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Greg Olson Thu Jan 8 12:08:00 2015
Wimped out first two days of this week. 8 miles total today. Someday I'll find gloves that keep my hands warm down to below zero! Looking forward to the coming heat wave at the end of this week!
Rodney Lux Fri Jan 2 23:23:00 2015
got another 30 miles on dec 26th,day after christmas when it reached 60F(in iowa!)
Robert G Brewer Mon Dec 22 17:44:00 2014
5 miles today on ice, slush, and packed snow. Winter biking is so much fun.
Rodney Lux Sat Dec 20 23:19:00 2014
got another 7 miles in today in 15F in city,no open road today!
Rodney Lux Sat Dec 20 23:16:00 2014
12/1813 was a 50F beatiful day and went and cycled 32 miles 1 more time before winter chill returned the next day with a brrr 15F,i thought it was march already,Lol
Matthew Rossman Sat Dec 20 12:18:00 2014
Wooo! ICY in Cedar Rapids! But at least that means that when you eat the pavement it doesn't tear up your clothing.
Greg Olson Fri Dec 5 08:50:00 2014
Cooooold! But, still better than driving.
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Thu Dec 4 17:28:00 2014
Still riding the road tires in Iowa City. looks like i'll need the studs tomorrow morning!
L.A. Lowe Wed Dec 3 15:14:00 2014
Well what do ya know? I've FINALLY hit my 15 minutes of fame, and did so in the month of December 2013! I am "Numero Uno" (at least for the time being) for the State of IA. so far....
Greg Olson Tue Nov 25 09:31:00 2014
2" powder in CR. Roads and sidewalks still passable (if careful and patient) with the Nokia studded tires. If the snow was any wetter it would be a non-starter due to packing the tires. Beautiful, snowy morning.
Greg Olson Sat Nov 22 09:09:00 2014
First icy roads of the season in Cedar Rapids. Love my Nokias!
Greg Januska Sun Nov 2 14:28:00 2014
Yipee!! Number 1 in the Hawkeye state. Hope it lasts for the full 15 minutes.
John Griffin Tue Oct 28 21:27:00 2014
Two Mondays in a row and two flat tires I thought it would be the cold that would stop me but I guess the bike has other ides
Greg Olson Wed Oct 22 09:50:00 2014
Rode to work this morning in a snow shower (first of the season) ... sticking to the ground ... beautiful. Time to mount the Nokias!
Paul Prentice Tue Oct 21 21:33:00 2014
John- REALLY depends on the tire...I've had some fast, light, fun road tires last a very short time. Much less than 2000 miles, and flats-a-plenty. My current set of tires have been on since middle May, and have over 4000 commuting and gravel miles with plenty of life left. You have to find a balance of what qualities you want.
John Griffin Tue Oct 21 20:12:00 2014
Had my first flat tire today at work. Small hole in the tube tire is worn and had some glass or cinders stuck in it. I have never replaced the tube since I bought the bike in 1983 but this tire only lasted 2000 miles (16 months) time wise that is way fast for me but mile wise I don't know. It was my third back tire second front tire still looks good. How long should a bike tire last?
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Fri Oct 17 19:39:00 2014
If you live in North America & plan to ride through this winter check out the Winter Warrior's Challenge. This chalenge is for snow and ice riders. If you use (or realy should use) studded snow tires on your bike any time during the challenge you are in. We had 18 riders last year. Average distance was 880.6 miles in Nov, Dec, Jan, & Feb.
John Griffin Sat Oct 4 13:46:00 2014
I am still entering miles because I want to track them but I am still getting points and I don't know why.
Steven Young Wed Oct 1 11:27:00 2014
Maybe you should start carrying a red cape with you..... TORRO!
Rebecca Truszkowski Tue Sep 30 09:04:00 2014
Stephen, I have a critter story! A couple weeks ago I was charged by a loose bull! He was in the middle of the road and, like an idiot, I tried to slowly ride by. Lucky for me, he lost his footing on the asphalt, and I got away!
Greg Januska Mon Sep 29 17:04:00 2014
Larry, I agree wholeheartedly. Don't know if it's an error on their part, or something more sinister. Anyway, those who did the miles honestly can hold their heads up high.
Larry Brown Sat Sep 27 14:02:00 2014
I think unfortunately there are some riders that do not know how to log their miles. At least it is hard for me to understand why they would ride exactly 60 miles, for example, 5 times the same day!
Steven Young Wed Sep 24 16:59:00 2014
Who has interesting critter stories.....
Riding to and from work this year, I've had several notable encounters. This spring, I was regularly attacked by geese, Usually it was just a hissing contest... (I'm getting pretty good at it). but I did have one of them fly up and land on my backpack with her feet wrapped around it digging into my sides while she pecked at my helmit... (ALWAYS wear your helmit). Earlier this summer the gnats were viscious. I hit one particularily dense swarm that nearly knocked me off my bike. (I was picking gnats out of my teeth for days.....) Couple weeks ago I had a drag race with a Racoon (I won, but not by much....). Last week I stirred up a couple young deer (Nice, new rack on the Buck) and the very next day had a Kamikazie dragon fly dive into my face and try to blind me. (Those things are HUGE...) Riding closer to sunrise and sunset now does make the commute more interesting, at times.
nichole northrop davidson Tue Sep 23 17:37:00 2014
Dale Wulf you are kicking butt and taking no prisoners! On top by far of the Rockwell Collins-Iowa team by a long shot!
and...on the construction....we went around it..: ) but it was doable....: )
Dale Wulf Mon Sep 22 22:29:00 2014
Nicole It is Awsome that you were able to getin 88 miles on CVNT. Must mean they are done with the construction effort.
nichole northrop davidson Mon Sep 22 12:29:00 2014
@dale Wulf...you're not kidding....wanted to do the whole CVNT but just couldn't get it done before dark.....but the 88 miles was a NICE ride!
Dale Wulf Wed Sep 17 22:03:00 2014
Shorter days make it hard to get in good ride after working a full day.
Chris Bellcock Wed Sep 17 20:24:00 2014
On longer rides I will start and stop mine every stop. Otherwise my battery runs dead faster.
Rebecca A. Shivvers Tue Sep 9 10:20:00 2014
I have the endomondo app, too. I just turn it on every time I get on the bike and off when finished. Some days, I have various errands around town; hence, short distances. Other times, I leave the app on, while finishing business, but this tends to spend the battery.
Jill Willrich Fri Sep 5 11:25:00 2014
I have the endomondo app on my phone and it auto logs it so mine are different each time
Steve J Russell Thu Sep 4 19:19:00 2014
I was wondering if anyone ever checks to see that people are entering there miles in the right way. I happen to notice that some people have the exact same miles entered 5 to 6 times for the same day.
Matt Harmston Sat Aug 30 16:08:00 2014
As of late, I have a lot of mountain biking miles recorded. For my recording, this means miles put on my Moonlander, but not truly "mountain biking." I am trying to track miles on my 29er vs my Moonlander, and am using the type of ride as the key. I simply can't find a way to add a general category allowing me to differentiate between bikes.
dan putnam Thu Aug 28 01:47:00 2014
I won the gold level prize of a membership to League of American bicyclists. To redeem it, the email said to reply. I have several times and no one has gotten back to me.
Bill Lefebure Wed Aug 27 18:49:00 2014
@Greg - Hwy21 south towards Victor from Belle Plain. Still looking back, very fortunate to come through it as well as I did. My normal route has been to the east of where I live commuting to work in C.R. I will go west sometimes for a longer route to get some extended training in. Wasn't my day to go to the west :)
Greg Januska Wed Aug 27 13:49:00 2014
@Bill - just curious, where were you riding? What town. city? What road?
Bill Lefebure Tue Aug 26 13:32:00 2014
Saturday morning's ride ended abruptly being struck by a car. Fortunate to live and tell about it. Reminder to always wear your helmet and ride right. That still does not prevent distracted drivers not seeing you so ride safe. I had just checked my mirror and made sure I was over on the white line. Next thing I was in the air. Was looking forward to the granGable...maybe next year. My bike is toast but replaceable.
Greg Januska Mon Aug 25 21:29:00 2014
@Randy - good for her!!!
