>>I ride too, probably half what you have logged. Did you, by any chance, ride RAGBRAI this year ?
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>>Ken
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>I don't ride, but I remember living in Fairfield, IA when RAGBRAI made an overnight stop there in '97 (I think). I couldn't believe what a big event it was for them (and every small city along the way).
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>I was extremely impressed with those with the ability to dip in both rivers.

Well, I'm impressed with your annual mileage and I (at age 67) managed the dip in the Missouri and Mississippi this year. It is not really that difficult. Just takes time and a positive attitude. Actually a lot of fun and a great experience. I'm planning on it next year too.

Ken