Team Info

"The Jackson Hole Kid"

Fact: Born with a fishing rod for a right arm, the "Jackson Hole Kid" has reeled in more than his share of fish from the water and land! His nice dental work allows him to remove his prey from the hook with a single chomp of the mouth.

Job: Just back from a trip to Belize, his role at RAGBRAI 2000 is Copilot of the Gulfstream SunSport team vehicle. Furthermore, the "Jackson Hole Kid" is destined to used his extensive trolling skills throughout the water logged state of Iowa.

Quote: Dance like no one's watching.

"An Englishman in Iowa"

Fact: The illegitimate white skinned son of Mao Tse Tung and Margaret Thatcher now lives in the great expanded kingdom of the USA. Now known as Virgil the Great or in some circles as Fat Mao, he journals the life and times of white trash in America.

Job: Virgil is writing the official documentary of the Fear and Loathing in Iowa 2000 team. With his antique typewriter and imported Black Sheep Ale, Virgil will look to paint the landscape with words that bring to life all that is RAGBRAI. Look for a published version of our trip to be in Borders by this time next year...well maybe not next year.

Quote: Is it too much too ask for a pint of ale?

 

"The Horse"

Fact: "The Horse" is the love child of CHIPS famed Eric Estrada and Olympic Gold medalist Mary Lou Retton. He has an MBA ( Master of the Bar Arts) from the College of Rugby where he was known as the ambiguous munchkin rugby captain. His tour of Seoul, Korea straightened out his life so that he could function as a normal person in society.

Job: The horse is on his second tour of Iowa and the CO-leader and organizer of the Fear and Loathing team. With a new bike, and and his Copilot Jean-Luc Picard, he aims to rally the troops in an ohh-so-horsish fashion. Never be ashamed to be the last man standing.

Quote: Be firm, fly low and stay cool!

"Dr. Gadget"

Fact: From an early age, Dr. Gadget has been running with the railroad gang. Learning to make a wicked Long Island Iced tea at the early age of 4-1/2, the original Railroad Killer comes equipped with the toys necessary to make any trip an event worth remembering.

Job: The Han Solo of our Millennium falcon, Dr. Gadget is in charge of making sure that Team Fear and Loathing completes the Kessel run in under ten Parceps! Along with daft maneuvering, he will be providing the mad skills necessary to enlighten the masses with a sound and drink.

Quote: There is no rest for the wicked!

"The Profiler"

Fact: At an early age, our resident anthropologist discovered two heads are always better than one much to the of chagrin of his neighborhood best friend. With the enregy of 100 men the Profiler's skills will be needed in full force as he is attempting his first RAGBRAI.

Job: Feeling the need for heavy peddle, the Profiler's goals include shucking corn, eating pig, and drinking swill, if you follow my drift. Watch for the Profiler to gain strength as the week goes on - he gets that way, you know.

Quote: Resistance is useless! Join us!

 

"Professor Lickums"

Fact: This picture is evidence of our Dear Professor's rugged training schedule. The supposed third cousin of Hirihito's first nephew's long lost Sherpa, the Dear Professor has the need to complete long, grueling marathons of physical endurance. Rumored to be the author of Sting's tantric run of the mid-90's our Dear Professor possesses stamina that will put us all to shame.

Job: As the CO-leader of Team Fear and Loathing, the Dear Professor is here to capitalize on a year of experience and help the Jackson Hole Kid, Dr. Gadget and the Englishman find their way throughout the maize of Iowa. Be on the look out, though, as the Dear Professor has been known to run through the streets of Iowa at all hours of the night.

Quote: Don't let yesterday keep you from running today!