I kept the blog entry just to keep the pictures on the page
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| The Drive from Denver |
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| Dead Horse Point |
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| Couple of Badass Dudes(Not Pictured) |
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| Canyonlands |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Failed Efforts at Daily updates
I couldn't bear to look at the "Day 1" Blog entry any longer. It wouldn't have been so bad if we would have had a Day 2 through Day 10 entry. Maybe next time there will be daily updates.
I kept the blog entry just to keep the pictures on the page
I kept the blog entry just to keep the pictures on the page
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Just Outside of Denver, in Wheat Ridge Colorado there is a place....
It's a magical place called Applejack Liquors.
I work with a guy who says he never goes to Denver without going to Applejack.
The reviews online say the selection there is the best in the west. More beers in one building than you have ever seen anywhere else. There could be some exaggeration going one there, but I personally don't think we should take a chance at missing out. It is about 25 minutes from the airport just off 70 west. I.e. It's on the way to Moab. We are gonna need beer .....
For those of you with a GPS - Apple Jack Liquors 3320 Youngfield St, Wheat Ridge, CO 8003
http://www.applejack.com/
I work with a guy who says he never goes to Denver without going to Applejack.
The reviews online say the selection there is the best in the west. More beers in one building than you have ever seen anywhere else. There could be some exaggeration going one there, but I personally don't think we should take a chance at missing out. It is about 25 minutes from the airport just off 70 west. I.e. It's on the way to Moab. We are gonna need beer .....
For those of you with a GPS - Apple Jack Liquors 3320 Youngfield St, Wheat Ridge, CO 8003
http://www.applejack.com/
MOAB - Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb
The GBU-43/B is large, powerful and accurately delivered. high explosive. The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb [MOAB] weapon is a 21,000 lbs total weight GPS-guided munition with fins and inertial gyro for pitch and roll control. It is probable that this munition was initially nick-named the "Mother Of All Bombs" with the retronymic expansion of MOAB following later.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Research pays off!!!
Drunken sodomy, those Moabites know how to party. Is Moab his own grandpa????
According to Genesis 19:30-38, Moab was the son of Abraham's nephew Lot by his elder daughter, while Ammon was Moab's half-brother by a similar union of Lot with his younger daughter after the destruction of Sodom. Having lost their fiancés and their mother in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot's daughters decided to continue their father's line through intercourse with their father. The elder got him drunk to facilitate the deed and conceived Moab. The younger daughter did the same and conceived a son named Ben-Ammi, who became ancestor to the Ammonites. (couldn't they just find new boyfriends?)
And it goes a little something like this.....
Now many many years ago when I was twenty-three
I was married to a widow who was pretty as can be
This widow had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red
My father fell in love with her and soon they too were wed
Oh I'm my own grandpa
I'm my own granpa
It sounds funny I know,
But it really is so
Oh I'm my own grandpa
This made my dad my son-in-law and changed my very life
My daughter was my mother 'cause she was my father's wife
To complicate the matter even though it brought me joy
I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy
My little baby then became a brother-in-law to Dad
And so became my uncle, though it made me very sad
For if he was my uncle, then that also made him br'ther
Of the widow's grown-up daughter who was also my stepmother
Father's wife then had a son who kept them on the run
And he became my grandchild, for he was my daughter's son
My wife is now my mother's mother and it makes me blue
Because altho' she is my wife, she's my grandmother too
Now if my wife is my grandmother, then I'm her grandchild
And every time I think of it, it nearly drives me wild
For now I have become the strangest case I ever saw
As husband of my grandmother, I am my own grandpa
According to Genesis 19:30-38, Moab was the son of Abraham's nephew Lot by his elder daughter, while Ammon was Moab's half-brother by a similar union of Lot with his younger daughter after the destruction of Sodom. Having lost their fiancés and their mother in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot's daughters decided to continue their father's line through intercourse with their father. The elder got him drunk to facilitate the deed and conceived Moab. The younger daughter did the same and conceived a son named Ben-Ammi, who became ancestor to the Ammonites. (couldn't they just find new boyfriends?)
And it goes a little something like this.....
Now many many years ago when I was twenty-three
I was married to a widow who was pretty as can be
This widow had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red
My father fell in love with her and soon they too were wed
Oh I'm my own grandpa
I'm my own granpa
It sounds funny I know,
But it really is so
Oh I'm my own grandpa
This made my dad my son-in-law and changed my very life
My daughter was my mother 'cause she was my father's wife
To complicate the matter even though it brought me joy
I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy
My little baby then became a brother-in-law to Dad
And so became my uncle, though it made me very sad
For if he was my uncle, then that also made him br'ther
Of the widow's grown-up daughter who was also my stepmother
Father's wife then had a son who kept them on the run
And he became my grandchild, for he was my daughter's son
My wife is now my mother's mother and it makes me blue
Because altho' she is my wife, she's my grandmother too
Now if my wife is my grandmother, then I'm her grandchild
And every time I think of it, it nearly drives me wild
For now I have become the strangest case I ever saw
As husband of my grandmother, I am my own grandpa
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Sovereign Saltwash Single track and Amassa Back
So I assume yunz guys haven't change your minds about Poison Spider Mesa and The Portal Trail.
GB and I have discussed a couple of alternate trips.
The First is a choice of multiple length Sovereign and Saltwash Loops. The loop recommended in the link below is 10.5 miles from the trailhead.
GB and I have discussed a couple of alternate trips.
The First is a choice of multiple length Sovereign and Saltwash Loops. The loop recommended in the link below is 10.5 miles from the trailhead.
The Sovereign trials are listed as a Moab classic ride in my trail guide. Another Classic ride is the Amassa Back. The Amassa Back is ridden as an out and back and is a little shorter than the Sovereign Singletrack System
That's all I have for now. Has anybody looked into any optional - Non-mountain biking ideas? GB - do you have the info on the VW "Museum? Tara highly recommends the sunset jet-boat ride up the Colorado River.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Pack List
Ok here's my initial pack list Moab Pack List
There are some things on there that we only need one of for the group (floor pump/air mattress/etc.) let me know what I'm missing.
There are some things on there that we only need one of for the group (floor pump/air mattress/etc.) let me know what I'm missing.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Southwest Style Mexican Food
So I was serious about finding the best Mexican food in Moab. There are several to choose from. I took some time to post the list.
Fiesta Mexicana - 202 South Main Street 259-4366 - Sun - Thur 11am - 10pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11pm
Best Authentic Mexican Food. The best Margaritas in town -made from scratch with fresh squeezed lime and 100% Blue Aguave Tequilla. Large groups are welcome. Children's menu. Patio Seating. To go orders available. Is it your birthday? Let us know and we'll take your picture, "Las Mananitas". Daily lunch specials $5.95. Full bar.
La Hacienda - 574 North Main (435) 259-6319 - Lunch • Dinner - Open daily 11:00 a.m.
CELEBRATING 29 YEARS! Superior Mexican specialities with menu items for the gringo, too. Daily specials & out-of-the-ordinary entrees. Family dining atmosphere. Naturally vegetarian friendly. State Liquor Licensee. .
Click here to see the La Hacienda menu.
Mi Ranchito Mexicano - 812 South Main Street, Suite B 259-0550 - Open daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Come join our family owned restaurant for great authentic Mexican food. We use our own recipes to make fresh salsa, tamales, and chorizo, just like my mother's cooking at home. Our full breakfast selection includes burritos, huevos rancheros, and omelettes. We also have menu items from a quick lunch to a full dinner. Special requests available. Call ahead for quick lunch pick-up.
Miguel's Baja Grill - 51 North Main (435) 259-6546 -
Genuine Mexican Cuisine, traditional recipes and methods of Baja California and other states in Mexico. We pride ourselves on fresh food and prepare it as you order it. Great Margaritas and seafood dinners are our specialty. Proud to cook with zero trans fat.
Click here to see the Miguel's Baja Grill menu.
Fiesta Mexicana - 202 South Main Street 259-4366 - Sun - Thur 11am - 10pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11pm
Best Authentic Mexican Food. The best Margaritas in town -made from scratch with fresh squeezed lime and 100% Blue Aguave Tequilla. Large groups are welcome. Children's menu. Patio Seating. To go orders available. Is it your birthday? Let us know and we'll take your picture, "Las Mananitas". Daily lunch specials $5.95. Full bar.
La Hacienda - 574 North Main (435) 259-6319 - Lunch • Dinner - Open daily 11:00 a.m.
CELEBRATING 29 YEARS! Superior Mexican specialities with menu items for the gringo, too. Daily specials & out-of-the-ordinary entrees. Family dining atmosphere. Naturally vegetarian friendly. State Liquor Licensee. .
Click here to see the La Hacienda menu.
Mi Ranchito Mexicano - 812 South Main Street, Suite B 259-0550 - Open daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Come join our family owned restaurant for great authentic Mexican food. We use our own recipes to make fresh salsa, tamales, and chorizo, just like my mother's cooking at home. Our full breakfast selection includes burritos, huevos rancheros, and omelettes. We also have menu items from a quick lunch to a full dinner. Special requests available. Call ahead for quick lunch pick-up.
Miguel's Baja Grill - 51 North Main (435) 259-6546 -
Genuine Mexican Cuisine, traditional recipes and methods of Baja California and other states in Mexico. We pride ourselves on fresh food and prepare it as you order it. Great Margaritas and seafood dinners are our specialty. Proud to cook with zero trans fat.
Click here to see the Miguel's Baja Grill menu.
13 Days........
It has been 13 days since anybody put a new post on this blog.
I feel like we are failing as Bloggers.
I had planned on spending more time on Saturday discussing our trip plans, but the beer and giant plate of pasta distracted me.
Currently, GB's biggest concern is how we are going to be able to watch the Steeler game on 9/12.
My current priority is finding out who has the best Mexican food in the I-70 corridor. (I'm kinda hungry)
Ok - I am feeling a little better. at least we have a recent Blog entry
I feel like we are failing as Bloggers.
I had planned on spending more time on Saturday discussing our trip plans, but the beer and giant plate of pasta distracted me.
Currently, GB's biggest concern is how we are going to be able to watch the Steeler game on 9/12.
My current priority is finding out who has the best Mexican food in the I-70 corridor. (I'm kinda hungry)
Ok - I am feeling a little better. at least we have a recent Blog entry
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Why I don't want to ride portal trail...
A photo essay by G.B. Wetzel.
Chris says:
I found this video as well. It actually looks somewhat safer from the rider's perspective.
Just for the record, I am not nearly as determined to ride the portal trail as I am The Whole Enchilada...
J-J-J-J-John says:
What part of that video made you feel "safer" especially @ 1:46 when he passes his buddy on the outside then cautiously goes through those rocks that lead to cliff. I'm determined to not ride that trail. Plus utahmountainbiking.com's trail description says that its a 1000' climb up to the portal trail and that "Intermediate riders can find some stuff they'll like, but most likely they'll walk their bike much of the way down." Climb up + walk down = not cool.
Ahhh, now thats better. Cold sweats going away.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Proposed Rides
Allright - I am somehow getting the impression that asking everybody to pick out the rides they wanna do in Moab is a lot like asking your Wife/Girlfriend where she wants to eat tonight. Nobody ever has an answer until you propose someplace first and they say..."No, I don't wanna go there. Let's go ....."
So I'm gonna make the first move. I am sure you all have been reading the trail reviews online. I picked out the ones that are most reccommended. If anybody would like to propose an alternative, feel free to dive right in here...
Dead Horse Point State Park - Very Flat, with some slickrock sections and fantastic views. Total ride is 8 miles. Take your camera, this place has some fantastic views. It is at 6000 feet altitude, but the flat trails combined with cooler weather should be an ideal ride to acclimate ourselves to the elevation. Dead Horse State park is located on the road to The Islands in the Sky district of Canyonlands. A short morning ride at the park and a drive on over to Canyonlands may be a good way to start our trip. John: We'll wanna pack a cooler for this trip, we wouldn't pass a bar after our ride.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/dead-horse-pt.htm
http://www.discovermoab.com/dhp/index.htm
Bartlett Wash - This is a great way to spend a couple of hours on Slickrock and learning some new skills. Bartlett Wash is a virtual playground with bowls and ledges and jump galore. Round trip is 4 miles plus all the little diversions along the way. This would be a good stop for an afternoon ride after hiking or riding a shorter trail in the morning.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/bartlett.htm
Poison Spider & Portal Trail - This is as extreme as Moab gets - "Death on the Left" has a serious meaning here. But first, Poison Spider has a fairly serious 1000' climb at the start and it doesn't get any easier after the climb. 8.2 miles of grinding over petrified sand dunes later, and you reach the Portal Trail. The Portal Trail is not safe to ride completely. There will be sections you have to walk. After the cliff edge section of the trail is completed, we'll bomb downhill to the road and ride the road back to the van.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/poisonsp.htm
The Whole Enchilada - If you don't know anything about it just see last weeks post. I'm riding it - even if I have to shave my legs and wear spandex and ride with real men! Uh, ......wait, that didn't come out like I expected...........
