2012 Vegas to Reno

beechum1 · 05-11-2012, 10:50 AM

Sign up sheets are posted. Who's in?

http://www.bitd.com/best-in-the-dese...s-to-reno.html

RenoMoto · 05-12-2012, 09:12 AM

Inmates:

I'm in for Amateur Ironman again this year. After a DNF last year at mile 275 due to lean jetting and melty piston, I need a finish to repair my self confidence.

Fun:

Not fun:

V2R Pics from 2011

More fun in 2012!

crankshaft · 05-12-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beechum1

Sign up sheets are posted. Who's in?

http://www.bitd.com/best-in-the-dese...s-to-reno.html

Will you sing to me in chicken at the awards banquet?

wrk2surf · 05-12-2012, 11:00 AM

Melty pistons arent good..Good luck Mr Shirley!!

I may go for a third one.. time (and $) will tell..

Hoping that 2014 will be another 3 day stage race!!

frog · 05-12-2012, 04:13 PM

Im pretty sure I'll be there but supporting a friend, not racing gotta save the moola for later in the year. :)

Its nice he changed the dates. In the past its been on my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Kinda hard to ask her to spend it chasing v2r.

drc42 · 05-14-2012, 01:01 PM

As soon as I hit the finish line at the Mexican 1000 I started thinking about what my next big race would be. Perhaps I should try V2R.

As far as logistics, is it possible to do this with just one chase vehicle or do you need a couple different chase trucks to be able to stay ahead. Keep in mind I am not very fast

Or, are there reasonably priced options for support for hire?

How nasty and whooped out is the course? If it is 500 miles of whoops that would probably change my mind.

frog · 05-14-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drc42

As soon as I hit the finish line at the Mexican 1000 I started thinking about what my next big race would be. Perhaps I should try V2R.

As far as logistics, is it possible to do this with just one chase vehicle or do you need a couple different chase trucks to be able to stay ahead. Keep in mind I am not very fast

Or, are there reasonably priced options for support for hire?

How nasty and whooped out is the course? If it is 500 miles of whoops that would probably change my mind.

1 truck is fine. Its much easier to chase then anything in Baja. They even give you a map of where the pits are.

As far as whoops there aren't a ton of them.

crankshaft · 05-14-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drc42

As soon as I hit the finish line at the Mexican 1000 I started thinking about what my next big race would be. Perhaps I should try V2R.

As far as logistics, is it possible to do this with just one chase vehicle or do you need a couple different chase trucks to be able to stay ahead. Keep in mind I am not very fast

Or, are there reasonably priced options for support for hire?

How nasty and whooped out is the course? If it is 500 miles of whoops that would probably change my mind.

If you're serious Doug, we should talk. Thinking of doing this race also and I can probably haul your bike.

Maineroot · 05-14-2012, 01:40 PM

Any other MX1K riders thinking of doing this?

Could be a blast.

Matt
#34 MX1K
Team Greenwood
El Spiderman
Maine Root

pilo · 05-14-2012, 04:16 PM

Last year there were 10 whoops. I counted them. They were hard parked rock whoops but I could count them with my toes.

Go for it, you'll have a blast.

Gear for the mooooooooon.

Genghis Swan · 05-14-2012, 07:32 PM

I'm in , Ironman Amateur. Started a blog (see signature) this is going to be a lot of fun. Can't wait !!!!

Baja Dad · 05-15-2012, 08:13 AM

We have been poundering into doing the V2R one more time.
The race is fun. You start at sun rise and should finish at sun set.
A little Sand-Silt-Rocks , Just what you want in a desert race!

frog · 05-15-2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baja Dad

We have been poundering into doing the V2R one more time.
The race is fun. You start at sun rise and should finish at sun set.
A little Sand-Silt-Rocks , Just what you want in a desert race!

Speaking of sunrise. How is it that Casey always finds the hill that is directly into the sun for the start?

: in 09 all three days started into the sun.

Yesterday I found myself looking at the entry form and thinking about sending it in. :what: its a fun one.

Racer20 · 05-15-2012, 09:06 AM

Roadracer and I have already been talking about this.. Is it usually a solo ride or more teams? what about navigation on this race? GPS? Road book? arrowed?
Definitely hooked after the M1K.

Baja Dad · 05-15-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer20

Roadracer and I have already been talking about this.. Is it usually a solo ride or more teams? what about navigation on this race? GPS? Road book? arrowed?
Definitely hooked after the M1K.

Marked very well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

come out!!
I can set up bikes here in Cali for you!!
You can act like a Factory Rider-- Fly in Race and Fly home!!!

