last saturday in tucson i just wore arm warmers, and they came off at about 9 am. i dont wear gloves either, DH had arm and knee warmers and a vest but he peeled those along the way. last year the morning was cold for standing around but i do believe its warmer this year. as we left the hotel for the saturday ride at 6:30 am the weather channel said it was 54 but i wasnt even a little bit cold (and i am a total cold-weather wuss!). tucson's still way high 80s in the day and 50s at night. we went out for a walk around 10 last saturday nite and were still in shorts and t-shirts. i'd second the advice to bring arm and knee warmers, even a vest, then peel as ya go. seeya there!!!
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11-13-2007, 06:53 PM #1
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11-13-2007, 07:24 PM #2
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So where do you guys put all these clothes that you peel off? I can only fit something small in my back pocket...
It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Elliot
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11-13-2007, 07:34 PM #3
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Not to worry.. Unless they are trucking them in there are no krispy kremes to be had in AZ. They all closed about a year ago..
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11-14-2007, 08:18 AM #4
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I understand people wear stuff they don't care about and it is donated to good will when they get too warm and toss it (collected at rest stops?)
so far i am wearing knickers, wool knee socks (which can be rolled down to my ankles), a throwaway sweater, and a lightweight jacket that can be rolled up to fit into a pocket. I'll also carry extra gloves, i do that anyway.
thanks.
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11-14-2007, 08:36 AM #5
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Thats's right, MT
plus they pick it up and truck back to the Convention Center,so You could claim it back if you wanted to....
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11-14-2007, 10:01 AM #6
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next question:
what's this about "dry river crossings"
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i thought this was a ROAD ride.
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11-14-2007, 11:25 AM #7
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Twice (if you're doing the whole 109) you'll have to cross what us "desert rats" call washes. It's a river/creek that only has water in in when it rains. You'll have to get off your bike and walk or carry it across.
Originally Posted by mimitabby
The first one is like 5 miles in. Only the 109 does this one. it fairly wide open and short.
The other one is about half mile and pretty much singletrack. I remember losing time to not being able to pass slow walkers. I think evey body except for the lowest mileage option does this.
The bottom on both is sand, so if you're not up with the Platinum folks, you may not be able to ride across. Also, the sand can jam up cleats.
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