So what is the coffee situation in the mornings? Quality, quantity, is there hot water available if we want to be coffee snobs and bring our own? Can I bring...
This is another quasi-spam, but a good story. I've been trading emails with a rider from Kenya, Steven Mwangi. Get this - there's an annual 3 day road race is...
You coffee people are crazy. We have a deal with a local roaster to provide our own brew in hopes you'll all like it & order it for life. So they'll be...
I'd really like to find a ride out and back for the First Trip. I live in Littleton along the foothills. I'm real close to C-470 and US 285, but can meet ...
Not sure if you want to head out to Fruita before the trip but I am and will be heading out to ride soon if you are interested. Mike 720.275.5240 ... From:...
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While not part of this years Bikerpelli (did it last year but lame scheduling conflicts kept me from doing it in `06), I wanted to second Bob's vote for the...
Being a three year veteran of the ride, it's difficult to nail down that most favorite part of the experience. So, here are a few memories that come to mind......
The gravel road that never ends is known as Alex's middle chain ring hill. So when you hear middle chain ring you will know what it is about. ... From: Eladio...
LyBrec@...
Apr 9, 2006 12:10 am
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Hi Gang, For all of the vets out there; I have an Enduro suspension and a nice light hardtail with tubeless rims I just put together a few months ago. How much...
Hi Vern, I'm a three year vet on the trail and have ridden the Fruita/Rabbit Valley network of trails several times. The most technical part of the trail lies ...
Hi Vern, I'm a three year vet on the trail and have ridden the Fruita/Rabbit Valley network of trails several times. The most technical part of the trail lies ...
I vote softtail for comfort & efficiency. The non-tech sections still have bumps, shelves, typical Moab riding that will force you out of the saddle on a...
I'm arranging (hopefully) to be picked up after the ride and would like to know the approximate time that we'll get back to the starting point on Sunday. ...
... own tea ... green tea ... what about ice? i'm a tea snob myself, but prefer it cold (thinking mostly at lunch). i've got some cold brew stuff i can...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Bikerpelli group: do you use a road bike as part of your training regimen? o of course, fast & easy...
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Apr 11, 2006 7:44 pm
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Dude, your in the middle of the desert . ... (snobs), but...
I'm curious about Bikerpelli folks and when they are not Bikerpelli-ing. -- what is your career (or how do you make money to go Bikerpelling)? I am an...
Frank, I need to flip my schedule around. I'll be down there from Sat. - Tues due to my wife's work. Monday I'm going to head to moab to hit the new...
Here's a couple of gear questions for all you Bikerpelli vets. Full finger gloves or not? Assuming a dry trip, what kind of lube would be recommended? ...
Full finger gloves (troy lee designs makes very nice fitting gloves) because with open finger gloves your fingers will sweat and slide underneath the grips...
I will be flying out from Atlanta to Salt Lake, then to Grand Junction. I have a hard case bike holder. Should I take it on the plane? Should I Fedex it to...
Dan from Mission Viejo(the OC), Kokopelli first timer. I'm driving out solo May 4th from Southern Cal, doing an extended riding/camping trip(Gooseberry, Red...
Hi Gang - Anyone interested in car pooling from the Front Range area for the first trip? I plan on getting there on Wednesday the 3rd. Email me direct at...
Chris, I have done it both ways and for me the easiest was to ship your bike to the hotel or the two bike shops in Fruita several days early. This way you can...
LyBrec@...
Apr 16, 2006 11:40 pm
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For me the Fox sidewinder glove works the best, but definately a full finger glove. The dry lubes seem to work the best in this environment, and I will...
LyBrec@...
Apr 16, 2006 11:47 pm
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Chris, sorry for the late response but we just got back from Moab. I have done baby steps and it is a great trail but more of a small black diamond than...