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    2016 Rockwell Relay: 4 Riders, 2 National Parks, 525 Miles

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    Now in its seventh year, the Rockwell Relay is one of the premiere cycling races in Utah. Not only does the route take riders through some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet, but the race is now owned by Charity Vision with all proceeds going to help cure blindness in developing countries around the world. Talk about a feel-good ride!

    2016 Rockwell Relay Course Map

    The Rockwell Relay covers 525 beautiful miles in Southern Utah.
    The Rockwell Relay covers 525 beautiful miles in Southern Utah.

    Here’s how it works:

    • You get a team of 4 riders
    • The 525-mile course is divided into 12 legs (44 mile avg)
    • Each rider covers three legs
    • Racers continue on the course through the night
    • Race starts in Moab, UT and ends in Ivins, UT
    • $9200 total cash purse available for open-class teams
    • Price is $185/cyclist through May 15, $200 until May 31

    More Info/Register: RockwellRelay.com

    A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. With extreme attention to detail, he has been a technical product manager for top 10 web properties, eCommerce businesses and SaaS companies for 20+ years. The combination of outdoor experience and technical savvy gives him a unique perspective that is channeled into every gear review. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground. He rigorously tests every product and usually uses them beyond their intended purpose -- just for the sake of testing. (Note: Jason receives sample products in exchange for authentic reviews. He is not paid, nor influenced to share anything other than his honest opinions.)

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