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Heidi
10-05-2001, 05:16 PM
A know a group of you were planning on doing the 24 Hours of Snowshoe next year. Here is another 24 hour race to consider - especially you Astral. Its the 24 Hours Of Old Pueblo Arizona. It's an hour north of Tuscon, AZ. I did the race last year and had a blast.

http://www.epicrides.com/
Sniper
10-05-2001, 11:49 PM
heidi, i took a look at the site. oh man i would love to do that. there's no way i'd be ready for it by then, let alone manage to get there by february. now i'm thinking i should move to arizona by next summer so i can train for the 2003 race.

even though i'm not in danger of getting laid off, i am so in need of that move/life change you were talking about. thanks for sharing this.
JOJO
10-15-2001, 11:22 AM
Well after this weekend I am pumped and ready to ride my first race:D I want to do it for FUN FUN FUN because I dont know that I could ever be real racing material. Anyone interested in the AZ race?? If so lemme know I am totally serious about getting a team together and doing it:D :monkey:
Heidi
10-15-2001, 11:42 AM
Originally posted by JOJO
Well after this weekend I am pumped and ready to ride my first race:D I want to do it for FUN FUN FUN because I dont know that I could ever be real racing material. Anyone interested in the AZ race?? If so lemme know I am totally serious about getting a team together and doing it:D :monkey:

Glad to hear you're hooked JOJO! I also want to stress that this is THE perfect course for first timers as it is not extremely technical, no really steep, steep climbs or downhills. It's mostly just flat, to slightly inclined singletrack around cacti and scrub brush. I am serious, this course would be perfect!! I will be there on either a coed team or riding solo and would love some company!
JOJO
10-15-2001, 12:01 PM
Originally posted by Heidi


Glad to hear you're hooked JOJO! I also want to stress that this is THE perfect course for first timers as it is not extremely technical, no really steep, steep climbs or downhills. It's mostly just flat, to slightly inclined singletrack around cacti and scrub brush. I am serious, this course would be perfect!! I will be there on either a coed team or riding solo and would love some company!

COOL!!!! FUn FUn Fun.. now I just have to find a team:D Sounds perfect for a first race............:D
KrusteeButt
10-15-2001, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by JOJO


COOL!!!! FUn FUn Fun.. now I just have to find a team:D Sounds perfect for a first race............:D

JOJO....
Well, I should probably be put in an institution for this, but.....OK, I'm in. I'm gonna need A LOT of assistance from you and anyone else regarding preparing for it being I've never raced! Especially considering that it means training during the winter!

So how do those 24 hr. things work anyway? Is it kinda like a relay, like you do a loop and then the next person on your team does a loop, etc. etc.?

(man, do I sound like newbie or what?!)
Heidi
10-15-2001, 01:36 PM
Originally posted by KrusteeButt


JOJO....
Well, I should probably be put in an institution for this, but.....OK, I'm in. I'm gonna need A LOT of assistance from you and anyone else regarding preparing for it being I've never raced! Especially considering that it means training during the winter!

So how do those 24 hr. things work anyway? Is it kinda like a relay, like you do a loop and then the next person on your team does a loop, etc. etc.?

(man, do I sound like newbie or what?!)

KB - you got it. The goal of your team is to do as many laps as possible (or as little as possible). You take turns riding the course one at a time and pass a little baton to each other after every lap. You do this for 24 hours stright - goin from noon Saturday to noon Sunday. It will be fun!!
ssaddict
10-31-2001, 04:38 PM
24hrs of Old Publo last year was the best 24hr race I've ever done. Its alot smaller than races like Moab, but its a hundred times better. The course rocked, 15 mile loop, a little bit of climbing but none of it really techical, unbeliveable single track, and great weather conditions. It was the absolute perfect course for a single speed, the first 3-4 miles through the cactus slalom were the best. The promotors did such an awesome job getting everything together, the had more swag than i've ever seen at a race, they had the port-potties serviced halfway through the night (you don't even know how nice this was), and they had HOT TUBS!!!!

Watch out for the suicidal mice at night!!!
Heidi
10-31-2001, 04:47 PM
Originally posted by ssaddict

Watch out for the suicidal mice at night!!!

