24 Hours of Starvation Ridge in WA -- October 26 & 27, 2019 (new dates)

[Redwolf]

It hurts more than my back that I won't be on the line for this

Always room in the cheering section!

 

[bluefxstc]

Things are coming along on our prep. Probably not as organized as the NE team, but I think most of them were racers and I think most of this team are primarily riders. I did get the banner in today though. I did it on line which was pretty easy and they shipped it to me in about 5 days.

 

[C5tor]

I was thinking that you guys need to show your true Alta spirit for innovation by showing how electric bikes can change everything. While the ICE bikes do everything in the old serial fashion, going one after the other, you guys should change the paradigm. Electric circuits can be series OR parallel. So just run all 5 or 6 bikes at the same time, and get in 6 laps for the price of one. Rest, recharge, then run them all again. You'll be racking up the laps super fast, and you can ride with your buddies at the same time. I'm sure there is some flaw with this design, but you know us Alta guys, always thinking outside the box!

Anyway, good luck with the race. Stay safe and have fun!

 

[bluefxstc]

I was thinking that you guys need to show your true Alta spirit for innovation by showing how electric bikes can change everything. While the ICE bikes do everything in the old serial fashion, going one after the other, you guys should change the paradigm. Electric circuits can be series OR parallel. So just run all 5 or 6 bikes at the same time, and get in 6 laps for the price of one. Rest, recharge, then run them all again. You'll be racking up the laps super fast, and you can ride with your buddies at the same time. I'm sure there is some flaw with this design, but you know us Alta guys, always thinking outside the box!

Anyway, good luck with the race. Stay safe and have fun!

I like the way you think, but I think laps are counted by how many laps the transponder covers and we only have one of those. Maybe a time machine so we can just transport ourselves, the bikes and the transponder back and cover more laps that way.

 

[F451]

An update from Scott, I recommend following his thread on TT for updates if you are not already: 2019 24hrs of Starvation Ridge update

This years course is shaping up. With the rains in late September the ground is working up nicely. I have disced up miles of trail out through the wheat stubble, hoping to finish today with the discing.

We are bypassing the rock garden to run a new section above it. Attacking Nissan hill in a different way that should prove interesting.

Drove through the tall reeds behind the big pond for the first time yesterday. Didn't get stuck or find overly soft spot......so that's a good thing. I really like giving riders the option of running through the reeds or going around. Similar to the mudhole option next to sign-up trailer. This year the difference between the mudhole and bypass with be scant seconds.

Looking at 2 loops this year. Still too early to get an accurate mileage.. Somewhere between 15 to 23 miles...I think...maybe.

Of course we will run through the farmhouse and barn, running through/next to ponds to challenge the vision of the riders.......don't go so fast that you fail to see the available lines between the stakes.I have a tendency to mark better paths at the dges that most riders don't see.

When I finished up planting the wheat last week I sat in the tractor as the 40mph+ winds were rocking the 40,000 lb. tractor. My thoughts were who in their right mind would think marking arrows would hold up for any amount of time. We will use white ribbon for loop one and yellow for loop two. We have some red/white stripe danger ribbon to use in quick change-up areas. So no arrows planned in this windy area.

pre-entries are at 50% at the moment with the early entries securing the prime pit locations as it is first entry/ first pick of the assigned pits.

LIGHTS!!!.......Don't scrimp on lights. At the end of October their is more dark time than daylight. I always recommend 3 lights. A bike powered light, battery powered light,....and a flashlight of some size. Years ago, I limped in on final sweep with a triple-A penlight when my main light failed several miles out.

Be prepared for cold and wind. According to the windmill people who had a test tower in the southwest corner of the property, the Ridge is the windiest place in the valley. And it can ramp up with little warning. Tie down securely any structures. We seem to end up with 2 or 3 destroyed E-Z ups in our garbage truck every year. You have been warned!!!

 

[Redwolf]

An update from Scott, I recommend following his thread on TT for updates if you are not already: 2019 24hrs of Starvation Ridge update

Thanks for keeping us updated!

 

[Redwolf]

I just gave my helmet light setup a test run last night, looks like I have that part sorted out. Now to see what I can do about the bikes lighting just so I have something as backup.

 

[Silent But Dirty]

Gaaaahhh! Is it too early to put my name in for next year?!?

 

[Redwolf]

Gaaaahhh! Is it too early to put my name in for next year?!?

If this year is as much fun as it sounds, I'm definitely going to be adding my name to next year's team!

 

[bluefxstc]

Gaaaahhh! Is it too early to put my name in for next year?!?

Anyone with an Alta is welcome to join. Next year we can have two teams, fast and faster.

 

[snydes]

Is Team AOF West ready for the weekend?

 

[bluefxstc]

I am, but need to get back first. Currently in Phoenix and heading back north on Thursday.

 

[Redwolf]

So excited I have packed my van twice already.... The wife is administering tranquilizers regularly.

 

[revoltlution]

I always seem to have a slew of last minute touches! Excited!

 

[snydes]

Update us when possible!

 

[Redwolf]

Update us when possible!

Will do

 

[Jared]

Is Team AOF West ready for the weekend?

Bike is ready...generator needs checked out and fuel cans filled and loaded in truck...rider isn’t looking forward to looong drive Friday morning followed by sleeping in truck Friday night...

 

[Redwolf]

Ok, truck packed... Again. I think I have everything I need now.

And here comes the wife with more tranquilizer

 

[bluefxstc]

Bike, check
(on edit)almost screwed the whole thing up, Bike Charger, check
Lights, check
Generator and gas for the generator, check
Riding gear, check
Credit card, check
Everything else, nice to have.

 

[F451]

Perfect weather in the forecast! Good luck guys! Keep us posted!