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SPEAKING OF SPOKES Cycling, Aging, and St. Patrick’s Day or credit it deserves. Wear the green People.” What could be more fun than above. Such is my good fortune. My By David Ward or risk a pinch. Listen to some blar- that? mother always made a big deal of it, ney. Keep an eye out for leprechauns. Not much, except maybe having a and taught me to do the same. So my St. Patrick’s Day. It is a beautiful Watch a young Sean Connery in Walt birthday on St. Patrick’s Day and add- family and I have had great fun with holiday, not given nearly the attention Disney’s “Darby O’Gill and the Little ing a birthday celebration to all of the that over the years. 4543 S. 700 E., Suite 200 Well, St. Patty’s Day is not really Salt Lake City, UT 84107 the topic of this month’s column, but my birthday is. Or at least, the fact www.cyclingutah.com that I just had a birthday and turned 62. And that brings me to my real topic: You can reach us by phone: Getting older. And frankly, that really is not fun. (801) 268-2652 This is on my mind these days as Our Fax number: I contemplate a potential, or rather (801) 263-1010 likely, hip replacement surgery fairly soon, and as I contend with a nagging Dave Iltis, Editor & back issue. It all started innocently Advertising enough. About five years ago, I had [email protected] just attended a spin class and decided to jump on a treadmill for awhile. I hadn’t done that for quite some time. David R. Ward, Publisher After a few minutes, I started noticing [email protected] a small pain in my groin, but I pushed on for another 10-15 minutes. Contributors: Ben Simonson, The next day, my groin and hip Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, were extremely sore. Having a good Andy Singer, Jared Eborn, friend who doubles as an orthope- Wayne Cottrell, David Ward, dic surgeon, I paid him a visit. He Breanne Nalder, Kathie informed me my hips were wearing Beals, Shelby Meinkey, Katie out and would likely need hip replace- Harrington, Shawn Kirton, Todd ment surgery. Ideally, he said, they Ellis, Mike Mamales, Ashley would like to get me 10-15 years Patterson, Jennifer Leahy, Scott down the road. At that time, he figured Lyttle, Roland Byrd, Ben Bolte, it would be the right hip. (As it turns Tara McKee, Beth Runkle, out, it has only been 5 years, and it is Patrick Walsh, Tim Bochnowski, my left hip causing me grief, though Aaron Phillips, Bryce Pratt I can feel the beginning of similar symptoms in my right hip.) Distribution: Dave, Karma, At any rate, at that time the groin and Marinda Ward, Doug and hip pain eventually went away, Kartcher, David Montgomery but I started noticing other things, (To add your business to our primarily that I was steadily losing range of motion in my hips. I first free distribution list, give us noticed it when I could not straddle a call) a snowmobile comfortably. (Now, I don’t even try.) Administrative Assistant: The second issue began the fall of Jaylynn Nielson 2010. I began to feel what seemed like cycling utah is published a small muscle strain in my lower left eight times a year beginning back. I had had muscle strains before, in March and continuing and figured it would soon clear up. It monthly through October. did not. Finally, nearly a year later, I visited my family doctor, another Annual Subscription rate: friend. He took an x-ray and, when he pulled it up on the computer, immedi- $15 ately exclaimed, “Oh, no!” Just what (Send in a check to you like to hear from your doctor. our P.O. Box) No refunds Clear as day was a definite curve to on Subscriptions. the right side of the lumbar section of Postage paid in Murray, UT my spine. While that was disconcert- ing, I pointed out that was not where Editorial and photographic con- my pain was. He pointed out that back tributions are welcome. Send issues often manifest pain elsewhere. via email to dave@cyclingutah. Still, it felt like a muscle strain that com. Or, send via mail and please would not go away. So, to shorten the include a stamped, self-addressed story, visits were made to a chiroprac- envelope to return unused mate- tor, back doctor and two physical rial. Submission of articles and therapists. Bottom line: I have rather accompanying artwork to severe degeneration of the lumbar area cycling utah is the author’s of my spine, particularly L3 an L4, warranty that the material is in and that is likely causing most of that no way an infringement upon the pain. And that is the pain that is most rights of others and that the mate- aggravating. rial may be published without The reason this is on my mind additional approval. Permission these days is that, in the last six is required to reprint any of the months, these symptoms have mark- contents of this publication. edly worsened, and my life activities cycling utah is printed on 40% have taken a real hit. In particular, the post-consumer recycled paper two major sport activities I love and with soy-based ink. enjoy, biking and skiing. So long as cycling utah is free, limit one I can bike and ski, I can deal with the copy per person. rest. I think. Anyway, this winter, I found I © 2013 cycling utah cannot ski, or at least not as I always have and as I most enjoy. My hip hurts whenever it is jarred (which, of course, Pick up a copy of occurs often while skiing), and I sim- cycling utah at your ply cannot maneuver my left hip to ski favorite bike shop! as I love to ski. And groomers get bor- ing after a couple of hours. Thankfully, the impact on snowboarding is much Cover: The field is strung out in less. So, I can still snowboard and the road race of the Tour del Sol on March 24th in St. George. See have a good day. But of the two, I am the story on page 16. Photo: Shawn Kirton. Continued on page 13 Find more photos at ellisprophoto.com APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 3 cycling utah’s 2013 Bicycle Club Guide

FAST? we also work hard to give back to our com- Bohemian Brewery Cycling Team| Contact: Bob Jardine, [email protected], munity. We organize two trail building days Sponsors: Bohemian Brewery, Saturday Bountiful Mazda/Bountiful Bicycle Cen- 435-757-2889 SLOW? each year with the USFS. All levels of riders Cycles, Enve Composites, Canfield Brothers ter Cycling Club| Website: cvveloists.org are welcome to come join the team. Bicycles, Rack and Road Sponsors: Bountiful Mazda, Bountiful Type of Cycling: Road Touring and Recre- YOUNG? Contact: Vaughn Martinez, bohemianracing- Bicycle Center ational Mountain Biking Animal Liberation Racing| [email protected], 801-941-5621 Contact: Micheal MacDonald, info@bmbbc. Base Location: Logan, UT OLD? Sponsors: Raw Revolution, Tofurky, Vega, Website: com, 801-397-0277 Club Statement: The Cache Valley Veloists Goodwin Chiropractic Plan 7 Coaching, Type of Cycling: Website: bmbbc.com Bicycle Touring Club is committed to fun, animalliberationracing.com Base Location: Wasatch Front, UT Type of Cycling: Group Road Rides, Road moderately paced recreational bicycle DIRT? Contact: Cris Pereira, animalliberationrac- Club Statement: The Bohemian Brewery touring, MTB, Recreational, Road and touring. The tours are member-led, and [email protected], 801-898-8875 Cycling Team is looking to grow in 2013. If MTB Racing designed to meet a wide range of bicycling ROAD? Website: animalliberationracing.com you enjoy riding bikes, be it for commuting, Base Location: South Davis County, UT interests and ability levels. Every fall, their Type of Cycling: Any and all forms of touring, downhill, XC, cyclocross or road, Club Statement: Growing from a "house-of- Cache Valley Century event raises funds to RACING? cycling enthusiasts and racers welcome. we encourage you to participate with our pain, you'll-never-drop-me" core of head-to- help support Common Ground Outdoor Ad- Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT diverse group. From headbangers to new- head road cyclists in the mid-90's, BMBBC ventures as well as other bicycle advocacy TOURING? Club Statement: We are a grassroots group bies, riders of all skill levels are welcome to Cycling Club has grown into a diverse groups throughout the Cache Valley area. focussed on debunking they myth that you join us and fly the Bohemian Brewery Lion. group of both social and racing enthusiasts JOIN A CLUB can't be a strong athlete on a vegan diet and Team meetings are held the first Tuesday of of road and mountain biking. With >125 Canyon Bicycles Racing Team| to bringing awareness to animal rights and each month at 6 PM at Bohemian Brewery. members we provide regular weekly rides Sponsors: Canyon Bicycles, Shimano, TODAY! other enviromental causes. We want to be a for cyclists of all abilities as well as several Specialized, First Endurance, Vittoria, CEP voice of defense for animals suffering not Bonneville Cycling Club| off-season training opportunities. The Club Compression Wear, Giordana, DZ Nuts only for consumption, but for vivisection, Sponsors: participates in many events including races Contact: Mike Pratt, mike@canyonbicycles. the clothing trade, "entertainment" indus- Contact: Mary Margaret Williams, presi- to raise money and awareness for local us, 801-576-8844 tries, and anywhere else senseless brutality [email protected], 801-641-4120 causes and charities. Our primary focus is Website: canyonbicyclesracing.com Editor’s Note: If you would like your occurs. Vegetarians and Vegans Welcomed! Website: bccutah.org to provide opportunities for members to Type of Cycling: Road Racing, Cyclocross, club listed (it's free), please email Type of Cycling: We offer road rides with ride in a club environment while enjoying Mountain Bike Racing, Triathlon [email protected] for details. Bicycle Center| a pace rating system ranging from easy the camaraderie of like-minded individu- Base Location: Draper, UT Sponsors: Specialized, Garner D. Jensen relaxed pace to race pace. als. Stop by Bountiful Bicycle Center to Club Statement: The Canyon Bicycles Insurance, All Star Lanes, Bonneville Brew- Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT get to know one of our sponsors and talk to Racing Team is a club/racing team that ing, Nate Wade Subaru Club Statement: We are Utah's largest and the staff about our Club and cycling in the focuses on developing riders to race at their Contact: Chad Vansolkema, chad@bicycl- oldest cycling club; A 501c3 Utah non-profit Davis County area. full potential. We have open club rides on 4Life/Mad Dog Cycles Race Team| ecenter.com, 801-484-5275 with all volunteer staff. An umbrella club non-racing Saturdays and Sundays and Sponsors: 4Life Research, Mad Dog Cycles, Website: bicyclecenter.com for all cyclists in Utah with active members Bpdstudios/0 Down Racing/Fezzari recreational rides on Thursday evenings. Trek, Maxxis, Powerbar, Tifosi, Stans No Type of Cycling: Road racing, Cyclocross, from Logan to Las Vegas. We have rides all |Sponsors: Bpdstudios.com, 0down.net, Our team members race road, mountain Tubes, Crank Bros., Camelbak, Doug Smith group rides, mountain recreational year long and every day through the season. Fezzari.com bike, triathlon, and cyclocross disciplines Subaru, Dumonde Tech, X-Tech Computer Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Bonneville accommodates all levels and Contact: Brian Smith, racing@bpdstudios. in a range of categories. We are a tight-knit Services, Dairy Council of Utah, SignCity Club Statement: The Bicycle Center club/ skills including beginner, recreational, tour- com, 801-359-3798 group of friends who enjoy racing and Contact: Keith Payne, keith@maddogcycles. team is focused on all riders and experi- ing, mountain, racing and Ultra-marathon Website: facebook.com/pages/Bpdstudio- training together. We have elite road and tri com, 801-368-5321 ences. Our goal is to make riding more ac- riders with over 600 rides per season. We 0-down-Fezzari-racing teams, regular road and mtb teams, and a Website: maddograceteam.com cessible, fun, and help develop rider skills. host 2 event rides annually, both running for Type of Cycling: junior mtb team. Type of Cycling: MTB , Cyclocross and more than 27 years: Little Red Riding hood, Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Road Bike Peddler MTB Tribe| held in June, and ULCER, held in August, Club Statement: We are a active race group Cicada Racing Inc.| Base Location: Orem, UT Sponsors: Bike Peddler as well as ride series that include the focused on improving our cycling skills. We Sponsors: Nutriex and Neutron Interactive Club Statement: We are a Utah-based team Contact: Josh McCarrel, pbshoprides@ Superseries century challenge, the Metric wish to play an acitive role in Racing and Contact: Trent Watkins, cicada.cycling@ with every level of rider in multiple disci- gmail.com, 385-208-6400 mid-distance series and the relaxed pace Triathlons and Road touring. Every one is gmail.com, 801-651-7564 plines. This is our 13th season as a team, Website: bikepeddlerutah.com Social series. BCC donates thousands of welcome to join and meet new people and Website: cicadacycling.blogspot.com we have riders competing in MTB and Road Type of Cycling: Mountain Biking dollars annually to charitable organizations just have fun. We are a new team and look- Type of Cycling: Road racing, mtb racing, events in Utah and the Western Region. Base Location: American Fork, UT using the funds raised at our events and ing for riders that want to move up the ranks cyclocross Our club is not only full of fast, competi- Club Statement: Join us for shop rides provide Gold Level Sponsorship and Ride on a race team. tive riders, but also has a large number of Wednesday nights and most Saturdays. Marshals for the Harmons Bike MS ride and cyclists that just like to ride for fitness and Group trips, BBQs, Races, and Cyclocross other events. BCC supports Bike Utah as an Cache Valley Veloists Bicycle Touring Continued on page 34 recreation. While we are organized to race, in the fall. Pace depends on who shows up. active member organization. If you ride a Club| bike in Utah, you should be a BCC member. Sponsors: 4 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

SCIENCE OF CYCLING University of Utah’s Neuromuscular Lab Studies Cycling cyclical – contractions. drome patients to facilitating physi- By Katie Harrington “Cycling turns out to be a really cal activity during the workplace good model to experiment because hours,” Martin said. The University of Utah’s you can control things well or mea- Neuromuscular Function Lab sure the things you can’t control,” The lab is unique in that they is a gadget-enthusiast’s dream. said Martin, who directs the lab. study oxygen consumption and Contraptions of all sorts sit in the The lab performs a multitude of neuromuscular function inclusively, large room – motors, crank wheels, studies every year, most of which which helps to fuse biomechanics fly wheels, and machines than seem utilize cycling as the main experi- and physiology within the lab’s vari- to combine them all. mentation model. ous studies. But what is more alluring than The lab has produced manuscripts the contraptions themselves are the on aging, growth and development, Cycling Biomechanics scientists who created them. fatigue, cycling crank length, cycling Ernie Rimer – one of Martin’s Dr. Jim Martin and Dr. Steve aerodynamics, and modeling of per- doctoral students – is currently con- Elmer – both exercise physiologists formance – just to name a few. ducting a study on the biomechanics – have spent their careers seeking to “We run the gamut from maximal of cycling. Rimer is primarily inves- joints during pedaling. ultimately generated by the muscles understand neuromuscular function sprinting by well-trained cyclists to tigating how different body positions “If you were to deliver 300 watts that span the hip, the knee, and the within the context of repetitive – or interval training by metabolic syn- change the biomechanics of certain of power to the pedals, that power is ankle,” Martin said. “We are able to determine how much power is being generated from each of those joints by measuring which muscles are active.” The lab uses electromyography to measure the location of that power – a technology that senses electrical activity when a particular muscle is activated. Rimer and Martin have also started another cycling biomechanics study that explores the connection between a person’s handlebar posi- tion and how that position affects their pedal stroke. “When you lean on the handlebars, it turns out it affects your pedaling. When you stay light on the handle- bars, that affects your pedaling in a different way,” Martin said. “We are working through exactly how that manifests itself in term of cycling biomechanics.” The results of the study could have important implications on cur- rent cycling technique, bike fitting protocol, and ulnar nerve entrapment, Martin said. Unique Equipment The lab creates all of their own cycling equipment in order to design experiments and control variables optimally. One such piece of equipment is called an eccentric cycle ergometer – a bicycle whose pedals are driven by a motor as a way to test the cyclist’s lengthening contractions. The main goal in using this machine is to resist the pedals as efficiently as possible given that the power of the motor is much greater

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Grants Offered to Junior Cyclists Junior participation in cycling is often underrepresented, but most would agree that juniors are the future of the sport. Utah has a proud rich history of junior success stories, Dave Zabriskie, Jeff Louder, and Burke Swindlehurst to mention a few. All of these amazing riders started young and found support systems then gave them the opportunity to succeed. Cycling is an expensive sport to become involved in. Fortunately there are organizations that help get juniors started in the sport, but even then, expenses add up and often inhibit progression by limiting opportunities for racing and training. The ability to provide monies to juniors to apply to racing, equipment, camps, and training should enable a path of progression and success. ConsultNet, an information technology and engineering consulting company, is partnering with Young Endurance Athletes (YEA) of Utah to offer cycling grant opportunities. The cycling grants will be awarded up to eight junior athletes up to $500 dollars each. Each junior cyclist can apply for up to two $500 awards. Juniors need apply by Sunday April 21st in either electronic or hard copy. Grant winners will be chosen by the quality of their application and need of financial assistance. The grant will then be able to be used for the 2013 season. YEA and ConsultNet are excited to start a tradition for seasons to come. To apply, please contact Nate Thomas at (801) 957-3835 or Exphys. [email protected].

Above: A cyclist being tested on the eccentric cycle ergometer. within sedentary environments. version used to study biomechanics. improvement – and spinal cord injury Left: The lab conducts an armcycling study. Both are stationary bikes used strictly patients, Elmer said. Photos courtesy: Steve Elmer/Neuromuscular Lab. Hands On to quantify work and power. What is A wide range of people use Steve Elmer – who got his Ph.D. unique to Elmer’s machine, though, the studies produced by the under Martin – has begun taking the is that it has the ability to go forward Neuromuscular Function Lab – from than the cyclist’s leg power. ing period using this machine, lab last fifteen years of research regard- for traditional cycling techniques and researchers to clinicians to academ- Martin said the movement mea- participants increased their power ing leg neuromuscular function and backward for pedal resistance. sured on this machine is analogous dramatically, Martin said. applying it to the arms. Elmer’s studies thus far have ics to athletes and teams interested in to weight lifting: a person does not Martin has also become increas- “When we think of muscular func- shown that when performing compa- cycling and muscle efficiency. get sore as they lift the weight, but ingly interested in facilitating physi- tion, we think of muscles in the legs rable exercise tasks, a person’s arm If you would like to participate in rather when a person sets the weight cal activity in sedentary workplac- during locomotive tasks like walking, muscles are much weaker than their one of the Neuromuscular Function down – known as the eccentric, or es. The lab recently created a desk cycling, running, jumping, and so leg muscles. Lab studies, please visit www.face- lengthening, contraction. whose design incorporates pedals on,” Elmer said. “But locomotive “You can’t do nearly the same book.com/neuromuscularfunction. “We have used this machine both beneath the workspace and more effi- tasks can also involve muscles in the resistance or power outputs with lab or contact Jim Martin at jim. as a training model and as a damage ciently supports a person’s elbows upper body. If you’re an Olympic the arms, especially as it relates to [email protected]. For more on the model,” Martin said. “You can do and posture. kayaker, a person with spinal cord fatigue,” Elmer said. lab, visit : http://health.utah.edu/ess/ this very cautiously and get a tre- The desks are being utilized injuries, or an elderly person, you The arm muscular function stud- mendous training response. Or you in certain office environments for are relying a lot on the arm muscles.” ies test healthy groups currently, clinics/nmfl.html For a list of some can do it very recklessly and get research purposes, which will give Elmer uses a hand-cranking but the goal is to eventually work of Dr. Martin’s publications, see: incredibly sore.” the lab insight as to whether the cycling ergometer during his stud- with COPD patients – to strengthen www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?ter At the end of a 7-week train- desks are increasing physical activity ies – a contraption similar to the leg upper body muscles for respiratory m=james+c.+martin+utah 6 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

COMMUTER COLUMN COMMUTING Giles Larsen: Sustainabilty is a Way of Life Bikes are Vehicle of Choice way of life and it’s worth emulating. Larsen is the Parks for Produce Coordinator for Wasatch Community for Violin Making School Gardens where he works with local community members to develop community gardens on county owned park lands. His gardens range from Magna and West Valley to South Salt Lake and he generally rides everywhere. Occasionally he’ll take TRAX when he needs to quickly travel north or south in the valley but when he’s going east or west, his experience is it is faster to go on two wheels than on transit. Larsen’s daily commute to the office is about two miles round trip but he has gone as far as 20 miles one way for work. He makes an effort to arrange his day to accommodate bike commuting but he’s also quick to explain that things are not as far Top: Giles Larsen walks the walk with sustainability. Photo: Ashley Patterson as they would seem. “Mentally I’ll think a location is really far way until I ride my bike there and then realize lives in a small home, is an avid that it’s not that bad, especially when By Ashley Patterson vegetable and fruit grower, does not there’s a nice route options like the own a car and recently installed solar Jordan River Parkway or even all the Giles Larsen embodies sustain- panels on his home. Sustainability is new bike lanes around town.” ability in all aspects of his life. He not a buzzword for him, but rather a While Larsen doesn’t own a car, he does have a solar tricycle, which he sometimes uses, mostly for the fun of it. “I really don’t need another vehicle. I have a bike trailer and with that I’ve hauled 18’ lumber, solar panel racking, plants for my garden and all of the produce I used to sell.” (Larsen was a small urban farmer with a CSA for a few years and did the weekly produce delivery via bicycle each week). Larsen’s main motivation for bike commuting each day is that it is fun and secondarily, he believes in non-harming personal behavior. “Cars have all kinds of social and Top: Adam and Jenelle Steele outside the VMSA, preparing to bike home at the end environmental harms from isolating of the day. our communities to climate change.” Below: Adam Goltry focuses on detailed scraping at a VMSA work bench. He believes that bike commuting Photos: Jennifer Leahy, leahyphotography.com. isn’t more popular because “there is a hostile cultural attitude toward bikes on the road. It’s changing but still By Jennifer Leahy pervasive.” His advice for getting into your grove and commuting to The Violin Making School of America, one of only three such schools in work or school is to find a nice quiet the United States, sits at the corner of 200 South and 300 East in downtown route and ride defensively. “Don’t Salt Lake City. Since 1972, students from all over the world have come assume people can see you and wave to the school in to spend three years training and studying for careers as to everyone you can. Motorists are luthiers. In addition to its skilled instructors and award-winning alumni, good people, too and a smile and the violin school is also know for its bicycles: with 28 students and no free wave can work wonders.” parking, it’s home to a healthy community of student bike commuters, as Next time you see a cyclist with evidenced by the collection regularly locked up out front. a feather sticking out of his helmet, The violin school is supportive of its students who choose to bike. carrying what seems to be a huge VMSA director, Charles Woolf, says that in years past, students used to load for a bicycle, that’s Giles so bring their bikes inside each day and store them upstairs, which encroached make sure you smile and wave right on workspace. To remedy this, the school requested a rack through Salt back at him. Lake City’s free bike rack installation program. Upon the arrival of the first inverted-U rack, the school rapidly realized that one was not going to If you have a suggestion for be enough, and requested two more. Lori Carter, the school’s administrator, a commuter profile, have a com- speaks positively of the city’s bike rack program, saying, “It was great - we muter question, or other com- didn’t have to pay anything, we didn’t have to follow up or deal with any ments, please send it to lou@ issues, and they (the city) were pretty accurate with their wait time.” cyclingutah.com. Speaking with three students at the VMSA, Jenelle Steele, Paul Spencer, and Adam Goltry, it’s clear that in addition to avoiding the hassle of finding parking spots, there are some other benefits to commuting by bike. The three state that it’s a great way to arrive at school warmed up and energized, and on long days spent working in the shop, biking is sometimes the only exercise opportunity they get. Students even transport their work to and from the school by bike: on the day I visited, Jenelle was preparing to ride home with a cello-scroll-in-progress tucked into a wire pannier, and all What would three recalled the time a fellow student managed to bike in to school with an upright bass strapped to his back. the world be Despite the school’s large violin-themed mural and sign, it seems as though the regular presence of bicycles out front has confused some people like if over the years. According to VMSA students, a man once walked in off the street, asking to talk to someone about bikes. Turns out he’d mistaken the everyone rode filled racks out front for bike shop inventory, and was interested in making a purchase. For more information about Salt Lake City’s free bike rack program, go a bike? to http://apps.slcgov.com/general/absolutefp/trans_BikeRack.htm.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING Grant and Sornson Win 2013 True Grit 100 miles uses similar trail to the Red Rock Rampage and Cactus Hugger Intermountain Cup races, but adds the Zen trail for good measure. Many people call Zen the hardest 5 miles of trail you will ever ride. It is a twisty trail of rock and canyons, with blind short drops, and steep rocky climbs. After leaving the Feed Zone at the Zen parking area, racers head to the “backside” and ride the Bearclaw Poppy trails and Stucki Spring trail until connecting with the trails in the Santa Clara River Reserve. Here the climbing and technical skills come into play again, only after racers are 32 miles into the race. Many races struggle with the 2 laps on the Barrels Rolls trail, before head- ing down Cove Wash and the sprint for the finish. This year’s race was particularly challenging as the tem- perature topped 80 degrees. The 100-mile race saw 53 racers star, compared to 14 in 2011. Right out of the gate there was fierce com- petition between local Utah Racer, Alex Grant, Colorado’s Josh Tostado, and Cary Smith, the 2012 winner. They rode neck and neck for the first 25 miles, but by the Barrel Rolls section, Alex had found his opportu- nity to pull ahead and never looked back. He took the win, his second at True Grit (Alex took first in 2010 in the 50 mile race). In a post-race interview he stated he had to win the Above: True Grit 100 winner Alex Grant (Sho-Air/Cannondale) leads third NUE Season open because it was place Josh Tostado (Santa Cruz/Maxxis/Shimano) on the Zen section. his home turf and was an important Right: Second place Cary Smith (Team CF). Photos: Shelby Meinkey. goal for the day - “Can’t have any Right lower: Kenny Jones (Cutthroat Racing) finished the 100 miler in out-of-staters taking the title.” Alex the singlespeed category. He is shown here on the Barrel Rolls section. finished in 6:41:37, setting a new Photo: Bryce Pratt. See more photos: Crawlingspider.com course record. The Women’s 100 Category was the only category of the day that had for an early season race. The course 100% of the riders finish. The women (St. George, Utah) - Two great includes almost 10,000 ft of climb- were tough; overcoming dehydration races occurred on March 16, 2013 ing. These are not the typical extend- and mechanical issues to complete during the 3rd annual True Grit Epic. ed climbs of mountain races, but a hundred miles on such a demand- The 100-mile race, in its first year as short burst climbs with chunky rock ing course. Pennsylvania’s Cheryl part of the National Ultra Endurance that requires excellent bike handling Sornson took the win in this category. Series (NUE), and the 50 mile race and power. Cheryl was the overall NUE Series final registration cut-off. A group of mile finishers taking the title and both drew a larger crowd this year The race featured a new starting winner for 2012, and her victory at and many pro names. The True Grit line this year, allowing the entire three racers had the clear front spots additional prizes, essentially sharing True Grit, racing it virtually sight- until a mis-direction from a well- the podium. Epic is a grueling course, especially race to be held on dirt. The first 25 unseen, is a testament to her talent meaning volunteer caused them to Jen Hanks, from Salt Lake City, as a racer. Cheryl finished with a skip the second required lap of the took the victory in the women’s comfortable 30-minute gap over the next racer. Barrels Rolls and finish with only 44 50-miler category. This is particular- The 50 Mile race also saw fierce miles. This could have been a seri- ly inspiring as Jen is a breast cancer competition, with Rotem Ishay ous blow to the race, but as the first survivor, and had to dig deep to beat (Durango, Colorado) taking a strong racers to complete 50 miles rolled in, out second place Erin Swenson by lead right out of the gate. Rotem said all the racers got together and pre- just 55 seconds. he decided to race True Grit only sented a solution that was a win-win days earlier rather that race the AZ for everyone, with the front runners See results on page 40 and barely squeaked in before the receiving the cash purse and the 50 8. 8 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

3. Josh Tostado; santa cruz, MS; 37:48 2. Trey O’Neal; Contender Bicycles; 1:54:54 cycling utah maxxis, shimano; 06:59:56 2. Keri Gibson; K4 Racing, DNA Cycling p/b 3. Colt Albrecht; Team Red Rock; 1:54:54 4. Evan Plews; Ibis Cycles REALL Plan 7; 37:48 4. Scott Bergen; Red Rock; 1:55:03 Racing; 07:00:39 3. Catherine Kim; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 37:48 5. John Ward; Intermountain Live Well p/b 5. Jonathan Davis; Trek Colorado; 4. Lori Harward; Ski Utah; 37:48 Boun; 1:55:03 07:06:55 5. Alison Frye; Ski Utah Marketstar; 37:48 Pro/1/2/3 Male 6. Michael Tobin; G-Fit; 07:12:18 Cat 3/4 Female 1. Hunter Huffman; CanyonBicycles-Shimano; 7. Chris Peariso; Adventure 212/ 1. Julie Call; Vegas Women’s Racing/Every 3:41:33 Specialized; 07:23:47 Kid; 28:49 2. Erik Slack; CanyonBicycles-Shimano; 3:42:27 8. Daniel Munoz; Cyclery USA / 2. Ashley Elias; Vegas Women’s Racing/ Every 3. Chris Putt; CanyonBicycles-Shimano; 3:42:33 RACE RESULTS Specialized G2Bike; 07:30:11 Kid; 29:16 4. Camilo Zambrano; Sonic Boom Racing; 3:42:35 9. Dana Weber; Stage21; 07:41:28 3. Melinda Macfarlane; Harristone/Sun Valley 5. Cortlan Brown; Astelas Oncology Cycling 10. Matt Woodruff; KUHL; 07:58:56 Mortgage; 29:16 Team; 3:42:37 Mountain 4. Nicole Tittensor; Revolution/Blain Nielson 3. Eduardo Leon; Contender; 1:41:13 2. Erin Swenson; 3B YOGA; 04:48:29 Open Female 4. Lisa Job; Vegas Women’s Racing/ Every Bike Trucki; 1:07:24 Ex Men 30-39 3. Joey Lythgoe; KUHL/ Rocky Mountain; 1. Cheryl Sornson; Team CF; 08:36:04 Kid; 29:16 Stage Race Racing 5. Haley Batten; White Pine Racing; 1:08:14 1. Brian Tolbert; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 1:25:13 04:58:40 2. Alice Drobna; Webcyclery CycleSoles, Hydro 5. Jennifer Grube; Colavita/Outback; 29:19 Cat 1/2/3 Female Jr Women 12-15 2. Ryan Blaney; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 1:25:18 4. Kathy Sherwin; Sherwin; 05:18:04 Flask; 09:05:03 Junior Female 1. Breanne Nalder; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; The Desert Rampage, St. George, UT, 1. Lauren Bingham: DNA Cycling; 41:29 3. Stewart Goodwin; KUHL; 1:27:46 5. Jennifer Barbour; GS Boulder; 3. Brenda Simril; Motor mile racing; 09:20:15 1. Katie Clouse; Cole Sport; 31:57 3:17:39 Intermountain Cup, ICS #1, March 2, 2013 2. Jenna Johnston; 41:57 4. Josh Carter; Team TOSH Cycling; 1:29:22 05:32:05 4. Susan Lynch; Union Velo Union Cycles; 09:24:47 Masters 35-99 Female 2. Devon Gorry; NOW and Novartis for MS; Clydesdale 3. Meryn Passey; Timpanogos Cyclery; 51:57 5. Brian Dobias; 1:31:21 6. Tina Martinez; Jackson Hole Fire/EMS; 5. Julie Urlaub; Taiga Company; 10:16:54 1. Coleen Knutson; Colovita/Outback Steakhouse; 3:17:44 1. Mike Oblad; Dialogue; 1:08:08 4. Hattie Ransom; Utahmountainbiking. Ex Men 40+ 05:35:04 6. Denise Coppock; Titletown Flyers; 10:55:51 28:44 3. Megan Hill; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 3:19:37 2. Greg Johnson; 4 Life Mad Dog Cycles; 1:09:28 com; 53:53 1. Craig Kidd; Barries Ski & Sports; 1:21:54 7. Molly Blander; 05:38:44 Singlespeed 2. Margaret Douglass; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 4. Mindy Mccutcheon; Canyon Bicycles; 3:20:21 3. Karl Shuman; Revolution/ Peak Fasteners; 5. Megan McMillan; 59:32 2. Jonas Croft; Revolution Peak; 1:21:55 8. Debbie Mortensen; Diamond Peak; 05:47:29 1. Gerry Pflug; Team CF / Pro Bikes; 07:30:35 Team; 28:44 5. Lauren Catlin; Fort Lewis College; 3:21:08 1:13:57 Women 40+ 3. Dennis Barrett; Bountiful Bicycle p/b/ 9 2. AJ Linnell; Fitzgerald’s Bicycles Pivot Cycles; 3. Elizabeth Price; Vegas Women’s Racing; 29:39 Cat 3/4 Female 4. Shane Christensen; Zion Cycles; 1:19:25 1. Lynnelle Carson; Bountiful Bicycle p/b/ Threshold; 1:22:47 9. Melanie Smith; Revolution/ Peak Fastener; 07:32:22 4. Cris Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 30:05 1. Lisa Job Vegas Women’s Racing/Every Kid; 5. Jared Purdy; 1:20:09 Threshold; 41:23 4. Mike Hileman; Carefast p/b Les Rois; 1:23:14 06:58:54 3. Shannon Boffeli; 08:00:52 5. Charo Aquino; Vegas Women’s Racing; 30:19 3:09:48 Sport Women 35+ 2. Coy Barrett; Bountiful Bicycle p/b/ Threshold; 5. Richard Abbott; Revolution; 1:25:32 10. Heather Batchelor; 07:10:18 4. Darrell Roundy; 08:28:29 Cat 3/4 Male 2. Ashley Elias; Vegas Women’s Racing/ Every 1. Molly Behumin; Bountiful Bicycle p/b 41:29 Youth 10-12 Citizen 14 - 35 Male 5. Jamon Whitehead; Cutthroat Racing; 08:30:01 1. Terry Steeves; Carefast p/b Les Rois Cycling; Kid; 3:10:11 Threshold; 1:02:28 3. Angela Johnson; Bountiful Bicycle p/b/ 1. Payton Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 18:23:00 1. Eric Ault;Wild Child Racing; 04:18:59 12.09 6. Pat Doyle; Deadgoat Racing;08:40:34 42:00 3. Julie Call/ Vegas Women’s Racing/ Every 2. Jan Holding; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold; Threshold; 43:09 2. Plate 804; 18:24:00 2. Ryan Blaney; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 04:35:26 7. Kenny Jones; 1x1; 08:53:59 2. Brian Madsen; FFKR Architects Racing; 42:00 Kid; 3:11;47 1:10:52 4. Dorothy Gibson; 4Life/ Mad Dog Cycles; 44:31 3. Britton Dexter; Timp; 19:46:00 3. Von Edwards; Von Cutthroat Racing; 04:41:35 8. Loren Gard; Cascade Couriers/Bend Velo; 3. Brad Neagos; Natural Grocers; 42:02 4. Katherine Ragle/ Bountiful Mazda Cycling 3. Bonnie Sehreck: Revolution; 1:22:01 5. Alisa Thompson-Seeberger; Lifetime: 45:05 4. Laken Ence; Red Rock; 22:13:00 4. Paul Hosmanek; 04:46:23 09:48:16 4. Nolan Finlayson; 42:02 Team; 3:11;57 4. Debbie Drain; Simply Agave; 1:25:07 Beg Women 5. Austin Topham; Contender; 24:23 5. Taylor Felt; Bountiful Bicycle Racing p/b 9. Jason Sherman; 3B Yoga Racer’s Cycle Service; 5. Don Mcclure; BPD Studio/ 0 Down Racing; 5. Alicia Finlayso; Team Dialogue-Porcupine; 5. Priya Ellwod; Revolution/Peak Fastener; 1. Rachel Hutchings; Utahmountainbiking. Threshold Sports; 04:47:10 10:57:15 42:02 3:18;43 1:40:26 com; 42:17 Jr Men 12-15 6. Stewart Goodwin; 04:51:51 Masters 50+ Cat 5 Male Junior Female Sport Women 19-34 2. Nicole Lopez; LTR Sports; 44:55 1. Jordan Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 27:42 7. Connor Barrett; Bountiful Bicycle Racing p/b 1. David Jolin; Stark Velo; 08:40:08 1. Ryan Duckworth; SUTC; 30:36 1. Katie Clouse; Cole Sport; 1:19:01 1. Lindie Demill; Bikers Edge/Azonic; 1:28:54 3. Cathleen McCulla; 49:34 2. John Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 28:48 Threshold Sports; 04:57:34 2. Jody Bailey; 4Life / Mad Dog; 08:41:24 2. Alec Eror; 30:36 Masters 35-99 Female 2. Jen Droke; Canyon Bicycles; 1:33:52 4. Kristie Beardall; 50:07 3. Cameron Dougherty; Canyon Bicycles; 28:52 8. Jeff Jarvie; Health Catalyst; 05:13:30 3. Charles Buki; Team CF; 09:02:08 3. Nathan Walkinshaw; Plan7/Brightface; 30:36 1. Coleen Knutson; Colovita/Outback Steakhouse; Ex Women 5. Chelsea Hogge; 1:03:46 4. Aidan Clark; LTR Sports; 29:29 9. Craig Carlson; Rose Printing; 05:36:43 4. Brian Hobbs; Bills cycle racing; 09:05:52 4. Kendal Young; Fort Lewis College; 30:36 3:17:37 1. Debbie Mortensen; Diamond Peak Utah Pro Women 5. JonJon Drain; Jans White Pine; 30:07 10. Preston Edwards; 05:38:49 5. Monte Hewett; 09:39:13 5. Aaron Papa; Mandalay Bay/McGhies; 30:36 2. Cris Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; Orthopedics; 1:05:25 1. Jen Hanks; Epic Brewing/ MTBracenews. Jr Men 16-18 35+ Male 6. John Lauck; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold Masters 55-99 Male 3:21:19 2. Lori Harward; Ski Utah; 1:05:57 com; 1:29:04 1. Hunter Tolbert; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 29:40 1. Dennis Barrett; Bountiful Bicycle Racing p/b Sports; 09:54:04 1. Dirk Cowley; FFKR Architects Racing; 41:38 3. Margaret Douglass; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 3. Kelly Crawford: Bountiful Bicycle p/b 2. Joey Lythgoe; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 1:30:55 2. Trey Lopez; LTR Sports; 32:15 Threshold Sports; 04:16:43 7. Gary Gardiner; Bountiful Bike P/B Threshold 2. Norman Frye; Ski Utah Marketstar; 41:39 Team; 3:21:19 Threshold; 1:06:05 3. Meghan Sheridan; Utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Brock Jeske; 33:22 2. Mark McCann; Las Vegas Cyclery/Land Rover; Sports; 09:56:26 3. Scott Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 4. Kelly Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 1:33:27 4. Eric Pipkin; LTR Sports; 33:36 04:23:04 Road 41:39 Team; 3:22:55 4. Erin Swenson; 3B Yoga; 5. Trace Williams; 4Life/ Mad Dog Cycles; 38:00 3. Kervin Quinones; ROTOR Bike Components; Racing 4. Jerald Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 5. Elizabeth Price; Vegas Women’s Racing; 3:24:01 1:39:35 Single Speed 04:27:13 Team; 41:42 Cat 3/4 Male Men 60+ 1. Alex Smith; 3B Yoga; 53:18 4. Jason Sparks; UtahMountainBiking.com; 5. Ken Louder; FFKR Architects Racing; 41:42 1. Michael Trussell; Harriston/SunValley 1. Joel Quink; 2. Kenny Jones; Cut Throat Racing; 55:41 04:28:51 Masters Cat 1/2/3 35-99 Male Mortgage; 3:40:23 Utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Bill Lennart; Team Las Vegas Cycle; 58:01 5. Mast Staker; 04:29:17 Tour del Sol Stage Race, St. George, UT, UCA Series, March 23-24, 2013 1. Spencer Debry; Revolution/Café Rio; 47:35 2. Noah Grassi; Carefest; 3:40:55 1:08:36 4. Ray Warner; Revolution; 59:28 6. Brian Jeppson; Brian Cedar Cycle; 04:30:38 2. Mike Underhill; Infinite Cycles; 47:39 3. Mael Glon; Canyon Bicycles; 3:40:56 2. Bruce Argyle; 5. Brad Newby; Red Rock; 59:36 7. Mark Messer; Utah Mountain Biking.com; Time Trial Cat 1/2/3 Female 3. Mark Schaefer; Microseal Racing; 47:39 4. Christopher Lundberg; Chris Lundberg; 3:41:08 Utahmountainbiking.com; Pro Men 04:33:10 4. Anthony Luna; SHFL Entertainment/Penta; 5. Brad Neagos; Natural Grocers; 3:41:10 1:12:36 1. Chris Holley; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 1:43:17.1 8. Jeff Thornton; Jeff Fishers Cyclery; 04:34:33 1. Breane Nalder; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 31:01.1 2. Devon Gorry; NOW and Novartis for MS; 47:39 Cat 5 Male 3. Gene Poncelet; 2. Cary Smith; Team CF; 1:43:17.4 9. Paul Nash; Team Jackson Hole; 04:37:32 5. Ira Sorensen; Infinite Cycles; 47:39 1. Ryan Duckworth; SUTC; 2:55:25 Utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Brent Pontius; Rooster Bikers Edge; 1:44:41.4 10. Theron Jeppson; Cedar Cycle; 04:38:10 31:12.4 3. Megan Hill; DNA Cycling p/b Plan7; 32:07.6 Masters Cat 4/5 35-99 Male 2. Aaron Papa; Mandalay Bay/ McGhies; 2:55:45 1:37:19 4. Jon Russell; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 1:48:17.9 Masters 50+ Male 1. Mike Oblad; Team Dialogue-Porcupine; 29:31 3. Alec Eror; 2:56:27 Men 50+ 5. Scott Allen; Canyon Bicycles; 1:49:45.0 1. Kevin Moffitt; 4 Life / Mad Dog Cycles; 4. Keri Gibson; K4 Racing, DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 32:09.1 2. Colt Albrecht; Team Read Rock; 29:31 4. Joe Hicks; Mandalay Bay/ McGhie’s; 2:56:27 1. Chris Bingham; DNA Cycling; 04:32:27 3. Bo Pitkin; COTBR; 29:31 5. Paul Hornbeck; Durango Wheel Club; 2:56:47 55:34 2. Zan Treasure; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold 5. Kemille Garvin; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 32:49.6 4. Trey O’Neal; Contender Bicycles; 29:31 Masters 55-99 Male 2. Jordan Swenson; ColeSport; True GRIT Epic Bike Race, National Ultra Sports; 04:34:24 5. Christoph Heinrich; Contender; 29:31 1. Scott Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 55:38 Endurance Mountain Bike Series, St. George, 3. Mark Hershberger; Hoback Sports; 04:42:44 Cat 3/4 Female 1. Lisa Job; Vegas Women’s Racing/Every Kid; Pro/1/2/3 Male 3:03:26 3. Dave Smith; Red Rock; 56:57 UT, March 16, 2013 4. Dave Smith; Team Red Rock; 04:50:53 1. Erik Slack; Canyon Bicycles-Shimano; 57:55 2. Zan Treasure; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 4. Gene Smith; 5. Craig Terry; Red Rock Bicycle; 05:00:53 32:25.8 2. Katherine Ragle; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 2. Brett Peters; Sonic Boom Racing p/b Lucky 3:03:39 Utahmountainbiking.com; True Grit 23 mile Challenge Course 6. Steve Mower; EUCLID /JMOWER MASAGE; Pie; 57:55 3. Norman Frye; Ski Utah Marketstar; 3:04:58 57:31 Open Male 05:03:40 Team; 32:36.0 3. Ashley Elias; Vegas Women’s Racing/Every 3. Hunter Huffman; Canyon Bicycles-Shimano; 4. Charles Palmer; FFKR Velosport Racing; 3:07:09 5. Jody Bailey; 4Life/ Mad Dog 1. Carson Chynoweth; 4Life/ Maddog; 2:17:41 7. Dwight Hibdon; Mad Dog Cycles; 05:09:54 57:55 5. Jerald Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Cycles; 58:14 2. Kendall Sullivan; Team Red Rock; 2:19:48 8. Chad Carson; 05:10:00 Kid; 33:03.1 4. Melinda Macfarlane; Harristone/Sun Valley 4. Dave Harward; Plan 7/ Brightface; 57:55 Team; 3:08 ;18 Beg Men 3. Jordan Pope; Slim and Knobby’s; 2:31:19 9. David Kelsey; Red Burro Racing Eye Gear Sport 5. Michael Wilcox; Canyon Bicycles-Shimano; Masters C 1/2/3 35-99 Male 1. Jesse Richardson; 33:57.7 4. Eudoro Guizar; Romans 10-9; 2:31:54 Optics; 05:26:19 Mortgage; 33:59.7 5. Charity Nelson; DarkHorse313; 35:03.5 57:55 1. Louie Amelburu; Microseal Racing Team; 2. Bruce Ritter; UtahBMX. 5. Adam Little; UMB; 2:31:57 10. Mel Stewart; 05:44:04 3:49:12 com; 36:03.2 6. Troy Houston; 2:42:40 Singlespeed Male Junior Female Katie Clouse; ColeSport; 21:24.8 Road Race 2. Mark Schaefer; Microseal Racing; 3:50:25 3. John Moss; Team Las Vegas 7. Nathan Flick; 2:54:28 1. Alex Smith; 3b Yoga; 04:26:27 Cat 1/2/3 Female 3. Ira Sorensen; Infinite Cycles; 3:50:32 Cyclery; 36:14.8 8. Garrett Hays; 2:57:11 2. Mike Hileman; CAREFAST P/B LE ROIS EYE GEAR Masters 35-99 Female 1. Coleen Knutson; Colvita/Outback Steakhouse; 1. Breanne Nalder; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 4. Simon Parsons; Infinite Cycles; 3:51:30 4. Jason Fowles; 37:17.1 9. Michael Parmer; 3:00:24 SPORT OPTICS; 04:26:44 2:09:00 5. Ken Hall; Allegiant Travel; 3:53:02 5. Chad Jenkins; 10. Stephen Sealy; 3:06:58 3. Charlie hayes; trek colorado race team recofit; 32:05.5 2. Cris Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 2. Devon Gorry; NOW and Novartis for MS; Masters Cat4/5 Male Utahmountainbiking.com; 11. Taylor Eley; 3:18:03 04:34:29 2:09:00 1. Colt Albrecht; Team Red Rock; 2:52:19 37:39.7 12. Alex Tiberi; 3:50:58 4. Josh Mortensen; Diamond Peak; 04:42:32 34:05.5 3. Kelly Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 3. Lauren Catlin; Fort Lewis College; 2:09:23 2. Trey O’Neal; Contender Bicycles; 2:54:09 Men Sport 19-29 13. Kreed Frentheway; 3:59:16 5. Steve White; Skullcandy Athletic Republic; 4. Mindy Mccutcheon; Canyon Bicycles; 2:09:39 3. Bo Pitkin; COTBR; 2:54:16 1. Evan Clouse; Cole Sport; Open Female 05:11:51 Team; 35:22.2 4. Margaret Douglass; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 5. Megan Hill; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 2:09:42 4. Christoph Heinrich; Contender; 2:54:52 1:01:59 1. Kelly Crawford; Bountiful Bicycle; 2:28:32 6. Danny Christensen; Red Rock Bicyle; 05:14:34 Cat 3/4 Female 5. Mike Loveland; Needles Peak; 2:54:58 2. Devan Wiggins; Bike Fix; 2. Betsy Spiegel; Contender Bicycles; 2:31:23 7. Adam Cornely; 05:27:33 Team; 35:39.8 5. Elizabeth Price; Vegas Women’s Racing; 37:36.8 1. Julie Call; Vegas Women’s Racing/Every Kid; Pro/1/2/3 Male 1:03:12 3. Catherine Kalwies; Bleach Upper Lip; 2:32:19 Sport Female 2:08:04 1. Cody Haroldsen; Ski Utah- Marketstar Cycling; 3. David Neumann; 4. Kelsey Withrow/ K4 Racing/ DNA Cycling p/b 1. Angela Mart; WebCyclery.com; 05:56:19 Cat 3/4 Male 1. Michael Trussell; Harriston/ Sun Valley 2. Ashley Elias; Vegas Women’s Racing/Every 5:06:20 Independent; 1:03:25 Plan 7; 2:39:20 2. Lucy Jordan; Revolution Peak Fasteners; Kid; 2:08:04 2. Hunter Huffman; Canyon Bicycles-Shimano; 4. Nye Yackle; Yackle Brothers 5. Amy Wood; 2:39:51 05:58:46 Mortgage; 27:47.6 2. Noah Grassi; Carefast; 27:53.0 3. Lisa Job; Vegas Women’s Racing/Every Kid; 5:06:51 Racing; 1:03:54 6. Leslie Knowlton-Fredette; 3:10:38 3. Marva Morse; 06:09:25 2:08:11 3. Erik Slack; Canyon Bicycles-Shimano; 5:07:06 5. Luke Hanks; Bountiful 4. Heather Gilbert; Cutthroat Racing; 06:12:54 3. Nathan Steele; SaltCycle- Intelitechs; 28:21.3 4. Chad Mickelson; SHFL-PENTA; 28:21.9 4. Katherine Ragle; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 4. William Buick; Natural grocers cycling team; Bicycle p/b/ Threshold; 1:04:15 Clydesdale 5. Gayle Olpin; 06:41:28 Team; 2:10:01 5:07:35 Men Sport 30-39 1. Rick Watts; sunset trans; 3:45:02 6. Jessica Bowles-Martinez; SoCal Endurance 5. Terry Steeves; Carefast p/b Les Rois Cycling; 28:25.4 5. Alicia Finlayson; Team Dialogue-Porcupine; 5. Darren Goff; IntermountainLivewell p/b/ 1. Scott Bergen; 57:47 Ladies PMBC; 07:39:55 2:13:30 BBC; 5:07:39 2. Richard Harris; 4Life/Mad True Grit 50 mile Course Collegiate Cat 5 Male 1. James Lavelle; 29:20.3 Junior Female Dog Cycles; 1:04:48 Open Male 1. Changler Harr; Dixie State Cycling Club BikeFix; 1. Katie Clouse; Cole Sport; 26:00 3. Dan LaRivere; 1:05:15 1. Rotem Ishay; Jamis Bikes; 3:23:34 04:52:23 2. Jason Sjo; Over the Edge Hurrican; 29:29.3 3. Julian Perez; Mandalay Bay/ Mcghies Tam; Masters 35-99 Female 4. Christian Walton; Bountiful 1. Bryson Perry; DNA Cycling; 4:07:23 2. Brendan Money; University of Utah SaltCycle/ 1. Kelly Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Bicycles p/b/ Threshold; 1:06:18 2. Nish Fisher; Roosters/ Biker’s Edge; 3:26:35 Intellitechs; 05:07:25 30:03.5 4. John Gill; Intermountain Live Well; 30:18.6 Team; 2:16:54 5. Scott Miles; 1:06:50 2. Drew Free; Revolution; 4:08:28 3. Kodey Myers; Utah State University Chick- 2. Elizabeth Price; Vegas Women’s Racing; 2:16:56 Men Sport 40-49 3. Reed Wycoff; Contender Bicycles; 3:27:51 Fil-A; 05:13:26 5. Aaron Papa; Mandalay Bay/ McGhies; 30:19.3 Masters 55-99 Male 3. Coleen Knutson; Colvita/Outback Steakhouse; 1. Jon Argyle; Bountiful 3. Cameron Chambers; Carmichael Training 4. Dan Harper; Utah Valley University; 05:18:29 2:17:02 Bicycles p/b/ Threshold; 1:00:42 System; 4:18:47 5. Cameron Avery; SUU Helium Components; 1. Vic Miera; Microseal Racing Team; 27:37.3 2. Charles Palmer; FFKR Velosport Racing; 27:44.7 4. Cris Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 2. Justin Edwards; Oracle 4. Todd Shaffer; ProCycling; 4:19:52 05:28:37 2:17:09 Cycling; 1:01:02 5. Geoffrey Montague; Noble Cycling; 4:25:16 6. Joey Johnson; UVU Cycling / 3B Yoga COTBR; 3. Bill Pinckard; 28:28.2 We have 4. Scott Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 5. Margaret Douglass; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 3. Jim Wedge; Revolution; 6. Corey Larrabee; Kuhl; 4:25:20 05:45:17 Team; 2:17:12 1:02:26 7. Aaron Campbell; Bountiful Bicycle p/b 7. Taylor La; Utah Valley University; 06:18:13 28:32.7 5. Zan Treasure; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; Cat 3/4 Male tons of 4. Mark Pasternak; Revolution; Threshold Sports; 4:25:22 8. Joan Meiners; Utah State University 1. Brad Neagos; Natural Grocers; 2:30:23 1:02:40 8. Jace Heger; Bike Fix; 4:28:48 Harristone/Sun Valley Mortgage; 06:48:35 28:33.8 Masters Cat 1/2/3 35-99 Male 2. Scott Bauer; 2:30:23 5. Bart Preston; 1:02:48 9. Brian Tolbert; 4:30:16 3. Mael Glon; Canyon Bicycles; 2:30:27 race pho- Ex Men 19-29 10. Joshua McDowell; Colavita SW Cycling; 1. Louie Amelburu; Microseal Racing Team; 26:20.6 4. Sam Warford; Fort Lewis College; 2:30:27 1. Jake Yackle; Yackle Brothers 4:31:31 True Grit 100 mile Course 5. Michael Trussell; Harriston/Sun Valley Racing; 1:29:22 Open Female Open Male 2. Mark Schaefer; Microseal Racing Team; 27:35.9 tos posted 3. Ira Sorensen; Infinite Cycles; 27:44.7 Mortgage; 2:30:34 2. Bryson Deppe; Bountiful 1. Jen Jank; MTB Race News/Epic 1. Alex Grant; Sho-Air/Cannondale; 06:41:37 Cat 5 Male Bicycles p/b/ Threshold; 1:30:42 Brewing; 04:47:34 2. Cary Smith; Team CF;06:54:40 4. Scott Allen; Canyon Bicycles; 27:53.3 at 5. Simon Parsons; Infinite Cycles; 28:24.6 1. Joseph Stewart; UVU Cycling; 1:54:30 Masters Cat 4/5 35-99 Male 2. Ryan Duckworth; SUTC; 1:54:38 1. Colt Albrecht; Team Red Rock; 28:04.6 3. Alec Eror; 1:54:40 gallery. 2. Steve Schoonover; Plan 7/ Brightface; 4. Joe Hicks; Mandalay Bay/McGhie’s; 1:54:40 29:16.0 5. Dale Snyder; Las Vegas Cyclery; 1:54:42 cyclingu- 3. Bo Pitkin; COTBR; 29:35.0 Master 55-99 Male 4. Trey O’Neal; Contender Bicycles; 29:50.6 1. Norman Frye; Ski Utah Marketstar; 1:53:25 5. James Adinaro; Team Dialogue- 2. Scott Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; tah.com Porcupine; 30:14.1 1:53:25 Pro/1/2/3 Male 3. Zan Treasure; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; includ- 1. Cody Haroldsen; Ski Utah- Marketstar 1:53:25 Cycling; 25:37.7 4. Joseph Brubaker; Ski Utah; 1:57:09 2. William Buick; Natural grocers cycling 5. Jerald Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling ing recent team; 26:35.3 Team; 1:57:18 3. Renan Maia; Fort Lewis College; 26:57.3 Masters Cat 1/2/3 35-99 Male 'cross 4. Erik Slack; Canyon Bicycles- Shimano; 1. Ira Sorensen; Infinite Cycles; 2:35:19 27:00.0 2. Louie Amelburu; Microseal Racing Team: 5. Darren Goff; Intermountain Livewell 2:35:19 races. p/b BBC; 27:01.1 3. Mark Schaefer; Microseal Racing Team: 2:35:19 4. Simon Parsons; Infinite Cycles; 2:35:27 Criterium 5. Johnathan Edwards; Microseal Racing Team: Cat 1/2/3 Female 2:35:39 1. Devon Gorry; NOW and Novartis for Masters Cat 4/5 Male 1. Christoph Heinrich; Contender; 1:54:54 APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 9 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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ADVOCACY BOOK REVIEW Open Streets Salt Lake City – Ci.SLC.lovia will Book Review: Epic, Epicurean Open Streets to Cyclists on May 4, 2013 Ride: A British Bloke Bikes and mile route, said Colin Quinn-Hurst, The project has seen success with By Katie Harrington the city’s sustainable transportation more than 80 documented initiatives Breakfasts Across the Great specialist who is helping to coordi- thus far, each of which has helped The Open Streets Project – an nate the event. promote environmental, social, eco- initiative that temporarily closes city From 10 AM to 2:30 PM, auto- nomic, and public health awareness, Divide streets to automobile traffic in order mobile traffic will be closed along according to the project’s website. bound triumph and tribulation: the to promote walking and bicycling – 300 South/Broadway between 600 A 2011 survey following an Open food and the camaraderie. First, food: is coming to Salt Lake City on May West and 200 East, and on 200 East Streets event in St. Louis noted that did you know those salted nut rolls 4 as part of the city’s Year of the Bike between 300 South and 400 South, 100 percent of the people in atten- offer one of the best calorie-to-ounce efforts. Quinn-Hurst said. dance thought the event strengthened ratios for those looking to gobble up Open Streets originated in Bogotá, The route will connect to two their community, 94 percent felt that maximum sugary energy? Did you Colombia as the Ciclovía – meaning other events that will be going on the event improved their feelings know there is a town in New Mexico bicycle pathways – more than 30 downtown that day – the LiveGreen about the city, and 99 percent said the called Pie Town that offers an apple years ago. The Ciclovía continues to Festival and the Tour de Brewtah – event welcomed everyone. pie with chili pepper and piñon nuts? transform more than 70 miles of city and will promote local businesses A recent study conducted by sci- And did you know the British ask streets into car-free pathways that that reside on those streets. entists at Georgia State University for their to-go food as “takeaway” promote bicycling, walking, skating, The LiveGreen Festival will take found that the combination of and mean fries when they ask for jogging, yoga, and acrobats for more place at Library Square and will fea- Ciclovía events and the existence “chips” with a burger, both of which than 2 million citizens who utilize ture sustainable food and products, of bike lanes in Bogotá, Colombia can cause considerable translation the event every Sunday. services and ideas, and music and increased physical activity, commu- difficulty for rural diner employees? Bogotá’s festivities have inspired entertainment. nity trust, and social participation. But beyond its focus the pleasures similar events to take place all The Tour de Brewtah is a cycling “The Ciclovia and [bike lane] pro- of stuffing down tens of thousands over the world – from Brussels to tour of the city’s breweries. The grams have the potential to equitably of greasy calories to feed the raging Baltimore – in order to promote event will feature three different promote physical activity and pro- furnace of a body pushed to its lim- alternative forms of transportation, bicycle routes that each start and end vide a mobility alternative in com- its, the book resonates with a deep, physical activity, and a sense of com- at the Gallivan Center, but visit dif- plex urban settings such as Bogotá,” if slightly detached, appreciation munity. ferent breweries along the way. the study said. of the people with whom Howard “Opening our streets will be Open Streets events also promote By Aaron Phillips undertakes this odyssey. After pedal- Salt Lake City’s Plans good for health, good for business, local businesses. In St. Louis, 73 ing solo through miles upon miles Bike Utah and Salt Lake City’s and community-building as well,” percent of people spent money at a of dense forest in Montana, which Epic. It’s a word that gets bandied Transportation Division are hosting Quinn-Hurst said. restaurant or store along the route Howard begins to see as a “green about a lot these days: “dude, that the Salt Lake City Open Streets event and 68 percent of people became prison,” he eventually finds the suc- sushi was epic” or “dude, that Strava with help from community volun- The Open Streets Project aware of a businesses that they had cor of companionship among the segment is epic.” But what, really, teers. The Open Streets Project in North not been aware of before the event. rolling cast of characters racing the is epic? The event, named Open Streets America began in 2010 as a col- Quinn-Hurst said the city’s hope 2009 version of Tour Divide. This In his 2011 book Eat, Sleep, Ride, Salt Lake City – Ci.SLC.lovia, will laboration between the Alliance for for Open Streets in Salt Lake City loose-knit band of racers continues Paul Howard recounts a journey that feature various programs, activities, Biking & Walking and the Street is to get as many people walking on, with some changes in member- surely qualifies as epic: the nearly and informational booths along a 1.5 Plans Collaborative. and biking on the street as possible, ship due to the inevitable injuries 2,800 mile Tour Divide, a race from which will promote active lifestyles, and race abandons, all the way to the Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, supporting local, and being part of a race’s southern terminus. New Mexico across North America’s community. While Howard’s “stranger in a rugged spine, the Continental Divide. For more information about Open strange land of Wal-Marts and obese The book, aptly subtitled How I Streets in Salt Lake City or gen- people” shtick gets a bit tired toward Braved Bears, Badlands and Big erally, visit www.bikeslc.com and the end, this is a genuinely readable Breakfasts in My Quest to Cycle the openstreetsproject.org . For more on account on the whole. The author Tour Divide, offers a cyclist’s eye the LiveGreen Festival, visit liveg- paints a vivid, memorable and inspi- view of 27 days spent pedaling--and reenslc.com. For more on the Tour rational picture of this truly epic sometimes pushing--from Canada to de Brewtah, visit tourdebrewtah.org. undertaking, lacing the narrative with Mexico, climbing the equivalent of humor and keen observation to keep seven Mount Everests in the process. us rolling at a solid pace. In this case, the eye is attached to a keenly observant and wryly witty Brit, making for breezy reading, in Eat, Sleep, Ride: How I Braved contrast to the constant challenges Bears, Badlands, and Big Break- the writer and his fellow racers face. fasts in My Quest to Cycle the Two things are particularly prom- Tour Divide by Paul Howard inent in Howard’s narrative of cycle- Greystone Books, 2011.

