Fireman Phil
03-12-03, 03:21 PM
I was just wondering if any of you have ever joined RAGBRAI as an unregistered rider and carried your essential equipment on your bike and just blended in with the other riders.:D
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Steele-Bike
03-13-03, 07:39 AM
I rode two years ago for a couple of days as an unregistered rider, but since the overnight stay was in my hometown I didn't need to carry anything. I have known people who have done the whole ride unregistered. I don't imagine it would be very hard, especially if one is used to touring unsupported.
Also, I don't know the exact numbers, but from what I hear about half the riders are unregistered.
Also, I don't know the exact numbers, but from what I hear about half the riders are unregistered.
IowaParamedic
03-13-03, 08:16 AM
I rode last year for one day unregistered. They do offer single day registrations, but I had my sister picking me up and dropping me off. She could provide support if needed.
I understand that a substantial number of riders are unregistered. I recently spoke to a person who belongs to a team of baggers that ride unregistered each year. I even heard of a radio station in Waterloo that had a contest sending one lucky person to the start town with $5 and no bike and challenged them to finish the ride. I never heard the outcome, but if you had the right personality, it could be done.
The pass does get you discounts at vendors and repair stands. If you use RAGBRAI's luggage truck, ambulances, or SAG, you will need a pass. I also understand, if you are unregistered and try to use the SAG, they will charge you the price of a single day pass. Sounds fair to me.
I understand that a substantial number of riders are unregistered. I recently spoke to a person who belongs to a team of baggers that ride unregistered each year. I even heard of a radio station in Waterloo that had a contest sending one lucky person to the start town with $5 and no bike and challenged them to finish the ride. I never heard the outcome, but if you had the right personality, it could be done.
The pass does get you discounts at vendors and repair stands. If you use RAGBRAI's luggage truck, ambulances, or SAG, you will need a pass. I also understand, if you are unregistered and try to use the SAG, they will charge you the price of a single day pass. Sounds fair to me.