Bradshaw Bombrun 2012

gearheart · 01-09-2012, 02:09 PM

I hear that it is beautiful in the desert around Feb 25, 26. Anybody interested in a ride/camp/eat on the Eastern side of the Salton Sea?

Due to dire financial outlooks this year I was going to hold off but Pops said "No way, we aren't missing the 5th annual Bradshaw Bombrun!" Who am I to argue with sound logic like that?

So, post up if you are clear to ride on the LAST weekend of Feb.

The good news is we are providing Carne Asada Tacos (or CAT as I like to call it) on Fri evening for anybody present. It's hungry work traveling to the ranch and if you make it there at or around sundown Friday, We got you covered.

The bad news is the rest of your meals are up to you. So bring something you like!

Working on stickers, we will see how that goes...

Who's in?

Mike Kern
gearheart199@yahoo.com

jtsurfs · 01-09-2012, 02:26 PM

I would like to say I should be a strong maybe.

riceless950 · 01-09-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gearheart

Who's in?

Mike Kern
gearheart199@yahoo.com

ME

farrington300 · 01-09-2012, 07:58 PM

What is this ride like? Is it just miles of sand washes, is there some more challenging stuff. Also, is it a loop each day or is it east day one and west back to camp the next day.

DannyG · 01-09-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by riceless950

ME

can we do the highway loop on friday

unless something major will happen i'm in

DannyG · 01-09-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by farrington300

What is this ride like? Is it just miles of sand washes, is there some more challenging stuff. Also, is it a loop each day or is it east day one and west back to camp the next day.

day loop... some sand, some rocks...

rickf · 01-10-2012, 06:21 AM

Strong maybe, thank Pop and thank you!

Uncle (Soon to be Grandpa) Rick

bourkeco · 01-10-2012, 07:06 AM

I really love this weekend with you guys.. So glad Pops has his priorites right!!
That being said I do understand the finance issues! So Mike let us know what we can do to help out $$ if we all do a little then it will be painless..

Thanks in advance for having us one more year, it would not be right not starting the year with you guys!!!

imgonnasnap · 01-10-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bourkeco

it would not be right not starting the year with you guys!!!

DannyG · 01-10-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rickf

Strong maybe, thank Pop and thank you!

Uncle (Soon to be Grandpa) Rick

congrats

bourkeco · 01-10-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by imgonnasnap

I know it was early am and I was just so darn excited to hear the news!!

HAPPYTRAILSINC · 01-10-2012, 10:18 AM

I would love to attend this shindig, I have been lurking the last few years, but seeing all the fun u guys have had i gotta go this time around

gearheart · 01-10-2012, 11:06 AM

I am glad to hear you guys are in, we are looking forward to seeing everybody. And congrats there Grandpa!

As far as the rides go, the original Bombrun follows the historic Bradshaw Trail which was the first overland stage route between Riverside and the goldfields of Southern Arizona. It is an easy 160 mile, out and back with a gas stop at the far end. It has plenty of sandy wash to keep the guys on big bikes awake and sweating but not too much challenge for conventional dirt bike based dual sports though... The real challenge is not letting the terrain draw you into progressively speeding up and then getting slammed in a decreasing radius rocky/sandy blind turn at speed. Many panic skids are left on the road heading into the corner berms!

There are some other shorter rides in the area with some extra credit but this really isn't a hard-core challenge weekend. Although the Freeway Loop has some good stuff to get your attention...

One of my favorite pics, thanks ZenSlug

A shot at the top of Chuckawalla Mountain

And what is a riding trip without some benchracing around the smudgy?

We need a guide for the Friday Freeway Loop... any volunteers?

Last years t-shirts

Got questions? Post em up.

And Scorpian, if you are reading this, I got your shirt I promised you for the artwork. I realized I never got it to you when I ran across it recently. I would be happy to send it with Brent or better yet, show up for the weekend and claim it in person!

Mike

Mojave Mutt · 01-10-2012, 12:06 PM

This looks like a fun ride, I'm going to have to see if anything conflicts. I would be in for a good Friday and Saturday ride. Camping Friday and Saturday nights.

doubleoh7 · 01-10-2012, 04:17 PM

Another fun filled weekend with Gearheart and friends... enjoy everyone!!

