The cold weather's kicking in. Does this usually mean that people are done riding the trails until next season? I'm just getting into this whole scene and it feels like it's dying out over the weeks as we head into lower temperatures.
The cold weather's kicking in. Does this usually mean that people are done riding the trails until next season? I'm just getting into this whole scene and it feels like it's dying out over the weeks as we head into lower temperatures.
It means fewer dirt bikes on the trails but the quads are still there.
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You can ride until the snow drifts too deep on the trails, but you can ride all winter at the tracks.
I'll be checking out Mt Herman area tomorrow...got a bit of snow here in Monument.
Do you treat snow like sand? ie let the air out of the tires?
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Yep, can tell that is Mosquito Pass...LOL
As for letting air out...I'm the wrong guy to ask, I ride with the rear at 15-20psi (typically 15psi)...I don't play the letting air out game.
Matty, awesome indeed and point proven. Now if I can just find the right friends who are willing.
I just got back from taking the Jeep up Mt Herman and checking things out. Its melting fast, very fast. Way too many people out too...I'm thinking of going out on the bike tomorrow. Plan is Mt Herman, Rampart, Hotel Gulch, maybe hit a few side areas here and there...might go Trail Creek Rd, and then hit a few 717D and such trails.
Anyone want to join me? It will still be snowy in areas, as it was quit deep up in Rampart/Mt Herman area.
I add more air when I ride on the snow/ice. I want to redice the flat footprint and increase the hard angles coming in contact with the surface. It's not a game. It's effective.
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I add ice screws...lots of 'em...
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lol well, that helps too. Although it still won't get me over the hill on the Elephant ride. That just takes all kinds of crazy. You made it didn't you Jum? lol
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I went on a ride last year in Rampart on like November 7th. It was 70 degrees, and dry as a bone. Not a single person out. Just gotta find the right day.
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awesome pics matty. we still usually hit the tracks up in the winter, ya its a little colder but less people and you can wear more padding! (warmer clothes)
Nah, we made it just past the gate, then there was about a hundred yards of ass deep snow. I wasn't gonna carry a WR250 across that TWICE...
This year should be better, since the pass has been open most of the summer. Hopefully the cars will pack it down some, and we'll have ice on the North side. Flattracking the switchbacks on ice screws is a hoot...
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I took the quad up to fall river res yesterday to do some afternoon fishin, i def wouldn't have made it on 2 wheels...quite a bit of snow in all the shady areas. If it stays nice it might melt off, but i doubt it, it was only 39 up there yesterday.
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I'm looking forward to the tracks this fall/winter!Wonder how well boarding gear seconds as dirt gear...
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Temperatures like this saturday, 79 deg... I will be heading up to Rampart for the first time. Very excited as I am new.
If you go this weekend try to get there EARLY. It will be overrun by noon. Have fun out there.
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+1 On going EARLY on the weekends. Although this time of year it's already beginning to thin out a bit as far as the crowds go. You can ride off-road practically year round in CO... if you know where to go
I may go up this weekend as well if you want/need a tour. The main thing (imo) to watch out for at Rampart is oncoming traffic. Just be aware.
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Yep its so busy I have never felt the need to go there, closes I have been was 650 from Rainbow that heads up. I know others that also stay away. Have fun, but be careful.
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Early spring and now are the best times to ride up there, if it is a real nice day there will be some traffic but not nearly as bad as mid season.
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