Overland Biking Southern AZ: April 21-22, 2007

[articulate]

Man, it's probably been a month or two since I've been on the bike. I should probably take her out a couple times before next weekend.

Hey Mark, so do you want us to bring anything for this feast?

Yeah, you need to get your ... uh ... crotch "broken in." I'm feeling rock solid these days. I've been riding to work twice a week, and it's 20 miles one way.

Thanks for the offers on the feast, fellas. Truthfully, I haven't planned the meal but Brooke and I discussed making fajitas. Making some some yummy pico de gallo, too. If you happen to be really weird and dislike bell peppers and onions say your peace. Peppers with a kick - like jalepenos - we'll leave on the side. Cool?

Just bring your own drinks.


Aaron - sorry to hear you can't make it. I was looking forward to hanging with you again.

We need to keep our fingers crossed for Jeff, because I think he said he was going to do a "practice camp" with his kids this weekend to cozy them up for our trip. Still haven't heard from McVickers if his front shocks are okay.

:rockon:

 

[erin]

Peppers, bring on the heat!!

 

[seth_js]

I'm white boy through and through, mild for me please.

 

[goodtimes]

Bring the heat!!!!!

 

[Brian McVickers]

Ok, I'm officially out for this trip.
I know, I know, and I would understand if you decided to cancel the entire adventure as it will just not be the same without me, but I encourage you to continue on and explore!

Enjoy and be safe!!!

 

[viatierra]

The kids...

Jeff-
I have cleared all the obstacles for my daughter to join the fun. Samantha always has more fun when there are other youngsters around! My fingers are crossed for getting your girls properly broken in.

Seth- Thanks for handling my bike issue. I REALLY appreciate it. I'm excited to be cruising in the open air. I'm looking to BUY a quality used ride... so if anyone knows of one...

1 week left...

 

[articulate]

Look who popped in . . .

5 days left, baby

So! Now it appears we're down to Seth, Greg and me on pedalin' bikes.

Man, I nearly forgot about the GPS file. Hang on, I'll upload it this morning.
:12_4_18:

 

[erin]

:1888fbbd: :friday: :friday:

Are we there yet!!

 

[articulate]

If you're stoked, I'm stoked. :truck:

Care to have a gps file? I hope I don't regret doing this, but here is our route in three formats in case you don't have a Garmin: here

Brian (GT), what's your steed? Crawl toy or dual sport? Will you have a HAM radio? I've got a handheld as donated by a buddy to bring along with me. FYI.


I think I have a solid count of people, except Jeff hasn't reported back about the trial camping in his yard. Jeff? Your ears on? Status report.

If any of you fellas plan on bringing a date, mention it here so I can plan well for the food.

 

[jeffryscott]

We're going to try ... this will be an adventure and I'm excited. I have a HAM, no license as of yet, but can monitor the correct frequency (146.520 by chance?). I plan to meet for breakfast at the TTT, then go get the family and dog and wander down for mid-day arrival (noon to 2). Does the GPS route have our camping spot?

The closest we came to the trial was a sleeping bag in the bed, but hey, we gotta start somewhere, right?

If you're stoked, I'm stoked. :truck:

Care to have a gps file? I hope I don't regret doing this, but here is our route in three formats in case you don't have a Garmin: here

Brian (GT), what's your steed? Crawl toy or dual sport? Will you have a HAM radio? I've got a handheld as donated by a buddy to bring along with me. FYI.


I think I have a solid count of people, except Jeff hasn't reported back about the trial camping in his yard. Jeff? Your ears on? Status report.

If any of you fellas plan on bringing a date, mention it here so I can plan well for the food.

 

[jeffryscott]

If you're stoked, I'm stoked. :truck:

Care to have a gps file? I hope I don't regret doing this, but here is our route in three formats in case you don't have a Garmin: here

OK, I have an older version of MapSource and cannot read either of the files. Any chance you can save it to be compatible with version 3? And/or can you give me the campsite waypoint ... I can at least figure some of the stuff out from there.

See you soon ...

 

[goodtimes]

Brian (GT), what's your steed? Crawl toy or dual sport? Will you have a HAM radio? I've got a handheld as donated by a buddy to bring along with me. FYI.

I'm planning on bringing the jeep. I just don't have the bike thing worked out yet...No 2 meter, no GPS, no laptop, no photo gear storage, no cooler for the beer, no room for my travel partner....so I'll bring the jeep which has all of the above.

I may have to pull the same trick as Jeff--meet for breakfast, then return home to wrap up a few things, and head out later in the day. Time off is at a premium right now....and I am running about 3 weeks behind on my projects at home. Every hour counts.

I would like the route info that the riders are using though. There are a couple of photo's I would like to [try to] capture, so I will meet you guys on the trail somewhere along the way.

 

[jeffryscott]

Jeff-
I have cleared all the obstacles for my daughter to join the fun. Samantha always has more fun when there are other youngsters around! My fingers are crossed for getting your girls properly broken in.

Seth- Thanks for handling my bike issue. I REALLY appreciate it. I'm excited to be cruising in the open air. I'm looking to BUY a quality used ride... so if anyone knows of one...

1 week left...

Cool, how old is Samantha? Chloe will be excited to have another girl (besides her sister, whom she is always asking if we can send to jail).

 

[articulate]

Hmmm.... Try this one:
http://www.markdstephens.com/las_cienegas_conservation/biking/las_ciengas_bike1.gdb
Saved as version 1.

How about the TXT file? You should be able to open that with Mapsource, too.

Otherwise, camp neighborhood is here: N31 46.464 W110 27.819 It's just barely inside the National Forest boundary near a place called Bear Spring. A really cool place nearby is Ramsey Well.
I'm stoked to see that you're still coming. We can get up close and personal with that 4Runner and the "new" tires. You and the family making it?



Edit:

no 2 meter, no GPS, no laptop, no photo gear storage, no cooler for the beer, no room for my travel partner....so I'll bring the jeep which has all of the above.

I may have to pull the same trick as Jeff--meet for breakfast, then return home to wrap up a few things, and head out later in the day....

I would like the route info that the riders are using though. There are a couple of photo's I would like to [try to] capture, so I will meet you guys on the trail somewhere along the way.

Ah! Cool. The route in those files is the pedal route. :bigbossHL:
The area has a web of roads, so I anticipated the driving crew to be exploring side roads and taking their time, or doing whatever makes them merry. As long as the beer is cold and plentiful, do what you will. Come take some photos, that would be sweet.

Notice, too, that the camp can be approached from Highway 82.

 

[jeffryscott]

Hmmm.... Try this one:
http://www.markdstephens.com/las_cienegas_conservation/biking/las_ciengas_bike1.gdb
Saved as version 1.

How about the TXT file? You should be able to open that with Mapsource, too.

Otherwise, camp neighborhood is here: N31 46.464 W110 27.819 It's just barely inside the National Forest boundary near a place called Bear Spring. A really cool place nearby is Ramsey Well.
I'm stoked to see that you're still coming. We can get up close and personal with that 4Runner and the "new" tires. You and the family making it?

That one didn't work either, but we'll get it. Yup, wife, two kids, hound dog and me. Can't wait.