Well, I finally heard from the DCB Adventures guys.

The event will be out at Saguaro Lake Resort on April 24th (I believe 9AM is the start time).

They would also like a ballpark figure of the number of volunteers we'll be having. Please let me know if you'll be able to attend ASAP.

You need a row and a seat number too :p ?

I'm in .

EDIT to add- Please advise as to your arrival day/time, and if you'll be camping.

I'll be there all weekend! (I think)

I should be there all weekend. Hopefully I will have my skids by then.

I'll be there in my Landcruiser

Plannin' on all-weekend.

Count me in

I'll do my best, all depends on if my shift switches before then from Sun - Thurs to Mon - Fri. We just employed the new guy to work my old shift, so I should be able to make it. 2WD tho - I'll be driving out Early Sunday morning with Wife & 21 month old Child most if we do make it. Someone say 6am start?

I won't be able to make the April meeting, so will need details on where everyone is gonna meet up on the Sunday morning. I'm sure you will have all of that well before then tho.

I'm in this year. Sounds like a good time.

So it looks like we have at least 9 that will be able to attend so far (I included GBizzle even though he never posted anything). If anyone is insterested, just let me know.

RiNkY, having the 2-wheel drive shouldn't be an issue. They will most likely put the 4X2's out on the Running course where you should be okay.

I'm trying to get the guy from DCBAdventures to supply us with some maps of the area or at least some GPS cords so we'll know what the bike/running course's are like. As well as where the start is, so that we can pick a nice camping spot out not to far away (or difficult to get at).

My wife and Ellie will be attending (her first Xcursion).

I'll have more info on the meeting times and location closer to the date of the event. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

I should be able to attend, as we get closer I'll know more.

From previous years, he won't have a map. Greg Gavel (a serious offroader - click for a pic of his rig ) will have the course details and will designate where to place vehicles. Several trucks will have to take water, tables, and cups to the designated spots for race participants (both bicycle & running courses). A truck should be available somewhere as a traveler in case someone needs help, but that can be from one of the spots that has 2 or more trucks. There will be a get together the morning of the race, about 6 am with trucks hitting the trail between 6:30 & 7.

Check with David B. to see if camping be allowed at the Resort. Previous years, except last because of the park ranger, they had pizza & beer the night before for volunteers.

Thanks Lee,

I shot off an email to Greg. I remember his ride from last year.

Count Me in also,
For the weekend is the plan.

I'm in.

I spoke with Greg today. From what he said, it looks like about 2/3's of the bike course is the same as last year. The running coures is new. Same starting point for the bikes, but it'll turn at one point onto the running course from last year. I've asked David for the GPS cords (I have some, but I just don't know where the trial turns and such).

Greg also said that he's not sure if a 2-wheel drive could make it out on the running course. I've again asked David if he knew or not. So, I'll let you know RiNkY. I guess the issue is that it's on an old road used to build the Dam and really hasn't been maintained in about 30 years.

They are also looking for people to help set up the course sometime during the week. He said the day/time is TBD still. They would like to have as many of us as possible out on Saturday afternoon to pre-run the course and to be briefed. He also wasn’t sure of the time of this, but said most likely around 3PM. If you are interested in doing either (or both) of these things, let me know (email or post something here).

It looks like some of the info is starting to come in.

Me: "Lindsay (Wifes name), can I buy that 2005 XTerra I was looking at? I have to get it now so I can do this Triathalon thing"

Lindsay: They buying it for you?

Me: Damn.....

Hey all you Xer's...

The boy and I should be there for the event but I am still working on plans for the overnighter.

Yzerman advises it should be good for my 2WD, as long as there is a supporting 4x4 just in case. So now the question is, who is heading out there on the Sunday Morning? Or is everyone going out there on Saturday night?

My tent is in pretty poor shape after a trip last year to Hannigans Meadow during Monsoon, the Zip broke and the elastic broke in 1 of the poles. So I figure it's time for a new one before I attempt another camp out.

If you guys haven't been up to the Hannigans Meadow area, that was a real nice trip. I'm sure there are some trails up in that area. At 9100ft tho I felt like I'd been a smoker for 30 years, or someone had taken one of my lungs away whenever I had to walk more than 10ft.