Yah, I kept hitting the same one that was dead in the middle of the singletrack last year. Gross.
KrusteeButt
10-31-2001, 04:52 PM
JOJO and I were talking about it this past weekend...we're stoked!
I noticed it's about a 16 hour drive from Denver...yeeeecccchhhh! We'll have to figure out what we're gonna do about travel!
Heidi
10-31-2001, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by KrusteeButt
JOJO and I were talking about it this past weekend...we're stoked!
I noticed it's about a 16 hour drive from Denver...yeeeecccchhhh! We'll have to figure out what we're gonna do about travel!

It's about a 7 hour drive for me. Last year I flew into Tucson and then used my parent's van to drive to Oracle.
KrusteeButt
10-31-2001, 04:58 PM
Originally posted by Heidi


It's about a 7 hour drive for me. Last year I flew into Tucson and then used my parent's van to drive to Oracle.

Does it cost extra to transport your bike on the plane?
And can I use your parents' van for the next one? :D !!!
Heidi
10-31-2001, 05:04 PM
Originally posted by KrusteeButt


Does it cost extra to transport your bike on the plane?
And can I use your parents' van for the next one? :D !!!

The cost depends on the airline, right now, they will most definitely charge you. Most airlines charge $50-75 each way. I actually had my teammates drive my bike and gear out last year. I'm a rockstar, I flew. Sorry KB, but Captain Cogset and I are probably going to use the van again to camp in. It has a queen bed in the back and is nice and warm.:D Who else is on your team??
KrusteeButt
10-31-2001, 05:07 PM
Well....we're workin' on it.
Obviously me an HOHO....oops! I mean JOJO. ( :D :D :D )
She's got a couple people in her spin class that might be interested. I don't think that's for sure yet.
And then I've got a few friends that are all very good riders...I'm hoping one of them will be interested. We'll see.
ssaddict
10-31-2001, 05:18 PM
Originally posted by Heidi


Yah, I kept hitting the same one that was dead in the middle of the singletrack last year. Gross.

I could swear there were about a thousand of them out there, kind of kept you on your toes though.
KrusteeButt
10-31-2001, 05:22 PM
Originally posted by ssaddict


I could swear there were about a thousand of them out there, kind of kept you on your toes though.

Aren't you supposed to be on your bike?!

(ok, sorry, that was pretty lame... :rolleyes: )
ssaddict
11-01-2001, 10:03 AM
Hahaha, I didn't even see the humor in what I wrote.

By on you toes I was refering to helping keep me awake a night. You'd see these little tiny eyes all over the place, and I swear they just run toward the light. So you were constantly trying not to crush the little guys.
Heidi
11-01-2001, 10:07 AM
Originally posted by ssaddict
Hahaha, I didn't even see the humor in what I wrote.

By on you toes I was refering to helping keep me awake a night. You'd see these little tiny eyes all over the place, and I swear they just run toward the light. So you were constantly trying not to crush the little guys.

I gave up trying. I know, I'm cold and ruthless, but dammit I didn't want to swerve and hit once of those barrel cacti!

SS, are you doing the race again this year??
ssaddict
11-01-2001, 11:17 AM
I'm trying to get a bunch of friends together around here and get a few teams entered. It was so much fun last year there is no way I'm going to miss it.
Heidi
11-01-2001, 11:22 AM
Originally posted by ssaddict
I'm trying to get a bunch of friends together around here and get a few teams entered. It was so much fun last year there is no way I'm going to miss it.

Cool, it looks like there will be a few RM people there then! Safety in numbers!
ssaddict
11-01-2001, 11:46 AM
Umm, if you want safety don't camp by us, lol. Maybe you remember the guys on singles speeds with hats made out of Old Milwakee cases, if not does Drunkcyclist.com ring a bell?

