What to expect when attending the 2025 Skinny Tire Fall Festival
Fall Festival Details
As of the writing of this blog post, the Skinny Tire Fall Festival is just 40 days away! For those of you perhaps on the fence, we thought we would give you a more detailed look into the weekend’s events, the routes, the host hotel, and more.
A thorough timed-out itinerary will be emailed to all registered cyclists within 7 days of the event.
This communication is more like the menu of what’s to come. :)
Pre-Event
Our forever gracious host hotel - The Aarchway Inn - is where we will once again stage our event rider check-in, ride starts, emergency personnel, and all things Fall Festival. The Aarchway Inn also offers all registered cyclists a sweet discount rate! You have to call to request the rate and check availability. (435-259-2599) The Aarchway Inn is just north of the hustle and bustle of the downtown main street, providing an amazing space to spread out, clean your bike, stretch, and take in the amazing canyon wall views. Click here to view a map.
Friday before the event, we will be setup behind the Aarchway Inn from 2-6pm for rider check-in. Here, cyclists can make sure they are registered for the event (wristbands required on route), receive the necessary cycle items (like helmet tags!), get route map information, and maybe even a small token of appreciation from us (wink wink.)
This is also an opportunity for you to meet the organizers, pick-up pre-purchased merchandise, view maps, ask questions and mingle with other cyclists.
Bike Mechanic
A bike mechanic will be available Friday afternoon for light wrenching at rider check-in.
Day 1 - Bull Canyon Overlook Route
64 miles, view map
5,590’ Elevation change
This out-and-back route is worthy of your cycling resume! Cyclists will head down scenic Highway 128, locally known as “River Road” - aptly named as you carve through the canyon parallel to the Colorado River. We’ll turn onto Castleton Road and slowly build our ascent as we climb through and past Castle Valley.
After a powerful climb, we’ll hit our peak at one of our favorite (and lesser known) vistas, The Bull Canyon Overlook, located on Fisher Mesa. Here you can take in the incredible views and even walk to some real dinosaur tracks, before heading back towards our starting point.
There will be three aid stations on the route, roving SAG support, and an endless amount of photo-op locations from canyon walls, to river overlooks to high-altitude terrain…to yes, dino tracks. 🦕
Sights from Day 1 route. Click any image to view larger.
We’re Here For You!
Along the routes we have aid stations fully stocked with food, water, repair kits, radio communication team and smiling faces to help you meet your goals! We also have support vehicles on route to aid cyclists too far from a station.
Day 1 - Post-Cycling
After your ride, join your fellow participants back at the Aarchway Inn and enjoy a plentiful hot lunch served by our friends at Have Cooker, Will Travel. There will be plenty of hydration options, food choices, places to enjoy your meal in the shade or sun, and stories of 60 miles that were (or weren’t, it’s cool) conquered! We will also have live music on the stage for your entertainment.
We will also have a massage therapist on site. Booking will be held on site with a therapist.
Sit back and reminisce on the ride with some great food, great music, and great company. (And don’t forget, if you stay at the Aarchway - pool or hot tub time!)
Enjoy a hot lunch and musical entertainment after the ride! A massage therapist will also be on site.
Day 2- Potash Road
Our full route description, elevation map, and GPS link can be found here, but here is the abbreviated version:
The Route: 32 total miles, 1445’ elevation gain (view map)
What Will I See?
For miles, you'll spot rock climbers on the infamous “Wallstreet” and cycle past 1,000-year-old Anasazi petroglyphs carved in the ancient rock wall.
Snacks will be available at the turnaround/ aid station.
Great For: Cyclists who want a easier day for day 2 and to be rewarded with epic views and a relaxing ride.
Support: There will be 1 aid station, as well as roving SAG vehicles.
Day 2 - Post-Cycling
After your ride, join your fellow participants back at the Aarchway Inn and enjoy a plentiful hot lunch served by our friends at Have Cooker, Will Travel. There will be plenty of hydration options, food choices, places to enjoy your meal in the shade or sun. We will also have live music on the stage for your entertainment.
We will also have a massage therapist on site. Booking will be held on site with a therapist.
Sit back and reminisce on the ride with some great food, great music, and great company. (And don’t forget, if you stay at the Aarchway - pool or hot tub time!)
Enjoy a hot lunch and musical entertainment after the ride! A massage therapist will also be on site.
Day 3- Dead Horse Point State Park
Our full route description, elevation map, and GPS link can be found here, but here is the abbreviated version:
The Route: 60 total miles, 3,800’ elevation change (view map)
What Will I See?
Towering Canyon walls, Arches entrance, dinosaur museum, mesas, and grand canyon-worthy views in the state park.
Snacks will be available at DHPSP and all aid stations.
Great For: Cyclists who want a challenge on day 3, to be rewarded with epic views from the top, and who like to coast on newer pavement and a smooth bike path on the return.
Support: There will be 3 aid stations, as well as roving SAG vehicles.
Day 3 - Post Cycling
Post ride, we’ll provide to-go sandwiches sure to satisfy your well-earned hunger from that epic climb! A local Moab deli will provide the sandwiches. They make amazing food, and will be sure to have plenty of carnivore and vegetarian, GF options available.
Be sure to swing by the front of Aarchway Inn to collect your sandwich, chips and a drink post ride.
Free Time in Moab?
More energy than you know what to do with? Check out discovermoab.com for hiking trails, scenic drives through Arches National Park, climbing, river tours, and more. Moab is an adventurer’s paradise and there is no shortage of things to do when off your bike. We recommend making the most of your time in town.
Where to Eat in Moab?
Well, that’s a question that has endless answers! We have a lot of amazing eateries in Moab, and what’s most amazing is, almost all of them are locally owned and operated. While we could list all of our favorites, here are some others who’ve already put time into sharing their thoughts:
Cyclists hanging out at the Aarchway Inn post ride.
The Skinny Tire Fall Festival, September 20th, 21st & 22nd
We hope this summary of what you can expect when attending the Skinny Tire Fall Festival is helpful and gets you pumped for the rides! We are working hard to plan a safe, exciting, and memorable experience for you. Still have questions? No problem! Send us an email to info@skinnytireevents.com or call us at (801) 943-0181.
