steve zink
- Active 3 weeks, 6 days ago
steve zink replied to the topic Hammock Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 9 months ago
The colorful string hammocks from South America work the best…lightweight..the big famalia ones are best if sitting in hammock with friend..
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 9 months ago
Many on team Shenanigans dont even leave the overnight until noon..so they can cycle in just as the sun goes down or even dark..their reasons are..1. Any leftover food is usually free…2. Wind dies down late in the day..3. No crowded road…4. Party Down in next to last town..5. They get to use their (generator) lights. Who am I to argue with that logic?
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 9 months ago
Many on team Shenanigans dont even leave the overnight until noon..so they can cycle in just as the sun goes down or even dark..their reasons are..1. Any leftover food is usually free…2. Wind dies down late in the day..3. No crowded road…4. Party Down in next to last town..5. They get to use their (generator) lights.
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
12 mph?..whats your hurry Ken?..yes, its humbling now when blue haired ladies and little kids pass me ..the only thing I can hang my hat on now is Ive never sagged in..
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
Ken, I would never get to the overnight if I made a habit of line standing..already did the math, countless ragbrais have me plodding along at 8 mph now..I looked up your Fuji..right, it really not rag touring but still workable with modification..I retired a 74 panasonic touring..for a wheeled lawn chair..which I suspect will make me even…[Read more]
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
Jason, hotel rooms are hens teeth.. Thats why the route is secret for a few weeks..so ragbrai can book them out ..only way is inside info, or investigative work before the route is out..its true ragbrai life revolves around that hot shower..and a comfortable bed..I have a coleman inyo tent. 4lbs as backup..
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
At least carry the clean clothes and shower gear on the bike..then if you have to wait for your friends or cant find them. at least you can find a hot showr if opportunity knocks…the secret to tent camping is not pitching it..always be looking for better accommidations.
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
I schlepp it all Ken…but leave the kitchen sink at home..30-35 lbs max..and I carry food..you wont see me standing in a ragbrai morning long breakfast line..thx heaven for HyVee
Many solos are banditos and dont want ragbrai services/sag but I pay registration for the main bennie..registration pays for the life flight to the hospital if a newbie…[Read more]
steve zink replied to the topic Riding Solo in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
Website was more lively back in the 90s..but I see some old timers are still here..one way is semi solo
..your brother/sister rides to midway and then you get to ride second half..and they drive the truck in..That would be semi solo without the gear..the putz way out.
Is this the hardcore solo gear thread?..for those that strap a lawn chair to…[Read more]