Posted by M. Stone-
Okay we are doing the Toys for Tots Bike Ride Support again. Good times had by all last two years.

I am the SOLE support organizer for this years run (not my request but I can understand )

The event is August 6th runs from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Basically we camp the night before just outta Flagstaff and in the morning disperse along the route as support for the riders who ride 65 miles through FS roads. Pretty much you just sit there or drive up and down a section and give help if needed to any 28 year old spandex wearing girl who needs it. Okay, we help the guys too.

That night is a great camp just below the Rim in the woods. There is a free meal cooked by Marines, which is VERY good. Free Fat Tire, a really cool raffle for prizes, free beer, lots of people, free beer. Then the Marines make a free breakfast in the morning.

Click me for N4W link !!

This is perenially one of the best events and all are encouraged to precipitate

Here's a link to a thread on last years good time- WOOT!

If it's 2WD friendly I'm in.

Did I see Free Beer like 4 times? Poor Joannie is going to have to be the designated driver if we go... Ummmm BEEEr!..

RiNkY, there are a few spots that are not, but there are ways around them. GBizzle did it last year when he had his 4X2.

Count me in.

Conundrum, the free beer doesn't come until after the event.

And they've been known to run out, so get to it early

I don't start drinking until at least 8:am You think that's early enough?

I drank a ton of the Fat Tire Sunshine Beer that they had last year (my fav). I heard that the still had a keg or two that they didn't even open. I think they know our group well enough now to bring a ton.

I think the year before they ran out because they started serving it around 3PM and they did not have as much.

Don't forget the vaseline

No, it's not for you freaky campers, you may get a request for it from a chafing rider.

Might even show up to help on this one, it's always been a fun weekend. Of course, who could turn down free beer? Might even drag my hotel on wheels with me and park it at the finish. I could just meet up with you guys in the a.m. at the start. Hmmm, something to think about.

Note to self . Lock doors on X before going to bed.

Just make sure the freaks are on the outside of the X first. There just may be a few "if you were camping and woke up with vaseline on your ass, would you tell anyone?" kind of people in the group. There's a lot of new people, you never know

I'm in, assuming the kid doesn't decide to pop out before then (he's due early August).

Rinky, most of the trail is 2wd the only time it wouldn't would be because of mud!! But there is bypasses too. This is one of the best AZXC events all year. If I decide not to ride I am in and if I do ride (which is probable right now) I will be counting on you biatches to let me hold on to your bumper that shitty ass climb towards the end. :p

Ooh, Ooh. Lemme' do it. I saw this in a movie once..

I ran the whole thing in my 2WD last year, mud and all. It's nothing, really.

Walmart had a 20ft tow strap for like $30.00. I was thinking of getting one to go in the X for those times when I may need some help. They have one slightly cheaper with hooks, or one with just the loops in the strap.

Would I be better off spending more on a known brand, or would a Walmart cheapy do the job? It was rated to 17,000 Lbs break strength with a max towing weight of 5,500 or somethin.

You can get this one for about the same price and it seems better built and they do have stores here in the PHX area. Mesa and South PHX. This is from 4wheel parts. But Offroad Outfitters, Desert Rat and Fly-IN-Hi also carry these.



The ones with hooks are simply for towing on flat paved surfaces not for pulling over/off/around obstacles. The one with loops is what most of us carry.

Walmart's OK for cheap diapers, soda, and clothes. But a tow strap? I don't mind drinking & buying low-bid, but if I need rescued I want something that I can trust.

Spend a few extra bucks and get quality - and quality don't come from Walmart.

I have a couple of the 3" ProComp tow straps and they work great, used them several times to tug others out of different situations. Fair pricing also. Plus they have sales all the time and now with the local store they are even easier and quicker to get.
check them out clicky clicky. ProComp Tow Straps

Well, it looks like I will probably be in attendence.

BUMP.
NOOBS- This is a great time to meet the AZXC and have fun in your truck high in the pines. Please post if you can/will attend A good time for all drivers

I'm out

I'll be on a plane to Seattle on the 6th. Looks like I'm missing this one, better luck next year.

I can't wait! mmmmmm beer.

I'm planning on making it this year but not to sure yet.

Hello everyone...

It looks like I will be able to make it. I got my old man to reset the date to move out of his house. So I am going. If anyone would like some free food we could use the help. Brodie and I have first dibs on the keg.

Free food?