2nd Annual Daytona Bike Week Dual Sport

EbarDP48 · 01-07-2007, 06:38 PM

I'll be putting together another Dual Sport ride during Daytona Bike Week. It will take place of Saturday March 10th. We'll meet in Deland Florida about 12 miles west of Daytona and ride through the Ocala National Forest. We'll take in the Some nice forest roads, back country pavement and even cross the St. Johns on a ferry boat.
Here's some pictures from last years ride

The ferry ride
EbarDP48 > Daytona Adventure ride 2006 photo

Rons Side trip into the ditch

EbarDP48 > Daytona Adventure ride 2006 photo

A tiger takes a swim

EbarDP48 > Daytona Adventure ride 2006 photo

Hope to see some of you there!
Bert

I'm also looking to get a DR350 transported from either Chiago or Pa. anyone from these areas coming down?
Let me know.
Bert

knybanjo · 01-07-2007, 06:53 PM

Daytona is looking better all the time.

Is there a specific time and place to meet on the 10th?

That way it could be put on the schedule/list of possibilities.

I doubt I'll have access to the net while camping unless I take the time to find a library.

EbarDP48 · 01-07-2007, 07:14 PM

We'll meet at the Huddle House on 15A (Spring Hill Ave) about 1/4 mile north of SR44 In Deland florida. If you're coming from the Daytona Area, it's about 15 minutes west of I-95 and US 92 near the speedway in Daytona.
I'll be there to grab something to eat at 7:30 and we'll pull out around 8:30.
Bert

jaydee1445 · 01-08-2007, 04:58 AM

Hey Bert,
This looks like I could ride 2 up with Mata. What do you Think?
Still working on her getting her own Bike.

Jaydee

Jack Daniel · 01-08-2007, 05:28 AM

Hey Bert

I thought you already generated a thread in regards to this year's ride

You know I'll be there

And Jaydee, Mata better be ready to walk a little

If we do the ferry crossing again the sand in that area gets worked over pretty good by speeding cars and trucks

mark1305 · 01-08-2007, 05:58 AM

Count me in!

Same route as before?

EbarDP48 · 01-08-2007, 09:20 AM

To Jaydee...I think this event might be a handful two up...

To Jack D...I thought I just posted some generic info on the last post..I better check and I'll try to merge the two to make sure not to screw it up anymore.

To Mark..We'll see ya there and it will be much of the same route with a few new roads thrown in. I want to pre-ride a few areas to confirm the route.

Bert

Ron E · 01-08-2007, 04:36 PM

That little side trip gave me a little more adventure than I was ready for or wanted. I decided if dirt (sand) road riding was in my future I needed a lighter, less breakable bike. You guys enjoy!

EVILONE · 01-09-2007, 12:14 PM

Looks like Knybanjo and me are gonna make the trip.Cant wait to see you guys.Im gettin anxious to get out of here.......cold sux

EVILONE

MC-Leather · 01-09-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVILONE

Looks like Knybanjo and me are gonna make the trip.Cant wait to see you guys.Im gettin anxious to get out of here.......cold sux

EVILONE

Are you driving or riding? I was thinking of going down for the AHRMA races earlier in the week.

redfishguide · 01-09-2007, 09:05 PM

Hey Bert,

Count me in I had a great time last year. Thanks for doing it again.

Jack Brown
Beaufort S.C.
http://tinyurl.com/4dndf

flan8tive · 01-10-2007, 06:20 AM

I have it in the calender...anybody want to meet up in Longwood, FL and ride there? Hate doing those dark-thirty departures solo...this is a knobbies ride, correct?

EVILONE · 01-10-2007, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC-Leather

Are you driving or riding? I was thinking of going down for the AHRMA races earlier in the week.

What kind of question is that?It wouldnt be an adventure unless we were riding

,you wanna go?

EVILONE

MC-Leather · 01-10-2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVILONE

What kind of question is that?It wouldnt be an adventure unless we were riding

,you wanna go?

EVILONE

Your a better man than me if your riding that DR to Daytona. I'm not sure if/when I'm going. It's a bit far out for me and I'm feeling kinda broke.

EbarDP48 · 01-10-2007, 09:24 AM

If I remember right, the basic route will be around 150 miles. We'll have about a 50/ 50 mix of dirt and country back roads. I plan on preriding next month. I plan on adding a few more dirt sections, but the route will be based off last years route with modifications.
The ideal bike is a 650/400 with a rider able to handle sand. Most of the roads will be light sand, but because conditions change with the weather, there could be sections that will test your true sand skills. Last years group included a 950 KTM, a Triumph Tiger and a 1150 GS. a couple of sections were by passed by the larger bike riders and we had a few close calls (see the picture of Ron's 650 GS in the ditch).
As I always say to anyone that asks about a ride in Florida. Even a short section of sand can prove to be a white-knuckle experience if you're not used to it.
I try to start off with easier sections so if you feel they are too much, you can bail out and just enjoy the day riding back roads.
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being pure pavement and 10 being a GNCC off road event, I'd consider this to be a 2 on 50% a 4 on 20% and a 6/7 on the last 30%..the only reason being is the sand. All off roads will be double track forest roads with a couple water crossings. nothing very serious and you can expect to get a little mud on your bike through one or two of them.

