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THE VOICE OF NORTHWEST CYCLING SEPT. 95 • FREE You’ve gotta have rhythm Cyclo-cross racing offers excitement, tradition and fun BY ERIC G.E. ZUELOW thanks to the successful European-style Con- On the start line, a feeling of tension trol Tech Cyclo-Cross series. hangs in the cool air like the fog of the riders’ In the course of a 30-60 minute cyclo- collective breath. As the starting pistol fires, cross event, riders negotiate tricky sections of the mass of stationary riders lunges to life, off-road riding through sand, snow, gravel bursting off the start/finish line like a single and/or mud, jump over 16 inch barriers and rider trying to escape an angry rottweiler. run up and down hills with as much as 62 Each rider knows that the race can be decided percent grades. Not surprisingly, the demands in these opening seconds and they each fight of the average “cross” course require that for a position at the front of the group. riders develop amazing bike handling skills Moments later, the peloton heads into the and the ability to get on and off their bikes dirt and hits the first “run-up.” The top riders with a minimum of effort and lost time. go clear, dismounting and smoothly moving According to Craig Undem, who raced their bikes to their shoulders, digging deep his first full season of cyclo-cross last year and and forcing the pace as they run up the steep finished 6th in the 1994 Control Tech Na- gradient. . . tional Cyclo-Cross Championships, “Cross This is cyclo-cross, an exciting, visually is so brutal. It’s only an hour and you’ve got stunning and athletically challenging sport to go all out. At the start, you take it up to which combines criterium racing, mountain your limit and then several beats above. . . and biking and running to create one of the then there’s the running! It sucks the marrow world’s most difficult sports. Over the past from your bones, but I like it for that same five years, the Northwest, which has a long reason.” history of cyclo-cross, has become the unof- Racers are attracted to cross for many ficial capital of the sport in the United States, reasons. Top coaches, including Montgom- PLEASE SEE “CYCLO-CROSS” ON PAGE 12.

Getting Started with PHOTO BY ERIC BURT A race-fan's treat: The three-way battle for first place at the 1994 National Cyclocross Championships. Weijack (center) leads locals Knapp (right) and Myrah (out of photo, Cyclo-Cross left) through a battle that doesn't end until they cross the finish line. Cyclocross often features short loops, tough weather and muddy conditions – all enjoyable for the BY ERIC G.E. ZUELOW bars—an important addition if you’re riding spectator while grueling for the competitor. Whether you’re a racer or a spectator, a technical section. cyclo-cross offers an exciting alternative to a The most important part of cyclo-cross, Sunday at the movies or a rain-soaked ride on however, is technique. Van Enkevort stresses Best bet for spectators the roads you’ve been cycling all summer. that riders should, “Practice mounts and dis- Spectators should wear warm clothing mounts. I cannot emphasize enough that and waterproofs. Cyclo-cross courses are each barrier is precious seconds!” Tour de Fremont Criterium short and offer frequent opportunities to To dismount the bike, place your hands cheer on the racers. Each course offers many on the tops of the bars, cast your eyes forward brings top racers to Seattle places to watch the action, and since a cross PLEASE SEE “GETTING STARTED” ON PAGE 12. race tends to spread out quickly after the BY ARLENE CARTER Brothers cyclery, Alfalfa Food Stores, Cas- start, riders will almost always be visible. Fremont will be the host of Seattle’s cade Ginsing Farms and Giordana Clothing. For racers, cross offers an exciting and newest bicycle race, the Tour de Fremont Fremont, home of the highly popular hard workout, as well as a nice change from Criterium. The race which will be held on Fremont Outdoor Cinema and Fremont road riding. September 23rd, will bring in top national Sunday Market is a very popular community It isn’t difficult to find the necessary equip- INSIDE riders to compete on a one kilometer course and is a great venue for bicycle racing in ment, either. According to Matt Van Enkevort, which circles the Red Hook Brewery. Local Seattle. Riders and spectators alike will be one of the Northwest’s top cross riders, “It is spectators will appreciate the evening sched- delighted with the selection of food and bev- best not to put a lot of money into cross during Out Spokin’ ...... 3 ule featuring a 3 pm Women’s Categories 1- erage spots close to the course. the first year, because you’ll be spending most of 4 race and a 5 pm Men’s Categories 1,2 and KCPQ, Channel 13 Fox will be the me- your time learning technique.” Letters ...... 3 Pro race. Women will race 60 minutes and dia sponsor for the Tour de Fremont Bicycles used for cross should have enough men will race 90 minutes. Criterium. The race was originally planned space between the tires and frame to accom- Advice ...... 4 To ad to the family focus of this neigh- to be a signature event in the Fremont modate the buildup of mud, but most old borhood event promoters have included a Octoberfest, an entire weekend of special touring or road racing frames will do. Braz- Health ...... 5 kids race. Children 12 and under will com- PLEASE SEE “FREMONT” ON PAGE 9. ing a set of cantilever brakes onto the frame pete for prizes in-be- will allow greater braking in muddy condi- tween the men’s and tions and will also allow mud buildup with- Regional Reports ...... 6 women’s races. The esti- out compromising breaking. mated start time for the Remove all braze-ons, as the race will be Cycling Calendar ...... 7-9 children’s race is 4:15. too short to need water and cages, pumps, etc. As well a soda garden is will only get in the way when getting on and Innovators Northwest ...... 10 planned for the Burke off the bike. Building parking lot in Wheels should be sturdy. Tubulars are Sports pages ...... 12-13 Fremont. The soda gar- the tires of choice because they are not prone den will serve sodas on to pinch flats. John Shearer, a bike shop Classifieds ...... 14 tap. manager and cross racer adds, “The more The Tour de Fre- knobby the tires, the better! There are a wide Marketplace ...... 14-15 mont Criterium is receiv- variety of tires out there to meet different ing considerable support MAP COURTESY OF TOUR DE FREMONT needs, but a good knobby tire will cover most from the title sponsor The Tour de Fremont course will circle the Red Hook situations.” Maynard ...... 15 Thomas Kemper Soda Brewery in Seattle's Fremont District. 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September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 2 OPINION Publisher’s note Outspokin' looks at a messenger BY PAUL CLARK BY GORDON BLACK water from next door can be inconvenient. Bicycle season is not over! Several great • You don’t want to ride or race? Then try In almost two years of negotiating the But the rent’s cheap and the ferry to down- adventures are left during September, Octo- watching a cyclo-cross race. “Cross” is a crowded streets of Downtown Seattle, dodg- town Seattle is only a three mile bike ride to ber and November. Here are four I recom- spectator’s treat because the courses are ing wayward pedestrians, halted buses and the south. Solo training rides usually take mend for riders, racers and spectators alike: short and talented, but exhausted racers recalcitrant taxis, Steve Rhoades has never Rhoades in the opposite direction, off the • The under-visited Methow Valley wel- have an easy chance to “eat” dirt at every once been injured on the job. Some days, his island toward Port Gamble or Point No comes offroad riders work as a bike messenger might take him to Point, on the tip of Kitsap’s convoluted coast. of all abilities on Oc- Capitol Hill, the University District or Queen This season held promise for Rhoades. tober 6-8. Good food Anne. Here and there he shuttles with ad He’d been upgraded to category 4 and aimed and interesting towns agency copy, photographs or a law brief. “We to graduate through the ranks to a cat. 2 are only improved have so many deadlines,” he says. “With designation. With plenty of training miles when you begin riding lawyers, it’s a game. They want things filed at and coaching tips from his pal Rob Albrecht, their more than 100 the last moment so that the opposition doesn’t he figured on progressing. He had a stage race kilometers of know about it.” lined up for early June. groomed, single-track Some days Rhoades might clock 35 miles, On the Memorial Day holiday, Rhoades’ trails. The Methow more often it’ll be a day of short, frequent, training spin took him across the bridge that Valley is just east of adrenaline bursts spans the green waters the Cascade Moun- from one office of Agate Passage that tains in northern tower to another. Out-Spokin' separate Bainbridge Washington. His vertical dis- Island from the penin- • Cycle Oregon may be tance in elevators sula. Just beyond the full but try to buy might equal his travels on the hilly streets of bridge, he turned right, preparing for the slight incline on the Suquamish road before it someone’s ticket or get PHOTO BY BICYCLE PAPER STAFF Downtown. No matter, he enjoys a job that your name on the list Bicycle Paper publisher/editor Paul Clark rests after cycling allows him to help his performance as a drops back down to the water. “There was not a soul on the road,” he recalls. for next year. Small through Hell’s Canyon in central Idaho. category 4 racer. Training and bike towns, strong support, messengering also help put in the miles be- Somewhere on that first half-mile uphill magical roads and tween the present and his past in the Mid- section as he hugged the fog-line, Rhoades good food again provides a formula for turn. The Pacific Northwest continues west. “I was dying back there - I just had to was swiped from the rear by a car, a white success as the ride features the best of to grow as a hub for cyclo-cross. Event leave,” Rhoades admits. Nissan, says the Kitsap Sheriff’s office, and Oregon on a new route each year. Each producers in Vancouver B.C., Although he competed as a triathelete in left there bleeding. No one, least of all year Cycle Oregon receives top honors Bellingham, Seattle, Portland and other his native Indiana, Rhoades social life was Rhoades, is sure how long he lay there beside from riders, volunteers and communi- areas create national-level events. distinctly unathletic. He was a binge boozer the road, his bike buckled and smashed in ties as it highlights different parts of the • If none of these four events work for you and drug user who could see his life crum- half, his head and leg badly injured. state each September. then look in our calendar. More than bling before him. He noticed it too late to He remembers waking up in the heli- • Trek Tri-Island will take you to what one hundred other bicycling events are save his marriage but figured he might just be copter taking him to Harborview Medical most riders consider their number one listed and all are worth attending. able to help himself. Heading west seemed as Center in Seattle and asking if he was flying destination: The San Juan Islands. Rid- And by the way, please enjoy our first Sep- likely to help as the spells with several treat- in a Huey familiar to him from his Marine ers hop islands aboard the Washington tember issue. September rounds out our 1995 ment centers. He packed up, and with noth- Corps days. State Ferries on any of three weekends in list to ten regular issues and four special ing more than a vague hope of a fishing-boat In the hospital, doctors gave him the September. And the support is legend- programs. Inside you’ll find cyclo-cross as a job, moved to Seattle. Still drinking, he ended good news - no muscle damage to his left leg ary. Trek staff have the ability to make feature because the season starts next month. up getting odd jobs and living out of a cheap (which was probably hit by the car bumper) each rider feel like they are on a personal Also regular columns by Maynard Hershon motel in Kent. Employment on a fishing boat and only five stitches to the crown of his head. tour even though you are traveling with and others are there for you. Good luck in proved elusive. Other concerns kicked in for Rhoades - work, more than 200 other people. your fall cycling. Despite his continuing slide into a dark money and his nascent racing career. world, Rhoades had a couple of assets - a Word about his hospitalization circu- Midwest farm-boy work ethic, a belief in his lated as fast as a messenger on Starbucks Methodist roots and a memory of being ath- double shot. Cards, messages and visitors poured in. So did offers of help. Bike messen- VOLUME 24 • NUMBER8 letic. “I’m used to hard work and dangerous work,” he comments, recalling an incident in gers put on a fund-raiser which brought in SEPTEMBER 1995 downtown. “I saw all those guys buzzing $800; a couple on Bainbridge, Joe and Bobbie Sullivan, chipped in the price of a telephone PUBLISHERS Paul Clark around and figured that’s how I could get The Bicycle Paper (USPS 972-640, ISSN 0742- installation in the cabin; Reliable Cycles, Bob McCall 8308) is published ten times a year, monthly February back in shape.” ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Maria Welch through November by Clark-McCall Communica- But becoming a bike messenger can be Elliott Bay and Ti Cycles contributed parts ADVERTISING SALES David Stolber tions, Inc., 1535 11th Ave. #302 Seattle, WA 98122. just as difficult as signing on for an Alaskan and labor to a replacement bike. His rent was Phone 206-323-3301/Fax206-323-2905 second class MARKETING Arlene Carter waived until he got back on his feet and his postage paid at Seattle, Washington and additional troller. Since he had already moved to the PHOTOGRAPHERS Eric Burt mailing offices. Subscription rates: $12.00 per year; Lutheran-run Compass Center in Seattle, job was kept open. “It really showed how Marianne McCoy $20.00 for two years. Rhoades just kept pestering the ABC Legal lucky I am with the friends I have,” he says. John Pratt/Pursuit Photo POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Messengers company until they relented and Of course, being a hard worker, Rhoades Bicycle Paper, 1535 11th Ave. #302 Seattle, WA WRITERS Noel Zanchelli hired him on at $6.50 an hour. Riding a bike tried to return to work three times - on each Mike Lewis 98122-9998. All articles, photos and artwork appearing in The for a living gave Rhoades a whiff of the rush occasion setting back his recovery and even once Gordon Black Bicycle Paper are the sole property of The Bicycle of competing, and he used his job as a spring- requiring a week’s hospitalization. After several Estelle Gray Paper. No reprinting or any other use is allowed board to road racing. weeks of part-time work, he’s ready for the Bill Howard without obtaining the written permission of the pub- An acquintance he met on a bus ride to plunge of full-time messengering again. Watch Stan Gregg lisher or editor. out for him on the streets of downtown - he’s a Candi Murray Unsolicited editorial contributions about per- Kent, Lutheran minister Nyer Uners, offered sonalities, touring, racing, advocacy, equipment, health big guy with shoulder length hair and a white John Maulding to rent Rhoades a cabin on his property on and events are welcome. All manuscripts should be Bainbridge Island. It’s nothing fancy - a small bandage on his left leg. He’ll be wearing a shiny Maynard Hershon accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. new helmet and a grateful smile. Eric Zuelow Write or call for editorial guidelines and deadlines. structure nestled in the woods. There’s no Proofreading Mike Bobis All advertising inquiries should be directed to running water, the toilet is outside but with Maria Welch. PRINTING Consolidated Press the wood stove fired up, it stays warm in the You can reach Gordon Black via email winter. For a guy trying to get his life back on The Bicycle Paper is listed in The Consumer Magazine & Agri Media Source SRDS at [email protected] track, the cabin sounded perfect. Hauling

