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February 4th, 2010
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Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
Ocotillo Wells Ride
San Diego County, California Jan 30-31, 2010  A gorgeous day with an average temperature of 75F during day time was the forecast at San Diego County area on the last weekend of January 2010. Seven “No Fear” riders took the opportunity to have a two days weekend to explore the very popular off-road playground at Ocotillo Wells which offers variety of multiple terrains that challenge the Man and their Machines. We scouted the Blow Sand Hill, the Devil’s Slide, the Gas Domes, and a cross-country adventure ride via Imperial County. Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Park is open 24/7 and requires no fee from park users. Obviously, it was busy with all sorts of desert vehicles this time of the year. One of the popular spot is the Blow Sand Hill which, as its name states, was formed by wind that carries sand from miles and piles the material uphill. Another frequently visited part of the area is the Devil’s Slide. Its 200-foot high granite mountain and sand islands lure the courageous riders to try the extremes. Meanwhile, the mud volcano with its bubbling top at Gas Domes fascinates off-road enthusiasts with this natural phenomenon. Who would think that this wide stretch of desert was once a marine environment million years ago? We passed by Shell Reef where fossils of clams and oysters can be found. To preserve this ancient reef, this area is closed to riding but can be explored at the foothills.  For two days, we tread the flat and rolling terrain of this desert, climbed sand dunes, traversed single narrow tracks, descended to river washes through steep ravines, and made trails where there are none. We rode, got stuck on mud, fell and stood up, one even dived downhill. With the desert fury and challenging desert landscapes, the riders’ endurance, skills and patience were tested. In the end, we all survived and made our wishes come true. Our big smiles and our wild adventure will remind us the camaraderie of a good friendship. Please allow us to share our adventure photo stories. Enjoy...... Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 05:22 PM. 
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
THE RIDERS
 Sir Gery and Sir Bert  Sir Mark and Sir Rene  Mam Carmen and Mam Coco  Sir Sonny  Lets go and have some blast... Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 05:29 PM.
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
LOOP # 1: BLOW SAND HILLS via CAMPSITE (10.2 Miles)
 Quarry Trail - Blow Sand Hill - Palo Verde Wash - De Anza Trail  Along Quarry Trail  Sir Bert  Playing up & down at the Blow Sand Hills  Sir Mark on deep sand Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 05:26 PM.
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
 Sir Sonny having a blast as well...  Scouting Palo Verde Wash...  You guys are posing too much. Lets go, lets go, lets gooo...  Sir Rene playing water crossing  Swimming in the desert Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 05:25 PM.
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
LOOP # 2: THE DEVIL'S SLIDE (14.2 Miles)
 We took the Shell Reef Expressway to Devil's Slide playground  On the way to well popular playground "Devil's Slide"  Shell Reef Expressway is a fast trail and very sandy  The Devil's Slide  The Desert Rats Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 05:24 PM.
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
 What a great day together with bunch of good friends  Mam Carmen was obsessed by the Devil's Slide  We cannot stop Mam Carmen climbing the peak of Devil's Slide  Mam Coco taking-off to Devil's Slide  I'm getting hungry, let's re-energize Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 05:28 PM.
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
SATURDAY LUNCH
During our Saturday lunch, we had some special guest from our Lost Coyote's motorcycle group who happen to be riding also along our nearby area. We had bbq bratwurst sauges, roasted chicken, Italian bread, tortilla, combo cheese, and some wine to re-energize our group. Life is good...  The Lost Coyote's Group  One for all & all for one  Sir Luke  Sir Ed and Sir Isaac  Sir Phil
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Ride safe, 98Virago 
Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 06:14 PM.
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
THE LOST COYOTE'S ADVENTURE STORY
Quote by Sir Ed: Towards the end of this Ride traveling west in the San Felipe Wash toward Borrego Springs, we encountered mud so deep and gooey that even Sergio and his Mighty TE510 Husky could not get through.  Sir Sergio ate some muds  Mud spraying game...  Camera have survive with the mud
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
LOOP # 3: THE GAS DOMES (32.5 Miles)
 Shell Reef Expressway-Cahuilla Trail-Gas Dome Trail-Artesian Trail-De Anza Trail  Intersection of Pole Line & Gas Dome Trail    The Gas Dome
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
 Another group pose again. Lets keep rolling if you don't want be caught at dark...  There you gooo....  Kaskasera kasi si Mam Coco eh, ayan tuloy....  Some technical route along Artesian Trail  Wheelie Bert
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST
Sir Bert and Sir Rene are our chefs this beautiful Sunday morning. They serve us with grilled hot dogs, scramble eggs, fried rice, and hot cup of coffee. Yummy....  Sunday sunrise  Ocotillo Tree in fully bloom  The Chefs  Good job guys and thanks so much for a wonderful day  Our morning Princesses
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Ride safe, 98Virago
Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 10:14 PM.
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
LOOP # 4: CROSS-COUNTRY via IMPERIAL COUNTY (68.9 Miles)
We wish today to get the best cross-country dirt route. Our goal is to explore the trails that parallel Hwy 78 including Hwy 86. And to endure our journey, we will play the Geocache game using a GPS to cross the desert floor on our way back to the camp with our own trail. We're all very excited....  Counter clockwise loop     Intersection of Hwy 78 & Hwy 86
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Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 10:00 PM.
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
 Late Sunday lunch  Ginutom si Mam Coco  Steak naman kay Sir Rene  How sweet naman...  All you can eat for Sir Mark...
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
 Time to head back, it's now 4 PM  Scouting Pole Line Trail  Tule Wash  Tarantula Wash  Oh well... it will be dark soon and we will missed the Pumpkin Patch.
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Last edited by 98Virago; February 4th, 2010 at 10:12 PM.
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2010)
 Life is good...... But time is short...... Don't worry too much cause...... It will never get dark, as long as we have head lights...... And we will never get lost, as long as we have gas...... Till next time my friends and always ride safe...... The End
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February 5th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2910)
fantastic ride 98 virago!! everything that i could dream of is there! the place, the rv, the rides and the big bad burrito that coco had
 we'll see you in the phils soon!
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February 5th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2910)
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Hi Sir Jojo, That is what I call ATV-diving with style LOL…(so that’s why they invented brakes LOL). After “exploring” that crevice and riding several trails later, I found myself in a mud encounter . Thanks to Mark who liberated me from that sticky situation.  See him bathed in mud. (Rene, I grabbed this from your album, thanks). My first ATV ride was hilarious, educational, daunting, and challenging. I made it through those relatively flat sandy terrains and technical tracks. My hands though are a little numb. Next time I will ease my grip a bit on the handle bars LOL. Thanks to Sir Bert for inviting 98virago and me to join them in that desert adventure. Thanks also to Mam Carmen (Sir Bert's lovely wife) for the hearty Mexican breakfast of tortilla, over easy eggs and salsa. Ride safe, Coco
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February 5th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2910)
Thanks also to Sir Rene for letting me use their ATV and gears.
 BEFORE and  AFTER Ride safe, Coco
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February 5th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2910)
swerte talaga si 98 virago for having an adventurous partner in life
here's to more unforgetable riders in the future Last edited by jojo; February 5th, 2010 at 12:45 PM.
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February 5th, 2010
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Re: Ocotillo Wells Ride Report (Jan. 30-31, 2910)
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Hindi mo lang alam sir, halos hindi makabangong si Mam Coco the next morning eh. Kit-kits tayo sa March and we will just follow your lead wherever you take us. So far, Enrique, Toti, Ben, Rene, Coco, and me are coming over. Wish we can scuba diving again in Boracay.... See you soon...
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Last edited by 98Virago; February 5th, 2010 at 04:56 PM.
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