[Shyrmp]

We're thinking of hitting the freeways in August for a 2 week road trip. We leave San Diego and we want to head east towards NM, to TN then Diablo - NY then back thru the midwest then CO and maybe wrap up at Mammoth.

Is two-week going to be enough to drive and hit that much riding spots? We're worried that by week one we're still in the South.

We want to hit Angel Fire, (is there a lift accessed resort in TN?), Diablo definitely, somewhere in NY, Sand Point, Durango or Vail, Brian Head or Deer Valley. It would be nice to meet and ride with some monkeys around the areas listed above.

So back to the question, is two-weeks enough for the drive time alone? Or should we just focus on few ride spots to cover more distance in less days?

 

[Echo]

When I drove to Tucson, AZ from Rochester it was 3 pretty long days each way. I think you need 3 weeks minimum, otherwise you will be rushed the whole trip and never have time to enjoy yourselves.

 

[bluebug32]

I agree. Come for longer and hang out with us and ride in NY!

 

[douglas]

2 weeks = not enough

 

[Heidi]

Not long enough for all the places you want to go.

 

[Lex]

I used to drive from Massachusetts to New Orleans a couple of times a year and that was 2, at least 12 hour days of driving and that was going at a pretty good clip. I wouldn't want to try and have a good time riding after sitting in the car for 12 hours the day before. I would think that 3 weeks would be better so you have some easy driving days rather than killing yourself to get to the next stop.

 

[dfinn]

I'm driving from Norcal -> MA and taking 2 weeks and even with that amount of time I'm going to be missing out on a bunch of places that I wanted to ride at.

 

[stosh]

I'm gonna come down and race you at Diablo on my Steel HT.

 

[McGRP01]

I think you need 3 weeks minimum, otherwise you will be rushed the whole trip and never have time to enjoy yourselves.

Agreed.

 

[Heidi]

How about Brianhead, Deer Valley and Sandpoint together?

 

[Shyrmp]

We might have to change plans or way consolidate the ideal trip then. Thanks for the input. Orvs really wants to hit the NY spots.

......back to the drawing board.

 

[Shyrmp]

How about Brianhead, Deer Valley and Sandpoint together?

That's cool. Maybe some south Utah riding as well.

 

[stosh]

Diablo was like Laguna beach this weekend. Bunch of f'ing little kids with bikes their parents bought them and some dumb chicks following them around in their tank tops.

 

[McGRP01]

We might have to change plans or way consolidate the ideal trip then. Thanks for the input. Orvs really wants to hit the NY spots.

......back to the drawing board.

Werd. Tell him to bring it!

 

[Shyrmp]

I'm gonna come down and race you at Diablo on my Steel HT.

To make it a fair race, I'll lend you my DH bike and I'll race your HT :devil:

 

[JRB]

Can I submit a list of people I would like you to kick in the crotch???

 

[stosh]

Can I submit a list of people I would like you to kick in the crotch???

Sure, why not make it public Mr Tuffy.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Diablo was like Laguna beach this weekend. Bunch of f'ing little kids with bikes their parents bought them and some dumb chicks following them around in their tank tops.

dibs im in...

 

[def]

There isn't a lift assisted mtn in TN, but there is windrock - which is what I'm assuming your talking about. I don't want to go putting words in other people's mouths, so Joey (dhbuilder) and Doug (profro) would probably be the ones to talk to and they can give you the low down and answer questions. I don't know if this mtn is on your plate, but from the cats I've met who have ridden all over, it comes highly recommended. Then Snowshoe is ~6hours north too.

I've never made the cross country trip so I can't help you on logistics...but I think it might require more time. Quit your jobs and spend 3 months or so traveling and riding and eating and meeting local people and all that. Thats what I would like to do!

 

[COmtbiker12]

Heather, keep us informed on the dates you'll be where once you get that all figured out. It'd be a blast to meet up with you guys and ride somewhere in CO or even down at Angelfire.

 

[hooples3]

hmmm NY huh?? 2 weeks is not enough... it takes a mighty long ti me to croos the US.. maybe fly one way drive back or something..

it would be pretty insane if you guys came to NY.. plus youd have a tour guide!!!!

 

[Qman]

We're thinking of hitting the freeways in August for a 2 week road trip. We leave San Diego and we want to head east towards NM, to TN then Diablo - NY then back thru the midwest then CO and maybe wrap up at Mammoth.

Is two-week going to be enough to drive and hit that much riding spots? We're worried that by week one we're still in the South.

We want to hit Angel Fire, (is there a lift accessed resort in TN?), Diablo definitely, somewhere in NY, Sand Point, Durango or Vail, Brian Head or Deer Valley. It would be nice to meet and ride with some monkeys around the areas listed above.

So back to the question, is two-weeks enough for the drive time alone? Or should we just focus on few ride spots to cover more distance in less days?

Come to the PNW and Whistler. 2 weeks should give you a fair amount of time to ride while making time for the drive too.

Here's some friend's pix from this weekend:

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=1915528

 

[MikeD]

Definitely hit up Brian Head and the whole Zion area if you're driving east...I can get you in touch with Derek (formerly of SD) if you're headed that way. He can show you all the good stuff. Might be getting a bit hot right now, though...it's best in mid-fall.

Maybe do the PNW this summer, and head eastish for a fall trip?

 

[blue]

Come ride your old fork at DV.

 

[DHracer1067]

There isn't a lift assisted mtn in TN, but there is windrock - which is what I'm assuming your talking about. I don't want to go putting words in other people's mouths, so Joey (dhbuilder) and Doug (profro) would probably be the ones to talk to and they can give you the low down and answer questions. I don't know if this mtn is on your plate, but from the cats I've met who have ridden all over, it comes highly recommended. Then Snowshoe is ~6hours north too.

I've never made the cross country trip so I can't help you on logistics...but I think it might require more time. Quit your jobs and spend 3 months or so traveling and riding and eating and meeting local people and all that. Thats what I would like to do!

I second this post. Windrock should definately be a place you stop by on the try. It's my favorite place to ride out of all the places I've been to on the east coast.

 

[merrrrjig]

sandpoint? Thats a bit out of the way if you ask me. but if you can hit all the resorts in CO and UT on the way back, it would be pretty epic, brianhead is super cool, and deer valley has the slowest lift ever, but a fun ride for a day.

 

[Velocity Girl]

Come north to Whistler

 

[Shyrmp]

Come north to Whistler

Orven's freeride license has been revoked.

We really want to hit up a lot of spots in different places -road trip.
East coast is getting farther out of reach for the time being.
CO, UT and NM...hmmmm