asylums are now back in the casa of ernesto. all is well.
sent them out via UPS to monterey and had them held for pick up - actually worked out pretty well as we didn't have to deal with getting them on the plane. UPS has a better insurance policy too, should anything happen.
just got to plan on sending them out early and them getting back late (about 4 days each way).
also, want to wish my speedgoat pals a belated congrats (michael) and a future congrats (jeremey) on their marriages. congrats to both of you guys.
with that, gotta roll - hell week of training and house stuff as i try to catch up on painting. damn the maker of wall paper.
sologoat out
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Is that a double tri-all case?
I'm trying to find someone that will ship overseas. Ever shipped to europe?
robin
yep, this is the double tri-all. got one of their wheel boxes too.
i personally never shipped overseas - but, i do know speedgoat sends bikes over to europe all the time.
best bet would be to call speedgoat - they would give you the best advice.
offhand, i am pretty sure they use UPS as that is pretty much their main/only shipper that i know of.
Great job @ the 24 worlds. Could you offer some advice on how to best get your stuff to a 24 hour race you will be flying to? How do you get the bike and nutrition out to the race?
bikes - if you send them UPS, just plan on sending them out well in advance. took 4 days for my bikes to get to cali - got them to UPS on wendesday the week before. they picked them up on thursday and then the 4 business days started. they got to cali on tuesday and i came in the next day.
it was a hassle, but to be honest, UPS insurance is way better and not having to rent a huge SUV saved me some cashola.
i would only suggest you use some type of corporate account - otherwise UPS will ding you pretty good.
otherwise, pray that the airline doesn't smash everything.
overall, both are huge pains - i would have to say that going UPS made it a little easier at the airport. one less thing to carry around. however, i did take my wheel box on the flight. that always comes through without a scratch.
nutrition - i take everything out of the boxes (if i have gel/etc), take a brand new bottle of heed, two new bottles of gel, and then use a nalgene bottle full of sustained energy (as i never use a lot of it).
bottles - they all go out with the bike box.
flasks - they all go out inbetween the spokes in my wheelbox.
all my other small food items i buy when i get to the venue (water, etc...)
i would suggest getting the biggest cheap luggage you can get without it being oversized and pack every single friggin' square inch.
and - don't forget you have one carry on and one personal bag. i have both packed full - one usually with all my lighting and glasses.
there's all my travel secrets - other then bribe a friend/family member to drive out and pick you up at the airport with all your stuff.
Thanks man that was a huge help! Will you be out for the 24 hours of Moab this year? If so, maybe I'll see you there.
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