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Jim F. 
As a
charter member and intellectual owner of the
Team Angry concept, Jim sets the pace. Often thought of as the
most arrogant on the team, Jim's a model member, the
unwavering source of inspiration and creative force behind the
team and an all around great guy. In spite of all this, in a
recent poll of Team Angry members...Jim was nominated
"The most likely to be voted off the island". Jim
never misses a cappuccino stand and is only 23 rides short of
doing every single RAGBRAI! jfunk01@cox.net
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George
George is a charter member and one of the founders
of Team Angry. George can frequently be found
in the audience of the Iowa Ballet, thus earning him the title of
our most cultured team member. George would rather be caught on film
in the Chicken Boy outfit than be caught on a SAG wagon and spends
his off-bike time secretly plotting revenge against the team member
he nick-named "CRASH" who christened his new bike with it's
first scratch. geosdail@cox.net
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Jim H.
Jim joined Team Angry in 2002 for his first RAGBRAI.
During this year's RAGBRAI and in a fine display of international cordiality
and RAGBRAI brotherhood, Jim inadvertently launched a
luggy in the direction of a Team Italy rider who had just grabbed
his rear wheel. Jim was later heard boasting, "nobody sucks off me."
jimeholmes@hotmail.com
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Karen (Phoenix
Babe)
Karen joined Team Angry in 2002 after several years
of "just knowing us". Now a resident of Arizona, Karen grew up in
Iowa and has participated in numerous RAGBRAIs. None of us would argue that Karen's philosophy on life is that "sometimes for whatever reason and regardless of what your condition happens to be, you've got to force yourself off the bus and ride"
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Christine
As our one time bus driver, Christine should be
commended for her ability to tolerate Todd and Jeff breaking wind
on the bus all day long. She receives many compliments for being the
nicest looking bus driver and in fact, a lot of other teams are recruiting
her to drive for them. But...no one pays as well as Team Angry so
she's ours to keep. Christine takes shit from no one and she too has
decided to take up riding. Christine's first sizable bike ride was
Onabike 2001 and she did it without bike shorts. She vows to never
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Mary Lou
Mary Lou, a charter member of Team Torque, merged with the Angries in
2002. Mary Lou has a whole new respect for the versatility of cornfields since her first Ragbrai experience three years ago. Her favorite place is the overnight town - any overnight town. Neatness counts for Mary Lou: the sound of zip-lock bags opening and closing turns her on.
mtomka@unl.edu
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Renee
Renee has been riding RAGBRAI since 2000 and with the Angries since 2002 (with most years being on the A-Team). Her goal each day is to leave party town under her own power on her own bike. She prides herself on finding the best sleeping spot at the host homes but has dibs on the bus floor, just in case. She also has the rare distinction of going the wrong way for a half hour before admitting she lost 11,000 riders somewhere.
renee@smeal.com
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Tom
Tom's a five year Angry member and a prime candidate
for natural de-selection. Tom learned early on to look out for the
Team Angry bus as he passes through the party town or he might just
get lost and end up having to sleep next to the Phoenix Babes in air
conditioned comfort! As a virgin, he grew accustom to a hot and sweaty
tent and eventually to the comfort of the bus floor. tmccoy@cox.net |
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Jeff (a.k.a. R2S2)
Jeff's a five year Team Angry member. More commonly
known as the team photographer and water gun operator, Jeff always
manages a boyish smile on his face. Jeff would not, could not and
will not SAG unless the gals "go first" - it's a male pride
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Bruce S.(a.k.a. B1)
Bruce earned the nickname "Bloodhound" due to his
remarkable ability to find his way back to the bus. Bruce is the only
guy we've ever met who bases his home purchase on the riding distance
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Scott
As a six-year member, Scott's racked up more miles
in the SAG wagon than on his bike. Always the gentleman, Scott's constantly
looking after the less experienced team members and RAGBRAI XXVIII
was no exception. On RAGBRAI XXVIII, Scott took it upon himself to
"educate" the rookies in the fine art of drafting...right
down a dead-end road and into an unforgiving construction barrier.
