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SPEAKING OF SPOKES Another bicycle ride with friends to remember
By David R. Ward Yellowstone area. tion from an approaching urban ried that it might be a little too along the route for rest and Publisher A couple of years ago, I had area. However, the valley north cold. Still, we bundled up and refreshment. Marinda alternated participated in the inaugural of the Malad Pass is anything prepared for the 9:00 a.m. start. with Elizabeth, age 8, on her Sometimes, everything comes Yellowstone Spring and Fall but urban, so I was baffled. I was riding a tandem, with bike to give Elizabeth's young up just right. Such was the case Cycle Tours. I had shared with Then, shafts of light started my Marinda, stoking for me. legs a break and a chance for last Saturday as I spent the day the Wallins how much I enjoyed shooting up from the horizon, Rick and Katherine had brought rest on the back of the tandem. with my 11 -year-old daughter, these two events. So this fall, and it dawned on me that I was five children, Laurissa, Miriam, When asked how she liked that, she said it was great. "I just Marinda, and several good Rick called me to say that he experiencing the aurora borealis, Spencer, Elizabeth and Kristin, pedal and Dave does all the friends riding from West was interested in riding in the or northern lights, for the first and one grandchild, Grace, along work." She is a sweet girl, and I Yellowstone to Old Faithful as Yellowstone Fall Cycle Tour on time in my life. for the ride. Rick was pulling was glad to do it. part of the Yellowstone Fall October 7. As the event That may not seem like a big Grace, age 1, and Kristin, age 6, Cycle Tour 2000. approached, he was joined in his deal, but I had heard of this in a trailer. Needless to say, we Finally, after five hours, we made quite a train. reached Old Faithful where the Twenty-five years ago, my desire by Katherine and some of throughout my life, and had even As we took off, we soon return shuttle waited. Marinda wife and I formed a close friend their children. In the end, it been in areas where they had began to warm up. It was a clear chose to stick with me and ride ship with Rick and Katherine became a real family affair. been seen, but I had missed day with a brilliantly blue sky. back on the tandem. Spencer, Wallin. Over the years, we have I should have realized the them. I was excited, and woke The full scent of fall was in the age 14, Rick (sans trailer and its raised families together, and our gods were smiling on us as we my sleeping wife and daughter air. As we rode the 30 miles into passengers) and Katherine decid children have become good drove to Island Park late to view the sight. Old Faithful, we were inundated ed to join us for the ride back. friends as well. We also intro Wednesday night, October 4. It To get back to the story at with the natural wonders of With a smaller, stronger train, duced the Wallins to cross-coun was a clear night and, as we hand, we arose early Saturday Yellowstone Park. Buffalo, and my tandem providing a good try skiing, cycling and Island ascended the Malad Pass just morning and met, with 225 other geese, ducks, elk, squirrels, chip draft, we fairly flew back to Park, a resort area about 20 north of Malad, Idaho, I could bicyclists, at the West Yellow munks and a plethora of other West Yellowstone. While it miles south of West Yellowstone. see a dome of light radiating up stone Chamber of Commerce. It wildlife filled the natural flora warmed up, the temperature Since then, we have shared from the horizon. Normally, I was clear and cold, about 30 through which we peddled. The topped at about 65-70 degrees, many great times together in the associate that with light pollu degrees, and I was a little wor- sparkling Madison River flowed making for a very comfortable alongside and around the legs of return ride. fly-casting fisherman. The varied It was a dazzlingly beautiful colors of the changing fall day, complete with family, foliage mixed with the ever- friends and that marvelous get what you want, constant green of growing pines machine, the bicycle. It was a to present a tapestry of color to day that was refreshing for my when you want it! our eager eyes. body, mind and soul. It was a As the day progressed, our day of great satisfaction. A day train stopped numerous times to remember.
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By Charles Pekow information to users, acquire high matches elsewhere. scenic easements, landscape, Since 1996, FHWA set 75% What if they gave hundreds Safety, education get few funds preserve historic buildings, etc. as the obligation goal, a standard of millions of dollars for bike (see sidebar). Historically, states only 10 states have reached trails and it didn't get claimed? When states do spend TE money, they like to pave a trail. have paid slightly more than half (Utah, as noted, missed by inch Unfortunately, the question isn't Of all the possible uses of the $3,275,268,288 programmed for trail projects - rising from es). "Achieving a 90% obligation academic. Trails lie unbuilt, con through September 1999, building and renovating bicycle and 50% in FY 94 to 54% in FY 99. rate would put TE on par with sumer information remains pedestrian facilities accounted for 39% of the projects (4,724 Unlike most other grant pro other federal-aid highway pro unwritten and potentially scenic to be exact). This figure doesn't count rail-trail conversions, grams, however, TE reimburses grams, but this would require landscapes to cycle through which accounted for another 14% (1,101 projects with $453.8 for costs rather than providing states to obligate $3.5 billion remain eyesores. All because million). Many of the other projects likely assisted bicyclists money upfront. States or local over the next four years - 1.3 more than a third of the $3.83 indirectly, including historic rehabilitation and landscaping, grantees come up with a 20% times as much as they obligated billion dollars Congress appro much of which takes place along bike trails. non-federal match — in cash, over the first eight years," priated for Transportation The trail figures include 711 on-road bike lanes funded with goods or services. Grantees NTEC's report moans. Enhancements (TE) since FY 92 $195.1 million. Of all possible uses of the funds, bicycle and don't seem to find this a problem NTEC couldn't explain why remains unobligated. This pedestrian safety and education programs scored lowest, with - in fact they average a 27.4% some states fared worse than includes more than $13 million only nine projects using only $230,968. match, way above the floor, others, or why states in general in Utah and $19 million in - Source: NTEC NTEC found. For its 131 pro spent TE money at a much slow Idaho. jects funded, Idaho's 25.4% er rate than other highway matching rate fall slightly below If states and communities grants. It suggested possible in TE funding. (Full disclosure: this: Under the Transportation average but above the require don't agree on projects by 2003 snags: abandoning projects, I'm a charter RTC member.) Equity Act for the 21st Century ment, while Utah communities (when the legislation's autho underestimating costs, inability Between 1992 and 1999, Utah and its predecessor, the Inter- put up an even lower percentage rization expires), they may lose to meet matches, environmental modal Surface Transpor-tation for the state's 72 projects - forever this chance to improve received $29,217,323 in TE problems, impacts on historic Efficiency Act, the Federal 23.1%. bicycling conditions as Congress money and had obligated projects, contracting problems. Highway Administration could pull the plug. Why autho $21,851,073, or 74.6%, ranking NTEC suggests that state Other theories and fears (FHWA) funds states annually. rize scarce transportation dollars it 19th among the 52 states grant competitions that favor range. Some state transportation States then choose projects to for unbuilt bike trails when (including the District of large matches and local enthusi officials may prefer to use the build and maintain recreational motorist advocates and state Columbia and Puerto Rico) in asm for projects contribute to the trails, provide education and Continued on Page 12 transportation officials are sali terms of obligation percentage. vating for more highway money? But the state evidently pedals in Nationally, states have oblig a lower gear in terms of finish ated (earmarked for specific pro ing projects: It had actually jects) only 65% of available TE spent only $13,041,402, or funds. The picture gets even 44.6%, about the national aver worse than that: only 43.9% age, putting it in 29th place. ($1.68 billion) has been fully Idaho, meanwhile, received reimbursed (grant money fully $34,346,272 during this time spent). These figures come from frame and had earmarked "Transportation Enhancements: $19,126,658, or 55.7%, or Summary of Nationwide 55.7%, placing it near the bot Spending & Policies as of FY tom of states in terms of perfor 1999," a report by the National mance - 42nd. In terms of Transportation Enhancements money actually spent, however, Clearinghouse (NTEC). The Idaho fell closer to the middle, Rails to-Trails Conservancy having reimbursed projects for (RTC), which operates NTEC $14,954,399, or 43.5%, 31st with FHWA funding, estimates place. that states are three years behind In a nutshell, TE works like CYCLIST'S FITNESS PLAN A: 1) Wind trainer in your basement facing a blank wall. 2) Ergometer in front of TV with Flipper reruns. canvoniands Fab Tire 3) Rollers in your kitchen with skid marks on linoleum. 4) Outdoor riding in the dark during a rush hour slush storm. 5) Lean Cuisine entrees and Skinny Thigh cream. Festival 6) Four month paid vacation to sun country. OCtObeP 18th - 22™ pian vour trip to moab! CYCLIST'S FITNESS PLAN B: cau us 800.635.1792 1) Skate skiing in Uinta mountains. (c»ail:shop2ooisonspid6rbicycies
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BICYCLE ADVOCACY Patrol makes big Winter is also a time for advocacy impression in Utah Southwest Utah's Color Country Cycling Club's vol By Chris Quann all. lights (currently illegal), and to ous rumble strips are hazards to unteer mountain bike patrol Congratulations, you are now signal right turns by extending bicycles, especially when (CCCP) is only a year old, Sigh! Another summer has a bicycle advocate! Your mis the right hand (only signals thoughtlessly installed. Look at but they've already formed a come and gone. The leaves are sion, should you choose to using the left hand are currently the rumble strip on 2100 So. at model partnership involving turning and the days are getting accept it, is to spread the bicycle legal). 7200 West, which continues local mountain bikers, a ski shorter. What's a cyclist to do? gospel. Here's one way: If you One modification that did not even as the shoulder narrows resort and federal land man I'd like to suggest things you can take two friends riding, and they make it through the Interim down to one-foot-wide at the agement agencies. do this winter to make the world take two friends riding, and so Committee is to allow bicycles right turn lane. A cyclist is either The CCCP made its debut (and Utah specifically) a better on, and so on, then soon every to yield at stop signs. This forced to the extreme right edge at the 1999 Brian Head Bash place to ride. one will be riding! We bicycle change would make legal what of the pavement or must thrash Mountain Bike Festival, pro First, allow me to deputize advocates believe a world where most of us typically do: We across the rumble strip at the viding on-trail information you as a bicycle advocate. Place everyone rides is a better world. check for cars at the intersection risk of losing control of the bike, and assistance to festival rid your right hand over your chest Alas, there are obstacles to and, if there are none, we roll not to mention great discomfort ers at this burgeoning moun and repeat after me: creating this better world. There through. If there are cars at the to the perineal region. tain bike mecca. Last / pledge allegiance to my are laws that need to be fixed, intersection, we slow or stop for The reason UDOT places September the group worked bike, and to the riding that gives roads that need to be improved, vehicles that have the right of continuous rumble strips along with the Interbike industry me pleasure and minds that must be changed. way. Simple, right? roads is that the people who trade show in Las Vegas to And to the freedom and fit We bicycle advocates are just the We need your help to legalize design roads don't have a clue help with the On-Dirt Demo ness for which it stands, people to do it. Here's how: what is essentially the status about how rumble strips affect Day. They did a great job and One vehicle, sharing the quo. Please write to your State bike handling. This winter, we were invited back for 2000. road, with liberty and justice for Laws that need to be fixed Senator and/or Representative need to instruct UDOT how their Like all National Did you know that Utah has a and tell them that you are for designs create hazards for Mountain Bike Patrol affili Mandatory Sidepath Law? This changing the bicycle laws, cyclists. It is my hope to change ates, the group's focus is pro law dictates that if a path usable including Bikes Yield at Stop the rumble strip standard to an viding volunteer assistance to for bicyclists exists adjacent to a Signs. intermittent design that allows help keep trails open. For roadway, bicyclists MUST use The champion of these bicycles to cross while still alert more info: the path and not the roadway. changes thus far has been Rep. ing drivers who may drift off. www.netutah.com/cccycling Though prevalent at one time, all Marda Dillree of Davis County, If you agree, please commu but six states have repealed who testified that she also rolls nicate your ideas to: mandatory sidepath laws. Utah is through stop signs if the inter Eric Cheng someone cycling who has not one of six (backward) states that section is clear! Please copy Utah Dept. of Transportation ridden in years. still have it. I don't know about your letter to her: 4501 South 2700 West Find three new bike-friendly routes from your home to your T&T you, but I don't want to be Rep. Marda Dillree Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 work; if you cannot find three, forced onto a "usable" path just 379 Shepard Ridge Rd. Phone 965-4284 ask your local mayor why not? Bike and Ski Service because it's there. Farmington, Utah 84025 And: Lastly, ride through the winter! Who decides what "usable for Or call her at 560-4455 Kerry Perrillo altacam.com Be sure you have a good light bicyclists" means, anyway? Federal Highway Adm. and at least one really BRIGHT 2520 W. 4700 South, Ste 9A This summer, bicycle advo Roads need to be improved colored jacket for winter riding. Cotoe m ancf fry cates, headed by Bob Bayn of The other day I was riding to Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 See you in the spring! the fctoMy Logan, lobbied the Interim Saltair along 2100 South and Phone 963-0078 ext. 227 acetate/ Transportation Committee of the noticed UDOT has milled in Editor's Note: Chris Quann is Utah State Legislature to make continuous rumble strip just to Minds need to be changed the Chair of the Mayor's Bicycle changes to several laws govern the right of the edge line. As a When I ask non-cyclists why Advisory Committee. The MBAC ^^^sstf ?*w ing the operation of bicycles. cyclist, I hate rumble strips with they don't ride their bicycles, the meets on the second Wednes Eliminating the mandatory side- a passion. I do, however, recog most common reason is, they are day of every month in the Salt Full Soyf>en*fon path law is one of them. Other nize their use in waking drivers afraid of traffic. As bicycle advo Lake City/County Building, 451 proposed changes would allow who wander off the road. cates, we owe it to them to help S. State St., room 326 or 335, 5 Mountain Bikes cyclists to use flashing rear The problem is that continu them through their fears. Take p.m. All are welcome.
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TRAIL OF THE MONTH Wildlife abounds on trails in our back yard
By Gregg Bromka Rock Bay Loop is about 750 However, about 2 miles along feet. Gain for the Split Rock Bay the trail, you encounter a short Mountain biking in Utah typi Loop is about 650 feet. Gain for bouldery stretch where you must cally conjures up images of the Lake Side Trail is trivial. The dismount and walk several hun redrock canyons in the south and East Side Trail undulates dred yards, so turnaround here of alpine mountains in the north. between 4,200 feet and 4,500 and return to the trailhead. But would you ever imagine rid **S_ feet. Alternatively, you can ride this ing on island trails engulfed by Finding the trail: From 1-15, as a 6-mile loop (counterclock aquamarine water? In the 5it: take Exit 335 for Syracuse and wise) by first pedaling up the Caribbean perhaps, but in Utah? Antelope Island State Park. gravel access road from White Biking at Antelope Island State Travel 7 miles west on Utah Rock Bay back to the Buffalo Park is a unique experience that State Highway 108 to the park's Point Junction. Follow the paved will leave an indelible impres entrance station and then cross road north then fork left for sion that is very different from the 7- mile long Davis County Bridger Bay. Pedal through the rest of the state. Causeway. Upon reaching Bridger Bay campground to pick Antelope Island is the largest Antelope Island turn left on the up the Lakeside Trail. Wrap of the Great Salt Lake's eight scenic loop road. Fork left on the around Buffalo Point, walking islands. Explorers Kit Carson East Side Road to reach the East the bouldery stretch, and then and John C. Fremont named the Side Trail; otherwise, continue coast to the White Rock Bay island in 1845 for the abundant south on the scenic drive. Turn trailhead. antelope they hunted, and Brad and Aspen overlook Split Rock Bay. left at the Buffalo Point junction White Rock Bay Loop (8- then right on a gravel road and Brigham Young ranged herds of beaches to the elevated terraces strenuous; East Side Trail is mile loop): Start out from the follow signs to the backcountry livestock on Antelope shortly that are remnant shorelines of moderate. backcountry trailhead and cross trailhead, located just east of the after the Latter Day Saints ancient Lake Bonneville - the the grassy flats receding from Technical difficulty: Moderate. group camping area. The arrived in the Salt Lake valley. Great Salt Lake's ice-age prede the White Rock Bay shoreline. Doubletracks and trails are most Lakeside Trail trailhead is at the Although the island's name cessor. The encompassing views The doubletrack can be sandy at ly packed and loose sand with group camping area. sake pronghorns disappeared by of the inland sea, rocky island some gravel. There are intermit times and be peppered with the 1930s, a population was rein and distant mountains combined tent sections of imbedded boul rocks. As the trail veers away troduced in 1993 and thrives with scents of sea breezes are ders and rutted tread. One short Notes on the trail from the lake's edge, it rises today. The island provides habi surreal, and sunsets on Antelope rock garden on the Lakeside Lakeside Trail (4 miles out- deceptively to a junction. Fork tat for a variety of land animals Island are always superlative. Trail may require dismounting. and-back, or 6- mile loop): left, plow through short sand including big horn sheep, coy The switchbacks on Split Rock Beginners or families with chil traps and climb to the broad otes, bobcats, badgers, jackrab- Just the facts Bay Trail can be tricky. dren will enjoy this easy ride ridge. There's one steep, rough hill before you arrive at Beacon bits and rodents. But the island Length: Up to 45 miles. Elevation changes: The back- along the shore of the Great Salt Knob where views are always is most famous for its bison Tread: White Rock Bay Loop country trailhead for White Rock Lake. Midroute, you will pass spectacular. The Wasatch Range herd, one of the largest publicly and half of Split Rock Bay Loop Bay Loop is near shoreline at wooden benches from which you reflects off Farmington Bay to owned herds in the nation. are doubletrack; other trails are 4,200 feet. The Split Rock Bay can watch the sunset or have a the east and the Great Salt Lake Antelope Island is also a sanctu singletrack. Overlook rises to 4,860 feet; snack. The trail begins at the ary for migrating and nesting group camping area on White catches the setting sun to the Aerobic difficulty: Lakeside Beacon Knob on the White Rock birds that are drawn to the lake Rock Bay and travels 3 miles to west. Round a few sweeping Trail is easy; White Rock Bay Bay Loop is the high point at to gorge on the abundant insects the Bridger Bay campground. Loop is moderate because of one 4,960 feet. Gain for the White Continued on Page 12 and brine shrimp. long climb; Elephant Head Trail Nearly 45 miles of developed is moderate because it requires dirt roads and trails take bicy the same solid climb on White clists, hikers and equestrians Rock Bay Loop to reach it; Split from the lake's white sand Rock Bay Loop is moderate to
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COACH'S CORNER Prepare yourself and bike for rigors of winter riding
By J.R. Smith
Bike Setup Wind Chill Factor Spinning into Winter fitness Many cyclists continue to AIR TEMPERATURE (DEG F.) bicycle during the winter By Bill Harris months. And because you will 50 40 30 20 10 There's two feet of fresh snow on the ground and it's freez be wearing thicker clothing (i.e. Wind adjusted temperature tights) you should lower your ing cold. The roads to the mountains are closed. You need saddle approximately 4-5mm. exercise. But your mind is numb from too many hours on the basement trainer. Also, during the winter your 10 40 28 16 4 -9 muscles are not quite as flexible What-do you do? Spinning. so it is a good idea to raise your WIND 15 36 22 9 -5 -18 That's right, head to your local gym and join some other stem to prevent back soreness or SPEED 20 32 18 4 -10 -25 folks for a one-hour ride to some hip music. injury. To a cyclist this may seem sacrilegious, or if you're a real MPH 25 30 16 0 -15 -29 hot shot you might just think you're too cool to give it a try. Spinning 30 28 13 -2 -18 -33 But believe me, this may be just what you need to get on the During the winter develop a podium next year. smoother and more efficient Spinning classes led by certified instructors utilize tech pedal stroke by spinning at a hands, feet and knees are most niques like visualization, breathing awareness, motivational higher cadence (100+ RPM's) Clothing important. Always wear glasses. coaching and specific heart rate training zones. Emphasis is with low resistance. Adding a Be sure to dress in layers. placed on individual intensity control, so you can make this cadence counter to your comput Use a polypropylene or similar Fluid Replacement class as hard as you like. er is well worth the expense and synthetic base, then a cycling Just because it is cold does Motivated by group energy and cool tunes, these workouts will pay dividends during the jersey, and a windproof breath not mean you don't need to fly by and weather is not an issue. In fact, all you need is your summer. able jacket on top. Layering drink. You loose most fluid in cycling shorts, shoes, water bottle, towel and a good attitude. Use a larger tire, 700 x 28/32, allows you to increase or the winter time through convec To the racer that is still not convinced consider this: the on your road bike to help pre decrease clothing as the temper tion and do not notice it as much Spinning bike has a fixed flywheel and is similar to fixed gear vent flats and to better handle ature or conditions change. Use as when it is warm. You still training and in a typical class you can burn over 500 calories. snow or ice on the road. A larger a polypro or silk balclava to need to drink approximately You will develop awesome leg speed and smoothness that will tire also increases resistance, wear under your helmet. 12oz. per hour of exercise. translate to your road or mountain bike racing. which lets you work out at your Remember, approximately 40% Also, carry that extra gel and desired heart rate but at a lower of your body heat is lost through nutrition bar in case your ride Bill Harris is a Cat. 1 racer, certified Spinning Instructor, speed. This lower speed also your head. takes longer or becomes more graduate in Exercise Science and a Certified Strength and Wear a waterproof shoe difficult due to weather changes. Conditioning Specialist. Harris is currently the Strength and means less danger from the wind Conditioning Coach for the US Women's Alpine Ski Team and chill factor. cover. A breathable product is better than neoprene, which can Weight Training owner of Yellow Jersey Consulting. He can be reached at yelo- You can see by the chart that [email protected]. the air temperature is not the cause your feet to sweat. But in Winter is the perfect time to only factor to consider when rid extremely cold conditions keep increase your leg strength and ing outside. Everyone is differ ing your feet warm is the most improve your riding capability. ent as to the temperature their important. Downhill ski gloves A good leg strength program cycling specific and should be longer, more intense the ride the body can accept comfortably or a liner inside cross country balances opposing quadriceps probably not be more than 6-8 longer the stretching period without incurring injury. The ski gloves is usually adequate for and hamstrings which helps to exercises. Some recommended should be. This is critical to pre older you get or if you have joint most conditions. Remember the avoid muscle pulls and tears. exercises would be for the upper vent injuries. Stretches need to extremities are the first areas that Weights should be used to assist problems, the less tolerant you body: lat pulldowns, bench press be held for 15-20 seconds to be indicate a potential problem for your cycling not become an end (flat or incline), curls and tricep usually are of lower tempera most effective. Pressure but no tures. hypothermia. Protecting your to itself. extensions. pain. Use periodization. Each phase For the lower body: Leg should be approximately 4-6 press, lunges, squats, calf raises Make winter training tun and weeks in length. You should start and hamstring curls. not too intensive so that the sum out twice a week then increase Weight lifting becomes more mer riding and competition will to three times a week. important as you get older and be enjoyable. Phase 1 - Hypertrophy. Start especially important for females out with light weight and 15-20 to increase bone density. Your J.R. Smith is a licensed U.S.A. Swindlehurst reps. Do 2 sets. total weight workout should only Cycling Elite Coach, Category 2 Phase 2 - Preliminary be 60 minutes or less. Official and masters racer. He Louder Behind every champion, is a great strength. 10-12reps. Do 3-4 sets. Remember your priority is has been involved in cycling for coach. As this list clearly shows, Phase 3 - Basic strength. 8-10 Butler improving cycling not becoming approximately 20 years and has when you train with Bill Harris, reps. Do 4-5 sets. Zabriskie a weight lifter. worked with previous U.S. you'll be in the good company of Phase 4 - Power. 12-15 reps. Do 3 sets. Twice a week. National Team members and Cooke Stretching these past and present clients. Weight training should start National Champions as well as This practice becomes more Eggertson Whether you aspire for Tour glory, in mid-October to mid- managing a professional critical during colder months. women's cycling team. He also a national championship, or to November, depending on cycling Buccambusso discipline and when peaking is Remember, light stretch before has instructed at Bicycling maga impress on the local circuit, you riding and more in depth and zine and Olympic Training Center McGinnis to occur. can benefit from the personalized Your exercises should be longer stretches in a warm envi cycling camps. He presently T2 training programs designed by ronment after your rides. The operates a consulting business Bill Harris. and performs services for coach 0'Conner ing, bike fit, body composition Ohran Wenzel Coaching r analysis, and performance test To discover how Bill Harris -Coaching- ing. He can be contacted at can assist you in achieving your -Training programs, Clinics, Road/Mtn/Recreational (801) 944-2456 or via e-mail at Seminars and Camps [email protected] cycling goals, send e-mail to ^Personal, customized J.R. Smith [email protected]. 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CLASSIC CORNER A reverent look at the evolution of Campagnolo
By Greg Overton Shimano and Suntour. do index shifting, and we'll call company philosophy, these Then things got ugly, at least it Synchro, uh and well, uh it shifters are owner rebuildable, We were talking with a cus for Campy. It introduced Record needs some work. gear capacity is interchangeable tomer the other day about the C, known here for some reason So all derailleurs had to be and were triple compatible from various Campagnolo groups that as C Record. The C stood for redesigned to index well, but in the start. were offered to the buying pub Corsa and the group was hailed the meantime, something had to In the nineties, the order of lic over the years. He was asking as a total triumph. Victory was be done to satisfy this fast the Campagnolo world has been where this group and where that declared once again at the very changing marketplace. Several pretty much the same, with group fell in the company's line highest level of performance. versions of reworked Chorus and Record at the top, followed by up from top to bottom. So we Then there was a slight problem Athena derailleurs came and Chorus, Athena, then Veloce, decided that sounded like an with the revolutionary Delta went. Heck, even a whole new Mirage, and for a short time, easy, er, great idea for the next brake, something about the cable group was introduced. Croce Avanti and Stratos. We believe Classic Corner. not holding or some silly little D'Aune (Crocha Downay) was Campy thought they were If you go way back to the thing. the mountain pass where Tullio's Japanese for a year or so, and beginning of the company, there less polishing and finish work, No problem. There was a frozen fingers helped inspire the had to offer ten different levels were various groups offered and several design differences to stash of Super Record brakes mother of all inventions, the of components. through the years, with names cut costs. It was offered on a left, so we'll just stick a blue quick release skewer and now But since then, the lineup has like Cambio Corsa and Roubaix, number of mass-produced bikes, stone on the front of the pivot became the name of the new been consistent from Mirage to that were very rare in the United but never really caught fire, as bolt, call it Cobalto and charge group between Record (no C Record. The only recent change States. As a result, not many of Japanese manufacturers were good money for it. It worked! now) and Chorus. The Croce has been the switch from Athena these parts have seen the light of beginning to make a mark at the Everybody loved 'em, and they rear derailleurs are way cool to Daytona starting in 2000. day here other than in the hands low end. still do today. The Record C with a little push rod down the Now it will be fun to see what of selfish collectors who will not In 1972, Campy released its group was saved, and the com side to help indexing capability. changes come next. share. So we'll just talk about Super Record group, with titani pany's reputation actually elevat It worked okay, and had its own Will it be electronic shifting? the ones that you may have a um derailleur pivots, bottom ed, for the time being. Delta brake, but didn't last long. We've heard rumors of a system chance of coming across. bracket and pedal spindles, as Campy floundered a bit for So Campy settled on the that uses the upper pulley wheel In the sixties, Campy offered well as alloy headset and bottom groups to place beneath Record Record, Chorus and Athena in the rear derailleur as a genera the Record group for the dis bracket cups. Super Record was C. There was a brief stint for pecking order until 1992, when tor, so no batteries, and quite cerning racer. It was the top of the ultimate, with all racers Gran Sport again, then came Ergo shifting came along, and possibly no wires! There is the line, bettering Simplex in the either using it or wishing they Victory and Triomphe. These the return of Big Blue began. apparently a new single pivot minds of the racing crowd, were. No other parts group was were almost identical, and in the Although it was more than a brake coming soon. Maybe they except for the French racing even used in the professional minds of consumers they were year behind the release of will resurrect the Croce D'Aune crowd. Below Record, and peloton, or so it seemed. We've invisible. There were a good Shaman's STI shifter, Campy's name for this stuff, we always offered on many mass produced often wondered how many of number of bikes equipped with Ergo was well accepted and has liked that one. bikes, was the Valentino group. these groups were produced these groups as a package, so been ever since. In keeping with Named after the son of Tullio from 1972 until its end in 1985. there are some parts out there, Campagnolo, this group was The Gran Sport, Nuovo and and the groups are actually pret simpler, mostly steel and much Super Record lineup stayed until ty cool. But they were more like less expensive. Valentino is now 1985, with small evolutionary Nuovo Record than Record C, the head of the company that his changes, mostly mandated by and everyone wanted the new father began. the US government's safety look, not the old. In 1968, Campy released the patrol, the Consumer Product So the company regrouped SPECIAL first Nuovo Record groups. This Safety Commission. These and in '88 it released Chorus and is the component group that real changes mostly represent a lip Athena. Chorus occupied the ly made the company stand head here and a rounded edge there to space below Record C, with THANKS and shoulders above the rest. It eliminate life threatening injury some of the same features and a for Mailing Services was beautifully crafted of alu by a front derailleur or similar lot of the same look. Athena was Donated by Target Mailing minum, ornately engraved and component. similar in style, but less similar TARGET totally serviceable. As a result, By 1985, Big Blue was feel in actual features. These were MAILING many of these groups are still ing pinched by the Japanese with both great performing groups, around and a surprising number their quick-changing designs and and fairly affordable as well. are still being used. big-time marketing schemes. Record C was still the leader, Just below Nuovo Record was The Italian philosophy of mak and now had the way cool Delta Gran Sport. Offered as an even ing great products and keeping brakes with the kinks worked tual replacement for Valentino, the design current for a decade out. this group was similar to Nuovo was being trounced by new this But alas, the Japanese had Record in many ways, including and new that each year from the indexed shifting! What?! Here GRANT REALTY two warring Japanese rivals - °^ [ E\ECVTMVES appearance. But Gran Sport had we go again. Okay Campy can AAGARD of Utah DEDICATED TO SERVE ALL
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IDAHO RACING UTAH STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Whiteknob Perfect conditions at Deer Valley By Robert L Truelsen on the last lap," Eggertson said. " Editor Eggertson battled with Sally Challenge Warner, whowas second. "I thought we'd be duking it out until the finish," MACKAY, ID. - Pocatello's Matt Shriver, When race day arrived for the Deer and Ketchum's Claudia Soddemann topped the Valley Rally cross country on Labor Eggertson said. "I didn't want that." men's and women's pro fields at 16th annual Day, you could say that race promoter White Knob Challenge mountain bike race Ron Lindley was living right. Deer Valley Rally Downhill Aug. 19. A field of 249 racers raced on the After a summer of dry heat which classic, 18.2-mile loop, which starts and finish turned race venues into hard packed By Ron Lindley es in the town of Mackay. dust bowls, much needed rain show Utah's best downhill racers were the The race was round eight of the 2000 Wild ered upon the Wasatch Range. This final ingredient that made this year's Rockies Unplugged Mt. Bike Series, sponsored welcome precip days before the race Deer Valley Rally a truly outstanding by Mt. States Medical, XFM Radio and transformed the Utah State Champion competition. Names like Canfield and HostPro.com, as well as a large number of ship course into a near-perfect arena Toone have earned the respect of local southern Idaho bike shops. The 18.2-mile race for racers. downhillers in recent years but the ini course started on Main Street in Mackay and Pro/Elite winner Jerome Zenger tials TT have a special meaning for climbed for 10 miles, gaining 2,000 feet of ele described it best. "The course was in anyone familiar with downhill racing vation along the way, before descending for awesome shape," Zenger said, "Ron in Utah. another nine miles to finish back in town at the makes the best race courses." park. Both Shriver and Soddemann set a torrid Pro/Expert Women's winner Teresa Men's Pro winner Todd Tanner pace from the start and were not seriously Eggertson concurred. "This course shredded Deer Valley's steep, technical challenged after the first few miles. Shriver would be a great NORBA course. It's a and downright nasty Devo Downhill finished in 1:13:50, with Soddemann coming great course, super fun." Jerome Zenger won the Pro/Elite course in a course-record 3 minutes in at 1:33:08. . The Deer Valley Rally is famous for Men's cross country race. and 52 seconds, nearly 8 seconds faster being the longest event of the year. Photos by Robert L. Truelsen than second-place finisher Lance After all it is the Utah State Champion Canfield. Defending State Champ ships. The course should be worthy. It Nathan Toone finished a very Idaho state also marks the end of the season for respectable third, although he many racers. expressed disappointment with his per "It's the end of the mountain bike formance. The top placing by an season for me," Zenger said. "I'm Expert racer in the combined Champions going to do some road races like Pro/Expert race was fourth-place fin Eureka and LoToJa, which might be a isher Matthew Johnston, who put MCCALL, ID. - Boise racers Chris Decker mistake." together an excellent run and finished and Becky Bjork, topped the pro men's and ahead of the rest of the Pro racers in Zenger was paced for two full laps women's cross-country portion of the 8th the field. by XMen teammate Thom Cooke. "I Annual Brundage Mountain Bike Festival Aug. The Women's State Champ 26-27. Hailey's Moses Mexia, and Boise's felt bad ditching him on the third lap," Zenger said. "Thom was pacing me. Pro/Expert race was dominated by Sabrina Yost were the men's and women's pro Park City's Kristina Nicholas. Nicholas winners of the downhill event. He was showing me the way." Cooke finished second. has been in a class by herself in local The race was round nine of the 2000 Wild Eggertson was nursing a sore shoul downhill racing for the past few years. Rockies Unplugged Mt. Bike Series. The der from a crash at the Mercury Tour. She really sets a high standard for weekend drew 233 racers from a number of She had stayed off the bike to heal. women's downhilling in Utah. western states and the top three finishers in "I had to hold on and ignore the Other outstanding State each class were awarded with special, "Idaho Championship performances were State Champion" medallions. pain," Eggertson said. "I had to get a gap on the climbs because I'm bad on turned in by Jonathan White in the Cross-country racers covered an 11.8-mile the downhill. I was more conservative Expert Men 30-39 class; Jim Conway loop; experts and pros went two laps, sport on the downhill." in the Expert Men 40+ class; Eric (intermediate) racers one and a half laps, Budzgnski in the Expert Men 13-18 beginners one lap and trailblazers one-half lap. Eggertson gained confidence with each lap and improved enough on the class; Benjamin Greenburg in the Sport Decker, who recently moved to Boise, downhill sections to maintain the gap Men 19-39 class; Kristen Korfhage in immediately surged to the front of the men's Teresa Eggertson rides beneath she established on the climbs. the Sport Women class and James pro race and covered the first 11.8-mile lap in the Aspen on her way to the Miller in the 12 & Under class. 53:55. Chasing hard were Boise's Alex "It felt like I was mountain biking Pro/Expert Women's win. Gardner and Ketchum's Bill Olson. Olson suf fered a serious crash on the first lap and was unable to continue leaving Gardner in second. Boise's Becky Bjork outpaced Boise's Jaime Goffin to win the women's pro race. Snow, cold greet Cycle for Life participants On Sunday, racers lined up for the downhill race. Beginner and older men, (and sport EDEN - The second annual Cycle for Life, held women) rode down a relatively moderate 1.5- September 23rd, was definitely one that will long be mile course with 1,200 feet of elevation loss. remembered and the subject of many stories. The weather Pro, expert and sport men and pro women for several weeks up until two days before the ride had descended on a vicious, 2-mile course with been perfect riding weather, as were the couple of weeks 1,800 feet of elevation loss. after the ride. Spectators lined numerous sections of the Unfortunately, the weather didn't co-operate day of. As course and witnessed several spectacular the day dawned in Eden it was snowing with temperatures crashes, although no serious injuries were in the 20's and a slight breeze. Surprisingly, riders started reported. Hailey pro, Moses Mexia, flew down showing up wanting their T-shirts and between 40 and 50 the treacherous pro course in an fast, 6:42.2, riders braved the conditions and rode. The sheriff's depart with Boise's Silas Hesterberg finishing second ment announced they would not allow bikes over Trapper's at 6:46.6. Boise riders Sabrina Yost and Carol Loop because of the accumulated snow on the road at the Coad finished 1-2 in the pro women's class. summit. Therefore, the longest ride available was the 30- Each Wild Rockies event focuses on fun mile loop. A couple of true die-hards rode the loop twice Debra Badger of Ogden was one of the few hardy with 33 cross-country divisions and 15 down so they could get in more miles. cyclists to participate in the Ride For Life Sept. hill divisions offered for all ages and abilities. Cyclists Against Drunk Driving wishes to thank all that 23. Snow and cold temperatures put a damper on Next year's Wild Rockies Series will begin in sponsored the event, rode in the unfavorable conditions or the benefit ride. April and feature 10-12 events throughout just came up to say hi and get a T-shirt. We also wish to Photo by Anparo Nakagawa Idaho and northern Nevada. For more informa thank all those that donated food, drinks and money to sup tion, contact Ron Dillon at (208) 342-3910 or extra T-shirts available for purchase at a price of $5 each port the ride and our foundation. A huge thanks goes out to at www.wildrockies.com. (plus shipping & handling) from Grant Aagard (801) 272- all the volunteers who came out to help also. C.A.D.D. has 1302 (after 5 p.m. please) or [email protected].