Join us for BRA~SU ~ Bike Ride Across Scenic Utah ~ an incredible road expedition that will introduce you to 3 states(Nevada, Utah, & Colorado); 7 National Parks(Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Glen Canyon, Mesa Verde, Arches, & Canyonlands); 3 National Monuments (Grand Staircase - Escalante, Natural Bridges, & Hovenweep); and 5 nations(Paiute Nation, Kaibab Nation, Navajo Nation, Ute Nation, & United States of America) where you will view some of the most scenic, remote, awe inspiring, and magnificent country in the world. You will have the opportunity to ride through country that is basically unchanged since before the first white eyes set sight on it and has been the least explored section of the United States. The panoramic views, scenic outlooks, pristine air, and picturesque country will leave you awestruck and breathless at the wonder of this country. This tour is limited to 40 riders.
This fully supported adventure sets out on the road May 21st with three options: 2 full weeks of excitement and adventure May 21st through June 5th. Or one magnificent week May 21st thru May 27th; or one week of incredible riding from May 27th thru June 5th. Besides the incredible sunsets you will enjoy mouthwatering meals every evening at your campsite and a satisfying breakfast to begin each new adventurous day. Camping fees, Park and Monument entrance fees, breakfast and dinners, and full SAG service included.
This expedition is meant as 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 at every stop except two (Please contact us and we will be happy to help you make your reservations at these motels and B&B's). 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 weather is "if you don't like the weather, wait 20 minutes and it will change" Due 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 freezing temperatures during the nights at altitude while the days will be 60 to 70. In lower altitudes temperature can reach the 90's during the heat of day. 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, leggings or tights, a skull cap, gloves, a rain jacket, and arms. While we usually carry a supply of 700 mm tires and tubes, if your bike requires a different size please some extra. There are few if any bike shops in the majority of where we will be traveling. Please bring plenty of your favorite sun screen, you will be exposed to a great deal of sunshine and at altitudes where sun protection is necessary. This is a camping expedition so please remember your tent and sleeping bag & mattress. We will have some power available to charge camera batteries, mattress pumps, phones, and computers.
Additional Information
With the exception of 2.2 miles this expedition is on well maintained paved roads.
Total mileage = 815 miles Daily average = 67 miles
All nights, except one, will be spent at campgrounds; Every night, except 2 there will be motels or B&B's in the vicinity if someone desires a more luxurious evening's rest (motel accommodations are not included in the fee).
Luggage and gear is limited to 2 forty pound bags 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.
The majority of this expedition will be in areas that are fairly remote and outside communication is generally very limited or unavailable (we will have a Sat phone with us in case of emergency).
Terrain will vary from desert to alpine. Expect wide ranges in temperature. Night time temperatures may drop to freezing, while day time temperatures may reach into the 80’s or 90's.
Fees -
- Please call to discuss this year's fee schedule.
River Rafting - Want a change? On our rest day in Bluff we have made arrangements with Wild River Expeditions for a river rafting trip down the San Juan river to Mexican Hat. Enjoy a restful day drifting along the river; at two stops you will have the chance to examine ancient petroglyphs and a little further along explore 800 year old cliff dwellings. After a gourmet lunch you will enter a deep chasm where you will see desert big horn sheep and 300 million year old fossils. Limited to 27 people.
River Rafting Trip $175.00
Itinerary -
Week 1
| Week 2
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Day 1 Nevada line to St George
67 mi. 1,550' gain
| Day 8 Hite to Natural Bridges
45 mi. 3,336' gain
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Day 2 St George to Zion
51 mi. 2,152' gain
| Day 9 Natural Bridges to Monument Valley
67 mi. 2,641 gain
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Day 3 Zion to Bryce Canyon
84 mi. 4,708' gain
| Day 10 Monument Valley to Bluff
49 mi. 2,080' gain
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Day 4 Rest & Sight Seeing
| Day 11 Rest Day River Rafting?
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Day 5 Bryce Canyon to Boulder
76 mi. 3,963' gain
| Day 12 Bluff to Mesa Verde
76 mi. 2,949' gain
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Day 6 Boulder to Caineville
62 mi. 5,495' gain
| Day 13 Mesa Verde to Montecello
81 mi. 2,165' gain
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Day 7 Caineville to Hite
73 mi. 2,067' gain
| Day 14 Montecello to Moab
51 mi. 1,175' gain
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| Day 15 Rest & Sight Seeing
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| Day 16 Packing, Hugs, & Departure
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Arrival - Riders should plan on arriving in St. George Utah by Friday evening May 21. We will assemble at the Shuttle Inn Lodge (America's Best Value) (if you wish you we will make reservations for you for Friday night). Saturday morning we will bus all riders and their bikes to the Nevada border, from where we will ride to Snow Canyon State Park, a ride of 67 miles.
The closest airport to St George is the Las Vegas Airport and there is shuttle service available to St George and the Shuttle Inn Lodge (There are 2 shuttles with similar names, make certain they will take you to Shuttle Inn). Please call 801-677-0134 to let us know your arrival time. For those that choose to drive, we will have parking arrangements made for storage of your vehicles. We will also have arrangements made for the storage of bike boxes (there may be a small fee)
Departure - BRA~SU crosses the state of Utah and ends at Moab UT. We will have transportation available to return us to St. George, UT. Once in St. George we will go to a point where you can disassemble your bike to prepare it for shipping and we will drop you off at the Shuttle Inn Lodge to return to the Las Vegas Airport if that is your destination, or your car.
Payments & Cancellation Policy - A 30% deposit is required to hold your place in the ride. Full payment is required at least 30 days before the starting date. No invoices will be sent. Non-payment of balance will be considered a cancellation.
In the event of rider cancellation (at least 30 days prior to start date) 10% of the total tour cost will be retained to cover our administrative costs. If Bike2Bike receives cancellation notice 29 - 15 days prior to start date a cancellation fee of 50% of total tour cost will apply. No refunds will be given if notification is received less than 15 days prior to start date.
Bike2Bike considers cancellation notification to be effective the date written notice is received by us.
Because situations can arise that necessitate cancellation of a planned tour, Bike2Bike recommends you consider travel insurance. A few options are:
www.insuremytrip.com www.travelguard.com
www.travelex-insurance.com www.protecttrip.com