Winter finally arrived in northern Utah, but Moab is in prime mountain biking shape. If you don’t ski and itch for slickrock and dirt trails, then get down to Moab this weekend, March 9-11, for the annual Moab THAW event.
What is Moab THAW?
Moab Thaw is a mountain biking tradition where riders can escape the cold and try out new bikes under the desert sun. Like-minded bikers gather together, shake off the cold, and go mountain biking on some of the best trails in the world. Events include group rides, skills clinics, great food and drink, bike demos and tons of parties.
Event List
Here’s the schedule of events at Moab THAW:
FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH
- 11am LADIES PRE-EVENT: WOMEN’S RIDE/SKILLS CLINIC, MOAB BRAND TRAILS Meet at Moab Brand Trails to split into beginner, intermediate and expert groups for top notch instruction on Moab’s best new trails. Get there at 11 sharp to choose the best bike for your needs! Ride will start approximately noon.
- 4pm-5pm SHIMANO LADIES TECH CLINIC: Get some basic trail maintenance pointers from the best in the business.
- 10am-5pm pre-REGISTRATION@MOAB BRANDS TRAILHEAD Swing by Moab Brand Trails to get all the beta on the weekend’s activities(sign-up only for dudes!).
- 5:30-8:30pm ORBEA CYCLES MEET AND GREET @ ATOMIC LOUNGE (1 mile north of Poison Spider Bicycles on Hwy 191) Come hang with the reps and enjoy some apps! Additional registration and good times.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH
- 9am-10:30am RIM TOURS COFFEE AND DONUTS, MOAB BRAND TRAILS
- 10am-5pm DEMO EVENT, MOAB BRAND TRAILS More than a eighteen companies will be on hand to demo 2018’s hottest new items!
- 11am-1pm Thanks PIVOT CYCLES for lunch and snacks at Bar-M free for all pass holders!
- 7-10pm SHIMANO THAW PARTY @GRAVEL PIT LANES (1078 Millcreek Drive) FREE Bowling: Roll some strikes, rock out to the DJ and win some prizes at THAW’s infamous Saturday night party. Hors d’oeuvres provided. Tons of prizes to giveaway and auction(AUCTION AT 8:30)! Pass holders only. PRIVATE PARTY-PLEASE STOP BY THE SHIMANO BOOTH SATURDAY FOR INVITATION-THANKS SHIMANO!!
SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH
- 10am DAKINE BISCUIT AND GRAVY BREAKFAST, MOAB BRAND TRAILS Sop up Saturday’ night’s fun with a good old fashioned B&G breakfast.
- 10am-2ish, MAG 7 shuttles
- 10am-5pm DEMO EVENT, MOAB BRAND TRAILS
- 3:00-&7:00 NEW LOCAL POST EVENT-RIM TOURS BIKE SWAP Iconic local tour company sells the past generations of demo replacement parts and cycling gear, both new and used to the public. If you didn’t buy a bike from the Poison Spider that you rode at the event, maybe these guys can help you get your rig up to date.
Moab THAW has a 300 rider limit so purchase your ticket now. The cost is only $99/rider for three days of fun in the desert.
For more information, visit http://moabthaw.com/site/