[junebug]

The Soul Ride (Race) in Tucson Oct. 26th
30,60, or 100 miles.
www.epicrides.com

 

[Heidi]

June - have you ever done the Tour de Tucson by any chance?

 

[junebug]

It is on my list of things to do. Heard it is really great.
Are you thinking about do it?
What about the Soul Ride?

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by junebug
It is on my list of things to do. Heard it is really great.
Are you thinking about do it?
What about the Soul Ride?

I'm thinking of doing the Tour this year. Not sure on the Soul Ride, I'm kind of burnt out on driving all over for races. We're going to the Kernville Fat Tire Festival Oct 17-20 and I'd hate to turn around and drive out to Tucson the very next weekend. I'll probably pass this year.

 

[AZ Chick]

I just thought I would let you both know that if you are going to spend the time driving and racing, the Soulride is way more fun than the Tour. The Soulride lives up to its name and is thoroughly epic. It isn't technical, and mostly rolls along fire roads in the middle of the desert. Todd Sadow puts on a killer race, its very worth it to try this race out.

The tour is fun, but its super crowded and full of dangerous riders.

Just my opinion, and I do tend to lean more toward off road than on road racing. But again, Todd does know how to put a wicked fun race together.

 

[junebug]

I did the Soul Ride last year, and had a blast. You are so right about the races that Todd puts on!
Did you do the 24 hour race?

 

[AZ Chick]

no I didn't. I did ride the course many times with my good friend Spring who took second in the solo category. I was out supporting another team during the race. I am determined to do one soon though...

 

[Heidi]

But that time of season i am done "racing" and just want to chill. Road riding is much easier on me.

 

[ghostrider]

Originally posted by AZ Chick
Just my opinion, and I do tend to lean more toward off road than on road racing. But again, Todd does know how to put a wicked fun race together.

I'll throw in another plug for Epic Rides - 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo was a blast. We plan to make it an annual event until we are too old to ride.

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by ghostrider
I'll throw in another plug for Epic Rides - 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo was a blast. We plan to make it an annual event until we are too old to ride.

Yes, that is an awesome event. I think that was my first 24 Hour Race!

 

[ghostrider]

Originally posted by Heidi
Yes, that is an awesome event. I think that was my first 24 Hour Race!

Mine too. I guess your "first time" always holds a special place in your heart.

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by ghostrider
Mine too. I guess your "first time" always holds a special place in your heart.

I've been toying with the idea of soloing that this year. Work is just so damn busy that month though.

 

[ghostrider]

Originally posted by Heidi
I've been toying with the idea of soloing that this year. Work is just so damn busy that month though.

I say do it! At least you don't have to worry about elevation, heat, or long climbs. As for work, I'm in a "screw work" mood right now. Actually, I'm in a "screw everything" mood right now.