THE DEAD ZONE DUALSPORT RIDE: SATURDAY JULY 1, 2006

[skidmark43]

The Dead Zone Dual Sport Ride
4th Annual
Saturday July 1/06
Only $30.00 Rider


(collectible) T-Shirts for the (pre-paid) riders on the list below


Onion Lake BC Spring Camp Km 4.5 on the Lauwissin FSR
Just 20 km North of Lytton Hwy 12 then 4.5 km of gravel
Room for your truck and trailer



http://www.thestore.dualsportbc.com (http://www.thestore.dualsportbc.com)



This year we have2 primary loops suitable for all levels of riders


B Loop: Lots of two track and some single track, you will scratch your bike!Intended for DRZ/KLX's; nothing bigger than a DR/XR650 unless your name is Sheldon.



This route is for seasoned Dual Sporters only. Single track and hard 4X4 roads. You guys know who you are, if you're not sure what kind of a rider you are do the C loop; you will still get some harder options, I guarantee you will enjoy your ride.



Many of us were humbled by the mud track heading up Cornwall last year. Good Times!



We intend to have a few "A" splits for the nutters, and perhaps Ted or ??? will guide a few of you through something gnarlly, but my own lack of skillz precludes charting an actual A Loop.
C Loop: All gravel roads all the time; Ok for the big bikes and riders new to Dual Sport. There will be a few options for those wishing to adventure / challenge themselves.



Don't worry if your bike is too big or too small, or if you are inexperienced, old&frail, etc. This is a fun loop and you will have a great day!



You will ride roads you have never been on before, you will get lost and turned around then be amazed at where you come out. Don't worry though the entire route is ribboned so you won't be lost for long...



You will see lots of wildlife:Deer, Wild Horses, Bears, Eagles, and possibly fish. You will be riding lots of range land so you can practice weaving in and out with the Slow Cattle.



About 297 kms total with 90 kms of pavement, we have "Bail Outs" so if you've had enough you can take the pavement back to camp.
EZ and scenic riding (much of the route is over 4000') forDR200s, Beemers, 950s, Elefants, VStromsand KLRs



Wilderness (primitive) Camping Available at Onion Lake Spring Camp.

We will be leaving our trucks here, room for your campers and pit toilets

****This area is 10 kms from the main "MonkeyWrench" start area****




Motels available in Lytton (Totem Motel) only 25 Kms away less than 20 min ride.




Roll charts recommended
All bikes must be licenced & insured- we will be riding on some pavement. Please keep them quiet around the public / ranchers!
BBQ at end of the ride is included in your entry fee.



Lunch stops (your cost) will be charted for Cache Creek / Ashcroft.
Remember to bring your own tools, flat tire repair kit and water.
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List of Dead Headz:


We need to determine how many riders to expect on the Dead Zone this year. We had 59 participants last year, and 15 of them missed the cut-off forshirts.


It takes a lot of time and up-front money to get these rides organised, and have things ready for us when we arrive. If you could email me (markgray@shaw.ca) (mailto:markgray@shaw.ca))with your name ,T-shirt size and bike, I will include you on the expected Dead Headz. We plan to havea T Shirt for this ride, but need at least 25 participants before spending the money. Also we would like to know if you plan on camping at the start (same site as 2005, we are at 4.5km on the Laluweesen FSR).



We will take your money at the event, but cannot guarantee a t-shirt (or burger) for you under such circumstances. Therefore, we ask that you PLEASE PREPAY, this can easily be accomplished through the DualSport Store.



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[skidmark43]

List Updated June 28 / 2006


Mark Gray Bxl * DRZ400 campingpaid
Tom Timmerman B xxl* DRZ400 camping paid
Lars Ohlsson B xl* KLR650 camping paid
Sharon Rambo Cxxl* DR200 campingpaid
Colin Morgan B large* DRZ400camping paid
Lee Johns B xl* KLR650 camping paid
Mike Reynen Blarge* DR650 camping paid
Guy Rodrigue B large* DRZ400 camping paid
Matt Murnaghan B xl* KLR650 camping paid
Mike England B xl* KLR650 camping paid
Neil Hawkings B xxxl* DRZ400 hotelpaid
Ted Blow B large* DRZ400 camping paid
Vince Baxter B xl* xr650hotel paid
Wes Jamison B xl* DRZ400 camping paid
AlfonzHamori C xl* KLR650 hotel paid
Dave Kuz B xl* KLR650 campingpaid
John Wyndham C xl*KLR650 paid
Dan Stinn B large* KLX250 paid
Ian Banbury BC large* KTM950hotel paid
Don Duquemin C med* DL1000 hotelpaid
Alex Banbury BCmed* DRZ400 hotelpaid
Ken Good B xl* xl350 hotelpaid
Bud Coles Clarge* 650GS paid
Dwayne MacLeod B large* KLR650paid
Paul Nicholson B large* DRZ400campingpaid
Andy Fines B large KLR650 campingpaid
Christian L'Hospital B large* XT350 paid
Andy Jackman B xxl xr650
Dick HallB xxl* KLR650camping paid
Scott Mitrenga Blarge* KLR650 paid
Dale Robert B med* DRZ400 paid
John Van Leeuwen B large* DRZ400 paid
Hans Weiss C xl*XT250 camping paid
Dwayne Weiss B xxl* xr650 camping paid
Pam Elliott C med*KLR650 camping paid
Scott Young C large * KTM640 camping paid
Mike Holmquist Bxxxl* xr650r camping paid
Jeff Starkenburg B xl* KTM525 camping paid
Mike PerrierB large
Brent Nixon B xl
Glenn Nixon B large
Kyle Norris B xl*DRZ400 paid
Brian McDougallB/C xxl* HP2 paid
Al FarkasB/C med* KL250 paid
Dave Lock Clarge DRZ400
Shawn Gonos C xl KLX400
Tim Reeve Bmed* xr400 paid
Debbie Baronit C xl*650GS paid
Len Baronit C xxxl* KTM950 paid
David Williams B L or xl KTM640camping
Trevor DumoreB largeWR450 paid
Paul Picco C xl* KLR650 paid
Bill Hamilton B/Clarge* KLR650 paid
Terry BurkeB xxl* KTM950 paid
George Szefer Cxl* DR650 camping paid
Brian Liesemer C large* GS1200 paid
Ed Collett Blarge DRZ400 paid
Victor Sanchez C large KLR650 camping paid
Peter WarmerdamBxl DRZ400
Dave Chow B xl DRZ400
Max Yanke C large KLR650 paid
Rocke KinneardAA xlCRF450x camping
That'sit forpre-reg... thanks for cooperating & we'll see y'all upthere!

[skidmark43]

Our list of 2006 $pon$or$:

Holeshot Racing of Langley

holeshotracing.ca - Aprilia, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM & Suzuki

S&V Motorcycle World of Surrey

motorcycleworld.ca - Suzuki

Western Powersports of Langley

westernpowersports.com - Yamaha, Triumph & Eton

Northstar Motosport

northstarmotosport.com - (non-retail distributor)
Acerbis,Clarke,CZ, Devol, Gold-Fren, K&S, Maxima, No-Toil, SDG,
Mitas, etc.





ebay does not support rides, riders or clubs!

Please support these local businesses who are supporting us!

[tomcycle]

Warning June 5/06

I had posted last years route sheets and many of you may have downloaded them.

DO NOT use them if you plan to ride alone.

These have some big errors on them and this years route is not exactly the same as last years.



The new route sheets will be posted 1 week before the ride and available to anyone who has signed up.



Tom T

[tomcycle]

duall wrote:
i see most people are riding the b-loop, even with klr's ?????





The B loop is a challenging route for any dualsport bike, but you will need some off road riding skills, especially with a heavy bike like a KLR or any 650 DS Bike. If I owned a GS or KTM 950 I would consider the B loop, I can assure you that it will be dropped at least twice. No V-stroms or any bike with street type tires

The C loop has its own challenges, its long, its got a few hazards that will require some of you to find assistance. The C loop has several "Bail Outs" if you have had enough fun and want to get to the pavement.

If the weather is wet, both route move up a notch the B=A and the C=B. If it rains the entire route becomes a snot bowl, goo everywhere. Ask anyone who was at last years DZ.

If you are not sure do the C route, or come up a day early on Friday and I will send you down part of the B loop and you can tell me.:mad3:

Skidmark any thoughts??????

TT

[duall]

(If the weather is wet, both route move up a notch the B=A and the C=B. If it rains the entire route becomes a snot bowl, goo everywhere. Ask anyone who was at last years DZ.)



true, I did the c-loop last year, it was definetly challanging, but a lot of fun.

we'll see you in a couple weeks :dr:

[skidmark43]

dickster wrote:
If you are fairly confident / competant you should target the B-loop. You can always change your mind. Beware of the nay sayers, last year a few people had almost convinced me not to take my KLR on the B-loop. I ended up listening to the people who encouraged me to try the B-loop even with my warn 50/50 tires and had a blast.

