powellpd
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powellpd replied to the topic Lansing in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
We have headwinds here in Florida around 10-12mph. We don’t have them consistently. I like to practice on actual hills because just looking at them gets me prepared to seeing them on the roads in Iowa. I would like to know the worst I will be facing. Hills are not my favorite road feature!!! Thank you for responding and the advice! Hope to see you…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Lansing in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
I believe several of you know the area from Waukon to Lansing quite well. Looking at the elevation chart on the Saturday road map, I see 4 fairly steep hills we’ll be climbing. Does any of you have an idea what the % grade of those hills is and maybe the mileage duration? I am training in Florida and need to train on hills that match what I will…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Garmin question in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
I have a Garmin 520 and love the information it provides. It took me a while to become comfortable with using it, but the investment in time and patience is worth it. My Garmin worked fine last year, but I didn’t use the tracking service. I also used my Apple iPhone 6s and used the tracking device on that. I have Ride With GPS on my iPhone. Any…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic What Bike Do You Have? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
Stuckinmizzou- I am very happy with the tubeless tires. I just had the tubeless tires and fluid to pay for so I do not believe I had to get new rims. I do remember I thought the tubeless tires were expensive when I paid for them, but can’t recall how much they were. I will be going to the shop in the next few days so I’ll ask them to look up my…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Food Vendors in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
Hello- I rode RAGBRAI last year. Since I came into the towns later than most riders it was difficult to find anything left for lunch or dinner. Two nights I had no dinner at all. I would also say that some simple food items like hot dogs or hamburgers in addition to other more elaborate items you may serve since that might give us late arrivers an…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic What Bike Do You Have? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
I have a 2015 Trek Silque. Have a mountain cassette on it giving me more gears. I have tubeless tires which was a blessing last year as I passed so many rides having had a flat tire. I use a Garmin 520 computer and RWGPS on my phone.
powellpd replied to the topic Hills: Last year vs this in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
Hello Scott- Thank you for posting this information. I appreciate the time you took to do the math. Letting us know the hills we will ride that last day will give all of us some idea of the training we need to do. I rode last year and found it very difficult, especially the long rollers and hills. I look forward to the first four days of the week.…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Hill training for us flat landers in the forum Training 7 years, 6 months ago
I live in The Villages, Florida. If you want to train on hills in Florida that are a real challenge, ride in Clermont, Florida. The Horrible Hundred is scheduled for this weekend and is as tough as you can get. There are hills from 14-18% grade. The toughest I have ridden is “The Wall” which has a short segment of 18%. All the hills have names, so…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic What about your experience/training will change? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 6 months ago
You have a good list here. I will also consider PBV for next year. I’ll be looking at options they offer other then staying in a tent. I agree with packing light. I’ll do a lot better with that next year.
powellpd replied to the topic Are you still riding? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 6 months ago
I’ve continued to ride since RAGBRAI except for 6 weeks off for injury and then the flu. Everyone, get your shot! I usually get mine the second week of Oct. and came down with the flu the last week of Sept. Took me two weeks to shake it. So far I have ridden 673 miles since RAGBRAI. I can’t wait to see the route for 2017. I live in Central Florida…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Concerts starting at 9PM in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
It would probably be a good idea if the RAGBRAI employees send out a survey that covers these issues about the time concerts begin and end. I know that I filled out a survey already, but they only asked how many concerts I attended. I noticed in my campsite (about 450 riders) that almost all riders were ready to get on the road by 7:00am. I…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Biking etiquette, common sense and not being stupid. in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
The issue of how to safely ride on the road with other riders during The The riding safety rules for
RAGBRAI has been addressed by the Register who are the ones who have supported this ride for 44 years. We all have previously ridden and some participants with biking clubs, organized groups, or on our own. Because of our various riding habits…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Biking etiquette, common sense and not being stupid. in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
I was very surprised as a first year rider that other riders were not calling out when they were passing. Even though I stayed fairly close to the right side they would pass on the inside and never say a word. Several times I told them they needed to call out. Also, I felt the entertainment went on too late in the evening. I would go to bed early…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Weather Forecast in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
KenH- I have written down the name of the group you will be traveling with. Hopefully we get to say hello in person sometime during the week. I will definitely stop at the Beekman’s food booth. I have followed these two guys ever since they were on TV showing their home and the goat’s. I also have their cookbook.
powellpd replied to the topic Weather Forecast in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
Sethjayson- Thank you for the information and list of symptoms you have provided. With the type of temperature we might see this year, we all need to be careful about stopping and getting into some shade. I am not a fast rider and will be stopping often. I figure I have plenty of time to get to the sleep-over towns. Again, thank you for taking the…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Weather Forecast in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
Hello Michrider- This will be my first RAGBRAI. I have heard nothing but great things about Bubba. I am ready to get on the roads of Iowa. I can’t wait to meet all the wonderful people who live there and are our hosts and all of us who have brought our bikes and are ready to ride.Pam
powellpd replied to the topic Weather Forecast in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
Sorry for the double post. my computer froze and I didn’t think the first post was posted. Pam
powellpd replied to the topic Weather Forecast in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
Hello KenH- It’s a really small world! I know exactly where the Living Oaks Church is. I live about a 4 minute drive away from there. I am enjoying my lifestyle here in The Villages. Ten members of one of the bike clubs here in The Villages are traveling to the RAGBRAI as a team. We will be staying with Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers. It would be nice…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Weather Forecast in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
Hello KenH- It’s a really small world! I know exactly where the Living Oaks Church is. I live about a 4 minute drive away from there. I am enjoying my lifestyle here in The Villages. Ten members of one of the bike clubs here in The Villages are traveling to the RAGBRAI as a team. We will be staying with Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers. It would be nice…[Read more]
powellpd replied to the topic Weather Forecast in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
Hi KenH- I’m in The Villages, Florida and right now it is 94 degrees! I have been riding in this type of weather for the past two months!! Pam
