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Moab Skinny Tire Festival Celebrates Beauty of Canyon Country and Beauty of Living
Cyclists know Moab as the home of the Slickrock Trail, the Mecca of mountain bikers. What many don't realize is Moab has some of the best road biking in the world. Hundreds of miles of paved roads weave in and out of the world-class scenery that is sought by adventure seekers around the globe. The Moab Skinny Tire Festival, scheduled for March 2–5, 2007, puts the spotlight on Moab as a destination for road biking. It also is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
The four rides of the Moab Skinny Tire Festival highlight Moab's different riding opportunities. The first two days follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both upstream and downstream. The next two days leave the valley and climb the beautiful canyon roads into redrock country, including Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point.
From the bike seat you embrace the landscape, feeling the contours as gravity tugs on your tires, challenging you to climb and daring you to descend. You'll appreciate the grand scale of this place once you've ventured far from town under your own "skinny" power down byways known only to a lucky few. Join the fun and adventurous group of riders through Canyon Country.
Channeling the energy riding through the grandeur of Moab's canyon country is bound to inspire. For most riders, cycling is more than just a release; it can help define a deeper sense of purpose. To add to that purpose, the Skinny Tire Festival was created as an annual fundraiser to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Each participant in the festival contributes to the Foundation. Write a check, seek out sponsors and fight cancer.
March has been chosen for the festival to beat the "tourist rush." While this will help avoid automobile traffic, be prepared for unpredictable weather. Daytime temperatures average in the 60s but cool temperatures are not unusual since weather can change quickly in the canyons. Bring warm clothing and raingear just in case.
The rides are fully supported with sag wagons, bicycle mechanics and aid stations along the way. Aid stations have a variety of snacks and fresh water.
For more information about the Moab Skinny Tire Festival and to register, visit www.skinnytirefestival.com. To learn more about the Lance Armstrong Foundation, visit www.livestrong.org. For details about Moab, visit www.discovermoab.com and www.utah.com.