Mountain Biking - Wallowing in the mud of life. Or, Moab rocks.

Mix one cool campsite. One of most mellow ass dogs I've ever seen in my life; until he sees folks getting ready to ride. One Moab riding virgin. You get one good old time.

Who the hell tags a building in the middle of nowhere?
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007001.jpg

The Moab virgin seems to be liking things.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007001.jpg

Well, ok, not nowhere. A few folks are out and about.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007003.jpg

The scrubmobile gained a tad bit more much needed frontal clearance this trip.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007010.jpg

Mellow gold. Playtime on some slabs near camp.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007033.jpg

My last trip entailed arduous hotel conditions. This mistake was not to be repeated.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007052.jpg

But that isn't the stuff ya'll are here to read/see about, are you?
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007067.jpg

You want to see riding pictures.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/9.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/3.jpg

And bike porn images.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007148.jpg

And scenes of utter carnage.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-14-2007004.jpg

Followed by redemption.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007016.jpg

And lost parts photo series shots.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007020.jpg

Bright plumeage of bikes.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007103.jpg

Challenging lines.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007069.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007131.jpg

Beautiful scenery.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007039.jpg

Images of solitude.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-14-2007003.jpg

Guys showing their tender, flowery sides.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007122.jpg

It's the little details that can make or break a trip.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007025.jpg

Like not having a spare hanger for a new bike yet.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007006.jpg

Or starting to break through a cable mid-ride.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007040.jpg

But at least having nice views helps a bit.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007005.jpg

And proper hydration is key.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007009.jpg

It all helps one to retain a sense of balance.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007096.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/8.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-14-2007008.jpg


The easiest going seem to have the ability to wallow in the joys of living; not a bad way to be.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007025.jpg

Sweet...I am only feeling a bit of jealousy...:D...good to see someone riding

Followed by redemption.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007016.jpg
Ahhh . . . Deschutes Inversion IPA. That's a refresher.

Thanks for the picts - - we hate you (but in a nice way).

Sweet...I am only feeling a bit of jealousy...:D...good to see someone riding


After as much riding as we crammed into five days there, I'm really, really tired and sore today. Meh. Laundry/grocery shopping/car and house cleaning is entailing today anyhow. Back to two wheeled pursuits tomorrow before work.

Good stuff. I'm not an IPA fan at all, and much prefer Black Butte Porter from Deschutes. But that particular riding buddies truck (with attached beer cooler) was the one at the bottom of Portal, so I made do. :D

My car = loaded with porters, stouts, scotch ales, and brwon ales. His truck = loaded with IPA and the like. It works.

Good stuff. I'm not an IPA fan at all, and much prefer Black Butte Porter from Deschutes. But that particular riding buddies truck (with attached beer cooler) was the one at the bottom of Portal, so I made do. :D

My car = loaded with porters, stouts, scotch ales, and brwon ales. His truck = loaded with IPA and the like. It works.I'm the same way - - Black Butte, Obsidian Stout, Buzzsaw Brown or Rogue Dead Guy. My son is the hop-head of the bunch. Inversion is the only IPA that I actuially found myself liking - -but I've gotta be real hot and wrung out to enjoy it.

I'm digging the cool dog who visited for one of the pictures! What could be more fun than a strong dog who runs alongside for these wilderness expeditions?!

Excellent.

I'm digging the cool dog who visited for one of the pictures! What could be more fun than a strong dog who runs alongside for these wilderness expeditions?!


Wilderness? Around Moab? Hee! That's funny!

Aside: the dog is Named Randall, and he kicks ass.

Good stuff. It has me salivating for next week, big time.

I especially like the touron traffic jam shot on Slickrock. That's a fun climb, when it's not clogged with people walking. That must have felt like riding in NYC compared to your other "off the beaten track" routes.

Yep. We did a short/oddball out and back on slickrock, then went out to play in Tusher with Tim. I'll assume you'll be meeting up with him while out? New stuff is very, very good.

...we might do Amasa/Pothole/Rockstacker/Jackson instead and then roll into Fruita Thursday afternoon.

Certainly not what I'd call a bad ride. Still not sure if we'll make it out for the Fest or not. A work in progress.

Love the pics and the story along with it.

Looks like a great time. Great pics as well.

. One of most mellow ass dogs I've ever seen in my life;
what the hell is an ass dog? :p

what the hell is an ass dog? :p

A lonely man's best friend?

Good stuff.

And proper hydration is key.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007009.jpg


I didn't know The Dude was a MTB'er.



Gorgeous pictures, looks like you had a great time.

I didn't know The Dude was a MTB'er.



Gorgeous pictures, looks like you had a great time.

Oh, that guy. I just found him up there, abiding. It wasn't a bad spot to have a beer, either. I'm not much the White Russian fan.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-16-2007016.jpg
this pic epitomizes livin the dream.

The easiest going seem to have the ability to wallow in the joys of living; not a bad way to be.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/scrublover/Moab%205-06/Moab%204-07/4-13-2007025.jpg

Great pics, excellent captioning. I am jealous because apparently my dog went to Moab without telling me:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/pbhighrevs/mtb-pisgah-04-28-06/_DSC1213-web.jpg

Great pics, excellent captioning. I am jealous because apparently my dog went to Moab without telling me:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/pbhighrevs/mtb-pisgah-04-28-06/_DSC1213-web.jpg

He sent me an email and we talked about it. I told him to go,he would have a great time. I was sure he could get away with it.

this pic epitomizes livin the dream.
(shrug) I just went for a bike ride.

(shrug) I just went for a bike ride.
:D

Great story! I really enjoyed the captions and photos.