BriKman

Very nice. Whats the thought on XCW vs EXC? I have always plated my moto bikes but am starting to consider just going with factory street legal next time.

Great idea CID, I will attend. I have also put together a first aid kit mainly based around stopping serious bleeding, quikclot, israeli bandage, tourniquet, butterflies, etc. I used a molle pouch so easy to attach to camlebak, backpack and even chest protector. Last thing I want to be doing (or have my riding buddies doing) is running around trying to figure out how to keep me/buddy from bleeding out.

Taking a few buddies down next weekend, want to hit the coast line west of Colnett for a few miles of beach riding. It has been a few years for me, anyone been through there recently, still all good? Will be coming down from Meling, plan to hit Colnett head south along the arroyo then drop down cliffs just north of the Punta, following yellow track on image below. Update on conditions, gates, etc are much appreciated.

Thanks for the info jawhitmoyer, do you have gps tracks from that ride you would be willing to share? Trying to avoid as much "unknown" as can be expected in baja given the milage and short daylight. I'll send you a PM with my email, if you do have tracks I'd appreciate you sharing.

Just an overnighter, going to be two long days, Tecate to Meling via RSV, VT and Mike's, 200ish miles. Day two Meling to Tecate via Colnett, Erendira, St Tomas, Ojos, 240ish miles.

Is there a way to tell what version of the map I have? Obviously I know there is an update based on your posts a few minutes ago, but otherwise when downloading from the website file names are the same, would be handy to have version number so could tell if/when updates are available.

I agree CN is better on the Montana for sure, my problem with topo is it is much harder to see the roads on the screen with all the topo lines displayed, especially when moving, although best not the look at GPS screen at all when moving, had a few close calls trying that! As far as California off road coverage goes I have tried topo, CN, overlays, openmaps and http://www.californiatrailmap.comblows them all away, worth every penny!

Big bear trails were open weekend before last, even though a few had signs on the open gates that stated closed Nov 1. We rode from Palm Ave off 215 - Silverwood - Arrowhead - Big Bear - Pioneer Town - Yucca Valley, stayed the night in Yucca and then headed north into Lucerne - up the north face of Arrowhead - Silverwood - Palm Ave. It was cold everywhere above Arrowhead with a bit on snow in the shady areas. Overall great overnight ride.

Great, we are covered with the GPS, 2 of us run Montana's. Still waiting to hear if guys can get time off, will keep you posted here as soon as I know.

Was through there last year and tried to connect some old race course with normal route through the valley, got close but ran into locked gate. Had to continue on race course that stays north of the valley until we found major access that dropped us down. Here are the tracks/maps, blue is our course, pink is old race course.

Crawdaddy… got room for 3-4 more? Couple of buddies and I had planned to do an overnighter over the same weekend, if they can swing friday off work and you can accommodate perhaps we can join.

You can create a custom img file of the tracks you want to show all at the same time. Select tracks then export to gpx, use the tool linked below to create img and place new img on main drive of montana, then you will be able to select it as another map. http://www.javawa.nl/imgfromgpx_en.html I do this for all my tracks in the area I will be riding and the just turn on/off as needed, the new img are transparent so whatever base map you are using still shows.

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Doing our 3rd annual shortest day of the year race the sun down to Mike's in a couple of weeks. Sticking to the typical route, but looking to see if we can stay around east side of Saw Mill and make it down through to race course above Catarina, plenty of roads back there according to E32 (see red highlights on attached image, blue and pink are known routes) but probably mostly gated, anyone ever get through that way?

Was reminded on another board that 2006 500 went back there, dug up my old gps file and sure enough. We tried coming up from the south last year and ran into gate, others have said the same from other directions, so pretty sure the area is generally off limits. We have a couple of Ensenada locals riding with us so will have them ask at Ramona's, but at this point I am doubtful. Here is 2006 500 track through that area.

Narrowing down options on areas to bring the family camping between Xmas and New Years and am considering Copper City Rd area. Its been a few years since I have been out there, I understand area is limited use and have heard some of the area has been official closed. I don't mind sticking to the designated trails, just wondering if there is still sufficient areas to stage a few RVs in the typical wagon-wheel setup.

While recording a Track, the Montana will auto-archive the current Track Log and begin a new Track Log recording when approaching the 10,000 point limit.

Heading down with 2 other guys this Saturday, first time staying at Coyote Cals. On the way down we will go Tecate, RSV, Compadre to Ojos, Uruapan and out coast to Cals. Looking for suggestions on dinner, should we stick with Cals or try something else. Also looking for suggestions on mixing up return route. Thinking maybe head back through Valley T via racecourse south of Vicente, but that just seems to add a bunch of boring graded road miles. Single track is always prefered, have heard lots of talk of great stuff around San Vicente, anyone aware (and care to share, pm is fine) anything that punches from Vicente NE into El Alamo or Indepencia?

Turning 40 this November and the wife has given me the hall pass for 10 days of riding in Baja. I have been riding in N. Baja since childhood and have pre-run score races to La Paz/Cabo, so I know my way around the "usual stuff". I would like to put together a route that gets me into some of the scenic stuff. Of course some old race course and ranch roads are expected, just want to keep it to a minimum. I am looking for suggestions on overall route and not to be missed sections. Will be riding 450's with other advanced riders, chase truck, E32 loaded on GPS and Baja Almanac. I found suggested route below on one of the forums and would appreciate feedback. Tecate to Mikes Sky Ranch Mikes to San Quintin San Quintin to Catavina Catavina to Gonzaga via Rockman trail. Gonzaga to Bay of LA via Window Rock trail (super fun single track-one of the best rides on the planet!) Bay of LA to San Ignacio via Rancho San Miguel/the coast San Ignacio to Loreto via San Juanico (high speed two track, Baja 1000 course) Loreto to La Paz (more of the above...) La Paz to Cabo via Todos Santos (some fun stuff if you take Lizardlady single track route) Late lunch in Todos. Cabo by sunset) Here is video from our Mikes ride last year that shows the type of riding I am looking for.

Thanks Chris, have a good trip to Mikes!

Yes, great stuff up there if you have the time/gas/energy to explore. Sent you a PM about tracks.

Used mine for the first time a few weeks ago on a Baja ride. Used google earth to trace a couple of tracks and then imported into Basecamp and transferred over to unit, it worked great, easy to follow track on GPS screen and no need for waypoints telling which way to go.