Bagstr 287 Posted December 27, 2019 January Tooth ( 2nd ) Thursday, Borrego Breakfast 0800 followed by an ABDSP loop of about 80 miles. No gas or support on the route. Tubes - Tools - Water. Plated Bikes and and an attitude of respect for the Park. Edit : Wednesday Night 8:00pm - Arriving Kendall's Cafe parking lot which is across from new library ( and near Post Office, 8:00am. The First Half of the Winter Riding Season is in the book of life. The debate is raging in my head as to whether to squeeze one Last '19 Ride in Tuesday, December 31, Or Ring In the New Year Thursday Jan 2. The bike is ready with; 2 new tires, a new crampon bag, and a new radio. Is Bagstr ready, That is the question. The Desert would appear to be ready with over one half inch of rain in the last few days. SoCalMule, How Much Mud is there in the clay? Is the Dez abounding with Holiday Two Track Destroyers? Downloaded the CaliforniaTrailMap successfully to the GPS but ran into difficulty running it on the notebook. ( MacBookPro ) Bagstr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van 35 Posted December 27, 2019 I'll be in the desert, but with four wheels (FJ). Sorry to miss either. Looking forward to a new year of riding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 27, 2019 Good for Tuesday and likely the tooth as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted December 28, 2019 Won't make a ride next week. Heading out tomorrow to Superstition. Taking the SXS and leaving the dirt bike home. Pictures I saw from today at Ocotillo Wells looked pretty muddy. That will probably dry down by next week BUT they are expecting up to a 1/4" more on Monday\Monday night. Early reports from buddies that are out there confirm the mud and that the desert is pretty crowded. My guess is that the bulk of the crowd will leave Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWreck91 10 Posted December 28, 2019 I could make a ride on 1/2 but I’ll be out of town 12/31 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dstss 26 Posted December 28, 2019 I'm off all next week. Wouldn't mind meeting up for a desert ride anytime next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 28, 2019 So the Monday moisture AND my wife helped me decide that Thursday, January 2nd would be the best choice. Possible more rain Monday which could impact the clay bottoms. We will give it a couple of days to transition to Perfect conditions. Just a couple of miles pavement access, then all in the Park Two Track. ( No off-trail riding ) Great that the holiday is helping guys join us. We will be roaming around at a moderate pace soaking up the vast landscape and comradeship of the trail. We should be out of Kendall's about 8:45 and gear up in the parking area near the road. Radios are helpful 146.505. The Governor Updated 1st Post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/27/2019 at 3:06 PM, Bagstr said: January Tooth ( 2nd ) Borrego Breakfast 0800 I'll be starting my ride a couple hours earlier, and may join you for breakfast or part of your ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWreck91 10 Posted December 28, 2019 I’m in. I’ll have a radio that is hopefully programmed correctly and will have listening capability. Waiting for Rugged to have a sale before I buy the rest of the set up so just some cheap helmet speakers for now. I can pull over to transmit if I get into trouble. I’ll pack my knee pads too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted December 29, 2019 Unfortunately I’m out for Tuesday have an appointment at 1pm that day. Haven’t been out to check the mud content but historically the conditions will have a slimy area or two! Have a great ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noexcuse4you 6 Posted December 29, 2019 Desert is perfect right now. Could be a little drier, but the washes aren't terribly muddy. Just ride in the tracks that have already been ridden and don't gas it too hard. Plan on spending an hour or two power washing your bike afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/28/2019 at 10:56 AM, DWreck91 said: I’m in. I’ll have a radio that is hopefully programmed correctly and will have listening capability. Waiting for Rugged to have a sale before I buy the rest of the set up so just some cheap helmet speakers for now. I can pull over to transmit if I get into trouble. I’ll pack my knee pads too DWreck91 - I have 2 RR spare basic harness sets. One is repaired and tested, which will cost you the price of breakfast if you want it. The other is in need of repair, which is yours gratis is you want it. You still need the radio adapter and the Head Set to have a complete system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 30, 2019 I have the headset and might have a spare radio adapter- you're welcome to borrow both and determine if you really want to hear what we're saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWreck91 10 Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Bagstr said: DWreck91 - I have 2 RR spare basic harness sets. One is repaired and tested, which will cost you the price of breakfast if you want it. The other is in need of repair, which is yours gratis is you want it. You still need the radio adapter and the Head Set to have a complete system. I can’t pass that deal up, I’d be happy to buy you breakfast for the repaired set up. I don’t trust my skills to repair the other set up. Paul, appreciate the offer, I’ll be set up well enough to just listen on this ride. Once I get Bagstr’s set up I’ll buy the other components to complete it. I just couldn’t stomach the $250 when I knew a discount code would come around if I waited. And I don’t want to fiddle with trying to get the full set up done in the morning before the ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWreck91 10 Posted December 30, 2019 Just got an email that Rugged is having a 20% off sale today so I’m picking up the whole set up. Now I’ll be sure I have everything and who knows, maybe I’ll even have it in time for the ride. Thanks for the offers Bagstr and Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 30, 2019 Excellent. Yes, I thought they were running discounts constantly this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted December 30, 2019 16 hours ago, paulmbowers said: I have the headset and might have a spare radio adapter- you're welcome to borrow both and determine if you really want to hear what we're saying. Out Wrapping up the year healing some bulging discs - followed up with a white sandy beach somewhere far away PMB lmk if you want me to drop off the radio / cable you let me borrow last time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Riggerdan said: PMB lmk if you want me to drop off the radio / cable you let me borrow last time If you're in my 'hood, great, call or drop it in the mailbox. Not a rush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 145 Posted December 31, 2019 Oh Bags I got to work. Crappy schedual this year with the Holidays in the middle of the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 115 Posted December 31, 2019 Soon, thats my last day of WORK though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 31, 2019 KK and UC, - We will have a Moment of Silence for you at an overlook. ( Brief Moment ) I know you two, when you have time, you will run off to the White Sandy Beach with D'Rigger. The dez will probably be lousy with chopped up two track from the Holiday Crowd, so you won't really miss much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 31, 2019 Uncle Champ, On Friday your work will just be beginning. Really, you will simply have a New Boss. 💁♀️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ptkatoomer 114 Posted January 1, 2020 Went out to the Dez today. Amazed there weren't more people out there. It was epic conditions: still some standing water and spots you had to look out for, but perfect temps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted January 1, 2020 Copy Dawn Patrol Listen to your radio, as I always Hope to be on a new circuit Desert,, 🦕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 145 Posted January 1, 2020 Newsflash -- I may be in - let you know later . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites