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The Tour of the Moon was made famous in the 1980’s Coors Classic and later in the cycling movie American Flyers. Its legacy continues as one of the premier road cycling events in the western United States.
The National Forest Service caps our participation at 2,200, and we sell out every year, so sign up now to get your spot! A portion of your registration fee goes to support One Riverfront and Bicycle Colorado.
Stick around after your ride for the Harvest Moon Celebration, complete with an expo, lunch, live entertainment and beer garden. Check out the latest cycling gear, accessories and nutrition products. You’ll find great bargains on apparel, equipment and more. Inform your friends and family that the expo is also open during the ride itself, so while you are on the course, they can enjoy the exhibits.
Lunch is provided to all Icon Tour of the Moon participants. Your wristband will act as your meal voucher.
Tickets to the lunch will also be available for friends and family for $20 each. You may purchase them at the event or when you register online.
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In addition to an incredible experience cycling through the monument, each participant will receive:
Registration is limited to the first 2,200 riders, so please register early to ensure a spot! This event has sold out many times in the past.
Ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tandems are allowed on the course, but each rider on the tandem bicycle must register separately.
All riders will receive a bike number and wristband. You must wear your event wristband at all times. Your wristband will give you access inside the Colorado National Monument, allow for refreshments at the aid stations as well as act as your ticket for lunch and prize drawings at the post-ride party.
Your bike number should be attached to the top tube of your bike. Colorado State Patrol has the authority to remove anyone without a bike number from the event and you could be subject to legal charges.
Online registration will close on Sunday, September 22 @ at 12 midnight.
We highly suggest that you register early as the event is likely to sell out!
If the event is not sold out, walk-up registration will be hosted at the Two Rivers Convention Center at the following times:
ALL registrations includes a donation to One Riverfront and Bicycle Colorado.
Price Increases:
April 2 – $140
June 25 – $155
September 27 & 28 – $170
All packets will ONLY be available at the VIP Party on Friday 9/27 @ avalon theater.
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Packet Pick-Up at Two Rivers Convention Center
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Pre-Ride Exhibitor Festival at Two Rivers Convention Center
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Showing @ the Avalon Theater
6:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. – Packet Pick-Up at Two Rivers Convention Center
7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. – Ride Start
Please plan to start your ride between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. ALL riders MUST be on the road by 8:30 a.m. You must have lights on your bike, both front and rear, when riding in the Monument. You may purchase lights when registering online or at packet pick-up in Grand Junction. If you forget your lights and care to support a local GJ shop, here are our recommendations – Ruby Canyon, Browns Cycles
10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Harvest Moon Celebration (Exhibitor Festival, Post-Ride Lunch, Beer Garden, Live Entertainment, Massages and Prize Drawings)
3:30 p.m. – Course Closes
All cyclists will start and finish at Two Rivers Convention Center in downtown Grand Junction. The ride will begin with a spectacular trek through the Colorado National Monument. After exiting the Monument, riders may elect to tackle a metric century through the beautiful farm country and surrounding areas of Fruita or opt for the classic 41-mile loop back to GJ.
All cyclists will start and finish at Two Rivers Convention Center in downtown Grand Junction. The ride will begin with a spectacular trek through the Colorado National Monument. After exiting the Monument, riders may elect to tackle a metric century through the beautiful farm country and surrounding areas of Fruita or opt for the classic 41-mile loop back to GJ.
The Colorado National Monument requires all cyclists (regardless of whether they are in an organized event or on their own) to have a white light that is visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a red light that is visible from at least 200 feet to the rear. The Monument has three tunnels, bored through solid rock, that are not lit, thus the reason for the safety requirement. All cyclists and support vehicles are required to use the lights in the three tunnels. You may turn them off once you’ve exited, but for your safety we advise that you leave them on the duration of the ride.
This is NOT a race, you may start your ride between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. ALL riders MUST be on the road by 8:30 a.m. and have a front and rear light in order to ride through the Monument (EAST ENTRANCE) .
There will be three to four aid stations on the course. Each aid station will be stocked with water, energy drink, nutrition bars/snacks, fruit, bagels, trail mix, etc. Please note, it is possible that each aid stations may not be stocked with all the same items. Aid Station details – mileage, location and hours of operation – will be shared in the near future.
