Matthew Lewis
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Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Selling one week long rider pass for $150 in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 2 months, 1 week ago
i am interested also
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic 3 weeklong passes avail – $150 ea in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 2 months, 1 week ago
I too need a week long pass.
Dallas TX
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic One week-long rider pass for sale! $190 in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 3 months ago
sent you a pm inside ragbrai.com……
see My Account page
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic One week-long rider pass for sale! $190 in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 3 months ago
I am interested
Matthew Lewis started the topic look for ride back from Davenport to Dallas in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 3 months ago
willing to share gas expenses (and drive if necessary)
Matthew
Farmers Branch, TX
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Here's what ChatGPT says about RAGBRAI training….. in the forum Training 5 months, 1 week ago
And lastly, I find the limit of ChatGPT’s knowledge!
prompt:
why do people bring Mardi Gras beads to RAGBRAI?
incorrect response:
Mardi Gras beads are often brought to RAGBRAI as a form of fun and festive decoration for both riders and bikes. They are often thrown around and used to decorate bikes and helmets.
Some riders may bring Mardi Gras…[Read more]
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Here's what ChatGPT says about RAGBRAI training….. in the forum Training 5 months, 1 week ago
Where can I find free beer on RAGBRAI?
ChatGPT response:
RAGBRAI is known for its party atmosphere and camaraderie, but it’s important to remember that drinking and cycling can be a dangerous combination. It’s important to drink responsibly and follow all local laws and regulations regarding alcohol consumption.
That being said, there are…[Read more]
Matthew Lewis started the topic Here's what ChatGPT says about RAGBRAI training….. in the forum Training 5 months, 1 week ago
Prompt:
What is appropriate training for RAGBRAI 2023?
ChatGPT response:
RAGBRAI (The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) is a multi-day bicycle ride that covers about 400 miles across the state of Iowa. The ride typically takes place in July, and it’s important to train properly in order to ensure that you are physically and…[Read more]
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Gravel Day? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 2 months ago
here’s where I found a GPX for Gravel Day:
I also could not find a link on the main RAGBRAI home page to this page.
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Gravel Day? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 2 months ago
Hitting the 2 Iowa Craft Beer Tents if you are doing the Gravel Route might require a little forethought….. here are some potential tips:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1967175560186609/permalink/3330242707213214/?comment_id=3330254170545401¬if_id=1658209715526157¬if_t=group_comment&ref=notif
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Gravel Day – GPX Files Posted also Advice Wanted in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 2 months ago
where is this gravel GPX file?
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic The Elephant in the Room in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 2 months ago
For some reason, the title of this thread had me thinking B4 and B5
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic No Food Between Towns on Day 1 in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 2 months ago
This reminds me that I need to add this song to the Sunday Bluetooth speaker playlist:
Matthew Lewis started the topic cell phone infrastructure in 2022 in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 4 months ago
this year is going to be interesting….. 2021 cell coverage was noticeably better than 2019.
Perhaps this was due to less people, or maybe better infrastructure…. hard to tell.
what will be interesting this year is that several large carriers have dropped 3G voice
and they want you to use VoLTE (if you don’t have a 5G phone), which is in…[Read more]
Matthew Lewis started the topic what's the scientific consensus? in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 4 months ago
is a Kybo fully heated in the July sun a good environment for SAR-Cov2 virus, or is it a rapidly degrading environment for the virus? inquiring minds wanna know :)
peer reviewed papers only please, no pre-print manuscripts
Matthew Lewis started the topic looking for someone who has done RAGBRAI and l'Ardechoise in France in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 1 month ago
looking for someone for planning advise….
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Anyone know if the ginger kitty on Day 2 got home safely. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 1 month ago
baby mountain lion
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Who won RAGBRAI 2019??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 1 month ago
I heard that those who stopped at the farm party Thursday afternoon won quite a show at the pool. I foolishly skipped that stop as I rode by as someone asked what the free beer was and got an answer from the team bus: Coors and Keystone. This year’s RAGBRAI lesson: don’t be a beer snob.
Matthew Lewis started the topic ragbrai.com inaccessible from France in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 2 months ago
I was in France a week and half ago, and I was surprised to find that ragbrai.com was completely unaccessible due to European privacy regulations…. something about the website being hosted by USA Today?
if this is true, this must be really bad for Europeans looking for information.
on a positive note, I did find the French version of…[Read more]
Matthew Lewis replied to the topic Places to swim and cool off on our daily route in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 6 months ago
on Satuday there will be a large river on your left….. there might be an occasional beach or two, but currents can be deadly.
