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rjjensenia replied to the topic Annual notice to e-bikers… in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 11 months ago
Bill, I too was skeptical about e-bikes till I rode one. They are not just electric motorcycles. E-bikes come with varying levels of assist. A person can get a very good work out on an e-bike. The main difference for me is that I can now ride farther and faster. A 15 mile ride on a regular road bike at 12mph, can now be 30 miles at 17mph. You…[Read more]
rjjensenia replied to the topic Biking software in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 7 months ago
For me it does not make cycling turn into work. It makes it more fun!!
rjjensenia replied to the topic Maquoketa No Longer Hosting in 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 4 months ago
Dewitt to Clinton on F14 (Elvira Road) is barely 20 miles. I would guess they Register will add some miles. Mcausland , Low Moor might make the cut. I would love to see the ride pass through Camanche but traffic issues might prevent that as a possibility.
rjjensenia replied to the topic RAGBRAI decision April 15 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 12 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 4 years, 1 month 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 4 years, 1 month 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 4 years, 3 months 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 4 years, 4 months 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 4 years, 7 months ago
That is most likely the work of Team ROAD KILL.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Green Bay trails in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 7 months 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 4 years, 8 months 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 5 years, 1 month 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 5 years, 8 months 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 5 years, 9 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 5 years, 9 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 5 years, 11 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 6 years 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 6 years, 1 month 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 6 years, 2 months ago
Not likely.
rjjensenia replied to the topic 2018 Guess the Route Contest Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 6 years, 2 months ago
Hawarden, Denison, Jefferson, Ankeny, Montezuma, Hiawatha, Maquoketa, Camanche.