Itinerary:
Friday, August 20
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Check-in and pre-ride party for all riders at the Social Hall (55 E. Center St).
Saturday, August 21
- Starting area is at 100 East and Center St.
- 5:00 am - 6:30 am Early check-in for late arrivals.
- 6:15 am Pre-ride meeting for 200 mile riders.
- 6:30 am Mass start for 200 mile riders.
- 6:45 am Pre-ride meeting for 50 & 100 mile riders.
- 7:00 am Mass start for 50 & 100 mile riders.
Weather
The average daily high is 80 degrees, the average low is 50. This can also be thunderstorm season and afternoon showers are not unusual. The festival events will not be cancelled due to weather.
Utah's only fully supported, 200 mile, one day cycling adventure. Unique 50, 100, and 200 mile options! Saturday August 21, 2010
Escape the heat! The average high is only 80 degrees in Panguitch.
Located in the center of Utah's Color Country, this ride follows a spectacular route through the heart of the old west. Traveling on some of this country's most scenic back roads, you will pass by national parks, historic communities and vistas of the old west; it's almost as if traveling through history itself! Come and experience the old west in real time!
Fully stocked rest stops, a great lunch for all, and a post ride dinner for the 200 milers.
Due to the popularity of the Panguitch area, hotels are booking up fast. We have located all the neighboring hotels that still have rooms left in order to help you find lodging.
Preferred lodging:
New Western Motel
www.newwesternmotel.com
2nd East Center Street Panguitch,
Utah, USA - 84759.
Phone: (435) 676-8876. Fax: (435) 676-8954.
Email: info@newwesternmotel.com
Color Country Motel
www.colorcountrymotel.com
526 North Main Street Panguitch,
UT 84759 (435) 676-2386
Horizon Motel
730 N. Main, PO Box 778
Panguitch, UT
Phone: 800-776-2651 / (435) 676-2651
Blue Pine Motel
130 N Main, PO Box 614
Panguitch, UT
Phone: 800 299 6115 / 435 676 8197
Marianna Inn Motel
699 N Main,
Panguitch, Utah 84759
Phone: 800-331-7407 / (435) 676-8844
Panguitch Inn
50 N Main,
Panguitch, Utah 84759
Phone: 800-331-7407
Rubys Inn (In Bryce - 40 minute drive)
26 South Main Street
Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764
Toll Free: 1-866-866-6616
If resort themed accommodations are more your style, we have arranged a special $99 dollar rate at The Grand Lodge at Brian Head. The Brian Head Resort is roughly 45 minutes away from Panguitch but it can provide a more resort style environment at a very affordable price. In addition to the upscale accommodations, Brian Head is also hosting the Festival of Flavors the same weekend as The Desperado.
The Grand Lodge at Brian Head
314 Hunter Ridge Rd
Brian Head, UT 84719
Phone: 435-677-9000
If you have any questions about The Desperado, please call:
Contact Information:
435.680.0705
info@spingeeks.com
www.desperadodual.com
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The Garfield County Fair is on this same weekend as our Desperado Dual which is great news for family and friends. This year is looking bigger and better than ever with a Carnival, Great Entertainment, the ever popular Ping Pong Ball Drop, Fish Grab for the kids, Horse Fun Day, Livestock and Small Animal shows along with many more Fair events and activities.
Go to Garfield County's tourism website for more information as well as lodging.
