carguy 1 Posted November 20, 2006 When a rider with a broken leg on crutches can make it on time I would think all riders could. Lets try a new rule out, Ride/meet time then 30 minutes tops to leave on the ride. If you don't make it so be it. or meet at 7am ride at 8am. Anyway, this was for exploration. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. Here we go, Meet up and get to know each other and wait for others to show up late or not at all. Then we start where we left off. The normal, deep sand then big rocks going straight up. some challenging sections Step by step. It was looking like a trials ride. Had to scout up. waiting for all to catch up. Well we could have made it. Some effort would be required to get the bikes up this one. I would have tried, but Alex did not like it. He was very happy to go back. We went back on some of the route from last weekend and went over to Coyote Mountain Wilderness. Where Papaalex noticed an oil leak. He had just got the bike back from the shop to repair a small oil leak. Now it is leaking more than before Your Ad Here!!! Repair shop:( Ken and I went out for some more fun when we got papaalex back to his truck. Alittle Plaster city off road area and then some cold ones. I then did some more exploring to find more closed routes and some of the historic old hwy 80. If this is the end of the route, where is the begining? A 2006 bike on a concrete road built in 1928. Just another great ride. BTW, Chili socks Sorry about the focus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Martin Posted November 20, 2006 I'm Husky4me, had to sign with different name cause I forgot my password... Anyway, great write up and pictures! I have family visiting this week so I could not go with U guys.... but going up that huge rock?? I may have to do some meditation prior to attempting that one I know it is possible, and that is the fun thing about this sport, when U get the guts and skill level to accomplish hard stuff it feels great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Looks a bit more severe than the "Rock Step" on Pinyon Mountain. Superb write-up!!! ...Mmmmm, chili socks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted November 20, 2006 Carguy another great write up. I had fun exploring again. Must be good exercise, my whole body is sore. That 4762nd whoop took its toll on my wrist, I am confident it will feel good enough to ride next weekend. I never think of it (too busy trying to survive) but until santa brings me a camera, I would be happy to use yours to take some of pictures of you riding the BRP. I think the big rock is do-able. If we can't get enough traction to get some momentum at it, we would need 4 or 5 guys to (walk) it over. I can picture the informal local ride thread, Needed several weak minded, strong riders with light bikes for excursion near Ocotillo. Bring water, rapelling gear and fear of failure. Thanks again for a great ride, look forward to doing it again soon. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Mangler 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Lets try a new rule out, Ride/meet time then 30 minutes tops to leave on the ride. If you don't make it so be it. or meet at 7am ride at 8am. Wow! Your patient! I use the 10 minute rule! Late people make me and i have zero patience! Tardiness is one of my biggest pet peeves! Unfortunately, it does seem tardiness is the norm in So Cal People say its fashionable, i say its rude! Excellent writeup and pics! Anyway, great pics, looks like an awesome time!! Cant wait to meet and ride with you guys! Trust me, i wont be late! Also, that large rock looks very doable provide the other side of it doesnt drop right off like 4ft or something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Lets try a new rule out, Ride/meet time then 30 minutes tops to leave on the ride. If you don't make it so be it. or meet at 7am ride at 8am. Wow! Your patient! I use the 10 minute rule! Late people make me and i have zero patience! Tardiness is one of my biggest pet peeves! Unfortunately, it does seem tardiness is the norm in So Cal People say its fashionable, i say its rude! Excellent writeup and pics! Anyway, great pics, looks like an awesome time!! Cant wait to meet and ride with you guys! Trust me, i wont be late! Also, that large rock looks very doable provide the other side of it doesnt drop right off like 4ft or something! Kevin, it was really good to meet you and the better half(I am not very good at remembering names sorry). Thanks again for the water. The rock would be easier if you could get some momentum at it. There are more rocks below it and then 15 feet of the loosest sand you can imagine just before it. No way for an amature like me to get any speed or pick a line. Actually I could pick the line but in that deep sand I just couldn't stay on a line. But I still want to try. Perhaps you will be there for the adventure. Look forward to riding with you. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Mangler 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Umm, i am a different Kevin, but its all good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted November 22, 2006 Lets try a new rule out, Ride/meet time then 30 minutes tops to leave on the ride. If you don't make it so be it. or meet at 7am ride at 8am. Wow! Your patient! I use the 10 minute rule! Late people make me and i have zero patience! Tardiness is one of my biggest pet peeves! Unfortunately, it does seem tardiness is the norm in So Cal People say its fashionable, i say its rude! Excellent writeup and pics! Anyway, great pics, looks like an awesome time!! Cant wait to meet and ride with you guys! Trust me, i wont be late! Also, that large rock looks very doable provide the other side of it doesnt drop right off like 4ft or something! Kevin, it was really good to meet you and the better half(I am not very good at remembering names sorry). Thanks again for the water. The rock would be easier if you could get some momentum at it. There are more rocks below it and then 15 feet of the loosest sand you can imagine just before it. No way for an amature like me to get any speed or pick a line. Actually I could pick the line but in that deep sand I just couldn't stay on a line. But I still want to try. Perhaps you will be there for the adventure. Look forward to riding with you. Ken I think you ment Dennis & Rhetta (Wow'ee & Wife'ee) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted November 22, 2006 See, told you I was bad with names. The only name I can seem to remember is Miller something. Oh yea! its Miller Lite definitely Miller Lite. Dennis & Rhetta sorry I forgot your names, it was still good to meet you, and thanks again for the water. Dennis hurry up and get healed so we can ride. Boston Mangler, I look forward to riding with you also. And you are correct "its all good" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 516 Posted November 24, 2006 Another good write-up and photos !! Looks like it needs further exploration, but judging by the first big rock step, I wonder how far up it goes and if it dead ends. Alex....is that Alex (Russian) on the yellow DRZ who helped me layout the first Desert Dash ?? If so, great to see you here again !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaalex 5 Posted November 25, 2006 Another good write-up and photos !! Looks like it needs further exploration, but judging by the first big rock step, I wonder how far up it goes and if it dead ends. Alex....is that Alex (Russian) on the yellow DRZ who helped me layout the first Desert Dash ?? If so, great to see you here again !! Randy, It's me (DR 650), started riding again as Papaalex ,my boy is old enough (9 months) not to give much trouble to mammy when I'm not there. Hope to see you some day on one of our DS rides. Alex/Papaalex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
