dirt dame 561 Posted March 26, 2011 More to come. Thank heavens! This post was a real cliff hanger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 26, 2011 6 pages of "who's going riding" and a few pages of write up on the "bikepacker" meeting... if that's not enough suspense, right there? Looking forward to the report Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistress of the dual 1 Posted March 26, 2011 Just dropped off Baldbeemer & Cablejockey at the ranger station in Ocotillo. Snapped a few pics to get it started. Cablejockey testing out his packed gear over a log in our yard. Baldbeemer testing out his packed gear. Cablejockey getting ready to go. Bum all packed and ready to get the bike out of the truck. Kkug giving some last minute instructions. Baldbeemer ready to roll. Group photo. And they're off!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted March 26, 2011 Sitting in the Inn at the Biltmore house wishing I was with you boys. Covered in Envy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 26, 2011 eagerly awaiting reports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted March 27, 2011 Cell is spotty.all is well after a nite around camp fire.some cooked steak,potatoes,corn,drank,weather,is clear,trophy went home,we miss him,I changed a flat,used xrbum,s crutch,a life saver.some are still snoring and farting yet. Later from the river,Lug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted March 27, 2011 some are still snoring and farting yet. See....now there's another reason I'm not fond of group camping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted March 27, 2011 See....now there's another reason I'm not fond of group camping. Why? cause everyone would know that you snore and fart too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted March 27, 2011 See....now there's another reason I'm not fond of group camping. Why? cause everyone would know that you snore and fart too? No, but if I did, or talk in my sleep, there would be somebody who would report about it on a forum. Actually, I am a pretty light sleeper, so all that...erm...noise would probably keep me awake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted March 27, 2011 Still packing ,off in a few min. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted March 27, 2011 Why? cause everyone would know that you snore and fart too? No, but if I did, or talk in my sleep, there would be somebody who would report about it on a forum. Actually, I am a pretty light sleeper, so all that...erm...noise would probably keep me awake. Don"t ever try to camp in the same state as zoot then. I think i still have the ringing in my ears...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 27, 2011 Great group & ride lead. Thx to Mistress for being the on call rescue. Truck to OW, ride 132 miles, crash hard, ride 7 more of dirt, gas up 10 minutes from camp, slab back to the truck in howling desert winds with my left shoulder to waist yelling at me with my bell still partially rung.. Load up, truck home. 18 hours door to door. Good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted March 27, 2011 Glad you got home safely, Ken Hope you feel better soon. Craig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Great group & ride lead. Thx to Mistress for being the on call rescue. Truck to OW, ride 132 miles, crash hard, ride 7 more of dirt, gas up 10 minutes from camp, slab back to the truck in howling desert winds with my left shoulder to waist yelling at me with my bell still partially rung.. Load up, truck home. 18 hours door to door. Good times. Ken Nice to have an excellent group like this behind you when you need help isnt it? Kris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted March 28, 2011 TH glad you made it back safe. I cut my trip short as well. My wife arranged for a sitter and had tickets to a concert tonight. Did not want to mess up her evening. Just getting back now so seems I made the right choice. Old beach guy and myself slabbed it back after we packed up this morning. It was a great ride. Now to top off a perfect weekend riding with a concert. I will post pictures later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 28, 2011 Nice to have an excellent group like this behind you isnt it? yup. had offers to ride back with me, etc. Good group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted March 28, 2011 Sorry to hear that your adventure got cut short, TH. Glad that it wasn't any worse than that, and that you were able to make it back under your own power. But how did you happen to crash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldbeachguy 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Great ride with good people. Ken did a super job of putting this ride together, he even showed us how to change a tire while in camp. Glad to hear that Trophy Hunter made it home safe. Had a good time saw some interesting sights. Thanks to everyone, had to leave early with XR650 Bum, plumbing problems at home. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 28, 2011 Sorry to hear that your adventure got cut short, TH. Glad that it wasn't any worse than that, and that you were able to make it back under your own power. But how did you happen to crash? After 132 miles of about 80% dirt, I misjudged the depth of the sand in a dry riverbed crossing going about 40. I plowed the front end and tried my best to pull it out but gravity took over. kkug organized a great ride. Can't wait 'til I see the camp pics cuz it sounded good on the phone during my "check in" call with BB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted March 28, 2011 What a great ride. Everybody was a happy camper. Everyone had a lot of stuff on their bikes. But most of it was used one way or the other. I think every one figured out what works and what does not so next time the packing will so smother.Everyone spent a lot of time prepacking and test riding so every thing went well. Great weather ,a bit windy by the river ,but we found a little cove and the wind was blocked. Ton,s of firewood ,no other campers around , very secluded,good times .Good Mex meal in Mecca on the way back to OW. Aprox 310 miles for the pickup guys.??for the guys that rode in. Pic,s later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CableJockey 1 Posted March 28, 2011 Thanks to KKUG for setting up a great ride and getting us Bikepacking Noobs ready to go. I'm looking forward to doing this again. Maybe the mountains next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted March 28, 2011 Did not take enough photo's but here is what I have. Sorry for the time stamp. I was riding down the freeway trying to get the camera to work with one hand. Heading down the road KKug leading Tlking Trophyhunter Rest stop. I think at the start of Bradshaw trail. Made it to the river At the campsite. I dont know what happened to Cablejockey here. Ken fixing the flat Again, it was a great ride. Thanks for Ken for leading. Cant wait to do this type of adventure again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
