BreckTrek 2013

Pablo83 · 02-19-2013, 09:49 AM

Woodland Park to Breckenridge (and back) on trails in one day (about 220 miles).

Saturday, June 29th
7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Meet at The Hungry Bear

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Pablo83 · 02-19-2013, 09:49 AM

What's the ride all about?

What bike should I bring?

When and Where

Will we be home before dark?

Do I need an OHV tag?

Can I leave the ride early?

Can I join the ride late?

Where can I park for the day?

More on the route

What to pack

Pablo83 · 02-19-2013, 09:50 AM

When I moved here (Woodland Park) in 2007 the old timers told me you could ride from here to Breckenridge without a plate. That's what began this whole thing. It took two seasons to put the route together. Most of my exploration time was spent trying to find a ford across the South Platte River.

There is no longer a legal water crossing, primarily due to trail closures following the Hayman fire. This means we must cross the South Platte River at Lake George. This also means we are forced onto asphalt and therefore a license plate is required.

2009

2009 was the first year of the ride. We started in Monument, rode to Breck, camped for the night, and rode back the next day. The ride home was supposed to be easy, but everyone wanted more technical trails so we ended up modifying the route for more of a challenge. We had ten total riders, with a main group of 5 (Ryan, Colin, Randy, Jeff, and myself)

BreckTrek 2009 thread:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=476935

2010

In 2010 we tried it as a one-day ride, this made the ride a serious distance challenge. It was very popular. We started with 16 riders at the beginning of the day. At the top of Georgia Pass we had 20 riders. And I think we had 9 remaining at the end of the day. We pulled off the trail not-too-long after dark.

Breck Trek 2010 Teaser from Ryan Smith on Vimeo.

BreckTrek 2010 thread:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=539376
Ride reports and pictures start about here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...3#post13253423

BreckTrek 2011

2011 was supposed to be almost the same as 2010, but with some harder sections like 735, technical singletrack.

Unfortunately we had a couple late winter storms and we couldn't get over either Georgia or Boreas Pass into Breckenridge, so our trip ended in Jefferson.

This was the only ride that had singletrack and it was the only time we did not make it all the way to Breckenridge.

16 riders started, 8 finished.

BreckTrek 2011 thread:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=676601

BreckTrek 2012

I was late putting this year’s ride together so I thought I would have a smaller group because of it, but at the starting line we had 25 attendees (a new record). The route changes slightly from year to year and this year’s route was the hardest, but it was a route I've been trying to do for years. I really liked the route, but the attrition rate was a little high, so we’ll modify the route accordingly this year.

25 riders started, 8 finished.

2012 Thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778005

bobfab · 02-19-2013, 10:09 AM

i hope to be a part of this ride this year!

Raul Duke · 02-19-2013, 10:36 AM

I gotta be in!

Breck Trek 2010 Teaser from Ryan Smith on Vimeo.

grizCP · 02-19-2013, 11:56 AM

In...

But, I just have to ask - will I be home before dark?

Pablo83 · 02-19-2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Will I be home before dark?

Every year I say we will be out after dark and every year there are people asking me on the day of the ride if we'll be home before dark.

So the answer is NO! We will NOT be home before dark!

You will NEED a working headlight. You will NEED lots of stamina. You do not need night riding experience, but you need to be ready to get some. The sun usually goes down around 8:30 and we usually get home around 10:00.

rwhittak3 · 02-19-2013, 12:31 PM

I've been waiting for this post. Definitely in.

wbunt · 02-19-2013, 01:51 PM

I am in this year .

COXR650L · 02-19-2013, 02:43 PM

Sounds like a good time, but is this really required.....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo83

: You will NEED lots of stamina.

FabOneUp · 02-19-2013, 06:06 PM

In! I love riding 717 at night!

Pablo83 · 02-19-2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomadic

In! I love riding 717 at night!

What about riding it at night in a blinding cloud of dust with a group of guys that have no idea where they're going and randomly ride into bushes?

_CJ · 02-19-2013, 07:42 PM

FabOneUp · 02-19-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo83

What about riding it at night in a blinding cloud of dust with a group of guys that have no idea where they're going and randomly ride into bushes?

Um......I....ah.....hate to tell you this, but this will be my first group ride.

. So I have zero experience with that!

Pablo83 · 02-20-2013, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomadic

Um......I....ah.....hate to tell you this, but this will be my first group ride.

. So I have zero experience with that!

No experience of any kind is required for this ride. The whole premise of the ride is to test yourself in a different kind of riding experience.

