UTAH NATIONAL PARKSIncluding the 3-day Moab Century Tour11 to 23 September 2026 (13 Days / 12 Nights)SOLD OUT (Waitlist Welcome) In 2024 we visited Utah for the first time. It is absolutely one of the best places on the planet to ride a bike. Which is why we’re going back!! The scenery at times was eye watering. The roads are the smoothest on the planet and add to that - motorists who are insanely polite, and you have the perfect bike holiday. We focus on the amazing National Parks that Utah has to offer. You’ll have the chance to ride all 200km of the Scenic Byway 12 which includes the iconic Bryce Canyon National Park. The highlight being a 3-day cycling event that showcases the very best cycling and scenery in the State of Utah. Let’s say the country!! Offering 100km on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday. (Yes, there are shorter distances to choose from.) We welcome non-riders to join us (which we fondly refer to as Team Macchiato). This part of the world is famous for its walking (or hiking as they say in the States). You will have your own walking guide and vehicle. Team Mac and cyclists are very welcome to alternate roles. Walk one day, ride the next. We’re very flexible. Some of our Utah 2024 clients rated this as good if not better than our Canadian Rockies trip. I certainly took a lot of photos. Can’t wait to get back there. With you. |
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Our Utah Cycling Tour Details |
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Please note - we reserve the right to change the itinerary, cost when we finalise arrangements 12 months prior to travel. There are a lot of factors outside of our control like exchange rates, hotel closures, etc, etc. We will do our best to stay within what you see here and will only alter things if we have to. |
Utah National Parks | Itinerary |
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Day 1, Friday 11 SeptemberWelcome to Salt Lake CityWe realise quite a few of you will have already been here for a day or 2. (Which is our strong recommendation to get accustomed to the high altitude) Let’s catch up for a coffee in the morning. The hotel has its own café, but it is Starbucks. We found a great local café that’s only 100m away. Follow us. For those joining us today, we’ll meet you at the airport. It’s only a short transfer to our central city hotel. Please keep in mind that the standard check-in time is 2pm. We have a specific bike room at our hotel. This afternoon, we’ll have our guides on hand to help those assembling their bikes. All the hire bikes will be ready to go. Once we’re all organised, we’ll pop out for a short ride. Which focuses on the local climb up Emigration Canyon. Out and back is almost 40km. That includes 625VM though. We won’t be in a rush. It is purely to turn the legs and make sure that everything (you and the bike) is behaving. Team Mac - Join for a 2.5 hour walking tour of the downtown area and hear stories of Mormon pioneers who settled the area to the influence of modern culture, the arts, the 2002 Olympics, and the diverse and unique architecture found throughout this unique metropolitan area. A coffee stop is compulsory so be sure to bring your Keep Cup. SLC – our home for the next couple of nights has a population of 1.5m. This isn’t rocket science, but I thought I’d mention it anyway, the name derives from the Great Salt Lake that sits slightly to the north of the city. The largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere and the 8th largest terminal lake in the world, clocking in at 8500km2. (Lake Taupo is 616km2 so it’s reasonably big.) Salt Lake City is relatively young, having been founded in 1847 by Mormon pioneers. You will see evidence of this today. In fact, Religion is still listed as one of the region’s main incomes, along with mining and tourism. SLC hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and is also hosting the 2034 games. We'll introduce the team over dinner and run through the plan for the next few days. Great to have you here. Thank you for trusting Ride Holidays. We won’t let you down. / Accommodation: Double Tree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City
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Day 2, Saturday 12 SeptemberBig CottonwoodIt's our first full day on the bike. Riding hotel to hotel. SLC to Park City and our home for this evening. Like all our tours, we’ll have various ride options to fit everyone. For example, the short ride today is only 60km and the long ride is 100km with room for more. SLC sits at 1300m above sea level so it's a good day to simply ride at your own pace. Our target today is a mountain called Big Cottonwood. It sits at 2700m. Hmm, that's considerably higher than Mont Ventoux. You will feel this. Riding your bike at this altitude will mean 25% less oxygen than say if you were cruising around the bays. You need to take the first few days easy. A bit more about the climb. It’s officially a category 1. The actual length is 27km at 5.3% average. Our turn