ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR & RACE GUIDE EDITORS Volume 8: MARCH, 2015 Publisher NOTES Seattle Publishing Jay Stilwell, President Dave Iltis, Cycling Utah Editor David Ward, Cycling Utah Publisher Associate Publisher / Editor In Chief Well we did it again! With the help of our advertisers and event Claire Bonin organizers large and small, we managed to fill a record 96 pages Contributors with rides and races in this edition of the Rocky Mountain Tour and Claire Bonin, Martina Brimmer, Race Guide. I remember the first time we put out the publication — Darren Dencklau, Katie Hawkins, Rick Peterson, Kari Studley actually there were two, a race and a tour version, each 32 pages long — eight years ago. Design / Production Amy Beardemphl The popularity of cycling is growing; more people commute to work and school and have discovered the health benefits of riding in Photography Andrew Arnold Photography, B Strong addition to the added pleasure of not sitting in traffic. Ride, Big Mountain Enduro/Nicholas Programs like the largely successful Durango Devo, high school B Ontiveros, Jeff Bivens, John leagues, and clubs are helping develop kids into lifelong cyclists. Callahan, Kara Calvert, Desperado Dual, Rob Gaulke, Rob Hansen, Carl Along those lines, take a look at pages 54 to 61, the athlete profiles Horton, Dave Iltis/CyclingUtah.com, (I have to say it’s my favor- Chris Jorgensen, Janice Kunitsugu - ite section), and you will see J5 Imaging, Marina Lepikhina, Kim Linder, Val Meyer, “While you’re at what I mean. Mountains 2 Deserts, Brian Nelson, Rides are evolving as well Park to Park Pedal, Karl Redel, it, gift them a copy with the gran fondos, gravel Rockwell Relay/Melanie Stewart, grinders and ultra-endurance Marlene Squillaci, Dan Strangfeld, of this guide.” Kari Studley, Swift Industries, events expanding upon the Tour de Ladies, WarginEvents, classic and familiar century Jeff Warner Photographic, Wydaho, format. Mountain bike enduros have gained in popularity, as have Adam Zimmerman cyclocross races, and both have opened up new opportunities for Sales everyone who want to give racing a try in a less intimidating fashion. Claire Bonin, Darren Dencklau, Dave Iltis, Jill Von Buskirk Kids’ races and family-friendly events are also on the rise. Cover Photo All and all, there are plenty of fantastic opportunities out there, Discover Utah with Rockwell Relay with events to suit everyone’s desires and passions. We’ve inven- (June 12-13, 2015). Race or ride it toried more than 1,000 of them — it’s no wonder we needed at your own pace. Photo courtesy of Rockwell Relay/Melanie Stewart more pages. Second Cover pg. 53: Enduro events Cycling in the Rocky Mountain region is vibrant and new events have been rapidly gaining in popu- as well as the long-established ones are shaping this season into a larity over the last couple of years. grand cru. So like I did eight years ago, I urge you to read through Photo courtesy Big Mountain Enduro/ Nick Ontiveros the guide, find an event that appeals to you, and go. Bring a friend, RM TOUR AND RACE GUIDE is published it makes it even more enjoyable. While you’re at it, gift them a copy once a year by Bicycle Paper, Cycling Utah and Seattle Publishing. of this guide. Bicycle Paper, 68 South Washington St., Keep the rubber side down, we’ll see you out there. Seattle, WA 98104. Phone 206.903.1333 or toll free 1.888.836.5720, fax 206.903.8565, email [email protected] Claire Bonin Cycling Utah, 4543 S 700 E., Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Editor 801-268-2652 / [email protected] POSTMASTER Send address changes to: Bicycle Paper, 68 South Washington St. Seattle, WA 98104 All articles, photos and artwork appear in RM TOUR AND RACE GUIDE are the sole prop- erty of the RM TOUR AND RACE GUIDE and Bicycle Paper. 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Though Bicycle Paper staff makes every rea- sonable effort to ensure that event information and dates are accurate, we suggest checking individual websites for any changes and/or updates that may occur. 2 ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR GUIDE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR GUIDE 3 INSIDE LOOK ADVERTISERS & CONTENT FEATURES Yoga for Cyclists .......................6 Handlebar Bag ......................8 ROAD TOURING March – June .................... 