Fruita: April 24-27 2008 - Fat Tire Festival

[gopherhockey]

Let the planning and discussion begin!

"Lucky Thirteen"

Fruita & the world are ready for the 13th Annual Fat Tire Festival - "Lucky Thirteen".

Sunshine, Singletrack, Live Music, Products displayed from the best in the Bike Industry, the ever welcoming Beer Garden, the clunker crit and more are what you can expect from the 13th Annual New Belgium Brewing Co Fruita Fat Tire Festival presented by US Bank.

Bring a bike, a smile and a "dirty dozen" of your friends and join us April 24-27 for a time to remember of MTB fun in the sun.
If that isn't enough for you stick around for the 4th Annual 18 Hours of Fruita endurance race the following weekend, May 2 & 3; the famous Midnight start, all Singletrack course and grass Camping at Highline Lake State Park make this a good time even if it involves way too much riding . Join us for one of the most social and entertaining races on the endurance calender.

http://www.fruitamountainbike.com/

[DanB]

Oh boy....here we go again......;)

[gopherhockey]

Oh boy....here we go again......;)

hehe...

Unlike last year, I'm not necessarily going to this again in 08. I'd like to explore options for other riding areas for a big mtb trip next year... Crested perhaps... Arizona maybe...

[DanB]

hehe...

I'd like to explore options for other riding areas for a big mtb trip next year... Crested perhaps... Arizona maybe...

I believe a trip like this should be planned over numerous beers at OC.........maybe after a Thursday night snowshoe stomp........that way when we wake up the next day and are actually in Arizona it will all make much more sense...... ;)

[THUMP!]

I am so there! I am going to try to sneak in a couple of days in Moab as well.

[gopherhockey]

I believe a trip like this should be planned over numerous beers at OC.........maybe after a Thursday night snowshoe stomp........that way when we wake up the next day and are actually in Arizona it will all make much more sense...... ;)

I like the way you think!

[bootsiebee]

I'm soooo excited for this I'm about to pee my pants!:banana:

[Lezgo Cycling]

with the recent addition of my commuting regimend....I hope to be in shape for this next year. (I will need a new bike though cuz I am not as cool as shad and mara ... NO SS for me for the first time there :crazy:) But I would love to go. WE will have to plan something out. Did youg uys drive this year or do you fly and ship or what ?

[Nickel]

hehe...

Unlike last year, I'm not necessarily going to this again in 08. I'd like to explore options for other riding areas for a big mtb trip next year... Crested perhaps... Arizona maybe...

Eeeeeeeeast coast, represent!

[bigwheel]

Very possible for me. This year, I'd like to do a few more days in Moab before heading to Fruita.

[dvo1]

I will just be getting back from there a two weeks earlier,

Need to practice on the big rocks.

http://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03324mc4.jpg

[manual63]

Fruita Fat Tire Fest is always on my calendar.....to a point where nothing else has higher priority.......nothing else.

So my plans are already made.....get there a week early...ride all week and then party at the end.....:cool:

[steef]

Why is this always the weekend of my girlfriend's birthday? I'm out.

[dvo1]

Why is this always the weekend of my girlfriend's birthday? I'm out.

Like me and bikes,

It's time to upgrade.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/goodbye.gif

[bigwheel]

Why is this always the weekend of my girlfriend's birthday? I'm out.

No offense, but it sounds like you need a girlfriend with a different birthday, or one that doesn't mind celebrating her birthday with you the week before, then celebrating it again by partying with her friends.

[wildkona]

I wanna go. will need to rdie with someone. Any takers or options?

[bakkeb]

I wanna go. will need to rdie with someone. Any takers or options?

We'll see...but I'd sure would like to go and you can ride on the roof rack:laugh::etard:

[transplant]

I might go on this one if you decide to ride in the metro Phoenix area (South Mountain, McDowell, Pass Mountain Loop, White Tanks, Hawes Loop). I've got some friends I haven't seen in years. It would be great to get together with them again.

Oh yeah, they like beer and bikes too. :banana::metal::beerme::crazybanana:

[DMonkey]

I'm soooo excited for this I'm about to pee my pants!:banana:

It's just your Camelbak leaking..

[DMonkey]

hehe...

Unlike last year, I'm not necessarily going to this again in 08. I'd like to explore options for other riding areas for a big mtb trip next year... Crested perhaps... Arizona maybe...

I've made the trip to Fruita/Moab 4 times now, missed this year - so might be interested in it next year..

AZ has a lot of good rides (Sedona & Flagstaff - are very cool! - South Mountain in Tempe, Good times!) - but I am for sure hitting AZ for family events - so I'll hit it no matter what. 4 days with family, requires at least 2 mornings/afternoons out on the trail.

Also been talking about Whistler or the like - of course that would be later in the year than this.

[bootsiebee]

It's just your Camelbak leaking..

aha - clever monkey you are... referencing other threads...

[krazykatie]

No Fruita for me for the next 2 years:cryin: I'll be in madatory clinicals and unable to take time off from them and school. :cryin: That really sucks...this trip rocked...my fav trip of the year. Count me in for 2010:cool:

[DmacBmac]

I think I will skip the Fruita Trip this year to head to the Black Hills. A little closer and I want to see Deadwood after watching the series. Any takers? I started a thread awhile ago....just thought I would place it here as well.:)

[krazykatie]

I think I will skip the Fruita Trip this year to head to the Black Hills. A little closer and I want to see Deadwood after watching the series. Any takers? I started a thread awhile ago....just thought I would place it here as well.:)


I wouldnt mind taking a long weekend over memorial for the fat tire fest!! LETS DO IT...maybe we can locate a chicken out there or something

[soupboy]

No Fruita here - strictly Whistler, Tahoe and AZ for 08.

[krazykatie]

No Fruita here - strictly Whistler, Tahoe and AZ for 08.

Tahoe should be sweet! I met a guy out at FFTF who builds out there. He sends me up dates here and there.

http://www.northstarattahoe.com/summer/bike-gallery.asp

[DMonkey]

aha - clever monkey you are... referencing other threads...

I figured you get it - others maybe not, but thats half the fun of it!

[DMonkey]

Tahoe should be sweet! I met a guy out at FFTF who builds out there. He sends me up dates here and there.

http://www.northstarattahoe.com/summer/bike-gallery.asp

Rode a bit in Tahoe - good ride, wouldn't mind hitting it again - only have had two afternoons to hit trails, so lot's I missed!

[Lezgo Cycling]

I think I will skip the Fruita Trip this year to head to the Black Hills. A little closer and I want to see Deadwood after watching the series. Any takers? I started a thread awhile ago....just thought I would place it here as well.:)

wheres the other thread

[DmacBmac]

wheres the other thread


http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22585&highlight=black+hills+fat+tire+festival

[At the Gates 2121]

hehe...

Unlike last year, I'm not necessarily going to this again in 08. I'd like to explore options for other riding areas for a big mtb trip next year... Crested perhaps... Arizona maybe...


A mid summer trip to washinton state / vancouver bc is a good sugestion i did a 3 week trip out of seattle one year in april some of the good rides week still under snow but bc was amazing and yakima area was great also
i would love to ride in .

I am very interested in riding in Idadho heard of epic trails out there:metal:

[BikerKitty]

hehe...

Unlike last year, I'm not necessarily going to this again in 08. I'd like to explore options for other riding areas for a big mtb trip next year... Crested perhaps... Arizona maybe...

Mmmmm, Creeeested Buuutttte.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for a thread about THAT trip. :banana:

Fruita starts the day after my birthday, so that'd be fun, too -- can't imagine a better way to celebrate than a trip to CO! Maybe the birthday gods will surprise me with a new full suspension bike. A girl can dream. :)

[wildkona]

I've made the trip to Fruita/Moab 4 times now, missed this year - so might be interested in it next year..

AZ has a lot of good rides (Sedona & Flagstaff - are very cool! - South Mountain in Tempe, Good times!) - but I am for sure hitting AZ for family events - so I'll hit it no matter what. 4 days with family, requires at least 2 mornings/afternoons out on the trail.

Also been talking about Whistler or the like - of course that would be later in the year than this.
I'm down for whistler and tahoe and AZ if you need company. Lets talk...

[DanB]

I can't believe I'm gone for two days and this thread is already two pages!!! :eyeroll:

It was a great time out there last year, but it's a long time to wait to get out west. I'd like to do something in January or February. If I get to the point where work is going so well that I get thrown into the unlimited vacation position then I'll do both and yes Bob I'll be there in Moab with you. I've been there ten times now I think and I still can't get enough of it!!! :D

[Nita]

hehe...