05-11-2012, 10:50 AM	#1
beechum1 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Herlong, CA. Look it up, I'll wait. Oddometer: 4,796	2012 Vegas to Reno Sign up sheets are posted. Who's in? http://www.bitd.com/best-in-the-dese...s-to-reno.html __________________ www.bajastarz.com \\\ 94 XR650L, 85 GL1200A Rally Moto Kit /// Vendor Thread

05-12-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
RenoMoto Rally Navigator Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sitting at My Computer Oddometer: 122	I'm in - V2R Redemption Tour Inmates: I'm in for Amateur Ironman again this year. After a DNF last year at mile 275 due to lean jetting and melty piston, I need a finish to repair my self confidence. Fun: Not fun: V2R Pics from 2011 More fun in 2012! __________________ Mike Shirley Double Diamond Athletic Club - Reno - Nevada 500 XCW - 950 Adventure - 690 Duke Pics - Moto - Dakar Rally - Rally Mongolia - TAT - F1 - Sports Cars - Crap Rally Navigator - Create, Print & Share Rally Routes with Google Earth.

05-12-2012, 11:00 AM	#4
wrk2surf BITD/Rallye Joined: Dec 2007 Location: THE exact center of California/Bass lake/Yosemite Oddometer: 5,305	Melty pistons arent good..Good luck Mr Shirley!! I may go for a third one.. time (and $) will tell.. Hoping that 2014 will be another 3 day stage race!! __________________ Thanks for the 2013 support: DUNLOP, BELL HELMETS, Kriega USA, Carbon-pro.com, Ride 100% Goggles, Renazco Racing, Sidi/Motonation, Acerbis USA,KLeN, FMF, Mx1west,,Masters paint and body, Magura , motolab ,and Freedom Cycle wrk2surf screwed with this post 07-22-2012 at 08:47 AM

05-12-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
frog Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Heber City, UT Oddometer: 2,617	Im pretty sure I'll be there but supporting a friend, not racing gotta save the moola for later in the year. :) Its nice he changed the dates. In the past its been on my wife's birthday and our anniversary. Kinda hard to ask her to spend it chasing v2r. __________________ Thank you MX1WEST, Lindsay Machine, Smart Performance, SPS for the Support 257x Solo Baja 1000 If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard--Shackleton Moving??? Two Man Movers

05-14-2012, 01:01 PM	#6
drc42 Rally Dreamer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Oddometer: 1,578	As soon as I hit the finish line at the Mexican 1000 I started thinking about what my next big race would be. Perhaps I should try V2R. As far as logistics, is it possible to do this with just one chase vehicle or do you need a couple different chase trucks to be able to stay ahead. Keep in mind I am not very fast Or, are there reasonably priced options for support for hire? How nasty and whooped out is the course? If it is 500 miles of whoops that would probably change my mind. __________________ follow my journey: Dreaming of Dakar Special thanks to my sponsors: Freedom Cycle of Concord NH BRP Renazco Racing MX1West Help support my racing addiction and look cool doing it! Buy a T-shirt or hat from the Dakar Dream Store

05-14-2012, 01:40 PM	#9
Maineroot Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Austin Texas Oddometer: 98	Mexican 1000 Riders? Any other MX1K riders thinking of doing this? Could be a blast. Matt #34 MX1K Team Greenwood El Spiderman Maine Root

05-14-2012, 04:16 PM	#10
pilo Rhymes with below Joined: Feb 2005 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 747	Last year there were 10 whoops. I counted them. They were hard parked rock whoops but I could count them with my toes. Go for it, you'll have a blast. Gear for the mooooooooon. __________________ Adventure S, 450X "It seemed like such a good idea at the time..." - Solo Baja 1000 My motorcycle adventure book-ADV Discount www.fishwrites.com

05-14-2012, 07:32 PM	#11
Genghis Swan Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Red River, New Mexico Oddometer: 632	I'm in , Ironman Amateur. Started a blog (see signature) this is going to be a lot of fun. Can't wait !!!! __________________ My Dirt Bike Blog, Riding and Racing Shenanigans ResortRealtyRedRiver.com

05-15-2012, 08:13 AM	#12
Baja Dad Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Norco California Oddometer: 1,210	We have been poundering into doing the V2R one more time. The race is fun. You start at sun rise and should finish at sun set. A little Sand-Silt-Rocks , Just what you want in a desert race! __________________ Thanks for the 2013 support:GPR Stablizers,Seat Concepts,Kriega.us, Precision Concepts, Acerbis, AME Grips,Rally Raid UK TLD, Klim,Oakley, Sidi-Motonation, Dunlop,ZLT Three Brothers Racing KTM,Multitool FOREST PLYWOOD SALES

05-15-2012, 09:06 AM	#14
Racer20 East West Racing Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New England Oddometer: 99	Roadracer and I have already been talking about this.. Is it usually a solo ride or more teams? what about navigation on this race? GPS? Road book? arrowed? Definitely hooked after the M1K.

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