Took the TTR out for its first extended (60 mi) off-tarmac trip on a fun dirt road along the crest of the mountain range above the Big Sur Coast in California. It really performed well and I felt very comfortable on it. A great day for riding in a favorite place.
Actually, it was a mixed bag of dirt conditions: some parts smooth and dry-looking, as you see, but also large puddles, damp areas, places with sticky mud that filled up the knobbies and made the surface a bit slick, rocky spots, and rutted spots. Conditions change continuously there, but its all fun. I guess we just stopped at the places that were easy to stop at.
You are right, though, Martyn: a heavenly experience.
