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Hip Resurfacing General Questions => Hip Resurfacing Topics => Topic started by: DirkV on July 19, 2011, 01:27:53 AM

Title: Hippies on RAGBRAI (bike ride across Iowa)?
Post by: DirkV on July 19, 2011, 01:27:53 AM
Hi Hippies,
Getting ready for the big bicycle event - RAGBRAI - the ride across Iowa. For one thing, it's a little bit special because the last time I did this, 5 years ago, was right after I went to my doc for hip pain and had xrays taken that ultimately indicated hip OA. Now 3-plus years after resurfacing, I'm able to again participate in this event with my family (and 10,000 other cycling friends), and I'm sure I'm in better shape.
I was looking at the RAGBRAI forum, and there was a posting about riding with a bad knee. That got me thinking that among the 10,000 some people there would likely be some other riders w/ resurfaced hips. Anybody on this group?
See you on the road,
-Dirk
Title: Re: Hippies on RAGBRAI (bike ride across Iowa)?
Post by: Hummer on July 19, 2011, 03:14:45 AM
Hey Dirk,
That's amazing.  Can't wait till my doctor lifts all restrictions so that I can compete again.  Lots of luck to you.  Please let us know how did it go.

Best,
Title: Re: Hippies on RAGBRAI (bike ride across Iowa)?
Post by: ScubaDuck on July 19, 2011, 01:24:22 PM
Dirk-

That is great that you will be participating in an activity that you love again!  I am hoping to do the same once I am healed from my upcoming BHR.

I am thinking that we need Team HR shirts and cycling jerseys.  That way we can identify each other at these events.

Dan
Title: Re: Hippies on RAGBRAI (bike ride across Iowa)?
Post by: hipnhop on July 19, 2011, 01:26:28 PM
Way to go. Enjoy the ride. Thanks for posting
Title: Re: Hippies on RAGBRAI (bike ride across Iowa)?
Post by: sroberts on July 19, 2011, 04:01:29 PM
Have fun Dirk!! Enjoy the ride and the party!!!



spencer
Title: Re: Hippies on RAGBRAI (bike ride across Iowa)?
Post by: einreb on July 19, 2011, 04:27:24 PM
Cool.  That's on my list for next year!