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Speaking of Spokes And . . . BAM!! had descended fairly quickly and me up and, as I leaned over my bike, undressed to observe the damage and By David Ward Nick, who was in front of me, asked I started to feel nauseous. So, a bike dress my wounds. The knees on my if Nancy was with us. I decided to marshal who stopped to assist and cycling knickers were ripped, and So, on April 19th, I rode the Salt turn around and look, but we had Nancy helped me walk over to a chunks of skin torn from my knees. 4543 S. 700 E., Suite 200 Lake Marathon Bike Tour with my just turned right on to North Temple lawn during which time I also began The blood had glued my skin to the Salt Lake City, UT 84107 brother, Nick, and his wife, Nancy. heading west. Right after that, we to feel dizzy. I laid down, and it only fabric of my knickers so I had to I really enjoy these rides associated were to turn left onto State Street. took a couple of minutes before the peel them off. The fall had also taken www.cyclingutah.com with marathons where you ride the I made that left turn and decided nausea and dizziness passed. Then, a deep chunk of skin off my right marathon course in advance of the to float out to the right out of the because I was certain I would feel elbow so I also had to peel off the You can reach us by phone: runners. It is rare to be able to ride 26 way of other cyclists to look back for better if I kept moving, we hopped sleeve of my long-sleeved undershirt (801) 268-2652 miles non-stop, with the road closed Nancy. I saw faded yellow lines on back on the bikes to do the remainder from my elbow. Our Fax number: off and all intersections controlled. the road and thought they were just of the ride. The most visible trauma from my (801) 263-1010 I had never even heard of such a that. So I started to move to the right Because we live relatively close fall is my hip. After stripping off my thing until the Salt Lake Marathon and look back and . . . BAM! The to the start of this event, we had knickers, my hip did not look nor feel Dave Iltis, Editor & first incorporated a bike tour with lines were actually an island (which ridden our bikes to the start line. So, too bad. It had some relatively light Advertising the marathon event a few years ago. I should have remembered). It took after completing the event, we rode road rash in about a 4 inch circular [email protected] I look forward to doing it each year. my wheels out from the side and I to Nick and Nancy’s after which I area and felt a little tender, but that This year’s ride will always be hit hard on my hip, elbow and head. continued home. I was feeling good was it. I dressed my other wounds, David R. Ward, Publisher especially memorable, thanks to the That is the hardest I can remember except for a very tender elbow and and then mowed our lawn as I had [email protected] bad fall I took on my bike. We were falling except when I got hit many some dried blood, so I logged anoth- promised my wife I would do. By about 7 miles into the ride and had years ago by a car. er 15 miles beyond that. the time I was done with that, though, Contributors: Ben Simonson, just come down Memory Grove. We After a few minutes, they helped After I was done riding, I finally my hip had become quite swollen Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, and extremely tender. Through the Andy Singer, Wayne Cottrell, night, if my wife happened to touch David Ward, Tom Jow, Charles my hip, I would yelp. Pekow, Jared Eborn, Lukas Brinkerhoff, Wayne Hansen, Over the next two days, I devel- Bryce Pratt/Crawlingspider. oped a very nasty blue, purple and com, Mark Deterline, Ian yellowish bruise that stretched from Scharine, Bruce Ewert, Ashley my waist down behind and below Patterson, Breanne Nalder, Jay my knee, and from my groin clear Burke, Jessica Kunzer, Howard around to my backside. My hip has Shafer, Cimarron Chacon, remained tender, and I have had to Esther Meroño, Davey Davis, Jessica Kunzer, Mike Heagin, wear baggy pants and sweats to keep Eric Odenthal, Keir Lee-Barber, from putting pressure on my hip. It is Veloimages, Mike Pratt, Willy now over a week later, and the hip is Nevins, James Miska, Nick just starting to recover. Ontiveros., Davey Davis For the final touches to this pic- Distribution: Dave, Karma, ture of trauma, I also have scrapes and Marinda Ward, Doug on my left shin and right arm, and a Kartcher, David Montgomery (To add your business to our bruise on my left inner thigh. free distribution list, give us It sounds really terrible, I know, a call) but in truth I feel very blessed. It Administrative Assistant: could have been much worse. First, Autumn Begay nothing broke or fractured, nor was cycling utah is published I bleeding very badly. It says some- eight times a year beginning thing that I was able to finish the ride, in March and continuing log another 20 miles, and then mow monthly through October. my lawn. I may be a little crazy, but I am not all that tough. Admittedly, I Annual Subscription rate: have been sore for over a week now, $15 but that is a small price to pay for (Send in a check to such a severe fall. our P.O. Box) No refunds As for my noggin, it did hit hard. on Subscriptions. I was of course wearing a helmet, Postage paid in Murray, UT and except for a flash of light when I hit, I did not even have so much as a Editorial and photographic con- small headache. So here’s a shout out tributions are welcome. Send for good helmets. via email to dave@cyclingutah. com. Or, send via mail and please Even my bike came out of it include a stamped, self-addressed nearly unscathed. The rear derail- envelope to return unused mate- leur hanger was bent so I had to rial. Submission of articles and replace that. And except for having accompanying artwork to to straighten the brake on the handle- cycling utah is the author’s bar, that was it. warranty that the material is in But this experience has had me no way an infringement upon the rights of others and that the mate- reflecting on how vulnerable we are rial may be published without as cyclists. Except for the helmets additional approval. Permission and clothing we wear, we are very is required to reprint any of the exposed. And while our bodies are contents of this publication. marvelous machines at healing them- cycling utah is printed on 40% post-consumer recycled paper Continued on page 15 with soy-based ink. cycling utah is free, limit one copy per person. © 2014 cycling utah Pick up a copy of cycling utah at your What’s on your mind? favorite bike shop! 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Bike Month Preview May is Bike Month! Get out and Celebrate the Bike! By Dave Iltis 5/3/2014 Tour de Brewtah Salt Lake City tourdebrew- City. If you miss this, you can com- Whereas, as a recreational activ- tah.org mit to riding your bike to work by ity or sport, bicycling can be enjoyed 5/3/2014 OpenStreets Salt Lake City - Ci.SLC.lovia Salt Lake City bikeslc.com Bikes are in the air and on the participating in the National Bike both by families and individuals, 5/5/2014 Gear Up for Bike to Work Week Salt Lake City road and dirt! It’s Utah Bike Month!! Challenge. Bike to Work week is offering opportunities for the young bicyclecollective.org 5/7/2014 National Bike to School Day Everywhere And, it’s time to celebrate the bike. May 11-16 this year. and old to explore hundreds of miles 5/9/2014 Salt Lake Bike Party Salt Lake City facebook. May has been designated as National On May 21, honor those that have of bike trails both in urban and rustic com/SLCBikeParty 5/9/2014 Utah City Criterium Ogden racedayeventman- Bike Month since 1956, and the third been hit or killed by cars in the Ride settings throughout Utah, or to par- agement.com Friday of May is National Bike to of Silence. There are currently two ticipate in bicycle racing; 5/9/2014 Ogden Criterium Viewing Party Ogden ogden- city.com Work Day. This year, there are over rides scheduled – one in Salt Lake Whereas, as a form of physical 5/10/2014 Utah Bike Week Salt Lake City cyclingu- 45 events happening in Utah. City, and one in Provo. exercise, biking three hours per week tah.com/event-calendars/bicycling-events-swaps-and- festivals/ Consider attending Bike Prom, a The Road Respect Tour kicks off can help people lose weight, increase 5/10/2014 The Ghost Ride Tooele theghostride.com fundraiser for the Bicycle Collective, on May 28th in Southern Utah. The strength and physical fitness, and 5/10/2014 Bike Prom Salt Lake City bicyclecollec- tive.org on May 10. Dress up in style, and ride is designed to bring bike safety improve cardiovascular health; and 5/10/2014 Cyclofemme Ride Provo cyclofemme.com ride your bike to the big dance. and respect on the road to communi- Whereas, the State of Utah 5/11/2014 Cyclofemme Ride - Saturday Cycles Salt Lake City cyclofemme.com On May 11, Mother’s Day, the ties throughout the state. This year’s applauds efforts to educate all Utah 5/11/2014 Cyclofemme Ride Magna cyclofemme.com annual Cyclofemme rides are hap- ride and events will reach Ivins, residents about the benefits of bik- 5/11/2014 Cyclofemme Ride Salt Lake City cyclo- femme.com pening. These rides are casual, sup- Torrey and Moab in the South, and ing and encourages individuals and 5/12/2014 Bike to Work and School Week Logan portive events by women for women, Summit County, Coalville, Park City, families to ride a bicycle as much as aggiebluebikes.org 5/12/2014 Bicycle Rodeo Riverdale riverdalecity.com/ and are scheduled throughout the Morgan, and Logan in the North. The possible; departments/recreation/Bike/Bike_Week.html world. In Utah, there are four rides host communities will be implement- Now, therefore, I, Gary R. 5/12/2014 Road Respect Press Conference Salt Lake City utah.gov scheduled as we go to press. ing bike and driver safety programs. Herbert, Governor of the State of 5/12/2014 Utah Bike to Work Week All udot.utah.gov On May 16, the UTA Bike It’s May, so get out and ride! Utah, do hereby declare May 2014 as 5/13/2014 Salt Lake County and City Mayor’s Bike to Work Day Salt Lake City bicycle.slco.org Bonanza returns to the Gallivan Governor Gary Herbert has Utah Bicycling Month 5/13/2014 UTA Bike to Work Day in Orem City Orem Center in Salt Lake City. This event declared this as Utah Bicycling utarideshare.com 5/13/2014 Ride with the Mayor Riverdale riverdalecity. features booths, a kids’ rodeo, kids Month. The text reads as follows: Gary R. Herbert com/departments/recreation/Bike/Bike_Week.html helmet giveaways, prizes, a bmx Governor 5/14/2014 UTA Bike to Work Day in Provo City Provo utarideshare.com show, repair stands, and packet pick- Declaration 5/14/2014 Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride Packet up for the Cycle Salt Lake Century A complete listing of Bike Month Stuffing Salt Lake City cyclesaltlakecentury.com 5/14/2014 Bicycling for Fitness, Bicycling for and more! Also on May 16 is the Whereas, for about 150 years, events is in the calendar of events Commuting Riverdale riverdalecity.com/departments/ annual Gallery Roll featuring Bicycle bicycling has been a simple and effi- in this issue of Cycling Utah. Look recreation/Bike/Bike_Week.html 5/15/2014 Bicycle Pit Stops Salt Lake City bikeslc.com Art, held at the Salt Lake City Bicycle cient method of transportation and a in the ‘Events’ section and online at 5/15/2014 Basic Bicycle Maintenance and Adjustment Company from 6-9 pm. fun recreational activity, as well as a http://www.cyclingutah.com/event- Riverdale riverdalecity.com/departments/recreation/ Bike/Bike_Week.html Riverdale has a full complement beneficial physical exercise; calendars/utah-bike-month/. 5/16/2014 UTA Bike Bonanza Salt Lake City utaride- of events, as does Ogden and Salt Whereas, as a mode of trans- share.com 5/1/2014 Bike to Work or School Challenge Riverdale 5/16/2014 Bike Art Gallery Roll Salt Lake City gal- Lake City. portation, the bicycle is the most riverdalecity.com/departments/recreation/Bike/Bike_ leryroll.com This is the month to ride to work efficient, affordable vehicle created, Week.html Look for the new Bike Month 5/2/2014 Ogden Mayor’s Bike to Work Day Ogden too. Ride to Work Days are sched- producing no emissions and requir- utarideshare.com Banners in Salt Lake City by May uled in Ogden, Salt Lake City, Orem, ing minimum space for parking and 5/3/2014 Live Green Festival Salt Lake City down- Continued on page 15 4th in Downtown Salt Lake. Provo, Park City, and Springville storage; townslc.org 4 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Commuting AGRC Employees Generate Ideas for Work While Pedaling AGRC staff spend a lot of time the mile and invest accordingly in coordinating with other state and comfort, safety, and style. local government agencies with simi- lar map technology interests. Despite Here are some fun facts about the advent of video conferencing, AGRC’s bike commuters (names that means a fair amount of driving withheld to to keep you guessing): to meetings. DTS has one shared •One AGRC staffer added bike fleet car which helps. But another commuting to his daily routine and strategy occasionally used by AGRC subtracted car ownership as a part of staff is to drive in a bike in a personal a lifestyle change that led to losing car early in the week and leave the 80 pounds in just over 6 months. car over night and bike home and •Knee-high wool socks and back for next day or more. battery-powered, frame-wrapped Christmas lights are signature winter Tips for the Commute riding gear for one AGRC commuter. A brief survey of AGRC staff •Long before working at AGRC, revealed some other interesting tips. one staffer attended a single Salt •Consider several potential bike Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory commuting routes, what’s the fast- Committee meeting and penciled in est route? What’s the safest route? the 2nd and 3rd Avenue bike lanes What’s the most pleasant/scenic as a suggested addition to the master route. Use these as needed but mix plan. Despite moving several times it up a bit too. Familiarity is good and changing jobs, he’s still using for safety but variation is good for these lanes on almost every commute. the brain. •One AGRC staffer, has a very •Routes with stop signs tend to be The employees of the Automated Geographic Reference Center ride more than they drive. limited selection at the bike stores as Pictured: Kelly Green, Bert Granberg, Matt Peters (beard) and Zach Beck. faster and have less and slower traffic he’s over 6’ 8” tall. Not pictured: Steve Gourley, Michael Foulger, Photo: Mike Heagin, AGRC than those with signals. •Last fall, bike commuting wasn’t •Ride defensively with 110% a high-precision GPS base station For most of AGRC’s bike com- enough for one staff member who focus. Don’t stake your life on cars By Ashley Patterson network (more info at gis.utah.gov). muters, riding adds on only a few took a week off to do a self-support- seeing you or stopping at cross But with both bikes and maps, extra minutes compared to driving. If streets where you have the right of ed bike trip to Yellowstone National For reasons of efficiency the there are more complex competing you ride 25 minutes each way and the way, especially when drivers are late Park and back. He was an object of Automated Geographic Reference solutions like cars and virtual reality round trip drive would take 30, that’s or have a coffee or phone in their curiosity for several State Capitol Center has gone by the acronym that, although very impressive, aren’t like getting a 50 minute workout that hands. commuters who recognized him as he AGRC since its inception in the early always the right tool for the job. And, costs only 20 minutes of your day. •Focus is key. Headphones and pulled his trailer through Bountiful in 1980’s. AGRC is the State of Utah’s as Bert Granberg, AGRC’s Director Matt Peters, one of AGRC’s daily daydreaming are not advised. driving rain during morning rush map technology office and is located said, there’s another connection, commuters gives credit to co-worker •Plan to get cut off or treated rude- hour. in the north office building of the “Oddly enough, some of the best Kelly Green for inspiring others to ly somewhat regularly. Responding •To date, AGRC bike commut- State Capitol. For reasons of time ideas for work have come when the give bike commuting a try, “For over with anything but a smile and a wave ers have, knock on wood, no major efficiency, general fitness, and per- pedals are turning and we’re trying 10 years now, in sun, rain, and snow, just increases your risk and aggrava- accidents or moving violations on sonal preference, on a typical day, to get to or from work in one piece.” Kelly has been quietly and consis- tion. Let it go and get back to enjoy- their records. 3 to 6 of the 13 staff members make And of course bikes and maps go tently showing us how doable it is.” ing the ride. •Favorite bikes: Bianchi Valle, the commute to work by bicycle. together as ‘bike maps’. AGRC has The Capitol has a secure, weather- •Cold weather often makes for Surly Cross Check, Salsa Vaya, a Throw in 3 staff who commute by been asked to advise the Governor’s proof bike storage locker (for a $10 better bike commuting because it’s 1992 Kona Explosif, Trek Soho (belt- bus and train daily, and AGRC has Outdoor Recreation Director on key deposit) and has showers and easier to regulate your body tempera- drive, internal gearing). a low parked-car-to-employee ratio working with local government and low-fee gym lockers. The leadership ture by de-layering during the ride. with few rivals. other trail stewards, to compile a of the Department of Technology •Lights. lights. lights. lights. (front, If you have a suggestion for There’s something oddly comple- statewide map layer of bike trails Services (DTS), AGRC’s parent rear, helmet, spokes). a commuter profile, have a com- mentary about maps and bicycles. and routes. organization, has run a year-long •The IRS’s 2014 standard mileage muter question, or other com- There’s obviously plenty of tech- Proximity, to use a fancy geo- challenge to increase carpooling and reimbursement rate is 56 cents per nology that goes into making qual- graphic term for short distances, is alternative transportation usage in ments, please send it to lou@cy- mile. Reward yourself for riding by ity, light, comfortable and durable a huge advantage for bike commut- response to Governor Herbert’s clean clingutah.com. bicycles. There’s also a lot of tech- ing and the AGRC biking crew live air initiative. Lastly, the state health nology that goes into building digital between 2 and 7 miles from the insurance options, like many others, mapping (a.k.a GIS) resources, doing Capitol. Certainly not everyone can offer a small incentive for those who geographic analysis, and providing locate themselves this close to work exercise regularly and stay fit which map-based web services like aerial but, when possible, it makes a dif- is enough to cover the cost of a bike photography, interactive maps, and ference. tune or two every year. MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 5 6 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Book Review Book Review: Maglia Rosa - Triumph and Tragedy at the Giro d’Italia is Sure to Please the Tifosi

By David Ward

Are you, like me, a Tour de France fanatic just waiting for the Tour to start? Can you name the winners of each Tour (yes, including a certain someone whose seven victories have been stripped) since 1980? Do “Alpe d’Huez” and “Mont Ventoux” bring iconic images of great victories to your mind? I can’t wait. But guess what? Before the start of the Tour, there is another great race that takes place and is being rediscovered by cycling fans: The Giro d’Italia. And there is a wonderful destination Bologna, the small mat- book out to help you appreciate this ter of 397 kilometers to the south race and its venerable history and east.” Dario Beni won that stage, tradition: Maglia Rosa - Triumph but the overall victory went to Luigi and Tragedy at the Giro d’Italia by Ganna. The standings were scored Herbie Sykes. on penalty points rather than time, In the foreward written by Andy i.e., first place had 0 points, second Hampsten, the only American winner place 1 point, etc. Overall, Ganna of the Giro, Andy states: “The Tour de ended up with only 25 points while France is a bigger race than the Giro. Giovanni Rossignoli, third overall It has more media, more commotion, with 40 points, had the fastest overall more people making demands on time by 50 minutes. the cyclists’ waning energy. What it In a book filled with such details, doesn’t have is the tifosi.” What are Sykes takes you through the decades the tifosi? “The spectators at the Giro with the Giro. Told on heavy, bright are tifosi, loosely translated as fan, paper ideal for excellent photographs, with a heavy emphasis on ‘fanatical’.” you come to understand the nature, And that fanaticism goes a long to spirit, characters and heart of the defining the Giro. Giro d’Italia. You discover that the Hampsten goes on to state, “The Giro, more so than any other major Giro is everything for Italian rac- stage race, has a nationalistic fervor ers. . . . [They] realize that the and personality embedded within it. Giro offers them the opportunity to Sykes also takes you through the become national heroes and, more trials and travails of the Giro, and importantly, to become idols in their the challenges which it, and cycling, hometowns. . . . They’re brought up has and continues to face. Doping on stories of Coppi, Bartali, Magni and cheating, modern media and and Guerra, and they want nothing money have presented challenges more than to emulate them.” which cycling has struggled to deal Through chapters with such titles with. But in the end, Sykes feels the as The Red Devil, Campionissimo, Giro, rooted firmly in the Italian per- The Angel of the Mountains, The sonality and its traditions, will sur- Savior of the Maglia Rosa, The vive. “Quintessentially and resolutely Perfect Crime, and many more, this Italian, it is the perfect distillation of book tells the stories of great cham- the Bel Paese - enthralling, esoteric pions, colorful characters and exhila- and frequently unfathomable. That’s rating stages, delivers the beginnings entirely as it should be for, despite and development of the Giro, gives the meddling of those who claim to behind the scenes history and detail, know better, the Giro is still Italy’s and offers a prognosis and direction race, the country in microcosm.” for the future. If you want to expand your hori- Did you know that, like the Tour, zon beyond the Tour, the Giro d’Italia the Giro was started by a sports is an excellent race to do so. And publication, La Gazzetta dello Sport? Sykes’ book will bring the history, And did you know that, like the Tour, excitement and uniquely Italian per- the leader’s and winner’s jersey sonality of that race to you. was pink because that was the color of the paper the Gazetta was Maglia Rosa 2nd edition printed on? Triumph and Tragedy at the The very first of seventeen stages Giro D’Italia of the very first Giro started on May by Herbie Sykes, Bloomsbury 13, 1908, at 2:53 a.m. At that moment, Publishing, New York, 2013 “127 moustachioed lunatics made off, ISBN: 9781408190012 MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 7 8 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Commuting Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors Encourage Bike Commuting my early 20s, I had a bicycle guru convinced me to ditch the heavy By Esther Meroño of sorts. Chelsea Babbish was my mountain bike I’d been pedaling

When I first picked up a bicy- roommate, found through Craigslist, around Downtown Salt Lake and cle as a mode of transportation in and a local bicycle enthusiast. She showed me how to safely ride a sleek

Salt Lake County: Councilman Arlyn Bradshaw, Advisor Megan Hillyard, Active Transportation Coordinator George Deneris, and Bicycle Ambassador Program Director Jack Lasley. The yellow shirts signify Ambassadors. Look for them at upcoming bike events and on the road. Photo: Dave Iltis

road bike, completely changing my phlets about bike safety to bike lights commuter experience. She brought to hand out to those in need on me along to group rides, where I their own commutes. They even give learned about bicycle safety and traf- rewards when they see a cyclist obey fic laws, and she connected me with the rules of the road or demonstrate the Bicycle Collective, where they bicycle safety. For those who could helped me build up my own bike and use their very own bicycle guru, the taught me how to maintain it. program provides one-on-one men- Since then, I’ve often taken on torships as well, pairing learning the role of an informal bicycle guru: commuters with a seasoned ambas- helping friends find a bike, showing sador. “Riding a bike for transporta- them how to fix flats, taking them tion certainly brings you closer to out on rides, and even organizing and gives you a different perspective my own bike events—but not every- of the city. When commuting by car, one has a commuter buddy to get you live in a series of islands. You them started and comfortable on the might know your neighborhood in road. Phil Sarnoff and Colin Quinn- a radius of a few blocks, and the Hurst, both major players in 2013’s area around your work, gym, grocery Year of the Bike initiatives, realized store, or any other frequented loca- the power of individual outreach in tions, but the areas in between are getting more people on bikes, and just a series of landmarks directing using a model from other national towards something familiar. When programs gaining popularity, pitched you ride a bike, you fully inhabit the a Bicycle Ambassador program to city,” says Lasley—evidence of the various government organizations type of sage insight one can glean until Salt Lake County picked it up from the ambassador experience. and launched in April of last year. This year, as the organization is Jack Lasley is now the organization’s still relatively new, Lasley says the Program Coordinator, and he, along- Bicycle Ambassadors plan to attend side about 20 volunteers, serve as as many events as possible to bring missionaries preaching the message more awareness of the program, of the bicycle, and supporting the making contacts, providing instruc- program’s mission statement: “To tion and advice, and encouraging build a team of enthusiastic, outgo- safety. “For the long-term future, ing, and informed bicycle commuters we are looking to give this program to educate residents, promote bicycle more of a permanent home in the travel, improve bicycle travel condi- county with a full-time position on tions, and foster a culture of shared- top to allow for growth,” he says. use and mutual respect between bicy- “We would like to see ambassadors attending events year round and cles and other roadway users in Salt providing safety education regularly, Lake County.” through hosted events and scheduled The job is a simple one for any presentation.” outgoing bicycle enthusiast—at a basic level, it just requires you to Find the Salt Lake County be friendly and talk about bikes— Bicycle Ambassadors at slco.org/pw/ and it’s an open position for any- activeTransportation/html/ambassa- one living in Salt Lake County with dor01.html commuting experience. Volunteer Bicycle Ambassadors attend local Support your events and talk to people about the benefits of commuting, giving local bike advice and encouragement. They carry around everything from pam- shop! MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 9

Mechanic’s Corner Reinventing the Wheel, Sort Of (or, Reasons to Purchase a New Set of Wheels) allowing the tire to conform to small obstacles in the trail instead of being bounced off them. In addition, this provides better traction and a more comfortable ride. The more vertical tire carcass also deforms less under cornering loads which results in bet- ter, more stable bike handling. Road bike wheels have also seen some significant changes. In fact, road rims have also begun to widen as well. The same benefits apply for road wheels as for mountain; more volume resulting in lower required tire pressure, lower rolling resistance, better handling and more comfort- able. There is another benefit of wider rims, more significant for road than mountain; aerodynamics. At the higher speeds of road riding, over- coming air resistance is a major use of the riders power output. improved recreational alike, began to use tube- aerodynamics reduces the amount By Tom Jow less. At that time there was only of energy required to propel the one company with a true tubeless bike and rider forward. Wider rims, For nearly as long as there has compatible wheel and many riders combined with lower spoke count been a wheel, there has probably didn’t want to purchase new wheels than wheels of 10 years ago, greatly been racing. And for as long as there to use tubeless. It was a little heavier reduces air turbulence caused by the has been racing, there has been a than standard wheels and and an wheels and therefore reduces energy reason to continually improve upon expensive upgrade. Shortly thereafter expenditure. Deep section aerody- their design. Races are the testing a good conversion kit became avail- namic wheels with rims of 45mm, ground. Winning events like the able for standard rims consisting of 60mm or 90mm decrease air resis- Tour de France, Olympic games and a rubber rim strip and some sealant. tance even more, but a basic 30mm Mountain Bike World Cup races are Now, however, nearly every after- deep rim still makes a significant proof that the new wheels work. market mountain bike wheel is tube- What’s good for the pros can be difference. less compatible. A wheel designed good for us, because even if we’re Technology is constantly improv- for tubeless will provide a more solid not riding to win races, who doesn’t ing the bicycle. As important as it bead lock than the older conver- want to ride better, faster, longer? is for the frame and its components, sion kits. Therefore, tubeless tires The effect that wheels have on the it is even more important for the will seal easier and more securely at performance of the bicycle and rider wheels. A good set of wheels can lower pressure. Also, with a strong is so great that there are different make a good bike ride great while a bead lock to hold the tire in place, designs for every type of event in bad set of wheels can make a great some manufacturers are beginning to any weather or terrain. As technology bike ride poorly. For this reason there is always improving, good compo- eliminate the hook that was previous- are wheels for every condition: time nents are always replaced with better ly required to keep the tire on. This trials, in the mountains, on the cob- components. Whether road or moun- allows for a straight sidewall on the bled stone roads, downhill and cross- tain, the major factors to consider in rim which greatly improves strength. country in the dirt. Whether you are improving wheels are traction, com- Mountain bike rims have also looking to improve performance by fort, strength, aerodynamics and roll- been growing in width. This is in the second, to go miles farther, or just ing resistance. response to the use of wider tires to be more comfortable during a long Fifteen years ago, the tubeless tire for different events. When the tire ride a wheel upgrade can be a good and wheel system was introduced and rim width are properly matched, place to start. for mountain bikes. Their claim was the sidewall of the tire is more verti- increased traction, comfort and lower cal (or less round). The result is an Got a bike question? Email rolling resistance. Those claims increase in air volume which allows Tom at runnerrunner.rider@gmail. turned out to be true as soon nearly lower tire pressure. Lower tire pres- com. all mountain bike riders, racers and sure reduces rolling resistance by 10 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Mountain Bike Racing Enduro 101

By Jessica Kunzer

Calling all riders! Grab your bike and prepare to have some fun with mountain biking’s hot- test race. Somewhere between grueling cross-country and rowdy downhill mountain bike racing, Enduro racing has emerged as one of the sport’s most popular race disciplines. To many unfamiliar with the sport, its format and requirements may seem a bit ambiguous. Enduro is a multi- stage race format, which combines descending timed stages and untimed The Fears, Tears, and Beers Enduro in Ely, NV features a ride through the transfer stages. Racers enjoy the casinos. See the mountain bike racing calendar for race details. Photo courtesy Fears, Tears, and Beers. camaraderie of their peers while ped- aling the transfer sections, but switch Ali Goulet. “People actually get to will have a good balance of both.” to competitive mode on the timed enjoy the race.” While males make up the major- sections where they aim to beat the In 2012, Goulet noticed an ity of the sport’s participation, it is clock and the earn the fastest time. absence of Enduros in Utah and also an excellent format for both Originating in Europe, the for- founded the Wasatch Enduro at elite and amateur female racers. Elite mat migrated to the United States Canyons Resort. Since then, Goulet female riders participating in the over a decade ago and has continued has partnered with Salt Lake City 2013 Enduro Cup season noted how to escalate in popularity. Enduro is based Mountain Sports International much they enjoyed getting to know similar in many ways to Super-D, but to create the three-stop Scott Enduro their fellow competitors as opposed takes place on a much larger scale. Cup presented by GoPro series. to more cutthroat cross-country races The racing portions of both formats A champion for the sport, Goulet where social opportunities are lim- are gravity-fed, however, racers claims Enduro racing is the most ited. Similarly, amateur riders appre- should be prepared to complete sig- welcoming format for mountain bik- ciated the opportunity to gain advice nificant transfer stages, which may ers of all disciplines and abilities. and support from more experienced include vertical ascents in Enduro “The appeal of the Enduro for- female colleagues throughout the between each timed stage. mat is that it utilizes riders’ fitness duration of the event. “Enduro racing is the most fun for- and technical skills providing a level There are no set guidelines dic- The Moab Enduro Cup features great scenery. Photo: Eric Odenthal mat of racing and doesn’t require you playing field for both super technical to kill yourself on the climbs,” said and fit athletes,” remarked Goulet. Continued on page 34 Enduro Cup Competition Director “Ultimately, the best Enduro riders MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 11

Community Chase Pinkham, Fellow Cyclist and Utah Bike Racer, Passes Away succeed as I have ever been. team. As an elite athlete Chase chased Love, the dream of professional cycling and Chase “ competed across the U.S. and world. Sadly, multiple reconstructive surger- More recently, he was optimistic ies were required after his accident. and thankful in a Facebook post fol- Chase suffered from chronic pain, lowing treatment for chronic pain, “I which led to cycles of depression and just wanted to give a massive thank despair. Despite the struggles, Chase you for all the support I have received made countless friends and will be in the last few weeks. I cannot fully remembered not only as a fierce com- express just how touched I am by petitor but more importantly as a com- the support of my friends and fam- passionate, humble and helpful friend. ily. Things are looking up! I will Surviving family members from never forget the love and kindness the Pinkham and Makarewicz clans expressed to me.” celebrate the life of Chase: Bedrock Chase Pinkham is exhuberant in winning the RMR Criterium on 3-10-2012. Over the years, Chase rode local- of parents, Paula and Steve, and sis- Photo by Dave Iltis ly for Vanguard, Ski Utah, Canyon ter, Ava. Aunts and uncles, loyal By Dave Iltis Bicycles, and nationally and profes- mentors and advocates, including but I do not have access to a cell sionally for Trek-Livestrong U23, generous, kind and approachable Laura and Barry, Gao and Bruce, phone. If you need to get a hold of me Trek-Livestrong, Bissell Pro Cycling, ways helped create a tight-knit circle Nancy and Kevin, Linda and Peter, April 15, 2014 – It is with a sad please message me here. and Jamis-Hagens Berman. In 2014, of friends throughout his school years. Gail and Gerry, and Mother Jadwiga. heart that we report the news that Dealing with chronic pain, years he was again racing locally for With keen intellect, voracious reading Doting grandparents, Helen and Fred Chase Pinkham, fellow cyclist, bike of medication and depression is some- Canyon Bicycles until breaking his and dogged determination, Chase pas- Pinkham, and Ann (Tutu) Mack, and racer, Salt Lake City, Utah resident, thing that may make you completely fibula at the Valley of the Sun stage sionately pursued many interests. For cousins Nathan, Riley, Reid, Kurt, and great man passed away on April alone and hopeless, even when sur- race in February. many years, Chase was a Civil War and Jennifer also grieve their collec- 14, 2014 due to an accidental over- rounded by the people that love you. Our thoughts are with him and his re-enactor and local expert. Savoring tive loss. Family members appreciate dose. Please remember that if you are suf- family. We will miss you, Chase. authenticity, he made his own hard- the outpouring of love and concern. Chase had spent many years man- fering currently, or ever end up suf- tack, sewed period uniforms by hand In lieu of flowers donations may aging chronic jaw pain from a cycling fering, that you are not alone and that Chase Pinkham and slept in a cloth tent with a musket be made to: accident sustained prior to the Tour de people love you. There is help avail- 10-29-1990 - 4-14-2014 nearby. More, he shared his expertise, The Abbey of Regina Laudis l’Abitibi in 2008. able and asking for it only proves that Chase Pinkham: the hub of the visiting schools and reaching out to 273 Flanders Rd He shared some of his struggles on you have the strength to reach out and wheel. A yellow jersey man. With his the community. Bethlehem, CT 06751 Facebook with chronic pain: the desire to change the state you are unexpected passing on April 14, 2014, In high school, Chase developed www.abbeyofreginalaudis.org in. Many suffer, but so few ask for the Chase left behind a tsunami of grief a passion for cycling, quickly ris- “Hey all, Just wanted to give you help that so many people are willing with his expansive wake of family and ing through the junior ranks. He A summer celebration of life will an update if you have tried to get to give. friends. His contagiously charismatic was invited to compete in Canada at be announced at a later date. In the a hold of me the last few days by If anyone ever needs to simply talk essence touched many lives in 23 an international junior race in 2008. mean time, face the wind courageous- cell phone. I am currently seeking about what they are going through, I short years. While training, Chase was hit by a car ly. Hang tight with your peloton of treatment for some severe depres- am always willing and happy to listen. Chase was born October 29, 1990. in a devastating accident. One short family and friends. Ride on. sion caused by years of dealing with You are not alone in the struggle. He attended Lowell Elementary and year later, he recuperated to compete chronic pain from my accident in I am sure many of you will see me the International Baccalaureate pro- at the highest levels of the sport, join- For a photo gallery of Chase, visit: 2008. I am in a safe and good place, very soon, as motivated and willing to gram at West High School. Chase’s ing the Trek-Livestrong development cyclingutah.com/?p=3054 12 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Advocacy Utah and Idaho Get Mixed Reviews for Cycling in New Benchmark Report And in the hall of shame cat- By Charles Pekow egory, the Alliance cited Utah as one of only four states with no When it comes to per capita statewide bicycle master plan of bicycle/pedestrian commuting and any kind. And it’s one of only 10 spending, Utah doesn’t quite make states without a carbon emissions the top 40 percent of states. Or so plan. And it only funds Safe Routes reports the Alliance for Biking & to School (SRS) in 74 places, 12 Walking in its latest annual report, percent of the state schools. Maine Biking & Walking in the United manages to provide the program in States: 2014 Benchmarking Report. 60 percent of its schools. Utah just missed, ranking 21st in a On the plus side, Utah spends state-by-state comparison in both 2.6 percent of its statewide federal state spending and the percentage transportation money on cycling of people cycling to work. and walking, .5 percent higher The figures can be somewhat than the 2.1 percent state average. misleading as a ranking devise, It’s four-year average spending of however, as they don’t count the $10,404,883 amounted to $3.69 per level of urbanization of each state. person, above the $3.10 state aver- The figures also do not include age. territories such as the District of And in 2011-12, the Alliance Columbia, which is doing consider- says Utah employed 11 state able work to promote bicycling in staffers on a full-time equivalent town, and Puerto Rico. Some of the (FTE) level to work on bike/ped numbers also don’t separate bicy- issues, or 3.6 per million residents. cling from walking. (Nationwide, the survey counted The 2014 report is based on 388 state-level FTEs.) On this level, data collected in 2011 and 2012, Utah is way ahead of the average using data from the Census Bureau 1.5 per million – but Vermont hired and other sources, including the 19.2 per million! Alliance’s own surveys. And whatever strides the bicy- But Utah ranked 21st in both cling community is making in categories cited above. And it Idaho, it is doing so without a lot ranked right in the middle – 25 of state support. Idaho ranked 41st out of 50 – in the unfortunate cat- in per capita spending on bike/ egory of bicycle/pedestrian fatality ped projects, with an earmark of rates (see the March 2014 issue of less than one percent of its federal Cycling Utah). Again, such rank- transportation funds, $2.01 per per- ings don’t differentiate between son per year. And Idaho cyclists are the different urban/suburban/rural keeping relatively safe by one mea- mixes of states as the level of dan- sure: it was 15th in the fewest per ger can vary widely on country person bicycle fatalities category, roads, small town streets or urban with 4.8 deaths per 10,000 commut- avenues. But the data show room ers. Idaho folks can take pride in for improvement in Utah: the state suffered six bicycle fatalities per the fact that it is one the four states 10,000 bike commuters per year. In where more than 1 percent of work- Montana, the rate is only one per ers go by bike – 1.1 percent. Only 10,000. Oregon did considerably better at But Utah residents seem to enjoy 2.3 percent. And the gender bal- their great outdoors more than most ance was somewhat more balanced Americans. The state missed the top in Idaho than in Utah – with 37 10, finishing 12th when it came to percent of bike commuters female, getting the recommended amount compared with Utah’s 27 percent. of physical activity, though. Idaho And Idaho gets kudos for being residents did even better, finishing one of only 20 states that has set in eighth place. Again, the survey performance goals for reducing doesn’t consider factors such as cli- pedestrian and bicycle fatalities. mate or how much people exercise Some 6.6 of its traffic fatalities indoors. involve bicyclists and pedestri- Still, only about 1 percent of ans, whereas the averages nation- workers commute by bike nation- ally comes to 14.9 percent. And the wide. Again, Utah just missed the state funds 180 SRS programs in 40 top 10 but did better than average percent of its schools. (A few cities in this category: 11th. But looked around the country, including Fort at another way, the state did poorly, Collins, CO add their own money with only .8 percent of commuters to SRS.) going by bike. The catch is that a The Alliance counted not quite disproportionate number of bike three full time professionals in commuters live in a handful of Idaho state government (2.8) devot- states and only in four states did ed to bike/ped issues, or not quite more than 1 percent bike to work. two (1.9) per million people. Of Utahns who do bike to work, 73 You can download the report at percent are men. http://bikewalkalliance.org/. MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 13

Profile Sarai Snyder: Empowering Women via The Pedal to help us in getting those things that we need, and the way we get more people involved is in telling better stories,” says Snyder. The stories range from a day-by-day recap of seven women riding the RaphaTOC, to an article on how a Rwandan woman’s future turns dramatically when she’s given a bike. It’s an inspiring amalgamation of how the bicycle generates positive change in the lives of women across the globe. In 2012, Snyder took the power behind her website from the ‘Net to the streets through the annual CycloFemme ride, bringing women together to share in the joy of cycling, appropriately held on Mother’s Day every year. For 2014, as of this article being written, there are 172 CycloFemme rides registered in 149 cities, across 40 U.S. states (including Utah) and 19 countries. Participants take a pledge before ven- turing out, which reads (in English, Spanish and Chinese, currently), “I [name], swear to invest my energy, Her advice for organizers and community aspect of it is really strength, and passion to inspire one community leaders who want to important, and making sure you give Sarai Snyder, founder of GirlBikeLove.com giving the keynote address at reach out to women is to keep things women a chance to connect on the the Utah Bike Summit on April 25, 2014. Photo: Dave Iltis more woman to ride a bike. I believe in the power of the pedal for positive simple. “The important thing to ride, or after the ride or before the social change; for building a health- remember is, as women, our gender ride. It takes time, too—you have to all over the place, but also, I really ier, happier, smarter world. I pledge is a very small part of who we are, be committed to it. Once that com- By Esther Meroño wanted to help bike shops. I really to be an ambassador of the bicycle; so trying to create an event for all munity starts to develop, it’ll flourish wanted to be a resource to help them to honor the past; celebrate the pres- women related to riding bicycles, on its own.” Utah had the pleasure this April make that connection with female ent; empower the future of women in that makes it really hard because Utah currently has three rides of hosting women’s cycling advocate cyclists,” says Snyder. cycling. I promise to start the revolu- we’re not all the same—some of us registered in Magna, Provo and Salt Sarai Snyder, founder of the website Girl Bike Love, “the hub and soul tion; to live the change I want to see; have different interests,” says Snyder. Lake City, details for which can be Girl Bike Love (girlbikelove.com) of women’s cycling,” is a beautiful to rally another to ride with me.” It’s “Remember that we’re cyclists, too, found in the calendar section of this and the worldwide CycloFemme resource for female cyclists of all a pledge that challenges everyone and that there’s going to be differ- issue and at cyclofemme.com. All ride (cyclofemme.com). As one of types—from casual urban commuters who signs it to become a bicycle ent types of rides that bring women cyclists are welcome to join. Join the the speakers at the 2014 Utah Bike to Lycra-clad roadies. Why is a gen- advocate. Snyder says, “I believe together. I think that promoting the conversation at girlbikelove.com. Summit on April 25, she treated the der-specific website like this needed that female cyclists are generally cre- audience with a presentation titled for cycling? Well, first and foremost, ated in groups of two or more … so “The Power of the Pedal.” Snyder’s it sheds all of the intimidation that I guess the pledge was encouraging message focused on the empowering permeates the male-dominated activ- that a little more, and using the social force behind the perfect machine, a ity. Segments like “Tool Tuesday” skills that we have and saying, ‘This benefit of cycling often lost among feature a weekly post that describes a really can make a difference. This the green initiatives and asphalt bike tool and breaks down what it is isn’t just you wanting to bring your advocates. and what it can be used for, without friend along, this is making a differ- Over the past few years, Snyder making you feel stupid, or creepily ence in the world.’” has become a strong voice in the reaching around to “fix that for you.” Snyder is very much of the belief bicycle community, especially on There are “Girl Gear” reviews, “How that with the empowerment that the behalf of women, who often go To” tutorials for finding the right bicycle produces, comes a respon- underrepresented in the various bicycle, and perhaps most impor- sibility to share—something she’s branches of cycling, including prod- tantly, stories about cycling written acted on by becoming a leader and a uct development and marketing. The by women. “I feel like in advocacy voice for women in cycling. “I think impetus to create Girl Bike Love in a lot of times, we get so busy think- a lot of women don’t quite figure it 2010 came from a place of obser- ing about safety and infrastructure out for a while. You can’t always be vation working for a bike shop in and funding and working with the like, ‘Well, this is going to change Boulder, Colorado. “I ran a bike shop government to get the resources that your life.’ It’s usually a gentle mes- for about four years and I just kind of we need, but sometimes we forget sage, because people are afraid to recognized that, not only did I want that getting more people involved is change their lives—empowerment’s to share my knowledge with women one of the main things that’s going kind of scary because it means that you have to do something,” says Snyder. “I never really intended to be a leader … My passion inspired me to be where I am and to say the things that I say and to do the things that I do, but it’s not that I have the skills to be a leader. While I’m trying to share this message and work with other people and build this commu- nity, at the same time I have to teach myself these leadership skills, like public speaking—it’s scary! But it’s just something you have to do once you get put in this place. For me, I’ve been empowered by the bicycle to be a leader, to develop those skills and to be a voice.” 14 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

3. Matthew Madorin 1:51:52 Men CAT 4 Men’s Cat 4/5 Masters 35+ cycling utah 4. Dan Jekich 2:00:52 1. Rick Sunderlage, 2:30:42 1. Allan Mecham 2:48:05 5. Verner McCall 2:06:46 2. Jon Rose, 2:30:42 2. Travis Mickelson 2:48:05 6. John Fisch 2:09:07 3. Trevor Brown, Dusty Shins 2:30:42 3. Todd Hamblin 2:48:21 7. Graham DeWitt 3:20:43 4. McKay Robinson, Infinite Cycles 2:30:42 4. Todd Flitton 2:48:25 Men’s Open 60+ CAT 1/2/3 5. Preston Yardley, Utah Valley University 2:30:42 5. Justin Gibson 2:48:34 1. Lou Supino, Colorado Single Women Collegiate B Men’s Cat 3/4 Track 1:16:15 1. Morgan Anderberg, Utah State University 1. Dave Bagley 2:42:27 2. Steve Moss, Team Endurance 2. Jessica Quinn, Utah State University 2. Josh Brown 2:42:28 360 1:17:10 Women CAT 1/2/3 3. Michael Ferrell 2:42:29 RACE RESULTS 3. Bruce Argyle 1:25:29 1. Catherine Kim, DNA 3:00:30 4. Ricky Bangerter 2:42:29 Men’s Open Pro 2. Sara Baker, Canyon Bicycles 3:01:47 5. Trevor Brown 2:42:29 1. Ryan Standish 1:00:06 3. Mikayla Cyman, DNA 3:01:47 4. Jenna Johnston, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 4. JonJon Drain, White Pine Racing p/b JANS. Men’s Cat 4/5 Duo Team Male 2. Bryson Perry, K4 Racing 1:01:29 Women CAT 4 1:35:11 com 43:24.09 1. Elias Green 2:44:53 Mountain 1. Stewart Goodwin & Ryan Blaney, KUHL 6 3. Greg Lewis 1:02:53 1. Rachel Baarda, SaltCycle - Intelitechs 3:04:30 5. Amber Harvey, Roosters Bikers Edge 1:40:59 laps 05:11:35 5. Nic Jenkins, Front Rangers Junior Cycling Bike 4. Cody Cupp 1:03:15 2. Morgan Anderberg, Utah State University 2. Tanner Soelberg 2:44:53 Women’s Sport 16-18 2. Reed Abbott & James Rees, mad doggers 4life 45:11.22 Racing 5. Cristhian Ravelo 1:03:24 3:12:51 3. Joergen Trepp 2:44:56 1. Mila LegerRedel, Summit Bike Club 1:16:44 6 laps 05:56:08 Junior Men’s 15-16 CAT 2 Men’s Single Speed Open 3. Jessica Quinn, Utah State University 3:21:51 4. Adam Brown 2:44:58 April 5 - The Cactus 2. Victoria Vance, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 3. Donovan Meyer & Rich Schneider, Las Vegas 1. Porter Trapp 1:32:15 1. Vince Anderson 1:07:44 Team Time Trial 5. Joseph Stewart 2:44:58 Hugger, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT 3. Summer Ellis, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 1:36:08 Cyclery/Old Cogs 6 laps 06:01:30 2. Perrin Kileen, Durango Devo 1:32:21 2. Jeff Phipps 1:18:11 Men Collegiate C Men’s CAT 1/2/3 Masters 35-44 Expert Women 4. Kylee Shaffer, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 1:04:28 4. Tyson Apostol & Josey Apostol, Euclid 5 laps 3. Tanner Alcala 1:34:12 3. Jon Harman 1:18:19 1. Robert Chapman, Utah Valley University 1. Mark Zimbelman 2:44:19 1. Sydney PalmerLeger, Summit Bike Club 1:06:00 Expert Men 16-18 04:55:45 4. Ross Ellwood, Boulder Junior Cycling 1:34:43 4. Tim Wagstaff 1:19:32 0:33:22 2. Jared Prince 2:44:22 2. Kelly Crawford, Bountiful Bicycle 1:07:39 1. Adam Brown, 4Life Mad Dog 1:27:28 5. Chris Blike & Paul Wohlt, Carbon Nutz 5 laps 5. George McQuinn 1:35:28 1. Nathan Hansen, Utah Valley University 0:33:22 3. Colt Albrecht 2:44:22 3. Erika Powers, Revolution Peak Fasteners 2. Travis Gillium, Bountiful Bicycle 1:30:45 05:07:04 Junior Men’s 15-16 CAT 3 1. Christian Moreno, Utah Valley University 4. Jason Andersen 2:44:29 1:08:00 3. Carter Bailey, Roosters Bikers Edge 1:31:30 Duo Team Co-ed 1. Nate Hansen, Canyon Bicycles - Shimano Road 0:33:22 5. Ben Rabner 2:44:36 4. Jenelle Kremer, Revolution Peak Fasteners 4. Matthew Behrens, Summit Bike Club 1:31:36 1. Carey Smith & Amanda Carey, Liv/Giant-Hub 1:51:08 Racing 1. Bradley Thurgood, Utah Valley University Men’s CAT 1/2/3 Masters 45-54 1:08:50 5. Cameron Larson, Summit Bike Club 1:38:40 Bicycles 6 laps 05:19:47 2. Austin Munroe, Durango Devo 2:01:32 0:33:22 5. Jessica Morris, Experticity 1:13:52 Men’s Sport 16-18 2. KC Holley & Chris Holley, him n her holley 6 Junior Men’s 17-18 CAT 1 1. Mark Schaefer 2:46:30 2. Michael Killen, Utah Valley University 0:38:38 6. Karen Malmes, Diamond Peak Utah 1. Seth Coccimiglio, Canyon Bicycles Shimano laps 05:30:51 1. W Grant Ellwood, Boulder Junior Cycling 2. Christoph Heinrich 2:46:33 April 5 - Hell of the North Road Race, UCA 2. Bryant Wood, Utah Valley University 0:38:38 Orthorpaedics 1:15:28 1:01:36 3. Shannon Boffeli & Jen Hanks, Epic Brewing/ 40:16.18 3. Cris Williams 2:46:39 Series, Salt Lake City, UT 2. Tyler Mullins, Utah Valley University 0:38:38 Pro Women 2. Hayden Beck, Kuhl Rocky Mountain 1:04:06 mtbracenews 6 laps 05:35:53 2. Christian Panozzo 42:05.51 4. Rick Black 2:46:48 Men’s CAT 1/2/3 Master 45+ Men Collegiate B 1. Evelyn Dong, Backcountry com 1:28:48 3. Jackson Cheney, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 4. Zeppelin Tittensor & Nicole Tittensor, Team 3. Denzel Stephenson, Boulder Junior Cycling 5. David Sharp 2:46:55 1. Rick Black, Ski Utah / Plan7 1. Nathan Curtis, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 2. Erica Tingey, Team Jamis 1:30:44 1:04:46 Tittensor 6 laps 05:39:46 42:13.00 Men’s CAT 1/2/3/4 Masters 55+ 2. John McKone, Cole Sport Elite 1. Preston Yardley, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 3. Joey Lythgoe, Kuhl Rocky Mountain 1:31:21 4. Holden Anderson, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 5. Ryan Ashbridge & Jenelle Kremer, U and I 6 4. Jonah Howe, LTR Sports 43:17.34 1. Norman Frye 2:57:04 3. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR - Contender Racing 1. Tanner Soelberg, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 4. Meghan Sheridan, UtahMountainBikingcom 1:04:52 laps 05:44:32 5. Daniel Fendler, Summit Utah Devo 43:19.52 2. Ken Jones 2:57:08 4. Art O’Connor, COTBR/Competitive Cyclist 1. Joseph Stewart, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 1:38:31 5. Nick Loyola, Unattached 1:05:10 Duo Team - Take a Kid Racing 6. Jacob CarterGibb, Boulder Junior Cycling 3. Jerald Hunsaker 2:57:26 5. Scott Allen, canyon bicycles Men CAT 1/2/3 5. Debbie Mortensen, Diamond Peak Utah Junior Men’s 16-18 1. Danny Christensen & Camryn Christensen, 43:39.62 4. Joe Brubaker 2:58:49 Junior Men’s 10-16 1. Jason Goodfellow, Canyon Bicycles 0:29:40 Orthorpaedics 1:41:43 1. Brayden Ellis, Red Rock Bicycle 0:42:35 Danny and Camryn 4 laps 05:04:53 7. Keenan DesPlanques, Durango Devo 44:34.90 1. Allison Craig, Saltcycle Intelitechs 30:26:00 1. Zach Butterfield, Canyon Bicycles 0:29:40 5. Ravell Call 2:58:51 Pro Men 2. Jaden Bergen, Red Rock Bicycle 0:52:30 2. Kim Christensen & Jordan Christensen, Kim and 8. Eric Pipkin 55:01.30 2. Samuel LeCain 30:26:00 2. Lance Gamero, AtTask Canyon Bicycles 0:30:00 Men’s CAT 1/2/3 1. Bryson Perry, DNA Cycling 1:44:50 Men’s Sport 13-15 Jordan 4 laps 06:03:16 9. Zach Peterson 2:08:21 3. Ian Frederick, FFKR - Contender 34:56:00 2. Scott Powers, AtTask Canyon Bicycles 0:30:00 1. Erik Slack 2:29:40 2. Justin Lindine, Redline INBX 1:46:03 1. JonJon Drain, White Pine Racing Powered By 3. Gus Hoffman & Beth Hoffman, 3 Funny Ranch Junior Men’s 17-18 CAT 2 Women’s CAT 1/2/3 2. Phillip Smith, AtTask Canyon Bicycles 0:30:00 2. Cortlan Brown 2:29:43 3. Justin Griffin, Summit Bike Club 1:46:56 Jans com 1:01:50 4 laps 06:28:38 1. Seth Bromley 1:13:53 1. Kat Carr, Ski Utah/Plan 7 01:30:29.68 2. Gary Wiedenfeld, AtTask Canyon Bicycles 3. Jake Stocking 2:29:44 4. Chris Holly, Kuhl Rocky Mountain 1:48:06 2. Alec Schooley, Davis High School 1:09:00 4. Sara Wilson & Chris Wilson, Penguin Daddy 4 2. Cale Pilling 1:16:01 2. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles 0:30:00 4. Tim Mulvihill 2:29:47 5. Jordan Pope, Kuhl Rocky Mountain 1:49:48 3. Adam Mortensen, Diamond Peak Utah laps 07:08:17 3. Carter Bailey 1:16:14 01:30:30.31 Men CAT 5 5. Mitchell Peterson 2:29:50 Men’s 40+ Orthorpaedics 1:09:48 5. Emma Flach & John Flach, byworm 3 laps 4. Charles Greenberg, Durango Devo 1:20:27 3. Alison Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 01:30:33.11 1. Matt Hansen, Infinite Cycles 0:32:05 Women’s CAT 3/4 1. Justin Wilson, Revolution Peak Fasteners 4. Nate Hansen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 1:10:19 06:13:35 5. Quintin Cook 1:20:43 4. Tiffany Pezzulo, Vanderkitten 01:30:49.59 1. Nathan Zarlengo, Infinite Cycles 0:32:05 1. Megan Lowe 2:05:47 1:24:05 5. Devry Grovin, Unattached 1:12:15 6. Shane Christensen, State Farm Duo 2 laps 6. Ayden Chance, Boulder Junior Cycling 1:32:45 Women’s CAT 3/4 Master 35+ 1. Andrew Willmann, Infinite Cycles 0:32:05 2. Aaron Jordin, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 1:24:07 Junior Men’s 13-15 03:48:13 7. Ethan Reynolds 1:35:30 2. Jannalyn Luttrell 2:06:03 1. Margaret Douglass, Bountiful Mazda Cycling 1. Lee Weatherhead, Infinite Cycles 0:32:05 3. Dennis Barrett, Bountiful Bicycle 1:24:29 1. Tyler Guymon, Bike Fix 0:39:09 3 Person Open Team Junior Men’s 17-18 CAT 3 3. Marci Kimball 2:06:25 Team 2. Robert Chapman, Utah Valley University 4. Mitt Stewart, UtahMountainBikingcom 1:26:51 2. Kade Brasher, Kuhl Rocky Mountain 0:40:24 1. Curtis Spragg, Ivor Fuller & Mike McRae, SGPD 1. Jase Hoover 1:34:22 4. Rachel Baarda 2:06:47 2. Katherine Ragle, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 5. Zan Treasure, Bountiful Bicycle 1:27:18 3. Miles Willis, Willis Bros Racing 0:42:38 Team 1 5 laps 05:17:12 Junior Men’s 9-10 0:33:22 5. Sara Baker 2:06:59 3. Rosanna Sellers, Ski Utah/Plan 7 Expert Men’s 30-39 4. Ryder Jordin, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 0:46:42 2. Jeff Hammel, Brad Muranko & John Martorano, 1. Colby Simmons 1:08:31 2. Nathan Hansen, Utah Valley University 0:33:22 Women’s CAT 1/2/3/4 Masters 35+ 1. Derek Edwards, Roosters Bikers Edge 1:26:18 5. Ian Cheney, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 0:53:44 The Red Rockers 5 laps 06:12:49 Men’s Open 19-24 CAT 1 4. Robynn Masters, Ski Utah|Plan 7 2. Christian Moreno, Utah Valley University 1. Mary Emerson 2:06:39 2. Jared Millington, Bountiful Bicycle 1:29:39 6. Cole Shaffer, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 0:54:10 3. Steve Barney, Scooter Barney & SteviRee, BAR- 1. Danny Van Wagoner 1:04:23 5. Susan Armstrong, Microseal/Maddog Racing 0:33:22 2. Robynn Masters 2:07:13 3. Bobby Brown, Bicycle Center 1:30:24 Junior Men’s 10-12 NE Bikers 4 laps 05:05:07 2. Nathan Murcia, Fort Lewis College 1:06:36 Women’s CAT 3/4 2. Bradley Thurgood, Utah Valley University 3. Ruth Shapiro 2:08:07 1. Jannalyn Luttrell 0:33:22 4. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution Peak Fasteners 1. Parker Christenson, Zion Cycles 0:24:13 4. Cody Layton, Daimen Bang & James Wittwer, 3. Andris Delins, NorthStar Development 1:08:21 Women’s CAT 1/2/3 2. Alison Knutson, Harristone/Sun Valley 3. Michael Killen, Utah Valley University 0:38:38 1:32:54 2. Joel Shockley, Bike Fix 0:24:59 Team FIST U 4 laps 05:18:54 4. Corin Flynn 1:08:46 1. Breanne Nalder 2:58:36 Mortgage 3. Bryant Wood, Utah Valley University 0:38:38 5. Jeff Wilson, Bountiful Bicycle 1:34:41 3. Jackson Telford, Bikers Edge 0:25:35 5. Brett Huish, Seth LeFevre & Stan Thompson, 5. Weston Burcar 1:11:26 2. Amy Thornquist 2:59:04 3. Rachel Baarda, SaltCycle-Intelitechs 3. Tyler Mullins, Utah Valley University 0:38:38 6. Jake Carroll, Bountiful Bicycle 1:34:44 4. Davis Bailey, Destination Homes 0:25:42 SGPD Team 2 4 laps 05:19:20 6. Joshua Murdock 1:12:11 3. Mindy McCutcheon 2:59:28 4. Karissa Lamb, Harristone/Sun Valley Mortgage 4. Wes Raymond, SBR Cycles 0:34:58 7. Tom Telford, Bikers Edge 1:46:35 5. Alex Vance, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 0:27:21 Men’s Open 19-24 CAT 2 4. Melinda Macfarlane 3:02:08 Expert Men’s 19-29 Men’s CAT 4/5 Master 35+ Men CAT 4 Beginner Women April 19 - Rumble at 18 Road, Intermountain 1. Michael John TURNER 45:07.02 5. Mikayla Lyman 3:03:49 1. Jace Heger, Bike Fix 1:27:48 1. Ian Skurnik 1. Alex Headman, SaltCycle - Intelitechs 0:29:50 1. Jamie Fowles 0:42:13 Cup, Fruita, CO, Cross Country Mountain 2. Zach Harvey 46:15.89 Junior Men’s CAT 1/2/3/4/5 2. Drew PalmerLeger, Summit Bike Club 1:27:51 2. Nicole Christian 0:49:39 3. Dallin Hatch 51:29.65 2. Lance Anderson, Revolution/Cafe Rio 1. Daniel Sellers, SaltCycle - Intelitechs 0:29:50 Bike Race 1. Luke Heinrich 1:14:31 3. Zach Ovard, Contender Bicycles 1:30:08 Beginner Men Junior Women’s 11-12 4. Liam McDonnell 53:06.83 3. Rich Morris, Adobe 1. Anson Kirchner, SaltCycle - Intelitechs 0:29:50 2. Jack Shuckra 1:14:55 4. Zach Harvey, Roosters Bikers Edge 1:34:02 1. Phil Blair, Utahmountainbiking.com 0:31:01 1. Lauren Bingham, Summit Utah Devo 45:59.34 5. Daniel Truong 1:06:48 4. Bryan Lepinske, Cicada Racing Inc. p/b Mark Mi 2. Billy Rappleye, Infinite Cycles 0:30:57 3. Peter Stack 1:17:31 Single Speed 2. Nick Markision, Ski Utah/Plan7 0:33:24 2. Tea Wright 1:03:48 6. Ty Watkins, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle 5. Michael Raemisch, Team LiVe Well p/b 2. Tom Pace, Infinite Cycles 0:30:57 1. Danny Christensen, Red Rock Bicycle 1:01:56 3. Steven Weaver, Utahmountainbiking.com Junior Women’s 13-14 1:26:24 Bountiful B 2. Jason Hawks, Infinite Cycles 0:30:57 2. Steven Bonney, UtahMountainBikingcom 0:34:04 1. Taylor Perry, K4 Racing 45:44.86 7. Zachary Bryant, Colorado Mesa University Men’s CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Master 55+ 2. Scott Johnston, Infinite Cycles 0:30:57 April 26 - Tour of the Depot, UCA Series, 1:04:40 4. Wade Okelerry 0:34:44 2. Mila Leger Redel, Summit Utah Devo 51:59.01 2:02:45 1. Norman Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 3. Douglas Steck, Infinite Cycles 0:33:01 Stockton, UT 3. Dave Benson, UtahMountainBikingcom 1:06:26 Junior Women’s 15-16 CAT 1 Men’s Open 25-29 CAT 1 2. Ravell Call, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 3. Michael Russell, Infinite Cycles 0:33:01 Men’s Pro Cat 1/2/3 4. Mark Keller, HarmonyHomes 1:07:33 April 19 - 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog 1. Sydney PalmerLeger, Summit Utah Devo 1. JT Toepel 1:06:52 3. Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles - Shimano 3. Brandon Storrs, Infinite Cycles 0:33:01 1. Clinton Mortley, 1:45:31 LiVeWell p/b Bountiful Women’s 40+ Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT 53:31.37 2. Donny Warbritton, Boulder Running Company 4. Joe Brubaker, Ski Utah / Plan 7 3. William Killion, Infinite Cycles 0:33:01 Bicycle 1. Angela Johnson, Bountiful Bicycle 0:42:25 Solo Female 2. Katja Freeburn, Durango Devo 1:00:20 Cycling Team 1:06:56 5. Curt Bates, canyon bicycle 4. Nathan Curtis, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 2. Jared Brewer, 1:45:31 FFKR - CONTENDER 2. Sally Reynders, UtahMountainBikingcom 1. Joey Lythgoe, JOEY 6 laps 05:54:55 3. Rachel Anders 1:01:09 3. Garrett Alexander 1:08:25 Men’s CAT 1/2/3/4 Master 35+ 4. Preston Yardley, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 RACING 0:50:02 2. Lisa Nelson, Team Fatty/World Bicycle Relief 4. Camryn Sippy, Durango Devo 1:19:22 4. Geoffrey Williams 1:08:26 1. Rodney Mena, Contender/FFKR 01:51:24.92 4. Tanner Soelberg, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 3. Mark Flis, 1:45:59 FFKR - CONTENDER RACING Women’s 35+ 5 laps 05:21:22 Junior Women’s 15-18 CAT 2 5. Donovan McCain 1:10:26 2. Seth Bradley, DNACycling 01:51:34.44 4. Joseph Stewart, Utah Valley University 0:33:37 4. Aaron Olsen, 1:46:13 FFKR - CONTENDER 1. Coy Barrett, Bountiful Bicycle 1:10:55 3. Lori Howard, Lori Howard 5 laps 05:22:38 1. Katie Clouse 1:35:18 Men’s Open 30-34 CAT 1 3. Nicholas Ekdahl, Rocky Mountain Cycling Club 5. James Lavelle, Tte de la Course Cycling 0:29:29 RACING 01:51:34.46 2. Nancy Russell, DNA Cycling 1:11:05 4. Michelle Hollingsed, Porcupine Cycling 5 2. Rachel Harris, Boulder Junior Cycling 1:37:53 1. Eric Fossell, Blue Sky Velo 1:06:24 Women CAT 1/2/3 5. Steve Albrecht, 1:49:12 Ski Utah | PLAN7 Men’s CAT 4/5 1. Mikayla Lyman, DNA 0:33:41 3. Jan Holding, Bountiful Bicycle 1:16:05 laps 05:35:30 3. McCauley Smith, Boulder Junior Cycling 1:53:13 Men’s Open 30-34 CAT 2 Men’s Masters 45+ Cat 1/2/3 1. McKay Robinson, Infinite Cycles 01:09:14.65 1. Catherine Kim, DNA 0:33:41 4. Karen Hoggan, Revolution Peak Fasteners 5. Erin McDermot, White Pine Racing p/b Jans. 4. Lillie Bahrami 1:55:18 1. Ciro Zarate 49:25.99 1. Christoph Heinrich, 1:46:14 FFKR - Contender 1:28:46 2. Matthew Draper, Live Well P/B Bountiful 1. Rachel Baarda, SaltCycle - Intelitechs 0:35:15 com 5 laps 05:42:38 5. Elizabeth Westermann, Summit Utah Devo 2. Craig Daugherty 50:58.18 Racing Women’s 19-34 Bicycle 01:09:15.24 Criterium Solo Male 1:59:17 3. Noah Sears 56:38.45 2. Todd Taft, 1:55:35 Ski Utah|Plan 7 Cycling Team 1. Hannah Rice 1:22:27 1. Dave Howard, Dave Howard 6 laps 05:17:36 4. Jason Grubb 58:19.05 3. Jason Linder, Intermountain LiVe Well Men Pro CAT 1/2/3 Junior Women’s 17-18 CAT 1 3. Paul LaStayo, 1:57:49 Ski Utah 2. Jessica Meents 1:23:27 2. Matthew Woodruff, KUHL / Rocky Mountain 1. Sienna Leger Redel, Summit Utah Devo 5. Rob Buirgy III 1:15:16 01:09:15.24 1. Jason Goodfellow, Canyon Bicycles 0:58:47 Men’s Cat 3/4 Men’s 60+ 6 laps 05:36:49 52:27.76 6. James Scully 1:47:23 4. Dustin Nielsen, Livewell PB Bountiful Bicycle 2. Shelby Burton, SBR Cycles 0:58:47 1. Michael Ferrell, 1:50:14 SBR CYCLES/LARRY 1. Kevin Ross, Rapid Cycling 1:06:58 3. Matt Mangen, High Knee Matt Mangen 6 2. India Waller, Durango Devo 1:00:15 Men’s Open 30-39 CAT 3 01:09:15.77 3. Chase Pinkham, Canyon Bicycles 0:58:47 H MILLER 2. Kevin Johansen, Racers Cycle Service 1:07:47 laps 05:39:58 Women’s Open 19-29 CAT 1 1. Jonathan Brittain 1:14:30 5. Kyle Anderson, PLAN7 | BRIGHTFACE. 4. Zach Butterfield, Canyon Bicycles 0:58:47 3. Joel Quinn, UtahMountainBikingcom 1:10:16 4. Sam Sweetser, Cole Sport 6 laps 05:42:28 1. Jessica Morris, eXperticity 55:30.53 2. Andrew Hendon 1:36:01 01:09:15.95 5. Michael Ferrell, Folsom Bike/VW/Raley’s 2. Sage Thorpe, 1:50:14 Intermountain liv well 4. Craig Williams, 4Life Mad Dog 1:11:59 5. Aaron Hagge, Aaron-Diamond Peak / Utah 2. Johanne Albrigtsen, Boulder Junior Cycling 3. Patrick Roenicke 1:37:37 Men’s CAT 3/4 0:58:47 3. Ricky Bangerter, 1:50:14 LiVe Well p/b 5. Joe Benson, UtahMountainBikingcom 1:19:35 Orthopaedics 6 laps 05:53:20 59:36.18 4. Dan Cardoza 1:43:25 1. Josh Brown, Live Well p/b Threshold 6. Brian Madsen, FFKR-Contender 0:58:47 Bountiful Bicycle Men’s 50+ Solo Male 40-49 Women’s Open 19-29 CAT 2 5. Kelly Peterson 1:47:08 01:43:11.89 7. Aaron Jeffrey, Rio Grand 0:58:47 4. Nathan Steele, 1:50:17 Cicada Racing 1. Paul LaStayo, Ski Utah Plan 7 1:00:41 1. Brian Jeppson, Cedar Cycle 6 laps 06:00:01 1. Isnaraissa Moir 1:23:54 Men’s Open 35-39 CAT 1 2. Ricky Bangerter, Simply Mac Racing p/b 8. Alex Kim, Ski Utah|Plan 7 0:58:47 5. Andrew Fife, 1:50:22 Utah State University 2. Brad Sneed, Revolution Peak Fasteners 1:00:58 2. Kevin O’Keefe, Rapid Cycling -Kevin 5 laps 2. Nora Richards 1:41:43 1. Tyson Kaman, Peloton-Specialized Cycling Bountiful 01:43:11.89 Men CRIT M Collegiate C Men’s Cat 4/5 3. John Lauck, Bountiful Bicycle 1:03:00 05:07:18 3. Alana Becky 1:42:00 Team 1:04:45 3. Zack Butterfield, Canyon Bicycles-Shimano 1. Blake Shumway, Utah Valley University 1. Cameron Benson, 1:49:44 Infinite Cycles 4. Jeff Flick, Kuhl Rocky Mountain 1:05:03 3. Mark Nelson, Just Me 5 laps 05:15:56 Women’s Open 30-39 CAT 1 2. Nathan Reynolds 1:07:02 01:43:17.23 2. Joseph Stewart, Utah Valley University 2. McKay Robinson, 1:49:44 Infinite Cycles 5. Ty Loyola, Contender Bicycles 1:06:58 4. Alan Hamberlin, Sigma Human Performance 1. Sara Schuler 56:41.34 3. Johannes Huseby, Boulder Cycle Sport 1:09:19 4. Scott Buccambuso, Cicada Racing 01:43:17.41 3. Tanner Soelberg, Utah Valley University 3. Joseph Stewart, 1:51:38 Utah Valley University/ Men’s Sport 40-49 5 laps 05:24:14 2. Becky Edmiston, Steamboat Velo 56:54.71 Men’s Open 35-39 CAT 2 5. Michael Forsyth, Cicada Racing Inc. p/b Mark 4. Robert Chapman, Utah Valley University VeloSport Racing 1. Steve Ellis, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 1:01:37 5. Thane Hall, Uinta coffee 5 laps 05:34:16 3. L. Marie Walsh, Peloton-Specialized Cycling 1. Ryan Beck 57:08.34 Mi 01:44:09.44 5. Nathan Hansen, Utah Valley University 4. Tanner Soelberg, 1:51:46 Utah Valley 2. Jared kover, Red Rock Bicycle 1:01:59 Solo Masters 50+ Female Team 57:29.87 2. Jan Pieter Koorn 58:30.00 Men’s CAT 1/2/3 Men CRIT M Collegiate B University/ Velosport Racing 3. Rob Hansen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 1:02:18 1. Lori Smith, Eastside Cycle 5 laps 05:48:24 4. Julie McCafferty 1:00:01 3. Amit Dutta 1:07:49 1. Cody Haroldsen, Ski Utah | PLAN7 01:46:43.83 1. Preston Yardley, Utah Valley University 5. Joe Luna, 1:51:59 Roosters Bike Club 2. Jake Stocking, Ski Utah | PLAN7 01:46:55.92 2. Andrew Fife, Utah State University 4. Sean Hoover, Canyon Bicycles Shimano 1:02:49 2. Jill Bustamante, BuffaloJill 4 laps 05:42:11 Women’s Open 30-39 CAT 2 4. John Paras 1:27:48 Women’s Pro Cat 1/2/3 5. Edward Fryatt, HarmonyHomes 1:03:16 3. Kai Applequist, Mercedes Benz p/b George’s 3. Nathan Curtis, Utah Valley University 3. Brenda Witt, Beer, please! 4 laps 06:10:04 1. Shay Denning 1:32:34 Men’s Open 40-44 CAT 1 1. Mindy McCutcheon, 2:00:59 Canyon Bicycles Men’s Sport 30-39 Cyc 01:46:56.19 Men CAT 5 4. Elizabeth Ward, Team Tenzing 3 laps 04:22:42 2. Brandy Peterson 1:41:16 1. Adam Plummer 1:05:41 2. Catherine Kim, 2:07:02 DNA Cycling p/b K4 1. Donald Peterson 1:04:17 5. Brooke Saindon, Peaked Sports -Brooke 3 3. Jennifer Bubel 1:57:38 2. Jeffrey Minotto, Steamboat Velo 1:06:59 4. Brent Cannon, Canyon Bicycles 01:50:03.70 1. Blake Shumway, Utah Valley University Women’s Cat 3/4 2. Jason Fowles 1:04:47 laps 04:28:40 4. Rebecca Batizy 2:05:01 3. Rob Bergstrom, Swami’s Cycling Club 1:09:46 5. Aaron Olsen, FFKR - Contender Racing 2. Joseph Stewart, Utah Valley University 1. Jannalyn Luttrell, 2:02:57 3. Ryan Pace, Needles Peak 1:05:00 6. Robin Kirker, Raven Rider 3 laps 04:43:50 Women’s Open 40-49 CAT 1 4. Derek Oldfield, SPY GIANT RIDE p/b MRI 1:11:28 01:50:05.80 3. Matt Brown, A Bloc Cycling 2. Rachel Baarda, 2:03:52 SaltCycle-Intelitechs 4. Paul Burghardt, Bountiful Bicycle 1:05:01 Solo Masters 50+ Male 1. Charlotte Lenssen 1:03:42 Men’s Open 40-44 CAT 2 4. Tanner Soelberg, Utah Valley University 5. Jeremy Andrews, UtahMountainBikingcom 1. Zan Treasure, Bountiful Bicycle Racing 6 laps Women’s Open 40-49 CAT 2 1. John Curtis 58:28.72 April 11-12 - UVU Spring Classic, IMCCC 5. Matt Hansen, Infinite Cycles 3. Alison Knutson, 2:06:56 Harristone/Sun Valley 1:05:35 05:47:55 1. Laura Vance 1:46:20 2. Richard Price, LTR Sports 1:04:07 Collegiate and USAC, Orem, UT Men CAT 4 Mortgage Men’s Sport 19-29 2. Kevin Moffitt, 4 Life / Trek / Mad Dog Cycles 6 2. Madge Saunders 1:54:52 3. Dan Lafaver 1:18:55 Road Race 1. Trevor Brown, 0:41:25 4. Chanda Unswort, 2:07:07 TOSH 1. Dallin Hatch, UtahMountainBikingcom 1:01:08 laps 06:12:01 Women’s Open 40-49 CAT 3 4. Luis Rosa 1:20:50 Men Collegiate C 2. Paul Burger, SaltCycle - Intelitechs 0:41:25 5. Debora Adam, 2:07:39 Harristone/Sun Valley 2. David Sneed, Las Vegas Cyclery 1:04:18 3. Brad Sneed, Hamony Homes 5 laps 05:00:17 1. Lina Dzekciorius 1:39:32 5. Robert Hansen, Canyon Bicycles - Shimano 1. Tanner Soelberg, Utah Valley University 3. McKay Robinson, Infinite Cycles 0:41:25 Mortgage 3. Ty Watkins, Livewell 1:06:05 4. John Lauck, Bountiful Bicycles -John 5 laps Women’s Open 50-59 CAT 1/2/3 1:21:15 2. Joseph Stewart, Utah Valley University 4. Jon Rose, 0:41:25 Women’s Masters 35+ 4. Daniel Truong, UtahMountainBikingcom 05:11:17 1. Ellen Guthrie, Revolution Cafe Rio 1:02:04 Men’s Open 40-49 CAT 3 3. Bradley Thurgood, Utah Valley University 5. Jeremy Ward, Color Me Rad 0:41:25 1. Heidi Nielson, 2:06:46 Tosh 1:14:58 5. Michael Profsky, Canyon Bicycles-Shamino 5 Women’s Open Pro 1. Mike Turner, Summit Utah Devo 1:34:51 4. Nathan Hansen, Utah Valley University Women Pro CAT 1/2/3 2. Karen Christoffersen, 2:07:09 Ski Utah/ Plan7 5. Alex Roveda 1:15:07 laps 05:17:47 1. Rebecca Dussault 52:15.15 2. corey spencer 2:11:11 5. Robert Chapman, Utah Valley University 1. Catherine Kim, DNA 0:58:47 3. Bev Ronnow, 2:21:02 Bountiful Mazda Clydesdale Solo Singlespeed Female 2. Marlee Dixon 52:46.24 Men’s Open 45-49 CAT 1 6. Michael Killen, Utah Valley University 2. Hannah Ross, Salt Lake City Cycling 0:58:47 Cycling Team 1. Mike Oblad, Porcupine 1:11:49 1. Heidi Volpe, So Cal Endurance 5 laps 05:33:24 3. Sarah Sturm, Durango Devo 53:46.48 1. Reed Topham 1:10:36 7. Brian Armstrong, Utah Valley University 3. Mikayla Lyman, DNA 4. Margaret Douglass, 2:24:14 Bountiful Mazda 2. Bret Galbraith 1:13:12 2. Suzie Hosmanek, Team Hos 5 laps 06:17:42 4. Alexis Skarda 1:02:16 Men’s Open 45-49 CAT 2 Men Collegiate B Women CRIT F Collegiate B CAT 4 Cycling Team 3. Shane Christensen, Bike Fix 1:20:52 3. Amber Hatfield, Ms. Slowpoke 4 laps 06:24:38 Junior Men’s 11-12 1. Barry Hanson, Great Divide Brewing Company 1. Preston Yardley, Utah Valley University 1. Morgan Anderberg, Utah State University Men’s Masters B 35+ Cat 4/5 4. Richard Ewell, UtahMountainBikingcom 1:39:36 Solo Singlespeed Male 1. Luke Elphingstone, Boulder Junior Cycling 1:03:09 2. Andrew Fife, Utah State University 2. Jessica Quinn, Utah State University 1. Matthew Draper, 1:54:22 LiVe Well P/B 5. Aaron Mullins Racers Cycle Service 1:41:10 1. AJ Linnell, Action Jackson?! 6 laps 05:27:45 1:21:34 2. Michael Brygger 1:15:22 3. Nathan Curtis, Utah Valley University Women CAT 4 Bountiful Bicycle Junior Women’s 13-16 Men CAT 1/2/3 1. Rachel Baarda, SaltCycle - Intelitechs 0:25:22 2. Mario Correa, The Path Bike Shop 6 laps Junior Men’s 13-14 3. Michael Cook 1:36:23 2. Ian Skurnik, 1:54:23 1. Skyler Perry, DNA Cycling 0:46:36 05:49:46 1. Zane Worrell 1:35:08 4. John Twitchell 1:47:07 1. Bryce Young, Canyon Bicycles 2:43:56 2. Debora Adam, Harristone/Sun Valley Mortgage 3. Mike Loveland, 1:54:23 Needles Peak 2. Taylor Perry, DNA Cycling 0:46:37 3. Mike Kennedy, Dirtycxer 5 laps 05:20:28 2. Nolan Jenkins, Front Rangers Junior Cycling Men’s Open 50-59 CAT 1 2. Aaron Jeffrey, Team Rio Grand 2:44:42 Cycling 0:25:22 4. Dwaine Allgier, 1:54:28 Milkcreek 3. Ashlynn Warner 0:54:45 4. Elden Nelson, Team Fatty 5 laps 05:21:37 1:42:03 1. Paul LaStayo, Ski Utah|Plan 7 1:06:57 3. Bonn Turkington, Canyon Bicycles 2:44:42 3. Moka Best, Teal & Black Kit 0:25:22 5. Tom Pace, 1:54:31 Infinite Cycles 4. Tally Perry, Summit Bike Club 0:59:31 5. Scott Schaefer, Scott 5 laps 05:37:45 3. Ethan Wright 1:42:16 2. Andy Ramirez 1:23:53 4. Arthur O’Connor, 2:44:42 4. Karissa A Lamb, Harristone/Sun Valley 5. Abigail Beck 1:03:06 Duo Team Female 4. Joshua Peterson 1:44:31 3. Ralph Hart, Boulder Cycle Sport 1:28:09 5. Will Hanson, Skit Utah 2:44:42 Mortgage Cycling 0:25:22 Men’s Masters 55+ Cat 1-5 Junior Women 16-18 1. Debbie Mortensen & Kelly Crawford, Bountiful 5. Bryn Bingham 1:45:29 Men’s Open 50-59 CAT 2 Men CAT 5 5. Morgan Anderberg, Utah State University 1. Dirk Cowley, 1:56:08 FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 1. Rebekah Mark, Canyon Bicycles Shimano Bicycle/Diamond Peaks Utah Orthopaedics 6 6. Oliver Hart 2:08:00 1. Phil Blair 1:20:27 1. Tanner Soelberg, Utah Valley University 2:32:46 0:25:22 2. Norman Frye, 1:56:09 Ski Utah/Plan 7 0:41:30 laps 06:03:10 7. Zayden Paras 2:10:00 2. Alan Wixom 1:28:28 2. Joseph Stewart, Utah Valley University 2:32:36 6. Jessica Quinn, Utah State University 0:25:22 3. Jerald Hunsaker, 1:56:13 Bountiful Mazda Expert Women 16-18 2. Parker Tyler & Hannah Turpen, lez go biking 5 Junior Men’s 15-16 CAT 1 3. Victor Heilweil 1:31:16 3. Matt Brown, A Bloc Cycling 2:36:20 7. Maria Oblad, Canyon Bicycles 0:25:22 Cycling Team 1. Sienna LegerRedel, Summit Bike Club 1:13:47 laps 05:28:47 1. Evan Clouse 41:38.57 Men’s Open 50-59 CAT 3 4. Tyson Soelberg, SBR Cycles 2:44:50 4. John Lauck, 1:56:27 Bountiful Mazda Cycling 2. Rachel Anders, Summit Bike Club 1:21:54 3. Daniel Muldoon & Kathi Merchant, Devilish Duo 2. Jack Tanner, Boulder Junior Cycling 41:54.07 1. Joel Richards, Durango Wheel Club 1:34:26 5. Bradley Thurgood, Utah Valley University April 19 - East Canyon Echo Road Race, UCA Team 3. Berlyn Slemboski, Red Rock Bicycle 1:27:11 4 laps 05:26:27 3. Matthew Behrens, Summit Utah Devo 42:28.00 2. Jay Eagen, Durango Wheel Club 1:43:54 2:44:53 Series, Henefer, UT, 5. Joe Brubaker, 1:56:29 Ski Utah / Plan 7 MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 15

Speaking of Spokes - Trails Continued from page 2 Policy Finalized on Ski Areas and Mountain Biking selves, it is a thin line between remain wild and undeveloped, used Ross, advocacy manager for the several years down the slope, “the coming out of something relative- By Charles Pekow by humans only for quiet, nature- International Mountain Bicycling process is a little more complicated.” ly well, as I did, or severely trau- based recreation. But the 2011 Ski Association. All new projects will matized, maimed or even dead. Remember that mountain bik- Ski slopes in national forests can Area Recreational Opportunity have to go through an environmental Despite my mishap, this ers have an easier job dealing with officially get used for mountain bik- Enhancement Act specifically per- review. “It could be a two-year pro- was a great ride. The Salt Lake reviews and environmentalists than ing in the off season. Many already mits development and use of moun- cess or a 10-year process.” Marathon had a great new course other forest uses, such as ATV riders. are but the U.S. Forest Service tain bike trails. Some places, such But ski resorts are interested, as this year which I really enjoyed. The trouble, though, is that “sum- (USFS) finalized its policy in April as Aspen/Snowmass Ski Resort in It had enough winding and rolling it will bring guests to their resorts mer activities have a greater impact officially allowing off-season ski terrain to keep it interesting, and the White River National Forest in in national forests during the off- on wildlife and water runoff,” as slope mountain biking. USFS is the police manning the course Colorado have already added down- season. “We have had several resorts animals are more dormant in winter implementing a law Congress were very much in control and hill paths under an interim directive come to us for our help with that than summer, notes Gavin Feiger, passed in 2011 to allow additional doing a good job of keeping traf- USFS had previously issued. process,” Ross says. coordinator for the Ski Area Citizens fic off the road and out of the recreational activities in designated USFS will require, though, that A local group that wants to create Coalition, a group that monitors the ski areas in national forests. intersections. mountain bike “facilities be either a mountain bike trail on a nation- environmental policies of ski resorts. In its new directive (http://www. visually consistent with or sub- al forest ski slope needs to make And while I don’t pay much While mountain biking itself may gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-04-17/ ordinate to the ski area’s existing friends. Get the resort’s approval. It attention to the running side of only cause minimal slope erosion, html/2014-08893.htm), USFS out- facilities, vegetation, and landscape. shouldn’t be hard as it means more the event, I do know the bike extending the season at ski resorts lines criteria for its land managers Potential resource concerns associ- off-season business, which they’ll tour portion is well-managed and increases the greenhouse gases. “If to use in determining what activities ated with proposed facilities can need as global warming gradually overseen by Cindy Yorgason. The you have hotels open year round, to allow on a case-by-case basis. be addressed during environmental reduces snowfall. “Get everyone on only improvement I would sug- “kitchens are open, laundries are gest is the start. A couple hundred Neither the law nor the directive analysis.” the same page so the resort under- require USFS to allow mountain And USFS is requiring that no stands the needs of the mountain open,” Feiger notes. But using ski yards after the start, the road nar- slopes already stripped of trees and rowed as it turned uphill. Bikes biking at any ski slopes – it only mountain bike facilities be con- bike community,” Ross says. And permits them at local discretion in structed that could interfere with USFS staff are likely to respond brush causes much less environmen- bottle-necked at the turn with tal damage than building downhill most cyclists having to clip out “appropriate circumstances,” saying skiing or require major new devel- better if different groups agree. It bike trails elsewhere in forests, he of their pedals. It became a bit mountain biking can “harmonize opment. And managers could close may be that other folks want a cross- adds. dicey as they tried to clip back with the natural environment.” Local trails if use would cause erosion or country path around the resort. If In addition to being “already dis- in while heading uphill. It would advocates will have to present their otherwise harm the environment. the two groups agree on a plan that turbed,” ski areas tend to be well have been better if the start had case and work with USFS at every So the directive may lead to can accommodate both, staff will be been narrowed to eliminate the stage from planning to maintenance. new mountain biking opportunities happier to oblige, Ross suggests. maintained, allowing easier access bottle-neck at the corner. USFS did get some opposition in national forests, but only with National forests are governed by for other users, notes Troy Duffin So put this on your calendar to its plan to permit mountain bik- persistence and patience. “From the land use plans that are updated every of Alpine Trails, Inc., a Utah-based next year. I am confident you ing. Some respondents in a public concept to the design to actually 10 or 15 years. “If you are lucky trail builder. USFS will also be will enjoy it. And also, be care- comment period called them “mech- using a trail can take several years. and you know there is a land man- happy because the ski resorts will ful out there. Had I been paying anized equipment.” Respondents There are all sorts of people involved agement process, go ahead,.” Ross pay for the maintenance, saving fed- closer attention, perhaps I could also complained that areas should in that process,” warns Aimee says. If the next scheduled review is eral money, Duffin says. have avoided this. The point is, as cyclists we need to pay atten- SLCBAC News for May 2014 New HIVE Pass Makes are billed by the water department tion, and ride defensively. I can Bike Commuting Even every month. Payments can be made online. attest that, even when your guard- May is Utah Bike Month and, as the theme indicates, it is packed with Easier ian angel keeps you from serious events to encourage and celebrate alternate means of transportation. One SLC hopes to sell 8000 HIVE injury, a crash still hurts. A lot. of the highlighted events of the month is the Mayor’s Bike to Work day passes this year. If you use it 12 Salt Lake City’s recent HIVE on May 13th featuring a casual ride with the county and city mayors. times a month it pays for itself. But Pass innovation allows easier bike SLCBAC will be an active participant in this event, and riders might even you will soon find that being able to commuting. It is good on all buses take advantage of refreshments and awesome giveaways during the ride. A hop a bus or train, with your bike, at and trains run by UTA with the complete listing of May’s events can be found on the Cycling Utah event your convenience without worrying exception of the ski buses. At only calendar. As advisors to county mayor Ben McAdams, SLCBAC is always about having the correct change Park City Trails Report $30 per month it is a great deal and looking to engage the community and receive advice and input concerning really makes bicycle commuting allows you to hop onto any UTA how we can improve our streets and resources for bicycles and walking. easier. Especially for common transit route at will. If the weather It’s that time of the year, Currently, SLCBAC has several vacant positions to fill. Interested citizens routes, such as the grocery store or turns inclement or you have picked everyone excited to ride, but big can apply for a position by visiting our revamped website at www.bicycle. post office, you quickly learn the up a load of groceries or other pur- questions about trail conditions. slco.org and click on the “Get Involved” link! schedules of those buses and trains chases the HIVE Pass enables you Before heading out on your favor- -Ian Scharine most useful for you. There is very ite trail this spring, we’d like to to return home with far less hassle. little advertising for the HIVE Pass, All forms of UTA transit are bicycle encourage you to read our latest 5/24/2014 SLUG Cat Salt Lake City slugmag.com so word of mouth will be the best BLOG entry at mountaintrails.org/ friendly. way to let everyone know about this Continued from 3 5/24/2014 Ogden Bike Park Grand Opening Ogden mudspring to learn about how you ogdencity.com The HIVE Pass can be pur- inexpensive way to utilize the UTA affect the trails in muddy condi- 5/16/2014 National Bike to Work Day Everywhere 5/28/2014 Road Respect Southern Utah Tour Ivins chased at the City-County building transit system. Tell all your friends tions. And, if you are looking 5/16/2014 Mountain Biking Basic Skills Workshop roadrespect.utah.gov in Washington Square, right across about this new way of leaving their 5/29/2014 Weber Pathways Puncture Vine Cleanup for trail condition reports, visit Riverdale riverdalecity.com/departments/recreation/ from the Main Library. You need car parked even more often, by Ogden ogdencity.com the Mountain Trails (Interactive Bike/Bike_Week.html proof of residency in Salt Lake combining bike commuting with 5/30/2014 Bike To Work Day Park City mountain- Maps) or Basin Recreation web- 5/17/2014 Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride Salt Lake City, such as a lease agreement, UTA mass transit using a HIVE trails.org sites, both have information avail- City cyclesaltlakecentury.com utility bill or legal documents, and Pass. For more information see 5/30/2014 Ogden Fixit Station Ribbon Cutting and picture proof of identity. You pay able. Visit mountaintrails.org for 5/17/2014 UTA Bike To Work Day in Springville City Puncture Vine Cleanup Ogden ogdencity.com http://www.ridewithhive.com. more information. Springville City utarideshare.com 5/31/2014 Get Into the River Salt Lake City getinto- for two months up front and then -Bruce Ewert -Jay Burke 5/21/2014 Ride of Silence Salt Lake City rideofsi- theriver.org lence.org 5/31/2014 Moab Road Respect Rally and Pathway 5/21/2014 Ride of Silence Provo rideofsilence.org Opening Moab Combat Puncture Vine on the Jordan River - Buy a Weevil or Volunteer

Hate Goat Heads? Love the Jordan River Trail? Help to combat the awful weed by participating in the Donate a Weevil Program. Just visit http://jordanrivercommission.com/Store/donate-biocontrol/ to buy a punc- ture-vine seed eating weevil for only .50/each. The weevils are used as non-toxic biocontrol to limit the spread of the scourge of bike tires. If you would rather pull goat head weeds in person, you can volunteer for one of many events all summer at jordanrivercommission.com/volunteer/. -Dave Iltis

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Gear Picks Product Review: Ass Savers Keep Your Drier When It’s Wet She suffered in the cold and rain with slightly more stylish,” says the compa- the Ass Saver is an ideal accessory for her husband, Alex, riding along in his ny website. “It will get you there fairly the bike commuter who may want to warm and comfortable wheel car. dry by eliminating the spray where it is remove the product when not in use. “Alex asked me how I liked it I most annoying and most concentrated, The plastic product folds and creas- responded with, “oh it was good, I’m namely your derriere.” es in the middle to slide between the not giving it back,” Fagen-Kim said. The flexible plastic guard can be “Tour of the depot - notorious for bent to tuck the fender completely saddle rails and form a drainage sys- Spring Classics weather didn’t disap- under the saddle if not needed. At just tem of sorts that keeps water and road point again this year with rain, snow 13 inches long and fitting easily into grime from coating your pants, shirt or and frigid temps but this year my butt just about any bike bag or backpack, bicycle kit. was only wet from the rain coming from above and splash-free of mud & gravel,” Fagen-Kim said. “The Ass Saver saved me from that discomfort during my race. Another racer did tell me how jealous she was of it. Not that The Ass Saver is a simple clip-on rainguard that helps keep you dry. it made me any faster, I had that going Photo: Jared Eborn for me.” Lechtenburg also said though By Jared Eborn just slide the 13-inch flexible fender soaked, his cycling kit was left clean. beneath your saddle, snap it into place “There wasn’t a black streak across Ass Saver review By Jared Eborn on the rails and ride away without a the back of my jersey from all the Spring riding in Utah is always a steady stream of road wash from your water, so apparently this product while guessing game. One day the weather rear wheel spraying your back and improvised did a great job of keeping can be sunny and warm, the next it’s backside. a part of me somewhat dry in an awful a wintery mix of rain, sleet and snow. We brought three to the race and situation to be riding in.” Some days it’s all of the above with had no shortage of racers asking if we Another bonus? Lechtenburg said a few other weather patterns mixed in. had more. the size and simplicity were welcome. With that in mind, we took a rela- Our test riders had these reviews “It was nice having it be improvised tively new product to the April 26 Tour after the cold, wet and unpleasant day and compact and not something I need of the Depot to test out. The product: of racing. to have any hardware attach the bike,” The Ass Saver. “So Saturday’s race was a miserable he said. The Tour of the Depot was prime one to say the least. I’ve never been so The Ass Saver is available for pur- testing territory with a downpour with cold tired and wet in my life,” FFKR- chase online at ass-savers.com and rain and sleet hitting the racers as they Contender’s James Lechtenburg – a comes in a variety of colors. traveled along the roads of Tooele Cat 4 racer, said. “Of all the things that Though not as effective as a full- County. received a constant downpour of water sized fender, the Ass Saver isn’t intend- Seen in the professional peloton from above and below, I don’t really ed to be. during the wet spring classic races, the remember or recall a constant stream “It’s important to understand that an Ass Saver is a flexible, easily attached of water flipping off my back tire along Ass Saver will never do the same job and removed recyclable plastic mud- my backside to add to my dismay.” as a standard mudguard for obvious guard. Made in Sweden, the Ass Saver Cat 2 women’s racer Cahterine reasons. It is an emergency mudguard has a simple design and function – Fagen-Kim was another product tester. similar to the spare tire of a car but MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 17 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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Essay An Ode to Coasting few of us were sitting around talking with the brakes wide open praying about the ride, the weekend, bikes that the trail doesn’t stop going down and enjoying some frothy bever- or the joy at the crest of a hill where ages. One of the people who had you just gave every ounce of energy just pedaled around this sandstone you had left to make it and then let- paradise mentioned how fun the ride ting gravity pull you downward as had been. Nothing unusual there, we you gain momentum and coast as far were all thinking the same thing. The as you possibly can. stoke had been running high all day I do remember my first moments despite the strong winds and cooler on a bike without training wheels. It than normal temperatures. We had happened much as described above. all had fun, but what came next made My father let go of my saddle and me stop and think. This same rider, I wobbled, but somehow I found who had just had a blast riding his that spot where my brain realized bike said the he didn’t usually get to that all it had to do was adjust my have fun rides. No, those were few body from one side to another and I and far between. would be fine. I gave a kicking pedal As cyclists, we catch a bug when stroke and off I went. I pedaled and we learn to ride and it’s one that isn’t easily shaken. I worry that many of then coasted. And then repeated. And Kathleen coasting on Cryptobionic. Photo: Lukas Brinkerhoff us forget that there is a yin to the then, seeing that the bike was too yang of suffering in cycling and that big for me, I wobbled out of control hair and a giant smile on my face, and coast. We can get something yin is coasting. We are masochists and ran into the retaining wall in By Lukas Brinkerhoff and found the steepest hill to climb more for our effort, it’s not free. No, enjoying every ounce of burning front of our neighbor’s house. I left and began to pedal until my legs felt there’s no free ride, but we do get a sweat as it drips into our eyes, but the bike where it laid and ran crying I learned to ride a bike on one bonus. Not like walking, which is like they would fall off and my lungs we often forget that, at the same time, back home. that was a bit too big for me. My dad were about to burst. I can remember the first sense of freedom we enjoy, we are all hedonists. We forget that It wasn’t an entire success, but I picked it up at a yard sale somewhere how amazing that first climb was. I riding allows us to stop putting forth there is nothing quite like ripping never forgot how awesome it felt to and put some training wheels on it just didn’t want it to stop. I pedaled effort and reap the benefits of our last down a flowy section of singletrack pedal and then be able to coast. so I could ride. I couldn’t touch the all the way to the top and then fell push. We can coast. ground and pedaling was a bit of a over because I still couldn’t reach One of the most succinct rea- Prevention of Overuse Injuries stretch. After a while, he decided it the ground. sons I have ever heard for riding Overuse injuries are surprisingly high in cycling. In a recent study they was time for me to learn to ride. I was thrown out during a class at I’m guessing that every single found that 94% of cyclists over a one-year period will have experienced didn’t want anything to do with it. So one of you had a similar experience, Specialized Bicycle Component at least one overuse injury. Luckily most of these injuries are mild and we compromised, like good human remembering that freedom, the thrill University. I don’t recall the class won’t take you off the bike for long. Unfortunately some injuries are more beings do, and he removed one of the of cranking up a hill with everything discussion or why it was said or severe. The most common site of overuse injury is the knee, while the most training wheels. I rode around lean- you’ve got and not wanting to ever even who said it, but the words have common site of traumatic injury is the shoulder. The best medicine is pre- vention. Here are some suggestions to keep you out of pain. Seeing your ing off to one side for a good chunk have the pain stop. Am I right? stuck with me. Someone said, “I Chiropractor regularly can keep your body aligned, this will put less stress pedal half the time so I can coast of my childhood. No, of course I’m not right. No on your joints and keep you pain free. Stretching after a 15 minute warm- And then he had had enough. one remembers their first bike ride the other half.” And then everyone up, not only will give you more power on the bike, it will keep muscles He removed the second training and wanting to crank up a hill with laughed. It dawned on me that this from straining. Water will also keep your muscles from straining, usually wheel and taught me how to ride. I the burn in their legs getting bigger person had nailed the reason I love drinking 20 ounces of water an hour is a basic guideline. Finally, getting a professional bike fit will relieve most overuse and bicycle contact ailments. can remember that feeling of free- and bigger with each pedal stroke. riding singlespeeds so much. The hills suck, there’s no denying that, dom as he let go of my seat and I No, we remember the freedom of that Reference: Bicycling Injuries; Current Sports Medicine Reports: found that perfect equilibrium that moment when we realized that with but without any taller gears you only September/October 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 5 - p 337-345. we all know and love so much. I then a little balance we can maneuver the have the option of coasting down the -Wayne Hansen, D.C. turned, with the wind blowing in my most amazing machine ever invented other side. There is an inherent amount of suffering involved in riding a bicycle. So much so that we learn to revel in it and even romanticize it. Just look at the Paris-Roubaix, we wait for that race, it shows us what can be endured on a bicycle for the pure sake of enduring it. We do, in some sense have to be masochists to want to ride our bikes for hundreds of miles or to race all summer long dedicating our weekends to cranking around a dusty course passing and being passed and at the end, for what, to feel a sense of accomplishment. Suffering is part of the deal and there is nothing wrong with that. After one of my recent group rides around a southern Utah mesa, a Subscribe! Only $15/year.

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Commuting What is the Status of Commuting in Salt Lake City? the week of collection was impacted cycling rates in the US to be 42% us money; and biking kind of does it, Library By Keir Lee-Barber by inclement weather. It was pro- female and 58% male. pretty well.” •www.PeopleforBikes.org posed that the rain kept everyone Whatever the final case on gender •Temporal, seasonal and weather Over the last several years Salt indoors, however a recently pub- may be, the popularity of cycling Sources: effects on cycle volume: an ecologi- Lake City has seen a bustling growth lished extensive study of cycling in in Salt Lake City is on the rise, and •2013 SLC Bike Count, Salt Lake cal study, Environmental Health Vol. in popularity of cycling. Biking sup- New Zealand surprisingly found the it brings with it a welcomed diver- City Transportation Division 11, Published March 2012, Sandar Tin ports a diverse culture, from road wind speed of gusts was in fact often sity of riders and community of sup- •2009 National Household Tin, Alistair Woodward, Elizabeth riding and mountain biking to fam- a larger factor in forcing cyclists into porters. David Davis of the Bicycle Travel Survey, U.S. Department of Robinson, Shanthi Ameratunga ily excursions in City Creek; Salt retreat. Collective summed it up finely when Transportation, Federal Highway •Exploring gendered cycling Lake City caters to us all and it is The participation of women in he concluded “we’re always looking Administration, 2009 National behavior within a large-scale tempo- no surprise this growth is occurring. the cycling was impacted little by for something that increases our con- Household Travel Survey. URL: ral dataset, Transportation Planning “One of the things that’s nice about the rain of 2013, with a showing of nectivity to community, and makes http://nhts.ornl.gov. and Tech. Vol. 37, Published February what’s been happening in the last five 20% female cyclists, a decrease of us happier, and healthier, and saves •People for Bikes, Statistics 2014, Roger Beecham, Jo Wood years is the number of bikes on the only 1% compared 2012. As a whole street goes up, quiet exponentially it when cyclists are divided across gen- seems, every year…bikers out there der lines, Salt Lake City is slightly are increasing,” said David Davis, lower than the national average of the Executive Director of the Salt 24%. These numbers are outliers in Lake City Bicycle Collective. This comparison when looking at rates in

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February he met with Becka Roolf countries in Northern Europe, where for a discussion on both the increase it has been shown no significant dif- in cyclists as well as the increase in ferences in cycling rates among sexes the rate of traffic-bicycle collisions. are found. When the question of the growth in The SLC count of 2013 found the riding community was posed higher rates of women in areas Becka Roolf, the Bicycle Coordinator which are more recreation and cyclist of the SLC Transportation Division, friendly, such as those surrounding offered several contributing factors, the University. The percentage of “I think the increase in bicycle facili- women cyclists at these collection ties are attractive to people, it gives points increased to over 25%, just them the possibility to do their com- passing the national average. This mute or errands or going to visit is in keeping with a recent study friends by bike. I also think gas in London which found that bicy- prices are a contributing factor…the cle “usage at weekends and within bicycle is a vehicle that allows you London’s parks characterizes wom- to move quickly through a fairly en’s journeys, whereas for men, a short distance commute… It is an commuting function is more clearly economical form of transportation.” identified.” Generally, the Western States Following from the idea pub- have the highest bicycling rates lished in the London study it can be across the US; while the Southern noticed that observational bicycling states traditionally have the lowest studies within the United States often levels of participation in any form of report low findings for female par- bicycling. In 2011 Utah saw its larg- ticipation in cycling, with the larger est jump in cyclists with an increase share always being males. However of 25% over the reported number of a nationwide comprehensive survey cyclists the previous year. Looking of the US found brighter results. The at the data collected by volunteers National Household Travel Survey, during the most recent annual Salt undergone in 2009, found that of Lake City Bike Count the accelerated the respondents who reported rid- growth was slowed. The 5 day count ing a bicycle within the past week, occurs every year each September; 40.3% were women. Similarly an the 2013 count brought notably lower earlier question based survey by the reporting’s of bicyclists in the city, as Outdoor Industry Foundation, found 20 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Road Racing Catching Up with Utah Pro Tayler Wiles all my role models on HTC Highroad. I survived the first two stages and was loving it, but crit day came and I was so nervous I nearly puked on the start line. I managed to tail gun it until 9 laps to go where I got dropped and pulled from the field. It was absolutely devastating. I remember sitting in parking lot of the bank next to the course crying hysterically as I listened to the race go on without me. I called my Mom in tears, say- ing over and over how I was never going to make it to the level I wanted, certain that this bad performance was the end of it. I watched as Ina Yoko Teutenberg sprinted for the win and my heart ached with disappointment in myself. Thankfully I had made the time cut so I was able to race sunset Above: Utah's Tayler Wiles won the Redlands Classic in 2014. but was again pulled from that race Right: Tayler Wiles racing at Redlands. Photos: Veloimages. and I jumped whole-heartedly into with Corey Hart, my coach for the with 3 laps to go. Again I sat on it! I used to go on the HTC Highroad past 4.5 years, and it was all up the grass near the fire station on the women’s cycling, took a few minutes website (when that team ended it from there. With the help and sup- sunset circuit and watched my heroes By Jared Eborn from her busy racing schedule in became Specialized Lululemon the port of Matt Bradley, my family, and racing by, wanting so badly to be just Europe to answer a few questions team I am on now) and read all the my incredible original teammates like them. From then on I was a little Tayler Wiles has come a long with Cycling Utah. girls bios and all the race reports and (Park City Iron Man which includ- bruised but incredibly determined way in a short time. Though not dream of what it would be like to ed Kirsten Kotval, Kelsey Withrow, to get off my butt and never get picking up the sport of cycling until Q: You started racing a few years race with or against these girls, it was Chantel Olsen, and Alisha Welsh dropped in a race again. After a little after she’d graduated from Murray ago. When you were a Cat 4, just always the dream team for me. In who are still four of my very best more success regionally my coach High School in 2007, Wiles rap- starting out, what were your goals the Fall of 2012 when I got offered a friends) I raced as much as I possibly got me a spot on a National team trip idly progressed through the local rac- and in your wildest dreams could you contract with Specialized Lululemon could quickly upgrading from a 4 to the summer of 2010 with the junior ing scene and quickly found herself have ever imagined being part of one for the 2013 season I literally did a 2. I started doing some regional women (I was 20, so I was two years racing in the world’s biggest races of the most elite teams in the world? a happy dance in the shower, my races my second year on the bike and out of junior ranks but I saw it as a against the best cyclists on the planet. A: All my life I’ve been a pretty dreams were starting to come true! made the jump to a regional Colavita huge opportunity). That is where I The Specialized-Lululemon rider big dreamer, I always wanted to do team. After doing fairly well in some met the amazing Coryn Rivera and is a former U-23 national time trial something or be something big! As Q: Few things in cycling are regional races I was given the oppor- Kaitie Antinneau, two girls that were champion and recently slipped into soon as I did my first bike race I ‘easy.’ Can you describe your path tunity to race Redlands on a compos- younger than me but that I looked up the overall winner’s yellow jersey started dreaming big. Even though from novice to pro? ite team. This was a huge step for me to so much. It was safe to say that I after her victory in the Redlands I got crushed and it was one of the A: Thankfully I was lucky enough and slightly terrifying at the time, it Stage Race. Wiles, a self-described hardest things I’d ever done I knew to get set up with an incredible coach would be the first time I was to line ‘big dreamer’ and fierce advocate for it was something I wanted to pursue from the start. I was put in contact up with the big pro teams, including Continued on page 24 MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 21 22 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Road Racing Slack and Nalder Win East Canyon Road Race

The Men's Pro/1/2 Podium. From left to right: Jake Stocking (3rd), Eric Slack (1st), Cortlan Brown (2nd). Photo: Mike Pratt

companions Cortlan Brown (Astellas By Tyler Servoss Cycling Team) and Jake Stocking (Ski Utah PLAN 7) Race winner Erik The East Canyon Echo Road Slack (Canyon Bicycles-Shimano) Race rolled out of Henefer on a celebrated an emotional victory with cool morning on April 19, 2014. The thoughts of his former teammate and second UCA road race of the season close friend Chase Pinkham who had plenty of climbing in store, and tragically passed away recently. He a number of categories saw record said “as I came up the last climb I field sizes. The race organizer, James thought to myself, how could I NOT Zwick of Sports Am, along with win today, for Chase?” event producer Marek Shon, chief The women’s Pro 1,2,3 race fea- referees Gary and Louise Bywater, tured a couple of accelerations on the and a slew of volunteers ran a very opening climb with the group staying smooth event. together to the turn around at East The racecourse opened with a Canyon. Upon reaching the backside climb out of Henefer to the top of of the Hogsback also known as “the the “Hogsback” followed by a quick wall” 4 riders moved off the front decent and fast flats to the turn of the group. The break consisted of around near the East Canyon resort eventual winner Breanne Nalder and campground. Riders then climbed Amy Thornquist both (DNA cycling the backside of the Hogsback and pb K4 Racing) Mindy McCutcheon descended to Henefer before heading (Canyon Bicycles-Shimano) and to Echo Junction and a gradual climb Melinda Macfarlane (Harristone Sun to various turn around points depend- Valley Mortgage). They stayed away ing upon category. After racing back together to the 2nd turn around in to Henefer, the riders climbed the Echo Canyon and on to the opening south side of the Hogsback one more slopes of the final climb. An attack time for a summit finish. by Amy Thornquist caused Melinda The men’s Pro 1,2,3 race started Macfarlane to slide off the back. She with a number of attacks on the open- was then countered by her teammate ing climb with a small group staying Breanne Nalder who soloed in for clear to the turn around and back to the win at the summit with nearly a the base of the second big climb of the minute cushion. Breanne was also day. With several more attacks, the close friends with Chase Pinkham racing came down to the final climb and attributed her win to thoughts with Erik Slack (Canyon Bicycles- of him. Shimano) out sprinting breakaway See results on page 14. MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 23

Health Fad Diets - How Short-term Successes May Not Benefit Long-term Nutrition loaded with more sugar and fat than fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, with cutting down carbs. This makes Summary By Breanne Nalder, M.S., RDN their gluten-filled counterparts. This herbs, and miso. Off-limits choices sense because the body will utilize Balance and moderation are the makes it easy to splurge, even on include bread, beans, lentils, pasta, stored fat and glycogen for energy, keys to successful eating habits and Whether it’s at work or out on gluten-free foods. Large portions of meat and eggs. Some followers thus resulting in weight loss. The a healthy lifestyle. When dieting, a group ride, when people learn any foods (such as gluten-free breads choose to consume unpasteurized problems arise from excess protein slow and steady adaptations are more that I am a Dietitian/Nutritionist, or potato chips) can lead to weight milk and cheese, along with raw fish intake, as it is used as the food to likely to last than dramatic weight the most common question I get is gain. Overall, choosing to eat low and meat. Pros of this diet include replace what is taken away from changes. This is especially impor- “what do you think of the (………) to no gluten containing foods may lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, carbs. When protein comes from ani- tant for athletes because if you lose diet?” Insert any diet into that blank, lead to desired body changes, just and healthy fats from nuts and seeds. mal products (meat, cheese, eggs), weight too quickly, you can lose because I could plug my ears and be mindful that avoiding gluten-con- Some cons include tedious meal cholesterol levels will go up. Also, muscle, bone and water. You also sing “la la la la la” and my answer taining whole grains can decrease the preparation and special equipment the lack of fruits and starchy veg- will be more likely to regain the will be the same: For optimal nutri- spectrum of nutrients taken in, such which can be costly. Also, consum- etables can further problems such as pounds afterwards. So get out of tion, a balance diet is the key. Taking as B vitamins, so be sure to get them ing unpasteurized dairy foods and dehydration and vitamin deficiencies. that vicious cycle! Also, it is boring anything to an extreme lends itself from other foods or supplements if uncooked fish and meat can lead to Any diet that eliminates or severely to eat the same thing over and over to creating a deficiency somewhere you choose to go “GF.” foodborne illnesses such as Listeria restricts entire food groups, especial- and hard to stick with monotonous else. Our bodies need many differ- and E. coli. And again, eliminat- ly the critical macronutrient carbohy- plans. Limiting food choices or fol- ent macro- and micro-nutrents that Intermittent Fasting ing numerous food groups (including drate, leads to cascades of deficien- lowing rigid meal plans can be an work together to make our tissues, The theory behind it is that our grains, legumes and animal products) cies and hormonal imbalances. Even overwhelming, distasteful task, and hormones, physiological sytems, etc. bodies were programmed for periods over long periods of time can lead to if you take a multivitamin, you’ll still can lead to disappointment f you function properly together (as dis- of feast and famine. As such, we vitamin deficiencies. miss some critical nutrients. don’t see the results you expected. cussed in the nutrition articles in should recreate these feast and fam- Life is already complicated enough! the March and April 2014 issues of ine days in order to lose weight and Mediterranean Diet Liquid Diets and Cleanses So, though it may seem simple or Cycling Utah available online). The live a longer life. On this plan (also With its emphasis on fruits and Juicing and other methods of all redundant, remember the basics of importance of balance in our food called The Fast Diet), dieters select vegetables, olive oil, fish, and other liquid diets are often used for weight nutrition: eat lots of fresh and color- patterns applies to athletes especially, two non-consecutive days each week healthy fare, the Mediterranean diet loss or to cleanse the digestive sys- ful foods, while limiting intake of as our nutrition directly affects our to eat 500 or 600 calories, depending is eminently sensible. And experts’ tem. One example is the “Master processed foods and foods high in performance on the bike. if they’re a man or woman. Dieters assessments of it were resoundingly Cleanse” (lemon juice, maple syrup, fat and sugar. With that and a healthy So, after I shut down whatever are recommended to follow their positive, giving this diet an edge over and cayenne pepper). While the idea 4-letter D-word (diet) is being asked regular exercise regimen during fast- many competitors. to give digestion a rest and get lots of lifestyle, you’re already on the right about, the rebuttal is usually, “but ing days. During the remaining five vitamins form fruits and vegetables track. If you do decide to try any new my friend/spouse/teammate did it non-fasting days, you can eat what- Flexitarian Diet sounds healthy, it is again a very diet, always ask yourself: “Can I eat and lost, like, 10 lbs in 2 weeks! It ever you wish. There are some pros The Flexitarian diet, which short-term method. When you only this way for the rest of my life?” If must be good right?” To which I to this diet, such as all food groups emphasizes fruits, veggies, whole get juice, you don’t get fiber, which the answer is no, it’s not for you. acknowledge that may be the case, are allowed, and exercise is pro- grains, and plant-based protein, is a is essential for digestive health and but everyBODY is different. What moted. But much of the scientific smart and healthy choice. It outper- for lowering your risk of diabetes Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN has works for some may be totally dif- evidence regarding intermittent fast- formed many of its competitors, with and heart disease. Juices are also very a Master’s degree in nutrition with ferent for another depending on age, ing is controversial. With subopti- particularly high scores in nutritional high in sugar. To get a cup of apple an emphasis in sports dietetics gender, fitness level etc. A quick mal calories consumed twice a week, completeness, easiness to follow, and juice takes about 4 apples, which can at the University of Utah. She is body change is likely in response to you may become deficient in several long-term weight loss. have up to 90g of sugar, and that’s a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, the drastic food change, and odds are important nutrients. Eating so few without the fiber which would help certified ACE (American Coun- that it won’t last long anyway. Many calories can result in uncomfortable Low-Carb/Low Fat/High absorb the sugar! I’d rather eat one cil on Exercise) fitness instructor, of us know the post-diet rebounds side effects such as headaches, irrita- Protein diets apple . Smoothies may be a better and races for DNA Cycling p/b K4 of gaining it all back, fluctiations of bility and hunger. When it comes to A few popular diets that seem to alternative to get the most nutrition Racing as a category 1 road cy- energy levels, or going back to our cycling training or racing, these can stick around include Atkins, South out of a liquid. Think “salad in a clist. For personal nutrition coach- body’s “normal” appeareance. The be detrimental and even dangerous. Beach, and the Zone. They are used blender.” Stay tuned for a later article ing, you can reach Breanne at ultimate goal should be a lifestyle often because many get results from on juicing and hydration for athletes. 801-550-0434 or breanne@plan- change, consistent healthy habits, not Paleo Diet the initial weight loss that comes 7coaching.com. a quick fix style diet! Ranking dead last on U.S. News’s The term “fad diet” refers to idio- Best Diets Overall rankings list, the syncratic eating patterns that pro- caveman-inspired diet still has a mote short-term weight loss, usually strong following. It revolves around with no concern for long-term weight eating like our Paleolithic ancestors maintenance, but they enjoy tem- – who lived by hunting and gather- porary popularity in the media or at ing. Creators claim that by following your local gym. Let’s look at a few this plan, you can increase athletic of the most popular right now, and performance, become naturally lean discuss the relevance and nutritional and even eliminate acne. The Paleo affects. diet encourages fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, and healthy fats (such Gluten-Free Diet as olive oil and flax seed). These Going “GF” is one of the most all seem great right? Well, keep in popular diet trends right now, mind that we are not hunters and because many are adopting a gluten- gatherers. We have access to food free diet to lose weight. All foods all the time, so don’t need to stock containing wheat, barley and rye up on meat and fat in case we don’t (such as pasta and traditional baked get food for days upon days like goods) are avoided, while whole our ancestors. Also, sugars, grains, foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, salt-processed foods, yeast, dairy, lentils, dairy, healthy fats and seeds and whole grains are all discouraged are promoted. You don’t necessar- foods. When entire food groups are ily need to have celiac disease or eliminated, you may not get essential gluten-sensitivity to embark on this nutrients, including calcium and vita- diet. Many athletes benefit from glu- min D. Cyclists and other endurance ten free foods because carbohydrates athletes need salt and carbohydrates sources such as rice and potatoes more than the average person, so if are easier to digest than the heavier those are restricted, it can affect per- wheat products. The weight loss that formance and long term health. So may come with the “GF” diet tends again, thought the short-term results to come from the fact that there may be good, consider your lifestyle is less caloric intake from avoiding and overall nutrition. many foods, as gluten is in many carb-rich foods, and it is the bind- Raw Food Diet ing protein in most baked goods The raw food movement has been and treats. There is also tendency around for years, but folks are now to steer clear of packaged and pro- turning to it in order to lose weight. cessed foods, which tend to be high On this plan, food is never cooked in sodium and preservatives. A wide above 116 degrees Fahrenheit in variety of gluten-free packaged foods order to keep the food’s enzymes are now available, but many are intact. Raw foodists emphasize fresh 24 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

resource to all levels of riders. We Q: What’s the best race you’ve Tayler Wiles from page 20 all want more women in cycling, we ever competed in? all want the sport to grow and I think I love the Giro d’Italia because got my booty handed to me in the mentoring programs would make a I love long stage races and this is European races, but during one race I big change. I also think implement- the longest one the women get! It had stopped for Coryn when she had ing programs for kids (like the big doesn’t hurt that it’s in beautiful gone down in a crash and paced her movement that is happening with Italy! :) back up to the field. That act proved mountain biking) would be huge for to Coryn and others that I could be the sport. In Europe kids start rid- Q: If you had to chose: European a selfless teammate, and that got me ing and racing SO young! Many of or American cycling? my first pro contract with Peanut my European teammates have been A: European because my goal is Butter & Company TWENTY12. I racing since they were 6 or 7! There to someday become one of the best think so often young riders think they are huge junior races all over Europe, female cyclists in the world. The need to get big individual results to the opportunities are massive and I only way to accomplish this is to be seen by teams, but directors are believe with time we can bring this race in Europe because it is so much also looking for selflessness and the philosophy to the states. more difficult than American racing ability to give up everything for the due to the depth of the fields and the team. 2011 was my first year on a pro Q: What’s the hardest race you’ve technical character of the courses. team and in the 3+ years since then ever competed in and why? I have learned SO much. Bike racing Tayler Wiles at Redlands. Photo by Veloimages. A: Honestly some of the hardest Q: Crits, road races or TTs? is one of the hardest sports out there, racing in the world is Dutch racing! A: Road races and TTs for sure! mentally and physically it requires Redlands. Coming across the line I a spring board for everything else to There is a saying, if you can race and To be honest, crits are fun but to me so much of you and is an emotional was in shock and ecstatic all at the fall into place in terms of sponsor- win in Holland, you can race your the tradition of cycling is centered roller coaster, but I would not trade it same time! My teammates attacked ship, race promotion, etc. bike anywhere in the world. Dutch around long brutal road races and for the world. me as I crossed the finish line and racing is brutal for multiple reason; stage racing! all I could do was cry and thank Q: While not fully integrated into the roads are tiny, the fields are mas- Q: Do you ever look at your- them for everything. All four of my the men’s race, the Tour of California sive (200+), and the biggest chal- Q: Utah is seeing high school self and where you are now and parents were there to watch me win and now the Tour of Utah are add- lenge of all...the CROSSWINDS! I mountain biking explode with doz- ask “How did a soccer player from my first yellow jersey and that expe- ing one-day women’s races to their don’t care what anyone says, a howl- ens of teams and hundreds of racers, Murray, UT end up here?” rience is one I will never forget. schedules. It’s one step, but is it ing crosswind is harder to survive in male and female. What impacts do A: I definitely think back to just Running into the arms of my Mom enough? What else would you like a field of 200 on tiny roads than any you think this might have on the a few years ago when I was a type and Dad, all of us crying, it was so to see happen and how do you think climb! You have to fight physically, future of competitive cycling - dirt A pre-med student who spent nearly very special. it can happen? and mentally with everything you and road - in the state? every hour of the day in the library A: I think it is definitely a step have to get to the front. Once you A: I think this is Amazing!! I’ve (or running around the track at the Q: As part of the USA Cycling in the right direction. I am happy are there it is no walk in the park as talked a great deal to Dave and field house on campus) and wonder program and with your pro teams, that they have started integrating the field is like a constant washing Lori Harward who have been huge how it is I got where I am. I’ve you’ve raced all around the world. women’s stages into the big men’s machine and you constantly have to advocates and leaders in the push for always been athletic, but once I real- What are your favorite racing memo- tours and I want to send a huge thank fight to hold your position. Once you the mountain biking leagues in Utah ized I didn’t have what it would take ries and why? you out to the people who have turn into a crosswind the echelons and I’m completely blown away by to be a professional soccer player A: Racing the big world cups in helped make that happen because I start. Dutch roads only allow for the response they have seen! Seeing I threw myself into my academics, Europe are definitely some of the know its not an easy process by any small echelons to form, if you aren’t kids on bikes always makes me smile determined to become a cardiotho- most incredible experiences I’ve had means. However I would be lying in the front one rotating through you because kids are the future of this racic surgeon. However I am some- on the bike. Flanders and Fleche if I didn’t say that I still really hope are stuck in a strung out field behind, sport! Getting them on bikes at a one who believes that certain things Wallone are raced on the same cours- to someday see a women’s tour of fighting with every ounce of strength young age is hands down what Utah happen in life for a reason, it was es and same day (or day before) the California, women’s tour of Utah, you have just to stay on the wheel in and the entire country needs to do to through my academics that I met men which makes for huge crowds and women’s Pro Challenge. I admit- front of you. Once the cord breaks grow the sport in a big way. I also Matt Bradley and my life changed and an incredible environment. tedly have a very hard time watching and a gap forms anywhere along that think getting kids on mountain bikes forever. Matt shared his passion for Racing up the Mur de Huy, which is the men’s races because I would kill line, your race is over and all you at a young age is critical because cycling with me and once he talked one of the most brutal short climbs to have the opportunities that they can do is watch the front echelon mountain biking teaches critical me into doing my first race it was ever, lined with people screaming do, to race a major stage race in the ride away with the rest of the field in technical skills that will transfer to all over from there and all my hopes at you, running along side you, and state I grew up, in the state I now call devastation! I think one of the hard- road cycling if they find they want and dreams shifted. Like I said I’ve waving regional flags, is definitely home, and in the beautiful state of est races of the year is Energiewacht to switch over when they get older. Tour, a Dutch stage race that requires always been a big dreamer, first it something special. One-day spring Colorado would be incredible. There Integrating mountain biking it into 5 days of flat out racing on small, athletics at the junior high and high was to be the next Mia Hamm, then classics are definitely special, how- are so few UCI races in the states technical, windy roads with 200 of school level is absolutely amazing to becoming a surgeon, and finally a ever stage races are my all time and zero UCI stage races for women. your best friends!;) and I can’t wait to continue to watch professional cyclist. My dreams have favorite type of racing and the Giro If the big men’s tours in the states this grow all around the country. become a very surreal reality and d’Italia holds a pretty special place started tours for women there would that is something I could have never in my heart. be a huge shift in women’s cycling. Call for 1,200 Volunteers Begins for Tour of Utah accomplished without Matt Bradley I realize it is much more easily said SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (April 9, 2014) – Volunteer registration is and his belief in me. Q: There are a lot of people who then done but nothing is impossible open for the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling stage race. are not completely satisfied with the if you have enough people out there Q: You just won a National state of women’s cycling in the U.S. dreaming big. More than 1,200 volunteer positions in a variety of roles and locations are Racing Calendar stage race. Tell us What are your thoughts on women’s available during the Tour of Utah in August. The volunteer application is all about Redlands and the victory. cycling and what ideas do you have Q: When you lived and raced in available online at the official web site, tourofutah.com. A: Like mentioned, Redlands was that might help it develop? Utah, you probably noticed the small Known as “America’s Toughest Stage RaceTM”, the Tour of Utah has the first NRC race I had ever done. A: I think there are actually a lot fields for women. What can be done expanded to seven days for the first time in its 10-year history. Taking It had been the most exciting and of great things happening currently to encourage more women to race? place August 4-10, the Tour will begin in the southern part of the state devastating experience at the time with women’s cycling. There are a lot A: I think one of the major issues in Cedar City and conclude in the Wasatch Front in Park City. Other host and from then on always a race of people that have started advocat- in women’s cycling at the state/ venues for 2014 include Panguitch, Torrey, Lehi, Miller Motorsports Park, I wanted to win. This year I had ing for it and I see some pretty big regional level is the huge drop off Ogden, Powder Mountain, Evanston (Wyoming), Kamas, Salt Lake City, the incredible opportunity to race things happening for the future. As from the cat 3/4 fields to the Pro Redlands with the legend herself Ina and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Each host city encourages fans to female cyclists we don’t race for the 1/2 fields. I think there is a big Yoko Teutenberg as a director. The volunteer for one or more days. intimidation factor and a lack of same women I watched in tears from money, it has never been about that, Individuals, as well as service groups and clubs, are encouraged to the bank parking lot post up for the we race because we love it and are mentoring that keeps women from provide their time and expertise for one or multiple days during race week. win in the crit four years previously passionate about it. I think the big- making the jump to higher catego- Volunteers will not only receive the personal satisfaction of helping make was going to direct me to my first gest thing that needs to happen for ries. This has always been some- this internationally-sanctioned stage race a success, but they will also gain yellow jersey. The team rode flaw- women’s cycling is coverage. Our thing that I’ve wanted to change, I a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective into what it takes to put on a major races need to be seen, fans need to want to help upcoming riders make lessly that week and believed in my sporting event. It is the best way to guarantee a commemorative Tour of be developed, and that will provide the jump and be an approachable from day one, this is something I will Utah T-shirt and hat; lunches will be provided daily. never be able to thank them enough The volunteer registration application is centralized on the Tour of Utah for. Unfortunately I didn’t have the website (tourofutah.com), but each host city Local Organizing Committees best time trial which put us a bit on (LOC) will recruit, train and schedule the local volunteers as needed for its the back foot, but my teammates specific stage start and/or finish. Course marshal positions are the strongest fought hard to chip away at the lead need for race week. Additional support from volunteers will be involved throughout the week and on that last with the Lifestyle Expo, hospitality program, security, Green Team and day it was time to deliver. Each one of my teammates had an incredibly venue preparation assistance. Individuals are asked to designate the start or important role the day of sunset and finish line areas that are preferred for each volunteer position. Applicants everyone raced to perfection! When are required to sign a waiver with each LOC, and age restrictions may vary I broke away with Mara Abbott with by location. three laps to go I was literally living For more information about volunteer positions with the LOC’s, contact a dream I had had four years previ- [email protected]. For individuals interested in the week-long ously as I sat on the grass of the commitment as Traveling Course Marshals, contact staffing@medalist- fire station watching my heroes race sports.com. by, I was going to win the overall at MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 25

Bike Culture James Miska: ScalleyCat Survivor, Salt Lake Bicycle Tours Founder ing against their own boundaries. “It was as physically challenging as you wanted to make it,” says Miska, who admits the hardest part for him was staying up for 24 hours (he napped for a few). “For 95-percent of the people involved [they partici- pate] only because it’s a blast.” Even the very first page of the “mani- fest” notes this event was organized for the solid reason of having a good time: “Thank you for being a part of how awesome Reno is. Just so you know this whole thing is a joke. Don’t take yerself too seriously. Have fun, it’s important, all the time. XOXO,” it reads. Miska wasn’t even sure if there was a clear-cut winner, though someone did go home with James Miska earning 100 points in the 24 Hour ScalleyCat race in Reno, a giant trophy of handlebars stacked Above: At the start of the 24 Hour ScalleyCat race in Reno, Nevada. Nevada. Photo: Willy Nevins together and a cash prize. Below: The team, with mascots "Hot Dog" and "Banana". Miska recounted his ScalleyCat Photos: James Miska. experience with unsurprising admira- This annual scavenger-style event tion for “how awesome Reno is”—a By Esther Meroño started in 2007 is the stuff of legend city with a reputation that’s quite in Reno, drawing about 300 partici- the opposite of Salt Lake’s templed Urban bike culture in Salt Lake pants this year on April Fool’s Day blocks. We agreed that there’s just City is dwindling. I can see the in an event that Miska describes as something about an alleycat that pro- climate’s changed from the periph- the community’s heart and soul. “It vides an intimate connection to the eral eye that peers over the digital starts at noon Saturday, goes till city. “A big part of [the ScalleyCat] echoes of community. The focus is noon Sunday ... Through the night was just getting to cruise around on commuting and initiatives, on you have hundreds of missions that Reno with no holds barred. The spirit riding long and hard up canyons in are potentially completable, and it’s of an alleycat, in my mind, is that it’s the name of self-improvement and points-based, so therefore there is no fun … It was like we had the run of taking Sunday rides with groups of race—everyone’s doing this for the the town,” says Miska, explaining like-bodied lycra-lovers. Of course, same amount of time—it’s just how that the locals who didn’t recognize the drunken rabble-rousers of the city many missions you can complete,” him were immediately warm and will never go away, no matter how says Miska. Rather than receiving welcoming. “The people that live many mouths are relying on them to the usual manifest of checkpoints, there really know that they have this make it through the ride alive—but the teams are given a thick packet underexploited gem of a town that there used to be a middle ground that printed with themed spreadsheets has lots to offer, and nobody gives a appealed to everyone. listing a task and the number of s*** what you do.” James Miska is a local man intent June 2014. “I definitely want to ... that the event relies on word of points awarded for each one. These Miska and his teammate, local on bringing back that middle ground, show [Salt Lake] off as much as I mouth to draw participants, but their tasks range from having a tickle fight Sofaking zine author and filmmak- where adventure toes the line and can—it’s a spectacular place to be,” Facebook page has the very latest, if (300 points) to cooking and eating a er Willy Nevins (who worked in breaks some rules, but it’s definitely he says. “There are lots of historical not scant, developments—just search piece of roadkill (5,000 points) and Nevada last summer and brought the not getting into any fistfights today. buildings to point out and really cool for “ScalleyCat.” He’ll be attending much, much more absurd, all docu- ScalleyCat to Miska’s attention) fin- The name and face may ring some architecture, but I also want people next year, so buddy up if you want mented via photos and video. ished the 24-hours with about 16,000 bells if you’re a local—Miska gets to realize where they’re at and what a friend who’s familiar with the best Traditionally, an alleycat’s win- points, having completed tasks such around town as a musician in the kind of access this town has to really mid-race watering holes: “If you put ner is determined by how quickly as persuading a complete stranger “dancey” Americana band Bramble to hold her baby, urinating in a dog wild and secluded areas as well … me back in Reno right now on a bike, and efficiently the rider can navigate and its off-shoot, Wing and Claw, but park and participating in a game It’s a really unique city because of I could certainly find my way around the city to hit every checkpoint and he’s also a long-time bike commuter of “ghost ride bowling,” but most that reason.” make it back before anyone else. The just from memory,” says Miska. and good-time haver. Miska’s most importantly, they had a really good There won’t be any boundary ScalleyCat ridicules those conven- recent bicycle journey led him to time. Miska rode a heavy, fat-tired pushing on these rides comparable to tions by operating outside the box Reno, Nevada, where he took part in cruiser for the ‘cat, one of the 15 he the ScalleyCat, but Miska’s insider of a typical athletic competition— a casually epic 24-hour alleycat, the purchased from the Ogden Bicycle perspective of the city promises to participants are essentially compet- ScalleyCat 2014. Collective for his latest venture, Salt provide just as good a time with Lake Bicycle Tours. Much like his just as pleasant company. Keep up- Looking experience exploring Reno’s “under- to-date on the company’s progress belly” via the ScalleyCat, Miska and your chance to join in on a for a job in hopes to provide locals and visitors ride at saltlakebicycletours.com. alike with a similar spirit of adven- Finding concrete information about the cycling ture and exploration via bicycle tours the ScalleyCat is nearly impossible Our industry? of Salt Lake’s hidden gems come on the Internet—Miska explains Advertisers support See our new jobs cycling utah board: . cyclingutah.com/ Please support jobs

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corner) 6:00pm, Syhalla Bales, 801-815-5508, Pavilion if clear (4300 South Parker Drive): [email protected], Jace Burbidge, 801-328- Introductory workshops: Have you thought 2453, [email protected], bicycle- about riding for fitness-maybe even train- cycling utah collective.org, bikeprom.com ing for a triathlon or long distance ride, but need some advice getting started? Or are May 10-17, 2014 — Boise Bike Week, Boise, you looking for an alternative to driving ID, A celebration of cycling in all of its to work but worry about how to make it forms, Boise Bike Week coincides with the to work? We’ll have experienced, normal International Ride of Silence on May 14 and people helping you sort it out., Micheal National Bike to Work Day on Friday the 16th. Staten, 801-589-2686, mstaten@ensignutah. There is something for everyone: Mountain com, riverdalecity.com/departments/recre- CALENDAR OF EVENTS bike clinics, gravel rides, movies, women’s ation/Bike/Bike_Week.html specific rides, Bike to Work Breakfast, Market rides, commuter seminars and a new event: May 15, 2014 — Bicycle Pit Stops, Utah Bike Trail of Beers which celebrates the diverse Month, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Six brewing culture in Boise as well as travel by pit stops located throughout Salt Lake City, 801-468-3351, Megan Hillyard, 801-468-3351, 688-7268, [email protected], bike. Come ride with us!, Lisa Brady, 208- including the U. and Sugar House, on popu- [email protected], bicycle.slco.org facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/ 761-8507, [email protected], boi- lar bicycle commuting routes. Snacks, safety Calendar Guidelines: sebikeweek.org, biketreasurevalley.org information, and bike maps will be provided., Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, Colin Quinn-Hurst, 801-535-6134, Colin.Quinn- Listings are free on a County’s trails group. We are committed Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. May 12-16, 2014 — Bike to Work and [email protected], Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, to the idea that a non-motorized network Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 School Week, Utah Bike Month, Logan, [email protected], bikeslc.com space available basis and of public pathways significantly contribute pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, UT, Encouraging cycling with information at our discretion. to our community’s economic vitality and 435-649-4806, [email protected], coles- booths at the CVTD Transit Center and USU. May 15, 2014 — Basic Bicycle Maintenance quality of life., Mark Bedel, 801-393-2304, port.com, mountaintrails.org Refreshments, tuneups and educational and Adjustment, Utah Bike Month, Riverdale [email protected], Rod Kramer, 801- materials. Everyday from 7:30 - 9:30 am., , UT, 6:30pm, Riverdale Community Center Submit your event to: May 3, 2014 — GOTS, Bike and Outdoor Toy 393-2304, [email protected], weber- Stephanie Tomlin, 435-797-8139, aggieblue- if inclement weather, Riverdale Park Upper Swap, Salt Lake City, UT, Held at Wild Rose, [email protected] pathways.org [email protected], aggiebluebikes.org Pavilion if clear (4300 South Parker Drive): 702 3rd Ave, Check in on Friday, Swap on Don’t let flats stop you or misadjusted brakes with date, name of event, Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We Saturday., Tim Metos, 801-533-8671, vtshop- May 12, 2014 — Bicycle Rodeo , Utah Bike or shifters slow you down - learn the basics accept all types and styles of riders, most [email protected], wildrosesports.com Month, Riverdale , UT, 6:00pm Riverdale about what you can do yourself, including website, phone number important we want people to ride their Park Ampitheater (4300 South Parker Drive): May 3, 2014 — Live Green Festival, Utah what tools you need at home and on the bikes and enjoy doing it. Most of us love Bicycle Rodeo and 30 minute ride on bike and contact person and Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, 11th Annual, ride., Micheal Staten, 801-589-2686, msta- riding our bikes in all types of weather and lanes and mixed use path for kids 12 and Sustainable Living Festival, 11 am to 5 pm at [email protected], riverdalecity.com/ in multiple disciplines. The Alliance is located under and their parents, street skills instruc- other appropiate informa- Library Plaza, 210 E. 400 South, Downtown departments/recreation/Bike/Bike_Week. in Southern Utah and has group rides to tion and 45 minute ride on the streets, Salt Lake City. 100+ exhibitors, live auc- html tion. help people get out, meet new friends, and through roundabouts, intersections, bike tion, solar-powered beer garden, live music, most importantly, have fun riding their bikes., lanes etc. for basic for-commuting and for- May 16, 2014 — UTA Bike Bonanza, Utah Bike organic food, kids’ eco-activities, film pre- Let us know about any Lukas Brinkerhoff, lukas@mooseknuckleral- fitness street riding skills., Micheal Staten, Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Free to public Bike sentation, eco-fashion show and more. , liance.org, mooseknuckleralliance.org 801-589-2686, [email protected], Bonanza, 4pm-8pm at the Gallivan Center corrections to existing Mike Johnson, 801-994-1844, LiveGreen@ riverdalecity.com/departments/recreation/ SLC. Entertainment, prizes, booths, and more. Park City Alternative Transportation Committee ReDirectGuide.com, downtownslc.org, listings! Bike/Bike_Week.html Bring family, bring friends!, Jan Maynard, 801- — Park City, UT, Normally meets the second livegreenslc.com 287-2065, [email protected], Cheryl Wed. of the month, location TBD, Michael May 12, 2014 — Road Respect Press May 5-9, 2014 — Gear Up for Bike to Work Anderson, 801-287-2062, canderson@rideuta. Watson, [email protected], mountaintrails. Conference, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, Week, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com org UT, 10:00am on the State Capitol steps. Meet Davey Davis, 801-fat-bike, davey@bicycle- at 9:30am in Memory Grove for a group ride May 16, 2014 — Bike Art Gallery Roll, Utah Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, collective.org, bicyclecollective.org Utah BMX up to the capitol., Keri Gibson, 801-243-7571, Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435- May 6, 2014 — Salt Lake City Bicycle Co. [email protected], utah.gov Utah Bicycle Culture theme, Opening at RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor 649-6839, [email protected], moun- Ladies Night, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 pm at Salt Lake City Bicycle Company, 6-9pm in and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 taintrails.org May 12-16, 2014 — Utah Bike to Work Week, Salt Lake City Bicycle Co., 247 S. 500 E. Mini conjunction with SLC Gallery Stroll, 247 S. 500 W, 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, Utah Bike Month, All, UT, State employees Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt Classes on bicycle maintenance, bicycle E., Gallery Roll to other downtown galleries., Race Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race across Utah are being encouraged to use Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the fitting and women’s bicycle equipment. Brent Hulme, 801-746-8366, brent@slcbike. at 7, May through September (practices their bikes to get to work this week. This could Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or Food and prizes., Brent Hulme, 801-746-8366, com, galleryroll.com, slcbike.com starting in April with additional practices on include using their bikes in conjunction with visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824- [email protected], slcbike.com Tuesdays through May), Dallas Edwards, 801- public transportation as a means of reduc- May 16, 2014 — National Bike to Work Day, 5339, [email protected], 803-1900, radcanyonbmx@radcanyonbmx. May 7, 2014 — National Bike to School Day, ing single-occupancy vehicle trips. This effort Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org com, radcanyonbmx.com Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to is a way to raise awareness about active climb out of the motor vehicle and onto Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your transportation options available to commut- your bike on your way to work., Jan Maynard, Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bike on your way to school., Jan Maynard, ers. , Muriel Xochimitl, 801-965-3886, murielx@ 801-287-2065, [email protected], racing at the Legacy Events center 151 organization, run by volunteers. The mis- 801-287-2065, [email protected], utah.gov, udot.utah.gov South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice May 16, 2014 — Mountain Biking Basic Skills sion of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May May 9, 2014 — Salt Lake Bike Party, Utah Bike May 13, 2014 — Salt Lake County and City Workshop, Utah Bike Month, Riverdale , UT, (PRATT) Coalition is to assist city, county, state through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake Bike Mayor’s Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, 5:00pm Riverdale BMX Park (4800 South and federal agencies and other public and [email protected], lrbmx.com, radcanyon- Party is an all-ages, all-abilities group bicycle Salt Lake City, UT, A mellow ride with Mayor Weber River Drive): Mountain Biking Basic private partners in completing a multi-use bmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_Outdoor_ ride through Salt Lake City. We encourage Ben McAdams / Mayor Ralph Becker and Skills Workshop and group ride. Learn the skills trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor Schedule_2014.pdf safe and respectful riding behavior to foster other city mayors under police escort from of the trade including cornering and taking and the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect a cooperative relationship with Salt Lake Liberty Park to the County Complex and lumps, bumps, and even jumps, then join May 31-June 1, 2014 — USA BMX Great Salt the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/ City motorists.We want: To ride safely and then to the City & County Building in down- the Ogden Cycling Education Foundation Lake Nationals, South Jordan, UT, Location: Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, follow all traffic rules; To build a strong com- town Salt Lake City. Liberty Park (700 E 900 for a 4 miles relatively flat beginner-technical 5200 W, 9800 South, Dallas Edwards, 801-803- 801-694-8925, [email protected], par- munity of bicyclists; To foster mutual respect S, Tracy Aviary) to the Salt Lake County level ride through flowing single track with 1900, [email protected], leystrail.org between bicyclists and motorists; To have Government Center (2100 S State St) then banked curves through the forest and plains radcanyonbmx.com, usabmx.com Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Come fun - Smile, wave, laugh, meet new people, continuing to the City & County Building (451 along Weber River., Micheal Staten, 801- May 17, 2014 — USA Cycling Amateur BMX join us every first Thursday of the month bring some music along. May’s theme is S State St), 7:30 am., Colin Quinn-Hurst, 801- 589-2686, [email protected], river- National Championships, Albuquerque, NM, at 5:00 pm at 48 N. 300 W. We promote bike Twins: introduce a new person to group 535-6134, [email protected], dalecity.com/departments/recreation/Bike/ Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling. safety, culture, and better relations between bicycle rides and then dress alike. , Jack Cynthia Stringham, 801-535-6167, cynthia. Bike_Week.html org, usacycling.org bikes and cars., Zac Whitmore, 801-356-1378, Lasley, [email protected], Phil Sarnoff, [email protected], bicycle.slco.org May 17, 2014 — UTA Bike To Work Day in [email protected], Heather Skabelund, 801-440-3729, [email protected], face- May 13, 2014 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Orem Springville City, Utah Bike Month, Springville 971-404-1557, [email protected], Aaron book.com/SLCBikeParty Utah Advocacy City, Utah Bike Month, Orem, UT, 7:30-9:00 City, UT, 9:30 a.m. breakfast / 10:00 a.m. bike Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@ May 9-10, 2014 — Adventure + Gear Expo, a.m., Canyon Park Technology Center (adja- ride with the Mayor around town. Opening of Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy gmail.com, bikeprovo.org Sandy, UT, Adventure + Gear (A+G) is the cent to the UVU Culinary Court, Building “L”) the Splash Pad at the Springville Civic Center Group., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@ Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, largest public expo for Outdoor Action underneath the canopy tent, Technology to follow the ride. Springville Civic Center bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Sports in the state of Utah. Over 100,000 sq/ Way/Timpanogos Parkway in Orem, Free - 110 South Main Street, Free food, bike Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah- ft of outdoor gear, adventure resources and breakfast. Bike ride begins at 8:15 a.m. sharp swag, and bike safety checkups., Stacey Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, [email protected], southernutahbicycleal- other things that really matter. Most exhibit- and is approx. 2.5 miles along the Murdock Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@rideuta. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month liance.org ing retailers and manufacturers are head- Canal Trail., Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation Division quartered of provide jobs in Utah. Attendees [email protected], utarideshare.com, May 21, 2014 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Conference room., Becka Roolf, 801-535- can also learn about ways of assisting the rideuta.com Events, Swaps,Lectures Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Cyclists will take 6630, [email protected], bikeslc.com incredible non-profits that fight to preserve May 13, 2014 — Ride with the Mayor, Utah Bike to the roads, escorted in a silent procession Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last the wilderness that we love and keep our Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee Month, Riverdale , UT, 6:00pm City Offices to honor cyclists who have been killed or Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the trails maintained., Scott Kerr, 801-718-5565, — Salt Lake City, UT, Bicycle Facilities Planning (4600 South Weber River Drive): Join the injured while cycling on public roadways, 7 Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and [email protected], adventuregearexpo. Meetings are third Wednesday each mayor and council for a ride up and down pm, Gallivan Center. Bike ride at 10 to 12 Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah. com month from 4-6 p.m., with the exception the Weber River Parkway trail. Learn about mph, mostly flat or minimum grade, about com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ of the month when the Quarterly County May 9, 2014 — Ogden Criterium Viewing Party, what other recreational opportunities there 11 miles., Tegan Feudale, 717-503-4275, trfeu- Advisory Committee is meeting on the third Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, City Cycle are along the trail, including mountain biking, [email protected], rideofsilence.org Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (see website for UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. will host a viewing part for the Downtown disc golf, BMX jumps, kayaking, tubing etc. May 21, 2014 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike meeting details). Meetings are held in Suite Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. criterium race , bike valet, tents, 80’s skate Also, learn about the city’s newly completed Month, Provo, UT, 7 pm, Cyclists will take to N-3001 of the Salt Lake County Government Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on music. Utah City Criterium, Great Western Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan., the roads, escorted in a silent procession Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT. Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801- Cycling Series, Held in downtown Odgen Micheal Staten, 801-589-2686, mstaten@ to honor cyclists who have been killed or starting at 4:00pm with the first of 5 races. This ensignutah.com, riverdalecity.com/depart- injured while cycling on public roadways. will be a great venue for spectators. Passport ments/recreation/Bike/Bike_Week.html 150 S. University Ave., Blu Robinson, 801- event, Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ May 14, 2014 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Provo 319-7218, 801-426-8800, [email protected], ogdencity.com, ogdencity.com City, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, 7:30-9:00 rideofsilence.org May 10-11, 2014 — Young Riders Bike Swap, a.m. at the Historic County Courthouse (west May 24-25, 2014 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, Park Park City, UT, Benefits Young Riders Youth lawn) off of University Avenue/Center Street City, UT, 9-5 Sat., 9-3 Sun. $10 fee if bike sells. Mountain Biking Program. Located at The in Provo, Utah. Free food, bike swag, and Proceeds go to Mountain Trails Foundation. Yard, 1255 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT. Saturday bike safety checkups. Police Escorted Bike Drop bikes off at Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. May 10th 8am-5pm and Sunday May 11th Ride with Mayor Curtis begins at 8:00 a.m. on 5/23. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/25., Scott 11am-3pm. Buy or sell gear., Julie Minahan, sharp and is approx. 3 miles long around Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport. 435-640-8642, [email protected], town., Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, sad- com, mountaintrails.org, colesport.com youngriders.com [email protected], utarideshare.com, rideuta.com May 24, 2014 — SLUG Cat, Utah Bike Month, Salt May 10-17, 2014 — Utah Bike Week, Utah Bike Lake City, UT, Alleycat race. Registration at Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Week-long festival May 14, 2014 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride Saturday Cycles, 3pm. Awards at Diabolical with bike races, Bike Bonanza, Cycle Salt Packet Stuffing, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake Records, 7:30pm. All riders welcome!, Esther Lake Century Ride, Bike to Work Day, and City, UT, We will be stuffing the rider packets Merono, 801-487-9221, esther@slugmag. more., Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, cslcentury@ at the Gallivan Center Stage at 5:00 p.m. com, Carl Acheson, 801-487-9221, carl@slug- mac.com, cyclingutah.com/event-calen- FREE Pizza from Papa John’s after stuffing., mag.com, slugmag.com dars/bicycling-events-swaps-and-festivals/ Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, cslcentury@mac. com, cyclesaltlakecentury.com May 24, 2014 — Ogden Bike Park Grand May 10, 2014 — Bike Prom, Utah Bike Month, Opening, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, Sat Salt Lake City, UT, Bike Prom, the Bicycle May 14, 2014 — Bicycling for Fitness, Bicycling Morning 9am - 12noon - flap jack fun. Rider Collective’s annual fancy shindig. Pierpont for Commuting, Utah Bike Month, Riverdale demos and skills instruction, music and lots of Place, 163 W. Pierpont Ave. Wear your prom , UT, 6:30pm, Riverdale Community Center bike riding fun. Trailhead at the top of Ninth outfits. Pre-prom ride: Liberty Park (Northeast if inclement weather, Riverdale Park Upper street. Passport event, Josh Jones, 801-629- MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 27

