iwannaridemoab metalmasher 2019 DSBC does Moab

[tomcycle]

Since 2011 a group of DualSportBC Members make the pilgrimage to Moab Utah in April. This adventure clears the cobwebs, that rain and snow has managed to form over the winter months. Lots of organization goes into managing a small group of about 10 riders (cats). This trip is always by invite as the accommodations are limited but every year we have several new participants and this year is no different. It is always fun to have new riders join us for their first trip to Moab. Everyone that has joined us on this trip has upped their riding skills by several notches, however there is always that learning curve and can be painful at times. If you are interested in previous Moab Trips with lots of pictures just do a search of "iwannaridemoab" in the search bar for this site. we have trip reports from 2011

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April 5 2019 The Accommodations Moab Retreat House

Time to get this post underway. It is launch day for the BC guys bound for Moab Ut. Hoping to get the guys to take pictures of their ride down, pictures of happy faces in the rain, sleeping in trucks, gas stops with groggy looks from traveling all night and finally the happy faces when they finally arrive here in Moab, where it is sunny and warm. This trip is similar to previous trips where the group will be staying at the Moab Retreat House for the week.

As you can see by the picture the Moab Retreat House is a large Duplex. the iwannaridemoab guys only rent one half at about 400 usd per night plus some other additional fees (2019). When spread across 9-10 riders the price is pretty affordable and beats sleeping in a tent any day. The house includes 2 Kitchens (one for Breakfast and Dinners and the other for Lunch Preparations) Lots of beds, 4 bathrooms (important for some of the older riders) 2 Living rooms, big garage, Laundry, BBQ, Lots of Parking.WiFi You get the point there is a lot of value here.

Note photos are stolen from the Moab Retreat House Gallery without permission

Moab Retreat House by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Kitchen, where all the important stuff happens

DSC_2450_070 by Sharon Richardson, on Flickr

Living Room with bed in the wall

DSC_2464_084 by Sharon Richardson, on Flickr

This is the bedroom the organiser gets (I am not him) he even gets his own bathroom. It should be noted that the organiser usually shares this room with someone

DSC_2475_095 by Sharon Richardson, on Flickr

Of course to fit 10 people into this house there is bound to be some more basic accommodation, Don't you remember how you always wanted to stay in the top bunk? well now you can. These are usually reserved for the newer attendees or the late payers.

DSC_2495_115 by Sharon Richardson, on Flickr

Basement Kitchen (Lunch Preparation Area) and Living area.

DSC_2515_131 by Sharon Richardson, on Flickr

Lots of parking

DSC_3164_798 by Sharon Richardson, on Flickr

 

[tomcycle]

April 5 Pre Ride

This year I am not actually participating with the DSBC group from the North as I have been traveling in Baja and will be meeting the group here. I am also glamping at the Sand Flats Recreation Area in my Motorhome. So I will not be participating in some of the extracurricular activities at the Moab Retreat House, but instead I will ride down from my campsite (about 8 miles away) to the Moab Retreat House and meeting up with the group in the mornings.

For this trip I will be camping at the Sand Flats Recreation area campsite https://w3w.co/uses.ditching.corrections

I will be using the What3Words online addressing app to show any locations, just click on the link

I arrived a few days earlier than the main group and finally got the bike off the MH and went riding yesterday. Decided on a simple route about 75 kms, East out of the park on Sand Flats Road, to Lasal Loop Road to Ken's Lake and back on Spanish Valley Road.


Did not think this route would take me into the snow but here I am. And its cold too.

DSC00007 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

This is a good road for any DS bike, It looks like the snow has just cleared as there are no tracks visible and the surface is soft, scenery is spectacular as expected.

DSC00008 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

yup a trail with snow on it, and you know I just cant resist. Could not go very far.

DSC00009 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

the road eventually turned to pavement, who paves roads up in the mountains? there is nobody here? Anyhow if your going to have paved roads these are the type I like
10 and 15 mph curves, rough surface and lots of sand and gravel spread about to keep you honest.

DSC00010 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

A wrong turn down a sandy road to nowhere

DSC00011 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

 

[mudshark]

Hey Tom...been lurking on your blog. Lol. You're a talented writer! Jealous of the awesome winter you're having. Good for you guys! Say hi to Sharon and Jake and the rest of the dualsport boys for me. Wish I could be there. Damien

 

[tomcycle]

Thanks, wish you where here.

 

[tomcycle]

April 7 Lets Get Started

The Iwannaridemoab Metal Masher guys are all here now and the weather could not be better

Addition credit for photos go to Steve Broad and Dan Breaky

DSCN4216 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Look at those happy faces

DSCN4217 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4218 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4219 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Entering Sand Flats Recreation Area, aka Slickrock

DSCN4220 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Excellent riding value at 2 bucks per day per bike, also a great way to loosen up those muscles after 22 hours in a car

DSCN4221 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Now we will have a bunch of the standard photos of Slick Rock and Features

DSCN4222 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4223 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4224 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Gratuitous motorcycle pic

DSCN4225 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Group Pic

DSCN4226 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4227 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4228 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Rocke makes it look easy

DSCN4229 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4230 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Ian makes it look hard

DSCN4231 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4232 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4234 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

A view from the cheap seats

DSCN4236 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Dan showing us how it is done, that new green outfit is really paying off now

56764472_862975650721187_7193448983845404672_n[1] by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

56416849_862975480721204_7566443262592942080_n[1] by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Now lets do it only on one wheel

56528982_862975197387899_6539879455316246528_n[1] by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

56422413_862976144054471_2942755606596943872_n[1] by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

56718516_10156017881457127_2216478900291108864_o[1] by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

56515037_10156017881412127_4449512283873214464_n[1] by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr


How about a few videos? Well I would post some videos but FB sez no to embed videos so I will have to try and figure a work around but for now here is one link

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=617414611943960

 

[tomcycle]

April 8 Moab Kane Creek, Steel Bender

More pictures to follow but for now here are mine

Kane Creek for some reason is always a favourite of mine, perhaps it is because it always gives me lasting memories (or is that lapsing memories)?

Kevin on his KLX250

DSCN4237 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr


Entering the last canyon section of Kane Creek

DSCN4238 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4241 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4243 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4244 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4246 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4248 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4249 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4250 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

DSCN4251 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

 

[tomcycle]

April 9 Moab Enduro Loop Dead Cow Wash, Tubes

Lots more fun, all today's photos were stolen from Steve Broad and Dan Breaky Facebook images.

Let's start with a hearty breakfast

 

[tomcycle]

April 10 Moab ooooohhh nooooo rained out today

Can you believe this weather, rained out

Even Rainy Days start with a good breakfast

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It was cold this morning where I am camped up here at the top of Sand Flats Recreation Area just freezing and a little snow

IMG_20190410_103316 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Here it is at 5pm today April 10 2019

DSCN4270 by Tom Timmerman, on Flickr

Youtube embedded video by twistedhog

 

[LordEndo]

Video showing not available Tom or no permission.

 

[tomcycle]

Yup that is Facebook, best is to upload videos to Youtube then share from there.

 

[JavaJude]

Fantastic photos.

 

[tomcycle]

April 11 Moab

Weather in Moab

From this yesterday




To this 24 hours later

 

[tomcycle]

April 12 Moab

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=866102987075120

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=866103770408375

 

[lagbc]

Merged and moved from blogs to new home in "Ride Reports".

Great trip report ?