Hi everyone,
I've been trying to plan a trip to Moab for the past several years, and for some reason or another (usually money) it doesn't work out.
This year, it looks like things are falling into place, and I need some help with the details.
Thanks in advance for anything you can help me with.
I have a voucher on Northwest Airlines, so I am locked into using them for this trip.
I plan on flying from Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City on Sunday morning, April 15th.
I will then rent a car or take a shuttle to Moab, which gets me into Moab at about 4:30pm.
I will be heading back to SLC on Thursday the 19th at about 10:30am.
That is all I've been able to piece together so far.
My two tentative riding partners will likely not be able to attend this trip.
So now, here are my questions:
Most importantly, is it easy to hook up with other riders? I just don't feel safe riding in the desert on my own without ever having been there before.
If possible, I'd like to rent a bike starting sunday afternoon, so I can get an easy ride in on Sunday afternoon. Can anyone recommend a good progression of trails to hit while I'm there? I'm a solid intermediate rider on most of our local midwest trails. ...and a little chicken hearted when necessary!
I still need to figure out lodging and other assorted details. But mainly, am I foolish for going to Moab if I don't have other riders specifically going with me?
are any of you available for rides on those dates?
I'm sure I'll have lots more questions as I start sorting the details out,
so thanks in advance for all of your help, advice, and insight!
-Mark
I've been trying to plan a trip to Moab for the past several years, and for some reason or another (usually money) it doesn't work out.
This year, it looks like things are falling into place, and I need some help with the details.
Thanks in advance for anything you can help me with.
I have a voucher on Northwest Airlines, so I am locked into using them for this trip.
I plan on flying from Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City on Sunday morning, April 15th.
I will then rent a car or take a shuttle to Moab, which gets me into Moab at about 4:30pm.
I will be heading back to SLC on Thursday the 19th at about 10:30am.
That is all I've been able to piece together so far.
My two tentative riding partners will likely not be able to attend this trip.
So now, here are my questions:
Most importantly, is it easy to hook up with other riders? I just don't feel safe riding in the desert on my own without ever having been there before.
If possible, I'd like to rent a bike starting sunday afternoon, so I can get an easy ride in on Sunday afternoon. Can anyone recommend a good progression of trails to hit while I'm there? I'm a solid intermediate rider on most of our local midwest trails. ...and a little chicken hearted when necessary!
I still need to figure out lodging and other assorted details. But mainly, am I foolish for going to Moab if I don't have other riders specifically going with me?
are any of you available for rides on those dates?
I'm sure I'll have lots more questions as I start sorting the details out,
so thanks in advance for all of your help, advice, and insight!
-Mark