Dusty Ayers
- Active 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Has anyone received their Packets yet? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Nope! Last year was the 16th for me. Signed up first hour open.
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Century Day in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year, 9 months ago
Sorry peeps, I have to admit I don’t really get what the big deal is. Like, didn’t we all know that we would be riding our bikes all day, every day on this jaunt? Are most of the the days 40 miles? Was there a thread I missed complaining about a mandatory 84 mile day? I mean rides of that distance are not uncommon on Ragbrai. And if that’s…[Read more]
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Rain gear in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 11 months ago
Bring rain gear, at least a good rain jacket and try it out first.
I grew up in the Midwest and thought, Bah! How bad can a July rain be!? I bet it will feel great!
In 2010, we made fun of our friend for riding with a jacket rubber banded to his handler bars all week, but then the skies opened and the temp dropped and he had the last laugh…[Read more]
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Fly or Drive in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year, 11 months ago
It’s a pretty reasonable drive and driving will save you some trouble of shipping/boxing up/rebuilding bikes – unless of course you’re used to doing that and you sound like a family who rides.
It will also give you some time with your teenager and that can be rare. They are obviously interested in spending time with you if they suggested RAGBRAI…[Read more]
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Training break. in the forum Training 2 years ago
Base fitness and ability to sit on your bike are the keys to a happy ride. Sounds like you’ll be fine. I never go into Ragbrai with a 1000 miles under my tires and I feel fine. Just pay attention to your body and make sure you’re comfortable and you’ll do fine.
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Type of Bike??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 10 months ago
I have an old bike I take on Ragbrai too! I’m a big fan of not bringing something new and shiny on Ragbrai. Strictly for peace of mind. Things happen, theft, though rare, exists and crashes or other dings occur during transport or in towns. I’m also a fan of buying Used unless I’m going to actually build a bike up how I want it (personal…[Read more]
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Getting in touch with people when cell phones not working in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 10 months ago
The first year I did the ride cell phones weren’t too widely spread – SO – we picked up from some team a list of bars in each town. Each day we’d pick 3-4 rally spots. Most towns have a park too. Pass throughs usually have a vendor, or you can meet AT a library, which will most likely be down town. No matter what, a little digital recon the…[Read more]
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Type of Bike??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 10 months ago
What is your budget?
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 10 months ago
Some cycling club or individual needs to come up with Iowa ‘Double Cross’ 2020 jerseys…
Dusty Ayers replied to the topic RAIN! in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 10 months ago
Count on Rain! at least one day or riding and one night of camping. The first year we all made fun of our friend who hucked a rain coat along with him all week – then Thursday morning came and the rain started. He was the only one laughing then (to his everlasting credit he bought a round of JD shots to warm us)!
I used a relatively clean…[Read more]