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Mike
A RAGBRAI and Team Angry virgin, Mike came all
the way from New Hampshire to join Team Angry in 2001. mike.mann@na1.monsanto.com
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Traci
(a.k.a. team music coordinator). In 2000,
as a Team Angry newbie, Traci earned the distinction of the team's
top recruiter for 2000, which earned her a bunk in the air conditioned
Team Angry bus. She was also designated "Team Angry Nurse"
by her fellow riders. javatalk@cox.net
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Steve D.
Steve is a true friend of the South Sioux city
police department and in fact, on RAGBRAI XXIX, was named an honorary
captain. He unselfishly and single handily organized the South Sioux
City police force into an all night search until the lost Team Angry
team member (him) found his way back to our host home. Steve still
had enough in him to ride the entire next day. Steve contributes much
to the team...only no one is ever around to notice. Steve's true hero
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T.o.d.d.
Per Todd, his name is an acronym for "Tattoo
On Da Dame's butt".
Todd has pledged to give up driving the bus forever because, as he
put it, "it's too much damn work". Ha! and he actually thinks it's
easier riding up hill in 90 degree weather into a head wind with the
humidity hovering around 90%? Team Angry can be a fairly close knit
group...Todd recently sold his house to another team member (Bruce)
and is moving next door to a different team member (Scott). todoe66@hotmail.com |
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Stella
Renee, better known by her chosen name, Stella, has ambitions of being
on the A-team and if 'A' stood for 'alcohol', her goal would be met. Last year
she made her goal of doing every mile through day six when, on day seven,
rain and hills retired her to the bus and boyfriend Jack (as in Daniels).
Stella claims honorary membership in the fire brigade for discovering the
burning eggs and saving the team members who were sleeping in the basement.
rjohnson5@neb.rr.net
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Tish
Tish merged with the Angries just in time for the blender bike. Our own glam-queen, she may retreat at the sight of a photo op, but we've never seen it happen. Mooning the State Trooper while he took a team picture was her most shining moment.
Her goal is to get to a town, any town, before all the rhubarb pie is gone.
tishbacon@msn.com
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Phil P.
RAGBRAI XXX in 2002 was Phil’s first with Team Angry and his 9th RAGBRAI in the past 17 years. Phil has entertained his fellow Angry teammates, and anyone else who’d listen, with stories of RAGBRAI’s past. Unfortunately, due to “the tattoo incident” and several photographs that have surfaced from RAGBRAI XXX, Phil is now prevented from running for political office – unless he runs as a Democrat. In 2003 he aspires to be promoted to Chief Blender Operator, 2nd Class.
phil.pombrio@cox.net
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Prior Riders
The following individuals have ridden with Team
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Bob
Over 40 and less than 100. SAG driver of the year,
as voted on by several drunks in Creston in '97. Saved many a RAGBRAI
team from devastation by sagging their riders. Hooter lover that is
willing to help any team out for a beer or liquid refreshment! Ex-rider
who retired in lieu of being where the action is and able to drink
large quantities of beer for amusement. bobwilker@aol.com |
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Steve G.
Steve's a five year team member, the only Team
Angry member who's not allowed to breed and the only member who drinks
with dignity. Get to know him and you'll find it hard to believe that
he beat out 1,000,000 other sperm. Click
here to view what
Steve, in moments of intense desperation, considers a substitute for
a kybo. steven.gilsdorf@appl.ge.com
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Lynne
In 2001, Lynne managed to ride every mile of the
three days she was with the team. |
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Sue
In spite of her claim to be the only female Team
Angry member to have ridden every mile of every day in every RAGBRAI
(3) she's participated in...we still have two words we use to describe
Sue..."sag denier". Sue's a charter Team Angry member and
is married to an ex-military guy (see left). She lusts endlessly for
the body of a twenty year old while spending her time basket weaving
and housecleaning. bskluvr@pacbell.net |
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Tim
Tim's a four year charter member of Team Angry.
