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•Bike Club Guide - part II - p. 6 •Calendar of Events - p. 14 Over 200 Events to choose from! •Cedar Mountains Loop - p. 3 •RMR Results - p. 16 •Airport Bike Path - p. 7 •Moab Skinny Tire Festival - p. 10 •RMR Criteriums - p. 11 •Race, Race, Race - p. 17 •National Bike Summit - p. 4 •May is Bike Month - Preview - p. 9 MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com APRIL 2003

SPEAKING OF SPOKES Utah’s Weekday Race Series

By Dave Ward other Saturday for that matter. A Publisher mid-week race series allows me to enjoy the thrill of competing As I sat here looking at a every week in the space of a few blank computer screen, I realized evening hours. I recognize that that I am still “looking ahead to these race series do not just the coming cycling season”. I magically occur, and I appreciate know that most of you are not and laud the efforts of those who still “looking ahead”. For you, make them happen. the season is already here. Series and the Saltair Time Trial These race series are also Nevertheless, though I have Series. On the mountain bike great for beginning racers who come out of hibernation, I have side, the Soldier Hollow want to get a little experience Above:The B Flite rounds corner one at the RMR on not yet gotten in the cycling Training Series is back again this before tackling the “weekend” March 29. groove. year as well. Several years ago, events. While the racing is just Cover: Rodney Mena leads Bill Harris and the rest of the A part of my problem is that I we had the Decker Dash moun- as intense, the racers tend to be A Flite through the hairpin at the RMR withthe Oquirrh love to ski. While most people tain bike series right in the heart more forgiving of those new to Mountains in the background. Photos: Dave Iltis look forward to the start of the of the Salt Lake valley. the sport, and usually quite free cycling season, I dread the end Unfortunately, that even was list, with their advice. (At times, in of the ski year. So, you will and I have greatly missed it. the heat of the race, that advice usually find me at the ski areas I was glad to note that in is sometimes loud and laced at least till the end of March, and Idaho there is the Snake River with a little profanity. But be often through the middle of Criterium Series in the Boise patient. They are usually not April. Still, in March I do start area and the Idaho Cycling personal attacks, and are often looking forward to the cycling Enthusiasts Criterium Series in followed up with apologies at year, and get serious about it Pocatello. There may be other the end of the race.) In addi- around the middle of April mid-week race series out there tion, the RMR Series includes a As I have contemplated the of which we at cycling utah category specifically for begin- cycling season, I am excited as I have not received word. If so, ner racers with several experi- review cycling utah’s calendar. please let us know so that we enced racers riding the race not As a road racer, I am pleased to may include them in our calen- to compete, but to teach. see, though I did not expect oth- dar. So, take advantage of these erwise, that the several mid- I am a great devotee of these mid-week races. They are good week race series are still in series. With family, professional training, intense, and yet great place. In the Salt Lake area, and other activities and obliga- fun. I hope to see you there. there are the Rocky Mountain tions, it has become impossible Raceways (“RMR”) Criterium for me to participate in a race Series, the Division of Motor every Saturday, or even every Vehicle (“DMV”) Criterium

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TRAIL OF THE MONTH Sublime High Desert Miles: Cedar Mountains Loop By Gregg Bromka lava spit from its side. Go right hundred pedal strokes to the top at a T-junction a few miles far- of Hastings are the toughest. But ther then right again at a three- then you're done, and gravity Just 10 kilometers short of a way junction at the base of a will pull you down at breakneck metric century, the Cedar knoll spotted with charred trees speeds to close the loop. The tall Mountains loop is ideal for from a recent wildfire. rocky cornice of Deseret Peak is endurance junkies who want to a welcomed sight. spend all day in the saddle. The If your physical or mental generally smooth dirt roads lend endurance has faded, then turn A word of caution: Be in to a fast pace, but the rolling around now and limp back shape for this ride, take a map, hills and the two passes you home; otherwise, gear down for and don't sacrifice tools, water, must climb add to the elevation the steady 800-foot climb to or food for traveling light. If you gain quickly. Located in Utah's Rydalch Pass. The last few hun- get stuck in the rain (roads are west desert, the land is bleak and dred yards are the toughest. It's a impassable when wet), have a utterly desolate at first glance, full throttle descent off the top mechanical breakdown, or just but what may seem to be a and onto the loop's "back nine," plain "bonk," then you're buz- wasteland to nuclear power pro- but don't pass up Browns Spring zard meat! ponents bears intrinsic beauty. In if you're low on water. The pipe- spring, the desert's tenacious fed spring purportedly flows Trailhead Access: plants burst with verdant, or new year round. From Salt Lake City, drive 50 green, and the nearby Stansbury miles west on I-80 toward Reno, Mountains, home to the Deseret The westside road is baby- and take Exit 70 for Delle. Drive Peak Wilderness, instill alpine butt smooth at first. Good thing west from the gas station on the beauty. All sorts of critters hop, because you'll want to knock off south Frontage Road (dirt), and scurry, and slither between the these miles as quickly as possi- fork left at an unsigned junction brush, while pronghorn antelope ble, for the terrain is more hap- in 2 miles. Park at or near the and wild horses romp among the less than ever. The Bonneville unsigned junction for Hastings namesake cedars. Distant salt Salt Flats appear as a bleach- Pass 9.2 miles farther. All roads flats flicker through the rising white mirage off to the west. If are impassable when wet. heat waves, and more mountains you cock your head left, you'll back up against the western sky- catch a fading glimpse of Ibapah line. Whether you view the Peak in the Deep Creek Range. Excerpted from Mountain Biking Cedar Mountains as a land of It's the tallest peak in western Utah's Wasatch Front, by Gregg Bromka (May 2003) monotony or a delicate balance, Utah at 12,087 feet. they define an inseparable part of Utah's varied landscape. Struggle up a half-mile stretch of rough road, and Deseret Peak draw a weary biker home after rounding the Cedar Just the Facts: resume cruising on smooth sand Mountains. Photo by Gregg Bromka Location: 61 miles west of Salt and dirt. There's not much visual Lake City stimulation out here other than Length: 55.7 mile loop (90 kilo- an abandoned turn-of-the-centu- meters) ry cabin and more charred Tread: Light-duty dirt roads junipers. Still, keep your eyes on throughout the desert for pronghorn ante- Physical Difficulty: Extreme lope and wild horses. (long miles, rolling hills, two Pronghorns are the sprint cham- significant climbs) pions of the animal world; they Technical Difficulty: Low-mod- can attain a speed of nearly 70 erate (smooth dirt & gravel roads miles per hour for short dura- w/ intermittent choppy sections) tions. You'll reconnect with civi- Financing available Elevation gain: 4,000 feet lization after hours of nomadic through RC Willey wandering when the smoke- Details: belching stacks of the Aragonite Head south from the Hastings plant come into view. Go right at IT’IT’SS YOURYOUR CHOICE!CHOICE! Pass road junction, cruising at a T-junction to climb over high speed on a gradual descent. Hastings Pass. YOU CHOOSE YOUR BIKE, After dipping through a gulch near Redlam Spring, the road As you enter the canyon, YOUR ACCESSORIES, strikes a beeline south. Deseret you'll pass a metal post with an YOUR SERVICE, Peak (elevation 11,031 feet) inscription that commemorates Y arches above the ominously this route as the Hastings Cut- YOUR PRICE. sounding Skull Valley. Less off. Lansford W. Hastings con- striking, but conspicuous just the vinced many pioneer travelers to with our new same, is the "bathtub ring" on take this "shortcut" to California the low knolls next to your road. instead of sticking to the well- It tells the tale of how ancient traveled Oregon Trail to the far CUSTCUSTOMEROMER CHOICECHOICE Lake Bonneville made islands north. The Donner-Reed party out of the Cedar and other near- was one of his first converts in PROGRAMPROGRAM by mountains. 1846. 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ADVOCACY The 2003 National Bike Summit Working for a Bigger Slice of Pie By Charles Pekow resources available. There is a lot of difference of opinion on More than 300 bicycle advo- how those resources get used. It cates from all over the country is our job to be sure that bicy- came to the 2003 National Bike cling and walking get a fair Summit in Washington, DC share of the resources. sponsored by the League of Likewise, advocates aren’t American Bicyclists in March to suggesting major changes to lobby Congress and plan strate- RTP. The Coalition for gy for reauthorization of surface Recreational Trails suggests that transportation legislation that has funding be increased from $50 funded bicycle projects since million to $143 million a year, creation of the Intermodal half the federal excise tax for Surface Transportation off-road fuel. It also suggests Efficiency Act (ISTEA) in 1991, some improved oversight of and reauthorized by the 1998 support for states’ administra- Transportation Equity Act for the tion. 21st Century in 1998. Congress The new legislation should has to reauthorize the law again also clarify some ambiguities this year, tentatively titled TEA- and silent points that have baf- 3. fled state transportation officials. The law has provided more "State department of transporta- than $2.4 billion for the tion officials may not be per- Transportation Enhancements suaded yet that National program, which has become the Highway System funds can be major source of federal funding used for bicycle facilities. It is for construction and mainte- easy to think about bikes going nance of bicycle facilities. The through the corridor. It is harder law also provides $50 million a for them to think about moving year for the Recreational Trails vehicles across the corridor," Program (RTP), which funds noted Andy Clarke of the bike trails and safety programs. Association of Pedestrian & The effort this year will be Bicycle Professionals. They may on refining and improving bicy- think about building a bike path cling’s share of the federal trans- parallel to a highway but not portation pie for the next six think that they can fund a bicy- years or so. The bicycle lobby cle/pedestrian bridge across a will be struggling not just to get highway, for instance, Clarke more money to and strengthen noted. bicycle provisions, but to ward New legislation could also of potential attacks on the provi- the idea, warns Martha transportation projects that ment program so that grantees specifically spell out that it’s OK sions in existing legislation. Roskowski, executive director of reduce air pollution in areas out can get funds upfront instead of for local governments to use fed- Summit attendees discussed America Bikes, a coalition of compliance or in danger of getting reimbursed for expenses. eral transportation funding to the issues likely to come up. One formed to lobby for improved falling out of compliance with But America Bikes doesn’t want pay salaries of bicycle coordina- possible way to dilute funding and expanded bicycling provi- federal clean air standards. to ask for major changes. "We tors and pay for Safe Routes to for bicycling: adding to the list sions in reauthorization. And Though CMAQ gets about $1.35 feel our best strategy is not to School (SRS) projects, Clarke of 12 permissible uses of powerful elements in Congress billion a year, only about three mess with Enhancements," added. Also, since bicyclists and Enhancement funding. One way and industry want to increase percent goes to bicycling and Roskowski said. "We have to pedestrians account for 13.3 per- to strengthen it: prohibiting limited transportation dollars for pedestrian projects. balance what we want with what cent of roadway fatalities, a big- states from transferring money highway programs too, she America Bikes also will try we think is politically possible. ger share of the Safety Set-aside from Enhancements to other pro- added to simply Enhancements and There is a limited amount of and State & Community Traffic grams. So far, several states have America Bikes also wants to RTP so communities can build moved a total of $15 million out strengthen the Congestion projects more rapidly. A possi- of Enhancements. State govern- Mitigation & Air Quality bility includes making Make your mark this summer! ments, who like money with as (CMAQ) provisions of the legis- Enhancements a grant pro- few rules as possible, won’t like lation. CMAQ provides funds for gram—rather than a reimburse-

