Moab is the mountain biking mecca, and the 4 wheel drive mecca, and base jumping and dirt biking and hiking and on an on. To understand the town, you must imagine all of these sports and all of the enthusiasts stereotypical personalities plopped together in the desert. It makes for a fun and slightly bizarre place. I learned a few things while I was there.
1. Slick rock isn't really slick. You can ride your bike up and down the steepest rock without ever slipping. I was an incredible rider for those three glorious days.
2. 3.2% beer will never give you a buzz. It doesn't matter how many you have or how empty your stomach is. Stick to the margaritas.
3. Watching good ol' boys in jacked up jeeps going through high water crossings is incredibly entertaining. (See video) Walking your bike across the same crossing to reach the trail is incredibly dangerous. (But rocky, technical Amassa Back trail with views of red cliff formations and the Colorado River below makes it all worth it)
4. You never know when your going to run into your college roomate. Strolling into Poison Spider bike shop to catch a shuttle, Brig was suprised to see Jim Mundell, his freshman roomate working as a bike mechanic. They had lost touch for 5 years but now of course they are B.F.F.
5. The desert is hot and dry except when we visit and it becomes cold and wet. Go figure.
Off to Crested Butte, I hear the lows are 28 degrees. Brrrrr.
1. Slick rock isn't really slick. You can ride your bike up and down the steepest rock without ever slipping. I was an incredible rider for those three glorious days.
2. 3.2% beer will never give you a buzz. It doesn't matter how many you have or how empty your stomach is. Stick to the margaritas.
3. Watching good ol' boys in jacked up jeeps going through high water crossings is incredibly entertaining. (See video) Walking your bike across the same crossing to reach the trail is incredibly dangerous. (But rocky, technical Amassa Back trail with views of red cliff formations and the Colorado River below makes it all worth it)
4. You never know when your going to run into your college roomate. Strolling into Poison Spider bike shop to catch a shuttle, Brig was suprised to see Jim Mundell, his freshman roomate working as a bike mechanic. They had lost touch for 5 years but now of course they are B.F.F.
5. The desert is hot and dry except when we visit and it becomes cold and wet. Go figure.
Off to Crested Butte, I hear the lows are 28 degrees. Brrrrr.
3 comments:
Agree with all except Durango is the mountain biking mecca. You'd see that if you'd ever get here!? The weekly and always epic single speed ride is Thursday at 6:00pm, high country rides Sat and Sun. Have fun in CB and I sure hope to see you two!
You haven't talked about how great I am, yet.
chuck- you are great
krick- we'll see ya soon..
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