@Trykeman

@Trykeman replied to the topic Maquoketa No Longer Hosting in 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago

Tipton is in Cedar County and the Sheriff there wants nothing to do with Ragbrai. He has made those views well known, many times, over the past few years.

@Trykeman replied to the topic Bubba's Pampered Peddlers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago

When I started this thread I said I would have no further comment. I break that to say that Bubba has decided to offer a 100% REFUND to anyone that requests it. This episode has not been pleasant for anyone involved. Let us all hope that Ragbrai 2021 goes much smoother than 2020. Ride On!

@Trykeman started the topic Bubba's Pampered Peddlers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago

I reserved with Bubba for Ragbrai. His cancellation policy is $300. He offered a 100% credit toward a future ride but or else the cancellation policy would kick in. I could not commit to Ragbrai 2021 at this time so I was charged the $300. I posted a bad review on his Facebook Page. The following was his response.

At time of registration, this…[Read more]

@Trykeman replied to the topic Donate Registration Fees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago

He does allow a credit for future ride. Unfortunately I am unable to commit to that. Thus the $300 penalty.

@Trykeman replied to the topic Donate Registration Fees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago

Bubba is offering 100% credit toward any of his future rides.
If you don’t take that, it is a $300 cancellation fee per his policy.

@Trykeman replied to the topic Donate Registration Fees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago

I had used Bubba twice before. Due to some medical issues this was probably going to be my last. It certainly will be my last with Bubba if I am fortunate enough to be able to ever ride again. Next year when people ask for Charter references I hope this info is given if I am not around to offer it!

@Trykeman replied to the topic Donate Registration Fees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago

That policy is if you cancel, not if RAGBRAI & Bubba cancel. I’d think Bubba would have to return most if not all the fees since very little in the way of expenses on Bubba’s end would still need to be spent. I know PBV’s default on cancelling is a 90% refund if cancelling by June 15th. So PBV people will get at least that much back. The same…[Read more]

@Trykeman replied to the topic Donate Registration Fees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 1 week ago

I am more interested to see what will happen to my registration I paid to Bubba. His cancellation policy states No Exceptions. That is much more than I paid Ragbrai!

@Trykeman replied to the topic Training…and so it began. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 10 months ago

I only use my lowest gear on Ragbrai. No matter how big the hill otherwise. I call it my Ragbrai gear. I use it sometimes on Ragbrai even when I don’t have to, just because I can. It still didn’t get me up Potters Hill, but it sure is nice to have a gear lower than any I had while training.

@Trykeman replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

LeMars
Cherokee
Humbolt
Iowa Falls
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Dyersville
Bellevue

@Trykeman replied to the topic What prevents you from riding RAGBRAI every year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 3 months ago

I love riding RAGBRAI. But as much as as I love riding, I hate camping. So I do it every other year. That works for me. Ride number six is set for me next year.

@Trykeman replied to the topic Hills this year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago

I am a five time, every other year RAGBRAI veteran. All on trikes. In 2010 my first year I rode a 65lb, 3 speed trike. I trained 1800 miles and finished the ride. Yes, I walked Porter Hill and a few others, but I finished. Damn near died, but I finished. It doesn’t matter what you ride if you put in the training.

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@Trykeman replied to the topic Recumbent Riders in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 9 months ago

The reason I tell everyone I ride a trike is that I have a very delicate tush.

@Trykeman replied to the topic Will this year's last day recycle the route used in 2015? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 11 months ago

To make a long story short … The Cedar County Sheriff doesn’t want RAGBRAI.

@Trykeman replied to the topic Will this year's last day recycle the route used in 2015? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 12 months ago

I agree with jimval that the route will avoid Cedar County. The Sheriff is not cooperative.

@Trykeman replied to the topic 2018 Guess the Route Contest Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years ago

Amanda, does that mean a return to Potters Hill?

@Trykeman replied to the topic Merry Christmas in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 1 month ago

You’ve taught us not to care.

@Trykeman replied to the topic anyone else keep track of the rides they have done? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 10 months ago