No Doubt... between the 2 mile long dust trail, 110 degree temps, and the sharp rocks (lava, slate, and other nasty's) its really not as much fun as it used to be for me here in Vegas. If you ride with friends you can't really hang together real close because of the dust cloud and eating major rocks if you aren't in front.
When it cools down I am usually at the dunes where you can ride together without the dust and rock/roost problems. I have definately gotten lazy and soft, I must admit. Now if I had some areas to ride like Timbowe and Kiwi it would definately be a different story ! ! Even the mountain areas that take 3 hours to get to are still very dry and even more dusty.
Would love to come to Texas some time and try your desert/sand areas that you ride in. Still must be a bit of a sandstorm when you ride though Alan?
Furious