The Moab Trip Thread

[Telephil]

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.

How did you guess, p-tex, looks like it's on. I'll park the car and ride to the trailhead.

[CS]

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.)

[p-tex]

[i]...I'll park the car and ride to the trailhead. [/B]

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).



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.

[Telephil]

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.

[UTdave]

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.

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.

[Mr. Altagirl]

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.

Sand flats road- NOOOOOOO!

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?")

[CS]

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?")

Ok, I know where that road is. The [whisper] trail [/whisper] sounds sweet. Would you guys be up for that Sat morning?

[Mr. Altagirl]

Sure!

[Particle]

I so freaking can't wait

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.

[Telephil]

We can get it down to 29 if you like, only cost you something like 5 grand.

[zion zig zag]

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.

[Telenater]

Originally posted by UTdave
Maybe later in the year. Moab is always good in late September and October.

Let us know, it just might be road trip time for me then....

[skibe]

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 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?

[Telephil]

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.

[Telephil]

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?

[jayfrizzo]

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-

[CS]

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?

[Particle]

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...

[CS]

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.

[Particle]

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!

[p-tex]

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).

[CS]

Game is on.

Particle, et al, see you guys at City Market, 9 am. Silver Subaru, gold Bullit on top.

[zion zig zag]

Originally posted by Particle

CS, I know you, me and the Altagirls will want to shuttle (flyk too?),

yes

[altagirl]

I'm out. See you guys down there!

[Particle]

Sweet. I'm out in a couple hours...this desk is killing me! Must...escape! See yall tomorrow bright and early.