Kelly Paananen
- Active 1 year, 2 months ago
Kelly Paananen replied to the topic Cover my bike in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 2 months ago
I use shower caps as I have a leather Brooks saddle.
Kelly Paananen replied to the topic Vegetarian Food in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 2 months ago
Sounds delish Carbo Hut!
Kelly Paananen started the topic Bike lock–do I need one? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 2 months ago
First timer, do I bring a lock with me at all? My bike will fit in my tent at night, but for in town walking around I assume everyone just leans their bike where there is space and hopes for the best?
Thank you!
Kelly Paananen replied to the topic What to pack that you cant live without in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 2 months ago
Glad I ordered a fan on Amazon that’ll be here tomorrow just in time!
Kelly Paananen replied to the topic Question about Breakfast in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 2 months ago
Cool thanks all! I prepped some oatmeal/raisins/walnuts in plastic baggies for each morning in the tent and will bring a little bowl along with me and mix it up with water. I just need a little SOMETHING before I start riding that’s not a load of bacon, eggs, pancakes or something my stomach isn’t familiar with. My husband says my life is based…[Read more]
Kelly Paananen started the topic Question about Breakfast in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 2 months ago
First time rider here! As someone who eats within 10 minutes of waking up everyday or I feel sick, how does breakfast work? Do you ride to the first town to eat or should I plan on stocking up on bars/bananas or what I can get my hands on for first thing in the morning?
Thank you!
Kelly Paananen replied to the topic Heat concerns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 2 months ago
As a first time RAGBRAI rider this is my biggest fear, the heat. I got heat stroke ONCE 3 years ago when I rode 50 miles from Boise to Prairie, ID. It was 110 and took me 7 hours grinding gravel. I was delirious and we almost called medics but were lucky to find a little motel room with with A/C and a cold shower. Couldn’t eat or drink much. The worst!