isde97 29 Posted November 4, 2016 This is the new name for the enduro I used to organize, and I am planning on going up, leaving Friday, returning Monday. I have room in the trailer and the motorhome. It would sure be nice if there was more rain in the forecast between now and then. http://teamflyingw.com/=W=/D36/2016/Enduro/events/11%2013%20Rnd-6%20%20Steam%20Donkey%20Enduro/flyer.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 4, 2016 what a name!! Steam Donkey. Matt sounds like a classic tough D36 race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 4, 2016 Im looking at schedule and actually considering this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 4, 2016 And I'm off that weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isde97 29 Posted November 4, 2016 Used to be called the WFO Enduro, a FS employee decided that was no longer acceptable. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_donkey There is a steam donkey carcass adjacent to one of the trails, although you have to know where to look for it. Stonyford really needs rain prior to the event, it dries out really quickly. Right now, the only rain in the forecast is like 50% the day before, which would be epic. It can get rained out, but it takes a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 4, 2016 I love the internet......I really was thinking hard about WTF the Steam Donkey name comes from.......Google to the rescue I may need one to pull me up some of the hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 4, 2016 Matt, posted on Café Husky by a local D36 guy Loved racing the Steam Donkey(WFO). That's my back yard. It will be good this year as I was just riding there last Saturday, ton of rain dumped on the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 8, 2016 Not going to make this trip. I haven't been home in a week and won't be home until Wednesday night. After the last ride. my bike needs too much work to be ready in time. Good luck Matt and Rob, if you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 8, 2016 just dreaming again.....raced last weekend, prepping for tecate enduro just way too many adventures on the plate. to drive for 20 hours at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isde97 29 Posted November 9, 2016 If the 50% chance of rain shows up Saturday am, it will be good. Otherwise, it is going to be really dusty, and dust in the trees takes away a lot of fun. Keep this spot open next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isde97 29 Posted November 15, 2016 Some rain showed up, so conditions were about as good as you could reasonably expect. I only crashed once (in a test), and finished and drove myself home. Considering how out of it I am right now, I am pleased. The ranger we (they, I, whatever is appropriate) used to work with has retired, and the new regime isn't as interested in promoting the use of the forest for events like this. The club is getting kind of worn down by the bureaucracy. Ridership was decent, hopefully there is an event next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted November 15, 2016 Cool...the course looked to be in great shape and fast...thanks for sharing the viddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted November 15, 2016 Nice riddin!?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isde97 29 Posted November 15, 2016 Not me riding, but you get the idea. Here is a vid of the first test I found Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted November 16, 2016 Looks a lot like the Idaho trails I ride. Love it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 17, 2016 Matt Glad you made it up!! I know I bailed with just too many irons in the fire. anyway its good I didnt commit I was laid up since last wednesday with a brutal sinus, throat, ear goopy thing...still have no voice Now I will watch the tests!! Knowing you I will enjoy the show!! no way, that bike is hairball hair trigger.I recognize Ryan Boardman his name..(needs some enduro tuning on that Kato man that thing ramps up fast onto the pipe.. you still on 4 stroke no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 17, 2016 Results http://ama-d36.org/=W=/D36/2016/Enduro/events/11%2013%20Rnd-6%20%20Steam%20Donkey%20Enduro/results.pdf Matt, 5th SSEN 50+A from 11 in class, 32nd OA, off of the sofa and right back in the mix , nice ride Matt. Let's get some local seat time man!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted November 17, 2016 Awesome viddy...that poor helmet cam sure took a lickin' but, kept on tickin'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HM berg 0 Posted November 17, 2016 Wow looks like fun Reminds me a lot like Shasta Dam area. I have rode a few enduros and they can be a blast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isde97 29 Posted November 18, 2016 Still on a 250 4T. I am really not sharp right now, I am still sore today. My bike needs some setup work, but I need to ride more to make that happen. I am going to be up in the Gorman area next week for thanksgiving. We are going to be hitting Gorman and/or Ballinger Canyon, if anyone wants to come up for a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites