LawnchairMan
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LawnchairMan replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 weeks, 4 days ago
I am going to let this post die as Ben There requested, but I want to make a couple of last points.
I never said the route was wrong. The forced turn in question was too small to be seen on the official route.
I don’t expect a special invitation to go into a town. I just want the choice. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way because…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 1 week ago
My apologies for being such a poor writer. I was taught to tell what I’m going to say, say it, then say what I said. My last post took me a whole lot of words to even understand what I wanted to say.
The main purpose of my thread is to warn future pass-through towns against channeling us into their towns. I don’t like being herded like…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 1 week ago
Ken,
I believe I do give my patronage to Ragbrai towns. Perhaps I didn’t fully explain myself in my last post. As I said, I search for kids’ lemonade stands, whether they are in town or along the way. I usually only need to stop for food or fluids once along the route. If that happens near a town on the route, then that’s great. Sometimes I…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 1 week ago
Mike, I respect your opinion, but I disagree. I keep hearing that we can do Ragbrai the way we want. I make a point of stopping at kids’ lemonade stands, or if I see something interesting. If towns want to entice us to stop, then that’s great. They could put up signage miles ahead that tells what’s special. I remember Eagle Grove had a guy in…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 1 week ago
I suppose I could have crawled under the trailer, or gone into the ditch to skirt it, but it wasn’t much of a choice. If memory serves, there was only one way into the town and another way out. It felt forced. I was worried that it would be a trend. Thanks, Derek, for letting me know how it was this year. It doesn’t sound as bad.
LawnchairMan started the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 1 week ago
Were riders forced through pass-through towns this year? In 2019 I was upset that there were barricades on the roads to force riders into the towns. One town had a tractor-trailer rig blocking the road. Was there anything like that this time? Just curious.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Iowa State Patrol closing towns down early…again in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 1 week ago
Yep, I didn’t address the ISP complaint, but the original post did mention getting to town on “fumes”. Just trying to help ease that issue if it is possible. I agree that the State Police should not close towns early, but if we can’t change them, we have to adjust what we can.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Iowa State Patrol closing towns down early…again in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 2 weeks ago
In my last post, I said, “it should almost climb back to the ten o’clock position”. Strike the word “back”.
I thought of another trick to speed your bike. If you have bladed spokes, make sure they are aligned properly.
Truing your wheels will also help. If your wheel is oval-shaped you will be doing mini up and downs that waste energy.
Of…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Iowa State Patrol closing towns down early…again in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I have been reading and re-reading this post and comments. Century day was the only day with a 430 cut-off. That was at Central City. I estimate that to be about sixty miles from the day’s start. So you have from 6 am until 4 pm, or ten hours to get there. If you are ‘getting there on fumes’, I suspect there is something wrong with your…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Iowa State Patrol closing towns down early…again in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I see both sides on this. If there are posted service times, then they should be observed. I get upset that quiet times are not observed. It used to be 9 PM according to both online rules and the Participant Guide, but newer Guides now say 10 PM. You plan your ride according to the rules, but they change! Frustrating! Unfortunately, I don’t…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic COVID in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Hi Amanda,
I second Brian’s hope that you get well soon.
Can you give any details: When, where you got it? Any guess?
I hope you were vaccinated and don’t have a severe attack.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Day 1 Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
Goldengirllv,
RDaryl’s ideas sound like the old puzzle of getting the grain, fox, and chicken across the river. A perfect solution. . . unless you don’t have a tent. If you do, then I go back to thinking you should camp near the truck. I hope it works out for you.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic GPX Files? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
I actually got lost a couple of times. The first time was in 2013 (I think). I was out early and missed a sign. I joined about five others who did the same. We may have added two miles to the route. The other was in 2017 where I thought the riders ahead were just turning into a food area. People behind me followed and since I saw them, I…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Some final logistics questions for first RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
Sibelius
Brancel usually has coffee, muffins, bananas, and water available at 5 AM. I used to get water then, but I found my start quicker if I fill my Camelbak the night before. That will last me about 50 miles, so on longer rides, I do find kids or firehouses selling bottled water. Often that 50 miles is extended by stopping at kids’…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Day 1 Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
Wouldn’t it be simpler to give up the hotel and camp near the baggage truck?
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Sleeping Gear in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I have been annoyed with banging Kybo doors over the years, so in 2019 I put foam tape on the doors. (from a local hardware shop) It made a big difference, but we didn’t always get the same Kybos, and people moved the foam tape. I don’t understand why Kybos don’t come with them glued on. I still use earplugs!
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Need to buy weeklong pass in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 3 weeks ago
SCarolinaCy,
Under the XLVIII and General tabs, there is a Registration link That has transfer instructions, but I don’t know how current they are. I hope it works for you.
LawnchairMan replied to the topic Do people stay in Clinton Saturday night? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Anna628,
I stayed overnight after the 2019 Ragbrai. I never felt so alone. I hung out with my charter for a while but didn’t see many of the new friends I’d met. I just saw people leaving me behind. Later there were a few small clusters of campers, but I didn’t want to intrude.
It sounds like you are going with a friend, so it should be…[Read more]
LawnchairMan replied to the topic "Moderate" Team or Charter? in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Hi Anna628,
Isn’t your husband coming with you? It seems like he would be the one to pitch the tent at the end of your ride. Your back should be fine. I prefer to put up my own tent as I usually get in early and find shade to keep my tent cooler. I also enjoy meeting new neighbors each day. Well, each to their own. I hope you have a wonderful time!
LawnchairMan replied to the topic I am confused in the forum Miscellaneous 5 months ago
Hi Chris,
You don’t have to wait for your wrist band number to register with a charter. If you don’t get selected in the lottery then you get your funds back from the charter. Verify this with the charter. I don’t see this on the Brancel website, but I know they do. I’m sure they would answer your email.
