So if you haven't heard about the Soboba invitational Trail Ride it is going on again in February. In a nutshell, the ride is held on the Soboba Indian Reservation in San Jacinto. It is usually run in two 30 miles loops of roughly 90% single track. The second loop is harder than the first and most riders tap out after the first loop. I made it about halfway through the second loop when I gave up due to hydration issues. My report from last year. http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15163-soboba-invitational-trail-ride/ Yes it is the same weekend as the Desert Dash. I go out to Butterfield on Thursday and leave Saturday afternoon. I'm more of a singletrack rider than desert cruiser. Yes there are a lot of riders. However, if you've ever done the Camp Pendleton Mud Run or a Spartan Race you've seen 2500 to 8000 entrants line up in the morning to tackle the course. 700 isn't so bad. Besides, just like at a ski resort, once you're out in the hills the riders are spread out. The organizers launch 4 riders at 30 second intervals to reduce traffic jams. The second loop had almost no one on it and was real fun, technical riding. When I left I was wiped out, but really looking forward to next year. :thumbsup_anim:/>/> Anybody want to join me?