$50 for a White Mesa Ride??!

[MTBNate]

If anyone on here has signed up for a $50 guided White Mesa MTB ride thru Kirtland AFB's Outdoor Rec, please go get your money back and send me a PM - I'll do it for free.

White Mesa Mountain Biking
https://www.facebook.com/events/545075778843011/

Description: Fri · 30 Nov · $50 (Limited Free Slots - SAI)

15 miles of spectacular mountain biking trails through beautiful New Mexico landscape. This is a great adventure for intermediate to advanced riders. Kirtland AFB Outdoor Recreation will provide transportation, guides and instruction.

Call Outdoor Recreation at 505-846-1499 for details. RSVPing for this event through Facebook does not automatically sign you up to attend. Call this facility for details.

Location: Kirtland AFB Outdoor Recreation
Date: Friday, November 30, 2012
Time: 7:40am-4:00pm EST
Duration: 8 hours 20 minutes
Priority: 5-Medium
Access: Public
Category: Outdoor Recreation*

[Calhoun]

but they will provide "instruction."

also since when does it take 8 hours 20 minutes to ride WM?

[Michal740]

I wonder how many people have signed up for this.

[MTBNate]

No one, I hope.

[6bobby9]

I wonder how many will fall off the ridge....?

[MTBNate]

None, actually.

I called ODR and they said it was canceled due to lack of interest.

Gosh, ya think?

[Fuglio]

**** ill do it for 40 a person

[mtbike52]

I was thinking about doing some Otero rides for $25 a pop. That includes instructions and a coke. Any takers? Or just give me a coke and I'll do it for free. Or hell, I'll just do it for free.

[skerry00]

Someone called the office yesterday looking for suggestions/info on paid guides to hike them up La Luz...

[MTBNate]

I know you'd guide for beer alone.

[6bobby9]

Why do MTB'ers hate capitalism?

It's not that we hate capitalism, but someone charging $50 a person to ride an otherwise free trail is stupid.

[MTBNate]

Perhaps, but that is capitalism.

It's really no different than paying for GPS coordinates or maps at Trails.com. They also provide transportation. It would cost me $25 round trip.

The base services is not a for profit org. They do require a minimum of 6 people to make a ride trip happen.

[mtbike52]

Perhaps, but that is capitalism.

It's really no different than paying for GPS coordinates or maps at Trails.com. They also provide transportation. It would cost me $25 round trip.

If your in the right area, there is a need for a mtn bike guide service. Like Moab. Plenty of people make a living doing just that. But this is not the right area. I have even thought about doing a take on a Bed-N-Breakfast, Bike and Bed. Camping or a room at my place and show off our great trails here. Just don't see a need in this area. Yet.

[MTBNate]

If your in the right area, there is a need for a mtn bike guide service. Like Moab. Plenty of people make a living doing just that. But this is not the right area. I have even thought about doing a take on a Bed-N-Breakfast, Bike and Bed. Camping or a room at my place and show off our great trails here. Just don't see a need in this area. Yet.

A great idea who's time is just about here I think. Go for it!

[tyrebyter]

Outdoor Rec is just doing their part to balance the federal budget.Ever seen their ski package deals?

[MTBNate]

also since when does it take 8 hours 20 minutes to ride WM?

Outdoor Rec is just doing their part to balance the federal budget.Ever seen their ski package deals?

I seem to recall Ray saying something about y'all spending several hours out at White Mesa a while back...



I do know ODR has some nice skis you can rent and at a pretty cheap price too. I can't speak to their trip packages though.

[granpa]

On the plus side they provided a screamingly good supported ride from Fruita to Moab. Worth every penny. And $50 for a day of instruction and guide service is cheap...$50 usually won't buy you an hour of instruction at most places.

[tyrebyter]

The shuttle up LPS/Porcupine Rim was $20. Now THAT was a deal. White Mesa ends where it starts. All you need to do is pedal. What instruction? 'Rubber side down'? OK, $50 for a guided ride at White Mesa in a full moon at midnight... with beer on the bus for the return trip. I think I could sell that.

[MTBNate]

On the plus side they provided a screamingly good supported ride from Fruita to Moab. Worth every penny. And $50 for a day of instruction and guide service is cheap...$50 usually won't buy you an hour of instruction at most places.

I think I've seen the KAFB ODR van at Sedona before too. $50 for Fruita-Moab would be a good deal. I can't wait to see that advertised again.

However, $50 for a White Mesa trip???? Takes less than 2/2.5 hrs to ride it even at a slow/beginner pace. If they charged $20 for this trip, they'd get more participation.

[ridefast84]

Those guys at REC are rude as hell too...
If i remember right they were asking $600ish pp for a Sedona, and I think thats just a long weekend trip.

I paid $400 12 years ago for a 10 day moab trip that included white rim camping permits and all the cool trails out there. Of course the food, camping spots and Arches Ntl park were included! Now that was a deal!

[6bobby9]

I think I've seen the KAFB ODR van at Sedona before too. $50 for Fruita-Moab would be a good deal. I can't wait to see that advertised again.

However, $50 for a White Mesa trip???? Takes less than 2/2.5 hrs to ride it even at a slow/beginner pace. If they charged $20 for this trip, they'd get more participation.

My thought as well. If you're in Rio Rancho its a 10 minute drive. And there are freaking signs everywhere so it's not like you need a guide there, that is one trail you just can't get lost on.