Press Release LAGBRAU II 2005 - "The World's Most Scenic Bicycle Ride" "A call to peddles" to all capable Utahns to come join bicycle enthusiast from nearly every state and Canada who have already registered for the second edition of the "Legacy Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Utah" Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2005. Is it truly the world's most scenic week-long bicycle ride? Come and see why nobody from out of state has argued with that presumptuous quote. Most Utahns do not appreciate what is right under their noses, and there is no better way to enjoy it than from the saddle of their own bicycle. The LAGBRAU is unique in that we will shuttle the riders from St. George to Blanding before the ride or after, which enables you to cover twice as much scenery as the loop rides in Southern Utah. Those coming from the west can leave their cars in St. George and join those flying into Las Vegas who will catch the St. George Shuttle to St. George where they will load their bikes Saturday at 8 a.m. to shuttle to Blanding at 9 a.m. Others coming from the east will leave their cars in Blanding, and we will shuttle them back at the end of the week. Utahns have a choice to leave their cars in St. George or Blanding. Imagine averaging about 63 miles a day on paved roads that have received the prestigious designations of State or National Scenic Byway, and All American Road, while enjoying the scenery of 3 National Parks, 3 National Monuments, 3 National Forests (at the peak of their fall colors), 1 National Recreation Area, a variety of ancient Indian ruins and the options of 4 State Parks including Edge of the Cedars State Park, Petrified Forest State Park, Kodacrome State Park, and Goblin Valley State Park, which was recently designated as one of the five most unique state parks in the country. It is a bicycle ride like no other, a veritable feast for the eyes. The LAGBRAU is fully supported and includes 7 days of catered meals, park passes, camping fees, entertainment, sag wagons, medical emergency care, and transportation of camping gear and bicycles. In addition, the final night, you have the option of taking in the play, All's Well That Ends Well, at the famous Cedar City Shakespearean Festival. How appropriate is that? A $100 discount is offered to all Utahns until the ride is full. Normally the LAGBRAU registration fee is $595. Other commercial rides in Southern Utah that do not cover as much can range from $700 to $2400 a week. For those who can only sneak away from work for a day, come join us Thursday evening in Panquitch to ride through Cedar Breaks National Monument and Dixie National Forest on Friday, and Zions National Park on Saturday for $180. If you can break away from work for two days, come join us in Escalante on Wednesday evening and include the ride to Bryce Canyon National Park the Petrified Forest State Park, and a shuttle option to see Kodacrome State Park on Thursday. Enjoy the final three days for $250. IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER! * The goal of the LAGBRAU is to raise enough money to hold a Native American Youth Leadership Conference to help youth-at-risk find their direction and prepare for productive careers.