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Mamba
Guest
DejaNews is offering several trip reports to the area from Ride a Lot and
Chip, among others. We are considering it for next spring, but have some
questions regarding the various operations that offer a supported riding
trip.
Combined with the two other folks I would likely be travelling with, I'd
categorize us as competent single-trackers and fit for our ages (50ish and
up). We'd like to combine rides with opportunites to hike and explore. And
to be honest, a 40 mile day ride or climbing 4000 feet in a chunk is not
what we're about. We're considered the 'atheletic geeks' among our peers,
but have no illusions about how we'd stack up against most folks in this
group.
So ideally we'd be doing 20/30 miles per day for a 4-6 day tour, with ride
support (guide and meals/accomodations), with lots of chances for side
hikes, pictures and such. I'd hate to slow down a hard-core group if we got
lumped into the wrong crowd. OTOH, we'd hate to get bunched in with newbies
as well.
So with this in mind, wondering what outfits would be suitable to hook up
with? Best booking times (spring vs fall)? Best bang for the buck?
Feedback appreciated.
Gary
Chip, among others. We are considering it for next spring, but have some
questions regarding the various operations that offer a supported riding
trip.
Combined with the two other folks I would likely be travelling with, I'd
categorize us as competent single-trackers and fit for our ages (50ish and
up). We'd like to combine rides with opportunites to hike and explore. And
to be honest, a 40 mile day ride or climbing 4000 feet in a chunk is not
what we're about. We're considered the 'atheletic geeks' among our peers,
but have no illusions about how we'd stack up against most folks in this
group.
So ideally we'd be doing 20/30 miles per day for a 4-6 day tour, with ride
support (guide and meals/accomodations), with lots of chances for side
hikes, pictures and such. I'd hate to slow down a hard-core group if we got
lumped into the wrong crowd. OTOH, we'd hate to get bunched in with newbies
as well.
So with this in mind, wondering what outfits would be suitable to hook up
with? Best booking times (spring vs fall)? Best bang for the buck?
Feedback appreciated.
Gary