KTMrad 517 Posted January 6, 2011 I plan on trucking out (or ride if it's warmer) to Borrego Springs, unload there and prerun and record Desert Dash routes from there to the Blu In, then back to Borrego via different routes. I'm thinking about 8:30 - 9am meet at Christmas Circle, unload and ride ! Let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christi20 0 Posted January 6, 2011 ooooo. So tempting! I think I have some people coming over to ride this weekend though. Dang it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amsterdam 0 Posted January 6, 2011 I'd like to join in. I will be riding from PB. Let me know if anyone else leaves from this area... Tycho PS We're talking about Saturday right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 6, 2011 The title says the date....1/8/11. What are you riding, and can you ride sand ? There will be some sand.....plenty of it. And I would recommend knobbies...if you don't have them, you'll be struggling. Please let me know. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaalex 5 Posted January 6, 2011 I'm in at this point. Is there a spot to unload at christmas circle? papa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 6, 2011 I'm in at this point. Is there a spot to unload at christmas circle? papa. Let's meet there, and just drive down the road a ways to the turnoff for the dump on the right, there's a dirt lot we can unload there. Hey Papa.......it will be like old times, when you came out before the FIRST EVER Desert Dash 8 years ago, to ride with me while I was laying out the routes......except you were pretty new to dirt riding back then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted January 7, 2011 Sounds fun! I would like to join you pending arrival of new turn signal. I'll check in tomorrow if I plan to make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted January 7, 2011 Sounds fun! I would like to join you pending arrival of new turn signal. I'll check in tomorrow if I plan to make it. What kinda candy-ass excuse is that??? Hand signals work fine in daylight.....the carnage left behind by the broken off/former turn signal will suffice as factual evidence that there was in fact a working turn signal in that slot at one time.....heck, Randy has a duct taped "Clinton d*ck" left front turn signal on his 950 (unless he's fixed it......unlikley ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 7, 2011 I agree with crawdaddy... take some orange plastic bits and put em in your pocket... produce them upon request Or break the other side too, and attract less attention Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaalex 5 Posted January 7, 2011 I'm in at this point. Is there a spot to unload at christmas circle? papa. Let's meet there, and just drive down the road a ways to the turnoff for the dump on the right, there's a dirt lot we can unload there. Hey Papa.......it will be like old times, when you came out before the FIRST EVER Desert Dash 8 years ago, to ride with me while I was laying out the routes......except you were pretty new to dirt riding back then Old times are here again, and I was not papa back then...hope to see you there Randy. papa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SocalCPA 0 Posted January 7, 2011 If there will be some big bikes going, I'd be in for this. Got a little life left on my TKC's. I'd be riding from Penasquitos unless there's a warm trailer to haul the whale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amsterdam 0 Posted January 7, 2011 The title says the date....1/8/11. What are you riding, and can you ride sand ? There will be some sand.....plenty of it. And I would recommend knobbies...if you don't have them, you'll be struggling. Please let me know. Thanks. I'm riding a klr 650 and have no sand experience. Did a little bit of trail riding in Cleveland Forest last weekend, but that's about all the off-roading I did so far. And err.. I have sorta trail tires, probable 80\% road. Looks like I'm not ready for this trip, but maybe I just ride down to Borrego Springs to meet you guys, have a cup of coffee and check out the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 7, 2011 I'm riding a klr 650 and have no sand experience. Did a little bit of trail riding in Cleveland Forest last weekend, but that's about all the off-roading I did so far. And err.. I have sorta trail tires, probable 80\% road. Looks like I'm not ready for this trip, but maybe I just ride down to Borrego Springs to meet you guys, have a cup of coffee and check out the place. Wise choice, don't think you would have fun with no experience in the sand. But would be nice to see and meet you at Christmas Circle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 7, 2011 If there will be some big bikes going, I'd be in for this. Got a little life left on my TKC's. I'd be riding from Penasquitos unless there's a warm trailer to haul the whale. Don't know how many or who will show, but I will be on the 950....not sure if riding or trucking yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 7, 2011 If there will be some big bikes going, I'd be in for this. Got a little life left on my TKC's. I'd be riding from Penasquitos unless there's a warm trailer to haul the whale. PM sent.......please call me, if you want, you can either ride down to my house near the 52 & 125, or I can pick you up somewhere along 67 near Poway. Usually would ride out, but will have to dress for cold in morning and evening, but will get warm during the day...so don't want to have to carry the extra warm clothes on the bike while riding during the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShocknAwe 0 Posted January 7, 2011 rough mileage? bailouts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 7, 2011 rough mileage? bailouts? Maybe 120 miles, bailout wherever, whenever you want. Gas midway at the Blu In. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zracing 0 Posted January 7, 2011 rough mileage? bailouts? Gas midway at the Blu In. You may want to call the blu In as they did not have any gas last weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 7, 2011 You may want to call the blu In as they did not have any gas last weekend. Was that on a Sunday ? Sometimes they run out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 0 Posted January 7, 2011 I will be at Christmas circle by 9am. I ride a KTM EXC450 with 100 mile range. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zracing 0 Posted January 7, 2011 You may want to call the blu In as they did not have any gas last weekend. Was that on a Sunday ? Sometimes they run out. It was sunday and a holiday weekend but...someone told me they haven't had gas for a while. I am sure that was just a rumor/lie?? Let us know what you find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 7, 2011 NO GAS at the Blu In this weekend, period ! She ran out today. So, we will ride the extra 11 - 15 miles to the gas station near the Salton Sea if necessary. I won't need to fill up, but you guys with small tanks will. So, we'll add to the ride, plus.....I've never actually ridden into that town. OR, since we probably will only ride about 80 - 90 miles from Borrego to Blu In and back to Borrego, if you guys can make that without gassing up, that's what we'll do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 517 Posted January 7, 2011 NO GAS at the Blu In this weekend, period ! She ran out today. So, we will ride the extra 11 - 15 miles to the gas station near the Salton Sea if necessary. I won't need to fill up, but you guys with small tanks will. So, we'll add to the ride, plus.....I've never actually ridden into that town. OR, since we probably will only ride about 80 - 90 miles from Borrego to Blu In and back to Borrego, if you guys can make that without gassing up, that's what we'll do. THIS RIDE IS A GO..........Hope to see some of you out there ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alyeska 50 Posted January 7, 2011 Changed my plans to go to san diego, (live in borrego) so I am in, I don,t like sand either but can ride it. Just rode from el centro to canyon sin nombre then down the dropoff today and it was beautiful out, t shirt weather, tomorrow is supposed to be the same weather. Look for the guy with the 5x size helmet. Its only about a 30 minute shot across pole line road to the arco in salton city if anyone needs gas. alyeska Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
