A Proud Member since 2007
June 23 – 30, 2012
Limit 25
Join us on this incredible road adventure that crosses the northern stretches of Utah. You will have the opportunity to see magnificent country that varies from the vast western desert to mountainous forest that shelter wild moose and elk to ancient oil shale and dinosaur beds. This tour will take you from Golden Spike National Historic Mounument where the railways of this nation were joined in 1869 across northern Utah to Dinosaur National Monument where you will see the fossilized remains of the ancient beasts. Along the way you will travel along well paved rural roads that are barely on the map and seldom traveled. You will experience breath taking vistas and views of the mountains and fertile valleys. Travel alongside farms and through ranches and summer range passing through small villages and hamlets that are off the beaten track.
You will be awed by the diversity and remoteness of most of your travels. This fully supported tour will allow you to travel at your own pace with SAG vehicles checking on your safety and progress frequently. This expedition is meant to be a camping adventure. For those that wish the comforts of a real bed at night there are motels and B&B’s to choose from each night. Each day your gear will be transported to our next camp site by our friendly and professional staff, where you will join your fellow riders for a sumptuous dinner, to share tales and marvel at the unique beauty of your day’s ride. If you are in need of camping equipment, Bike2Bike can supply you with tents, mattresses, & sleeping bags for a nominal fee.
Equipment - Weather in the West is extremely unpredictable, one of our favorite comments regarding spring and early summer weather is “if you don’t like the weather, wait 20 minutes and it will change” Due to the time of year and the varied altitudes we will be traveling in it is necessary to pack accordingly. It is not uncommon to have near freezing temperatures during the nights at altitude while the days can be well be into the 70 and 80′s, while lower altitudes can reach into the 90′s. It is normal to have 30 to 40 temperature swings between night and day. Because of these temperature swings it is best to be prepared. Bring a warm jacket, leggins or tights, a skull cap, gloves, a rain jacket, and arms. While we usually carry a supply of 700 mm and 650 mm tires and tubes, if your bike requires a different size please bring some spares. There are few if any bike shops where we will be traveling. Please bring plenty of your favorite sun screen, you will be exposed to a great deal of sun and at altitudes where sun protection is necessary. This is a camping expedition so please remember your tent, sleeping bag, & mattress (we do have tents and air beds for rent). We will have power available to charge camera batteries, mattress pumps, phones and computers.
Additional Information
This adventure is on well maintained paved roads
Total mileage = 368 miles Daily average = 64 miles
All nights will be spent at campgrounds with amenities. (Motels or B&B’s are available each night).
Luggage and gear is limited ot 2 forty pound bags plus bike per person
If you have specific dietary requirements which must be met please notify us as soon as possible so we may adjust our menu to satisfy your special needs.
If you have any medical conditions that may affect you during your adventure or may be relevant to your overall health, please advise us so we can be prepaed.
There is much of this adventure that will be in areas that are fairly remote and outside communication is very limited, we will have a Sat phone with us for emergencies.
Terrain will vary from desert to alpine. Expect wide ranges in temperature.
Fees
Please call to discuss this year’s fee schedule
Itinerary -
| Day 1 Promitory Point to Hyrum 67 mi. 1,550′ gain |
| Day 2 Hyrum to Huntsville 56 mi. 3,176 gain |
| Day3 Rest & Sight Seeing |
| Day 4 Huntsville to Wanship 67 mi. 3,435′ gain |
| Day 5 Wanship to Tabiona 61 mi. 3,766′ gain |
| Day 6 Tabiona to Roosevelt 54 mi. 1,394′ gain |
| Day 7 Roosevelt to Dinosaur Park 64 mi. 2,241′ gain |
| Day 8 Packing, Hugs, & Good bye’s |
Tour Appllication
Arrival – Riders should plan on arriving in Woods Cross, Utah by Friday evening June 22. We will assemble at the Hampton Inn, 2393 So 800 West, Woods Cross, Utah (801) 293-1211. We will make arrangements for you to receive a discount by mentioning you are with Bike2Bike Friday night. Saturday morning we will bus all riders and their bikes to Golden Spike National Monument, from where we will ride to Hyrum State Park, a ride of 67 miles.
The closest airport is the Salt Lake City International Airport, 10 miles away. Hampton Inn has a shuttle that can pick you up and deliver you to the motel. If you choose to drive take I-15 to exit 315 turn west to 800 West and turn right. The Hampton Inn is about 200 yards.
Transporting Your Bike – You may choose to bring your bike with you wheter you drive or fly. If you choose ot ship your bike we have made arrangements with Bountiful Bicycle Center. They can simply receive your bike and hold it, or if you wish, they will assemble it for you for a reasonable fee. If you like we can pick it up for you. We have also made arrangements for you to use them for shipping your bike home is you desire.
Departure – BRA~NU crosses the state of Utah and ends in Vernal UT. We will have transportation available to return you to Woods Cross. Once in Woods Cross we will go to a point where you can disassemble your bike and prepare it for shipping. We will then take you to a location where you can get transportation to the Airport, or to your car.
Payments & Cancellation Policy – A 30% deposit is required to hold your place in the ride. Full payment is required at least 45 days before the starting date. No invoices will be sent. Non-payment of balances will be considered a cancellation.
In the event of written rider cancellation (at least 45 days prior to start date) 10% of the total tour cost will be retained to cover administrative costs. If Bike2Bike receives written cancellation notice less than 45 days but more than 25 days prior to the Tour start date 50% of total Tour cost will be retained. No refunds will be given if notification is received less than 25 days prior to the Tour start date.
Bike2Bike considers cancellation notification to be effective the date written notice is received by us. Written notice can be either US Postal Service or via E-mail.
Because situations can arise that necessitate cancellation of a planned Tour, Bike2Bike recommends you consider travel insurance. A few options are:
| www.insurmytrip.com |
| www.travelguard.com |
| www.travelex-insurance.com |
| www.protecttrip.com |
| www.travelsafe.com |