View Full Version : Tour De Arizona 2 !!!!!! Where to this year?
-Last year many of you assisted me in showing my father from Kansas City, Missouri, Mark (AKA Skidmark on RA) the time of his life. He had such a great time that he vowed to make Tour De Arizona an annual event. My father is scheduled to arrive the afternoon of Christmas Day this year. Him and I plan to start our Tour just as we did last year with the 40 mile Whitford Canyon/Queen Valley Loop over Montana Mountain the day after Christmas, Friday the 26th. My father and I are hopeful that Syreda – Hard Headed Woman and Tad will be there to lead the charge just as they did last year.
-We also plan to ride Saturday the 27th, Tuesday the 30th and Thursday the 1st. We are open to input for the Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday rides. Last year the RA Team really came up with some great rides such as Lake Pleasant to Crown King (Mike – Blatant), Four Peaks/Rolls (Leigh Ann, Sean, Maddie, Justin and Frank – FCR), Sycamore Creek/Matazal Mountain (David, Syreda, Grover – tba02, Jim - Junior, Steve – Azotto, Dwayne, Dwayne’s Daughter, Leigh Ann, Sean, Maddie, Justin, Gary - TSGreg and Gary’s Son)and Coke Ovens/Martinez Mine/Box Canyon (David, Steve – Azotto, Bob – NativeAZ, Jim – Junior, Grover – tba02, Grover’s Girlfriend, Chris – Dirty Sanchez and J my wife)
-We have the next three weeks to hammer out which back roads we intend to explore on Second Annual Tour De Arizona. I am excited to see you all again as well as any others that couldn’t attend last year. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated in order to maximize our 4 days of riding.
Thanks in Advance!!
Stacy :D
Z400
desertsandrider
12/02/03, 8:55 PM
For some reason, I have a certain song running through my head...............
"Disco" Nick
400ex
1996 Lifted GMC 1/2 Ton Truck
2003 Trail Boss 6X12 enclosed trailer
Whiplash # 156
"Nut Buster Racing"
Sponsors: Got Huevos?, Blo ME, Liberty Motorsports, Weller Racing
Hi Stacy & Mark
Put me down for the 26th and a maybe on the 27th. Be good to see you again.
1997 TRX300 2x4
2004 A/C 650 4x4
I have limitations
I think a good long solid run thru the kofa natl park would be good, its not too far and its over by yuma and quartzsite
I have no limitations, only my quad has limitations......
PCP-Z400
whiplash #374
quote:Originally posted by azotto
Hi Stacy & Mark
Put me down for the 26th and a maybe on the 26th. Be good to see you again.
1997 TRX300 2x4
2004 A/C 650 4x4
I have limitations
You can count me in on the 26th. I've been wanting to do that Whitford Canyon ride again. I've got the GPS route.
Hey Steve....are ya going on the 26th or the 26th? :D
'01 Warrior (His)
'00 Warrior (Hers)
'99 Honda Foreman ES (Dogs)
'04 Weekend Warrior Super Lite (Ours)
Lots of Fun
26th
1997 TRX300 2x4
2004 A/C 650 4x4
I have limitations
Bunk n Teri
12/03/03, 5:56 AM
Kofa requires tags and is most all flat graded road.
Teri
[u]Wanna keep 'em? Keep ta the trails 'n keep 'em clean!</u>
Green 'n Red Honda 2x Ranchers... Tagged 'n Ready!!!
Long time no yap.
I'll try to do the Queen V bit with ya. Is that the same thing we rode last time we were out together? After all your posts, i thought you sold damn near everything you own!
HardHeadedWoman
12/03/03, 9:34 AM
Wooo hooooo, I hope we have snow like last year. I'M IN!
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es 4x4
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
Rapp Dude
12/03/03, 9:53 AM
Stacy,
I might be up for your CK run, however another one of my all time favorites is the Mammoth to Klondike ride it's kinda rough, nothing to technical, but the scenery surely makes up for it!
nativeAZ
12/03/03, 9:58 AM
I like to do the Whitford Canyon ride, never been there.
LT500
2001 Honda Rancher
skidmark
12/03/03, 9:58 AM
quote:Originally posted by Bunk n Teri
Kofa requires tags and is most all flat graded road.
