Ranch Texas
Just outside of Post, Texas there lies a piece of private land that has some of the best trails the state has to offer. These trails aren't open to the public, and this is your chance to have the property to yourself! Ride along with Russell Bobbitt, Cole Kirkpatrick and the rest of the Gnarly Routes crew, as they guide you on this amazing piece of land with your friends from REV’IT!. The diverse terrain you will experience ranges from tight cedar tree sections to deep canyon riding. Scroll down to complete sign up and review the schedule of events.
Here's what to expect:
The U Lazy S Ranch was home to the Post Enduro Association and has held many national enduros from years 1970 until the club left in the early 1990s. The property has been in the Kirkpatrick family for over 100 years and offers some of the most unique riding in the state of Texas. If you like dry dirt and sharp elevation changes, you will be right at home on the terrain. All of the extreme terrain that is offered will have a bypass and/or an alternate route. The ranch has over 100 miles of trail to explore!
Our good friend Doug discovered a Phytosaur skull in 2001 and went on to unearth over ten additional skulls with the help of Texas Tech University. Today, he still roams the ranch looking for Indian artifacts, campsites from the 1800s and various other artifacts from those that walked the ranch before we did.
One of the most unique things about the U Lazy S Ranch is the base camp. A large fire pit is surrounded by artifacts and interesting items that have been found over the years at the ranch and also is the center stage for the event.
Schedule of events:
Sunday, November 7th: Arrival into Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB). Airport pickup to be coordinated with REV’IT! staff.
Monday, November 8th: Guests travel from Lubbock to Post (50min) for a full day of riding. Participants will only be permitted to ride with a guide in one of the groups with rotation every 2 hours. Lunch to be provided. Drinks/campfire starts at 5pm followed by brisket dinner. Campfire until 9pm and then guests travel back to hotel.
Tuesday, November 9th: Guests travel from Lubbock to Post (50min) for a half day of riding. Drinks/campfire starts at 12pm. Guests travel back to Lubbock at 3pm for flight back.
Tuesday will be also the “Extra shooting day” (CCC crew on site + ambassadors).
Skill levels for groups:
When it comes to skill levels, everyone rates themselves differently. Below is how we at Gnarly Routes categorize each skill level.
Beginner: You are new to off-road trail riding and not comfortable riding in challenging conditions. You have trouble with hill-climbs, rocky terrain, steep descents and standing up while riding. Beginner riders struggle with proper clutch and braking techniques especially when the terrain gets challenging. We recommend practicing for a couple of years before you sign up for a Gnarly Routes tour.
Novice: You have been riding for some time and if you were to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up in the C class. You are comfortable navigating through a variety of terrain and can make quick line changes. Long rocky hill climbs or descents are a challenge and getting the front end up and over ledges are tricky. At Gnarly Routes, we can accommodate novice riders but it will be challenging.
Intermediate: You have been riding for some time and get to ride a couple of times a month. If you were to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up for the B class. You can ride all day if necessary and welcome being challenged. You struggle in technical terrain but can get through it. This is our most common skill level that we see at Gnarly Routes.
Advanced: Most people classify themselves as advanced level riders when they are actually intermediate. You have years of riding experience and ride on a regular basis (weekly). If you were going to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up in the A class. You smile when you see a gnarly rock garden or root infested trail. You are in good shape and can ride all day.
Expert: You have years of experience and ride on a regular basis (weekly). If you were going to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up in the AA, Expert, or Pro class. You can ride any kind of terrain and welcome a challenge. You like steep climbs and have excellent throttle, clutch and brake control. When you ride, you rarely make mistakes and are an extremely efficient rider.
Guided rides, what to expect:
This is a trail ride, not a race. Riders will be split among guides into predetermined groups. All groups will ride trails that consist of flowing cedar sections, riverbeds, canyons, bulldozer cuts, and more! There will be multiple stops to enjoy the views and regroup along the way. We have had an extremely dry fall so if you’re on a four-stroke you must have header wrap on your bike to participate (bikes provide by Gnarly Routes will come equipped with header wrap). Please be mindful to not stop in tall grass, this is how fires can start. Many of the trails run down creek beds so be sure to ride the edges or banks if you see a sink hole or big mud rut in front of you. The ranch is full of mesquite trees that have large thorns as well as cactus. All rental bikes provided by Gnarly Routes will be outfitted with bib-mousse inserts that are 100% flat free. You can run over cactus and mesquite without risking a flat. You are likely to see Aoudad Sheep, coyote, diamond-back rattle snakes and deer out on the property.
Property Rules:
No smoking in open areas!! (if you must smoke, do it IN YOUR VEHICLE, in your trailer, or in the shed with cement floor. We have too much tall grass and juniper bushes that will explode if caught on fire. Additionally, if we catch the ranch on fire we will never get to ride here again!)
Drinking and riding is prohibited
No pit riding
No riding outside of camp without a guide
Four-strokes must have exhaust wrap on the header pipe to prevent grass fires
No Exceptions…
Packing List:
Hiking shoes
Jeans
Riding pants
Riding jersey
Base layer for under jersey in the morning
Knee pads or knee braces
Chest protector
Gloves (2)
Socks
Goggles (we like tinted lenses for the west Texas sun)
Drink system (1)
Snacks or energy chews for on the trail
Jacket for in the evening and morning