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TECH The Foot-Pedal Connection ting professional trained in wedging. Finally, cleat rotation needs to be addressed. In general, the direction your feet point off the bike will be the same as when you are on the bike. When you walk, do your feet point outward or inward? If you jumped into the air, after landing, are your feet pointing straight ahead? The goal is to get your feet to automati- cally be in the center of the cleat’s rotational arc. Most cleats allow between 3-9 degrees of rotational float. Adjust the cleat so you’re centered and not constantly pressing up against the return spring or cleat release. Make sure when adjust- ing your cleats that your anklebones don’t hit the crank or your heels hit the chain stays of the bicycle. A proper fit on your bicycle will result in increased comfort, more toes are not jammed into the end of power, and better handling. Try By Tim Bochnowski your shoes will aid in comfort. the tips given above at home. To Second, check side-to-side cleat fine-tune your foot/pedal position, The foot / pedal connection is position, also clinically called medi- and your overall fit on your bike, one of the most valuable aspects of al/lateral cleat placement. Medial schedule an appointment with a any bike fit because our experience means toward the inside and lateral well-trained and experienced fitter. shows us that a lot of a rider’s pain means toward the outside. One of Comfort breeds performance. Keep and discomfort can originate in the the best ways to determine side-to- working at improving your position feet. Proper pedal setup can help side cleat position is to look at knee on your bike. eliminate foot and knee pain as well over toe alignment. Generally, the as help you increase your power on foot should be below the knee when Tim Bochnowski is a bicycle happen. the bike. Todays’ pedal systems have pedaling. If the knee is over the Bike Share - fitter and owner of Mountain Velo Now remember, we needed at greatly improved and shoes have got- outside of the foot, move the foot Continued from page 17 LLC (mountainvelo.com), a cy- least $800,000 to get a starter sys- ten stiffer. Clipless pedals are easy outward by pushing the cleat inward cling performance center located started as community projects where tem in place. Over 60% of that to enter and exit and offer a variety on the shoe. If the knee goes inward in Park City, UT. Tim started fitting donated bicycles, often in poor con- of adjustments. Adjusting pedals toward the bicycle frame when you money would go towards the capital bicycles in 1985 and has been dition, were all painted the same and cleats is extremely important. pedal, then the foot may need to be purchase of bicycles, stations, solar trained by BIKEFIT, Slowtwitch, color and released into an urban Here’s how… moved inward (cleat moved toward center of a city. A “find a bike, ride panels, docks, freight, installation Retul and several other fitting First, adjust fore/aft cleat posi- the outside of the shoe) to be more a bike” mentality. These programs and assembly. The other costs would tion. Generally, the ball of your foot under the knee. Not all cleats or techniques and tools. rarely if ever were successful. Bikes go towards operations. Things like should be directly over the pedal axle. shoes allow for side-to-side adjust- were stolen, vandalized or thrown maintenance on the bikes, grant While some cyclists find position- ment. Some pedal systems offer into a river. writing, community outreach, fun- ing the center of their cleat behind different length spindles, or you can Bikes that weren’t destroyed draising, marketing, legal, adminis- the ball of their foot (the bump on increase stance width (also some- were not maintained and people trative costs and “rebalancing” the the inside of your foot behind the times referenced as Q-factor) by add- didn’t know where they were, which bikes. Rebalancing is moving the big toe) comfortable, others like to ing spacer washers to the pedal axles. makes it hard to plan a commute. bikes around the network of stations place the center of the pedal spindle Third, forefoot tilt and angle When Salt Lake City Mayor so that there are always a given even closer to the bump (behind the is very important and often over- Becker began seeing Bike Share sys- amount of bicycles and open docks pinky toe) on the outside of the foot. looked. Foot “hot spots”, inward Support your tems utilizing GPS and automated available. It wouldn’t be good if If you feel strain in your calf, have knee dives and leg length issues locking systems in Europe and more you arrive at a station and it’s either could be addressed by insoles, wedg- local bike shop! recently in the U.S. in 2010 in cit- toe numbness or burning pain in completely empty or completely full. the ball of the foot, try moving your ing and shimming. BIKEFIT® Cleat ies like Denverhttp://denver.bcycle. The $25,000 was used to research cleat slightly rearward on your shoe. Wedges® inventor Paul Swift states com/, he asked the Salt Lake City different models such as profit vs. If you feel sore under the arch, try that over 90% of the population’s Transportation Division to look into moving your cleat slightly forward. feet tilt inward or outward. If inter- it. I was the lead researcher on this non-profit, public/private partner- Also, making sure you are not over ested in having your forefoot or leg project. An RFP was written, but ships and a variety of fee-structures. tightening your shoe straps and your length checked, contact a bicycle fit- the City didn’t have any funding It was difficult to find lots of data available at the time. And certainly because there were only a few cit- not enough to come up with the ies in the U.S. at this time that had $800,000 it would take to get a operational Bike Share programs, skeleton system of 10 or so Bike while others were completing their Share stations up and running. So first year of operations. the Director for the Salt Lake City We eventually decided that a Transportation Division, Tim Harpst, non-profit model that was a pub- asked Jason Mathis, Executive lic/private partnership was the best Director for the Downtown Alliance, option and began fundraising with if they would be interested in taking the help of the Salt Lake Chamber the lead. USE DISCOUNT CODE "APRILSHOWERS" FOR $10 OFF The Downtown Alliance has a of Commerce. In February of 2012, great track record of serving as an we were lucky enough to find a fan- incubator for a variety of initia- tastic title sponsor in SelectHealth tives and are still in charge of many and so far we’ve raised enough projects that benefit our community, money to purchase 10 stations and including the Downtown Farmer’s 100 bicycles. The more sponsors and Market at Pioneer Park, The SLC grants we find, the more stations and Live Green Festival, First Night, bikes we buy. Eve, Dine-O-Round, The Holiday Green Bike was created to be Arts and Craft Market and most Utah’s Bike Share brand. Salt Lake recently the Jingle Bus: http://www. City will be the guinea pig but the downtownslc.org/events/jingle-bus . long-term goal is to have Bike Share Jason saw the potential that stations across the region, connected Bike Share could have on making by light rail, and to have a universal Downtown an even better place to access pass that is compatible with live, work and play. But it wasn’t until he used Washington DC’s UTA’s “tap it” pass. The next Utah Capital Bike Share that he became municipalities to connect to SLC a passionate advocate. Bike Share with their own satellite In June of 2011, the Downtown bike share systems will most likely Alliance received $25,000 and me be Ogden and Provo. from Salt Lake City to see if we For more information, visit could make a Bike Share program greenbikeslc.com. 12 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

ADVOCACY LEGISLATION 2013 to be the Year of the Bike in Salt Lake Six Bicycle Bills Pass the City and County Utah Legislature in the 2013 between 600 West and 200 East and the quality of bicycling and commut- By Katie Harrington feature a LiveGreen Festival and the ing throughout Utah over the next Tour de Brewtah event – a cycling several years. Session Salt Lake City’s Transportation tour of the city’s breweries. The city’s bicycling website – Division has coined 2013 the “Year Other Year of the Bike efforts bikeslc.com – highlights all of the By Dan Fazzini Jr. of the Bike” – a movement that include Salt Lake County’s creation Year of the Bike plans – includ- includes partnership with Salt Lake of the County Connectivity Project, ing bicycle infrastructure updates, The “Year of the Bike” was alive and well on Utah’s Capitol Hill this County, UTA, UDOT, University which will more efficiently connect cycling related events, and how to year. By the time you read this, these will all likely be signed by the of Utah, and other organizations bicycle lanes between counties and get involved in the city’s growing Governor and will be effective on July 1, 2013. There were six bicycle throughout Utah – in order to to major destinations. bicycle culture. related bills up for consideration which passed. increase bicycle riding and safe prac- Bike Utah is hosting a Bicycling Perhaps the main goal for the tices throughout the state. Summit at the University of Utah Year of the Bike is to promote edu- HB294 and HB297 give motorists more options to pass cyclists safely The Year of the Bike will fea- later this year and the city is working cation and awareness about cycling when there is only one lane for traffic. They allow a motorist to pass a ture new proposed bike infrastruc- with Salt Lake’s cycling community safety. cyclist by crossing the yellow stripe in a no-passing zone or using the ture plans, community outreach, and on a new Bicycling and Pedestrian “We’re very aware of doing every- two-way-turn lane, when it is safe of course. For details, visit: le.utah. thing we can to create a safe coex- gov/~2013/bills/static/HB0294.html and le.utah.gov/~2013/bills/static/ istence of the different modes of HB0297.html. transportation,” Raymond said. “We have people on bikes, people in cars, HB299 clarifies the definition of the bicycle and allows lights to be pedestrians, and public transit. One mounted to the rider rather than the bicycle. The definition clarification of our big goals is not only to grow refers to bikes, trikes and quads with 14” or greater, (so Big Wheels don’t participation and awareness, but cer- qualify as a “bicycle”) which must be less than 75 lbs. and have cranks tainly promote education about safe permanently affixed. Thus it would not apply to the larger battery operated operations.” ‘bikes’ which look like and are the size of a 50cc scooter. The change for Local retailers and non-profits the lighting and reflectors still carry the 500-foot visibility requirement, are also doing their part to promote but now they can also “just” be mounted to the rider such as a helmet light. bike culture and the city’s Year of the Cyclists are required to have a front lamp, rear lamp or reflectors, and side Bike efforts. lamps or reflectors from a half an hour after sunset to half an hour before The Bicycle Collective offers free sunrise, or during other low light conditions. For details, visit le.utah. bicycling valet services for cyclists gov/~2013/bills/static/HB0299.html. who ride to many of the Year of the Bike events, such as the Downtown HB316 allows those driving both motorcycles and bicycles to proceed Farmer’s Market and the Twilight through a red light which they determine does not detect their presence after Concert Series. waiting at least 90 seconds provided it can be done safely. It also clarifies FRESH – a clothing boutique in when roadway authorities may reasonably prohibit bicycles from using the Above: UDOT second in command Carlos Braceras speaks at the Year of the 9th and 9th neighborhood – has roadway and that they must provide an alternative route. A caveat: this the Bike press conference on March 12, 2013. UDOT plans to increase bike been a bike-friendly retailer since is only an “affirmative defense” which means you can still be ticketed, facilities on UDOT roads, and to work more closely with local communi- it opened in 2009 and continues to but can have the charge dismissed after arguing your case in front of the ties. Photo: Dave Iltis incorporate cycling into their busi- judge, and we must review next legislative session. For details, visit le.utah. ness. gov/~2013/bills/static/HB0316.html Ian Wade, the boutique’s owner, a wide variety of cycling related Master Plan, which is scheduled for said FRESH offers a ten percent dis- HB324 clarifies that a bicycle may pass on the right by being off the events. completion later this year. count to customers who travel to the roadway such as in the shoulder (but still not using a right turn lane), but it “Cyclists are out all year round,” UTA will install more efficient store on their bikes. still must be done in a safe manner (so clear the intersection and driveways City Council Member Stan Penfold bicycle racks on every new bus “We are trying to make people if passing stopped cars to your left). For details, visit le.utah.gov/~2013/ said. “I am amazed and impressed that is purchased, according to UTA aware that commuting by bicycle is bills/static/HB0324.html. with people who are out cycling in General Manager Mike Allegra. The a feasible option,” Wade said. “You the snow, people who have made that new bicycle racks will hold three can get around day by day on a bike. SB104, the Vulnerable Road User Law, enhances penalties for motorists commitment. That’s what Year of the bicycles in order to accommodate We want to reward people who do who act recklessly or harass vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists, Bike is about: facilitating opportuni- growing cyclist ridership, as opposed that.” bicyclists, pedestrians, roadside workers and emergency personnel who are ties to really get out as a community to the racks that are in place now, According to BicycleBenefits.org, outside their vehicle. It also removed the “or other safe distance” from the and participate in cycling.” which only hold two. FRESH is one of 85 bicycle-friendly three foot law. For details, visit le.utah.gov/~2013/bills/static/SB0104.html. One of the city’s inspirations to UTA will also be installing bicy- businesses in Salt Lake City that make 2013 the Year of the Bike cle hooks on existing and new TRAX offer incentives for cyclists. Other bills of interest which did not make it out of committee: was due to the fact that there were trains this spring, which will help Raymond said local retailers and already numerous bicycle related facilitate the growing number of private sector partnerships will con- SB121 would have required that busses be given the right-of-way once events scheduled, said Art Raymond, cyclists who use public transporta- tinue to enhance bike culture in Salt they have put their signal and want to pull out from a stop. This is in con- the Director of Communications at tion on a daily basis, Allegra said. Lake City. trary to the basic traffic principal of the duty of the driver of the vehicle Mayor Ralph Becker’s office. “On good days, we’re carrying “We want to bring more people changing lanes to concede the right-of-way to vehicles already in the lane. One such event is Salt Lake close to 1500 people on bicycles,” into the mix and get more people It would have required vehicles in the lane to essentially slam on the breaks City’s Bike Share program, which Allegra said. “Active transportation involved – and ultimately get more to allow the bus to enter which is a problem in a car trusting that the one is scheduled to debut on April 8th at is the focus of where we need to be people on bikes,” he said. behind you will stop with all the distractions today, but could be deadly to 10:30 A.M. The program will launch in the future.” “The world seems different when someone on a bicycle, motorcycle or smaller car. For details, visit le.utah. with 13 Bike Share kiosks through- The Utah Department of you’re on a bike,” Braceras added. gov/~2013/bills/static/SB0121.html. out the city and will feature bikes Transportation will incorporate “People will wave at you. You wave that are user-friendly and convenient, bicycle detection technology into at other cyclists. It brings us all SB201 would have added back into the eminent domain law the ability Raymond said. traffic signals on Salt Lake City’s together in a way that doesn’t happen to use eminent domain for bike trails. The law was changed a few years “It’s about making non-automo- streets, said Deputy Director Carlos when we’re in our vehicles.” ago to specifically prohibit the use of eminent domain for bike, pedestrian, bile transit options more available,” Braceras said. For more information about Year and equestrian trails. The changes are needed to restore this little used, Raymond said. “The whole purpose “Sometimes we’re always think- of the Bike, visit www.bikeslc.com. but important power for municipalities. More work needs to be done to is for people to be able to do these ing about the next opportunities with- address the various interested parties and stakeholders’ concerns and this short, hot trips on bicycles. You can out really appreciating how amazing bill will likely return next year. For details, visit le.utah.gov/~2013/bills/ grab a bike at any kiosk and you can it is here in Utah,” Braceras said. static/SB0201.html. return it at any kiosk. It’s another “This is one of the best places in the way for us to do good work on behalf world to cycle and I am excited about Overall, bicycle issues fared well in 2013. Some of the issues left on the of the public.” the opportunities in the future.” table may be discussed over the summer or during the interim hearings in Another event called Open Streets UDOT will also make useful bike the fall including, clarifying the definition and use of a bike lane, the util- is scheduled to take place on May infrastructure improvements during Tell our ity of the current bicycle registration system and bicycle specific funding 4th. An Open Streets event tempo- road preservation projects, Braceras mechanisms. Be sure to thank your local representatives for their support rarily allows city streets to be used said. Advertisers that (or lack thereof) with an email or phone call or political support. The full exclusively for bicycling, jogging, “We’re going to work with the text of the bills and your representatives may be found at: le.utah.gov. You walking, and other non-automobile community to understand what you saw their ad can also call Governor Herbert’s office at 801-538-1000 or email gherbert@ means of transportation. their cycling plans are in that area,” in utah.gov to ask him to sign all of these bills. “These events encourage new Braceras said. “We will try to imple- people to try walking and bicycling ment bike lanes if they make sense.” cycling utah! Dan Fazzini Jr. is a Bicycle League Bicycle Safety Instructor has in a comfortable and fun environ- This new commitment marks a been actively involved in bicycle advocacy for the past 10 years, cur- ment,” the city’s Department of sea change in UDOT toward the rently sits on the Taylorsville Planning Commission and the Utah Transportation website said. inclusion of convenient bike infra- Recreational Trails Advisory Council and is a past chair of the Salt Salt Lake City’s Open Streets will structure in its road plans to date – a Lake County BAC and former board member of Bike Utah. take place on 300 South/Broadway, measure that could greatly enhance APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 13

Speaking of Spokes But I think it is this: While this Continued from page 2 feels singular to me, I don’t believe a much better skier, and it is by far it is. There are a whole lot of baby- my first love. boomers out there, and probably a As for biking, that season is just good portion of them are having coming on so that remains to be similar experiences, or other aging seen. However, I have been out a few issues, to a greater or lesser degree. times and have some initial indica- After all, we all age, and eventu- tions. First, I have a hard time getting ally things begin to take us down. on a bike because I cannot stretch my Ironically, it is a part of being alive. hips far enough apart. Go ahead. Tie I take some comfort in knowing a rope around your thighs so that you I am not alone in this, though I wish can only spread them about six inch- it on no one. And maybe there are es, and then try to get on your bike. those of you who will also find com- It ain’t easy, either from a rolling fort and strength in reading this, and start (the dang seat gets in the way), knowing others experience the pain, or standing still (you can tilt the bike frustration and anxiety of getting old. only so far before you cannot step far Maybe this helps us face the steady enough over it). I have taken to look- tromp of time and its effects with a ing for curbs, steps, a rock, anything little more confidence and courage. to gain some elevation to help me get But back to the present. So after my leg over the bike. all the doctor visits, two MRIs, sev- Once on, the old (pun intended) eral x-rays, back and hip injections legs still work just fine, except for and probing questions for the doc- a bit of groin pain. Interestingly and tors, here is the consensus: Get the thankfully, my lower left back is not hip replaced. It will feel and work much of a problem while riding. much better, and it may help the Still, I am hopeful, so long as I able back. There may be more to deal to climb on the bike. with there, but if so, the hip surgery But aside from those particular may help buy some time. activities, the hip and, particularly, Of course, if those issues resolve, the back are generally creating some it will only pave the way for me to real angst. Standing up means tak- focus on the other issues delineated ing a little extra time to loosen the above which, for the time being, lower back and hip before walking, have faded in the background. So, and then concentrating on walking who knows? Maybe these particular as normally as possible. Walking pains are blessings in disguise. long distances means I pay for it Anyway, despite all this, life is later (sore groin, stiff hip, sore and great. It really is. I can be thankful stiff back). these issues have come about at age And then there are the other things. You see, my mother blessed 62, not 42 or even 22. And I cer- me, albeit unwittingly and certainly tainly acknowledge there are great unwillingly, with a healthy dose of numbers of others who deal with far arthritis. So, there is the pain in my more serious issues, and have done left knee, my right index finger, my so throughout their lives. I truly am right shoulder, stiffness generally, blessed. I have a special spouse, chil- degenerating eyesight, the begin- dren who are good people and great nings of a cataract, ventral hernia . friends, grandchildren who never . . my gosh, I am a freaking hypo- cease to amaze and, more important- chondriac. ly, entertain, good friends and com- Actually, not a hypochondriac. munity, a comfortable lifestyle and a Just a regular guy feeling the aggra- good bike. Actually, several of them. vations of aging. And having been So, as long as I can continue an active person, these aggravations to mount one of them and turn the are frustrating and, to be honest, even pedals over, I will be on the road, depressing. So why am I sharing all counting my blessings, and enjoying this? Indeed, even as I write this, I this beautiful world and exhilarating am still asking myself that question. sport. Join me.

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UTAH BIKE INDUSTRY Waltworks Bicycles Relocates Custom Bike Business to Salt Lake City other bike companies and the actual construction (i.e. welding and paint- ing and such) of my bikes is pretty utilitarian - I don’t do any fancy paint jobs or decorative stuff in general. So the value I provide is mostly in the design side, though of course I also do a great job with the construc- tion and offer a nice lifetime war- ranty and such as well. I’ve designed more mountain bikes (especially 29” wheel mountain bikes) than all but a few people on earth.

What are the elements you like most about your job? The best thing about my job is interacting with customers and figur- ing out what geometry/parts/setup is Above: One of the many fine frames from Waltworks. going to make them happiest. Plus Right Walt Wehner and one of his custom built cargo bikes. don’t be afraid to take the lane and first custom bike I ever built was for the flexible hours rule. The worst Photos: Jennifer Leahy, leahyphotography.com make the cars wait for you if you Sarah for her birthday, I started it in thing is probably that it’s quite lonely think that’s the safest way to go. 2003 and finished in March 2004. a lot of the time and some of the tasks bunch of bike frames) or to go up to can be very repetitive. By Jennifer Leahy Park City to ride. How did you get into cycling What kind of bikes do you build? in the first place? First memory or Any construction or design specifics What can a potential customer Walt Wehner, of Waltworks Observations since moving from experience biking? What do you you’d like to share? expect from Waltworks, in terms of Bicycles, has been in the business of Boulder to Salt Lake City? like about cycling? What keeps you I am mostly known for mountain ordering, cost, and wait time? building custom bike frames for the Salt Lake City is not as bike doing it? bikes but I do almost everything I usually have about a six to nine past ten years. This summer, he and friendly as Boulder, but that’s mostly There is a long, semi-funny story including road, cyclocross, track, month wait list and I ask potential his family relocated to Salt Lake City an accident of topography - Boulder about my first “real” cycling experi- cargo, commuter, tandem, etc. I can customers for a $200 deposit to hold from Boulder, CO. He and his wife, has three or four creek drainages that ence. Suffice to say it involved a girl, build bikes with any method but I their place in line. Some customers Sarah, are both avid bike commuters, run through town and flood peri- my ego being crushed, and losing a generally TIG weld. I build exclu- come visit me in person for fit- and Walt uses a custom-built cargo odically, so you can’t build anything lot of skin but having to act as if I’d sively with steel. I think the thing that ting/design consultation, others just bike for most basic errands. I caught near them, which is perfect for bike had fun in order to salvage my pride. makes me a little bit unique among send in their measurements via the up with Walt (who also happens to be paths. So in Boulder, it’s relatively The second ride went better, and framebuilders is that I’m much more internet. Cost is $1500 for a custom a neighbor of mine), and asked him a easy to get almost anywhere in town the rest is history. That was about interested in how fit and frame geom- frame, and from $3000 up for a com- few cycling-related questions: without ever being on a surface street. 1999. I enjoy pretty much everything etry interact to produce the right ride plete bike. Salt Lake City was laid out, as we about riding bikes: exercise, fresh air for a customer than most. A lot of You can reach Waltworks Bicycles What kind(s) of biking do you do all know, on a grid, so those natural (sometimes), and freedom to explore people can fit someone to a bike at [email protected] or 303- these days? What type of commuting opportunities for bike paths were the outdoors. I actually sort of feel but then they mostly don’t think 359-9392 or online at waltworks. do you do, and when? mostly lost. All in all, though, I find trapped in a car and I really hate to much about how that fit (which is com. I ride my mountain bike on most it to be pretty pleasant for bike com- drive them. really basically just three points in days when the weather is nice, so muting, at least in the university/ space - bottom bracket, saddle, and Jennifer Leahy is a photogra- probably something like 10 hours a downtown area. When did you first get into bike handlebar) needs to interact with the pher living in Salt Lake City. You week. I also pretty much get around building? positioning of the wheels and weight can find her work at leahyphotog- town exclusively by bike. I only Thoughts/advice for other com- I’ve been in business since 2004, distribution to get a bike that actually raphy.com. really drive to haul heavy stuff (i.e. muters? building bikes in one way or another rides the way it needs to. I do a lot of tanks of welding gas or a whole Have a bell, have a light, and as a hobby since about 1999. The design consulting for individuals and 2013 Utah Bike Summit to be Held at the University of Utah on April 26

Bike Utah is hosting the Fifth Annual Utah Bike Summit on Friday, April 26 at the University of Utah Guest House. The 2013 Utah Bike Summit: Keep Utah Rolling! brings together bicycle and trail advocates, representatives from our bike industries, cycling event promoters, city planners, representatives from Utah’s tourism industry, local and state gov- ernment officials with one common goal, to promote biking in Utah. This year’s summit focus is Keep Utah Rolling! Utah has been making great progress over the years and the summit will help keep us rolling towards a bright future. The 2013 keynote speaker is Tim Blumenthal, President of Bikes Belong. Bikes Belong is a national organization whose mission is very simple - to put more people on bicycles more often. Tim Blumenthal recently inspired over 800 advocates from 50 states at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC. The program will feature the vision of local leaders and advocates. Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams will welcome attendees and talk about the progress in Salt Lake County. A featured round table discus- sion will include leaders from Utah Transit Authority, Utah Department of Transportation, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Mountainlands Association of Governments and Utah State Senator Wayne Niederhauser. There will also be breakout sessions on trails and trail development, and a state of the trails discussion hosted by Trails Utah. Finally Senator Todd Weiler, sponsor of the Vulnerable Users of Highways bill that passed the Utah legislation this session, will join attendees to discuss the legislative process and how to get more involved. Bike Utah is encouraging participants to ride or take alternative trans- portation to the Summit. UTA once again will be providing free TRAX rides to the summit. Vehicle parking is limited. The Utah Bike Summit is sponsored by Bonneville Cycling Club, Specialized, SOAR Communications, QBP, UTA, Alta Planning and Design, Primal Wear, GOED, UDOT, Road Respect, Christensen & Hymas Law Firm, Tour of Utah, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Cycling Utah, Harmons, Trails Utah, and Fehr and Peers. For the full program and registration, visit www.BikeUtah.org/ BikeSummit.

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ROAD RACING Haroldsen and Nalder Take Honors at Tour del Sol said he judged his lead by the length- ening shadows and knew he was safe. I also asked Erick how he felt about his crit win. He replied, “Winning today; I wouldn’t have been there without my teammates’ help…” Then he explained that his teammates helped control the pack and covered each other’s mistakes. And added, “The goal today wasn’t who won, but that our team won.” Fade to Sunday Morning. The road race started at 8:00am in the cold shadows of Utah’s Gunlock Road. Warmth beckoned around the second bend. The pro men 1-2-3, with 80 miles ahead, lined up first. The whistle blew and they were off! Top: Breanne Nalder (DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7 - far left) won two stages The pro women 1-2-3 launched at and the overall in the women's Pro/1/3 category. Shawn Kirton. 8:20am and were quickly bathed in College) crossed for 3rd at 2.09’23”. SLACK Erik 321 Canyon Right: Cody Haroldsen (Ski Utah - Marketstar) won the time trial sunlight as they rounded the second Over all The Tour Del Sol 2013 Bicycles- Shimano 5:07:06 3 and held on to win the overall. Photos: Todd Ellis. See more at corner and disappeared from view. was a roaring success! Women Pro 1-2-3 Ellisprophoto.com Near tragedy struck in the men’s The overall men and women’s NALDER Breanne 275 DNA category 5 road race shortly after pro 1-2-3 podium standings are as Cycling p/b Plan7 3:17:39 1 their 9:00am start. A 15 cycle pileup follows: GORRY Devon 194 NOW and Using the old airport for the crite- marred mile 8 of their 40 mile circuit. Men Pro 1-2-3 Novartis for MS 3:17:44 2 By Roland Byrd rium was a stroke of genius! The 1.2 According to James Lavelle, the HAROLDSEN Cody 202 Ski HILL Megan 212 DNA Cycling mile loop is smooth, free of distrac- first rider down, a few aggressive Utah - Marketstar Cycling 5:06:20 1 p/b Plan7 3:19:37 3 On Saturday, March 23, riders tions, and catches sunlight all day. riders tried to make an early move. HUFFMAN Hunter 218 Canyon from Utah, Colorado, and Nevada One rider even mentioned that both One clipped James’ handlebars and Bicycles- Shimano 5:06:51 2 See results on page 8. lined up in the early morning cold to the TT and criterium courses were another hit his wheel. sign in for the first event of the 2013 the best she’d ever raced. That was it. Tour Del Sol—the Time Trial (TT). Review the criterium results and you’ll quickly realize it was an event He went down and the other 14 The forecast promised a mild day dominoed after. One rider suffered of warmth and sunshine but the sun for packs. Headwinds forced riders together. A few braved escapes in a broken collar bone and was trans- hadn’t worked its magic yet. Wind ported to the hospital. The rest had chilled, the riders shivered in cold every heat but like a wolf pack hunt- ing a lone deer, the riders in each bumps, bruises, and road rash. and anticipation as they awaited their With injuries to his buttocks, legs, turn to heat up the 20K course at St. class chased down breakaways and ate their lead. and arms, James looked in rough George’s Southern Parkway. shape. But he kept a good head about In the women’s 1-2-3 class, The exception was Spencer Derby (Revolution/Café Rio) in the Masters the accident and said, “What always Breanne Nalder (DNA Cycling/Plan bums you out is when it’s stuff that 7) set a blistering pace, blasting 35+ A 1-2-3. Spencer started pulling away with 2 laps left. He steadi- didn’t have to happen. And this was through the course in 31:01.07— ly increased his lead and sprinted just silly! There was no need for 11.37 ahead of 2nd place, Devon across the finish 4.0 seconds before them to get that aggressive that early Gorry (NOW/Novartis), and a full the pack! Would that offset his low in the race…” 1:06.05 ahead of 3rd place, Megan rank, 24th in the TT? Not by much, Most of the riders in the accident, Hill (DNA/Plan7)! but it inspired the competitor in me. including James, dropped out of the Burning asphalt seemed to In women’s 1-2-3 criterium (45 race. But one or two managed to fin- trail Cody Haroldsen (Ski Utah/ minutes); Devon Gorry, Keri Gibson ish despite their injuries. Marketstar) as he smoked the men’s (DNA/Plan 7), and Catherine Kim At 9:55am a group of three pro 1-2-3 TT in 25:37.68! In 2nd, William (DNA/Plan 7) led the charge across men flew past the starting line. The Buick (Natural Grocers) trailed the finish with an average speed of second leg of the road race wel- 57.58 off the pace at 26:35.26 and 29.589 MPH. comed them with no competition in 3rd place, Renan Maia (Fort Lewis In the men’s 1-2-3 criterium sight. College) finished 1:19.61 behind (60 minutes); Erick Slack (Canyon At 10:00am the rest of the pro Cody at 26:57.29. Bicycles/Shimano)—who started rid- men swarmed past the start like One rider (Gary Porter) went ing when he was 12—sat straight angry hornets in hot pursuit of the down in the 55+ Masters TT and up in celebration of his win before enemy. was rushed to the local hospital. crossing the finish line. To the unini- But the hornets never caught their Thankfully his injuries were rela- tiated it seemed he risked losing the foe. In the end Hunter Huffman, tively minor and he was released crit with such a bold move. But the finished the pro men’s road race at shortly after. official film showed he was still a 3.41’33” with a grueling 200m uphill The morning grew steadily warm- full bike length ahead of Brett Peters sprint to the finish line. Erick Slack er as riders finished the TT and (Sonic Boom Racing p/b Lucky and Chris Putt came in 2 and 3 at moved to the criterium. Crystal skies Pie) and Hunter Huffman (Canyon 3.42’27” and 3.42’33” respectively. and a mild breeze greeted them atop Bicycles/Shimano) when his front Like true champions, Breanne the bluff that’s home to the old St. wheel touched the finish line. Nalder and Devon Gorry battled each George Airport. When I asked Erick about this, he other up the 200m incline to the fin- ish. No quarter was asked or given. They ended the women’s pro road race in a photo finish at 2.09’00”. Breanne barely edged Devon for the win. Lauren Catlin (Ft. Lewis

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COMMUTING Cycling Utah will be giv- Bike Share to Launch in Salt Lake City on April 8, 2013 ing away a Bike Share You don’t have to ask yourself, you’re trying to do is cross the street. Membership and Helmet. did I bring my lock? Pump? Spare But you never thought about it until Check tube? Lights? Change of shoes? Bike you had the experience. facebook.com/cyclingutah or Share creates a scenario that makes it My hope is that when more people cyclingutah.com/catego- easy for someone to try riding a bike know how it feels to have a car blow ry/contests/ instead of taking a car. And it will past, inches from knocking you over result in a large segment of people only to arrive at the light seconds experiencing cycling for transporta- before you, that they will realize how tion for the first time. scary and frustrating that experience they exit the train. Or it’s inconve- I believe that the average non- is and not repeat the behavior when nient for them to get to the train in the biking motorist will try Bike Share they are driving, because life is all first place. because it’s convenient and have a about shared experiences. change of heart towards how they feel Plus you don’t have to bring your about cyclists in the road. People are Bike Share and Mass Transit bike with you on the train, which can unlikely to change their perspective Another great thing about Bike be inconvenient at best or miss your about something until they become a Share is that it will serve as an bus entirely because the bike racks on participant in it. enhancement to existing public transit the front of the bus are already full. Think about trying to cross a busy options in Salt Lake City. Wouldn’t Each bus can only carry two bikes at don’t need to bring a lock because street downtown. When you’re driv- you be more inclined to take Trax if any given time (although 3 bikes on By Ben Bolte you’re not concerned with the bike ing, the person in the crosswalk is you could grab a bike from a station busses are on the way). or its parts being stolen. Your clothes in your way, and many a muffled located at your stop that allows you Greenbike, Salt Lake City’s Bike are protected by a full chain guard, expletive has been uttered about how to drop off the bike at another station Brief History of Bike Share Share Program will launch on April 8, dress guard and fenders. A wider seat, that pedestrian acts like he owns the that’s at your destination? Bike Share Bike Share programs have been 2013 at10:30 a.m. at Gallivan Center upright & step-thru frame makes for place or needs to hurry up. After addresses what’s known as the first around for a long time in many dif- (225 South Main St.). Greenbike is a comfortable and reliable ride in all, you’re driving. You’ve got some- and last mile problem of mass transit. ferent forms all over the world. Many a 501(c)3 non-profit organization & an urban environment. My personal where important to be! Currently, people often have to walk public/private partnership between favorite part is that you’re not respon- When you’re the pedestrian, it’s several blocks to a couple miles to Continued on page 11 Salt Lake City, The Salt Lake City sible for maintenance. terrifying. Cars are zipping by and all reach their desired destination once Downtown Alliance and private sec- tor sponsors like SelectHealth. The following is a an explanation of bike share and it’s history.

What’s a Bike Share Program? A Bike Share program is a network of many Bike Share stations, where members can take any bike, from any station, as many times as they like for a small membership fee. A 24-hour Access Pass, 7-day or Annual Membership lets you take unlimited 30min trips at no extra charge! Every time you dock a bike, you get a fresh 30min. If you keep one bike out longer than 30min you get charged a usage fee. Instead of renting one specific bike (bike rental), your GREENbike Membership gives you access to all the bikes at every down- town Bike Share station. If you’re not riding your GREENbike, don’t chain it up some- where or keep it in your office. Return your GREENbike to any Bike Share station so someone else can take a ride. That’s why we call it sharing. To buy a membership, visit green- bikeslc.com. Rates are $5 for 24 hours, $15 for 7 days, and $75 per year. Bikes are free for the first 30 minutes, $2 for the next 30, and $5 for each additional 30 minutes.

Bike Share is not Bike Rental Bike Rental is paying for a spe- cific bike (road, mountain, etc), for a specific person (guy/girl, big/small), for a specific amount of time (usually 24hours or more). You are responsible for that bike. You need a lock. You load it in your car. You take it in your hotel room. GREENbikes are designed for one purpose, short trips in the city by people wearing regular clothes and carrying ordinary stuff. They don’t take you up the canyon and they don’t take you down the mountain. The bikes are one sizes fits all (4’ 6” to 6’ 4”) and the only thing you might have to adjust is the seat. Bike Share trips are short trips that get you from point A to point B (typi- cally 30 minutes or less). Stations are near other stations and popular desti- nations for food, drink, and entertain- ment. “Grab a bike from wherever you are and drop the bike off wherever you end up.”

Bike Share and Convenience Bike Share removes the standard deterrents of riding a bike in the city and is focused on convenience. You 18 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

SHOP TALK Robert Hamlin Bicycles Aims to Keep It Simple East Center Street. I have changed the name of the shop a few times, but I will always just be Robert Hamlin Bicycles in the future. My goal is to keep it simple. I want to help people obtain simple, inexpensive, utilitar- ian bicycles that are comfortable and efficient to ride. That balance is not easy to achieve.

Your shop appears to be a labor of love in many regards, how did your love for handcrafted bikes come to life? Where has it taken you? I have been in love with bicycles my entire life! BMX in the early 70s, a Raleigh Rapide 10-speed in 6th grade, road racing in college, Above: Robert Hamlin Bicycles aims to keep it simple and to put people mountain bike racing in the 90s, and on bikes. Photo: Courtesy Robert Hamlin. now Cyclocross is my passion. I Right: Robert Hamlin racing in the Utah Cyclocross Series on November 3, helped sell bicycles in several shops 2012 and sporting his trademark mustache handlebars. Photo: Dave Iltis during college. I worked for Carl (mre at gallery.cyclingutah.com Strong in Bozeman, Montana. Carl is absolutely the best handcrafted frame builder out there. Helping to build mustache handlebars that are easily steel bicycle frames has shaped my By Jared Eborn spotted at the Utah Cyclocross Series current beliefs and business model. races. I do not build bicycle frames, but What do you do when you’re midge.htm. The On-One Midge bar LOGAN – Tucked away, almost I try to get customers the next best not tinkering with single speed has so many wonderful advantages unnoticeable on Logan’s Center Here’s a quick Question and thing. The first step is to ask the bikes and racing cyclocross? when riding a cyclocross bike sin- Street in a nondescript building with- Answer look at Robert Hamlin customer how they want to ride a I am a wildlife ecologist. My glespeed or fixed gear, huge leverage, out flashing neon or bling in the win- Bicycles. bicycle, or better yet, how they envi- spouse is the national expert on incredible control, and your hands in dows is one of Utah’s most unique sion themselves riding a bicycle five wildlife crossing structures and road the drops, close to where they would bike shops. What inspired you to open up years in the future. With a vision in ecology. We met in graduate school, be on the hoods in a normal set-up. You won’t find a $10,000 tri- such a unique bike shop? mind, I begin with a quality, yet inex- and I work for her. I spend quite The set-up requires some first hand pensive, production steel frame from athlon bike or a Pro Tour worthy My favorite bicycle shop in a bit of time in Montana monitor- knowledge, a long steerer tube, a Soma or Pake (both are from Merry ing crossing structures, taking pic- speedster at Robert Hamlin Bicycles. college was Recycled Bicycles in longer reach, and a longer high-rise Sales in San Francisco, California). tures of white-tailed deer and other But if you’re looking for a custom Gainesville, Florida. That was the stem. Call me if you want help. We’ll I professionally prep the frame by species with trail cameras as they build that will have you cruising over inspiration and the name of my first talk. reaming and/or facing the head tube, move under US 93 in the Bitterroot gravel roads on bike expeditions, this shop here in Logan. I started in 2005 bottom bracket shell, and seat tube. Valley. I analyze pictures and write by buying used bicycles from the DI, What would be your dream bike might be your go-to bike shop. Then we select wheels, saddle, bars, reports for the Montana Department Who is Robert Hamlin and why making them ridable in my garage, to build up for yourself, assuming and gears (or no gears). The cus- of Transportation. The shop is open there’s always another dream bike does he operate a bike shop without and selling them in the front yard. I tomer gets to choose based on their part-time and the hours are not post- any posted hours of operation? Well, moved to a store-front location on to create after you’ve built up the needs. Again, the goal is to balance ed on the door, so call me if you latest fantasy bike? the answer is about as unique and West Center Street for a few years, comfort and efficiency. If they want need me. It would be steel. Soma now has interesting as Hamlin’s trademark then to my current location at 170 to sit more upright with sweptback a new brazed frame called the Triple touring bars, fenders, and only five Cross made from KVA stainless steel speeds, that’s what they get. If they You’re pretty noticeable on the tubesets. It’s a heck of lot more want a modern fast Soma Smoothie CX course and it’s not just your than $259. But these days people 11-speed road bike, they can have hair. What’s the story behind your spend $3000 just on tubular carbon that too. mustache-handlebar bikes? wheelsets. So, why not? Fantasy bike, Oh, thank you for the compliment. right? You’re clearly not a big-box It’s a long story. The flared drop bar type of bike shop and I’m guessing has been around a long time. If you What’s your fantasy bike ride/ look at pictures from 80 years ago, that’s by design. What are your race? Why? goals for your business? that is what you see. Long days in For several years now I have the saddle and rough gravel roads I often say to customers, “You talked about Idaho to Arizona, a would never buy a pair of pants were defeated with flared drop bars dirt-road and singletrack bikepacking with shoes already attached.” That’s set way up high. For me, it has to do route across the mountains of Utah. what you get with an off-the-shelf with broken shift/brake levers, too It includes all of Skyline Drive from bicycle. That said, I do sell off-the- many gears that make shifting com- US-6 to I-70, and a big day across shelf cyclocross bikes, hard tail 29ers, plex, drops that are so deep they are the Grand Staircase from Escalante and singlespeed 29ers from Redline. never used, and not feeling secure on to Big Water. This June, I may really They are great bicycles, but there are the hoods during a cyclocross race. do it. If that goes well, I may do the only a few of these bicycles on the Mostly, all my flared drop bar heroes Tour Divide in 2015. I will turn 50 floor. Most are closeout purchases so of the bicycle industry are respon- that year, so it may be a month-long I can sell them at in-season wholesale sible: Charlie Cunningham (WTB celebration from Canada to Mexico. prices. There are no major brands Dirtdrop inventor), Brant and Shiggy like Trek, Specialized, or Giant. So of On-One (Midge Bar inventors), yes, I am a small one-man shop by and Matt Chester. Matt Chester has a To reach Robert Hamlin Bicy- design. I am passionate and opinion- wonderful article on the subject writ- cles, visit: roberthamlin.blogspot. ated. My goal is not to make it big ten in 2005 at www.63xc.com/mattc/ com and get rich. It’s to help customers get a steel frame bicycle that suits their needs. My favorite is one that can be used for cyclocross, road, touring, or commuting. I know that one bike can not do everything really well. There are many folks out there who want a carbon road bike, a carbon mountain bike, and a carbon ‘cross bike. But most people, even if you race, do not need carbon. For me, my $259 Pake C’Mute frame set up as a singlespeed does it all. APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 19

WOMEN’S CYCLING Skirts Made for the Ride specific skorts, a skirt with built-in tunics have gathered ruching on the Women are taking up cycling and cycling shorts. Terry’s skorts quickly side allowing the wearer to adjust its deciding to be athletic in their own became popular. About that same time, length. Tunics are especially popular unique way. Some men may think that triathlete Nicole de Boom made a sen- with touring cyclists, as well as cen- women are wearing skirts just to look sation when she wore a skirt she’d tury riders. Brands that offer Bike pretty, but it’s so much more than that. made herself as she crossed the finish Tunics: Terry makes a wide variety of Skirts are a fashionable option that line in an Ironman. She soon started tunics, including one that resembles entice even more women to the sport Skirt Sports, which made running an extra-long sweatshirt, but some and help them feel more comfortable skirts and later added cycling skirts, beautifully unique tunics can be found doing something that seems intimi- because as she said, “I was tired of on Etsy as well. dating at first. Looking good while wearing high performance products Cycling Dresses: Longer than on the bike gives many women the that weren’t cute or inspiring,” and a tunic, these definitely look like confidence to take on new challenges: many women agreed with her. dresses. Castelli and Pearl Izumi offer riding farther, learning new technical Skorts were especially popular cycling dresses with a sleek look skills, climbing those big hills, and with women who were new to the that appeals to road cyclists. San making new friends. sport and felt self conscious in pad- Francisco-based Sheila Moon creates ded Lycra shorts or for those who just cycling dresses with unique patterned loved the look. Skirts look great on fabrics and pairs them with lace all sizes of women and several brands tipped white bicycle shorts that defi- Cycling Utah will be giv- such as Terry or Canari offer a variety nitely stand out in a crowd. Seattle- ing away a Sweet Spot of hard-to-find plus sizes (up to 4XL based Telaio can hardly keep up with and 5XL) so all women can get out Skirt in April. Check and ride. Skirted riders aren’t just the orders for its new 365 cycling facebook.com/cyclingutah or seen on the bike path, they are riding dress, beautifully made of merino cyclingutah.com/catego- in century rides, and on mountain wool with a slight amount of stretch. ry/contests/ bike trails. Women are racing in them This sleeveless black dress has an as well. The Dirt Divas out of North Audrey Hepburn style that appeals to Carolina are one such team that race the fashionable urban cyclist. in cycling skorts. Mountain bike pro Timari Pruis even placed in a 24-Hour endurance ride while wearing skorts. Women wearing skirts are seen in many Cyclocross races as well. Skorts and cycling skirts are evolving and options vary from high performance wear to cycling skirts and even dresses that appeal to urban cyclists. When shopping for skirts, look for the details. Skorts come with plenty of options such as pockets, reflective visibility touches, UV pro- tecting fabric or fabric that offers enhanced cooling. The thickness and quality of the chamois padding will vary, so make sure it is appropriate for your type of riding. Often the shorts in skorts are fairly short, so make sure the elastic leg grippers fit well and will not ride up. Skorts: These skirts are a 2 in 1 style. Usually, it’s padded cycling shorts with a skirt over the top. Many brands only offer skorts with entry- level chamois, making them more appropriate for short rides, recre- ational rides or spin class. High per- formance options in skorts are often found with premium brands. Skorts for the triathlete will offer minimal padding and quick drying fabric. The shorts under the skirt can vary in length, with variety of options from very short to capri-length and full tight length. Brands that offer Skorts: Terry, Skirt Sports, Novara, Louis Garneau, Castelli, ZOIC, Sugoi, Sheila Moon, Canari, and GORE, among others. Top: Paula is wearing Terry women's specific bike clothing. Après Ride Skirts: It is one thing Below: Elizabeth is wearing ZOIC mountain bike women's specific cloth- to be wearing cycling shorts on a ride ing. Photos: Beth Runkle. surrounded by ten other similarly clad cyclists. It’s quite another to be walk- bicycle frames. The shift was also ing through the grocery store carrying By Tara McKee made from women’s bikes only being a shopping basket to pick up “just a offered in aluminum frames with low few things for dinner” wearing your Women’s cycling has seen resur- grade components to women’s spe- padded bike shorts. So having some- gence over the past two decades and cific road and mountain bikes with thing that you can literally pull out of as a result, bicycle companies began full carbon fiber frames and premium your back jersey pocket to cover up making women’s specific saddles and component groups. Cycling clothing a bit more is becoming more popu- for women saw similar progress over lar. Such light-weight skirts aren’t the past few years with women’s necessarily meant to be riding skirts, clothing growing far beyond the des- but are the cycling equivalent of a ignated half of a clothing rack in the beach wrap. Such skirts may be the back of the bike shop as more brands wrap style or an elasticized pull-on began to cater to women. As more style that are worn over shorts. Some women started cycling, they looked women like to wear these skirts over for clothing that was functional, yet skimpy tri shorts during the run por- flattering and feminine. Most didn’t tion of a triathlon. Brands: Cycle want to look like “just one of the guys” Skirt, Terry, Skirt Sports, and Sweet and one way to really stand out was to Spot Skirts. ride wearing a skirt. Bike Tunics: Tunics are extra About a decade ago, Terry, a long jerseys which neatly cover the women’s cycling clothing company, hips and butt. It looks great paired offered their first women’s cycling- with tights, knickers or shorts. Some 20 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

GEAR PICKS Bike Review: Ellsworth Evolution Full Suspension 29er easily and the bottle stays clean. I’ll be riding more with a hydration pack this year as an alternative. The second is that the seatclamp works better when turned 180 degrees from the way it is designed. Lastly, the chainstays need a little bit more room for the very large tires that I’m running. According to Ellsworth the chainstays have undergone a rede- sign for 2013 and will accommodate a 2.5 tire, up from 2.35. It may be possible on an older frame to swap out the chainstay for the redesign, so may look in to that. Another upgrade available in 2013 is carbon fiber shock stays. These save 100 grams in weight and have a 270% increase lat- eral stiffness according to Ellsworth. I have been quite happy with the component set as well. The Fox shocks, front and rear, are smooth Above: Ellsworth Evolution 29er. and absorb big hits as well as small. Right: ICT suspension with trademark rocker arms. common, and it took a bit of time to cage, mounted on the lower side of The VeeRubber tires have worked find a properly sized spoke wrench the downtube. This is an outcome great so far. The company has a his- (size 13). The rims have a 25 mm several factors combined that result tory of making tires for other com- width. This results in a stiffer rim. in a smaller front triangle that leaves panies, but decided a few years ago By Dave Iltis built the bike for me. He did an It also results in a wider profile for no room for a cage in the triangle - 5” to distribute under their own label excellent job. The bike has been the tire which gives a better contact of travel, 29” wheel size, the need to as well. The rubber is quite sticky, working great so far attesting. Other patch and thus more traction. prevent the wheel from hitting the and the casings supple. Cornering This bike has made me a better local dealers include Salt Cycles, There are a couple of minor items frame when the shock is bottomed is smooth, probably a result of the mountain biker. Or made mountain Mountain Velo, Moab Cyclery, that I would like to see updated in out, counterbalanced with the need biking better. Either way, the fun I’ve Veloniq, and Cedar Cycles. future versions of the frame. The for good standover height. But still, been having in the dirt has gone way The bike I’m riding is a large. first is probably the most difficult. I would rather have a cage located Continued on page 27 up. Last summer, I was lucky enough I’m 6’2”, and the bike fits well. The The bike has only 1 water bottle in a spot where I can reach it more to get an Ellsworth Evolution full Evolution comes in a range of sizes suspension 29er. from small to extra-large (in case you I outfitted the bike with SRAM are an aspiring basketball star look- XO 3x10 throughout. Cockpit parts ing for a great riding bike). are a Loaded stem, Thompson seat- The bike is the best mountain post, Cobb SHC 170 saddle, Easton bike I’ve ever ridden. Full disclosure, EC70 27” wide carbon bars, and I suck at technical riding. It’s never Lizard Skins logo grips. Shocks are been my strong point. So, the biggest the Fox Talas 29 120 mm travel in and most welcome surprise for me the front and Fox Float RP23 120 was how well it climbs and how easy mm in the rear. Ellsworth handbuilt it is to pick my way through rocks, wheels and VeeRubber 2.4” Mission turns, and obstacles when climbing. front tire and Speed-R rear tire round I’ve found the handling to be nimble out the kit. I chose a nickel frame and precise. Previous bikes I’ve had with a red ‘bling’ kit (seat collar, have wandered, leading me to plow suspension pivots, bolts, etc.). The into rocks on steep climbs. Or, I end classic colors won’t ever go out of up with my weight too far forward or style. Ellsworth has a large number to the side and end up losing traction of colors to choose from. with the rear wheel and walking to The Evolution is made from tig the next plateau in the trail. Not with welded aerospace 6061 aluminum this bike. I’ve consistently made it SST tubes. The tubes are internally over obstacles and turns that would tapered and externally shaped to hang me up on other bikes. give the bike precise suspension Why is this? I’ve thought about alignment under all conditions. The this quite a bit, and think it’s a bike is handmade from start to fin- combination of several things. The ish. Additionally the rocker arms 29er wheel size just rolls over rocks are CNCed machined thus reducing and bumps that a 26er gets hung up weight and retains strength, stiffness, on (even with suspension). Combine and good looks. the wheels with 2.4” tires, and 5 Ellsworth’s ICT (Instant Center inches of travel in the front shock, Tracking) suspension is a four bar and the bike rolls comfortably over Horst link model that works to track everything. the torque on the chain evenly thus Even with the larger wheels, the eliminating the need for lockout. bike handles extremely well. This With the design, braking and suspen- seems to be a combination of several sion can function independently. By factors. First, the design of moun- keeping the suspension always active, tain bikes has changed somewhat better control, efficiency, and trac- since my last bike. New designs tion result, along with a less fatigued tend to have longer top tubes, but rider. This explains why I feel good shorter stems than bikes of a few at the end of a ride and not beaten up years ago. The head tube angle is 72 by the terrain. The simplicity of the degrees, leading to the nimble steer- suspension system allows for a light ing. Additionally, the wider bars (see bike. Mine weighs in at 28 pounds. article in the September 2012 issue Which is really light for a large frame, of Cycling Utah), allow for better full suspension, 29er. control. Finally, Ellsworth works to Ellsworth has been around since keep the center of gravity low for a 1992, and all bikes are designed 29er, resulting in clean handling at by Tony Ellsworth. The bikes are speed. All of these lead to a bike that handbuilt in Ramona, California rides fantastically well. where the company strives to be Speaking of the wheels, the environmentally friendly. They are bike came with a set of handbuilt also friendly in general, welcoming Ellsworth wheels. They have so far me to ‘the family’ of Ellsworth own- been great – lightweight and bomber. ers when I met the crew at Interbike. The only issue I have with the wheels Locally, Steve Goodman of is that the spoke nipple size is not Ellsworth dealer Hyland Cyclery APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 21 22 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

TRIATHLON Ali Black Balances Family, PTA, and a New Career as a Pro Triathlete And so Utah’s newest profession- to her madness, and I was just cruis- are her biggest fans. al triathlete may also be Utah’s oldest ing along, still running the same “My husband is amazing. I professional triathlete. But Ali Black way, the same pace, all the time. She couldn’t do it without him, in every couldn’t be happier with her decision. was a wealth of knowledge for me way. I try so hard to get a large por- Backed by sponsors such at to tap in to, and the rest is pretty tion of my training in “when no one Canyon Bicycles, Wasatch Running, much history. We trained together misses me,” as I like to say. That GU, Saucony, BodyWise Fitness, quite a bit after that, and in 2009 she means when they’re sleeping or at Dr. Greg Freebairn and her husband, convinced me to sign up for several school. But it’s impossible to get Romney Black, DDS, Black is diving races, which included Boise 70.3. I it all in during those times. This is into her new career with enthusiasm. LOVED the challenge of three sports, when it becomes a family effort, and “I’ve never been one to let a great even though I’d never swam a day in he’s always there for me,” Black opportunity pass me by. And if some- my life, and could count the miles said. “My kids love the idea that I’ve one tells me I can’t do something, I’ll I’d ridden on a bike when I met her. turned pro. They support me in every prove them wrong. I don’t ever want It was just more fun, and my body way possible, almost. They drew the to wonder what if, or what could’ve felt better diversifying. The rest is line this past weekend when I tried been. I want to show my kids, and all history.” to set my trainer up on the sidelines young people that anything is possi- As one might guess, it’s not easy of my daughter’s soccer game during ble if you put your mind to it. I want finding time to train as an elite triath- her tournament in Vegas. I thought to show them that hard work pays off. lete even as a single person. Throw in it was the perfect opportunity to kill I want to show them the power of the a husband, four children and a volun- two birds with one stone, but they mind. I want to teach them discipline. teer job as a PTA president and Black didn’t agree.” I want to provide a healthy lifestyle is often left wondering how she’s So the soccer-mom-tri-chick rou- for my family. I started to look for going to get it all done. That’s where tine has to be altered a little bit good reasons not to give it a go, and she gets creative with her training at times. Still, she races, wins and I couldn’t find them. and places a heavy emphasis on impresses. Her fellow triathletes Many would tell me I’ve passed quality over quantity when it comes sometimes have to be convinced that my prime. I disagree,” Black said. to hours in the gym, in the pool or she’s not only 37 years old, but has “My prime is still ahead of me. I want on the road. four children. to show women and mothers out “It can be exhausting, but “where “First, they look me up and down there how strong and capable we are. there’s a will, there’s a way!” and say, “You have four kids?!” Then How many people have this opportu- Obviously I couldn’t do it without the I chuckle and shake my head, “Yep.” Above: Ali Black on the bike during the Kona Ironman. nity? I had to grab it.” support of my hubby, and it requires Most of them are blown away and Photo: Mike Mamales. Black isn’t exactly a veteran tri- a lot of planning and compromise. I can’t comprehend it,” Black said. athlete, in case you’re wondering. A don’t always get the “ideal” or most “Often when people realize what my competitive gymnast and diver as a fun training session, but I will always life really is, they say something like, and four kids, and what I really do.” youngster, Black was not a cyclist at get high quality and I won’t miss,” ‘I was amazed by what you’ve done By Jared Eborn But the idea grew on me… What if? all and says her swimming was pretty Black said. “I have to settle for a before, but now I’m blown away.’ ” Am I good enough? Could I pull it much restricted to splashing in the lot of early morning trainer sessions, Black’s commitment to fitness Ali Black isn’t your average PTA off with my already crazy and full pool with her kids. Running was her even if I know it’s going to be 70 has shown up in her other role as President. life? The more I thought about it, the sport and done “for weight manage- degrees and sunny outside. I’ve done PTA president where she works hard Sure, she organizes fundraisers, more I thrived. ment, and nothing more.” a lot of soccer carpools where I stay to help the students at Indian Hills honors teachers and coordinates vol- “I continued training and racing, As she found herself competing in and do my run from the field while Elementary stay active. unteers for students at Indian Hills staying focused on my goals, with races as a way to stay motivated, she the kids are practicing. It’s the best “During my time as PTA President, Elementary School in Salt Lake City. the idea in the back of my mind. As got faster, met other competitive ath- use of time. I don’t always get out to I brought the Girls on the Run But Ali Black, a 37-year-old the season went on, I was continuing letes and transitioned her way from a train with friends; it doesn’t always Program to our school. A little over mother of four, is trying something to improve at each race,” Black said. recreational runner to a competitive fit my schedule. I will when I can, a year ago, I was asked by a good new – she’s a professional triathlete “My confidence and belief in myself triathlete where she wasted no time but my kids come first. friend and fellow athlete to be his and her first race as a pro was at was growing as I won every race I in establishing herself as a dominant A few years ago, when I realized daughter’s running buddy at the Ironman Oceanside on March 30. entered. In my prep for Ironman 70.3 age-grouper who frequently posted how much more time triathlon took GOTR 5k in Sugarhouse Park. I “I don’t know many athletes World Championships and Ironman the best times on the course. than just running, I made a commit- was thrilled to do it, and thus was that start a pro career at 37. It’s World Championships in Kona, I “In the fall of 2008, while on ment to myself that if what I did took introduced to the Girls on the Run pretty unconventional,” Black said. decided if I could podium at both, I’d a long training run, I met Cherell from my kids’ opportunities, then I Program,” Black said. “It is a bril- “Throughout the 2011 season, I had consider it. I was fortunate enough to Jordin, and we instantly hit it off. can’t do it,” Black said. “I still live liant non-profit program for 3rd-8th people really start to ask me if I’d podium at both races. It was time to We had so much in common, and by that promise to myself. I will run grade girls, and the curriculum is considered it. To be honest, I hadn’t! make a decision. were both intrigued by each other’s myself ragged at times just to be designed to combine training for a 5k When someone would mention turn- “With the support and encourage- successes and the methods we had at all of their games and activities, run with lessons that inspire them to ing pro, I seriously thought to myself, ment of my husband, kids, coach and chosen to get there. It was really and still get my training in. And I recognize and honor their individual “they’re just being nice,” or “they many others, I came to the conclu- more me that was intrigued than wouldn’t have it any other way.” strengths and talents, and to celebrate must not know that I have a husband sion that it was now or never.” her,” Black said. “She had a method As is the case with many profes- their inner selves. I loved everything sional triathletes, qualifying for the it stood for and knew I wanted to be Ironman World Championship race involved in the program.” in Kona, Hawaii is the objective Going pro means Black won’t be when each season begins. After rac- lining up with competitors her age ing at Oceanside, Black said she’s any more. More often than not, she’ll tailored her calendar around the be the oldest professional woman Ironman calendar where she will in the water when her races start. try to earn enough points and place Being a pro also means she’s got to highly enough as a pro – against the be more careful about the races she best in the world and not just the best competes in. With Kona in mind, her in her age group – to earn a coveted race schedule is almost as carefully spot on the Kona start list. planned as her training. “This first year my main goal is “I will be racing the Salt Lake to build confidence as a pro,” Black Half Marathon on April 20, Ironman said. “I want to have some solid races 70.3 St. George on May 4, Ironman and learn what I can from them. It’s 70.3 Raleigh on June 2, and Ironman no secret that the swim is my weak Coeur d’Alene on June 23. I will race spot. I’d like to get to where I can to that point, and then we will take come out of the water in a com- a look at how things are going and petitive position. I’ve spent a good what the body is telling me before amount of time the past few months we determine the rest of my season,” working on swim technique. Black said. “Being pro changes my “My other goal is to race in Kona schedule in that I will race a lot more. as a Pro! The qualification is a point I added Raleigh to my calendar just system, so yes, this does change my to get another race in before Coeur approach to which races I choose,” d’Alene. So, yes, my calendar will Black said. “There are races with be much more full because I turned higher point values and prize purses, pro. I have not yet dropped a race, so it definitely requires strategy and but I did have to change my status at helps determine what races I’ll do.” Oceanside from Age Grouper to Pro Black’s children - Sami (12), Abi once I became licensed. (11), Spencer (8), and Ashley (6) – “That was a great email to send.” APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 23

NUTRITION The Heat is On: Calorie Needs of Cyclists tive to body weight, or more accu- session. This can put the body into rie balance, is to have your energy to help you locate a licensed sports By By Breanne Nalder, M.S. rately, lean body mass. a catabolic cascade that cannot only expenditure measured in a labora- RD in your area. www.eatright.org/ and Katherine A. Beals, PhD, impair subsequent performance, but tory (using a whole-room calorim- programs/rdfinder/ RD, FACSM, CSSD Calories In Less Than Calories increase the risk of injury. eter). Unfortunately, most of us don’t Practicing adequate energy intake Out = Poor Performance and Inadequate calorie intake is also have the time, money or fortitude to before, during and after exercise can To be competitive in an endur- Compromised Health often associated with inadequate do that (the whole-room calorimeter only help you achieve the results you ance sports such as cycling, athletes In the quest to improve per- nutrient intake, especially if such is a very small room, so claustro- want this cycling season! must maintain physically demanding formance, cyclists often place an a practice is routine over time. phobics beware!). Thus, we are left exercise schedules. Many of us will emphasis on improving the pow- Besides CHO, protein, and fat, ath- with more indirect measures. There Breanne Nalder, MS recently spend several hours a day, often 7 er-to-weight ratio (power: weight), letes consuming energy insufficient are a number of energy expenditure completed her master’s degree days a week, in the saddle. Such which is measured by the amount of diets often have inadequate intakes equations that you can use to esti- in nutrition with an emphasis in extensive training and racing sched- power (watts) one is able to gener- of essential vitamins and minerals mate your calorie expenditure and, sports dietetics at the University ules demand high energy and nutri- ate per pound or kilogram of body including calcium, iron, A, C, D, thus, your calorie needs (e.g., Harris- of Utah and is a competitive CAT ent intakes. These energy needs are weight. A higher power: weight ratio E, and B vitamins, all of which are Benedict, Mifflin-St Jeor, Owen 2 cyclist. For personal nutrition measured in the units we know, and is important to a cyclist, as a light yet essential for optimal performance. et al.). However, these can often maybe even dread: the calorie. Too strong physique is more efficient at overestimate calorie expenditure in coaching, you can reach Bre- many calories and our climbing will propelling the bike and body up steep The Concept of Energy endurance athletes. If you are really anne at 801-550-0434 or brean- suffer; not enough calories and our mountain grades and for maintaining Availability interested in finding out your specific [email protected]. performance as a whole will suffer. power in an aerodynamic position Cyclists who actively restrict calorie requirements and/or altering Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, It is a balancing act (calories in vs. in time trail events, as it takes less energy intake may be putting them- your body weight to improve your FACSM, CSSD is an associate calories out) that can be difficult at energy to sustain less body mass dur- selves at risk for what has recently power/weight ratio, your best bet professor (clinical) in the Division times, but not impossible. ing long rides or races. Because of been described as “low energy avail- is to consult with a licensed sports of Nutrition at the University of the potential benefits of improving ability”. The term energy availabilty dietitian who can develop a specific Utah. She is a registered dietitian, What is a Calorie? power, cyclists continually strive for has been defined as the amount of nutritional plan for you. The acad- a certified specialist in sports di- A calorie is technically a measure the most muscle mass on the lightest energy available for the metabolic emy of nutrition and dietetics main- etetics and a fellow of the Ameri- of heat; more specifically the amount body frames. Therefore, they attempt processes of the body after energy tains a search engine on their website can College of Sports Medicine. of heat needed to raise the tempera- to lose fat mass while maintaining is used for exercise, normalized for ture of 1 gram of water 1 °C (now fat free mass (FFM) without losing lean body mass (because lean body usually defined as 4.1868 joules). power on the bike. Some of the more mass is the most metabolically active Intuitively you probably were aware common strategies used include tissue). of this definition. We often use the restricting energy intake (sometimes An individual who fails to con- term, “burn calories” to describe severely), limiting carbohydrate sume sufficient calories to meet the energy or caloric expenditure. And intake and training in a fasted state. cost of calories expended in exercise we all notice that with exercise we These weight loss strategies, would have low energy availability. get warmer (we are generating heat). while potentially effective in improv- Researchers examining this phenom- And, of course, those of you that ing the power to: weight ratio over enon have determined that an energy spent time training indoors this win- the short-term, can have significant availability less than 30 calories per ter probably noticed the significant negative consequences on nutri- kilogram of lean body mass is con- temperature change that occurred in tional status, athletic performance sidered low, while an energy avail- the room from the start to the end of and overall health over the long- ability of greater than 45 calories your ride, especially if that ride was term. Training in a fasted state can per kilogram of lean body mass is with several other people such as in compromise the athlete’s ability to considered optimal. Between 30 and a spin class. When you have several exercise at intensities necessary to 45 calories per kilogram of lean body bodies all “burning calories” you can induce important training effects and mass is still somewhat of a “grey generate a lot of heat! may curtail training sessions due to area” that may or may not be consid- glycogen depletion and subsequent ered “marginal” energy availability Calories In and Calories Out fatigue. Similarly, failure to consume (further research is really needed in The most common question we carbohydrates during exercise will this area). get in the nutrition world is prob- result in more rapid glycogen deple- What the research is clear on is ably “how many calories do I need tion and earlier onset of fatigue. Also that long periods of low energy avail- in a day?” Such a simple question; with endurance training, as glycogen ability can impair both the health and but, unfortunately there is no simple stores are depleted less glucose is physical performance of an athlete, answer. This is because calorie needs available for the brain, which nega- although the effects appear to be are highly individual and can range tively effects cognition and reaction surprisingly variable. Health con- anywhere from 1200-8000 calories time. The body may break down pro- sequences of low energy availabil- per day, depending on age, gender, tein for gluconeogenesis at that point, ity may involve the cardiovascular, body size, body composition, genet- which could result in an unintended reproductive, endocrine, gastrointes- ics and, of course, exercise type, reduction in muscle mass and subse- tinal, renal, and central nervous sys- duration and intensity. There is the quent loss of power. As some cyclists tems. In addition, low energy avail- argument that men burn more calo- will restrict calories in liquids, they ability can impair cognitive function ries than women. That may be the may avoid drinking sports drinks and decrease the body’s ability to case, but it is likely because men or other fluids, which can result build bone, maintain muscle mass, are bigger and have more lean mus- in dehydration, electrolyte imbal- repair damaged tissue, and recover cle mass compared to women; and, ances and glucose depletion. Finally, from injury. therefore, it takes more energy to inadequate refueling (especially move their body through space (e.g., CHO replenishment) post-exercise Getting the Calories you Need cycling). So, one of the key factors can impair glycogen synthesis and The most accurate way to deter- determining energy needs is body reduce the effectiveness of recovery, mine the calories you expend in size and, thus, energy requirements particularly when there is less than a day and thus, the calories you are most accurately expressed rela- 24 hours before the next training need to consume to achieve calo- 24 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

May 4, 2013 — Downtown Alliance’s Live City. Liberty Park (700 E 900 S, north- Green Festival, Utah Bike Month, Salt east corner) to the Salt Lake County cycling utah Lake City, UT, Sustainable Living Festival, Government Center (2100 S State St) 10 am to 6 pm at Library Plaza, 210 E. then continuing to the City & County 400 South, Downtown Salt Lake City. Building (451 S State St), 7:30 am., Colin 100+ exhibitors, live auction, solar-pow- Quinn-Hurst, 801-535-6134, Colin.Quinn- ered beer garden, live music organic [email protected], bicycle.slco.org, slc- food, kids’ eco-activities, film presenta- gov.com/biketoworkday tion, eco-fashion show and more. , Mike May 14, 2013 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Johnson, 801-994-1844, LiveGreen@ Provo City, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, CALENDAR OF EVENTS ReDirectGuide.com, downtownslc.org, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Historic County livegreenslc.com Courthouse (west lawn) off of University May 4, 2013 — OpenStreets Salt Lake City, Avenue/Center Street in Provo, Utah. Salt Lake City, UT, Designed to engage Free food and bike swag, Free bike ly contribute to our community’s eco- our free weekly maintenance clinics new people in bicycling and physi- tune-ups, Free bicycle helmets for the nomic vitality and quality of life., Mark Tuesday evenings this July. Come learn cal activity. The event will temporarily first 50 participants, fun ride with Mayor Calendar Guidelines: Bedel, 801-393-2304, wp@weberpath- two of the most basic-and important, open a route of city streets exclusively Curtis (begins 8 a.m. sharp), Stacey Listings are free on a ways.org, Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, bicycle maintenance skills in an infor- to walking, biking, and other forms of Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@ [email protected], weberpath- mative, comfortable and hands-on set- active transportation. Includes activities rideuta.com, utarideshare.com such as exercise classes, dance classes, space available basis and ways.org ting. TUESDAYS at 6:30pm, July 5: Flat May 15, 2013 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike music, food, games and other attrac- repair, July 12: Drivetrain Cleaning, Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Cyclists will at our discretion. Davis Bicycle Advisory and Advocacy tions along the iconic downtown cor- July 19: Flat repair, July 26: Drivetrain take to the roads, escorted in a silent Committee — Farmington, UT, Not ridor of 300 South/Broadway between Submit your event to: Cleaning, Clinics are limited to 20 par- procession to honor cyclists who have Currently meeting. Organizers needed., the City & County Building and the ticipants each so please call or email been killed or injured while cycling [email protected] davisbike.org Rio Grande Depot. Coincides with the to reserve your spot., Chris Skolnick, on public roadways, 7 pm, Gallivan LiveGreen Festival, happening at the with date, name of event, Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, 801-942-1015, info@cottonwoodcyclery. Center. Bike ride at 10 to 12 mph, east end of the route., Colin Quinn- We accept all types and styles of riders, com, cottonwoodcyclery.com mostly flat or minimum grade, about website, phone number most important we want people to ride Hurst, 801-535-6630, bikeslc@slcgov. Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, 11 miles., Laila Bremner, 801-654-0323, their bikes and enjoy doing it. Most of com, bikeslc.com UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike [email protected], rideofsilence. and contact person and us love riding our bikes in all types of polo. Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday after- May 8, 2013 — National Bike to School org, utahbikemonth.com other appropiate informa- weather and in multiple disciplines. The Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, noons. Check out the Beehive Bike May 15, 2013 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Alliance is located in Southern Utah UT, A day to climb out of the motor tion. Polo Club on Facebook for location., Ride Packet Stuffing, Utah Bike Month, and has group rides to help people get vehicle and onto your bike on your Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, heatpolo- Salt Lake City, UT, We will be stuffing the out, meet new friends, and most impor- way to school., Curtis Clayton, 801-287- Let us know about any [email protected], facebook.com/ rider packets at the Gallivan Center tantly, have fun riding their bikes., Lukas 2062, [email protected], utahbike- groups/189631497724953/ Stage at 5:00 p.m. FREE Pizza from Papa corrections to existing Brinkerhoff, lukas@mooseknuckleral- month.com liance.org, mooseknuckleralliance.org Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park John’s after stuffing., Jon Smith, 801-596- listings! City, UT, Weekly Road Ride Mondays May 11-12, 2013 — Young Riders Bike 8430, [email protected], cyclesalt- Park City Alternative Transportation June 4-Aug. 27. Ride leaves Cole Sport, Swap, Park City, UT, Benefits Young lakecentury.com Committee — Park City, UT, Normally Riders Youth Mountain Biking Program. 1615 Park Ave. at 6 pm. Park at lower May 15, 2013 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike meets the second Wed. of the month, Located at The Yard, 1255 Kearns Blvd PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, Month, Provo, UT, 7 pm, Cyclists will take location TBD, Michael Watson, redtail@ Park City, UT. Saturday May 11th 8am- [email protected], colesport.com, to the roads, escorted in a silent proces- Utah BMX sisna.com, mountaintrails.org 5pm and Sunday May 12th 11am-3pm. mountaintrails.org sion to honor cyclists who have been Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, Buy or sell gear., Julie Minahan, 435-640- RAD Canyon BMX — Farmington, UT, April 9, 2013 — Bike Maintenance Basics , killed or injured while cycling on public UT, Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie 8642, [email protected], youn- Indoor bmx racing going on at the Salt Lake City, UT, Fellow female cyclists roadways. 150 S. University Ave., Blu Sturgis, 435-649-6839, charlie@moun- griders.com Legacy Events center 151 South 1100 will teach you how to fix simple issues Robinson, 801-319-7218, 801-426-8800, taintrails.org, mountaintrails.org West, Farmington, UT., Ron Melton, 801- including: tire pressure, how to change May 11, 2013 — Pedal Palooza, Herriman, [email protected], rideofsilence.org, 699-9575, radcanyonbmx@radcanyon- Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — a flat tire, fix a broken chain and how to UT, An event for the whole family, kids utahbikemonth.com bike parade, kids bike races, bike safety bmx.com, radcanyonbmx.com Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help make minor derailleur & brake adjust- May 17, 2013 — UTA Bike Bonanza, Utah rodeo, helmet safety inspection, helmet build the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) ments. Leave your bike at home, but Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Free to Deseret Peak BMX — Tooele, UT, 1200 decorating station, adult/kid mountain 485-6974 or visit our web page., Dave come prepared to ask questions. 7 public 2012 Bike Bonanza, 4pm-8pm at foot long track, ABA sanctioned, open bike event. 10 am (pre-event helmet Roth, 801-824-5339, bonnevilleshoreli- pm at REI in Salt Lake City., Celeste the Gallivan Center SLC. Entertainment, to public for practice daily, fee is $2 per checks at 9), Butterfield Park, Kami [email protected], bonnevilleshoreli- Eppler, 801-486-2100, [email protected], prizes, booths, and more. Bring family, rider. Sign ups 5:30 to 7:00 on race day. Greenhagen, 801-913-3251, kgreenha- netrail.org rei.com/saltlakecity bring friends!, Jan Maynard, 801-287- Races: May 8, 22, June 12, 26, July 10 - [email protected], pp.infinitecycles.com Race for Life, 17 - State Qualifier, August Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) April 19, 2013 — Bike Maintenance Basics, 2062, [email protected], utaride- 14, 28, September 18, 25., Darrin Cook, — Salt Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c) Salt Lake City, UT, Learn how to lube a May 11, 2013 — Cyclefest, tentative, Salt share.com Lake City, UT, Utah High School Cycling 435-843-4049, deseretpeakbmx@msn. (3) nonprofit organization, run by vol- chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and May 17, 2013 — Bike Art Gallery Roll, League benefit dinner & silent auc- com, deseretpeakcomplex.com unteers. The mission of the Parley’s Rails, make other minor adjustments to your Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt tion featuring guest host Ned Overend. Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) Coalition is bike. No experience necessary! Leave Lake City, Utah Bicycle Culture theme, May 18, 2013 — USA Cycling Elite BMX University of Utah Douglas Ballroom. to assist city, county, state and fed- your bike at home. 7pm at REI in SLC, Opening at Salt Lake City Bicycle National Championships, Chula Vista, Cocktail hour begins at 5:30, dinner and eral agencies and other public and Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@ Company, 6-9pm in conjunction with CA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ program at 6:30pm., Lori Harward, 801- usacycling.org, usacycling.org private partners in completing a multi- rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity SLC Gallery Stroll, 177 E. 200 S., Gallery use trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek 502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb. April 20, 2013 — MOG Sales & COPMOBA Roll to other downtown galleries., Brent June 1, 2013 — USA Cycling Amateur Corridor and the Sugar House Rail Spur org, utahmtb.org Bike Swap, Grand Junction, CO, 10th Hulme, 801-746-8366, brent@slcbike. BMX National Championships, Nashville, to connect the Bonneville Shoreline Trail annual outdoor gear sale and bike May 12-19, 2013 — Utah Bike Week, com, galleryroll.com, utahbikemonth. TN, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ with the Provo/Jordan River Parkway., swap in downtown. Over 45 booths. Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, com usacycling.org, usacycling.org Juan Arce-Larreta, 801-694-8925, par- Week-long festival with bike races, Bike Live music., Jen Taylor, 970-250-9682, May 17, 2013 — National Bike to Work [email protected], parleystrail.org Bonanza, Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, [email protected], cop- Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, Utah Advocacy Bike to Work Day, and more., Jon Smith, Holladay Bicycle Advisory Committee moba.org, mogoutdoorfest.com UT, A day to climb out of the motor 801-596-8430, [email protected], Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide — Holladay, UT, The Holladay Bicycle vehicle and onto your bike on your April 25, 2013 — Traveling By Bike: How utahbikemonth.com, cyclingutah.com/ Advocacy Group., Scott Lyttle, 435-901- Advisory Committee (HBAC) works to way to work., Curtis Clayton, 801-287- to do it; Where to go, Salt Lake City, event-calendars/bicycling-events- 4191, [email protected], bikeutah.org make Holladay bicycle friendly. The 2062, [email protected], utahbike- UT, Join Lou Melini who has been bike swaps-and-festivals/ HBAC meets on the first Tuesday of month.com Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory touring over 30 years, to learn how to every month from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 May 13, 2013 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, get started or get tips to take it to the May 18-19, 2013 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, p.m. in the Hy Nielson Room of the city Orem City, Utah Bike Month, Orem, UT, UT, Meetings are on the hiatus. Send next level @ REI (3300 South and 3300 Park City, UT, 9-5 Sat., 9-3 Sun. $10 fee building at 4580 S. 2300 E. , Greg Hoole, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at City Center Park (North an email to join the listserv., Dave Iltis, East)., Lou Melini, [email protected], if bike sells. Proceeds go to Mountain 801-272-7556, [email protected], Pavilion) at 100 North 300 East in Orem, 801-328-2066, [email protected], rei.com Trails Foundation. Drop bikes off at Cole tinyurl.com/holladaybac Utah. Free pancake breakfast (starting Julian Tippets, 801-535-7704, Julian. April 26, 2013 — Utah Bike Summit - Keep Sport, 1615 Park Ave. on 5/17. Pick up is Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Come at 7:30 a.m.), Free bike swag, Free bike [email protected], bikeslc.com Utah Rolling!, Utah Bike Month, Salt by 3 pm on 5/19, Scott Dudevoir, 435- join us every first Thursday of the month tune-ups, Free bicycle helmets for the Lake City, UT, The Fifth Annual Utah Bike 649-4806, [email protected], moun- Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory at 5:30 pm in the Conference Room first 50 participants, fun ride with Mayor Summit brings together bicycle and trail taintrails.org, colesport.com Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Bicycle in the Provo City Building on 351 W. Evans (begins 8:15 a.m. sharp), Stacey advocates, representatives from our Facilities Planning Meetings are third Center Street. We promote bike safety, Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@ May 18, 2013 — Cycle Salt Lake Century bike industries, cycling event promot- Wednesday each month from 4-6 culture, and better relations between rideuta.com, utarideshare.com Ride, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, p.m., with the exception of the month ers, city planners, representatives from UT, Utah State Fair Park, 155 N 1000 W. bikes and cars., Zac Whitmore, 801-356- May 13-19, 2013 — Boise Bike Weeek, when the Quarterly County Advisory Utah’s tourism industry, local and state Salt Lake to Antelope Island and back, 1378, [email protected], bikepro- Bosie, ID, A celebration of cycling in Committee is meeting on the third government officials with one common 37, 67, or 100 mile options. Utah State vo.org all of its forms and number of wheels. Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (see website goal, to promote biking in Utah., Scott Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM The event week has been set - coincid- for meeting details). Meetings are held Lyttle, 435-901-4191, slyttle@bikeutah. Mass start time. Registration opens at Events, Swaps,Lectures ing with National Bike to Work Day on in Suite N-3001 of the Salt Lake County org, Tara McKee, 801-870-8504, taram- 6:00 AM., Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, csl- Friday the 17th. This year, we will have Government Center, 2001 S. State St., [email protected], utahbikesummit. [email protected], cyclesaltlakecen- Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, a few of the old favorites planned Salt Lake City, UT. 801-468-3351, Megan com, bikeutah.org tury.com UT, Last Friday of every month, 5:30 (including the awesome Pedal Power Hillyard, 801-468-3351, MHillyard@slco. pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. May 4, 2013 — GOTS, Bike and Outdoor Parade on Saturday the 18th), but want May 18, 2013 — Ride of Silence, Flagstaff, org, bicycle.slco.org between State and Main in SLC., None Toy Swap, Salt Lake City, UT, Held at to energize the week with some new AZ, International day to honor dead Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber , [email protected], slccriti- Wild Rose, 702 3rd Ave, Check in on and fun rides., Promoter , tvca@bik- and injured cyclists. Pedal with ghost County’s trails group. We are commit- calmass.org Friday, Swap on Saturday., Tim Metos, etreasurevalley.org, boisebikeweek.org bikes through down town Flagstaff, ted to the idea that a non-motorized 801-533-8671, [email protected], about 3 miles, then sign a letter to July Bike Maintenance Clinics — May 14, 2013 — Salt Lake County and network of public pathways significant- wildrosesports.com local authorities requesting better bicy- Cottonwood Heights, UT, Join us for City Mayor’s Bike to Work Day, tenta- cle infrastructure, Joe Shannon, 928- tive date, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake 523-1740, [email protected], City, UT, A mellow ride with Mayor Flagstaffcycling.Squarespace.com, Ben McAdams / Mayor Ralph Becker rideofsilence.org and other city mayors under police escort from Liberty Park to the County June 10, 2013 — Share the Road Ride, Complex and then to the City & Park City, UT, A 17 mile road ride to County Building in downtown Salt Lake spread awareness in sharing the road APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 25

between cyclists and motorists. Ride May 3-5, 2013 — P.A.S.S. Bookcliffs Advanced MTB Skills Camp, Moab, UT, leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at Trailfest, Price, UT, Trail Rides (New Trails Five-3 day advanced skills camp with Salt Lake City to Hold Open House on Bike/Ped 6 pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Debuted), Free Camping (Bring your World Champ Alison Dunlap in Moab, Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@cole- accoustic instruments for the Campfire- Utah. 3 full days of rides with lunch and Master Plan on April 11 sport.com, colesport.com, mountain- Jam), Food, Live Music, Chaos & transportation included, Alison Dunlap, trails.org Mayhem, Friday afternoon warm-up 719-439-9041, alisondunlap@comcast. ride will be pretty mellow with a party net, alisondunlap.com June 28-29, 2013 — Velo Weekend, Salt Salt Lake City is in the process of updating it’s Bicycle and Pedestrian atmosphere, Saturday & Sunday we Lake City, UT, A whole weekend of June 1, 2013 — National Trails Day, Park Master Plan. This is the first update since 2004 to the plan. As part of the ride for REAL - Rides range from short & urban cycling events beginning with City, UT, Meet at 9am, coffee and mellow to ridiculous., Fuzzy Nance, 435- process for public involvement, they will be holding an open house on Critical Mass and a Tall Bike Joust on bagels. Location & Project TBA, Charlie 637-2453, [email protected], Friday and continuing into Saturday Sturgis, 435-649-6839, charlie@moun- Thursday, April 11 from 6 – 8 pm at the Salt Lake City Main Library in the PASStrails.com with an Alleycat, Freestyle Trick Comp., taintrails.org, mountaintrails.org Level 4 conference room. Sprints and a Raffle. Lots of fun and May 3-5, 2013 — Alison Dunlap Adventure June 1, 2013 — National Trails Day, Salt The plan will feature bicycle program recommendations, updates to prizes., Nathan Larsen, 801-916-0884, Camps Novice/Intermediate MTB Skills Lake City, UT, Volunteer on Trail Projects., [email protected], veloweek- Camp, Moab, UT, 3 day novice/inter- the city’s extensive bike network, and priority pedestrian improvement Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@ endslc.com mediate skills camp with World Champ rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity projects. For more information on the plan, visit WalkBikeSLC.com or call Alison Dunlap in Moab, Utah. 3 full days June 28-30, 2013 — KPCW Cycling 801-535-7227. of rides with lunch and transportation June 1, 2013 — National Trails Day, Weber Festival, Park City, UT, Fat tire, skinny tire included, Alison Dunlap, 719-439-9041, County, UT, Weber Pathways Trail Day. & training wheels...festival celebrating [email protected], alisondun- Come out an build trails! Check website cycling. Road and trail rides, educa- lap.com for details., Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, tional clinics, equipment demos, live [email protected], weber- included for a low price. We are raising Bike Race.Friday, July 5,Day 7: Local music, food, beverages and fun for the May 17-19, 2013 — MECCA Spring MTB pathways.org trail awareness and providing a low Stoker Rides;MASSV Music Festival;Kids whole family. Held at The Yard, 8:00 AM Festival, Green River, UT, Registration cost trip for all levels., Darren Lightfield, Mountain Bike Race.Saturday, July - 8:00 PM, Cindy Bywater, 435-649-9004, begins Friday at 1pm followed by a June 1, 2013 — Buena Vista Bike Fest, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo. 6,Day 8: MASSV Music Festival;USA [email protected], kpcw.org “warm up ride.” Evening meal is pro- Buena Vista, CO, 15th Annual - pro- com, wildrockiesracing.com, swimba. Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike vided as is a prize drawing. Saturday duced by Colorado Springs Cycling July 27, 2013 — DealerCamp 2013 org National Championships;Sun Valley begins with breakfast and then all-day, Club, a recreational ride featuring Consumer Expo, Park City, UT, Bald Juan XC;Sun Valley Beer Festival., guided rides, ranging from beginner to scenic and challenging routes through June 23-28, 2013 — Grand Staircase Consumer day at DealerCamp 2013, Greg Randolph, 800-634-3347, info@ advanced. Finish up on Sunday morn- some of Colorado’s highest mountain Escalante Intro (MTB), Panguitch, UT, 9am-6pm. Booths from lots of national visitsunvalley.com, Ellen Gillespie, 208- ing with a provided breakfast and a peaks. Registration includes rest stops 6-days, Also available 7/7-12, 8/4-9, 9/1- bike companies. Free admission., Chad 726-2777, [email protected], guided (or on-your-own) scenic ride. and SAG support, a colorful t-shirt 6., Barbara Goff, 800-596-2953 x4, 702- Battistone, [email protected], ridesunvalley.com, visitsunvalley.com Family-friendly., Kim Player, 435-653- for the first 800 registrants, detailed 596-2953, [email protected], bikedealercamp.com 2440, [email protected], biketh- route maps, Saturday afternoon party. escapeadventures.com June 29-30, 2013 — Sun Valley Dirt Rally Bicycle Tour, Ketchum, ID, The Arthritis August 17, 2013 — Tour de Fat, Boise, eswell.org McPhelamy Park, 112-134 West Lake June 23-28, 2013 — Grand Staircase Foundation brings a new charity ride to ID, Rolling Revival of Sustainable Folly!, Street., Aaron Rosenthal, 719-313-2994, Escalante Singletrack (MTB), Panguitch, May 17-19, 2013 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Sun Valley, Idaho, featuring the forests, Various Western Locations., 888-622- [email protected], bvbf.org UT, 6-days, The Grand Staircase Lower Moab, UT, BetterRide’s team of profes- canyons, summits and open country 4044, [email protected], newbel- Canyons provide exploring, camp- sional coaches is dedicated to teach- June 7-August 16, 2013 — Kids’ Mountain surrounding Ketchum and Sun Valley. gium.com/tour-de-fat ing, and backcountrymountain biking ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in Bike Summer, Wood River Cup, Hailey, Takes place on paved and hard- opportunities so vast and picturesque September 21, 2013 — Edible Wasatch - balance, in control & have more fun ID, June 17-22, July 22-26, August 12-16. packed dirt roads, perfect for cyclo- that the rest 7/14-19, 8/18-23, 9/15- Bites & Bikes, tentative, Salt Lake City, on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970- Kids will learn the following skills: Bike cross and hard-tail mountain bikes. 20, Barbara Goff, 800-596-2953 x4, 702- UT, The ride kicks off at Pioneer Park 335-8226, [email protected], better- Handling, Pump Track Riding, Trail Experienced cyclists may also opt for 596-2953, [email protected], where participants will receive a “clue ride.net Course Riding,.What to bring: BMX or a standard road bike with 28+ mm tires. card” and begin the hunt through- Mountain Bike, Snacks, Cycling Gloves, escapeadventures.com May 18, 2013 — Amazing Earthfest, Local bike rentals are available. Ride out downtown Salt Lake in search of Helmet, Sun Glasses, Extra T-Shirt, Hat, Fredonia, AZ, 7th Annual - Joy Jordan June 28-30, 2013 — KPCW Cycling takes place at roughly 6,000-8,000 feet local food gems., Rachel Hodson, 801- sweatshirt, Pants, Rain Jacket, Sun Woodhill Trail Ride (BLM): 10, 20 mile Festival, Park City, UT, Showcasing above sea level. Each day’s out-and- 742-1592, [email protected], Screen., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@ non-technical loops on hard-packed Park City’s award winning trail system! back route is roughly 50 miles, uphill ediblewasatch.com powerhouseidaho.com, powerhousei- natural surface with expansive views Guided rides (Mid Mountain, Round on the way out., Tai Lee, 206-547-2707, daho.com September 22, 2013 — World Car Free of the Kaibab Plateau and Grand Valley, Prospector & more. Live bands, [email protected], sunvalleydirtrally.kin- Day, UT, Ride your bike and leave the Staircase. Fredonia Welcome Center, June 8, 2013 — Wine Wench Winery vendors, expos, food & beverage, fun tera.org for the whole family. Held at The Yard, car at home!, None , noemail@cycling- US 89-A, Fredonia, AZ, 8 am Arizona Cruise, Palisade, CO, Fruit and Wine July 21-22, 2013 — Trek Dirt Series 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Cindy Bywater, 435- utah.com, worldcarfree.net time., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, jiw@ Tour for the non racer, 3 routes for Mountain Bike Camp, Winter Park, CO, 649-9004, [email protected], kpcw. gwi.net, amazingearthfest.com road bikes to beach cruisers. Ride Learn new skills, increase confidence through the Orchards and Vineyards org Mountain Bike May 24-26, 2013 — Black Hills Fat Tire on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport of Palisade. Also an MTB race (see mtb Festival, Rapid City, SD, Trail rides, races June 29-July 7, 2013 — Ride Sun Valley like never before. World class women’s race calendar), Rondo Buecheler, 970- Tours and Festivals (hill climb, XC, Super-D), Triathlon with Mountain Bike Festival, Sun Valley, ID, only and co-ed instructional weekend 464-9266, [email protected], white water kayaking, running, and Eight days of races and events geared camps for beginner, intermediate, rapidcreekcycles.com April 5-7, 2013 — BetterRide MTB Camp, mountain biking. Film festival and for anyone who can balance on two and advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604- Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team of profes- socials., Kelly Combs, 605-431-8989, 605- June 9-September 20, 2013 — Bryce and wheels. Saturday, June 29, Day 1: Sun 484-6238 (Canada), [email protected], sional coaches isdedicated to teach- 343-9534, [email protected], Zion National Parks (MTB), St. George, Valley Super Enduro; Apple’s Street dirtseries.com ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in Party; Sun Valley Dirt Rally. Sunday, June bhfattirefestival.com UT, 6-day, 140-mi guided Mtn Biking Tour July 27-28, 2013 — Trek Dirt Series balance, in control & have more fun 30,Day 2: Sun Valley Super Enduro;Sun thru Brian Head, Red Canyon, Navajo Mountain Bike Camp, Park City, UT, on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970- May 24-25, 2013 — BetterRide MTB Camp - Valley Dirt Rally.Monday, July 1,Day Lake Trail, VirginRiver Rim and Hiking Learn new skills, increase confidence 335-8226, [email protected], better- Women’s , Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team 3: Sun Valley Bike Demo;Local the Zion Narrows. Tour includes 5-night on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport ride.net of professional coaches isdedicated to Stoker Rides.Tuesday, July 2.Day 4: camping and 1 inn or 5-night all inns, like never before. World class women’s teaching riders of all levels the skills Sun Valley Bike Demo;Local Stoker April 25-28, 2013 — New Belgium Brewing transportation and food. Also available only and co-ed instructional weekend to ride in balance, in control & have Rides;4th Annual Idaho Pump Track Company Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Fruita, throughout the summer., Barbara Goff, camps for beginner, intermediate, more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, State Championships.Wednesday, July CO, 18th Annual festival which is the 800-596-2953 x4, 702-596-2953, info@ and advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604- 970-335-8226, [email protected], bet- 3,Day 5: Local Stoker Rides;Ketchum kickoff to Mtn bike season in CO, World escapeadventures.com, escapead- 484-6238 (Canada), [email protected], terride.net Criterium.Thursday, July 4,Day 6: Local renowned trails, expo, Clunker Crit, ventures.com dirtseries.com May 25-26, 2013 — NUMB Fest, Vernal, Stoker Rides;Hailey 4th of July Criterium Prizes, and live music in downtown June 15-18, 2013 — Stone Temple UT, 2 fun and action packed days of Fruita., Mike Heaston Over the Edge Mountain Bike Camp, Cheyenne, WY, organized riding and festivities. There Sports, 970-858-7220, 303-635-2815, Curt Gowdy State Park, IMBA Epic will be organized trail rides each day [email protected], emgcol- singletrack, Ages 13-18, Boys & Girls, based on ability level with gatherings orado.com, fruitamountainbike.com Riding-Skills-Education Sessions, 4 Days- in the evening involving food, bever- $125, Richard Vincent, 307-745-4499, April 26-28, 2013 — BetterRide MTB Camp, age, revelry, and prizes provided by [email protected], laramieenduro. Moab, UT, BetterRide’s team of profes- the event sponsors. All events are in org sional coaches is dedicated to teach- & around the Uintah Basin, there is no ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in charge or entry fee., Troy Lupcho, 435- June 16, 2013 — Wild Rockies Boise to balance, in control & have more fun 781-2595, [email protected], Idaho City Tour, Wild Rockies Series, on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970- altitudecycle.com Boise, ID, Starts and finishes at the Old 335-8226, [email protected], better- Armory on Reserve Rd. 7 am Boise to May 31-June 2, 2013 — Alison Dunlap ride.net Idaho City (camp overnight) and back Adventure Camps Intermediate/ to Boise. Full support and SAG wagon

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August 2-4, 2013 — BetterRide MTB Camp, ceresort.com/explore/sum_biking_ don ‘festive’ costumes and celebrate May 3-4, 2013 — New Belgium Brewing Park City, UT, BetterRide’s team of Regional Weekly races.html the beginning of the fall mountain bike Company 18 Hours of Fruita, Loma, CO, professional coaches isdedicated to season in a spirited manner., Ginger 9th Annual, Highline Lake State Park, June 29, 2013 — Sherwood Hills, teaching riders of all levels the skills Ries, 435-649-6839, ginger@mountain- midnightstart, 18 Hr race on 6.5 mile MTB Race Series Intermountain Cup, Logan, UT, ICS #7, to ride in balance, in control & have trails.org, mountaintrails.org loop., Mike Heaston Over the Edge Sherwood Hills Resort, Multiple laps, more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, Sports, 970-858-7220, 303-635-2815, June 18-August 13, 2013 — Laramie winding single track through trees, September 21, 2013 — Draper Fall Classic 970-335-8226, [email protected], bet- [email protected], fruita- Mountain Bike Series, Laramie, WY, 9 am., Kayleen Ames, 435-757-4310, 50, USC Series, Draper, UT, 2 25 Mile terride.net mountainbike.com 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/13. Local [email protected], Marek laps, the premier urban 50 miler on August 30-September 1, 2013 — TVTAP mountain bike series, great for riders Shon, 801-209-2479, intermountain- Onetrack!!!! 25 mile option for jrs’ and May 11, 2013 — Avimor Coyote Classic, WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike of any age and ability., Evan O’Toole, [email protected], intermountaincup. adults., Bob Saffell, 801-588-9020, info@ Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, 11th annu- Festival, Teton Valley, ID, 4th Annual [email protected], laramiem- com, amespromoting.com raceuscs.com, raceuscs.com al - This is real mountain bike racing; Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike tbseries.com not for the weak. High speed rolling July 6, 2013 — The Rage at Snowbird - UT September 21, 2013 — Utah High School Festival, Grand Targhee Resort WY and double and single track with a ton of State Championship, Intermountain Cup, Cycling League Race #2, Sherwood Teton Valley ID. Super D (4300 descent Utah Mountain climbing. Tight, technical sagebrush sin- Snowbird, UT, ICS #8, Snowbird,Utah Hills Resort, UT, Race for 9th through from chairlift), Downhill, Hill-Climb and gle track, water crossings, quick steep State Open XC Championship, Open 12 graders only. Sherwood Hills Resort. Cross-Country trail races. For-fun Strava drops, nasty little granny gear climbs., Bike Racing to all, Event starts at 8000’ near the First wave going off at 10 am, with 3 events with prizes. Fat Bike race, includ- Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, Snowbird Center (Entry 2). Course: waves during the day. Spectator friend- ing high mark. All races included in [email protected], knob- April 6, 2013 — The Cactus Hugger, 4-mile loop, with 800’ of climbing per ly 4-6 mile laps, total length depends on Festival registration., Tim Adams, 208- bytireseries.com, brokenspokecycling. Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, ICS lap, First race starts at 8:10am for U9, category. Both individual scoring and 201-1622, [email protected], TVTAP , 208- com #2, all new course in the Green Valley 8:30am next start., Marek Shon, 801- team scoring., Lori Harward, 801-502- 201-1622, [email protected], teton- Raceway. , Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, 209-2479, intermountaincup@gmail. 8516, 801-661-7988, [email protected], May 11, 2013 — Desert Rats Classic, Fruita, bikefest.org, tvtap.org [email protected], inter- com, intermountaincup.com utahmtb.org CO, 100 km out and back mtb race, September 19-22, 2013 — Alison Dunlap mountaincup.com, spingeeks.com Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_del- July 6, 2013 — Fire Road Cycling, Cedar September 28-30, 2013 — Big Mountain Adventure Camps Intermediate/ [email protected], gemin- April 13, 2013 — Adventure Xstream City, UT, 25k, 60k, 100k distances, starts Enduro #5 , Big Mountain Enduro Series, Advanced MTB Ride Camp, Moab, UT, iadventures.com Moab, AXS Series, Moab, UT, Solo rac- at Main StreetPark, 8am, 7000 ft. total Moab, UT, epic, backcountry enduro 4 day advanced ride camp with World ers and teams will kayak, trek, rappel, elevation gained for 100km; 4000ft total rides. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, May 18, 2013 — 12 Hours of Disco, Salmon, Champ Alison Dunlap in Moab, Utah. and mountain bike through the Moab for 60km. Equal prize $ for overall men [email protected], big- ID, 8 mile laps, mostly singletrack, at All-inclusive: 3 full days of rides, lodging, Canyon Country, 50 miles of multisport & women in the 100km. 25-qualifying mountainenduro.com the foot of the mighty Beaverhead massage, all meals included., Alison racing., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, slots for the Leadville 100 up for grabs Mountains. Race Solo, or teams of 2 Dunlap, 719-439-9041, alisondunlap@ October 6, 2013 — Utah High School [email protected], gravityplay. for 100km event., Paul Huddle, 858-518- and 4., Max Lohmeyer, 208 756 7613, comcast.net, alisondunlap.com Cycling League Race #3, Utah High com 0042, 760-936-7459, huddle@multisports. [email protected], ridesalmon. School Cycling League, Snowbasin, UT, September 21-22, 2013 — Trek Dirt Series com, fireroadcycling.com com April 20, 2013 — Alpine XCO, USC Series, Race for 9th through 12 graders only. Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Learn Alpine, UT, 3 Mile laps, World Cup for- July 13, 2013 — The Crusher in the Tushar, Snowbasin Resort, up Ogden Canyon. May 18-19, 2013 — Big Nasty Mud Run new skills, increase confidence on mat, Mucho One Track, sweet DH, chal- Beaver, UT, A 70 mile “roadirt” race First wave going off at 10 am, with 3 and Mountain Bike Weekend, Ontario, the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like lenging climbs, Bob Saffell, 801-588- exploring Southern Utah’s Tushar Mt. waves during the day. Spectator friend- OR, Saturday mud run and Sunday XC never before. World class women’s 9020, [email protected], Ty Hansen, range. 10,500+ ft. of climbing! A perfect ly 4-6 mile laps, total length depends on mountain bike, Tom Pence Ranch, on only and co-ed instructional weekend (801) 233-1400, [email protected], 50/50% split between pavement and category. Both individual scoring and Big Willow Road, Sunday is an 8-mile camps for beginner, intermediate, raceuscs.com dirt fire-roads and a traverse of some of team scoring., Lori Harward, 801-502- mountain bike loop., Jeff Gasser, 208- and advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604- April 27, 2013 — Cyclesmith 19th Utah’s highest and most scenic roads., 8516, 801-661-7988, [email protected], 867-2488, [email protected], 484-6238 (Canada), [email protected], Annual Showdown at 5-Mile Pass, Burke Swindlehurst, [email protected], utahmtb.org Ron Dillon, 208-573-4255, bignasty@ dirtseries.com tusharcrusher.com cableone.net, bignastyhillclimb.com Intermountain Cup, Eagle Mountain, October 12, 2013 — 6 Hours of Frog September 27-29, 2013 — MECCA UT, ICS #3, 19th Annual, XC.Fun XC July 19-20, 2013 — Wasatch Enduro, Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, May 18-19, 2013 — Big Mountain Enduro Fall MTB Festival, Castle Dale, UT, course, 11-mile loop with rolling hills, First Park City, UT, At the Canyons Resort, Hurricane, UT, 13 mile long course in #1, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Taos, Registration begins Friday at 1pm fol- start at 9 am for Under 12, others at 10 European style enduro race, $12,000 the UT desert combines sweet single NM, epic, backcountry enduro rides. , lowed by a “warm up ride.” Evening am., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, inter- Cash and Prizes, 17 miles, 3,200’ of track , with some technical sections, Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@ meal is provided as is a prize drawing. [email protected], intermoun- technical descents / 1,300’ climbing, and great climbs. Great introduction bigmountainenduro.com, bigmoun- Saturday begins with breakfast and taincup.com Ali Goulet, 801-560-6479, therealalig- to endurance racing or a great trainer tainenduro.com then all-day, guided rides, ranging from May 4, 2013 — Mag 7 Enduro, Enduro [email protected], bellwasatchenduro. for bigger races. Categories from solo beginner to advanced. Finish up on May 24-26, 2013 — Black Hills Fat Tire Cup, Park City, UT, Stop 1 of a 3 race com, endurocupmtb.com to 3 person, including single speed Sunday morning with a provided break- Festival, Rapid City, SD, Races (XC, SD, series across Utah. Fun, flowy enduro categories. , Cimarron Chacon, 970- fast and a guided (or on-your-own) July 27, 2013 — The Solitude Cup, DH), Rides, Demo Bikes, Fun Socials, racing in the Gemini Bridges area, 759-3048, [email protected], scenic ride. Family-friendly., Kim Player, Intermountain Cup, Solitude Resort, and plenty of fantastic single track all Ali Goulet, 801-560-6479, therealalig- GROpromotions.com 435-653-2440, [email protected], UT, ICS #9, Course combines Cruiser waiting for you to kick off the summer., [email protected], Dan Roper, droper@ biketheswell.org (upper) and Serenity (lower) loops, First October 14-15, 2013 — Huntsman World Kelly Combs, 605-431-8989, 605-343- mtsports.com, endurocupmtb.com start at 8:15am., Marek Shon, 801-209- Senior Games, St. George, UT, Must be 9534, [email protected], bhfat- October 2-6, 2013 — Outerbike, Moab, May 11, 2013 — 8th Annual Racers 2479, [email protected], 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, tirefestival.com UT, An opportunity to ride your dream Cycle Service’s Call to Sundance, intermountaincup.com downhill, and cross country. Expert, bike on world class trails and roads. May 25-27, 2013 — Eagle Bike Park Intermountain Cup, Sundance Resort, Sport and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Participants will receive bike demos August 3, 2013 — The Bash at Snowbasin, Gravity Festival, Wild Rockies Series, UT, ICS #4, XC, 2 loops: a 7.1-mile top- Case, 800-562-1268, hwsg@infowest. for 3 days, swag bag, lunch and beer, Intermountain Cup, Snowbasin, UT, ICS Eagle, ID, Saturday- Sweet super D ping out at 7100 ft, and the small 0.5- com, Merrill Barney, , seniorgames.net and admission to evening parties and #10, Series finals, an 8.5-mile loop con- course, using most of the XC and Dh mile lowest part of Archies Loop, First films., Sean Hazell, 800-845-2453, sean@ sisting of 90% wide single-track that November 2-3, 2013 — 25 Hours of Frog trails in the park. Sunday, we have dual race starts at 8 am for U9, 8:30 am for outerbike.com, outerbike.com winds across thelower mountain with Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, slalom course that was built by World U12, others 9:30 am., Marek Shon, 801- about 1,300’ of climbing per lap, Marek Hurricane, UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 Champion Eric Carter. Monday’s main October 24-27, 2013 — Moab Ho-Down 209-2479, intermountaincup@gmail. Shon, 801-209-2479, intermountain- am with the bonusdouble midnight lap event supported by the Southern Idaho Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, com, intermountaincup.com [email protected], intermountaincup. due to the fallback time change. 13 downhillers program--the mini-DH, filled Moab, UT, 8th Annual - Mountain bike May 25-27, 2013 — Sundance Showdown com mile long course in the UT desert com- with small gaps, drops and huge berms!, festival with dual stage enduro race, Super-D Race Series, UT Gravity Series, bines sweet single track , with some Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wil- group shuttle rides, bike film festival, August 10-11, 2013 — Flyin’ Brian Gravity Sundance Resort, UT, Super-D Saturday, technical sections, and great climbs., [email protected], wildrock- townie tour, dirt jump comp and an Festival, UT Gravity Series, Brian Head, DH Monday., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@ iesracing.com, byrdscycling.com outrageous costume party!, Tracy UT, Downhill and Super-D Schedule of [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh. gropromotions.com, GROpromotions. Reed, 435-259-4688, info@chilebikes. events T.B.D., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, June 1, 2013 — Wood River Cup Race org com com, moabhodown.com [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh. #1, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey May 27, 2013 — Stan Crane Memorial org November 9, 2013 — Utah High School Community Bike Park, short track cross Cycling League State Championships, country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, Utah Weekly MTB XC Race, Intermountain Cup, Draper, August 17, 2013 — Mt. Ogden 100 K Utah High School Cycling League, [email protected], power- UT, ICS #5, 7th annual. Monday race, MTB Race, Snowbasin, UT, 3 race divi- Moab, UT, Final race & State houseidaho.com Race Series Great XC course start/finish at the sions: 25K, 50k and 100k. Held on the Championship. Held at Bar M Trails. First equestrian center, about 80% single- trails of Snowbasin Resort., Steve Andrus, June 8, 2013 — Wood River Cup Race wave goes off at 10 am. Registration April 30-August 27, 2013 — Mid-Week track on a 9.8-mi loop, Total elevation 801-620-1014, [email protected], #2, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey for races will be done through team Mountain Bike Race Series, Mid-Week 1100’/lap, first start at 8:15 am for U12, mtogden100k.com Community Bike Park, short track cross coaches. Categories include Freshman, MTB Race Series, Park City, Draper, and others at 9 am., Marek Shon, 801-209- country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, August 31, 2013 — Park City Point 2 Point, Sophomore, JV and Varsity for both Solitude, UT, Races are on Tuesday eve- 2479, [email protected], [email protected], power- NUE Series, Park City, UT, A true point 2 boys and girls. Individual scoring nings. Registration begins at 5:30, intermountaincup.com houseidaho.com point race! Thanks to the plethora of and team scoring and awards., Lori kids race at 6:00 and main event at June 1, 2013 — Intermountain Cup Race trails in this area, the race will never be Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, June 8, 2013 — Knobby 9 to 5, Knobby 6:30. 4/30 to 8/27., Brooke Howard, 385- 6, tentative, Intermountain Cup, TBA, 227-5741, [email protected], on the same trail twice. Over 90% of the [email protected], utahmtb.org Tire Series, Avimor, ID, High speed roll- UT, ICS #6, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, race is single-track. 78 miles & 14,000’ ing double-track. Tight, technical midweekmtb.com, facebook.com/ [email protected], inter- midweekmtb of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, Regional Mountain sagebrush single-track, water crossings, mountaincup.com [email protected], thepcpp.com quick steep drops, nasty little granny May 1-August 7, 2013 — Sundance/ gear climbs. Single speeders’ dream., June 8-9, 2013 — Wolf Mountain Mayhem, September 8, 2013 — Utah High School Bike Racing Soldier Hollow Weekly Race Series, UT Gravity Series, Wolf Mountain Resort, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, WWRS, Soldier Hollow, UT, Wednesday Cycling League Race #1, Utah High UT, Saturday Super D (afternoon start), April 6, 2013 — Barking Spider Bash, Wild [email protected], knobby- nights, May - Aug. Venue alternates School Cycling League Race Series, Sunday Downhill (morning start), Ron Rockies Series, Nampa, ID, AMBC Race, tireseries.com between Soldier Hollow and Sundance, Park City, Round Valley, UT, Races Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], more than 1000 vertical ft per lap, 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr race time, are for 9th through 12th grades only. June 8, 2013 — Grand Mesa Grind go-ride.com, utahdh.org elevation gain for hill climbs. Original Sports 45mins, Beginners 30mins. 2013 Categories for individual scoring are MTB Race and Palisade Bike Festival, 2 hr XC course and 1 hour trail run, Dates: • May 1, 15, 29, • June 12, 26, • June 8, 2013 — Wasatch Back 50, USC Freshman, Sophomore, JV, and Varsity Palisade, CO, Expert Course is 35 miles includes roller coaster single track and July 10, 24, • August 7, Tyson , 435-200- Series, Heber, UT, 2 25 Mile laps, the for boys and girls separately. Team with 4800 feet of climbing around the wide open fire road. FREE kids race, 3239, 801.223.4849, races@euclidout- premier urban 50 miler on Onetrack!!!! scoring for division I and II teams. Race slopes of the Grand Mesa, and a 24 awards ceremony, food and bever- doors.com, weeklyraceseries.com 25 mile option for jrs’ and adults., Bob starts Saturday at 10 am. Bring your mile Sport and 20 mile beginner race. Saffell, 801-588-9020, info@raceuscs. family and cowbells for a great day ages., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, Race Start: 8am., Rondo Buecheler, May 8-August 14, 2013 — Sundance/ com, raceuscs.com of fun cheering your local high school [email protected], wil- 970-464-9266, rapidcreekcycles@aol. Soldier Hollow Weekly Race Series, team at our spectator-friendly 4-6 mile drockiesracing.com com, rapidcreekcycles.com WWRS, Sundance, UT, Wednesday June 22, 2013 — Dixie 200, Parowan, lap courses., Lori Harward, 801-502- April 13, 2013 — Sage Brush Scramble, nights, May - Aug. Venue alternates UT, Self-supported, 200 miles of trail June 15, 2013 — Wood River Cup Race 8516, 801-661-7988, [email protected], Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, STXC. between Soldier Hollow and Sundance, and remote terrain between Bryce #3, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey utahmtb.org Action-packed short track racing just 23 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Canyon and Brian Head in southern Community Bike Park, short track cross miles SE of Boise Racing and BBQ starts Sports 45mins, Beginners 30mins. 2013 UT. Virgin River Rim, Thunder Mountain, September 14, 2013 — 12 Hours of country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, at noon. , Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- Dates: • May 8, 22, • June, 5, 19, • July Grandview and several other trails. Sundance, Sundance Resort, UT, With [email protected], power- 720-3019, info@brokenspokecycling. 3, 17, 31, • August 14 , Tyson , 435-200- Start: 7am, 6/22, intersection of 2nd Solo, 2-Man, 4-Man and Coed options houseidaho.com org, knobbytireseries.com 3239, 801.223.4849, races@euclidout- Left Hand Canyon and hwy 143., Dave this event has something for everyone. doors.com, weeklyraceseries.com Harris, [email protected], 2-epic. Race goes from 7am - 7pm., Czar April 13, 2013 — Rumble at 18 Road, Fruita, com/events/dixie200.html Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, CO, Cross Country, USAC Nationals [email protected], John June 22, 2013 — Round Valley Cross Qualifier, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708, Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801.223.4849, Country, USC Series, Park City, UT, 8-9 [email protected], ltrsports. [email protected] , sundan- mile laps, mostly singletrack. Rolling hills, com ceresort.com/explore/sum_biking_ swoopy turns., Bob Saffell, 801-588-9020, races.html April 26-28, 2013 — The Whiskey Off-Road, [email protected], raceuscs.com Tuscon, AZ, While riding the Whiskey September 14, 2013 — Widowmaker Hill June 28, 2013 — 6th Annual Sundance course, mountain bikers of all skill levels Climb, tentative, Snowbird, UT, Starts Single Speed Challenge, Sundance will enjoy a brief stay and steep climb in Gad Valley10 AM, 3000’ vertical Resort, UT, As the only TRUE Single on the pavement while making their race to the top of the Tram for awrds, Speed Race in Utah the Sundance way out to the endless singletrack offer- food and fun. Snowbird Resort. , James Challenge proves to be an incredible ings located in Prescott National Forest. Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@sports-am. event. Single Speeders get a unique Once in the forest, participants will com, sports-am.com chance to race head to head in this experience technical fast single track, event. A purest category, Single Speed September 15, 2013 — Tour de Suds, smooth fire roads, quality climbing draws in many who feel a connection Park City, UT, 7-mile mountain bike and vistas that will leave them speech- to the roots of Mountain Biking., Czar climb from City Park, to the top of less., 520-623-1584, [email protected], Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, Guardsman Pass with a 2,700ft eleva- epicrides.com [email protected], sundan- tion gain. Participants are urged to APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 27

