Mohave Medley

DangerDirtyD

DangerDirtyD

iMTB Hooligan
Ride Name: Mohave Medley
When: 1/6-1/8
Time: Any
Where: Needles, CA
Ride Description or Details:
I will find myself in Needles on 1/6/17. Planning to ride Special Activities and Recreation Area (SARA) Park in Lake Havasu City Friday afternoon after I hike 40-acres in Needles. Heading back along Route 66 to Amboy Crater to see the stars. May camp or may trudge home same night depending on how I feel.
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Meet Location: La Verne or Needles
Skill Level: Advanced, Storm Trooper
Ride Pace: Moderate Pace
Type of Ride: Loop, Lolipop
Rider Limit: 1,002
Anticipated Mileage: 15-20
Elevation Gain: 2,000
Ride Duration: 2 hours x2
Previous Ride Reports: PM me
Possible Bail-Outs: These are little rides.
Facilities: Assume none
Food/water suggestions: Food and water
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I did the 6 hour race at Sara park a few years ago and loved it. I have been back to do a few variations of the race route. Fun desert riding with some Great Lake views.
 
The stone age delayed my day, so I didn't make it to the Special Activities and Recreation Area. No matter: Amboy Crater is on the way home. That's the trick, by the way, for experiencing variety. You know, not eating the same mashed potatoes and gravy every day. Did I mention my days are numbered?
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I took the National Trails Highway through the Mojave, which is a much gentler trip than it was 100 years ago...until I reach Amboy Crater. Solo night ride to up and down the west face. While in the cone, I kept thinking about the way out, and a quick safety break psyched me out. Suddenly feeling all alone and cold and kinda being watched, I scurried off on my bike and rode down the west face for the first time in 6 years. I wanted to get it over with. This time I didn't have to bail and toss my bike onto cheese grater basalt. So the frame is intact, and we're even.
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It was three of my most satisfying miles ever.
 
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