© Beth Puliti
If you haven't worked in the cycling industry or for a bike shop, you've likely never been able to try out all the new bike models coming out the following year. Well, that's about to change.
Western Spirit mountain bike tours recently announced a consumer outdoor demo event called Outerbike that's scheduled to take place from September 30 through October 3, 2010. Here's the best part: The event is taking place in Moab, Utah! What could be better than riding your dream bike on world famous mountain bike trails?
For $150, you can ride mountain and road bikes from Cannondale, Fox, Ibis, Kona, Marin, Maverick, Pivot, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, Specialized, Trek, Turner and Yeti. The new suspension from Fox is also available to test out. Trailhead lunches, shuttles and discounted admission to parties and film screenings are included in the registration fee as well.
I've been to Interbike's Outdoor Demo before (a similar trade-only event) and had a heck of a time riding West Coast singletrack on bikes I could only dream of owning. I have a feeling you'd love it too.
To sign up, visit www.outerbike.com or call 800-845-2453.