Fruita & Moab-Lonnie's pics

In the Bookcliff area parking lot north of Fruita--Day 1, Ride 1--We are ready!!

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:19 -0800

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In the Bookcliff area parking lot north of Fruita--Day 1, Ride 1--We are ready!!

Near the top of Porcupine Rim Trail. La Salle mountains in the background. Porcupine is a must do if you are ever in Moab. The downhill from here is long and fun. Though mostly double tr ...

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:20 -0800

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Near the top of Porcupine Rim Trail. La Salle mountains in the background. Porcupine is a must do if you are ever in Moab. The downhill from here is long and fun. Though mostly double tr ...

From the top of Porcupine Rim Trail looking out over the valley. It's about 3,000 ft down to the bottom of the valley.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:21 -0800

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From the top of Porcupine Rim Trail looking out over the valley. It's about 3,000 ft down to the bottom of the valley.

An overlook on Rustler's Loop near Fruita. This trail was well signed with beginner riding tips, but it was a blast to ride. The flow was exceptional.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:22 -0800

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An overlook on Rustler's Loop near Fruita. This trail was well signed with beginner riding tips, but it was a blast to ride. The flow was exceptional.

The moon is rising as we head out of Canyonlands National Park. We put our lights on and road much of the way out in the dark, with the vehicles following. Really nice.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:22 -0800

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The moon is rising as we head out of Canyonlands National Park. We put our lights on and road much of the way out in the dark, with the vehicles following. Really nice.

You are here!? Checking out the map as we left White Rim in Canyonlands. "Dang it Lonnie, we are here!" "No sir, we are right here!" "Want to bet..."

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:25 -0800

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You are here!? Checking out the map as we left White Rim in Canyonlands. "Dang it Lonnie, we are here!" "No sir, we are right here!" "Want to bet..."

Looking south from the White Rim in Canyonlands. This is a 130 mile loop that encircles the Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:28 -0800

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Looking south from the White Rim in Canyonlands. This is a 130 mile loop that encircles the Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands.

Howdy Doody

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:29 -0800

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Howdy Doody

White Rim in Canyonlands--great scenery.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:31 -0800

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White Rim in Canyonlands--great scenery.

Musselman Arch in Canyonlands. This is probably illegal.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:33 -0800

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Musselman Arch in Canyonlands. This is probably illegal.

Another rider showing disrepect to Mother Nature on the arch.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:34 -0800

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Another rider showing disrepect to Mother Nature on the arch.

Don't try this at home!

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:35 -0800

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Don't try this at home!

"What the heck is down there?"..."Nothing but air." Colorado River is visible in the canyon below. White Rim in Canyonlands.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:37 -0800

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"What the heck is down there?"..."Nothing but air." Colorado River is visible in the canyon below. White Rim in Canyonlands.

White Rim in Canyonlands. This was an incredible view from the solid rock ledge we were on.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:40 -0800

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White Rim in Canyonlands. This was an incredible view from the solid rock ledge we were on.

BobsSled's photo

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:42 -0800

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On the White Rim. It was all double track, but not nearly this smooth everywhere. Moderate climbing with some great, fast downhills.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:42 -0800

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On the White Rim. It was all double track, but not nearly this smooth everywhere. Moderate climbing with some great, fast downhills.

Everybody had to see if they could get air off this little jump at the bottom of Joe's Ridge. In "The Fruita Experience" video, this is the place where the rider did an ugly little jump.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:44 -0800

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Everybody had to see if they could get air off this little jump at the bottom of Joe's Ridge. In "The Fruita Experience" video, this is the place where the rider did an ugly little jump.

Chad gets air, whether he wants to or not. This follows a nice long, ridge top downhill.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:45 -0800

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Chad gets air, whether he wants to or not. This follows a nice long, ridge top downhill.

Bobby gets "big air" on his first attempt. On his second, we have some shaky video footage of his wheels going by, then a horrible crashing sound, followed by a "S#@!t", then a 10 second se ...

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:48 -0800

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Bobby gets "big air" on his first attempt. On his second, we have some shaky video footage of his wheels going by, then a horrible crashing sound, followed by a "S#@!t", then a 10 second se ...

I think this was Zippety Do Dah. There are about three of these ridge line trails in the Bookcliffs. Two follow the spine down until you bail off almost straight down.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:49 -0800

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I think this was Zippety Do Dah. There are about three of these ridge line trails in the Bookcliffs. Two follow the spine down until you bail off almost straight down.

Unbelievable trail!!

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:51 -0800

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Unbelievable trail!!

At the top of Joe's Ridge, riding back up for the camera.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:53 -0800

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At the top of Joe's Ridge, riding back up for the camera.

Another shot of Joe's Ridge

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:55 -0800

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Another shot of Joe's Ridge

Roy Hannah

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:01:58 -0800

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Roy Hannah

Roy in the distance.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:02:01 -0800

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Roy in the distance.

Regrouping during the climb. As with most of the riding in Colorado, there is plenty of climbing, but the downhills are worth it.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:02:02 -0800

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Regrouping during the climb. As with most of the riding in Colorado, there is plenty of climbing, but the downhills are worth it.

View from the singletrack decent on Porcupine Rim. Colorado River is the green in the background.

nobody@smugmug.com (BobsSled) — Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:02:04 -0800

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View from the singletrack decent on Porcupine Rim. Colorado River is the green in the background.