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Tour Beta:

• Meeting Location: On Day 1 cyclists meet the guides and support vehicle at 8:00am at the Marriott on Horizon Drive next to the airport in Grand Junction, Colorado.  The Marriott has an airport shuttle and full hot breakfast.
  

• Ending Location: The tour ends at the Marriott on Horizon Drive in Grand Junction, Colorado after Day 6′s stage to Lake Powell.  Cyclists are shuttled from Lake Powell back to Grand Junction.

• Pre and Post Tour Lodging:  Riders are responsible for their own lodging for night preceding and following the tour as needed at any Grand Junction/Fruita area facility of their liking. The Marriott will provide a preferred rate (to be announced) for our clients in 2012.
  

• Tour Size: 6 to 18 riders

• 2012 Tour Cost: $2,395- The inclusive cost includes five nights lodging, six days of dining, all taxes, entrance fees, lunch on the route, energy food, liquid refreshments, shuttles, guide service, and mechanical support. 
  *Single Room Supplement $395-
  *Alcoholic beverages & guide gratuity are additional
• 2012 Lodging: The Redrocks tour is priced for double room occupancy.
  ** The single-supplement option (single-room occupancy) $495- includes five nights lodging.
  ** If a solo cyclist is willing to share a room, Lizard Head Cycling will attempt to match the cyclist with a same-sex roommate.
  ** If a roommate is unavailable, the solo cyclist on the Redrocks Tour receives a $200- discount off the cost of single-supplement/single-room occupancy.
• Bike Rental: Specialized Carbon Roubaix Elites are available for rent a at $40-/day.  The bikes come serviced and fully equipped with computers, lights, pump, tubes and multi-tool.  These bikes have proven to be comfortable and high performing.
• Bike Shipping:   Convenient and competitively priced bike shipping/assembly is available through High Country Shipping. (877.231.1363).  Contact High Country Shipping to arrange for shipping & bike assembly through our partner bike shops.
• Bike Gearing:  A low gear of 39×27 is sufficient on most days.  Riders will find a lower gear of 39×29 or 39×32 useful on “Slickrock Hill”, a Hors Categorie 9-mile climb at the end of Day 2 and on the “Moki Dugway” climb on the morning of Day 6.

• Lodging: (subject to availability)
  Day 1: Gateway Canyons Resort: Gateway, Colorado (located on the Dolores river)
  Day 2: The Country Inn: Dove Creek, Colorado
  Day 3 & 4: Desert Rose Inn: Bluff, Utah (located on the San Juan river)
  Day 5: The View Hotel or Gouldings Lodge in Monument Valley, Arizona

• Tour Months: The Redrocks Tour is offered during the months of May, June, Sept, and October.
• Weather and the Redrocks Tour:
  The bike touring experience is really about one’s attitude. In 2010 three of the Redrock Canyons Tours were run in near record heat, near record cold and “perfect weather”.  The tours that were run under extreme conditions ended up being exceptionally memorable and fun.  It is the “war stories” that are told around the Thanksgiving table five years down the road. Bonding occurs through adversity creating life long friendships.  The weather will do what is does.
  “There is no bad weather, just bad clothing” (old Norwegian saying).
  
  Spring Weather Synopsis:
  Spring in Canyon Country begins in earnest during the month of March with bright warm days and cool to cold nights.  By April daytime highs reach the upper 70′s with lows in the 40′s and 50′s.  In May temperatures reach the mid to upper 80′s and by the end of the month even low 90′s. As the summer solstice approaches in June long days translate into temperatures that are regularly in the upper 80′s to mid 90′s with nighttime lows in 60′s.  Early morning roll-outs in June make for memorable sunrises with early afternoon arrivals at the hotels.Through the middle of May spring snow storms can still effect the high mountains above Redrock Canyon Country.  The mountains rise 7,000 feet above the desert and as a result the effect of late season storms on sensible weather down in the canyons usually results in 8 to 12 hours of unsettled weather such as wind and thunderstorms.  Spring is generally a windier & drier season then fall in the desert.
  
  Fall Weather Synopsis:
  Temperatures in early September are no longer as hot as mid-summer, but can still feel quite warm with afternoon highs reaching as high as the low to mid 90′s.  By the end of September temperatures are averaging in the mid to low 80′s.  By the end of October temperatures are usually in the upper 60′s to low 70′s. (great weather for long rides).  October sunlight is radiant as the slanted post autumnal equinox sun rays sustain brilliant light even at mid-day.  In mid-October the Cottonwood trees along the rivers burn yellow against the azure desert skies.As for the threat of fall rain, from mid-September through October low pressure systems will occasionally spin through the high mountains 6,000 to 8,000 feet above canyon country dusting the high peaks with the first snows of the coming season.  These weather systems translates into about 8 to 10 hours of unsettled weather down in Canyon Country.  Weather events in the desert can best be described as brief and intense in nature. 
• Dining: Cyclists dine each evening and morning at uniquely local establishments chosen by Lizard Head Cycling.  All meals are included with the costs of the tour.  
• Ride Difficulty: The Redrocks Tour is designed for “Intermediate to Advanced Cyclists.  The tour is similar to riding Ride the Rockies or Cycle Oregon. The pace is considered moderate to difficult.

• Tour Support: The tour is supported by a van and trailer which carries all luggage and equipment. The support vehicle, a 15 passenger van & trailer, provides a shuttle option from aid stations along the route.
  
