The entire family will  enjoy a jaunt up the Canyon.  With low traffic, and during the summer  only buses and those staying overnight at the lodge are permitted up the Canyon, this is enjoyable to  all.   The last time we rode our bikes up the Canyon was September of 2009.  Most had mountain bikes, but I had my trusty Orbea road bike.  Click here for a video of the event.  

For a more challenging ride, start from the cabin and ride through the park.  You will need to wait for a ride at the entrance of the tunne. as there are no bikes allowed through the tunnel.  But the Ranger will help you get a ride, usually in the bed of a pickup truck.  Once on the other side, descend to the Canyon floor and ride up the Canyon to the turnaround.  On your way back stop at a picnic area to fill your water bottles and fuel up before your jaunt back to the cabin.  The ride back has a  sizeable amount  of elevation gain.  Once again, at the tunnel, you will need to wait for the Ranger to get you a  ride through.  Once you return to the cabin you will have gone about 45 miles with 3000ft of elevation gain.  It can be challenging during the hot summer, so start early. 

For a longer ride and  if someone can  pick you up in  St George, the route from the cabin is  a good  one.  The shoulder of the road leading out of  Springdale  is  wide.  It stays that way until after Virgin.  Several miles  of narrow shoulder two lane  road gives way to a fast downhill descent into LaVerkin.  From LaVerkin to Hurriance  has a good shoulder.  Ride towards I-15.  Just  prior to  getting there, turn South  on Telegraph.  This  will take you into Washington.  Once there, cross  underneath the overpass to  get  on  the frontage road into St.  George.  This was a great training ride while getting ready for my double.