Medera canyon ride

[Dave31]

Today I rode from Tucson to Green Valley to Medera canyon; about just a tad over 100 miles today in total.

It was windy and a few times I almost got blown off the road, I took the scenic route and made my own route off-road through the desert to avoid most of the heavy traffic.

After mounting my rack, a few tools and some extra fuel for just in case, I was on my way.

 

[Dave31]

I stopped here at this spot on mission road where years ago on my Della Cruz Cruiser I came up on a large group of spandex riders going the other direction. As they were passing me one tossed a water bottle and hit me in the head.

 

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The San Xavier Mission in background http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

 

[Dave31]

This mountain here i don't recall it's name but its off limits to everyone. The local Hohokam believe when you pass your spirit comes to this mountain. So no one is allowed not even the natives or some headless horseman will hunt your dreams or something.

 

[Dave31]

This peak is called Helmet Peak, I've never understood why it don't look like a helmet to me?

 

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The ARSACO Duvall Mines just outside of GreenValley,AZ

 

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Taking some shade and drinking plenty of water under a mesquite tree. And the dirt road that I thought was a short cut lol.

 

[Dave31]

Had to gas up in Green Valley, my desert short cut was not so short.

 

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And some more photo's.....

 

[Toadmund]

I stopped here at this spot on mission road where years ago on my Della Cruz Cruiser I came up on a large group of spandex riders going the other direction. As they were passing me one tossed a water bottle and hit me in the head.

The sign in the background was a nice touch then!

Nice place! No cacti or mesquite trees here, just the kind you buy in bags.
What size rear sprocket you got?

Was going to mention something else but forgot.

PS, Oh yeah, remember now, aren't those short cuts the worst?! I don't know how many times I had to pull a bike through thick brush or swamp.

 

[Dave31]

What size rear sprocket you got?

Running a 36T, lacks for the trails but I just make up for it by pedaling when I need too. But it makes up for it on the pavement; a 40T would probably be better for me.

 

[Dave31]

Helmet cam just leaving Green Valley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5lgnGCyWzI&list=UUOpY8mwJ0pUp2qU_8PH7qjA&index=1

 

[Wild Bill]

Thanks for sharing the pics and video, looks like it was a great ride!

 

[xseler]

Did the trooper at about 1:34 give you a wave??

How much does the chain stretch during a trip of that length?

My goal is to ride about 90 miles to my parents house after I get mine broken in. I'm glad that these motors are able to go that far in one trip.

 

[Dave31]

How much does the chain stretch during a trip of that length?

None, I never use the chain supplied with the engine kits on my bikes.