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Evolutions in Commerce: Field Notes coverage of the Riding Class Insurance Issues By Jo h n Du gg a n , At t o r n e y a t La w Bike v. Car (motorist at fault): 1) As a cyclist, if you are hit by a car nbeknownst to many cyclists, in- and the accident is the driver’s fault, surance to cover cycling-related your medical bills may be covered by damagesU is generally the motorist’s Person- pieced together from al Injury Protection a combination of auto (PIP) coverage, your insurance, health insur- own automobile PIP ance and homeowners/ coverage and/or your renters insurance. Until health insurance. In recently, there was no some states PIP cover- specific “bike insur- age is optional, and uneral Home ance” to cover situations not all drivers carry where there was no it. In Washington, the available automobile, driver’s PIP insurance

emetery and F medical or homeown- is primary, regardless ers/renters insurance. of who is at fault. The This article will briefly cyclist’s PIP coverage Photo by Bicycle Paper review coverage in is secondary, and the common situations and cyclist’s health insur- discuss the new bike insurance that ance is third in line. The latter will should be available in Washington and Oregon by the time you read this. see insurance on page 5 Photo courtesy of Sunset Hill C Wade Lind of Sunset Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home in Eugene, Ore., displays his one-of-a-kind rickshaw hearse. Safety

By Ga r r e t t Si m m o n s hardened veterans and adrenaline junkies. The average enthusiast, it would seem, is out of luck. Bicycle Helmets: Choice and Fit hile researching this article, two things became Yet several progressive business owners in this region consider more expensive models de- By Ju l i e Sa l a t h é Wclear: likely hundreds of qualified journalists have have managed to cut back expenditures and spend more pending upon size and fit, comfort, ex- already plunged the depths of the bicycle courier com- time on their bikes. Established companies, plus several tra features, and your riding style. ow that it’s spring, it’s time to munity for a scoop, and not one of them has found it. that are just starting out, have begun to integrate cycling dust off your bike and think Size and Fit Journalists in nearly every major U.S. city — many after with their basic operations and services, taking the long Nabout whether you need a new helmet. To choose the right fit, set the hel- a full day tailing a messenger through inner-city traffic list of recreational benefits and transferring it to make a A good idea for bicyclists of any age, met level on your head. If you typically in search of inspiration, raw material, something new to profit. The resulting success is perhaps less surprising they are the law for cyclists in King wear a visor, headband, or tie a low say about the current state of bicycle delivery — eventu- to service providers than it might be to the consumers and Pierce Counties in Washington ponytail, you’ll want to do so when fit- ally reach the same ubiquitous, but bland, truth: it’s hard who use them; besides reducing inner-city congestion, State, and in many other jurisdictions. ting, too. It should sit about one to two work, and the opportunities to do it are dwindling. The environmental pollution and spiritual imbalance — all Helmets help protect your brain in finger-widths above your eyebrows, numbers are down. The game is changing. things that you, the conscientious Northwesterner, care a crash when worn and adjusted and should not perch high up on your So what? deeply about, right? Introducing bicycles has, in some properly. Anywhere from 45% to 88% head. Conversely, it shouldn’t sink Less than one year after “bailout spending” officially cases, paid off financially. of bicyclists’ brain injuries can be down over your eyes. Some helmets became part of our national vocabulary, what company Seattle-based landscape company, Garden Cycles, prevented by use of a helmet1. are round and some are more oval, so isn’t cutting expenses? Multi-million dollar airline com- uses bicycle transportation for a large percentage of Since 1999, all bicycle helmets not all brands and styles fit all riders panies have even been desperate enough to terminate its work, planning and installing gardens. For years must meet the Consumer Product equally well. Try on several to decide complimentary peanuts (an American institution, many the company has worked exclusively with indigenous Safety Commission standard (CPSC), which feels the most comfortable. For argued); is it so shocking a small-case law firm would, plants in an effort to prevent soil erosion and support which means that, whether priced at extra large heads, only a few models rather than pay a courier’s service upwards of $50, opt cleaner air and natural environmental cycles. Owner $20 or $100, they all must meet the are available, so make sure to get one to hand-deliver those documents to clients across town, Steve Richmond, who started working in plant nurseries same safety standards. The CPSC that fits properly2. or better yet, simply drop them in the mail? fifteen years ago, said incorporating bike riding into his sticker confirms that they passed all Children’s heads grow to 90% of Though recent economic reports have been slightly daily business activities was an obvious decision. the tests. adult size by the time they are two less bleak, most industries are still busily trimming the “It doesn’t make sense to work to improve our en- So what type of helmet should years old, so helmets labeled as tod- fat, cutting unnecessary costs — cutting the middleman, vironment, and then unnecessarily burn gasoline in the you buy? What do you get for that dler helmets usually only fit children for example, which is what bicycle couriers are. What process,” he said. “I don’t need a truck to carry bare root higher-priced one? Cheaper helmets until about age two or three. After was once the most sought-after job for every weekend plants and a shovel.” warrior dreaming of escaping the corporate machine may do a satisfactory job of protect- SEE Utility on PAGE 6 see helmets on page 10 is now a gradually fading subculture of purists, road- ing your head, but you might want to

Book Review metal cowboy Training Major Taylor — the straight- “I pedaled downtown Time to set your goals forward telling of an important this morning and all hell for the year and plan on American story. broke loose.” achieving them. PG 3 PG 4 PG 8 hNEWeadeSr

The Class Act Award was presented to the Seattle Bicycle Expo - A Success Mount Baker Bicycle Club. Designed by Char- On March 12th more than 200 vendors and of German artistic cycling World Champion, lie Heggem, owner of Norka Recreation and exhibitors set up their booths at the Smith Cove Corrina Hein, and the duo of Stefan Musu organizer of the Ride 542, among others, the Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, the site of the 2010 and Lukas Matla. They were met booth featured Seattle Bicycle Expo. The new facility offered with a “sellout” crowd each time previous years’ a welcoming change from the previous years’ they took to the floor. The classic posters and the venues, and exhibitors and attendees alike were bike show was again a highlight drawings that pleased with Cascade Bicycle Club’s efforts to of the event and a section not to inspired them. provide a respectable home to the show. be missed. The open space Over the two-day weekend affair, more than Continuing in the tradition design made Best of Show - Hub and Bespoke. 9,300 people visited the expo, many spending established at the Bike Expo, for easy inter- part of both days on-site to discover all the Bicycle Paper presented the Best action with the exhibits and listen to the various speakers. of Show, Class Act and People’s various event Although parking could have been an issue, Choice Awards. representatives Hub and Bespoke was the and information unanimous choice for the Best of Mount Baker Bicycle Club’s Marie Kimball, on Bellingham’s President and Charlie Heggem. Show Award. The stylish booth C h a c k u n u t design — from its old fashion lamppost and Challenge, the Tour of Whatcom and the Ride iron fence, to the armoire and display, combined 542 was readily available. with the garments The People’s Choice worn by the own- Award changed hands this ers — was charm- year and visitors selected the World Champion Hein demonstrates ing an unmatched Bicycle Alliance of Washing- her strength. b y a n y o t h e r ton as their preferred booth. vendors. Their Following the “Sowing fashionable and Seeds Statewide” theme, Hub BeSpoke co-owner Aldan and Juliette. functional cloth- the BAW volunteers were Cascade organized shuttle buses to mitigate ing and accesso- handing out small pack- the long walk from the parking area to the ries, both elegant ets of Pacific Northwest terminal, and attendees who drove to the event and commuter wildflower seeds to Expo seemed please with the initiative. Those who friendly, were well attendees and providing Barb Culp, Katie Ferguson, David McLean and rode were greeted with front row bike parking, displayed. Juliette information on the Alli- Norma Steveley. which was packed. Delfs and Aldan ance’s advocacy work. The The event ran smoothly and the crowd was Schank deserve the accolades for their beautiful booths had been redesigned for the occasion in a happy, lazy mood, taking time to stop by and booth design. Visit their boutique in Fremont and attendees noticed. Photos by Bicycle Paper chat with the various vendors. The uncontested (513 N 36th St., opening in April) or on the web For more images of Expo visit our photo Musu and Malta make the difficult moves look easy. May not want to try this at home. hit of this year’s event were the performances at hubandbespoke.com gallery at bicyclepaper.com.

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in 1910, performed for the sake of money as Major Taylor: “The Fastest Bicycle much as anything, he dismisses, suggesting April, 2010 records speak for themselves. Volume 39 • Number 2 Rider in the World” In truth, his was not a graceful end. The dis- appointing results of Major Taylor’s last profes- Publishers Jay Stilwell Re v i e w e d b y Ga r r e t t Si m m o n s Ryan Price dermining his character. It is clear that though sional racing season are the singular blemish on Associate Publisher Claire Bonin Taylor was highly conscious of his limitations his career. In this sense alone, Taylor is a statistic, In one of the final chapters of Andrew as an African American, he neither played them an all too common example of the consuming Editorial Ritchie’s biography of bicycle racing legend to his advantage, deceitfully, nor sacrificed his nature of competitive sports. His public decline Editor Claire Bonin Major Taylor, he cites four stanzas of a poem integrity as an individual. In fact, the humble gives weight to fellow cyclist Arthur Zimmer- Assistant Editor Darren Dencklau written by Taylor shortly after his manner with which he gained Editorial Intern Garrett Simmons retirement from the sport. The access to a white-dominated Writers Claire Bonin poem, though rudimentary in sport would become his trade- Dave Campbell Darren Dencklau structure, is an earnest tribute to mark throughout the rest of his John Duggan his “faithful friend,” his bicycle, life, both professionally and Maynard Hershon which from 1895 to 1910 carried personally. Joe Kurmaskie him from rural Indiana to the As one of only a few African Julie Salathé Garrett Simmons height of international stardom Americans racing bicycles at the Kari Studley and success, changing profes- turn of the century, Taylor faced Photographers Bicycle Paper sional cycling in ways not even seemingly insurmountable ob- Sunset Hill Cemetery he could have predicted. In the stacles. Even after setting seven Joe Doebele / Joe Bikes Images Van der Plas Publications decades that followed, Taylor’s world records in 1898, including name would all but disappear the 1-mile, which would become Art and Production from the general public’s memory. his signature distance, he was Design and Production Amy Beardemphl His death, near penniless at the height of the subject to blatant acts of racism on the track. Design Intern Brittany Truex Printing Consolidated Press Great Depression, would scarcely be mentioned White competitors conspired to “pocket” him in, in newspapers that had chronicled every race preventing any chance to break away and take Advertising of his tremendous career. the lead. Organizations such as the American Contact Darren Dencklau One of eight children brought up during the Racing Cyclists Union drew “color lines” ban- Claire Bonin Phone 206.903.1333 late 1800’s, Marshall Walter Taylor was born just ning black membership, and in doing so often Toll Free: 1-888-836-5720 north of the Kentucky state line, into a family prevented Taylor from competing against top Email [email protected] of “free” African American farmers. Early on, riders on the circuit. The bureaucratic power [email protected] beginning with an unlikely friendship at age struggles that occurred between such groups man’s cautionary message, given to a young [email protected] eight, he was privy to a host of good luck that were as dynamic as the races themselves, with Taylor entering his first season: “...when you Distribution was not normal for the time. Taylor, in his au- Taylor standing at the center of them all. have achieved all the success the racing game Distribution & Mailing Amber Zapffel tobiography titled “The Fastest Bicycle Rider Remarkably, he never once lashed out in has to offer, then your enthusiasm will begin to Seattle Publishing in the World,” described his introduction to the retaliation. The most violent attack against him, wane and your star will begin to set.”

upper class world of bicycle racing as a “freak an assault by fellow rider William Becker that The story of Major Taylor is important, of fate.” Ritchie does well in his depiction of left Taylor lying unconscious at a finish line in however, not as a warning, but a celebration. It the young Taylor’s maneuverings throughout Taunton, Mass., produced no public response is a triumph, an inspiration. His legacy, which Indianapolis’ social ranks, without ever un- from him. Nor did it upset his season — Taylor Ritchie’s biography has proven beyond doubt, appeared two days later at a race in Cleveland deserves to be upheld. Beyond the numerous where he took first place in both the 1- and records set and titles achieved, Taylor was an 2-mile events. exemplary sportsman willing to fight against Ritchie chronicles this and every other all odds. His most lasting statement on racing instance of adversity with meticulous care, was made during the height of adversity, when including with his own descriptions those of every race was a one-against-all battle. “It is Calendar Powered by countless journalists who covered the events not always pleasant to have to push out in the where they took place. At points, however, these lead, for though I am stronger than I ever was, authentic inserts become burdensome, slowing still it tells on a rider at the finish and takes a the story’s progression. And a lack of quotations whole lot of strength. But it cannot be helped, from Taylor himself, though no fault of Ritchie’s, and it must be done if I want to win, and by that you see I ride the race from the crack of Bicycle Paper is published 8 times per year keeps him always just out of reach. Despite, or from March to November by Seattle Publishing. perhaps due to, his extremely public profile as the pistol to the finish.” Subscription is $14 per year; $26 for two years. an African American athlete, Taylor measured Major Taylor: “The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World” by Andrew Ritchie. Cycle 68 South Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 the impact of his words. Most came after his Phone: 206-903-1333 and Fax: 206-903-8565 retirement, in the form of the autobiography Publishing/Van der Plas Publications, 8.5 x 11” Toll Free: 1-888-836-5720 from which this book takes its title, and bare hardcover, 208 pages with 100 duotone photographs. $39.95. All materials appearing in Bicycle Paper are the the mark of self-preservation. His final season sole property of Bicycle Paper. No reprinting or any other use is allowed without the written permission of the Publisher or Editor. Unsolicited contributions are welcome. All manuscripts should be accompa- nied by self-addressed, stamped envelope. Write or call for editorial guidelines and deadlines. Bicycle Paper is listed in Consumer Magazine and Agri Media Source SRDS.

