Ragbrai 2025
- Thread starter Maria Parker
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quickbeam
Well-Known Member
It's nothing like the RAAM. They just announced the route, its shorter than average - 406 miles over 7 days, for an average of 58 miles/day. Even at 10 mph, that's a bit under 6 hours ride time per day.
This route looks FANTASTIC and will be an EPIC ride. I expect this to be a sellout for sure - this is the type of route that brings out EVERYONE who has always wanted to do this type of event. VERY stoked for this one.
Puttme Ray
Member
Larry it sounds interesting but you would have to allow me to tie rope to you to keep up. It won’t be crazy but intertaining
Larry Forgy
New Member
Just registered for RAGBRAI and for Brancel last night. Now only 141 days to get in shape! Any information about how large the Cruzbike group is for this ride? I am going to show up on my old Sofrider, and I am hoping that some kind souls will let me try out the other Cruzbikes. Thinking seriously about an S40.
By the way, in case anyone else is planning to go, the RAGBRAI price goes up tomorrow. I was a little annoyed at the mandatory nickel-and-dime extra fees: $5 postage to mail your registration, and a $16.50 "processing fee."
By the way, in case anyone else is planning to go, the RAGBRAI price goes up tomorrow. I was a little annoyed at the mandatory nickel-and-dime extra fees: $5 postage to mail your registration, and a $16.50 "processing fee."
Puttme Ray
Member
I believe at least 10 people, I am sure there will be an S40 to try.
LarryOz
Cruzeum Curator & Sigma Wrangler
I will see if I can bring and extra one for you from the Cruzbike Museum and have it there for you to try and ride - and even purchase when we are done if you like
Maria Parker
Administrator
Ragbrai has lots of information on their website, but for those of us doing this for the first time you can go here and learn a lot:
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RAGBRAI 101
Have you wondered what RAGBRAI exactly is? Where do you start as you plan your trip to Iowa? What do all those phrases mean? Read on for our RAGBRAI 101 Guide to all things RAGBRAI and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! What is RAGBRAI? RAGBRAI is a 7 day ride across the state of Iowa...
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Hope everyone is training and prepping for this epic journey. I am already super excited!
WIwireweaver
New Member
I am slowly (perhaps too slowly) getting out on my Q-45 for training rides, but I am only managing a single 20+ mile ride per week. I am already dubious about the seat cushion. Near the end of every long ride, my glutes get sharp pains and my feet become numb. Yesterday at the end of my ride I felt around my seat cushion and the actual seat was entirely compressed. My pain was due to NO CUSHION LEFT on the seat. I find the seat cushy at the beginning, but painful at the end. What do people do about this? There is no way I will be able to ride across Iowa like this!
Puttme Ray
Member
Hello All
I spoke with Rick the other day he asked about a few things I learned from my previous RAGBAI
1. Bring closed toed shoes you can take on the bike with you, if they get wet still comfortable and dry quickly.
A. if you stop at pass thru towns easier to walk around
B. When you get to camp site shoes to put on before you pick up your bag
C. walking around camp site saves your toes ( tent Stakes )
I used keens Sandles last time. This time Kane recovery shoes
small camp chair may be helpful fits in my bag
water proof soft bag
I put daily clothes in zip lock bags for each day they stay dry and easier to pack and locate. Put them back when done. Seperates dirty
when I shower I rinse days clothing hang then hang on tent to try dry. ride next day that way I only bring three - 4 changes
gym shorts I can wear after ride can use to hang out / jump in water etc
long sleeve Sun block shirt. - wide brim soft hat
one of my zip lock bags. Tights/thermal long sleeeve/ wool socks/
rain jacket / wind breaker. Just in case colder than I like
i also bring a charging brick for electronics. one lasted the entire week last time.
look for Casey gas stations they some times have fruit and such
Hy Vee grocery stores have fruits salads sometimes deli. Good break from vendor food
just my input if it helps great
bring cash max 50 a day. water drinks 1-2$. Food 5 - 10 $
each town required to provide free water expect well water.
i Did not worry about theft of anything. the least you can pack the better
I spoke with Rick the other day he asked about a few things I learned from my previous RAGBAI
1. Bring closed toed shoes you can take on the bike with you, if they get wet still comfortable and dry quickly.
A. if you stop at pass thru towns easier to walk around
B. When you get to camp site shoes to put on before you pick up your bag
C. walking around camp site saves your toes ( tent Stakes )
I used keens Sandles last time. This time Kane recovery shoes
small camp chair may be helpful fits in my bag
water proof soft bag
I put daily clothes in zip lock bags for each day they stay dry and easier to pack and locate. Put them back when done. Seperates dirty
when I shower I rinse days clothing hang then hang on tent to try dry. ride next day that way I only bring three - 4 changes
gym shorts I can wear after ride can use to hang out / jump in water etc
long sleeve Sun block shirt. - wide brim soft hat
one of my zip lock bags. Tights/thermal long sleeeve/ wool socks/
rain jacket / wind breaker. Just in case colder than I like
i also bring a charging brick for electronics. one lasted the entire week last time.
look for Casey gas stations they some times have fruit and such
Hy Vee grocery stores have fruits salads sometimes deli. Good break from vendor food
just my input if it helps great
bring cash max 50 a day. water drinks 1-2$. Food 5 - 10 $
each town required to provide free water expect well water.
i Did not worry about theft of anything. the least you can pack the better
Puttme Ray
Member
i am also bring flat peda in case I want to ride around at overnight town
