I was amazed how many were walking the hills last year.
What is this "walking the hills" of which you speak?
I don't have the numbers that Bulldozer posted, but I am on track to be ready. I'm following the RAGBRAI training schedule. I was a week ahead of the planned schedule until this week.
This week was not one of those stellar weeks for me. I did get some exercise in, but not so much on the bike.
What is this "walking the hills" of which you speak?
I don't have the numbers that Bulldozer posted, but I am on track to be ready. I'm following the RAGBRAI training schedule. I was a week ahead of the planned schedule until this week.
This week was not one of those stellar weeks for me. I did get some exercise in, but not so much on the bike.
My wife has 22 miles in training. I think she's counting on me to carry us all the way across Iowa on the tandem. That's not gonna happen.
I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this.
I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of $hit, man.
161602! I'm in. Check yours on the registration page if you have not yet received email notice.
Yup...Team Lounge will be sliding in to Sioux Center this July.
"I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark." -S. Hawking
LOL! So, where is the "clothing-optional" waterslide this year?!
Whichever one comes after the strong $3 Wild Turkey and Cokes.
"I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark." -S. Hawking
Post here if you plan to use a charter service this year. I've pretty much decided to use the Out of State charter service.
One option has the charter pick you up in the ending town the Friday before and then bus you to the beginning town the next day. This probably makes sense for people on the east side of the state. The other option is to get bused back to the beginning town at the end of the week. This make sense for those of us coming from the west. The other option is to just use the RAGBRAI services and work out your own transportation.
Post up and let me know what service you plan to use, especially if you're using the OOS charter.
I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this.
I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of $hit, man.
Post here if you plan to use a charter service this year. I've pretty much decided to use the Out of State charter service.
One option has the charter pick you up in the ending town the Friday before and then bus you to the beginning town the next day. This probably makes sense for people on the east side of the state. The other option is to get bused back to the beginning town at the end of the week. This make sense for those of us coming from the west. The other option is to just use the RAGBRAI services and work out your own transportation.
Post up and let me know what service you plan to use, especially if you're using the OOS charter.
Probably OOS for me also. Is there a way to sign up as a group?
We should probably talk about transportation to and from Iowa. Are you planning to drive this year? If so, could I hitch a ride?
BTW...picked up one of these for the Subaru...works as a tandem and a single bike rack.
"I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark." -S. Hawking
We can sign up as a group but that just gets us on the same bus.
I will be driving this year but via KC to drop off my daughter at her grandma's house. You're welcome to join us. We would leave the Friday before and drive to KC, stay the night and then drive to Sioux Center on Saturday (5 hours?). We would do the same on the way back home too: drive to KC, stay the night and finish the next day.
When I bought the tandem it came with a very similar Yakima rack. I did have to buy some brackets for it but now it will fit the Subie.
I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this.
I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of $hit, man.
We can sign up as a group but that just gets us on the same bus.
I will be driving this year but via KC to drop off my daughter at her grandma's house. You're welcome to join us. We would leave the Friday before and drive to KC, stay the night and then drive to Sioux Center on Saturday (5 hours?). We would do the same on the way back home too: drive to KC, stay the night and finish the next day.
When I bought the tandem it came with a very similar Yakima rack. I did have to buy some brackets for it but now it will fit the Subie.
I may just do that. I'd probably have to stay the night somewhere on the way back anyway even if I drove. Don't think anyone else is coming out from CO or the West coast this year or am I wrong?
"I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark." -S. Hawking
We can sign up as a group but that just gets us on the same bus.
I will be driving this year but via KC to drop off my daughter at her grandma's house. You're welcome to join us. We would leave the Friday before and drive to KC, stay the night and then drive to Sioux Center on Saturday (5 hours?). We would do the same on the way back home too: drive to KC, stay the night and finish the next day.
When I bought the tandem it came with a very similar Yakima rack. I did have to buy some brackets for it but now it will fit the Subie.
I'm planning on signing up with the OOS charter as well. Should I just do it? I'm signing up for another ride tonight, and I guess I might as well spend all my money at once, rather than drag it out!