Teri
[u]Wanna keep 'em? Keep ta the trails 'n keep 'em clean!</u>
Green 'n Red Honda 2x Ranchers... Tagged 'n Ready!!!
Teri: This would limit the riders that would come. Thanks for your input here, as I would love to do KOFA area. Guess that will have to wait til I live in AZ. and get street legal/tags. Thanks for the input and helping us here. :)
Mark
Mark
2002 Rancher
2002 Arctic Cat 400
2003 Rubicon
"Two more Advil and I think I can make it!"
I noone minds ..I'll be game for one of the rides.I'll be off during the week before Xmas.
I have to work until 8am the morning of the 26th.
Then I'm off again before New Years.
2002 Sportsman 500
2002 Magnum 325 2x4
Every Dog has His Day.
Get'em Sam....
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skidmark
12/03/03, 4:51 PM
quote:Originally posted by Fooll
I noone minds ..I'll be game for one of the rides.I'll be off during the week before Xmas.
I have to work until 8am the morning of the 26th.
Then I'm off again before New Years.
2002 Sportsman 500
2002 Magnum 325 2x4
Every Dog has His Day.
Get'em Sam....
Fhttp://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/fooll/img8.gifll
You are very welcome to ride with us over the holidays. The more the merrier!:D
Mark
2002 Rancher
2002 Arctic Cat 400
2003 Rubicon
"Two more Advil and I think I can make it!"
HardHeadedWoman/Azotto/Blatant/NativeAZ/gnjdavis,
Great to hear that you all are up for the Whitford Canyon/Queen Valley Loop on December 26th. In order to ensure that Fooll can make it I suggest we push the start time back to 10AM. Will that work for you Fooll?
Bunk and Teri,
You had talked about joining us last year. You should make up for lost time and join us this year.
Rapp Dude,
I am curious about the location of the ride you mentioned. I am unfamiliar with Mammoth to Klondike...sounds interesting.
Zvonte,
Nick and I were talking about doing the Baja 500 in 2005. Do you plan on coming to Rocky Point this weekend for the race? If so, maybe we can talk about building an RA Quad Team for next year. We don't want the two wheel guys to have all the fun.
desertsandrider
12/03/03, 7:54 PM
2005??
"Disco" Nick
400ex
1996 Lifted GMC 1/2 Ton Truck
2003 Trail Boss 6X12 enclosed trailer
Whiplash # 156
"Nut Buster Racing"
Sponsors: Got Huevos?, Blo ME, Liberty Motorsports, Weller Racing
Stacy,
Go ahead and plan your original time. The way things are working for the 26th is my partner has it off so there won't be ant work scheduled for me to do..So I might be able to talk the boss into me leaveing early. If I do have to work thru I may not be in any condition to ride. So I'll play it by ear.
2002 Sportsman 500
2002 Magnum 325 2x4
Every Dog has His Day.
Get'em Sam....
Fhttp://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/fooll/img8.gifll
Stacy
I'm fine with whatever time you decide.
1997 TRX300 2x4
2004 A/C 650 4x4
I have limitations
Stacy,
Where in KCMO does your dad live? The wife and I were both "born and raised" there before moving to AZ 15 years ago.
Bee Bob
"Just enjoyin' the scenery."
2 2004 Honda Rancher AT's
(Mine's yellow, wifes is red)
2003 White Ford F-250
5 X 14 Playcraft Trailer
Stacy,
Are you talking about the Whitford Canyon route that Rapp Dude has listed in the trail guide? That route adds a bit more challenge to, and is a little bit longer than the Queen Valley route that is also in the trail guide.
'01 Warrior (His)
'00 Warrior (Hers)
'99 Honda Foreman ES (Dogs)
'04 Weekend Warrior Super Lite (Ours)
Lots of Fun
Fool,
Hopefully things will work out so that you can ride with us. We will lock down the time soon, probably 9AM meeting at the Texaco (Azotto).
Bee Bob,
He currently lives in Smithville. Approximately 15 years ago we lived in Gladstone. My wife and I were born and raised in KCMO as well.