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September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 3 ADVICE Kids, tandems, water fights: a natural combination -“Stelly, Stelly, push like “waxing the slide”, petting the llamas, and been squirted back the button that makes it ascending the UW Climbing Rock, attempt- my share by the time go faster!” ing to descend the UW Climbing Rock, joke we were headed to our (In a loud whiny telling and fantastic water fights. second playground of voice)- “How come we The majority of the stokers are over 3 the morning. However, have to pedal up the hill, years of age but under 12. The majority of the I neglected to check we didn’t have to pedal captains are over 25 but often act as though that no one had tam- down it?! they are under 12, particularly when dared to pered with my water PHOTO BY JOHN PRATT/ (In a louder whinier PURSUIT PHOTO squirt someone with a water bottle. bottle lid before we got voice)- “How come I have ESTELLE GRAY It started innocently. N.U.T.S. was hav- underway. Sure enough to hold on, he doesn’t ing monthly tandem rides which attracted I lifted my bottle ex- hold on? some fast riders as well as some tandems with pecting a gentle stream - “I don’t want an apple, I want candy!!” children or others who wanted to ride at a of water and got a face THE BICYCLE PAPER PHOTO BY DENISE ONO - “We’re faster than a rocket ship, aren’t more leisurely pace. We started breaking into full when the cap reared Kids get started in racing at the Shimano Kids Race, an event we?” 2 groups, a fast group and a slow group. No backwards like the (In the loudest most adamant voice)- “I one wanted to be defined as “slow”. So we Lone Ranger’s stallion. of the 1995 Evian Ride for the Wild in Carnation don’t want to go home, I want to keep riding!” tried calling it the “family” loop. Boo! Hiss! Now I routinely check Welcome to the Northwest Unofficial Finally, the “Playground Loop” was initi- the tightness of my bottle caps, not just my They did great! Tandem Society’s monthly “Playground ated. wheel skewers. And now for the best part! I am counting Loop”. The event is portrayed as a bicycle ride The riding part is fun but not always the I mentioned that the captains were usu- down the days until the N.U.T.S. Playground with the stated object of the event, “to see main focus. On one particular ride it would ally over the age of 25, but there are two Loop goes on a 3 day tandem camping trip in how many playgrounds the group can visit in probably have been faster to walk between exceptions. 18 year old Jesse is a regular the San Juans. I understand this may sound 3 hours”. The ride’s activities include things the playgrounds, rather than dismount and captain with his 7 year old sister Devon, while like a nightmare to some people. But to me, remount from our tan- their mother accompanies us on her moun- the vision of 15 tandems loaded with tents, dems. We were able to tain bike. 12 year old Kailean either stokes or sleeping bags and the most eager stokers in see one part of our next rides solo on his mountain bike while his the world is a sign that there is a lot of hope destination from the folks ride the tandem. However, last month’s and potential for the future of cycling. playground at which ride brought a big surprise to Kailean. As he If you would like to attend a N.U.T.S. we were currently play- was standing next to me, I realized he was ride for either kids or adults, please call 368- ing. That was the day about the same size as myself and his parents. 5490 ext NUT (688). we learned what hap- I asked him if he was looking forward to the pens when a bunch of day he could captain his folk’s bike. They energetic kids and kind of gasped as he expressed delight at the pseudo-kids ride down prospect. So I said “hey, try mine, I think it a metal slide on waxed might fit”. I put him on the front and his 14 paper! If you have year old cousin Kyle on the back.They zig- never tried it, I highly zagged down the playground path for a mo- Do you have any cycling-related questions? recommend it. ment. Before you knew it, those of us who The biggest water were watching no longer needed to hold our Send them to Estelle Gray bottle fight I have ever breath. We then put Kailean on the back and c/o The Bicycle Paper, seen occurred on one let him have the joy of stoking while Kyle 1535 - 11th Ave., Ste. #302, Seattle, WA 98122 THE BICYCLE PAPER PHOTO BY DENISE ONO such Saturday ride. I captained. I should mention that Kyle had A young rider is encouraged at the Shimano Kids Race . had squirted my share never ridden tandem before that morning.

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September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 4 HEALTH Air Pollution and Exercise RALEIGH It goes without saying eastern region of the United States has a in this day and age that air greater problem with sulfur dioxide than Hot Deals pollution affects every- does the Northwest due to the number of one’s overall health and power plants, metal smelters and various other well-being. Statistics in- industries that burn coal and oil. Older on Cross Bikes dicate that more than half houses which still utilize oil furnaces are of the U.S. population is interior sources of sulfur dioxide. Inspection exposed to significant lev- and regular maintenance of oil-burning fur- els of harmful air pollut- MICHAEL LEWIS, D.C. naces can minimize the emission of the gases. ants on a regular basis. (The burning of natural gas also emits sulfur From a cycling standpoint, the imposi- dioxide but at minimal levels.) C30 SALE tion of air pollution on lung function has a Effects: People with asthma are espe- direct effect on cycling performance. It is cially sensitive to sulfur dioxide. The effects beneficial to modify your training rides in are increased nasal symptoms, reduced nasal order to avoid the unnecessary risks of pol- airflow and bronchospasm (constriction of $259 .99 luted air. A better understanding of how the airways of the lungs). Bronchospasm in *Chromoly Main Tube pollution affects your performance will assist non-asthmatics requires much higher con- with Forged Dropouts* you in managing the symptoms and mini- centrations of sulfur dioxide, which is usually mizing the damage brought on by air pollu- only a concern at large oil-burning industrial *Shimano Altus C-90 tion. Following is a list of certain common sites. 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Antioxidants are made up Nitrogen Dioxide of vitamins C, E, beta carotene, selenium and Sources: This pollutant is a by-product coenzyme Q10. You may be getting ad- of fossil fuel combustion such as automobile equate amounts of vitamin C and beta caro- exhaust, power plants, large fuel burning tene if your diet is largely made up of fruits industry and indoor sources like unvented and vegetables (five to nine servings per day). gas burning appliances. Vitamin E is more difficult to get from food Effects: Indoor exposure to nitrogen sources alone. A quality supplement can dioxide is usually a greater concern, since ensure that you are getting an adequate sup- most people spend up to 90 percent of their PLEASE SEE “POLLUTION,” ON PAGE 6 lives indoors. While effects upon the lungs are similar to those effects experienced by exposure to high ozone levels, it appears that nitrogen dioxide must rise to an unrealistic Michael Lewis is a doctor of ROAD BIKES MOUNTAIN BIKES KIDS BIKES level before becoming a “significant” prob- chiropractic and certified strength and ACCESSORIES EXPERT REPAIRS lem. However, exposure at any level should conditioning specialist. His practice, be a concern and precautions should be taken Wedgwood Chiropractic, is in when possible. People who suffer from asthma Lake City, Washington. He can be do not seem any more sensitive to nitrogen reached at (206) 365-3189. dioxide than non-asthmatics. If you have any health-related Sulfur Dioxide cycling questions, send them to Michael Lewis c/o The Bicycle Paper Sources: Sulfur dioxide is a result of the 1535 - 11th Ave., Ste. 302 combustion of domestic, commercial and Seattle, WA 98122. industrial fossil fuels such as coal and oil. The

September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 5 REGIONAL REPORTS

Cycle Oregon tour prepares to depart Cycle Oregon Facts Regional An innkeeper at the Chanticleer Inn in states. The ride covered 320 miles from Dates: September 9-17 Ashland named Jim Beaver conceived Cycle Salem to Brookings and generated over Distance: 435 miles Oregon in 1987. Beaver contacted Jonathan $360,000 for participating communities. In Registration Deadline: August 1, 1995 Nicholas, a columnist at The Oregonian and 1994, Cycle Oregon VII included 2,000 par- Field Limit: 2,000 riders initiated the idea of a sister city coast ride ticipants (the ride limit) from 35 states and Meals: 23 from Astoria to Ashland. After local cham- four foreign countries. Reports 1994 Occupations: 22% professional, bers of commerce voiced their enthusiastic Since its inception, Cycle Oregon, a non- 11% managerial, 10% Medical fields support a variation of this route was mapped profit organization, has contributed more Sponsors: Cycle Oregon is presented out and Cycle Oregon was born. Next came than $2,500,000 in the form of grants and by The Oregonian and is sponsored generous support from the Oregon State financial aid to Oregon communities. Cycle by NIKE Town and Subaru. Tourism Division with the goal to increase Oregon is not only a non-profit organization tourism and generate income for Oregon’s dedicated to the safety and enjoyment of rural communities. bicycling, but an organization whose goal is The inaugural event took place in Sep- to showcase and support the state of Oregon Do you have news about the tember, 1988 with 1,006 cyclists from 20 and its communities. people, places and events Cycle Oregon routes change annually to in the Northwest? showcase the geographic diversity of the state. Call The Bicycle Paper today The first Cycle Oregon was the shortest at and ask for Paul Clark approximately 320 miles and Cycle Oregon at (206) 323-3301. Come to magical Methow IV was the longest to date at 534 miles. Or you can fax us at Each year Cycle Oregon Inc., presents (206) 323-2905. Valley Oct 6, 7 & 8 host communities with grant applications. These grants provide an opportunity for com- A fat tire criterium through the streets of on bikes in a safe and environmentally appro- munities to net thousands of dollars for local POLLUTION, FROM PAGE 5 Winthrop, an adventure ride along a rim of priate way. projects such as community centers, high ply of all the antioxidants. Dr. Cooper in- the North Cascades, a bike rodeo for kids, a Saturday’s lunch ride is the festival’s most school cafeterias, emergency and life support creases his own dosage of antioxidants before downhill race, satisfying lunch rides, and the popular event and with good reason. Festival services, playground equipment, and rural a heavy physical workout to combat the ef- famous Sun Mountain race are all part of this goers and their bikes are loaded into buses bike paths. fects of free radicals. year’s Methow Valley Mountain Bike Festi- and trucks and transported to a select high In 1994, Cycle Oregon awarded addi- If you have a history of asthma or aller- val. Produced by the Methow Valley Sports point above the valley where they begin a tional grants to the Oregon History center for gies, seek the advice of your medical physi- Trails Association, the festival has become leisurely ride back to town. A huge catered a retrospective exhibit illustrating 125 years cian about obtaining relief through the use of increasingly popular with Northwest cyclists lunch is served along the scenic, almost all of cycling in Oregon. Another recipient of pharmaceuticals (e.g., antihistamines). and draws hundreds of participants. The downhill ride. Sunday’s race on the exciting funding was Sustainable Northwest, an orga- Wearing a mask, such as those worn by Winthrop Barn will again be the gathering Sun Mountain trails rivals the lunch ride for nization created to respond to the modern surgical personnel, can limit exposure to pol- place for the three day event. popularity. Kids (3mi.), novice (8.5mi.), day challenges facing rural communities in lutants. The Methow Valley Mountain Bike Fes- sport (15.5mi.), and expert (21mi.) courses Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Irritation from environmental factors can tival was created to draw attention to both the always receive rave reviews from riders. Cycle Oregon is managed by a board of hinder a perfectly good summer of cycling if great biking opportunities here and the even For more information contact the directors and is produced by Peter Jacobsen you let it. With specific modifications and better cross country skiing. Many festival Festival’s organizer, The Methow Valley Sport Productions, a Beaverton-based sports and proper care, you can limit and defend your- events take place on ski trails maintained by Trails Association, by calling (509) 996-3287 event management, sales and promotions self against many of the effects that pollutants MVSTA. Now a tradition, the festival is an or writing to MVSTA at P.O. Box 147, company. have on your health and cycling. excellent way to get people here during a Winthrop, WA 98862. Special thanks to Dr. Bobbi Lutack, sports quiet and beautiful time of year to have fun These notes were provided by the MVSTA. medicine instructor, Bastyr University.

