360adv 0 Posted November 3, 2014 Halloween weekend ride/climbing trip! We left friday via 79>371>62 and JT, after met our people and set up camping in Jumbo rocks we left to Geology Rd/Berdoo Canyon Rd. Nice ride, some parts are little technical (for this bikes) we did N to S, so was more downhill riding in this direction, I think it's a better ride in the opposite way S to N. Next day just relax, some rock climbing, crazy cracks, no falls, party at night! And Sunday my body decide to not come with me and I really like to go and explore the Old Dale Rd. This time S to N, first 8 miles brutal sand for my 19" front wheel : ( Ho well...life it's an adventure right? The mountain pass are very rocky and technical (what I really like) but here it's the problem: If I drop the bike I will hurt my self, so I have to commit with the track I chose I go for, no stop! It's up hill, big rocks on left and big cliffs on my right. Of course in some spots I lost my track, I almost fell 10 times and got stuck in 2 spots, make me stop get out the bike and push/throttle/rocking to pass the section, this time I figure out the ground clearance on a GS650 really sucks! Any other bike will be pretty easy here. Great views from the top and great challenge for me and the "little pig" 650. Each ride it's around 25 miles. Next time I would like to go to Black Eagle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted November 3, 2014 Nice writeup and pix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted November 3, 2014 Your passenger looked happy! Thx for the report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beezzz 6 Posted November 3, 2014 that bike must be tough to ride in that territory. how hard is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomh 0 Posted November 3, 2014 The last pic says it... the wood where the 4 tires got stuck, the one thing my S 10 does not do well is the soft stuff. How did you guys fit all that camping gear in your panniers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
360adv 0 Posted November 3, 2014 that bike must be tough to ride in that territory. how hard is it? Like you say, with this bike was little difficult, more because of the ground clearance and 19" front wheel, but I don't think it's to hard it's more mental and definitely technical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
360adv 0 Posted November 3, 2014 The last pic says it... the wood where the 4 tires got stuck, the one thing my S 10 does not do well is the soft stuff. How did you guys fit all that camping gear in your panniers? I also have the S 10, once you find the right suspension set up that massive weight will change the handling. You can do this rocky rd with the S 10 if you have long legs in case if you have to stop (that's not my case) I heard people did with the Gs's1200 We travel pretty light (Jet boil stove, dehydrate food, 2 person light tent) but in this trip I carried extra 70L duffel bag with my climbing gear and extra clothes. Plus DSR camera, tripod and beer of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites