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Show Moab Happenings m April 1998 15A ffrirhfirrmrriT 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 backcountry 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 moderate-to-difficu- lt riding on Navajo sandstone, located only a few minutes from 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 1998 include: Tour of Canyonlands (April 24, 25 & 26), is the season opener with a group from Durango organizing this year's race. For more info contact Eric Jean at Cycle Cyndicate (303) 432-151- 9 or ejeanindra.com 24 Hours of Moab (October 10 & 11), is an endurance team race which is growing in popularity n with each year. These teams ride a rugged course approximately 12 miles south of 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 265 teams participated in this event sponsored by Ford Ranger. Canyonlands Fat Tire Festival (October ), This annual mountain bike event has changed its date for 1998 moving away from the traditional Halloween weekend. If you're looking to get involved as a sponsor or a participant in this year's activities, Look for some major contact Ron at and the events and trail of revitalization changes activities. This event brings hundreds of bikers to Moab each fall. four-perso- well-organiz- 13-17- WRMD lAZMMfclL IflUM V emorial Pay Weekend, CallB53-E74Bfan- registration farm .a MoabGrand Junction B I A C V C E L O A B. U T At S ft WATERBOTTLE WITH MOUNTA1NBIKE - New Used OutdoorCamping Equipment "98" Bikes & Accessories Are In!! 0 Convertibles Jeep Cherokees Passenger Cars Vans 83 S. Main Moab, (435) Moab, UT UT RIM CYCLERY 94 West 1st North B59-749- 4 dba Budget Farabee Adventures, Rent-A-C- N. Main OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 AM-- 6 PM and 259-788- 2 497 SOUTHEAST UTAHS MOST COMPLETE BIKING, CAMPING & CLIMBING STORE V choose from: Jeep Wranglers Cold Weather Gear In Stock We also feature sreat Hats, Bicycle Clothins! Complete range of vehicles Sport Utility 4x4's RENTALS! We Specialize in Hish Quality Mountainbike Rentals and Sales Sale On "97" Bikes ne Way or Multi-Da- y to PKEE Moab's Complete Outdoor Store ar Inc. I 259-533- 3 |