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I hope to see you there.

It's probably about 40 to 50 miles max depending on how much wandering around we do. Should be back to ocotillo by noon to 1. Not a huge ride but it's a fun loop. My last ride before doing pre-dash maintenance.

450s. 2 ktm, 1 Honda and a yamaha. The loop is probably 25% sand and the rest hard pack.

I and my crew need 2 med LS, 1 Lg LS and 1 Lg SH Thanks

A little pricey but but has some cool features.

Great looking bike.

Mike, both my sons will be with me. Dan will be riding as usual. AJ will be take our 4wd truck out to Salton sea and be available if anyone needs a pickup on the longer leg.

1. Remember it's not a race. Ride your bike at your speed. Just get out early enough to stay ahead of the sweep crews. 2.. Make sure you do regular maintenance, filter changes before the ride. Sweep crews can help with flats if you need help but is a good idea to take a spare tube between the two of you. . We can also get help if there is an injury or a broken bike. If you have a problem, it is best to stay together and wait for a sweep crew to come by. 3. Watch the weather reports. We have had warm years and pretty cold ones. It can be pretty chilly when leaving in the morning or getting back late in the day. Dress in layers you can remove. 4. It's a long ride. Take water and stay hydrated. 5. Have a blast. I look forward to this ride every year.

It would be good if we can get all the sweepers together for a meeting with Mike after registration Friday night. So we can check in and be sure we all know the plan for Saturday.

http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2018/01/21/ventura-county-sheriffs-air-unit-helps-rescue-12-lost-dirt-bikers/1052909001/ Glad they are all safe.

"It is only when you are lost in this world that you truly find yourself". 12 guys on a voyage of self discovery.

Great pics. I recognize a lot of the spots. Looks like a great time had by all.

Would love to do this with you Dan. But I'm still a couple of years from being able and having the right bike for it.

Planning to be there. Looking forward to it.

If you are making good time on the way back to Picacho, I'd suggest a cool detour. About a mile or two north on 78, from where Ogilby hits 78 is Black Mountain road. Take it east. It is a graded/rough paved windy road up to the transmit towers on top of the hill. The road itself is fun enough with lots of twists and turns. The view from the top is fantastic. To the east you see hills all the way to the river. To the west you see the expanse of the dunes all the way from Glamis to Mexico. Just go back the way you came. Avoid the temptation of the dirt road leading down the backside of the hill. Worst hill i have ever been on. As for Old Picacho Road, it is a lot of fun through the Palo Verde wilderness, then becomes a graded road all the way down to Ogilby. There are some fun trails off the side. Some good riding over in that area.

The bridge at Cibola was open the last time I went up there. Palo Verde is just north of the crossing and there is a gas station there. You don't need to go all the way to Blythe which is around 20 miles further. Old Palo Verde Rd is just west of 78 for the return if you want to stay on the dirt. It will take you all the way down to where Ogilby hits 78, then cut over to Picacho. Already packing to head out to Super with the family or I would be asking to join you. Have a great ride.

Related question: Has anyone done the Colorado BDR and if so, how much road was involved? Looking at doing it this summer with our 450s. Or may put it off until i can get a bigger bike (the upcoming KTM 790 looks just right). Colorado looks like the right place to run off to when the summer heat is on in Yuma.

Great pics. Thanks for keeping us posted and up to date on the trip.

Sedona is awesome. If anyone wants to go up there and ride some time, I think I still have the gps tracks from a dual sport ride we did up there 10 years ago. First real organized dual sport ride I ever did. Beautiful country side. Have fun.

We had an awesome time. Thanks for putting this together. Some of the best single track I've been on in a long time. I tweaked my back on Friday and was in a bit of pain on Saturday. Made it to Oatman but had to street it back. We plan on doing it again next year and be able to stretch it out more. Great ride and great people. Thanks again.

My crew and I will be there for Sunday sweep. We can also help with setup and gps downloads it needed. What ever you need.

Voted. Good luck.

Great pics. Already planning on a trip to Colorado next summer. Seems like a great place to escape from yuma heat.

Welcome to the club. Lots of good people here.

Happy birthday Dan. Hope you had a great day.