June 15, 2013 — Fear, Tears & Beers, Ely, medals for all finishers., Greg Randolph, August 3, 2013 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed 800-634-3347, [email protected], NUE Series, Alta, WY, 5th Annual will Ellsworth - Continued rounded profile of the tires. And, while sections mostly downhill, combined Ellen Gillespie, 208-726-2777, ellen@sun- offer more single track trail for the 2013 the knobs are lower profile than some, time wins. Men’s and women’s events valleyevents.com, ridesunvalley.com, race , which will now be a 3 lap 100 from page 26 for all classes. Fun run, beginner, sport, visitsunvalley.com mile or try a 2 lap 100K, we’ll also offer traction has still been great. I have par- and expert classes., Kent Robertson, a 50k race.National Ultra Endurance ticularly liked the 2.4” size – they are more comfortable and smooth than a July 6, 2013 — USA Cycling Marathon 775-289-6042, [email protected], Series (nuemtb.com)., Andy Williams, lower profile tire, with not too much sacrificed as far as weight. greatbasintrails.org MTB National Championship, Sun Valley, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ ID, The top marathon racers from all grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee. The SRAM XO mountain bike group is a winner. With the 29er, I went June 15-16, 2013 — USA Cycling 24-Hour over the United States descend on com, ph100.org with a triple crank – 44/33/22, and an 11-36 cassette. With a larger wheel MTB National Championships, Gallup, Sun Valley for the glory of the stars and NM, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ bars. A challenging course will take rid- August 3-4, 2013 — Tamarack Resort, size, it is nice having the smaller gears. Shifting is flawless, the compo- usacycling.org, usacycling.org ers from downtown Ketchum through Regional Championship XC (National nents light and solid. qualifier) and State Champs- Super D on June 20-23, 2013 — Crested Butte Sun Valley Resort, over Dollar Mountain Super G, Wild Rockies Series, Tamarack, The Cobb SHC 170 seat is quite comfortable. The cutout model I tried Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, 32nd and out to tackle two loops of Cold ID, 20-30 min SUPER-D course. Newer is a mountain bike specific seat that gains much of its comfort from a rela- Anniversary year: Fat Tire 40 endur- Springs Trail - Warm Springs Trail - Warm route with fast, flowing single track ance race, Aided Rides, Mountain Springs Traverse - River Run Trail before tively flexible shell. Additionally, the narrow profile makes it easy to slide finishing at the River Run Base area. Fast and individual time trial! On this course, States Cup Wildflower Rush races, pure you’ll find small drop-offs, and flowing off the back of the seat on more technical sections. At 202 grams, it is light. Crested Butte classics like the Chainless flowy and buff singletrack with an ideal singlespeed gradient make this course boulders. Lots of fun all day and super The seat was not an original spec, but a welcome upgrade. Race & the 24 Hour Bridges of the Butte, easy shuttle., Darren Lightfield, 208-608- as well as some premiere entertain- one for the ages. Approx distance: The Lizard Skins grips are both comfortable and precise – the lock ring 50 miles; 7,000’ climbing., Micah Rice, 6444, [email protected], ment., Scott , [email protected], wildrockiesracing.com keeps them from moving – and, they are a Utah based company. A side note cbchamber.com/crested-butte-bike- 719-434-4200, [email protected], week-2012.html usacycling.org August 10, 2013 — Whit Henry Memorial on the grips – one can order these (from Lizard Skins) with custom lettering July 6-7, 2013 — Big Mountain Enduro #3, Galena Grinder, Knobby Tire Series, on the lockrings. I chose ‘Cycling Utah’, of course. June 21-22, 2013 — City Creek Pedalfest, Galena Lodge, ID, XC/Marathon, 22.5 Pocatello, ID, Mountain Bike Race. Kids Big Mountain Enduro Series, Keystone, If you would like to try one out, contact your local dealer, or visit CO, epic, backcountry enduro rides. , mile loop with 50% single track, start/ Race and Spaghetti Dinner Friday night. finish at 7,000 feet with total gain of Ellsworthbikes.com for a calendar of local demo events. Saturday, Race Day! Beginner, Sport Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@ bigmountainenduro.com, bigmoun- 3200 in one loop, open category (for and Expert Classes (12, 17, 27 miles) racers who choose not to purchase a tainenduro.com Awards, Prizes, Raffle, music, food & license) held for the marathon, which fun., Lindi Smedley, 208-251-5915, indi- July 6-7, 2013 — OuterLocal Summer is 22.5 mile loops., Hal Miller, 208-869- [email protected], pocatellopedalfest.com Games, Jackson, WY, 9:00am in Phil 4055, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspoke- that was built by World Champion Eric June 26-July 24, 2013 — Top of Utah Crit June 22, 2013 — Jug Mountain Ranch Baux Park at the base of Snow King. This cycling.org, knobbytireseries.com Carter. , Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, Series, Logan, UT, Wednesdays - Course “adventure festival for mountain ath- [email protected], wil- has four corners and is relatively flat. XC, Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, 2-3 August 10, 2013 — Big Hole Challenge hr XC course and 1.5 hr trail run. 5 min letes” will feature four events in moun- drockiesracing.com Start line is at 3065 N. 200 W Logan, UT. MTB Race and Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Perfect venue for pre-race fitness or Super D-- XC on fast, flowing single tain biking, trail running, bouldering, September 21, 2013 — Adventure Mountain bike mass start first, at 10 am, introduction to racing in the C-Flight. track route and wooden bridges. On and paragliding; capped off with two Xstream Glenwood Springs, tentative, 9.4 miles, then either bike a second lap We will be racing every Wednesdays the 10 mile lap XC and run course, free concerts at the end of the night., AXS Series, Glenwood Springs, CO, or run 6 miles. Awards, Raffle and results starting June 26th - July 24th. Women’s you’ll find deep woods, single track Jeremy Dodge, [email protected], Solo’s or 2 person teams will kayak, trek, 1 pm at the South Horseshoe Trail Head. Flight - 5:15pm (25 min), C Flight: and wide-open fire road. Qualifier for outerlocal.com/member-profile/the- rappel, and mountain bike, riverboard Net proceeds benefit Teton Valley 5:50pm (30min), Kids Crit: 6:20pm USA Cycling Mountain Bike National outerlocal-summer-games Trails and Pathways, Dick Weinbrandt, and cave this spectacular course., Will Championships., Darren Lightfield, 208- (10 min), B Flight: 6:30 pm (40min), A July 7, 2013 — Sun Valley Bald Juan XC, 208-354-2354, [email protected], Newcomer, 970-403-5320, events@ 608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo. Flight: 7:20pm(50min), Joel Rackham, Ketchum, ID, Same start and loop as peakedsports.com gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com com, wildrockiesracing.com 801.721.6952, joel@simplymacracing. Marathon National Championship but August 10-11, 2013 — Tamarack Resort September 21, 2013 — Jurassic Classic, org, thresholdevents.org June 22, 2013 — Wood River Cup Race only one lap in length. Approx 30 miles SUPER Enduro and DH, Wild Rockies Lander, WY, Mountain bike race at #4, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey 4,000’ climbing., Greg Randolph, 800- Series, Tamarack, ID, Tamarack Resort Johnny Behind the Rocks. Start time Utah Road Racing Community Bike Park, Short Track Cross 634-3347, [email protected], Ellen SUPER Enduro and DH, Darren Lightfield, - 9:00 am, Beginner, Intermediate, Country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, Gillespie, 208-726-2777, ellen@sunvall- 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo. Advanced/Pro categories. BBQ, t-shirt April 6, 2013 — Hell of the North Road [email protected], power- eyevents.com, ridesunvalley.com, visit- com, wildrockiesracing.com and swag bag for registered partici- Race, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, houseidaho.com sunvalley.com pants. , Tony Ferlisi, 307-690-3952, tfer- Just north of the Salt Lake Int’l Airport, 5 August 10, 2013 — LeadVille Trail 100, [email protected], landercycling.org mile circuit. Includes 1.75 mile stretch of June 23, 2013 — Jug Mtn. Ranch Super July 10-13, 2013 — Southeast Idaho Senior Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, dirt road. Bring your 53x11., Marek Shon, D and 10K/10mi. trail run, Wild Rockies Games, Pocatello, ID, Cross country One hundred miles across the high-alti- September 28, 2013 — Stone Temple 801-209-2479, [email protected], Series, McCall, ID, 5 min Super D MTB., Jody Olson, 208-233-2034, jodyol- tude, extreme terrain of the Colorado 8, Curt Gowdy State Park, WY, 8 hour, utahcritseries.com Enduro-- XC on fast, flowing single [email protected], seidahosenior- Rockies. Created for only the most 15.1 mile loop, Curt Gowdy State Park, track route and wooden bridges. On games.org determined athletes. Starting at 10,152 Aspen Grove Parking Area, Tentative April 6, 2013 — Collegiate Road - USU the 10 mile lap XC and run course, July 13, 2013 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville feet and climbing to 12,424 feet., Keith start 9AM, IMBA Epic singletrack, addi- - IMCCC, Collegiate Road - IMCCC, you’ll find deep woods, single track Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@life- tional High School Race., Richard Logan, UT, Utah State University - and wide-open fire road. Qualifier for Race Series, Leadville, CO, Cut the Leadville Trail 100 in half, remove all the timefitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219- Vincent, 307-745-4499, enduro.rv@ Criterium Conference Finals., KImberly USA Cycling Mountain Bike National 9357, [email protected], lead- gmail.com, laramieenduro.org Garvie, 307-745-8081, kimberly.garvie@ Championships., Darren Lightfield, 208- easy parts, throw in technical descents, burning lungs and wild animals and villeraceseries.com usu.edu, Kodey Meyers, kodey.myers@ 608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo. October 5, 2013 — Tour of the White aggiemail.usu.edu, theimccc.org com, wildrockiesracing.com you’ll have a good understanding of August 11, 2013 — Adventure Xstream Mountains, Show Low, AZ, At 7,000 ft. what you’re about to get into., Keith Summit County, AXS Series, Frisco, CO, over 900 riders will discover the chal- April 20, 2013 — East Canyon Echo Road June 28-July 4, 2013 — San Juan Huts 200, Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@life- Solo’s or teams of 2 will mountain bike, lenges and gratification from rid- Race, UCA Series, Henefer, UT, 10 AM Pure Austin Endurance Mountain Bike timefitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219- kayak, trail run, and orienteer in either a ing awesome smooth flowing single start in Henefer to East Canyon Resort, Series, Durango, CO, Choose from 2 9357, [email protected], lead- 3-6hr “sprint”, or 6-12hr “sport” course., track among a Ponderosa pine forest turn around go to Echo Canyon, back events: (1) a 7-Day supported tour from villeraceseries.com Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, events@ backdrop while witnessing the end- to Henefer and finish on Hogsback., Durango, CO to Moab, UT. (6 nights, 7 gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@ July 18-21, 2013 — USA Cycling Cross- less beauty (and perfect distraction) days staying overnight in tents using of the Apache-Sitgreaves National sports-am.com, sports-am.com the San Juan Huts southern route and Country MTB National Championships, August 30-September 1, 2013 — TVTAP Bear Creek Resort, PA, Micah Rice, 719- WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike Forests., 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. April 20, 2013 — Collegiate Road - UVU hut system for community camp area). com, epicrides.com Finish to a celebration party in Moab, 434-4200, [email protected], usacy- Festival, Teton Valley, ID, 4th Annual - IMCCC, Collegiate Road - IMCCC, UT, 214 miles of fun. (2) There is also an cling.org Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike October 18-20, 2013 — USA Cycling Orem, UT, UVU. Conference Finals Road, Festival, Grand Targhee Resort WY and TTT, KImberly Garvie, 307-745-8081, kim- Epic race, that starts on July 2nd and July 20, 2013 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Collegiate Mountain Bike National Teton Valley ID. Super D (4300 descent Championships, Banner Elk, NC, Chad [email protected], Taylor LaSalle, finishes in Moab. This race is nonstop Race Series, Truckee, CA, Host location: from chairlift), Downhill, Hill-Climb and Sperry, [email protected], usacycling. [email protected], theimccc. and the first one to Moab wins. Last Northstar CA; Straddling the borders Cross-Country trail races. For-fun Strava org org year’s winner finished in 25.5 hours!, of Nevada and California, the Sierra Kathy Hudson, 972-966-1300, kathy@ events with prizes. Fat Bike race, includ- Nevada is a mountain biker’s dream. ing high mark. All races included in April 27, 2013 — Tour of the Depot, UCA terrafirmaracing.com, terrafirmaracing. The Tahoe Trail 100 offers athletes a Utah Weekly Series, Stockton, UT, Road Roace, com Festival registration., Tim Adams, 208- 2-loop, 50 kilometer course filled with 201-1622, [email protected], TVTAP , 208- Jeremy Smith, 801-558-7215, info@tou- June 29, 2013 — Wood River Cup Finals, beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Athletes 201-1622, [email protected], teton- Road Race Series rofthedepot.com, tourofthedepot.com Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey have many options at the Tahoe Trail bikefest.org, tvtap.org May 3-5, 2013 — USA Cycling Collegiate Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain Raceways Community Bike Park, Short Track Cross 100. Racers ride solo or as part of a Road National Championships, Ogden, August 30-September 1, 2013 — The Criterium Series — Utah Crit Series, Country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, two-person team., Keith Hughes, 208- UT, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ Grand Junction Off-Road, Grand West Valley City, UT, Saturdays A and [email protected], power- 340-4837, [email protected], usacycling.org, usacycling.org houseidaho.com Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, JColley@ Junciton, CO, Featuring the world class B Flite off at 12:30, C and D Flite off lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries. Lunch Loops and neighboring trail sys- at 1:25, 6555 W. 2100 S. March 9,16,23 May 4, 2013 — Antelope Island Classic, June 29-30, 2013 — Big Mountain Enduro com tems, the “Grand” courses will start and - Tuesdays at 6pm April 2, 9 ,16, 23, 30 UCA Series, Antelope Island, UT, Utah #2 , Big Mountain Enduro Series, finish riders on Main Street in down- - through September 24, Marek Shon, State Road Race Championships for Crested Butte, CO, epic, backcountry July 27, 2013 — Laramie Enduro, Wyoming town Grand Junction and take them 801-209-2479, [email protected], Masters and Juniors. Starts at the West enduro rides. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407- Marathon Championship, Laramie, WY, through some of the most technically utahcritseries.com end of the causeway, then across the 6142, [email protected], 111K (69 miles), Happy Jack Recreation challenging and visually stunning land- causeway towards the ranch and end Salt Air Time Trial Series — Salt Lake bigmountainenduro.com Area, 8600’ elevation gain, 7am start, scapes in the country, while traversing on the island. Mileage ranges from 32 City, UT, Every other Thursday April 5 - Richard Vincent, 307-745-4499, enduro. the Tabeguache trail system to the to 60. $2,000 cash plus prizes., James June 29-30, 2013 — Sun Valley Super September 6, I-80 Frontage Road West Enduro, Sun Valley, ID, 2 day enduro [email protected], laramieenduro.org distant reaches of the Magellan loop. Ferguson, 801-476-9476, ferguson8118@ This endurance event will test not only of the International Center;, Marek stage race, four different, hair-on-fire July 27, 2013 — Butte 100, Butte, MT, comcast.net , bmbbc.com fitness, but also bike handling skills and Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. downhill trails on Bald Mountain. Racers Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big a requisite inclination toward reward com, utahcritseries.com May 11, 2013 — Salt Lake City Downtown will use a combination of lifts and good Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options., Criterium, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, through perseverance. As riders return DLD (DMV) Criterium Presented by Ski old pedal power to reach the start of Gina Evans, 406-498-9653, eatdirtpig- UT, Fun and fast 4 corner crit around to the welcoming and unique environ- Utah — Utah Crit Series, West Valley each course. Bike choice: 29’er hard- [email protected], butte100.com Pioneer Park, 300 W and 300 S. , Marek ment of Grand Junctions meandering City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the tail to a 6” travel all-mountain bike. Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. July 27-28, 2013 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Main Street, the event hub and 3-day Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., Suitable for all levels of technical skill. com, utahcritseries.com Same bike and configuration for all UT Gravity Series, Wild Rockies Series, long festival is sure to offer a wel- A flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and stages mandatory., Greg Randolph, Albion, ID, 20-30 min SUPER-D course. comed feeling of reward and personal 7:05, Call for information regarding C May 17, 2013 — Bear Lake Classic 800-634-3347, [email protected], Newer route with fast, flowing single gratification through great surrounds, flite. Wednesdays - beginning 4/17 4/24, Individual Hill Climb, UCA Series, Ellen Gillespie, 208-726-2777, ellen@sun- track and individual time trial! On this libations and noteworthy culinary indul- through 9/4., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, Garden City, UT, 3.4 mile uphill climb valleyevents.com, ridesunvalley.com, course, you’ll find small drop-offs, and gences., 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. [email protected], utahcritseries. from Garden City Office to the Rocky visitsunvalley.com flowing boulders. Lots of fun all day com, epicrides.com com, skiutahcycling.com Point look out pull-off. Racers will start and super easy shuttle., Ron Lindley, on 60-second intervals and will climb July 3, 2013 — Ketchum Criterium, August 31-September 1, 2013 — Big Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Salt 801-375-3231, [email protected], Darren Mountain Enduro #4, Big Mountain Ketchum, ID, Downtown Ketchum. Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiese- Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 Road bike, mountain bike, and team Enduro Series, Durango, CO, epic, miles to top of Emigration. First rider off [email protected], wildrockiesracing. backcountry enduro rides. , Sarah relay categories. Prize money and com, utahdh.org at 6:30. Every other Thursday April 19 cash primes for men’s and women’s Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmoun- thru August 30., Marek Shon, 801-209- MTB and road divisions. Beer gardens, July 28, 2013 — Bogus Basin Marathon, tainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro. 2479, [email protected], utahcrit- course-side eats, and unbridled enthu- Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, XC/ com series.com Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% sin- siasm make it a great night out on the September 1-1, 2013 — Targhee Enduro June 25-July 30, 2013 — Top of Utah town., Greg Randolph, 800-634-3347, gle track, start/finish at 7,000 feet with DH and Super-D, Alta, WY, The DH total gain of 3200 in one loop, open Crit Series, Ogden, UT, Tuesdays - New [email protected], Ellen Gillespie, races will be run on a 1.75 mile long course will be around South Ogden category (for racers who choose not 208-726-2777, ellen@sunvalleyevents. single track DH course,with race times Jr High. Perfect venue for pre-race to purchase a license) held for the com, ridesunvalley.com, visitsunvalley. around 9-plus minutes for the winners, fitness or introduction to racing in com marathon, which is 22.5 mile loops., DH race, chainless DH and a Super D,, the C-Flight. We will be racing every Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, July 5, 2013 — Kids MTB Race, Ketchum, Tuesday starting June 25th - July 30st. [email protected], knobby- [email protected], grand- ID, Down at River Run on the eve of the Women’s Flight - 5:15pm (25 min), C tireseries.com targhee.com National Championships we lay out a Flight: 5:50pm (30min), Kids Crit: 6:20pm course for kids of all ages and abilities August 2-4, 2013 — USA Cycling Gravity September 14, 2013 — Eagle Bike Park (10 min), B Flight: 6:30 pm (40min), A allowing them the chance to race MTB National Championships, Angel Enduro, Wild Rockies Series, Eagle, ID, Flight: 7:20pm(50min), Joel Rackham, before the pros take over on Saturday. Fire, NM, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, 12K trail run. Saturday morning. Two- 801.721.6952, joel@simplymacracing. Free to all kids (12 and under) with [email protected], usacycling.org person dual slalom course on Sunday, org, thresholdevents.org 28 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

right hand side of road, single file. through North Salt Lake, the Three Kings days. Free for spectators. UCI 2.1 stage race, start and finish in Inkom with a 1.2 Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ Racers will yield to traffic for return offers some of the steepest climbs of race. Stages run through Brian Head, mile neutral roll out of town, followed usacycling.org, usacycling.org back to The Inn at the Lake (Start the season. Cyclists can choose to Cedar City, Panguitch, Torrey, Richfield, by 4.5 mile rolling to the circuit (7.3 mi). May 25, 2013 — Twin Falls Criterium, SWICA, location)., Kevin Rohwer, 435-770-9852, tackle one, two, or all three kings. The Payson, Salt Lake City, Snowbasin Riders will do a specified number of Twin Falls, ID, Criterium, races starting at [email protected], cyclists who tackle them fastest will take Resort, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort laps, followed by another half lap to 2:00 pm, fields TBD, Tentatively sched- race2raceevents.com home the prizes., Matt Jensen, 801-550- and Park City., Tour of Utah , 801-325- finish at the top of the climb. Climb per uled on a course approximately 0.8 0778, [email protected], three- 2500, [email protected], tourofutah. lap is 750 ft., Bryan Gee, 208-406-8477, May 18, 2013 — Bear Lake Classic Road miles, excellent pavement and wide kings.nslcity.org com [email protected], idahocy- Race, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 roads., Rick Greenawald, 208-316-6176, cling.com mile flat loop with some rolling hills on June 29, 2013 — Utah State Time Trial August 17, 2013 — Wildflower Hill Climb, [email protected], idahobik- east shore, followed by a FLAT and Championship, UCA Series, Salt Lake Mountain Green, UT, The Wildflower Hill April 13-14, 2013 — Collegiate Road - eracing.org FAST finish – a beautiful race around City, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, Climb is a 5.5 mile timed climb to Big Montana State - NWCCC, Collegiate June 1, 2013 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Bear Lake., Kevin Rohwer, 435-770-9852, [email protected], utahbikeracing. Mountain from Morgan County aver- Road - WCCC Road Season, Bozeman, Team Challenge, Boise to Sun Valley, [email protected], com aging a 5-6% grade. It is held in con- MT, Stage Race, Miles Cromley, mile- ID, 7th Annual - Team relay road race race2raceevents.com, bearlake.com junction with the Wildflower Pedalfest. [email protected], nwcollegiatecy- July 1, 2013 — Utah City Criterium - #1, from Boise to Sun Valley., Mike Cooley, Awesome prizes will be awarded to the cling.us May 19, 2013 — Bear Lake Classic Team Wasatch Front, UT, Located in old 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles. 3 fastest overall and the top age group Time Trial, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, downtown Midvale, this venue is a April 14, 2013 — Jason Broome ITT, Spring com, georgescycles.com winners. Women only., Stacie Palmer, 51 mile flat loop with some rolling hills fast, four corner criterium and should Series, Boise, ID, Ten Mile Time Trial over 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, wildflow- June 1, 2013 — High Stakes Criterium, Las on east shore, followed by a FLAT and be a real crowd pleaser. The course rolling terrain. Start:Stage stop truck [email protected], wildflowerpe- Vegas Crit Series, Las Vegas, NV, USAC FAST finish. TTT 5-man teams, scoring will start/finish on Old Main Street., Dirk stop on I-84, 16 miles east of Boise., dalfest.com Sanctioned Races; Held at Las Vegas on 3rd wheel. Each event is scored Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@com- Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ Motor Speedway; Registration opens at independently, and Sunday’s 5-man cast.net, racedayeventmanagement. August 24, 2013 — Powder Mountain Hill georgescycles.com, georgescycles. 6:00am - closes 15 minutes before each TTT is slated to be the Utah State TTT com, utahcitycrits.com Climb, UCA Series, Eden, UT, Utah State com start. Course is 1.2 miles, flat with 6 cor- Championship., Kevin Rohwer, 435-770- Hill Climb Championships. 6 miles and July 2, 2013 — Utah City Criterium - #2, April 19-21, 2013 — Tour of Walla Walla ners an 2 chicanes. Amazing pavement 9852, krohwer@engineeringexcitement. 3000 feet up Powder Mountain Road, Wasatch Front, UT, Located adjacent to Stage Race, Walla Walla, WA, Pacific with no curbs., David McDonough, 702- com, race2raceevents.com, bearlake. start at Wolf Creek Balloon Festival I-15 near the Lehi Roller Mills, this venue NW premier 3 day Stage race. - 2 RRs, 823-1680, [email protected], com Park, finish in Timberline parking lot., Ben is best for breakaway riders with its long crit, TT. Eight fields in 2011, 5 for men brokenspokebikeslv.com Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelera- May 25, 2013 — Sugarhouse Criterium, straight-aways. The course will start/ and 3 for women- Men Pro-1-2, 3, 4, 5, [email protected], teamexcelerator.com June 6-20, 2013 — Eagle Rock Criterium UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Bring the finish on 1000 East., Dirk Cowley, 801- Mstrs 40+ cats 1-4; Wom 1-2, 3, 4. Stage Series, Idaho Falls, ID, Wednesday Night entire family and enjoy some of Utah’s 699-5126, [email protected], race- August 24, 2013 — Heber Valley Circuit Race - 2 RRs, Crit, TT. Men Pro -1-2, 3, Criterium series down at Snake River best crit racing in one of Salt Lake’s dayeventmanagement.com, utahcity- Race, UCA Series, Heber, UT, Scenic 4, 5, Mstrs 40+ Cats 1-4, Wom 1-2, 3, 4., Landing. , Mike Collaer, 208-681-0919, Sugarhouse Park., Marek Shon, 801-209- crits.com but challenging 8-mile circuits in Heber Michael Austin, 509-386-1149, 509-525- 208-533-5445, dadcollaer2@hotmail. 2479, [email protected], utahcrit- Valley, Utah. $1,500 prize purse, equal 4949, [email protected], tofww. July 3, 2013 — Utah City Criterium - #3, com, eaglerockcycling.com series.com payout for Men’s 1-2 and Women’s org Wasatch Front, UT, In the heart of 1-2-3 fields., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, June 15, 2013 — Nampa Belle District May 25, 2013 — SunCrest Bicycle Hill Bountiful, this will be a flat, four corner April 20-21, 2013 — Maverick Classic, [email protected], extramil- Criterium, Nampa, ID, Located in Climb, Draper Trail Days, Draper, UT, rectangular course that will provide Collegiate Road - RMCCC, Grand eracing.com Belle District at the heart of historical Benefit Water For People Foundation thrills and chills as riders try to out sprint Junction, CO, Omnium, Road Race on Nampa, this spectator orientated 1.1 Draper Ut, 8 am Draper Equestrian each other for the win. The course will September 7, 2013 — LOTOJA Classic Reeder and Purdy Mesa, Team TT for km Criterium course has long straight- Center 1600 E. Highland Drive (13500 start/finish on Main., Dirk Cowley, 801- Road Race, Logan, UT, 31st Annual, 1 collegiate & individual TT for non-colle- aways with fast left- and right-hand South), road race 15 miles with two 699-5126, [email protected], race- day, 3 states, 206 miles from Logan, UT giate, crit., USAC and Collegiate race. turns., Vernon Padaca, 208-571-1730, hill climb. Ends at the top of Sun Crest., dayeventmanagement.com, utahcity- to Jackson Hole, WY., Brent Chambers, Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling [email protected], team- Brad Gilson, 801-684-7770, 801-694- crits.com 801-546-0090, [email protected], Championship., Rick Crawford, 970-759- dobbiaco.com 8859, [email protected], lotojaclassic.com 3729, 970-248-1503, rcrawford@colora- July 4, 2013 — Utah City Criterium - #4, DraperTrails.com domesa.edu, Rick Taggart, rtaggart@ June 15, 2013 — Blazing Saddles Omnium, Wasatch Front, UT, With a start/finish on September 14-16, 2013 — Hoodoo 500, St. coloradomesa.edu, Frances Franco, Speedweekend, Philipsburg, MT, May 26, 2013 — State Team Time Trial Holladay Blvd, this course incorporates George, UT, 500 mile loop race along 970-248-1902, ffranco@coloradomesa. Morning 25km mostly flat TT followed Championships, Salt Lake City, UT, a hill climb on 4500 South, a descent the best roads in Southern Utah. Solo edu, org.coloradomesa.edu/cycling by afternoon RR with 7.5 miles of good State Team Time Trial Championship, down 2300 East and a wicked turn on and relay team divisions., Deb Bowling, hard-packed dirt and two significant Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@ to Laney Avenue back onto Holladay 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. April 20, 2013 — Arizona State Road Race climbs. Shorter TT and RR for juniors., comcast.net, racedayeventmanage- Blvd. This course has something for com, Hoodoo500.com Championship, Hillside, AZ, Out and Don Russell, 406-531-4033, , montana- ment.com every racer., Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, back road race with big rollers and September 20-21, 2013 — Salt to Saint cycling.net [email protected], racedayevent- climbing. Distances of 25, 44, 64 and 84 May 31-June 1, 2013 — Salt Lake Valley Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, 400ish mile management.com, utahcitycrits.com miles., Eric Prosnier, 602-381-3581, eric@ June 16, 2013 — Food Truck Criterium, B4K Stage Race, UCA Series, Daybreak, relay race from Salt Lake City to St. wmrc.org, wmrc.org tentative, ID, [email protected], UT, Criterium, Road Race and Time Trial. July 6, 2013 — Porcupine Hill Climb for George following Hwy 89. Broken into USAC license required- one-day licens- the Fight Against Cancer, UCA Series, 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 person April 28, 2013 — Chicken Dinner Road June 22-23, 2013 — Dead Dog Classic es available. Proceeds from the race Salt Lake City, UT, 12th Annual, Start: relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed Race, Spring Series, Nampa, ID, Mike Memorial Stage Race, Laramie, WY, go to benefit Bikes for Kids Utah., Alex Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at the categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234- Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ Two day, 3 stage road race, Sat: RR Kim, 801-503-9064, alexander@epluri- Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood 0399, [email protected], salttosaint. georgescycles.com, georgescycles. (85 miles or 53miles) elevation to 10,200 bus.org, bikesforkidsutah.com/bikes-for- Canyon., Mike Meldrum, 801-424-9216, com com feet, Sun: Critand TT (10 miles), Approx kids-stage-race, utahcycling.org [email protected], porcupinehill- $8,000 purse, USAC/BRAC sanctioned., September 21, 2013 — Harvest Moon May 5, 2013 — Emmett-Roubaix Road climb.com Michael Harokopis, 307-760-4797, June 7-8, 2013 — Rockwell Relay: Moab Criterium, UCA Series, Ogden, UT, 4 Race, Spring Series, Emmett, ID, Mike [email protected], dead- to St. George, Moab, UT, Four per- July 13, 2013 — Utah Tour de Donut, corner crit in Downtown Ogden around Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ dogclassic.com, laramiebikenet.com son relay, three legs per rider, cover- American Fork, UT, 6th Annual event - the Municipal Park between 25th & georgescycles.com, georgescycles. ing528 miles. Starts 8 am at Sweeney most fun you’ll have on a bike. 3 7-mile 26th Streets., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, com June 22, 2013 — Idaho State Time Trial Park in Moab and goes non-stop to St. laps, eat donuts to reduce your time. [email protected], teamex- Championships, Nampa, ID, Rudy May 11, 2013 — Idaho State Road Race George., Cortney Stewart, 801-643-4673, Starts at 8:30 am., Rodney Martin, 801- celerator.com Estrada, 208-713-3705, elitecycling@ Championships, SWICA, Boise, ID, USA [email protected], Tyler Servoss, 427-6400, [email protected], Ronald msn.com, Howard Roose, 208 484 8342, October 8-11, 2013 — Huntsman World Cycling Categories, 37, 56, or 69 miles, 801-888-3233, [email protected], rock- Tolley, 480-285-6281, rtolley@clearvision- [email protected], idahobikeracing. Senior Games, St. George, UT, Must be Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ wellrelay.com reserve.com, utahtourdedonut.org org 50 years or older. Four events: hill climb, georgescycles.com, Vernon Padaca, June 8, 2013 — Cache Valley Classic July 17-21, 2013 — Cache Valley Stage time trial, criterium and road race. Skill 208-571-1730, dobbiacoboard@cable- June 22-23, 2013 — BYRDS Junior Stage – Don’t text-n-drive and ruin-the-ride, Race, tentative, Cache Valley, UT, Dirk divisions I, II, and III., Kyle Case, 800- one.net, idahobikeracing.com, team- Race, Boise, ID, 10th annual BYRDS UCA Series, Clarkston, UT, This 100, 50 Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@com- 562-1268, [email protected], senior- dobbiaco.com/?page_id=722 Junior Tour of Idaho. All junior catego- or 25 mile race is fun, challenging, with cast.net, racedayeventmanagement. games.net ries represented., Douglas Tobin, doug- May 11, 2013 — All In Criterium, Las only one major climb (1 mile, 7-10% com, utahcitycrits.com [email protected], byrdscycling. October 12, 2013 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Vegas Crit Series, Las Vegas, NV, USAC grade between Trenton and Clarkston – com July 20, 2013 — Rockwell Relay: Ladies Salt Lake City, UT, Race starts at the Sanctioned Races; Held at Las Vegas Little Mountain) and one minor climb (1 Pamperfest, Wasatch Front, UT, 4, 3, mouth of City Creek Canyon and fin- Motor Speedway; Registration opens at June 28-30, 2013 — Baker City Cycling mile, 4% grade 1-mile south of Clarkston. and 2 lady relay teams race or ride, ishes at Rotary Park where we will have 6:00am - closes 15 minutes before each Classic, Baker City, OR, Stage race. Starts and finishes in Clarkston. All new with massages, mini-manicures, etc. at awards, food, music and fun. , James start. Course is 1.2 miles, flat with 6 cor- Three days and four stages in beauti- race course; only climb Little Mountain exchanges.Begins 8 am at Snowbasin, Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@sports-am. ners an 2 chicanes. Amazing pavement ful eastern Oregon, with great support one time (50 and 25 miles); twice for 160 or 67 miles finishing in Midway. For com, sports-am.com with no curbs., David McDonough, 702- and unparalleled scenery. Over 8000 ft 100 miles., Kevin Rohwer, 435-770-9852, all levels!, Cortney Stewart, 801-643- 823-1680, [email protected], of climbing over the three days in one [email protected], 4673, [email protected], Tyler brokenspokebikeslv.com of the country’s most beautiful cycling race2raceevents.com Regional Weekly Servoss, 801-888-3233, velo11@gmail. regions. Pros and amateurs race the May 17-18, 2013 — Idaho Time Trial June 15, 2013 — High Uintas 10,000 Road com, rockwellrelay.com same courses and the women’s and Road Race Series Festival, Boise, ID, Mike Cooley, 208- Race, UCA Series, Kamas/Evanston, UT/ men’s prize purses are matched by July 26-27, 2013 — Saints to Sinners Bike 343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles. WY, 1 Day, 80 mile, point to point road sponsor BELLA Main St. Market., Brian Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser May 14-July 9, 2013 — EXPO IDAHO SWICA com, John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obc- race from Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY Vegter, [email protected], bakercitycy- relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, [email protected], teamrace. over Bald Mountain Pass. Gran Fondo cling.org Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations Boise, ID, Tuesdays starting in May 2013. obccwd.com, idahobikeracing.org for citzen riders and touring riders., Dirk from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams Local training crit series at Expo Idaho June 29, 2013 — Allan Butler Memorial Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@com- May 18, 2013 — Ride for the Pass, through the night, fundraiser event for West lot. May 14, 21, 28June 4, 11, 18, Criterium, Idaho Falls, ID, This is a six- cast.net, racedayeventmanagement. Aspen, CO, Part of the Aspen Cycling ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, 25, July 2, 9, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, corner downtown criterium in the heart com Festival, Benefits the Independence 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. [email protected], idahobi- of Idaho Falls. The racing will start at Pass Foundation. 19th Annual fromthe June 20-23, 2013 — Utah Summer Games, com, SaintstoSinners.com keracing.org 4:00 and finish with the Pro/1/2 race. We Winter Gate, 4 miles east of Aspen, to Cedar City, UT, Time Trial, Hill Climb, also have a kids race prior to the racing July 27, 2013 — Chalk Creek Road Race, May 16-August 21, 2013 — ICE Time Trial/ the Independence Ghost Town approx- Criterium, Road Race with overall at 3:00., Nathan Starnes, 208-534-8095, UCA Series, Coalville, UT, Mike Meldrum, Hillclimb Series, ICE Series, Pocatello, imately 10 miles east up Highway 82 Omnium., Casey McClellan, 435-865- [email protected], 801-424-9216, [email protected], ID, Time Trials are flat, hill climb is up on Independence Pass,gains approxi- 8421, 435-559-2925, [email protected], porcupinecycling.com either Scout Mountain or Pebble, ten- mately 2200 feet of elevation, from June 29, 2013 — Sick Hill Climb, Hansen, utahsummergames.org tative dates:May 16th – Flat TT,May 8,500’ to 10,700’., Mark Fuller, 970-963- ID, This is a timed event, a 22 mile August 3, 2013 — Tour de Park City, UCA June 22, 2013 — Sanpete Classic Road 23rd – Uphill TT,June 6th – Flat TT, June 4959, [email protected], indepen- cycling hill climb, summit finish. The Series, Park City, UT, Classic Road Race Race, UCA Series, Spring City, UT, Start 19th – Uphill TT,July 3rd – Flat TT,July 10th dencepass.org, aspencyclingfestival. climb is a 3000 foot climb The first 15 and Tour starting and finishing in Park and finish: Main Street, Spring City, – Uphill TT,August 14th – Uphill TT,August com miles are gradual and the last 7 miles City. 170, 100, 50 and 15 mile timed loops of 45, 72 and 98 mile courses that 21st- Flat TT, Bryan Gee, 208-406-8477, limbs 1800 feet. Starts at Rock Creek courses through Northern Utah’s beau- May 19, 2013 — Aspen Cycling Criterium, go around the rural Sanpete Valley [email protected], idahocy- General Store. 3048 North 3800 East. tiful mountain valleys. Food, prizes and Aspen, CO, Fast paced, energy roads. Races start at 10:00 a.m. BBQ cling.com This is a USA Cycling non-competitive more!, Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, team- packed race held on closed streets in lunch, awards, and raffle after race. event., Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], tourdeparkc- the heart of downtown Aspen. Speeds Fun ride also., Eric Thompson, 801-541- Regional Road Racing [email protected], sick-riders.com ity.com, teamexcelerator.com of 28 mph and higher around a .8 mile 3840, [email protected], track with sharp curves on road bikes., July 3-7, 2013 — USA Cycling Amateur skiutahcycling.com August 3, 2013 — Snowbird Hill Climb, April 6-7, 2013 — Collegiate Road - Kristin Lathrop, 970-429-2098, kristin.lath- & Para-cycling Road National Snowbird, UT, 34rd Annual, 8 am start Durango - RMCCC, Collegiate Road June 22, 2013 — Three Kings Cycling [email protected], aspencyclingfesti- Championships, Madison, WI, Elite, on 9400 S. near 20th East, climb to - RMCCC, Durango, CO, Squawker Event, North Salt Lake, UT, Winding val.com U23 and Junior Road National Snowbird’s entry II., Misty Clark, 801-933- Road Classic - Road Race on Reeder Championships., Micah Rice, 719-434- 2115, [email protected], snowbird. and Purdy Mesa, Team TT for collegiate May 19, 2013 — Criterium at DC Ranch, Find us on com/events/summer/hillclimb.html & individual TT for non-collegiate on Phoenix, AZ, Criterium at DC Ranch, the Farm Roads, downtown afternoon/ Eric Prosnier, 602-381-3581, eric@wmrc. August 3, 2013 — Mammoth Creek Race, Facebook night crit., Topher Hurley, Christoph.hur- org, wmrc.org Cedar City, UT, There will be a USAC [email protected], Dave Hagen, 970-403- What’s on your race that will be 100 miles. There will 4842, [email protected], rmccc. May 25-27, 2013 — Iron Horse Bicycle be a “casual” Killer Loop of 65 miles. org Classic, Durango, CO, 42th Annual, mind? Registration is $60 through usacycling. Road Race from Durango to Silverton, facebook.com/cyclingutah org., Brian Jeppson, 435-586-5210, 435- April 6-7, 2013 — Tour of Ontario Stage Criterium, Time Trial 25/50 mile tour, kids Send your 559-2925, [email protected], Race, Ontario, OR, The Tour of Ontario is race and Mountain Bike Race., Anne colorcountrycyclingclub.org a brand new two day, three stage race Cheeney, 970-259-4621, director@iron- feedback and on the border of Oregon and Idaho. , horsebicycleclassic.com, ironhorsebi- Follow us on August 6-11, 2013 — Larry H. Miller Tour John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obccweb- cycleclassic.com letters to the Twitter! of Utah, UT, America’s Toughest Stage [email protected], thetourofontario. Race is one of the top pro bicycle com May 25-27, 2013 — USA Cycling races in North America. More than 17 Professional Road and TT National editor to: twitter.com/cyclingutah international and national pro teams April 13, 2013 — Tax Day Circuit Race, Championships, Chattanooga, TN, [email protected] will compete over 500+ miles in six UCA Series, Inkom, ID, Great circuit APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 29

4200, [email protected], usacy- to see who is the fastest cyclist in the Layton and Syracuse. Randonneuring, 462-2275, [email protected], gmail.com, tourdebrewtah.org, utah- cling.org world. The 2009 record was 82.19 mph!, certified brevet., Don Williams, 801- bccutah.org, SaltLakeRandos.org bikemonth.com Al Krause, 707-443-8261 , a.krause@sbc- 641-4020, [email protected], July 4, 2013 — 4th of July Hailey Criterium, April 22-26, 2013 — Free Fee days in May 4, 2013 — Biker’s Edge Cinco de global.net, ihpva.org, whpva.org bccutah.org, SaltLakeRandos.org Hailey, ID, Downtown Hailey Criterium, Arches and Canyonlands National Mayo Century, Kaysville, UT, Free, fully- Exciting four corner course. $5,000 in September 19, 2013 — USA CRITS Finals, April 20, 2013 — Spring Tour de St. George parks , Moab, UT, The perfect time to supported by Biker’s Edge, 100 and cash prizes., Janelle Conners, 208-578- Las Vegas, NV, Criterium, Part of USA , St. George, UT, Beginners and pros ride your road bike in the parks., 435- 50-mile ride starting in Kaysville 7:00am. 5453, 208-720-7427, [email protected], CRITS Championship, during Interbike, alike will enjoy the all-new route while 259-8825, [email protected], nps.gov/ Made for every level of rider with a bcrd.org Mandalay Bay Resort, Men and Women appreciating the well-stocked rest sta- findapark/feefreeparks.htm gradual +/- 1,800ft. Community fun ride Pro races, various amateur classes, and tions. Fully supported with sag vehi- with great food. , Taylor Arnold, 801- July 5-7, 2013 — Single Track Bicycle April 27, 2013 — Front Runner Metric an Industry Cup Challenge., Casey cles, rest stops and lunch. Three route 544-5300, [email protected], bebikes. Shop Road Race, Flagstaff, AZ, Three Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, Point Lamberski, 706-549-6632, casey@swag- options for all skill levels; 30, 65 and 100 com day Omnium starting with a 20K TT, Six to point metric century bicycle ride ger.us, usacrits.com, swagger.us miles!, Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@ mile Snowbowl Hill Climb on Saturday from Salt Lake City’s Intermodal Hub May 11, 2013 — Springville to Nephi 100, spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435- and Sunday is a 45 mile Road Race. October 5, 2013 — Mt. Charleston Hill to Ogden. Return to Salt Lake City via BCC SuperSeries, Springville, UT, Start 229-6251, [email protected], Pedal to the Peaks for Pediatrics, Climb, tentative, Las Vegas, NV, 17.5 the UTA FrontRunner train service. Your Cracker Barrel to Nephi and back thru spingeeks.com Joe Shannon, 928-523-1740, joseph. miles, 5357’ of climbing, finish at Las bicycle will be transported via private orchards. Self Supported with shorter 30 [email protected], Flagstaffcycling. Vegas Ski Resort, Begins at the base April 20, 2013 — Salt Lake City Marathon truck to SLC., Matt Storms, 801-448-6061, and 60 mile options. Store stops enroute. Squarespace.com of Highway 156. 10 am., John Tingey, Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, 25 miles [email protected], frontrun- FREE., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, road- 702-449-6842, [email protected], without stoplights through the streets of nercentury.com [email protected], bccutah.org July 10-13, 2013 — Southeast Idaho Senior everykidabike.org/mount-charleston- Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon course, Games, Pocatello, ID, Hill Climb Cherry April 27, 2013 — Zion Gran Fondo, May 11, 2013 — Back Roads of the Great hill-climb start: 6:00 a.m. at the Olympic Legacy Springs to Crystal Summit - 5 miles to 6 % Springdale, UT, Perfect springtime Basin 300K Brevet, Saratoga Springs, UT, Bridge near the Fort Douglas TRAX stop., grade. Criterium Holt Arena Parking lot - cycling event on the scenic roads Back Roads of the Great Basin 300K Steve Bingham, 773-290-0684, slcm@ ISU Campus. 5K - 10K Time Trial. 20K - 40K Utah Road Touring around America’s most beautiful Brevet (188 miles). Self-supported loop usroadsports.com, saltlakecitymara- Road Races Held in Arimo., Jody Olson, National Park. Fully supported / Chip ride. Starts in Saratoga Springs, out to April 6, 2013 — Legacy Parkway thon.com 208-233-2034, [email protected], SuperSeries 100, BCC SuperSeries, Timed., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, the West Desert, climbs up to Eureka, seidahoseniorgames.org Centerville, UT, Start center Street NSL April 20 — East Canyon Echo Bike Tour, [email protected], ziongran- through Nephi and finally travels along Henefer, UT, 10 AM start in Henefer to fondo.com the west side of Utah. A brevet (bruh July 13, 2013 — Boise Twilight Criterium, flattest 100 ever 4 trips up and back on East Canyon Resort, turn around go to vay) is a nationally certified, timed, National Criterium Calendar, Boise, ID, the Legacy parkway bike path. Free May 4, 2013 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, Echo Canyon, back to Henefer and ultra distance event. Sponsored by 26th Annual, NCC race., Mike Cooley, self-supported event with a cookout UT, Mass start timed road cycling event finish on Hogsback. 60 mile course., Bonneville Cycling Club and the Salt 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles. at the start pointy. Shorter leg options on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@ Lake Randonneurs (rahn doe ners)., com, boisetwilightcriterium.com, of 25 and 50 miles for one or two trips miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not sports-am.com, sports-am.com Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@ georgescycles.com up and back. , Don Williams, 801-641- a sanctioned race, but you will get a distancebiker.com, saltlakerandos.org 4020, [email protected], Greg April 20, 2013 — Willard Bay & Beyond time, awards, and placing., 435-259- July 14, 2013 — Idaho State Criterium Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@mhtn. 200K Brevet, Centerville, UT, Self- 7882, 800-635-1792, shop@poisonspider- May 12-17, 2013 — Bicycle Tour of Arches Championship, Hidden Springs, ID, Start/ com, bccutah.org supported. Plenty of Store stops. No bicycles.com, granfondomoab.com & Canyonlands, Cycling Escapes, Finish at Hidden Springs Community- Entry Fee. Start Centerville JHS to Willard Moab, UT, UT, 5 riding days, 350 mi, Village Green., 9 am., Kurt Holzer, 208- April 13, 2013 — Willard Bay 100 Mile, May 4, 2013 — Tour de Brewtah, Utah Bay Truck Stop, 200K route continues to distance from 40-110 mi per day. Travel 890-3118, [email protected], los- BCC SuperSeries, Centerville, UT, Self- Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, A tour of Corrine through Brigham City. Shorter through Arches Nat’l Park Canyonlands trivercyling.org supported. Plenty of Store stops. No the local micro-breweries in the valley leg options of 30 and 75 miles cover Nat’l Park, follow the Colorado River Entry Fee. Start Centerville JHS to Willard to support local non-profit agencies., July 20, 2013 — Dirt Bag Dash, Mountain Layton and Syracuse. Randonneuring, and the La Sal Mountain loop., Cycling Bay Truck Stop, 200K route continues to Tim Stempel, 602-463-1547, tdstempel@ Home, ID, Hard packed dirt road race. Corrine through Brigham City. Shorter certified brevet., Richard Stum, 435- Escapes , 714-267-4591, info@cyclinges- Short puchy climbs. Post race party. leg options of 30 and 75 miles cover capes.com, CyclingEscapes.com Mountain Home, ID. Pro/AM/Jr 45mi- 20mi. No day of race registration., James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344- 9182, [email protected], joyride- cycles.com/dirt_bag_dash July 27, 2013 — Grand Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, Time trial starts at 10 am with 30 sec intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports in Driggs, climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half a mile from the Grand Targhee Resort. Course covers 12 miles and 2200 vertical feet. Awards, Raffle and results 1 pm at Peaked Sports. Net pro- ceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354- 2354, [email protected], peaked- sports.com July 27, 2013 — USA Cycling Professional Criterium National Championships, High Point, NC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, [email protected], usacycling.org August 10, 2013 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, Lamoille, NV, 12 mile 3000 ft hill climb road race up beautiful Lamoille Canyon Road in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains; post event picnic, awards., Annette White, 775-842-9125, annette. [email protected], elko-velo.com August 10, 2013 — Sick 55 Road Race, Albion, ID, This is a sanctioned mountain course road race. It starts and finishes in Albion, Idaho. There are two category climbs and two fast downhills. It is 53.7 miles challenging race., Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], sick-rid- ers.com August 17, 2013 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Boise, ID, 40th Annual, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles. com, georgescycles.com August 17, 2013 — Garden Creek Gap Road Race, UCA Series, Arimo, ID, Courtney Larson, [email protected], idahocycling.com August 24, 2013 — The Werst Race, LaGrande, OR, The race is open to Runners, Walkers, and Cyclists. The race starts on the corner of 2nd & B streets, approximately 6 blocks (2 south, 4 west) from the Eastern Oregon University Campus, to the top of Morgan Lake Road. It is a challenging uphill, with a distance of roughly 2.35 miles. The first male and female to the top of the hill will be crowned King and Queen of the hill., sean williams, sean.williams607@ gmail.com, mountiecrossandtrack. com/werstrace.htm August 25, 2013 — Mormon Lake Road Race, Flagstaff, AZ, Sunday 8 am: Road Race - beautiful rolling circuit race - 16 miles 361 ft climbing/lap, Joe Shannon, 928-523-1740, joseph.shannon@nau. edu, Flagstaffcycling.Squarespace. com September 4-8, 2013 — USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships, Bend, OR, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, [email protected], usacycling.org September 7, 2013 — Race to the Angel, Wells, NV, 12.6 mile course climbs 2,784 feet to Angel Lake, entirely on pave- ment. Runner and walkers at 8 am, road bikers at 8:30. Shirt, Lunch, water and fruit provided in entry fee., Matt Holford, 775-752-3540, 775-934-1481, [email protected], racetotheangel.org, wellsnevada.com September 9-14, 2013 — World Human Powered Speed Challenge, Battle Mountain, NV, Cyclists from around the world will gather on SR305, perhaps the fastest strectch of road in the world 30 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