Well, it was actually Greg (the guy in charge of the bike course) who said you should be okay as long as you were close to a 4X4 with a strap (just in case). I believe Travis was saying he was in 2-wheel drive most of the day last year as well (when we were talking about it at the last meeting). I've only been on about the first 2-3 miles of the course, so I'm not sure what the rest of it's like (besides, about 1/3 of the course has changed this year). If they would send me the GPS cords :rolleyes: , I could look on my TOPO to see if there is any large hills and and such (but that still wouldn't tell us what the hill was like).

We will all meet at the same spot in the morning. So if you still don't need to ride out to the starting point with a 4X4 (it is all paved roads until you enter into the bike course).

Here is a map I found of the race course for those who will be attending and are curious of the route.

[img]http://www.dcbadventures.com/main/files/Off-Road%20Bike%20Map.BMP[/img]

Very cool Gabe. Thanks. Where are we going again?

So, when & where is Saturday's get together? Is there a Saturday wheel'n, or just a night-before camping? If we can't come out Saturday, what is Sunday's meeting info? Are we camping at the Resort (where the race starts) or are we camping across the water where we will be manning the race?

Unless a miracle happens we have a Saturday morning conflict - we won't be out to the area until 3 PM or so.

"We" as in Shanna is gonna make it out? Haven't seen her in a while. Not that we are sick of you Lee :p The plan was to finalize the meeting times and locations at the meeting Friday at Peoria Nissan, Jim (Yzerman) is the man in charge of this event and he will give us the info. If you can't be there all the info will definitely be posted up the following day Saturday the 16 one week prior to the event.

Lee,

Saturday at 3 should work, at least that is about the time that Greg is asking for us to be out there. Greg would like to have us out there to help set up the course. If anyone wants to go wheeling earlier in the day, they are free to do so. Just let me know what time and where you want to meet and I'll post that as well. There might be some bike riders in the area doing their own pre-running of the course.

Most likely we will meet somewhere off of Shea and the 101 (anyone knows a good spot, let me know), then we'll ride out to Butcher Jones together (where the start of the race is going to be).

I believe we can camp anywhere we want to. Where we camped last year was fine with me.

If you meet there the group will have to caravan through lights - never fun, that is unless the group does 20 MPH to keep together and cause quite the scene.... It's also a bit north and west for the east siders. Why don't you make it in Fountain Hills, say the Texaco on Shea 3/4 mile from the Beeline? Clickie to google map

That being said, we'll target meeting up with you at 3. Yzerman, are you gonna be da-man to coordinate and such? Please PM or email me with your cell phone...

That sounds like a good place to meet Lee. I'll bring that up as a nice meeting stop on Friday.

I have some topo maps on the bike course. The one Gabe posted is pretty much correct except the first part (which they just voted to changed).

I'll bring some extra printed versions to the meeting and to the event. They won't be color. If you would like your own color topo map, feel free to download and print it.

Both maps below are the same, it's just that one is larger than the other.

Warning, this file is about 800K and prints to 8.5X11" paper
1-31250 scale bike course

Warning, this file is about 1.1MB and prints on 11X17" paper
1-24000 scale bike course

The orange dotted line near the first part of the course is the new section of the course. For anyone who went last year, it's the same section (the long hill).

So far, it looks like we have the following who are planning on attending.

DBAX - Playing - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday
defibvt - Playing - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday
TremorX
SoldierX - Playing - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday
jayhawk - Camping - Sunday
Accasbel - Camping - Sunday
Grn-X - Playing - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday
Gbizzle - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday
Yellow Gecko - Camping - Sunday
PHXX - Playing - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday
XROCK - Playing - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday
Yzerman - Pre Run - Camping - Sunday

Please let me know.

• Who is interested in going playing around on Saturday?

• Who is planning on doing the pre run?

• Who is planning on camping Saturday night?

• Who is planning on showing up on Sunday?

My son and I will be there for all of it

WeeHa! I'm commin too! I'm plannin on doin the whole ShinDig (Saturday wheelin, campin, and sunday goodies).

Bump.
Hey everybody, Scott (DefibVT) may be camping also. Scott, is there anyhing you'd like to add :p

I'm planning on being there Sunday morning.

I will be playing, camping and Sunday. I started a thread because I got stupid slapped and couldn't find this one.

I'm going to be out saturday night. I have a birthday party I have to make an appearance at from about 3-5 and will head out from there.

Does that happen a lot?

Hey Lee, I thought I would send all the info in one email to you (and the others) on Saturday. Is that okay or did you want to talk with me before that? Either way, you have a PM.

Thanks for the PM.

Naw, I didn't need any specific, just wanted to make sure I could contact youse guys Saturday if I got delayed - how would I locate the group... I wasn't sure how you were gonna communicate things out, including a cell number.

Greg is going to have us pre-run the bike course as assign locations as soon as the afternoon group gets out there. So, it is important to know who is coming and when they are. If you cannot make it out for the pre-run, we'll still find you a spot. Then I can let you know what that spot is when you get out there. If you have not already made it known to me when you plan to come out. Please do so here, PM, email, or at the meeting on Friday.

RiNkY and any others who are planning on coming out for just Sunday. Since the race starts at 9AM, they have asked that we have everyone there no later than 7AM.

Myself and the family will be there for the whole weekend, playing, camping ect.

Depends on the weather forecast and the barometric pressure.

It looks like Spooky's plans have changed. I will not be out there at all. I am really trying to save up some extra money now to help cover our regular bills. I really love my new job but the 50% paycut from the old job hurts a little. I'll be out playing soon though.

So, here are the meeting times/locations.

Saturday noon if you want to play
Butcher Jones Rec area (see below for directions)

Saturday 3PM if you want to pre-run the course
The Texaco on Shea 3/4 mile from the Beeline? Here is a map

Saturday 6PM if you want to camp
Butcher Jones Rec area (see below for directions)

Sunday 7AM if you help out on the tri
Butcher Jones Rec area (see below for directions)

Directions to Butcher Jones.
From the West - From the 101 and Shea, take Shea East (about 11 miles) until you hit the Beeline Hwy (87) (Shea T-bones there so you cannot miss it). Take a left onto the Beeline Hwy. From Shea Ave it is about 10 miles to the Bush Hwy where you turn right. About 3 miles from there you turn left onto Butcher Jones Beach Rd. Follow this around for about 1.75 miles and you will be at The Butcher Jones Beach.

From the South - Get on the Beeline Hwy (87). From Shea Ave it is about 10 miles to Bush Hwy where you turn right. About 3 miles from there you turn left onto Butcher Jones Beach Rd. Follow this around for about 1.75 miles and you will be at The Butcher Jones Beach.

GPS Cords
Shea and Beeline Hwy, N33°33.998', W111°42.523'.
Beeline Hwy and Bush Hwy, N33°37.672', W111°33.543'.
Bush Hwy and Buther Jones Beach Rd, N33°35.297', W111°32.529'
Butcher Jones Beach area, N33°34.602', W111°30.980'.

Everyone who has contacted me about going should also have an email with my cell number. Just a word of warning, I don't believe my cell will reach out to far once I'm at Butcher Jones.

I'll also bring my FRS (if you have a CB, please bring it, the Jeep guys that will be helping with us use them instead of the FRS). We'll be on FRS channel 14.

Preston, you have a PM because I don't have your new email address.

My old cell phone (Sprint) never worked on Saguaro Lake, just FYI. I wouldn't count on that as a reliable means of getting a hold of anyone.

Hope everyone has a great time! Wish we could be there.

Looks like I won't be making it

Well, that just sucks.

Here is an email that I just received from someone actually doing the tri this weekend. Thought I would share it all.

Hi,

I’m a triathlete that will be racing in the AZ Xtreme Desert Xterra tri this coming weekend. I was doing a search on the net to see if there was any additional info on the race, and came across the AZ Xterra club site and saw that your group is volunteering for the race. I just wanted to give you all a big THANK YOU for volunteering and supporting the race. This really means a lot to each and every racer. Without the volunteers making sure we stay on course we’d probably end up tripping around aimlessly in the desert, which certainly isn’t fun (or safe). I pre-rode the course on my mountain bike last weekend, and having course marshals keeping us on track will be a big help. We also really appreciate the water hand-ups and the cheering from each volunteer. This is definitely a challenging course, so every bit of encouragement we hear helps us keep pushing through to the end.

I always try to thank each volunteer that I see out on the course, but just wanted to write and thank your entire group. You make our races possible!

Sweet nice to be wanted

Thats cool.

Ok, just a question for those who are going to be camping Saturday night. I remember something about pizza and beer Saturday for dinner. Am I right? If not, what should I bring. I have nice propane stove and other camping gear if I need to bring it. Just let me know either here or PM.

There'll be " Little Chocolate Donuts " for everyone, and it's served early . Rather than cooking up something other than coffee( ), plan on eating cliff bars or whatnot. We'll be individually stationed along the bike course at locations thousands of yards from each other, alone. Be sure to have your own individual coolers wtih your sunday afternoon stock of liquids and food. We'll of course all be connected via the FRS radios and CBs . Now , dinner Saturday nite of course is still open... I can cook it up if we all decide on one thing; Pork loin w/ cabbbage, apples, and onions on whipped parsnips. Grilled, marinated chicken w/ green chile sc and garlic mashed potatoes. Steaks w/ mush and onions in red wine butter, Jambalaya ? Oor , screw you all Bring your spaghettios and see if I care :p
Saturday, I plan to eat junk food on the way out to the lake, maybe in Carefree/Sctsdl.. I'd like to grill outdoors one last time before the fire bans kick in too. Get my grill on

That's only if the organizors are bring'n it in, and only if we camp near enough to enjoy...

I'll pitch-in some dollars for Dan's Saturday night cook'n. My choice in order of preference:
1) Grilled, marinated chicken w/ green chile sc and garlic mashed potatoes.
2) Pork loin w/ cabbbage, apples, and onions on whipped parsnips.
3) Steaks w/ mush and onions in red wine butter.
4) Jambalaya

As for Sunday breakfast, we plan on doing our normal skillet of sausage or chorizo, eggs, onions, garlic, chese, and burritos. There's always enough for a few people, but maybe not everyone.

I'll pitch-in some dollars for Dan's Saturday night cook'n. My choice in order of preference:
1) Grilled, marinated chicken w/ green chile sc and garlic mashed potatoes.

This sounds good to me. I will kick what ever is needed. Count me in on Sunday morning breakfast. I will bring the all the tortilla's we need.

Alright, sounds good. Since it's just the three of us, don't worry, dinner's on me I'll kick down for bkfst too.

You're so sweet. Wait a minute. Check that. Been working with too many woman. Ummm...thanks Dan. How about them Dbax's?

it's DBAX'.

Grammer freak.

grammar.

I is a college student. Or I was. Now I can't spell or make anything grammatically correct. Blame it on charting at work.

I can bring out a few things to cook up. What would you guys like, or what other suggestions you folks might have to bring. Just let me know.

Bring some cock. Don't know what cock is? Well then, read J's words of wisdom as defines and explains the variations of cock...

There are other varieties not mentioned. The important thing is that cock is always a welcome addition to any meal.

Don't forget your favorite condiment (mine's mustard), relish, maybe onion, and of course a fresh, warm bun...

Wierd, but just the other day Gabe said to me, "When you're sitting around the fire, after a good day of wheeling with the guys, nothing satisfies like a good, hot cock. I can take 2 or 3. Sometimes I put one in each hand, and I stuff 'em in my mouth." It was at that very moment I told Gabe I could no longer be his friend Thank goodness now I know what he was referring to It's ok buddy, I'll still go camping with you now
:p

Where did you see cock, The word looks like cook in my last post to me. I think someone has an odd imagination.

Hmmm...

You stated you could bring "things to cook up", just let you know to which I replied, "Bring some cock".

OK now? And yes, I have an odd imagination, but this series of posts do not express it.

Your post doesn't say cock, he is just saying to bring some cock . You'll need to read the quote below that comment in his post to understand.

I have a big grill I can bring as well along. That way way we can cook in parallel . I'll also bring some horse cock and maybe even some cheddar cock for us.

oooops my bad. Thought it was a typo on my part,and Caught me off guard. . Really now what should I bring food wise.

Shy about bringing cock to the party? And don't forget the buns, mustard, and onions

Alright alright, you taked me into it. Franks and beans for all.

"I have a big grill I can bring as well along."

How big are we talkin'? Gas or charcoal?

Gas and I have plenty of it.

No really. How big's the grill, it makes more sense to bring only one.. Do you mind?

Almost the size of a normal one. 60,000 BTU's.

I don't mind bringing it or leaving it at home. Just let me know.

Merridi gave it to me for Christmas a few years back so that I could take it to Elk/Deer camp. I haven't had a chance to use it for that yet (seeing I wasn't drawn last year), but I did us it up in Utah last year when we went up to Grand Gulch. The only thing I have to remember if you guys want me to bring it is extended lighter (burns the hair off you hands lighting it with a match/normal lighter).

What are the plans for breakfast? Being we have to get up and moving so early I wasn't sure what to bring for that as well?

WTF!! I just saw this post you POS-DBAX

Jim, bring it and I'll cover your grub saturday night. I'm wheelin' saturday afternoon and would rather not haul out a grill to do so. As you're set to arrive for the 3 pm Pre-run, it can be dropped at our already established campsite. Then the pre-run and back by 6 to meet the latecomers. Off to camp with the new arrivals for dinner and shtuff . M'kay?

Holla'.

M'kay

You guys are freakn halarious!!! Me and the ol' lady are reading your guys posts. Thanks for the entertainment. Me and little man will be there for the 6pm croud. I left Dan a message and hopefully you got it. Because I don't have an X doesn't mean you can't return my calls (Dan and Mike). If you need to learn how to work the little buttons just ask Shokey. I am looking forward to hanging out with you all. I was thinking about picking up some pallets on the way out. Is this a good idea? Let me know if I can bring anything. Is there anything special I need to bring, this being a bike event and all.

yea- Is anyone going to have some grating we can throw some steaks on? Should we bring charcoal? How about firewood?

Who's runnin' this thing anyhow??

Is there fire pits, picnic tables ect. where we are camping at? what time do we have to get up and strike camp? Is it something we can do later in the day? or when we move out in the morning? Who's bringing what for the Booze issue, Ill be bringing some beer and of course a bit of the Capt. Morgans N Coke.

Hey has anyone heard from the Yellow Gecko lately... Man he sells his X and off the face of the planet he goes
glad your going to be there with lil man this weekend Travis.

If there were, that wouldn't exactly be camping, now would it? :p

10-4 I sure did, got you covered.

Yes they call them Camp area's. Very popular in the parks these days.

Y-man, we won't make it the 3 meeting. We'll see ya at 6 at Butcher Jones...

Holy, campfire batman they have camp area's.

Oh, btw, I've invited Brandon (Big Blazer Dude) to come play with us at the coves from 12:00 until 3. I hope thats cool with ya'll.

Looks like there is a chance for rain on Saturday Night & Sunday ... so pack accordingly!

This makes me so happy.

So are we having a camp fire and do I need to bring pallets? Mike, I try to call you but someone needs to explain to you how to set up an message box.

Well, it looks as though I will be unable to make it, stupid work .

Sorry to hear that Jason.

Well Hopefully we will see you for the crown king run.

Had a great time this weekend I hope the rain didn't affect anyones cameras and cause you to lose any pics Let's see 'em!

Ditto.

We had fun. Sorry we took off so early- first night away from the baby. It was good to get out again- The first weekend in May we're going canoeing and will be away from her 2 nights, so it was good practice.

I got about 70 pics of the contestents - quite a few are buff babes that CAN wear lycra. Unfortunately they are all on their bicycles working up a sweat, not after coming out of the cold cold cold lake...

