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Playa Conditions

7/9/2015

 
It's definitely that time of year, when a boy's thoughts turn to dust and fire and questions begin forming in his mind. I don't mean the obvious ones, which have obvious answers, such as: "Will it be hot?" Yes. "Will it be dusty?" Yes. "Will there be fire?" Yes. "Will there be old naked dudes hugging you?" Yes.
No I mean the important question. You know the one I mean. Don't be shy. You can do it....

"What will the playa surface be like this year?"
That's the one! And the news is good so far. Pictures and reports coming out of Juplaya show and tell of a fairly hard surface with very few crumbly bits. Here are some beautiful pictures from Jessica Stanell, taken over the weekend of the 4th of July, that illustrate it well. It's looking like it's going to be a great year for biking, at least as far as the surface goes! 

Update: Some new pictures from Jovankat casts serious doubt on my theory. Album of very soft-looking playa during Juplaya here. 
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Rainmaker
7/9/2015 04:47:39 am

Beautiful pics...can't wait!

Do you know who took these photos? I'd love to use them but won't before I have permission!

Dr. Yes
7/9/2015 04:54:44 am

Yep, it's in the post. Jessica Stanell. I don't know her, but saw them and contacted her on Facebook to ask permission, since they were posted in a private group.

Rainmaker
7/9/2015 04:57:02 am

Ah yes..thank you, I'll reach out!


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