The weather was perfect, slightly cool and some showers to keep the dust down.
Russ and Mark came over for day number two. I got see first hand how talented a rider Russ is and his good friend Mark as well. Mark plans to run the Race this year as well. Just one major difference. He is going to run it solo..IRONMAN.... this is amazing and not many have accomplished this. I am looking forward to riding with both of them during the next five months before we head to Baja.
Found some great vantage spots on this ride. Still managed to get into the snow. We've had so much this winter here in the Northwest this year.
You can see it in the background.
Here is Danno having some fun, he is improving each day out and finding his limits and then pushing pass them.
We also found a weak point on the bikes this weekend. The clutch cover is very thin and the brake pedal can and will go right through it if smashed onto rock while an unscheduled dismount occurs. Danno tested this out for us and found that pushing your bike home is not near as much fun as riding it!
We'll come up with a good fix for this and find or make some good protection for this cover.
Both days upon returning form our days ride my Mom had an awesome home made meal prepare for us and also home made rhubarb pie!
There is a local company called Sound Rider. The owner has been very supportive of our quest for Baja and provided for us several types of products they sell to help with hydration and some outstanding cooling gear for us to use and test.
The under shirts wicked all the moisture away from our skin leaving us dry and comfortable at the then end of each day.
He also gave us electrolyte drops to add to our camel backs! I was amazed at how much less water I drank and how well my body held up under this scenario!
Thanks Tom for all the cool gear and products.
I will get his web link on here for you to take a look at his quality gear. I highly recommend his products they work as described and helped make the days riding more fun and comfortable.
