training is starting to come along. .. .. I just hope the weather is nice for us this year!!!!douglas said:
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2006
- Thread starter Westy
- Start date
There is a chance I will be going down early -- I will know my plans better in a bit ... but if you do need a ride from the airport - let me know!!douglas said:
I supposed to be in Crapsworth the week before so work gets to fly me out there.
I'll either try to hitch a ride from the west coast folks or rent a ve-hicle. I'm just worried about there being a west coast team??
I'll either try to hitch a ride from the west coast folks or rent a ve-hicle. I'm just worried about there being a west coast team??
Just got off the phone with T-dog. We are still working on it. We'll take you fools on as a duo riding unicycles if necessary. If somebody wants to speed up the process, buy my crap on eBay:Westy said:I supposed to be in Crapsworth the week before so work gets to fly me out there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7209841705&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESE:IT&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7209844101&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESE:IT&rd=1
Are you trying to buy a team or just bail them out of jail?ghostrider said:
Just trying to eliminate the "you don't have the money" excuse my better 2/3 is using right now.Westy said:
I'm looking for a team. could drive a couple folks from Santa Barbara or SoCal out to Tucson also.
Ken
Ken
Westy said:
I'll be there. I think our name is "will ride for beer".
I just found more damage from last years race, Rusted and destroyed lower headset bearing, there was mud all the way to the topcap. Thank goodness I have a spare.
I think I have a friend still looking for a team. He's planning on bringing his toy hauler, with heat a shower, and beds. And he's a damn good rider too. I'll double check and post back if he's still looking.
PM sent.gravity1 said:
Fast rider with heated toy hauler. Sounds like what we are looking for. Let me know what you find out.Reactor said:
my flight is booked!
FYI: United is having a winter sale, $233 total for me, plus if you're a norba member you get 2 free United check your bike vouchers
15th(wed) flying into Phoenix
21st(tuesday) flying home out of Phoenix
I plan to ride somewhere on the 16th !
FYI: United is having a winter sale, $233 total for me, plus if you're a norba member you get 2 free United check your bike vouchers
15th(wed) flying into Phoenix
21st(tuesday) flying home out of Phoenix
I plan to ride somewhere on the 16th !
If you're coming to CA after, you might consider staying thru saturday if possible...the Amgen tour of California is coming right thru Ojai (points sprint in front of libbey park) we are going to watch the race on the climb out of town and cheer the boys on.Echo said:
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/tour.html
That sounds like an awesome plan. I don't know if I can take that much time off work though. I'm hoping to have everything nailed down by tonight.T-Dog said:
I'm booked.
I've got the same itinerary as Douglas.
Do we need to rent a car?
I've got the same itinerary as Douglas.
Do we need to rent a car?
Not to mention the stage finish is about 122 feet from where I'm sitting right now.Echo said:
Looks like you'll be there early enough to score a premium camping spot on Thursday. I think there is a Swedish bikini team this year - try stake out ground near them.douglas said:
Westy: "Where the hell is Echo? It's time for him to go to the transition area!"
ghostrider: "I think he went to the swedish bikini team camp again"
T-Dog: "I'll go over there and try to find him"
peter6061: "No, you went the last 4 times, it's my turn"
douglas: "There's only like 7 more hot swedish bikini chicks left unspoiled, you guys better hurry."
ghostrider: "I think he went to the swedish bikini team camp again"
T-Dog: "I'll go over there and try to find him"
peter6061: "No, you went the last 4 times, it's my turn"
douglas: "There's only like 7 more hot swedish bikini chicks left unspoiled, you guys better hurry."
I think so - the Cali people probably wont be coming past PHX until thursday evening/night. I was planning to get a suv, it would be great to share the cost of it with youpeter6061 said:
ghostrider said:
I vote that we share their camp site!
ps: I hope this year we get a spot closer to the transition area and/or course
Just rode the loop again this weekend. There were a number of folks there, and even some who camped. Should be a great time, and quite an experience for this first-timer.
Our team name is "My Saddle Soars" Hope to see some of you dudes around.
Our team name is "My Saddle Soars" Hope to see some of you dudes around.
douglas said:
If there are any available it looks like we would be looking at about 150 bucks per person for a 4 day rental.
I'll be finalizing everything tonight (or early tomorrow). Beasts from the east, who's in for an RV?
count me in.Echo said:
I'd think we'd want to reserve something asap!
I'm in, but let's try to save some money for the beer.Echo said:
dont worry, the Swedish bikini team brings a few kegs
Hey All--
Sounds like we're in for a great time. I'll be driving down from Carson City to hook up with my brothers. Which would be better-- I leave Wed. to get to Tucson Thur., or leave Thur. to arrive Fri.? Does the camping fill up that quickly? Also, be on the look-out for a green Mazda van with "MTB FAM" plates, or the Bill's Beer and Bait Shop truck.
Sounds like we're in for a great time. I'll be driving down from Carson City to hook up with my brothers. Which would be better-- I leave Wed. to get to Tucson Thur., or leave Thur. to arrive Fri.? Does the camping fill up that quickly? Also, be on the look-out for a green Mazda van with "MTB FAM" plates, or the Bill's Beer and Bait Shop truck.
The earlier you get there, the better spot you will get. I would get there Thursday at the LATEST.
I'm in for an RV too. I really don't want to have to try and fly out tents and other camping crap.peter6061 said:
After last year's rain fest I would recommend an RV...they are warm and dryWesty said:
Lets hope this year its not quite so cold and wet!!!!! ... I am hoping for some nice warm weather .. Something like 70's during the day time .. and ohh say 55 for the night lapsTreeSaw said:After last year's rain fest I would recommend an RV...they are warm and dry
) :dancing:
That would be SO nice....I'll keep my fingers crossed for you allmcgowanc said:Lets hope this year its not quite so cold and wet!!!!! ... I am hoping for some nice warm weather .. Something like 70's during the day time .. and ohh say 55 for the night laps
TreeSaw said:After last year's rain fest I would recommend an RV...they are warm and dry
Damn straight. This year we're renting a popup trailer with a furnace!
Still haven't managed to contact my freind looking for a team mate, I'll post back later.
Hey all... I'm trying to figure out how long my light will last. When does the race typically start, and how many laps (average time of 1.5 hours per lap) did you all spend needing a light?
My light has a 3-hour burn time on it's lowest setting and I do'nt have any back-up batteries. So you recommend me trying to buy a second battery?
Thanks!
My light has a 3-hour burn time on it's lowest setting and I do'nt have any back-up batteries. So you recommend me trying to buy a second battery?
Thanks!
race start=noon
sunset = 6:14 PM
sunrise = 7:04 AM
we did 18 laps last year, I'd guess 8 were night laps
you on a team? there will/should be a spot to recharge your batteries while your teammates are on the course
sunset = 6:14 PM
sunrise = 7:04 AM
we did 18 laps last year, I'd guess 8 were night laps
you on a team? there will/should be a spot to recharge your batteries while your teammates are on the course
Alright, thanks. yes, I'm on a 5-person team so I really am probably going to ride 3-4 laps myself. Thanks for the help.
BTW... I'm riding the course this weekend if any local peeps want to ride.
BTW... I'm riding the course this weekend if any local peeps want to ride.
OK I got my plane tickets. I'm flying in and out of CA and will be arriving with the ghostrider crew on Friday morning. Who is going to be getting the east coast team's RV? Let me know how much $$ to paypal to ya.
Any ideas where to get one? Douglas will be the first in AZ.Echo said:
I think peter will beat me there....
the hard will be getting to the rv dealer
the hard will be getting to the rv dealer