MARCH 12-16, 2010  (4 Day Festival; four days of riding Saturday-Tuesday, with Top Fundraiser and Rider Check-In activities Friday March 12)

Aarchway Inn (1551 N. Highway 191) will return again in 2010 as the host of the weekend's activities.  Just like tuning up your bodies and bikes we are working to fine-tune the festival

Friday, March 12, 2010

9:00am  Top Fundraiser Private Ride and Catered Lunch

Noon-6:00pm Rider Check-In, Massage Sign-Up, Event Expo

4:00pm    (Hill Climb Time Trial was CANCELED, sorry!) 

6:00pm     Top Fundraiser Dinner at Private Residence

OPTIONAL:  Moab events: Globe At Night Start Count, 6:45pm at Old City Park. Details at Moab Happenings, Calendar of EVents or 435-259-4743.

Saturday, March 13, 2010  Colorado River Corridor

DAY 1 of Riding  

7:00-9:00 am - Rider Check-In; Raffle/Event Expo open; Massage Sign-Up

8:00 am – 3:00pm Event Expo  

9:00 am - Group Start from Aarchway Inn for the Colorado River Corridor Ride.

Noon-5:00pm Massages at Aarchway Inn. To schedule outside this time, call Lisa at 435.260.9506.

4:00-6:00 pm - Festival Social, Live Music, and Event Expo, Raffle and Top Fundraiser Announcements, 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 Raffle closes

OPTIONAL: Moab Art Walk. Stroll Moab's galleries, shops and cafes for featured artists and receptions.

Sunday, March 14, 2010  Dead Horse Point Ride 

DAY 2 of Riding    

Daylights Savings Time shifts this day forward an hour; Support will be available at 9am with official start at Hwy 313 and Hwy 191. Optional start is at Archway Inn at 8;30am. 

9:00 am - Group Start from Hwy 313 and Hwy 191 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.

Suggestion:  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.

NEW:  Moab Artists Studio Tour - enjoy local artists display of unique work, Noon-6pm. Ride your bike the short distances to their studios---. Maps available at Rider Check-In. Want to relax while someone else does the pedaling? Choose a ride with PediCab and ride comfortably around town without breaking a sweat.  Details at Rider Check-In.

Monday, March 15, 2010 Arches National Park

DAY 3 of Riding    

8:00 am 3:00pm - Group start from Aarchway Inn for Arches National Park Ride. Okay to start on your own too.

Lunch available from 10am – 2 pm at turnaround point inside Park.

Support available until 3:00 pm.

Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

Noon-5:00pm Massages can be booked by calling Lisa at 435.260.9506.

OPTIONAL  7:00pm Banff Mountain Film Festival at Grand County High School. $10 advance tickets at Rider Check-In. Wear your tshirt to the film festival, arrive by 6:45pm and get preferred seating.  

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  River Portal Ride

DAY 4 of Riding  

Hwy 279 is a local's favorite for its gentle spinning along the Colorado River. Passing by "Wall Street" named for it's spectacular rock climbing venue, you'll see authentic Indian Writing left thousands of years ago. 

Support available 8am until 1:00 pm.

Lunch is on your own.

Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

Lunch included Saturday, Sunday and Monday rides.

Tuesday most cyclists will finish early and head home so lunch is on your own.

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.

“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