Joined Apr 2002
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fallon nv
Well I am recovered and have my truck cleaned out, took pop to the doctor twice, and thought it was time for a report.
First off the site was well represented by Dez, Brendan, and Shaggy4360. Counting John and I we had a group of 10. Taffy you will think I am Splat as we got under way both mornings at 8:30!
The first problem is that another buddy of mine found out the date we were doing this and took a group of 20 riders across some of the trail the weekend before and chewed up the first 20 miles of trail. I must say that the first sand wash was kicking my arse and most of the other guys also. at the end of it the universal comment was " is it all like that?".
I have to say that I am kind of quick but between falls I could not keep Dez's dust in site in that first section. I think if he had slowed down he would have had a little more energy. I think someone needs to tell him the old bull/ young bull story. Made it to the pavement and went about 3 miles up the paved road and turned into SKULL CREEK. Named for the dead cow we found in there on the first trip through about 10 years ago. Very tight trail through shoulder high on the bike sage brush with a few creek crossings and enough rocks to keep you on your toes. Got to the first gas stop and found the girls with food and drink layed out and chairs set up. Gotta love them girls. What a Dad's day gift!
Group got smaller here as Dez had enough and was going to meet us in Austin. Off we went through some Aspen groves with enough water crossings to keep us cool and damp. Wild flowers everywhere and great scenery if you were taking the views but I think most were in the go fast mode. John made sure to keep a good pace going. Took a side trail that we had cut out the tree limbs on last year but didn't really have a good trail in yet and one of the guys got off the path and fought the 5ft high sage so much he wore himself out and we lost two more back to the road. They would rejoin at gas 2. Got on some horse trails at about 9,000 feet and you had to slow down because if you went off the trail there was no coming back you were going all the way to the bottom. Dropped off the top into cedar creek and found a old cabin that we signed in on the walls like every one else. Passed a rock pony express station and made our way to the alt fuel on the overland stage trail. Hid the fuel in another stone house and corrals. Climbed back up to the top of Edwards Creek to drop off THE DOWNHILL. not too tough but long and STEEP. I went ahead and took pics from the bottom and they came out pretty good. The first time John and I Dropped off that hill we knew there was no going back and didn't know if it came out but the trail at the bottom is worth it. Thank goodness for wild horses as they make the best trails and they seldom dead end. Finally got to the bottom and on a dry lake. Have you ever had your bike pinned wfo and made a complete circle? I want to know who had the top speed on that run. My little P.O.S. DRZ only went 80.3 mph. Who topped that. That brought us to gas 2 and again the girls had it set up and waiting. Did I say what good daughters I have? Quick snack and off again as it is now 3:30 and we have a long way to go. We actually cut out a 10 mile section of sand wash and cross grain single track and took the pavement for a couple of miles instead to make up some time. We are now back up to 9 riders.
Remember the two that dropped out when the trail was non existent? Well one of them only made it about 5 miles and lost all his oil. Girls to the rescue. Loaded him up and into Austin in the truck. We on the other hand had the pleasure of more water crossings and meadows up to the top again at about 9,000 ft before dropping into the town of Austin at about 6:30. I think about 138 miles on the day and less than 10 on the pavement. A good time was had drinking beer and watching Mormon Crickets in the hotel parking lot while servicing the bikes.
How about some reports from Brendan and Shaggy4360?
Jason I know you could tell better stories than that, I wish you were here.
Day two to follow.
First off the site was well represented by Dez, Brendan, and Shaggy4360. Counting John and I we had a group of 10. Taffy you will think I am Splat as we got under way both mornings at 8:30!
The first problem is that another buddy of mine found out the date we were doing this and took a group of 20 riders across some of the trail the weekend before and chewed up the first 20 miles of trail. I must say that the first sand wash was kicking my arse and most of the other guys also. at the end of it the universal comment was " is it all like that?".
I have to say that I am kind of quick but between falls I could not keep Dez's dust in site in that first section. I think if he had slowed down he would have had a little more energy. I think someone needs to tell him the old bull/ young bull story. Made it to the pavement and went about 3 miles up the paved road and turned into SKULL CREEK. Named for the dead cow we found in there on the first trip through about 10 years ago. Very tight trail through shoulder high on the bike sage brush with a few creek crossings and enough rocks to keep you on your toes. Got to the first gas stop and found the girls with food and drink layed out and chairs set up. Gotta love them girls. What a Dad's day gift!Group got smaller here as Dez had enough and was going to meet us in Austin. Off we went through some Aspen groves with enough water crossings to keep us cool and damp. Wild flowers everywhere and great scenery if you were taking the views but I think most were in the go fast mode. John made sure to keep a good pace going. Took a side trail that we had cut out the tree limbs on last year but didn't really have a good trail in yet and one of the guys got off the path and fought the 5ft high sage so much he wore himself out and we lost two more back to the road. They would rejoin at gas 2. Got on some horse trails at about 9,000 feet and you had to slow down because if you went off the trail there was no coming back you were going all the way to the bottom. Dropped off the top into cedar creek and found a old cabin that we signed in on the walls like every one else. Passed a rock pony express station and made our way to the alt fuel on the overland stage trail. Hid the fuel in another stone house and corrals. Climbed back up to the top of Edwards Creek to drop off THE DOWNHILL. not too tough but long and STEEP. I went ahead and took pics from the bottom and they came out pretty good. The first time John and I Dropped off that hill we knew there was no going back and didn't know if it came out but the trail at the bottom is worth it. Thank goodness for wild horses as they make the best trails and they seldom dead end. Finally got to the bottom and on a dry lake. Have you ever had your bike pinned wfo and made a complete circle? I want to know who had the top speed on that run. My little P.O.S. DRZ only went 80.3 mph. Who topped that. That brought us to gas 2 and again the girls had it set up and waiting. Did I say what good daughters I have? Quick snack and off again as it is now 3:30 and we have a long way to go. We actually cut out a 10 mile section of sand wash and cross grain single track and took the pavement for a couple of miles instead to make up some time. We are now back up to 9 riders.
Remember the two that dropped out when the trail was non existent? Well one of them only made it about 5 miles and lost all his oil. Girls to the rescue. Loaded him up and into Austin in the truck. We on the other hand had the pleasure of more water crossings and meadows up to the top again at about 9,000 ft before dropping into the town of Austin at about 6:30. I think about 138 miles on the day and less than 10 on the pavement. A good time was had drinking beer and watching Mormon Crickets in the hotel parking lot while servicing the bikes.
How about some reports from Brendan and Shaggy4360?
Jason I know you could tell better stories than that, I wish you were here.
Day two to follow.