The 'nay sayers'are the oneswho don't want to admit that they should of bought a KLR instead.

That being said, I hope I don't have too eat my words. At leastI have some decenttires this year even if we don't get any:ss:.

Cheers:hb:

You've made good points Dick.

Rather than being 'naysayers', as hosts we want everyone to have a good time & not beat themselves or their bikes up beyond expectations. We all have a different concept of what 'dualsport' means.

When a rider gets in 'over their head' - whether due to experience / skill / fitness / trail conditions / weather / bald or crappy tires - their safety is suddenly at risk. Such situations also tend to create negative experiences for other riders, and we risk losing that rider to our sport / events alltogether.

Nevertheless, many of you continue to demonstratewith your KLRs and/or TrailWings whata lousy rider I am.:D

Now back to "Dead Zone" discussion:

[headdamage]

Is there required safety gear needed? Right now I'm new to the sport and just have a helmet, other than that I wear work boots, gloves, carhart pants, etc...

[skidmark43]

Hi & welcome.

It looks like you're well outfitted; there is no requirement beyond what you've listed, and in fact you will see many others at the event with similar gear.

Thanks for your question; we look forward to your participation.

[radvocaat]

headdamage wrote:
Is there required safety gear needed? Right now I'm new to the sport and just have a helmet, other than that I wear work boots, gloves, carhart pants, etc...


At the very least, I always recommend a pair of MX boots, if you can afford them. We just completed a 1100 km DS rip through some very nasty stuff, and the only injury was a sprained ankle, by the only guy NOT wearing MX boots. Any knee/elbow pads will save you too, even your hockey stuff, or mountian biking stuff. Check out second hand sport stores maybe.Sometimes I even wear my cooperalls girdle under my pants. If you plan on challenging yourself, thenscrape together as much saftey gear as you can. Personally, if im not flying off my bike at some point throughout a ride in the trails, then im not pushing myself. You'll work yourself, but will learn to be a much better rider as a result! Bark busters are your freind!!!!!

Just my opinion!!!

Great riding in Lytton, have fun!!!

[skidmark43]

scharfg wrote:
Hey there, here are a couple of questions from a dual sport newbie...

1) What time does the ride start on Saturday?
Check-in at 07:15, Riders Meeting at 07:30, Last Rider Out of Camp by 08:00

2) Does it start from the Onion Lake Campground?
"Spring Camp" - 4.5km up Lauwissin / 10km South of main Monkey Wrench area

3) Where does the route C ride end up (back at the Onion Lake Campground or...)?
Returns to Camp.

4) Where is the BBQ?
Ditto.

5) Are there approx. times to do route C so we can plan theday?
The routing intend that you'll be finished your lunch (in Cache Creek) and back in the saddle by 13:00 at the latest.

6) Is there a rough time to start the BBQ?
Not really... Not before 16:00.

7) If the ride starts at the Onion Lake Campground and finishes there for the BBQ and if we camp there the night before can we leave our tents set up or should we pack them up for the ride and then set them up again for Saturday night?
Historically we have always left camp set-up; without incident.


Sorry if I missed any of these answers from the poster/discussions.....
All great questions...

Take care and I hope to see ya'll there....
Likewise.

[Shawndude]

Where can one buy a roll chart holder locally (Surrey/Langley)? Do I really need one for this ride?

Does a GPS unit help at all (since I already have one)?

It's my firstouting of this kind, so sorry if these are silly questions. Thank you and looking forward to it.

[TG6]

No such thing as silly questions... only silly mistakes made by those afraid to ask... I don't have a roll chart and Tom was good enough to have the route sheet available in the 8x11 size, last year.. Put it in my tank bag as was good to go... if you don't havea tank bag, some plastic page covers and tape will work as well...

[Rambocycle]

Agent Orange wrote:
I'm going to be camping up at the Monkey Wrench site , does anyone know if there are outhouses up there or is it a B.Y.O.T. ( bring your own toilet ) :shock:

Any snow in the forecastthis year ? :shoot:






Yea there are pit toilets on the hill,North of the road and between thestart and the camping area. Not sure if they are going to bring extras. The toilets are typically clean, but that will depend on the number of people they are going to have this year.

Bring toilet paper, its been my experience that people think this stuff appears on its own.:hr:

Remember water too, there is no drinking water there.

SNOW:shock:didn't you get enough of that last year:wi:

No snow for this year, we are going to replace it with SUN:ss:and DUST:?, bring your bandanna and water.

Tom T

[tomcycle]

Long Range Weather Report For Lytton Area

Looks like perfect riding weather

[tomcycle]

The Dead Zone Route Sheets are ready for download now

Check your Email for a password then follow the links from

http://www.dualsportbc.com (http://www.dualsportbc.com)

The route sheets are formated for legal sized paper so make sure you have that and when you go to print check your print setup.

If you have specific questions about the route sheets only

you can email me at tom@dualsportbc.com (mailto:tom@dualsportbc.com)

The passwords are only available to on line pre registered riders, check the top of this thread to see if you are paid before asking any questions.

If you have questions regardingyour status or any other questions not related to the route sheets email markgray@shaw.ca (mailto:markgray@shaw.ca)(don't pm him - technical difficulties!)

Thanks Tom T

[tomcycle]

FYI

Myself and others will be heading up to Onion Lake Spring Camp area prior to the Dead Zone on Thursday, Got lots of stuff to prepare for the ride. Anyone that wants to join us is welcome.

Also we are staying Sunday after the Dead Zone, more riding. Also looking for new routes for next year.

Tom T

[Gnarly Dave]

OK.. just registered.. My first dual sport ride. I hope to ride the dual sport event then win the race the next day. :shock:Just kiddin.. I just hope the dual sport doesn't kill my a$$ too much.

See you this weekend

Dave

[Gnarly Dave]

Do you think I need to change my tires on my DRZ400. I have more street tires then dirt. How hard is the A/B course. Anyone that knows me, knows I hate changing tires.

Dave

[skidmark43]

Gnarly Dave wrote:
Do you think I need to change my tires on my DRZ400. I have more street tires then dirt. How hard is the A/B course. Anyone that knows me, knows I hate changing tires.

Dave

Obviously a trick-question from a member of TeamGrizzly............


The B route should be generally dry & loose. A decent rider on worn tires or Trailwings should do fine. An average rider with lousy tires (or on a KLR;)) will find the mud & water crossings challenging but do-able.

Iwould discourageyou from taking any of the A options with crappy tires (or a KLR).

Our route is 'dualsport' oriented, and no-where near the challenge of the MonkeyWrench race-course.

[Gnarly Dave]

You want to come over and change my tires?

Dave

[Roaddane]

Hey all, I just downloaded the EZ loop and see that the first half of the ride is pretty much the same as last year, which is okay, I'll be able to enjoy the scenery more without the slick mud and rain covered goggles.

So I'm thinking that since this time I'll pretty much know where I'm going, in the morning that is, that I (we) should have enough time to do a side trip up to the Cornwall Hills Lookout if I (we) shorten our lunch break. I figure it would be a 30-40km loop, about 1-1.5 hours.

Tim or Mark should probably pipe up here whether they are okay with the idea. I believe the road up is decent, but is the only real way up or down which means that some bikes could be traveling upwhile some could be coming down, potential for a mishap.

It'll be a hot one this year, so pack plenty of water. Maybe a little skinny dipping is in order. And some ice cream at DQ will surely hit the spot.

Paul (Gold & Black Belstaff jacket)
KLR650

[skidmark43]

Gnarly Dave wrote:
You want to come over and change my tires?

Dave

Well if you're going to sweet-talk me like that, I'll be over a little after 9:00.

[skidmark43]

Roaddane wrote:
So I'm thinking that since this time I'll pretty much know where I'm going, in the morning that is, that I (we) should have enough time to do a side trip up to the Cornwall Hills Lookout if I (we) shorten our lunch break. I figure it would be a 30-40km loop, about 1-1.5 hours.

Tim or Mark should probably pipe up here whether they are okay with the idea. I believe the road up is decent, but is the only real way up or down which means that some bikes could be traveling upwhile some could be coming down, potential for a mishap.


Hi Paul.

We weren't going to send any C riders up Hat Creek to the Cornwall look-out. Even though we are expecting dry conditions, the road is badly rutted out and simply didn't seem suitable; remember that it is a 'dead end' and you will have to return to Hwy 1 rather than venture down Finney.

If, after lunch and the McLean Loop, you (and a buddy please) want to tack this onto your day, I say 'fill your boots' & have fun!

