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•Calendar of Events - p. 18 •Bike Month Preview - p. 3 Bike Club Guide Part II - p. 4 •Tour of Utah Coming in August - p. 2 •East Canyon Road Race - p. 14 •Nine Mile Canyon Ride - p. 8 •Ride Around the Great Salt Lake - p. 12 Dirt •Cactus Hugger Festival - p. 15 Pavement •Results - p. 22 Advocacy • Commuter Column - p. 16 •Message to Torino - p. 16 Racing •Cycling Through Cancer and Disease - p. 6 Touring •Tax Day Circuit Race - p. 24 Park City Alternative Transportation - p. 9 MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com MAY 2006 road racing Tour of Utah to bring Top U.S. Cycling Teams to Utah

Salt Lake City (May 2, 2006) stage includes 17,000 vertical feet Utah, and we hope to support our ing the Tour of Utah to become a – At least five of the nation’s top of climbing. The course begins in native Utahn, Burke Swindlehurst, UCI race in several years. They cycling teams have committed Salt Lake City, goes up and over in his attempt to keep the champi- also hope that the Tour will raise P.O. Box 57980 to compete in the 2006 Larry H. Little Mountain, over Parley’s on's trophy in state." driver’s awareness of cyclists on Murray, UT 84157-0980 Miller Tour of Utah, scheduled Summit, through Summit County “The Tour of Utah, and spe- Utah’s roads and help to promote www.cyclingutah.com for this Aug. 7-12. The profes- to Sundance, over the Alpine Loop cifically the downtown Salt Lake fit and healthy lifestyles. You can reach us by phone: sional cycling invitational, which road, then to Draper via Traverse circuit race, will be a wonderful Several other activities will be (801) 268-2652 is sanctioned by USA Cycling, Ridge, and finally ascending Little opportunity for the citizens of held in conjunction with the Tour Our Fax number: is presented by Zions Bank in Cottonwood Canyon to finish at our state to experience the high- of Utah. The Freedom Peloton (801) 263-1010 partnership with the Utah Sports Snowbird. Phew! "This will break est levels of competitive cycling Ride, open to 300 riders, will be Commission. the backs of half of the cyclists," right here in our own backyard. held in conjunction with the Tour Dave Iltis, Editor & Riders from professional said Gardie Jackson (Sienna This is a great vehicle to showcase to raise money for LHM Charities Advertising teams Toyota United, Health Net, Development/Goble Knee Clinic). our state,” said Greg Miller of the and the Utah Bicycle Coalition. [email protected] Navigators, TIAA Cref and Team “The Tour of Utah is an excel- Larry H. Miller Group. Details will be announced soon. Successfulliving.com will compete lent opportunity that meets our "Cycling is consistently ranked Zion's Bank will donate $10,000 David R. Ward, Publisher in the six-stage race which covers needs of a hard end of the season as one of the top three participa- to this effort. The Snowbird [email protected] more than 500 miles of some of stage race,” said Toyota United tion sports in the nation,” said Hillclimb moves to August 12 the most breathtaking and difficult team director Frankie Andreu. Tour of Utah Race Director Jason and will be held in conjunction Contributors: Greg Overton, terrain northern Utah has to offer. “The Utah mountains provide Preston. “The time is right for with stage 6. The long running Neal Skorpen, Gregg Bromka, While the race is invitation-only, perfect racing conditions and we the Tour of Utah to graduate to a Utah classic climbs 4000 feet and Ben Simonson, Michael organizers stated that there would expect to bring a very talented ros- world-class, all-pro invitational.” finishes at Entry 2 at Snowbird. Gonzales, Lou Melini, Aaric be room for Utah’s pro and cat- ter to win this high profile race.” The six-day tour will be Riders can then watch the conclu- Bryan, Chad Nichols, Rob Van egory 1 riders. Billed as “America’s Toughest accompanied by a rolling festi- sion of stage 6 later that day. Kirk, Kris Walker, Shaina Miron, The six stages will kick off Professional Cycling Race,” the val celebration to take place at Race organizers also Charles Pekow, Bob Stokinger, with a 105-mile road race from event will capitalize on the close the finish line of each of the six announced Zions Bank as a pre- Mary Duffy, Ryan Gurr, Paul Provo, around Utah Lake and proximity of downtown venues stages. Up to 100,000 spectators senting sponsor of the event. Kidd, John Librett, Mark Muir, finishing in downtown Provo. and high altitude climbs to cre- are expected to line the course and "Zions’ sponsorship of the Chad Harris, Jon Gallagher, Stage 2 will be a 102-mile road ate an extremely challenging and attend the festivals in Salt Lake Tour of Utah and professional Harriet Wallis, Daniel McKeehan, race from Provo to Tooele finish- exciting race. Up to one hundred City, Tooele, Provo, Midway, Mt. cycling is a powerful way to con- Todd Hageman ing with 6 4.7-mile laps around cyclists, representing 16 of the Nebo and Snowbird. nect our brand with the customers the Larry H. Miller Motorsports nation’s top professional teams “An elite cycling event in we serve, the communities we Distribution: Dave, Karma, and Marinda Ward, Doug Park. Stage 3 is a 15-mile indi- will compete for a total cash purse Utah allows us to continue to support, and the associates we Kartcher, David Montgomery vidual time trial starting from of $45,000. help position the state as a leader employ. The Tour of Utah’s pro- (To add your business to our Soldier Hollow through Midway "We are really hoping the Tour in the sports community,” said fessional cycling event and Zions free distribution, give us a and back to the start. Stage 4 is a of Utah can become the next big Jeff Robbins, president and CEO are ideal teammates," said Zions call) 93-mile road race from Provo that International Cycling event in the of the Utah Sports Commission. Bank President Scott Anderson. finishes atop the brutal Mt. Nebo USA,” said Ed Beamon, director “Additionally, the event allows The total budget for the race is Administrative Assistant: climb. Stage five is scheduled as of the Navigators Cycling Team. us to further focus on sports over $800,000. Lindsay Ross a 62-mile circuit race to be held “The landscape, infrastructure, development as a key part of in downtown Salt Lake City on and hospitality should make Utah Utah’s promotional and economic More information about the cycling utah is published Tour of Utah can be found the evening of Friday, Aug. 11. and ideal setting for a world class development strategy.” The Sports eight times a year beginning Stage six, the final stage of the event. The Navigators Insurance Commission's experience with the on the official race website at www.tourofutah.com. Many in March and continuing race, begins in Salt Lake City Cycling team is proud to have Olympics will be invaluable in monthly through October. and ends at the Snowbird Ski and the chance to compete in the first helping with the Tour. volunteers will be needed. See Summer Resort. The 114-mile professional edition of the Tour of Event organizers are position- the website for more details. Annual Subscription rate: $12 William Corliss Memorial Share the Road Ride (Send in a check to On Monday, June 5, there will be a road ride commemorating our P.O. Box) William Corliss who was killed on his bicycle on March 25th. Postage paid in Murray, UT The 20 mile social ride will be a tribute to Bill and promote shar- Editorial and photographic con- ing the road. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Cole Sport, 1615 Park Avenue, tributions are welcome. Send in Park City. 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UTAH NEWS individual and family cycling events, conserving energy by Sunday, May 14 – Cycle Salt cycling to work, and improving Lake Mountain Bike Tour, 2:00 their health through increased to 5:00 p.m., Popperton Park, May is Bike Month! Get Out and Ride! involvement in cycling and 11th Ave & Virginia St. proper exercise.” By Shaina Miron and cycling safety courses. announcements, and Bike Month Should you be a part of Bike Tuesday, May 16 – UTA Elizabeth Preston with the planning resources. The website Month? Absolutely! If you par- Rideshare Bike to Work Day, ticipate for the first time or con- 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Riders can Bike Month Turns 50! League of American Bicyclists also houses a wealth of general sends a Bike Month message cycling information including tinue a tradition, Bike Month is stop at one of our stations for only as strong as the riders who free bagels. Go to www.utaride- With spring in the air, UTA for Utah cyclists to, “Ride! Ride a Bike to Work Commuter’s a lot, ride safely, and share the Booklet and a Bicycle Friendly actually show up. Your involve- share.com for station locations. Rideshare and the League of ment in Bike Month is important American Bicyclists are excited road.” Communities Brochure. To get a feel for National During Bike Month, cycling to other cyclists. It matters to Tuesday, May 16 – Salt Lake to announce that May is National the local businesses that serve County Mayor’s Bike to Work Bike Month. Bike Month was Bike Month, visit the official events of all types are organized website managed by the League around the state, and Utah is cyclists. And it’s noticed by Day, 7:30 a.m., Liberty Park’s started in 1956 by the League of your elected officials. Your pres- northeast corner, 910 South 650 American Bicyclists as a nation- of American Bicyclists at www. no exception. So what’s going bikemonth.com. There you’ll on in Utah? Utah’s Bike Month ence is the best reminder that East wide celebration of cycling. Bike people who bike are taxpayers Month carries on fifty years later find a listing of Bike Month centers on Cycle Salt Lake events by state, promotional Week. Cycle Salt Lake Week and voters too. Just by being Tuesday, May 16 – Tailwinds with a collection of community there, you’ll reinforce how Bicycle Touring Downtown awareness campaigns, fun rides materials for Bike Month like 2006 runs from Saturday, May posters and public service 13th to Saturday, May 20th. This large the cycling community Historic Tour, 6:00 p.m. weeklong celebration includes is. Supporting Bike Month also Popperton Park, 11th Ave & a Bike-to-Work Day, a Bike helps your city, county and state Virginia St. Bonanza festival, the Cycle Salt bicycle advocacy groups. Most Lake Century Ride, and so much of the events are free, but if not, Thursday, May 18 – Bicycle more (see schedule below). UTA part of your fee or donation goes Movie Night, 7:00 p.m. Rideshare is a proud sponsor of directly to these organizations. Brewvies Cinema Pub, 677 Cycle Salt Lake Week and urges Finally, Bike Month is the larg- South 200 West everyone to Bike-to-Work or est, most prominent national to try cycling for fun, fitness or observance of cycling. Local and Friday, May 19 – UTA Rideshare transportation. regional events happen every Bike Bonanza, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., In addition, there are events week. Bike Month comes just Gallivan Plaza, 239 South Main in Utah County and Summit once a year. St. County including a bike bonan- Do something good for your- za, bike to work days and more. self and for other cyclists. Pick Saturday, May 20 – Cycle Salt See the Cycling Events Calendar an event or two, bring a friend Lake Century Ride, 7:30 a.m., on page 18 for complete details and come on out to enjoy Bike Utah State Fair Park, 155 North On May 11th at 1:15 p.m. Month. 1000 West cyclists and UTA Rideshare will gather at the Utah State CYCLE SALT LAKE WEEK For more information about Capitol Building in Salt Lake Saturday, May 13 – Road I these and other Cycle Salt Lake City for the official signing of Course, 9:00 a.m. SLC Bicycle Week activities, see the Cycling the Bike Month Proclamation by Collective, 2312 S. West Temple Events calendar section on page Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. to 18, or online at cyclingutah.com declare May as Bicycle Month Saturday, May 13 – Live Green or log on to www.utarideshare. in the State of Utah. Part of the Festival, Guided Bicycle Tours com or call (801) 287-2066. declaration says, “Utahns can at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Summit County events are listed rediscover Utah and observe Pierpont Avenue, West Temple to in the calendar section on page Bike Month by participating in 200 West 18.

SADDLE SORES vs. DIABETES? RIDING IS THE EASY PART

the American Diabetes Association Golden Spike Century June 10, 2006

Brigham City, Utah 100 mile, 60 mile, 25 mile 7:30 am • Box Elder High School Call 1-888-342-2383 to register or online at www.diabetes.org/tour 4 cycling utah.com MAY 2006 cycling utah’s 2006 Bicycle Club Guide II Club Statement - The Canyon Bicycles Biking events and racing. We are com- Logan Race Club and are highly active in citizen races, Cycling Club is a cycling organization mitted to safe and fun recreation on the 2006 Teams - regional tours, and plain old fun. Several with the sole purpose of developing bike. 1) Sienna Development – Goble Knee touring rides are scheduled within Cache Editor’s Note: For part one of cycling in the local community. The Clinic Men's Elite Cycling Team Valley this year. Off the bike, the LRC our club guide, see cyclingu- CBCC is comprised of cycling enthusi- GS Casella- IMT-TitleOne 2) Intermountain Health Care – LRC reaches out to the community through its tah.com. asts of all abilities ranging from weekend Sponsors: Idaho Mountain Touring, Women's Elite Cycling Team collaboration with the National Safe Kids If you missed getting your warriors to experienced racers. So if you TitleOne title & escrow Company, 3) Wimmer's Ultimate – LRC Mountain Coalition as well as heavy participation are looking for riding partner or a wild Profile Design, Cheetah Bar, Visual Rush Bike Team in local bicycle rodeos throughout the club listed, you have a sec- card spot in the Tour De France, then the web design, Kenda Tires, Carbboom, Team Sponsors - Sienna Development, year. ond chance. We will publish CBCC is for you. Spinergy wheels, Ogata Chiropractic, Goble Knee Clinic, Healthy Choice This year the club, led by the men's part 3 of the club guide in our Cyclista.com, Shain Helmets. Foods, Intermountain HealthCare, Lin elite team, rides to honor the memory next issue. If you would like Canyon Bicycles Cycling Team Contact - Gary Casella, 208-343-2839, Sox, Sipple Investment Solutions, Park of one of our LRC family members, Sponsors -Canyon Bicycles/Specialized [email protected] City Frame & Gallery, Cannondale Allan Butler, who is off the front and has your club listed, please email Contact Person- Mike Pratt, (801) 576- Website: www.roadbicycling.com Bicycles & Dealers, Profile Design, reached the finish line ahead of us all. [email protected] for 8844, [email protected] Type of Cycling - Road Racing Lake Shoes, Louis Garneau, Zeal Optics, details. Website - www.canyonbicyclesdraper. Location - Boise, Idaho Xtreme Energy Gel. Logan Race Club/Wimmer's Mountain com Club Statement - GS Casella is a team Club Sponsors - USU Community Bike Team Type of Cycling - Road Racing, based around rider development and the Credit Union, Square1 Printing, The Sponsors - Wimmer's Ultimate Bicycles, Bikeman.com Mtn. Bike Racing, BMX Racing, and pursuit of excellence. Over the past few Sports Academy and Raquet Club, CVTD (Cache Valley Transit District), Sponsors - Salsa Cycles, Panaracer, Cyclocross years the squad has raced all levels of Preston Watts Auto Collision. “TEC” Electric, CampChef, Natural SRAM, Rockshox, Truvativ, Avid, Cyr Location - Draper, UT National and regional events, internation- Contact - Marc Yap / Kirk Eck, lrc. EsScents, USU Community Credit Bus Lines, Slick Willy Lube, Lazer Club Statement - The Canyon Bicycles ally, and with some fine results. The [email protected] Union, Santa Cruz, Louis Garneau, Gyro, Helmets, Greyhound Juice Cycling Team is a cycling organization team has in the past groomed riders in Website - www.loganraceclub.org Square One Printing, Preston Watts, Contact - Alan Starrett, 1-800-bikeman, with the sole purpose of developing a true team format, where commitment Type of Cycling - road & MTB racing Zeal Optics, Sigma Sport, and Sports [email protected] Local Contact - cycling in the local community. The towards excellence and team spirit is the and recreational racing/riding Academy and Racquet Club. Troy Nye, [email protected] CBCC is comprised of cycling enthusi- foundation for future success. Location - Logan, Utah Contact - Beth Neilson, lrcmtb@yahoo. Website - www.bikeman.com/ asts of all abilities ranging from weekend Club Statement - The Logan Race Club com, Steve or Marc Wimmer, 752-2326 Type of Cycling - All warriors to elite level racers. Ivory Homes (LRC) is a laid back and talented cycling Website - www.loganraceclub.org Location - Utah Sponsors - Ivory Homes, Iron Man Park community based in Cache Valley, Utah. Type of Cycling - Mountain Bike Club Statement - From collecting Cole Sport Racing City, Back in Motion Originally formed by a handful of road Racing medals at the Masters World's, to the Sponsors - Cole Sport, Park City Chiropractics, Giant, Rudy Project, DMT racers, the club's mission has matured Location - Logan top podium step of NCS mountain bike SaiSommet Restaurant, Deer Valley Contact - Nisie Van de Kamp, denise. over the years and is the promotion of Club Statement - Last year's race season races, Team Bikeman has a long history Bike Deer Valley, Conform'Able, Bell [email protected]; Kirsten our awesome sport within as well as brought out a strong showing of great of top performances around the country. Helmets, Smith Optics, Holiday Ranch Kotval [email protected] beyond the Cache Valley community. riders on many different teams from the If you would like info on becoming a Baking Company Spine Sports Medicine, Type of Cycling - mostly road, some Club members are riders of all abilities Cache Valley area. This year we have part of one of the top amateur teams in Bohdiworks, BMW of Murray mountain and interests, on the road and in the dirt. united together to form a mountain bike the country, please E-Mail our Team Contact - Jon Gallagher, Location - Salt Lake, Park City Racing teams within the club include the racing team that not only includes expert Director. [email protected] Club Statement - Ivory Homes is a UCA #1 ranked Sienna Development riders, but also those that are new to the Website - Teamcsr.org competive local race club focusing on - Goble Knee Clinic men's elite road racing scene. This includes many youth Canyon Bicycles Cycling Club Type of Cycling - Road and Mountain local and regional road racing with a team, the IHC-LRC women's elite road riders we hope will be inspired to have Sponsors - Canyon Bicycles/Cervelo Bike Racing and Touring few members that do some mountain team, and the Wimmer's Ultimate-LRC the same passion for riding bikes as the Bicycles Location - Park City Utah bike races. We are an all women's mountain bike team. The LRC racing veteran racers on the team. Contact Person - Mike Pratt or Casey Club Statement - Cole Sport Racing is team with National Master Champions, program aims to build a strong chain of Ruff, (801) 576-8844, mikep@arosnet. dedicated to increasing both visibility and Utah State road and Critirium development from junior to elite ranks. Mi Duole/Barbacoa com and participating in cycling events and Champions. We encourage junior women The LRC also traditionally puts on sev- Sponsors - Barbacoa Mexican Grill; Website - www.canyonbicyclesdraper. racing. We offer weekly rides on Monday racing and hope to build our member- eral of the region's top USCF and citizen Contender Bicycles; Jones Waldo; South com nights leaving from Cole Sport on Park ship in coming years. Ivory Homes is races throughout the year, including the Mountain Rehabilitation; Christopher Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Avenue and cater to all riding and fitness supportive and hopeful in our pursuits extremely popular Bear Lake Classic. Nissan; and Durham Jones & Pinigar. Mtn. Bike Racing, BMX Racing, and levels. We support the local racing scene for successful road and mountain bike Complimenting its successful racing Contact - Chris Peterson,

