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Moab quick look and riding on the edge....
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:41 pm
by crfsonly
Took some time off this week to ride Moab, Utah. Here's a couple of videos I'm working on...no sound track yet.
Riding on the Edge - Watch to the end to see the edge. Poison Spider Mesa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niqt38aARe0
Poison Spider Mesa - Quick Look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwxcAWA65ng
This was my first time to Moab and certainly will not be my last. It's a "must ride" place.
Rating:
Ear-to-Ear Smile - 10
Pucker Factor - 10
Difficulty - 10 (rider scalable)
Friendly - 10+
Accommodations - 10
Casualties of the trip:
1. My son's truck - never made it to Moab
2. My ankle and foot - first day crash
3. My clutch cover - Don't go to Moab without a billet cover and an extra cover or Quick Steel
4. Rear brake pedal - Bent but not broken
5. Ram Mount - Damaged mount and then lost Garmin GPS on a 15 mile section...found and returned by a great group of mountain bikers from Boulder, CO. Thanks again!
6. Hands - Blisters, watch the video and you'll understand. 300 miles of that stuff and the hands finally gave up the good fight on the last 30 miles.
Great trip although I can't express how much I missed having my son there to experience it with me.
Ken
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:37 pm
by redrooster65
Great videos Ken, Moab is a must do.
You spoke with one of my riding partners Monday afternoon on main street, we were just pulling out of town in the wind storm.
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:54 pm
by 450xdirt
Nice videos Ken I'm glad you got to experience Moab It is soooooo sick there.
Poison Spider is a super fun trail!!!
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:55 pm
by crfsonly
redrooster65 wrote:Great videos Ken, Moab is a must do.
You spoke with one of my riding partners Monday afternoon on main street, we were just pulling out of town in the wind storm.
Yes, I remember talking with him. I was on my way back from buying ice packs and an ankle support sock. It was good to meet him and see some CRF's Only fender stickers.
Sorry I missed meeting you.
Ken
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:34 pm
by redrooster65
Sorry I missed you as well, I had to go and support the local tourist trap.
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:22 pm
by crazybrother
Great place, I was there about 15 yrs ago on a Mountain Bike trip with a couple of friends. Would be nice to go back on the 450x. Looks like I'll have to plan a trip with my wife.
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:05 am
by lightflight
One day I will make it to Moab. Looks like a blast.
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:32 pm
by crfsonly
Updated the video with a soundtrack...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niqt38aARe0
Ken
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:40 pm
by crfsonly
BTW, I should have mentioned I met many CRF's Only members and customers while in Moab. One group came all the way from Kansas! It was great to meet each of them and to see a few bikes running with CRF's Only fender stickers.
Who all has been to Moab? What's your favorite trail? Who's going there this year?
Ken
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:34 pm
by redrooster65
Kayne creek - Pritchett Canyon loop!
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 4:05 pm
by Riley
My buddy is there now, telling me how awesome it is. I couldn't make it, but maybe in the fall.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:13 pm
by GhostX
crfsonly wrote:BTW, I should have mentioned I met many CRF's Only members and customers while in Moab. One group came all the way from Kansas! It was great to meet each of them and to see a few bikes running with CRF's Only fender stickers.
Who all has been to Moab? What's your favorite trail? Who's going there this year?
Ken
Hey Ken, I just returned from Moab where I attended an event called goneMOAB, which is an acronym for Gathering Of Nissan Enthusiasts. I went with some friends from the Xterra Club I belong to in SoCal. I ran Porcupine Rim and Top of the World trails, which both had views similar to the one posted with your ride of Poison Spider Mesa.
I agree, Moab is an incredible place. I was joking with the guys on the way in over the CB, telling them that someone had built a town just for ME. Dirtbikes, mountain bikes, four wheel drives, and a brewery smack dab in the middle of downtown. Moab is truly a special place, and the people there are very friendly.
Here are a couple of shots from my trip with the Xterra, but I would love to return with my motorcycles next time:
View from Porcupine Rim:
View from Top of The World trail:
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:18 pm
by crfsonly
nice pictures! yeah, great place and i'm already looking forward to going next year. i need to take some time and edit down some of the other video i took. really some great riding there, incredible vistas and as you said, very friendly people.
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:56 pm
by ipaman
I have been thinking about trying to get out there this summer. I have some jeep friends that are going so I thought it would be cool to watch them.
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:58 pm
by crfsonly
well take your CRF you can go anywhere they can and faster. so, ride ahead and then watch them come up the trail. great riding!