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Moab for Bicycles: Mountain Bike, Road Cycling, BMX

Moab has been known for three decades now for mountain biking. The petrified sand dunes have become a challenge of balance and technique, plying knobby tires to various degrees of slickrock angles and pitches. The Moab mountain bike trails have evolved from old uranium mining accesses turned 4-wheel drive route. More recently, single track trails are being approved by land administrators and built by volunteers, in many cases. The City of Moab, has, this whole year, been developing new bike lanes and bridges, paved segments in the Mill Creek Pathway and a dirt trail aloft in the valley’s west cliff wall. The collaboration between government and private industry has produced the Intrepid Trail System at Dead Horse Point State Park and more. Mountain biking breeds alliances.

On the scene, came the Moab Skinny Tire Festival. The Festival organizers have changed the name to Skinny Tire Events as they have developed a mid-summer moonlight ride and a fall Moab Century Tour too. Moab sees more road cyclists visiting. The Italian style Gran Fondo bike event dons the May event calendar in Moab. It is believed that the October 2010 dedication of the Moab Canyon paved pathway will further enhance Moab's attraction to this group of athletes.

The Department of Energy has offered to build a trail from Courthouse Wash, along the Colorado River, to hook into Hwy 279, a.k.a., the Potash Road. Meetings to decide the maintenance of this new trail and how to integrate a Hwy 191 underpass in the Courthouse Wash flood zone kick off thoughtful consideration among the Grand County Council, Trail Mix, Moab Trails Alliance, the Department of Transportation and other interested public. If paved it would serve more road cyclists, wheel chair access and another segment for parents with stroller or kids on roller skates and scooters.

Moab City had 41 volunteers turn up in November to lend strength to clearing rocks for a single track above the western utility corridor. This Pipe Dream Trail will get signs this winter. This trail extends from the Hidden Valley trailhead to an area behind Moab’s Mountain View subdivision near Aspen Avenue. Mid-access is located at Jackson Street, or the west side of Hwy 191 straight forward from 4th East. It will be shared with pedestrians too.

Only last year, May 2009, Dead Horse Point State Park celebrated the opening of two new loops for hiking and biking. Intrepid Potash, headquartered in Denver, has five production facilities, one notably in Moab, Utah. The solar salt drying ponds can be seen from the rim of Dead Horse Point State Park. A relationship between a government and private organization formed to complete the Big Chief and Great Pyramid Loops, parts of the Intrepid Trail System. During the summer, Dead Horse Point State Park collaborated with the Moab Area Travel Council to provide free park admission in a campaign managed through Salt Lake City movie theaters. And this even precluded the release of "127 Hours".

Less influence for BMX biking exists in Moab. However, the city has set aside land off of 500 West in Moab for the BMX bicyclist. The bumps and ramps have seen BMX aerial stunts and tricks of bikers of different ages. There is a skate park on 400 North 100 West, that at times, also sees BMX trick bikes. Adjacent to the Old Spanish Trail Arena is a bit of land developed for BMX use, however, the property on 500 West became so much more convenient to youth access.

To put together a bike event in Moab Utah, the Moab Travel Council offers free consultations for permits, event services and logistics. Contact 435-259-1340, to speak with the Facility and Event Promoter of Moab.

October - November Events of Moab Utah 2010 - Event Planners Come to Perform your Site Inspections

As the autumn approaches, the full moon of Moab Utah appears to grow enormous. The light a reasonable companion for moonlight walks on trusted trails of sandstone in and around Moab. The autumn is perfect too for a site inspection of Moab's meeting and event spaces. In addition, there are a series of events, many are annual events occuring in the fall. Plan travel to see these events in action.


The Inaugral OuterBike brings the vendors of Las Vegas' InterBike to a selection of Moab's trailheads to enable consumers to test the 2011 models of mountain bikes. This is unprecedented in the United States. InterBike has appealed to the retail shop owners for years in distinguishing new models. Now Moab will bring additional brand awareness to the mountain bike industry, as consumers shall review the bikes in the days to come.

Tour south of Moab to the temporary city of mountain bike athletes who race the broken ground over 24 hours race of Moab by Granny Gear. It is astounding to experience the technical support and the organization of a support crews for teams, waste removal and Emergency Care for a remote desert location.

On a smaller scale the KTM Rally will ride motorcycles which are special in that these motorcycles are rugged for the designated off-highway terrain surrounding Moab, however, these bikes are also street legal, which make them a favorite for rides out of Moab.

For the artful side of Moab, the new plein air festival will provide workshops, as well as, rules for the painting competition side of the week. The festival precedes the official Art Walk of October 9th and will exhibit some of the canvases created from the festival at the Moab Arts And Recreation Center mid-town Moab. Later in the month, Moab has a literary Festival, affectionately known at the Confluence. The 2010 theme is water and authors Debra Frasier, Jack Loeffler, Craig Childs, and William DuBuy.

Rifle Deer Season opens in October. That's why the Canyonlands Half Marathon organizers hold The Other Half on a Sunday in October. The cool autumn air is perfect for this particularly challenging half marathon along the Colorado River on the Scenic Byway 128 of Moab.

The threshold of November arrives with the Chili Peper HO-DOWN mountain bike festival. Super Downhill races test the strong contenders. Other riders are encouraged to bring their trick bikes for demonstrations at a day event of Pumpkin Chuckin, a fun day of slings, trebuchets, catapults competing for distance with a far flung pumpkin. There are vendors and activities located at yet another remote venue of Moab.

Endurance Equestrian riding is well designated out past Moab's famous Monitor and Merrimac buttes north of Moab. Participants riding this western terrain is every bit nostalgic of great western tales of the Robber's Roost gang, Butch Cassidy and renditions of western history that had even been captured by the famous John Wayne films known to be shot here about.

An Adventure Race Championship will be held at the Red Cliffs Lodge.

Moab's Folk Festival can be found at the Center Street Ball Park, the Red Devil Auditorium and Moab's Historic Star Hall. Let's take a breath. Yes, this autumn for site inspection of Moab would be worth ones while. Food and Beverage services about town doing the thing they do best, inside or outside on some pretty special patios around Moab. Accommodations, keeping guests snug as a bug in a rug, throughout the commotion of a fun filled autumn time in Moab.

For assistance with site inspections, contact Moab Utah Meetings and Events, 435-259-1340

Maps of Moab Utah - Get Oriented!

Researching a Moab Utah vacation, utilize these moab maps. Each one specifies the where abouts of your favorite genre of accommodations. If you are a hotel/motel kind of traveler, then Moab Hotel Map is for you. Do you prefer a place with a kitchen? Try a Map of Moab Condos or Guest Houses of Moab. The Map of Moab's Bed and Breakfast selection of Moab is surprising. The Mayor's House abd Desert Hills B&B have a fabulous family suite. Sunflower Hill Bed and Breakfast is on the AAA Four Diamond roster. You'll even enjoy the discovery of the two Moab resorts along the Colorado River.

For Moab Lodging, it is enormously helpful to use the various maps to determine where in Moab you truly desire to stay. Hint: Moab downtown is approximately 3 miles long. Everything reasonably close.

In addition, a newer Moab Map delineates Moab's meeting rooms, reunion sites, event spaces and wedding venues. Travel to Moab Utah has fully embraced the fun things to do in Moab. It is exciting to consider Moab as a destination for business meetings and group travel that will refortify the team or bring together friends and family. There is media on slideshare and youtube at your disposal for portrayals of Moab in Action, which readers may also find of interest.

Enjoy these Maps of Moab accommodations and venues.

Moab Exhibits in Salt Lake City; Presenting Moab Weddings

Moab Utah -- Your last trip to Moab was so memorable...Now you are marrying. Why not travel to Moab again for nuptials? Family and Friends travel for weddings. Delight guests with the incredible surroundings of canyons and cliffs that belong to Moab.

Stir in a fun outdoor pursuit: sightseeing in Arches or Canyonlands National Park, riding bikes, participating in a guided tour by 4WD, ATV, canyoneering, mountain biking, or Rafting.

Choose a garden wedding at a Moab Bed & Breakfast, an outdoor wedding at one of Moab's community parks, or a patio wedding at a Moab restaurant. There are an abundance of sites and venues to consider. Thankfully, the Moab Area Travel Council has added a Facility and Event Promoter to help you connect to wedding and reception venues and services, or a local Wedding Planner.

Are you living in Utah? Moab will be exhibiting at two Bridal shows in the New Year.
On January 2nd, 2010: 11 AM - 5 PM at the Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, 84111, The Bridal Extravaganza in conjunction with TheBrideandGroom.com takes place, with great wedding ideas and prizes.
On February 13, 2010: 10 AM - 6 PM at the Provo High School, 1125 North University Avenue, Provo, 84604, The Bridal Fair has fashion shows, give aways and contests. Contests can be wild and messy, so dress accordingly, brides and grooms.

And find out more about Moab Weddings. You may phone 435-259-1340 to speak to Michele Hill to connect you to Moab's venues, caterers, florists, tuxedos, formals, rings, officiants and pampering. If you prefer email: events@discovermoab.com.

Add Autumn warmth to your dining experience with the furnishings of Moab's Mexican Restaurants. Always colorful, evoking the warmth and charm of south of the Border. La Haceinda, Miguel's and Mexicana Fiesta.
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ParkCity.tv films in Moab

The Park City "Weekend Show" filmed in Moab recently to accumulate footage for a 90 minute show to air September 12 & 13, 2009. All the rest of the world can view the show digitally for ten days (Spt 14-23) after the television broadcast on ParkCity.tv

If you have been to Moab, check out the show to find what is new. If you have not yet visited, enjoy this overview of Moab's destination...may it help you prepare for your arrival in the near future.

And keep in mind, Moab, long known for adventure and leisure, "Means Business (too)!" The Park City "weekend show" show will elude to team building possibilities, pluck visions for Incentive Travel, and enable planners of meetings, weddings, concerts, conferences, festivals, trainings - and all that - to be inspired about a refreshing rural destination in which to organize the next function.
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