Upper and Lower Porcupine - If you aren't gonna do the Whole Enchilada, this is the best part of the enchilada - the gooey, tasty cheese sauce. If all goes well, we may be able to do this one more than once while we're in town.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/porcupST.htm
Allright Dudes - I've shown you mine..... Anybody want to propose any other trips?
***JOHN'S ADDITIIONS (in pink of course)***
Slick Rock Trail - This is the world-famous Slickrock Trail near Moab, Utah. This 10.6 mile loop twists and rolls through Navajo sandstone to a breathtaking view over the Colorado River. The Slickrock Trail is rated high technical difficulty and high aerobic requirement. But many MANY "not-very-good" bikers ride this trail, with a few short hikes over the tough spots. I wasn't sure why this wasn't on your post, must have been an oversight or maybe it was just "assumed".
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/slickrck.htm
Moab Brand Trails - The "Brand Trails" are a network of trails a few miles north of Moab. The trail names are based on cattle brands and spell out M-o-a-b. The easy Bar M trail forms a loop from which the other trails can be reached. Bar M is the only trail suitable for beginners. The others require good shifting skill, bike handling ability, and leg power. For experts, there's the "Killer B" descent off the Bar B loop. Looks like you can connect up a nice loop.
http://utahmountainbiking.com/trails/brand-trails.htm
So I'm gonna make the first move. I am sure you all have been reading the trail reviews online. I picked out the ones that are most reccommended. If anybody would like to propose an alternative, feel free to dive right in here...
Dead Horse Point State Park - Very Flat, with some slickrock sections and fantastic views. Total ride is 8 miles. Take your camera, this place has some fantastic views. It is at 6000 feet altitude, but the flat trails combined with cooler weather should be an ideal ride to acclimate ourselves to the elevation. Dead Horse State park is located on the road to The Islands in the Sky district of Canyonlands. A short morning ride at the park and a drive on over to Canyonlands may be a good way to start our trip. John: We'll wanna pack a cooler for this trip, we wouldn't pass a bar after our ride.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/dead-horse-pt.htm
http://www.discovermoab.com/dhp/index.htm
Bartlett Wash - This is a great way to spend a couple of hours on Slickrock and learning some new skills. Bartlett Wash is a virtual playground with bowls and ledges and jump galore. Round trip is 4 miles plus all the little diversions along the way. This would be a good stop for an afternoon ride after hiking or riding a shorter trail in the morning.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/bartlett.htm
Poison Spider & Portal Trail - This is as extreme as Moab gets - "Death on the Left" has a serious meaning here. But first, Poison Spider has a fairly serious 1000' climb at the start and it doesn't get any easier after the climb. 8.2 miles of grinding over petrified sand dunes later, and you reach the Portal Trail. The Portal Trail is not safe to ride completely. There will be sections you have to walk. After the cliff edge section of the trail is completed, we'll bomb downhill to the road and ride the road back to the van.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/poisonsp.htm
The Whole Enchilada - If you don't know anything about it just see last weeks post. I'm riding it - even if I have to shave my legs and wear spandex and ride with real men! Uh, ......wait, that didn't come out like I expected...........
Upper and Lower Porcupine - If you aren't gonna do the Whole Enchilada, this is the best part of the enchilada - the gooey, tasty cheese sauce. If all goes well, we may be able to do this one more than once while we're in town.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/porcupST.htm
Allright Dudes - I've shown you mine..... Anybody want to propose any other trips?
***JOHN'S ADDITIIONS (in pink of course)***
Slick Rock Trail - This is the world-famous Slickrock Trail near Moab, Utah. This 10.6 mile loop twists and rolls through Navajo sandstone to a breathtaking view over the Colorado River. The Slickrock Trail is rated high technical difficulty and high aerobic requirement. But many MANY "not-very-good" bikers ride this trail, with a few short hikes over the tough spots. I wasn't sure why this wasn't on your post, must have been an oversight or maybe it was just "assumed".
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/slickrck.htm
Moab Brand Trails - The "Brand Trails" are a network of trails a few miles north of Moab. The trail names are based on cattle brands and spell out M-o-a-b. The easy Bar M trail forms a loop from which the other trails can be reached. Bar M is the only trail suitable for beginners. The others require good shifting skill, bike handling ability, and leg power. For experts, there's the "Killer B" descent off the Bar B loop. Looks like you can connect up a nice loop.
http://utahmountainbiking.com/trails/brand-trails.htm
Thursday, August 12, 2010
I'm Throwing Down!!!! (Aka: Chicken or Enchilada?)
I have read most of the trail reviews and (regardless what GB may think) I'm convinced that you cannot leave Moab without riding The Whole Enchilada. In fact, I've extracted a few quotes from the numerous trail review sites.....
From Moabmountainbiking.com
From Singletracks.com
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Moab-Part-2-2009.html
All I need is one other person who is not too chicken to ride 26.5 miles mostly downhill. I may never make it back to Moab to ride it again. If you opt out of the Whole enchilada, you could always just ride porcupine that day and skip the extra mileage.
From Moabmountainbiking.com
For as long as people have explored what is possible to do on a mountain bike, Moab has been the place to test those boundaries. From riding the Porcupine Loop on rigid bikes 15 plus years ago to what mountain biking has become today, Moab has been the Mecca to which most of us have made the pilgrimage to. The place is simply 'magical' and shouldn't be visited if you don't want your boat rocked a little. Like a hallucinogenic adventure, it will change you forever. You may just decide to stay in that state of abstract bliss permanently. I did.
There is a lot to say about the trails in Moab, but one trail shines through as the epic that defines the place and journeys through every aspect of its terrain. 'The Whole Enchilada' is a combination of trails linked together to create a 35 mile, 7000 foot test of your face's ability to hold a grin.
From Singletracks.com
This is the most technically diverse and by far the most fun ride I have ever done. I don't believe you could find one ride that has it all like this does.Took about 5 hours, but we stopped a lot for pictures, scenery, and just to in general take it all in. Amazing ride....And here is a great link with video and photos.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Moab-Part-2-2009.html
All I need is one other person who is not too chicken to ride 26.5 miles mostly downhill. I may never make it back to Moab to ride it again. If you opt out of the Whole enchilada, you could always just ride porcupine that day and skip the extra mileage.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Happy trails to you......
Just moving it up to the top since I got sick of scrolling down to view trail/shuttle info....
Ok, there are a ton of trails and not a ton of days to ride.
utahmountainbiking.com
M-O-A-B brand trails
BabySteps
Porcupine Rim
Slickrock
The Whole Enchilada
Intrepid (beginner-moderate)
Trail description sites:
poisonspiderbicycles-trails
discovermoab
Bike rental:
poisonspiderbicycles
Chile Pepper (they'll rent me my bike for $40/$35)
Fruita Hotel
Ok, I changed our reservation in Moab so that we are still arriving on 9/11/2010 but now we are departing on 9/16/2010. There isn't a charge for the 4th person but a roll-away is $10 a night (I say we either take an air mattress or buy one there) unless someone wants to be bed buddies (I'm talking to you GB).
Who's booking the Fruita/Grand Junction room? I will if you tell me where you want to stay.
Who's booking the Fruita/Grand Junction room? I will if you tell me where you want to stay.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
RIETSCHA !!!!!! . . . . PROBLEM!!!!
I tried to buy Bike Shipping Boxes from U-line. The Price is fantastic, $5.83 per box for a minimum order of $29.15. It's a good deal.
But, the shipping charge to get the boxes shipped to my house is $90 for ground freight via Pitt-Ohio Trucking. The damn things are apparently too big to ship via UPS. Anybody have any suggestions? I have calls in to my Local Bike Shops to see if they have any old boxes - You may wanna do the same. . . . . .
Historical Temperature Information for Moab
Thought I would do a little research into what we should be expecting as far as temperatures in the Desert.
Looks like we will still be starting our rides early. Just remember, it's a dry heat.....
Average Record
Date Sunrise Sunset High Low Mean High Low
September 11 6:56 AM 7:33 PM 91°F 55°F 73°F 105°F (1990) 38°F (1932)
September 12 6:57 AM 7:31 PM 90°F 55°F 73°F 108°F (1990) 41°F (1929)
September 13 6:58 AM 7:30 PM 90°F 55°F 72°F 108°F (1990) 38°F (1928) September 14 6:59 AM 7:28 PM 89°F 54°F 72°F 107°F (1990) 36°F (1928)
September 15 7:00 AM 7:27 PM 89°F 54°F 71°F 103°F (2000) 35°F (1989)
September 16 7:01 AM 7:25 PM 89°F 53°F 71°F 102°F (2000) 38°F (1989)
September 17 7:02 AM 7:23 PM 88°F 53°F 71°F 99°F (1983) 37°F (2006)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
We don't need no stinkin' fancy tires!
The word "slickrock" was derived from early settlers whose metal-shod horses found the expanses of barren rock slick to cross. Mountain bikers find just the opposite is true because the naked sandstone is as "slick" as coarse sandpaper. This unique medium is a proving ground for many bike manufacturers because it allows a mountain bike to be ridden to its fullest expression. The traction between stone and tires can hold a bike at gravity defying angles, which can prove intimidating at first. But once mastered, or at least tolerated, the free-flowing nature of Slickrock might very well be the most fun you can have!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Break Out Your Checkbooks....
So, the last of the airline tickets have been purchased. They are fully paid and non-refundable. I.e. - Time to pay your travel agents. Thankfully, this is not going to be nearly as complicated as it could have been. First off, the Hotel in Denver has already been addressed. Additionally, the hotel in Moab and the van rental are not due until we check out/ return the car. For your benefit, I included estimates for hotel and van rental below. Therefore the only money due now is Airline and Beerfest
Scott - you owe Chris $351.80 for your flight
John - You owe Chris $322(flight) - $56.50 (beerfest advance payment) = $265.50
GB - You are into John for $56.50 (Your Beerfest admission) and a naked massage (I bargained with John for an aisle seat). Relax - I'm not sure which on of you is supposed to be naked. Don't wanna know
Budgetary Costs Remaining (Not including Beer)
Hotel in Moab: (5) nights at $130/night + 15% taxes etc => $747.50/4 => Approximately $186.88 pp
Van Rental : $522.94 / 4 => $130.74 pp
There will be one additional night stay in the Fruita/Grand Junction Area on Thursday night
1. Estimated hotel room - $40 pp
2. Admission to the "Mike the Headless Chicken Museum" - Currently unknown, but I'd pay at least $50 bucks for something of this quality. You may never make it back to Fruita people!
For more information on Mike the Headless Chicken or mountain biking in Fruita go to: http://fruita.peterbeers.net/
Rider Birthday (part deux)
Happy Birthday Chris!!!!!!
- Sorry John, I couldn't handle this picture any longer. I appreciate your enthusiasm for my birthday though. Next time send cash
- Wow, dude you seriously need to get in touch w/ your non-homophobic side. Especially if we are going to be sharing a hotel room for 8 nights! You know what the hardest part of sharing a hotel room w/ 3 other guys is????
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
If you're gonna trade shin kicks with Chuck Norris......
Oh wait, I don't think there is ever a time where that is a good idea, unless you are Chuck Norris. Even then it probably isn't a good idea.But if you want to have shins as tough as Chuck's beard, or don't want to scratch your recently shaved legs, (John, we know it's only a matter of time), I certainly recommend a set of leg armor.
As Captain Puffyknee has suggested, now is not the time to crash on your local trail and get sent to the ER for "Minor Surgery"....
And yes, I personally own a set I had previously only used for Downhill riding. I took Sergeant Skinnyhead's advice and wore the armor for a full ride around Moraine.....
I don't know how to say this, but I really liked the extra protection. It was not even remotely uncomfortable. Maybe those fine people at Fox Racing (blatant product sponsorship-think we can get any money out of plugging somebody's product?) really know what they are doing. It was 90+ degrees and it was not the least bit uncomfortable.
I even had the pleasure of running shin first into those new, super-grippy, bulletproof Azonic platform pedals and suffered nary a scratch.
In conclusion, Fox Racing, Camelbak, Santa Cruz, Specialized, Marin, Trek, Dakine, Azonic, Giro et al......
We will discuss all offers for sponsorship and advertising.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Revelations from the Great American Beer Festival
a little tidbit I came across over lunch from Modern Drunkard magazine, thought it was funny....
It’s quite a sight, really—400 breweries serving up 25,000 gallons of 1,884 different beers to 46,000 attendees. And only an ounce at a time, if you can imagine such a thing.
So, who won the gold? Beats me. It’s Beer Digest or Microbrew Weekly’s job to report and ponder those statistics. The way I see it, it’s this publication’s task to take a measure of the event’s quality of drunkardry. Besides, there were 75 different categories, for Heaven’s sake, and if I trumpeted the American-Style Sour Ale champion wouldn’t I be slighting the ne plus ultra of the Dortmunder/European Style Export set?
Furthermore, a drunkard hates a line (especially if all you get at the end of it is an ounce of beer), so I didn’t actually sample many the popular, gold-medal beers.
What I can do is reveal the quality of the beers that had perhaps hustled up a bronze, or not a goddamn thing at all: damned fine. And daring. No one pushes an envelope like a drinker, and some of the brewers (who I assume are drinkers, if not drunks) are definitely not shy about exploring the outer fringes of taste and decency. Some of their concoctions gave a broad nod to grape jelly, others boldly leaned toward roofing tar. And I’m saying that’s a good thing; the boundaries must be tested.
Especially when you consider that just 30 years ago beer drinkers languished beneath the heel of a handful of breweries cranking out the same thin swill. We were an international joke. Oh sure, there were a few ultra-exotic curiosities like Michelob Dark and Löwenbräu, but other than those flamboyant mutants, it was strictly dullsville. As far as beer brewing goes, we are living in a golden age.
As to the drunkardry of the event, it was largely hit-and-miss. The average attendee hailed from that vast middle ground between Bluto Blutarsky and a Star Trek enthusiast. There were roving packs of pure-blooded boozeheads, to be sure, but there was also the unspeakably disturbing spectacle of the “silent disco.”
The pour buckets were used with alarming regularity. I know it’s all part of being a beer snob to have a sip and dump the remainder, but the sight of it will raise the hackles of the average drunkard. Dumping (and sometimes spitting) out good beer is right up there with slapping your bedridden mother. The Nuremberg-worthy cheers that filled the hall when someone dropped their cup (I’m sure it was much more satisfying before they switched from glass to plastic) is good stuff—an impressive amplification of that fine bar tradition of cheering a miscue.
The Big News of the Festival, as far as I’m concerned, was the announcement from the Schlitz table that they are returning to their 1963 recipe. The one they used before they joined the ranks of the aforementioned corporate swills. I had a taste of the resurrected version and was astounded. It tasted like real beer again. Thicker, richer, more delicious.
And there it is—we should not only take heart that many brave young beers are rising up and making names for themselves, but also that at least one of the old stalwarts that had lost its way has returned to the fold.
—Frank Kelly Rich
Say hello to my puffy friend!!!!
Mr. Puffy is tired of being hidden from the world. He wants his existance to be known and rejoiced!!!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Hertz, We're going your way!
All for the low, low price of $522.94.
This can be cancelled so if anybody finds something better/cheaper just let me know.
Confirmation Number: E8063615089
Your Itinerary
Pick Up Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Return Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Pick Up Location Denver International Airport
Return Location Denver International Airport
Your Vehicle
Kia Sedona or similar
Mini Passenger Van Automatic Air
7 Passengers
4 Large Suitcases, 3 Small Suitcases
Automatic Transmission
Air Conditioning
Dual Airbags
ABS
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
DING! You are now free to go to CO
This e-mail contains Southwest Airlines Ticketless Travel information and is being sent to you at the request of the Purchaser, Passenger, or individual responsible for arranging this air travel.
Confirmation Number:
DZQIGI
Passenger(s)
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL RIETSCHA
GUY BULIFANT WETZEL
JOHN KING STRAITIFF
Depart: Pittsburgh to Denver ( Travel Time: 4 hrs 35 mins )
Date Flight Flight Information
Sat Sep 11 2475 Depart Pittsburgh(PIT) at 08:45 AM
Arrive in Chicago (Midway)(MDW) at 09:05 AM
2292 Change planes in Chicago (Midway)(MDW) departing at 09:55 AM
Arrive in Denver(DEN) at 11:20 AM
Return: Denver to Pittsburgh ( Travel Time: 6 hrs 20 mins )
Date Flight Flight Information
Sun Sep 19 1130 Depart Denver(DEN) at 12:45 PM
Arrive in Orlando(MCO) at 06:25 PM
665 Change planes in Orlando(MCO) departing at 06:50 PM
Arrive in Pittsburgh(PIT) at 09:05 PM
This is an itinerary only and is not considered a receipt.
Scott has one too, but we don't know how he's gettin home...
Now, who's in charge of the fuckin rental car???
Monday, July 12, 2010
Happy 12th of July
AKA, "Drop dead date to buy tickets".
I checked midwest, not looking good:
Fare:
Pittsburgh PA (PIT) - Milwaukee WI (MKE) - Denver CO (DEN)-
Departs: Saturday, September 11 2010, 10:14 AM Arrives 10:45 AM
Denver CO (DEN) - Milwaukee WI (MKE) - Pittsburgh PA (PIT)
Departs: Sunday, September 19 2010, 1:10 PM Arrives: 06:25 PM.
3 Passenger. -
Total: USD 1,472.43 (Only 4 seats at this price at press time)
Not bad flights, but at almost $500 methinks southwest is a better deal, even if we have to pay for oversized bike boxes.
I checked midwest, not looking good:
Fare:
Pittsburgh PA (PIT) - Milwaukee WI (MKE) - Denver CO (DEN)-
Departs: Saturday, September 11 2010, 10:14 AM Arrives 10:45 AM
Denver CO (DEN) - Milwaukee WI (MKE) - Pittsburgh PA (PIT)
Departs: Sunday, September 19 2010, 1:10 PM Arrives: 06:25 PM.
3 Passenger. -
Total: USD 1,472.43 (Only 4 seats at this price at press time)
Not bad flights, but at almost $500 methinks southwest is a better deal, even if we have to pay for oversized bike boxes.