Unlike last year, I'm not necessarily going to this again in 08. I'd like to explore options for other riding areas for a big mtb trip next year... Crested perhaps... Arizona maybe...


We are planning for Telluride and Crested Butte in late May.

[Ish]

We are planning for Telluride and Crested Butte in late May.

Nita - Have you checked to see what trails will be open that time of year? Not to be a downer, but not many trails are likely to be open in CB that time of year. Maybe down in Gunnison. One year we were there right before the July 4th weekend and 401 wasn't even open yet.

If you are already going to be there for other reasons then I'm sure you'll be OK, but if it is specifically to MTB, you may want to invistgate further.

[Nita]

Nita - Have you checked to see what trails will be open that time of year? Not to be a downer, but not many trails are likely to be open in CB that time of year. Maybe down in Gunnison. One year we were there right before the July 4th weekend and 401 wasn't even open yet.

If you are already going to be there for other reasons then I'm sure you'll be OK, but if it is specifically to MTB, you may want to invistgate further.


Yikes!!! Thanks for the heads-up on this. I was told the best time to ride 401 was early June because of the thunderstorms in late June/July. I know when I hiked the Maroon Bells in late August it snowed at night, so I figured late May would be good. I will do some checking...thanks I owe you one!

[BrightYellow]

Yikes!!! Thanks for the heads-up on this. I was told the best time to ride 401 was early June because of the thunderstorms in late June/July. I know when I hiked the Maroon Bells in late August it snowed at night, so I figured late May would be good. I will do some checking...thanks I owe you one!

Yep, definitely wait until mid to late July if you are thinking CB. Now, Durango... I think you can manage that in May. Not 100% sure...

[DSO]

You folks should check out the SLC area. Convenient, cheap and excellent riding.

check it out.

www.utahmountainbiking.com (http://www.utahmountainbiking.com)

I would suggest 2 EPIC rides:

Mid Mountain in Park City

The Wasatch Crest Trail

Anything else up around Park City will be killer.

[Hellbender]

I would totally be up for another mtn bike trip somewhere west, but April is a bad time for me and really don't think I'd be able to pull it off. Early to mid summer would be better if anone is thinking about that time of year, keep me in the loop. And I would totally be down for hitting Arizona or the Blackhills.

[DanB]

I rode the Wasatch Crest Trail and it was amazing! Still one of the most epic rides of my life! Left me with a huge :D on my face!

A friend of mine had a great job out there and was living the dream life and gave it all up for a job here that pays better, quite a bit better down the line probably, but to me still not worth it. The riding I did out there convinced me that it is one of the best and most complete riding areas in the United States. Good suggestion! :)

You folks should check out the SLC area. Convenient, cheap and excellent riding.

check it out.

www.utahmountainbiking.com (http://www.utahmountainbiking.com)

I would suggest 2 EPIC rides:

Mid Mountain in Park City

The Wasatch Crest Trail

Anything else up around Park City will be killer.

[timmy]

Now that I have a job where I can take vacation in the summer I'll go anywhere as long as it gets me out of this state!!:jumpy:

[manual63]

No one will ever be able to deter me from the Fruita Fat Tire Festival. Uh....that is what this thread is for. Plan your other lame rides in a different thread!!!....:)


FRUITA!

[THUMP!]

I rode the Wasatch Crest Trail and it was amazing! Still one of the most epic rides of my life! Left me with a huge :D on my face!

A friend of mine had a great job out there and was living the dream life and gave it all up for a job here that pays better, quite a bit better down the line probably, but to me still not worth it. The riding I did out there convinced me that it is one of the best and most complete riding areas in the United States. Good suggestion! :)

I lived in SLC, UT from '98 thru 2000 and while I wasn't biking at that time I was into hiking with my dogs and downhill skiing. While I loved always being 15 minutes from a trailhead, killer dog park or lift line and loved the access to southern Utah(Moab and such), Vegas, Denver and all other things in the West I found it very hard to adjust to a majority of the people in SLC. If you were in the canyons or up in Park City it was one thing but when you were in the city it was quite another. I moved home due primarily to the people of SLC and my friends back here in Minnesota. On top of all of that I could never really get used to the non-separation of church and state in local politics and the idea that I had to have a membership for every bar I wanted to go to. For me, Utah is a great place to visit but unless I lived in Moab or Park City I would only want to vacation there.
I hope this doesn't offend anyone from Utah but this was just my personal experience.

