Special
Requirements for Dirt Riding:
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Your safety is of utmost importance. You must be an experienced off-road
rider to partake in our extended off-road riding. Our definition of
"experienced" is that you have ridden off-road motorcycles
for a number of years at some point in your life and are comfortable
riding in most terrain and situations. You must also carry private
medical insurance.
•
We ride across the open desert, which requires you to be cautious
of the extremes of the this environment. Take the ride seriously,
dress for a crash, but enjoy the ride.
•
You must wear complete safety gear to include helmet, goggles, boots,
and gloves.
• You MUST bring at least 2 liters of water (as in a Camel Pack),
which you MUST replenish when able.
• Your bike MUST be able to go 65 miles on a tank of gas, or you must
carry extra fuel. Total mileage for the round-trip is a minimum of
110 miles depending on route.
• Inner tubes should have some kind of puncture sealant, like Slime.
• Handlebars should have some kind of hand protection to avoid cactus
needles ending up in your knuckles if you happen to veer off
course.
(See photo...)
• Your machine must be in good condition, with good tires. Mufflers
with Forest Service approved spark-arrestors are required to
be legal.
• If you break down or are unable to continue, we will help facilitate
getting you and your bike back to Diamond Bell Ranch, or help
facilitate getting you to a medical facility as necessary. We ask
that you give us contact information for us to be able to notify
someone in case of an emergency.