Ride the Rug III October 13,2012

HoosierTrailmaster · 08-24-2012, 08:40 AM

CHANGE OF DATE!

Big-E asked for it...he gets it. Ride the Rug V.3. This is a tough sombich with steep descents and climbs. Rocky with steps and baby heads. Ask me why? Because it is beautiful and tests your mettle. This is an out and back with no gas or water. Probably no more than 60 miles but it usually is an all day affair. If you get to the other side (Klondyke) and you feel you won't make the ride back you can ride to Wilcox or Globe and make it a 180 mile round trip. Be prepared with water, tools, lunch and a well maintained bike.

I will post deeper details shortly, just wanted to get it on people's calendars. The ride starts and finishes in Mammoth, AZ which is off State Route 77.

Note: I have heard people say they did this on a KLR 650 and would be pleased to buy dinner for ANYONE who completes this on such a bike.

RIDE: RUG ROAD OUT OF MAMMOTH, AZ
DATE: November 11, 2012
DIFFICULTY: Got to give this one 4 out of 5. Rocky, steep, no water, no gas. Absolutely worth it from a scenic and challenge standpoint. NO BIG BIKES.
LOCATION: MAMMOTH, AZ, SR 77 Approximately 45 miles from Tucson and 90 miles from Phoenix
STAGING AREA: Lions Club gun range on Copper Creek Road. Once into Mammoth take Main Street to the river, go East over the river which runs into River Road. Copper Creek Road is just across the road. Go approximately 1/4 mile to the gun range.
TIMES: Kickstands up at 9AM.

PM me is you need any other info.

Here is a small (and I mean small) of the type trail this is. It really is a great ride.

Fastphil38 · 08-24-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

Big-E asked for it...he gets it. Ride the Rug V.3. This is a tough sombich with steep descents and climbs. Rocky with steps and baby heads. Ask me why? Because it is beautiful and tests your mettle. This is an out and back with no gas or water. Probably no more than 60 miles but it usually is an all day affair. If you get to the other side (Klondyke) and you feel you won't make the ride back you can ride to Wilcox or Globe and make it a 180 mile round trip. Be prepared with water, tools, lunch and a well maintained bike.

I will post deeper details shortly, just wanted to get it on people's calendars. The ride starts and finishes in Mammoth, AZ which is off State Route 77.

Note: I have heard people say they did this on a KLR 650 and would be pleased to buy dinner for ANYONE who completes this on such a bike.

This would be a great warm-up for the Moon ride.

Slowred · 08-24-2012, 08:22 PM

I'm in.

HTM, would the red or pumpkin bike be better for this adventure?

4play · 08-24-2012, 08:29 PM

I'm in too. Terry you could easily do it on either machine.

HoosierTrailmaster · 08-24-2012, 08:29 PM

Hmmmm...I would go Red...you can do it on either bike but you won't feel as bad about it getting beat up as you would the Pumpkin.

Slowred · 08-24-2012, 08:40 PM

Red it is!

60 miles total. So, gas is not an issue, or do you burn lots of fuel and safer to carry extra?

Thx T

4play · 08-24-2012, 08:48 PM

My only trip, HTM and I both paid the price for having well worn rear knobbies. A good tire is a must.

HoosierTrailmaster · 08-24-2012, 09:14 PM

Buddy, it gets easier each time you do it. I bet it will be a go smoothly.

HoosierTrailmaster · 08-24-2012, 09:14 PM

You will be fine on gas.

ApexJeff · 08-25-2012, 07:02 AM

Kinda new to Tucson riding, so if there are any rides scheduled let me know? I ride a R1200 GS Adventure and enjoy some gravel. I own a KLR 650 but it currently is in Costa Rica waiting till next Jan to ride to South America.

Riding the Rug should be fun but realize its not for my moto.. Anyone have any pictures of the ride?

ybracing · 08-25-2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexJeff

Kinda new to Tucson riding, so if there are any rides scheduled let me know? I ride a R1200 GS Adventure and enjoy some gravel. I own a KLR 650 but it currently is in Costa Rica waiting till next Jan to ride to South America.

Riding the Rug should be fun but realize its not for my moto.. Anyone have any pictures of the ride?

Looks good. It is to early to tell if I will be there for it but, here are some pictures and videos to tide you over.
I am posting the links so as to not clutter up the thread.

http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r...%20Rug%20Road/

http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r...20Road%20Ride/

Reidy008 · 08-25-2012, 11:06 AM

You picked a Saturday on purpose but as soon as I get back home I am going to try to schedule that off and make this ride.

Slowred I will have the little 250 with the big tank so I can cover anyone who may need a little extra gas but from the last trip we did it was only 50 miles over and back if we do lunch at the ruins again.

HTM thanks for the early post on the date..

HoosierTrailmaster · 08-25-2012, 01:39 PM

Drew, I picked Saturday cause I need Sunday to recover

. Sounds like it will be a nice crew.

BIG-E · 08-25-2012, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

Big-E asked for it...he gets it. Ride the Rug V.3. This is a tough sombich with steep descents and climbs. Rocky with steps and baby heads. Ask me why? Because it is beautiful and tests your mettle. This is an out and back with no gas or water. Probably no more than 60 miles but it usually is an all day affair. If you get to the other side (Klondyke) and you feel you won't make the ride back you can ride to Wilcox or Globe and make it a 180 mile round trip. Be prepared with water, tools, lunch and a well maintained bike.