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Safety programs should be ear- Bicycle advocates need to marked for their safety, America remember that while the reau- Bikes opines. The legislation thorization bill may be the sec- could require the U.S. Bureau of ond costliest bill Congress pass- Transportation Statistics to col- es this year (after defense), "this lect more information on bicy- is a silent bill. It is never on the cling in its Intermodal news. People have no idea where Transportation Database. the transportation money comes Bicyclists also get shafted in from," Roskowski warned. safety programs because trans- portation officials look for clus- THE ADMINISTRATION’S ters of accidents before erecting PLAN traffic calming devices, barriers, rumble strips stop signs, etc. The Don’t expect the same fund- trouble is that unlike motorists ing boosts transportation got in "bicyclists don’t die in clusters," the boom years of the ‘90s. Five Clarke noted. and six years ago, Congress Another desired boost for could increase authorization by bicyclists: include "routine about 40 percent. Current eco- accommodation" language in the nomic conditions simply won’t bill requiring bicycle and pedes- allow for such large increases, trian traffic to be included in warned Emil Frankel, U.S. transportation plans. TEA-21 Department of Transportation says that transportation depart- (DoT) assistant secretary for ments should "consider" bicy- transportation policy. "Funding cling, a term they interpreted is an issue that will dominate the their own ways. "It didn’t work. discussion," Frankel warned. They considered it and didn’t Look for growth of about 20 follow through in many cases," percent, maybe slightly more, said League Executive Director Frankel told summit attendees. Elissa Margolin. DoT has delayed releasing a While hoping to get some proposal to Capitol Hill to get new money and refinements of approval from the White House existing programs, the bike and other federal agencies – to lobby only plans to push for one make it the "President’s bill" new funding stream: a discrete instead of DoT’s bill. And that appropriation for SRS. may require some changes, Historically, federal, state and Frankel told summit attendees. local governments have been DoT came up with a tentative funding SRS out of discretionary name for the bill but withheld accounts. "Everybody gets warm releasing it in case the President and fuzzy about SRS. The ques- wants to change it. tion is: is there money?" The tentative plan involves a Roskowski said. America Bikes six-year reauthorization. DoT is wants a $250 million set-aside with a national clearinghouse also interested in increasing help and task force and block grant to to fight traffic congestion. states. "We decided to (ask for) Members of Congress may fight what we thought it would take to over states’ shares. Small states put out an effective SRS. $250 get a guaranteed minimum and million a year sounds like a lot if funding goes up, they will of money but it is $5 million per state per year. It is just a start. want a larger minimum but We came to this figure from the legislators from larger states will California model," she Continued on page 12 explained.

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Magazine For More Info call 1-800-565-2704 Centerville or go to bikethewest.com 6 cycling utah.com APRIL 2003 CyclingCycling UtahUtah’s’s 20032003 BicycleBicycle ClubClub GuideGuide PPartart IIII Editor’s note: For more clubs, see a copy Mad Dog Cycles Team Flowerchildren of our March 2003 issue available online at Sponsors - Mad Dog Cycles, Am Bank, 4Life, Sponsors - Wild Rose, Gary Fisher, Smith, Gu www.cyclingutah.com Tommyknockers, Summit Graphics, Tobler Contact - Jeff Bates, (801) 533-8671, Dentistry, Powerbar [email protected] Autoliv Contact - Keith Payne, keith@maddogcy- Website - none cles.com, (801) 368-5321 Sponsors - Autoliv Type of Cycling - MTB Racing and Contact - Kurt Gammill, Website - www.maddogcycles.com/team Recreational [email protected] Type of Cycling - Mountain Biking Location - Salt Lake City Avenues Type of Cycling - Road, Masters Location - Mad Dog Cycles 736 S. State Club Statement - TFC was founded in 1986 Location - Ogden, UT Street, Orem, Utah as the first local mountain bike race team. Club Statement - Our club is 8 yrs old. We have Club Statement - The Mad Dog Race Team Many of its members have represented TFC in been a USCF club for thelast 3 yrs. We have is dedicated to having fun. We are organized World and National events. Our goal is to ride high intensity Tues/Thurs noon rides that start at to promote the sport of mountain biking, rep- bikes fast with good friends. Come join us for 11:35. We are mostly oriented to fitness and resent our sponsors and enjoy the competition our Wednesday morning rides and get Wild recreation. We have a Masters racing program and camaraderie of mountain bike racing. We Rosed. Call for ride time and location. through LRC. We are very active in fund raising maintain and promote a diversified team of all (more than $15k last year). We are also the ages, genders and ability levels. We have rid- sponsoring club and only cash sponsor for ers in Utah Valley, Salt Lake Valley, Summit Y Cycling LOTOJA. County and Ogden. Sponsors - BYU doesn‚t allow us to be spon- Blue Rain sored, but Racer’s Cycle Service is very kind to Contact - Tyler Moore, (801) 373-4325 MECCA us. Type of Cycling - Road Sponsors - Decker’s Bicycle Contact - Aaron Packard, (801) 224-0171, Location - Provo, UT Contact - Danny Decker, (435) 637-0086 [email protected] Website - none Cache Valley Veloists Bicycle Touring Type of Cycling - MTB Website - None Club (CVV) Location - Price, UT Type of Cycling - Collegiate Cycling, Road Sponsors - Club is self-sponsored except for only various event sponsors. Northshore Cycling Club Location - Provo, Utah Contact - Hal Cain, 435-713-0212, Sponsors - Bingham Cyclery Club Statement - The motto that our last [email protected] Contact - Skylere Bingham, (801) 825-8632 president always used seems to sum up our Website - www.cvveloists.org [email protected] mission statement pretty well, "live to ride, Website - www.binghamcyclery.com because isn't it the riding that it's all about." We Type of Cycling - All rides are non-compet- would love to be able to compete collegiate- itive recreational -- mostly road touring, but Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Road ly on a regular basis as the BYU Cycling team several mountain bike rides are also found on Touring, Road Recreation, MTB Racing, MTB but Brigham Young University does not desire, the club’s schedule. Recreational in the foreseeable future, to have a University Location - Logan, Utah Location - Bingham Cyclery, Sunset, UT sponsored cycling team. We are a depart- Club Statement - Cache Valley Veloists Club Statement - Northshore was estab- mental club and can function as such under Bicycle Touring Club (CVV) was established in lished in the late 1970's with a range of 50-100 the direction of our advisor. Ya, it sucks but 1999 as a non-competitive recreation club. members per year. Membership dues are what can you do, it's a private university. The general purpose of the club is to promote $30.00, which always help support bicycle rac- cycling as a safe, effective, and enjoyable ing. Rides usually meet at one of the six Young Riders means of transportation. CVV schedules Bingham Cyclery locations, so there is always a cycling tours/rides accessible to persons with fun group ride nearby! The rides range from Sponsors - Jans Mt Outfitters, SmithSport, various ranges of cycling experience and abil- beginning to racing level. Contact your local Clifbar ities, including one day and multi-day tours. Bingham's store for info! 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ADVOCACY Encore Sports Moves Encore Sports has recently left Airport Bike Path Escapes Closure its store location in downtown By Brian Price Cyclists also expressed their ity was to keep the bike path October, the bike path will be Salt Lake City due to a munic- experiences using the bike path open. The airport officials moved and realigned further ipal code requirement change Perhaps you have seen the and the personal effects the pro- agreed that the bike path was to south, closer to I-80. The airport for the historic building where signs out at the airport notifying posed closure would have on remain open, and were amenable officials will be working with the store was located. Encore cyclists that the bike path will be them and the people they knew to suggestions by the cycling the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Sports is again an online out- closing on March 31st. who used the facility. A few advocates as ways of increasing Committee through Lisa let and consignment store Thankfully those signs will be cyclists pointed out that bicycle security around the airport. Romney on the exact placement only, and can be reached at coming down soon. A compro- commuters who work at the The airport wanted to limit of the bike path, and many [email protected]. mise solution was reached International Center on the west access to daylight hours and a issues will need to be resolved between cycling advocates and side of the airport would not be compromise solution was before a final location will be Jemison Forms airport security personnel on able to reach their jobs safely if reached. The new hours of oper- determined. Tim Campbell Touring Company March 27th, keeping the path the path were to be closed, that ation are 5 A.M. to 10 P.M. from agreed that safe bicycle access open for cyclists during daylight no other safe bicycle facility April 1st to October 1st, and 7 across the airport would be Utah native and former hours. existed on the west side of the A.M. to 7 P.M. from October 1st maintained throughout all con- U.S. National champion The Salt Lake City city. to April 1st. Signs will be post- struction, and that the current (Amateur and Professional), Department of Airports present- After the airport representa- ed at each end of the bike path path will not be closed until the and veteran Tour De France ed their proposal to close the tives left, the cyclists expressed notifying users about the new new path is finished. rider Marty Jemison has popular bike path and observa- their frustration and outrage at hours. New security gates and A big thanks from this cyclist formed a new bicycle touring tion area to the Mayor’s Bicycle what they felt was a nonsensical bollards will be installed along to all those who phoned in or company. Jemison will be Advisory Committee at their solution. And, as the meeting the path, along with a general emailed with concerns about this leading three separate cycling March 12th meeting. Tim broke up, cyclists were encour- increase in security presence. closure, and to the bicycle advo- vacation tours through the Campbell, Executive Director of aged to send out an alarm to any Also, if the airport goes to red cates and airport officials who countryside of his former the airport, along with other air- cyclists or interested parties they security alert status, the bike helped to maintain this one of a home base in Girona, Spain. port representatives explained knew and to ask them to call or path will be “locked down” with kind facility. He will also be leading a num- that they believed the closure email the mayor’s office or the guards posted at either end. ber of 4,5, and 8 day road and was necessary to “harden the air- airport to express their concerns However, the airport officials Editor’s note: Brian is vice- mountain tours in and around port perimeter” due to the cur- about the proposed closure. agreed to work with bicycle chair of the Salt Lake City Park City. A Tour de France rent world situation. They felt After receiving numerous emails commuters that have no other Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory excursion is slated for 2004. that the bike path was just too and phone calls, the airport rep- way to get to work, and issue Committee and a founding Marty can be reached at tow- close to the airfield and essential resentatives contacted Lisa security badges allowing access. member of the Salt Lake City [email protected] equipment and operations, and Romney, the mayor’s environ- As it turns out, a construction Bicycle Collective. that this proximity constituted a mental coordinator, to set up a project at the airport just north REI Opens New threat to airport security. The meeting on March 27th to dis- of the golf course necessitated Store cycling advocates present at the cuss options. Lisa, Dan keeping an access road open meeting balked at the proposal, Berganthal, with Salt Lake City through the airport for trucks. REI has opened a new store noting that both the Wingpointe Transportation, and cycling The construction access road Tell our near South Towne Mall in golf course and I-80 lie only a advocates Mark Smedley, parallels the bike path and there- Advertisers that Sandy. They can be reached few yards to the south of the Malcolm Campbell and I, all fore also keeps the existing bike at (801) 501-0850. bike path, and constitute a met with the airport representa- path open. When this construc- you saw their ad in greater or equal threat to security tives. Lisa began the meeting by tion project is completed in cycling utah! as the bike path, but neither of revealing that the mayor had those facilities would be closed. instructed her that his first prior- 8 cycling utah.com APRIL 2003

