Quick Pics from Iowa

Dippin' in the MO

The Spoke Bracelet Guy (iTod on the right)

Big screen TDF action in downtown Harlan

Street performers in Harlan

Another ragbrai in the books. Team Flashback won, again.

1st Day Route Change for RAGBRAI?

I'm transmitting this to see if anyone can confirm it. It's on very good word, from a person who wouldn't bother suggesting unless there's really something to it.

Route Change for RAGBRAI: There is no mention of this yet on RAGBRAI website, but I have heard from different people about route change on first day. I understand that the road between Mo Valley and Beebeetown is really beat up. The bartender at the Aeroplane Inn told us on Thurs of Spring Roadhouse that she thought the ride was coming by her place. Now I've talked to someone who lives on L34 who has been told to drop their drink stand plans, because of a route change. If the route goes through Honey Creek, it will have to go to Crescent. There are no paved roads between Mo Valley and Crescent, other than the road to Beebeetown. If we go to Crescent, we'll probably go up Badger and Juniper. Look out - those are both 15% grades.

Halfway Party

The commute went away when the job did the same. Here's some pics of the 1/2 way to RAGBRAI party for team Flashback. Photos courtesy of Brian, a.k.a. "spanky".

Nope - you're not living that one down any time soon, Brian

Route's Out...

There she is. Get yourself ready. I was sure it was going more of a CB to Dubuque route this year, too...