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September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 6 NORTHWEST CYCLING CALENDAR

This calendar is produced as a public service by The Bicycle Paper. Nearly every weekend of the year has something for every Check type of bicycle enthusiast. Please note that listings are subject to change as we update them three months ahead of the events. your Event organizers and promoters should send calendar listings and changes to The Bicycle Paper at 1535 - 11th Ave, Ste. 302, watch! Seattle, WA 98122. Our fax machine & bulletin board is on 24 hours a day at Think about 206-323-2905. This calendar may not be duplicated in any form without the written per- these dates! mission of the publisher. Here's the rest of Offroad 10574, Portland, OR, 97210. 503-228-7352. Through Sep 11: Portland International Sep 2-4: The “Pass-Out” Cross-Country 1995's events: Sept 1-Dec 31 Raceway Series. Portland, OR. Every Series (race#4). Snoqualmie Pass, WA. second and fourth Monday. May 5 to George Taggart, Rut Wrestlers Cycling, September 11. Flat course-1.9 mile circuit. Wenatchee, WA, 509-662-9375. Sep 16: Jan Selvig Century. Marblemount, Washington., 2625 Third Ave, Seattle, WA, 3-series - 3wks Masters age graded, 3wks WA. A 100-114 mile single day ride along 98121. 206-441-5100 or 800-732-9339 (in Sep 10: Lava Rama. Lava Hot Springs, ID. Masters catagory graded, 3wks handicap the scenic North Cascade Highway from WA). Family fun loop starts and finishes in town series (all riders), women’s series TBA. Marblemount to Washington Pass and back. next to the hot springs. Part of the Sep 23-Oct 2: Trail of the Ancients. Grand Shelly Pederson, Rose City Wheelmen, 500 riders. Fee is $40.00 and includes full Cannondale Cups. 208-342-3910. Junction, CO. Ten-day bike tour through 1274 NE Village Square Ct, Gresham, OR, support and t-shirt Tim Holloran, Skagit Telluride, Canyonlands and Arches National Sep 23: Westside Road. Mt. Rainier, WA. 97030. 503-667-1739 or 503-721-6236. Council on Aging, 315 S. 3rd. St., Mt. Parks, and Moab. Travel the country of the Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club, 3246 32nd Through Sep 11: RCW’s Masters/Women Vernon, WA, 98273. 206-336-9315. ancient Anasazi Indians. Full support. $50 Avenue W., Seattle, WA, 98199. 206-283- PIR Series. Portland International Raceway, Sep 16-18: Trek Tri-Island. Seattle Ferry registration, $900 in pledges. Laurel King, 2995. Portland, OR. Track RacesEvery other Terminal, Seattle, WA. Three-day, 135-mile American Lung Association of California, 21 Sep 23: Celebrate Trails ’95 Jamboree. Ski Tuesday Night From May through Septem- bicycle ride from Seattle, through the San Locust St., Woodland, CA, 95695. 800-827- ber. Jim Pederson, Team RCW, 1274 NE Acres Mt. Bike Center, Snoqualmie Pass, Juan Islands, to Victoria, British Columbia. 5 2453. WA. Regional festival brings trail users Village Sq. Ct., Gresham, OR, 97030. 503- Islands, 4 ferry rides, 3 days, 2 countries: 1 Sep 24: Chuckanut Century and Metric together! Learn about new trails all over the 661-1739. incredible adventure! Full support. $50 Century. Alaska Ferry Terminal, state. See demonstrations by various trail Sep 2, 16 and 30: Rawhide Road Race Series registration fee, $350 in pledges. Lori Bellingham, WA. 100 km, 50 km 100mi, 50 user groups 206-625-1367. #1-3. Snohomish, WA. Points Road Race Brown, American Lung Association of mi options. Start at Fairhaven ferry docks in Sep 23: Upper Chuckanut Cyclocross Washington., 2625 Third Ave, Seattle, WA, series. All catagories. Stacy Han, 206-355- Bellingham and tour through famed 8817. Races. (See listing in "Series Races") 98121. 206-441-5100 or 800-732-9339 (in Chuckanut Drive with waterfront views of the Sep 23: Fall Fat Tire Classic. Wenatchee, WA). San Juan Islands. Fees $12.00 pre-reg. Sep 3, 17 and Oct 1: Snohomish Road Race WA. Sunrise Rotary Club, 509-663-4042. Sep 16-18: Sawtooth Pride. Sawtooth $16.00 day of. Mark Steinberg, Mount Baker Series #1-3. Granite Falls, WA. Points Road Brett Pittsinger Mountains, Idaho. Three-day, 168-mile Bicycle Club, 3212 Northwest Avenue #C- Race series. All catagories. Stacy Han, 206- 355-8817. Sep 23: Cascade Cream Puff 100. 100-mile bicycle ride through Sawtooth Mountains. 444, Bellingham, WA, 98225. 206-671-0385. mountain bike race. Oakridge, OR. NO Fully supported from Fairfield to Banner Sep 24: Peach of a Century Ride. Salem, OR. Oct 1-Dec 3: MVA Cyclocross. Four sites beginners. $35 Preregistration. Scott Taylor, Summit. Registration fee and fundraising 100 mile full or metric century ride from around Puget Sound. Dec 3 is Districts. 503-484-5800 minimum. (Special rates for teams of 3 or Salem to Stayton, Oregon and back. MVA Hotline, 206-389-5825. Sep 30-Oct 1: Banzai. Boise, ID. Two days of more). Sarah Baker, American Lung Supported with snacks and drink at check Oct 15 to Dec 3: First Mud Cyclocross. fun. Call 208-342-3910. Association of Idaho., 1111 S. Orchard, points. Registration: $15. Salem Bicycle Location to be announced. 4-race #245, Boise, ID 83705 or call (208) 345- cyclocross series toward Oregon State Oct 6-8: Methow Valley Mtn. Bike Festival. Club of Oregon, P.O. Box 2224, Salem, OR, LUNG. district championships. Call for latest Winthrop, WA. 9th annual event features 97308. 503-585-3079 or 503-370-8490. information: Rick Potestio, (503) 281-6148 guided tours, downhill and cross country Sep 17: 16th Annual Autumn Century Rides. Sep 29-Oct 1: Mount Rainier Tour . or (503) 661-0686. races, bike rodeo. Methow Valley Sport Wandermere Mall, N.Division, Spokane. 15, Enumclaw WA. A classic 3-day 160 mile Trails Association, P.O. Box 147, Winthrop, 25, 50 &100 mile rides around Spokane. loop around Mt Rainier. Includes Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11: BC Cyclo-Cross Series WA, 98862-0147. . Challenging scenic century. Fee $20 or $25 Enumclaw, Eatonville, Elbe, Paradise, #1-4. 4-race series. Langley, BC. Mark after 9/10. Send SASE for flyer. Reginald Johnson, Newton Rocky Cycle, 604-737- Oct 15: Bend’s Big Fat Tour. Bend, OR. Ohanapecosh, Cayuse Pass, Greenwater Lee, Spokane Bicycle Club, P.O. Box 62, 3034. Recreational mountain bike ride in the and back to Enumclaw. Pete and Hannelore Spokane, WA, 99210-0062. 509-928-2996. Cascades: 25, 50 and 75 mile routes Sally Maas, Northwest Bicycle Touring Society, Oct 29-Nov 26: Southern Oregon Time Trial Russell, 503-389-3295. Sep 17: Wolf Haven Century. Millersylvania 18249 SE 147th Pl, Renton, WA, 98059. Series. Ashland, OR. Traditional cyclocross State Park, South of Olympia, WA. 25, 35, 206-255-4192. races on three different courses, 10-29, 11- Oct 15 to Dec 3: First Mud Cyclocross. (See 62, 100 miles routes over rolling, traffic-free 12 and 11-26. USCF sanctioned. Mountain listing in "Series Races"). Oct 1: Kitsap Color Classic. Edmonds Ferry roads. Low traffic roads, map, sag, food. Terminal, Edmonds, WA. 11,28, 39, and 69 bikes welcome. Dana Bandy, Mountain Oct 15: Mountain Bike Race. Belfair, Wa. Includes tour of wolf sanctuary. $10 pre-reg, mile loops, all on back country roads on Velo, P.O. Box 903, Ashland, OR, 97520. Gordon Swetland, South Tacoma Offroad $15 day of ride. Terry Maurer, Capitol the Kitsap peninsula. Rare opportunity to 503-488-2453. Mountain Peddlers, (206) 964-0960. Bicycling Club, P.O. Box 642, Olympia, WA, view the picture-perfect, spectacular fall Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11: BC Cyclo-Cross Series 98507. 206-956-3321. colors from the seat of your bicycle. $15 and Single Races #1-4. (See listing in "Series Races"). Sep 17: Covered Bridge Century. Benton Co. $13 registration, CBC Members $2.00 off. Oct 29-Nov 26: Southern Oregon Time Trial Fairgrounds, Corvallis, OR. 100 mile tour of Cascade Bicycle Club, P.O. Box 31299, Sep 10: Oregon State Time Trial Champion- Series. (See listing in "Series Races"). scenic Willamette Valley crossing six historic Seattle, WA, 98103. 206-522-BIKE. ships. Peoria, OR. USCF Time Trial championships for the state of Oregon. covered bridges, or 45 miles, 4 bridges. 3 Oct 2-28: West Coast International Bicycle sag stops Richard Burgess, Mid Valley Preregistration only. Open to out of state Rides & Tours Classicª. Victoria, B.C.. Ride from Victoria, riders. Flat out and back course. 20k for Wheelmen, P.O. Box 1283, Corvallis, OR, B.C. to Tijuana, Mexico. Experience rugged Sep 2-4: Yakima Valley Winery Tour. Yakima, Juniors. 40k for Seniors, Masters and 97339. 503-758-5006. coasts, quiet beaches, lighthouses, giant WA. Three-day bicycle tour of Yakima Valley Women. Candi Murray, U.S.C.F., 4318 S.E. Sep 17-24: Wheeling Washington II. Maryhill, forests, famous wineries and world class covering about 130 miles and over a dozen 8th Ct., Gresham, OR, 97080. 503-667-6220 WA. A border-to-border exploration of the cities. 1660 miles. Tim Kneeland, Tim well-known wineries. $98 fee includes two or 503-661-5874. Evergreen State up the backbone of Central Kneeland & Associates, Inc., 200 Lake nights in motels, two breakfasts, two Washington from the shores of the Columbia Washington Blvd., Suite 101, Seattle, WA, Sep 23: Tour de Fremont. Men’s 1/2/Pro and dinners, Sag wagon and tour guide Lori or River through the Cascades to the Canadian 98122-6540. 206-322-4102 or 800-433- Women’s 1-4 Criterium. ECCC, Terry King, Northwest Bicycle Touring Border. Tim Kneeland, Tim Kneeland & 0528. 206-783-3394 Society, 7231 S. Adler, Tacoma, WA, Associates, 200 Lake Washington Blvd. Sep 24: Jean Chinn Memorial Mount 98409. 206-474-7698. Oct 7: Manastash Metric Fall Colors Tour. Sutite 101, Seattle, WA, 98122. 206-322- Public Safety Bldg, 2nd and Pearl, Ashland Hill Climb. Ashland, OR. Classic Sep 9-11: Trek Tri-Island. Seattle Ferry 4102/fax 206-322-4509 or 1-800-433-0528 . Ellensburg, WA. Beautiful ride on low-traffic challenge between road riders and mountain Terminal, Seattle, WA. Three-day, 135-mile Sep 23-24: Tour des Lacs. Spokane, WA — roads in Eastern WA. Challenging century, bikers to the top of Mt. Ashland (25 mile bicycle ride from Seattle, through the San Coeur D’ Alene, ID. Two-day ride with 4 easy half-century. Registration: $8 single, road course, 17 1/2 mile off road course). Juan Islands, to Victoria, British Columbia. 5 course options around seven lakes. Starts $10 tandem. Day of race registration 7-9am. Both USCF and NORBA sanctioned. Dana Islands, 4 ferry rides, 3 days, 2 countries: 1 in Spokane and winds through hilly terrain. Sag wagons on each route. 2 snack stops Bandy, SOCA, P.O. Box 903, Ashland, OR, incredible adventure! Full support. $50 Fully supported in a style like STP. Several along the way. Belinda McMillen, City of 97520. 503-488-BIKE. registration fee, $350 in pledges. Lori options for housing including Coeur D’Alene Ellensburg, 310 W 12th, Ellensburg, WA, Sep 24: Eugene Celebration. Eugene, OR. Brown, American Lung Association of Hotel. $50 pre-registration, $65 day of. Terry 98926. 509-925-2435. Road Race, Hilclimb and Criterium. Part of Washington., 2625 Third Ave, Seattle, WA, O’leary, Holy Family Foundation, N 5633 Weekend event which includes free music, 98121. 206-441-5100 or 800-732-9339 (in Oct 21: Capitol Forest Love-Hate Loop. Lidgerwood, Spokane, WA, 99207. 800-835- food and many other attractions in the WA). Olympia, WA. Backcountry Bicycle Trails 8841 or 509-482-2588. Club, 3246 - 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA, 98199. beautiful Willamette Valley. Steve Scarich, Sep 9-17: Cycle Oregon VIII. Oregon. Peter Sep 23-25: The 13th Annual Oregon Trails 206-283-2995. The Paramount, 176 North Polk, Eugene, Jacobsen Productions, Inc., 8700 SW Bicycle Trek. Oregon Coast. 2 or 3 days OR, 97402. 503-342-3199. Nimbus, Suite B, Beaverton, OR, 97005. exploring the beauty of Central Oregon. Full Sep 30: Christopher Columbus Criterium. 503-643-8064 or 800-292-5367. Series Races support. $35 and $150 in pledges Brian Seattle, WA. USCF sanctioned Criterium Sep 10: Sunnyside Century. Sunriver, OR. Harney, American Lung Association of Begins Sep 23: Upper Chuckanut Race in Seward Park. Dave Shaw, North- 100 mile road ride with support. $5.00 Oregon, 9320 SE Barbur Blvd. #140, Cyclocross Races. near Bellingham, WA. west Classics, 1535 11th #302, Seattle, WA, registration fee goes towards ice cream Portland, OR, 97219. 800-LUNG-USA or Cyclocross and mountain bike races of 40, 98122. 206-322-8393. cone or soda at Goody’s afterwards. 503-224-5145. 50 and 60 minutes in length. Citizens 10 Oct 22: Emerald Velo Criterium. TBD. Larry Sunnyside Sports, 503-382-8018. Sep 23-25: Trek Tri-Island. Seattle Ferry a.m., mt. Bike 11 a.m. and cyclocross 12 Smith, Emerald Velo, 7781 SW 4th, Sep 15-Oct 31: Southern Cross Bicycle Terminal, Seattle, WA. Three-day, 135-mile noon. Drive I-5 to Bellingham, exit 250 and Portland, OR, 97219. 503-293-6505. Classicª. Anaheim, CA. Disneyland to bicycle ride from Seattle, through the San follows signs to course. Entry $10. Prizes Disney World, 8 states, 3000 miles, 47 days. Juan Islands, to Victoria, British Columbia. 5 are 3-deep. (360) 733-6440. Track Races Fully supported bicycle tour. Riders arrive Islands, 4 ferry rides, 3 days, 2 countries: 1 Through Sep 5: PIR Circuit Series. Portland for a victory celebration in Orlando, FL. Tim incredible adventure! Full support. $50 International Raceway, Portland, OR. Track Sep 2: Oregon State Madison Champion- Kneeland, Tim Kneeland & Associates, Inc., registration fee, $350 in pledges. Lori racing Tuesday Nights From May through ships. Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR. 200 Lake Washington Blvd #101, Seattle, Brown, American Lung Association of September, except 6/20, 7/4, 7/18. Jeff Mike Murray, Team Oregon, 4318 SE 8th WA, 98122-6540. 206-322-4102 or 800-433- Mitchem, Raindance Velo Club, P.O. Box Ct., Gresham, OR, 97080. 503-667-6220. 0528.

