Sorry Steve, I was more concerned about getting my bike in that thing so I didn't have to take one more pedal stroke. Ended up being a buddy of mine from Tempe who happens to have family down on the east side of Tucson. He was rolling by my on Old Spanish Trail, but I didn't recognize him when he yelled my name. It wasn't until he turned around and caught me as I was looking for a spigot next to the old Rincon Market, when I recognized who it was!!

MikePro: The ATA rerouted the AZT through Flag a while ago. It's now more bike path, off-road stuff than before. Brings you right to the front of Buffalo Park now.

Also, I got a text this evening from Justin Smith, he sent a picture of the snow detour around Humphrey's. FR418 was covered in snow!! He's cruising through Babbitt Ranch now...

That elusive spigot is on the east side of the Quonset hut looking building where they have the farmer's market

Oh man, I'm starting to feel Snakebit on the AZTR. 3ed DNF in a row. Not that I'm a role model of preparation*. Next year a 750 finish of bust.
 
I want to give a Big Shoutout to all the hiker, bikers & the ATA for the excellent trail maintenance & rerouting on the east & west Canalos section. 20% better IMO. Formerly Soul Crushing, now only Ef'in Hard.
 
Any info on Janie (not sure of spelling) from Scotland? She's from the same hometown as Ron Thompson they determined at the startline, even though they had never met before. I think she may be leading the the 750 women. She was the next women after Katilin when I saw her at KY camp friday night.
rs. Either this is Jill Libby or Janie doesn't have tracker.

* A chinese crankbrothers knockoff multitool won't break a chain so as to reduce you 'Flintstones' tech for your Ssp conversion.

Mike, I saw Jenny at Saguaro Corners on Saturday afternoon, gave her my cholla comb for the desert after Oracle. As of 0700 this morning, looks like she is getting ready to cross 77

For those that were wondering the Safeway on Broadway is opening back up today. Its right by our house and we saw the sign saying it would be opening. Knew a few of you were wondering.

We also only have 4 spots left on the shuttles for those still needing one. Option 1- We can pick you up at the Picket Post Trail head(Superior)Thursday. Option 2- Pick you up in Tucson Thursday. Both options get you dropped off Thursday night at one of the two starting locations. Price is $90 for option 1 and $45 for option 2. Spread the word and leave the driving to us!! Happy to answer any other questions offline if needed. 52zero 23svn zero one two niner Cheers!

Yea saw the grand opening banner at the Safeway on Broadway yesterday! 24 March....

I was down in Tucson this past weekend taking part in Scott's awesome Camp Tucson rides. Rode a couple sections of AZT, Redington/Jeep rd extravaganza/AZT to just before Molino HAB. I thought the trail was in great shape, didn't notice the scratchy bits, but perhaps I'm getting so used to it around here!! There were a few flowing water crossings, but I can't speak to their 'normal' flow this time of year.

The other section was down by Box Canyon rd., just north of Kentucky Camp heading northboung to the powerlines between the Old Sonoita Hwy & I-10. Again, trail is in great shape, even the Las Colinas section wasn't too bad, only the typical HAB bits.

I drove past the Safeway on Broadway rd on Friday, the store looked almost ready to re-open, power was on, etc. Only a dumpster sitting out front. Can one of the locals confirm when it re-opens??

I will keep an eye on the Safeway and post when it opens

How is Andy Sooter doing? he is still tracking on Mt. Lemmon.

Looks like Cassi finished! Great job!

Cassi's facebook https://www.facebook.com/supercas?fref=ts
Hope it works. Last I checked, she was about 4 miles from the Gila