BMW GS Dual Sport Ride

Between Arivaca Rd and Sasabe Rd South of the Sierrita Mountains

Ranch roads and BLM roads in the lower desert between the Sierrita Mts and the Cerro Colorado Mts. North of Arivaca. The terrain will vary from hard pack gravel roads with sections of small rocks to short, shallow sandy sections and hard clay sections with small washouts. Possible puddles depending on rains. All the roads are very suited to the GS with standard dual sport tires. Knobbies not necessary. The first 10 miles are very easy for getting used to the surface, then it gradually gets more technical but never really tough. All skill levels will be catered to with different ride leaders. Even beginning off road riders can have fun by opting to do an in and out of the first section. Dual sport riding technique pointers will be offered.

The route will be from Arivaca Rd , 5 miles South of Amado, 25 miles NW to Sasabe RD, 11 miles South to Poso Nuevo Ranch Rd, 21miles East, back to Arivaca Rd for a total of about a 57 miles.

It can be shortened by stopping at Sasabe Rd and returning to Tucson through Three Points.

We will gather at Iron Horse BMW about 9:30 and depart for Amado at 10:00. You can meet us at the start point if you wish.

Start point—South, out of Amado, on Arivaca Rd, 5.4 miles to a BLM gravel road on the West side just past the Marley Cattle Co .ranch. We’ll gather there at 11:00 AM and depart at 11:15.

Arrive with about half a tank of fuel for less weight, about 32 psi in your tires, your suspension stiffened up, hard cases off, some lunch or snack bars, water, protective clothing for rocky terrain, camera and GPS mounted if you want to mark the course. Tire pumps and plug kits are always recommended when you are off road and the leaders will have theirs.

Breaks will be taken for photos, riding pointers and snacks. We should be back in Amado about 3:00 for gas and the return to Tucson on your own.

 

Plan on meeting back at Iron Horse by 7pm for great evening entertainment :