Desert 100 4/6-7 Who's going?

[adv rider]

I am going to Odessa for the 100 in a couple weeks. How many other Gasser's are going?

http://stumpjumpers.org/desert100/

It is going to be a good trip out- First one w/ my bike on the back of my VW van, And first one on a 2 stroke.

[pscook]

I'll be there. Dragging along a couple of diesel riders (DRZ and WR400, plus a KTM 250F). First time over for me, probably more miles in one day than I have ridden the last 12 months. Stoked.

Ninja edit- Here's my attempt to get some nutrition advice for the D100. I got some good stuff, but I think that my plan will be a bit different than the Paleo stuff.
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14429

[adv rider]

That's a good idea for the nutrition.. but for me I rode for 1.2hrs last weekendbefore that in aug. Not the best idea, but I can't miss it.

It is a lot of fun, just to be there. I am doing the ironman, and possibly racing sunday also.
I will probably be the only person with a Westfalia and a gasgas on the bumper rack.

[bowhunter007]

I'll be there. Leaving Friday, afterwork...12:30 pm. Taking the son-in-law. I have to ride a rice grinder...1 GG needs an engine rebuild. The other needs a suspension redo for my +sized manform. I live close to LTR so the suspenders won't spend any time, in the mail D100, here I come!

[REVERUP]

I'm not going to make it to the Dez for the first time in quit while.

Not because I cant, because I'm not prepared. You guys probably know this is the type of race you must be focused and prepared for if your going to go for the win. I'm not.

The penalty for not being focused there could be your last, or be your last on a bike.

I haven't been on my bike since the 24 hour of last October cause I couldn't afford it. Been out of work since November.

Things have changed for me recently, landing a good job and going back to work this week. I am actually putting on my freshly overhauled LTR sponsored suspension back on the 300 today. I'm really looking forward to getting back to my weekly riding, then racing as soon as I get back up to speed.

You guys have fun in the sun ride smart and put Gas Gas up on the results page.

Roscoe

P.S. I haven't forgot about the annual Gas Gas riders club ride I host. I will be looking over the race schedule and mine to see the options I have to hold it. Keep an eye out over the next couple days for it in this Western U.S. section.

[firffighter]

Last time I raced the D-100 was in '09. What an awesome event!

My .02 if it is your 1st time or you are not a desert guy is to pace yourself. There will be plenty of guys who start off with their hair on fire only to bonk, crash or run out of fuel. Pace yourself and you will pass 1/2 the field by mile 30. Make sure you have enough fuel for you and the bike and be prepared for possible flats. Run your tire psi a little higher than normal to prevent a flat on the high speed terrain.

Oh yeah, prep your hands! Snug gloves with baby powder or palm savers is key.

Oh yeah, when you pit at mile 50, have a snack ready, change googles and take a minute to wipe off your face with a cool damp towel.

Oh yeah, have fun and be safe!

[bowhunter007]

Originally Posted by firffighter

Pace yourself and you will pass 1/2 the field by mile 30.

Exactly what I was told by a D100 regular. I got into my notebook, and went through dates of pics & vids...I've pushed your old bike right to 100 hrs since I got it. She's stripped down, ready for an engine overhaul & updated bodywork. My other GG is almost ready to go again. I don't like only having 1 machine.

[adv rider]

I have been there a few other times. And just go to have fun, usually do 3 laps of the poker run course. Have not done the race, but maybe this year. A friend that is going want's to enter race, so maybe.

I Would have no intention of winning- it wouldn't be possible for me anyway. just to say I raced it would be good for me.

Hopefull I will be there by 2p Friday, Anywhere you go in a VW van takes longer.

[adv rider]

well my buddy backed out today. I guess its just me, almost there

[flybars]

Good to hear you're back to work Roscoe!