 Topic Name: 2011 AZTR and 300 Shuttle planning thread
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on: February 08, 2011, 04:48:35 AM
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AZTtripper
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Just over 8 weeks away there have been a couple of threads asking ? figured it was time to start a planning thread. Who's in?
Edited to add.
Seems like all of the water questions have been at the AZTR thread. So I am going to call this one the shuttle planning thread as that seems to be what has been discussed so far.
I was riding this weekend with a couple of local guys. We were able to shuttle Parker to Patagonia with the help of one of their friends.
I mentioned this thread and that it worked out good last year with Adam bringing a van from CO and I found him a driver in exchange for a ride down. Seems to make sense that some of the out of towner's will be bringing rigs down and locals can come up with drivers.
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Topic Name: 2011 AZTR and 300 Shuttle planning thread
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Reply #1 on: February 08, 2011, 10:46:26 AM
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campy3
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2011, 10:46:26 AM » |
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I might be able to join you all to tucson...if I can make it that far. I am short on vacation days and want to save them for the COCO.
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Topic Name: 2011 AZTR and 300 Shuttle planning thread
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Reply #2 on: February 08, 2011, 08:12:48 PM
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dogsaver
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2011, 08:12:48 PM » |
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First time attempt of this.Anyone know best way to get from Superior to Parker?,was going to park car in Superior night before race.Shuttles,buses?
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Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 11:35:33 PM
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dream4est
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 11:35:33 PM » |
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I am in for the 300 and 750. Looking for a ride from Colorado- I will split gas money with anyone who wants to head down to Tucson a few days prior to the start.
Mark
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Topic Name: 2011 AZTR and 300 Shuttle planning thread
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Reply #4 on: February 09, 2011, 04:07:52 AM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2011, 04:07:52 AM » |
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Dogsaver, leaving a rig at the Picketpost TH and then catching a ride into Tucson then carpooling down to Parker has worked before. Possibly someone coming down will offer to pick you up there in exchange for a ride back to Tucson after.
Last year one of the CO riders brought a minivan I hooked him up with a shuttle driver out of Tucson in exchange for a ride, not sure how but he got back here at the end. I have room here to park a couple of rigs if need be.
Mark how long did it take you to hitchhike home last year.
Tim
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Reply #5 on: February 09, 2011, 07:03:23 AM
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dogsaver
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2011, 07:03:23 AM » |
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Thanks Tim,i will e heading out from Ca on the 12th or 13th,will keep a eye on posts for a possible car pool,Robert
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Reply #6 on: February 09, 2011, 08:31:25 AM
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dream4est
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2011, 08:31:25 AM » |
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Mark how long did it take you to hitchhike home last year.
Tim
It took me about 34 hours to get home. I bet I could do it faster this year. |
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Reply #7 on: February 09, 2011, 01:57:33 PM
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johnnyp
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2011, 01:57:33 PM » |
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I think the AZT300 is going to be my first bikepacking experience. I'll try to make it to Tucson.
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Reply #8 on: February 09, 2011, 02:23:25 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2011, 02:23:25 PM » |
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Thanks Tim,i will e heading out from Ca on the 12th or 13th,will keep a eye on posts for a possible car pool,Robert
Great once we get closer and see how many are coming who has what in the way of rigs we can start working things out. I am going down to Parker this weekend with some AZT newbie's. We have a shuttle driver from here in Tucson I'll ask if he is still going to be in town come race time. The minivan worked out great last year. We had plenty of room for 4 racers and the shuttle driver, I think we could have fit the drivers bike in also. That had been his plan drive us down and just get a quick ride in, until he saw the weather he didn't even bother with all of the snow. I think the AZT300 is going to be my first bikepacking experience. I'll try to make it to Tucson.
Alright, making it back to Tucson is a good ride in itself. |
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Reply #9 on: February 09, 2011, 02:24:33 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2011, 02:24:33 PM » |
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It took me about 34 hours to get home. I bet I could do it faster this year.
That's not too bad for hitching how you going to make it faster, show some skin? |
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Reply #10 on: February 09, 2011, 05:56:40 PM
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dogsaver
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2011, 05:56:40 PM » |
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Sounds good,the transportation has bee my main concern,thanks,Tim.Johnnyp this is also my first attempt at the AZ300,use to riding solo but if you decide you want some company to Tucson drop me a line.
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Reply #11 on: February 16, 2011, 07:53:31 AM
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Pedal1Long
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« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2011, 07:53:31 AM » |
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I will be coming out from SoCal and interested in a carpool can carry 2 other riders and bikes. Not sure how I will be getting to Parker at the moment but will be dropping off the Exploder in Superior.
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Reply #12 on: February 16, 2011, 02:31:35 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2011, 02:31:35 PM » |
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I know DogSaver has the same idea. Do you mean the Picketpost TH or in the town of Superior.
Not sure where in town, pretty sure rigs have been left at the TH it's pretty remote so less lowlife traffic out there. Not sure I would leave anything in town unless you can come up with a secure local. I was told not to lay my bike down in Superior "not even if you are standing next to it" of course that was in a pretty sketchy part of town.
I know one guy left a rig a Parker TH as well but I would think getting them back to Tucson makes the most sense.
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Reply #13 on: February 16, 2011, 02:58:08 PM
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Reply #14 on: February 16, 2011, 06:51:56 PM
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dogsaver
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« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2011, 06:51:56 PM » |
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Thanks for all the info Tim,i am still working on another to join me but not sure they want to attempt this.I still will be leaving on the Wed before the race and heading to either Superior or Tucson,either way if im doing this solo i still got to get to Tucson from Superior if i leave my car there.I have a Suburu,no rack but room for 2 bikes and gear.
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Reply #15 on: February 17, 2011, 06:24:55 AM
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Pedal1Long
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« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2011, 06:24:55 AM » |
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I know DogSaver has the same idea. Do you mean the Picketpost TH or in the town of Superior.
I meant it in the general sense. Would like to have a car on the back end as I finish up.Any advise would be appreciated.
Still need to figure out how I will get to Parker.
Will be leaving SoCal on the 13th.
AZTripper I believe I crossed paths with you the night of day One last year. I was on the SS Siren. |
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Reply #16 on: March 01, 2011, 11:42:38 AM
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« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2011, 11:42:38 AM » |
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Will throw gas money in for a ride from Tucson to Parker Canyon Lake on Wed or Thursday...Will have someone in Superior for anyone needing a ride north when finished.
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Reply #17 on: March 02, 2011, 04:43:01 AM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2011, 04:43:01 AM » |
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Pedal1Long
I remember meeting you at the ruins outside of Patagonia I believe. And then again after waiting on Reddington for the explosion you were on the way back to town then right. Good to hear you are coming back for a second go at it.
I might be able to get up to the Picket Post TH the day before to pick up riders at end point and get them back to Tucson. I think the key will be who has the biggest shuttle rig. Then possibly I can get it back up there at the end but someone will need to get me back to Tucson.
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Reply #18 on: March 02, 2011, 08:13:17 AM
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Pedal1Long
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« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2011, 08:13:17 AM » |
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AZTripper.......yep that was me.
Looking forward to another run at the route. Seems the biggest issue is getting to the start and getting home.
I will be heading out of the SoCal mountains on wensday night and will bring a vehicle that can carry 5 bikes and 5 riders.
Willing to pick up riders in Phoenix and Tucson once I know where my car will be stashed.
thanks for starting this thread.
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Reply #19 on: March 02, 2011, 08:33:18 AM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2011, 08:33:18 AM » |
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Great I have parking space here in Tucson but I don't have a good shuttle rig.
Tim
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