Mike Howe
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Mike Howe replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 5 days ago
I would say on the bike is just as high of risk of transmission as standing in crowded lines, bars, etc. Thousands of people biking, breathing heavier and producing more droplets in what is basically one huge slip stream. Droplets from someone who has covid are going to travel further and to other people. Also, covid needs to be well under…[Read more]
Mike Howe replied to the topic Rabrai "shop" question. in the forum Miscellaneous 1 month, 1 week ago
My god. Are you going to complain on every thread about your bibshorts? No one is making you buy them. If you dont like how they’re stitched then dont buy them. That simple.
Mike Howe replied to the topic New Clothing Vendor for 2022? Attn: Dieter in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 1 week ago
I have several Primal jerseys and a pair of shorts. I havent had any issues at all. They’ve always seem to be pretty good.
Mike Howe replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I haven’t. I know a couple others who haven’t either.
Mike Howe replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I dont see Ragbrai happening as of right now. I do see a lot more smaller rides popping up in its place throughout next summer. I say smaller as in maybe a max of 500 people. Im keeping my fingers crossed Ragbrai happens. Even if Ragbrai does happen next year I think we are still 2 or 3 years away from Ragbrai being what we know and love.
Mike Howe replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I stand corrected. Wonder what happens first… they update the contacts page (still shows TJ as the director) or they send out the $15 credit.
Mike Howe replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Im guessing it will be a $15 credit to use at the Ragbrai tent/trailer during the ride next year or in 2022 or 2023 or whatever year it resumes.
Mike Howe replied to the topic Tubeless tires in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 1 week ago
I thought about doing that. But since I havent had to fly with the bike yet I havent really checked into it. Was going to check in about 11 months. But that makes sense to deflate them to a low psi and just inflate them once I get to camp/ragbrai.
Mike Howe replied to the topic Tubeless tires in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 1 week ago
I have a Trek Domane SL6. The past 6 weeks Ive had probably 8 to 10 flats. I live in AZ and everything is dried out so lots of little thorns out there causing small puncture hole flats. I decided to try tubeless tires 2 weeks and so far I love it. The piece of mind of not having to worry about changing a tube on the side of the road for a small…[Read more]
Mike Howe replied to the topic Fall Ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why they even thought they would be able to possibly have a Fall Ride is beyond me. We will be lucky if there is a Ragbrai in 2021.
Mike Howe replied to the topic Le Mars to Storm Lake in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months ago
I dont believe so. I wonder if they will announce those in January at the route announcement party when the overnight towns are usually announced?
Mike Howe replied to the topic Can anyone get a response from the organizers? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
According to the Ragbrai app TJ is still the director. Seems that should be simple update? They have people waiting for their orders or waiting to just get a response but yet they have plenty of time to design new shirts and items to purchase and advertise them. Seems to me with Ragbrai being cancelled they would have plenty of more time to take…[Read more]
Mike Howe replied to the topic Latest on TJ in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago
Ewww Tucson AZ…
I wonder who will carry on the great tradition of Iowas ride after next year? 😁
Mike Howe started the topic Anyone see the new Ragbrai facemasks? in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months ago
Just saw Primal is making official Ragbrai face masks for sale. I dont see them on the Primal website yet but you can see and pre order them here.
https://www.biketechcf.com/product/bike-tech-primal-corona-mask-ragbrai-4253.htm
Mike Howe replied to the topic Bubba's Pampered Peddlers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months ago
Given more thought? Seems to me you had plenty of time to think about how you would handle questions, demands, refunds, etc. You knew that there was a very very very good chance Ragbrai would be cancelled/postponed this year. Its not like it came out of nowhere. Sounds like excuses or an extreme lack of planning, forthought, and understanding to me.
Mike Howe replied to the topic Bubba's Pampered Peddlers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months ago
Like I said in another thread, the bad publicity, reviews,and upset customers are going to hurt bubbas in the long run. Theres always riders (new and old) asking for input on charter services, Im sure those who lose their money wont hesitate to offer their opinion.
Will be interesting to see how contracts are written in the future. Concerts,…[Read more]
Mike Howe replied to the topic Donate Registration Fees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months ago
Wonder if Bubba considers Ragbrai 2021 a future ride? Maybe he will reach out to those and offer them other options now that Ragbrai is officially canceled. IHe will lose more money in the long run in bad publicity and unhappy customers if doesnt offer a refund or allow the fees to be applied to nexts yeara Ragbrai.
Mike Howe replied to the topic Ride Suggestions if RAGBRAI cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 1 week ago
Eric Im in Arizona as well. Tempe to be exact. Was thinking about doing. Bike the Coast because it was close as well. Quick drive over to San Diego Friday. Ride Saturday and then head back Sunday.
Mike Howe replied to the topic Ride Suggestions if RAGBRAI cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 1 week ago
Im thinking about doing Bike the Coast in San Diego in October. Theres different route options ranging from 7 miles to 100. Its far enough away that it hasnt been canceled yet and 100 miles enough to keep me riding/training consistently the next several months until October. Im the type if I dont have something to train for I wont ride nearly…[Read more]
Mike Howe replied to the topic RAGBRAI decision April 15 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Last I saw Iowa was one of five states with no stay at home orders. That was just a few days ago. Something must have changed since then.