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In the cool of the predawn morning, I lit There is meanness in this world and I ignore Commuting With Angels and Demons ... the bike up like a holiday tree and pedaled for it at my peril. But for Pete’s sake, I’m towing downtown. When I say “the bike” I’m referring a trail-a-bike and a trailer. He’s gotta see that And It’s Not Even 7 a.m. to the entire 16-foot muletrain set up — tandem, there’s kids in this equation. I’m projecting here, By Jo e “Me t a l Co w b o y ” Ku r m a sk i e and bad — due to an uneven mix of things like trail-a-bike and trailer — which, after pedaling but his response might be something about my outgoing personality, a shoot-from-the-hip 3,000 miles of Canada fully loaded, isn’t that cyclists not having a sense of humor. I don’t I swear I don’t look for trouble, for things approach to problem solving, my lack of shame, hard to navigate without passengers confront ... except to mouth the to happen to me on a bike, but it seems that and on account of being more spinal column or gear, but it does draw looks. I word “loser” as I round the turn more often than not, when I pedal out the than cerebral cortex. imagine myself the bicycle version and head for home. What? I was driveway, they do. Or I’m just one of those people. of a school bus before the kids load smiling as I did it and he might A couple of fellow bike travelers who have Take this morning’s ride for instance. I on for the day. not have seen it. dogeared my books dropped me an e-mail from thought I was scheduled to appear on the lo- It’s peaceful at that hour, the first All the same, that felt good. south of the equator: cal NBC affiliate’s morning show. Not owning light bathing Mount Hood in pink I chanced a look back to see “Joe, we’re halfway through Central Amer- a television is no excuse for misreading the as I maneuver over the Broadway if he’d gone all Stephen King’s ica and not much has happened...” producer’s e-mail, but in my defense, “Pioneer bridge and arrive in the square to Christine on me, but it’s far worse “I pedaled downtown this morning and all Courthouse Square Studios at 6:45” could have see a group of students — a band or than that. hell broke loose,” I replied. meant a.m. or p.m. I’ve always done morning chorus — holding a banner in front “Yikes!” I actually said the Is it me? I haven’t conducted a scientific shows, not the evening news. Portland has of The Today Show-style window. word out loud. study on why this is the case. No one seems come a long way in the bike world, baby, when Teenagers are not easily impressed, I’d left the trail-a-bike and willing to part with grant money for such an I’m prime time. Often mistaken for homeless but they turned in unison to have a trailer detached in front of the undertaking, and the fact that I’m not a trained on wheels back in the day, we’re now the ac- look at my rig; smiles and gasps. I had a look studio window. With the panniers and equip- scientist poses a real challenge. If I had to take tive family feel good segment at the end of the at their poster, and gave them the thumbs up. ment inside the trailer, I calculated that I’d just a guess, I’d say I’m a trouble magnet — good telecast. Or it’s a slow news cycle. We all looked into the window of the studio. displayed more than $1,000 worth of gear in Less excitement there, just green screens and Portland’s “living room” unattended. a weatherman pointing around the solid col- As I pedaled back downtown, standing Bicycle Trivia ored screen as if he was swatting mosquitoes. up and hammering the muletrain ala the bell I took the hitch off the trailer to bring the rig lap of a contested race, I wondered how long The Season’s First Monument “La Classica di Primavera!” into the studio, but my escort was nowhere to my possessions (some of the few possessions I The Sprinter’s Classic, the longest Classic, not enormously challenging, the final kilometers be found. actually care about) would remain on display. the easiest Classic to finish and the hardest of this Italian Classic are filled with short, sharp “I’m not sure what he told you, but I don’t Twenty minutes is a lifetime to tempt people to win... climbs or “Capi,” the last of which, the Poggio, is have you on the schedule,” the network em- in the big city. Perhaps the glee club or band MILAN-SAN REMO right before the finish on the broad Via Roma in ployee said after I got his attention by banging members had watched over it in my absence. Nearly 300 kilometers in length with a beauti- the famous coastal town on the Mediterranean on the studio door. When I mentioned which I wouldn’t even care if they’d rifled through it ful route that is winding and often narrow but sea. What a start to the season. host I was to be chatting with he offered a for stuff, as long as the bulk of it was still there. sympathetic smile, “That’s our evening news. Maybe the early rising criminals would mistake Q1. Englishman Mark Cavendish was an exciting, last-minute winner in last year’s centenary I guess we’ll see you back here in 12 hours.” it for a piece of art. There was always a chance edition, but he was not the first, or the only English-speaking rider to win a race prized Riding across the bridge for the second time the theft would be caught on the local news and traditionally dominated by the Italian hosts. Can you name the other English-speaking in as many minutes, I noticed the sun was peek- morning show. Cameras were rolling. winners and their years of victory? ing between the buildings and the mountains It’s a good thing I didn’t stop for that for- Q2. The home rider’s finest years were from 1914 (Ugo Agostoni) through 1950 (Gino Bartali) now. Even though I’m not a morning person, tifying Snapple before turning around for my where the Italians won every edition except one. Do you know the year and the rider? it was a fine way to greet the day, a few hours trailer. The security gal had already locked it Hint: He was Belgian. earlier than I prefer, but my blood was going up and called the police to take it to impound. Q3. While this great race has recently fallen to sprinters, it has also been won by many Cam- and I felt some color in my face. Fully alive, I’m I arrived at the same time as the cops. Another pionissimo’s of the Grand Tours and some of the sport’s greatest riders ever. Who was the never better than when I’m in the saddle. minute and my gear might have been swal- last Grand Tour Champion to win here? How about the last Tour de France Champion? Suddenly I hear, “Hit em, Hit em, lowed up in red tape and hidden away like the Q4. Not surprisingly, Italy has won the most editions with 50. Which nation has the second- Hit em.” boxed-up Holy Grail at the end of “Raiders Of highest tally? It came from a brain trust behind the wheel The Lost Ark.” Q5. Italian riders have taken the top three positions a startling 34 times. When was the last of a truck the size of which should be reserved As I pedaled over the bridge ... again, I time this happened? for folks running ranches or mining operations felt fortunate that the trouble — good and bad Answers on page 15 in the Outback. Waiting kitty-corner at the light — that I’d attracted had left me upright and as I took the right turn, he made eye contact as enjoying my third sunrise. he tossed out his twisted cheer, closing it out Of course the day’s still young... Dave Campbell has been writing his race trivia He has since turned his attention to triathlons with a loathing little smile. Was he rooting or column for different Northwest publications since representing the US at the World Championships egging on the car beside me? 1992. He began racing in 1982 in Wyoming, moving in 2004 and 2008. He can be heard announcing The vast majority of drivers are accom- Joe Kurmaskie rides a bike for the joy of it. His to Oregon in 1987. He was the 1992 Oregon Best the occasional bike race. Dave is a High School modating, pleasant and watchful, but when a next book, “Mud, Sweat and Gears: One Fam- All-Around Rider and chosen in 1993’s Bicycle science & Health teacher as well as cross-country guy like this affirms the stereotype you have ily’s Rowdy Adventure Across Canada on Seven Paper “Top 10 in the Northwest,” as an elite cyclist. coach in Newport, Oregon. to see it for what it is — self-loathing ... or evil. Wheels,” is now available. For more information go to www.metalcowboy.com HARVEY GRAD Attorney at Law Cycling accident? Injury claim? No Charge for Initial Consultation Member of Cascade Bicycle Club Former Member of STP Executive Committee 135 Park Ave. N Suite 200 Renton, WA 98055 425.204.1890 e-mail: [email protected]

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“In s u r a n c e “ f r o m Pa g e 1 debt. While insurance companies in countries The medical benefit is an “excess” policy, such as Canada and England have offered bike meaning it will only pay out after your other typically refuse to pay medical bills until all policy will not cover such claims, but your insurance to cyclists for some time now, there health coverage, if any, is exhausted. Theft available PIP coverage has been exhausted. 2) homeowners/renters insurance may provide was no such coverage available in the United coverage is subject to a deductible, which is If you are unable to work due to an accident, liability coverage. You will not be able to recover States until recently. A Texas-based company the greater sum of either $250 or ten percent your lost wages may be covered by the motor- bodily injury damages such as those outlined called Clipp, Inc. now offers basic bike insur- of the bike’s value, up to a maximum of $500. ist’s PIP policy, your PIP policy, the driver’s in section 3 above, but because PIP is “no fault” ance to cyclists, and sometime around March Additional benefits include a mandatory annual liability policy and/or your automobile Un- coverage, your medical bills may still be cov- 1, 2010, Clipp will be extending its coverage three-hour safety-training seminar through the derinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. Like PIP, ered by the driver’s PIP, your PIP and/or your to cyclists in Washington, Oregon, California, League of American Bicyclists. UIM insurance is an optional coverage that health insurance. Likewise, related wage loss Virginia and Illinois. While this new bike insurance does not most drivers carry as part of their The basic plan will provide all the coverages available through automobile policy, and it covers a cost $99 per year and pro- automobile, homeowners/renters and health cyclist if the driver who caused the vides $1,000 in property insurance, it does provide some basic coverage accident does not have adequate damage, $1,000 medical and for the cyclist who does not own a car, have liability insurance. 3) Your bodily $25,000 accidental death and medical insurance or own a home. For more injury damages, including pain theft coverages. Clipp’s bike information, go to getclipp.com. and suffering, disfigurement, loss insurance will not provide Locating the right coverage to satisfy your of enjoyment of life, etc. may be any sort of liability coverage cycling claim can be a complicated puzzle. covered by the motorist’s liability should the cyclist injure some- While the above scenarios are typical, remember policy and/or your UIM coverage. one else. Nor will it provide that each situation is different and outcomes 4) Your property damage is cov- UIM coverage for damages depend on the facts of each individual case, ered by the driver’s auto liability such as pain and suffering, the wording of the applicable insurance policy insurance. disfigurement or loss of enjoy- and the laws of specific jurisdictions. If you are Sections one through four ment of life should the cyclist involved in a cycling accident, please consult above assume that the driver who be injured by someone who with both your insurance agent and a competent you hit is insured. If the car was does not have adequate insur- cycling attorney. not insured, your automobile PIP ance. The property, medical If someone who is not insured injures you, or you simply crash on your own, and UIM coverage would step in and theft benefits are on a Ride Safely! you could face a mountain of debt. to cover your damages, except for “per occurrence” basis, which the property damages (i.e. your bike, accesso- may be covered by either or both PIP policies. means it’s possible to file multiple claims per ries, etc.). In this case, you could make a claim Your property damage may be covered by your year if the need arises. Property damage is John Duggan is an avid cyclist and Seattle with your homeowners/renters insurance, but homeowners/renters insurance, but as stated subject to a $500 deductible and is for a prede- attorney who represents injured cyclists. He is a such a claim may not be worthwhile to pursue above, the claim may not be worthwhile. termined amount, established upon purchasing member of the Cascade Bicycle Club, Bicycle Alli- because of the deductible and the impact on What if you do not own a car or a home, or the policy and by paying an additional $15 for ance of Washington, League of American Bicyclists future premiums. do not have health insurance or renters insur- every $1,000 increase in coverage. For example, and the Washington State Association for Justice. Bike v. Car (cyclist at fault): ance? If this is the case and someone who is if you wanted to insure your bike for $5,000, you He is also a proud sponsor of six cycling teams. not insured injures you, or you simply crash He can be reached at 206-343-1888, or JohnD@ If you cause an accident and damage the would pay a premium of $159 ($99 for the first on your own, you could face a mountain of warrenduggan.com car or injure its occupants, your automobile $1,000 plus $60 for additional $4,000).

Bicycle Paper April 2010 - 5 from page 1 “Ut i l i t y “ f r o m Pa g e 1 Lind believes his product has the potential university grounds keeping and pizza delivery to bring to funeral services what they have been — an unexpected economic stimulus. Richmond arranges for materials like Sunset Hill Cemetery in Eugene, Ore., has missing all along. “It encourages those who The variable in this equation is the intro- woodchips to be delivered by the companies committed its worldly efforts to facilitating attend to participate in honoring their loved duction of larger franchise companies. Not who supply them, and unlike larger, more “green” funeral services. Over the last two ones. A bicycle procession along bike trails surprisingly, these companies are highly at- commercial landscape outfits, Garden Cycles years, residents of the city have gotten used is just like a normal procession, but without tuned to their market and recognize the eco- does not haul organic matter off site, a service to seeing the funeral home’s hand-built, pedal- the need for a police escort.” Though no fu- nomic benefits of cycling. typically requiring gas-powered trucks. powered hearse tooling about town. With its nerals have yet used the bike hearse since its Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches is one Further north, in Port Townsend, Wash., long wheelbase and hooded cargo bay, the spe- construction almost three years ago, Lind says such company. In King County alone, the fran- another independent business owner operates cialized creation is a variant of the traditional simply having it has been wonderful for busi- chise has more than 20 walk-in locations, 15 on a similar scale. Fisherman Rick Oltman of rickshaw, hovering between practicality and ness and getting people to think outside their percent of which deliver orders exclusively by Cape Cleare Fishery delivers his goods to lo- Tim Burton’s latest movie. realm of experience. bicycle. Exactly the way a delivery pizza chain cal restaurants, co-ops and farmers markets The list of old and new companies using employs drivers rather than contracting a taxi personally, by bike. Towing a self-fabricated bikes goes on. Rainier Rickshaw in Seattle, service, Jimmy John’s simply employs its own trailer that can carry more than 300 pounds Standing Stone Brewery in Ashland, Ore., and deliverers, primarily college-aged riders who of fish, Oltman pedals the city on his custom many less-publicized versions of the same gen- work exclusively for Jimmy John’s, receiving a Surly Big Dummy, a stout, steel-framed machine eral concept are sprouting up in cities across base hourly pay (unlike courier services, which built to haul. the Northwest. With each new company, the often pay commission only), and tips. Like Richmond, Oltman is a cyclist first, possibilities expand further. From a business standpoint, the idea is a businessman second, and the size and scale of Employees of Pedal Power Delivery Service smart one. Locations like the one in Pioneer his operation is naturally conducive to cycling. in Portland, Ore., perhaps have jobs that are Square in downtown Seattle can deliver more And though the decision to bike has landed Photo courtesy of Joe Bikes the most traditional in design. They are a basic orders by bike, per lunch hour, than would One of Joe Bike’s utilitarian creations. him a more substantial presence in his com- bicycle delivery service, on-call to transport ev- ever be possible by car. Issues of conflict for the munity, as well as greater exposure for Cape But owner Wade Lind insists, “It’s no gim- erything from burritos, to flowers, to affidavits. average downtown traveler, the biggest being Cleare, the true reward lies in adjusting work mick.” And he’s right. Sunset Hill is the only The important difference is that they function parking, are eliminated completely. Riders come to fit his personal interests. His response to completely “green” funeral home in the North- through a listing of registered businesses. and go quickly, which means fewer of them are the success of his business is simply, “I like to west. Cremations are done by a specialized An unexpected bonus of this movement needed — one method of cutting costs — and ride my bike.” machine that is two-thirds more energy-efficient back toward bicycles is that other jobs are be- the standard four-hour shifts results in fewer This love for cycling is, in most cases, cou- than traditional models. Coffins are built using ing created. There are more needs to be filled, full-time employees. pled with an already established way of life — only sustainable, regional tree species. Every more niches within the market. In other words, The drawbacks land on the shoulders of low impact, sustainable — one aptly described aspect of their practice is dictated to leave the more jobs. Portland builder, Joe Bike, designs the riders themselves, the self-fashioned ren- with keywords that are now tossed around like least environmental impact possible. Ironically, and manufactures stout yet elegant cargo bikes egades dodging traffic, typically on a fixed-gear. auto makers once used “high-performance” and the idea for his machine occurred while Lind that are increasing in demand because of local They’re still the working stiffs, the last of a dy- “luxury.” The key difference is that most of the and friend Jan Beasely, an avid cyclist, were bike businesses. In just two years since the ing trade. They’ll most likely hang on in some companies integrating bicycles were actually sitting inside a McDonalds. company started selling its products, Joe Bike way or another, though the scene is changing designed with sustainability in mind. And even “I actually drew out the first blueprint on a has found buyers in Pedal Power and other constantly. The good news is that others are the most unconventional examples are rooted McDonald’s hamburger box,” he said. “Three local businesses, including cleaning services, working hard to change it for the better, even in some form of eco-friendly logic. weeks later we had our first model built.” if they are of the old school.

