The “beta mode extension” for the ride this year is OUT, which hopefully doesn’t come as much of a surprise.
“That route sucks!”
Heat and general lack of quality pull the extension for the year. It’s destined to improve (mapping with beer goggles) and may likely become an event in it’s own right.
In other news, we are hearing reports of good water flow in Coyote Canyon, and favorable sand conditions in the desert. Pavement to Pavement times sounding good from Split Mountain to S-2.
Tick Tock, 2 weeks out…
SoCal Bikepacking 
Coyote Canyon Ride Report
I rode a loop from Warner Springs through Coyote Canyon to Borrego Springs on Saturday. Conditions were excellent. Very few very sandy bits. Be careful navigating some big rocks as you might damage a chain rings or so. Middle Willows has a lot of water. I brought some booties so I wouldnt get my feet wet and I could carry my bike. I guess its rideable but I didnt want to get any water damage. Trails from Warner Springs also look great. Just watch out for ruts and some big rocks when cruising there are night..
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