Marla Shifflett
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Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I continue to be proud of the organizers of Iowa’s Ride. I’m planning to do both rides (we retired folks have that option). I love my state of Iowa. I love riding my bike. Now we have TWO WEEKS a year to look forward to! Woohoo! (Well, actually four weeks, the Iowa State Fair . . . and Christmas . . . .)
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Clarence … age 93 in the forum Miscellaneous 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Clarence was interviewed this week on Just Go Bike podcast. If you haven’t heard it yet, I highly recommend everyone give it a listen. He is just incredible, and such a nice man!
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Flying in Sunday morning – getting late start in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 3 weeks ago
The last time we rode into Atlantic (from Glenwood) my daughter and I started at about 10:00AM. We still had plenty of company on the road. The only “drawback” will be that the pie vendors will be out of pie, and if it’s a hot day you’ll be riding all day in the heat of the day. Stay hydrated and stay cool and you’ll be just fine! Have a great…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Day Passes: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed For Sale in the forum Looking to SELL Wristbands 2019 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Bands are sold. Thank you!
Marla Shifflett started the topic Day Passes: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed For Sale in the forum Looking to SELL Wristbands 2019 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I have day passes for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for sale. Bike band, participation guide, printed maps (laminated) and luggage tag also included. Would like to sell all four to the same buyer for ease of transfer of the luggage tag and transfer of the bands. Would consider selling separately if necessary. Asking $90 for all four days…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Feet Of Climb Variances in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Paul, Sounds like you are well prepared for RAGBRAI! Just thought I’d share that one of my riding partners is diabetic, and while everyone is different, he has gotten along well on RAGBRAI. Your training, coupled with a wide variety of caloric choices on the route, will serve you well. See you on the road! Marla
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Wanted: Day Passes for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the forum Looking to BUY Wristbands 2019 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Lee, I see you purchased all three from Simonne, but just in case you know someone else who needs some – I have Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for sale. I am just over in Osceola, Iowa, so transfer would be easy. Thanks and have a great ride! Marla
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Speaker for water bottle cage? JBL Flip 4? Suggestions? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
I have the Flip 3 and I like it a lot. I think the 3 is bigger than the 4, but some rubber straps or rubber bands or something should make it work in your water bottle holder if that’s where you want to carry it. I do put a rubber band on the little tab on the bottom of the water bottle holder to keep it from occasionally “buzzing” with the bass…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic "Ride with GPS" tech help in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
I do it on my computer. Hope this helps. On the 2018 Route Maps page on the RAGBRAI website, scroll to the Ride with GPS map that you are trying to put into your account. Try clicking “View Full Version” directly under the title (2018 Sunday Onawa to Denison). Then, when that page opens in Ride with GPS, look along the right sidebar and find “Copy…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Hot water source for tea or oatmeal? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 8 months ago
Perhaps substitute dry granola (oats) for your oatmeal. I make homemade granola and pack it in sandwich size Ziploc bags. We just throw a bag in a back pocket and roll out in the mornings. Casey’s stores are pretty much everywhere, and they may have hot water for you. Maybe not available before you hit the road, but somewhere along the way early…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Custom Bike Clothing in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 9 months ago
Hi Angie! Yes, I know Jean well! Small world! I don’t think any of us ordered a medium in the women’s, so we won’t be able to measure that jersey for you. I wanted to chime in again and say, did you know not everyone has to order club fit or sport fit, you can offer both fits to everyone? Some of our ladies who are larger in the mid-section…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Hammock Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 10 months ago
Mary, I don’t know if you’ve made a “mistake” or not, because I have no idea what kind of riding/camping you enjoy, other than that you like to sleep in a hammock. Since I am one of those “friendly Midwesterners,” I guess I’ll just throw in that most people on RAGBRAI probably find a reflection of themselves. If you expect Iowa to be wonderful and…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Do you coast down hills? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 10 months ago
On RAGBRAI, I just hope to not have to brake too many times downhill. Except on Twister Hill, I RODE the brakes on that one (and still was riding above my comfort level)! The crowds and pavement quality dictate my hill “strategy” more than anything. We southern Iowans like the hills WAY better than the FLAT parts/years. No coasting on the flats.…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Bike Recommendation in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 10 months ago
Hi Paula! Welcome to RAGBRAI! Such a simple question, but I’m sure this answer will be long. 🙂 First of all, how much cycling experience do you have? I had ridden bikes a great deal as a youngster, but hadn’t ridden for many years. I started back riding on a hybrid (Trek FX) and even rode RAGBRAI with it a couple times, but I must admit, it was…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic RAGBRAI Playlist in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 11 months ago
LawnchairMan – great list! Thanks! Here are some that help me up over the hump . . . although not necessarily road or cycle songs. It’s just music that makes me smile (or laugh) even when the going gets tough. I know, “Sweet Home Alabama” is overplayed, but I’m telling ya, it hasn’t let me down yet! lol And sometimes I have to play Marvin Gaye’s…[Read more]
Marla Shifflett replied to the topic Custom Bike Clothing in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 11 months ago
We used Ascend and they were absolutely wonderful! I think the minimum order was ten items, but it could be any assortment (different tops, shorts, capris, etc.). They knew up front we were just going to be a small order, but treated us as if we were very important to them. I requested sizing jerseys and they sent samples. Their designer did such…[Read more]