But I'm down with whatever our "agent" has in mind.
Southwest has several comparable flights to choose from for about $1k.
And Quantas.
Quantas?
Yes, Quantas never crashed.
Now would be the time, Chris...
Thursday, July 1, 2010
It's Official!!
At 8:28 am on the 1st of July, Scott confirmed he is in for the Moab Trip.
Plane Ticket purchase confirmation will occur within the next few days. I'll be consulting with the executive comittee for a final decision on airline and flight selection.
(Those Vuvuzelas look like they would make great beer bongs)
giggity giggity!!!!!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Midwest?
Ok, 75 days till Moab. So, I was looking at flights again. Midwest has a fairly decent itenerary for $318.80.
9/11/100600-0631 PIT to MKE (0600=ouch)
breakfast @ MKE
1039-1205 MKE to DEN
9/19/10
1310-1645 DEN to MKE
beers and burgers in MKE
1825-2050 MKE to PIT
Scott could do the 9/11/10 flight with us one-way for $128.90 and then fly back to via American PIT from GJT on 9/17 (if he skips the proposed friday fruita ride) GJT-PIT 1245-2155 for $178.40.
Something to ponder... if Scott does go will 4 guys and 4 bikes fit in a mini-van? Someone better bring some cargo straps.
Also, hotel in denver doesn't appear to have airport shuttle and $20/day parking. Do we keep car until Sunday?
Anyone???? Anyone???? Anyone???? Bueller??? Bueller??? Bueller???
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
457 breweries, 2,100 beers, 4 1/2 hours, 2 intoxicated 2 walk...
Friday Sept. 17, 5:30 - 10:00. Don't forget to get your GABF tickets on sale in June...
UPDATE: Tickets on sale June 22nd for AHA members, June 28th for the rest of the sad sorry suckers out there....UPDATE2: Tickets have been purchased!!!!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Southwest?
So bing doesn't show most Southwest airlines flights. I searched the southwest site and found what I believe to be a pretty nice itenary. Tickets are $285.80 (fees included), first checked bag is free and bike is $50 (less than 100 lbs and 80 inches l+w+h). Check it out... BTW, if bike dimensions are less than 62" it's free. Hmmmm, that swingarm does come off doesn't it???
Air Itinerary
Depart Sep 11 Pittsburgh, PA to Denver, CO
Travel Time 4 h 35 m
(1 stop, includes 1 plane change) #2475
Depart Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) - 8:45 AM
Arrive in Chicago (Midway), IL (MDW) 9:05 AM
#2292 Change in Chicago (Midway), IL (MDW) 9:55 AM
Arrive in Denver, CO (DEN) 11:20 AM
Return Sep 19 Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA
Travel Time 6 h 40 m
(1 stop, includes 1 plane change) #839 Depart Denver, CO (DEN) 10:00 AM
Arrive in Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 3:50 PM
#754 Change in Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 5:25 PM
Arrive in Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) 6:40 PM
Air Itinerary
Depart Sep 11 Pittsburgh, PA to Denver, CO
Travel Time 4 h 35 m
(1 stop, includes 1 plane change) #2475
Depart Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) - 8:45 AM
Arrive in Chicago (Midway), IL (MDW) 9:05 AM
#2292 Change in Chicago (Midway), IL (MDW) 9:55 AM
Arrive in Denver, CO (DEN) 11:20 AM
Return Sep 19 Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA
Travel Time 6 h 40 m
(1 stop, includes 1 plane change) #839 Depart Denver, CO (DEN) 10:00 AM
Arrive in Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 3:50 PM
#754 Change in Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 5:25 PM
Arrive in Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) 6:40 PM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Riders!!!!
The Red Stone lodge is booked for the 11th and 12th. I have emailed other hotels (no online reservation) to check availability. I say we need to pick a hotel and book it soon. Or we'll be sleepin' in the desert.
The Moab Valley inn has a 3 queen bed suite avail ($130/night).
UPDATE: The John Wayne Suite is booked as well. The Apache has another suite that is booked on the 11th, but available the rest of the week.
UPDATE 2: The big horn lodge is booked on the 11th, 14th, 16th.
UPDATE 3: I made reservations at the Moab Valley Inn, 3 queen room: arrive 9/11, depart 9/17 ($130/night) . I know we said to leave Thurs. night open but we can always cancel thurs night later on if we make other plans. I just wanted to make sure we had a room since it looks like they are sellin' like hotcakes (yep I said hotcakes).
The Moab Valley inn has a 3 queen bed suite avail ($130/night).
UPDATE: The John Wayne Suite is booked as well. The Apache has another suite that is booked on the 11th, but available the rest of the week.
UPDATE 2: The big horn lodge is booked on the 11th, 14th, 16th.
UPDATE 3: I made reservations at the Moab Valley Inn, 3 queen room: arrive 9/11, depart 9/17 ($130/night) . I know we said to leave Thurs. night open but we can always cancel thurs night later on if we make other plans. I just wanted to make sure we had a room since it looks like they are sellin' like hotcakes (yep I said hotcakes).
More 2 cents
Just something to keep in mind when comparing ticket prices (I know GB doesn't want to take his bike on the plane but...) these prices are one-way prices.
United: 1st checked bag $25, bike $100 (no length)
Airtran: 1st checked bag $15, bike $79 (no length)
Frontier: 1st checked bag $20, bike $50 (99.9 inches)
US Air: 1st checked bag $25, bike $100 (no length)
Jet Blue: 1st checked bag free, bike $50 (no length)
Midwest: 1st checked bag $20, bike $50 (99.9lbs and 109 linear inches)
Southwest: 1st 2 checked bags free, bike $50 (less than 100lbs, 80 inches l+w+h)
BTW, there is a weight limit on a bike. Most carriers it is 99lbs (some 50lbs) so we will need to keep GB off of chainlove for a while.
United: 1st checked bag $25, bike $100 (no length)
Airtran: 1st checked bag $15, bike $79 (no length)
Frontier: 1st checked bag $20, bike $50 (99.9 inches)
US Air: 1st checked bag $25, bike $100 (no length)
Jet Blue: 1st checked bag free, bike $50 (no length)
Midwest: 1st checked bag $20, bike $50 (99.9lbs and 109 linear inches)
Southwest: 1st 2 checked bags free, bike $50 (less than 100lbs, 80 inches l+w+h)
BTW, there is a weight limit on a bike. Most carriers it is 99lbs (some 50lbs) so we will need to keep GB off of chainlove for a while.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Monday Monday Monday!