Website - www.miduole.com stay of the cycling scene in Utah for over Type of Cycling - Mostly road racing, 15 years. We promote recreational and some Mtn bike racing, as well as training competitive road cycling. So no matter if and recreational riding. you're in to cycling just to stay in shape, Location - Salt Lake City or you are a competitive junkie - you are Club Statement - Mi Duole (roughly welcome to join us. We lead inter-group translated from Italian as "I Suffer ") rides out of 9th & 9th and (occasionally) is one of the oldest racing teams in the out of Draper. region--formed in Salt Lake City in 1984. Alumni include Marty Jemison Team Cyclesmith (previously with US Postal) and Levi Sponsors - Cyclesmith, Scott Machinery, Leipheimer of Gerolsteiner. Mi Duole Downtown Storage, No More Homeless members regularly race at the criterium Pets, Continental, Raleigh and UCA series races. Others focus Point of Contact - Jason Hendrickson, on longer road races such as LoToJa. (801) 582-9870, jason@cyclesmithslc. Though Mi Duole is not a Masters team, com many members (particularly our Cat 3's) Website - www.cyclesmithslc.com compete in Masters Categories. We usu- Composition - all riders, all abilities, all ally field a good number of Cat 3, 4, 5, disciplines, all ages and genders. No rac- and masters racers. Many on the team ing obligation. enjoy long-distance and climbing as part Location - Salt Lake City of loosely organized training. Overall, Club Statement - We are bike team/club we're race oriented, but still in it just for (licensed), with emphasis on promoting fun. cycling at all levels in both racing and non-race environments. Team members Porcupine/Canyon Sports enjoy free service, discounts and lots Sponsors - Porcupine Pub & Grille, of great folks to ride with at all levels. Canyon Sports, Xcel Fitness, Easton Team members are only asked to contrib- Technical Products, Pharmanex ute with some time for a race, fundraiser Contact - Mike Meldrum, 801-424- event or regular scheduled trail work 9216, [email protected] days. Come on down! Website - www.porcupinecycling.com Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Mtb Team Espoir-Merrill Lynch Racing and recreational/casual. Sponsors - Merrill Lynch, Great Harvest Location - Salt Lake City Bread Company, Bevco, Nephrology Club Statement - Porcupine Cycling of Utah, First Endurance, Revolution Club is dedicated to bettering the appre- Mountain Sports, Canyon Sports, ciation and enjoyment of cycling while Goldener Hirsch Inn, Cottonwood having fun. Our club consists of cycling Heights Recreation Center, European and mountain bike enthusiast ranging Tanning, IDT from highly competitive racers to those Contact Person - Sonia Maxfield (801) who are simply looking for riding part- 943-3190 ext 177, espoircycling@yahoo. ners. We also put on the Porcupine Big com Cottonwood Hill Climb to raise funds for Type of Cycling - Beginners to local cancer research and victims. New Advanced Road Biking for charitable this year is the Coalville Road Race that activities and group rides will be run in conjunction with the hill Club Statement - "Team Espoir-Merrill climb July 8th & 9th. Lynch" is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corpora- tion formed primarily for the purpose of Porcupine/Specialized Racing promoting fitness and raising money for Sponsors - Porcupine Pub and Grille, charitable organizations. With over 150 Specialized Bicycle Components, Back members and expanding, Team Espoir is In Motion Chiropractic, First Endurance, consistently one of the largest organized Mountain States Moving, Chasebrook teams at the MS150 Bike Tour. With this Company year's new name, we are expanding our Contact - Aaron Jordin, 801-712-9701, goals to increase our participation and [email protected] contribution to community charitable and Website - n/a fitness events which include the donation Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Mtb of a hand cycle to the National Abilities Racing, Triathlon Center in Park City for two disabled Location - Salt Lake City athletes to participate in the MS150 Club Statement - The Porcupine/ with Team Espoir. Competitive racers Specialized Racing team was established to beginning cyclists form our ranks. In by a partnership between athletes and addition to the MS150 Bike Tour, team Sponsors to create a team that would be members are actively involved in local competitive across a range of categories centuries, competitive events (including and sports. The team’s focus is participa- LOTOJA), and weekend group rides. tion in local, regional and national events Please join us and have fun while con- and being competitive at those events as tributing to worthy causes. a team and as individuals. The team is also involved in fundraising and support Pereira Bicycle Racing for local charities through the Porcupine Cycling Club. Please ask us about the Sponsors - Pereira Cycles, Wild Rose bikes we ride, the charities we support Contact -Tony Pereira, 801-209-9301, and the Sponsors that support us so that [email protected] we can help support them. Website - www.pereiracycles.com Type of Cycling - Mtb Racing, Rocky Mountain Cycling Club Endurance Racing, Cyclocross, Sponsors - Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, City Randonneuring Pet Club Location - Salt Lake City Contact - Jess Dear, 801-808-1137, jess- Club Statement - Founded in 2005, [email protected] Pereira Bicycle Racing consists of racers Website - Rmcconline.com riding custom Pereira bicycles, hand- Type of Cycling (Road Racing, Mtb rac- crafted in Portland, Oregon. We live to ing, road touring, mtn recreational or any ride and have fun. Keepin' it real y'all! combo of the above) - road racing and recreational riding Location - Salt Lake City Club Statement - Rocky Mountain Cycling Club (RMCC) has been a main- 6 cycling utah.com MAY 2006

HEALTH Bridging Up: Cycling through the Disease Process By John Librett, Ph.D., M.P.H. if I just spent the last five ski crash in Olympic history. In a support team of friends and CM., 2001). PEACE is an minutes keeping up with the 2001, however, the Herminator training partners, practiced great acronym for Physical Exercise In 1970, Olympic Medalist leaders on the last hill climb. suffered catastrophic injuries nutrition and built a library of Across the Cancer Experience. Jimmy Heuga was diagnosed Unfortunately, this feeling is not from a horrific motorcycle crash. information. Setting short and Originally developed by with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). from cycling. Startled awake Maier recalls lying in bed sev- long-term goals I applied the Canadian scientists as a frame- His doctors told him not to from a deep sleep, my heart is eral weeks after the crash; “time principals of periodization, base work for exercise research exercise believing that exercise pounding from a panic attack. and again I was startled out of building, and recovery; and lis- among cancer survivors, we’re would be detrimental to his Wide awake, sitting-up with my my sleep in the middle of the tened to my body on when to transforming PEACE into an health. After six years Heuga pillow propped against the head- night. . . Every night was a hor- push hard and when to back off. exercise framework for the broad was frustrated with his inactive board, I attempt to resume my ror, and I began to grow fright- Drawing from my experience spectrum of catastrophic ill- lifestyle, borrowed a friend’s sleep. For those recovering from ened once it got dark.” with athletics, I fully embraced ness and injuries. The PEACE bike and started riding; it took a catastrophic illness or injury, The fact that a catastrophic the understanding that hard framework has five phases: 1) twenty-years for the medical panic attacks are a familiar sce- injury, and subsequent illness, effort and pain can pay off when Pre-Treatment; 2) Treatment; 3) community to catch-up. In nario. However, for those recov- brought tremendous panic and done with great planning and Post-treatment; 4) Resumption; 1996, exercise began to be ering from a catastrophic illness fear to this tough-as-nails athlete sharp execution. Solidifying 5) Survival. A goal of the Active prescribed for MS Survivors. or injury exercising though diag- should be comforting to those this effort, I sought spiritual and Survivors Network is to edu- Indeed, evidence now shows that nosis, treatment, and recovery who are facing similar panic and mental training at the Kanzeon cate and motivates Survivors of exercise improves health for MS should be just as familiar. fear. Importantly, however, is Zen Center of Utah. catastrophic illness or injury to Survivors through cardiovascular Eight years after my cancer that Maier’s phenomenal recov- Eight years after my cancer be proactive with their exercise fitness, range of motion, flexibil- diagnosis the panic attacks are ery was due to his dedication to diagnosis I’m convinced we need pursuit throughout the PACE ity, increased energy, improved a distant memory. Now I’m fitness before, during, and after to push the envelope on exercise framework’s five phases. balance, managed spasticity, lying in bed enjoying Hermann his life-threatening injuries; for Survivors. While individu- At pre-treatment we are moti- and decreased muscle atrophy. Maier’s book The Race of My dedication that was supported als like Jimmy Heuga, Herman vating Survivors to communicate Unfortunately, a very small per- Life (VeloPress). This book by a team of physicians, friends, Maier, and Lance Armstrong the importance of exercise with cent of MS Survivors exercise. confirms three important points. and coaches. Maier recalls his can inspire those facing a cata- their medical team so Survivors This lack of exercise among MS First, even the toughest athletes stationary bike workouts two strophic illness or injury; their can continue an active lifestyle Survivors is a tragic scenario. in the world are brought to their months after his motorcycle role is limited. They cannot be throughout their illness or injury Lack of exercise could worsen knees by a catastrophic illness or crash; “Despite the pain that your doctor, will most likely not experience. To support exercise MS Survivor’s ability to perform injury. Second, those confronted accompanied each exercise, I be your riding buddy, and can’t from diagnosis through recovery, activities of daily living, leading with a catastrophic illness or enjoyed this type of training help much help with a spiritual we are helping the empowerment to spiral decline of inactivity, injury should pursue exercise enormously. . . And it was cer- pursuit. To fill this gap we have of Survivors by educating the increasing the risk of developing goals during diagnosis, recov- tainly clear to me that if I want- developed the Active Survivors medical community on emerging diseases such as osteoporosis, ery, and beyond with the same ed a comeback this winter, I was Network. The mission of the evidence on exercise and clinical hypertension, obesity, diabetes, determination they did before going to have to get through this. Active Survivors Network is to practice. For example, evidence cardiovascular disease, and can- their illness or injury. And third, So I gloomingly kept pumping educate and motivate Survivors reveals a dose-response rela- cer. sedentary individuals recently the pedals.” of catastrophic illness or injury tionship between exercise and Thirty years after Heuga diagnosed with a disease such This past February, Maier toward the pursuit of physical health. As a way to prepare for climbed back on that bike, we diabetes, heart disease, or cancer won another Olympic medal, a activity, exercise, and athletic treatment, exercise may build or have a call-to-action to educate can find support for exercise silver in the Super-G. competition (see sidebar). maintain physical, functional, or and motivate all Survivors of pursuits. In 1998 I was diagnosed with psychological reserves. Before catastrophic illness and injury With nerves of steel Hermann cancer. I could be cliché by say- Physical Exercise Across the treatment exercise may improve toward the pursuit of physical Maier skied on the edge, tear- ing that nothing prepared me for Cancer Experience cardiovascular endurance, car- activity and exercise. To meet ing down icy slopes at speeds cancer. On reflection, however, diopulmonary and muscular fit- this call-to-action the Active reaching 90 miles per hour. the knowledge gained from my An example of one of our ness. A pre-treatment exercise Survivors Network is building Nicknamed the “Herminator,” athletic pursuits prepared me programs that can motivate and program may have important a bridge from the clinic to the Maier’s fame was secured in for my challenge with cancer. educate Survivors of catastrophic bio-psycho benefits such as community; Utah’s cycling clubs ski racing history after winning During treatment and recovery I illness and injury is the applica- stress reduction and improved can help span the bridge. an Olympic gold medal three applied the fundamentals learned tion of the PEACE framework mood, immune function, and My heart is pounding as days after the most spectacular during athletics. I assembled (Courneya KS, Friedenreich fatigue; all critical aspects of MAY 2006 cycling utah.com  preparation for upcoming medi- their lives, and a more positive cally measured by “dose.” The Thanksgiving Point to Host Cycling Festival, cal treatments. outlook on life. As perceived formula for dose is mode (type Beginning with diagnosis you control increased, depression, of exercise), frequency, inten- Omnuium, and ICS Race must become the CEO of your anxiety, and anger decreased. sity, and duration. As a cyclist care, proactively building your Compared to non-exercising you would think of a training LEHI, UTAH (March 14, 2006) – Thanksgiving Point, the Tour of medical team. Do your home- women, women who exercised protocol as: mode – bike hill Utah, and Three Peaks Promotions have partnered to present the work, remembering that your during treatment displayed great- intervals; frequency - twice per Thanksgiving Point Cycling Classic, May 25 – 29, 2006. medical team may not know as er self-esteem, self-confidence, week; intensity -- high; duration The Thanksgiving Point Cycling Classic is a five-session road- much as you on exercise and and body image. Research has -- three minutes x six intervals cycling omnium, open to categories two and lower, presenting a health. I went through three also demonstrated that social with fifteen minute warm-up and $12,000 total cash purse. Drawing top amateur competitors, the oncologists before I found one support contributed to cancer cool down). Classic provides an opportunity for these emerging cyclists to that understood and supported survivors’ ability to confront new With your team, develop showcase their talents and compete for a generous cash purse and my exercise goals. challenges. Not only were new your exercise plan using these prizes. During treatment an individu- friendships developed, but survi- criteria adjusting the mode, Thanksgiving Point will simultaneously host the Point Blank al’s exercise or training program vors also had the opportunity to frequency intensity, and dura- XC – Intermountain Cup mountain bike race on Saturday, May 27, may be significantly and nega- share their cancer experience and tion through the illness or injury 2006 in Lehi, Utah on the Thanksgiving Point property. Presented tively impacted from surgeries, offer support to one another. continuum. Second, keep a by Revolution Mountain Sports, the Point Blank XC is Utah’s drug, and chemo therapies can Post-treatment is time for “training log” and track infor- first full-length flat track cross-country course. The Utah Transit lead to a downward spiral of sed- rehabilitation. While the goal mation. Specifically keep track Authority has partnered with the Thanksgiving Point Cycling entary behavior. For Survivors, of an exercise program during of sleeping patterns, nutritional Classic to promote bicycle awareness and safety in Utah County this downward spiral starts with treatment is to prevent decline behavior, pain issues, and mental schools by sponsoring a cycling safety awareness campaign and exercise intolerance, resulting in quality of life, post-treatment and emotional health, energy community cycling festival. The UTA Rideshare Bike Bonanza, in an increase in chronic illness, goals are to expedite recovery. levels. You may also track rest- coupled with the opening session of the Classic, is a cycling fes- leading to an increase in seden- Finally, resumption and survival ing and working heart rates, tival with events for the entire family. Scheduled for Thursday, tary behavior, leading to even focuses on specific long-term weight, strength, and flexibility May 25, the UTA Rideshare Bike Bonanza opens in downtown greater loss to quality of life. consequences and quality of life status. Particularly focus on Provo with a “Ride with the Mayor” at 6:00 PM and a kid’s bicy- We are educating Survivors for Survivors. For instance, to these variables as they relate to cle race sponsored by Wal-Mart of Lindon at 7:15 PM. that exercise may ameliorate the prevent cancer growth I take a your prescribed dose of exercise. Tentative race courses are available on the official effects of treatment, motivating prescription drug once a day. Be as specific as you like, real- Thanksgiving Point Cycling Classic website, at www.thanks- Survivors to request exercise While preventing cancer recur- izing this information will help givingpointclassic.com. To register for the Thanksgiving Point prescriptions. Exercise may rence, side effects of this drug you and your medical team track Cycling Classic visit the official race website, www.thanksgiving- diminish common side effects increase my risk for osteopo- of how you are responding a pointclassic.com For more information or sponsorship opportu- of cancer treatment such as rosis and cardiac arrhythmia. particular dose of exercise pre- nities for the Thanksgiving Point Cycling Classic and the Tour of pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, Fortunately the risk for these scription. Be a patient and listen Utah, visit www.tourofutah.com or call 800-708-9804. To sign up weight change, sleep difficul- diseases can be minimized intensely to you body. for fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities, visit www.tourofu- ties, deterioration of lean body through exercise. Indeed for In closing, five weeks after tah.com or call 800-708-9804. tissue, depression, anxiety, and many Survivors of catastrophic surgery, Hermann Maier got on low self-esteem. Research illness or injury, resumption of the stationary bike and peddled and experiences as myself . . . . [email protected] shows that cancer Survivors, normalcy may include a life- a maximum of 40 watts. While www.activesurvivor.org who exercise during treatment time of prescriptive medication. incredibly hard on the ego, it There were no rehabilitation pro- have increased vigor and vitality, Fortunately, many of these drugs was his coach, training plan, grams or support resources that suited me because I wanted to The Active Survivors Network an increase in cardiorespiratory have side effects that may be and vision that kept him mov- is asking cycling clubs to fitness, an increase in quality minimized through exercise. ing. Less than two years after get back what I’ve lost. The hos- pital rehab programs are about designate a network liaison. of life, reduction in depression, his horrific injuries, Maier had This summer a congress will reduced anxiety, and reduced How much to Exercise? ridden nearly 6000 miles on his teaching the patient to walk, then shipping them out to adapt to be held to discuss collabora- fatigue and tiredness. Compared road bike and lifted over eight tion among cycling clubs. to those who did not exercise So how much exercise should hundred tons of weight. When their living situation, completely overlooking their maximum Club liaisons will be invited to during treatment and recovery, you do throughout a catastrophic Jimmy Heuga was diagnosed attend. exercisers reported less nausea illness or injury experience? with MS the conventional medi- potential to recover.” and fatigue while receiving and Due to the broad spectrum of cal wisdom of the time advised Eight years after my cancer diagnosis I’m convinced we References: 1. Courneya KS, rehabilitating from treatment. possibilities such as pre-diag- people with MS to avoid any Friedenreich CM., Framework Exercise also increased physi- nosis fitness, diagnosis and physical stress. This was dif- need to continue to push the edge of the envelope on exercise PEACE: an organizational cal strength, and contributed prognosis, and exercise tolerance ficult for Heuga so he developed model for examining physical to psychological wellbeing by and interests, prescribing the his own program of exercise, for Survivors; it’s time to bridge- up. exercise across the cancer inducing positive mood states. correct dose of exercise must be nutrition, and mental motivation. experience, Ann Behav Med. Importantly, exercisers reported highly individualized. However, Individuals like Maier, Heuga, To connect with the Active 2001 Fall;23(4):263-72. higher levels of self-confidence, there are at least two consider- and Armstrong pushed the limits Survivors Network contact increased perceived control over ations. First, exercise is typi- on recovery, got back on the Dr. John Librett, PhD, MPH, bike, and in doing so raised the President & CEO, (801) 558- Keep up on all the bar for Active Survivors. As one 5950. Membership is free. Happenings - of our members stated: “I was They are a 501c3 non-profit. elated to find and join the Active Subscribe to Cycling Survivors Network because they Active Survivors Network Utah - Only $12/Year seem to share the same things

