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Old 05-08-2008, 09:45 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Nice Pictures! If you have time try Troy Built, awesome trail. There are so many cool sections out in the Kokopelli trailhead. Tell me you are doing Holy Cross in GJ?
We were at the trailhead, but elected to go up this section instead to see waht was up there and I wanted to ride it anyway. Plus, we were pretty tired from the ride in the morning and it looked like Holy Cross was going to be an "E" ticket kinda ride. We may do it Sat.

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After a late-night dinner of some scrumptious Indian food, Gene and I are settling into RR mode.


Ya, that food was sooooo good. I'm so full I feel like a lead ball. I plan on burning all those calories tomorrow.

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What's the weather like ? Highs? Lows?
This morning was about 55 deg but warmed up to about 75. Then the clouds came in and the sun was gone which is why you see me with a wind breaker on. The afternoon ride was nice, about mid to upper 60's. In the late afternoon, the wind really starts to kick up though.

Here's a few more from the afternoon ride.

Vickie on Pet-E-Kes Trail
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John and Stewart on Eagle's Tail
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Old 05-08-2008, 10:48 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Awesome pics!!! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:02 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Gene what better birthday present can you ask for? I remember when you were talking about Fruita you were stoked. Now I can see why! Have fun and come home safe all of you.
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Old 05-09-2008, 05:56 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Gene what better birthday present can you ask for? I remember when you were talking about Fruita you were stoked. Now I can see why! Have fun and come home safe all of you.
Thanks Jessie. You would love it out here as would everyone else. Different dirt is always nice especially when it doesn't involve much climbing and has endless amounts of singletrack that flow for miles. The scenery is just spectacular.
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:00 AM   #25 (permalink)
 
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Damn, I'm so green with envy right now. What a beautiful looking trip you all are on! The Tandoori chicken looks delicious. I love Indian food but man, that curry has a way of haunting you post meal sometimes.

Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time to post an RR and upload time consuming photo's and videos. Much appreciated!
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:00 AM   #26 (permalink)
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WOW!!!! Sweet pictures you guys (and gal)!!!

I think I know where my next riding vacation is going to be!!!!
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:01 AM   #27 (permalink)
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Great pics guys.

So this is how we're supposed to prepare for the Traverse eh Gene?
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:20 AM   #28 (permalink)
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Great pics guys.

So this is how we're supposed to prepare for the Traverse eh Gene?
Yup, the elevation is great for training. we've been riding above 5000 ft, still not too high but it isn't sea level and you can really feel it, my lungs will be ready. I just need to keep the climbing in a much bigger gear cause we haven't done any sustained climbing on our rides so far.
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:38 AM   #29 (permalink)
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Those "flesh wounds" are wussy. I got them beat hands down.
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:42 AM   #30 (permalink)
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This was better than my morning coffee, awesome phhotos, nice job.
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:46 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Keep it coming....Lovin the RR's.
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:16 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:35 AM   #34 (permalink)
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I don't know if jealousy is the right word. I almost feel like I'm there; almost being the key words. Thanks for giving the best Ride Reports I've seen so far!!!
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:39 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Hey guys, Alpine Rob, Talks with Foxes and I are doing a loop through O'neil tonight, if you're feeling homesick we can take some pics and video for you...just let me know;-)
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:52 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Lord help me.... I need to take my heart medication. This thread on Fruita is waaaaaaaaaaay better than Viagra for this old man. I'm lusting for a trip to The Promised Land of mountain biking.
Amazing, simply amazing, how beautiful the single track is in that area. And to think I drove through there last June. before I was even a mountain bike owner... Sad, really sad, what I didn't know at the time. I'm a Fool.
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:49 AM   #37 (permalink)
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I am so loving this RR. Next best thing to a teleporter! My heartrate is even higher than when I clicked
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:55 AM   #38 (permalink)
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One of the neat side benefits of STR is the great RRs that are posted... and this one is one of the best. I think this will open the eyes of a lot of riders to the beauty of this area. I had always thought Moab was THE place... Fruita has joined its ranks.

But, if you can't go, then live vicariously through these photos.

Extra thanks grasshoppers for all the time and effort of posting these... I know how long it sometimes takes ... but well worth it for the rest of us stuck at home in SoCal. We'll be thinking of you guys tomorrow at Aliso Woods... seems pretty small right about now!

Have a safe trip back!
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