RR: Lucas Rocks the Red Dirt

[dstepper]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Where: Oak Creek Village, Arizona[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Trails: Llama, Wild Horse, Broken Arrow, and Mystic.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Riders: Lucas, Steve (Lucas’s father) and I.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]After a couple of days of trying to work out a trip to Sedona we finally hooked up today. Lucas was riding very well and was clearing most everything. We did a 15-mile loop and were out on the trail about 2 ½ hours. Elevation gain, not much, just lots of up and downs that wears you down. I got one flat and Lucas’s rear shock was toast by the end of the ride. Lucas was commenting on how different the trails are out in Arizona than at home…that they are. They don’t get as much use so they are not blown out. The horse people are nice and many more female riders. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]After much exploring in the Prescott area I have found a most excellent downhill…no not that crazy Mingus Mountains downhill, but a Mt. Pinos/McGill Trail type downhill. I rode it as an out and back yesterday. I did not bring my GPS so I am guessing one-way 10-12 miles and 3-4000 foot elevation gain. Singletrack all the way down, buff and narrow, with a few skree fields and rock gardens thrown in to keep things interesting. Starts near the top of Spruce Mountain and comes all the way back into Prescott. Now I got to sweet-talk someone into dropping me off up top tomorrow. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[andino]

looks awesome!

[LBmtb]

Lucas is stylin, atta boy!! Like how you included one of the biker chicks. Thanks for the photos, Dean.

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by LBmtb

Lucas is stylin, atta boy!! Like how you included one of the biker chicks. Thanks for the photos, Dean.

Yes those girls were alot of fun. Two from Germany the other from Russia. They planted themselves with a good view of a gnarly downhill rockgarden and were teasing the people that did not clean it.

Yes! I got teased.

[LBmtb]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Yes those girls were alot of fun. Two from Germany the other from Russia. They planted themselves with a good view of a gnarly downhill rockgarden and were teasing the people that did not clean it.

Yes! I got teased.

That's awesome. Did they clean it?

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by LBmtb

That's awesome. Did they clean it?

They were a little evasive in that area. They said they did with a giggle.

[Pain Freak]

I'm really getting to hate this thing called "work"' I could've been out there with you guys.

[snoopy]

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

I'm really getting to hate this thing called "work"' I could've been out there with you guys.

Don't we all.

Awesome photos, dstepper!

[bananaseat]

Cool "RR" Dean. Trails look awesome.

Lucas.... good to see you in action. Haven't ridden with you since Lance's going-away ride. Keep in touch.

[CalEpic]

Nice ride report. We had fun on Broken Arrow when we were there even though my legs were toast after 4 days of riding.

Lucas brother, nice job in the rocks.

So did anyone invite the Euro girls for a Pepsi after the ride?

C

[Schecky]

Great RR Dean!

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by CalEpic

So did anyone invite the Euro girls for a Pepsi after the ride?

C

I am sure he boys wives would have appreciated that!

[dirttorpeedo]

nice one dean! great pics as usual.

[Skeeter]

Great RR Dean. Thanks for all the pics. Thanks for being our tour guide. What an unbelievable place to ride. I'm ready to go again.
When are we going to do the "STR Invades" again?

[guero]

Another great RR Steppie! Lucas, looking aggressive out there, nice! Very cool to see your pops getting in on the action! Thanks for sharing your story guys.

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by RSMLA

When are we going to do the "STR Invades" again?

I will be out there again the week between X-Mas and New Years. So far a few others from Epic Riders are going to be in Sedona that week. They are talkin snow in Prescott tonight...just got home.

Did it rain aroung here? Sure looks like it in Laguna.