Originally Posted by
Pars
Donald Kaul was riding a Masi when I rode with him for a bit on the '73 Ragbrai. I don't recall riding with John at all. I was riding a '73 International, stock 14-24 2 x 5 speed w/52/43 front. Of course I was in much better shape then
I recall reading the Register every day during RAGBRAI and checking Karras's and Kaul's columns. John would report on the various sights and people encountered along the route, and Donald would complain about the route and how hard it was (tongue in cheek, and humorously). I had no idea that he was riding a Masi, though! That was quite an exotic bike for that day and for Iowa.
1973 was just the second year for the ride... that must have been an interesting experience!
Steve in Peoria (1980 was my 1st RAGBRAI)