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If a view of the Colorado River isn't enough to compel you to ride Mary's Loop the chance to get your adrenaline really pumping ought to do the trick.
Photo: Anne Keller
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Fruita Colorado locator
The nearest airport is in Grand Junction, 5 miles east on I-70; you'll need a rental car to get to Fruita.
BIKE RENTALS
Visit Troy Rarick's downtown bike shop, Over the Edge Sports (rentals from $45, including helmet; 202 E. Aspen Ave.; 970/858-7220).
WHERE TO STAY
Stonehaven Inn (4 units from $85, including breakfast; 800/303-0898) features huge breakfasts, a hot tub, and bike storage.
IF YOU GO IN APRIL
The 13th Annual Fat Tire Festival is April 24-27, 2008 ( fruitamountainbike.com). Daily group rides plus an expo with bikes, food, and gear for sale. Some events require an advance festival pass ($25 before noon Apr 21, $30 after); most are free.
Or consider Fruita's other signature event, the Mike the Headless Chicken Festival (May 16-17, 2008; free; 970/858-0360), celebrating the life of a local chicken who, in 1945, survived for 18 months after
being beheaded. Buy Chicken Noodle Soap, enter a Peep-eating contest, or join the Run Like a Headless Chicken 5K ($17 registration).