Route 211 your issue, right there. I asked idiot! You must never place the for the head of the scoundrel try- decal more than two and a half ing to pass of a ‘78 derailleur for centimeters below the tip of the a ‘72, or some unthinkable atroc- lug! These twenty frames are ity, but there wasn’t one. Nope, ruined! Melt them down imme- AllAll MenMen WWantant toto bebe RichRich just some guys thinking way too diately!” Anyone who is familiar much about these things and dis- with the paint and decal quality agreeing. I was eschewed from of a typical Italian frame from by Greg Overton leave me with a bare frame and a the debate when I suggested that the seventies or eighties must pile of paint-stripped history on it really didn’t matter, and that laugh at this notion. A more like- All men want to be rich, Rich the floor. No thanks. Yet another Nuovo Record derailleurs were ly scenario? “ Send this pile with men want to be king, And a king asked if I would sign something essentially the same from ‘70 to the bad decals to the American ain’t satisfied ‘til he rules every- attesting to the fact that I saw ‘84. I left with my hat in my distributor.” thing... Bruce Springsteen, this bicycle when purchased, and hand, kicking pebbles. What was I began to re-think some of Badlands could vouch for its history. I thinking? the bikes in my gathering. I Dude, this bike is older than me! I was contacted by a gentle- stopped calling it a collection. I This line from the classic It was thirty years old when I man who heard it through the still love classic and vintage album and song by the Boss first heard the name of the grapevine that I had a particular bikes, or any bikes that feature came to mind several months builder, and a few years older Cinelli bike. I did, but it was not craftsmanship for that matter. ago after a conversation I had than that when I saw my first for sale. He began rattling off his And I still have more than my with a “serious” bike collector actual frame from the guy! Next list of over sixty Cinellis. All share. I won’t tell you how many who had called in search of a This was a bike that came with question, please! pre-78, of course. Again, it’s because then you’ll want to tell couple of trinkets for one of his its original sales receipt, early I sold the bike to a gentleman common knowledge that any me how many you have, and bikes. The conversation began photos, and spare parts from the in the Midwest who was recap- Cinelli after that should just as then we’ll compare them, and with the usual “feeling out” era. It had been raced for a few turing his glory days, and had well be a Shogun or something. you know as well as I do that process to find out who had the years, then ridden regularly after owned a bike just like it back After I was duly impressed with we’ll only end up debating wall most or best bikes, and came that for a few more. It was the then. He contacted me to ask if I his inventory -and I was- he sug- thicknesses of different Reynolds around to an inventory compari- venerated “attic find”, and it had would send him photos before I gested that maybe I didn’t tubesets from the seventies. son of cool bikes. He won. a wonderful patina, as they say, sold it, so he could save them deserve the bike since he had the Before you know it, we’ll forget Now, don’t get me wrong, I but no damage. As anticipated, with his old cycling shoes, largest collection of them. ...and to go for a ride while debating love to hear about the bikes that there was considerable interest gloves and hat and so forth. He a king ain’t satisfied ‘til he rules the shade of grey, or is it brown have been rescued or preserved from the collector crowd. I had was shocked at the value of the everything... (depends on the year), of Campy by all those who are like-minded many requests for photos and bike, and was losing steam for I wonder if Faliero Masi, Ugo Nuovo Record jockey wheels, and appreciative of them. But as detailed descriptions. But as the the notion that he’d be able to DeRosa, Ernesto Colnago or and then it all breaks loose from I ventured deeper into this price rose, and the more serious buy one. I made him an offer, Sante Poliaghi were in their there! “hobby” over the past few years, collectors were left to bid and he paid me as he could. He respective shops brazing together I found a group of folks who had against one another, I began still sends me an occasional note their wonderful frames, but Editor’s Note: Greg can be let the gist of the great line from receiving outlandish requests or photo. He rides the bike, and thinking “Man. I hope nobody reached at: Springsteen rule their actions and critiques of the bike. For values it for more than just rides this thing so it is still pris- [email protected] and attitudes. It’s one matter to instance, one gentleman had me money. And he doesn’t give a tine in thirty years.” or yelled love bikes and craftsmanship, measure the distance from the hoot how far down the seat tube angrily at the decal guy, “You and have varied tastes that attract lug tips to the decals, and the the decal is placed. you to many different bikes and distance between the letters in Another adventure into the ephemera. I must admit to being the decals, then offered that it serious collector world came as I guilty of this as well, but there may be a repainted bike because was an innocent bystander in a are lines of common sense that he was sure that the decals were debate that lasted for more than require one to pull back the reins a centimeter low on the seat an hour and a half in the aisle of when something as wonderfully tube. What?! Do you really think the annual Velo Swap. The heat- simple as a bicycle becomes that old Luigi the decal guy ed topic? Whether the pivot pins somehow overly complicated measured that back then? He in a particular Nuovo Record and analyzed. Here are some Cycling Utah Contributor Justin Machus in Flight. could probably barely see it rear derailleur were original or Photo: Brian Schiele examples that may explain why through his cigarette smoke! not. Now, everyone knows that some have grown a bit disen- Another’s request followed early pivot pins had a rounded, chanted with the notion of being that I have the frame’s paint protruded top, or end. Later ones a “collector” of classic bikes. removed to reveal the type of had a more concave end. I mean, 8th Annual I had a fit of practicality a brass used to braze it, and if it everyone knows this, right? Ah, couple of years ago, and offered met his approval, he would pur- but exactly which year, or better Southern Utah National Parks Tour for sale a wonderful bike from chase it. If not, then it was not yet, which month did the boys at September 7-13, 2003 one of the acknowledged worth his time, and he’d “of Campagnolo switch the tooling Masters of Italian craftsmanship. course, have to pass”. Yeah, and to create this change? There’s Seven glorious days in Utah's Dixie touring Zion's & Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Camping & Days off to enjoy the parks by foot or bike. On-road vehicle support and gear transport. Some meals provided. Professional mechanical support. Tour T-shirt with snacks and beverages provided at camp. Pitch In night at Bryce Canyon with 1/4 lb. beef dogs and treats supplied by the club and group pot luck.

Rated one of the nations best tours for the price! S250.00 Presented by Southern Utah Bicycle Tours Bingham Cyclery J&R Home Services Tailwinds Bicycle Tours Contact Jon R. Smith (801) 596-8430 Fax (801) 322-5056 [email protected] APRIL 2003 cycling utah.com 9

BIKE MONTH PREVIEW MayMay isis BikeBike MonthMonth -- CelebrateCelebrate YourYour InnerInner Sprocket!Sprocket!

By Jon R Smith movies for the cyclist in all of Everyone is invited to this cover the newly marked Second hundred of your closest friends. us. escorted ride from Liberty Park South bike lane. Riders will Though April may not have April showers bring May Saturday, May 10th, cranks through city streets that ends enjoy live music, food and prize many showers, May will still flowers. But what does May the week up with the annual with refreshments and prize drawings courtesy of UTA bring flowers and National bring? National Bicycle Month, Rocky Mountain Cycling Club drawings at the City - County Rideshare and SLC Corporation. Bicycle Month. So, with lots to of course. May is the time when Downtown Criterium. This Building. This year's grand prizeis a new do and many ways to enjoy the cyclists from around the country year's venue is Pioneer Park with Hump - day, May 14th, bicy- bicycle! festivities around the country celebrate their favorite pastime, bicycle racing on city streets sur- cle movies are back! The SLC Topping off the week, on and here in Utah, check the full riding a bike! Events of all types rounding the park. All classes of Bike Collective is hosting a Saturday, the 17th, it's the 18th schedule of events, dates, times are organized in cities around men's and women's racing will fundraiser at Brewvies with, Annual Cycle Salt Lake Century. and contacts, in the Calendar of the country; and here in Utah, be held and Pioneer Park pro- yes, at least one bicycle in the The ride starts and finishes at the Events on page 14 or visit it's no different. vides a 360° view of the action movie. The title is yet to be Utah State Fair Park. Riders of www.cyclesaltlakecentury.com. On May 7 at 11 a.m., cyclists for spectators to enjoy. determined but many classics are all ages and abilities will have will convene at the Utah State On Monday the 12th, Liberty in the running. 31, 67 and 100 mile route Capitol Building in Salt Lake Park is the gathering point for a Friday the 16th brings a new options. A well - marked, mostly City for the official signing of a Historic Tour of Downtown Salt event to Cycle Salt Lake Week. flat course on rural roads with proclamation by Governor Lake and the Avenues. The tour The UTA Rideshare Bike spectacular views of the Great Win Races, Read Michael Leavitt, declaring May is via bicycle and easy going for Bonanza is presenting an Salt Lake, the surrounding the Coach’s as Bicycle Month in the State of all ages and abilities. evening downtown bicycle ride- mountains and rich farmlands Utah. The proclamation signing Tuesday the 13th, join SLC and festival with Mayor Rocky awaits the riders. It's a great way Corner on p. 19 is just the beginning of many Mayor Rocky Anderson for Anderson. The ride will start and to spend the day and finish a events, state and city wide, to Mayor's Bike to Work Day. finish at the Gallivan Center and week of celebration with several celebrate bicycling. Cycle Salt Lake Week has become a tradi- tion for Utah riders. Cycle Salt Lake Week 2003 is scheduled for May 10-17. This weeklong celebration is complete with rides, races and even bike

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General practice of law including: • Business and Commerical Law • Divorce and Domestic Relations • Real Property • Bankruptcy UTA RIDESHARE BIKE BONANZA • MAY 16, 2003 • GALLIVAN CENTER • 7:00 P.M. MAYOR’S BIKE RIDE • 7:30 P.M. PARTY • Estate Planning