Mark

[skidmark43]

Pre Registration will close on Tuesday, June 27th.


If you haven't yet registered or paid, then please do so with Mark or Tom at the campsite Friday night / Saturday morning.



Please bring correct change ($30.00).





We will have (limited quantities) beer for sale on-site. Bring small bills...



If you have time / are so inclined:


A decent breakfast can be had at the Lytton Hotel (across from RCMP)

Many of us will likely have dinner on Friday at the Jade Garden Restaurant (just North of Lytton on #1)



Tom & Mark will be going toLytton / Onion Lake on Thursday morning, and will be unreachable by cell, internet, etc.





We look forward to riding with you; this will be a great weekend!

[hawk]

What time does the Lyton Hotel open on Saturday morning? Last year nothing opened till 8:00am.

[tomcycle]

Roaddane wrote:
Hey all, I just downloaded the EZ loop and see that the first half of the ride is pretty much the same as last year, which is okay, I'll be able to enjoy the scenery more without the slick mud and rain covered goggles.

So I'm thinking that since this time I'll pretty much know where I'm going, in the morning that is, that I (we) should have enough time to do a side trip up to the Cornwall Hills Lookout if I (we) shorten our lunch break. I figure it would be a 30-40km loop, about 1-1.5 hours.

Tim or Mark should probably pipe up here whether they are okay with the idea. I believe the road up is decent, but is the only real way up or down which means that some bikes could be traveling upwhile some could be coming down, potential for a mishap.

It'll be a hot one this year, so pack plenty of water. Maybe a little skinny dipping is in order. And some ice cream at DQ will surely hit the spot.

Paul (Gold & Black Belstaff jacket)
KLR650




The C loop is already long (250KM) but if you have a couple of guys that eat fast for lunch and get a jump start on the day, Go For It.

Do you guys need instructions?

I love you guys "NEVER SAY DIE":clap:

tt

[Gnarly Dave]

My A$$ is killing me already :D. No not in that way...

[malachi]

two more sleeps:hf:

[tii737]

I'm heading out Friday from Kelowna...anyone else?? Know of any good backroad routes? Douglas Lake, railway west of Merritt? See you there.

Brian L

[okmike]

I'm heading out Friday from Kelowna...anyone else?? Know of any good backroad routes? Douglas Lake, railway west of Merritt? See you there.

XLR8TD and I won't be able to get out of town until after 330pm so our route is going to be the connector to merritt then hwy 8 to spences bridge, etc. basically the full slab route. Hey but hwy 8 is a nice ride on any bike , esp when its +30C :ss: and you get to ride the DZ the next day :dr:

I know that rider #54 is thinking of taking some backcountry route on his KTM950 tomorrow and was looking for other DeadHeads, so you might try to hook up with Terry B. Not sure if he posts up on this site, so I'll pm you his phone #.

have a great ride over -- see ya there -- mike

[Rambocycle]

Per the organizers

registration online is now closed!

The organizers have all left the building. They are up at the campsite or the Hotel, so if you have any questions there is no one here to help you. If you want to register, you can do it at Onion Lake Spring Camp. on Friday per the previous information that was given.

************************************************** **

Pre Registration will close on Tuesday, June 27th.



If you haven't yet registered or paid, then please do so with Mark or Tom at the campsite Friday night / Saturday morning.







Please bring correct change ($30.00).











We will have (limited quantities) beer for sale on-site. Bring small bills...









A decent breakfast can be had at the Lytton Hotel (across from RCMP)



Many of us will likely have dinner on Friday at the Jade Garden Restaurant (just North of Lytton on #1)






Tom & Mark will be going toLytton / Onion Lake on Thursday morning, and will be unreachable by cell, internet, etc.











We look forward to riding with you; this will be a great weekend!

[Knuckle Dragger]

Hey everyone, forum newb here. Hopefully someone is left watching this thread.
Turns out I now have the weekend free, and want to head up to the DZ. BUT I'm wondering about fuel, I have a stock xr650r(insured) -will I have enough with the stock tank to do the trip?Or are there fuel stops close enough for me(are there any fuel stops?) Also, I don't have charts (i know it says i should) or a gps, should I take a pass on events such as this until I get that stuff?

