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

Oh, BTW, we have a Scott's 20% off and a dirt tricks 50% off certificate from the raffle, any of you FF's plan on buying from them soon I'll pass them on as we won't being using either for quite some time. PM me and I'll mail them out when I can.


-Finn

Finn, I feel for ya. Really I do. Today was the first time since March 6th (when I fractured my wrist) that I've ridden a bike - and it wasn't on dirt. Managed an easy commute to/from work, but it sure beats the general suckiness that is public transport. I am still bummed that I had to miss the rally and we didn't get to meet. I am eagerly awaiting the post announcing next year's rally.... hopefully you'll be there, or that we'll meet up sometime before then.

In the meantime, tell me more about this block and tackle setup you have.

I've been carrying it for years, finally had to use it when I went off a steep trail I couldn't get back up on easily and didn't want to tear up the side of the mountain. Worked perfectly and exactly the situation why I carry one for my solo adventures. Packs about the size of a cigarette pack.

http://www.happy-trail.com/Products/EZ-Pull-(Adventure-Engineering)__AEN-spc-EZ-spc-PULL.aspx



I carry a couple of climbing slings out of my work climbing gear kit, I was lucky with a good rock to rig to this time and figure if there no natural rig point I figured I could pound my Enduro Star Trail Stand into the ground to tie off to, since I carry a 15' tow strap I can use that too if need be.










COngrats on getting back in the saddle, hope to meet you sometime soon and let our Bergs' meet!

Here's the GSA version of the recovery system... spendy, but still less expensive than a tow truck having to pull you back up to the trail...

Not for sale online from this site, unfortunately...
http://pugetsoundsafety.com/main.php?task=products&cmd=main#cat=23&pid=73

Same item, but available for sale online...
http://www.bestrestproducts.com/p-340-motorcycle-recovery-system-mrs.aspx

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Sorry to hear about your injury... Get well soon and keep taking photos...

finn, damn that's worse that i thought. i agree, the protective armor and jacket offered some degree of protection, without them it would have been a lot worse.

all of us here are hoping for your recovery. give us a shout if you need anything, which i'm sure we can come up with something.

andy - you're such a giver. like dave pinocono said, it's the gift that keeps on giving.....

folks. mark your 2014 calendar, march 27, 28 and 29. same as the last one, we are taking over the whole campground and hotel rooms.


however..........they have a new policy now. i have to make a deposit for the reservation. no more verbal.

PSR management wants you to know that they are thankful for the huge business they received from us. biggest so far this year. gas, lunch and alcohol tabs hit the fan. noobs on alcohol.....:huh

Calendar marked - start the bloody thread already!

I'm planning on it!

That looks somewhat familiar.
This one is the result of a friends mountain bike accident.



Clavicle breakage seems to be going around.

I should add that the guy is back to full time work (fireman) and riding because he, with his wife's help, didn't exceed the doctors orders when it came to doing shit.
LET IT HEAL!!!

Originally Posted by NSFW. mark your 2014 calendar, march 27, 28 and 29. same as the last one, we are taking over the whole campground and hotel rooms.


I am in and will bring 2 more Paramedics.

what he said

Bring a spare shifter too!

I have my old one still and will keep it on the bike.
Thanks again!

So how many miles did you manage to get out of the 80's?

I still have the rear on but it is done - the front is fine. I guess its time to put a different one on. I was happy with how the TKC80 handled but 3 days on a new tire and 20% left is unacceptable. Maybe i spin my tires too much.

Damn, that is unfortunate Finn, just read this thread now after some absence. Hope you heal fast, and glad it was not worse!

Thanks Joel, folks have been most gracious in offering help and it is much appreciated. I'm having some trouble sleeping now and then..... late night posting here.... but goes with the territory while waiting for meds to kick back in.
The surgery went very well, better than I had imagined and I'm starting to feel better already with lots of help from Nancy.

With all the good advice and encouragement I'll be back in no time.




Great to hear we already have dates for next year, start the countdown!

I have to say though, PSR should be taking care of things like the trash and supplying more toilets, WE are the customers here and you're paying them more money for 1 weekend than just about anyone else for their entire year. They shouldn't be squeezing you for trash pickup money and we shouldn't have to haul out our own trash after paying to stay at a private campground resort, or having 3 toilets for 200+ people. That was gross towards the end and it was frustrating to see you scrambling to collect money for trash pick up after all the work you've done and money paid to PSR.
That place was dead each time I went through this year, I bet your event is like a months income or more.
You are the client giving them big business, I just hope you can use that to negotiate what's best for you, for the charities we are raising money for and for us poor advriders.
Now they want a cash deposit in advance from a non-profit, well established organizer like you?

Shady.

With how much cash you pay them, we could have portable toilets and showers brought into all that flat public land down by Ballarat and have the event without them...



alright, percoset kicked in, i'll stop babbling.

Heal quick, count me in for some rides when your better and I agree with the PSR rant.

I was right next the F'n toilets this year, well behind the poor guys in that motorhome, it was shall we say, fresh by the second day!

What he said.
OK except for the percoset kicking in part.

IMO - We should be accommodated and not milked for what would be normal business practices simple because we have so many participants.

Lockwood Valley Road towards 33/Ojai? I took that route home after Warped.

I believe this is the corner:



I slowed my pace down a few minutes before this to take in the scenery. I did that at just the right time apparently..

Hope you recover quickly!