• Adoption d e Ri sh a A r So you’re tackling the 100-mile Salt Lake Century? Then don’t miss the • Contracts and Collections T e U • Personal Injury UTA Bike Bonanza the night before. It’s a celebration of cycling for • DUI everyone, starting with Mayor Rocky Anderson leading a downtown

• Workers Compensation ride on Salt Lake’s new 200 South bike lane, then ending with an Bicycle Collective evening at the Gallivan Center full of live music, free prizes and lots of 4543 S. 700 E. #200 B a i z k n carbohydrates. For more information log on to www.utarideshare.com. Murray, Utah 84107 e B o n a (801) 268-9868 MAYOR’S BIKE TOUR ON NEW 200 SOUTH LANE • LIVE MUSIC • FREE PRIZES • FREE BIKE TUNE-UPS AND LICENSING • FOOD AND DRINK • DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR THE ROAD HOME SHELTER 10 cycling utah.com APRIL 2003

ROAD TOURING The Moab Skinny Tire Festival

March 7-10, 2003

By Trudy Truss Festival. That sounded like fun - the weather had been perfect for Photos Courtesy of Moab Action Shots. Feb. 27- Friends call and say early road riding - not that I had You can find them at www.moabactionshots.com they need to rent skis March 11- actually done any! Over the 16. They will be coming into SLC, after spending the week- end in Moab at the Skinny Tire Continued on page 18 Call or stop by for info on our Yellowston r2003 eSpring CycleTou Tuesday Evening Lakeside Ride (A 65-mile Scenic Loop) Bike Yellowstone Group Rides May 10, 2003 (Without any public cars Clothing Sale and no entrance fees) April 1-17, 2003 Spring/Summer: Utah’s Best Enjoy Spring Cycling in Yellowstone Country! 50% Off Selection of Call Today to Reserve Your Cycling Adventure! Quality Bicycles Join us for a fun-filled cycling weekend May 10-11 in West Fall/Winter: Quality Bicycles Yellowstone, MT. Saturday, May 10, 2003 is the 6th Annual From: Lakeside Ride – There will be prizes, snacks, a cyclists banquet 75% Off and entertainment. Relax on Sunday with a casual ride into Old • Gary Fisher Faithful. We’re offering a fantastic cycling package. For more information visit our websites! • Rocky Mountain So E • Lemond Salt Lake City UT • Lemond • Merlin www.threebearlodge.com www.DoYellowstone.com wwwfisherscyclerycom • Bianchi $35.00/person, incl. lodging & $45.00/person, incl. lodging & • Electra breakfast based on dbl occ breakfast based on dbl occ • Electra 800-646-7353 800-646-7365 APRIL 2003 cycling utah.com 11

ROAD RACING The Rocky Mountain Raceway Criterium Series Intimidated? Race Anyway... March 28, 2003

By Cindi Hansen

Sure, if you’ve never done one, it can be terrifying, espe- cially if you don’t know any- one. You pull into the parking lot and unload your bike, you take a few laps around the cars to get warmed up and then pay your entrance fee. As you’re pedaling up to the startline, the A and B flights are racing by. You ride up to the red blazer and wait. Wait with all the others until it’s your turn. Again, a handful of racers speed by, only now there are above: The B Flite with the Wasatch in the background. just few. They must have top right: Master’s National Champ Bill Harris winning the A Flite. right: The A Flite in formation. Photos: Dave Iltis Continued on page 16 West Yellowstone Spring Cycle Tour Sixth Annual Lakeside Ride Bike Yellowstone Before the May 10, 2003 Traffic Hits ➢ This 65-mile tour (30-mile option) will April 1-17, 2003 start in West Yellowstone, MT then take ➢ No Entrance Fee! you around Henry’s, Quake and Hebgen ➢ Yellowstone Park opens to motorized traffic Lakes. ➢ on April 18. A family event with fun stops, turn- ➢ Cycling, Roller Blading and Hiking. around points, snack breaks and sag wag- (Bring all-weather gear) ons. ➢ Off-season room rates for family fun, day ➢ Registration $40 before May 3. $45 late and night. Kids: $30 early. $35 late ➢ Come for a week, or a weekend to remem- ➢ Dinner, Raffles, Prizes, Music and T- ber. shirts

For more information call: West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce 406-646-7701 or e-mail: [email protected] www.wyellowstone.com/cycletour 12 cycling utah.com APRIL 2003

Bike Summit - Continued GOAL SET FOR BIKE COMMUTER ACT CycleCycle ArtArt ShowShow from page 5 FATALITY REDUC- IS BACK During the National Bike object. Look for new initiatives TION Summit®, Congressman Earl Bicycling deaths can be in RTP and CMAQ, Frankel Blumenauer (D-OR) and reduced by 10 percent in the advised. He said the administra- Congressman Mark Foley (R- next two years. The National FL) re-introduced the Bike tion will not propse increasing Highway Traffic Safety Commuter Act, legislation to the gas tax but also warned that Administration (NHTSA) con- allow employees who bike to the "Highway Trust Fund would siders that a realistic goal and work the same financial incen- go broke if spending continued has included it in the U.S. tives available for parking and Department of mass transit. The bill would to grow at the previous pace." Transportation’s strategic plan. change the Transportation Watch for a debate over fuel In 2001 (the last year with Fringe Benefit of the tax code taxes that fund these programs, complied figures) about 730 to include bike commuters. "It's suggested Janet Oakley, director bicyclists died from injuries time to level the playing field of policy & government rela- suffered in transit, up about for bicycle commuters," said five percent from 2000. In two Blumenauer. "Bicycling is one tions for the American years, the NHTSA hopes to of the cleanest, healthiest and Association of State Highway & cut the figure to 679. NHTSA environmentally friendly modes Transportation Officials. On the Administrator Jeffrey Runge of transportation that exists plus side, the administration outlined NHTSA’s goals at the today. People who bike to work summit. should have the same financial wants a 2.5 cents per gallon tax incentives as those who use A factor in about a third of on gasohol to go to the fund – transit or participate in a quali- the deaths: alcohol. In 31 per- fied parking plan." not to the general treasury. On cent of cases, the bicyclist met the other hand, inflation will Currently, employers may the definition of being legally offer a Transportation Fringe reduce the value of the 18.3 drunk. These include some Benefit to employees for com- cents/gallon gas tax to 13.5 problem drinkers who ride muting to work. Employees cents by 2009, which could sig- bicycles because they’ve lost who take advantage of this pro- their driver’s licenses for nificantly reduce the size of the gram may receive a tax exemp- drunken driving. In another tion benefit totaling $190 for fund, Oakley predicted. five percent, autopsies showed participating in qualified park- But Congress always has to the cyclist had been drinking ing plans or $100 for transit cope with more work than it can some. And about a fifth of and vanpool expenses. handle. So a possible scenario is deaths were children. Employees may also opt to take cash compensation that it simply won’t finish a bill A plan to reduce deaths will involve improving both instead, which is subject to this year and will just extend the technology and human behav- employment taxes. The Bike same law another year or two. ior, Runge said. Outside of Commuter Act would extend drinking and inexperience, these same Transportation lack of a helmet killed the Fringe Benefits to employees most riders. who choose to commute by “Long Road Ahead” by Andrew Smith. For more of bicycle. -Courtesy of League of Andrew’s work, visit andrewsmithart.com -Charles Pekow American Bicyclists Photo: Edward Whitney Cycle Art Show in Downtown Salt Lake The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is hosting their first annual Cycle Art exhibit this year at 222 South Main Street, right across from the Gallivan Center. Cycle Art can be anything from a rideable bicycle embellished to turn heads to an abstract sculpture construct- ed with bicycle parts. No entries will be turned away. The exhibit will be on display in the windowfront and on the sidewalk through May 17, the final day of Bike Week. Come downtown and view the zany pieces! Artists have the option to sell their pieces and to con- tribute any percentage of the sale to the non-profit Collective. For submission information or for raw materials (used bikes and bike parts) or to bid on the pieces in the silent auction, call Jason at 485- 2906 or Brian at 328-BIKE or visit www.slcbikecollective.org

