I live in Apache Junction, Arizona. There are dirt roads all over here. Went up to Chevelon Canyon & spent over 20 miles on dirt. I just pretent I'm on the CR500, Twist & go!Yeah it's about half a mile. Not to bad until it gets sandy, Then it's idle or die. Takes about 7 mins. The front tire doesn't want to turn and the back only wants to spin. It can really suck. However I'm no Smoke.