Aaron Theisen
Post-Ride: Park City, Utah
Much like its famed trail system, Park City offers an almost bewildering array of options for drinks, dining and lodging. And while the dining bonafides are well-earned, with seatings fit for a Sundance Film Festival starlet, Park City's accommodations are charmingly low-key; you wouldn't get a second look walking into most restaurants in dirt-stained baggies.
No matter your destination, it's likely within quick walking distance of a stop on Park City's free and frequent public transportation system. Spend less time lapping the block for parking and more time lapping the lifts.
Despite Park City's glitzy reputation, the dining and nightlife tend to be charmingly low-key.
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Bike Shop
White Pine Touring has been serving Park City cyclists for over fifty years--roughly a millenium in the famously finicky bike-shop world. In addition to a full retail and repair space, White Pine excels at getting riders on the trail, whether it's on a guided tour or one of their weekly group rides. It doesn't hurt that riders can access the Lost Prospector network right out the front door of the shop.
Dining and Drinks
Fuel up for a long day at Salt Box, which is conveniently located near White Pine Touring and the Lost Prospector trail network. The charming restaurant has both grab-and-go and a dine-in patio, and it makes an excellent lunch spot after a morning ride. Speaking of fueling up: you can find the state's best doughnuts at a Chevron station. The high-octane pastry case at Mirror Lake Station in Kamas is an essential stop on the way to the Slate Creek trail system.
If you're riding at Deer Valley Resort, Troll Hallen, at the Stein Eriksen Lodge is the locals' lunch spot. It's the sort of place you'll see full-face helmets resting on fine leather furniture. It's also conveniently located near the base of the Sterling Express, so you can smash a burger in between Tidal Wave laps.
Follow up your big ride with authentic Mexican at Dos Olas, in the Canyons Village area five miles northwest of town, or with small plates at Shabu, a sophisticated sake bar in a speakeasy-like basement setting on historic Main Street.
The first new distillery to open in Utah since the 1870s, High West Distillery & Saloon is part of a new wave of tipple-friendly businesses in the Beehive State.
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The first distillery to open in Utah since the 19th century, High West Distillery and Saloon serves a full dinner menu alongside award-winning pours. Meanwhile, the people-watching at the No Name Saloon, a raucous two-story tavern, is unparalleled, as are your odds of joining someone's bachelorette party.
The decor at the No Name Saloon rivals the people-watching for local color.
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Lodging
Overnight accommodations in and around Park City range from business-travel to boutique and well beyond. One of your best bets, especially if traveling with family or group of bike buddies, is an on-mountain condo. Park City Lodging boasts a vast portfolio of condos and vacation homes at Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resorts, as well as properties right on historic Main Street.
The Stein Eriksen Lodge at Deer Valley is conveniently located near the bottom of the Sterling Express chair, allowing for mid-shred burgers.
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Big days call for big doughnuts. Eric Porter goes for the enduro fritter.
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