What's up with that?Quote:
Originally posted by Telephil
AC is out.
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What's up with that?Quote:
Originally posted by Telephil
AC is out.
Cool, thanks Altagirl. I take it you get to it by just continuing up the road past the normal trailhead? Isn't that where they used to run the downhill?
I'd definately be up for that on Saturday morning. After all, we have to help flykdog break in his new bike.
Liz is on boyfried duty for the weekend. Somthing about hotel rooms, Vegas, and hot tubs. No mention of eloping, but, you never know with her. ;)
^CS speaks the truth...I get the pleasure of seeing my man next weekend in Vegas, sorry dudes. I'm definitely bummed i won't make it.
Oh ya, you got that whole wedding thing going on ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)Quote:
Originally posted by altachic
^CS speaks the truth...I get the pleasure of seeing my man next weekend in Vegas, sorry dudes. I'm definitely bummed i won't make it.
:eek: ;)Quote:
Originally posted by CS
I'd definately be up for that on Saturday morning. After all, we have to help break flykdog and his new bike.
I've mtb'ed in moab once a looong time ago on a bike that had NO suspension, so I really have no idea what to expect. I can't wait to get down there and chase you guys.
<Roscoe> Gih gih!Quote:
Originally posted by altagirl
And basically the article said it will never be approved as a trail, neither will Hazard County because of those darn Duke boys.
Anyhooos...yeah, this could be fun. Checking with the missus and our finances. Would be cool if I got a job next week, picked up an AS-X, then broke myself just in time to ride a desk.
Flyk, we have a tent. If Mrs. Frizzo comes tho you gotta share the kennel with Abbey. She smells better than I do anyhow. :)
J-
I want to get one thing straight. There are two things I will NEVER EVER do again IN MY LIFETIME:
1-Ride sandflats road to the Porcupine trailhead
2-Ride back from end of Porcupine to town.
EVER. That is all.
There is only one acceptable way to do Porcupine:
LOOP IT
[edit] from the campsite in Kane Creek [\edit]
Particle: very much agreed
p-tex: Hell, hell no
[edit] But something tells me Telephil would be up for such a beating.
There is ZERO chance of me ever looping porcupine. Ever.
Edit: hell, and the last couple times we rode it we worked it out so the riders got picked up where it pops out on the road so they didn't have to ride into town either.
How did you guess, p-tex, looks like it's on. I'll park the car and ride to the trailhead.Quote:
Originally posted by CS
Particle: very much agreed
p-tex: Hell, hell no
[edit] But something tells me Telephil would be up for such a beating.
Have fun Phil. I hear washboard roads are all the rage nowadays.
Altagirl: standard practice to leave the car at Negro Bills. Riding roads on a mt. bike is stupid.
(If it's not readily apparent, yes, I'm jonesing bad for next week and can't help but keep talking about Moab. Sorry.)
Unfortunatley it sounds like everybody is doing Porcupine on Sat and I cannot get to Moab 'til afternoon on Sat. I would be up for looping it on Sun or Mon. Due to my late arrival on Sat I will prolly have to do something shorter (Amasa, Slickrock).Quote:
[i]...I'll park the car and ride to the trailhead. [/B]
Also, what is the fascination with Bartlett Wash? I've ridden out there once and was only entertained for about an hour. After that it's like hanging out in the Park.
Quote:
Originally posted by CS
Have fun Phil. I hear washboard roads are all the rage nowadays.
Yeah, I'm kinda into them, but only flat, sandy ones.
this is the best way to do it. I wish I could make it next weekend but unfortunately I have to move into a new apartment then. Maybe later in the year. Moab is always good in late September and October.Quote:
Originally posted by altagirl
Edit: hell, and the last couple times we rode it we worked it out so the riders got picked up where it pops out on the road so they didn't have to ride into town either.
Sand flats road- NOOOOOOO!Quote:
Originally posted by Particle
I want to get one thing straight. There are two things I will NEVER EVER do again IN MY LIFETIME:
1-Ride sandflats road to the Porcupine trailhead
2-Ride back from end of Porcupine to town.
EVER. That is all.
To do the trail that will now remain nameless, we actually drive up the La Sal Mountain Rd South of town. There is a trailhead for the Kokopelli trail off of the main road that leads us to the goods. Almost all single track with a good amount of slick rock playground at the top. We ride right next to the cliff side and come out at the traditional overlook on Porcupine. There is nothing better than doing a wheelie into the overlook on a big-hit bike with all the Lycra wearers just staring ("How did those guys get up here from that direction and why are they smiling?"):D
Ok, I know where that road is. The [whisper] trail [/whisper] sounds sweet. Would you guys be up for that Sat morning?Quote:
Originally posted by Mr Altagirl:
To do the trail that will now remain nameless, we actually drive up the La Sal Mountain Rd South of town. There is a trailhead for the Kokopelli trail off of the main road that leads us to the goods. Almost all single track with a good amount of slick rock playground at the top. We ride right next to the cliff side and come out at the traditional overlook on Porcupine. There is nothing better than doing a wheelie into the overlook on a big-hit bike with all the Lycra wearers just staring ("How did those guys get up here from that direction and why are they smiling?")
Sure!
I so freaking can't wait :D
I just weighed my bike at Go-Ride. I thought it must be a svelte 30-31 lbs...I was wrong. 34 pounds!
It still feels like a featherweight compared to the ole 41lb big hit, heh.
We can get it down to 29 if you like, only cost you something like 5 grand.
Stoked! That sat. morning ride sounds fun.
edit: my bikes gotta weigh in around 36#'s. i hit the small chainring earlier on climbs than on the superlight.
Let us know, it just might be road trip time for me then....Quote:
Originally posted by UTdave
Maybe later in the year. Moab is always good in late September and October.
I won't be heading down until Friday evening if I go telephil so count me out of your car. How about a ride this week? Maybe city creek?Quote:
Originally posted by Telephil
Flyk, don't think I'll be there, actually hitting Moab this weekend as well. I'm planning on leaving as early friday morning as possible. Looks like it's just you and me for sure right now in my car, possibly skibe, AC is out. Be nice to get a couple others to help with gas. Frizzo, you in?
I would be up for that, I'm heading out tomorrow morning with some friends if you wanna go, prolly pretty early, otherwise maybe wednesday night.
Bump...so what's everyone's plan here? Flyk and I and another buddy are heading out late thursday night. Where and when are meeting places?
We're not going. I need to get a frikkin job. Things are moving on a couple fronts and I need to stay focused. Plus the whole money thing.
Lame? Kinda. But hopefully this'll mean that in the next few weeks I can buy an AS-X. Whoot whoot!
J-
Too bad you can't make it Frizzo.
I'm outta here today. So, where should we all meet up for a Porcupine invasion Sat morning?
I'll be heading down Fri. post-work, try to leave 3:30-4, so should be in Moab by 8 at the latest.
Would like to get an early start on Porc. Sat a.m...
CS, I know you, me and the Altagirls will want to shuttle (flyk too?), so we'll need to meet probably somewhere in town so we can leave a car at Negro Bill's and then drive up to at least the upper put-in if not the unnamed location. But I really want to do the unnamed location.
How about meet at 9AM at the Texaco or Phillips? I forget which but it's a mostly red gas station and is the corner you turn at to head up to Slickrock.
edit: and I know p-tex won't be getting in till later that day, so I was thinking an Amasa back around 4-ish would be sweet.
Regardless we should all head to Eddie's for a few beers before camping...
Particle: that all sounds good, and that gas station I beleive is the Walkers right on the corner. Either that, or the City Market parking lot sounds good. Phil will be around tomorrow, so you guys can work it out with the Altagirls, and he can let me know.
Can't, freaking, wait.
Amasa at 4 is perfect as well.
Oh yeah, City Market. Duh. Let's plan on City market at 9. I've got a black XTerra with a black rocket box w/ a big Powder sticker.
See y'alls there!
Amasa at 4pm Sat - got it. Will be at the trail head (not the parking lot) at 4pm with the somewhat cty crew.
Particle - call me if anything changes (I will not have net access much this week).
Game is on.
Particle, et al, see you guys at City Market, 9 am. Silver Subaru, gold Bullit on top.
yesQuote:
Originally posted by Particle
CS, I know you, me and the Altagirls will want to shuttle (flyk too?),
I'm out. See you guys down there!
Sweet. I'm out in a couple hours...this desk is killing me! Must...escape! See yall tomorrow bright and early.
I was a little concerned about the weather heading down to Moab, but it ended up being perfect. I rolled into town at about 3:30, met up with Rotney and his wife. We found a campsite and headed out for a short dirt bike ride on Kane Creek while we were waiting for Mr.AG, who had been working down in St. George. Can't believe how much it's rained down there - the trail is totally different than it was a couple weeks ago.
Saturday morning we met up and did Porcupine. (No upper sections because the snow level is too low.) We had a total of like 19 people - biggest group I've ever ridden with out there, and miraculously, only had one flat in the group the whole ride. Lots of fast, talented riders (with sweet bikes to drool over) - it was a very fun group to ride with.