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Trail of the Month Nine Mile Canyon: A Ride Through Antiquity desert environment, be sure to can be found one mile farther carry lots of water along with after crossing a cattle guard. sun screen, insect repellent, and At 21.7 miles, Dry Canyon repair tools-or you might end up enters from the right and is buzzard meat! guarded by the Mummy rock Stop 1.5 miles down from formation, so named because Minnie Maud Creek to view an several mummies were old homestead that dates back to unearthed in the vicinity. a time when the saddle people Cottonwood Canyon forks right rode on was strapped to a horse at 22.7 miles. Pedal 1.5 miles not bolted to aluminum tubes up the side canyon to view with knobby tires. Nearly five the famous hunting scene (see miles down, you'll pass the first photo). If you fork left from the major petroglyph panels to your Nine Mile Canyon road at 27.4 left on a rocky point. Look for miles and go around a prominent more images on the ledge above. rock outcrop, you'll find a well- At 8 miles, you'll come to the preserved granary perched on a Sheep Canyon excavation. With ledge in a cliff face. It is a won- an eagle's eye, you'll spot several der how the Fremonts accessed pit houses (round rock struc- this site. The famed hunting scene in Cottonwood Canyon Photo: Gregg Bromka tures) on the large sagebrush hill Turn around when you reach the to the left. A mile farther, you'll private property gate at 29 miles. By Gregg Bromka because they are often hidden or (between Minnie Maud Creek pass the ghost town of Harper, Although it's a long way back to faded from age. The Fremonts and the road's end at private and Argyle Canyon enters from Minnie Maud Creek, you'll enjoy Nine Mile Canyon is con- also constructed rock-walled property). the left. the canyon's new perspective. siderably longer than its name granaries and tucked them into About 10.5 miles in, the road implies. The creek runs over the canyon's walls. You'll have a Tread: The light-duty dirt road curves past a balanced rock that A map is available for down- 40 miles from just northeast of field day if you pack along bin- is suitable for passenger cars resembles the cartoon character load at www.castlecountry. Price to the Green River at the oculars. when dry but may stymie even Porky Pig. An excellent art panel com/what_to_see/Nine_Mile_ head of Desolation Canyon. On Nine Mile Canyon has a four-wheel-drive vehicles when is just beyond. Scan the hillsides Canyon.pdf its way, the creek penetrates the fruitful recent history as well. wet. with binoculars for hidden rock arid and austere Book Cliffs, one In the late 1880s, long before art over the next two miles. Read more trail descrip- of the largest defacto wilderness UT 6 connected I-15 and I-70, Difficulty: Easy to strenuous You'll pass Gate Canyon at tions in Mountain Biking areas in the continental United Nine Mile was the main route of depending on your chosen trail- about 17 miles, which is a good Utah and Mountain Biking States. The canyon received its travel and commerce between head and turnaround point. The alternate trailhead for easy and Utah's Wasatch Fron by name from a topographer who the Uinta Basin and Price. Old entire 58-mile round trip is noth- moderate-level rides. Look up Gregg Bromka. Get a copy at did a nine-mile triangulation homesteads echo the romantic ing to scoff at. the slope at a 45-degree angle to your favorite bike shop or at survey for the Powell expedition era of the West's evolution, and view a granary. Another granary cyclingutah.com. in 1869. the old Nutter Ranch, which Elevation change: The road There are many places that dates back to the 1890s, is one drops from 6,950 feet at Minnie Bicycle Commuter Act Introduced in Senate are the scenic equal of Nine of Utah's longest running live- Maud Creek to 5,100 feet where Mile Canyon, with its banded stock ranching operations. And the it ends at private property. red stone cliffs peppered with although the surrounding Book If you do the math, the average Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) recently introduced the Bicycle sage and pygmy evergreens, and Roan Cliffs seem devoid grade is merely one percent, Commuters Benefit Act of 2006. This Senate bill would provide but few rival its archaeologi- of mineral wealth, these sedi- which for all practical purposes employees the same benefit for commuting by bicycle that other cal riches. This is where the mentary stacks house copious is flat. But if you go the dis- employees get for taking mass transit. This bill matches HR 807 Fremont Indians, a relative of reserves of carbon dioxide and tance, you'll climb nearly 2,000 introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) last spring. The the Anasazi, were first identified bituminous coal. feet on the return. Senate bill is also supported by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and described. With more than Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA). 10,000 estimated sites of antiqui- Location: Nine Mile Canyon is Finding the trail: From Price, -League of American Bicyclists ty, the canyon contains the larg- located about 25 miles east of drive 8 miles on US 6 through est concentration of Indian rock Price off US 6. Wellington; then turn left for Changes for the UCA art in North America. You'll have Nine Mile Canyon on Soldier to look closely to find many Distance: 58 miles out-and-back Creek Road. Drive 21 miles to On April 27, Utah’s local road racing association, the Utah the bridge over Minnie Maud Cycling Association (UCA) held its General Membership meeting. Creek, where pavement turns to It was announced that the UCA is now licensed with the State of dirt. Park at your discretion. Utah as a non-profit Corporation. The UCA is in the process of Notes on the trail: Before you gaining tax-exempt status as a 501c(3) not-for-profit corporation go, contact the Castle Country with the Internal Revenue Service. Travel Region (435-637-3009) to The membership ratified bylaws which will be used to govern receive the pamphlet: Nine Mile the Association. Highlights of the Bylaws include: member- Canyon: A Guide. ship qualifications, elections procedures and race event guide- Directions are pretty simple. lines. Dirk Cowley also announced that he is stepping down as Just point your front wheel east- Executive Director, but will remain on the five-member UCA bound down the canyon road Board. James Ferguson will take over as Executive Director until and turn around when desired. elections are held towards the end of the year. The UCA over- Just remember that the return sees permitting of road racing in Utah and also maintains a yearly leg, although essentially flat, points series. will require more effort than the inbound leg. And since this is a

Bikes of: steel • CarBon aluminum Bikes by Kona, Yeti, KHS, Torelli, Maverick, torelli.Com Iron Horse, Litespeed, Raleigh, and Guerciotti. availaBle at: summit CyCles 1571 W. Redstone Center 1571 W. redstone Center Park City • (435) 575-0355 Park City • (435) 575-0355 summitcycling.com summitcycling.com MAY 2006 cycling utah.com  advocacy Park City's Alternative Transportation Committee By Aaric Bryan “Share the Roads” signs posted will commemorate the grand on state roads. Twelve signs opening of Willow Creek Park The five members, who met should be posted by summer. and the East 224 Connector at the first Park City Alternative The completion of this project Trail. The trail will connect Transportation Committee (ATC) is accredited to UDOT Engineer Kimball Junction and Park City. last spring, probably couldn’t Tam Southwick who has over- The trail will cut through dense- imagine how much the ATC seen the project from the begin- ly populated neighborhoods and would expand and accomplish in ning and has not missed a single is part of the Snyderville Basin less than a year. ATC meeting. plan to reduce non-motorized Approximately twenty people Currently, the ATC is working traffic. now gather at the monthly meet- on the publication of “Roadie The celebration will include ing. This includes representa- Map.” The maps will high- a ride of two groups. One group tives from the city and county light favorite road bike rides in will start at Miner’s Hospital government, the Park City Summit and Wasatch counties. the other will start at the Basin School Board, trail planners, the Summit and Wasatch County Recreation Field. The groups Health Department, bike shops Trail Planner, Trish Murphy, will meet at Willow Creek Park. and trail foundations. “The par- supervised the assembly and After the ride, promotional items ticipation has been remarkable,” computer graphing of the map. such as stickers, bike bells and stated Carol Potter of Mountain “She is the genius that put it kids’ helmets will be given out. Trails Foundation. This partici- together,” Potter said. The maps The “Roadie Map” and a trail pation has led to many accom- will be available in May. map will also be given out at the plishments. Upcoming projects for the festival. Bike shops will be giv- Last fall the ATC wanted to ATC include hosting the May ing safety instructions and there have cyclists represented in the 19th Bike to Work Day and will be a bike rodeo for kids. The ATC meets on second Snyderville Basin Transportation the May 20th Silver Spoke There will be food, beverages Tuesday of the month at Plan. They were able to have Celebration. The events coin- and other activities available at Miner’s Hospital in Park City Pick up a copy several pages added to the plan cide with National Bike Week. the festival. at 9:00 a.m. Please contact of cycling utah that recognized cycling as a The ATC will sponsor the Not even a year old, the ATC Carol Potter, (435) 649-6839 viable method to decrease traffic Bike to Work Day Challenge. has evolved drastically from or (435) 731-0975 or carol@ at your favorite Companies who have the most five people trying to get some congestion. The plan included mountaintrails.org for more a goal of increasing non-motor- people cycling to work that day signs posted on a new road. bike shop! information. ized traffic by five percent. will receive prizes. The prizes “This committee shows what According to the plan, this goal will be awarded June 3rd on can happen when government, Information on the National could be achieved by obtaining National Trails Day. The ATC non-profits, businesses and Bike Week events can be Buy Your Race Photos funds to build an interconnected plans to use Bike to Work Day interested citizens all cooperate, found in the calendar section urban trails network and educa- as a gauge to measure the popu- work together and present a uni- on page 18, on cyclingutah. Online! tion and incentives programs to larity of cycling in Summit and fied presence in the community,” com’s Cyciling Events calen- visit cyclingutah.com's encourage the public to cycle. Wasatch County. Potter stated. dar or at www.mountaintrails. The ATC has lobbied to get The Silver Spoke Celebration org. photo gallery 10 cyclingutah.com MAY 2006

Route 211 Tour de Cure Raises Money For Diabetes

The 2006 Tour de Cure will take place on Saturday, June 10 Riding for Your Life in Brigham City. The Tour will raise money for the American Diabetes Association to find a cure for diabetes. Participants pay a By Greg Overton diagnosis, testing, major surgery, and recurring roller coaster of $25 registration fee and are asked to raise at least $100 as a dona- further examination and prog- his cancer. His constant ally in tion. 25, 60, and 100 mile options are available with the century When Editor Dave told me nosis. the process has been the bike ride going through Golden Spike Park. Organizers are expect- about the story contributed Within three weeks, Glenn and the positive effects from rid- ing 600 riders this year. Diabetes affects more than 20 million by Dr. Librett for this issue of was back on his bike, riding ing it, both mentally and physi- Americans and 132,000 Utahns and claims more lives than breast Cycling Utah (see page 6), it the hills around his home in cally. “On the days when I am cancer and AIDS combined. For more information, visit diabetes. touched a topic that is very close the mountains of Colorado. He feeling strong, a ride feels pretty org/tour or contact Gina Evans at (888) 342-2383 ext. 7075 or and personal to me. You may would set goals to climb small much like normal rides used to, [email protected]. recall past Route 211 stories I’ve hills, the hills that weeks before just shorter and less intensive. written about my friend and old had not even been in his thought When I’m feeling weak or hav- Team Sugar Bike Care Clinics training partner Glenn Volmer, process as he warmed up for his ing a bad day, a ride will give and his fight against cancer. Dr. weekly climb of Mount Evans, me a tool to help me fight what’s Librett’s review of findings that at over 14,000 feet, the highest going on inside my body, the Spring is here and it is time for the Team Sugar bike care clin- exercise is a positive in treating paved road in the U.S. As Evans cancer. On those days when I ics! Our first of four clinics will be held on Wednesday, May 10th illness has been verified to me as loomed above, he would wage don’t feel like I have fight left in from 7-9pm at White Pine Touring. This clinic will cover spring- I have closely watched my friend his battle with his disease on the me, if I can create the energy to cleaning, bike basics and a custom bike fit. Please bring you bike try to over come his illness for hills below, talking to his body, get on the bike, I always return and shoes for a custom fit. This clinic is led by women and for three years. His prognosis was assigning value to each hill that home feeling better and stron- women only. Come and join us for a fun night and get ready to to live less than three months reaching the top would eliminate ger.” ride! Sign up at White Pine, cost $25. upon is doctor’s discovery of a certain number of cancer cells. Glenn is still battling his advanced prostate cancer. It was a mental game for sure, body’s illness. He recently spent goal is to ride most of the Sante is overwhelming evidence that Glenn had been a relentless but Glenn knew that pushing a couple of weeks in the hospi- Fe Century in May, a yearly pil- not doing those things can up rider for more than two decades, his physical fitness would help tal to treat blood clotting in his grimage that he’s ridden many the chances of illness. And now measuring his training in vertical his mental approach toward his extremities. His fitness level times. there is more and more evidence feet climbed instead of mileage, cancer. has deteriorated, understand- So if you were to ask my that fitness can be tremendous and at age 59 could still climb Not only did Glenn outlive ably, over the past three years opinion regarding the effects of help when faced with illness. with the best of them until just his prognosis of three months, and he no longer attempts to exercise on illness, I think you’d Even Glenn’s doctors, who ini- before his diagnosis. As a rider he climbed Mount Evans on climb Mount Evans. But a week find me standing alongside Dr. tially recommended that he not he had built tremendous fitness his birthday five months after after leaving the hospital, there Librett and the Active Survivors exercise and that he should “get and a high pain threshold that his diagnosis, proclaiming to he was, riding a gentle eleven Network. My friend Glenn and his affairs in order” upon diag- would carry him well past his me, “Not bad for a dead man.” flat miles near Denver, turn- his doctors attribute his life to nosis, now use his example to three-months-to-live mark; his There was a group of friends ing the pedals and talking to it. There is no guarantee that a their cancer patients. Glenn even doctors attribute his fitness for and a birthday party afterward. his body. This time assigning life of healthy choices, eating bought a new bike this winter carrying him through his first He’s climbed it a couple of times cancer points to road signs and right, and maintaining a high fit- equipped with a new Campy week as a cancer patient. That since then as well, and fought mile markers, and still killing ness level will prevent someone group. Now, that’s what I’d call week included examination, his way through the subsiding cancer cells with his bike. His from having illness, but there getting your affairs in order! 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TRAVEl Cycling with the French By Mary E. Duffy and Bob snacks before everyone gathered Stokinger in the Salle des Fêtes for a sit- down dinner. Club members usu- If you come to France on a ally sit together and visitors are cycling holiday, consider riding welcomed to join in. Cyclists with the French. Every Sunday show a particular interest in for- from March through October there eigners since so few participate. are hundreds of organized, non- Americans are rare and when we competitive bike rides through- participate, the French are pleas- out the country. For years we antly surprised. exchanged bonjour and bon cour- The meal is typical of the age as groups of cyclists passed. region and reflects the produce in Who are they and where are they season. Sweet Quercy melon was going? We saw groups too often served with thin slices of salty for coincidence and too old for the country ham. Roasted chicken Tour de France. and green beans were followed A few years ago, on a hot by small disks of goat cheese or Sunday morning, we happened brie. Dessert was a large portion upon a tiny hilltop village. There of creamy crème caramel (flan) in the town square was a rest stop finished off with coffee. Baskets for a bicycle ride organized by a of bread and carafes of wine from local club. The volunteers wel- local bakeries and wineries are comed us and offered snacks as plentiful. This experience is a we passed by looking for a toilet. far cry from the chips, Cheez-its, Our internal odometers clicked sandwiches and Diet Coke on – these are the Sunday morning organized Utah rides. riders. In our experience language is The French Federation of less an issue than expected since Cyclotourisme (FFCT) has a net- food and cycling easily bridge the work of 3100 clubs throughout gap. The men are as enthusiastic France and coordinates noncom- and knowledgeable about food as petitive cycling. Club members the women. Just be prepared for ride informally from once to sev- the careful detail and important eral times a week. More interest- distinctions made between what ing to the visitor are the organized can seem like trivial differences to Sunday rides. In our region, the Americans. Lot in southwest France, the local Registration occurs the morn- clubs coordinate their major rides ing of the ride and can be confus- through the departmental com- ing. Groups of cyclists licensed mittee of cyclotourisme. The by the FFTC arrive together at the ride schedule is published on the registration desk and show their FFCT’s website (fftc.org) and in identification cards. Non-licensed a booklet available through most participants are the exception. tourist offices (Office du Tourisme Identify yourself as a non-licen- or Syndicat Initiative) and bicycle cié and pay accordingly. Ride, shops. The routes, costs, and sites snack, and meal cost 23 euros to discover are noted. or about $29 ($1.25 to 1 euro). A typical ride is hosted Non-cyclists are welcomed to par- by our bicycle club, Salviac ticipate in the meal. Most clubs Cyclotourisme. The ride occurs offer a walk or other activity for the last Sunday of June and accompanying family and friends includes three morning circuits and this year, for the first time, and one in the afternoon. Cyclists there will be 3 VTT (mountain register from 7:00 to 9:00 and bike) circuits. depart at their leisure but not We cycled in France for 20 before joining in the welcoming years before we decided to do our coffee, juice, and pastries. The first club ride. The rides have visitor will recognize participating opened up new routes and given clubs by their colorful shirts and us greater appreciation for and immediately see the socializing insight into France, its people, that will continue throughout the and culture. Don’t wait 20 years day. Serious riders set a fast pace before you ride with the French while others leisurely enjoy the and make new friends. We look sites along the well-marked route. forward to welcoming you to Within one to one and a half Salviac for our annual club ride hours, cyclists arrive at the snack on June 25, 2006. Look for Bob’s stop known as “le casse croûte” Red Sox cap as he serves you paté or “ le revitaillement.” Here the sandwiches at the casse croute. cyclists socialize while they drink Mary and Bob live in Salt coffee, juice, water, and wine Lake City and Salviac, France. and eat sandwiches of paté or Email: [email protected] jam, chocolate, cakes, and fruit. FFTC: www.ffct.org Nourished for the remainder of Lot Departmental Committee of the morning the cyclists depart Cyclotourisme: www.randocy- and the routes diverge. Salviac’s clovtt46.com routes of 48, 72, and 99 kilometers are typical. At 12:30 everyone who registers for the meal (repas) is back at the starting point. Buy Your Race Photos The meals are oh so French. Last year the president of the 22 Online! member Salviac club welcomed visit cyclingutah.com's the cyclists and presented trophies to the most meritorious man and photo gallery. woman, a category undefined; the club with the most participants; East Canyon, Hell of and youth cyclists. The meal the North, RMR began with drinks (apéritifs) and 12 cycling utah.com MAY 2006

