Ammerillo, Lake McKensie
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Hi,
My son and I are very interested in making this trip, we're in Stillwater, OK so it's within striking distance. However, we're not very experienced riders. Should we stay away from this, or would we have a lot of fun? Would there be a lot of pressure to stay up with the group, or would we kind of do our own thing without slowing anyone down? We've never been on a group ride of any kind so don't know what to expect.
Thanks,
Toby
(KDX220, KDX200)
My son and I are very interested in making this trip, we're in Stillwater, OK so it's within striking distance. However, we're not very experienced riders. Should we stay away from this, or would we have a lot of fun? Would there be a lot of pressure to stay up with the group, or would we kind of do our own thing without slowing anyone down? We've never been on a group ride of any kind so don't know what to expect.
Thanks,
Toby
(KDX220, KDX200)
Trailryder42
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Larry, I'm thinking the campgrounds are about 1/2 mile from the store.
Toby, how old is your son? I think you would enjoy yourselves if you came. There's definately terrain here that an inexperienced rider shouldn't try, at least not without others to help you thru the hairy sections. And we've all been there at one time or another. I've ridden with most of the people that are planning on coming to this ride and It's my opinion that you can count on any of them to help you in a tight spot. This ride is not a race. It's a casual ride to enjoy each others company, and some cool terrain. Sure there are always faster riders, but if they're behind me they won't be. lol We try to stay in keeping with trail ettiquette, by waiting on the person behind you at trail junctions and assigning someone to ride sweep to make sure we don't lose anyone. There are easy trails close to camp that you and your son can ride together that you don't need a guide for. I'm sure tho that you'll want to get in on the group rides too. Bring your camera. This won't be one of those 60 mile a day rides where you don't have time to stop and enjoy a bull session or the scenery. Last time on some of the hillclimbs we got pictures of everyone taking their run. Then there's sitting around the fire at night benchracing and cutting up. I think this ride would make a good first time for you guys.
Toby, how old is your son? I think you would enjoy yourselves if you came. There's definately terrain here that an inexperienced rider shouldn't try, at least not without others to help you thru the hairy sections. And we've all been there at one time or another. I've ridden with most of the people that are planning on coming to this ride and It's my opinion that you can count on any of them to help you in a tight spot. This ride is not a race. It's a casual ride to enjoy each others company, and some cool terrain. Sure there are always faster riders, but if they're behind me they won't be. lol We try to stay in keeping with trail ettiquette, by waiting on the person behind you at trail junctions and assigning someone to ride sweep to make sure we don't lose anyone. There are easy trails close to camp that you and your son can ride together that you don't need a guide for. I'm sure tho that you'll want to get in on the group rides too. Bring your camera. This won't be one of those 60 mile a day rides where you don't have time to stop and enjoy a bull session or the scenery. Last time on some of the hillclimbs we got pictures of everyone taking their run. Then there's sitting around the fire at night benchracing and cutting up. I think this ride would make a good first time for you guys.
Tangell, I'm just a recreational trail rider who is used to following my young sons along the trails. I'm sure you and your son would have a great time. Check out the picture page link in Trailryder42's signature for a look at some of the trails there.
Larry
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Toby, Me and my 10 year old at the time daughter (Tigger) went back in March with the gang. I had never been on a ride like this and wasn't sure what to expect either. I have been doing motocross for about 6 months at the time and had no problems with any of the terrain. My daughter did well too. There were things I didn't let her do such as the creek crossing, and if we go this time I probably still will not let her do it but she held her own with everythng else.
If you've never gone you owe it to yourself and your son to do it. This is a trip that will stay with you both forever, I know it has with me and Tigger, she still raves about it. Like Trailryder42 said, it's not a race and I'll add the part that it's an adventure. :thumb:
EDITED TO TELL YOU TO BRING A HEATER!!!
If you've never gone you owe it to yourself and your son to do it. This is a trip that will stay with you both forever, I know it has with me and Tigger, she still raves about it. Like Trailryder42 said, it's not a race and I'll add the part that it's an adventure. :thumb:
EDITED TO TELL YOU TO BRING A HEATER!!!
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Thanks all for the information, it sounds like we can handle it. My son is 17 and is learning quickly, and we should be able to get more experience in before the ride. Count us in and please include us in the meal headcount - we'll be there with tent, extension cord and heater.
Toby
(KDX220 and KDX200)
Toby
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That's great! Now I hope I can swing the trip, keeping fingers crossed
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I've edited the list at the beginning of the thread. Nice new avatar, MX547. :yeehaw: Tangell, you and your son will have a blast on this ride. Even if your not as fast, you'll catch up with justql while he's changing spark plugs on the GG. :)
That's a pretty good group so far. How many attended last year?
MX547 - are you going to come and ride the quad that's been offered? It would be a shame to let your battered and bruised body keep you from all the bench racing around the 'bomb' fire.
Larry
MX547 - are you going to come and ride the quad that's been offered? It would be a shame to let your battered and bruised body keep you from all the bench racing around the 'bomb' fire.
Larry
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>MX547 - are you going to come and ride the quad that's been offered? It would be a shame to let your battered and bruised body keep you from all the bench racing around the 'bomb' fire.<
I hope you know, you just put this entire board in the sights of the Homeland Security Forces.
I hope you know, you just put this entire board in the sights of the Homeland Security Forces.
Hey Derek,
How big is the riding area? Jen and I won't get there until late, late, late Fri... make that early Saturday morning. We're gonna ride Sat., Sun. and into Monday or Tuesday if the place is big enough. We took the whole week off to Give lots of Thanks... :cool:
How big is the riding area? Jen and I won't get there until late, late, late Fri... make that early Saturday morning. We're gonna ride Sat., Sun. and into Monday or Tuesday if the place is big enough. We took the whole week off to Give lots of Thanks... :cool:
