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Show 2001 Tour of (anyonlans A suUmrnt to Th kill Tira-Inn4- fj nt suniJ 9 hrtsulhi wsfer aniJ Continued is part of the Cane Creek anticline w hich isnt important to know, except that all this creates Jacobs Ladder. This is the only way from Jackson Hole up to Amasa Back. One small drainage in the imposing sandstone face ofAmasa Back has created a talus slope which is hikable. It is not bikable. Riders will carry their mounts up this section, for a gain of about 400 vertical feet. The trail is rated somewhere around mountain goat," so passing here will involve technical climbing with a bicycle. AnBaaa Iaslk gr$ to A irasts T From the center of town, head south on Highway 191, and take a right at McDonalds. This is Kane Creek Road. Follow it until it turns to dirt; the only confusing section is about half a mile past McDonalds, where youll need to take a left turn to stay with the road. Limited parking will be available at the race, but bring money local landowners will likely charge for the privilege. The best bet is to carpool or ride a bicycle. Once riders have managed the long, spinning first section, and the sandy, grunting second section, all that remains is the dangerous part. Getting back down from Amasa Back is more fun than we should be allowed to have (by Utah standards, anyway). From the highest point of the ride, racers will descend a broken layer of Kayenta sandstone the thin, hard layer of rock that makes Moab so much fun. But these riders wont likely be having much fun at this point. Theyll be lucky to still have any fuel left from breakfast even if theyve kept it down after Jacobs ladder, most of the calories will be spent. Spectators may notice racers sucking down little ketchup-lik- e packets at this point. Actually, that stuff is food, of a sort. It might help, but even Soylent Green wont completely relieve this fatigue. These cyclists are going to be tired and cramping, and theyre going to race down a fast, technical descent. So, if youre looking for an insiders tip on where to watch the race, there you have it. See Moab's most Spectacular views from the CVajD & SC xyroay Scenic Chairlift Are you interested in seeing Moab from a different perspective? Bring this coupon to the Skyway Sat, April 21 and receive $2 Off a ride to the top to watch the 11th FigT' '"'1 n Annual Tour of Canyonlands. I Downhill competitors 4 st3ft pgjfog 3t 9 am Yiew Deck Refreshments Castle Rock Chevrolet f lI DLf777 '' 481 S. Main, SjV )A Hours: 8-- 7 2 Moab M-- F O 159-54- 8-- 3 castlerockjeepmoab-utah.co- m 32 SAT. Hiking & Biking Open 7 Day a Week 9am - 6pm 4 .r |