Mountain bike TOURIng desolation of the Great Basin as much as I did so it was easy to A Ride Around The Great Salt Lake convince him to come. That's how it began, two Utah natives setting out to rediscover the bastard-child of Utah's natu- ral resources. We were ready to take on what may be the first circumnavigation of Great Salt Lake by bicycle. We wanted to see the lake for what it is and for what our society has done to it. We wanted to feel the desolation of the desert and see the impact of the industries along the shore- line. We wanted to swat the flies and smell the stink. Left: The railroad causeway west of Saltair. Photo: Chad And we needed to do it all in Harris one weekend, which led to the Above: Chad rides through the Test and Training Range name of our expedition: Ride Photo: Mark Muir around Great Salt Lake in one weekend, or RAGSLOW. arrived at Saltair and said good- the stem from sealing properly. bye, one of them portended “I I laid my bike on its side Friday hope you have enough water.” without removing the panniers So did we. to change the tube. The weight strong a word, but I don't think Our first day of riding set the of my load must have bent my By Chad Harris so. I bounced the idea off a few Saturday theme for the entire ride. We rack slightly because when I non-cyclist buddies, to which spent most of Friday afternoon started riding again my fender the general reply was “The mili- hastily mounting racks and pan- If Friday's late start was a was rubbing on the rear tire. I It began the way I believe tary owns the land out there and niers to our bikes and packing dark cloud looming on the hori- fiddled with it for another fifteen many bicycle tours do, or at least they'll never let you through.” In them with gear. Our 2:00 pm zon, then Saturday's ride was minutes before I gave up and should. I was aimlessly study- January I took a drive out there departure time was pushed back the tempest in her fury. We paid removed the fender. I strapped ing a map of the state when I and found a public road that to 6:30 that evening. We had for our hasty preparation all day it on top of my panniers next to saw a dirt road that connected went through the Air Force prop- wanted to get in about fifty miles long. my defunct Slime® tube. to a gravel road, which led to erty, so I knew it was possible. that day but were happy to make The problems started before The goal of our ride was to the railroad tracks, which could Next I tried the idea on some it to the Great Salt Lake State we left the marina. My front tire circle the lake by riding as close be followed to this road, which cycling friends. When invited, Marina just west of Saltair. On was flat. I had Slime® in my as practical to the shoreline. winds its way up to that county they just stared at me incredu- the way we met up with a group tubes so I thought I could just So this meant we took the road road, which-ah hah. I had just lously and finally said “no.” of six riders from the Bonneville pump it up and continue. I made along the railroad tracks just discovered that it's possible to Finally I asked Mark Muir, Bicycle Touring Club. We rode it about a hundred yards before north of Interstate-80. It seemed ride all the way around Great whom I met in Seattle three with them for several miles and it went flat again. The slime was like a good idea based on our Salt Lake. years ago. He was another Utah told them about our trip. As we the problem. Some of it had map. 'Discovered' may be too expat who missed the stark dried up in the stem, preventing About five miles down this MAY 2006 cyclingutah.com 13

Date Start Finish Miles ridden Friday April 7, 2006 Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake State Marina 22 Saturday April 8, 2006 Great Salt Lake State Marina Lakeside 74 Sunday April 9, 2006 Lakeside Monument Rock 71 Monday April 10, 2006 Monument Rock Salt Lake City 131 Total 298 rocky road the Interstate bends removes magnesium chloride Lakeside Mountains. The last to the south around the lake- from Great Salt Lake water to pipe clamp holding on my rack shore while our road continued produce magnesium metal. In broke on the way down the pass. straight. There was water on the process they release millions My panniers dragged on the both sides of us and we were of pounds of chlorine into the road before I could stop. Some engulfed by a flock of seagulls. atmosphere and are the eighth guys in a Union Pacific truck Somehow over the noise of the largest producer of dioxins in stopped as we were fixing it to birds Mark heard some jarring the country (EPA Toxics Release see if they could help. We had noises coming from his rack. Inventory, 2004). We were happy the rack reattached by then and One of the bolts that held the to have tailwind blowing the didn't need help, so they warned rack to the frame had vibrated toxic plume away from us as we us that some Indians were camp- loose. Well-prepared bicycle approached. ing near Lakeside, about 20 Mark on the dusty two-track. Photo: Chad Harris tourists have extra bolts stowed North of US Magnesium we miles away. I don't know what away for this sort of emergency. turned west again and climbed they meant by that, but we were We borrowed one of the bolts over Wrathall Pass in the going to camp at Lakeside any- way. that's not how it happened. The With the gear problems we'd dirt road through the military holding on Mark's water bottle Continued on page 21 cage instead. had you might think we stag- My rack had the same prob- gered the last 20 miles into Continued on page 23 lem a few minutes later. This lakeside to set up camp. But was the first of four times that my rack came off that day. My bike doesn't have braze-ons on the seat stays for mounting a rack so I used some pipe clamps purchased at a hardware store. I'd used this method on several tours before; in fact, I was using the same clamps from previous tours. When my rack started making noises I saw that I had not only lost a bolt down near the hub, but one of my pipe clamps had broken too. I used the bolt from the bro- ken pipe clamp to replace the bolt I had lost on the rack. Then I connected both frame supports to the one remaining pipe clamp. Once again, well-prepared bicycle tourists have extra pipe clamps stowed for emergencies like this. When I-80 rejoined the railway we decided to leave the rocky railway access road and ride on the freeway. Here Mark discovered the first of two broken spokes his rear wheel suffered. Well-prepared bicycle tourists have extra spokes stowed for emergencies like this. This time we were prepared with extra spokes. We rode about twenty miles on the freeway and got honks of support from a passing car with a bike rack on the roof. We turned north on the road to Rowley and the US Magnesium plant with its thick yellow cloud of chlorine gas. US Magnesium Guided Back- c o u n t r y Cycle Tours in Bryce and Zion Country of Southwest Utah (800) 776-2099

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Road Racing Perrins and Evans Triumph at East Canyon behind the rapidly moving break. By the time the seven escapees reached the bottom of the first climb, the gap was several min- utes. The rapid pace on the climb shelled McBeth, Van Kirk, and Van Loon, leaving Jordin, Stuart, Hageman, and Perrins in control of the race. Van Kirk, Van Loon, and Jeff Sargent (who bridged up) hung in no man’s land until after the turn- around. Van Loon came off and then Sargent and Van Kirk were absorbed by the field on the return climb. Meanwhile, the break had put 10 minutes on the field by the turnaround, in part helped by the cattle drive in Henefer that the riders had to negotiate. Even with Left: Todd Hageman (PCCA) taking his turn at the front of the Pro/1/2 break early in the some attacks and surges in the race. peloton, the break kept a 6 minute Above: Nicole Evans (FFKR/SBO) crests the second climb in front of Kathy Sherwin (Ford Cycling), Chris Walker (Intermountain Sports Medicine) and Nisie Van de Kamp advantage by the top of the return (ivory Homes). climb. Photos: Dave Iltis See complete race photos online at cyclingutah.com. Click on the The climb broke the field in photo gallery. pieces, with Burke Swindlehurst (Navigators) and Sam Krieg (ICE) pushing the pace and getting a gap at the top that they would hold until the finish. The renegade riders at the front remained civil until the flats near the finish. With a mile to go, Hageman attacked and Stuart By Dave Iltis In the men’s Pro/1/2 race, matched him. Then Jordin went, the fireworks began in the first dropping Stuart. Hageman and What do you get when you mile with Sandy Perrins (Sienna Perrins held Jordin’s wheel and mix sunny seventy degree tem- Development-Goble Knee Clinic) with 150 meters to go, Perrins peratures, a beautiful low-traffic taking off with Mitch McBeth punched it and held off Hageman (except for the cows) road course, (Porcupine/Specialized) and Kevin for the win. Jordin took third and a UCA points race, and a thir- Van Loon (FFKR/SBO) in tow. Stuart fourth. Several minutes teen year old event? 320 excited Shortly thereafter, Aaron Jordin later, Swindlehurst topped Krieg road racers. The Sports-Am East (Porcupine/Specialized), Rob Van for fifth. Canyon road race signaled that Kirk (ICE), Todd Hageman (Park Perrins was happy with his bike racing season is in full swing. City Cycling Academy), and Chris team and his win especially after The sixty mile course ran from Stuart (ICE) came across and a year long break from racing. East Canyon Resort to Lost Creek quickly built a large gap. Reservoir and back, with one large With all the major teams rep- Continued on Page 17 climb in each direction. resented, the pack soft-pedaled MAY 2006 cycling utah.com 15 festival wrapup Cactus Hugger and Cholla Challenge are Fun for All on Saturday morning. Boxes of the Bell helmets donated by SWUBTA and the SGPD were unpacked and sorted according to size. Volunteers selected and fit- ted the helmets, trying to convince the kids and parents that a fit was more important than the appear- ance. Over 100 kids, with hel- mets, then participated in maneu- vering skills course and bicycle 'races'. Bicycle safety literature was provided outlining Utah state bicycle riding regulations and safety tips. Left: Bart Gillespie (Raleigh) in good form, as always. We had a beautiful, warm, Above: The future of mountain bike racing. sunny day for the Cactus Hugger photos: Daniel McKeehan Century ride of 2006. The 361 See complete event photos at highlifeimages.com. riders came from Alaska, Idaho, which featured sandwiches on If one were to look at the Nevada, New Mexico, California, freshly baked bread delivered as course, it becomes evident as to Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, North needed by Jimmy John's--yum! the origins of the name. Cholla Carolina and the vast majority The Wells Fargo Bank Park cacti line the course tempting from Utah. Women comprised made a pleasant grassy spot for cyclists to run over their hardened about 1/3 of the riders (the other riders to eat and rest. One of our barbed bodies. However, of the 2/3 were men, I believe). Many local riders told us that the Coral two hundred competitors in this riders have e-mailed very positive Canyon rest stop was, "the pret- year’s Cholla Challenge, there was notes about the beauty of the area, tiest spread I've ever seen at a not one flat reported – not one! By Ryan Gurr races (200) not including the 70 the well-marked course, the good rest stop." I think we satisfied There was even a huge bonus volunteers that made both events food and the cheerful and helpful the "good food" aspect. As to the prize waiting in the boxes for the The first annual Cactus Hugger tick! volunteers. course, no one got lost! The ride rider with the most flats. Festival, held in St. George on In addition, there were over A century is successful if it has was so well marked. It took volun- Sunrise on race day found a April 31, May1-2, was a huge suc- 200 children and parents par- three really great components: (1) teers 13 hours to mark the entire partly cloudy sky and a damp (in a cess despite the threatening rain ticipating in the safety sessions. plenty of food and water, (2) a course. No century is complete word – perfect) course conditions. and sleet the five days preceding A highlight of the bike fest was well-marked course and (3) great unless Joel Bingham is wrench- Soft, sandy sections of the course the 3-day festival. Even with SWUBTA and the St. George volunteers. This year we success- ing. He and John Reed did minor that have created challenges in the weather worry, we had 536 bike cops fitting and giving away fully accomplished all three. At repairs all day. past years were very rideable this cyclists participating in the Cactus helmets to 250 children. The line the Veyo Café rest stop, riders Cholla (pronounced Choya) time around. The kid’s race went Hugger Century ride (336) and the started at 9:15 and all 250 helmets were treated to freshly baked pas- Challenge Course Conditions Cholla Challenge Mountain Bike were fitted on children by 10:30 tries--yum! Sonia Hales planned – PERFECT. Continued on page 17 and managed the lunch stop, 16 cycling utah.com MAY 2006 commuter of the Month VIDEO review Lisa Romney - Cyclists Put Salt Lake City on the World Map Making Commuting Easier By Lou Melini Approximately one year for All of Us ago, Jeff Neirmeyer and Marc Wangsgard pedaled for 39 days to New York City, the first leg of Mayor Rocky Anderson’s message to the people of Turin for Peace, Youth and the Environment. This has been a tradition of the Winter Olympics since the 1992 Winter Games in Lillehammer. On February 8th of this year a reception was held at the Broadway Theater in which the participants watched A Message to the World: Salt Lake City to Torino, a documentary of the ride, which culminated by yacht to Belgium and then ing auto congestion and pollu- in Mayor Anderson handing the taken by Mayor Anderson and tion or riding to raise money for proclamation to the Mayor of four other riders to Turin Italy. Diabetes or Multiple Sclerosis Turin, Italy. Throughout the film the riders This was not a race across are given a chance to discuss the we as cyclists are setting an America, but a true ride pro- reasons and meaning of the ride. example for the world to take moting the message of Mayor The scenery of the trip is beauti- notice. Anderson. Along the way, Jeff ful to see and the musical chore- By the way, no tax dollars and Marc spoke to numerous ography is professionally done. were used for the trip. To all elementary schools and Boys The song “Bicycle” by Queen that made personal sacrifices to and Girls clubs. In addition they is played as dozens of children talked to many of the local peo- are riding around the City build- do the trip and deliver the mes- By Lou Melini are more of us each year using the ple along the way as bicycling ing to start the ride. The Doors, sage, congratulations. Sacrifice, streets of Salt Lake City commut- ambassadors for Salt Lake City. “Riders on the Storm” is well of course is a relative term and I This month’s bike commuter ing to work? I was at the Broadway reception, placed as Jeff and Marc ride in a am sure that many of us wish to profile features Lisa Romney, watched the KUED (channel snowstorm. make the same ride. the Environmental Advisor to the Lisa Romney: It was amazing 7) showing of the film the fol- The ride for Peace, Youth Mayor of Salt Lake City. to see a noticeable change in the lowing evening, and then again and the Environment delivered number of cyclists on our streets watched the film on my copy of to the Mayor of Turin was The film may be available for in the past year. Was it the higher Cycling Utah: First I would like the ride. I have to say that I have one of two world-recognized purchase or loan from Salt to thank you and Mayor Anderson gas prices, the safer streets or just for the leadership in providing more people recognizing the ben- not tired of watching the ride. events that cyclists were a part Lake City. In the meantime, it more awareness and improved efits of riding to work, but there It is a truly inspirational ride of. The second was the World is available for checkout at all conveying the message of Peace, infrastructure to make bicycle has been a notable increase in bike Leadership Award that Salt Lake Salt Lake City Libraries, and commuting easier and safer in Salt Youth and the Environment. City won in the category of the Lake City. How much energy do Continued on page 23 After the ride across the Environment. Whether we are will soon be available at all you receive knowing that there U.S. the message was taken out pedaling to work and reduc- Salt Lake County Libraries.

