Moab Skinny Tire Festival
11-25-05, 01:58 PM
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During the long Oregon winter, I look forward to get away to sunny and warm places. Last year I broke away to the Moab Skinny Tire Festival the first weekend in March. Four days of fantastic riding in the canyonlands of the Colorado River with 800 riders from all over the country.
This is a fund raiser for Lance Armstrong Foundation, this year Bob Roll and Chris Carmichael will be there to speak and ride, who knows who else will show.....how about you and your friends!
A big Bike Forums party would be fun, what say you??
Here's the dope: https://www.skinnytirefestival.com/rides.html
Don't miss the photo gallery, and Shifty is pictured there, who can pick me out?
This is a fund raiser for Lance Armstrong Foundation, this year Bob Roll and Chris Carmichael will be there to speak and ride, who knows who else will show.....how about you and your friends!
A big Bike Forums party would be fun, what say you??
Here's the dope: https://www.skinnytirefestival.com/rides.html
Don't miss the photo gallery, and Shifty is pictured there, who can pick me out?
Last edited by Shifty; 11-25-05 at 02:05 PM.
11-26-05, 12:20 AM
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I just started riding at the beginning of the summer and have been "somewhat" training for this ride. It will be my first organized ride so I'm looking forward to it. I hope there are some folks as slow as me.
11-26-05, 12:09 PM
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It's a good goal....I think I'll commit to the first day, at least.
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11-26-05, 12:55 PM
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If I'm not missing a powder day...
...count me in.
This one?
...count me in.
This one?
11-26-05, 02:16 PM
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No, not me, but the lady just behind the guy with the blue helmet was cool. They are from Aspen, they both grew up there, both in their 60's, and strong!! Very nice people, taking a break from the snow for a bike get away in Moab.
11-26-05, 08:48 PM
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I'll be there.
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Originally Posted by mooglinux
i want to go, but it seems unlikely. 
unless that is spring break for me
(it probaly is not) oh well
unless that is spring break for me (it probaly is not) oh well
11-27-05, 04:29 PM
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I am tenativly considering going. I would really like to but it will hinge on what my work schedule is like come March.
11-30-05, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Shifty
No, not me, but the lady just behind the guy with the blue helmet was cool. They are from Aspen, they both grew up there, both in their 60's, and strong!! Very nice people, taking a break from the snow for a bike get away in Moab.
12-30-05, 02:15 PM
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First weekend in March, sunny, warm, lot's of fun, good food, beautiful rides.
https://www.skinnytirefestival.com
https://www.skinnytirefestival.com
12-30-05, 02:32 PM
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Temps here in KY in winter are in 20s-30s. Not many chances if any to train outside. Would work on indoor trainer this winter really prepare me for the climbing you have to do? I have a friend going and she invited me, but I said no beause i did not think I would be in condition to ride those hills...er....mountains. What do you think?
12-30-05, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Shifty
...A big Bike Forums party would be fun, what say you??...
Here's a quick concept:
12-30-05, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by markwebb
Temps here in KY in winter are in 20s-30s. Not many chances if any to train outside. Would work on indoor trainer this winter really prepare me for the climbing you have to do? I have a friend going and she invited me, but I said no beause i did not think I would be in condition to ride those hills...er....mountains. What do you think?
12-30-05, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by theshoemaker
Even better - BF party and BF jerseys! Joe Gardner (runs the forum) lives seconds from where I work. We were talking about going to lunch to mull over some jersey ideas. The skinny tire is one of the earlier events in the year and would be a good goal for jerseys.
Here's a quick concept:
Here's a quick concept:
12-30-05, 04:54 PM
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I'm in.
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My wife and I are thinking of making the trip from NY! Will most likely meet up with my brother-in-law (from Seattle). Still need to consider the costs (airfare, lodging, registration, car rental, etc.). Do you think it's worth the big trip??
01-09-06, 01:21 AM
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That's a hard one to answer, all I can say is that last year there were people from Florida, New York, Chicago, Minnesota, Tennessee, Washington, Oregon. If you include hiking in Canyonlands National Park, a day of mountain biking on Slickrock Trail, a trip to Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon - Zion National Parks, Canyon de Chelly Natl Monument, skiing in Salt Lake City, you can make this the big trip of the season.
All I can say is that spending time in Moab is magical for me, the bike festival is a great winter bike event that leaves time for other activities too, in a unique and beautiful place.
All I can say is that spending time in Moab is magical for me, the bike festival is a great winter bike event that leaves time for other activities too, in a unique and beautiful place.
02-15-06, 05:09 PM
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I'm signed up. I'll be hauling the 5th wheel or the cab-over camper and staying at the Canyon Lands Campground near City market.
I'll probably bring my mountain bike too.
I'll probably bring my mountain bike too.
02-15-06, 05:36 PM
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Right up the road from us, so we may try it if it's not conflicting with a race or some life event.
02-16-06, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by telenick
I'm signed up. I'll be hauling the 5th wheel or the cab-over camper and staying at the Canyon Lands Campground near City market.
I'll probably bring my mountain bike too.
I'll probably bring my mountain bike too.
I'm at the Moab Valley Inn, just across the street from the Moab Brew Pub.
Hope to see ya there Impreza!
02-16-06, 09:25 AM
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It's the same weekend as Wifey's b-day. That's gonna be a tough sell.
02-18-06, 10:19 AM
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So far it's tebeguache, telenick, shifty and a maybe ImprezaDrvr, Jaye and theshoemaker. I sure would like to wear one of those BF jerseys, are they ready the shoemaker???
Should be great fun, and fabulous riding. More Colorado peeps!! come on down, only 6 hours from Front Range.
Should be great fun, and fabulous riding. More Colorado peeps!! come on down, only 6 hours from Front Range.
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03-09-06, 09:48 AM
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Well another great weekend riding in Moab, sunny, temps in the 70's, and lots of friendly cyclists. The rides are so incredibly beautiful and challenging, the climbs always giving back with a 40 mph downhill for miles, and food and support on the rides excellent. Riding with tebequache and telenick was a pleasure, and FUN, and the new Cannondale was fun to ride too. I'm already looking forward to next year!