Staff will be at the east entrance of the Monument to check if you have a wristband and lights; both are required to enter and continue your ride per our permit stipulations with the National Park Service. Please make them visible to staff and park employees and know that this “check point” is not an aid station and will not have refreshments or toilets. The entrance needs to remain free of congestion so not to inconvenience the Monument’s daily visitors.
Sag wagons will rove the course with additional water and supplies, while providing roadside assistance to those experiencing mechanical problems or those who become too fatigued to finish. Please be prepared however to handle your own flats and minor repairs. Road Marshals, Colorado State Patrol and Rapid Response will be on hand to help make your ride safe and enjoyable.
Two Rivers Convention Center is located in Downtown Grand Junction, CO.
Click here for a detailed parking map of Downtown Grand Junction.
Merge onto I-70 West and follow it approximately 225 miles until you reach the I-70 BL.
Take the I-70 BL (Exit 37) toward U.S. 6/Clifton/Grand Junction.
Merge onto I-70 BL West and follow it 7.7 miles until you reach Main Street.
Two Rivers Convention Center is located at 159 Main Street.
Head south on I-15 toward Las Vegas / Cheyenne and follow it approximately 50 miles.
At Exit 258, merge onto U.S. 6 East toward Price / Manti, crossing into Colorado.
Follow U.S. 6 for approximately 212 miles until U.S. 6 East becomes I-70 East.
Travel east on I-70 East for approximately 15 miles.
Merge onto I-70 BL East at Exit 26 and go toward Grand Junction.
After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto Main Street.
Two Rivers Convention Center is located at 159 Main Street.
There is plenty of parking in downtown Grand Junction whether you are staying or just parking in the morning. If you are lucky we do have a few spots at Two Rivers Convention Center, but they do fill up fast
What will you find during your visit to Grand Junction? Awe-inspiring natural beauty and the dramatic red rock landscape of the Colorado National Monument; exhilarating outdoor adventures including hiking, camping or skiing on the Grand Mesa; hundreds of miles of world-class mountain biking such as the Kokopelli Trail; incredible whitewater rafting on the Colorado River; stunning golf courses whose green fairways are juxtaposed against the craggy Redland desert; peaceful places to reflect and unwind amidst the natural splendor of Colorado’s Western Slope; and a charming downtown full of great shops, restaurants, art galleries and so much more. This is Grand Junction and the Grand Valley – Colorado’s Wine Country!
Below is a list of our host hotels with a variety of pricing options. Should these sell out or if you’d prefer other lodging options, please contact the Grand Junction Visitors and Convention Bureau as there are a number of hotels available in the Grand Valley.
All downtown properties are within walking distance to over 150 shops, providing guests with an enticing array of galleries, restaurants, museums, a variety of boutiques and the Two Rivers Convention Center.
Please request the Tour of the Moon rate when making your reservation. Rates are applicable September 27 – 29.
1-970-424-5777
236 Main Street
www.marriott.com/GJTSH
Online Group Booking Code:
King –TMOTMOA
Two Queens – TMOTMOB
Deluxe Rooms with 1 King or 2 Queens
Laundry Facilities
Microwaves and Refrigerators
Marlo’s Lounge
1-970-242-2525
225 Main Street
www.marriott.com/GJTFI
Online Group Booking Code:
single – TMOTMOA
Single and Double Studio Suites – TMOTMOB
One and Two Bedroom Suites (not included with special rate pricing)
Tempur-Pedic Beds
Laundry Facilities
Microwaves and Refrigerators
1-970-243-3222 or 877-307-5678
205 Main Street
www.grandjunction.hamptoninn.com
Online Group Booking Code: TOU
Deluxe Rooms with 1 King or 2 Queens
Whirlpool Suites
743 Horizon Dr,
Grand Junction, CO
1-970-241-8888
Full-service amenities including a fitness center and swimming pool.
sales@grandvistahotel.com
2790 Crossroads Blvd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
1-800-800-7796
1-970-241-8411
I-70 location, full service hotel with 158 rooms and mini-suites, Oliver’s Restaurant & Bailey’s Lounge, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, 24 hour gift shop and an exercise room.
Ask for Tour of the Moon rate.
www.grandvistahotel.com