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The 2006 edition of the Hell Road Racing of the North (Salt Lake) on April Driver Charged in Corliss Death Hell of the North Lives up to Its Name 1 was one for the books. A cold front hit the Salt Lake Valley just May 3 — Bill Corliss was hit and killed in Saratoga Springs on as the Pro/1/2 race was lining up. March 25th by a pickup truck allegedly driven by Jeffrey C. Austin. The temperatures dropped from 50 According Utah County Deputy Attorney Matt Lloyd, Austin has been to 38 degrees and the heavy rain charged under Utah Code 41-6a-517 Driving with any measurable started switching over to sleet and controlled substance in the body, a class B misdemeanor. According snow. The course was a flat 5-mile to Lloyd, charges were not higher since there was no evidence of course with 1.75 miles of dirt road criminal negligence in the accident. Additionally, the driver has near the Jordan River and 2200 not been charged with violating Utah’s 3-foot law (41-6a-706.5). West in Salt Lake City. The County Attorney’s office may add this charge at a later time. As the field hit the start/fin- Investigating deputies did not recommend this charge. The class B ish line after the first lap, misdemeanor charge carries with it a maximum penalty of 6 months Navigators Insurance rider Burke in jail and an $1850 fine. The minimum penalty is a $1327 fine, 2 Swindlehurst attacked up the left days in jail or 48 hours community service, and a substance abuse side of the road. The group of 6, evaluation and counseling. which included Kevin Radzinski Austin's arraignment will be June 5th at 9 am in the Health and (FFKR/Sportsbaseonline), Dave Justice Building at 51 S. University Parkway in Provo in Judge Harward (Specialized/Porcupine), Ridge’s courtroom. The case will be prosecuted by Deputy Attorney Sam Krieg (ICE), Ryan Barrett Aaron Nielsen. (Sienna Development-Goble -Dave Iltis Knee Clinic), Eric Flynn (Park City Cycling Academy) and off without a hitch and with Dallin Swindlehurst, quickly established Cactus Hugger - Searle smoking the competition. a gap on the field. On the third from page 15 As the big guys and gals were lin- lap Jeff Louder (HealthNet) and ing up and preparing to start, one Skylere Bingham (Specialized/ of the ham radio volunteers on the course radioed in that there was Porcupine) attacked out of the a problem with cows blocking the course. Fortunately, that problem field in an attempt to bridge to the was rectified with only a slight delay thanks to the radio guys and the front group. Swindlehurst worked cooperation of the cattlemen. What a mess that could have been if the hard on the front of the break to race had started with no knowledge of the cows out there! keep a charging Louder off the The course consists of slickrock followed by a moderate climb break. and a steep rocky descent. The remainder of the course is classic Attrition took its toll through- desert terrain of sage, cactus (cholla), washes and whoops. In addi- out as the break and the field tion to negotiating the terrain, the challenge part of the course is its dwindled in size. With one lap distance. Bart Gillespie, pro rider and overall winner, had the fastest to go, both Barrett and Flynn time with an average lap time of 37 minutes (18.5 average mph) for had unfortunate flats. That left 3 loops or 34.5 miles. Isn’t that supposed to be like roadie speed?! Swindlehurst, Harward and Krieg In the pro women’s field, Kathy Sherwin (Ford Cycling) topped Jen to duke it out for the win. On Hanks (Revolution/Cannondale). The sport class went two loops for the flat windy run in to the fin- 23 miles. The quickest of the sport class was Ryan Bradshaw with ish Harward outkicked Krieg and a 2-loop time of 1 hr 33 min. Beginners managed one loop for 11.5 Swindlehurst for the win. After miles with a best time of 52 minutes by rider Rick Angell in the 30- the race, many riders were close to 39 class. The more fortunate ones who got the most for their money hypothermia from the icy condi- spent over 2 ½ hours out on the course. tions. Harward said, “That was Red Rock Bicycle Co puts on the event and this was the fourth the hardest race I’ve ever done.” year of the Challenge. The race director has some ideas for next year The women’s 1-3 race was to make the course gnarlier than it is now. held earlier in the day under bet- After all the bills are paid, the profit from this year's century will ter skies. Tiffany Pezzulo (Ogden be divided three ways (1) Mooseknucklers for bicycle advocacy; (2) Top: Women's winnerTiffany See results on page 22. One) outdueled Kathy Robinson the Cactus Hugger Festival fund for next year; and (3) SWUBTA to Pezzulo (Ogden One) drives (Porcupine) for the win. provide "Helmets for Kids" for next year, support the club activities the women's field. -Todd Hageman and initiate club participation in bicycle safety, education and advo- cacy in the community. Below: L-R, Krieg, Barrett, About taking off early in the race, East Canyon - he said, “I’ll go like hell now and Next year's Cactus Hugger Festival is scheduled for May 4-6, 2007 race winner Harward, Flynn, from page 14 with a Cinco de Mayo theme for the three-day festival. So put that on and Swindlehurst suffering in make it over the top of the climb and hope it sticks. That’s the beauty your calendar! the rain. of how we like to ride, with my team to back me up, anyone (on my team) could have won.” See complete results on page 22. Photos: Dave Iltis. In the women’s race, Kirsten Kotval (Ivory Homes) and Megan For complete race photos, McCowen went off the front early while the main field caught them visit cyclingutah.com's photo near the top of the first climb. The women more or less stayed gallery. together until the return climb when Nicole Evans (FFKR/SBO) and pro mountain biker Kathy Sherwin (Ford Cycling) pushed the pace with Nisie Van de Kamp (Ivory Homes) and Kris Walker (Intermountain Medical Clinic) in tow. The four remained together until the flats. After a few attacks near the reservoir, the break rolled towards the finish intact. Walker jumped first and Evans came around her to take the win. Sherwin took second, Walker third, and Van de Kamp fourth. Evans, a second year racer, said, “Kathy (Sherwin) and I were doing a lot of the pull- ing. I threw it down in the last kilometer and with 200 meters to go I The Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory sprinted and had a good finish.” She will be riding in the upcoming Committee, the leading bicycle Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. advocacy group in Salt Lake The cat three riders had their hands full with Thomas Spannring and Utah, wants to encour- (Cole Sport). The pro mountain bike rider got a gap at the turnaround age all cyclists to participate. and held it to the finish. Since the race met USCF distance and field There are monthly meetings size limits for upgrade points, and considering his dominant victory, on the second Wednesday of perhaps Spannring will be moved up soon. every month at 5 p.m. in the In the masters 45+, Darrell Davis and Kory Gillette got away near City & County Building, Rm. Croyden, but were caught five miles after the turnaround. A small 326 or 335, 451 South State group of riders stayed together on the climb back, with Mark Schaffer Street. For details, visit the taking the win over Gary Porter and Darrell Davis. Schaffer com- Cycling Utah web site (www. mented, “It’s a beautiful day, a perfect day to race…I’m old and I cyclingutah.com) or call the only race when it’s nice weather.” Mayor’s office at 535-7939 or Other category winners included Dave Sharp in the masters 35+, Brian at 328-2453. Cole Gibbons in the first category five race, Jason Asay in the second cat five race, Justin Brady in the men’s 4’s, Gary Simmons in the masters 55+, Kelsey Withrow in the women’s 4’s, and Keith Powell in the juniors race. See results on page 22. 18 cyclingutah.com MAY 2006

Connector which links Park City Lisa Romney, 535-7939, lisa.rom- and Basin Recreation Trails, Starts [email protected], Meet at the cycling utah at Miner's Hospital and Basin northeast corner of Liberty Park Recretion Field House with a ride from Miner's Hospital and from the Basin Recreation Field House. Mountain Meet at the new Willow Creek Park for a grand opening cel- Bike CALENDAR OF EVENTS ebration, (435) 649-6839, (435) 731-0975, carol@mountaintrails. org, www.mountaintrails.org Tours and Festivals May 20 — Cycle Salt Lake Century swap to benefit The Young Riders Ride, Salt Lake to Antelope Island May 19-21 — San Rafael Swell Calendar Guidelines: Calendar of Events youth based mountain bike pro- and back, 33, 67, or 100 mile Mountain Bike Festival, 20th gram, great time with food and Listings are free on a sponsored by options. Utah State Fair Park, 155 Annual, Emery County, (435) 637- raffles, dropoff May 4-5, White N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass 0086 space available basis and Pine Touring, 1790 Bonaza Dr., start time. Registration opens at at our discretion. Park City, (435) 649-8710 or (435) August 11-13 — Dinotrax Fat 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 or Fax 655-2621 or visit www.youngrid- Tire Festival, Rides, Pasta Feed, Submit your event to: (801) 322-5056 or jonrsmith@mac. ers.com Bluegrass Music, Flaming Gorge, [email protected] com, Online registration at www. (435) 781-2595 or (435) 889-3759 with date, name of event, May 13 — Canyon Sports Bike cyclesaltlakecentury.com or and Wife Swap, Ogden Store, download a Registration Form September 30 — Take Your Kid website, phone number 705 W. Riverdale Road, and 2006 Course Map on a Mountain Bike Ride, Boise, Cottonwood Store, 1844 E. Fort ID, byrdscycling.com, (208) 434- and contact person and May 25 — Utah County UTA Union, (801) 621-4662 or (801) 2607 other appropiate informa- Rideshare Bike Bonanza, food 942-3100 October 26-29 — Moab Halloween tion 1844 E. Fort Union and drink, free prizes, free bike May 13-20 — Cycle Salt Lake tune-ups, 6 pm bike ride with the Bike Fest. Group rides, bicycle Let us know about any Salt Lake City Week, weeklong festival with Mayor, kids bike rodeo, registra- DemoExpo, fun competitions, corrections to existing (801) 942-3100 bike races, Bike Bonanza, Cycle tion for the Thanksgiving Point evening entertainment. Moab, listings! Salt Lake Century Ride, Bike to Classic, and bike trail informa- UT, (435) 260-1182 705 W. Riverdale Rd. Work day, and more! tion, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The UTA Riverdale May 13 – Road I Course, 9:00 a.m. Rideshare Bike Bonanza tent will Mountain Bicycle (801) 621-4662 SLC Bicycle Collective, 2312 S. be located on the east side of Bike canyonsports.com West Temple, (801) 287-2066 the street, on 200 West south Motocross of Center Street in downtown Racing Home of the Bike May 13 — Live Green Festival. Provo, For more information con- Guided Bicycle Tours 10:30 AM tact Stacey Gaultney at sgault- and 1:30 PM. Pierpont Avenue Battle Bay BMX — (801) 796-8889 and Wife Swap! [email protected] or (801) 227- (West Temple to 200 West), 8958 Visit www.utarideshare.com Rad Canyon BMX — (801) 824- Victoria Montoya, (801) 333-1106 for event updates. General Info 0095 are the first Wednesday of each or www.downtownslc.org May 27 — Thanksgiving Point Intermountain Cup information For more BMX track info, visit month, 5:00 p.m. in the City May 14 — Cycle Salt Lake (Utah) (801) 942-3498. Council office, 351 West Center Classic Cycling Festival, Free cyclingutah.com Mountain Bike Tour, 2-5 pm, Meet kids race, free bike safety Wild Rockies Unplugged Series Street, Provo, (801) 374-2033 or at Popperton Park at 11th Ave [email protected] clinics, live band on site, free information (Idaho), (208) 587- Cycling & Virginia St. in SLC, Brian Price, swag, cool vendors and a BMX 9530. Park City Alternative (801) 328-0499 or brian@slcbike- show, Held in conjunction with USA Cycling, Mountain Region,(UT Events Transportation Committee — collective.org the Thanksgiving Point Cycling ,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD), USA Cycling normally meets on the second Festival, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, May 16 — UTA Rideshare Bike (719) 866-4581 Tuesday of the month at Miner's to Work Day, riders can stop UT, (800) 708-9804 Hospital at 9:00am, call to con- at one of our stations for free firm, (435) 649-6839, (435) 731- June 1 – 4 – IMBA Trail School, Advocacy Groups bagels and cream cheese 7:30 The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Weekly MTB Races 0975, [email protected], a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 700 East and Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Comm­ www.mountaintrails.org will be in town to celebration Wednesdays — Soldier Hollow 900 South, Liberty Park (meet National Trails Day with an IMBA ittee (MBAC) meeting. Second Training Series , May 3, 10, 17, Volunteer to help build the at the northeast corner), 900 Trailbuilding School and trail- Wednesday every month 5 p.m. Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) South and 900 East, Contender June 7, 21, July 5, 19, August 2, at the Salt Lake City/County Bldg, work. Salt Lake City, UT, contact 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- Bicycles, 3600 South 700 West, Ryan Miller, IMBA UT Rep, rmill- 16, 30, Alternates with Sundance, 451 S. State, Room 326. (801) 535- trail.org. UTA Administrative Offices, 2100 7 p.m., (801) 404-0946 7939 or (801) 328-2453. [email protected] or Carol Potter, South and State Street, Salt Lake Mountain Trails Foundation, Wednesdays — May 24, 31, June Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Events County Government Center, 500 [email protected] 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, Chipeta Way, ARUP at Research Committee — Meetings are the September 6, Sundance Weekly second Monday of each month Critical Mass — Last Friday of every Park, (801) 287-2066 June 3 — National Trails Day, MTB series, 6:30 pm, alternates from 5-7 p.m. in suite N-4010 of the month, 5:30 pm, meet at the Volunteer on Trail Projects, call May 16 — Tailwinds Bicycle Touring with Soldier Hollow Training Series, Salt Lake County Government Gallivan Center, 200 S. and State Eric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100 Street, SLC. For more info, if you Downtown Historic Tour,Meet at for info. Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Center, 2001 S. State, SLC, (801) Popperton Park at 11th Ave & 485-2906 have a bike to lend, etc.: emaill June 3 — National Trails Day, [email protected] Virginia St. in SLC at 6:00 PM, Weber County Pathways — Weber Grant Aagard (801) 556-3290 9:00am Meet at Spiro Trail, Park Utah MTB Races County’s Advocacy Group, (801) May 6 — GOTS, Bike and Outdoor at Park City Mountain Resort, Toy Swap,Wild Rose, 702 3rd Ave, May 18 — Bicycle Movie Night Presented by Mountain Trails May 6 — Showdown at Five Mile 393-2304 or www.weberpath- presented by SLC Bike Collective. Pass, 12th Annual, Intermountain ways.org SLC, (801) 533-8671 Foundation, Snyderville Basin This is a fundraiser for the SLC Bike Recreation Department and Park Cup #3, Lehi, UT, XC, Ed Chauner Provo Bike Committee — Meetings May 6-7 — Young Riders Bike Collective. Prizes! Movie will have at (801) 942-3498 Swap, Annual White Pine Touring City Municipal Corporation and bicycle theme with at least one IMBA Sponsored by Silver Star, May 13 — Lava Rama,Wild Rockies bicycle. Location Brewvies, 677 Starbucks, (435) 649-6839, (435) Series #3, Intermountain Cup #4, non-NORBA XC, Utah Downhill S 200 W, SLC. Cost: $6 suggested 731-0975, carol@mountaintrails. donation. Time is 7:00 PM. Brian Series Devil's Staircase NORBA org, www.mountaintrails.org DH, Freestyle Festival, Lava Hot Price at (801) 328-2453 or brian@ Springs, ID (208) 587-9530 slcbikecollective.org June 3 — Mountain Trails Foundation Trail Fest, Join IMBA May 20 — Hammerfest at the May 19 — UTA Rideshare Bike and Mountain Trails and cele- Hollow, Intermountain Cup #5, Bonanza, 4-8 pm, Presented by brate our Trails. Area trail plan- Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, Ed UTA Rideshare, Salt Lake City, ners will bring their latest latest Chauner at (801) 942-3498 SLC Bike Collective, and Cycle maps of upcoming trail projects, May 25 — Sundance Kids MTB Salt Lake Century. Join Mayor Food, beverages, silent auction, Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, Anderson for an evening guided 5:00pm Miner's Hospital Park City Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 downtown SLC bike ride. Music, Utah (435) 649-6839, (435) 731- May 27 — Point Blank XC Papa John's Pizza, creamies, prize 0975, [email protected], Race, Intermountain Cup #6, drawings, bike tune ups, kids cri- www.mountaintrails.org Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT, Ed terium, bike rodeo, and much Chauner at (801) 942-3498 more. Pick up your registration June 17 — Venture Outdoors Festival, 3-9 pm, Millcreek May 29 — Sundance Super-D packet for the Salt Lake Century Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance Ride at the event. Ride with Township Festival, cycling gurus Resort, (801) 223-4849 the Mayor at 6 p.m. Location: on hand, 3100 S. 2900 E, (801) 466-0686, millcreekoutdoors.org June 3 — The Sundance Spin, Gallivan Plaza, 239 South Main Intermountain Cup #7, Sundance Street, in SLC. For more infor- September 7-9 — Utah Trails and Resort, Sundance, UT, Ed Chauner mation contact Shaina Miron at Pathways Conference, planning, at (801) 942-3498 801-287-2066 or [email protected]. design, consruction, funding and June 3-4 — Bountiful Bomber ut.us. Visit www.utarideshare. more, www.utahtrailsconfer- Downhill Race, Utah DH Series, com for event updates. ence.com, (801) 629-8558 Bountiful, UT, (801) 375-3231 May 19 — Bike To Work Day, September 22 — Mayor's Bike to June 10 — Deer Valley Pedalfest, Encouraging Park City and Work Day presented by Salt Lake Intermountain Cup #8, Deer Summit County to Bike to Work, City Mayor's Office and MBAC, Valley, UT - Ed Chauner, 801- (435) 649-6839, (435) 731-0975, a mellow ride with Mayor Rocky 942-3498 [email protected], www. Anderson under police escort June Cancelled — Utah Summer mountaintrails.org from Liberty Park to the City/ Games, Three Peaks Recreation County Bldg, then free break- Area, Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 May 20 — Silver Spoke Celebration, or (435) 586-5125 celebrate the new East 224 fast and raffle for all participants, Cost: free, 7:30 am, Liberty Park, June 17 — Cache Valley's Joyride, MAY 2006 cyclingutah.com 19

