tjdale57

tjdale57 replied to the topic Announcement Party in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Looks like you can live stream….for $10. I don’t recap a fee in the past. It was live on youtube. WTH?

tjdale57 replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 1 month ago

I did not take your advise and did in fact run into two detours. I skipped around the first but that only took me to the second. I was just a few miles in when I was able to flag down a sheriff but he had no idea what the detour was even for. I took the chance and was able to hike a bike around the construction site, but otherwise I was looking…[Read more]

tjdale57 replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 2 months ago

TUGBRAI – Tims Unofficial Great Bicycle Ride Around Iowa starts July 11 from Spring Valley MN to Grinnell with over night stops in Osage, Clear Lake, Allison, Marshalltown, Montezuma, New Sharon. Solo ride but hope to see others on the road and would love to have others join me. Camping planned but motel alternatives possible.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 3 months ago

I try to stop in Wisconsin on my way out or back from RAGBRAI and buy several cases.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 3 months ago

I second the trip to New Glarus. Visit the brewery. Great place and great beer.

tjdale57 started the topic Des Moines Brewery Hopping? in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 4 months ago

I am interested in replacing my 2020 RAGBRAI with a brewery hopping ride in and around Des Moines. I would like to do a 3-4 day ride with maybe 3-4 brewery/pub stops per day, motel overnighting but open to camping. Does anyone already have such a route in hand they would be willing to share?

tjdale57 replied to the topic Fat Bike Riders in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 4 months ago

Have you considered 29 plus? Love my Surly Ogre 29×2.5.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Getting on your bike despite COVID-19? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 6 months ago

I live in the boonies and ride alone as there are few if any cyclists living nearby. So I practice social distancing any way. But the road are particularly empty now and driveways are full of cars. I’m riding!

tjdale57 replied to the topic IOWA Ride(Dubuque) to RAGBRAI(Clinton) Parking situation. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 7 months ago

Have not heard about Clinton parking but Bikes To You is running a shuttle from Clinton to Dubuque. So they must know of two week parking plans in the making. You can drop off your bike and gear in Dubuque, drive to and park in Clinton, and take their bus back to Dubuque.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Le Mars 2005 Campground in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 7 months ago

Do you recall where the RV camp was that year?

tjdale57 replied to the topic Type of Bike??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 7 months ago

Lots of good used deals on Facebook Marketplace and other sites, but if your old bike is comfortable and in working order, ride it. It is only a 7 day event. Besides there will be many bikes older than your 20 year old bike.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Seeking Info about RVs at RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 7 months ago

Sent you a private message.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 7 months ago

Does anyone know of 2 week parking in Clinton or be willing to have someone park at their property?

tjdale57 started the topic Parking in Clinton for those riding IR and RAG in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 7 months ago

Does anyone have knowledge of two week parking in Clinton? Or is anyone out there willing to allow parking on their property?

tjdale57 replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 8 months ago

I am think of doing just that. I would be interested in hearing from folks who may be parking in Clinton and bagging it to Dubuque OR those who will bag it from IR to RAGBRAI at the switch over. I am thinking of skipping day 7 of IR and heading to RAGBRAI instead of going to Rock Rapids.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Charters back to the Starting Town?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 8 months ago

Check out Brancel Charters. They offer week long service as well as shuttle options and they do a great job.

tjdale57 replied to the topic IOWA Ride(Dubuque) to RAGBRAI(Clinton) Parking situation. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 8 months ago

Looking at doing both rides also. Parking is a concern. I was also wondering if anyone is offering a shuttle service either between Clinton and Dubuque or between Rock Rapids and LeMars? Certainly riding between those towns is an option if you are equipped to bag it. But if not you are stuck doing one or the other ride.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Do you like the route in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 8 months ago

Good towns. Nice route. Maybe can do both rides.

tjdale57 replied to the topic Brancel Charter in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 9 months ago

You cannot go wrong with Bob Brancel

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