statrixbob
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statrixbob replied to the topic What prevents you from riding RAGBRAI every year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 1 month ago
I live in Hawaii. :-) While I’ve now ridden RAGBRAI four times, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2019, it’s just too expensive to fly to Iowa every summer when I have other places to visit as well. If I lived anywhere closer…well…who knows?
statrixbob posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago
Off for the 40 mile ride listed on today’s training…getting easier and easier.
statrixbob replied to the topic Baseball Fans on Ragbrai – Burlington Bees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 8 months ago
Just noticed that you can now buy tickets for the game…got mine already!
https://www.milb.com/burlington-bees/tickets/single-game-tickets
See ya at the game!
statrixbob replied to the topic Electric assist bikes? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 9 months ago
As long as folks using ebikes ride safely I’m fine with it. Here in Hawaii we do have a few problems with folks riding ebikes in bike lanes unsafely, not calling out that they are passing, passing to close and stuf…but that has nothing to do with ebikes, that has to do with courtesy and safety and regular bike riders are as guilty of it as anyone.
statrixbob replied to the topic Baseball Fans on Ragbrai – Burlington Bees in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 9 months ago
I’m in! I love minor league ball.
statrixbob replied to the topic Touring after RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 4 months ago
jp – When are you going to be on the Hennepin?
statrixbob replied to the topic Touring after RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 4 months ago
I’ve not toured after RAGBRAI on either of the two I’ve done previously. But this year I’m heading to a specific Great Lake; Lake Michigan. I’ve got a high school reunion to attend near Milwaukee the weekend following RAGBRAI.
I’d love to bike around Erie sometime as I have a friend in the area who’s offered to host me several times – just never…[Read more]
statrixbob replied to the topic Simple shuttle from Bellevue to Glenwood Sunday early AM? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 4 months ago
Our problem has been solved. I was down for riding in actually my partners somewhat less so. In any case, we’ve figured out how to get us all to Glenwood happily. :-)
Aloha,
Bob
statrixbob started the topic Simple shuttle from Bellevue to Glenwood Sunday early AM? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 6 months ago
I’m wondering if anyone has a good idea on how to get from our hotel in Bellevue NE to Glenwood on Sunday very early. My friend is riding only one day and we’ll be stashing a car in Shenandoah for him to return in after Day 1. However with no hotel near Glenwood we are about 16 miles away. Yeah, we could ride, I’ve suggested it, but he’d rather…[Read more]
statrixbob replied to the topic Looking to ride for fitness & altruism – need advice in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 10 months ago
Aloha!
You have a great goal and I don’t want to dissuade you, but I do have some experience to share. I’ve ridden RAGBRAI twice, 2011 and 2013, and I’ll be back this year.
The first two times I rode I was as heavy as you are now, so weight isn’t a real problem for riding, though I’ll admit it doesn’t make things easier. I did work up to the…[Read more]
