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Forum: Great Lakes
02-23-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By Pugs2xLove

This will be my 4th straight years of RAGBRAI'ng....

This will be my 4th straight years of RAGBRAI'ng. Last year was overbooked, overcrowded and overloaded. I'm 100% self-supported (with the exception for getting transport to/back) home. It got so bad...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,853
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I bike commute to work every day on a 14-mile...

I bike commute to work every day on a 14-mile route each way regardless of season or weather conditions. There are some hills in/out of town on mostly flat trail surface. I have my commuter bike for...
02-18-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,236
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Riding is an all-season thing, not just during...

Riding is an all-season thing, not just during the warmer months. All jokings aside, it was a brutal ride Thursday afternoon from work after that snowstorm. The roads covered in snow and ice,...
12-21-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,110
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Finally got some real snow this afternoon (still...

Finally got some real snow this afternoon (still snowing now) and the winds are suppose to pick up tomorrow as the storm moves through this region. Currently 19 degrees right now but windchills in...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,948
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Joggers in the dark.

Joggers in the dark.
Forum: Commuting
11-24-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. We're not...

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. We're not celebrating Thanksgiving this year but I did take my "new" bike out for a short ride. It's one I just got for Winter riding. Nothing special - a used...
10-09-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,227
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Jogging would be your best bet for losing weight...

Jogging would be your best bet for losing weight - cycling not so much since I've seen plenty of overweight cyclists some of which are too small for their bikes. You'd have to put in some serious...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,824
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Two new tubes and sometimes CO cartridge or two -...

Two new tubes and sometimes CO cartridge or two - pump of course. Don't know how long you can use a tube without swapping for a new one but I try to make mine last (no holes or busted valves of...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,160
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Ortlieb bags are out of his range but you'd be...

Ortlieb bags are out of his range but you'd be surprise what you can find in the Clearance sections from time to time especially when it's past season and the new models are being released.
Forum: Commuting
10-09-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,204
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I bike commute with a Cannondale Quick 1 (Heck...

I bike commute with a Cannondale Quick 1 (Heck any of the Quick bikes would fit your needs.)
Forum: Commuting
10-09-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,546
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I started bike commuting to work full time...

I started bike commuting to work full time approximately two years ago and I love it. Weather does NOT matter for me in the Midwest!
09-27-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,742
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Love those bar bitts. I have them on my bikes...

Love those bar bitts. I have them on my bikes during Winter and not be worried about putting on a pair of heavy gloves. Without these mitts, I use PI Lobster AMFIB.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 986
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Install a rear rack on his bike. Plenty of...

Install a rear rack on his bike. Plenty of backpacks that are rack-friendly to choose from. Make sure you buy one that's waterproof - cost a little more but it's worth the money and these things last...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,546
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Hardest part is getting started and be in a...

Hardest part is getting started and be in a routine. The rest is easy.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 897
Posted By Pugs2xLove

$15/trip adds up quick I'd say suck it up and...

$15/trip adds up quick I'd say suck it up and ride on. My bike commute is 14 mil each day and I'm out there rain, snow, sleet, hail (even when a tornado was in the distance) on workdays. On the...
09-11-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Not sure about the tire recommendation but I do...

Not sure about the tire recommendation but I do Winter riding on my Jamis steel commuter bike with 700X38 studded tires. I'm right next door to you in Iowa and we get our fair share of snow. The...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,497
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I leave for work early in the A.M. just in case...

I leave for work early in the A.M. just in case of unexpected bike issues or bad weather.
Forum: Touring
09-01-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,454
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Glad you enjoyed RAGBRAI. Wasn't sure if anyone...

Glad you enjoyed RAGBRAI. Wasn't sure if anyone did on this site since I didn't see any postings until now. I did the full week ride (my 2nd). That weather was amazing (you would have hated last...
08-24-22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,425
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I live in Iowa and do Winter commuting. Best...

I live in Iowa and do Winter commuting. Best thing to do is get an older "beater" steel bike that can handle the harsh conditions while requiring less maintenance and upkeeps. If you crash because of...
08-18-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,163
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Thank you for your response. I think I'm better...

Thank you for your response. I think I'm better off sticking to what I'm accustom to which is a 2X for those long trips and try out the 1X for those "local" rides lol. I have a Jamis Commuter I steel...
08-17-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,163
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Been shopping for my first gravel bike for fun...

Been shopping for my first gravel bike for fun rides and RAGBRAI in July. Have my eyes on the Four Corners for gravel and also bikepacking. Would this bike be a good fit? I am also looking at the...
07-04-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,247
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I wear a cycling cap to block out the sun and...

I wear a cycling cap to block out the sun and prevent sweats from getting into my eyes. It helps to a certain extent depending on the weather. One thing is for certain, the cap does block the sun out...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,577
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Unless they paid for your shoes, then I wouldn't...

Unless they paid for your shoes, then I wouldn't sweat it. If the shoes work for you (performance and style wise), they just need to deal and get over it.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,736
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Don't mind riding in the rain. It's the mud and...

Don't mind riding in the rain. It's the mud and splatters on my bike that drive me up the wall.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,166
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Waterproof panniers are money well spent (Ortlieb...

Waterproof panniers are money well spent (Ortlieb comes to mind.) Tried the backpack when I first bike commuted, it got old after awhile with the sweaty and strain on my back. I let my bike carry all...
04-17-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,236
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Got about an inch of snow on Easter which...

