2019 Kokopelli Epic Adventure

Ride Name: 2019 Kokopelli Epic Adventure
When: May 2019 Dates to be Announced
Time: TBD
Where: Fruita Colorado
Ride Description or Details:
Traveling 142 miles from Fruita, CO to Moab, UT with offshoots for additional singletrack, The Kokopelli Trail is unique for a whole mess of reasons - the terrain, the remoteness and immensely diverse conditions. This is considered an strong-intermediate ride and is not recommended for beginners.
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Meet Location: Mack Road exit just outside of Fruita Colorado
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Ride Pace: Moderate Pace
Type of Ride:
Rider Limit: I think 95 Riders per Event
Anticipated Mileage: 150 miles
Elevation Gain: 15,000 feet of Gain
Ride Duration: 3 Days
Previous Ride Reports:
http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/rr-2015-kokopelli-trail.2466/
http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/rr-kokopelli-2016.4358/

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Possible Bail-Outs: You can always QUIT!
Facilities: White 5 gallon bucket (But it has a liner)
Food/water suggestions: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are provided
Option to Upload:

 

Nope.

Maybe when I retire. Can't take off time in May in my profession. Have fun storming the Castle Valley!

 

Why did I post up this EPIC?!?!?!
...because Bob said too. Click HERE.

Like in the invite, go to www.bikerpelli.com to see a pic of the greatest 3 mountain bikers that EVER lived!

 

I’ll reserve the van now...

 

Yessssssss!



IN

 

...well, as long as it's "considered an strong intermediate ride..."

 

No May for me. That's pool summer prep time. Booooo

 

Great!


In

 

Oh......you’re in....

 

Freaking A! I’d be doing some HAB for sure!

 

One of the best MTB trips I've ever been on.

 

Uhhhh, we ALL do some.

 

You know....?

 

For those that have been in this trip several times, what is the recommended packing list? I’m trying to convince mama that this is a once in a lifetime (ya right-maybe 3 or 4 times if I can make it happen) opportunity.

 

Looking possible...

The event planner and Chief Financial Officer barely batted an eye when I broached the subject.

Now about that bucket...

 

I can try and dig up the list that Alex sends out to the registered riders, but I’ll try and generalize:

• Tent
• Riding gear for three days (I usually bring just warm weather gear, but that bit me in the butt last time. (Hit hail on the last day!)
• Food for on the trail (Naturally I use Tailwinds, that’s all I take on the trail)
• Charging unit for you Garmin or Phone (Alex has a mega charger but I bring one just in case)
• Large Duffel Bag to carry all this in.
• Camp site Folding chair
• SAG Bag to grab food replacement at check points
• After ride clothes after you wipe down at the end of the day
• Sleeping bag and air mattress
• Bathroom kit
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush
  • Comb if you need it
  • Wash cloth and towel
• Camp clothes and shoes (not a wardrobe)
• Headlamp for around camp

I’m sure I’ll think of some other stuff. But it all has to fit in the duffel except the camp chair.

 

@Ricekrispyota
You can also go to bikepelli’s Facebook page. Lots of info there.

 

Yikes...142 miles in 3 days. Nyet!! I looked into doing a "tour" here with Hermosa Tours. The difference is it was 4 days, they met you at the next campsite each day with all your gear/food/supplies. Have fun guys not that "fun" is part of 142 miles and 15K of vertical over (3) days. Epic for sure with moments of fun I'm sure, sandwiched with moments of "WTF did I sign up for here"? Or at least that's what my brain thinks.

 

Koko also is a supported tour.

 

Do you drive out to CO? That’s a lot of elevation in 3 days

 

Yes we drive there on Wednesday(nbd it’s only like 14 hrs at 80mph) ride Thursday thru Saturday and drive home Sunday. That makes it sound a bit easier than it really is but it’s doable like that. You could totally do it and probably make us all look bad in the process. Totally different riding than we have here.

 

I’ve done this ride 5 times now with Bikerpelli. So if I’m psychotic, then everyone who high fives me at the end saying it was totally epic is psychotic as well!

 

Go back and look at the pic of @Voodoo Tom at the Mexican restaurant. That “should” confirm the drive out to Colorado!

 

Yeah but I was all recharged and ready to kick some Koko ass the next day.

 

I'm gonna do this. But I'm thinking a few extra days on the backside to get a couple more rides in.

 

That’s a quick trip! And, there’s no way I’d make you look bad..like you said, totally different riding, I might choke!
It looks amazing tho! Do any other females go?

 

And then you all crammed into a van?!