I will post deeper details shortly, just wanted to get it on people's calendars. The ride starts and finishes in Mammoth, AZ which is off State Route 77.

Note: I have heard people say they did this on a KLR 650 and would be pleased to buy dinner for ANYONE who completes this on such a bike.

Hey, HEY, All I sid, " Take HIM on the Rug" Rut-Ro.. My palms are all ready sweating!! I hate this ride! (in a good way)

Yea, I am glutten for punishment, I am IN!!

I got sometin' for you this time Mr. Rug Road!! A new Husaberg!!

Heed HTM's warning people, this IS tough ride. For me anyway. Last time, there was NO way I could go back over the mountain!

See you all soon!!

Thanks for hosting this again Hoos-your-Daddy!!

refokus · 08-25-2012, 08:34 PM

I might be in for this.....need to get the magic button fixed, dead battery. Had to kick several times today, It sucked

08-24-2012, 08:40 AM	#1
HoosierTrailmaster ^OP Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,095	Ride the Rug III October 13,2012 CHANGE OF DATE! Big-E asked for it...he gets it. Ride the Rug V.3. This is a tough sombich with steep descents and climbs. Rocky with steps and baby heads. Ask me why? Because it is beautiful and tests your mettle. This is an out and back with no gas or water. Probably no more than 60 miles but it usually is an all day affair. If you get to the other side (Klondyke) and you feel you won't make the ride back you can ride to Wilcox or Globe and make it a 180 mile round trip. Be prepared with water, tools, lunch and a well maintained bike. I will post deeper details shortly, just wanted to get it on people's calendars. The ride starts and finishes in Mammoth, AZ which is off State Route 77. Note: I have heard people say they did this on a KLR 650 and would be pleased to buy dinner for ANYONE who completes this on such a bike. RIDE: RUG ROAD OUT OF MAMMOTH, AZ DATE: November 11, 2012 DIFFICULTY: Got to give this one 4 out of 5. Rocky, steep, no water, no gas. Absolutely worth it from a scenic and challenge standpoint. NO BIG BIKES. LOCATION: MAMMOTH, AZ, SR 77 Approximately 45 miles from Tucson and 90 miles from Phoenix STAGING AREA: Lions Club gun range on Copper Creek Road. Once into Mammoth take Main Street to the river, go East over the river which runs into River Road. Copper Creek Road is just across the road. Go approximately 1/4 mile to the gun range. TIMES: Kickstands up at 9AM. PM me is you need any other info. Here is a small (and I mean small) of the type trail this is. It really is a great ride. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes" HoosierTrailmaster screwed with this post 10-15-2012 at 05:02 PM

08-24-2012, 08:29 PM	#4
4play Next? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Avondale, AZ Oddometer: 1,818	I'm in too. Terry you could easily do it on either machine. __________________ Family is not just about who has your blood, but who has your back!

08-24-2012, 08:29 PM	#5
HoosierTrailmaster ^OP Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,095	Hmmmm...I would go Red...you can do it on either bike but you won't feel as bad about it getting beat up as you would the Pumpkin. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

08-24-2012, 08:48 PM	#7
4play Next? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Avondale, AZ Oddometer: 1,818	My only trip, HTM and I both paid the price for having well worn rear knobbies. A good tire is a must. __________________ Family is not just about who has your blood, but who has your back!

08-24-2012, 09:14 PM	#8
HoosierTrailmaster ^OP Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,095	Buddy, it gets easier each time you do it. I bet it will be a go smoothly. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

08-24-2012, 08:22 PM	#3
Slowred Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Oddometer: 434	I'm in. HTM, would the red or pumpkin bike be better for this adventure?

08-24-2012, 08:40 PM	#6
Slowred Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Oddometer: 434	Red it is! 60 miles total. So, gas is not an issue, or do you burn lots of fuel and safer to carry extra? Thx T

08-24-2012, 09:14 PM	#9
HoosierTrailmaster ^OP Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,095	You will be fine on gas. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

08-25-2012, 07:02 AM	#10
ApexJeff Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Tucson, Bahia de Kino, Sonora, MX, Wyoming Oddometer: 101	Tucson BMW rider Kinda new to Tucson riding, so if there are any rides scheduled let me know? I ride a R1200 GS Adventure and enjoy some gravel. I own a KLR 650 but it currently is in Costa Rica waiting till next Jan to ride to South America. Riding the Rug should be fun but realize its not for my moto.. Anyone have any pictures of the ride?

08-25-2012, 11:06 AM	#12
Reidy008 I,m in if we go fast Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Peoria, AZ Oddometer: 1,444	On a Saturday You picked a Saturday on purpose but as soon as I get back home I am going to try to schedule that off and make this ride. Slowred I will have the little 250 with the big tank so I can cover anyone who may need a little extra gas but from the last trip we did it was only 50 miles over and back if we do lunch at the ruins again. HTM thanks for the early post on the date..

08-25-2012, 01:39 PM	#13
HoosierTrailmaster ^OP Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,095	Drew, I picked Saturday cause I need Sunday to recover . Sounds like it will be a nice crew. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

08-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#15
refokus Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: North Phoenix Oddometer: 1,485	I might be in for this.....need to get the magic button fixed, dead battery. Had to kick several times today, It sucked __________________ KTM 450 EXC Suzuki DR650 Kawasaki KLX250 "Single Trac is like Scotch, you have to aquire a taste for it!"

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