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Sandaltan . started the topic SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE A BIT THIN in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 9 months ago

Be prepared, keep your water bottle full and pack a couple extra road snacks. I have seen small towns run short of food during normal years, this year does not shape up as a “normal”…[Read more]

Sandaltan . replied to the topic RV Pass Needed in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 9 months ago

The ride continues to evolve. Week long rider registrations have increased to 12,500 and buy that RV pass at the EXPO.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic A note to e-riders… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 10 months ago

“Behave yourselves” Goes for all of us. Not just some of us.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Attendance projections? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 11 months ago

From “RAGBRAI history – Factoids”
8,500 Annual Riders
In fact, the ride has become so popular that RAGBRAI officials now limit the number of week-long riders to 8,500 in order to maintain a sense of control and insure fewer injuries.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Attendance projections? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 11 months ago

KenH is correct. “More than 14,500 cyclists have registered for RAGBRAI this year. Drake said that’s higher than past years” It seems to me In years past the agreed upon cap for registrations was 9,500. Come one come all!

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Attendance projections? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 11 months ago

Good observation Moots. Drones and their videos will become much more available.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Bachlorette Riders need to join a team! in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 2 years, 11 months ago

This thread is old enough to be in fourth grade.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic What happens if someone misses the baggage truck? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 12 months ago

If you miss the truck or have a major mechanical problem find a way to the local Hy-Vee Grocery. There will be three or four or maybe half a dozen team busses in the parking lot plus a handful of other support vehicles parked while drivers replenish supplies and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Packing list in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years ago

Sleep mask, that pole you pitched your tent next to so that you could lean your bike on the pole may be a zillion lumen street light. Pinch light, the Kybo has no light switch. Toilet paper or paper towel in a sandwich bag tucked into a jersey pocket, that Kybe may be out of paper and that corn field surely is out of paper. Ear plugs,…[Read more]

Sandaltan . replied to the topic Internet access during the week? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 years ago

Public library may be the answer. If you drive to an off route town you would be assured of very little traffic to contend with. Or, maybe use the library in your current overnight town then drive to the next overnight town. Be sure to have a paper Iowa map, the RAGBRAI route map and the truck route map.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Attendance projections? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 years ago

I expect registration to be extended thru May 1. LCM: I believe this is your second boycott of the ride. Correct? Please reconsider, politics is no reason to miss any bike ride.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Dorm or other indoor camping options–any? in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years ago

Amazing that Fort Dodge hotel rooms would be available in late March. There are many more hotel rooms in Waterloo/Cedar Falls with a metro population of 170K vs Ft Dodge at 24K. This may well be another sign of a low turn-out for this year’s ride.

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Sandaltan . started the topic Registration Extended to 15 April in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 years ago

If you missed that first deadline ya got another chance. Check the crawler at the top of this page.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic virtual route party free water bottle in the forum Sandaltan . 3 years ago

A RAGBRAI official explanation is needed.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Monday Meet town? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 years ago

I have more than just a feeling that volunteers and vendors will be fewer in numbers than previous years. So…I think that carrying a few munchie bars and two, not one, water bottles would be prudent. Also, when one water bottle empties I begin to look for the next chance to refill. I have seen some long stretches in other years when water…[Read more]

Sandaltan . replied to the topic bus back to start?? in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years ago

Good question. Moots, any idea?

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Updated Site! in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 1 month ago

The Princess desires a darker font…….make it so.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic Fitness Lynn in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 years, 1 month ago

We can hope.

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Sandaltan . replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 2 months ago

Each morning’s start time is determined by the slowest member of our group. There is no higher authority. The little stoker will back me up on this.

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