8757, [email protected], ogdencity. [email protected], veloweekend- May 17, 2014 — Amazing Earthfest, Fredonia, July 11-September 5, 2014 — Grand Staircase August 15-17, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, com slc.com, veocitybags.com AZ, 8th Annual - Joy Jordan Woodhill Trail Escalante Singletrack (MTB), Panguitch, UT, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro- Ride (BLM): 10, 20 mile non-technical loops 6-days, The Grand Staircase Lower Canyons fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching May 29-31, 2014 — Weber Pathways Puncture July 13-15, 2014 — PIPTA Conference & Trade on hard-packed natural surface with expan- provide exploring, camping, and backcoun- riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- Vine Cleanup, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, Show, Seattle, WA, Pacific Intermountain sive views of the Kaibab Plateau and Grand trymountain biking. Secluded Trails, private ance, in control & have more fun on their Weber Pathways puncture vine cleanup - Parking & Transportation Association (PIPTA), Staircase. Fredonia Welcome Center, US vistas, high mountain lakes & an abundance bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ 29th - Huntsville guard station, 30th - Gear 30 PIPTA’s mission is to provide for the growth 89-A, Fredonia, AZ, 8 am Arizona time., Rich of wildlife. Cabins: July 6-11, August 3-8, BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- parking lot, 31st - Eden North fork park, Josh and development of people and organiza- Csenge, 435-644-3735, [email protected], amaz- August 31-September 5., Sally M., 800-596- terride.net, betterride.net Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity. tions involved in parking and transportation ingearthfest.com 2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven- com, ogdencity.com in the membership states with a vision to be August 29-September 1, 2014 — TVTAP tures.com, escapeadventures.com a recognized leader in advancing solutions May 17-18, 2014 — Eagle Outside Festival, WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, May 30, 2014 — Bike To Work Day, Utah Bike that optimize access and mobility in the Eagle, CO, Massive free bike and product July 11-13, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Teton Valley, ID, 5th Annual Wydaho Month, Park City, UT, Heinrich Deters, 435- communities it serves., Cheryl Anderson, 801- demo. Firebird 40 MTB Race, the Mother Winter Park, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro- Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival at Grand 649-8710, 435-659-1188 , hdeters@parkcity. 287-2062, [email protected], pipta. of a Half 1/2 Marathon, 10K trail run, 5K fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching Targhee Resort. Races: Super D with 4,300ft org, Dawn Bowling, 435-649-6839, dawn@ org, rideuta.com road event, 1K kids race., Mike McCormack, riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- decent, Strava, Fat Bike, and shenanigans., mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org, basin- [email protected], eagle- ance, in control & have more fun on their Tim Adams, 208-201-1622, [email protected], recreation.com July 18, 2014 — Tour de France Viewing Party, outsidefestival.com bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ TVTAP , 208-201-1622, [email protected], Salt Lake City, UT, Watch one of the epic May 30, 2014 — Ogden Fixit Station Ribbon BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- Amanda Carey, 307-413-1998, amanda@ climbing stages of the 101st Tour de France May 17-18, 2014 — Beti AllRide Clinic: Angel Cutting and Puncture Vine Cleanup, Utah terride.net, betterride.net tetonbikefest.org, tetonbikefest.org, tvtap. cycling race LIVE on the big screen. Saturday Fire Bike Park, Beti AllRide Clinic, Angel Bike Month, Ogden, UT, 9 am followed by org July 19 will feature three climbs in the Alpes, Fire, NM, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, July 19-20, 2014 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain the Weber Pathways puncture vine cleanup including the epic Col d’lzoard. All admission Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, sarah@moun- Bike Camp, Winter Park, CO, Learn new skills, August 29-31, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, along the parkway meeting at Gear 30 park- and parking is free at Megaplex 12 at the taingrownmarketing.com, betiallrideclinic. increase confidence on the bike, or simply Durango, CO, BetterRide’s team of profes- ing lot. Passport event, Josh Jones, 801-629- Gateway, 6am-9:30am. Refreshments and com enjoy the sport like never before. World class sional coaches is dedicated to teaching 8757, [email protected], ogdencity. prizes provided. This event is being hosted women’s only instructional weekend camp riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- com May 24, 2014 — Boise to Idaho City Dirt Fondo, by the organizers of the Larry H. Miller Tour for beginner, intermediate, and advanced ance, in control & have more fun on their Wild Rockies Series, Boise, ID, Starts and fin- May 31, 2014 — Pedal Palooza, Herriman, of Utah to promote the professional cycling riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ ishes at the Old Armory on Reserve Rd. 8am UT, An event for the whole family, kids stage race, August 4-10, which will feature [email protected], dirtseries.com BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- Boise to Idaho City and back to Boise. Snack bike parade, kids bike races, bike safety five of the teams from the Tour de France!, terride.net, betterride.net stops and SAG wagon included for a low July 25-27, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, rodeo, helmet safety inspection, helmet Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-2500, price. We’ll have 3 segments that will offer Crested Butte, CO, BetterRide’s team of September 5-7, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp - decorating station, adult/kid mountain bike [email protected], tourofutah.com uphill timing. Awards for top 3 senior, masters, professional coaches is dedicated to teach- Women’s, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team event. 10 am (pre-event helmet checks August 16, 2014 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium and juniors. A CX or MTB can be competitive ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- of professional coaches isdedicated to at 9), Butterfield Park, Kami Greenhagen, Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling on this route. Bring both and you can drive ance, in control & have more fun on their teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in 801-913-3251, [email protected], Revival of Sustainable Folly! Various Western to each segment, if you just want to do the bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ balance, in control & have more fun on their pp.infinitecycles.com Locations., Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@ uphill time trials. 1,000ft minimum vertical BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ May 31, 2014 — Get Into the River, Utah Bike newbelgium.com, newbelgium.com/tour- gain on each segment., Darren Lightfield, terride.net, betterride.net BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Come learn about de-fat 208-608-6444, [email protected], terride.net, betterride.net July 26-27, 2014 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain the animals and habitats supported by the wildrockiesracing.com, swimba.org September 4, 2014 — Bike to the U Day, Salt Bike Camp, Park City, UT, Learn new skills, river and how communities and individuals Lake City, UT, Join the 4rd Annual Bike May 30-June 1, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp increase confidence on the bike, or simply Utah Weekly MTB are enjoying it each and every day. There to the U Day, Thursday, Sept. 4th, at the - Women’s , Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team of enjoy the sport like never before. World class will be educational and recreational dem- University of Utah! All students, faculty, and professional coaches isdedicated to teach- women’s only instructional weekend camp onstrations during the festivities. Bring your Race Series staff are encouraged to cycle to campus ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- for beginner, intermediate, and advanced bikes, your strollers, and your walking shoes to support the University’s committment to ance, in control & have more fun on their riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), and experience the Jordan River Parkway!, Mt. Ogden Midweek XC Race Series — bycicle commuting and active transporta- bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ [email protected], dirtseries.com Laura Hanson, [email protected], getinto- Snowbasin Resort, UT, June - August, Check tion. 10am-2pm at Tanner Plaza, located BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- theriver.org July 31, 2014 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, for dates, Registration- 5pm-6:30pm at Grizzly between the Union and the Student Services terride.net, betterride.net UT, Utah’s first and only Mountain Bike Center, Race Start: 6:30., Ben Towery, 801- May 31, 2014 — Moab Road Respect Rally and Building. , Alexandra Zimmerman, 801-581- June 5-7, 2014 — National Trails Day, Weber Challenge for women. Group Clinic or Race 389-7247, [email protected], Pathway Opening, Utah BIke Month, Moab, 4189, [email protected], County, UT, Partnership with USFS, focused Option (beginner, sport, expert, or relay cat- mtogdenraceseries.com, bebikes.com UT, At the intersection of Hwy 191 with hwy utah.edu/events/ on eradicating invasive weeds. Weber egories). Age-group cash prizes. Finish line 128 there is a ribbon cutting ceremony for April 29-August 26, 2014 — Mid-Week Mountain Pathways Trail Day. Come out an build trails! celebration., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, the Lion’s Park Transit Hub and Colorado Bike Race Series, tentative start date, Mid- Mountain Bike Check website for details., Rod Kramer, 801- 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail. River Pathway paved path going up Hwy Week MTB Race Series, Park City, Draper, 393-2304, [email protected], com, wildflowertrailfest.com 128 toward the bottom of Porcupine Rim and Solitude, UT, Races are on Tuesday eve- weberpathways.org Trail that empties onto Hwy 128. Plus there Tours and Festivals August 1-3, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Park nings. Registration begins at 5:30, kids race at will be a bike parade on the new trail, plus June 6-8, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp - City, UT, BetterRide’s team of professional 6:00 and main event at 6:30. April to August., Western Spirit’s Annual Rodeo will be set up May 9-11, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Womens’s , Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, brooke@mid- there in the transit hub to bring bike safety to Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro- team of professional coaches isdedicated all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con- weekmtb.com, midweekmtb.com, face- children, give bikes to Moab local children fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene book.com/midweekmtb riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- that are donated from Locals, Fix a flat dem- in balance, in control & have more fun on Hamilton, 970-335-8226, [email protected], April 30-August 13, 2014 — Sundance/Soldier ance, in control & have more fun on their onstration, a culmination of wrapping up their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, Patrick Gilbery, [email protected], bet- Hollow Weekly Race Series, WWRS, Soldier bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ Bike Month. 8-1 pm includes free pancake [email protected], Patrick Gilbery, pat- terride.net Hollow, UT, Wednesday nights, May - Aug. breakfast. This is the culmination of a $10 BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- [email protected], betterride.net August 2-3, 2014 — Beti AllRide Clinic: Crested Venue alternates between Soldier Hollow million project., Michele Hill, 435-259-1340, terride.net, betterride.net June 13-15, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Butte, Tentative Date, Beti AllRide Clinic, and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr [email protected], May 16-20, 2014 — Alison Dunlap Adventure Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro- Crested Butte, CO, Women’s mountain bike race time, Sports 45mins, Beginners 30mins. June 7, 2014 — MT Alpha Cycling MTB Skills Camps Intermediate/Advanced MTB Skills fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching skills classic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, 2014 Dates: Soldier Hollow: April 30; May 14; Clinic, Missoula, MT, Groups are divided Camp, Moab, UT, 5 day advanced skills riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- [email protected], beti- June 4, 18; July 2, 16, 30; Aug 13; Sundance: into junior girls, beginner, intermediate and camp with World Champ Alison Dunlap. 4 ance, in control & have more fun on their allrideclinic.com May 7, 21, 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug 6, advanced. New this year: an optional group full days of rides, lodging, massage, all meals bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ Tyson , 435-200-3239, 801.223.4849, races@ August 8-10, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, for ladies 50+, who are interested building included., Alison Dunlap, 719-439-9041, ali- BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- euclidoutdoors.com, weeklyraceseries.com Flagstaff, AZ, BetterRide’s team of profession- basic skills on intermediate terrain but feel [email protected], alisondunlap.com terride.net, betterride.net al coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of May 7-August 6, 2014 — Sundance/Soldier more comfortable riding with women of May 16-18, 2014 — MECCA Spring MTB Festival, June 15-September 26, 2014 — Bryce and all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con- Hollow Weekly Race Series, WWRS, the same age. Learn these skills: Cornering, Green River, UT, Registration begins Friday at Zion National Parks (MTB), St. George, UT, trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Sundance, UT, Wednesday nights, May - Aug. clearing obstacles, climbing, switchbacks, 1pm followed by a “warm up ride” at 3pm. 6-day, 140-mile guided Mtn Biking Tour thru Hamilton, 970-335-8226, [email protected], Venue alternates between Soldier Hollow and descending techniques., Jamie Terry, Evening meal is provided as is a prize draw- Brian Head, Red Canyon, Navajo Lake Trail, Patrick Gilbery, [email protected], bet- and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr [email protected], mtalphacycling.org ing. Saturday begins with a provided break- Virgin River Rim and Hiking the Zion Narrows. terride.net race time, Sports 45mins, Beginners 30mins. June 9, 2014 — Share the Road Ride, Park City, fast and then all-day, guided rides, ranging Tour includes 5-night camping and 1 inn or 2014 Dates: Soldier Hollow: April 30; May 14; UT, A 16 mile road ride to spread awareness from beginner to advanced. Finish up on 5-night all inns, transportation and food. Also in sharing the road between cyclists and Sunday morning with a provided breakfast available throughout the summer. Camping: motorists. Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park and a guided (or on-your-own) scenic ride. June 15-20, 29-July4, July 13-18, 17-22, and Ave. at 6 pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Family-friendly (meal tickets only available)., Sept. 7-12. Inns: June 1-6, Sept. 21-26, Sally M., Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport. Kim Player, 435-653-2440, meccabikeclub@ 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@esca- com, colesport.com, mountaintrails.org etv.net, biketheswell.org peadventures.com, escapeadventures.com June 13-14, 2014 — Velo Weekend, Salt Lake May 16-18, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, June 15-19, 2014 — Stone Temple Mountain City, UT, A whole weekend of urban cycling Crested Butte, CO, BetterRide’s team of Bike Camp, Tentative, Cheyenne, WY, Curt events beginning with a large group ride on professional coaches isdedicated to teach- Gowdy State Park, IMBA Epic singletrack, Friday and continuing into Saturday with ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- Grades 7-12, Ages 13-18, Boys & Girls, Riding- an Alleycat, Freestyle Trick Comp., Salt City ance, in control & have more fun on their Skills-Education Sessions, 4.5 Days-$150, Start Sprints and a Raffle. Lots of fun and prizes., bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ Noon June 15th., Richard Vincent, 307-760- Nathan Larsen, 385-202-4181, 801-916-0884, BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- 1917, 307-777-6478, [email protected], terride.net, betterride.net laramieenduro.org June 20-22, 2014 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, Rapid City, SD, Headquarters will be at Founder’s Park in Rapid City. With an expanded vendor area, Single Track Tours, Races, Socials and much more., Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, kristy.lintz@ rcgov.org, bhfattirefestival.com, rcparksan- drec.org June 21-22, 2014 — Beti AllRide Clinic: Keystone Bike Park, Beti AllRide Clinic, Keystone, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinics, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, sarah@mountain- grownmarketing.com, betiallrideclinic.com June 26-July 5, 2014 — Ride Sun Valley Mountain Bike Festival, Sun Valley, ID, Eight days of races and events geared for any- one who can balance on two wheels. June 26 Sheeptown Drag RacesJune 27-29 Enduro Cup “Sun Valley Super Enduro”June 27- Downtown Prologue TT, criterium/ team relay and opening night partyJune 28- Sun Valley Super Enduro Day OneJune 29- Sun Valley Super Enduro Day Two and awards partyJune 30 Idaho Pumptrack State ChampionshipsJuly 4 Hailey 4th of July CriteriumJuly 5 US Marathon National Championships, Greg Randolph, 800-634- 3347, [email protected], Ellen Gillespie, 208-726-2777, [email protected], Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@ mtsports.com, ridesunvalley.com, visitsunval- ley.com June 30-October 10, 2014 — Canyonlands, Arches & Moab Multi-Sport Adventure (MTB), Moab, UT, 6-days, 5 nights Hiking, Rafting, Mountain Biking, Intro to Rock Climbing & Canyoneering in the amazing National Parks. Camping: March 30-April 4, May 4-9, May 11-16, September 7-12, September 21-26. Inns: March 23-28, April 27-May 2, October 5-10., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, [email protected], escapead- ventures.com 28 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

June 4, 18; July 2, 16, 30; Aug 13; Sundance: July 5, 2014 — The Rage at Snowbird - UT -12th graders. There will be a race on Friday, May 28, 2014 — Wood River Cup Race XC route is on fast, flowing single track May 7, 21, 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug 6, State Championship, Intermountain Cup, September 5th for the new junior devel- #1, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey with wooden bridges. You’ll also find deep Tyson , 435-200-3239, 801.223.4849, races@ Snowbird, UT, Snowbird,Utah State Open opment (7th & 8th grade) teams. Please Community Bike Park, short track cross coun- woods, tight single track, and wide-open euclidoutdoors.com, weeklyraceseries.com XC Championship, Open to all, Event starts visit our website for more information. , Lori try., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@power- fire road for safe passing. This is a quali- at 8000’ near the Snowbird Center (Entry 2). Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@ houseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho.com fier for USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Course: 4-mile loop, with 800’ of climbing utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org Championships. Hotel McCall is available Regional Weekly May 30-June 1, 2014 — Eagle Bike Park Gravity per lap, First race starts at 8:10am for U9, right on the lake, plus plenty of camping Festival, Wild Rockies Series, Eagle, ID, Dual 8:30am next start., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, nearby., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wil- Regional Mountain Slalom and Downhill, Darren Lightfield, 208- MTB Race Series [email protected], intermoun- [email protected], wildrockiesrac- 608-6444, [email protected], wil- taincup.com ing.com, jugmountainranch.com June 17-August 12, 2014 — Laramie Mountain Bike Racing drockiesracing.com, byrdscycling.com July 5, 2014 — Fire Road Cedar City, Cedar June 21, 2014 — Missoula XC at Marshall Bike Series, Laramie, WY, Tuesdays. Local May 31, 2014 — EROCK Sunrise to Sunset, City, UT, 25k, 60k, 100k distances, starts at Mountain, Missoula, MT, Steep, technical mountain bike series, great for riders of any May 3, 2014 — Barking Spider Bash, Wild Castle Rock, CO, The course is a fast 8.25 Main StreetPark at 8am, 7000 ft. total eleva- climbs and descents will alternate between age and ability., Evan O’Toole, info@lara- Rockies Regional Championship Series, mile loop with stunning views of Pikes Peak tion gained for 100km; 4000ft total for 60km. single track, double track, and infrequent miemtbseries.com, laramiemtbseries.com Nampa, ID, XC Start 11:30am. Season and the Rampart Range. Beginning eleva- Equal prize $ for overall men & women in the dirt road sections. Frequent and sudden opener for the region and largest Olympic tion is 6908ft with a high point of 7450ft. The 100km. 25-qualifying slots for the Leadville rhythm changes will challenge racers, but Utah Mountain format off-road XC bike race of the year event is both fun and challenging not only 100 up for grabs for 100km event., Paul several sequences of fast and fun sections in Idaho. Free kids race to follow adult XC for beginners but to the most advanced Huddle, 760-635-1795, 760-936-7459, hud- will be included as well. The course features race. Qualifying event for the US National riders. , Mike Heaston, 970-858-7220, 303-635- Bike Racing [email protected], fireroadcycling.com over 850ft of relief per lap; while it is not at Mountain Bike Championships. , Darren 2815, [email protected], emg- extremely high altitude, multiple long, steep July 12, 2014 — The Crusher in the Tushar, Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@ colorado.com May 3, 2014 — Moab Enduro Cup, Enduro climbs per lap will test racers’ fitness limits., American Ultra Cross Series, Beaver, UT, A yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com Cup Series, Moab, UT, Race the Magnificent June 1, 2014 — Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, Ben Horan, [email protected], missoulaxc. 70 mile “roadirt” race exploring Southern 7 trail system covering 17.5 miles in four May 10, 2014 — Desert Rats Classic, Fruita, Women’s only mountain bike race., Amy org, usacycling.org Utah’s Tushar Mt. range. 10,500+ ft. of climb- timed stages totalling 6.5 miles with 1,800ft CO, 100K on the world famous Kokopelli Trail. Thomas, 720-878-7363, betibikebash@gmail. ing. A near-perfect 50/50% split between June 25, 2014 — Wood River Cup Finals, Wood descending and 650ft ascending., Jessica Five well stocked aid stations and medical com, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, sarah@ pavement and dirt fire-roads and a traverse River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Kunzer, 801-349-4612, [email protected], support. Sub 8 hour finishers receive “Enduro” mountaingrownmarketing.com, betibike- of some of Utah’s highest and most scenic Park, Short Track Cross Country., Billy Olson, endurocupmtb.com awards and sub 5 hours receive Gonzo bash.com roads., Burke Swindlehurst, [email protected], awards, plus age group awards. , Reid 208-788-9184, [email protected], May 10, 2014 — 9th Annual Racers Cycle tusharcrusher.com Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@gemi- June 4, 2014 — Wood River Cup Race #2, Wood powerhouseidaho.com Service’s Call to Sundance, Intermountain River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike July 19, 2014 — Park City Enduro Cup, Enduro niadventures.com, geminiadventures.com June 26-29, 2014 — Crested Butte Bike Week, Cup, Sundance Resort, UT, XC, 2 loops: a Park, short track cross country., Billy Olson, Cup Series, Park City, UT, A mandatory stop Crested Butte, CO, Crested Butte and Mt. 7.1-mile topping out at 7100 ft, and the small May 10, 2014 — Gunny Enduro, Grand 208-788-9184, [email protected], on North American Enduro Tour. Unique Crested Butte are the proud hosts of the 0.5-mile lowest part of Archies Loop, First Junction, CO, 4 mile race down the Gunny powerhouseidaho.com race starts at 8 am for U9, 8:30 am for U12, course for both professional and amateur Loop of the famous Lunch Loop Trail system. world’s oldest mountain bike festival, includes others 9:30 am., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, athletes., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkun- 800ft of descending and 200 feet of climb- June 11, 2014 — Wood River Cup Race options for those who enjoy cruiser bikes and [email protected], intermoun- [email protected], endurocupmtb.com ing, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708, 970-257-7678, #3, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey bikes without chains. The Chainless World Community Bike Park, short track cross coun- Championships down Kebler Pass and into taincup.com July 26, 2014 — The Chris Allaire Solitude [email protected], Brent Steinberg, 970- try., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@power- downtown on June 27 is always a thrilling Cup, Intermountain Cup, Solitude Resort, 712-2012, [email protected], ltrevents.com May 17, 2014 — Iron Will MTB Race, Bluffdale, houseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho.com scene for riders and spectators, followed by UT, Course combines Cruiser (upper) and UT, First ever MTB race on Camp Williams May 10, 2014 — Desert RATS MTB Classic, the Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race on June Serenity (lower) loops, First start at 8:15am., June 14, 2014 — City Creek Pedalfest, private land. Come race through Afghan Fruita, CO, 100K Endurance Mountain Bike 28. If a one-speed cruiser is more your style, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, intermountain- Pocatello, ID, Mountain Bike Race. Kids Race Village, shooting ranges, Area 51, UXO Area, Race, On the western slope of Colorado, join in the fun and fund-raising for Adaptive [email protected], intermountaincup.com and Spaghetti Dinner Friday night. Saturday, POW Camp and IED Lane. 50k and 25k the famous Kokopelli Trail winds its way Sports Center’s annual Bridges of the Butte Race Day! Beginner, Sport and Expert options., Mike Law, 801-910-2503, mlaw@ July 31, 2014 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, through sagebrush, ledgy slickrock, winding townie tour on June 28 – 29. KEEN Rippin Chix Classes (12, 17, 27 miles) Awards, Prizes, evoloevents.com, ironwillrace.com UT, Utah’s First and only Mountain Bike double track, sandy washes, fast jeep trails camps for women on June 26 and 27, and Raffle, music, food & fun., Lindi Smedley, Challenge for women. Held at Snowbasin and crosses the state line toward Moab, guided mountain bike rides and free shuttles May 24-26, 2014 — Sundance Showdown 208-251-5915, [email protected], pocatel- Ski Resort. 3 timed courses. Awards for age Utah. This trail is the site of the Desert R.A.T.S. to premiere trails also are highlights., Crested DH and Super-D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, lopedalfest.com group winners. , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, Classic., Kyle Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@ Butte Chamber , 970-703-3366, 970-349-6438, Sundance Resort, UT, Super-D Saturday, DH geminiadventures.com, Monday., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail. June 14, 2014 — Fear, Tears & Beers Enduro, Ely, [email protected], Shaun Matusewicz, utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org com, wildflowertrailfest.com May 11, 2014 — Unravel the Scratchgravels, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed sec- 970-703-3366, [email protected], tions mostly downhill, combined time wins. cbbikeweek.com August 15-17, 2014 — Flyin’ Brian Gravity Helena, MT, The course is approximately a May 26, 2014 — Stan Crane Memorial XC Men’s and women’s events for all classes. Festival, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Brian Head, 5.8 mile loop, comprised of 70% double- June 27-29, 2014 — Sun Valley Super Enduro, Race, Intermountain Cup, Draper Trail Days, Fun run, beginner, sport, and expert class- UT, Practice opens on friday, August 15th at track and 30% single-track. , Joe Hamilton, Enduro Cup Series, Sun Valley, ID, One of the Draper, UT, 8th annual. Monday race, Great es., Kent Robertson, 775-289-6042, krobeg@ noon. The downhill is on Saturday, August [email protected], Jason Steichen, longest enduro races in the U.S. and a North XC course start/finish at the equestrian cen- [email protected], bigskybikes. mwpower.net, greatbasintrails.org ter, about 80% single-track on a 9.8-mi loop, 16th. Dark Hollow Super D is on Sunday, American Enduro Tour stop. Opening night August 17th., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, com/bsc-UnraveltheScratchgravel.html, June 14, 2014 — Knobby 9 to 5, Knobby Tire party, two race days, and awards party. , Total elevation 1100’/lap, first start at 8:15 montanacycling.net am for U12, others at 9 am., Marek Shon, [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh.org Series, Avimor, ID, High speed rolling double- Greg Randolph, 800-634-3347, greg@visit- track. Tight, technical sagebrush single-track, sunvalley.com, Ellen Gillespie, 208-726-2777, 801-209-2479, intermountaincup@gmail. August 23, 2014 — Moab Big Mountain May 17, 2014 — Avimor Coyote Classic, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty [email protected], Jessica Kunzer, com, intermountaincup.com Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Moab, Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, 12th annual - little granny gear climbs. Single speeders’ 801-349-4612, [email protected], ride- UT, Epic, backcountry and lift-accessed This is real mountain bike racing; not for the June 7, 2014 — Sundance Single Speed dream., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- sunvalley.com, endurocupmtb.com enduro racing. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, weak. High speed rolling double and single Challenge, Sundance Resort, UT, 7th Annual. 3019, [email protected], knob- [email protected], Brandon track with a ton of climbing. Tight, techni- June 28, 2014 — Soldier Mountain, Knobby Tire As the only TRUE Single Speed Race in bytireseries.com Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@bigmoun- cal sagebrush single track, water crossings, Series, Fairfield, ID, Soldier Mountain Resort Utah the Sundance Challenge proves to quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear be an incredible event. Single Speeders tainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com June 14-15, 2014 — USA Cycling 24-Hour MTB XC course, known for the big climbs and climbs., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- National Championships, Gallup, NM, Micah big descents. Racers will climb over 8000’ get a unique chance to race head to August 23, 2014 — Wasatch 360 6 Hour Race, 3019, [email protected], knob- Rice, 719-434-4200, [email protected], to see views that others dream about., Hal head in this event. A purest category, Single Heber, UT, 6 hr MTB race with Solo, Duo, or bytireseries.com, brokenspokecycling.com usacycling.org Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@bro- Speed draws in many who feel a connec- Triple categories for men, women, & coed kenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries.com tion to the roots of Mountain Biking., Czar plus a Junior’s category. Held in Heber City May 17, 2014 — 12 Hours of Disco, Salmon, ID, June 15, 2014 — Discovery XC, MORS State Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, czarj@ above the UVU Wasatch Campus. Proceed 8 mile laps, mostly singletrack, at the foot of Championship Series, Anaconda, MT, The June 28-29, 2014 — Durango Big Mountain sundance-utah.com, sundanceresort.com/ support Summit Bike Club and junior moun- the mighty Beaverhead Mountains. Race course is a 7.3 mile loop comprised of 60% Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Durango, explore/sum_biking_races.html tain biking in Utah., Michael John Turner, Solo, or teams of 2 and 4., Max Lohmeyer, double-track and 40% single-track. , Chad CO, Epic, backcountry and lift-accessed 801-664-6351, mjeturner@summitbikeclub. 208 756 7613, [email protected], ride- Lanes, 406-563-7988, 406-563-2034, chad- enduro racing. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, June 7, 2014 — Wasatch Back 50, USC Series, salmon.com Heber, UT, 2 25 Mile laps, the premier urban org, summitbikeclub.org/wasatch360 [email protected], montanacycling.net, ana- [email protected], Brandon condabikefest.org Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@bigmoun- 50 miler on Onetrack!!!! 25 mile option for jrs’ August 30, 2014 — Park City Point 2 Point, Park May 17, 2014 — Firebird 40, Eagle, CO, This tainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com and adults., Bob Saffell, 801-588-9020, info@ City, UT, A true point 2 point race! Thanks to year’s course is a big backcountry loop with June 18, 2014 — Wood River Cup Race raceuscs.com, raceuscs.com the plethora of trails in this area, the race will multiple distances and categories. Some of #4, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey July 5, 2014 — USA Cycling Marathon MTB Eagle’s very best terrain!, Mike McCormack, June 14, 2014 — Desert Scorpion Mountain never be on the same trail twice. Over 90% Community Bike Park, Short Track Cross National Championships, Sun Valley, ID, of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft [email protected], eagle- Country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@ A challenging course will take riders from Bike Race, Intermountain Cup, Dugway, UT, outsidefestival.com Race on Dugway Proving Ground’s new of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, info@ powerhouseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho. downtown Ketchum through Sun Valley mtb trail, primarily singletrack, desert and thepcpp.com, thepcpp.com May 17, 2014 — Gowdy Grinder, Laramie, WY, com Resort, over Dollar Mountain and out to tackle two loops of Cold Springs Trail - Warm mountain terrain, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, August 31-September 1, 2014 — Canyonball XC at Curt Gowdy State Park, Evan O’Toole, June 20-22, 2014 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, Springs Trail - Warm Springs Traverse - River [email protected], Curt Fortie, Downhill and Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, [email protected], gowdygrinder. Rapid City, SD, Trail rides, races (hill climb, XC, Run Trail before finishing at the River Run 435-831-2318, [email protected], Park City, UT, Held at The Canyons Resort, com Super-D), Triathlon with white water kaya- Base area. Fast flowy and buff singletrack dugwaymwr.com/dpg_crd.html, utahbiker- super-D on Sunday, downhill on Monday, king, running, and mountain biking. Film May 17-18, 2014 — Flagstaff Frenzy, Flagstaff, with an ideal singlespeed gradient make acing.com Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], festival and socials., Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, AZ, Cross Country on Saturday and Super D this course one for the ages. Approx dis- go-ride.com, utahdh.org 605-484-1724, [email protected], bhfat- June 21, 2014 — Dixie 200, Parowan, UT, Self- on Sunday, MBAA , [email protected], mbaa. tance: 50 miles; 7,000’ climbing., Micah Rice, tirefestival.com supported, 200 miles of trail and remote ter- September 5-6, 2014 — Utah High School net 719-434-4200, [email protected], Greg rain between Bryce Canyon and Brian Head Cycling League Race #1, Utah High School May 24-26, 2014 — 24 Hour ‘Round the Clock June 20-22, 2014 — USA Cycling Gravity MTB Randolph, 800-634-3347, greg@visitsunvalley. in southern UT. Virgin River Rim, Thunder Cycling League Race Series, Soldier Hollow, Mountain Bike Race, Spokane, WA, MTB National Championships, Angel Fire, NM, com, usacycling.org Mountain, Grandview and several other UT, A new and different race course than Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacy- Race, also a Fat Bike Class, Gino Lisecki, July 12-13, 2014 — Keystone Big Mountain trails. Start: 7am, intersection of 2nd Left last year. In addition, we have added 1 cling.org, usacycling.org [email protected], roundan- Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Hand Canyon and Hwy 143., Dave Harris, new division and wave, so start times have dround.com June 21-22, 2014 — Snowmass Big Mountain Keystone, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift- [email protected], 2-epic.com/events/ changed to: Wave 1- Freshmen Boys - start- Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, accessed enduro racing. , Sarah Rawley, dixie200.html ing at 9:30AM. High school race is for 9th Snowmass, CO, Epic, backcountry and 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainenduro. lift-accessed enduro racing., Brandon com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@bigmoun- [email protected], bigmoun- tainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com tainenduro.com June 21-22, 2014 — Jug Mountain Ranch July 12-13, 2014 — Southeast Idaho Senior XC and State Championship Enduro, Wild Games, Pocatello, ID, Cross country MTB., Rockies Regional Championship, McCall, ID, Jody Olson, 208-233-2034, southeastidaho- 2-3 hour XC course on Saturday for various [email protected], seidahosenior- catagories and on Sunday a 3 stage enduro games.org - on amazing trails with insane shuttle vehicles. MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 29

Advocacy Bicycle Collective News for May 2014

Up and down the Wasatch Front the Bicycle Collectives are in full Utah Rises to 8th in Bike Friendly State swing. With your help the Ogden location has raised over $15000 toward building renovation this year, and a full roof rebuild is underway. In Provo Rankings we’ve stepped up our game with a new professional layout and a number of great bikes fixed up and ready to ride. Join us for our Monday night ride By Charles Pekow at 9:00 PM every week, and come into the shop Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Like a rock and roll hit, Utah keeps moving up the charts. It even became a Top Ten hit. The League of American In Salt Lake we’ve expanded to have three paid open shop managers Bicyclists ranked Utah eighth out of the 50 states in terms of bicycle friendliness. rather than just one, meaning more help when you come in to repair your “The improvement in the last 5 years has been tremendous,” noted Evelyn Tuddenham, UDOT’s Bicycle and bike Tuesdays, Wednesdays (Women Only), Thursdays, and Saturdays. Our Pedestrian Coordinator. “Utah’s state and local agencies and advocates have worked together very effectively to Monday Volunteer night is as popular as ever, with great classes every week bring about huge changes in record time. We’ll only improve as time goes on.” at 6:00 PM. Our valet program is entering its high season and we always The state moved up three spaces from #14 last year and #31 two years ago. It achieved its highest ranking yet. need help at every event, check out the calendar on our website to find out While the state progressed significantly in the league’s eyes, it still has major hills to climb. Utah scored 53.72 where we’ll be. points on a 100 point scale, still a significant increase from last year’s 43.1 points. The state got its highest marks The Salt Lake Location’s Bike Prom is coming up May 10th, and all in the categories of legislation & enforcement and education & encouragement (four on a five-point scale). It did indications show this year’s party to be huge. Come ride your finest cruiser less well in policies & programs and evaluation & planning (three points). The state did terribly when it came to and dress to impress! Presale tickets are cheaper and encouraged, pick them infrastructure and funding, though, garnering only one point. up at bikeprom.com. You can see the state rank at http://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS2014_Utah.pdf. For those gearing up for Bike to Work Week, encourage your friends to The League praised Utah for using Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality money to promote cycling and for come by the Salt Lake Collective the week before! We’ll be expanding our having more than one percent of workers commute by bike. But it made a bunch of suggestions, such as needing hours, offering open shops from Tuesday-Friday 12:00-9:00pm May 6th to adopt a statewide Complete Streets plan and performance measures. The League also recommended that the through the 9th. We will be closing early (4:00 PM) on Saturday for Bike state “(a)dopt a policy requiring state office buildings, state park and recreation facilities, and other state facilities Prom. Furthermore, in conjunction with a number of other stops around the to provide bicycle parking.” city, On May 15th we’ll be manning a commuter pit stop at 800 S. 200 W. The League also wanted Utah to conduct “a bicycle ride sponsored by the governor and/or state legislators” to at 7-9 AM for everyone riding in to work. show their support for cycling and suggested the state government dedicate state funding for standalone bike proj- Finally, on May 31st we’re very excited to be a part of the Get Into the ects. The state also needs an impact study on how bicycling contributes to the state economy, says the report card. River event going on up and down the length of the Jordan River Parkway. Bike Utah issued a press release congratulating the state. “We’ve made tremendous gains, and our #8 ranking We’ll be providing our valet, and will be leading short family friendly rides validates everyone’s hard work,” Bike Utah Executive Director Phil Sarnoff said in the prepared statement. “There’s up and down the length of the downtown section, from the Peace Gardens no way to credit one organization or entity with our improvement in the rankings. It’s a truly collaborative effort.” to Fischer Mansion. Idaho, meanwhile, ranked 20th, scoring 41.1 on the 100 point scale. Still, it improved from last year, when it See you out there! For more information visit bicyclecollective.org, or scored 34.5 points. call us in Salt Lake at 801-FAT-BIKE. -Davey Davis

