tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713533.post2588898125479905623..comments2023-10-04T08:42:06.458-04:00Comments on SoloGoat Blog: bikes back and getting hitchedSolo Goathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124242997168685515noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713533.post-23380988286560896982007-09-19T22:49:00.000-04:002007-09-19T22:49:00.000-04:00Thanks man that was a huge help! Will you be out f...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.Metrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759684328729110522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713533.post-31089025686244429582007-09-19T22:14:00.000-04:002007-09-19T22:14:00.000-04:00bikes - if you send them UPS, just plan on sending...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.<BR/><BR/>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.<BR/><BR/>i would only suggest you use some type of corporate account - otherwise UPS will ding you pretty good.<BR/><BR/>otherwise, pray that the airline doesn't smash everything.<BR/><BR/>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.<BR/><BR/>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).<BR/><BR/>bottles - they all go out with the bike box.<BR/><BR/>flasks - they all go out inbetween the spokes in my wheelbox.<BR/><BR/>all my other small food items i buy when i get to the venue (water, etc...)<BR/><BR/>i would suggest getting the biggest cheap luggage you can get without it being oversized and pack every single friggin' square inch.<BR/><BR/>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.<BR/><BR/>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.Solo Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124242997168685515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713533.post-12846272777589429342007-09-19T18:02:00.000-04:002007-09-19T18:02:00.000-04:00Great job @ the 24 worlds. Could you offer some ad...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?Metrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759684328729110522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713533.post-57008030191619525312007-09-14T13:17:00.000-04:002007-09-14T13:17:00.000-04:00yep, this is the double tri-all. got one of their...yep, this is the double tri-all. got one of their wheel boxes too.<BR/><BR/>i personally never shipped overseas - but, i do know speedgoat sends bikes over to europe all the time.<BR/><BR/>best bet would be to call speedgoat - they would give you the best advice. <BR/><BR/>offhand, i am pretty sure they use UPS as that is pretty much their main/only shipper that i know of.Solo Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124242997168685515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713533.post-47681332904318439182007-09-13T17:12:00.000-04:002007-09-13T17:12:00.000-04:00Is that a double tri-all case? I'm trying to find ...Is that a double tri-all case? <BR/><BR/>I'm trying to find someone that will ship overseas. Ever shipped to europe?<BR/><BR/>robinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com