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Hocka_Luigi on
I took my Fuji Jari to Joshua Tree with me recently. The area is great for gravel bikes if you’re into desert rides. There are enough hills that you can still get plenty of climbs in. Navigating is easy when you can see everything from where you stand. There were a few spots where the sand and rocks made me wish I had wider tires. A mountain bike wouldn’t be totally inappropriate out there, but the big miles between features make drop bar bikes an obvious choice.
I was hoping to upload some hilltop pictures but apparently I don’t know how to reddit anymore :/
The bike is a 2017 aluminum Fuji Jari with a lightweight Tubus rack, Selle Italia saddle, DT Swiss wheels, and GRX 1×12 drivetrain. The desert is absolutely glowing right now.
Siaberwocki on
Nice. “Road not maintained” might be an unofficial motto of gravel cycling!
Here’s a hilltop picture. There were small mountains to the south, which you can’t see here. Plenty of fun spots to ride to. Bikes aren’t allowed on the trails anywhere in the national park but but paved roads and dirt roads offer plenty of good times. Some roads were just sand and they were less fun.
I managed to avoid car traffic by staying in remote areas. The drivers that did pass were very respectful and gave me plenty of space. There was life everywhere, and lots of flower blooms from the recent rains. This is the time to go if you can.
arjwrightdotcom on
Really love those kinds of road, and the signs that mark their presence. It’s an invitation to an adventure, and sometimes a bit more.
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I took my Fuji Jari to Joshua Tree with me recently. The area is great for gravel bikes if you’re into desert rides. There are enough hills that you can still get plenty of climbs in. Navigating is easy when you can see everything from where you stand. There were a few spots where the sand and rocks made me wish I had wider tires. A mountain bike wouldn’t be totally inappropriate out there, but the big miles between features make drop bar bikes an obvious choice.
I was hoping to upload some hilltop pictures but apparently I don’t know how to reddit anymore :/
The bike is a 2017 aluminum Fuji Jari with a lightweight Tubus rack, Selle Italia saddle, DT Swiss wheels, and GRX 1×12 drivetrain. The desert is absolutely glowing right now.
Nice. “Road not maintained” might be an unofficial motto of gravel cycling!
That’s where the fun begins.
San Bern is nice this time of year.
https://i.imgur.com/qG8liXN.jpeg
Here’s a hilltop picture. There were small mountains to the south, which you can’t see here. Plenty of fun spots to ride to. Bikes aren’t allowed on the trails anywhere in the national park but but paved roads and dirt roads offer plenty of good times. Some roads were just sand and they were less fun.
I managed to avoid car traffic by staying in remote areas. The drivers that did pass were very respectful and gave me plenty of space. There was life everywhere, and lots of flower blooms from the recent rains. This is the time to go if you can.
Really love those kinds of road, and the signs that mark their presence. It’s an invitation to an adventure, and sometimes a bit more.