02-19-2013, 09:49 AM	#1
Pablo83 ^OP Sleep, Wrench, Ride Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Woodland Park, CO Oddometer: 4,515	BreckTrek 2013 Woodland Park to Breckenridge (and back) on trails in one day (about 220 miles). Saturday, June 29th 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Meet at The Hungry Bear Sponsored by And (Click for discounted rates) COUNTDOWN TIMER WIDGET __________________ Bikes: DR350 \| GR650 Street Tracker \| NX650 Turbo \| Catamount Cycles Events: 2013 Monkey-Butt 500 \| BreckTrek 2013 Pablo83 screwed with this post 06-14-2013 at 03:09 PM

02-19-2013, 09:49 AM	#2
Pablo83 ^OP Sleep, Wrench, Ride Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Woodland Park, CO Oddometer: 4,515	Questions/Answers What's the ride all about? What bike should I bring? When and Where Will we be home before dark? Do I need an OHV tag? Can I leave the ride early? Can I join the ride late? Where can I park for the day? More on the route What to pack __________________ Bikes: DR350 \| GR650 Street Tracker \| NX650 Turbo \| Catamount Cycles Events: 2013 Monkey-Butt 500 \| BreckTrek 2013 Pablo83 screwed with this post Today at 07:55 AM

02-19-2013, 09:50 AM	#3
Pablo83 ^OP Sleep, Wrench, Ride Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Woodland Park, CO Oddometer: 4,515	BreckTrek History When I moved here (Woodland Park) in 2007 the old timers told me you could ride from here to Breckenridge without a plate. That's what began this whole thing. It took two seasons to put the route together. Most of my exploration time was spent trying to find a ford across the South Platte River. There is no longer a legal water crossing, primarily due to trail closures following the Hayman fire. This means we must cross the South Platte River at Lake George. This also means we are forced onto asphalt and therefore a license plate is required. 2009 2009 was the first year of the ride. We started in Monument, rode to Breck, camped for the night, and rode back the next day. The ride home was supposed to be easy, but everyone wanted more technical trails so we ended up modifying the route for more of a challenge. We had ten total riders, with a main group of 5 (Ryan, Colin, Randy, Jeff, and myself) BreckTrek 2009 thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=476935 2010 In 2010 we tried it as a one-day ride, this made the ride a serious distance challenge. It was very popular. We started with 16 riders at the beginning of the day. At the top of Georgia Pass we had 20 riders. And I think we had 9 remaining at the end of the day. We pulled off the trail not-too-long after dark. Breck Trek 2010 Teaser from Ryan Smith on Vimeo. BreckTrek 2010 thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=539376 Ride reports and pictures start about here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...3#post13253423 BreckTrek 2011 2011 was supposed to be almost the same as 2010, but with some harder sections like 735, technical singletrack. Unfortunately we had a couple late winter storms and we couldn't get over either Georgia or Boreas Pass into Breckenridge, so our trip ended in Jefferson. This was the only ride that had singletrack and it was the only time we did not make it all the way to Breckenridge. 16 riders started, 8 finished. BreckTrek 2011 thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=676601 BreckTrek 2012 I was late putting this year’s ride together so I thought I would have a smaller group because of it, but at the starting line we had 25 attendees (a new record). The route changes slightly from year to year and this year’s route was the hardest, but it was a route I've been trying to do for years. I really liked the route, but the attrition rate was a little high, so we’ll modify the route accordingly this year. 25 riders started, 8 finished. 2012 Thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778005 __________________ Bikes: DR350 \| GR650 Street Tracker \| NX650 Turbo \| Catamount Cycles Events: 2013 Monkey-Butt 500 \| BreckTrek 2013 Pablo83 screwed with this post 04-03-2013 at 08:47 AM

02-19-2013, 10:09 AM	#4
bobfab Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Westminster CO Oddometer: 822	i hope to be a part of this ride this year! __________________ Project Labor of Love: 1972 CT90 Rebuild Current Stable: DRZ400 \| VFR800 \| DRZ250 \| CT90 \| KTM200sx Need an airfilter for your DRZ250!? I have too many, PM ME

02-19-2013, 10:36 AM	#5
Raul Duke DROC Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Woodland Park, CO Oddometer: 1,476	I gotta be in! Breck Trek 2010 Teaser from Ryan Smith on Vimeo. __________________ Help save our trails. Please support: AMA BRC COHVCO TPA

02-19-2013, 11:56 AM	#6
grizCP DROC Joined: May 2010 Location: Chipita Park, CO Oddometer: 130	In... But, I just have to ask - will I be home before dark?

02-19-2013, 12:31 PM	#8
rwhittak3 Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Falcon, CO Oddometer: 97	I've been waiting for this post. Definitely in.

02-19-2013, 01:51 PM	#9
wbunt Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Pike's Peak Oddometer: 164	I am in this year .

02-19-2013, 06:06 PM	#11
FabOneUp Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Divide, CO Oddometer: 75	In! I love riding 717 at night! FabOneUp screwed with this post 02-19-2013 at 06:15 PM

02-19-2013, 07:42 PM	#13
_CJ motorpsycho Joined: Dec 2010 Location: The 719, Yo. Oddometer: 826	__________________ 1990 DR350 1978 XS650 Scrambler http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824521 http://youtu.be/WyMzXajM4qw http://youtu.be/8k49qhD3CwE

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