Hope this answers some questions.
I'll post more specific meet information with a map of the meeting location later.
Bert

01-07-2007, 06:38 PM	#1
EbarDP48 ^OP Got Adventure? Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 811	2nd Annual Daytona Bike Week Dual Sport I'll be putting together another Dual Sport ride during Daytona Bike Week. It will take place of Saturday March 10th. We'll meet in Deland Florida about 12 miles west of Daytona and ride through the Ocala National Forest. We'll take in the Some nice forest roads, back country pavement and even cross the St. Johns on a ferry boat. Here's some pictures from last years ride The ferry ride Rons Side trip into the ditch A tiger takes a swim Hope to see some of you there! Bert I'm also looking to get a DR350 transported from either Chiago or Pa. anyone from these areas coming down? Let me know. Bert __________________ Once you've gone adventure, you can never go back.

01-07-2007, 06:53 PM	#2
knybanjo kinda slow Joined: May 2006 Location: out in the clover patch Oddometer: 20,461	Daytona is looking better all the time. Is there a specific time and place to meet on the 10th? That way it could be put on the schedule/list of possibilities. I doubt I'll have access to the net while camping unless I take the time to find a library. __________________ SmugMug coupon 0E8WP3kJcvvbY save $5 The Banjo Rides

01-07-2007, 07:14 PM	#3
EbarDP48 ^OP Got Adventure? Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 811	We'll meet at the Huddle House on 15A (Spring Hill Ave) about 1/4 mile north of SR44 In Deland florida. If you're coming from the Daytona Area, it's about 15 minutes west of I-95 and US 92 near the speedway in Daytona. I'll be there to grab something to eat at 7:30 and we'll pull out around 8:30. Bert __________________ Once you've gone adventure, you can never go back.

01-08-2007, 05:28 AM	#5
Jack Daniel See Ya At The Scrub Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL Oddometer: 11,813	Hey Bert I thought you already generated a thread in regards to this year's ride You know I'll be there And Jaydee, Mata better be ready to walk a little If we do the ferry crossing again the sand in that area gets worked over pretty good by speeding cars and trucks __________________ Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans JOHN LENNON The Scrub The Swamp

01-08-2007, 05:58 AM	#6
mark1305 Old Enough To Know Better Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Merritt Island, FL Oddometer: 5,520	Count me in! Same route as before? __________________ Mark J Merritt Island, FL When a person asks you for advice, they don't want advice. They want corroboration.

01-08-2007, 04:58 AM	#4
jaydee1445 Footpeg Crash Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Location: high sided into the orange grove Oddometer: 3,653	Hey Bert, This looks like I could ride 2 up with Mata. What do you Think? Still working on her getting her own Bike. Jaydee

01-08-2007, 09:20 AM	#7
EbarDP48 ^OP Got Adventure? Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 811	To Jaydee...I think this event might be a handful two up... To Jack D...I thought I just posted some generic info on the last post..I better check and I'll try to merge the two to make sure not to screw it up anymore. To Mark..We'll see ya there and it will be much of the same route with a few new roads thrown in. I want to pre-ride a few areas to confirm the route. Bert __________________ Once you've gone adventure, you can never go back.

01-08-2007, 04:36 PM	#8
Ron E Wannabe 650 Joined: Aug 2005 Oddometer: 22	That little side trip gave me a little more adventure than I was ready for or wanted. I decided if dirt (sand) road riding was in my future I needed a lighter, less breakable bike. You guys enjoy!

01-09-2007, 12:14 PM	#9
EVILONE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Western NC Oddometer: 1,315	Looks like Knybanjo and me are gonna make the trip.Cant wait to see you guys.Im gettin anxious to get out of here.......cold sux EVILONE __________________ Dont be THAT guy!

01-09-2007, 09:05 PM	#11
redfishguide Old Dirt Biker Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Oddometer: 347	Hey Bert, Count me in I had a great time last year. Thanks for doing it again. Jack Brown Beaufort S.C. http://tinyurl.com/4dndf

01-10-2007, 06:20 AM	#12
flan8tive Flea Tibet! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Center of the Humidiverse Oddometer: 2,186	I have it in the calender...anybody want to meet up in Longwood, FL and ride there? Hate doing those dark-thirty departures solo...this is a knobbies ride, correct?

01-10-2007, 09:24 AM	#15
EbarDP48 ^OP Got Adventure? Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 811	If I remember right, the basic route will be around 150 miles. We'll have about a 50/ 50 mix of dirt and country back roads. I plan on preriding next month. I plan on adding a few more dirt sections, but the route will be based off last years route with modifications. The ideal bike is a 650/400 with a rider able to handle sand. Most of the roads will be light sand, but because conditions change with the weather, there could be sections that will test your true sand skills. Last years group included a 950 KTM, a Triumph Tiger and a 1150 GS. a couple of sections were by passed by the larger bike riders and we had a few close calls (see the picture of Ron's 650 GS in the ditch). As I always say to anyone that asks about a ride in Florida. Even a short section of sand can prove to be a white-knuckle experience if you're not used to it. I try to start off with easier sections so if you feel they are too much, you can bail out and just enjoy the day riding back roads. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being pure pavement and 10 being a GNCC off road event, I'd consider this to be a 2 on 50% a 4 on 20% and a 6/7 on the last 30%..the only reason being is the sand. All off roads will be double track forest roads with a couple water crossings. nothing very serious and you can expect to get a little mud on your bike through one or two of them. Hope this answers some questions. I'll post more specific meet information with a map of the meeting location later. Bert __________________ Once you've gone adventure, you can never go back.

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