September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 7 SPORTS PAGES Gregg’s/Specialized team wins at 1995 Schweitzer Mountain Bike Festival Results:

Expert Senior Men: 3. Anne Grabowski-Post Falls, ID 9. John Norse-Spokane, WA USCF Masters National Championships 1. Mark Cesal-Spokane, WA 4. Jonna Ulbel-Cheney, WA 10. Keith Nablis-Newport, WA 2. Mike Gaertner-Couer d’Alene, ID 3. Todd Werner-Couer d’Alene Expert Veteran Women: Sport Veteran Men: BY TAN REGG S G FINAL RESULTS 4. Jeff Adkins-Couer d’Alene 1. Sue Sippl-Lauer-HAyden, ID 1. John Gotchal-Corvallis, OR The Gregg’s/Specialized Masters team CATEGORY NAME: PLACE: EVENT: 5. Justin Maines-Lewiston, ID 2. Rick Vance-Couer d’Alene, ID claimed the national team title for the third 45-49 men Stan Gregg 3rd 1000 6. Monte Syrie-Cheney, WA Sport Senior Men: 3. Dom Hurst-Spokane, WA 45-49 men Dan Norton 4th 1000 7. Greg Smith-Sandpoint, ID 1. Ryan Storfa-Great Falls, MT 4. Jonathan Hawkins-Spokane, WA year, successfully defending against strong 40-44 men Woody Cox 6th 1000 8. Bob Lauer-Hayden, ID 2. Wayne Sicz-Polston, MT 5. Bill Schaich-Spokane, WA entries from national powerhouse Montgom- 35-39 women Cris Smith 1st 1000 9. Dustin Phillips-PAblo, MT 3. Brad Gillette-Lewiston, ID 6. George Bryant-Spokane, WA ery-Bell and E.D.S. Seventy-seven teams com- 35-39 women Robin Reardon 2nd 1000 10. Greg Snorthesm-Pullman, WA 4. Cliff Free-Babb, MT 7. Michael Gibbs-Enterprise, OR 30-34 women Katie Blincoe 5th 1000 5. Chris McCartney-Kettle Falls, WA 8. Clint Diaz-Spirit Lake, ID peted in the 1995 U.S. Cycling Federation 40-44 women Cheryl Gleason 1st 1000 Expert Junior Men: 6. Spencer Saito Jr.-Spokane, WA 9. David Wilde-Rathdrum, ID Masters National Championships at the 40-44 men Woody Cox 3rd 3000 1. Graham Murray-Newport, WA 7. Will Holden-Spokane, WA 10. Stephen Nelson-Post Falls, ID 45-49 men Dan Norton 5th 3000 2. Willie Miller-Hayden, ID 8. Tyler Rupe-Grandville, ID Lehigh Valley Velodrome in Pennsylvania. 30-34 women Katie Blincoe 5th 3000 3. Chad Nelson-Spokane, WA 9. Toby Feuling-Sandpoint, ID Sport Senior Women: The Gregg’s team scored 142 points, 35-39 women Cris Smith 1st 3000 4. Carson Jeffres-Sagle, ID 10. Brian Cormack-Reddins, CA 1. Tracy Billett-Rossland, BC while the second place Montgomery/Bell 35-39 women Robin Reardon 2nd 3000 5. Eric Conner-Bozeman, MT 2. Tamra Farnworth-MOscow, ID 40-44 women Cheryl Gleason 3rd sprints 6. Kyle Armstadter-Spokane, WA Sport Junior Men: 2. Eva Karav-Missoulal, MT squad earned only 81 points. Gregg’s riders 30-34 women Katie Blincoe 5th sprints 7. Nate Ginzton-Sagle, ID 1. David Nichols-Spokane, WA 2. Billyjo Pearson-Staunsoille, MT won 21 national medals in the four events. 35-39 women Cris Smith 1st sprints 7. Andy hopkins-Bozeman, MT 2. Rob Davay Cris Smith won three gold medals and one 35-39 women Robin Reardon 2nd sprints 7. Brendan Woolley-Kelowna, BC 3. BJ Phillips-Pablo, MT Beginner Senior Men: 45-49 men Stan Gregg 3rd sprints 7. Wes Warren-Cocallala, ID 4. AJ Wilkens-Hayden, ID 1. Ryan Barrett-Spokane, WA silver as well the Best All-round Rider Award 30-34 women Katie Blincoe 3rd points race 5. Andy Feuling-Sandpoint, ID 2. Blake McConahy-Spokane, WA in the 35-39 category. Cheryl Gleason of 35-39 women Cris Smith 1st points race Expert Senior Women: 6. Tyler Lyons, Moscow, ID 3. Jeff Davis-Sandpoint, ID Issaquah won two golds and a bronze plus 35-39 women Robin Reardon 2nd points race 1. Jolanda Van Ooyen-Sandpoint, ID 7. Timo Suomi-Nelson, BC 4. Don Olsen-Rossland, BC 40-44 women Cheryl Gleason 1st points race 2. Tanya Hawthorne-Rossland, BC 8. Charlie Shonkwiler-Newport, WA 5. Rob Timmons-Couer d’Alene Best All-round Rider award in the 40-44 Team Time Trial Woody Cox 3rd 4000-TT Tm 6. Adam Cesal-Spokane, WA category. Robin Reardon won one gold, two 7. Jody Sundheim-Spokane, WA silvers and a 4th place. The matched sprints 8. Rick Moore-Spokane, WA 9. Bret Rutter-Spokane, WA featured an all Northwest match-up with 10. Glen Hite-Valley Ford, WA Reardon getting the best of Smith in two rides. Katie Blincoe of Mercer Island arrived Beginner Master Men: 1. Jim Deane-Sandpoint, ID at the velodrome only minutes before her first 2. Ken Tadlock-Spokane, WA event due to flight delays and rode a bor- Beginner Senior Women: rowed bike to a 5th place medal. She contin- 1. Rebecca Elmore-Couer d’Alene, ID ued to win three more medals in the very 2. Ellen Coffee-Whitefish, MT competitive womens 30-34 class. 3. Tamara Hill-Spokane, WA 4. Sharon Schneider-Spokane, WA Woody Cox of Bellevue won a bronze in 5. Caroline Halley-Nine Mile Falls, WA the 40-44 group and Stan Gregg of Kirkland 6. Rebecca Huntington-Moscow, ID won a bronze in the matched sprints and 4th Beginner Junior Women- in the 1000 meter. Dan Norton of Seattle 1. Nicole Trejos-Sandpoint, ID won a bronze in the 1000 meter and placed 2. Michelle Cesal-Spokane, WA 5th in the 3000 meter. Other Northwest 3. Juline Berning-Sandpoint, ID 4. Tiarra Villasenor-Bozeman, MT riders placing included Team Washington 5. Erin Sain-Sandpoint, ID riders Bob Stryzlecki (5th-45-49 Points Race) 6. Lindsay Murphy-Spokane, WA and Luis Bernhardt (5th-1000 meters). Beginner Veteran Women: National Champions can be seen wear- 1. Nancy Trejos-Sandpoint, ID ing their Stars and Stripes jerseys at the weekly 2. Michelle Illian-Spokane, WA Wednesday and Friday night racing series at PHOTO BY MARIANNE MCCOY Beginner Master Women: Marymoor Velodrome. High-tech tri-spoke bike wheels meet smooth-as-ice 5-wheel skates at the 1995 Redmond Derby. 1. Marcia Banta-Lewiston, ID Tour de Fremont Criterium . . . . .Th . e e s R r a e c niv e U a e t t h he f t Center o Seattle - September 23rd, 1995 3:00 – Women's Cat 1-4, 60 min. $15 by 9/15 4:15 – Kids' Race 5:00 – Men's Cat 1/2/Pro, 90 min. $20 by 9/15