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an easier reach; I spent more time in the drops soak up the bumps nicely. The only drawback Milani Bikes - Handmade Italian Luxury during the two weeks I tested the N109 than I I could find was their height, as they tend to By Da r r e n De n ckl a u sic steel lugs of the past. Branford Bike is the have in the past two years on my own. get “snagged” during a strong side wind, so only Milani dealer in the U.S. - so you’re not The frame is incredibly stiff, lightweight it behooves the captain of the ship to pay at- I’m ruined. And I saw it coming the moment going to see many of them at your local races and surprisingly supple, and the Carbon Ultra tention to sudden gusts such as large passing I walked into Branford Bike in Seattle. There or club rides. fork ads to that suppleness. As stated before, vehicles. The Zipp 88/188 hubset provides a before me was a line of high-end road bikes, The N109 Carbon Ultra is beautiful, with the paint was done tastefully and, unlike many stiff and responsive feel and roll smoothly. The many of them made from carbon fiber, the oversized tubing and a classy black, white and race bikes, not over-the-top. The seatstays and freehub buzzes like an angry hornet, which I material used by top pro riders and weekend red paint job. Branford’s Doug Speers built chainstays have a sleek and sexy warriors alike. Rodd Wagner, the shop’s owner, it with the following: Campagnolo Record s-bend, making the rear triangle offered me the opportunity to test out a couple components, Zipp 404 wheelset (carbon), Zipp more compact and closer to the of bikes from Italian frame makers, Milani. I Contour SL bars (carbon), Look LS stem (car- rear wheel. I found the ride char- bon), FSA K-Force seat post (carbon), acteristics particularly pleasing, FSA integrated headset, and Michelin especially after gaining more con- Lithion tires. I could hardly bare my fidence and learning the intricacies excitement to ride it when Doug said of its race-oriented geometry. The to me, “Just so you know, that’s about bike likes speed and it tracks in- a $9,000 bike.” I almost choked on my credibly well. tongue as I swallowed - I’ve never rid- The Campagnolo Record den a bike in this price range before. 11-speed groupo is about as good The timing couldn’t have been bet- as it gets. Smooth and lightning ter, as the upcoming weekend’s forecast fast shifts were almost effortless, Photo by Bicycle Paper was sunny with temperatures in the and ramping up to the 50-tooth big The Milani Replica. mid-50s. Add to that, my longtime ring while simultaneously drop-

Photo by Bicycle Paper friend Aaron Erbeck called and said he ping the rear derailleur down was an amazing found both meditative and menacing in a yin/ wanted to do a big ride - perfect. So we experience in itself - I couldn’t help thinking that yang sort of way. The Milani N109 Ultra Carbon. planned a century route consisting of maybe Campy did this on purpose, as I found A pair of Michelin Lithion clinchers (700 x will probably never look at my own bike the smooth roads, significant climbs and a 20-mile shifting with my middle fingers was like flip- 23c) finished out the wheelset. They gave me same way again. stretch of Rails-to-Trails gravel (or as Aaron calls ping off my invisible competitors. The brakes ample confidence and I often found myself div- Handmade bicycles are a boon in today’s it, “Vitamin G”) to make things interesting. do what they are designed for and the guys ing into corners at high speeds, at times scaring mass produced bike frame market. Founded in The first thing I noticed was the handlebar at Branford had them adjusted perfectly. The myself. Not bad for a fairly inexpensive tire. 1927 by racer and craftsman Natale Milani, the width. At 44 centimeters, they were narrower super-sized (the arms are really wide) carbon The N109 has changed the way I look at company took a hiatus when he passed away in than what I was used to, but after a few miles Record crankset was responsive and stiff, and carbon fiber and high-end road bikes in general, the 1990s. In 2007, his son Celeste re-launched I realized the benefit as my arms and elbows any amount of energy I put into pedaling was and my words may fall short of describing how the company. Each frame is meticulously crafted remained inward and aerodynamic. They’re rewarded with instant acceleration. fun it was to ride. The only complaint I had with a focus on performance and aesthetics, comfortable and the oval-shaped and ergo- The Zipp 404 rims are both tall and aero- with the Milani N109, besides its hefty price drawing from both modern technology, as nomic contour of the tops are perfect for the dynamic, and they cut through headwind like see product review on page 8 seen on their carbon road bikes, and the clas- long haul. They also have a shallow bend for a Ginsu knife through melted butter. They also

Bicycle Paper April 2010 - 7 From page 7 health “Pr o d u c t Re v i e w “ f r o m Pa g e 7 Training Principles, Goal Setting and riding skills, hill climbing, strength and tempo to name a few. Mesocycles are subsequently tag, was giving it back to the guys at Branford subdivided into microcycles. These concen- to start riding my own bike again. Avoiding Injury trate on daily/weekly training goals. For STP, As luck would have it, Doug suggested I also Ka r i St u dl e y , PT a n d Er i k Mo e n , PT and then categorize the other races based on this might be as simple as achieving a certain take out the Milani’s hand-brazed steel Replica importance to your “A” race and/or personal mileage per week. model to get an idea of what they produce us- Welcome to spring! Now is the time to make motivation. Periodization is especially important for ing Columbus Spirit tubesets. The ruby colored those bike-related New Year’s resolutions a Now that you’ve determined Northwest racers who have the potential to frame with a polished steel fork is an absolute reality with longer days and drier your goals and their importance, compete at least 10 months of the year. The beauty. Built with a Campy Centaur drivetrain; weather. If not already done, start let’s talk about achieving them. periodized approach to training puts a high Campy Chorus brakes; Nitto quill stem, bars working on your seasonal goals. The periodization training model priority on the establishment of a seasonal and seatpost; and a black Brooks Swallow A bicyclist should clearly define is the most widely used planning peak and helps prioritize training to achieve saddle, this bike is a retro-style masterpiece and prioritize goals, whether it’s system in athletic training. Peri- the desired goals. This system means you will that combines vintage good looks, painstaking riding 30 miles on the Burke- odization establishes timeframes not be riding fast at all times, but following lug work and more modern geometry. Gilman Trail, completing Seattle and specific training to help achieve proper training will ensure that you achieve Going from the N109 to the Replica was to Portland (STP), or achieving your objectives. Essentially it is your objectives without risking over-use injury like getting out of a Lamborghini and firing up good race results at the local or defined by three different periods: or burnout — riding fast all the time is a surefire a Cadillac. The ride characteristics can best be national level. Organized train- macrocycles, mesocycles and mi- recipe for both of these hazards.

described as damp yet responsive, and the Rep- ing will help you achieve your Photo by Bicycle Paper crocycles. The macrocycle is the Rest and recovery are equally important lica made me realize why I enjoy steel bikes so objectives and avoid injury or Accomplishing your goal. overall interval of time available as the training you perform. They should be much. It goes without saying that acceleration is physiological burnout. to prepare toward achieving your incorporated into your structured plan to allow slower to achieve than on a carbon bike, but once A common way to organize and prioritize ultimate goal. For example, if completing STP your body the time to make necessary physi- it gets going, it simply flies. Again, Branford your events is to use the “A, B, C” system. Let in one day were your target objective, your ological adaptations to meet your desired level did a great job fine-tuning the drivetrain, and “A” represent your most important event(s), macrocycle would be now until the day of STP. of performance. the Centaur groupo shifted seamlessly. for example, riding STP. Ask yourself whether If your goal were to compete in the 2014 Winter Consider a cycling coach or professional Coming in at just under $2,000 for the frame you are: Riding to complete? Set a personal Olympics, the next four years would be your with exercise science training to assist you in and fork, the Replica is a more affordable choice. record? Achieve a target average speed? Weigh large macrocycle. the design of a personalized periodized plan. However, comparing the two bikes would be 10 pounds less by the event’s date? Figure out Your training plan can be further divided This approach to training will help you success- like evaluating apples and oranges, as they are whichever specific aspect is most important for into smaller, more specific phases once the mac- fully achieve your ambitions, while avoiding two different beasts altogether. you to achieve, and make that your “A” goal. rocycle is established. There are usually three goal-stopping complications. So if you are in the market for a high Of the remaining aspects, which are im- phases in a macro — preparation, competition/ performance handmade bike that stands out portant but are more foundational and will events and transitions. Each phase can then among the industry’s giants (no pun intended, help in measuring your progress toward your be divided into more clearly defined periods Kari Studley has been a Physical Therapist Giant(r)), Milani will surely turn heads. Stop “A” goal? Based on personal and practical referred to as mesocycles and microcycles. A since 2006 and races mountain bike and cyclo- by Branford Bike and check out some of their significance, prioritize those as your “B” and mesocycle is generally four to eight weeks long cross professionally. She is joining Corpore Sano inventory. It’s a comfy atmosphere and their “C” goals. If your objectives are centered on and focuses on developmental targets which Physical Therapy in Kenmore as a treating physical friendly staff knows their bikes, on the retail racing, determine which one or two races are in our STP example could be base mileage, therapist and bicycle biomechanist. To get in touch and service side of things. most important to you in terms of success, speed endurance, pedaling efficiency, group with her visit www.corporesanopt.com

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“He l m e t “ f r o m Pa g e 1 Riding Style Choose the right helmet for the right activ- For standard road and mountain bike ity; bicycle helmets can be used for standard that, kids generally fit in their helmet for quite a dial at the back, they often come in multiple riding, CPSC standard helmets, which bal- in-line skating or roller skating, too. However, a while, thus avoid buying one that’s too big to sizes. The advantage of this shorter type band ance comfort and weight against the chance if you expect to use a bike helmet for skate- allow for the child to grow into. They won’t. is that it cinches the head less tightly while still of a fall, are lighter and more ventilated than boarding or aggressive in-line skating, choose Comfort and Extra Features providing a proper fit. multi-impacts, such as motorcycle helmets. one that meets the skateboard standard (ASTM Other features you might want to consider Most cyclists don’t intend to fall frequently, F1492 or Snell N-94). Although they are heavier Most helmets use pads of different thick- are the number of vents, style of buckles, and so a one-fall helmet that is well-ventilated and and have less vents, these are designed for nesses to ensure a snug fit. Many helmets also visor. More air vents usually mean a higher lightweight is most desirable. Bike helmets are several falls. have an adjustable band inside the helmet, price tag. If you ride in hot weather or sweat designed for one crash, so you should replace which can be dialed to easily adjust to size. It Tips for Proper Helmet Fit a lot, consider spending a little more for extra yours if you fall on it. also allows for quick readjustment if you want Once you have chosen your helmet, make ventilation. Most helmets have locking buckles Helmets labeled “multi-sport” usually have to add a sweatband or hat underneath. Some sure you fit it properly. When in doubt, ask a and clips — look for these if you don’t want a hard plastic outer shell with smaller vents, and manufacturers call this dial-and-band system professional at a bike shop or at a helmet sale to readjust your helmet every week. Test out the shell covers more of the head; these meet the “universal fit,” and they come in only one for help. buckles and clips to see how easy the locking same CPSC standard and are an equally good size. A drawback to this adjustment method is 1. Position mechanism is to use. Many models also include choice for basic road or mountain bike riding. that it often doesn’t fit the smallest or biggest Place the helmet so that it rests level on a snap-on sun visor. Beyond vents, buckles and Also, many teens and recreational skateboarders heads very well. Others come with a band that your head, just above the ears, with one to two visors, more expensive helmets usually have a wear this type, although they are popular with extends only three-quarters of the way around finger-widths of space between the eyebrows broader choice of color and styles. a broad variety of bicyclists as well. the inside of the helmet; also adjustable with and the brim of the helmet. 2. Pads Put foam pads inside the helmet so that it feels comfortable but snug. Or use the dial adjuster to achieve the same result. Often you can combine pads and dial-in adjustment. Typically, most users need to put a thicker pad at the front to help prevent the helmet from slipping off the forehead. 3. Straps Adjust the junction of the front and back straps so that the buckles or clips rest just under the ears. Clips and straps should form a “y” shape under the earlobes and rest firmly against the head. The chinstrap should be snug but not constricting — you should be able to fit one or

Photos by Bicycle Paper two fingers under the strap when buckled. The proper way to wear a helmet. Straps are just Regardless of how good the helmet fits it won’t An exposed forehead leaves you particularly 4. Tightness below the ears and brim is two finger-widths do any good if it isn’t properly secured. vulnerable during a head-on collision. If you can push the helmet off of your above eyebrows. forehead when buckled, then you need to make some important adjustments. Tighten (shorten) the front straps to the junction under the ears, while leaving the back straps in the same posi- tion. Also, adjust the dial tightness or padding thickness and position, especially in the front (and/or back) if needed. Try the “Eyes, Ears, and Mouth” test to check your fit. Look up with your eyes to make sure you can see the brim of the helmet. Check that the buckles rest just below your ears, almost touching where the earlobes attach to the head. Tighten the chinstrap so that when you open your mouth you can feel slight pressure on the top of your head. Finally, make sure you are not able to push the helmet off of your forehead. Selecting and adjusting a helmet that is right for you is important. Test a few before making your final purchase, you’ll be more inclined to wear it if it fits properly and meets your ventila- tion and color standards. Happy riding.

References 1. Bicycle Helmet Safety In- stitute: bhsi.org/stats.htm 2. Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: “Helmets for Large Heads.” bhsi.org/bighead.htm

Julie Salathé has been the Education Director at the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Founda- tion in Seattle for 10 years, and has fitted more than 10,000 helmets since. Cascade provides educa- tional programs for both kids and adults and sells low-cost helmets in Seattle. For more information about Cascade’s programs, visit www.cascade.org.

