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Show Moab Happenings April 1997 1A I. Slickrock Bike Trail The canyon country around the Moab area offers some of the most unique and varied landscape on earth, from 13,000 foot peaks and high alpine meadows to high desert vistas above the sandstone canyons carved by the forces of the rivers. The harshness of the area provides an unparalleled group of back country trails to ride on. Moab has become known worldwide as a mountain biking mecca. The combination of varied types of terrain and spectacular scenery, bring riders from all over the world to Moab to try the trails. One of the most famous and popular is the Slickrock trail. This trail is 12 miles of riding on Navajo sandstone, located only a few minutes from moderate-to-difficu- lt downtown Moab. There are many other trails and old jeep roads in the area surrounding Moab which provide a complete variety of mountain biking challenges. There are a number of companies in the area that can provide you with rentals and information. The major bicycle events for 1997 include: Tour of Canyonlands (April 18, 19 20), is the Utah State Championship Series opener and the largest race in the Intermountain West's Bud Lite Cannondale Cup Series. Over the past few years, this annual spring race has attracted over 700 racers. 24 Hours of Moab (October 11 & 12). is an endurance team race which is growing in popularitv with each year. These four-ma- n teams ride a rugged course approximately 12 miles southof Moab called the Behind the Rocks area. Produced by Granny Gear Productions, who are the event promoters for the famous 24 Hours of Canaan race in West Virginia. Last year approximately 100 teams participated in this event. Canyonlands Fat Tire Festival (October 14 18). This annual mountain bike event is changing its date for 1997 moving away from the traditional Halloween well-organiz- -- weekend. Look for some major changes and revitalization of its day events and trail activities. In years past this event has brought hundred of bikers to Moab each fall. Moabs Complete Outdoor Store BICYCLES o W X II. LI T A M B0 JE WATE RBOTTLE WITH MOUNTAINBIKE RENTALS! Specialize in High Quality Mountainbike Rentals and We Sales Bikes from: Diamondback, Marin, Voodoo, Titus, W.T.B. and Keith Anderson We also feature great Hats, and Bicycle Clothing! stop by on your way to the High Performance Rentals new and paed blkea 259-788- 2 497 N. Malnt Moab, XJT..r OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Repairs T-Shi- rts ! SALE All 1996 Slick Rock Trail for: SOUTHEAST UTAHS MOST COMPLETE BIKING, CAMPING & CLIMBING STORE V I 9 AM-- 6 Accessories and other cool stuff Come hang out on our patio and we'll help you plan your ride. RIM CYCLERY A division of Western spirit Cycling 94 West 1st North 'Civilized Tours in Uncivilized Terrain' 259-533478, MHI Creek Dmt PM ; 3 |