Loved my new bike - it climbs so well and took the drops no problem. It would be nice to have a bigger bike when you're barreling over the rocks, but it handled it well and I was able to climb sections I've never made it up before, go into technical sections with more momentum, and I had no problems riding anything downhill. I'm definitely happy with my purchase. :D
Yesterday we stopped and rode Sovreign on the way home. I had heard it's pretty uncrowded, but I guess the word is out - it was packed - which on a multi-directional singletrack got a little old. Fun trail though - just technical enough to keep things interesting, with some nice flowing sections.
Anyway, we had a great weekend and it was great riding Porcupine with you guys!
Ahhh, yes, it's always good to see the red rock of southern Utah. Unfortunately, the rock showed a deeper hue of red due to rain saturation upon our arrival early Thursday morning. A quick nap, rain on the tent, blue skies?, mad dash, crank some boulder problems, realize a winter spent away from the rock is not a good idea, here comes the rain (again), there goes the rain, slickrock meanderings, 2 broken chains (f-ing shimano), dinner in the tent, pitter patter of rain lulling me to sleep. Rain, rain, rain. All night long. And then...........
As night fades to day, so a unusual silence brings me out of slumber: it's not raining anymore. Hell, yes.
Telephil and flykdog arrive sometime at night. More friends roll in. It's off to Sovereign we go. The rain has actually helped us, wetting the sandy trail just enough to make it fast and smooth. As a trail, it's nothing real spectacular, but fun, with enough fast sections and jumps and drops to keep it interesting. As expected, Telephil sets a ridiculous pace. As promised, I don't even try to keep up.
After lunch and a quick nap for some, it's determined Amasa Back is in order. Once again, Telephil went aggro, and was soon out of sight. The boy charges, plain and simple.
Amasa and Porcupine are two of the best rides around. Technical climbing to kill the drudgery of going up, and fast, technical decents, with tons of drops and jumps to keep it spicey. Basically, these two rides were the inspiration to the puschase of the Bullit. And dammit if I don't love that bike even more. After severly cramping in both quads on Sovereign, I call it quits 2\3 the way up Amasa, feeling the same vice grips start to creep into my legs. Flyk and a couple buddies did the same and we were treated with a show only Moab can provide. Sun low on the horizon, lighting up the rims and buttes, casting shadows in the fins, gold rock set ablaze in the warm light.
Then, it was on. Down, down, down. Drop this, jump that. Pillage, plunder. Turn around and see all the fellas doing the same, and if not, getting a good heckling for their lack of, uh, gumption.
Saturday, dawns blue and pure, the white of the La Sals a perfect contrast to the red desert below. Meet up with the Altagirls, Particle, and some friends of theirs. As told, a solid crew of 19 or so. We bid goodbye to Telephil in now typical fashion, as he mashes the gears and goes up, as if a normal person would go down. In due time, we all make it up, gasp at the crowds, gawk at the views, and revel in the awaiting melee. Another short climb awaits, then it is on, again.
And dammit if these guys don't ride fast. Mr. Altagirl and Rotney leading a pace that has us just killing the downhill. So much fun to follow those guys and do all that I could just to keep up. In typical fashion, the ride gives it up in ample quantities with enough drops, jumps and rock gardens to keep anybody on a big squishy happy. One flat, many bumps, and multiple grins later, the road is reached, the end found.
Dammit if that's not one of the best rides ever. Was sweet to meet and ride with the Altagirls and Particle, as well as flykdog and Telephil.
See you all back there in October.
Tell me more about Soveriegn (sp?). Where is the trailhead? How long is it? PM me if it's supposed to be secret or something.
Porcupine is a classic...surprised Phil didn't loop it from town.
Sovreign's not secret - it's just new. There are two trailheads for Sovreign - you can get to it from Dalton Wells road or Willow Springs road. Easy to find, well marked with blue sprockets on the slickrock sections. There's also a Sovreign ATV trail, which is mostly sand, and you don't want that, but there are those brown trail markers that tell you which is which - you're looking for the singletrack. Probably best as an out and back, but it can be looped.
Review, map, GPS, and pictures:
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/sovergn.htm
Great. Now I want a BIG squishy bike even more. Not that mine isn't squishy; I just want something like CS' Bullit w/ a big-ass double crown on it and super slack angles. Not this year anyway...
Great riding w/ everyone! I'll post a more detailed report w/ some pics later tonight.