Moab Utah Century Tour Opens


The weekend of Oct. 6-8 will once again thrust the community of Moab into the national spotlight. www.skinnytirefestival is the website for The Moab Century Tour which benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF), attracting riders and industry icons alike to this newly discovered hot-spot for road cyclists to experience their choice from three fully supported, world-class routes. U.S.

Olympian and pro cyclist Ron Keifel will be a guest speaker as well as a participant, allowing others to ride alongside him.

Perhaps the most interesting icon in attendance is not from the cycling world at all; Randy Ruhlman returns to apply his skills as a professional NASCAR driver to the now famous La Sal downhill, and share his tips for skillful cornering on this epic, windy descent.

This fully supported event has limited registration and closes early so riders are encouraged to visit to ensure a spot.

The Third Annual Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride takes off Saturday, September 23, at 7 a.m., from in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse. Here is the map of the trail ending in Moab, Utah(kind of hard to see, but you get the idea):













Cyclists will cover 132 miles on their way to Moab, where the ride wraps up. It covers various levels of terrain and elevations. here is the elevation breakdown for the ride.












The ride is a fundraiser for the Just for Kids Foundation, which funds $100,000-worth of youth programming in San Miguel County every year. IF anything, it could be a great training ride for 24 Hours in Moab or other races as well. Good luck!

To sign up, call 728-4454 or visit http://m2dbikeride.tripod.com.

Next up: 24 Hours of Moab

Moab Utah seems to be the adventure center this year. The famous 24 Hours of Moab race put on by Granny Gear Productions is coming soon. As if we didnt see enough extreme sporting in Moab, Utah's backcountry with Primal Quest!

24 Hours of Moab is one of many 24 hour mountain bike races held across the country. It is an exciting event, one sure to entertain and challenge. here are a few of the details:

When: October 14 and 15
Where: Moab, Utah
Prize: Over $60,000 in prizes
Costs: $100-$300 per person
Distance: 12-15 miles

It is hard to imagine the actual intesity that surrounds this activity. Its 12-15 miles of some of the hardest and best mountain biking trails in the world, Moab Utah. You race through the night. You party hard... wait, did I say party? Yep. One of the perks and attractions of these races is the party atmophsere you get. At base camp last year in Moab, Utah you would have seen fire blowers, dancing, music, poker and much more.

So really, this race is more like an all night party-just with little food, mentally challenging and physically exhausting racing. But fun nontheless. Come to Moab Utah and race!


The 3rd annual M.O.A.B or Mother of All Boogies is set to ge this year on September 28- October 1st. The event is a skydiving extraveganza. You can visit Drop Zone.com for the details and information on the Moab Utah event. They try to get as many people in the air at one time. Last year the event could quite get everyone participating in the air, but this year promises more room and expanded networks.

Skydiving in Moab, Utah is unlike skydiving anywhere else. As Clint MacBeth and Shelley White of Skydive Moab put it, its like "being surrounded by the 'mars-like' terrain" that everyone enjoys. You see, Moab Utah has perhaps the most unique and famous landscapes in the world. Arches National Park, Canyonlands, Colorado River, Redrock bike trails, Lasal Mountains.... So I can only imagine the amazing views you get from above.

So come join the skydivers heaven in Moab Utah later this month. Both beginners and experts are invited. If you would like to try skydiving in Moab anytime, we also offer tandem jumps thorugh the Moab Adventure Center.

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