rjjensenia
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rjjensenia replied to the topic Traveling to RAGBRAI via Airplane in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 day, 17 hours 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 2 months, 4 weeks ago
That is most likely the work of Team ROAD KILL.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Green Bay trails in the forum Miscellaneous 3 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 months, 1 week 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 9 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 1 year, 4 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 1 year, 4 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 1 year, 4 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 1 year, 7 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 1 year, 7 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 1 year, 8 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 1 year, 9 months ago
Not likely.
rjjensenia replied to the topic 2018 Guess the Route Contest Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 10 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, 2 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 2 years, 4 months 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 2 years, 5 months ago
Here is a review of studies that finds helmets do help save lives and prevent major injuries.
rjjensenia replied to the topic 700x25c or 700x28c Armadillo All Condition Elites? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 2 years, 7 months ago
Mootsman, My experience would agree with yours. Higher pressure on rough roads suck, but on NICE roads higher pressure does have less rolling resistance.
rjjensenia replied to the topic Ragbrai boycott in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 2 years, 8 months ago
Lawnchairman I respect your decision, and your sacrifice appreciated. Ragbrai will miss you. In 2017 we get W wind and flat.
rjjensenia replied to the topic RAGBRAI QUOTES in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 2 years, 9 months ago
Down hill all the way!
rjjensenia replied to the topic Hills in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 3 years, 3 months ago
I like hills too, But I prefer the kind that go on many miles at a gradual incline. I got almost 4k of elevation rise on a ride last fall in S. Nevada. Left Henderson and went to the damn and back. Not sure the % elevation rise, but it was MUCH easier than D2 after Essex.