Sports Recreation

Road Trip

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

By Scott Fitzgerald

Jackson Hole, Wyo.-Work has slowed down, good skiing is still far off, and the mountain bike itch still needs scratching. Road trip! Even if it feels like warm and dry riding is out of your reach, we have tons of close riding options almost year round.

As this is our last Single Track of the year, I want to leave you a fall/winter/spring guide to bicycle road tripping. Off to Moab... maybe we’ll see you there!

Pocatello, ID
Drive time: two and a half hours
Time of the Year: fall & spring with some winter dry spells
Must Ride: City Creek Trails
isu.edu/outdoor/mtbike.htm

Salt Lake City, UT
Drive Time: five hours
Time of the Year:
virtually year round
Must Ride: Bobsled Trail
www.utahmountainbiking.com

Vernal, UT
Drive Time: four to five hours
Time of the Year: virtually year round - a hidden gem!
Must Ride: Retail Sale
www.altitudecycle.com

Moab, UT
Drive Time: eight to nine hours
Time of the Year:
virtually year round
Must Ride:
Amasaback to Jackson’s Hole
www.chilebikes.com

Fruita, CO
Drive Time: eight to nine hours
Time of the Year:
virtually year round
Must Ride: Troy Built
www.otesports.com
PERMALINK:
Road Trip | Planet JH News Article: Single Track Mind

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