sixstringsteve
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- UT
I'm curious to hear what the problem was.
I'm riding Soldier's Pass on Saturday morning if anyone wants to join me.
I'm riding Soldier's Pass on Saturday morning if anyone wants to join me.
The upcoming moto ride/quick report.
- Thread starter MattL
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I still like AFC more than Hobble Creek, but Hobble is a very close second. Let us know what they find out with your bike, I'm curious as well.
jentzschman
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- Location
- Sandy, Utah
Well, can't get Saturday off 
so tomorrow is the only day I can ride. If you want to ride somewhat let me know. I'm probably going to ride the south side of 5mp. Not sure what time I will leave yet.
801- six seven four - four seven seven four.
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so tomorrow is the only day I can ride. If you want to ride somewhat let me know. I'm probably going to ride the south side of 5mp. Not sure what time I will leave yet. 801- six seven four - four seven seven four.
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jentzschman
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- Sandy, Utah
I'll be down to go with you if you decide on going. Always nice to check out new areas.
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rholbrook
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- Location
- Kaysville, Ut
I dont think I will go. I am not convinced it will be worth it but a few guys are going to go give it a shot
jentzschman
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- Location
- Sandy, Utah
Well if you want to go ride 5mp I'm game.
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Cascadia
Undecided
- Location
- Orem, Utah
Dropped the bike off, hit the button to show him how it wouldn't run and guess what, it ran. Idled great. But luckily, as soon as he hit the throttle at all it died and wouldn't restart. All he said was, well its obviously not getting gas, we'll get her running for you. Sounds like it'll be at least a week then I can ride. I'm excited!
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
Caleb, are you riding this Sat morning?
I want to ride the Soldier Pass singletrack, but I don't have anyone to ride with. Let's get Davy's feet wet and take him out there. I don't mind riding fire roads all day if that's what he's comfortable with.
I want to ride the Soldier Pass singletrack, but I don't have anyone to ride with. Let's get Davy's feet wet and take him out there. I don't mind riding fire roads all day if that's what he's comfortable with.
Pick me! Where is Soldier Pass, and when and where do you want to meet up?
sixstringsteve
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- UT
Here is the parking lot for Soldier Pass:
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I say meet at 9 AM. Does that work for everyone?
DeadEye J, let's plan on it. I'll show you the loop out there. I consider it desert singletrack without any crazy whoops. A few good climbs (all have bypasses) and a lot of variety.
[map]https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&sll=40.176775,-111.946907&sspn=0.026888,0.038581&geocode=FZYfZQIdq71T-Q%3BFRUgZQIdQL5T-Q&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=15&z=15[/map]
I say meet at 9 AM. Does that work for everyone?
DeadEye J, let's plan on it. I'll show you the loop out there. I consider it desert singletrack without any crazy whoops. A few good climbs (all have bypasses) and a lot of variety.
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sixstringsteve
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- UT
Cool. Do you mind if I tag along? What time are you planning on starting?
ChestonScout
opinions are like Jeeps..
- Location
- Clinton, Ut
I went out to Soldiers pass yesterday solo. It was my first time out there. Good single track!
I made it pretty much to the other side of the mountain range and just looked at all the intense climbs that are out there. I went North a bit and saw some single track heading up the hill so I went up. It hasnt been traveled much at all. First few climbs were fun. Then it started getting a little sketchy for me. The trail shot across the top of the mountain on a good sidehill. Just when I thought I better stop....there was NO way of turning around. So I kept going. Got to a spot where I could tell it was a fight. The hill was just giving away and there were some rocks to climb at the top of it. I had to walk the bike a bit up it but I made it and was proud of myself. Hopped back on, rode about 10 feet and I dont know what happened, just lost my balance and over the side I went. Did a nice combat roll and tried to kick the bike so it would stay up.....nope. Tumbled a couple times and landed right next to me.
