Slightly off topic: I'm looking for a tour to do at the end of March/early April. I downloaded the maps for ACA's Utah Cliffs Loop. It sounds perfect! But then I got to the end and it says something to the effect that: "This route is ridiculously dangerous and only a fool would try it alone. We recommend groups of at least three people. 1 to ride off a cliff, the second to ride for help, and the 3rd to say a prayer over the graves of the first two who are killed." Okay, I'm paraphrasing.

I'd still like to try it, but have thought about getting the SPOT gadget to be able to contact rescuers in case I have a mishap. I doubt my cell phone will have any bars there. (My T-mobile phone works great where I live, but whenever I go on a bike tour it's worthless."

I've also contemplated purchasing a gps for general bike touring. This DeLorme sounds intriguing. Comments?