Join us for this incredible seven day adventure! We’ll ride 60 to 100 miles per day, from point to point in breathtaking Southern Utah. Starting in St. George, we ride to Carmel Junction (via Zion National Park), Bryce National Park, Escalante, Torrey, Panguitch, Cedar City and back to St. George. Cycling doesn't get any better than this! Each route is a challenging adventure with awe-inspiring scenery. We've got all day - so stop and take some photos!  Over 500 miles with about 30,000 feet of climbing! Yes, it sounds hard - but it's a ton of fun! The goal is NOT to hammer, but to ride socially, taking in the sights and sounds of Color Country!

Need more than a week of cycling heaven? Stay tuned for the new and exciting North Rim Tour in 2009! Two awesome back-to-back tours!

General Information - Please Read!

Click here for the mail-in registration form. Please type your information! Early registration closed June 15th; but there are still a few spots remaining on the 2008 Tour. If you'd like to  join us please download the mail-in registration form, type in your information and mail it in with payment in full. Registration closes August 1st.

Click here for the 2008 Roster!

Entry fee of $1,095* includes: Seven unforgettable days of cycling, 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 $400.  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.

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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, while not long in mileage, 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 Mt. Carmel Junction, via Zion National Park:
About 80 miles with over 5300' of elevation gain.
In Zion, we'll take a break and dip our toes into the Virgin River. Anyone wishing to do bonus miles can ride from Mt. Carmel Junction to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. The extra bit is about 28 miles.

Day Two - Mt. Carmel Junction to Bryce National Park:
About 60 miles with over 3700' of gain.
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 - Bryce National Park to Escalante:
Before we leave for Escalante, we'll ride into Bryce and climb to Rainbow Point at 9100'. This is 38 miles with about 2,900' of climbing. Those wanting to sleep in can have a leisurely breakfast before the group gets back together and heads out to Escalante. The ride to Escalante is short - so we'll leave Bryce just before noon. It's about 48 miles with 1,800' of gain.

Day Four - Escalante to Torrey:
About 66 miles with over 6,100' of gain.
Everyone is encouraged to ride the bonus miles on the incredible Capital Reef Scenic Drive. The extra bit is about 36 miles with 2,500' of gain.

Day Five - Torrey to Panguitch:
About 106 miles with about 3,400' of gain. As far as centuries go, it's fairly flat - with most of the climbing in the first 27 miles. But it can be super windy, so riding with at least one other person is recommended.

Day Six - Panguitch to Cedar City, via Brian Head and Cedar Breaks National Monument:
About 57 miles with about 5,300' of gain.
We'll reach our highest point on this ride, at 10,500'. Be prepared to be a bit short of breath on this ride! And not just from the awesome scenery!

Day Seven - Cedar City to St. George:
About 83 miles with just over 2,500' of gain.
Alas, the last day... Take your time and savor the final hours of riding. The bike path is a roller-coaster! Over too quickly!!!

NOTE: Route sheets are not available prior to rider check-in; so please, please don't ask us to send them to you.

Click here to see a few photos from the 2007 Tour.