You can't really see it on the map but under the highway "261" marker, the route is a very convoluted and squiggly line. Looking at the profile to the left, you can see that the squiggly route is in fact a rather precipitous rise called the Moki Dugway. It was cut through the cliffs in … Continue reading Bear’s Ears – Day 6 →

Admittedly posting the map of the day's ride is embarrassing. The only slightly redeeming quality is that we did pedal it both ways. Today was our day trip - another novelty introduced by our local expert Anne. While I complain about the low mileage, I was grateful to be back at the VOG B&B before … Continue reading Bear’s Ears – Day 5 →

With batteries charged, we left early for the day concerned that wind would be picking up later in the day. We were ready for our first dirt riding of the trip. We had to backtrack to the Valley of the Gods (VOG) and then we would be on dirt until our final destination of the … Continue reading Bear’s Ears – Day 4 →

It is obvious to me that the people making Google Maps have only ridden their bikes in the flat costal areas of California. And likely then, only 2 - 3 mile commutes to work. Two hours and 15 minutes to travel 25 miles? On a related note, Anne had driven between Bluff and Mexican Hat … Continue reading Bear’s Ears – Day 3 →

The uniqueness of this particular adventure continued into the second day. Not only had our friends not gone home after day one, they seemed to be enjoying the trip. I'm not sure how much the 1000 watt motors played into that enjoyment, but whatever works to get us out and all together is fine by … Continue reading Bear’s Ears – Day 2 →

Bears Ears - two mesas on skyline You have likely heard of a place called Bears Ears. It has been a subject in the news off and on of late especially as different political parties have waxed and waned in Washington DC. I have very little understanding of the politics or the legalities, but I … Continue reading Bears Ears – Day 1 →