- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Lets put together a big dual sport ride for next month. Here's the plan-
When? Saturday, Sept 19th, 8 AM.
Where? Start in Loma, CO and end in Moab, UT.
Who? At least Intermediate-level riders with reliable bikes. Limit of 10 riders.
What? The Kokopelli Trail, 150 miles of amazing scenery and riding.
We'll leave from the Kokopelli trail head in Loma, CO in the morning. The Kokopelli is quite challenging in spots, much of it is a mix of 2 track roads and single track that ranges from smooth to rocky, with ledges tossed in to keep you on your toes. The most difficult part of the Kokopelli trail is Rose Garden Hill, some large ledges, loose rocks and a steep, long hill. It would be a full day of riding with a good deal of elevation changes. Towards the end of the ride we will climb near 9,000 ft high as we pass the La Sal mountains, so come prepared with a jacket.
Plan ahead and pack some trail snacks, plenty of water and something to eat for lunch. There are no services along the way, so bring what you need to be self-sufficient.
I realize some bikes may not be able to make the 150 mile ride with one tank of fuel, so we will have to plan for that. We could probably arrange to have my wife meet us at the Dewey Bridge mid-way thru the day to refuel.
The trail will take us into Moab by way of the Sand Flats road. I think it would be fun to share a campground that night and do a smaller ride in Moab on Sunday, before heading home.
Bikes should be plated, as there will be sections of pavement that we will be riding. There isn't too much road driving and most of it will be rural roads, until we get into Moab.
Some teaser pics...
So who's game??
When? Saturday, Sept 19th, 8 AM.
Where? Start in Loma, CO and end in Moab, UT.
Who? At least Intermediate-level riders with reliable bikes. Limit of 10 riders.
What? The Kokopelli Trail, 150 miles of amazing scenery and riding.
We'll leave from the Kokopelli trail head in Loma, CO in the morning. The Kokopelli is quite challenging in spots, much of it is a mix of 2 track roads and single track that ranges from smooth to rocky, with ledges tossed in to keep you on your toes. The most difficult part of the Kokopelli trail is Rose Garden Hill, some large ledges, loose rocks and a steep, long hill. It would be a full day of riding with a good deal of elevation changes. Towards the end of the ride we will climb near 9,000 ft high as we pass the La Sal mountains, so come prepared with a jacket.
Plan ahead and pack some trail snacks, plenty of water and something to eat for lunch. There are no services along the way, so bring what you need to be self-sufficient.
I realize some bikes may not be able to make the 150 mile ride with one tank of fuel, so we will have to plan for that. We could probably arrange to have my wife meet us at the Dewey Bridge mid-way thru the day to refuel.
The trail will take us into Moab by way of the Sand Flats road. I think it would be fun to share a campground that night and do a smaller ride in Moab on Sunday, before heading home.
Bikes should be plated, as there will be sections of pavement that we will be riding. There isn't too much road driving and most of it will be rural roads, until we get into Moab.
Some teaser pics...
So who's game??