mootsman
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mootsman replied to the topic E-Bikers, A Few Etiquette Improvements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 9 hours, 53 minutes ago
Joseph,
In your last set of posts you showed you added lots of meaning as to the intent of my original post that is not there. Stop taking it so personally. Forum posts are to a group of people and not a personal attack on you. No one was trying to insight anything. But for all the RAGBRAIs I’ve been on no one has shouted at anyone to get out of…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic E-Bikers, A Few Etiquette Improvements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 days, 8 hours ago
Some of the ebikers on this maybe need to stop thinking they are being picked on. No one is saying no to ebikes on RAGBRAI. And those that use to ride self powered and now use ebikes are no doubt skilled enough to know safety and etiquette. But there are others who can ride much faster without any previous experience at it on ebikes.
But plenty…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic E-Bikers, A Few Etiquette Improvements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 1 day ago
Completely missed the point which was not a ban or condemnation of ebike riders, but that an etiquette and safety guide would be useful for those purchasing speed. Whether it be able to ride hills they previously walked or just to ride faster. Instead of using the forum to argue by cherry picking details from their posts, maybe just share…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic E-Bikers, A Few Etiquette Improvements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 2 days ago
As far as safety goes I’ve seen far more slow riders causing problems then fast ones. Once a guy got frustrated waiting for an opening to cross the road to a particular vendor and just shot across causing a bunch of us to jam on the brakes abruptly. And plenty of times approaching slow riders to pass them on the left with plenty of space they…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic E-Bikers, A Few Etiquette Improvements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 2 days ago
Kind of getting back to my original post it sounds like. Unsafe and rude riding are a problem but the majority of fast self propelled riders learned both how to ride fast safely and good ride etiquette while training up to the ability to ride fast. But ebikers just purchased speed so had no such training period. A guide to teach both would be a good idea.
mootsman replied to the topic July 25 overnight(spoiler alert) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 3 days ago
Monticello has always been the Friday night town in its previous 3 RAGBRAIs as an overnight town.
mootsman replied to the topic RAGBRAI/Iowa’s Ride Info Session , December 1, 2019 in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 1 month, 2 weeks ago
It is interesting, the comments they made KenH. The sense of the RAGBRAI tradition and that its more important then the people who are currently caring for this great event. Just what RAGBRAI needs on the heals of all this commotion. I’m sure they will be working hard on maintaining RAGBRAI this first year. After that I hope to hear some new…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic RAGBRAI/Iowa’s Ride Info Session , December 1, 2019 in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I think they are setting up the Octagon for an Annie/TJ match just before the beer starts flowing. It somehow involves bicycles so I’m not clear on what it is exactly.
mootsman replied to the topic 2020 Jerseys in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Really interesting posts. For a while I kidded myself there was a chance of reconciliation but it was too obvious this was a planned heist. And IBC endorsed it. Glad I found out before I sent money their way by signing up for the Bacoon Ride (or the other “RAGBRAI training rides”). I’ve been involved in bike clubs that have had gone through…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic Some of us would like to do both rides in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
I 1st mentioned it on that other thread but even I stole it from another ride that crosses the state twice, the Minnesota Double Cross. Shorter since the state has a narrow central section. Never though about the double meaning though but good one.
mootsman replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
Like this idea. With cooperation both rides they could promote it also and arrange for week long parking in the switch over town. Day passes in each direction and charters could promote their PBV like half-hog registrations. But half on a RAGBRAI charter and the other half on an IR charter. And the rides could provide a joint week long…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
The IDC patch? All in the spirit of cooperation BB. Love, peace and harmony return to the Iowa bike subculture….
mootsman replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
Let’s hope the rides work together so some can attempt an “Iowa Double Cross” doing both in the same year. RAGBRAI should track IR riders doing both in the same year for a special “Iowa Double Cross” patch. I get bored nowadays by Wednesday and head home so it won’t be me riding both. I like that IR goes first to get the prevailing headwinds out…[Read more]
mootsman replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
Don’t forget that RR is just a plant/troll from IR who registered for the forum after the whole issue went viral. But they must be new at it since it is very obvious.
mootsman replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride FAQ Section in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
It will be a transition year. And one person’s mistake could be just our adventure to adapt. Cyclists always adapt. Ex: Tree down across the road, hop off the bike and walk around (happened once). Possible example on RAGBRAI: too few Kybos?, knock on a door and (awkwardly) make a new friend.
mootsman replied to the topic Is Co-opitition a possibility? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
I like that gravel option and not just because I’m looking for an excuse to buy a gravel bike. No need to have the same overnight towns but a few in common could be fun too.
One more idea, IR could be the same route in reverse the day after RAGBRAI. With a special patch for those doing both the same year of course. Those who have conflicts…[Read more]
mootsman started the topic Fate of Bacoon, Pigtails and Big-Rove? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 1 week ago
Anyone hear about what’s up with these rides? Did TJ’s organization own them or the DMR? Will they continue?
mootsman replied to the topic RAGBRAI vs IR – It's Been Very Quiet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 1 week ago
IR has been so quiet I suspect a deal is in the works for a reunification.
mootsman replied to the topic RAGBRAI vs IR – It's Been Very Quiet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 1 week ago
Forums are super easy. There are lots of free options available. I put one out for a bike club. Took all of 30 minutes to create and put a link to off of the club’s webpage. And TJ already knows how to administer one well. But the IR FB page has been very quiet also. No one seems to be marketing IR much currently.
mootsman started the topic RAGBRAI vs IR – It's Been Very Quiet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 1 week ago
IR’s website still lacks a forum and their FB page has been quiet. Maybe some big news in the works like a reunification or ??