Oregon Outback Rollcall

[Anne Paulson]

Noticing the messages about the Oregon Outback, I thought we could
have a rollcall of who was planning to do it next spring, and how many
days you're expecting to take.

I'm planning to give it a try. Six days; I'm not racing.

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It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride.

[Mike Schiller]

I'm hoping to be there.  Probably take 4-5 days.  I really want to go at a different time from the dog-n-pony show if possible.  

~mike

Carlsbad

[Aaron Young]

I'm starting to think serious about it as well.  Probably will take 4-5 days, too. 

Btw, thanks Mike for the info/opinions about Hetres on the OO last time.  That's useful.  

Aaron Young

The Dalles, OR

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[Old Oly]

It's on my list for next season.  I'm trying to recruit a couple of buddies but no luck so far.  I'd most likely take Amtrak from Olympia to K-Falls.  If time and energy permit I'd like to continue north via USFS roads on the shoulder of Adams and tie into Hiway 12 near Randle/Packwood.  Timing would be a challenge, the route in Oregon gets hot early and the snow in WA doesn't always clear until later.  All depends on lots of factors.  Oregon Outback is the priority for sure.  I can always do the WA section later in the summer.

Bill Liechty

[franklyn]

I thought seriously about doing it in 2015, but I absolutely have to be at work on the start date, so I have to miss it again this year.

Though i could do it by myself, but joining the group is a big part of the fun.

Franklyn

Berkeley, CA

On Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:27:44 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote:

I'm starting to think serious about it as well.  Probably will take 4-5 days, too. 

Btw, thanks Mike for the info/opinions about Hetres on the OO last time.  That's useful.  

Aaron Young

The Dalles, OR

On Sunday, November 16, 2014, Mike Schiller <mikey...@rocketmail.com> wrote:

I'm hoping to be there.  Probably take 4-5 days.  I really want to go at a different time from the dog-n-pony show if possible.  

~mike

Carlsbad

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[Mark Reimer]

I'm planning to be there and will try it in min of 3, but probably 4 days. I'd have to fly into Portland, take the train to Klamath I guess, and then find some way from the end of the route back to the airport. Lots of logistical challenges for sure, but the ride looks awesome!

[stonehog]

Thread revival.  I'm planning to do this one on my Hunqapillar this year.  I am thinking about the camping situation.  Has anyone insight at this point on what worked last year?  Example - I like to camp light on the bike - sans tent.  Did folks make this work last year?  I realize it will totally depend on the weather conditions, but how are bugs along the trail?  I haven't done much camping in OR on the east side of the crest. 

FWIW, I am currently planning to try to do this in 4-5 days (leisurely), with minimal shelter (pad and sleeping bag), maybe a light tarp in case of rain, a few changes of wool, and the essentials.  

What worked for you last year?

Brian

Seattle, WA

[Chris Chen]

Why aren't you ordering the new Bantam monster?

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[Anne Paulson]

90 hilly gravel miles a day, while carrying some minimal camping gear,
is leisurely? Usually people don't even call 90 paved touring miles
leisurely.

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[Mark Reimer]

I'll be there as well, targeting 4 days on the Fatlantis. I'm coming down with three other guys from up here in Winnipeg. Should be a grande ol tyme.

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[Anne Paulson]

How fat are the tires on the Fatlantis, again?

I'm dithering about whether to use Super Moto 2.35" tires or Knard 3"
tires on my bike. The Knard tires are absolutely fantastic in the kind
of deep kitty litter that abounds on the Outback, but they may be
overkill.

[Mark Reimer]

They are 2.1 WTB Nano's. Plenty fat enough for me. I've done gravel, single track and sandy road riding, loaded, on those. I'm not worried at all about them being too narrow.

[Anne Paulson]

Those Nanos are reputed to be great tires for gravel touring.

[stonehog]

Already have a perfect OO bike in the Hunq...  And my wife would kill me :)

Brian

[stonehog]

Tongue in cheek - compared to the amazing Heine/Ryan trips :)

Brian

[Anne Paulson]

OK, sorry, missed the tongue in cheekness.

[Steve Palincsar]

On 01/24/2015 02:51 PM, stonehog wrote:

Tongue in cheek - compared to the amazing Heine/Ryan trips :)

Nobody calls them "leisurely" either.

[Mark Reimer]

Oh I think you can do 90 miles leisurely. Just takes a reaaaal long time. 

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[Steve Palincsar]

On 01/24/2015 03:36 PM, Mark Reimer wrote:

Oh I think you can do 90 miles leisurely. Just takes a reaaaal long time.

On one of Jan's trips, the first 90 miles is just getting to the ride start.

[hsmitham]

Same here Brian! I like living :)

But it's sooooo tempting Chris.

~Hugh

[Mike Schiller]

Brian, I didn't make the ride last year, but I have backpacked all my life and have a lot or experience with ultralight camping.  I recently got a water-resistant bivy sack from Borah Designs. I used it on a recent bikepacking trip and was very happy with it.  I put my pad and sleeping bag inside and it has a mesh hood to keep bugs out and a little loop ( that hooks to a nearby bush or tree) to keep the bivy hood off your face.

The bottom is fully waterproof, but the top is a highly breathable but very water resistant fabric that will keep a light mist or overnight dew off your bag. It weighs only 7 oz and packs the size of a softball.  That with a small tarp if you expect heavier rain is what I would pack.  It also adds a little warmth to your sleeping bag. With a light tarp your whole shelter is less than a pound and very compressible.

I'm probably going to have to miss the Oregon Outback this year as  my daughter is expecting a child  a week before.

~mike

Carlsbad Ca