-Jason Bultman

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May 3 — Aardvark's Showdown at Five Mile Pass, Intermountain The Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory cycling utah Cup #2, Lehi, UT, XC - Ed Committee, the leading bicycle Chauner, 801-942-3498 advocacy group in Salt Lake May 17 — Hammerfest at the and Utah, wants to encourage Hollow, Intermountain Cup #3, all cyclists to participate. There calendarcalendar ofof Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, (801) are monthly meetings on the 942-3498 second Wednesday of every May 24 — Bordertown Challenge, month at 5 p.m. in the City & Wild Rockies Series #3, Oasis, NV, County Building, Rm. 326 or (208) 342-3910 335, 451 South State Street. for Grand Prize. Bike Ride: 7:00 May 31 — Cache Valley∂s Joyride, For details, visit the Cycling Calendar Guidelines: Calendar of Events PM, Music at 7:30 PM. Gallivan Intermountain Cup #4, Plaza, 239 S. Main St. in SLC. Free! Utah web site Listings are free on a W ellsville/Logan/Sardine (www.cyclingutah.com) or call is sponsored by Contact Julie Bond (801) 262- Canyon, UT, (435) 245-6950 space available basis and 5625 or [email protected] the Mayor’s office at 535-7939 at our discretion. June 7 — Pedalfest XC, or Mark at 363-0304. May 17 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Intermountain Cup #5, Deer Submit your event to: 31, 67 and 100 mile options. Utah Valley, UT - Ed Chauner, 801-942- [email protected] State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., 3498 SLC. 7:30 AM Mass start time. with date, name of event, Registration opens at 6:30 AM. June 8 — Bountiful Bomber website, phone number Online registration at www.cycle- Downhill Race, Bountiful, UT, (801) 375-3231 and contact person and saltlakecentury.com Contact Salt Lake City • Sunset Jon R Smith (801) 596-8430 or June 14 — Utah Summer August 2 — Snowbird Mountain other appropiate informa- [email protected] Games,Intermountain Cup #6, Bout,Intermountain Cup #10, tion Layton • Ogden Cedar City, (435)865-8421, 15th Annual, Snowbird, (801)942- Let us know about any Sandy • Midvale • Provo Mountain (800)FOR-UTAH, (435) 586-2770 3498 corrections to existing Bike June 21 — Bald Mountain August 9 — Wolverine Ridge XC listings! Racing Challenge Downhill, Deer Valley, Race, Intermountain Cup #11. UT, (801) 375-3231 Series Finals, Evanston, WY - Paul Weber County Pathways — Weber June 28 — Pedal Powder, Knopf, (307) 783-6470 County’s Advocacy Group, (801) Intermountain Cup #7, Powder Bicycle 393-2304 or www.weberpath- August 24 — Widowmaker Hill General Info Mountain, Ed Dilbeck, (801) 479- Motocross ways.org Climb 10 AM, Snowbird Resort, Intermountain Cup information 5015 (801)583-6281 Volunteer to help build the (Utah) (801) 942-3498. July 5 — Brian Header, Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) September 1 — Flyin' Brian Downhill Intermountain Cup #8, Brian Battle Bay BMX — (801) 796-8889 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- Wild Rockies Unplugged Series Race, Brian Head, UT, (801) 375- Head, UT, XC, Clark Krause, (435) trail.org. information (Idaho), (208) 342- 3231 Rad Canyon BMX — (801) 824-0095 586-2770 3910. September 20 — Tour des Suds, For more track info, visit Events USA Cycling, Mountain July ? — King of the Wasatch Park City, (435) 649-6839 cyclingutah.com Downhill, Park City Mtn. Resort, Region,(UT,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD, October 10-11 — Red Bull Critical Mass — Last Friday of every (801) 375-3231 Events month, 5:30 pm, meet at the Rogene Killen, (970) 587-4447. Rampage Free Ride Contest, 2nd Gallivan Center, 200 S. and State July 12 — Chris Allaire Memorial, Annual, Virgin, UT (435) 772-BIKE Intermountain Cup #9, Solitude, April 26 — Rad Canyon Bmx, Street, SLC. For more info, if you October 13-14 — Huntsman World Utah Races UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942- Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Racing have a bike to lend, etc.: email Senior Games. Must be 50 years 3498 Membership Registration 12-4 [email protected] Wednesdays — Soldier Hollow or older. Four events: hill climb, pm. 9700 S. 5250 W., South Training Series, 7 p.m., (801) 404- July 12 — Brianhead Epic 100, time trial, criterium and road Jordan, (801) 824-0095. May 2-3 — GOTS, Bike and Outdoor Gear Swap, Wild Rose, 0946 qualifier for the 2002 World Solo race. 800-562-1268 or May 3 — Rad Canyon Bmx, Bicycle 702 3rd Ave, SLC, (801) 533-8671 April 5-6 — Tour of Championships, Brian Head, [email protected] Motocross (BMX) Racing (909) 866-4565 May 7 — Governor’s Proclamation Canyonlands,DH,XC, Moab, UT, October 18-19 — 24 Hours of Membership Registration 12-4 (303) 432-1519 July 12 — Blue Mountain Bike Moab, (304) 259-5533 pm, FREE BEGINNERS TRAINING that May is Bike Month, 11a.m. May 3 — Canyon to Canyon Pedal Chase, 25 mile race, Monticello CLINIC 1-4 pm. 9700 S. 5250 W., Utah State Capitol Rotunda, October 26 — Moab Rim Downhill, Cup, 9 am, East Canyon Resort, City Recreation, Monticello, UT, South Jordan, (801) 824-0095. (801)287-2066 or jbond (801) 375-3231 @uta.cog.ut.us (801) 583-6281 (435) 587-2029 May 5, 12,19 — Rad Canyon Bmx, Practice 6:30-8:30 pm. 9700 S. May 10-17 — Cycle Salt Lake , 5250 W., South Jordan, (801) 824- weeklong festival with bike races, 0095. Bike Bonanza, Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, Bike to Work day, May 6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29 — Rad and more! Canyon Bmx, Single Point Races Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 10 — RMCC Downtown Registration 6-7 pm, racing ASAP Criterium. Pioneer Park, 500 South (8pm). 9700 S. 5250 W., South 400 West. Come out and enjoy a Jordan, (801) 824-0095. day of racing with all classes of Men's and Women's events. June 2,9,16,23,30 — Rad Canyon Noon to 8:30 PM. Contact Barry Bmx, Practice 6:30-8:30 pm. 9700 Gardner (801) 523-9387 S. 5250 W., South Jordan, (801) 824-0095. May 12 — Tailwinds Bicycle Touring Downtown Historic Tour,Meet in June 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26 — Rad Liberty Park in front of the Jacob Canyon Bmx, Single Point Races Chase Historic Home at 6:00 PM, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Grant Aagard (801) 272-1302 Registration 6-7 pm, racing ASAP (8pm). 9700 S. 5250 W., South May 13 — Mayor's Bike to Work Jordan, (801) 824-0095. Day presented by Salt Lake City Mayor's Office and MBAC, a mel- June 21 — Rad Canyon Bmx, Race low ride with Mayor Rocky For Life, Double Point Race. NO Anderson under police escort ABA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED TO from Liberty Park to the RACE. Saturday, Registration 4-5 City/County Bldg, then free pm, racing ASAP (6pm). 9700 S. breakfast and raffle for all partic- 5250 W., South Jordan, (801) 824- ipants, Cost: free, 7:30 am, 0095. Liberty Park, Lisa Romney, 535- July 18, 19, 20 — Rad Canyon Bmx, 7939, [email protected], GREAT SALT LAKE NATIONAL. For Meet at the northeast corner of registration and race times go to Liberty Park www.ababxm.com. 9700 S. 5250 May 14 — Bicycle Movie at W., South Jordan, (801) 824-0095. Brewvies presented by SLC Bike Collective. This is a fundraiser for Cycling the SLC Bike Collective. Movie will have bicycle theme with at Events least one bicycle. Brewvies is at 677 S. 200 W., SLC. Cost is $6.00 and 21 years under your belt. Time is 7:00 PM. Brian Price (801) 328-2453 or info@slcbikecollec- General Info tive.org Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory May 16 — UTA Rideshare Bike Committee (MBAC) meeting. Bonanza. Presented by UTA Second Wednesday every Rideshare and SLC Corporation. month 5 p.m. at the Salt Lake Join Mayor Anderson for an City/County Bldg, 451 S. State, evening bike ride on the new 200 Room 326. (801) 535-7939 or (801) S. bike lanes. Live music, food 363-0304. and prize drawings. New bicycle APRIL 2003 cyclingutah.com 15

Regional Races Challenge and MTB Stage Race, Road Mackay, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) April 12 — Barking Spider,Wild 890-3118 Racing Rockies Series #1, Nampa, ID, (208) 342-3910 August 9-10 — 24 Hours of Boise, Bogus Basin, ID, (208) 367-1899 April 26 — Oregon Trail Classic, General Info Wild Rockies Series #2, Baker, OR, August 9-10 — Claim Jumpers Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah (208) 342-3910 Downhill and Cross Country,Nevada NORBA State Cycling Association - Dirk April 26 — The Vegetarian MTB Championships, XC, DH, Great Cowley, (801) 944-8488 Race, Spirit of the Rockies races in the middle of Nevada USA Cycling, Mountain Region Mountain Bike Race Series #1, on Hwy 50, Austin, NV, (775) 964- Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, Fruita, CO, (970) 858-7220 1212 WY,SD), Rogene Killen, (970) 587- May 10 — 1st Annual Coyote August 23-24 — Brundage Bike 4447. Classic, Boise, ID, (208) 338-1016 Festival, Wild Rockies Series #7, April 8,15,22,29 — RMR Crit Series, Women’s Cycling Apparel May 15-18 — NORBA NCS #1, McCall, ID, (208) 342-3910 Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 Snow Summit Mountain Resort; We offer a September 6 — Galena Grinder, April 2,9,16,23,30 — DMV Crit (909) 866-4565 complete Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 788-9184 Series, Every Wednesday, Salt selection May 24 — Bordertown Challenge, September ? — Pahrump NV, (775) Lake, (801) 944-8488 Wild Rockies Series #3, Oasis, NV, of women’s 727-5284 or (702) 228-4076 April 10,24 — Salt Air TT Series, Every (208) 342-3910 cycling clothing, September 20-21 — Lava other Thurs, (801) 944-8488 May 24-26 — Iron Horse Bicycle from more than Rama,Wild Rockies Series #8, XC, April 5 — Weber State Circuit Classic, Road and Mountain 40 top brands: DH, Lava Hot Springs, ID (208) Race, Weber State, (801) 689- Events, Durango, CO,(970) 259- Castelli, 342-3910 4754 4621 Hind, April 12 — Buffalo Stampede Road June 4 - July 2 — Wednesday NEMA, Race on Antelope Island, (801) Night MTB Series, ID, (208) 788- Primal Wear, 731-8335 - tenative 9184 Mountain Pearl Izumi, Shebeest, April 12 — Antelope Island Road June 7 — Revenge of the Sugoi, Terry, ZOIC Bike Race, (801) 392-4019 - tenative Singletrack, Wild Rockies Series and many more! #4, Twin Falls, ID, (208) 342-3910 April 19 — Earth Day Pedal Cup, Tours and Festivals 10:00 AM, City Creek Canyon, June 28 — Idaho City Excellent (801)583-6281 www.TeamEstrogen.com Adventure, Wild Rockies Series #5, Idaho City, ID, (208) 342-3910 April 19 — Up and Over Time Trial, 10 miles of fun!, (801) 363-3727 July 4 — 8th Annual WYDAHO Bike April 24-27 — Fruita Fat Tire Race, Grand Targhee Ski and Festival, Fruita, CO, (800) 873- April 26-27 — Tour of the Storm, 3 Summer Resort Alta, WY, Cara 3068 stages, 2 days, Hurricane, UT, Woelk at 1-800-TARGHEE ext. May 16-18 — San Rafael Swell (801) 944-5042 1313 Mountain Bike Festival, 16th May 6,13,20,27 — RMR Crit Series, July 5-6 — Pomerelle Peaks,XC on Annual, Emery County, (435) 637- Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 Sat, DH on Sun, Wild Rockies 0086 May 7,14,21,28 — DMV Crit Series, Series #6, Albion, ID, (208) 342- August 9-10 — Dinotrax Fat Tire Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 944- 3910 Festival, Rides, Pasta Feed, 8488 July 5-6 — MTB World Cup, XC, DH, Bluegrass Music, Flaming Gorge, May 8,22 — Salt Air TT Series, Every 4x5, Telluride, CO, (719) 866-4581 (435) 781-2595 other Thurs, (801) 944-8488 July 12 — Kelly Canyon MTB, Idaho September 27 — Antelope Island May 3 — East Canyon Road Race, Falls, ID (208) 336-5821 Buffalo Bike Tour, (801) 947-0338 11 AM, East Canyon Resort, (801) July 20 — State Short-Track XC, ID, October 22-26 — Canyonlands Fat 583-6281 (208) 788-9184 Tire Festival. Group rides, bicycle DemoExpo, fun competitions, August 14-17 — NORBA NCS #4, evening entertainment. Moab Calendar - Continued Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621 City Park. (801) 375-3231 August 2-3 — 19th White Knob on page 17

