We have biked all over CA as a family (2 adults + 3 teens), but usually on straight, paved concrete paths like through Yosemite. So we mistakenly thought this "introductory" tour in Moab would be up our alley. However we quickly learned that this was not going to be a leisurely cruise. There were two other families with kids in our group. Within the first 15 minutes, a little girl dropped out of the tour after taking a spill. A few of us had to get off our bike to walk uphill multiple times on the trickier parts. The canyon was beautiful when we got there, and it was nice to take a breather and listen to our guide Carl talk about the area geology. However by this time of day, it started to get hot and we were spent. We were only halfway through the tour but ready to go back. Felt bad because Carl was so enthusiastic and encouraging to our group. By the time the tour wrapped up, less than half of the participants remained. (The rest of us were at the parking lot checking out the new pump track) Suggestion for Rim Tours to offer an "easier", abbreviated option for those of us who are not regular mountain bikers, especially since Moab is now attracting tourists who are not necessarily hard-core adrenaline seekers. Maybe also starting earlier in the day to avoid the heat. BTW Carl was hands-down our favorite tour guide of our entire Spring Break road trip. Thanks for being so patient with us newbies!