Three Wyoming boy's ride Baja - Page 5

BBriggs · 04-14-2010, 09:58 PM

Day 7

we had heard that there was a trail that left from BoLA and meet up with the window rock trail, we must try. The directions went something like this, go up the road until it turns to dirt take the first left go past a cactus then then pass a dump and our there. Okay

This is more or less what we did, took about the 12th left went past forty cactus's 6 places you could call a dump, up two wash's over one pass and found it, first try. In Baja derections are never straight forward, i think it's that way for a reson. If you're not willing to put out a little effort and take responsibility for you're self then you should stay to the main roads.

The new trail turned out to be quite nice.

As we mopped up the last of the single track for this trip, we headed down Calamuja and on to Gonzaga for dinner and little fire fighting on the husky.

After the little fire we had some rewiring to do, then out to the beach for the night.

Day 8

Today would be a nice easy ride back to San Felipe, catch a little 250 action and sadly roll the bikes in the truck for the ride home.

Well that's all I've got, It was one of if not the best Baja trip I have had.

I WISH I WAS IN BAJA RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all that have viewed and commented, It was great to relive this trip.

Berg

xdbx · 04-14-2010, 11:58 PM

next year... I'm going!

thanks guys for taking the time to post up!

advjackass · 04-15-2010, 06:03 AM

thanks berg

Stovebolt · 04-15-2010, 07:44 AM

Berg, Jay and Joe.............

Coolio.

Stovey

kennyh · 04-15-2010, 10:20 AM

Very nice. Must return to baja...

rob1313 · 04-15-2010, 11:27 AM

Damn you guys make me miss Mexico. Thanks for the great report

Jwats · 04-15-2010, 06:26 PM

It looks like this Sunday we do a BAJA prep ride in Wyoming.

JKL · 04-15-2010, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the report - got to make it down there next winter!

There is a trail near Bola called - 3 Dams trail and there is no water.

BBriggs · 04-15-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKL

Thanks for the report - got to make it down there next winter!

There is a trail near Bola called - 3 Dams trail and there is no water.

Very interesting, I wounder if that is the trail we rode out of BoLA.

Is Al still living in BoLA, (I think that's his name)

Lobster Grrl · 04-16-2010, 04:44 AM

Great RR

Makes me want to plan a trip next year.

lg

Jwats · 04-17-2010, 10:15 AM

Bill Nickles, I hope I spelled his name right, dirt riders everywhere need to remember his name. We have ridden a couple of trails he pioneered. The quality of his trail making is incredible, his knowledge of the landscape is inspiring, determination unfathomable. There has been a few locations we have ridden that caused us to shudder, the thought of him building a trail through knowing we would have to ride it. If you wander past some single track somewhere, anywhere, turn around and take it, an adventure awaits. BAJA is special in many ways Mr. Nickles just made it more fun. Travel to BAJA ride the shit out of your bike, take lots of photos, make friends, leave no regrets. Thanks to Mr. Nickels & all those that inspired him, play hard. Joe

jonz · 04-17-2010, 10:34 AM

So do you guys think the BOLA to Calamajue trail can be ridden on the 950SE I bought from ADVjackass?

He's seen some of the photos of stuff I've ridden.

Of course, that's assuming I don't catch it on fire.

Jwats · 04-17-2010, 02:32 PM

Hi jonz, I know you rode the Hibachi in Baja on some tough stuff. I bought a 950SE last fall & would like to bring it down, but that particular stretch from Bola to the lake bed would be tough, from the lake bed Norte of Bola on the window rock would be difficult as well but not impossible. I would not ride it on the big bike by myself. The single track on a loaded big bike, might be a little much for me. We ride with a fella that could do it, but he is a much more capable, younger rider than myself. There definitley is sections that would be a royal kick in the ass, but others that would kick your ass. Joe

advjackass · 04-17-2010, 06:58 PM

i think you should give it a shot!! it will make for a great ride report. i think the toughest section would be on the BOLA side. their are a few rocky technical climbs. well maybe the 10 miles of woops or that section on the window rock. personally, i would not want to do it on a xr 650, the lighter bike made it more enjoyable. good luck because we all know you will give it a go.

Hayduke · 04-17-2010, 07:02 PM

Excellent report, fellas!

Next time, I'm taking my 525 to Baja.

04-14-2010, 09:58 PM	#61
BBriggs ^OP El Noobo Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Wyoming Oddometer: 161	Day 7 we had heard that there was a trail that left from BoLA and meet up with the window rock trail, we must try. The directions went something like this, go up the road until it turns to dirt take the first left go past a cactus then then pass a dump and our there. Okay This is more or less what we did, took about the 12th left went past forty cactus's 6 places you could call a dump, up two wash's over one pass and found it, first try. In Baja derections are never straight forward, i think it's that way for a reson. If you're not willing to put out a little effort and take responsibility for you're self then you should stay to the main roads. The new trail turned out to be quite nice. As we mopped up the last of the single track for this trip, we headed down Calamuja and on to Gonzaga for dinner and little fire fighting on the husky. After the little fire we had some rewiring to do, then out to the beach for the night. Day 8 Today would be a nice easy ride back to San Felipe, catch a little 250 action and sadly roll the bikes in the truck for the ride home. Well that's all I've got, It was one of if not the best Baja trip I have had. I WISH I WAS IN BAJA RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all that have viewed and commented, It was great to relive this trip. Berg __________________ www.backroadsmoto.com BBriggs screwed with this post 04-14-2010 at 10:43 PM