[hawk]

Hi Knuckle,

How many Km's can you go on a tank? We have a lunch break in town so there is gas available there. I would say if you can go about 150km on a tank then come on up. If you're concerned then carry some extra gas. Route sheets will be available at the start up and instead of having them on a roll chart you can just put them in a tank bag and read them from there. I have used a large zip lock freezer bag and just taped it to my tank in the past. Loads of fun...

[Knuckle Dragger]

Hi Hawk, thanks for the reply. The bike is still fairly new to me , so I'm not sure how far I can go on a tank , and to make it more difficult I just put on a larger rear sprocket(I do think I was getting at least a 150 k with the 48 tooth though). And again because of the "newness" -no ability to carry extra fuel at the moment :(. I'm actually ill equipped to do this ride I think(in terms of recommended equipment to carry and gear,but I'll try to get as much as I can today before I leave , if I decide to go), but after seeing the pics of last year, I really don't want to miss it-looks awesome. Thanks for your help-I'm going to see if I can find any info on the web re: the stock range of the bike .

[spam and eggs]

go, you'll be fine....

[hawk]

yup, whatspam and eggssaid....

[Knuckle Dragger]

ok, I'm going . thanks for the help fellas.

[spam and eggs]

I'm not a fella....

See you there...

[SilverD]

I want to give a big thank you to all the people that helped me out on saturday, and to the organizers as well!

From the folks at the mud hole that pushed/dragged/pulled my bike out,

skidmark43 wrote:






C Loop: All gravel roads all the time; Ok for the big bikes and riders new to Dual Sport. There will be a few options for those wishing to adventure / challenge themselves.

Hmmm.. gotta see your dictionary there Mark :)

To the guys that waited for me to make sure I made it through theeach of the more challanging sections, thanks again to everyone..



Don

(thenewb with the VStrom)..

[Shawndude]

Had a great time, thank you to everyone whoput in thetime and effort to make for a fun outing.

Cheers.....Shawn.

(The newb withthe green DRZ)

[Sixgill]

To all the people involved with the pre-planning, running & organization of this event.

Thanks for the excellent weekend !!

[Buck]

It was a great weekend. Beautiful country and a terrific route. Was great to meetmany ofthe riders and putting a face to the names. Pics on the way.

Good jobriding that two track on the big Strom, Don! :tup:

Thanks to Mark, Tom and all the rest for organizing a fun event! :clap:

:hb:Mike DR650

[malachi]

yup, it was awesome!!!

Thanks to Tom, Mark and everyone else who helped set up this GREAT weekend. The ride was fantastic, as was the scenery. I swear to God I have never seen mozzies like the ones that infested us at the Cornwall lookout. I'm still grinning about the mud sections, that was soo much fun. That first mud hole was one for the ages.....Lee going to the left was priceless:clap:. After getting lost by Cache Creek, that wicked single track we took was definetely a high light. Also to the whole Island contingent for the non stop laughs and entertainment:hb:

....you spin me right round baby, like a record baby...........:P

[Sixgill]

malachi wrote:
....you spin me right round baby, like a record baby...........:P

Right round, round, round… :shoot:

[malachi]

pml...:clap:You made wicked time getting home Glen, thanks for the wake up this morning......BRAP!!!!:hb:

[islandswede]

...and the Academy award(shared)for the "06 DEAD ZONE goes to :

The organizing team of Tom, Mark, Ted and all the other volunteers and also, specifically, to the guys who pulled me out of the MUDHOLE, John who re-aligned my front wheel in the MUDFIELD, and to SIXGILL and DICKSTER who, in full riding gear, hiked 300+ vertical feet to lift a mighty KLR, which had toppled over in non-KLR (and based on lack of tracks) other bikes friendly country, and to the greatIsland DS team. You guessed it, we had a blast getting and got royally lost!

Thanks all, it was a blast. My regi# this year was #4.

For '07, please use the same credit card.

KLR 650, B loop, XL T-shirt, geriatric ward!!! hotel (no more mooh poo)

Good time at the Dead Zone as usual.

Nice to put faces to names, especially the Island contingent.

Funny how the C loop looks more like a B when you're on a big bike.:)

I thought Pirate would look more like Johnny Depp:hr:

Hahaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!:clap:

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/showphoto.php?photo=3517&sort=1&size=medium&cat=61 8

[okmike]

The DSBC event of the year!!

Got that right! The b-loop was fantastic and is definitely going to be a hard act to follow, I was challenged by the terrain, stuck in the mud holes, dropped the bike a few times but we rode with a constant feast of spectacular scenery and great trails. The comraderie and helping hands are what makes DualSporting truly special!

I've posted my photos to the gallery, but for me this one photo defines what dualsportbc is all about :tup:

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/data/618/69dz2006-okmike-12.JPG


A huge thanks to Mark, Tom, Ted, John, Neil, Sharon and all the others who did all the work to prepare this event and make it an annual MUST DO! :clap:

[Pirate]

Had a great time at the Dead Zone and many thanks to ALL that organized the event. Also a very big thank you to those that helped pull me through the mud, without whom I would still be there now. Great burgers at the end Mark, better than Maci D's. I did expect the B loop to be a little tougher, however I wasn't dissapointed andconsidering the heat, maybe it was a saving grace. The scenery was fantastic which seems to be the norm in BC, especially the view from the top of Cornwall Hills. We got lost, did some A sections by accident and even went part way up Bellyscratcher on the mighty KLR, which blasted it's way up and up, like the Space Shuttle exiting the pad at Cape Canaveral.... Was great to meet everyone anddiscover new faces, DB, Ian B, T Bone650, and a whole bunch of others. The world is a huge place yet in theeyes of our maker so small, eh John (Sail Lots).

Thanks,

PIRATE.............:tup:

[Rambocycle]

I just wanted to add my thanks to Mark, Tom, Neil, Ted and therewere others.:clap: :clap:

I had an absolute great time:tup::tup: :tup:The "C" loop was challenging enough for me for now. I heard the stories at lunch from the Island contigent on the "B" loop! :hb::) You guys are a hoot!

I managed to get through the mud with no fall ins this time round.. and for me that is a good thing since I do not do mud well! Thanks to Bill (dirty) for helping the C riders in some of that mud and finding a way around for the bigger bikes. May not work next year but...hmmm.

Meeting and putting faces to some of the names is a good thing and it was great to meet all of you that I met!!

The burgers after was great...I was saving up for that! Thanks Mark and Neil for cooking...you did an awesome job :clap::clap:

The dust did not even bother me.. Thanks to the guys I rode with, Hans, John,Fred & Kary,(sorry if I spelled it incorrect). You guys made it fun for me...:D

I too am looking forward to next year....and the Routledge run which is in 3 weeks July 22-23. Maybe see some of you on that!

THANK YOU EVERYONE, IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!! :dr::dr:

Weren't there enough burgers for Hawk?:hr:

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/showphoto.php?photo=3594&sort=1&size=medium&cat=61 8

[mattymurn]

Awesome event ... thanks to everyone involved in making it happen. I thought the B-loop was fantastic and the scenary spectacular. Thanks also to the island guys for making it a fun trip to the event. Count me in for next year.

thanks again.

matthew

[scotty905]

Thanks to the organizers for this event it was amazing!! I had a lot of fun on the B-loop. The ride up and the ride back were a great part of the weekend. Thanks to all for the good time.



The laughs around camp were many but this:

Sixgill wrote:

malachi wrote:
....you spin me right round baby, like a record baby...........:P

Right round, round, round… :shoot:
just ain't right:shock:

[scotty905]

[dickster]

I second that emotion:clap:. Had a blast. Thanks to all the organizers. Good crowd of folks and good riding. I too found the MX track up the mountain above Cache Creek dump to be quite memorable, and I have a new found respect for the KLR.

P.S. Love the bloated cow photo:tup:, it now adorns my PC screen.

Cheers:hb:

Dick

[Knuckle Dragger]

Hey all, just want to add my thank-you's to the list. It was an awesome ride, I had a blast. Special thanks to the organizers, and to Mike and Al , who were great riding partners, and to Hawk and spam for giving me the prod I needed :clap: to go.
See u on the Routledge run:dr:

[Sixgill]

Who else showed up at lunch looking like this ??

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/data/618/128IMGP0619-med.JPG

[Pirate]

OMG.......That can't surley be me. :shock:Thanks for the company on the return to the campsitesixgill. See you next time.......I wondered why the waitress was giving me a strange look.

[tomcycle]

:clap::clap::clap::clap:You All Give YourselfA Big Hand:clap::clap::clap::clap:

Well done everyone and Thank You to all that showed up to make this event a real pleasure to work on.:tup::tup:



Huge success with some 80 bikes :tup:.



With all that enthusiasm from you all, I can't wait to get started on next years run. So mark the July 2007 long weekend on your calender DZ07.



