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Old 08-23-11 | 01:52 PM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Originally Posted by blaise_f
Twister was about 1% steeper, but had a much better run (for those who can coast -_-). Twister also had about 5% of the crowd Potter did. Literally about 20 people on the entire climb, where Potter had hundreds and nowhere for a person actually riding to go.
Heh, maybe a lot of people who had been traumatized last year just decided to skip it this time around.

We leave between 7 and 9 in the morning and ride about 12-14mph depending on wind and such.
Okay, cool. Generally on Ragbrai, I get on the road by 6-6:30 and try to make decent time. Maybe if the weather is milder next year I'll consider stretching out a little.

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