Also, I will be driving in from Michigan, but haven't sorted out the rest of the logistics yet.
Oh, and 191 miles in so far.
Originally Posted by MarkS
I cannot decide whether the seafoam green Lounge kit is cursed or a suit of armor that protects us...like a lycra St. Christopher's medal.
I may just do that. I'd probably have to stay the night somewhere on the way back anyway even if I drove. Don't think anyone else is coming out from CO or the West coast this year or am I wrong?
I'm not aware of anyone coming from out west this year besides us. I assume MarkS will do the same thing again this year. We may be picking him up in Omaha.
I know that going through KC adds time to our drive but we won't have to pay for hotels.
I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this.
I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of $hit, man.
I'm not aware of anyone coming from out west this year besides us. I assume MarkS will do the same thing again this year. We may be picking him up in Omaha.
I know that going through KC adds time to our drive but we won't have to pay for hotels.
If you could pick me up in Omaha, that would be great. I arrive at the Omaha airport around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. I can hang out somewhere in Omaha until you arrive. (If Henry Porter still is in town, perhaps we can have lunch again.) I am flying out of Chicago on the following Sunday. If I can get a ride to Chicago with someone at the end, that would be great. Otherwise, one of my daughters will come from Chicago to pick me up at the end.
I will ship my bike directly to and from RAGBRAi, so I will not need transportation for my bike.
I will sign up with whatever charter service others are doing. Just let me know where I sign up.
I try to be perfectly civil, until someone really pisses me off.
First ride on the RAGBRAI tandem was cut short by a malfunctioning front derailleur. I need to get this thing in shape soon and get some miles on it.
Ours is finally getting dialed in. We did another 30 this morning after I tightened up the timing chain a bit. Back gears still seem a bit wonky in some combos, but I think it may just be a limitation of the 8 speed setup. It just isn't as precise as my 10 speed double.
Thinking I need to swap saddles also--the Terry Fly that was on it does not work for my butt.
"I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark." -S. Hawking
Ours is finally getting dialed in. We did another 30 this morning after I tightened up the timing chain a bit. Back gears still seem a bit wonky in some combos, but I think it may just be a limitation of the 8 speed setup. It just isn't as precise as my 10 speed double.
Thinking I need to swap saddles also--the Terry Fly that was on it does not work for my butt.
pssst....you ever try a Brooks......LOL
Of course I'm sure...that doesn't mean I'm right......
Originally Posted by nOOky
If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space!
Originally Posted by Opus51569
Maintaining a water feature is like dating a crazy woman. It seems like a good idea at the time... beautiful to look at... but then you make an innocent, offhand remark about her turning into her mother and she tries to stab you with a fork.
The '83 Trek 560 I built up is all sorted out mechanically -- pending the aforementioned mating of my ass to the Brooks saddle.
I'm happy with the gearing, too. The standard 53-39 crankset with the 12-29 cassette gives me almost compact gearing. In any case, it's close enough for me after trying it on some hills this weekend.
Now, I just have to overcome the single set of water bottle braze-ons, cause one just isn't going to cut it for me.
Originally Posted by MarkS
I cannot decide whether the seafoam green Lounge kit is cursed or a suit of armor that protects us...like a lycra St. Christopher's medal.
The '83 Trek 560 I built up is all sorted out mechanically -- pending the aforementioned mating of my ass to the Brooks saddle.
I'm happy with the gearing, too. The standard 53-39 crankset with the 12-29 cassette gives me almost compact gearing. In any case, it's close enough for me after trying it on some hills this weekend.
Now, I just have to overcome the single set of water bottle braze-ons, cause one just isn't going to cut it for me.
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Of course I'm sure...that doesn't mean I'm right......
Originally Posted by nOOky
If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space!
Originally Posted by Opus51569
Maintaining a water feature is like dating a crazy woman. It seems like a good idea at the time... beautiful to look at... but then you make an innocent, offhand remark about her turning into her mother and she tries to stab you with a fork.
Gonna throw on an SLR I have lying around first. Might actually get one of those Velo Orange Swallow copies--for $80 they are a lot cheaper than Brooks.
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