Thanks Again To All of the Participants.:hb:



Tom Timmerman

[joker650]

You guys are making me feel verry bad about missing such a good ride:(. The picures are awsome and I missed the chance to meet up with some of the Islanders(they sound prety crazy:tup:)




With all that enthusiasm from you all, I can't wait to get started on next years run. So mark the July 2007 long weekend on your calender DZ07.




It's tough for me to get away on that long weekend because my annaversary & the kids b-day are on that Saturday:mad3:

.......... Maybe next year the ol-ladie will forget our anniversary:hf:



From all the posts, sounds like u did an outstanding job of setting up the ride Tom (and helpers)....Keep up the good work ,even us that don't make it to some of these rides appreciate what you are doing for our sport here in B.C.:tup:2 thumbs up to ya:tup:

[Kuzzy]

islandswede wrote:

For '07
KLR 650, B loop, XL T-shirt, geriatric ward!!! hotel (no more mooh poo)

Thanks all for a well organized and fun event. You all did a great job. It looks likeit took a lot of know how and effort to put it all together.:tup:It was good to put faces to names finaly. As for next year, what Islandswede said.:hb:

[Gnarly Dave]

Was a good time for me too. Even if my DRZ becamea 300 lbs down hill bicycle. Thanks to Rocke for helping get it out of the dead zone trails or I would still be there right now. Got the DRZ back on the road again so maybe next year I'll be able to finish the ride.

It's a good think I brought my Gasser as well, at least I got to do some riding that weekend.

Oh Ted... my tracks up that hill will disappear over the years. :D

Dave

[skidmark43]

We've just received our final run of shirts from the screenprinter.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

This morning, I am mailing the following:


David Williams
Rocke Kinneard
Trevor Dumore
Dave Chow
Bud Coles
Brian Jones
Tomorrow, Judy V will be mailing the following:


Mike Perrier
Brent Nixon
Glenn Nixon
Graeme Anderson
Chris Ledger
Dave Lock
Shawn Gonos
Debbie Baronit
Len Baronit
Chris Chaster
Greg Aarestad
Scott Weber
Lyle Durenso
On Saturday am at the start of the Routledge ride, I will have shirts for:


Andy Jackman
Bill VanSleuwen
Fred Tieken
Tom will arrange to deliver a shirt to:


Karrie Bonn
I believe that our list is now complete, and that y'all have received shirts.

Thx, Mark

[tomcycle]

skidmark43 wrote:
We've just received our final run of shirts from the screenprinter.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

This morning, I am mailing the following:


David Williams
Rocke Kinneard
Trevor Dumore
Dave Chow
Bud Coles
Brian JonesTomorrow, Judy V will be mailing the following:


Mike Perrier
Brent Nixon
Glenn Nixon
Graeme Anderson
Chris Ledger
Dave Lock
Shawn Gonos
Debbie Baronit
Len Baronit
Chris Chaster
Greg Aarestad
Scott Weber
Lyle DurensoOn Saturday am at the start of the Routledge ride, I will have shirts for:


Andy Jackman
Bill VanSleuwen
Fred TiekenTom will arrange to deliver a shirt to:


Karrie Bonn DONE TOM TI believe that our list is now complete, and that y'all have received shirts.

Thx, Mark

[tomcycle]

Dave....... What did happen to the DRZ??????:mad3:

Tom

[Gnarly Dave]

tomcycle wrote:
Dave....... What did happen to the DRZ??????:mad3:

Tom


Pint wire at the steering tube :spl:. I blame Rocke for this :D

[CLRMonster]

Thanks guys, had an awsome time even with the gripster. Won't make that mistake again.

I will defenetly be signing up for next years run.

[CLRMonster]

Thanks guys, had an awsome time even with the gripster. Won't make that mistake again.

I will defenetly be signing up for next years run.

tomcycle wrote:
Dave....... What did happen to the DRZ??????:mad3:

Tom

OOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! A thread hijack:hr:

[JavaJude]

Dead Zone 2006 was an awesome event and much thanks has togo to SkidMark, TT, Ian, Neil and everyone else who volunteered their time and energy to make this a successful event.

A BBQ party was arranged for all of thosepeople who volunteered their time. Check out the photo gallery to see some of the photos. Way too funny!!!! See Ians new ride.

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/showgallery.php?cat=629

[Shawndude]

Sorry to dig this thread out, but does anyone have a GPS track of this event (easy loop preferably)?

I was there, but lost my tracks when the computer self destructed. It was a nice ride.

Thank you...Shawn.