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    Sat Feb 11 , Embark on a thrilling motorcycle adventure through the rugged and desolate terrain of Anza Borrego. Navigate steep downhill rocks, treacherous sand washes, and breathtaking mountain tops while exploring historic canyons. Tackle the notorious Heart Attack Hill, where the rocky and uneven landscape will test your skills and endurance. Surrounded by towering cacti and vast deserts, feel the heat of the warm sun on your skin as you traverse this wild and untamed frontier. Take in the awe-inspiring scenery, from sprawling deserts to towering peaks, as you make memories that will last a lifetime. This journey will be long and arduous, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Stay safe and have fun as you push your limits and experience the raw beauty of the desert. Don't miss this opportunity to challenge yourself and bask in the glory of the great outdoors. Staging available.:
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    Hello there SDAR! First off I want to say thanks for this group and the opportunity to be involved. A little reading here quickly reveals an inviting family of good folks. 👍 My name is Jason and I live in La Mesa. Im 51 and have been riding off and on for years. Trails as a kid and mostly street afterwards. I found this group a couple years ago but have regrettably never engaged. Life events, injuries, work, etc. Plus I got a bit hooked on riding canyons, so time got away from me again.. but I'm back! I own a KTM 790R, a Suz DR350 and a TRX250R along with some street stuff. I enjoy most types of riding and am looking forward to meeting other likeminded locals to share in the hobby with. I'm usually up for most types of riding, dirt or street. I've not really enjoyed my ADV yet due to solo riding risks so Im hoping to change that also. I can often times ride mid-week and prefer it, but weekends work too. I'm happy to be here 😁 Hope to see ya soon! Jason
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    One day... I'll be good enough to join along in something like this ride. Till then - Have a Blast!
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    Hey Thumper, where and what time are you meeting ? Also, what skill level/experience should the riders be ? The route you are taking is not really good for new riders on any size bike....and riders on big ADV Bikes should be at least intermediate level riders.
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    Goofy Footer was very helpful when I needed help with that last emergency. He helped me get it sorted out quickly and became my logic when I didn't know how to coordinate the scene. I was lost and scared for the injueruded person and then my phone rang . It was Goofy Footer and he straightened it all out and helped me calm down and organized the bike rescue.. Thanks goofy.
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    Yes. But I haven't researched where. Aside from standard stuff (insert your own definition here), I carry a sam splint, suture kit, super glue, and perhaps most import, an inReach with the magic red button that delivers a helicopter on demand. Top 2 items of importance here is the inReach and then the knowledge/training to handle the medical situation. It also helps to have Goofy's phone number and a little cell signal. His number starts with 911.
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    I pretty much have MM’s whole showroom in my garage. Come on over and check it out if you like. I’ll share what I like and don’t like and why.
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    Mark, This question is like a motor oil thread. Every opinion is different and most are correct. Protect yourself for battle but not so much that you can't move. You know this from street riding. Helmet is #1 of importance and expense. I'll run my Leatt "Dirt" helmets and Bell MX9 ADV under 65mph in the dirt or street. My Arai Signet or AGV K5 are for anything over 65mph or 350lbs is what i wear. I could care less what anyone thinks like "That's not an ADV helmet, you should get XYZ cause it is 60grams lighter, has a visor and looks cool". While i might agree my head is safe so thanks for the opinion. Boots are #2 - Your bike will determine what you need just like a street bike. Motocross boots belong on a MX bike and nowhere else. I use Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro for my XR400, XR600, KTM 500, KTM 525, KTM 450, DRZ400, KTM 950SE, KTM 1090, ATC185 and more bike that i will buy. I also love my Forma Adventures that will likely be my sole ADV boot. Chest Armor is #3 for me. Once you have had broken ribs because you chose the wrong chest or back armor is true learning experience. Good thing i broke my ribs when i was 9yo when i forgot to wear my JT Roost Protector. I wear a Leatt 5.5 Pro HD in the dirt with a Kriega backpack for Agua and snacks. I am not a true ADV rider yet but my Astar GP Plus works fine for my big KTM's on the street. Gloves is #4 for me. I wear Klim, Astar, Dainese, Racer, Fox, RevIt, Cortech in shorts or Gauntlet. My wrist brace dictates what glove i can use and what mood i am in dictates how far up the wrist it goes. The list can go on and on but like most members on ADV i have a ton of "Extra" gear (Aka i am gear hoarder) that you can try before you buy based on your size of course. More then happy to let you try before you buy because "Riding Gear" is a whole other bank account waiting to be drained.
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    Type of Bikes for N00Bs Ok this is a tough one to answer. If you want to cover large areas (most of the valley and view the off pavement sites) then a larger displacement bike is better suited to that kind of goals. The miles are vast going from one side of the valley to the other, and you can easily do 300 mile day if you wanted to within the valley and it will be an all day afair. If you are wanting to do more of the off road routes, yes they can be done on large bikes with good riders. I have done pretty much all of the valley on a 990. Smaller bikes give you more options on the things to see and places to go at the expense of the pavement riding. I often take my 525, and have done the full cross the valley loop on that bike it just is not as comfortable. Places better suited to the smaller bikes: Back way to Cerro Gordo Salt Tram Toll road to Darwin Going over the canyons by Ballarat Escape Route Steel Pass Lippencott (going up) Big Bike Destinations Hunter Mountain Loop Cerro Gordo - Front side Darwin via pavement China Gardens (IF GOOD RIDER) Ballarat Titus Canyon Ubehebe Crater Bad Water The different view points along top of the valley on both sides (Dantes View, Zabrinski point) Charcol Kilns Rhyolite emegrant Canyon Road Wild Rose Road - leads to the kilns Ashford Mill 20 mule team canyon Outside the park west of it off 395 Manzanar The hills where they shot all the old westerns (name escapes me) Reward Mine (Big maybe on this one) BEST MAP ONLINE EVER http://npmaps.com/wp-content/uploads/death-valley-national-park-map.pdf
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