July 12, 2014 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awil- the-resort/news-events/1863/2014PierresHo single track, water crossings, quick steep 300 W and 300 S. , Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, Series, Leadville, CO, Cut the Leadville Trail [email protected], grandtarghee. le50100.php, ph100.org drops, nasty little granny gear climbs., Hal [email protected], racedayeventman- 100 in half, remove all the easy parts, throw com Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@bro- agement.com August 16, 2014 — Steamboat Stinger, in technical descents, burning lungs and kenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries.com, August 2-3, 2014 — Tamarack Resort Steamboat Springs, CO, Beginning at May 11, 2014 — Utah City Criterium, Great wild animals and you’ll have a good under- brokenspokecycling.com SUPER Enduro, Wild Rockies Regional 8:00am at the Howelson Hill Ski Area right in Western Cycling Series, Salt Lake City, UT, standing of what you’re about to get into., Championship, Tamarack, ID, Saturday is the heart of Steamboat Springs. The course The final event of the Utah City Crits will Keith Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@life- open race practive only in the morning and takes an extended 50 mile detour deep into Utah Weekly occur around Pioneer Park. This course has timefitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, general riding in the afternoon. Sunday is a 3 the beautiful backcountry of Routt County been raced every year for the past 12 [email protected], leadvillerace- stage Enduro for 8 hours (rotating stages until and a total of 3,327ft elevation gain before years and has been a staple of the local series.com Road Race Series time expires). Lift served on both days! This is returning to the transition/finish area. Teams racing scene. Racing starts at 10:00am., Dirk July 17-20, 2014 — USA Cycling Cross-Country the only time the lift will spin this summer as of two are also welcome to race the 1st and Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain Raceways Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. MTB National Championships, Bear Creek far as we know. Hotel and other amenities 2nd half of the course., Nate Bird, 866-464- Criterium Series — Utah Crit Series, West net, racedayeventmanagement.com Resort, PA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, on-site, plenty of camping nearby., Darren 6639, [email protected], honeystinger. Valley City, UT, 6555 W. 2100 S. March 8, 15, May 16, 2014 — Bear Lake Classic Individual [email protected], usacycling.org Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@ com/steamboatstinger.html 22, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Tuesdays at 6pm Hill Climb, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 3.4 yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com, tama- July 26, 2014 — Laramie Enduro, Laramie, WY, August 23, 2014 — Crazy Miner 49er, Idaho April - through September 30, A and B at 6, mile uphill climb from Garden City Office to rackidaho.com 111K (70+/- miles), No repeat course, 8,600ft City, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- C and D at 7 pm, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, the Rocky Point look out pull-off. Racers will elevation gain, 7am start at Happy Jack August 9, 2014 — Big Hole Challenge MTB Race 3019, [email protected], knob- [email protected], utahcritseries.com, start on 60-second intervals and will climb Recreation Area-Hidden Valley Picnic Area, and Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Mountain bike bytireseries.com utahbikeracing.com right hand side of road, single file. Racers Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, mass start first, at 10 am, 9.73 miles with 1,160 will yield to traffic for return back to The Inn August 29-September 1, 2014 — TVTAP Salt Air Time Trial Series — Salt Lake City, UT, [email protected], laramieenduro.org verticle feet, then either bike a second lap or at the Lake (Start location)., Kevin Rohwer, WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, Every other Thursday April - September, I-80 run 6.13 miles with 938 verticle feet. Awards, 435-881-7444, [email protected], rac- July 26, 2014 — Butte 100, Butte, MT, Teton Valley, ID, 5th Annual Wydaho Frontage Road West of the International Raffle and results at 1 pm held at the South e2raceevents.com Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival at Grand Center; Check for start date, Marek Shon, Horseshoe Trail Head. Net proceeds ben- Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options., Gina Targhee Resort. Races: Super D with 4,300ft 801-209-2479, [email protected], utah- May 17, 2014 — Bear Lake Classic Road Race, efit Teton Valley Trails and Pathways., Dick Evans, 406-498-9653, eatdirtpigpen@gmail. decent, Strava, Fat Bike, and shenanigans., critseries.com UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@silver- com, butte100.com Tim Adams, 208-201-1622, [email protected], loop with some rolling hills on east shore, fol- star.com, peakedsports.com DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West TVTAP , 208-201-1622, [email protected], lowed by a FLAT and FAST finish – a beauti- July 26, 2014 — Whit Henry Memorial Galena Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the August 9, 2014 — LeadVille Trail 100, Leadville tetonbikefest.org, tvtap.org ful race around Bear Lake., Kevin Rohwer, Grinder, Knobby Tire Series, Galena Lodge, Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A Race Series, Leadville, CO, One hundred 435-881-7444, [email protected], rac- ID, XC/Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% August 29-31, 2014 — The Grand Junction flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, miles across the high-altitude, extreme ter- e2raceevents.com, bearlake.com single track, start/finish at 7,000 feet with Off-Road, Grand Junction, CO, Featuring Call for information regarding C flite. April rain of the Colorado Rockies. Created for total gain of 3200 in one loop, open cate- the world class Lunch Loops and neighbor- 2, 9, 16, 23, 30., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, May 18, 2014 — Bear Lake Classic Team Time only the most determined athletes. Starting gory (for racers who choose not to purchase ing trail systems, the “Grand” courses will [email protected], utahcritseries.com, Trial, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile at 10,152 feet and climbing to 12,424 feet., a license) held for the marathon, which start and finish on Main Street in downtown skiutahcycling.com flat loop with some rolling hills on east shore, Keith Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@life- is 22.5 mile loops., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, Grand Junction, and take participants of all followed by a Flat and Fast finish. TTT 5-man timefitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Salt Lake 208-720-3019, [email protected], skill levels through an assortment of terrain. teams, scoring on 3rd wheel. Each event [email protected], leadvillerace- City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 miles to top of knobbytireseries.com Pro riders partake in a Fat Tire Crit and vie is scored independently, and Sunday’s series.com Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. Every other for a $20,000 cash purse., Sallye Williams, 5-man TTT is slated to be the Utah State TTT August 1-3, 2014 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Thursday April through August, check for August 16, 2014 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, NUE 520-623-1584, [email protected], epicrides. Championship., Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two down- start date, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- Series, Alta, WY, 6th Annual Pierre’s Hole. com [email protected], race2raceevents. hill races in two days! A one-run downhill on [email protected], utahcritseries.com Staging begins at the Grand Targhee Resort, com, bearlake.com Saturday afternoon, and a two-run downhill August 30-31, 2014 — 24 Hours of ample lodging and amenities available. 100 on Sunday., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ Flathead, Kalispell, MT, Tia Celentano, Utah Road Racing May 24, 2014 — Sugarhouse Criterium, UCA consists of 33-mile loop, each lap features utahdh.org, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, [email protected], montana- Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Bring the entire approx. 3,000ft climbing on single and dou- [email protected], go-ride.com, cycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&ye May 3, 2014 — Antelope Island Classic, UCA family and enjoy some of Utah’s best crit ble-track trails. Total elevation for the 100 utahdh.org ar=2014 Series, Antelope Island, UT, Starts at the racing in one of Salt Lake’s Sugarhouse mile race is approx. 9,000ft. 100mile (3 laps), West end of the causeway, then across the Park. State Championships., Marek Shon, August 2-3, 2014 — Targhee Enduro, Alta, WY, 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. Only the September 3-7, 2014 — Crested Butte Ultra causeway towards the ranch and end on 801-209-2479, [email protected], utah- The Enduro will be a 5 stage race over 2 100 mile race is part of the NUE Series., Andy Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Crested the island. Mileage ranges from 32 to 60. bikeracing.com days. Prize purse of $300-1st, $250-2nd, $200- Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ Butte, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift- $2,000 cash plus prizes. Junior state road 3rd, $150-4th, $100-5th for open division., grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com/ accessed enduro stage racing. , Sarah race championships too., James Ferguson, May 26, 2014 — SunCrest Bicycle Hill Climb, Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmoun- 801-476-9476, [email protected], Draper Trail Days, Draper, UT, Draper tainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303- bmbbc.com Equestrian Center 1600 E. Highland Drive 551-4813, [email protected], (13500 South), Ends at the top of Sun Crest. bigmountainenduro.com May 3, 2014 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, Fundraising for Draper Cycle Park and Mass start timed road cycling event on the Corner Canyon Trails Foundation, plus a September 6, 2014 — Barn Burner 104, Flagstaff, beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with running event, Ken Murdock, 801-205-3700, AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, [email protected], DraperTrails. Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National but you will get a time, awards, and plac- com Forest, Camping on private land, Casey ing., Billy , 435-259-7882, 800-635-1792, shop@ Brown, 480-299-1203, Cbrown6@lifetimefit- poisonspiderbicycles.com, Scott Newton, May 30-31, 2014 — Salt Lake Valley B4K ness.com, S Weber, sweber@lifetimefitness. 435-654-8650, 800-635-1792, info@granfon- Stage Race, UCA Series, Daybreak, UT, com, barnburnermtb.com, redrockco.com domoab.com, granfondomoab.com September 6, 2014 — Adventure Xstream May 9, 2014 — Utah City Criterium, Great Glenwood Springs, AXS Series, Glenwood Western Cycling Series / Utah Bike Month, Springs, CO, Solo or 2 person teams will Ogden, UT, Held in downtown Odgen - start- kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike, riv- ing at 4:00pm with the first of 5 races. This erboard and cave this spectacular course., will be a great venue for spectators., Dirk Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2014@gravity- Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. play.com, gravityplay.com net, racedayeventmanagement.com September 6, 2014 — Jurassic Classic, Lander, May 10, 2014 — Utah City Criterium, Great WY, Mountain bike race at Johnny Behind Western Cycling Series, Bountiful, UT, The the Rocks. Start time - 9:00 am, Beginner, race will see the revitalized area of Bountiful. Intermediate, Advanced/Pro categories. Main Street will see some fast action with a BBQ, t-shirt and swag bag for registered par- course that will suit the power riders. There ticipants. , Samantha Pede, landercycling@ will also be an all-day expo as an added gmail.com, landercycling.org attraction. First race starts at 4:00pm. , Dirk September 6, 2014 — Avimor Demo Days Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. Race, Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, This is real net, racedayeventmanagement.com mountain bike racing; not for the weak. High May 11, 2014 — Salt Lake City Downtown speed rolling double and single track with a Criterium, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Fun ton of climbing. Tight, technical sagebrush and fast 4 corner crit around Pioneer Park, 30 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Criterium, Road Race and Time Trial. USAC Championships for categories and Gran June 7, 2014 — Deschutes Brewery Snowbowl 2034, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail. license required- one-day licenses avail- Fondo, Tina Anderson, 435-425-3491, 435- Regional Weekly Hill Climb, Flagstaff, AZ, Climb to the com, seidahoseniorgames.org able. Proceeds from the race go to benefit 691-1696, [email protected], capitolreefclas- Snowbowl Ski Area, 6.34 miles-1850 ft of July 13, 2014 — Idaho State Criterium Bikes for Kids Utah., Alex Kim, 801-503-9064, sic.bike Climbing - avg 5.6%, Start 8am June 7 at Championship, Hidden Springs, ID, Start/ [email protected], bikesforkidsutah. Road Race Series bottom of Snowbowl Rd. Category starts July 19-20, 2014 — Juniors Day Out, Grantsville, Finish at Hidden Springs Community-Village com/bikes-for-kids-stage-race, utahcycling. on this 6.3 mile CAT 1 hill climb., Have UT, Miller Motorsports Park, Dirk Cowley, Las Vegas Tuesday Night World’s — Henderson, Green at 9 am., Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, org breakfast at Hart Prairie Lodge while wait- 801-699-5126, [email protected], race- NV, Tuesday Night Criterium series start- [email protected], lostrivercyling.org ing for results. , Joe Shannon, 928-523-1740, June 7, 2014 — Porcupine Hill Climb for the dayeventmanagement.com ing March 11B Race - 4:30 PM (25 min) [email protected], Flagstaffcycling. July 26, 2014 — Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, Fight Against Cancer, UCA Series, Salt Lake - Beginners or those not comfortable with July 26, 2014 — Heber Valley Circuit Race, Squarespace.com Time trial starts at 10 am with 30 second City, UT, 13th Annual, Start: Porcupine Pub experienced racers, A Race - 5:00 PM (25 UCA Series, Heber, UT, Scenic but challeng- intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports in Driggs, & Grille finishing at the Brighton Ski Resort, min) - Those who have raced and ready June 7, 2014 — Just for the Hill of It, White ing 8-mile circuits in Heber Valley, Utah, Mike climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half a mile from Big Cottonwood Canyon., Mike Meldrum, to hammer, Location: 1021 East Paradise Bird, ID, Benefit for Syringa Hospital & Clinics Meldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@gmail. the Grand Targhee Resort. The course cov- 801-424-9216, [email protected], Dirk Hills Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Mike Olsen, Hospice, face the challenging switchbacks com, porcupinecycling.com ers 12 miles and 2,200 vertical feet. Awards, Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. 702-927-4069, [email protected], of the Old White Bird Grade. Experience 13 Raffle and results 1 pm at Peaked Sports. net, porcupinecycling.com, racedayevent- August 1-2, 2014 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, vegasbikeracing.com miles with a gentle climb starting at Hammer Net proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and management.com/2014-porcupine-hill- Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race Creek at 1600’ and continuing to the summit May 7-August 20, 2014 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, climb-june-27th-2014/ from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles at 3800’. All ages are welcome to come & Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, [email protected], peakedsports.com with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. join in the fun!, Clarence Chapman, 208- June 13-14, 2014 — Rockwell Relay: Moab ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, Race in teams through the night, fundraiser 921-1963, [email protected], August 9, 2014 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, to St. George, Moab, UT, Four person relay, 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven syringahospital.org Elko, NV, Road Race hill climb, 12 miles, three legs per rider, covering528 miles. Starts 7 at 6:30 pm7:00 pm, June 4, July 2, August Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. 3000ft hill climb in Ruby Mountains. Race 8 am at Sweeney Park in Moab and goes 6Hill Climbs:Park at Cherry Springs, Crystal June 14, 2014 — Nampa Race Weekend, com, SaintstoSinners.com starts at 9am. Post event picnic and awards non-stop to St. George., Cortney Stewart, start at Cherry Springs and Scout start at Great Western Cycling Series, Nampa, ID, in Lamoille Grove, 11:30am., Annette White, 801-643-4673, [email protected], Tyler August 2, 2014 — Tour de Park City, CANCELLED, bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best Saturday: Located in Belle District at the 775-842-9125, [email protected], Servoss, 801-888-3233, [email protected], UCA Series, Park City, UT, Classic Road Race Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately heart of historical Nampa, this spectator elkovelo.com rockwellrelay.com and Tour starting and finishing in Park City. 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 21—Crystal orientated 1.1 km Criterium course has long 157, 100, 50 and 15 mile timed courses Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 18—Scout, straightaways with fast left- and right-hand August 9, 2014 — Sick 55 Road Race, Albion, ID, June 21-22, 2014 — High Uintas 10,000 Stage through Northern Utah’s beautiful mountain July 23—Crystal Summit, August 20—Scout turns. Sunday: Birds of Prey circuit race, 4.91 This is a sanctioned mountain course road Race, UCA Series, Kamas/Evanston, UT/WY, valleys. Food, prizes and more! Also, the Categories: End of season awards for overall mile loop with 191 feet of climbing per lap., race. It starts and finishes in Albion, Idaho. Stage race, including the 80 mile, point to race will be the final stop on the NRC calen- winners of these categories: A’s , B’s , Master’s Vernon Padaca, 208-571-1730, vpadaca@ There are two category climbs and two fast point road race from Kamas, UT to Evanston, dar for pro women (distance approximately 50+, Women, Triathlete, Recreational, also a powereng.com, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, downhills. It is 53.7 miles challenging race., WY over Bald Mountain Pass. Gran Fondo for 100 miles for the pro women)., Ben Towery, noncompetitive category if you just want to [email protected], teamdobbiaco. Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], citzen riders and touring riders., Dirk Cowley, 801-389-7247, [email protected], participate but not compete., Bryan Gee, com sick-riders.com 801-699-5126, [email protected], race- tourdeparkcity.com, teamexcelerator.com 208-406-8477, [email protected], dayeventmanagement.com June 14, 2014 — Pedal the Pintlers, Anaconda, August 16, 2014 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Kris Walker, [email protected], ida- August 4-10, 2014 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, MT, The weekend’s flagship event provides Boise, ID, 41st Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- June 21, 2014 — Three Kings Cycling Event, hocycling.com UT, The Tour of Utah is one of only 4 UCI 2.1 opportunities for 25 mile, 50 mile, or the 343-3782, [email protected], North Salt Lake, UT, Winding through North sanctioned stage races in North America. May 13-July 8, 2014 — Expo Idaho SWICA most challenging Century ride: 100 mile georgescycles.com Salt Lake, the Three Kings offers some of the More than 17 international and national pro Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, rides through arguably the most beauti- steepest climbs of the season. Cyclists can September 6, 2014 — USA Cycling Professional teams will compete over 500+ miles in seven Boise, ID, Local training crit series at Expo ful landscapes of Southwest Montana. The choose to tackle one, two, or all three kings., Criterium National Championships, High days. Free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour Idaho West lot (Glenwood Street south of Turbo Twenty event provides shuttle ser- Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, mattjensennsl@ Point, NC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ of Utah , 801-325-2500, [email protected], Hawks Stadium). Tuesdays, May 13-July 8, vice to Georgetown Lake from Anaconda’s gmail.com, threekings.nslcity.org usacycling.org, usacycling.org tourofutah.com 2014, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, idahobik- Washoe Park to enjoy a breathtaking ride June 21, 2014 — Wildflower Ardura Relay, [email protected], idahobikeracing.org back to Anaconda., Chad Lanes, 406-563- August 16, 2014 — Wildflower Hill Climb, Snowbasin, UT, Women-only cycling relay. 7988, 406-563-2034, [email protected], Utah Road Touring Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb Teams of 2 or 4 travelling a total of 160 miles anacondabikefest.org during the 75 mile course option in this Regional Road Racing from Snowbasin to Midway. Enter as a ride or May 3, 2014 — Tour de Brewtah, Utah Bike women-only cycling event. Age-group cash June 27-28, 2014 — Baker City Cycling Classic, Month, Salt Lake City, UT, A tour of the race. Prizes for fastest teams. Self-supported, May 3, 2014 — Palisade Brews and Cruise prizes. Gift for all who complete the climb. , Oregon Women’s Prestige Series, Baker City, local micro-breweries in the valley to sup- fun exchange zones. Finish-line dinner, mas- Beer and Bike Festival, Palisade, CO, 45 Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, OR, Stage race. Three days and four stages port local non-profit agencies., Tim Stempel, sages, and treats. , Stacie Palmer, 801-644- mile road bike race and cruiser rides, Rondo [email protected], wildflower- in beautiful eastern Oregon, with great sup- 602-463-1547, [email protected], 9940, 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@ Buecheler, 970-464-9266, rapidcreekcycles@ pedalfest.com port and unparalleled scenery. Over 8000 Cynthia Stringham, 801-535-6167, cynthia. gmail.com, ardurarelay.com aol.com, rapidcreekcycles.com ft of climbing over the three days in one of [email protected], tourdebrewtah.org August 16, 2014 — Utah Masters Road Race June 26-28, 2014 — Utah Summer Games, Utah May 3, 2014 — Chino Grinder 100, Chino, the country’s most beautiful cycling regions. Championship, tentative, UCA Series, Ogden, May 3, 2014 — Biker’s Edge Cinco de Mayo Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, AZ, 106 mile gravel grinder from Chino to Pros and amateurs race the same courses UT, Utah State Road Race Championships for Century, Kaysville, UT, Free, fully-supported Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, Road Race Williams and back with 9700 feet of climbing, and the women’s and men’s prize purses are Masters. Tentatively on the Masters Nationals by Biker’s Edge, 100 and 50-mile ride starting with overall Omnium., Casey McClellan, 435- Epic , 480-442-7694, EpicGravelRides@gmail. matched by sponsor BELLA Main St. Market., Course., James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, fer- in Kaysville 7:30am. Made for every level of 865-8421, 435-559-2925, [email protected], com, epicgravelrides.com Brian Vegter, 541-325-1689, [email protected], [email protected], bmbbc.com Steve Ahlgreen, 435-865-8421, 435-865-8423, bakercitycycling.org rider with a gradual +/- 1,800ft. Community May 4, 2014 — Emmett-Roubaix Road Race, fun ride with great food. , Taylor Arnold, 801- [email protected], utahsummergames.org August 22-25, 2014 — Hoodoo 500, St. George, Spring Series, Emmett, ID, Mike Cooley, 208- June 27-28, 2014 — Snake River Landing’s 544-5300, [email protected], bebikes.com UT, 500 mile loop race through Southern June 28, 2014 — Utah State Time Trial 343-3782, [email protected], Cycle Fest, Great Western Cycling Series, Utah. Non-stop or stage race, solo and relay May 10, 2014 — Springville to Nephi 100, BCC Championship, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, georgescycles.com Idaho Falls, ID, Criterium and circuit race, team divisions., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@com- SuperSeries, Springville, UT, Start Cracker [email protected], Hoodoo500. May 10, 2014 — Tax Day Circuit Race, UCA gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com cast.net, racedayeventmanagement.com Barrel frontage road to Nephi and back com Series, Inkom, ID, Great circuit race, start thru orchards, flat to rolling. Self Supported July 10, 2014 — Station Park Criterium, and finish in Inkom with a 1.2 mile neutral roll June 28, 2014 — Sick Hill Climb, Hansen, ID, with shorter 30 and 60 mile options. Store August 23, 2014 — Powder Mountain Hill Climb, Farmington, UT, A,B,C flights starting at 7:30 out of town, followed by 4.5 mile rolling to This is a timed event, a 22 mile cycling hill stops enroute. Free event., Don Williams, UCA Series, Eden, UT, Utah State Hill Climb pm., Held at Station Park, Tyler Servoss, 801- the circuit (7.3 mi). Riders will do a specified climb, summit finish. The climb is a 3000 foot 801-641-4020, [email protected], Championships. 6 miles and 3000 feet up 888-3233, [email protected], stationparkcrit. number of laps, followed by another half climb. The first 15 miles are gradual and the bccutah.org Powder Mountain Road, start at Wolf Creek com lap to finish at the top of the climb. Climb last 7 miles climbs 1800 feet. Starts at Rock Balloon Festival Park, finish in Timberline park- May 10, 2014 — The Ghost Ride, Utah Bike per lap is 750 ft., Bryan Gee, 208-406-8477, Creek General Store. 3048 North 3800 East. July 12, 2014 — Cache Valley Gran Fondo and ing lot., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, team- Month, Tooele, UT, The Ghost Ride is a 100 or [email protected], David Hatchey, This is a USA Cycling non-competitive event., Road Race, UCA Series, Logan, UT, Starting [email protected], teamexcelerator. 62 mile cycling tour of Utah’s Tooele Valley. [email protected], idahocycling.com Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], at the Intermountain Hospital in Logan, the com sick-riders.com Honoring the cyclists who are no longer with route is scenic and fun, through Northern May 10, 2014 — Idaho State Road Race us, we begin with a short ride of silence and September 3-7, 2014 — USA Cycling Masters Utah, up and over Weston Canyon (Idaho) Championships, SWICA, Boise, ID, USA June 29, 2014 — The Beartooth Blitz, Red Lodge, then enjoy a ride of celebration as we visit Road National Championships, Ogden, UT, to Soda Springs, Idaho, then back down into Cycling Categories, 37, 56, or 69 miles, MT, A 23 mile Time Trial up the Beartooth small towns, scenic vistas and rolling hills Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacy- Utah, over Riverside Utah, ending up with a Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ Pass. The run up Beartooth Pass was recently in Utah’s west desert terrain., Jared Eborn, cling.org, usacycling.org closed finish in downtown Logan with a party georgescycles.com, Vernon Padaca, named one of the 5 top bike climbs in the 801-599-9268, [email protected], and festivities awaiting. 100 miles for all Cat September 6, 2014 — LOTOJA Classic Road 208-571-1730, [email protected], nation and a once-in-a-lifetime ride. This theghostride.com I, II, IIIs and Masters A; 50 mile course for all Race, Utah Triple Crown, Logan, UT, 32nd idahobikeracing.com, teamdobbiaco. category 1 climb rises up over 4,700ft dur- May 10, 2014 — Goldilocks Salt Lake, others. , Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, kro- Annual, 1 day, 3 states, 200-plus mile road com/?page_id=722 ing its span of 23 miles, so enjoy the 66ft of Goldilocks Bike Ride, South Jordan, UT, Fully [email protected], race2raceevents.com race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY., descending grade that you get at the start- May 16-17, 2014 — Idaho Time Trial Festival, supported, non competitive, women only Brent Chambers, 801-546-0090, brent@loto- ing line. The race ends at the scenic West July 19, 2014 — Capitol Reef Classic , UCA Boise, ID, John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obc- bike ride with 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile jaclassic.com, lotojaclassic.com, utahtri- Summit of the Beartooth Pass., Paul Otsu, Series, Torrey, UT, Utah State Road Race [email protected], bobs-bicycles. route options. SoDa Row at Daybreak in plecrown.weebly.com 406-425-2008, headwatersevents@gmail. com, idahobikeracing.org com, headwatersstudio.com/headwater- South Jordan., Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, [email protected], goldilocksride. May 17, 2014 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, sevents/index.php/the-beartooth-blitz-road- com/gsl Benefits the Independence Pass Foundation. bike-race, usacycling.org 20th Annual from the Winter Gate, 4 miles July 2-6, 2014 — USA Cycling Amateur & May 10, 2014 — Cyclofemme Ride, Utah Bike east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost Para-cycling Road National Championships, Month, Provo, UT, Non-competitive fun ride Town approximately 10 miles east up Madison, WI, Elite, U23 and Junior Road to celebrate bicycles, women, and the men Highway 82 on Independence Pass, gains National Championships., Micah Rice, 719- who support women. Everyone is welcome. approximately 2200 feet of elevation, from 434-4200, [email protected], usacycling. Bring: you, loved ones/friends/family, your 8,500ft to 10,700ft., Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, org bike, helmet, hydration/nutrition and a great 970-618-5086, [email protected], inde- attitude! Ladies: 1 pm at the courthouse on pendencepass.org July 4, 2014 — 4th of July Hailey Criterium, University and Center St for a ride to Joaquin Hailey, ID, Downtown Hailey Criterium, Park. Gentlemen: 1:30 pm at Joaquin May 24-26, 2014 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Exciting four corner course. $5,000 in cash Park 400 N and 400 E for a picnic and to Durango, CO, 43rd Annual, Road Race and prizes., Janelle Conners, 208-578-5453, 208- show support for women on bikes, Heather Gran Fondo from Durango to Silverton, Road 720-7427, [email protected], bcrd.org, ride- Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@gmail. and Cyclocross Criteriums, Time Trial, 25/50 sunvalley.com com, Sam Layco, [email protected], mile tour, kids race and Mountain Bike Cross cyclofemme.com Country Race., Jeffery Frost, 970-259-4621, July 12, 2014 — Boise Twilight Criterium, [email protected], iron- National Criterium Calendar, Boise, ID, 27th May 11, 2014 — Amazing Earthfest, horsebicycleclassic.com Annual, NCC race., Mike Cooley, 208- Kanab, UT, 8th Annual - Grand Staircase 343-3782, [email protected], EscalanteNational Monument Scenic 37 May 24-26, 2014 — USA Cycling Professional Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@ miles out and back (paved), 7:45 am, 420 Road and TT National Championships, comcast.net, boisetwilightcriterium.com, East 300 South (US 89), Kanab, Utah, Pre- Chattanooga, TN, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, georgescycles.com ride refreshments, Optional60 miles., Rich [email protected], usacycling.org July 12, 2014 — Southeast Idaho Senior Csenge, 435-644-3735, [email protected], amaz- May 31, 2014 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Games, Pocatello, ID, Hill Climb Cherry ingearthfest.com Team Challenge, Boise to Sun Valley, ID, Springs to Crystal Summit - 5 miles to 6 % May 11, 2014 — Grantsville Grind, BCC Metric 8th Annual - Team relay road race from grade. Criterium Holt Arena Parking lot - ISU Series, Grantsville, UT, World’s Longest Metric Boise to Sun Valley., Mike Cooley, 208- Campus. 5K - 10K Time Trial. 20K - 40K Road Century. Start Grantsville High School Quirk 343-3782, [email protected], Races Held in Arimo., Jody Olson, 208-233- Street and ride through the winds of Rush georgescycles.com June 1, 2014 — Cow Country Classic, Wolf Creek, MT, Mark Brooke, mbrooke@m-m. net, usacycling.org/register/2014-1328, teamgreatdivide.wordpress.com June 7, 2014 — Dirt Bag Dash, Glenns Ferry, ID, Sign in 10am. Race start 11am, 95% dirt road course, post-race party., James Lang, 208- 571-1853, 208-344-9182, jlang83702@yahoo. com, dirtbagdash.com MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 31