Got about an inch of snow on Easter which probably ruined some kids egg hunt but I still saw some families with their kids outdoor digging through the snow. Guess Mother Nature isn't done being...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,138
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I second that notion.

I second that notion.
Forum: Commuting
03-27-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,493
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Vittoria Randonneur. I've put several thousand...

Vittoria Randonneur. I've put several thousand miles into several set of these tire brand and no flat. Only had 1 incident with a busted valve but so far so good other than the normal wear.
03-19-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,747
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I bike commute to work so I get my rides in no...

I bike commute to work so I get my rides in no matter what. :backpedal:
03-12-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 80
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Views: 6,421
Posted By Pugs2xLove

46F temps is a "heat" wave in my area lol. I've...

46F temps is a "heat" wave in my area lol. I've been cycling every day this year (long or short), dry or wet, rainy (snow) or shine, -20 or 50 degrees and not stopping. I rode last Saturday though a...
02-27-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,988
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Encountered freezing rain and sleet after...

Encountered freezing rain and sleet after President's Day. That was a nasty ride with icicles forming on my rain jacket. Temps have spiked up to 40-50 after Friday. There will be a couple of days in...
02-27-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I'm in Iowa and having a Winter bike is a must...

I'm in Iowa and having a Winter bike is a must especially if riding year round. Having a belt drive bike for Winter would be best to deal with all that salt, sand and crud on the roads but it all...
01-30-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,174
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Hypno Toad - Had forming icicles on my balaclava...

Hypno Toad - Had forming icicles on my balaclava on several occasions this week.
Forum: Commuting
01-16-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,125
Posted By Pugs2xLove

That's about the distance of my daily commute to...

That's about the distance of my daily commute to work. Tried the backpack gig but with heat, humidity in the Summer months and extra sweats (on top of sweats), I switched over to the Ortlieb...
01-15-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,068
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I rarely have issues with watery eyes (goggles...

I rarely have issues with watery eyes (goggles fix that problem). Seeing where you're at, how much snow dump did you get in your area? We got about a foot in my town from yesterday's storm.
01-14-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,052
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I have fenders on my Winter bike with Schwalbe...

I have fenders on my Winter bike with Schwalbe studded tires on and they work great. My tire size is 700 X 35 if that matters and still have clearance for 38 if I wanted to upgrade.
01-14-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,337
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I have a pair of 45Nrth Wolvhammer boots for flat...

I have a pair of 45Nrth Wolvhammer boots for flat pedals. They're worth the money in keeping cold air out and your feet toasty during Winter.
01-14-22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,068
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Don't mind the cold with the right clothing. It's...

Don't mind the cold with the right clothing. It's the wind chills and freezing rain that hit home hard.
01-14-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,150
Posted By Pugs2xLove

I bike commute to work (about 14 miles each way)...

I bike commute to work (about 14 miles each way) and even during Winter time. Rode out when it was -10 F last week. Several layers of clothing is what I use on my steel bike with Schwalbe studded...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-28-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,592
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Thought you'd never ask. ...

Thought you'd never ask.
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Forum: Great Lakes
11-26-21, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,592
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Hi Henrik, Welcome to the forum. The best...

Hi Henrik,

Welcome to the forum. The best time to start your journey is during Spring when the weather isn't too hot or too cold and low humidity. If you plan on coming to Iowa, we have the annual...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-14-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,321
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Not sure what time he was out handing patches but...

Not sure what time he was out handing patches but he did that day and I missed it. :cry:
Forum: Great Lakes
08-14-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,321
Posted By Pugs2xLove

The Karras loop was all road in Stone City. I...

The Karras loop was all road in Stone City. I don't have the right bike or tires for gravel though it would be a fun ride.
Forum: Touring
08-12-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,468
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Have you completed the Triple Bypass ride? If so,...

Have you completed the Triple Bypass ride? If so, what kind of bike did you ride with? It's one of many things on my bucket list.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-02-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,321
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Awesome indeed. Did you do the Karras or gravel...

Awesome indeed. Did you do the Karras or gravel loop? I did the full week with Karras Loop to finish Day 5 but don't have a gravel bike for Fort Dodge. Hotter than Hell but we did it!!!
Forum: Great Lakes
07-10-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Just curious when you'll be visiting. If you want...

Just curious when you'll be visiting. If you want easy access, staying in downtown Des Moines would be your best bet. The Great Western Trail is located nearby that hooks onto other trails such as...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-10-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,321
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Same here. Are you doing the weeklong ride or a...

Same here. Are you doing the weeklong ride or a couple of days? I'm doing the full week. My first RAGBRAI experience. So excited.......
Forum: Great Lakes
03-15-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Looking for a local RAGBRAI charter in Iowa

First time participant here. Don't know all the details of this week-long event but am looking forward to experience every minute of it. Looking for a charter to travel to starting point and a ride...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,813
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Looks like the only thing you haven't found yet...

Looks like the only thing you haven't found yet is a winning Powerball ticket lol. I found a bike tail light on the trail yesterday.
Forum: Great Lakes
01-31-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,321
Posted By Pugs2xLove

Iowa isn't strict on lockdowns like other bigger...

Iowa isn't strict on lockdowns like other bigger states in Commiefornia, Illinois, Michigan, etc....... I would imagine attendance will still be high (maybe not as high in this odd time) but the...
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