Papa T
- Active 2 years, 4 months ago
Papa T replied to the topic Northeast Illinois Ragbrai Riders association in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 2 years, 4 months ago
To all my ragbrai friends, this is at least a temporary goodby. I haven’t ridden all spring,and I am moving to Burlington WI this Summer. I will be thinking of you all and will be with you in spirit. “See you down the road”!!!!!
Papa T replied to the topic Fitness Lynn in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 8 months ago
Fitness Lynn was a young woman from central Illinois who was devotee of health and fitness. She rode with her husband who also did naked beer (really water) slides. They had some kids who grew and then she quit. A very nice woman who added much to earlier rag raids.
Papa T replied to the topic Northeast Illinois Ragbrai Riders association in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 2 years, 10 months ago
hello! Hello! Papa T here, still kicking. My favorite Bike shop in Lake county is now Lifestyle Cycle on Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville (one block north of the Dairy Queen, one block south of access to the Des Plaines River trail) Fred, the boss sez it’s OK for us to meet at his shop to discuss upcoming bike activities including Ragbrai.
Anyone…[Read more]
Papa T replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 11 months ago
I LOVE “First soda fountain on the right (unless its on the Left)”. I’ll be there!!!
Papa T replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 11 months ago
Lawnchair Man You worry tooooo much. Just get on your
bike and RIDE!!!!
Papa T replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 12 months ago
amanda,
Last yean Frodo (who owns the Brewhaha Bus) said no go. This year he’s sayn maybe. Brewhaha is over for me in any case cuz I have signed on with “Hills angeles” I’ll see you in Le Mars next July. DIMICNW?
Papa T replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 12 months ago
As you all know, Papa T has Balls (big balls) it turns out there will not only be a Ragbrai and an Iowa Ride (awkward name)(I personally vote for “Bragrai”) next year It will be the most attended of ALL TIME!!! THE MAN will try to limit attendance, but There will be bandits EVERYWHERE! Papa will be there with “Hills Angels” kickin ass and takin…[Read more]
Papa T replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
Thank you Dieter, what you say make sense to me. However, testing everyone seems overwhelming. You have in excess of 500 riders, several “bandits” each day, what about townspeople. If this (testing and wristbands every day) is to be done it sounds REAL hard! Just sayin.
Papa T replied to the topic Maquoketa No Longer Hosting in 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
I heard (unsubstantiated) that this was because of a conflict with their county fair? did the town give a reason?
Papa T replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
Luv 2 Ski wrote
“Wow. Pretty serious civil liberties implications there. Brave New World meets 1984.”
I rest my case!
Papa T replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
Sorry, Mootsman and others. The reason I wrote a silly unenforceable set of rules is that Ragbrai has tried so many rules in the past (I started in 1999) that were unenforceable (remember when we COULDN’T GO TO MARNE) that to make up rules that will make Ragbrai covid safe is just plain silly. “social distancing” is impossible. masks are…[Read more]
Papa T replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 2 months ago
I propose all riders, staff, servers and observers observe a “do not wear clothes” protocol. keeping everyone clean and sanitary is an ABSOLUTE requirement. Bike helmets and shoes have to be an obvious exception for safety reasons. Observers will be encouraged to spray the riders with a disinfectant as the pass by. This is the only truly safe…[Read more]
Papa T replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 5 months ago
Amish RUBARB pie!!!
Papa T replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 6 months ago
Hey Phil, Surprise, I’m from Vernon Hills been on Ragbrai many times. And I was thinking the same thing. Maybe we could meet in person and plan something for the summer. Independence grove comes to mind. but anywhere along the Des Plains river trail or millenium trail would work. Let me know.
Papa T replied to the topic Anyone interested in doing the two rides anyway? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 7 months ago
I wonder what is the over/under on the number of cyclists doing this in July. Talk about HISTORIC!! People in Iowa will talk about the crazy Pandemic riders in 2040!!
Papa T replied to the topic RAGBRAI decision April 15 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 7 months ago
mootsman: Who are “They”
Papa T replied to the topic Training Fun Rides in the forum Hills Angels 3 years, 7 months ago
hi Hills Angels!!
My name is dave Taylor, Ragbrai name Papa T.Hope we’re riding with the Angels this year, but it sure looks unlikely. I guess they are going to announce whether the Ragbrai will go six days from now. I’ll come back then.
Papa T replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 8 months ago
You make a good point (about Lawsuits) Regarding events this summer and the problem with tort reform in this country. If cash awards from lawsuits are allowed later this year for anyone getting the covid 19 that they may have contracted a a large gathering of people, Then there will be NOBODY willing to schedule a large gatherings of people.…[Read more]
Papa T started the topic Anybody from "Escape from New York" plan to come this year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 8 months ago
Escape from New York was/is a cycling team made up of Firefighters and Law enforcrment from the big Apple that Rode Ragbrai for as long as I can remember. Are any of you guys out there planning to ride this year? I sure as hell hope so.
Papa T replied to the topic Refunds of Registration Fees if RAGBRAI is Cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 8 months ago
no worries! We already know the route, and since it’s all on public roads there is no way to cancel it. No support by the Ragbrai organization would make it more difficult, but not prohibitively.