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September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 8 SPORTS PAGES Washington District Championships Bike messengers show off ragged Points Race Champions Senior Women Sprints: Men 45-49: 1. Robin Nordberg Men Masters: 1. Dan Norton edge of newest Olympic sport Senior Men 2. Shan Ray Ray Men 55-59: 2. Wayne Laabs 1. Mike Burdo-Ray’s Boathouse 3. Julie Gregg 1. Bob Zumwalt 3. Bob Strzelecki 2. Kerry Farrell-Ray’s Boathouse 2. Heinz Mikulka 4. Luis Bernhardt 3. Paul Dahlke-Ray’s Boathouse Sprints 5. Kent Wallace BY JOHN MAULDING 4. Ta Herrera-Thomas Kemper Senior Women Men 50-54: pollution of downtown. At the end of the 5. Andy Dahlstrom-Greggs 1. Julie Gregg 1. Joe Halley Men 50-54: day, top prizes were handed out to Expert 6. Ken Hillyer-GS Flash 2. Kathryn Blincoe 2. Dave Sutcliffe 1. Joe Halley 7. Terry Buchanan-Greggs 3. Shan Ray Ray 3. John Campbell 2. John Campbell Being a bike messenger is not your typical Men’s local finisher Eddie King (Seattle) of 8. Andy Hulslander-Wheelsport 4. Katrina Vogel job. 67% of Seattle couriers have been hit by Grassroots Cycling and Expert Women local 9. Laura Reed-Greggs Men 45-49: Men 55-59: a car, according to a survey published in the finisher Sandra Schreyer (Seattle - unat- Kilometer 1. Stan Gregg 1. Bob Zumwalt Senior Women Master Men 2. Bob Strzelecki messenger newspaper, “The Iron Lung.” The tached). After the awards ceremony, every- 1. Candice Sinclair-Timex Men 55-59: 3. Luis Berhardt Women 30-34: average messenger pedals a whopping 28 one chowed down at the BBQ (vegetarians 2. Mary Kelly Persyn-Husky 1. Bob Zumwalt 4. Tom Benedetti 1. Candice Sinclair 3. Norrene Valente-Bridgport Ale 2. Heinz McKulk 5. Larry Burkey 2. Shan Ray Ray miles every business day. Each day is filled too) while swapping stories of workday riding 4. Heather Rutledge-WSPT 3. Cindie Strzelecki with high speed riding in congested, un- through the paved glass canyons of their 5. Gina Kavess-Greggs Men 50-54: Men 40-44: 1. Joe Halley 1. Woody Cox Women 35-39: friendly city streets. As if weaving to avoid home cities. Sprints Champions 2. John Campbell 2. Ray Cabitt 1. Christine Smith vehicles, pedestrians, potholes, and puddles Senior Men 3. Bruce Neal 2. Jody Allen 1. Terry Buchanan-Timex Men 45-49: isn’t enough, messengers also occasionally John Maulding works in the Marketing 2. Jason Avery-Husky 1. Lius Bernhardt Men 35-39: District 3000 Pursuit : joust with cabbies, security guards and recep- Department at Ski Lifts, Inc. 3. Ken Hillyer-Bridgport Ale 2. Stan Gregg 1. Mike Vrbanal Masters Men: 4. Brian Smith -WSPT 3. Bob Strzelecki 2. Rex Caldwell Men 55-59: tionists. Average pay for this grueling, dan- 5. Matthew Pugsley-Greggs 4. Tom Benedetti 1. Bob Zumwalt gerous job is a humble $7.50 an hour. 6. Mitch Furuglas 5. Wayne Laabs Men 30-34: 7. Michael Vrbanal 6. Larry Burkey 1. Chris Vogel Men 50-54: Life as a bike messenger isn’t all adversity. 8. Stan Gregg 2. John Moren 1. Jerry Baker 72% of Seattle’s couriers work on mountain “FREMONT,” FROM PAGE 1 Men 40-44: 3. Mike Wright 2. John Campbell bikes, and most of them name cycling as their events. Although other plans for Octoberfest 3000m Pursuit: 1. Woody Cox Senior Women: 2. Conrad Kreick Sprints: Men 45-49: main form of recreation. Nationwide, moun- have not materialized, the bicycle race has 1. Laura Reed 3. Ray Cabath Women Masters: 1. Bob Strzelecki tain biking has grown to a sport of 25 million maintained the support of KCPQ and other 2. Cindie Strzecki 4. Bruce Neal Women 40+: 2. Wayne Laabs 3. Shan Ray Ray 5. Larry Boward 1. Cheryl Gleason 3. Tom Benedetti participants, providing the momentum for sponsors and will be held as scheduled. 4. Luis Bernhardt the sports debut in the 1996 Olympic Games Fremont Octoberfest was conceived and 4000m Pursuit: Men 35-39: Women 35-39: 5. Stan Gregg Senior Men: 1. Mike Vrbanal 1. Robin Reardon in Atlanta. planned by John Hegeman, producer of the 1. Andy Dahlstrom 2. Rex Caldwell 2. Christine Smith Men 35-39: Messengers came together at the Ski Acres highly popular Fremont Outdoor Cinema 2. Kendall Wood 1. Michael Vrbanal 3. Ken Hillyer Men 30-34: Women 30-34: 2. Clark Metcalf Mountain Bike Center on Sunday, July 30, and Fremont Sunday Market. Things are 4. Mike Burdo 1. Chris Vogel 1. Shan Ray Ray 3. Larry Shannon for “The Iron Lung Messenger Massacre.” looking good for next year’s Fremont 5. Clark Metcalf 2. John Moren 2. Cinde Strzelecki 4. Rex Caldwell 6. Dave Tolleson 3. MIke Wright 3. Gina Kavess 5. Barry Roitblat They participated in events that included a Octoberfest as organizers have time to tailor 7. John Moren 4. Randall Credico 4. Alexandra Smith 25-mile cross country race, and a package the event to produce the success that all the 8. Matt Haldeman Men 30-34: delivery contest. The racing featured all of the involved organizations are looking for. KCPQ Kilometer Masters District 1. Rory Muller Kilometer Womens Masters: Point Race Championships: 2. Damon Williams hard-charging adrenaline-fueled, let-it-all- has committed to the event next year and has Senior Men Women 30-34: Men 30-34: hang-out riding that has earned messengers expressed a special interest in linking bicycle 1. Bryan Smith 1. Shan Ray Ray 1. Dave Castonguay Men 40-44: 2. Andy Dahlstrom 2. Cinde Strzelecki 1. Mike Burdo their reputation for being “a can short of a six races with other high profile events like an 3. Mike Vrbanal 3. Gina Kavess Men 35-39: 2. Conrad Kreick pack”. Special awards were given for Best Octoberfest to bring increased exposure of 4. Terry Buchanan 4. Alexandra Smith 1. Kerry Farrell 3. Ray Cabatt 5. Woody Cox 2. Tim Rutledge Wound, Best Dressed, and Longest Pilgrim- bicycle racing to the general public. 6. Jason Avery Women 35-39: 3. Larry Shields Women Masters: age. Race promotion for the Tour de Fre- 7. Matther Pugsley 1. Christine Smith 4. Rex Caldwell Women 35-39: 8. 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September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 9 SPORTS PAGES OBRA News Oregon BAR individual standings through 8/13/95 COMPILED BY MIKE & CANDI MURRAY

10 O’Neal, Brian Mountain Velo 247 39 Holland, Steve Bridgeport 54 12 Peters, Stacy Cyclisme 263 Cat III 11 Goss, Adam Performance 242 40 Taylor, Mike Performance 53 13 Shannon, Eva Bridgeport 237 12 Aldrich, ERic BBC85/Performance 207 41 McReynolds, Justin Hutch’s/Endura 51 14 Leininger, Andrea Per9/Blik 234 PLACE RIDER TEAM 13 Olson, Aaron Bridgeport 205 42 Metz, Rick Finlandia 47 15 Lorenz, Stephanie Capitol Velo 212 1 *Bravard, John Hutch’s/Endura 181 14 Shields, Garret Hutch’s/Endura 175 43 Cass, Bill Performance 46 16 Harwood, Darien Bridgeport 209 2 *Roesinger, Eric Hutch’s137/Performance 167 15 Smith, Dallas Mountain Velo 172 44 Spiering, Eric Rivers Edge 46 17 Cass, Samantha Performance 207 3 *Moule, Mike Capitol Velo 149 16 Suditu, Christine Jantzen 152 68 Engstrom, Dave Mountain Velo 45 18 Clark, Barbra Newberg48/Finlandia 198 4 Holland, Steve Bridgeport 145 17 Cahill, Marty BBC 129 45 Provencher, Darell Team RCW 44 19 Briggs, Miranda Saturn/Safeway 169 5 Carlsen, Ryan Hutch’s/Endura 114 18 Markstrom, Ruben Bridgeport 117 46 Leonard, John Performance 41 20 Arroyo, Amy Performance 168 6 Wilson, Mike Peak Sports 111 19 Lokksmo, Jason Wheels Of Thunder 90 47 Schehen, Eric Hutch’s/Endura 41 21 Yutzy, Donna Capitol Velo 123 7 Rubottom, Otis Fat48/Saturn 98 20 Brown, Ian Mountain Velo 87 48 Abers, Brian Blik 40 22 Cortell, Jessica Saturn/Safeway 116 8 Lifson, Jake Fat Tire Farm 89 21 Nelson, Andy Bridgeport 83 49 Wilson, Mike Peak Sports 39 23 Hankins, Francesca Performance 105 9 Robbins, Kyle Performance 87 22 Godfrey, David Bridgeport 72 50 Metcalfe, Clark Performance 38 24 Metcalfe, Melissa Performance 102 10 Rippe, Barton Bridgeport 86 23 Smith, Ashley Bridgeport 70 25 Garett, Charessa Jantzen 99 11 Deck, Casey Performance 82 24 Boyd, Rebekkah unattached 60 26 Riter, Melanie Performance 87 12 Stayton, Corey Performance 76 25 Hernandez, Jose Mountain Velo 44 Women 27 Mundt, Melinda Saturn/Safeway 85 13 Provencher, Darel Team RCW 72 26 Lloyd, Adam Performance 38 28 Strika, Nina Performance 81 14 *Taylor. Brad Hutch’s/Endura 62 27 Olson, Byron Performance 30 PLACE RIDER TEAM 29 Fisher, Cary Hutch’s/Endura 67 15 *Reeb, Donald Capitol Velo 62 28 Martin, Dominque Jantzen 19 1 Hughes, Lynn Performance 592 30 Meyerhoff, Jill Capitol Velo 52 16 Crowson, Todd Saturn/Safeway 60 31 Carlsen, Jacob Cyclisme 17 2 Warren, Leann Finlandia 591 31 Leininger, Steph Performance 52 17 Valls, John Saturn/Safeway 55 32 Weaver, Ryan unattached 17 3 Holtz, Karen Performance 447 32 Murray, Candi Performance 38 18 Norton, Ed Bridgeport 54 33 Strochlein, Brett Salem Racing 15 4 Suditu, Laura Jan34/Blik 398 33 Thomspon, Lise cyclisme 30 19 Mikami, Jamie Bridgeport 53 34 Weindel, Matt Bridgeport 2 5 Walpole, Kirti Performance 396 34 Brown, Shirley unattached 29 20 Mina, Jon Capitol Velo 53 6 Wagner, Karen Performance 363 35 Ross, Mary Jantzen 26 21 *Shreve, Tim Hutch’s/Endura 51 7 Valente, Noreene Bridgeport 332 36 Elliott, Ashley Portland State 16 22 *Damon, Mark Hutch’s/Endura 50 Master 8 Mullen, Laura Finlandia 332 37 Day, Michele Nike 9 23 Smith, Dallas Mountain Velo 48 9 Stevens, Rydeen Finlandia 310 38 Gurney, Tara Performance 8 24 Shockley, Chris Athletes in Action 40 PLACE RIDER TEAM 10 Triplett-Moore, D Performance 276 39 Grover, Barbara Performance 4 25 Ginsberg, Mark Performance 37 1 Jerabek, Chuck TO67/Fat tire Farm 747 11 Griffiths, Ward Finlandia 272 26 Haskell, Ted Team RCW 36 2 Yenne, Steve Capitol Velo 485 27 *Mitchem, Jeff Finlandia 35 3 Mitchem, Jeff Finlandia 395 28 Garfield, Ed Mountain Velo 34 4 James, Tom TO69/Blik0/Bridgeport 360 29 O’Neal, Brian Mountain Velo 34 5 Meadors, Ivan Team RCW 279 30 Langston, Jason Saturn/Safeway 32 6 Provencher, Darel Team RCW 275 31 Farrell, Patrick Blik0/Cyclisme 31 7 Murray, Mike Performance 274 32 Margraf, Rob Saturn/Safeway 31 8 Forgeron, Ted Team RCW 257 33 MacDonald, Raam Saturn/Safeway 31 9 Hayes, Dave Nike 254 Oregon Criterium Championships 34 Schneider, Russ unattached 28 10 Magnus, Ron Nike 223 35 Meadors, Ivan Team RCW 28 11 Curl, chauncey Bridgeport 176 Gresham, Oregon, August 13, 1995 36 Reynolds, Jeffrey Saturn/Safeway 27 12 Emerson, Phil Finlandia 168 37 Goss, David Performance 27 13 Lansing, Mark Red rock Racers 147 38 Lowry, Chris Peak Sports 26 14 Wolf, Rich Capitol Velo 145 39 Ross, Brad Fat Tire Farm 26 15 Messmer, Clark Saturn/Safeway 144 Masters 40-45 Category 4/5 41 *Simpson, Graham Hutch’s/Endura 22 16 Hailey, Joe Cheetah 142 42 Root, David Bridgeport 18 17 Holland, Steve Bridgeport 135 1st. Mike Murray, Performance, Gresham 1st. Ron Crawford, Captiol Velo, Salem 43 Cwmcwlamare, C OT17/Performance 17 18 Levin, Earl Jantzen 135 2nd. Dave Hayes, Nike, Aloha 2nd. Joe Hailey, Cheetah, Bancouver BC 44 Lokkesmoe, Jason Wheels ovf Thunder 17 19 Powell, Jerry Mac 132 3rd. Ted Forgeron, Team RCW, Portland 3rd. Barry Makapagal, Portland 45 Ho, Chris U7/Performance 16 20 Gann, Glenn Mountain Velo 119 4th. Ron Magnus, Nike, Portland 4th. Tim Marcotte 46 Godfrey, David Bridgeport 15 21 Schwyhart, Mark Bridgeport 119 5th. Datell Provencher, Team RCW, Tigard 5th. James Garnett, Performance, Portland 47 Myra, Mark Jantzen 15 22 Coffman, Damon Finlandia 117 6th. Phil Schneller, Rivers Edge, Lake Oswego 6th. Sam Elmore, 48 Weindel, Mike Bridgeport 13 23 Horton, Jerry Saturn/Safeway 112 7th. Steve Scarich, Hutch’s, Eugene 7th. Alan Hirshmugl, Bridgeport, Portland 49 Brown, Grant unattached 13 24 Arnold, Gavin River’s Edge 110 8th. Glen Dusky, Bridgeport, Portland 8th. Brian Dahmen, 50 Schultz, Bill unattached 13 25 Nuree, Mark Capitol Velo 106 9th. Mark Nurre, Capitol Velo, Salem 9th. Matt Guinn, LA Sheriff, Portland 26 Peek, Greg Team RCW 100 10th. Bob Raker, River’s Edge, Lake Oswego 10th. Scott Goldstein, 27 Wilson, Mike Peak Sports 98 11th. Mark Schwyhart, Bridgeport, Beaverton 11th. Kurt Roeder Cat IV/V 28 Hughes, Goop TO2/Team RCW 97 12th. Jeff Gibbs, Rivers Edge, Lake Oswego 12th. Angus Barbur, Performance, England 29 Bennett, Greg Peak Sports Team 94 13th. Tom Durkin, Performance, Portland 13th. Chris McLaughlin, Cyclisme, Portland PLACE RIDER TEAM 30 Haskell, Ted Team RCW 94 14th. Dough McClure, Bridgeport, Portland 14th. Chris Alling 1 *Seyfert, Kirk Salem Racing 211 31 Wilson Bill Mountain Velo 90 15th. Glen Dusky, Bridgeport, Portland 2 Woodrich, Brent Hutch’s/Endura 200 32 Pfeiffle, Hank Nike 89 3 *Crawford, Ron Capitol Velo 179 33 Zegers, Willie Performance 86 Senior Men 4 Hailey, Joe Cheetah 166 34 Peterson, Eric Capitol Velo 86 Juniors 15-16 5 Goldstein, Scott Bridgeport 138 35 Head, John Hutch’s/Endura 86 1st. Eric Roesinger, Performance, Portland 6 Garnett, James Performance 136 36 Glad, Chris Fat Tire Farm 85 2nd. Brad Gebhard, Nike, Aloha 1st. Garrett Shields, Bridgeport, Corvallis 7 Fricke, Joseph Performance 134 37 Burney, Robert Bridgeport 85 3rd. Mike Taylor, Perforamnce, England 2nd. David Johnson, Performance, Portland 8 Bixel, Eric Finlandia 134 38 Damon, mark Hutch’s/Endura 80 4th. John Mitchem, Finlandia, Portland 3rd. Adam Goss, Performance, Vancouver 9 *Laak, Paul PSU113/unattached 132 39 Norton, Ed Bridgeport 77 5th. Glen Gann, Mt Velo, Ashland 4th. Adam LLoyd, Performance, Beaverton 10 Parker, Peter Finlandia 125 40 Myra, Mark Jantzen 76 6th. Aaron Olsen, Bridgeport, Eugene 11 Jensen, Shaun Hutch’s/Endura 122 41 Weaver, Mitch Team RCW 74 7th. Rick Metz, Finlandia, Portland 12 Engstrom, David Mountain Velo 101 42 Haase, Jeff Finlandia 74 8th. Mike Henry, Bridgeport, Portland Public 13 *Pierce, Eric Performance 100 43 Hayden, Tom Capitol Velo 69 9th. Jake Lifson, Fat Tire Farm, Portland 14 Liddle, Marshall Cyclisme 96 44 Harden, Phil Finlandia 67 10th. Donald Reeb, Captiol Velo, Bend 1st. Paul Campbell 15 Elmore, Sam Finlandia 92 45 Headrick, Doug unattached 67 11th. Michael Sylvester, Performance, Portland 2nd. Philip Wong 16 *’CwmCwlamare Calan OT49/Performance 91 46 Durkin, Tom Performance 65 12th. Chris Ho, Performance, Portland 3rd. Kyle Remington 17 *Wilson, Mike Peak Sports 90 47 Blint, Paul Hutch’s/Endura 65 13th. Bill Cass, Performance, Beaverton 18 *Rippe, Barton Bridgeport 80 48 Fuller, Ian Team RCW 65 14th. Jason Lokkeksmoe, Eugene 19 *Cass, William Performance 77 49 Rapp, Steve Finlandia 64 15th. Jamie Mikami, Bridgeport, Portland Jr Women 10-12 20 Bachman, David Capitol Velo 75 50 Campbell, Robert Hutch’s/Endura 63 21 Hirschmugl, Alan Bridgeport 69 1st. Christine Sudditu, Jantzen, Beaverton 22 Wilson, Bill Mountain Velo 69 Senior Women 23 Cordell, Jeff Hutch’s/endura 69 Senior 24 Porreco, Leo Performance 56 1st. Lynn Hughes, Performance, Portland Jr Women 13-14 25 *Mikami, Jamie Bridgeport 55 PLACE RIDER TEAM 2nd. Jessica Cortell, Saturn, Corvallis 26 Jensen, Andrew unattached 55 1 Mitchem, John Finlandia 525 3rd. Stacey Peters, Cyclisme, Portland 1st. Rebekkah Boyd, Portland 27 *Haskell, Ted Team RCW 52 2 Hamilton, Chris Finlandia 511 4th. Stephanie Lorenz, Capitol Velo, Salem 28 Dorsey, Ted Jantzen 50 3 Rosenberg, Michael Hutch’s/Endura 393 5th. Mary Kelly Pearson, Seattle 29 Roeder, Kurt unattached 49 4 Sylvester, Michael Performance 316 6th. Miranda Briggs, Saturn, Ashland Junior 13-14 30 Davis, Michael OT49/Performance 49 5 Deck, Casey Performance 299 7th. Denee Triplett, Performance, Portland 31 Coffell, Lance Rivers Edge 45 6 Kungys, Vaidila Hutch’s/Endura 276 8th. Jules Hines, Bend 1st. Matt Veatch, Bridgeport, Eugene 32 Martin, Tristan unattached 42 7 Walpole, Jon Performance 223 9th. Karen Wagner, Performance, Portland 2nd. Andrew Goss, Performance, Vancouver 33 Guuinn,Matt Law Enforcement 40 8 Wixson, Gene Performance 223 10th. Kirti Walpole, Performance, Beaverton 3rd. Sean Murray, Performance, Gresham 34 Oliphant, David Rivers Edge 37 9 James, Tom Blik57/Bridgeport 209 11th. Andrea Leininger, Performance, Portland 35 Hughes, Bill Performance 33 10 Domingues, Cory EV17/Finlandia 193 12th. Karen Holtz, Performance, Portland 37 Wolfe, DAvid Performance 32 11 Gebhard, Brad Nike 171 13th. Nina Strike, Performance, Portland Junior 17-18 38 Shigeta, Robert Hutch’s/Endura 32 12 Jerabek, Chuck Fat Tire Farm 165 39 Reynolds, Rhy unattached 30 13 Henry, Mike Bridgeport 163 1st Jason Locksmore, Wheels of Thunder, Eugene 40 Brown, Ian Mountian Velo 30 14 Roesinger, Eric Hutch’s27/Preformance 153 Tandems 2nd. Trevor Garner, Performance, Portland 41 Lissette, Paul Cyclisme 29 15 Taylor, Brad Hutch’s/Endura 145 3rd. Dallas Smith, Mt Velo, Ashland 42 Taylor, David unattached 25 16 Curl, Chauncey Bridgeport 138 1st. Michael Sylvester/Mary Kelly-Pearson 4th. Jim Anderson, Performance, Lake Oswego 43 Krimsly, North Capitol Velo 24 17 Reeb, Donald Capitol Velo 135 2nd. Steve Yenne/Stephanie Lorenz 5th. Byron Olson, Performance, Beaverton 44 Pierce, John Jantzen 24 18 Littlehales, Todd Finlandia 133 3rd. Chuncey Curl/Darien Harwood 45 *’Hamilton, Craig Finlandia 24 19 Olson, Aaron Bridgeport 129 4th. Brent Ruegamer/Steve DeHaart 46 Anderson, Jim OT22/Performance 22 20 Pescareta, Nathan Blik20/Bridgeport 116 Masters 30-39 47 Wallace, Nathan Mountain Velo 22 21 Johnson, Brian Fat Tire Farm 116 48 Sigfrid, Jason unattached 22 22 Damon, Mark Hutch’s/Endura 116 Women Category 4 1st. Glenn Gann, Mt Velo, Medford 49 Jacobsen, Ben Finlandia 22 23 French, Ed Finlandia 113 2nd. Chuck Jerabek, Fat Tire Farm, Portland 50 Weaver, Mitch Team RCW 20 24 Zegers, Willie Performance 113 1st. Stephanie Lorenz, Captiol Velo, Salem 3rd. Steve Yenne, Capitol Velo, Salem 25 Gann, Glenn Mountain Velo 112 2nd. Samatha Cass, Performance, Beaverton 4th. Jeff Mitchem, Finlandia, Portland 26 Prebus, Peter Bridgeport 110 3rd. Donna Yutzy, Capitol Velo, Salem 5th. Todd Crowson, Portland Junior 27 Myers, Jon Fat Tire Farm 95 4th. Darien Harwood, Bridgeport, Portland 6th. Mark Damon, Hutch’s, Portland 28 Jacobsen, Ben RVC43/Blik 91 5th. Amy Arroyo, Performance, Portland 7th. David Oliphant, River’s Edge, Tualatin PLACE RIDER TEAM 29 Garfield, Ed Mountain Velo 84 6th. Lise Thompson, Cyclisme, Portland 8th. Tim Shreve, Hutch’s, Eugene 1 Martin, Teran Jantzen 536 30 Shreve, Tim Hutch’s/Endura 82 9th. Phil Emerson, Finlandia, Portland 2 James, Tejo Jantzen 535 31 Browning, John Bridgeport 74 Masters 50+ 10th. Chauncey Curl, Bridgeport, Portland 3 Anderson, Jim BBC95/OT99/TO 475 32 Bravard, John Hutch’s/Endura 73 11th. Brian Johnson, Fat Tire Farm, Portland 1st. Joe Hailey, Cheetah, Vancouver BC 4 Veatch, Matt Bridgeport 473 33 Auker, David Saturn/Safeway 73 12th. Dave Metz, Portland 2nd. Ian Fuller, Bridgeport, Portland 5 Murray, Sean Performance 439 34 Rippe, Barton Bridgeport 72 13th. Rick Kercheski, Capitol Velo, Salem 3rd. Gavin Arnold, Rivers Edge, Portland 6 Wixson, Gene OT30/Performance 426 35 Edmark, Jim Capitol Velo 71 14th. Paul Mautner, Capitol Velo, Portland 4th. Kurt Knight, Bob’s Bicycle, Portland 7 Johnson, David Performance 382 36 Nelson, Drew Blik 70 15th. Cameron Bittle, Portland 5th. Bob Clark, Portland 8 Goss, andrew Performance 286 37 Young, Patrick Mountain Velo 66 6th. Jerry Powell, MAC, Portland 9 Garner, Trevor OT193/Team Or 283 38 Simpson, Graham Hutch’s/Endura 61 7th. Larry Slotta, Bend

