Luv 2 Ski

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Meeting Towns vs. Pass Through Towns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 10 months ago

They are the same except that support vehicles are allowed to enter the Meeting Town. Support vehicles can not go into Pass Through towns. As for food and entertainment they all typically offer something it just depends what each individual town decides to do. Porta Potties will be in all of the above.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic haven't received actual wristbands yet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 10 months ago

Read the Blog sent June 18, yesterday, from Andrea Parrot. It explains what to expect regarding receiving your packet.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Tri bike at ragbrai in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 10 months ago

The bike itself would be fine but aero bars are a big no. Aero bars have no place in group rides and this is a HUGE group ride in which anything can happen at any time.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic CO2 inflator recommendations in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 10 months ago

Lezyne and Genuine Innovations are both excellent and small. All Alloy designs.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Pork Belly Ventures – Terrible this year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 10 months ago

The great thing about RAGBRAI is that it is so big you can find what suits you.

I am with cmparsley. For me there is nothing better than being in a smaller group and getting the local flavor. Last year in Dennison our hosts were Mexican and they cooked us a Mexican feast complete with fresh homemade salsa. That was totally unexpected but…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski started the topic I need a ride from the Des Moines Airport to Winterset on Monday July 22 in the forum Looking for RIDES 2019 4 years, 11 months ago

I am looking for a ride from the Des Moines Airport to Winterset Monday July 22 in the afternoon. I will have 2 bags and a bike. Willing to pay.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic What happens after the last days ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 11 months ago

As everyone said most people leave on Saturday sometime in the afternoon.

My recommendation is to get to that start town Friday night as opposed to staying Saturday night in the end town. I have done both but now I always get to the start town on Friday.

When you do that you get to see the build-up of the event. There are always people there…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic First timer trying to choose which bike to bring in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 11 months ago

I agree with Ken, ride the bike that will be the most comfortable over the long haul. RAGBRAI is not a race. With that said I ride a road bike that happens to be a 21-year-old TI road race bike. It is the same bike I road on my first RAGBRAI in 1999. Many of my team and I ride fast but we spend a ton of time in towns along the way. Contrary…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Gluten Free options in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 11 months ago

I am Gluten Free due to intolerance and am able to eat no problem. I typically bring rolls with me so I can have burgers, steak sandwiches, and other things that could use a roll at night. Most places are willing to toast the bun. During the day there are many things I find to eat and never seem to have a problem. I do bring bars that I can…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Way from Keokuk to Council Bluff in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years ago

Gary,

I just sent you a private message.

Luv 2 Ski started the topic At the end of the ride I am looking for a ride from Keokuk to Council Bluffs.. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years ago

I am looking for a ride from the end town to the start town at the end of the ride. If anyone has room I will gladly pay for the lift. Will have gear and bike.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Yes, I'm the jerk that will remove posts that are ridiculous in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago

Here we go again, and again, and again, and again. If it is not one thing it is another.

PP,

I understand there is a bike event in Strugis that does not have a lottery, and much easier to find our gear. You should try that instead.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Baseball Fans on Ragbrai – Burlington Bees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago

I am in for baseball. Love going to games regardless of the level. We should try to get a group together. I bet group sales would love to have us and work out a deal if we organized it. They are in the same league as the Kane County Cougars here in Il and that organization is all about groups coming in and having fun. Most of the minor…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Electric assist bikes? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago

I recommend that everyone give up this thread. Go ride your bike, go to bed with your partner, read a book, go out to a good restaurant and have your favorite dinner, paint a portrait or jam on your favorite instrument to name a few. Anything but continuing this thread that has nowhere to go. I think most would agree that everything that needs…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic BRR Ride and BRRRRR it's cold ! in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 2 months ago

GR,

Funny but true. It was -24 with a wind chill of -55 here in IL today. I chose to not go out. Forget about getting on a bike.

As a ski coach I am out on the snow in all kinds of weather and what you say is so true. I have kids all the time not properly dressed freezing their buts off when us coaches are standing on the hill and are…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic A Group of Virgins with Questions/Concerns/Thoughts from the Group in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago

My suggestion is just to go just with the flow. Follow your mojo whatever that may be. I would not recommend getting ahead of everything. If you are on the road by 6:30 to 7:00 each day and are strong riders you will quickly get ahead of the main pack but still with a lot of people. You will then be able to spend time in towns as the day rolls…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Looking for a training/carpool in MSP area in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago

sonofalon,

I sent you a PM.

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Questions on past-RAGBRAI jerseys in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago

I have a 1999 jersey, a 2015 jersey, and 2014 kit. The 1999 has only been worn a couple times. In 2014 my son and I wore the 2014 kit one day and actually got asked to go into a building in Graettinger to have our picture taken by a Des Moise register photographer. I think that was the last time I wore a Ragbrai jersey on Ragbrai. I do wear…[Read more]

Luv 2 Ski replied to the topic Charter recommendations in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 5 years, 3 months ago

Charters are great. I have used Brancel in the past and I would recommend them highly. For First Timers I highly recommend going with a Charter. There are many good ones it just depends what services you want and based on what you have said I think there are only a couple that “do it all for you.” PBV is the biggest and provides the most…[Read more]

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