Calgarians that dualsport

[dwayne]

Originally Posted by Shibby!

Yea, we lucked out. We passed on at the start of the trail, then only seen a Ford Raptor about half way, then two jeeps at the very end. Otherwise we were by ourselfs doing WELL over the speed limit. haha.

I imagine there would be more of a presence during peak seasons.

We did the rim counter clockwise and there were a few corners on the last third that could have been pretty intresting at speed...

Having ridden Moab a few times I learned the value of riding within your sight lines.

The last time in Moab we did the onion creek road, not difficult at all, but really unique and scenic for the area.

[Lycan1]

Originally Posted by Lav1200

Just watch out for Ranger Rick trying to enforce the ridiculously low speed limit on the White Rim Trail...

Ranger was riding a DR 400 (I think) and was checking for park passes just below Shafer switchbacks when I was there. I would have to have claimed ignorance about the speed limit thing when I was there, but it didn't come up. Be sure to take the little side trip to Muscleman Arch when you do White Rim. Take LOTS of water, although April should be better than late May was.

[Lycan1]

Originally Posted by dwayne

We did the rim counter clockwise and there were a few corners on the last third that could have been pretty intresting at speed...

Having ridden Moab a few times I learned the value of riding within your sight lines.

The last time in Moab we did the onion creek road, not difficult at all, but really unique and scenic for the area.

We did Onion Creek road, Thompson Canyon and through the La Sals as a 1/2 day loop. I suspect the La Sals might be a problem in April though if they had any kind of snow this season. Onion Creek is Great, but easy. Thompson Canyon a bit more challenging with the silty trail, but just as beautiful.



A video I made on our Trip.



Shafer switchbacks

[RED CAT]

Thanks for the info and vids. Luckily I'm going to Moab with guys that have been going for the last 5 years.

[Lycan1]

Originally Posted by RED CAT

Thanks for the info and vids. Luckily I'm going to Moab with guys that have been going for the last 5 years.

One of whom I will be seeing at the GS training course when you get back. Have a great time, It is hard not to in Moab. If you like Mexican Food, La Hacienda at the north end of town was great. It doesn't look like much from the street but the food was excellent.

[Shibby!]

Originally Posted by Lycan1

One of whom I will be seeing at the GS training course when you get back. Have a great time, It is hard not to in Moab. If you like Mexican Food, La Hacienda at the north end of town was great. It doesn't look like much from the street but the food was excellent.

What's wrong with the way it looks?


They make delicious Margaritas. Laugh if you will, but you'll REALLY be laughing after two of them.

One of the best I've had. Victoria's in Baja is better, but you have to ride quite a bit further to get one.

[Lycan1]

Originally Posted by Shibby!

What's wrong with the way it looks?


They make delicious Margaritas. Laugh if you will, but you'll REALLY be laughing after two of them.

Don't get me wrong, just it is not as glossy as the other, bigger, Mexican joint on the main drag near the liquor store, but from every report it is much better (and more authentic) food. I was riding when we stopped in, staying out at Moab Valley RV resort so I did not have any Margaritas. The other place that was great (the first night anyway) was the Blu Pig, especially if you like blues music and good southern BBQ. We tried a different place almost every night, Moab Brewery (OK), Zaks (good), but had breakfast at the Love Muffin every morning. Great food, Great coffee, and good looking ladies serving.

[dwayne]

Originally Posted by Lycan1

Don't get me wrong, just it is not as glossy as the other, bigger, Mexican joint on the main drag near the liquor store, but from every report it is much better (and more authentic) food. I was riding when we stopped in, staying out at Moab Valley RV resort so I did not have any Margaritas. The other place that was great (the first night anyway) was the Blu Pig, especially if you like blues music and good southern BBQ. We tried a different place almost every night, Moab Brewery (OK), Zaks (good), but had breakfast at the Love Muffin every morning. Great food, Great coffee, and good looking ladies serving.

Juan's was pretty good Mexican (in the middle of town) I thought the Brewery had really good food...and the beer wasn't bad either. There were alot of locals at Juan's.

[2whlrider]

Originally Posted by Lycan1

We did Onion Creek road, Thompson Canyon and through the La Sals as a 1/2 day loop. I suspect the La Sals might be a problem in April though if they had any kind of snow this season. Onion Creek is Great, but easy. Thompson Canyon a bit more challenging with the silty trail, but just as beautiful.

Great videos. A bunch of us were there last November for 8 days of riding.
Brings back great memories. Thanks for sharing.

[Shibby!]

Originally Posted by Lycan1

Don't get me wrong, just it is not as glossy as the other, bigger, Mexican joint on the main drag near the liquor store, but from every report it is much better (and more authentic) food. I was riding when we stopped in, staying out at Moab Valley RV resort so I did not have any Margaritas. The other place that was great (the first night anyway) was the Blu Pig, especially if you like blues music and good southern BBQ. We tried a different place almost every night, Moab Brewery (OK), Zaks (good), but had breakfast at the Love Muffin every morning. Great food, Great coffee, and good looking ladies serving.

I agree. I stopped at the Love Muffin for coffee and breaky because of your recommendation. It was good. It was the morning we departed to do the WRT.

I've been to Blu Pig a few times. It's nice for a change for sure, however I love mexican food (most people get sick of it). I could eat there every night. haha. I think Zaks was the Italian place? It was ok, but not great. Same with Brewery. Just seemed pretty typical but I don't order too fancy of meals and beer is beer as long as it's cold.

I'm excited to go back if I can. Moab is my kind of place. Lots of like minded people. Laid back. Tons of fun just outside of town. I could live there for sure. Sad that it's under fire from tree huggers and they want to stop motorized OHV use. I love nature and the environment. It's why I do what I do, but I think it should be shared with motorized enthusiasts as well.

[Shibby!]

Floss!

Torque wrenches at CDN tire are on sale this week starting today. 50% off. ~50$

They aren't snap-on, but for the average garage mechanic they are just fine.

(Edit: They may only be 1/2 and 3/8. It's nice to have a 1/4" too. I just use one of the bendy torque arm ones which seems to work fine for things up to 25ish ft-lbs)

[flossandfly]

Thanks Shibby. I have a 1/2 that I use for torqueing the wheel nuts and have an adaptor to 3/8. But if CT is having a good sale it would be worth picking up a 3/8 and/or 1/4. No need to use the 2 foot long handle to torque down small bolts.

[Shibby!]

Originally Posted by flossandfly

Thanks Shibby. I have a 1/2 that I use for torqueing the wheel nuts and have an adaptor to 3/8. But if CT is having a good sale it would be worth picking up a 3/8 and/or 1/4. No need to use the 2 foot long handle to torque down small bolts.

Their still pretty big. The 1/4" might be on sale too. Not sure. Worth a check.

I also use a 1/2 with reducer. Not idea, but works.

[Jeathrow Bowdean]

Awesome info for the bank of fun biking !!!

From Jeathrow Bowdean

[dieselpete]

Thanks for all the details, I'm headed there at the end of the month. Just need to avoid all the Jeeps!