Help for my sister in Iowa!

[Susan126]

Hey, Sue,

I posted a note on the RAGBRAI message board, asking about Burlington biking. Here's what was posted in return---

"Hi! The folks at Bickels bike Shop (319-754-4410) on Agency Street will surely be able to help out. Leroy and Sandie and their staff are very helpful. We also have a great bike club here in Burlington with our own bus, weekly rides, A very large group that goes on Ragbrai, etc. Please check out www.bikeburlington.org or contact me firemutt24@hotmail.com for more info. "

Hope that is a bit of help for your sister.

annie

Thanks Annie . . . I will pass along your information. Knowing my sister she will be there within the hour! Well maybe by this weekend. I forgot she will be out of town for work until Friday.

I will email her all this great info. In fact I will email her a link to this forum. I don't know whether or not she will join. She's computer shy. Even if she doesn't join or perhaps she will just become a lurker (at first) she can at least check the Terry store out. She loves the bike clothes.

So Iowa's not flat betagirl? I've heard that! RAGBRAI does appear to be a lot of fun and my sister keeps telling me she wants "us" to do it some year. I explained to her that if she is serious about riding the RAGBRAI she is going to have to train all year long. Through the summer, fall, yes even winter, and spring. And build up those muscles and "sit bones" of hers! It does look like a big party. I was browsing the RAGBRAI site and noticed there is a lottery. How many riders are allowed betagirl? I could not find the number of entrants allowed. I also noticed today they posted the lottery results. Did you make it betagirl? Are your chances of getting drawn pretty good? I would hate to have my sister and I enter only to see me or her not get in. Oh and I love this years jersey. Very pretty. I love the red and black colors. I see they have camp grounds. Can you also make hotel/motel reservations along the route? I guess if you do they fill up quickly. I had back surgery in 96 and ever since I can only sleep on a bed. At least I can ride with no problems! It does look like a great ride. I'm getting pumped and I'm not even riding it this year! Maybe I will take my sister up on this . . . make her put her bike where her mouth is! LOL Maybe my daughter would like to do it too. She rides. Oh boy I'm all stoked now! Thanks again everyone for your help, suggestions, and encouragement!

Sue