around spot (and suggested lunch) is the spectacular Brighton Ski Resort on the Guardsman Pass. Also, a popular trekking, mountain biking and wildlife destination. (Especially Moose I am told, so keep an eye open.) Big Cottonwood Canyon holds a few ski resorts that consistently receive the most annual winter snowfall of anywhere in the US. Over 800 inches. That’s 20 meters. Also, this part is well known for its birdlife. Keep an eye open for the American Bald Eagles. Any twitchers amongst us? Team Mac - Today's hike begins from a trailhead tucked high in the alpine reaches of Big Cottonwood Canyon as well. This 6km walk affords all the visual splendour you could ask for - alpine lakes, majestic peaks, forested trails and perhaps a wildlife sighting or two. You'll join the rest of the team afterwards in Park City for lunch and an opportunity to stroll downtown before heading back to Salt Lake City. Tonight, we’ll make suggestions on where to dine. You are welcome to join us (the guides) or do your own thing. Park City is Utah’s premier Ski Resort. There’s certainly no shortage of places to dine. Please make sure you keep an eye on the App though. That’s how we communicate. / Accommodation: Double Tree Park City The Yarrow
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Day 3, Sunday 13 SeptemberHas anyone seen Brian?After breakfast, we head south on Interstate 15 which runs all the way to the Mexico border. Fortunately, we're not going as far as that. It’s important that we make the most of each day. It’s about a 3-hour drive to Cedar City and the start of our ride. It’s also our coffee and lunch spot. While you are eating and drinking, we’ll sort out all the bikes. Today’s ride is known for being one of Utah’s best. For many years it featured as the professional race known as the Tour of Utah. The narrow mountain pass was used centuries ago by Fremont and Anasazi people as a shortcut through the Red Hills and they’ve left their mark — literally. Our ride features Gap Road which has wide-open views of the Escalante Desert. There are 3 choices of distance. All end up at our hotel. 83km, 60km and 25km. All include the 15km climb up to Brian Head. In my opinion, the hardest climb we’ll do on the trip but really rewarding. (It’s as good as any European climb I’ve done.) Those on the 83km ride stop at Parowan Gap Petroglyphs. We’ll look after your bikes while you take a look. Approximately 15 million years ago, a long slender section of sedimentary rock sheared from the earth's crust along parallel fault lines. Native Americans travelling through the area stopped and pecked designs onto the smooth faces of large boulders. Most of the petroglyphs are believed to have been left during the Fremont period which took place after 500 A.D. Also, keep an eye open for big things. You are now in Dinosaur country. There’s a very famous footprint which you can clearly see at Parowan Gap. Our hotel for the evening sits at nearly 3,000 meters above sea level. Live high/train low as they say. Please hydrate adequately to ensure that you’ll get a good night's sleep as the next few days will see you ride across the State of Utah. / Accommodation: Cedar Breaks Lodge, Brian Head
PS, Team Mac - We'll move to a few sites today en route to our evening's accommodation in Brian Head. Starting in Cedar City, we'll visit the ancient petroglyphs of the Hopi & Paiute people before taking a short walk to visit some dinosaur footprints. Real dinosaurs! Next, we'll drive up to over 3000 meters and embark on a 3km walk amongst the trees within the Dixie National Forest to get the legs and lungs acclimated to more thin air. Rendezvous with the riders afterwards and get settled in at the hotel. |
Day 4, Monday 14 SeptemberCedar Breaks National Monument.Team Mac, we've got another two-tramp day in store for you. Starting with quite the stunner of a walk up in Cedar Breaks National Monument, you'll be rewarded with spectacular views in all directions of rock, forest & meadow throughout the 4km jaunt. Next, explore the visitor center and learn about the park and rich geological history that created such a unique landscape. Rejoin cyclists in Panguitch for lunch and choose to ride the bike path into Bryce or join for another walk afterwards along Red Canyon, at the entry way to Scenic Byway 12. Cyclists - we’d like to depart early to make the most of the cool temperatures. September temperatures aren’t nearly as hot as say the Tour Down Under or the Tour de France, but they’re still warm. We expect nights to be about 10 degrees and highs in the late 20’s during the day. There is a very, very, very slim chance of any rain. Hotel to hotel ride days are the best!! All you need to do is pedal from A to B. We’ll take care of all the rest. Your job – eat, drink, ride and sleep!! That’s all we need from you today. (Actually, every day.) The distance for the riders is exactly 110km with about 1200m of climbing. Please, please, we aren’t in a rush. Take time to smell the flowers and take photos – there’s a lot to see. Today’s ride briefly climbs to over 3,200 meters before a 50km descent into Panguitch through the stunning Dixie National Forest. The highlight is without doubt our time spent in Cedar Breaks National Monument Park. It’s the first of many, take your breath away, moments on this trip. What if I don’t want to ride 110km? Your signal for us to stop is to pat your helmet as we drive past. If you wave, then we will wave back. Patting your helmet lets us know you need our help. It could be that you want to hop in the van, get a water or a coke … or simply want a hug. Over the next 2 days we ride 2 of America’s most scenic bike paths. The Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon bike trails aren’t massively long but they are incredibly beautiful. It’s also a great chance to relax without having to worry about traffic. Speaking of relaxing, today’s ride will not be fast. You are riding right through the middle of Dixie National Forest and Utah’s National Parks - the whole reason for you being on this trip. So, stop, take photos, drink coffee, smell the roses and enjoy – there’s no need to bike fast. / Accommodation: Ruby’s Inn, Bryce
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Day 5, Tuesday 15 SeptemberExploring Bryce Canyon National ParkOver 3 million people visit Bryce Canyon every year. It’s fair to say that we may not have it to ourselves although our bikes will take us away from the tourist traffic to some degree. It’s a major attraction in Utah and all for good reason. In 2023, it celebrated 100 years as a National Park. A couple of random facts for you. Bryce is known for its crimson-coloured hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheatre, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has lookouts at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Bryce Canyon National Park is named after Ebenezer Bryce, a Mormon settler who built his home near the Bryce Amphitheatre. He observed that it was “a hell of a place to lose a cow.” Speaking of animals, this is probably the only opportunity (in your lifetime) to adopt a Prairie Dog. They seem to be the parks most famous residents and even have their own Prairie Dog day which is on the 11th of May each year. So, how about we all chip in and buy a couple. I’m sure NZ customs will be fine. Also, random - Bryce Canyon is not technically a canyon. It is a series of about a dozen natural amphitheatres, eroded into an escarpment of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Today's ride out to Rainbow Point (2800m above sea level and the park’s highest point) offers even more grandeur views of the massive Colorado Plateau and the artwork designed over millions of years by mother nature. The actual ride isn’t long at only 65km, but it is slightly chunky as we climb 1200VM. There are also many ways we can extend. If you feel the need. This afternoon the cyclists join Team Mac. Bryce Canyon must be explored on foot to fully appreciate the grandeur of the park. It’s a guided 5km hike down into the heart of the sandstone hoodoos. Past clients said this was one of the best hikes they've been one. You'll have to decide for yourself. We will also make time for the visitor centre as it offers a magnificent film which describes the park history, the geological forces at play that have created this beautiful landscape and gives you an opportunity to talk to park staff and buy overpriced tchotchkes. For the night owls in the group, we encourage a short walk from the hotel to snatch a glimpse of the stars. Being a registered Night Sky sanctuary, take the opportunity to witness the impressive and vibrant Milky Way as Bryce Canyon is a region with almost zero light pollution. Other than that large glowing moon, which will be full tonight. Be sure to holler at it like a wolf and then join Abe on a prairie dog hunt. / Accommodation: Ruby’s Inn, Bryce
PS, those into country music? There’s a Jonny Cash, Willy Nelson, Dolly Parton show & dinner across the road from our hotel. It’s well worth it. We’ll book this for you if you are keen. |
Day 6, Wednesday 16 SeptemberKodachrome Bason – SpecialThe cappuccino ride is only 50km and pretty flat. Espresso is 110km and again pretty flat. Except for the 35km of gradual climbing from the 40 – 75km mark. But, other than that – it’s flat (VM1000). Latte is somewhere in the middle. One thing we need to warn you of – the coffee is generally terrible. Except for today. We ride 15km to the Bryce Expresso café. A caffeine highlight, that’s for sure. Also, we finish today’s ride at a great café as well. It’s a very good coffee day. By day 6, we start to see cyclists getting a wee bit tired so don’t be afraid to take the day off. We’ll always have a plan B for those who are getting sore bottoms. It will involve a good walk. Keep an eye out for wildlife. We saw a porcupine on this ride in 2024. (Ok, it was dead, but we still saw it!) Aussies - there’s a chance you could bump into a Kangaroo. Yes, this area is home to the Kangaroo Rat. (How on earth did that happen?) One of my highlights for 2024 was the Kodachrome Basin State Park. It doesn’t get as much press as some of the bigger parks, however I have to say that Kodachrome is right up there. I took more photos today than I did the rest of the trip. You ride through a stunning gorge that’s narrow and beautiful. It’s not to be missed. Tonight, we're staying in Escalante. It's a cowboy town. Not much has changed since Butch Cassidy was in town. You'll see. Population – 821. For tonight it’s more like 841. I wonder if the locals will notice the 20 people in pink lycra! Our hotel is brand new. Has a great swimming pool and spa. Also, there’s a fire pit which is where Father Mahoney will play a few songs on his guitar late this evening. (By the way – if you buy him whiskey then he’ll play longer. Thanks Abe.) Dinner tonight is at the Escalante Outfitters. You could actually buy a cowboy hat after you’ve had your compulsory buffalo steak. Make sure you eat up. Tomorrow is the biggest day on tour. / Accommodation: Canyon Country Lodge, Escalante
Team Mac - Kodachrome Basin is a spectacular place to stretch the legs and we've got just the hike for you that's chock full of desert plant life - trees, cacti, wildflowers & grasses AND a visit to a cool cave. This quiet park is a stark contrast to the crowds of the larger regional Parks and gives another unique vantage point within the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Speaking of Escalante, we'll venture to this quaint town in the afternoon, which is a charming little hamlet to enjoy a coffee in and chat with the locals. A day well spent. |
Day 7, Thursday 17 SeptemberWe ride to the clouds.OK, today will be testing. But that's what it's all about. We want to challenge you. And the timing is good. Give today some effort and you’ll still have 48 hours to recover. Boulder Mountain is the highest timbered plateau in North America with Bluebell Knoll sitting at 3,448 meters. Hotel to hotel is just under 110km and again includes the Scenic Byway 12. Often described as being the greatest road in America. Unlike NZ and Australia, we ride on a smooth marble-like surface. Let's just hope the wind is blowing in the right direction! Surprise - We added the Burr Trail. Out and back from Boulder. Absolutely stunning stretch of tarmac that was added to the agenda after Ryan and Jen’s recce trip to Utah. The route carves its way through pale Navajo sandstone dunes and past landmarks such as The Gulch and The Lampstand and through the rugged Waterpocket Fold. OK… Let’s go through the distances. The Kathryn Ward distance. Hotel to hotel. 150km. 3000VM. The highest point is actually 3000m above sea level. That’s 400m higher than Col du Galibier. Easy peasy. This is a tough ride. Join Kathryn at your peril. Latte – up and down all day at altitude. 100km but still 2000m of climbing. As I said, big day in the saddle but less daunting than the KW option. Keep in mind that at this altitude you will have 25 – 30 % less oxygen in the sails. Cappo – they’re closely related. 70km with 1600VM. Team Mac - There's a fair bit in store for the intrepid Team Mac participants today, starting with a morning walk to Upper Calk Creek Falls. This 3km hike is a bit more challenging than others we've tackled so far, but the reward at the end is well worth the effort. Next, we'll tour the Anasazi State Park Museum, which houses the ruins of one of the largest Ancestral Puebloan communities in America. A stunning afternoon drive will provide easy access to a magnificent slot canyon just a short walk from the van. The road to the trail head is a gem in itself. Just you wait. Our hotel for tonight looks out over the incredible Capitol Reef National Park. It also doubles as a spa. There are massage options as well as a private soaking tub. It could be a tough gig but I’m sure we’ll cope!! / Accommodation: Red Sands Hotel, Torrey
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Day 8, Friday 18 SeptemberDay off the Bike. Capital Reef National ParkSaturday, Sunday and Monday are reasonably large days as we tackle the 300km Century Tour. It's a good idea to rest those legs. Jen has organised a guided walk in Capital Reef National Park while some of the guides wash and tune your bikes ahead of the Century Moab Tour. The other idea is a guided hike with Ryan. The last time he walked the planned trail he saw a real-life wolf. Lunch is a pie and ice cream from the Gifford Homestead. They're compulsory. Perfect nutrition. This area was settled, developed by Mormons and you will start to see their influence. The aim is to arrive in Moab early afternoon. Our home for the next 4 nights is known as nature’s masterpiece. It could easily be described as an outdoor playground. It’s hugely popular for trekking, cycling, rafting and much, much more. Utah currently has the most certified International Dark Sky Parks anywhere in the world and the Moab area is at the top of the list. In fact, the public lands surrounding Moab have some of the darkest skies remaining in the USA. We will factor a stargazing experience into our plan for the next few days. Anyway, getting back to today. Our hotel also doubles as headquarters for the century tour so we shouldn’t have to go too far to register. There will also be retail opportunities in Moab as there are a lot of bike shops. Including names like – Poison Spider Bicycles and Chile Pepper Bike Shop. Cool names mean cool t-shirts. We have dinner booked at Proper Brewery which is only 500m away from our hotel. Just checking out the menu and I doubt any of us will lose weight on this tour. Maybe it will be a compulsory walk after dinner. Nite nite. / Accommodation: Aarchway Inn, Moab
Team Mac - Today's adventure within Capitol Reef will be another extraordinary hike in one of Utah's lesser travelled National Parks. We'll choose from a few objectives depending on the group's energy level, but options are plenty along the Scenic Drive access road, which is exactly that. Hikes in the area may take us deep into a narrow gorge, to the top of high cliffs for a bird's eye view of the surrounding area, under a natural stone arch or to historic inscriptions. Likely, we'll combine a few of these in today's agenda before we rendezvous with the riders and head East to Moab. |
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Moab Century Tour |
A fondo that incorporates three amazing USA National Parks - Enjoy! |
Day 9, Saturday 19 SeptemberDead Horse Point State ParkIt’s the first of 3 days on the Moab Century Tour. An organised Fondo that attracts hundreds of cycling enthusiasts from all over the world. Stage 1 covers 100km and a relatively gentle 1200VM. There are options to shorten this as it’s an out and back course. My advice is to not race this. Personally, I’m looking forward to meeting a few new friends, taking a bunch of photos and eating and drinking my way along the 100km. Our hotel is the actual start line. We will no doubt find out more about the course in our ride packs. From what I can make out, we depart Moab via a bike path all the way to Hwy 313, passing Arches National Park along the way. Once on Hwy 313, you begin the climb from the valley floor, all the way to the incredible Dead Horse Point State Park,which offers spectacular views of the Colorado River, 1000m below. A bit about Dead Horse Point. Quite the name so deserves an explanation. According to legend, around the turn of the century, the point was used as a corral for wild mustangs roaming the mesa top. Cowboys rounded up these horses, herded them across the narrow neck of land and onto the point. The neck, which is only 30-yards-wide, was then fenced off with branches and brush. The 2nd half of our ride is almost 100% downhill. Almost. Enjoy the reward as you wind back down Hwy 313, the freshly paved bike path and cross the mighty Colorado River, the 5th longest in the United States, drains an expansive, arid watershed that encompasses parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states. It is 2400km long which is almost the same length of the Murray River in Australia. Lunch is served. Photos on the official website indicate that the post ride festival is a highlight. Marquees are set up in the shadow of a huge canyon. There’s live music. It’s a great vibe. What an amazing day. Let’s do it all tomorrow. / Accommodation: Aarchway Inn, Moab (Official home of the actual event)
PS, it’s become a RH tradition to finish your ride at Doughbird. I can honestly say – it has the world’s best doughnuts. The bird part stands for the chicken it serves. Hmm, I’ll just have a couple of doughnuts please. (Sugar Daddy are the best IMHO.) Team Mac - The rider's end point at Dead Horse Point State Park is a must see for all, so we'll make our way to this vista after tackling a 5km walk along the Big Horn Overlook Trail. Moab is a fantastic and easy to walk town, so we encourage you to catch up on some shopping, coffees and relaxation this afternoon with the cyclists after they've completed their ride. |
Day 10, Sunday 20 SeptemberRinse, rinse and repeat...Another 100km. Yesterday was amazing. Let’s not change anything today. Stage 2 offers a shade more undulation than yesterday. You’ll climb about 1700VM today. That’s not overly hilly in my eyes. Personally, I’m looking forward to the epic bike path that follows the Colorado river. Again, I don’t see today as a race. Departing Moab, we are out and back. 50km out and 50km back. That would make it … ahhh. 100km. We ride the scenic Highway 128, locally known as “River Road” - aptly named as you carve through the canyon parallel to the Colorado River. We turn onto Castleton Road and slowly climb through Castle Valley. The summit is at Bull Canyon. Here you take in the incredible views and even walk to some real dinosaur tracks, before heading back towards our starting point. The climb starts at the 25km, and finishes bang on 50. It’s bang on 1300VM. The first 20 or so are relatively gentle. There is a section which averages 8%. By the way, in 2024 we had some clients who were that stuffed that they didn’t even check out the dinosaur prints. They’re literally 20m from the aid station at the top. It’s a must. Also, the view (20m in the other direction) is eye watering. You may be tired after such a long climb but don’t miss this. Anyway, getting back to today’s route. The last 30km is flat. If not, downhill. By now you will have many new friends. Sit back and enjoy everything that’s exciting about being on a bike. Great chat, exercise and seeing new places ... the list could go on and on. / Accommodation: Aarchway Inn, Moab (Official home of the actual event)
