 Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #140 on: April 09, 2015, 09:59:55 AM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #140 on: April 09, 2015, 09:59:55 AM » |
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Yep followed the AZT just not the right AZT, I can see how that would be an easy mistake to make.
Yes go Cassi, and Rich Wolf still's still in. John Fairbairn is on the highway though.
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #141 on: April 09, 2015, 10:57:39 AM
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schillingsworth
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« Reply #141 on: April 09, 2015, 10:57:39 AM » |
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Looks like John Fairbairn made a slight error, but has found his way!! Heading towards Superior now!!
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #142 on: April 09, 2015, 11:55:38 AM
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raybum
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« Reply #142 on: April 09, 2015, 11:55:38 AM » |
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Crap...looks like Josiah made a wrong turn...
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #143 on: April 09, 2015, 12:10:48 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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« Reply #143 on: April 09, 2015, 12:10:48 PM » |
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Out of curiosity (and maybe to have a little history lesson) how did permission to portage through the Grand Canyon happen? My guess is that the Arizona Trail Association had something to do with it, but I also think that Mr. Scott also had a pretty big hand as well.
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #144 on: April 09, 2015, 12:33:44 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #144 on: April 09, 2015, 12:33:44 PM » |
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Crap...looks like Josiah made a wrong turn...
I think it was just a stray point. He looks good. Out of curiosity (and maybe to have a little history lesson) how did permission to portage through the Grand Canyon happen? My guess is that the Arizona Trail Association had something to do with it, but I also think that Mr. Scott also had a pretty big hand as well.
I suppose it was never specifically prohibited, but Lee Blackwell and I did manage to secure permission from high ranking officials in the park, for the first legal bike crossing of the canyon in 2005. It took some doing, but luckily Lee knew a well-respected ranger at the time. That helped a lot. That's where the "wheels cannot touch the ground" came from. |
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #145 on: April 09, 2015, 12:34:39 PM
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« Reply #145 on: April 09, 2015, 12:34:39 PM » |
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Aaron Denberg appears to be heading back to Flagstaff after taking a rest below Snowbowl. He went briefly forward on the AZT, and is now going backwards. Hope everything is OK.
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #146 on: April 09, 2015, 01:07:31 PM
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« Reply #146 on: April 09, 2015, 01:07:31 PM » |
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Aaron Denberg appears to be heading back to Flagstaff after taking a rest below Snowbowl. He went briefly forward on the AZT, and is now going backwards. Hope everything is OK.
Is it possible he lost his Spot? It doesn't seem to be moving at all; still in the area of Alfa Fia Tank. Gary |
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #147 on: April 09, 2015, 01:23:21 PM
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samh
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« Reply #147 on: April 09, 2015, 01:23:21 PM » |
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Last of the 750 riders is just about to finish the 300 section.
No idea what's going on with AD as he travels backwards.
JP is approaching the big hole in the ground!
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #148 on: April 09, 2015, 01:25:25 PM
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Mxhdroom
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« Reply #148 on: April 09, 2015, 01:25:25 PM » |
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Is it possible he lost his Spot? It doesn't seem to be moving at all; still in the area of Alfa Fia Tank.
Gary
Cancel that; just saw him entering Flagstaff. Too bad... |
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #149 on: April 09, 2015, 01:37:22 PM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #149 on: April 09, 2015, 01:37:22 PM » |
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Ah, bummer, Aaron!
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #150 on: April 09, 2015, 01:52:19 PM
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« Reply #150 on: April 09, 2015, 01:52:19 PM » |
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Arizona Trail Race ’15 – Aaron Denberg called in from near Snowbowl. He’s heading back to Flagstaff for food! And Norb DeKerchove called in from Tonko Basin where he’s battling food poisoning! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/calls/ |
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #151 on: April 09, 2015, 02:04:02 PM
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samh
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« Reply #151 on: April 09, 2015, 02:04:02 PM » |
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...He’s heading back to Flagstaff for food...