Valley to Vernon store and back. 86+ miles. to Antelope Island Ranch and back, shorter Self Supported with shorter 46 and 50 mile options of 65 to Syracuse. Free event - BCC options. Store stop at mid-point. Free event. members free admission to Causeway., Don Huge downhill to the finish. , Jackie McGill, Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu- 801-209-7570, [email protected], tah.org, bccutah.org bccutah.org May 28-31, 2014 — Road Respect Southern May 11, 2014 — Cyclofemme Ride - Saturday Utah Tour, Road Respect Bike Tour, Utah Bike Cycles, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, Month, Ivins, UT, The Road Respect Bike Tour UT, Non-competitive fun ride to celebrate is a series of organized rides (free to public) bicycles, women, and the men who support focused on roadway safety and respect women. Everyone is welcome. Bring: you, between cars and bikes. Ride details with loved ones/friends/family, your bike, helmet, routes on the website provided., Keri Gibson, hydration/nutrition and a great attitude! , 801-243-7571, [email protected], utah.gov, Christy Jensen, 801-935-4605, cannjensen@ roadrespect.utah.gov gmail.com, cyclofemme.com May 29-31, 2014 — MOABA (Most Outstanding May 11, 2014 — Cyclofemme Ride, Utah Bike Annual Bicycle Adventure), Moab, UT, A 3 Month, Magna, UT, Join us for a casual and day Road Bike Ride with options for River family friendly ride to honor all women in our Rides and Mountain Biking. Spend some lives. Everyone is welcomed! This ride will time in Nature, Satisfy Your Inner Explorer, take us through Historic Magna Main Street Finish Strong., Les Titus, 801-654-1144, 877- starting and ending at The Empress Theatre, 636-1994, [email protected], moabmoa- 9104 W 2700 S. Route is about 6 miles. ba.com We’ll gather afterwards to enjoy refreshment May 31, 2014 — Pony Express Century, and beautiful Historic Magna Main Street. Saratoga Springs, UT, Starting in Saratoga Fundraiser for Karma Bike Shop. Start at 2 Springs and essentially following the Pony pm., Dijana Alickovic, , cyclofemme.com, Express route to Faust, then heading north facebook.com/events/635773859827930 to Rush Valley and back., Dan Burton, 801- May 11, 2014 — Cyclofemme Ride, Utah Bike 653-2039, [email protected], epicbik- Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Celebrate being ing.com a woman! This will be a casual (not fast) May 31, 2014 — Canyons of Cache Century, city ride (8 miles or so). Wear what you feel BCC SuperSeries, Bringham City, UT, Meet great in on this no-drop ride. All women are Mendon Church for rides up Blacksmith Fork welcome. Meet at the City/County Building Sardine to Brigham and back, over Valley on the 200 E side at 2:00 on May 11. Flowers, View Highway. Store stops for water and costumes, and general awesomeness food., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcap- encouraged., Elicia Cardenas, eliciacarde- [email protected], Jen Green, 435-563-1212, [email protected], cyclofemme.com [email protected], bccutah.org May 17, 2014 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, May 31, 2014 — Ride for the Angels, Copperton, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Fairpark, UT, 5th Annual. Start: 8:00am; 8655 West SLC, Salt Lake to Antelope Island and back, 10390 South Copperton Park; Routes: 25 37, 67, or 106 mile options. 7:30 AM Mass start miles and Metric Century 62.5 miles; $50.00 time. Registration opens at 6:00 AM., Jon With each registration you will be entered Smith, 801-596-8430, [email protected], to win a new bike. Drawing to be held cyclesaltlakecentury.com Saturday at 8:45am, right before the start May 17, 2014 — Back Roads of the Great of the event. Rest stops and road support, Basin 300K Brevet, Saratoga Springs, UT, Self- Great cause!, Steve McIntyre, 801-560-6954, supported loop rid travels to Eureka and [email protected], angelshands. along the west side of Utah Lake. A brevet org (bruh vay) is a nationally certified timed, June 7, 2014 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, ultra distance event. , Richard Stum, 435-462- UT, Women only century ride, 15, 35, 62, 80 2275, [email protected], saltlakerandos. and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, org fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at May 17, 2014 — Iron Will Century, Bluffdale, the Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. opens in UT, Metric and half-metric centuries, held February. This event sells out quickly., Penny at Camp Williams to celebrate 100 years of Perkins, 801-474-2282, penperk@centurylink. service. Bring the whole family to this huge net, Curt Griffin, 801-474-2282, [email protected], party., Mike Law, 801-910-2503, mlaw@evo- bccutah.org loevents.com, ironwillrace.com June 7, 2014 — Ride the Gap Century, Parowan, May 18-25, 2014 — Cycling Bryce, Zion, and UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country Grand Canyon National Parks, St. George, of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast UT, 7-day, 400-mile guided road biking with a mileage option for every rider., Ryan tour of the Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon Gurr, 435-674-3185, [email protected], National Parks, including Brian Head, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ Panguich Lake, Red Canyon and Kanab. spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com Tour includes 6 nights camping with last June 12-20, 2014 — Rocky Mountain Tour, night at Inn or 6 nights innstay, transportation Cross Country Challenge, Salt Lake City, UT, and food. Camping/Inns: May 18-24, June In 9 riding days, 596 miles, tackle Wasatch 15-21, 29-July 5, July 13-19, Aug. 3-9, 17-23 Mountains, Soldier Summit, pass “BookCliffs” and Sept. 7-13. Inns: June 1-7, Aug. 17-23, 31- and more in this challenging ride., Bill Lannon, Sept. 6, Sept. 21-27, Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 888-797-7057, [email protected], abbike. 702-596-2953, [email protected], com escapeadventures.com June 14, 2014 — American Diabetes May 19-25, 2014 — Epic Bike 5 National Parks, Association Tour de Cure, Brigham City, UT, Cycling Escapes, Zion NP, UT, 5 National Tour de Cure will be an incredible experi- Parks and Scenic Byways in 6 days! Starting ence this year under new management. in Zion National Park in southern Utah, on this Join 1500 riders, 250 volunteers and many spring and fall cycling vacation we’ll bike spectators and sponsors for the ride of your from Zion National Park to the red rock hoo- life. If you have diabetes you are a Red doos of Bryce National Park, then onward Rider. Route options of approximately 25, 40, to Grand Staircase Escalante National 70 and 100-miles. New location for start and Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, Lake finish line festival in Brigham City., Marshall Powell, and then up the little known Burr Emsley, 801-363-3024 ext 7071, memsley@ Trail. , Cycling Escapes , 714-267-4591, info@ diabetes.org, diabetes.org/utahtour cyclingescapes.com, CyclingEscapes.com June 14, 2014 — Provo A Go-Go, Tentative, May 26, 2014 — Antelope Island 100, BCC BCC SuperSeries, Draper, UT, Start Draper SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Memorial Day Park, ride past point of the mountain, thru - Meet at Westpoint Park 1100 N 1800 W. Ride 32 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Provo to Spanish Fork and back. Free event, cyclists and all those seeking a personal July 13-19, 2014 — Utah Mountains & Parks available. , Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, August 30, 2014 — Hooper Horizontal 100, BCC self supported with shorter 30 and 60 mile challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is Bike Tour, St. George, UT, An audacious [email protected], tourofutah.com SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, West Point options. Store stops enroute., Don Williams, the premier fundraising cycling series in the small group, vehicle supported, point-to- Park (SLC) to West Weber and Hooper, self- August 9, 2014 — Promontory Point 120, BCC 801-641-4020, [email protected], nation. The Bike MS experience is the ride point route across Utah showcasing the supported century, 30 and 65 mile options, SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points Ogden bccutah.org of your life with options to ride 45-175 miles. rugged backbone of the state. Big miles 8 am. Free flattest 100 on the schedule., to Brigham City, Corrine, Golden Spike, Friendly to all abilities with rest stops every and stout climbing. Strong-Intermediate to Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ June 14-15, 2014 — Utah Bicycle Touring Tremonton and back 60-100, and 120 miles. 8-12 miles. One of the most scenic routes in Advanced Cyclists., John Humphries, 970- bccutah.org, Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg. Society’s 8th Annual Overnight Bike Tour, Salt Self-supported, with shorter loop options Utah! Camping, meals and entertainment 728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. [email protected], bccutah.org Lake City, UT, This event is for new and expe- available. Free event., Don Williams, 801- based out of Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com rienced bicycle travelers. It involves travel- 641-4020, [email protected], Jen August 31-September 6, 2014 — Tour of South 500 West)., Becky Lyttle, 801-424-0112, ing by bicycle in a self-suffienct manner July 19, 2014 — Pedal Away Parkinson’s, Green, 435-563-1212, pecan314@xmission. Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour [email protected], Sam Smith, 801-424- to an overnight destination. We will camp Kaysville, UT, The 9th Annual 10 mile fam- com, bccutah.org including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and 0112, [email protected], bikemsutah.org overnight and then return the next day., Lou ily fun ride begins at 8 am at Gailey Park More. 60-100 miles per day., Deb Bowling, August 15-16, 2014 — Bear Pa Challenge Melini, 80-487-6318, [email protected], June 28, 2014 — Hero Ride, Provo, UT, This is a in Kaysville. All proceeds benefit the Utah 818-889-2453, [email protected], Charity Cycling Tour, Park City, UT, fully supported charity ride which will include Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease planetultra.com June 19-21, 2014 — Road Respect Northern Challenging, fun, and fully supported ride the Alpine Loop. 100% of proceeds from the Association., Meredith Smith, 801-451-6566, Utah Tour, Road Respect Bike Tour, Park City, from Bear Lake to Park City over the Mirror event benefit children and families through- 801-336-6579, meredith@pedalawayparkin- UT, The Road Respect Bike Tour is a series of Lake Highway. Benefits Shriners Hospitals for Regional Road Touring out Utah who face significant life challenges. sons.com, pedalawayparkinsons.com organized rides (free to public) focused on Children., Tyler Hooper, 801-292-9146, 801- Last year’s results were to remodeled homes Thursday Night Training Ride — Weekly Road roadway safety and respect between cars July 19, 2014 — Upland Roller 100, BCC 927-8310, [email protected], bear- for families with disabled children to ease Race, Cloverdale, ID, Training Rides every and bikes. Ride details with routes on the SuperSeries, Wanship, UT, Wanship Trailhead pachallenge.com their daily living. Many improvements this Thursday night from 17 April - 10 July 2014, website provided., Keri Gibson, 801-243-7571, thru Coalville Echo over Hogsback to year. , Mark Staffieri, 858-442-5070, mstaf- August 15-16, 2014 — Raspberry Ramble Series [email protected], utah.gov, roadrespec- Morgan and back self-supported 30-50 mile May 3, 2014 — Tour de Fire, Lake Las Vegas, [email protected], herorideut.com 300K, 400K, 600K Brevet, Brigham City, UT, tutah.org options also. FREE, Don Williams, 801-641- NV, Century Ride with a 20, 48, 60, 74, 99 Raspberry Ramble Series. 300K, 400K & 600K July 4, 2014 — Tour de Riverton, Riverton, UT, 4020, [email protected], bccutah. and 125 distance to choose from. Starts at June 21, 2014 — Three Kings Cycling Event, Brevets (125 to 375 miles). These minimally 14th Annual, Part of Riverton Town Days. Fun org Lake Las Vegas and goes out to the Valley North Salt Lake, UT, Can you conquer the supported rural rides start together in Logan family ride. 25 mile loop through Riverton of Fire where you will return. Well stocked Kings?! Held In North Salt Lake, the Three July 19, 2014 — Desperado Dual, Utah Triple and climb up Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa and Herriman., Brad Rowberry, 801-523-8268, rest stops and beautiful scenery Benefits Kings challenge riders up three awesome Crown, Panguitch, UT, 200 mile double cen- route). The longer routes then go around [email protected], tourderiverton.com, the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation., climbs; over $1,000 in prize money!, Matt tury in Southern Utah, flattest and best 100 Bear Lake before returning. The 600K makes infinitecycles.com Leslie Whitehead, 702-353-3306, springmoun- Jensen, 801-550-0778, mattjensennsl@gmail. mile course and 50 mile option, Utah’s only an additional 200K loop to Golden Spike [email protected], tdfire.com com, threekings.nslcity.org July 5, 2014 — Jim Bridger Century, BCC fully supported, 200 mile, one-day cycling National Monument. A brevet is a nation- SuperSeries, Brigham City, UT, Meet at Box adventure. We also have 200 mile relay ally certified, timed, ultra distance event. , May 3, 2014 — American Diabetes Association June 21, 2014 — Huntsman 140 Cycling Event, Elder HS for a ride west through Corrine option., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spin- Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@eoge- Tour de Cure, Las Vegas, NV, Join us for a Delta , UT, Non-competitive 140-mile ride and Bear River City; Store stops for water geeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, ar.com, saltlakerandos.org well-supported, high energy ride with route from Delta to SLC, UT and a 140-, 75-, 50- & and food; FREE., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, [email protected], spingeeks.com, options of 8-miles, 30-miles, 70-miles, 100- 25-mile out-and-back ride beginning and August 16, 2014 — Wildflower Pedalfest, [email protected], Tom Coffey, utahtriplecrown.weebly.com miles. Starts and finishes at the M Resort, ending in SLC, UT. Raises funds for can- Mountain Green, UT, Fully-supported, wom- 801-737-3241, [email protected], bccutah. 12300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Tracie Patten, 702- cer research., Jen Murano, 801-584-5815, July 19, 2014 — The GLMR Century, Spanish Fork, en-only cycling event. 4 course options org 369-9995 x7483, [email protected], dia- [email protected], hunts- UT, A century ride through the best country (20, 35, 50, 75 miles). Finish line celebration, betes.org/tourvegas man140.com July 11, 2014 — 21st Annual Antelope by roads of Utah and Juab Counties to honor catered lunch, live band, raffle, massages, Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, those taken by suicide and other forms of expo., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- May 3, 2014 — Community Day Gran Fondo, June 21, 2014 — Ardura Relay, Snowbasin, 10pm. Open to participants of all ages and mental illness., Zach Ludlow, 801-808-2569, 2819, [email protected], wild- Nampa, ID, Please jpin us for our 2nd annual UT, Women-only cycling relay. Teams of starts at the Antelope Island’s White Rock [email protected], Stan Sadowski, 801- flowerpedalfest.com Community Day Gran fondo! Participants 2 or 4 travelling a total of 160 miles from Bay. The half way point is the historic Fielding 830-6655, [email protected], theglmr.com in 32 mile, & Metric Century recieve goodie Snowbasin to Midway. Enter as a ride or August 16, 2014 — TriathaMom, Riverton, Garr Ranch where refreshments are served. bags & post-ride meal., Melissa Gentry, 208- race. Prizes for fastest teams. Self-supported, July 19, 2014 — Capitol Reef Classic Gran UT, Women only triathlon at the Riverton The entire route is 24 miles on an asphalt 440-9456, [email protected], bgc- fun exchange zones. Finish line dinner, mas- Fondo, Torrey, UT, Metric century Gran Country Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike road. , Neka Roundy, 801-451-3286, tour@ nampa.org sages, and treats. , Cortney Stewart, 801-643- Fondo, Tina Anderson, 435-425-3491, 435- ride, and 5k run. Carnival style cheering co.davis.ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov 4673, [email protected], Tyler Servoss, 691-1696, [email protected], capitolreefclas- section provided for families of participants., May 17, 2014 — Cycle for Independence, 801-888-3233, [email protected], Michelle July 12, 2014 — RACER Century, Roy, UT, A sic.bike Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, cody@ustrisports. Boise, ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Lyman, 801-941-5526, michelle@ardurarelay. comfortable ride through Weber and Davis com, Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldi- Chapter of the National Federation of the July 20-26, 2014 — Utah Mountains & Parks com, ardurarelay.com County in the prime of Utah’s diverse sum- locksride.com, gotriathamom.com Blind, 10,25, and 63 mile distances, individual Bike Tour, St. George, UT, An audacious mer weather. Enjoy an exciting mixture of and team rides, routes begin in northwest June 21, 2014 — Double Loop Four 400K Brevet, small group, vehicle supported, point-to- August 23, 2014 — Cache Valley Century Tour, plains and hills throughout Northern Utah. Boise, supported ride., Ramona Walhof, 208- Nephi, UT, Unsupported figure-8 ride begins point route across Utah showcasing the Richmond, UT, The ride is 35, 60, or 100 mile Fully supported with lunch provided for the 336-5333, cycleforindependence@gmail. in Nephi and travels south past Gunnison rugged backbone of the state. Big miles options., Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435- 103 and 73 mile routes. Finish Line bbq com, tvcblindidaho.org Reservoir, climbs to Koosharem and returns and stout climbing. Strong-Intermediate to 757-2889, [email protected], included with all paid registration., Tim Bell, via Richfield. A brevet (bruh vay) is a nation- Advanced Cyclists., John Humphries, 970- Erin Bird, 435-713-0288, erinevents.cgad- 801-430-5968, [email protected], May 17, 2014 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, ally certified, timed, ultra distance event. , 728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. [email protected], CacheValleyCentury. TheRacer.org Benefits the Independence Pass Foundation. Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@eoge- com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com com, facebook.com/pages/cache-valley- 20th Annual from the Winter Gate, 4 miles ar.com, saltlakerandos.org July 12, 2014 — Cache Gran Fondo, Logan, UT, century east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost July 26, 2014 — RAW (Ride Around the 100 and 50 mile gran fondo style ride & tour. Town approximately 10 miles east up June 21, 2014 — High Uintas 10,000 Gran Fondo, Wellsvilles), Logan, UT, The Logan Rotary August 23, 2014 — Summit Challenge, Park This UCA event features canyons, hills, long Highway 82 on Independence Pass, gains Kamas/Evanston, UT/WY, 1 Day, 80 mile, Club’s Ride Around the Wellsvilles will begin City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will flats & beautiful Cache Valley vistas. Benefit approximately 2200 feet of elevation, from point to point road race from Kamas, UT to at the Rotary Pavilion at Willow Park, with a hit the pavement for a 102, 52, or 18-mile to provide breast cancer screening. , Troy 8,500ft to 10,700ft., Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, Evanston, WY over Bald Mountain Pass. Gran choice of a 23, 66 or 96 mile ride., Ben Jarvis, road ride event in support of the National Oldham, 435-716-5378, 435-764-2979, Troy. 970-618-5086, [email protected], inde- Fondo for citzen riders and touring riders., 435-757-0376, [email protected], Ability Center’s mission. All three fully-sup- [email protected], Sterling Morris, Sterling. pendencepass.org, aspencyclingfestival. Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@com- rotaryraw.com ported routes of this event follow paved [email protected], cachegranfondo.com, com cast.net, racedayeventmanagement.com roads in and around the beautiful Park City loganhospitalfoundation.org July 27, 2014 — Wasatch Back Super Series, mountainside. This exciting event promises May 17, 2014 — Rupert Century, Rupert, ID, June 21, 2014 — Yuba Reservation Three 300K BCC SuperSeries, Park City, UT, Treasure Mtn July 12, 2014 — Swiss Miss, Heber, UT, Women to serve up a challenge for a wide range Scenic course is a loop of 33 miles starting Brevet, Nephi, UT, Unsupported 190-mile MS over Browns Canyon, Oakley, Kamas, only bicycle ride, starts at Homestead in of cycling levels and abilities. And don’t from the Rupert Town Square. The route ride begins in Nephi and travels south past Deer Creek. Free, self-supported Sunday Heber, 30, 65, 100 mile options through forget – all Summit Challenge riders who takes you through country roads to Walcott Gunnison Reservoir, climbs to Koosharem morning event over quiet roads., Don Heber Valley and Wasatch and Summit have a disability can register and ride for State Park and back to Rupert via different and returns via Gunnison. A brevet (bruh Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu- counties, 65 and 100 mile rides go through free!, Rena Webb, 435-649-3991, events@ route. Barbecue and music in Rupert Square. vay) is a nationally certified, timed, ultra tah.org, bccutah.org Wolf Creek Ranch., Jared Eborn, 801-599- discovernac.org, Whitney Thompson, 435- Two aid stations. Ride is by donation to distance event. , Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, 9268, [email protected], Duff August 1-2, 2014 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, 649-3991, [email protected], sum- Bikes for Kids. Includes a meal ticket., Justin [email protected], saltlakerandos.org Johnson, 435-654-2282, sales@slimandknob- Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race mitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org Mitchell, 208-431-6014, , Ken Stephens, 208- June 22-28, 2014 — Utah Mountains & Parks bys.com, swissmisscentury.com from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles 430-4514, [email protected], bikeforkidsidaho. August 23, 2014 — I Think I CANyons (ITIC), Bike Tour, St. George, UT, An audacious with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. com, sick-riders.com July 12, 2014 — Good News Jail and Prison Salt Lake City, UT, Fourth Street Clinic ben- small group, vehicle supported, point-to- Race in teams through the night, fundraiser Ministry Fundraiser Bicycle Ride, Park City, efit ride goes over four Wasatch Front can- May 18, 2014 — Santa Fe Century, Santa Fe, point route across Utah showcasing the event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven UT, Everyone is invited, all skill levels are yons: 112 miles, 12,000 vertical feet. Start/ NM, 29th Year, 3,000 riders. 25, 50, and 100 rugged backbone of the state. Big miles Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. welcome. Ride your bike for a good cause! Finish: Olympus Hills Mall. Check-In: 5:15am. mile routes. Terrain is flat, rolling, moderately and stout climbing. Strong-Intermediate to com, SaintstoSinners.com Awesome Park City Ride on paved parkway Staggered start: 6:00am., Kim Belliston, hilly, 6 food stops, SAG support vehicles., Advanced Cyclists., John Humphries, 970- trails, around a farm, meadows, woods, over August 2, 2014 — Tour de Park City, CANCELLED, 385-234-5702, [email protected], Willard Chilcott, 505-982-1282, willard@ 728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. bridges, under a tunnel and circling a park. Park City, UT, Fully supported Tour starting Spencer Chipping, spencerchipping@dia- cybermesa.com, santafecentury.com com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com 9 am. Shepherd of the Mountains Church. , and finishing in Park City. 157, 100 and 50 mond-wireless.com, fourthstreetclinic.org/ May 18-23, 2014 — Whiterock Canyons Tour, June 28-29, 2014 — Bike MS: Harmon’s Best Mary Challier, 801-743-5237, 801-518-2840, mile timed courses through Northern Utah’s events Grand Junction, CO, The topography Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, For [email protected], beautiful mountain valleys. Food, prizes and August 23, 2014 — Epic 150, Saratoga Springs, explodes with desert, deep canyons and more!, Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamex- UT, The Epic 150 is a supported 150 mile loop mountains all twisted by mammoth forces to [email protected], tourdeparkcity.com, starting and ending in Saratoga Springs. This produce an otherworldly landscape. Cyclists teamexcelerator.com is a great training ride for those preparing ride through Capitol Reef National Park, August 2, 2014 — Hotter than Heck - Utah to do LOTOJA., Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, Bryce National Park, and Grand Staircase Valley Century, Lehi, UT, 30th year of a Gran [email protected], epicbiking.com Fondo style timed Century Tour around Utah August 23, 2014 — Twin Creeks 100, BCC Lake, 100, 60, and 30 mile options, start and SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Start Coalville to ending at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi., Harvey Lost Creek Dam, with rolling course back Scott, 801-803-9708, harvey@utahendur- to coalville, then climb Chalk Creek. Self- ance.com, utahendurance.com supported. 50 mile option first leg. Free August 3-15, 2014 — Zion to Taos Tour, St. event., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, road- George, UT, Over 2 weeks, the Zion to Taos [email protected], bccutah.org traces a mountainous path across Utah, August 25, 2014 — Free Fee days in Arches Colorado and New Mexico. Climb the and Canyonlands National parks , Moab, elevated plateaus of Utah and the San UT, The perfect time to ride your road bike Juans of CO and NM. A ride for the ages!, in the parks., Patrick Baril, 435-259-8826, John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- [email protected], nps.gov/findapark/ headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- feefreeparks.htm guides.com August 28-September 4, 2014 — LAGBRAU August 9, 2014 — The Ultimate Challenge (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Presented by the Tour of Utah, Park City, Utah), Blanding, UT, World’s most scenic UT, Ride like the pros! Challenge yourself bicycle ride - includes 3 national parks, 5 to ride the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage, amazing state parks, 2 national monuments, finishing at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. and various national forests. Blanding to Approximately 100 miles, with shorter options Springdale., Les Titus, 801-654-1144, 877-636- 1994, [email protected], lagbrau.com MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 33

National Monument., John Humphries, 970- miles, or 100 miles, experience all that Scenic through Hoback Canyon and into Green August 9, 2014 — Sawtooth Century Tour, Sun 5991, [email protected], threefeet- 728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. Rural Oregon has to offer! Start:Historic Train River Basin, skirting the hills to overnight in Valley, ID, Benefit for the Wood River Bicycle forpete.org com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com Depot in Downtown Ontario, tour through Pinedale, then on to Farson. We’ll follow Coalition. Road bike tour from Ketchum to the rustic country side, experience the maj- the Oregon Trail, over South Pass, north to Alturas Lake and back. 50 or 100 mile tour May 18, 2014 — Gran Fondo Santa Fe, Santa Multisport Races esty of the High Desert landscape, and Lander for the final night. Finish on day 6 in options. Aid stations along the way. Optional Fe, NM, 102 mile Course, around 6,000ft make your way towards the stately Owyhee Riverton. Total distance is 413 miles., Amber timed hill climb up Galena Summit., Janelle May 3, 2014 — Fourth Street Clinic Triathlon and climbing. This event is held simultaneously Dam before circling back towards town. , Travky, 307-742-5840 , atravsky@wyoming. Conners, 208-578-5453, 208-720-7427, jcon- 5k Triathlon and 5K Run/Walk, tentative, Salt and on same course as with the Santa Fe Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, kurtholzer@hotmail. com, cyclewyoming.org [email protected], Brett Stevenson, 208-720- Lake City, UT, 300 yard swim, 8 mile mountain Century. Chip timed and awards for KOM/ com, Kevin Goade, [email protected], 8336, [email protected], woodriverbike. bike ride, 5K run, Huntsman Center, University QOM and overall age groups. Feed stops, July 19, 2014 — Jerdemann Gran Fondo, greatowyheeride.com org of Utah. All proceeds benefit the Fourth lunch and brews included in entry!, Michael Cheney, WA, A timed 100 mile, 66, or 30 Street Clinic, which provides free health McCalla, 406-381-2690, mikelikehikebike@ June 22, 2014 — Tour of the Carson Valley mile cycling ride and cycling festival., Marla August 9, 2014 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, care to homeless Utahns. , Kim Belliston, hotmail.com, granfondosantafe.wordpress. - Barbecue & Ice Cream Social, Genoa, Emde, 509-953-9924, 509-939-0552, marla@ Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. 385-234-5702, [email protected], com NV, Mormon Station Historic State Park, 7th emdesports.com, emdesports.com Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked Stephen Campbell, 801-448-1142, stephen. Annual. Fully supported with rest stops, tech rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to May 25-30, 2014 — Redrock Canyons Tour, July 19, 2014 — Absolute Bikes Taylor House [email protected], Jennifer Hyvonen, support and SAG. 11 mile Family Fun Ride, rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit Grand Junction, CO, Featured in NY Times. Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit 801-712-1211, [email protected], 20-mile Bike & Hike & 44 / 60 miles., Curtis for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai Ride Redrock Country, see Monument ride in the high-altitude cool pines of fourthstreetclinic.org, fourthstreettri.org Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bik- Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@ Valley and the Dolores River Canyon. Northern Arizona. There are 30, 45, 65, and ethewest.com, bikethewest.com, bikeand- theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.org/ May 3, 2014 — Ironman St. George 70.3, St. Average mileage 72 and two centuries. Total 95 mile route options., Anthony Quintile, skitahoe.com Century.htm George, UT, 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 ascent 22,159ft descent 24,187ft. Strong- 928-779-5969, [email protected], mile run. Held at Sand Hollow reservoir., Intermediate to Advanced., John Humphries, June 22, 2014 — Ronde Van Ketchum, Ashley Hammarstrom, 877-527-5291, Ashley. August 9, 2014 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, Helen , (905) 415-8484, [email protected], 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. Ketchum, ID, A fun ride/tour around almost [email protected], absolute- MT, Fully supported 83 mile bike ride which Kevin Lewis, [email protected], ironmanst- com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com every hill within Ketchum, North of Ketchum, bikes.net/taylor tours the breathtaking shoreline of Lake george.com Sun Valley, and Elkhorn. The full course is just Koocanusa.Ride finishes with a Blues Festival June 1, 2014 — America’s Most Beautiful July 19, 2014 — Idaho Poker Ride, Boise, ID, under 122km, and includes 1433m of climb- Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Rescue., May 10, 2014 — South Davis Splash n Sprint Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 23rd A Benefit Ride for: Simply Cats Adoption ing., Richard Feldman, 208-726-7693, rfeld- Dejon Raines, 406-291-3635, dejonraines@ Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia Center Canyon County Animal Shelter. Start [email protected], usacycling.org hotmail.com, letourdekoocanusa.com UT, Perfect for every level of athlete, at the & Lymphoma Society Team in Training pro- at MWI Veterinary Supply 3041 W Pasadena South Davis Recreation Center, Swim 350 gram. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech June 28, 2014 — Bob LeBow Blue Cruise Bike Dr. in Boise, Robyn Farber-Knoelk, 208-871- August 9-13, 2014 — BOTOBO, Bozeman, MT, 5 yds; Bike 12 mi; Run 3.35 mi; Novice: Swim support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, Tour, Nampa, ID, Routes from 3-100 miles, 0951, [email protected], idahopoker- days, 5 centuries - no relay! Bozeman to West 150 yds; Bike 2.4 mi; Run 1.5 mi, John Miller, boat cruise, and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, ride benefits the Terry Reilly Zero Pay Fund, ride4pawsandclaws.org Yellowstone, West Yellowstone to Jackson 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecreation. 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethew- helping support primary health care for Hole, Jackson Hole to Montpelier Idaho, July 26, 2014 — Four-Summit Gran Fondo com, southdavisrecreation.com est.com, bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe. our neediest patients., Ann Sandven, 208- Montpelier to Brigham City, Brigham City Challenge Event, Cascade, ID, Options com 467-4431, [email protected], trhs.org/en-us/ to Bountiful. 20,000 feet of elevation gain., May 17, 2014 — Woman of Steel Triathlon & 5K, include 75, 60, 50, 30 or 8.2 Mile Options. eventsmedia/boblebowbiketour.aspx Jason Unruh, 801-390-0036, jason@botobo- American Fork, UT, Friday expo, motivational June 1, 2014 — Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Course covers two mountain passes along cycling.com, botobocycling.com speakers and registration. Sat. 8 am start, Festival, Castle Rock, CO, The Subaru June 28, 2014 — RATPOD (Ride Around the Warm Lake Road. The ride starts at the American Fork Recreation Center, 454 North Elephant Rock Cycling Festival is the unof- Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, RATPOD is American Legion Hall in downtown Cascade August 10-21, 2014 — Klondike Gold, Dawson, Center. 300 meter pool swim/12 mile bike/3 ficial start to the Colorado cycling season. a 130-mile one-day charity ride for Camp and proceeds down Main Street to Warm YT, Ride through history, retracing the route mile run. Awards are presented to overall You will not want to miss the excitement Make-A-Dream. The ride takes place in the Lake Road.Money raised by the Cascade of the notorious 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, finishers as well as the top 3 in each age and camaraderie of the 27th annual pilgrim- beautiful Big Hole Valley of SW Montana., to Warm Lake Four Summit Challenge will in reverse from Dawson, YT to Skagway, group., Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, info@ age to Castle Rock for the Rocky Mountain Jennifer Benton, 406-549-5987, info@ratpod. support various charitable and community AK., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, triutah.com, triutah.com region’s premier cycling festival. Whether org, ratpod.org, campdream.org projects within the area of Cascade. Ride [email protected], pedal- you are 6 or 60, prefer to ride on the road support will be handled by George’s Cycles erspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/ May 20-August 30, 2014 — Tiger Sharks Junior June 28, 2014 — Holly Frontier Tour de Prairie, or dirt, there is a course for cyclists of all of Boise, and post ride barbeque, beer Klondike_Gold_Rush.htm Tri Team, Murray, UT, For youth with triathlon Cheyenne, WY, Course heads west out abilities. All of the rides start and finish at the garden and music will be hosted by the experience in another sport such as swim- of Cheyenne along Happy Jack Road - August 16-17, 2014 — Bike MS Wyoming, Bike Douglas County Fair Grounds. Stick around Community of Cascade., Mike Cooley, 208- ming, track or cycling. The team meets WYO 210, past Curt Gowdy State Park and MS, Sundance, WY, Ride through the rolling for the party at the Rock post-ride picnic 343-3782, [email protected], twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday through Medicine Bow National Forest, to hills surrounding grasslands and ponderosa and cycling expo., Mike Heaston, 970-858- georgescycles.com, 4summitchallenge. evenings. Schedule subject to change after the Lincoln Memorial at the I-80 Rest Area. forest at the foot of the Black Hills., Alexis 7220, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado. com initial meeting. Watch for dates and times., 3,000ft of elevation gain. Courses ranging Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis.bradley@nmss. com, elephantrockride.com, emgcolorado. Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, from 10-100 miles, start at Lions Park, road August 2-10, 2014 — BlomFest - OccupySalmon, org, bikemswyoming.org com/wordpress/?page_id=10 [email protected], greatbasincoach- course only., Scott Phillips, 307-637-6456, 307- Salmon, ID, We will be leading big Mtn Bike August 23, 2014 — Pedal For Patients, Fruitland, ing.com June 7, 2014 — Buena Vista Bicycle Festival, 637-6423, [email protected], chey- rides and shuttles all around the Salmon ID, Chose the distance: 100, 68, 40, or 20 Buena Vista, CO, Scenic and easy to chal- ennecity.org Area. Basecamps. BYO food, beer, bikes, May 24, 2014 — Timp Trail Marathon , T3TRI miles. The ride starts and ends at Saint lenging routes 40, 50, 62 and 100 mile ride camp equipment. FREE event, but dona- EVENTS, Orem, UT, This course is all run on July 5-6, 2014 — Gran Fondo Kootenai, Libby, Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, options n Beautiful Arkansas River Valley tions accepted to support the shuttle rigs., mountain trail and fire road. There are sec- MT, A two-day, point-to-point, “stage” Idaho 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and at the Feet of 14,000 Ft Mounts Princeton, Max Lohmeyer, 208 756 7613, max@ride- tions of accent and decent that are very gran fondo featuring fully supported rid- sag wagons will be provided along with Harvard and Yale. Exceptionally well sup- salmon.com, Marc Landblom, 435 260 0991, technical; possible snow, possible stream ing through the spectacular landscapes plenty of food., Ken Hart, 541-881-7295, hart- ported with afternoon party and band. , Tim [email protected], ridesalmon. crossings, and rocky/steep areas with of Montana’s remote northwest corner. [email protected], pedalforpatients.com Lopez, 719-594-5655, 719-622-0439, bikefest- com exposed cliffs. This is trail marathon that is set Located on National Forest Scenic Byways, [email protected], bvbf.org August 24, 2014 — MS Wine Ride, Kuna, ID, up like an ultra marathon., Shaun Christian, routes take in the stately Cabinet Mountains, August 2, 2014 — Colorado Cyclist Copper Ride 35-50 miles through the beautiful scen- 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, shaun@t3triath- June 13, 2014 — Bingham County Idaho Relay serene Lake Koocanusa, and the legendary Triangle, Copper Mountain, CO, The Copper ery of the Indian Creek Winery in Kuna, lon.com, Amy Perez, [email protected], for Life, Wallace, ID, This course makes a Yaak Valley. Stellar climbs, thrilling descents, Triangle has long been considered one of Idaho and raise money for multiple sclero- t3triathlon.com great first century ride. Flat course, no traf- plenty of fantastic scenery and -- best of all Colorado’s classic alpine road rides. Graced sis through the National MS Society Utah- fic, scenic, limited SAG. Funds raised will go -- nonexistent traffic. Proceeds benefit chari- with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads May 31, 2014 — Sand Hollow Triathlon, BBSC Southern Idaho Chapter. Enjoy a catered to the American Cancer Society., Sharon ties in Libby and Eureka, Montana., John and three challenging climbs, the ride exem- Red Rock Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, The lunch afterwards at the winery., Megan and Steve O’Brien, 208-317-8375, 208-681- Weyhrich, 406-241-2829, john_weyhrich@ plifies cycling in the Colorado Rockies. The first race of the Twin Tri series at Sand Hollow Nettleton, 208-336-0555, Megan.Nettleton@ 3602, [email protected], yahoo.com, gfkootenai.com course is 78 miles, with an elevation gain State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, and Kids’ nmss.org, georgescycles.com, bikereg.org ezcenturyride.org of almost 6,000 feet over three mountain distances. Bike along scenic sand dunes, July 5, 2014 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora-Angel passes. , Mike Heaston, 970-858-7220, 303- September 6, 2014 — Wild Horse Century, and run around a gorgeous, reflective lake., June 14, 2014 — Fremont Area Road Tour Fire, Taos, NM, 7:00 am start. 105 , 84, or 46 635-2815, [email protected], Cody, WY, Benefits the wild mustangs of the Cedric Keppler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri. (FART), Lander, WY, 25m, 100k, 100mile miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful scenery. coppertriangle.com, emgcolorado.com/ McCullough Peaks outside Cody and Cody com, Michelle Lund, [email protected], options, includes breakfast, bbq, t-shirt and Ride for fun, ride for time; all riders welcome! wordpress/?page_id=10 Youth Cycling. Fully supported Century/ bbsctri.com bottle, in conjunction with Brew Fest, Mike Proceeds from this event will go to the Taos Metric Century on the scenic highway lead- Lilygren, 307-840-3131, fart@landercycling. Sports Alliance, whose goal is to bring more August 3-9, 2014 — Ride Idaho, North Idaho, May 31, 2014 — Salem Spring Triathlon, RACE ing to Yellowstone National Park. , Werner org, Samantha Pede, landercycling@gmail. sporting events to Taos County for area ID, 7-day supported bicycle tour in South TRI , Salem, UT, Sprint distance triathlon. 13th and Pam Noesner, 307-272-3909, 307-272- com, landercycling.org youth. Start/finish for all three distances is Central Idaho, 400 miles, Twin Falls, Hailey, Annual., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, aaron- 1323, [email protected], wildhorsecentury. at the Taos Youth and Family Center, 407 Sun Valley and back, 10th annual, Earl [email protected], racetri.com June 15-30, 2014 — Alaska Yukon Adventure, com Paseo del Canon East, Taos NM, 87571., Grief, 208-830-9564, [email protected], Haines, AK, Four of Alaska & the Yukon’s May 31, 2014 — Adventure Xstream Buena Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443 , bikefunsafe@ rideidaho.org September 6, 2014 — Tour of the Valley, Grand most scenic highways in a fully supported, Vista, AXS Series, Buena Vista, CO, Solo, 2 gmail.com, taossportsalliance.com, touroft- Junction, CO, The Tour is not a race; we awesome wilderness ride - Haines Highway, August 3, 2014 — Durango 100 Gran Fondo, person and 4 Person Teams will kayak, trek, hegila.com encourage you to set your own pace and Al-Can, Tok Cutoff & Richardson Highway. Durango, CO, A loop ride from Durango, rappel, and mountain bike., Will Newcomer, enjoy beautiful Western Colorado. 30, 50, 75 , Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, July 6-18, 2014 — B.E.A.R.S. - Bicycling the Colorado to Farmington, New Mexico and 970-403-5320, [email protected], gravi- route options and the full century, 100-mile [email protected], pedal- Extraordinary Alaskan Roads, Anchorage, back. Riders can chose between 50, 84 and typlay.com route, that includes the famous ride over erspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/ AK, Explore a variety of Alaskan landscapes, 100 mile rides, which are on a mix of small the Colorado National Monument. Start and Alaska_Canada_Adventure.htm from Denali to Prince William Sound. Fully country roads and county highways with May 31, 2014 — Cottonwood Heights Tri the finish at DoubleTree Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive, supported trip with both camping and short, gradual hills in one of the most majes- Heights Sprint Triathlon, Cottonwood Heights, June 21, 2014 — Bear Lake Monster Century Morgan , 800-621-0926, webguest@gjhosp. motels., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, tic areas of the Southwest., Keith Ashmore, UT, Swim 400 meters, bike 10.9 miles and run Ride, Montpelier, UT/ID, Bear Lake Monster org, yourcommunityhospital.com/Tour_of_ [email protected], pedaler- 505-258-0592, [email protected], 5k along the foothills of the Wasatch Front. is a 100, 75, 50 or 25 mile fully supported ride the_Valley.cfm spubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/Bears. durango100.com Fun but challenging for all abilities. Relay from Montpelier, ID. A climb to Minnetonka teams welcome. Registration is taken on htm September 6, 2014 — Three Feet for Pete, Cave and prize awaits each 100-mile rider August 9-16, 2014 — Oregon Bicycle Ride, active.com., Patti Hansen, (801) 943-3190 Las Vegas, NV, Fun ride and rally to raise and a backyard barbeque welcomes every July 12, 2014 — Goldilocks Idaho, Goldilocks Spray, OR, Participate in our 7-day fully- x106, [email protected], awareness for cycling safety. Honors Pete finisher. Utah’s best century ride ... is on Bike Ride, Meridian, ID, Fully supported, non- supported roadtour beginning and ending cottonwoodheights.com Makowski. Raises money for awareness Idaho!, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ competitive, women only bike ride. Beautiful in Spray, OR visiting Heppner, Meadowbrook, around Nevada’s 3 foot law. Start: Camping extramileracing.com, BearLakeMonsterRide. route, yummy food, pretty t-shirt, good Prairie City, and John Day. , Sanna Phinney, May 31, 2014 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA America World, 13175 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las com lookin’ Papa Bears. Start: Settlers Park, 7:00 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicy- Tour, Bellvue, CO, Features a 1/2 mile swim Vegas, NV 89044, Andy Bestwick, 702-806- am., Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldi- cleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org in the clear waters of Horsetooth Reservoir June 21, 2014 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, locksride.com, goldilocksride.com (Eltuk Bay), then a 2-Lap (beginner friendly) Women’s only ride featuring five scenic routes, from 10 to 100 miles. New for 2014, 60 July 12, 2014 — Bike for Kids Idaho Falls, mile two-person relay. Roll-out begins at 6:00 Idaho Falls, ID, 2, 4, 15, 25, 65 & 100 mile AM at Ross Park in Pocatello, ID. Visit web- cycling options, food, games and activi- site for information and registration., DaNae ties for families. All proceeds help special Young, 208-221-9300, spinderella33@gmail. needs children receive adaptable bicycles., com, spinderellaride.com Kristy Mickelsen, 208-522-1205, 208-680-9397, [email protected], bikeforkidsi- June 21, 2014 — Lemhi Valley Century Ride, daho.com Salmon, ID, 100 miles or 100 kms through the picturesque Lemhi River Valley., Marla July 13-18, 2014 — Tour de Wyoming, Riverton, Hunteman, 208-303-0106, mhunteman@hot- WY, Ride circles the Wind River Mountains. mail.com, lemhivalleycenturyride.weebly. Kicking things off in Riverton and pedaling com/ through the Wind River Indian Reservation before overnighting in Dubois. Heading up June 21, 2014 — The Great Owyhee Ride and over Togwotee Pass and past the Tetons Against Hunger, Ontario, OR, 50 mile, 62.5 to overnight in Jackson. Continue south 34 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

