Randall Murphy
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Randall Murphy replied to the topic 2023 Overnight Towns in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 week, 1 day ago
Cyclone – HOW DO YOU REMEMBER ALL THAT? This will be my eighteenth year and I can’t keep the over nights straight. I don’t doubt you for a second though. I have an Iowa map in Google Earth with all of my trips shown so I know when we’ve been where and I certainly remember lots of the camping spots but as for the names of the towns that go with…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Front bike lights in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 6 months, 1 week ago
Strobe flashes are known to cause seizures but surely the slow flash of a light will not cause one. I will continue to use mine in flash mode as I WANT to be seen. If you drive over a hill and the sun is in your eyes you don’t ask the sun to move and you don’t complain to the highway department to move the road…you don’t look at it.
Randall Murphy replied to the topic CAMPING CARNAGE or WHY I RIDE SELF-CONTAINED in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 6 months, 4 weeks ago
I’ve also been thinking of how to minimize my Covid risk at the indoor sleeping sites – I’m going to sleep outside in my tent. Can’t wait….see you in a couple weeks. FYI if you haven’t seen and listened to the Elders yet don’t miss Friday.
Randall Murphy replied to the topic CAMPING CARNAGE or WHY I RIDE SELF-CONTAINED in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 6 months, 4 weeks ago
direwolf, you and your clan are yet another reason why I like this ride. If you want to get up with the farmers and have the road to yourself and get to the next overnight town by 11:00, you can. If you want to get up at 10:00 and hit every bar all day and get in after dark, you can. If you have a family, or an e-bike, (yes an e-bike), or a…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Looking for Ride and Carpool from DMV ( Wash. DC) to End Town and Back in the forum Looking For / Offering Rides 8 months ago
Looks like you’re driving again this year…..
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Annual notice to e-bikers… in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months ago
GP in SD: I was originally on the fence about e-bikes and I put a lot of thought into the topic and, long story short, you are the reason, and inspiration, that I believe e-bikes are ok and should be welcomed anywhere bikes are allowed. I don’t want to be the guy that prevents you from continuing to enjoy your passion due to circumstances far…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic wheel dip on Saturday in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months, 3 weeks ago
A few years ago my sister and I rode 40 miles round trip to a dip site on Saturday. I think it was in Onawa and we went south quite a few miles and then west to the boat ramp. There ended up being a small campground there with a mom and pop diner. We ate first breakfast with another couple riders that we met there. For me, the purpose of going on…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic what to do with my bike overnight (self-supported rider)? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Speaking of crime, as I was waiting at the Pork Belly staging area last year in Clinton I was told about a local that asked a biker if “that bike over by the tent was his?” When the local heard that it was not he walked over to it AND RODE IT AWAY. I don’t mean to bad mouth Clinton in any way but there are bad apples out there.
If you want to…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic what to do with my bike overnight (self-supported rider)? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I am also of the don’t bother locking my bike camp with one caveat. I think that the majority of the (very, very few) bikes taken are by townie joy-riders that are looking for a quick adrenaline rush. That said, with all of the bikes laying around, just don’t be the easiest one to take. ie. in the middle of the campground you’re safe laying the…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic 77 Days TILL RAGBRAI What are you excited for??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Amen!
Randall Murphy replied to the topic 77 Days TILL RAGBRAI What are you excited for??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to the carnival. In my experience you’ll either be one and done or a lifer and it sounds to me like you’re in the latter category. Pork Belly has a couple of philosophies that I’ve always liked. One is that you will have a bad day. Expect it, embrace it, and roll with it. The other one is that a bad day becomes a good story some day.…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Helmet brim in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months, 3 weeks ago
And remember the SPF rated lip balm and not the regular stuff. Otherwise you’re just putting bacon grease on a fire. You’ll have burned lips before you know it.
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Food venders in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 9 months, 1 week ago
The food venders are independent and really, so are you so unless you want to get tackled as you try to walk away without paying, you should plan on paying them. It’s cash and carry. To make it go smoothly please consider paying with cash instead of credit and use smaller bills. There will always be a line of people behind you waiting to pay…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Riding with Kids in the forum Miscellaneous 10 months, 1 week ago
I totally agree. My two boys are in their mid-thirties now and I still look back at those years fondly.
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Riding with Kids in the forum Miscellaneous 10 months, 1 week ago
I know that this is a bit off topic but you made me remember this moment from a number of years ago and it still makes me smile when I think of it.
Somewhere in the middle of the day I rode up behind a Dad with his young son in a bikeseat, (with helmet), right behind him. I don’t know his age but he was pretty young and during the entire time it…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Pass-through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Ok, me bad…
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Pass-through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 11 months ago
Jeff, you are absolutely correct. I think someone should speak to the Register in a stern tone of voice and maybe even wag a finger in their face. Clearly they don’t understand that this is all about you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Randall Murphy replied to the topic What is the issue around town shut down times? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year ago
Thanks jelly, I agree. Where has the notion of personal responsibility gone?
Here’s another thought….is bicycling while intoxicated or bicycling under the influence against the law in Iowa? I don’t know. If it is, I would suggest that the definition of ‘under the influence’ is narrowly interpreted during the week. What if, and I’m just…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic What is the issue around town shut down times? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year ago
Joseph, you may not know it but if you’ve been within a mile of the main stage and listened to a bad off-tune band playing waaaay too late you’ve already heard them. You just didn’t know it.
I like the moon landing reference – that’s good.
Just my two cents worth on the reports of the troopers past shut down activity: if they’re true, (and I…[Read more]
Randall Murphy replied to the topic Camping prior to Start in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 1 month ago
Welcome to the rolling carnival! I use Pork Belly As a charter for the week and I always get to the start town on Friday. I love to see the carnival come to town on Saturday and feel the excitement build. Last year was my second start from LeMars and I did a radio interview with their radio host on Friday so you never know what fun might…[Read more]