Ouch, that's a 25 mile round trip for more grub. |
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #152 on: April 09, 2015, 02:17:46 PM
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SlowRide
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« Reply #152 on: April 09, 2015, 02:17:46 PM » |
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Hello all,
Somewhere just before Picket Post today my phone ejected on the trail. I see Rich Wolf was not far behind me. Is anyone in contact with Rich to ask him if he saw the phone on the trail perhaps? Thanks.
J
P.s.-yeah, my wrong turn and resultant double climb up Gonzales pass wasn't fun. I gues that's what happens when you've been on the bike for 40 hours with about 2 hours rest. The queue simply says town is uphill, so I went uphill. D'oh.
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #153 on: April 09, 2015, 02:29:27 PM
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« Reply #153 on: April 09, 2015, 02:29:27 PM » |
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So, I left Flag around 1 a.m. this morning, but my legs are swollen and I absolutely can't push the petals very hard. It took me about 9 hours to get to Snobowl instead of the 3 or so I was expecting. I did not bring enough food today for this kind of pace, last year I made it from flag to tusayan in about 12 hours. My phone is broken, so I walked up to Snobowl to see if the restaurant was open, but it is only open on the weekends. Debated awhile about trying to push on, but really don't want to bonk on the Kaibab. Rolled back to Flag for some more rest and food. Will leave again in the a.m. Looks like I will have to push hard if I want a chance at second place. Mostly having a great time and not really suffering until the last 15 miles into Flag. Greatly looking forward to some downtime. This is why leaving your vehicle at the border is so effective. I basically have to finish if I want to be able to drive home. Thanks again to Scott Morris for organizing this informal group ride of friends. Everybody out there riding this trail has my utmost respect--keep on trucking!  |
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #154 on: April 09, 2015, 02:33:14 PM
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« Reply #154 on: April 09, 2015, 02:33:14 PM » |
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aarond: Been watching your spot and wondering what was going on. Glad you are still having "fun". Hope you feel great when you head out again.
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #155 on: April 09, 2015, 03:51:24 PM
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schillingsworth
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« Reply #155 on: April 09, 2015, 03:51:24 PM » |
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SlowRide: I spoke with Rick Wolf a few minutes ago, sounds like he has your phone! He's in Superior now, give him a call: (7six0)-7six5-15nine8. Rich sounded fairly tired, was hoping for a room in Superior, but it sounds like none are available. He's pushing on. Go Rich!!!
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #156 on: April 09, 2015, 04:07:03 PM
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bmattingly
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« Reply #156 on: April 09, 2015, 04:07:03 PM » |
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Aaron,
Hey, way to go hard out there. I admire your determination and positive attitude. Eat well and sleep up. Weather is just getting nicer. Cool to meet you yesterday on the trail.
Stay strong and enjoy yourself.
Cheers,
Brad M.
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #157 on: April 09, 2015, 04:17:59 PM
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« Reply #157 on: April 09, 2015, 04:17:59 PM » |
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Arizona Trail Race ’15 – Jeffery Tomassetti called in from Apache Junction still recouping! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/calls/ |
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #158 on: April 09, 2015, 05:10:14 PM
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schillingsworth
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« Reply #158 on: April 09, 2015, 05:10:14 PM » |
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Phone was reunited & Rich found a room, now that's trail karma at work.
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Topic Name: AZTR - 300 and 750 Race Discussion Thread - 2015
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Reply #159 on: April 09, 2015, 05:27:03 PM
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« Reply #159 on: April 09, 2015, 05:27:03 PM » |
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Aaron,
Hey, way to go hard out there. I admire your determination and positive attitude. Eat well and sleep up. Weather is just getting nicer. Cool to meet you yesterday on the trail.
Stay strong and enjoy yourself.
Cheers,
Brad M.
This x2 Christina and I were happy we got to cheer you guys on last night as you came into Flagstaff and you had a huge smile and were nice enough the chat for a few minutes before booking it to Absolute...No wind next few days! |
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