by Mark | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Ragbrai medical team did not see heat-related issues Monday, but rather saw an increase in riders with abrasions, broken bones and head injuries, said Ragbrai Medical Director Bob Libby. The medical team treated about double the patients Monday as the team did...
by Mark | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tuesday’s ride climbs about twice as high as 801 Grand, seen here towering above the Des Moines skyline. (Register file photo) RAGBRAI is a statistician’s dream any way you slice it — by the number of riders, the miles traveled, the feet of climb, the calories burned....
by Mark | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hamlin – Mr. Porkchop had some competition today along the RAGBRAI route. Hundreds of riders stopped at Darrell’s Place for cold beer and a famous breaded tenderloin. The restaurant won the inaugural “best breaded pork tenderloin” award from...
by Mark | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
GUTHRIE CENTER — Gwynne Wright, 15, rode the Karras Loop on just 14 miles of training. Oh yeah, she’s recovering from a stress fracture in her right foot, too. “I got two screws put in in May, but I was like, ‘I still want to do...
by Mark | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Chuck McKee rode RAGBRAI three years ago with his family. So when the time came to plan the bi-annual reunion for a group of high school friends, he suggested the 400 mile trek. When I did it I thought, ‘these guys would love it,’” McKee, 66 said....
