Mike Murphy
- Active 4 months ago
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Announcement Party in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 4 months ago
I hope this is the last year that they do the announcement this way. Many people can not make it to the party and they need to understand that this is an event that has interest around the country. Doing the announcement for only the people at the party is poor planning. This is not a local event and shouldn’t be treated as such. To be honest, I…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Miles needed? How many hill miles? in the forum Training 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I have done Ragbrai eleven times, this will be my 12th and probably final ride. I alway have a goal of 1200 miles from April 1st till the beginning of Ragbrai. The reason I feel that you need at least 1000 miles is that will ensure that you can enjoy the week. I know people that only got in a few miles, yes they might complete the ride however I…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Announcement Party in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I will be very disappointed if they don’t have an livestream option. We have hosted a party for the past several years and look forward to the announcement of the route.
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Announcement Party in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 4 months ago
I got a notice a week or so that they are not charging for the livestream. Since I had already paid I had the option of getting a refund or giving it to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. I told them to give it to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition even though I am not a big fan of theirs since they were so anxious to jump ship a couple of years ago and support…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Favorite brand of shorts in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 4 months ago
I took stevecycles200 advice and ordered bibs from https://theblackbibs.com/ I ordered their $80 bibs and my wife just wanted to try their $35 shorts. It only took a couple of days to come in and the looks, fit and feel are very good. Don’t know how they do on a ride, the single digit temps will keep that from happening for a bit.
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Rain gear in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 5 months ago
I have done Ragbrai 11 times. The first few I didn’t take any rain gear. One year the day started off with rain and cold temps. I started thinking it would stop raining and warm up (its the last week in July, how can it be cold!!!!). I went through the first couple of towns and thought about buying a rain jacket but didn’t. I finally get to a…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 4 months ago
If thats the case Ragbrai should put on their own announcement party. I see no reason for the IBC to be part of Ragbrai in anyway.
Mike Murphy replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 4 months ago
I always have an announcement party and we watch it on my TV hooked up to a computer. I wasn’t planning on a party this year due to covid. It would be difficult watching it this year and giving the Iowa Bicycle Coalition any money. They were very quick to jump ship and go with the ill fated Iowa Ride. I said then and I believe it’s still true,…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Latest on TJ in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 11 months ago
Good riddance.
Mike Murphy replied to the topic 2010 Patch Wanted in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years ago
I beleive you are talking about the Karras Loop patch. Those are only given on the day of the loop ride. The yearly ride patch is available all week and usually extras are available through the online store.
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years ago
Thanks, a member of our groups lives near there and has our routes planned out. Also not sure I want to do a “Killer Hill” route. LOL
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years ago
A few of the guys I have done Ragbrai with are thinking about doing a ride in Wisconsin. Our plans are to be based out of a town and stay at a hotel and do five loops from the town. Each day would be between 50-75 miles. Onalaska WI is the town of choice so far. We are hoping things are better in regards to COVID-19 by August and hope to do it…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic I'm almost 100 percent sure RAGBRAI will get cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
If Ragbrai is cancelled which I think it will be, and the curve flattens out enough to allow group activities by the first of August. Some of us plan on doing a five day ride somewhere in the Midwest. We will find a town that we will do five loops off of. Stay in the same hotel each day. It won’t be Ragbrai but will give us a reason to keep…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Training…and so it began. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 2 months ago
This will be my 11th Ragbrai and nothing beats riding for training. The more miles you get in the easier it will be for you. I always suggest around 1200 miles before Ragbrai but I know it will be hard for some to do that. You don’t want it to be a struggle getting through the week. I see some who didn’t get miles in and they do not enjoy it.…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Brancel Charter in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 5 months ago
I have used them six of the ten times I have done Ragbrai. Without a doubt they are the best way to do Ragbrai in my opinion. The entire crew is there for you and will take great care of you. They understand the challenges of Ragbrai and make certain they provide you with things like charging stations, great showers, good camping locations,…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Show me the Money! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 years, 6 months ago
As poorly as Council Bluffs and TJ had the town set up it doesn’t surprise me that they lost money. They could have saved money by not having the stupid fireworks at 9:30-10 when everyone was trying to get rested up for the first day. By far the worst starting town in my 10 years.
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Observations about the ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 years, 10 months ago
Many days the pass through towns were really weak. West Point and a couple others were the exceptions. The fact that southern Iowa is far less populated makes it hard to have towns that can do it right. I will be interested to hear what others thought of the crowds. It was my 10th Ragbrai over the last 12 years and I felt that the totals were…[Read more]
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Jersey Idea for 2018 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 7 months ago
Where did you see the clue for next’s year logo?
Mike Murphy replied to the topic Forum Word Wrap in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 8 months ago
It works perfectly if you use Google Chrome, if I use firefox i have the wrapping problem. I just use Chrome now when I come to the Ragbrai site.
