Off season NC off road riding, anyone?

[bmart]

We ended up in the sand Saturday. (pah-toey)

Sucky Sand 2023-12-16

10 new items · Album by Brad Martone

photos.app.goo.gl

Still hopeful for this weekend. Sunday looks like 60s!

 

[boike333]

Requesting this to be renamed sexy sand!

 

[bmart]

I did a quick search for "sexy sand" images, but found none that were family friendly to post here!

 

[bmart]

And for those of you who want something to watch off season, have you tried Itchy Boots on Youtube? Today's might be some of the worst conditions I've seen her ride in. I'd never take anyone on roads like these, including myself!

Anyone up for some low key off road this month or next? I'll be out there!

 

[bmart]

Very late notice, but anyone local to Uwharrie is local to join us today. Rolling out of the outpost at 12:30 for 1-3 hours of riding the forest service roads.

Eldorado Outpost · 4021 NC-109, Troy, NC 27371

★★★★★ · General store

www.google.com

 

[boike333]

Nice! Sorry I can’t join today!

 

[bmart]

The weather is finally turning. I was actually warm today in my off road gear! It's been a great few days, riding four of the last five.

 

[The B Team]

@bmart I actually want to try and get geared up to play this winter...what're a couple decent but cheap (sub $2500 or so) bike models I can keep an eye out for this summer that are legal and reasonable?

edit: also I prefer things on the more sporty/flickable side.

 

[Laszlo]

CRF250l. Had it and was great. Needed nothing to engine. One of those bikes that was sold and I pine for it sometimes...

 

[The B Team]

Baller. Thanks, I'll look for one.

 

[bmart]

Agreed. If you want more power and better suspension for more money, there are a lot of options.

 

[MK3Brent]

 

[The B Team]

Agreed. If you want more power and better suspension for more money, there are a lot of options.

Nope, neither. Cheap enough to enjoy and not steal from my TD, training, or tire budgets. ty

 

[bmart]

Brent's sarcasm...although it is funny how the red wheel paint guy ran out of paint on everywheel...

 

[The B Team]

My "neither" was directed at the "more power or better suspension" comment. I was just ignoring the ducati post.

 

[bmart]

I can tell you that I loved riding my friend's 450s at speed...the 250 Rally (and my little KLX) were much nicer to spend a whole day on, sedately.

 

[The B Team]

Appreciate it, going to focus on the 250. I am 4 hours away from you and 3 from GWNF, so I would be trailering.

 

[bmart]

There are many sources for routes, but gravel map is a nice one. Download the GPX files and load them to something free like Osmand and you're rolling.

 

[The B Team]

Ty. Currently using Avenza and the USFS maps. Will check out ormand/gravel maps.