ADVrider Death Valley Noob Rally 2023 Mar 22-26

[Goofy Footer 322]

3 minutes ago, tntmo said:

I registered, will be on the 690.  

 

Tom + Death Valley + 690 = WINNING!

 

 

Edited January 2 by Goofy Footer

[SANRider 56]

3 hours ago, tntmo said:

I registered, will be on the 690.  

Are you riding the 690 out there or trucking/trailering?

[tntmo 773]

7 minutes ago, SANRider said:

Are you riding the 690 out there or trucking/trailering?

I’m likely going to truck it in, can be more comfortable camping for four days that way.  Not 100% tied to that yet…

[SANRider 56]

15 hours ago, tntmo said:

I’m likely going to truck it in, can be more comfortable camping for four days that way.  Not 100% tied to that yet…

Did you all request camping spots together or is it just random assignment?

[tntmo 773]

46 minutes ago, SANRider said:

Did you all request camping spots together or is it just random assignment?

Post on the DV Rally thread on ADV that you’re going with tntmo, goofyfooter, etc and they will get you in the same or close campsite.

[SANRider 56]

7 hours ago, tntmo said:

Post on the DV Rally thread on ADV that you’re going with tntmo, goofyfooter, etc and they will get you in the same or close campsite.

I registered and think I'm in site 58 with you guys. That's assuming my new handle is the SANDMAN 🤷‍♂️

[DSM8 267]

Type of Bikes for N00Bs

Ok this is a tough one to answer.
If you want to cover large areas (most of the valley and view the off pavement sites) then a larger displacement bike is better suited to that kind of goals.

The miles are vast going from one side of the valley to the other, and you can easily do 300 mile day if you wanted to within the valley and it will be an all day afair.

If you are wanting to do more of the off road routes, yes they can be done on large bikes with good riders. I have done pretty much all of the valley on a 990.
Smaller bikes give you more options on the things to see and places to go at the expense of the pavement riding.
I often take my 525, and have done the full cross the valley loop on that bike it just is not as comfortable.

Places better suited to the smaller bikes:
Back way to Cerro Gordo
Salt Tram
Toll road to Darwin
Going over the canyons by Ballarat
Escape Route
Steel Pass
Lippencott (going up)

Big Bike Destinations
Hunter Mountain Loop
Cerro Gordo - Front side
Darwin via pavement
China Gardens (IF GOOD RIDER)
Ballarat
Titus Canyon
Ubehebe Crater
Bad Water
The different view points along top of the valley on both sides (Dantes View, Zabrinski point)
Charcol Kilns
Rhyolite
emegrant Canyon Road
Wild Rose Road - leads to the kilns
Ashford Mill
20 mule team canyon

Outside the park west of it off 395
Manzanar
The hills where they shot all the old westerns (name escapes me)
Reward Mine (Big maybe on this one)
 

 

BEST MAP ONLINE EVER
http://npmaps.com/wp-content/uploads/death-valley-national-park-map.pdf

[SANRider 56]

Great info and map. I'm thinking if I'm trucking in I'll bring both the Beta and 1290.

[Zubb 914]

^^^ it's good to have options.

[Zubb 914]

I presume Noob organizers (Joel) knows that there are still numerous closures in DV.  My son was doing some routing and called DV park rangers today.  They said road to Titus is closed and won't reopen until archeological review is done in that area.  Can't run the grader or bulldozers to repair it until that's done.  I have no idea if there's enough closures to affect the rally much.  But I still wish I could join you guys on this.

[bboyle9 24]

If you're riding with Goofy make sure your headlights working good! 8am kick stands up quickly becomes 930 which becomes I wish i brought an extra set of warm gloves!

[moto_rph 160]

17 hours ago, bboyle9 said:

If you're riding with Goofy make sure your headlights working good! 8am kick stands up quickly becomes 930 which becomes I wish i brought an extra set of warm gloves!

Haha,

Tim you gotta remember, the days are short this time of year!

[tntmo 773]

I bought LED upgrade just because of Tim!

[DSM8 267]

I MOVED because of Tim.

But he knows where I live again....

[moto_rph 160]

Well, I was all set to go to the rally.  Set up to rough it in Cabin 9 but went riding on Sunday and broke my collarbone and 2 ribs.  Surgery on Friday.  I asked the ortho if I would be ready for the rally in mid-March.  

He didn't have much of a sense of humor (surgeons never do)....looked at me like I was from another planet!  Said I'm bikeless for 3-4 months.

Take lots of pictures!!

Edited January 10 by moto_rph
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[Zubb 914]

Ugh! I feel your pain brother.  Glad to hear you're going in for "a medal".  Your recovery should be a lot quicker.  Bummer about the ribs too. Unless "things" have quieted down a bunch, you're lucky to get under the knife so soon.  

Glad you're upright though and not worse off.  Heal quickly my friend and embrace the suck once you start therapy.

[spazegun2213 15]

Well I just signed up, I'll be taking the 500

[tntmo 773]

It’s not a rally without a rally fairing!  And now I have LED lights so Tim can’t strand me in the dark. 

[bboyle9 24]

tntmo, 

Rally fairing, KTM, non Walmart oil, LEDS.... 

You've changed. 

[spazegun2213 15]

I just signed up... should be a blast!

[mizktm 2]

I also just signed up.  Going to ride a 500.  I'm in Solana Beach and I don't know anyone that rides around here.  Any groups of you mind me tagging along?

[tntmo 773]

27 minutes ago, mizktm said:

I also just signed up.  Going to ride a 500.  I'm in Solana Beach and I don't know anyone that rides around here.  Any groups of you mind me tagging along?

Come by and hang out, I’m sure we can ride together.

[mizktm 2]

1 hour ago, tntmo said:

Come by and hang out, I’m sure we can ride together.

nice thanks!

[tntmo 773]

I can’t remember what camp spot we were put in but once I figure it out will let you know.

[SANRider 56]

6 hours ago, tntmo said:

I can’t remember what camp spot we were put in but once I figure it out will let you know.

We're in spot 58 with @Goofy Footer , right next to @PaulyPickles

Edited February 2 by SANRider