SFC JKL 2
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SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Hy-Vee on RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 days ago
Casey’s is open all night. Pizza, beer, and a bathroom. What more could a person ask for.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Anyone doing RAGBRAI also doing the Five Boro Tour in NYC? in the forum Miscellaneous 4 days ago
I’m glad I did the 5 boro once (they took an awesome picture of me in front of Radio City). Riding across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge was incredible. Riding wise it was a nightmare. 40k people zig zagging across 6 lanes. Then they had a wreck and shut down the route for over an hour. I also loved having to go there to pick up your packet the…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Does anyone ride a decent high end road bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 3 days ago
I’m not going to Ragbrai to impress anyone. Ride what you want. Ride what is comfortable. The biggest rookie mistake is going too fast. There’s no prize for getting to the next town first. My theory is everything I take to Ragbrai is disposable. Even my bike. I would really miss it, but wouldn’t get upset if something happened to it.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Type of Bike??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 6 days ago
28’s ride a little nicer. You won’t notice a difference in weight as long as you get kevlars (folding bead). Get in your miles and test everything before you get to Ragbrai. The start in Lemars is not the time to be breaking in something new.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Jose: I’m not sure you are keeping up with current events, but TJ changed the dates of Iowa’s ride to the week before and the direction to East to West. That eliminated all the problems with the BS you were spewing. Try keeping up.
Looking forward to two fun weeks of riding in July.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Questions from a first time RAGBRAI rider… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 6 days ago
If you are planning on using the baggage truck, you’ll need an east/west shuttle to get to the start (around $150). Using a charter for the week will vary greatly upon what you want. Carrying your bags v. a tent set up with your bags in it. Don’t sweat the lottery. Lock your bike if it makes you feel better. No worry about safety. Check the…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Do you like the route in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month ago
Dieter needs to work on his presentation skills. Looks pretty short and fairly flat.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month ago
TJ was worried about Ragbrai being harmed by being associated with fake news DMR. It took serious balls to do what he did. I agree with him morally. He just underestimated brand loyalty. Hopefully it ends up win-win. Since I’m getting closer to unlimited free time, two weeks sounds better than one.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic RAIN! in the forum Miscellaneous 1 month ago
Once you go sandals, you’ll never go back. Expect to do a lot walking around towns. If you’re not waling, you’re missing out. The biggest rookie mistake is going to fast. You have all day to get to the next town. There’s no prize for coming in early.
Expect at least 1 day with a good rain and 1 night of a hurricane. I leave the rain coat in…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Happy New Year! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Happy New Year everyone. The roads are clear. It’s a great day for a ride.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
That’s the plan. I haven’t heard anything from the team yet, so I might be riding solo on the front half. There’s plenty of time to work out the details. I’m sure there will be shuttles on the back side when the time rolls around.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Why do you RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The ride is what you make it. It’s the scale that makes it so good. If you want to do something, there are 500 other people that would like to do it too. You never ride more than a couple miles without seeing something to eat or drink. Many times we’ll stop to regroup at a house and end up having someone pull beers out of their fridge for us…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic RAGBRAI L? (aka the 50th anniversary ride) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I think we can skip Des Moines on the guess the route list because everyone with a brain cell will have that one. I too think that it will come close to the original route. They will move it around with changes to roads that occurred the last 50 years, but follow the general path. The Register will throw out money for a big name band. The…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic What prevents you from riding RAGBRAI every year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Work has been the only reason so far. I’m trying to get my wife to go again next year, but I doubt if she will have the vacation time from work. Hopefully I’ll be retired before next years ride.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic New to RAGBRAI…looking for Ohio riders to join up with in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Welcome. Without knowing anything, I’ll give you my normal virgin advice. It’s a ride, not a race. The biggest rookie mistake is riding too fast. Not speed, but not stopping to look around. Where most rides avoid civilization like the plague, Ragbrai goes from town to town. Stop, walk around, talk to people, and see what they have to offer.…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Please fire Aaron Calvin in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 months ago
On the good side, the fund is up to $1.7 million and Saturday has been declared “Carson King Day” in Iowa. AB is also backing out on the 1 year beer supply but said they would add $500 to their donation to the Hospital.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Please fire Aaron Calvin in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 months ago
I have a degree in journalism, so this is near and dear to my heart. Yes, I also sent a letter to the editor (whom should be disciplined if not fired as well). This is a feel good story about a kid who made a funny sign. It went viral and ended a rising over a million dollars he is donating to a children’s hospital next to his rival team’s…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 started the topic Please fire Aaron Calvin in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 months ago
A man raises over $1 million for your children’s hospital and you decide it would be a good idea to destroy his life based on a tweet he made 8 years ago when he was 16. Wow!
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic 2019's Ride– What will you change (for you) for next year's ride? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I got bigger/better cooler for the back of my bike. Ditch drinkers unite!
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Where to next year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 6 months, 1 week ago
I predict my next ride in Iowa will go from Perry to Rippey.