Semi Epic Ride..?

I'd be interested in going.  What time were you thinking to go?

wait... what day is this what time and where... i feel like i missed some info somewhere??  Anyway Id like to ride... as I cant run this weekend due to a dumb ass move I pulled that involved falling on the side of my foot and making it painful to walk and stuff... riding might be do-able though...

here's a link with directions to kitt peak.. i'm thinking find someplace to park once we hit the air field.  meet at the flagpole at 7a to say good luck to the century+ riders.  i can carry one bike and one person.

http://www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc/Directions.html

keep in mind that map is NOT to scale.  you can map it on maps.yahoo.com and use "kitt peak national observatory, az" as the destination.

I would suggest parking near Three Points and riding from there (~48 miles round-trip vs. 64 from Ryan Airfield).  There is a large gas station on the SE corner of hwy 85 and 86 in three points that would work as a parking location.  I would mention to the people inside (while you buy some stuff) that your cars will be out there for a few hours.

The only water stop between three points and kitt peak is a small gas station on the north side of ajo.  Maybe around halfway?

The shop at Kitt Peak does not have much in the way of food.  I would carry whatever solid food you want.  There is also a $10 minimum for credit cards.  They have drinks and stuff, but it's no Summerhaven.

Oh, and the ride is awesome!  I'm probably riding from campus, but hope to see you guys out there!

ranger... ill ride w u

Renee can I catch a ride with you?  Are yoiu planning to do the 48 or 64 mi?

six fo or foty ate.

How much nutrition do you think I need?  I've never ridden this long so I'm not sure. We're meeting at 7 at the flag pole right?

kyle and nick...flagpole at 7am (as well as all other semi-epic riders).  let's just be crazy and do the 64 miler.  kyle, you going to get a large jug of water or something?  or we can stop along the way maybe and purchase one/several.

Erika, 200-300 cal. per hour.  You need something more than just gels.  I recommend you go and buy something called "Sustained Energy" or Perpetuem (trisports has some) and Bargain Basement Bikes might.  basically you can create a multi-hour bottle that will last...well...multiple hours based on the number of scoops of powder you mix in the bottle. this stuff has high carbs, protein, and little/some fat to keep you going for the long haul.  i used sustained energy for the lemmon ride and felt great (eating a big breakfast helps me too). 

better to overplan these things as well.  i'm going to mix up some sustained energy for a four-five hour ride and may bring a bar or two.

recap for Semi-Epic 64mi of awesomeness..

Eat good and big breakfast

Meet 7am Flagpole (Erika, I will pick you up)

I will definitely have extra water, at least 3 gallons in the Jeep.

I'm going to ride with a camel back (H20) because I get thirsty and it's not a race

2 bottles with "the stuff plants crave" (electrolytes if you don't get the reference)

3 gels for sure plus extra and cliff bars in the pack

Sunscreen!

CO2 and tubes

so are the "semi epic"/"epic ride part 2" riders not friends...??

trust me, the epic riders are going to love the semi-epic riders when we give them food and water and bitchin company :)