SFC JKL 2
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SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic RAGBRAI L? (aka the 50th anniversary ride) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month, 1 week 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 1 month, 3 weeks 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 1 month, 3 weeks 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 1 month, 3 weeks 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 2 months 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 2 months, 4 weeks ago
I predict my next ride in Iowa will go from Perry to Rippey.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic "Reserved" Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 1 week ago
The main campgrounds have always been land grab. In our early team days, we had someone going to the next town at 5:00 to reserve our spot. We still had trouble in some places. The key was know how much space you needed and not exaggerating. If I was setting up and someone told me it was “reserved” and not marked, they could set up around…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Observations about the ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
After the route announcement, I don’t even really look at the map. I’m going to ride until we get to the end anyway. I go out of my way to support the people who come out TO SUPPORT US. It’s the support of the great people of Iowa who make the ride what it is. Name another ride where people set up on the side of a gravel road selling water and…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Who cheated? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Gave up on that years ago. Career E7. I’ll be retired before next year’s ride.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Thanks T.J. and crew for another fun year. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Is there a loyalty rewards program? Can we lock in our price?
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Cheap Trick for RAGBRAI 2020? in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Where was Maddie Poppe?
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Thanks T.J. and crew for another fun year. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for another great year. Remember that everyday is hug a cop day for the ISP. They’re the best.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Who cheated? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I’ll admit we cheated. Spent Friday night at a house in West Point. I really wanted to see the Spazmatics. My understanding is we really didn’t miss much on the round trip. I’m sure I’ll feel guilty and make it up later since I live in Quincy and make it up to Burlington a couple times a month.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Who won RAGBRAI 2019??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The two girls I rescued that someone was charging $200 to be taken from Keokuk to Quincy. They shipped their bikes so it was only them and their luggage. I let them sleep at my place instead of getting a hotel, and only charged them a pizza.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Observations about the ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 3 weeks ago
When we had teams pulling big stereos, we had a lot of good music on the route. Now that anyone can go to Walmart and get a blutooth speaker for their water bottle holder, 90% of it is crap. Electronic dance beats, completely unknown crap, or something where every other word is a f word or ethnic slur. Bring back the spoolers any day.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Observations about the ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Fat tire bikes almost disappeared on this years route. Two wheel recumbents were also very few and far between. The bumpy roads were a real pain. I understand flooding and winters have destroyed what were perfectly fine roads a couple years ago.
Fewer pass through towns went out of their way for us. I didn’t see towns overwhelmed like some of…[Read more]
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Good luck, Godspeed, safe ride & have fun! in the forum Miscellaneous 4 months ago
Safe travels. Hoping this cold front comes in before we melt. See you tomorrow.
SFC JKL 2 replied to the topic Cover my bike in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months ago
Unless you have a leather seat, or something that will retain wetter, it really doesn’t matter. Wipe it off with a rag in the morning.