Sandaltan .
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic cell phone infrastructure in 2022 in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 month, 1 week ago
Uncle Kraig is the oracle on this. Have a backup plan. Otherwise you could spend a night as our Uncle Tommy did; not showered, still in his bike kit, unloved and lonely on a cot in the Red Cross tent, shivering under one thin wool blanket.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Helmet brim in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 month, 1 week ago
The Little Stoker loves Da Brim.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Riding with Kids in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months ago
I would not even consider riding RAGBRAI with two four year-olds shoulder-to-shoulder in a cargo bike.
Sandaltan . replied to the topic Need sun protection advice! in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 3 months ago
A friend of mine uses a “size large coffee filter” between his head and the helmet. He sez “change when necessary”.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic West Union Parking in the forum Miscellaneous 4 months, 2 weeks ago
When the overnight towns put their web sites up you will be able to contact the West Union RAGBRAI Committee & someone will help you. Patience, it takes a while to form the committees and build the web sites.
Sandaltan . replied to the topic What is the issue around town shut down times? in the forum Miscellaneous 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Jelly0317 and I are on the same page, paragraph and sentence as regards this thread. My first RAGBRAI I learned by observation and have continued to learn. Thirsty? Carry two water bottles & when one empties look for a place to refill immediately. The refill need not be a vendor or a Casey’s, it may be any home with an outside spigot….knock…[Read more]
Sandaltan . replied to the topic Guess the Route 2022 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Orange helmet and pheasant feather. Got it.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Does anyone use a pedal assisted ebike? in the forum Miscellaneous 5 months ago
There will be hundreds of e-bikes and e-trikes. They are just another participant and are most welcome.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Announcement Party in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 3 weeks ago
No change I predict. Announcement will be 29 January. Timeline on the link below is in error.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Gannett's Venture Endurance Events Buys Ride The Rockies in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you for the info Altidude. RAGBRAI is just one of many biking chicks in the Gannett nest.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic 2022 Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 1 week ago
UK:
“..or do you think they will hold on to those references until 2023 for the 51st year but the 50th ride? I hope that makes sense.” 2021 jerseys were printed XLVII, the 48th year. I think 2022 will be XLIX, the 49th year. Seems to me that in early September letters are sent to some 250 or so communities to determine interest in overnight…[Read more]
Sandaltan . replied to the topic 2022 Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 1 week ago
We did Sidney once which was enough. Never again due to the goathead thorns.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Lost and Found – RAGBRAI 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 1 week ago
No time like the present to order three or four ID tags with your name and a couple phone numbers engraved so that none of your stuff winds up in the Lost & Found weeks after the ride. Vehicle keys, butt bag, hydration pack, Dopp kit, duffle bag and maybe even your helmet could be recovered quickly if tagged. Just go to Amazon or Ebay, search…[Read more]
Sandaltan . started the topic Lytton … goats and the fire house in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 1 week ago
19 August 2021 The Des Moines Register News by Sarah Kay LeBlanc
If you had told Ron Haden two years ago that not only would his town’s new fire station be built in a year but that it would be paid off less than a year after that, he would have questioned your sanity. The Lytton Area Emergency Services Agency trustee has been working with his…[Read more]
Sandaltan . replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Yeah, Ken has it right as seconded by Amanda, a lot of people go to a lot of work for us, I don’t mind the walk through town anymore than I mind listening to commercials on the radio or watching commercials on TV.
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Sandaltan . started the topic RAGBRAI 2021 IS HISTORY in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 11 months ago
31 July 2021 Des Moines Register::
New director looks back on a successful first ride as RAGBRAI 2021 rolls into history
Dieter Drake’s first year as director of RAGBRAI was a bit like the route he chose: a little hilly but indisputably beautiful. There were moments as easy as a downhill tailwind — like watching the sun rising over corn in L…[Read more]
Sandaltan . replied to the topic The Ride Out: 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 11 months, 1 week ago
Thanks David Daniels for the link. She and her café was always a consideration when planning our ride out.
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Sandaltan . replied to the topic The Ride Out: 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 11 months, 1 week ago
There are some beautiful churches on that route out. Maple River comes to mind plus the Angry Beaver Bar is there on Main. We have always stopped in Nemaha and visited with the “Get your own damned coffee” (I have the t-shirt) lady … sadly I fear she may be gone, all the town’s history is on the walls in her cafe/home,..days gone by. Good…[Read more]
Sandaltan . replied to the topic route maps with distances between pass through towns in the forum Miscellaneous 11 months, 3 weeks ago
In the past route maps have been available in metal racks next to the RAGBRAI merchandise trailer. For food & beverage on the route and pass through towns just keep your eyes open. Every pass through town is asked to provide a free water source on the route in town, nearly all do, but they may not be signed well. Bring two water bottles, when…[Read more]
Sandaltan . replied to the topic Sunday Mileage?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 12 months ago
A century day…….alright! When was the last hundred miler?
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