[DanB]

I lived in SLC, UT from '98 thru 2000 and while I wasn't biking at that time I was into hiking with my dogs and downhill skiing. While I loved always being 15 minutes from a trailhead, killer dog park or lift line and loved the access to southern Utah(Moab and such), Vegas, Denver and all other things in the West I found it very hard to adjust to a majority of the people in SLC. If you were in the canyons or up in Park City it was one thing but when you were in the city it was quite another. I moved home due primarily to the people of SLC and my friends back here in Minnesota. On top of all of that I could never really get used to the non-separation of church and state in local politics and the idea that I had to have a membership for every bar I wanted to go to. For me, Utah is a great place to visit but unless I lived in Moab or Park City I would only want to vacation there.
I hope this doesn't offend anyone from Utah but this was just my personal experience.

I could see that Bill. Although when I was there the Mormon population had dropped below 50% in SLC and it was like headline news. Pretty amazing when one religion can control a city like that. My brother in-law and sister are Mormons and I have a lot of respect for them and their religion but it is a little extreme there you are right.

[THUMP!]

I could see that Bill. Although when I was there the Mormon population had dropped below 50% in SLC and it was like headline news. Pretty amazing when one religion can control a city like that. My brother in-law and sister are Mormons and I have a lot of respect for them and their religion but it is a little extreme there you are right.

It may have dropped below 50% in the city but the outlying towns are probably still closer to 90%. 50% of anything in a town is still lots though...imagine if 50% of Minneapolis rode trails! It would really seem like alot. I respect everyone's beliefs as long as their beliefs don't effect me.

I just hope that Lundell's belief that the gnome is all powerfull isn't true.

[gopherhockey]

I just hope that Lundell's belief that the gnome is all powerfull isn't true.

And why on earth would you question the gnome's power or my belief in such? ;)

I don't pray to the gnome though... there is power, and then there is power...

Ok, back to Fruita discussion!

[daviebee]

Ahhh, so much wisdom (or is it BS) in Dan's thinking:cool:

I believe a trip like this should be planned over numerous beers at OC.........maybe after a Thursday night snowshoe stomp........that way when we wake up the next day and are actually in Arizona it will all make much more sense...... ;)

[daviebee]

can one say hijack?!?

[DanB]

Ahhh, so much wisdom (or is it BS) in Dan's thinking:cool:

OK one more hijack because I can't resist.........:cool:

"You see David I am in sales and whilst in sales the only thing "BS" stands for is a degree." :D

I couldn't resist that's an old salesman joke, and I do mean old! ;)

OK back to Fruita. :)

[Lezgo Cycling]

how about the article on HOW TO RIDE SLICKROCK, is it reall as hard as they say. I am planning on going to moab sometime next year just fro this reasonbut after reading this article, it seems harder than it should be. I dont want to go to Bartlett Wash, beacause if this is a one time trip then im not wasting it on the easy stuff.....it wont as much of a challenge

[ryno lite]

how about the article on HOW TO RIDE SLICKROCK, is it reall as hard as they say. I am planning on going to moab sometime next year just fro this reasonbut after reading this article, it seems harder than it should be. I dont want to go to Bartlett Wash, beacause if this is a one time trip then im not wasting it on the easy stuff.....it wont as much of a challenge

I haven't seen the article yet, but I can say that riding on slickrock style rock is fun and wierd. Now if you are talking about the "Slickrock Trail" in Moab, they are probably telling the truth. It is a hard trail and you will hurt yourself if you screw up. You will break bones. Some people love it, some people hate it. I hate it due to how hard technically and physically it is for me. I feel it is too dangerous for my riding ability. That may not be true for everyone. I like other trails in Moab way more than I do Slickrock. Heck, just go to Fruita.

[Lezgo Cycling]

well that is why I asked because if I only get one trip next year of this calibur I am going to make sure I do the right one. :D

[ryno lite]

well that is why I asked because if I only get one trip next year of this calibur I am going to make sure I do the right one. :D

They are both fine places. They are probably only about 90 minutes apart also. I like the riding in Fruita better than the riding in Moab. Both are cool though. Moab does have way better scenery and lots to do other than biking. Plus two cool National Parks worth seeing. So in my opinion, if biking is your only thing check Fruita out. If you want a variety plus phenominal scenery check Moab out. If you have time like I did last spring, check them both out! You can't lose either way.

