Moab Fall '07 Day 2

The second day started off with our, illustrious, Moab host trading in his biking helmet for a chauffeur's cap. BillyG shuttled the three amigos to the top of hazzard county, up in 'em thar hills better known as the Lasal Mountains. Bill dropped us off, took a couple of pics and told us he would see us back at the park.



The first ride of the day would be 25 miles of almost continuous downhill riding. Now that's what I call a shuttle. The best part is that it connects with the 'classic' portion of Porcupine Rim. Nothin' wrong with this ride...

About 4.5 hours, after we last talked to BillyG, we were back at the RV Park. Everyone had sore cheeks from too much smiling, sore hands from too much braking, and sore arms from too much descending. Luckily, legs were still in good shape for the traditional Moab classic.





After a great ride down Porcupine Rim, it was time to eat and head out to Slickrock. We ate some sandwiches at a little shop on main street. I can't remember the name, but the turkey sandwich and giant chocolate chip cookie hit the spot.

When we got to the slickrock trailhead, most everyone else was riding back to the parking lot. We on the other hand, donned on some lights and headed away from the parking lot. I've been on slickrock at night before, but I've never been there during sunset. It was great to be on the back part of the loop just as the sun was setting.





It was past dark when we got to the parking lot, only one other vehicle was there. Too bad the pickup at the South-end was playing really bad music, or else we might of stopped by and said hello.

We drove back to the hotel, took showers and hit Jax pizza for all you can eat salads, and 'za and a couple of beers.

All-in-all a very good day--over 35 miles and some really great riding.