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Preparations have begun for a 5 - 9 day Moab extravaganza. A few of us from the Boulder area and Somewhat county will be traveling out on April 24 to spend a week riding as hard as we can, drinking heavily and generally smelling badly.
Depending on how it all ends up coming together, we usually end up with two groups of riders - 1 fast/long rides and 1 slower/shorter rides. Campsite is a little up in the air but we generally camp in the Kane Creek area.
Interested?
Hmm, would be interested, but I'm flying into CO for that weekend.
When does Moab start getting too hot in the summer, and when does it start cooling down again?
Depends on your definition of too hot and whether or not you can get up early to ride...
I'm gonna say we'll be there, for the weekend - maybe even a long weekend (definitely not the whole week though).
bring your skis, we'll go to abasin and drink at the beach afterward. Moab is not close to denver, i am sure you knew that.Quote:
Originally posted by Telenater
Hmm, would be interested, but I'm flying into CO for that weekend.
When does Moab start getting too hot in the summer, and when does it start cooling down again?
I'll try to make it for at least a day of riding.
Don't forget the long/fast/shuttle access group :D
p.s. I used to do the cinqo de mayo trip every year when I lived in Somewhat cty...good times always!
I'll be there that weekend for sure with a nice sized group already. I'll be getting in on the 22nd, leaving the 2th. Camping in the Slickrock campground. We'll have to keep in touch and get a big group to go play around at Bartlett Wash.
It's usually not too hot that time of year, or at least hasn't been for the last 5 years.
No kidding. I was just thinking that I don't fit in either of the previously mentioned groups...Quote:
Originally posted by Particle
Don't forget the long/fast/shuttle access group :D
Ah yes, the old Cinco de Mayo Summit County reunion trips.... speaking of which I'll give Jeff M. a call and see if he can make it. Doubt it since he is going to school and working full time.
Since we didn't manage to hook up last year due to your accident, def. have to make it happen this year.
More details after this weekend.
P.S. - Shuttles are for pussies :D
My personal rider group: slow up and/or shuttle/ fast down (hey, I've done the Porcupine loop twice. And that is possibly 2 times too many)
I'll admit it, I'm scared.Quote:
Originally posted by CS
go play around at Bartlett Wash.
Another good person to ride with. :DQuote:
Originally posted by CS
My personal rider group: slow up and/or shuttle/ fast down (hey, I've done the Porcupine loop twice. And that is possibly 2 times too many)
Of the innuendo because of the name of the trail or am I missing something?Quote:
Originally posted by flykdog
I'll admit it, I'm scared.
(Bartlett wash is also fun to play around on with dirt bikes...)
Nah man, you've got a bike with 7" of travel, there's nothing to fear. Bartlett kicks ass, just a giant slickrock playground, with many ledges to see just how nice those 7" are.Quote:
Originally posted by flykdog: I'll admit it, I'm scared.
However, beware the shadows, they will get you.......
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...adows1%7E0.jpg
What's the problem here, why not fast up and down.Quote:
Originally posted by CS
My personal rider group: slow up and/or shuttle/ fast down (hey, I've done the Porcupine loop twice. And that is possibly 2 times too many)
Flyk, AC, and I are coming down that weekend, have room for one more in my car if anyone wants to join, leaving friday AM.
There is a poster in Go-ride of Krispy dropping a ledge that appears to be 20-30' high. I am not ready (nor will I ever be) for that. The other reason I'm scared is exactly what CS mentioned; by me having a long travel bike, I took away my biggest excuse.:D ;)Quote:
Originally posted by altagirl
Of the innuendo because of the name of the trail or am I missing something?
(Bartlett wash is also fun to play around on with dirt bikes...)
Oh good, that means I still have one. You still in for leaving friday morning?Quote:
Originally posted by flykdog
The other reason I'm scared is exactly what CS mentioned; by me having a long travel bike, I took away my biggest excuse.:D ;)
Yep, so far, so good.Quote:
Originally posted by Telephil
Oh good, that means I still have one. You still in for leaving friday morning?
And from what I've heard about you, you don't need excuses for not stepping up, just for not going out (skiing).
True on the second, not true on the first. I like speed, up and down, but don't necessarily have the biggest balls when it comes to CS like stuff.Quote:
Originally posted by flykdog
And from what I've heard about you, you don't need excuses for not stepping up, just for not going out (skiing).
I don't wear spandex.Quote:
Originally posted by Telephil:
What's the problem here, why not fast up and down.
Flyk, that drop isn't quite that big. Around 15-20 I'd say. Ok, almost that big I guess.
Like I said, there are baby ones too (paging Telephil). We'll just work our way up. ;)
LOL. P-tex I totally forgot your screen name :)
Hmmm, all I have is a hardtail, but this sounds like fun if there are no snow parks open 'round here by then...
Lots of FS demo bikes in Moab if need be, but your hardtail would work too. Don't let that stop you!
I admit it as well-I'm scared.
I already know i'll be slow as a snail compared to phil and CS...so if you're fine with that, i'm in.
What's the deal? Nothing to be scared of. It's just a little dirt and red rock.
