2019 Kokopelli Epic Adventure

Same number? or did she change it?

 

I got it, I got it. I got the number off the wall...

 

But I had her first!

 

As much as she got around, what else did you get?

 

Don’t forget to pack your rain jacket.....

 

Okay! Meet and Shuttle Talk!
It is a 1 hour and 18 Minutes drive time from the below location in Moab to the meet point off Mack Road just outside of Fruita Colorado. The law enforcement on that section of highway is NOTHING to mess with.
The below pic is of the parking lot across the street from Moab RV Park which is the final stop of our Epic ride.

It would be a perfect place to park and ride the shuttle from Moab to Mack Road (aka Old US 50) just outside Fruita Colorado. The only hiccup is, I do not know if they allow overnight parking there. However, I DO know that the Moab RV Park across the street is very kind to the Bikerpelli folks and you most likely will be able to arrange to park your vehicle in their overflow for the RV Park.
I suggest we meet at the 1770 North Highway 191 parking lot location no matter what, to load up transport vehicles for the trip to the Kokopelli trailhead.

There is a mandatory 8:30am Rider's meeting and Alex promises we will be on the trail by 9:00am. We have waivers to sign, emergency contact info to give, blah blah blah... and there is good info at the meeting so it is a must. Plus it will be a great time to give Alex a lot of Sh!t as the imtbtrails Hooligans. Harassment is required and encouraged.

I recommend we set a goal of being there at approximately 8:00am to protect us from unseen road conditions and to make sure we have everyone, and their gear, and get signed in and all. I would like to head out with the first wave as I have learned my lesson last time that if we don't, you have that much more traffic in front of you when we get to the techy sections which there is miles of.

So I suggest we meet at the below parking lot at 6:30 am SHARP, and be on the road no later then 7:00am. Do you Hooligans think you can manage that?
Side Note: It would be really swell if you brought 25 bucks cash for Mrs. imtbtrails as a shuttle fee. It gives her some fun money for the days she is sitting in Moab waiting for us to get back, and yes, I got to pay her as well...

 

To all, I have been struggling w/ an acute case of bronchitis for the past 2-3 weeks, and as of last week (after talking to Alex & Mikie) I was still determined to try and make a go of the ride, did a medium range RR on Saturday to get some saddle time in and relapsed even worse on Sunday. I am now being treated with pneumonia strength antibiotics & steroids (yuchh! ) and the Dr's stern warning to NOT do this ride. I am officially out and already spoke to Alex about it. I am extremely bummed out as I was so looking forward to riding with you all and having some beers with and meeting some new friends. I am determined to bag this ride in 2020 and hope we can get another crew going next year. Hope you all have a great and safe adventure, and give a toast to me at one of the evening dinners!

 

< NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooo!

 

Very sorry to hear this @Old Skool ... While I do understand trying to push thru it you’re making the smart choice in taking care of yourself. The trail will still be there next year. Hope you get to feeling better soon my friend.

 

Unlike!

 

There's "pushing through", and there's knowing when to heed the doctor's advice. This sounds like the latter.

Next year...

 

More snow in Moab overnight. I saw these on the moabtrailmix IG page. Top of Kokopelli and bottom of Hazard County.

 

That meet up plan sounds solid.

 

No dust. Hero dirt in 8 days!

 

Wow major Bummer! You lose all your dough? Can some one take your spot?

 

Final cancel date - You may cancel anytime by March 15 for a full refund minus a $40 processing fee. After that follow the schedule below. Trip spots are not transferable to other riders or events.

• March 15 or sooner - full refund less $40 transaction fee
• March 16 to April 5 - 50% credit towards next year
• April 6 to April 19 - 30% credit towards next year
• April 20 or later - 20% credit towards next year

"I just broke every bone in my body, can my buddy take my place on the ride?"

Nope, sorry. You may cancel your registration anytime before the cancel deadline for a small fee. After that you're committed.

The reason we can't bring your buddy in your place is complex but it boils down to risk management. Most folks would jump at a last-minute paid trip in the desert even if they aren't prepared for it. And while we're flattered, that person can pose serious safety concerns to themselves & the group. Would you really want to be out there with sloppy risk management?

You're welcome to call & ask if your pro-racer-buddy can take your place since she's the strongest cyclist on the planet & can finish the trail blindfolded with pneumonia and a hangover. The answer will still be no. Sorry, it's policy.

If you have any doubts please cancel before the deadline, after that we're married.

 

That sucks. Get healthy!

 

Damn. Sorry to hear that @Old Skool

I’ll be at the meet up spot in Moab as well. My wife will be driving me to the ride start Thursday morning. I can serve as overflow shuttle if anyone wants to leave their vehicle in Moab.

 

Not that it will make much sense now (after calling them), but I doubt that they check ID's when we check in.

 

My wife and I are leaving Monday for Fruita. We'll be at the La Quinta for 1 night only. She will drive to Moab and wait. Not having tent camped in 10 + years I’m trying to think of all the little things that I may be missing but I think I’m in good shape. My wife keeps telling me to give the tent a try in our backyard. I said only if you join me. She gave me a firm “ no”

 

I'll see your 10 years, and raise you another 20.

 

I've done the tent camping thing it 4-5 times in the last 10 years. Sometimes it's worth it like up on Gooseberry Mesa or the on the edge of the Grand Canyon to ride theRainbow Rim. On our McKenzie River tour, it rained or drizzled every night for 3 days but it was still great because I had a decent tent....what sucked, even with a very good tent was the wind storm on Gooseberry Mesa. I woke up with me eyes and lips sealed shut from sand/grit so fine that I guess it gets through the seams of the tent or something? That's why I need a Sprinter or similar set-up. If my wife rode, I would have bought one long ago but I can log a whole lotta nights in condos for the cost of a decked out Sprinter.

 

What he said @Tom the Bomb

 

So yesterday I continued my 8 months preparation for the BCBR, and decided to race the Expert class at the OC MTB race in limestone canyon.
The first five miles where uneventful (brutal climb miles 3-5). We finally started descending and I want into an attack mode (a mistake). I was over taking a rider on a two lane decent. We hit a sandy spot and the other guy switched over to my lane while I was over taking him. We got tangled up and we both crashed spectacularly. I ended up on top of him (sucks for him).

After a minute or two we got untangled (with the help of other riders). I was contemplating resuming the race, but I found out that I broke my hanger (later on a found a crack on the seatstay).

That hanger was supposed to be my backup hanger for Kokopelli...... Tomorrow I’ll start shopping for a replacement.

physically I’m not in great shape, but I should be able to ride on Thursday. I got a big bruise on my hip, and I’m sure the HAB on day one would be painful.

So if anyone has a hanger for a 2018 Scott Spark let me know.

 

Can you knuckleheads knock this Sh!t off before Koko?

 

Did somebody say Koko...???

 

All y'all (plural of y'all) have a great time out there and don't give us mishaps, m'kay?

 

Bummer dude. Sounds like a smart choice however. Healing vibes to you, good sir!

 

Yikes... sorry to hear. I hope you can make it work.