Mar. 28-31, 2013 Death Valley Noob's Rally

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by J Lewis

I see a lot of people wanting to learn how to do things on their motorbike. Loop it out, crash it in sand, ride like Joel.

Well, I can't help with that. But to see if any of the promoting I did last year is actually paying off, we have a few schools scheduled previous to this event so you can head out to the Noob Rally a better and safer rider. Get it in two days, not 10 minutes!

Our winter/spring schedule should be on my web site very soon,
JIMMY

www.jimmylewisoffroad.com

thanks jimmy for chiming in and for being supportive. hope to see you at the event.

fellow noobs and intermediate riders - i post pictures of me on the ground to remind everyone that we are all vulnerable. take jimmy's class and you'll be surprised how good of a rider you can be and you get to keep the rubber side down.

Originally Posted by traveltoad

This is a very worth while class. Jimmy has been de-nOObing nOObs for many years.

2004

the best xmas, birthday or wedding gift to one self is a "riding lesson". skip the farkles for now, and get yourself a lifetime gift.

the paybacks:
1. less broken mirrors, levers, pedals, and bike parts to replace. your bike will stay shiny......
2. less likely going to the er.
3. gain the skills and you become more confident. riding will be more fun and safe.
4. the skills or at least the principles you learn will remain with you forever.
5. it will open up your potentials.
6. learning is a continuous process; none of us here already know it all.

we know, it's not cheap, but look at the benefits.

[McKay]

Originally Posted by NSFW

thanks jimmy for chiming in and for being supportive. hope to see you at the event.

fellow noobs and intermediate riders - i post pictures of me on the ground to remind everyone that we are all vulnerable. take jimmy's class and you'll be surprised how good of a rider you can be and you get to keep the rubber side down.








the best xmas, birthday or wedding gift to one self is a "riding lesson". skip the farkles for now, and get yourself a lifetime gift.

the paybacks:
1. less broken mirrors, levers, pedals, and bike parts to replace. your bike will stay shiny......
2. less likely going to the er.
3. gain the skills and you become more confident. riding will be more fun and safe.
4. the skills or at least the principles you learn will remain with you forever.
5. it will open up your potentials.
6. learning is a continuous process; none of us here already know it all.

we know, it's not cheap, but look at the benefits.

I think Im going, any takers to go with me?

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by volo

I'm in: bruce (volo) / t/f/s/s / (not sure which bike yet) / all meals / camping in RV area with seth (lifeofreilly) and the Adobe crew from San Francisco/San Jose.

I'm a Dual-sport and DV n00b - really looking forward to this after hearing all the stories.

I will also likely donate some software - will coordinate with the other Adobe guys.

Originally Posted by fishwhisperer

I'm Scott, Noob and first post. Was just at Saline Valley this past week with my noob ride. I'm all in, as in all nights, TFSS, all meals, on my '07 KTM 640 ADV. Will be trailering from the East Bay with my tacoma if somebody wants to team up.

Originally Posted by WarrenDLee

Hi, i'm Warren, this is my first post. I work @ Adobe where I heard about this trip and would like to be counted in as well.

Warren /(WarrenDLee)/F800GS/All Nights/All Meals/can volunteer

FIRST POST.....you guys are great for coming out of the mines.

i think baldy will be happy to see this thread dragged you guys out of the hole and turned to adventure riders.............


seriously, this is what this thread is all about. big thanks to all of you.


i envy all you adobe riders for riding cool bikes, just not sure if they will stay shiny after the event....

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by LuluOfDenver

OMG Joel, what am I getting myself into??? I've never ridden in sand--I expect there will be numerous pics of me like that by the end of the rally!

Good thing I'm coming by truck, I'll need to haul in the beer for the evenings

folks, death valley is full of sand, but there are routes that are enjoyable with only little or just portions. the terrain transforms to a different landscape after a big rain storm.

we will have different ride groups and you join the skill level you fit it. we are here to make it fun and safe for everyone. no guarantee, but the group will work as a team. strength in numbers.