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racerace resulresultsts broken away from the pack somewhere on the back section of the course. A man rings a bell, signaling the final lap. The rest of the 10 Mike Pratt Canyon Cycles 1 Road Race Results are pack flies by. The other racers near you begin to crowd the fin- C Flite Racing sponsored by 1 Ty Hansen New Moon Media 10 ishline hoping to get a good view of the final sprint. Instead of a 2 Brad Pilling 9 3 Benjamin Dhulst 8 bell, the man now has a megaphone and instructs everyone to 4 Greg Davis RMCC 7 5 Mike Gillette Ogden One 6 back away from the finishline to give the sprinters some room. Rocky Mountain Raceways 5 John Bercaw RMCC 6 6 Kevin Rohwer Healthy Choice/Guru's You look towards the East End of the track as the leaders rounds Criterium Series 5 the final hair-pin turn. The small group rides together for about RMR Criterium 8 Peter Hansen 3 3-8-03 8 Ryan Christensen New Moon Media 3 another 100 meters until someone breaks for the win. A racer A Flite 9 Ryan Christensen New Moon Media 2 1 Allan Butler Healthy Choice/Guru's 10 10 Andrew Cravens 1 from the rear of the pack sprints out around the other four like a 2 Ryan Littlefield 1st 2175 S.900 E. Endurance/Contender 9 bolt of lightening. He’s planned it perfectly. As he crosses the 3 Terry McGinnis X Men 8 Salt Lake City 4 Cris Fox Guthries 7 (801) 466-3971 RMR Criterium line, he pushes his handlebars forward to seal his victory. After 5 Bart Gillespie Active Source/Biogen 6 3-29-03 6 Jason Castor 1st fisherscyclery.com A Flite all of the other competitors finish, the man with the megaphone Endurance/Contender 5 1 Bill Harris X Men 10 announces that the C flight can now lineup to the startline. The 8 Jon Baddley New Moon Media 3 2 Jon Baddley New Moon Media 9 9 Aaron Jordin Porcupine/Bicycle Ctr 2 Salt Lake’s 3 Jody Harris 8 fun is about to begin. 10 Todd Tanner Guthries 1 4 Mitch McBeth 7 Road Bike 5 Terry McGinnis X Men 6 I pick a spot as close to the front as I can. I am surrounded by B Flite Specialists! 6 Eric Flynn 1st Endurance/Contender 5 1 Scott Preston Team Fazolies 10 7 Jason Castor 1st men. A guy behind me says something like, "Oh great, I’ll be 2 Tyler Moore Blue Rain 9 Endurance/Contender 4 3 James Morgan 9th & 9th 8 8 Jason Travis Jans Park City 3 drafting off the smallest person here”. I’m so nervous. My 4 Tyler Harvey 9th & 9th 7 9 Kevin Radzinski RMCC 2 breakfast is turning in my stomach. The race director announces 5 Jeff Bland 1st Endurance/Contender 7 Tyler Woods 1st 10 Brent Cannon New Moon Media 1 6 Endurance/Contender 4 the rules to the C flight finishing off with, “Get set, go”. And 6 Robert Kunz 5 8 Mike Pratt Canyon Cycles 3 B Flite 7 Dave Sharp 9th & 9th 4 9 David Harward Canyon Cycles 2 1 Tyler Moore Blue Rain 10 just that like the race is underway. 8 Mike Pratt Canyon Cycles 3 10 Shawn Cheney X Men 1 2 Brandon Shepherd New Moon Media 9 Clark Mower 1st 9 Ten seconds into it, and all the nerves are gone. We round the Endurance/Contender 2 C Flite 3 Scott Preston Team Fazolies 8 10 McKay Pollei 1st 1 Brad Pilling 10 4 David Harward Canyon Cycles 7 first corner and there is already a surge in the pack. As I climb Endurance/Contender 1 2 Mike Franklin 9 5 Tyler Woods 1st 3 Norman Bryner RMCC 8 Endurance/Contender 6 the small hill that rounds the backside of the course, the leaders C Flite 4 Micheal Preston Unattached 7 6 Shawn Cheney X Men 5 slow down and everyone joins back together. We ride as a group 1 Brad Pilling 10 5 Mike Gillette Ogden One 6 7 Dave Sharp 9th & 9th 4 2 Kevin Rohwer Healthy Choice/Guru's 6 Kevin Rohwer Healthy Choice/Guru's 8 Mike Schmidt 1st until the straightway, and there is another increase in pace. The 9 5 Endurance/Contender 3 3 Mike Franklin 8 7 Andrew Cravens 4 9 Jim Fearick 1st Endurance/Contender pack is strung out in single file down to the first turn. I sneak 4 Steve Wilson RMCC 7 8 Darin Wilson RMCC 3 2 5 Stephen Pudloch Ogden One 6 9 Steve Wilson RMCC 2 10 Mike Pratt Canyon Cycles 1 behind someone and catch their draft around and up the curve. I 6 Mike Gillette Ogden One 5 10 Bill Hockett Unattached 1 7 Benjamin Dhulst 4 C Flite find myself in the middle of the bunch not having to peddle at all 8 Norman Bryner RMCC 3 RMR Criterium 1 Mike Franklin 10 9 Andrew Cravens 2 3-22-03 2 Ty Hansen New Moon Media 9 for a few seconds which gives my legs a chance to recover. 10 Carl Majors RMCC 1 A Flite 3 BJ Leonard 8 1 Jeff Louder Navigators 10 4 David Holding Unattached 7 “Hold your line”, I hear from up front. There is sudden move- RMR Criterium 2 Bill Harris X Men 9 5 John Bercaw RMCC 6 ment from the right side as the road narrows into the “S” turns. 3-15-03 3 Dirk Cowley RMCC 8 6 Bob Saffell Unattached 5 A Flite 4 Daniel Adams Porcupine/Bicycle Ctr 7 Greg Davis RMCC 4 Those of us riding in the middle get boxed in and have to hit our 1 Jeff Louder Navigators 10 7 9 Andrew Cravens 2 2 Bill Harris X Men 9 5 Aaron Jordin Porcupine/Bicycle Ctr 6 brakes. We caught up to the leaders just after the hairpin and sit 3 Bryson Perry Healthy Choice/Guru's 8 6 Eric Flynn 1st Endurance/Contender 5 Team Standings as of 3-30-03 4 Allan Butler Healthy Choice/Guru's 7 7 Bart Gillespie Active Source/Biogen 4 A Flite into their slipstream. 5 Gardie Jackson Healthy 8 Darrell Davis 1st 1 X Men 49 Choice/Guru's 6 Endurance/Contender 3 2 1st Endurance/Contender 32 With one lap to go, one of my teammates pulls about five feet 6 Aaron Jordin Porcupine/Bicycle Ctr 5 9 Brent Cannon New Moon Media 2 3 Healthy Choice/Guru's 31 7 Bart Gillespie Active Source/Biogen 4 10 Mitch McBeth 1 4 Porcupine/Bicycle Ctr 26 away from the pack. I thought he was attacking and I wanted to 8 Daniel Adams Porcupine/Bicycle Ctr 5 Navigators 20 3 B Flite 6 New Moon Media 16 help him get away. I rode up and around him and started pulling 9 Andrew Lock X Men 2 1 David Harward Canyon Cycles 10 7 Active Source/Biogen 14 hard. As I round the turn towards the backside, I glanced back, 10 Thomas Meiser 1st 2 Tyler Woods 1st 8 RMCC 12 Endurance/Contender 1 Endurance/Contender 9 9 Guthries 8 and he wasn’t coming with me. I freaked out. I knew that it 3 Tyler Harvey 9th & 9th 8 10 Jans Park City 3 B Flite 4 Dave Sharp 9th & 9th 7 wasn’t smart to ride at the very front, so I slowed down. As I 1 Brad Anderson RMCC 10 5 Brad Anderson RMCC 6 B Flite 2 Robert Crain Blue Rain 9 6 John Laney 1st 1 9th & 9th 51 did, there was another surge in the pace, and the pack over took 3 Tyler Moore Blue Rain 8 Endurance/Contender 5 2 1st Endurance/Contender 47 4 Jeff Bland 1st Endurance/Contender 7 Shawn Cheney X Men 4 3 Blue Rain 36 me. I had nothing let to catch back on. I finished the race about 7 9 Jim Fearick 1st Endurance/Contender 4 Canyon Cycles 27 5 Tyler Harvey 9th & 9th 6 2 5 Team Fazolies 18 ten seconds back. 6 James Morgan 9th & 9th 5 9 Robert Keller 9th & 9th 2 6 RMCC 16 7 X Men 10 I was so mad at myself for wasting so much energy with half a 8 New Moon Media 9 lap to go. What a stupid mistake. But, now as I look back on C Flite INTERMOUNTAIN CUP 1 RMCC 47 that race, I’m so glad I did go out hard like that. I learned so 2 New Moon Media 24 3 Ogden One 23 much from that day. 2003 4 Healthy Choice/Guru's 19 After all, that’s what the C flight is for, right? To learn. Mountain Bike Racing Series Individual Standings as of 3-30-03 A Flite 801-942-3498 or www.intermountaincup.com 1 Bill Harris, 28 2 Jeff Louder, 20 3 Allan Butler, 17 March 1 Red Rock Desert Rampage, St. George, UT 4 Bart Gillespie, 14 May 3 Aardvark’s Showdown at Five Mile Pass, Lehi, UT 5 Terry McGinnis, 14 6 Aaron Jordin, 13 May 17 Hammerfest at the Hollow, Soldier Hollow, 7 Daniel Adams, 13 Heber City, UT 8 Jon Baddley, 12 9 Dirk Cowley, 10 May 31 The Joyride, Logan, UT 10 Eric Flynn, 10

June 7 Deer Valley Pedalfest XC, Deer Valley Resort, UT B Flite June 14 Utah Summer Games XC Race, Cedar City, UT 1 Tyler Moore, 27 2 Tyler Harvey, 21 June 28 Pedal Powder, Powder Mountain, UT 3 Tyler Woods, 19 July 5 Brian Header, Brian Head, UT 4 David Harward, 19 5 Scott Preston, 18 July 12 Chris Allaire Memorial/Utah State Open, 6 Brad Anderson, 16 Solitude, UT 7 Dave Sharp, 15 8 James Morgan, 13 August 2 The 16th Annual Mountain Bout, Snowbird, UT 9 Jeff Bland, 13 August 9 Wolverine Ridge XC Race, Double Points!, 10 Shawn Cheney, 10 Regional Finals, Evanston, WY C Flite 1 Brad Pilling, 29 All races are Cross Country Events, No License Required! 2 Mike Franklin, 27 3 Kevin Rohwer, 19 4 Ty Hansen, 19 5 Mike Gillette, 17 6 Benjamin Dhulst, 12 7 John Bercaw, 12 8 Norman Bryner, 11 9 Greg Davis, 11 10 Andrew Cravens, 9 APRIL 2003 cycling utah.com 17

