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on: April 04, 2018, 11:02:09 AM
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ScottM
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The time is here! Forecast is for hot/dry conditions. We already have some ITTers on route. I am at Parker Lake TH with a box of SPOTs ready to go. Race site: http://topofusion.com/azt/race.phpTracking link: http://trackleaders.com/aztr18MTBcast: http://mtbcast.com |
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #1 on: April 04, 2018, 12:02:04 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2018, 12:02:04 PM » |
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Cell service at Parker TH you have to be kidding me. Times have changed.
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #2 on: April 04, 2018, 12:29:36 PM
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dream4est
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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2018, 12:29:36 PM » |
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Lets bury the planning thread negativity
Its time to race !!!!
I am in sierra vista its warm out
See u all at the border and on course possibly or at parker got to say hi to Scott and the better half.
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #3 on: April 04, 2018, 01:22:14 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2018, 01:22:14 PM » |
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Cell service at Parker TH you have to be kidding me. Times have changed.
Indeed. Upgraded or new tower on Red Mtn outside of Patagonia. If you can see Red Mtn, you have 4G. Used to barely be able to get a text out just 3-4 years ago. Lets bury the planning thread negativity
Its time to race !!!!
I am in sierra vista its warm out
See u all at the border and on course possibly or at parker got to say hi to Scott and the better half.
Amen. I was thinking about a new 750 rule that you have to give me a high five at Parker! Haha. See ya soon. |
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #4 on: April 04, 2018, 01:27:20 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2018, 01:27:20 PM » |
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Jerry Q from Tucson is 70 years young and already past Canelo Pass. Go Jerry!
Todd from Durango just got underway. He was planning 10pm but got here early. He is an adventure racer so has experience in sleep dep.
Colton started this morning as well, a Tucson rider returning from last year.
Got another rider, Chris from PHX starting this eve to take advantage of a cooler first 12 hours. Quiet passing through the Canelos, he says. Sounds nice and an interesting and perhaps wise strategy.
Deanna Adams scratched after Patagonia, a few days ago. She smashed her Garmin at some point and didn't have navigation.
Jeremy Noble is already digging into Highline, blazing the way.
Curt Jardine is mysteriously in Mammoth.... not sure what is up.
And Aaron Kennedy may have bailed at Sahuarita Rd yesterday. No new points since then suggests that.
That's it for our early ITTs. Glad to see so many and less pressure on the Grand Depart this year.
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #5 on: April 04, 2018, 02:13:00 PM
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davew
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2018, 02:13:00 PM » |
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Was expecting to see Ron pinging at the border by now.
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #6 on: April 04, 2018, 02:29:35 PM
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krefs
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2018, 02:29:35 PM » |
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For anyone driving from Picketpost south yet today, do not go through Florence. A big country music festival had traffic backed up for miles north of Florence.
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Reply #7 on: April 04, 2018, 04:34:53 PM
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Ron Thomson
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2018, 04:34:53 PM » |
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Cell service on a new tower at the Coronado Nat. Memorial. I wonder if it extends to the 750 start. I bet it does. Was expecting to see Ron pinging at the border by now.
Got a ride to the start this year. Must be getting soft in my old age.  |
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #8 on: April 04, 2018, 04:55:20 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2018, 04:55:20 PM » |
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For anyone driving from Picketpost south yet today, do not go through Florence. A big country music festival had traffic backed up for miles north of Florence.
Oh crap, it's County Thunder this week?! I've been stuck in it before but I don't think it's coincided with AZTR before. |
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #9 on: April 04, 2018, 06:20:45 PM
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LandSharkBrian
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« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2018, 06:20:45 PM » |
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Lets bury the planning thread negativity
Its time to race !!!!
I am in sierra vista its warm out
See u all at the border and on course possibly or at parker got to say hi to Scott and the better half.
Have a great race my friend! |
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #10 on: April 04, 2018, 06:49:14 PM
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flyboy
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2018, 06:49:14 PM » |
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Well, I've arrived in SV and the butterflies are growing!
A huge thanks to Sun N Spoke here and Roadrunner Cycles on Broadway in Tucson for generously helping me with final preparations.
Looking forward to meeting fellow 750 lunatics in the morning!
Bring it on! Wink
Edit: Is this border securing exercise likely to effect us riders? I guess we will find out tomorrow......
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Reply #11 on: April 04, 2018, 07:59:15 PM
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mvmorten
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2018, 07:59:15 PM » |
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Good luck everyone!
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Reply #12 on: April 04, 2018, 08:52:40 PM
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Beagle
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2018, 08:52:40 PM » |
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Good luck everyone!
+1 Enjoy the ride all ....especially the Aussie contingent of Daves!! Looking forward to seeing those dots moving tomorrow! @flyboy those butterflies will disappear once you start pedalling. |
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Reply #13 on: April 04, 2018, 09:21:13 PM
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elfreako
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2018, 09:21:13 PM » |
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Good luck to all the racers! Kind of wish I was back at the start of the 750. I'll be watching those dots!
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #14 on: April 04, 2018, 10:28:31 PM
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ECEGatorTuro
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2018, 10:28:31 PM » |
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Good luck everyone!! I’m planning to make a re-attempt of the 300 in 2019 so hopefully I’ll see you all out there next year.
Scott,
I’m planning on cleaning out and restocking the Kelvin and Freeman Road caches on Sunday afternoon. Hopefully most of the pack is through by then. Anywhere else I should try and hit up?
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #15 on: April 05, 2018, 09:04:22 AM
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LandSharkBrian
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« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2018, 09:04:22 AM » |
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9 people still showing 0 feet after 2 hours including Wicks, Greg Hardy, and Curtiss Barrett. Neil B showing no update at mile 1.9 of the 300. Spot update issues or something more troubling?
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Reply #16 on: April 05, 2018, 10:27:36 AM
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iambarnard
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« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2018, 10:27:36 AM » |
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Good luck everyone. Be safe out there. Wish I was with you.
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Reply #17 on: April 05, 2018, 12:00:57 PM
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owtdorz
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« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2018, 12:00:57 PM » |
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"Pivot 429sl E-bike version" Did I read this bike spec correctly? Ebike on AZT750?
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #18 on: April 05, 2018, 12:15:49 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2018, 12:15:49 PM » |
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I’m planning on cleaning out and restocking the Kelvin and Freeman Road caches on Sunday afternoon. Hopefully most of the pack is through by then. Anywhere else I should try and hit up?
That'd be great. Coordinate with Schilling -- I think he'll head to one of those but between the two of you, I very much appreciate it. |
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Topic Name: 2018 AZTR300/750 Race Discussion Thread
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Reply #19 on: April 05, 2018, 12:18:29 PM
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mvmorten
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« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2018, 12:18:29 PM » |
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"Pivot 429sl E-bike version" Did I read this bike spec correctly? Ebike on AZT750?
Pretty sure that's Max's little joke. |
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