Hi - I'm considering riding the RAGBRIA which, as I understand it, is an extremely popular week-long ride across Iowa. If you've had experience with this ride, I would really appreciate your thoughts (both good and bad). Here are some of my specific questions:
Is it well run? I understand that there will be a lot of leasure riders involved, but is it also possible to link up with other speed inclined riders and go fast (or at least as fast as my 41 year old legs will take me)? What do you do to occupy your time after each day's ride? What about meals? The website suggests that there are a lot of venders/local groups who sell food at each stop. Is that adequate? What about the camping/showering facilities? Do they do a good job transporting the luggage? Any snafus?
If you haven't participated in the RAGBRIA, but have similar experience, please don't hesitate to pass along recomendations on how to enjoy this type of ride.
Thanks
Joe
Is it well run? I understand that there will be a lot of leasure riders involved, but is it also possible to link up with other speed inclined riders and go fast (or at least as fast as my 41 year old legs will take me)? What do you do to occupy your time after each day's ride? What about meals? The website suggests that there are a lot of venders/local groups who sell food at each stop. Is that adequate? What about the camping/showering facilities? Do they do a good job transporting the luggage? Any snafus?
If you haven't participated in the RAGBRIA, but have similar experience, please don't hesitate to pass along recomendations on how to enjoy this type of ride.
Thanks
Joe