swiifg
- Active 8 months ago
swiifg replied to the topic First RAGBRAI Memories in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 8 months ago
I, like so many others, grew up in Iowa and had moved out of state in 1979 – my 1st job after college. Fast forward to 2013 – I am sitting on my front porch reviewing the RAGBRAI ride as it travels through the area of the state I call home. From that point on I wanted to do “just 1 day”. My sister agreed to accompany me in 2014 and we did just…[Read more]
swiifg replied to the topic Charter Reviews in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 1 year, 2 months ago
I am also interested to hear from someone who has used this charter. I spoke to the gentleman in charge last year early but ended up not doing the ride at all. He sure was good to visit with. They leave from a location in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area, if I remember right, which is a plus for me since I live west of Omaha 160 miles.
swiifg replied to the topic July 25 overnight(spoiler alert) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 3 months ago
Zac Brown Band is playing at the Jones County Fair July 25th.
swiifg replied to the topic Some of us would like to do both rides in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 4 months ago
Hopefully, for those of us unable to be there firsthand, somebody will give us a little information here once the event has completed.
swiifg replied to the topic Some of us would like to do both rides in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 5 months ago
Dizzy – given how this whole scenario was created by former director and staff, I think you hit the nail on the head with your description of “double cross”!!
swiifg replied to the topic What's with the beaded roadkill ? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
I’ve often wondered if the mass amounts of signage was retrieved once the ride was complete. Guess maybe not all is, although that’s not really a surprise. And although the decorations to road kill are also adding to the garbage along the route, it is humorous to see.
swiifg replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 8 months ago
Every year has it’s challenges. The longer final day shorts pass through towns since many of us are pushing to make it to the end by the team or charter cut-off. What stinks more in this scenario is when the “pro” in your group sets a really early cut-off because they have to get on the road back to home or the airport then you hustle non-stop…[Read more]
swiifg replied to the topic Ask yourself what you have done in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 8 months ago
This reminds me of a gal in 2016, when we were in a small, less than affluent southern route town. A young couple brought their young children to where the vendors were – each child carried a sack lunch – smart parents if they aren’t able to afford the prices charged on RAGBRAI for goodies. The gal next to us got up, offer her hand to the…[Read more]
swiifg replied to the topic Saddle suggestions-women in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years ago
I bought a Cloud 9 for my hybrid bike. Style of riding and position on the bike are different for everybody. I needed to avoid pressure on the tailbone area and the Cloud 9 works well for that as I sit more upright than on a road bike. Having the vented saddle is also a plus, in my opinion. Good luck finding your best new bike buddy!
swiifg replied to the topic Join Team RAGBRAI Siouxland Cyclists RAGBRAI SAG in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years ago
At the end of the week will you be making a stop in Council Bluffs or going directly to Sioux City?
swiifg replied to the topic Wednesday route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years ago
Detail on the website post below the graphic indicates total miles for the day, including the loop, will be 4562. That adds 1310 on the loop.
My question – are we seeing any of the overnight towns coming up with their themes? Seems like I’ve only seen one so far.
swiifg replied to the topic Medical ID bracelet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 1 month ago
At the very least I carry a photocopy of both my ID and Insurance card with me on my bike essentially any time I ride.
swiifg replied to the topic RAGBRAI virgin! advice sought. thank you! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 1 month ago
If you are considering bringing your ukelele and asking about costumes, you will fit into the RAGBRAI groove, no problem!
You ask about tunes – we were at a basketball game recently and heard Sweet Caroline. As you’ll find out, that song will forever remind you of RAGBRAI in the future.
swiifg replied to the topic Food prices in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 1 month ago
My 1st year on RAGBRAI, I took $100 per day to cover anything that may come up. Safe to say, almost half of that came home in my bag again. Although things may seem a bit high on occasion, the week is really pretty inexpensive.
And…..I need to put a plug in for my brother-in-law’s Shrine group. They set up in Ottumwa in 2016 (I believe near…[Read more]
swiifg replied to the topic Food prices in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 1 month ago
We also like to find the American Legion or VFW when possible. Usually a good basic meal at a reasonable price and good people to visit with. One of the best meals on the route, in our opinion, was “Hobo Breakfast” in Garden Grove, 2016 for $8. There is such a variety of food available from local organizations and they sure do appreciate the…[Read more]
swiifg replied to the topic Food prices in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 1 month ago
My experience over the last 4 years was drinks will run in the $5 range for smoothie or beer, maybe $2 for a can of pop or gatorade, water around $1 or $2. Pie was $4-$5 per slice last year. Lunch generally ran around $8 and church suppers in the $10-$15 range.
swiifg replied to the topic Teams in Nebraska? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 2 months ago
Dean, I am also a Nebraskan who would be glad to find a team originating closer to home. 2 riders from Hastings, 60ish and have done RAGBRAI 3 & 4 times. I’ll watch to see what responses you may receive.
swiifg replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 3 months ago
Since we have ridden through (or anticipated doing so) a Forest or State Park the last couple years, does anybody have guesses which of those gems we may see this year?
swiifg replied to the topic RAGBRAI 2019 Logo…Clues? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 5 months ago
The logo tends to angle from lower left toward the upper right. Maybe this year we get a southwest to northeast route.
swiifg replied to the topic Quiet Forum in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 5 months ago
I get the reference to damage to the “sport”. Let’s define that “sport” – it’s bike racing, right? I’m not sure about everybody’s attitude during RAGBRAI, but I, for one am all in on the fact that this event is a ride, not a race. How else would we older riders and everybody all the way down to the parent with a toddler riding in a tag-along be…[Read more]