September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 10 SPORTS PAGES News from Oregon – OBRA & USCF

BY CANDI MURRAY, USCF OREGON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

The first of July the USCF completed its the Masters National championships, devel- Plans are in the works for the OBRA year mately the National competition. There is a reorganization changes. The USCF is now opment of collegiate and improved junior end banquet. Look for a flyer the end of criteria including newsletter and community under the umbrella of USA Cycling along cycling. I am incredibly impressed with her September. Once again we will be tying it in involvement, If you feel that your club should with NORBA, NCCA (Collegiate cycling) vision and dedication to our sport. with the 1996 scheduling meeting, re-elec- be considered, please give me a call. and USPRO. The goal was to give the collec- Vote and then mail your vote. Changes tion of the OBRA board members and awards It is hard to believe that we are at the end tive group a stronger voice involving the sport in the Race Schedule. 1) Portland State for the 1995 BAR winners. We will increase of the road season, it has been a long and of cycling in general. Also, all the organiza- Criterium September 9 on the Portland State last year’s food volume so the All-You-Can- successful season. We are blessed to have such tions can use each other to improve member- campus. Interesting course that will require Eat label will really apply this year. dedicated teammates and race organizers. ship services, improve efficiency and coordi- good bike handling skills. 2) The State Time It is about time for submission for the Have you thanked an organizer or a race nate and share resources such as licensing, trial will be happening at the Peoria course, Club of The Year program. I will be sending official this year? You should make that a permitting of events, marketing, coaching probably our last year with this course with out information to all interested clubs. The habit. and international representation. early start times and compressed time splits. club that wins statewide will automatically be Thank you for such an exciting year. Ballots for legislative changes and candi- 3) The Eugene Celebration is unfortunately entered the Regional competition and ulti- Candi Murray Oregon District Rep. dates for the USCF Trustees have been arriv- not occurring. 4) The Last Gasp Track race ing in mailboxes this week. Please take a few will be at Alpenrose on September 23. 5) The minutes to vote for your choice. This is the finale of the Points Race series will be at first time in 80 years that voting procedures Alpenrose on September 24th. 6) Emerald change from club votes to one rider — one Velo Criterium scheduled for October 6 will OBRA 1995 Team BAR Competition vote. You have the power, use it. not be happening. 7) Cyclocross will be ex- Among the legislation items to vote on panding with the addition of October 15 & INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OREGON BICYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION include: authorizing national championships 29 to the schedule. I have heard rumors that for categories below cat 1, restricting profes- the First Mud series is also going to expand Team Sponsor Mst Wmn Tndm Tot sional riders from competing in Nationals, into a 6 race series. 1 TEAM OREGON Performance 8176 694 19 8889 eliminating junior gear restrictions (again) It looks to be a good CCX season. Bids to 2 RAINDANCE VELO Finlandia 4656 240 150 5046 and re-authorizing district associations. As host the 1995 State championships are being 3 EMERALD VELO Bridgeport 4139 172 264 4575 OBRA and the WSBA are very important to accepted. Capitol Velo has been selected for 4 PARAMOUNT Hutch’s/endura 3242 102 3344 5 CAPITOL VELO 2240 38 230 2508 the Northwest, I would like to see their status the road race championships, clubs inter- 6 BEAVERTON BICYCLE Jantzen 2181 2181 again as part of the USCF Bylaws. ested in hosting the Criterium, time trial or 7 TEAM RCW 1721 150 1871 8 MT VELO 1482 1482 There is also a mandated annual review of hillclimb should submit their course selec- 9 WILD WEST RACING Fat Tire Farm 1350 1350 District Representatives that require the dis- tion and bids prior to November 1. 10 CLUB VIVO Saturn/Safeway 1267 1267 trict representative to buy pizza and beer at all We would also like to hold a competition 11 TEAM BEANIE Blik 1143 1143 12 LOGIE VELO/OMRC Nike 864 132 996 district association meetings. if I knew that is for jersey design for the Oregon State Cham- 13 CORVALIS RACE TEAM Peak Sports 534 534 what it took I’d have quit making cookies pionship jerseys. There was a lot of interest in 14 LAKE OSWEGO River’s Edge Athletic Club 508 508 years ago. obtaining jerseys for 1995 and we had not 15 CYCLISME 487 487 16 ON TRACK CYCLING 459 459 Another very important vote would be gone into production. We are hopefully go- 17 SALEM RACING 241 241 the selection for the Trustee from the West. ing to select a design and stay with it from 18 NEWBERG RACE TEAM Newberg Bike Shop 136 136 There are two candidates running, Susan year to year. Any interested designers can 19 PORTLAND STATE 133 133 20 MAC Club Multnomah Athletic Club 132 132 Brookspan and Casey Kerrigan. Both candi- submit their design to OBRA at PO Box 21 KLAH KLANEE 83 83 dates have contributed greatly to cycling. 16355, Portland, Or 97216. While no mon- 22 LA SHERIF 57 57 My personal preference would be Susan etary award is offered you will receive the 23 Athletes in Action 40 40 24 KLAMATH FREEWHEELERS 4 4 Brookspan. 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“CYCLO-CROSS,” FROM PAGE 1 Gusseau pointed out that troops could travel mountain bikes and his winters doing cross course.” ery-Bell coach Eddy Borysewicz, point to more quickly on bicycles. Shortly thereafter, claims that “the rhythm in cross is two notches It is that “flow” or “rhythm” which warms Cross as an opportunity for riders to get an in 1902, the first cyclo-cross event was held in above that of mountain biking. The duration the hearts of the hard-humans of cyclo-cross: intense workout without the problems asso- France. In 1950, the first professional world and intensity are different and you’re chal- the course which sees riders moving smoothly ciated with similar intensity winter workouts cyclo-cross championship was run and in lenged more technically in cyclo-cross.” from the paved sections into the dirt, over the on the road where the athlete gets hot going 1967 the first amateur world championship Control Tech series promoters have re- barriers and up the steep run-ups. up hills, then freezes on the descent. event took place. ceived broad praise for their courses which, Whether you’re a rider looking for new Others, like Control Tech series promot- Not long after that, says Rutledge, who says Norton, feature 1-2 mile laps, 2-3 run- thrills or training tool, or a spectator who ers Dan Norton and Tim Rutledge see Cross has been racing cyclo-cross in the Northwest ups per lap and “a couple of speed-dismount would like to experience one of cycling’s most as a way of life. “I like the athleticism of the since 1973, the Pacific Northwest developed handling sections interspersed with some fast exciting genres, the Control Tech cyclo-cross sport,” said Norton who has joked that road an impressive cyclo-cross program, hosting trail riding. I like to keep the flow of the series offers, say promoters, the best opportu- racing could be improved by putting a few the US national championships in 1976 nity available to feel the rhythm of a truly barriers in the average criterium course. (Sunriver, OR), 1979 (Eugene, OR), 1986 exciting sport. According to Rutledge, who has raced (Silverdale, WA), 1989 (Bremerton, WA) cross in Great Britain and in its European and, of course, the now famous 1994 event homeland, “A course has got to have rhythm- near Seattle. The Northwest will again play enough ups and downs that it is kind of like host to the Nationals in 1996. a roller coaster.” As an example, he cites last During that time, the sport has under- year’s National championship at Sea Tac—a gone an interesting evolution. European course which will be revisited twice during events are run on fast courses with extremely this year’s Control Tech Cyclo-cross series. challenging bike handling sections. Origi- “Sea Tac is the ultimate course for rhythm.” nally, the Northwest cross scene tried to mirror this, but, says Rutledge, this changed during the 1980s when courses began to reflect the mountain bike revolution. Moun- According to Rutledge, who has tain bike courses are slower and feature more raced cross in Great Britain and climbing than the traditional European cyclo- in its European homeland, “A cross course-as seen in the 1986 nationals course has got to have rhythm- which featured long climbing sections and a enough ups and downs that it is “mud-bog” that nearly swallowed several rac- kind of like a roller coaster.” . . ers. .”Sea Tac is the ultimate course “The Control Tech series has moved us back towards pure European cyclo-cross,” for rhythm.” smiles Rutledge, “In every respect we’ve tried to make the series like those in Europe. Euro- peans who come over find it very similar to Perhaps because of the diverse group home.” attracted to the sport and differences in rhyth- “I think mountain bikes have a place, but mic taste, course design has provided a it’s apples and oranges. I don’t think moun- contensious area of debate between promot- tain bikes should race with the cross bikes for ers and riders, as well as reflecting the changes the same reason that road bikes shouldn’t that cycling has undergone over the past few race on the track. If it is a true Euro-style years. course, a mountain bike would stand no PHOTO BY ERIC BURT Cyclo-cross was “invented” in France in chance,” says Norton. Local favorite Knapp leads Weijack late in the race at the 1994 U.S. Cyclocross 1900 when a French army conscript named Undem who spends his summers racing Championships at SeaTac Park in Seattle.