01-09-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
gearheart ^OP Bombrun Lackey Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Long Beach Ca. Oddometer: 378	Bradshaw Bombrun 2012 I hear that it is beautiful in the desert around Feb 25, 26. Anybody interested in a ride/camp/eat on the Eastern side of the Salton Sea? Due to dire financial outlooks this year I was going to hold off but Pops said "No way, we aren't missing the 5th annual Bradshaw Bombrun!" Who am I to argue with sound logic like that? So, post up if you are clear to ride on the LAST weekend of Feb. The good news is we are providing Carne Asada Tacos (or CAT as I like to call it) on Fri evening for anybody present. It's hungry work traveling to the ranch and if you make it there at or around sundown Friday, We got you covered. The bad news is the rest of your meals are up to you. So bring something you like! Working on stickers, we will see how that goes... Who's in? Mike Kern gearheart199@yahoo.com gearheart screwed with this post 01-21-2012 at 01:06 PM

01-09-2012, 07:58 PM	#4
farrington300 No wait....What? Joined: Sep 2009 Location: vista CA Oddometer: 448	What is this ride like? Is it just miles of sand washes, is there some more challenging stuff. Also, is it a loop each day or is it east day one and west back to camp the next day. __________________ KLR685 XR650L TE610

01-10-2012, 06:21 AM	#7
rickf oldfatguyMAN Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Oddometer: 1,693	Strong maybe, thank Pop and thank you! Uncle (Soon to be Grandpa) Rick __________________ 2005 KTM 525EXC, 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, etc., etc. "Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop." Originally Posted by rickf Oh no, Robby's still a pendejo, but he's OUR pendejo!

01-10-2012, 07:06 AM	#8
bourkeco Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Pasadena Ca. Oddometer: 631	Sooooooo In!!! I really love this weekend with you guys.. So glad Pops has his priorites right!! That being said I do understand the finance issues! So Mike let us know what we can do to help out $$ if we all do a little then it will be painless.. Thanks in advance for having us one more year, it would not be right not starting the year with you guys!!! __________________ "Motor racing, mountain climbing and bull fighting are the only true sports. All the rest are children's games played by adults." - Ernest Hemingway I realized after 29 years of riding/racing that as much as I love motorcycles I had only tolerated ridding the bikes that I have owned. , untill I bought my GS now I have a hard time getting off the ramp to go to work. - Me!

01-10-2012, 10:18 AM	#12
HAPPYTRAILSINC single track rider Joined: Oct 2009 Location: lost in space Oddometer: 669	I would love to attend this shindig, I have been lurking the last few years, but seeing all the fun u guys have had i gotta go this time around __________________ HAPPYTRAILS Scott *Tuned for a broad power band with the torque curve set just under the wheel spin threshold!***

01-09-2012, 02:26 PM	#2
jtsurfs Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 17	I would like to say I should be a strong maybe.

01-10-2012, 11:06 AM	#13
gearheart ^OP Bombrun Lackey Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Long Beach Ca. Oddometer: 378	I am glad to hear you guys are in, we are looking forward to seeing everybody. And congrats there Grandpa! As far as the rides go, the original Bombrun follows the historic Bradshaw Trail which was the first overland stage route between Riverside and the goldfields of Southern Arizona. It is an easy 160 mile, out and back with a gas stop at the far end. It has plenty of sandy wash to keep the guys on big bikes awake and sweating but not too much challenge for conventional dirt bike based dual sports though... The real challenge is not letting the terrain draw you into progressively speeding up and then getting slammed in a decreasing radius rocky/sandy blind turn at speed. Many panic skids are left on the road heading into the corner berms! There are some other shorter rides in the area with some extra credit but this really isn't a hard-core challenge weekend. Although the Freeway Loop has some good stuff to get your attention... One of my favorite pics, thanks ZenSlug A shot at the top of Chuckawalla Mountain And what is a riding trip without some benchracing around the smudgy? We need a guide for the Friday Freeway Loop... any volunteers? Last years t-shirts Got questions? Post em up. And Scorpian, if you are reading this, I got your shirt I promised you for the artwork. I realized I never got it to you when I ran across it recently. I would be happy to send it with Brent or better yet, show up for the weekend and claim it in person! Mike

01-10-2012, 12:06 PM	#14
Mojave Mutt Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Apple Valley California Oddometer: 270	This looks like a fun ride, I'm going to have to see if anything conflicts. I would be in for a good Friday and Saturday ride. Camping Friday and Saturday nights. __________________ Location: The Great Mojave

01-10-2012, 04:17 PM	#15
doubleoh7 AKA Chief FallsAlot Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Oddometer: 510	Another fun filled weekend with Gearheart and friends... enjoy everyone!!

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