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rurallib

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6. yep sure did

Reply to bobbieinok (Reply #5)

Wed Jul 25, 2018, 08:12 AM

Jul 2018

he and a a fellow Register writer name of John Karras (IIRC) rode to work on bikes. Some friendly banter ended up in a bet of who could ride across Iowa.
So the challenge was thrown. They invited folks to join them and the rest is history. At least that is how I remember it.

Cool thing for me is that they will be rolling right by my house Saturday morning. I expect the first rider to pass before sunrise and the last one may be near sunset.

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RIP Donald Kaul [View all] 47of74 Jul 2018 OP

So sorry to hear that. RIP, Donald. Frustratedlady Jul 2018 #1

Very sorry to hear this. To me he WAS the Des Moines Register. bobbieinok Jul 2018 #2

I second that rurallib Jul 2018 #4

Wasn't he one of the founders of the annual biking across IA? Is that going on now? bobbieinok Jul 2018 #5

yep sure did rurallib Jul 2018 #6

My son and ex said they were in Ames Tues, with tents in the park and a festival downtown. bobbieinok Jul 2018 #7

1st. day of this years RAGBRAI? How is that a thing? IADEMO2004 Jul 2018 #3