[RBW] Anyone know about cycling Death Valley

2017-11-06 Thread Christopher Cote
I didn't realize Scotty's Castle was still closed. I heard about the damage back when it happened, but I figured it would be open now. I just read up on it at the NPS website, and the extent of the damage. Wow. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Anyone know about cycling Death Valley

2017-11-06 Thread Jonathan Neve
I rode there last week, from Badwater Basin to the peak of White Mountain. Cached water along the way at a few different spots. Temperature range was 28-99 degrees. Here’s a link to the Strava file: https://www.strava.com/activities/1253071477 Scotty’s Castle is closed due to crazy flooding,

[RBW] Anyone know about cycling Death Valley

2017-11-06 Thread Christopher Cote
I spent a week there in 2011, but on a motorcycle, not a bicycle. I'll echo previous sentiments about the scale of the place. It's huge. And steep. You're either climbing or descending one side or the other at all times. Check the NPS road reports they put out each morning. Weather can be

[RBW] Anyone know about cycling Death Valley

2017-11-05 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'll be taking the Hunqapillar, Roadeo and either the Hilsen or MAP out there for some camping and cycling here in the next couple of weeks camping and doing a lot of riding. Any advice? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To