Team Mac walk - Today we will make a journey up into the majestic La Sal Mountains that serve as the backdrop to this desert paradise. We'll again choose today's hike based on folks’ interests but intend to keep it moderate and manageable. The reason is we'll be setting out for a sunset hike with the rest of the group within Arches National Park. Here, you'll lay your eyes on some of the most amazing scenery and rock formations you've ever seen as they capture the golden glow of the setting sun. Picture perfect. You'll likely take hundreds. |
Day 11, Monday 21 SeptemberBut wait, there’s more...We’ve got to know the organisers of the Century Moab Tour quite well. In 2025 they’re going to extend to 3 days. 2026 will be the same. There are a lot of cyclists who come from Colorado. Denver is about a 6-hour drive away so putting on 3 rides over 3 days makes the drive worthwhile. Canyonlands is the target for the Fondo today. Yet another National Park. It’s kind of out towards Dead Horse but on the other side of the gorge. We aren’t sure of distances but it’s likely to be another 100km. Half will be on bike paths and the other half on quiet roads. Have I talked about the traffic? No. You will never experience such well-behaved, considerate drivers again like you will in Utah. The bigger the vehicle, the more room they give you. There’s zero aggression. The level of patience shown is something we can only dream about back home. Also, the other thing I love about the Century Tour. There’s very little Bling. It’s not important what you look like. Rapha? Who’s that? The focus is on meeting people who love to ride bikes. It’s not a race. If you do race, then you’ll look a bit silly as it’s only going to be you. Ride. Take Photos. Stop at the rest stops and chat with the volunteers. Enjoy the can of Cold Double Espresso. (Yes, it’s a thing!) Have fun, ride your bike and let’s meet at Doughbirds for a Sugar Daddy. Team Mac - Another day in Arches National Park is on tap, as we just scratched the surface with yesterday's visit. Today our objective is to get off the beaten path to view a few of the less visited arches in the park. We'll enjoy a packed lunch under the sun, take some time to explore the visitor center and make the most of our last full day in Moab. Be sure to thank your boots this afternoon for all the hard work they've done the last two weeks. It’s our last night in Moab, so we’ve booked the Moab Brewery for dinner. It’s at the other end of town but worth the drive. They also have some pretty cool t-shirts, hoodies, etc. Well worth a look. / Accommodation: Aarchway Inn, Moab
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Day 12, Tuesday 22 SeptemberOne last ride in Moab …We looked for a 50km flat ride that had great coffee. We’ve gone with a local Moab ride called Potash. It’s 25km along the river – out and back. Ahhh, that’s makes 50km. And includes a stop at Horsethief Coffee. The other bonus about riding from our hotel is that we can change into comfortable travelling clothes, rather than travel in stinky lycra. Most importantly, after 4 days in Moab, we’ll know where the best coffee is. (Doughbirds!) So, here’s the plan. Wake up – breakfast – bike ride – coffee and then travel. It's about a 4-hour drive back to where it all began – Salt Lake City. The last 10 days has gone pretty quickly. That’s a great sign. Here are my highlights ... Big Cottonwood - 2700m. The Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon bike trails. Adopting a Prairie Dog. We’ve called it Barry. Kodachrome Basin State Park – special. Rainbow Point - 2800m. Burr Trail – stunning. Cycling the Colorado River trail. Dead Horse Point 100km. Canyonlands 100km. On arrival back in the big city, we will help pack down the bikes prior to our last dinner together. What an amazing trip we've had. / Accommodation: Double Tree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City
Team Mac - Relax & sleep in this morning or join the riders for a flat 50km ride out to Jug Handle Arch. Or take a walk from the hotel along a stretch of America's finest bike paths that hugs the mighty Colorado River. Whatever you choose, soak in the day's activity before our van trip back to the hustle and bustle of city life. |
Day 13, Monday 23 SeptemberHome JamesThank you for joining us. Feel free to stay on. We can easily arrange extra accommodation. This morning we’ll offer airport transfers. We look forward to seeing you again on the next adventure. Thanks again. The team at RH. |
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