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January 9, 2009. Just yesterday Miki Bridgers, Dreamride co-owner, visited Bureau of Land Management offices to renew our commercial permits, settle up payments for the past year's land use, and to make sure those in charge of our account understand additional areas added to our permit for the coming year. While in the BLM office Miki was told that Dreamride is the model for all other tour companies when it comes to the environment and conduct on the trail. You should know that Dreamride is the only Moab tour company that has never recieved a SINGLE citation, reprimand, warning or fine for any reason whatsoever. In 2008 every tour company in Moab, except Dreamride, was sited for one or more illegalities, and we know of at least one guide who ended up in jail, leaving his group alone on the Slickrock Bike Trail to fend for themselves as he was carted off by the Sheriff. Most fines were levied directly to guides who took clients off-trail, were rude to law enforcement requesting credentials, or they simply lied about their qualifications or certifications. We were told by the BLM that one of the guides who was fined said he once guided for Dreamride (to get the job with a competing company), mentioning this directly to the ranger who ticketed him, as if it would save him from the citation. Not only had we never even heard of him, the company in question never called us to check up on him, either.

Why are we so clean? Because we are straight with everyone, sacrifice profits for safety (our maximum group size is 4! and we don't camp!), painstakingly prepare, maintain the most appropriate rental fleet in town (they don't come out of a box--we build them), uphold the quality of our services and seriously fight for the environment. Our guides are mature, polite, highly skilled, and, in some cases, overly qualified and highly educated. This is not to say that guides for other tour companies cannot be well mannered and smart, but chances are they were hired by accident. We ONLY hire the best people we can find. We go through about three or four assistant-trainees a year that never make the cut. And, if anyone gets hurt on a ride or complains, and we feel the guide remotely responsible, we fire the guide. This is why our staff is small and the people who work for us, proud to do so.

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     "If you're looking for a guide and are willing to pay top dollar for top-dollar services, give Lee Bridgers a call at Dreamride. Lee pioneered many of the area's best rides and shares them only with elite mountain bikers who appreciate highly customized service: you'll eat in his house, listen to him play the guitar, and try to keep up as he shows you secrets." ~ Outside Magazine

Dreamride founder/co-owner LEE BRIDGERS guides standard rides occasionally, focuses mostly on invitationals, skills clinics and is available as a private guide as part of SUPER ELITE custom ride series. Lee leads or oversees packages away from Moab in Hawaii, San Francisco and the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. Lee is designer and builder of our Dreamride mountain bikes. Riding and tinkering with bicycles off-road since the 1950's, he has supported a passionate cycling hobbie for thirty years by playing music and teaching fine art film production in some of the best mountain biking areas of the country. Lee's San Francisco Art Institute and University of Colorado film classes were notorious for uniquely funny and touching personal films, camera-laden mountain bike rides, wheelie drops off of lab tables in adjacent departments, and trips to Moab, Utah to "shoot film." Lee's Moab trailguide, MOUNTAIN BIKING MOAB, documents 40 trails, Moab's history and local color, as well as twists and turns on his journey to Mecca. Lee has edited and provided photographs for other guidebooks and for other authors. And yes, Lee is a musician. He writes songs as DK Bridger. There is a somewhat sound isolated music room in the bowels of the Dreamride house, so visiting musicians are more than welcome to bring instruments. Click on SHORT STORIES AND ARTICLES for uncensored writing samples. For more information on Lee go to the BIO, TRAVEL SERVICES, and CURRICULUM VITAE.

Click on the image above for free samples of Lee (Dink) Bridgers' music. All selections are copyrighted by Lee Bridgers 1972-2006. It is forbidden to reproduce, reprint, copy or publish any audio or visual materials from this website without the written, signed consent of Lee Bridgers and Dreamride LLC.

