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Ivanpah Road is wide and gravelly

6201-ivanpah-road.jpg It's time for a short break to enjoy the solitude of Sagamore Canyon Cut-Off Road without the noise of the 10-ton bikeThumbnailsJust another three miles, and I'll arrive at Nipton for my rest stopIt's time for a short break to enjoy the solitude of Sagamore Canyon Cut-Off Road without the noise of the 10-ton bikeThumbnailsJust another three miles, and I'll arrive at Nipton for my rest stopIt's time for a short break to enjoy the solitude of Sagamore Canyon Cut-Off Road without the noise of the 10-ton bikeThumbnailsJust another three miles, and I'll arrive at Nipton for my rest stopIt's time for a short break to enjoy the solitude of Sagamore Canyon Cut-Off Road without the noise of the 10-ton bikeThumbnailsJust another three miles, and I'll arrive at Nipton for my rest stopIt's time for a short break to enjoy the solitude of Sagamore Canyon Cut-Off Road without the noise of the 10-ton bikeThumbnailsJust another three miles, and I'll arrive at Nipton for my rest stop

Sometimes, the rough surface provides good traction, but too much loose gravel sometimes makes for an unstable ride. Glad I have fat tires. My mind drifts while riding here and songs get stuck in my head, such as Marc Almond's Jacques Brel covers.