Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
There are many 'state' rides, of which RAGBRAI is only one. It's one of the biggest, and is in the group with the least amount of support included -- you have access to everything, but it's all pay-as-you-go, and usually at prices that are right up there with being in a movie theater or at a state fair. I guess that's why RAGBRAI really doesn't mind bandits: the real reason for the ride's existence is so the vendors can make money.
Hi BP (of the
"middle of da mitten"),
You may recall we briefly met at the OHR (again), this year. Your post was an interesting take on RAGBRAI.
Did you see my preceding post?
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I've heard good things about PALM (Pedal Across Lower Michigan) a cute name when you realize that the lower peninsula is shaped like an up-raised hand. There is also the DALMAC Ride (Dick Allen Mackinac) Ride. from Lansing north (along the middle finger) to the Mackinac Bridge spanning the strait between Lakes Huron and Michigan. (I never did them, but I’m originally from Michigan, and it's a nice bicycling state, and those are long-standing Rides.).
Then I have looked at GOBA, an Ohio en masse ride recommended by some veteran cyclists from Ohio. Finally, I'll mention a Cycle Massachusetts Ride sponsored by Mass Bike, just competed this past week.
Have you done any of those Michigan Rides? I actually contacted Dick Allen back in 1972 when I was into touring, though have never made any of those rides.