2022 Pikes Peak Run

[fj1289]

If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?

Does anyone want to set a time?  If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.


The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)

?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be. 

Anyone else interested???  FJLee comes to mind!

[fj1289]

  Welp, looks like I'll have to set a reminder on my calendar to do this on July 1st - seems the open up time slot the month prior  

In absence of any other ideas or guidance, I'll pull ten slots stating at 10:00 AM?  Any thoughts on time - is earlier better for weather?  Especially for afternoons up on top of the "weather maker"?  Maybe go for 9:00 AM?


Looks like you are limited to securing passes for 5 vehicles - maybe I'll do it twice then!

[giantkiller]

Welp, looks like I'll have to set a reminder on my calendar to do this on July 1st - seems the open up time slot the month prior  

In absence of any other ideas or guidance, I'll pull ten slots stating at 10:00 AM?  Any thoughts on time - is earlier better for weather?  Especially for afternoons up on top of the "weather maker"?  Maybe go for 9:00 AM?


Looks like you are limited to securing passes for 5 vehicles - maybe I'll do it twice then!

Thanks for doing this. I will be staying with my sister in Golden. And I'll be there.

[Firehawk068]

Yes you are correct.
ONE timed entry permit per Bike. ONE admission fee per Person at the gate.
Anyone carrying a passenger will have to pay a second admission fee for the passenger.

I think 10:00 am would be a good time to shoot for.
Will give everyone time to meet-up and gather the group together before heading up to the gate.
If you ride/drive sedately, it takes anywhere from 45-60 minutes to get to the summit from the gate (depending on traffic, and how many stops you might make)
If you ride like a Banshee, you could probably do it around 30.

I can make a plan to log on and get timed permits also.
Chris, if you want we can work together on this and split it up, and each get half of them?

I think we should plan on getting lunch together as a group after we come back down the Mountain.
Everyone should probably eat something before we meet up in the morning, and definitely hydrate yourself plenty before heading up.

I'll be coming from Denver that morning, so roughly a two-hour ride for me to where we meet up.
Sounds like Dan might be as well? We could most likely ride down together.

[Firehawk068]

OH, and yes to answer your question about the weather..............
The storms definitely move in over the Mountain in the afternoon, sometimes early-afternoon.  Snow and hail is not uncommon up high even in the middle of summer, so be prepared!

I am seriously considering going to the Hillclimb event again this year, so I'll be up there at the end of June.
It's the 100th running of the race, and there are a few notable entries that have "Peaked" my interest.

Rod Millen is returning with his "Tacoma" to run up the Mountain.

https://youtu.be/POxmk7ttzW8

But the one entry that really has my interest is Ken Block, with the "Hoonipigasus"

https://youtu.be/M30_MMVwcyU

[gdfj12]

If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?

Does anyone want to set a time?  If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.


The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)

?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be. 

Anyone else interested???  FJLee comes to mind!

I'll be there with my wife Kris. Me on my '89 FJ1250, her on her KTM 390 Duke. We have a camp site just West of Colorado Springs in the mountains reserved already.

I've mentioned the ride to a couple of friends who live North of Denver but haven't gotten firm commitment to do the ride from them yet. Are the time slots getting booked up this early?




George D

[fj1289]

No - times.it's are not getting booked up yet - can't book them yet! 

Alan - sounds good with splitting the group buy for the Timed Entry Permits.

I'm now a maybe for this one myself - might be out of country for work ... again.  Then again, if the timeframe keeps slipping it might be AFTER Pikes Peak!

   

[aviationfred]

If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?

Does anyone want to set a time?  If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.


The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)

?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be. 

Anyone else interested???  FJLee comes to mind!

I'll be there with my wife Kris. Me on my '89 FJ1250, her on her KTM 390 Duke. We have a camp site just West of Colorado Springs in the mountains reserved already.

I've mentioned the ride to a couple of friends who live North of Denver but haven't gotten firm commitment to do the ride from them yet. Are the time slots getting booked up this early?




George D

George,

Camping sounds like a good time. Could you list the camp site that you are booked into? I would like to get a registration for Friday night and Saturday night.

Fred

[gdfj12]

Fred,

Here's the campground info.

Crystal Kangaroo Campground
625 Crystal Park Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
1(719)685-5010

Plus Code: R3VX+9H Manitou Springs, Colorado


George D

[gixxerfixxer]

If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?

Does anyone want to set a time?  If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.


The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)

?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be. 

Anyone else interested???  FJLee comes to mind!

yup, Eric is what gets my attention
and yes i am still looking forward to this ride
feel free to kick me if i can offer any help

[gixxerfixxer]

Fred,

Here's the campground info.

Crystal Kangaroo Campground
625 Crystal Park Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
1(719)685-5010

Plus Code: R3VX+9H Manitou Springs, Colorado


George D

noticed this is a "RV only"campground

[giantkiller]

I'll be coming from Denver that morning, so roughly a two-hour ride for me to where we meet up.
Sounds like Dan might be as well? We could most likely ride down together.


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Alan looking forward to riding out with you. When we get closer. Have to figure out a Place to meet up.

[gdfj12]

gixxerfixxer,

There are other campgrounds nearby, my wife an I just liked this one better. I think there are 1 or 2 closer to the Pike's Peak entrance even.


George D

[Firehawk068]

Alan looking forward to riding out with you. When we get closer. Have to figure out a Place to meet up.

We certainly will Dan.
Looking forward to this ride.

[fj1289]

Latest on work - looks like late Aug/early Sep start ... this just might work out after all!