Randall J Ryan Sun Aug 24 22:52:00 2014
Wife was so happy with her new wheels.We had to role out for 5.5 miles tonight! She loves her new road bike!
John Griffin Sat Aug 9 12:11:00 2014
For those that did ride RAGBRAI should the miles be for sport or transportation? I had transportation but changed them to sport still seems like the riding was to get me to the next party so transportation.
Jay Scovel Thu Aug 7 22:46:00 2014
Rode the whole thing. Monday was long and hot but that climb out of the park about did me in lol.
Carol Slegh Wed Jul 30 18:27:00 2014
I rode the first 4 days of RAGBRAI. Monday felt a bit long to me.
Stephanie Grutz Wed Jul 30 14:20:00 2014
Did any of you participate in Ragbrai?! It was a great time... Lots of miles were peddled... and lots of beer was drank! :)
Matt Harmston Tue Jul 22 08:18:00 2014
Pulled my special needs pre-teen in her rickshaw, accompanied by my little one on her bike, while making a 2 hr ride yesterday. They couldn't have been happier (except when we stopped for ice cream).
James H Pobst Mon Jul 21 17:47:00 2014
first time up to Waterworks Park and back - not the most pleasant day, a bit muggy/rainy, but hey I was inspired by the last day of the Tour
Danny Joe Fatka Fri Jul 18 12:36:00 2014
Did the hills of Madison County Wed. 40 miles.
Barb Schaab Wed Jul 16 22:31:00 2014
Rehabbing after gallbladder surgery. Been riding 20 minute twilight rides each night. Life is good.
Rodney Lux Wed Jul 16 19:50:00 2014
tuesday 7/15/13-cycled from sioux city to winnaveagas casino(west of sloan,ia) n back 35 miles ea. way,total of 70 miles.2 days before rivercade riverfest begins at casino
James H Pobst Mon Jul 14 11:54:00 2014
just did the Sand Lake loop south of Iowa City for the first time, pretty good workout!
nichole northrop davidson Mon Jul 7 12:02:00 2014
biking to work is great....but consider biking to church too. I just came back from my bike to church ride.......it can be done as easily as biking to work.....
karen parrott Fri Jul 4 21:35:00 2014
what a beautiful day for a ride!
John Griffin Tue Jul 1 09:54:00 2014
if i am out riding at night and it passes midnight do I count that as the next day or log all miles on the day I started?
Rodney Lux Fri Jun 27 04:12:00 2014
COOL BREEZE GOING DOWN TO SALIX,IA FROM SIOUX CITY,BUT COMING BACK HUMID & NO WIND ON K45
Rodney Lux Thu Jun 26 23:12:00 2014
COOL BREEZE GOING DOWN TO SALIX,IA FROM SIOUX CITY,BUT COMING BACK HUMID & NO WIND ON K45
Jeff Cozad Mon Jun 23 23:48:00 2014
Chris Congdon - Yeah.... Sad news
Jeff Cozad Mon Jun 23 18:48:00 2014
Chris Congdon - Yeah.... Sad news
chris congdon Mon Jun 23 00:13:00 2014
71 miles in honor of Lori Burman today. Prayers for Dave.
chris congdon Sun Jun 22 19:13:00 2014
71 miles in honor of Lori Burman today. Prayers for Dave.
Juan Ramirez Sat Jun 21 15:29:00 2014
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Amanda Kabir Fri Jun 20 21:39:00 2014
Anyone else having trouble getting their points to refresh when they enter new mileage?
Amanda Kabir Fri Jun 20 16:39:00 2014
Anyone else having trouble getting their points to refresh when they enter new mileage?
Brian Abbott Wed Jun 11 15:29:00 2014
I heard Robin Hayward has been out PRANCERSIZING!!
Brian Abbott Wed Jun 11 10:29:00 2014
I heard Robin Hayward has been out PRANCERSIZING!!
Rebecca A. Shivvers Tue Jun 10 12:54:00 2014
very foggy in the Ames area. Ride carefully.
Rebecca A. Shivvers Tue Jun 10 07:54:00 2014
very foggy in the Ames area. Ride carefully.
Margo Abbott Sat Jun 7 20:54:00 2014
CARA HAMANN & ROBIN HAYWARD are #1 & #2 ladies in the state! Way to go!
Margo Abbott Sat Jun 7 15:54:00 2014
CARA HAMANN & ROBIN HAYWARD are #1 & #2 ladies in the state! Way to go!
LLOYD SANDBULTE Thu Jun 5 04:12:00 2014
Excellent Dream Team ride yesterday from Des Moines to Altoona - 26 miles, including a stop at DQ.
LLOYD SANDBULTE Wed Jun 4 23:12:00 2014
Excellent Dream Team ride yesterday from Des Moines to Altoona - 26 miles, including a stop at DQ.
LLOYD SANDBULTE Tue Jun 3 02:45:00 2014
Rode with Des Moines Dream Team from downtown Des Moines to Monroe. A good hilly road trip. Fortunately the rain held off until the ride was completed. A great ride.
LLOYD SANDBULTE Mon Jun 2 21:45:00 2014
Rode with Des Moines Dream Team from downtown Des Moines to Monroe. A good hilly road trip. Fortunately the rain held off until the ride was completed. A great ride.
Randall J Ryan Sat May 31 13:45:00 2014
Crazy ride home yesterday in the Quad Cities! Leaning into strong south wind to stay up right on bike. Made it to shelter prior to storms blowing through.
Randall J Ryan Sat May 31 08:45:00 2014
Crazy ride home yesterday in the Quad Cities! Leaning into strong south wind to stay up right on bike. Made it to shelter prior to storms blowing through.
Jennifer Walters Tue May 20 15:07:00 2014
Hauled 3 yr old daughter in the Burley yesterday on Cedar Valley Lakes trail in Cedar Fall INTO the 20 mph wind for 6+ miles! Not only did I survive, I can walk today! Great to know I'm not too out of shape! :)
Jennifer Walters Tue May 20 10:07:00 2014
Hauled 3 yr old daughter in the Burley yesterday on Cedar Valley Lakes trail in Cedar Fall INTO the 20 mph wind for 6+ miles! Not only did I survive, I can walk today! Great to know I'm not too out of shape! :)
David Earl Walker Mon May 19 00:06:00 2014
changed tire had a bad spot, lucky it happened on the flat 10 min, before I was going 32mph down hill
David Earl Walker Sun May 18 19:06:00 2014
changed tire had a bad spot, lucky it happened on the flat 10 min, before I was going 32mph down hill
marge simpson Sat May 17 03:19:00 2014
I'd rather be in the mountains.
marge simpson Fri May 16 22:19:00 2014
I'd rather be in the mountains.
Dan Beaman Fri May 16 21:53:00 2014
I was somewhat disappointed in Atlantic's turnout, but it was a good ride anyway. We even had one ride on the back of tandem that was one of them we honor. It was the first time in 6 years that he'd been on an upright bike!
Dan Beaman Fri May 16 16:53:00 2014
I was somewhat disappointed in Atlantic's turnout, but it was a good ride anyway. We even had one ride on the back of tandem that was one of them we honor. It was the first time in 6 years that he'd been on an upright bike!
nichole northrop davidson Fri May 16 16:13:00 2014
Ride of Silence in Cedar Rapids had a good turn out. I hope we had some members of NBC support their communities in the effort yesterday to pay respect/honor to those injured/killed when cycling, and to advocate for safety and awareness between cyclists and vehicles.
nichole northrop davidson Fri May 16 11:13:00 2014
Ride of Silence in Cedar Rapids had a good turn out. I hope we had some members of NBC support their communities in the effort yesterday to pay respect/honor to those injured/killed when cycling, and to advocate for safety and awareness between cyclists and vehicles.
Dale Wulf Thu May 15 04:03:00 2014
Interesting ride after 50 degree swing in temperature. Temperature of 94 with strong south wind was a bit of challenge because of drastic change. All is good
Paula Yrigoyen Thu May 15 03:06:00 2014
Jamie Wilson, Jill buck and I will ride from
North liberty on Friday!
Dale Wulf Wed May 14 23:03:00 2014
Interesting ride after 50 degree swing in temperature. Temperature of 94 with strong south wind was a bit of challenge because of drastic change. All is good
Paula Yrigoyen Wed May 14 22:06:00 2014
Jamie Wilson, Jill buck and I will ride from
North liberty on Friday!
Dan Beaman Wed May 14 21:59:00 2014
WIND! Heat! Could be an interesting ride after work. I LOVE the heat, but the wind? Well going home it will be a tail wind! That I can enjoy!
Sandy Stewart Wed May 14 20:50:00 2014
Go Hawkeye state!!
Mark Wyatt Wed May 14 19:33:00 2014
Hey everyone, Iowa is in 4th place in the state race. Keep it up!!!!
Dan Beaman Wed May 14 16:59:00 2014
WIND! Heat! Could be an interesting ride after work. I LOVE the heat, but the wind? Well going home it will be a tail wind! That I can enjoy!
Sandy Stewart Wed May 14 15:50:00 2014
Go Hawkeye state!!
Mark Wyatt Wed May 14 14:33:00 2014
Hey everyone, Iowa is in 4th place in the state race. Keep it up!!!!
nichole northrop davidson Sat May 10 15:13:00 2014
Dale Wulf you are RIGHT! love being on the bike...even on a windy day....
nichole northrop davidson Sat May 10 10:13:00 2014
Dale Wulf you are RIGHT! love being on the bike...even on a windy day....
L.A. Lowe Tue May 6 14:45:00 2014
Hi, Team ACTion –

