reedkennethia
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reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 6 hours, 11 minutes ago
Please DO NOT bring the e-bike argument over to this thread. This is a thread of optimism and we do not need the bad vibes. Quit trying to get a rise out of people. Either say something constructive or don’t say anything at all.
reedkennethia replied to the topic Electric assist bikes? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 days, 6 hours ago
I was attempting to inject some much needed levity into this thread. I guess not.
reedkennethia replied to the topic Electric assist bikes? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 days, 9 hours ago
Yikes! http://cycling.today/pinarello-converted-to-e-bike-explodes-into-flames/
reedkennethia replied to the topic Couple Questions for a First Timer in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 1 day ago
Another advantage to riding with a team would be that they usually camp at a house in their yard. In my 12 RAGBRAIs with two separate teams, I’ve never had to camp at the main campground. Some people will actually let you sleep inside with your sleeping bag and stuff. It seems someone on the team always has a connection in an overnight. I know, I…[Read more]
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 2 days ago
The ride south out of town on Clark Tower Rd is absolutely beautiful.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 3 days ago
So, I’ve got a friend who said she heard a rumor about Winterset. Like I said, it’s just a rumor. Winterset would be an awesome ride with tons of hills. Anyone else who’s done BRAMCO knows this.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 4 days ago
I actually saw that a while back. This is kind of why I’m leaning towards a southern route.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 4 days ago
To answer your question, yes, you can find in city council meeting notes and whatnot when they talked about RAGBRAI coming to their town.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Last year was a leaky year when it came to clues. People had a pretty good idea of what most of the route was before it was announced. I think the lid on hints and clues is pretty strategic by T.J. this year. I recall in 2016, someone posted the overnights on the website a few three hours before the party. It was pretty anti-climatic after that. I…[Read more]
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 1 day ago
My wife and I are going to the announcement party. I’ve got a table with some friends. It’s always a good time.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 2 days ago
It seems this year in comparison to years prior, there have been a lot less hints about the route leaning up to the announcement. Maybe I’m missing something or I haven’t looked hard enough. 🙂
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
Alright, I’ve got two updated predictions to cover my butt. A southern route prediction and a northern route prediction (I know, I have to pick one eventually):
Southern: Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Greenfield, Adel, Indianola, Oskaloosa, Fairfield, Burlington
Northern: Le Mars, Storm Lake, Eagle Grove, Mason City, Waverly, Manchester, Anamosa, Bellevue
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
Travis, that doesn’t surprise me at all. Pella only host once and that was in 1984. RAGBRAI doesn’t seem to fit their “lifestyle”. Although, I thought the same thing about Orange City but they were a pleasant surprise.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
PDX, well SE of Atlantic is Glenwood but we were just there in 2016. East, or maybe slightly NE, would be Missouri Valley. It hasn’t hosted since 2008 and would probably be around a 75 mile first day into Atlantic. However, I think that Council Bluffs would probably be their first choice for the start town. I think we ought to look at the…[Read more]
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
Great find Kraig. Booked hotel rooms is probably the best way to pinpoint an overnight. Atlantic was fun the last time in 2011.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 1 week ago
Leon has only one hotel and we were there a couple years ago and that seemed fine.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 1 week ago
There seems to be a lot of money on Eagle Grove. I wouldn’t mind a new town (new to me).
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 1 week ago
Cyduke, I’d really like to go back to Indianola. It’s been a long time for Winterset too. It’s pretty hilly in that area but beautiful scenery by bike.
reedkennethia replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The more I think about this, the more I feel it’s going to stay south. Revised (ever changing): Missouri Valley or Council Bluffs – Atlantic – Greenfield – DSM Area – Pella – Ottumwa – Fairfield – Fort Madison
reedkennethia replied to the topic Sense of travel logistics in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
I’ll echo what’s been said already. My wife and I have a team with a bus that meets us in either Altoona or Ankeny (depending upon the year) in the Target parking lot where the stores will let you park there as long as it’s in the back of the parking lot. They will then bring us back at the end of the week. Some charters will also have this same set up.