May 12-October 12, 2013 — Cycling Bryce, research, education and advocacy., and 98 mile courses that go around UT, 10pm. Open to participants of all USAC race that will be 100 miles. There Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, Dustin Stark, 801-363-3024 ext. 7071, the rural Sanpete Valley roads. Races ages and starts at th10pm. Open to will be a “casual” Killer Loop of 65 miles. St. George, UT, 7-day, 400-mi guided [email protected], main.diabetes. start at 10:00 a.m. BBQ lunch, awards, participants of all ages and starts at Registration is $60 through usacycling. road biking tour of the Bryce, Zion org/utahtourdecure and raffle after race. Fun ride also., Eric the Antelope Island’s White Rock Bay. org., Brian Jeppson, 435-586-5210, 435- and Grand Canyon National Parks reas, Thompson, 801-541-3840, ethompson@ The half way point is the historic Fielding 559-2925, [email protected], June 8, 2013 — Tour de Habitat Lakes to including Brian Head, Panguich Lake, visitsaltlake.com, skiutahcycling.com Garr Ranch where refreshments are colorcountrycyclingclub.org Peaks Ride, Orem, UT, The official ride Red Canyon and Kanab. Tour includes served. The entire route is 24 miles on an of Orem SummerFest. Utah Lake to top June 24, 2013 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D., Sundance August 10, 2013 — The Ultimate Challenge 6 nights camping with last night at Inn asphalt road. , Neka Roundy, 801-451- of Squaw Peak, South Fork and Alpine Resort, UT, Ride Around Nebo And Timp Presented by the Tour of Utah, Park or 6 nights innstay, transportation and 3286, [email protected], daviscoun- Loop. 65 miles, 4,000+ climbing, well in A Day. Start at Sundance and ride City, UT, Park City to Snowbird Ski and food. Available every Sun.-Sat. from tyutah.gov supported. Proceeds benefit Habitat of down and around the Nebo Loop to Summer Resort, 100 miles, with shorter May 12-Oct. 12., Barbara Goff, 800-596- Utah County, 9 am., Eric Bennett, 801- Nephi and then back to the mouth of July 20, 2013 — Pedal Away Parkinson’s, options. Ride the course of the Queen 2953 x4, 702-596-2953, info@escapead- 796-9888, [email protected], American Fork Canyon, over the Alpine Kaysville, UT, The 8th Annual 10 mile stage of the Tour of Utah., Dirk Cowley, ventures.com, escapeadventures.com habitatuc.org Loop, finishing back at Sundance, 165 family fun ride begins at 8 am at Gailey 801-699-5126, [email protected], May 18, 2013 — Cycle Salt Lake Century miles with over 12,000feet of climb- Park in Kaysville. All proceeds benefit tourofutah.com June 8-9, 2013 — Utah Bicycle Touring Ride, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, ing, 100 mile option., Czar Johnson, the Utah Chapter of the American Society’s 7th Annual Overnight Bike August 10, 2013 — Promontory Point UT, Utah State Fair Park, 155 N 1000 W. 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, czarj@ Parkinson Disease Association., Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, This event is for 120, BCC SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Salt Lake to Antelope Island and back, sundance-utah.com, sundanceresort. Meredith Healey, 801-451-6566, 801- new and experienced bicycle travelers. Points Ogden to Brigham City, Corrine, 37, 67, or 100 mile options. Utah State com/explore/sum_biking_races.html 336-6579, [email protected], It involves traveling by bicycle in a self- Golden Spike, Tremonton and back Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM pedalawayparkinsons.com suffienct manner to an overnight des- June 29-30, 2013 — Bike MS: Harmon’s 120 miles self-supported, shorter loop Mass start time. Registration opens at tination. We will camp overnight and Best Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, July 20, 2013 — Desperado Dual, options available. Free event., Don 6:00 AM., Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, csl- then return the next day., Louis Melini, UT, For cyclists and all those seeking a Panguitch, UT, 200 mile double cen- Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ [email protected], cyclesaltlakecen- 801-487-6318, [email protected], personal challenge and a world free of tury in Southern Utah, 100 and 50 mile bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435-562-1212, tury.com MS, Bike MS is the premier fundraising option, Utah’s only fully supported, 200 [email protected], bccutah.org June 8, 2013 — Cache Valley Classic May 18, 2013 — Moonshadows in Moab, cycling series in the nation. The Bike MS mile, one-day cycling adventure., Ryan – Don’t text-n-drive and ruin-the-ride, August 10, 2013 — Mt. Nebo Century, Moab, UT, Watch the full moon rise experience is the ride of your life with Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks. Clarkston, UT, 62.5 mile metric century Payson, UT, Benefiting Huntsman briskly above the mountains; take in the options to ride 40-175 miles. Friendly com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, fun, challenging, with only one major Cancer Institute and Southern Sudan sweet sage of the desert as you make to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 [email protected], spingeeks. climb (1 mile, 7-10% grade between Humanitarian. Challenge yourself over your way to the Earth’s edge overlook- miles. One of the most scenic routes com, Trenton and Clarkston – Little Mountain) one of the highest and most pictur- ing the Colorado River two thousand in Utah! Camping, meals and enter- and one minor climb (1 mile, 4% grade July 20, 2013 — Rockwell Relay: Ladies esque peaks in Utah, enjoying moun- feet below. A fully supported ride in the tainment based out of Cache Valley 1-mile south of Clarkston. Starts and Pamperfest, Wasatch Front, UT, Four- tain scenery and the secret Goshen magic scenery of Moab. , Beth Logan, Fairgrounds (400 South 500 West)., finishes in Clarkston., Kevin Rohwer, 435- and two-lady relay teams race or ride, Canyon. Fully supported. 8am start with 438-260-8889, 435-259-3193, info@skin- Becky Lyttle, 801-424-0112, becky.lyt- 770-9852, krohwer@engineeringexcite- with massages, mini-manicures, etc. at 30, 65, and 100 options. Begins at 8:00 nytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com [email protected], bikemsutah.org ment.com, race2raceevents.com exchanges. Begins 8 am at Snowbasin, a.m. at Noble Sports in Springville, 1851 May 18, 2013 — Goldilocks Herriman, June 29, 2013 — Timpanogos Gran 160 miles finishing in Provo. For all levels!, West 500 South, Jeff Sherrod, 801-654- June 9-12, 2013 — Bicycle Barnstorming Herriman, UT, Fully supported, non com- Fondo, Orem, UT, 7:00 AM, Start and Cortney Stewart, 801-643-4673, cort@ 2886, [email protected], Shawn Tour, Richfield, UT, Experience and learn petitive, women only bike ride with 20, Finish: Timpanogos High School, timed rockwellrelay.com, Tyler Servoss, 801- Snow, 801-230-0914, shawn@myreason- the history and culture in Utah’s desig- 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile route options. ride from the Ranger Station at the 888-3233, [email protected], rockwell- toride.org, myreason2ride.org nated National Heritage Area along W&M Butterfield Park in Herriman, stag- entrance of American Fork Canyon to relay.com Heritage Highway 89 on this unique August 16-17, 2013 — Bear Pa Challenge gered start times beginning at 7 am., the trailhead parking lot at the summit supported bike ride., Susan Crook, 435 July 20, 2013 — Aptalis Cystic Fibrosis Charity Cycling Tour, Park City, UT, Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, dani@goldi- (roughly 10.5 miles), Josh Rohatinsky, 773 7920, susan@iodesigncollaborative. Cycle For Life, Ogden , UT, Benefit for Challenging, fun, and fully supported locksride.com, goldilocksride.com 801.830.2420, [email protected], com, Brad Smith, 801 532 3113, travelu- the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Ogden ride from Bear Lake to Park City over timpgranfondo.com May 19-22, 2013 — Bicycle Barnstorming [email protected], utahheritagefoundation. Valley, Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801- the Mirror Lake Highway. Benefits Tour, Richfield, UT, Experience and learn org July 4, 2013 — Tour de Riverton, Riverton, 558-8310, [email protected], cff.org Shriners Hospitals for Children., Tyler the history and culture in Utah’s desig- UT, 12th Annual, Part of Riverton Town Hooper, 801-292-9146, 801-927-8310, June 13-21, 2013 — Rocky Mountain Tour, July 21, 2013 — Upland Roller 100, BCC nated National Heritage Area along Days. Fun family ride. 25 mile loop [email protected], bearpachal- Cross Country Challenge, Salt Lake SuperSeries, Wanship, UT, Wanship Heritage Highway 89 on this unique through Riverton and Herriman., Brad lenge.com City, UT, Tackle the Wasatch Mountains, Trailhead thru Coalville Echo over supported bike ride., Susan Crook, 435 Rowberry, 801-523-8268, tdr@infinitecy- Soldier Summit, pass Book Cliffs and Hogsback to Morgan and back self- August 17, 2013 — Bike the Bear Century, 773 7920, susan@iodesigncollaborative. cles.com, tourderiverton.com, infinite- north of Arches Nat’l Park. Challenging supported 30-50 mile options also. FREE, Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 mile rides. com, Brad Smith, 801 532 3113, travelu- cycles.com at times, rolling to finish in Pueblo, CO. Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcap- Begins at Camp Hunt on Bear Lake, [email protected], utahheritagefoundation. 594 miles, 9 riding days., Bill Lannon, July 6, 2013 — Jim Bridger Century, BCC [email protected], bccutah.org UT. Support the Trapper Trails Council, org 888-797-7057, [email protected], abbike. SuperSeries, Brigham City, UT, Meet at BSA with a ride around the south end July 24, 2013 — Red Rock Ranch Monte May 19-25, 2013 — Epic Bike 5 National com Box Elder HS for a ride west through of scenic Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho Cristo 100, BCC SuperSeries, Huntsville, Parks, Cycling Escapes, Zion NP, UT, 5 Corrine and Bear River City; Store stops border., Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, June 13-15, 2013 — Road Respect UT, Red Rock below Causey Dam 10 National Parks and Scenic Byways in 6 for water and food; FREE., Don Williams, [email protected], Nelson Palmer, Wasatch Front Tour, Ceder, UT, The miles above Huntsville up and over days! Starting in Zion National Park in 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah. [email protected], trappertrails. Road Respect Campaign is sponsored Monte Cristo to Randolph and back. southern Utah, on this spring and fall org, Tom Coffey, 801-737-3241, , bccu- org/Programs/Activities%20and%20 by UDOT, DPS, UHP and Bike Utah. Free, but self supported., Don Williams, cycling vacation we’ll bike from Zion tah.org Civic%20Service/Bike%20the%20Bear Provo (6/13), SLC & SLCo (6/14), Ogden 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah. National Park to the red rock hoodoos & Weber Co. (6/14), Keri Gibson, 801- July 12-13, 2013 — Raspberry Ramble org, Jim Halay, 801-641-4020, jamesha- August 17, 2013 — Utah’s Toughest of Bryce National Park, then onward 273-7571, [email protected], utah.gov, Series 300K, 400K, 600K Brevet, Brigham [email protected], bccutah.org Century, Riding 4 a Reason, Salt Lake to Grand Staircase Escalante National roadrespectutah.org City, UT, Raspberry Ramble Series. 300K, City, UT, Can you handle it?! Charity Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, July 26-27, 2013 — Saints to Sinners Bike 400K & 600K Brevets (125 to 375 miles). Bike ride, Emigration Canyon to East Lake Powell, and then up the little June 15, 2013 — Canyons of Cache, BCC Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser These minimally supported rural rides Canyon to Henefer to Coalville and known Burr Trail. , Cycling Escapes , 714- SuperSeries, Bringham city, UT, Meet Box relay road race from Salt Lake to Las start together in Logan and climb up back., Briana Thomas, 801-590-2704, 267-4591, [email protected], Elder HS in Brigham City for a ride west Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa route). The 801-703-5233, briana.thomas@alpin- CyclingEscapes.com through Corrine and Bear River City. from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams longer routes then go around Bear Lake ehme.com, riding4areason.com Store stops for water and food., Don through the night, fundraiser event for May 25, 2013 — Pony Express Century, before heading north to Soda Springs. Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, August 17, 2013 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Saratoga Springs, UT, Starting in The 600K stops in Logan for an over- bccutah.org, bccutah.org 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. Mountain Green, UT, Fully-supported, Saratoga Springs and essentially follow- night stop before making a 200K loop com, SaintstoSinners.com women only ride. 20,35,50 & 75 mile ing the Pony Express route to Faust, then June 15, 2013 — Huntsman 140 Cycling to Golden Spike National Monument. courses thru scenic Morgan Valley. Gift heading north to Rush Valley and back., Event, Delta , UT, Non-competitive 140- A brevet is a nationally certified, timed, July 27, 2013 — RAW (Ride Around the for those who complete the Wildflower Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking@ mile ride from Delta to SLC, UT and a 75- ultra distance event. Sponsored by Wellsvilles), Logan, UT, 25, 70, 100 mile Hill Climb. T-shirt, goodie bag, catered gmail.com, epicbiking.com & 25-mile out-and-back ride beginning Bonneville Cycling Club and the Salt options all starting/ending from the lunch, raffle, live band. Ride Limited., and ending in SLC, UT. Raises funds for Lake Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435- Rotary Pavilion at Willow Park in Logan. May 27, 2013 — Antelope Island 100, BCC Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- cancer research., Jen Murano, 801-584- 462-2275, [email protected], the 70 & 100 offer a challengingly SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Memorial 2819, [email protected], 5815, jmurano@huntsmanfoundation. saltlakerandos.org beautiful ridecircum-navigating the Day - Meet at Westpoint Park 1100 N wildflowerpedalfest.com org, huntsman140.com Wellsvilles, the steepest mountains in 2 blocks west of Redwood road 1800 July 13, 2013 — RACER Century, Roy, North America., Larry Hogge, 435-757- August 17, 2013 — Ultimate ULCER 200 west to Antelope Island Ranch and June 15, 2013 — High Uintas 10,000 Gran UT, A comfortable ride through Weber 0977, [email protected], Ben K Brevet, Nephi, UT, Ultimate ULCER back, shorter options of 65 to Syracuse. Fondo, Kamas/Evanston, UT/WY, 1 Day, and Davis County in the prime of Jarvis, 435-757-0376, LoganRotaryRAW@ 200K Brevet (125 miles). Self-supported Free., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, road- 80 mile, point to point road race from Utah’s diverse summer weather. Enjoy gmail.com, rotaryraw.com ride from Lehi and going around Utah [email protected], bccutah.org Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY over Bald an exciting mixture of plains and hills Lake. Includes a short out-and-back Mountain Pass. Gran Fondo for citzen throughout Northern Utah. Fully support- July 27, 2013 — GLMR Ride for Hope, May 29-June 1, 2013 — Road Respect up Hobble Creek Canyon too. A bre- riders and touring riders., Dirk Cowley, ed with lunch provided for the 103 and Healing, Happiness, Springville, UT, 100, Southern Utah Tour, Ceder, UT, This year, vet is a nationally certified, self-sup- 801-699-5126, [email protected], 73 mile routes. Post ride bbq. Supports 69, or 43 miles. Ride in honor of Gary the Road Respect Campaign will fea- ported, timed, ultra distance event. racedayeventmanagement.com Huntsman Cancer Foundation and Ludlow. Proceeds raised go to sup- ture tours in Southern Utah. The Road Co-sponsored by Bonneville Cycling Roy High School Athletics. Distances – port the National Alliance on Mental Respect Campaign is sponsored by June 22, 2013 — Sanpete Classic Fun Ride, Club. Salt Lake Randonneurs., Richard Full Century = 103 Miles; Silver Medal Illness (NAMI Utah) and the American UDOT, DPS, UHP and Bike Utah. Cedar Spring City, UT, Main Street, Spring City Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@distance- Century = 73 Miles; Half Century = 50 Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP City (5/29), Kanab (5/30), Washington will serve as the Start/Finish for loops biker.com, saltlakerandos.org Miles; Quarter Century = 34 Miles, Tim Utah). Start 7:00 am, 143 W. 900 N., at County/St. George (5/31), “Ride the of 45, 72 and 98 mile courses that go Bell, 801-476-3631, royalriders.rhs@gmail. the Park & Ride., Zach Ludlow, 801- August 17, 2013 — TriathaMom, Herriman, Gap” (6/1), Keri Gibson, 801-273-7571, around the rural Sanpete Valley roads. com, TheRacer.org 808-2569, [email protected], Stan UT, Women only triathlon at Kearns [email protected], utah.gov, roadre- Fun Ride starts at 9 am and Road Races Sadowski, 801-830-6655, glmrinfo@ Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, 300 yard spectutah.org start at 10 am. BBQ lunch, awards, and July 13, 2013 — Cache Valley Gran Fondo, gmail.com, theglmr.com swim, 12 mile bike ride, and 5k run. raffle after race., Eric Thompson, 801- Logan, UT, 100 and 50 mile gran fondo June 1, 2013 — Little Red Riding Hood, Carnival style cheering section provid- 541-3840, [email protected], style ride & tour. Canyons, hills, long flats July 27, 2013 — Ride 2 Recovery Utah, Lewiston, UT, Women only century ed for families of participants., Dani skiutahcycling.com & beautiful Cache Valleyvistas. Benefit Park City, UT, Held in conjunction with ride, 15, 35, 62, 80 and 100 mile dis- Lassiter, 801-635-9422, dani@goldilock- to provide breast cancer screening. Dealer Camp in Deer Valley. 20, 50, 100 tances in Cache Valley, fundraiser June 22, 2013 — The Ghost Ride, Utah sride.com, gotriathamom.com Join us for Gran Fun & Gran Prizes., Troy mile options. Ride 2 Recovery’s mis- for Women’s Cancer Research at the Bike Month, Tooele, UT, The Ghost Ride Oldham, 435-716-5378, 435-764-2979, sion is to improve the health and well- August 18, 2013 — The Big Ride 150– Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. opens is a 100 or 62 mile cycling tour of Utah’s [email protected], cachegranfon- ness of healing heroes through mental Wasatch Back Route, BCC SuperSeries, in February. This event sells out quickly., Tooele Valley. Honoring the cyclists who do.com, loganhospitalfoundation.org and physical rehabilitation programs Salt Lake, UT, Start Draper Park climb Penny Perkins, 801-474-2282, penperk@ are no longer with us, we begin with that feature cycling as the core activ- Emigration and Big MTn to Park City centurylink.net, Curt Griffin, 801-474- a short ride of silence and then enjoy July 13, 2013 — Swiss Miss, Heber, UT, ity. Proceeds support outdoor cycling loop Brown Canyon Peoa Oakley 2282, [email protected], bccutah.org a ride of celebration as we visit small Women only bicycle ride, Duff Johnson, programs and Spinning Recovery Kamas Heber City, west to Provo towns, scenic vistas and rolling hills in 435-654-2282, sales@slimandknobbys. June 1, 2013 — Ride the Gap Century, Labs at Military and VA locations, as Canyon thru Provo and Lehi and Pt of Utah’s west desert terrain., Jared Eborn, com, tourofheber.com Parowan, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in well as local rides for healing heroes. , the Mtn. 100 mile option omits Browns 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. the high country of beautiful Southern July 14, 2013 — Stage 6 Climber, BCC Maryann Lekas, 828-752-0922, 818-888- Canyon loop., Don Williams, 801-641- com, theghostride.com Utah., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@ SuperSeries, Park City, UT, Treasure Mtn 7091, [email protected], 4020, [email protected], Jen spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435- June 22, 2013 — Three Kings Cycling MS over the Stage 6 route covered,by ride2recovery.com Green, 435-562-1212, , bccutah.org 229-6251, [email protected], Event, North Salt Lake, UT, Winding the Tour of Utah - 60 miles masssive August 3, 2013 — Tour de Park City, Park August 24, 2013 — Cache Valley Century spingeeks.com through North Salt Lake, the Three Kings climbs, Free Self Supported Sunday City, UT, Fully supported Tour starting Tour, Logan, UT, 100 mi/100 km/40mile offers some of the steepest climbs of morning event over quiet roads., Don June 1, 2013 — Double Loop Four 400K and finishing in Park City. 170, 100 and options. Hosted by Cache Valley the season. Cyclists can choose to Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ Brevet, Nephi, UT, Unsupported figure-8 50 mile timed courses through Northern Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 8 am, in tackle one, two, or all three kings. The bccutah.org, bccutah.org ride begins in Nephi and travels south Utah’s beautiful mountain valleys. Food, Richmond (12 mi north of Logan on Hwy cyclists who tackle them fastest will take past Gunnison Reservoir, climbs to July 14-19, 2013 — Zion-Bryce Utah Bike prizes and more!, Ben Towery, 801-389- 91)., Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435- home the prizes., Matt Jensen, 801-550- Koosharem and returns via Richfield. A Tour, St. George, UT, Showcases south- 7247, [email protected], 757-2889, info@CacheValleyCentury. 0778, [email protected], three- brevet (bruh vay) is a nationally certified, ern Utah by creating a point to point tourdeparkcity.com, teamexcelerator. com, CacheValleyCentury.com kings.nslcity.org timed, ultra distance event. Sponsored ride across the rugged backbone of com August 24-31, 2013 — Tour of Southern by Bonneville Cycling Club and the Salt June 22, 2013 — Provo A Go-Go, BCC the state while visiting three National August 3, 2013 — ULCER, Lehi, UT, 28th Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour includ- Lake Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435- SuperSeries, Draper, UT, Start Cracker Parks and Cedar Breaks National annual, 5th year for Gran Fondo style ing Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 462-2275, [email protected], Barrel to Nephi and back thru orchards. Monument. Total mileage is 297 up timed Century Tour around Utah Lake, 60-100 miles per day., Deb Bowling, 818- saltlakerandos.org FREE Self Supported with shorter 30 and to 390 miles over 7 days of riding with 100, 65 mile, 30 mile options, start 889-2453, [email protected], 60 mile options. Store stops enroute, daily mileage ranging from 18-92 miles., June 8, 2013 — American Diabetes at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi., Mary- planetultra.com Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcap- John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ Association Tour de Cure, Brigham Margaret Williams, 801-641-4020, presi- [email protected], bccutah.org lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizard- August 24, 2013 — Summit Challenge, City, UT, Fully supported 100, 80, 60, [email protected], Stan Milstein, 801-330- headcyclingguides.com Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and 25 and family-fun mile with rest stops, June 22, 2013 — Sanpete Classic Road 1400, [email protected], bccutah.org abilities will hit the pavement for a 102, food, medical support, SAG vehicles. Tour, Spring City, UT, Start and finish: July 19, 2013 — 20th Annual Antelope by August 3, 2013 — Mammoth Creek 52, or 18-mile road ride event in sup- Funds American Diabetes Association Main Street, Spring City, loops of 45, 72 Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, Century, Cedar City, UT, There will be a port of the National Ability Center’s APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 31

mission. All three fully-supported routes Duff Johnson, 435-654-2282, sales@sli- October 5, 2013 — Zion Canyon 200K, May 12, 2013 — Amazing Earthfest, rustic country side, experience the maj- of this event follow paved roads in and mandknobbys.com, tourofheber.com Southern Utah Brevet Series, St. George, Fredonia, AZ, 8th Annual - Grand esty of the High Desert landscape, and around the beautiful Park City moun- UT, Brevets are self supported, timed dis- Staircase EscalanteNational Monument make your way towards the stately September 21, 2013 — Gnarly Nebo tainside. This exciting event promises to tance cycling events. This route begins Scenic 37 miles out and back (paved), Owyhee Dam before circling back Brevet and Populaire, tentative, Payson, serve up a challenge for a wide range in St. George, continues on to Zion 7:45 am, 420 East 300 South (US 89), towards town. , Kurt Holzer, 208-890- UT, Self-supported ride during the beau- of cycling levels and abilities. And don’t and returns via Toquerville and Leeds., Kanab, Utah, Pre-ride refreshments, 3118, [email protected], Kevin tiful fall season. From Payson, up and forget – all Summit Challenge riders Lonnie Wolff, 435-559-0895, info@subre- Optional60 miles., Rich Csenge, 435- Goade, [email protected], gre- over the Mount Nebo Loop road to who have a disability can register and vet.org, subrevet.org, rusa.org 644-3735, [email protected], amazingearth- atowyheeride.com Nephi and back. A brevet is a nation- ride for free!, Rena Webb, 435-649-3991, fest.com ally certified, self-supported, timed, October 5, 2013 — Honeyville Hot Springs June 15, 2013 — Eagle Rock Century, [email protected], summitchal- ultra distance event. Co-sponsored 100, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, May 18, 2013 — Cycle for Independence, Idaho Falls, ID, Join Eagle Rock Cycling lenge100.org, discovernac.org by Bonneville Cycling Club. Salt Lake UT, Start 5 Points Ogden to Brigham Charity, Boise, ID, Fundraiser for the club’s Century, 63,and 25 mile rides. August 25, 2013 — Twin Creeks 100, BCC Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435-462- City,climb sardine, Loop Cache Valley Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Featuring great training climbs and SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Start Coalville 2275, [email protected], salt- and return over SR 30 to Tremonton and Federation of the Blind, 10,25, and 63 rolling hills., Mike Collaer, 208-681-0919, to Lost Creek Dam rolling course back lakerandos.org Honeyville for a hot springs soak then mile distances, individual and team 208-533-5445, dadcollaer2@hotmail. to coalville then climb Chalk Creek, return to Ogden, Self Supported., Don rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, com, Gretchen Houston, 208-557-2823, September 28, 2013 — Josie Johnson self-supported, 50 mile option first leg Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ supported ride., Ramona Walhof, 208- [email protected], eaglerock- Memorial Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, This ., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcap- bccutah.org, Jim Halay, 801-641-4020, 336-5333, cycleforindependence@ cycling.com low key, casual memorial ride is dedi- [email protected], bccutah.org [email protected], bccutah.org gmail.com, tvcblindidaho.org cated in Josie’s honor to bring the June 22, 2013 — Blue Cruise - Meridian, August 26, 2013 — Free Fee days in community together to raise awareness October 12, 2013 — Breast Cancer May 18, 2013 — Ride for the Pass, Charity, Meridian, ID, Recreational Arches and Canyonlands National for bicycle safety, Sugarhouse Park at Awareness Ride, American Fork, UT, 22 Aspen, CO, Part of the Aspen Cycling bike ride with 15, 30, 50 and 100 dis- parks , Moab, UT, The perfect time to 10:30 am, to mouth of Big Cottonwood mi casual ride for women and men; Festival, Benefits the Independence tances. Beginning at 7 am. Lunch & ride your road bike in the parks., 435- Canyon and back., Ken Johnson, 801- food, SWAG, & raffle prizes; Registration Pass Foundation. 19th Annual fromthe t-shirt included in registration. Benefits 259-8825, [email protected], nps.gov/ 205-1039, [email protected], josie- fees go to The Breast Cancer Research Winter Gate, 4 miles east of Aspen, to Garden City Community Clinic., Karri findapark/feefreeparks.htm johnsonride.com Foundation., 801-763-1222, info@trekaf. the Independence Ghost Town approx- Ryan, 208-387-6817, 208-331-7317, com, trekaf.com imately 10 miles east up Highway 82 [email protected], bluecruiseidaho. August 31-September 7, 2013 — LAGBRAU September 28, 2013 — Penny’s Legacy on Independence Pass,gains approxi- com (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Bike Ride, Farmington, UT, Start: October 26, 2013 — Fall Tour de St. mately 2200 feet of elevation, from Utah), Blanding, UT, World’s most scenic Farmington Frontrunner Station park- George, St. George, UT, Ride around June 22, 2013 — Bear Lake Monster 8,500’ to 10,700’., Mark Fuller, 970-963- bicycle ride - includes up to 5 national ing lot), benefits Sego Lily programs to Snow Canyon State Park, Quail Creek Century Ride, Montpelier, UT/ID, Bear 4959, [email protected], indepen- parks, 6 amazing state parks, 2 national raise awareness of domestic abuse in Reservoir and Washington County’s Lake Monster is a 100, 75, 50 or 25 mile dencepass.org, aspencyclingfestival. monuments, and various national for- our community, ride follows the Legacy newest reservoir, Sand Hollow. 35, 60 fully supported ride from Montpelier, ID. com ests. Blanding to Springdale., Les Titus, Parkway trail, 10 , 15 , 25 mile options. & 100 Mile options., Ryan Gurr, 435-674- A climb to Minnetonka Cave and prize 801-654-1144, [email protected], Walk and ride along the Legacy 3185, [email protected], Margaret May 18, 2013 — Rupert Century Bike Ride, awaits each 100-mile rider and a back- lagbrau.com Parkway Trail next to the Foxboro Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spin- Rupert, ID, The scenic course is a loop of yard barbeque welcomes every finisher. Regional Park, North Salt Lake (Located geeks.com, spingeeks.com 33 miles starting from the Rupert Square. Utah’s best century ride ... is on Idaho!, August 31, 2013 — Hooper Horizontal at the intersection of 1100 North and The route takes you through country Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extra- 100, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, November 9-11, 2013 — Free Fee days Skipton Drive), Come with hearts and roads to Walcott State Park where you mileracing.com, BearLakeMonsterRide. West Point Park (SLC) to West Weber in Arches and Canyonlands National cycles of gold to join the fight against will loop the main park then return com and Hooper, self-supported century, 30 parks , Moab, UT, The perfect time to abuse towards the Deaf Community! , to Rupert, benefit ride, 9 am. , Alice and 65 mile options, 8 am., Don Williams, ride your road bike in the parks., 435- June 22, 2013 — Holly Frontier Tour de Sego Lily , 801-590-4920, [email protected], Schenk, 208-436-4514, runnerschenk@ 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah. 259-8825, [email protected], nps.gov/ Prairie, Cheyenne, WY, Course heads slcad.org gmail.com, Justin Mitchell, 208-431-6014, org, Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg. findapark/feefreeparks.htm west out of Cheyenne along Happy , Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, sak41@ [email protected], bccutah.org September 28, 2013 — Million Miles at Jack Road - WYO 210, past Curt Gowdy November 30, 2013 — Saturday Fatter- pmt.org, sick-riders.com Miller, Tooele, UT, Century, Metric, State Park and through Medicine Bow September 7, 2013 — Wonder Woman day Ride, Saratoga Springs, UT, 5th 30-miler-through Tooele County, start May 19, 2013 — Santa Fe Century, Santa National Forest, to the Lincoln Memorial Century, Payson, UT, Ride for women by annual ride to benefit the Utah Food and end at Miller Motorsports Park. Fe, NM, 28th Year, 3,000 riders. 25, 50, at the I-80 Rest Area. 3,000ft of eleva- women, fun surprises, great food and Bank. Burn off a bit of turkey and pie Family 4.5-miler around track. All-day 75, and 100 mile routes. Terrain is flat, tion gain. Courses ranging from 10-100 awesome finisher’s jewelry, 7:30 am calories. Bring a donation for the Food celebration, BBQ, Kids Zone! Benefits rolling, moderately hilly, 6 food stops, miles, start at Lyons Park, road and 100 milers, 9 am 70 miles, 10 am 30 mil- Bank as your “entrance fee.”, Dan Special Olympics Utah., Carisa Miller, SAG support vehicles., Willard Chilcott, dirt., Scott Phillips, 307-637-6456, 307- ers., Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking@gmail. 801-563-4139, [email protected], Anne 505-982-1282, [email protected], 637-6423, [email protected], [email protected], won- com, epicbiking.com Marie Gunther, 801-563-4140, amgun- santafecentury.com cheyennecity.org derwomanride.com [email protected], millionmilesatmiller.com May 26-31, 2013 — Whiterock Canyons June 22, 2013 — Lemhi Valley Century September 7, 2013 — Epic 200, Saratoga Regional Road Touring September 28, 2013 — The Watchman Tour, Grand Junction, CO, Cyclists Ride, Salmon, ID, 100 miles or 100 kms Springs, UT, The Epic 200 is a fully sup- 100, St. George, UT, A beautiful fall April 6, 2013 — Gran Fondo Las Vegas, ride through Capitol Reef National through the picturesque Lemhi River ported one day 200 mile cycling century ride from Washington Utah to Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas to Lovell Park, Bryce National Park, and Grand Valley., Marla Hunteman, mhunte- adventure. We also offer a 160, 100, Springdale Utah near Zion National Park. Canyon (via Red Rock Scenic Drive) Staircase National Monument., John [email protected], lemhivalleycentu- and 66 mile options., Dan Burton, 801- Fully supported with sag vehicles, rest and back, 100 miles - 8000 of climb- Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- ryride.weebly.com/ 653-2039, [email protected], stops and lunch., Ryan Gurr, 435-674- ing. A Gran Fondo is a long distance, headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcy- epicbiking.com June 23, 2013 — Tour of the Carson Valley 3185, [email protected], Margaret timed cycling event that welcomes clingguides.com - Barbecue & Ice Cream Social, Genoa, September 14, 2013 — Wildflower Trailfest, Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spin- competitive, amateur and recreational June 2, 2013 — America’s Most Beautiful NV, Mormon Station State Park, 6th Ogden, UT, Utah’s First and only geeks.com, spingeeks.com cyclists of all abilities. Fully supported. Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, Annual. Fully supported with rest stops, Mountain Bike Challenge for women. Chip Timed., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, September 28, 2013 — Moab Double 22nd annual, in conjunction with the tech support and SAG. 11 mile Family Held at Snowbasin Ski Resort. 3 timed [email protected], granfon- Whammy, Moab, UT, Moab is ground Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team Fun Ride, 20-mile Bike & Hike & 44 / 60 courses. Awards for age group winners. dolasvegas.com zero to mountain biking, yet also in Training program. Fully supported miles., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775- , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- offers great potential for endurance April 13, 2013 — Tour de Fire, Boulder with rest stops, Tech support and SAG. 588-9660, [email protected], bik- 2819, [email protected], roadie events. Join us for this mini- City, NV, Century Ride with a 20, 48, 100 mile century, 72 miles, boat cruise, ethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com wildflowerpedalfest.com mally-supported ride in two of Utah’s 60, 74, 99 and 134 distance to choose and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 800- June 29, 2013 — RATPOD (Ride Around September 15-21, 2013 — Epic Bike 5 best National Parks (Arches and from. Starts at Boulder Beach and goes 565-2704, 775-588-9660, tgft@bikethew- the Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, National Parks, Cycling Escapes, Zion Canyonlands). 6,000+ feet of climbing. out to the Valley of Fire where you est.com, bikethewest.com, bikeandski- RATPOD is a 130-mile one-day charity NP, UT, 5 National Parks and Scenic A brevet is a nationally certified, timed, will return. Well stocked rest stops and tahoe.com ride for Camp Mak-A-Dream. The ride Byways in 6 days! Starting in Zion ultra distance event. Co-sponsored beautiful scenery Benefits the Nevada June 8, 2013 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour, takes place in the beautiful Big Hole National Park in southern Utah, on by Bonneville Cycling Club. Salt Lake Childhood Cancer Foundation., Leslie Charity, Nampa, ID, Routes from 3-100 Valley of SW Montana., Jennifer Benton, this spring and fall cycling vacation; Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435-462- Whitehead, 702-353-3306, tourdefire@ miles, ride benefits the Terry Reilly Zero 406-549-5987, [email protected], ratpod. from Zion National Park to the red rock 2275, [email protected], gmail.com, tdfire.com Pay Fund, helping support primary org, campdream.org hoodoos of Bryce National Park, then bccutah.org, SaltLakeRandos.org April 13, 2013 — Mulholland Challenge, health care for our neediest patients., onward to Grand Staircase Escalante July 6-7, 2013 — Gran Fondo Kootenai, September 28, 2013 — Cruising to Stop Agora Hills, CA, The toughest Southern Ann Sandven, 208-467-4431, asand- National Monument, Capitol Reef Libby, MT, A two-day, point-to-point, Abusing, Wellsville, UT, 10, 46, and 72 California Century with over 13,000’ of [email protected], trhs.org National Park, Lake Powell, and then “stage” gran fondo featuring fully sup- miles routes to choose from with the climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains. up the little known Burr Trail. , Cycling June 8, 2013 — Tour of Marsh Creek ported riding through the spectacu- longer ride a perfect post-bike ride Fully supported / Chip Timed., Deb Escapes , 714-267-4591, info@cyclinges- Valley, Pocatello, ID, Fully supported lar landscapes of Montana’s remote for all you LOTOJA riders). There will Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@plan- capes.com, CyclingEscapes.com ride with snack and drinks at Inkom, northwest corner. Located on National be fully stocked aid stations as well as etultra.com, ziongranfondo.com McCammon and the Downey turns. Forest Scenic Byways, routes take in September 20-22, 2013 — Moab Century lunch, Shawn Didericksen, 435-512-6192, April 20, 2013 — Tour de Summerlin, Las Options of 25, 62, or 100 miles between the stately Cabinet Mountains, serene Tour, Moab, UT, Weekend of road [email protected], cruisingtos- Vegas, NV, 50, 100 mile routes, Vistas Pocatello and Malad Pass., Mike Lake Koocanusa, and the legend- cycling with rolling and climbing route topabusing.com Community Park, circumnavigates Las Collaer, 208-681-0919, 208-533-5445, ary Yaak Valley. Stellar climbs, thrilling options including the infamous “big September 29-October 5, 2013 — Epic Vegas., Randy Mcghie, 702-252-8077, [email protected], idahocy- descents, plenty of fantastic scenery Nasty” (3000 feet elevation in 7 miles). Bike 5 National Parks, Cycling Escapes, [email protected], tourdesummerlin. cling.com, pebblecreekraceteam.com and -- best of all -- nonexistent traffic. Warm Up ride Friday, recovery ride Zion NP, UT, 5 National Parks and com Proceeds benefit charities in Libby and Sunday, century route and timing chip June 8, 2013 — Fremont Area Road Tour Scenic Byways in 6 days! Starting in Zion Eureka, Montana., John Weyhrich, 406- option., Beth Logan, 438-260-8889, 435- April 21, 2013 — Rhonde Van Boise Fun (FART), Lander, WY, 25m,100k,100mile National Park in southern Utah, on this 241-2829, [email protected], 259-3193, [email protected], Ride, Boise, ID, Mike Cooley, 208-343- options, includes breakfast, bbq, t-shirt spring and fall cycling vacation we’ll gfkootenai.com skinnytireevents.com 3782, [email protected], and bottle, in conjunction with Brew bike from Zion National Park to the georgescycles.com Fest, Mike Lilygren, 307-840-3131, fart@ July 7-19, 2013 — B.E.A.R.S. - Bicycling September 21, 2013 — Tour of Heber, red rock hoodoos of Bryce National landercycling.org, landercycling.org the Extraordinary Alaskan Roads, Heber, UT, Slim & Knobby’s Bike Shop Park, then onward to Grand Staircase April 27, 2013 — American Diabetes Anchorage, AK, Explore a variety of presents. Ride options include a full 100 Escalante National Monument, Capitol Association Tour de Cure, Las Vegas, June 9-14, 2013 — Whiterock Canyons Alaskan landscapes, from Denali to mile century, a metric century of 66 Reef National Park, Lake Powell, and NV, Join us for a well-supported, high Tour, Grand Junction, CO, The topog- Prince William Sound. Fully supported miles and a fun ride of 25 miles. Come then up the little known Burr Trail. , energy ride with route options of 8-miles, raphy explodes with desert, deep trip with both camping and motels., challenge and reward yourself with this Cycling Escapes , 714-267-4591, info@ 30-miles, 70-miles, 100-miles. Starts and canyons and mountains all twisted by Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, fun new century that will soon become cyclingescapes.com, CyclingEscapes. finishes at the M Resort, 12300 S. Las mammoth forces to produce an other- [email protected], ped- a favorite among riders of all abilities., com Vegas Blvd., Tracie Patten, 702-369- worldly landscape. Cyclists ride through alerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alas- 9995 x7483, [email protected], Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce ka/Bears.htm main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/ National Park, and Grand Staircase UtahArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8081 National Monument., John Humphries, July 13, 2013 — Goldilocks Idaho, May 4, 2013 — Boys and Girls Club 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcycling- Meridian, ID, Fully supported, non-com- Community Charity Ride, Charity, guides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides. petitive, women only bike ride. Beautiful Nampa, ID, Please join us for our first com (flat) route, yummy food, pretty t-shirt, good lookin’ Papa Bears. Start: Settlers annual Community Day Charity Ride! June 10-July 4, 2013 — Great Alaska Park, 7:00 am., Dani Lassiter, 801-635- There is a family 5 mile, 32 mile, & metric Highway Ride, Dawson Creek, BC, AK, 9422, [email protected], goldi- century. The Family 5 mile will leave the Annual supported ride up the full length locksride.com Idaho Center and head West on Birch of the Al-Can Highway, Dawson Creek, to the fire station and return back to the BC to Delta Junction, AK. The ultimate Idaho Center. No Day of Registration. wilderness road bike trip., Pedalers Pub Registrations end May 2nd at Midnight. & Grille , 877-998-0008, rides@pedaler- Helmets Required for All Rides., Melissa spubandgrille.com, pedalerspuband- Gentry, 208-461-7203, mgentry@ grille.com/bike_tours/alaska/Great_ bgclubnampa.org, bgcnampa.org Alaska_Highway_Ride.htm May 5-10, 2013 — Redrock Canyons June 15, 2013 — Spinderella, Pocatello, Tour, Grand Junction, CO, Ride through ID, Women’s only ride featuring five Redrock Canyon-Country of western scenic routes, from 10 to 100 miles. Roll- Colorado and eastern Utah. Visit world out begins at 7:30 AM at Ross Park in famous Monument Valley and the Pocatello, ID., DaNae Young, 208-221- incomparable Unaweep and Dolores 9300, [email protected], spin- River Canyons. Average daily mileage derellaride.com is 72 miles, mileage ranges 48-112 miles, and total ascent is 22,159’ and descent June 15, 2013 — The Great Owyhee Ride 24,187’., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, Against Hunger, Charity, Ontario, OR, [email protected], liz- 50 mile, 62.5 miles, or 100 miles, experi- ardheadcyclingguides.com ence all that Scenic Rural Oregon has to offer! Start:Historic Train Depot in Downtown Ontario, tour through the 32 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

July 13, 2013 — Bike for Kids Idaho Falls, 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, in reverse from alerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alas- Resort, goes to Donner Lake and over planetultra.com, tristatesgranfondo. Idaho Falls, ID, 2, 4, 15, 25, 65 & 100 mile Dawson, YT to Skagway, AK., Pedalers ka/Alaska_Canada_Adventure.htm the Donner Summit, Nancy Lancaster, com cycling options, food, games and activ- Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, rides@ [email protected], August 17-18, 2013 — Bike MS Wyoming: November 9-10, 2013 — Bike MS ities for families. All proceeds help spe- pedalerspubandgrille.com, pedaler- tahoesierracentury.com Close Encounters Ride, Bike MS, Las Vegas, Bike MS, Las Vegas, NV, cial needs children receive adaptable spubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/ Sundance, WY, Ride through the rolling September 14, 2013 — The Ride Westcliffe: Fundraiser for the National Multiple bicycles., Kristy Mickelsen, 208-522-1205, Klondike_Gold_Rush.htm hills surrounding grasslands and ponder- The High Peaks Century, Westcliffe, Sclerosis Society. Fully supported. 208-680-9397, kristy@bikeforkidsidaho. August 3-10, 2013 — Oregon Bicycle Ride osa forest at the foot of the Black Hills., CO, Takes place in the Wet Mountains 30,65,100 mile on Saturday to Red Rock com, bikeforkidsidaho.com , Athena, OR, Participate in our 7-day Alexis Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis. of Southern Colorado. Part of Ride Canyon Loop, 35, 50 miles on Sunday July 14-19, 2013 — Tour de Wyoming, fully-supported roadtour beginning and [email protected], bikemswyoming.org Westcliffe - the High Peaks Century is to Lake Las Vegas. Start/Finish Ruvo Cody, WY, Starts and ends in Cody. ending in Athena, OR visiting LaGrande, one of 5 rides offered. The Century has Center for Brain Health., Kari Boatner, August 18, 2013 — Bike for Kids Rupert, We begin the tour pedaling through Joseph, Asotin (WA), and Dayton (WA)., 10,000+ feet in elevation gain. The rides 310-479-4456, 310-481-1135, kari.boat- Rupert, ID, Scenic course is a loop of the northern Bighorn Basin for the first Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410- have 4 fully supported rest area, SAG [email protected], bikemsnevada.org 33 miles starting from the Rupert Town two days. Then we head north and 1031, [email protected], ore- Support, entrance to the High Peaks Square. The route takes you through November 9, 2013 — Ride 2 Recovery west into Montana to overnight in gonbicycleride.org Music Festival, a T-Shirt, pasta feed and country roads to Walcott State Park Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, Ride 2 Red Lodge before pedaling up and access to a pool and sauna. The other August 3-11, 2013 — BlomFest - and back to Rupert via different route. Recovery’s mission is to improve the over the Beartooth Highway and into rides are a metric century, the West OccupySalmon, Salmon, ID, We will be Barbecue and music in Rupert Square. health and wellness of healing heroes Wyoming’s Sunlight Basin. We spend Mountain 60, a New Guys Ride and a leading big Mtn Bike rides and shuttles Two aid stations. Ride is by donation to through mental and physical rehabili- two days in the Basin before returning family ride and kids bike rodeo. , Rob all around the Salmon Area.Basecamps. Bikes for Kids. Includes a meal ticket., tation programs that feature cycling to Cody on the final day. Total distance Tobin, 719-783-3229, [email protected], BYO food, beer, bikes, camp equip- Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, sak41@ as the core activity. Proceeds support covered is 330 miles with two signifi- ridewestcliffe.com ment. FREE event, but donations pmt.org, bikeforkidsidaho.com outdoor cycling programs and Spinning cant mountain passes., Amber Travky, accepted to support the shuttle rigs., September 15, 2013 — Jason Werst Recovery Labs at Military and VA loca- 307-742-5840 , [email protected], August 24, 2013 — BCRD Sawtooth Marc Landblom, 435 260 0991, blom@ Memorial Owyhee Century, Ontario, tions, as well as local rides for healing cyclewyoming.org Century Tour, Hailey, ID, Benefit for ridesalmon.com, ridesalmon.com OR, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, kurtholz- heroes. , Maryann Lekas, 828-752-0922, BCRD Galena Summer Trails. Road bike July 20, 2013 — Jerdemann Gran Fondo, [email protected], treasurevalleycycling. 818-888-7091, maryannl@ride2recovery. August 4-10, 2013 — Ride Idaho, Charity, tour from Ketchum to Alturas Lake and Cheney, WA, A timed 112 mile, 66, or 30 com com, ride2recovery.com North Idaho, ID, 7-day supported back. 50 or 100 mile tour options. Aid milw cycling ride and cycling festival., bicycle tour in N. Idaho, 425 miles, stations along the way. Optional timed September 21, 2013 — RTC Viva Bike Marla Emde, 509-953-9924, 509-939- Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, Thompson hill climb up Galena Summit., Janelle Vegas Gran Fondo, Las Vegas, NV, Multisport Races 0552, [email protected], emde- Falls,Wallace, Heyburn State Park, Trail Conners, 208-578-5453, 208-720-7427, Ride with five-time Tour de France sports.com March 30, 2013 — Icebreaker Triathlon, of the Coeur d’Alenes, Route of the [email protected], bcrd.org Champion Miguel Indurain through the RACE TRI, American Fork, UT, 300 meter July 20-27, 2013 — Montana Bicycle Hiawatha Trail, Centennial Trail., Susy Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock Canyon & August 24, 2013 — CASVAR 2013, Afton, pool swim, 12 mile bike and 5K run, indi- Ride, Missoula, MT, 7-day fully-support- Hobson, 208-830-9564, ridaho@rideida- near Lake Mead., Amy Maier, 702-967- WY, Pony Express 20, Colt 45, Pioneer vidual and relay team events. Included ed road tour beginning andending ho.org, rideidaho.org 2296, [email protected], rtcsnv.com, 65, Blazing Saddle 85 and Saddle Sore is a kid’s race (100 M swim, 5k bike, in Missoula, Montana - visiting Darby, vivabikevegas.com August 9-14, 2013 — BOTOBO, Bozeman, Century rides, Star Valley., Howard 1M run)., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, Jackson, Wise River, Philipsburg and MT, 5 days, 5 centuries - no relay! Jones, 307-883-7997, 307-413-0622, September 21, 2013 — Ride the Rails [email protected], Keena Ovando., Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, Bozeman to West Yellowstone, West [email protected], casv.org Bike-a-Thon, Hailey, ID, 20 mile ride Schaerrer, 801-796-1130, keena@ 541-410-1031, info@oregonbicycleride. Yellowstone to Jackson Hole, Jackson on the BCRD Wood River Trail., Janelle coachkeena.com, racetri.com org, bicycleridesnw.org August 24, 2013 — Jackson Hole Grande Hole to Montpelier Idaho, Montpelier to Conners, 208-578-5453, 208-720-7427, Fondo, tentative, Jackson, WY, Grande April 6, 2013 — SHAC Triathlon, St. George, July 20, 2013 — Absolute Bikes Taylor Brigham City, Brigham City to Bountiful. [email protected], bcrd.org Fondo in the shadows of the Tetons and UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, House Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, 20,000 feet of elevation gain., Jaon the Greater Yellowstone Area., Scott September 21, 2013 — West Yellowstone starting between 7 am and noon. AZ, Benefit ride in the high-altitude cool Unruh, 801-390-0036, jason@botobocy- Horn, 307-739-2676, scotth@jackson- Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West Indoor swim, outdoor route for run and pines of Northern Arizona. There are cling.com, botobocycling.com hole.com, teamjacksonhole.com Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to bike legs. Cap of 300 each catego- 30, 45, 65, and 95 mile route options., August 10, 2013 — HeART of Idaho Old Faithful and back, 60 miles past ry., Aaron Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron. Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flag- August 25, 2013 — MS Wine Ride, Boise, Century Ride, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic [email protected], sgcityrec.org [email protected], Ashley ID, Ride 35 miles through the beauti- 100 mile options. Entry fees cover entry, bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming Hammarstrom, 877-527-5291, Ashley. ful scenery of the Sawtooth Winery in April 13, 2013 — Adventure Xstream t-shirts, fully stocked rest stops, and post hot pots, Supported ride., Moira Dow, [email protected], abso- Nampa, Idaho and raise money for Moab, AXS Series, Moab, UT, Solo rac- ride BBQ. Route is flat to rolling, easy to 617-697-6126, director@rendezvousski- lutebikes.net/taylor multiple sclerosis. , Megan Nettleton, ers and teams will kayak, trek, rappel, moderate difficulty. Benefit for the Art trails.com, cycleyellowstone.com 208-336-0555, Megan.Nettleton@nmss. and mountain bike through the Moab July 27, 2013 — Four-Summit Gran Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai Griggs, org, georgescycles.com September 22-28, 2013 — OATBRAN, Lake Canyon Country, 50 miles of multisport Fondo Challenge, Charity, Cascade, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@ Tahoe, NV, One Awesome Tour Bike racing., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, ID, Options include 75, 60, 50, 30 or theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.org/ August 25, 2013 — Tour of the Valley, Ride Across Nevada, 22nd Annual, fol- [email protected], gravityplay. 8.2 Mile Options. Course covers two Century.htm Grand Junction, CO, The Tour is not a lowing the Legendary Pony Express Trail com mountain passes along Warm Lake race; we encourage you to set your August 10, 2013 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, on U.S. Hwy. 50, 5 days of riding, 420 Road. The ride starts at the American own pace and enjoy beautiful Western April 13, 2013 — Telos Timp Triathlon, T3TRI Libby, MT, Fully supported 83 mile bike miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin Legion Hall in downtown Cascade Colorado. 30, 50, 75 route options and EVENTS, Orem, UT, Orem Fitness Center, ride which tours the breathtaking shore- National Park. Fully Supported motel and proceeds down Main Street to the full century, 100-mile route, that Splash, Swim: 350 M, Run: 5k , Bike 12 line of Lake Koocanusa.Ride finishes style tour., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, Warm Lake Road.Money raised by the includes the famous ride over the miles., Shaun Christian, 801-769-3576, with a Blues Festival Finale. Fundraiser 775-588-9660, [email protected], Cascade to Warm Lake Four Summit Colorado National Monument. Start 801-678-4032, [email protected], for Search & Rescue., Dejon Raines, bikethewest.com Challenge will support various chari- and finish at DoubleTree Hotel, 743 t3triathlon.com 406-291-3635, dejonraines@hotmail. table and community projects within Horizon Drive, Morgan , 800-621-0926, October 5, 2013 — No Hill Hundred com, letourdekoocanusa.com April 13, 2013 — Legacy Duathlon, North the area of Cascade. Ride support [email protected], yourcommuni- Century Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, Salt Lake, UT, Short and Long Distances, will be handled by George’s Cycles of August 11-26, 2013 — AK.CAN.AK tyhospital.com/Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm a 60 mile, and a 100 mile tour, fully course is flat and straight on the Legacy Boise, and post ride barbeque, beer Adventure , Haines, AK, Four of Alaska supported. Event shirts, gift bags, lunch August 25, 2013 — Pedal For Patients, Parkway Trail System., Joe Coles, 801- garden and music will be hosted by the & the Yukon’s most scenic highways (for metric and century riders), post Charity, Fruitland, ID, Chose the dis- 335-4940, [email protected], onhil- Community of Cascade., Mike Cooley, in a fully supported, awesome wilder- event BBQ at noon for all riders, 8:30 tance: 100, 68, 40, or 20 miles. The levents.com, legacyduathlon.com 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles. ness ride - Haines Highway, Al-Can, am, Churchill County Fairgrounds., ride starts and ends at Saint Alphonsus com, georgescycles.com Tok Cutoff & Richardson Highway. , Danny Gleich, 775-423-7733, dgleich@ April 13, 2013 — XTERRA Lake Las Vegas - Medical Group- Dominican Health in Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, churchillcounty.org, churchillcounty. Sport, XTERRA America Tour, Las Vegas, July 29-August 9, 2013 — Klondike Fruitland, Idaho 1118 NW 16th St. Lunch, [email protected], ped- org/parksnrec/index.php?ctr=152, NV, XTERRA West Championship, 1.5k Gold, Dawson, YT, Ride through his- rest stops, and sag wagons will be churchillcountycyclists.com swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run, tory, retracing the route of the notorious provided along with plenty of food. , XTERRA Sport, 750m swim / 15k moun- Chose the distance: 100, 68, 40, or 20 October 5, 2013 — Santa Fe Gourmet tain bike / 5k trail run, Raena Cassidy, miles, pedalforpatients.com Classic, Santa Fe, NM, The annual 877-751-8880, [email protected], Santa Fe Gourmet Classic is a fun, chal- September 7, 2013 — Wild Horse Century, xterraplanet.com lenging 65 mile bike tour with delicious, Cody, WY, Benefits the wild mustangs creative Southwest style foods at five April 20, 2013 — RAGE Triathlon, BBSC of the McCullough Peaks outside Cody gourmet refueling stops. The noncom- Double Down Series, Boulder City, and Cody Youth Cycling. The joint petitive ride winds through Santa Fe NV, Begin your season early with mid sponsorship of Friends of a Legacy ( and into the surrounding areas tak- 80s temps in one of the most scenic FOAL) and Park County Pedalers (PCP) ing you through beautifuI meadows course in the country. Sprint, Olympic bicycle club. 100 and 60 mile options. overlooking the Sangre de Cristo and Half distances., Cedric Keppler, Great mustang viewing., Werner Mountains. This year the ride will be 318.518.7303, [email protected], Noesner, [email protected], wild- limited to 150 riders., Kathleen Davis, Michelle Lund, [email protected], horsecentury.com 505-795-3286, [email protected], san- bbsctri.com September 8, 2013 — Tour de Tahoe - tafegourmetclassic.com April 26-27, 2013 — Bengal Triathlon, ten- Bike Big Blue - Ride to Cure Diabetes, October 5, 2013 — Tour of the Moon, tative, Pocatello, ID, perfect for begin- Lake Tahoe, NV, 11th Annual, ride Grand Junction, CO, Cyclists will start ners and intermediate triathletes, Brian around Lake Tahoe’s Shoreline with the and finish at Two Rivers Convention Gee, [email protected], Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Center in downtown Grand Junction, pocatellotri.com fully supported with rest stops, tech sup- Colorado. The courses have been port and SAG. 72 miles, 4300 vertical April 27, 2013 — Fourth Street Clinic changed in 2013 so that everyone will gain. Boat Cruise & 35 mile fun ride., Triathlon and 5k Triathlon and 5K, ten- finish with the spectacular ride over Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-588-9660, tative, Salt Lake City, UT, 300 yard the Colorado National Monument. [email protected], bikethewest. swim, 8 mile mountain bike ride, 5K run, You may choose between the “met- com Huntsman Center, University of Utah. ric century” (62 miles) which includes All proceeds benefit the Fourth Street September 8-13, 2013 — The Amgen the beautiful farm country surrounding Clinic, which provides free health care People’s Coast Classic, Astoria, OR, areas of Fruita or the “classic”41 mile to homeless Utahns. , Medical Student, 6-day charity event benefiting the route. The 2013 ride will be limited to [email protected], Diane Walsh, 801- Arthritis Foundation. Join us for 2, 4, the first 2,000 registered participants. , 230-1712, [email protected], and 6-day options along the beautiful 303.282.9020, tourinfo@tourofthemoon. fourthstreetclinic.org, fourthstreettri.org Oregon Coast., Tai Lee, 206-547-2707, com, tourofthemoon.com [email protected], thepeoplescoastclas- April 27, 2013 — Icebreaker Triathlon, October 12, 2013 — Goldilocks Las Vegas, sic.org, arthritis.org Vernal, UT, Uintah Community Center at Las Vegas, NV, 4th Annual! Fully sup- 9 am , 250 yard snake swim, 8 mile bike September 8-28, 2013 — Santa Fe Trail ported, non competitive, women only of moderate difficulty, and a 3 mile run. Bicycle Trek, Santa Fe, NM, Ride all bike ride with 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile , Scott Wardle, 435-781-0982, scottw@ or part of the Santa Fe Trail (approx. route options. Wayne Bunker Family uintahrecreation.org, uintahrecreation. 1100 miles) on paved public roads Park at 7:00 am., Dani Lassiter, 801-635- org only. After the first four days, riders 9422, [email protected], goldi- can leave the group at any place locksride.com May 4, 2013 — Ironman St. George 70.3, along the route., Willard Chilcott, 505- St. George, UT, 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile October 12, 2013 — Park to Park Pedal 982-1282, [email protected], bike, 13.1 mile run, Official IRONMAN Extreme Nevada 100, Kershaw-Ryan SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com 70.3 U.S. Pro Championship, Helen , State Park, NV, Starts and finishes at (905) 415-8484, [email protected], September 8, 2013 — Ride For Red, Charity, Kershaw-Ryan State Park. 103 mile starts Kevin Lewis, [email protected], iron- Boise, ID, Blue Chip ride through the 7:30 am. Metric Century starts 7:30-am. manstgeorge.com vineyards and orchards of the Southern 40 mile starts 8 am. Registration 5 pm Treasure Valley. Rest stops will keep Friday / 7 am Saturday., Dawn Andone, May 11, 2013 — Spring Sprint Triathlon, you fueled for a 100, 75, or 50 mile trip, 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@ Salt Lake City, UT, Fantastic bike course with ride escorts to help you reach your lcturbonet.com, Jonathan Brunes, 775- and a run that finishes in the Olympic timed goals. Then back to Barber Park 726-3564, [email protected], Oval making this course the most spec- for exceptional food, fun and Ride for lincolncountynevada.com/Lincoln- tator-friendly venue in the state., Cody the Red gift bags with cool swag. Start County-Nevada-Pedal.html Ford, 801-558-2503, cody@ustrisports. and Finish at Barber Park 4049 South com, ustrisports.com October 19, 2013 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, Eckert Road., redcross.org/news/event/ Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500’ of climb- May 11, 2013 — South Davis Splash n Greater-Idaho-Ride-for-the-Red ing, three States - Nevada, Arizona, Sprint Triathlon, South Davis Racing September 14, 2013 — Tahoe Sierra Utah, all in one spectacular day of Series, Bountiful, UT, Perfect for every Century, Squaw Valley, CA, 30-60- cycling. Fully supported / Chip Timed., level of athlete, at the South Davis 100 mile routes with 2500-6800 verti- Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ Recreation Center, John Miller, 801-298- cal gain. Starts at Squaw Valley Ski APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 33

