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Coach Fred Matheny, Guest Speaker at the Skinny Tire Festival, shares his perspective of Moab on a road bike on the premium site at www.roadbikerider.com. ************************************ 

Articles in Grand Junction Sentinel:

Skinny Tire Festival begins this weekend

To the arches and beyond:

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Host Hotel: Aarchway Inn, 435-259-2599, aarchwayinn.com 

BOOK LODGING NOW...September in Moab is popular.  

Limited Ride, Register Early
Rider Check-In, all rides, and all activities start at Swanny City Park, one block west of Main Street off 400 North. 

Friday, Sept. 18:

  • 2 PM to 8 PM – Rider check-in at Swanny City Park
  • 2 PM to 5 PM – Social Warm-up Rides Choose a route through Colorado River canyons or into Spanish Valley to warm your legs up.  Routes vary from 12-43 miles round trip with minimal elevation gain. Travel on your own, or meet up with other riders and a local guide leaving Swanny Park at 3pm. Self Supporting; take your own water and food.  Checkout the map - with Driving Instructions.

No pasta dinner offered this year; enjoy area restaurants and get a good night's sleep before the big day tomorrow. RESTAURANTS: Moab Brewery, Zak's, Pasta Jay's

 

Saturday, Sept. 19:

  • 6:30 AM to 9 AM – Rider check-in
  • 7 AM Group Start escorted by law enforcement from Swanny Park.
  • Riders encouraged to leave by 9am or risk having no support on routes.
  • Choose Your Route:
    • Climbing: The "Big Nasty" (65 mile); The Ultimate (102 miles adds extra miles to the "Big Nasty" section) 
    • Rolling:  The Cruise (42 mile); The Rolling Classic (72 mile);
  • Route finishes at Swanny City Park.  Lunch from noon-5PM. Live Music, food and beverages.

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

Sunday, Sept. 20:

  • Sleep in, take it easy.
  • 10 AM – Recovery Ride. (Supported with snacks, water, road support). Easy 20’ish mile recovery ride will start from Swanny City Park. 

$75 registration (includes $10 donation to Moab Cancer Treatment Center).

Recruit 3 riders, receive free registration -not available online through Active.com.