Niles
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Niles replied to the topic Can anyone share the 2015 RAGBRAI Ride with me on Strava? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months ago
sent mine to you. My group requested with host families so the daily start/end points could be a couple miles or hundred yards away from official routes.
Niles replied to the topic Rim vs. Disc Brakes, Worth While for Buying a New Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
Exactly the reason I wanted Di2 over upgrades on other components. If you have ever had panic shifting on climbing, you’ll thank for electrical shifting.
Niles replied to the topic IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN ON RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 2 weeks ago
So far all of your stories are rated-G Hallmark ones. I’ll contribute a PG-13 one.
2017, Day-3, Britt, Iowa, where the National Hobo Museum is.
Our group was about leaving after the museum visited, games played, bar hanged in long enough. Then someone did the head counting asked “where is Don”, referring to one of the lawyer teammate. I saw him…[Read more]
Niles replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
no for me, either
Niles replied to the topic My RAGBRAI@Home ended prematurely in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Cycling is good for cardiovascular and thigh but not much exercise on other parts. Volleyball is on short burst of energy on jump, move and spike. I having trying actively on both to compensate on each other. I’m hoping maintain my jumping capability longer enough to count on the big tall boys going downhill faster so that one day I can compete…[Read more]
Niles started the topic My RAGBRAI@Home ended prematurely in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 5 months, 4 weeks ago
I took the week off as happened in past years. Get up about 6 am, eat breakfast, fill my water bottles, check tire pressure, and start to ride by shortly after 7 am. It has been a very hot week so daily ride finishes before noon as possible. Then take shower, have protein shake, order takeout lunch, drink a beer or two, have a nap, watch Netflix,…[Read more]
Niles replied to the topic Perfect DAY 1 riding weather in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months ago
Northeastern seaboard is under a heat wave and the humidity is high. But my two retired neighbors and a gal over the state line in Pennsylvania joined me for a 44 mile loop in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Keep the spirit of RAGBRAI, I put on the RAGBRAI jersey from my first one, had a case of beer, and a tent set up in my basement. Not from Casey,…[Read more]
Niles started the topic For the first time I am on track to reach training mileage goal in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 8 months ago
Of 1500 miles before Ragbrai. I have 1000 miles for the year as of today. But……
Niles replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 8 months, 1 week ago
C&O is the first thing coming to my mind. But not sure if I’ll go self supported or stay in motels.
Niles started the topic Anyone received response on submitted Questionnaire? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I have replied the survey to forward my 2020 registration to next year but haven’t received any response yet. Is RAGBRAI working on it?
Niles replied to the topic Hypothetical: Would you wear a mask? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago
Ditto
Niles replied to the topic RAGBRAI decision April 15 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Yeah, I agree the assessment hear that 4/15 decision date means very likely that this year’s RAGBRAI is going to be cancelled. Especially to consider that Iowa’s COVID-19 impact/reaction are behind of other states and major cities. The best hope is that the rest of country shows the pass of the pandemic apex and that gives Iowa some justification…[Read more]
Niles replied to the topic 2020 Pass-through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, the first five days are very similar to 2015 route. While I like to revisit the towns I have fond memories, I also like to see the new towns. Our team driver, the super handy engineer in John Deere, lives in Parksburg. I guess we’ll have a big party there.
Niles replied to the topic Seeking Info about RVs at RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Becky, my apology. The “you” I used never means you as Becky. And what I was trying to say is that in my personal opinion, RV might not be the most enjoyable way of doing RAGBRAI, to the RV riders themselves and others. The might-be precieved comforts a RV provides could not compensate the lose on other aspects of RAGBRAI’s total experience, for…[Read more]
Niles replied to the topic Seeking Info about RVs at RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I kind of understand/don’t understand/don’t wanna understand of doing RAGBRAI in RV way. If you think your RV are so nice to everyone else outside your cocoons, please spend a night in a tent surrounded by hundreds RV running generators all night (in some overnight towns you have to). I totally understand Ken’s saying of “spiritual way to do the…[Read more]
Niles replied to the topic confused in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Ed, it seems you joined our group accidentally?
Niles replied to the topic Hmm, should I fly to Sioux Falls or Omaha? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Omaha is easy to plan definitely. But I had fond memory of 2017 shuttle ride set by Orange City. The shorter ride in a pickup and nice talk along the way with the driver. The gentleman is proud of his town and crops, chicken, pigs and the college.
Just wish to be lucky to have that kind of ride again.
Niles started the topic Hmm, should I fly to Sioux Falls or Omaha? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 12 months ago
Don’t like the longer shuttle ride from Omaha. But there might not be charter shuttle if City of Le Mar won’t run one from FSD.
Niles replied to the topic Do you like the route in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 12 months ago
Agree with you on Dieter.
Niles started the topic RAGBRAI Overnight Towns I Stayed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago