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Ride one of the Top 10 Mountain Biking Trails in the USA
Majestic Dude Ranch, Sep 07 2011
Ride one of the top 10 mountain biking trails in the USA
Roundup, MT, September 2011 — For adrenaline, action and adventure, head to Majestic Dude Ranch in Colorado, USA, home to some of the most awe-inspiring mountain biking trails in the world.
Sitting on the edge of the National Park is Majestic Dude Ranch in Cortez, Colorado. Located near Durango, a town famous for its outdoor adventure pursuits, Majestic offers more than just a western ranch experience, with an unbeatable cycling program that sets this holiday destination apart from the rest.
This might be a luxury dude ranch, but if you’re not feeling your inner John Wayne there’s an even better way to see the Mesa Verde national forest. Majestic’s recent investment in a set of full suspension, professional-grade race bikes with optional comfort saddles, is every cyclist’s dream. Majestic’s trail guide and pro cyclist, Nicholas Ian Tyson Jones, will get you kitted out and matched to one of the high end, top-of-the-range bikes, whether you opt for hard tail or soft tail. Having competed in triathlons as part of Team Cervelo and with two World Championship race riding competitions under his belt, Jones guarantees guests adrenaline-fuelled rides on trails such as Hippie Loop and Phil’s World.
The famous Phil’s World is one of the top 10 cycle trails in the United States, a network of single-track trails featuring half-mile climbs, a ‘rollercoaster’ section and several jumps – making this twisting, turning mountain trail one of the fastest growing destinations for mountain bikers the world over. For the less experienced, Jones leads afternoon rides to Boggy Draw and Sand Canyon, but for those really wanting to push it, a rigorous all-day ride along demanding trails is also available. Guests are so won over by Majestic’s awe-inspiring cycling program, they’ve even been known to take a bike home with them!
All the single ladies
Guys, you’ve been looking for them. And Majestic has found them – but for one week only... Forget Match.com – grab your passport and head to Majestic Dude Ranch on 18-24 September for Singles Week. With the event currently oversubscribed by single women, Majestic is looking for more guys to sign up to even out the numbers. What are you waiting for? You might wind up bringing more than a Stetson home with you...
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More information and bookings
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LOS ANGELES CITY SLICKER BUYS COLORADO’S MAJESTIC DUDE RANCH
Majestic Dude Ranch, Mar 04 2011
LOS ANGELES CITY SLICKER BUYS COLORADO’S MAJESTIC DUDE RANCH
Los Angeles resident and single-screen movie theatre owner Robert Bucksbaum fulfilled a lifelong dream this past month by buying The Majestic Dude Ranch (formerly Lake Mancos Ranch).
Growing up in Northeastern, PA, Bucksbaum always had an affinity towards the old West and the ranching business. After serving in the US Army as a paratrooperfor four years, he settled in Los Angeles and worked a number of odd jobs in and outside of the movie industry. Hislove of the cinema propelled him to purchase the historic Crest Theatre in Westwood, which he renamed the Majestic Crest. Why the Majestic? Blame Jim Carrey. Frank Darabont’s 2001 film, “The Majestic” mirrored Bucksbaum’s story so much (amnesia aside) that Darabont and writer Michael Sloane even recognized the coincidence and hand delivered an autographed poster from the film, which was proudly displayed in the theatre lobby. For eight years Bucksbaum tore tickets, served popcorn, ran the projectors and mingled with customers, all the while never losing his passion for fly fishing, horseback riding or the great outdoors. When the harsh economic realities slowed the theatre business to a crawl, it was time for a change and he reluctantly sold the theatre, in search of a new adventure.
When Bucksbaum arrived at the Lake Mancos Dude Ranch, which has been in operation since 1956, and saw the surrounding mountains and breathtaking vistas, he knew two things- That he had found his new adventure and that the word “majestic” was more applicable than ever.
The Majestic Dude Ranch sits high in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, a working guest/dude ranch just 35 minutes from Durango. Just like those days tearing tickets, Bucksbaum brings his signature enthusiasm and hands-on, passion to every aspect of the ranch operations. A wide variety of unique activities will be offered including horseback riding,mountain bike guided tours, fly fishing, gold panning, white water rafting and much more! A lifetime baseball devotee and player, Bucksbaum is even building a full baseball field and batting cages on the ranch property. Guests will be offered unique amenities like tempur-pedic mattresses, stocked refrigerator with snacks/drinks and personally guided tours. Further merging his passions, plans are also in place for nightly film screenings under the stars with free popcorn. How many theatre owners have ever boasted that?
Bucksbaum sums up his vision for the ranch by saying, “I believe in reaching out and grabbing hold of life and living your dreams. My goal is for guests to leave the ranch feeling rejuvenated and having rediscovered the beauty of the world around them.”
#For more information, please contact: Nicole Haley, Publicist at: (310) 441-7400 or
info@majesticduderanch.com