 Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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on: November 18, 2013, 08:52:19 AM
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #1 on: November 18, 2013, 10:27:41 AM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 559
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2013, 10:27:41 AM » |
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+1 taker here. What am awesome way to start a Monday morning - by finding out about this event.
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #2 on: November 18, 2013, 10:31:03 AM
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omurphy
Posts: 33
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2013, 10:31:03 AM » |
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Nice work! On the ride, photos, website, and organization. This is just what I need to look forward to, thanks for the inspiration. Hope to see you in May, if not sooner!
-Owen
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« Last Edit: November 18, 2013, 01:27:33 PM by omurphy »
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #3 on: November 18, 2013, 01:07:41 PM
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MJS95
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2013, 01:07:41 PM » |
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Awwww, hell yes!
I am in! See you all there!
-Michael
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #4 on: December 02, 2013, 05:00:58 PM
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Nathan Jones
Posts: 129
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2013, 05:00:58 PM » |
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Registration is going to close tonight on this one folks!
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #5 on: December 02, 2013, 05:02:41 PM
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MJS95
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2013, 05:02:41 PM » |
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FYI, received an email saying that due to overwhelming interest, registration will be closing soon. If you want in, better register soon!
Still super stoked!
-Michael
EDIT: Whoops, Nathan beat me to it!
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 08:42:15 PM
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spoke537
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 40
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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 08:42:15 PM » |
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Would it be feasible to do this route in late March or April?
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #7 on: January 31, 2014, 06:13:00 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 559
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2014, 06:13:00 PM » |
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Would it be feasible to do this route in late March or April?
Opting out of the 'grand depart' for this one (Sisters Stampede that same weekend), and have thoughts of an ITT in mid-March, or some other time of the year. |
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #8 on: April 27, 2014, 04:31:53 PM
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DocTrike
Adventure & Ultra tricyclist.
Location: Oregon
Posts: 113
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« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2014, 04:31:53 PM » |
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I started a new thread about this race since I could not get this one to come up in search. http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=10423.0;topicseenI am interested in what bike & tires everyone plans to use, and projected completion time. My plans for doing it on a trike are shot to hello because there is not currently a trike made light enough that my knees could handle the distance. I am looking at other options in alternative bikes now and chatting with some potential sponsors. |
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #9 on: May 05, 2014, 01:41:47 PM
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omurphy
Posts: 33
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2014, 01:41:47 PM » |
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Hi there. This is a long shot, but I've got to ask... Is anybody heading from Bend to Klamath Falls the evening of Thursday, May 22nd? With room for a body and loaded bike? In exchange for gas money? Dinner, too? If so, please give me a call! Thanks, Owen.
(303) 304-0471
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #10 on: May 13, 2014, 03:36:43 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 559
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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2014, 03:36:43 PM » |
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Owen-
PM sent, and I will call you as well.
Anyone else-
I'm willing to drive folks from Bend to the start, the Thursday afternoon/early-evening prior to the Friday mass start. Have room for 3 riders plus all bikes/gear. So PM me if interested.
-Mike
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #11 on: May 13, 2014, 03:42:12 PM
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DocTrike
Adventure & Ultra tricyclist.
Location: Oregon
Posts: 113
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« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2014, 03:42:12 PM » |
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I will need a ride from PDX to Bend and hook up with Mike or PDX to K-Falls.\\
I have a recumbent trike it's large.
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Ultra Adventure Triker, Digital Nomad
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #12 on: May 13, 2014, 03:46:40 PM
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DocTrike
Adventure & Ultra tricyclist.
Location: Oregon
Posts: 113
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« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2014, 03:46:40 PM » |
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BTW, there is also a Facebook forum talking about the race and logistics for PNW riders. https://www.facebook.com/groups/pnwbikepacking/ |
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Ultra Adventure Triker, Digital Nomad
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #13 on: May 13, 2014, 03:58:52 PM
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metalartgate
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 51
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« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2014, 03:58:52 PM » |
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Owen,
Depending on your ride time I can offer a ride back to Bend. I'm shooting for 4 days and my wife will be picking me up.
-gary
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #14 on: May 13, 2014, 09:37:43 PM
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B_Bock
Location: Truckee, CA
Posts: 159
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« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2014, 09:37:43 PM » |
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #15 on: May 13, 2014, 10:20:43 PM
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omurphy
Posts: 33
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« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2014, 10:20:43 PM » |
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Thanks Mike! I sent you an email. Let me know what you think. Thanks to you as well Gary, but my wife can pick me up at the finish. Best of luck to everybody with your prep. Looking forward to meeting and riding with you in a week or so.
-Owen
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #16 on: May 14, 2014, 01:23:14 PM
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Stickboy
Location: Great State of Michigan
Posts: 47
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« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2014, 01:23:14 PM » |
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Taking the train from PDX to K.Falls. Anyone plan to bivy Thursday night ? Looking fwd to seeing Oregon on two wheels...  aaawoooo !!!! |
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #17 on: May 14, 2014, 01:31:01 PM
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sashax
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« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2014, 01:31:01 PM » |
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Anybody have a guess as to what the bug situation's gonna be like? Will I be a sad panda without bivvy/tent?
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #18 on: May 14, 2014, 03:07:37 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 559
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« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2014, 03:07:37 PM » |
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Anybody have a guess as to what the bug situation's gonna be like? Will I be a sad panda without bivvy/tent?
High desert of Central Oregon isn't necessarily conducive to large bug populations. Maybe wetlands down S around K Falls and some higher-up places where snow is still lingering will have some bugs. My guess is that there's a greater chance you'll get pegged hard in the face by a bee or bug while riding, versus getting kept up at night by skeeters. And, if you lay down where there's skeeters, than you just get up and move 'down the road', right? Then again, without bivy/tent, why sleep at all?  |
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Topic Name: Oregon Outback - May, 23, 2014
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Reply #19 on: May 23, 2014, 09:39:28 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 559
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2014, 09:39:28 PM » |
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Wow. There's some people out there in the Oregon bush tonight who have been mowing down some gravel today and are still movin'. 14.5 hours into the ride, and at least 4 riders are beyond the 170mile mark (with who knows how many others than are not riding with Spot). Dang.  |
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