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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:24 pm 
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This morning, I made the decision to postpone knee surgery and immediately signed up for the Arch ride. It never hurts when I'm pedaling, so I'm good! :)

Pretty sure there are two on DT that have signed up. Anyone else joining the fun-fest?

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My plan was to run race support again. I have some work friends who are also doing the Arch so if you are looking for training/race buddies I can hook that up.

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What is this "training" you speak of?

I am happy to hear you'll be cheering us on again! You supply the best treats.

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I'll be out of town on a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands but I'm not into paying that amount of $$ to ride sub-par trails. Now if the ride was in Oregon along the North Umpqua or Oakridge, I might actually get interested.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:30 pm 
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II'm not into paying that amount of $$ to ride sub-par trails.


Excellent point. I want a refund!

45-50 miles and 5K feet of elevation is a huge ride for me. Last year being my first time, it felt like an accomplishment, so I figured I'd try and repeat the feeling. Plus, I fell asleep too early last night and missed my 30 second window to enter the Downieville DH race this year. Probably a good thing since it might have actually killed me.

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II'm not into paying that amount of $$ to ride sub-par trails.


Excellent point. I want a refund!

45-50 miles and 5K feet of elevation is a huge ride for me. Last year being my first time, it felt like an accomplishment, so I figured I'd try and repeat the feeling. Plus, I fell asleep too early last night and missed my 30 second window to enter the Downieville DH race this year. Probably a good thing since it might have actually killed me.


Oh it's absolutely an accomplishment. More power to you. I've always wanted to do the Whiskey 50 in Prescott but I don't think my backside wants to be on a saddle for 50 miles so some day I'll try the 30. I've never raced in Downieville but it's my favorite place to ride in the Golden State.

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I was thinking of doing the 1/2 but I'm headed to Hurricane/St. George that weekend :cheers:

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I was thinking of doing the 1/2 but I'm headed to Hurricane/St. George that weekend :cheers:

I can run support.

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Would they still be climbing single tracks and descending on fire roads? If so, I'm not in.


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Would they still be climbing single tracks and descending on fire roads? If so, I'm not in.


Based on last years photos, there's plenty of that. It turns out that I don't leave for a vacation until a week later so I may volunteer with my esposa at the finish line. I can't get up at 0500 to assist at the start. :shock:

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What is this "training" you speak of?


Seems like that plan worked last year.

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What is this "training" you speak of?


Seems like that plan worked last year.

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