Intermountain Cup #9, Sherwood 6839 Cascade, ID (208) 338-1016 or Thursday April 13- September 28, Lake, 801-651-8333 Hills Resort, Logan, UT, (435) 245- October 7 — Utah State (208) 325-1000 I-80 Frontage Road West of the May 11, 25 — Salt Air TT Series, 3628 Singlespeed Championship, August 26 — Durango MTB 100, International Center, (801) 944- Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 5042 June 22 — Sundance Kids MTB 10 am start, Sundance Resort, Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771 May 5-6 — Women's Road Racing Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, Sundanceresort.com or 801-223- September 16-17 — Salmon Grand Cycling Clinic, group riding, rac- Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 4121 Prix, XC, DH, freestyle, Utah DH DMV Criterium — Wednesdays, ing skills and tactic, bike safety, June 24 — The 12 Hours of the E100, October 16-17 — Huntsman World Series?, Wild Rockies Series #9, Driver's Training Center, Where: SLC, (801) 809-2570 12 hour endurance race with site Senior Games. Must be 50 years Salmon, ID, (208) 587-9530 4700 S. 2780 W., West Valley City May 6 — Buffalo Stampede Road fee to benefit National Ability or older. three events: hill climb, October 8 — 12 Hours of Bootleg Race , Antelope Island, (801) 589- Center, Individual and Two and downhill, and cross country. 800- Times: A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 7 Canyon Race, 2500' climbing per pm., C/D Flite 7:45 pm (April 5 - 3675 Four person Team Categories, 562-1268 or [email protected] lap, Boulder City, NV, tmr-unlim- Park City, thee100.com, (435) September 27), 801-651-8333 May 13 — Utah State Time Trial October 14-15 — 24 Hours of Moab, ited.com, (702) 277-6536 Championship, Elberta, Utah, 649-2129 11th Annual, (304) 259-5533 Wednesdays — Thanksgiving October 8 — Boise to Bogus Banzai, Point Criterium Series, April 5th 20km or 40km depending on your July 1 — Chris Allaire Memorial, Wild Rockies Series #10, 16.5 mile, category, (801) 937-6348, parkci- Utah State Open Championship, Idaho and Regional -September 27, 6:00 pm, A 4,100 vertical foot descent, Boise, flight-cat 1, 2, 3, 6:00-6:55 pm, B tycycling.com/statett/ Intermountain Cup #10, Solitude, ID, (208) 587-9530 UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942- MTB Races flight- cat 3-4, 6:00-6:45 pm, C May 18 — Royal Street Hillclimb 3498 flight- beginner-cat 5, 7:00-7:30 TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, UT, (435) Road 901-8872 July 1-2 — Flyin' Brian Downhill May 21 — 4th Annual Coyote pm, *Women's flight , 7:00-7:30 Race, DH and Super-D, Utah DH Classic, AMBC race, Avimor, ID, Racing pm, *Women may race any flight May 20-21 — Bear Lake Classic, 52 Series, Brian Head, UT, (801) 375- (208) 338-1016 they choose, 3003 Thanksgiving miles, one lap around Bear Lake 3231 Way, (next to I-15), Lehi, UT visit (Pro/1/2 and III's do 2 laps), flat May 13-14 — Lava Rama,Wild www.tourofutah.com/wed.html on the west side and north, great July 4 — Sundance Super-D Rockies Series #3, Intermountain for more information, or call (800) rollers that are a blast on the east Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance Cup #4, non-NORBA XC, Utah General Info 708-9804 side, 8:30 am start at Blue Water Resort, (801) 223-4849 Downhill Series NORBA DH, Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah Resort, 3 person TTT (men's and July 8-9 — NORBA National Freestyle Festival, Lava Hot Royal Street Hillclimb TT — May women's categories) 9am on Springs, ID (208) 587-9530 Cycling Association - James 18 - September 7, Every other Mountain Bike Series #4, Deer Ferguson, 801-476-9476 Sunday, Bear Lake/Garden City, Valley, UT, XC/ST/DH/Slalom/ May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 — Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 900 ft. eleva- Kevin Rohwer, (435) 770-9852 tion gain, Royal Street and Deer Super-D, (909) 866-4565 Wednesday Night MTB Series/ USA Cycling, Mountain Region May 25-29 — Thanksgiving Point Wood River Cup #1-5, Hailey, ID, Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, Valley Drive, Park City, (435) 901- July 8 — Blue Mountain Bike Chase, 8872. Classic, 5 stage Omnium, Lehi, 25 mile XC race, Monticello City (208) 481-0300 WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) UT, Jason Preston, (800) 708-9804 535-8113. Recreation, Monticello, UT, (435) June 3 — Kelly Canyon Knobby Logan Race Club Time Trial Series June 6,13,20,27 — RMR Crit Series, 587-2029 Challenge XC, Knobby Tire Series, — Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Logan, UT, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 July 15-16 — Bald Mountain Kelly Canyon Ski Resort, (Rhire), (435) 787-2534 Idaho Falls,ID (208) 338-1016 Utah Weekly Series June 7,14,21,28 — DMV Crit Series, Challenge Downhill, DH and For dates, see calendar below. Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- Super-D, Utah DH Series, Deer June 10 — Revenge of the Races 651-8333 Valley, UT, (801) 375-3231 Singletrack, Wild Rockies Series Rocky Mountain Raceways June 8, 22 — Salt Air TT Series, Every July 15 — Snowbird Mountain Bout, #4, XC, Twin Falls, ID, (208) 587- Utah Road Races 9530 Criterium — Saturdays at 12 other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 19th Annual!, Intermountain Cup noon in March, Tuesdays in April - #11, Snowbird, Ed Chauner at June 18 — Idaho City Excellent September, A/B’s - 6 pm, C/D’s 7 June 1, 15, 29 — Royal Street (801) 942-3498 May 2,16,23,30 — RMR Crit Series, Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, Adventure, Wild Rockies Series pm, 6555 W. 2100 S., West Valley Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 July 20 — Sundance Kids MTB Race, #5, XC, Idaho City, ID, (208) 587- City, UT, (801) 944-5042 kids under 12, 5 pm, Sundance 9530 May 3,10,17,24, 31 — DMV Crit Continued on Page 20 Salt Air Time Trial — Every other Series, Every Wednesday, Salt Resort, (801) 223-4849 June 21 — Cache to Game XC July 22 — Taming the Tetons, Race, Mike Yokel Park, Jackson, Intermountain Cup #12, Jackson WY, 12 mile MTB XC, Call (307) Hole, WY, Ed Chauner at (801 739-9025 )942-3498 June 24-25 — Soldier Mountain July 22 — The Endurance 100/Mind XC and DH, Knobby Tire Series, Over Mountains, 100 mile team Soldier Mtn. Ski Resort, Fairfield, ID relay, 50 mile solo, Park City, (208) 338-1016 thee100.com, (435) 649-2129 July 2 — Urban Assault, Knobby Tire July 29-30 — Bordertown Challenge, Series, Downtown Boise, ID, (208) 15th Annual, Intermountain Cup 338-1016 #13, Wild Rockies Series #7, July 4 — 11th Annual WYDAHO XC, DH, freestyle, Oasis (near Bike Race, Grand Targhee Ski Wendover), NV, (208) 587-9530 and Summer Resort Alta, WY, 1- July 29 — Brian Head Epic 100 800-TARGHEE ext. 1313 or 307- and Titanium 50, 50 and 100 mile 353-2300 races, Brian Head, (909) 866- July 5, 12, 19, 26 — Teton Village 4565 Short Track XC Series, 6:30 pm, August 5-6 — NORBA National Teton Village, WY, (307) 733-4042 Mountain Bike Series #5, XC/ST/ July 8-9 — Brunndage Mountain DH/Slalom/SuperD, Brian Head Bike Festival, Wild Rockies Series Resort, Brian Head, UT, (909) 866- #6, XC and DH, McCall, ID, (208) 4565 587-9530 August 12 — All West July 22 — Taming the Tetons, Communications Wolverine Intermountain Cup #12, Jackson Ridge XC Race, 13th Annual, Hole, WY, (801 ) 942-3498 Intermountain Cup #14, Series Finals, Evanston, WY - contact July 23 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Paul Knopf or Amanda Wanner Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 at [email protected]. mountain bike race - points for org or (307) 783-6470 or (866) each Race, (307) 733-5228 783-6300, ext. 459 or www.evan- July 23 — Galena Grinder Whit stoncycling.org Henry Memorial Race, Ketchum, August 17 — Sundance Kids MTB ID, Don Shepler (208) 720-3019, Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, (208) 726-4010 or harleyquinn7@ Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 onebox.com July 29-30 — Bordertown Challenge, August 19 — Sundance Super-D 15th Annual, Intermountain Cup Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance #13, Wild Rockies Series #7, Resort, (801) 223-4849 XC, DH, freestyle, Oasis (near August 26 — Widowmaker Hill Wendover), NV, (208) 587-9530 Climb 10 AM, Ride to the top of July 29 — Laramie Enduro, 111 K the Tram, Snowbird Resort, (801) mountain bike race, Happy Jack, 583-6281 Laramie, WY, 307-745-4499 August 26 — The Endurance 100/ August 5-6 — 22st White Knob Mind Over Mountains, 100 mile, Challenge, Knobby Tire Series, 100 km, and 50 mile individual and Idaho Short Track XC State races, Park City, thee100.com, Championships, Mackay and (435) 649-2129 Hailey, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) September 2-4 — Sundance 890-3118 Showdown, DH and Super-D, Utah DH Series, Sundance, UT, August 12-13 — NORBA National (801) 375-3231 Mountain Bike Series #6, XC/ST/ DH/MTNX/Super-D, Snowmass September ? — 24 Hours of Soldier Resort, Aspen, CO, (719) 866- Hollow, Heber, UT, (435) 615-8220 4581 September 14 — Sundance Kids August 12-13 — Pomerelle Pounder, MTB Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, XC, DH, freestyle, Utah DH Series, Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Wild Rockies Series #8, Burley, ID, September 16 — Sundance Super- (208) 587-9530 D Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance Auguest 19 — Rendezvous Hill Resort, (801) 223-4849 Climb, Teton Village, WY, 6.1 September 16-17 — Silver Spur Fall miles, 4139 vertical feet, (307) Classic XC race, also Trail Run 733-5335 and climbing contest, Snowbird August 19-20 — Tamarack Twister and Alta, UT, 801-933-2110 Idaho State NORBA XC and DH September 16 — Tour des Suds, Championship Finals, Knobby Tire 26th Annual, Park City, (435) 649- Series Final, Tamarack Ski Resort, 20 cyclingutah.com MAY 2006

Stage Race, Laramie, WY, (307) 20K and 40K Road Races. Plus all 745-4499 other sports. Call 702-242-1590 or cycling utah June 27 — Tuesday Nighter #11, nevadaseniorgames@earthlink. Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 net June 30 - July 2 — Big Sky Cycling Classic, RR, TT, CR, Crit, Missoula, Weekly MT, (406) 531-4033 Rides July 1-2 — Gate City Grind Stage CALENDAR OF EVENTS Race, (208) 282-2503 or (208) 233- 0951 Continued from page 19 July 2 — Wood River Challenge Team Time Trial, Hailey, ID, info@ Weekend Group Rides — Saturday Canyon) to the top of the Alpine September 23 — UTA Harvest Moon sawtoothvelo.org or 208-726- and Sunday, 10 am, meet at 9th Road Loop, Provo, UT, (800) 708-9804 Downtown Ogden Criterium, 0946, ext.1 and 9th in Salt Lake City. downtown in the Municpal Park July 22 — Draper Days Criterium, July 4, 11, 18 — Tuesday Nighter Sunday Group Ride — 9 a.m., Racing Draper, UT, jeremysmithslc@ between 25th & 26th Streets, Ogden, UT, (801) 589-3675 Training Ride, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Canyon Bicycles in Draper, 762E., yahoo.com or 801-558-7215 3782 12600 S., (801) 576-8844 September 30 — Allan Butler July 29 — Garden Creek Gap July 5,12,19,26 — Hailey Criterium Continued Road Race, Pocatello, ID, (208) Memorial Criterium, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT, (801) 400-6130 Series, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- Road UT, (435) 901-8872 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext.1 July 30 — Old Town Pocatello October 10-13 — Huntsman World June 3 — Utah State Road Race Senior Games. Must be 50 years July 5 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Tours Championship, Little Mountain Criterium, Pocatello, ID, (208) Hillclimb Time Trial Series, 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 or older. Four events: hill climb, Course, Logan, UT, (435) 757- time trial, criterium and road Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or 5091 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — RMR Crit race. 800-562-1268 or hwsg@ (208) 233-0951 June 10 — Sugarhouse Crit, Utah Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 infowest.com July 5-17 — USA Cycling Road State Criterium Championship, August 2,9,16,23,30 — DMV Crit October 14 — City Creek Bike Festival, Elite, Masters, Junior, and Sugarhouse Park, SLC, UT, (801) Series, Every Wednesday, Salt Sprint, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up Espoir National Championships, Utah and Regional Road 944-5042 Lake, 801-651-8333 City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake Seven Springs, PA, (719) 866-4581 Tours June 11 — Downtown Criterium, August 3,17,31 — Salt Air TT Series, City, road or mountain bikes, July 16 — Grand Targhee Ski Hill Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City, (801) Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 UCA Points Series Event, (801) Road Time Trial, 9 a.m., Alta, WY, 583-6281 (208) 201-1622 May 6 — Tour de Fire, metric 944-5042 August 10,24 — Royal Street October 28 — Halloween Criterium, July 18,25 — Idaho Cycling double century, Las Vegas, NV, June 17-18 — All West High Uintas Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, 702-228-9460 Classic Stage Race, 18th Annual, UT, (435) 901-8872 Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT, (801) Enthusiasts Criterium Series, 400-6130 Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 May 6 — Nephi 100, BBTC Super Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY, August 5 — Cache Classic contact Paul Knopf or Amanda November 26 — Thanksgiving July 23 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Series ride, Randy Sutherland Ride Downtown Criterium, Logan, UT, for ALS, self-supported, Springville Wanner at [email protected] (435) 757-5091 Criterium, Thanksgiving Point, Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 stonwy.org or (307) 783-6470 or Lehi, UT, (801) 400-6130 mountain bike race - points for to Nephi, (801) 943-2117 or presi- (866) 783-6300, ext. 459 or www. August 7-12 — Tour of Utah, six each Race, (307) 733-5228 [email protected] evanstoncycling.org stages, Provo, UT, (800) 708-9804, May 6-7 — The "X" Rides, 'The tourofutah.com July 22 — Well's Fargo Twilight June 22-24 — Utah Summer Games, Criterium, 20th Annual, NRC race, Road is Out There', 9th Annual, Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, August 12 — Snowbird Hill Climb, 8 Idaho and Regional Bicycle Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 2 fun rides on and off Nevada's AM, registration from 6-7:30 am, Extraterrestrial Highway, Rachel, Road Race with overall Omnium, Road Races July 23? — The Morning After Righthand Canyon, Lund Hwy, 10.2 Miles from Shopko on 9400 NV, near Area 51, (800) 565-2704 S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, (801) 933- Criterium, Boise, ID, (208) 336- Desert Mound, Checkshani Cliffs, 3854 May 13 — Yellowstone Spring Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 or 2110 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — Tuesday Cycling Tour 2006, Lakeside Ride, (435) 559-2925 August ? — Huntsville 100 RR, Nighter, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 July 22-23 — BYRDS Junior Stage West Yellowstone, MT, (406) 646- Huntsville, UT, (801) 808-1137 or May 3, 17 — Idaho Cycling Race, tobincoaching@earthlink. 7701 June 30 - July 2 — Gate City Grind net, (208) 343-9130 Stage Race, (208) 282-2503 or [email protected] Enthusiasts Time Trial Series, May 13 — Color Country Century, 8 (208) 233-0951 August 19-20 — Tour de Gap Stage Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or July 25 — Tuesday Night Half- am, unsupported ride, 100 miles, Race, in conjunction with the Iron (208) 233-0951 Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) Cedar City, (435) 586 5210 or July 4,11,18,25 — RMR Crit Series, 343-3782 Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 County Fair, Parawon, UT, (435) May 5-7 — Treasure Valley Omnium, (435) 559-2925 990-1393 RR, TT, Crit, Boise, ID, teamdob- July 29 — Garden Creek Gap July 5,12,19,26 — DMV Crit Series, May 14 — Around The Valley 100, August 26 — Jeff Rogers Memorial biaco.com, (208) 412-3527 Road Race, Pocatello, ID, (208) BBTC Super Series Ride, self-sup- Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 651-8333 Sanpete Classic RR, Spring City, May 12-14 — Columbia Plateau ported century, circles Salt Lake UT contact Eric Thompson, 801- Stage Race, Heppner, Oregon, July 30 — Pocatello Downton Valley, starts in Draper Park, (801) July 6,20 — Salt Air TT Series, Every 541-3840 (503) 231-0236 Criterium, Pocatello, ID, (208) 943-2117 or [email protected] other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 September 5,12,19,26 — RMR Crit May 13 — Arrowrock TT Series #1, 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 May 21 — Santa Fe Century, Santa July 13,27 — Royal Street Hillclimb Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 July 25 — Tuesday Night Half- Fe, NM, (505) 982-1282 TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, UT, (435) Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) 901-8872 September 6,13,20,27 — DMV Crit May 20 — Galena Hill Climb Time May 20 — Ride for Independence, Series, Every Wednesday, Salt Trial, Galena Lodge to Galena 343-3782 National Federation for the Blind, July 4 — Freedom Festival Criterium, Lake, 801-651-8333 Summit, ID, (208) 726-7693 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — Tuesday Boise, ID Provo, UT, (800) 708-9804 September 14,28 — Salt Air TT Series, May 23 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Night Half-Bogus Ride, Bogus May 20 — Cycle Salt Lake Century July 8 — Porcupine Hillclimb, Big Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 Criterium Series, Holt Arena, Hillclimb, (208) 343-3782 Ride, Salt Lake to Antelope Island Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 August 1, 8 — Idaho Cycling and back, 33, 67, or 100 mile City, (801) 442-5800 or 801-424- September 7 — Royal Street options. Utah State Fair Park, 155 Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, May 27-28 — Iron Horse Bicycle Enthusiasts Criterium Series, 9216 Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass UT, (435) 901-8872 Classic, Road Race and Criterium, start time. Registration opens July 9 — Coalville Road Race, Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621 August 9 — Idaho Cycling Coalville, UT, 801-424-9216 September 9 — LOTOJA, 206 miles at 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 or from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY, May 27 — Arrowrock TT Series #2, Enthusiasts Time Trial Series, Fax (801) 322-5056 or jonrsmith@ July 15 — Sundance Hillclimb, 8 (801) 546-0090 Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or mac.com, Online registration at mile climb from Hwy 189 (Provo (208) 233-0951 www.cyclesaltlakecentury.com June 3, 10, 17, 24 — Hailey Criterium or download a Registration Form Series, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- August 11-12? — Magic Valley Senior Games 2006 and course map at cycling- velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext. 1 utah.com August 12 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb, June 7,21 — Idaho Cycling May 20 — Bear Lake Classic Tour, Enthusiasts Hillclimb Time Trial Triple Crown #1, Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 54 miles, recreational ride in con- Series, Pocatello, ID, (208) 282- junction with Bear Lake Classic 2503 or (208) 233-0951 August 13 — The Cycling Classic Road Race, one lap around Bear June 6,13,27 — Tuesday Nighter Road Race, Boise, ID, 208-343- Lake, flat on the west side and Training Ride, Boise, ID, (208) 343- 4037 or jonathan@coresportsllc. north, great rollers that are a 3782 com blast on the east side, 8:30 am June 9-11 — Tour of Eagle, Eagle, August 20 — Table Rock HC RR, start at Blue Water Resort, Bear ID, (208) 884-1925? Triple Crown #2, Boise, ID, (208) Lake/Garden City, Kevin Rohwer, 867-2488 (435) 770-9852 June 10 — Lyle Pearson 200, team relay road race from Boise to Sun August 26-27 — Intermountain June 3 — Little Red Riding Hood, Valley, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Orthopaedics Idaho State RR women's only metric century and Criterium Championships, ride, 35, 63, and 100 mile options, June 13 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890- Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) Criterium Series, Holt Arena, 3118 943-2117 or [email protected] Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 September 2-3 — Gateway June 3 — Salt Lake City Marathon June 17 — Gannett Roubaix Road Canyons Grand Valley Bicycle Bike Tour, 25 miles without stop- Race, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- Classic, Road Race and Criterium, lights through th e streets of velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext.1 Grand Junction, CO, (970) 275- Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon June 17-18 — Ketchum Omnium, 1711 course, start: 6:00 a.m. at the Olympic Legacy Bridge near the Trail Creek TT, Circuit Race, September 5 — Tuesday Night Half- Criterium, Ketchum/Sun Valley, Fort Douglas TRAX stop, saltlake- Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) citymarathon.com or email bik- Idaho, Greg Stock sunsummit@ 343-3782 cox-internet.com or (208) 726- [email protected] or call 0707 or (208) 726-3497 September 9 — Race to the Angel, (801) 412-6060 20th Annual, 2800' climb, Wells, June 3-4 June 20-22 — CANCELLED Summer NV, (775) 752-3540 — Treasure Valley Idaho Solstice Stage Race, TT, RR, Circuit MS Bike Tour, 50-200 miles, Boise, Race, evenings, Boise,ID, (208) September 9 — Bogus Basin Hill ID, (208) 336-0555 343-3782 Climb, Triple Crown #3, 34th Annual, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 June 3-9 — Cycle Utah Spring, June 23-25 — Elkhorn Classic Stage St. George through the National Race, Baker City, OR, (503) 652- September 16 — Mt. Charleston Hill Parks, Southern Utah, Adv. 3763 Climb, Las Vegas, NV, 702-228- Cycling Association, (800) 755- 9460, [email protected] 2453 June 24 — Idaho State Time Trial Championships, 8 miles south of September 23 - October 8 — June 4 — America's Most Beautiful Bellevue, ID, 7am, (208) 726-7693 Nevada Senior Olympics, Must Bike Ride, 35, 72, 100 miles, 15th be 50 years or older, Cycling Four Annual, benefit for the Leukemia June 24-25 — Dead Dog Classic Events — 5K and 10K Time Trials, and Lymphoma Society, Stateline, MAY 2006 cyclingutah.com 21

South Shore Lake Tahoe, NV, MS Bike Tour, 55-110 miles, Idaho Cristo, to Evanston and back, Idaho State University, Pocatello, (800) 565-2704 Falls, ID, (208) 336-0555 (801) 943-2117 or president@ ID, more info: FSAlliance.org, Tina HELP WANTED June 10 — American Diabetes July 22 - 31 — Great Divide Wind bbtc.net 208-282-2854 or mladtina@isu. Association / Tour de Cure- River, Jackson to Lander, WY, August 27 - September 2 — BBTC edu Bicycle Sales and Repair Golden Spike Century. 25,60, and dirt and road, Adv. Cycling Southern Utah Parks Tour, (801) October 1-6 — Monument Valley 100 mile options. This ride is for a Association, (800) 755-2453 463-6016 and Bobrenwick@com- & 4 Corners Tour, Monticello, UT, Exp. Preferred. Full and great cause in a beautiful rural July 22 - 28 — Cycle Montana, 319 cast.net (801) 556-3290 Part Time setting. Box Elder High School, miles, Adv. Cycling Association, September 4 — Hooper Horizontal Oct 6-8 — Moab Century Tour, Golsan Cycles Brigham City, UT. For more infor- (800) 755-2453 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, Moab to La Sals and back, 45, mation call 1 (888) DIABETES - self-supported century, State 65, 100 mile options, Tour benefits (both locations) 278-6820 email Gina Evans gevans@dia- July 24 — Pioneer Century, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported Agriculture Building to Hooper the Lance Armstrong Foundation, betes.org or register now at tour. and Back, (801) 943-2117 or presi- 435-259-2698 diabetes.org century, Mountain Green, (801) HELP WANTED 943-2117 or [email protected] [email protected] October 7 — Yellowstone Fall Old June 10 — Utah Summer Games July 29 — Stanley Challenge, September 9-19 — Utah Parks Tour, Faithful Cycling Tour 2006, West Warm Weather - Ride Year Petroglyph Century, in con- 493 miles, Southern Utah, Adv. Yellowstone, MT, (406) 646-7701 junction with the Utah Summer Boise to Stanley, Boise, ID, (208) 'Round 867-2488 Cycling Association, (800) 755- October 7 — Third Annual Josie Games, 50, 62, 100 mile options, 2453 Experienced bike shop front-person Starts at the Cedar City Equestrian Johnson Memorial Ride, this July 30 — Chalk Creek 100, BBTC and/or mechanic Center (just North of Hwy 56, west Super Series Ride, self-supported September 10 — Tour de Tahoe, memorial ride is being dedicated of Cedar City), through Hamilton, century, Park City to Coalville Bike Big Blue, 4th Annual, ride in Josie's honor to bring the com- needed. • Enthusiast Required! Kanarraville, New Harmony, to Chalk Creek and back, (801) around Lake Tahoe, 72 miles, munity together to raise aware- Send Resume' or call Jerry or Ryan Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704 ness for bicycle safety, meet at Parowan, Summit, and Enoch, 943-2117 or [email protected] Red Rock Bicycle Cedar City, UT, (801) 677-0134 or September ? — Galena Tour, Sugarhouse Park, ride will start at (435) 865-8421 July 30- August 4 — Bicycle Idaho, 10:30, will travel to mouth of Big 446 W. 100 S. Sandpoint to Kellog to Sandpoint, Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 788- 9184 Cottonwood Canyon and back. June 10 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour (541) 385-5257 or 800-413-8432 www.slcbac.org or call Jason at St. George, UT 84770 - "Health Care for All.", routes August 6-12 — Ride Idaho, 7 day September 10-16 — Southern (801) 485-2906 or John Weis at 435.674.3185 from 3-100 miles, ride benefits Utah National Parks Tour, Cedar (801) 278-3847 the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, help- supported bicycle tour, Melba, Glenns Ferry, Buhl, Shoshone, City, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar ing support primary health care Breaks, (801) 596-8430 October 21 — Las Vegas Century, for our most indigent patients, Sun Valley, Stanley, & Lowman, 22,37,55,80 and 110 miles, ben- Nampa, Idaho, asandven@trhs. 208.344.5502 ext 315, rideidaho. September 16 — Sawtooth Century efits Ronald McDonald House. org Tour, Ketchum, ID, info@saw- June 17 — Utah Summer Games org or 208-467-4431 (702) 340-1500 Triathlon, Olympic and Sprint, August 11 — Freedom Peloton toothvelo.org or 208-726-0946, June 10 — Up and Over 100, BBTC ext.1 December 31 - January 1 — New Hurricane, Utah, utahsummer- Super Series, self-supported Charity Ride, A Charity Ride to Year's Revolution, century each games.org/sports/triathlon.html, century, bottom of Emigration raise money for the Larry H. Miller September 17-23 — LAGBRAU day, 50, 70 mile options,Benefiting 435-770-3122 or email jared@ Canyon to Park City, Coalville, Charities, Downtown Salt Lake (Legacy Annual Great Bike Utah Hemophilia Foundation, 8 sgtrifecta.com City, Karilyn Preston, 801-209- Ride Across Utah), Blanding to and back, (801) 943-2117 or pres- am, Phoenix, AZ, Contact Bob @ July 15 — Blanding Hillman [email protected] 3337, [email protected], Cedar City, 400 miles on scenic 801.677.0134, bike2bike.org tourofutah.com highways and through National Triathlon, Swim _ mile, Bike 15 June 11-18 — Utah Border to Border Parks, fundraiser for young Native miles, Run 3.2 miles. Kids' triath- Tour, St. George to Cornish (near August 13 — Blue Cruise Wheels Multi- lon July 14. Recapture Reservoir, for Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) American education, (801) 278- Logan), 479 miles, (801) 556-3290 6220 Blanding, 435-678-1314 or email 387-6817 Sport [email protected] June 12- July 6 — Great Alaska August 13-19 — Oregon Bicycle September 23 — Heber Valley Highway Ride, British Columbia to Olympic Century. 50 & 62 mile Races July 15 — XANGO Echo Triathlon, Alaska, rides@pedalerspuband- Ride XX, Klamath Falls to Lakeview Sprint and Olympic distance to Klamath Falls, (541) 385-5257 options. Enjoy scenic Heber grille.com Valley during its autumn finest open water swim triathlons,Sprint or 800-413-8432 May 13 — St. George Triathlon, road: 750 Meter Swim/20K Bike/ June 17 — Killer Loop, a 66 or during this fun and challeng- Sand Hollow Reservoir, St George. August 19 — ULCER, Century Tour ing ride that visits the Olympic 5K Run, Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/ 100 mile loop from Cedar City Olympic: Swim 1500 yards, Bike 40K Bike/10K Run, www.triutah. through Brianhead and Back to around Utah Lake, 100, 74, 56, venues, fundraiser for Huntsman 24 miles, Run 6.2 miles, Sprint: and 24 mile options, (801) 943- Cancer Institute, Contact Bob @ com, [email protected], 801-631- Cedar. This brevet style ride fea- Swim 700 yards, Bike 14 miles, Run 2614 or 801-631-2624 tures 8500+ feet of climbing at 2117 or [email protected] 801.677.0134, bike2bike.org 3.1 miles, www.sgtri.com 435- altitudes up to 10,400 feet. (435) August 20 — Promontory Point September 24-30 — OATBRAN, 770-3122 July 22 — Scofield Triathlon, Olympic, Sprint and Novice, the 586-7567 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self- One Awesome Tour Bike Ride May 20 — In Training Women's supported century, 120 miles, Across Nevada, 15th Annual, highest elevation triathlon in June 24 — Tour of Marsh Creek Triathlon, 300 meter swim, 10 mile the USA, State Park Boat Ramp, Valley, fully supported ride pre- Brigham City to Promentory, (801) following the Legendary Pony bike, 5k run, Riverton, UT, triutah. 943-2117 or [email protected] Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50 - Scofield, www.scofieldtriathlon. sented in conjunction with the com, (801) 631-2614 com email info@scolfieldtriath- Pocatello Riverfest! Options of August 26 — Desperado Dual , 200 America's Loneliest Road, 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake May 27 — Salem Spring Triathlon, lon.com 25, 62, or 100 miles on the lonely mile double century in Southern Salem City Park. Swim 800 yard, roads that traverse the lovely Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, Tahoe to Great Basin National August 5 — Cache Valley Classic Park, (800) 565-2704 Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles. Triathlon, Hyrum Reservoir, Hyrum, country between Pocatello and (435) 586-7567 www.salemspringtri.com Malad Pass, then enjoy food, September 30 — Bikes for Kids with UT (near Logan, UT),Sprint and fun, and music at the Riverfest. August 26 — Cache Valley Century June 3 — Kanab Triathlon Sprint, Olympic distance open water Tour - 100 mi/100 km/40mile Dave Zabriskie, metric century (62 Rob Van Kirk at (208) 282-2503 or miles) plus 4 and 25 mile options Swim 400 meters, Bike 10 miles, swim triathlons, Sprint road: 750 (208) 233-0951 options. Hosted by Cache Valley Run 3.1 miles Beginner, Swim 200 Meter Swim/20K Bike/5K Run, Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. in Salt Lake City and Murray. We will be giving away 1,000 bikes, meters, Bike 5 miles, Run 1.5 miles, Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/40K June 24-25 — MS 150 Bike Tour, 7AM registration/check in, 12 mi Kanab City Pool, www.kanabtri. Bike/10K Run, www.triutah.com, Benefits MS Society and multiple north of Logan on Hwy 91, 435- helmets and jerseys to disadvan- taged children in the Salt Lake com, 435-632-6012 [email protected], 801-631-2614 sclerosis research, Cache Valley 752-2253. or 801-631-2624 Fairgrounds (400 South 500 West), Valley. The start time is 7:00 am at June 10 — Saratoga Splash Logan, Utah, (801) 493-0113 August 27 — Cycle For Life, benefit the Costco in Murray and a bike Triathlon, Sprint and kids division, August 26 — Jordanelle Triathlon, ride for cyclists injured in auto/ safety and rodeo will be held at Saratoga Springs Marina, 801- Jordanelle Reservoir, Park June 24-25 — Dual State, Dual bike accidents, 8, 30, 66, and 11:00 for all kids. Contact Teresa 450-8477 City/Heber City, UT, Sprint and Century Weekend Challenge, 100 mile options, Huntsville Park, at (801) 453-2296 or tmay@fins- Olympic distance open water two 100-mile rides or two 50-mile Huntsville, UT, (801) 556-3290 June 17 — Telos Utah Valley vcs.com. Triathlon, Olympic and Sprint, swim triathlons, Sprint road: 750 rides, Tremonton, UT, (801) 556- Meter Swim/20K Bike/5K Run, 3290 August 27 — The Big Ride, BBTC September 30 - Tour de Vins 4, Benjamin, Utah, www.telosrtc. Super Series Ride, self-supported, Bike Tour and Wine-Tasting Event, com, 801-368-8279 or email Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/40K July 1-3 — Northwest Tandem 164 miles, Mt. Green over Monte 16.5, 32 and 60 mile options, [email protected] Bike/10K Run, www.triutah.com, Rally, Corvallis, OR, nwtr2006@ [email protected], 801-631-2614 nwtr.org July 4 — Taterville 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported centu- ry, Wellsville to Idaho and back, (801) 943-2117 or president@ bbtc.net July 7 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, 12th Annual, This a popular non-competitive ride, held at night during the full-moon. Views are spectacular, food is delicious. ride goes from mari- na to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch, about 22 miles round-trip. Registration fee includes park entry, t-shirt and refreshments. For more information contact Neka Roundy, Davis County Economic Development, 801-451-3286 or [email protected] July 9 — Tour de Boise, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 July 9 — Mt. Nebo Loop, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported cen- tury, start in Nephi to Springville to the Mt. Nebo loop, (801) 943- 2117 or [email protected] July 10 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D, Start at Sundance and ride down to Payson around the Nebo Loop to Nephi and then back up through Utah Valley to American Fork, then ride up AF canyon around the Alpine Loop and finish back at Sundance, 170 miles with over 13,000 feet of climbing, (801) 223- 4849. July 15-16 — Snake River Idaho 22 cycling utah.com MAY 2006

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up with an improved dirt road Mountains before we got to percentage of transit commuting RAGSLOW - Continued Commuter Column - west of Dolphin Island. We left Golden Spike National Historic being done by bicycle and walk- from page 13 Continued from page 16 ing? Salt Lake City carrying about Site and paved roads. We didn't six liters of water each and were commuters! The more cyclists on spend long at Golden Spike L.R.: Our bicycle activities and land was smooth like pavement. lucky to have camped at the the streets, the safer the streets because we were looking for- the community support for them become, and the more improve- The sunset was brilliant and the State Marina on Friday night ward to a huge lunch at Idle Isle was absolutely a winning compo- ments the city, county and state Indians turned out to be Basque where they had running water. nent of our efforts. We do hope in Brigham City, the third oldest are willing to invest to accom- sheepherders. We set up our tent We were twenty miles from the to continue to increase the num- restaurant in Utah. modate this “new” use. There between the railroad tracks and ghost town of Kelton, which our ber of non-polluting commuters Our stomachs were slightly have always been a few cyclists, map said had a flowing well. in our community but we do not Strong's Knob, one of the small but too few in the past to justify distended when we rode out of have a specific goal. Somewhere islands in the lake. We cooked Thankfully, road to Kelton was expensive infrastructure improve- Brigham City so we labored between the percent of bike cheese ravioli and watched the straight and smooth otherwise ments. through the first few miles of commuters in Europe and China avocets feeding on the shore. we might have run out of water. would be nice. The noise of the wind and pass- I had an inch of water in my highway 89 through Perry, C.U.: What have been some of Willard, Plain City and Hooper. the improvements that have been ing trains kept us awake for a bottle when we arrived at the C.U.: I heard that you have a We made one last stop at the made recently to make Salt Lake while but soon exhaustion set in Kelton cemetery. Mark's water favorite but unique bike for com- City more bike friendly? and we slept. bottle was half full. We strolled Great Salt Lake Shorelands muting. Tell me about it. Do you through the cemetery and read Preserve southwest of Clearfield carry your work clothes on it and L.R.: The 200 South bike lane Sunday the historical signs put up by the where The Nature Conservancy change at work? How do you was a decade in the making, deal with helmet hair? Bureau of Land Management has preserved 4,000 acres of trying to convince the business On Sunday we turned west before we looked for the well. marshes, ponds and mudflats owners of the benefits. The city L.R.: My bike is a 3-speed beach from Lakeside toward Hogup We figured it would be an island with a mile-long boardwalk run- came up with a good solution and cruiser. Light pink rims, hot pink Siding and the pumping station of greenery in this sea of sage. Mayor Anderson had the guts ning through them to a 30-foot leopard print top tube, and jet- Instead it was a mirage. The to just do it. In addition we are built after the 1983 flood to con- observation tower overlooking black everywhere else; very nice! constantly increasing the miles trol the lake level. We rode on well was still there, but it was the lake. It's a peaceful place for With the cruiser I don’t have to of bike lanes. We have installed another rocky railroad causeway full of cobwebs. I couldn't see change clothes. I pedal in high birders, kids and cyclists. 45 bike racks, placed “Share the and were again passed by some water down in the pipe, and had heels and have been known to The last 25 miles were a Road” signs in critical areas, and Union Pacific workers in a truck. nothing to retrieve it if any was hold an umbrella up and pedal recently completed a new sec- race against the sun with North when it is raining. I even have a They stopped and asked “Are there. We had to continue east tion of the Jordan River Parkway. Temple in downtown Salt Lake pair of pink high heels to match you lost?” This was a legitimate to Locomotive Springs, fifteen The city section of Emigration as the finish line. We crossed it the bike. I think it looks smash- question considering how out miles away. Canyon road is currently being ing! of place we must have looked. Some teenagers in a pickup shortly after 8:00 that evening, widened and improved. An of I brought a blow dryer to I smiled and asked “is this the truck drove by and gave us their shook hands in front of Crown course there is Bike Week and Burgers and sprinted for the light Bike to Work day to promote touch up my hair at work, but way to Wendover?” In hindsight, last bottle of water. I drank half cycling. since I bought the beach cruis- I should have asked them for of it before they had driven out rail. People on the train looked er, all I can say is that it is no some water. of sight. It made the last few at us a little funny. I wanted to C.U.: Bike Week is happening longer a problem. We chose to ride a dusty two- miles to the springs easier. explain what we had just done, this month, and on May 16th, track along the lakeshore instead After pumping water from but I thought they would not Bike to Work Day. What has C.U.: When you did drive to of an improved road through Locomotive Springs we rode understand the significance attendance been like since you work what was your day like vs. the Hogup Mountains because east along the historic railroad of it. Something inside us had have had your position and how riding to work? we wanted to stay within sight grade to Monument Rock. We turned around. We set out to much influence does this have in of the lake. The dusty two-track camped that night on the salt increasing the numbers of bike L.R.: I wrote an article in the rediscover an underappreciated commuters? Catalyst Magazine about this. had been trampled by cows and flats at the base of the rock and natural resource. We had seen It had to do with music. When was the roughest road we rode contemplated riding across the the treasures of Great Salt Lake on the whole trip. We could have smooth surface all the way to L.R.: In the past 5 years, the I drove to work the song that I and experienced the harsh reali- walked as fast as we were rid- Promontory Point. number of bike to work par- would find myself singing in my ties of its stark landscape. We ticipants has doubled to nearly head was “Boulevard of Broken ing. We questioned passing up 100 riders. So can I say that the Dreams” by Green Day. When I the improved road through the Monday had felt the desolation and knew number of commuters, includ- ride my cruiser it is always the mountains, but our reasons for the irony of being parched on ing those unable to attend bike opening song from the movie undertaking this adventure were We woke up early Monday the shore of a desert oasis. Yet to work day has doubled? Last Legally Blonde entitled “Perfect views of the lake and the desola- morning to a light rain and the we already longed to be out year we had 75 riders, but if you Day”. Doesn’t that just say it all! tion. This dusty two-track gave necessity of riding all the way there again. We had turned the remember, it poured heavily dur- pedals but it was the lake that ing the night and was still raining C.U.: Thank you Lisa for your us both. to Salt Lake City before night- at the beginning of the ride. Bike participation in this month’s Our water supplies were run- fall. We had twenty miles of had turned on us to show us its to Work Day is an awareness day, column and thanks again for the ning low when we finally met gravel road over the Promontory unique beauty. but just one day. It does help as it administration and employees of provides a lot of awareness. Salt Lake City for helping us get Critical Mass brings 12 aware- around town on our bikes. ness days and as more people ride to work, they each bring more awareness.

