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Moab Skinny Tire Events was founded in 2001 after losing his older brother to cancer, Mark Griffith wanted to find a way to deal with his grief. He wanted to do something. He put purpose to his cycling and began the Moab Skinny Tire Festival with a few close friends to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Twelve riders signed up that first year and the ride is now capped at one thousand riders as it enters it's eighth year.
The Moab Century Tour was founded in 2003 and gained fame for it's challenging ride over the La Sal Loop road or what has been nicknamed the "Big Nasty". This climb has 3000 feet sustained elevation gain in 7 miles. Riders are rewarded for their efforts as they cruise down into the spectacular Castle Valley with redrock formations. This ride is also capped at 1000 cyclists to maintain a quality cycling experience.
Through the efforts of the riders, Skinny Tire Events has donated over $600,000 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Moab Cancer Treatment and Resource Center.
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Event founder Mark Griffith (right) pictured with Ed Morandi.
Mark founded Skinny Tire Events eight years ago following the passing of his brother Duane to cancer.
When not caught up in SKINNY events or building the White Horse home development in Moab, he can be found teaching daughter Tanyon how to ride like the wind on her pink and white Princess bike.
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Beth is the behind the scenes go-to woman for registration, information, donations or newsletter.
When not responding to emails, she is either playing with 4 year old daughter Tanyon or working with husband Mark Griffith on marketing and development for the White Horse subdivision.
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Eddie with partner Paula Martin and most
photographed canine in the world, Bianca. Ed is hoping to enjoy the 2008 and 2009 events as a participant, having been instrumental in organizing vehicle drivers, lunch sponsors, aid station food, and of course, the Poison Spider sponsored Time Trial at the Skinny Tire Festival in the past.
He comes to us with an accomplished cycling record of completing 60 cycling races per year for fifteen years in all disciplines, placing first in his category numerous times.
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SCOTT & KAREN GUZMAN-NEWTON
Scott, owner of Poison Spider Bicycles, proud father of two children, landscaper, soccer coach and a CAT 2 road racer on the side.
Scott organizes road support vehicles and expo vendors while providing flagship sponsorship to the events year round.
Karen retired as Event Coordinator in 2008 but hopes to enjoy future events as a participant and volunteer.
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PHYLLIS O'GRADY
Phyllis O'Grady, six year breast cancer survivor and five year core team member for Skinny Tire Events lives in Denver and Palmer Lake Colorado. Phyllis announced that 2008 would be her last year of service with the Moab events...five years is plenty and we appreciate all the gifts given to to our organization.
We are grateful for all you did for us Phyllis, and wish you much joy in your journey.
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