THE RULES
RULE # 1 - Don't do anything stupid on the first day.
This rule was instituted after Daryl did something stupid on the first day our fourth year at Moab. He broke his wrist
and had to ride the rest of the week in a roller blade splint that his brother Daryl had brought along "just in case". Upon
returning to Michigan, he was in a cast for three months. Oh, and never say "watch this!"
RULE # 2 - Bring strong drugs and Ace Bandages.
This rule was formulated shortly after Rule #1. Riding a week at Moab with a broken wrist and only Advil for pain was
the impetus for rule #2. Daryl now has about 600 yards of Ace bandages at home, because he never remembers to take
them on a trip and is always buying new ones to minimize swelling and stabilize body parts.
RULE # 3 - Never remove your helmet during a ride.
Even when off the bike, unfortunate events may unfold. When you only have half a brain to begin with, every precaution
should be taken to protect that remaining resource. Remember, most serious accidents happen in the home!
RULE # 4 - Never decide ahead of time when the last downhill ski run will be.
Statistics show that 100% of serious skiing accidents occur on the victim's last run.
RULE # 5 - Carry rope.
There are many interesting things you can find or get to, if you have rope. Just remember, it can get you into as much
trouble as it can get you out of.
RULE # 6 - Never order seafood in the desert. Just don't order Shrimp on a skewer - PERIOD!!
Everyone told Daryl that shrimp kabob in Moab was a bad idea. Results? Much barfing, trip to hospital, two liters IV
fluids, two days of riding lost. Bummer. (Appended - Yup, Daryl ordered shrimp on a skewer again! Same "outcome".)
RULE # 7 - If it looks too steep, it's probably just an optical illusion.
We wasted five years looking at the Dew Drop thinking it was too steep to ride (especially on the first day (see rule
#1)). Once we figured that one out, we went on to the Toilet Bowl!
RULE # 1 - Don't do anything stupid on the first day.
This rule was instituted after Daryl did something stupid on the first day our fourth year at Moab. He broke his wrist
and had to ride the rest of the week in a roller blade splint that his brother Daryl had brought along "just in case". Upon
returning to Michigan, he was in a cast for three months. Oh, and never say "watch this!"
RULE # 2 - Bring strong drugs and Ace Bandages.
This rule was formulated shortly after Rule #1. Riding a week at Moab with a broken wrist and only Advil for pain was
the impetus for rule #2. Daryl now has about 600 yards of Ace bandages at home, because he never remembers to take
them on a trip and is always buying new ones to minimize swelling and stabilize body parts.
RULE # 3 - Never remove your helmet during a ride.
Even when off the bike, unfortunate events may unfold. When you only have half a brain to begin with, every precaution
should be taken to protect that remaining resource. Remember, most serious accidents happen in the home!
RULE # 4 - Never decide ahead of time when the last downhill ski run will be.
Statistics show that 100% of serious skiing accidents occur on the victim's last run.
RULE # 5 - Carry rope.
There are many interesting things you can find or get to, if you have rope. Just remember, it can get you into as much
trouble as it can get you out of.
RULE # 6 - Never order seafood in the desert. Just don't order Shrimp on a skewer - PERIOD!!
Everyone told Daryl that shrimp kabob in Moab was a bad idea. Results? Much barfing, trip to hospital, two liters IV
fluids, two days of riding lost. Bummer. (Appended - Yup, Daryl ordered shrimp on a skewer again! Same "outcome".)
RULE # 7 - If it looks too steep, it's probably just an optical illusion.
We wasted five years looking at the Dew Drop thinking it was too steep to ride (especially on the first day (see rule
#1)). Once we figured that one out, we went on to the Toilet Bowl!
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