clydascope 0 Posted February 25, 2012 The weather changed briefly, I got sick and didn't go out much for a few weeks, until yesterday... tumbling along jean blanc road black canyon tungsten hills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeker 29 Posted February 25, 2012 Good stuff!! I'm looking to get up there soon. Keep the picts coming to motivate me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted March 5, 2012 It was a beautiful weekend up here, but it's dry. I guess this means I need to get better in the sand! casa diablo road chidago canyon road fish slough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted March 12, 2012 an afternoon run up to harkless flat in the inyo range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted March 13, 2012 Looks AWESOME....Can't wait to return to bishop area to ride....the snow this year is low isn't it? so spring riding should happen early?.....thanks for sharing.....and please keep up the great pics..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted March 13, 2012 It's been the driest winter I've seen in nearly 30 years here. This shot was taken last winter and is the same stretch of the Sierra seen in the last photo... Let me know if you want to go riding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted March 13, 2012 Great pix, my friend....I may see you up there the week of June 3rd. Chris, you should try to come down to Kernville for the Stewards of the Seqouia BBQ on Saturday June 2nd. We're also planning a difficult singletrack trail ride on the 3rd, with maybe some easier routes too. Need to get some ride input from Chris Horgan of Stewards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted March 15, 2012 Hey Randy, I'm not much of a single track rider but look forward to riding with you if you make up here. I went out to Apple Hill Ranch south of Bishop yesterday for a tour. Five minutes off the highway. They are the only certified organic farm in the area and have a U-Pick operation with some great produce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted March 16, 2012 Great Pics of the Apple Blossoms..Have to check the farm out next trip to Bishop.. brings back memories.....my home town back in New England was famous for orchards....every May we had the Apple Blossom Festival....parade and all..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted March 16, 2012 Were you ever the Apple Blossom Queen? I'm too a native New Englander and grew up on the remains of an apple orchard. There's nothing like fruit off the tree but mom's apple butter was one of my favorite preserves. Not much of a cider fan though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted March 17, 2012 great pictures and a little jealous as well........ unbelievable how mild it is this year I would like to head up there and ride one day - all new to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Did a 175 mile back road/dirt loop in a crazy storm ride over the weekend. Friday from Bishop to Lone Pine with threatening skies and howling winds: Riding back today it was cold but clearing out: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLXBEN 0 Posted March 18, 2012 That rock has been getting scarier over the years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted March 23, 2012 That rock has gotten scarier! Been goofing with the photo editor, from last Sunday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 23, 2012 Loving the pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted April 2, 2012 After postponing a Death Valley trip for a week due to weather issues four of us went out for a weekend windstorm adventure. About 375 miles in two days... Two of us rode from Bishop to Lone Pine, two trucked there. First thing was to climb up the Yellow Grade over Cerro Gordo and down the back to San Lucas Canyon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted April 2, 2012 Then we came out to the Saline Valley Road over Hunter Mountain and ran into a gang from ADVRider's n00b rally on to Teakettle Junction and finally out to Scotty's Castle where we fought 40-60 mph winds all the way to Beatty to finish Day 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted April 2, 2012 Day 2 started cold and blustery, first stop the ghost town of Rhyolite, NV My traveling friends had over 100 years of dirt biking experience between them. After Rhyolite we went down Titus Canyon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted April 2, 2012 Chris, nice...looks like Kevin was there with his Ducati Monster Adventure Bike. How's he like it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted April 2, 2012 Kevin did ride the Ducati Monster dual sport convertion. This was his first real test of it's abilities, for the most part he loved the way it performed. It was interesting to ride with all three members of the team, Kevin financed the build, his dad provided the original bike and Harry was the fabricator. A few minor issues came up but all in all it proved to be a hell of a machine. Harry & Kevin checking out an issue with the kickstand back at pavement after Titus Canyon - look at the sandstorm blowing across the valley! My camera took a dive on me in Titus Canyon and I only got a few shots with my iphone. Back on the road Pat & Harry went back to Lone Pine on pavement, Kevin & I came back to Bishop on the Death Valley Road via Crankshaft Crossing and Eureka Valley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted April 2, 2012 It was interesting to ride with all three members of the team, Kevin financed the build, his dad provided the original bike and Harry was the fabricator Kevin's dad was there ? Damn, and you didn't even invite me ! I probably wouldn't have been able to go anyway. Next time, keep me in mind. I haven't seen Kevin's dad since Alaska in 2006, when I met them on my trip. From the Sluice Box on the Denali Hwy on my Alaska Trip....L to R, me, Kevin's dad, Kevin and his bro. We were doing the ADVrider salute...everytime I tell people about the salute, they are happy to oblige. Later on the trip, ran into Kevin and his dad again at the Salty Dawg in Homer, enjoying some Homer local Brew...of course, the salute again Hijack OFF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted April 2, 2012 Great shots Randy! Pat bought a new '09 DR650 a few weeks back, then Harry decided he should get one and the two of them hatched this plan. Kevin and I went along for support. But you were with us in spirit Randy. When I first showed up in Lone Pine the old guys looked at my bags and questioned why I had so much stuff. I told them about riding with you last summer when you were fully loaded and that I've been practicing as often as I can to haul a big load in rough terrain. Must of had 60 pounds of gear, fuel, water, food, tools etc. fueling up in lone pine the dirt monster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted April 2, 2012 Kevin's dad Pat is cool...glad to see he's still out riding ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted April 3, 2012 Yeah, Pat's pretty cool. And 70. Harry is 74. The old guys kicked ass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clydascope 0 Posted April 23, 2012 Not much dirt riding lately, but lots of commuting. Had my coldest ride ever a couple weeks ago, 15° and snowing in Mammoth Lakes. Brrrr! Big excitement last week on Friday coming home - rear tire blowout at 70 mph! here's the whole story: http://inyobellyproject.blogspot.com/2012/04/when-practice-becomes-reality.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