Were coming back with a vengance, since we didn't miss 1st by much.

here's some pic's of last years event:
http://www.drunkcyclist.com/images/24op_2001/003.jpg
http://www.drunkcyclist.com/images/24op_2001/010.jpg
http://www.drunkcyclist.com/images/24op_2001/011.jpg
http://www.drunkcyclist.com/images/24op_2001/007.jpg
http://www.drunkcyclist.com/images/24op_2001/008.jpg
http://www.drunkcyclist.com/images/24op_2001/009.jpg
El Jefe
11-26-2001, 05:16 PM
Speaking of Old Pueblo, have you heard from Jim? Is he going solo or will he be a part of "Team Ride It Like You Stole It", once again?
KrusteeButt
11-26-2001, 05:21 PM
Another 'by the way'....Heidi...use your mind powers....convince JOJO that she WILL participate in this race!
Heidi
11-26-2001, 05:23 PM
Originally posted by El Jefe
Speaking of Old Pueblo, have you heard from Jim? Is he going solo or will he be a part of "Team Ride It Like You Stole It", once again?

El Jefe!!!!!!!! Glad to see you here! No, I haven't spoken to Jim, we need him though!
El Jefe
11-26-2001, 06:33 PM
Never fear, Inkpad is waiting eagerly in the wings, doing 100+ mountain miles per week. Friggin animal, that guy. We'll be just fine. Do they give Jerseys for first?
Heidi
11-26-2001, 06:36 PM
Originally posted by El Jefe
Never fear, Inkpad is waiting eagerly in the wings, doing 100+ mountain miles per week. Friggin animal, that guy. We'll be just fine. Do they give Jerseys for first?

Yeah, Inkpad would be perfect too, that guy is fast! They didn't give jerseys last year but who knows this year. The trophy they gave me was SWEET though! Nevermind that he looks excited!
http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/19trophy.jpg
El Jefe
11-26-2001, 06:50 PM
Hahaha! I remember seeing that on Socalmtb. Funny! BTW- I'm buying a cheapie road bike this Friday so I can start collecting a bit more mileage during this potentially rainy season. Gotta be in shape for the 24!
BikeGeek
11-27-2001, 09:02 AM
Originally posted by Heidi
The cost depends on the airline, right now, they will most definitely charge you. Most airlines charge $50-75 each way

You can sometimes fly your bike cheaper if you lie and tell the baggage checker that it's display or presentation materials for a conference. The airline will tell you that the extra charge is because the package is so big, but I found that it's cheaper to fly a musical instrument of larger dimensions than it is to fly a bike. Tell them it's a harp. That would probably only work if you have it in a nice case instead of a box.

You can check the regs for different airlines here:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/nycu/travel/trbike.htm
Heidi
11-27-2001, 10:09 AM
Originally posted by BikeGeek


You can sometimes fly your bike cheaper if you lie and tell the baggage checker that it's display or presentation materials for a conference. The airline will tell you that the extra charge is because the package is so big, but I found that it's cheaper to fly a musical instrument of larger dimensions than it is to fly a bike. Tell them it's a harp. That would probably only work if you have it in a nice case instead of a box.

You can check the regs for different airlines here:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/nycu/travel/trbike.htm

I've always wondered about this. I have a huge case that carries both me and the Captain's bikes so this isn't an option...unless I tell them it's a friggin piano. However, if you lied about what it was would they still pay you anything if the "bike" was lost or damaged?
KrusteeButt
11-27-2001, 10:12 AM
Originally posted by Heidi


I've always wondered about this. I have a huge case that carries both me and the Captain's bikes so this isn't an option...unless I tell them it's a friggin piano. However, if you lied about what it was would they still pay you anything if the "bike" was lost or damaged?

That's a chance I'm not willing to take.
You have to consider the risk, know that there's a possibility you might lose it (them), and decide if it's worth taking the risk.
BikeGeek
11-27-2001, 10:22 AM
Another option is to call some local shops and see if they'll let you ship your bike to them before the race. Some will even assemble it and have it ready when you get there.
ssaddict
11-27-2001, 11:09 AM
My friend is the mgr of this shop:

http://domenicscycling.com/site/index.cfm?Loader1

Give them a buzz or e-mail and see if they will let you ship your bike to the shop and have them build it for you. This is a very reputable shop that services both MTN and Road.

If it was only a bike or two I'd say just ship them to my house and I'd set them up, but I can see that becoming a large headache when i'm trying to prepare my own stuff for the race. Concidering the night before the race last time I was running around like a chicken with it's head cut off cause I had just noticed my rear X-Max rim was pulling nipples through in 2 different places.