![]() But I wanted to try it so bad that I was prepared to ride LAB2V solo. One obstacle I faced back then was that I didn’t have a lot of riding buddies, and I didn’t know anyone who wanted to do the ride with me. I had always felt so intimidated by street and dual sport riding, but I also couldn’t ignore the desire to try it, and I love a good endurance challenge. My first LAB2V was in 2016 after buying my first dual sport and finally getting my motorcycle license. This year it was a matter of continuing what’s become a new Thanksgiving tradition for me, and riding my favorite dual sport event. What made you want to participate in LAB2V? If you’re on a heavy adventure bike or need to make up lost time, you can choose to take a stretch of pavement or a well maintained dirt road and give yourself a break. For those who like to be challenged, there are “Hard Routes” which periodically break away from the Easy Route and contain enduro obstacles like rock gardens, deep sand, boulders and step ups. ![]() There is the standard “Easy Route”, which is primarily off-road and great for the average dual sport. Fortunately though, LAB2V plots multiple route options to suite all kinds of riding abilities. The terrain includes sand, rocks, whoops, gravel, pavement and everything in between. It starts in north LA County (Palmdale, CA), stopping in Barstow, CA the first day, then continuing on to Las Vegas the second day. The routes and mileage vary a bit every year, but it usually totals around 450 miles over two days. Any street legal bike is welcome, and it’s cool to see what kind of bikes people have used to complete this ride. LAB2V is a self-guided, two-day dual sport ride that’s been running for 35 years! It attracts hundreds of riders on everything from vintage bikes, to sidehacks, adventure bikes and dual sports. I’ve turned it into a mini adventure bike. You must also have a motorcycle class drivers license.Ī: Yes, you must carry proof of medical insurance and liability insurance for yourself/motorcycle.I’ve been riding dirt on and off for about 8 years, and street for about 2.įor dirt and racing, I ride a 2017 KTM Freeride 250R (two stroke!), and for long moto camping trips or street rides, I use my 2014 Honda CB500X. I do not encourage riding alone.Ī: Yes, there are areas where a licensed bike is required. Everyone hooks up and rides with a friend or a new friend and rides together. You can get a great one for 150 bucks.Ī: Yes, it is on your own, but not by yourself. Q What do I do if I don't have a Garmin gps?Ī: Buy one, you need it. You will find lots of supportive people at the ride. Each evening we will study the following day's choices. The riding has easy route choices and tough route options. Q: Would this be a good ride for new riders?Ī: No, this ride is for intermediate and experienced riders only. Come prepared with extra gear for cold and wet. Wet and muddy routes can force us to change our routes. Q:What will the weather be like this time of year?Ī: The weather is most often nice, could be a little cold in the morning and in the mountains. Q: What is the gas range needed for this ride? ![]() Additionally there is all the normal stuff: come prepared to maintain your bike, fix your bike on the trail, repair flat tires, deal with bad weather and rain and make a joke or two.Ī: Bikes including and in between the the Yamaha WR250R, KTM500, Honda Africa Twin, and the KTM1190. This ride is filled with riders that are more likely to give help, so most of the time the riders never need help. When something goes wrong on a ride, would your riding friends say that you are more likely to need help or more likely to give help? You should be in the more likely to offer help camp. ![]() You are responsible for your own riding and yourself. People will hook up in small groups of less than 6 riders and tend to ride together. You will be given a GPS map file and instructions on how to use your Garmin GPS unit. This is a self-led GPS ride all riding is on your own. Questions contact Kip: or Terry: riders will have to make their own Hotel reservations, they will be given that information after signup. This ride is for experienced riders only. This uses Goler Wash Roadĭay 4 Fri March 17 Ridgecrest to Barstow (Tracks are from Ramada Inn, but many choices nearby) Gas 2, 88 mi, main route, with option is 97 to Trona. Gas 1, 68 mi, or with 32 mi optional loop total is 100, Shoshone Arriving Monday evening March 13th is optional, but suggest departing as early as possible, not later than 8 am.ĭay 1 Tue March 14 Barstow to Avi, (Motel at Avi Casino)Ģ29 miles main with Red options, must travel 143 miles with no gas.ĭay 2 Wed March 15 Avi to Primm to Pahrump, (Motel at Best Western)ĭay 3 Thu March 16 Pahrump to Ridgecrest, (Motel at Heritage/Roadway Inn (Name is changing to Roadway)) ![]()
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