Thanks for all your e-mails!

I'm now part of this FANTASTIC bike team!

Just signed myself up for the Team on Endomondo after following TJ’s instructions

Let's rock the competition and knock it outta the park w/ all our logged miles this month during BEAUTIFUL Ride to Work May!

Enjoy BEAUTIFUL Iowa today -- 75 degrees today!

L.A. Lowe Tue May 6 09:45:00 2014
Hi, Team ACTion –

Thanks for all your e-mails!

I'm now part of this FANTASTIC bike team!

Just signed myself up for the Team on Endomondo after following TJ’s instructions

Let's rock the competition and knock it outta the park w/ all our logged miles this month during BEAUTIFUL Ride to Work May!

Enjoy BEAUTIFUL Iowa today -- 75 degrees today!

Randall J Ryan Sat May 3 12:39:00 2014
Great week of riding. Bummed Tailwind Century cancelled Saturday morning. Still going to ride in between rain showers close to home.
Randall J Ryan Sat May 3 07:39:00 2014
Great week of riding. Bummed Tailwind Century cancelled Saturday morning. Still going to ride in between rain showers close to home.
Margo Abbott Sat May 3 03:29:00 2014
Take That Jeff Barnes
Margo Abbott Fri May 2 22:29:00 2014
Take That Jeff Barnes
Dale Wulf Fri May 2 03:56:00 2014
North wind and drop in temperature made a May Day ride a challenge. However all is good when you can be on the bike.
Dale Wulf Thu May 1 22:56:00 2014
North wind and drop in temperature made a May Day ride a challenge. However all is good when you can be on the bike.
L.A. Lowe Thu May 1 16:43:00 2014
Happy May Day and the wonderful Month of Cycling in May! Make May 2013 YOUR "Ride to Work" (and ride to everywhere) Month!
Beth Goodman Thu May 1 15:17:00 2014
Happy May Day Iowa! Get out there and RIDE!!!
Joe Zimsen Thu May 1 15:02:00 2014
Need to ramp up my training rides!
L.A. Lowe Thu May 1 11:43:00 2014
Happy May Day and the wonderful Month of Cycling in May! Make May 2013 YOUR "Ride to Work" (and ride to everywhere) Month!
Beth Goodman Thu May 1 10:17:00 2014
Happy May Day Iowa! Get out there and RIDE!!!
Joe Zimsen Thu May 1 10:02:00 2014
Need to ramp up my training rides!
Greg Aust Thu May 1 03:31:00 2014
Did a twenty five mile ride yesterday..
Greg Aust Wed Apr 30 22:31:00 2014
Did a twenty five mile ride yesterday..
Scott Firmstone Wed Apr 30 21:11:00 2014
big loop today....wind was a bear! got my 20 in though!
Sheryl Freeborn Wed Apr 30 18:37:00 2014
Joe, I am from Montezuma but also support Craig at Bikes To You. Did you make a team yet or should I go at it alone.
Joe Zimsen Wed Apr 30 17:23:00 2014
I would love to form a team for Bikes To You - my favorite bike shop in Grinnell, IA! Join us for rides or add your mileage to ours to rack up points together. Can our miles cross the state 3 times?
Scott Firmstone Wed Apr 30 16:11:00 2014
big loop today....wind was a bear! got my 20 in though!
Sheryl Freeborn Wed Apr 30 13:37:00 2014
Joe, I am from Montezuma but also support Craig at Bikes To You. Did you make a team yet or should I go at it alone.
Joe Zimsen Wed Apr 30 12:23:00 2014
I would love to form a team for Bikes To You - my favorite bike shop in Grinnell, IA! Join us for rides or add your mileage to ours to rack up points together. Can our miles cross the state 3 times?
Stephanie VIllasenor Fri Apr 25 00:12:00 2014
Can't wait for ragbrai!! That will def give me some miles!!
Stephanie VIllasenor Thu Apr 24 19:12:00 2014
Can't wait for ragbrai!! That will def give me some miles!!
L.A. Lowe Wed Mar 26 00:48:00 2014
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
L.A. Lowe Wed Mar 26 00:47:00 2014
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
L.A. Lowe Wed Mar 26 00:45:00 2014
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
L.A. Lowe Tue Mar 25 20:48:00 2014
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
L.A. Lowe Tue Mar 25 20:47:00 2014
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
L.A. Lowe Tue Mar 25 20:45:00 2014
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
Ja Heidi Wed Mar 19 21:05:00 2014
Thank you Mark :)
Ja Heidi Wed Mar 19 17:05:00 2014
Thank you Mark :)
Ja Heidi Tue Mar 18 14:58:00 2014
Started a team for UIHC commuters. If you ride to work at UIHC feel free to join.
Ja Heidi Tue Mar 18 10:58:00 2014
Started a team for UIHC commuters. If you ride to work at UIHC feel free to join.
Mark Wyatt Sun Mar 16 20:43:00 2014
May 1
Mark Wyatt Sun Mar 16 16:43:00 2014
May 1
Ja Heidi Mon Mar 10 16:54:00 2014
Challenge starting in March???
Ja Heidi Mon Mar 10 12:54:00 2014
Challenge starting in March???
Maryann Mori Wed Mar 5 04:02:00 2014
I thought I registered for the current challenge, but I'm not seeing any of my miles registering. I know some people have had problems. Do I need to do something special to get the miles to count?
Maryann Mori Tue Mar 4 23:02:00 2014
I thought I registered for the current challenge, but I'm not seeing any of my miles registering. I know some people have had problems. Do I need to do something special to get the miles to count?
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Tue Mar 4 15:49:00 2014
Need everyone to PLEASE go to http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/legislation/ Go to Alert: 3 Foot Passing Bill in danger. Then contact people, Reps, sub comm. -Refer to it as SF 157, 3 Foot Bicycle Passing Law. Then tell you friends to do the same. Thanks!
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Tue Mar 4 10:49:00 2014
Need everyone to PLEASE go to http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/legislation/ Go to Alert: 3 Foot Passing Bill in danger. Then contact people, Reps, sub comm. -Refer to it as SF 157, 3 Foot Bicycle Passing Law. Then tell you friends to do the same. Thanks!
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Tue Mar 4 02:02:00 2014
1st place, yea Baby!
Paul Prentice Tue Mar 4 01:49:00 2014
Jeff is in first place!
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Mon Mar 3 21:02:00 2014
1st place, yea Baby!
Paul Prentice Mon Mar 3 20:49:00 2014
Jeff is in first place!
Greg Olson Wed Jan 8 17:08:00 2014
Wimped out first two days of this week. 8 miles total today. Someday I'll find gloves that keep my hands warm down to below zero! Looking forward to the coming heat wave at the end of this week!
Greg Olson Wed Jan 8 12:08:00 2014
Wimped out first two days of this week. 8 miles total today. Someday I'll find gloves that keep my hands warm down to below zero! Looking forward to the coming heat wave at the end of this week!
Rodney Lux Fri Jan 3 04:23:00 2014
got another 30 miles on dec 26th,day after christmas when it reached 60F(in iowa!)
Rodney Lux Thu Jan 2 23:23:00 2014
got another 30 miles on dec 26th,day after christmas when it reached 60F(in iowa!)
Robert G Brewer Sun Dec 22 22:44:00 2013
5 miles today on ice, slush, and packed snow. Winter biking is so much fun.
Robert G Brewer Sun Dec 22 17:44:00 2013
5 miles today on ice, slush, and packed snow. Winter biking is so much fun.
Rodney Lux Sat Dec 21 04:19:00 2013
got another 7 miles in today in 15F in city,no open road today!
Rodney Lux Sat Dec 21 04:16:00 2013
12/1813 was a 50F beatiful day and went and cycled 32 miles 1 more time before winter chill returned the next day with a brrr 15F,i thought it was march already,Lol
Rodney Lux Fri Dec 20 23:19:00 2013
got another 7 miles in today in 15F in city,no open road today!
Rodney Lux Fri Dec 20 23:16:00 2013
12/1813 was a 50F beatiful day and went and cycled 32 miles 1 more time before winter chill returned the next day with a brrr 15F,i thought it was march already,Lol
Matthew Rossman Fri Dec 20 17:18:00 2013
Wooo! ICY in Cedar Rapids! But at least that means that when you eat the pavement it doesn't tear up your clothing.
Matthew Rossman Fri Dec 20 12:18:00 2013
Wooo! ICY in Cedar Rapids! But at least that means that when you eat the pavement it doesn't tear up your clothing.
