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Reply #240 on: October 22, 2021, 12:49:12 PM
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« Reply #240 on: October 22, 2021, 12:49:12 PM » |
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I wrote a blurb on riding the canelos a few weeks ago, the link will direct you to the thread I posted in (I can't figure out posting smaller sized pictures files on this site or I would put it here) https://www.mtbr.com/threads/azt300-800-fall-registration-is-open.1194671/#post-15452340Trail conditions through the west canelos were very slow due to the amount of vegetation and the trail is gone for stretches at a time. Obviously, the monsoons washed out sections of the trail and fueled rampant growth through August and September. |
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Reply #241 on: October 24, 2021, 07:51:06 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #241 on: October 24, 2021, 07:51:06 PM » |
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Wow gates that won't open because of vegetation, hopefully that will change after the 28th.
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Reply #242 on: October 26, 2021, 10:17:27 AM
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ScottM
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« Reply #242 on: October 26, 2021, 10:17:27 AM » |
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I'm at Parker and have all rental trackers with me.
The grass is sure taller than I've ever seen it. The trail is seeing traffic though.
Miron started at 3am this morning and is FLYING so far. 7 hours in and he's already partway up Hog Canyon. That's a solid split time for the Canelos considering the Sunnyside figure 8 adds 1.5 hours.
Perhaps things are not as slow as feared.
He's shooting for 48 hours.
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Reply #243 on: October 27, 2021, 10:35:22 AM
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« Reply #243 on: October 27, 2021, 10:35:22 AM » |
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There is a new spigot at the bottom of Oracle Ridge at the American Flag trailhead. About fifteen feet before the parking lot, turn LEFT (if coming from Summerhaven) and walk along the fence line for about 50 feet. Do NOT search around any of the buildings for water as they are private. After this, riders can refill at the overflowing Beehive Well and then the ADOT yard at Kelvin. The caches may be empty so dont plan on using them.
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Reply #244 on: October 27, 2021, 12:05:50 PM
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Reply #245 on: October 27, 2021, 12:31:17 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #245 on: October 27, 2021, 12:31:17 PM » |
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From Miron, who blazed pretty quick to Colossal Cave before scratching:
"While I was expecting the trail be overgrown definitely didn?t foresee how extreme it was! Legs are completely destroyed. If your able to pass that along to folks starting tomorrow that long layers are pretty key if you don?t want bloody and destroyed legs and arms. "
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Reply #246 on: October 28, 2021, 10:02:34 AM
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Reply #247 on: October 28, 2021, 10:09:57 AM
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« Reply #247 on: October 28, 2021, 10:09:57 AM » |
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I was hoping to hear why they took the old route to Patagonia rather than the new section. |
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Reply #248 on: October 28, 2021, 12:27:09 PM
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« Reply #248 on: October 28, 2021, 12:27:09 PM » |
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I was hoping to hear why they took the old route to Patagonia rather than the new section.
There's a 2 mile stretch of private land that we've been asked not to ride in the dark on. They were running out of time to get that done so they went around it instead. John gave them the go ahead on that route since it's slower and longer. |
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Reply #249 on: October 28, 2021, 12:31:56 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #249 on: October 28, 2021, 12:31:56 PM » |
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Everyone is off and racing! I am very happy to have been a small part of it and to see the AZTR continue to thrive. Super grateful to John Schilling for taking the helms and keeping the race going.
Clear blue skies, warm temps and challenging trail conditions await our riders.
I have always considered the AZTR to be an experiment of the grandest kind. You never know what will happen and for everyone, even the seasoned vets, nothing is guaranteed. New limits will be explored and tested, for sure.
The autumn start continues the tradition of that experiment and I'm excited to see how it turns out for everyone.
It was also very, very good to see many old friends, AZT vets, and to meet a few folks I've only seen as dots in other events.
Best of luck to everyone! Long live the AZTR.
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Reply #250 on: October 28, 2021, 12:34:12 PM
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phatmike
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« Reply #250 on: October 28, 2021, 12:34:12 PM » |
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There's a 2 mile stretch of private land that we've been asked not to ride in the dark on. They were running out of time to get that done so they went around it instead. John gave them the go ahead on that route since it's slower and longer.
Yeah I was aware of the private land issue - didn't bother to look at the time that they bypassed.. that totally makes sense, thanks for the info! Bummer they missed the new stuff - it's such a good addition! |
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Reply #251 on: October 28, 2021, 09:01:59 PM
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Adam Alphabet
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« Reply #251 on: October 28, 2021, 09:01:59 PM » |
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Well said Scott
Long Live the AZTR!
Have fun out there everyone!
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Reply #252 on: October 29, 2021, 10:14:07 AM
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« Reply #252 on: October 29, 2021, 10:14:07 AM » |
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#AZT21 - "Jolly Goodtimes" called in overnight and Kevin Emery called in this morning. Both called from about mm85 so they may have camped together near Papago Canyon! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/azt21/ |
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Reply #253 on: November 02, 2021, 08:36:29 AM
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« Reply #253 on: November 02, 2021, 08:36:29 AM » |
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Reply #254 on: November 02, 2021, 04:33:06 PM
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« Reply #254 on: November 02, 2021, 04:33:06 PM » |
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Forgot to post these here earlier: #AZT21 - Overnight: Alexandera Houchin called in with a two-fer entering and leaving Apache Junction, and Lindsay Noh called in Martinez Canyon! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/azt21/ |
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Reply #255 on: November 02, 2021, 05:28:52 PM
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« Reply #255 on: November 02, 2021, 05:28:52 PM » |
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#AZT21 - "Jolly Goodtimes" called in earlier hunting a hub bearing in Apach Junction! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/azt21/ |
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Reply #256 on: November 04, 2021, 03:18:57 PM
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Reply #257 on: November 08, 2021, 04:39:03 PM
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« Reply #257 on: November 08, 2021, 04:39:03 PM » |
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#AZT21 - Alexandera Houchin called in from Mormon Lake! *Sorry, folks, missed this yesterday! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/azt21/ |
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