We didn't stay long in Sedona, because of our many previous trips. Yeah, we know about the petting zoo and the secret waterfall. Oh, and don't tell us about the spiritual vortex, because I'm part of the Matrix! So, we left Sedona and traveled I-40 for some more adventure. Our goal was Boulder City, NV one of the best desert Mountain biking locations - EVER!
We arrived around 7:00, which was just in time for happy hour, Boulder City style. We unpacked quickly and headed over to the Moroccan restaurant called The Bighorn; odd name for a Moroccan joint, but it gets rave reviews. Our meal couldn't have been more delightful. The portions were big and the wine was cheap. Next, we headed over to Milo's bar and had a few to settle accommodate our desire for sleep. The next morning was bright with no wind to speak of. We loaded up the bikes and hit Bootleg Canyon.
Bootleg Canyon is an obvious place to ride. You'll see a huge "BC" outlined in white paint as you drive through Boulder City, NV. To access the trail head, drive on Main street and head North on Yucca street. The entire way to the rides are marked for you by very convenient city signs. So, we get to the trail head and notice the abundance of potential "easy" to "medium" to "advanced" rides. I quickly remember that this a honeymoon trip and decide to take it easy with Pumpkin Pants.
On our ride up to the top of the BC mountain, we run into Josh Bender. It was crazy to see him! We talk for a few and, in classic Bender fashion, he gives us the goods on where/what to ride. Instantly, we are back on the trail with renewed vigor because of our advanced trail knowledge. We have a blast riding the following: Caldera (yes, all the way out there), Girl Scout, Boy Scout, IMBA, Mother, Westloop and Snakebite. Almost four hours later, we are beat and ready to clean up. But where to stay...
When you're in Las Vegas, act like you're in Las Vegas, right? So we head to the Red Rock Casino. Off of the strip, the Red Rock Casino is more of my kind of place and it was the perfect compromise. Pumpkin Pants was sure of her gambling skills and I was more than willing to support her habits - hell, what if she did win... The casino is also 10 minutes from Red Rock park; I'll tell you more about that visit in part IV. We crash for the night after Christina loses $20 and wake rested and ready for our drive to the Eastern Sierra's and SKIING!!!
We arrived around 7:00, which was just in time for happy hour, Boulder City style. We unpacked quickly and headed over to the Moroccan restaurant called The Bighorn; odd name for a Moroccan joint, but it gets rave reviews. Our meal couldn't have been more delightful. The portions were big and the wine was cheap. Next, we headed over to Milo's bar and had a few to settle accommodate our desire for sleep. The next morning was bright with no wind to speak of. We loaded up the bikes and hit Bootleg Canyon.
Bootleg Canyon is an obvious place to ride. You'll see a huge "BC" outlined in white paint as you drive through Boulder City, NV. To access the trail head, drive on Main street and head North on Yucca street. The entire way to the rides are marked for you by very convenient city signs. So, we get to the trail head and notice the abundance of potential "easy" to "medium" to "advanced" rides. I quickly remember that this a honeymoon trip and decide to take it easy with Pumpkin Pants.
On our ride up to the top of the BC mountain, we run into Josh Bender. It was crazy to see him! We talk for a few and, in classic Bender fashion, he gives us the goods on where/what to ride. Instantly, we are back on the trail with renewed vigor because of our advanced trail knowledge. We have a blast riding the following: Caldera (yes, all the way out there), Girl Scout, Boy Scout, IMBA, Mother, Westloop and Snakebite. Almost four hours later, we are beat and ready to clean up. But where to stay...
When you're in Las Vegas, act like you're in Las Vegas, right? So we head to the Red Rock Casino. Off of the strip, the Red Rock Casino is more of my kind of place and it was the perfect compromise. Pumpkin Pants was sure of her gambling skills and I was more than willing to support her habits - hell, what if she did win... The casino is also 10 minutes from Red Rock park; I'll tell you more about that visit in part IV. We crash for the night after Christina loses $20 and wake rested and ready for our drive to the Eastern Sierra's and SKIING!!!
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