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RAGBRAI XXXI |
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July 20th - 26th2003 |
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Ragbrai XXXI was dedicated to two wonderful riders. |
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Lisa |
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Jeff |
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This years ride was dedicated to two wonderful people. Lisa and Jeff were not with us on this ride, but will be back riding with us in the future. Lisa, a cancer survivor, and Jeff who was in an accident last November, were missed but never forgotten. Lisa rides with Team H.O.T but is really a dawg. She has been a friend of mine for three years. I have really enjoyed her competitive spirit and athletic ability. I missed her this year and our team missed her. Ragbrai is Ragbrai because of the wonderful friendships you form. Then the rekindling of those friendships each year when Ragbrai comes around again. To be able to spend a week with all your special friends and ride across Iowa is just spectacular. This year to a relapse of cancer, I missed my friend, but because of her inner strength and awesome physical drive, she is recovering and will be with us again next year. Lisa - this is to you. Get well my friend and we will see you next year. Love, RedDogs. Jeff or as teams call him, JunkYardDog is one of those people you will never forget once you meet him. He is a gentle giant. He can walk into a crowded bar and ask for a beer and people jump to serve him. He is one of the strongest riders in the RedDogs and one of the nicest also. Last November, Jeff was in a pedestrian accident. While he is recovering, Jeff is in a wheel chair and working on walking again. Ragbrai will never be the same until the BigDog gets back on his bike and joins us. Jeff, you are always on our minds and we cannot wait until you are back with us again. Jeff, here's to you!!! |
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From Left to Right: Dan (Dan-O), Jim (WheelMan), Dan (RocketMan), Belinda (Belinda), Rich (TD), Art (DriverArt), Roger (HotWheels), Alan (ButtDr.). |
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Here we are Friday morning July 18th around 8:30 am. We are just getting ready to leave Denver for our annual trek to Tish's Restaurant in Council Bluffs, Iowa where we meet quite a few team members, eat dinner, and spend the night. |
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Saturday July 19th: Day before, 43 miles to Glenwood, Iowa |
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Our Fantastic Host Family at Silver City was Bruce Talbot and his girlfriend Amy. |
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Sunday July 20th. Day One, 57.6 miles to Shenandoah, Iowa |
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Our Awesome Host was Randy & Tamara Derry in Shenandoah, Iowa |
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Monday July 21st: Day Two, 62 miles to Bedford, Ia. |
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Our Fantastic Host Family at Bedford was Dennis Clark. |
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Tuesday July 22nd: Day Three, 75.5 miles to Osceola, Ia. |
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Our lovely host Family was Bob & Sandy Mason and family in Osceola, Iowa |
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Wednesday July 23rd: Day Four, 78.5 miles to Oskaloosa, Ia. |
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Our Fantastic Host Family was John Jannenga and family in Oskaloosa, Iowa. |
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Thursday July 24th: Day Five, 67.3 miles to Bloomfield, Ia. |
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Our Fantastic Host at Bloomfield was Jeff & Deb Thordarson and family. |
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Friday July 25th: Day Six, 65.9 miles to Mount Pleasant, Ia. |
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Our Fantastic Host in Mount Pleasant was Joyce Voss. |
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