Gnjdavis,
Last year we basically started in Queen Valley, went over Montana Mountain and came back through Whitford Canyon. The ride was easy to moderate. The SNOW last year did make it a little tricky. Hopefully we will get some precipitation this year. HHW had mentioned different routes/attractions that were in the area. We will as her and maybe try to mix it up this year a little.
DesertSandRider,
Sorry...I meant the 2004 Baja 500.
Stacy
Z400
Zhvonte
12/04/03, 12:10 PM
stacy, we can most certainly talk about it..... I wont be going down to mexico this coming weekend because I am saving up for the bitd parker 200.
I have no limitations, only my quad has limitations......
PCP-Z400
whiplash #374
Stacey, No plans to take the "old man" out to the Dunes for a day.
What up with that.
Disco will show you how to ride out there.:D
If the old man is anything like the boy he'll figure it out prety quick too.;)
c'mon come to the dunes for a day.[:p]
Jack Walker
***CEO: of D.A.R.E (DS's Against Raptors Everywhere)***
In Quad We Trust.
01DS650 (sand yacht)
Bunk n Teri
12/04/03, 9:15 PM
Speakin' o' Dunes...
It's lookin' like we could be ringin' in the New Year at Hot Wells.
Bunk has been wantin' ta go for ever so long.
Teri
[u]Wanna keep 'em? Keep ta the trails 'n keep 'em clean!</u>
Green 'n Red Honda 2x Ranchers... Tagged 'n Ready!!!
YOu can count on me i want to do Queen Vally and Sycamore Creek/Matazal Mountain so cout me in Hopefully the Boys will be out of trouble by then
quote form Robert Frost
"The Trails are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep,
And miles to ride before I sleep, and miles to ride before I sleep.
skidmark
12/05/03, 1:35 PM
quote:Originally posted by jwalk1
Stacey, No plans to take the "old man" out to the Dunes for a day.
What up with that.
Disco will show you how to ride out there.:D
If the old man is anything like the boy he'll figure it out prety quick too.;)
c'mon come to the dunes for a day.[:p]
Jack Walker
***CEO: of D.A.R.E (DS's Against Raptors Everywhere)***
In Quad We Trust.
01DS650 (sand yacht)
I think I already figured it out. LOL That is a wild crowd out there from what I hear: (ie. bottle rockets, gas cans, & assorted fireworks thrown into the campfire.) is kind of on the wild side for me.:D Anyway all I've been offered to ride again this year is a 250x, I would look like a 'polar bear on a tricycle', so we will just save that look for the mountains. [:o)]
TS Greg: Glad to have you on any of the rides. Queen Valley is for sure on the 26th, other rides are pending at this time.
Mark
2002 Rancher
2002 Arctic Cat 400
2003 Rubicon
"Two more Advil and I think I can make it!"
Zvonte,
Nick and I survived Mexico. We solidified our points overall for the year in the 4 Stroke, under 30 Class. Nick in 2nd and I am 3rd. The race was 120 miles. I imagine that this race is comparable to one leg of the Baja 500.
JWalk,
I may try to take him down for a day trip. It is just so far for a day trip. 6 hours of driving for 6 hours of riding kinda bl*ws.
Bunk and Teri,
Could we take a day trip to the Hot Wells?
TSGreg,
Get those boys whipped into shape and we will see you on the trail.
Dad,
About the time that the 5 gallon gas can went into the fire I was running in the opposite direction to avoid spewing shards of molten plastic. That was scary and it got the attention of 3 Imperial County Sheriffs Deputies that came over to "sit" by the fire.
You and I both know that the 250EX will do the job and if it won't we can take out the Suzuki Samurai, it is almost as big as a "Hunting Quad".
Stacy
Z400
Nut Buster Racing
Whiplash #275
PJ Paulin
12/07/03, 9:18 AM
Hello.
My husband and I are new to this group, but have lived in Black Canyon City,AZ
for over 20 years.We done alot of riding and camping, and would like to meet some new people.Dose anyone do camp outs? or weekend trips? We have a toy hauler and enjoy doing that kind of stuff, but dont take me wrong we also enjoy day trips.We enjoy short or long rides but are not balls to the wall kind of people because if you go to fast you dont get to see anything.
skidmark
12/07/03, 10:25 AM
Stacy: That 250 is a lot closer to the ground than the others. That way I can see better to pick up more rocks for my collection, bring your backpack so you can carry what I pick up!
Dad
Mark
2002 Rancher
2002 Arctic Cat 400
2003 Rubicon
"Two more Advil and I think I can make it!"
Bunk n Teri
12/07/03, 11:00 PM
quote:Originally posted by stacy
...that the 250EX will do the job and if it won't we can take out the Suzuki Samurai, it is almost as big as a "Hunting Quad".
Damn. :D
Yer a funny kinda guy!
Stacy, Hot Well Dunes is a lil' south o' Safford. It's a jaunt.
Bunk has really bad been wanted ta ride there with a soak in the tubs after.
If piques yer interest, we'll be there the 1st (an' the 2nd probably).
We been talkin' a kinda "Tour De Southern Arizona" for a long, long time.
The time off clicks for New Years w/e.
Gonna do another "Day 1, Day 2, ..." thing.
Hot Wells/Tombstone this round. [8D] Maybe via Bisbee.
(I'm hopin' on squeezin' in the Patagonias)
We got five days. New turf fer the explorin'. Gotta have it.
Teri
[u]Wanna keep 'em? Keep ta the trails 'n keep 'em clean!</u>
Green 'n Red Honda 2x Ranchers... Tagged 'n Ready!!!
quote:Originally posted by PJ Paulin
Hello.
My husband and I are new to this group, but have lived in Black Canyon City,AZ
for over 20 years.We done alot of riding and camping, and would like to meet some new people.Dose anyone do camp outs? or weekend trips? We have a toy hauler and enjoy doing that kind of stuff, but dont take me wrong we also enjoy day trips.We enjoy short or long rides but are not balls to the wall kind of people because if you go to fast you dont get to see anything.
Welcome to RA, PJ,
Yes we do camp outs and weekend trips. We just finished our annual Turkey Week Camp 'n Ride out at Dome Rock. Check out the pictures in the forum's Photo section.
You just won't find a greater bunch of people in one spot. Great riding partners, great camping neighbors and the fun doesn't stop when the riding does.
Just watch the board, if a ride is posted, you're more than welcome to join. Check out this "Tour De Arizona 2", looks like lots of riding coming up between Christmas & New Years.
Hope to meet ya on the trails.
'01 Warrior (His)
'00 Warrior (Hers)
'99 Honda Foreman ES (Dogs)
'04 Weekend Warrior Super Lite (Ours)
Lots of Fun
Dad,
Saturday the little 250EX got put through it's paces. We went on a 50 mile loop on the backside(West Side) of the White Tank Mountains. Nick's girlfriend rode it. The ride had a little bit of everthing; slow technical, medium technical and high speed. We may want to do this ride. It was Awesome!!
Stacy
desertsandrider
12/14/03, 6:47 PM
Woody,
Looks like you can count Tamarah and I in on the 26th, and maybe the 27th....depends on how tired of us you get being at your house. I will be bringing her 400 over from Safford on Christmas day when we leave to come to Chairforce and Jess's house for din din.
"Disco" Nick
400ex
1996 Lifted GMC 1/2 Ton Truck
2003 Trail Boss 6X12 enclosed trailer
Whiplash # 156
"Nut Buster Racing"
Sponsors: Got Huevos?, Blo ME, Liberty Motorsports, Weller Racing
drtigirl
12/15/03, 1:05 PM
Are you still doing the Whitford Canyon/Queen Valley ride on the 26th? Where is it? What type of terrain? Riding ability level? How long is the ride? Is everybody on a quad or are there bikes also.
I would love to go. I normally ride a XR200 (beginner level) but can steal my sons 400ex if it is a rougher ride or sand. I've only meet a small group of the RA riders so far and they where a great bunch.
Where are you going for the 1st? and 2nd?
HardHeadedWoman
12/15/03, 4:26 PM
Here are a few pics from our Tour de Arizona 2002, Montana Mountain ride.
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/2002122522541_24dec02QV18.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/2002122523942_24dec02QV15.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/200212253852_24dec02QV11.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/2002122531839_24dec02QV10.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/2002122532143_24dec02QV9.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/2002122535753_24dec02QV6.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/20021225579_24dec02QV30.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/2002122551013_24dec02QV31.jpg
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/2002122552043_24dec02QV32.jpg
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es 4x4
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
desertsandrider
12/15/03, 4:58 PM
I don't know about all that snow...looks kinda cold to me!!
"Disco" Nick
400ex
1996 Lifted GMC 1/2 Ton Truck
2003 Trail Boss 6X12 enclosed trailer
Whiplash # 156
"Nut Buster Racing"
Sponsors: Got Huevos?, Blo ME, Liberty Motorsports, Weller Racing
HardHeadedWoman
12/15/03, 6:17 PM
Ahhhh, Nick, you can do it!
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es 4x4
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
desertsandrider
12/15/03, 6:27 PM
Syreda,
How far is the drive to there from Phoenix(West), and how long is the ride?
oh yea, and elevation.........?
"Disco" Nick
400ex
1996 Lifted GMC 1/2 Ton Truck
2003 Trail Boss 6X12 enclosed trailer
Whiplash # 156
"Nut Buster Racing"
Sponsors: Got Huevos?, Blo ME, Liberty Motorsports, Weller Racing
skidmark
12/15/03, 7:13 PM
Nick: Oh come on, I thought those Marines were tough.;) I have been riding in 7" of snow here in KC, it took two days for all the snow to melt off the quads in the garage.
Syreda: Post some of those pictures that show us up to our knees in snow.:)
Mark
2002 Rancher
2003 Rubicon
"Two more Advil and I think I can make it!"
HardHeadedWoman
12/15/03, 8:02 PM
Nick, I'd guess it's 1-1/2 hours.
Mark: Ok, let me look for the orig post of these pics.
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es 4x4
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
TEXAS TAD
12/15/03, 8:04 PM
ok now that things are running smoothly for me here in Texas, syreda..those pictures are just teasing me!!!!! I caint wait to get back up in yalls country!!!!!! and I am in for the 26th, so whatever, whenever!!
dang gonna be hard not to get a speeediing ticket trying to get out there as fast as I can!!!!! hmmm now lets see if give the whole tribe an industrial dose of dramamine, buy a case of redbull, 3 gallons of coffe and a carton of cigs...top the tanks off 2 stops for gas...carry the 4 minus 6 add 9....yup oughta be there in about 19 hours!!!!!
HardHeadedWoman
12/15/03, 8:08 PM
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/HardHeadedWoman/20021225231533_24dec0252.jpg
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es 4x4
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
HardHeadedWoman
12/15/03, 8:13 PM
Here's a link to the Box Canyon Tour de Arizona ride from 2002.
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=4122
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es 4x4
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
TEXAS TAD
12/15/03, 8:15 PM
you cant see me cuz I am wondering around in the back with my jaw slacked down to my ankles in AWE of the scenery and the snow!!!!!!!!!and this year will be another repeat of me babbling on and on and on about how purty things are!!!!! and wishin I had all them cactus loaded on a truck!!!!!
HardHeadedWoman
12/15/03, 8:16 PM
Here's another link to our Matazel Tour de Arizona 2002 ride.
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=4116&whichpage=1
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es 4x4
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
cuttin2ride
12/15/03, 8:44 PM
Hi guys, Did yal nail down some dates and times on this topic or did I miss something. Is it via Pm's? Looks like I am home for the holidays and I wanna do a day ride ala solo no kidos;). At least not mine. Am I bad[V]. I promised them most of my time and taxi But I will need a break[:p].
Can I go too[?]:)[:X]
"IT'S ALL FOR FUN"
Becky*
Polaris Srambler 500 4x4
desertsandrider
12/15/03, 9:00 PM
Mark,
I can't wait to roost TWO generations of Clarks!!!!...nah, j/k....my dirt throwing is only reserved for Stacy!! This should be fun........only a week and a half away!!
"Disco" Nick
400ex
1996 Lifted GMC 1/2 Ton Truck
2003 Trail Boss 6X12 enclosed trailer
Whiplash # 156
"Nut Buster Racing"
Sponsors: Got Huevos?, Blo ME, Liberty Motorsports, Weller Racing