Who's doing RAGBRAI?
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Thats intense! I did the triple last year and kick my ***.
I had a kid in January and I am absolute **** shape but I can't wait for RAGBRAI. This years going to be tough for me but I still love it. Beer and bikes is there anything better?
I didn't realize you were also doing RAGBRAI. Want to hook up with the rest of us from RBR?
-Bulldozer
Just because someone likes to hammer it now and then, don't make assumptions that they aren't enjoying the ride. Some of the faster riders out there are enjoying their time on the bike doing what they love with their buddies. They then get off the bike and party it up in the towns. I know we will often leave the bar in one town after some riders, pass them on the road and already be enjoying the next town when those same riders arrive. I would not enjoy putting along unless I had a reason like one of my kids riding with me.
I don't get how someone doing what they enjoy and not interfering with your ride should bother you.
I believe this will be my 15th ride. I missed one year entirely due to a new job.
I should of included in my first post....
Mr serious rider gets offended easily when you say something like this on a message board.
A little touchy today I see.....I didn't realize you were the 1 serious rider on Ragbrai out of the 10,000 that ride.
Trust me I know plenty of people that start in morning and ride clear through as fast as they can stoping only at the halfway point to eat.
To each there own. It sounds like you enjoy it.. Congrats. You are 1 out of the 98% that love it. The other 1 % are serious and the other 1 % are people that shouldn't be doing it in the first place and hate it.
This'll be my second RAGRBAI. Last year I was able to pedal the whole state (including Potter Hill) on a 1980 Schwinn without clip in pedals & gloves. I'd list these items as TOP priority:
1. Butt Butter/anti-monkey butt/gold bond for your ***. I started to get a rash mid-week. This is no joke.
2. Tons of chap stick/lip balm.
3. Padded cycling shorts and/or a nice seat. See #1
That being said, this year I've splurged on a nice red Cannondale road bike with yellow accessories. Compared to the Cannondale, the Schwinn rides like a tank. I'll post a pic of my new baby before I take off for the week.
1. Butt Butter/anti-monkey butt/gold bond for your ***. I started to get a rash mid-week. This is no joke.
2. Tons of chap stick/lip balm.
3. Padded cycling shorts and/or a nice seat. See #1
That being said, this year I've splurged on a nice red Cannondale road bike with yellow accessories. Compared to the Cannondale, the Schwinn rides like a tank. I'll post a pic of my new baby before I take off for the week.
I'm in! The handy little route maps were posted today, so I think I'll kill some time this afternoon preparing my pocket guide and getting excited for the ride.
2011 Route Maps | RAGBRAI
2011 Route Maps | RAGBRAI
Look out RAGBRAIers!
Yes, I know it's a retread from last year's RAGBRAI thread, but I will keep posting this picture every time someone mentions driving RAGBRAI.
I should of included in my first post....
Mr serious rider gets offended easily when you say something like this on a message board.
A little touchy today I see.....I didn't realize you were the 1 serious rider on Ragbrai out of the 10,000 that ride.
Trust me I know plenty of people that start in morning and ride clear through as fast as they can stoping only at the halfway point to eat.
To each there own. It sounds like you enjoy it.. Congrats. You are 1 out of the 98% that love it. The other 1 % are serious and the other 1 % are people that shouldn't be doing it in the first place and hate it.
You seem to make a lot of assumptions. When driving, do you call everyone passing you maniacs and everybody going slower than you idiots?
There are definitely hard-core riders that are using this for training, but I have less problem with those guys then the 8 mph putters swerving and not being "good" riders. I would say 98% of people enjoy the ride and in there is a range of 5-25 mph speeds. But, that is my opinion.
I gots HW's ph. number. I'll probably text once the road gets rolling so we can all get together for a couple of days/drinks.
Assumptions??? Really??
So you're assuming that I'm calling people on the interstate idoits because of how they drive?? Which translates to how I view people on Ragbrai??? Really?? And never did I call a serious rider an idoit in this thread. Go back and read it. WOW!!!
I've seen as many accidents or near accidents from slow riders like you said as I do some speedsters and training people. I will agree that the slow riders swerving are a problem, but they are more predictable as you see them coming.
Unless you check your mirror every second I have seen just as many people flying by you forgetting to say "on your left" and almost clipping you.
It goes both ways... But thanks for assuming my exact thoughts on it.
Like I said there are some serious riders that don't enjoy themselves. I was just warning the OP about it.
Yep, you win. Note to self to stay away from Team Joker. See ya soon, Velo! Can't wait.
I should of included in my first post....
Mr serious rider gets offended easily when you say something like this on a message board.
A little touchy today I see.....I didn't realize you were the 1 serious rider on Ragbrai out of the 10,000 that ride.
Trust me I know plenty of people that start in morning and ride clear through as fast as they can stoping only at the halfway point to eat.
To each there own. It sounds like you enjoy it.. Congrats. You are 1 out of the 98% that love it. The other 1 % are serious and the other 1 % are people that shouldn't be doing it in the first place and hate it.
Not offended nor touchy today. Just confused by your problem with those that hammer. You cleared it up in your following posts. I'm not sure how much fun riding straight through would be either, but I don't have a problem with someone doing it if that is what floats their boat. We tend to ride toward the back of the pack so the roads are a little clearer. That way we don't have to contend with nearly as much traffic and a we have to pass (and are passed by) fewer riders.
Perhaps we will see each other on the ride and can have a beer together.
