Desert 100 4/6-7 Who's going?
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alta redneck
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How did the race go for everyone. I just found out about this race. I've got a bunch of buddies that want to give it a go next year. I was just wondering if it is possible to run the race as a team by switching riders or is it just a single racer kind of deal? There's not much info on the website.
bowhunter007
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It's every man for himself. Haven't heard from pscook...one rider took a splill, during the pre-race poker r(run, race). pscook & his nephew were riding with him, so he got out OK.
http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/1016551-2013-desert-100-carnage-stories/
http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/1016551-2013-desert-100-carnage-stories/
adv rider
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D100
It was a great weekend, too much dust on Saturday-but that's normal. and rain sunday-which I think Is better than not seeing in the heavy dust.
I only did Ironman- 3 laps though. I make sure to get my ridings worth[$} in. I saw about 6 other late model gassers and, some earlier models. Was bummed I couldn't find Stujohnson, I saw him at rest area on the way, but could not find.
It Was a great way to get the feel for my bike.
It was a great weekend, too much dust on Saturday-but that's normal. and rain sunday-which I think Is better than not seeing in the heavy dust.
I only did Ironman- 3 laps though. I make sure to get my ridings worth[$} in. I saw about 6 other late model gassers and, some earlier models. Was bummed I couldn't find Stujohnson, I saw him at rest area on the way, but could not find.
It Was a great way to get the feel for my bike.
pscook
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I survived the poker run on Saturday and the race on Sunday. I only did one lap of the race, but I could have run both laps. I did the lap in 2.5 hours, so not too terrible of a time. My nephew got lapped and houred out, he was 45 minutes behind me. Big bottleneck at a box canyon was my deciding factor to not continue, I didn't want to have to push my bike up that groove, especially after several thousand rear wheels were spinning it into dust.
I'll have some video later as I get time to edit out the boring parts.
Oh, one small blister on the left hand, and moderately sore. Not too bad considering I saw much, much worse on the course.
I'll have some video later as I get time to edit out the boring parts.
Oh, one small blister on the left hand, and moderately sore. Not too bad considering I saw much, much worse on the course.
2-man teams have to use the same bike, one lap per person. 15 and under and 50 and older can opt for the 50 mile (1 lap), as can women.
adv rider
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desert 100 april 5/6
The desert 100 is coming up again. Anyone planning on going?
http://stumpjumpers.org/documents/2...ailer-Flyer-Inside-Proof-REVISED-01-28-14.pdf
The desert 100 is coming up again. Anyone planning on going?
http://stumpjumpers.org/documents/2...ailer-Flyer-Inside-Proof-REVISED-01-28-14.pdf
davedunaway
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Desert 100
Heading down this year with a couple other racers. Really looking forward to it,will ride in the over 50 class. Might have to go south in March for some riding,too much snow up here this winter.
Dave
Heading down this year with a couple other racers. Really looking forward to it,will ride in the over 50 class. Might have to go south in March for some riding,too much snow up here this winter.
Dave
pscook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
I saw someone get pretty beat up 30 minutes into the poker run. I didn't see my first big injury until about 1.5 hours into the race. I believe the race is a bit safer than the poker run.
That being said, I'm doing both.
adv rider
Platinum Level Site Supporter
Desert 100
So, its less than a month until the Desert 100. I am wondering how many gassers will be there from this forum? It would be great to have several gassers campsites lined up.
I go by myself, sleeping in my VW. It would be great if i was able to park next to some one else, that I knew. Even if its just from the forum at the beginning of weekend. Also since campfires are not allowed, I am wondering if anybody has one of the gas firepits? They sell them at cabella's for $100,but its not in the budget this year. It does get pretty darn cold at night out there.
If you haven't been to the event, its a great weekend. I hate to miss it. There is live music at night, Cold beer, A free shuttle into town-(restaurant,bar), vendors, etc
I will be heading out there friday morning, takes my van about 5.5 hrs to get there. Last year i met a couple gasgas guys at the hi-way rest stop,but couldn't find them during event-Its BIG!
SO who's planninbg on going at this point?
So, its less than a month until the Desert 100. I am wondering how many gassers will be there from this forum? It would be great to have several gassers campsites lined up.
I go by myself, sleeping in my VW. It would be great if i was able to park next to some one else, that I knew. Even if its just from the forum at the beginning of weekend. Also since campfires are not allowed, I am wondering if anybody has one of the gas firepits? They sell them at cabella's for $100,but its not in the budget this year. It does get pretty darn cold at night out there.
If you haven't been to the event, its a great weekend. I hate to miss it. There is live music at night, Cold beer, A free shuttle into town-(restaurant,bar), vendors, etc
I will be heading out there friday morning, takes my van about 5.5 hrs to get there. Last year i met a couple gasgas guys at the hi-way rest stop,but couldn't find them during event-Its BIG!
SO who's planninbg on going at this point?
pscook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
We are rolling out of Seattle Friday morning around 9:00 AM, ETA noon. We will have a village set up with heat and cover as well as food and other sundries. Drop me a note before the date and I'll give you our cell numbers. Let me know if you want to caravan over, we could possibly haul your bike if given enough notice (need to configure the trailer).
adv rider
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D100
I will message you, when the date gets closer. That would be much more fun to camp near someone I know. Caravanning over sounds like a good idea.. but I would slow you guys down over the passes/Colombia river with my van.
So maybe I will try to get an earlier start, and meet up at one of the rest stops. Or in Odessa. hmmm..
I will message you, when the date gets closer. That would be much more fun to camp near someone I know. Caravanning over sounds like a good idea.. but I would slow you guys down over the passes/Colombia river with my van.
So maybe I will try to get an earlier start, and meet up at one of the rest stops. Or in Odessa. hmmm..
pscook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
Another good spot is Ephrata on highway 283, last real stop for gas and grub before you get to the campgrounds.
bowhunter007
New member
Anything self-contained that can be "turned off" are ok, like a propane campfire-in-can sorta thing. I think the Stumpies frown on pit bikes, but you can PM mx813(D100 chairman) for specifics via Thumptalk.
pscook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
If you can get the bike to my place in Shoreline Thursday evening we can make room for it. Send me a PM to get my address.
Like Bowhunter stated, contact Mike (MX813) on Thumpertalk.com for fire restrictions as well as pit bike considerations. As stated, the fire source has to "turn off."
adv rider
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d100
Its going to be a great weekend, I plan on having all my stuff ready to go, tomorrow night.
Embarrassing- to everybody that seen this original post,that is why it is bad to get on internet after taking your Ambien sleep medication. Sorry for that random post.
Its going to be a great weekend, I plan on having all my stuff ready to go, tomorrow night.
Embarrassing- to everybody that seen this original post,that is why it is bad to get on internet after taking your Ambien sleep medication. Sorry for that random post.
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