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"Merica...fuck yeah!!!

Sounds like Mr. JB is damn lucky to have such an awesome riding partner.

It varies by day and each day usually has a combination of riding and hiking; max riding option is 35 miles on the longest day; the shortest day is 10 miles. Mr. JB prefers riding to hiking, and they've assured us that he can pedal some extra miles. Itinerary here. It's considered a beginner friendly tour. We'll meet the tour van in Hanksville, rather than Moab. Big Detour Thread Drift and NOT E-BIKE RELATED CONTENT! A few years ago we went to a little bike festival put on by local mountain bikers in the Castle Dale area of Utah; festival central was the Wedge Overlook to the Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael River, the start of the Goodwater Rim Trail. The MECCA club (Mostly Emory County Cycling Association) is a totally homegrown club that sprang up in the middle of nowhere, Utah, when a few folks in each little community discovered that they all like to mountain bike. The founding member, the late and very jovial Lamar Guymon, was the Castle Dale sheriff for many years. The small but very well organized fest had a subtle wholesome and very friendly vibe; I saw no beer at any time and there was zero carousing. It wasn't prohibited or even mentioned; these folks are, I assume, all Mormons or Mormon adjacent. They are very good at sociable and mellow. Anyway, the MECCA fall festival is at the Wedge Overlook, the spring festival is based in Green River, Utah. The timing is such that we can do the Green River festival on Friday, Sat, Sun, head to Hanksville and maybe ride at Goblin Valley State Park on the way, then meet the tour van on Monday in Hanksville. Win win. Anyway, I thought I'd throw out the MECCA bike fest because it would be a great event for families with kids or just a fun relaxing interlude. bikepacking.com has a route in south central Utah that's a bit north of where we'll be. Stone House Lands Loop Water caches are highly recommended. One thing to consider relative to mileage is that there is elevation (our tour route is 5,000 to 8,000 ft elevation) and lots and LOTS of cumulative elevation on some of these roads.

Being a fancy boy in Fayetteville Arkansas

I was making a joke. I promise, I am far more insufferably pedantic than any of you, just for different topics.

River Road East to Black Cap Road to Glen Springs Road to start point. 28.5-ish miles. Great ride except for the hurricane force wind.

No, it's all about giving that small percentage of riders with medical conditions one last feeling of freedom.