#33...Everyday is a day off!

On any Monday

What happens when you take 2 retired guys, give them a couple of off road worthy dual sport motorcycles and turn them loose on a Monday, when most people are working!  Oops, did I say that out loud…..

You get a long day with a lot of miles covered over some very scenic terrain with some great photo opportunities. There was an abandoned 1960 something station wagon, abandoned mine shafts with bats to scare the two would be explorers, seldom used trails that were in total disrepair and a couple of worn out Geezers from riding all day in 100* heat,  mostly in first and second gear!

Hope you all had a good Monday too!

#33

Dual Sport Fun!

Racers Under The Sun (RUTS)

The Dual Sport ride put on by the RUTS organization on August 18 & 19 was nothing short of spectacular. They started their 2 day event in the Elkins Flat OHV area in northern California at a Resort named “Sopiago Springs Resort” that caters of off road riders.  The event was 2 days of riding with an overnight stay in Minden, Nevada.  RUTS provided a shuttle truck to take an overnight bag for the riders to the lodging in Minden.

The riders were treated to some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable over the 2 days of riding, crossing the Sierra Nevada mountain range at Ebbitts pass on the first day and South Lake Tahoe/Carson pass the second day. The mileage for the event was approximately 300 miles for both days combined. Just enough to make the riders tired and happy but not worn out to the point of exhaustion.  The ride had a variety of terrain from paved roads to dirt roads with a good amount of single track thrown in to challenge everyone.

We were treated to Sunshine, Cool overcast and even a few showers over the 2 days.  The event also had a route mapped out for the Adventure Bike riders that bypassed the tighter more technical sections so there was a course for everyone no matter what type of bike they brought.

 

Thanks to the RUTS crew and see you next year,

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