2010 Utah, Colorado, and Idaho Mountain Bike Tours, Rides, Camps, and Festivals

May 11-15 -- Alison Dunlap Adventure Camp, Moab, UT, Intermediate/Advanced Ride Camp, Alison Dunlap, [email protected], alisondunlap.com

May 12-16 -- The Maze, Canyonlands National Park, UT, 5- and 7-day mountain bike tours of the Maze District of the National Park travel over mesa and through canyon terrain. Intermediate to advanced riders. Also avail 5/26-30; 9/6-10; 9/27-10/1., 800-546-4245, [email protected], magpieadventures.com

May 14-16 -- San Rafael Swell Mountain Bike Festival, Green River, UT, 24th Spring Festival, start: Friday afternoon with registration, a warm-up bike ride, a meal and a prize drawing. Saturday: day-long rides (beginner, intermediate or advanced) to see the San Rafael Swell, returningto a Dutch-oven cookout meal. Sunday begins with breakfast and one lastgroup ride, ending at noon, family-oriented; kids are urged to ride with their parents or on a kid-specific ride., 435-637-0086, [email protected], biketheswell.org

May 22 -- 4th Annual Amazing Earthfest, Kanab, UT, Joy Jordan Woodhill Trail Ride (BLM): 10, 20 mile non-technical loops on hard-packed natural surface with expansive views of the Kaibab Plateau and the colorful cliffs of the Grand Staircase. Meet at the Fredonia Welcome Center on US 89-A, Fredonia, AZ, Note: Utah is on daylight savings time. Arizona is on standard time., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, [email protected], amazingearthfest.com

May 28-31 -- Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, Rapid City, SD, Trail rides, races (hill climb, XC, Super-D), Triathlon with white water kayaking, running, and mountain biking. Film festival and socials., Jerry Cole, 605-394-5225, [email protected], 605-394-5225, [email protected], bhfattirefestival.com

May 28-30 -- NUMB Fest, Vernal, UT, Three fun and action packed days of organized riding and festivities. There will be organized trail rides each day based on ability level with gatherings in the evening involving food, beverage, revelry, and prizes provided by the event sponsors. All events are in & around the Uintah Basin, there is no charge or entry fee., Troy , 435-781-2595, [email protected], altitudecycle.com

June 5 -- National Trails Day, , Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer on Trail Projects., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, [email protected], rei.com/saltlakecity

June 5 -- National Trails Day, Weber County, UT, Weber Pathways Trail Day, West side of Weber River across from Fort Buenaventura, 8:00am -11:00am, Weber Pathways, (801) 393-2304, [email protected], weberpathways.org

June 5-6 -- Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Learn new skills, increase confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never before. World class women's only and co-ed instructional weekend camps for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders., Jo Fergie, 604-905-8177 (Canada), [email protected], dirtseries.com

June 19-20 -- Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Park City, UT, Learn new skills, increase confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never before. World class women's only and co-ed instructional weekend camps for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders., Jo Fergie, 604-905-8177 (Canada), [email protected], dirtseries.com

June 19-21 -- Wild Rockies Boise to Idaho City Tour, Wild Rockies Series, Boise, ID, Starts and finishes at the Old Armory on Reserve Rd. 7am Boise to Idaho City (campover night) and back to Boise. Full support and SAG wagon included for a low price. We are raising trail awareness and providing a low cost trip for all levels., Darren Lightfield, 208-388-1971, [email protected], wildrockiesracing.com, swimba.org

July 23-25 -- WYDAHO Rendezvous: Teton Valley Mountain Bike Festival, Driggs, ID, 3 Day Mountain Bike Festival, mountain bike group rides, films, pump track, welcome party, skills clinic, yoga, and more!, Tim Adamsn, 208-201-1622, [email protected],

July 24 -- Rawhide Continental Divide Tour, Basin Creek Park, MT, Shuttled, one way ride. 35 miles of single-track on the Continental Divide Trail, 2 supported aid/rest stations, BBQ at Homestake Lodge following ride! Start time TBD., Warren Smith, 406-490-2556, [email protected],

September 4-6 -- Great Utah Bike Festival, Minersville, UT, Join the fun in the new cycling Mecca of Minersville, a quaint and scenic hamlet in historic Beaver County; a different century ride to choose from each day, a 4 stage road race, and a 4 stage mountain bike race. Over 300 miles of roads, 100 miles of double and single track, recreational riding, racing, supported and unsupported rides to choose from on some of Utah's least traveled and scenic roads., Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, [email protected], bike2bike.org

September 24-26 -- Castle Country Single Track Mountain Bike Festival, Price, UT, Rides for all abilities from confident beginner to expert. All rides will be over a newly develped single track system. Rides Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dinner and live entertainment on Saturday, bike raffle, fun for everyone!, Steve Christensen, 435-636-3702, [email protected], carbonrec.gov

September 24-26 -- San Rafael Swell Mountain Bike Festival, Green River, UT, 8th Fall Festival, start: Friday afternoon with registration, a warm-up bike ride, a meal and a prize drawing. Saturday: day-long rides (beginner, intermediate or advanced) to see the San Rafael Swell, returningto a Dutch-oven cookout meal. Sunday begins with breakfast and one lastgroup ride, ending at noon. Festivals are family-oriented; kids are urged to ride with their parents or in a kid-specific ride., 435-637-0086, [email protected], biketheswell.org

September 28-October 2 -- Alison Dunlap Adventure Camp, Moab, UT, Intermediate/Advanced Ride Camp, Alison Dunlap, [email protected], alisondunlap.com

September 30-October 3 -- Outerbike, Moab, UT, Outerbike will be an opportunity to ride your dream bike on world famous trails, including Slickrock. Registration is $150, and participants will receive demos for four days, lunch at the trailheads, and discounted tickets to evening parties and films., Sean Hazell, 800-845-2453, [email protected], westernspirit.com, outerbike.com

October 29-31 -- 5th Annual Moab Ho-Down Bike Festival, Moab, UT, Moab s original fat tire festival has changed and evolved over the past few decades into what is now being presented by Chile Pepper Bike Shop in Moab. The festival offers group shuttles and rides, movie premiere, townie tour, Super D Race, DH Race and an outrageous costume party., Tracy Reed, 435-259-4688, [email protected], moabhodown.com