Date of Bike Ride

[pureliquidhw]

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I would be willing to run out to do some singletrack! Their website says they are at the base of 125 miles of it so there is likely something for everyone.

Full face helmet in 110 degree heat might be questionable though.

[alien8]

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I'm bringing my training road bike to DC20 and will be doing this ride (it was a blast last year). I'm also going to ride *early* other mornings - if you're also bringing a bike and want to do some quick runs to them hills.. (gotta be back early for Goon'ing duties)..

Let me know :)

[punkrokk]

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I'm working on a solution to this with the bike shop. I will repost here when I hear back from them.

Last year McGhies opened early for the group. I would imagine it would be the same this year.

The glitch last year was that when we returned - no one was there to check us back in so we had to wait an hour or so. Is that being addressed this year?

[gingerjet]

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How will bike rental work when the journey begins @ 6am but McGhies doesn't open until 10am? Pick up the night before?

Last year McGhies opened early for the group. I would imagine it would be the same this year.

The glitch last year was that when we returned - no one was there to check us back in so we had to wait an hour or so. Is that being addressed this year?

[b1z]

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How will bike rental work when the journey begins @ 6am but McGhies doesn't open until 10am? Pick up the night before?

[punkrokk]

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I know. I was there. But the route is clearly all road. And nothing about going off-road - so no benefit to getting a mountain bike. And frankly I think the route is too short.

Perhaps someone can work on an off-road route this year or for next. I would definitely go for that!

I'm up for for a mountain bike ride. McGhies has a Mtn Bike course with onsite rentals. I'll PM you with some data about it.

[gingerjet]

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Last year some people rented MTB some people rode road bikes, some of them were rented from McGhies, some people flew or brought bikes in.

I know. I was there. But the route is clearly all road. And nothing about going off-road - so no benefit to getting a mountain bike. And frankly I think the route is too short.

Perhaps someone can work on an off-road route this year or for next. I would definitely go for that!

[punkrokk]

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I'm bringing my own road bike (assuming it survives the first 3 days of RAGBRAI) but others I know others will either have rented mtb or bringing their own.

Last year some people rented MTB some people rode road bikes, some of them were rented from McGhies, some people flew or brought bikes in.

[gingerjet]

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Yall roadies or mtb? Where are you planning on riding? I'd like to hit up some desert single track while I'm in Vegas.

I'm bringing my own road bike (assuming it survives the first 3 days of RAGBRAI) but others I know others will either have rented mtb or bringing their own.

[punkrokk]

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25 of us did it last year and it was a blast. It's like 1% grade uphill out, and you just coast back.

punkrokk

MMmmm, sounds like fun. 25mi out to Red Rock seems pretty heavy though. I always just bike around town out here. Guessing a beach cruizer wouldn't be the best idea

[kermit007]

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MMmmm, sounds like fun. 25mi out to Red Rock seems pretty heavy though. I always just bike around town out here. Guessing a beach cruizer wouldn't be the best idea

[punkrokk]

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We talking bicycles & not motorcycles? Meh. What's the route?

From McGhies out to Red Rock and back -- about 25 miles.

[VaVaDoom]

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We talking bicycles & not motorcycles? Meh. What's the route?

[punkrokk]

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Do you remember what the cost was to rent? I can't imaging the cost to ship a bike to vegas for a day ride.

WiK

It was about $45 dollars. Rental rates are here: http://mcghies.com/about/rent-a-bike-pg458.htm

[wick2o]

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Do you remember what the cost was to rent? I can't imaging the cost to ship a bike to vegas for a day ride.

WiK