Southern California - Any long distance riders out there?

The Hoodoo 500 (http://www.planetultra.com/Hoodoo500/index.htm) is a ways off but when you plan to do a race like this you should plan way in advance. I was thinking about doing this race because of the price, it's almost half as much as the Furnace Creek. I did the Furnace Creek 508 last year and it was a lot of money, not to mention the weather and scenery was... well if you like the desert then I guess you would have liked it.

Well what do you think? Pay $500 and do the Furnace Creek 508 again or $295 and do the Hoodoo?

The Hoodoo 500 (http://www.planetultra.com/Hoodoo500/index.htm) is a ways off but when you plan to do a race like this you should plan way in advance. I was thinking about doing this race because of the price, it's almost half as much as the Furnace Creek. I did the Furnace Creek 508 last year and it was a lot of money, not to mention the weather and scenery was... well if you like the desert then I guess you would have liked it.

Well what do you think? Pay $500 and do the Furnace Creek 508 again or $295 and do the Hoodoo?

Again with the promoting Planet Ultra while putting down Adventure Corps? Didn't we do this last year, but with a different OP? :rolleyes:

You don't think you'll spend that $200 difference getting to and from Utah? Just sayin'. Go ahead and promote a race, but it's lame to do it at the expense of another one.

Again with the promoting Planet Ultra while putting down Adventure Corps? Didn't we do this last year, but with a different OP? :rolleyes:

You don't think you'll spend that $200 difference getting to and from Utah? Just sayin'. Go ahead and promote a race, but it's lame to do it at the expense of another one.

Bitter??

I've never done either but if I had already ridden one I would definitely try the other. Maybe the scenery will be better. It will probably be a wash either way in terms of money.

Again with the promoting Planet Ultra while putting down Adventure Corps? Didn't we do this last year, but with a different OP?

Let's not do that again :crash: Also while promoting Planet Ultra and comparing with the Adventure Corps, I'm really promoting both. And I'm not putting down The 508, I like the Adventure Corps. I just wanted an open discussion about the two.



You don't think you'll spend that $200 difference getting to and from Utah? Just sayin'.

Good point, while I calculated the difference in gas for to/fro and it's only about $60 more in gas money.

I just wanted an open discussion about the two.why are people suspicious?

Good point, while I calculated the difference in gas for to/fro and it's only about $60 more in gas money.at $2 a gallon it might be $60 but when it gets back to $4+ it'll be $120 or more

Nothing like digging up old bones.

Then again if PU did to me what they did to her my shovel would be dirty too.

Hey WhiteDude, I didnt realize you did the 508. Did you do it solo? If so, you are now another one of my American Idols!:D

Hey WhiteDude, I didnt realize you did the 508. Did you do it solo? If so, you are now another one of my American Idols!:D

Hey Beanz, I did the 508 last year on a 2 person team. It was a blast. If you are thinking about doing an ultra distance race, do it on a team first to experience the route and to work out any crew bugs. I will do it solo this year. So maybe then I can be another one of your American Idols?

Cool! Thats a good idea! I'll bet you do it no problem! If I ever decide to do one of those killer rides, I'd go for the glory!:thumb: