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Hello All, Quick question: I am loading up and driving out to Moab with several teenagers to ride during our spring break and I am looking to pull my 5th wheel toy hauler and camp near many of the trails.....do any of you know of good dry camping in the region for which we might set up for a couple of days? I am not familiar with this exact region and figure you all might set me strait. If this thread question is in the wrong location, please let me know and I'll move it. Thanks for your help in advance.
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So, I know Moab is the 'meca' for riding in Utah. who is willing to share with me other spots? (PM me if you don't want it public) For example, if I stayed near Fairview or Ephraim - would there be 4 days of single track in the area? or Salina? Thanks for any suggestions or guidance.
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Was considering a trip to AF Canyon for a couple days over a long weekend from the 16th thru 19th. Any snow reports/reliable forecasts for that area?
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Need a new to me Dirt Bike transported from South Western CO to SLC area My brother picked up a bike for me in Montrose, CO. If you have the right setup to haul a bike, and plan to travel thru South Western, Co (grand junction, telluride, Montrose) en route to SLC area, i would be happy to pay your gas and beers!! I will eventually get there, but I’m getting anxious. *The bike (Orange in color) will get lots of thumbs up and boobs pressed against the glass from passing motorist. Can’t guarantee gender.
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I know Moab is great...and crowded. looking at a trip down there to ride in April and thinking maybe there would be another area to stay and ride. If I stayed in any of the following area is there 4 days of riding close? thoughts on; - Bryce Canyon area/ near Panguitch (east of Cedar city)? - Steel Butte area (southeast of Loa) staying near a town called Hanksville? - Open to other suggestions. Thanks for any help
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I just recently discovered the Trans-American-Trail, and I plan on tackling the western side, from New Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. The time frame will be around the end of May, or early June. I have a DRZ400S that I’m currently outfitting with panniers, and a bigger tank to get ready for it. I’ll be going by myself but thought I would see if anyone else would want to join. I just moved to New Mexico from Florida, and don’t know anyone that rides out here in the west. I plan on mostly camping throughout the trip. I’m relatively new to dual-sport riding, but I grew up riding ATVs dirt bikes, SXSs etc, so I’m not a total noob. I’m also open to any suggestions or tips from anyone that has done the trip(or anything similar). I’ve watched quite a few vlogs, but you never can have too much info.
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Driving back from Phoenix to Seattle through western UT. If we were to get one day of riding in within a reasonable distance of US89 or I15, what would you recommend? C riders.
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We brought the Leatt 6.5 Velocity along with us on our first trip to Moab. It was a great trip and we got in some great riding. We thought wearing the goggles all day in the heat & sun would give us a good feel for their performance. Just wanted to share some pictures from the trip and and what we liked & didn't like. 2018 KTM 300 XC-W Six Days ThumperTalk 20th Build we Rode in Moab Leatt 6.5 Goggle in Moab One of our favorite things: Safety. Like everything Leatt makes safety is a chief concern. They carried that over in the goggles and have the highest impact rating out of any goggle. They are actually bulletproof. Well, from a .22lr bullet, but it's still a bullet! They carry the Military Ballistic Impact Rating certification, actually. At least you know your eyes are safe from roost. Me hoping to see some carnage from the side by sides, no rollovers We were out in the sun riding for about 4 days straight. When you order the goggles you can choose how much light transmission you want to allow. AKA- how much tint on the lens do you want. You can transmit anywhere between 22-83% light transmission(VLT). The ones I wore all week were 28% light transmission. So, a decent amount of tint. I thought it was the perfect amount. I like little tint in my goggles anyway. Choose how much lens tint you want when ordering. These are 28% VLT If you've ever been to Moab you know it's mostly rock, at least the fun stuff for bikes to ride is. The goggles didn't seem to move on my face when bouncing along over the rocks. That was nice. Sometimes the face of the goggle will slip and slide with your helmet and that can be frustrating depending on when it happens. Im not sure if its the wide 50mm strap or the silicone coating doing the work but its nice not to have any movement. 50mm strap with anti-slip coating Triple layer foam was comfortable, even soaked in sweat I never felt like my field of view was restricted at all. I think the 170* field of vision is achieved by how rounded the goggles are coupled with how they cut the foam. The foam is cut out along your peripheral vision and opens your field of vision up. Thought that was a nice little differentiator from other goggles. We didn't need a roller system but for one section. There was a section that was non-stop riverbed crossings and me and the crew were all riding through throwing water and mud everywhere. We did manage to take come pictures of the system before we get everything filthy though! Roller system is additional $20 Pick your flavor One of the things we did not like was they are a bit heavier than some of the other goggles we have tested, like the Scott Prospect for example. Now, some people don't care about weight and it's never a concern and additional weight usually translates into additional structural strength. But we just know how they hold up long term just yet. All in all it was a good trip and we got some god use out of the goggles. Especially for the first generation of this goggle Leatt did a great job of understanding what consumer wants, like being able to wear glasses with the goggles, and strives to deliver that at a good price point. They are $79 retail & $99 with a roller system so not bad at all considering you can spend 2x that on other premium goggles. No real drama on the trip other than having a tire bead fail about 10 miles in on the first ride out! I put in mousses for Moab and the tire ended up failing on a mild rock face and would not hold the bead. Impromptu bike stand Had to put zip ties around tire so it would stay on the rim and then limped the bike back Not the best place for this to happen It was a great trip and we're already planning the next one! You can check these out on Leatt's website here. (We do not get anything if you order)
