Ragbrai

Anyone going? Anyone ride it before? Just wondering what to expect. I'm leaving Friday for it.

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Permalink Reply by Tommy Riley on July 14, 2009 at 10:27am

Are you riding supported?

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Permalink Reply by Jamie on July 14, 2009 at 10:55am

heading out Friday afternoon.

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on July 14, 2009 at 1:31pm

Brian, expect partying - lots and lots and partying :)

Here are some CGOAB journals that people did from past RAGBRAIs.

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3Tzut&doc_id=2429&v=Gu
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3Tzut&doc_id=2622&v=A...
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3Tzut&doc_id=1285&v=8...

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Permalink Reply by Duppie 13.5185km on July 14, 2009 at 2:38pm

We did it last year and had a great time.
Your experience may depend on the type of rider you are. There were the racers who finished the daily route before 11am. The were the average folks who stop at every town and enjoy the food and activities (lots of farm animals to be petted!). They would typically arrive between noon and 5pm .The majority falls in this category. And there were the partygoers that would leave late and arrive late, usually happily inebriated
Few things I noted:
1. Whoever said Iowa is flat must have never visited Iowa. Coming from Chicago there was significant (but doable) elevation difference.
2. You never ride alone. The constant stream of riders was amazing.
3. Iowans are very friendly folks.
4. The good pie sells out quickly
Duppie