6220, [email protected], A multi-city race using urban paved July 10-13, 2013 — Southeast Idaho Senior Blackridge is fast and fun! Athletes swim September 7, 2013 — Camp Yuba southdavisrecreation.com trails and wilderness trails to travel a Games, Pocatello, ID, Triathlon, Jody 500 yds in the reservoir, ride a 14 mile Triathlon, RACE TRI, Yuba State Park, course covering approximately 30-60 Olson, 208-233-2034, jodyolson01@ bike and run a 5k run loop., Aaron May 18, 2013 — St. George Triathlon, UT, Camp Yuba sprint and olympic miles in a 6 hour period., Scott Browning, gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org Shamy, 801-518-4541, aaronshamy@ BBSC Twin Tri Series, St. George, UT, triathlons are all about indian sum- 801-867-5039, [email protected], hotmail.com, racetri.com The first race of the Twin Tri series at July 12-13, 2013 — San Rafael Classic mers, camping, and good ol’ fashion graffitiracing.com Sand Hollow State Park, with Sprint, Triathlon, Huntington, UT, Huntington August 11, 2013 — Adventure Xstream swimming, biking, and running., Aaron Olympic, and Kids’ distances., Cedric June 15, 2013 — Utah Summer Games State Park, Olympic distance tri, Summit County, AXS Series, Frisco, CO, Shamy, 801-518-4541, aaronshamy@ Keppler, 318.518.7303, info@bbsctri. Triathlon, St. George, UT, 7 am, swim Olympic team relay, Sprint Tri, Sprint Solo’s or teams of 2 will mountain bike, hotmail.com, racetri.com com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri. and T-1 area will be at the Gunlock team relay, spring swim/bike duath- kayak, trail run, and orienteer in either a September 7, 2013 — I Can Triathlon, com, bbsctri.com Reservoir, T-2 and finish area will be at lon, sprint bike/run duathlon, youth tri. 3-6hr “sprint”, or 6-12hr “sport” course., Sandy, UT, Alta Canyon Sports Center, Friday night activities offer live music Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, events@ May 18, 2013 — Woman of Steel Triathlon the Snow Canyon High School track 9565 S. Highland Drive - 400m swim, during the pasta dinner. Body marking gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com & 5K, American Fork, UT, Friday expo, in St. George. USAT sanctioned., Jeff 9 mile bike and 5K run., Lois Spillion, and packet pickup available Friday motivational speakers and registra- Gardner, 435-635-6012, tailwindraces@ August 17, 2013 — Rush Triathlon, Rexburg, 801-568-4602, [email protected], night., Wade Allinson, allinson2@gmail. tion. Sat. 8 am start, American Fork gmail.com, utahsummergames.org/ ID, Intermediate and Sprint Distances., sandy.utah.gov/government/parks- com, sanrafaelclassic.com/ Recreation Center, 454 North Center. sports/triathlon.html Bob Yeatman, 208-359-3020, 208-716- and-recreation/special-events/triath- 300 meter pool swim/11.4 mile bike/3 June 15, 2013 — Desert Sharks Shark July 13, 2013 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah 1349, [email protected], rushtriathlon. lon.html mile run. Awards are presented to over- Points Series, Coalville, UT, Warm July com, rexburg.org Attack Triathlon and Kids Triathlon, September 14, 2013 — Ogden Valley all finishers as well as the top 3 in each temperatures, a scenic ride in Utah’s Riverton, UT, Pool sprint distance triath- August 17, 2013 — Jordanelle Triathlon, Triathlon, TriUtah, Ogden, UT, open age group., Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, lon with a kids’ distance triathlon, too!, unique Echo Canyon, and a run on the TriUtah Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy water triathlon event, Dan Aamodt, [email protected], triutah.com Historic Rail Trail. The perfect event for Steve Avery, 801-450-4136, stevea@ everything from the wildlife and board- both seasoned athletes and beginners. 801-635-8966, [email protected], triutah. May 18, 2013 — Timp Trail Marathon desert-sharks.com, Elizabeth McLain, walks on the river bottoms in Rock Cliff , Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, info@triu- com , T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, This course sharkattacktriathlon@desert-sharks. Recreation Area at Jordanelle to the tah.com, triutah.com is all run on mountain trail and fire com, desert-sharks.com local country backdrop of the towns September 14, 2013 — Bear Lake road. There are sections of accent and June 22, 2013 — Provo Triathlon, T3TRI July 13, 2013 — Blanding Hillman Triathlon, of Francis and Woodland. Special 15th Man Triathlon, Gold Medal Racing decent that are very technical; possible EVENTS, Provo, UT, 8th annual race. Blanding, UT, Swim .50 mile, Bike 15 Anniversary Gift to all participants! , Championship, Laketown, UT, Half, snow, possible stream crossings, and Provo Tri is a premier local event put miles, Run 3.2 miles, (Kids’ triathlon July Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, info@triu- Olympic, and Sprint distances and rocky/steep areas with exposed cliffs. on by triathlon professional. Family- 20), Recapture Reservoir.Race starts at tah.com, triutah.com Ultra/Full 140+ distance over the pret- This is trail marathon that is set up like an 7AM., Stephen Olsen, 801-243-3559, 208- tiest water in Utah., Joe Coles, 801-335- friendly, open water event which offers August 17, 2013 — Saratoga Springs ultra marathon., Shaun Christian, 801- 258-3145, [email protected], 4940, [email protected], bearlake- both Sprint and Kids distances., Shaun Tri, Saratoga Springs, UT, USAT sac- 769-3576, 801-678-4032, shaun@t3triath- hillmantriathlon.info brawl.com, onhillevents.com Christian, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, tioned Sprint Tri, 600 meter swim, 12 lon.com, Amy Perez, amy@t3triathlon. [email protected], Amy Perez, July 20, 2013 — XTERRA Mountain mile bike, 3.1 mile run, held at the September 14, 2013 — Kokopelli Triathlon, com, t3triathlon.com [email protected], provotri.com Championship, XTERRA America Tour, Saratoga Springs Marina at Pelican Bay, BBSC Twin Tri Series, St. George, UT, May 18, 2013 — Brook’s Breakout, Wild June 22-23, 2013 — West Yellowstone Avon, CO, The XTERRA Mountain 200 E Harbor Parkway., Gabe Granata, The “twin” to the SG Triathlon at Sand Rockies Series, Weise, ID, Trail Run Mountain Bike Biathlon, West Champs is the last of four regionals in [email protected], Jared Hollow State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, 5K/10K/20K, plus New MTB XC race Yellowstone, MT, Match class division the XTERRA America Tour, featuring Mason, 801-310-0609, splash@mason- and Kids’ distances., Cedric Keppler, course, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, for experienced biathletes and a Sport sprint and championship distance off- fam.net, saratogaspringstri.com 318.518.7303, [email protected], [email protected], wil- road triathlon options., Raena Cassidy, class for novices that includes a safety August 17, 2013 — XTERRA Incline Village, Michelle Lund, [email protected], drockiesracing.com 877-751-8880, [email protected], clinic and loaner rifles. All racers must XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, bbsctri.com xterraplanet.com, xterrautah.com May 18, 2013 — Oregon Trail Sprint provide their own mountain bike and Course Distance: Full Course: 2X 750 September 15, 2013 — XTERRA Pagosa wear a helmet., Moira Dow, 617-697- Triathlon, North Powder, OR, Swim 750 July 20, 2013 — XTERRA La Grande meter swim laps with a 50 meter beach Springs, XTERRA America Tour, Pagosa 6126, [email protected], m (0.47 mi) in Wolf Creek Reservoir. Offroad Triathlon, XTERRA America, run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run, Todd Springs, CO, 1km (1000m) swim/18.5 mile rendezvousskitrails.com/events Bike 20 km (12.4 mi) along a mostly flat La Grande, OR, This offroad triathlon Jackson, 877-751-8880, , info@big- bike/6.9mile trail run. , Raena Cassidy, and wide-open country road, cross the June 22, 2013 — Lunatic Triathlon, Price, boasts a rugged mountain bike course blueadventure.com, , bigblueadven- 877-751-8880, [email protected], freeway and you’ll be riding alongside UT, Fourth Annual Lunatic Triathlon and scenic run in the Blue Mountains ture.com/pub/main2.asp?daEvent=6 joingecko.org/info.asp?uid=339 the actual Oregon Trail on your visit to under the full moon. Includes a 5K of Northeast Oregon, as part of the 0&daPageName=INTRO, xterraplanet. North Powder where you’ll turn around run, 9-mile bike ride,300 yard swim. XTERRA Points Series. It remains one of com September 21, 2013 — Bear Lake for the return back to the transition. Run the few sanctioned and long-standing Brawl Triathlon, Gold Medal Racing Individual and Relay Teams, Starts at August 18, 2013 — XTERRA Wild Ride 5 km (3.1 mi) up a gravel road along race events featuring the terrain of Championship, Laketown, UT, Half, 4 am., Steve Christensen, 435-636-3702, Mountain Triathlon (American Tour the lake., Brian Sather, 915-247-2633, Northeast Oregon., Brian Sather, 915- Olympic, and Sprint distances over the [email protected], Points), XTERRA America / Wild Rockies [email protected], lagrander- 247-2633, [email protected], prettiest water in Utah., Joe Coles, 801- Frank Ori, 435-636-3702, frank.ori@car- Series, McCall, ID, Ponderosa State ide.com/oregon-trail-sprint-tri lagranderide.com/XTERRA 335-4940, [email protected], bear- bon.utah.gov, carbonrec.com Park at Payette Lake, 3/4-mile swim, a lakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com May 20-August 30, 2013 — Youth Triathlon June 23, 2013 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin July 27, 2013 — Burley Idaho Lions 19-mile mountain bike and a 6.2-mile Team, Murray, UT, For youth with tri Tri Series, Boulder, CO, Challenge Spudman Triathlon, Burley, ID, The race trail run, mass start at 9 am in the Park September 21-22, 2013 — XTERRA USA experience or team experience in yourself at mile high elevation, Sprint, starts at 7 am with the world’s fast- and the finish line festivities begin at National Championship/ XTERRA another sport such as swimming, track Olympic distances., Cedric Keppler, est 1.5K swim (current aided) Then a noon with the racer feed and music., Utah, XTERRA America Tour, Ogden, or cycling. Team meets twice per week 318.518.7303, [email protected], 40K Bike and 10K run., Cade Richman, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wil- UT, XTERRA Utah, two distance options: on Tuesday and Thursday mornings., Jo Michelle Lund, [email protected], [email protected], burleylions. [email protected], wildrock- 750m / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, bbsctri.com org/spudman.html iesracing.com, xterraplanet.com and 1.5k swim/ 30k mountain bike/ 10k [email protected], greatbasin- trail run; XTERRA USA Championships June 23, 2013 — XTERRA Curt Gowdy July 27, 2013 — Layton Triathlon, Layton, August 23-24, 2013 — Uinta Mountain coaching.com (invite-only): 1.5k swim / 30k mountain Triathlon, XTERRA America, Curt Gowdy UT, Sprint, Mini Sprint, Relay Sprint, and Adventure Relay, Heber, UT, Running, bike / 10k trail run., Raena Cassidy, May 25-27, 2013 — Draper Trail Days, State Park, WY, 1200m swim, 1-Lap 14.1 Kids Triathlon options in the Layton Surf mountain biking, cycling and a leg of 877-751-8880, [email protected], tentative, Draper, UT, 3 events Road mile mountain bike, and finishes with a N Swim and Layton City Parks. Great canoeing make the Uinta Mountain Jason Dyer, 801-620-1013, jdyer@snow- hill climb, stan crane memorial mt bike 5.3 mile run, Lance Panigutti, lance@ event that repeats the entire course Adventure Relay one of the highest, race (icup), trail run, Marek Shon, 801- withoutlimits.co, withoutlimits.co/page- on the Sprint., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, toughest yet most beautiful relays basin.com, xterraplanet.com, xterrau- 209-2479, intermountaincup@gmail. 0#!__xterra-curt-gowdy/race-info [email protected], laytontriathlon. around., Jon Johnson, 801-367-2575, tah.com com, com, onhillevents.com uintamountainadventurerelay@gmail. September 21, 2013 — Adventure June 25-26, 2013 — Great Basin Tri Clinic, com, uintamountainadventurerelay. June 1, 2013 — Salem Spring Triathlon, July 27, 2013 — Hurt in the Dirt, Ogden, UT, Xstream Glenwood Springs, tentative, tentative, Murray, UT, Geared towards com RACE TRI , Salem, UT, Sprint distance kids who have never participated in Offroad Duathlon at Ft. Buenaventura. AXS Series, Glenwood Springs, CO, Solo, triathlon. 10-year anniversary., Aaron a triathlon or children who have done Individuals and Relay Teams welcome. August 24, 2013 — Vikingman, Heyburn, 2 person and 4 Person Teams will kayak, Shamy, 801-518-4541, aaronshamy@ one or two, but without formal instruc- MTB race and trail run combined. 3 Full ID, Downstream Snake River Swim, Loop trek, rappel, and mountain bike., Will hotmail.com, racetri.com tion., Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801- events in one day!, Goal Foundation Bike Course, flat and fast run - lots of Newcomer, 970-403-5320, events@ , 801-399-1773, info@goalfoundation. opportunities for your fans to cheer June 1, 2013 — Adventure Xstream Buena 557-6844, [email protected], gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com com, hurtinthedirt.com you on! 1/2 and Olympic distance tri- Vista, AXS Series, Buena Vista, CO, Solo, greatbasincoaching.com athlon, Duathlon, Aquabike and a Half September 21, 2013 — LeadmanTri - 2 person and 4 Person Teams will kayak, July 27, 2013 — Mountain Tropic Triathlon, June 29, 2013 — DinoTri, Vernal, UT, Sprint Marathon., Lisa Clines, 214-236-1917, Bend, Bend, OR, Finishers of LeadmanTri trek, rappel, and mountain bike., Will PowerTri Trifecta Series, Garden City, and Olympic Distance Triathlon. Huge [email protected], vikingman.org Bend - voted Best New Race of 2012; Newcomer, 970-403-5320, events@ cash purse for 1, 2, 3 place winners UT, Experience the “Caribbean of the Leadman 250 | 5K swim * 223K bike gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com of both Sprint and Olympic Distance. Rockies” at the first race of the Trifecta August 24, 2013 — Utah Half Triathlon, * 22K run; Leadman 125 | 2.5K swim * Series at Bear Lake State Park; Sprint, RACE TRI , Provo, UT, Longest multi- June 1, 2013 — Cottonwood Heights Many speed prizes for both distances 106K bike * 16.5K run., Keith Hughes, 208- Olympic, and Half distances., Cedric sport race on the Wasatch Front 70.3 Sprint Triathlon, Cottonwood Heights, UT, as well. Race starts at Red Fleet State 340-4837, [email protected], Keppler, 318.518.7303, info@bbsctri. Ironman. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, Held in the foothills of the Cottonwood Park in Vernal, 7 am, Finishes at Uintah leadmantri.com High School. Kids Tri on 6/28 at Uintah com, bbsctri.com and 13.1 mile run triathlon., Aaron Canyons., Patti Hansen, (801) 943-3190 October 5, 2013 — Cache Classic Recreation Center., Mark Mason, 435- Shamy, 801-518-4541, aaronshamy@ x106, phansen@cottonwoodheights. July 27, 2013 — XTERRA Indian Peaks, Duathlon, Wellsville, UT, 5 km run, 20 828-6436, [email protected], dinotri. hotmail.com, racetri.com com, cottonwoodheights.com XTERRA America Tour, Nederland, CO, km bike, Kevin Rohwer, 435-770-9852, com XTERRA event at Eldora Resort west of August 24, 2013 — Expedition Man, Reno, June 1, 2013 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA [email protected], Boulder., Paul Karlsson, 303-960-8129, NV, This epic triathlon begins athletes at America Tour, Bellvue, CO, The XTERRA June 29, 2013 — Rock Cliff Tri at Jordanelle, race2raceevents.com [email protected], digdeeps- one of the most beautiful and desired Lory Triathlon features a 1/2 mile swim in RACE TRi, Salt Lake City, UT, Sprint and ports.com beaches in Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove October 12, 2013 — Huntsman World the clear waters of Horsetooth Reservoir Olympic Distances: Fresh Mountain Resort. Athletes will be challenged by a Senior Games, St. George, UT, Triathlon. (Eltuk Bay), Then a 2-Lap 12.2 mile sin- Water, Scenic Bike course, Run on the July 27, 2013 — Bear Lake, BBSC Twin Tri climb to Spooner Summit at over 7,100 Must be 50 years or older, Swim - 500 gle-track bike over rolling terrain, then beautiful boardwalks at the Utah State Series, Garden City, UT, The first race of ft followed by a screaming 1,400ft drop yards, Bike - 20K, Run - 5K., Kyle Case, a fun and challenging 4.8 mile (8k) run Park., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, aar- the Twin Tri series at Sand Hollow State into Carson City! The peaceful and through the clouds on single-track trails! [email protected], racetri.com Park, with Sprint, Olympic, and Kids’ dis- 800-562-1268, [email protected], scenic views of Washoe Valley leads , Lance Panigutti, lance@withoutlimits. tances., Cedric Keppler, 318.518.7303, seniorgames.net June 29, 2013 — River Rampage Triathlon, riders to the bike finish. A scenic run in co, www.withoutlimits.co/#!__xterra- [email protected], Michelle Lund, TriUtah Points Series, Green River, UT, south Reno will cap off this extraordi- October 12, 2013 — Powell3 Triathlon lory [email protected], bbsctri.com Utah’s fastest growing tri! Smooth nary race!, Ryan Kolodge, 775-762-8526, Challenge, Page, AZ, Olympic and June 1, 2013 — XTERRA Four Corners, down-river swim! Sprint and Olympic August 2, 2013 — Ultimate Relay Triathlon, [email protected], expedition- Sprint Distances in Lake Powell. The XTERRA America Tour, Farmington, NM, open water road triathlons. Come and TriUtah Points Series, Ogden, UT, Friday man.com transition area over looks Wahweep Traditional Swim / Bike / Run format: 1 enjoy a bike ride along the river at the - Single-day triathlon relay covering Marina and some incredible red rock August 24, 2013 — Little Cottonwood mile out and back Swim at Farmington base of the Book Cliffs Mountains. The over 126.5 miles of Northern Utah’s best cliffs., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@ Adventure Race, South Jordan, UT, Lake; Fast and fun 17 mile Bike Course; Green River State Park is the site for water, roads, and trails! Four ultimate onhillevents.com, powell3.com, onhil- Graffiti Racing presents a multi-sport New scenic 5 mile Run Course that the run, transition area and finish line. swims, four ultimate bike rides, and four levents.com endurance event featuring moun- skirts Farmington Lake;$1,000 Pro Purse., No two transition area hassle!, Dan ultimate trail runs! Teams will consist of tain bikes, running/trekking, Tyrolean October 19, 2013 — Pumpkinman Ingrid Gilbert, 877-751-8880, , fmncvb@ Aamodt, 801-635-8966, info@triutah. 3 to 6 athletes and as many specta- Traverse, and navigation using a map Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, earthlink.net, , http://xterrafourcorners. com, triutah.com tors as you can fit into 2 vehicles., Dan and a compass to attain check points. Boulder City, NV, Point-to-point farmingtonnm.org/ Aamodt, 801-635-8966, info@triutah. July 6, 2013 — Cache Valley Super Sprint Snowbird will be a multi-discipline race race begins in Lake Mead National com, triutah.com June 8, 2013 — Ironman Boise 70.3, Boise, Triathlon, Logan, UT, 8th year, short using urban paved trails and wilder- Recreation Area and ends in Boulder ID, 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile distances, course is flat and straight in August 3, 2013 — Aspen Triathlon and ness trails to travel a course covering City, with Sprint, Olympic, and Half run., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcool- Logan City. Swim is in Logan Aquatic Duathlon, Aspen, CO, 800-yard indoor approximately 25-50 miles in a 6 hour Courses; costumes welcome!, Cedric [email protected], ironmanboise. Center 500 Meters, bike is out and back pool swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 period. , Scott Browning, 801-867-5039, Keppler, 318.518.7303, info@bbsctri. com on farm roads, and run is out and back feet in elevation) to the spectacular [email protected], graffitiracing. com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri. in a park area with trees and stream., Maroon Bells, and a 4-mile run in the com June 8, 2013 — XTERRA Moab Triathlon com, bbsctri.com Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillev- Elk Mountain range and the scenic Festival, XTERRA America,TriUtah Points August 24, 2013 — XTERRA Buffalo Creek, ents.com, cvsst.com, onhillevents.com Maroon Creek Valley. USAT sanctioned October 19, 2013 — Trick or Tri, St. George, Series, Moab, UT, XTERRA sport and full XTERRA America Tour, Bailey, CO, The event., Sandra Doebler, 970-920-5140, UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, open water off-road triathlons, Moab July 6, 2013 — Rigby Triathlon, Rigby Lake, XTERRA Buffalo Creek Triathlon features [email protected], starting between 9 am and 2 pm. sprint and Olympic open water road ID, Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, and a 1500m Swim, 22 mile mountain bike, aspenrecreation.com Indoor swim, outdoor run and bike legs., triathlons, Trail Run, and Kids’ Triathlon. Duathlon, Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, and 5m run. , Lance Panigutti, lance@ Aaron Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron. , Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, info@triu- [email protected], pb-per- August 9-10, 2013 — Emmett’s Most withoutlimits.co, withoutlimits.co [email protected], sgcityrec.org tah.com, triutah.com formance.com Excellent Triathlon, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri September 2, 2013 — Youth and Family on Friday, Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on November 9, 2013 — Telos Turkey June 8, 2013 — The Point Adventure July 8, 2013 — Daybreak Triathlon, Salt Triathlon, Murray, UT, Start time: 8 Saturday., Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, Triathlon, T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Orem Race, South Jordan, UT, Graffiti Racing Lake Triathlon Series, Salt Lake City, UT, AM, Murray Park. Youth 7-10 years: 75 gemcountyrecreationdistrict@gmail. Fitness Center, Splash, Swim: 350 M, presents a multi-sport endurance event Get ready for the best spectator swim yard swim, 2.3 mile bike, 6/10 mile run. com, emmetttri.com Run: 5k , Bike 12 miles., Shaun Christian, featuring mountain biking, running/ a round, a killer bike course near the Adults/Youth 11+ distances: 150 yards, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, shaun@ trekking, paddling, a climbing chal- Oquirrh Mountains and a run that is August 10, 2013 — Herriman Escape 4.3 miles, 1 mile., Jo Garuccio, 801-566- t3triathlon.com, t3triathlon.com lenge, and navigation using a map unparalleled., Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, from Black Ridge Triathlon, RACE 9727, 801-557-6844, jo@agegroupsports. and a compass to attain check points. [email protected], ustrisports.com TRI , Herriman, UT, The Escape from com, greatbasincoaching.com 34 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013 cycling utah’s 2013 Bicycle Club Guide (from page 3)

Base Location: Midvale, UT support the local racing scene but junior Contact: Alison Littlefield,club@contender - Classic (HUC) Stage Race. sports.com, 801-510-0629 Club Statement: Our clubs focus is primarily development as well. Promoting cycling, bicycles.com, 801-364-0344 Website: www.teamintermountainlivewell. the road racing discipline, but we also race knowledge and safety, in the community is Website: contenderbicycles.com Golden Spike Cycling| org mtn bikes and cyclocross. We emphasize our primary focus. Type of Cycling: MTB Racing, Road Rour- Sponsors: Staker Parson Companies (title Type of Cycling: Road, MTB, Touring, teamwork and camaraderie and strive to be ing, MTB Recreational or any combo of the sponsor); also, Brigham City Outdoors, Bik- Cyclocross and triathlons. different than the average racing team. We're Color Country Cycling Club| above. ers Edge, Lovelands Cycling, Idle Isle Cafe, Base Location: Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park a cooperative of racers from several differ- Sponsors: Cedar Cycle Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Clark Andersen Orthodontics, Blackbottoms City, Logan, UT ent teams that were unsatisfied with what Contact: Chad Horman, colorcountrycy- Club Statement: The Contender Bicycles Contact: Scott Morrison, goldenspikecc@ Club Statement: To be a premier cycling the our previous teams had to offer so we [email protected], 435-867-5116 Cycling Club provides an opportunity to gmail.com, 801-647-5814 club, race team and triathlete club with a started our own. In order to control our own Website: colorcountrycyclingclub.org participate in all aspects of the sport of Website: goldenspikecycling.com focus on sportsmanship, performance, and direction and destiny. We are a democracy Type of Cycling: Road Racing, MTB Rac- cycling from racing to recreational riding to Type of Cycling: Road Racing, Mtb racing, camaraderie. Promoting the sport of cycling not a dictatorship; every member has a voice ing, Road Touring, MTN Recreational or advocacy. Along with our partners, we are road touring, mtn recreational, cyclocross, through weekly group rides, coaching, race in team matters. any combo excited about the future of the club and we advocacy and training support, clinics, and support Base Location: Cedar City, UT invite you to join for 2012. Base Location: Kaysville, Bringham City, for local charities. Our members range from Cole Sport Racing| Club Statement: Founded in 1996, our club UT recreational riders, runners and swimmers to Sponsors: Cole Sport Park City, Gi- is active in many aspects of cycling from COTBR.com-CompetitiveCyclist.com| Club Statement: The Golden Spike Cycling advanced category racers. ant Bikes,Bottom Line Technologies, technical slickrock riding to touring to rac- Sponsors: Competitive Cyclist, Mt. Velo, Club was formed in 2011. The purpose One2Go Events, Smith, Bell, Giro, ing, as well as trail maintenance, and local Epic Brewing, and our own bad selves is foster unity among cyclists and help Joyride Bikes| Northwave,Conformable Foot Beds, Deer event support. We support an IMBA affili- Contact: Reverend Big Ring, revbigring@ members reach their goals. We welcome the Sponsors: Joyride Bikes, SRAM Valley Resort, High West Distillery. ated National Mountain Bike Patrol group gmail.com, 801-671-6338 tourist, the fitness enthusiast and the racer. Contact: Wayne Wheeler, wayne@joy- Contact: Scott Ford, scottford@colesport. and work closely with local National Forest Website: thechurchofthebigring.com We also encourage youth involvement and ridebikes.com, 435-753-7175 com, 435-649-4800 and BLM officials on trail access issues. We Type of Cycling: Cyclocross development. We provide weekly rides and Website: joyridebikes.com Website: colesport.com have adopted and maintain many miles of Base Location: Salt Lake City/Park City, UT sponsor organized events. We want all to Type of Cycling: Road, Mountain, Cyclo- Type of Cycling: Road, Cyclocross, trails in our area, and as the leading cycling Club Statement: Our mission is to spread the get involved so that they enjoy the social cross, Trail Work and Advocacy. Mountain, singlespeed, unicycle, touring - advocate in southern Utah, we are always word of the Big Ring, make Andy Schleck benefits as well as the physical. Base Location: Logan, UT anything that looks like a bike! looking to expand riding opportunities in cry, destroy USAC in its current form, and Club Statement: Joyride Cycling Team is Base Location: Park City, UT our area. We offer weekly rides through the have as much fun as possible along the way. Harristone/Sun Valley Mortgage Cycling growing fast in Northern Utah. The team Club Statement: Cole Sport Racing is year. Check our web site and ride calendar. Membership is currently by invitation only. Team| leadership brings enthusiasm and experience dedicated to increasing both visibility, Sponsors: The Bike Shoppe, Chick-fil-a, from Mountain Bike racing to a LotoJa win- promoting and participating in both cycling Contender Bicycles| Cutthroat Racing| Sun Valley Mortgage, Harristone, Blue ner. We want to see cycling grow and en- and racing events. We offer weekly rides Sponsors: Contender Bicycles, Team Nash, Sponsors: Uinta Brewing Company, Iguana, The Joint, The Jersey Bag, Cache rich peoples' lives. We ride road, mountain on Monday nights leaving from Cole Sport Cafe Expresso, Plumb and Co Realtors, Brewvies Cinema Pub, Beehive Bicycles, Valley Women's Center, Excelerator Sports and cyclocross as well as community rides on Park Avenue. The weekly rides cater to TransGroup Worldwide Logistics,Zy Saturday Cycles, Legal Messengers, Inc., Contact: Ben Towery, teamexcelerator@ and events-including volunteering and trail all riding and fitness levels. Not only do we Restaurant PieHole Pizza Salt Lake, Wasatch Crest gmail.com, 801-389-7247 maintenance. We have a strong developmen- Shuttle, Light and Motion, Maxxis, Bumaz- Website: teamexcelerator.com tal emphasis. Anyone new to the sport is ing Natural Skin Stick, First Endurance, Type of Cycling: Road Racing encouraged to talk to us and be introduced Genuine Innovations, ProLink and Ryders Base Location: Ogden, UT to bicycling in a friendly, non-intimidating Eyeware. Club Statement: Harristone/Sun Valley environment. We have a Category 4/5 team, Contact: Joe Wiggins, cutthroatracing@ Mortgage was founded in 2008 to support womens cycling, triathlon and juniors. gmail.com, 801-613-VELO racers of all abilities in improving their Website: cutthroatracing.org access to racing, increase their skills and fit- KUHL/Rocky Mountain| Type of Cycling: MTB, CX, RD, Commut- ness and to provide a fun group of riders to Sponsors: KUHL Clothing, Rocky Mountain ing, Touring. train and race with. We also host the Powder Bikes, Slim & Knobby's Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Mountain Hillclimb, Tour de Park City and Contact: Ryan Krusemark, ryan@kuhl-usa. Club Statement: Founded in 2005, we have the Harvest Moon Criterium. com, 800-252-3185 grown every year and currently have around Website: 50 members. Our primary goal is to provide Huntsman Hometown Heroes| Type of Cycling: Mountain Bike Racing, a fun 'team' for folks who want to be on a Sponsors: Road Racing, and Cross team, but don't really want to be on a 'team'. Contact: Jen Murano, JMurano@huntsman- Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Make sense? We have organized trail work foundation.org, 801-584-5815 Club Statement: We are a diverse group days, some camping trips and nice big Website: huntsmancancerfoundation.org of mountain, cyclocross and road cyclists camps at 24 hr races. We really are a team Type of Cycling: Road Racing, Road Tour- brought together by one common thread: a of the people. Come join us and see for ing healthy obsession with the outdoors. More yourself. Team meetings: First Wednesday Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT like a family than a team, we aspire to of each month at the Uinta Brewpub @ Club Statement: Huntsman Hometown promote the sport of cycling in races, rides, 6pm. Gatherings at Brewvies and PieHole Heroes is a program designed to help you and in the communities in which we live, most other Wednesdays @ 6pm. reach your endurance goals while raising with maybe some friendly competition to much-needed funds for cancer research at go along with it. Swing by our tent and kick DNA Cycling - Plan 7 Women’s Team| Huntsman Cancer Institute. We have guar- back on our couch at the races- we're a fam- Sponsors: DNA Cycling, Plan7, Mercury anteed spots for the Little Red Riding Hood, ily that's always growing! Wheels,Competitive Cyclist, Wasatch Bike Huntsman 140, LOTOJA, and much more! Support, Rudy Project, Skratch Labs,Coffee Join us! Find complete list of our events, Logan Race Club| Collective, Cotton Sox Photography, Excel- check us out at www.huntsmanhometown- Sponsors: Pro Form, Alpine Cleaning and erator Sports LLC, West Valley Auto Plaza, heroes.com Restoration, Camp Chef, Al's Sporting FIAT of Salt Lake, Miller Guymon PC, Can- Goods, Immaculate Homes, Sports Acad- non Disability Law, and Gear Rush Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts (ICE)| emy and Racquet Club, MDSC, Wimmer's Contact: Kemille Garvin, kemigarvin@ Sponsors: Pocatello Orthopaedics and Ultimate Bicycles, and Wheelzrack gmail.com, 801-916-8027 Sports Medicine Institute, Advanced Contact: Ben Kofoed, benhkof@hotmail. Website: dna-plan7.com Business Communication, Barrie's Ski and com, 435-753-0757 Type of Cycling: Roae Racing Sports, Graphix Imagination, and Simplot. Website: loganraceclub.org Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Contact: Bryan Gee, president.idahocy- Type of Cycling: All Forms of Cycling. Club Statement: We provide a vehicle for [email protected], bryan_gee_otr@yahoo. Base Location: Logan, UT talented and motivated women cyclists to com, 208-406-8477 Club Statement: The Logan Race Club in- cludes a vast array of riders from the Cache reachtheir highest potential. Composed Website: idahocycling.com Valley area that range from experts to those of top female cyclists based in thewestern Type of Cycling: Road Racing and Touring, that are new to the racing scene. This team US, each with a unique experience and Cyclocross, Mtn Recreational Commuting, includes youth riders that we hope will be natural talent that willcontribute to the and Advocacy inspired to have the same passion for riding overall success of the team. The team Base Location: Pocatello, ID bikes as the veteran racers on the team. strives to promote apositive long-lasting Club Statement: Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts mix of camaraderie and challenge through (ICE) was founded in 1997 "to encour- Masherz| competitivesport. We are advocates of age bicycle riding, to promote a healthy Sponsors: Masherz women's cycling - we intend to promote the lifestyle, provide recreational opportunities Contact: Bryce Olsen, [email protected], sportand encourage other women to join in and demonstrate that cycling is a practical 801-683-7556 the competition. We will promoteoutside of means of transportation." ICE is the current Website: facebook.com/pages/ competition also with women's group riding incarnation of what over the years has been Masherz-Cycling-Club-and-Racing- and clinics. a sequence of bicycle clubs in the Pocatello Team/293688984028069?ref=hl area. Cycling has a long history in Pocatello, Type of Cycling: Road Cycling, Mountain Evanston, Wyoming Cycling Club| and the roots of current club activities, rides Biking, Cyclocross Sponsors: Titanium Benefactors: Cook- and members date back at least 30 years. Base Location: Woods Cross, UT SandersAssociates, Inc., Professional Engi- Club Statement: Masherz cycling club and neers & Surveyors; The Spence LawFirm Infinite Cycles| racing team is for those that would like to and Bootworks. Sponsors: Infinite Cycles either ride with a club or race competitively. Contact: Paul Knopf, pknopf@evanstonwy. Contact: Brad Rowberry, email@infinite- We have a club that rides every Saturday org, 307-783-6458 cycles.com, 801-523-8268 morning as well as other times during the Website: evanstoncycling.org Website: infinitecycles.com week. Anyone can also join our racing team Type of Cycling: Road Racing, MTB Rac- Type of Cycling: Road racing, road touring, and receive in store discounts. We offer ing, Road Touring, Mtn Recreational or any mountain recreational, mountain racing, a friendly atmosphere where anyone is combo. cyclocross. accepted. Base Location: Evanston, WY Base Location: Riverton, UT Club Statement: The Evanston, WY Cycling Club Statement: Infinite Cycles has grown Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public as a club and team over the last four years. charity. Primary purposes of the Cycling Our goal is to get people riding together, im- Club include promoting bicycle safety and prove skills, and build racers. Our club road community education of bicycle related rides leave from Infinite Cycles on Saturday issues, establishing community partnerships, mornings. Our mountain bike race group has encouraging the development of pathways a strong showing at many of the local races for bicycle and pedestrian use, and advocat- in all age and experience categories. More ing the sport of bicycling as healthy outdoor information and calendar can be found on recreation. The Cycling Club promotes our website. bicycle education and safety through SAFE Kids and other community programs. Intermountain LiVe Well p/b Bountiful The Club considers PEDAL (Promoting Bicycle| Educational Development And Learning) Sponsors: Intermountain LiVe Well, ENVE scholarships in the amount of $500 each to Composites, Energy Solutions, Bountiful graduating Evanston High School seniors Bicycle, All Seasons Resort Lodging,DNA for post-secondary education. The Cycling Cycling, Chick-fil-aSonora Grill, FLEX- Club and the City of Evanston partnered PAK, Gold's Gym, Dr. Craig Hatton in past years to coordinate the High Uintas Contact: Austin Scott, austin@threshold- APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 35

