Comments on: Obligatory

By: mark

mark — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:58:09 +0000

Porcupine Rim, or better yet the Whole Enchilada, on a big bike (complete with full-face helmet and pads) is an experience that every mountain biker should have at least once. I agree with you that it’s a jackhammer and a bit tedious on a XC rig. It’s complete different as a “downie.” The drops that seem so intimidating feel like jumping off a curb, and the armor gives you confidence.

By: Moab: Visual Aids : Epic Riding

Moab: Visual Aids : Epic Riding — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:08:07 +0000

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By: Grizzly Adam

Grizzly Adam — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:53:33 +0000

KC – I had a great time. Really, every minute of it was fun. I would go back in an instant. Moab is one of my favorite places anywhere. But I found myself feeling a little ‘off’ when I sat down to write about the weekend. I think it was my own lack of skill that conjured up the idea that those with more skill must have been laughing at me. But honestly, it was a great weekend, one I hope to repeat several times this winter.

By: KC

KC — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:45:04 +0000

Wow. I never feel as though riding in Moab is obligatory. I find it a treat every time. I did not realize such an idealistic place for X=country mountain biking could conjure up such feelings. I have always felt that area was practically hand crafted for us. And as I came down Porcupine, I did not feel as though any of the “downies” questioned our choice of or ability to ride such a trail. It is all about perception, I guess. Sorry. Hope you have a better experience next time.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:36:01 +0000

I received the same looks when I rode my single speed on it a couple weeks ago. Did you make it to UPS and LPS? Those additions make the Porcupine Rim trail so much better. Especially now that UPS is legal.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:40:18 +0000

Sweet picture, dude. I stole it.

By: keith

keith — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:39:22 +0000

Great trip. Let’s go again soon, next time to St. George!