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and mystery challenges. Beginners to advanced. Knobby Tire Series Moderate navigation. Solo or teams of 2 or 4. Mar 28–Aug 7 Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s Most Approximated finish time 4-8 hours. Bryan Tasaka, Various, ID. Series of 7 events. State Champion- MOMAR, mindovermountain.com ship Series. Overall standings calculated on points May 23: Duck Bill Thrill Triathlon counting 4 best results. If move up on points, half Comprehensive Bicycle Calendar Fall Creek, OR. Olympic distance, open water points will follow you. Check website for more 700m swim, 25-mile bike, 6-mile run. Relay, Events details. Events on: 3/28, 5/1, 5/8, 6/12, 6/19, All events are listed chronologically within their respective sections: (clinics, expositions, lectures, etc.), co-ed, high school and solo categories. 7/24, 8/7. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, Camps, Multisport (events that include cycling as part of the competition), Series (competitions where cumulative uoregon.edu/~ducktri/DBT knobbytireseries.com May 30: Onion Man Triathlon point standings are awarded), Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing (competition featuring singletrack and other Oregon Super D Series Walla Walla, WA. Bennington Lake. 1,500m swim, off-road riding), Mountain Bike Touring (rides featuring singletrack and off-road riding), Road Racing (bicycle 40km bike, 10km run. Start 9am. Dan Elsom, Jan 1; May 30; Aug 29; Sep 5 competition), Road Touring (road rides of various distances and for any type of bicycle), Track (velodrome-type wwmultisports.com Various, OR. Series of 4 events, 3 to count events). To conserve space, we’ve chosen to run websites only, on events where both website and email are avail- May 30: Ski To Sea Race for overall. Pts awarded 12 deep. Race #2 at Bellingham, WA. Go downhill 85 miles from Mt Willamette Pass, date TBD. Brandon Ontiveros, able. If you are an organizer and your event is not listed, or if the information listed changes, contact us and we Baker Ski Area to Bellingham Bay. 7 legs - cross- oregonsuperd.com will gladly update the calendar. Please send your event information in the same style and format seen here. country ski, DH ski/snowboard, running, road Pistis STXC Series All aspects of this event calendar are copyright 2010 Bicycle Paper. This calendar may not be transmitted or bike, canoe, MTB and sea kayak. Bellingham/ Aug 15, 22, 29; Sep 12, 19 Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, 360-734-1330, reproduced by any means, electronically or printed, without written consent of the publisher. skitosea.com Grants Pass, OR. 5-event series. MTB short track racing. Alternating courses, 0.9 to 1.5 miles long. Vertical climbs of 100-150’/lap. Full complement x 2.5-mile run, 10-mile MTB. Age groups from 13+. Mountain bike of categories, including a kids race for the under Eric Greager, 3 Rivers Road Runners, 509-942-7137, 12 group. Trophies and prizes will be given at last Events Camps 3rrr.org race. This event qualifies toward OBRA point totals series if you have a license. Start 5:30pm. No race on Ap r i l Ap r i l Apr 11: Ski To Sea Race Kelowna, BC. From the slopes of Big White to 9/5. Cliff McCann, Pistis Ministries, 541-944-4104, Apr 3: MVA Fundraiser Auction Apr 21–25: Wenatchee Training Camp BC Cup DH Series pistis.us the shores of City Park in Kelowna. 95km race. 6 May 2–Aug 29 Seattle, WA. Starts at 5:30pm at the Community Wenatchee, WA. 5 days of riding (50 to 125 legs - DH ski/snowboard, cross-country ski, MTB, Rivercity Oregon XC MTB Series Center at Mercer View. Tela Crane, Marymoor miles) in Wenatchee, Chelan, Plain areas. Great road biking, running, canoeing/kayaking. Teams Various, BC. Series of 7 events raced through- Mar 6–Jun 27 Velodrome Association, 206-957-4555, for building spring mileage. Ride options each day, out BC. Best 7 results count towards final series of 2-7. Russ Radi, Kelowna Ski to Sea Race Society, Various, OR. Series of 10 XC, ST and MXC events, velodrome.org/mva some support. Includes presentation, contests and ski2sea.ca standings. Participation in the final event is not Apr 10–11: Pedal Nation other events. Stagging in East Wenatchee. Mark mandatory. Only full licensed riders are eligible for with points awarded to overall series winner. Best Apr 16–17: Snake River Sprint Triathlon 7 out of 10 counts, ties decided on placement Portland, OR. A two-wheel focused expo with Thomas, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, 206-612-4700, overall standings. Points to top 59 riders in each Lewiston, ID. 500-yard swim Friday night. 12-mile at final race. Team counts best 5 rider’s results the goal of promoting and celebrating all things northwestcrank.com race. Cash prize for pro/elite riders. Events on: bike and 2-mile run on Saturday. Limit 200. Mike per race. See individual events for location and related to bicycling. The largest display of bicycle 5/1, 5/23, 6/4, 6/20, 7/3, 7/31, 8/28. Tanya Ma y Collins, Lewis-Clark State College, start times. 25 categories, individual and team technology & innovation, bicycle frames, gear, Camposano, Cycling BC, 604-737-3034, lcsc.edu/crosscountry/2010snakerivertriathlon.html standings. Events on: 3/6, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, apparel, travel, fitness, ride events, & nutrition May 15–16: Dirt Series MTB Camp cyclingbcmtb.ca Apr 17: Wenatchee Marathon 5/15, 5/30, 6/6, 6/20, 6/27. Oregon MTB Series in Oregon. Presented at the Oregon Convention N. Vancouver, BC. Learn new skills, increase your Wenatchee, WA. Marathon, marathon relay, BC Cup XC Series Directors, mudslingerevents.com/2010-oregon-xc- Center. Aaron McBride, Pedal Nation Events, confidence, enjoy the sport like never before. half-marathon and 10k. Start at Centennial Park. May 8–Aug 1 mtb-series 503-887-9084, pedalnationevents.com Personalized instruction, professional program- ming, and an incredibly skilled, enthusiastic, and wenatcheemarathon.com Various, BC. Series of 7 events raced through- West Side MTB Series Apr 25: U-District Street Scramble Apr 25: Mt. Rainier Duathlon out BC. Best 5 results count towards final series Seattle, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints supportive coaching staff. World class women’s Feb 21; Mar 7, 21, 28; Apr 11, 18 only instructional weekend camps for beginner, Enumclaw, WA. Enumclaw Expo Center. Age standings. Participation in the final event is not marked on a map can you find in 90 or 180 SeaTac. WA. 6-event series. Points awarded to intermediate, and advanced riders. Jo Fergie, Dirt group, relay 2 or 3 person. Long course: 5-mile mandatory. Only fully licensed riders are eligible minutes? On foot or bike, solo or team, compete each finisher at each event. Best 4 out of 6 results Series, 604-484-6238, dirtseries.comRoad tour cal run, 28.8-mile bike, and 3.8-mile run. Short course: for overall standings. Points to top 59 riders in to win or just have fun exploring the city. Great 1.6-mile run, 14.4-mile bike and 3.8-mile run. USAT each race. Cash prizes for pro/elite riders. Catego- count for overall. U-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40+ divi- family activity. Award ribbons for various cat- sanction. BuDu Racing, buduracing.com ries for 10 years old to 50+. Events on: 5/8, 5/22, sions, Beginner, Sport, Expert/Open, Singlespeed egories. Refreshments at finish. Start at University 5/30, 6/13, 6/27, 7/3, 7/31. Tanya Camposano, categories. Start times, Beg: 9:30am, Expert: Heights Center. Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, multisport Ma y Cycling BC, 604-737-3034, cyclingbcmtb.ca 10:30am, Sport/SS: 12pm. Rory Muller, BuDu 206-291-8250, streetscramble.com Racing, 260-920-3983, buduracing.com May 1: 22nd Annual Elk Beaver Utra Fluidride Cup Technical DH Victoria, BC. 50km, 50 miles or 100km trail run, Wild Rockies XC Series Ma y series May 29–30; Jun 25–27; Jul 9–11; Aug 20–22; also 26.2-mile first time marathon. Start 6am. 10km Apr 10–Sep 4 May 1–31: Bike to Work Month - Group BCUTS loop around the lakes. Part of BCUTS. Carlos Cas- Sep 24–26 Various, ID. Best 8 out of 10 results count towards Health Commuter Challenge tillo, Harriers, pih.bc.ca/elk-beaver-ultra.html Various, BC, WA, ID, OR. 5-race series. Practice Mar 13–Sep 18 final standings for XC series. Custom medals for Puget Sound. Ride your bike to work. Join the May 8: The Fiasco in Pasco on Friday and Saturday, race on Sunday. Best 30-day Commute Challenge. Challenge your Various, BC. 8 ultra trail running series. Distances top 3, prize drawings at every race. Events on: Pasco, WA. International XC Course on Road 36. three (including the final) counts toward the co-workers, your friends and your family to give vary between 50km and 100 miles. Overall calculat- 4/10, 5/29, 6/26, 7/3, 9/4. Darren Lightfield, 5km run, 30km bike, 5km run. The course is all overall series. Lindsay Harper, Fluidride Racing, up the gas and put the pedal to the pavement. ed on best 3 results out of 7 races. Events on: 3/13, Wild Rockies, 208-388-1971, wildrockies.com dirt and sand trails. All age groups. 3 Rivers Road 206-225-7311, fluidride.com Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-517-4826, cascade.org 4/10, 5/1, 7/10, 8/6, 9/5. Bruce Grant, bcuts.ca Runners, 3rrr.org Fluidride Enduro DH May 9–15: Spokane Bike to Work Week May 9: Kids’ Try-A-Tri Junior Triathlon weekly Series Spokane, WA. Countywide celebration of bike racing Apr 30–May 2; Sep 9–12 Salmon Arm, BC. For children 5-17, distances vary commuting and bike transportation. See full list Port Angeles, WA / Mt Hood, OR. Enduro racing Monday p r i l with age. Start 9am at Salmon Arm Community of activities on the website. Barb Chamberlain, A encompasses 2 or more races and winners are Portland MTB Short Track Series Center. Pool swim, flat bike course. Salmon Arm Bike to Work Spokane and SpokeFest Association, Apr 3: Beaver Freezer Sprint Triathlon determined by the lowest cumulative time. Simon Triathlon Assoc., 250-832-0998, June 21–August 2 509-869-2949, biketoworkspokane.org Corvallis, OR. Dixon Recreation Center. 500 yards Lawston, Hurricane Racing, Olympic Dirt Society, salmonarmtriathlon.com Portland, OR. The largest summer bike race series May 29: Gig Harbor Street Scramble (pool), 12-mile bike, 3-mile run. OSU triathlon club FluidrideRacing.com fundraising event. May 11: BEAST Adventure Race in the NW. Racers do multiple laps on a fun and Gig Harbor, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints Hell of a Series MXC challenging 3-5 minute course with a lot of bumps marked on a map of Gig Harbor can you find in oregonstate.edu/studentgroups/triclub/freezer Series #2 Sammamish, WA. See details in April 7th listing. May 15–Aug 21 and turns. Monday nights from 5:30 - 8pm on 90 or 180 minutes? On foot or bike, solo or team, Apr 3: Spring Classic Duathlon the infield of Portland Int’l Raceway. Your choice Portland, OR. 15-mile bike, 2 x 5km runs on flat, Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, 206-291-8250, Various, BC. 5 event series regroup the best compete to win or just have fun exploring the city. marathon races in BC. Best 3 results counts toward of MTB or cyclocross. All ages, all abilities, free Great family activity. Award ribbons for various fast courses on Marine Drive. Start 10am Qwest beastrace.com May 15: Pole, Pedal, Paddle overall for all except Pros count 4 of 5. Events kiddie races. Points 15 deep. Best 6 out of 7 count categories. Refreshments at finish. Start at Skansie Training Facility. 12-year-old+ divisions. Team op- toward overall cash. Weekly draw prizes. Kris tion. AA Sprots Ltd, racecenter.com/springclassic Bend, OR. Teams, pairs or individuals alpine ski, on: 5/15, 6/4, 6/19, 6/19, 7/23. cycling BC, Brothers Park. Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, cyclingbc.net Schamp, 503-466-9007, portlandracing.com 206-291-8250, streetscramble.com Apr 7: BEAST Adventure Race Series #1 cross-country ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and May 29–31: Left Coast Velomobile Seattle, WA. 1.5- to 3-hour weeknight adventure sprint to the finish. Starts at Mt Bachelor and ends Island Cup DH Salem STXC Gathering race involving road or MTB, running, and basic in Les Schwab Amphitheater. Mini PPP on Sunday Apr 18–Jun 13 August 9–30 for kids grade 1-6, team entry. Mt. Bachelor Sports Portland, OR. 4th annual gathering of owners of navigation. Good way for first-time adventure Various, BC. Series of 6 grassroot level events. Salem, OR. Jesse Finch Gnehm, 319-400-4567, Education Foundation, 541-388-0002, mbsef.org human powered vehicle that aerodynamically en- racers to try it. Solo or teams of 2 to 4. Refresh- Various organizers and locations. Events on: 4/18, obra.org closes the rider/bike, shielding them from weather ments at finish. Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, May 22: Junior Ridge to River Relay 5/2, 5/16, 5/22, 5/30, 6/12. islandcupseries.com Wenatchee, WA. For “mini” racers. Teams of Wednesday while enhancing speed. Velo specific rides, racing, beastrace.com Island Cup XC exhibitions and a symposium. Vendors on-site. Run Apr 10: Diez Vista 50km school-aged children tackle running, paddling, Central Oregon STXC Series biking and an obstacle course. Ages 5-12. Start Mar 14–Jun 12 in conjunction with the HPC at PIR. Craig Johnsen, Port Moody, BC. Start & finish at White Pine Beach April 14–28 760-636-0987, lcvmg.com at Sasamat Lake Regional Park. West Coast rainfor- at Walla Walla Point Park. Jennifer Korfiatis, Various, BC. Series of 7 grassroot level events. 800-258-2821, r2r.org Various organizers and locations. Most races start Bend, OR. 3-event series. Matt Plummer, Central est, gravel roads and nice trails. Max 150. Part of Oregon Racing, 541-385-7413, obra.org Family Friendly Ride or Event BCUTS. Goerge Forshaw, BCUTS, diezvista50.ca May 22: MOMAR - Squamish at noon. Events on: 3/14, 3/21, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, Supports Bicycle Alliance of WA Apr 10: Rage in the Sage Duathlon Squamish, BC. Part of Mind Over Mountain 5/22, 6/12. islandcupseries.com Adventure Race Series. 30 to 50km course. Kayak- Benton City, WA. Kiona Winery and Vineyards. Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance ing, MTB, trail running, bushwacking, rappelling of Oregon Start 9:30am. Solo, co-ed, womens only teams. 2

Bicycle Paper April 2010 - 11 mountaincalenda bike calendar r DDD STXC RS Post-race festivities include live band, bonfire, free series for details. Simon Lawton, of all ability levels. Cheryl Beatie, Bicycle Cafe and plenty of room for passing thanks to some August 4–25 beer (for racers over 21), hot food and grand FluidrideRacing.com Kamloops, bicyclecafe.com/kamloops extended double-track sections. Should clock in at raffle. Start 11am. All ages & abilities, free kiddie Various, ID. Series of 4 short track XC events raced May 9: WebCyclery Cascade about 6 miles. Part of Indie Series. Matt Hickman, races. Part of Rivercity Oregon XC MTB Series. Kris Ma y at night. Kid friendly. Bill Olson, 208-788-9184 Chainbreaker One Speed Promotion, indieseries.com Schamp, Portland Racing, portlandracing.com/mtb May 1: New XC Race - KTS #2 Bend, OR. Oregon’s biggest MTB race of the year. May 28: Black Hills Fat Tire Festival SISNA Mountain Bike Series Apr 11: West Side MTB Series #5 Kimberly, ID. This race is so new we have yet Join over 300 other riders on a great mix of fun Rapid City, SD. Event filled with races, tours, July 7–28 Lakewood, WA. Fort Steilacoom. See race series to name it! Enjoy small town Idaho and hit the singletrack, double-track and fire roads. Race on vendors, socials, food, music and more. All races Various, ID. 10th annual non-traditional ITT MTB for details. BuDu Racing, skagitcycclecenter.com public trails. Roughly 8-mile loops with plenty of many trails usually not open to public. Tandem are located at our urban mountain biking park, and race (cyclocross & singlespeed ok) at Farragut Apr 18: Cumberland DH singletrack and enough double track for passing. category. Part of Rivercity Oregon XC MTB Series. miles of singletrack trails for every skill level can be State Park. Start between 4:30-6:30pm. No license Cumberland, BC. Dodge City classic course. The many technical aspects will make for a great Chadra vanEijnbergen,webcyclery.com found within a few miles of the city limits. Parks & or experience necessary, all ages on 2 wheels Should be muddy and tacky. Part of Island Cup race no matter ability. Part of Knobby Tire Series. May 15: OreCrusher MMX Recreation, bhfattirefestival.com welcome. Free kids rides at 6pm, lots of raffle DH. islandcupseries.com Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com Squamish, BC. LeMans-style start, 40km lap race May 29–30: 24 Hours Round the Clock prizes each night and fundraiser BBQ. Ken Barrett, Apr 18: West Side MTB Series #6 May 1–2: Race the Ranch on singletrack trails. Raises funds for the Don Ross Spokane,WA. 24-hour race at Riverside State All About Adventures, Inc, 208-263-6959, Sammamish, WA. King County Soaring Eagle Kamloops, BC. Near town at the Bike Ranch. DH Secondary School’s Outdoor Leadership Program. Park. 14-mile loop for all ages and ability levels. allaboutadventures.com Park. See race series for details. BuDu Racing, on a cool and rhythmic course that will get your Part of Hell of a Series MXC. Jim Douglas, Test of Solos and teams of 2, 4, 5 or 10 and singlespeed. Wood River Cup BuDuRacing.com heart pumping. Training on Saturday, racing on Metal, 604-898-5195, testofmetal.com Onsite camping, food vendors and entertainment. Sunday. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Henry Pejril, June 2–30 Apr 24–25: Beezley Burn May 15–16: Spring Thaw MTB Festival Start noon on Saturday, end noon on Sunday. Free www.telus.net/2010bike Ashland, OR. XC on Saturday at Lithia Park - Be- kids race Sunday. Round & Round Productions, Various, ID. Series of 5 short track XC events Ephrata, WA. Saturday: short track on 3/4 mile May 2: Alberni Valley Riders ginners start 9am for 9 miles, others start 9:30am 509-455-7657, roundandround.com raced at night in June. Kid friendly. Bill Olson, course at South end of Oasis Park. Sunday: Beezly Port Alberni, BC. Part of Island Cup DH. for 23.5 miles. Kids race at 1pm. Sunday DH May 29-30: Fluidride Cup DH #1 208-788-9184 Burn cross-country on challenging, desert-like 7-mile loop with lots of short climbs and fast descents. islandcupseries.com offers a thrilling 1.7 miles, with technical sections, Whister, BC. See race series for details. Simon Pro payout $2,000, lots of prizes. Jake Maedke, May 2: Peak Sports Mudslinger tight switchbacks and a slight uphill finish. Classes Lawton, FluidrideRacing.com racing 509-754-6361, beezleyburn.com Philomath, OR. Oregon State Championships. New for every age and ability level. First riders off at May 29-30: Caribou Ridge course with new twists and some of the slickest 11am from Four Corners. A Kenda Cup Race. Part Ap r i l Apr 24–25: Bike Fest Super D Coeur d’Alene, ID. Enduro DH & DH. Jacksonville, OR. Saturday DH, Sunday Super singletrack ever. First start 10am. Beginner 12 of Rivercity Oregon XC MTB Series. Amy Warner, allgravityseries.com Apr 3: 6 Hours of Banner Forest D. Joe Davis, 541-957-2831, singlespeeddad@ miles, others 24. Course located at 35177 Tum Tum SOMBRA, 541-601-9663, somba.org/springthaw May 29–30: Idaho Velopark MTB Race clearwire.net Rd. Part of Rivercity Oregon XC MTB Series. Mike May 16: Salty Dog 6 Hour Enduro Albion, ID. State Championships events. Port Orchard, WA. From 9am-3pm. Solo and Apr 24–25: NW Cup #2 / Pro GRT Ripley, Mudslinger Events, mudslingerevents.com Salmon Arm, BC. Experience an awesome race Saturday: STXC, Sunday Dual. Part of Wild Rock- 2-person category. Limit 40. May stage race on Port Angeles, WA. At Dry Hill. 2 days practice May 8: Coyote Classic - KTS#3 course in a beautiful setting. Team of 2, solo, junior ies XC Series. Darren Lightfield, Wild Rockies, 4/4 if demand warrants. Kevin Reinkensmeyer, (Th-F), Saturday qualifier for Pro and Junior. Boise, ID. High speed rolling double-track. Tight, U15 (4-hour race) and kid’s salty puppy (1 hour) wildrockiesracing.com mtbwashington.com Sunday race. N-Dub, nwcup.com technical sagebrush singletrack, water crossings, categories. Start 10am. Tom Peasgood, Skookum May 30: Hammerfest DH Apr 10: Barking Spider Bash Apr 25: Bear Springs MTB quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs. A Cycle & Ski, 250-832-7368, skookumcycle.com Parksville, BC. DH. Part of Island Cup DH. Melba, ID. 9.5-mile loop on rolling terrain with McCubbins Gulch, OR. Saturday short track, Sun- singlespeeder’s dream. Part of Knobby Tire Series. May 16: Victoria Super D islandcupseries.com twisty descents at Hemmingway Butte. Trail run at day XC. 10, 20 & 30 miles, depending on class. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com Victoria, BC. Part of Island Cup DH. 9am, beginners at 12:40pm. 1 lap. Sport 2 and May 30: Junkyard Dog XC - BC Cup 95% singletrack. 500’-2,000’ of elevation. Single May 8–9: Sunshine Coaster - BC Cup #1 islandcupseries.com Expert/Pro 3 laps. Kids race. Tasty lunch and Surrey, BC. XC race. Great family spectator event lap format. Part of Rivercity Oregon XC MTB Se- Roberts Creek, BC. Known for its extremely fun May 22–23: Pivot Mach 5 - BC Cup beverages. This is desert racing at its finest! AMBC – easy urban access. Good climbing with tight and ries. Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, 503-272-0146, course, the race will use the same trails as last Nanaimo, BC. 5.6km-long course starts out on national race. Part of Wild Rockies XC Series. Dar- windy technical singletrack. Cap of 120 racers. skibowl.com year’s Rat Race. The course has a 6km inside loop a slight uphill grade then straight up a climb. At ren Lightfield, Wild Rockies, 208-587-9530, Part of BC Cup XC Series. SORCE, Apr 25: Hammerfest XC that allows for repeated descents down “Pumpkin the top it connects with the DH course. Rip down sorcebikeclub.org wildrockiesracing.com Patch”- and yes, that means you do not have to Nanaimo’s infamous Roller Coaster Trail. Head Apr 11: Cumberland XC Parksville, BC. Part of Island Cup XC. May 30: Oregon Super D #1 islandcupseries.com climb it! Saturday XC, Sunday DH. Part of BC Cup into Expo and tight twisty singletrack. XC on Satur- Cumberland, BC. Part of Island Cup XC. XC Series. sunshinecoaster.ca Hood River, OR. Held in Post Canyon. Drop 3600’ Apr 25: West Coast Super D day, DH on Sunday. Part of BC Cup DH Series, BC in 7 miles with 500’ of climbing. See race series for islandcupseries.com May 9: Duncan XC Cup XC Series, Island Cup XC/DH. Oak Bay Bikes, Apr 11: Horning’s Hustle Belcarra, BC. 12-15-minute runs. Open to 13+. details. Brandon Ontiveros, oregonsuperd.com Start noon. Gord Longden, westcoastracing.ca Duncan, BC. Cobble Hill. Part of Island Cup XC. xfusionraceweekend.blogspot.com North Plains, OR. Held at Horning’s Hideout. islandcupseries.com May 30: Sisters Stampede XC Apr 30–May 2: Fluidride Enduro DH #1 May 23: Whidbey Island Mudder - Sisters, OR. Part of Rivercity Oregon XC MTB 5-mile cloverleaf course with ups and downs, May 9: Unicorn 5000 Indie #1 fire roads, singletrack, and a fun water crossing. Hood River, OR. 3 day event. Friday is a practice Series. Mike Ripley, 541-847-3030, day, Saturday & Sunday are race days. See race Kamloops, BC. DH with an amazing course on Langley, WA. Course features terrain for every mudslingerevents.com Harper Mountain. The race is designed for riders racer: climbs, tight singletrack, berms, switchbacks Road calendar

