Niles
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Niles replied to the topic RAGBRAI, please keep one thing and change another… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months ago
You should have two great teachers to tell you how to park on a cable. Hint: they are above your nose, unless certain situations.
Niles replied to the topic 2021 Rider Numbers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
Yes, we have 20% no-shows which had registered. The No.1 reason? Delayed or finally-done physical check-ups find health issues which need surgery and can be operated until recently. One special case is, though, still being locked down in Canada.
Niles replied to the topic 2021 Rider Numbers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
Numbers in RAGBRAI are hard to count. Just as my earlier said:
Hard to believe there were 3000 opted in Karras loop. I also saw much less “cheaters” who rode in the opposite direction to cut the loop shorter……
My team always leave at 7:30am all the years. This year the starting crowd is much thinner at the same time period.
In Le Mar Com…[Read more]
Niles started the topic My Shower Log of 2021, Nothing Wrong With Garden Hose in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
07/22: Pre-Ride. Shower@motel, Urbana
07/23: Pre-Ride. Shower@motel, Altantic
07/24: Sunday, Le Mar @ camping ground, skipped
07/25: Sac City @ Host Family, Garden Hose, felt good on a hot day
07/26: Fort Dodge @ Host Family, shower offered, but again preferred garden hose
07/27: Iowa Falls @ Host Family, shower offered and taken
07/28: Waterloo @…[Read more]
Niles started the topic Best Town, etc. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
1.) Anyone agree that Lytton is the best overall town this year? Kind of rare that a passing-through town would have won my vote.
2.) The first day is long and hot with much less riders on road. While no official counting, but this year’s attendance must have down significantly, the older the age groups drop sharper.
3.) Also I noticed that…[Read more]
Niles replied to the topic Anyone can share Day 4 Ride file ( Iowa Fall – Waterloo)? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Got it. Thanks.
Niles replied to the topic Anyone can share Day 4 Ride file ( Iowa Fall – Waterloo)? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks, Scotty. Yeah, I’m looking for a riding record file, not just the route file like the “official” route you mention, which doesn’t have time/speed information. So I’d appreciate if you can share yours with me. You can private message me if you prefer.
Niles started the topic Anyone can share Day 4 Ride file ( Iowa Fall – Waterloo)? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 2 weeks ago
My Garmin watch ran out of power and only recorded a short part of it. Either .FIT or .GPX is fine. Thanks.
Niles started the topic Week-long pass for $100, can hand to you in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 3 weeks ago
My team has one extra. Can hand to you at noon in Marne, or afternoon in Expo in Le Mar, Saturday.
Please reply or text 302 213 4564.
Niles replied to the topic Looking for Driver to drive car from Le Mars to Clinton between 7/23-30 in the forum Looking for RIDES 3 months, 1 week ago
Kim, one way to do it is to drive to Clinton on 7/29 Friday afternoon or evening, or early morning on Saturday 7/30, then take the shuttle bus back to Le Mars on Saturday afternoon.
Niles replied to the topic What happens if someone misses the baggage truck? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 6 months ago
Haha, I see a perfect self-portrait of helicopter dad. They’ll be fine. They’ll find a way by themselves. The friendly Iowans and Rigbra’ers will bail them out. And it will be one of their best stories and bragging rights.
Niles replied to the topic in the forum Niles 8 months, 2 weeks ago
In 2015, I wasn’t bother much by climbing into Fort Dodge but the side wind was a little scary when going downhill and crossing the bridge into the city.
Niles replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it possible that anyone will move out beer garden after the assigned 45 minutes just because the next group is gonna come? My toe thought about one second and said: “nej, it ain’t work”.
Niles replied to the topic Untitled ngg_pictures in the forum Niles 8 months, 3 weeks ago
from non-mobile browser, you can enter your data manually to Strava. You can also upload you ride files (FIT, GPX, …), too.
Niles replied to the topic Untitled ngg_pictures in the forum Niles 8 months, 3 weeks ago
just use free Strava
Niles replied to the topic Can anyone share the 2015 RAGBRAI Ride with me on Strava? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 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 1 year 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 1 year, 1 month 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 1 year, 1 month ago
no for me, either
Niles replied to the topic My RAGBRAI@Home ended prematurely in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 2 months 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]
