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Moab, the Mountainbike Mecca

Climbing up HyMasa
Climbing up HyMasa

The Moab ride on top of my must-ride list had been the HyMasa/Captain Ahab.  For good reason as I know by now.  This ride is truly outstanding.  Mostly on slickrock, it is technically challenging with lots of drops and climbs up and down ledges, yet, it has great flow (if you can master the challenging spots).  Moreover, the scenery you ride in and you look upon is already breathtaking – and the climb will let you gasp for air even more.  Much alike The Whole Enchilada, Captain Ahab is one of the greatest rides anywhere.  Already, I am longing to do this ride again…

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Captain Ahab leading the way through the rocks.
Captain Ahab leading the way through the rocks.

Still there are many more fun trails in Moab.  I enjoyed again some evening rides on Slickrock Trail and the Mag7 Trails that are in fact magnificent.  Bartlett Wash served again as great slickrock-playground and I am already looking forward to my next trip to Moab…

Drop on Bull Ride
Slickrockin’
Playing around Bartlett W.
Into the bowl on Bartlett Wash
Slickrock signature shot
Mag7 – Bull Ride
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Trails of Fruita, CO

Fruita isn’t that big, but in terms of trails it has a lot to offer.  I love the 18 Road trails.  They are very smooth and easy – even for beginners – but they are a lot of fun.  Zippity Do Da is simply outstanding.  Riding down the ridge you sometimes feel like on a different planet. And the PBR-Trail (Pumps, Berms and Rollers) is even easier and faster. IMG_4139

The Kokopelli-Trails  are located further west and on the other side of the interstate are little more technical with steps and drops and more rocks.  The scenery overlooking the Colorado River is magnificent.  My favorite trail is the Horsethief Bench Loop.  The challenge is right at the beginning when you drop down from Mary’s. Well, and I didn’t dare the lower part.  Instead I got a lesson from another biker, who showed me how to drop down a rock wall.

 

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Drop into Horsethief

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Trails of Bend – Ultimate Flow

Bend in Central Oregon has grown rapidly during the last decade and I guess the great trails in the area contribute significantly to this development (together with decent climate, fascinating nature and good micro breweries) .  Most of the trail system has been created by the local MTB-community and is really hard to beat in terms of flow and fun.  So, I was delighted to be back in Bend to rip the finest trails together with my son.  Of course, Tiddlywinks and Lower Whoops were our favorites.  However, there are so many miles of outstanding trails, that I should spend simply more time when I am back in Bend.

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