ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR & RACE GUIDE Volume 5 Editor’s February, 2012 NOTES Publisher Seattle Publishing Jay Stilwell, President With the 2012 season well underway, the focus of some of the Ryan Price, Vice-President David Ward, CU Publisher nation’s best elite athletes is on the upcoming Olympics. Among Dave Iltis, CU Editor those that are still in the hunt for a ticket to London, many are from Associate Publisher / Editor the Rocky Mountain region. Boulder, Colo., could be well repre- Claire Bonin sented should track specialist Cari Higgins, mountain bikers Jeremy Assistant Editor Horgan-Kobelski and Heather Irmiger as well as road and track Darren Dencklau hopeful Taylor Phinney make the national team cut. Willow Rockwell Contributors (Durango), Georgia Gould (Fort Collins) and Katie Compton Claire Bonin Darren Dencklau (Colorado Springs) are also contenders for the available women’s Katie Hawkins mountain bike positions. Based on performances during the past sea- Dave Iltis son and so far this year, David Zabriskie from Salt Lake City, Utah, Art / Production could also find his way to London, representing the country in the Amy Beardemphl time trial event. Photography Bicycle Paper However, the vast majority of cyclists do not have such grandiose Mitchell Clinton Photography aspirations. For most, riding locally and discovering new routes and Dave Iltis/cyclingutah.com rides is what matters. In the fifth installment of the Rocky Mountain WheelsinFocus/Amara Edwards Tour and Race Guide you will find more than 1,245 rides and races, Sales Claire Bonin many you may be familiar with, but there is a fair amount of new Darren Dencklau events listed as well. Dave Iltis The Gran Fondo trend is still going strong, as Cache Valley and Printing United Graphic Capitol Reef, amongst others, have recently joined the ranks of these timed fun-filled rides. Ultra Distribution Seattle Publishing / Cycling Utah endurance events are grow- Cover Photo ing in numbers and popu- A longtime staple of the cycling “... cycling larity also. Double centuries calendar, and now a UCI America and longer rides are quickly Tour 2.2 category race, the SRAM Tour of the Gila will once again is a fantastic gaining traction on the road attract strong Pro men and women while the 100-mile moun- fields to Silver City, NM, on May way to take in tain bike races and enduros 2-6, 2012. Photo Mitchell Clinton Photography. are exploding across the Second Cover page 41: Park City’s the country.” country and making fresh Keegan Swenson on his way to winning the Pro Men’s field in the converts. These new chal- Utah Cyclocross Series’ Cross Out lenges are energizing the Cancer Race at Wheeler Farm on cycling community, and all of this also fuels the shorter rides and October 22,2011. RM TOUR AND RACE GUIDE is published the good old century, which still remains a favorite for organized once a year by Bicycle Paper, Cycling Utah ride participants. and Seattle Publishing. Bicycle Paper, 68 South Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104. No matter what challenge you wish to conquer this season, flip Phone 206.903.1333 or toll free 1.888.836.5720, fax 206.903.8565, through these pages and see what is available. Expend your horizon, email [email protected] pick a new ride and discover a new region - no matter how long you Cycling Utah P.O.Box57980, Murray, UT, 84157 stay in the saddle, cycling is a fantastic way to take in the country. 801-268-2652 / [email protected] POSTMASTER Speaking of new, we are proud to announce the upcoming inaugu- Send address changes to: Bicycle Paper ral issue of Rocky Mountain Bicycle Paper (RMBP). 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Good riding, All advertising inquiries should be directed to Claire Bonin Darren Dencklau ([email protected]) and Dave Iltis ([email protected]) Editor Bicycle Paper / RM TOUR AND RACE GUIDE is listed in The Consumer Magazine & Agri Media Source SRDS. 2 RM TOUR / RACE GUIDE INSIDE LOOK RIDE PREPARATION FEATURES Detox ................................................6 Stretching .................................... 8 ROAD TOURING March – June ...........................10-21 July – December ................. 21-37 MTB TOURING March – October ................. 38-40 ROAD RACING March – June ....................... 41-50 July – October ..................... 50-54 MTB RACING March – June ....................... 55-62 July – November ................. 62-68 CYCLOCROSS Calendar ............................... 69-70 TRACK Calendar .................................... 