Official 2008 Blow Off Work And Go Wheeling Run thread

[RedFox]

Post Run options:
1. I checked with Anthony's Pizza in the Safeway S.C.. They have enough room for us and they are open until 9:00pm. They don't serve beer.

2. Cerreta Viejo is a authentic mexican restaurant located at Windy Point in the Boulder Gas Center. They have a lot of room and their food is excellent and they are open until 10:00pm. They serve beer and prices are reasonable.

Red Fox

 

[subzali]

I've heard good stories about the Mexican place in the Boulder Gas Station (#2 in RedFox's account). That's my vote, though JJ Madwell's is good too

 

[80Series]

i was planning on going until I looked at the map and saw how far from home it was. No can do with gas prices

 

[Rzeppa]

Pizza and Beer!

Pier 49 now has their license! Not only do they have kick-ass pizza, but they now sell adult beverages!!!

They are in the King Sooper's center in Aspen PArk. Owner is Rick Lange, number is (303) 838-5201

Rick's been really cool with us at my work up there, I suggest we stop by during our meet-up!

 

[Hulk]

Guys, it is with 95% certainty that I will not be there. I have used up my hall passes for time off work for wheelin' activities, and I prefer to keep my job rather than exercise my hobby. It sounds like there will be folks there who know where the trail is and can lead.

Please pay for the pizza (or Mexican food) with a credit card, and I will immediately send a check to cover the expense.

I'm sad -- I think this is the 8th annual Blow Off Work And Go Wheelin' Run, which I founded on a whim back when Mike Aaron was our events coordinator back in 2001. It will be the first one which I have not personally attended.

 

[subzali]

Bummer Matt. I was looking forward to wheeling with the Hulk today

 

[Romer]

I haven't been there in 3 years. I hope someone else remebers where the trail is?

I'll be on 146.460 on the Ham. Like to check the distance on Rachels hand held with a good antenna so hopefully others will be monitoring while driving

 

[AxleIke]

I know where it is.

I'm sure lots of others do as well.

Matt, sorry to hear. It will be my first.

 

[Romer]

I am recalling you go past shaeffers crossing and turn right where the gas station is and follow along to Rising Sun road. Once your on the trail I think its pretty easy. I think there is one turn near the end where you either turn back to the hill thats closed or the other way to get out.

 

[AxleIke]

Sort of. You DO go past shaeffers crossing, but you go past the first gas station, to the next one, and there is a light there now. I lived there for quite a while, my XC coach lived about a half mile from the trail head, so we used to run there a lot.

 

[Hulk]

From King Soopers in Aspen Park:

Head South on 285 about 12 miles. Turn right at the gas station in front of the Bailey Library. The road you are getting on is 43.

Head back about 6 miles to Rising Sun Rd. Turn left. Take the next right and head to the area where you air down.

Here is a map of how to get to the trailhead.

 

[timmbuck2]

Hmm...have to get mom off to the airport...would have to be home by 6...kinda doubt that is a possibility??

 

[Hulk]

Hmm...have to get mom off to the airport...would have to be home by 6...kinda doubt that is a possibility??

Almost certainly not.

 

[AxleIke]

From King Soopers in Aspen Park:

Head South on 285 about 12 miles. Turn right at the gas station in front of the Bailey Library. The road you are getting on is 43.

Head back about 6 miles to Rising Sun Rd. Turn left. Take the next right and head to the area where you air down.

Here is a map of how to get to the trailhead.

what, you don't trust me?

I wouldn't either...These mini truck guys, you know, they're a bad crowd.

 

[Hulk]

what, you don't trust me?

I wouldn't either...These mini truck guys, you know, they're a bad crowd.

I started with trying to find the turn off of Hwy 285 on Google Maps, and then kind of got carried away. Glad you will be there to show the way. If Jeff Zepp goes on the run, he knows the way very well, too.

Thanks man!

 

[timmbuck2]

Almost certainly not.

Hmm......maybe I could turn back around 5?

 

[Hulk]

Hmm......maybe I could turn back around 5?

2:00 Leave King Soopers in Apsen Park.

2:30 Arrive at air-down spot

3:00 Arrive at actual trailhead.

You could probably run the trail for a while and turn around at 4:15 -- that would get you off the trail at 5:00 and home by 6:00. Your only issue would be that you'd be by yourself if you got in trouble. It's not a difficult trail, but you never know.

 

[timmbuck2]

2:00 Leave King Soopers in Apsen Park.

2:30 Arrive at air-down spot

3:00 Arrive at actual trailhead.

You could probably run the trail for a while and turn around at 4:15 -- that would get you off the trail at 5:00 and home by 6:00. Your only issue would be that you'd be by yourself if you got in trouble. It's not a difficult trail, but you never know.

Dang....never made this run and really needed it today....2 years ago I left work late and was never able to catch up to the group...last year I had to cancel because my tennis league team needed me to play...then the opponent forfeited when we got there.

 

[Hulk]

Dang....never made this run and really needed it today....2 years ago I left work late and was never able to catch up to the group...last year I had to cancel because my tennis league team needed me to play...then the opponent forfeited when we got there.

If it were me, I'd say to my wife: "Honey, would you mind taking my Mom to the airport?" and go on the run. Depends how happy your is with you currently.

 

[Romer]

If it were me, I'd say to my wife: "Honey, would you mind taking my Mom to the airport?" and go on the run. Depends how happy your is with you currently.

Or say, "Mom I Love You, here is some money for a cab"