Not sure. I've never done Cruiser Moab. Would prefer to go with some of y'all, so I'd be open to anything.
Word, same here. This will be my first year and I don't want to roam around like a loser. Guess we'll wait until the trails and registration are opened up.
Registration is slow to open this year because they needed more people to sign up to lead and gun trails, but according to the sign up sheet I just saw from one of the event organizers they're extremely close to opening up registration. I will update this thread as soon as I get word of when it will open. I'd love to catch up with you guys and anyone else from the forum, and I can guarantee you will have a blast!
The format is that most people show up in Moab on Wednesday and check in at the event headquarters which is the Kane Creek Campground (
kanecreek-moab-camp). They'll do a quick tech inspection to make sure your brakes work, you have a fire extinguisher and first aid kit, CB radio, etc. (
Cruise Moab - Vehicle Requirements), and you'll get a sticker that proves you're good to go for trail runs. Most people including us rent a condo or house instead of camping, but plenty of people just stay at the HQ campground. Although the Kokopelli and San Rafael Swell overnight runs start prior, most of the official trail runs start Thursday morning and there are official guided runs through Saturday. Starting times aren't too bad - usually 8am or 9am, and depending on how far out the trail is they wrap up anywhere between about 1pm and 7pm. Close trails like Hells Revenge don't take nearly as much time as something like Elephant Hill, so depending on how much wheeling you want to do you can easily finish the guided runs and go run out and explore on your own afterwards.
My first Cruise Moab was 4 years ago in my 100, and it quickly became one of our favorite trips. Last year we were in the 200, and there were a surprising number of other 200s. They are more than capable for all of the trails but the most hard core, and I personally think they do better and are more comfortable than the 100 out there. Last year my buddy and I were in the front seat with the AC and cooled seats on, and his girlfriend was in the backseat with the heater and heated seat on taking a nap. For anyone who's reluctant to take their 200 out on the slickrock, there's no need to be - in fact it's some of the grippiest and funnest terrain you can wheel on. If you have any questions or concerns, post them up here! It would be great to get more 200s out there this year.
