SoCal Dualsport ride.

[Ol'89r]

Is there any interest in a dualsport ride? How many of you own dualsports or can beg, borrow or steal one? :scream:

Was thinking about a ride out of Corona that would be about 100 miles long. Starting with the fire roads in the Cleveland National forest, down to La Cresta, over to Murietta, back up to Tom's Farms where we will stop for lunch and libations.

Finishing off with a little single track around Mathews and back home. Probably 90% dirt and 10% street with gas stops along the way. Street legal dualsport bikes recommended.

Wadda ya say?? ;) Anyone interested? :yeehaw: :yeehaw:

Ol'89r

 

[JWW]

I would like to try that.

Any freeway riding?

 

[oldandslo]

I am intertested. When do you plan on going? 100 miles? Will I need to put on the big tank, or are there gas stops.

Greg

 

[JPIVEY]

I'm interested, I might be able to borrow a buddies XR 650, sounds like fun.

 

[Pvt Joker]

I'd like to try it, even though I've never ridden that far. If I can keep the bike off the ground I can probably make it.

 

[PhastPhart]

Check the classified section. I've got my WR 400 Dual sport for sale. If it's not sold I may join you.

 

[JWW]

Do you have a approx date in mind?

 

[longtime]

I'm in if it's after Oct. 14. OldnSlo -- ahem, ahem, put on your spectacles, old timer. Otherwise, 89r's gonna start being considered middle aged . ;)

 

[oldandslo]

LT,

The old part of oldandslo is there for a reason. Can't read, its either to dark or can't remember where my glasses are. Its tough gettin old. Nuthin works like it used to. But it is better than the other alternative.

Greg

 

[Ol'89r]

Originally posted by LongTime
Otherwise, 89r's gonna start being considered middle aged . ;)

Hey, watch it you young little whipper snapper you. :scream:

Don't have a date yet. Thought it might be a good idea to wait for a little rain to keep the dust down. Just throwing out the idea to see how many would be interested.

If we do the 100 miles, there will be aprox., 70% fireroads, 20% singletrack trail and 10% street. No freeways. There will be gas stations along the way.

We can also do a 60 mile ride. No gas stops.

Sound's like we could have a good group.

Pray for rain. :thumb:

Ol'89r

 

[JWW]

Im in for whatever..... I might bi%@h and complain after 60 miles but Im ready.

 

[mtngoat]

Hi Guys. Sorry, I've been out of touch.

Count me in. David from Big Bear (stuntman) is moving off the hill to the Elsinore area. I think he wants to go too.

Jim

 

[JWW]

Glead to hear you are joining us.

 

[Ol'89r]

Originally posted by mtngoat


Count me in. David from Big Bear (stuntman) is moving off the hill to the Elsinore area. I think he wants to go too.

Jim

That's great Jim. Looking forward to seeing you guys again. :thumb:

 

[JWW]

Just rec'd this in my e-mail

http://www.woodsriders.org/DualSporting101.htm

 

[longtime]

From the article:

"DualSporting, contrary to popular belief is NOT a speed event. However, you will typically see some old men blasting down dirt roads as fast as they can go. This is not dualsporting."

I guess we -- especially 89r, were under a serious misimpression! :aj:

"You are there to enjoy the trails and the scenery. Take advantage of it. Back off a little and look at what you are passing. Pretend this is just an enjoyable ride with your friends."

He, he, he. Riiiiggggghhhhttt. ;)


:flame:

 

[NVR FNSH]

Unfortunately, I've seen the results of those old men blasting down a fire road two wide. A few years back on a Cal Poly DS a guy went head on with a car on a fire road and broke his leg. Luckily it was a pretty twisty fireroad so the car wasn't going very fast.... Have you ever heard of a car taking the brunt of the damage in a bike/car collision? I didn't think so.

Brian

 

[Ol'89r]

Originally posted by LongTime
From the article:

"You are there to enjoy the trails and the scenery. Take advantage of it. Back off a little and look at what you are passing. Pretend this is just an enjoyable ride with your friends."

Great article Jeff.
That is exactly the kind of ride this will be. Brian. I too have seen the results of a head-on. :scream: Not pretty. Ask LongTime about the big white van up in the Cleveland National forest. :eek: That was a close one.

We are planning an easy, kick-back ride with a stop at Tom's Farms near the end. If you have never been to Tom's Farms you are in for a treat. Great sammies and pizza and whatever you may want to drink. And only a couple miles from our starting place in case anyone eats, or drinks too much.

Of course, if anyone wants to skid some corners and rattle handlebars, there will be plenty of opportunity to do that. :thumb: ;)

 

[scar tissue]

When and where. Sounds good to me.

FYI I got more grief @ Dirt Week for having a plate on my bike. Then after the MX races I repeatedly heard, "I can't believe I lost to or got passed by a guy with a plate on his bike." :yeehaw:

 

[Boodac]

If I still my neighbors moped and put some dirt tires on it maybe I can go and follow from behind? Just dont say "Thanks Apple Guy"! To be honest, if I had the dual sporter Id be there in a heartbeat.

 

[Boodac]

Excuse the great spelling and grammar and to think I graduated from college.

 

[JWW]

Do we have a date yet?

 

[a454elk]

100 MILES! My ass, no way, no how!! My steed is gonna be down for a bit to get all the red dirt off but after that, it's back to the track and some SHORT trail rides!;)

 

[JPIVEY]

Cleveland National forest is now closed until we get measurable rain

 

[JWW]

bummer