Bonus miles!  Gotta love that!  I have been looking at your bags, and will send you a message on that, thanks!

Fastmntbiker: says in his blog "GPS TRACKS!!!  Don’t use these if you do the course.  I missed way too many turns."  Any idea if this has been fixed?  What would you suggest? 

http://fastmtnbiker33w.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/coco-250-ho-hum-another-long-ride/


AZTtripper:  Do you know of any one who has done this on a bike like I am talking about?  I agree the FS would be nice, however, I am short at least one bag at this point, the frame bag if I go that route.  I am looking at the various set ups for handle bar bags as well.  We will see what I decide in the next few weeks...

Thanks again for the suggestions.   

Going through Sedona is techy.  Coming off of Bill Williams is a wheelie drop nightmare as the timing/spacing of the landing zones is really poor.  It's got some steep stuff that is rideable if you've got the skills.

 

Ok, I have ridden a bunch of that, not on the Fargo though.  On the list for Sunday. 

I wouldn't want to ride the descent into Williams on a drop bar bike....but then again I probably would just to prove that I could do it.

  Yes! 

If you are comfortable riding techy stuff on the Fargo then it should be fine. Not the bike I would choose.

I have been going through various blogs looking at the images.  As for techy, I am curious where the real techy stuff comes in.  I see loose rock in some areas and crappy forest service roads and very steep climbs.  I did 30 miles today, abt 50/50 good and bad roads.  Is there a difference in bikepacking tech and mountain biking tech?  I mean no insult by this, I am just preparing.  I think I will ride the Munds Park to Sedona section, loaded, Sunday Sept 8 if anyone wants to join.

Thanks all, looking forward to riding with some of you.  Others I am sure will be long gone....

There has been a lot of good rain this year too.  i see this as a plus.  Perhaps more springs and less goat heads!     We'll see...

"Tubeless to start is good just make sure your spares have sealant. It's not as bad as say the AZT 300 but there will be some cacti and other thorns to deal with."

I have been trying to wrap my head around this part of the event.  I know not everyone is doing this.  What are other doing?  i am thinking tubes wit sealant to start, then back tubes and patch kits.   Side wall boots too. 

I am riding a Fargo, rigid, 29 wit a thudbuster seat post.    Any thoughts?  It's getting close....!!!!

Yeah, I think I will be good with the resupplies.  I have been checking out all the past years blogs and accounts from riders.  Sounds good!

The link from http://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com the AES web site sends us here.  Is there a 2013 thread somewheres?

I am from Flagstaff and think of doing the race this year too.