AUDIO/VIDEO ~ MUSICAL NATURE

"There are trail guides; and then there's the real deal." ~ Bike Magazine "This guide is setting a new standard for guidebooks. Lee Bridgers' first-hand accounts give the reader a sense that they have some behind-the-scenes information about Moab." ~ Brian Fiske, Senior Editor of Mountain Bike Magazine

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Miki Bridgers co-owns Dreamride, personally books all packages, leads Moab area hikes, and assists with families, Elite level bookings and Invitationals. Miki worked as a professional herbalist for twenty years before moving to Moab, is an amazing cook and multi-lingual. Miki ran Lin Ottinger's Moab Rock Shop and booked for Ottinger's Land Tours for three years. She is quite good at mineral identification and rock art theme hikes, but her knowledge of herbs is what people appreciate most. Even Navajo elders find Miki's knowledge of herbs helpful. Miki is Belgian, speaking fluent Flemish and Dutch. She knows what you are saying in German, French, so watch out.      "You can't get this kind of food anywhere! It is incredibly delicious, but what is really special about Miki's cooking is how it makes you feel, so happy, so strong and healthy. I'll back Miki in her own restaurant if she moves to New York." ~ David Karmelli, Damoka Corporation, New York City      "One of the reasons that Lois and I want to do this Hawaii trip with you both is your absolute joy for doing anything. I never felt so good as when I was in Moab. You both have a lot to do with that. Most important was the concern you showed for Lois, who was suffering through a medical problem. We can't think of two nicer or better people to spend our quality time with." ~Bruce Jacobs, New Jersey

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Joachim Maehner has been with Dreamride for more than a decade. If you have been with us before you will remember Jo as the cut German fellow who launches rocks into outerspace with his front wheel. Once a top Cycle Ball player in Germany (the picture is a good demo--with the correct bike and ball for the sport), Jo moved to Moab in 1996 for a beautiufl woman and the natural beauty surrounding us. He began working and guiding here as part of the Marlboro Team. Jo's slow speed skills, balance and hoping technique are extraordinary due to his background in Cycle Ball. His specialty is the Moab Slickrock Bike Trail where he demonstrates unique and useful slow speed skills for clients fit and skilled enough for us to allow him to take you there. Just don't follow Jo when he tells you not to! If you want a fluent German speaking guide who knows Moab, here he is. Jo is a gentleman guide with experience that brings a calm and duty to the job that is truly unique and appreciated. Jo guides on a Dreamride Stud Muffin play bike hardtail. Jo is a contractor in Moab and loves long motorcycle trips into Mexico and along the west coast, so reserve Jo far in advance if you want to guarantee his company.

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Sam Morris is family, literally, our "Brother From Another Mother." We met Sam a decade ago when Mary Ann Morris, the Navajo woman who eventually adopted Lee and Miki Bridgers into her family, brought her youngest son by our shop in Moab. On the roof of Mary Ann's car was a pro sponsored BMX bike. Dressed like a flamboyant version of a Los Angeles gang member, Sam made an interesting first impression. Sam is a multi-talented fellow, a former BMX World Champion and a rock musician who has opened for KISS and played large venues across the country. His list of friends include the guys in Motley Crue and several other popular L.A. bands. We decided to sponsor Sam in Mountain Cross racing a few year ago. In his first race against the pro field at Mammoth Mountain, he placed second without any training whatsoever. Sam also works with Lee as a stunt rider to reenact cycling accidents as an expert witness in litigations. Sam is good at jumping big gaps, obviously, but what our clients appreciate is his endearing concern for their safety and enjoyment. Sam is indispensable when riding the rez. Join us for a trip onto the Navajo Reservation and Sam will be your guide, along with Lee Bridgers, company owner. You simply will not believe the great riding surrounding Sam's traditional home of Lukachukai, Arizona.

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Bruce Condi works as a botanist for the Park Service, so he is not as available as we would like, but Bruce does manage to guide whenever his schedule allows. His knowledge and skills on a bicycle, his day to day experience with desert plants, geology and geography, along with his friendly, casual demeanor and language skills make him a wonderful companion on a long ride. Bruce is best for those who like a leisurely scenic ride over technically difficult terrain. If you are interested in having a wonderful day while learning more about Canyon Country, Bruce is the perfect guide.

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Call 1 (888) MOAB UTAH in the states.
If you are calling from foreign shores the number is 435-259-6419.
FAX number is 435-259-8196.
or write to:

Dreamride
P.O. Box 1137
Moab, UT 84532

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