5 in both categories overall. Only the High Desert first race at 6:15pm. GC at the end of each month. hot spots vary depending on daylight. Cash and at 7pm. Nightly cash and primes. Points 6 deep. series Road Race and Table Rock Road Race count for Chris Swan, 541-556-8815, racemondaynight.com merchandise prizes. Bring canned food and receive Overall on points. Unsanctioned event. David BC Masters Series the Oregon Cup, not the omniums. Events on: discount on entry fee (up to 3 cans, $1/can). Douglas, wsbaracing.com 2/28, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/16, 5/22, 7/10. OBRA, Tuesday Benefits the Oregon Food Bank. Start times: Cat 4/5 Apr 18; May 2, 22–23; Jun 5, 6, 13, 19–20, 27; obra.org 6:05pm; Cat 3/4 6:30pm; Cat 1/2/3 6:45pm. Jeff Fresh Air TT & Duathlon Series Jul 10–11, 17–18, 23–25; Aug 1–2, 15, 22, 28, Baddlands Twilight Series Mitchem, 503-233-3636, obra.org June 3–July 15 28–29; Sep 5 Seattle - LAJORS April 13–August 24 Bend, OR. Series of 6 TT events, with duathlon Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm sharp, registra- World Tuesday Night Championship Various, BC. Series of 24 races. Best 15 results Jun 6–Sep 5 option. Start Thursday at 6pm on Skyliners Road. tion open 5pm. Type of event and location vary count toward overall. Open to men and women Seattle, WA. 7-event series for junior riders. All May 4–August 24 OBRA full or one-day license required. 12.4 mile each week, check website for details. Yellow 30+ years old. Staged in the Lower Mainland, events are Criterium races. Age categories: 10-12, Vancouver, BC. Road racing every dry Tuesday out and back. Junior distance is 6 miles. Gina centerline rule in effect in all TT and RR. Awards Vancouver Island or Interior. Age group cat: 30-34 13-14, 15-16, 17-18. Winners in each category (rain = no race) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Registra- Miller, Fresh Air Sports, 541-318-7388, party after the last race. Locations include and all subsequent in 5-year increments. Relaxed receive jersey at end of the season. Best 5 out of tion starts at 6pm. Women and men 4/5 race at freshairsports.com and fun atmosphere. BCMCA membership, CBC 6 count towards final standings. Events on: 6/6, Spokane, Cheney and Coeur d’Alene. Series One 6:30pm, Cat 3/4 men at 7pm and Cat 1/2 men at Citizen or UCI license needed. Bill Yearwood, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5. Carrie Eller, (4/13-5/18), Series Two (5/25-6/29), Series 7:30. Course on the campus of UBC Thunderbird Port of Hood River Criterium Series 604-267-7338, bcmasterscycling.net Northwest Junior Racing Series, radracingnw.org Three (7/6-8/24). Baddlands Cycling Club, Stadium. Escape Velocity, escapevelocity.bc.ca April 1–29 509-456-0432, baddlands.org EV Spring Series Seattle Speed Week Yakima Tuesday TT Hood River, OR. Fun, low-key early season Crit Eugene Criterium Series series. Wide-open flat course, easy turns, lots of Mar 7, 14, 21, 29; Apr 4 May 30–Jun 6 March 30–August 31 June 1–August 31 room. Good for all, including beginners. Thursday Various, BC. Series comprised of 10 events on 5 Seattle, WA. 5 events. More details to come. Events Yakima, WA. Bi-monthly TT held on three different night events - first race off at 5:30pm. Jeff Lorenzen, Eugene, OR. Friendly ride and open course. Sal consecutive weekends. 3 racing groups: A, B & on: 5/30, 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6. wsbaracing.com courses, a short flat course, a long course and an 541-490-6937, discoverbicycles.com Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org C at all races, and a novice in 5 events. Distance So. Oregon TT Series uphill course. Damon Roberts, Chinook Cycling varies from 50-140km, 30-35km for novices. Overall Eugene Time Trial Series Club, 509-833-5499, chinookcycling.com calculated on points. Race starts at 10:30am. UCI Mar 13, 20, 27 racing May 4–25 Wednesday licence required or purchase a $30/race insurance. Medford, OR. First rider off at 9am then 1-min Ap r i l Jeff Ain, Escape Velocity, escapevelocity.bc.ca intervals. Ribbons to top 3 in each class after Eugene, OR. Series of 4 events, raced every Tuesday Phoenix Velo Wednesday Night Racing each event. Raffle after the final race. Money to night. Open to all men, Masters, women and Junior Apr 3: Birds of Prey RR George’s Cycles Spring Series March 17–September 1 the top 3 men and women. 3 start locations and categories. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org Huna, ID. Distance varies from 47-63 miles. First Mar 13–Apr 25 distances. All categories including tandem and Eugene Twilight HC Series Mission, BC. Mission Raceway 2.1km-long closed start 10am at Bonneville Point Info Center on Blacks circuit course. All ages and abilities. 1-hr training Creek Rd. Part of George’s Cycles Spring Series. Boise, ID. 5-event series (1 TT, 4 RRs) open to handcycle. OBRA license required. Amy Warner, April 6–27 Cat 1-5, Women and Masters A, B. $2700 cash/ 541-601-9663, obra.org to learn group tactics, cornering, sprinting before Boise CC / George’s Cycles, georgescycles.com Eugene, OR. Series of 4 events. 3.7-mile climb that race. Friendly competitive atmosphere. Top 5 each merchandise for overall GC. Pre-registration only. Volkl Cup Apr 3: Collegiate Race Events on: 3/13, 3/14, 4/3, 4/11, 4/25. Mike includes an 800’ elevation gain with up to 13% night receive points toward overall standings. 3 Salem, OR. Criterium, TT. Willamette U Cycling, Cooley, George Cycles / Boise CC, 208-343-3782, Feb 28–Aug 29 grade. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, groups, intensity and distances vary according to users.moscow.com/wykoff/index2.htm georgescycles.com Various, WA. Cat 3 women’s race series features [email protected] ability. Registration starts at 6pm. Separate kids Apr 3–4: EV Spring Series #8, #9 & #10 Marker Cat 4 Women’s Series 14 events where women race on their own or with Pacific Raceways Series race. Bruce Wenting, Phoenix Velo Training Group, Langley, BC. Devo Spring Classic - Saturday: Old Cat 1/2 but are scored separately. Points to top 10 March 23–August 31 604-826-1411, wentings.com Yale Criterium (includes novice), and River Road TT Mar 6–Aug 14 finishers. Events on: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/27, Kent, WA. 2.25-mile closed course. Reg. from River City Bicycles Mt. Tabor Series - 12km out and back TT near the Fraser River. Sun- Various, WA. Series of 11 events. Points to top 15 4/10, 4/16, 4/24, 4/25, 5/1, 5/8, 6/6, 8/28, 5:30pm to 6:50pm. Start 7pm, except March - June 9–July 14 day: Zero Ave - rolling circuit with small hills beside finishers in Cat 4 events, plus points for finishing 8/29. WSBA, wsbaracing.com the US border. Overall based on points. See race other events. Prizes for top 15 overall. Minimum 2 6:45pm. Course varies weekly. Women Cat 3/4 Portland, OR. Challenging 6-week circuit race WSBA BARR every second race starting 4/13. No race on series held on Wednesday evenings on a 1.3-mile series for details. Escape Velocity, 604-734-4241, races to qualify for overall. Events on: 3/6, 3/21, escapevelocity.bc.ca 3/27, 4/24-25, 5/8, 5/22, 6/6, 7/4, 7/10, 8/14. May 2–Aug 21 7/13. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, hilly loop closed to traffic around the upper reser- WSBA, wsbaracing.com Various, WA. Best all around road rider competi- buduracing.com voir in Mt. Tabor Park in SE Portland. All catego- Apr 3–4: Frozen Flatlands Omnium tion. 11 State Championship events count towards September Handicap Series PIR ries, including fixed gear. Weekly primes and cash Spokane, WA. 21st annual Cooper Jones Memori- Mason Lake RR Series al. Tentative schedule: Saturday: TT in the morning, overall BARR results. Points allocated to top 10 in September 7–21 payout to top 3 places, ribbons for top 3 overall. Mar 7, 14, 21 each category. Only WSBA members get points. Final race: double points. Start 6pm. Benefits 2.5-mile circuit race on a flat course at Spokane Portland, OR. 3-event race series at the speedway Mason Lake, WA. Near Shelton. 3-race series. Team points (Cat 1-2) calculated on sum of top 5 the Oregon Food Bank - up to $3 discount if you Raceway Park in afternoon. Sunday: Road race. track. Handicap format. 3 groups starting 2 min- 12-mile loop around Mason Lake. Rolling hills, no riders. All Senior & Masters men and women cat- bring canned food. Clark Ritchie, 503-936-2575, All categories. Dave Simmons, Baddlands Cycling utes apart. Cat 4 riders start first, followed by Cat major climbs. Start at Mason Lake County Park. egories. No juniors. Events on: 5/2, 5/15, 6/19, mttaborseries.com Club, 509-456-0432, baddlands.org 3 and Cat 1/2. All riders race the same number Day of registration only. Points standing only, top 6/20, 6/26, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/17, 8/1, 8/21. Apr 3: Salem Downtown Crit of laps and contest the same sprint. All finish as 10 score. First race starts at 9:30am. Open to all. WSBA, wsbaracing.com Thursday Salem, OR. Jan Taborsky, 503-881-8701 $25 per race, UCSF license required. 1-day license a single group. Cat 3 riders may choose to start Champion Thursday Apr 4: PSU Road Race with the 1/2’s. Prizes. Start 6pm. Charles Warner, $10 for Cat 5 men and Cat 4 women. David Doug- Forest Grove, OR. Collegiate event at Hagg Lake. weekly series 360-624-1803, obra.org May 27–September 2 las, wsbaracing.com PSU Cycling, users.moscow.com/wykoff/index2.htm SWICA Criterium Series Ashland, OR. Distance varies as daylight permits. Norm Babcock Cat 4 Women’s Series Monday A: 18+ laps. B: 5 races each distance – 10, 12, 14 Apr 10: Kings Valley RR - OC#2 Feb 21–Sep 4 Monday PIR May 4–July 13 laps. Each lap is 1.2 miles with an elevation gain Pedee, OR. La Doyenne of Oregon road races. A rolling course perfect for the strong men/women. Various, OR. 11 events with specific Cat 4 women Boise, ID. Series of 9 Tuesday night races at Expo- of 50’. A – Cat 1/2/3 B – Cat 4/5. Good event to April 19–August 30 19.5-mile loop on good to excellent roads. fields to help women develop/learn strategy and Idaho, south of Hawks Stadium. All events count work on team strategy. Ed Garfield, 541-840-0713, Portland, OR. Races for Masters 30+ men (novice Registration opens 9am, start 10am. For Cat 1/5 tactics. Top 10 get points toward overall. For stage towards BAR points. 5 different racing groups. First obra.org and experienced) and all women (any age/ability, men, Cat 1/4 women, Masters 40/50+. Part of races, points given on GC classification. Events on: start: E-flight at 5:45pm, A flight goes at 8pm. Reg- including Juniors) at the Portland International First Rate Mortgage Cycling Series Oregon Cup - Road. Scott Goldstein, Classic Events, 2/21, 3/14, 3/28, 4/23, 5/22, 6/27, 7/3, 7/10, istration starts 5:15pm. Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, Raceway. 5 categories. Course is a flat, wide idahobikeracing.org April 1–September 2 541-343-4833, obra.org 7/25, 8/7, 9/4. Kenji Sugahara, OBRA, obra.org 1.9-mile loop, closed to traffic with excellent Tuesday PIR Seattle, WA. Criterium racing at Seward Park. Apr 10: Ronde Van Palouse Oregon Cup - Road pavement. No tight corners. Great place to learn Short 0.8-mile raindrop-shaped loop in the park, Spokane, WA. RR held in the spirit of the Spring April 6–August 31 Feb 28–Jul 11 bicycle racing. Designed to provide fast, fun and smooth pavement, 200m hill each lap, 140-degree Classics. 23-mile circuit in farm country near Span- exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience Various, OR. Series of 7 events for Cat 1/2 men Portland, OR. RR circuit at Portland International turn. Race directions vary. $10 per night. Race gle, WA. Good pavement except for 4 miles of level. New racers are welcome and encouraged, and Cat 1/3 women, overall based on points. Top Raceway. Genders combined for Cat 1/2/3, Cat day registration only, opens at 4:30pm. First timers graded gravel road. Constant rollers of the Palouse women first time rider clinics 2nd Monday of each 20 in each event score points. Cash prizes for top 3/4, Cat 4/5. Flat 1.9-mile loop, wide road with clinic at 5pm, A group at 5:30pm, B at 6pm, C month. Registration at start/finish line open at 5pm, excellent pavement, closed to traffic. Distances and 12 - Bicycle Paper April 2010 Road calendar and nearly constant wind make this a challenging no separate Junior class. Part of Norm Babcock Cat Preston, Escape Velocity, 604-638-5182, course in downtown. Sunday RR up Mud Moun- Apr 10–17: Eau de Hell Week circuit that should favor the strongest all-around 4 Women’s Series. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promo- escapevelocity.bc.ca tain. Part of Marker Cat 4 Women’s Series. Bill Chemainus, BC. Full brevet series (200, 300, 400, riders. Puncture resistant tires are recommended. tions, 541-296-8908, cherryblossomclassic.com May 7–9: USAC Collegiate Road Nat’l Reid, 425-861-1036, 600km) packed into 7 days. Pins awarded for Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo, 509-868-8604, Apr 24–25: Deschutes River Championships mutualofenumclaw.com/stagerace each brevet completed. Riders must complete all spokanerocketvelo.com Valley TT Festival Madison, WI. usacycling.org May 22–23: Treasure Valley Omnium 4 for the Eau de Hell Week pin. Scenic routes on Apr 10: Volunteer Park Criterium Maupin, OR. 3 individual stages over the week- May 8: Bend Don’t Brake Boise, ID. Stage 1: RR - 24-mile loop with steep Vancouver Is. Start in Chemainus. Ken Bonner, BC Seattle, WA. Criterium on a 0.8-mile loop inside end. Staging at Imperial River Company. Open to Bend, OR. A relatively flat, well-paved 9.9-mile climbs and fast descents. 1.3-mile straightaway Randonneurs, 250-598-4135, randonneurs.bc.ca Volunteer Park, with a small 150-yard hill. Part of all 19+ riders; tandem and recumbent categories. circuit with a few rolling hills and a fast, sprint fin- across dam to S/F. Stage 2 TT: 10.5-km rolling Apr 10: Tour of the Cowichan Valley Volkl Cup. Cucina Fresca Cycling Team, Registration 6:30-8:30am. 1st race - 25 miles at ish. Number of laps varies according to category. course with 2 right-hand turns. Stage 3 Crit: 1km Chemainus, BC. Start in Chemainus at Dancing supersquadra.com/vp.aspx 9am; 2nd - hill climb 8 miles at 3pm; 3rd- 49 miles Open to all categories, no separate Junior race. course with many turns. Primes and time bonuses Bean Cafe. 200km brevet. Opening event of the Apr 10–11: WC Collegiate at 8am on Sunday. Terri Gooch, 541-354-1520, First start 9am. Amanda Atwill, 415-652-1484, awarded during Criterium. Cash purse. Team Dob- Van Isle Eau de Hell week. Jenny Watson, BC Walla Walla, WA. RR, TTT and circuit race. Whit- raceacrossoregon.com freshairsports.com biaco, 208-412-3527, teamdobbiaco.com Randonneurs, 250-370-9167, randonneurs.bc.ca man College, users.moscow.com/wykoff/index2.htm Apr 24: Pedal Dynamics Green Valley TT May 8: Joe Bar/Native Planet May 23: OBRA TTT Apr 12–15: Tulips and Bays Apr 11: Barry’s Roubaix Auburn, WA. 12-mile course on Green Valley Rd. Ravensdale RR Corvallis, OR. Mathew Martel, 541-760-8471, LaConner, WA. 4-day scenic tour with daily 20-30 Pitt Meadows, BC. BC’s version of the classic Paris Start/finish is at the corner of Green Valley Rd and Ravensdale, WA. 9-mile loop on county roads. obra.org miles of flat terrain. Explore colorful tulip fields Roubaix. A gravel eating, 12km flat circuit along 218th. Registration 7:15-8:45am. Start 9am. All A few small hills. Registration opens 7:15am, first May 28-30: Victoria Cycling Festival - and quiet coastal roads. Nights on the waterfront the banks of the mighty Fraser River. Barry Lyster, categories. Part of Volkl Cup. Rory Muller, BuDu group 8:30am. Men 1-5, women 1-4, Masters BC Cup #1 at LaConner Lodge. Fee includes transporta- Local Ride Bike Shop, 604-466-2016, localride.ca Racing, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com A-D. Part of Marker Cat 4 Women’s Series, Volkl Friday: Mount Doug HC, Saturday: Sooke RR tion, lodging, meals and guides. Ryan Griffith, Apr 11: Chicken Dinner RR Apr 25: Emmett-Roubaix RR Cup. Deanna Muller, DuBu Racing, 206-920-3983, (Elite/Junior Provincial Champ.), Sunday: Bastion Spokane Parks and Recreation, 509-625-6246, Nampa, ID. New and improved route. Distance Boise, ID. Start at Emmett City Park at 10:30am, dis- buduracing.com Square criterium. www.victoria-cycling.com spokaneparks.org from 30-65 miles. Start at Chicken Dinner on Perch tance between 45-65 miles. Part of George’s Cycles May 9: Mt. Constitution Hill Climb May 29–31: ePower Challenge Apr 15–18: Fleche — Joint with SIR Rd. Part of George’s Cycles Spring Series. Mike Spring Series. Mike Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Orcas Island, WA. Time trial. 7.6 miles, 2,475’ ver- Portland, OR. 3rd annual ground breaking Various, OR. 24-hr team brevet. 3-5 members Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Cycles, Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com tical climbing beginning at Rosario Resort and Spa “electric assist” bike race. Several categories and per team. Susan France, Oregon Randonneurs, georgescycles.com Apr 25: Vance Creek RR and ending at the top of Mt. Constitution. First rider races from commercial models to home- brew 503-628-7324, orrandonneurs.org Apr 11: Icebreaker Criterium Elma, WA. Starts at the mothballed nuke plant start 11am. All categories including recreational bikes. Demonstrations, vendors, exhibits give the Apr 15–18: SIR Fleche Northwest Eugene, OR. Greenhill Technology Park. Traditional on top of Fuller Hill in Satsop, WA, and covers a division. Paul Hopkins, 360-472-0908, spectator a chance to see these new forms of Olympia, WA. 24-hr team event of at least 360km. flat 1 km criterium course. This 4-corner course 13.5-mile loop which includes a narrow European- islandathleticevents.com transportation. In conjunction with the HPC at PIR. 3-5 riders per team. Plan your own route (tradition- is safe and has a wide-open straight finish. All style farm road and a 1km climb to the finish. The May 15: Silver Lake Trials Tom Breedlove, Oregon Human Powered Vehicles, ally point-to-point) to finish in Olympia. Carol Nuss- categories. Cash prizes. Time to break out your courses characteristics encourage an opportunistic Maple Falls, WA. Road TTs are on Silver Lake 360-574-2825, ohpv.org baum, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, 206-612-4700, fast wheels. Tandem category. Sal Collura, racing strategy. USAC license for Cat 3 and above. Road, a stunningly beautiful low-use rural road May 29: Garden Creek Gap RR seattlerando.org 541-747-3336, obra.org First race 9:30am. Part of Marker Cat 4 Women’s that offers a challenging profile in both the Pocatello, ID. 25-mile lap with an incredible 3-mile Apr 17–18: 14th Annual Hot Apr 11: Olympic View RR Series, Volkl Cup. Erik Anderson, 7- and 22-mile lengths. Open to beginners and climb through Garden Creek Gap, 5-9% grade. Springs Ride Brady, WA. New race. The morning categories ssvr.weebly.com/vance-creek-road-race.html seasoned athletes. Categories for road, MTB and 11-mile downhill follows with flats. Finish is flat and Ravalli, MT. Ride through beautiful countryside complete a couple of laps on a rolling 20-mile loop Apr 25–26: WSU/UI Collegiate singlespeed bikes. Overnight camping available. straight, most likely windy. Sam Krieg, Idaho Cy- past Oreo cows, Fjord horses and herds of llamas while afternoon racers ride a 20-mile loop and Pullman, WA. Conference championships, RR, TTT, NorKa Recreation, 360-303-1717, cling Enthusiasts, 208-282-3532, idahocycling.com to the historic Symes Hotel in Hot Springs. Hot then complete a 64-mile loop that includes smooth Criterium. Also race in Moscow, ID. norkarecreation.com May 29–31: Human Power Challenge springs, great food and entertainment. 41 and flat roads, sections of rolling hills and a short steep Apr 28–May 2: SRAM Tour of the Gila May 15–16: Bode TT Festival Portland, OR. Open to all types of HPV (recumbent 62 miles over 2 days. Pre-registration by 4/6 climb halfway through the race. Start Olympic View Silver City, NM. 5-day stage race for Men Pro Boise, ID. 3 days - Prologue + 3 TTs for overall or upright). Races test riders in several disciplines: only. Diane Norem, Missoulians On Bicycles, Grange Hall. Erik Anderson, and Cat 1; Men 2; Men 3; Men 40+ and Women standings. All categories from Juniors to Pro 1-2. RR, TT, Drag Racing, Auto Cross, and 200m Flying 406-728-4126, missoulabike.org ssvr.weebly.com/olympic-view-road-race.html Pro, 1/2. Includes ITT, Crit, 3 RRs. 4-day stage Triathlon class. Prologue: 2-mile HC. Saturday am: Sprint. Social activities & exhibits of the latest in Apr 17: 200km Brevet Apr 16–18: Tour of Walla Walla race for Men 4/5 and Women 3/4. Includes ITT, 10 miles, Saturday pm: 5 miles non-aero. Sunday: “bent” technology. Thomas Breedlove, Oregon Hu- Vancouver, BC. Manfred Kuchenmuller, BC Ran- Stage Race Crit, 2 RRs. Jack Brennan, Tour of the Gila Inc., 30 miles. Field limit: 300. Cash purse. Mike man Powered Vehicles, 360-574-2825, ohpv.org donneurs, 604-448-8892, randonneurs.bc.ca Walla Walla, WA. 3- or 4-stage race event. Friday 505-388-3222, tourofthegila.com Cooley, Georges Cycles & Fitness, 208-343-3782, May 29–30: Lewis & Clark Ultra 12/24 Apr 17: Tulip Pedal 2010 georgescycles.com hilly RR for Pro 1/2 Men, Cat 3 Men and Cat 1/2 Ma y Hockinson, WA. TT where participants race for 12 La Conner, WA. Features 20-, 40- and 60-mile Women. For all categories, Saturday 9.3-mile TT May 15–16: Wenatchee Omnium or 24 hours. Those who log the most miles win. routes near Skagit Valley tulip fields. Start/finish point-to-point and afternoon/evening 8-corner May 1–2: Race the Ridge State Championships Rolling hills loop is 140 miles long with 5700’ of at La Conner Middle School. 7am to 4pm. $25 downtown criterium. Sunday hilly RR with uphill fin- Maple Ridge, BC. BC’s toughest stage race. Race Wenatchee, WA. Masters/ Juniors championships. climbing, 3 aid stations. Start 6am at the Hock- fee includes long sleeve T-shirt. Children under ish. New Masters 40+, Cat 5 men’s and 3 women’s includes RR, Criterium and TT. Barry Lyster, Local TT course: rolling, 9-mile out-and-back. Crit: 1km, inson Middle School. Men, women, tandem and 14 free. Bill Craig, Skagit County Medic One, categories. No day of reg. USCF sanctioned. Part of Ride Bike Shop, 604-466-2016, localride.ca 4 corners, small hill. Road course - 2 loops: short relay categories. Tandem category offered. Glenn 360-428-3236, skagitems.com Volkl Cup. Steve Rapp, 509-527-8724, tofww.org May 1: Eugene Roubaix - OC#4 loop at 12 miles with 1400’ of climbing, or big Johnson, 360-718-0173, lacultra.com Apr 18: Daffodil Classic Apr 17–18: MSU/UM Collegiate Eugene, OR. 13-mile loop with one dirt/gravel sec- loop at 27 miles with 2000’ of climbing. Pre-reg by May 30: Kirkland Criterium Orting, WA. 35th Annual. Start Puyallup Valley, Bozeman, MT. RR, TTT, tion, the rest is smooth and mostly flat. Registration May 13. Enter them all or individually. Must start Kirkland, WA. Race for Cat 4 men, Cat 3 men, winds through Orting Valley. 40-, 60- and 100-mile criterium. users.moscow.com/wykoff/index2.htm off Nielson near parking lot. Registration opens all 3 to be eligible for overall prize. Part of WSBA Cat 1/3 women and Pro 1/2 men. Kids race. First loops or 1- to 30-mile paved trail option. Includes Apr 17–18: Table Rock Omnium - OC#3 8:30am. Cat 1/5 men, Cat 1/4 women, Masters BARR. Steve Johnston, Wenatchee Velo Valley, start 5pm, last race ends 8:45. 6-corner course. map, SAG, fully stocked rest stops & strawberry Medford, OR. Course favors the power climber men, women 40+. Part of Oregon Cup - Road. bikewenatchee.org Limit field 100. Start/finish at Central Way/Lake shortcake at finish. Frank Wilson, Tacoma Wheel- with nearly 1,000’ of gain per 20-mile lap. 2 Jennifer Hughes, obra.org May 16: Campbell Heights Street. Part of Seattle - LAJORS. David Visintainer, men’s Bicycle Club, 253-815-9061, twbc.org separate climbs per lap with a hill crest finish. May 1: Glennwood RR Surrey, BC. Road race on the 9km course has two 206-295-6056, kirklandcriterium.com Apr 18: Cherry of a Bike Ride Great surfaces. Post race BBQ and good times. Glenwood, WA. A shortened 6-mile circuit loop small climbs. Cat 4-5 riders may want to have a 23 May 30: Umpqua Road Race The Dalles, OR. Fully supported ride offering Part of Oregon Cup - Road. Mudslinger Events, with a number of short uphills, 25 to 60 miles cog. Kerry Kunzli, Team Coastal Cycling Club Roseburg, OR. 5 miles flat to a 15-mile rolling, 5 scenic loop options (25, 48, 60, 80 or 100 mudslingerevents.com depending on category. Well balanced power to May 16: Silverton RR - OC#5 hilly loop (10%). Number of laps depends on miles) through cherry blossoms in and around the Apr 17: Tax Day Circuit Race strategy. Senior men Cat 1-5, all Masters and all Silverton, OR. Staging at Victor Point Elementary category. New tandem class. Ryan Champion, Columbia River Gorge. Fundraiser for St. Mary’s Pocatello, ID. Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts, women. Good road surface with wide shoulders. School. Registration open 8am. First start 9am. 541-672-7415, [email protected] Academy. Courses open 6am-5:30pm. St. Mary’s 208-282-3532, idahocycling.com Part of Volkl Cup. Galen Erickson, Juniors to Masters 40+. 17.5-mile loop with few flat Academy, 541-296-6004, cherryofaride.com Apr 18: BC Masters #1 glenwoodrr.blogspot.com sections, couple of extended climbs, fast finish. Pre- touring Apr 18: Pre-Season Century Langley, BC. 70km rolling road race. Start at Thun- May 2: BC Masters #2 reg. recommended. Tandem category available. Bend, OR. 100-mile supported ride from Bend to derbird Show Park. Double points. See race series Maple Bay, BC. 65km RR rolling terrain. Start Part of Oregon Cup - Road. Jesse Finch Gnehm, Ap r i l Pineville and back. One long climb, many small for details. Gordon Reddy, BC Masters Assoc., 12pm at Moose Hall. See race series for details. 503-602-2307, obra.org Apr 3: Bellingham 300 ones, low traffic road, 2 food stops. Be prepared 604-857-1801, bcmasterscycling.net David Mercer, BC Masters Assoc., 778-430-0646, May 22–23: BC Masters #3-5 Bellingham, WA. Randonneur event, 300km for any type of weather. Leaves from Hutch’s Bi- Apr 18: Estacada TT Series #1 bcmasterscycling.net Cedar, BC. Saturday 70km circuit race on rolling ACP. Dan Turner, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, cycles in Bend on 3rd St. at 9am. Fee: $10. Hutch’s Estacada, OR. Geri Bossen, Team Bossen, May 2: Estacada TT #2 terrain. Sunday, rolling 16km ITT and flat criterium 206-612-4700, seattlerando.org Bicycles, 541-382-6248, hutchsbicycles.com 503-297-2434, obra.org Estacada, OR. Tentative date. Geri Bossen, Team in Nanaimo. See race series for details. Peter Mc Apr 3: Three Capes Brevet Apr 21–25: Wenatchee Training Camp Apr 18: Larry Kemp Memorial Ride Bossen, 503-297-2434, obra.org Caffery, BC Masters Assoc., 250-244-1597, Forest Grove, OR. 300km, ACP sanctioned. Wenatchee, WA. 5 days of riding (50 to 125 Seattle, WA. Ride in remembrance of Larry Kemp May 2: Le Mur RR bcmasterscycling.net Starts at McMenamins Grand Lodge. Michael miles) in Wenatchee, Chelan, Plain areas. Great to raise money for local Junior racers. Meet at Troutdale, OR. Dennis Petross, 503-704-3469, May 22: Mt. Tabor Circuit Race - OC#6 Rasmussen, Oregon Randonneurs, 503-679-5126, for building spring mileage. Ride options each day, Leschi, start 9:15am. We ask for donation to help [email protected] Portland, OR. A day of racing in Mt. Tabor Park orrandonneurs.org some support. Includes presentation, contests and support the Larry Kemp Memorial Fund for Juniors May 2: Longbranch RR that entails a tough, 1.3-mile hilly and curvy circuit Apr 4: Pacific Populaire other events. Staging in East Wenatchee. Mark (501 C). ByrneInvent Cycling Team, Long Beach, WA. Master/Junior RR State Champi- that encircles the upper reservoir and passes the Vancouver, BC. Scenic ride through Vancouver and Thomas, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, 206-612-4700, [email protected] onships. 10.5-mile loop starting at the Longbranch neck of the ancient volcano that formed Mt. Tabor. Richmond at the height of Cherry Blossom season. northwestcrank.com Apr 18: Rhonde Van Boise Improvement Center. Course is rolling, with 1 steep Each lap has 136.6’ of climbing. Part of Oregon 25, 50 and 100km route options. Snacks and Apr 23–25: International Discovery Boise, ID. Tentative. georgescycles.com 1/2-mile climb and 2 gradual 1/4-mile climbs. Reg- Cup - Road, Norm Babcock Cat 4 Women’s Series. finishers pin included. 9am start at Riley Park Com- Walk Festival Rides istration 7:30am. First start 9:30am. Part of WSBA Nathan Hobson, 503-679-5191, obra.org munity Center. Danelle Laidlaw, BC Randonneurs, Vancouver, WA. 25 or 50km trail around western Apr 23–25: Cherry Blossom Classic BARR. Tom Hackleman, 253-759-9707, wsba.org Stage Race May 22–23: Mutual of Enumclaw 604-421-1717, randonneurs.bc.ca Vancouver. Start 9am-1pm. Some rental bikes May 9: Warp Speed TT #1 The Dalles, OR. 3-day event in and around The Omnium SR Apr 10: 100km Populaire available. Register at Hilton Hotel between Abbottsford, BC. 20.6km TT out and back. Cat 1/5 Dalles. Enjoy the dry side of the Cascades with Enumclaw, WA. 14th annual, western Washing- Fort St. John, BC. Open to all. Wim Kok, BC Ran- 9am-12pm. Walking and swimming activities. men, 1/4 women, Juniors. Prizes for top 5. Sign in: rolling RR on the Orchard run circuit,a flat 8-mile ton’s largest and most competitive stage race. donneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca Romana Paynter, Int’l Walk Fest, 877-269-2009, 8-9am. First rider at 9:15. 1-minute intervals. Doug TT, and super fast 4-corner crit in downtown The $10,000 in prizes and merchandise. Saturday discoverywalk.org Dalles. Cash prizes. Open to all men and women, features flat TT in am, followed by figure-8 criterium Now Available!

