The Reno Run August 4th 2012

[The Car Stereo Company]

gotta give it him though, he did get sideways

 

[BigJ]

FWIW, I had my GPS tracker running the entire time. Here's it uploaded to Google Maps: Raptor Run Reno 120804 - Google Maps

By all means feel free to download and/or edit and/or save your own copy for your own purposes.

 

[vanilla_gorilla]

And this was the app that you use on your tablet, right? I have got to get this app and start using it. I subscribed to your GPS unit solution thread, I'll go back and read through it. I so wish i was tracking the section i ran with the small group out from the dry lake bed. Thanks for the map BigJ.

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And looking at your map, I really, really want to go back out to that second section and just run, looks like lots of trails to go play on! I'm thinking November.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Hey thanks buddy! Here's another 'bumper' shot just for you. I know how you love you some rear end...



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PS: No wonder they call me "BigJ". Geezus!

Who is the short guy wearing the FRF hat backwards? Win!

..ok on second thought he's probably 6'3 but looks short next to BigJ putting out the vibe.

 

[RaptorAddict.com]

Who is the short guy wearing the FRF hat backwards? Win!

..ok on second thought he's probably 6'3 but looks short next to BigJ putting out the vibe.

That's actually BigJ. BStoner is the big dude.

 

[BigJ]

I know where this is all coming from... ya'lls just jealous of those incredibly ***** white calves of mine.

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And this was the app that you use on your tablet, right? I have got to get this app and start using it. I subscribed to your GPS unit solution thread, I'll go back and read through it. I so wish i was tracking the section i ran with the small group out from the dry lake bed. Thanks for the map BigJ.

Yep, and no. I don't use the tablet anymore VG, and the thread you reference will explain why. By all means fire away with any questions on that score.

But yes that track was generated using the same app; Backcountry Navigator Pro running on my Android phone instead of the tablet. It worked great, as you can see.

Hopefully the track helps next time! Always carry a paper map and compass with you no matter what, but I do love having BCN running especially when its a track I've ran/recorded before. Lots of fun not worrying about missing a turn... just follow the little line.

 

[Metalmoto79]

Ha I got two flats yesterday . Those rocks totally chopped my tires.

 

[BigJ]

AH CRAP! Is that what happened to you?! Some of us thought you took off early, but later we heard from a ranger where we had lunch that you were looking for us.

 

[Metalmoto79]

Yeah when took off I followed the trail that whent along the power lines. Got kinda of gnarly I think that is where I lost u guys . But I did find 2nd part of trail, right the end of it a rock punctured my tire. Put on my spare then blew my other tire on Sunday. Had a lot of fun I hit 100mph on dirt for the first time!

 

[BigJ]

Right on!

But let me put on my nag hat for a second... stick with us next time buddy! Or at the very least, let one of the organizers know you're headed off. There's a 'leave no one behind' rule in these types of situations, and there were a few nervous minutes there after you didn't turn up and before someone said they saw you jump out ahead. We just don't want anyone to end up lost or have a bad experience, ya know?

I'm glad to hear all is (relatively) well and that ya had fun! 100mph in the dirt aint no joke is it? Feels like 150+ on pavement.