Evolution of Balance Award 2009

[critter]

Originally Posted by muni_guy

I have always been drawn towards Hawaii and your idea sounds intriguing, but I' think there are some obstacles to overcome. Hawaii is relatively easy to get to and has a tourist reputation. For example, Hawaii doesn't have the same allure as South America does when it comes to the idea of adventure.

The next question is is riding even allowed on Mauna Kea?

Yes it's legal but dangerous(Narrow/curvy roads with fast cars). But as John sez, it doesn't excite me.

The best I think for Hawaii is to do one epic ride(Muni) on each island. Kauai, Big I, Maui, Oahu, Molokai, and Lanai.

OR

The Century Ride* is in September. Police help keep the roads safe. It would be great if some big wheels would show up for that one. I did the 20 miles last fall and I plan to do 25 next fall. Let's get a team for that. Then check out all the cool trails on Oahu or go surfing.

[muni_guy]

Originally Posted by critter

The Century Ride* is in September. Police help keep the roads safe. It would be great if some big wheels would show up for that one. I did the 20 miles last fall and I plan to do 25 next fall. Let's get a team for that. Then check out all the cool trails on Oahu or go surfing.

Do you have more information on the century ride? Possibly a website?

Carl

[saskatchewanian]

Originally Posted by MuniSano

I'm sure someone (or some people) will knock that one out before I get to it, but if people are willing to wait another year I'm game. There is simply no way I can get away from school/work this year for it (damn PhD stuff!). But after this year I'm going to have more freedom and I'm chomping at the bit to throw my extensive ultra-marathoning background into some huge muni epic and Kokopelli is one idea I had. For me and ultra-marathons the 100 mile trail running distance is the typical showcase distance and so I'd like to accomplish something like that on a unicycle but on a route that is mostly single-track trail. Ride what I can, hike what I can't, repeat until I'm finished. Although eventually I'd like to do it at one go i.e. through the night, I'd like to gain some more experience by breaking up the distance into more managable daylight chunks... This is the sort of direction I'd like to go in my mountain unicycling... the 100+ mile trail epics. I've done this kind of stuff on foot now I want to bring a unicycle along !

I'd be in too if it was in a year or two. I would not be able to afford it this year. That looks like an awesome trek.

[MuniSano]

Alrighty. This is getting exciting. But yes let's put it on the back burner. I don't mind (or have any control) if someone else does this before I get a chance to because I want to do it no matter what as this will be a major milestone and spring board into a much larger epic I've got planned. I'm with you saskatchewanian, I'm not able to afford to do this this year or the next but 2011 is a strong possiblity as I'll be through with school so I shouldn't have the time conflict (school is expensive!). If someone else does this before then just post your report and trail beta. If not (and even if) I'll post an announcement on this forum when I'm in the mode to seriously start planning it. Anybody else interested? Just PM me and we can keep in touch...

[capuni]

I'm interested as well. 2011 gives me plenty of time to get in shape for a major multi-day event like this. After reading AspenMike's writeup, I put the trail on my life list.

And... since this is the Evo of Balance thread, figured I should link to KH's site just to keep things relevant. Evolution of Balance 2009. I can't wait to here about the proposals.

[critter]

Originally Posted by muni_guy

Do you have more information on the century ride? Possibly a website?

Carl

cool!! here it is

[boisei]

Originally Posted by munisano

i'm sure someone (or some people) will knock that one out before i get to it, but if people are willing to wait another year i'm game. There is simply no way i can get away from school/work this year for it (damn phd stuff!). But after this year i'm going to have more freedom and i'm chomping at the bit to throw my extensive ultra-marathoning background into some huge muni epic and kokopelli is one idea i had. For me and ultra-marathons the 100 mile trail running distance is the typical showcase distance and so i'd like to accomplish something like that on a unicycle but on a route that is mostly single-track trail. Ride what i can, hike what i can't, repeat until i'm finished. Although eventually i'd like to do it at one go i.e. Through the night, i'd like to gain some more experience by breaking up the distance into more managable daylight chunks... This is the sort of direction i'd like to go in my mountain unicycling... The 100+ mile trail epics. I've done this kind of stuff on foot now i want to bring a unicycle along !

+1

[danger_uni]

Hey,

Only 5 more days to submit your EOB award application! The winner will be announced end of April.

Cheers,

Kris

[MuniSano]

Drats! I'm out for this this & next year; no way I'm going to be able to fit a muni adventure in with finishing up my school and other ultra-marathon running plans. I've got some wicked ideas i.e. the above ^^^^ but something real special planned for 2011-2012 at the soonest. It will be awesome and worth the wait. I'd be suprised if it doesn't win the EOB award when I apply for it then. It may not but I'm going to do it anyhow... stay tuned...