LawnchairMan
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LawnchairMan replied to the topic Total Descent over the Course in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 2 days, 5 hours ago
“There shouldn’t be a run at Ragbrai where we can’t brake intermittently to allow brakes to cool. If you have to do a sustained brake, you were too close to the rider ahead. Just like with a car, the faster you go the more safety space you need between vehicles.”
I hope this statement of mine is not one that makes you worry more than before. Thi…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Link in the RAGBRAI L Full Route Revealed! opens the 2022 full map for me. in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 5 days, 11 hours ago
At least corrections are being made this year.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Link in the RAGBRAI L Full Route Revealed! opens the 2022 full map for me. in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 5 days, 15 hours ago
Yep, at first glance I was excited to have the daily maps available. Then I saw it starting in Sergeant Bluff and realized it was from last year. Oops!
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Address Verification in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 6 days, 3 hours ago
SchwinnConley,
This is what I received from Enmotive:
RAGBRAI L
Scott Woodford – Weeklong Rider $200.00
Address Verification – Contiguous US (packet mailed) $0.00
Shipping – Local Shipping Price…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Guinness World Records how to count all the riders in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 6 days, 9 hours ago
PS. Derek, I thought your post was hilarious. I had thought about multiple rollovers before finishing it.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Guinness World Records how to count all the riders in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 6 days, 9 hours ago
My apologies if I mentioned this in another post. As I came out of the Karras loop in 2012 a patrolman said I was number 13. Last year a charter member was talking about that day and said the patrolman said HE was number 13. I wonder if the patrolman lost count or just told everyone he was number 13.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Total Descent over the Course in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 6 days, 13 hours ago
One thing I didn’t learn as a kid was braking more with my rear wheel than front. Around 2006 I still had 30 mph momentum from a hill when I saw a car entering the road ahead of me. I slammed on both brakes, but apparently the front grabbed more than the rear. Since this was on a recumbent I didn’t roll head over heals, but jack-knifed. I…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Any intel on official campground sites at host cities? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week ago
Yes, I think it is War Eagle and 4th street making the first eastward leg, then turning north on Hamilton. That avoids the downward tilt of 6th street, and it was the way we went in ’15. The turn onto Outer Drive is slightly more that a 90° which would tally with the map. There would be a little jog getting onto Floyd Blvd and then a right onto…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Any intel on official campground sites at host cities? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week, 1 day ago
I too would expect the main campground to be near the Expo in Larson Park, but looking at the new route map it looks like the main campground will be at Riverside. Were it at Larsen, the route should start to the North, but instead it starts to the East. I know the map is extremely rudimentary, but it also shows the route to be away from the…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Where to stay in Davenport on Last Day – Camping or Hotel? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week, 2 days ago
Guodan,
Why not use the Amtrak depot in Moline? Just curious. I’ve never traveled by train.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Sioux City Campground Early? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week, 2 days ago
Thanks crysk. I didn’t ride in ’10, but was with Brancel in ’15. I will be with OOS this year as I am leaving my car on the west side of Iowa.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Sioux City Campground Early? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week, 3 days ago
Two friends and I are camping Friday night too. I think that Larson, Riverside and Cook Parks will be used. I assume that anyone could camp at Larson Park on Friday, but I am waiting to see where the main campground is and where my charter will be saying. No sense pitching the tent twice when once would do. Perhaps we will see you there.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Sioux City News in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week, 5 days ago
It looks like long term parking is still $7 per day. That would only be $56 for eight days. Can anyone confirm this? I’m not sure if I am seeing current prices.
LawnchairMan started the topic Sioux City News in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week, 6 days ago
Hi all,
In searching for news of parking in Sioux City I stumbled upon this article. It tells about camping areas, where we will start, and where the bands will play.
https://www.ktiv.com/2023/03/08/sioux-city-expects-some-50000-visitors-ragbrai/
Oh, I did find another article about parking. In 2015 they parked at Sioux Gateway Airport long…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Davenport Parking in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The last two times I left my car in Davenport, parking was at Ambrose University off of Locust and Gaines. They had color coded maps of the parking lots. I think they were assigned in coordination with the various charters, but I’ll bet there were areas for independent riders too. There was ample camping in Centennial Park about a mile and a…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Will they consider shutting down towns an hour or two later this year? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Portland Cyclist PDX,
Like Matt, I have been wondering how you can come to Ragbrai and not be prepared for the expected workout and weather conditions. I imagined that you were starting too late, pedaling too slowly, or dillydallying too much. My apologies for jumping to that conclusion. I don’t understand about taking time to cool off in AC.…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Will they consider shutting down towns an hour or two later this year? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 3 weeks, 1 day ago
We are expected to reach the overnight towns by 6:00 pm. Therefore riders are expected to have left the early towns with enough time to finish on time. Those towns can stop selling their wears and the times are posted. Some vendors closer to the finish have been told by the ISP to stop selling in order to encourage riders to keep moving, but…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Will they consider shutting down towns an hour or two later this year? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 3 weeks, 1 day ago
This is an endurance ride. Ragbrai started with two journalists wondering if they were fit enough to cycle all the way across the state in six days. Now it is seven days, yet it is still an endurance ride. Our routes are open twelve hours a day, so even the longest day this year would only require 7 mph. If you take two hours for breaks and…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Debating on sitting this one out… in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Ben,
I too have questioned the value I get at current Ragbrai’s. Are prices going up due to inflation, or just because sellers get away with it? I was disappointed last year in not getting a hard copy participant guide. That means Ragbrai’s costs are lower, yet we still pay more for registration. VIP parking in Lansing was $125. That’s outra…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Where to stay in Davenport on Last Day – Camping or Hotel? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month ago
Yes, there is a mad rush to dip tires then get out of Dodge. It was interesting to see how the herd swells then quickly dissipates. In Keokuk it was mostly locals by four o’clock. So I would really be surprised to see a concert on the final Saturday night. But who knows? I didn’t hear one, but I wasn’t expecting one either.