Tickets for the GABF go on sale Monday, June 28 at noon. We also figured out that only the first Saturday session is for members and the 5:30 to 10:00 is general public. Might be a good thing not having a deadline for our arrival in Denver, lest John decide to draw us another shortcut.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Moab, Pennsylvania (part deux)
This forecast can't be correct. Doesn't weather.com realize that we are going camping this weekend. Where's the f-in' rain????
Knob reservations are in full effect. 3 person GSB on Fri., 4 Person GSB on Sat. I want my $3.00.....
BTW, this new post editor is the bee's knees!!!!
Seriously... Your dick, my mouth...
MATT DAMON!!!
Ok, I know it's 3 weeks away and we know where we're staying The Knob and where we're drinking Beer & Gear but I was just looking for trails and wanted a place to save some links and possibly get some feedback.BTW, you can't spell Beer & Gear without GB.
Big Bear Lake mtbr review (big bear lake could be a trip all on it's own, campground etc on site)
Forbes State Forest (big pdf file)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Moab, Pennsylvania
So I'm not supposed to talk about this weekend's ride because it is a Moab Blog, but the Johnsbowelmovements blog is always too busy. So I am once again forced into talking about it here.
Team Spam is only 0.77% of the total attendance to Dirtfest this weekend. That's right, potentially 651 riders on the trails. With 436 camping out. John had better be ready to scream "GSB" from the top of his lungs. Scott - sorry about the gravel shower your tent is undoubtedly going to experience.
Hmm....has anyone ever noticed you cant spell GSB without GB?
Anyway, Saturday is the last day of Spring Gobbler Season (gobbler...tee hee). So....trails are closed until noon on Saturday. With most likely 400 people riding the trail between the hours of noon and 6pm on Saturday, we should try to get a ride in Friday afternoon.
Oh! In case you didn't know, Scott signed up for the weekend. Camping wouldn't be fun without him....
(Anybody ever notice you can't spell gobbler without GB?)
Team Spam is only 0.77% of the total attendance to Dirtfest this weekend. That's right, potentially 651 riders on the trails. With 436 camping out. John had better be ready to scream "GSB" from the top of his lungs. Scott - sorry about the gravel shower your tent is undoubtedly going to experience.
Hmm....has anyone ever noticed you cant spell GSB without GB?
Anyway, Saturday is the last day of Spring Gobbler Season (gobbler...tee hee). So....trails are closed until noon on Saturday. With most likely 400 people riding the trail between the hours of noon and 6pm on Saturday, we should try to get a ride in Friday afternoon.
Oh! In case you didn't know, Scott signed up for the weekend. Camping wouldn't be fun without him....
(Anybody ever notice you can't spell gobbler without GB?)
Monday, May 17, 2010
Scary desert biking!
Precautions from the Rim Cyclery site (sounds just like SE PA riding).
FALL - The second great riding season. September and October bring back the perfect riding weather with milder days and cool nights. This usually lasts into early November and often later. It’s not uncommon to see a 45 degree temperature difference between mid-day and mid-night so plan accordingly. Even though it’s not too hot, the humidity is very low so dehydration is still a threat.
WATER - This is a big one. Plan on drinking about a gallon a day if you’re active here in the desert. This means thinking ahead, pre-hydrating before your ride, and having the means to carry a lot with you. Partying hard the night before dehydrates you so take that into consideration as well. To plagiarize a popular ad, “Hydrate or Die” - believe it.
SHADE - Getting out of the sun can be challenging at times, so make the best of it when the opportunity arises. Mid-day sun and dry wind can cause rapid dehydration. Wear protective clothing & headwear, and use sunscreen.
HELMETS - Slickrock is a hard surface and unprotected heads don’t fare too well on impact with it. Wear your helmet and live to ride another day.
FOOD - These days there are tons of energy foods on the market that are easy to pack and effective to use. That said, fig bars, fruit, sandwiches, or even Snickers bars are also very useful for those who “don’t eat astronaut food”. Bonking twenty miles out in the desert backcountry with just a couple empty Powerbar wrappers in the bottom of your pack is not good - plan ahead.
FIRST AID - Carrying a basic first aid kit is a good idea, but knowing how to use it is even more important. Don’t count on someone else having what you need and coming to your rescue. Red Cross Online Course
TOOLS - At the very least, carry a pump and patch kit. Goathead thorns and cactus needles mean that flats are part of the riding experience in the desert and walking your bike out just ain’t fun. Consider carrying (and knowing how to use) other tools as well. A sensible tool kit might include a chain tool, allen keys, tire levers, wrenches, screwdrivers, shock pump, and zip ties. If this sounds like a lot to carry, take a look at the multi-tools available on the market these days and also consider the weight of your bike when it needs to be carried back out to the trailhead.
LOST & (hopefully) FOUND - Getting lost can be fun - as long as you can get yourself unlost. Getting lost can also be dangerous and even deadly. There are lots of great guidebooks & maps available for the Moab area. Get one, carry it, and use it. Learn how to navigate or hire a guide. The canyon country can be a confusing place, and an unplanned night out might be cooler than you’d think. Don’t just prepare yourself with the idea that everything will go perfectly; bring extra clothes, extra water, and matches on your ride and hopefully you won’t have to use them. Our local Search & Rescue team is very good at finding adventurers “ lost in the desert” but all too often what they find is a body - don’t be one of them
FALL - The second great riding season. September and October bring back the perfect riding weather with milder days and cool nights. This usually lasts into early November and often later. It’s not uncommon to see a 45 degree temperature difference between mid-day and mid-night so plan accordingly. Even though it’s not too hot, the humidity is very low so dehydration is still a threat.
WATER - This is a big one. Plan on drinking about a gallon a day if you’re active here in the desert. This means thinking ahead, pre-hydrating before your ride, and having the means to carry a lot with you. Partying hard the night before dehydrates you so take that into consideration as well. To plagiarize a popular ad, “Hydrate or Die” - believe it.
SHADE - Getting out of the sun can be challenging at times, so make the best of it when the opportunity arises. Mid-day sun and dry wind can cause rapid dehydration. Wear protective clothing & headwear, and use sunscreen.