July 19 — Hill AFB Criterium, miles from Logan, UT to Jackson, May 24-26 — CANCELLED Platte July 22 — Summer Night at the Calendar - Continued Ogden, UT, (801) 776-3917 WY, (801) 627-6200 or (800) 497- Bridge Station Stage Race, 4 Track #2, Road/Track, Boise, ID, from page 11 July 26-27 — Leave it to Beaver 7335 stages, Casper, WY, (307) 234- (208) 343-3782 Stage Race, UT, (801) 944-8488 September 28 — Antelope Island 5330 July 26 — Twilight Criterium, Boise, Utah Road Races August 5,12,19,26 — RMR Crit TT #3, Antelope Island, (801) 731- June 1 — Lyle Pearson ID, (208) 343-3782 Continued Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 8335 Classic/Roubaix Road Race - 75+ July 27 — The Morning After mi Boise,ID, (208) 343-3782 May 10-11 — Women's Road August 6,13,20,27 — DMV Crit October 7-10 — Huntsman World Criterium, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Racing Cycling Clinics, racing Series, Every Wednesday, Salt Senior Games. Must be 50 years June 6-8 — Tour of Eagle, Eagle, ID, 9130 skills and tactics, SLC, (801) 944- Lake, (801) 944-8488 or older. Four events: hill climb, (208) 884-1925 July 29 — Idaho Cycling 2456 or (801) 466-6312 time trial, criterium and road August 14,28 — Salt Air TT Series, June 10 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Criterium Series, race. 800-562-1268 or Enthusiasts Criterium Series, Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at May 10 — RMCC Rhodes Every other Thurs, (801) 944-8488 [email protected] Criterium, 12 noon, Pioneer Park, Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at 208-282-2503 or August 2 — Snowbasin Earl Miller Salt Lake City, (801) 523-9387 October 11 — City Creek Bike 208-282-2503 or [email protected] Hillclimb, 11 miles from Huntsville Sprint, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up [email protected] August 4-9 — USCF Master's May 24-25 — Snake River Stage to Snowbasin, Huntsville, UT, (801) City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake Race, (208) 465-6491 620-1048 June 11 — Bogus Basin 'Tribute' National's, Louisville, KY, (719) City, road or mountain bikes, Prologue, TT, Boise, ID, (208) 867- 866-4581 May 31 — Antelope Island TT #1, August 2 — Davis Crit (Rusty UCA Points Series Event, (801) 2488 August 9 — Saturn Cycling Classic, Antelope Island, (801) 731-8335 Shoemaker Memorial), Davis 583-6281 June 13-23 — CANCELLED- "The Race", Boulder to June 3,10,17,24 — RMR Crit Series, County Technical Center, (801) Breckenridge, 140 miles, plus 944-8488 ConAgra Food's Women's Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 Regional Road Races Challenge, Idaho, 208-672-7223 Nicole Reinhart Criterium, (303) August 9 — Fazoli's Sundance 443-7020 June 4,11,18,25 — DMV Crit Series, April 6 — TT Training Series #2, Boise, June 15 — 50/50 Team Time Trial, Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, Hillclimb, 8 mile climb from Hwy August 9 — Spectrum Festival of 189 (Provo Canyon) to the top of ID, (208) 336-3854 Lost River Cycling, Boise, ID, con- (801) 944-8488 tact Kurt Holzer (208) 890-3118 Speed Criterium, Boise, (208) 343- the Alpine Loop, Provo, UT, (801) April 10 — Snake River Criterium 3782 June 5,19 — Salt Air TT Series, Every 400-6130 Series, Nampa, ID, (208) 465-6491 June 17 — Idaho Cycling other Thurs, (801) 944-8488 August 12 — Idaho Cycling August 16 — Antelope Island TT #2, April 13 — Spring RR #3, Boise, ID, Enthusiasts Criterium Series, Enthusiasts Criterium Series, June 7 — Sugarhouse Crit, (801) Antelope Island, tenatively the (208) 343-3782 Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at 944-8488 208-282-2503 or 208-282-2503 or Utah State Time Trial April 16 — Snake River Criterium [email protected] [email protected] June 8 — International Center Championships, (801) 731-8335 Series, Nampa, ID, (208) 465-6491 Criterium, (801) 944-8488 August 23 — Snowbird Hill Climb, June 20-22 — Elkhorn Classic August 16 — Table Rock HC RR, April 27 — TT Training Series #3, ID, Stage Race, Baker City, OR, (503) June 14 — Herriman Road Race, 7:30 AM, 10.2 Miles from Shopko Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488 (208) 336-3854 652-3763 tenative date, Utah State on 9400 S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, August 17 — Day at the Track, Championships, LAJORS, (801) (801) 583-6281 May 1 — Snake River Criterium June 24 — Summer Night at the Road/Track, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Series, Nampa, ID, (208) 465-6491 280-8916 August 23-24 — Tour de Gap Track #1, Road/Track, Boise, ID, 3782 (208) 343-3782 June 21-22 — High Uintas Classic Stage Race, in conjunction with May 4 — Spring RR #4, Boise, ID, August 23 — Stanley Challenge, Stage Race, Kamas, UT to the Iron County Fair, Parawon, UT, (208) 343-3782 June 28 — River Spirit Circuit Race, Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488 Evanston, WY, 307-783-6458 or (435) 677-2111 May 8 — Snake River Criterium Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 September 6-7 — Intermountain 800-328-9708 August ? — 2 Man Team Time Trial, Series, Nampa, ID, (208) 465-6491 June 28 — Idaho State Time Trial Orthopaedics Idaho State RR and Criterium Championships, June 28 — Porcupine Hillclimb, Big (801) 944-8488 May 17 — Galena Hill Climb, starts Championships, Bellevue, ID, Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890- Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake 7am, (208) 726-7693 August 29 - September 1 — Cache at the base of Galena, ID, (208) 3118 City, (801) 231-5335 Classic Stage Race, Logan, UT, 726-7693 June 29 — Ketchum Criterium, September 13 — Race to the (435) 752-5131 or (435) 787-2534 Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho, June 19-21 — Utah Summer May 17 — Birds of Prey Road Race, Angel, 17th Annual, Wells, NV, Games, Cedar City, (435)865- September 2,9,16,23,30 — RMR Crit Kuna, ID, (208) 389-7429 Greg Stock (208) 726-0707 (775) 752-3540 8421, (800)FOR-UTAH Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 May 18 — Eagle Hills Circuit Race, June 29 — Lyle Pearson Challenge September 13 — Bogus Basin Hill July 1,8,15,22,29 — RMR Crit Series, September 3,10,17,24 — DMV Crit Boise, ID, (208) 343-9130 (The Big Loop), Boise, ID, (208) Climb, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 343-3782 Series, Every Wednesday, Salt May 20 — Idaho Cycling July 2,9,16,23,30 — DMV Crit Series, Lake, (801) 944-8488 Enthusiasts Criterium Series, July 1 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Weekly Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, September 11,25 — Salt Air TT Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at Criterium Series, Pocatello, ID, (801) 944-8488 Series, Every other Thurs, (801) 208-282-2503 or Rob Van Kirk at 208-282-2503 or Rides [email protected] July 3,17 — Salt Air TT Series, Every 944-8488 [email protected] July 4 — Elko Jaietan Criterium, other Thurs, (801) 944-8488 September 6 — Eureka RR, great May 24-25 — Snake River Omnium, Mondays — April - September — Part of the Elko Basque Festival, July 12-13 — Gate City Grind road race through the Tintic Nampa, ID, (208) 465-6491 Wasatch Women's Cycling Club Elko, NV, (775) 738-5245 Stage Race, (208) 282-2503 or Mining District, Eureka, UT (801) May 24-26 — Iron Horse Bicycle (WWCC) Weekly Ride: fun/easy (208) 652-3532 553-1065 Classic, Road and Mountain July 12-13 — Gate City Grind ~1 hr. ride , meeting at 6:00 p.m. at 1500 E 1500 S (by Einstein's). 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BOOK REVIEW loop- so eat Skinny Tires - your Continued from page 10 Wheaties!) The Immortal Class: After the Bike Messengers and the Cult of lunch stop, weekend they faxed and emailed all the info to me heading Human Power to see if I would be interested in joining them. back, came Since opening T&T Bike and Ski my activity level neck and has definitely taken a dive, (which is quite a bum- shoulder She had opened the door in my By Lou Melini mer - oh, to work just 9-5!) Anyway, I’m not in pain - path. The timing was so perfect UGH!!!! that I never saw it happen. When that bad of shape, I love my bike and I love road riding, so I figure what the heck- I will throw Two days of I have read several books dur- the cop arrived, he took a glance over 40 mile ing the winter season. The books at me and proceeded to the pas- responsibility away for the weekend and head down to Moab! riding was that I have enjoyed the most have senger in question. She was a PYT killing me. been well written works of litera- Late Thursday evening, Phil and Diane arrive half his age. But the cop was just Was actually ture, using a bicycle to help tell from Philly - here I have 2 bikes ready to go, warming up to her, trying to get quite sur- Photo by Moab Action Shots the story. Mr. Culley’s book is one her number, talking about himself thinking I can take my new mountain bike (a Santa prised my of those books. with these Al Green tones. The Cruz Blur), along for it’s maiden voyage! No such Why do you wave and have a injuries seemed to have come from luck - we were packed full, as they had also talked legs and butt felt fine, but holding my helmet up sense of comradeship to the every angle. I could track them, another couple from Philly into joining us. So it was hurting! After we got back into town I cyclist traveling in the opposite counting, noting each millisecond was just me and my magic carpet ride carbon-stay checked out the ladies and gentlemen from direction, even if you do not per- of my progress across the pave- Torelli, and I snagged my husband’s DuraAce race Suzette’s (they were the massage outfit sponsoring sonally know that person? Mr. ment. Why were you riding a bicy- wheels just for a bit more speed, (I needed all I the ride.) I think I got Suzette herself- all I know Culley makes us think about val- cle, the officer asked? Was I at could get!) is whom ever she was – she was one of the best. ues and what is important in our fault for riding a bicycle? For not On the way out of town we stopped for a quick After refueling thoroughly, the next morning I did- life, a philosophical approach sim- driving a car? For the first time in snack, where I was to learn that I was with a group n’t feel my neck, shoulders, anything. Even my ilar to Zen and the Art of my so-called adult life, I couldn’t of cyclists whom had been competing in crits all legs - still great! Motorcycle Maintenance (by feed myself and I couldn’t work.” winter back east, in the snow! Thought to myself- Robert Pirsig, published by Day 3- Arches National Park Throughout the book, Mr. this ought to be humorous, with me - the daily Bantam books). He does this Today was easy day 3. Definitely needed the Culley describes his life as a mes- cyclist - which I am not (at moment, anyway!) At through the subculture world of senger, some tidbits of Chicago cup of coffee from Mountain Mudd in the parking this point, I am thinking - great I’ll die by day 2. bicycle messengers and recreates history and his comrades on 2 lot! I cannot say enough about the luck they had Ah, well, we have a pool where we are staying, himself as Steinbeck’s Tom Joad wheels. Mr. Culley also gives us with the festival this year - mid- 60 degree temper- plus I needed the break - just didn’t want to get too in a Gen-X time. “The wheels, his take on critical mass rides and atures, hardly any wind, and as always beautiful serious! held tight by a matrix of metal transportation in general by say- scenery to make the early season miles go by easy. spokes fixed to a hub, are