amgems 79 Posted November 6, 2019 Hey, I ain't forgot youz guyz. Doing more exploration around Camp Verde. This place has some very challenging trails. Lots of large embedded rocks And some steep climbs. So far I've mapped out a couple of 70ish - 80ish mile loops. Some very hard, Some easy (by AZ standards). Some pics attached from some of the hard ones. The local bike shop recommended the Sedona MX907HP as a rear tire. This thing is amazing, trials tire type traction in the rocks. I do miss riding Anza Borrego now and then. May be staying at a friends place in Ocotillo Wells in January. No dates yet. Having fun in the Zone. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 6, 2019 Volcanic black ,,, Not seeing any Smooth sand. 👀 So,, do you run the suspension soft, or hard? Ever get out of 3rd gear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted November 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bagstr said: Volcanic black ,,, Not seeing any Smooth sand. 👀 So,, do you run the suspension soft, or hard? Ever get out of 3rd gear? Suspension is set to "comfort". I'm told that is the preferred setting for the more elderly riders. Rarely hit 3rd, mostly 1st and 2nd. Sand is rare. A guy up in Flagstaff has "the" setup for riding rocks. Will get his mods next suspension service. https://www.7kmachine.com/ He's a member of Coconino Trail Riders, as am I, based on your advice Dave. Awesome club. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 7, 2019 Breakfast Club road trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, paulmbowers said: Breakfast Club road trip. 👍🏻👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted November 7, 2019 38 minutes ago, Covered in Dust said: 👍🏻👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beniflas 6 Posted November 7, 2019 amgems, are you near Cottonwood? We camped there this summer...looked like there's a lot of places to explore in that area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 7, 2019 Counting the days...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 7, 2019 19 hours ago, amgems said: Coconino Trail Riders Looks like registration is for calendar year.....I'll signup/join in January Suggest you join these guys as well...….I've been a member for ~3 yrs http://utma.net/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 8, 2019 Amgems, Do you have a 300 on the Short List yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 146 Posted November 8, 2019 9 hours ago, Crawdaddy said: Looks like registration is for calendar year.....I'll signup/join in January Suggest you join these guys as well...….I've been a member for ~3 yrs http://utma.net/ Chris -- The Utah group ? I joined one time and went to one of their rides . Easy going bunch of guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted November 8, 2019 Sill trying to buy land in Utah and will retire there; cool to see that there is a good group there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted November 8, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 1:37 PM, amgems said: May be staying at a friends place in Ocotillo Wells in January. No dates yet. Let us know Jim! Nice photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 9, 2019 Campe Verde, Arizona https://www.google.com/maps/place/Camp+Verde,+AZ+86322/@34.5878153,-112.0759717,10.98z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x872c555ea76722fd:0x58a7f8b6da12b349!8m2!3d34.5636358!4d-111.8543178?hl=en Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 8:20 PM, paulmbowers said: Breakfast Club road trip. Let me get some more tracks recorded..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 5:09 PM, Bagstr said: Amgems, Do you have a 300 on the Short List yet. Now see.....This makes perfect sense. I'll send you my wife's phone number. You have a way of talking to people that is very convincing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 9, 2019 57 minutes ago, amgems said: Let me get some more tracks recorded..... Now? Do you have them now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 11, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 7:36 PM, kkug said: Chris -- The Utah group ? I joined one time and went to one of their rides . Easy going bunch of guys. Yes, the Utah Group. I went on a ~800 mile Baja trip with them a few years ago......really good folks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 10:51 AM, paulmbowers said: Now? Do you have them now? Not yet, not yet! But.......Here is a video of a ride we did Sunday. Quality goes to hell on YouTube, but it gives an idea of the stuff out here. This is the easiest loop I have so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKNC3hOHPF8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 14, 2019 Thanks for Posting the pre-view. Good to see you have a few riding buddies to replace your Old buddies. That looks like tough duty there in the rocks. Are Arizona riders tougher than California riders. No need to answer that question, I volunteer to be a soft rider. Keep Up the good work. Dave L. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 14, 2019 Jim and I will scout out the terrain between Bullhead and Camp Verde in the coming years...…..and invite the crew over to ride...….. Likewise, I'll likely start the "Crawdaddy Invitational" back up in November 2020 out in Bullhead...…..I'll have a variety of routes to cater to all...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted November 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Bagstr said: Thanks for Posting the pre-view. Good to see you have a few riding buddies to replace your Old buddies. That looks like tough duty there in the rocks. Are Arizona riders tougher than California riders. No need to answer that question, I volunteer to be a soft rider. Keep Up the good work. Dave L. You guys cannot be replaced. I have new friends in addition to my old friends. I have to stop now.... I'm tearing up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites