Join us for BRA~SU ~ Bike Ride Across Scenic Utah ~ an incredible road expedition that will introduce you to 5 states(Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, & New Mexico); 5 National Parks(Zion, Grand Canyon, Bryce, Capitol Reef, & Glen Canyon); 5 National Monuments (Pipe Springs, Grand Staircase - Escalante, Natural Bridges, Four Corners, & Vermillion Cliffs); 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 pretty much 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 50 riders.
This fully supported adventure sets out on the road May 16th with three options: 2 full weeks of excitement and adventure May 16th through May 30th. Or one magnificent week May 16th thru May 22nd; or one week of incredible riding from May 22nd thru May 30th. 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.
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 one. (Please contact us and we will be happy to help you make your reservations at these motels and B&B's)
Additional Information
With the exception of 3 miles this expedition is on well maintained paved roads.
Total mileage = 875 miles Daily average = 69 miles
All nights will be spent at campgrounds; Every night, except 1, there will be motels in the vicinity if someone desires a more luxurouis evening's rest (motel accomadations 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 -
- Two Week Adventure May 1t thru May 30 - $1,700.00
- One Week Adventure May 16 thru May 22 - $ 900.00
- One Week Adventury May 23 thru May 30 - $1,050.00
River Rafting - Want a change? On our rest day in Bluff o 30n May 30th 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 fossis. Limited to 27 people.
River Rafting Trip $175.00
Itinerary -
Week 1 Week 2
Day 1 Nevada to St George Day 8 Bryce Canyon to Boulder
67 mi 1,550' gain 77 mi 4,193 gain
Day 2 St George to Zion Day 9 Boulder to Caineville
50 mi 2,152' gain 64 mi 3,606' gain
Day 3 Zion to Kanab UT Day 10 Caineville to Hite
87 mi 3,333' gain 74 mi 2,239' gain
Day 4 Kanab to North Rim Day 11 Hite to Natural Bridges
80 mi 5,266' gain 45 mi 3,458' gain
Day 5 North Rim to Kanab Day 12 Natrl Bridge to Mnumnt Vly
82 mi 2,008' gain 67 mi 2,822' gian
Day 6 Kanab to Bryce Canyon Day 13 Monument Valley to Bluff
75 mi 4,770' gain 49 mi 2,277' gian
Day 7 Site Seeing & Rest day Day 14 River trip & Rest day
Day 15 Bluff to 4 Corners
52 mi 1,896/ gian
Day 16 Packing, Hugs, & Departure
Arrival - Riders should plan on arriving in St. George Utah by Friday evening May 15. 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. 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 Four Corners National Monument. There is a small airport in Cortez, CO, approx. 50 miles away, and the Albuquerque airport is about 150 miles away. We will have transportation available to take us to Page, AZ, where we will spend the night in a motel and have a farewell dinner. We will leave Page at 8:00 am and travel through Vermillion Cliffs National Monument to Jacob's Lake, and then to St. George. Once in St. George we will go to a point where you can disassembel 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 cosidered 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