04-14-2010, 11:58 PM	#62
xdbx Motorcycle Connoisseur Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit Oddometer: 2,483	next year... I'm going! thanks guys for taking the time to post up! __________________ Daniel 2005 KTM 950 Adventure S 2004 KTM 250 exc 2004 KTM 525 exc 2006 Beta Rev3

04-15-2010, 07:44 AM	#64
Stovebolt Team Ruptured Buzzard Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Tetons Oddometer: 393	Sweeeet...... Berg, Jay and Joe............. Coolio. Stovey __________________ Stovebolt Team Ruptured Buzzard http://bustedcompass.com http://www.spotadventures.com/user/p...?user_id=47618 "Never Give Up"

04-15-2010, 11:27 AM	#66
rob1313 Still learning Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Oddometer: 4,059	Damn you guys make me miss Mexico. Thanks for the great report __________________ "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all." - Oscar Wilde

04-15-2010, 06:26 PM	#67
Jwats Bike till u Die Joined: May 2008 Location: Cooler than yours,NW Wyoming Oddometer: 141	Sunday It looks like this Sunday we do a BAJA prep ride in Wyoming.

04-15-2010, 06:03 AM	#63
advjackass orange crusher Joined: Aug 2005 Location: wilson, wy. Oddometer: 927	thanks berg

04-15-2010, 10:20 AM	#65
kennyh Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Friendsville, TN Oddometer: 268	Very nice. Must return to baja...

04-15-2010, 07:38 PM	#68
JKL Rider Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island Oddometer: 736	Thanks for the report - got to make it down there next winter! There is a trail near Bola called - 3 Dams trail and there is no water.

04-16-2010, 04:44 AM	#70
Lobster Grrl Ground feeder Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Not too far from Sugarloaf or Mount Katahdin, ME Oddometer: 2,467	Great RR Makes me want to plan a trip next year. lg __________________ 09 F650GS twin 07 KLX250S Will Ride for Beer Modern Quilt Designs - Unique Quilts For Modern People Sold Here

04-17-2010, 10:15 AM	#71
Jwats Bike till u Die Joined: May 2008 Location: Cooler than yours,NW Wyoming Oddometer: 141	Legend in the making Bill Nickles, I hope I spelled his name right, dirt riders everywhere need to remember his name. We have ridden a couple of trails he pioneered. The quality of his trail making is incredible, his knowledge of the landscape is inspiring, determination unfathomable. There has been a few locations we have ridden that caused us to shudder, the thought of him building a trail through knowing we would have to ride it. If you wander past some single track somewhere, anywhere, turn around and take it, an adventure awaits. BAJA is special in many ways Mr. Nickles just made it more fun. Travel to BAJA ride the shit out of your bike, take lots of photos, make friends, leave no regrets. Thanks to Mr. Nickels & all those that inspired him, play hard. Joe

04-17-2010, 10:34 AM	#72
jonz Miles are my mantra Joined: Aug 2004 Location: California Desert (it's a dry heat) Oddometer: 1,698	BOLA to Calamajue trail ?? So do you guys think the BOLA to Calamajue trail can be ridden on the 950SE I bought from ADVjackass? He's seen some of the photos of stuff I've ridden. Of course, that's assuming I don't catch it on fire. __________________ JONZ KTM 950 SE, KTM640 ADV ( Hibachi, risen from the ashes) KTM520EXC (broken), KTM 400XC (the replacement) Honda ST1300 ABS (newest addition to the stable) STOC #326 IBA #217

04-17-2010, 02:32 PM	#73
Jwats Bike till u Die Joined: May 2008 Location: Cooler than yours,NW Wyoming Oddometer: 141	950 Se Hi jonz, I know you rode the Hibachi in Baja on some tough stuff. I bought a 950SE last fall & would like to bring it down, but that particular stretch from Bola to the lake bed would be tough, from the lake bed Norte of Bola on the window rock would be difficult as well but not impossible. I would not ride it on the big bike by myself. The single track on a loaded big bike, might be a little much for me. We ride with a fella that could do it, but he is a much more capable, younger rider than myself. There definitley is sections that would be a royal kick in the ass, but others that would kick your ass. Joe

04-17-2010, 06:58 PM	#74
advjackass orange crusher Joined: Aug 2005 Location: wilson, wy. Oddometer: 927	i think you should give it a shot!! it will make for a great ride report. i think the toughest section would be on the BOLA side. their are a few rocky technical climbs. well maybe the 10 miles of woops or that section on the window rock. personally, i would not want to do it on a xr 650, the lighter bike made it more enjoyable. good luck because we all know you will give it a go.

04-17-2010, 07:02 PM	#75
Hayduke ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,608	Excellent report, fellas! Next time, I'm taking my 525 to Baja. __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

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