Greg Olson Thu Dec 5 13:50:00 2013
Cooooold! But, still better than driving.
Greg Olson Thu Dec 5 08:50:00 2013
Cooooold! But, still better than driving.
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Wed Dec 4 22:28:00 2013
Still riding the road tires in Iowa City. looks like i'll need the studs tomorrow morning!
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Wed Dec 4 17:28:00 2013
Still riding the road tires in Iowa City. looks like i'll need the studs tomorrow morning!
L.A. Lowe Tue Dec 3 20:14:00 2013
Well what do ya know? I've FINALLY hit my 15 minutes of fame, and did so in the month of December 2013! I am "Numero Uno" (at least for the time being) for the State of IA. so far....
L.A. Lowe Tue Dec 3 15:14:00 2013
Well what do ya know? I've FINALLY hit my 15 minutes of fame, and did so in the month of December 2013! I am "Numero Uno" (at least for the time being) for the State of IA. so far....
Greg Olson Mon Nov 25 14:31:00 2013
2" powder in CR. Roads and sidewalks still passable (if careful and patient) with the Nokia studded tires. If the snow was any wetter it would be a non-starter due to packing the tires. Beautiful, snowy morning.
Greg Olson Mon Nov 25 09:31:00 2013
2" powder in CR. Roads and sidewalks still passable (if careful and patient) with the Nokia studded tires. If the snow was any wetter it would be a non-starter due to packing the tires. Beautiful, snowy morning.
Greg Olson Fri Nov 22 14:09:00 2013
First icy roads of the season in Cedar Rapids. Love my Nokias!
Greg Olson Fri Nov 22 09:09:00 2013
First icy roads of the season in Cedar Rapids. Love my Nokias!
Greg Januska Sun Nov 3 14:28:00 2013
Yipee!! Number 1 in the Hawkeye state. Hope it lasts for the full 15 minutes.
Greg Januska Sat Nov 2 18:28:00 2013
Yipee!! Number 1 in the Hawkeye state. Hope it lasts for the full 15 minutes.
Greg Januska Sat Nov 2 14:28:00 2013
Yipee!! Number 1 in the Hawkeye state. Hope it lasts for the full 15 minutes.
John Griffin Tue Oct 29 01:27:00 2013
Two Mondays in a row and two flat tires I thought it would be the cold that would stop me but I guess the bike has other ides
John Griffin Mon Oct 28 21:27:00 2013
Two Mondays in a row and two flat tires I thought it would be the cold that would stop me but I guess the bike has other ides
Greg Olson Tue Oct 22 14:50:00 2013
Rode to work this morning in a snow shower (first of the season) ... sticking to the ground ... beautiful. Time to mount the Nokias!
Greg Olson Tue Oct 22 09:50:00 2013
Rode to work this morning in a snow shower (first of the season) ... sticking to the ground ... beautiful. Time to mount the Nokias!
Paul Prentice Tue Oct 22 02:33:00 2013
John- REALLY depends on the tire...I've had some fast, light, fun road tires last a very short time. Much less than 2000 miles, and flats-a-plenty. My current set of tires have been on since middle May, and have over 4000 commuting and gravel miles with plenty of life left. You have to find a balance of what qualities you want.
John Griffin Tue Oct 22 01:12:00 2013
Had my first flat tire today at work. Small hole in the tube tire is worn and had some glass or cinders stuck in it. I have never replaced the tube since I bought the bike in 1983 but this tire only lasted 2000 miles (16 months) time wise that is way fast for me but mile wise I don't know. It was my third back tire second front tire still looks good. How long should a bike tire last?
Paul Prentice Mon Oct 21 21:33:00 2013
John- REALLY depends on the tire...I've had some fast, light, fun road tires last a very short time. Much less than 2000 miles, and flats-a-plenty. My current set of tires have been on since middle May, and have over 4000 commuting and gravel miles with plenty of life left. You have to find a balance of what qualities you want.
John Griffin Mon Oct 21 20:12:00 2013
Had my first flat tire today at work. Small hole in the tube tire is worn and had some glass or cinders stuck in it. I have never replaced the tube since I bought the bike in 1983 but this tire only lasted 2000 miles (16 months) time wise that is way fast for me but mile wise I don't know. It was my third back tire second front tire still looks good. How long should a bike tire last?
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Fri Oct 18 00:39:00 2013
If you live in North America & plan to ride through this winter check out the Winter Warrior's Challenge. This chalenge is for snow and ice riders. If you use (or realy should use) studded snow tires on your bike any time during the challenge you are in. We had 18 riders last year. Average distance was 880.6 miles in Nov, Dec, Jan, & Feb.
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Thu Oct 17 19:39:00 2013
If you live in North America & plan to ride through this winter check out the Winter Warrior's Challenge. This chalenge is for snow and ice riders. If you use (or realy should use) studded snow tires on your bike any time during the challenge you are in. We had 18 riders last year. Average distance was 880.6 miles in Nov, Dec, Jan, & Feb.
John Griffin Fri Oct 4 18:46:00 2013
I am still entering miles because I want to track them but I am still getting points and I don't know why.
John Griffin Fri Oct 4 13:46:00 2013
I am still entering miles because I want to track them but I am still getting points and I don't know why.
Steven Young Tue Oct 1 16:27:00 2013
Maybe you should start carrying a red cape with you..... TORRO!
Steven Young Tue Oct 1 11:27:00 2013
Maybe you should start carrying a red cape with you..... TORRO!
Rebecca Truszkowski Mon Sep 30 14:04:00 2013
Stephen, I have a critter story! A couple weeks ago I was charged by a loose bull! He was in the middle of the road and, like an idiot, I tried to slowly ride by. Lucky for me, he lost his footing on the asphalt, and I got away!
Rebecca Truszkowski Mon Sep 30 09:04:00 2013
Stephen, I have a critter story! A couple weeks ago I was charged by a loose bull! He was in the middle of the road and, like an idiot, I tried to slowly ride by. Lucky for me, he lost his footing on the asphalt, and I got away!
Greg Januska Sun Sep 29 22:04:00 2013
Larry, I agree wholeheartedly. Don't know if it's an error on their part, or something more sinister. Anyway, those who did the miles honestly can hold their heads up high.
Greg Januska Sun Sep 29 17:04:00 2013
Larry, I agree wholeheartedly. Don't know if it's an error on their part, or something more sinister. Anyway, those who did the miles honestly can hold their heads up high.
Larry Brown Fri Sep 27 19:02:00 2013
I think unfortunately there are some riders that do not know how to log their miles. At least it is hard for me to understand why they would ride exactly 60 miles, for example, 5 times the same day!
Larry Brown Fri Sep 27 14:02:00 2013
I think unfortunately there are some riders that do not know how to log their miles. At least it is hard for me to understand why they would ride exactly 60 miles, for example, 5 times the same day!
Steven Young Tue Sep 24 21:59:00 2013
Who has interesting critter stories.....
Riding to and from work this year, I've had several notable encounters. This spring, I was regularly attacked by geese, Usually it was just a hissing contest... (I'm getting pretty good at it). but I did have one of them fly up and land on my backpack with her feet wrapped around it digging into my sides while she pecked at my helmit... (ALWAYS wear your helmit). Earlier this summer the gnats were viscious. I hit one particularily dense swarm that nearly knocked me off my bike. (I was picking gnats out of my teeth for days.....) Couple weeks ago I had a drag race with a Racoon (I won, but not by much....). Last week I stirred up a couple young deer (Nice, new rack on the Buck) and the very next day had a Kamikazie dragon fly dive into my face and try to blind me. (Those things are HUGE...) Riding closer to sunrise and sunset now does make the commute more interesting, at times.