10-25 July – December ............26-48 MTB TOURING March – October.............49-52 ROAD RACING Athlete Profiles ....................54 March – June..................62-70 July – October ................70-75 MTB RACING March – June..................76-84 July – November ............84-89 CYCLOCROSS Calendar ..............................90 TRACK Calendar ..............................91 The whole family will enjoy the Wacky Ride (September 13, 2015), benefitting the Douglas County Education Foundation. Photo courtesy WarginEvents MULTISPORT Calendar .........................92-94 America By Bike ...................20 Greenhouse Scholars / Baker City Cycling Classic ...70 Venus de Miles ..................39 TIPS & MORE Basil Doc’s Pizzeria ..............25 GRO Productions / Tour Companies .....................95 Bicycle Adventures ...............31 25 Hours of Frog Hollow ...89 Cycling Clubs ......................96 Bicycle Paper ...................9, 96 Heart of Idaho.......................35 Bike and Barge Hotter than Heck ....................5 Rockwell Relay .....................69 Holland Tours .....................41 Huntsman 140 ......................21 Rocky Mountain Bike Portugal ........................38 Huntsman Senior Games .....75 Cycling Club ......................37 Chile Pepper .........................85 LizardHead Cycling .............. 11 Rocky Mountain City of Aspen Fondo .............19 McKee Classic / McKee Endurance Series ..............79 City of Littleton - Medical Foundation ...........17 Rough Riders 200 ............3, 24 Littleton Criterium .............BC Mount Baker Bicycle Club / Saints to Sinners Colorado Eagle River NW Tandem Rally ..............27 Bike Relay .........................71 Ride / SOS Outreach. ........30 Mountains to Desert Spin Geeks Events .................1 Colorado Cycling / ACA ......IBC Bike Ride M2D Just for Storm Cycles ........................14 Cycling Utah .........................46 Kids Foundation .................45 Summit Challenge ................36 Enchanted Circle Park City Point 2 Point .........87 Tour de Prairie / City of Century Bike Ride .............42 Park to Park Pedal / Cathedral Cheyenne Parks & Rec .....22 Evergreen Health 7 Hills of Gorge Visitor Center ..........47 Tour of Utah ..........................73 Kirkland / KITH ..................16 R+E Cycles.....................26, 48 Triple Bypass / Fire Road Dirt Fondo ............83 Rapid Cycling ..................... IFC Team Evergreen ................29 Good Sam Bike Jam ............40 Rapid Response Vuelta a Keystone ................23 Gran Fondo de Taos / Paramedic Services ...........13 WarginEvents / Taos Sports Alliance ..........33 RAW ride ..............................30 Wacky Bike Ride ...............43 Gran Fondo Kootenai ...........24 Ride for the Pass ..................15 Wydaho ................................51 4 ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR GUIDE INSIDE LOOK RIDE PREPARATION THREE KEY YOGA POSES FOR CYCLISTS Kari Studley, PT, DPT, CYT s you build a base for the season, this is the 1). Press through the feet and legs to lift up the perfect time to incorporate basic yoga poses hips until a stretch is felt on the front of the thighs intoA a stretching and training program. These (Figure 2). The goal is to elevate the hips so they are helpful because they provide great counter are in line with the shoulders and knees. Stop postures and stretches to the traditional forward- immediately if you feel back pain. This exercise flexed cycling position. They also strengthen should be felt in the back of the hips and legs and muscles and joints through multi-directional move- the stretching quads on top. You can hold this ments and balance coordination. Below are three pose for 5 to 30 seconds and/or perform sets of poses that can be performed without a yoga mat, 10 to 20 repetitions. combine basic strengthening with gentle stretch- Downward Dog ing, and are practical for cyclists at any level. This gentle inversion pose is a nice way to open Bridge and stretch the shoulders, back, hamstrings and This pose is a great foundation for cycling and calf muscles. It also works on balance and explor- core stabilization. It also strengthens the ham- ing weight bearing through the hands and feet. To strings and gluteus muscles in a movement similar make this pose more cycling-specific, observe how to pedaling. much weight you are pressing through the extremi- ties. Engage your core by lifting your belly button toward the spine/hips to lighten the load going through the palms. Figure 1 – Pre-bridge Figure 3 – Downward Dog Pose How to Perform: Start in a hands and knees position with fingers pointed forward, slightly wider than the shoulders and keep feet hip width apart. Simultaneously, press through the hands and feet to lift the hips up (Figure 3). Squeeze the shoulder Figure 2 – Bridge Pose blades together toward the spine to help lift the How to Perform : Lay on your back with knees hips up so the sit bones are the apex,