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2wheel_lee · 11-06-2007, 10:47 PM

I was just chatting with my gf about what we're going to do for Thanksgiving weekend. She suggested Sedona, and said it's a beautiful place (she's visited there twice). I have never been there, but I've seen a lot of awesome photos on this site about that area. Obviously, we'll be mountain biking.

It would be cool to have a few STR folk to ride with. Is anyone interested in going? Other couples would be nice, too. My gf is still at a beginner level, so these won't be fast rides. And fortunately, she's not too proud to walk technical sections (her second time on an mtb was the advanced trails at Gooseberry - I break 'em in the hard way

).

We'll likely drive up Wednesday night - or at least a majority of the way, and finish the drive on Thursday morning. We'll return on Sunday. We'll probably camp somewhere, but those who don't want to camp could stay in a hotel (we may).

Dino Brown · 11-07-2007, 01:12 AM

Lee- Just a few days ago, I was "chatting" with a few STR members on visiting Sedona! Not sure about Thanksgiving though!

If you do go on Thanksgiving, would you be interested in a return trip in December?

dstepper · 11-07-2007, 08:45 AM

I will be out in Prescott on Thanksgiving and will be riding Sedona a day or two. Know the trail system out there very well and would love to show you guys around. There are places to camp in Oak Creek Canyon fairly close to town.

Dino: Scott, Lynn, I and others always spend the week between X-Mas and New Years in Sedona. PM Lynn for more info. We have stayed here in the past, not easy finding inexpensive rooms in Sedona. We start some of our rides (Secret Trail System) right from the hotel.

http://www.sedonasugarloaf.com/

Dean

denmother · 11-07-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

I will be out in Prescott on Thanksgiving and will be riding Sedona a day or two. Know the trail system out there very well and would love to show you guys around. There are places to camp in Oak Creek Canyon fairly close to town.

Dean

What days will you be riding Sedona? We will be in the AZ Thu-Sun. Not sure which day we have planned for Sedona yet.

Dino Brown · 11-07-2007, 08:54 AM

Lynn?

Smiley?

I will contact her later today!

Thank you for the invitation My Lord!

dstepper · 11-07-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by denmother

What days will you be riding Sedona? We will be in the AZ Thu-Sun. Not sure which day we have planned for Sedona yet.

Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th. Then some local Prescott before I go home Sunday. I will be staying in Prescott....Prescitt for you locals....

2wheel_lee · 11-07-2007, 09:03 AM

Wow, it sounds like Sedona will be jumpin' over the weekend! Thank you for the suggestions. It would be great to hook up with all of you up there.

Dino,
Like last year, we will probably go to the Moab area for the holiday break between Xmas and new years. It was great last year, because no one was there, and the camp grounds were deserted.

Permagrin · 11-07-2007, 09:09 AM

Sedona rocks. My friend lives there so I get the pleasure of visiting often. Unfortunately, I've only had the chance to ride there once when I first starting riding but I still had a great time by myself, trying a couple trails out along the creek. You guys are going to have a blast out there

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HUGH · 11-07-2007, 10:08 AM

Here is a pano I did in April of this year. It took 11 photos. The original is 86mb and is huge!!
Sedona just rocks!!

Enjoy!

HUGH

Skeeter · 11-07-2007, 10:12 AM

Step, i will be in Prescitt Wed - Sun. I will be staying with my parents again and decided to drive so i can bring the bike.

Lee, my pops and i would be down for a ride, he's not the fastest and has no problem walking tech areas as well.

dstepper · 11-07-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeeter

Step, i will be in Prescitt Wed - Sun. I will be staying with my parents again and decided to drive so i can bring the bike.

We will hit the local Prescitt stuff...do you have lights? Do you want to go over to Sedona with me? Lee did fine last year..lets bring him along

2wheel_lee · 11-07-2007, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

We will hit the local Prescitt stuff...do you have lights? Do you want to go over to Sedona with me? Lee did fine last year..lets bring him along

Me Lee? I didn't go last year. Although, my gf and I do have lights!

dstepper · 11-07-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Me Lee? I didn't go last year. Although, my gf and I do have lights!

Lee...Skeeter's dad lives in Prescott....

darkclouds · 11-07-2007, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the great idea. Some friends and I are thinking about doing a mtb trip for thanksgiving, but only have about 3 days for it. This could be it.

SScheetz · 11-07-2007, 12:04 PM

My wife and I will be in Sedona from 11-18 thru 11-23. It would be cool to hook up with some of you. We’ll be riding everyday.

dstepper · 11-07-2007, 01:38 PM

I sugest that all that can make it met at The Bike and Bean in Oak Creek Village Friday 23rd @ 9am. Sounds like we might have a crew. We can go out Llama-Broken Arrow Trails to Chicken Point and Submarine Rock...great introduction to slickrock and Sedona.

For more miles we can jump the highway and go to Budda Beach.

Dean

allison · 11-07-2007, 01:47 PM

We'll be staying local and doing some VQ mileage rides.

2wheel_lee · 11-07-2007, 01:56 PM

Dean,
Sounds great! Thanks for taking the lead on meeting location and time, as well as ride suggestions.

Skeeter · 11-07-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

I sugest that all that can make it met at The Bike and Bean in Oak Creek Village Friday 23rd @ 9am. Sounds like we might have a crew. We can go out Llama-Broken Arrow Trails to Chicken Point and Submarine Rock...great introduction to slickrock and Sedona.

For more miles we can jump the highway and go to Budda Beach.

Dean

Sounds like a plan, count on me and the old man being there.....not you Dean, my dad

Kid A · 11-07-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

We can go out Llama-Broken Arrow Trails to Chicken Point and Submarine Rock...great introduction to slickrock and Sedona.

For more miles we can jump the highway and go to Budda Beach.

lee - won't be there (bro in law getting married over that wknd) but hit sedona a year or so back. imo deans call on trails is a great intro. one of the good things about sedona for noobs (ur gf) is not huge anount of climbing. a lot of short ups/downs that could derail a beginners momentum but mostly all doable for someone just starting out. can't remember the exact name but have dean also take u to huckaby or schnebly

11-06-2007, 10:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	Thanksgiving weekend in Sedona? I was just chatting with my gf about what we're going to do for Thanksgiving weekend. She suggested Sedona, and said it's a beautiful place (she's visited there twice). I have never been there, but I've seen a lot of awesome photos on this site about that area. Obviously, we'll be mountain biking. It would be cool to have a few STR folk to ride with. Is anyone interested in going? Other couples would be nice, too. My gf is still at a beginner level, so these won't be fast rides. And fortunately, she's not too proud to walk technical sections (her second time on an mtb was the advanced trails at Gooseberry - I break 'em in the hard way ). We'll likely drive up Wednesday night - or at least a majority of the way, and finish the drive on Thursday morning. We'll return on Sunday. We'll probably camp somewhere, but those who don't want to camp could stay in a hotel (we may). __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

11-07-2007, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Lee- Just a few days ago, I was "chatting" with a few STR members on visiting Sedona! Not sure about Thanksgiving though! If you do go on Thanksgiving, would you be interested in a return trip in December? __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about Pugz- For an Asian man he is pretty big

11-07-2007, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	I will be out in Prescott on Thanksgiving and will be riding Sedona a day or two. Know the trail system out there very well and would love to show you guys around. There are places to camp in Oak Creek Canyon fairly close to town. Dino: Scott, Lynn, I and others always spend the week between X-Mas and New Years in Sedona. PM Lynn for more info. We have stayed here in the past, not easy finding inexpensive rooms in Sedona. We start some of our rides (Secret Trail System) right from the hotel. http://www.sedonasugarloaf.com/ Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path Last edited by dstepper; 11-07-2007 at 08:52 AM.

11-07-2007, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Lynn? Smiley? I will contact her later today! Thank you for the invitation My Lord! __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about Pugz- For an Asian man he is pretty big

11-07-2007, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	Wow, it sounds like Sedona will be jumpin' over the weekend! Thank you for the suggestions. It would be great to hook up with all of you up there. Dino, Like last year, we will probably go to the Moab area for the holiday break between Xmas and new years. It was great last year, because no one was there, and the camp grounds were deserted. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

11-07-2007, 09:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Permagrin STR Veteran	Sedona rocks. My friend lives there so I get the pleasure of visiting often. Unfortunately, I've only had the chance to ride there once when I first starting riding but I still had a great time by myself, trying a couple trails out along the creek. You guys are going to have a blast out there . __________________ Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself. - James A. Froude (1818-1894)

11-07-2007, 10:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
HUGH Mashers Only !!	Here is a pano I did in April of this year. It took 11 photos. The original is 86mb and is huge!! Sedona just rocks!! Enjoy! HUGH __________________ http://www.thepathbikeshop.com http://www.wheelbuilder.com

11-07-2007, 10:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Skeeter uno, dos, tres bubbs	Step, i will be in Prescitt Wed - Sun. I will be staying with my parents again and decided to drive so i can bring the bike. Lee, my pops and i would be down for a ride, he's not the fastest and has no problem walking tech areas as well. __________________ Evil Chocula: I speak from experience both giving and recieving.

11-07-2007, 11:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
darkclouds Member	Thanks for the great idea. Some friends and I are thinking about doing a mtb trip for thanksgiving, but only have about 3 days for it. This could be it.

11-07-2007, 12:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
SScheetz Cracking frames since '88	My wife and I will be in Sedona from 11-18 thru 11-23. It would be cool to hook up with some of you. We’ll be riding everyday.

11-07-2007, 01:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	I sugest that all that can make it met at The Bike and Bean in Oak Creek Village Friday 23rd @ 9am. Sounds like we might have a crew. We can go out Llama-Broken Arrow Trails to Chicken Point and Submarine Rock...great introduction to slickrock and Sedona. For more miles we can jump the highway and go to Budda Beach. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

11-07-2007, 01:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	We'll be staying local and doing some VQ mileage rides. __________________

11-07-2007, 01:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	Dean, Sounds great! Thanks for taking the lead on meeting location and time, as well as ride suggestions. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

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