You inspired us to go ride Joshua Tree NP for the first time. Rode Geology Tour and Queens Mines roads. I think the recent rain really helped Geology Tour Road not be a slog of a climb. The highlight for me was off the bike and hiking Hidden Valley.
There's a good reason why all of the locals ride fat bikes. The gravel roads turn into deep sand without warning! BTW... Thank you for keeping to the roads. Bicycles are absolutely prohibited on the hiking/walking trails!
Great overview of what is possible in Joshua Tree NP. There are some less passable routes but as Laura said, you had the best opening with the light rain on the hours before. Three days before I saw a bird in Death Valley NP Dec 2016, and it was a Logger Head Shrike.
Great stuff as usual. We tried on our 20 inch wheel folding bikes and the sand got a little deep at times. Great bike packing spots at Ryan Campground for sure!-BG
Tried most of the dirt roads in JT and you picked the best; rest are sand pits. Paved roads tend to be the best alternative as Park speed limits for cars are kept low.
If you want to ride Joshua Tree, i highly recommend 2.8 wide tires min. The best mountain bike trails in So Cal are in Joshua Tree, section 6 off park and onaga - experienced riders only.
2:04 Had the chance to attend a taping at NBC Studios with my class as a field trip. I was actually surprised to see you guys know the reference. Silver Spoons was another fave!
I got to ride Me Tree a few years ago on my Crust Romeo. I had some 26" Super Yummys but I think I was riding with the pressure too high. I need to go back with tires that have a wider knob spacing and lower pressures. Thanks for the cid!
@@PathLessPedaledTV thx. Incidentally, your channel very inspirational. I'm planning to build a bike based on a bare steel frame w/ all mechanical components, and your videos are quite helpful.
Lots of sandy unpaved roads indeed. It’s like it is the desert or something lol. In all seriousness, you must listen to the Desert Oracle show Friday evenings at 10 pm (it’s in podcast format also.) when in JT. So much campfire story time an weird high desert tales. You can also find the books at the Space Cowboy Books store. Highly recommend ✌🏼happy new year guys. Plans to stop at Luft bike shop in Venice by any chance?
You guys are the BEST! I love all of your videos, but, it would be helpful if you provided just a little more data in your narration. In this case, how short was short in terms of ride length?
FYI, the court case allowing small “commercial” content creation in NP’s without a permit was overturned on appeal late last year, just a heads up. I have not heard if the NPS is enforcing it or not.
@@michaelmann6482 None of the above. Most states do not charge admission to their parks. Our country is wealthy enough to not have to make visiting a National Park a luxury...sort of like health care.
The alt bar setup looks so kuch more comfortable. And it's actually an alpha masculine move to be comfortable with the "punky brewster" grips, that look stylish, yet probably feel great.
How many "backcountry" miles can you get out there? Is there a map you'd recommend? I'd like to put together about 100 miles of dirt/gravel, I wouldn't mind going outside the park if it made sense to link things together. Thanks!
Liked the video but..... I am preparing for a trip so I was hoping to get more specific, technical info. Where you parked, admission , how many miles was the loop? basic info.
Not so much... I used to climb in JT a lot but then got my dog and dogs are not allowed on trails. your only choice to walk the dog is on the dirt roads. The Park is very busy now and there are always cars passing so not the best but okay for a first time visit. It is a very fragile ecosystem so I understand why dogs aren't allowed on trails but its still a bummer.
Dave -- Joshua Tree is on the Southern edge of the Mojave Desert in Southern California, a _beautiful_ part of the world. I have family in Ridgecrest, CA, a couple hours away & we went there a few times when I was growing up.
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I love that you have Laura in your videos. Seeing her makes me happy 😊
I enjoy that your riding videos incorporate a variety of terrain and road conditions. One never knows what to expect when you two saddle up.
This video was a vibe and I loved cruising along side living vicariously through you guys
i'm over here looking at flights now. lol
I enjoyed the vibe of this ride. Thanks!
Also if y’all are headed west, Bonelli in San dimas has a lot of nice trails. And if you like to under bike a little more, Marshall canyon is a blast!
Marshall is killer on a singlespeed!
Hey, I thought you were supposed to hug trees - not pet them! Ha ha! Great video and, yes, I know who Punky Brewster is.
Always great content, thanks for posting this.
I'm honestly surprised more people don't bike there. A gravel bike or even a XC/hard tail mountain bike seem perfect.
Thank you for the info! I have always wanted to ride there.
You inspired us to go ride Joshua Tree NP for the first time. Rode Geology Tour and Queens Mines roads. I think the recent rain really helped Geology Tour Road not be a slog of a climb. The highlight for me was off the bike and hiking Hidden Valley.
There's a good reason why all of the locals ride fat bikes. The gravel roads turn into deep sand without warning!
BTW... Thank you for keeping to the roads. Bicycles are absolutely prohibited on the hiking/walking trails!
Great overview of what is possible in Joshua Tree NP. There are some less passable routes but as Laura said, you had the best opening with the light rain on the hours before. Three days before I saw a bird in Death Valley NP Dec 2016, and it was a Logger Head Shrike.
