Moab - warmup.

This weekend we drove to Moab, UT to complete a practice run before the big race this coming weekend, 10 and 11th of October.

It was a bit of an adventure; I missed a turn and ended up adding 2 hours to my overall drive. :) But, we got to see the beautiful country on the way to Telluride!

We ended up camping in the Sand Flats east of Moab. It was a bit crowded for my personal taste, but the accessibility and cost was worth it!

Part of the goals this weekend were as follows:

1) Sucessfully pull a pop-top camper to Moab via our Jeep.

2) Setup the camper.

3) Spend the night in the camper.

4) Pre-Ride the 24 hours Moab route before the race!

Well, all was accomplished except for #4. We did however ride on the Slick Rock trail near our camp site.

We will just have to adapt for the race; I am sure we will be fine.

Below, my three children. Aren't their faces beautiful!?

Edward Abbey would roll over in his grave seeing the cars out here! Beautiful sunset with the clouds.

Inside our new home!

Didn't Rebecca tell you we sold our townhome and downgraded?

Our camp spot. Ryan from work is in the background; it is also his red Jeep. We took both cars. The Jeep pulled the pop-up camper and the Element carried the bikes.


We were chased out of Moab early due to some approaching storms! Here we are getting out of dodge!




Next week, here we come!