HELMETS - Slickrock is a hard surface and unprotected heads don’t fare too well on impact with it. Wear your helmet and live to ride another day.
FOOD - These days there are tons of energy foods on the market that are easy to pack and effective to use. That said, fig bars, fruit, sandwiches, or even Snickers bars are also very useful for those who “don’t eat astronaut food”. Bonking twenty miles out in the desert backcountry with just a couple empty Powerbar wrappers in the bottom of your pack is not good - plan ahead.
FIRST AID - Carrying a basic first aid kit is a good idea, but knowing how to use it is even more important. Don’t count on someone else having what you need and coming to your rescue. Red Cross Online Course
TOOLS - At the very least, carry a pump and patch kit. Goathead thorns and cactus needles mean that flats are part of the riding experience in the desert and walking your bike out just ain’t fun. Consider carrying (and knowing how to use) other tools as well. A sensible tool kit might include a chain tool, allen keys, tire levers, wrenches, screwdrivers, shock pump, and zip ties. If this sounds like a lot to carry, take a look at the multi-tools available on the market these days and also consider the weight of your bike when it needs to be carried back out to the trailhead.
LOST & (hopefully) FOUND - Getting lost can be fun - as long as you can get yourself unlost. Getting lost can also be dangerous and even deadly. There are lots of great guidebooks & maps available for the Moab area. Get one, carry it, and use it. Learn how to navigate or hire a guide. The canyon country can be a confusing place, and an unplanned night out might be cooler than you’d think. Don’t just prepare yourself with the idea that everything will go perfectly; bring extra clothes, extra water, and matches on your ride and hopefully you won’t have to use them. Our local Search & Rescue team is very good at finding adventurers “ lost in the desert” but all too often what they find is a body - don’t be one of them
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Rocky Mountain High?
So I was reading my backpacker magazine and saw an article on this badass trail in colorado that had 22 miles of downhill singletrack (one way w/ a shuttle service). They didn't mention the 12 mile climb!!!!!!! Not sure if there is a shuttle to skip the climb or not, their map is pretty crappy.
Monarch Crest Trail
Monarch Crest Trail
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
"I don't much like Spam...."
Apparently neither does a certain member of team spam ......
I guess you are staying at the other campground with the shower and electrical connections?
At least our pork/ham averse friend signed up, looks like somebody else has just plain forgotten this crucial Moab Training trip? He may be trying on a new riding skirt...?
I guess you are staying at the other campground with the shower and electrical connections?
The good news is - our first test of the legs, livers and cohones is a week away!
At least our pork/ham averse friend signed up, looks like somebody else has just plain forgotten this crucial Moab Training trip? He may be trying on a new riding skirt...?
My 2 Cents...
OK. Been pricing plane tickets, vans, bikes and other options. This is what I got:
Option A:
Depart Pittsburgh Saturday 9/11 for Grand Junction, CO. Rent van and drive to Moab (1.5 hrs). Ride Sunday through Thurs in Moab, maybe take a day off in the middle to recover and hike arches or something. Rent another van, drive back to GJ and catch flight to Denver friday morning for brewfest and debauchery. Fly home sunday afternoon.
- Plane ticket $450 person.
- Minivan rental $75/day
Pros: least amount of time in transit to all destinations. Greatest amount of time in Moab. Most convenient bike options.
Cons: Can't see any, except we only get to ride in Moab, but how bad could that be?
Option 2:
Fly to GJ on saturday, rent van, drive to Moab. Stay in moab a few days and ride. Rent another van and leave on wed or thursday and drive to Denver (6 hrs or so), stopping for a day or two in between for riding (there's lots of places to ride in between). Arrive friday for brewfest and debauchery. Fly home sunday.
- Plane ticket $400/person.
- Minivan rental $75/day
Pros: Get to ride more than just Moab. Get to do a little traveling, which could lead to adventure (both natural and cultural).
Cons: Being in a van with 4 sweaty bikers for lengthy periods of time. Need to travel with bikes (see bike options).
Option D:
Fly roundtrip PIT/DEN. Rent van and drive to all destinations, winging it as far as itinerary goes.
- Plane tickets $260
- Van $75
Pros: Most economical, least amount of airports, most Kerouac-ian of options.
Cons: Least convenient. Most transit time of all options.
Bike options:
Bike rentals are going to cost $60/day or so for a good bike. You can ship your bike to the bike shop (poison spider or any of the others) for around $200 round trip. They will build it up when it arrives for $45 or just store it for Chris for $20 and he can put his together when we get there. It's gonna cost about the same if we do 4 days of riding, and this is my dilemma: Do I want to rent a really sweet bike or would I rather ride a bike that I'm comfortable on? I remember being a little sketchy on my new bike until I got used to it.
Also, any of the itineraries involving riding anywhere else than Moab will require buying a rack so we can travel with bikes if we ship, or finding spots to ride that have a rental shop nearby (shouldn't be that hard) while we're trekking.
I'm leaning toward option A for travel, and shipping my bike, but open for suggestions.
OK, maybe that was more like 45 cents worth.
Talk to me...
Aprés Ride
BAR MAP
"You have to order beers out of the cooler because they are not 3.2, but full strength beers. All beers on tap only contain 3.2% alcohol (Thanks to Utah regulations and liquor laws)."
heavy beer (over 3.2%) "to go" is sold at 37 full service state liquor stores
Utah's Liquor laws
"You have to order beers out of the cooler because they are not 3.2, but full strength beers. All beers on tap only contain 3.2% alcohol (Thanks to Utah regulations and liquor laws)."
heavy beer (over 3.2%) "to go" is sold at 37 full service state liquor stores
Utah's Liquor laws
TUESDAY! TUESDAY TUESDAY!
Tuesday June 1st, 2010 is the last day you will be guaranteed a spot on the Guy Wetzel Travel Agency’s Itinerary for the Great Southwest Tour 2010. (Exceptions will be made for reluctant brothers of contributors to this blog)
Details-(Estimated Price, Travel Dates,Hooker Names,etc)will be included in future posts
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Stardate 0.0.0
Moab, the final frontier. These are the voyages of 3 (maybe 4) douchebags. Their continuing mission: to explore strange new bike trails, to seek out new lifeforms (heh... heh... heh....) and new brewpubs, to boldy attempt something beyond their skillset.
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