|   Moab | pdaless
Mar 11, 2002 9:13 AM | | I am headed to Panguitch,UT in May for 3 months. I plan on stopping in Moab to do some biking. Having never been there before, I was wondering if I should just buy a book and hit the trails myself, or are there any local bikeshops that guide trips? All suggestions are appreciated.
Cheers,
Patrick |
| re: Moab | NuMexJoe
Mar 11, 2002 11:26 AM | | Patrick; There are a number of options for guided rides (Dreamride.com, Kaibab tours, etc.) but the only reason to use them is if you are unable to read a map, or you're bored with the panopoly of "known" trails and want something different or less crowded. Otherwise, if it's your first time then you'll be fine just getting a "Moab East" and "Moab West" map from any of the LBSs. Plan to ride early in the day; it'll be hot by May. While you didn't ask for trail ideas, allow me to suggest Amasa Back and Flat Pass. Have fun!
- Joe |
| re: Moab | Jeff K
Mar 11, 2002 12:30 PM | | My recommendation would be to frequent some of the LBS. I took my first and so far only trip to Moab last May with no idea of what to ride. We ended up going to Chili Bikes every morning to pick their brains. (In addition to being very knowledgable, they have a coffee bar.) The were very helpful in pointing us to very nice, and some of the less crowded trails. In fact, they talked us out of Slick Rock based on the riding we wanted to do (in retrospect, I wish I would have tried it, but we were only there two days). We ended up doing Amasa Back (awesome ride, and the scenery at the end trail was unbelievable) and Porcupine Trail, which is a popular trai, but it's so long that you aren't fighting the hordes.
A book is a good idea, but you'll find that the once you get on trails they are very well marked. The LBS in Moab are very, very helpful in pointing you in the right direction. |
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