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Summary: Going to Moab? BUY THIS BOOK! A MUST HAVE!
Review: This book is the ultimate guide for anyone headed to the Mountain Bike Capitol of the World...Moab.I have taken several guided rides with Lee during my visit to Moab 2 summers ago, and believe me, this man knows what he is talking about. I found his attention to safety impeccable. He was extremely cautious when necessary, and I appreciated that. There is ALOT more to Moab mountain biking than the Skickrock Bike Trail. As a matter of fact, the Slickrock Trail would have been considered a beginner trail compared to a few of the remote places that Lee had taken me to. The places I am referring to were so obscure, that it would have been easy getting lost just driving to the trail. The trails were extremely exposed and very dangerous. If a serious injury occured on one of these rides, even a helicopter rescue might not be an option. This is why Lee takes saftey VERY seriously. He leaves NOTHING to chance. A person died on Slickrock while I was out there, and that was not the first time. In fact, a 13 year old boy died just this week (Aug, 2000). The group he was with ran out of water and hightailed it off of Porcupine Rim, accidently leaving him behind. Death happens. Safety is an serious issue, and Lee knows this! As for Lee's navigational skills...they are incredible. He has radar. His rides are not found on any map or in any other guidebook of the Moab area. You would NEVER find these places on your own, and you could die trying. I trusted Lee explicitly and look forward to riding with him again this September, on my return trip to Moab. Please take into consideration when you read the negative comment on this book that your safety is Lees' business. If it appears that he is pushing his guide service, it is for a reason. His rides are worth twice what he charges. Please note that I have no affiliation with Lee, or his company, Dreamride...just a satisfied customer. Buy this book and hopefully you will take from it the respect that the remote Moab territory deserves.
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Summary: This book IS Awsome
Review: Want to ride Moab, never been there? This is your guide. 379 pages of well written straight forward usefull information about the Mecca of Mountain Biking. I got my copy two weeks ago and have literally read it front to back. It has made me laugh and cringe, but most of all it has made me ride! Lee Bridges has put together an outstanding compilation of the best rides in the area. The detailed maps, trail difficulty ratings along with the mile by mile ride descriptions will help you select a ride that is suitable for your riding ability. Along the ride you'll also find entertaining and shocking anecdotes about Moab and it's people. I commend Lee Bridges for putting together an no-holds barred honest account of the area. If your thinking of riding Moab or just want a book about the area this is it.
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