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Best In The Desert racing association is opening up new classes for motorcycles in 2020 and the years going forward so that guys (and girls) who want to race 350's, twin-cylinder adventure bikes, women and family's can all compete in their own classes. They are also starting a Pro Ironman class. If you have never raced desert before this is the perfect organization to check out and see how things are supposed to run. Extremely professional organization that puts on the best races in the country over long distances in our beautiful southwest United States. Very friendly and fun atmosphere where everyone helps everyone, and you don't have to worry about any thievery in the pits if you don't have a support crew with you. There are point to point, hare scrambles (multiple lap loop), and desert challenge races. WOT truck track to singletrack, rocks, whoops, sand, everything the desert has to offer. These races are an incredible amount of fun and you always, always get your money's worth. Below is the full press release. https://bitd.com/best-in-the-desert-announces-new-motorcycle-classes-for-2020/ LAS VEGAS, NV (Oct. 28th, 2019) – Best In The Desert, the largest off-road racing series in North America, announced today it is adding four new classes to its motorcycle division for 2020. The big news starts with the addition of the “Adventure” class for adventure motorcycles featuring two cylinders. We also added the Ironman Pro Class due to many requests from racers. A Women’s class is being added, and we are changing our 300cc class to 399cc for Pro, Amateur, and Sportsman classes. Last but not least Best In The Desert will offer a special Family class for those wishing to compete as part of a family unit. These new classes represent Best In The Desert‘s continued efforts to respond to the evolving motorcycle market, manufacturer’s development efforts, and the changing face of motorcycling. “We’ve been watching the motorcycle market closely for several years, and there’s no question where the growth is in the market. Adventure motorcycles featuring twin cylinders are the fastest-growing segment of the market, and many riders are looking for competitive events to test them in,” commented Best In The Desert Race Operation Manager Donald Jackson. Also, with women now making up almost 20% of all motorcyclists, the time has come for us to offer a 100% women’s class for them to compete in as well. Ours is one of the most exciting forms of racing on the planet, and the addition of these new classes is sure to draw additional interest and attention.” “In addition to the Adventure class, Pro Ironman Class and the Women’s class we are excited to update the 300cc classes to now expand to 399cc,” said Best In The Desert CEO Daryl Folks. “Besides giving all the KTM, BMW, Honda, Yamaha and Triumph adventure motorcycle riders a new platform to compete in on their heavyweight twin-cylinder bikes, the 399cc class will create a level playing field for this highly popular class displacement as well by combining the previous 300cc class into one class for motorcycles with displacement up to 399cc. No longer will 350cc four strokes be forced to race against higher displacement 450s. Instead, they will compete against all motorcycles of 399cc or less. Finally, the addition of the family class is sure to be a home run with those looking to compete as a family. The launch of these new classes is the latest in a long line of initiatives Best In The Desert has undertaken recently to increase motorcycle participation and address the needs of a rapidly changing market. It represents a renewed effort by the ownership of Best In The Desert to bring more riders into the sport as well as an overall commitment to continue to grow the sport of off-road desert racing. The 2020 Season is coming up quick and registration is about ready to launch. Check the BEST IN THE DESERT website often for updates.
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Made a vid from a recent ride, thought I'd share it. Like all my latest, its a 4k upload, so if ya got the bandwidth, go for it!
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Been living in cedar city for ab 2 yrs, I’m so bored of three peaks, I have a single track loop in the canyon behind the golf course that I ride almost every day and that’s starting to get old, I know ab the sand track and the rock track in kanarraville, don’t like dunes, LOVE warner valley but to hot, and there’s still snow up by duck creek(haven’t tried those trails yet). Any suggestions on where to ride? Anyone in the area wanna meet up and ride?
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Hello everyone. I've been a longtime user of the forum, but this will be my first post. I'm taking my son and his friend, both aged 19, to Moab, UT to ride for 4-5 days. I've seen quite a bit of information on this forum, bookmarked several maps, etc., but would love to find someone, or a group of people, to show us the area. I'm happy to pay someone who knows the area well to guide us around. We'll be arriving on Saturday night, March 10th and plan on leaving on Thursday or Friday to come back home to Ft. Worth. Any input is welcome, thanks in advance!!
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A new Motocross track is coming to Southern Utah/Cedar City Area!!! Check us out on instagram at @DNCRaceway https://www.instagram.com/dncraceway/
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Had a chance to tow the trailer down to S Utah and go riding with my best friend. We got into some serious mud and slipped around like crazy and had some great laughs as we tried to stand up in the slippery slop. Rode near Bryce Canyon and only saw a handful of people on the trails. Good times!!!
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Every year my buddies that I grew up with get together for a Dude’s Trip and go camping somewhere around Utah. Now we are getting older and can afford some toys and we all came up with something to ride. Dirt bikes, wheelers, and SxS machines were the mixture. Long story short, we rented an old log cabin (no power, out house, super rustic) and spent 5 days exploring up there. The trails were not hard, but the scenery blew my mind. And now I’m regretting not taking more than a couple pics. I’d highly recommend riding up here with your families. It is BEAUTIFUL up there! I even got to go fishing for a bit and caught a brook trout that I cooked up at the campfire and enjoyed every bite.
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a dirt bike training course that I could put my wife through (and maybe myself)? We are located in Murray so if you know of anyone in Northern Utah, that would be great but we aren't opposed to traveling South either. I know that there are guys out there that will help teach basic skills or even more advanced skills to help improve riding and I know that my wife would like to take a course on this to feel more comfortable on mountain trails and I honestly could use some tips to become a better rider myself (only been riding a few seasons now, and don't have a ton of experience although I can get through some moderately technical trails given enough time). Heck, I may even want to put my daughter through the course too as we are hoping to get her a 110 at some point in the neat future. Any recommendations would be appreciated!