Rob Fuller
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Rob Fuller replied to the topic 77 Days TILL RAGBRAI What are you excited for??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 2 days, 19 hours ago
Oh yes, thank you HelenP. That does remind me – I’m excited for that sweet spot during the week when I’ve lost track of the day, the date and time, and for the most part my direction. At that point I’m just pedaling with the flow.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic 77 Days TILL RAGBRAI What are you excited for??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 3 days ago
I’m excited about the daily miles and route. I see manageable days averaging 60 miles each leading up to the “Queen’s stage” Century Day. After that a nice spin for the remainder into the northwest corner of IA. Also, to kickoff this year we will arrive Sergeants Bluff early to maximize the Day 0 festivities.
Rob Fuller started the topic Advice for our SAG driver? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 month, 1 week ago
This year a family member will be joining us as a fully registered non-rider with vehicle pass. Any advice for them? Map and route? Meetings and Meeting Towns? Non-bike activities during the day?
Rob Fuller replied to the topic 7/23/22 — 1st Day — Do we ride from Sargeant Bluff to Ida Grove? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 2 months, 1 week ago
Pre-ride Saturday 7/23 afternoon and evening could be called Day 0. There will be lots of “car-up!” traffic bringing in cyclists. Usually there’s a variety of vendors and festivities. 2021 had live music. Its worth camping that night to absorb the RAGRBAI vibe before the Sunday 7/24 start.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Century Day in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A century ride certainly is worthy of training and planning ahead. Consider that Iowa will give us about 14 hours of daylight. Average 13mph you’ll need 7.7 hours of saddle time. I’m guessing a half-hour rest every 10 miles (4.5 hours off the saddle). That would be total 12.2 hours. You may arrive later in the day, but you’ll be glo…[Read more]
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Century Day in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 3 weeks ago
An early start (with head and tail lights) is a good idea. The AM weather in 2021 made for beautiful sunrises shrouded by low clouds. Also, an early start means shorter lines at breakfast. Later, find shade for a nap when the sun is high.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Century Day in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 1 week ago
Everyone doing the century will be inspirational. Hopefully there will be a grandstand at the finish (right next to a shaded beer garden).
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Century Day in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 1 week ago
The last miles of the century loop can be very desolate being among distanced cycling zombies. As I recall, very little sagging going on. Just a lot of you, your thoughts, and your bike of course. 2021 was special with Mr. Karras handing out century patches at a shady spot. Perhaps the best reward is merging back into the flow after…[Read more]
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Guess the Route 2022 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 2 weeks ago
What’s up with Day 3 Pocahantas to Emmetsburg? Looks really short (27 miles as the crow flies) or might there be a unique route in the works?
Rob Fuller replied to the topic 2022 Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 3 weeks ago
KenH is right. Unless he isn’t.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic All The Rainy Days of Recent Years in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 4 weeks ago
In 2021 the nightly dew fall soaked everything just like a rain. Rain, dew, or sweat, get ready to be wet.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic RAGBRAI 2021 IS HISTORY in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Hoffbird, I agree.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic RAGBRAI 2021 IS HISTORY in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Chapeau to the RAGBRAI 2021 crew! All our our adventure goals were met and we rode away with new plans for “the next” RAGBRAI. Ride on!!!!!
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Aurelia Drive Through Town in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 1 week ago
As they say up North “u betcha”. Thanks for the heads-up.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic before my first mile… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 1 week ago
Cole Epley has good advice; throw your stuff on the RAGBRAI truck and go solo. You’ll be surprised how many people you meet at every step – er revolution, of the way.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Who's Excited? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 1 week ago
In Friday’s Zoom with Waterloo leadership Dieter said 15,500 are registered – yeeeeeee haaaw! (Yes, I’m excited)
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Riding with a backpack on RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Bike lock may just be dead weight – with so may bikes around it will be nearly impossible to find a thing to attached the lock. I’m thinking about packing a cable and lock in the overnight bag to lock bikes to each other (only at night, and just for peace of mind).
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Roadkill in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Who is it that carries the trinkets (beads etc.) often seen laying on the carcass?
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Riding with a backpack on RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Definitely not a backpack. Consider a rack mounted “trunk” . Pack light.
Rob Fuller replied to the topic Sunday Mileage?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 2 weeks ago
The first 10 or 15 don’t really count because you’ll be carried along by enthusiasm.
