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2wheeltraveler
02-08-2008, 08:04 AM
Just did my first winter tour...5 days self-contained with 6 women in southern AZ. So happy to report it's possible. We biked in shorts...wow, but stayed in lodging because of cold nights. Check out the journal on crazy guy.
http://crazyguyonabike.com/doc/southernaz
We had so much fun. It turned into a pilot trip of sorts for my two wheel traveling gig. I hope it inspires you to get out there. Cheers!
Blueberry
02-08-2008, 08:13 AM
Thanks for posting your report!!! I love to read them (and yours is great) - I know it takes a LOT of work:)
CA
RoadRaven
02-08-2008, 08:39 AM
Thanks for the link, 2 wheel
Always great to read others stories about their bikes
Glad it was successful :)
Tri Girl
02-08-2008, 02:18 PM
Great adventure- thanks for sharing. I'm always reading journal entries on that site, and I loved yours. Glad you had a great time!!!
Tuckervill
02-08-2008, 02:23 PM
Loved it! Wish I knew someone to tour with!
Karen
CyclaSutra
02-08-2008, 05:37 PM
That's so awesome. It's so hard for me to take time out of my schedule for long adventures like that.
I've been to Tombstone and Bisbee, but that was before I knew about the Shady Dell! :-(
Thanks for the virtual tour!
IFjane
02-09-2008, 03:18 PM
2WT - You said you got "lost" in Tombstone?? My almost-in-laws live there, right at the foot of Boot Hill. I have stayed at the Bordello and highly recommend it next time - had no trouble with hot water when I was there; the breakfast is wonderful (Linda and Dusty are great cooks) and the accommodations were great. I have been down there many times but never with my bike. I also have a BIL in Huachuca City - near Sierra Vista.
You have inspired me to take the bike next time and ride your route. The only difference will be that I will be on a road bike (the only bike I have) and will try to do it in 2 days. Now I will have to decide where the halfway point will be - if you had to choose only one spot to spend the night, where would it be?
Thanks for the virtual adventure!
I know where I want to retire
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mudmucker
02-10-2008, 06:50 AM
Stuff like this is great. Sounds like a lot of fun. Glad you had a great experience and it was positive, and nice to have fun comrades. Love that sunset pix. Winter touring in shorts, what a concept.
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