You got it.jaycerochester wrote:For what it's worth, my original plan was to head to the quasi-marked roads here because I figured there'd be a rail crossing. The satellite photos show one by the microwave road crossing too, though.
I'd say, that if you head straight for the trash fence, you are very likely to be met by some of the good looking perimeter folk.mdmf007 wrote:You got it.jaycerochester wrote:For what it's worth, my original plan was to head to the quasi-marked roads here because I figured there'd be a rail crossing. The satellite photos show one by the microwave road crossing too, though.
Id head straight for the trash fence and follow it around until you get to the entrance on the south side. Have ticket in hand and you will minimize hassles.
MDMF
True, and im not merely making guesses - I have worked perimeter, and still work another depertment at BMAN. When working Perimeter and I came across someone that HAS a ticket we would send them to the gate for entry. If they dont have a ticket it goes two ways.ygmir wrote:I'd say, that if you head straight for the trash fence, you are very likely to be met by some of the good looking perimeter folk.mdmf007 wrote:You got it.jaycerochester wrote:For what it's worth, my original plan was to head to the quasi-marked roads here because I figured there'd be a rail crossing. The satellite photos show one by the microwave road crossing too, though.
Id head straight for the trash fence and follow it around until you get to the entrance on the south side. Have ticket in hand and you will minimize hassles.
MDMF
and, hope it's them. BLM may well ticket you.
And, depending on who the perimeter folk are , it can be anything from "follow us", to, "head that way and don't stop" to, "head that way a half mile until you're outside the closure area, to "hold on while I call LE".
It's hard to bet who you will encounter, their attitude or that of the shift lead.
and, I'd say, your scenario is most likely.mdmf007 wrote:True, and im not merely making guesses - I have worked perimeter, and still work another depertment at BMAN. When working Perimeter and I came across someone that HAS a ticket we would send them to the gate for entry. If they dont have a ticket it goes two ways.ygmir wrote:I'd say, that if you head straight for the trash fence, you are very likely to be met by some of the good looking perimeter folk.mdmf007 wrote: You got it.
Id head straight for the trash fence and follow it around until you get to the entrance on the south side. Have ticket in hand and you will minimize hassles.
MDMF
and, hope it's them. BLM may well ticket you.
And, depending on who the perimeter folk are , it can be anything from "follow us", to, "head that way and don't stop" to, "head that way a half mile until you're outside the closure area, to "hold on while I call LE".
It's hard to bet who you will encounter, their attitude or that of the shift lead.
1. They have never heard of BMAN and are on playa - its obvious if someone is coming to BMAN by their rig, the way their packed etc. If they arent going to BMAN and are camping on playa - they are well within their right to do so.
2. They have no ticket and its obvious they are going to BMAN - they are directed to go buy a ticket. Rarely did we call LE. Depends totally on the situation.
of course i havent done perimeter for 3 years. YMMV.
MDMF
Small arms don't show up on the radar.ygmir wrote:Last year, we spotted a couple of young men way out in the closure, near pt.1.
BLM got there first
Yeah, me too. So far I am still working on paper and CAD although I'm pretty close on the drivetrain and not far behind on the front suspension/steering. I have learned through the years that designing far beyond what I think is "too much time" is the way to go: it's way easier to make a few lines 2 inches longer on CAD than in steel.Ugly Dougly wrote:Jay, I am waiting to see if you have tested this vehicle yet.
I ordered a NuVinci from my friend at the bike shop down the street. The plan is to go from 180mm-190mm cranks (no clearance issues on a recumbent) to a tall gear into the NuVinci so the hub and transmission parts run at higher-speed and lower-torque. The NuVinci has a ratio range of 0.5x to 1.75x. I'm designing adapters to go to a high-gear and a low-gear with a custom shifter. The high-gear ratio is 2.2x and the low 0.5x (although they're adjustable with different sprocket combinations.) The transmission goes to a heavier gage chain to the main drive, gearing it back down again.gyre wrote:What drive are you using?
jaycerochester wrote:If I got the coordinates right, I found it on Google Maps at 40° 46' 02.07" N, 119° 07' 12.26"W.mdmf007 wrote:First one is from Google Earth - North Up.
Thanks! I'll look for that turn. When I get to open Playa, I take it I cross as straight as I can west-northwest then parallel the mountains until I get to the main entrance at CR 34?
That's the impression I got from looking at USGS topographic maps: Jungo Road has a limited elevation range and tends to be fairly gradual with a few exceptions.Fox43 wrote:Based solely on a 15 minute, or less, look-see, Jungo Rd appears to run along the basin floor from Winnemucca to the Antelope Range, and at elevations between 4,000' and 4,100'. ...
I'm in pretty good shape (I run 20 miles a week, and typically bike another 20 to 40). I've always been a natural at pacing myself and tend to do well with endurance. That said, this will be the first time I attempt something this grand by far, so I expect the possibility of taking much longer than I think, and the possibility that I can just turn back at any time.Miles wrote:How much cycling experience do you have? Are you designing with efficient pedal stroke in mind? I hope you're in shape.
