 Topic Name: Northern AZ Partners in May
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on: April 18, 2014, 10:48:32 PM
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Smo
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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« on: April 18, 2014, 10:48:32 PM » |
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I'm looking to do something in northern AZ in May. I'm free after May 8th. Possibilities include the Coconino Loop, the Casner Dirty Century as a 2-3 day ride, or something in the Blue Ridge area.
I'm an intermediate rider and wouldn't be doing super long days, 30-50 miles maybe.
I live in Flagstaff and I'll be working for myself that month, sewing bikepacking gear. So I'm extremely flexible about dates.
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Topic Name: Northern AZ Partners in May
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Reply #1 on: April 19, 2014, 01:11:39 PM
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JoePavlik
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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2014, 01:11:39 PM » |
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SMO/Nick,
I have a tentative plan to do coconino loop with my co-worker bob either may 9-10-11 or may 15-16-17-18. I'll keep you posted.
I am getting a mountain bike built up next week. I am not a very experienced mountain biker yet. But I am a very serious road rider. You guys will be better on the trail. but I have a lot of endurance.
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Topic Name: Northern AZ Partners in May
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Reply #2 on: May 12, 2014, 06:48:25 AM
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tracie
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2014, 06:48:25 AM » |
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Hi there,
I won't be able to make that bike trip in Northern AZ.
I haven't purchased my bike packing gear yet, perhaps I should purchase from you, rather than retail?! Please let me know if you could help me with a set up.
Thanks so much,
Tracie
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Topic Name: Northern AZ Partners in May
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Reply #3 on: May 12, 2014, 08:15:18 AM
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Smo
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2014, 08:15:18 AM » |
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tracie,
I think I'm as much retail as most folks in this business - there are a lot of us one-man custom shops around. But thanks! Shoot me a message and we'll talk.
Back to N AZ bikepacking - I did my first trip of the season, a little overnighter around the San Francisco peaks. I took the Aspen Asphyxiation route (more or less) but heading clockwise. Lots of fun, and I got snowed on yesterday! I'll keep riding and hopefully be ready for longer rides soon - that was 30 miles a day and about my limit right now (I started at 1pm on the first day and ended at noon on the second day, so barely a sub-24 ride). I just need to build up a little more endurance.
Joe, if you want to get some bikepacking experience in on a quick sub-24 ride, I'm thinking of doing that one again in a week or so, but in the other direction. It's a great little gear-test overnighter, and you could get some practice riding on trails.
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Topic Name: Northern AZ Partners in May
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Reply #4 on: May 14, 2014, 08:02:23 PM
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JoePavlik
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2014, 08:02:23 PM » |
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Nick, I might have the 23rd and 24th off from work. Interested?
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Topic Name: Northern AZ Partners in May
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Reply #5 on: May 14, 2014, 09:23:01 PM
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Smo
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2014, 09:23:01 PM » |
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Joe: For sure. That'll give me time to finish my handlebar roll and switch to tubeless. Check your PMs.
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Topic Name: Northern AZ Partners in May
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Reply #6 on: May 15, 2014, 06:38:21 AM
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ImAFred
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Location: Las Vegas NV
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2014, 06:38:21 AM » |
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My friend and I will be in flag bping from the 23rd til the 26th. Starting sometime fri afternoon.
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I dig dirt!
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