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I did not get out to the class until mid afternoon on the last day, so I missed most of the action. However, I was able to get some shots and some videos.
DO NOT ask me anyone's name!
If you see yourself or your bike in a pic/vid, speak up. There were some seriously nice bikes out there!
Sweet Triumph 1200 Adventure, I think the only Triumph out there today
One of the new 1250 GSAs - not sure what the "exclusive" means
Jarrett's AT1000
Jorge "Ocho" and Jarrett, not sure who that is far left or far right.
The big KTM!
Kicking it Old's Cool on an 1150 GS!
Jorge on his Versys 300
Had to give him a helping push to get out of the big rut
Every one heads across the dam to the big rocky creek crossing and one of the short single track loops
Jarrett heading out
Spill way for the dam
The rocky creek crossing, which not a whole lot of people attempted...
Bill shows how it is done and makes it look EASY!
What you don't see here is the big mud pit just over the rise behind Bill, the guy in the hat that everyone is looking at
Once these big bikes get stalled going up hill on loose stuff, it is hard to get them going again! Momentum is EVERYTHING!
The only lady in the class, on a Super Sherpa 250. She didn't quite make it going across the first time, but aced it going back!!
The mud pit
Bill's bike again
Coming into this corner it is wet and deep soft sand. Then they head off to the single track. I am amazed at how well some of the guys on the BIG bikes did on that stuff!!
This is the approach to the corner
All those guys wussed out and went the easy way back to the main area
But first, they had a bit of sand to deal with
Jarrett did the single track and got up this pretty steep hill climb great! Down at the bottom was a creek crossing with a steep approach covered in loose sand. Coming back up this side there were several pretty big "steps" to get over to washed out roots.
The sandy approach to the creek is back there where one of the instructors is waiting.
A better view of the mud pit by the creek crossing
Broken windshield and other bits on his pretty new ride, but he's still going at it and having a blast!
Hmmm...
Bill about to explain proper bike towing technique
Strap to right peg on tow bike and left peg on towed bike. Strap that loops over peg.
Towed bike should seek to stay off to one side at about a 5-20 degree angle to avoid strap with front and so as not to create to much side load on either bike if they get out too far.
Communication between riders is KEY!!
A Wee Strom 650 towing a might KTM!
Even the Super Sherpa was able to tow another bike without any problems.
A few of the obstacles used during the training
The Sherpa takes it turn getting towed
I totally forgot her name
She is from Norman, Ok. and her boyfriend works at the BMW place in the Woodlands (He's also from Norman).
Cory?
Totally out of focus because I was too close, but that little clip strap thing is cool, like a reusable zip tie.
I think it was 38 riders and 6 instructors.
I would love to have been able to take this class, but had other obligations on Sunday and I thought I had to work Monday. When I got to work, my Dad asked why I was there... Apparently, he forgot to tell me we were taking the day off, which we've historically never done
So I high tailed it down some back roads through the Sam Houston NF to get to Brad's place and watch the class. Brad Burch owns the ranch. It was nice to meet Bill and see the other folks. Glenn St. John and Woodsguy were both there with their proper dirt bikes, pretending to be old and slow...
I am still waiting on all the videos to upload to YouTube. I'll put those in the next post.
I did not get out to the class until mid afternoon on the last day, so I missed most of the action. However, I was able to get some shots and some videos.
DO NOT ask me anyone's name!
If you see yourself or your bike in a pic/vid, speak up. There were some seriously nice bikes out there!Sweet Triumph 1200 Adventure, I think the only Triumph out there today
One of the new 1250 GSAs - not sure what the "exclusive" means
Jarrett's AT1000
Jorge "Ocho" and Jarrett, not sure who that is far left or far right.
The big KTM!
Kicking it Old's Cool on an 1150 GS!
Jorge on his Versys 300
Had to give him a helping push to get out of the big rut
Every one heads across the dam to the big rocky creek crossing and one of the short single track loops
Jarrett heading out
Spill way for the dam
The rocky creek crossing, which not a whole lot of people attempted...
Bill shows how it is done and makes it look EASY!
What you don't see here is the big mud pit just over the rise behind Bill, the guy in the hat that everyone is looking at
Once these big bikes get stalled going up hill on loose stuff, it is hard to get them going again! Momentum is EVERYTHING!
The only lady in the class, on a Super Sherpa 250. She didn't quite make it going across the first time, but aced it going back!!
The mud pit
Bill's bike again
Coming into this corner it is wet and deep soft sand. Then they head off to the single track. I am amazed at how well some of the guys on the BIG bikes did on that stuff!!
This is the approach to the corner
All those guys wussed out and went the easy way back to the main area
But first, they had a bit of sand to deal with
Jarrett did the single track and got up this pretty steep hill climb great! Down at the bottom was a creek crossing with a steep approach covered in loose sand. Coming back up this side there were several pretty big "steps" to get over to washed out roots.
The sandy approach to the creek is back there where one of the instructors is waiting.
A better view of the mud pit by the creek crossing
Broken windshield and other bits on his pretty new ride, but he's still going at it and having a blast!
Hmmm...
Bill about to explain proper bike towing technique
Strap to right peg on tow bike and left peg on towed bike. Strap that loops over peg.
Towed bike should seek to stay off to one side at about a 5-20 degree angle to avoid strap with front and so as not to create to much side load on either bike if they get out too far.
Communication between riders is KEY!!
A Wee Strom 650 towing a might KTM!
Even the Super Sherpa was able to tow another bike without any problems.
A few of the obstacles used during the training
The Sherpa takes it turn getting towed
I totally forgot her name
She is from Norman, Ok. and her boyfriend works at the BMW place in the Woodlands (He's also from Norman).Cory?
Totally out of focus because I was too close, but that little clip strap thing is cool, like a reusable zip tie.
I think it was 38 riders and 6 instructors.
I would love to have been able to take this class, but had other obligations on Sunday and I thought I had to work Monday. When I got to work, my Dad asked why I was there... Apparently, he forgot to tell me we were taking the day off, which we've historically never done
So I high tailed it down some back roads through the Sam Houston NF to get to Brad's place and watch the class. Brad Burch owns the ranch. It was nice to meet Bill and see the other folks. Glenn St. John and Woodsguy were both there with their proper dirt bikes, pretending to be old and slow...I am still waiting on all the videos to upload to YouTube. I'll put those in the next post.
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