Originally Posted by
jayhawkpanic
Ragbrai is really an amazing event. It will restore your faith in humanity
Headed up for my 3rd one
trying to decide whether to go c&v or not
first year I rode my 1984 Bianchi San remo
last year I rode a brand new salsa warbird
thinking about the bianchi super corsa this year but would obv have to skip the gravel loop and perhaps be a bit less comfy. Also, there are usually some massive hills on the latter part of the route and it’s going to be very hot. Huge hills, hot rims, and old rim brakes make me a bit nervous.
I ended up riding the warbird and I’m glad I did. It poured the first day and it pretty much ruined my brooks saddle. Would have hated to ruin the vintage brooks pro on the super corsa.
Ragbrai was a blast though. Tons of c&v rides mixed in with even more modern bikes obviously. Lots of food and beer too.