padu 321 Posted August 2, 2022 Please excused me if posted in the wrong area. Happy to be schooled if misposted. I'm going to San Bernardino on the weekend, and I'd like to collect a few suggestions on what dirt routes to take that are big bike friendly. I'm ok with some gnarly stuff, but since I'll be alone, I don't want to take on too much risk. TIA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted August 3, 2022 I have a route someone shared with me a while ago, its Ramona to Big Bear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted August 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pokey151 said: I have a route someone shared with me a while ago, its Ramona to Big Bear I’d like to see that. Can you share tracks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padu 321 Posted August 3, 2022 That would be great if you could share @Pokey151 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted August 3, 2022 See if this works, and mods, if I am not supposed to openly share tracks, let me know. mesa grande to big bear-1.zip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padu 321 Posted August 3, 2022 Thanks! Any highlights on this route? Things not to miss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Perfect 1150 GSA route. I take this ever time. Except up to BB, I take the Rutherford trail leaving on the 38,200 meter past Angel's Oak on the big dirt parking lot. In BB you can take the Coxey trail out of Fawnskin north. I rode ther all the way to California City, Ridgecrest dirt. Stay safe and have fun. Let someone know when and where you going. Edited August 3, 2022 by Mr.JAJA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 165 Posted August 3, 2022 17 hours ago, Pokey151 said: See if this works, and mods, if I am not supposed to openly share tracks, let me know. mesa grande to big bear-1.zip Love this route! There's a couple spots I haven't been on this, thanks for posting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted August 3, 2022 18 hours ago, Pokey151 said: mods, if I am not supposed to openly share tracks, let me know Share all you can! Our community needs more of this. Currently, we don't have an official way to do this, but I'd love to find a good way to build a track library. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted August 3, 2022 is anyone else able to open this file I get an error after downloading and opening in basecamp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padu 321 Posted August 3, 2022 I was able to open it without any problems on gpx.studio (the best GPX viewer ever, IMO) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted August 3, 2022 Yeah I opened it there too was trying to get the details of the file how far etc need mapsource for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted August 3, 2022 20 hours ago, Pokey151 said: See if this works, and mods, if I am not supposed to openly share tracks, let me know. mesa grande to big bear-1.zip Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted August 3, 2022 Here are two cleaned up files. GPX and GDB the latter of the two has the maps embedded in it (topo 100K) for those with the garmen software Ramona_2_BigBear.gdb Ramona_2_BigBear.gpx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, DSM8 said: Here are two cleaned up files. GPX and GDB the latter of the two has the maps embedded in it (topo 100K) for those with the garmen software Ramona_2_BigBear.gdb Ramona_2_BigBear.gpx Well done, thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlphaOgre 29 Posted August 4, 2022 This is a great little ride! I cant wait to try it, how long did it take? Curious about the timing, could you make it up and back within a day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J5ive 92 Posted August 4, 2022 Pokey151, I'd be up for that ride: Ramona to Big Bear, when I get back. We'll talk come September... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted August 4, 2022 @padu I put this leaflet together, and add things as I ride them - https://shutterrev.com/sdadvmap/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 5, 2022 8 hours ago, AlphaOgre said: This is a great little ride! I cant wait to try it, how long did it take? Curious about the timing, could you make it up and back within a day? No, it's a long day from Ramona to BigBear via dirt. If you race, you take a larger risk. And there is still some Street involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted August 5, 2022 Member Kato originally built this route many years ago. He shared it with me, I made a couple of minor improvements to it, and believe I shared it with Pokey a couple of years ago. I've ridden it quite a few times now, both as a 2 dayer to BB and back and as the first leg of several longer multi-day trips to places like the Sierras or DV. It's a fun route and I consider it easy. If anyone has questions about it, I'd be happy to answer if I can. It's a 6-hour ride at a fast pace. 8 hours+ with a group. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted August 5, 2022 Ummmmm we should do this ride as a large group. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted August 5, 2022 10 hours ago, J5ive said: Pokey151, I'd be up for that ride: Ramona to Big Bear, when I get back. We'll talk come September... Sounds good, just let me know 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Oracle said: Member Kato originally built this route many years ago. He shared it with me, I made a couple of minor improvements to it, and believe I shared it with Pokey a couple of years ago. I've ridden it quite a few times now, both as a 2 dayer to BB and back and as the first leg of several longer multi-day trips to places like the Sierras or DV. It's a fun route and I consider it easy. If anyone has questions about it, I'd be happy to answer if I can. It's a 6-hour ride at a fast pace. 8 hours+ with a group. Yes, you are the one who shared it with me. It’s been quite a few years. We did it to prep for the TAT. We rode up and I wanted to do the same way back but my buddy was wiped out so we did the freeway back to San Diego. Long day for sure but some spots were pretty scenic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted August 5, 2022 Depart Ramona, make way to Pamo Rd, forest route 12S07, black canyon, Mesa grande to 76, to 79, 79 to Lost Valley / California riding and hiking trail, thomas mtn, rouse truck trail, bee canyon, and forest rte 4S05. This will pop you out on the 243 south of Banning. Reference 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites