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Connecting ACA Routes / Western Express - North Lake Powell Lodging

« on: February 27, 2013, 01:41:03 pm »

Hi All,

Planning an early summer 2013 credit card ride on the WE from Bryce to Pueblo. The stretch from Hanksville to Blanding on 95 looks sad on the AC maps. Is there any lodging options at Hite?

Alternately, has anyone taken 276 through Bullfrog Basin floating on the Burr/Hall Ferrey? Any lodging to be had around there?

Ride On,
Scott

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Routes / Re: Newbie Advice / Western Express

« on: September 10, 2012, 11:15:07 am »

what do you guys carry in terms of first aid?

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Routes / Re: Newbie Advice / Western Express

« on: September 02, 2012, 03:12:17 pm »

Thanks a lot you guys. Myself (and my wife who will be at home) appreciate the info.

I've been looking at packing lists and some suggest animal spray. Do you feel it's necessary on this portion of the WE?

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Routes / Re: Newbie Advice / Western Express

« on: August 30, 2012, 05:31:49 am »

Riders,

Thanks for the replies, this is very helpful and comforting.

Scott

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Routes / Newbie Advice / Western Express

« on: August 27, 2012, 04:05:25 am »

Good Morning Riders,

I will be riding the Western Express, SF to Bryce Canyon, starting mid-September. This will also be my first solo/unsupported ride, so I currently have a healthy nervousness about my upcoming adventure. I have opted for hotels each night, for which I have made reservations. I will be averaging 75 miles/day. I've done several rides in the Rockies, so the climbs don't intimidate me too much. I have many questions, but the few that come to mind are:

Is there cell service from Fallon to Cedar City?
What is the shoulder situation on Lonely Highway 50?
Are drivers cordial on Highway 50?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated on the route and general solo touring.

Scott

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Routes / Astoria Oregon

« on: April 08, 2005, 02:55:45 pm »

I checked into starting from Astoria last year. I would have done
something similar, fly into Portland. I found there is a seasonal Lewis &
Clark train that runs from Portland to Astoria, through some very
scenic areas. Sounded very cool, and a great addition to the adventure.
I did a Google online for bike shops in Astoria, called one of them, and
they said to ship it to them. They even offered (for a small fee) to
assemble it ahead of time.

Scott
Minneapolis, MN

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Routes / Colorado: Empire to Boulder

« on: August 12, 2004, 12:46:28 pm »

My two wheeled friends,

I will be riding in Colorado in a few weeks. I am trying to make a loop
from Estes Park>Grand Lake>Winter Park>Empire>Boulder>Estes. I
have been studying maps and am unsure of the Empire to Boulder leg,
anyone have advice?

Scott Skaja
St. Paul, MN