Skinny Team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.