Carl Anderson

Carl Anderson replied to the topic My Proposal of Reconciliation in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 8 months ago

TJ was not from Iowa when he became Director. People please understand this country has travel agencies that do this for a living. And yes they put on world tours on bikes. The biggest and best well known is Back Roads Travel. Idon’t side with either as both sides handle the situation wrong in my opinion , but those of you that don’t…[Read more]

Carl Anderson replied to the topic My Proposal of Reconciliation in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 8 months ago

Well, not that anyone will listen but I will say it anyway.
The parent company should release the Ragbrai trademark so it can be made into a non-profit organization. Members of T.J team and members of the Register should be the temporary board members for this upcoming year only. Once it is up and running after next year’s ride,…[Read more]

Carl Anderson replied to the topic Where to next year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 10 months ago

I would think Starting in Sargent bluffs and ending in Muscatine would be a good ride. But it has been a long while since they went through Goldfield and Belmond and that part of the state

Carl Anderson replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 10 months ago

This year proved challenging for me, as I did not have enough training miles in .The last day was a long and toughest day for me as I hit the mental wall.I did have the determination not to walk up any hills this year. At the last hill going into Keokuk I met my match and was just about ready to get off when a Gentleman ran about 50 yards and…[Read more]

Carl Anderson replied to the topic Where to next year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 10 months ago

I don’t think Dyersville will be a stop as they are going to build a 8000 person stadium, The New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox are going to do a game there August 13 ,2020
But I could be wrong.

Carl Anderson replied to the topic Observations about the ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 11 months ago

My biggest observation was how poor of shape the county roads were. They could have put a cold patch on some of the holes. I would like to see less corporate vendors follow Ragbrai, put them in the unicorperateday towns that have nothing. Let the local business have main spots.
Also note that there are 2 types of cyclist on ragbrai, those…[Read more]

Carl Anderson replied to the topic American Legion Jersey in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 1 month ago

You sure can ride with us anyone that is a legion member can ride with us , even if it is for a day. We are going to have a stand at each meeting town and overnight town. I am going to be riding the whole ride also.one of those day I will most likely be a ride Right Ambassador. I am the 8th District Commander and my term ends after I install…[Read more]

Carl Anderson started the topic American Legion Jersey in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 1 month ago

https://via.primalcustom.com/
Please help us celebrate our centinal by any American legion members that are cycling please order your Jersey and show your support by wearing in on the Monday ride which is American Legion day.

Carl Anderson started the topic American legion cycling team in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago

A few of us in Iowa are thinking of forming An American Legion cycling team for Ragbrai next year to Celebrate American Legion being a 100 years old. Just wondering if other Legion members through out the US that cycle would be interested in joining and make it a National America Legion cycling team let me know what your thoughts are.

Carl Anderson replied to the topic 2018 Guess the Route Contest Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 6 months ago

I have done 2 Ragbrai s and have done the century ride both times, in 2016 and 2017 and I am no athlete. Last year I did it with a sinus infection. I just get up early and tootle slowly down the road and I was able to make it both times before the 6 pm cut of services. My Jersey is my theme, slow and steady.

Carl Anderson replied to the topic 2018 Guess the Route Contest Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 6 months ago

My prediction is Sioux City, Carrol, Ames, Grinnell,Oskaloosa, Mount Pleasant, Fort Maddison and Keokuk

Carl Anderson replied to the topic Tandem bikes. in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 6 months ago

Thanks

Carl Anderson replied to the topic Tandem bikes. in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 6 months ago

Thanks for the advice.

Carl Anderson started the topic Tandem bikes. in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 6 months ago

My wife and I are thinking out getting a tandem bike for some quality time together and to do some light touring around the area. Meaning a 100 mile radius of our home and possibly doing Ragbrai with.
We could use any advice, like how to train on them to how to decide which one would work for us.
Thanks
Carl and lina

Carl Anderson replied to the topic Cedar County Sheriff in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 7 months ago

I believe Ken’s idea is a good one, but ask each county to have a designated spot for a donation, or put it as an elective on the registration .
The Sherif is an elected official, so he might be speaking of concern from his voters.No matter what his motivation was I do think we should implement Ken’s idea and practice the Golden Rule to…[Read more]

Carl Anderson replied to the topic We can skip Kossuth county from now on. in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 10 months ago

I agree with TJ on all what he said. I would like if possible some day to be put on the fourm how much it cost to put on Ragbrai each year. And the average cost for the overnight towns and pass through towns. Because I live in the Area I know the local Ems services were stretched to their limits. And the local Fire Departments also.…[Read more]

Carl Anderson replied to the topic Be Kind in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 10 months ago

I take the meaning On your left, as you are passing me on the left side. So naturally I am going to stay right where I am at. To me that does not mean to move over, it simply means do not move left because you are passing me on the left.
Accidents on Ragbrai are usually a combination of factors. Just like a vehicle and cyclists accident can…[Read more]

Carl Anderson replied to the topic A 700 mile Ragbrai in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 10 months ago

I mean moto

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