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toolmaker
08-21-2007, 03:30 PM
I asked a few months ago about advice for Moab, and received some pretty helpful info. Here is what I got from my first time to Moab:
Rental bikes at every shop I went to were almost brand new, or in New condition
If they ask if you want a shuttle to the trail head, DO IT (don't worry about the cost)
Don't go in the summer (average temp when I was there 1 week ago 105-110 deg):embarass:
Plenty of bikers around town and cars will be more likely to yield.

Just my experience, I am going back again in the early spring to do more riding, it was Awesome.:jumpy:
soupboy
08-21-2007, 03:34 PM
Glad you had fun. Moab is a blast. I much prefer the trails in Grand Junction and Fruita but it's hard to beat a full Porc Rim shuttle run.
krazykatie
08-21-2007, 03:41 PM
My observation...Slickrock isn't all what its cracked up to be. I would much rather ride single track and Porc rim rocked:D
ryno lite
08-21-2007, 03:56 PM
My observation...Slickrock isn't all what its cracked up to be. I would much rather ride single track and Porc rim rocked:D

I'm with you on your Slickrock opinion!
Ish
08-21-2007, 05:47 PM
What trails did you ride?
Where are the pics?:mad:

caugh it up!!!!;)
goatgirl
08-21-2007, 06:00 PM
Glad you had fun. Moab is a blast. I much prefer the trails in Grand Junction and Fruita but it's hard to beat a full Porc Rim shuttle run.

We agree! Fruita Rocks
soupboy
08-21-2007, 06:07 PM
WTF is a caugh?

What trails did you ride?
Where are the pics?:mad:

caugh it up!!!!;)
batjerk
08-21-2007, 06:27 PM
WTF is a caugh?
Um, a less than effective cough?
soupboy
08-21-2007, 09:04 PM
I thought The Ish had gone stoopid retahdid Bastonian on us.

Um, a less than effective cough?
toolmaker
08-21-2007, 09:09 PM
I rode the main rode from town to Gemini Bridges, and Bar M loop. I also rode a couple of misc jeep trails along Copper Ridge rode. I didn't get past Gemini Bridges because it was 10 miles to get to Gemini, and I rode from town(should have gotten the the shuttle to the trail head:banghead:).
I did rent a brand new Santa Cruz Blur LT(now I want one) it was in brand new condition. I did flat as soon as I got out of town.:mad:
toolmaker
08-21-2007, 09:12 PM
Not too many pics, too busy changing a flat and riding,:banana::banana:. I had such a good time the twenty miles of riding still made me smile.:jumpy:
nigel
08-21-2007, 11:44 PM
Don't go in the summer (average temp when I was there 1 week ago 105-110 deg):embarass:


Bah! We're in Frisco riding the Summit County trails (Breck, Frisco, Leadville, ect..) right now and while the break in heat is nice, we also spent a day in Moab and 4 in Fruita/Grand Junction last week and it was over 100 every day and I LOVED it!!!!!! Just have to stay hydrated and not push yourself, it's not that bad :crazy: Two more days to go!
Ish
08-22-2007, 12:21 PM
I thought The Ish had gone stoopid retahdid Bastonian on us.

that was last week;)

Cool pics Brian!
crux
08-22-2007, 01:25 PM
Only 5-6 hours from MOAB. Thinking of headding out early September. any takers?

Then agian might hit Jemez or Gallup instead... Not as crowded
bigwheel
08-22-2007, 01:57 PM
Only 5-6 hours from MOAB. Thinking of headding out early September. any takers?

Hey Andy, How about coming to MN&WI for a bunch of excellent group weekends?
crux
08-22-2007, 08:02 PM
Hey Andy, How about coming to MN&WI for a bunch of excellent group weekends?

If I can find cheap airfare will take you up on the offer.
stoneage
08-22-2007, 09:52 PM
If you're Jonesin' for the desert SW here are a few pics of Moab and Arches (http://web.mac.com/williamoreilly/BabaKarmy/Moab_and_Arches.html)