Covered in Dust 163 Posted March 5, 2015 Kendall's at 8:30, first we had 5 riders then 4 then 3 then, well you get the idea. I had a nice breakfast of corned beef hash and eggs then unloaded in the parking lot and was ready to roll when Bagstr's and my buddy Dennis showed up. Dennis is Crusty's brother from another mother. After 20 minutes of shooting the breeze I headed up S22. Then on to Culp. Where I almost cut some fresh tracks. Someone beat me to it but I still had it to myself. Culp, Jasper, Grapevine to 78 then S2 Then to Pinyon. The Squeeze had a large rock/bolder right in the middle of the trail just before it. No problem on the bike but Jeeps will have to move it before getting thru. The ledges and Heart Attack were no problem, but I did think about them a little before I got there riding alone. But once there I just hit them hard and no problems. After that I made a spirited run over to Split Mountain rd and then took Old Kane Springs rd over to the Blue Inn. It was closed mid week. Quick ride thru the Off Road Park. It still sucks. Ran thru the Off Road Park back to Burrow Bend where a friend of mine from High School is trying to reopen the Burrow Bend Cafe. He's been working on it for about 4 years. I think it's kind of a hobby for him. He has 642 acres at 78 and county line rd. So I followed him over and showed me around for awhile. After I left him I jumped into San Felipe Wash and followed it all the way back towards Borrego Springs. I've been riding out here for years and don't think I've ever come across this spot before. Then a quick trip back to Borrego Springs. I left with a full tank and ran out of gas pulling up to the truck. I'll have to keep a better eye on my gas next time riding alone. 120 miles on the day and I might have had 15 more miles of reserve. Nice burger and a cold beer then headed for home. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted March 5, 2015 Looks like fun.120 miles, how much gas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted March 5, 2015 Thats A lot of solo miles for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted March 5, 2015 Im wondering how much gas also my 525 is only getting around 25-30mpg on desert with some street Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted March 5, 2015 I put the 3.2 gal on yesterday and it was full. I could have been in trouble if I'd ridden over to Truckhaven like I had planned on. The right side only had about 1/2 inch of gas and the left just had the reserve which isn't much. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted March 5, 2015 He, He,,,Dennis. He is Your friend buddy. I Like, your follow through. The conditions must have been supernicious. Sometimes you need to just go, regardless of the group dynamics. Nice framing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted March 5, 2015 I get between 40 to 55 mpg depending on gearing and riding conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted March 5, 2015 Sounds like a perfect day. Bummed I couldn't make it. Some days I gotta be daddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted March 5, 2015 Good stuff CID Nice pics as usual, I need to get my mid week "desert-hash" in soon before it warms up. Back next week for a while - look forward to seeing you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwood 11 Posted March 5, 2015 Good stuff CID Nice pics as usual, I need to get my mid week "desert-hash" in soon before it warms up. Back next week for a while - look forward to seeing you +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlking6 0 Posted March 5, 2015 Very nice,,, bummed work got in the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted March 7, 2015 Who's up for ride on the 17th? I'm going to do most of this loop in the other direction. Skipping Heart Attack and going up Diablo and out. Covered in Dust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted March 7, 2015 I'm going to follow your original ride but start in south and do your loop from there on the 14th if I make it out OK and not completely beat I'll be willing to ride it with you on the 17th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted March 8, 2015 Who's up for ride on the 17th? I'm going to do most of this loop in the other direction. Skipping Heart Attack and going up Diablo and out. Covered in Dust St. Patrick's Day! Will you be "Covered in Green?" Green4Less Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
