Welcome to my off-road tales journal, my latest hobbies.
I find the sport EXTREMELY relaxing. Going out into the wilderness, relaying on your machine, getting dirty, conquering whatever the road brings to you. Sometimes is easy, other times is challenging. Every ride is, even if it is a road you have done in the past, is different. Also to note, I have learned a new appreciation for the southwest desert back country. It is just spectacular! So much to discover!
I’ve had an UTV, RZR side-by-side (SxS), since May of 2023 and had done many of the rides over at the Coconino Forest, Munds Park and Sedona area. My first one served me very well in that terrain and learn the ropes.
There are many kinds of riders out there, but suffice it to say that if you want to GO FAST AND WILD, well, I am NOT that guy… It is OK for you but not for me. I enjoy the experience in a different way…
In August 2024 we brought the 2-seater and started to discover the many rides of North Phoenix, mostly behind Lake Pleasant, Carefree Area and others around here- and have to say: WOW! —
Ride Journal and Bucket List
I keep a list of my rides, along with my bucket list of trails “to conquer” on this page not only for me and my family, but for others to discover as well.
See you on the back country! — Any rides you recommend? Would love share experiences, tips, trails, etc..
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Off-Road Tales Blog Posts
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Off-Road Tales: 2025 New Year Surprise
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-01-12To start the new year, my daughter and I went on a New Year ride. This was a 5-6 hour day and it was beautiful day! –It was a bit of a cold start but what a day it was! Not sure what my daughter thinks, but for me, it was a perfect father-daughter day!… -
Off-Road Tales: Afternoon Discovery
By Jorge Pereira • 2023-08-15This was a 2 hour afternoon ride in the back roads west of Munds Park area of the Coconino National Forest. It was a beatiful afternoon. A little Mud! I got lost a couple of times ( turn right instead of left), found a little muddy (yeah!) and I got into a little of a… -
Off-Road Tales: Schnebly Hill Vista
By Jorge Pereira • 2023-08-12This ride took place in the back roads west of Munds Park, Arizona inside the Coconino National Forest. The Schnebly Hill Vista is only 15 minutes away from Munds Park and it has a great The ride with my wife, was a short 60 minutes round trip and we stopped at 2 different viewpoints. It… -
Off-Road Tales: Thomas Point Trail View
By Jorge Pereira • 2023-07-31This ride took place this past weekend in the back roads of Munds Park, Arizona inside the Coconino National Forest. The view is at the end of the Thomas Point Trail, and it looks at 89A Call of the Canyon and Cave Spring Area This time my wife was with me, and she very much… -
New Hobby – Off Roading
By Jorge Pereira • 2023-07-25A few weeks back we purchased a used Polaris RZR Side-by-Side (SxS) to start doing some off-roading. So much fun ! I am not new to off-road, as I grew up in a country where it was pretty common to need to do it, but I have not done it in SOOOOO many years. Back…
What is Inference and Why Does it Matter
Lately, in the world of artificial intelligence, the term “inference” often pops up. I do not think I have seen an article lately in which the word has not been used. It is time to revisit what it is, why is important, and where does inference actually happen. (future hint: Edge devices!) I have said…
Linux and Ubuntu Flavors Overview
As Windows 10 end-of-life comes closer, enterprises are rushing to update their devices to Windows 11 standards, but a lot of us with personal devices (that do not meet the Windows 11 standards, should we upgrade to? It is certainly it is the prudent thing to do, but another possible consideration might also be: Linux…
Google AI Studio – A True AI Companion!
Last week Google AI Studio released a feature that showcases the AI personalized companion use case – It will change How-To Videos, Training Courses and Tutorial videos “industry” 100% Let me explain… Multimodal AI tools like Google’s Gemini 2.0 are poised to disrupt the traditional online education industry, particularly in the area of software tutorials…
Off-Road Tales: 2025 New Year Surprise
To start the new year, my daughter and I went on a New Year ride. This was a 5-6 hour day and it was beautiful day! –It was a bit of a cold start but what a day it was! Not sure what my daughter thinks, but for me, it was a perfect father-daughter day!…
Agentic AI Blueprints
The concept of downloadable blueprints is not new, but in the context of AI Agents iit is definitelly something we should pay attention to! Nvidia’s Agentic AI Blueprints represent a significant advancement in making advanced AI integration more accessible for enterprises. Alongside other frameworks like LangChain and Microsoft AutoGen, these tools empower organizations to harness…
NVIDIA – Agentic AI CES Announcements
Nvidia has made significant announcements regarding Agentic AI during CES 2025, showcasing a range of innovations aimed at enhancing enterprise applications and robotics. Key Highlights from Nvidia’s CES 2025 Presentation Future Implications NVidia CEO, Jensen Huang, predicts that Agentic AI could represent a “multitrillion-dollar opportunity,” fundamentally reshaping how enterprises operate by integrating digital agents into…