Steven Young Tue Sep 24 16:59:00 2013
Who has interesting critter stories.....
Riding to and from work this year, I've had several notable encounters. This spring, I was regularly attacked by geese, Usually it was just a hissing contest... (I'm getting pretty good at it). but I did have one of them fly up and land on my backpack with her feet wrapped around it digging into my sides while she pecked at my helmit... (ALWAYS wear your helmit). Earlier this summer the gnats were viscious. I hit one particularily dense swarm that nearly knocked me off my bike. (I was picking gnats out of my teeth for days.....) Couple weeks ago I had a drag race with a Racoon (I won, but not by much....). Last week I stirred up a couple young deer (Nice, new rack on the Buck) and the very next day had a Kamikazie dragon fly dive into my face and try to blind me. (Those things are HUGE...) Riding closer to sunrise and sunset now does make the commute more interesting, at times.
nichole northrop davidson Mon Sep 23 22:37:00 2013
Dale Wulf you are kicking butt and taking no prisoners! On top by far of the Rockwell Collins-Iowa team by a long shot!
and...on the construction....we went around it..: ) but it was doable....: )
nichole northrop davidson Mon Sep 23 17:37:00 2013
Dale Wulf you are kicking butt and taking no prisoners! On top by far of the Rockwell Collins-Iowa team by a long shot!
and...on the construction....we went around it..: ) but it was doable....: )
Dale Wulf Mon Sep 23 03:29:00 2013
Nicole It is Awsome that you were able to getin 88 miles on CVNT. Must mean they are done with the construction effort.
Dale Wulf Sun Sep 22 22:29:00 2013
Nicole It is Awsome that you were able to getin 88 miles on CVNT. Must mean they are done with the construction effort.
nichole northrop davidson Sun Sep 22 17:29:00 2013
@dale Wulf...you're not kidding....wanted to do the whole CVNT but just couldn't get it done before dark.....but the 88 miles was a NICE ride!
nichole northrop davidson Sun Sep 22 12:29:00 2013
@dale Wulf...you're not kidding....wanted to do the whole CVNT but just couldn't get it done before dark.....but the 88 miles was a NICE ride!
Dale Wulf Wed Sep 18 03:03:00 2013
Shorter days make it hard to get in good ride after working a full day.
Chris Bellcock Wed Sep 18 01:24:00 2013
On longer rides I will start and stop mine every stop. Otherwise my battery runs dead faster.
Dale Wulf Tue Sep 17 22:03:00 2013
Shorter days make it hard to get in good ride after working a full day.
Chris Bellcock Tue Sep 17 20:24:00 2013
On longer rides I will start and stop mine every stop. Otherwise my battery runs dead faster.
Rebecca A. Shivvers Mon Sep 9 15:20:00 2013
I have the endomondo app, too. I just turn it on every time I get on the bike and off when finished. Some days, I have various errands around town; hence, short distances. Other times, I leave the app on, while finishing business, but this tends to spend the battery.
Rebecca A. Shivvers Mon Sep 9 10:20:00 2013
I have the endomondo app, too. I just turn it on every time I get on the bike and off when finished. Some days, I have various errands around town; hence, short distances. Other times, I leave the app on, while finishing business, but this tends to spend the battery.
Jill Willrich Thu Sep 5 16:25:00 2013
I have the endomondo app on my phone and it auto logs it so mine are different each time
Jill Willrich Thu Sep 5 11:25:00 2013
I have the endomondo app on my phone and it auto logs it so mine are different each time
Steve J Russell Thu Sep 5 00:19:00 2013
I was wondering if anyone ever checks to see that people are entering there miles in the right way. I happen to notice that some people have the exact same miles entered 5 to 6 times for the same day.
Steve J Russell Wed Sep 4 19:19:00 2013
I was wondering if anyone ever checks to see that people are entering there miles in the right way. I happen to notice that some people have the exact same miles entered 5 to 6 times for the same day.
Matt Harmston Fri Aug 30 21:08:00 2013
As of late, I have a lot of mountain biking miles recorded. For my recording, this means miles put on my Moonlander, but not truly "mountain biking." I am trying to track miles on my 29er vs my Moonlander, and am using the type of ride as the key. I simply can't find a way to add a general category allowing me to differentiate between bikes.
Matt Harmston Fri Aug 30 16:08:00 2013
As of late, I have a lot of mountain biking miles recorded. For my recording, this means miles put on my Moonlander, but not truly "mountain biking." I am trying to track miles on my 29er vs my Moonlander, and am using the type of ride as the key. I simply can't find a way to add a general category allowing me to differentiate between bikes.
dan putnam Wed Aug 28 06:47:00 2013
I won the gold level prize of a membership to League of American bicyclists. To redeem it, the email said to reply. I have several times and no one has gotten back to me.
dan putnam Wed Aug 28 01:47:00 2013
I won the gold level prize of a membership to League of American bicyclists. To redeem it, the email said to reply. I have several times and no one has gotten back to me.
Bill Lefebure Tue Aug 27 23:49:00 2013
@Greg - Hwy21 south towards Victor from Belle Plain. Still looking back, very fortunate to come through it as well as I did. My normal route has been to the east of where I live commuting to work in C.R. I will go west sometimes for a longer route to get some extended training in. Wasn't my day to go to the west :)
Greg Januska Tue Aug 27 18:49:00 2013
@Bill - just curious, where were you riding? What town. city? What road?
Bill Lefebure Tue Aug 27 18:49:00 2013
@Greg - Hwy21 south towards Victor from Belle Plain. Still looking back, very fortunate to come through it as well as I did. My normal route has been to the east of where I live commuting to work in C.R. I will go west sometimes for a longer route to get some extended training in. Wasn't my day to go to the west :)
Greg Januska Tue Aug 27 13:49:00 2013
@Bill - just curious, where were you riding? What town. city? What road?
Bill Lefebure Mon Aug 26 18:32:00 2013
Saturday morning's ride ended abruptly being struck by a car. Fortunate to live and tell about it. Reminder to always wear your helmet and ride right. That still does not prevent distracted drivers not seeing you so ride safe. I had just checked my mirror and made sure I was over on the white line. Next thing I was in the air. Was looking forward to the granGable...maybe next year. My bike is toast but replaceable.
Bill Lefebure Mon Aug 26 13:32:00 2013
Saturday morning's ride ended abruptly being struck by a car. Fortunate to live and tell about it. Reminder to always wear your helmet and ride right. That still does not prevent distracted drivers not seeing you so ride safe. I had just checked my mirror and made sure I was over on the white line. Next thing I was in the air. Was looking forward to the granGable...maybe next year. My bike is toast but replaceable.
Greg Januska Mon Aug 26 02:29:00 2013
@Randy - good for her!!!
Greg Januska Sun Aug 25 21:29:00 2013
@Randy - good for her!!!
Randall J Ryan Sun Aug 25 03:52:00 2013
Wife was so happy with her new wheels.We had to role out for 5.5 miles tonight! She loves her new road bike!
Randall J Ryan Sat Aug 24 22:52:00 2013
Wife was so happy with her new wheels.We had to role out for 5.5 miles tonight! She loves her new road bike!
John Griffin Fri Aug 9 17:11:00 2013
For those that did ride RAGBRAI should the miles be for sport or transportation? I had transportation but changed them to sport still seems like the riding was to get me to the next party so transportation.
John Griffin Fri Aug 9 12:11:00 2013
For those that did ride RAGBRAI should the miles be for sport or transportation? I had transportation but changed them to sport still seems like the riding was to get me to the next party so transportation.
Jay Scovel Thu Aug 8 03:46:00 2013
Rode the whole thing. Monday was long and hot but that climb out of the park about did me in lol.
Jay Scovel Wed Aug 7 22:46:00 2013
Rode the whole thing. Monday was long and hot but that climb out of the park about did me in lol.
Carol Slegh Tue Jul 30 23:27:00 2013
I rode the first 4 days of RAGBRAI. Monday felt a bit long to me.
Stephanie Grutz Tue Jul 30 19:20:00 2013
Did any of you participate in Ragbrai?! It was a great time... Lots of miles were peddled... and lots of beer was drank! :)
Carol Slegh Tue Jul 30 18:27:00 2013
I rode the first 4 days of RAGBRAI. Monday felt a bit long to me.
Stephanie Grutz Tue Jul 30 14:20:00 2013
Did any of you participate in Ragbrai?! It was a great time... Lots of miles were peddled... and lots of beer was drank! :)
Matt Harmston Mon Jul 22 13:18:00 2013
Pulled my special needs pre-teen in her rickshaw, accompanied by my little one on her bike, while making a 2 hr ride yesterday. They couldn't have been happier (except when we stopped for ice cream).
Matt Harmston Mon Jul 22 08:18:00 2013
Pulled my special needs pre-teen in her rickshaw, accompanied by my little one on her bike, while making a 2 hr ride yesterday. They couldn't have been happier (except when we stopped for ice cream).
James H Pobst Sun Jul 21 22:47:00 2013
first time up to Waterworks Park and back - not the most pleasant day, a bit muggy/rainy, but hey I was inspired by the last day of the Tour
James H Pobst Sun Jul 21 17:47:00 2013
first time up to Waterworks Park and back - not the most pleasant day, a bit muggy/rainy, but hey I was inspired by the last day of the Tour
Matt Harmston Sun Jul 21 08:18:00 2013
Pulled my special needs pre-teen in her rickshaw, accompanied by my little one on her bike, while making a 2 hr ride yesterday. They couldn't have been happier (except when we stopped for ice cream).
James H Pobst Sat Jul 20 17:47:00 2013
first time up to Waterworks Park and back - not the most pleasant day, a bit muggy/rainy, but hey I was inspired by the last day of the Tour
Danny Joe Fatka Thu Jul 18 17:36:00 2013
Did the hills of Madison County Wed. 40 miles.
Danny Joe Fatka Thu Jul 18 12:36:00 2013
Did the hills of Madison County Wed. 40 miles.
Danny Joe Fatka Wed Jul 17 12:36:00 2013
Did the hills of Madison County Wed. 40 miles.
Barb Schaab Wed Jul 17 03:31:00 2013
Rehabbing after gallbladder surgery. Been riding 20 minute twilight rides each night. Life is good.
Rodney Lux Wed Jul 17 00:50:00 2013
tuesday 7/15/13-cycled from sioux city to winnaveagas casino(west of sloan,ia) n back 35 miles ea. way,total of 70 miles.2 days before rivercade riverfest begins at casino
Barb Schaab Tue Jul 16 22:31:00 2013
Rehabbing after gallbladder surgery. Been riding 20 minute twilight rides each night. Life is good.
Rodney Lux Tue Jul 16 19:50:00 2013
tuesday 7/15/13-cycled from sioux city to winnaveagas casino(west of sloan,ia) n back 35 miles ea. way,total of 70 miles.2 days before rivercade riverfest begins at casino
James H Pobst Sun Jul 14 16:54:00 2013
just did the Sand Lake loop south of Iowa City for the first time, pretty good workout!
James H Pobst Sun Jul 14 11:54:00 2013
just did the Sand Lake loop south of Iowa City for the first time, pretty good workout!
nichole northrop davidson Sun Jul 7 17:02:00 2013
biking to work is great....but consider biking to church too. I just came back from my bike to church ride.......it can be done as easily as biking to work.....
nichole northrop davidson Sun Jul 7 12:02:00 2013
biking to work is great....but consider biking to church too. I just came back from my bike to church ride.......it can be done as easily as biking to work.....
karen parrott Fri Jul 5 02:35:00 2013
what a beautiful day for a ride!
karen parrott Thu Jul 4 21:35:00 2013
what a beautiful day for a ride!
John Griffin Mon Jul 1 14:54:00 2013
if i am out riding at night and it passes midnight do I count that as the next day or log all miles on the day I started?
John Griffin Mon Jul 1 09:54:00 2013
if i am out riding at night and it passes midnight do I count that as the next day or log all miles on the day I started?
Alan Jones Fri Jun 28 12:34:00 2013
I am unable to edit or dhange "ACT, Inc" to ACT, Inc.", However i was able to join team ACTion Riders. I;m not sure if ACT will get credt for my participation in the stats.
Rodney Lux Wed Jun 26 23:12:00 2013
COOL BREEZE GOING DOWN TO SALIX,IA FROM SIOUX CITY,BUT COMING BACK HUMID & NO WIND ON K45
Jeff Cozad Sun Jun 23 18:48:00 2013
Chris Congdon - Yeah.... Sad news
chris congdon Sat Jun 22 19:13:00 2013
71 miles in honor of Lori Burman today. Prayers for Dave.
Juan Ramirez Fri Jun 21 10:29:00 2013
Check this out www.bikerags.co
Amanda Kabir Thu Jun 20 16:39:00 2013
Anyone else having trouble getting their points to refresh when they enter new mileage?
Duane Frett Sat Jun 15 10:28:00 2013
Don't do it!!!!!!
Brian Abbott Tue Jun 11 10:29:00 2013
I heard Robin Hayward has been out PRANCERSIZING!!
Rebecca A. Shivvers Mon Jun 10 07:54:00 2013
very foggy in the Ames area. Ride carefully.
Margo Abbott Fri Jun 7 15:54:00 2013
CARA HAMANN & ROBIN HAYWARD are #1 & #2 ladies in the state! Way to go!
LLOYD SANDBULTE Tue Jun 4 23:12:00 2013
Excellent Dream Team ride yesterday from Des Moines to Altoona - 26 miles, including a stop at DQ.
LLOYD SANDBULTE Sun Jun 2 21:45:00 2013
Rode with Des Moines Dream Team from downtown Des Moines to Monroe. A good hilly road trip. Fortunately the rain held off until the ride was completed. A great ride.
Randall J Ryan Fri May 31 08:45:00 2013
Crazy ride home yesterday in the Quad Cities! Leaning into strong south wind to stay up right on bike. Made it to shelter prior to storms blowing through.
Jennifer Walters Mon May 20 10:07:00 2013
Hauled 3 yr old daughter in the Burley yesterday on Cedar Valley Lakes trail in Cedar Fall INTO the 20 mph wind for 6+ miles! Not only did I survive, I can walk today! Great to know I'm not too out of shape! :)
David Earl Walker Sat May 18 19:06:00 2013
changed tire had a bad spot, lucky it happened on the flat 10 min, before I was going 32mph down hill
Cathy Masters Thu May 16 22:19:00 2013
I'd rather be in the mountains.
Dan Beaman Thu May 16 16:53:00 2013
I was somewhat disappointed in Atlantic's turnout, but it was a good ride anyway. We even had one ride on the back of tandem that was one of them we honor. It was the first time in 6 years that he'd been on an upright bike!
nichole northrop davidson Thu May 16 11:13:00 2013
Ride of Silence in Cedar Rapids had a good turn out. I hope we had some members of NBC support their communities in the effort yesterday to pay respect/honor to those injured/killed when cycling, and to advocate for safety and awareness between cyclists and vehicles.
Dale Wulf Tue May 14 23:03:00 2013
Interesting ride after 50 degree swing in temperature. Temperature of 94 with strong south wind was a bit of challenge because of drastic change. All is good
Paula Yrigoyen Tue May 14 22:06:00 2013
Jamie Wilson, Jill buck and I will ride from
North liberty on Friday!
Dan Beaman Tue May 14 16:59:00 2013
WIND! Heat! Could be an interesting ride after work. I LOVE the heat, but the wind? Well going home it will be a tail wind! That I can enjoy!
Sandy Stewart Tue May 14 15:50:00 2013
Go Hawkeye state!!
Mark Wyatt Tue May 14 14:33:00 2013
Hey everyone, Iowa is in 4th place in the state race. Keep it up!!!!
nichole northrop davidson Fri May 10 10:13:00 2013
Dale Wulf you are RIGHT! love being on the bike...even on a windy day....
Laura Ann Lowe Mon May 6 09:45:00 2013
Hi, Team ACTion –

