dizz 0 Posted June 2, 2017 Went up Bear Valley road yesterday for the first time. Still really new to off road riding (and with my v-strom, at that), but this was a good place to get used to things. Lacked the constant fear of death that Otay Mountain offered. There were two main spots that I had a hard time with, but got through the 21 miles without dropping my bike or breaking anything, so that's a win Things I learned on this little outing: I am way more sore than I expected originally I have a really hard time with downhills and sand... My bridgestone trailwings may as well be ski skids on sand. Having a bash plate is probably a good idea... I bottomed out twice on this journey Bring moar water when it's 90 degrees out Here's a four minute highlight video from my little journey! I really need to find someone else to ride with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 102 Posted June 2, 2017 Nicely done on the sand and downhills new tires will help but throttle and weight over the rear will do more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dizz 0 Posted June 2, 2017 53 minutes ago, Bp619 said: Nicely done on the sand and downhills new tires will help but throttle and weight over the rear will do more. Thank you This is why I need someone to ride with... to tell me all the things I'm doing wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted June 2, 2017 Nice job! Watch for other noob riders on that route. Keep on the right side of the road! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dizz 0 Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, tvscum said: Nice job! Watch for other noob riders on that route. Keep on the right side of the road! Haha.. thanks I had fears of becoming a hood ornament on some jeep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites