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Annual Subscription rate: $15 1124 4th Ave By Steven Sheffield (Send in a check to Salt Lake City, UT 84103 our address above) No refunds on Subscriptions. In the small town of Beaver, Utah, www.cyclingutah.com Postage paid in Tooele, UT the second Saturday of July can www.cyclingwest.com Phone: (801) 328-2066 only mean one thing; it’s time for Contributions: Editorial and photo- another invasion of those crazy bike Dave Iltis, Editor, Publisher, & graphic contributions are welcome. racers for the Beaver County Travel Advertising Send via email to dave@cyclingutah. Council Crusher in the Tushar, pre- com. Or, send via mail and please [email protected] sented by DNA Cycling, which has include a stamped, self-addressed been organized by former pro cyclist Assistant Editor: Lisa Hazel envelope to return unused material. Submission of articles and accompa- Burke Swindlehurst, who grew up nying artwork to Cycling Utah is the in the town, and discovered his David R. Ward, Consultant and Founder author’s warranty that the material is talent and love of climbing in the [email protected] in no way an infringement upon the Tushar mountain range and Fishlake Bob Truelsen, Founder rights of others and that the material National Forest towering above the August 2017 Issue; may be published without additional town to the east. Volume 25 Number 6 approval. Permission is required to Unlike many towns, which see reprint any of the contents of this bike races as nothing but an incon- publication. Contributors: Ben Simonson, venience, the towns of Beaver, in Michael Gonzales, Wayne Cottrell, Beaver County, and the towns of Squire still on the move on the Col de Crush. Photo by Steven Sheffield Cycling Utah is printed on 40% post- Charles Pekow, David Ward, Dave Junction and Circleville in neighbor- consumer recycled paper with soy- Iltis, Chris Magerl, Phil Sarnoff, riders David Zabriskie and Ben King. his first of many mishaps: “Yeah, based ink. We are solar powered too. ing Piute County turn out in full- Joe Kurmaskie, John Higgins, force, not only in town but all along that’s kind of my thing now, is I just Marcus Kaller, Nate Gibby, Lukas don’t keep air in my tires, it’s too Cycling Utah / Cycling West is free, the course to cheer riders on, and Men’s Pro Race Report Brinkerhoff, Clara Hatcher, Linley limit one copy per person. making sure that they are well sup- Shortly after the roll-out from heavy, so I get rid of all of the air. Davis, Dave Harward, Donald West, © 2017 Cycling Utah ported for what may not be the lon- Beaver, before racing really started in Bad call, so I put in a tube to try and Jay Dash, Meg Rhoades, Bill Roland, earnest, Benjamin Blaugrund (Juwi give it a go again.” Chris Magerl, Whitney Thompson, gest, but is certainly one of the most Pick up a copy of However, the Crusher is a long Tom Diegel, Ashley Patterson, difficult mixed-surface (or “gravel”) Solar) went on one of his signature Christopher See, Cathy Fegan-Kim, Cycling Utah or Cycling West at races in the United States. breaks, in the company of Menso race, and there were still another Robert Stevens, Joey Dye, Kristine your Each year after the first in 2011, De Jong (Clif), while Robert Squire 67 miles to go, and has history has Whittaker, Selective-Vision.com, favorite bike shop in 8 states! the event has sold out, and every (Assos/Felt) got a front tire flat, lead- shown, anything can happen (and Nathan Silberman, Scott Fillipiak year, the amount of time it takes to ing to speculation that the Crusher usually does). Cover Photo: Danny Fendler on sellout has gotten shorter and shorter, still would not see a three-time win- After a hard 6-mile chase, Squire Distribution: McKibben Lindquist, course in the 2017 Sun Valley happening in about 4 hours in 2017. ner, after Tyler Wren’s double in 2011 managed to reconnect to the main David Montgomery, Reliable SCOTT Enduro Cup on July 1, Once again, the race attracted a var- & 2012, Levi Leipheimer’s double Distribution, and others 2017. Photo by Jay Dash/SCOTT ied crowd of road, cyclocross, and in 2013 & 2014, and Squire’s own (To add your business to our free Enduro Cup Continued on page 18 distribution list, give us a call) mountain bike racers, including cur- double in 2015 & 2016. rent and UCI WorldTour professional After the race, Squire joked about

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COMMUTER COLUMN Commuting in Sanpete County - Mind the Cyclist, Mind the “Shoulder” dead chipmunk, lasted for the first 2.5 miles of my morning commute and the last of my afternoon ride. Three times so far, Brian has passed me on his own bike. When I see him he waves, smiles and continues on pedaling through his morning ride. Before I came to Utah, my impres- sion was that it would be a generally outdoorsy state. I think of places like Zion and Moab National Parks and make connections with backpacking, hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking. Still, Brian told me to be careful on my ride when I picked up the bike. I asked if cars were gener- ally aware and cautious of cyclists. Alley Cat Bike Shop in Ephraim set Clara up on a vintage 1985 Schwinn “They can be,” he said, simply. Traveler for the commute. Photo by Robert Stevens “Some, not so much.” to the cows behind wooden fences There are two weeks left in my This became clear in the first day and politely nod to farmers and farm internship at the Messenger, now. of riding. Some cars would drive by hands that pass on ATV tracks to the After my work here is over, I will be me as if unaware of my presence on side of the road. back home in Duluth, Minnesota, and the road. Some cars veer out farther Some days, though, my ride feels then in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to than necessary, giving a comically like some kind of strange punish- complete my final year at Marquette wide berth. Three times, I have been ment I’ve assigned myself. I wake University. I will not be biking nearly honked at somewhat aggressively. up exhausted and look up at my ceil- as much and I will surely miss the Unfortunately, some cars drive far ing, thinking about the torture that is time I spent cycling 70 miles a week too close. Once, a silver Chevy truck morning exercise. My legs ache for across Sanpete County. passed me with a foot of space. My the first few miles. The higher gear hand would have hit the side view that normally feels smooth feels like Clara Hatcher is a summer mirror had I reached out to try. Still, I am pedaling through molasses. intern through the International I ride through and chuckle at the On those days, something chang- Society of Weekly Newspaper Clara Hatcher commutes 7 miles each way each day from Ephraim to Manti “share the road” sign that signals the es slowly around the third mile. The Editors at the Sanpete Mes- in Sanpete County, Utah. Photo by Robert Stevens start of Highway 89 out of town. songs in my head change from mel- senger in Manti, Utah, and a After a few weeks, I got used to never been ridden. ancholy tunes to upbeat club music. full-time student finishing her By Clara Hatcher the cars. Then came the road main- I bought a new, flat-black Pedaling gets easier and I take what- Bachelor’s degree in journalism tenance. Cannondale helmet from him to ever gear I can manage up the last at Marquette University in Mil- Within three weeks of riding an The story of morning and after- make up for the lack of funds he hill into Manti. waukee. As a Minnesota native, average of 70 miles per week, that noon commutes across Utah’s was receiving for his generosity with No matter what, I have found that her love of the outdoors began shoulder disappeared with Highway Sanpete County as a reporter for the bike. I am happier hopping off my bike in Northern Minnesota’s Bound- 89’s top layer of pavement. Someone the Sanpete Messenger. A helmet, I thought, would also ary Waters and grew with envi- had called in to complain about the in the morning to sit at my desk for be a good idea considering the roads ronmental conservation work in roads. As a quick fix, two half-mile- the day. At the end of my commute When I moved to Ephraim, Utah, I would be riding on to get to my AmeriCorps NCCC. plus sections of the 2.5 miles out of home, I feel accomplished with what for my internship at the Sanpete work at the Messenger. My only fear Ephraim were scraped up to reveal my body and mind have done. Messenger in Manti, I was given a was that I might get a flat on my gravel-y black tar that made riding bike. commute. feel like I was perpetually pedaling “Just take it,” I was told. “You’re The ride from my house in over highway rumble strips. only here for eight weeks, anyway.” Ephraim to the paper in Manti Riding on the smooth pavement As he spoke, Ephraim’s Alley clocks in at just over 7 miles. In following those first 2.5 miles felt Cat Bike Shop owner Brian Hester the first 20 minutes of riding I real- like flying. pointed to an ’85 Schwinn Traveler. ized the 2-foot-wide “shoulder” was Most of the time, I love my ride to Bright blue with original tires, the not exactly accommodating for road and from work. Being on my bike for bike even came with a rack over its bikes. That mini shoulder, scattered an hour a day gives me more energy back wheels. It looked like it had with potholes and the occasional and time to be outside. It’s a remedy to sitting in an office at a computer for 40 hours a week. My ride takes me through the valley Manti and Ephraim rest in, with mountains and canyons on either side. I say hello The dierence between CAR FREE CAReFREE is an ebike

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EVENT PREVIEW Parkway Pedal to Raise Funds for Autism Council to resources and responsible infor- mation for individuals of all ages who have, or are affected by autism, or related conditions. They also find statewide partnerships to col- laborate on special projects, research, and training. It can cost a family with a child on the Autism Spectrum $50,000 or more each year for learn- ing resources, schooling or support and the donations we raise go directly to Utah families in need. Autism is a brain disorder that pri- marily affects communication, social The Parkway Pedal travels along the Jordan River Parkway and Legacy skills and behaviors. Many people Parkway Trails from Farmington to Salt Lake City. Photo by Garrett Jensen, with autism have little or no eye Photo Courtesy Parkway Pedal contact and seem to be uninterested in relationships. The autism spectrum efforts. Last year, we discovered that many other prizes at the carnival. For There are lots of fun activities after the ride at the SaharaCares Foundation is huge and it affects everybody dif- the SaharaCares Foundation already those who can’t make it out but still Festival. Photo Courtesy Parkway Pedal ferently. Children with Autism often hosts a huge carnival and it’s also in want to support the charity, we accept every five miles. We have families times need special learning tools or support of Autism. They have over donations at parkwaypedal.com. That By Dave Iltis that want to ride out a half mile classes to help them learn to work 3,000 attendees for their carnival and being said…this is the year we focus differently in society. with their kids, and we have riders it’s all free of charge – so we sup- on the riders. We have steadily grown Today, it is estimated that 1 in The Coldwell Banker Parkway that want to make the entire 42-mile port them with volunteers but we let in our first two years, mostly with every 54 children is diagnosed with Pedal is a road ride that takes place round trip to North Temple. Last year, their foundation plan and organize Coldwell Banker agents, families and autism, making it more common than on Utah’s Legacy Parkway Trail, on a few groups went past Salt Lake that side of the day. This allows staff support, but this is the year we September 9, 2017. The ride rais- and made a 75 mile ride along the childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes Coldwell Banker to focus on the ride want to see large community support. es funds for The Autism Council of Jordan River and Legacy trails. Our and pediatric AIDS combined. An and making sure that everything for It’s fun and it’s for a great cause. Utah. We asked event organizer John goal is to make this ride accessible estimated 1.5 million individuals in the riders is top priority. Register for Winchester a few questions about the and enjoyable for all. The purpose the U.S. and tens of millions world- the ride and at the finish line, there Event Details: ride. of The Parkway Pedal is to bring the wide are affected by autism. will be 3,000 cheering fans, many of September 9 — Coldwell Banker Cycling West: Tell us about the community together to get outdoors, whom will be directly affected by the ride. Where does it start? What are enjoy the beauty of the valley, and CW: There will be a festival in generous donations of the riders and Parkway Pedal, Farmington, UT, A the distance options? What are the raise money for a worthy cause. conjunction with the ride. What sorts sponsors. casual ride along the Legacy Parkway courses like for each distance? of activities will there be? to benefit The Autism Council of Parkway Pedal: The Parkway CW: The ride raises funds for the PP: The first year of the ride, CW: Is there anything else that Utah. Start in Farmington at Legacy Pedal is now in its third year as a Autism Council of Utah. Please tell us we wanted to have an option for you would like to add? Events Center, 151 S. 100 W, Reg. at casual, community-centered ride for more about the organization and the those who didn’t, or couldn’t ride, PP: 8 am, Ride at 9 am, 42, 30, 25, and 10, all skill levels. The ride will start at importance of their cause. to still have a chance to support the We have incredible Sponsors 5, 1 mile options. After ride Sahara 9 a.m. at the Legacy Event Center in PP: The Autism Council of Utah is cause. We had bounce houses, face including Doug Smith Subaru, Yesco, Cares Foundation festival, Chris Farmington, UT, just west of Station an independent organization founded painting, food trucks, live music, etc. Axiom Financial, Bingham Cyclery Jensen, 801-563-7670, 801-940-1447, Park. The ride is an out-and-back ride and operated by parents of Autistic after the ride. It was a lot of extra and many local vendors. We will be [email protected], park- and distance markers will be set up children. The group provides access work and took a lot of volunteer auctioning four bikes and as well as waypedal.com AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 7

BIKE FIT Shaking Off Numb Hands into the contributing factors may which nerve or nerves are involved. dle? nerve compression. You should feel By John Higgins help you find relief. Numb hands are The cause of nerve compression 3. Handlebars too far away or too even pressure through your hands, common to both road and mountain is excessive and sustained pressure low. This is the opposite of number not have it concentrated in one area. So far this year the most com- bike riders, and a rarer condition on the nerve. As supporting weight 1, and similar to number 2 but for a 3. getting gripped. If you are nov- mon issue I have encountered as a in tri /tt riders who are in the aero causes pressure, the problem is different reason. Too much of your ice rider on pavement or trails, you bike fitter are cyclists experiencing position. As a fitter, sometimes I am rephrased as “what is it about this weight is being transferred from the may be feeling nervous on descents, numb hands. Many of you will have able to resolve the issue immediately, cyclist’s position that is resulting in saddle to the bars and you are having and that can manifest as a death grip experienced occasional numbness or and sometimes it takes multiple trials the hands bearing too much weight?” to “hold yourself up”. Often hand on the bars. You are creating pressure tingling while cycling, but for some and tries. numbness is combined with neck and nerve compression from muscle of you this is a recurring, persistent Which part of your hands go The 3 primary reasons are: tension in this situation. To transfer tension that is excess of that needed experience that detracts from your numb, whether it is one or both 1. a handle bar too high and/ weight back into the saddle and legs to control your bike. You need a grip ability to go the distance you desire hands, how long it takes before the or close to you. Your upper body you may need a shorter stem; stem on the bars, but not a death grip! or enjoy your riding as much as onset of tingling or numbness, what wants to be more forward and down with a steeper angle; more spacers This can also happen to habituated want to. of riding terrain it occurs on (pave- to stimulate core muscle and back under the stem; or a handlebar with a and experienced riders, perhaps more If you are frustrated with regu- ment, dirt, uphill, downhill), and how fascia engagement to set up for gen- shorter “reach”. so on steep climbs. Cycling safely larly having to change hand position, long before the issue resolves once erating power, but is prevented from In addition to these 3 primary and comfortably requires many skills, or shake out your hands to restore you are off the bike are all important doing so. Your hands are pushing causes, there are several smaller and one of these skills is learning feeling and circulation, some insights clues for exploring and solving this back against the bars to counteract adjustments that can also have a big how much grip you need on the bars problem. If the numbness is inter- the forward forces of your torso. effect – for the better. in different situations, and being able mittent, takes a few hours of riding Most likely the bars are too high in to relax your hands while still main- before it commences, and/or quickly relation to your saddle. Often hand 3 secondary factors: taining control. resolves once you are of the bike, numbness goes hand in hand with 1. saddle tilt angle. A saddle that As you can see there are many then this is a mild case and probably shoulder tension in this situation. is too “nose down” serves to transfer potential factors that can result in requires only a small change to be Flip your stem down and/or move load to the bars as you subconscious- numb hands, and it can take some eliminated. However if you get hand spacers from under the stem to the ly push back on the bars to prevent Sherlock-like skills to sleuth out the numbness within an hour of riding; it top. You may also need a longer stem. yourself from sliding forward on the true culprit. Often the secondary evi- occurs on every ride; and/or doesn’t This will give your upper body more saddle. This may also cause some IT dence of “what else hurts” can pro- resolve for a few hours or even until space to function in. band inflammation as the legs are vide a clue to the fundamental and the next day, then you are at high 2. the saddle is too far forward also being called upon to snap you underlying cause. In the absence of risk of developing long term nerve in relation to the bottom bracket. back into place on the saddle. Even clues a trial and error approach may damage (peripheral neuropathy) Without your hands on the bars to half a degree of saddle tilt adjust- be needed to achieve the reasonable and there is something significantly hold you up you would topple for- ment can fix this. It’s not to say your expectation that you can go riding wrong in your bike fit position, or ward off the saddle. Too much of saddle should be perfectly level (this without your hands going numb, and riding technique. your weight is being transferred to depends on you and the saddle type), not have to shake them out for relief. Preventing hand numbness the handlebars for support, instead but it will usually be close to level. requires problem solving back up of being directed through the saddle 2. bar ergonomics. The rotation John Higgins wants to elevate through the cause and effect chain. and your legs. This creates unneces- of the handlebars, the position of the your cycling experience. He op- You experience the effect. The cause sary weight and compression on your hoods or grips, and the in/out rotation erates BikeFitr - an independent of hand numbness is nerve compres- hands. You need a “lighter touch” of hoods all affect weight distribu- bike fitting studio, and Fit Kit sion. There are 3 primary nerves ser- on the bars. Move your saddle back tion and pressure on the hands. 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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING Grant and Tittensor Take the Intermountain Cup’s Rage at Snowbird gain, but the altitude complicated things even further. In the Elite Men’s division, Felt- Assos racer Rob Squire jumped out to the early lead. with Grant follow- ing for most of the first two laps. However, shortly after Squire started to create separation on the end of the second lap, a flat tire derailed his day and Grant was able to take advantage for the win. With a time of 1:50 over 25 total miles, Grant never looked back and won by nearly five minutes. “Rob was putting some real pres- sure on during the second lap and he had maybe a 10-second lead on me going into the downhill,” said Grant. “I thought I would keep as close as I can and then he was on the side Riders are all smiles at the start line before the intensity of the race begins. of the [trail] with a flat time. After Robbie Squire leads race winner Alex Grant before Squire flatted and lost Photo by Nate Gibby Robbie dropped out, I kept my head 5 minutes. Photo by Nate Gibby Cup’s Rage at Snowbird, held July down and kept pushing.” By Nate Gibby 1, 2017 at Snowbird Ski & Summer In the Elite Women’s category, Resort. Tittensor started out fast and held the Salt Lake City — Alex Grant With spectacular mountain vistas lead for the duration of the four laps. (Cannondale, Gear Rush) won the on every side, the race wasn’t nearly Gaining nearly a minute per lap on Elite Men’s division while Nicole as pleasant as the surroundings. Not other racers, Tittensor powered to a Tittensor (Jan’s Park City, Scott Bikes, only did the racers have to endure 1:49 finish, four minutes ahead of her Reynolds Cycling) took the Elite between four and five laps of a five- competitors. Women’s crown at the Intermountain mile course and approximately 3,000’ “The start is really important at

Awesome scenery at Snowbird on a tough mountain bike course. Photo by Nate Gibby

Snowbird as it’s at 8,000’, so you The Intermountain Cup MTB have to watch your efforts,” said series is Utah’s largest cross Tittensor. “With about a 1/4-mile fire country mountain bike series road and then really tight single track, and draws racers from across it’s always important for me to be the state and western region. in the lead there. Meghan Sheridan Founded in 1991, the Intermoun- tain Cup consists of X-country (Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners, W and endurance MTB races Law) was right on my wheel, so I just throughout Utah. With seven X- tried to recover once I hit the single country races of approximately track, focus on my breathing and I 25 miles and four endurance was able to put a little gap on her.” races of approximately 50 miles, With a starting elevation of the series covers some of the approximately 8,200 feet, the altitude most pristine and difficult rides took its toll on the racers. “I was defi- in the state. nitely hurting in the altitude,” said The next race in Intermoun- Sheridan. “It’s really hard to go super tain Cup’s XC series will be held fast at an XC pace. Because of the on August 12 at North Fork, near altitude, I backed off a little bit for Eden, Utah. A new addition to XC pace and was able to have a little the 2017 XC series, the North left on the last lap and get enough in Fork race includes one of the front of KC [Holley] (Kuhl, Racers fastest tracks in the series. More Cycle Service) to come in second.” information about the race, in- cluding registration, is available at intermountaincup.com.

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MOUNTAIN BIKING Mountain Biking in Cedar City’s Three Peaks Recreational Area is a Hoot! way that shorter sections of trail link isn’t your thing. They are also signed together allowing for small, short so they won’t catch you off guard. rides, or longer, more difficult ones. The sign tells you how wide and how It’s kind of a pick your own adven- high of the ground they are letting ture type of a place. Speaking of you decide what your comfort level adventure, one of its unique char- is as you work up to some of the acteristics are added features. The higher ones. Voodoo Tree is a rather regular look- All the trails within the network ing Juniper that has been decorated are rated as beginner or intermediate. with old things that were discarded These trails are a great place to cut around the area. You’ll find a bunch your teeth, or spin those legs out as of bones, a hub cap and other assort- fast as you can. The trails flow well, ed randomness. There’s also a spot the climbs aren’t steep and the down- with a grill and a giant pile of bones hills are a hoot. Take your chances on off to the one side. The additions will the bridges, we fell in love with them give you a chuckle or make you LOL once we got over our fear of heights. like the kids say these days.. The key to mastering the bridges And there’s bridges... is to commit. None of them are nar- Actually, I’m told for legal rea- row enough to require any serious sons they are platforms not bridges, balancing skills. However, once on but the idea is the same. You have them stopping to put your foot down what is essentially a ladder bridge can be a bit of an issue. Doing so that gaps over washes, sandy areas has been known to result in a tumble and some that even link together back down to the ground. I’ve also rock features. All the bridges have found that putting the bike in a ride arounds if being off the ground slightly harder gear than you would

Ending 917 – The Voodoo Tree. Photo by Lukas Brinkerhoff to enter one of the infamous bridges As a destination from St. George, it By Lukas Brinkerhoff of the area. takes about the same amount of time Cedar City has typically been a to get to Gooseberry as it does to get Junies! town you drove through to get to to Cedar. The summer temperatures I’ve got Mitch Curwen’s wheel in Southern Utah’s high alpine riding in are significantly lower than in St. my sights and I don’t intend to let it the summer. It was a stepping stone George, and contrasting our tradi- get away. The Juniper trees seem to to get sodas and chips as you headed tional Southern Utah trails, there is be the only obstacle as the trail winds toward the paradise of shuttle runs an abundance of beginner and inter- its way through the forest with wide and lift-assisted riding. Thanks to a mediate singletrack to pick from. flowy trails. Intermittent rocks pop forward-thinking BLM and the pas- Part of this uptick in trail building up keeping my interest as we pedal sion of local riders, there has been a included updating and adding to the around Three Peaks Recreation Area. surge of trail building in and around trails at Three Peaks. I’m focused on that rear wheel in Cedar City in the past couple of years The Three Peaks Recreational front me. Suddenly, it starts to leave transforming the area into a burgeon- Area boasts about 15 miles of single- the ground and I realize I am about ing destination for mountain biking. track. The trail network is built in a

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ADVOCACY Bike Walk Montana Launches New Bike Camps for Touring and Smart Cycling Classes tricity for recharging. Cities now By Linley Davis offering bicycle camps include Glasgow, Anaconda, Stevensville, Summer weather brings an open Boulder, Ovando, Three Forks, road of accessibility to the state with projected camps in Glendive Bike Walk Montana is dedicated to and Thompson Falls. In addition improving for bicyclists and pedes- there are four Montana state parks trians. Montana is a beautiful state that recently installed bicycle to enjoy by bicycle or foot and Bike camps; Placid Lake, Salmon Lake, Walk Montana is on a mission to Wayfarers Lake, and Whitefish make sure everyone has this oppor- Lake State Park. tunity. Through the summer months Along with community assis- the organization spends numerous tance and promoting bicycle tour- hours traveling around the state to ism, Bike Walk Montana has meet with communities discussing been spending the summer teach- how to transition into a bicycling ing a number of Smart Cycling and walking focused city that is classes, attending planning meet- safe and accessible for everyone. ings, reviewing transportation Many rural communities through- One of the many rock features that will keep you on your toes. Photo by Joey Dye. plans, organizing a statewide Safe out Montana are now embracing all Passing Awareness Ride, and pre- of the positive changes that have paring for the 2018 Bike Walk come into place with creating a Summit to be held March 21-23, healthier, more desirable place to 2018 in Bozeman, MT. The Bike live and visit. Walk Summit is designed to bring Bicycle tourists play a healthy Montanans together to celebrate role in Montana’s economy. Bike bicycling and walking in the state, Walk Montana has worked with and brainstorm the direction the many rural communities to make state needs to move towards becom- accommodations for bicycle tour- ing more competitive. ists in the form of bicycle camps. Bicycle camps are designed to For more information on provide bicyclists with amenities what Bike Walk Montana is do- such as restrooms, shared cooking ing for you, please visit Bike- areas, shelters, bike lockers, bike WalkMontana.org. maintenance stations, and elec-

Would you like to distribute Cycling Utah or Cycling West at your business? Moose riding a platform. Photo by Joey Dye normally pedal helps. It allows you out the Practice Loop first to warm on the bridge leaving me with one It’s free! to keep consistent pressure on the up your legs. Then hit the Race option, pedal it out. We rip over the pedals. Riding your brakes a little Course Loop for some classic Three bridge and back into the Junies. I let Email dave@cyclingutah. produces the same results. Keeping Peaks and then move on to all the out a “Woot!” and all I can think is I the pressure on the pedals helps you other trails until your legs give out or love riding in Cedar City. com feel more in control of the bike and the sun goes down. will add some confidence as you The area is well signed. Last time Getting There learn the way of the bridges, er, I I was out there a couple of weeks From the South: mean platforms. ago, all junctions were marked with Head North on I-15. The most popular trail for the net- carsonite signs listing the name of Take exit 59 for UT-56 toward Cedar work on MTB Project is Lost World. the trail. There is a full network sign City The trail takes advantage of the rock at the trailhead. If you are heading Turn right onto UT-56 W/W 200 N out alone, take a picture or list out the Reach Cyclists in features in the area. You can access Turn right onto N 3100 W trails you want to hit. Once you are Turn left onto W 4800 N/W Midvalley Lost World by heading up the Race out pedaling, there isn’t much to tell Rd 7 Western States! Course to Big Hole Loop hanging a you how to get where you want to go. Continue till you see the trailhead right and then another right will put The Practice Loop even has some Advertise in you on Lost World for a fun ripping interpretive signs to help newbies From the North: descent. learn the ropes of riding the area. Head south on I-15 As I mentioned, there are tons The Recreation Area has a bunch Take exit 62 for UT-130 toward Cycling Utah and Cycling of options and variations on how to of other amenities in addition to the Cedar City/Enoch ride this area. Unfortunately, trying trails. There is designated camping, Turn right onto UT-130 N West! to detail the bigger rides is akin to frisbee golf, a shooting range, RC Turn left onto E 4800 N/E Midvalley listening to a Californian give direc- Rd car course and ATV trails. Plenty Email: tions. Somehow they always end Continue till you see the trailhead of things to have your significant [email protected] up on Mulholland Drive. If you can other do if they aren’t of the pedaling Web: find a local to show you around, it’s persuasion or if you want to make a Lukas Brinkerhoff blogs about www.cyclingutah.com/advertising-info/ the easiest way to learn the system. weekend out of it. mountain biking and life at Otherwise, we recommend checking Mitch’s wheel takes me right up mooseknuckleralliance.org. 12 CYCLINGUTAH.COM AUGUST 2017 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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Main Street (801) 484-5275 Vernal, UT 84078 bicyclecenter.com Bingham Cyclery Provo/Orem/Springville IBB Cyclery & Multisport 10510 S. 1300 East 185 E Center St (435) 781-2595 Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods altitudecycle.com (106th S.) Ivins, UT 84738 Bingham Cyclery Sandy, UT 84094 Coming October 2017 435-319-0011 336 W. Broadway (300 S) (801) 571-4480 643 East University Parkway ibbcyclery.com Salt Lake City, UT 84101 binghamcyclery.com Orem, UT 84097 (801) 583-1940 435-752-5151 Wasatch Front binghamcyclery.com Rapid Cycling eSpokes als.com 705 N. Bluff Street WEBER COUNTY SoDa Row at Daybreak St. George, UT 84770 Contender Bicycles 11277 Kestrel Rise Ste. G-1 Hangar 15 Bicycles 435-703-9880 989 East 900 South Eden/Huntsville/Mountain Green South Jordan, UT, 84095 187 West Center Street rapidcyclingbikes.com Salt Lake City, UT 84105 Diamond Peak Mountain Sports (801) 666-7644 Provo, UT 84601 (801) 364-0344 2429 N. Highway 158 eSpokes.com (801) 374-9890 contenderbicycles.com Rapid Cycling Eden, UT 84310 hangar15bicycles.com 446 S. Mall Drive, #3 (801) 745-0101 Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes St. George, UT 84790 diamondpeak.biz Cranky's Bike Shop Mad Dog Cycles 435-703-9880 250 S. 1300 E. 12288 S. 900 E. Draper, UT 84020 350 N. Orem Blvd rapidcyclingbikes.com Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Orem, UT 84057 Ogden (801) 582-9870 (801) 474-0082 go-ride.com (801) 222-9577 Red Rock Bicycle Co. Bingham Cyclery crankysutah.com maddogcycles.com 446 W. 100 S. 1895 S. Washington Blvd. Hangar 15 Bicycles (100 S. and Bluff) Ogden, UT 84401 Crank SLC Noble Cycling St. George, UT 84770 (801) 399-4981 749 S. State Street 762 E. 12300 South Draper, UT 84020 877 N. 700 E. (435) 674-3185 binghamcyclery.com Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Spanish Fork, UT 84660 redrockbicycle.com 385-528-1158 (801) 576-8844 hangar15bicycles.com (801) 798-6624 Shiftworks crankslc.com noblesports.com Springdale 2267 Grant Ave, Suite G-12 Ogden, UT 84401 Fishers Cyclery Hangar 15 Bicycles Zion Cycles 11445 S. Redwood Rd Racer’s Cycle Service 385-389-2596 2175 South 900 East Mobile Bike Shop 868 Zion Park Blvd. shiftworks.bike Salt Lake City, UT 84106 S. Jordan, UT 84095 P.O. Box 276 (801) 790-9999 Provo, UT (801) 466-3971 (801) 375-5873 Springdale, UT 84767 fisherscyclery.com hangar15bicycles.com (435) 772-0400 Skyline Cycle racerscycle.net zioncycles.com 834 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 Gear Rush Consignment Infinite Cycles 3818 W. 13400 S. #600 SBR Cycles (801) 394-7700 1956 E. 2700 S. 858 S. State St. Riverton, UT 84065 skylinecyclery.com Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Orem, UT 84097 (801) 523-8268 385-202-7196 (801) 225-0076 Northern Utah infinitecycles.com The Bike Shoppe gearrush.com sbrutah.com Logan 4390 Washington Blvd. Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods Ogden, UT 84403 Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes Lake Town Bicycles Taylor’s Bike Shop 1075 N Main Street, Suite 120 (801) 476-1600 2066 S 2100 E 1520 W. 9000 S., Unit E 1520 N. 200 W. Logan, UT 84341 thebikeshoppe.com Salt Lake City, UT 84108 West Jordan, UT 84088 Provo, UT 84604 435-752-5151 (801) 474-0081 (801) 432-2995 (801) 377-8044 als.com DAVIS COUNTY go-ride.com laketownbicycles.com taylorsbikeshop.com Joyride Bikes Biker’s Edge Guthrie Bicycle REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) 553 N. Main St. 232 N. Main Street 803 East 2100 South 230 W. 10600 S. 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JUMEX 05:11:57 1 Tony Mallen Demon United 0:07:03.73 3 Bryce Helbling Knolly Bikes/DVO/Laketown/POC 0:03:30.66 3 Justin Wilson Intermountain Live Well 3:09:08 2 Tynan DENNY 1:58:18 2 DAVID ZINK STEAMBOAT VELO 05:12:56 2 Gustavo Carrillo 0:07:11.39 4 Clayton Batty 0:03:32.86 4 Cris Williams Volo cycling clothing - Jumex - 3:09:14 3 Craig WILLIAMS 2:01:56 3 MIKE MARCHAND PANARACER/STAN’S NOTUBES P/B BICYCL 05:15:38 3 Robert Steele 0:07:30.98 5 James Perry Laketown/DVO/Trucker Co. 0:03:34.58 5 George Tomasich Two Hubs Cycling Team 3:09:20 Expert Women 4 TIM ZANDBERGEN VELOSPORT/RIDEBIKER ALLIANCE 05:16:07 4 Chris Carlton 0:07:51.43 Pro Women Cat 1/2/3/4 Master Men 55+ 1 Lyna SAFFELL 1:46:28 5 ELDEN NELSON TEAM FATTY 05:18:40 5 Kenneth O’Rourke 0:09:06.52 1 Nicole Schanilec Go-Ride.com 0:04:20.23 1 Mark Schaefer Maddog Racing 3:14:33 Sport Men (19-39) Singlespeed Open Cat 3 Women 12 & Under 2 Lecksi Winger Ellsworth Bicycles/AME Grips/Blustarr Apparel 2 Jeff Handwerk Contender 3:30:10 1 David LAMAY 1:30:32 1 ANDREW FAST PBM MULTISPORT 05:34:09 1 Lane Butterworth Outlaw Bike Team 0:16:36.58 0:04:25.56 3 Norman Frye Ski City Cycling 3:31:14 2 Jason FOWLES 1:30:38 2 JEFF HEMPERLEY EL FREAKO RACING 05:59:48 Cat 3 Women 13-18 Youth 6-8 4 Stephen Tueller Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 3:34:36 3 Derek PARDOE 1:31:52 3 RICH CARAMADRE KUHL CYCLING TEAM 06:13:42 1 Zoe Steele Go-Ride.com 0:08:08.94 1 Boston Bryant 0:05:40.86 5 gary simmons Bountiful Mazda Cycling team 4:05:31 4 Kody SANCHEZ 1:31:55 4 BRAD KEYES CARBOROCKET 06:31:45 2 Hana Butterworth Outlaw Bike Team 0:12:56.37 Cat 1/2/3 5 Cameron ANDERSON 1:41:36 5 STEVE BONNEY UTAHMOUNTAINBIKING.COM 07:05:18 Cat 3 Women 19+ 1 Rob Squire Canyon Bicycles Pro Cycling 3:01:21 Sport Men 40-49 6 KAOLIN CUMMENS ROCA ROJA BICYCLES/FLAT TIRE BIKE S 07:21:18 1 Rachel Molsee 0:07:26.53 2 James Driscoll DNA Cycling 3:01:53 1 Luke ROTHEY 1:24:31 35 & Under Women 2 Brandy Horton Bohemian Brewery 0:07:48.42 Road 3 Brian Mccallic 3:06:10 2 Matthew PAYNE 1:25:54 1 LINDSEY STEVENSON TEAM ENDURANCE 360 05:42:06 3 Christy Weekes 0:08:03.36 4 Mark Flis 3:06:15 3 Todd COWAN 1:32:28 2 ELEISE HINTON CALIBER SBR 06:23:12 Pro Men Racing 5 griffin park Canyon Bicycles 3:06:19 4 Nathan LYON 1:32:46 3 ALI FLIS DNA CYCLING - COTTON SOX 06:52:46 1 Naish Ulmer Dakine/Storme Cycles/Dirty Fingers/Park City Brewery Cat 3/4 Women 5 Chris DELANGIS 1:37:47 4 JOAN MEINERS TEAM ENDURANCE 360 06:59:52 0:05:49.47 1 Angela Howe Plan7 DS 4:12:26 Sport Men 50+ 5 TIFFANY SCHWARTZ ELITE ENDURANCE 07:02:27 2 James Perry Laketown/DVO/Trucker Co. 0:06:08.94 2 Sylvia Kinosian Utah State University 4:14:19 1 Gregg BROMKA 1:35:33 36-49 Women 3 Kris Baughman Go-Ride 0:06:10.46 3 Shannon Tuddenham Plan7 DS 4:35:12 2 Gordon GARRETT 1:55:50 1 MARCI KIMBALL TOSH 05:21:43 4 Clayton Batty 0:06:11.71 SBR Criterium, UCA Series, July 1, 2017, Tooele, Cat 1/2/3 Women 3 Bogdan BALASA 1:59:38 2 BROOK MICKELSON TEAM RED ROCK 05:38:38 5 James Sandmire Liketown/SLC MTB 0:06:16.74 Utah 1 Alison Frye Ski City Cycling 3:49:43 4 Russ BANKS 2:21:52 3 SHIRLEY LEYDSMAN TEAM RED ROCK 05:40:01 Pro Women Place, Name, Team, Time 2 Mary Emerson 3:52:54 Varsity Boys 4 LISA NELSON TEAM FATTY 06:07:25 1 Nicole Schanilec Go-Ride.com 0:06:47.64 Cat 3/4 Men 3 Robin Masters 3:59:14 1 Aj CONOVER 1:41:34 5 VIKKI APPEL SISTERHOOD OF CYCLING 06:26:21 Youth 6-8 1 NO Name Caliber-SBR Cycling p/b LHM Lex 1:11:34 4 Kelly Hunsaker PLAN7 DS 4:01:06 2 James MOTT 1:46:33 50+ Women 1 River Bell 0:07:54.53 2 Darin Boyd Zone Five Racing 1:11:34 5 Lorri Zenoni Project HERO Utah 4:24:21 3 Adam SEEGMILLER 1:55:48 1 LAURA HOWAT SKI CITY CYCLING 06:11:19 2 Boston Bryant 0:08:03.82 3 Ian Gonder 1:11:34 4 Nicholas POTTER 2:15:50 2 KATHY KALLNER 06:49:22 3 Milo Craner Proud Papa Racing 0:09:25.21 Expert Men (19-39) 3 DEBORA ADAM TEAM ENDURANCE360 07:17:40 4 Cam Burgner Huck It Cru/Slim&Knobby’s 0:09:54.88 1 Garrison ASPER 1:43:27 4 DANA ZIMMEL GRAVEL CYCLIST 07:45:00 5 Clive LaRiviere Outlaw 0:12:07.72 2 Preston YARDLEY 1:47:43 Tandem 3 Christian WALTON 1:49:06 1 STEVE WASMUND SATURDAY CYCLES 06:35:27 Canyonball Downhill, Go-Ride Gravity Series, July 4 Southard TYLER 1:51:29 60+ Men 9, 2017, Nordic Valley, Utah 5 Karsten BENCH 2:09:49 1 WILLIAM KELLAGHER 05:36:47 Place, Name, Team, Time Expert Men (40-49) 2 BRIAN MCGUIRE WISE GUYS 06:04:12 Cat 1 Men 13-18 1 Mick HARRIS 1:40:54 3 ROBERT WILLCOX 06:19:54 1 Dillon Flinders Outlaw MTB 0:03:32.85 2 Scott ALLEN 1:41:36 4 KERRY DUGGAN GRAVELCYCLIST.COM 06:24:03 2 Max Shepherd Lake Town Gravity/Copper Canyon Graphics/Kugel’s G.S./ 3 Jody HARRIS 1:47:32 5 JONATHAN ZURKOFF LOST RIVER CYCLING 06:36:04 Spy/TRP 0:03:56.22 4 Bob SAFFELL 1:48:07 Cat 1 Men 19-29 5 Jeff MASSE 1:48:07 1 Nathan Silberman 0:03:40.81 Elite Women Canyonball Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, July 2 Chase Harris Team Dynamite 0:03:45.95 1 Nicole TITTENSOR 1:49:50 8, 2017, Nordic Valley, Utah 3 Dakota Janes University of Utah 0:03:47.67 2 Meghan SHERIDAN 1:53:54 Place, Name, Team, Time 4 Tanner Hart 0:03:52.13 3 Kc HOLLEY 1:54:44 Cat 1 Men 13-18 5 Brock Twitchell Red Rock Bicycles 0:03:58.48 Support Your 1 Dillon Flinders Outlaw MTB 0:06:18.01 Cat 1 Men 30-39 Cat 1 Men 19-29 1 Dustin Malley Rubber Side Down/Reynolds/Go-Ride 0:03:38.71 Community Bike 1 Adam Smith 0:06:12.21 2 Garson Fields 0:03:42.20 We have tons 2 Nathan Silberman 0:06:15.61 3 Matthew Shirley Wolfman Racing 0:03:45.30 Magazine! of race photos posted at gallery.cyclingu- tah.com AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 15

SPEAKING OF SPOKES Cycling Through - Observations on LOTOJA, Training, and the Tour de France brag (well, maybe a little), but sim- (mile 85), took advantage of a fairly Cavendish into the barriers, then onto ply because, with this year’s edition lengthy downhill to get to 94 miles the tarmac, and finally out of the looming, the LOTOJA has been on where I sent everyone else on ahead, Tour with a broken shoulder blade, my mind. It has been a large part of and then just gutted out another 6 those commissaires found reason, my cycling experience. And yes, I do miles to finish off an even 100. Fully much to everyone else’s surprise and take pride in the fact I have had the skewered and baked, I was glad to chagrin, to toss Sagan out altogether. stamina to participate in and finish pack it in. So suddenly, two of the Tour’s big- the LOTOJA so many times. The rest of our team did very gest sprinters were gone, and just as well, though the moderate headwind suddenly, Marcel Kittel looked to be Potato Run as opposed to the moderate tailwind the likely winner of the green jersey. With the LOTOJA coming up, I of a year ago meant much more time Again, not so fast said Michael have once again found myself trash- in the saddle. Their LOTOJA prep is Matthews. Though trailing Kittel by ing my body as I try to whip it into going well. I am hoping this proves over 100 points with only a week to shape to ride 206 miles in one day. To to have just been an off day for me, go, Matthews and his Sunweb team help with our preparation, a group of and that I will bounce back in the put on a real show of force and team us formed a team a couple of years next week. Guess I’ll find out at our work resulting in two sprint wins for ago, Studs and Former Studs, to ride ride of the Tour of Two States. Matthews and a boatload of sprint and train together. My brother and But seriously, this is really a great points. Suddenly, Matthews was on I are the former studs (or at least ride for those looking for a long dis- the verge of closing his deficit to just like to think we used to be studs), tance challenge. Particularly if you 9 points. Unfortunately, at this time while the rest of our team, especially have roots in the northern Utah or Kittel was also suddenly out of the 75-year old Paul Spilker, are the real southern Idaho soil, as I do being a Tour due to stomach issues and a bad studs. native of Pocatello, you will thor- crash, and what was shaping up to This year, we planned out a few oughly enjoy the challenge and scen- be a battle royale for the green jersey rides to check and challenge our ery of this ride. turned out to be a stroll to Paris in progress. We started with the Cache that jersey for Matthews. Gran Fondo on July 8th, and will Le Tour Nevertheless, what a Tour for finish up with the Tour of Two States, And finally, Le Tour. I wrote last Kittel. Five wins in the first eleven the name of a former event which month about my excitement for the stages. That was incredible. used the same course we will follow, upcoming Tour de France. Now, after And finally, lets talk polka dots. I on August 12th. spending countless hours as a couch had pegged Rafal Majka to win the Our midpoint preparation check potato enjoying the action of the Tour climbers jersey. But what a show is what we affectionately call the and the commentary of those famous was put on by Frenchman Warren Potato Run. We begin in Ogden and English bavardeurs, Phil Liggett and Barguil. After first taking over this Ryan Whittaker finishing the Potato Run in Arimo, Idaho. Photo by Kristine ride 135 miles north till we reach Paul Sherwen, I am glad it is over. I jersey, he went on the attack early on Whittaker Pocatello, Idaho. Hence the name, have so many other things to catch every mountain stage to hunt down like we are making a run to Pocatello up which have had to wait while I points. Not only that, but he stayed gural event, which expanded to 25 for some spuds. You get the idea. We was glued to my TV. with the top guns on those stages, By David Ward the next year, 52 the third year and 75 did this last year, and had a moderate But what a Tour it was. As usual, winning two of them, despite those the fourth year, 1986, the first year I tailwind all the way. While the dis- it did not go as predicted. While we early attacks. I have several things cycling entered. It continued to grow, but the tance was taxing, and even though it all acknowledge the myriad things None was more impressive than through my mind this month. So organization kept changing hands till has a deceptively high total elevation that can happen to upend the race we his victory atop the Col d’Izoard, the rather than pick one and devote a full Brent Chambers took it over in 1998,. gain of over 4000 feet, it was not an are expecting, we nevertheless have last mountain stage of the Tour. It article to it, I have decided to give a Under Brent’s expert direction, it has overly grueling ride. our expectations. Me included. was a brutal climb, and he showed little time to all of them. Here goes. become the classic it now is. So we were looking forward to I expected the Sky juggernaut to real panache in attacking and, one My wife, Karma, likely rues it again this year. I assured every- roll over the competition and that kilometer before the finish, catching LOTOJA the day I first signed up to race one that in the summer the wind is Chris Froome would have a strangle- and then dropping the last man of the This September 9th will be the the LOTOJA. That was 31 years always out of the south in northern hold on the yellow jersey midway breakaway that it appeared would not 35th staging of the LOTOJA. The ago, and I have entered it every Utah and southern Idaho. We would through the race. Well, the Sky jug- be caught. For the first time in years, first edition of this epic event took year since, with only two excep- again have the wind at our backs, gernaut did roll, and thankfully so for the polka dot jersey was won by the best climber of the Tour. place in 1983. It was the brainchild tions. That means every summer has and our midpoint preparation check Froome. Otherwise, instead of unex- So, far from the predictable Tour of David Bern and Jeff Keller who been focused around training for the would be a success. pectedly losing the yellow jersey for we were all expecting, it was a Tour wanted to stage a truly European LOTOJA. Consider the impact on I failed miserably. The ride from only a couple of days, he may have Ogden to Tremonton went well replete with action and drama. It style one-day classic. So they came family time and care, yardwork, hon- eventually lost it for good. Despite enough. But as we headed west was also a Tour where you could up with the idea of racing from ey-dos, etc., and you can understand his team’s effort, Froome came to across the valley at that point to join see a new generation of cycling Logan, Utah, where David was why Karma very likely wishes the the time trial of the penultimate stage up with Highway 89, I was dismayed heroes coming forth. It was also a attending Utah Sate University, to LOTOJA and I had never hooked up. with only 29 seconds separating him, to feel a crosswind blowing from the Tour which showed us that Sky and Jackson, Wyoming. But here is a shout out to Karma, Romain Bardet and Rigoberto Uran. north. When we made the turn to Froome may be very vulnerable next 7 people participated in that inau- who has supported me, literally and Well, Froome did indeed win the figuratively, at the LOTOJA all but head north on Highway 89, a mean Tour, but neither he nor anyone else year. Finally, it was a tour well worth two of those years. No one is more old north wind blew into our faces. felt confident of that till he finally the countless hours I spent staring at professional at doing LOTOJA sup- In truth, it turned out to not be all reached the top of the Col d’Izoard our TV. port. And I admit it: Her role is the that bad, but there was a moderate just two days ahead of the finish on more difficult of the two. I only have wind nearly all the way. Or so I was the Champs Elysées. This was the to ride and eat. She has to drive all told. My body was not cooperat- closest Tour ever coming down to day, timely reach the feed zones, and ing that day, and I had neither the the wire, and something we did not make certain she gets me the right stamina nor the legs for this ride. At expect. food. It is more difficult than one about 60 miles, I could tell my legs As for the green sprinters jer- would think, and she has it down to were going south on me (even though sey, I and everyone else had already a science. I was headed north), and by the time awarded it to Peter Sagan. Not so So, this will be my 31st year of we hit Malad, I was starting to feel fast, said the ever vigilant and farci- Support Your participation in the LOTOJA. Two cooked. We made a food stop there, cal French UCI commissaires. In of the previous 30 years I rode as and I hoped to regenerate. But it was what was at best a bit of usual sprint part of a relay team. I have thus rid- wishful thinking bumping between Sagan and Mark den it solo 28 times, and only failed I slowly (very slowly) ground Cavendish, which unfortunately sent to finish 3 times. I don’t say this to my way to the top of the Malad Pass Local Bike Shop! What’s on your We’re looking for contributors: Writers, mind? Reporters, and Photographers needed. Send your feedback and letters to the Please email [email protected] for details. editor to: dave@ cyclingutah.com 16 CYCLINGUTAH.COM AUGUST 2017

COACH’S CORNER Thriving vs. Surviving the End of Season: A Coach’s Perspective a waver in motivation. and building up a new skillset. Take By Dave Harward, PLAN7 We are so lucky to have some of things progressively. Find trails or Endurance Coaching the most amazing riding in the coun- routes that are appropriate for your try; road, trail or gravel. Terrain and level. You’ll soon know if it’s too Late season motivation to ride weather get better and more beautiful much. When you reach that point and train can frequently be challeng- in the late Summer and Fall. I want to take things back a bit and work on ing. It’s August. It’s hot every day. throw out some options and consider skills. You have to balance work, family, not only how to use your built-up training, racing, resting, eating, etc., fitness to enjoy what is on offer, but Fall Options etc. Riding bikes is our common also to think about how to translate it Rolling into the fall months passion, but it can be tough to stay all into next season. Alright, time to you’re going to find cooler tempera- motivated to keep going hard, day find some events and set some goals! tures and amazing trail conditions. Cyclocross is a great way to stay in shape after a long riding season. Photo by Dave Iltis in and day out. If you’re having any Let’s get creative! The scenery is spectacular and it will of these thoughts, you are not alone. feel refreshing to get out and pedal. speed, running through an obstacle week on the bike, goals around per- We all want to perform at our best. Late Summer Options It’s time to get out on your favorite such as barriers, a steep hill or sand. formance, even metrics to gauge your As a coach, it’s my job to review and Between mountain bike racing, trail or embark on that long road Check out the PLAN7 Clinic Series fitness. consider goals and intentions for all road races or century rides, and the route that you have been thinking on WUKAR Wednesdays if you want types of athletes. The purpose of this fast growing gravel grinder events, about. Pick a different spot for each to develop you CX skills. Wrapping Things Up article is to address late season “burn you’ve likely been curious about a upcoming weekend in September No matter the discipline of This isn’t the typical coaching out” with methods and goal setting different discipline. Why not explore and October. cycling that you may choose to try, article I write. Usually you can throughout the year to keeping the a bit? There’s nothing like trying Another great thing about the fall taking a learned skill and applying it expect something very particular to gears turning strong. something new to grab your interest and even into the winter months is in a new format will definitely stimu- building a training program or focus- The first step is set realistic goals and help energize your passion for cyclocross (CX) season. Combining late neuromuscular advancement and ing in on specific types of workouts for yourself. These include events pedaling. skills from road racing and mountain keep your mind fresh. This will defi- or intervals. Maintaining motivation and races that you want to participate Most cycling communities biking, as well as adding in a little bit nitely bring in some new motivation throughout a long season requires in and a timeline that is attainable so have midweek race series going on of running, can be a thrill that opens and engagement, all while taking us to be a little more creative than you know you can accomplish those through the summer months (see up a whole new skill set whole chal- advantage of the fitness you’ve been changing up intervals or volume of goals (Cycling West is a great refer- the calendar of events for road and lenging your fitness. Preparing for building all season. time spent training. ence tool right at your fingertips). mountain biking race series). These a serious assault on the CX season We’ve addressed a number of Next, we want to schedule training to are great opportunities to check takes solid preparation. There are Setting Goals for Next Season ideas to stay engaged with the sport match up with those goals and inten- out a discipline you find interest- many groups throughout the area that This time of year offers some you love. Be ready to try something new. Look at some options that you tions, without over training of course. ing. Another great option is to check practice and mentor new riders, and time for reflection on how you set up know will be challenging. Step out of Having a timeline promotes constant out local cycling clubs. Many clubs the race scene is a blast for any level your current season. It is important the normal routes or trails you typi- assessment of how things are going. organize group rides, both road and of experience, even spectators! to evaluate your goals and intentions. cally ride. One big recommendation I Cycling season can be year round, mountain. You’ll be able to ride with CX preparation can start to take Did you hit the mark? Were there have is go into the mountains as the especially if you do ride multiple dis- experienced riders who are welcom- place when you’re in those summer unforeseen obstacles? Did you make summer is ending and we move into ciplines and incorporate off season ing and interested in bringing people doldrums. You’ll need to make some reasonable goals? What could you do fall. Climb the canyons on the road. training. The fitness build up is solid. along, as well as mentor. shifts to your training. As I men- differently next year? Go up high and ride the trails. We can However, it’s unrealistic to think that It may be intimidating to plug in tioned you’ll be doing some running Having an intention for the sea- always use the neuromuscular task of we can be at peak fitness year round. to a new discipline. There are equip- in CX races. It’s typically not long son along with dates, even if they aren’t events, can help you stay on pedaling uphill. Enjoy and embrace This is an example of how referring ment and gear challenges as well as bouts of running. It’s more about track and remain motivated when the the grand hills that many travel to see back to goals and intentions can keep building technical skill for something explosive sprints, maybe 2-3 sections going gets tough. Even when you’re and we have in our backyards. More you going strong when there may be new. However, it’s all about pedaling per lap. You’ll be dismounting at the goal setter, it’s a game of manag- than anything enjoy being out of the ing your expectations and intentions city while you’re pedaling! while keeping the plan on target. If I haven’t said it enough yet, set Ahhhh, keeping your plan on target. some goals. Decide on specifics to Whether you are developing your finish out the remainder of this sea- own training plan or working with son and maintain the fitness you’ve a coach, be sure to make frequent worked so hard to build. Find a way analysis, setting attainable goals with the ability to measure progress. You Continued on page 17 can choose mileage goals, time per A Perfect End to Your Cycling Season!

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Study Shows Bike ways with bicycle lanes were less didn’t include any traffic jams or New Bill Would Allow Bikesharing to get Federal Lanes are Safer for likely to encroach into adjacent perpetually overcrowded roads and lanes, pass, or queue when interact- they only looked at nine streets. But Support Cyclists and Protected ing with cyclists than drivers on the study concludes that it adds “to Bike Lanes are Even roadways with sharrows, signs des- the body of evidence in the litera- Bikeshare programs are taking off with great success all around the Better ignating shared lanes, or no bicycle ture that the addition of buffered and country. They’ve been doing so largely without federal support. But legisla- facilities,” the report states. striped bicycle lanes to a roadway tion recently introduced in Congress would clarify that bikeshare programs Drivers were more likely to increases the predictability of driver Yes, protected bike lanes do would qualify for federal financing. The trouble is, transportation law and make streets safer to cycle on. leave cyclists in peace when the behavior, increases the likelihood grant rules were written before anyone tried bikeshare, leaving the program Evidence comes in the form of a new cyclists were in their own lanes. that drivers will remain in their study conducted by the University Sharrows and “share the road” or travel lanes, and reduces the risk in a legally “gray area,” since it’s not defined in federal law or regulation, of Minnesota for the Minnesota “bike route” signs didn’t help sig- that may be associated with drivers says Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), sponsor of the Bikeshare Transit Act Department of Transportation. And nificantly. “From the perspective of encroaching into or shifting travel of 2017 (H.R. 3305). reducing potential traffic impacts, lanes.” advocates can cite it to planners, The bill would allow federal funding to buy bikeshare-related equip- politicians, transit officials and bicycle lanes are to be preferred And if they’re wide enough, motorists who object to losing driv- over sharrows or signage,” the unmarked shoulders can function ment and building bikeshare facilities. It would also clarify that grantees ing or parking space on the roads researchers conclude. And separated as bike lanes and protect users, the could use Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality money for bikeshare. to cyclists. lanes work better than ones merely study adds. “The Bikeshare Transit Act will remove significant barriers facing new Researchers examined driver striped. Find the report, Traffic Impacts and existing bikeshare projects applying for federal funding while under- behavior on Minnesota roadways One study, however, doesn’t of Bicycle Facilities, at goo. scoring that bikeshare programs drive economic development and are an with different types of bicycle prove anything. The researchers gl/2g2QGR accommodations. “Drivers on road- acknowledge that their observations -Charles Pekow important part of bringing choice and adding value to America’s transporta- tion system,” Blumenauer said in the Congressional Record. The bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. Together we make sure your train- Coach’s Corner - Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) cosponsored it, giving the measure bipartisan ing plan fits into your life, while Subscribe to Our Email Continued from page 16 support. Blumenauer and Buchanan co-chair the Congressional Bike to move yourself into something keeping you motivated and having Newsletter at fun. After all that’s what it’s all Caucus. new and stimulating. Start to think about. cyclingutah.com -Charles Pekow about your strengths and weakness- es from your regular assessments. Dave Harward founded Tailor your training to maintain and PLAN7 Endurance Coaching advance your strengths. Take a few in 2006, building individualized weeks completely off! and then training plans for endurance work through the winter months athletes, offering optimized toward your goals. bike fitting and training con- If you’re struggling on how to sultations. PLAN7 also offers put goals and intentions together, Sport Nutrition services, meta- talk to a coach. One of the aspects bolic testing and the House of of my job is to help people translate Watts indoor winter program. their love of this sport to improved Learn more at plan7coaching. fitness and optimal performance. com. 18 CYCLINGUTAH.COM AUGUST 2017

Burke Swindlehurst taking a minute to relax while waiting for the Pro/ Open men’s field to come through. Photo by Steven Sheffield. do some math and calculate how to Crusher - get it back on. It dropped a few more Continued from page 3 times, but I was able to get it back Pro/Open field shortly before the on without stopping those times,” field turned off of UT-153 onto Kents said Squire. Lake Road/FR-137 and hit dirt, caus- Popowski’s less-confident ing the entire group to start to splinter descending prowess caused him to lose time on the descent, while as the race began in earnest. Janel Holcomb fights through a downpour on her way to winning the women’s pro event at the 2017 Crusher in Blaugrund and De Jong widened Squire continued his chase down the the Tushar. Photo by Cathy Fegan-Kim, Cottonsoxphotography.net their gap on the rest of the field to Col de Crush before rejoining one of the loosest it had been since that first about 400 vertical feet below where in so doing becoming the first 3-time about four minutes, with Blaugrund’s the chase groups as the road became year, and with temperatures soaring the climb truly tops out before hit- winner of what has become one of teammate Leroy Popowski riding paved once again nearing the bottom and little vegetation to provide any ting the relatively flat rollers heading the must-do mixed-surface events in in no man’s land about a minute of the descent and heading south on US Highway 89 and heading into respite from the sun and heat, it was back towards Betenson Flat, and the western United States. ahead of the main chase group con- bound to make an impact, with both even more climbing to come after Wells commented about the race, taining Squire, Todd Wells (Troy the small towns of Junction and Circleville, where it looked like the Wells and Swenson switching from the turn-off to Gunsight Flat and “It was good, it seemed like it was Lee Designs), Keegan Swenson side-to-side of the road looking for Big Flat. a little more mellow this year than (Cannondale-3Rox), Ben King entire populace of both towns turned out to cheer the riders on and hand- a smooth line and something firm Wells was glad to have other rid- last. By the time we got up to the top, (Dimension Data), Jamey Driscoll enough for their tires to grab some ers for company on the climbs, first even though it seemed like a more (DNA Cycling), and Josh Whitney up bottles to the riders. As the race pulled out of traction. It was in this section where with Swenson, and then Squire, “It’s reasonable tempo we were a smaller (EVOL) Circleville and started heading back the speculation started whether Wells’ a lot nicer having someone to ride group, Keegan (Swenson), Squire Shortly before the various groups north towards Doc Springs Road “old man legs” or Swenson’s youth into the finish with. There were some and I, and then Squire’s chain came reached Anderson Meadows, Ben (and the section dubbed the “Sarlacc and climbing prowess would prove pretty good headwinds on some of off. So then it was just Keegan and I King flatted at about mile 16, for Pit” by participants of the race’s to be the other rider’s outdoing. those sections up the climb, and rode together until about halfway up what was apparently not the only first edition in 2011), the situa- As the race passed the three-hour while in the follow car you may not the Col de Crush, and it all kind of time on the day, while Popowski and tion on the road was Todd Wells mark on the Col, Swenson’s relative notice that there is a wind, when happened there. De Jong were caught and dropped by & Keegan Swenson, with Squire, inexperience with longer endurance you’re on the bike you feel every “Keegan came off a little bit, and the chase group about a mile-and-a- Driscoll, Allen Krughoff, and one or events, and lack of firsthand knowl- little bit. It’s also nice to have some Squire caught on right there, so we half later. two others about a minute-and-a-half edge of the course became apparent, motivation of company out there. went from Keegan & I riding togeth- As the lead group topped the first back, with a second chase containing as he started to get gapped by Wells You know when you’re out there by er not knowing where Squire was major climb and were about to hit the Blaugrund, De Jong, and one other around the 54-mile mark, while fur- yourself your mind kind of wanders, because we couldn’t see him, to the rollers leading towards the second rider a further two minutes behind. ther behind, it looked like Squire was it’s hard to maintain focus, but when three of us together for just a few feed zone at Betenson Flat, Squire If there is one truth about Doc beginning to claw back more time on somebody else is there it’s easier to seconds, and then Squire goes off the dropped his chain and had to stop Springs Road, it’s that you never the two leaders. push.” front. I was able to keep him close again to untangle it, before starting to really know what conditions are With about 800 meters before the Once past the end of Big Flat, the and we hooked back up again and chase again with Popowski through going to be like from year to year, Pro-Form KOM, Squire caught and riders reached the short, steep, and rode together to the finish. I put in the feed zone and onto the rough, from fairly sandy and deep the first passed Swenson, before rejoining twisty descent from Timid Springs a death-defying descent on the last washboard descent down the dirt sec- year, muddy the second year, to rela- Wells in the lead about 300 meters to Puffer Lake, and back to the dirt road thing (from Timid Springs) tion of UT-153. tively mild after recent rains keep later. With two bends in the road pavement on UT-153. It was at this because I knew that was my only “Once I got my tires situated, I the dust levels to a minimum, and left before the KOM, Squire put in point that Wells launched his attack, chance, but he came back to me. It was trying to rider gingerly and not that no matter what the conditions a little dig and opened up about a hoping to dislodge Squire on the was going to take a really good day puncture again, but then I just kept are, it’s going to be a tough section to 10-meter gap back to Wells, which he downhill to hold him off on the final for me to beat him in the sprint.” losing my chain. At the top of the Col work your way through before turn- held through the KOM, picking up climb to the finish by the Eagle Point Keegan Swenson was happy with de Crush descent, it bucked off and ing back up UT-153 to climb the Col the $250 prize for first rider across Ski Resort Skyline Lodge, but all he his third-place finish, stating “A lot wrapped itself in a little loop-de-loop. de Crush. The “Pit” proved to be just the line. Unlike most KOMs, which could manage was about a 7-second of my training is shorter; I haven’t Normally, I can just reach down and as tough this year; while not as deep are usually awarded at the very top gap, which Squire easily closed back been doing too many epic rides put it back on, but I had to get off and as the first year, the dirt was probably of the climb, the Pro-Form KOM is down once the dirt was behind him. which are longer, because it still isn’t It looked like it was going to come quite my wheelhouse right now. I do down to a two-man sprint to the fin- like the longer climbs, but it’s a long ish up the final climb, which gains race. I think part of it was the heat about 600 vertical feet in one mile. as well, following Todd across the Coming around the final turn into sandy false flat bits before the climb the last 400 meters, Squire gave one (on Doc Springs Road), I think that’s last dig quickly opening a 15-second what put me in the box. I was hurt- gap, which he held to the finish, and ing a bit before the climb; and he’s a

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oh, this is not good! This is not good,’ so I just had get back on and got back into my rhythm with tubes hanging out of my jersey and all this stuff.” Over the top of the climb coming into Betenson Flat, Holcomb man- aged to rejoin a small group with Larissa Connors, and attacked the descent. Says Holcomb, “As we started the descent, I dropped Larissa again, and so I did the descent and loved it. Loved it! I know it was wash- boarded out, but I was just amazed at how beautiful the surroundings were. It was just gorgeous!” When they hit the pavement on the bottom of the Col de Crush, heading in to Junction & Circleville, Holcomb was rejoined by Connors Thomas Cooke has raced in all 7 and 4 of the men they had been Crushers. Photo by Christopher See riding with; the group worked well together, grabbing more bottles at the big strong dude, he can go fast, so I aid stations. was suffering even before the climb. As the group turned on to Doc Then when Robbie caught back on I Springs Road, another large group knew it was going to go even faster containing Mindy McCutcheon and if I tried to go with them, I might tagged on to the back of Holcomb’s explode, so I’m going to ride my group, and the riders once again own pace and maybe I can get them settled into a rhythm. The Crusher in the Tushar sure does have some great scenery. Photo by Cathy Fegan-Kim, Cottonsoxphotography. back if they start to play games later According to Holcomb: ““It was net on. I just tried to finish in one piece.” hot, it was definitely very hot, but over the top of a little bit of a rise and and shocked that I pulled off second. DNA COTTON SOX “I didn’t pre-ride the course, so the conditions were pretty good; it you get a little more speed, and it was Last year I felt like Superwoman, 3 BREANNE NALDER, PLAN7 DS that may have played a little into it was loose but you just had to relax ‘okay, that feels good, that’s okay.’ It and this year I questioned myself 4 LARISSA CONNORS, TEAM as well, but I’m looking forward to and go with it and be patient. I really was a constant exercise of finding a thousand times if I should even TWENTY20/FELT coming back next year and seeing liked it and there were all sorts of whatever power I could, taking in come down, and then to be out there 5 JEN LUEBKE, DNA CYCLING what I can do, now that I know what people out there cheering which was whatever food and drink I could, and and it’s blazing hot. I thought about to expect.” really nice.” then occasionally sitting up and look- quitting with just about every other Said McCutcheon, “Janel & ing around and taking it all in. No pedal stroke I made. It was a much Men’s Top 10 Larissa both got away from me again matter what happens it’s been a good a mental challenge as a physical 1 ROBERT SQUIRE, FELT- ASSOS, through the Sarlacc Pit and the first day and an amazing event.” challenge to even finish this year, 4:13:39 part of the Col de Crush, and I knew Holcomb continued, “There was let alone take second, so I’m pretty 2 TODD WELLS, TODD WELLS/ I didn’t really have it in me to chase descent there [from Timid Springs happy about that.” TLD, 4:13:54 down Janel, which was fine. down to Puffer Lake] that was just Breanne Nalder (PLAN7 DS) 3 KEEGAN SWENSON, As they turned back on to the awesome, and all of a sudden, I felt caught and passed Connors on the CANNONDALE 3ROX RACING, pavement before starting the climb like I got my mojo back. I was just climb up the Col de Crush, and was 4:19:53 back up the infamous UT-153 Col de killing it! When you hit the pave- able to increase the gap and came in 4 JAMES DRISCOLL, DNA Crush, Holcomb had the realization, ment, there are a few rollers, but then third, another 3 minutes back. CYCLING, 4:25:18 “’oh we’re going up that?’ I hadn’t when you make the last turn with a “Coming up the Col de Crush, I 5 LEROY POPOWSKI, JUWI really put it all together, you know. mile to go, I got a few drops of rain, kept using men as carrots and acted SOLAR, 4:29:06 I was like ‘Are you kidding me?’ I and I was still so hot that I was like like a rabbit. I knew I was in forth knew it was going to be tough, it was ‘yes, bring it on!’ and then it started because I hadn’t seen Jen (Luebke) Janel Holcomb Takes the so hot.” hailing! Going through that last mile or any of the other girls again. I Women’s Race McCutcheon followed, “I met I just kept looking up at the horizon came up on Larissa, and she said to Just a few minutes after the Elite Larissa again about halfway up the and eventually saw the banner, and me, “Why are you going this hard men started, the women rolled out Col de Crush, and I could see her it was like ‘Yes! It was awesome.” now?” and I said, “I’ve been going fairly easily, and were caught by heart break when she saw mile after Crossing the line was such a release, this hard the whole time!” and she one of the masters men fields start- mile of climbing ahead of us, and I there was so much joy.” kind of laughed. It motivated me to ing behind them, so a group of the knew I just had to be slow and steady About 8 minutes later, in the pour- just go for it, and I was able to roll women jumped in with the men as and I could probably hold her off.” ing rain, McCutcheon also rolled away from her. the pace started to lift heading onto Coming through the QOM, across the line, saying after the finish, The Crusher has a huge variety the dirt on FR-137. Holcomb was also suffering. “I went ““I came in not expecting much out Women’s Pro Top 5 of terrain from paved to gravel As the group neared the top through some rough patches there. of myself; I knew I wasn’t coming in 1 JANEL HOLCOMB, MAVIC and forest to desert. Photo by of the first climb, near Anderson Once in a while you get over a bit as strong as last year and am thrilled 2 MELINDA MCCUTCHEON, Christopher See Meadow, the group had separated with Janel Holcomb (Mavic) and Larissa Connors (Team Twenty20/ Felt) in the lead, followed by Mindy McCutcheon (DNA Cycling), and then another group containing Breanne Nalder (PLAN7 DS) & Jennifer Luebke (DNA Cycling) and one other girl. “I’ve been sick, injured and a bit burned out for the past 6 months [after the conclusion of cyclocross season], so I haven’t been racing or training as much. I knew what to expect and not to panic and not to bury myself too early; if I just took it A FORCE OF NATURE easy up the first climb, I knew I’d get separated from Janel and Larissa, but I also knew there was a so much road ahead, so much racing left.” As the lead women’s group rolled through Anderson Meadow, from all the bouncing around on the wash- board roads, Holcomb’s saddlebag AUG 12: NORTH FORK, UT came open and nearly fell off her saddle. AUG 26: POWDER MTN., UT “We were just climbing and climb- ing and climbing, all of a sudden, my saddle bag exploded, everything everywhere, and it was dangling into REGISTER AT INTERMOUNTAINCUP.COM my wheel, so I had to stop and get off and try to grab things and stick stuff in to my pocket. I thought ‘Uh 20 CYCLINGUTAH.COM AUGUST 2017

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Photo by Photo by Donald West include off-camber or root-covered Donald West trails to run between $2-5 per foot. surfaces that can not be avoided soils have less cohesiveness than clay we utilize bridges or create turnpike By Donald West, Trail Ace Exceptions would include downhill while staying on the trail. soils, so they are more likely to erode (i.e raised surface) trails. The pos- Construction trails with lots of dirt work and lad- on steeper sections of trail. Some of sibilities of trail design and construc- der bridge features and trails through Trail Construction these general rules can be broken if tion are only limited to the builders People always ask me what’s steep side slopes or where the trail Trail construction is the next the trail includes natural or added imagination. involved in building trails. To begin is routed through heavy surface rock phase of the project. Professional rock along the tread surface. with, it’s not as easy as it may seem. or bedrock. Some of the costs of trail builders use machines to help Mountain bikers have also added Mapping and Trailheads There is a process to building trails construction can be reduced with wooden bridges or ladder bridges build trails in most building situa- Once the construction is complete professionally. That process usually partnerships with volunteer organi- tions. This involves mini dozers and/ over uneven terrain or wetland areas. the trail needs to be mapped and the starts with a land owner or manager zations which can provide labor for or excavators. The size of the excava- Wooden features are used to create trail needs to be appropriately signed contacting our company about the hand built trails or finishing behind tor is determined by the type of trail a roller coaster like feel as well by to allow users to safely navigate the idea of having a trail. They usu- machine built trails. you’d like to build. Bigger machines including wall rides, banked turns, ally have a general idea of where are useful when moving a lot of rollers, and jumps. Most trails cross trail or system of trails. Trailhead they want the trail to start and key Trail Design dirt, like on a downhill trail with big streams or wetland areas at some Continued on page 21 points of interest they would like to Once the property is determined table top jumps. Smaller machines point in the trail. In these areas see along the way. It’s important to and funding is acquired, the next step allow you to build more cross coun- know the property boundaries of the in the process is the design of the try trails with more of a hand-built project area as well as the general trail. This usually involves several feel. Smaller machines can make a topography. site visits to determine any difficul- tread as narrow as 30 inches. Another important factor is the ties that need to be addressed dur- On machine built trails, we always funding for a project. Some proj- ing construction. This could include finish with hand tools. This includes ects are funded through recreational steepness of the terrain, how rocky but not limited to chainsaws, loppers, trail programs or through special use it is, density of vegetation and type axes, McClouds, rakes, etc. In rocky taxes in a community. Non-profit of vegetation. At this point, we will terrain we have used jackhammers, organizations are able to receive identify key points of interest and hammer drills, wedges, sledge ham- donations from individual donors to what type of user group will be using mers, chisels and more. help a trail project come to fruition. the trail. This will help determine The flagging we used during the The costs of building the trail can the flow of the trail and the average design phase is used as a general vary widely depending on the scope grades the trail will maintain. guideline for the construction if the FREE ALL SUMMER of work, but it isn’t unusual for most Next we start flagging the trail. trail. As we build the trail we allow, FREE the trail to undulate along the flagged corridor to add interest and flow to the trail. We avoid straight lines and long sections of continuous grades. Wasatch Crest & As we need to we add grade reversals and dips to make sure any Park City Bike Shuttle water that gets on the trail surface The best bike demo event in the universe! flow off as quickly as possible. Trails are normally out-sloped at 4-6% to Call Sly: allow the water that crosses the tread from above doesn’t turn and flow (801)560-9804 down the trail. Water is one of the Wasatch Crest & most damaging forces of nature on trails. A poorly designed trail is very Park City Bike Shuttle susceptible to erosion. Trails that follow the fall line (i.e straight down the hill) or trails that exceed 50% of Call Sly: (801)560-9804 the terrain cross-slope are likely to erode faster. This can be accelerated by differences in soil texture. Sandy

Guided rides - October 5th Demo Days - October 6-8th Test ride next years bikes and gear on the world class trails of Moab, Utah. The best bikes, The best exhibitors. Plus lunches, beer, shuttles, prizes and parites. Sold out in 2016. Sign up now and be part of the fun! www.outerbike.com | 1(800)845-2453 AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 21

EVENT PREVIEW Race the Rails Features a Road and Mountain Race Against the Train in Ely, Nevada

Enjoying the trail for years afterwards is the best reward. Pictured is Jenny West on the new Three Falls Trail by Part of the trail that will be used for the Race the Rails event in Ely, Nevada Trail Ace Construction built in Alpine. Photo by Donald West on September 9, 2017. Photo courtesy White Pine County Tourism & Recreation Board. across landscapes on foot, bike, or tablished in 1997 and is based Trail Building vehicle than would be nearly impos- out of White Bird, Idaho. You By Meg Rhoades Continued from page 20 sible without there existence. They can find out more information signs are useful in order to allow provide an outlet for our need for about the company by calling A new and unique experience is on the horizon. Ely, Nevada is home users to have a general understand- exploration, our need for physical Bonner Brumley at 385-228- to one of the nation’s largest time capsules, the Nevada Northern Railway. ing of the length and difficulty of activity, and a separation from a 5560 or find us at www.trail-ace. Here you will find coal fired steam engines that are over 100 years old still the trails they are about to ride. Trail more industrialized world. Trails com. billowing their plumes of steam as they lumber down the track. Now add signage with difficulty level is use- allow us to be more interconnected For resources for learning beautiful mountain trails and the Loneliest Highway in America, Highway ful for land mangers to help them 50, and you have the makings of an epic exhibition bike race that is fun for by providing corridors that allow us how to build trails, check out manage risk by telling the users to easily transition from the human- the whole family! “Lightly On The Land, The SCA what type of experience they will built world and the nature that sur- On September 9, 2017 racers will get the chance to see if they have the Trail Building and Maintenance have on a particular trail. rounds us. steam to beat the train! Both road and mountain bike racer will have the Designing and building trails is a Manual” by The Student Con- opportunity to test their mettle. Road bikers will begin with a short ride to multi-faceted and complex business Donald West is a Project servation Association or “Trail the entrance of the Robinson Nevada copper mine where they will circle a and trade. It takes in consideration Manager for Trail Ace Construc- Solutions, IMBA’s Guide to 240-ton haul truck. On their descent toward Ely, they will find themselves environmental and social factors tion. Trail Ace Construction, a Building Sweet Singletrack.” side by side with the giant iron horse. The road bike course spans approxi- in the design and construction of member of Professional Trail- You can also find more resourc- mately 25 miles with an elevation gain of 820 feet. Mountain bikers will ride over 11 miles on single and double track trails with an elevation gain trails. Trails allow people to travel builders Association, was es- es www.trailbuiders.org. of 1400 feet. Registration is $75.00. All racers will receive a race shirt, finisher’s medal, swag bag, BBQ ticket and train ride voucher which may be used to get the racer and their bike to the start line (bike spaces are limited) or on one of the regular train excursions scheduled throughout the weekend. Those wishing to board the train will begin loading at 8:00 am at with an 8:30 departure time scheduled. Race start is at 10:00am from the Keystone Bridge. The BBQ will take place at the depot beginning at 1:00 p.m. and extra tickets for family and friends are available. A variety of vendors will be open at the depot starting at 10 a.m. There will be a small triathlon for kids beginning at 11:30 a.m. While you are in the area you won’t want to miss visiting some of the other area attractions. Great Basin National Park and the Lehman Caves, located approximately 68 miles south east, offers beautiful scenic drives and hikes, 60 & 90 minute cave tours and amazing night time sky presenta- tions. Hike, fish, kayak or just relax 13 miles outside of town at Cave Lake State Park or take your time and explore our Outdoor Murals, Renaissance Village, Ely Art Bank, White Pine Public Museum, or the McGill Historical Drug Store. Come join us for a great time for the whole family! You can register for the race at www.elynevada.net. More informa- tion on the area is also available on the website or call the Bristlecone Convention Center at 800-496-9350.

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Experts 1hr race time, Sports 50mins, Beginners 30-40mins. 2017 Dates:Wasatch County: May Calendar Guidelines: 3, 17, 31; June 14, 28; July 12, 26; Aug 2; WESTERN STATES Sundance: May 10, 24; June 7, 21; July 5, Listings are free on a 19; August 2, Tyson Apostol, 435-200-3239 (Wasatch), 801-223-4849 (Sundance), races@ space available basis and euclidoutdoors.com, John Woodruff, 801-223- 4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sundance-utah. at our discretion. com , weeklyraceseries.com Submit your event to: Regional Weekly CALENDAR OF EVENTS [email protected] with date, name of event, MTB Race Series June 20-August 15, 2017 — Laramie Mountain website, phone number Bike Series, Laramie, WY, Tuesdays. Local mountain bike series, great for riders of 801-694-8925, [email protected], par- August 12, 2017 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium and contact person and any age and ability. Starts at Happy Jack leystrail.org Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling Trailhead., Evan O’Toole, evan@laramier- Revival of Sustainable Folly! Various Western other appropiate informa- Utah BMX Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please join acing.com, laramiemtbseries.com, lara- Locations. Proceeds from the Boise Tour miebikenet.org us every first Thursday of the month at 5 pm at de Fat benefit Southwest Idaho Mountain tion. RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a more bicy- Bike Association, Boise Bicycle Project, and and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 W, cle-friendly community., Heather Skabelund, Treasure Valley Cycling Association. Held Let us know about any Utah Mountain 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, Race 971-404-1557, [email protected], Aaron at Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden, Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race at 7, Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail. Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@newbelgium. corrections to existing May through September (practices starting com, bikeprovo.org com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat Bike Racing in April with additional practices on Tuesdays Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. listings! through May), Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, September 22, 2017 — World Car Free Day, UT, George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, August 4-5, 2017 — Blue Mountain Enduro, [email protected], rad- Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, [email protected], dmbta.org Monticello, UT, Two day, three stage race in canyonbmx.com None , [email protected], worldcar- the San Abajo Mountains of San Juan county. Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, free.net and games will give way to a final night. The Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx Stage 1 starts at 3:00 PM on Friday. A shuttle UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., adjourning meeting will be Sunday’s group racing at the Legacy Events center 151 October 7-8, 2017 — Mountain + Gravity Expo, will be provided from the end of each stage Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah- ride on a some inspiring local trails., Joey South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice Sandy, Utah, Mountain biking, snowboarding, to the start of the following course or to the [email protected], southernutahbicycleal- Dye, 435-674-3185, [email protected], Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May skiing, rock climbing, skydiving, base jump- parking area for the stage, Roam Utah , 435- liance.org Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, ing, fitness, outdoor gear, and local business spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com 590-2741, [email protected], [email protected], lrbmx.com, radcanyon- WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory will be highlighted in this healthy living expo. August 12-13, 2017 — Flyin’ Brian Downhill and bmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_Outdoor_ Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801- Learn how to be a healthier and safer athlete September 24-30, 2017 — California Wine Country with Jan Ullrich, San Francisco, Dark Hollow Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Schedule_2014.pdf 629-8757, [email protected], no matter what your sport preference is., AJ Brian Head, UT, Practice opens on Friday, Blackmon, 816-284-2148, , CA, September 24-30 Join Tour de France Idaho Bike Walk Alliance — Boise, ID, Idaho’s Champion Jan Ullrich in Northern California August 12 at noon. The downhill is on Saturday, Advocacy Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, November 18, 2017 — Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll, on sublime roads with grand views paired August 13. Dark Hollow Super D is on Sunday, Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@ida- Henderson , NV, Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll is with some of the world’s finest wines and August 14. , Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy howalkbike.org, idahowalkbike.org modeled after the Ciclovia founded Bogota, California’s most delectable restaurants., utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org Group., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@ Columbia. During the event roads are closed John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Tucson, August 12, 2017 — North Fork ICup, bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org to motorized traffic, allowing the community headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- Intermountain Cup, Eden, UT, XC race, Darren AZ, Arizona’s Statewide bicycle advocacy to come together and enjoy the streets on guides.com Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory organization, Eric Post, president@bikegaba. Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup. bicycles, skates, skateboards or simply on com, intermountaincup.com Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, org, bikegaba.org foot. The car-free street festival is packed September 29-October 1, 2017 — Albuquerque Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month with activities for all ages. Along the route, MTB Festival, Albuquerque, NM, 12 hour race, August 19, 2017 — Cedar City Fire Road 100 from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation Division Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists — Phoenix, AZ, 2 hour race, and weekend long mtb festival, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, enjoy children’s activities, interactive dem- Gravel Grinder, Cedar City, UT, The Fire Road Conference room., Becka Roolf, 801-535-6630, onstrations, free fitness classes and games., Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides. 100 is back under new management! 100K or [email protected], bikeslc.com Bob Beane, 623-252-0931, cazbike@cazbike. com, ziarides.com org, cazbike.org Charlene Ham, 702-267-5707, bikehender- 60K options - 85% (or more) dirt! Chip timed. Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee [email protected], Annette Mullins, October 6-8, 2017 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, UT, Prizes for top finishers. , Deborah Bowling, 818- — Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC commit- Wyoming Pathways — Wilson, WY, Statewide 877-775-5252, bikehenderson@cityofhender- An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and 889-2453, [email protected], gravel- tee works to improve cycling conditions in bicycle advocacy organization, Tim Young, son.com, bikehenderson.org gears on world class trails. Participants get grinder.com 307-413-8464, , wyopath.org Salt Lake County and is an official commit- bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admis- August 26-27, 2017 — Scott Enduro Cup pre- tee. Meetings are the second Wednesday Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide Mountain Bike sion to parties and films, 7000 N. Hwy 191 at sented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort, Scott of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, Moab Brands Trailhead, Mark Sevenoff, 800- Enduro Cup Series, Park City, UT, The season held in Suite N-2800 of the Salt Lake County 303-417-1544, [email protected], 845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@western- finale of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup pre- Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt bicyclecolorado.org Tours and Festivals spirit.com, outerbike.com sented by Vittoria will take place at Deer Lake City, UT, , Megan Hillyard, 801-468-3351, October 26-29, 2017 — Moab Ho-Down Valley Resort. Expanding into a two day [email protected], bicycle.slco.org Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide August 5, 2017 — Monte Cristo Dirt Randonnée, event, the final round of the season offers a bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber County’s Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, 12th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual diverse selection of lift-served downhill moun- Lonsdale, 406-449-2787, bznbybike@gmail. Huntsville, UT, Self-supported loop ride on tain biking on top-to-bottom unkempt, tech- trails group. We are committed to the idea com, bikewalkmontana.org stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike that a non-motorized network of public path- dirt and paved roads from Huntsville to Bear films, townie tour with poker run, dirt jump nical descents to fast-rolling, speed driven ways significantly contribute to our communi- Lake and back. 64 or 125-mile (100 or 200 comp and costume party! The festival is a trails., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@ ty’s economic vitality and quality of life., Mark Events, Swaps,Lectures km) options. A timed ultra distance event. , fundraiser for local trails and the bike park!, mtsports.com, Sara Valerious, 847-946-4182, Bedel, 801-393-2304, wp@weberpathways. Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear. Tracy Reed, 435-259-4688, info@chilebikes. [email protected], endurocupmtb. org, Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, rod@weber- Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last com, saltlakerandos.org com, moabhodown.com, chilebikes.com com pathways.org, weberpathways.org Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the August 5-6, 2017 — VIDA MTB Series: Snowmass August 26, 2017 — Powder Mountain ICup, Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Utah Weekly MTB Intermountain Cup, Powder Mountain, UT, XC Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah. Snowmass Village, CO, Women’s mountain race, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@inter- accept all types and styles of riders, most com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ important we want people to ride their bikes bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677- mountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com 6809, [email protected], vidamtb.com and enjoy doing it. Most of us love riding our Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, Race Series September 2, 2017 — Park City Point 2 Point, bikes in all types of weather and in multiple Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. August 18-20, 2017 — Outerbike Summer in Park City, UT, A true point 2 point race! Thanks disciplines. The Alliance is located in Southern Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. Check Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, An oppor- Utah County Mountain Bike Fat Bike Run Hike to the plethora of trails in this area, the race Utah and has group rides to help people get out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on Facebook tunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears Series — Utah County, UT, Fat bike races: Dec will never be on the same trail twice. Over 90% out, meet new friends, and most importantly, for location., Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, on world class trails. Participants get bike 10 Christmas Race, Dec 31 New Years Race, of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft have fun riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, [email protected], facebook. demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to Feb 11 Valentine’s Race Mountain Bike races: of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, jay@ 435-632-8215, lukas@mooseknuckleralliance. com/groups/189631497724953/, beehivebike- parties and films, at Crested Butte Mountain 3/11 St Patrick’s Race, 4/15 Easter Race, 5/29 thepcpp.com, thepcpp.com org, mooseknuckleralliance.org polo.wordpress.com Resort, Mark Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-259- Memorial Race, June 10, 2017: Country Race, 8732, [email protected], outerbike. (Part of Orem Days Celebration, July 4, 2017 : September 2, 2017 — Kokopelli 100, Moab, Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, UT, 103.6 mile, point to point mountain bike Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. com Freedom Race, August 5, 2017: Lindon Days City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435-649- Race, September 9, 2017: 9-11 Patriot Day race from the Colorado border to Moab 6839, [email protected], mountain- Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 August 19, 2017 — Helper Arts Dirt Fondo, Helper, with $100,000 purse. Solo riders, or 8 person pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, Race, October 28, 2017: Halloween Night trails.org UT, 55 miles of dirt and road, Cory Jensen, Race, November 18, 2016: Thanksgiving teams., Mark Jensen, 503-970-1215, mark@ 435-649-4806, [email protected], 801-824-8455, [email protected], kokopelli100.com, kokopelli100.com Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt colesport.com, mountaintrails.org Race., Mary Ann Nielsen, 801-231-2000, utah- carbonrec.com [email protected], utahcountymoun- Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the September 9, 2017 — 8 Hours of Sundance, tainbikeseries.blogspot.com Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or Moab Bike Party — Moab, UT, 4th Wednesday of August 25-27, 2017 — Jurassic Classic Mountain Sundance Resort, UT, The 8 Hours of Sundance visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824-5339, every month. 6:30 or 7:30 pm., Jeff Gutierrez, , Bike Festival, Lander, WY, Mountain bike is going on its 9th year. This has turned into a facebook.com/moabbikeparty April 25-August 31, 2017 — Mid-Week Mountain [email protected], bonnev- Festival in Lander, WY . Demos, shuttles, clin- Bike Race Series, Park City, Heber, Deer great local endurance mtn bike event where illeshorelinetrail.org Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride ics, group rides, parties, live music, film fest, Valley, Snowbird, Solitude, Draper, UT, Races riders of all ages and skill levels can come Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt for families. This will be a monthly ride, the beer, food trucks, and raffles! All skill levels are on Tuesday evenings. Registration begins test their skills on some of the best single track Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprof- 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park welcome., Nyssa , [email protected], at 4:30, free kids races at 6:00 and main event around. Come join us for a great day of rac- it organization, run by volunteers. The mis- (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages Tony Ferlisi, [email protected], Mike at 6:30. April to August. Please check website ing and scenery right in your backyard., Czar sion of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, Dicken, 307-332-2926, jurassicclassicfest@ for dates and venues., Brooke Howard, 385- Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, czarj@ (PRATT) Coalition is to assist city, county, state [email protected], facebook.com/ gmail.com, jurassicclassicfest.com, landercy- 227-5741, [email protected], mid- sundance-utah.com, John Woodruff, 801-223- and federal agencies and other public and groups/109360246125277 cling.org weekmtb.com 4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sundance-utah. private partners in completing a multi-use com , sundanceresort.com/summer Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, September 1-4, 2017 — Wydaho Rendezvous May 3-August 2, 2017 — Weekly Race Series, trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor Teton Mountain Bike Festival, Teton Valley, WRS, Sundance, Wasatch County, UT, September 9, 2017 — Dixie 200, tentative date, and the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 behind Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Christian WY, 8th Annual, held at Grand Targhee Resort. Wednesday nights, May -Aug. Venue alter- Parowan, UT, Self-supported, 200 miles of trail the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/ Come enjoy endless miles of cross-country, nates between Wasatch County sites and and remote terrain between Bryce Canyon Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, Clemens, 385-528-1158, 801-440-0546, chris- [email protected], singletrack, dirt road, lift-served downhill, Sundance, 6:30 pm. Prompt start time. Pros/ and Brian Head in southern UT. Virgin River jump park, freeride, and an IMBA Epic Trail. Demo next year’s 2018 bikes and gear in an ideal alpine riding climate with unmatched scenery. Clinics, hosted rides, shenanigans. A fundraiser for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways. tvtap.org, TVTAP , [email protected], Celeste Young, 208-709-8564, celeste@teton- bikefest.org, tetonbikefest.org, grandtarghee. com September 9-9, 2017 — VIDA MTB Series: Golden Giddyup, VIDA MTB Series , Golden, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, [email protected], vidamtb.com September 9, 2017 — Ovando Gran Fondo, Ovando, MT, An epic off-road ride for the Missoula Symphony. Bring your ‘cross or moun- tain bike for this fully supported 55-mile ride. Ride through some of Western Montana’s most scenic landscapes on dirt roads, includ- ing numerous miles through private land not otherwise open to the public., Lucy Beighle, 406-239-3193, [email protected], mis- soulasymphony.org/ride September 16-17, 2017 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Learn new skills, increase confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never before. World class women’s only instructional week- end camp for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders., Penny Deck, 604-484-6238 (Canada), [email protected], dirtseries. com September 22-24, 2017 — MECCA Fall MTB Festival, Wedge Overlook (Near Castle Dale), UT, Registration begins Friday at 1pm followed by a warm up ride at 3pm. Evening meal is provided as is a prize drawing. Saturday begins with a provided breakfast and then all-day, guided rides, ranging from beginner to advanced. End the day with a provided dinner. Finish up on Sunday morning with a provided breakfast and a guided (or on-your- own) scenic ride. Family-friendly (meal tick- ets only available)., Kim Player, 435-653-2440, [email protected], biketheswell.org September 22-24, 2017 — Revival at 3 Peaks, Cedar City, UT, Mountain Bike Race and Festival, Friday evening slow races, a fat tire criterium and beer garden. Saturday will be the main event with a 8:17 race, solo or duo. 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Rim, Thunder Mountain, Grandview and sev- gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com, moabepic. gear climbs., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex- gmail.com, Peter Skram, 307-316-2532, info@ November 4, 2017 — Showdown at Usery Pass, eral other trails. Start: 7am, intersection of 2nd com [email protected], knobbytireseries.com, stonetemple8.org, stonetemple8.org, over- Phoenix, AZ, 8 hour cross country race on an Left Hand Canyon and Hwy 143., Dave Harris, brokenspokecycling.com landmtb.org 11 mile course, Two Wheel Jones , events@ [email protected], 2-epic.com/events/ October 14, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling twowheeljones.com, mesabikerace.net dixie200.html League South Region Race #3, Utah High August 12, 2017 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville September 16, 2017 — Fire on the Rim Mountain School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, Race Series, Leadville, CO, Leadville Trail 100 Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb November 10-12, 2017 — Big Mountain Enduro, September 9, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling UT, Utah league races are the culmination is one of the most notorious and challenging races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@ Big Mountain Enduro Series, Mascota, MX, League North Region Race #1, Utah High of months of fun and practice on school- bike races in the world. 100 mile out-and- fireontherim.com, fireontherim.com Course will be designed to give riders a School Cycling League Race Series, Powder based mountain bike teams all over the state. back. , Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, youphoria- unique riding experience to include high alti- Mountain, UT, Utah league races are the Grades 7-12 participate in individual catego- [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com September 16, 2017 — Idaho High School tude trails and big descents. Ties backcountry culmination of months of fun and practice ries and include both individual and team Cycling League Race, Galena Lodge, ID, terrain with lift-accessed stages throughout on school-based mountain bike teams all scoring. Join or start a team in your area., Lori August 12, 2017 — Steamboat Stinger, Mountain Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ida- the series. Courses will feature predominantly over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in indi- Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ Town Challenge Series, Steamboat Springs, homtb.com, idahomtb.org timed downhill (special) stages linked togeth- CO, Beginning at 8:00am at the Howelson vidual categories and include both individual utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org September 16, 2017 — Todd Durango Dirt er by non-timed climbing (liaison) stages. and team scoring. Join or start a team in your Hill Ski Area right in the heart of Steamboat Mascota, Mexico, Brandon Ontiveros, 303- October 15-17, 2017 — Huntsman World Senior Springs. The course takes an extended 50 Fondo, Durango, CO, Mountain Bike Fondo, area. The Utah League has 2400+ students on 15 and 50 mile options, Gaige Sippy, 970-259- 551-4813, [email protected], 81+ teams across the state participating. , Lori Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Must mile detour deep into the beautiful back- bigmountainenduro.com be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, country of Routt County and a total of roughly 4621, [email protected], Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ ToddandNedFondo.com utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport and 3,500ft elevation gain before returning to the November 11, 2017 — Cave Creek Cactus Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800-562- transition/finish area. Teams of two are also September 23, 2017 — Bogus Basin Enduro, Classic, Cave Creek, AZ, The race passes September 9, 2017 — Eden Epic, Eden, UT, On 1268, [email protected], seniorgames. welcome to race the 1st and 2nd half of Idaho Enduro Series, Boise, ID, James Lang, through one of two county parks. Spur Cross the trails above beautiful Ogden Valley, the net the course., Nate Bird, 866-464-6639, nate@ 208-571-1853, 208-344-9182, jlang83702@ Conservation Area will be the first, which Eden Epic is a truly “epic” mountain bike honeystinger.com, Jon Winkelblech, 970-367- yahoo.com, idahoenduroseries.com includes multi-track trails to single track trails, adventure. With a focus more on the adven- October 20, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling 4394, [email protected], hon- between the 2 parks, you’ll hit Maricopa ture than the finishing times, this is an epic League North Region Race #4, Utah High eystinger.com/steamboatstinger.html September 23, 2017 — Mount Lemmon Gravel Regional Trail. This will take you right into Cave adventure that has a place for those look- School Cycling League Race Series, Moab, Grinder, Oracle, AZ, 15, 40, 50 mile options on Creek Regional Park, where incredible views ing to push themselves. , Clay Christensen, UT, Utah league races are the culmination August 13, 2017 — Big Sky Enduro, Montana the back gravel roads of Mt. Lemmon with of the Sonoran desert will be seen on every 801-234-0399, [email protected], edenepic. of months of fun and practice on school- Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, Montana Enduro elevation gains ranging from 4,000 to 6,000ft. turn. There will be a Kids Kross at 2:30pm., com based mountain bike teams all over the state. Series , [email protected], Begins at 7 a.m. at Arizona Zipline Adventures MBAA , 480-442-4229, [email protected], Grades 7-12 participate in individual catego- Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- just north of Tucson on the “backside” of the dfmba.org/race-2/cave-creek-cactus-classic September 10, 2017 — Tour des Suds, Park City, ries and include both individual and team guild.org, montanaenduro.com, montanabi- Santa Catalina Mountains. , John McCarrell, UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park, scoring. Join or start a team in your area. , Lori cycleguild.org [email protected], american- November 18, 2017 — 12 Hours of Fury, Fountain to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700ft Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ Hills, AZ, 12 Hours of Fury will test your body, August 19-20, 2017 — 12 and 24 Hours of bunnyhop.com/mt-lemmon-gravel-grinder. elevation gain., Ginger Ries, 435-649-6839, utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org html, peppersauceroundup.com/ mind and mountain biking skills. The race will [email protected], mountaintrails.org Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to begin and end at the Four Peaks Staging Area October 21, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling provide awareness and adaptive equip- September 23-24, 2017 — Two Moon 24, Glendo, in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The 15 September 16, 2017 — Widowmaker Hill Climb, League South Region Race #4, Utah High ment to individuals living with paralysis and WY, 24 hour race on the trails of Glendo State mile loop is smooth, fast and fun. The most Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, 10 AM, School Cycling League Race Series, Moab, other life altering disabilities, Tia Celentano, Park in eastern Wyoming. 9.5 mile loop. Fun loops in 12 hours wins it!, Jeremy Graham, 623- 3000ft vertical race to the top of the Tram for UT, Utah league races are the culmination 406-261-1769, info@24hoursofflathead. time all night!, Evan O’Toole, evan@larami- 330-0913, [email protected], 4peak- awards, food and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583- of months of fun and practice on school- org, 24hoursofflathead.org, facebook. eracing.com, Dewey Gallegos, 307-742-5533, sracing.com/events/12-hours-of-fury-2017 6281, [email protected], sports-am.com based mountain bike teams all over the state. com/24HoursOfFlathead [email protected], twomoon24.com Grades 7-12 participate in individual catego- December 2, 2017 — AZ MTB Fall Series, Queen September 16, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling ries and include both individual and team August 19-20, 2017 — Big Mountain Enduro, September 29-October 1, 2017 — Monarch Creek, AZ, White Tank Park, Boris Decourt, League South Region Race #1, Utah High scoring. Join or start a team in your area., Lori Big Mountain Enduro Series, Crested Butte, Crest Enduro, Rocky Mountain Enduro Series, [email protected], arizonareg.com School Cycling League Race Series, Powder Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ CO, Course will be designed to give riders a Salida, CO, 5 stage epic backcountry enduro Mountain, UT, Utah league races are the utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org unique riding experience to include high alti- in the San Isabel and Gunnison National December 9, 2017 — Dawn to Dusk, Fountain culmination of months of fun and practice tude trails and big descents. Ties backcountry Forests., Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@ Hills, AZ, 10 hours on the Pemberton trail at on school-based mountain bike teams all October 27, 2017 — Red Bull Rampage, Virgin, terrain with lift-accessed stages throughout rockymountainenduroseries.com, David McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Space is over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in indi- UT, Downhill, slopestyle and freeride MTB ath- the series. Courses will feature predominantly Scully, 970-846-5012, dave@rockymoun- limited to 125 solo riders, 100 two-person, 50 vidual categories and include both individual letes will converge on the demanding terrain timed downhill (special) stages linked togeth- tainenduroseries.com, rockymountainendu- four-person, and 10 corporate entries. 15.5 and team scoring. Join or start a team in your of Virgin, Utah to compete for glory in one er by non-timed climbing (liaison) stages., roseries.com mile loop will be traveled in a counter clock- area. The Utah League has 2400+ students on of the biggest tests of skill and guts in the Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, brandon@ wise direction and each lap will snake you 81+ teams across the state participating. , Lori world. 12th annual!, Red Bull, 310-393-4647, bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainen- September 30, 2017 — Idaho High School through the venue where you may refuel, Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ [email protected], Chris Worden, duro.com Cycling League Race, Magic Mountain, ID, rest, or exchange your lap care with your utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org 310-393-4647, [email protected], Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ida- teammate so they can take a turn out on redbull.com/us/en/bike/events August 19, 2017 — Centennial Gravel Races, homtb.com, idahomtb.org the course. 602-312-4499, Seth Bush, 505-554- September 17, 2017 — Whole Enchilada Enduro, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Centennial, September 30, 2017 — JayP’s Backyard Gravel 0059, [email protected], ziarides.com/ Rocky Mountain Enduro Series, Moab, UT, November 4-5, 2017 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, WY, 51 or 106 miles, gravel grinders around event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona Enduro racing on the Whole Enchilada Trail. Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, and through the Snowy Range Mountains in Pursuit, JayP’s Backyard Series, Island Park/ Three options, including a two stage, one Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the bonus- southeast Wyoming, Adam leiferman, 307- West Yellowstone, ID, 60 or 120 miles near stage, and three stage option with 37 miles double midnight lap due to the fallback time 333-5880, [email protected], wyo- Yellowstone National Park on Forest Service Utah Weekly and 12, 920 feet of descending. , Keith Darner, change. 13 mile long course in the UT desert minggravel.com, laramieracing.com/centen- roads. It’s an incredible time of year to be 719-221-1251, keith@rockymountainenduros- combines sweet single track, with some tech- nial in this area and visit YNP!, Jay Petervary, eries.com, David Scully, 970-846-5012, dave@ nical sections, and great climbs., Cimarron 307-413-2248, [email protected], grav- Road Race Series rockymountainenduroseries.com, rocky- Chacon, 970-759-3048, [email protected], August 26, 2017 — Idaho High School Cycling elpursuit.com League Race, McCall, ID, Jug Mountain mountainenduroseries.com GROpromotions.com, 25hoursinfroghollow. September 30, 2017 — AZ MTB Fall Series, Queen Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium Series — com Ranch, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, 6555 September 22-24, 2017 — Revival at 3 Peaks, [email protected], idahomtb.org Creek, AZ, San Tan, Boris Decourt, info@arizo- nareg.com, arizonareg.com W. 2100 S., Saturdays at 11 am in March - Cedar City, UT, Mountain Bike Race and November 4, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling Tuesdays at 6pm, April - through September, A Festival, Friday evening slow races, a fat tire League State Championships, Utah High August 26, 2017 — Dawn to Dusk, Gallup, NM, 6 hour and 12 hour race, Seth Bush, 505-554- September 30, 2017 — 12 Hour of Albuquerque and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, March 4, 11, 18, criterium and beer garden. Saturday will be School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, Race and MTB Festival, Albuquerque, NM, 25, Saturday April 1, Tuesdays April 11-Sept 5, the main event with a 8:17 race, solo or duo. This race will combine both North and South 0059, [email protected], ziarides.com/ event-register/dawn-til-dusk 12 hour race, 2 hour race, and weekend Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. Dinner and awards, and more socializing regions for the State Championships and is long mtb festival, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, com, utahcritseries.com, utahbikeracing.com and games will give way to a final night. The open to all students. , Lori Harward, 801-502- August 27, 2017 — Missouri River Rampage [email protected], ziarides.com adjourning meeting will be Sunday’s group 8516, 801-885-6884, [email protected], utah- Mountain Bike Race, Montana Off-Road Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt ride on a some inspiring local trails., Joey mtb.org Series (MORS), Great Falls, MT, XC MTB Race October 7, 2017 — Tour of the White Mountains, Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - Dye, 435-674-3185, [email protected], and expo, 8.7, 15.4, and 18.6 mile options, Ron Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest stand- September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ November 10-12, 2017 — Zion Benduro, ing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The International Center; every other Thursday Benduro Series, Virgin, UT, 3 days of Enduro, Ray, [email protected], racemt.com/event/ spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com missouri-river-rampage/ Tour is a grassroots event with laid back April 6-Aug 24, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, 6 stages. Family friendly Enduro with a festi- vibes among a gathering of bike-minded [email protected], utahcritseries.com September 23, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling val atmosphere., Josh Bender, 970-764-7845, September 1-3, 2017 — Rebecca’s Private Idaho, individuals., Zoe Loffreda, 520-623-1584, League North Region Race #2, Utah High [email protected], Lindsay Currier, Ketchum, ID, 50mi or 100mi gravel grinder put [email protected], Dave Castro, dcastro@ DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, 702-453-2453, [email protected], ben- on by professional racer Rebecca Rusch epicrides.com, epicrides.com Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the UT, Utah league races are the culmination duro.com in her hometown of Ketchum, Idaho. The Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A of months of fun and practice on school- route can be done as a challenging ride or October 7, 2017 — Grinduro, Lost Sierra Triple flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Call based mountain bike teams all over the state. Regional Mountain a lung busting, thigh screaming race up into Crown, Quincy, CA, Gravel enduro racing, for information regarding C flite. Wednesdays Grades 7-12 participate in individual catego- the mountains surrounding Ketchum and Sun Greg Williams, [email protected], grinduro. April 5- Aug 30, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, ries and include both individual and team Valley. It is a beautiful route and it all ends com [email protected], utahcritseries.com, scoring. Join or start a team in your area. , Lori skiutahcycling.com Bike Racing in a great down-home party with food, fes- October 8, 2017 — Great Trail Race, Truckee, Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ tivities, music, and libations, Colleen Quindlen, utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org CA, Ride or Run between Truckee and Tahoe Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Utah Crit August 3-6, 2017 — Downieville Classic, Lost 254-541-9661, [email protected], City. The Great Trail Race follows roughly the Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 September 30, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling Sierra Triple Crown, Downieville, CA, All moun- rebeccasprivateidaho.com same route as The Great Ski Race between miles to top of Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. League South Region Race #2, Utah High tain, cross country, and downhill races, Greg September 9, 2017 — Barn Burner 104, Flagstaff, Truckee and Tahoe City with one major dif- Every other Thursday April 13 through August School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, Williams, [email protected], downieville- AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, ference: You choose to run or bike one of 31, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ UT, Utah league races are the culmination classic.com Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National Forest, two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite gmail.com, utahcritseries.com of months of fun and practice on school- division course adds in more technically chal- August 4-5, 2017 — Ruby Mountain Relay, Wells, Camping on private land. 26 and 52 mile based mountain bike teams all over the options. Party afterwards with music, food, lenging terrain., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual NV, 184 mile relay gravel grinder., Robert [email protected], Kiley McInroy, Utah Road Racing Johnson, 775-340-5943, 801-718-0557, ruby- and beer, Jeff Frost, [email protected], categories and include both individual and barnburnermtb.com, leadvilleraceseries.com [email protected], bigblueadven- team scoring. Join or start a team in your [email protected], rubymountainre- ture.com, greattrailrace.com July 31-August 6, 2017 — Larry H. Miller Tour of area. The Utah League has 2400+ students on lay.com September 9, 2017 — Idaho High School Utah, Various, UT, The Tour of Utah is a UCI 81+ teams across the state participating. , Lori Cycling League Race, Targhee, ID, Dylan October 14, 2017 — AZ MTB Fall Series, 2.HC sanctioned stage race for the top men’s August 5, 2017 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, Scottsdale, AZ, Held at McDowell Regional teams in the world. As America’s Toughest Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, 9th Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb. utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org com, idahomtb.org Park. USA Cycling State Championship and Stage Race, the race covers more than 500 Annual! Staging begins at the Grand Targhee Collegiate State State Championship, Boris miles across Utah, and 52,000 feet of climb- October 7, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling Resort, ample lodging and amenities avail- September 9, 2017 — Bohart Bash, Montana Decourt, [email protected], arizonareg. ing. It is broadcast worldwide on Tour Tracker League North Region Race #3, Utah High able. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, each lap Off-Road Series (MORS), Bozeman, MT, This com and is free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour School Cycling League Race Series, Beaver features approx. 4,000 ft climbing on single cross-country mountain bike race is on a of Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], Mountain Resort, UT, Utah league races are and double-track trails. The race course is on mostly singletrack loop in the beautiful Bridger October 14, 2017 — Prescott 6er, Prescott, AZ, Six tourofutah.com the culmination of months of fun and prac- an IMBA Epic trails at Grand Targhee. Total Mountains near Bozeman, Alex Lussier, lus- hours...not enough to bore you, not enough tice on school-based mountain bike teams all elevation for the 100 mile race is approx. [email protected], Megan Lawson, 406-570- for you to fall asleep, just enough to keep you August 5, 2017 — The Ultimate Challenge over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in indi- 13,000 ft. 100 mile (3 laps), 100km (2 laps), 7475, [email protected], gallatin- honest and bring along a friend (if need be) Presented by University of Utah Health Care, vidual categories and include both individual 50km (1 lap) events. The 100 mile race is valleybicycleclub.org, gascyclingteam.com to rip some laps on some stellar single track! Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by and team scoring. Join or start a team in your part of the NUE Series and the 100 k is a new Complete the most laps in the least time after the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will follow NUE marathon series race., Andy Williams, September 9-10, 2017 — Vapor Trail 125, Salida, 6 hours of racing and win. 9.4 mile loop with the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route before area. The Utah League has 2400+ students on CO, 125 miles, 20,000 feet of climbing, 10 pm 81+ teams across the state participating. , Lori 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtar- single track, hills and switchbacks. Solo-male/ the pros start, with the same climbs and high ghee.com, grandtarghee.com/the-resort/ start, singletrack, Earl Walker, 719-539-9295, female, Singlespeed-male/female, Duo- altitude finish. This ride has earned the title Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ [email protected], Tom , 719-539-9295, utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org news-events/1863/2014PierresHole50100.php male/female/coed, Duo Singlespeed-male/ of “America’s Toughest One Day Cycling [email protected], vaportrail125.com female/coed., Breanna Bissell, 480-734-0558, Adventure” and for this year will feature tim- October 7, 2017 — Antelope Island MTB Race, August 5-6, 2017 — Powderhorn Ski Resort & [email protected], prescott6er. ing on the final climb up Little Cottonwood Bike Park Enduro, Rocky Mountain Enduro September 9, 2017 — Thompson Ridge Trail Antelope Island, UT, 3rd edition of Antelope Gran Fondo, Thompson Falls, MT, Dirt fondo, com Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325- 50k Mountain Bike Race will be held at White Series, Grand Junction, CO, Keith Darner, 719- 7000, [email protected], tourofutah.com 221-1251, keith@rockymountainenduroseries. gravel grinder, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, October 14, 2017 — Idaho High School Cycling Rock Bay Trailhead, Antelope Island State [email protected], wmtrail.org Park. There will be three race distances: 50k, com, David Scully, 970-846-5012, dave@roc- League Race, Boise, ID, Bogus Basin, Dylan August 12, 2017 — Wildflower Hill Climb, 25k, and 15k. This is an MTB race on double kymountainenduroseries.com, rockymoun- September 9-10, 2017 — Enduro X Race, Rocky Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb. Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb dur- and single track with varying elevation and tainenduroseries.com Mountain Enduro Series, Steamboat Springs, com, idahomtb.org ing the 75 mile course option in this women- some technical stretches on the 50k and 25k CO, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@rocky- only cycling event. Age-group cash prizes. August 6, 2017 — Race Montana Triathlon, Great October 20-22, 2017 — USA Cycling Collegiate Gift for all who complete the climb., Stacie distances. , Wynn Hall, 801-941-4255, wyn- Falls, MT, Electric City Water Park, Olympic mountainenduroseries.com, David Scully, 970- Mountain Bike National Championships, [email protected], Matt Hall, 801-648-4659, 846-5012, dave@rockymountainenduroseries. Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-336-6198, wildflow- and Sprint distances, Ron Ray, info@racemt. Missoula, MT, Collegiate National [email protected], wildflowerpedalfest. [email protected], enduraevents. com, racemt.com/event/race-montana- com, rockymountainenduroseries.com Championships and Montana High School com com triathlon, racemttri.com September 9, 2017 — Wyo 131 Gravel Grinder, Championships, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, October 14, 2017 — Moab Epic MTB, AXS Series, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Lander, WY, [email protected], Chad Sperry, chad@ August 19, 2017 — Punisher Ride, Powder August 12, 2017 — Avimor Coyote Classic, gorge.net, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, ben@ Mountain, UT, 125 Miles of great road riding Moab, UT, An MTB Adventure Race - a 20+ or Knobby Tire Series, Avimor, ID, 13th annual 51 or 106 miles, gravel grinders around and 50+ mile cross country mountain bike adven- through the Snowy Range Mountains in south- wmtrail.org, usacycling.org with 10,000 feet of climbing. Utah’s most - This is real mountain bike racing; not for punishing day on a bike!, Jared Eborn, 801- ture. Riders will race on Moab’s best single the weak. High speed rolling double and east Wyoming, landercycling.org, Tony Ferlisi, October 28, 2017 — AZ MTB Fall Series, Queen track and jeep roads, in a true MTB adven- [email protected], Adam leiferman, 599-9268, [email protected], extra- single track with a ton of climbing. Tight, Creek, AZ, Estrella Park, Boris Decourt, info@ mileracing.com ture., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2016@ technical sagebrush single track, water cross- 307-333-5880, [email protected], arizonareg.com, arizonareg.com ings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny wyominggravel.com, wyo131.com September 9, 2017 — The Angry Horse Gravel Grinder, Idaho Falls, ID, Come crush some gravel and Ride the Angry Horse. This fully supported ride offers three different routes. The Filly Run is a rolling 10 miles of all gravel fun, the Colt Run is 45 miles and 4200 vertical feet of climbing. Finally the Stud Run is 120 miles of epic suffering, rolling all the way down and around Blackfoot Reservoir and on through the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, before turning up Horse Creek. Register at USACycling.com ALL of the proceeds will go to saving Wild Mustangs. Come out and ride the untamed., Brooke Jeffs, 208-528-0664, [email protected], facebook. com/ridetheangryhorse September 16, 2017 — Stone Temple 8, Curt Gowdy State Park, WY, fundraiser for high school MTB racing teams and junior programs, will take place on the IMBA Epic designed single track trails at Wyoming’s Curt Gowdy State Park. Starting at 9am at the Aspen Grove Trailhead parking area, racers will com- pete for eight hours on an approximately 15.1 mile loop, in teams and as individuals, with classes for Men, Women and Juniors, Dewey Gallegos, 307-742-5533, pedalhouse@ 24 CYCLINGUTAH.COM AUGUST 2017

August 25-28, 2017 — Hoodoo 500, Utah Triple index.php?option=com_content&view=articl of Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], to 8,150. This ride is fully supported by provid- ery, gorgeous roads and three challenging Crown, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop race e&id=416&Itemid=315 tourofutah.com ing lunch and dinner. All proceeds will go to climbs, the ride exemplifies cycling in the through Southern Utah. Non-stop or stage the Rapha House & Operation Underground Colorado Rockies. The course is 78 miles, race, solo and relay team divisions. 300 mile August 19, 2017 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, August 12, 2017 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Morgan, Railroad, non-profit organizations that help with an elevation gain of almost 6,000 feet option as well., Deborah Bowling, 818-889- Boise, ID, 42nd Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- UT, Fully-supported, women-only cycling rescue children from trafficking and sexual over three mountain passes., Mike Heaston, 2453, [email protected], Hoodoo500. 343-3782, [email protected], event. 4 course options (20, 30, 50, 70 miles). exploitation., Karen Redden, 435-828-0467, 303-635-2815, [email protected], Finish line celebration, catered lunch, live com georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com [email protected], tothemoonand- Scott Olmsted, [email protected], band, raffle, massages, expo and more., September 9, 2017 — Race to the Angel, Wells, back-events.com coppertriangle.com, emgcolorado.com/ August 26, 2017 — Snowbird Hill Climb, Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-336-6198, NV, Hill climb. 32nd Annual. The race is open wordpress/?page_id=10 Snowbird, UT, Join us for the 39th Annual [email protected], wildflower- September 16, 2017 — Wonder Woman Ride, to riders on mountain and road bikes, runners, pedalfest.com Payson, UT, Join us for the 8th annual fully August 5-12, 2017 — Idaho Bicycle Ride, Hailey, Snowbird Bicycle Hill Climb! Climb 10 miles walkers and triathletes: individual or team and 3,500 feet! 8 am start on 9400 S. near supported all women’s bike ride, choose ID, Enjoy a week of sublime scenery, full sup- (Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim, 5K run, 20K August 12, 2017 — Randy Wirth Half Century between the 15, 30, 70 or 100 mile options. port and legendary food, exploring some 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 bike). The half marathon course begins at Ride, Logan, UT, Join us for a favorite scenic miles, 3500. vertical. The grueling road bike Remember that every woman is a wonder of Idaho’s wildest territory. Join 300 riders the Wells City pool and climbs approximately tour of Cache Valley’s long-time Logan busi- woman!, Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, in Challis, Salmon, Stanley and other small race up the canyon brings competitors to 2,784 feet to Angel Lake in the East Humboldt nessman, roast master and conservationist, the base of Snowbird. , Misty , 801-933-2115, [email protected], Carolina towns in beautiful places, following the range of the Ruby Mountains. The half mara- Randy Wirth. Proceeds from the RWHCR will Herrin, [email protected], wonder- Wild & Scenic Salmon River for days., Sanna [email protected], snowbird.com/events/ thon course is entirely on pavement., Wells be used to enhance bird habitat through bicycle-hill-climb womanride.com Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@ Chamber, 775-752-3540, wellschamber@well- out Cache Valley area and promote Be Safe bicycleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org September 2, 2017 — West Mountain Road Race, snevada.com, Robert Johnson, 775-340-5943, Be Seen cycling practices, Greg Parry, 435- September 16, 2017 — CF Cycle For Life, UCA Series, West Mountain, UT, road race, 801-718-0557, rubymountainrelay@gmail. 750-0193, 435-753-4777, [email protected], Coalville/Morgan, UT, Fully supported, beauti- August 12, 2017 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- com, wellsnevada.com/race-to-the-angel, Debbie Simpson, 435-750-0193, 435-753-4777, ful autumn ride with five route options - 20,40, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. eracing.com, extramileracing.com rubymountainrelay.com [email protected], Dee Cudney, 435- 60, 80 and 100 miles. All funds raised go to Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked 363-6183, 435-753-4777, [email protected], the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., Laura Hadley, rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to September 9, 2017 — LOTOJA Classic Road September 11-16, 2017 — World Human randywirthhcr.org, randywirth50miles.org 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, [email protected], rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit Race, Logan, UT, 35th Annual, 1 day, 3 states, Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC), Battle Amanda Livnat, 801-532-2335, alivnat@cff. for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to Mountain, NV, International cyclists compete August 18-19, 2017 — Raspberry Ramble Series, org, Jessica Rose, 801-532-2335, [email protected], Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@ Jackson Hole, WY., Brent Chambers, 801-546- on SR305, 5 miles to a 200 meter time trap. Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, cycle.cff.org theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.org/ 0090, [email protected], lotojaclassic. Current record is 89.59 mph. Classes: Men’s, UT, Self-supported. Starts in Logan and climbs Century.htm com Women’s, Juniors in Open, Multi-track, and up Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa route) and September 22-23, 2017 — Bike the Bear Century, Arm Power. Cyclists from around the world around Bear Lake before heading north to Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 miles. Begins at August 12, 2017 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, September 16, 2017 — Utah Tour de Donut, will gather on SR305, perhaps the fastest Soda Springs and finally out to Golden Spike Raspberry Square in Garden City, UT. Ride MT, Fully supported 83 or 44 mile bike ride American Fork, UT, 10th Annual event - Most stretch of road in the world to see who is the Natl Monument. 400 & 600 km (250 and around the scenic Bear Lake loop on the which tours the breathtaking shoreline of Lake fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile laps, fastest cyclist in the world., Al or Alice Krause, 375 mile) options. A brevet is a timed ultra Utah/Idaho border!, Nelson Palmer, 435-760- Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a Blues Festival eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts at 707-443-8261, [email protected], ihpva. distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, 6901, [email protected], Tom Jensen, Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Rescue. Starts 8:00 am., Rodney Martin, 801-427-6400, rota- org, whpsc.org [email protected], saltlakerandos.org 801-475-7488, [email protected], trap- at 8 am., Dejon Raines, 406-291-3635, dejon- [email protected], Ronald Tolley, 480-285-6281, pertrails.org/bike [email protected], Pam Boyke, 406-293- August 19-19, 2017 — Raspberry Ramble 300k, [email protected], Utah Tour de September 15-17, 2017 — Silver State 508, Reno, 3556, [email protected], letour- NV, 34th Annual, Founded by John Marino Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, Donut , [email protected], utah- September 22-23, 2017 — Salt to Saint Relay, dekoocanusa.com in 1983 and recognized as “The Toughest 48 UT, Self-supported loop ride which starts in tourdedonut.org Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from hours in Sport,” This 508-mile bicycle race is Logan and climbs up Strawberry Canyon Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy August 12-13, 2017 — Bike MS - Wyoming’s October 10-13, 2017 — Huntsman World Senior revered the world over for its epic mountain (LoToJa route) and north to Soda Springs. 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 Bighorn Country Classic, Bike MS, Sheridan, Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be 50 climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, 300km km (190 miles). A brevet is a timed ultra person relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed WY, Alexis Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis.brad- years or older. Four events: hill climb, time and its reputation as one of the toughest distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, [email protected], Molly Palmer, 307-433-8664, trial, criterium and road race. Skill divisions but most gratifying endurance challenges [email protected], saltlakerandos.org [email protected], salttosaint.com [email protected], bikemswyoming. I, II, and III., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, hwsg@ available, bar none. Solo, two-person relay, org August 19, 2017 — Punisher Ride, Powder September 23, 2017 — Moab Century Tour, seniorgames.net, seniorgames.net and four-person relay divisions, including a Self-supported Solo Randonneur Division (no Mountain, UT, 125 Miles of great road riding Moab, UT, Landscape Worth Training for! August 12, 2017 — Tour of the Valley, Grand October 14, 2017 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt support crew allowed)! Formerly known as with 10,000 feet of climbing. Utah’s most 40,60, 100 mile route options. Ride in the Junction, CO, The Tour is not a race; we Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of Furnace Creek 508, Silver State 508 is a Race punishing day on a bike!, Jared Eborn, 801- wild west through Dead Horse Point State encourage you to set your own pace and City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Across AMerica (RAAM) Qualifier. Runs on 599-9268, [email protected], extra- Park and the Colorado River Corridor. Ride enjoy beautiful Western Colorado. Options Park where we will have awards, food, music Highway 50, the Loneliest Road in America, mileracing.com alongside towering redrock walls outlining include a 100 or 50 mile ride over the Colorado National Monument, a 75 mile and fun, James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@ Chris Kostman, [email protected], August 26, 2017 — Cache Valley Century Tour, the Colorado River; enjoy lunch at the earth’s sports-am.com, sports-am.com the508.com edge overlooking Canyonlands National Park route or a family friendly 30 mile route all Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. followed by live music, local beer, and deli- Proceeds benefit Common Ground, a Logan, and the Colorado River, two thousand feet September 16, 2017 — Little Park Road Hillclimb, below. Live music, beer, cycling icons and cious food! Start and finish at the Community Regional Weekly Grand Junction, CO, Hillclimb up Little Park Utah non-profit. Funds supprt their adap- Hospital located at 2351 G Road (just west tive cycling program. Richmond to Preston, great food await you at the Post-ride party. Road - 1st half., John Klish, 970-744-4450, , Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, of Canyon View Park)., Morgan Taylor, 970- [email protected], madrac- Idaho and back through scenic terrain., 644-3491, [email protected], secure. Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, [email protected], skinnytireevents. Road Race Series ingcolorado.com com yourcommunityhospital.com/Community_ [email protected], Sammie Hospital_Foundation_Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm Las Vegas Tuesday Night World’s — Henderson, September 20, 2017 — Man vs Machine, Macfarlane, 435-713-0288, Sammie@cgad- September 23, 2017 — Ride for the Kids, NV, Tuesday Night Criterium series starting Williams, AZ, The Grand Canyon Railway, in ventures.org, CJ Sherlock, 435-713-0288, 435- Syracuse, UT, 100% of monies raised go to August 12, 2017 — Pedal For Patients, Fruitland, March 11B Race - 4:30 PM (25 min) - Beginners partnership with Grand Canyon Racing, will 757-2889, [email protected], the MAKE-A-WISH UTAH FOUNDATION. Ride ID, The ride starts and ends at Saint Alphonsus or those not comfortable with experienced fire up its steam engine 4960 - a 310-ton CacheValleyCentury.com to Antelope Island. Ride options: 25/50/100 Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, Idaho. 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and sag wagons racers, A Race - 5:00 PM (25 min) - Those who behemoth built in 1923 - to take on hundreds miles, depending on skill level of the rider. of intrepid bicyclists on a 53-mile course that August 26, 2017 — Summit Challenge, Park will be provided along with plenty of food. have raced and ready to hammer, Location: City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit Ride times available at www.rcwilley.com/ will climb 2,023 feet starting at the South ride Ride begins at Syracuse RC Willey, 1693 100, 68, 40, or 20 mile ride options. Avid racers 1021 East Paradise Hills Drive, Henderson, NV the pavement for a 100, 52, or 16-mile road and family friendly., Ken Hart, 541-881-7295, 89002, Mike Olsen, 702-927-4069, mike@veg- Rim of the Grand Canyon to iconic Williams, W. 2700 S. Syracuse, UT. Breakfast, lunch and AZ, finishing on historic route 66., PJ Borman, ride event in support of the National Ability [email protected], pedalforpatients. asbikeracing.com, vegasbikeracing.com Center’s mission. All three fully-supported drinks will be provided. Tons of prizes given 602-296-8313, [email protected], away in raffle., Devin Kingsbury, 801-663-3267, com grandcanyonracing.com routes of this event follow paved roads in and May 10-August 9, 2017 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ around the beautiful Park City mountainside. [email protected], Brent Jones, 801- August 12, 2017 — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, September 23, 2017 — Telluride 200 Gran Fondo, This exciting event promises to serve up a 774-2801, 801-645-0247, brent.jones@rcwilley. Cycling Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, Telluride, CO, 14th annual, From the high challenge for a wide range of cycling levels com, rcwilley.com/ride The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May 10 mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend past and abilities. And don’t forget – all Summit Gran Fondo features a non-competitive fun at 6:30 pm7:00 pm, June 7, June 28 and July October 21, 2017 — Fall Tour de St. George, St. hillsides of quaking aspens along a route that Challenge riders who have a disability can George, UT, Tour around southern Utah and ride that gives cyclists of all abilities a truly 26Hill Climbs:Park at Cherry Springs, Crystal passes through millions of years of geologic register and ride for free! The 102 ride goes unique experience on Pikes Peak. It will be start at Cherry Springs and Scout start at see some of the most scenic views as you record, ultimately finding themselves at the through the prestigious Wolf Creek Ranch climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock State held in conjunction with the inaugural USA bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best base of striated sandstone cliffs reaching property which is usually closed off to road Cycling Hill Climb National Championships, Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately Park as well as all the beautiful colors through- up to 1,000 feet overhead. Benefits the Just bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your choice out this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This event Saturday, August 12, 2017. Created in 2010, 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 24 -Crystal for Kids Foundation. , Todd Hageman, 435- and end up back at the National Ability is one of our best Gran Fondos in southern this year marks the 8th consecutive year of Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 21-Scout, July 414-1942, [email protected], Victoria Center for food, drinks and music. Also, watch Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrock- The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, 12-Crystal Summit, August 9-ScoutCategories: Lovely, 773-590-6499, [email protected], for new distance options in 2017 - to be bicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, an annual event of the Colorado Springs End of season awards for men and women’s m2dbikeride.com announced this summer!, Julia Rametta, 435- [email protected], Ryan Gurr, info@ Sports Corporation. This event attracts the top overall winners of these categories: A’s , B’s , 649-3991, 435-200-0990, events@discovernac. springeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com cyclists and recreational cyclists from across Master’s 50+, Triathlete, Recreational (Non TT September 24, 2017 — Mt. Graham Hill Climb, org, Whitney Thompson, 435-649-3991, whit- the nation and around the world. , The Sports bike, Eddie Merckx style), Single Speed, and Safford, AZ, 8 am, mass start, Nippy Feldhake [email protected], summitchallenge100. October 21, 2017 — SoJo Marathon Bike Tour, Corp , 719-634-7333, [email protected], Clydesdale (210 lbs+) and Athena (150 lbs+)., III, 520-747-2544 , nippy-mr-smarty-pants@ org, discovernac.org SoJo Race Series, South Jordan, UT, SoJo isn’t Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, jeff@the- Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, [email protected], juno.com, presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex. just for runners! Our non-competitive Bike Tour sportscorp.org, coloradospringssports.org/ Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@ html, azcycling.org August 26, 2017 — Man of STIHL, North Salt offers a beautiful ride that begins in Daybreak index.php?option=com_content&view=articl Lake, UT, 62-mile (100km) fully supported yahoo.com, idahocycling.com October 1, 2017 — Western Montana Hill Climb and continues along the Oquirrh Mountains e&id=329&Itemid=292 metric century bike ride. Release the hero before winding through Herriman and South Championships, Missoula, MT, Held at Pattee within you as you support the Davis Education August 19, 2017 — Four Peaks Gran Fondo, Canyon. , Tim Marchant, [email protected], Jordan, Bo Earls, 801-253-5203, ext 1105, Regional Road Racing Foundation. Enjoy beautiful autumn scen- [email protected], SoJoMarathon.com Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: missoulabike.org/hillclimb ery as you ride on the East and West sides 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4 August 5-6, 2017 — Idaho Senior Games, Boise, October 7-8, 2017 — Nevada Senior Games, of Davis County from North Salt Lake to November 11-12, 2017 — Free Fee days in peaks of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout ID, 5k and 10K Time Trials, 20 K and 40 K Road Las Vegas, NV, Cycling competition for age Clearfield and back., Marc Croft, 801-295- Arches, Zion, and Canyonlands National Mountain, Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill Races, Qualifying year for 2017 National groups: 50-94. 5 and 10k time trials, 20 and 40k 4141, [email protected], Skye Whitlock, parks , Moab, UT, The perfect time to ride climb portions are timed with timing chips. Senior Games, Mike Thorton, 208-861-8000, road races, start: Intersection of Interstate 15 [email protected], ManofSTIHL.org your road bike in the parks., Patrick Baril, Downhill portions are not timed. Cumulative [email protected], Frank 435-259-8826, [email protected], nps.gov/ climb times will be combined to determine and Highway 93 Approx. 10 miles North of Las August 26, 2017 — Castle Country Century, Gilbert, 208-853-1964, frank@georgescycles. Vegas , Tim Jones, 702-994-6205, ltjones@cox. findapark/feefreeparks.htm rank., Katie Loveday, 208-232-8996, barriesev- com, idahoseniorgames.org Scofield, UT, Train for LoToJa or just have [email protected], 4PGF.com net, nevada.fusesport.com fun with this fully supported ride as you trav- August 12, 2017 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, October 22, 2017 — Saguaro Sunrise Bike & el around Scofield Reservoir, up and over Regional Road Touring August 20-September 8, 2017 — Yellowstone Lamoille, NV, 12th annual. Road Race hill Skate, Oro, AZ, Road cycling and inline skat- Huntington Canyon, through Huntington National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, Aug climb, 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb in Ruby ing event, 42k, 21k, 5k Skate; 42k, 21k Bike, hugging the edge of the San Rafael swell. August 5-12, 2017 — Ride Idaho, Ketchum, 20–25; Aug 27-Sep1; Aug 27-Sep1; Sep 3–08 Mountains. Race starts at 9am. Post event pic- smooth rolling surface with picturesque views Pass through the towns of Cleveland, Elmo, Sun Valley, ID, 7-Day fully supported, non- Experience the world’s first national park! Tour nic and awards in Lamoille Grove, 11:30am., of the desert and mountains with some hills Wellington, finishing in Price. All the while competitive roadbike tour with SAG support, includes 5 nights of lodging, 6 days of meals, Rendy Keaton, 775-385-3285, raceorganizer. and few turns on this out and back 13 mile conquering 5,300ft of ascent and 7,200ft of mechanics, showers, beer garden, entertain- guide service, entrance fees, daily lunch [email protected], elkovelo.com course. Make a long weekend out of it and descent on this ride. Ride departs at 8 am, ment, 400 miles of spectacular scenery. Tent en route, energy food, liquid refreshments, Cory Jensen, 801-824-8455, cory.jensen@car- and Porter Service available. Ketchum/ Sun shuttles, and mechanical support., John August 12, 2017 — USA Cycling Hill Climb bring the family for a one of a kind destination event, Breanna Bissell, 480-734-0558, info@ bon.utah.gov, carbonrec.com Valley to Salmon, Arco, Stanley., Earl Grief, Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcy- National Championships and Pikes Peak 208-890-4434, 208-830-9564, egrief@cableone. clingguides.com, Travis Tucker, 970-728-5891, Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, The USA mangledmomentum.com, saguarosunrise. September 2, 2017 — Hobble Creek Series, com net, rideidaho.org [email protected], lizard- Cycling Hill Climb National Championship tentative date, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet headcyclingguides.com is in its second year and is truly a unique Series, Springville, UT, 62 or 125 mile self-sup- August 5, 2017 — Sawtooth Century Tour, Sun experience on Pikes Peak. The start line is Utah Road Touring ported loop ride up Hobble Creek Canyon Valley, ID, Benefit for the Wood River Bicycle September 9, 2017 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, located at 9,390 ft./2,862 m and the finish and on the rural roads south of Utah Lake. Coalition. Road bike tour from Ketchum to Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole fam- line is 156 turns, 12.42 mi./20 km, later, with an August 5, 2017 — The Ultimate Challenge A brevet is a timed ultra distance event., Alturas Lake and back. 50 or 100 mile tour ily! Race a coal fired steam engine that is average grade of 7%, and a gain in altitude Presented by University of Utah Health Care, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear. options. Aid stations along the way., Brett over 100 years old. The event will accom- of 4,725 ft./1.440 m, to conclude at 14,115 Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by com, saltlakerandos.org Stevenson, 208-720-8336, wrbc.brett@gmail. modate both road and mountain bike rid- com, woodriverbike.org ers of all ages., Meg Rhoades, 775-289-3720, ft./4,302m. It will be held in conjunction the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will September 3-9, 2017 — Tour of Southern Utah, with The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route 800-496-9350, [email protected], www. St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, August 5, 2017 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora-Angel elynevada.net Climb gran fondo fun ride, Saturday, August before the pros start, with the same climbs Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles Fire, Taos, NM, 7:00 am start. 105 , 84, or 12, 2017., Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ and high altitude finish. This ride has earned per day. Opportunities to work part/ride part., 46 miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful scenery. September 9, 2017 — American Diabetes usacycling.org, The Sports Corp , 719-634- the title of “America’s Toughest One Day Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ Ride for fun, ride for time; all riders welcome! Association’s Tour de Cure, Parker, CO, 7333, [email protected], Jeff Mosher, Cycling Adventure” and for this year will planetultra.com, planetultra.com Proceeds from this event will go to the Taos Tour de Cure is an incredible experience 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], feature timing on the final climb up Little Sports Alliance, whose goal is bringing more for cyclists, runners, walkers, and extreme usacycling.org, coloradospringssports.org/ Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour September 3-16, 2017 — Trans Utah Tour, UT, sporting opportunities to Taos County youth. ninjas! All routes end back at the Salisbury Tour is separated into dates as follows: Week Start/finish for all three distances is at the Park Festival where community members are One (7 days): Kanab to the Henry Mountains, Taos Youth and Family Center, 407 Paseo invited to join in the fun. If you have diabetes Sunday Sept 3 to Saturday Sept 9, 2017. del Canon East, Taos NM, 87571., Jennifer you are the VIP of the day. Route options Week Two (7 days): Henry Mountains to Buntz , 505-306-1443, granfondotaos@gmail. of 5K Walk/Run, 20K Ride, 50K Ride, 100K Moab, Sunday September 10 to Saturday com, taossportsalliance.com, dukecitywheel- Ride, 100 Mile Century Ride, and Xtreme September 16, 2017., Travis Tucker, 970-728- men.org Obstacle Course, Brandi Miller, 720-855-1102 5891, [email protected], x7023, [email protected], diabetes.org/ lizardheadcyclingguides.com August 5, 2017 — Copper Triangle Alpine coloradotourdecure Classic, Copper Mountain, CO, 12th Annual. September 9, 2017 — Goldilocks Utah, The Copper Triangle has long been con- September 10, 2017 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks is a sidered one of Colorado’s classic alpine Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, 15th Annual ride women only bike ride, with a gorgeous route road rides. Graced with breathtaking scen- around Lake Tahoe’s 72 mile Shoreline with starting at Utah State Park and beautiful fall weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 mile route options, Goldilocks has a route that is ‘just right’ for everyone!, Dani Lassiter, 801-635- 9422, [email protected], goldilocksride. com/gsl September 9, 2017 — Coldwell Banker Parkway Pedal, Farmington, UT, A casual ride along the Legacy and Jordan River Parkway to benefit The Autism Council of Utah. Start in Farmington at Legacy Events Center, 151 S. 100 W, Reg. at 8 am, Ride at 9 am, 70, 55, 40, 30, 25, and 10, 5 mile options. After ride Sahara Cares Foundation festival., Chris Jensen, 801-563-7670, 801-940-1447, chris.jen- [email protected], parkwaypedal.com September 9, 2017 — To the Moon and Back Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Come and enjoy the High Uintahs. There are four ride options: Century, 75, 50, and 25 mile. All 4 rides will cover the back roads of Duchesne County that has very minimal traffic. Free overnight camping is available. The ride will be based out of Tabiona, Utah. Elevations from 6,522 AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 25

the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Brunes, 775-726-3564, kershaw@lcturbonet. August 12, 2017 — 9th Annual Reverse Order August 26, 2017 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, 877-751-8880, [email protected], xter- International. This ride is also a Memorial com, parktoparkpedal.com/, lincolncounty- Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag and raplanet.com, xterrautah.com Nine-Eleven ride. Fully supported with rest nevada.com/exploring/biking/park-to-park- UT, Start at 7:30 am, Run 5k, Bike 11 mi; Swim all for a good cause! Includes olympic, sprint, stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4300 pedal/ 350yds; Novice is approximately half of all duathlon, 10k, and 5k., Craig Towler, 318- September 16, 2017 — Brine Man Triathlon, ft vertical gain. Boat cruise and 35 mile fun sprint distances starting at 8:00 a.m.Location: 518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, TriUtah Points Series, Syracuse, UT, This is the ride., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, October 14, 2017 — Gila Monster Gran Fondue South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 [email protected], yourcausesports.org, culmination of all your hard work for the 2016 Fondo, Silver City, NM, With four distances to [email protected], bikethewest.com W, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southda- bbsctri.com/ season! serious awards and prizes, festival, choose from, everyone can find their chal- visrecreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, and the crowning of the Utah State age September 10-29, 2017 — Santa Fe Trail Bicycle lenge. Gran Fondo 103 miles, Gough Park, [email protected], southda- August 26-27, 2017 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, group champions. Kids, Sprint, Olympic and Trek, Santa Fe, NM, 21st Year. Camping Silver City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 70 miles, visrecreation.com Tahoma, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, Long distances., Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, Trip. Ride all or part of the Santa Fe Trail Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Micro Fondo AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Duathlon. Held at [email protected], triutah.com (approx. 1100 miles) on paved public roads 50 miles, Hi-Spot, HWY 152 8:30am. Nano August 12, 2017 — Kids Tri Harder, Idaho Falls, ID, Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Todd September 16, 2017 — Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, only. All gear carried by truck. After the first Fondo 32 miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 13 and under kids triathlon, Michael Hayes, Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- four days, riders can leave the group at 8:30am., Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, bren- 208-521-2243, events@pb-performance. Laketown, UT, Full and half distances, Joe ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigbluead- Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], any place along the route., Willard Chilcott, [email protected], tourofthegila.com com, pb-performance.com, idahofallsidaho. venture.com, bigblueadventure.com 505-982-1282, [email protected], gov/638/Kids-Triathlon bearlakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com October 14, 2017 — Death Valley Century, , August 26, 2017 — Bear Lake MTB Triathlon Death Valley, CA, 50 and 100 mile options. August 19, 2017 — TriathaMom, Riverton, UT, September 30, 2017 — Las Vegas Triathlon, & Half Marathon, Montpelier, UT/ID, Jared BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, September 15-16, 2017 — Grind de Galena, Entry includes chip timing; fully stocked Women only triathlon at the Riverton Country Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. Pocatello, ID, 110 miles, 2 day group ride, checkpoints along the route with water and Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, and 5k NV, 20th Annual, now produced by BBSC com, Bearlakeendurance.com, extramil- Endurance Sports at the largest reservoir in Katie Loveday, 208-232-8996, barriesevents@ a great selection of food and snacks; roving run. Carnival style cheering section provided eracing.com gmail.com, barriessports.com/2017-grind-de- SAG support; tech tee and finish line award. for families of participants., Cody Ford, 801- the United States, Lake Mead., Craig Towler, galena.html Start at The Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort. 558-2503, [email protected], Aly Brooks, August 26, 2017 — Rexburg Youth Triathlon, 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle , Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ [email protected], gotriathamom.com Rexburg, ID, at Riverside Park, Bob Yeatman, Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com September 16, 2017 — Tour de Vineyards, planetultra.com, planetultra.com 208-359-3020, 208-716-1349, boby@rex- Palisade, CO, Come join this 25-mile ride August 19, 2017 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA October 14, 2017 — Huntsman World Senior burg.org, Jeff Crowther, 208-372-2395, jeff. Games Triathlon, St. George, UT, Triathlon. through Colorado’s Wine County just October 28, 2017 — Bike MS Las Vegas, Bike MS, America, Incline Village, NV, XTERRA, Sprint, [email protected], rexburg.org prior to the Colorado Mountain Winefest., Las Vegas, NV, Fundraiser for the National and Duathlon. Course Distance: Full Course: Must be 50 years or older. 450 Meter Outdoor Scott , [email protected], Multiple Sclerosis Society. Fully supported. 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter August 27, 2017 — Ironman Coeur D’Alene, Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. It’s the best little tri- Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@ Start/Finish Location: Lou Ruvo Center for beach run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run. Bike Coeur D’Alene, ID, 2.4-mile swim in Lake athlon in the world., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, clippedinproductions.com, tourdevineyards. Brain Health - Cleveland Clinic, 30, 50, or Tunnel Creek, and then onto the Flume Coeur d’Alene, 112-mile bike course, run [email protected], seniorgames.net com 100 miles, Rest Stops approximately every Trail, which overlooks Lake Tahoe to the on the lake shore, 303-444-4316, cda@ October 21, 2017 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, 15 miles, Joe Grubbs, 310-481-1134, Joseph. Tahoe Rim Trail. Both the Short and Long ironman.com, ironman.com/triathlon/ BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, September 16, 2017 — Idaho Poker Ride Pedal [email protected], Angela Van Brackle, 702- course complete the 22 mile bike, approxi- events/americas/ironman/coeur-d-alene. for Paws and Claws, Boise, ID, A Benefit Point-to-point race begins in Lake Mead 736-7272, 855-372-1331, fundraisingsupport@ mately 4000 feet of climbing. The trail running aspx#axzz3qCbV0c4p National Recreation Area and ends in Ride for: Idaho Horse Rescue, SNIP, Audrey nmss.org, bikeMSvegas.org, bikems.org course is relatively flat, fast and scenic., Todd Pet Foundation, Helping Hand Fund, Lactic September 4, 2017 — Murray Youth and Boulder City, with Sprint, Olympic, 10k, and Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- 5k; costumes welcome!, Craig Towler, 318- Acid Cycling, The BYRDS Youth cycling. Starts ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigbluead- Family Triathlon, Murray, UT, A youth and and ends at MWI Animal Health 3041 W. Multisport Races novice triathlon for ages 5-85. Distances fol- 518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, venture.com, bigblueadventure.com/event/ [email protected], bbsctri.com/pump- Pasadena Dr. in Boise. 4 route choices, 15, xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet.com low USAT recommendations for each age 30, 63, 100 miles. Lots of prizes! Fabulous August 5, 2017 — XTERRA Indian Peaks, XTERRA group. Novice adults compete at the same kinman swag bag! Fully Supported! All routes take America Tour, Eldora, CO, time trial start on August 19, 2017 — XTERRA Aspen Valley, distance as 11+ age groups. Please see October 21, 2017 — Trick or Tri, St. George, UT, off at 8:00 AM, Robyn Knoelk, 208-871-0951, a chilly 1000 meter swim, followed by a 600 XTERRA America, Kodiak Ski Lake, WY, 1200m Murray City Recreation, call 801-264-2614, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, start- [email protected], pedalfor- meter run to the transition area, a very hilly swim, 2-Lap 12 mile mountain bike, and or [email protected] for details., Jo ing between 9 am and 2 pm. Indoor swim, pawsandclaws.org but beautiful 22km bike ride on the roads finishes with a 5K run., Lance Panigutti, 303- Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ outdoor run and bike legs., Aaron Metler, and single track of the Eldora Nordic Center, 408-1195, [email protected], without- September 17, 2017 — Edible Pedal 100, Carson agegroupsports.com, greatbasincoaching. 435-627-4054, [email protected], sgci- and finally a 7km run on the eastern trails limits.co com, murray.utah.g0v tyrec.org City, NV, 10 mile, 50 mile and Nevada 150K of the Eldora Nordic Center., Paul Karlsson, ride options, Start: Bowers Mansion Regional 303-960-8129, [email protected], dig- August 19, 2017 — Polson Triathlon, Polson, MT, September 4, 2017 — South Davis Labor Day October 28, 2017 — Southern Utah Triathlon, Park, Washoe Valley, NV. Challenging course, deepsports.com Olympic Distance Triathlon. 1.5 km, two-lap Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, St. George, UT, Sprint and Olympic. Held at fully equipped ride stops, SAG, water bottle, triangular swim in Flathead Lake. 40km bike, UT, Start at 8:00 am, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12.02 Quail Creek Reservoir, Joe Coles, 801-335- maps, post ride BBQ, priceless views, cama- August 5, 2017 — XTERRA Flathead Off Road, loop course through the valley southwest of mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 4940, [email protected], southernutahtri- raderie and an unbeatable sense of accom- XTERRA America Tour, Kalispell, MT, Takes Polson. 10km run single loop course through racers,Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.5 mi; Run athlon.com, onhillevents.com plishment., Don Iddings, 775-393-9158, ride@ place at Foys Lake and Herron Park. Includes scenic Polson., Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, 1.5 miNovices start at: 8:45amLocation: South ediblepedal100.org, ediblepedal100.org a 1.5 km (.93 mile) swim, 40 km (24.8 mile) 406-883-9264, seeleyspeedwagon@gmail. Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, John November 4, 2017 — Telos Turkey Triathlon & bike race, and 10 km (6.2 mile) run., Raena com, polsontriathlon.com 5K, T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Splash distance September 23, 2017 — Mountains to the Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecre- Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet. ation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@ triathlon which includes a 5K Run, 12 Mile Bike, Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 14th Annual com, K Schaefer, 406-751-4100, kschaefer@ August 19, 2017 — Race on the Rock, Rock and 350 Meter Swim in that order. Located at Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, From the Springs, WY, In it’s fourth year the Race on southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecre- krmc.org, kalispellregional.org/summit/recre- ation.com, labordaytri.com the Orem Rec Center, 665 W Center Street, high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend ation-events/events/xterra-flathead the Rock hosts Olympic and Sprint Triathlons, Shaun Christian, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, past hillsides of quaking aspens along a a Duathlon, an Aquabike, teams and youth September 8-10, 2017 — XTERRA Fruita Triathlon [email protected], Nicholle Deniro, 801- route that passes through millions of years August 5, 2017 — Great Snake River Triathlon, divisions. We have a closed lane on the road- and Desert’s Edge Triathlon Festival, XTERRA 769-3576, [email protected], t3triath- of geologic record, ultimately finding them- Idaho Falls, ID, Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, way, law enforcement help at signals, and America Tour, Fruita, CO, XTERRA Tri on lon.com selves at the base of striated sandstone and Duathlon, and team triathlon, Michael a pool swim. The altitude averages about Saturday, your choice of Sprint or Olympic cliffs reaching up to 1,000 feet overhead Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb-perfor- 6300 ft. We have music, food, and we will distance road tri’s on Sunday, John Klish, and onwards to the beautiful desert land- mance.com, pb-performance.com be broadcasting live this year on KREO radio 970-744-4450, madracingcolorado@gmail. scape of Gateway. Mileage options: 70, 100 online. Come for the race, stay and catch com, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@ & 130. This ride benefits the Just For Kids August 11-12, 2017 — Emmett’s Most Excellent the eclipse on the 21st throughout the state. Cyclocross Series xterraplanet.com, Darrin or Jill , 303-642-7917, Foundation, Todd Hageman, 435-414-1942, Triathlons, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri on Friday. , Traci Ciepiela, 307-922-1840, tciepiela723@ [email protected], racingun- [email protected], Lara Young, 970- Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on Saturday., yahoo.com, raceontherock.weebly.com August 23-September 27, 2017 — Back 2 Basics derground.com/desertsedgetri/XTERRA_ 708-1105, , m2dbikeride.com Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, gcrd@gemcoun- Cyclocross Series, Golden, CO, Wednesdays. tyrecreation.com, Lora Loveall, 208-867-6763, August 19, 2017 — Stansbury Days Triathlon, index.html Held at Lookout Mtn. Youth Services Center. September 23, 2017 — Royal Gorge Century, [email protected], emmetttri.com Stansbury Park, UT, Sprint triathlon, unofficial September 9, 2017 — Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, 2901 Ford Street, Golden, Colorado. Just Canon City, CO, 100 mile, 62.5 mile, and distances: Swim 500m, Bike 20k, Run 5k. Start South of the roundabout at Johnson Rd. and Laketown, UT, Sprint and Olympic event, Joe 50 k Bike rides and community beer festival, August 12, 2017 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah 7 AM. Swim is open water in Stansbury Lake, South Golden Rd. 5 pm. Categories for all Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], Gordon Eckstrom, director@bikesandbrews. Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy everything Elliot Morris, 801-647-8383, emorris53@hotmail. racers. Free registration for Newbie Women bearlakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com org, bikesandbrews.org from the wildlife and boardwalks on the com, stansburydaystri.com but must pre-register and buy a one day river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area license., Lee Waldman, 720-313-5312, lwald- September 24-30, 2017 — OATBRAN, Lake August 20, 2017 — XTERRA Wild Ride Mountain September 9, 2017 — Kokopelli Triathlon, BBSC at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop [email protected], feedbacksports.com Tahoe, NV, 26th annual One Awesome Tour of the towns of Francis and Woodland., Dan Triathlon (American Tour Points), XTERRA Red Rock Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, Bike Ride Across Nevada! Silver celebra- Aamodt, 385-228-3454, [email protected], triu- America / Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Sand Hollow State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, August 30-October 31, 2017 — P-Town Cross tion of Riding Across Nevada, following the tah.com New course for 2017! Ponderosa State Park Duathlon, 10k and 5k distances., Craig Towler, Series, 3B Yoga Mid-Week Cyclocross Series. Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. at Payette Lake, 3/4-mile swim, a 18.5-mile 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle , Provo, UT, August 30th to October 31st August 12, 2017 — Layton Tri, Layton, UT, Rinse 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe mountain bike and a 6.2-mile trail run, mass Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com 2016 Tuesday Evening CX Series. All cat- Ride Run Repeat is the theme to this event. to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported start at 9 am in the Park and the finish line egories of racing including a First Timer race. This course is a mini sprint but for the full September 16, 2017 — Camp Yuba Sprint motel style tour., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, festivities begin at noon with the racer feed Start at 5:30 pm. Weekly raffle prizes. See sprint repeat the course. It also has a youth Triathlon, RACE TRI, Yuba State Park, UT, These 775-771-3246, [email protected], biketh- and music. Kids triathlon to follow--2 differ- Website for official announcementAug 30th triathlon and full course relay triathlon. , Joe Sprint and olympic triathlons are all about ewest.com ent lengths, 13 and under., Darren Lightfield, - P-Town #1 - Rock Canyon Park, Provo, Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], indian summers, camping, and good ol’ 208-608-6444, [email protected], fashion swimming, biking, and running. All UTSept 5th - P-Town #2 - Jordanelle State September 30, 2017 — ICON Eyecare Tour laytontriathlon.com, onhillevents.com wildrockiesracing.com, xterraplanet.com of the Moon, Grand Junction, CO, 6th of the campsites in the state park will be Park, Heber, UTSept 12th - P-Town #3 - Euclid Anniversary Metric Century or Classic 41 August 12, 2017 — Herriman Black Ridge August 20, 2017 — XTERRA Santa Fe, XTERRA reserved for triathletes and their families., Timber Frames, Heber, UTSept 26th - P-Town mile loop over the beautiful canyons of Triathlon, RACE TRI, Herriman, UT, Sprint America Tour, Glorietta, NM, off-road triath- Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@racetri. #4 - Soldier Hollow - Heber, UT Oct 3rd - the Colorado National Monument made Triathlon: there are two transition areas, lon, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xter- com, racetri.com P-Town #5 - Euclid Timber Frames - Heber, famous by the Coors Classic and American with T1 at the reservoir and T2 at nearby raplanet.com, xterraplanet.com, core-crew. UTOct 10th - P-Town #6 - Soldier Hollow, Butterfield Park. Athletes will swim 500 yards September 16, 2017 — XTERRA USA/Pan Heber, UTOct 17th - P-Town #7 - Jordanelle Flyer movie., Mike Heaston, 303-635-2815, com/xterra American Championship and XTERRA Utah [email protected], Scott Olmsted, in the reservoir then ride a 14 mile clockwise State Park, Heber, UTOct 31th - P-Town #8 - loop down around Herriman City and into August 26, 2017 — Varsity Tri, Ogden, UT, Great Sprint Race, XTERRA America Tour, Ogden, Location TBD Race Times: B Flight/Women/ 303-282-9015, [email protected], UT, XTERRA Utah, two distance options: 750m tourofthemoon.com, emgcolorado.com/ Butterfield Park to begin their 5K run loop First Triathlon! Super Sprint Triathlon at Weber High School - 5:30pm, A & C Flight - 6:15pm, / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail and 1.5k swim/ wordpress/?page_id=10 along the footpaths and return to Butterfield State University. Aimed at Varsity Boy Scouts KIDS RACE 5:15pm ( Times Subject to change Park for the finish.The race is capped at 400 to finish their triathlon pin, but open to any- 30k mountain bike/ 10k trail run; XTERRA USA/ ) Race Entry Fee: $20 entry with one time $5 October 2-7, 2017 — Ride with Jan Ullrich, athletes., Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@ one., Jon Hansen, 801-657-1845, info@varsity- Pan America Championship: 1.5k swim / 30k number charge.18 year old and younger San Francisco, CA, 6-Days of Cycling up racetri.com, racetri.com tri.com, varsitytri.com mountain bike / 10k trail run., Raena Cassidy, race for FREE if they race the kids race or high Mt. Tamalpais, Meyers Grand Road, down through Dry Creek Valley, and Napa Valley with cycling legend Jan Ullrich. Tour includes riding The Jens Voigt Gran Fondo with Jan and Jens and superb lodging throughout., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- guides.com October 7, 2017 — Goldilocks Vegas, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, The only women exclusive ride event in Nevada. Cyclists can choose from a 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 mile ride all featuring downhill, flat, and rolling terrain in Red Rock Canyon. , Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride. com, goldilocksride.com/events/glv October 7, 2017 — No Hill Hundred Century Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, 60 mile, and 100 mile tour, fully supported. Event swag, gift bags, lunch (for metric and century rid- ers), post event BBQ at noon for all riders. Check in and start 7:00-8:30 am, Churchill County Fairgrounds., Danny Gleich, 775-423- 7733, [email protected], churchill- county.org/parksnrec/index.php?ctr=152, churchillcountycyclists.com October 7, 2017 — Santa Fe Gourmet Classic, Santa Fe, NM, Join us on a 62 mile ride from Santa Fe,NM through surrounding hills while enjoying the fall colors of the beauti- ful Sangre de Cristo mountains. Begin in Santa Fe with a hot breakfast then gourmet lunch at the Allan Houser Sculpture Gardens. Admire the art of the renowned Apache artist while savoring a catered lunch. This is a high altitude ride at 7000 feet with several climbs. A fun ride all about food and friends., Kathleen Davis, 505-795-3286, 408-499-0775, [email protected], santafegourmetclassic. com October 8, 2017 — West Yellowstone Old Faithful Cycling Tour, Tentative, West Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot pots, supported ride., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, tour@cycleyellowstone. com, cycleyellowstone.com October 14, 2017 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike starting at Kershaw-Tyan and takes peddlers through the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and through three other state parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley and back to Kershaw-Ryan State Park. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options. A Dutch oven dinner will be provided after- wards., Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathe- [email protected], Jonathan 26 CYCLINGUTAH.COM AUGUST 2017

school category., Joe Johnson, 949-412-0587, Utah Cyclocross Series , [email protected], Barnes Park, 950 W, 200 N., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 [email protected], Kerry Thurgood, 801- utahbikeracing.com p.m., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ 623-9152, [email protected], ptowncross. gmail.com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@ ENDURO RACING September 30-October 1, 2017 — Crosstoberfest com, facebook.com/ptowncross gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com Sandpoint, Wild West Cross Series, Sandpoint, September 6-October 25, 2017 — MAD Racing ID, Saturday’s course will be open and fast. November 4-5, 2017 — Turkey Cross, Waffle Cyclocross Clinics, UTA Series, Grand Junction, Sunday is called the Turnimator. So far 75 turns, Cross Series (IWCX), DOC Idaho Superprestige, Ott and Kelley Win Sun Valley CO, The Camp will be held at 171 Dike Rd shorter and more technical., Wayne Pignolet, Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle Sports Complex; in weeks 1-6, 09/06: Cyclocross 101.09/13: [email protected], wildwestcxseries. supports a different charitable benefactor Cyclocross 201.09/20: Advanced Cyclocross 1 com, facebook.com/SandpointCyclocross each weekend so come on out and enjoy the dirt, grass and pavement as well as beer & Cross Vegas (watch live coverage, location October 1, 2017 — Corny Treads UTA, UTA Series, SCOTT Enduro Cup from Payette Brewing and waffles from Bob’s TBA).09/27: Advanced Cyclocross 2.10/04: Grand Junction, CO, Bring your cyclocross Red Mill. https://goo.gl/maps/Mmh80, Brian Back to Basics 1 / Bike Handling 1.10/11: Back bike, fat bike, or running shoes for your choice Price, 208-908-5421, [email protected], to Basics 2 / Bike Handling 2.10/18: Cyclocross of fun on urban terrains in the Grand Valley!, Cory Bolen, [email protected], idahow- Application 1.10/25: Cylcocross Application John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracingcolo- afflecross.com, eaglebikepark.org 2.11/01 – 12/13: Available upon request., [email protected], madracingcolorado.com John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracingcolo- November 4, 2017 — Orchard Treads UTA, UTA October 7, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series Race, [email protected], madracingcolorado.com Series, Palisade, CO, Palisade Park, Bring your Utah Cyclocross Series, Sandy, UT, Location cyclocross bike, fat bike, or running shoes October 7-December 9, 2017 — Southern Utah is TBD, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Marek Shon, for your choice of fun on urban terrains in Cyclocross Series, St. George, UT, Races on 801-209-2479, [email protected], Utah the Grand Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, Saturdays. 2017 dates: 10/7 - Bonnie Springs, Cyclocross Series , [email protected], utah- [email protected], madrac- Las Vegas, NV, 10/21 - Canyon View Park, bikeracing.com (spooky cross), 11/11 - Spicer Ranch Beatty, ingcolorado.com October 7-8, 2017 — Waffle Cross, Waffle Cross NV, (cross on the ranch), 11/25 - Staheli Farm November 11, 2017 — SICX #3 Mallard Park, Series (IWCX), DOC Idaho Superprestige, Washington, UT (turkey cross, tentative), 12/9 Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle Sports Complex; - Gubler Park, Santa Clara, UT (Xmas Cross) , Superprestige, Caldwell, ID, Mallard Park, supports a different charitable benefactor Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@grora- Orchard Avenue intersection and 10th Ave, each weekend so come on out and enjoy ces.com, southernutahcyclocross.com Caldwell, ID, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex- the dirt, grass and pavement as well as [email protected], cxidaho.com October 7-November 12, 2017 — Inland beer from Payette Brewing and waffles from Northwest Cyclocross Series, Inland Bob’s Red Mill. Saturdays race will be an late November 11, 2017 — Bengal Cross, Pocatello, Northwest Cyclocross Series, Various, ID/WA, afternoon-early evening race in conjunction ID, 10 am at Bartz Field at Idaho State October 7 - Cougar Cross (tentative) October with a food truck rally. https://goo.gl/maps/ University, B class starts at 11 am for 45 min- 8 - Palouse, IDOctober 15 Coeur d’Alene Mmh80, Brian Price, 208-908-5421, brianp@ utes; A class starts at noon for 55 minutes, October 22 Riverside State Park November 4 catapult3.com, Cory Bolen, corybolen@ Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, [email protected], Walla WallaNovember 12 Walter’s Fruit Ranch, yahoo.com, idahowafflecross.com, eagle- www2.isu.edu/outdoor/pdf/bengal_cross_ Greenbluff, Marla Emde, 509-953-9924, 509- bikepark.org flyer_2017.pdf 939-0552, [email protected], inlandnw- October 7-8, 2017 — Bozeman Cross Weekend, November 12, 2017 — SICX #4 Mallard Park, cyclocross.com Wild West Cross Series, Bozeman, MT, Wayne Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho October 28-December 9, 2017 — Arizona Pignolet, [email protected], wildwest- Superprestige, Caldwell, ID, Mallard Park, Cooper Ott races Stage 4 in the Pro Women’s Division of Round 3 in the Cyclocross Series p/b SRAM, Various, AZ, cxseries.com, montanacyclocross.com Orchard Avenue intersection and 10th Ave, October 29-30 Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Caldwell, ID, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex- 2017 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria in Sun Valley, ID on July 2nd, October 8, 2017 — Palouse Cross, Inland Bikes, SedonaNovember 25-26 AZ CX #3-#4 [email protected], cxidaho.com Northwest Cyclocross Series, Moscow, ID, 2017. Photo by Jay Dash/Scott Enduro Cup p/b North Valley Bicycles, Horse Lovers Park, Held at Sky Ranch. Event details: facebook. November 18, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series PhoenixDecember 9 AZ CX Series Finals pow- com/events/671465506336247/, Jerry Hall, Race, tentative location, Utah Cyclocross series [Enduro Cup].” ered by SRAM p/b Bicycle Ranch, Crossroads [email protected], palouse- Series, Draper, UT, Draper Cycle Park, 1455 SUN VALLEY, ID (July 2, Shawn Neer, 25, of Layfayette, Park, Gilbert, Jeff Frost, [email protected], bicycleracing.org, inlandnwcyclocross.com E Highland Drive, Draper, UT 84020, 8:00 a.m. Mark Bibbey, [email protected], azcross. - 5:00 p.m., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- 2017)— More than 180 athletes CO came in second place remark- October 14, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series com [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, gathered in Ketchum, ID on July ing that while he couldn’t quite [email protected], utahbikeracing.com November 4, 2017 — Feedback Cup, Golden, Fort Buenaventura, 2450 A Avenue, 8:00 a.m. catch up to his teammate, Kelley, CO, Centrally located in Golden, this fast, 1-2, 2017 at the Ride Sun Valley - 5:00 p.m., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- November 19, 2017 — Salty Treads UTA, UTA he still felt pretty good about his flowy course contains familiar elements from [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , Series, Fruita, CO, Little Salt Wash Park, Bring Bike Festival to race Round 3 of the the ever-popular “Back to Basics” series but [email protected], utahbikeracing.com your cyclocross bike, fat bike, or running SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by riding overall. This was a repeat with plenty of twists and turns to keep you shoes for your choice of fun on urban terrains October 21, 2017 — SICX #1 Sandy Point , performance for Neer as he also on the edge of your pedals. Family-friendly in the Grand Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, Vittoria. After one of the most sce- Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho venue offers plenty of places to cheer and/ [email protected], madrac- placed second in Angel Fire. Only Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State or heckle within a grassy expo-area., Lee ingcolorado.com nic and grueling rounds in the series, Waldman, 720-313-5312, lwaldman3@gmail. Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, ID, Alex Phipps, Cody Kelley of Salt Lake City, UT nine seconds behind Neer was Ryan com, feedbacksports.com 208-841-4120, [email protected], cxi- December 2-3, 2017 — Kringle Cross, Geiger, 22, of Flagstaff, AZ. daho.com Waffle Cross Series (IWCX), , DOC Idaho and Cooper Ott of Crested Butte, Superprestige, Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle October 21, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series Cyclocross Sports Complex; supports a different chari- CO each took their respective podi- Race , Utah Cyclocross Series, TBD, UT, Women’s Pro/Open Final table benefactor each weekend so come ums. The annual Ride Sun Valley September 16, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series Location TBD, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Marek on out and enjoy the dirt, grass and pave- Results Shon, 801-209-2479, [email protected], Race , Utah Cyclocross Series, Salt Lake City, ment as well as beer from Payette Brewing Bike Festival is a celebration of life Utah Cyclocross Series , [email protected], 1) Cooper Ott, 49:16.692 UT, Held at Churchill Jr. High, 3450 Oakview Dr, and waffles from Bob’s Red Mill. https://goo. utahbikeracing.com on two wheels. The four-day festi- Salt Lake City, UT 84124, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., gl/maps/Mmh80, Brian Price, 208-908-5421, 2) Anne Galyean, 50:26.030 Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. val is host to endurance, skill and October 22, 2017 — SICX #2 Sandy Point , [email protected], Cory Bolen, cory- 3) Lia Westermann, 50:32.404 com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@gmail. Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho [email protected], idahowafflecross.com, learning based events centralized com, utahbikeracing.com Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State eaglebikepark.org 4) Angelica Ramirez, 51:18.650 Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, ID, Alex Phipps, around all things cycling including September 16-17, 2017 — Helena Cross December 2, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series 5) Lauren Bingham, 51:19.646 208-841-4120, [email protected], cxi- Weekend, Wild West Cross Series, Helena, Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Kaysville, UT, the SCOTT Enduro Cup presented daho.com MT, Wayne Pignolet, [email protected], Barnes Park, 950 W, 200 N., USAC Nationals by Vittoria. wildwestcxseries.com, montanacyclocross. October 27, 2017 — Creepy Treads UTA, UTA Qualifier, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Marek Shon, Cooper Ott, 25, mastered the com The weekend weather was per- Series, Grand Junction, CO, Bring your cyclo- 801-209-2479, [email protected], Utah loose trail sections, pumped out September 20, 2017 — CrossVegas Cyclocross cross bike, fat bike, or running shoes for your Cyclocross Series , [email protected], utah- fect for races with cool morning Race, Las Vegas, NV, The biggest cross race choice of fun on urban terrains in the Grand bikeracing.com the rollers, hit the corners and ped- Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracing- temps, warm breezy days and most- in the USA featuring UCI World Cup Pro December 9, 2017 — SICX #5 Sandy Point, aled the straightaways to the top of [email protected], madracingcolorado. Cyclocross Race Elite Men and Women, Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho ly sunny skies. A heavy snowpack com podium. Ott had a tough first stage Wheelers and Dealers Industry Race and USA Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State protected the trails from early sea- Cycling Categories at Desert Breeze Soccer in Sun Valley placing fifth, but October 28, 2017 — WWCX Series Finale – Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, Alex Phipps, 208- son damage as Sun Valley Resort Complex during Interbike. Held in the evening Rolling Thunder Cyclocross, Wild West Cross 841-4120, [email protected], cxidaho. managed to come back winning all under the lights! , Brook Watts, 303-684-9170, Series, Missoula, MT, Wayne Pignolet, wapi- com was just opening their lifts to bikers [email protected], crossvegas.com [email protected], wildwestcxseries.com, four remaining stages. This is Ott’s December 10, 2017 — SICX #6 Sandy Point, montanacyclocross.com on July 1. On Saturday, riders raced September 23, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho second Enduro Cup race of the Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, October 28, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State three timed stages located on the season and her second first place Weber County Fairgrounds, 100 North 1200 Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Salt Lake City, Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, Alex Phipps, 208- steep slopes of Sun Valley Resort. West, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Marek Shon, UT, Big Cottonwood Sports Complex, 4300 841-4120, [email protected], cxidaho. as she previously won the top spot 801-209-2479, [email protected], Utah S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84117, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 com The day’s three stages featured in Moab. Cyclocross Series , [email protected], utah- p.m., Halloween Cross, Halloween Costume December 16, 2017 — Merry Treadmas UTA, UTA a mix of flowy fast switchbacks bikeracing.com Contest Parade right after Kiddie Cross, “This was my first two-day Series, Grand Junction, CO, Las Colonias Park, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. and loose rocky terrain descending September 30, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series Bring your cyclocross bike, fat bike, or running enduro race of the year. It’s a bit com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@gmail. Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Salt Lake shoes for your choice of fun on urban terrains 6,345 vertical feet. The second day, com, utahbikeracing.com different than a one-day because City, UT, Eastwood Elementary, 3305 South in the Grand Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, Sunday, featured two rugged back- Wasatch Blvd., 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Marek November 4, 2017 — Utah Cyclocross Series [email protected], madrac- you want to conserve a little bit of Shon, 801-209-2479, [email protected], Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Kaysville, UT, ingcolorado.com country stages that tested the riders’ energy for day two, but you don’t endurance with two long stages and want to have too much left in the big transfer stages in between. bank,” Ott remarked. “The trails here did not let you leave too much Men’s Pro/Open Final Results in the bank and that was really fun.” 1) Cody Kelley, 43:24.585 Coming out of a third place in 2) Shawn Neer, 45:01.115 Moab and second place in Angel 3) Ryan Geiger, 45:10.803 Fire, Anne Galyean, 30, of Golden 4) Cole Picchiottino, 45:14.960 Colorado landed a repeat second 5) Malachi Artice, 45:49.514 position in Sun Valley. Galyean’s sharp technical skills enabled her to There was tight competition in manage the technical sections and the Men’s Pro/Open category but push hard enough on the blind por- Yeti National Team Rider Cody tions of the course. Lia Westermann, Kelley, 23, emerged way ahead of 18, of Salt Lake City, UT came in a the pack with a screaming total close third, just six seconds behind time of 43:24.585. Kelley has been Galyean. a consistent leader during the 2017 Podium finishers in the Pro/ SCOTT Enduro Cup season with Open category shared $5,000 equal- a win in Moab and third place at ly divided between men and women. Angel Fire. “It was a pretty solid weekend. I The SCOTT Enduro Cup especially liked the second stage of presented by Vittoria will now the backcountry course on Sunday. prepare for its fourth and final There were a lot of loose corners stop Aug. 26-27 at Deer Valley and some sick bits,” remarked Resort, Utah. To register, and Kelley. “I’m pretty stoked for Deer to view a full list of results from Valley. It’s close to home for me and the Sun Valley race, visit endu- it’s the most technical race in the rocupmtb.com. AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 27

RIDE OF THE MONTH Ely to Cave Lake Nevada Express

The road to Cave Lake is pretty, and isolated. Photo courtesy White Pine County Tourism & Recreation Board.

Perhaps there was no way to confirm officially entering the park. It is an this without cutting the tree down exquisite setting, with clear waters (Editor’s Note: This can be done backed by steep slopes. The lake is with a core sample that doesn’t kill small, at 32 acres. While Comins the tree). Back on Aultman, the road Lake has lost its trout, Cave Lake has descends slightly before climbing to plenty of them. During the winter, a junction with U.S. 93 (Great Basin the lake features ice fishing. Take Boulevard). Turn right here, continu- some time to enjoy the scene before ing the gradual climb, and head south. starting the return ride to Ely. The There is some retail along this road. return ride is the reverse of the out- After the next major junction (U.S. bound ride. Once back in Ely, be sure 6), you are now on the outskirts of to take in some of the town’s histori- town, heading south on triply-signed cal sites and attractions, and its great U.S. 6, 50 and 93. The highway nar- outdoor artwork. Also, in September, railroad and telegraph both came upper 80s. As for the ride, the Ely rows to two lanes as development Ely would be hosting “Race the By Wayne Cottrell later, passing through this area. Still to Cave Lake Express (the name becomes sparse. The highway has a Rails,” in which mountain and road later came the Lincoln Highway, the recognizes Ely’s tie to the Pony forgiving profile, from 6,537 feet at bikes go head-to-head against the While Nevada in the summertime U.S.’s first transcontinental highway. Express) is a 32.5-mile trip, from U.S. 6 (mile 1.55) to 6,600 feet, and “ghost” train mentioned above. The may generate images of extreme des- The highway morphed into U.S. 50. the town’s center to Cave Lake State then to 6,553 feet at the next point road course is substantially different ert heat, the state actually contains Today, three U.S. routes – 6, 50 and Park and back. There are no chal- of interest, Comins Lake (mile 7.65). from the one described in this article. some 50 mountain ranges, offering 93 – pass through town. Copper min- lenging climbs along the route, but In between, much to the chagrin of Starting point coordinates: relief from the heat at higher alti- ing activities all but ceased in the late there is a net elevation gain of just most cyclists, the highway features 39.248736oN 114.887708oW tudes. The city of Ely is situated at an 1970s, and unemployment spiked at over 900 feet on the outbound ride. rumble strips along the outer edges For more rides, see Road Bik- elevation of 6,437 feet in Nevada’s about 25%. The town’s economy Start at Ely’s city park (elevation of the highway. With the shoulder ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written Egan Range, in the east central part was boosted, however, with the con- 6,419 feet), located in the heart of the varying in width – sometimes essen- by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. of the state. Ely had a population version of the old Nevada Northern town’s historic district, on U.S. 50 tially disappearing – there are seg- Road Biking Utah features de- of just over 4,000 in 2016, about Railway into the “Ghost Train of (Aultman Street). From 10th Street, ments along which there is no choice scriptions of 40 road bike rides the same as it did in 1940. One Old Ely,” as well as the designation turn right and head eastward on but to ride slightly in the roadway. in Utah. The ride lengths range source claims that Ely’s population of U.S. 50 as the “Loneliest Road Aultman, which is a 30 mph, 4-lane Fortunately, author Deke Castleman from 14 to 106 miles, and the peaked at 12,000 in the late 1950s, in America.” Later, copper min- road with wide shoulders through claims that U.S. 93 is “even lonelier” book’s coverage is statewide: during the economic boom years ing returned, in the mid-2000s, in here. Note that, to the left on U.S. 50, than U.S. 50, so there should not be from Wendover to Vernal, and of copper mining. That population response to an increase in demand. in the opposite direction, is the Hotel many motor vehicles out here. As from Bear Lake to St. George may have included Ely’s satellite Today, copper concentrate is mined Nevada, once the tallest building in for Comins Lake, it will be on the to Bluff. Each ride description towns of Ruth, McGill and East here, transported by rail to Seattle, the State, and still a bustling casino. right, covers about 400 acres, and features information about the Ely, though. Official census data and then shipped to Japan for smelt- Also, the Bristlecone Convention is accessible to the public. The lake suggested start-finish location, shows Ely’s population as nearly ing! Center has a display of “Prometheus,” was originally stocked with trout length, mileposts, terrain, traffic flat for over seven decades. Ely was Ely gets seasonal snowfall; a local bristlecone pine tree that was and bass, but northern pike were, established during the 1850s as a the accumulation was up to two cut down in 1964, and was later conditions and, most important- somehow, illegally introduced to the ly, sights. The text is rich in detail stagecoach station along the Pony feet during 2010’s heavy winter. determined to be the oldest living waters about 15 to 20 years ago. The Express route. The transcontinental Summertime highs may reach the thing on Earth, at about 4,900 years. about each route, including his- trout have since disappeared, and the tory, folklore, flora, fauna and, of bass have nearly “crashed,” while course, scenery. the pike have flourished. Wayne Cottrell is a former Less than one mile later, at mile Utah resident who conducted 8.45, turn left onto Nevada Route extensive research while living (NV) 486. This is the main road to here – and even after moving – Cave Lake. It is a gradual climb to develop the content for the from U.S. 6/ 50/ 93 (elevation 6,631 book. feet) to mile 13 (7,135 feet), where the road begins to curve and descend slightly. The gradual climb contin- ues, though, as the road nears the lake, entering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Steep slopes along the sides of the road, as you enter The Narrows, increase the drama of the approach to the lake. You cannot see the lake from NV 486, though, as the road enters the Schell Creek Range. Just before NV 486’s pave- ment ends, turn right onto National Forest Route 574 (mile 14.9). From here, it is a short climb (6% grade) to the main park entrance, and the edge of Cave Lake (elevation 7,307 feet). You can view the lake without 28 CYCLINGUTAH.COM AUGUST 2017

TRAILS Ogden Rolls On With Mountain Bike Parks, Trails, and Programs that we have been working on the last few years.

Cycling Utah: Kenzie and Nathan, has there been an impact on girls tak- ing up the sport of mountain biking?

Kenzie Silberman: Oh yes, many girls learn by riding together. They watch and listen to their friends and before long all of them improve their skills. Actually, there are a lot of clubs and associations with many women riders. As the bicycling com- munity continues to grow, there is A view of the Ogden Bike Park dual slalom. Photo by Nathan Silberman a fair share of girls that take up the sport. I know it is a male-dominated as possible. The land is leased to of Directors for the Weber Pathways. sport for the most part but over the us from an outside company, so we Tell us about biking in Weber County last few years there has been a lot want to keep it as nice as possible. and how it has made such an impact of women getting to the pro level, as I would say the Ogden Bike Park is in the community? well as expert and intermediate levels offers everything to anybody who in mountain biking. wants to learn how to ride a mountain Greg Scothern: Yes, I am an ad- bike. We have every single kind of hoc member of the Weber Pathways Nathan Silberman: We’ve had terrain you could possible think of Board of Directors. Weber Pathways quite a few female groups come in from beginner to those with much is the leading non-profit trail build- Ogden Bike Park stepdown. Photo by Nathan Silberman at the Bike Park and use the park and experience. We’ve had riders from ing organization in northern Utah, learn the jumping skills and progress three-year olds on Strider Bikes to primarily Weber County. tion for mountain bike riders? without having to go out and do a big people in there 70’s. We have the We are here today to celebrate By Bill Roland gap jump or something that is too variety of terrain that will teach you a pretty big milestone for our trail Nathan Silberman: I think the dangerous right off the bat. We offer how to progress. For example, we network. It extends throughout The first annual TrailFest was attention to detail and the progressive that progression level so you see had a member who just started rid- Weber County and we are celebrat- held at the Ogden Amphitheater nature of the park is what attracts a where professional riders are using ing about four years ago. He didn’t ing the completion of the Centennial just off 25th Street on a glorious lot of riders to the Ogden Bike Park. our trails to train themselves for a know how to jump a bike at all. He Trail. It is the combination of the Saturday, June 24th. Hundreds of There is really nothing comparable World Cup or national championship was very timid at that time. Now, at Ogden River Parkway, the Weber bicycle enthusiasts gathered to visit to the bike park style trails that we races. 44, he can jump a 30-foot table gap. River Parkway, and the Bonneville a wide variety of booths, mix with have unless you go all the way to Trust me, there is the possibility for Shoreline Trail along the east bench. each other and help celebrate the Salt Lake or Park City. Our park is Tips for New Riders at the everyone to learn more skills. This was a project envisioned 30 completion of the Centennial Trail. located right on the bench, less than Ogden Bike Park years ago by a group of people who Cycling Utah had the opportunity to 10 minutes from the Ogden City Cycling Utah: What are some More on the Ogden Bike Park wanted to do something specific for visit with a handful of people who Offices, making it easily accessible of the training tips that you pass on Cycling Utah: Where do most of the Utah Centennial. They dreamt had a significant responsibility of for all. We also maintain the trails to riders that have helped them the the riders at the Ogden Bike Park up this idea of completing a circum- making some major improvements every year, especially in the spring most? come from? Are they local or do you navigational trail loop throughout the in all phases of cycling throughout and fall. We’ve got good soil that draw from the entire Wasatch Front? entire community. It was an impor- Weber County. drains fast and stays packed in the Kenzie Silberman: I would say tant focus for people in the commu- Ben Chournos, the owner summer. We actually get out push just get on the green trails; it’s a Nathan Silberman: We have rid- nity who were trails oriented and we of Shiftworks Bike Shop and the brooms and sweep the trails to make great place to start. I also would start ers from the entire Wasatch Front. had a few champions, Jay Hudson designer of most of the trails at the them smooth every couple of weeks! on flat pavement, like the street or a Our only direct competition for bike being one of the main people in that popular Ogden Bike Park, has been a The increase of people getting into parking lot. Stand in “an attack posi- park trails, in terms or jumps and group. He stayed in front of local tremendous influence on the growth mountain biking can be seen just by tion” with your feet on the pedals, features, is Salt Lake and Park City. governments to make sure things of all areas of bicycling the last four looking at the growth of the local your elbows bent, standing up over There is not much between Salt happened with the trail network. We years. Nathan and Kenzie Silberman mountain bike teams. For example, the center of your bike. Pedal around Lake and Ogden in terms of a bike recently completed a tunnel under- are part of a committee who operate Ogden High School had over 150 moving your body side to side while park and trails. You have a little bit neath Skyline Drive on a very busy the Ogden Bike Park while working students on the team. I heard it got your core is upright. That simulates on the Bonneville Shoreline and in intersection in South Ogden and the with the City of Ogden, the parks to the point that if you missed a prac- the cornering technique and what we Bountiful but I would say we are county completed a key road con- and recreation department along with tice; you were cut from the team! We call the bike-body separation. That on par with what Salt Lake is doing. nection. It now completes a 27-mile the Ogden Trails Committee. One at Ogden Bike Park use Facebook to provides more traction in the dirt Park City has the lift access regard- loop with very few road crossings. of the key members of the Weber promote things like trail building when you are going around corners. ing the resorts but we are starting There are a couple of places that you Pathways Board of Directors is Greg days and other family friendly events. When you are going down steeper to see that in Ogden. Nordic Valley, go on the road but it is a designated Scothern, who is also on the coach- terrain, you think about putting your Snowbasin and Powder Mountain bike route. A little over half of it is ing staff of the Ogden High School Cycling Utah: How are the trails rear-end over the rear tire. That will are starting to do lift operations. The paved and you have 6-8 miles of the Mountain Bike Team. Greg’s wife designed so that riders of different make you feel more comfortable sport is getting bigger and bigger. Bonneville Shoreline Trail included. Jenny is associated with GOAL (Get levels ride on the trails designed for on steeper descents. But I think the It’s a great loop and you can go out Out And Live), a Foundation found- their ability? green line is a great place to start and and cruise for 3-4 hours. It probably ed for the 2002 Winter Olympic I always encourage people to try the Cycling Utah: For those unfa- has about 1,400 feet elevation gain Games, designed to recruit volun- Nathan Silberman: The rating blue line even on their first day. The miliar with the lay of the land here on the 27-mile route and it’s doable teers. Ogden Trails Network is a system is just like a ski resort. The blue line is incredibly fun and every- in Ogden, where is the Bike Park for most people. non-profit organization and was rep- green circle designates the easier body enjoys that once they get more located? resented at the TrailFest by Sunny trails. Those include small obstacles comfortable. There are a lot of great Cycling Utah: What made this Hayes. Carla Taylor is an avid moun- and the basic terrain. Then riders people up at the park so that if you Kenzie Silberman: Very easy to TrailFest celebration happen and how tain bike racer who has worked with move up to the blue squares, which have questions about technique or find. Take 12th Street all the way to are the bike trails financed? Ben Chournos in the development is intermediate terrain where there the terrain itself, just ask and people Harrison, and then take Harrison to of the Intermediate Mountain Bike are more jumps (no gaps) and they’re will give any advice they can.” Ninth Street. It’s at the top of Ninth Greg Scothern: It’s really exciting. Camps, a popular learning source a little more aggressive, a little faster. St. and Ogden on the east bench. This is our First Annual TrailFest. We for boys and girls in the interme- Next, we have the black diamonds There is a parking lot at the top at wanted to do something to engage diate category. These highly quali- where you start to get into techni- Cycling Utah: Good stuff Kenzie. Ninth St. and another lot at the bot- the public for four years now. We fied mountain bike specialists were cal terrain where handling is more Do you have any other advice for tom at 1350 South. These areas will have done fundraisers and auctions kind enough to give this reporter an difficult. Riders will find gap jumps riders unfamiliar with the Bike Park? give you access to the entire park for trail projects but people have insight into all-around biking in the that are more technical. We also have and there are maps at the top and the trouble paying for the operational Ogden and surrounding area. double black diamond trails, which Kenzie Silberman: Always wear bottom. funds to keep things going. Most is the most difficult terrain you can a helmet at the Ogden Bike Park. people assume the government Ogden Bike Park find. This includes large gaps, drops There is no unauthorized trail build- finances the production and mainte- Cycling Utah: Nathan, you have up to ten feet, and jumps up to 30 ing allowed, for obvious reasons. We TrailFest and an Overview of nance of the trails. General fund tax been a significant reason why the and 40 feet. The hardest designed expect all riders to respect the terrain. Trails in Ogden money does not pay for a single foot Ogden Bike Park has grown the last are high-speed trail settings, and we It’s a special place here in Ogden Cycling Utah: Greg Scothern, I of trail in Weber County. Funding for four years. What has been the attrac- have a few of those in our bike park and we want to make it last as long know you are a member of the Board trails is all through private donations AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 29

safety while you are riding. Such as: spilt up into smaller groups, always yield, and always err on the side of courtesy. Whether someone is riding a bike, walking, hiking, running or a horseman—we all have to get along on the trails.

GOAL Foundation Cycling Utah: Jenny Scothern, you are affiliated with GOAL. How does that organization enhance Riders waiting to drop in at the Ogden Bike Park after work. Photo by cycling? Volunteers working on the green line at the Ogden Bike Park. Photo by Nathan Silberman Nathan Silberman and pass through. We are fortunate to We partnered with Weber County Ogden Trails Network to produce high quality GIS data Jenny Scothern: GOAL (Get Out have a RAMP tax where a lot of the Cycling Utah: Sunny Hayes, you for all the trails. These link to our And Live) Foundation was initiated funding comes from a 1/10% sales are with the Ogden Trails Network. Ben Chournos and Ogden electronic version of our maps that around the Winter Olympics. It was tax. But that funding is limited each Could you tell us more about the Cycling year and requires matching funding riders can download. Download an organized to recruit volunteers for Network? Cycling Utah: Carla, you are an from the community to back up those app called ArcGIS and scan the QR the 2002 Games. It was so success- avid bike rider in the community as grants. We are fortunate to have a code on the printed map to load the ful, it was decided to just keep GOAL Sunny Hayes: The Ogden Trail well as an instructor with the bike community that is very supportive. A information into the app. That will going. We like to bring outdoor rec- Network is a non-profit organiza- camps. You work directly with Ben typical paved trail can cost as much provide all the information they need: reational events to the Ogden area tion that falls under Ogden City. The Chournos. Tell us about the impact as $35-40 a foot to build. We just the elevation, the surface, even issues and we provide all the volunteer sup- committee members must fill out an he has made on cycling in the Ogden completed a section of the Pineview on the trail. It’s a great resource. port for those. We are a 501C3 (non- application that is approved by the community? Loop Pathway that had very chal- profit) organization for anything the Mayor. There is a lot of talent on lenging engineering and design Cycling Utah: What are the pri- City of Ogden needs regarding vol- this committee: from engineers to Carla Taylor: Ben is the owner of issues. It was a quarter mile stretch mary safety issues that you promote? unteer work. Regarding the sport the U.S. Forest Service. We basically Shiftworks Bike Shop here in Ogden, and it cost $130,000 to get built. It of cycling, we have supported the take care of a lot of bike trails. We but he helped start the Intermediate was worth it because it links the two Greg Scothern: We advocate very USA Collegiate Cycling events, the are responsible to work with the city Mountain Bike Camps. We were able communities of Huntsville and Eden. heavily for trail etiquette. We explain Tour of Utah, the Master Cycling and the volunteers. We maintain the to take the students to the Bike Park, Natural surface trails, easy digging, the proper etiquette to yield to differ- Events and the Fat Bike races up at trails in Ogden City and we also part- which Ben helped develop. He has natural soil, can be as cheap as $3 a ent users of the trails. The majority of Snowbasin. We are contracted by the ner with the Weber Pathways, which taught the first two years of our foot but most trails cost somewhere our trails are multi-use and we want City of Ogden to produce the Ogden has to do with the countywide level. intermediate mountain bike classes. between $8-15 a foot for natural sur- to keep it that way. The biggest safety Marathon. For that event alone, we As others have mentioned, the He loves to work with bikes, kids, face trails. We raise the funds, then issue we promote is reminding people are known for our volunteer support. best way riders can help us is to use and has volunteered his time. Ben we partner with the Forest Service, to use their bells on bikes and not to Annually, there are approximately a bell, so hikers and others on the will do an awesome job on any repair Weber County and other government wear ear buds while running, because 1,200 volunteers for the marathon trails will know they are coming, All work. No matter what kind of bike agencies to make the projects happen. those with earbuds often cannot hear and we have 8,000—9,000 runners riders must stay on the trails, so they you have, whether it is new, a clunker Quite frankly, we are in the business a biker approaching even if they are each year. don’t make their own switchbacks. out of the shed, he will fix it. If he of getting the trails done. ringing a bell. And of course, there Basically, we expect them to enjoy says it’s safe and fixed properly, than is a conflict on trails with those rid- the trails and leave no trace. We it is just that. He’s the best in the ing horses, but there doesn’t have to Cycling Utah: What are your Cycling Utah: What form of be. The mountain bike community primary tasks concerning teaching would like to build more trails but west when it comes to being a bike exposure do you use to get the word has really embraced being courte- youngsters and bike camps? we are happy to maintain the ones mechanic. He’s really about custom- out about the bike trails? ous. Lately, I have received a lot of that we have and connect to other er service. To the bike community, feedback from those on horses that Jenny Scothern: This is our fifth trails. Presently, there are 266 miles he is very well known and respected. Greg Scothern: The most effec- the mountain bike community has year of GOAL Foundation Mountain of maintained trails and 36 miles of We are happy to know that Ogden is a tive means of exposure has been been paying more attention to doing Bike Camps. We teach kids from the paved trails in Weber County. great community for bicycling. Facebook and Instagram. We push the right thing. 3rd grade to the 6th grade -- start with those pretty hard. We also send out a beginner mountain bike section and quarterly newsletter to all our friends progress to the intermediate level. and supporters. We create events High School Mountain Biking Many schools in Ogden, Morgan like TrailFest here, and we produce Cycling Utah: Tell us about your City, and Bonneville have mountain about 20,000 trail maps annually. role in coaching mountain bike riding bike teams. At our camps, they are The maps are our number one touch at the high school level? taught with the spirit of NICA. We with the public. We produce new begin with skills training on pave- maps every year because each year Greg Scothern: I am an assistant ment, cornering, braking, and shift- we have made additions to the trails. coach at the Ogden High School ing. Following that, they go over Riders can download the maps on mountain bike team. NICA (National wood planks. All of that is done their phone, and easily locate the Intercollegiate Cycling Association) before we ever go onto the trails. We trails. These maps are available at all has done brilliant things to keep use the lower Bonneville Shoreline the bike shops as well as outdoors October 21, 2017 kids on bikes. We constantly ham- and the Rainbow Gardens area. The 15% Discount gear shops, hotels and many of the cyclingutah mer to the kids to be responsible and intermediate kids go to the River restaurants on 25th Street. They are make sure you are representing your Bottoms, which is close to Riverdale. great resource for information on Marathon Half 5K team and yourself properly. We have We also utilize the Bike Park. Having where people can enjoy riding. this constant influx of kids on trails won the contract has helped us grow Bike Tour Kids Fun Run and there are a lot more kids riding the programs. We think the cycling

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THE METAL COWBOY Biking Through The Dog Days Of Summer to be done. transmission… it was showtime. wave. A grade older than the rest of By Joe Kurmaskie “Dave, you still have that Casio “OK, which one of you mooks us, Dave was selected to be the mule synthesizer organ from Christmas?” knows how to play the Entertainer?” on the bicycle. As I grow older, I grow younger... Dave nods. I asked. We crashed the whole damn thing let me explain. The ice cream truck I’d wanted SOMETHING to hap- Crickets. to the ground just beyond the drive rolled by the pool as I swam with pen all summer… so now I was “Don’t look at me,” Johnnyboy way, the Casio hitting pavement with my kids - you gotta hand it to that gonna force that something into the said. “I play baseball… that’s it.” a sickening thud. I kept yelling whoa! industry, they know and locate their world and it was gonna be... some- “And I play your mother.” Mike, whoa! whoa! but it hadn’t prevented consumer base and exploit the heck thing else. Dave’s cousin, couldn’t hold back shit. out of them - it’s the first line in This knowledge makes me giddy. with. A couple of of the presets didn’t the ice cream trucker’s manifesto, I I offer a mad dog and Englishmen’s I shook my head. These were work anymore, but the keyboard still believe. If not, it should be. chuckle and huddle the gang together. my summer park day camp friends. played. But the second line, check the We pedal to Dave’s uncle’s house A pick up sticks box of guys, one “Someone go get a bunch of pil- freezer is plugged in, but it’s the third with purpose. visiting each summer from Michigan, lows. Who’s got the duct tape?” instruction that set me time travel- It took less than an hour to get our another dropped off mornings by his Johnnyboy replaced Dave as ing back four decades; Play The musical abomination road worthy. single working mother. Paul went to pedicab driver. Not as bulky, but he Entertainer and only The Entertainer Street legal it would never be, but the Episcopal school, I saw him at owned slightly more impulse control on a loop to bring them running. wasn’t that the point? We weren’t church sometimes but we hung sum- though there was a higher level of But you like Led Zepplin? Tough, going rogue and looking over our mers cause he lived just down from crazy in his eyes and better response put the tape in and press play or sell shoulder, we’d gone native weeks the park. time. That, and untethering my pants the truck and go into stationary retail, ago. This was just our way of parad- My school year roster; Glenn, from the contraption seemed to do parade route in stunned silence. I was you conformist. The ice cream biz ing it before the world. Steve, Ellery, musicians all, and to a the trick. It also allowed me to spin getting pretty good with the tune but ain’t for everyone. Time tends to pass us while we man miles away at that moment and around in the office chair between it was lost on them. August 1978, we’d reached the look the other way, but that afternoon the foreseeable future stanzas. Where’s all the sound coming truly feral part of summer vacation; we chose to stare it in the eyes… and “This was your Christmas present, Everyone else pedaled in a fly- from? And Stars Wars pillow cases? carmel tans and an unbound restless- with the audacity of what was left of Dave.” I said, spreading my arms ing V formation to my left and right. What is this? What the actual hell ness that comes so close to the next the summer and our childhoods, we across the keys like a Price Is Right A half block of runway to get our happening? Hold me Momma. school year. All of us, handsome aimed to stop that relentless fucker in presenter, willing him to hop up and rhythm then we were rolling the A few chuckled, but it was mostly in an unfinished way, leaning over its tracks for a moment or two. channel Liberace at that moment. streets, looking for the punchline. I hound dog panting, trying to catch ape hanger handlebar bikes, sting- The organ sat atop and X wing leg “Yeah, I liked screwing around played, if not with skill, then enthu- their breath while squinting hard, rays and orange crates with chopper stand, which we duct taped to skate- with the drum beats and the prere- siasm to burn. I tried to give it the hoping to puzzle out some deeper front fork extensions on one or two of boards. It wobbled the first time we cords for a day or two. Then it went ragtime feel of Joplin, all elbows meaning… or at the very least pro- them, waiting for the hammer to fall. towed it on water ski ropes behind a in the closet.” akimbo and fingers bouncing off the duce a star pop or creamsicle. I wouldn’t try running along side bike, but once we attached the office He looked down, then back up, keys. For our part, it was the high point any one of us at this point in the chair to it with a bungee chord things hopeful. “I know chopsticks.” For a few blocks, the summer was of the vacation. A rolling ramshackle summer. We’d trample your bones trimmed out and steadied. The chair Paul smacks the back of Dave’s completely ours again. carnival, the lost boys of summer to dust without meaning to, we’re had sturdy, steel wheels. The chord head almost lightly. “Everyone Florida near dinner time, 100 per- laughing and cruising and circling at the end of our suburban leashes, gave it the right bounce and distance knows chopsticks, you Jackass.” cent humidity and not a cloud in the back now; I thought of us as a pack of barking AND biting without so much from the keyboard. We considered We were so close to something sky; an ice cream trucker’s golden teenage shriners who’d traded in soul as opening our mouths. duct taping the musician to the organ, here. I couldn’t let it go. But aside hour. Kids bursting from behind sucking jobs and middle age regrets, June made us brand new and but in the end, decided against it, from Witchy Woman and a few bars fences like the chest scene in Alien. little cars and funny hats for youth improving, but once we crossed a going with a second bungee attached of Mr. Blue Sky, I didn’t play… but I Pouring themselves off porches, sur- and bikes and ball caps… and an certain dateline there was no getting to the musician’s shorts instead. could read music. facing from pools, toweling off as event horizon that bled into forever. all the way back, Now, each after- Using a Mr. Microphone was “Dave, did the Casio come with a they ran, counting change hidden in Jane, shaking her head from the noon, after Grape Nehi’s are drunk Paul’s brainstorm. We’d been spit- song book?” the secret little pocket of their swim porch in that tight black ACDC tank and summer league ball is done for balling as to where we might track The lesson here; if you want trunks. top made me lose the thread of the the day, it’s an slow burn until din- down a bullhorn. Some big, empty something bad enough, and you’re Only to find this wasn’t the song entirely. I spun myself around nertime, a lazy rage against what talk of distracting hard working bored enough during the back forty rewards of the ice cream truck after a and gave her a devil may care shrug. comes next. heroes down at the fire station while of August, you too can learn how to long day of lounging and trying like Who knew at the time that we Nothing moves. Even the birds one of us swiped a horn, when Paul play a fairly passable version of The hell to fill the final freedom hours of were doing a version of the David are hunkered down and gone mute popped up with that Ronco sensation. Entertainer. Also, it’s only like 13 summer. No this was some bizarre Letterman Show decades before he in the big chestnut grove across from We duct taped the mic to the front of notes, rinse, repeat. prank… some sort of - is that an did it…. sans cameras, advertisers, Hyde Park playground. Then I hear the keyboard and the FM radio in the But could we pull it off at speed. office chair? Is he spinning around in a network, but with a growing audi- the ice cream truck blocks away and apex of the X wing legs. Once we I bungee my Ron Jon surf shorts to an office chair between stanzas? ence, many of whom were getting with cold clarity I know what needs taped the button down for permanent the contraption and offer the let’s roll Most of the kids stood along the over their initial shock and wanted answers. “You got ice cream or not?” Our arrogance was uncalled for, but not unexpected. That late in the summer it’s all a teenage boy has against the slow click of the ticking clock. Misplaced anger and more than a little sadness just under all our bravado, about what we did not know… not yet. We could have promised to return with Otter Pops and even flipped a profit. Instead, some of us, well, most of us, got mouthy and taunting until some older brothers showed up to exact justice. I thought I could make amends with a few bars of Mr. Blue Sky but I thought wrong. In the end I had to bail into thick bermuda grass and launch into a full sprint. This was the summer before I filled out and took up wrestling so my go to move was still running away. Just enough time to see the upended office chair being dragged behind the still upright Casio behind Johnnyboy’s BMX bike. Johnnyboy Continued on page 31 AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 31

frantically dancing on the pedals ADVOCACY New Bill Would Allow Bikesharing to get Federal Support away from danger, cackling all the New Trails and Programs in way home or to a beating. Bikeshare programs are taking off with great success all around the A chaotic thing of beauty. country. They’ve been doing so largely without federal support. But Salt Lake County - News from legislation recently introduced in Congress would clarify that bikeshare Orange Crate chopper forked programs would qualify for federal financing. The trouble is, transportation law and grant rules were written before anyone tried bikeshare, leaving the bikes leading him out, the rest SLCBAC program in a legally “gray area,” since it’s not defined in federal law or quantifying and monetizing active of the gang breaking formation regulation, says Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), sponsor of the Bikeshare By Marcus Kaller transportation costs and benefits Transit Act of 2017 (H.R. 3305). and scattering down side streets. related to equipment manufactur- The bill would allow federal funding to buy bikeshare-related equip- In the July 2017 SLCBAC meet- I thought of the bike scene in ET, ing, retail sales, tourism, infrastruc- ment and building bikeshare facilities. It would also clarify that grantees ing Scott Hess from the Wasatch ture construction, real estate value could use Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality money for bikeshare. only there was no wrinkly being Front Regional Council came impacts, air quality and emission “The Bikeshare Transit Act will remove significant barriers facing new to talk about the Transportation and existing bikeshare projects applying for federal funding while under- to tell us BEEEEE GOOOOOD! reduction, and health impacts (from scoring that bikeshare programs drive economic development and are an Improvement Program. It is a six- both morbidity and mortality per- important part of bringing choice and adding value to America’s transporta- Just a skinny blond haired kid urg- year program, set to begin next year, spectives).” You can read the report will implement highway, transit, tion system,” Blumenauer said in the Congressional Record. ing them to be... alive and kicking on the Bike Utah web site (bikeutah. The bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. and active transportation projects org). Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) cosponsored it, giving the measure bipartisan before another school year swal- along the Wasatch Front, with fund- support. Blumenauer and Buchanan co-chair the Congressional Bike lowed them whole. ing coming from various federal, Trail Projects Caucus. state and local sources. The types of The portion of Parley’s Trail, -Charles Pekow Younger kids had taken up projects include feasibility studies, from Tanner Park to Sugarhouse the charge now that their older planning support, road widenings, Park that runs along I-80 should reconstructions and new construc- be complete by the end of July. brothers were backing their play. I tions. The council were seeking Meanwhile, another portion of Federal Bicycling Budgets Face Cuts public comments on each and any observed one young lad swinging the trail, from 300 West to 900 of the projects. The comment peri- Don’t look for a boost in federal support to clean up the much-neglected West along the TRAX Green Line, a set of click clack balls over his od continued until August 5. trail system in national forests next year. The House Appropriations should be completed by the end of Also, Phil Sarnoff or Bike Committee (HAC) approved an FY 18 spending bill covering the U.S. head, heat lighting across the bay August. Meanwhile, a feasibility Utah introduced Beth Haynes as Forest Service that would give it $75.553 million for Trail Maintenance study is being looked at to connect adding to the drama as he ran. It the new coordinator for the Bike & Construction. That represents a cut of $1.997 million from the FY 17 Parley’s Trail to the Jordan River level. On the other hand, the committee rejected President Donald Trump’s was only a matter of time before Ambassadors Program. And, with Parkway. students going back to school later administration’s request to practically wipe out funding, as it requested only Speaking of which, the por- $12.7 million, lawn darts appeared. Then the this month, the Youth Education tion of the Jordan River Parkway The bill (H.R. 3354) was awaiting a House vote as of late July. urge to break and run and the joys program will return. If you believe from 14600 South to 15000 south The Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC), meanwhile, approved a that your nearby school should of doing it took over and I saw bill (S. 3068) that would provide a little less than the House would: $69.777 have a course on bike safety and has been completed. Meanwhile, construction of a new connecting million for maintenance and $5.053 for construction. The bill was also no more. practice for youths, contact Beth at awaiting a Senate vote as of late July. portion, from 200 South to North bikeutah.org. And, if you are inter- On the other hand, the Sumatran isn’t the only TIGER on the As I covered ground I felt the Temple, began earlier this month. ested in becoming a bike ambas- endangered list. The future of the Transportation Investment Generating misgivings of contentment and sador, you can find the information The estimated time of completion Economic Recover (TIGER) Grant program remains in limbo, with mixed and bikeutah.org. will be later this year. signals from Congress. The Trump Administration asked Congress to abundance fall away. That left Phil Sarnoff also unveiled eliminate it. Some communities (Wasatch Front in Utah) use the grants to only time and the pleasures of the Active Transportation Health August meeting support bicycling (Cycling West, April 2017). Benefits study. This is a collabora- Our next meeting will be August SAC approved an FY 18 transportation funding bill that would add outrunning it once more. 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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING Summit Challenge to Offer 1 Mile Discovery Loop Option Fast Racers to Line Up for 2017 Park City Point to Point three times. Kabush, from British The P2P is that rare long MTB Columbia, Canada, is a three time race made up of trails you actually Canadian Olympian and 10 time want to ride all day long. It is pretty Canadian national champion. much a link of some of the finest Wells was in Utah earlier this singletrack in Park City, for about summer, racing his first Crusher in 80 miles. It sells out right away, the Tushar, where he finished in with a race field capped at 380. For second place, dropped by Squire on riders hoping to get in still, there The Park City Point to Point boasts the final climb. Wells has also raced are always last-minute opportunities. 75 miles of singletrack. Here the mountain bikes several times in Utah There is a simple buy/sell community 2016 Open Women Champion, during various USA Cycling national found under The Race tab on the P2P Gretchen Reeves, being chased by tour events that were an annual Deer website, ThePCPP.com. Mikaela Kofman. Photo by selec- tive-vision.com Valley summertime staple. The website gives you the race Kabush has also raced those Deer route, as well. It is pretty cool to be Valley Pro XCT events, and has in the woods on your bike watch- By Chris Magerl pedaled many of the trails used for ing top racers powering up a climb The Summit Challenge is offering a 1 mile ride for the young and young the P2P in industry events run by after more than four or five hours of at heart in addition to the century and other longer distances. Photo by Scott Fillipiak In the eight years of the Park City his current bike sponsor, Scott. This race pace riding. Choose your route P2P -- perhaps the best true single- summer has seen Kabush on the wisely and you can have a great ride cycle, test ride a bike from our ven- track long distance mountain bike podium at gravel events, Enduros, that intersects but does not overlap You may have heard about the dor village or bring their own bike race in the country -- there have been XC races and road races. Last month with the race route. National Ability Center’s Summit to take on this fun, family-friendly three men who have been on the top Kabush won the seven-day offroad Want to go the other way, and Challenge, with its 16, 50, 80 and route. The Vivint Discovery Loop step of the Pro/Open podium. BC Bike Race. avoid the racers all day? The web- 100-mile routes. But, there’s a chal- ride starts at 1:00PM at the National Even for experienced P2P riders, site also has suggestions for that. Young local Keegan Swenson lenge waiting for everybody and any- Ability Center in Park City and cost the course will offer something new Check out the Trail Impacts button. body at this August 26th Fundraiser. won last year. The year before that it is just $5 or free to all adaptive riders. this year. The finish has been moved Roughly, for the morning you can For beginners, young riders or those was Utah’s Rob Squire. Before that, And, after crossing the finish, rid- to Kimball Junction, near the base avoid the race by pedaling in the for whom 16-miles is just a bit of a it was all Alex Grant. Grant won in ers can mark their accomplishment of the Utah Olympic Park and its Canyons area and in the afternoon stretch, the Summit Challenge offers 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and with a celebration in the Summit iconic ski jumps and bobsled track. riding Deer Valley or Round Valley. an approximately 1-mile Discovery the race’s inaugural year, 2009. Six Skullcandy will show off its new The P2P has become a Park City Loop, sponsored by Vivint. Little Challenge’s exclusive Vivint Team straight. He skipped the 2015 P2P Kimball Junction home by hosting institution, and gives back to sev- ones can make the loop on “strid- Flyers Lounge. To sign up, visit to race the mountain bike World the finish line party. eral community organizations. The er” bikes and the young-at-heart www.summitchallenge100.org Championships, in Andorra, and in “Skullcandy has really stepped up opportunity drawing to benefit the are encouraged to try an adaptive -Whitney Thompson 2016 he was recovering from a shat- to the plate for us,” said P2P orga- Park City High School MTB team tered heel. nizer Jay Burke. “The post-race food has become a check-in tradition, This year had the prospect of will be served on their patio with with eager high school racers offer- all three of the winners lining up music up on that deck. Skullcandy is ing drawing tickets. together. But it is Swenson’s turn to a great partner.” Even if you are not 80 offroad skip the P2P for MTB Worlds. When Who will make it first to the new miles strong, you can play an essen- the racers roll out in Park City on finish? “Squire is riding well and has tial role in the P2P. Volunteers are Labor Day weekend, Swensen will experience with the course now. He always needed. Volunteer info can be in Australia. could be hard to beat,” said Burke. be found under The Race tab on the Fret not, there will still be plenty “But there is a plethora of possible website, ThePCPP.com. of firepower. In addition to Grant winners. The Open field is going to and Squire, Geoff Kabush and Todd be fast and furious!” Event Details: Wells will line up in Round Valley on On the women’s side, the pic- September 2 — Park City Point 2 the morning of Saturday, September ture is a bit less clear. As of now, Point, Park City, UT, A true point 2 2, awaiting the Fruit Loop cannon no returning women’s winners are point race! Thanks to the plethora of that signals the start. registered. But Marlee Dixon, who trails in this area, the race will never Wells, from Durango, Colorado, has finished second, second, second be on the same trail twice. Over 90% is a three time Olympian and 15 time and third the past four years, will be of the race is single-track. 75 miles national champion in XC, STXC, back. Amanda Carey, Evelyn Dong & 12,000ft of climbing., Jay Burke, Marathon and cyclocross. Wells and Gretchen Reeves have all won 801-330-3214, [email protected], has also won the Leadville 100 the P2P twice. thepcpp.com AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 33

ADVOCACY Study: Bicycling and Walking Generate $425 Million in Economic Impact in Utah of $425 million and are organized bike rides. The calculators UTA; Bike Utah; Utah Department Front Regional Council; Tooele responsible for more than are specific to each of the counties in of Transportation; Governor’s Office County Health Department; Weber- 3,500 jobs across the state. Utah and are available for any com- of Energy Development; Utah Morgan Health Department; The study identified two munity members to use. The study Department of Health; Salt Lake Mountainland Association of case studies showing the and the associated calculators are County Health Department; Salt Governments; Park City Municipal economic impact of spe- available here: www.bikeutah.org/ Lake County Office of Regional Corporation; Intermountain cific multi-use path and atbenefitsstudy Transportation, Housing, and Healthcare; and the Salt Lake County bicycle trails. The Murdock Partners on this study included: Economic Development; Wasatch Bicycle Advisory Committee. Canal Trail in Utah County costs $113,000 each year to maintain, however it gener- ates over $3,600,000 mil- lion annually in economic impact. This is in addition to a one-time economic impact of $26 million and 234 jobs to build the trail. Bicyclists who visit Dead Horse Point trails in Moab generate $19 million annu- ally in economic impact (more than $11 million from overnight trips). By Phil Sarnoff, Executive Director of Bike Utah There are also significant health benefits that can be realized from engaging in active transportation. There is a large push across Utah Nearly 45 percent of Utahans get toward encouraging more wide- less than the 150 minutes of recom- spread use of active transportation mended physical activity each week. modes. This includes bicycling and These people could save $3.07 in walking for both transportation and annual healthcare costs for every recreation. In his “Utah Life Elevated mile they walk or $0.75 for every 2020” objectives, unveiled at the end mile they bike. For example, if a of May, Utah Governor Gary Herbert person walked 2 miles per day, every stated the following goal: “Develop day of the year, they would average an additional 1,000 miles of family- $2,235 in annual savings on their friendly trails and bike paths over the healthcare costs. A similar person next 10 years to provide and promote active connections to school, work riding a bicycle 10 miles per day and outdoor recreation in urban and would save $2,730 each year. rural communities throughout the In addition to the informational state.” reports, a series of calculators have A recent study commissioned been created out of this study that can by the Utah Transit Authority, Bike be used by communities to assess the Utah, and other partners quantified economic and health impacts of spe- some of the economic and health cific infrastructure developments or benefits associated with active trans- active transportation events, such as portation. The year-and-a-half long study engaged many stakeholders and created county-level profiles as well as county-level analyses and tools. The study deliverables includ- ed a review of existing data via a literature review, a compilation of best practices related to engineer- ing, education, and encouragement of active transportation as well as an economics analysis report to quantify the direct, indirect, and induced ben- efits of active transportation in Utah. Bicycle related business and tourism have an economic impact

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BIKE PACKING Bike Packing in the Sun Valley and Stanley Region of Idaho

By Tom Diegel

In the heat/heart of the summer even avid Utah bike tourers some- times can find it difficult to do bike tours in our fair state; sure there are nice high roads like Mirror Lake Highway and Skyline Drive on the Manti Plateau, but the bicycle’s abili- ty to cover long distances will invari- ably result in plenty of low-elevation roads where brain-searage from the heat is quite real. Utah’s central location gives it good proximity to warmer climes in the colder months and cooler places in the summer, so it’s relatively easy to get to weather and terrain that’s great for bike tours. And as one of the cooler spots in the intermountain West with practically unlimited quiet back roads, the Sun Valley/Stanley area of Idaho is per- fect for hot-season riding. Two years ago Idaho Republican congressman Mike Simpson spon- A fat tire bike may be a little overkill for the gravel roads, but it proves it’s sored a bill to create the Boulder- Better views and far less traffic than the highway over Galena Pass. Photo worth when the trails get tighter. Photo by Tom Diegel White Clouds wilderness. It creat- by Tom Diegel ed a lot of controversy in Idaho’s recreation community, since many of the trails in the new wilderness areas were originally established by intrepid motorcyclists and have since cherished favorites of the sizeable Sun Valley mountain bike crowd. The creation of the wilderness had the unfortunate effect of pitting historically-aligned conservation- minded recreationists against one other (some argued that was part of Simpson’s strategy, since wilder- ness creation is not typically a GOP activity) but ultimately it passed the House unanimously and President Obama signed the bill designating wilderness, thereby instantly shutting bicyclists out of large sections of Ketchum and Stanley’s local moun- tains. For better or worse, the wilder- ness area is parceled into three pieces (The White Cloud, the Hemingway- Boulders, and the Jim McClure and Jerry Peak Wilderness Areas), and as with several of the Idaho wilder- Heading up the nice singletrack of the upper East Fork of the Salmon. ness areas, some key corridors exist Photo by Tom Diegel The east side of the Boulders provides easy, swift desert riding. Photo by that enable linked mountain cross- Tom Diegel ings. One of those corridors creates a passage from the East Fork of the Salmon to the main Salmon drainage and allowed us make a great 3-4 day loop out of Ketchum. We started rolling past the toney Sun Valley resort and soon enough were on the graveled Trail Creek road that climbs 2300 feet up to the pass that sits between the impres- sive Pioneer Mountains to the south and the equally-grand Boulder Mountains to the north, as well as forming the divide between the Big Wood and Big Lost rivers. A long cruise on fast dirt/gravel roads found us paralleling the Big Lost, and while yes, it’s cooler up there than in Utah, it’s still warm enough that a dip in the chilly river was a refreshing way to recharge after the long climb! Soon enough our knobby tires were humming on pavement, and it wasn’t long before we saw the first key to our loop: Walker Way, which is a double track that runs along the east- ern foot of the Boulder Mountains Not all bikepacking is easy, especially early season. Photo by Tom Diegel Life is simple and good when it’s done on a bike in the backcountry. Photo before ultimately climbing 1400 feet by Tom Diegel to another 8000 foot pass and ending AUGUST 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 35

to lunge for the last few feet, and… fell. As the current poured over me I did a sort of sea-lionesque body hurl for the bank and somehow made it to the shore, with the benefit of a huge jolt of adrenaline offsetting the shock of the frigid water. I was not willing to try again without a bike, much less do it with another bike and gear or encourage the much-lighter Ashley to give it a go. Fortunately, an upstream scout revealed a braided section with 2 channels, and with a bit of effort we were success- fully across and noodling up a great singletrack towards the mountains. Up high the East Fork is made up of two forks: the South Fork and the West Fork (of the East Fork; Idaho has a lot of these) and our wilderness-free route went up the West. It was only about 1400 feet up to the pass in a few miles; how hard could that be? In a year of big snows and big winds that blew The big snow year in Idaho created runoff that blew out trail crossings. out creeks and blew down trees… Photo by Ashley Patterson Boulder Mountain area double track is worthy. Rider: Tom Diegel Photo by pretty hard. It was clear that we Nuts and Bolts: •It’s easy to stay out of wil- Ashley Patterson were the first folks to go up that trail •Start and finish in Ketchum/ derness where bikes are not al- with another long cruiser descent the brilliant Boulder Lakes. this year and if we weren’t pushing Sun Valley Idaho lowed. •Are there bears? Maybe, down to the East Fork of the Salmon. Back down at the bikes we con- our bikes up steep, rutted, gravelly •Mileage – about 160 miles but we didn’t even think of The East Fork of the Salmon tinued to trundle our way up the trails we were hauling them over and •Know before you go: the that. Check with the Forest Ser- is under-appreciated; while it has traffic-free East Fork Salmon road route is about 5% singletrack, under big logs that needed additional vice to be sure and learn about plenty of water and is really beautiful, towards the long-abandoned Bowery 75% gravel roads, and 15-20% branch trimming to navigate. Though proper backcountry camping paved road a combination of limited whitewater Ranger station, where not one but it was challenging, within a couple techniques. and a lot of private land have kept it two great hot springs awaited us. of hours we reached the top (we The only food available is the •Camping – From above Big off the radar of fishermen and rafters, The only thing better than soaking knew we were getting close when diner at Smiley Creek Lodge, but Boulder Creek, all land is Na- and most folks barely know it exists. in a hot springs is soaking in a hot we hit snow!) and it was clear that there’s water along most of the tional Forest, and backcountry But it’s the gateway to the classic springs with a beer in hand. Given motos had come up from the other route; 2-3 bike bottles is fine. camping is allowed. Some land Little Boulder/Big Boulder mountain we were traveling light, we decided it side, so we had a long, fun, techni- •The quality of the roads is on the East Fork of the Salmon is fine and there is almost no traffic. bike loop (just barely outside the new was time to invoke our oft-practiced cal descent down into the Salmon private and precludes camping. wilderness boundary) and the upper Begging for Beer strategy. Our first Valley. We staged nicely for a diner reaches of the drainage that conceal stop at a free BLM site had us chat- breakfast at Smiley Creek Lodge by craggy peaks, high mountain lakes, ting with some nice folks and netted camping in the foothills. After rolling and yes, a rideable slot to get up a couple cherry sodas but no beers. downhill to a fine omelet we headed and over to the main Salmon drain- A mile later, the sight of a Toyota up the nice dirt road/double track age on the backside of Galena sum- Tundra with a rocket box parked next that parallels the north side of the mit (the main highway pass between to a Sprinter held more promise. Not highway up to Galena Summit with Ketchum and Stanley). only were we right, but they were its jaw-dropping views of the nearby Given that we had allocated 4 old river dog friends from California mighty Sawtooth Mountains. Once days for what we figured was a 3-day in between kayak trips on the Middle on top of Galena a fast zip down to trip and the fact that the East Fork Fork and Main Salmon rivers, so Galena Lodge provided access to the of the Salmon was a little awkward our beers were happily shared with Harriman Trail, the famous double- to get to, we decided to do a “lay- friends before we rode the last few track that acts as the course for the over” day hike up into some of those miles to camp and enjoy the hot Boulder Mountain Tour Nordic race. craggy peaks and crystalline lakes. springs as the sun set over the loom- Wilderness designation can be We stashed our gear at the bottom of ing Boulder Mountains. tough on cyclists, but in the case of the Big Boulder road, rode the few The road ended, the trail began, the Boulder and White Cloud moun- miles up to the trailhead intending on and the first challenge of the day was tain wilderness areas, it was just riding up the trail a couple of miles to get across the river. The East Fork parceled enough to unlock a stellar to where the mountain bike route of the Salmon is big enough that we bike tour…and a great way to beat splits off to link up to with the Little thought there “had” to be a bridge, the heat! Boulder. However, the huge Idaho but to our surprise the trail ended snowpack and subsequent melt from at one bank and started at the other, this year had pushed Big Boulder with plenty of icy water charging Creek over its banks and destroyed past in between. It looked borderline the trail, so we started our hike earlier do-able, so I threw an unloaded bike CLASSIFIED AD: than anticipated (near a ranch that onto my shoulder, grabbed a stout Lizard Head Cycling Guides Ride with the local area experts! was a private inholding, whose owner stick, and started across; what could GLACIER NATIONAL PARK chose to paint the word “TRUMP” possibly go wrong? 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