Overland Biking Southern AZ: April 21-22, 2007
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articulate
Expedition Leader
What's new, right? :REOutArchery02:goodtimes said:
Mmmm.... how about vehicle graphics made up for the truck that read, "Home of Uncle Mark's Campin' Pancakes!"
articulate
Expedition Leader
JPFreek1 said:
Get this, from weather.com for Sonoita, AZ:
A mix of clouds and sun with the chance of an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 77F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
I'm still going, but we may be dealing with some cruddy weather. As usual, it only rains on the weekends.
Then again, a short t-storm in the afternoon will be kind of fun. If we get started pedaling at 10:00 or 10:30, we'll be done by 2:00 including some diversions and a slow pace.
seth_js
Explorer
I may have to back out last minute... I had a gnarly day on the lake today. Think I have a concussion. If my head is still pounding tomorrow morning when I wake up, I don't think I can hack it.
Mark, if I don't feel up to going, I'll still meet you out at the Chevron to drop a bike off for Greg.
Mark, if I don't feel up to going, I'll still meet you out at the Chevron to drop a bike off for Greg.
articulate
Expedition Leader
Good thing I checked in . . . damn bro. Sorry about your skull. You going to be up at 6:30??? Damn....seth_js said:
articulate
Expedition Leader
Seth I sent you a PM with my phone number. Just call me in the morning. I can come pick that bike up ....
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Looks like these folks got a few showers today. Didn't look like anything too heavy but there was a lot of lightning this afternoon. Here's a shot looking south from Tucson of a lightning caused fire burning in the Santa Rita mountains. This is at least 30 miles NW from where they are camped so no worries but I bet they can see this burning from thier campsite. It looks like it may be on the ridges above Gardner canyon.
goodtimes
Expedition Poseur
We did not see it from our camp, but I noticed it on my way home today. The riding team lucked out in that there was no rain for them to deal with, but plenty of wind to make up for it.
It was a fun trip, and I think we have another one that will be in the works soon. Jeff had a great idea for a late spring/early summer trip...we'll have to do some research.
It was a fun trip, and I think we have another one that will be in the works soon. Jeff had a great idea for a late spring/early summer trip...we'll have to do some research.
jeffryscott
2006 Rally Course Champion: Expedition Trophy
it was a great trip, except for the wind. It was the girls' first camping trip (and the dogs) and they all did great. Greg brought his 4-year-old, Samantha, and Chloe thoroughly enjoyed having a friend. Aubrey was busy stuffing her face and fending off dogs and collecting rocks.
Kudos to Mark and Brooke for organizing this and thanks to everyone for making Biscuit and the girls feel welcome.
Kudos to Mark and Brooke for organizing this and thanks to everyone for making Biscuit and the girls feel welcome.
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articulate
Expedition Leader
You guys rule. Check out those photos!
While riding, we had 2 or 3 moments of sprinkles but mostly a wind that seemed to blow from hell itself. Sand and dust blasts to the face. A handheld 2m radio is pretty worthless in the wind. The camp at Ramsey Well cut off a few miles of our ride at 12.8 total.
It's a pretty area don't you think? If you recall this morning where we went left at a fork in the trail, the right fork makes a broad loop north and then back to that main road. I believe it's rougher. It goes to some place called Apache Springs, so I presume there is some water up there. Then again, Las Cienegas translates to "wetlands." Cienega Creek runs all year long.
Thanks for coming out fellas. I hope you had fun despite the crud weather. I wasn't in charge of that part.
I'll post a few photos in a couple of days.
This can be moved to completed.
While riding, we had 2 or 3 moments of sprinkles but mostly a wind that seemed to blow from hell itself. Sand and dust blasts to the face. A handheld 2m radio is pretty worthless in the wind. The camp at Ramsey Well cut off a few miles of our ride at 12.8 total.
It's a pretty area don't you think? If you recall this morning where we went left at a fork in the trail, the right fork makes a broad loop north and then back to that main road. I believe it's rougher. It goes to some place called Apache Springs, so I presume there is some water up there. Then again, Las Cienegas translates to "wetlands." Cienega Creek runs all year long.
Thanks for coming out fellas. I hope you had fun despite the crud weather. I wasn't in charge of that part.
I'll post a few photos in a couple of days.
This can be moved to completed.