pulled ing; “None of the traffic disturbed The first pitch on this ride always hurts me more around a set of ball bearings by us. Cars, pedestrians, and cyclists Day 1- Potash Road We arrived late Thursday night so we decided just due to the fact you have to look at it a bit - not the torqued cog. Eighteen inches stood in amazement as far as the that tough mentally at the moment. If I remember of rubber wheel crawls forward. I to sleep in a bit, make the first day casual. eye could see. This was the theater right, this ride was 53 miles. Today was nice, enjoy this quiet time when the It was a nice and easy warm-up ride winding I had come to Chicago for. This found the right combo for breakfast. Then the mas- city’s rhythm is slow. I share the was the point where theater could along the Colorado River. We rode out to the end sage from the night before - yes, everything was reflective awe that I see in the change the way people think and of the pavement, where (I guess) there was an pious postures of people walking. live.” aid/lunch station at one time! Seems as though we coming together. I was feeling so good I decided Sincere people doing honest work I read this book while flying to slept too late to make it to lunch, but there were to keep it on a roll and blow my extra spending will be driven into shouting and from Philadelphia. You will still plenty of support vehicles out there, which cash on another massage! matches, compelled to insult each read through the 324 pages not was nice to see. As you came out from behind the Day 4 - Dead Horse Point other, tempted to quit right on the wanting to put it down. And just rock walls the crosswinds were vicious, but we are This is actually my favorite ride. I knew it was spot.” don’t read the book. Read the in Utah land of wide, open windy spaces. Phil, a slight climb the whole way out, so when we got Travis Culley’s accidental acknowledgements and introduc- Diane and the crew headed out to the time-trial at to the parking lot off 191, I went ahead - me being introduction to the bicycle may tion as well. 4:00, while I enjoyed the hot tub and pool at the the type of person who needs a very long warm- sound familiar; he simply needed Moab Valley Inn - the “official” lodging for the transportation to his job. His up! A few miles into the ride you start climbing The Immortal Class: Bike festival. degree in theater and his job at an Messengers and the Cult of on a couple of big switchbacks then just slight art gallery left little after paying Human Power Day 2- River Road upgrades some a little more than others. When you for rent and food, let alone a car By Travis Hugh Culley, 2001 My group was starting to kick into to training reach the overlook right before Dead Horse Point- in the city of Chicago. His becom- Random House, New York N.Y. that is where you must stop. You look down upon ing a bicycle messenger was mode, so I let them head out early, leaving me to take full advantage of my time away from work! the White Rim Trail - you can see Potato Bottom equally primal; he needed a job. and The Schaffer Trail, which looks much steeper While going to work: “Doored. Today we headed out toward Scenic Byway 128 which goes along the south side of the Colorado than it is, I think. We stopped for a bit of lunch heading upstream. I have done this ride before and then headed back, for a 20mile downhill! Tours usually see some incredible birds and wildlife. That’s it folks! The festival ended that after- There were some nice little climbs along which noon and we headed back to SLC in the morning. Worldwide came with some great little descents! If you are a CCYCLEVENTSYCLEVENTS The organizers did an excellent job, but they can for Cycling cyclist you have to love rolling hills and this ride always use more vehicles for shuttles and there are has them! You go out past the Castle Valley and never enough sponsors and volunteers. If part of Enthusiasts La Sal Mountain Loop turn off. The La Sal loop is the family wants to ride and some just want to ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a great ride for later in the summer when it’s too come along you can contact them through their warm at lower elevations. 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June 20 — Annual Antelope by Calendar - Continued Moonlight Bike Ride, 10:00 P.M. COACH’S CORNER from page 17 start, check-in begins at 8:30 p.m., Davis County Causeway, Antelope Island State Park Weekly Rides Continued entrance This a popular non- competitive ride, held at night How to Survive Your First Race Mondays — Park City Social Ride, 6 during the full-moon. Ride along pm, easy pace, meet at Cole the Great Salt Lake on the Davis By Bill Harris Sport, Park City, (435) 649-5663 County causeway and on to Tuesdays — Weekly Tour of Heber Antelope Island State Park. Views Valley, meet at Heber Mountain are spectacular, food is delicious. So you’ve decided to enter your first race? Now what? Sports, 160 S Main St., Heber. 32 Registration fee includes park entry, t-shirt and refreshments, 20 Long before you enter your first race make sure you have some basic group riding skills and you miles at a medium pace (Avg. feel comfortable and safe riding in a pack. Race day is not the day to learn these skills. The basic skills 16-18 mph). Perfect for learning miles round trip,Neka Roundy, pace lines. (435) 657-1950. Davis County Tourism, (801) 451- of group riding are best developed by going on large group rides on the weekends or joining a club that 3286 Wednesdays — Weekly Tour of emphasizes group rides with mentors to help you develop the basic skills. The previous issue of June 22-27 — Utah Border to Heber Valley, meet at Heber Cycling Utah offers a good list of the local clubs and many bike shops host weekend rides. After Mountain Sports, 160 S Main St., Border Tour, (801) 556-3290 Heber. 20 miles at a leisurely June 28-29 — MS 150 Bike Tour, you’ve completed several of these group rides (I suggest at least 10) you may feel ready to have a go at pace (Avg 10-14 mph) (435) 657- Benefits MS Society, Cache your first race. 1950 Valley Fairgrounds (400 South 500 West, Logan, Utah), (801) 493- Wed MTB ride — Women’s Joyride, 0113 1. Check out the calendar section on page 12 for the local race schedule and go to cyclingutah.com for 5:30 p.m., meet at Joyride Bikes, 655 S. Main St., Logan, (435) 753- June 28 — Comstock Silver more details and website links. 7175 Century Historical Tour, Genoa / 2. Start by racing in the Citizens or Beginners class. Here you will race against others that have little or Carson Valley, NV, (800) 565-2704 Thursdays — Weekly Race around no experience racing just like you, so there is no reason to be intimidated. Once you have done about Heber Valley, meet at Heber June 28 — Killer Loop, a 66 or 100 Mountain Sports, 160 S Main St., mile loop from Cedar City five of these races you may be ready to upgrade to the next level and race some stiffer competition. Heber. 34 miles at a crisp pace through Brianhead and Back to 3. Arrive at the race at least an hour before the start. Allow yourself time to get registered, find out with sprint zones (Avg 19-24 Cedar. This ride features 8000 plus where the start/finish line is, check to see that things are running on time, pin on your numbers, pump mph). Great for fine tuning the feet of climbing at altitudes up to legs. (435) 657-1950 10,400 feet. (435) 586-7567 up your tires, go to the bathroom and get a good 30min or so warm-up. Thursdays — Park City Tempo Ride, June 28 — Tour of Marsh Creek 4. Be sure you have adequate water and food to go the distance. You should plan on at least 1 water 6 pm, fast paced, meet at Cole Valley, fully supported ride, bottle and a carbohydrate gel or a few bites of food for each hour you may be racing. For races over an Sport, Park City, (435) 649-5663 options of 25, 62, or 100 miles on the lonely roads that traverse the hour use energy drink instead of plain water. Weekend Group Rides — Saturday lovely country between 5. For criteriums, time trials and road races. Leave your bike pump and tool kit in the car. You don’t and Sunday, 10 am, meet at 9th Pocatello and Malad Pass, Rob and 9th in Salt Lake City. Van Kirk at 208-282-2503 or want these things to accidentally fall off in a race and cause someone to crash. Most races will have Sunday Group Ride — 9 a.m., [email protected] spare wheels or a support crew to get you back to the start if you have a mishap. Of course if you’re Canyon Bicycles in Draper, 762E., July 4-6 — Northwest Tandem racing an MTB race, be sure you have a pump, tube and tools to fix your bike if needed. 12600 S., (801) 576-8844 Rally, Eugene, OR, (541) 485-8643 6. Once the race is under way it’s time to use those group riding skills you’ve learned: No sudden July 13-19 — Bicycle Idaho, Melba moves, be smooth, draft the rider in front of you, ride close side by side, warn of road hazards, use your to Ketchum to Melba, (541) 385- Road 5257 brakes as little as possible, don’t pull for long stretches at the front, don’t overlap wheels, eat and drink Tours July 19-20 — Idaho MS 150 Bike when you’re at the back of the group. Tour, Three Island Crossing State 7. If, when in the race you bump another racer or touch wheels with another racer, stay relaxed and Park, Glenn's Ferry , ID, (208) 388- 1998 ext. 2 or (208) 342-2881 don’t slam on the brakes. Most race accidents happen when a rider tenses up and starts swerving on the August 3-8 — Bear Lake, Northern road. April 5 — Cactus Hugger Road Utah & Southern Idaho Tour, (801) 8. Conserve your energy throughout the race, don’t go to the front and ride as hard as you can, let oth- Ride, 42, 72 or 100 miles, Xetava 556-3290 Gardens, Kayenta/Ivins, St. ers take turns at the front, don’t let gaps open between you and the riders in front of you, keep close, George, (435) 656-2422 or (435) August 10 — Blue Cross Century practice your drafting. Ride, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 635-5181 9. Watch the other racers, try to figure out who the strong ones are and keep with them. April 26 — Color Country Century, August 16 — ULCER, Century Tour 100 miles through Cedar Valley around Utah Lake, (801) 947-0338 10. Race, race, race. After your first race analyze how it went and what you could have done better. from New Harmony to Parowan, August 30 - Cache Valley Century Then at the next race apply what you learned. It may take a few races before you get the hang of it. (435) 586 5210 or (435) 559-2925 Tour - 100 mi/100 km. Hosted by That’s OK. Don’t give up. I didn’t finish the first race I did. Keep racing until you get it. Racing is the Cache Valley Veloists Bicycle May 3-4 — The "X" Rides, 2 fun rides much more than your fitness. The strongest people do not always win or even finish. You must learn the on and off Nevada's Touring Club. 6:30 AM registra- Extraterrestrial Highway, Rachel, tion/check in at Richmond City tactics and strategies of racing by getting out there and doing it again and again, trying to improve with NV, near Area 51, (800) 565-2704 Park, 12 mi north of Logan on Hwy 91. Registration fee for mem- each race. May 10 — Yellowstone Spring bers $12 (early ) $15 day of ride; Cycling Tour 2003, (406) 646-7701 non-members $15 (early), $18 Have fun and see you at the races! May 18 — Great Salt Lake Bird day of ride. Fee includes rest Festival presents "Celebrating the stops, lunch. For information and flight of shorebirds and the forms 435-713-0212. 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