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Apr 24: 200km Brevet Cunningham, Kiwanis of Columbia and Tri-Cities May 22: Blue Cruise Idaho - Twin Falls Au g u s t Kamloops, BC. Randonneur event. Start 7am. Industry, 509-586-6836, inlandempirecentury.org Twin Falls, ID Attend the Unveiling Richard Blair, BC Randonneurs, 250-372-1873, May 8: Le Petit Tour de Peace Aug 6–8: Get Your Guts in Gear - GYGIG Charity ride for all levels. 15, 30 and 50 miles. Edmonds, WA. 3-day, 210-mile journey loops randonneurs.bc.ca Fort St. John, BC. Randonneur event. 300km. of the Sierra Cascade Each route starts at Robert Stuart Jr High Campus. through Snohomish, Island and Skagit counties. Ride from Fort St. John to Hope, Chetwynd and Apr 24: Hills Are Alive Picnic and festivities after the ride. Benefits Parks Fully supported, hot breakfasts/dinners & lunch back to Fort St. John. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, Victoria, BC. Classic 300km brevet starting in and Rec for development of the Canyon Rim stop. Suitable for novice riders with proper training Bicycle Route 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca downtown Victoria. Tours the Saanich Peninsula trail system. Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation, and challenging for seasoned cyclists. $1,800 before heading north through Cowichan Valley. May 8: Lewis County Historical 208-331-7409, www.bcidahofoundation.org fundraising. Must be 18+. Raise awareness about This hilly ride then goes east to Sooke before lead- Bicycle Ride May 22: Cycle for Independence Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and the needs Adventure Cycling Association’s ing back to Victoria. Mark Ford, BC Randonneurs, Chehalis, WA 28th annual. Start in Stan Hedwall Boise, ID. 3 routes: 10-, 25-mile & metric century. of people living with ostomies. Also in NY in June, executive director, Jim Sayer, and 250-595-6790, randonneurs.bc.ca Park. 4 country routes to choose from: 20, 46, Start/finish at Riverglen Junior High School. Metric and WI on 10/1-3. Get Your Guts into Gear, Apr 24: Signs of Spring 72 and 100 miles, small rolling hills. Sag wagons, century goes through very pretty rural Idaho. 425-879-4756, IBDride.org cartographer Jenn Milyko will visit Fort St. John, BC. 200km Randonneur brevet event. mechanical support, rest stops. Mazie Schlickeiser, Lunch provided. Benefits Treasure Valley Chapter Aug 7–9: Courage Classic Washington and Oregon, April 6-8, Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, 360-262-9647, LCHR.CycleLewisCounty.org of the Nat’l Federation of the Blind of Idaho. Snoqulamie, WA. 3-day, 172-mile, fully supported randonneurs.bc.ca May 8–15: Northern California Epic Ramona Walhof, Nat’l Federation for the Blind, tour. Snoqualmie, Blewett & Stevens passes, 2010, to unveil the Association’s Apr 24: Tour de Lopez Santa Rosa, CA. For avid advanced cyclists. Offers 208-343-1377, tvcblindidaho.org averaging 60 miles/day. Exceptional food stops. brand new, Sierra Cascades Bicycle Lopez Island, WA. Leisurely tour of beautiful San some of the most scenic and inspired cycling any- May 22: Manning Park Benefits Child Abuse Intervention Dept. at Mary Juan Islands with 10-, 20- & 31-mile routes. Includes where, criss-crossing the Coast Range playground New Westminster, BC. Start 9pm. Susan Allen, BC Bridge Children’s Hospital. Mark Grantor, Mary Route and to share the latest news great gourmet lunch after the ride. Check-in from of the likes of Greg Lemond, Levi Leipheimer Randonneurs, 604-734-2504, randonneurs.bc.ca Bridge Children’s Hospital, 253-403-4374, on bicycle travel and adventures in 9-11am at Odlin County Park, ends at Village and more. Also in Sept. Bicycle Adventures, May 22–23: Oregon Coast 600 courageclassic.org Park. Lunch from 1-3pm. Becky Smith, Lopez 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com TBD, OR. 600km ACP. Joshua Bryant, Oregon North America. Events will be held Se p t e m b e r Island Chamber of Commerce, 360-468-4664, May 8: Skagit Spring Classic Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org at the Seattle, Portland, and Eugene lopezisland.com Burlington, WA. 20th annual. 25-, 40-, 65- and May 22: Tour de Cure Sep 12–17: People’s Coast Classic Apr 24: TriCities 400 100-mile routes through scenic northern Skagit and Redmond, WA. Ride to raise money to cure Astoria, OR. 6-day event benefiting the Arthritis REI stores. Richland, WA. 400km ACP brevet. Paul Whitney, southern Whatcom Counties. Family 10-mile trail diabetes. 20-, 45-, 70- and 100-miles on scenic and Foundation’s mission to improve lives through A 2,389-mile road-based journey, Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org route. Food stops, post-ride meal. T-shirt if preregis- challenging routes up to Everett and Snohomish. prevention, control and cure of arthritis. Starting at Apr 25: Lilac Century & Family Ride tered. Start 7am from Bayview Elementary School. 15-mile family ride on trail system. Start/end at the mouth of the Columbia River and snaking down the new route stretches from Sumas, Spokane, WA. 15-, 25-, 50-, 66- or 100-mile Jamie Wells, Skagit Bicycle Club, 360-424-9287, Marymoor Park. Food, music, beer garden & the temperate Oregon Coast to Brookings Harbor, Wash., through the Cascade Range loop through rural Riverside State Park. 15 & 25 skagitspringclassic.org more. Andy Willmer, American Diabetes Assoc. of this ride combines cycling and adventure against the designed for less experienced riders mostly on the May 8–9: STOKR WA, 206-282-4616 x 7213, diabetes.org/tour backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Daily 50-70 miles into Ore., southward through the Si- Centennial Trail. Start 7:30am, 9am or 10am at Libby, MT. 2-day loop tour in scenic western Mon- May 22–23: Tour of the Swan River done at your own pace, with rest stops and activities erra Nevada Range, to the Tehachapi Spokane Falls Community College. Fully supported, tana. Homemade food, no traffic & fantastic com- Valley (TOSRV) along the way. Dinner and camping included. Min. potato feed & live music at finish. Optional 5km run munity support. Benefits Kootenai Valley Partners Missoula, MT. Two-day, fully supported tour (85- or fundraising: $2500. Tai Lee, 206-547-2707 x 106, and San Bernardino Mountains in pacificnorthwest.arthritis.org for triathletes in training. Jim Schindler, Spokane’s Habitat for Humanity. Susie Rice, 406-293-2441, 110-mile per day options) through the scenic Swan Southern California, and ending in Aurora Northwest Rotary Club, 509-499-7770, stokr.org River Valley in western Montana. Great scenery, northdivision.com May 9–14: Bryce-Zion Bike Tours fantastic food and excellent camaraderie. Tim Tecate, Calif., at the Mexican bor- Apr 25: Monster Cookie Metric Century St. George, UT. Ride through a panorama of Marchant, Missoulians On Bicycles, 406-250-7228, Track der. The route roughly parallels the Salem, OR. 33rd annual. Route goes from Capitol sparkling sunny skies, red rock sculptures, immense missoulabike.org Mall, through Keizer, and on to Champoeg State canyons and aspen forests. All levels. Also avail- May 23: CrimeStoppers Canyon Weekly Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Park where lunch is available. The return shares able in June, Sept and Oct. Bicycle Adventures, for a Day passing around and through many some of the route back to Salem with a common 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com Yakima, WA. 35-mile roundtrip ride through Monday rest area for both directions. Larry Miles, Salem May 9–21: Roll on Columbia of North America’s mountain gems, Yakima River Canyon. Follows Yakima River up Monday Night Racing Bicycle Club, salembicycleclub.org Wenatchee, WA. 540-mile circuit of the Columbia gentle grade with few hills. Highway will be closed from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood Apr 25: SIR 200 Brevet River and tributary valleys. Jim Erickson, Bicycle to thru traffic. Snacks and pit stops available. June 7–August 30 Seattle, WA. Start 5am. Mark Thomas, Seattle Int’l Adventure Club, bicycleadventureclub.org Start 9am. CrimeStoppers, 800-248-9980, Redmond, WA. Men 4, Juniors alternating to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Kings Randonneurs, 206-612-4700, seattlerando.org May 13: SpokeFest crimestoppersyakco.org Madison, TT, sprints. Start 7pm. $15 adults, $5 Canyon National Parks. Apr 25: U-District Street Scramble Spokane, WA. All-levels ride. 2 routes: 21-mile May 23: Munchen Haus Bike Ride Juniors. Rental bikes available. USA Cycling license Seattle, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints loop through scenic Spokane River Gorge finish- Leavenworth, WA. 50, 75 and 100 miles with aid or a one-day license required. Canceled if raining. The Northwest events will be marked on a map can you find in 90 or 180 min- ing atop Spokane Falls, and 1-mile loop through station every 25 miles. Rolling start between 8-9am Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., 206-957-4555, grand celebrations with Adventure utes? On foot or bike, solo or team, compete to win Riverfront Park. Perfect for families, young riders from the Munchen Haus. First 100 riders receive velodrome.org or just have fun exploring the city. Great family ac- and those wanting to stay in our urban park. Bill Cycling’s friends at REI, who pro- a cycling cap. All participants get complimentary Tuesday tivity. Award ribbons for various categories. Refresh- Bender, SpokeFest Association, 509-993-3826, beverage from MH. Proceeds benefit Cancer vided financial support for route re- ments at finish. Start at University Heights Center. spokefest.org Research Lab. Ian Crossland, Platypus Sports, Masters Juniors Track Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, 206-291-8250, May 15: 300km Brevet 509-662-2066, munchenhausbikeride.com June 8–August 31 search. For years, REI has generously streetscramble.com TBC, BC. Start 6am. Richard Blair, BC Randon- May 28–31: Columbia Gorge Explorer Portland, OR. Track racing event for junior and supported Adventure Cycling’s de- Ma y neurs, 250-372-1873, randonneurs.bc.ca Vancouver, WA. Moderately paced, 4-day self-sup- Masters races only. Scheduled changes weekly. May 15: Highway to Hell ported tour of Columbia Gorge. 55-65 miles/day. velopment of routes such as the Great May 1–2: 300km Brevet No race on 6/15. Steve Trusdale, 503-232-1704, Victoria, BC. 400km brevet starts in Victoria and Plenty of time for sightseeing. Some hills. No SAG. obra.org Divide Mountain Bike Route and the Vancouver, BC. Randonneur event. Start 6am. Sea heads north on Vancouver Island through many 2 night reservation for camp spaces $10/person. to Sky route. Deirdre Arscott, BC Randonneurs, island communities following the eastern shore of Limit 30. Low-cost intro to bike camping. Maria Wednesday Underground Railroad Bicycle Route, 604-222-3587, randonneurs.bc.ca the Salish Sea. At Union Bay (200 km) the route Atkinson, Vancouver Bicycle Club, 503-516-3034, Wednesday Night Racing as well as provided $30,000 in support May 1: Camano Climb returns to Victoria. Jim Fidler, BC Randonneurs, [email protected] June 2–September 8 Camano Island, WA. 28 or 44 scenic miles around 250-479-8858, randonneurs.bc.ca May 28–31: Okanagan BC Tour of the Sierra Cascades Route. Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Women/ Camano Island with views of the Cascades and May 15: Reach the Beach Okanagan Falls, BC. Explore, taste & experience Seattle: Tuesday, April 6. Refresh- Olympic Mountains. Start at Camano Center, Portland, OR. 100, 80, 55 or 28 miles through new, exciting wineries in N. America. This area Men Cat 4 and Masters (35+). Start 7:30pm. USA 7:30-10am. Fee includes support, water bottle Oregon wine country, forests & little-known towns is a vacation and riding paradise. 4 days of rid- Cycling license or one-day license required. Cost: ments at 5:30 p.m.; presentation at and spaghetti dinner. Stanwood-Camano Kiwanis, $15. Bike rental available: $10/night. See the to a breathtaking finish point at Pacific City. Start ing, 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, guides & support 6:00 p.m. at REI’s flagship store in 360-629-6415, stanwoodvelosport.com locations: Portland, Salem, Amity or Grand Ronde. vehicle. Must be 21. Registration deadline May website for nightly program. Marymoor Velodrome May 1: RACC - Ride Around Fundraising $50 min. American Lung Assoc. of OR, 28. Ryan Griffith, Spokane Parks and Recreation, Assoc., 206-957-4555, velodrome.org central Seattle. Clark County 503-459-4508, reachthebeach.org 509-625-6246, spokaneparks.org Thursday Vancouver, WA. 4 beautiful and challenging ride Portland: Wednesday, April 7. Re- May 15–16: Spring 400km May 29: 400km Brevet Alpenrose Thursday Series options (18, 34, 65 & 100 miles) through scenic Seattle, WA. Start 5am. Self-supported ACP TBC, BC. Start 5am. Richard Blair, BC Randon- freshments at 7:00 p.m., presentation at Clark County. Four rest stops. Dennis Funk, Vancou- brevet. Joe Llona, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, neurs, 250-372-1873, randonneurs.bc.ca May 6–September 30 7:30 p.m. at REI in the Pearl District. ver Bicycle Club, vancouverbicycleclub.com 206-612-4700, seattlerando.org May 29: 600km Brevet Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event sched- May 2: Bike-A-Roo Breakfast Ride May 16: Davis Phinney Parkinson’s Victoria, BC. Start 10pm. Tofino route. Mike Croy, ule posted on website a few days before each race Eugene: Thursday, April 8. Re- Bend, OR. Meet at Sunnyside shop for coffee and Benefit Ride BC Randonneurs, 250-385-2769, randonneurs.bc.ca night. No race on 6/24. Mike Murray, OBRA, freshments at 7:00 p.m., presentation at Great Harvest treats, followed by a 25-mile season Redmond, WA. Known as the Glenn Erikson Parkin- May 29–31: Century Ride of the 503-661-5874, obra.org kick-off road ride. $5 for breakfast and the ride. son Ride, this unique benefit ride offers 3 distances Centuries (CROC) Thursday Night Racing 7:30 p.m. at REI in central Eugene. Susan Bonacker, Sunnyside Sports, 541-382-8018, that will appeal to racers and recreational riders. Pendleton, OR. Ride 3 centuries in 3 days (almost). sunnysidesports.com June 3–September 9 Please RSVP Beth Petersen by Benefits Davis Phinney Foundation. Visit www.da- Enjoy low-traffic roads of eastern Oregon by day Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Designed May 2: Rhody Tour visphinneyfoundation.com. Glen Erickson, Erickson and explore historic Pendleton by night. Multiple April 2 (April 5 for Eugene event) at Port Townsend, WA. 32-, 45- or 62- and 12-mile for newcomers. Program determined nightly. Must Cycles & ByrneInvent Cycling Team, route & distance options each day, rest stops, have racing license and be an MVA member. Hyun 800-755-2453 x 211. For more informa- family routes. Longest routes on East Jefferson [email protected] SAG, 3 full breakfasts and 2 dinners included. County’s rural roads. Nice hills on half-metric Lee, Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., 206-957-4555, tion visit adventurecycling.org May 16: Santa Fe Century Limit 250 riders. Evan MacKenzie, Pendleton on velodrome.org course, challenging ones on full century. 