The Alabamboo Make and Ride

User: think5577 (follow on twitter)
Dates: 24 May 2011 - 30 Jul 2011
Duration: 2 months, 1 week
More: http://ridealabamboo.com/

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Saturday 30 Jul 2011 12:12

Without the help and support from our family, friends, and the countless people we've met along the way, Team Alabamboo couldn't have embarked on this amazing journey.

Posted: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Friday 29 Jul 2011 17:05

Our last night together as Team Alabamboo.

Posted: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Thursday 28 Jul 2011 19:01

Beautiful ride into Sonoma, but horrible traffic.

Posted: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday 27 Jul 2011 20:00

Went to the Davis Bike Collective for an outdoor film screening. Had the chance to ride their new mobile bike shop rig.

Posted: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday 26 Jul 2011 22:11

Visiting Marc's Aunt and cousins in Placerville, CA. ¡Mi Familia!

Posted: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday 25 Jul 2011 18:09

Carson's Pass, CA

Posted: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday 25 Jul 2011 13:07

We couldn’t think of any words to describe this photo. Maybe words can’t describe what we’re feeling right now. See you soon, SF!

Posted: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Saturday 23 Jul 2011 21:41

After our 118 mile day to Fallon, we pushed on to Carson City, NV for a rear day. Tomorrow, we gear up for our final week of the ride and head out early Monday.

Posted: 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Friday 22 Jul 2011 22:59

Our biggest day of the tour! With a grand total of 118 miles, we made it to Fallon, NV. Tomorrow, we ride to Carson City, NV for a much needed rest day.

Posted: 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Thursday 21 Jul 2011 22:53

Camped at Bob Scott Summit.

Posted: 10 months ago
Thursday 21 Jul 2011 14:59

Somewhere in the middle of no where.

Posted: 10 months ago
Wednesday 20 Jul 2011 21:15

Camping at the best city park, ever!

Posted: 10 months ago
Tuesday 19 Jul 2011 19:36

Gambling at Ely, NV

Posted: 10 months ago
Monday 18 Jul 2011 19:39

Got lucky with a beautiful campsite at Great Basin National Park.

Posted: 10 months ago
Sunday 17 Jul 2011 20:28

Camping at 6,460 feet up on Frisco Summit.

Posted: 10 months ago
Saturday 16 Jul 2011 21:21

After a week of riding through some amazing landscapes in Utah, we rest in Cedar City before our trek into Nevada.

Posted: 10 months ago
Thursday 14 Jul 2011 22:16

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Thursday 14 Jul 2011 16:14

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday 13 Jul 2011 18:22

Last night's campsite. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park.

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday 13 Jul 2011 18:14

YES! Hogback trail!

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday 13 Jul 2011 6:03

Great campsite an sun rise at Single Tree in Dixie National Forest. Yay, Utah!

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday 12 Jul 2011 14:05

Riding through Capital Reef.

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Monday 11 Jul 2011 21:30

Beautiful ride into Hanksville, UT.

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Sunday 10 Jul 2011 22:19

Green River, UT visiting EPICenter!

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Friday 8 Jul 2011 21:22

After an amazing night of camping in Colorado National Monument, we pushed towards Moab, UT today. 104 miles total. Yep, that's a Century.

Posted: 10 months, 1 week ago
Thursday 7 Jul 2011 19:16

Colorado National Monument = Amazing!

Posted: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Wednesday 6 Jul 2011 13:00

92 West from Sapinero to Crawford, CO. Blue Mesa Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir, Curecanti Needle.

Posted: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday 5 Jul 2011 19:55

Best campsite yet!

Posted: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday 5 Jul 2011 10:01

Monarch Pass!

Posted: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Sunday 3 Jul 2011 22:16

Team Alabamboo reunites.

Posted: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Saturday 2 Jul 2011 20:35

After a flip of a coin, Jason and Marc found themselves in Wetmore, CO. They stumbled upon the community center were one of the volunteers greeted us with a fridge full of food, wifi, and a bathroom for the night. Salida, CO tomorrow... hopefully.

Posted: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Friday 1 Jul 2011 18:18

After a nice rest day yesterday in Eads, CO, Jason & Marc make their way to Fowler, CO for the night. Breakfast for dinner!

Posted: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday 29 Jun 2011 21:26

Not only did we cross into Mountain Time and even entered Colorado, we also completed our first Century. Today was supposed to be a rest day in Scott City, KS, but Jason and I decided to celebrate today's 100+ degree day with a 100+ mile ride. Smart? Probably not. Epic? We think so.

Posted: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday 28 Jun 2011 21:29

Marc's first flat right outside of Scott City, KS.

Posted: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday 27 Jun 2011 21:27

Another city park, another camp site.

Posted: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Sunday 26 Jun 2011 18:22

As we headed west from Nickerson to Larned, KS, we reached our 1,000 mile mark. We came upon this along the way. Kansas, not that bad of a state.

Posted: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Saturday 25 Jun 2011 21:28

Hutchinson, KS = Salt!

Posted: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Friday 24 Jun 2011 17:50

Today was a short ride day. We're resting our muscles, legs, and bikes. We head west tomorrow.

Posted: 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Thursday 23 Jun 2011 19:51

Camping just across the OK/KS border.

Posted: 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Wednesday 22 Jun 2011 23:03

Today kicked our asses. 76 miles of wind in your face, 9 miles if construction on HWY 51, rolling hills, and hot hot sun. Enough said.

Posted: 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Sunday 19 Jun 2011 18:10

Made it to Tulsa, OK. Jake Sullivan & family is hosting us while we take a break from the ride. Looking forward to our stay.

Posted: 11 months ago
Friday 17 Jun 2011 22:38

Crashing in Fayetteville, AR tonight. Staying with Katie & Matt whom we meet in Little Rock as they talked to Jason about his bamboo bike.

Posted: 11 months ago
Thursday 16 Jun 2011 10:38

After an amazing climb up Mt. Magazine yesterday and downhill this morning, we're in Paris, AR fueling up on eggs and biscuits.

Posted: 11 months ago
Tuesday 14 Jun 2011 19:32

Staying outside of Perryville, AR near the Heifer Ranch for the night. Swimming hole success! Hills were tough, but doable. 50 miles in 4 hours!

Posted: 11 months, 1 week ago
Monday 13 Jun 2011 22:48

Sleepin' & Dreamin' on the River Walk in Little Rock. Droppin' the Z's and G's!

Posted: 11 months, 1 week ago
Saturday 11 Jun 2011 19:55

Carlisle, AR welcomed us with an amazing thunderstorm as we rolled into town.

Posted: 11 months, 1 week ago
Saturday 11 Jun 2011 14:01

Making our way to Carlisle, AR tonight. Another night of camping before Little Rock, where we'll post an update from our first week on the road.

Posted: 11 months, 1 week ago
Friday 10 Jun 2011 12:01

Downtown Helena, Arkansas was such an amazing small town.

Posted: 11 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday 8 Jun 2011 19:11

The team made it to Oxford, MS. We rode 65+/- today. Starting to feel like we're getting into a groove. Booya!

Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Wednesday 8 Jun 2011 15:45

Road in on beautiful county road 136 this morning into Bruce, MS. Lunch, flat tire fix, and HDX refuel. Leaving for Oxford now!

Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Monday 6 Jun 2011 23:28

Been in Starkville, MS for 12 hours, and we've received nothing but amazing hospitality from both Ben & family along with Jamie & David + crew.

Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Sunday 5 Jun 2011 20:24

We're at the "Best campground in Alabama." We agree!

Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Sunday 5 Jun 2011 10:21

Nice AM ride to Aliceville. Lunch time!

Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Sunday 5 Jun 2011 6:13

Unexpected overnight stay with Jamie, the Dentist. He was such a great host. Thanks, Jamie. Heading to Aliceville now.

Posted: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday 24 May 2011 11:57

Greensboro, AL. The start of out tour. We'll be here for about a week building, prepping, planning our ride.

Posted: 11 months, 4 weeks ago