And AC, as stated above, I do not go fast uphill. It is against all my beliefs.
And don't worry, we'll wait for Telephil on the way down. ;)
Oh shit this might be a nice little get away. As long as altachick will tie a tow rope and drag me up all climbs ;) At this point the only thing I am scared of is camping in my snoopy one man tent. The Best Western has been luxurious the past couple moab trips :D
This will be fun! Skibe along with us...nice!:D
Yeah - you gotta camp. You can't build a fire and tell tall tales while trying to throw empty beer cans at lizards in a Best Western. Plus I know of at least one other person who will be using the WalMart Snoopy Tent!!
Skibe, you in then? Riding with myself, AC, and flyk.
If my little brother ends up not coming to town for some spring skiing I am in. And I will have my snoopy tent with me. If he does come into town I will be up at Snowbird for a couple days. Either way it will be a great weekend.
Altagirls--are you guys definitely in? I'm planning on heading down that Fri. after work. We should organize a campsite er sumthin. Let me know or PM me or something like that-
J
Yeah - it's definatley on!!
Some F.R. crew + a few Somewhat County crew + Utards = mini in Moab. Anybody else?
Some arriving Friday 23rd, some 24th. I believe the general plan is to camp in Kane Creek are but since I won't get there unitl Sat afternoon, I'm not sure if anybody else want to weigh in on this? Lots of camp sites, so prolly lots of seperate crews but maybe we could agree on a central spot for a Saturday evening or night rendezvous.
I'm going to make the 1st two suggestions:
1. Meet at Amasa trail head @ 4pm Sat for a ride. (trail head, not the parking lot).
2. Meet at a campsite near the stream crossing (so designated with appropriate signage or other maggot related relavance) around beer thirty (6pm ish).
Suggestions??????
Quote:
Originally posted by Particle
Altagirls--are you guys definitely in? I'm planning on heading down that Fri. after work. We should organize a campsite er sumthin. Let me know or PM me or something like that-
J
We're in for sure. There is a freeride comp going on at Bartlet Wash that weekend, maybe we'll have some Maggots in. I hear there may be some shuttled events as well, I'll find out. I hope ther are a few people up for a UPS / Porcupine ride, always one of my favorites. We'll PM as the week goes to stay in touch.
We camp at Kane Creek quite a bit. We could be up for the normal spot with everyone else.
Amasa Back is always good too (I love jumping over jeeps on the way down, the chicks riding in them always squeal when they see a fat mountain biker over the hood).
I'm thinking about going. Who wants to share a tent with me?
Are motorized vehicles like Toyota Tacomas allowed?
The BobMc family could be persuaded to head on down. It'll be a few days after our arraignment, we could probably use the get away.
Hopefully the Frozen family could be talked into coming down as well. We'll get the grizzlies and Tacoma to make high speed dust clouds by the bikers. :)
BobMc
I'm in for sure. Leaving California and busting all the way through Weds night. Definately up for an Amasa or Porcupine or both on Sat with a huge crew. I'm already meating a group of people there and we're camping in the Slickrock campground.
Where exactly is the Kane Creek campground?
Frizzo, catch a ride with Telephil, he's coming down Friday morning, or Thurs night, or somthing like that. I'm sure he'd love to share a tent with you, and he promises to not sleep in his spandex.
Isn't Kane Creek the turn right at Mcdonalds and keep going campground? Thats how you get to amassa to isn't it?
Frizzo, you have a tent? I'll take a space in it. We need to work out some logistics with Telephil on this. Phil, are you going to be at RBarons sat. night?
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?Quote:
Originally posted by flykdog
Isn't Kane Creek the turn right at Mcdonalds and keep going campground? Thats how you get to amassa to isn't it?
Frizzo, you have a tent? I'll take a space in it. We need to work out some logistics with Telephil on this. Phil, are you going to be at RBarons sat. night?
This has the makings of...something! Stoked to check out the Bartlett wash comp. Never been out there.
Also never done the UPS drop in to Porc. It's singletrack, right? Mmmmm...
I'll be rolling out from Heber roughly 3:30-4pm Fri, and I'll probably swing thru SLC to get to I-15; I just can't stand driving into Provo. Anyone needs a ride they're welcome to join me.
Mr. Altagirl (or the better half if she's around) what is this "UPS" portion of Porcupine of which you speak?
Is the freeride comp only on Saturday? Could be interesting seeing what guys are willing to pull off on less than forgiving terrain.
And is there anyone out there who has ridden the Sovereign trail yet?
It's something he probably shouldn't have posted about since it's not officially a trail. But they did write about it in the latest Cycling Utah or whatever that free newsletter is... so I guess it's public knowledge at this point, even if it's illegal. UPS=an upper, singletrack extension of Porcupine. And basically the article said it will never be approved as a trail, neither will Hazard County because they're too technical and designed for one way traffic and the forest service or BLM or whomever in Moab will not allow such things - it has to be easy and bi-directional or it can't legally become a trail.
We asked the guys at Slickrock bike shop about Sovreign. They said it's nice, but pedaly and not really technical, and knowing us we'd like it better on dirt bikes than mountain bikes.