2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS COMING SOON.

Below is the 2008 Festival to whet your appetite for a weekend of fun and purpose. For all our returning participants please note our new venue.
Aarchway Inn (1551 N. Highway 191) will return again in 2009 as the host of the weekend's activities.  Just like tuning up your bodies and bikes we are working to fine-tune the festival schedule so we encourage you to register to receive our newsletter. This is how you will know any of the adjustments we are making. The newsletter will keep you informed and updated.

Bringing your children or dog to the Moab Century Tour? Click here for details

Friday, February 29, 2008

12:00-8:00pm Rider Check-In, Silent Auction open; Massage Sign-Up, Event Expo

7:00pm Fire Spinning Performance at Aarchway Inn Courtyard Pavillion

Saturday, March 1, 2008 

7:00-9:00 am - Rider Check-In; Silent Auction open; Massage Sign-Up

8:00 am – 3:00pm Event Expo  

9:00 am - Mass Start from Aarchway Inn for Colorado River Canyon Ride. Support available until 3:00 pm. Lunch will be served at Aarchway Inn between 11:00 am to 3:00pm. Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

Noon-5:00pm Massages at Aarchway Inn. To schedule outside this time, call KT at 435.260.0441.

4:00-6:30 pm - Festival Social, Program, and Silent Auction with Guest Speakers and Top Fundraiser Announcements, at Canyonlands By Night (1861 N. Highway 191). Shuttle vans will be available from the Aarchway Inn starting at 3:45 pm.  Light hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks provided; beer and wine available for purchase. (Tickets may be purchased in advance for non-riders, $5). Silent Auction.  This is a special evening that you will not want to miss. Many awesome guest speakers, notable names from the world of pro cycling and book signings. Lots of great surprises, with plenty of time afterward to grab dinner at any one of the great local eateries, and get rested for day 2!

5:00 Silent Auction closes

Sunday, March 2, 2008

9:00 am - (no mass start) Start from Aarchway Inn for Dead Horse Point State Park Ride. Support available until 4:00 pm. Lunch to be served in the State Park at the turn-around point. Option:  Riders can drive 7 miles north of Moab to Hwy.191 and 313 to start ride. Park in second parking area on right.  Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

Noon-5:00pm Massages at Aarchway Inn. To schedule outside this time, call KT at 435.260.0441.

*5:30 pm - Top Fundraiser Dinner: Vans will depart from Aarchway Inn. Sponsored by Red Cliffs Lodge  

Monday, March 3, 2008

*8:30 am - Top Fund Raiser’s Private Ride and Lunch vans depart from Aarchway Inn. Lunch generously hosted by Western Spirit Cycling. Experience Moab's famed Mountain Biking trails on this guided tour (mountain bikes provided by Poison Spider Bicycles) Click here for details  

9:00 am – Start from Aarchway Inn for River Portal Ride (no mass start). Lunch available at Aarchway Inn from from 11am – 2 pm. Support available until 3:00 pm. Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

Noon-5:00pm Massages at Aarchway Inn. To schedule outside this time, call KT at 435.260.0441.

5:00pm Private Cocktail Party with special guests for those raising $7500 or above. 

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

8:00 am - 3:00pm  Arches National Park Ride -(no Mass Start). NOTE: If you need to depart Moab upon completion of the ride you can park your car at Lions Park located at intersection of Hwy 191 and scenic Byway 128 and start the ride from here. You’ll be ready to head home when you finish. Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

8:00 am - 3:00pm  Touring Moab Valley Ride - (no Mass Start) Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

Lunch included on all rides. For all the rides there is SAG vehicle support and Aid Stations equipped with hydration fluids, snacks, and cheery volunteers to assist you.

Rider Check In and Meeting Point

ALL RIDES START AND FINISH AT THE
AARCHWAY INN
1551 North Highway 191

Sunday Optional Start Location: Hwy 191 and hwy 313.




Be sure to review the Silent Auction items

Massages and Festival pictures available during the Festival

“There is no bad weather, just inadequate clothing”

Moab is famous for its incredible weather – sunny, sunny, sunny. However, depending on the time of year, the temperature can vary almost 100 degrees. Here’s how to be prepared for the canyon weather in March.

Days start cool (30-40s), then warm up through-out the day (40-70s), then cool down quick when the sun drops over the canyon walls, 3:00–4:30 pm depending on location, (30s-40s). These ranges all depend on 1) the day’s weather and 2) where you are in the canyons, as some areas receive lots of sun and some are shaded by the canyon walls.

Dress in Layers
Bottom:
Light polypro or tights, preferably with wind-resistant front panel
Or Shorts with knee or leg warmers
Fleece pants or sweats to walk around before & after the ride
Top:
Base layer: light base layer top (non cotton)
Insulating layer: biking jersey (short or long sleeve)
Protective layer: windbreaker, light or heavy jacket depending on temperatures
Fleece jacket to walk around before & after the ride
Gloves (full, padded)
Hat, light-weight polypro style hat for under helmet

Accessories
Helmet
Sunglasses
Biking shoes
Toe covers or booties
Warm socks
Headband
Sunscreen
Small camera
Water bottles
Lip balm

Bring “Just-in-case”
Raingear
Extra warm gloves
Full skull cap