padu 322 Posted March 17, 2023 Hi all, Our BDR trip got postponed to the end of March. We got some spots that opened recently, so we have 2-3 spots open to our group. This is for INTERMEDIATE to EXPERT riders only. Group will be between 3 and 6 riders. The most important pre-requisite is a good can-do attitude. Recent riders reported that feared section 1 doesn't have deep sand anymore, and because of recent rains, dust is almost inexistent. PERFECT RIDING CONDITIONS for sections 1-3. We might not see that in a long time after now. The plan is: Mar. 24, [Friday evening] meet in Yuma Mar. 25, [Saturday] Section 1, hotel in Blythe Mar. 26, [Sunday] Section 2, 3 hotel in PrimmAs we get to Sahara Oasis, depending on how much daylight is available, we either continue to Primm off-road (end of section 3), or we take I-40 East to Needles Mar. 27, [Monday] Partial section 4 to Shoshone and starting to ride back to SD/LA using some segments of LAB2V route. Let me know if you'd like to join. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted March 17, 2023 My friend is on it now, he said it’s amazing conditions and section one is fast and fun - have a great trip and share plenty of pics to let us know what we are missing 🤙🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padu 322 Posted March 23, 2023 2 days to start, bike prep done, final packing underway! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted March 23, 2023 I think we are going to end up doing a small section of it between the 10 and DV tomorrow not sure what part I am just following along on this ride 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 23, 2023 @PaulyPickles is on it en route to DV for the noob rally. The storm rerouted him in Mojave, section 3 that storm “should” be passed by the time you make it @padu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, DSM8 said: I think we are going to end up doing a small section of it between the 10 and DV tomorrow not sure what part I am just following along on this ride Section 2 picks up in Blythe and heads Sahara Oasis gas station on the 40 The dirt section west / north west immediately after the Intaglios to the 62 isn’t terribly enjoyable for bigger bikes. I enjoyed the Shoe Tree over Skeleton Pass then down to the 66. There is some sand on Skeleton. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padu 322 Posted March 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Goofy Footer said: Section 2 picks up in Blythe and heads Sahara Oasis gas station on the 40 The dirt section west / north west immediately after the Intaglios to the 62 isn’t terribly enjoyable for bigger bikes. I enjoyed the Shoe Tree over Skeleton Pass then down to the 66. There is some sand on Skeleton. We are expecting and prepared for a lot of sand... although I read some reports on the facebook group that the feared section 1 is very tame now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 24, 2023 37 minutes ago, padu said: We are expecting and prepared for a lot of sand... although I read some reports on the facebook group that the feared section 1 is very tame now. @PaulyPickles pickles didn’t seemed phased! You guys should be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 24, 2023 Wet sand is better than dry loose powdery sand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites