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Dezrcr
08/11/03, 11:10 AM
Over this past weekend 5 of us headed over to Silver City NM. Anyone ever been there? A couple of the guys that went has been there before, and highly recomend that go with them.
We got there late friday night/early saturday morning. Saturday morning we set out for allie canyon. The two guys that have been there before said we have to go do this ride. Most of the terrain up there is single track with pine trees, rocks, logs, tall green grass, and moist dirt that hooked up so well you could drag you elbows in the ground. We dropped into allie canyon that lead to nice flowing corners through the tall grass with some logs to wheelie over. Serious ups and downs, sometimes the hike a bike came in effect. We than reached the hill. What we have heard about the entire time from the others. Straight up with rolling rocks, and a ledged to wheelie over at the top. Dbag was the first to attempt the climb. The trees were thick enough you could not see from the bottom if he had made it. He had showed it whos boss, and made first try. Those who still were at the bottom was getting anoxious to give it a shot. After an hour of pushing and pulling we got everyone to the top. We still had at least another two hours to go from there back to camp.
The crew continued on. Not very long after the the hill bikes started over heating from the tight no air flowing single track. Break time next to a creek that runs next to the trail, a nice cool down time for both bike and us. Most of the area from here was tight pine trees that you could rip through. After the bikes had break we headed to a fresh spring to stop and get some crisp cold water. As we were leaving the spring the clouds were building with thunder boomin.:D. We made it back to camp after 6 hours, and 10 miles of riding. Sound like fun?:)
We got back to camp ate some grub, and it started coming down. Rain:D. After about an 1-1/2 of rain, and a nap we could not let this go by without tearing it up. There was a nice 2 mile loop by our camp that we ripped and shreaded for a few laps. We decided to venture out, and go for quick ride befor dark hit. This trail that we started on took us across a mountain with trees, rock, roots, right next to a good size drop off. When we reached the top it was the best veiw that over looked the canyons, and valleys. After we realized this was real we started back to began the night.
It was hard to leave the nice cool weather yesterday, and come back to he**. If you ever get a chance go there and ride. It is worth the trip for sure!

Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330

Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.

Lizrdlipz
08/11/03, 11:31 AM
Ben,
Glad you had a good safe trip. The good times are a no-brainer. Wish I could have made it but unfortunately work had to prevail. I'll plan next trip. Call me, we need to do some night practice and I plan to go this week. This is an opportune time for all.

Steve Feld #31

TANK
08/11/03, 3:38 PM
Ben,

Sounds like fun wish I could have made it! NEXT TIME FOR SURE!!!! Glad everyone is in one piece. Did Jason take the "couch" or something a little smaller? What did Adam ride? Has he got a new bike yet?

I'm sure there was plenty of liquid refresments!

Sunday is my day to ride!! Where & when?

Matt Scoutten

'98 XR 400
Whiplash #505

El Gato
08/12/03, 5:24 AM
Thats it Ben, rub it in!

Glad you guys had fun, can't wait till next time.

Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.

Dezrcr
08/12/03, 7:06 AM
quote:Originally posted by TANK

Ben,

Sounds like fun wish I could have made it! NEXT TIME FOR SURE!!!! Glad everyone is in one piece. Did Jason take the "couch" or something a little smaller? What did Adam ride? Has he got a new bike yet?

I'm sure there was plenty of liquid refresments!

Sunday is my day to ride!! Where & when?

Matt Scoutten

'98 XR 400
Whiplash #505


Jason didn't go. He had some stuff to do around the homestead. And Adam rode the 250F, I rode the 400, The 450 stayed at home. Adam is working on getting a bike soon.

I will call you about this weekend.

Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330

Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.

Dezrcr
08/12/03, 7:13 AM
quote:Originally posted by El Gato

Thats it Ben, rub it in!

Glad you guys had fun, can't wait till next time.

Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.


Hey you could have brought the cold ones with you:D. The weather was much more enjoyable to sit around, and tip a couple back.

You will have to go next time for sure;)!

Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330

Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.

azbrown
08/12/03, 7:57 AM
I had a chance to visit Silver City a few years ago. What area were you camped at (North of town, Northwest, etc...????) That is a beautiful area and must be a great place to live.

Dezrcr
08/12/03, 8:19 AM
quote:Originally posted by azbrown

I had a chance to visit Silver City a few years ago. What area were you camped at (North of town, Northwest, etc...????) That is a beautiful area and must be a great place to live.


It was north of Silver city, and about 8-10 miles north of Pinos Altos. There is a big difference between Silver city where it is high desert to where we camped with thick green trees, and grass.

Ben Hutchinson
Whiplash #32
BITD #330

Sponsors to thank:
Pit crew,Tucson Steel Dor, MotoWorks,MKB Construction, IMS Products, Sprocket Specalists, Maxxis, Big Gun Exhuast systems, Cycle Gear, Tag/One Industries, Doggone Graphix and Z Moto.

Dbag
08/12/03, 9:54 AM
The coolest part about this area is the loam. When you twist the throttle the back tire actually hooked up! A few times I almost shot the bike out from underneath me. It is worth the drive for us A.Z. riders who like loam and single track.

#110 Dbag
I Practice like a Pro
Race like a beginner!

El Gato
08/12/03, 10:47 AM
quote:Originally posted by Dezrcr

Hey you could have brought the cold ones with you:D. The weather was much more enjoyable to sit around, and tip a couple back.
What do mean? I don't drink. I'm a finely tuned athlete.:D I think I'm getting a bad rep around here. The heat just brings it out of me, I can't help what I inhereted.:)
quote:
You will have to go next time for sure;)!

I've been invited on similar trips to N.M. from my friends down in Tucson a couple times and everytime they come back and tell me the stories I get the same empty feeling I'm experiencing right now.

Dbag, I love your b-line.

Bens Cycle Works, Motoworks Suspension, Goat Eyewear, Cycle Gear, FMF-909, Works Connection, IMS Racing, N-Style Graphics, AFAM, White Brothers, Pops Racing, Cycles West.

gmoney
08/27/03, 4:44 PM
Where's the pics?

gmoney

Zhvonte
08/27/03, 8:43 PM
i have been to silver city a number of times..... taken that highway one highway, very winding road, takes you all the way upto the indian reservation. It's been some time, but I believe its also where the mouth of gila river is located....

there is an ole lady that runs a little horse stable and store about ten miles from the ruins, that little valley right there is just absoulte goregous.

I have no limitations, only my quad has limitations......

whiplash #374