RAGBRAI 2010 first time

[TrekTheKaty]

Oh, and I'll be 40 next year. Cheaper than a sports car!

[Owlie]

My friend in Iowa survived his 60-mile ride. He said that BF and I need to join him so we can help him if something goes wrong.

I've talked to BF about doing at some point--he said "And what gave you the impression that I wouldn't want you to come?" Oh, I don't know, the fact he didn't bother to ask? He's up for it--I just need to give him some notice so he has time to get in shape...

[Trek-chick]

Oh, and I'll be 40 next year. Cheaper than a sports car!

Me too!! Sign up starts in November..... I'll be there for sure. A TE team would be awesome!

[Catrin]

I am planning on it! A TE team would be fantastic - and there is nothing wrong with TE members bringing loved ones with them

[Trek-chick]

It's settled then........I will try to get something organized for TE members for Ragbrai 2011. I plan to sign up early, and I hear teams get preference too. I'm so excited.

Anyone interested........ keep your eyes open for a thread about this in November

[TrekTheKaty]

It's also on my calendar also. All the talk about trying to meet up--that would be perfect

I told DH that is what I wanted to do it for my 40th. I think he knows he's stuck--it's that or he has to go shopping!

I'm not sure about going camping in July, but after a long ride, I could sleep in the driveway (after a shower, of course)

[kjay]

Pardon my ignorance here, but what it would mean to be part of a team at RAGBRAI? Is it necessary that all team members be really good bicyclists? I'm experienced, for sure, but not to the level of you all. Thanks.

[TrekTheKaty]

1) Comraderie. I don't want to show up in Iowa alone! If there was a group to visit with before and after, I don't mind riding by myself (I'm not fast, but a good distance rider). So far no one in my family has been willing to go.

2) I believe if one member of the group gets picked in the lottery, the whole team is in.

Ideally, if we had a big enough group, we should be able to break up into skill levels. Then no one would ever get left behind.

[Possegal]

I'll be watching for the Nov thread too. This really appeals to me. Of course I'll be in the slow and steady group, for any other members who are looking for that group.

[TrekTheKaty]

I ride my bike so I can eat anything I want, so this sounds like paradise!

I tried to drive through Burger Kind on a 38-mile organized ride on Sunday--but my group missed the turn My order never caught up with me.