The Prologue

The day before Ragbrai is usually one of the most interesting days of the tour. We typically meet in DM at noon in a Walmart parking lot. Team members from all over congregate in the lot and hangout until it's go time. This year was supposed to be better (more promptness and faster departure), but in true Strangebrew fashion it was the same old song and dance.

Background- our bus has never left on time. Last year we got to the end town at like midnight, a few years before that, 3am. Something always goes wrong. We've had no breaks, an engine overheat, various engine line issues, someone doesn't show up in time, we forget something, or a random act of God. Today, the bus blew a tire.

Ian, Andrew Strom, and myself are still waiting in Lawton, IA. The bus is supposed to be here in an hour and a half, but we'll see. I also wonder what kind of shape they'll be in when they get here.

With a long drive from DM, several coolers full of drinks, rum punch, and a variety of other beverages the ride can be very entertaining. For instance, Andrew "Stank" Holland text me and said they have already broken out two a capella renditions of "Bohemian Rhapsody" so I'm assuming things are back on track.

Tonight should be a good celebration of getting the team back together again and joining up with Team Medium Pace. I'm interested to see what happens over the next few days and what we see along the ride tomorrow.

Tonight's Threat Level: Midnight.

Get Vertical.

Strangebrew Rides.

Until tomorrow,

KRS