Type of Cycling: Road, MTB & cyclocross cross Contact: Daniel Sellers, daniel@saltcycle. Spider Bait Cycling| Mi Duole Cycling Club| racing Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT org, 281-740-3363 Sponsors: Action Extraction, Davis Vision, Sponsors: Barbacoa Mexican Grill, Ever- Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Club Statement: RMCC is a road racing Website: saltcycle.org/p/team.html Epic Marketing, Granite Property Group, greene Construction, Diamond Wireless, Club Statement: Our teammates partici- club based in Salt Lake City, UT. We have Type of Cycling: Road Racing, Cyclocross John Paras Furniture, Sun First Data Jones Waldo, Durham Jones and Pineger, pate in Plan7 group rides and compete in been a staple in Utah racing for many years. Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Contact: John Paras, [email protected], Voler. mountain bike, road and cyclocross racing We have a healthy mix of serious, soul, and Club Statement: Founded as a grassroots 801-352-7400 Contact: Geno Smith, genesmailbox@ while positively representing sponsors and social riders. Racing is not a requirement for racing team in 2011 SaltCycle-Intelitechs is Website: facebook.com/group. comcast.net, 801-557-5437 creating good will throughout the cycling club membership but riders are encouraged focused on building the cycling community, php?gid=32982807018 Website: miduole.com community. We strive to be ambassadors to participate in at least a handful of UCA, and making racing as accessible as possible. Type of Cycling: Road Touring and Racing Type of Cycling: Road Racing and some for the sport as well as to provide focus for Utah criterium series, and/or Utah Cyclo- We endeavor to bring racing to the masses Base Location: Sandy, UT Mountain Bike Racing developing riders of all levels. Regularly cross races throughout the season. and work to promote bicycles as transporta- Club Statement: Having fun is the main Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT scheduled Plan7 group rides provide oppor- tion in addition to recreation. We love to focus of our club. We enjoy competing in Club Statement: Formed in 1984, Mi Duole tunities to hone pack skills and build fitness. Rooster's-Biker's Edge| ride anytime and anywhere! road and mountain bike races. We also sup- is one of the oldest road cycling clubs in These group rides are open to anyone who Sponsors: Roosters, Biker's Edge, Destina- port some of the local fun rides for charities. Utah. Membership is mostly fit male riders would like to ride with us. We also organize tion Homes, Wasatch Civil Consulting Skullcandy Presented by Slim & Our rides always start out as fun rides, but in their 30s - 50s who've been riding and free mentoring sessions to the public Engineering, John Henry Smith Insurance, Knobby's bike ship| someone usually puts their head down and racing together for years. Some still race designed to help riders of all levels learn Calton-Harrison Sports and Orthopedic Sponsors: Skullcandy, DNA Cycling, Stow- buries everybody on each ride. a lot and some not at all, but our common skills, safe riding practices, and competitive Center, Old School Body Shop, Lincoln ell and Crayk, KUAT racks, Revolution thread is getting up early to hammer out tactics. Title Insurance Agency, Mountain Luxury Bicycles, Slim and Knobby's Bike Shop, Summit Bike Club| 100+ mile climbing-intensive rides every Real Estate Development, Mauvius Cul, Winder Farms, Entech, Rudy Project, and Sponsors: Turner Gas Company, Slim and weekend. Hence our name "Mi Duole," Pocatello's Women Cycling/Spinderella| Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Bomber Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine. Knobby's, Skull Candy, Rudy Project, which translated loosely from Italian im- Sponsors: Pocatello Women's Health Clinic, Athlete, Quality Disaster Cleanup, ENVE Contact: Adam Crayk, acrayk@stowelland- Richards Brant Miller Nelson, Park City plies "I like to suffer." Idaho Sport & Spine, Barrie's Ski and Sport, Composites, and Plan 7 Endurance Coach- crayk.com, 801-944-3459 Ski Boot, The Park City Foundation, Aesthetics by Physicians, Yo Crazy, ICE ing. Website: skullcandyracing.blogspot.com Nick's Greek Cafe, Midweek MTB, Jakob Needles Peak Cycling Club| (Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts) Contact: Alex Lizarzo, alexlizarazo@gmail. Type of Cycling: Road, MTB, Cyclocross, Marketing Partners, Hayes Cycling evolved, Sponsors: Securian (Nate Crowther), ENVE Contact: DaNae Young, spinderella33@ com, 801-737-4966 recreational, advocacy Exquisite Mountain Home Management, Composites, Pobanz Orthodontics, Endure, gmail.com, 208-221-9300 Website: roostersbikersedge.com Base Location: Sandy, UT elete electrolytes, Coconutz fuel, Alpine Rockwell Relay. Website: spinderellaride.com Type of Cycling: MTB Racing, Cyclocross, Club Statement: The Skullcandy club has Apothecary Contact: Tyler , [email protected], Type of Cycling: Road Touring Road Racing, Triathlon, and Club Rides. been around for several years and has a Contact: Lisa Palmer-Leger, lpalmerleger@ 801-876-3863 Base Location: Pocatello, ID Base Location: Ogden, UT focus on racing and recreational riding for yahoo.com, 801- 664-6351 Website: needlespeak.com Club Statement: Pocatello Women's Cycling Club Statement: The Roosters Biker's Edge all levels. Team members race in the UCA Website: summitbikeclub.org Type of Cycling: Road Racing, Mtn Bike was organized in February 2012. The goal cycling team and club was established in circuit, the Intermountain Cup mtb series, Type of Cycling: Mountainbike and Racing, Road Touring, Mtn, Recreational, of the club is to encourage women of all 2011 in order to promote cycling and rac- and the Utah cyclocross series. We also cyclocross Cyclocross. ages and fitness levels to get out and ride. ing in Northern Utah. Cycling disciplines welcome recreational riders and weekend Base Location: Park city, UT Base Location: Mountain Green, UT We want to promote a fun and healthy life- promoted by the team are mountain, road, warriors interested in century rides, charity Club Statement: Founded in 2012, Summit Club Statement: We are a two part club. The style, while giving back to the community cyclocross, triathlon, as well as supporting rides, or who just want a group to ride Bike Club promotes both recreational and first is "road biking no drop rides." Come we live in. Spinderella offers five beautiful a Junior Team and coaching two local High with. Check our blog for club and team ride competitive mountain biking for all ages. out and enjoy the Morgan Valley and get to routes: 10, 22, 50, 70, and 100 miles. School mountain bike teams (Ben Lomond schedules. The club consists of two groups - a fun know some of the local riders. We all had to and St. Josephs). While the team's goals, casual group and a developmental team. start at some time, and it can be intimidating Porcupine Cycling| like any other race team is to compete and SLC Grassroots Cycling| The club meets on Saturdays and all ages to ride in a Peleton. Come and ride with us Sponsors: Porcupine Pub & Grille, The win, it is secondary to promoting the healthy Sponsors: Shades of Pale Brewery, Este are welcome. Rides will focus on learning and have some fun.The second group is race Dodo Restaurant, Pile Wheel & Brake, lifestyle, camaraderie, and high quality of Pizzeria, BlueStar Coffee, and Southwest the basic skills of mountain biking and hav- oriented and the rides are fast, with attacks NuSkin, Cityworks, Squatters/Wasatch life that cycling creates. Club rides are held Children's Clinic ing fun. Our developmental team meets on coming often and when you least expect Beers, Axiom Energy, Halliday & Watkins, in Ogden on Tuesday nights from the Roost- Contact: Doug Peterson, DougPeterson99@ Mondays and Thursdays and will focus on it. Come see how you stack up to our elite Tim Dahle Nissan, The Gooch Firm, Sysco, ers restaurant and in Kaysville on Thursday gmail.com, 801-523-6010 racing and developing advanced bike skills. riders. We also have weekly mountain bike Bicycle Center nights from the Biker's Edge store. Also, Website: SLCGrassroots.com Camps and clinics will also be available rides in our backyard at Snow Basin. Contact: George Mastakas, georgem@ a beginners ride is held at the Biker's Edge Type of Cycling: Mountain (XC & DH) / throughout the summer. The club will also cityworks.com, 801-560-1936 store on Wednesday Nights. Road promote volunteer work to help maintain OCEF (Ogden Cycling Education Foun- Website: porcupinecycling.com Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT and build trails by working with local trail dation) AKA: Autoliv Cycling Club| Type of Cycling: Road & Mountain Biking Salt Lake Community College| Club Statement: For 15 years our team has organizations. We will also volunteer for Sponsors: Total Rehab, Forest Street Stor- and Recreational/Casual riding Sponsors: committed to grueling training regimens al- races that help promote mountain biking age, Bikers Edge, Castelli, Enve, Ritchey, Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Contact: Michael Trussell, slcccycling@ lowing us to dominate the local race circuit for youth. Salomon, Suunto, Ogden Pulmonary As- Club Statement: Porcupine Cycling Club yahoo.com, 801-674-3756 and...oh wait, that's all the other teams. We sociates, Quality Bicycle Products, Union is dedicated to bettering the appreciation Website: facebook.com/pages/Salt-Lake- just ride bikes and have a damn good time Team Bad Ass Coffee| Grill, Edge Eyewear, State of Utah/Road and enjoyment of cycling while having fun. Community-College-Cycling-Club doing it. We also like to drink beer (prefer- Sponsors: Bad Ass Coffee Company, Mill- Respect, Dr. Naylor's Udder Balm, Autoliv Our club consists of cycling and moun- Type of Cycling: ably Shades of Pale). If you like bikes and creekBicycles, Wilson Law Office, Alsco, Contact: Kurt Gammill, ocefemail@gmail. tain bike enthusiast ranging from highly Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT beer, join us for a Tuesday night mountain Ivory Homes, Holiday Oil,Knighten Erb & com, 801-625-9370 competitive racers to those who are simply Club Statement: Team Summary: The salt bike ride. You'll find the rides laid back and Company, Elements Wilderness Program, Website: ogdencycling.com looking for riding partners. We also put on lake community college cycling club is the post ride cooler filled for all to enjoy. SpectraCapital, Michael Deraedt & Associ- Type of Cycling: Charity work, advocacy, the Porcupine Big Cottonwood Hill Climb for any student, faculty or supporter of the ates, Clayborne Consulting Inc. Masters and Juniors MTB and 24 hr racing, to raise funds for local cancer research and community college who is interested in Snake River Triathon Club| Contact: Ann Hoffman, annhoffman@ Cat 5/4 & Masters Road Racing, Recre- victims. We will once again be running the riding bicycles. SLCC Cycling is a group Sponsors: comcast.net, 801-706-2237 ational and training rides. annual Chalk Creek Road Race in Coalville of both race and non-races of all levels who Contact: Smitty Faure, [email protected], Website: slcbadasscoffee.com Base Location: Ogden, UT UT, which is the State Championships for simply enjoy riding. If you are interested in Website: facebook.com/groups/snakeriver- Website: sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ Club Statement: OCEF (Ogden Cycling Masters & Junior categories. joining please contact Michael if you have triclub badasscycles/ Education Foundation), is a 501(c)(3) public any quetions. Type of Cycling: Triathlon Type of Cycling: Road Touring with a charity, dedicated to raising cycling aware- Racer’s Cycle Service| Base Location: Pocatello, ID mission ness and promoting cycling as a lifestyle. Sponsors: Racer's Cycle Service, Niner Salt Lake Cycling Club, Millcreek Club Statement: Triathlon Club for all Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT OCEF is sponsoring both LOTOJA and Bikes, Felt Bicycles Bicycles| triathlete enthusiasts from the Teton Val- Club Statement: Team Bad Ass Coffee was Huntsman Cancer Foundation's "Hometown Contact: Racer Gibson, club@racerscycle. Sponsors: Millcreek Bicycles ley through Twin Falls.. with all stops in created for the purpose of raising funds and Heroes" program, which has raised nearly net, 801-375-5873 Contact: Mike Hanseen, mig@millcreek- between! awareness to combat devastating diseases. $1,000,000 in total over the last 9 years. We Website: utahvalleycycling.com cycles.com, 801-278-1500 The team consists of friends of all ages are working with state and local agencies to Website: racerscycleservice.com Website: millcreekcycles.com Southern Utah University| and abilities who meet 3 times weekly at increase awareness among cyclists, trail us- Type of Cycling: Road racing, mountain Type of Cycling: Road Racing, MTB Rac- Sponsors: various locations throughout Northern Utah ers and drivers. 2013 will be our 13th year bike racing, cyclocross, training, commut- ing, Club rides Contact: Nathan Shay Asay, pharoahshay@ to promote fun, healthy living and encour- as a USCF and NORBA sponsored club, ing. Base Location: Holladay, UT gmail.com, 435-840-5707 age philanthropy through social cycling. and don't forget the legendary noon ride, Base Location: Provo, UT Club Statement: Millcreek Bicycles inhouse Website: Become a Bad Ass and make an impact on now in its 19th year. Club Statement: We are all about having club is Salt Lake City Cycling or SLCC. We Type of Cycling: Road Racing and Mtb your community. fun riding and racing bikes. Come have fun are an open club and anyone can join. We Racing, NCCA P.A.S.S. (Price Area Singletrack Society) | with us. We have members from all over the are about equal opportunity and having a Base Location: Cedar City, UT Team Dialogue-Porcupine Sponsors: BicycleWerks state, but most have some connection to the blast on and off our bikes. We offer weekly Club Statement: We are a collegiate club Sponsors: Dialogue Marketing, Porcupine Contact: Fuzzy TheBikeGuy, fuzzythebike- Utah County. Our mission is to keep secret club rides, annual training camps, exclusive competing in the Inter-mountain Collegiate Grill, Teltanium, Bike Peddler, Utah Dairy [email protected], 435-637-7676 the awesome riding that exists down here in sales and much more. Cycling Conference. Established in 2011, Association, Raleigh, Excell Website: Happy Valley. we have continued to build into a strong Type of Cycling: MTB Riding and Trail SaltCycle-Intelitechs| team claiming many podium spots at col- Continued on page 36 Building/Advocacy Revolution Café Rio Racing Team| Sponsors: Intelitechs, Mazza, Laziz, Satur- legiate and non collegiate races. Base Location: Price, UT Sponsors: Revolution Bicycles, Café Rio day Cycles, SaltCycle.org Club Statement: PASS was founded in 2002 Mexican Grill, Garner D. Jensen Insur- and their first trail project was LUKE'S ance Group, Kipp & Christian P.C. Trial TRAIL, which was designed by LUKE THE Lawyers, Control 4, S-Works Audio Visual PIT-BULL and has become a favorite of Installation, Hammer Nutrition, Cannon- locals and travelers alike. 2013 is the 10th dale, Enve Composites Anniversary of the completion of the 1st Contact: Justin Wilson, jwilson@sageip. Section of Luke's Trail. Come Celebrate! com, 801-233-1400 Recent additions like ShamRockAndRoll, Website: revolutionracing.org Smokin' Joe's and Yoo-Hoo make several Type of Cycling: Road Racing, Triathlon, loop-options and the campground at the Road Touring, Recreational Riding, Cyclo- Luke's Trailhead has great sunsets. We're cross, Advocacy currently working with Carbon County to Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT produce a comprehensive Trail Guide for Club Statement: Welcome to the Revolution the Castle Country Area. Cafe Rio Race Team. We are a group of road bike riders and racers with a passion PLAN7 - BRIGHTFACE| for cycling and the great things it brings Sponsors: Cannondale, ENVE Composites, to our lives. Our goal is to foster a team Plan 7 Endurance Coaching, Brightface, environment that promotes camaraderie, Jaybird, Rudy Project, Bontrager Footwear, learning and health while achieving the Back in Motion Chiropractic, CycleOps, highest potential in the sport. While we Schwalbe, CAPO, GU Energy, Personal are competitive and strive to excel in our Best Products (betwixt & zealios), respective categories, we understand the Contact: Dave Harward, contact@plan- importance of simple participation in this 7coaching.com, 801-661-7988 hobby, being level-headed and avoiding Website: facebook.com/Plan7.brightface elitism. We are proud to be a USA Cycling and Utah Cycling Association Club in good standing. We are the sponsoring club for the Salt Lake Valley B4K Stage Race and af- Pick up a copy of filiated with mountain biking through Team cycling utah Revolution Fasteners. Rocky Mountain Cycling Club| at your Sponsors: City Pet Club, Christopher Kia, and Cyclesmith. favorite bike Contact: Erik Harrington, RMCCutah@ gmail.com, 801-487-1189 shop! Website: rmcc-utah.blogspot.com Type of Cycling: Road Racing and Cyclo- 36 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013 cycling utah’s 2013 Bicycle Club Guide (from page 35)

Contact: Alejandro Vargas, avargas@ BAnk, Lucas Sunscreen, Shaw Construction Website: x-mencyclingteam.com Sponsors: DNA Cycling, honey stinger, mountain biking, our team alsoparticipates dialogue-marketing.com, 801-319-8427 Wyoming, Mountain Local Sponsorship, Website: facebook.com/xmencycling rudy project, and cyclesmith. in the Utah Cyclocross series, as well as Website: Management, Kate’s real Foods, Teton Type of Cycling: All types of riding. Contact: Mitchell Peterson, uofucycling@ some road racing events. UtahMountainBik- Type of Cycling: Search and Rescue. Base Location: Park City, UT gmail.com, 801-414-6820 ing.com is a very friendly bunch, willing to Base Location: Highland, UT Contact: Jim Verdone, jverd@verdonelan- Club Statement: Founded in 1995, The Website: utahcycling.org accept bikers of all levels. Team member- Club Statement: We have had several title darch.com, 307-690-0214 X-Men is a Park City, Utah-based road, Type of Cycling: Collegiate Road and ship has many benefits including encourage- sponsors including EVO, OZONE, Dialogue Website: teamjacksonhole.com mountain bike, and cyclocross club, Mountain Racing, Road and Mountain ment, group rides, bike repair assistance, Marketing and now Dialogue-Porcupine. Type of Cycling: Road racing, MTB Racing, with individual members and pockets of Recreational, Cyclocross discount parts and nutritionals, etc. We are Utah County based Race Team; all Cyclocross, Snow Biking, Recreational Rid- resistance all over the country. We’re open Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT our members are licensed cyclist Categories ing, Charitable Organization. to riders of all ages and abilities who are Club Statement: The University of Utah Velosport Racing| 3 and 4 for the most part. Our team partici- Base Location: Jackson, WY brave enough to don our iconic stripes and Cycling team and club is for any student Sponsors: FFKR Architects, Craig's Service pates in local crits, and races in Utah, Idaho Club Statement: Team Jackson Hole is lightning bolt kits, and make a statement. with a desire to ride/race and improve his or Center, American Insurance & Investment, and Wyoming. With over 40 members (both a non profit organization composed of a There is a problem with non-conformity, her skills. Those wishing for an opportunity RaceDay Event Management, utahneurosur- male and female) we participate in lots of community of athletes coming together though. Pretty soon people want to join and to travel and experience competitive races gery.org, Tour of Utah, Salon Mousse. events, train together and love the sport of to raise awareness for community causes be part of your movement. You start some- are invited to participate in collegiate USA Contact: Travis Horton, travis@velospor- cycling. and projects while promoting the spirit of thing new,because you are sick of riding Cycling races. People who simply wish to Our team promotes the sport in by organiz- athleticism. Our mission is to positively for the man, then you wake up and realize support the team are welcome to purchase U tracing.com, 801-230-5904 ing and supporting charity events and vari- impact our community by advancing local you are the man. Because of this, we’ve of U Cycling paraphernalia. Website: velosportracing.com ous races during the year. In 2013 we have charitable causes, while promoting a healthy been deliberate about making ourselves Type of Cycling: Road Racing, Cyclocross, started a new initiative creating a Youth lifestyle through education and training. hard to understand, and even harder to get Utah Premier Cycling Club/ Ski Utah- MTB Recreational Development team. Boys ages 12-16 will This year we are raising awareness and in touch with. And another thing. We’re not Marketstar Cycling Team| Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT be racing under Team Dialogue-Porcupine. donations for the Ray Shriver Memorial super organized. We all mostly have real Sponsors: Ski Utah, Marketstar, Millcreek Club Statement: Our ranks include the We are excited to develop cycling talent in Fund on behalf of the Teton County Search lives outside of the make-believe world of Bicycles complete spectrum of racers from talented our local community. and Rescue Organization. We compete and modern cycling. It would be a mistake to Contact: Bill Cutting, bcutting@twiobrand. juniors to Cat 1-4s to world and national participate in all disciplines of bicycling. call us retro, despite the fact that we often com, 801-949-4080 champion masters racers. Our team offers tell stories on rides from the old days. We Website: skiutahcycling.com the perfect environment to hone your riding Team Fast Lane| Team Revolution Peak Fasteners| are proud to say that not a single current Type of Cycling: Primarily road, road rac- skills, improve your fitness, learn how to Sponsors: Ames Construction, AsMaster, Sponsors: Revolution Bicycles, Peak member rides with an SRM. At least not ing, and cyclocross racing: Cat 1 Elite team, race as a team, and meet great people. We CrankSports, GRAY Wheels, Raw Revolu- Fasteners, Superior Service Transport in public. Power is in the heart, folks. Bike plus all registered categories and Masters. take the sport of cycling seriously and have tion, BIKE RAY USA & XCEON lighting Silver Bean Coffee, Epic Brewing, Profes- races are won with desire, not with a spread- Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT a lot of fun along the way. products, Studio Cove Health & Fitness, sional Electrical Services, Sunny ST George sheet. Find us on twitter @xmencycling. Club Statement: All in all, we're a group of Synergy Wesuits, Zoggs swim goggles, Condos, Redwood Rd. Endontics, Carbo- about 100 road and mountain cycling enthu- Wasatch Mountain Club| Wild Rose Mountain Sports Rocket, Gear Rush. The Young Riders| siasts. Most of us race-some more seriously, Sponsors: Contact: Scott Kelly, teamfastlane@com- Contact: Bob Saffell, stupidbikebs@mac. Sponsors: Mountain Trails Foundation, Jans, some less-but we count fitness riders, long- Contact: Robert Turner, r46turner@gmail. cast.net, 801-558-2230 com, 801-233-1400 White PineTouring, Deer Valley Resort, distance tourers and connoisseurs of classy com, 801-467-1129 Website: teamfastlane.com Website: teamrevolutionracing.com Canyons, Park City Coffee Roaster, Snyder- uniforms among our ranks too. Whether Website: wasatchmountainclub.org Type of Cycling: Triathlon, XTERRA, Type of Cycling: Mountainbike and Cy- villeBasin Recreation, BackCountry.com you are an aggressive competitor looking Type of Cycling: Recreational road and Duathlon, Running, Road, Mountain, and clocross Contact: Julie Minahan, Julie.Minahan@ for teammates and support, a newcomer mountain biking; self contained road tour- Cyclocross racing, Adventure Racing, Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT gmail.com, 435-640-8642 hoping to try racing for the first time, or a ing; road and mountain bike camping/motel Nordic Ski racing Club Statement: THE Dirt team in Utah, Website: youngriders.com weekender in search of riding partners, our trips. Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT several team championships since 2004, Type of Cycling: Mountain, Road, Downhill team and club atmosphere will enrich your Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Club Statement: Entering our 13th year, severalindividual champions and wins. Base Location: Park City, UT cycling experience. Co-sponsors of the Tour Team Fast Lane is a USA Triathlon sanc- 1000's of hours of trail work, camaraderie- Club Statement: The Young Riders Club Statement: Established in 1920, the of the Depot State Race, and the Downtown Wasatch Mountain Club is an outdoor tioned clubopen to individuals of ALL ages and fun. In 2012 UTCX Champions. recreational program is dedicated to the Criterium. and ability levels. Member benefits include- promotion of mountain biking, for juniors recreation club for adults. Activities include access to year round, weekly, coached train- Team Sugar / White Pine Touring| ages 6-18, through a series of fun, safe and- Utah Rocky Mountain Bikers (URMB)| road and mountain biking, hiking, back- ing sessions, support services,equipment Sponsors: White Pine Touring, Camelbak, developmentally rewarding rides.Qualified Sponsors: R & R Environmental Inc., Utah- packing, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, discounts, racing, fellowship, and FUN! Al- Smith, Clifbar, Silver Mountain instruction, training and coaching allows mountainbiking.com boating, social programs and conservation though our primarypurpose is as a training Contact: Kari Murray, [email protected], for a logical progression of aptitude and the Contact: Kerry Smith, [email protected], efforts. Rides and other activities are listed program for those interested in participating 801-232-8354 pursuit of individual goals for the beginner 801-221-9365 each month in the club publication, "The inthe sport of triathlon, many members Website: teamsugar.org to advanced andcompetitive rider. Techni- Website: urmb.org Rambler" and posted on the club's activity also train and compete in other sportslike Type of Cycling: Mountain Bike Recre- cal skills, responsible riding, proper trail Type of Cycling: Mountain Biking, trail calendar which can be viewed on the club's duathlon, road mountain and cyclocross ational/Advocacy etiquette, and respect for the environment maintenance/building and advocacy website. racing, alpine, telemark andnordic skiing, Base Location: Park City, UT as well as for self and others, are impressed Base Location: Orem, UT long and short distance running, climbing, Club Statement: Team Sugar, established in toensure a future generation of respectful Club Statement: URMB is a club of Wasatch Wheelmen| kayaking,adventure racing, etc. TFL also 2003, is a dedicated group of women moun- riders. Qualified instruction, training and mountain biking enthusiasts centered in Sponsors: The Bike Shoppe, Biker's Edge, provides personal, event specific, trainingfor tain bikers devoted to introducing as many coaching allows for a logical progression of UtahCounty. We are riders, trail builders, Saturday Cycles, Media Bang endurance athletes. women as possible to the sport. Team Sugar aptitude and the pursuit of individual goals trail advocates and partnerswith other trail Contact: Layne Packer, wasatch.wheel- provides free women's rides every Tuesday for the beginner to advanced and competi- users. We look beyond the next bend in the [email protected] , 801-725-8351 Team in Training| night throughout the summer, which allows tive rider. Technical skills, responsible rid- trail andthe next ride to ensure trails for the Website: wasatchwheelmen.org Sponsors: Runner's World, Nuun women to learn mountain bike skills, local ing, proper trail etiquette, and respect for the future. URMB has adopted inpartnership Type of Cycling: Recreational Road Touring Contact: Stacie Kulp, [email protected], trails, etc. in a non-competitive environ- environment as well as for self and others, with the Pleasant Grove Ranger District Base Location: Davis County, UT 801-281-6618 ment. Team Sugar rides begin the first are impressed to ensure a future generation of the UnitedStates Forest Service several Club Statement: The Wasatch Wheelmen Website: teamintraining.org Tuesday after Memorial Day and leave at 6 of respectful riders. trails in American Fork Canyon(Sections of cycling club is made of of dedicated cyclists Type of Cycling: Road Racing and Non- p.m. sharp from White Pine Touring in Park : Ridge Trail #157, Ridge Connector #216, who love to ride and appreciate the camara- Competitive Road Biking City. The first ride will be May 28, 2013. THINK Architecture| SalamanderFlat #150, Pine Hollow #047, derie and extra motivation that comes with Base Location: Salt Lake City, UT Sponsors: Think Architecture, Russell & Willow Hollow #159, South ForkLittle Deer riding in a group. Riders of all abilities are Team Wannabe| Club Statement: The Leukemia and Lym- Co Construction, DNA Cycling, Revolution Creek #252, and Mill Canyon #040). We welcome, but our niche is gathering cyclists phoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) Sponsors: Bicycles, Sports Den, Low Book Sales, and have partnered with the USFS and Provo who may be slightly past their prime, but program is the world's largest charity sports Contact: Wanda Bates, wanda@teamwan- Workman Flooring. and Orem City with adoptions of the follow- training program. TNT offers various sport nabe.com, 801-362-1911 Contact: Tyler Kirk, skullcandyracing@ certainly are not over the hill. If you like to ing sections of the Utah County Bonneville ride aggressively within your comfort level programs with supported training in a team Website: teamwannabe.com gmail.com, 801-864-8927 Shoreline trail (Bridal Veil Falls Park to atmosphere. The teams meet weekly and Type of Cycling: Road Tours and Charity Website: thinkarchitecturecycling.blogspot. with a group of like-minded riders, then this Squaw Peak Road #219 and Orem BST to club is for you. train over a 4-5 month period to help you Events. com the Battlecreek Trailhead. Also in partner- reach your goal. Team In Training's cycling Base Location: Payson, UT Type of Cycling: Road, MTB, Cyclocross, ship with Provo City we have adopted the program offers the opportunity to take on Club Statement: Teamwannabe.com was recreational, advocacy Indian Road single track trail from the White Pine Racing Powered by Jans.com| the challenge of 100 miles and make a dif- founded in 2007 by Wanda Bates. She Base Location: Sandy, UT Canyon Road (Provo) trailhead to the Smith Sponsors: Moab Brewery, Resorts West, ference in the lives of over 1 million Ameri- was 46 at the time and had recently been Club Statement: The Think Architecture Ditch (water pipe) Road junction. URMB Park City Coffee Roasters, PC MARC, cans living with blood cancers. Along with reintroduced to the joy of cycling while Cycling Team is a cycling team/club operat- is an IMBA affiliated club (since 2004). We Costa Rica Escapes, Mountain Medical, a customized training program and expert participating in the local Tour de Cure. The ing in the Salt Lake Metro area. Many may follow IMBA Rules of the Trail. Native Eyewear. coaching, participants train and fundraise in purpose of Team Wannabe is to encourage know the team with the former name of Contact: Scott House, shouse@whitepine- honor of individuals fighting blood cancers. individuals of any age to get off the couch Skullcandy/Think Architecture. Road racing Utah Velo Club| touring.com, 435-649-8710 and go for a ride! We are an all inclusive is the primary focus, but there is also heavy Sponsors: The Bike Peddler Website: JANS.com Team Jackson Hole| group. Any one of any skill level is encour- participation in mountain and cyclocross. Contact: Stan Swallow, stanswallow@att. Type of Cycling: XC Racing, Super-D, Sponsors: JLF Design Build, Big D Signa- aged to join us for a ride. Many of our members also participate net, 801-808-4426 Downhill, Road, Cyclocross, Enduro, BMX ture Construction, Peaked Sports, Jackson in Triathlons and other major endurance Website: utahveloclub.com and Advocacy. Hle News and Guide, Carney Logan and The X-Men| events. Membership in the club is easy, just Type of Cycling: Road Cycling in groups Base Location: Park City, UT Burke Architects, Jackson hole Mountain Sponsors: Squadra check our website for more info. with up to to 50 riders and there is a MTB Club Statement: Our mission is to promote Resort, Verdone LAndscape architects, Contact: Thomas Cooke, info@x-mencyc- group as well as a beginners group. cycling within Northern Utah communities Mountain High Pizza, Rocky Mountain lingteam.com, 435-901-1752 University of Utah Cycling| Base Location: American Fork, UT through participating in races, fundraisers, Club Statement: The Utah Velo Club is trail work days and group rides. We will primarily a road cycling club with three focus on having a strong competitive pres- (3) group rides per week during the year. ence, while still having fun and showing our During the winter we snowshoe as cross love and passion for two wheeled, human training. Mission: To promote cycling and powered sports. organize free events for serious intermediate and advanced road cyclists. History: The Zions Bank Z-Team| club was started in October 2003 and now Sponsors: Zions Bank has 660 members with about half of them Contact: Chad Brown, chad.brown@zions- participating in at least one event per year. bank.com, 801-576-5417 Website: zteamcycling.org UtahMountainBiking.com| Type of Cycling: Charity Road Team and Sponsors: Mad Scientist Software, Box Triathlon Team Home Loans, KSL Outdoors, CocoNutz Fuel, American Classic, J.D. Milliner & Base Location: Salt Lake City/Boise, UT/ID Assoc., Genesis Pure, UtahMountainBik- Club Statement: The Z-team is comprised of ing.com riders of all abilities and welcomes all riders Contact: Michael Engberson, umb@madsci. (employees, clients, friends, and family com, 801-653-2689 members, etc.). The team holds one training Website: UtahMountainBiking.com ride per month and participates in many Type of Cycling: MTB Racing, MTB Recre- different cycling events from March through ational Riding, Cyclocross, Trail Advocacy, October including: Skinny Tire Festival, Road Racing, Road Touring Salt Lake City Marathon, Penny's Legacy Base Location: Lehi and Alpine, UT Ride, Ghost Town Century, Salt Lake City Club Statement: UtahMountainBiking.com Century, Tour de Cure, Harmon's MS 150, won the Intermountain Cup team competi- ULCER, LOTOJA, Moab Century, Heber tion in 2012 and the I.M.B.A. trophy for the Valley Century, and Park City Century. All team with the most trailwork hours. Not just riders are welcome to join the team! APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 37

RIDE OF THE MONTH Dixie Legacy Classic at mile 17.0. Once you are beyond turn right and enter the park. There the confines of the mountain range, are entrance stations at either end the Bull Valley Mountains in the of the park, and one or both of them distance come into view. The Pine may be manned. In any case, be Valley Mountains are to the east. prepared to pay the $5 entrance fee Enter the Dammeron Valley area at either via self-service or a park rang- mile 19.0. Dammeron Valley is a er. Begin the descent into the park. planned community, nestled against The desert scrub and forestation of the Cedar Bench, established around the first three-fourths of the ride 1976. gives way to the barren but extremely A 7% descent takes you out of colorful sandstone of Snow Canyon. the Dammeron Valley and toward Wildlife also includes coyotes, desert the wash of the Santa Clara River, tortoise, kit foxes, canyon tree frogs, at mile 21.9. Veyo Volcano is the leopard lizards, roadrunners, quail, prominent peak on the left. Although and gopher snakes, along with the the volcano has not erupted anytime protected peregrine falcons and Gila since at least 1,000 years ago, it rep- monsters. Plant life includes creo- resents one of the youngest eruption sote bush, blackbrush, desert willow, centers in the St. George region. The sand sage, and narrow-leaf yucca, volcanism in the region has suggest- along with scrub oak. The canyon ed the presence of geothermal energy descent can be completed fairly rap- resources. Enter the community of idly, but take time to absorb some Park, which is on the left at mile 80.7, Veyo shortly after crossing the wash. of the desert life. Exit the park, and just north of 600 West. The park is There are a couple of mini-marts enter Ivins (population 6,753) at mile a pleasant place to cool down, with along the highway. Veyo was settled 71.0. An access road to the Tuacahn a water conservation garden, nature in 1911 as Glen Cove but was later Amphitheater is on the right, just center, restrooms, and drinking water. renamed by Mormon “Beehive” girls ahead. The outdoor theater features (12- to 13-year-old participants in a live productions and concerts. young women’s organization). The Turn left onto Snow Canyon For more rides, see Road Bik- young girls created “Veyo” as an Parkway at mile 72.5. Leave Ivins ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written acronym of virtue, enterprise, youth, and enter St. George. The parkway by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. and order. Very clever! The highway passes through some of the city’s Road Biking Utah features de- climbs out of Veyo, roughly follow- newer residential areas. The parkway scriptions of 40 road bike rides in ing the reverse course of the Santa widens from two to four lanes as it Utah. The ride lengths range from Clara River. sweeps toward the southeast, then 14 to 106 miles, and the book’s From Veyo north to Central east. Turn right onto 1300 West, at coverage is statewide: from Wen- Valley, the course traces a portion of mile 76.1, just as the road begins to dover to Vernal, and from Bear the route of the Red Rock 200 bike climb. Turn right again at the next race. The climb crests at mile 23.6; street, 1390 North, to access the Lake to St. George to Bluff. Each begin false flats, followed by rolling Halfway Wash Bike Trail. Bear left ride description features informa- terrain, and then a descent, at mile onto the trail, and begin the gradual tion about the suggested start- 26.0. The downhill gets steeper at 2-mile descent past more St. George finish location, length, mileposts, mile 27.5. At mile 29.1, turn right neighborhoods. The trail’s speed terrain, traffic conditions and, onto Pine Valley Highway, in the limit is 20 mph, which is certainly an most importantly, sights. The text community of Central Valley (popu- Top: Cyclists enter the upper limit given the sharp curves. is rich in detail about each route, lation 528). Central Valley is the Dixie National Forest on the gradual climb to Pine Valley. The trail ends abruptly at the inter- including history, folklore, flora, Photo: Wayne Cottrell starting point for the St. George section of 540 North and Dixie Drive, fauna and, of course, scenery. Below: A map of the route. Marathon, held each October. Enter at mile 77.4. Cross Dixie Drive, turn Wayne Cottrell is a former the Dixie National Forest at mile left, and head south. The road crosses Start the ride at Tonaquint Park, 30.7 and begin a steady climb. The the Santa Clara River at mile 78.2. Utah resident who conducted ex- By Wayne Cottrell located at 1851 South Dixie Drive Pine Valley Mountains, shooting up Continue heading south; the stately tensive research while living here in St. George. Exit the park and turn to 10,365 feet (Signal Peak), are West Black Ridge is to the left. The – and even after moving – to de- The Dixie Legacy Classic is an right onto Dixie Drive. The shoulder on the horizon. The gradient eases ride ends at the entrance to Tonaquint velop the content for the book. 80.7-mile out-and-back ride featur- width varies along this stretch of road, at mile 35.5, from which the ter- ing long, steady climbs and descents as does the number of lanes. The St. rain rolls, and then descends. The and some rolling hills. The route George Municipal Airport sits atop highway bends right at mile 36.7, starts and finishes in St. George the mesa to your right, some 200 feet becoming Grass Valley Road. As the and visits the Legacy Loop Highway, above the city. Turn right onto 540 gradient eases, the road enters the Dixie National Forest, and Snow North at mile 3.3, and then immedi- community of Pine Valley. Canyon State Park. The cyclist ately bear left to enter the trailhead The descent into Pine Valley should be prepared for high des- to the Halfway Wash Bike Trail (a seems to be from a storybook. Pine ert temperatures during the summer paved bike path). The trail crosses Valley was settled in the mid-1850s months, although the middle part under Snow Canyon Parkway at mile and was so named for the abundance of the route is at higher elevations, 5.2. Just beyond the underpass, turn of ponderosa pines, along with coni- where temperatures are cooler. The right onto the connector path, and fers, in the area. Lumbering was elevation ranges from 2,560 feet at then turn left onto the path that paral- the community’s first industry, but the start in St. George to 6,576 feet lels Snow Canyon Parkway. The path today the town attracts recreational- at the turnaround in Pine Valley. The is little more than a striped sidewalk ists and seasonal “getaway” home- route incorporates city streets, state along this stretch. Follow the path as owners. Turn left onto Main Street highways, paved bike trails, a state it turns left at the intersection with at mile 37.4. The Pine Valley Chapel park road, and county highways. SR 18. The path parallels SR 18 for and Tithing Office are on the corner. The Dixie Legacy Classic starts the next 7.5 miles. Although the path The chapel is the oldest functioning in the city of St. George, which is is an alternative to SR 18, which gets Mormon chapel in Utah and is on located about 300 miles south of Salt less busy as you travel farther north, the National Register of Historic Lake City and 120 miles northeast of the path is actually more physically Places. The building was designed Las Vegas, Nevada. St. George was demanding than the highway. While by Ebenezer Bryce, the namesake founded during the 1850s under the the highway negotiates gentle grades of Bryce Canyon. Bryce, a former direction of Mormon church leader and false flats, the path undulates shipbuilder from Australia, applied Brigham Young, and was the eighth over steep climbs and descents. Take his seafaring knowledge by design- most populous city in Utah as of year your pick. There are a few crossings ing the church to resemble the hull of 2010 (72,897). Growth is evident in along the path that will require you an upside-down ship. Head east up St. George, as the city has sprawled to watch for cross-traffic. The path Main Street, toward the mountains. in nearly all directions. Traffic vol- ends at Snow Canyon Drive, at mile The peacefulness may, unfortunately, umes can be heavy on the city’s 13.2, adjacent the entrance to Snow be broken by the proliferation of major roads and at major intersec- Canyon State Park. Turn right here to ATVs (all-terrain vehicles). The road tions. Cyclists can avoid a lot of the return to SR 18. Then, turn left onto enters the Pine Valley Recreation street traffic by using the city’s “trail” SR 18, and continue heading north. Area after 1 mile; this is the turn- system, which is actually a network The highway begins to climb around point. of paved bike paths, or by simply north of Snow Canyon Drive as The return trip is the reverse of the riding toward the city’s outskirts, as it heads into the aptly named Red outbound route until SR 18 arrives at the Dixie Legacy Classic does. Mountains. The climb finally crests Snow Canyon Park (mile 65.1). Here, 38 cycling utah.com APRIL 2013

TOURING Overnight Tandem Bike Touring in the Reno/Tahoe Area

Left: Patrick and Lynda Walsh on an overnight tour in the Sierras. Above. Lynda with Lake Tahoe in the background. Right: Patrick relaxes on a bench during a tour. had to be fanciful, like an albino pea- perfect because it gives us a new By Patrick Walsh cock or a herd of wild horses. (The destination as well as the confidence peacock I had seen from a distance to start planning a longer tour and the Washoe and Carson Valleys, NV the red and yellow maple and oak Try a theme ride for motivation, turned out to be an emu, but it was chance to scope out parts of that ride. One recent overnight combined trees of Old Southwest Reno, where especially on a tandem still a great theme.) Unique destina- I bike tour for at least a week fall foliage, mountain and valley pre-1940s houses range from small Six years of tandem riding has tions worked well, but I discovered annually, but we have been slow to views, a great French restaurant, and brick bungalows to mansions. The taught me several things, one of the that even utilitarian tasks could be try tandem touring. Lynda’s lack of a new bed and breakfast. So many city’s Tree City USA designation most important being that Lynda sufficient motivation. We once biked long-ride experience and strong aver- layers, she could not turn it down! ensures the health and beauty of will always be more motivated if I almost 30 miles roundtrip to buy a sion to suffering partially explain our The natural beauty makes Washoe the wide variety of species found invent a ride theme. She is a big bike phone charger. We rode to look at dawdling. We have also been con- and Carson Valleys in Nevada home throughout the neighborhood. We commuter. She shames me every houses and once a specific house fea- cerned about carrying heavy loads to excellent road cycling. We took continued over Windy Hill, which season by biking to work daily, but ture. I kept finding a reason to cross on a tandem, especially up big hills advantage of perfect weather over thankfully was calm, and we rode for her, riding for the sake of riding town – a new breakfast place, visit- where tandems feel less efficient. So, the long Nevada Day weekend to past ranchettes with horses, cows, is a tough sell. There needs to be a ing friends, basset hounds, cocktails, overnight bike rides work nicely and ride our tandem bicycle from Reno to and emu in Holcomb Ranch. We purpose, a carrot at the end of the anything would do. And then I hit on also give us nested themes. Genoa, staying at the Wild Rose Inn. were spit out on busy South Virginia stick. Initially I thought the themes overnight rides. This theme has been Lynda and I started riding under at the perfect time for an early pizza APRIL 2013 cycling utah.com 39

giving time to soak in the water or restaurant within walking distance options from overnight trips to week relax on a beach. After a few rides, that has Pliny the Elder on tap – or more tours. This is true for most we found that we prefer riding coun- one of the best IPAs you can find. western cities, and there are usually ter-clockwise, which is opposite of Soaking in the hot tub relieved our typical organized rides. Riding this muscles and helped melt any stress campgrounds, hotels, and airbnb’s direction provides a big shoulder on from the work week. within a day’s ride. I use mapmyride. a few key climbs and we think is less We started off with breakfast in com or a similar program to start stressful. Most recently, we started our room before getting an early start getting ideas, using the elevation on the west shore, a few miles south and riding through the Cave Rock profile to consider grade. Overnights of Tahoe City. Abundant viewpoints tunnel and the big hill on 50 early to made the first afternoon’s ride to avoid traffic. Sometimes I am maybe require very little gear, planning, or South Lake really memorable, most a little too ambitious, and our start commitment. For credit card tours notably the view over Emerald Bay was so early that we saw only 2 cars we only need a change of clothes. and the tight switchbacks downhill on the hill. The ride north along the They also provide valuable lessons afterwards. These curves are pretty east shore was spectacular with great for future tours. From both of these tight even in a car. Steering the early morning views of the sun hit- tandem took some effort. The area ting the mountains on the other side tours, we learned never to forget before Emerald Bay seems less busy, of the lake. The early start also meant bathing suits because there is often so it was a pleasant evening after a it was pretty chilly for the first hour. an opportunity for post-ride soaking. Friday at work. Parts of the lake have We stopped at Starbucks in Incline The suits weigh nothing and take up lunch before striking out along Old quirky service from the owner, Gilles. bicycle paths, but we skipped most Village to warm up and grab some little space. We also learned that the South Virginia. This quiet road is a The meal included pumpkin soup of them because of somewhat regular calories before finishing the day’s well-known bicycle route to locals served in an actual pumpkin, mag- road crossings on the west shore, ride surprisingly quickly. We were recommended path is not necessar- due to a dead end for cars but where nificent duck confit with pommes preferring to ride in the shoulder. We finished with the 46 miles before ily the best way. Thinking outside bikes can pass – it still does not maxim, and 8-hour pork shoulder. stayed at the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge lunch. Next time we will take a little the recommendation box can add show up if you ask Google for bike Afterwards, Gilles gave us a tour and Spa, where the newly remodeled more time and relax on the shore. features and improve rides based directions. At the corner of Mt. Rose of his little store of unique items. room was very comfortable with nice highway and old 395, we headed Following our romantic dinner and views across the lake. We enjoyed the Planning on individual preference. Now I just south on the 5 lane road, which tour we walked back to the inn, pool and hot tub, and we had a fun There are more. Every compass need to come up with another com- was one of our apprehensions about which was only a block away. It time eating at Freshies, a Hawaiian direction from Reno/Tahoe provides pelling theme… this ride. The recently opened I-580 would have been a perfect night to drew away all of the traffic from old use their hot tub, but we had forgot- 395, and the generally wide shoulder ten swim suits. Instead Lynda took a afforded quiet riding at a comfortable hot bath, and we cuddled up in our pace. From the road, the new Galena cozy room and fell asleep watching Creek Bridge appears to cradle the a movie. tops of the bright yellow Cottonwood The morning breakfast was a nice trees lining the valley. We passed the baked egg dish with muffins, juice, Bowers Mansion with the grounds and coffee. We got back on the in peak foliage then over the big hill road and took different routes where at Numage Pass and down Combs possible to make the ride more of a Canyon Rd. The nearly flat bike path loop. Riding back, we talked about through Carson City was a pleasant the next stages of our spring tour rest before the long hill on Jacks from Reno to San Francisco. Tandem Valley Road. This climb got us off touring is a new pool that we are of the busy portion of 395, but was wading into, and we will ride inn to tedious on the tandem, and Lynda inn before going into full camping pinched me for the unnecessary hill. mode on a future tour. This weekend She read about pinching in an issue was a baby step in this progression, of Adventure Cycling and eagerly and it allowed us to get a feel for it adopted it as her preferred language without the commitment of a big ride. for letting me know that my plans are Novice solo bike tourists can do the too ambitious. We decided to skip same, and I am dabbling in bikepack- this hill on the way back in favor of ing in the same way (more on that the easier route in the valley. in a future article). This weekend’s Dave was outside working on the results could not have been better, Wild Rose property that he and his and now we are confident that a five- wife Jeannette recently purchased. day tour will be a fun challenge. The Inn is very comfortable, and there were five deer in the yard Circumnavigating Lake Tahoe within an hour of our arrival. We had Our most common and one of our drinks with the owners before walk- favorite area overnights is to ride ing a block to dinner at La Ferme. around Lake Tahoe, an attraction that For food lovers, La Ferme is easily provides its own theme. This is a the best restaurant within 50 miles, popular 72-mile day ride, and divid- maybe more, serving classic French ing it into 2 days makes for a more food with personalized if sometimes relaxed spring and fall adventure,

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