Tim thinks he still has the body of a twenty year old and is never
one to fear the steep hills of Iowa. Tim's often quoted as saying:
"If it's not a 4200 foot climb in 19 or less miles...it's flat."
By no means does this ride come easy for Tim as he is often overheard
complaining and bitching like an old women going through menopause
-- mostly about the Iowa heat and humidity. Tim is known as the Team
Angry rider who would rather clean and maintain his mountain bike
than have sex. timfunk@pacbell.net
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Michelle
(a.k.a. The Inspector, Crash) Rookie
Angry Michelle's proven herself as the closest thing to a female Team
Angry A-Teamer. On just her first RAGBRAI, Michelle managed to meet
many nice people and as a result, acquired numerous pen names (see
above). serenitymh@aol.com |
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Matt
Matt's one year Team Angry member who enthusiastically
approached his first ride with much anticipation until he got into
Weston and realized it wasn't quite in Harlan yet. Most memorable
quote "I need another smoke!". Matt would rather spend his
time reading Sesame Street books on the SAG wagon than drink beer
and stare at p----. namast@aol.com |
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Jackie
Jackie's a one year Team Angry "kiddy looper"
who, in spite of the hills, heat and wind, managed a whopping 20 miles
in RAGBRAI XXVIII!!!! smsjackie@aol.com
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Tommie
Being a new member, Tom and his sore bones learned
quickly how to start a massage line and how to strategically plan
his SAG Time. When he sagged he did so in the luxury and comfort of
the Team BV SAG wagon. In the picture to the left Tom a) is making
a lame attempt at impersonating a turtle b) has put a retired bedpan
to good use, or c) is trying to make a fashion statement with his
c.1972 biking helmet. gtd122066@home.com |
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Ray
Tiring of his roles as head of security, maintenance
coordinator and chief bus driver, Ray said "screw it" and
vowed to ride a bike in 2001. Exhibiting a strong commitment to this
goal, Ray has went as far as to purchase a new bike...complete with
vibrating banana seat, handlebar tassels, flowery basket, clown bell,
florescent spoke straws and industrial strength training wheels. Look
out A-Team!!!! rdhair38@aol.com |
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Rich
(a.k.a smiley, co-pilot). Rich is known
to sleep anywhere he happens to fall...be it under the dash of the
bus or even under the bus itself. Rich was known as the one man pit
crew and was so devoted to the team's success that he volunteered
to walk 60 miles back to town for fuel. Thanks to Team Haze, he didn't
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Clark
As a four year Team Angry member, Clark is your
stereotypical arrogant, egotistical, self-centered, thoughtless male
who's seeking a warm, caring female for a love/hate relationship.
He's a moral failure with no redeeming social value; Clark surprised
a lot of people a couple years ago by actually finishing every day
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Kevin
Kevin's a three year Team Angry member. Because
Kevin spends so much time on the road, we often refer to him as the
team's caboose...Kevin prefers the pseudonym "The Longest Rider".
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Don
Don's a one year member who frequently sets low
personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them. Don
spent most of RAGBRAI huffing on his lead composite Huffy. He's assured
us that his new road bike is NOT a Huffy. Because he's a floor
sleeper, Don's face could be found pasted to the rear window of the
bus each morning (much to the shock and disgust of passing motorists)
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Jeff
Jeff Unger used to be a marine. |
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Pam
Pam, a two time rider, has never been in the military,
but has the body of a twenty year old. |
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Denise
As a two time rider, Denise is our most profound
kiddy looper. Denise is a former Miss BRAN who now sees the light
and has opted to ride RAGBRAI. |
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Tolga
One time Team Angry member. I know very little
about this guy except that he's from Turkey and believes that sitting
on cinder block & 8 x 12 wooden benches eating his Pancake Man
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