12-mile Santa Fe, NM. 25th annual. 25-, 50-, 75- and Wheels, 541-276-6312, cyclependleton.com course on Larry Scott Trail. Full support. Benefits 100-mile routes. Flat, rolling, moderately hilly terrain. May 29: Le Grand Tour de Peace Friday various non-profits. Doug Ross, Port Townsend Entry fee includes century water bottle, ride num- Fort St John, BC. Randonneur event, 400km Bicycle Association, 360-821-1802, ptbikes.org Fast Twitch Fridays Biking Directions bers, maps, route marking, 6 food and beverage brevet. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, May 7–August 27 May 2: May Day Metric stops, SAG support. Willard Chilcott, Santa Fe Cen- randonneurs.bc.ca on Google Federal Way, WA. 3 challenging routes (50, 72 tury Committee, 505-982-1282, santafecentury.com May 30: Okanagan Shuswap Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Sprint- or 104 miles) on back roads of South Sound. Start May 19: Ride of Silence Century Ride oriented racing for all levels, nothing over 30 laps. 6:30-10am at Phil’s South Side Cyclery. Portion of Match sprint tournament every other Friday for Cat Various. Cyclists worldwide take to the roads in a Armstrong, BC. Choice of 14, 56 & 100km. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) each entry fee and all residual donated to BAW 1 - 4 racers. Separate omnium for beginner men silent procession to honor cyclists killed or injured Spectacular scenery, quiet roads, fun & friendly & Orting Food Bank. Supported rest stops every and women. Reg. opens at 5pm, racing at 6:30pm. is proud to announce its partnership while riding on public roadways. Start 7pm. Many atmosphere. Start / finish at Memorial Park. Online 25 miles. Phil Meyer, Phil’s South Side Cyclery / Season pass available. No race on 7/9, 7/16. Jen locations in each state. See event website for loca- registration only. Limit 400 riders. Darrel Graves, with Google™ as an official content Tailwind, 253-661-3903, maydaymetric.net Featheringill, bike-central.com tion near you. rideofsilence.org/main.php COBRA, 250-768-3809, oscr.ca provider for Google Map’s brand-new May 7–9: Fleche Pacifique May 20–24: Eastern Washington Friday Night Racing Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Teams of 3-5 compete May 30: Southside Ride Tour #1 June 4–September 10 biking directions functionality. The to cover the most distance in 24 hours. Routes are Bend, OR. Ride 60 miles from Sunriver to Twin Spokane, WA. 4-day, 295-mile loop starts/ends designed by teams and must be at least 360km. Lakes & back. No long climbs but lots of rollers on Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Racing release of this long-awaited feature in Chelan. Beautiful quiet roads, lush valleys, chal- Entry deadline 4/22. Patrick Wright, BC Randon- low-traffic secondary roads. Start 9am at Three Men 1/2, Men 3, Women 1/3. Entry fee $15. lenging climbs up several mountain passes. Also allows Google Maps users to type in neurs, randonneurs.bc.ca Rivers Elementary School in Sunriver Business Park. Spectator admission $4, under 16 free. USA offered 6/3. Ralph & Carol Nussbaum, Cascade May 7–9: Robb’s Ride Hutch’s Bicycles, 530-382-6248, hutchsbicycles.com Cycling license required. Kiddie kilo on the 1st and their destination and receive direc- Bicycle Club, 206-612-4700, cascade.org May 31: 7 Hills of Kirkland 3rd Friday of each month. Racing starts 7:30pm. Grand Forks, BC. 3 days of fun and social riding. May 21: Bike to Work Day tions for the best bicycling route. Day one: Castlegar to Kaslo at 11am. Day two: Kirkland, WA. Staged at Kirkland Marina Park. See website for evening program. Marymoor Various. National Bike to Work Day is a good day Kaslo to Castlegar at 9am. Day three: Castlegar Held since 1996, the ride is renowned for its Velodrome Assoc., velodrome.org Now, RTC is providing its extensive to start commuting. Check with local bike clubs Loop at 9am. Anton Kew, Grand Forks Cycling scenic and challenging routes (40, 60 and 100 for events in your region. League of American trail-map data to Google Maps for Club, grandforkscyclingclub.com miles), great food, support, a bagpiper, and race Bicyclists, bikeleague.org May 8–9: Clean Air Challenge strawberry shortcake at the finish line! Proceeds the seamless integration of safe, ac- May 22: Blazing Pedals Fun Bike Ride support KITH’s work to assist Eastside families Ma y Houston, AK. 25th anniversary. 60 or 120 miles Maupin, OR. 20-, 40-, 60- and 80-mile rides in the facing homelessness. Doug Burgesser, KITH Cares, cessible and fun bicycling routes into from Houston to Talkeetna and back. American May 8: 5th Annual Eric Kautzky Maupin-Tygh Valley. 20 is mostly flat, others have 425-576-9531 x 106, 7hillskirkland.org Lung Association of Alaska, cleanairadventures.org Memorial Race daily travel. some serious climbs. Great rest stops with healthy May 31–Jun 4: Bryce-Zion Family Inn May 8: Group Health Inland Empire Portland, OR. Proceeds to benefit the Eric Kautzky Since 2000, RTC has made its snacks, homemade cookies. SAG. Fundraiser for St. George, UT. 5-day trip. Smooth paved bike Memorial Scholarship Fund at Tigard High School. Century volunteer Fire Deptartment. Start 7am at Fire Sta- paths, canyoneering, horseback riding and a night- Richland, WA. Century ride with 25-, 50-, and First omnium and point races of the season. Catego- extensive trails database of more tion #1. Lynn Harris, 541-328-6291, orbike.com time visit to a ghost town. Routes are customized ries: Juniors, Women 1-4 & Masters 40+, Men 1-5, 75-mile route options. Century goes east through to all ability levels. Also available in July. Bicycle than 1,600 rail-trails and connecting Benton City, up a reworked Webber Canyon Masters Men 40+ & 50+, Kiddie Kilo! Canceled if Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com raining. Darell Provencher, teamrosecity.org Road, west to Prosser, and back to Richland. Mitch Continued on page 15 14 - Bicycle PaperApril 2010 Opheadeinionr I lived with double vision for a few months. I sudden presence startles me. I want to hide Not the Same suffered a spontaneous detached retina that behind a tree. By Ma y n a r d He r s h o n relive the moment when my bike’s front wheel had to be surgically repaired; doctor’s orders I’m far more cautious than I was, maybe hit the deep patch of sand, which must have kept me from riding anything for six weeks so cautious as to be called paranoid. I’m espe- As you may recall, I fell off my bicycle in grabbed my wheel and turned it to one side, while it healed. cially afraid to fall and break August of ‘08. I landed on a big trail-side rock, sending me, in a millisecond, off the trail and But I got over each of those a hip — surely a life-changing broke a femur and hurt a couple of fingers. I’m onto large, decorative rocks that have since been injuries. As soon as I could see injury for an older guy. Maybe doing well, thank you. My thighbone has healed removed. One of those rocks broke my femur. correctly or took the sling or cast I think that I’ve been hurt and around a titanium rod, and the two fingers now I don’t wince when I get that flashback but it’s off, I was fine. Climbed right recovered enough that I’ve used allow most of their natural motion. The two not comfortable, as you can imagine. back on the bronco. up eight lives. knuckles remain enlarged and my left thigh is I do remember feeling helpless in the Maybe because of the sever- I can’t tell if I’m writing this still visibly smaller than my right, but I walk hospital and for a couple of weeks after I got ity of this injury, breaking the for some sort of therapy or if I’m without limping and hardly notice a loss of home. Tamar had to help me over the side of biggest bone in my body, or reaching out to men and women strength or fatigue resistance. I’m fine. the tub so I could shower — sitting safely on maybe because of the length like myself who’ve been hurt I say I’m fine but I’ve changed from before I a plastic stool. I had to keep a jug by the bed of the hospital stay and the and are themselves experiencing crashed. I have more fear. If you catch me in most because I couldn’t get to the bathroom by myself expense. Or maybe because lingering fear. Lingering fear situations and ask me if I’m afraid, I’ll say “no,” at night. I wore shorts and my largest pair of I’m older this time, I think I’m isn’t something we talk about, or “hell no.” But I am more frequently afraid clogs for weeks because my leg and foot were recovered, but now and then those of us who venture out on now, and more easily startled. I didn’t realize swollen ugly. I act in ways I wouldn’t have tippy vehicles. Maybe it’s not a it right away or even after a few months, but I I remember being shocked by the amount of before the crash. problem for most of us. Maybe it’s just me. sense it now. I expected to heal as thoroughly money it all cost: The ambulance, the surgery, I’m uncomfortable walking on icy side- If it isn’t just me, if you were hurt or badly emotionally as I did physically, to be the guy I the bed in the hospital, the meds, the physi- walks or snow-covered trails. I like secure scared and you notice you’re easily spooked, was before, but I’m not. cal and occupational therapy afterward, the footing. When my foot slips, it isn’t fun; it’s write me, care of the editor. Or if you were Just after my hospital stay, I remember rid- frequent outpatient visits with my surgeon. a close call. hurt or scared and passed through a time of ing in a car and reaching for the grab handles Fortunately, I got help from Medicare with the Even though I fell because of sand on a bike skittishness but you’re done with it now, write for security — on a one-way street at 35mph. bills and help from the hospital. I paid my part path, in the shadow of an overpass, and even and tell me how it went. When Tamar pushed me to a nearby coffee of it within a year — not easily, but I did it. though no other vehicles were involved, I’m I’m functioning, no question, but I’m not shop in my wheelchair, I was afraid the chair When friends would visit we’d talk about nervous now around automobiles. If someone quite the same guy I used to be. Thanks for would turn over or get away from her and roll getting hurt. I was surprised how many of them across the street remote-locks their car and the listening. in front of a moving car. The first few times I had never been in an ambulance, never broken a horn beeps, I flinch. Even when I have the right walked with crutches, especially downhill, I bone, never spent a night in a hospital. I’d been of way I resist walking past stopped cars — in was afraid of falling forward, re-injuring my hurt, ridden in emergency vehicles and spent a crosswalk maybe — I wait and let them go. I Maynard has been writing about cycling for the healing leg. time in hospital beds. I’d broken collarbones- don’t like walking through parking lots behind Bicycle Paper (and the Rivendell Reader) almost I thought: “You just got hurt. No wonder from falling off of bicycles and motorcycles, nosed-in parked cars. I imagine their drivers forever. He says he’ll keep doing it as long as he you’re afraid.” and fingers, falling wrong on my hand as a kid. backing out of spaces without looking behind can get away with it. “I do it for the money,” the I am not haunted by the memory of pain I’d hit my head in a mountain bike crash and them. When I walk on an urban sidewalk and Denver-dweller says, but we think there must be from the crash or the recovery. 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News continued from page 14 Trivia answers from page 4 corridors free to the public through its web- the past year, RTC has seen an unprecedented A1. There have been only two. Irishman Sean Kelly in 1986 and 1992. Before “King Kelly,” site, TrailLink.com. In 2007, RTC launched a surge of TrailLink.com users. TrailLink.com is the late Tom Simpson (GB) triumphed in 1964. Mapping Initiative and expanded its library the most robust, national resource for rail-trail A2. 1934, Joseph Demysere of information to include exclusive and free maps, pictures, descriptions, listings and direc- A3. Frenchman Laurent Jalabert, who won in 1995 and then went on to win the Vuelta the trail maps. Today, as one of Google’s national tions to more than 30,000 miles of trails. same year. As for the Tour, 1988 and 1989 MSR winner Laurent Fignon, also of France, content partners with trail data in all 50 states, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit was the Tour Champion in 1983 and 1984. He also claimed the 1989 Giro. RTC is helping millions of people find trails and membership organization headquartered A4. Belgium! 20 victories, seven of which belong to Eddy Merckx, and three to Roger DeV- enjoy the benefits of bicycling. in Washington, D.C., is working to cre- laeminck; half their nations total. The inclusion of RTC’s trail information on ate a nationwide network of trails from A5. 2006, the year of the Ps. Filippo Pozatto, Alessandro Petacchi, and Luca Paolini. Google Maps comes at a time when people are former rail lines and connecting corridors. Belgian Tom Boonen was in for a podium place but sat up to celebrate his teammate clamoring for more biking opportunities. In Visit railstotrails.org for more. Pozatto’s win. Bicycle Paper April 2010 - 15 YOU YO U R FIRST LOVE

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