Tim McTaggart
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Tim McTaggart replied to the topic Maquoketa No Longer Hosting in 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I was thinking Dubuque would be a good ending town. It would get the mileage up and there would be some hills. I know some people like to end with a short day but since we missed out in 2020, we need to make up a few miles. Just a thought.
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic First RAGBRAI Memories in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 4 weeks ago
This is a fun thread. I can relate to some of the experiences shared here. Sorry, I have a rather long post. My first experience is through the stories in the Des Moines Resister covering the first ride, I think in 1973. My father informed me of this ride he was keeping me updated as he would read about it in the paper. I would have been 15 years…[Read more]
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic Solve These Two Issues…. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 2 months ago
My personal observations on the younger participants, unless you have a parent taking their child on the ride, it would be difficult to get the really young ones involved. That’s where it should begin. I took my son on RAGBRAI when he was 14 yrs old. He did four rides and suddenly it was important for him to work, then college, then a new job, a…[Read more]
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic TIme to Make Peace and Come Back Together as 1 Ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 2 months ago
My random thoughts.
* Whether or not the DMR apologizes, I think the DMR knows they screwed up. This may eventually be in future business textbooks as a case study on how NOT to handle a PR crisis. They got their black eye.
* Often a crisis like this will eventually strengthen an organization, if they act on it properly.
* I’m not aware of a…[Read more]
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic Lefty is a pain!!! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 1 month ago
Much- how about an update? Doubt you are back on the saddle yet. Are you able to sit on a curb and drink a beer yet?
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic 2018 Guess the Route Contest Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 1 month ago
Is nobody anticipating a route that ends with a Mississippi River tour? We have the eagle that is alleged to be a hint. My guess is the ride will end with an overnight stop on a Mississippi town and end on the Mississippi. How does this sound: overnight at Dubuque and end the ride at Gutenberg?
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic Is it too early to prognosticate the 2018 route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 2 months ago
I suggested this a few years ago and maybe the eagle is the hint. Could this be the first year to do an overnight at a Mississippi River town? Arrive at the Mississippi on Friday and then Saturday follow the river to the ending town. How does this sound: Friday night in Dubuque then ride to Gutenberg on Saturday? We know eagles like to hang out by…[Read more]
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic Confused about new registration in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 11 months ago
KenH – Also as an engineer, I have to agree with you. I guess that is one reason why engineers drive me nuts. It is almost like being allergic to yourself.
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic Confused about new registration in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 11 months ago
LeslieD – did you pay DMR direct or did you funnel it through the group coordinator?
Tim McTaggart replied to the topic Confused about new registration in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 11 months ago
I’m confused on registration. I signed up with a group. Did the waiver. Hit submit. In years past we mailed the registration fee to the group and they in turn submitted one check to DMR for the whole group. When I read the instructions it sounds like we pay directly to DMR. However, I do not recall seeing the payment page. Thinking I wasn’t…[Read more]