Rob Fuller

Rob Fuller replied to the topic All The Rainy Days of Recent Years in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months, 1 week 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 11 months ago

Hoffbird, I agree.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic RAGBRAI 2021 IS HISTORY in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 11 months 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 11 months, 3 weeks 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 11 months, 3 weeks 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 11 months, 3 weeks 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 11 months, 3 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 11 months, 4 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 11 months, 4 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 12 months ago

The first 10 or 15 don’t really count because you’ll be carried along by enthusiasm.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Distance and elevation? in the forum Miscellaneous 12 months ago

The hills seem to get steeper and longer as we work our way east. Not sure if this is due to geophysics, or biophysics, or zythology.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Baggage Truck Hours in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 12 months ago

No worries about the truck – I seem to remember waking to the sounds of the crew setting up the ramps at about sunrise. More important, where’s the coffee vendor?

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Sleeping Gear in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

Just saw an extended forecast that has a few thunderstorms early in the ride, and overnight temps in the sixties later in the ride. Might want to pack a hoodie.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Sleeping Gear in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

2016 – the first night was a humid sweat fest slathered in bug repellent, then each night was better and better (or I was too tired to notice) until it was cool in PM, no bugs, and refreshing in the AM. Go with lightweight layers. I’m planning cozy socks (good idea Amanda) and a beanie in case of cool snap.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Sleeping Gear in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

Use your rain jacket as your pillow. Some “shell” parkas stuff nicely into their own pockets making a small cushion. The typical pillow takes up too much space in your bag and holds on to the week’s odors. Self-inflating sleeping pads work great (for me). Keep a small flashlight handy for potty runs – it is possible to become lost in a sea…[Read more]

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Group start in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

Day 1 will fill the road out of town only for a few miles. Mornings after that the flow is much less dense.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Planning ahead – veggie options? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

Ride carefully. Watch for signs. Really, you’ll find a few miles out from the overnight towns that local groups will have posted signs touting their menus often including very healthy home cookin’. Selecting just one can be a hard choice.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Planning ahead – veggie options? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

Carrots ride well in the back pockets, although you’ll need to replenish each day without a cooler. And of course lots of “sweet corn” cobbs on a stick, dipped in butter along the way.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Attendance projections? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

Good vibes re high turnout: day and week passes are (re)selling “flipping” within days, if not hours! Just like RAGBRAI hotcakes at breakfast.

Rob Fuller replied to the topic Arrival times in Le Mars? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year ago

I say skip the wedding! (Or, maybe I’m too excited for the rag 2021?)

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