Wendy Albrecht
- Active 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team With Bus Has Space For Additional Riders in the forum Looking for RIDES 3 months ago
Hello! TeamDefcon5 is officially at capacity. See you on the ride!
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team With Bus Has Space For Additional Riders in the forum Looking for RIDES 3 months, 1 week ago
Hi Sally. We do offer daily rides. But, they aren’t rides in reverse of the route. Since we are supporting multiple riders, our team moves forward with the riders each day. I’m sorry that we won’t be able to help you out. I hope you do find someone that can. Happy riding!
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team With Bus Has Space For Additional Riders in the forum Looking for RIDES 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Hulagirl! Please reach out to me via email or text/call. I’d love to chat. We absolutely provide transportation to and from only. TeamDefcon5@gmail.com or 515-480-8298.
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Team With Bus Has Space For Additional Riders in the forum Looking for RIDES 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Jason! We totally do that. Shoot me an email or text with your phone and I’ll reach out to you.
Wendy Albrecht started the topic Team With Bus Has Space For Additional Riders in the forum Looking for RIDES 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Team Defcon5 is a team based in the Des Moines metro area with space for more riders. We are a mature laidback team consisting of riders aged teenager through 60s. Our bus is equipped with an onboard toilet, shower, microwave, and coffee maker. When the bus is parked, we have onboard AC and electric for device charging. There is storage under the…[Read more]
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Des Moines Metro to Le Mars in the forum Looking for RIDES 6 months ago
Hi! Team Defcon5 is home based in the Des Moines metro area. Several of our riders live in Central Iowa. Others are out of state riders. We’ve got a great group of people, but I’m sure that I am biased. We are a small team. Our bus allows for up to around 24 bikes on the rack. We offer week long services, daily rider services, as well as rides to…[Read more]
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Advice for riding a Recumbent Trike in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months ago
I borrowed a trike in 2017, due to a broken wrist that happened in May of that year. It was definitely a different experience from an upright bicycle. The hills are where the difference is most notable. You are basically pulling yourself up the hills instead of pushing down on the pedals. As others said here, there really isn’t a bottleneck kind…[Read more]
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic 1st time solo Wisco rider looking a team in the forum Wendy Albrecht 6 months ago
Hi Maria! If you are still looking for a team, Defcon5 has additional space for riders. Feel free to email me at TeamDefcon5@gmail.com or call me at 515-480-8298. We have riders from all several states. If you’ve found a team, that’s wonderful! We’re all just one big family anyway. :)
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Untitled ngg_pictures in the forum Wendy Albrecht 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Hi Dan,
The first time is always exciting! Congratulations! Team Defcon5 has room for new riders. We aren’t a huge team, but we may be a good fit for you. If you are still looking for a team, feel free to reach out to us at TeamDefcon5@gmail.com.
Wendy
Wendy Albrecht replied to the topic Recently broken foot – Riding advice needed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 3 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 2 years, 3 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 2 years, 3 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 2 years, 3 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 2 years, 3 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 2 years, 4 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 2 years, 4 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 2 years, 4 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!
