Situation:
Mid winter complacency and sloth has set into our
exercise regimes. If left uncorrected, we will all take on the appearance of
Uncle Bubba the BBQ King. Motivation and discipline is what is required. A
goal, an objective to which we can all strive and for which we can train. It is
with this in mind that Moab Madness has been defined. Five days of testing man
and mountain bike against the best that Mother Nature has to offer. Sure we
will break a chain or two, maybe even fly over the handle bars a couple of
times, certainly we will end each day tired and exhausted and feeling we can't
do it again. But will we crawl into the our lounge chairs and wimp out? No
Way! Back on the saddle we'll spring, ready to conquer the best Moab has to
offer. |
Mission:
To rendevous in Moab Utah for 6 days of challenging
mountain biking in one of North America's most scenic venues. |
Execution:
- Expedition Dates: Saturday 8 April thru Friday 14 April, 2000.
- Arrive at the Moab
Valley RV Campground no later than 2100 hours on the evening of Saturday
April 8th.
- A briefing, at which the schedule for the next 6 days of riding will be
discussed, will commence at 2110 hours 8 April at Expedition HQ.
- Fat Tire Ale and hors d'oeuvres will be supplied by the Alabamians. (no
Pigs feet please!)
- Riding will continue through 1600 hours on the afternoon of Friday 14
April, 2000.
- Daily debriefings will be conducted at 1900 hours at various local
provisioning spots.
- Final expedition debriefing will be a Wine and Cheese Tasting hosted by the
Californai Contingent on the veranda at 1700 hour 14 April 2000.
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Command and Signal:
- Trip information will be posted on the expedition web site. URL:
http://www.sonic.net/~mfreeman/bike/moab.htm
- Cell phone #'s and will be distributed prior to the trip to facilitate
communication.
- CB Radios and other mobile radios will be utilized while in uncharted
territories. Members are responsible for supplying their own radios.
Command and Signal
- Cell Phone Numbers
| Mike Freeman: |
707-953-4745 |
Chris Walton |
409-777-2791 |
| Bob Wills: |
707-246-1758 |
Tim Teehan |
409-255-4031 |
| Pascal Honscher |
707-696-1556 |
John Freeman |
409-777-3964 |
| Bruce Freeman |
205-914-8494 |
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Administration and Logistics:
- Expedition Headquarters (HQ) will be located at:
Moab Valley RV &
Campgrounds
1773 N. Hwy 191
Moab Utah 84532
PHONE & FAX
(435) 259-4469.
- Expedition Members should self organize their travel, lodging, and carpool
groups.
- Most breakfasts and lunches will be self provisioned. (Fixed by your
cooking group)
- Dinners will be sourced at local establishments.
- Equipment List
Transportation:
- Alabama Contingent: Will fly to Grand Junction and drive from there.
- Texas Contingent will fly to Salt Lake City and drive from there.
- California Contingent will travel by POV to Moab.
- Approach Route: A map and driving instructions.
- Carpool #1 - Mike's Suburban
- Mike, Greg, Bob, Pascal
Expedition Members
| Updated April 1, 2000 |
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| Expedition Members |
Code Name |
Expedition Members |
Code Name |
| John Freeman |
Tex |
Mike Freeman |
Captain Crunch |
| Bruce Freeman |
Crimson Tide |
Pascal |
Flash |
| Tim Teehan |
Tonto |
Bob Wills |
Crash |
| Chris Walton |
OverdaBars |
Greg Stone |
Crankman | |