12.2 mile single-track bike over rolling terrain, WY, 1200m swim, 1-Lap 14.1 mile mountain and across valley bridges at Lory State Park. bike, and finishes with a 5.4 mile run, Lance Finish things off with a fun and challenging Panigutti, [email protected], without- Enduro 101 - 4.8 mile (8k) run through the clouds on single- limits.co track trails! , Lance Panigutti, lance@with- continued from page 10 July 12, 2014 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah Points outlimits.co, withoutlimits.co/#!__xterra-lory Series, Coalville, UT, Join us for one of Utah’s May 31, 2014 — Tri The Heights, Cottonwood most popular triathlons! Fast Spring and tating the parameters of an Enduro Heights, UT, 400m swim, 10.9mile bike, 5K Olympic Course in beautiful Coalville, UT & run. Awards will be given 1st-3rd in all male/ Echo Reservoir., Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, course. Race organizers can be cre- female overall, age divisions, and weight [email protected], triutah.com ative with the distance, number of divisions. , Patti Hansen, (801) 943-3190 x106, [email protected], July 12, 2014 — Blanding Hillman Triathlon, timed vertical descents and untimed Blanding, UT, Swim .50 mile, Bike 15 miles, Run June 7, 2014 — Ironman Boise 70.3, Boise, 3.2 miles, (Kids’ triathlon July 20), Recapture transfer stages. However, the North ID, 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile Reservoir.Race starts at 7AM., Stephen American Enduro Tour (NAET), the run., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ Olsen, 801-243-3559, 208-258-3145, stephen- georgescycles.com, ironmanboise.com [email protected], hillmantriathlon.info North American sanctioning body June 7, 2014 — DinoTri, Vernal, UT, Sprint and July 12, 2014 — Rigby Triathlon, Rigby Lake, ID, of the sport, encourages timed stag- Olympic Distance Triathlon. Cash purse for Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, and Duathlon, 1, 2, & 3rd place winners of both Sprint and Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb- es to be primarily downhill with Olympic Distance. Many speed prizes for performance.com, pb-performance.com both distances as well. Race starts at Red minimal climbing. Climbs on timed Fleet State Park in Vernal, 7 am, Finishes at July 12-13, 2014 — Southeast Idaho Senior stages are generally discouraged Uintah High School., Mark Mason, 435-828- Games, Pocatello, ID, Triathlon, Jody Olson, 6436, [email protected], dinotri.com 208-233-2034, southeastidahoseniorgames@ to avoid race advantages, which gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org Action in the Big Mountain Enduro Series. Photo: Nick Ontiveros. June 7, 2014 — Daybreak Triathlon, Salt may be gained from having lighter July 16, 2014 — Snowbird Adventure Race, Lake Triathlon Series, Salt Lake City, UT, The equipment or superior climbing Daybreak Triathlon is the only open water Snowbird, UT, Graffiti Racing presents and respectful of other trail users,” son explained that, “The Whole Olympic distance race in the greater Salt a multi-sport endurance event featur- ability. Again, when it comes to the Lake Valley. Get ready for the best specta- ing mountain biking, running/trekking, a cautioned Goulet. Enchilada set the precedence of Tyrolean traverse, and navigation. Snowbird race sections of Enduro the empha- tor swim around with a point to point swim, a • More serious riders may also racing down epic trails and big killer bike course near the Oquirrh Mountains AR will cover approximately 10-15 miles for sis is on downhill riding. and a run around the lake that is unparal- the short course and 30 miles for the Sprint want to incorporate interval work descents in the Rocky Mountain leled. , Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, cody@ course., Scott Browning, 801-867-5039, graf- Goulet explained a typical ustrisports.com, ustrisports.com [email protected], graffitiracing.com into their training. Work on pedaling region.” Rawley also noted that Enduro race would start with a June 7, 2014 — Desert Sharks Shark Attack July 18-19, 2014 — San Rafael Classic Triathlon, whenever you have an opportunity when the series first started in 2012, transfer stage to the first timed stage. Triathlon and Kids Triathlon, Riverton, UT, Huntington, UT, Huntington State Park, and focus on solid technical skills Big Mountain Enduro was capped Perfect triathlon for beginners and kids. Olympic distance tri, Olympic team relay, Racers will casually ride together Family friendly event featuring spring dis- Sprint Tri, Sprint team relay, spring swim/bike to maintain speed in the difficult at 150 riders. Since then, the U.S. tance for adults and shorter distance for duathlon, sprint bike/run duathlon, youth tri. to the first timed stage. Combined kids., Steve Avery, 801-450-4136, stevea@ downhill sections. Timed stages can Forest Service extended the race Friday night activities offer live music during timed stages are taken into consid- desert-sharks.com, Elizabeth McLain, shar- the pasta dinner. Body marking and pack- be incredibly anaerobic depending capacity, and on average 250 racers [email protected], Karie et pickup available Friday night. Various eration for overall rankings and the Underwood, 801-588-9350, race@b4sharks. campsites available. Reservations necessary on how the course is laid out. attended each of BME’s five events. com, b4sharks.com/shark-attack/ to ensure campsite. Unique to this course- Is race win. On average, the total com- • If possible, get out and ride the June 7, 2014 — XTERRA Four Corners Off Road that the entire course is closed., Wade bined timed stages for an amateur Triathlon, XTERRA America Tour, Farmington, Allinson, [email protected], sanrafael- course trails in advance of the race. In its second season as a series, classic.com/ racer should be around a total of 30 NM, 1 mile open water swim; fast and fun Some organizers, however, may the Scott Enduro Cup presented 17 mile bike course (Road Apple Rally); July 19, 2014 — Cache Valley Super Sprint minutes. 6 mile run course and cool finisher gear!, Triathlon, Logan, UT, Flat, straight, short dis- choose not to release course details by GoPro offers three races with Ingrid Gilbert, 800-448-1240, 505-326-7602, tance course in Logan City. 500 meter swim or restrict advance course access. In two of these in Utah: Moab at the [email protected], xterrafourcorners. at Logan Aquatic Center, bike is out and Race Ready Tips farmingtonnm.org back on farm roads. Run is out and back in that case, try to ride similar trails to Magnificent 7 trail area and at the a park. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhil- Looking forward to your first June 7, 2014 — Boulder Sunrise Triathlon, the course and get pedaling. Canyons Resort. The third stop of Boulder, CO, Cedric Keppler, 318-518-7303, levents.com, cvsst.com, onhillevents.com Enduro race ever or simply of the [email protected], Michelle Lund, michelle@ July 19, 2014 — XTERRA Mountain • Shorter rides the days leading the series, the Sun Valley Super bbsctri.com, season? Here are a few tips to get Championship, XTERRA America Tour, Avon, up to the race will get your system Enduro in Idaho, is part of the Ride June 13, 2014 — Lunatic Triathlon, Price, UT, 5th CO, The last of four regionals in the XTERRA you #RaceReady. Have tips you Annual Lunatic Triathlon under the full moon. America Tour, featuring sprint and champi- ready for the race. Sun Valley Bike Festival, which onship distance off-road triathlon options., might like share? Join the conversa- Includes a 5K run, 9-mile bike ride,300 yard • Get plenty of rest, fluid and fuel includes many activities and recre- swim. Individual and Relay Teams, Starts at Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterra- tion by sharing your #RaceReady 10 pm, plus kids triathlon., Scott Merrill, 435- planet.com, xterraplanet.com, xterrabea- in the days leading up to the race. ational races. The race series recent- 650-0345, [email protected], lunat- vercreek.com tips on Twitter and Instagram. The more your system is primed for ictriathlon.com ly acquired a new Jaguar timing July 19, 2014 — Uinta Mountain Adventure racing, the better you will do! June 14, 2014 — Rock Cliff Tri at Jordanelle, Relay, Heber, UT, Running, mountain biking, system and is currently extending a RACE TRi, Salt Lake City, UT, Sprint and cycling and a leg of canoeing makes this Gear one of the highest, toughest yet most beau- $100 discount on a GoPro purchase Olympic Distances: Fresh Mountain Water, • The best bike for Enduro racing Day of Preparation Scenic Bike course, Run on the beautiful tiful relays around., Jon Johnson, 801-367- to all registered riders. boardwalks at the Utah State Park., Aaron 2575, uintamountainadventurerelay@gmail. is the one you already own. There • Many race organizers will pro- Shamy, 801-518-4541, aaronshamy@hotmail. com, uintamountainadventurerelay.com com, racetri.com is a misconception races require vide water on the course, but it is a July 26, 2014 — Burley Idaho Lions Spudman Regional Enduro Races June 14, 2014 — Green River Rampage Triathlon, Burley, ID, The race starts at 7 am high clearance bikes, but course good idea to be informed on what (See the Mountain Bike Racing Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Green River, with the world’s fastest 1.5K swim (current terrain can greatly vary throughout will be provided and prepare to be UT, Utah’s fastest growing tri! Smooth down- aided) Then a 40K Bike and 10K run., Cade Calendars for more details) river swim! Sprint and Olympic open water Richman, [email protected], spudman.org the duration of a race. Racers are self-sufficient. road triathlons. Come and enjoy a bike ride July 26, 2014 — West Yellowstone Mountain 5/3/2014 Moab Enduro Cup along the river at the base of the Book Cliffs advised to bring the bike they would • Goulet recommends consum- Mountains. The Green River State Park is the Bike Biathlon, West Yellowstone, MT, Match Moab UT endurocupmtb.com class division for experienced biathletes and normally ride. ing 150 calories per hour you will site for the run, transition area and finish line., 5/10/2014 Gunny Enduro Grand Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, info@triutah. a Sport class for novices that includes a • Helmets are required, but full- be on the course. Proper nutrition com, triutah.com safety clinic and loaner rifles. All racers must Junction CO ltrevents.com provide their own mountain bike and wear face helmets may or may not be will enhance your mental clarity June 14, 2014 — Aspen Gran Fondo, Aspen, a helmet., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, direc- 6/14/2014 Fears, Tears & Beers CO, The USA Pro Challenge, in partnership required depending on the race. Be throughout the race and will help to [email protected], rendezvousski- Enduro Ely NV greatbasintrails.org with Aspen Silver Cycling will be staging the trails.com/events sure to touch base with the race sustain energy. Aspen Gran Fondo, a 50 mile group ride 6/21/2014 Snowmass Big with a portion of the ride on the same roads July 26, 2014 — Hurt in the Dirt, Ogden, UT, organizer on helmet requirements. • Goulet also suggests riders that the USA Pro Challenge will use in both Offroad Duathlon at Ft. Buenaventura. Mountain Enduro Snowmass CO Stage 1 and 2 of 2014. The route will have Individuals and Relay Teams welcome. MTB • During the race, carry a light remember an Enduro race will like- race and trail run combined. 3 Full events bigmountainenduro.com something for everyone with its steep climbs layer to wear when waiting at timed ly take longer to complete than and rolling hills, flat sections and gorgeous in one day!, Goal Foundation , 801-399- 6/21/2014 Jug Mountain Ranch scenery., Wes Graham, 970-429-2098, wes. 1773, [email protected], hur- stage starts. This is especially per- it might if they were just riding tinthedirt.com [email protected], Sandra Doebler, tinent during spring and fall races the course recreationally as waiting XC and State Championship Enduro 970-429-2093, aspenspecialevents@cityofas- July 26, 2014 — XTERRA Indian Peaks, XTERRA McCall ID wildrockiesracing.com pen.com, aspenrecreation.com America Tour, Nederland, CO, Held at when temperatures may be cooler. periods at the start of timed sections June 16-19, 2014 — Great Basin Tri Clinic, Eldora Resort west of Boulder. Using the trails Racers should also carry equipment can occur. 6/27/2014 Sun Valley Super Tentative Dates, Murray, UT, Geared of the Eldora Mountain Resort it is 1000m Enduro Sun Valley ID ridesunval- towards kids who have never participated swim, 600m dash, 22km mtn. bike and 7km to fix basic mechanical failures such Where to Race: in a triathlon or children who have done trail run type of event- Off-road triathlon., as flat tires. ley.com one or two, but without formal instruction. Paul Karlsson, 303-960-8129, info@digdeeps- There are several Enduro race Learn basic triathlon skills for a safe and suc- ports.com, digdeepsports.com • It is also a good idea to carry options in the Intermountain West. 6/28/2014 Durango Big cessful summer of racing., Jo Garuccio, 801- July 26, 2014 — XTERRA Aspen Valley, XTERRA Mountain Enduro Durango CO big- 566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@agegroupsports. sunscreen or be prepared to make The Fears, Tears and Beers Enduro America, Kodiak Ski Lake, WY, 1200m swim, com, greatbasincoaching.com 2-Lap 12 mile mountain bike, and finishes friends with someone who has it. in Ely, NV claims to be the lon- mountainenduro.com June 22, 2014 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin Tri Series, with a 5K run., Lance Panigutti, lance@with- • Cell phones may come in handy 7/12/2014 Keystone Big Boulder, CO, Challenge yourself at mile outlimits.co, withoutlimits.co gest running mountain bike Enduro high elevation, Sprint, Olympic distances., Mountain Enduro Keystone CO big- August 2, 2014 — Layton Triathlon, Layton, to Strava your race, take photos or race in North America, and also the Cedric Keppler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri. UT, Sprint, Mini Sprint, Relay Sprint, and Kids mountainenduro.com com, Michelle Lund, [email protected], selfies. toughest. In total, the pro racecourse Triathlon options in the Layton Surf N Swim bbsctri.com and Layton City Parks. Great event that is 40 miles and 6,000-plus feet of 7/19/2014 Park City Enduro Cup June 22, 2014 — XTERRA Curt Gowdy Triathlon, repeats the entire course on the Sprint., Joe Training climbing with no chairlift transfers. Park City UT endurocupmtb.com XTERRA America, Curt Gowdy State Park, Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], laytontriathlon.com, onhillevents.com • In the months and weeks lead- A popular idiosyncrasy, the race 7/26/2014 Laramie Enduro ing up to an Enduro Race, Ali crosses THROUGH casinos shortly Laramie WY laramieenduro.org Find us on Goulet recommends at least one after the start before progressing 8/2/2014 Targhee Enduro Alta WY grandtarghee.com Facebook 2-hour-plus ride a week to build to beautiful single track and Great endurance. It is key to build up Basin scenery. A variety of distances 8/2/2014 Tamarack Resort endurance leading up to a race to are offered for races in different SUPER Enduro Tamarack ID wil- withstand the long day of racing and race categories. drockiesracing.com facebook.com/cyclingutah potentially long course. Big Mountain Enduro (BME) 8/23/2014 Moab Big Mountain • Goulet also suggests getting and the Scott Enduro Cup pre- Enduro Moab UT bigmountainen- Follow us on out on your bike to work on your sented by GoPro both offer sev- duro.com Twitter! technical skills. “Try to ride fast eral race options throughout the 9/3/2014 Crested Butte Ultra on the downhill sections of your spring and summer. Sarah Rawley, Enduro Crested Butte CO bigmoun- twitter.com/cyclingutah rides, but remember to be mindful Big Mountain Enduro spokesper- tainenduro.com MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 35

Mountain Bike Racing Lythgoe and Harward Win Fun-Filled 6 Hours of Frog Hollow female solo category only the 1st place winner, Joey Lythgoe was able to pull off 6 laps, in 5:54:55. She was racing in a field of 26, an impressive field size of ladies for an endurance mountain bike event. Dave Howard, solo male winner completed 6 laps in 5:17:36 min. All of Dave’s laps were sub- 1 hour, and his fastest lap of the day was 48:42 minutes. All the top 6 Solo Male ibly close throughout the day, with each. racers achieved 6 laps, but Dave Team Liv/Giant-Hub, Cary Smith While the top finishers were duk- won with a comfortable 19 minute and Amanda Cary coming out on ing it out on course, many others lead. This will be the first year that top. Their lead was just 11 minutes were having a blast dressed in Easter the race holds its own records on the ahead of second place team Him n themed costumes. There were smiles new course, but we are guessing this Her Holley, the dynamic couple were all around as everyone raved about record will be hard to beat. not only racing for the podium, but the new course configuration. The Duo Co-ed Category field switching off caring for their young See results on page 14. was made up with a long list of child during their off lap. It was Find race photo’s www.crawling- top athletes. Going into the race it impressive to watch. Third , fourth spider.com was anybody’s guess who the victors and 5th place in that category were Registration for the 25 hours in would be. All the places were incred- all separated by less than 5 minutes Frog Hollow opens May 7th.

Above: Joey Lythgoe won the women's solo division. Right: The 6 Hours started Lemans style. Photos: Bryce Pratt/Crawlingspider.com

By Cimarron Chacon ily friendly. The Take a Kid moun- tain biking category had 6 teams for The 5th annual 6 hours in Frog example. In this category children Hollow went off under blue skies between 10 and 14 can race with on Saturday April 19. The recent their parents; who get a special num- move to a spring date was just one ber plate you escort their kids around of the changes this year that led to a the course for their lap. sold out crowd of bunny’s, beginners, But even though the race is fun, families and pro’s all showing up for there was no shortage of strong com- the fun. petition. Getting in the elusive 6th This year about 20 percent of lap requires an incredible pace out the racers were first time mountain the gate, as racers must start their bikers. The race is also very fam- final lap prior to 2 PM. For the The Bicycle Commuter Act; How I Made $960 Tax Free

Like most good Americans we want to keep as much money in our pocket and send as little as possible to the government. On January 1, 2009, after nearly 8 years in Congressional hearings, bicycle commuters were entitled to receive $20/month for reimbursement of expenses related to bicycle commuting to work. The Bicycle Commuter Act is part of Section 132(f) of the tax code found in IRS publication 15-B, The Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits. This is a tax-free benefit! Included in this section are allowances for qualified parking programs for cars ($215/month) and use of public transportation or carpooling ($115/ month), so $20/month is relatively a small incentive for commuting by bicycle. This year, not surprisingly, the reimbursement for cars went up to $230 and the bus reimbursement went down to $60. Fortunately the bike commuting was left untouched though not raised. You can only receive one of the 3 benefits. So if you receive a discounted bus pass from your employer, you cannot receive the bike commuter benefit. And finally, your employer must agree to participate. This is a fringe benefit, not a mandate. My employer has gladly(?) sent me a check on the first of every month for the past 4 years. Given my salary, $20/month is not a lot of money. It has paid for chains, cable and housing, brake pads, tires, tubes and chain lube along with a few bike parts. It is more principle than the money; a sense of I being recognized for commuting by bike. My employer decided that I did not need to send in receipts for “qualified expenses” as stated in the Bicycle Commuter Act. So you may need receipts for reimbursement for your employer. If your employer is having difficulty giving you a well-deserved raise, the bike commuter act is a cheap way of putting some cash in your pocket. There are no Social Security taxes on the money nor payroll taxes taken out. So if you “regularly” ride your bicycle to work and you have “reason- able expenses” related to you bicycle commute, you may want to ask your employer for benefits allowable under the Bicycle Commuter Act. -Lou Melini 36 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Ride of the Month Little Cottonwood Canyon Challenge tackling two or three other major from 8% to 9% for the entire length climbs before arriving at the base of of the 8.3-mile climb. It is a two- Little Cottonwood, the “Snowbird lane road through most of the canyon, Hillclimb,” which is open to the pub- except for a few three-lane segments, lic, involves the canyon climb only. designed for uphill passing. There The fastest riders have zipped up are no “false crests,” so be prepared Little Cottonwood in just above 43 for a steady ascent. Easing the inten- minutes. (Please note that the races sity of the effort, somewhat, is the traditionally end at Snowbird, rather fact that the road is a State Scenic than at Alta, which is where this ride Byway. You will see a variety of foli- takes you). age along the way, including maple Start the ride to the south of trees, quaking aspens, and a mixture the canyon, in the city of Sandy, of wildlflowers, all of which change at Hidden Valley Park – located at color with the seasons. Some of the 11700 South Wasatch Boulevard. If plant species found in the canyon are economic drivers. The annual Alta you are driving in, be careful to park rare. Also, toward the lower third Peruvian Lodge 8K run starts in Alta in the park’s parking lot, and not of the canyon, are outcroppings of and heads down the canyon, enabling the adjacent church’s. The park is giant quartz monzonite and granite runners to record some unbelievably at an elevation of 5,111 feet, and is boulders. The outcroppings –several fast times. the low point of the ride. Exit the hundred feet high in places – serve The climb ends where the road park, turn right and head north on both recreational (rock climbing) splits, at the top of the canyon. The Wasatch, as it curves and rolls it way and building purposes (Salt Lake road actually continues from here, along the “Bench,” at the base of the City’s downtown Mormon Temple but the pavement ends just beyond Wasatch Mountains. There is a bike was constructed with these boulders). the next bend, and it is a bumpy, lane. Sandy, with a population of There are a number of pullouts to rocky, unimproved surface from just over 89,000 in 2012, is Utah’s camping areas along the road. there. Turn around here and begin At mile 6.7, 2.8 miles up the can- sixth-largest city, and is home to the the descent. Please note that the Real Salt Lake pro soccer team. At yon, enter the stretch of road known descent is steep, and it is possible as the “Seven Sisters.” Although it A rider nears the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, after an exhilarat- the 2.7-mile mark, at a traffic signal, to generate speeds that have you ing descent! Photo: Wayne Cottrell turn right onto Little Cottonwood sounds as if there might be a tale of keeping up with and even attempting Road (State Route 209). The road folklore associated with the name, to pass motor vehicles. My recom- is a gradual uphill toward the mouth the reference is to little more than a mendation is to avoid passing, but to of the canyon. Turn right at mile 3.9, series of seven curves that the road avoid hugging the narrow shoulder, onto State Route 210, also known steeply negotiates. Tanner Flat camp- where fresh rocks may have fallen as Little Cottonwood Canyon Road. ground is at mile 8.2 – a recognizable from roadside cliffs. Maintaining a From here, at an elevation of 5,397 benchmark because of the two near decent speed might deter motor vehi- feet, it is a steady climb – quite steep 90-degree bends that the road makes cles from trying to pass you, such at times – to the end of the road in here. If you can crane your neck that you can have most of the lane. Alta, at an elevation of 8,729 feet. away from the road while riding, Spectacular views of the Salt Lake Enter the Wasatch-Cache National for a split second or two, notice the Valley can be seen as you descend. Forest at mile 4.0. An overhead, scenic, dramatic, steep canyon walls. At the bottom of the canyon, exer- changeable message sign provides The first of four entry points to the cise caution in making the left turn canyon road conditions, which is Snowbird ski resort is on the right at onto State Route 209. Continue to especially important during the win- mile 10.0. Although the downhill (!) ride in the reverse direction of the ter season (November through April). entry roads to Snowbird are tempting, outbound route, to return to Hidden As a general rule, Little Cottonwood keep climbing past them. Enter the Valley Park. fact, has been featured in the pen- Canyon Road is plowed throughout town of Alta at mile 11.3. Here, at By Wayne Cottrell ultimate stage of the annual Tour the winter, to enable access to the ski the top of the canyon in rarefied air, For more rides, see Road Bik- of Utah professional bicycle race. resorts at Snowbird and Alta. The is an actual town (population 400); ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written The Little Cottonwood Canyon The climb, commonly referred to as road may not be suitable for cycling one of the highest in Utah and the by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. Challenge is a 24.4-mile ride that the “Snowbird Hillclimb,” is the fea- during those times of the year, how- U.S. The town was originally estab- Road Biking Utah features de- travels along one of the Wasatch tured segment in the Tour’s so-called ever. lished to serve the mining industry, scriptions of 40 road bike rides in Front’s most famous routes, tackling “queen stage.” Whereas the Tour The average gradient of Little but today skiing, snowboarding and Utah. The ride lengths range from a well-known climb. The climb, in of Utah stage begins in Park City, Cottonwood Canyon Road ranges other mountain activities are Alta’s 14 to 106 miles, and the book’s coverage is statewide: from Wen- dover to Vernal, and from Bear Lake to St. George to Bluff. Each ride description features informa- tion about the suggested start- finish location, length, mileposts, terrain, traffic conditions and, most importantly, sights. The text is rich in detail about each route, including history, folklore, flora, fauna and, of course, scenery. Wayne Cottrell is a former Utah resident who conducted ex- tensive research while living here – and even after moving – to de- velop the content for the book. MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 37

Coach’s Corner Opposite of Tunnel Vision: Darko Technologies Sets Sights on Aerodynamics done by Martin and his colleagues in recent years has lent CdA increased credibility, especially in controlled environments like a cycling track, and has provided many riders some of the same benefits, without requir- ing a facility. However, even while lauding the additional resources that CdA pro- vides, Cobb and others who have spent time with athletes, vehicles and structural models in a wind tunnel will attest that there is no replace- ment for the visual and experiential feedback – as well as hard numbers – a wind tunnel provides. As an example of this, I had the opportunity to work in the Darko Techologies wind tunnel along with Christensen and US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Head Coach Alan Alborn. The couple of hours we spent with one of Alborn’s athletes pro- vided note page upon note page of considerations to address that could Mark Deterline in the Darko Technologies wind tunnel. improve his skier’s efficiency and Photo courtesy Mark Deterline. therefore performance. What motivated Alborn into the be considered one of the best in the wind tunnel with this athlete in the By Mark Deterline country, one that delivered on its first place? As a US Ski Team jumper promises of precise function and himself years before, Alborn had Layne Christensen made the usable data. personally taken advantage of tun- inception and completion of his Now, a year later, the tunnel is nel-time, subsequently resulting in Darko Technologies wind tunnel complete. Christensen’s vision and his two most successful competitive look way too easy. From his perspec- objectives are already being validat- seasons. tive, it was simply one of the ideas ed by motorized and human powered There are two things that make over the course of his entrepreneurial vehicle and athlete testing, for which time spent in a wind tunnel so pow- career that made sense. So, he made aerodynamics are a top priority. erful. First, its dual capacity to both it happen. Specifically for cyclists and tri- exploit what athletes and their men- Built almost entirely by his own athletes around the world, the Darko tors could be doing better, as well hands, the careful study and net- Technologies wind tunnel adds as provide immediate feedback on working that led to his decision, fol- another resource therefore oppor- what resulting changes then yield lowed by thousands of hours of labor, tunity for the advancement of per- optimal improvements. Second, the add up. But from the outside, the tun- sonal, product and athletic program visual and tactical feedback it pro- nel came to fruition from nowhere, in aerodynamics study and validation. vides. In the case of our ski jumper, a place at once unlikely and logical. Following a two-day seminar earlier she was able to not only observe but A couple of months ago, a coach- this year for coaches, bike shops and experience. She could starkly feel ing client of mine read about the fitters led by Cobb and University of differences in drag effected by the completion of the tunnel in a small Utah’s Jim Martin, the facility is now positioning of her body and cloth- Ogden, Utah, online publication and open to athletes as a practical and ing as air flowed over and through sent me the link. Some weeks later scientific resource. the various parts of her body as she I received a call from Christensen, Which leads us back to Cobb and assumed her ramp, takeoff and “fly- who invited me to a wind tunnel those he trains to become compe- ing” positions. training session that would actually tent aerodynamic technical advisers… In the tunnel your handlers can be led my longtime aerodynamics Cobb has made a career out of the anticipate, demonstrate, explain and mentor, John Cobb. common sense application of theory improve on positioning and equip- Cobb requires no introduc- and experience through practice. ment, while the athlete experiences tion here, which was the reason Cobb establishes aerodynamic it. In my experience, it is something Christensen had sought out his advice drag values via repeated timed runs an athlete takes with them, and will early on, while still contemplating at various angles – or yaw – in never forget. the feasibility and appeal of the proj- the tunnel, relying on the numbers For more information, visit dar- ect. The two met for a consultation generated by precision instrumenta- kotech.com. over dinner -- which Cobb paid for, tion in this well controlled environ- remembers Christensen. Cobb was ment. They are comparative values Mark Deterline coaches some encouraged by Christensen’s thor- which assess from one test run to of Utah’s and California’s top cy- ough pondering of all technical and another which equipment and posi- clists, as well as triathletes, dis- economical considerations, as well tional changes progressively lead to tance runners, cross-country ski- as his past success as an entrepre- improvements, all in real-time. ers, motocross racers and boxers. neur. Cobb encouraged Christensen There has been a lot of talk Leadout Endurance Coaching to go for it. regarding CdA or “Drag Area” and provides completely custom- Cobb also pointed Christensen how it can provide many of the ben- ized training plans, bike fittting to other industry experts who could efits of aerodynamics study outside and biomechanics, and perfor- advise him in order to ensure that the of a wind tunnel. That was one of the mance testing for athletes of all tunnel became a worthwhile venture. topics that Martin presented during backgrounds and levels. Con- That was Christensen’s first prereq- the seminar, including its scientific tact: [email protected] or visit uisite: It had to be a tunnel that could and mathematical foundations. Work www.2thefront.com. 38 cycling utah.com MAY 2014

Touring Bicycling the Black Hills of South Dakota of Hill City at the junction of US 16 and SD 87. But the temperature had dipped below thirty degrees, and even after pulling on every scrap of clothing we had, we couldn’t control our shivering. Finally, we admitted defeat, piled back into our car, and returned to town. Instead of bicycling, we browsed several arts and crafts centers and bought earrings and a horse-hair pot- tery jar from a Sioux artist named Tonkiaishawien Kientunkeah, who went by “Tonki.” He said his chil- dren and grandchildren were all art- ists and all displayed their work in his store. He also said his grandfather The colossal Crazy Horse statue in-the-making looms over the Mickelson taught him never to blame others Trail. when things go wrong but to always The Mickelson Trail was beautiful but the gravel felt treacherous under our trip, we’d hoped to bicycle its (George Armstrong Custer met him our road bikes. take responsibility himself, because if he didn’t, he would lose control full length, but we discovered it on the Little Bighorn River in south- of his life. He said this philosophy has a “packed gravel” surface, and eastern Montana), under construc- some of its mining day looks but saved him from the fate of many of we were road bikers. Road bikes tion on a hill directly above us. We By Howard Shafer those looks have been updated by his Indian brothers. “You can’t move don’t do well on gravel, so we rode marveled at its size, practically an a thriving tourist industry. Still, it ahead with your life, if you can’t get only the fifteen miles from Hill City entire mountain, and wondered if it The Black Hills of South Dakota remains a pretty little town of about rid of your anger,” he said. south to Custer. Most of our first ten would ever be completed. Eventually are rumored to have some spectacu- 1000 inhabitants and includes a rail- Later that morning, after the sun miles were easy uphill. The gravel we arrived in the town of Custer lar bicycling. Last September, we road station and museum dominated had warmed the air, we decided to decided to see for ourselves. We by a colorful locomotive from the try bicycling again but with different planned a seven-day, self-contained late 1800s. plans because the day was half gone. tour of the area, but when we real- The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway We opted to explore the closest sec- ized we didn’t have enough time, we lies a few miles southeast of Hill City. tion of the Mickelson Trail. settled for day rides from a Hill City People come from all over the world base. “We” included myself plus my to drive this road, which includes Mickelson Trail cycling partner and lifetime compan- sections of Highways SD 87, SD 89, The George S. Mickelson Trail ion, Jacquette Ward. The 650 mile SD 244, and US 16A. The locals ran runs 109 miles from the gambling drive from Salt Lake City to Hill on and on about how treacherous glitter of Deadwood in the north to City, South Dakota took ten hours. it would be for cyclists due to its the town of Edgemont in the south. narrow, twisting nature as well as Long sections traverse wild country Hill City its rubber-necking tourists, but such far from any roads. The trail includes Hill City rests in the heart of the descriptions just made our mouths four tunnels and more than one hun- Black Hills. It was founded as a water. We could hardly wait to try it, dred railroad bridges, some original, mining town in 1876 after George and that’s why we found ourselves others replicas of the original trestles. Armstrong Custer discovered gold a early our first morning unloading Important for us, it has a trailhead little to the south. Today, it retains our bicycles a couple of miles south in Hill City. When we first planned

The Needles Highway is aptly named.

wasn’t that bad either, although with- miraculously intact in spite of the out mountain bikes, we felt like our gravel. We explored the wide main handlebars and saddles had become street and frontier architecture of heavy-duty vibrators that shook this town of 2100 inhabitants, eating our hands and rears without mercy. lunch in front of the shop where Fly Worse was, especially on the down- Speck Billy murdered Abe Barnes in hill into Custer, that the trail some- 1881. Then it was a saloon. Now it’s times morphed from its normally a bakery. packed surface into deep gravel that One day later, 560 cyclists from caused our bikes to flounder. Each 28 states began the fifteenth annu- time we hit a patch, we were sure al three-day Mickelson Trail Trek, we’d met our doom. enthusiastically bicycling the full 109 The trail took us past the Native miles from Edgemont to Deadwood. Americans’ colossal answer to Mount We hope they were smarter than we Rushmore’s presidents, the immense were and were all riding mountain some-day statue of the Oglala bikes. Sioux’s great chief, Crazy Horse MAY 2014 cycling utah.com 39

hovering over Spearfish and thunder reverberated off the canyon walls, we hurried back the way we’d come. We were back to our car before the del- uge hit. That ride was 39 miles with 1200 feet of climbing.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Technically Roosevelt National Park, outside Medora, North Dakota, is not part of the Black Hills. But the road looping through it is perfect for cycling. It would have been a shame to miss. We stayed overnight in Medora and got an early start to avoid the automobiles, but our ride almost got cancelled. The bison did it. We’d bicycled only a few miles when we met them crossing the road. We have a standoff with bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We waited half an hour, standing patiently beside our bicycles, but Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway especially with the sun high and the the bison would not retreat. The The next morning, which hap- heat relentless. We expected to finish closer they came, the more tightly I pened to be the day of the equinox with a relaxing downhill back to our clutched my handlebars. I watched and was fortunately much warmer, car, but it was not to be. The final for raised tails. The ranger had told we returned to yesterday’s start and miles rolled up and down for what us that if the bulls lift their tails, rode bravely southward, climbing seemed forever. We’d only gawked they were ready to charge. He’d said SD 87 toward towering pinnacles and never stopped at the memorial, that bison are used to cars, but they while dreading the onslaught of the and our water was almost gone. All don’t understand cyclists, and we maniacal tourists we had been told to we could do was wet our mouths a should stay at least three hundred expect. But few automobiles materi- tiny bit at the top of each hill and feet away. The bison were not coop- alized, and due to the many switch- continue. We finished dry-mouthed erating. “They look as harmless as backs, those few kept their speed and tired but happy after 42 miles lambs,” Jacquette said. “Can’t we down. Their drivers were almost uni- and 5400 feet of climbing. The pave- just ride through them.” versally considerate anyway. After ment had been universally smooth. It Being basically a coward, I six miles of moderate climbing that had been a great day. wouldn’t hear of it. So I thought a included many switchbacks and one There were many other rides near minute, bit my lip, and was trying to nine foot wide tunnel hewn from Hill City we wanted to try, especially tell Jacquette we ought to turn back solid rock, we entered Custer State the ten mile grade from Hill City when two rangers showed up in a Park, and descended twelve miles on east to Keystone and the 40 mile Above: The southern part of Custer State Park teems with bison. pickup truck and rescued us. Below: The Badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park offer some the Needles Highway past spectacu- Wildlife Loop Road in the south part We got to bicycle beside (and spectacular cycling. lar granite spires that give the road of Custer State Park, but we had run I hoped, protected by) an official its name. We even passed directly out of time. Instead, near twilight, we National Park pickup, that nudged through two of these spires via sin- drove the loop, sighting many bison one cow and her calf out of our path, gle-lane tunnels where automobiles and pronghorns along the way. and kept the bulls all on the far side waited while we pedaled. We stopped Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway of the truck. to watch some rock climbers and About fifty miles north of Hill We’d already encountered bison rode alongside rushing streams sur- City, Spearfish Canyon winds that day, and before it was over, rounded by the dark forests that give through the Pahasapa limestone for- we’d encounter more. According to this area its name. The story is that mation for about 15 miles from the Jacquette, I came within twenty feet the ponderosa pine needles scatter town of Spearfish to the Cheyenne of a big bull on a downhill and didn’t light in such a way that the forests Junction way-station. White but- even see him. She herself made eye appear almost black from a distance. tresses line the top of the canyon. contact. She stared at him, and he Since we started too late and took Sparkling waterfalls cascade down stared at her, but he wasn’t interested. too many pictures to complete the from them. Pahasapa is a Sioux word Later we had to weave through a row full sixty miles in any reasonable and means Black Hills. of parked vehicles full of gawking time, we turned left onto CR 753 and Spearfish is a delightful town tourists to get past a second herd. shortened the ride by about fifteen with a well-preserved center filled We recommend this short ride miles. We had CR 753 absolutely with historic buildings. For our ride, (38 miles with 2800 feet of climb- to ourselves, sharing it only with we parked our car on South Canyon ing) if you’re ever near Theodore birds and animals. Once we startled Street in a shady combination park, Roosevelt National Park. Start in a beaver that flopped into the water campground, and fish hatchery popu- Medora (population: a few more near its lodge but then floated lazily lated by many picnickers and joggers. than one hundred residents). This in the middle of the pond and ignored The first two thirds of the town was founded in 1883 as a meat us until I got out my camera. That Spearfish Scenic Byway has well- packing plant that shipped refriger- seemed to be its signal to disappear. used bike lanes. Then the road nar- ated beef to cities in the East. It is After CR 753, we turned left rows and a sign warns that bicycling an interesting and picturesque little onto US 16A known as the Iron “is not advised.” Beyond that sign lay town with several motels and camp- Mountain Road, and rode a grinding, the most delightful part of our ride. grounds due to its access to a national switch-backed uphill to the Norbeck The narrow road added to our feel- park named after the president of the Overlook. From there we saw at ing of being one with the surround- United States who once had a ranch a distance the majesty of the four ings: dark green forests, a mountain there. The roads through the park Mount Rushmore presidents. Then stream flowing into a quiet lake, a are good, and we encountered little we coasted downhill through two hushed kind of solitude, and very traffic. The Little Missouri River more narrow tunnels and negotiated little traffic. A dog named Buddy meanders through the park surround- three “pigtail” loops that spiraled followed us for a couple of miles, ed gray bluffs streaked with pastel back over themselves. a year-old mixed breed pup that colors, clay domes, twisted pinnacles, Finally, we turned left onto SD looked like a long-legged setter. He groves of trees, rolling hills, grassy 244 and struggled up the hill to the raced ahead, stopped to explore side meadows occupied with prairie dogs Mount Rushmore National Memorial roads, streams, and smells, and then standing like surveyors’ stakes, and Park, we believe the best times to For more information: where we would observe George loped back to us. We found his owner herds of bison, wild horses, and elk. go are in the fall, when the leaves http://www.mickelsontrailaffili- Washington, Thomas Jefferson, relaxing at Cheyenne Junction. We We climbed a lot of hills, but change color, or in the spring with ates.com/ Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham assumed the well-tattooed Dave was none was terribly long. From their its extravagance of wild flowers. We http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/ Lincoln up close. Someone told us just a local hillbilly, until he told us crests we saw other hills, domes, and believe you’ll want to avoid the cold directory/mickelson-trail/ this road was three miles of 18% he had retired from his law practice prairie receding away from us in all and drifting snows of winter as well http://www.spearfish.com/can- grade. Maybe that’s an exaggeration to play poker and had made $2.4 mil- directions. as the blazing heat of summer. But yon/ and maybe it isn’t, but that four-lane, lion in one recent year. We made our rides under cool you’ll love the cycling. If you get the http://www.blackhillsbadlands. treeless highway climbing toward the When lightning began flashing autumn skies. Whether it’s the Black chance, take advantage of the oppor- com/home/planyourtrip/maps memorial is definitely long and steep, among the mean-looking clouds Hills or Theodore Roosevelt National tunity. You’ll be glad you did. http://www.theblackhills.com 40 cycling utah.com MAY 2014