It was fun. Thanks for inviting us out, putting up with us on Galen's first camping trip, and for support a good cause.

From Lee's Blog- Hellooo? Birthday? Woulda' been nice to know old man.. Maybe coulda' had some bosco for your astronaut ice cream
Happy Birthday!

I had a great time out there with everyone, even in the rain. Hope to do it again next year.

PUT'EM UP!!

Hey everyone, I just got this email from Greg about the t-shirts.

Jim, thanks again to you and your group for all the help.

I just talked with Dave and told him about the missing T-shirts.

Can you get me a list of sizes for all those that volunteered. I'll forward the list, along with those from my club, to Dave and he'll get shirts made for us.

So, everyone who did get a t-shirt or the correct size, PM/Email me and I'll pass along the info by the end of the week.

Your one to talk! Where are your pictures???

More here @ My Webshots

I don't have any

Great Pics BTW Preston....

Great pics Preston!

Nice pics. I love the one of DBAX on 3 wheels.

Here are a couple more
PICTURES

That Tarp setup from the back of the X seems to work pretty good. I think I'll have to get myself a Tarp before I go camping next. Gotta get myself a new tent yet too.

Me likey, thanks dood.

Great Pics Guys! THx for Sharing.

Great pics guys mine didn't turn out so well. Maybe I'll get better ones next time. Had a great time this weekend

Merridi rates this hill a 2 pillow squeeze out of a 2 pillow max .

Just another reminder. PM/email me with your T-shirt size if you didn't get one that will fit. You can keep the old one or give it to someone in the club that it will fit, I'm pretty sure they don't want them back. I'll be emailing Greg back at the end of the week with the t-shirt sizes we need.

Another thing Greg said in his reply email to me was that he would like to get the two groups together again this summer and do this trail he helped open. Here are the details

Sounds pretty cool. If you guys are interested, I'll follow up and maybe we can run this in July as the Xcursion or just as an extra. Let me know.

The lil man and I had a great time with you guys here are my pictures that I took and Bro had a pic or two in there. Here is the link for it:

http://community.webshots.com/album/332474029zjJZzh?632

I won't be able to make it for the Crown King run. My wiff has to study for her finals so for the next two weeks I am grounded. But after the 12th she said my leash is off so you know what that means. I'll be back!

That sounds like a lot of fun.

Great pics Mike.

I put together a little Collage of Zoomed pictures....

That is down right mean. Funny but mean.

What exactly is happening in thost pics? Looks like someone is reading a map then they smash the windshield! lol

Yzermans's wife if putting her face into a pillow as they go up the hill.

Ahhhhhh. That final pic bottom Right looks like the windshield is broken! lol.

Thats funny

They'd gotten a little tippy right there trying to make it out of a bowl, and I walked up and pushed the truck front down a foot or two while they were stopped there. I think I could hear her screaming throuhg the pillow with the windows up
Great pics guys, thanks for sharing. Also a big for the noob drivers who handled themselves very well on some decent obstacles first time out

Okay, this is what I have for t-shirts so far. If I have it wrong, just let me know. I'll continue to update this as requests come in.

GBizzle - XL
PHXX - M
Grn-X - 2 XL's
Yellow Gecko - XXL and a S
Accasbel - 2 XL's
DBAX - XL
XROCK - XL and M
jayhawk - L
SoldierX - M
TremorX - XXL
Yzerman - XL

Ya know, it makes me a little crazy just with her in the X with me doing this sort of stuff. She's screaming, I'm trying to listen to DBAX on the radio and drive. I got to where I just asked her if she wanted to walk the hills.

I would rather have her with me than not. So, I guess you have to take the good with the bad.

Put me down for an XL and a Med for Bren

Put me down for a large, thanks

MED please, I'll give someone my large

Hey guys try the link now:

http://community.webshots.com/album/332474029zjJZzh?11

Jim that was XXL Thanks again.

I could use a XXL... (I'm a fat kid )

It's a bit late but here are some of my pics from last weekend. Not sure if I got it right but we'll see. snapfish

I guess you need to set up a user name to view the pics. I can pm the password if anyone would like.

Great pics!