Wendy Albrecht
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Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Recently broken foot – Riding advice needed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
I broke my arm/wrist on May 30th of 2017. Yikes! My surgeon said no way. I said yes way and ended up riding a recumbent with a brace. Where there is a glimmer of hope and a seed of determination, you will find a way. 🙂
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Would like to join a host goup in the forum Looking for RIDES 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
Hi Michael,
We have space available in our fully supported team bus. We are based in Des Moines and can get you to Council Bluffs, all stops along the way, and back from Keokuk to Des Moines. We have weeklong or daily rider rates. If you are interested or have questions, please email Wendy at TeamDefcon5@gmail.com.
Have a great day!
Wendy
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team with bus, looking for in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
We still have room for riders who don’t mind tent camping, week long or daily riders. Email TeamDefcon5@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested. 🙂
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Two first-time brothers looking for a team to join. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
Also, our support driver is retired Air Force, if that sways your decision. 🙂
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Two first-time brothers looking for a team to join. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
Team Defcon5 also has room available. We are Des Moines based and can also get you to the start, from the end back to Des Moines. If you’ve not found a group to join, please email Wendy at TeamDefcon5@gmail.com. There is a weeklong rider fee, but includes full support.
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team with bus, looking for in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
Hi Amanda! Yes, we still have room. Email TeamDefcon5@gmail.com with your contact information. Let me know when is a good time to call. I look forward to talking with you.
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Wanting to join a team! in the forum Looking for RIDES 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
Hi Chad,
Team Defcon5 has space available for riders. I placed a post in the forum about the amenities of our bus and riding with us. Let me know if you’d like to talk more. Our email is TeamDefcon5@gmail.com.
Our forum post is from Sunday “Team with bus, looking for…”
Wendy Albrecht
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team with bus, looking for in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 7 months ago
Hi Carol! We do have available space. Email us at TeamDefcon5@gmail.com with your contact information. I’ll give you a call when it is convenient for you. I’d love to talk more and answer any questions that you have. Thanks!
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team with bus, looking for in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 8 months ago
Hi Rick! How exciting that you are a first time Ragbrai rider! You are going to have a great time meeting people from all walks of life and from across the globe.
Email us at the team email. We can talk more via email or by phone. I am happy to answer any questions.
Wendy
Wendy Albrecht started the topic Team with bus, looking for in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 8 months ago
Team Defcon5 is a 3 generation small family team. We have a good time within the boundaries of having young teenagers. We are not teetotalers.
Our bus has a roof bike rack for about 16 bikes. The bus is considered to be an RV as it sleeps up to 10 (5 bunks are claimed). Preference for bunks is given to week-long riders. There is an on board…[Read more]
Wendy Albrecht posted an update in the group Defcon5 3 years, 11 months ago
We have a bus and support people! Woo hoo!
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Have bus, need riders! in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 12 months ago
We may be interested. We’re from Des Moines. Our ridership waxes and wanes, but our team has never been more than 5 riders. My husband and I have only ridden a few days at a time. This will be our 3rd ride. Please let us know about fees and I will bring it up to him. Thanks!
Wendy