rjjensenia
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rjjensenia replied to the topic RAGBRAI decision April 15 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 5 months ago
It is official. Ragbrai is cancelled till next year.
rjjensenia replied to the topic RAGBRAI & How Does Warm Weather Kill Off the Coronavirus? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Mootsman said.. “97% of those that are tested do not have the virus”
I think I understand what you meant, but the above statement is not correct. Of those testing POSITIVE for virus approx 3.4% are dying. The problem is we do not know how many people are actually infected. That being said since we don’t know the true denominator it is quite…[Read more]
rjjensenia replied to the topic RAGBRAI & How Does Warm Weather Kill Off the Coronavirus? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 2 weeks ago
“The mortality rate of flu is just under 2%” I think it is a LOT lower than 2%. More like .1%
rjjensenia replied to the topic Any Las Vegas / Nevada Riders in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 8 months, 1 week ago
From Iowa, but have done a lot of biking in the Vegas area. I love The River Mt. Trail!!!
rjjensenia replied to the topic Traveling to RAGBRAI via Airplane in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I have never shipped my bike. How much does it cost to ship a bike coast to coast?
rjjensenia replied to the topic What's with the beaded roadkill ? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year ago
That is most likely the work of Team ROAD KILL.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Green Bay trails in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year ago
I have heard Wisconsin has some incredible trails. Are they mostly riddable with 23 x 700C tyres?
rjjensenia replied to the topic Who won RAGBRAI 2019??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 1 month ago
I was unable to ride Ragbrai this year, and have never won, but I did make the Podium a few years back. 😉
rjjensenia replied to the topic Footwear Suggestions? Other gear? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 6 months ago
I rode my first ragbrai in 1975 with tennis shoes. That is what I still wear, and have NEVER had a problem.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Gauging interest in a different "charter" type service. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 1 month ago
We have done that, and it is OK, but it was a lot of driving
rjjensenia started the topic A sad day. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 2 months ago
Ragbrai lost a good friend, and the country has lost a great jounalist.
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/RAGBRAI-co-founder-Donald-Kaul-dies-488894821.html
rjjensenia replied to the topic Is there a “school spirit” or “college jersey” day? in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 2 months ago
Yes, it is on Friday.
rjjensenia replied to the topic What is something unusual (or crazy/craziest) thing you've done on RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
The Mayor of Ionia was a bit tipsy and decided to hold a mass wedding ceremony. 15 to 20 couples got married, We had amass divorce ceremony a couple hours later. This was on Ragbrai V
rjjensenia started the topic Do you coast down hills? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
When you come to a significant hill, do you peddle down to keep your momentum up, or do you try to conserve energy for the long days ride and coast. I personally try to limit my energy output and tend to coast down, so as to not expend too much effort. 75 miles for me is tough enough, so I take advantage of gravity every chance I get.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Day Six, full route. Thoughts? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 6 months ago
IA-22, is not much fun on any given day, but on ragbrai, i bet it will be fine. What year did Ragbrai last pass through Hills? Mid 90s???? I see we do not hit sand road until after Hills. That makes for a much hiller route, but it does let us grab a brew at The Old 218 Tap.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Electricity in camp grounds in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 7 months ago
Not likely.
rjjensenia replied to the topic 2018 Guess the Route Contest Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 8 months ago
Hawarden, Denison, Jefferson, Ankeny, Montezuma, Hiawatha, Maquoketa, Camanche.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Jerseys from the past in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 11 months ago
Maybe I should have started a new thread, but this one was obliquely related.
What are some of the oldest T-shirts folks still have from ragbrai’s past? My Sagbrai T shirt was lost several years back, now my oldest is from 1983. Eleven was special year for me. I bet Bill has a nice collection.
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rjjensenia started the topic Do we know who won Ragbrai yet? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 1 month ago
Has there been an official winner named as of yet? 😉
rjjensenia replied to the topic to helmet or not to helmet??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 3 months ago
Here is a review of studies that finds helmets do help save lives and prevent major injuries.