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Califonla 1;';' Rides
Presents the
7th AmIaI
SUP: 1. Paul Binnquist Oaw); 2. RichaJd jones (Wes); 3. john
DeFries Oaw); 4. Ken Harwen (Wes); S. Brian Thomson Oaw).
Big Bear dual sport
a grizzly affair
By Ron Pocher
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA, AUG. 34
The Big Bear Trail Riders hosted their second
annual Big Bear Run in the Big Bear fLake
Arrowhead area of Southern California, the 75th
year that motorcyclists gathered in the area on
the first weekend oj August since the original
Big Bear Run in 1920.
The Harleys and Indians were hard-pressed
to finish this year's event, which utilized terrain
not commonly found in rallies of the roaring
20's.
The 140-miIe "advanced loop" was the conversation piece for the weekend as it lived up to
its billing and then some. The promoters recommended "serious riders only" and the course
was indeed challenging, but mainly just downright fun.
"Our goal for the advanced loop on Saturday is to make it the dual sport equivalent of
Malcom Smith's
Soboba Trail Ride," said
club president Joe Meyer. "We can't make it
quite that tough, though, so we make it a little
longer."
Advanced riders were required to ride 140
miles in order to receive a finisher's plaque with
their pictures attached. The course consisted of
all the single-track and jeep trails in the area and
boasted a low 25 miles of pavement. For the
first time in two years, an offroad event was able
to use the Devil's Hole and White Mountain
trails, which had been closed due to fire.
There were several tricky and challenging
sections but nothing scary, impassable or dangerous. Riders were forced to hold the trail via
the use of their role charts only since no flagging
was hung for the course-one entries. Seventyfive riders started, but after the dust cleared,
only 46 had finished.
Course two consisted of two scenic loops
around Big Bear Lake and was set up for the
introductC?ry level dual sporter interested in
leaming more about the sport.
.
Course three was a regular dual sport event
with easy and difficult options throughout the
day, as well as a few sections in the high desert
to commemorate the old Big Bear Hare and
Hound.
Sunday's event was held on a separate 120
mile course with easy f difficult options and flagging at critical spots along the trail. Riders were
sent down into the desert, and the halfway
pointfgas stop was in Lucerne Valley. A technical single-track usually reserved for equestrians,
a powerline trail in the desert and some rocky
trails in the Burns Canyon area were the day's
highlights.
annwu
Dual Sport Jamboree
An AMA 0-37 Dual Sport Adventure starting in the Barton Flats area .'
of the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996 '. ,'"
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BIG BEAR, CALIFORNIA ~-:,.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A100+ mile dual~sport loop in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains
around the Big Bear, Camomia area with optional sections for the more
experienced riders. Agreat ride for novice and experienced riders alike!
Come up and enjoy the entire weekend! We'lI be gathering on
saturday In the group camping area (no water or hookups) oll East Jenks
Lake Loop Road in the Barton Flats area. Hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities are nearby. Porta-potlies are in place.
so (4-6): 1. Ryan Ivers (KTM); 2. TyLer Maxel (KTM); 3. We&iey lett (KTM); 4. Andy M,rtheny (ICTM); S. Mike PaSlavant
(KTM).
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SO (7-8): 1. Patrick Massie Clem); 2. T. Pellrit (Cob); 3. Nathan
Saving (KTM); 4. Justin Hill (ICTM); S. Tommy MAxeI (Lem).
65: 1. joey Pellett (Kaw); 2. Patrick Maa8ie (lCaw); 3. Nick Car-roll (Kaw);4. Troy Stuart (Kaw); 5. Chris Chapman (lCaw).
MINI JR: 1. Dillion Rhl»des (Hon); 2. Joey PeU~tt (Kaw); 3.
Nick C8rroll (lCaw); 4. jeremy Clyburn (Yam); S. Juan Oweru
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