Great stuff as usual. We tried on our 20 inch wheel folding bikes and the sand got a little deep at times. Great bike packing spots at Ryan Campground for sure!-BG
looks so peaceful!
Love that loop! There are def some times of the year that you'd need fatter tires though! Lots of soft sand!
Did this ride last Sunday, and that one way section rips. Maybe the nicest section of sand I've ever ridden a bike on.
Im hoping to go later this year! I live 30 miles east of LA so this would be a fun localish trip!
Tried most of the dirt roads in JT and you picked the best; rest are sand pits. Paved roads tend to be the best alternative as Park speed limits for cars are kept low.
Awesome video thank You! Can you post the Strava link? Going to do some gravel while we’re in the neighborhood for the Tour de Palm Springs!
If you want to ride Joshua Tree, i highly recommend 2.8 wide tires min. The best mountain bike trails in So Cal are in Joshua Tree, section 6 off park and onaga - experienced riders only.
2:04 Had the chance to attend a taping at NBC Studios with my class as a field trip. I was actually surprised to see you guys know the reference. Silver Spoons was another fave!
Biking is best, thanks for sharing 🙂
I got to ride Me Tree a few years ago on my Crust Romeo. I had some 26" Super Yummys but I think I was riding with the pressure too high. I need to go back with tires that have a wider knob spacing and lower pressures. Thanks for the cid!
Love the he ride!!!! Wish I lived closer, here in Alabama we don’t have such
Russ -- love that trail & the overall scenery, also envious to spy you Paul Klampers on your bike. BTW, what do you two carry in your handlebar bags?
Food, layers, cameras and art supplies.
@@PathLessPedaledTV thx. Incidentally, your channel very inspirational. I'm planning to build a bike based on a bare steel frame w/ all mechanical components, and your videos are quite helpful.
Nice video. Thanks.
Lots of sandy unpaved roads indeed. It’s like it is the desert or something lol. In all seriousness, you must listen to the Desert Oracle show Friday evenings at 10 pm (it’s in podcast format also.) when in JT. So much campfire story time an weird high desert tales. You can also find the books at the Space Cowboy Books store. Highly recommend ✌🏼happy new year guys. Plans to stop at Luft bike shop in Venice by any chance?
You guys are the BEST! I love all of your videos, but, it would be helpful if you provided just a little more data in your narration. In this case, how short was short in terms of ride length?
Pretty day for a ride! Any plans for any upcoming coffee shop, cool bike shop, and or fly fishing episodes?
What are those riser/alt bars u have on your ride??
Do you have a strava link for this? Or the route link?
FYI, the court case allowing small “commercial” content creation in NP’s without a permit was overturned on appeal late last year, just a heads up. I have not heard if the NPS is enforcing it or not.
I also dislike that our taxpayer-funded National Parks often charge entrance fees.
Too bad NPS doesn’t get that GCN $$$ like DoD, then they wouldn’t have to make us pay to play.
@@donhuber9131 obviously not fully funded by our taxes. Would you rather pay higher taxes, park entrance fees, or cut NPS services? Pick one.
@@michaelmann6482 We coul trade in the airforce for national parks, free education, and healthcare.
@@michaelmann6482 None of the above. Most states do not charge admission to their parks. Our country is wealthy enough to not have to make visiting a National Park a luxury...sort of like health care.
The alt bar setup looks so kuch more comfortable. And it's actually an alpha masculine move to be comfortable with the "punky brewster" grips, that look stylish, yet probably feel great.
How many "backcountry" miles can you get out there? Is there a map you'd recommend? I'd like to put together about 100 miles of dirt/gravel, I wouldn't mind going outside the park if it made sense to link things together. Thanks!
Liked the video but..... I am preparing for a trip so I was hoping to get more specific, technical info. Where you parked, admission , how many miles was the loop? basic info.
No other cyclists out there that day? It seems like the perfect way to visit. Walking is slow, cars are isolating, and bikes are awesome!
How beautiful to see when it's not 150 degrees.
"Shell Art is OVER!"
"Hey man, take it, it's free. Enjoy it, 'cause they're over. OVER!!"
Those trails are also open to cars but they aren't as busy as the asphalt roads.
Does anyone make Joshua specific tires???
What do you guys do for a living that allows you to travel so much and ride?
THIS is our jobs.
I plan on doing this ride within the next month or 2 with my puppy. How dog friendly is it?
Not so much... I used to climb in JT a lot but then got my dog and dogs are not allowed on trails. your only choice to walk the dog is on the dirt roads. The Park is very busy now and there are always cars passing so not the best but okay for a first time visit. It is a very fragile ecosystem so I understand why dogs aren't allowed on trails but its still a bummer.
can you share the route@
If I can ride gravel in Somerville, MA, you can ride in Joshua Tree (wherever that is)
Dave -- Joshua Tree is on the Southern edge of the Mojave Desert in Southern California, a _beautiful_ part of the world. I have family in Ridgecrest, CA, a couple hours away & we went there a few times when I was growing up.
No goats head thorns out there?
Very very dry and beige.
I completely forgot about Punky Brewster...Must have lost interest once Alf came along....
Dang thats my backyard..wish I would of known you were here
Dang you are close to my house and already riding more than I have in my area