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===GCDR===
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====Loot Needed====
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*GPS and RAM mount for it w/ power hookup (should be able to use cig-power).
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**[http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-2-6-Inch-Navigator-Worldwide-Chartplotter/dp/B003I86PIM Garmin GPSMAP 78 2.6-Inch Marine GPS Navigator and Worldwide Chartplotter $178]
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**[ Garmin zumo 350LM 4.3-Inch Motorcycle GPS $560]
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**[http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-01603-00-Zumo-595LM/dp/B01BVUWXKC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1460173447&sr=1-1&keywords=garmin+zumo+595lm Garmin 595LM $899] includes LiveTrack.
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*Crocks or Keens
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*Rainproof gloves?
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*spare buff?
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*camp towel
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*water filter
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*cook stove and utensils?
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*fuel dromedaries or just a couple 2l soda bottles when in need?
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*fuel filters?
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*Fuel filter sock?
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*new phone?
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* Trimmed down custom [http://www.jpwinc.com/pages/pacopadspecs.html PacoPad?], just sent an email inquiry.
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====Maps and info====
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*GPS Kevin
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* [http://www.gpsxchange.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=28&topicdays=0&start=100 California page of GPS Exchange...]
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* [http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/pacific-crest-quest-3000-miles.111885/ AdvRider thread on the Pacific Crest Quest w/ tracks...]
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* [http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/gps-tracks-west-pnw.42/page-2 AdvRider page on western tracks.]
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====Preparation====
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*Fresh oil change
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*Install new Cyclops lights
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*Install Rigid light
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*Left Pannier support/brace.
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*wire GPS
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*load GPS
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*Learn how to use GPS
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*wire charging for phone.
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===Training===
 
*[http://earthrider-amgi.blogspot.com/ Earthrider] group rides and clinics/training.
 
*[http://earthrider-amgi.blogspot.com/ Earthrider] group rides and clinics/training.
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* [http://www.pnwds.com/t830-adventure-is-out-there-1500-miles-of-desert-fun-mines-hot-springs-etc 1500 miles in NV]
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*[http://www.motoventures.com/home MotoVentures] in Anza ...seems like a nice outfit, they also offer Trials training/gear.
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* [http://www.jawbone.org/foj/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=19&Itemid=160&vmcchk=1&Itemid=160 Jawbone Maps]
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===Need to Organize===
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* [http://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/mojave-road.htm Old Mojave Road:] Goes from the Colorado River into CA (Afton Canyon?)
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*[http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/az-scenic-drives/ AZ scenic Drives (road)].
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*[http://www.adventureduo.com/ AdventureDuo] active couple w/ posts info/reports on them.
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*[http://www.pnwds.com/t830-adventure-is-out-there-1500-miles-of-desert-fun-mines-hot-springs-etc 1500 miles in NV]
 
*[http://www.gpsxchange.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=27 GPS XChange CA/NV]
 
*[http://www.gpsxchange.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=27 GPS XChange CA/NV]
 
*[http://www.gpsxchange.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=234&sid=4508a1f89f7ad1700a685bf2ce4b93e9 GPSXChange Bishop Day Rides]
 
*[http://www.gpsxchange.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=234&sid=4508a1f89f7ad1700a685bf2ce4b93e9 GPSXChange Bishop Day Rides]
 
*[http://www.district37ama.org/dualsport/dualsporting.php District37 Resources]
 
*[http://www.district37ama.org/dualsport/dualsporting.php District37 Resources]
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*[http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=938131 ADVrider thread on kewl Wallowa] area, really kewl looking, eastern Oregon.
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*[http://www.backcountrydiscoveryroutes.com/ Backcountry Discovery Routes].
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**[http://www.oohva.org/index.html Oregon BDR]
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*[http://www.district37ama.org/dualsport/ridingevents.php District37]. These guys do the LA to Barstow run as well as an Anza Borrego and the San Luis Obisbo Penguins ride.
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===Hungry Valley===
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*[http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1192 Hungry Valley SRVA Home Page]
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*[http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1170/files/HungryValleyMap.pdf Map]
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===Jawbone===
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*[http://www.jawbone.org/foj/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=19&Itemid=160&vmcchk=1&Itemid=160 Jawbone Maps]
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===Santa Barbara===
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* [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=zjB9lnbxj0As.knNjtyRwYyUc&msa=0 Google Map layer of day trips w/in SB] ...truck to many of the trailheads and then ride...
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===Sierra Nevada===
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*[http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/sierra-loop-trail-with-as-much-single-track-as-possible.942886/page-2 ADVRider thread on Sierra Loop ...]
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*[https://www.sierranevadaadventures.com/index.php Sierra Nevada Adventures], some great trip ideas, no idea what they charge but could probably put together most if not all of the rides on our own.
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* Check out Old Coast Road, off of Highway One between the Bixby Bridge and Big Sur next time driving up/down the coast.

Latest revision as of 09:39, 4 July 2016

GCDR

Loot Needed

Maps and info

Preparation

  • Fresh oil change
  • Install new Cyclops lights
  • Install Rigid light
  • Left Pannier support/brace.
  • wire GPS
  • load GPS
  • Learn how to use GPS
  • wire charging for phone.

Training

  • Earthrider group rides and clinics/training.
  • MotoVentures in Anza ...seems like a nice outfit, they also offer Trials training/gear.

Need to Organize

Hungry Valley

Jawbone

Santa Barbara

Sierra Nevada

  • Check out Old Coast Road, off of Highway One between the Bixby Bridge and Big Sur next time driving up/down the coast.
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