P.S. These are my opinions, some people like to ride Moab better and some people like to ride Fruita better. Seems that overall the riders as a whole like Fruita a bit better.

[Lezgo Cycling]

I didnt realize they were so close together....maybe ill see if I can do both

[ryno lite]

I didnt realize they were so close together....maybe ill see if I can do both

We had a lot of people spend a handful of days at both last year and they only were on vacation for a week.

[Lezgo Cycling]

I was planning on a week....ill see what I can do I really want to go.

[ryno lite]

I was planning on a week....ill see what I can do I really want to go.

Moab and Fruita are 100 miles apart.

[Ish]

IMO, the best part of Fruita is the Grand Junction trails.
AKA the lunch loops.

Moab rocks as well. Slickrock is at the bottom of my list. I would hit Porc Rim, Amasa Back, Soverign before it.

Everyone likes something a little different and there are trails for everyone!!!!

[ryno lite]

IMO, the best part of Fruita is the Grand Junction trails.
AKA the lunch loops.

Moab rocks as well. Slickrock is at the bottom of my list. I would hit Porc Rim, Amasa Back, Soverign before it.

Everyone likes something a little different and there are trails for everyone!!!!

Great, I still haven't been to the Grand Junction trails. Something to look forward to next year! I loved Sovereign!

[Tex]

Moab rocks as well. Slickrock is at the bottom of my list. I would hit Porc Rim, Amasa Back, Soverign before it.

I agree that Slickrock isn't that great, but if you've never been there you should at least hit the practice loop, at least once. Just to say that you've done it. It's like riding on the moon, except there's gravity and it hurts a whole lot when you wipe out. Porcupine Rim is still top shelf riding, especially if you can start up at the Upper Porcupine Singletrack. As for Amasa Back or Soverign I would say hop in the car and go ride in Fruita and Grand Junction.

[gopherhockey]

IMO, the best part of Fruita is the Grand Junction trails.
AKA the lunch loops.



What he said. It might have been the fact that I was finally starting to feel better, but I had a blast at the GJ trails.

I kinda feel I've been there done that now with Fruita, but would ride the lunch loops again for a few days with no problems.

Moab I could take or leave really... although it was worth the visit and the views were specatular. (as was the company)

I need to get to a place like Crested before I can justify Fruita again.

There are also about 25+ more trails in the front range I'd like to ride before I start repeating myself.

[Ish]

I need to get to a place like Crested before I can justify Fruita again.


I could also see chillin' in Salida for a while. Riding the likes of Monarch, et al.:D

[Nita]

Crested Butte and Durango are on my list for this early Summer. I've ridden Moab and Fruita twice now and still prefer Sedona over them because I just am not able to ride those ledges, they do me in fear factor-style everytime.

[gopherhockey]

Crested Butte and Durango are on my list for this early Summer. I've ridden Moab and Fruita twice now and still prefer Sedona over them

Sounds like a few of us may be able to come up with a nice group trip if the timing were right and the destination suited us all. We'll have to talk about it.

[charliebrown]

Melissa and I are talking about doing something as well, so we might be in for a "group" trip... Keep us in mind

[DanB]

How about a late January or mid February trip to AZ. Nita and everyone else I've ever talked to raves about Sedona (I've been but not biking and it is pretty amazing). That would be my ideal time frame and trip. :)

Also I could still easily be talked into a mid-summer (time it around BHTM's concert at Red Rocks maybe :cool:) short trip to Crested Butte even if we hit the Jan-Feb trip also. After seeing the guys pics from there on the trip that I didn't go on I was ready to shoot myself! :banghead:

I'll die of the winter blues if I have to wait too long to get out west and ride. It was hard to wait until May this year, there was like five nights when I was frustrated and just thought "that's it I can be packed in an hour and be in Moab by this time tomorrow". :cryin:

[gopherhockey]

How about a late January or mid February trip to AZ. Nita and everyone else I've ever talked to raves about Sedona (I've been but not biking and it is pretty amazing). That would be my ideal time frame and trip. :)

Also I could still easily be talked into a mid-summer (time it around BHTM's concert at Red Rocks maybe :cool:) short trip to Crested Butte even if we hit the Jan-Feb trip also. After seeing the guys pics from there on the trip that I didn't go on I was ready to shoot myself! :banghead:



I actually like this idea quite a bit! Lets talk this weekend about this...