• The Daily Schedule:
  Cyclists ride at their own pace.  Tour riders depart each morning as early as they choose and can use the support vehicle when they desire.  The tour is designed to provide mileage options depending on cyclist’s fitness level and desire.
  
• How the Shuttle and Mileage Options Work:
  The Redrock Canyons Tour is designed to offer cyclists a significant challenge while at the same time providing easily accessible mileage options for cyclists of varying fitness levels. This system works with a support vehicle that jumps ahead rather then “sags” to set up aid stations along the routeCyclists customize their experience by choosing to start each day’s ride from the hotel, the stage’s first aid station or at the top of the day’s big hill.  Cyclists can choose to linger at lunch & explore one of the National Monuments such as Hovenweep of Day 3 of the tour.This custom system works well for our guests, it truly allows varying abilities to enjoy the same tour.  In the big picture very few people ever visit these spectacularly remote areas of America.  Of those that do visit 99.9% will do so in a vehicle.  So if you pedal 300 of the 412 mile Redrocks Tour you are in such a small minority and should celebrate!On average only 50% of each Redrock Canyon tour’s riders pedaled every single mile of the tour.  Day 2′s big Queen Stage is a day in which many cyclists take a 15 to 30 mile “bump”.
  
• Daily Support Schedule:
  20 mile mark: liquids, energy food & fruit
  40 to 50 mile mark: lunch on the trail: fresh sandwiches, fruit, salad, smoothies & soft drinks
  75 mile mark: liquids, energy food & fruit
  
  
• Flying to Grand Junction:
  1) United connects through Denver
  2) Delta connects through Salt Lake City
  3) Allegiant Air flies directly to Grand Junction from Los Angeles & Las Vegas for $159- roundtrip.
  4) American flies directly from Dallas/Fort Worth on a seasonal basis.
  5) US Airways connects through Phoenix directly to Grand Junction
• Daily Mileage and Evening Towns:
  Day 1: 50 miles to Gateway, Colorado
  Day 2: 113 miles to Dove Creek, Colorado (82 mile Lower Mileage Option)
  Day 3: 85 miles to Bluff, Utah (58 mile Lower Mileage Option)
  Day 4: Rest day in Bluff, Utah
  Day 5: 48 miles to Monument Valley, Arizona (28 mile Lower Mileage Option)
  Day 6: 110 miles to Hite, Utah (over 5,000 feet of descending!) (75 miles is the Lower Mileage Option)
• Redrock Canyon Tour Facts:
  • Standard Mileage Option: 412 miles
  • Lower Mileage Option: 299 miles
  • The 15 passenger van that supports the tour allows for cyclists with varying fitness levels to enjoy the same tour. The van is available for shuttling each day from the aid stations.
  • Elevations range from 4,100′ to 7,100′
  • There is very little traffic on these roads.
  • Please contact us with your questions.

  *Reservations 2012:

  • Fill out this form, email it to info@LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com, and then call with you payment info.

  *Cancellation and Refund Policy:

  • Once you have reserved a spot, should you need to cancel for any reason whatsoever, we will apply the following cancellation policy.
  • For cancellations prior to 75 days before departure, a $150- processing fee per person is retained and the remainder of your deposit is refunded.
  • For cancellations 75 to 31 days before departure, 50% of your trip fees are refunded*.
  • For cancellations 30 days or less before departure, no monies are refundable*.
  • *If a replacement rider is found for the vacated spot, the deposit will be refunded minus the $150- processing fee.
  • Lizard Head Cycling Guides strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance through CSA Travel Protection

  All the best,
  Lizard Head Cycling Guides
  info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com
  970.728.5891

  Related Links:

  The San Juan Canyonlands Proposed Wilderness Act

  Classic Road Rides in National Parks (the Colorado National Monument)

  Article by David Brower on restoring Glen Canyon

  

  Day 5: Rio Colorado River Entering Glen Canyon Reservoir

   

  Road to Monument Valley

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·Lizard Head Cycling Guides coordinates bike shipping & assembly (if desired) through High Country Shipping (HCS).If you circle yes, HCS will contact you to arrange roundtrip Fed-Ex shipping from your home, work, or local bike shop.

Reservations:

·Tour Cost: $1895-, a $450- deposit is required at time of reservation.

·The tour cost is $100- less when a reservation is made 90 days or more in advance.

·The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the tour start date.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

·Once you have reserved a spot, should you need to cancel for any reason whatsoever, we will apply the following cancellation policy.

·For cancellations prior to 60 days before departure, a $50 handling fee per person is retained, and the remainder of your deposit is refunded.

·For cancellations 60 to 31 days before departure, 50% of your trip fees are refunded*.

·For cancellations 30 days or less before departure, no monies are refundable*.

·*If a replacement rider is found for the vacated spot, the deposit will be refunded minus a $100- processing fee.

·A $450- deposit will be taken upon reservation.Full payment is expected 60 days prior to departure

·Lizard Head Cycling Guides strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance throughCSA Travel Protection.

·Lizard Head Cycling Guides reserves the right to cancel any trip. Full refunds will be made in these instances. Lizard Head Cycling Guides will not be responsible for non-refundable air fare.

·EMAIL this form to: Info@LizardHeadCyclngGuides.com