Location: Tooele, Utah
Description: Join us on a fun ride through some of Utah’s historical Ghost Towns of Yesteryear. This is the perfect ride to start the season. Few hills, mostly flat country, little traffic, the Pony Express trail, and awe inspiring vistas. Keep a watchful eye and you may even see some old miners off in the distance. Keen ears may hear the faint notes of bugles from old Camp Floyd, which was the largest military installation in the United States & the third largest city in Utah. Come, join the ranks of Ghost Town Ridersj of the past!
Help Support Valley Mental Health — There are over 19,000 severe and persistently mentally ill clients served by Valley Mental Health on a regular basis in Salt Lake, Tooele, and Summit counties. Valley Mental Health works to cultivate an environment that promotes the emotional, physical and social wellbeing of their clients. 100% of all additional donations go directly to Valley Mental Health.
Your entry fee gets:
– Quality event sox
– 6 food and rest stops
– On road SAG support
– Equipment drop off & pick-up
– A unique event pin
– End of ride raffle with prizes worth 100’s of dollars
– A fun & satisfying day
Safety – All riders must be aware of and obey the traffic laws of the state of Utah. The road ways along the course of this event are rural roads but are not closed. Several of the roads have narrow shoulders so you must exercise caution at all times. Be prepared to share the road with vehicular traffic. Use proper hand signals for all turns and stops, for the safety of drivers and your fellow riders. All riders are required to wear a helmet, and to ride single file, except for passing. All riders must be off the roads by 4:30pm.
Equipment Drop Off – Each rider will be provided with a bag at registration, suitable for equipment & clothing drop off. The first three rest stops will have someone to help you mark your bag and see that it gets returned to the finish. B2B will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Waiver – All Riders will be required to sign a waiver during check in. No one may sign for another rider (except guardians).
Bailey’s Finish Line Bar-B-Q Celebration – Are you starving at the end of a ride? Need a protein boost? Join us for the optional Bailey’s Bar-B-Q. You have your choice! Bar-B-Q’d steak, chicken or veggie entrée. In addition there will be salads, beans, corn on the cob, and all the trimmings, plus some decadent desserts for a fantastic, finger lickin way to relax and enjoy new and old friends.
Can’t ride but still want to help? Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. Receive an event shirt, snacks, a meal, and our gratitude for helping. A good time is assured. If you or someone you know would like to help with this or future events call Bob at 801.677.0134.
Date – May 5, 2012
Time – Registration 6:30 to 8:30 am. Ride starts 7:30 am Must be on road by 8:30 am
Place – Deseret Peak complex, 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele Utah
Directions – I–80 to exit 99. Proceed to 2nd light (approx 3 miles) turn right, go 5 miles to Sheep Ln. & turn left, go 3.2 miles turn right onto St Rt 112 go 1/2 mile to entrance and turn right into complex. We’re where all the bikes are.
Registration and CheckIn – Early registration is encouraged, however registration will be accepted up to the morning of the event. Early check-in will be available Tue 5/1 at Bountiful Bicycle (2482 S Hwy 89, Btfl); Wed 5/2 Infinite Cycle (3818 W 13400 So Riverton ); Thur 5/3 at Cottonwood Cyclery (2594 E Bengal Sandy); 4:30-7pm; and Sat beginning 6:30 am at the Deseret Peak Complex.
Please Note: We will ride regardless of weather! All registration fees are nonrefundable.
Start of the ride: 2012-05-05
More Details: here