Niles
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Niles started the topic For the first time I am on track to reach training mileage goal in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 3 days 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 2 weeks, 2 days 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 3 weeks, 5 days 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 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ditto
Niles replied to the topic RAGBRAI decision April 15 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 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 3 months 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 3 months, 3 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 3 months, 3 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 3 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 4 months 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 1 week ago
Agree with you on Dieter.
Niles replied to the topic Do you like the route in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago
Almost a copy of 2015? Le Mar (Sioux City) -Storm Lake – Fort Dodge -Iowa Falls (Eldora) – Waterloo (Cedar Falls). And I bet Waterloo – Anamosa will follow the same route used to Hiawatha on 2015.
Niles started the topic RAGBRAI Overnight Towns I Stayed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Niles replied to the topic RAGBRAI beer in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Tailwind is not human powered. It increases speed without human effort. It will cause massive safety hazard although it hasn’t yet. This it should be and was banned.
Niles replied to the topic RAGBRAI beer in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 5 months, 4 weeks ago
I still have one unopened 6-pack. I bought a 30-can case and brought them back home.
Niles replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Not really want to stir up things. But it’s just too hard for me to rationalize the split character which is so intolerant to electrical bike rider but so cozy to person who double-crossed his long-time employer and is so sleazy about his motivation and intention.
Niles replied to the topic Can the DMR replace the RAGBRAI staff in time? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Even TJ is doing everything Noble, I don’t know if his RAGBRAI employment contract has a non-compete clause, which could shut down his ride effectively and immediately.
Niles started the topic My Proposal of Reconciliation in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Let DMR continue the west-east route and TJ start a new east-west route. The two routes make an X shape and meet on Iowa State Fairgrounds on Wednesday. After the big brawl, each rider will have the choice of continuing the original route or turning back for the either East or West half of the X.
Niles replied to the topic Solve These Two Issues…. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
That’s just like any other non-competition cycling participant profile, upper-middle-aged white male.