My Group 🚴♀️ 🚴🏿
Have I found my group?
Today I did a ride (not on a Tommaso, though) with four other riders, at least two of whom have done RAGBRAI. It was great to chat with some folks who have actually done the ride.
One of them says, RAGBRAI is a go-at-your-own-pace event. When we first started pedaling, we had a bit of a tailwind; and I had no trouble hanging with them at 13 mph. After 6-7 miles, we hit a bit of a headwind. Then I wound up lagging behind; but not by too far. Ergo I should do OK on RAGBRAI; at least, when the ground is flat and the wind doesn’t act up!
I have more questions; and I’ll be glad to get “insider information”. Do or don’t I need to bring a bicycle lock? From videos I’ve watched, opinions vary on that point. Are bicycle pumps available; or must I bring one with me?
It looks like “bike jams” are most likely at the start of the day’s riding; and when coming in/out/through towns. I get the impression that riders spread out much more after hitting the open road. Is that right?
Plenty of Time ⏰
I’m glad I have plenty of time to work on this; to sleep on it, so to speak. RAGBRAI seems like one of those things that, the more you find out, the more questions you have! I hope my group can help me answer them.
When a group of riders does RAGBRAI together, do they stick together on the road; or regroup at stops? Some riders are faster than others; and I don’t want to hold back my group by being a slowpoke. On the other hand, it won’t do me much good to be continually pushing beyond what I can do.
And, do charter services provide air mattresses? If I don’t need to bring one, it’ll save space and weight in my luggage! And more and more. Good thing there’s plenty of time!
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