Thanks for all your e-mails!

I'm now part of this FANTASTIC bike team!

Just signed myself up for the Team on Endomondo after following TJ’s instructions

Let's rock the competition and knock it outta the park w/ all our logged miles this month during BEAUTIFUL Ride to Work May!

Enjoy BEAUTIFUL Iowa today -- 75 degrees today!

Randall J Ryan Fri May 3 07:39:00 2013
Great week of riding. Bummed Tailwind Century cancelled Saturday morning. Still going to ride in between rain showers close to home.
Margo Abbott Thu May 2 22:29:00 2013
Take That Jeff Barnes
Dale Wulf Wed May 1 22:56:00 2013
North wind and drop in temperature made a May Day ride a challenge. However all is good when you can be on the bike.
Laura Ann Lowe Wed May 1 11:43:00 2013
Happy May Day and the wonderful Month of Cycling in May! Make May 2013 YOUR "Ride to Work" (and ride to everywhere) Month!
Beth Goodman Wed May 1 10:17:00 2013
Happy May Day Iowa! Get out there and RIDE!!!
Joe Zimsen Wed May 1 10:02:00 2013
Need to ramp up my training rides!
Greg Aust Tue Apr 30 22:31:00 2013
Did a twenty five mile ride yesterday..
Scott Firmstone Tue Apr 30 16:11:00 2013
big loop today....wind was a bear! got my 20 in though!
Sheryl Freeborn Tue Apr 30 13:37:00 2013
Joe, I am from Montezuma but also support Craig at Bikes To You. Did you make a team yet or should I go at it alone.
Joe Zimsen Tue Apr 30 12:23:00 2013
I would love to form a team for Bikes To You - my favorite bike shop in Grinnell, IA! Join us for rides or add your mileage to ours to rack up points together. Can our miles cross the state 3 times?
Stephanie VIllasenor Wed Apr 24 19:12:00 2013
Can't wait for ragbrai!! That will def give me some miles!!
Laura Ann Lowe Mon Mar 25 20:48:00 2013
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
Laura Ann Lowe Mon Mar 25 20:47:00 2013
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
Laura Ann Lowe Mon Mar 25 20:45:00 2013
It's Erin Go Braugh time, so let's GO GREEN for MOTHER EARTH!!
Ja Heidi Tue Mar 19 17:05:00 2013
Thank you Mark :)
Ja Heidi Mon Mar 18 10:58:00 2013
Started a team for UIHC commuters. If you ride to work at UIHC feel free to join.
Mark Wyatt Sat Mar 16 16:43:00 2013
May 1
Wed Mar 13 10:43:00 2013
We are starting soon, so stand-by on the Iowa Goes By Bicycle Challenge!
Ja Heidi Sun Mar 10 12:54:00 2013
Challenge starting in March???
Ja Heidi Sat Mar 9 12:54:00 2013
Challenge starting in March???
Maryann Mori Mon Mar 4 23:02:00 2013
I thought I registered for the current challenge, but I'm not seeing any of my miles registering. I know some people have had problems. Do I need to do something special to get the miles to count?
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Mon Mar 4 10:49:00 2013
Need everyone to PLEASE go to http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/legislation/ Go to Alert: 3 Foot Passing Bill in danger. Then contact people, Reps, sub comm. -Refer to it as SF 157, 3 Foot Bicycle Passing Law. Then tell you friends to do the same. Thanks!
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Sun Mar 3 21:02:00 2013
1st place, yea Baby!
Paul Prentice Sun Mar 3 20:49:00 2013
Jeff is in first place!
Sun Jan 6 20:38:00 2013
Has anyone done the BRR ride? If so, please share pros/cons.
Maryann Mori Sun Jan 6 20:38:00 2013
Has anyone done the BRR ride? If so, please share pros/cons.
Thu Jan 3 12:29:00 2013
New years resolution
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Ja Heidi Thu Jan 3 12:29:00 2013
New years resolution
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Tue Jan 1 17:37:00 2013
Really great to hear about so many riding outdoors in this weather. I gotta wait until the ice melts so I can try out my new knee! I'm feeling like a bike ride!
Heather Lindsay Tue Jan 1 17:37:00 2013
Really great to hear about so many riding outdoors in this weather. I gotta wait until the ice melts so I can try out my new knee! I'm feeling like a bike ride!
Maryann Mori Thu Dec 27 13:32:00 2012
Thank you, Jeff and Paul! I appreciate the info and will likely visit my bike shop today; your comments were very helpful. Not being able to ride right now is torture!
Thu Dec 27 13:32:00 2012
Thank you, Jeff and Paul! I appreciate the info and will likely visit my bike shop today; your comments were very helpful. Not being able to ride right now is torture!
Maryann Mori Wed Dec 26 13:32:00 2012
Thank you, Jeff and Paul! I appreciate the info and will likely visit my bike shop today; your comments were very helpful. Not being able to ride right now is torture!
Sat Dec 22 14:43:00 2012
Hi Maryann - I agree with Paul. I would not ride without them. I ride an aggressive four row stud in the front to get out of icy ruts and a two row stud on the back to get up hills. If your area is fairly flat, no rear studs may be needed. The front tire is the most critical. Here is a page that is most helpful for selecting what will fit your bike and the pro’s and con’s of the major different styles.
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.asp
Jeff (Oz) Osborne Sat Dec 22 14:43:00 2012
Hi Maryann - I agree with Paul. I would not ride without them. I ride an aggressive four row stud in the front to get out of icy ruts and a two row stud on the back to get up hills. If your area is fairly flat, no rear studs may be needed. The front tire is the most critical. Here is a page that is most helpful for selecting what will fit your bike and the pro’s and con’s of the major different styles.
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.asp
Sat Dec 22 14:24:00 2012
Maryann- I have used studs for the last few years. I find no benefit to them in deep snow. They are very effective on glare ice or snow that has been polished by car tires. I can actually climb a pretty steep grade with them. They will still slide out from under you, so you cannot get overconfident and corner aggressively, or emergency stop on a dime. Occasionally an ice rut or a slush pocket will still put you down. You simply need to pick your line with a bit more consideration for that and slow earlier. They also are quite heavy and slow rolling. All that said, the ability to ride on surfaces that would be tough to walk on is worth it to me, and if you invest in a quality set with carbide studs they will last a very long time. Looks like you have the same zip code as I do. I have a set of Nokian w240's in 700x40 mounted up on a wheelset w/ 10 speed cassette if you want to give them a try on your bike and see if you like them before you commit to buy some. Paul 577-913seven
Paul Prentice Sat Dec 22 14:24:00 2012
Maryann- I have used studs for the last few years. I find no benefit to them in deep snow. They are very effective on glare ice or snow that has been polished by car tires. I can actually climb a pretty steep grade with them. They will still slide out from under you, so you cannot get overconfident and corner aggressively, or emergency stop on a dime. Occasionally an ice rut or a slush pocket will still put you down. You simply need to pick your line with a bit more consideration for that and slow earlier. They also are quite heavy and slow rolling. All that said, the ability to ride on surfaces that would be tough to walk on is worth it to me, and if you invest in a quality set with carbide studs they will last a very long time. Looks like you have the same zip code as I do. I have a set of Nokian w240's in 700x40 mounted up on a wheelset w/ 10 speed cassette if you want to give them a try on your bike and see if you like them before you commit to buy some. Paul 577-913seven
Maryann Mori Fri Dec 21 14:32:00 2012
Can anyone tell me if studded tires really do make a difference in this kind of weather (such as we just got in Central Iowa from Blizzard Draco)? I've only been cycling for a couple of years, and I had no trouble biking during last year's mild winter. I'm not sure of the best course of action for continuing in a snowy/icy winter
Greg Olson Wed Dec 12 12:30:00 2012
Can't beat this for December in Iowa! Almost warm breeze out of the south. Great riding weather.
Paul Prentice Fri Nov 30 18:17:00 2012
Zach: Just go to the main Endomondo page and click on the 'Challenges' tab at the top menu bar- then you can search 'Des Moines' and it should pop right up. It's not too late at all. All of your miles from the start time of the challenge will automatically transfer. Spread the word! I only started this because I saw Omaha and Lincoln had a friendly rivalry going with their winter challenges, and I wondered if we could get the same sort of enthusiasm generated here.
Zach Bonzer Fri Nov 30 09:17:00 2012
Paul, where do I sign up? And is it too late?
Paul Prentice Thu Nov 15 21:57:00 2012
Calling all Des Moiniacs: Sign up for the Des Moines Winter Bike Challenge now!
Greg Olson Mon Oct 22 14:14:00 2012
Mid 70's in mid October! Perfect commuting weather!
Maureen Maher Wed Oct 3 16:09:00 2012
Write a comment...Rode my bike to the Iowa Healthiest State walk. Great day to be outside.
Maureen Maher Fri Sep 28 15:22:00 2012
Write a comment...
If you win a prize how do you recieve it?
Grerat day to ride the bike.
Heather Lindsay Sun Sep 16 22:29:00 2012
I was just reading some of these old posts. Really can't underrstand why anyone would think RAGBRAI miles shouldn't be added on Endomondo. Sounds like someone got passed on the LEADERBOARD. Miles are miles regardless of where they are ridden. That was the instruction at the start of the season and that's never been changed. Everyone who is out there riding and enjoying the great outdoors should be proud! I sure am and love being part of the biking community!
Joel T Beckman Sun Sep 16 17:23:00 2012
As a competitive cyclist and bike mechanic/dealer I do not like RAGBRAI (moved here from Nebraska/South Dakota and just see it as a big party that dirties the cities it touches), but I do believe that the miles should count. Having people come in to the store with RAGBRAI a goal of theirs, whether it be a day or the entire week, is a true test of the sport of cycling. This website isn't about who can log the most mileage, it is about the cycling community coming together from across Iowa, as well as the Nation to support and tell about their rides. If you want to measure yourself against other riders on here based on mileage alone as a competition then you do not know what it takes to be in a competition.
