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Too Long Days June 6-7, 2020
- Thread starter tomcycle
- Start date
DacotahGlenn
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Oil changed, New tire in the back, Luggage rack put back on the bike.
Getting excited. My usual riding friends couldn’t sign up in time. If anyone has space in their group and doesn’t mind me tagging along that would be great.
Getting excited. My usual riding friends couldn’t sign up in time. If anyone has space in their group and doesn’t mind me tagging along that would be great.
Glad to hear it. List the bike type and riding style so people know and also in the Facebook event page if you do Facebook to maximize the aak. Tracks will Be out June 1 on Trailforks for use or too download
DacotahGlenn
New member
Thanks Russ. Riding a Xr650l, riding level probably intermediate. Not trying to win any races but definitely like a quick riding pace. Will post on the FB page as well.
twisted-hog
Member
Solo Intermediate rider here also, I'll be on a 990 riding not to it's potential as usual so I can arrive at the destination in one unbroken piece.
Departing from North Delta area with the downloaded track on my garmin.
I'll be carrying tools and tubes to be self sufficient.
Possibly going to trailer to Harrison if bucketing rain so my undies are dry at the start of the ride. ?
Departing from North Delta area with the downloaded track on my garmin.
I'll be carrying tools and tubes to be self sufficient.
Possibly going to trailer to Harrison if bucketing rain so my undies are dry at the start of the ride. ?
***Important to the ADV guys, plus 650cc class.
This ride is an ADV ride but it is not a beginner route, on the Kookipi Pass, on the Uztlius Pass specifically we use deactivate FSR, there can and does exist seasonal washouts and sections of baby head hill climbs. Ensure you are with a group and riding at your pace, especially in these times. There are two sections day 1 that are NOT big bike friendly and labeled in Trailforks (when it publishes) there is mapped ADV alternates.
For perspective watch this video, the section starting at 6 minutes is pertinent.
This ride is an ADV ride but it is not a beginner route, on the Kookipi Pass, on the Uztlius Pass specifically we use deactivate FSR, there can and does exist seasonal washouts and sections of baby head hill climbs. Ensure you are with a group and riding at your pace, especially in these times. There are two sections day 1 that are NOT big bike friendly and labeled in Trailforks (when it publishes) there is mapped ADV alternates.
For perspective watch this video, the section starting at 6 minutes is pertinent.
DacotahGlenn
New member
Want to join up? I’ll be carrying everything to be self sufficient as well. Commuting from van in the morning but could meet somewhere close to the start of the ride?
twisted-hog
Member
sounds good I'll pm you my number.
twisted-hog
Member
It's posted already? I must be blind I don't see it on Trailforks?
DacotahGlenn
New member
If you go over the Harrison area and hit “Discover” it shows up in the events area.
twisted-hog
Member
Thanks, found it, but have noticed only allowed 2 gpx file downloads a day, managed to get 3 today thou
twisted-hog
Member
I did the math, looks like a 166 km stretch to the lodge. I'm good for around 200 if i behave on the throttle. Have to see if the next leg drops into Peachland for fuel, if not i'm packing my 4 litre rotopax, or I may anyway.
Also you're welcome to join up with us.
lagbc
Active member
THIS IS NOT OFFICIAL TRACK, this is my interpretation of route, so use it at your own risk and be sure you know how to navigate and use GPS unit!
As I didn't find Trailforks very easy to use, I have compiled segments into a GPX file(-s). It fills gaps between route parts and has 4 options:
Russ is planning to provide update of GO/No-GO on Kookipi by the end of week as far as I know.
This is how Day 1 Options look on Google Maps:
Edit: Map has been updated to include Day 2 route as well (black color)
If you click on a track color it will be brought forward and show full route, alternatively you can un-select tracks you don't want to see in Google Maps.
GPX files attached
- FULL has all the data including separate segments and connectors between them
- Only Routes - includes only full routes 1-4
Enjoy and let me know if you find any mistakes or have any questions.
As I didn't find Trailforks very easy to use, I have compiled segments into a GPX file(-s). It fills gaps between route parts and has 4 options:
- #1 Too Long Days - Day 1 (BIG Bike, 4-6 hwy, no 5)
- #2 Too Long Days - Day 1 (BIG Bike, 4-6 unverified FSR, no 5)
- #3 Too Long Days - Day 1 (Small Bike, 4-5 HWY, includes 5)
- #4 Too Long Days - Day 1 (Small Bike, 4-5 unverified FSR, includes 5)
Russ is planning to provide update of GO/No-GO on Kookipi by the end of week as far as I know.
This is how Day 1 Options look on Google Maps:
If you click on a track color it will be brought forward and show full route, alternatively you can un-select tracks you don't want to see in Google Maps.
GPX files attached
- FULL has all the data including separate segments and connectors between them
- Only Routes - includes only full routes 1-4
Enjoy and let me know if you find any mistakes or have any questions.
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