71 MULTISPORT Calendar ............................... 72-77 TIPS & MORE Advocacy .......................................78 The coveted red jersey makes it easy for spectators and opponents alike to spot the SRAM Tour of the Gila race leader. Changes at ACA ....................... 79 Photo Mitchell Clinton Photography Cycling Clubs ...............................79 Map ............................................ 80 25 Hours of Frog Hollow / Brian Head ................................55 RAPsody / Gro Productions ...................68 Casvar ........................................28 Bicycle Alliance of WA. ........31 4-Corner Tour de Cure / Chile Pepper ............................59 RhinoDillos ............................. BC American Diabetes Assoc....35 Colorado Cycling Assoc. ......IBC Ride Idaho ................................25 America By Bike ......................19 Colorado Eagle River Ride / Road To Victory Amgen People’s Coast Classic / Snowboard Outreach Soc. ...24 Bicycle Classic ......................17 Arthritis Foundation ............15 Cycle Salt Lake Century ........14 Rocky Mountain Arkel Overdesigns .....................9 Cycling Utah ............................49 Recumbents ..........................11 Aspen Cycling Festival ...........47 Denver Century Ride / Creative Saints to Sinners Bike Relay ..51 Aspen Snowmass Strategy Group .....................20 Specialized .................................5 Ride for the Cure ..................29 Enchanted Circle Century / Summit Challenge ..................30 BC Bike Race............................61 Town of Red River, NM .......33 Superior Morgul Classic / Better Ride Camp ....................38 Furious 3 ....................................3 Boulder Racing .....................45 Bicycle Adventures ..................12 HeArt of Idaho ........................26 Taylor House Century Ride / Bicycle Paper .................... 53, 73 LAGBRAU ................................30 Flagstaff Medical Center .....23 Bike 2 Bike ..............................16 Mudslinger Events ...................63 Tour of the Gila / Bike and Barge Ortlieb .......................................13 Gila Hike & Bike ..................44 Holland Tours .......................37 Park City Point 2 Point ............65 Tread Fest .................................39 Blackbottoms ...........................36 R+E Cycles ........................... 9, 21 Ultimate Challenge / Boulder Sunrise Century / Race to the Angel ....................54 Tour of Utah ..........................28 Bikerpelli Sports, Inc. ......IFC Raleigh Bicycles .........................1 Vikingman ...............................76 4 RM TOUR / RACE GUIDE INSIDE LOOK RIDE PREPARATION Should Athletes Detox? By Ellen K. Chow, MS, RD, CSSD, CD The concept of intentional detoxification is manipulations, usually done through food choices You are a cycling enthusiast and typically watch and/or homeopathic remedies, which expedite the your food choices. Homemade lunches, farmer’s excretion of said toxins. Saunas, for example, had market vegetables, grass-fed meats ... you’re well long been thought of as one of mankind’s earliest ways of detoxification, excreting toxins through deliberate sweating. All detox programs should be carefully planned and supervised by a certified professional who is familiar with the particular methods used. To stay within the scope of sports nutrition, this article focuses on dietary approach- es and does not discuss herbal remedies. Types of Detox Diet In today’s American culture, detox diets vary tremendously. Keep in mind, the objectives of such a program is a short term “purge.” It is assumed that your regular diet should not contribute to re-toxification. 1. The No Processed Foods Diet The most basic approach is eliminating ready- Healthy alternative snacks. Bicycle Paper to-eat foods, prepared foods, packaged foods, and refined carbohydrates. This can constitute a well-balanced diet and if desired can be maintained informed. And of course, eating organic is a given. for the long-term. However, for athletes this also However, chances are you are also human. That means no energy bars, protein shakes/powder, means a weekly treat, office candies and some sports drinks/gels, pasta, etc. Careful planning salty snacks are inevitable as are those happy hour with complex carbs and proteins such as beans, drinks — should you detox? lean meats, fish or homemade yogurt can substi- Detox Basics tute for those convenient items. The fundamental belief of detoxification