Originally Posted by 6USMC6

Mike - 6USMC6 IN. Will have the Muffynmonster as pillion.
R1200ST (Yeah, a road bike).
Riding in from Eastern WV.
Camping with Lonestar2112 and scott P.
Expect to arrive Thursday, leaving Monday AM.

wow from west virginia....

thanks mike for taking the time and rolling the distance.

Originally Posted by S_Palmer

IN, +2more thur- sun, truck in, camp, all meals
sounds like fun

yes, it's always fun. great to have you and your friends.



EVERYONE, before you post, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE FRONT PAGE

THANKS.

[Mr. G]

Joel

Please add my friend Ron to the in list. He'll be staying in my RV. He rides some kind of Suzuki DS.

Don't know if he'll go for the meals yet, probably depends what they cost. He's a cheap bastige ....

Thanks

[Ladybug0048]

Spring in Death Valley sounds like the place for me. Count me IN.

Ladybug0048/Sherry and a friend, I will pickup-truck camping with a couple of tents. I don't know about the food, may I decide later? I'll be there Sunday 3/24/12 and leaving Sunday morning 3/31/12.

I will be riding the Superbug (DR200)


The Superbug has sand experience.


LittleWan tells me to "Make Sand My Favorite", we'll see how that works I'm not a noob but I ride like one so take it easy on me.

I hope to find some cool relics and spring desert flowers. If that fails I know the stars at night are awesome and there are no sasquatch in Death Valley.

[DannyG]

sorry..

i'm in T/F/S/S all food... camping 100% don't know 530 or 950, so i also don't know if im trucking or not but i will pay for truck spot

[Mr. G]

Originally Posted by NSFW

we reserved the whole panamint springs campground for this event. there are rv sites with full hook up and tent camping (either on bike or truck). there are also some dry sites big enough for big trucks and rv.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT PSR AND ASK FOR A SITE, YOU HAVE TO DO IT HERE, INCLUDING PAYMENTS (CAMPING AND FOOD).

the accomodations:
dry and tent camping - 150 people
12 full hook up rv site - 50 people

motel - all rooms taken, except for thursday.

ONCE WE REACHED 200 PEOPLE, THE LIST IS CLOSED!

Joel are you taking payments for the sites and assigning them yet?

[Little Bike]

Originally Posted by spafxer

With the Holidays upon us riding might slow down a bit,,, or not but never fear, if we need to instill some knowledge on the new group of NooBs we'll make it happen. Riding, changing flats, and what to bring will all be covered soon !

Maybe you can make it to the Long Beach M/C show so we can meet you ?

It's a good place to see what is available for Dual Sporting...

It'd be great to meet at the LB show, but I have a friend's 60th birthday party that weekend that goes to about 1 a.m. I don't think I'm going to be capable of human interaction on Sunday (much less operating a motor vehicle).

Have to meet everybody at the rally Thanks though'

[sopascat]

Originally Posted by Mr. G

Joel are you taking payments for the sites and assigning them yet?

I'm pretty sure he said payment info will be after the first of the year

[elifino]

Got the time off so my wife and I will be there.
We will be arriving on the 24th.

Doug (elifino) T/F/S/S/3 dinners/RV spot
Ann (elifino) T/F/S/S/3 dinners

[headstaller]

Perhaps we can request for a special noob/beginner session if we have enough participants ?

Originally Posted by J Lewis

I see a lot of people wanting to learn how to do things on their motorbike. Loop it out, crash it in sand, ride like Joel.

Well, I can't help with that. But to see if any of the promoting I did last year is actually paying off, we have a few schools scheduled previous to this event so you can head out to the Noob Rally a better and safer rider. Get it in two days, not 10 minutes!

Our winter/spring schedule should be on my web site very soon,
JIMMY

www.jimmylewisoffroad.com

[ThomasVolomitz]

I would really like to attend this event (from Ohio).

[slowpoke]

81. Henry: Thursday-Sunday/All meals/Trailer In

[XC Rider]

Alright, put in on the IN list. Gonna try and make it for this one from VA. It's tentative at the moment (due to work & financial obligations) but I've been wanting to do this one for a while; that and I might be able to see family at the same time. I'll either be trucking in with a KTM 525 or riding in with a Suzuki DRZ400.