RAGBRAI 2010 first time

[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!

[Owlie]

I need to arrange this some time in the next four years or so. One of my friends and former roommates is doing his MD/PhD at Iowa. His lab apparently participates in one leg. It would be great to see him again...and tease him.