EXACTLY what I didnt want to have happen by myself. But good news was no injuries at all. Not even really scratched. My shoulder gaurd has a good scrape on it but thats it.
There was no way I could get the bike back up to the trail. It was to steep and to loose. Long ways to the bottom of the canyon and no visible trails. I ended up dragging the bike on its side down a ways to where it wasnt so steep (still super steep tho). And just inched my way sidehill back to the trail below. It SUCKED. I was a little skaken for a bit and it was getting late so I got on a dirt road I thought would take me back but it didnt. I ended up way North at the top of the peaks where all the cell phone towers are. Took that road forever and it finally met up with the dirt road I parked on.
I dont think the part I fell on is part of the normal loop. I need to go back with someone who knows the area to show me where I failed.
It was a lot of fun but I think I better go to places Im familiar with if Im solo from now on.
I made it pretty much to the other side of the mountain range and just looked at all the intense climbs that are out there. I went North a bit and saw some single track heading up the hill so I went up. It hasnt been traveled much at all. First few climbs were fun. Then it started getting a little sketchy for me. The trail shot across the top of the mountain on a good sidehill. Just when I thought I better stop....there was NO way of turning around. So I kept going. Got to a spot where I could tell it was a fight. The hill was just giving away and there were some rocks to climb at the top of it. I had to walk the bike a bit up it but I made it and was proud of myself. Hopped back on, rode about 10 feet and I dont know what happened, just lost my balance and over the side I went. Did a nice combat roll and tried to kick the bike so it would stay up.....nope. Tumbled a couple times and landed right next to me.
EXACTLY what I didnt want to have happen by myself. But good news was no injuries at all. Not even really scratched. My shoulder gaurd has a good scrape on it but thats it.
There was no way I could get the bike back up to the trail. It was to steep and to loose. Long ways to the bottom of the canyon and no visible trails. I ended up dragging the bike on its side down a ways to where it wasnt so steep (still super steep tho). And just inched my way sidehill back to the trail below. It SUCKED. I was a little skaken for a bit and it was getting late so I got on a dirt road I thought would take me back but it didnt. I ended up way North at the top of the peaks where all the cell phone towers are. Took that road forever and it finally met up with the dirt road I parked on.
I dont think the part I fell on is part of the normal loop. I need to go back with someone who knows the area to show me where I failed.
It was a lot of fun but I think I better go to places Im familiar with if Im solo from now on.
jentzschman
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- Sandy, Utah
If I could get it off I would have been riding with you... I still "might" be able to swing it, but doubt it. If I can, I will let you know asap.
Next week I will be able to go.
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
Yikes! Glad you're safe. I'd love to see the area you're talking about. Come ride with us tomorrow, we'll show you the full loop.
rholbrook
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- Kaysville, Ut
Jared, come by my house and we can go together. I need to be home around 2'ish so we need to put on some miles in the morning. I am meeting Caleb at 8:30 somewhere in Lehi.
Cheston, get your garden boxes built today and tonight so you can come.
Steve, excited to ride with you, can't wait to see the new bike.
Caleb, as always, great to ride with you.
I will pull the trailer if I need to pick anyone else up on the way.
Cheston, get your garden boxes built today and tonight so you can come.
Steve, excited to ride with you, can't wait to see the new bike.
Caleb, as always, great to ride with you.
I will pull the trailer if I need to pick anyone else up on the way.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
Can I bum a ride off you? We can still meet @ 8:30 in Lehi, I know right where that is. I'm excited to ride with you.
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Nope, as usually, don't mind at all. As Russ mentioned, I'm meeting him at 8:30 at the Chevron at the crossroads so we should be out suited up and ready to ride by 9:00.
rholbrook
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- Kaysville, Ut
Steve your more than welcome to bum a ride. Just remember I have to leave early. I can swing by the house too.
How far is it from the Crossroads to the parking lot of our ride?
How far is it from the Crossroads to the parking lot of our ride?