U Lazy S Ranch Tour

March 14-18, 2024
4 spots available
4 BYOB spots available

Here's what it costs: $3,750 per person
Bring your own bike ($1,850)

Near 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, along with Russ and Cole and three other riders.  The terrain you will experience ranges from tight cedar sections to deep canyon riding, and you will be challenged every day on the bike.  We will provide you with the knowledge of how to conquer this terrain with less energy and more confidence!

Here's what to expect:

The U Lazy S Ranch used to host the Post Enduro Association and held many national enduros from 1970 until the club left in the early 1990s.  The property has been in the 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.  You can count on three days of riding with a variety of terrain and difficulty.  All of the extreme terrain that is offered is easy to access and will have alternate routes.   

Curriculum:

Overview

A general discussion of proper trail etiquette and how to ride responsibly. Reiteration that this ride is not a race, but a fun trail ride in epic terrain that provides you the chance to enjoy the time on the bike and hone riding skills on difficult terrain. A discussion of proper body position, concise control inputs, weight distribution, and the use of dedicated momentum will be covered. Each location provides unique terrain and diverse terrain and our skills focus will change a bit per location. All skill work and riding is completely optional and no riding or skill work is ever mandatory.

Morning skill work..

Main focus is on body position and inputs on controls of the motorcycle. 

-How to move appropriately on the bike to help aid braking and accelerating safely.  

-Proper body weight distribution to help change direction and lessen riding fatigue.

Afternoon skill work.

Main focus is on throttle control and the use of momentum on the trail.

-Improve power distribution to help improve traction and minimize riding mistakes.

-Using the motorcycle’s inertia and roll speed to allow the bike to move as it is intended with less wheel spin and controlled braking to reduce erratic stoping and loss of control.

Skill work specific to this location:

How to navigate short, but steep undulating terrain.

How to navigate through loose lock and maintain traction on dry slick patches.

How to manage energy exertion control in sandy riverbeds.

GNAR LEVEL: 3

Gnar level takes multiple factors into consideration:  Trail proximity to camp, difficulty of trails, bail out points, elevation, temperature and the overall physical fitness level required. Gnar level is measured on a scale of 1-5.

Scroll down for the important information and to sign up! 

What skill level requirements are in place?

This tour is rated for intermediate level riders and up.  

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 motorcycling 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 with 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.

Enjoy a big Texas sky:

One of the unique things about the U Lazy S Ranch is the base camp area.  A large fire pit area is surrounded by artifacts and interesting items that have been found over the years at the ranch and is the staging area for the tour. Dinner will also take place here on Friday and Saturday night. 

What's included in the tour: ***excludes participants that bring their own bikes***

1 bike KTM 250 XC-W, KTM 300 XC-W or KTM 450 XCF-W rental for three days of riding

1 set of Moose Racing riding gear

All rental bikes include the following products:

XC Gear Mako 360 bar mount

Renthal handlebar and sprockets

Enduro Engineering hand guards and protection products (radiator guards, clutch master cylinder guard, rear disc guard, skid plate and rear brake pedal tip)

Michelin StarCross 6 tires, tread pattern selected depending on the tour

Michelin Bib Mousse front and rear

Seat Concept seats

WP XPLOR forks setup by Solid Performance to rider skill level and weight

WP PDS shock setup by Solid Performance rider skill level and weight 

Gnarly Routes graphics by Bike Graphix

Trail Tech GPS units and radiator fans

Rekluse Radius or Core manual clutch system

IMS Core footpegs

Twin Air filters

Motorex lubricants

MotoMinded headlight

Lodging

Four nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) in Lubbock, Texas

Breakfast each morning and lunch on the trail

Dinner is separate but group will go together

Media

Photos from the tour

Schedule:

Participants should fly into Lubbock International Airport (LBB) 

Thursday - Participants will be picked up from the Lubbock airport and have dinner in Lubbock.

Friday - U Lazy S Ranch tour begins with a short bike fitting and full day of riding on 4,000 acres of private trails not open to the public or riding clubs.  Once riding concludes for the day, group will have dinner at the ranch.

Saturday - U Lazy S Ranch tour day two begins with a full day of riding on 4,000 acres of private trails not open to the public or riding clubs.  Once riding concludes for the day, group will have dinner at the ranch.

Sunday - U Lazy S Ranch tour day three will offer more extreme terrain. You can expect to enjoy similar trails as day one with a few new challenging options thrown in.  Once riding concludes for the day, group will head back to Lubbock for dinner.

Monday - Guests transported to Lubbock International Airport for departure.

F.A.Q.

What bikes are available?

On this tour, we will have KTM 250 XC-W TPI, KTM 300 XC-W and KTM 450 XCF-W motorcycles.  Bikes are first come first serve so be sure to request one when signing up.

What bike upgrades or customizations do you offer?

On this tour, riders may request a Rekluse Core EXP 3.0 auto-clutch or run the Rekluse Core manual clutch.  

What should I bring on the tour?

On this tour, you need to bring plenty of riding gear to get you through three days of riding.  If you have specific trail snacks that you like, we suggest bringing those but will have plenty of Kate's bars in the transport vehicle. Here's a short list though so you can make sure to bring everything.

Riding pants (3)

Riding jerseys (3)

Knee pads or knee braces

Chest protector

Gloves (2)

Socks (3)

Padded shorts (3)

Goggles (2)

Drink system (1) (We suggest USWE)

Fanny Pack (your guides will carry the heavy stuff!)

Advil

Snacks

Camera (Cole will be taking plenty of photos)

Rain jacket (1)

What skill level requirements are in place?

This tour is rated for intermediate level riders and up.  

To sign up for the Gnarly Routes U Lazy S Ranch Tour, please fill out the form below.  This does not guarantee you a spot in the tour, forms will be sorted first come first serve.  A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to confirm your spot.