“GETTING STARTED,” FROM PAGE 1 with just enough height to clear the saddle. and put the left pedal at the bottom of the Land on the inside of your right thigh and slip stroke. Adjust your speed to the speed at smoothly atop the saddle. Now put your feet The MVA Presents: which you will be running and remove your back into your peddles and pedal like a de- 1995 right foot from the pedal. Swing your right mon. leg over your rear wheel. Bring your right leg VeloNews offers an excellent introduc- forward between your left leg and the frame, tory book to cyclo-cross called The Joy of while, simultaneously releasing the bars with Cyclo-Cross. The book can be purchased CYCLO your right hand and grabbing the middle of through VeloNews or the United States Cy- your down tube. Just as your right foot is cling Federation. CROSS about to make contact with the ground, flip your left foot out of the pedal. Now, pick up SUNDAYS the bike and place the middle of the top tube 1995 ‘CROSS SERIES Redline Kiddy Ride — 10:30am on your shoulder. Let go of the down tube Beginner and reach through the frame grabbing the Puget Sound - Marymoor (any bike, any style) — 11:00 am handlebars. Now remove your left hand Velodrome Association, from the bars and start running. Cyclocross 206-389-5825 To get back on the bike, reverse the Oregon - First Mud Cyclocross, Rick (Senior B, Masters B, Women) — Noon motions used to put the bike onto your Potestio, 503-281-6148 Cyclocross shoulder and place it gently back on the British Columbia - Mark Johnson, (Senior A, Masters A) — 1:00pm ground. Take your right hand off the down Newton Rocky Cycle, tube and grab the right top part of the bars. Mountain Cross — 2:00pm 604-737-3034 Take a few steps and leap off your left foot ENTRY FEES: Kids (Insurance) ˜Ó˜Ó˜Ó — $2.00 Licenced Riders ˜Ó˜Ó˜Ó — $15.00 *$1.00 of each entry fee goes to the WSBA —Cross bikes must be 700c wheels and have drop handlebars.— Oct. 1 — Black Diamond: From I-5 or I-167 take Hwy. 18 East. Exit off of Hwy. 18 at the Auburn-Black Diamond exit. Turn right towards Black Diamond. Continue until signs and con- tinue on towards Black Diamond. The site is 1/4 mile before Black Diamond on the left when going towards Black Diamond. The address is 22202 Auburn-Black Diamond Rd.. This is private property and is about 1/2 mile off the road down a narrow gravel road. Use cation and park carefully. Oct. 8 — Steilacoom (SW Tacoma area): From I-5 take South 74th Street Exit and head west. After 2 miles the road veers left and turns into Custer Road. In about 1 mile take the free right turn onto 88th St. SW. The road then turns into Steilacoom Blvd. In about 1 mile, turn left at the traffic light at 87th Ave SW and take an immediate right into the park. Follow paved road in park about 1/2 mile to gravel parking area by the lake and the animal barns. Walk (ride) up the hill to the start/ finish area. Park charges a fee for parking. We want your bike parts! Oct. 15 — Fort. Lewis (tentative): From I-5, take Exit 129. Turn East and continue to the main gate at Fort Lewis. Follow signs. We'll buy, consign, or trade for all kinds of bike ware or Oct. 29 — Black Diamond sports & travel gear. Come on down and take a look. Nov. 5 — Fort Lewis Nov. 12 — North Sea Tac: From I-5 take Hwy. 518 westbound (this is road to airport). Go past the airport exits and take next exit which is Des Moines Memorial Way. At the end of the ramp turn right and go to the stop light at 136th. Turn right and go 1/4 mile to park entrance. Turn right And now we are renting Iron Horse bicycles, including and park near the fenced gate area along road. a tandem. Bauer Inline Skates and Camping Gear at Nov. 26 — Steilacoom Dec. 3 — Sea Tac (Districts) our new rental store, Rocket Rentals. Give us a call for Information: MVA Hotline: 389-5825, or Dan Norton: 324-7304 reservations, or come on down to Fremont and visit.

September ‘95 The Bicycle Paper 12 INNOVATORS NW Extreme glasses Gargoyles releases new "Helios" eyewear

BY NOEL ZANCHELLI If you remember former Seattle Seahawk track descent or during a frantic road or track lenses provide 210° coverage for the eyes, Wrapback™ design blocks an additional 83% Brian “The Boz” Bosworth, or have seen the sprint. The Classic Gargoyles I tested have compared to the usual 160° of other eyewear. of the peripheral UV rays that other styles of action film, “The Terminator”, you are prob- Black Ice lenses, black temples and a black This feature provided excellent protection sunglasses miss. All Gargoyles carry a lifetime ably familiar with the menacing look of Gar- nose bridge, just like those used in “The from the wind while riding. warranty. The Classics have a suggested retail goyles sunglasses. Arnold Schwartzenegger Terminator”. The black lenses did not distort I was also fortunate enough to test Gar- cost of $85.00, and the Helios Shield Mir- donned them to shield his robotic eyes and my vision at all. While they are dark enough goyles new sunglass, the Helios Shield. This rored sunglasses are $100.00 suggested retail. protect them from the countless bullet shells to provide ample protection from bright sun- sunglass is also available in a variety of colors he shed throughout the course of the movie, light, I found they still could be worn on and styles with many of the features of the and Bosworth made them a virtual fixture on cloudy or rainy days. This turned out to be Gargoyles Classics. The ultra cool looking his mohawked head during his brief attempt quite pleasant as I did not find myself squint- Helios Shield is smaller and sleeker than the Gargoyles Performance Eyewear at the NFL. ing at all, something which we all know can Classic. My test shades had Champagne col- 5866 S. 194th Street Gargoyles Performance Eyewear manu- be very fatiguing on the eyes and trying on the ored mirror lenses with black temples and a Kent, WA. 98032 factures a wide variety of extreme sunglasses nerves. I particularly enjoyed the way the black nose piece. These too, are performance for every imaginable activity. lenses wrap around the face, unlike tradi- sunglasses, but with a much less menacing 206/872-6100 Extreme? tional “flat” style sunglasses. This feature is look. FAX 206/872-3267 The lenses are constructed of the same patented by Gargoyles and is called a Gargoyles eyewear provide 100% UV, photos & art courtesy of impact resistant polycarbonate material that Wrapback™ style lens. The “Toric” curved UVA, UVB and UVC protection. The Gargoyles Performance eyewear goes into jet fighter cockpits and astronaut helmets. Gargoyles lenses are 20 times stron- ger than structural aluminum. Impressively, Gargoyles shades are the only commercial The Helios model eyewear recognized by the government as an features a fashionable official piece of military equipment, currently "Oval Toric Curve" and standard issue with the Department of the Army, Navy SEALS, and other Ranger forces. is available in at least For being as tough as these sunglasses are, 10 colors. they barely tip the scale at a little more than an ounce. Making this even fact even more impressive, Gargoyles have withstood the im- pact of a .22 caliber long rifle fired at a distance of only ten feet. These are indeed some extreme shades, that provide extraordi- nary eye protection. Because of their light weight, Gargoyles Classics feel quite comfortable and yet snug The Classics model is very on the face. There is not too much pressure against the head or behind the ears, and the familiar to Northwest rubber nose bridge is quite comforting, as outdoor buffs. Pictured is a well, even when wet. These will not easily be pair on 1994 Olympic Gold shaken from the face during a bumpy single Medalist Tommy Moe.

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BY MAYNARD HERSHON a poem in our press kit, an ‘ode to STX,’ intended to be read, incidentally, by people partner in Geronimo, a bicycle PR and ad The point is: you never know. You go perhaps. Jim and Susan Cunningham at who may not be fluent English-speakers. agency in San Francisco. Hope you (and that to school, you learn stuff, you think you CyclArt are painting our I got out my Complete formula one driver) like the poem... won’t use that stuff again in a million years. bikes (we’re doing Shakespeare and re- Once in a while you’re wrong. three and deciding learned some of what SPECIAL EDITION Sonnet In late May, I got a call from Chris among ‘em). The I’d forgotten about Cameron, marketing manager at Service Cunninghams and I rhythm and We’ll ride our bikes. I know the perfect spot. Cycle Bicycle Company in Torrance thought you’d be the rhyme in po- We’ll pack a lunch and eat beside a stream (Southern California), the designers and perfect person to etry. Here’s I’ve seen that flows so blue I swear there’s not importers of Mongoose bicycles. write the poem.” the eventual Another blue so blue except in dreams. Cameron tells me Shimano Europe is So - I was forth- product, to be promoting a contest among manufacturers with commissioned printed on parch- We’ll take that trail past mills and lakes and trees, who sell bikes there. Shimano’s introduc- to write a poem ment or something past nests of birds, past lush green rippling fields. ing a new group of parts called STX Special (maybe four or five like parchment. It’s No one will know we’re there. No one will see Edition, or STX [SE], as it’ll read on the stanzas, Cameron based on the Or hear the brown earth laugh beneath our wheels. boxes. STX is at Shimano Exage level, a said) based on a Shakespearean sonnet medium priced off-road parts group. group of bike parts form but it has an extra We’ll leave at dawn and ride an hour. That fast, To enter, each of the 50 invited manufac- and marketing ideas four-line stanza. Hey, We’ve left behind the noise of town. Here, we’re turers will submit for judging an “art bi- we’ll all be seeing in it’s a Shimano son- Beyond the sounds, our minds at peace at last, cycle,” specially made, I suppose, and surely next year’s net: not inter- specially finished, fitted with STX (SE) parts. Shimano ads, the changeable with Now we can hear each other’s voices clear. Judges will include a “senior European phrase “Ride ordinary sonnets. Our bikes will lift us miles away from town politician, a formula one driver and execu- Light,” for in- By the time you And bring us back till we can fly again. tives from multi-national European corpora- stance. Shimano read this, the contest Ride Light, we thought: a slogan, only sounds, tions.” The event will be covered by at least ads will be featur- will be over. I’ll try to But here we are, near weightless in the wind. two TV networks and filmed for screening at ing earth, water let you know how it movie houses before the feature. and sky and their went. Root, even if it’s In cities, words of love are hard to hear; Cameron tells me competition will be associated colors. after-the-fact, for God bless these bikes and cyclists everywhere. fierce, each company vying for victory and What an assign- Mongoose. A bike the resulting prestige. I begin to understand, ment! To write a poem to order, partly an company that commissions poetry? Buy Look for Maynard Hershon’s as he speaks, that no one takes this affair appreciation of cycling and the environment, Mongeese! column in every issue casually. partly a marketing device. A poem to help I had counseling and editing help from of VeloNews and right here in A press kit is to accompany each display win a contest no one in the U.S. will hear Chris Cameron of Mongoose, and from Keith The Bicycle Paper. bike. “We’d like,” Cameron says, “to include about, held by a bike parts company. A poem Mills, an ex-editor of Bicycle Guide, now a MARKET PLACE Market Place Everything Under

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