Welcome to Pella, IA – a Dutch Community

So each time we come into a town, cell towers get overloaded and stop working, especially “data.” As a result this post is a couple days old.

We rode through Pella on Thursday. This town, like all the towns we ride through is all heart with unique character and great people. The even had a fuctioning, period correct, Dutch windmill.

Thanks for reading. Continue safely Sharing the Road!

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Posted in Blog, Sharing the Road on July 27th, 2013. No Comments.

RAGBRAI: Des Moines to Knoxville (July 24)

Iowa is Sharing the Road!

It was a good ride today, but each segment is getting harder. About 55 miles today with a climb in overall elevation of around 2800ft. Lots of town spirit in Runnels, IA and our overnight town Knoxville.

We got some good shots of cars and bicycles coexisting on the road. Everyone in Iowa has been supportive and accommodating. We’ve felt safe as they have passed in either direction. Do you feel safe Sharing the Road in your city?

Posted in Blog, Sharing the Road on July 25th, 2013. No Comments.

Pie Break – 20 miles short of Knoxville, IA

Goose Berry and Strawberry Rhubarb pies at the top of a hill in the shade of a Iowans house on a beautiful yard.

“Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa” — Field of Dreams

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Thanks for reading. Continue safely Sharing the Road!

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Posted in Blog, Sharing the Road on July 24th, 2013. No Comments.

Morning of day 4

Still smiling!!!! 3000 feet to climb on today’s 49 mile ride.

Thanks for reading. Continue safely Sharing the Road!

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Posted in Blog, Sharing the Road on July 24th, 2013. No Comments.

RAGBRAI: Perry to Des Moines (July 23)

Today was a welcomed short day. Only about 50 miles. Here is the map: Map – Perry to Des Moines, IA.

Favorite town to pass through has been Minburn. One of the residents referred to it as “the Paris of Iowa.” Great people

I’ve started asking other riders why they are doing RAGBRAI. Especially those who come back year after year. “It restores my faith in people.” These towns open there doors to thousands of people. They cook us food; they offer us water; they offer us stories and encouragement. This whole event is really about family.

I didn’t know what to expect when we signed up for the event. I intentionally stayed away from research. I didn’t want any preconceived notions. I am happy we are here; I am enjoying myself on the bike and with the communities we are interacting with.

Tomorrow is another 50 mile day but an elevation climb of 3000 feet. I will try to post again tomorrow.

Thanks for reading. Continue safely Sharing the Road with pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, school buses, and other vehicles.

— Patrick

Posted in Blog, Sharing the Road on July 23rd, 2013. No Comments.

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