Mar. 28-31, 2013 Death Valley Noob's Rally

[heirhead]

How do I pay?

Thanks,

Heirhead

[ConTeacher]

Rob Watt, owner of TrailMaster Adventure Gear in Monument, CO (http://trailmasteradventures.com) has come through again with:

FOUR Changing Mats!

http://trailmasteradventures.com/mat.html

The Changing Mat is a lightweight folding mat that will keep your wheel out of the dirt when changing a flat. The pocket it packs into becomes a temporary storage place to keep all the small parts, like your axle nut, value stem or tools when doing a tire change. It will keep your socks clean when changing out of your riding gear. It serves as a door mat when getting in and out of your tent. Use it for a food prep station when you don't have a picnic Mat. Only your imagination will limit the many ways you can use The Changing Mat.

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[ConTeacher]

Originally Posted by bigtodd

Next year instead of a raffle we should work on havig a "swag bag" for every participant like they do at the big celebrity award events. How cool would it be to have 200 Giant Loop bags loaded up with MSR fuel bottle, exped sleeping mat, Cruz tool kit, first aid kit, HD tubes, alloy tire spoons, etc, etc.

Come on dude, I'm not Harry bleeping Potter!

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by ConTeacher

Rob Watt, owner of TrailMaster Adventure Gear in Monument, CO (http://trailmasteradventures.com) has come through again with:

FOUR Changing Mats!

http://trailmasteradventures.com/mat.html

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this is one practical product. a few times we were on the desert and had a flat, wish we had this. the pesty fine sand will get to your wheel bearings. think of mud too.

no, never thought of it for being a handy tent mat. great idea for sure. can be used to prop my sleeping bag pillow too.

for being inexpensive and with unlimited use.

thank you again bill.

[NSFW]

overnight, i received 3 payments.

[SIZE="4"]THE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!.....

your participation especially if you're a noobie is great, but we have to focus on the planning.

every time someone pays with no information - that eats up my time and wearing us out. i know you PPs don't want to read, neither we.

PLEASE READ PAGE 1...

only then you don't find the answer - SEND ME A PM (i still have 134 unread PMs).

EDITED: there are 10 spots on the waiting list. paypal will put you on the list + $20 DONATION TO RIDER DOWN FOUNDATION

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by GSequoia

I wish I could get some dirt in first :( With two small kids it's tough to get out on a daddy-only weekend. Because of that I'm reserving Thursday to acclimate myself to the dirt on my new 606s (and as said before anybody is welcome to join).

That's why I say if you get in a pinch and need somebody to do something shout at me ;) I'd hate to see you get all the fun sucked out of the even for yourself because you're too busy running it, BTDT.

thanks for all the support gs.

good place to practice is indian ranch road to ballarat.

or if you're riding in from trona, make a right to ballarat and go north via indian ranch road. you get your dose of dirt on your way to the campground.

people asking me if i will lead a group ride. no specific plan yet since i have to be back at the campground before 5pm to prep dinner.

[headstaller]

GS.. I am planning to ride up in the morning. Perhaps we can team up in the afternoon for a run like Joel describe??

Originally Posted by NSFW

thanks for all the support gs.

good place to practice is indian ranch road to ballarat.

or if you're riding in from trona, make a right to ballarat and go north via indian ranch road. you get your dose of dirt on your way to the campground.

people asking me if i will lead a group ride. no specific plan yet since i have to be back at the campground before 5pm to prep dinner.

Originally Posted by GSequoia

I wish I could get some dirt in first :( With two small kids it's tough to get out on a daddy-only weekend. Because of that I'm reserving Thursday to acclimate myself to the dirt on my new 606s (and as said before anybody is welcome to join).

Add to that I'm friggen BUSY now! Big Bear on Feb 16-18, Disneyland that next Saturday, Cal. Advetnure the Saturday after that, Jeep event that Sunday, then a couple weekends to get the KLR together for DV, then Mammoth and the next weekend DV! That's why I say if you get in a pinch and need somebody to do something shout at me ;) I'd hate to see you get all the fun sucked out of the even for yourself because you're too busy running it, BTDT.

[GSequoia]

Originally Posted by headstaller

GS.. I am planning to ride up in the morning. Perhaps we can team up in the afternoon for a run like Joel describe??

I'm sure it can be arranged.

Closer to the event I'll go over some maps with Joel and my buddy's suggestions and plot a route.

[advFord]

This trip will be my first time to DV. I have Continental TKC 80's on my BMW 650 XC. Will those be fine for this trip? I recently bought the bike used and these were on it.

Thanks!

[tbarstow]

Originally Posted by advFord

This trip will be my first time to DV. I have Continental TKC 80's on my BMW 650 XC. Will those be fine for this trip? I recently bought the bike used and these were on it.

Thanks!

Those will be fine. Just make sure they have enough miles left in them before you leave. All of the riding in Death Valley is pretty rough on tires.

[DannyG]

Originally Posted by Lonestar2112

You are being really bad today!

[airborndad]

Originally Posted by nicomama

Thanks to Keith/Airborn Dad who popped my Goler Wash cherry two years ago,

Can't wait to catch up with old friends and new ones. See all you inmates there...



Big hugs,
Nicole

not sure if I should reply with a or a or
but I will say that we all had a good time
I don't often have the pleasure of riding with many people that bust into celebration when they crash


I need to find the video that Justin took that Herrhelmet posted for me
where we can here you screaming victoriously about making it to the top
too bad your bike popped into neutral and you fell over
its on my home computer and I have not been home all month and will be gone Feb also

can't wait til March



EDIT: found it
you rock Nicole !

[GSequoia]

Joel,

You probably don't need it but just in case I have a large Coleman propane stove. It's a three burner guide series with two 10,000 btu burners and one 15,000.

I'm pretty set on driving in now. If I don't finish(or start ) in time a generous member has offered his.

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by GSequoia

Joel,

You probably don't need it but just in case I have a large Coleman propane stove. It's a three burner guide series with two 10,000 btu burners and one 15,000.

I'm pretty set on driving in now. If I don't finish(or start ) in time a generous member has offered his.

geoff....we may need the 3 burner stove, will let you know in a few days.

big favor - lots of people are riding in and good chance many of them will not be able to bring a camp chair. if you're trucking, please bring an extra chair or two to share. thanks.

[1224R]

I am bringing my commercial two burner as well....