SICVIC 0 Posted June 5, 2014 Took a cruise out at Corral today. Its the final countdown before the bike ships. I threw a few final parts on her yesterday and loaded the thing up with everything going down range. Today was to see how the weight did in tighter singletrack. Ranger loaded with road gearing is a whole new level of fun. I recommend it to all! All was good aside from my camp chair attempting suicide by performing a hi speed extract. Oopsie.... As always I made sure to get a few selfies for your entertainment. Nose picking da berms on Kernan. (sequence) Uphill lefty on Ranger Tea break in the back 40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwood 11 Posted June 5, 2014 Where is the bike (and presumably you) headed this year Vic? Your Tour Of Idaho last year was astounding. Sorry if I missed an earlier update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SICVIC 0 Posted June 5, 2014 Well the bike is shipping to Wilmington, NC and I'll meet it there. From there I ride up to Jacksonville, NC and from there I'll start the TAT (TransAmerica Trail) *GPSKEVIN version* I'll ride the TAT out to the Continental Divide and take that north. When I hit WY I'll skirt over to Idaho and do the Tour Of Idaho again. Skirting across WA near Canada I'll start the WABDR (Washington Back Country Discovery) and take that down to Portland, OR There I'll meet a couple guys who are riding the ORBDR and I'll ride along with them until I cross the TAT again. TAT back to the Conti Divide this time going South to the Mexico Boarder. From there I skirt along the Boarder in AZ and jump on the El Camino del Diablo into Yuma. From there I'll putt Anza to the 79 then home. Screen shot. Also has West Coast bail out routes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted June 5, 2014 Is a rear tire meeting you there, too? Have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwood 11 Posted June 5, 2014 So you are going to top last year. Wow, that's impressive. https://sites.google.com/site/gpskevin/adventurerides/trans-america-trail This looks like it should be on my bucket list. Safe Journey, looking forward to SIC pic's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Is a rear tire meeting you there, too? Have fun! Haha, I was literally going to ask him the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SICVIC 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Is a rear tire meeting you there, too? Have fun! I had such good luck with it last year I figured why switch when something already works. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SICVIC 0 Posted June 6, 2014 have fun nutjob I have your plane ticket too. Pack up dawg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted June 6, 2014 I'll ride with you when you get back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SICVIC 0 Posted June 6, 2014 "IF" not....come looking for me. I'll be East. Some info about the prep for your reading pleasure. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=978467 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avocado 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Awesome ride... Like the line "all hop up on bull urine and sugar". . Looking forward to a few updates and the story when you're back. Take care ... Ride loose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kato 54 Posted June 6, 2014 Awesome. Good ride Vic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted June 6, 2014 Cheers Vic. Be safe and keep the bike in one piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted June 6, 2014 Ride hard so you can be put away wet!….Stay safe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted June 6, 2014 Vic enjoy and be safe out there, Sgt Nantista Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KE6UPI 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Now thats what I'm talking about. An adventure rider. Good luck and have fun.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodnettjj 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Sweet.... have fun... best plans rarely last past first contact.... Looks like you have a plan for everything... Good luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honda90 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Well the bike is shipping to Wilmington, NC and I'll meet it there. From there I ride up to Jacksonville, NC and from there I'll start the TAT (TransAmerica Trail) *GPSKEVIN version* I'll ride the TAT out to the Continental Divide and take that north. When I hit WY I'll skirt over to Idaho and do the Tour Of Idaho again. Skirting across WA near Canada I'll start the WABDR (Washington Back Country Discovery) and take that down to Portland, OR There I'll meet a couple guys who are riding the ORBDR and I'll ride along with them until I cross the TAT again. TAT back to the Conti Divide this time going South to the Mexico Boarder. From there I skirt along the Boarder in AZ and jump on the El Camino del Diablo into Yuma. From there I'll putt Anza to the 79 then home. Screen shot. Also has West Coast bail out routes. Capture.JPG Wow. This is going to be awesome. Looking forward to the ride reports! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SICVIC 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Sweet.... have fun... best plans rarely last past first contact.... Looks like you have a plan for everything... Good luck... On my pos, Fire for effect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted June 6, 2014 Wow, what am amazing plan. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted June 6, 2014 Best of Luck on your Magnum Opus,,, And after your conquering return??? What next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted June 6, 2014 Pretty sure there's never been a 450exc on top of Mt Everest - just think of the ride down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites