Pages: 1 [2] 3
Reply Reply New Topic New Poll
  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #20 on: July 12, 2016, 02:20:26 PM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #20 on: July 12, 2016, 02:20:26 PM »

I would seriously like to change the race date next year to late June/ early July, because the course will be greener then, and there will be more flowers, it will make a great tuneup for the ctr, and not conflict with the velorution venture or the monarch mind bender.  But, I really wanted to finish the route and get it out there for this summer.
« Last Edit: July 12, 2016, 02:23:50 PM by aarond » Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #21 on: July 12, 2016, 02:50:39 PM
Woodland


Location: Bailey, CO
Posts: 476


View Profile WWW
« Reply #21 on: July 12, 2016, 02:50:39 PM »

Then you will conflict with the Dixie which is another great CTR tune-up. Good luck! You're bound to conflict with something these days - which is a good thing!!!!!

Route looks fantastic
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #22 on: July 12, 2016, 05:45:15 PM
jakomait


Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 127


View Profile
« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2016, 05:45:15 PM »

I would seriously like to change the race date next year to late June/ early July, because the course will be greener then, and there will be more flowers, it will make a great tuneup for the ctr, and not conflict with the velorution venture or the monarch mind bender. 

Like Woodland said, you're always going to conflict with something!  Just pick a date that will work best with the terrain and go for it!
Logged

It is better to regret the things you've done than the things you haven't.

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #23 on: July 13, 2016, 07:18:59 AM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #23 on: July 13, 2016, 07:18:59 AM »

bighorn250.blogspot.com


I have added a ROUGH GPX to the website.  There were a couple of places where I wandered around in uncleared deadfall for 100 or 200 yards, the first is at about 205 miles, and the second is at about 222 miles.  I also drew in a road (well marked and prominent on the map) at roughly mile 208 to 215) which I haven't ridden yet, and  then there are 2 or 3 places where I got slightly off route going across grassy areas, but never more than a small amount off. I am going to tour the route again around August 10 so that I have a continuous uninterrupted track, but this should work pretty well in the meantime if you want to check it out!  https://www.bikemap.net/en/route/3650022-bighorn-250-rough-gpx/
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #24 on: August 04, 2016, 01:02:28 PM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2016, 01:02:28 PM »



Good News!  Ten Sleep Brewing is offering a free beer to all bona fide finishers (21 or over)!  headbang
Signup is here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i91-LkTKeIwcls8V4GB_Nvl8DNaS-0oVjd2ds2XWyvM/edit
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #25 on: August 10, 2016, 06:34:50 AM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #25 on: August 10, 2016, 06:34:50 AM »

I set out to get a clean gpx track, but after about a 100 miles I had some mechanical and GPS issues which stopped me in my tracks.  I don't have the wherewithal to try again, so unfortunately this is not going to happen this year.  Maybe next year...
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #26 on: August 10, 2016, 09:20:08 AM
elobeck


Posts: 229


View Profile
« Reply #26 on: August 10, 2016, 09:20:08 AM »

I set out to get a clean gpx track, but after about a 100 miles I had some mechanical and GPS issues which stopped me in my tracks.  I don't have the wherewithal to try again, so unfortunately this is not going to happen this year.  Maybe next year...

Does this mean the race is off? I was just about to sign up.....
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #27 on: August 11, 2016, 11:00:07 AM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #27 on: August 11, 2016, 11:00:07 AM »

Yep, sorry, but although I am getting pretty good with topofusion, I don't want to send
people out on a track which consists of hand-drawn segments and several merged tracks, too
much potential for mistakes.   I need to make a clean run from start to finish
to make sure I have a reliable, unedited .gpx track, and I just can't get it done
in the next couple of weeks. Plus, I am still finding better sections I want to add.
 I will definitely get it going for next year though!
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #28 on: August 11, 2016, 06:43:09 PM
jasonthorman


Posts: 37


View Profile WWW
« Reply #28 on: August 11, 2016, 06:43:09 PM »

Was excited about coming out this year as  I happened to have an opening that weekend.  But also glad to see you taking the time to get the track dialed in and spending the time to get it right.  Looks really good so far!  Hope to be there next year icon_biggrin
Logged


  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #29 on: August 20, 2016, 05:23:38 AM
Bob Loblaw


Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 78


View Profile
« Reply #29 on: August 20, 2016, 05:23:38 AM »

A total solar eclipse is passing pretty dang close to this route on August 21 next year...

http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/maps.htm



* wy-ne.gif (42.92 KB, 1178x670 - viewed 611 times.)
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #30 on: August 21, 2016, 06:16:02 AM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #30 on: August 21, 2016, 06:16:02 AM »

Cool link, it looks like predicting where the shadow will be is complicated, since not only do you have to predict the orbits of the sun and the moon, but also how far the moon will be from earth at that time.  It will be an average of 360 years before a total solar eclipse will again be visible from this area! 
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #31 on: December 28, 2016, 03:15:27 PM
bfmiller


Posts: 8


View Profile
« Reply #31 on: December 28, 2016, 03:15:27 PM »

Hi,
Are you still planning on running this race in 2017? 

Thank you.
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #32 on: December 29, 2016, 01:18:39 PM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #32 on: December 29, 2016, 01:18:39 PM »

Yes, this will happen this year, looking at a start date around august 19 or 20 to take advantage
of the solar eclipse and ensure that grass is not hiding the trail.
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #33 on: December 29, 2016, 02:40:44 PM
bfmiller


Posts: 8


View Profile
« Reply #33 on: December 29, 2016, 02:40:44 PM »

Great - looking forward to it.  If the completed track is done ahead of time, I'd be interested in seeing it.  Thank you. 
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #34 on: January 20, 2017, 01:21:14 PM
michael obrien


Posts: 3


View Profile
« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2017, 01:21:14 PM »

Anyone have any video of this route? Im hoping that this race will be my very first bikepacking adventure.

michael
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #35 on: January 20, 2017, 09:45:05 PM
taprider


Location: North Vancouver
Posts: 339


View Profile
« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2017, 09:45:05 PM »

how many days for a medium to fast time?
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #36 on: January 21, 2017, 05:27:01 PM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #36 on: January 21, 2017, 05:27:01 PM »

This will have a suggested start date of August 18, a medium to fast time will be in the neighborhood of 3 days, and the final gpx will be up in July.
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #37 on: February 19, 2017, 06:40:40 PM
bfmiller


Posts: 8


View Profile
« Reply #37 on: February 19, 2017, 06:40:40 PM »

Hi,
Does the route have anywhere to restock food or do you need to pack enough food for the full length?

Thank you
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #38 on: February 20, 2017, 07:11:35 AM
aarond


Posts: 275


View Profile
« Reply #38 on: February 20, 2017, 07:11:35 AM »

There is resupply in the town of shell, and at bear lodge near Burgess junction.  There are also a couple more options slightly off route.  The location and phone numbers of these resupplies will be added to the webpage.
Logged

  Topic Name: New Bikepacking Race/Route in Big Horn Wyoming! Reply #39 on: April 18, 2017, 05:12:41 PM
Adam Alphabet


Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 968


View Profile
« Reply #39 on: April 18, 2017, 05:12:41 PM »

Hey Aaron,
How are things looking for this event this summer? The blogspot is no longer accessible. Anywhere else to find info?
Anyone else interested for this year?
Cheers!
Logged

@adamalphabet
  Pages: 1 [2] 3
Reply New Topic New Poll
Jump to: