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Jun 9, 2008 | 04:03 PM

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Ok, so maybe my plans were a little ambitious.. In my mind I don't think it would be that bad, but maybe I'm crazy.. or just stupid

I found this route which looks pretty good, its a hwy80 ish route though and i've never gone that way. I know the hwy 50 route is really nice, how is hwy 80? http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...ento/500396523

Oh, and btw, that is a fun *drive*

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:03 PM

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Okay, take the bike out of the equation.

Would you be able to walk at 3mph for ten hours a day for two days up 7000+ feet?

easily. I used to live at 4k and went hiking/camping/hunting with my dad.
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Jun 9, 2008 | 04:11 PM

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That's 30 miles a day. I did 30 miles once... in 3 days.

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:12 PM

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Big difference between hiking for a couple of hours at 4000 feet, and hiking up 7000 feet for 10 hours straight.

But hell, I'm not here to discourage you.

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:13 PM

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At least do a testride to jackson & back or something first and see how you feel

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:13 PM

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The more and more I think about this, you HAVE to do this ride.

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:14 PM

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The more and more I think about this, you HAVE to do this ride.

Live or die it will be epic

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:16 PM

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awesome.

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:17 PM

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Walking 30 miles a day for 2 days on flat land at sea level would be hard.

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:18 PM

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And to think, I thought I was unprepared for Half Dome.

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:18 PM

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This may go on my list of best threads of 2008.

Jun 9, 2008 | 05:23 PM

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Ok, so maybe my plans were a little ambitious.. In my mind I don't think it would be that bad, but maybe I'm crazy.. or just stupid

Id suggest staying away from 20 and old highway 40.

Jun 9, 2008 | 05:38 PM

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This may go on my list of best threads of 2008.

EPIC

If you decide to ride/walk this trek, keep a journal on everything that happens exp: i just got passed by 238340924938 semi trucks..could be fun lol

Jun 9, 2008 | 05:40 PM

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it's only 100 miles man. That ain't ****. Don't let these guys get you scared.

I bet you make it all the way Auburn before you die lol.

On a side note, I used to live right around the corner from that starting location on Matador.