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July 30, 2016Good and bad luck of another unforgettable RAGBRAI
Amid tragedy and serendipity, you can't make this stuff up.
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July 16, 2012
RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #10: The RIGHT Condition
This is my final article on RIDE RIGHT before the big ride. Ironically, the big tip is “Get yourself in good physical shape.” We start riding on Sunday, so if you aren’t in shape by now carefully think about your RAGBRAI plans. Hopefully, you have been following along with Coach Ertl’s blog and you have trained to peak physical condition.
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July 14, 2012
RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #9: The RIGHT Attention
It isn’t easy to concentrate for seven days of bicycle riding with 10,000 or more people, but you have to. There are all kinds of things to pay attention to including emergency vehicles, gravel or debris on pavement, pavement cracks, and railroad tracks.
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July 07, 2012
RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #8: The RIGHT Attitude
We have a saying on my team about attitude. You have an unlimited supply of fun, but you are only allowed one meltdown. You choose when to use it. You can save your meltdown for the end of the week when you are seriously tired. You can use your meltdown on Sunday, but you have to have fun for the rest of the week. You can even choose not to use your meltdown, but there are no rollover minutes.
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May 31, 2012
RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip #6: The RIGHT Frame of Mind
Each year I have a few friends that want to ride RAGBRAI for the first time. They seek advice on training and logistics. It is really hard to prepare them for the amount of bicyclists that they will encounter. It is even more difficult to explain how the right frame of mind can make your ride better.
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