More pictures leaving Waterloo on Friday

 

 

Final mileage tally

Before kent left me in Indee to head to Dsm we took this picture showing our total of 540 miles about 100 more than the ragbrai route total. My sisters asked me this morning if i could ride again this morning and i said "if schott would let me borrow his saddle some more, you bet!"

Tom Donlea

The IBM

The 1972 Raleigh International, known locally as the International Bike of Mystery, was not only a generous loan from my Uncle Ray but also was a darn sweet riding machine. The antique got rave reviews from the older set and Dennis, the bike mechanic who rebuilt the bottom bracket thanked me for bringing him what he called "a treat" to work on.
I want to publicly thank Ray for entrusting me with his bike. It made the ride all the more meaningful.

Tim

Greeted in Tipton

K's dad and brother Mick and Tim glad to have me arrive safely from Dubuque. Time to get out of riding clothes and hit the shower.
Tim

Greeted in Dubuque by Shake

Tom, K, Shake and I all attended Loras together. He came down to chat and congratulate us in Dubuque.

Tim

Dipping Tires In The Mighty Miss

This is a peek around the corner of where we dipped pur front tires after about 550 miles across this fine state.

Tim

We finished around noon

Tradition is to dip your tire in the mississippi when done.

Tom Donlea