skb-mpls
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skb-mpls replied to the topic ATTENTION PIE LOVERS! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Well I guess I’ll have to do the gravel loop to “earn” that pie!
Thanks Mark!
skb-mpls replied to the topic ATTENTION PIE LOVERS! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How about a sour cream raisin pie. They are getting more difficult to find these days.
skb-mpls replied to the topic 'Walking' through the towns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I’ll be the goofball wearing bright colored crocs with odyssey pedals on my Fairdale Weekender drop. After 3 RAGBRAI’s my wife thinks I need a new pair – but I’ll retire them after this season. I’ll have nearly 12,000 miles on them. It’s the only shoes I wear when biking from April > October in MN.
I hated my Giro spd shoes as invariably…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic average temp during RAGBRAI(should i bring the sleeping bag) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hey fellow Loon! Long range forecasts can be fickle but it does look hot.
A few years ago I sewed a queen sheet to a fleece blanket that works very well for me. I use a therma rest pad & when it is hot I lay on the fleece blanket with the sheet partially covering me… Really hot both battery fans pointed at me from opposite sides. If it is…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic Finally – some heat and humidity training weather in MN in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I suppose you may need a jacket and warm sleeping bag for the weather in southern IA in a few weeks. Haha Long range forecast calls for mid 90’s (more than likely high humidity) with all of that corn.
I’m just searching out some hills in Mpls, 30 mile training run with 1800′ of elevation change.
I’ll be ready.
skb-mpls started the topic Finally – some heat and humidity training weather in MN in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 4 weeks ago
So… forecast calls for highs of low to mid 90’s with dew points in the 70’s. Possible heat index will exceed 100 degrees. Folks in the southern states would laugh watching our TV weather folks… Its like a critical emergency up here!
I don’t happen to like hot humid weather, but I need to get my hydration down pat to prevent cramping…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic Gravel Loop Thoughts and Questions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Thanks much to all for great info and video. I’m all in. See you on the gravel loop!
skb-mpls replied to the topic Rain Gear in the forum Miscellaneous 1 month, 4 weeks ago
I don’t use rain gear unless it is quite cool. In the summer months- it seems that you either get wet from wearing a rain jacket (perspiration) or you get wet from the rain. Either way – with modern biking clothing you dry out quickly. During a heavy downpour – it is a great time to make friends under awning, visiting a farm couple on their…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic Gravel Loop Thoughts and Questions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
Cory:
Your riding a kick ass bike! I’m on a early retiree budget with my Fairdale Weekender drop 1×11 with 42cm tires… haha. I’ll be in much better shape than those riding the road bikes with 23’s.
I’ll look for your bike.
skb-mpls started the topic Gravel Loop Thoughts and Questions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
I would love to do the gravel loop, but am a little intimidated to do an 80 mile 4000′ of climb on day 1 in the Loess Hills area of western Iowa. Also, I’m kind of a neat freak with my bike & getting it full of grunge without having cleaning facilities following the day is another reason to put it off.
Questions:
1. Is the gravel loop always…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic How's the training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 1 week ago
1935 miles so far. Hard to find many “hills” in Mpls proper – but am seeking them out now.
Not sure I will be prepared to do the gravel loop and the nearly 4000 ft of elevation on day 1.
skb-mpls replied to the topic diabetic in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Speak with your doctor about blood sugar mgmt and dehydration. You will be burning off carbs at a higher rate than at home. I suffered from dehydration and many Type II meds may make dehydration worse. I now suspend my metformin medication (on drs orders) during the week of RAGBRAI & watch my sugar intake towards evening. I am a salty…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic How's the training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
As a early retiree and heart attack survivor I try to adhere to the “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes”. In Swedish its meaning is far clearer. It means “Go outside.”
In Mpls… it was a rough winter no doubt about it. I did not go cycling when it was colder than -10 F and do no not bike until roads and trails are plowed.…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic BRR Ride and BRRRRR it's cold ! in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I used to enjoy cross country skiing… Now my hips and back complain when I trot up the hills, so I bike all winter in Minneapolis.
Winter biking is simply a matter of dressing in layers and not leaving much skin exposed. Wicking layers next to your body and wool on top of that. I don’t have the budget for ventented biking shell… so I…[Read more]
skb-mpls replied to the topic Vegetarian/Vegan Food Options in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 9 months ago
I know the carbo hut is a veggie option, but I wish they would not serve overcooked vegetables.. Most of them are cooked to mush!
skb-mpls replied to the topic Electric assist bikes? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 9 months ago
Like others – the speed is the issue. In Minneapolis I am seeing more and more of these. The congested bike paths around the city lakes have a speed limit of 10 mph. It is rarely enforced – but in my opinion if a rider wants to ride 15-20+ miles per hour it is time to ride on the road in the bike lanes or with cars… I would like to see a…[Read more]
skb-mpls started the topic No License Plates this Year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 1 month ago
I received my packet from my group and the license plates – with emergency contact info are not in the packet. Was this an oversight or have they discontinued the license plates?
Personally – this was a great conversation starter knowing someones name and place of residence. Also of critical importance is the emergency contact info on the back…[Read more]