Join us for an unforgettable adventure! We’ll ride from St. George, Utah into beautiful Northern Arizona - first to Jacob Lake, the gateway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon; then to the North Rim where we'll stay an extra day to cycle or hike and enjoy the majesty. The next stop is Page, at the edge of the Glen Canyon Recreation Area, and home to Lake Powell. We'll stay an extra day for a jeep tour of Antelope Canyon, followed by your choice of a ride or other tourist activities in the afternoon. From Page we head back into Utah and ride to Carmel Junction. The last  ride will be through Zion, with a stop to dip our feet in the Virgin River. Unsurpassed scenery and quiet roads await you. We've got all day - so stop and take some photos! 

Need more than a week of cycling heaven? Join us for the Tour of Southern Utah, first - and stay for the new and exciting North Rim Tour!

General Information - Please Read!

Registration for the 2009 Tour will open in January.

Entry fee of $1,495* includes: A week of unforgettable cycling, optional hiking and an awesome jeep tour to Antelope Canyon; eight nights hotel accommodations (double occupancy, breakfast sometimes included), support vehicle providing snacks and lunch along the route, a roomy gear bag (35 lb. limit) to pack all your stuff in, goodie bag and socks. Riders preferring a single room may pay an additional $500.  Non-refundable $350 deposit due to reserve your spot. Balance due June 15th. A $100 late fee applies after June 15th with the balance paid in full.

Click here for the cancellation policy. 

*If you're signing up for both the North Rim Tour and the Tour of Southern Utah, please use the mail-in forms, send them together, and deduct $200 from the combined entry fees.

We have several positions available to work half, ride half and pay half. If you're interested in this option, please contact the embassy for details.

Riders are on their own for most breakfasts and all dinners. We know some tours include all meals; but we don't, and here's why: Our experience is that after a hard-day's-ride, most folks have a hankering for something specific to eat and would rather not be stuck with the single option given by the Tour. Some folks eat dinner early, some folks eat late. Some folks skip breakfast altogether. Our method lets you decide. Most tours charge at least $1,000 more than we do, with the only difference being the inclusion of meals. We promise you, you will not spend even half that much buying your own breakfast and dinner.

Is this Tour for You?
This Tour is not a training camp -- it's a vacation for cycling enthusiasts. Many of the routes are fairly strenuous, with long climbs routinely crossing passes over 8,000ft. To enjoy this Tour, your training in the previous six months should include at least a couple of centuries (or doubles), and several 200+ mile training weeks. You should be able to complete a moderately difficult century in under 8 hours, including stops.

Many riders will find that a low gear of 39 x 27 is sufficient on most routes; but a 39 x 29 or 32, or better yet, a triple crank, will be much appreciated on some of the climbs. Please note: What you'd use for a single day event is probably not enough for a week long tour. You will fatigue from the accumulated miles. Also, please bring a good, sturdy set of wheels. Light-weight, fancy wheels are really not appropriate for this type of Tour. If you break one, you'll wind up in the SAG vehicle all week, as we can't fix 'em, and bike shops are non-existent in the latter part of this Tour. Please note, we cannot accept riders with recumbents or trikes, as we simply cannot transport them.

Itinerary:

Day One - St. George to Jacob Lake:
Mileage posted soon!

Day Two - Jacob Lake to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon:
Mileage TBA.
In the afternoon we'll hop on a shuttle bus and go into the park for a hike. There are a ton of hiking options - long or short, easy or hard. All are gorgeous.

Day Three - North Rim of the Grand Canyon Bonus Day:
Ride your bike inside the park, or go hiking! Enjoy the sights!

Day Four - North Rim to Page:
About 122 miles.
Yes, this is a long day - but it's a net descent with miles and miles of incredible downhill. Take your time!

Day Five - Layover in Page - Antelope Canyon Jeep Tour:

In the morning you'll be treated to a jeep tour of Antelope Canyon - with its magical slot canyons carved from Navajo sandstone over the course of countless millennia. After the tour you can ride to Lake Powell, take a tour of the Glen Canyon Dam, or both!

Day Six - Page to Carmel Junction:
Mileage TBA. Enjoy the south side of the Grand Staircase Escalante.

Day Seven - Carmel Junction to St. George, via Zion National Park:
About 83 miles. In Zion, we'll take a break and dip our toes into the Virgin River.
Alas, the last day... Take your time and savor the final hours of riding.