C.U.: Salt Lake City recently won a World Leadership award in the category of Environment. What would the world I would like to think that those of us that commute to work and be like if everyone the efforts you and the Mayor have made to accommodate us rode a bike? were a part of the reason Salt Lake City won the award. Is that a true statement? Do you and the Mayor have a goal of a specific

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Kamp finishing 4th and Ward in road racing 5th. Remembrance Clearing afternoon skies in the Harward and Walker Take valley led to a field of 49 riders in Another Rider Not Coming Home the men’s 1-2-3 race. The attacks By Jon Gallagher dozens of other riders around the Tax Day Circuit Race began as soon as the neutral roll- country, memorialized in races out was over, and the field was Bill Corliss woke up Saturday and rides. It’s almost too sad to quickly strung out in single file morning March 25th and prob- contemplate starting another sea- up the stair-steps. Afterwards, ably thought “If it’s Saturday I son with news like this. Sadder a Boise rider with half a dozen must be going for a bike ride.” still to think that Bill is not com- races under his belt already this The plan was to meet some fel- ing home. season described the first five low cyclists and ride around The thought that you could minutes of the race as “the hardest Utah Lake. Bill had been rid- go out for a Saturday morning 5 minutes of the season so far.” ing and racing bikes for 35 plus ride and not come home stopped By the time the group reached the years and probably didn’t give my wife cold. It’s a simple fact circuit, riders were already falling this ride another thought. It that we all know and for the off the back, and the group had was just something he did in most part ignore. Life is inher- split into several smaller groups the spring, riding with friends, ently dangerous and in order to by the top of the climb. Two of enjoying the outdoors, living live we constantly accept the these merged on the descent. On life. Perhaps he told his wife, risk of dying. Bill did nothing the second time up the climb, the Deb, and his son, Jordan, “I’ll wrong on that ride, just a simple front group split again, this time see you this afternoon.” Maybe touch of wheels and an untimely for good, with seven riders mak- there was a plan to walk the fall. It’s no consolation to the ing the lead group: Dave Harward dogs when he got back, then family and friends Bill has left (Porcupine/Specialized), Sam a quiet family dinner on Main behind, but the next time you Krieg and Craig Kidd from the Street. Some chores around the go out to ride, think of him, host ICE/Rocky Mountain Surgery house, pay some bills, return a whether you knew him or not. team, Matt Weyen and Justin few phone calls and make plans Think of those people that you Mayfield from the Boise-based to ski with friends on Sunday. know and love, and might leave Hyde Park Cycle Sports squad, In the blink on an eye on that behind. Ride defensively. Wear Jesse Gordon (Park City Cycling Saturday morning ride it sud- your helmet. Avoid traffic. The Academy), and the lone category denly didn’t matter - Bill didn’t next time you get behind the 3 rider in the split, Phillip Wood make it home that day, dying wheel of a car, drive defensively. (FFKR/Sportsbaseonline). tragically after crashing on that Give a wide berth to riders and For the most part, the groups ride and falling into traffic. runners and walkers and think formed on the second lap remained I’ve been a friend, a neigh- of those people that they might constant throughout the rest of bor, a teammate of Bill’s for a know and love, and might leave the race, except for numerous rid- number of years. I can’t say I behind. Accidents happen, ers who dropped out as the wind knew him well, just that he was but work hard to avoid them. increased and rain and small hail Above: Kelly Crawford (Intermountain Sports Medicine) on the a good guy who raced bikes, Remember Bill Corliss. began to fall during the second like any of us. He built his attack in the women's 1-3 race. half of the race. Although a quick work around cycling, contribut- The Bill Corliss Bike Below: Sam Krieg (ICE) making the break suffer on the climb. glance at the course profile would ing his ideas and energy to the Advocacy Fund has been set have suggested that it would Photos: Paul Kidd greater good of more people up to continue Bill's love of By Kris Walker and Rob Van experience rain during their races, favor the pure climbers, the 3- riding bikes. Bill defined in cycling, bike safety and new Kirk although they warmed up in the mile gradual portion of the climb many ways what a member of rider mentorship. Donations rain. proved to favor power riders like any cycling community should Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts in The women’s 1-2-3 race started Harward, while the steep section be. Now he belongs to that can be made at any Frontier Pocatello held its inaugural Tax a little after 1:00 p.m. in pretty was not long enough for climbers community of riders who’ve Bank (www.frontierbankfsb. Day Circuit race on Saturday, decent weather. The race rolled like Krieg to open large gaps. The left us too soon – Alan Butler, com) April 15 in the hills east of out of Inkom and pacelined up 7-strong lead group continued to Josie Johnson, Chris Allaire, and Pocatello, after a last-minute to the circuit. The first time up put space between themselves and venue change from a course origi- the hill was pretty civilized, and the somewhat larger chase group Cyclists Not Obeying Traffic Signal in nally planned in the city. things were all together at the start throughout the race. Weyen and Emigration Canyon The day started out in pouring of the second lap. Kelly Crawford Harward opened a decisive gap on (Intermountain Sportsmedicine) the final climb, and it was clear rain, which contributed to low Emigration Canyon is one of Utah’s most popular recreational pushed the pace up the final that those two would duke it out turnouts for the early races, even routes. As a result, Salt Lake City is widening the road at the though the sun was out by the climb and the group broke up a for the win. Weyen later described mouth of the canyon to improve cyclist safety. The $1.2 million time the category 4/5 men’s group bit. More attacks on the gradual the sprint as having started at the 1 rolled out at 8:30. The course uphill and a fierce pace by Nisie km mark, just before the steepest dollar project will add bike lanes on both sides of the road from started with a neutral mile through Van de Kamp (Ivory Homes) on part of the climb. Hoping to gain the entrance to the Donner Monument at the city/county bound- the town of Inkom, and racing the final climb split the group on some advantage over Harward, ary. The new bike lanes will tie in with existing county lanes. started on the ride up Rapid Creek, the next lap, with five women Weyen pushed hard on the steep Construction continues from now until approximately early July. with 5 miles of short, stair-step left in the front group: Kathy section and opened a slight gap, The construction zone spans 1700 feet and is only open to traffic climbs up to the 7.3-mile circuit. Robinson, Kris Walker, and Kelly but Harward closed it down as in one direction at a time. Signals are at either end. The circuit itself consisted of Crawford, all of Intermountain they neared the 200-meter mark on Unfortunately, many cyclists choose to ignore the signals about 3 miles of gradual climbing Sportsmedicine, Van de Kamp, the summit plateau. The two came and ride headlong into oncoming traffic. Ironically, this unsafe on a winding, forested road, then a and Jen Ward (Wasatch Women). across the plateau wheel-to-wheel, situation is being caused by the very cyclists that the project hard right switchback turn onto the On the descent, Ward lagged with Harward pushing ahead in will benefit. After observing cyclists blowing through the light steeper climb of about 0.8 miles behind a bit, so the front four the last 10 meters to take the win. in the downhill direction, Dan Bergenthal of Salt Lake City out of the trees and onto a wind- quickly organized a paceline and Weyen’s teammate Mayfield fin- Transportation implored, “Obey the law, that’s all we’re asking.” swept ridge, where snowbanks still worked together. On the next ished 3rd, followed by Gordon, lined the road and the finish line lap, Walker flatted on the descent, Krieg, Wood, and Kidd. was located. A steep, fast descent and hence was chasing Ward, who Rider feedback was extremely brought riders back to the bottom was chasing the lead group. Ward positive about the race, except that of the circuit. caught the 3 leaders, and then everyone asked for a longer race In typical springtime fash- Walker caught back on right at the next year! So, thanks to equally ion, the weather ranged from 60 top of the climb. A few attacks positive feedback from the City of degrees and sunny down at the by Intermountain Sportsmedicine Inkom and the local landowners, start to 45-degree rain and hail led to Walker getting away and this event will definitely be back, showers and 35 mph winds on the riding alone to the finish, followed bigger and better next year! Idaho finish summit. Ironically, only by teammates Kathy Robinson Cycling Enthusiasts and its spon- the early groups did not actually and Kelly Crawford, with Van de sors thank everyone who made the trip to Pocatello from both Boise and Utah to take part in our first attempt at a springtime race.

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Touring Women Rule at Little Red Riding Hood

By Harriet Wallis There are other wolves too. A few wolves were seen riding bicycles Bonneville Bicycle Touring along the route. And one wolf def- Club (BBTC) annually sponsors initely devoured Grandma because one of only two all women’s rides he was wearing her nightie. in the country and calls it Little While women rule at the Little Red Riding Hood. Last year it Red Riding Hood ride, it’s the drew more than 800 women from BBTC men who provide marvel- Utah and the surrounding states ous support. They paint arrows on but there were also riders from the road to mark the routes, and as far away as North Carolina. In on ride day the men operate the addition, the ride is a fundraiser rest stops cutting melons, spread- for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. ing sandwiches and mixing up “There’s so much energy when gallons of Gatorade. They also all these women come together,” drive along the route to assist the said a rider from Arizona. women riders. Last year, 65 men A group of 14 riders snapping volunteered their help for ride day. photos of each at a rest stop were Little Red Riding Hood began all nurses at an Idaho hospital. 20 years ago with just a handful “We hope the hospital didn’t shut of women, and since then it has down today because we are all here riding and having fun,” one enjoyed a steady increase. In 2004 quipped. there were 425 riders, and last The ride is held on the rolling year the number nearly doubled to rural roads in Cache Valley, and 810 women riders. there are three route options: 38, In addition to all the fun, 62 and 100 miles. The routes are food and friendship, Little Red well marked, and there are numer- Riding Hood raises funds for the ous rest stops with bathrooms and Huntsman Cancer Institute. A there is fabulous food served up portion of the ride fee goes to the by the BBTC men. Institute. Last year, BBTC con- Last year, the hungry women tributed about $4,800. riders consumed 10 cases of Little Red Riding Hood is oranges, 11 cases of bananas, scheduled for Saturday, June 3. seven cases of cantaloupe, 150 Registration is $35. For more pounds of watermelon, 850 sand- information go to the BBTC web wiches with all the fix’ns, 1,600 site at: www.bbtc.net granola bars and 200 gallons of Gatorade, plus much, much more. Harriet Wallis is a BBTC rider All that food was just a snack and a freelance ski writer and along the way. photographer who is the com- There was also a pre-ride munications vice president breakfast and a post-ride meal served up by BBTC’s men cos- for the western division of the tumed as big bad wolves with North American Snowsport rubber masks and furry tails. Journalist Association.

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Transportation mall where bike routes meet buses and rail. A non-profit operates the station. TRB says Bikes on Buses and Trains that Long Beach became the first American city to operate a By Charles Pekow for bike on bus and light rail bikestation and is building a new programs, including allowing $400,000 one across the street Bikes on buses - sure. On bikes on express buses. UTA from the original location. trains, well-established. But also reported starting a bike on A few other agencies started some transit authorities around vanpool program in 2002 and unique programs that fit their North America are getting more bike parking facilities and transit geography. Washington State creative about how they will stops in 2000. Only two other Ferries in Seattle reports that accommodate bicycles into mass agencies reported a vanpool pro- more than 200,000 users have transit systems. gram. They are generally pretty brought bicycles. Cyclists must “Transit agencies are pro- simple - all they need is to buy either buy a $20 permit or pay viding an increasingly diverse standard bike racks and commut- a surcharge for bringing their set of bicycle services to their ers can bike to and from their bikes, however. The service also customers,” states Integration pick-up point. learned to allow cyclists to board of Bicycles and Transit: A But some other agencies and disembark before drivers as Synthesis of Transit Practices, a operate programs not available too many of both kinds of vehi- report from the Transportation in Salt Lake City (though some cle were getting scratched. Research Board (TRB) done may not apply there). These And some agencies spe- with funding from the Federal include staffed bike stations cifically accommodate bikers Transit Administration. available in three cities, allowing on popular recreational areas, They have come up with bikes on paratransit or taxis, and such as taking mountain bikers ideas over the past decade on ferries, trolleys and regional to trailheads. Breckenridge Free including mounting bicycle heavy rail. Ride in Breckenridge, CO allows racks on vanpools, creating bike And while UTA includes bikes on buses that head to local stations, and allowing bikes on front-mounted racks on buses ski resorts during the summer. commuter boats. But not all bike that can hold two bicycles, five Cyclists like to ride downhill, accommodations aim to serve agencies said their racks can then take ski lifts back up. commuters. Transit agencies accommodated three or more And BC Transit in Victoria, find they can accommodate trips bikes. UTA was one of six agen- British Columbia provides on- made for social and recreational cies that said riders can bring demand pick-ups for residents purposes during off-peak hours their bikes inside the bus “under who don't live near public transit and weekends. certain conditions” or at the driv- routes. BCT dispatches four Transit authorities can boost er's discretion. Only Grand River “community buses” to pick up their own business this way - a Transit in Kitchener, Ontario people in suburbs with popula- trip by bike doesn't necessarily allows bikes inside buses at all tions of less than 20,000, where mean one less public transit fare. times. demand doesn't justify regular “Bicycle and transit integration Other cities provide bike bus service. And these buses is viewed by many agencies lockers. Most require cyclists to include bike racks. One limit: as a reliable tool for marketing rent a specific locker. But several The rack design blocks the head- and promoting good community agencies, including the Central lights so bikes can only come on relations. Some agencies believe Florida Regional Transportation daylight hours. that bicycle services can help Authority, are experimenting The biggest objections to increase their base of regular with first-come, first served integration come not from pas- customers. Others believe that lockers at light rail stations. sengers but from employees bicycle services can build sup- The cities that started staffed who fear it's another burden for port from organizations that bikestations borrowed the idea drivers or more work for main- promote environmental issues from Europe and Japan, where it tenance staff. “Many agencies and alternatives to personal auto- already caught on. The facilities have overcome these concerns mobile use,” TRB stated. can include secure indoor park- through training, demonstra- TRB surveyed 56 transit ing, a repair shop, bike shop, tions and actual experience,” the agencies in the United States changing rooms, restrooms, study notes. When they find the and Canada, including the Utah transit information, bike rentals, programs work, employees and Transit Authority (UTA) in etc. Bikestation Long Beach in unions tend to drop their objec- Salt Lake City, which it credits California operates in a transit tions. Still, authorities are troubled UTA Averages 60,000 bus routes. Not all UTA buses by abandoned bicycles, vandal- Bike/Bus-Trax Trips will be able to carry the larger ized lockers, bus washers dam- Per Month racks but when it buys buses in aged by bike racks, interference future, UTA will “specify three with windshield wipers and the position bike racks as often as need to remove the bike rack to UTA averaged more than possible,” Miron wrote us. 60,000 bikes-on-bus and TRAX tow a broken bus. But unlike in Colorado, UTA But the study warns that per month last year, rang- does not offer summer bus ing from a low of 25,000 in transit agencies need more data service to ski resorts (except on how many cyclists use the January to a high of 95,000 for two ‘workers’ buses in the in September (though it programs, who, why, when morning and late afternoon). and how to improve or expand doesn’t break down figures Additionally, UTA plans to separately by bus and train). efforts. Those that have collected install 60 bike lockers this sum- some data report that use of Usage depends largely on the mer at several TRAX stations. weather and gas prices, accord- bike-on-transit and bike parking It hasn’t set rental fees or times grew over time. And, of course, ing to UTA’s Shaina Miron. yet (probably asking monthly “Bike counts increase when the usage increased when agencies or seasonal rentals). It plans to drop permit requirements to take weather is dry and warm and select locations based on exist- when fuel prices spike. 2005 bikes on transit or increase the ing bike rack use, and input number of buses with bike racks. saw more bikes carried in any from the cycling community year since 2001,” she informed Use increases when agencies and Salt Lake City. install racks on all buses or drop Cycling Utah. Any vanpool that requests a All UTA buses include peak hour restrictions. But few bike rack can get one and so far agencies set performance mea- racks. But Miron acknowledged five UTA Rideshare vanpools that in some cases, the two-bike sures to judge their bike services. have. Anyone who wants to put One unanswered question carriers don’t meet demand. a bike on a van or join a van- So UTA has ordered 31 buses that needs further study: Do pool can contact Scott Miklos increased fares or fees generated this year with three-bike racks at (801) 287-2065. for the most popular bike-on- by bicyclists outweigh the costs -Charles Pekow of accommodations for them?