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We drove. I'd say once you get past Sweetwater, masks were 50/50. Moab was strangely packed. Moab Brewery has tasty food and beer. Make sure you have hotel reservations already. We got ours 2 weeks out and by the time we arrived things were sold out. I brought a large duffle and had my camping gear in a large bag. Remember to bring a pillow! Also, bring Tylenol PM or similar as that'll help you sleep in the tent. The camping was fine. You'll get used to the groover. You'll have to wait and see what that is 😁 I rode my single speed. With that, there were no big climbs. On the way back from the waterfalls, I did cheat and get shuttled to the top of the 14% hill. All other hills were rideable. If you get Wes and Matt for guides they are awesome. They also like beer and whiskey so bring extra if you imbibe. You don't need full squish on this ride. Don't stress about the weather. Worst case is overnight lows in the 50s and daytime highs in the 70s. Bring cash for tops. $80-$100/guide. They earn their money. Most important tip: relax and enjoy yourself. No cell. No internet. Just great riding, scenery, food, and commaraderie.

You mean the 4 O fun? That trail is a blast. Colorado Trail?

Colorado Trail?

BTW, the rough two track was easily doable on my bike. While it has rock, it is smooth. Not ledgy like around here.

That is the exact trip I just did except on gravel bikes. I had my single speed with 38 mm tires. On the descents I wished I had my mtb. This was my 9th Western Spirit trip so I can highly recommend them. The gravel trip is identical to the mtb trip. Day 1 travel to the lodge. Day 2 is all pavement and a massive 14% descent to the falls. Felt like the TdF with curvy roads. You have the option to ride back or shuttle. The waterfall is well worth the 3 mile hike. Day 3 is more pavement with a short slot canyon hike in the middle. Amazing scenery. Day 4 is all dirt roads. A little climbing and some great descending. It'll be better on an mtb. Day 5 is a mix of pavement and dirt. The switchbacks are a 1200' descent on dirt. The turns are pretty wide and flat as this is a dirt road so the descending is straight. Did I mention amazing views? Day 6 is 8 miles on dirt roads and finishes with an 8 mile descent towards Lake Powell. Feel free to ask me any specifics about the trip.

I just got back from a gravel trip near Moab. We rode in the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Capital Reef areas. The riding was soectacular.

I lost my key fob on Deception today. The hole in my jersey pocket that I didn't know about was apparently just big enough. If anyone finds a key fob, please let me know.

Dwayne is a one eyed stud on a bike. He used to lead group rides at City Park and teach people how to clear obstacles.

Tried Snail this morning and quickly bailed. I dont think any trail will be rideable until tomorrow

Does that happen to be the Wes who had Willits bikes?

Was planning on next weekend, not today or tomorrow. So is the section outside of Tejas overgrown currently?

Any idea how the trail is right now? Do you have to bushwack between Sawyer and Tejas?

I'm seeing that more and more. The other day I got tired of being the guy going into the weeds so I held my line on one side of the trail. Startled the shit out of one guy who I guess expected me to bail off of the trail for him.

I'll try to be out there. My Eagle Scout project was clearing trails and building 2 hiking bridges at Caesar Creek Lake State Park in Ohio. I guess it was a precursor to my career as I've worked on the 620 bridge, 1st street bridge, and a few projects at the airport when it was first under construction.

I've done a couple guided trips in that area - Brian Head and Bryce. Virgin River has some great riding.

You in need of a temp A/C unit? I have a portable we used when flipping houses. Itll keep a room relatively cool.

In the '80s we called those mopeds

I would assume treated lumber?

I'm glad those hikers built these trails 🤔

Are there bike trails in Bastrop State Park?

What happened to the Walnut Notch rating scale?

When I was replacing my last bike, I got into a long discussion with Dave Turner. His thought was if it rolled things easier and made riding even more fun, why not go bigger? Well, I didn't listen to him. What does he know, he's just a frame builder😁 Went to Outerbike in Moab a year later and realized I needed bigger tires. So I have 2.6s on my 27.5. 27.5+ sure does roll up and down things easier.

Just got back. Seems 90+ degrees thins the crowd.

I actually heard they are a carrier of the virus. They should recruit mountain bikers to chase them off.