Ken Reed
- Active 3 weeks ago
Ken Reed started the topic Vintage/Old School RAGBRAI Apparel in the forum Miscellaneous 3 weeks ago
I know the RAGBRAI folks look at the forums so I thought I would throw an idea against the wall to see if it sticks. I like seeing these old RAGBRAI pictures with folks wearing a RAGBRAI t-shirt from that year or time. What is the appetite for vintage/old school/throwback RAGBRAI apparel? I know the major pro sports and college teams put out…[Read more]
Ken Reed replied to the topic Refunds of Registration Fees if RAGBRAI is Cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I have a feeling that this virus might be seasonal. It’s all about moisture droplets from my understanding. There is some evidence that moisture/water droplets do not spread as easily in warmer climates. So, this whole thing may be done by May.
Ken Reed replied to the topic RAGBRAI & How Does Warm Weather Kill Off the Coronavirus? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months ago
From what I’ve been hearing, if you are healthy in general, you should be fine.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Hybrid vs. Road Bike – question from 1st timer in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months ago
I rode my first two RAGBRAIs on a Trek hybrid and then road bikes ever since. It’s night and day. A road bike is the way to go.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Does anyone ride a decent high end road bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months ago
During the day, I’ve never found the need to lock up my bike. There’s strength in numbers. However, I’ve always found a way to lock up my bike at night. I had heard that back in 2015, a bunch of bikes were stolen in Fort Dodge.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Does anyone ride a decent high end road bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I bring my 2018 Trek Emonda SL5 on RAGBRAI. I bought it for $2K a couple years ago. I’m not sure if you’d consider it to be a high-end bike. I like it on RAGBRAI because it’s lightweight, fast, and climbs hills like a dream.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 3 weeks ago
It sounds like part of the TOMRV route. Here is a link to the route TOMRV takes from Bettendorf to Dubuque. For you, the applicable route would be from Savanna, IL to Dubuque, you would just need to find a way to get to Savanna from Clinton. FYI, the Illinois route is pretty challenging.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Anne Lawrie is the reason we still have a ride. She did everything by herself until DD was hired. IMO, she should have a day dedicated to her. She saved an Iowa institution.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I know of a couple teams where their buses are going both weeks but only portions of the teams are riding each ride. Meaning less comradery and less of the team-like atmosphere like in RAGBRAI’s past.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago
At 10:30 Saturday morning (tomorrow) at the Bike Expo, they are going to do the statue reveal. I had heard that only John Karras’ portion had been completed and he would be there to see it. I had heard they still need another $15K to complete it.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago
Yeah, I think he was just trying to be funny on his Facebook post. I would guarantee a DSM stop in a couple years. However, I did hear a rumor about Fort Dodge though.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago
I tend to agree. I feel the end town will be anywhere BUT Dubuque up in that area. Bellevue, Camanche, Clinton. Hell, even Sabula is a possibility, although doubtful due to the highway situation.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago
Lytton has had a Facebook page in support of them being a pass through town for quite a while. I think there’s a very good chance they will get to be on the route.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I think the only time I would bash someone for doing IR only would be when they start going on a diatribe about the DMR and Gannett being corporate monsters. This would ignore the fact that the “corporate monster” has been the parent company of the DMR AND RAGBRAI since 1985 and they never had a issue with it until this year. Same thing with the…[Read more]
Ken Reed replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 2 weeks ago
While I agree with Jose and Luv 2 Ski that IR was created in questionable circumstances, I won’t bash anyone for wanting to do both rides. Two weeks riding in Iowa is a luxury I wish I had the time to do.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 2 weeks ago
That prediction is super close to mine except I have Waterloo and Bellevue
Ken Reed started the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 2 weeks ago
We are counting down the days to the RAGBRAI announcement party. Time to prognosticate. What towns do you all think we are going to in July?
Ken Reed replied to the topic July 25 overnight(spoiler alert) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Yeah, Monticello will not be on the ride, IMO. I’m not sure the town couple handle rides like this in back to back weeks. I can see us going to Maquoketa though.
Ken Reed replied to the topic Walls Come Tumbling Down in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Frankly, no one really had an issue with this for the previous 47 years. It’s just a ton of fake outrage generated by people who just aren’t fans of the DMR or Gannett. I think I’ve said this on a previous post but it seems to me that the small host towns tend to make a lot of money because they don’t necessarily spend the same type of money the…[Read more]
Ken Reed replied to the topic July 25 overnight(spoiler alert) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
From where Monticello is on the map as it relates to the part of the week, I would speculate that if they were to be an overnight, it would be Friday, July 24th.