July Overnight Ride to the North Rim

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Our first overnight ride of 2008...We are planning to ride north on Hwy 89 through Page, and continue toward Kanab, Utah. This is an easy 300 mile putt, so we should arrive before dinner.

The Shilo Inn or Aikens Lodge, both in Kanab, have rooms available for $60 a night (double occupancy). Both hotels have pools and biker-friendly parking. I think the Shilo Inn is non-smoking only.

Sunday morning, after an early breakfast, we will ride down the 89A back into Arizona, toward Jacob Lake and the North Rim. Talk about a great place to hold CAB Sunday services! I have been to the Grand Canyon many times, but never to the North Rim. I can only imagine how spectacular it must be.

The return trip will take us through the Vermillion Cliffs and Marble Canyon, back down Hwy 89 toward Cameron. Here, we will head west on the 64 toward the South Rim, and on down Hwy 180 into Williams.

You all know the way home from here, unless anyone wants to check out the Desert Road Riders MC 15th Annual Great Escape Rally (which will probably be just about over by the time we get there).

So, we are looking at almost 700 miles round-trip, with one night in Kanab. If this weekend adventure sounds good to you, just mark your calendars for July 12th and 13th, be sure and RSVP to let us know your plans, and we will continue to look for overnight lodging in Utah. This is a world-class ride (are ya listening, Frenchie?) so make your plans early. I hope we see everyone then.

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