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Details for the Spring Newbie Ride
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Chilliwack Chris
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Cultas is less than a half hour from the border
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Cultas is less than a half hour from the border
Chilliwack Chris
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Hawaii is about 13 hours from Cultas
Chilliwack Chris wrote:
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Hawaii is about 13 hours from Cultas
Chilliwack Chris wrote:
JavaJude
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jbrown15 wrote:
The main Newbie route is about 70km. This is the EZ route.
Tom will be taking the experienced riders on a guided tour around the lower sections of Church Mountainand if time permits perhaps out to Chipmunk Creek. There is a possibility that it may be over 100km. I suggest taking a small fuel cylinder with you just in case. There are no fuel stops along the way.
There is a gas station in Cultas Lake about 1/2km from the Main Beach parking lot where we will be starting the event. Like all events that we attend please ensure that your bike is full of gas at the START of the event.
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jbrown15 wrote:
The main Newbie route is about 70km. This is the EZ route.
Tom will be taking the experienced riders on a guided tour around the lower sections of Church Mountainand if time permits perhaps out to Chipmunk Creek. There is a possibility that it may be over 100km. I suggest taking a small fuel cylinder with you just in case. There are no fuel stops along the way.
There is a gas station in Cultas Lake about 1/2km from the Main Beach parking lot where we will be starting the event. Like all events that we attend please ensure that your bike is full of gas at the START of the event.
-Judy-
JavaJude
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Big Boar wrote:
Hi Big
Im glad to hear that you are coming out to play. Yes, I will have the Trail Passes available for sale at the Newbie Ride. I will also have the Dead Zone forms for you.
If anyone wants to buy a DSBC baseball cap or toque I will have those too.
-Judy-
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Big Boar wrote:
Hi Big
Im glad to hear that you are coming out to play. Yes, I will have the Trail Passes available for sale at the Newbie Ride. I will also have the Dead Zone forms for you.
If anyone wants to buy a DSBC baseball cap or toque I will have those too.
-Judy-
triplenickel
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fastlane wrote:
Everything takes longer on a KLR.
JavaJude I can't make the spring ride this year, can I order a block heater from the site somehow?
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fastlane wrote:
Hawaii takes me longer than that on a KLR.
Everything takes longer on a KLR.
JavaJude I can't make the spring ride this year, can I order a block heater from the site somehow?
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CuboiD
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sounds good..... will probably camp saturday night, anybody know anywhere close and cheap, or better free?
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sounds good..... will probably camp saturday night, anybody know anywhere close and cheap, or better free?
canadius_maximus
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Hello - count me in.
Will there be a roll chart, like two years ago?
see you there.
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Hello - count me in.
Will there be a roll chart, like two years ago?
see you there.
BLACK TUSK
New member
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Hoping to put in an appearance.
Most likely a buddy coming along also.
Cheers.
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Hoping to put in an appearance.
Most likely a buddy coming along also.
Cheers.
JavaJude
Super Moderator
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TW_rider wrote:
Hi TW
Bring along what ever you would bring along on any ride that you go on. Most of us carry backpacks that have tools, water, powerbars, basic first aid, etc. You never know what will happen on a ride so it's good to be prepared.
You don't have to have a GPS or a radio. Tomcycle is a big fan of the SPOT locator system. If you have it, bring it.
It is always a good idea to ride with a friend. Buddy up with someone at the start of the event and ride it together if you are not familiar with the area.
-Judy-
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TW_rider wrote:
Hi TW
Bring along what ever you would bring along on any ride that you go on. Most of us carry backpacks that have tools, water, powerbars, basic first aid, etc. You never know what will happen on a ride so it's good to be prepared.
You don't have to have a GPS or a radio. Tomcycle is a big fan of the SPOT locator system. If you have it, bring it.
It is always a good idea to ride with a friend. Buddy up with someone at the start of the event and ride it together if you are not familiar with the area.
-Judy-
JavaJude
Super Moderator
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canadius_maximus wrote:
No, there will not be a roll chart like two years ago.
This year we arrowed the main route. One of the fun parts about going on a dualsport ride is using your navigational skills. You HAVE TO WATCH FOR THE ARROWS. If you come to an intersection, slow down and pay attention to the arrows, Mark and John spent alot of time putting up lots of arrows to make this a fairly easy course to follow.
Also PAY ATTENTION at the riders meeting. There will be important information. If you don't listen you will get lost.
I have made up a few maps that I can give to those riders that are really concerned about getting lost. I will have them at the riders meeting.
We will also have a few sweep riders on the main route to help those people that get confused and can't follow the arrows
Again, ride with a buddy.
Last rider out of the parking lot will be at 10am. I expect to do the riders meeting at9:30am. Have your bike and yourself ready to go.
-Judy-
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canadius_maximus wrote:
No, there will not be a roll chart like two years ago.
This year we arrowed the main route. One of the fun parts about going on a dualsport ride is using your navigational skills. You HAVE TO WATCH FOR THE ARROWS. If you come to an intersection, slow down and pay attention to the arrows, Mark and John spent alot of time putting up lots of arrows to make this a fairly easy course to follow.
Also PAY ATTENTION at the riders meeting. There will be important information. If you don't listen you will get lost.
I have made up a few maps that I can give to those riders that are really concerned about getting lost. I will have them at the riders meeting.
We will also have a few sweep riders on the main route to help those people that get confused and can't follow the arrows
Again, ride with a buddy.
Last rider out of the parking lot will be at 10am. I expect to do the riders meeting at9:30am. Have your bike and yourself ready to go.
-Judy-
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kyle
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do the bikes need to be street legal for the spring newbie ride ?
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do the bikes need to be street legal for the spring newbie ride ?
skidmark43
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kyle wrote:
We'll be on FSR's, so liability insurance is a bare minimum.
The main / EZ route will experience almost 20km of asphalt; so a plate is necessary.
If you stick with the 'hard' route, you could unload an unplated bike at the Vance Road gate after breakfast and have a great day chasing Tom.
Mark
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kyle wrote:
We'll be on FSR's, so liability insurance is a bare minimum.
The main / EZ route will experience almost 20km of asphalt; so a plate is necessary.
If you stick with the 'hard' route, you could unload an unplated bike at the Vance Road gate after breakfast and have a great day chasing Tom.
Mark