[Nickel]

How about March 17-21? ;)

[DanB]

I was planning on a week....ill see what I can do I really want to go.

Gus if you go for a week you can easily ride both Fruita and Moab. I've actually driven into Fruita for a day of riding and when finished drove back to Moab to spend the night for the next day due to weird weather stuff. It's an easy drive and if you are fast it's a little over an hour.

My opinion of Moab is that it is the best riding I've ever been fortunate enough to ride. I've ridden there ten times now and I still grin from ear to ear every trip. It's a number of things that make it that way for me. The trails are amazing (very different from here), the scenery is second to none, and the town itself rocks. Moab is a must do, now along with what I just said Fruita is no slouch either. For me it is almost the same level as Moab but different. Think of Moab as Mammoth, and think of Fruita as Murphy. Moab is rough, technical, wild, big, and stunningly beautiful. Fruita is flowy, less technical, a little smaller, a little less wild, but still very beautiful. Fruita to me is more like our singletrack here minus the trees and throw in a bunch of elevation. They both have their merit just like Mammoth and Murphy do, just two different varieties.

As far as Slickrock. I agree with the others, if you go to Moab you kind of have to do it, but I think it is mountain biking hell. It is very technical and very demanding which is great for the first hour, and then it gets very monotanous. When I bring new people out now with me we go do the practice loop at Slickrock for a half an hour and then say "ok well that's exactly what it will be like for the next three hours, would you like to do this or go and find a killer technical rocky trail with climbs that will make you puke and downhills that wil make you pee your pants?" and the response is always let's go do something else.

There are a lot of places in this country I haven't ridden, but I've also ridden quite a few of the "cool" places and I still believe if you only get one week a year and you haven't ridden in Moab/Fruita that should be your trip. I hope it all works out for you and if you get to the point where you want to make a plan I can give you all my maps and books and some suggestions.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Thanks Dan and all others for the info. I really hope to make this trip now that I am a little better informed.

[Ish]

After seeing the guys pics from there on the trip that I didn't go on I was ready to shoot myself! :banghead:


Let me give you some ammunition :D


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d820b3127cce89914729f93d00000016108AauW7hy3ctD

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d820b3127cce89915ab0380200000016108AauW7hy3ctD

[THUMP!]

A) Who is going to be there pretty much for sure?
B) Do you camp, stay in hotels(looks like about $68 per night), sleep in your car?
C) How early do you need reservations for the event and for lodging?
D) What levels of riders will have fun on these trails(are they too tough for a newbie like me)?

I am hoping to go this next year and hopefully sneak in a couple of days in Moab as well.

Thanks in advance!

[jitterjepp]

I'm planning a trip out that way in the spring as well. I Just got an email from a good friend with a wanderlust who is locking down a permanent address in Durango and I'm going out to visit her in the spring. I'll probably to the Moab-Fruita-Durando loop for a week or so while I'm out there.

Anyone else here feel like they need to take a one life vacation from work so they can go do all the stuff they want to do?
I'll probably do a combination of crashing on couches and floors, my car, sleeping bag on the side of a dirt roads and campgrounds. I'll also probably stay at the Adventure Inn in Moab because its owned and run by climbers who are pretty cool and its cheap.

The camping and the slick rock trail head is alright too because you can literally camp about 100 feet from the trail head gate and the rim trail head is just a ride down a dirt road from there.

[Nutmeg]

Go eat at Milt's before / after slickrock - it's kinda hidden, but close to where you go up to the trailhead.
They have some really good sanwiches and stuff, i had an awesome Albuquerque Turkey (with roasted green chiles)

[ryno lite]

Hopefully I am going. It's on the calendar. I camp when I am in Fruita. Others hotel it. Camping is cheaper and there are showers in the Colorado State Parks, so it is pretty good living. I can't clean a couple of things in the XX loop and am not a great rider, but felt very comfortable on most trails out there. Any section I didn't like I'd hike a bike and be riding in no time. You'd love it and your riding skill will advance a ton out there in just one week.