Some riders on here have all the time in the world to be out there and it shows, but if you can put in 10 miles a week then great! Who are any of us to say that a 500 mile joy ride isn't considered riding? If you want to look on here to compare yourself to everyone in Iowa on your work ethic then you truly have not seen the value of this sport.
Jeremiah Harris Wed Aug 29 21:24:00 2012
This morning at 6am was perfect weather to ride to work. This afternoon riding back was not.....HOT AND HUMID!!!!
Greg Olson Fri Aug 10 12:32:00 2012
After riding through the summer it felt a bit cold this morning on the way in to work!
Harry cota Prentice Wed Aug 8 00:28:00 2012
night ride the greatest ride of the day
Bruce C. Oestreich Sat Jul 28 22:27:00 2012
another good site.PEERtrainer.com
Steve J Russell Thu Jul 26 21:07:00 2012
All I can say is that I am retired and the Iowa Goes by Bicycle is a GREAT incentive for people like me to push themselves to stay in shape. Miles are miles no matter how you get them. Just hit 59 last Wednesday on RAGBRAI but bailed because of the heat and wind. Still taking on air and going forward!!
Bruce C. Oestreich Wed Jul 25 22:12:00 2012
@Chris ,Brother ALL your miles count....Keep on riding and record every mile you actually pedal.This is not a political event ,Its just a show of Bikers who belong on the road too.Besides its not legal to ride down ANY interstate,even if you are Lance LOL.
Chris Bellcock Wed Jul 25 10:13:00 2012
I work 35 miles away from where i live. I will not ride my bike down the interstate to get to work. I counted Ragbrai cause my miles were all in training for it. So technically to some of you none of my miles should count since i don't ride to work. Get a clue
Steve Mrkvicka Tue Jul 24 17:19:00 2012
Why wouldn't they count? They are being ridden. And yes i am logging mine.
Greg Olson Tue Jul 24 08:48:00 2012
I don't do RAGBRAI, but absolutely agree the miles should count. In my mind, Endomondo isn't a competition, but an opportunity to record overall cycling miles to promote awareness and encourage personal consistency over time. If someone surpasses my month's worth of commuter miles in a single day of RAGBRAI, that's great! It represents folks getting off thier butts and doing something other than sitting in cars and in front of TVs.
Bruce C. Oestreich Fri Jul 20 22:30:00 2012
I use my computer and record every mile Im on my bike.Im really not competing for anything...just keeping track of miles ridden.
Matthew Georges Fri Jul 20 16:46:00 2012
RAGBRAI miles should absolutely count, especially if sport cycling miles count. How many of these miles added were because of training for RAGBRAI? It would however be interesting to see stats for transportation miles only.
Zach Bonzer Thu Jul 19 09:13:00 2012
Why not? People are on their bikes and putting in miles. And what this competition is about is raising awareness of people on bikes. Far as I'm concerned RAGRBRAI does exactly that.
Jonathan Taiber Thu Jul 19 09:06:00 2012
RAGBRAI miles really shouldn't count for the competition. That is simply padding miles assuming you have the time to do it.
Derrek Cory Tue Jul 17 15:23:00 2012
itll be interesting to see how much this jumps because of RAGBRAI
Bruce C. Oestreich Sun Jul 1 22:05:00 2012
new month time to rachet it up several notches
harry j shepherd Sat Jun 30 22:03:00 2012
the heat is kicking my butt, pour concrete all day, but still get my miles in.
Bruce C. Oestreich Mon Jun 25 22:28:00 2012
@ maureen I dont know if there is one along the river on our side .Im from DBQ and I know there are shorter trails close to the river but not as long as the one over by Thomson.Heritage trial from DBQ to Dyersville is nice although its not paved.
Maureen Maher Sun Jun 24 22:06:00 2012
Did the Great River Trail from Port Byron to almost Thomson in Illinios. Great day for it. Does Iowa have a trail like that on our side ot the Mississippi?
Anne W. Fri Jun 22 13:19:00 2012
I'm riding solo and looking for a team. :) Anybody in West Des Moines, riding for fun need a teammate? I'm doing about 10 miles a day 5 days a week and I'd love to keep accountable to a team. - Anne
Bruce C. Oestreich Mon Jun 18 21:31:00 2012
It was so windy today that I lost miles!!!!!
Harry cota Prentice Sun Jun 17 12:37:00 2012
great ride today we had a nice breeze and it was nice and sunny too.
Bob Glaser Wed Jun 6 13:48:00 2012
10.9 miles into a 20 mile loop around town and I have a blow out, bummer!!!
Maureen Maher Mon Jun 4 14:41:00 2012
Last day of vacation. Great ride on the trail. Had to get miles in for the TourdeCure ride this Sat 6/9. It is a ride for the American Diabetes . We need more riders and more $$$. If you would like to donate go to www.tourdecure.org and click on donate, then you can type in my name, Maureen Maher and give. Thanks
Lisa Arians Sun Jun 3 19:45:00 2012
www.halfwaytoheaven.org Great bicycle ride from Garner around Clear Lake! The bike ride always takes place the 1st weekend in June...come join us next year!
Zach Bonzer Fri Jun 1 09:08:00 2012
I was looking at May. I logged my miles at roughly 8pm last night, and they hadn't updated by 11pm. Looked again this morning and everything had updated. All is good.
Jeff Cozad Fri Jun 1 08:03:00 2012
@Zach - They update just fine. This issue you are likely having is that the leaderboard view is on a month by month basis. It switched months, so... You either need to look at the month you're interested in or select "Entire Period".
Zach Bonzer Thu May 31 23:13:00 2012
Anyone else having trouble with points updating?
Matthew W. Warfield Wed May 30 15:27:00 2012
No Leon, they should have no issue going around you in the other lane. And honestly, truly serious riders won't be on the trail as it's not safe to maintain the speeds on a multi use trail nor elevation grades significant enough to be challenging. My pace on the trail may be quicker than most but I have no issue slowing to almost a complete stop to wait for a safe time to pass someone. In my mind, this is a requirement in using the trail as part of a community. When I want to really crank out some miles, the county roads are a much better option all the way around.
Leon Schindler Wed May 30 09:01:00 2012
My biggest issue is the 'serious' riders on the trails. The road bikes that are in a hurry; it is very rare for me to hear one of them say 'on your left' as they pass me and many seem unwilling to actually switch lanes to go around me. Is there a reason courtesy doesn't apply to them? Other than that, I love the bike trails around Cedar Rapids and use them frequently.
Paul Prentice Tue May 29 15:05:00 2012
A barn swallow swooped into my front spokes on the way to work this morning, got spun around for about 2 revolutions, then catapulted into the air...and flew away.
Greg Wild Mon May 14 10:48:00 2012
Yea, I came around a dead coner with three very large people all walking side by side. and another two riders oncoming. I know what you mean about the families. I love to see little kiddos out there but some of them should really just be on the sidewalk in front of their house with their parents walking along side them
Chelsea Rae Austin Mon May 14 09:24:00 2012
Greg- I totally agree. I got frustrated and gave up. Too many people who don't understand what "passing on the left" means, not to mention whole families with lots of little kids in tow. Too bad- it was the first time I had time available to ride AND it was nice.
Greg Wild Mon May 14 08:54:00 2012
Sunday couldn't have been a more beautiful day for a bike ride. Perfect temps, not too much wind. Sunny. LOTS of people on the trail though and a fair share of those that don't understand trail etiquette.
Amelia Mae Havenridge Fri May 11 15:55:00 2012
New Rider as of last year, looking for people to ride with!
Greg Wild Fri May 11 12:09:00 2012
Just started a bike group called LiveWrong - play on Lance's org (which is a great organization, but you have to have a little fun right?) Cedar Rapids and surrounding area rides
Kerry Gibson Thu May 10 09:29:00 2012
So cool to have Endomondo automatically log the miles. It may just motivate me to get out and really ride some serious miles ... after I get my butt back in shape!
Jonathan Taiber Tue May 1 20:53:00 2012
I just set up a team in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area for the generalist commuters under the Cedar Valley Bicyle Coop!
Steve J Russell Tue May 1 17:40:00 2012
Just recieved my confirmation from RAGBRAI! Look Out.
Stevan Robinson Tue May 1 09:25:00 2012
I'm not so sold on Edomondo, but it looks nice.
Jonathan Taiber Tue May 1 09:02:00 2012
The endomono ap is really well done.
Heather Lindsay Fri Apr 27 13:28:00 2012
I've added Team "Austin" for those of us who ride alone since Endomondo thinks we should ride in groups. It works best for me to ride alone most of the time, but I would enjoy the Cyber company! (-:
Mark Wyatt Fri Apr 27 13:05:00 2012
Click on ride type and it will offer options.
Michael Dean Jandik Fri Apr 27 12:46:00 2012
How do you log in other rides? I only see where to log commutes?
Mark Wyatt Fri Apr 27 12:16:00 2012
yes, you can log other rides. And do it often. We want to be the number one state for bicycling.
Michael Dean Jandik Fri Apr 27 11:09:00 2012
Can you log other rides other than commuting? I do the commuting to work every week, but i would like to log my other rides too. :)
Joyce Bricker Thu Apr 26 21:34:00 2012
Training for bike ride across OKlahoma in JUNE
Rebecca Krambeer Thu Apr 26 19:32:00 2012
Got my new road bike and training for RAGBRAI!
Sheila Samuelson Thu Apr 26 17:36:00 2012
I'm new to this as of today, but looking to promote it throughout ACT via the ACT Connect site, and make it part of our Bike to Work Week activities.
Steve J Russell Wed Apr 25 12:04:00 2012
Great website! I tried this last year and was a little disapointed as to the way the website was site up but this look a whole lot better. Keep up the good work. A great friend encougaged me to try again.
Jonathan Taiber Tue Apr 24 19:00:00 2012
I just started using Endomondo this week, used to log miles on www.greenlightride.com. Wow the difference. Endomondo doesn't have as much detail or a very good user interface, but the mapping and gps is awsome.
Ja Heidi Thu Apr 12 17:39:00 2012
UHIC Commuters feel free to join my team.
Jay Scovel Sun Mar 11 21:46:00 2012
Wish I could ride the road bike in Iowa every Jan, Feb, & Mar! Love this weather!!
Greg Olson Wed Dec 31 18:00:00 1969
Cooooold! But, still better than driving.