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•Utah and Idaho Calendar of Events - p. 6 •Complete Triathlon Calendar - p. 9 •Bike Month Preview - p. 3 • Mechanic's Corner - p. 5 •Skinny Tire Festival - p. 12 •Lunch with the Pros - p. 13 Celebrating Our •Round Valley Loop - p. 14 •Early Season Racing Tips - p. 15 15th Year!! •Shop Directory - p. 16 •Results - p. 18 •Utah and Idaho Calendar of Events - p. 6 •Complete Triathlon Calendar - p. 9 •Randonneuring - p. 19 •Mountain Biking in Nepal - p. 2 Bicycling Science Review - p. 19 •Salt Lake Mayor's Race Questionnaire - p. 3 • Commuter Column - p. 22 •Cycling Posture - p. 5 •Mechanic's Corner - p. 5 • Rides for the Youngest Cyclists - p. 23 •Bike Commuting - p.9 •Leipheimer's Tour - p. 10 Dirt • Gate City Grind - p. 12 •Perfect 10 - p. 14 Pavement •Wasatch Crest - p. 16 • E-50 - p. 17 Advocacy • Commuter Column - p. 19 •Shop Directory - p. 20 Racing •Results - p. 22 Touring • A Conversation with Max Testa - p. 24 •Remembering Rich Perrier - p. 26 • Price Mountain Biking - p. 28 MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2007

Speaking of spokes find my way back to my start point and miss my flight. So, I opted to pay the $35.00 Biking in Southeast Asia for a guide, Anil, to take me By David Ward around. About 8:00 a.m. the next Publisher morning, we set off from down- town Kathmandu. Following Anil In June, my wife, Karma, and I through the busy streets was an made a two week trip to Bangladesh experience by itself. He frequently P.O. Box 57980 to visit our daughter who works in looked back to see how I was Murray, UT 84157-0980 the U. S. Embassy in Dhaka. While doing, and often had to slow when www.cyclingutah.com there, we also took a 5 day trip to my courage failed me and I waited You can reach us by phone: Nepal which is a short, 2 hour air behind traffic that he had adeptly (801) 268-2652 flight to the northwest. squeezed through. One of my objectives on this trip After leaving the traffic behind, Our Fax number: was to cycle in both Bangladesh and though, we climbed the side of a (801) 263-1010 Nepal. My daughter had put me in mountain slope till we reached a contact with David Gray, a citizen of point where we turned off onto a Dave Iltis, Editor & the UK working for that government narrow footpath that meandered Advertising in Dhaka and a cycling enthusiast. along the mountainside that rings [email protected] Thanks to that contact, I was able Kathmandu and among the modest to do some riding in and around homes of rural rice farmers. We Dhaka, and my article on that expe- David R. Ward, Publisher soon exited back onto another paved rience was printed in last month's [email protected] issue of cycling utah. road which we followed to another exit point onto a narrow footpath. This month, two related articles Contributors: Greg Overton, This is when the ride became inter- appear. The first is my experience Gregg Bromka, Ben Simonson, esting. mountain biking with a guide in and Above: Anil on one of the roads we were on. Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, After descending for awhile, around Kathmandu, Nepal. It was Chad Nichols, Joaquim Hailer, Anil asked me if I wanted to try a mountain biking trek like no other Tom Jow, Adam Lisonbee, Andy I began to fear time was going to some singletrack. I thought these I have experienced. The second is Cranking in Kathmandu Singer, Erik Moen, Polly Hart, run out on me. However, the eve- footpaths passed for single track, my impressions of the ubiquitous Richard Shaw, Wina Sturgeon, presence and use of tricycles, or ning before we were to fly back to but he apparently had something The hardest mountain biking I Louis Borgenicht, Rob Van Kirk, rickshaws, in Dhaka. Dhaka, I was finally able to locate else in mind. I said sure, and we have ever done is in the suburbs of Paul Clark, Ron Lindley, Dan This was a fascinating vacation a mountain bike tour company, headed off on an even narrower trail Kathmandu. Let me explain. While Campbell, Tim Charnecki in many ways and on several levels, visiting our daughter, Jessica, who Dawn to Dusk, and arrange for a that eventually led down into the an experience I shall always remem- ride the next morning. I could have rice paddies. Singletrack, in Anil's works for the U. S. Embassy in Distribution: Dave, Karma, ber. These three articles represent just rented a bike, but by then my mind, was apparently the extremely Bangladesh, we also made a trip and Marinda Ward, Doug the cycling side of this sojourn, experience with the street layout narrow paths laced between the rice to Nepal. I had read that mountain Kartcher, David Montgomery tying it to a deeply embedded aspect in Kathmandu, which can best be paddies. They are about two feet biking is alive and well in Nepal, so (To add your business to our of my life. I hope you enjoy them. described as nothing short of chaos, wide, with a 2-3 foot drop off either I had made it a goal to do so while free distribution, give us a caused me to realize that after riding side into the rice paddy. With this there. call) for a couple of hours, I might easily being monsoon season, the paddies As our short stay progressed, Administrative Assistant: spend the rest of the day trying to were flooded with water and newly Lindsay Ross planted rice, and only something akin to riding a tightrope would cycling utah have kept me from a thorough mud is published The Concept bath. So, I was relieved when I saw eight times a year beginning in March and continuing monthly through October. Continued on page 15 Annual Subscription rate: $15 (Send in a check to our P.O. Box) Postage paid in Murray, UT

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Advocacy driver had two full lanes open to her could be provided at the city level, left. It was scary, but certainly was I’d be open to any and all methods of not the first time. Safety deserves a securing that funding. great deal of attention. I like the way Questions for Salt Lake Mayoral Candidates Tim Harpst, the City's Transportation 3. The current Mayor has signed an Engineer has been realistically pre- executive order for Salt Lake City senting mobility options in the new to endorse the concept of Complete transportation masterplan. As mayor Streets which looks at all streets to Compiled by Polly Hart and Lou other downtown locations quite regu- town from our home. I will provide his division with more be pedestrian, bicycle and handi- Melini larly (or walk). No. resources to explore and implement capped friendly. Are you familiar 2. How do you propose to improve more opportunities to make bicycles with the concept of Complete 1. Do you support cycling as a Keith Christensen: Absolutely. the bicycling infrastructure within a greater part of our transportation Streets? Do you support this, and means to reduce energy consump- Cycling will be featured prominently the city limits? Would you con- options and push bikes beyond a how would you ensure that it be tion, ambient noise, improve air as a part of my campaign. To and sider a line item increase in funds means of "recreation" and into the implemented in the traffic planning quality and promote good health, from work, I generally take a car. to improve the safety of bicycling mainstream of transportation. I would process? and how many times a week do However, as part of my day to day within the city during your first term like to see SLC emerge as the U.S. you ride a bike, walk or take public routine on the job, I often walk to as Mayor? city where bicycles make up a greater Becker: I am familiar with the transportation to work? Have you appointments. I also cycle for lei- percentage of our daily travel options Complete Streets concept and fully in the past month used a bicycle for sure. Yes. Becker: As Mayor, my objective by designing our streets and bikeways endorse the philosophy and objectives an errand or shopping instead of will be dedicated, segregated bike- as a state-of-the-art, integrated system of it. As Mayor, I will instruct the your car? J.P. Hughes: Nothing in my life ways across the City. I would push that attracts, rather than just accom- planning department to integrate the except swimming has helped in the to increase the amount of designated modates safe bicycle ridership. principles of Complete Streets into all Ralph Becker: Absolutely. Salt Lake promotion of good health and qual- and striped bike lanes on roads. I will Hughes: I love the idea of improving levels of their planning and permit- City should become an urban cycling ity of my life. I work at St Marks increase signage that indicates that the biking infrastructure of the city. ting process; as importantly, I will mecca. Mayor Anderson has taken Hospital and live in Central City. I bikes are both welcome and encour- I would support funding and direct do the same with the public facili- some steps toward that goal. As a have not biked to work. I have to aged to be on the streets of Salt Lake money to the safety of bike lanes and ties department. I want every city cyclist who bikes both recreationally go to Cottonwood Hospital as well City. I will request additional funding the use of more bikes in the city. employee to understand and embrace and as a commuter, I will build on and biking would not work. I bike for bike safety and awareness, both Wilson: Our bicycle infrastructure my objective of creating an urban that foundation. We can have a bike the city at 11pm. My route is down from the perspective of the cyclist certainly could use some attention. bicycle mecca in Salt Lake City. culture like other cities in the world Main Street right on 3ed South to and the automobile driver. First and foremost I would support Buhler: I read a press release on it and some U.S. cities (e.g., Madison West Temple another Right and then Buhler: We need more truly dedi- the addition of more bike lanes on [Complete Streets] emailed by the WI), and the City can do much to to Wasatch Hot Spring Park and back cated bike paths---separated from our streets; far too often in Salt Lake Mayor’s press person. He has never, make that happen. I purposefully live along 3ed West to our home. I do not auto traffic, such as the Parely’s City our streets are dominated by nor has any senior member of the close to where I work (and have done do much shopping in a car or on a Creek Trail and a completed Jordan vehicle lanes only, leaving no room administration during the past 7 ½ so throughout my adult life, so I am bike. River Trail. We also need to continue for cyclists. By adding additional years, ever requested time before the able to walk or bike to work many to prioritize bike lanes on city streets. bike lanes to as many streets as pos- City Council to discuss this. I would days when I don’t have to drive to Jenny Wilson: Yes. Cycling as a I will support these as city finances sible (and most of our streets are take a different approach. I would get to work appointments that are too means of transportation is crucial in permit. I would also seek to encour- already plenty wide to accommodate actually work with the City Council distant from transit or non-vehicle our efforts to improve our communi- age, through greater funding and pol- such lanes), we can make it safer and to develop a shared vision—particu- transportation. I average walking or ty. It is clean, efficient, and good for icy change, the construction of more easier for people using their bikes larly since they must approve any biking to work once or twice a week. personal health, and as mayor I will bike racks around the city. Likewise, and pedistrians to get around town. funding initiatives. This would be Sometimes I will leave my vehicle do everything I can to promote the businesses, including city government Coupled with this we will need to more effective than an executive at work and walk home, returning in use of bicycles as a mode of personal need shower facilities to allow pro- add more bike racks and other infra- order, although I would use that as the a.m. I frequently walk to meetings transportation. On occasion, I utilize fessionals to commute via bike. structure, but I am confident that Salt a starting point. Working with the and gatherings downtown. TRAX to get to and from work. It’s Christensen: I am certain the MBAC Lake City is ready and able to accom- MBAC and the City Council, I would difficult to take my kids to and from members are familiar with the safety modate these improvements. I would develop either a City ordinance or Dave Buhler: Yes. Unfortunately, my school on TRAX but with an expan- issues surrounding riding in Salt absolutely consider any viable means current schedule does not allow me to sion of TRAX and public transporta- Lake. Just two weeks ago, I was rid- to increase bicycle and pedestrian do this on a regular basis; however, I tion, even this could be possible. Our ing around downtown on a Saturday, safety in our city. If more funds for Continued on page 4 do take Trax between my office and family regularly takes TRAX down- and was brushed by a car whose such endeavors would be useful and Two ANYWAY

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when we similarly re-build North what it can to provide a variety of bus and Trax fit into your platform into the community on this subject. Mayoral questions from Temple. Bike lanes, wider pedestrian transportation options and encourage on air quality, healthy lifestyles, and And, importantly, I am eager to lis- page 2 thoroughfares, and a little extra green their viability as much as possible. traffic mitigation? ten to your advice as to what needs joint resolution of the Council and space will go a long way toward Once we’ve increased those options, to be done. Beyond this, I want to the Mayor instituting such a plan and beautifying the street and making it it’s up to residents to choose wisely. Becker: Mass transit and nonmotor- work with City committees, like the requiring its integration in transporta- safer and easier for people to leave I believe strongly that SLC residents, ized transportation options are critical MBAC, to encourage greater commu- tion planning. their cars at home and walk or bike when given good options, make wise parts of the solution to our air quality nity and citizen participation in policy Christensen: Yes, I support the on an daily basis. I support Mayor decisions. woes in particular. I see transit and and deciion making. Complete Streets concept but think Anderson’s executive order regarding Christensen: Yes. I will make mobil- cycling not as options but as neces- Christensen: The committee's advi- we should go further than that. By Complete Streets, and I will continue ity options a fundamental focus of sary components of future develop- sory role has several functions. One further I mean we should look more it in office. I would also work with my administration and will push from ment in Salt Lake City. The easier it is to be visionary as we work together closely at the work of Alan Jacobs, a the city’s transportation and planning day one to move these opportuni- is for people to not use their cars, the to reshape mobility options that invite Berkeley-based pioneer in this work directors, as well as city engineers, ties forward. As stated above, I want cleaner our air will be; when people increased bicycle ridership for daily and author of the book Great Streets. to incorporate this concept into cur- SLC to emerge as the most bicycle can walk and bike instead of driving, transportation needs. A second role Complete streets is built largely on rent and future traffic plans for our friendly cities in the U.S. for a city of they spend less on fuel and they get is advocacy as we work together to his work, but we need great streets, city and streets. I also support the our size. This is important not just for more exercise. And leaving the driv- make sure that our mobility invest- streets that don't just accommodate existing Salt Lake City Bicycle & the obvious environmental impacts, ing to UTA, particularly during rush ments are paying dividends to the but attract a diversity of mobility Pedestrian Master Plan and will work but it is a quality of life issue. A hour, can mean much less daily stress citizens. And third role is as watch- options for a diverse population. To to continue its implementation. robust, safe and attractive bikeway and more time to read or study or just dog to help us discover problems and ensure that this is implemented in system in a climate like ours is part have a quiet moment. fix them quickly--more eyes on the our transportation planning process it 4. Are you familiar with the of a broader economic development Buhler: One doesn’t need to look street for the safety of our citizens. must be part of an overall philosophy Downtown Transportation Master strategy, a strategy that is informed far around the world to see that other The Committee's role is vital. I know of urban design, one that integrates Plan, and how soon would you push by quality of life issues including cities that focus on these transporta- we can find ways to make getting high-performance infrastructure for the completion of the plan? public health and safety, air quality tion modes have increased quality of around our city a joyful, safe experi- development at every turn. So, for What do you think are the long-term and what should be a joyful part of life. I see quality of life as a primary ence for more of our citizens. When I example, when we are designing a economic consequences of invest- our lives; getting around our beautiful responsibility of City government, look at European cities, and see how bikeway system, we make sure that ments to improve pedestrian and city safely. I want to reduce our reli- and therefore we ought to do what bicycling contributes to public health its lighting is appropriate, adequate bicycle traffic in the downtown busi- ance on automobiles and increase the we can to encourage people to utilize and better air quality, I also see how and off the grid as much as possible. ness district? Furthermore, what other mobility options and I'm less these modes. robust bicycle networks are part of And when we look at paving materi- should the percentage of the trans- concerned with formulaic theories Christensen: I take an integrated the social life of a city. Coffee shops als we look at porous materials that portation mix (cars; bikes/pedestri- of how to do this. Change in cities approach to these issues, they are and neighborhood retail that provide allow water to percolate back into ans; bus/TRAX) be in the downtown occurs incrementally, and I will work interconnected and not discreet, much of a citizens daily consumer the aquifers. Even more importantly business district when economic with interested citizens to find ways stand-alone issues. Each affects the needs also are places that promote to bicyclists, these porous paving vitality, air quality and traffic con- to make other options so inviting that other, which is why I take a holistic conversation and active participation materials reduce puddling on the road gestion are considered? they want out of their automobiles approach to all planning matters. in community life. The long-term and bikeways, increasing safety and and into great, inviting streets. For Hughes: The air quality, healthy life- quality of life issues that a safe, invit- keeping mud-stripes off the backs Becker: I am familiar with the Draft me the fundamental issue is creating a style, and traffic congestion would all ing, robust bicycle network creates of riders. I will be taking a holistic Downtown Transportation Master system that is so inviting that people benefit the community and fits well in cities is fundamental to helping approach to all planning processes, Plan and have been discussing it on want to walk and ride for as many of into my CPR Platform on my website. Salt Lake City reach its potential as a making sure they are integrated and the campaign trail for months now. their daily trips as possible. Wilson: These solutions are a big world class city. For us to make this connected from department to depart- I believe that it is the most compre- Hughes: The Downtown Master Plan part of my platform on improving happen, I'll need an active Bicycle ment. hensive and forward-thinking trans- is a great plan as I understand it. I air quality and public health and will Advisory Committee that represents Hughes: I like the idea of complete portation plan this City has seen. I’m would work as hard as possible to have to be a central element in any the diverse users of our emerging sys- streets for the traveling of pedestrian, looking forward to public comment implement it as soon as possible. The traffic mitigation plan for Salt Lake tem. Young and old, men and woman, bike, and handicapped travel. I think to see how it can be improved. I'd use of pedestrian and bicycle traffic City. Evidence has shown time and mom's and grandparents, students, the implementation would come from push for immediate action to imple- has great potential of long term eco- time again that people who walk or bicycle couriers and delivery people, the leadership of the Mayor and the ment the Plan; a bustling, thriving nomic consequences. The percentage bike on a regular basis live healthier all of these voices together will help City Council and not as an executive downtown requires easy access to of transportation mix for the down- lifestyles, and improving our mass see these visions come into reality order. transit and a range of transportation town business district would be hard transportation system has to be a during my term as mayor. Vision, Wilson: Yes, I am familiar with options. I believe that investment in to determine. primary goal is we wish to reduce the advocacy and watchdogs--a commit- and fully support the concept of infrastructure to create a walkable, Wilson: Yes, I am familiar with the number of cars on our streets. The ted commitee that understands it is “Complete Streets.” As Mayor, bikable downtown that is also served draft of “Downtown In Motion,” and streets in downtown Salt Lake City fundamental in creating an integrated I would require that any street by TRAX and frequent bus service overall I like the vision and direc- are not going to grow wider anytime approach to city building. improvement be assessed for its abil- will serve the City best. Money spent tion it spells out for Salt Lake City. I soon, and many of them are already at Hughes: The Bicycle Advisory ity to add lanes. Salt Lake City has on transportation options beyond would push for the implementation or above capacity during peak hours. Committee has a role of involvement, obviously made mistakes in the past roads for cars is crucial to a healthy of each component according to the We must therefore give our residents encouragement, and education to the by building many of our roads only city in terms of both economics and timelines laid out in each section. an alternative to driving if we are ever rest of the City for the increased use for vehicles, often to the detriment quality of life. sIn terms of the long-term conse- going to address our increasing traffic of safe and useful biking. of pedestrians and cyclists. Certain Buhler: I am familiar with it and quences of investment in making congestion, and all of the above-men- Wilson: In my opinion, advi- East-West and North-South thorough- have supported its funding. It is a downtown more friendly to bicycles tioned solutions play an important sory committees like this one are fares for vehicles are indeed neces- collaborative effort between multiple and pedestrians, obviously we will role in my vision for Salt Lake City’s extremely valuable as a source of sary (500 and 600 South, 1300 South, agencies and very important to the have to make trade-offs in the city transportation infrastructure. research, information, and grassroots State Street, 300 West, etc.), but other future of downtown. It needs to be budget if we are to find new fund- community involvement. I believe instances abound where so many completed as quickly as possible ing for infrastructure improvements. 6. The current bicycle advisory com- in utilizing committees as a way to lanes for cars are not required (think and then implemented cooperatively But I do believe that if we are to mittee has been in existence for over help organize and mobilize concerned 200 South, for example). By embrac- between levels of government. I see build a better, more attractive city 20 years. What do you see as the citizens, and any city administration ing Complete Streets we can turn investment in pedestrian and bicycle for residents and visitors alike, we role of the committee, and how can necessarily relies on advisory com- many of our city’s roads into more improvements as directly benefiting must invest in an infrastructure that the Bicycle Advisory Committee best mittees to provide unbiased research friendly thoroughfares for pedestrians the downtown economy. Obviously, is friendly to cyclists and pedestrians serve you to make bicycling a safer and information that can assist with and cyclists; this would improve the the more people who walk or bike to alike – and the better off we are in and more viable form of transporta- the development of public policy. safety and usability of these streets downtown, the more parking spaces that respect, the easier it will be to tion in Salt Lake City? The bicycle advisory committee is no for those who choose not to drive, are available for those who need to attract increased economic activity different, and especially considering and in turn (hopefully) would encour- drive. Likewise, less auto traffic on and investment to the Downtown Becker: The Bicycle Advisory the increasing need for Salt Lake City age people to walk or ride their bikes streets decreases the false perception Business District. If done properly, Committee has been valuable as a to encourage and facilitate cycling my more often. The upcoming North that downtown is too congested to we can turn modest short-term invest- source of policy recommendations to administration will need the commit- Temple project, for example, will visit. Interesting question [percentage ments today into lasting returns in the improve bicycle use and safety in Salt tee’s help more than ever. As mayor, make an excellent opportunity to of transportation mix], and one that future, as a more attractive downtown Lake City, and I see the Committee I would not support posing require- implement this concept. We should would require more than a “guesti- will help attract new businesses and as the eyes and ears of the cycling ments on bicycle riders, such as have practiced Complete Streets when mate” answer. Suffice it to say that economic opportunity (and therefore community in our city. As mayor, I mandatory helmets and other personal we re-built 400 South with the TRAX increasing transit and bike/ped access increased tax returns for the city). would retain the Bicycle Advisory choice requirements. The committee line, and I intend to learn that lesson for downtown is a high priority. The Committee and look for ways to can best help my administration by important thing is that the City does 5. How does bicycling, pedestrian, improve its effectiveness. I will look working toward the goals I set forth to the Bicycle Advisory Committee above. Helping the cycling commu- to develop and review proposals nity get and stay organized and being to make Salt Lake City a bicycling a source for unbiased information on mecca; my goal is nothing less than what we can do to make Salt Lake to have Salt Lake City be known City more friendly to cyclists will be around the country as a City that is crucial to my administration’s efforts not only bicycle-friendly but a place to move quickly and efficiently in where cycling is a great way to get addressing our city’s needs. If the CUSTOM FOOTBEDS around for both residents and visitors. committee is there to help my admin- The Bicycle Advisory Committee istration in these respects, it will should be a primary source of propos- greatly improve my ability to admin- als to achieve that goal. ister the city and make it friendlier FOR CYCLISTS Buhler: I would like to meet with to those who want to experience our the current committee members and beautiful city on two wheels, not four. 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HEALTH Mechanic's Corner Parley's Pathway A Word on Cycling Postures Clean Chain, Clean Ride Creeps Forward By Tom Jow ing the pedals backwards. If you The Parley’s Pathway Project did not clean the chain, be sure to is a plan to establish a bicycle An important of every bicycle wipe off any dirt on the chain before By Erik Moen PT, CSCS front and back wheels can drasti- tune-up is lubricating the chain. A applying lube. Now, rotate the ped- route through upper Parley’s cally affect the way your bike dreaded part of every bicycle tune- als back again and wipe off the Canyon, from Mountain Dell Good position on the bicycle is handles. Weight distribution is a up is cleaning a greasy, black, dirty excess with a rag. Easy? Yes, but it’s Golf course up to the top at an essential part of bicycle handling, function of where your three basic chain. The former is easy, the latter the timing that is the tricky part. Summit Park. The existence of aerobic performance and avoidance contact points (foot to pedal, seat a bit more difficult. However, the First, how often should we lube? such a trail will allow a cyclist to saddle, and hands to handlebar). of overuse injury. It is part of being materials and procedure that is used Lubricate after cleaning the chain or to travel between Salt Lake and a 100% prepared athlete. There are Your head and shoulders are heavy for lubricating the chain can greatly when the chain rollers look dry and Park City without the odious several effective formulas for deriv- and can significantly affect your shiny, but not too squeaky. Second, influence how difficult the cleaning experience of riding on the inter- ing a good position on the bike, and weight distribution. Too little weight is. Each type of chain lubricant has when the lube is applied relative state. For the last year a group of I have found that they all provide on the front end can lead your front a specific method that works best to when the bicycle is ridden is of a good starting point, but none wheel to slide out in a turn or cause for it. utmost importance. With oil (syn- committed citizens, and commit- are 100% accurate for all cyclists. the front end to wobble at high There are different types of bicy- thetic) lubricants, apply, wipe and ted government employees and Bicycle positioning should be indi- speeds. Shifting your weight too far cle chain lubricant you may ask? ride. Dry lubes and wax need a legislators, have been working to vidualized based upon a person’s back while climbing can also lead Yes. First there are synthetic based couple hours for the liquid transport make this trail a reality. Progress flexibility, strength, experience, and to unstable steering, especially if lubricants such as Tri-Flow, Finish medium to evaporate and the lube has been made, money having skeletal characteristics. An effec- you are bumped while riding in a Line Cross Country and Pedro’s Syn to set up. The best strategy here is been budgeted by both Salt Lake tive way to establish fit is to choose tight pack. Changes in your reach to lube when you get home, leav- Lube to name a few. Next there are and Summit Counties, but much one fit methodology and gradually to the handlebars (aka cock-pit posi- dry lubes such as Tri-Flow Super ing the bike ready to go next time. more remains to be done. refine your position. Bicycle-fit tion) can affect handling. Variables Dry, Finish Line Teflon Plus or Dumonde Tech recommends a clean is often not taken seriously until include such things as close or dis- Pedro’s Liquid X. One of the newer chain, but Pro Gold suggests it can Currently the Pathway a certain level of pain or dysfunc- tant proximity of the saddle to the lubricant categories uses a wax base. lube and go anytime. is creeping towards its next tion is encountered. Bicycle fit for bar, and excessive height or depth These include White Lightning, Having a clean, lubricated chain milestone: the issuance of a endurance and time trial bicycling of the bar. Finish Line KryTech, Boeshield T-9 not only looks good, it lasts longer Request for Proposal (RFP) for is very important. Abnormalities in Maneuverability of the bicycle and Pedro’s Ice Wax. Finally, there and has reduced friction as well. the Feasibility Study. The RFP works with ease when your bicycle muscular-strength, -coordination, are also metal treatment lubricants This can improve our performance signals planning agencies that -flexibility or skeletal alignment fits you well. You can corner in or by Dumonde Tech and Pro Gold. and/or increase the joy of riding. bids are being accepted for fea- may be cause of pain syndromes out of the saddle, sprint holding on Using the correct lubricant for the The best way to lubricate the sibility study and is issued by or power production inefficiencies. to the brake hoods or the drops, and chain is to start out with a freshly conditions and using it properly Bicycling is a highly repetitive climb with your hands anywhere degreased chain. A specific chain will make it easier to keep that ride the Salt Lake County Parks and activity that creates opportunity for on your handlebars. If your bike is cleaning tool or some citrus degreas- clean. Rec department. The RFP was overuse injury. Proper bicycle fit is too big for you, or your position er and assorted brushes are a good expected to go out in mid-July, the accommodation of the bicycle to is too stretched out, you may have way to clean the chain. If possible, but has not yet. Once the RFP the unique demands of the individ- difficulty maneuvering quickly; the do not remove the chain to clean it Tom works at Wild Rose goes out planning agencies will bike may handle sluggishly and ual. This is why a formula fit may unless you have some sort of con- Sports in Salt Lake City. He has submit bids, a selection process not ultimately be the best fit. Most you may feel like you’re driving a done sales, repairs, race team nector link. will ensue, and a planning agency formulas take into account skeletal boat instead of a racing bike. On the support and bicycle fitting for After the chain is clean and dry, will be selected. Work will then data only. Exacting fit must con- other hand, riding too small a frame place the nozzle of the lube near the nearly 30 years. sider joint and muscular flexibility leads to the opposite effect. A small chain and apply slowly while rotat- commence on the Feasibility (or inflexibility) of extremities and bike or cramped position makes Study. A master plan may ready spine and relative strength of sup- handling twitchy and nervous. Hit and Run Jordan River Hit and by early next year. porting members such as core, spine Instead of handling the bike effort- Another cyclist was severely The Pathway has recently and upper extremities. Exacting lessly, you have to ride carefully to Run garnered some press coverage. maintain stability. injured in a hit-and-run incident fit of the bicycle considers past in Affleck Park Campground The Deseret News ran an article medical history, such as fractures, The fit of the bicycle is impor- On July 11, Ross Jarrett (partway up East Canyon). 23 on July 5th and before that it got tendonitis, etc. Exacting fit con- tant! Take the time to be best fit year-old Dallon Loertscher suf- of Holladay was riding on the siders a person’s riding goals and on your bicycle and you will find a Jordan River Parkway near 4100 some attention in the Park City fered head neck, face, and back Park Record. Local support is experience. Adaptation or tolerance new level of joy in bicycling. injuries when he was hit head on. South when he was hit head of any bicycling position takes time. Salt Lake County Sheriff’s are on by a truck that did not stop. still universally strong. Hopefully Frequent bicycling-position change Erik Moen PT, CSCS is Physical looking for a 1990-1993 Chevy Taylorsville Police are looking for in the next issue of Cycling Utah makes it difficult to assess a per- Therapist, an Elite-level coach Lumina with possible front-end a black Chevy S-10 Blazer with this report will contain the name son’s ability to adapt a new position. with the United States Cycling damage according to Lt. Paul extensive front-end damage and of the planning agency selected The end-result is often bicycling Federation and an occasional racer Jaroscak. A suspect has been a broken windshield. Jarrett was to do the feasibility study and a in cyclocross and velodrome racing. intolerance via painful riding or ten- arrested on a tip from someone taken away in critical condition. brief summary of their progress. donitis. The body is adaptable and Erik's physical therapy practice seeing the car drive down the Anyone with information can Interested parties are encour- bicycle is adjustable. There is much has an emphasis on orthopedic canyon. Joaquin Estrada-Orsino contact teh Taylorsville Police was arrested on suspicion of tam- aged to contact Gordon Stam greater adjustability in the bicycle rehabilitation, bicycle related injury Department at (801) 955-2000. and it’s components than there intervention and bicycling perfor- pering with evidence (a felony) at [email protected] to be is adaptability in the body. This mance.SnowbirdBHCAd07 He can be found 7/7/07 online at 9:40 AMand Pagehit and 1 run with injury a put on a contact list for further derives the concept of accommoda- bikept.com. Class A misdemeanor. updates. tive fitting for the bicycle. Bicycle fit is finding the optimum position : BICYCLE HILL CLIMB - AUGUST 18, 2007 of the body on the bicycle to meet your most common racing goals. 29th snowbird o Starts: Competitive 8 a.m.; Citizen 8:05 a.m.; Pro 8:15 a.m. UTA Park & Ride (2000 East 9400 South). 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Climb 10 AM, Ride to the top of the Tram, Snowbird Resort, (801) cycling utah 583-6281 Road September 22 — 12 hours of Racing Sundance, 7 am - 7 pm, Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 October 15-16 — Huntsman World Senior Games. Must be 50 years General Info CALENDAR OF EVENTS or older. three events: hill climb, Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah downhill, and cross country. 800- Cycling Association - James 562-1268 or [email protected] Ferguson, 801-476-9476 October 13-14 — 24 Hours of Moab, USA Cycling, Mountain Region 12th Annual, (304) 259-5533 Calendar Guidelines: Calendar of Events Mountain Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, Bike 2007 Idaho and Re- WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) Listings are free on a sponsored by 535-8113. space available basis and Racing gional MTB Races at our discretion. August 1,8,15,22 — Teton Village Utah Weekly Race Series Submit your event to: General Info Short Track XC Series, 6:30 pm, Canyon Bicycles Rocky Mountain [email protected] Teton Village, WY, (307) 690-9896 Raceways Criterium — Saturdays with date, name of event, Intermountain Cup information August 4 — 23rd White Knob at 12 noon in March, Tuesdays in (Utah) (801) 942-3498. website, phone number Challenge, Knobby Tire Series, April - September, 6 pm, 6555 W. USA Cycling, Mountain Region,(UT, Mackay, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 2100 S., West Valley City, UT, Map, and contact person and AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD), (719) 866-4581 890-3118 or 208-338-1016 (801) 209-2479, utahcritseries.com other appropiate informa- August 4 — Durango MTB 100, April 3,10,17,24, May 1,8,15,22,29, Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771 June 5,12,19,26, July 3,10,17,24,31, tion 1844 E. Fort Union Weekly Series Races August 4-5 — Pomerelle Pounder, August 7,14,21,28, September Let us know about any Salt Lake City DH, freestyle, Utah DH Series, Wild 4,11,18,25 corrections to existing (801) 942-3100 Rockies Series #5, Burley, ID, (208) Salt Air Time Trial — Every other Tuesdays — Solitude Full Throttle 388-1971 listings! Thursday April 13- September 705 W. Riverdale Rd. Midweek Mountain Bike Race August 10-12 — NORBA National 28, I-80 Frontage Road West of Riverdale Series, June 26, July 3, July 10, July Mountain Bike Series #6, XC/ST/ the International Center, (801) 17, July 31, August 7, Registration DH/MTNX/Super-D, Snowmass 209-2479, utahcritseries.com Bicycle (801) 621-4662 at 5:45, race at 6:30, 4, 8, and 12 Resort, Aspen, CO, (435) 884- April 12, 26, May 10,24, June 7, Motocross canyonsports.com mile options, Solitude Mountain 3515 21, July 5,19, August 2,16?,30, Home of the Bike Resort, Entry 1 (Moonbeam Lot), August 18 — Rendezvous Hill Climb, September 13,27 SkiSolitude.com or call Nick at Teton Village, WY, 6.1 miles, 4139 DMV Criterium — Wednesday's, (801) 536-5784 vertical feet, (307) 690-9896 Battle Bay BMX — (801) 796-8889 and Wife Swap! Driver's Training Center, Where: Wednesdays — May 9,16, June 6, August 18-19 — Tamarack Twister 4700 S. 2780 W., West Valley City Rad Canyon BMX — (801) 824- 20, July 18, August 1, 15, Soldier Idaho State NORBA XC and DH Times: A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 0095 normally meets on the second Hollow Training Series, (alternates Championship Finals, Knobby Tire 7 pm., C/D Flite 7:45 pm, 801- Deseret Peak BMX — deseretpeak- Tuesday of the month at Miner's with Sundance) 6 p.m., (801) 358- Series Final, Tamarack Ski Resort, 651-8333, utahcritseries.com Hospital at 9:00am, call to con- Cascade, ID (208) 338-1016 or April 4,11,18,25, May 2,9,16,23,30, bmx.netfirms.com, Tooele 1145 (208) 325-1000 firm, (435) 649-6839, (435) 731- June 6,13,20,27, July 4,11,18,25, May - October — Rad Canyon 0975, [email protected], September 14-16 — Boise to Bogus August 1,8,15,22,29, September 5,12,19,26 BMX, Practice Tuesdays 6:30- www.mountaintrails.org Wednesdays — May 23, 30, June Banzai, 16.5 mile, 4100 verti- 8:30 pm. 9700 S. 5250 W., South 13, 27, July 11, 25, August 8, cal foot descent, also Super-D Royal Street Hillclimb Time Trial — Utah Bicycle Coalition — Statewide and DH, Wild Rockies Series #6, Jordan, (801) 824-0095. 22, Sundance Weekly MTB series, Every other Thursday, 5:30 p.m., advocacy group, utahbikes.org also NW NORBA Singlespeed 900 ft. elevation gain, Royal Street May - October — Rad Canyon 6:30 pm, alternates with Soldier Championship, plus music by the BMX, Single Point Races Thursdays, Volunteer to help build the Hollow Training Series, Sundance Beach Boys, Boise, ID, (208) 388- and Deer Valley Drive, Park City, Registration 6-7 pm, racing ASAP Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) Resort, (801) 223-4121 1971 (435) 901-8872, utahcritseries.com (7:30pm). 9700 S. 5250 W., South 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- July 12,26, August 9,23, September September 15-16 — 24 Hours of 6 Jordan, (801) 824-0095. trail.org. Grand Targhee Mountain Bike 2007 Utah MTB Races Canyon Sports Night Riders For more BMX track info, visit Race, XC, Grand Targhee Ski Criterium Series — Fridays, June cyclingutah.com and Summer Resort Alta, WY, 1-800-TARGHEE ext. 1309 or 1, 22, July 13, 27, August 24, August 4 — Cook-Sanders September 7, 21, A flite, B flite, 2007 Events Associates Wolverine Ridge XC [email protected], Cycling Race, 14th Annual, Intermountain grandtraghee.com or Andy at C flite, 9 pm - 11 pm, signup at 8 Salt Lake Critical Mass — Last Cup #12, Series Finals, Jill Smith, (307) 353-2300 x-1309 pm, USCF permitted, qualifies for Events Friday of every month, 5:30 pm, [email protected] 307-783- September 23 — NW NORBA upgrade points, Rocky Mountain meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 6459 or Paul Knopf, pknopf@ Collegiate MTB Conference Raceways, 6555 W. 2100 S., West S. between State and Main in evanstonwy.org 307-783-6458; or Race, Open to all riders, Knobby Valley City, UT, for more informa- SLC, for more info, if you have a 1-866-783-6300 ext. 470., evan- Tire Series, ?, ID, (208) 338-1016 tion, CanyonSports.com or (801) bike to lend, etc.: email slccriti- stoncycling.org October 7? — 12 Hours of Bootleg 942-3100. Advocacy Groups [email protected] August 11 — 4th Annual Sundance Canyon Race, 2500' climbing per Logan Race Club Time Trial Series Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Comm­ Tuesdays — Bike Polo League, Single Speed Challenge, 10 lap, Boulder City, NV, tmr-unlim- — Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Logan, UT, am start, Sundance Resort, ited.com, (702) 277-6536 ittee (MBAC) meeting. Second Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, 7 pm, (435) 787-2534 Wednesday every month 5 p.m. Sundanceresort.com or (801) enter from 13th S. and come 223-4121 at the Salt Lake City/County Bldg, up the 7th East side to the road 451 S. State, Room 326. (801) 535- entering the center of the park. August 16 — Sundance Kids MTB 7939 or (801) 487-6318. Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, All welcome, bring bike, gloves, Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory and helmet. Mallets provided. More info: Scott at (801) 870- August 18 — Sundance Super-D Committee — Meetings are the Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance second Monday of each month 9292. Resort, (801) 223-4849 from 5-7 p.m. in suite N-4010 of the September 21? — Mayor's Bike to Salt Lake County Government August 18 — The Race for Everyone, Work Day presented by Salt Lake a low pressure, easy entry event Center, 2001 S. State, SLC, (801) City Mayor's Office and MBAC, for any mountain biker, from ICUP 485-2906 a mellow ride with Mayor Rocky regulars to 1st Timers, families and Weber County Pathways — Weber Anderson under police escort kids encouraged to attend, bike County’s Advocacy Group, (801) from Liberty Park to the City/ safety, bike setup, and more, September 9, 2007 County Bldg, then free break- benefits Kids on the Move, 393-2304 or www.weberpath- Sundance Resort, Contact Keith >ŽiÊÊ/> œi]Ê 6ʇÊxÌ Ê ways.org fast and raffle for all participants, Payne 801.368.5321 or Mad Dog Cost: free, 7:30 am, Liberty Park,
˜˜Õ>°Ê/ iÊ«iÀviVÌÊ̈“iÊ Provo Bike Committee — Meetings Cycles at (801) 222-9577 Jordan Gates, 535-7939, Meet at œvÊÞi>ÀÊ̜Ê̜ÊÀˆ`iÊ>ÀœÕ˜`Ê are the first Wednesday of the northeast corner of Liberty August 25 — The Endurance 100/ Mind Over Mountains, 100 mile, Li>ṎvՏÊ>ŽiÊ/> œi½ÃÊ each month, 5:00 p.m. in the Park City Council office, 351 West 100 km, and 50 mile individual ÇӇ“ˆiÊà œÀiˆ˜i°ÊÕÃÌʏˆŽiʜÕÀÊ Center Street, Provo, Call the Mountain races, Park City, thee100.com, City Council offices at 801-852- (435) 649-2129 -«Àˆ˜}ÊÀˆ`i]Ê/ /Ê>ÀœÕ˜`ÊÌ iÊ>ŽiʜvviÀÃÊëiVÌ>VՏ>ÀÊÃVi˜iÀÞ]Ê}Ài>ÌÊvœœ`Ê 6120 or email gilbert.bradshaw@ Bike September 2-3 — Sundance >˜`ÊÃÕ««œÀÌ°ÊÌÊ܈Ê>ÃœÊœvviÀʜÕÀÊv>“œÕÃÊÈ} ÌÃiiˆ˜}Ê œ>ÌÊ ÀՈÃiÊÉÊ Showdown, DH and Super-D, gmail.com or duncanish@gmail. Îx‡ ˆiÊ՘Ê,ˆ`i°Ê
Ê}Ài>Ìʜ««œÀÌ՘ˆÌÞÊ̜Êi˜œÞÊÌ iÊi˜`ʜvÊ-Փ“iÀʜ˜Ê com Utah DH Series, Sundance, UT, (801) 375-3231 Ì iÊÀœ>`Ü>ÞÃÊ>ÀœÕ˜`Ê>ŽiÊ/> œi°Êˆ“ˆÌi`Ê̜ÊÓäääÊ«>À̈Vˆ«>˜Ìð Davis Bicycle Advisory and Tours and Festivals September 8-9? — CANCELLED 24 Advocacy Committee — Contact August 18-19? — Mountain Bike Hours of Soldier Hollow, noon to Bob Kinney at (801) 677-0134 or noon, Heber, UT, (801) 243-0704 [email protected] Challenge for MS, Tamarack Resort, Idaho, jefflarsenboise@ September 8 — Sundance Super-D Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. yahoo.com, (208) 938-9917 Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance George's Advocacy Group, Resort, (801) 223-4849 www.mooseknuckleralliance.org September 15-22 — Colorado September 15-16 — Silver Spur Fall Canyon Country, Grand Junction, Classic XC race, also Trail Run Mountain Trails Foundation — Park Kokopelli Trail and more, dirt, 335 City's Trails Group, (435) 649-6839, and climbing contest, Snowbird miles in the dirt, Southern Utah, and Alta, UT, 801-933-2110 (435) 731-0975, carol@mountain- Adv. Cycling Association, (800) trails.org, www.mountaintrails.org September 15 — Tour des Suds, 755-2453 26th Annual, Park City, (435) 649- For More Info call 1-800-565-2704 Park City Alternative 6839 Transportation Committee — September 22 — Widowmaker Hill or go to bikethewest.com AUGUST 2007 cyclingutah.com 7

September 8 — LOTOJA, 206 miles 2007 Idaho and Regional October 6 - October 7 — Nevada d'Alene to Lewiston and back, 2007 Utah Road Races from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY, Senior Olympics, Must be 50 years (208) 344-5501, rideidaho.org Bicycle Road Races (801) 546-0090 or older, Cycling Four Events — 5K August 11 — ULCER, Century Tour July 5 - August 8 — Ogden Cash September 15 — The Climber's and 10K Time Trials, 20K and 40K around Utah Lake, 100, 74, 56, Crit, every Thursday, 6 pm, BDO Trophy, an individual time trial up Road Races. Plus all other sports. and 24 mile options, (801) 220- August 7,14,21,28 — Tuesday Night Call 702-242-1590 or nevadas- (700 W 12th St), Ogden, UT, the south side of Big Mountain Half-Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, 0677 or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] from MM 3 to MM 9., first rider up (208) 343-3782 August 12 — Blue Cruise Wheels August 4 — Huntsville 100 Road at 11 AM, contact Jon Gallagher for Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) [email protected] or teamcsr. August 7 — Idaho Cycling Weekly Race, Huntsville, UT, (801) 576- Enthusiasts Holt Arena Criterium 387-6817 1531 org Series, Pocatello, ID, 208-282- Rides August 12-18 — Oregon Bicycle August 11 — Wolf Creek Pass Road September 15-17 — Hoodoo 500, 2503 Ride XXI, Cave Junction to Etna, 500 mile ultramarathon bike Race, Utah State Road Race August 7-11 — Southeast Idaho CA and back, (541) 385-5257 or Championship for category rid- race in S. Utah, St. George, 800-413-8432 Hoodoo500.com Senior Games, criterium, hillclimb, Weekend Group Rides — Saturday ers, Starts in Francis. Route goes road race, time trial, Pocatello, over Wolf Creek Pass to Tabiona and Sunday, 10 am, meet at 9th August 18 — Sawtooth Century September 22 — Harvest Moon ID, Jody Olson, (208) 233-1212 and 9th in Salt Lake City. Tour, Ketchum, ID, info@saw- and then back over the pass to Historic 25th Street Criterium, the finish in Francis, (435) 513- August 10-12 — Gateway Canyons Sunday Group Ride — 9 a.m., toothvelo.org or 208-726-0946, downtown Ogden in the ext.1 0432, parkcitycycling.com Municipal Park between 25th & Classic, Road Race, Time Trial, Canyon Bicycles in Draper, 762E., and Clinic, Grand Junction, CO, August 18 — Snowbird Hill Climb, 8 26th Streets, Ogden, UT, (801) 12600 S., (801) 576-8844 August 19 — Promontory Point 589-1716 or [email protected] or (970) 931-2458, luke@gtwycan- 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self- AM, registration from 6-7:30 am, yons.com Wednesday Night Ride — 5:30 pm 10.2 Miles from Shopko on 9400 www.ogdenone.com at the SLC Main Library on 200 E supported century, 120 miles, S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, (801) 933- August 11 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb, and 400 S., all levels and bikes Brigham City to Promentory, October 9-12 — Huntsman World [email protected] or (801) 2110 Senior Games. Must be 50 years Triple Crown #1, Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 welcome on this fun ride. 573-9970 August 18-19 — Tour de Gap Stage or older. Four events: hill climb, Race, in conjunction with the Iron time trial, criterium and road August 20 — Old Horshoe Bend August 25 — Cache Valley Century County Fair, Parawon, UT, (435) race. 800-562-1268 or hwsg@ HC RR, Triple Crown #2, Boise, ID, Road Tour - 100 mi/100 km/40mile 990-1393 infowest.com (208) 867-2488 options. Hosted by Cache Valley Tours Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. August 25 — Jeff Rogers Memorial October 13 — City Creek Bike August 25-26 — Intermountain 7AM registration/check in, 12 mi Sanpete Classic Road Race, Sprint, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up Orthopaedics Idaho State RR north of Logan on Hwy 91, 435- Spring City, UT, jeremysmithslc@ City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake and Criterium Championships, 752-2253 yahoo.com or 801-558-7215 City, road or mountain bikes, Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890- (801) 583-6281 3118 2007 Utah and Regional August 25 — Bike the Bear Century, September 1 — Skull Valley TT, Skull 50, 100 mile rides, Camp Hunt, Valley, UT, Crystal Chambers, September 1 — Mt. Charleston Hill Road Tours Bear Lake, Garden City, UT, (801) teaminertia_cyclingclub@yahoo. Climb, Las Vegas, NV, 702-228- 475-7488, [email protected] com or (801) 446-8183 or golsan- 9460, [email protected] August 25 — CASVAR 2007, Pony cycles.com September 4 — Tuesday Night Half- August 4 — Desperado Dual , 200 mile double century in Southern Express 20, Colt 45, Pioneer 65, Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) Blazing Saddle 85 and Saddle 343-3782 Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, (435) 586-7567 Sore Century rides, Star Valley September 8— Race to the Angel, - Afton, WY, [email protected], 307- 22nd Annual, 3000' climb, Wells, August 5 — Stanley Challenge, 883-9779, or casv.org NV, (775) 752-3540 Boise to Stanley, unsupported, Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488 August 26 — Twin Counties September 8 — Bogus Basin Hill Century, 8, 30, 66, and 100 mile Climb, Triple Crown #3, 35th August 5-11 — Ride Idaho, 7 day options, Huntsville Park, Huntsville, Annual, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 supported bicycle tour, Couer UT, (801) 556-3290

G68>C<6IHJC96C8: Congratulations to the 2007 R.A.N.A.T.A.D. finishers Ride Around Nebo And Timp in A Day Val Gibson Jesse Ellis Sam Christensen Adam Jones George Horladner Dennis Wignall Ron Kipp CJ Murray Fred Love Kathy Robinson Ron Mason Jerry Warren Megan Jensen Daniel S. Nelson Jerry Thoreson David Meridith David Atkisson Ben Martin Scott Woodard Thom Hall Kristi J Meilmoil Adam Taylor Russ Barnett John Meilmoil Eric Johnson Aaron Stites Dan Burton Andy Robinson Join us next year on July 14th for the 3rd Annual R.A.N.A.T.A.D. Single Speed Challenge s Race Series 10 am start • Join us for the only race in Utah $8 • 5:00 pm registration • 5:30 pm race start dedicated solely to single speed riders. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners. August 11 12 Hours of Sundance 7 am - 7 pm • The first of its kind at Sundance Resort. September 12 Preregistration for races through SMO or by calling 801-223-4849. www.sundanceresort.com Programs, artists and venues subject to change without notice.

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highways and through National taged children in the Salt Lake Road Parks, fundraiser for young Native Valley. The start time is 7:00 am at Price Mountain Biking from Kenilworth which is near the Book American education, (801) 654- the Costco in Murray and a bike page 28 Cliffs, and winds through an area Tours 1144 safety and rodeo will be held at known as the clay banks. It's a truly 11:00 for all kids. Contact Teresa September 22 — Heber Valley That event was a self-explana- gnarly experience.” Olympic Century. 25, 50, 62, at (801) 453-2296 or tmay@fins- vcs.com. tory comment. Nance believes in Not one trail is supported in any Continued 100 mile options. Also, Biathlon way by either local government or option! Enjoy scenic Heber Valley October 20 — Las Vegas Century, quality, both in bikes, parts and in its autumn finest during this fun 25, 50,64 and 109 miles, Jim Little experiences. the BLM, despite the fact that most and challenging ride that visits (702) 360-4751 or vegasbikeclub. In the early nineties, Carbon of the trails are on federal and state August 26 — The Big Ride, BBTC the Olympic venues, fundraiser org County had an undesignated moun- property. Local riders have done it Super Series Ride, self-supported, for Huntsman Cancer Institute, October 20 — Tour de St. George, tain bike trail system, carved out all, so they can have a challenging 164 miles, Mt. Green over Monte Contact Bob @ 801.677.0134, Ride with us around Snow Canyon and private place to ride. Cristo, to Evanston and back, bike2bike.org by a small group of riders. Danny State Park, Quail Creek Reservoir Bittek, a local rider, led the way in “We are in the process of com- [email protected] or (801) September 23-29 — OATBRAN, One and Washington County's new- 573-9970 building up existing cattle paths and ing up with a county map for trails Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across est reservoir, Sand Hollow. 35, in the area, but things haven’t been September 3 — Hooper Horizontal Nevada, 16th Annual, follow- 60 & 100 Mile Option. 100% of jeep roads to form a series of rides 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, ing the Legendary Pony Express the proceeds to benefit local that appealed to all kinds of riders. nailed down yet,” said Smith. “I self-supported century, State Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50 - America's bicycling advocacy, 8:00am at However, when the coal bed know there are a lot of them.” Agriculture Building to Hooper Loneliest Road, 5 days of riding, 900E & 100S (Dixie State College), methane boom appeared on the But the map in Nance’s shop and Back, roadcaptain@bbtc. 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to www.tourdestgeorge.com, 435- scene and access roads were built shows a lot of them. And it does net or (801) 573-9970 Great Basin National Park, (800) 229-5443, info@tourdestgeorge. more than just show the pathways 565-2704 com. to wells around the county, many September 8-10 — Sawtooth Bike of the trails that had been set up to ride. On the bottom of the map Trek, fundraiser for American Lung September 29 — Fourth Annual December 31 - January 1 — New were destroyed. Bittek left town is a legend, a legend of difficulty. Association of Idaho, Sun Valley, Josie Johnson Memorial Ride, this Year's Revolution, century each It tells bikers how hard the trails Galena area, sshepherd@alaw. memorial ride is being dedicated day, 50, 70, 100 mile options, and once that happened, there was org, (208) 345-5864 in Josie's honor to bring the com- Ride out the old year, Ride in the no one really doing anything about are. Nance has assigned the dif- ficulty symbols, knowing the paths September 8 — Felt Tour de Park munity together to raise aware- New Year, Benefiting Parkinson's constructing new trails. City. Fully Supported Century ness for bicycle safety, meet at Disease, 8 am, Phoenix, AZ, A few years later Nance came from the experience of riding them. Road Ride starting and finishing Sugarhouse Park, ride will start at Contact Bob @ 801.677.0134, on the scene. He took the lead in That’s why some parts of the trails 10:30, will travel to mouth of Big bike2bike.org at Park City. Enjoy a 100 mile ride pioneering new trails, with his first have skulls on them. Many of the through Northern Utah's beautiful Cottonwood Canyon and back. www.slcbac.org or call Jason at that he called Luke’s Trail. He built bikers from out of the area come in mountain valleys, great aid sta- the shop and buy the maps to find tions, raffle for a 2008 Felt Road (801) 485-2906 or John Weis at Multi- the trail, his dog provided the name. Bike and other prizes. Contact (801) 278-3847 Presently this trail begins right at out what is outside the confines of [email protected] September 29 - Tour de Vins 4, Sport the top of Woodhill, a mesa north of the town. for questions. Additional details Bike Tour and Wine-Tasting Event, Price and it follows some old game However, no biker in Price can be found at www.tourde- 16.5, 32 and 60 mile options, Races trails. It is also very good for begin- minds the fact that these well parkcity.com or contact Riley at Idaho State University, Pocatello, ners. That trail was built in 2003. designed trails with magnificent 970-819-6049. ID, more info: FSAlliance.org, Tera views of the Book Cliffs, the Price Letzring, 208-705-7716, tera.letz- Local single tracker and land September 9 — Tour de Tahoe, August 4 - TriUtah Cache Valley valley and the Wasatch Plateau are [email protected] Classic Triathlon, Hyrum Reservoir, use advocate Alan Peterson added Bike Big Blue, 5th Annual, ride being discovered by a multitude of around Lake Tahoe on the shore- September 30 - October 6 — Hyrum, UT (near Logan, UT), Sprint a loop to that trail called Alan's line, spectacular scenery, great Monument Valley & 4 Corners and Olympic distance open Alley that reconnects to the main non-residents. Besides the proceeds food and support, 72 miles, Lake Tour, Monticello, UT, (801) 556- water swim triathlons, Sprint road: trail a few miles after it splits off of from the sales of the maps goes to Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704 3290 750 Meter Swim/20K Bike/5K Run, Luke’s Trail. support PASS. Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/40K Every Wednesday, a big ride September 9-15 — Southern Utah October 5-7 — Moab Century Tour, Bike/10K Run, www.triutah.com, Another trail, Meads Rim, starts National Parks Tour, 233 miles Moab to La Sals and back, 45, 65, [email protected], 801-631-2614 farther along Woodhill Road and begins in the evening with locals through Cedar City, Zion, Bryce 100 mile options, Tour benefits or 801-631-2624 then follows the rim back down. and non-locals participating. It usu- Canyon, Cedar Breaks, (801) 596- the Lance Armstrong Foundation, ally starts at 5 p.m. but on July 4, 8430 (435) 259-2698 August 4 — Fish Lake Triathlon, Fish This trail has some very difficult Lake, UT, goldmedalracing.com sections, and good riders enjoy the over 30 bikers came to enjoy an September 15? — Fall Colors Ride, October 6 — Yellowstone Fall or (801) 492-3442 challenge. A number of other trails Independence Day ride on the trails BBTC Super Series Ride, self-sup- Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West at 10 a.m. ported century, location TBA, Yellowstone to Old Faithful and August 11 — Scofield Triathlon, come off the middle of the Meads [email protected] or (801) back, MT, (406) 646-7701 Olympic, Sprint and Novice, the Rim and connect to the Meads As rider numbers increase it 573-9970 highest elevation triathlon in the Wash trail. These connectors are appears more and more trails will October 5-6 — Bikes for Kids with USA, Mountain View State Park be built. Still, for now, there is a September 15-16 — MS Idaho Dave Zabriskie, Ocotber 5th - din- also very challenging. Boat Ramp, Scofield, www.sco- lot of solitude on the bike trails Bowtie Bike Tour, 100-200 miles, ner and silent auction, October fieldtriathlon.com, email info@ There are also several single Boise, ID, (208) 336-0555 6 - metric century (62 miles) plus scolfieldtriathlon.com or (801) tracks that span off and go toward of Carbon County. The beautiful September 17-23 — LAGBRAU 4 and 25 mile options in Salt 557-6748 the desert northeast of Price. A vistas and the interesting nature of Lake City and Murray. We will (Legacy Annual Great Bike August 11 — Utah Half Triathlon, switchback trail on that side of the the high desert would be enough Ride Across Utah), Blanding to be giving away 1,000 bikes, hel- for many people, but the challenge mets and jerseys to disadvan- Provo, UT, racetri.com, (801) 423- complex was completed recently Cedar City, 400 miles on scenic by a young man as his Eagle Scout of trails built by those who know project. biking is an added plus. Just recently a new trail was The price to ride them is free, completed that runs and gets pro- and it is a Price that is right. gressively more difficult as it heads towards the Book Cliffs. Nance For a map and more info, see named it “Therapy.” http://groups.msn.com/priceareas- “Building that trail was exactly ingletracksociety that,” he said. “It goes from just north of Price and heads up Wood Hill, approaches the little town of 3321 September 22 — Kokopelli Triathlon, August 18 — Xterra Mountain Sand Hollow Reservoir, St. George Championship, offroad triathlon, UT, sgtrifecta.com, race@sgtri. XTERRA: 1.5k swim / 30k mountain com, (702) 401-6044 bike / 10k trail run, XTERRA Sport: September 27-30 — Adventure 750m swim / 15k mountain bike / Xstream Expedition Moab - 300 5k trail run, Pineview Reservoir to mile team race, kayak, trek, Snowbasin, 1-877-751-8880, xter- mountain bike legs, (970) 259- raplanet.com 7771 August 25 — TriUtah Jordanelle October 20 — TriUtah Escape to Triathlon, Jordanelle Reservoir, Lake Powell Triathlon, Bullfrog Park City/Heber City, UT, Sprint Marina, Lake Powell, UT, 1 mile and Olympic distance open swim, 25 mile bile, 6 mile run, water swim triathlons, Sprint road: www.triutah.com, info@triutah. 750 Meter Swim/20K Bike/5K Run, com, 801-631-2614 or 801-631- Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/40K 2624 Bike/10K Run, www.triutah.com, [email protected], 801-631-2614 or 801-631-2624 August 26 — Wild Ride X T E R R A R e g i o n a l Support Your Championship M o u n t a i n Triathlon, McCall, Idaho, (208) 388-1971 Local Bike September 8 — Camp Yuba Triathlon, Yuba State Park, UT, Shop! racetri.com, (801) 423-3321 September 15 — TriUtah Ogden Valley Triathlon, Pineview Reservoir, Huntsville, UT, Sprint and International distance open water swim triathlons, Sprint road: Trail Work 750 Meter Swim/16mi Bike/5K Save Our Canyons Trail Run, Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/ days are on August 11 and 32mi Bike/10K Run, www.triutah. com, [email protected], 801-631- September 8 in Salt Lake. 2614 or 801-631-2624 Visit saveourcanyons.org for more info. 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feet of clearance. It doesn't seem to By Wina Sturgeon have made much difference. In fact, No gimmicks. No gadgets. Zero compromise. a casual poll of drivers revealed Once again, I am without a car that few even know about the law. www.jamisbikes.com until a mechanic repairs the latest Mention exchanging a car for a bike, breakdown. Once again, my trans- and drivers look incredulous; they portation is a trusty mountain bike. laugh at the very thought. "We've I will again be introduced to the created a society where you have unfriendliness of bike commuting; to go sixty miles an hour. Who has from roads with nowhere to ride time for a bike," one amused motor- but on tilted and broken drainage shoulders, to the clichéd inattentive ist said. cell phone talkers/texters and drivers Yet bike commuting can resolve who don't mind risking a rider's life many of today's problems. Global to save themselves 10 seconds. The warming, greenhouse gases and high whole "share the road" thing is a gas prices are all issues that can all nice talking point, but little more. be addressed by more bicyclists on It always startles new bike com- the road. How about headlines on muters to see the shocking inatten- obesity or children who don't get tion paid by motorists to their driv- enough exercise? Kids ride their ing. Some learn the hard way that bikes for fun; but how easy is it for even when a driver is looking right them to ride bikes to school? at you, it doesn't mean they see you. For bike commuting to take hold Like most experienced bike com- in the United States, there must be muters, I know to shout and wave, a serious change in mind set. There to get an acknowledgement before must be more than a Mayor's "Ride proceeding past a stopped car wait- to Work Day." There must be a solu- ing to pull out onto a street or make tion that costs taxpayer's money; a turn. so they will take bike transporta- Part of the problem is Utah driv- ers. No other state seems to have as tion seriously; for example, money much of this "I have the vehicle, so for more bike lanes on streets and I own the road" mentality. I've been highways, money spent to promote grazed by mirrors, forced to curb- bike commuting. It means educating hop onto a sidewalk because a car police officers to actually look for suddenly pulled in front of me and vehicle violations of a bike rider's stopped, been brushed by vehicles safety and issuing costly tickets to trying to pass others and using the those who drive in a manner that space to the right of the solid white threatens that safety. Has anyone 2007 Jamis Dakar XAM 2.0 line to do it. I ride tense, back stiff ever gotten a citation for driving and shoulders hunched, waiting closer to a cyclist than the legal for impact. This is not paranoia. three feet away? Six years ago, a hit-and-run driver Most of all, it means making bashed me from behind and threw bike commuting more user friendly. For over 25 years, we’ve been designing bicycles and bringing those designs to fruition. me to the asphalt; I woke up in the People with bikes that cost thou- We’ve never stood for status quo, never settled for good enough. hospital three days later with a bro- sands of dollars don't want to leave We’re passionate cyclists and we think that’s an advantage. We build ‘em the way we like ‘em. ken orbital bone and serious facial them in outdoor racks, even with road rash. Hit-and-run is common secure locks. Give awards to work- when a vehicle creams a bike rider. I Every Jamis is designed to be ridden, to maximize your fun whether you want to be a faster, was hit on 54th South, right near the places that allow workers to bring overpass at about 50th West. their bikes inside. Hold clinics to better cyclist, or simply able to explore places you’ve never been before. The Sheriff's wouldn't even teach would-be commuters such investigate, even though there was tasks as how to get a bike through a paint from the car on my sweater door gracefully without banging the Bike of the Year Awards and bike. They claimed I "slipped on door jam; how to shop in a market 5 gravel," which would not have been with a basket hanging from the han- the case under any circumstances. dlebars and how to bag purchases in 5 NORBA Titles Plus, I had deep bruises where the a backpack for the ride back. Have brake levers hit me in the groin; buses that run after midnight for and that plus my injuries and the late workers who don't want to bike 4 Bicycling Magazine Editor’s Choice Awards condition of the bike showed that home at such a late hour. I went over the bike, either as it Campaign hard to make a cul- 3 UCI World Cup Titles cartwheeled with me on it or as I tural change in mindset, so that was knocked off it. Whoever it was, using a bike for transportation is had to know they hit me. At least, not only acceptable, but admirable. because of Josie Johnson, there is a Make bike commuting a viable little (very little) more willingness on the part of authorities to investi- alternative. One good way to help gate hit and runs. accomplish this is to get involved I truly believe that until there is in a local bicycle advisory com- AUTHORIZED DEALERS a greater uprising of public outrage mittee. There are several effective over hit and runs on cyclists, author- organizations, including the Salt UTAH Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory ities won't do much legwork to find Biker’s Edge Blayn’s Cycling Canyon Sports Canyon Sports Desert Cyclery Highlander Bike Shop the perps. Committee, the Salt Lake County 232 North Main St 284 S. Main St 1844 E 7000 South 705 W Riverdale Rd 1091 North Bluff St 3333 Highland Dr Yes; there are cyclists who have Bicycle Advisory Committee, Kaysville, UT Springville, UT Salt Lake City, UT Riverdale, UT St. George, UT Salt Lake City, UT an "attitude," don't obey traffic rules the Davis Bicycle Advisory and 801-544-5300 801-489-5106 801-942-3100 801-621-4662 435-313-1200 801-487-3508 and make stupid decisions. But the Advocacy Committee, and groups subject of bike commuting should in Logan, Ogden, Cedar City, St. Infinite Cycles Out N Back Replay Sports Wild Rose Wimmer’s Ultimate Bicycles not be about fault, or who has the George, Moab, and more. 3818 W. 13400 South 1797 South State 875 Iron Horse Dr 702 3rd Ave 745 North Main most right to the road. It's a topic And maybe the slower pace of a Riverton, UT Orem, UT Park City, UT Salt Lake City, UT Logan, UT 801-523-8268 801-224-0454 435-658-5100 801-533-8671 435-752-2326 essential to discuss today for many bike commuting lifestyle will have reasons, not the least of which is additional benefits that will make WYOMING IDAHO WESTERN COLORADO environmental. life a lot more pleasant for us all. The U. S. is one of the very few Fitzgerald’s Bikes 2 Board Barrie’s Ski & Sport Revolution Bikes Singletracks countries where bike transportation 245 West Hansen 3525 W. State Street 699 Yellowstone Ave 1410 Valley View Dr 150 South Park Square Wina Sturgeon is the edi- is not taken seriously. It's ludicrous Jackson, WY Boise, ID Pocatello, ID Delta, CO Fruita, CO that many people ride a bike for tor of the new online magazine 307-734-6886 208 343-0208 208-232-8996 970-874-2959 970-858-3917 exercise or take spinning classes or AdventureSportsWeekly.com, which covers individual and Olympic compete in races, but everyday trav- Rexburg Ace Meridian Cycles Mountain View Cyclery el is done by gas guzzling vehicles. sports and offers workouts and training advice from top coaches. and Bike Shop 830 E. Main St 9521 N. Government Way Although it makes sense, con- 618 N. 2nd East Meridian, ID Hayden, ID sidering how unfriendly the roads Rexburg, ID 208-884-1613 208-762-9253 are for bicyclists. Last year, a state Editor’s Note: To find info on 208 221-4484 law was passed mandating driv- advocacy in Utah, visit cyclingu- ers to give bike riders at least three tah.com’s advocacy page. 10 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2007

crossed the line, I was just happy for Tour de France him to win.” Leipheimer secured a place in history as just the fifth American to Former Salt Lake Resident Levi Leipheimer Finishes 3rd in Tour stand on the Tour's final podium. By Greg Overton to the role of super domestique in in a rash of doping controversies. support of his teammate. He filled The table was set for a time trial Former Utah resident and local the role perfectly, setting the pace that could affect the final results of Thanks to Eric Schramm for team rider Levi Leipheimer used a for Contador on several climbs the Tour, although Leipheimer was information in this story. blistering Stage 19 Individual Time and covering the other favorites in still nearly three minutes behind Trial victory to secure third place in the mountains before showing his Contador and two behind Evans. the 2007 Tour de France, continuing strength in the final time trial. Friend Evans had previously performed bet- a streak that has seen an American and former teammate Schramm ter than Contador and Leipheimer on the final podium in Paris for commented, “That’s just Levi, the in the first Tour time trial. So the ten straight years, beginning with kind of person he is. I would wager Discovery team had a bit of a dilem- Bobby Julich’s third place finish in that no one in the team had to tell ma in that Evans might be able to Summer Cyclocross the 1998 Tour. Leipheimer, 33, rode Levi to back off for Contador, he’s take the overall lead from Contador, in Heber consistently in the mountain stages the kind of guy that would recognize but that Leipheimer was probably Team CSR and Cole Sport in support of teammate and eventual the situation and just do the right too far back to leapfrog Evans and are pleased to announce the Tour winner, Alberto Contador, and thing, be the good teammate.” retain the overall Tour victory for long rumored “summer cross,” used his strong time trial capabili- In cycling, it’s part of the eti- the team. The Worlds Collide CX at the ties to gain over two minutes on the quette or team structure that you All three riders were required to Wasatch County Fairgrounds Spaniard in the course of the 55k would not attack or try to overtake ride at their top level. And they did, in Heber on August 25th. As stage. Leipheimer’s third place fin- Levi Leipheimer (Discovery a teammate who is riding well and with Contador riding “the time trial the popularity of cyclocross has ish matched his third place in the Channel). Photo: Elizabeth Kreutz capable of victory. The only excep- of my life”, maintaining a lead of 23 increased over the past couple 2001 Vuelta a’ Espana, making him tion is perhaps the Individual Time seconds over Evans, and Leipheimer of years, Utah Cyclocross Series only the second American rider to Trial, the race of truth, where it is showing his superiority over both founder Matt Ohran and co- expected that every rider ride his in the time trial by covering the 55 finish on the podium in two Grand country, and this kid killed us.” promoter Jon Gallagher have hardest. This had the race leaders km course in 1:02.44, winning his Tours along with Greg LeMond, Leipheimer rode on the local talked about putting on a cross concerned entering Stage 19 of the first Tour stage by 51 seconds over who finished third in the 1985 Giro Mi Duole team until 1994, and the race earlier in the traditional Tour, given Leipheimer’s abilities in Evans and 1.56 over Contador. He d’ Italia and was a three time Tour Einstein’s team in 1996, along with season for cyclocross, to satisfy the time trial. Even after Stage 16, finished the day just 31 seconds de France winner. the US National Team while he lived the hard core cross community the last day in the mountains, the behind Contador in the overall after Leipheimer is a former resident in Utah from 1991 to 1996. He raced that’s usually chomping at the time trial loomed. Australian Cadel riding the fourth fastest time trial in of Utah, and graduated in 1992 from in Belgium for part of the 1994 bit for cross season by late sum- Evans commented to cyclingnews. Tour history. Leipheimer commented Salt Lake City’s Rowland Hall – St. and 1995 seasons, turning profes- mer and to give an opportunity com, “I might have underestimated afterward, "I am extremely happy Mark’s School. The Montana native sional with the U.S. based Colorado to roadies and mountain bikers Leipheimer a little bit [on the day’s today to win a stage. It’s been a moved to Utah to train as a downhill Cyclist team in 1997. His victories to race cross in “their” sea- climb]. I don't' feel secure [in my life long dream to win a stage in the skier, but found cycling to be his include the U.S. National Time Trial son and see what all the fuss third overall]. It is not over because Tour de France. It’s been a life long sport of choice, and began riding Championship, Tour of Germany, is about. The Worlds Collide Leipheimer is good in a flat time dream to just ride in the Tour but with the local Mi Duole team in Tour of California, Route du Sud CX features a new venue that trial." This after Leipheimer had to win a stage and tomorrow to be 1991. Team founder, Eric Schramm and Dauphine Libere`, in addition will be part of the Series begin- gained time on Evans once cleared able to stand on the podium, well, I remembered, “ Levi had raced as a to numerous stage wins and one day ning in early October, as well by his team to separate from don’t know yet, but I can image it is junior and category 3 rider, but when victories. as new start times and catego- Contador in the last kilometer of the going to be fantastic. I’m actually he initially began riding with us, he For the 2007 season, Leipheimer ries. Immediately following the Stage 16 climb. Leipheimer acceler- honestly very happy for Alberto. I didn’t know how to ride a rotation signed with the Discovery Team, completion of the 1:15PM Elite ated, leaving Contador and Evans, didn’t think that I had too big of a or descend well at all…we made after two years each with Rabobank Men A/Masters 35+ A race, there putting 17 seconds into Evans in the chance to win the Tour today. The him ride at the back of the group. and Gerolsteiner, now returning to will be a Utah Cyclocross Season final few hundred meters, and show- gap was big. Towards the end of But he was a terrific climber. On his the team he had previously ridden Kickoff party, New England ing his rivals that he was still feeling the time trial I started to believe it first ride with us through Emigration with in the 2000 –2001 seasons Clam Bake Style. Season passes strong. a little bit more. I tell ya, when I Canyon and Big Mountain, he was when the title sponsor was US for the Series will be available Contador, Evans and Leipheimer crossed the line, I saw Cadel come at the back of the group on the ini- Postal. Although he was signed to at the party; more information all moved up one place after the across, he had 8 seconds ahead of tial climb, but then he set the pace be the team leader in stage races, as it becomes available will be Stage 16 finish when current race me. I felt, I was still very nervous. up Big Mountain, varying the tempo Leipheimer found himself behind found at the Cyclocross Forum at leader and winner of the stage, I was in the camper yelling at the until he dropped everyone. There teammate Contador late in the 2007 http://cycleutah.com/forums/36/ Michael Rasmussen was dismissed TV for Alberto to finish, “come on were some great riders in that group, Tour de France, with Contador rid- ShowForum.aspx. from the Tour in yet another episode and finish please”. When he finally a couple of the best climbers in the ing well, thus relegating Leipheimer

Salt Lake Collective News The 21st Annual Harmon’s MS Bike Tour raises The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is cranking along with their over $1.3 million dollars Community Bike Shop, Kids' Earn-a-Bike classes, Get-A-Grip safety education and spearheading Bicycle Benefits (

efits.org> www.bicyclebenefits.org) for Salt Lake. Bicycle Benefits is The 21st Annual Harmon’s MS Bike Tour was held on June 23 – 24, 22nd ANNUAL a year-round sustainable bicycle commuter program designed to reward 2007 at the Cache Valley Fairgrounds in Logan. The National MS Society cyclists for their commitment to clean air, personal health, and use of Utah State Chapter is pleased to announce that the Tour had over 2,900 pedaling energy. To become an integral link in any one of these programs registered riders and raised over $1.3 million, with funds still coming in! or to contribute from a far consider becoming a member. The Bicycle The money raised will fund local programs for Utahns (and their families) Collective has membership levels that work for everyone, just call 801- living with the disease, as well as cutting edge research, moving us one FAT-BIKE or visit www.slcbikecollective.org. Get out there and ride pedal closer to finding the cure. The Utah State Chapter hopes to raise smart! $1.4 million from this event. RACE This year’s Harmon’s MS Bike Tour was the largest tour the Utah State Chapter has experienced in 21 years, and is Utah’s largest fully- TO THE ANGEL catered, two-day ride. The mechanical support along the route was excep- tional, and courtesy of Bingham Cyclery, who have supported the tour for HILLCLIMB and HALF MARATHON almost 20 years. The moral support and help that riders received from WELLS, NEVADA their families, friends, and even strangers, brought thousands of people from all over the world together for one cause; to support those they care about with MS. The title sponsor, Harmon’s, Your Neighborhood Grocer, Saturday, underwrites a major portion of the event so that more of the funds raised go directly towards research and programs. September 8 “It was truly an inspiring sight to see thousands of riders gathered Course climbs 3,000 feet Saturday morning at the start line ready to embark on a ride for them or from Wells, NV to Angel Lake. for those they love with MS. The Bike Tour is a great example for those Mountain Bikes with MS. It is an opportunity to empower and strengthen relationships and recognize that MS does not have to stop you from living!” said Annette Road Bikes Royle, Utah State Chapter President. Walkers, Runners The tour has a variety of route lengths, from 40 to 100 miles per day, $30 Entry with rest stops approximately every 15 miles, complete with drinks and high-carb snacks. The weekend long festivities included a dinner/awards Race to the Angel program with Bob and Randy Harmon of Harmon’s, Jon Carter and Bret P.O. Box 615 Connor with 103.5 the Arrow, Will Wheelwright with KLZX Classic Wells, NV 89835 Rock, the bands Protocol and Crash Pontiac, raffle prizes that included an (775) 752-3328 or 752-3540 Epic Marathon mountain bike and a Roubaix Elite road bike courtesy of www.wellsnevada.com/ Specialized, and annual competitions like the Best Team Jersey and Best racetoangel.shtml Rest Stop that had the crowd cheering and hollering. Seen about town... Event held in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ruby Mountains Ranger District. AUGUST 2007 cycling utah.com 11

Kathmandu - Continued We were constantly transitioning from rice paddies to footpaths to from page 2 narrow dirt or graveled roads. In Anil dismount and begin to push his fact, roads hardly describes these bike. He then told me that he often traffic paths so narrow that I could ends up in the paddies when he tries hardly believe a car could negotiate to ride these trails. them. And yet, even larger trucks For the next two hours, we nego- (by Nepali, not American standards) tiated rice paddies, narrow, winding somehow managed to maneuver and often muddy roads, ravines them. In fact, I was often amazed

with Anil as he sped downward Left: David pushing my bike through the rice paddies. how large vehicles going in oppo- and streams between and through through the traffic. By now, though, Above: Anil leading the way on a footpath in Nepal. site directions, by moving back and the humble suburbs of Kathmandu. I was beginning to feel the flow forth and maneuvering for inches, Twice we exited from rice paddies and enjoyed the thrill of maneuver- could eventually manage to pass to a steep hillside that I had to push ing, sometimes at fairly fast speeds, each other. The erratic and certainly it off with this ride was the perfect Note: Dawn to Dusk (nepalbik- my bike up for several hundred through the traffic. impulsive traffic pattern even had ending to our exciting excursion to ing.com) offers many different feet. The last of these resulted in By the time I was back at our my guide, a native of Kathmandu, Nepal. mountain biking experiences, from numerous stops just to catch my hotel, I was so fatigued and dehy- constantly asking for directions. half-day excursions to multi-day breath and regain my strength before drated that I had to nap for awhile Finally, after three hours of this tours. To tempt your palate, and I could push on. We even had to before I had the strength to pack for thigh-burning excursion, it was time mine, there is even a 11-day trip wade through a stream a couple of our flight back to Dhaka. to head back. By now, traffic on the from Tibet to Nepal. Anil, who had feet deep at one point. All of this Kathmandu was a grand experi- main roads was at full capacity. It helped with this ride last May, told in the close environs, or suburbs, of ence. One cannot visit Kathmandu was a gradual descent back to Dawn me of a 38-mile downhill stretch on Kathmandu. without falling in love with its to Dusk and I had to really motor, this trip from a Himalayan pass into The environs of Kathmandu are exotic and chaotic charms. Topping extremely chaotic and undeveloped. with nearly numb legs, to keep up Nepal. Now that would be exciting.

Variations On A Theme What I did see were thousands the loom to furniture being moved of tricycles, or rickshaws as they elsewhere, I was constantly amazed By David Ward are known here, being put to vari- at how much could be loaded on a ous uses. I saw them used as ice flat-bed rickshaw. While bicycles are not uncom- cream stands, novelty shops, pro- But the primary use of rickshaws mon in Bangladesh, they are not duce stands and other types of retail was for personal transportation. nearly so abundant as one might kiosks. One of the more interest- Rickshaws are as ubiquitous as cars Left: A school bus. think. We have those mental images ing uses was as a school bus for in the United States, if not more Above: A fully-loaded freight rickshaw. Again, note the single speed of thousands of cyclists on the elementary children who appeared so, and I would gamble that more gearing, longe (which all rickshaw wallahs wear) and flip-flops (which streets in busy Asian cities, and that as prisoners in a caged trailer. More people are transported by rickshaw most wallahs wear unless they go barefoot). Photos: David Ward was what I expected in Bangladesh. common was the rickshaw as cargo transportation. From bricks used So I was surprised to see few bicy- Continued on page 15 cles on the on the roads. in construction to wool destined for 12 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2007

ROAD RACING Pezzulo and Perry Win Gate City Grind line each lap. The men’s pro-1-2 race featured numerous attacks, counter-attacks and breakaway groups throughout the 87.5-mile race, but 16 of the 35 starters remained in the lead group coming into the tailwind stretch. In the final kilometers, a group of six managed to create a gap large enough to maintain to the finish. This group included three Idaho riders and three Utah riders and represented five different teams. Dave Harward Above: The Pro/1/2 field snakes through the crit course. (Porcupine/Specialized) took the Right: The Women's field cruising in the road race. sprint, followed by Hugo Fregoso Photos: Mary Mcaleese. Find your photo at gatecitysports.com. (Intermountain Orthopaedics) and By Rob Van Kirk ral Allan Butler Memorial Twilight Bryson Perry (Sienna Development- Criterium, held July 14th in Idaho Goble Knee Clinic). A group of Poctello, ID – Based on the two early Falls, provided a showcase for sprint- seven finished 14 seconds back, and a season races promoted by Idaho ers and time trialists. total of 19 riders finished within two Cycling Enthusiasts (ICE), one might Although the Gate City Grind minutes of the lead group, all still in conclude that the southeast Idaho club road course has a few rolling climbs, contention for GC placing. has a preference for climbers. April’s its challenge is provided primarily Conditions for the time trial were Tax Day Circuit Race and May’s by heat and wind. This year was no nearly perfect—fairly calm winds, different, except that the south wind and the heat of the day giving way to GC by 9 seconds over Weyen and Rock (Contender) by a tire width to Garden Creek Gap Road Race were 23 seconds over Rose. Harward sat take the win, with Fregoso about a defined by challenging climbs in the that usually kicks up near the end of a cool, dry evening. Perry posted the the race and blows in the riders’ face fastest time of the evening, at 12:25 in 4th place, only one second behind half a wheel back in 3rd. The top 4 mountains of south of Pocatello. The Rose. in GC remained unchanged, but the mid-summer races promoted by ICE on the wide open, flat, 5-mile finish for 10 km, followed by Matt Weyen stretch was replaced by a steady north (Team Bobs-Bicycles.com) at 12:29 As is the trademark of the Gate finish time bonuses allowed Fregoso, could not have been different. The City Grind, a deep purse, tight GC Rock, and Hageman to move up into 9th annual Phil Meador Gate City wind that was already blowing at the and Pocatello native Justin Rose start line. This tailwind resulted in (Team Bobs-Bicycles.com) at 12:43. standings, and 45 seconds worth of places 5th through 7th. Tim Root Grind Stage Race, held June 30th and time bonuses up for grabs made for (BODE/George’s) moved up from July 1st in Pocatello, and the inaugu- very fast speeds and large gaps in the After factoring in the time bonuses fields as they passed the start/finish from the road race, Perry sat atop the an exciting and hard-fought criterium. 12th to take the 8th and final GC Attacks began on the first lap, as both place in the money. the Sienna Development and Bob’s The women’s 1-2-3 race was SKULL VALLEY Time Trial Bicycles teams tried to establish equally close and dramatic. Twelve control of the race. However, Sienna riders representing six different Development won the early rounds, teams all finished the road race with Do you dare? as it set up Perry to take the 10-sec- the same time, putting a premium ond time bonus prime, extending his on the time bonuses awarded to the GC lead to 19 seconds. The attacks top three finishers. Kirsten Kotval and counter-attacks were so fierce (Ivory Homes) and teammate Tiffany Sept 1, 2007 40k USAC,UCA throughout the hour-and-fifteen min- Pezzulo took the top two spots ahead Tooele, UT $30.00 early ute race that only 15 of the 29 starters of Laura Patten (Vanguard Media). Skull Valley Road registration remained on the lead lap with two In the time trial, Pocatello rider Karen laps to go, at which point a group of Appleby-Krieg (Team Bobs-Bicycles. Sponsored by: nine separated itself from the others. com) used the home course advantage Team Inertia This group contained the top four in to win the stage by three seconds over GC, and Harward was considered the Jen Ward (Intermountain Financial/JR favorite to win the stage, especially Smith Coaching). Appleby-Kreig’s Complete form and flyer at golsancycles.com given his criterium stage win in 2006. time of 14:09 would have placed her Mens/Women’s 1-2;3-4;Mens 5/Citizen; M/W Masters 35+; Jr’s However, as the last lap unfolded, a in the top half of the men’s category group of riders not necessarily known 3 field, and the victory gave her Cash first place and prizes 3 deep in every field. for their sprinting abilities worked the GC lead by two seconds over to the front and began jockeying for Pezzulo. Going into the final stage, 801.446.8183 position. In the end, Todd Hageman the top eight places were separated by (Bingham’s/Northshore) edged Alex only 1:02. Time bonuses proved pivotal in the women’s race. Pezzulo took the 10-second bonus prime, moving her into the GC lead midway through the stage. As in the road race, the Ivory Worlds Collide CX Homes combination of Pezzulo and th Kotval proved too much for Appleby- Saturday August 25 , 2007 Krieg and Ward in the final sprint, At the Wasatch County Fairgrounds - Heber, Utah with Kotval and Pezzulo taking 1st and 3rd, respectively. Laura Howat The Utah Cyclocross Season Opener! (Vanguard Media) took 2nd. With the Roadies, mountain bikers – this is your chance to throw down time bonuses making the difference, with the Utah Cross Crowd, among the best in the country! Pezzulo and Kotval vaulted to 1st and Do you have what it takes to cross? 2nd GC, dropping Appleby-Krieg to 3rd and Ward to 4th. Sandy Hyra Category Start Duration Prizes/Places Cost (Squadra Velocita) took the final GC spot in 5th. Men C 9:30AM 40 Minutes Merchandise/3 $25 Two weeks later, ICE, the Logan Women B 9:30AM 40 Minutes Merchandise/3 $25 Race Club, and the family of Allan Junior Under 14 9:30AM 40 Minutes Medals/3 $10 Butler honored his memory with a Singlespeed 10:30AM 45 Minutes Merchandise/3 $25 twilight criterium in his hometown of Masters 35+ B 10:30AM 45 Minutes Merchandise/3 $25 Idaho Falls. The criterium was the Women A 10:30AM 45 Minutes $100/3 $25 first sanctioned race held in Idaho Men B 11:45AM 50 Minutes $100/3 $25 For more information contact: Falls in nearly 25 years and the first Junior 15-18 11:45AM 50 Minutes Merchandise/3 $15 ever held in the historic downtown Men A 1:15PM 60 Minutes $400/6 $25 Iron County Fair - Tour de Gap business district. A 0.65-mile, L- Masters 35+ A 1:15PM 60 Minutes $200/3 $25 PO Box 351 - 68 S. 100 E. shaped, technical course in the heart Hollywood Prime given to the leader of each category Parowan, UT 84761 435-477-8380 at the end of the 1st lap! of downtown treated both riders and [email protected] hundreds of spectators to a fun and No fee online registration at www.sportsbaseonline.com www.tourdegap.net exciting evening of classic criterium Day of Race Registration – Add $5! racing at its best. Tour de Gap Director - Lasse Bjerga - 435-867-5582 The women’s open race gave Entry fee includes Post Race Awards Party – some local junior and beginning rid- ers the chance to line up against the New England Clam Bake Style, bring a guest for just $10! likes of national-caliber riders Kris 2007 Utah Cyclocross Series Passes Walker and former professional Tana will be available at the party! x Saturday, Aug 18, 2007, 9 a.m., Iron County Fairgrounds Stone, a personal friend of Allan’s From Main Street/US 40 in Heber, proceed west on 600 South for 4 blocks, x who came out of retirement to honor Fairgrounds, parking and registration will be on the right. $25 Entry Fee Allan. Heather Holmes (Kenda/X- Brought to you by Team CSR and Cole Sport x T-shirt guaranteed for all entries made by Aug 11th fusion) showed her strength through- USCF Permit Pending x First 3 places win prizes for men & women categories out the race by taking several primes, Go to www.teamcsr.org or call 435-901-8872 for more information! x but in the end, Walker edged out Watermelon & picnic lunch after race at Fairgrounds Stone for the win, with Holmes third. AUGUST 2007 cycling utah.com 13

Courtney Tracy (ICE), a category Sienna’s Gardie Jackson launched a stay with them. In the end, Jackson Downhill Racing 4 rider in only her first year of rac- solo effort midway through the race took an emotional win, followed by ing, hung tough with the big girls that eventually gained 25 seconds on Barrett and Tibbits. Eck, Krieg, and Utah DH Series Midseason Report throughout the race and finished a the field. Several laps later, Sienna’s Kidd took the next three spots, and strong 4th in the final sprint. Ryan Barrett and Ira Tibbits (in Sienna’s Nate Thomas won the field To nobody’s surprise, the men’s his first race as a category 2 rider sprint for 7th. 1-2-3 race turned into a showcase after winning the category 3 race at Race organizers, riders, Allan’s of the strength of Allan’s former Gate City) bridged up to Jackson, family, and the businesses and citi- team, Sienna Development-Goble leaving everyone else to race for zens of Idaho Falls were all extreme- Knee Clinic, despite a strong turn- 4th place. Late in the race, Sienna ly pleased with the event, and plans out of 29 riders from five different sent two more riders up the road; are already underway to make the states. Although Sienna’s early Sam Krieg and Kirk Eck, who had Allan Butler Memorial Twilight attacks were contained by a large won the masters 35+ earlier in the Criterium an annual race. contingent from the Boise-based evening, pulled away from the field, Intermountain Orthopaedic squad, and only ICE’s Craig Kidd could See results on page 22.

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Mountain bike Racing Perfect 10 Hits Park City

By Paul Clark bike race evolved out of a desire by members of the off road cycling local cycling enthusiast Heinrich community. The “Perfect64427 Cycling10” was Utah held Magazine on Ad_lPageDeters 1and 5/31/07fellow mountain 4:33:39 bikersPM Among the “P10” racers were July 28th. The ten hour mountain to have an event supported by all local veteran 24 hour racers, teach-

Left: Junior rider Connor Matthews (Young Riders) was part of the win- ning Men's Duo team. Above: Paula Hudson helped Jan's take the Women's Trio class. Photos: Dan Campbell

ers, restaurant employees and of place, a relatively small amount of course the Young Riders. One such time when a race is ten hours long. team competing in the three person Finally, and most impressive male category was Team Zoom, was the duo male team of Keegan made up of Francisco Castro, Paul Swenson and Connor Mathews, both Barton, and Jesse Cloupe. “Cisco,” thirteen years of age. The Young In competitive cycling, the difference between winning and losing is new to cycling, with only a few Riders team finished 23 laps, put- pretty simple: You either make your own breaks, or you suffer like a weeks of riding under his belt, is ting them in fourth place overall, a coach for the local non-profit beaten by the Hiro teams One and dog chasing them down. Visit your authorized dealer and experience Young Riders organizations’ Campo Two. Consisting of Josh Wolf and how the Reynolds difference can move your cycling performance to de Bicicleta, a program dedicated Greggy Gibson, Hiro team Two (27 the next level. to introducing and integrating the laps), and Hiro team One, of Trucker Latino, Hispanic and English-sec- Gibson and Jason Asay (25 laps). Look for the full line of Reynolds products at: ond-language youth of Park City. The event was a benefit to both Canyon Bicycles, Olympus Hills Mall Team Zoom finished only 2 minutes the Young Riders Junior Mountain behind the winning three-person Bike program and the Mountain team of White Pine Touring, consist- Trails Foundation. It raised over C ing of Tres Wilson, a former Young $2,500 from Fidelity Investments

M Rider, Jesse Hoffman and Julian and other local donors. For par- Gasiewski. In the Male Solo catego- ticipants in the race, breakfast was Y ry, former Young Rider, Paul Clark, provided by Powder Daze as well CM was tops with 21 laps. as discounted espresso drinks.

MY Racing in the three person Participants enjoyed a warm envi- female category, Team Jans/Basin ronment that provided an unintimi- CY Rec, consisting of Julie Minahan, dating introductory experience to CMY Senta Byers, and Hank Keil, battled endurance mountain bike racing Team “Just for Fun” of Kaitlin and Designed to be part of a larger series K Mike Barklow, and Terrell Pool, in next year, the Park City Perfect 10’s an all day affair. Eventually Team creator, Heinrich Deters, looks for- Jans/Basin Rec beat out “Just for ward to the possibilities that moun- Fun,” by two laps. Third place team tain bike racing and family oriented “Mathews, Mathews, Mathews,” events can offer. consisting of Charlie, his daughter Noel and wife Heidi completed 19 laps, only 34 minutes out of second AUGUST 2007 cyclingutah.com 15

fare down from 150 taka, arriving somewhere around 40 to 50 taka. One time, I successfully bargained for a 20 taka fare, but my wife felt so compassionate for the wallah’s hard work, she made me pay him 50 taka. Being a rickshaw wallah is cer- tainly no Sunday bike ride. Multiple gearing has yet to reach this indus- try, so whether the load is light or heavy, the wallah always pedals, or more to the point strains, in the same gear. So, it was not surprising to see the wallah, who always appeared to be on the verge of starvation, push- ing rather than pedaling his machine. Years ago, when we were in Calcutta, India, we took our first rickshaw ride. We came to a slight rise in the road, so slight we would have never even noticed it but for the straining of our wallah. My ten- der-hearted wife felt so bad for the wallah she made me jump off the rickshaw and push. We were totally enthralled by Bangladesh. We mused on how interesting and exciting it would be to live in Dhaka for a time. Karma facetiously suggested I become a rickshaw wallah. That way, I could ride all day while making a liv- ing. But at 20 taka a ride, even a 10 hour day would bring in at best from my daughter’s home to the U. around 600 taka, or about $8.60. No thanks, I said. I prefer to ride for Rickshaws from page 11 S. Embassy would be 20 taka, or approximately 30 cents. Of course, pleasure and I will do my straining at a more lucrative job. than by any other method. Such as western foreigners, the minute we hit the street we were a target for Left: A rickshaw wallah in his longe (skirt) and with his passenger. Note transportation is cheap. The aver- the single speed gearing and bare feet. age fare for a Bangladeshi person the enterprising rickshaw wallahs, Above: Rickshaws move everything from people to wool. for the approximately two mile trip and we typically had to negotiate the Photos: David Ward

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TRAIL of the Month pretty meadows, hop a couple of tiny creeks, and veer into the dark Park City to Salt Lake City: A Dream Ride Come True cover of the conifers. After weaving and bobbing through the woods on inevitable question, "What's your the gut- wrenching grind up "Vomit hard-packed dirt, turn right at the favorite ride?" With a chuckle and Hill." If you stuffed your gut earlier T-junction with Big Water Trail, and a politically correct tone of voice I then Vomit Hill might come true to coast another mile on supremely usually respond, "Every ride is my its name. Burp! buffed trail to the paved Mill Creek favorite . . . depending on location, Admittedly, the climb to the Canyon Road. season, ride objective, time allot- Crest pretty much sucks, but it's A 3-mile tuck-and-glide down ment, fitness level, riding partners, mandatory for an epic ride like this. the road takes you to the Elbow mood for the day, what I had for Once you roll out the ridge, the Fork trailhead, where Mill Creek breakfast, alignment of the stars, views of mountains, canyons, alpine Pipeline Trail, you're last leg, etc. But when hard pressed, I'll fold bowls, and distant towns will blow begins. A short rough section edged and reveal the goods. If I could ride the mind of any biker, local or visi- by steep slopes dropping from your one route for the rest of my life, in tor, and immediately justify your left pedal yields to mellow tread the Wasatch Range that is, I'd ride effort. When you hook up to the engulfed by bowed tree limbs and from Park City to Salt Lake City Crest's sinuous singletrack and whip tall flowing grasses. The switch- via the Wasatch Crest. Just look at through tight, crookneck aspens and backing descent to Burch Hollow these epic-defining stats: 29 miles float across breezy wildflower-dot- puts you back in downhill attack long with 19.5 miles of singletrack; ted meadows, you'll be in la-la land. mode, but the rest of Pipeline Trail tops out at nearly 10,000 feet; Climb, what climb? contours idly across the creases gains 3,250 feet but loses 5,000 A half-mile-long grind farther in the canyon's side all the way to feet. Although it requires a shuttle, out the ridge will force you back Rattlesnake Gulch. This infamous which I would have instant and free into your granny gear and make you drop, with its hairpin turns, rock access since this is my dream ride, I sweat again, so reward yourself with steps, and high-banked walls dump can coast from the trail's end to my a well-deserved break when you you out to Mill Creek Canyon Road house in East Mill Creek. "Yeah, circle high above Lake Desolation. and seals the deal on this Wasatch Baby! Let's go!" Here, competing glaciers once wonder ride. Tuck-and-glide down This ride defines the term gnawed away at the divide, and the the canyon road once more (bikers "mountain biking" because you don't otherwise smooth dirt trail becomes must stop at the fee station even just ride in the mountains, you ride as jagged as a crocodile's back. though they don't have to pay) to over them. "That's sick," you say? Riding "the spine" takes adept skills Wasatch Boulevard, and you're This is a tough ride, for sure, but and nerves of steel. Take a header done. A Barbacoa burrito one block it follows some of the best single- here and even airlift evacuation south at Olympus Hills Mall never tracks in Utah. So, "sick" means will be problematic, let alone walk- tasted so good. good, rad, epic, the bomb. ing home. Veer right after crossing the spine to continue on the Great Fine print: Bicycles are allowed on Details: Western Trail, climb briefly to the Upper Mill Creek Canyon Trails on The initial 6.5-mile, 2,500-foot divide of Big Cottonwood and Mill even-numbered calendar days only climb through Park City Mountain Creek Canyons, and get ready to from July 1 to November 1. Resort to the Wasatch Crest Trail cash in on that vertical investment Trailhead Access: Drop one is never-ending, so pace yourself you made earlier. vehicle near Mill Creek Canyon up Spiro, Thaynes Canyon, and The rest of the ride is a lesson (Wasatch Boulevard and 3800 Powerline Trails. Slurp down a in physics because you've built up Bob rides the Wasatch Crest above Lake Desolation South), and shuttle up to Park City pack or two of gooey carbo fuel a ton of potential energy, and grav- Photo: Gregg Bromka Mountain Resort. Start out on Spiro at Shadow Lake in Jupiter Bowl, ity is a powerful force. Singletrack Trail or Silver Spur Trail. By Gregg Bromka Being a guidebook author who but don't chow down or take a reverts to doubletrack after a short has pedaled more than his fair siesta because the climb continues to nasty descent, and you'll freewheel share of trails, I am often asked the Scott's Pass; then it culminates with speedily past viewpoints of The Get copies of Gregg's Utah Canyons Resort to a grassy meadow guidebooks: Bicycling Salt Lake at the Mill Creek Canyon divide. 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Endurance Racing the thick aspen forest. In year’s past John’s trail had been a source of frustration; I had struggled with the technical, narrow switchbacks. But Wide Smiles and Tired Legs at this morning I felt light as a feather as I floated my 29-inch wheels over the roots and rocks. I had the over- the E-50 whelming feeling that today was By Adam Lisonbee Right: Michelle Hollingshed finally going to be a great day. As I climbed up to the famous took the Women's Class. Mid-mountain trail I reflected briefly The morning of the 2007 Photo: Joaquim Hailer. Find on the summer of racing. The season Endurance 100 Team Relay and 50 your photo at Zazoosh.com. so far had been one of mishap and mile solo race, the parking lot at bad luck. I had dealt with mechanical Park City Mountain Resort was filled August. Hopefully, the 50 mile solo problems, severe dehydration, and with happy mountain bikers. There will help them recognize the great even a ridiculous encounter with the was a quiet anticipation in the air magnitude of that event,” Lyubner Bureau of Land Management, which as we readied our bikes and bodies explained. My plan was to ride fast. had resulted in a $275 fine. for what lie ahead. A few minutes I wanted to push myself harder than But today, today was going to be before 6 a.m. we lined up and soon I normally do in an endurance race. different. My legs were respond- were unleashed into the mountains by And so I found myself among the Boris Lyubner, promoter and creator race leaders as we wound through of the E100 series. “This event helps Continued on page 23 XTERRA Ad - Cycling Utah 7/3/07the incredible 10:49 John’s AM trail,Page the 1 early riders prepare for our 100 mile race in morning light fighting to penetrate ryan hirata 07.02.07 & CHARITY RIDE, PACIFICO BEER GARDEN, PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON, MUSIC XTERRA OFF-ROAD TRIATHLONS, TRAIL RUNS, FREE KIDS RACES, GU TEAM CHALLENGE : DATE ARTIST : 01 VERSION NO. 10” x 10.5” with bleed, 4C

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Vino. How stupid could he be? What because of the way the race have XTERRA Returns to Tour de France about the medical risks? Could this evolved, to determine the ultimate be a politically motivated report not ranking in the general classification, Ogden and Snowbasin Me Versus the Tour de France based on reality? a battle between former Salt Lake Stage 16 (July 25th) was the rider Levi Leipheimer, Cadel Evans, Off-road triathlon’s biggest event By Louis Borgenicht morning and if the television were most dramatically outrageous day of and Alberto Contador. It was a pure of the year in Utah - the XTERRA on would avoid looking at the screen the tour. Within minutes of watch- and unadulterated race amongst Mountain Championship - returns to It is a curious phenomenon to warning anyone watching not to say ing Rasmussen’s dramatic stage win three drug-free cyclo-warriors and in Ogden and Snowbasin this August me that despite the fact that I am anything to me about the race. during the last race in the Pyrenees some sense each of them won. They 17-18. Several hundred athletes repre- not, have never been, nor will I ever The flavor of this year’s tour was (I viewed a taped rerun rather than did what they came to do, basically. senting more than 30 states and a be a road racer I have been willing very different from the races domi- the live broadcast at 4:30 AM) a The rankings did not change, just nated by Lance Armstrong. It felt dozen countries are anticipated to to spend at least three hours a day media banner at the bottom of the the time gaps did and at the end of wide open at the outset and, aside race in the second annual event in watching Versus television cover- screen revealed that he had been the day Contador, the 24-year old from the early dominance of the yel- Utah. The off-road triathlon is com- age of the Tour de France from July kicked out of the Tour for lying Spanish wonder still wore the yel- low jersey by Michael Rasmussen, prised of three disciplines including 7th to 29th. A couple of years ago a about his whereabouts at least twice low jersey and was ahead of Evans friend got me hooked by explaining was anyone’s for the taking. The prior to the race. The bottom fell out a 1.5-kilometer (0.93-mile) swim Tour has always been fraught with by 31 second. Levi won the stage in in Pineview Reservoir, a 30k (18.6- the slightly abstruse (at least to those of my enthusiasm. Was I still willing a quietly determined effort charac- do are not into biking) scoring sys- innuendo about doping and this to see the tour through to the end? miles) mountain bike in the Wasatch teristic of his performance through- Mountains, and a 10k (6.2 miles) tem of bike racing. year was no exception. First the There were only four more days. I out the Tour. trail run. There’s also a half-distance Prior to the start of the Tour I Danish cycling commission banned was beginning to think I would need The entry into Paris is always XTERRA Sport race and relay team managed to watch all of the major Rasmussen (a Dane) from compet- a support group to get through it. evocative for me. It is a city my competitions available. races carried by Versus. My favor- ing as a member of their national As I assessed the situation I wife and I have visited at least a The XTERRA Mountain ite was the Giro d’Italia; the route team because he had failed to notify began to vicariously imagine what half a dozen times and the familiar Championship is the last of four through Italy was stunning. In them on two occasions about his Vino must feel like standing on whereabouts for drug testing prior sights of the City of Lights are con- regionals in the XTERRA America explaining how I can watch a bike the podium at the end of a stage to the Tour. Rasmussen seemed soling. But the last day of the Tour Tour. The finale of which is the race on television for hours on end exhausted, full of emotion, and with nonplussed by the allegations and I de France and its race around the XTERRA USA Championship in I often finish the discussion by say- someone else’s blood in his system, found myself excusing a technical- fabled cobbles of the Champs recall Nevada, Sept. 30. For the top 15 ing the locales, at least for the major basking in the accolades of hundreds ity. memories of past Tours. Typically, I pro men and women, a $20,000 European races, are the next best of thousands of fans. What would it But more than halfway through remember the points of incredulity prize purse and points towards the thing to being there. Some level of feel like to know deep down that his the Tour came the shocking charge from the preceding twenty days. overall series title will be awarded. understanding follows. victory was factitious? that Vinokourov tested positive for This time, however, it was easier not Amateur athletes compete for the For a twenty-stage race with at The day after Rasmussen’s exogenous blood on the day he won to recall the past but rather to look Mountain Champs age group title, least three hours of daily coverage expulsion (his team did the deed) the time trial in a dramatic fashion. towards the future. One reason is one of 34 qualifying spots into the sixty hours of television watching was a relatively flat stage in His team Astana withdrew from the that the race was no longer dominat- XTERRA World Championship in seems foolhardy if not daunting. But race in shame. I was incredulous. Southern France, only 143 riders Maui, and points in the XTERRA the race is aired four separate times left. My excitement about the race ed by one man: Lance Armstrong. Suddenly his achievements, a time The winners of the proceeding America Tour Series. each day so there are lots of oppor- trial victory and a mountain stage was tempered by my suspicion that Aside from the XTERRA tunities. There is, however, The Tivo all might not still be right with the nineteen stages were a variegated win, seemed specious and I found group of both new and old faces. Championship and half-distance Problem, a technological viewing myself wondering about Landis’ win Tour. It was not as if I was wait- XTERRA Sport off-road triathlon, innovation that has both aided and ing for the other shoe to drop but In the end we are left with hope for in 2006. Is doping the only way the the future since the new faces on the there’s a 12k trail run, GU Cruise vexed many sports fans over the past the élan seemed to have dissipated. for a Cause Charity bike ride led by human body can perform feats wor- podium in the middle of the Champs few years. Now that hard drives are When Contador pulled on his yellow Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey to thy of incredulity? Elysees on July 29th seemed both available for home use programs jersey for the first time there was benefit Weber Pathways, free clinics The next morning my wife clean and young (Contador, Soler, can be easily recorded and watched admitted she had cried when she a sense of the anticlimactic, even taught by pro athletes, the Pacifico and Txurruka). at a later time without commercials. saw Vinokourov standing on the his stalwart efforts to ride himself Beer Garden, XTERRA Gear shop, The one question I am left with This technological innovation has podium for the stage win. When she into the second position behind Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, free con- threatened fans addicted to watching heard the news she felt sheepish. Rasmussen in the general classifica- year after year is the protocol for certs on Friday and Saturday night, lengthy sporting events (e.g. tennis Most of all I was troubled by the tion seemed somehow pale. kissing the podium girls. Is it left and the “Taste of Historic 25th and golf). conflict between belief and credulity. The next day of the Tour (7/26/7) to the individual rider’s discre- Street” food. Fans record their favorite event, Had I been duped by doping? Could was the first day I was not glued tion? Is it a cultural issue? Does it Just for kids there are running go about their business while that is I regain my sense of amazement? to the Tour coverage on Versus. I depend on whether the victorious and bicycle races, obstacle courses happening, and then watch it at the In any case I did not intend to give awoke in time to listen to the com- cyclist is American, French, Italian, and agility drills. It’s called the time of their choosing. The liability up watching the Tour. It was still a mentary but went to work without Spanish, Dutch, German, Belgian XTERRA Kids Zone, its free to par- for the fan is that some unintentional work in progress. watching any of the race. Over etc? Finally, are two, three, or four ticipate in, and all kids 12 and under piece of information will drift your The morning after the revelation lunch I even allowed myself to read busses de rigueur? Whatever feels win prizes and awards. way and ruin your viewing of the about Vinokourov the Versus com- an email that disclosed the stage right I guess. Ultimately the 94th To register for events call toll- event you planned to watch in the mentators did not mince words: he winner. It was as if I did not care Tour De France felt right despite the free to 877-751-8880, sign-up online quiet privacy of your own living was a cheater. In contradistinction any more. egregious wrongs that raised real at www.xterraplanet.com, or sign- room. Consequently, during the to the imbroglio that surrounded The penultimate stage of the questions about the future of the up onsite at Amphitheater Park in Tour, I would enter the doctor’s Landis in 2006 there seemed little Tour was billed as the Ride of Truth, sport. My glass is both half full and Downtown Ogden on Friday, August lounge at Salt Lake Regional each doubt about what had happened to a 55 kilometer time trial designed, half empty. 17. AUGUST 2007 cycling utah.com 19 commuter of the Month Quick Shot by Chad Nikolz 2006 Commuter Challenge Winners look for Repeat Win employee turnover, generally high morale, and tend to be very pro- ductive but there are other factors besides our view of transportation.

C.U.: How did you motivate your employees to achieve the 100% mark?

S.B.: A majority of DesignWorkshop’s employees are already highly motivated to take part in initiatives like the commuter challenge. We realize that auto dependency is an addiction of the U.S. and a growing mass of nations. The effects are seen in global warm- ing, obesity, air quality, sprawl, dramatic reductions in agricultural land, natural resource depletion, etc. The employees realize that the real importance of the commuter chal- The DesignWorkShop Team. lenge is not just to our business, but to raise awareness of the population By Lou Melini who are not as concerned or edu- Troy Cook: I choose to commute cated about the negative effects of The UTA sponsored Commuter via bicycle because it makes me feel auto use or the ease of alternatives Challenge is intended to get people good. to cars. So motivating was easy, I out of their cars and onto buses, Aaron Nelson: Bicycle commuting just put out an e-mail to remind all Trax, bikes, telecommuting, car- has a clear advantage in reducing about the challenge! pooling or walking. Basically the carbon emissions, the reasons why contest is aimed at companies to I bike to work are selfish; the crisp C.U.: Do you have lockers and increase the percentage of employ- clean air and sweet smells to start showers? Dedicated bike parking? ees who will take on the challenge the day, the guilt free calorie con- S.B.: Part of our lease agreement Curb Your Car Month for two weeks in September. This sumption afforded by daily bicycle includes use of a locker room and exercise, the convenient parking, but shower facilities. DesignWorkshop month’s commuter profile features UTA Rideshare is hosting its second annual Curb Your Car Month most of all riding a bike is fun! also purchased its own locker bank. Design Workshop, a Landscape during the month of September. Curb Your Car Month is a campaign The building owner did provide a Architectural firm that won the designed to encourage people to make their commute healthier and clean- C.U.: How does this environmental- dedicated bike parking room, but 2006 UTA commuter challenge with er whether it is by commuting by bicycle, in a carpool, vanpool, or by most just roll the bike into their a 100% participation rate. Steve ly friendly way to get to work help walking or riding transit. Brozos, landscape designer and a business with employee morale, office. The 2007 Commuter Challenge will be held September 17 through cycling advocate, led the team. turnover, productivity etc.? Does it September 30th. The challenge is a friendly two week event where busi- add to the bottom line? C.U.: What are the consensus com- nesses of all sizes are encouraged to use alternative forms of transporta- Cycling Utah: That is an impressive muter tips from the employees of tion. During the challenge employers compete within their size category figure! 100% of your employees S.B.: As land planners, landscape DesignWorkshop? to get the highest number of employees using a sustainable mode of out of their cars! How many do this architects, and urban designers, we S.B.: 1. Rules of the road apply to transportation. The maximum number of employees a team can have is regularly? Do you have any ongoing are always promoting environmental all! 2. Be aware and never assume 50, and you can have multiple teams per organization. Participating in the incentives? What reasons do your stewardship and alternative transpor- automobiles see you. 3. Mover clos- challenge is a fun way to have a measurable impact on traffic congestion employees give for cycling? tation among many other green prin- er to work. It will make your com- and air quality along the Wasatch Front. Prizes are awarded to the teams ciples, so it helps us walk the talk. mute easier and your life happier. in each size category who log the most points through the two-week chal- Steve Brozos: Currently we have We therefore integrate bike friendly lenge. 47% (9 of 19) of our employees infrastructure into our streetscape C.U.: By winning the challenge, The 2006 Commuter Challenge resulted in 24 organizations and 1,090 who regularly commute by bike, planning and landscape architecture your company was given a lunch by employees participating throughout the two-week period. Each category walk, use Trax or telecommute. We work. Bike lanes, bike racks and Rico’s Mexican Restaurant. How winner received a lunch party by Rico’s Mexican Delicatessen & Catering roughly reduce auto use by over trails planning are just a few inte- was it? for everyone who participated on the team: The winning teams were: CJ 7,000 miles a year. We reimburse grated designs catering to the bike S.B.: It was a great lunch that they Sparks, Design Workshop, The Nora Eccles Harrison Cardio Vascular 50% of the cost for transit use. Our community, which we can help plan catered to our business! Research and Training Institute, The University of Utah Biochemistry employees just enjoy cycling! by riding to work. We have very low Department, Watson Pharmaceutical and ARUP Laboratories. Raffle prize C.U.: Sounds great! Let me winners included: State of Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality, Salt know of the next job opening. Lake City Corp., ARUP Laboratories, Watson Pharmaceutical and Red How do people get in touch with Butte Gardens. DesignWorkshop? World Car-free Day, which is recognized by over 100 million people S.B.: You can see a portion of our in hundreds of cities around the world, will be celebrated Saturday, projects from our 7 offices around September 22nd. UTA Rideshare is encouraging people to leave their the country at www.designwork- vehicle at home and walk or bicycle to their destination on this day. shop.com. World Car-free Day also can be used as a day to reflect on what changes you can make to create a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists C.U.: Any last words? as well as what you can do to help rid our valleys of pollution. S.B.: Bicycles can save human civi- Curb Your Car Month and the Commuter Challenge offer ways to lization. If insects drove cars, they inspire and motivate you to drive less during September, and hopefully would have faced extinction long throughout the year. If everyone used a sustainable mode of transporta- ago. tion just one-day each week we could make a significant impact on our air quality along the Wasatch Front. Note: Having co-worker support For additional details on how your organization can participate in the is one of the best ways to sus- Commuter Challenge and to find out information on other Curb Your Car tain bike commuting to work. REI Month activities visit the UTA Rideshare website at www.utarideshare. started its own in-house com- com. muter challenge on June 24th -Pat Dierks for their employees. They will who bike commute, please con- reward using alternative trans- tact me at [email protected]. If you wish to be profiled in the portation with rewards of lunch The next UTA commuter chal- column, have a commuter ques- coupons and 50% reimburse- lenge will be held Sept 17th- tion you wish me to address, or ment off public transportation. 30th. 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Book Review Movie RevieW Asphalt Nation Looks at Off Road To Athens Showcases Olympic Dreams the History of the Auto they criss-cross continents to accrue during those final interviews? And the points required to obtain the few why the heck is Filip Meiraghe in Takeover spots available. this film? After a dramatic first few min- “Off Road to Athens” is an inter- Review By Lou Melini utes, it is apparent this is not your esting and entertaining look into the ordinary cliff jumping, wheelie rid- world of the professional cyclist. Have you ever heard a discussion in which someone said; “The roads ing bike film. Similarly, the upbeat There is plenty of racing to keep the are built for cars”. Why do we have more cars than drivers? Why does Latin music, spectacular scenery and viewer engaged and the interviews the Legacy highway create hostile debate? With the success of Trax, why excellent race footage in Ecuador are insightful. It is a great film for don’t we have a more balanced transportation system? If you have ever will make anyone want to get anyone who likes bicycle racing. It wondered how our transportation system evolved, Asphalt Nation should out and ride their mountain bike. is a must see for any athlete with be on your reading list. However, the film quickly returns to Olympic aspirations. I’ve included this book in Cycling Utah, despite only having approxi- drama with frank, informative inter- mately one chapter of bicycling related material within the books 360 views and additional race coverage. pages. This is a book for someone who wants to learn about transportation With each interview, it becomes Off Road to Athens; Gripped as a bike advocate or simply as an educated cyclist who wishes to throw more obvious how much pressure Films, 2006. Ken Bell, out some facts to a co-worker arguing that bicycles or public transporta- these athletes are under. The first Producer. Jason Berry, Director. tion users should “pay their way”. World Cup is not even started and OffRoadtoAthens.com. The book is a combination of historical, economic, sociologic and Sue Haywood comes to tears. The public health disciplines. It does read like a textbook, but like a textbook, By Tom Jow guys barely smile. After a couple one will come away enlightened with knowledge. Controversies in trans- more races, we can see how the portation policies go back to the early use of the automobile. In the early What would you do to go to the qualifications are shaping up. Adam 20th century it was written in The Automobile in Urban Transport; “The Olympic Games? The film “Off Craig, Jeremiah Bishop and Shonny Cyclingutah.com automobilist is killing or maiming many victims and kicking his dust Road to Athens” gives us a good Vanlandingham decide to go back for trails,event and smoke in the face of the other fellow (but he) is the only one who look at just what eight of the top to the States. But the race for the can today get back and forth with ease over the great district of greater U.S. and one Belgian mountain bike Olympic Team is far from over. The links, photos, back Chicago”. Sound familiar! racer will do to meet the qualifica- suspense continues to build all the The book is full of facts, quotes, and a lot of “food for thought”. tions for their Olympic team. During way to the end. issues, links, and “Oppose with all your strength and power all proposals to penetrate your the 2004 racing season, producer The film does have its light- wilderness regions with motorways and other symbols of modern mecha- Ken Bell and cameraman Jason hearted moments. The RockShox more! nization. Keep large sections of primitive country free from the influ- Berry follow the travels, trials and tech acts like he’s on a European ence of destructive civilization” This is not a SUWA quote, but one from tribulations of these nine racers as vacation. What is Adam Craig doing Horace Albright, director of the National Park Service in 1933. Also dur- ing the depression, Will Rogers is quoted; “America was the only nation in the world that ever went to the poor house in an automobile”.

Asphalt Nation: How the automobile took over America and how we can take it back. Jane Holtz Kay, 1997 University Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles California 22 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2007

Honda 1:25:56 2. Roxanne Toly; Jans 1:44:53 10. Josh Jensen 4:56.86 cycling utah 4. Ryan M. Bradshaw; Red Rock/Newby Buick 1:26:20 3. Kara C. Holley; Mad Dog/Subaru/Gary Fisher 1:53:27 11. CJ Mansfield 4:57.41 5. Shae Mayner 1:26:29 4. Monique Simone; Tamarack 2:13:46 12. Robert Maynard; Park's 5:37.96 Spt Men 35-39 Single Speed 13. Pete Later; Park's 5:38.70 1. Danny Spencer; Logan Race Club 1:24:08 1. Brian A. Tolbert; Big Trace Racing and Mules 1:12:50 Sport Men 13-18 2. Warren Worsley; Cole Sport 1:32:07 2. Brad Keyes; Racers Cycle Service 1:14:06 1. Chris Geaslin 4:34.22 3. Mike Cannon 1:33:11 Sport Women 2. Oakley Erickson 4:39.84 4. Steve Mayfield 1:38:44 1. Caitlin MacQuarrie; Sugar/White Pine Touring 1:30:28 3. Jack Bowen 4:43.40 5. Drew H. Jordan; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:41:58 2. Destiny Ortiz; Porcupine 1:33:17 4. Patrick Waldron 4:48.50 Spt Men 40+ 3. Catherine Balog; Cole Sport 1:38:24 5. Jeremy Morgan 4:53.48 1. Scott Toly; Cole Sport 1:24:36 4. Lyna Saffell; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:41:17 6. Jacob LaRocque 5:02.52 RACE RESULTS 2. Craig A. Pierson 1:25:12 5. Michiko M. Lizarazo; Ogden One Cycling Club 2:07:47 7. Christoph Lentz; Brother's Bikes 5:14.97 3. Marc Anderson; No Doz 1:28:52 Spt Men 19-29 8. Galen Carter; Go-Ride.com/661 6:39.23 4. Dave Smith; Team Red Rock 1:30:40 1. Rick Grahn; X-Men 1:14:49 Sport Men 30-39 1. Dwight Hibdon; Mad Dog Cycles 1:14:24 4. Parker Gray; Autoliv 0:55:54 5. Jim Harper; Peak Fasteners/Revolution 1:31:12 2. Tim V Quinn; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:15:28 1. David Chambers 4:26.23 Mountain 2. Joel Quinn; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:22:56 Beg Men 16-18 Spt/Exp Men 13-15 3. Eric Moore; Contender 1:17:08 2. Mat Derrick 4:44.43 Bike 3. Bruce R.(14) Argyle; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:35:05 1. Jed Harr; Red Rock Bicycles 1:06:37 1. Logan Phippin; Autoliv 0:58:08 4. Russ Sundbeck 1:18:37 3. Aaron Kruger 4:48.42 Racing Pro Men 2. Cole Stromberg; Autoliv 1:06:44 2. Zane Enders; Autoliv 1:02:57 5. Dan Fisher; Revolution/Peak Fastener 1:21:43 4. William Bergeron 4:56.56 1. Alex Grant; Titus/Pearl Izumi 1:59:59 3. Colin Hunsaker; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:24:12 3. Justin Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:05:56 Spt Men 30-34 5. Edwin Zabonik; Z-Team 4:57.38 2. Bart Gillespie; Cannondale/ Mona Vie 2:02:58 Beg Men 19-29 4. Joshua Elston; AutoLiv Jr. Mtn. Bike Team 1:07:07 1. Aaron Campbell; Bountiful Bicycle 1:16:57 6. Scott Cranney; Bingham's 5:04.24 3. Thomas J. Spannring; Monavie/Cannondale 2:03:53 1. Ryan Heaps 0:55:49 5. Erik Lyons; AutoLiv Jr. Mtn. Bike Team 1:11:27 2. Scott Billings; Mad Dog Cycles 1:17:24 7. Brendan Brinkley 5:06.03 11th Annual Chris Allaire Memorial/ 4. Kevin(5) Day; Biker's Edge/DestinationHomes 2:06:40 2. Jeffrey D. Heal 0:58:40 Spt/Exp Men 16-18 3. Jeremy Branch; Revolution Mountain Sports 1:21:10 8. Ryan Stringham 5:07.25 5. Richard D. Abbott; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 2:06:54 3. Terrell Olsen 1:12:13 1. Kellie(21) Williams; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:19:13 4. Ryan J. Oliver 1:31:58 9. Steve Fiduccia 5:09.52 Utah Open State Championship XC Pro Women 4. Justin Moss 1:15:53 Race, Solitude Resort, June 30, 2007, 2. Camila Esposito; Wimmers/Logan Race Club 1:24:31 5. Frank Linhorst; Revolution Mountain Sports 1:34:47 10. Donald Sturkey; Skyline Cycles 6:48.46 1. Jennifer Hanks; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:52:54 5. Victora Run 1:53:00 Women 35+ Spt Men 35-39 Sport Men 40+ Presented by Spin Cycle of Holladay, 2. Hilary Wright; Devo/Balance Bar 1:56:03 Beg Men 30-39 1. Whitney Pogue; DNA/Revolution 0:37:15 1. Joel Zenger; Racers Cycle Service 1:20:52 1. Clint Bullock; Flyin' Fossils 5:00.17 Utah, Intermountain Cup Mountain 3. Kara C. Holley; Mad Dog/Subaru/Gary Fisher 1:59:06 1. Josh Felt; Joyride! Bikes 1:00:12 2. Heather Gilbert; Shoobi/Uintah Cutthroat 0:40:44 2. Mike Cannon 1:24:22 2. Randy Earle; Flyin' Fossils/Reed Cycle 5:02.24 4. Roxanne Toly; Jans 1:59:49 2. John Marshall 1:02:32 3. Dot Verbrugge; Mad Dog Cycles 0:41:50 3. Keith K.(19) Payne; Mad Dog Cycles 1:43:19 3. Stephen Waldron; Team Waldron 5:04.90 Bike Racing Series - Race # 8 of 12 5. Pamela Hanlon; Jan's 2:00:14 3. James Packer 1:05:10 4. Rhonda Hypio 0:42:28 Spt Men 40+ 4. Brian Picchietti; Park City Riders 5:11.91 12 & Under Single Speed 4. Thomas Hatch 1:05:34 5. Jolene Nosack; UtahMountainBiking.com 0:43:16 1. Craig A. Pierson 1:18:30 5. Rolf Hebenstreit; Flyin' Fossils 5:14.47 1. Justin Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com 0:22:07 1. Brad W.(15) Pilling; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:26:17 5. Scott Thomas 1:07:48 2. Scott Toly; Cole Sport 1:21:51 6. Rob Fullerton 6:11.49 2. Hunter Tolbert; Big Trace Racing and Mules 0:23:33 2. Cris (00) Fox; Canyon Millcreek 1:26:48 Beg Men 40+ 20th Annual Mountain Bout, Snowbird, 3. Jim Harper; Peak Fasteners/Revolution 1:25:40 Sport Women 19+ 3. Ryan Westermann; VMG 0:23:44 3. Stephen Wasmund; Cutthroat Racing/Spin Cycle 1:32:57 1. Michael R. Chardack; OSG 1:06:23 4. Scott Russell; Cutthroat/Spin Cycle 1:26:44 1. Ana Rodriguez; Park's/Sundance 5:36.82 4. Griffin S. Park 0:26:09 4. Dave Benson; EPO 1:54:10 2. Brad Ellis 1:12:30 Utah, July 14, 2007, Presented by 5. Rafael Palacios; Park City Rides 1:30:55 Beginner Men 19-39 5. John Finch 0:29:46 Sport Women 3. Glen Strickland 1:13:48 Bingham Cyclery, Intermountain Cup Spt/Exp Men 13-15 1. Doug Wiseman 5:17.31 9 & Under 1. Susan Larson; Team Sugar/White Pine Touring 1:22:51 4. Kurt Gunnell; Yesco 1:14:13 1. Logan Phippin; Autoliv 1:21:18 2. Carter Corbin 5:55.35 1. Cameron Larson; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 0:10:00 2. Tanya Swenson; ColeSport 1:23:49 5. Gio Villa; Wimmers/Logan Race Club 1:15:59 Mountain Bike Racing Series Race #10 2. Zane Enders; Autoliv 1:26:37 3. Brian Larson 5:55.72 2. Joshua Peterson 0:10:14 3. Destiny Ortiz; Porcupine 1:25:47 Beginner Women 12 & Under 3. Daniel VanWagoner; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:29:54 4. Nolan Andelin; Unstable Climbing 6:51.24 3. Jonas Peek; Young Riders 0:11:01 4. Jenelle Kremer; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:26:22 1. Karen Mohr; Logan Race Club 0:39:34 1. Justin Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com 0:30:50 4. Justin Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:31:10 5. Ryan Barlow 13:04.12 4. Shawn Nielsen 0:11:37 5. Cindi Perkins; Colesport 1:28:33 2. Camille Thomas 0:41:05 2. Hunter Tolbert; Big Trace Racing and Mules 0:32:31 5. Joshua Elston; AutoLiv Jr. Mtn. Bike Team 1:54:58 Beginner Men 13-18 5. Mackenzie Nielson; Contender Bicycles 0:13:18 Spt Men 19-29 3. Jennifer Curry; Mad Dog 0:43:50 3. Griffin S. Park 0:33:18 Spt/Exp Men 16-18 1. Mitchell Rucker; Team Rucker 4:53.14 Beg Men 13-15 1. Tim V Quinn; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:36:01 4. Katie O'Hearn 0:44:46 4. Brent Blackwell; 0:45:39 1. Kellie(21) Williams; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:53:56 2. Cody Butler; Downhill Cyclery 4:56.20 1. John Erik Lyons; Autoliv 1:12:21 2. Russ Sundbeck 1:39:32 5. Erinn Cowell; VillageBike.com 0:45:10 5. Max Raymer Cole Sport 0:48:37 Women 35+ 3. Derek Hall; Sprint Racing 5:06.87 2. Chris Cutler 1:22:10 3. Stephen Brown; Cutthroat Racing/Spin Cycle 1:41:02 Clydesdale 9 & Under 1. Dot Verbrugge; Mad Dog Cycles 1:09:05 4. Tyler Ward; Shuntavi 5:15.87 3. Greg Roman; Autoliv 1:45:26 4. Garrett H. Kener; Mad Dog Cycles 1:43:01 1. Mike Oblad; Ellsworth/Blackbottoms 1:05:42 1. Joshua Peterson 0:14:03 2. Heather Gilbert; Shoobi/Uintah Cutthroat 1:09:35 5. John Simkins 5:40.17 Beg Men 16-18 5. Mike Barklow; Just For Fun 1:44:21 2. Bill Webb; Autoliv Cycling Club 1:22:59 2. Haley Batten; Wind driven Blinds 0:15:17 3. Jolene Nosack; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:10:55 6. Alex Casey 5:42.64 1. Colin Hunsaker; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:26:26 Spt Men 30-34 3. Jim Verhaal; Autoliv Cycling Club 1:25:50 3. Shawn Nielsen 0:17:19 4. Theresa Carr; Revolution 1:18:53 7. John Ewell 6:14.22 Beg Men 19-29 1. Matt Engle; Cyclesmith 1:34:25 Exp Men 19-29 4. Mackenzie Nielson; Contender Bicycles 0:19:38 5. Sally Hutchings; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:23:17 8. Kyle Mansfield 6:19.21 1. Chris Daniels 1:08:47 2. Jason Miller 1:35:46 1. Reed Abbott; Mad Dog Cycles 1:41:22 5. Aaron Rhoderick 0:19:39 9. Dallen Olcott 6:51.35 2. Brandon Hennessy 1:10:12 3. Scott Billings; Mad Dog Cycles 1:35:53 2. Eric Greenwood; Kuhl 1:57:18 Beg Men 13-15 Flyin’ Brian Downhill Race, DH and 10. Ian Atherton; Salamander 9:46.76 3. Dennis Stacy; Perfect Fit 1:19:52 4. Aaron Campbell; Bountiful Bicycle 1:36:11 3. Justin Healy; CycleSmith 1:59:03 1. Conner Smith; Autoliv 1:05:42 11. Damon Jr. Kirchmeier; Fezzari 10:38.52 4. Ryan Roberts 1:23:53 5. Jeff Sherrod; Blackbottoms 1:40:49 4. Paul Davis 2:00:58 2. Destrey Enders; Autoliv 1:34:13 Super-D, Utah DH Series, Brian Head, Pro Men Beg Men 30-39 Spt Men 35-39 5. David Larsen; UtahMountainBiking.com 2:09:44 Beg Men 16-18 1. Gibson Greg; Union College 8:13.46 1. Stephan Bergen; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:02:56 1. Chris Thomson; Wimmers/Logan Race Club 1:33:38 Exp Men 30-39 1. David Swarsen; Oakley School 1:32:25 Utah, July 14 - 15, 2007 Pro Men 2. Baughman Kris; Go-Ride.com 8:33.11 2. Rich Cowell; VillageBike.com 1:04:09 2. Brian Oliver; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:34:34 1. Tim G. Hodnett; Mad Dog Cycles 1:43:08 2. Nicholas Alexander; Oakley 1:32:26 3. Craner Ben; Go-Ride/Fox/Ventana 9:17.28 3. Rob Bryant; Pedros 1:05:15 3. Keith K.(19) Payne; Mad Dog Cycles 1:37:54 2. Bob (10) Saffell; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:44:04 Beg Men 19-29 1. Von Williams; Go-Ride.com 3:50.30 2. JP Lutterloh; 3:51.96 Expert Men 19-29 4. Troy Davis; Pedros/Canyon Bicycles 1:07:37 4. Archie Yamada; Revolution Mountain Sports 1:38:14 3. Ryan Ashbridge; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:44:12 1. Chris Daniels 1:03:10 1. Reser Jason 9:05.28 5. Dave Dean; Mad Dog Cycles 1:07:48 5. Steve Remeneski 1:44:14 4. Paz M. Ortiz; Porcupine 1:44:42 2. Michael Gasik 1:15:38 3. Sean Richins; Go-Ride 3:52.24 4. Ben Craner; Go-Ride/Fox/Ventana 3:53.76 2. Bryce Chad; UnboundEnergy/Spy/Ogio/EVS/MotoTabs/ Beg Men 40+ Spt Men 40+ 5. Brad(9) Newby; Red Rock Bicycles 1:47:03 3. Brandon Hennessy 1:37:35 MtbStrength/Freestyle/Fuel 9:29:63 1. Jay MigLiore; Canyon Bicycle 1:03:41 1. Randall Klimes 1:35:40 Exp Men 40+ Beg Men 30-39 5. Quinton Spaulding; KHS 4:05.06 6. Chance Wright; BrodieBikes/661 4:06.73 Expert Men 30-39 2. Curtis Pons 1:04:42 2. Scott Toly; Cole Sport 1:37:55 1. Ed Chauner; Specialized 1:41:41 1. Gary Shirey 0:57:11 1. Wright Joshua 9:16.74 3. Brad Sneed; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:06:00 3. Scott Russell; Cutthroat/Spin Cycle 1:38:12 2. Daren Cottle; Porcupine/Specialized Racing 1:48:40 2. Stephan Bergen; UtahMountainBiking.com 0:57:44 7. Bruce Custer; Rotec/Marzocchi 4:09.03 8. Emmanuel Pons; Go-Ride 4:09.62 2. Eller David 9:41.00 4. Rich Phippin; Autoliv 1:07:26 4. Marc E. Anderson; No Doz 1:38:13 3. Bruce Lyman; Mad Dog Cycles 1:55:04 3. Rich Cowell; VillageBike.com 0:58:21 3. Sams Tony; Flyin' Fossils 10:09.28 5. Kevin Kohler 1:19:46 5. Stan Kamavowski; Jans 1:45:46 4. Alex Lizarazo; Ogden One Cycling Club 1:57:44 4. Schaffor Clawson 0:59:59 9. Damon Kirchmeier; Fezzari/Azonic/Sram 4:16.12 Pro Women Expert Men 40+ Beginner Women Spt/Exp Men 13-15 5. Doug Rock; Red Rock Bicycles 2:06:17 5. Travis Buzzard; Revolution Mountain Sports 1:02:11 1. Skinner Craig 9:08.06 1. Allison Jones; Pedros 1:17:04 1. Logan Phippin; Autoliv 1:13:25 Expert Women Beg Men 40+ 1. Aponi Hancock; Brodie/BikeZion/Pizano's 4:34.99 2. Erin Thain; Go-Ride/Spy 4:56.32 2. Morris Tim 10:28.91 2. Brittany L. Kener; Mad Dog Cycles 1:19:02 2. Conor Mathews; Young Riders 1:17:24 1. Erika Powers; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:30:24 1. Curtis Pons 0:54:08 Pro Women 3. Catherine Reay; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:19:44 3. Zane Enders; Autoliv 1:17:57 2. Beth Neilson; LoganRaceClub/Wimmers 1:36:15 2. Michael MacDonald 1:00:31 3. Addie Stewart; Go-Ride.com 5:33.96 4. Kimber Gabryszak; Velo-Bella/Kona 6:27.36 1. Hancock Aponi; Brodie/BikeZion/Pizano's 9:55.13 4. Julie Belanger 1:21:11 4. Keegan Swenson; Young Riders 1:20:33 3. Lisa R. White; Team Sugar/White Pine Touring 1:36:58 3. Brad Sneed; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:00:46 2. Stewart Addie; Go-Ride.com 10:19.54 5. Anne Bridgeman; SandCastle Holdings 1:27:36 5. Justin Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:21:02 4. Kary Moore; Sugar/White Pine Touring 1:43:29 4. Jeff S. Hansen; JSH Surveying 1:39:08 Expert Men 19-29 1. Aaron Butler; Park's/BoneAirFilms 4:00.67 3. Gabryszak Kimber; Velo-Bella/Kona 11:29.71 Clydesdale Spt/Exp Men 16-18 5. Sara Watchorn; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:47:49 Beginner Women Expert Women 1. Mike Oblad; Ellsworth/Blackbottoms 1:21:04 1. Logan Jones; X-Men 1:05:47 Men 50+ 1. Catherine Reay; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:06:22 2. Clint Larsen 4:06.16 3. Spencer Moyers; Rock&Roll 4:11.48 1. Misket Connie; Utopia/Monster/E13/Hayes/Osiris/ 2. Greg Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 1:26:46 2. Dave Larsen; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:12:01 1. Roger Gillespie; Cannondale/ Mona Vie 0:57:14 2. Camille Thomas 1:06:40 CrankBrothers 10:05.09 3. Jim Verhaal; Autoliv Cycling Club 1:44:28 3. Kellie(21) Williams; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:32:56 2. Mark Enders; Autoliv 0:58:55 3. Ruth Morris 1:31:20 4. Chad Bryce; UnboundEnergy/Spy/Ogio/EVS/MotoTabs/ MtbStrength/Freestyle/Fuel 4:16.44 2. Morisette DJ; CopperChase/OverTheEdgeSports 11:09.17 4. Bill Webb; Autoliv Cycling Club 2:02:28 4. Camila Esposito; Wimmers/Logan Race Club 1:46:46 3. Brad A.(18) Mullen; Mad Dog Cycles 1:00:55 Clydesdale Sport Men 19-29 Exp Men 19-29 Women 35+ 4. Dwight Hibdon; Mad Dog Cycles 1:01:40 1. Mike Oblad; Ellsworth/Blackbottoms 1:32:48 5. Robbie Bamgartner; Oldmillrealty.com 4:17.60 6. Dylan Brown 4:19.24 1. Morisette Quentin; CopperChase/OverTheEdgeSports 1. Ryan Harrison; Revolution Peak Fastener 1:55:55 1. Whitney Pogue; DNA/Revolution 1:09:15 5. Bill Dark; Mad Dog 1:02:53 2. Greg Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 1:33:35 9:07.18 2. Chris W.(16) Peterson; Balance Bar/Devo 2:08:10 2. Heather Gilbert; Shoobi/Uintah Cutthroat 1:15:16 Men 57+ 3. Scott Heiner 1:45:53 7. Shane Finch; Park's 4:22.15 8. Riley Tucker; Park's/Fox/IronHorse 4:30.09 2. Coates Ken; Brian Head 10:00.23 3. Reed Abbott; Mad Dog Cycles 2:08:30 3. Mellisa Quigley; Team Sugar/White Pine Touring 1:17:14 1. Joel Quinn; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:04:28 4. Jim Verhaal; Autoliv Cycling Club 2:05:26 Sport Men 30-39 4. Paul Davis 1:09:24 4. Dot Verbrugge; Mad Dog Cycles 1:21:06 2. Bruce R.(14) Argyle; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:12:11 5. Bill Webb; Autoliv Cycling Club 2:09:50 9. Riley Barlow; DOD Racing 4:55.55 Expert Men 13-18 1. Simmons Ryan 9:45.60 5. Michael Nunez; Solomon/Defect/ 2:13:05 5. Jolene Nosack; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:21:51 3. Douglas Cottle; Porcupine/Specialized Racing 1:18:52 Exp Men 19-29 Sport Men 13-18 Exp Men 30-39 Pro Men 1. Reed Abbott; Mad Dog Cycles 1:32:31 1. Jordan Culp; Brother's Bikes 3:44.62 2. Bryce Twitchell; Shuntavi 3:55.54 1. Waldron Patrick 9:33.38 1. Paz M. Ortiz; Porcupine 2:02:15 Wimmer's Bicycle Race @ Sherwood 1. Alex Grant; Titus/Pearl Izumi 1:55:19 2. Justin Healy; CycleSmith 1:39:09 2. Carter Galen; Go-Ride.com/661 12:49.63 2. Bob (10) Saffell; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 2:03:14 2. Bart Gillespie; Cannondale/ Mona Vie 1:57:07 3. Paul Davis 1:41:41 3. Aaron Mendoza; Shuntavi 4:00.44 Hills Resort, Utah - July 7, 2007, 4. Zach Hardin 4:07.72 Sport Men 40+ 3. Matt Ohran; Mona Vie/Cannondale 2:03:21 3. Blake Zumbrunnen; Revolution Mountain Sports 1:59:44 4. Chris Mackay; Cole Sport 1:42:53 1. Waldron Stephen; Team Waldron 9:47.46 4. Ryan Ashbridge; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 2:04:32 4. Brad W.(15) Pilling; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 2:01:50 5. Brent Pontius 1:44:57 5. Nic Hadley; Go-Ride.com 4:09.74 Presented by Wimmer's Ultimate 6. Casey Swenson; Biker's Edge 4:14.57 2. Bullock Clint; Flyin' Fossils 9:59.00 5. 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1. 23 Lisa Crowe & Robert Bender; Don's Bikes 11. Kelsey Withrow; Porcupine Cycling 3:29:12 6. Jim Gilland; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 1:24:21 1. Trent Duncan 1:13:00 10:23:33.4 12. Ruthie Shapiro; Vanguard Media Group 3:30:49 7. Donald Ries 1:28:26 2. Kevin Johansen 1:14:00 13. Jamie Bennion; Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 3:38:37 8. Rick Marston; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 3. Jeffrey Johnson 1:16:46 14. Lisa Milkavich; Team Intermountain Financial/JR 1:29:55 4. Kevin Mccurdy 1:18:03 Smith Co 3:41:55 9. Lee Bourne; Contender 1:39:53 5. Joe Kammerer; Recovery Channel 1:18:27 Road Women Category 4 10. Henry Ebell; Canyon Bicycles of Salt Lake 1:42:22 6. Eric Rubie 1:18:37 1. Sarah Brown; Tamarack 2:33:27 11. William Wright 1:45:17 7. Bill Murray 1:18:50 Racing 2. Lisa Palmer-Leger; Team Intermountain Financial/ Junior Men 8. Jeff Wolfe; Finn's 1:19:14 JR Smith Coaching 2:34:15 1. Brady Barfuss; Headwinds 1:35:50 9. Randall Steinfeldt 1:19:29 3. Jamie Leake; Black Bottoms Cycling 2:34:16 2. Paden Hoover 1:49:17 10. Troy Nye; Bikeman.com 1:20:32 4. Courtney Tracy; ICE Rocky Mountain Surgery 3. Michael Barfuss; Headwinds 2:34:49 11. Mark Januzelli 1:21:03 2:34:19 Junior Men 12. David Turok 1:21:40 Gate City Grind Stage Race, 5. Melanie Helm; Team Intermountain Financial/ JR 1. Keith Powell; Powell Ophthalmology 1:23:36 13. David Knoop 1:21:40 Pocatello, ID, June 30 - July 1, 2007 Smith Coaching 2:34:52 2. Teal Buchi 1:39:43 14. Allan Johnson; Bountiful Mazda 1:24:13 Overall G.C. 6. Kelly Dailey; Bountiful Mazda 2:35:21 Junior Men 15. Michael Profsky 1:24:20 Men Pro-1-2 7. Diane Evans; Bountiful Mazda 2:51:45 1. Andrew Hale; No Limits Cycling 1:30:06 16. Stacy Young 1:25:32 1. Bryson Perry; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic 8. Brandi Gorden; Vanguard Media Group Cycling Cat 1/2/3 Women 17. Michael Dunn; Porcupine 1:27:03 4:52:27 Team 2:56:56 1. Katherine Stoll (Gmeinder) 1:16:30 18. Jeff Justice 1:27:05 2. Matt Weyen; Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 4:52:46 Master Women 35+ 2. Kelly Crawford; Intermountain Sportsmedicine/lrc 19. Wayne Niederhauser 1:27:23 3. Justin Rose; Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 4:53:00 1. Margaret Douglass; Vanguard Media Group 1:19:00 20. Eric Simon 1:28:00 4. Dave Harward; Porcupine/Specialized Racing 2:33:55 3. Laura Howat; Vanguard Media Group 1:19:53 21. Matt Belman; Bigbut 1:28:13 4:53:01 2. Jodi Cuccia; Intermountain Orthopaedics/Lost 4. Kelsey Withrow; Porcupine Cycling 1:20:09 22. Todd Hutchison 1:28:27 5. Hugo Fregoso; Intermountain Orthopaedics River Cycling 2:41:28 5. Ruthie Shapiro; Vanguard Media Group 1:21:48 23. Dave Chasse 1:28:31 Cycling/LRCC 4:53:12 3. Caroline Faure; ICE/ Rocky Mountain Surgery 6. Laura Patten; Vanguard Media Group 1:23:23 24. Sean Ostrowski 1:29:08 6. Alex Rock; Contender Bicycles 4:53:15 Center 3:15:16 7. Chantel Thackeray; Ivory Homes 1:27:00 25. Nadim Abuhaidar 1:30:29 7. Todd Hageman; Bingham's/Northshore 4:53:20 Junior Women 15-18 8. Sonia Maxfield; Vanguard Media Group 1:34:25 26. A Gordon Smith 1:30:35 8. Tim Root; BODE 4:53:50 1. Erika Sweigert 1:49:41 Cat 4 Women 27. Kevin Kohler 1:30:37 9. Sam Krieg; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic 2. Tory Osment; CMJC/Scheels 2:14:11 1. Michelle Hollingsed; Porcupine / Specialized 28. Jay Muse; Jay Muse 1:30:57 4:53:52 Racing 1:15:27 29. Reyes Aguilar 1:31:14 10. Sandy Perrins; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic 2. Alison Bryan 1:17:50 30. Gaffney David 1:31:21 4:53:58 Porcupine Hillclimb, Big 3. Alison Frye; Vanguard 1:19:59 31. William Donahoo; Porcupine 1:31:51 11. Nathan Thomas; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, July 4. Jamie Leake; Black Bottoms Cycling 1:23:22 32. Jeff Hiatt; Revolution/peak Fasteners 1:32:37 Clinic 4:54:56 5. Melissa Mcdaniel 1:23:32 33. Greg Jerome 1:34:01 12. Ted Burgess; Intermountain Orthopaedics 7, 2007 6. Dayna Deuter 1:25:06 34. John Porter 1:36:11 Cycling/LRCC 4:55:23 Pro 1/2 Men 7. Erica Tingey; Red Burro Racing 1:27:07 35. J Todd Anderson 1:36:17 13. Gardie Jackson; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee 1. Jeff Louder 1:00:22 8. Melanie Helm; Jr Smith Coaching/intermountain 36. David Winnie 1:36:25 Clinic 4:55:46 2. Mitchell Peterson 1:02:52 Financia 1:27:26 37. Jay Mace 1:37:49 14. Robert Lofgran; Contender Bicycles 4:56:23 3. Pete Kuennemann; Contender Bicycles 1:03:05 9. Breanne Nalder; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 38. Craig Foley 1:39:06 15. Mike Sohm; Porcupine/Specialized Racing 4. Mark Santurbane; Team Bobs-bicycles.com 1:03:14 Team 1:32:04 39. Bryan Anderson 1:39:48 4:56:36 5. Alex Rock; Contender Bicycles 1:03:15 10. Ralee Eck; Logan Race Club 1:32:07 40. Wayne Balwin 1:39:50 Men Category 3 6. Benjamin D'hulst 1:03:16 11. Debbie Ryburn; Sugarhouse Cycling Club 1:36:07 41. Andrew Hinchman 1:43:13 1. Ira Tibbitts; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic 7. Mike Ward 1:03:44 12. Robin Smith; Intermountain Financial/jr Smith 42. Robert Egly 1:43:51 3:49:19 8. Bryson Perry; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic Coaching 1:42:08 43. Lee Sterbens 1:45:11 2. Bradley Gehrig; Salt Lake Cycling Club 3:49:56 1:04:00 13. Emily Smith 1:46:49 44. Paul 101 1:47:18 3. Jess Dear; RMCC 3:50:54 9. Nate Page; Contender Bicycles 1:04:04 Master Women 45. Michael Mason 1:48:04 4. Patrick Fasse; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 10. Norman Bryner; Guthrie Race Club 1:04:14 1. Sheri Dunleavy; Vmg 1:31:19 46. Mark Dodson 1:48:18 Team 3:52:53 11. Christopher Hull; Contender 1:04:16 2. Angela Webb 1:36:47 47. Jim Wilhelmi 1:48:29 5. Brian Randall; RMCC / Who's Your Daddy 3:53:25 12. Mike Sohm; Porcupine/specialized Racing 1:04:47 3. Lonnie Burton Na 1:39:51 48. Mark Tuttle; Porcupine Cycling 1:48:43 6. Gary Dastrup; Vanguard Media Group 3:53:29 13. Gardie Jackson; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee 4. Ann Hartwell; Porcupine Cycling 2:04:06 49. Steve Horvat 1:49:34 Above: Adam Lisonbee. Note the cut on his right eye. Photo: 7. Aaron Olsen; FFKR/SBO 3:53:35 Clinic 1:05:17 Citizen 20+ Female 50. Christopher Bias 1:49:52 Joaquim Hailer. Find your photo at Zazoosh.com. 8. Dustin Eskelson; Bingham's/Northshore 3:54:02 14. Sandy Perrins; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic 1. Leah Ronnow 1:29:13 51. Jay Whiting 1:51:29 9. Ian Tuttle; Fitzgerald's Bicycles 3:54:12 1:05:33 2. Kandice Lund 1:32:22 52. Douglas Powell; Douglas Powell 1:54:50 10. Maxwell Durtschi; Sun Summit Cycling Club 15. Aaron Jordin; Porcupine/specialized Racing 3. Jamie Carter; Vanguard Media Group 1:36:58 53. Jay Kaddas 1:59:03 3:55:54 1:05:42 4. Tori Broughton 1:37:49 54. Greg Stevens 1:59:06 rode very determined, and very fast. 11. Cameron Candelaria; Canyon Bicycles 3:56:21 Cat 3 Men 5. Liz Feragen 1:42:47 55. Bruce Needham 2:02:09 He turned in an impressive time on 12. Eric Thompson; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 1. Bill Demong 1:03:36 6. Aubrey Henderson 1:54:23 56. Sam Wilson 2:40:11 E50 - Continued from Team 3:56:41 2. Bradley Gehrig; Slc Cycling Club 1:04:42 7. Jaimey Bates 2:22:57 Citizen 50+ Female this difficult course,” said Lyubner. 13. Eric Dening; Digestive Health Clinic / AERO 3. Chris Peterson 1:05:09 Citizen 20+ Male 1. Bev Ronnow 1:38:21 page 17 Jeff Sumsion rode the 50-mile race on Cyclos 3:56:54 4. Robert Bennion; Biker's Edge 1:05:14 1. Marc Tubay 1:13:17 2. Ann Finley 1:54:03 14. Clint Carter; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 5. Aaron Torres; Velosport Racing 1:05:29 2. Scott Barnes 1:16:59 3. Mary Troxell 2:07:16 ing to my mind, and my bike was his singlespeed, riding to an impres- Team 3:56:54 6. Taylor Hansen; University of Utah Cycling 1:06:05 3. Stuart Vineyard 1:18:27 4. Brigid Mcgarry 2:33:01 sive top 10 finish. “With only one 15. Robert Sprague; Penn Cycling 3:56:57 7. Ben Nichols 1:07:04 4. Aaron Hagge 1:21:36 Citizen 50+ Male responding to my legs. I sped lightly Category 4 Men 8. Connor Oleary; Ffkr Architects\ Sportsbaseonline. 5. Mike Walkenhorst 1:23:31 1. Scott Kafesjian 1:18:22 across the Mid-mountain trail with a gear, and no suspension, I was pretty 1. Andrew Neilson; Sienna Development/Goble Knee com P/b Xango. 1:07:18 6. Clint Knecht 1:23:45 2. Todd Troxell 1:19:41 quiet determination. And then, sud- beat up at the end, but I have always Clinic 3:11:28 9. Aaron Olsen; Ffkr/sbo 1:07:18 7. Kelsey Phelps 1:25:05 3. Peter Hansen; New Moon 1:21:05 2. Chad Curtis; Black Bottoms 3:13:56 10. Al Thresher 1:08:11 8. Christopher Schwartz; Biker's Edge/fd Racing 4. Jeff Clapp; Jeff Clapp 1:22:18 denly, I was on the ground, blood been impressed with singlespeeders 3. Matt Bradley 3:14:16 11. Darren Marshall 1:08:25 1:25:24 5. David Hillyard 1:22:29 dripping from my head and arm. My who do so well in these races, so I 4. Gary Swain; SBR Sports 3:14:27 12. Jon Schofield; Mi Duole / Barbacoa 1:08:30 9. Troy Gorman 1:25:35 6. Don Hauer 1:24:56 5. Sam Todd; Porcupine Cycling 3:14:44 13. Jared Inouye; Biker's Edge 1:08:32 10. Timothy Dahlem 1:27:19 7. Earl Xaiz 1:25:54 glasses lay shattered in pieces in the decided to give it a shot.” Michelle 6. Dustin Thiel; Porcupine Cycling 3:14:50 14. Sean Hoover; Canyon Cycle Draper 1:09:15 11. Rob Ware 1:29:44 8. David Nabity 1:26:19 bushes, my bike sprawled across the Hollingshed who won the Women's 7. Jeff Moses; Porcupine Cycling 3:16:28 15. Patrick Fasse; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 12. Paul Meier 1:32:33 9. Richard Rahme; Teton Cycle Works 1:26:23 8. Kirk Minor; Vanguard Media Group Cycling Team Team 1:09:17 13. Alan Rice 1:36:33 10. Ray Whelan 1:28:02 trail. solo race recounted that "the course 3:19:43 Cat 4 Men 14. Cameron Linford 1:36:45 11. Samuel Cohen 1:28:14 “Not today!” was the first thought was very tough, it was mentally and 9. Shane Dunleavy; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 1. Kash Johnson; Canyon Bicycles 1:05:39 15. Matt Snyder 1:42:31 12. James Sackas 1:30:11 Team 3:19:46 2. Dustin Wilson; Canyon Bicycles Draper 1:06:44 16. Todd Aylesworth 1:45:40 13. Elroy Vogler 1:30:29 that shot through my mind. “Not physically challenging, there was just 10. Justen Lee; Round House 3:29:34 3. Chase Pinkham; Vanguard Cycling 1:06:48 17. Joshua Bowles 2:10:51 14. Tom Eckstein 1:33:05 today!” I jumped up as three racers no easy riding. I had to be paying 11. Michael Van Hook; Contender/Sambucca 3:29:38 4. Ken Webster 1:07:22 18. Jeremy Ward 2:12:20 15. Terrel Bird 1:33:49 constant attention to the trail." She 12. Karsten Shumway; Canyon Bicycles Draper 5. Bonn Turkington; Canyon Bicycles 1:08:53 19. Andrew Wight 2:18:44 16. Patrick English M 1:35:18 sped by me. In a panic, I got back on 3:32:30 6. Eric Moore; Contender Bicycles 1:08:55 20. Lincoln James 2:23:49 17. Bob Vayo 1:36:04 the bike, determined to make up for overcame a slow start, and improved 13. Michael Macci; RMCC/Who's Your Daddy Energy 7. Paul Terry 1:09:36 Citizen 30+ Female 18. David Branch; David Branch 1:37:04 over the course of the race. She Drink 3:33:21 8. Perry Hall; Wright/park City Rides 1:09:49 1. Leslie Schofield 1:20:38 19. Chris Stock 1:37:51 lost time. After a few minutes my 14. Davis Hague; Sun Summit Jr cycling 3:41:46 9. Rob Brasher; Miduole / Barbacoa 1:09:55 2. Bev Morris 1:20:39 20. Thomas Jackson 1:39:46 body protested, urging me to slow finished feeling very strong, "I tend 15. Derek Brown; Team Dobbiaco 3:42:29 10. Shane Powell; Powell Ophthalmology 1:09:56 3. Tanya Kjeldsberg 1:21:41 21. Bill Twinting; Divide by Zero 1:41:40 to get faster and stronger as the race Category 5 Men 11. Matthew Peterson; Contender 1:10:03 4. Karin Carestia 1:22:20 22. Marshall Empey 1:41:42 down and assess the damage from the 1. Erik Harrington; Rocky Mountain Cycling Club 12. Kirk Minor; Vanguard Media Group Cycling 5. Ellen Mason 1:28:04 23. Howard Metz; Dr Pepper 1:43:50 crash. I had a deep cut above my eye, progresses, so by the time I started 2:13:42 Team 1:10:13 6. Jennifer Cherland; Jennifer Cherland 1:34:35 24. Charlie Whiting 1:48:00 Stage 3 I was feeling very good." 2. Andrew Coubrough; GAS/ Intrinsik 2:14:41 13. Gene Smith; Mi Duole / Barbacoa 1:10:15 7. Shannon Clawson 1:35:46 25. Randy Macdonald 1:48:38 my shoulder was bruised, and my 3. Dave Hogan; Ogden One 2:15:16 14. David Gontrum 1:10:18 8. Sherri Davis 1:36:46 26. Richard Arner 1:49:34 elbow was bleeding. As I rode down The race was fast and furious. The 4. Jason Goodfellow; University of Utah cycling 15. Dustin Thiel; Porcupine Cycling 1:10:31 9. Teresa Hall 1:40:12 27. Ken Kozole 1:59:19 course had many long steady climbs, team 2:15:18 Cat 5 a Men 10. Rosanne Watson 1:42:19 28. Mark Viehweg 2:09:18 the trail I kept re-living the crash. 5. David Saurman; David Saurman 2:15:27 1. Johnny Spillane; Johnny Spillane 1:06:05 11. Melanie White 1:42:50 29. Russell Jex 2:15:28 The loud crack of hitting the trail face climbs that cried out to be ridden 6. Ron Palmer-Leger 2:15:30 2. Tj Uriona 1:07:41 12. Alisa Doman 1:44:16 30. Richard Grisard 2:26:36 fast. “I was a little worried about the 7. Alex Whitney; Porcupine Cycling 2:19:35 3. Michael Ambre; Poison Spider 1:08:43 13. Monica Ferreira 1:48:44 Citizen Under 20 Male first, the sharp, then dull pain of trail 8. Dave Ramsay; Porcupine Cycling 2:23:40 4. Tyler Kirk; Dna Cycling 1:08:48 14. Darcie Gorman 1:48:49 1. Mitch Taylor 1:30:33 rash, and the shock of hitting the dirt course, with all the changes we had 9. James Evans 2:28:03 5. Rich Patterson; Parks Sportsman 1:11:03 15. Marie Kimball 1:50:35 2. Dean Wilson 2:09:05 to make, but racers were very happy 10. Erik Linn; ICE Rocky Mtn Surgery Center 2:43:39 6. Lance Lindberg 1:11:57 16. Natalie Kaddas 1:59:10 so quickly… I still do not know what Master Men 35+ 7. Christian Niederhauser; Highlander Bike 1:12:06 Citizen 30+ Male caused me to crash. with it,” remarked Lyubner. “I loved 1. Scott Allen; Canyon Bicycles 3:52:59 8. Greg Matthews 1:12:25 1. Tim White; Bikeman.com 1:12:27 Around me, another classic race the course!” Pilling said. "You can't 2. Justin Kline; ICE/Rocky Mountain Surgery Center 9. Christopher Thresher 1:13:01 2. Michael Higgins 1:14:50 Allan Butler Memorial Criterium, 3:53:10 10. Seth Bradley; Dna Cycling 1:14:37 3. Taylor Dudley 1:15:42 was unfolding. Some of Utah’s stron- get better trails than the ones in Park 3. James Berry 3:53:46 11. Andrew Robinson; Sbr Sports 1:14:50 4. Moses Fernandez 1:17:40 Idaho Falls, Idaho, July 14, 2007 City,” remarked Hollingshed, "the 4. Todd Jankiewicz; Intermountain Orthopaedics 12. Eric Martin 1:14:55 5. Andrew Cooper 1:17:40 Junior Men gest riders came out as a team, riding Cycling/LRCC 3:54:06 13. Cortlan Brown; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 6. Ron Mason 1:19:12 1. Eric Stratton; Peaked Sports 100 miles in relay fashion, faster course was world class." I would 5. Kyle Brown; Ogden One 3:54:17 1:15:06 7. Michael Dodd 1:21:52 2. Jacob Hansen have to agree. In fact, I’d say the 6. Henry Harper; Intermountain Orthopaedics 14. Jason Bultman; Jamesframes 1:16:14 8. Cj Murray 1:21:56 3. Dale Dunn than any previous E100 team had Cycling/LRCC 3:54:32 15. Greg Deyle; Porcupine Cycling 1:16:29 9. Steve Hanes; Vanguard Media Group (Vmg) 4. Jared Fielding ever done. “Last year we came from course was beautifully difficult, chal- 7. Milt Gillespie; Lactic Acid Cycling 3:54:38 Cat 5 B Men 1:21:58 5. Erich Pew; ICE/Rocky Mountain Sugery Center behind on the final stage to win, so lenging, but worth the colossal effort. Master Men 45+ 1. Reed Wycoff 1:09:59 10. Steve Macurdy 1:21:58 Master Men 35+ 1. John McKone; CCB/Volkswagen/Time 2:57:17 2. Ren Gibbons; Biker's Edge 1:10:22 11. Ryan Merkley 1:21:58 1. Kirk Eck; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic this year we wanted to try and estab- I came out into a clearing, high up on 2. Donald Armstrong; Bountiful Mazda 2:57:56 3. Rick Grahn 1:11:51 12. Shep Wolsey 1:23:40 2. Ted Burgess; Intermountain Orthopaedics lish an early lead, and see if we could the Mid-mountain trail, and below me 3. Jerald Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda 2:58:20 4. Matt Wride; Canyon Bicycles Salt Lake 1:12:05 13. Eddie Myers; Swiss Forza 1:23:45 Cycling/LRCC 4. Dirk Cowley; FFKR/SBO P/B Xango 2:58:34 5. Russ Sundbeck 1:12:24 14. Adam Eresuma 1:25:40 3. Rodney Riley; TREK Racing Team 19 hold it,” recapped Eric Rasmussen of the valley was seeing the first rays 5. Tony Chesrow; Cole Sport 2:58:54 6. Michael Ross 1:15:04 15. Aaron Lewis 1:25:45 4. Todd Jankiewicz; Intermountain Orthopaedics the Porcupine/Specialized team. He of the morning sun. It helped abate 6. Dale Maughan 3:03:24 7. Michael Weeks; Guru's / Havoc 1:15:43 16. Todd Holsten; Todd Holsten 1:26:04 Cycling/LRCC 7. Jeff Clawson; Canyon Bicycles 3:04:13 8. Rick Sunderlage; Dna Cycling 1:16:06 17. Fred Grimmer; Fred Grimmer 1:26:22 5. Justin Kline; ICE/Rocky Mountain Sugery Center continued: “We had a strong team, the pain of the race, and remind me 8. David Ryan; Fitzgerald's Bicycles 3:10:44 9. Jason Prigge 1:16:09 18. John Petren 1:26:33 6. Jim Crouch; Intermountain Orthopaedics but some of our guys had been off why I love to ride my mountain bike. 9. William Pedler; Team DARE 3:10:53 10. Mark Zidek; Wright/park City Rides 1:18:13 19. Trev Umble 1:27:07 Cycling/LRCC 10. Kevin Shepherd; Mi Duole 3:11:33 11. Adam Koett 1:18:14 20. Jan Bruening 1:27:28 7. Henry Harper; Intermountain Orthopaedics the mountain bike for years.” Dave But of course, it would not be an 11. Albert Pendergrass; Bozeman Masters' Velo 12. Kevin Nelson 1:18:16 21. Bryan Young 1:28:46 Cycling/LRCC Harward, one of Utah’s strong road E100 series race without some severe 3:12:12 13. Chad Burt; Porcupine/canyon Sports 1:19:29 22. Ryan Packer; Omniture 1:29:04 8. Bob Walker; Bountiful Mazda 12. Robert Ray 3:12:40 14. Brad Burnett 1:19:41 23. Dave Bagley; Omniture 1:29:34 9. Kurt Holzer; Intermountain Orthopaedics racers, led the race off for the team, altitude gain at some point. Late in 13. Kevin Leake; Black Bottoms Cycling 3:13:24 15. Brian Lynn Davis 1:20:34 24. Ken Boyer 1:30:06 Cycling/LRCC and although he had not raced his the 50-mile course, riders were taken 14. Bob Walker; Bountiful Mazda 3:16:39 Master Men 25. Jonathan Bone 1:30:35 10. Mitch White; ICE/Rocky Mountain Sugery Center up the spectacular Spiro switchbacks. 15. Kenneth Chord; Cole Sport 3:18:24 1. Scott Allen; Canyon Bicycles 1:06:25 26. Daniel Bedoya 1:30:45 Women mountain bike since 2003, he estab- Master Men 55+ 2. Dan Minert; Bountiful Mazda 1:06:33 27. Luke Embley 1:31:26 1. Kris Walker; Team Bobs-Bicycles.com lished a solid early lead—a lead they This proved to be a very difficult sec- 1. Ken Louder; FFKR Architects\ Sportsbaseonline. 3. Tim Sewell; Ruby Canyon Cycles 1:06:35 28. Jim Webb 1:31:46 2. Tana Stone tion of riding for me, and I lost some com p/b XANGO 3:09:29 4. Todd Neumarker 1:07:47 29. Matthew Nielsen 1:32:10 3. Heather Holmes; Kenda/X-Fusion did not relinquish. “Our final rider 2. Phil Rotherham; Bozeman Masters Velo 3:11:35 5. Mike Hanseen; Salt Lake Cycling 1:10:31 30. Brodie Pollard 1:32:57 4. Courtney Tracy; ICE/Rocky Mountain Surgery was first-time mountain bike racer time to riders who still had power in 3. Gary Simmons; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Club 6. Stephen Tueller; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 31. Jim Kane; Starbucks 1:33:01 5. Shanin Miller; Canyon Bicycles their churning legs. I went into dam- 3:12:14 1:11:32 32. Bruce Kirby 1:33:34 6. Sherry Randolph Mike Sohm, who had a great race, 4. Bob Marcinko; ICE Rocky Mountain Surgery 7. Andrew Lock; Canyon Bicycles of Slc 1:11:41 33. Dan Bowden 1:34:20 7. Erika Sweigert extending our lead. We finished two age control mode, and just did what I 3:30:58 8. William Johnson 1:13:21 34. Wyatt Larsen 1:34:35 Men Category 4/5 could to get up and over the big climb 5. Michael Fleming; I C O 3:31:44 9. James Ferguson; Bountiful Mazda 1:15:20 35. David Entwistle 1:35:42 1. Mike Pimm; Who wants me? hours and 38 minutes in front of 2nd Junior Men 15-18 10. Sam Moore 1:16:36 36. Jonathan Rose; Revolution/ Peek Fastners 2. Gary Swain; SBR place,” Rasmussen concluded. It was and down into the finish. I crashed 1. Chase Pinkham; Vanguard Cycling 2:20:49 11. Ron Palmer-ledger 1:17:30 1:36:01 3. David Spainhower; Rocky Mountain Cycling Club yet again with only a few miles left to 2. Tyler Wall; Ogden One 2:21:58 12. Marc Rosello; Porcupine/canyon Sports 1:23:25 37. Grant Crowell 1:36:02 4. Cary Krusoff; ICE/Rocky Mountain Surgery Center one of the strongest team-relay per- 3. Nick Enthoven; Matrix Cycling 2:28:15 13. Dave Benson; Epo 1:25:19 38. Jeff Wiberg 1:36:36 5. Terry Stone; MiDuole/Barbacoa formances in the history of the event, race, but somehow despite the painful 4. Colby Benz; Sun Summit Cycling Club 2:38:53 14. Paul Pixton 1:35:48 39. Michael Rylant 1:37:00 6. Josh Hansen day, I sailed down the final descent 5. James Pope; CMJC/Scheels 2:39:03 Master Men 40. Brad Webb 1:38:35 7. Colton Osterhout; Sun Summit and added to the atmosphere of strong 6. Jackson Long; Sun Summit Cycling Club 2:39:21 1. John Mckone; Ccb/volkswagen 1:06:28 41. Jerry Jensen 1:39:01 8. Mitch White; ICE/Rocky Mountain Surgery Center competition. with a wide grin across my face. As 7. Conor O'Leary; CMJC/Scheels 2:48:40 3. Mark Zimbelman; Bountiful Mazda 1:06:31 42. Will Hanson 1:41:46 9. David Saurman; Fitzgerald's I finished I was greeted with other 8. Clayton O'Leary; CMJC/Scheels 2:49:43 2. Ed Chauner; Barbacoa/miduole 1:06:44 43. Brady Rasmussen 1:44:04 10. Lance Lehnhof; Porcupine Cycling As the race progressed I was able Junior Men 10-14 4. Barry Makarewicz; New Moon 1:08:50 44. Mike Tall Thinair 1:44:42 Men Pro/1/2/3 to recover from my crash and rejoin wide smiles and tired legs. The motto 1. Wyatt Hatch; CMJC/Scheels 1:48:29 5. Donald Armstrong; Bountiful Mazda 1:08:52 45. Jeff Rose 1:44:49 1. Gardie Jackson; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic for the E100 series is “Mind Over 2. Tony Butler; CMJC/Scheels 2:09:10 6. Jeff Clawson; Canyon Bicycles 1:11:03 46. Christopher Foote 1:47:05 2. Ryan Barrett; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic my pursuit of the leaders in the solo 3. Grey Osment; CMJC/Scheels 2:09:18 7. Steve Wilcox; Porcupine/specialized Racing 1:11:37 47. Mckay Packer 1:48:20 3. Ira Tibbitts; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic race. At the front of the field was Mountains” and the event proved Category 1-2-3 Women 8. Clyde Done; Ffkr/sports Base Online.com P/b 48. David Petersen 1:48:21 4. Kirk Eck; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic that sentiment in a large way. Team 1. Tiffany Pezzulo; Ivory Homes 3:27:12 Xango 1:11:46 49. Eric Whiting 1:48:37 5. Sam Krieg; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic 12-hour solo winner Brad Pilling. “I 2. Kirsten Kotval; Ivory Homes 3:27:25 9. Gary Gardiner; Bountiful Mazda 1:12:06 50. Mark Muir 1:52:49 6. Craig Kidd; ICE/Rocky Mountain Sugery Center had a bad day Friday leading into the riders and soloists alike were tested 3. Karen Appleby-Krieg; Team Bobs-Bicycles.com 10. Tek Kilgore; Vanguard 1:12:11 51. Scott Kettle 2:04:47 7. Nate Thomas; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic and challenged. It is the hallmark 3:27:29 11. Lance Newey; Specialized/sierra Nevada 1:13:24 52. Kyle Foye 2:18:50 8. Brandon Lynch; Sun Summit race, so I was unsure how I was going 4. Jen Ward; JR Smith Coaching/Intermountain 12. Sam Wolfe; Canyon Bicycles 1:13:28 53. Bryan O'meara; Porcupine 2:29:14 9. Sandy Perrins; Sienna Dev't - Goble Knee Clinic to feel Saturday,” Pilling noted, “but feature of these races. No matter how Financia 3:27:33 13. Nate Timms; Mi Duole 1:14:43 54. Dan Washburn 2:36:19 10. Ali Goulet; FFKR Architects/Sportsbaseonline. I felt great. I have never felt so good much fun we have riding our moun- 5. Sandy Hyra; Squadra Velocita 3:28:27 14. Ken Yonemura; Vmg 1:14:43 Citizen 40+ Female com p/b XANGO 6. Patty Davis; Ivory Homes 3:28:33 15. Louis Riel; Canyon Bicycles 1:15:06 1. Erika Lloyd 1:25:09 for so long in a race; it turned out to tain bikes, these races will break you 7. Laura Patten; Vanguard Media Group Cycling Master Men 2. Beverly Lynch 1:32:27 be a magical day.” Indeed, Brad rode down to your core, force you to dig Team 3:28:35 1. Hardin Davis 1:16:06 3. Cheryl Krusko; New Moon Media 1:34:33 8. Darcie Strong; Team Intermountain Financial/JR 2. Gary Simmons; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Club 4. Joro Walker 1:47:03 away from the field for a wire-to-wire deep and find a way out, find a way Smith Co 3:28:39 1:22:08 5. Roxanne Kammerer; Recovery Channel 1:56:01 victory, further extending his lead in to overcome the pain, and finish with 9. Laura Howat; Vanguard Media Group 3:28:51 3. Shannon Storrud; Porcupine Cycling 1:22:14 6. Kris Bates 2:18:40 10. Chantel Thackeray; Ivory Homes 3:29:01 4. Chris Reveley 1:22:48 7. Karen Johnson 2:40:11 the overall E100 points series. “Brad a smile on your face. 5. Bradley Rich; Canyon Bicycles of Salt Lake 1:24:00 Citizen 40+ Male 24 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2007 route 211 A Conversation With Massimo Testa: History, Training, TOSH, and Doping

ing was still just riding the miles, in 1997, and I was team doctor for max, we work on that, whatever, simulating the races, group rides. I Mapei until 2001. In fact, that first biomechanics, economy of energy introduced them to training method- year with Mapei, we were the win- and oxygen. A person’s economy ology and research, and one of the ners in 70 races that year. could be improving, the way their big sponsors that I had right away CU: Do you work with current body produces power on less oxy- was Eric Heiden, who was a rider teams or riders? gen, and that’s almost invisible with- for the team. So we were talking and MT: Current riders I am working out testing. We do a lot of aerobic decided to do research and develop with? So, as a team, I am work- capacity, a lot in the no man’s land testing and training methodology. ing with BMC. Along with Eric between maximum and minimum, And I became the team doctor, Heiden, we cover the Tour of where a lot of the work is performed staying even when it became Team Georgia, not with any one team, in sports. Many times, a rider will Motorola. just as doctors for the race. As spend too much time involved at the CU: Would you consider yourself individual rider, I am working with maximum aerobics levels. I have one of the pioneers of scientific Levi Leipheimer since three years found that this is not good, and we training? ago when he left Rabobank for stay much more in the large middle MT: I think one of the first ones, for Gerolsteiner. Gerolsteiner did not area. cycling yeah. I was not the only one. have a team trainer, so I began to CU: Is there an aspect of training or There were several in Italy around be more involved with Levi then. performing that your experience has that time, but I was one of them He will be calling here soon today shown to be particularly harder than Massimo 'Max' Testa at TOSH. Photo: Greg Overton for sure. Much of the research and to discuss the time trial coming in the others for athletes? information at this time was coming today’s stage (Stage 19 of the 2007 MT: That depends on the individual By Greg Overton then continue into whatever special- from East Germany and Russia from Tour de France, which Leipheimer again, the body type, the peripheral ization you want. I knew that I want- twenty years before us. I met one won decisively, ed.). I also work and central fatigue rates and the I had the opportunity recently to ed to be a sports doctor, and thought of these doctors in Italy at a confer- with Ivan Dominguez, Aaron Olsen goals. One thing that may be a prob- have a conversation with Massimo it might be in soccer, but looking at ence, 1981, this professor from Kiev. who is now T-Mobile, which has its lem in this area is that a rider’s goal (Max) Testa, MD. Max has been the fitness level of cyclists, I wanted This professor was in charge of the own trainer, and I work with Chris may not suit the body’s capabilities. involved in cycling since the early to be involved with this sport. Part lab where they tested the track and Baldwin for several years. Here and Some riders become stronger as the eighties, as one of the sport’s well- of my curriculum was in testing cycling athletes. I was appointed his there I work with Chris Horner. He’s work increases. Take Levi and this known team doctors and as one of athletes, and many of those were driver for the visit, so we talked. I not a guy who works closely with a year’s Tour. If there were another the pioneers of scientific testing and cyclists. So I was lucky. Some of the learned some things from him that I trainer, more old school, but we talk week, he would kill everyone. He training of riders. He has been on riders who were tested had questions put into my own methodology. about his training often. We have is right now the strongest rider and staff at Intermountain Healthcare’s about training and asked for help. CU: Were they doing things then been in contact during the Tour de getting better, but the hard days world class facility, TOSH (The CU: You’ve been involved with that we still use today? France. I work with Masters, women are over. In the first time trial, he Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital), many prestigious cyclists since that MT: Oh yes, things we did in the racers and juniors. I enjoy working was strong, but lost everything in located in Murray. Doctor Testa time. 80’s, they were already doing in the with everyone. the first 10, 15 kilometers. If you is a gregarious 51 year old who is MT: Yes, early on, when I was still early 70’s. They were really simulat- CU: Do you work with riders who analyze the time trial, it was about unmistakably Italian, in accent, pace a medical student, I realized that this ing and stressing and testing them, are not elite level riders? pacing. He lost time early, but was and manner, and as engaging an testing was very welcomed by rid- testing oxygen usage and efficiency. MT: Elite level riders are maybe still very strong at the end. It was ambassador for cycling as one might ers, so I developed my own way of He gave me a lot of information on 5%. I work with everyone for testing long time trial, so he went out a encounter. We spent nearly two testing and training the cyclists. organizing, scheduling and training and exercise programs, any patient little too controlled. He is a guy hours together talking about his his- CU: I think you worked with one of that no one else had at that moment. who comes to the lab. For direct who thinks about everything, very tory, training and coaching, doping my favorite riders, Argentin. For instance, one methodology at coaching programs, it is usually elite controlled and well thought out, and in cycling, and his involvement with MT: Argentin? Yes, I was involved the time was to measure a rider’s riders, though. he finished very strong, losing only TOSH and with friend and fellow with performance testing of Argentin intensity from the top down. But CU: Is there one aspect of testing 26 seconds to Vino, who was incred- doctor Eric Heiden. as a young pro (1986 World road it’s wrong to measure this way. It that you rely on as a cornerstone or ible in the last ten kilometers. That’s Champion Moreno Argentin). I should be measured from the bottom foundation for your coaching and very good because Vino is a much History worked with him because he was up, and I still do it like this. Start training programs? bigger and stronger guy, so to lose Cycling Utah (CU): Where did you coming with his team two, three at the bottom, easy, and build to MT: I rely on the methodology. I 2.6 seconds per kilometer to Vino grow up? times a year to be tested. I was a race intensity, including the ratio of try to stick to this approach. If you is nothing. Levi was basically the Max Testa (MT): I grew up Lake guinea pig in this testing myself as peripheral to central fatigue. Another are training for a goal, the Tour same level as Vino in the last 10k of Como, northern Italy. It’s a beauti- a medical student. I was testing the thing is that we were, and still do in de France, a time trial, Logan to that time trial. This time trial, next ful, mountainous area and home to fatigue, how much fatigue in the many cases, measure the statistical. Jackson, whatever it is. I look at one, there is nothing to lose, nothing the Tour of Lombardie. sport is peripheral versus central In other words, take the averages the target. You can be tremendously to save, so I expect him to be very CU: Were you a cyclist as a youth? (muscular versus mental, ed.). We from a group of athletes, a group of strong and a great time trialist, but strong from the beginning. I will tell MT: I was drawn to cycling in the tested together in the same room at tests, etc and take this information if your goal is to do well in the him to warm up like it’s a prologue, 70’s, with Merckx and Gimondi. I the same intensity. He lasted three to use. This means nothing when mountains, even though you may be maybe 45 minutes, and unleash the did a few races as a junior. I was hours before losing motivation, you work with the individual, and very fit, when the group accelerates, power from the start. a decent sprinter and an average central fatigue. I lasted five hours, this is what they were doing then, and you need to be able to develop CU: Do you expect him to move climber. But there were too many my fatigue was peripheral because working with each rider individu- that quick power to go with them up? Can he overtake Contador? better cyclists there at that time. It I was more interested academi- ally, and it’s another thing I took but have not trained properly for it, MT: Perhaps. He could well do was very popular sport, along with cally in the testing, you know? It from the experience. Each individual you can be the fittest in the second this; he is stronger rider right now. soccer. By the time I was late teens was University of Pavia, northern must be looked upon as unique case, group. So, that is the target. Then I But the motivation of the jersey I played both. I was better at soccer, Italy. We had Gis Gelati team and everyone who comes to me is a look at the athlete to see if the target is amazing. I have seen it many so I dropped cycling to be full time with Saronni (1982 World Road new individual and I test and coach is reasonable. times. Hampsten one year in Tour soccer player. But I was attracted Champion Giuseppi Saronni, ed.) and train for them and their goals, CU: Have you ever had to tell an of Romandie, it was Andy in the to the type of training for cycling. and, Battaglin (Giovanni Battaglin, period. That’s where the medicine athlete that the goal is not realistic, leader’s jersey, and Indurain only 20 In the end, soccer is still a game, 1981 Giro D’ Italia and Vuelta a comes in. In medicine, we work based upon their body type or test- seconds behind. Andy was normally so when you are tired, you walk or Espana Champion), and others. But with individuals, and in training and ing results. losing between 3 and 6 seconds leave the game, you can still finish I was not the coach at this point, just coaching we should as well. And the MT: Oh yes, if the goal is not rea- per kilometer to Indurain in time and even play well. But cycling was involved in performance testing. United States is such a big country, sonable, or reachable, that is what trials, but this day he rode the best all the time difficult. You really have CU: When and how did you become that it is difficult to get away from I do. We must all agree that the time trial of his life, losing only 1.5 to push yourself. And the speed and a rider coach and team doctor? statistical basis for everything. target is reasonable. Because people seconds a kilometer and he kept the crashes – if you crash high speed on MT: My first rider to coach was CU: What other factors do you sometimes have the high expecta- jersey, winning the overall in the the downhill – it really is a sport that Andy Hampsten, along with the 7-11 include? tions, and if they are not progressing Tour of Romandie. And it was the gives you a lot of adrenaline rushes. team. In 1985, the 7-11 team was MT: It is physiology of the indi- or cannot get there, they completely motivation of wearing the jersey on The speed, the danger and all. coming to ride the Giro d’Italia for vidual, cardiopulmonary informa- lose motivation and go from willing the last day. You don’t want anyone CU: When did you become closely the first time, but they had no doc- tion of the individual, the goals and to give 200% to not wanting to give to take it from you. It’s back to cen- involved with cycling? tor. One of my associates said to me, needs for that person, ergonomics of 10%. Back to statistics in fitness, tral fatigue, motivation, the mental MT: I came back to cycling full “This team from America is coming, the bike, the position for best per- but this is one that is viable, 50% aspect. So, I think Contador will time after medical school. I was and it needs a doctor; it is required formance and efficiency. It is many of people drop off from any activ- have that on his side. thinking I would become a sport each team to have its own doctor. factors. ity in three months, either because doctor. My interest was in training. It would make a good experience their goals were not reasonable, or TOSH I was very involved with cardio- for you, and you should do it. Take Training and Coaching because they cannot see improve- CU: You and Eric Heiden came to pulmonary as a doctor, and given care of these American riders.” I CU: You’ve been involved with ment. Sometimes, improvement can TOSH together. the nature of sport, it is involved knew that I was capable and I felt other teams as well as 7-11 and be almost invisible, but it’s there. MT: Correct, it has been one year with a lot of cardiopulmonary train- ready to do this, I had been exposed Motorola. CU: How do you counter that as a now, we came last year, August, we ing and testing. In Italy, and most to racing, so I said yes. These guys MT: Yes, After Motorola, there was coach or trainer? came to Utah and to TOSH. places outside the U.S., there is not were looking for any cutting edge MG Tecnogym for two years, and MT: I show them the results through CU: Do you have a clinic that you a path straight to being a physiolo- training advice and help. Track and then Asics, with Bartoli and Bettini. testing. Back to the methodology moved here? Are you working for or gist or sports doctor. You must first field was using biomechanical and A group of us, riders and team per- that I know works. We test and mea- alongside TOSH? complete regular medical school and scientific training, but cycling train- sonnel went from Asics to Mapei sure. If we need to work on VO2 MT: So, we were working for the AUGUST 2007 cycling utah.com 25

University of California, Davis, CU: Maybe after Simpson’s death? go away, especially now, if they similar group, sports medicine. And (British champion Tom Simpson are found with doping. Based on TOSH we already knew through passed out and never recovered on my experience, the teams are very speed skating. They provide the ser- the Mont Ventoux climb in the 1967 scared of doping. They lose every- vices for the US speed skating, and Tour de France, his autopsy revealed Eric, obviously, has been involved high levels of amphetamines and thing. Plus, in Europe now, doping is considered a federal crime. You Your race results with skating as the team doctor for alcohol). a number of years. So we’re coming MT: Maybe. That may have been are found guilty, you go to jail, end here anyway to do the testing and so the beginning of the impetus to of story. we developed a relationship with the control doping. But I think the CU: A central figure in many scan- depend on how staff and some of the scientists, and mindset was begun that it must dals has been Dr. [Michele] Ferrari. last year they made an invitation, be done to compete, and the doc- MT: His name keeps coming back. I so we came. So, Eric does mostly tors would manage it, that they are orthopedic surgery and I do mostly professionals, so they know how to think his business is increasing from cardiopulmonary. TOSH is a great manage these things. I was talking the publicity! I think Ferrari is a facility and pretty unique in what it to a retired professional cyclist, in good doctor, and very good at what fT[[ offers. his 50’s or 60’s, after the Festina he does. It is numbers. If you have CU: Are you and Eric partners in case, and he was saying, ‘that’s all a sport where doping is a problem, your own clinic here? for publicity, if you go hunting, you and many top riders are drawn in to you train, MT: No we are not. We are both on carry a rifle like everyone else. If it, and you are the coach who has staff here. I should say that I am on you don’t want to carry the rifle, staff and Eric is a member of the you don’t go hunting.’ So that was more top riders than any other, then surgical partnership here. But we the philosophy of that era I think. surely you are going to have more not just how have been working together in this But I think this began to change in publicity as those riders test posi- same basic arrangement for seven the 80’s when science entered into tive or have links to doping. You years now, both at the university and the sport. I attended a conference have to understand that a doctor sees now here at TOSH. We’ve known back then regarding what is doping a rider every couple of months or each other for twenty years, more, in cycling and what is not. It was something like that under normal since 1985. just beginning to become known the results of some of these substances circumstances. You design a regi- WPaS Doping on the rider’s health, and the discus- men, then the rider goes home or to CU: Given your position and the sions were, like, should you admin- his racing program, and you cannot you train. events in cycling, as recently as this ister to a rider, after ten days in the monitor what he is doing to himself year’s Tour, I want to talk about Tour de France, a drop of testoster- while he is not with you. You speak doping and get your thoughts if one, managed by a doctor, to restore on the phone, but you are not there that’s okay. the natural levels in the body? Is this to see what he is doing to himself. MT: Sure, okay. doping? If it is done properly, is this CU: What is your point of view on preventive medicine? The fatigue Operation Puerto is an example. The doping? Do you feel it’s been in and body damage done in a race like riders involved went there on their Comprehensive performance cycling for a long time and the test- this, is it worse to do no preventive own. They all have team doctors ing is now catching up, so detection medicine? A problem is that it was or personal doctors, but they went testing, training programs, and is the new factor? Is it being scruti- not always managed and the idea seeking this doctor in Spain who nutrition counseling for cyclists nized more now, which implies that that if a little bit is good, a lot is bet- was selling a magic potion. If Dr. it was ignored before? Or are riders ter, and you have riders self medi- Ferrari has a rider in this group, he of all abilities, including: truly doping more as it appears on cating and trying different things the surface? to compete. But if it is supervised may not know it until the press tells MT: First, no one should deny that to prevent damage to the body, not him about it. It is the riders who • Bike fit there is a problem with doping in to create superman, is this doping? must take some responsibility. • VO2 max and sub-max thresholds sport. We have too many teams That was the question even in the CU: In your involvement with and riders with Festina, Puerto, 80’s. Some saw this as cutting edge, American teams and riders, was • Lactate profiles Basso, Ullrich and so on. It’s not but most determined that it was dop- there any discussion of doping, any just cycling mind you. Many sports ing and should be made illegal. curiosity to try it? • Personal coaching are having this problem, but if there CU: And when it becomes such a is a case in cycling, it seems to get gray area, a lot of people are bound MT: No. I mean, there was curios- more publicity. For some reason, we to cross the line, knowingly or not, ity about what is happening, is this expect the cyclist to be already dop- until the lines are made clear. guy or that guy doing something, For more information or to ing before detection, like it’s a tradi- MT: In sport, doping became a cul- that kind of thing. But with 7-11, set up an appointment, tion of the sport. So I think there is tural thing. I don’t think anyone that the riders were just interested in more sensitivity of it in cycling than, does this doping is a bad person. I how to train better, become faster by call (801) 314-2300. say, football or some other sport. don’t think they want to step up to the training and coaching, because CU: Why do you think that is the the starting line if they think they case? Is it because of the heightened cannot compete. If everyone else is there was a lot of new information scrutiny of Lance Armstrong year doing it, then what’s the choice? I that was brought to them from my after year during his dominance in think this is the problem we have experience that they were interested the Tour? to work. I think doping comes from in. As the time went by, it was just MT: Nah, not really. I started work- several things. One is that some peo- to rely on the proven methodol- ing in cycling in the 80’s, so before ple don’t perceive doping as cheat- ogy again. And we had good suc- EPO, before blood doping and so ing, the cultural aspect. The second cess with 7-11 and with Motorola, on. But cyclists do superhuman one is that doping belongs to money things, riding in the mountains, great interests. These things are expensive, capped by Andy’s Giro win and distances at speed, day after day. So but if it increases your performance Armstrong’s World Championship. I think to some people, they think by a few seconds, it could mean that the cyclists must do something a lot of money in winnings, spon- It’s very compelling to sit with to achieve these things that normal sorships, endorsements and these Dr. Testa and talk about these top- people cannot think of. So, when things. So the temptation for a rider ics. He is very forthright and open doping is detected, it is like, ‘see I who is almost the winner, a few to discuss any aspect of his work knew they were not super human.’ seconds behind, is a lot of money. And then the entire sport is tainted The third one is that the people who and the sport. And his wealth of in this way. give you the dope are getting money knowledge and experience is unique, CU: Can it be accomplished without for it, so they are telling you it will especially here in the U.S. As one supplementing of some sort? make you great. They have created of the pioneers of modern training MT: It is the nature of the sport, the market by telling riders that this and testing, coach to some of the extreme effort. They are supposed guy or that guy is doing it, and ‘you best riders of the past twenty five to do this repetitively. It’s the hard- had better do it, too, you would be years, and one of the nicest people est sport on the body. And there is stupid if you don’t do this.’ In Italy, in cycling a lot of tradition of magic they have found organized crime you could hope to meet, Max is a potions, with Coppi and Bartali rackets where athletes are sold saline wonderful addition to our commu- with this potion with wine, eggs and solution as doping products because nity and the staff at TOSH. He and things and no one knew what their athletes are good customers, lucra- Dr. Heiden have brought a special masseuse was adding to the water tive, and they have money, they pay element to the facility that is unique bottles before each day’s stage. In with cash and they will not come and provides cyclists in Utah with the 60’s was the time of the amphet- after you or expose you. an exclusive opportunity to benefit amines and chemicals. There was no CU: Do you think there is pressure obvious problem; I don’t think they from teams to use doping products? from their experience in the sport. knew that it was harmful. I don’t MT: No. The teams are scared of For more information on TOSH, think there were doping controls at it. The teams live by the sponsor- visit. www.intermountainhealthcare. all until the late 60’s. ship, so they know the money will org. 26 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2007

Remembrance A Tribute to a Rich Perrier, a True Mountain Biking Legend

By Ron Lindley are many. “sweetie” for nine years, and his Rich was truly one of the most favorite mountain biking buddy, The phone rang, it was early and likeable people I’ve ever known. Dennis McCormick. I learned I was getting ready to head to work. He had a quick but polite wit, that Rich was born in 1952 in the The caller was my close friend and a pleasant smile and a genuine Midwest, but he spent the majority long time mountain biking buddy demeanor that you just had to of his youth in the San Francisco Dennis McCormick -- he had some admire. Always positive, polite and Bay Area. Since his Dad had bad news. “Hey Ron, Clifford went honest; he left a trail of good will a career in the Military, he trav- to check on Rich a few minutes ago everywhere he went. You’ll hear eled around a bit and even lived and found him dead on his couch.” this said about people all the time: in Hawaii for a while as a kid. He I was stunned, and both Dennis and “I’ve never heard him/her say a bad migrated to Utah in 1980 to work at Clifford Funk were even more so. word about anyone,” and, at least Solitude for the winter and be a real- Dennis was matter of fact and col- in my experience, it was really true live ski bum (like none of you have lected, but I could sense the grief in of Rich. What goes around comes done that). He liked it so much that his voice as he explained the situa- around; I’ve never met anyone the following year he moved back tion. Rich had been sick for about who’s had anything negative to to Utah and took up residency in 5 days with a particularly nasty say about Rich (except maybe that Park City (like none of you have strain of influenza (Rich was one of they were tired of getting beaten by done that either). Rich was a skilled 5 or 6 Utah residents to die from it him every time they competed in a carpenter and quickly found work that year; I don’t remember hearing mountain bike race). Rich really in the trade (Park City was just at reports of flu taking down that many set an excellent example for his the start of the incredible develop- before or since). Rich’s good friend close friends, co-workers and pretty ment boom that continues today). Clifford Funk knew Rich was pretty much anyone else who crossed paths Rich was an avid telemark skier at sick and hadn’t heard from him in with the man. the time and that was how Dennis a couple of days so he decided to As far as mountain bike racing is first met him on a casual basis dur- check in on him, never expecting concerned, Rich Perrier was hands ing since they were both doing the to make such a painful discovery. down the most dominating Expert local telemark ski races. When the Rich lived alone. If you’ve ever had Veteran Class racer in NORBA his- mountain bike craze really hit the the flu, you know that it’s difficult tory. The Vet Class, (which is no Wasatch Front in 1985, Dennis got to even get up to drink water even longer a USA Cycling category) involved as a volunteer with the if you’re desperately thirsty. You pitted men 35 to 44 years of age “Snug Series”, Utah’s first mountain can’t eat; you have no strength at against one another and, back in the bike race series. Rich and mutual pal all. All you can do is puke, sweat day, was very competitive. Rich Mark Oliver were both dominating and sleep...not good if you’re living won numerous Nationals and domi- those races, and Dennis and Cyndi alone. It just seemed so ironic that nated the Utah scene for most of (who also competed in the series), such a relatively common ailment the late 1980s and early ‘90s. Rich soon became good friends with would claim the life of one of the made the U.S. National Team mul- them. most amazing athletes I’ve ever tiple times and represented well with During our recent conversation, met, especially when he was still podium and Top 10 finishes in both Dennis reflected on the time he and so very fit and vibrant, but it did. cross-country and hill climb races. Rich first met me which was at my That dreary December day will be After he retired from full-time rac- very first mountain bike race back in long remembered by so many who ing he would still kick butt in the 1986. The race was part of a multi- Above: Rich Perrier racing at Sundance in 1991. He always wore knee- loved and respected Rich Perrier, Tour-des-Suds race year in and year stage (mainly road) event held in pads. Photo: Gregg Bromka and believe me when I say that there out. Heber Valley. This “new-fangled” I recently sat down with two mountain bike stage was held on a people who were very close to Rich course that started at the Homestead to learn more about his past history: Resort. The night prior to the race, Cyndi Schwandt, who was Rich’s a friend and I were checking out the

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Rich even has a couple of it (Rich was an avid back country be Dennis’s first mountain bike race on the bike, it just made him look all (eventually he’d find out anyway). trails named after him. snow boarder). Lastly, I’ll never as well, we were both asking Rich, the more formidable, kind of like a Rich was also a very prolific trail To finish up this tribute to Rich, forget the day someone made some the experienced racer, a number of machine. builder in both Summit and Wasatch I’d like to share a couple more of comment about not going to church questions. Actually, they were both Some of my fondest memories counties. Rich and a few other Park my fondest recollections of him. I and riding on Sunday and Rich said, very helpful to me and gave me not with Rich and Cyndi are when we’d City area notables (you know who always thought it was cool when “Mountain biking is my religion”... only directions, but also some sound go exploring in the early days, seek- you are) started building trails long he’d pull up to a race in that old, well, we all miss you buddy, but advice: “you should probably get a ing out new trails to ride. Rich was before it became popular in the area. blue, Ford station wagon with I’ll bet you’re rippin’ it up on that helmet for the race”: I did. Rich responsible for pioneering many of Many of these trails remain today; the homemade bike rack that had buffed single track in the sky. wasn’t racing as his bike was torn today’s most popular routes, some some of the old “bandit trails” have a bike on it worth 4 times more down and the “Focus” frame was of which were initially nothing more been lost to the vast developments than the car. I looked forward Rich Perrier died in December of being re-painted “Rasta” colors: red, than game trails or seldom used that now dominate the outskirts every winter to chasing Rich (and 2003, he was 52 years young. green and gold. Rich was basically acting as Dennis’s pit crew which paid off because Dennis actually won the race! Dennis had some additional help though; a poorly informed course marshal sent the lead pack of several riders off the wrong way and, coming by after the fact and knowing where the course was actually supposed to go, Dennis got to the finish line well before the pack of angry, raging roadies. By the time I got there (finished 2nd to last) Dennis and Rich were celebrat- ing the big victory. From that first encounter on, Rich was someone I really liked and respected. Cyndi shared some memorable moments that she spent with Rich. She recalled the 1992 National Championships at Durango when she and Rich both made the National Team and qualified for the World Championships. Another episode she mentioned was at the first ever “official” World Championship Race (also in Durango) at which both she and Rich were chosen for random drug testing. Cyndi recalled “not being able to go” and that she couldn’t leave until she did! After a couple of hours and “having to drink lots of water” she was able to deliv- er and was hence released by race officials. Rich had no such problem that day. Cyndi also mentioned that Rich liked to start at the back of the field during a race. He liked to start slowly, let the guys who blew off the front fade, and then pick off each guy ahead of him one by one. I just remember him getting called up to line all the time and having to eat his dust. Cyndi, Dennis and I all agreed that the most remarkable trait that Rich possessed and that really set him apart as a mountain bike racer was his ability to “dig deeper” than any of his rivals. He wasn’t the strongest, most physically gifted, or most technically skilled rider, he was just unbelievably mentally strong. He could endure pain and suffering during the course of a race to a degree most can’t attain (without dope!). He was driven and relentless and, when he was feel- ing it, he’d crush his foes into the dust. Dennis recalls one example of this when Rich broke his ankle at work early one week, was casted on Wednesday, but modified his cast to race the “Wild Rose Series” final at the Bobsled/Agony Escalator race that Saturday. “If you don’t mind, it don’t matter,” Rich said, after Dennis reminded him that he already had the series champion- ship wrapped up whether he raced or not. Rich won his class that day going away. Before moving to Utah, Rich injured his leg in a min- ing accident, which resulted in one 28 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2007

Association trail crew this spring are because it is obvious that he has more Mountain biking just two milestones of the measure of in mind than just making money. He how bike enthusiasts are beginning to wants things to be right for custom- The Price is Right for Riding view the area. ers. That's because bicycling is a way “We have been getting more and of life for Nance. It's not just some- more requests for information from thing one does to get somewhere, but people who say they are bikers,” it's the getting there that counts. more and more people get to know said Kathy Smith, the director of The example of how he feels about the fun and challenging rides the Carbon County Travel Bureau. about his business and his relation- available, so good in fact that the area “Some of the requests are coming ship with customers can be defined in is becoming a stop for fun rather than from Utahns, some from out-of-state. one instance that occurred in his store a five minute jog to pause just for gas A lot of the requests from people that last summer. on the way to Moab or Fruita. are not your typical tourists; people A man walked into his shop and While Nance is the guru of local with expensive tastes. Our area has looked around. trail biking, he says that his contribu- the amenities to accommodate those "Uh, I'm looking for some bear- tion is small to the sport compared to kinds of people.” ings for my kid’s bike," he said to many who belong to the local club, Nance admits since he opened his Nance. "What do you have?" the Price Area Singletrack Society bike shop in the spring of 2006, trail Nance handed the guy a plastic (PASS). building has not been as big an item package with bearings in it. On it was “This isn’t just about me, or my on his agenda, but the locals are help- the price, and the guy’s lower lip kind shop,” says Nance. “In fact it isn’t ing out and working hard to provide of vibrated, obviously taken back by just about trails or service. It’s about more single tracks for themselves the numbers printed on it. the area and what it offers bikers.” and visitors. "I won't sell you cheap bearings, Price is a town of nearly 10,000 “I have had to keep the business but they'll last," said Nance. people, with the usual types of fast going and it has been hard to do “I will be back after I think about food restaurants and a Super Walmart, what I really want to do, which is to this,” said the guy as he made is way the only one south of Vernal in all of provide more tracks and get people to to the door. southeastern Utah. It is a shopping realize what is here,” says Nance. Nance knew he probably wouldn’t destination for the many small com- But his BicycleWorks shop is the return. munities of Carbon, Emery, part of center of activity for those who ride "Every company that makes any- Wayne and even for some in Grand in town. True, another bike shop is thing good also makes stuff that is County. Yet the town has never been also located in town, but Nance’s not so good," he said. "People look much of a destination in the typical shop is the only specialty store. In the at a name on something and it's a big traveling biker’s eyes when it came last year, since the business opened, name, so they assume it’s good. Look to recreation, unless one needed a it has evolved into something dif- at Ford. They built the Mustang. A room to stay in while visiting the San ferent than what he expected. Sales decade later they built the Pinto." Rafael Swell. of bikes are good, but the service But things are changing and department’s business has grown and changing fast in Carbon County. The actually takes most of the owner’s Continued on page 8 activities of PASS and a visit by time. the International Mountain Biking The reason for this growth is

Riders on Luke's Trail. Photo: Richard Shaw By Richard Shaw years in the Carbon County area. That map helps the imagination of In Fuzzy Nance's bicycle shop a mountain biker take off, as exotic that is located on Main Street in and not so exotic monikers dot the Price, hangs a map. Its underpinnings plotted paper. The trails have names are that of a skilled cartographer, yet like Floating Rocks, Allan's Alley and the obvious result is a view of bike Shh!!! The map on the wall changes trails that have been built over the often, as new trails are added. And as

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