[bigwheel]

OMG! My company's "info" email just got spammed by Fruita Fat Tire Fest! There's no way they could have gotten that address other than by web crawling.

info@emgcolorado.com is their email address. I included it in this post so that some other spammers can return the favor.

I'm sure that info@emgcolorado.com is looking for somewhere to buy viagra, fashion watch bands, hot stock tips and a credit report.

[lostboy]

I'm sure that info@emgcolorado.com is looking for somewhere to buy viagra, fashion watch bands, hot stock tips and a credit report.

:D That made me laugh

[manual63]

I got spammed by them today. I think I asked for it though when I was there last year. Are you sure they didn't get you address from you somehow? You were there last year.

That all being said.....mara and I will be in Fruita from April 18th to 27th. Hope to run across some other MORCers out there!

[bigwheel]

I got spammed by them today. I think I asked for it though when I was there last year. Are you sure they didn't get you address from you somehow? You were there last year.

That all being said.....mara and I will be in Fruita from April 18th to 27th. Hope to run across some other MORCers out there!

Yes, I was there. But I know that I didn't use the info email address. I have never used it for sending emails, and never had it in my browser. Maybe they had a web crawler that sniffs around IP addresses of people that visit their web site. Just a guess.

[Ish]

Yes, I was there. But I know that I didn't use the info email address. I have never used it for sending emails, and never had it in my browser. Maybe they had a web crawler that sniffs around IP addresses of people that visit their web site. Just a guess.

What email address did you use when you pre-registered last year? The reason I ask, is that they just hit mine today and it was the one I used when I registered last year. If you used a different one, did they hit that one also?

[bigwheel]

What email address did you use when you pre-registered last year? The reason I ask, is that they just hit mine today and it was the one I used when I registered last year. If you used a different one, did they hit that one also?

Interesting They didn't hit my "normal" one. Only the "info@" one, which I never use. I don't know of any way to look back at my registration. I'll look at the folder where I keep that kind of stuff, and see if there is still something laying around.

[bigwheel]

WHOOPS :embarass: :redface2: I was looking at the info@ field from the sender, and thinking that it was the "to" address. The spam was coming to my normal address. My (embarrassing) mistake.

<----- = stupid :redface2:

I suppose as a moderator I could cover my tracks, but I'll leave the stupidity for the net to archive forever.

[manual63]

Sooooo.....who is all going to Fruita? I know a few who are going....but post up so we have an idea.

[ryno lite]

Guess I'm out for this year. Big system upgrades at work and I will be pretty swamped now through May 12th at work.

[DmacBmac]

Guess I'm out for this year. Big system upgrades at work and I will be pretty swamped now through May 12th at work.

Sorry to hijack your thread!! Ryan, you should head up to Rapid City with us for the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival!!

PM if you are interested!!

[ryno lite]

Sorry to hijack your thread!! Ryan, you should head up to Rapid City with us for the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival!!

PM if you are interested!!

I've thought about it.

[manual63]

I am so stoked for this. We will be leaving April 17th to ride a full week before the actual event. This will be the third year in a row for me.....:cool:

[manual63]

Another awesome year in Fruita!!

http://www.f-bom.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/ridingrockonoverlook.jpg

http://www.f-bom.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/mararidingknarlyrocks.jpg

How does the saying go again?......"a picture is worth 1000 words"........yeah...that's it.

[krazykatie]

hey Shad what trail is that? thanks :)

[igor]

You missed a great week of weather here in Minne-crap-olis. Yeah, what Katie said. What trail are you on in the photos?

[ryno lite]

Sorry you had to come back! Wish I could have been there!

[manual63]

hey Shad what trail is that? thanks :)

We rode so many....I don't remember which trails these pics came from. I think both of them are from the Rabbit Valley area.

We did find this arch finally. Last year we got lost trying to find it.

http://www.f-bom.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/thearchshad.jpg

[igor]

We rode so many....I don't remember which trails these pics came from. I think both of them are from the Rabbit Valley area.

We did find this arch finally. Last year we got lost trying to find it.

http://www.f-bom.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/thearchshad.jpg


Sweet!

[manual63]

Sorry you had to come back!

Isn't that what all of you are thinking?......;)

It was tough. Especially when I was looking at the Minneapolis forecast......:banghead: When we left on Sunday it was already in the 60's and sunny.