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14th Annual Smokey Bear Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride

So nice to be here. Almost 30 degrees cooler than when we stopped for groceries in Artesia. F7C6CD12-A089-4BA3-8E48-F82D37059244.jpegA5CA3CFD-7CC7-4877-A553-6C80576C29BB.jpeg
 
Maybe, maybe not..... I hope I can get out there for a day or two this week. We've got family in from out of state, so perhaps not. If there's a couple days that they are going to be out doing things without me (Six Flags, Schlitterbahn), maybe I can get to NM.

If nothing else, a 10-year-old nephew from Wisconsin and 17-year-old nephew from North Carolina are going to get some dirt time at Zars Ranch with me this week (before noon, not trying to cook anyone). It'll be hot but making memories with family will be worth it. And I'll be known as the cool uncle with the cool toys!
 
Tommorow is:

Monday, July 25 - Ride Day
Acclamation Day

Daily pre-ride gathering - ride grouping up usually takes place each morning starting about 830a: In the gravel lot to the right of the Chamber of Commerce, off Lynx Ave @ US82.

Groups take off about 9a, with a day's worth of fuel or a full charge, ready to ride.

Willing group leaders are encouraged and appreciated. The more group leaders there are, the smaller the groups are which offers a better chance for similarity of bike size, ride goals, etc. You don't have to be any expert on the area to lead a group, just have an adventurous spirit and know how to read the map.

It is suggested riders group up based on:
  • Technical desire
  • Expected pace
  • Hours to ride
  • Bike size
  • Range
  • Etc.
Similarity of daily ride goals equals more enjoyment and comfort for each rider.

The group I lead will take a lunch break in the woods about 1p each ride day, I usually bring a sandwich and a snack.

Map
Click the image or link below to view the map, hard copies can be obtained for free at the forest service office.
4 Lost Lodge Rd. Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone: 575-682-2551

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Sacramento Ranger District (Cloudcroft area)

The Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM's) are your legal documents for where you can and cannot take a motorized vehicle. They show where you can legally drive, take your motorcycles, ATVs or UTVs and where you can disperse camp (aka road-side camp).

OHV Trail Riding Areas
 
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😁. Slackers. I’ve been there since noon.
 

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Don't know if I've done horse ridge. Mark will have to show me next time
 
Great ride once again
 

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