tacook
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tacook replied to the topic Another Pie Thread in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 5 months ago
I search each RAGBRAI for gooseberry pie…mmmmmm
tacook replied to the topic My experience of 2018's Karras Loop in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 9 months ago
Agree about the Co-Line factory. A great break from the headed winds. Very much appreciate their efforts when they didn’t have to do anything
tacook replied to the topic Thinking ahead to 2019 … in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 9 months ago
The 6-day Souix City to Davenport 50th ride would be a good time to do tbe 7th day along the Mississippi
tacook replied to the topic Iowa kindness in action in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 10 months ago
Yes, Iowa kindness abounds on RAGBRAI (and always!). We had two acts of kindness during one incident. My husband dropped/lost his bike wallet in Riverside. The town’s RAGBRAI leader, after taking his information, asked if we were okay for cash, fully planning to ensure we had enough money to make it (fortunately we had split our money between…[Read more]
tacook replied to the topic Tornado Damage in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 10 months ago
Definitely happy to contribute
tacook replied to the topic Food? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 10 months ago
We eat a mini-Kind bar each morning to get us to the first pass through town for breakfast. We also keep two in the bike bag as emergency rations. Other than that, we get all of our food from non-profits in the towns
tacook replied to the topic Tire availability in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 10 months ago
Agree with carrying a spare tube. No need for a tire. The bike shops have them. The year we needed a new one for our tandem, the RAGBRAI traveling bike shop for that town had one. We were back on the road in no time!
Also, the bike shops on RAGBRAI don’t price gauge. Their prices are on par with what they would be in their brick and mortar store.
tacook replied to the topic On Official RAGBRAI Time… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 10 months ago
Last day of work is Thursday. We’ll hit the road that night :-)
tacook replied to the topic Denison Help! Park Motel in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 10 months ago
Consider contacting Denison’s RAGBRAI housing committee to see if they have any willing hosts.
tacook replied to the topic Bike security? in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 11 months ago
Our 7th RAGBRAI and we’ve never locked up a bike. Overnight we keep them in the vestibule of our tent.
tacook replied to the topic Overnight bike parking in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 11 months ago
Our tent has a vestibule that we use to park our bikes in. Out of sight, out of mind. Plus keeps them out of the rain and dew.
tacook replied to the topic Bike Boom Box in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 years, 11 months ago
LawnchairMan—thanks for the info about the creator of Cycle Sound. We love ours still!
I’ve had many people thank us for helping pull them around the Karras Loop with the help of music.
tacook replied to the topic How do you carry your money on the ride? Wallet? Plastic bag? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years ago
We use both a plastic sandwich bag and a small plastic biking wallet.
tacook replied to the topic Tent Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 2 months ago
The year my husband couldn’t go and I went alone, I still used our six person tent (He’s 6’2″ and has a rule about being able to get dressed standing up). Lots of individual riders use a 4-person tent. As long as it’s something you are comfortable putting up and taking down alone, go for it!
tacook replied to the topic First time riders looking for a team to join in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 6 months ago
Bicyclists of Iowa City is great local club that welcomes riders. Check out their website. They haul gear, offer tent set up, and have a nice communal tent where folks hang out. Overall older crowd, so campsite is quiet at night. Well established group and their RAGBRAI service is like a well-oiled machine.
tacook replied to the topic A Beginner's Guide to RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 4 months ago
I would remind folks to inflate their tires in the morning. We’ve helped many riders with blown tires early in the morning. The cooler temps cause air pressures to decrease overnight.
tacook replied to the topic A Beginner's Guide to RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 4 months ago
I would remind folks to inflate their tires in the morning. We’ve helped many riders with blown tires early in the morning.
