RAGBRAI 2010 first time

[Trek-chick]

I have never been but, plan to be there next year. I hear they say it is a series of 15-20 mile rides each day to the stops in the towns. Just think of it that way, and you will do fine. People there are amazingly helpful too so have fun and please report back on the forums about the experience

[Owlie]

Oh, I soo want to do it eventually. BF's dad does it every couple years. BF's talked about doing it. I think he wants to keep it a "no girls allowed" kind of thing, as he's never asked if I'd be interested or anything. That's fine. I didn't want to do it with him anyway. :P I'll find some nice TE-ers to go with. Hmph.


(Maybe I should rephrase that...)

[Catrin]

I'll find some nice TE-ers to go with. Hmph. (Maybe I should rephrase that...)

Trek Chick is planning on it, I think it would be a blast to do this, you want to go...perhaps between now and next summer we can put a TE group together? I guess they have a lottery for registration but groups are allowed to enter the lottery as a group... though it sounds like the odds of individuals and groups getting in the lottery are pretty good.

This is way early, just saying

[Trek-chick]

Trek Chick is planning on it, I think it would be a blast to do this, you want to go...perhaps between now and next summer we can put a TE group together? I guess they have a lottery for registration but groups are allowed to enter the lottery as a group... though it sounds like the odds of individuals and groups getting in the lottery are pretty good.

This is way early, just saying

I think that is a great idea....I'm turning 40 in Jan. so, I have to do it for my 40th year on this planet. That is my reasoning behind why I need to do it in 2011. I think it would be a fitting "oh no!!! I just turned 40...let's ride a bike across Iowa" kind of thing. Doing it with a group ot TE'ers would be awesome!!!!

[Catrin]

I think that is a great idea....I'm turning 40 in Jan. so, I have to do it for my 40th year on this planet. That is my reasoning behind why I need to do it in 2011. I think it would be a fitting "oh no!!! I just turned 40...let's ride a bike across Iowa" kind of thing. Doing it with a group ot TE'ers would be awesome!!!!

I think it is a great thing to do during my 51st year. I also have some personal history in Nebraska and Iowa from the dark ages so that increases the attraction. There is certainly time to plan for this, and I am looking forward to the report from this year

[MomOnBike]

All good advice so far, but I'll repeat.

Talk to people. Admire all the neat bikes. Sunscreen. Stop and enjoy the small towns along the way - those towns work hard for this, they need a reward. Stop at roadside watermelon stands. Sunscreen. Lip balm. Take pictures. If you can find the shower set-ups take advantage of them - it's money well spent. Don't forget your tire irons/pump. Sunscreen. Have fun.

[northstar]

Hey! I'll be there for Tuesday, Algona to Clear Lake. Wish I could ride the whole thing, but family obligations, blah blah blah! I'll be in a red Smartwool Jersey, white helmet! See you there!