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This May, the League encour- communities it has helped us build, in no way an infringement upon the rights ages everyone to get on a bike, go and with #BikesUnite we will show of others and that the material may be that bikes unite us even while we’re Assistant Editor: Lisa Hazel In most years, Cycling West for a ride, and share the joy online published without additional approval. celebrates National Bike Month by together. apart, so that we may get through the Assistant Editor: Steven Sheffield most difficult situations. Permission is required to reprint any of publishing an extensive calendar of For the 31 days in May, events like bike to work day, scavan- #BikesUnite us. Whether you’re rid- In addition to being National the contents of this publication. David R. Ward, Founder ger hunts, alley cats, and the Ride of ing for fun, fitness or with family, or Bike Month and the start of the National Bike Challenge, May is [email protected] Silence. 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It Here’s how to take part in You don’t have to put on Lycra at your favorite bike shop makes us healthier and it makes us National Bike Month this year: or bike up a mountain to get these in 8 Western states! happier, two things that are always •Go for a ride - solo! Take a photo effects. Short and regular physical Distribution: McKibben Lindquist, good for us and that are even more and share it on social media and activity will go a long way to a Reliable Distribution, and others important in 2020. That’s why the show the world that #BikesUnite cumulative effect on your health. (To add your business to our free distri- League of American Bicyclists is so •Take a picture of yourself and your This May, we’re not only encourag- very excited to celebrate National bike ing people to bike because it is fun, bution list, give us a call) Cover Photo: Spring is perfect for flower blooms. 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SPEAKING OF SPOKES CYCLING EVENTS No Cars, Better Cycling Huntsman Ride Goes Virtual! bike on the roadways, there was a ommended 6 feet or more. How’s VIRTUAL Huntsman ers are finding new and innovative By David Ward noticeable difference: No cars. Or at that for doing what is best during SportsFest: Virtual means wher- ways to continue research efforts least nearly no cars. this pandemic? ever you are, whatever you want to that save lives. I thank the stars for Covid-19. Leaving my home in Emigration Consistent with the guidelines, I do, and raising funds for cancer We invite you to think big! With people staying home and with Canyon, cars were no longer speed- either rode alone or just with Nick. research. “Virtual” can mean anything: any We hope that you and your fami- distance, any location, and any little commuting for work, errands or ing around me to get somewhere And we kept our distance from oth- otherwise, the roadways have been lies are staying safe and healthy activity that is safe and fun for you/ important. On Wasatch Boulevard, I ers. Of course, at our age, others are amid the current COVID-19 pan- your family. Maybe a 10K trail run nearly abandoned. Conditions could rarely had a vehicle zipping past me. usually passing us, with distances demic. We are excited to let you becomes a pickleball contest with hardly be better for a confirmed The streets of Salt Lake County had between us and them closing and know that the Huntsman SportsFest your family. Maybe the 140-miles roadie like me. never been so cyclist friendly. It was opening quickly, especially when Run and Ride is moving to a vir- you were planning to ride with I am jesting, of course. I recog- like riding on a quiet Sunday morn- we are headed uphill. Also, I have tual event for 2020, and we are friends, turns into a solo ride that nize the seriousness of the Covid-19 ing every time I went out to spin the always been careful to do my nose- asking you to join us. We have you video document at stops along virus, the many thousands of deaths pedals. blowing and expectorating from the reimagined the event so that it is the way for friends and family to it has caused and the toll it has taken I was riding with my brother, back of the group, but have been accessible to everyone, from any- see on social media. in so many other ways. And while Nick, in the middle of a usually busy extra careful these days. I have not where. Although we can’t come To register, go to www.hunts- thankfully it appears its spread is together physically on June 20, we mansportsfestival.com weekday last week. We had ridden worn a mask while riding, which I being slowly curbed and contained, can make a difference through an We are sure you have questions through a quiet University of Utah have seen a few others do, but then it has not finished its run and its exciting virtual fundraising experi- about this change. Please check campus, down a nearly car-less 11th that has never been recommended. ultimate cost in lives, health and ence dedicated to raising funds for out our FAQ page for answers to Avenue, around Memory Grove and As government began to take economic difficulty and ruin is yet cancer research. the many questions you may have. the State Capital, and then back up steps to shut-down society to fight to be completely felt and determined. Registration for the Virtual As always, you can contact us at 2nd Avenue. While pedaling up 2nd the virus, I began to worry about the Huntsman SportsFest has been [email protected] For myself, I was in the middle Avenue, Nick, who hadn’t ridden longer term economic impact the decreased to $25, and kids in for additional information of an excellent ski season, spend- this road much, commented on what shut-down would have. And I never the Virtual Huntsman Run are Whether you choose to ride, run, ing many days on the slopes with only $12. Registration is open walk, hold a family bingo tourna- friends and family, and a weekly a nice street it was to bike on. While realized the shut-down would go as agreeing, I reminded him that on a far as it did. I fear the damage to the now. Participants will receive a per- ment, or another activity, by com- ski day trying to keep up with my 4 sonal fundraising page, incentives mitting to join us on June 20, you normal day there would be quite a economy is going to be extensive year old granddaughter. Thankfully, for fundraising, an event t-shirt, are making a difference. We hope to we had just finished a ski vacation lot of traffic on this road. and more long-lasting than the virus and the knowledge that you are “see” you on June 20. One hundred for which I had gathered my chil- I guess one of the silver linings itself. But I am encouraged at how raising funds that accelerate can- percent of all donated dollars will dren and grandchildren from several of the pandemic shut-down is that steps are being taken to re-open cer research at Huntsman Cancer fund cancer research at HCI. Our states, when Covid-19 changed all exercise is not only not proscribed, the economy and reboot businesses. Institute (HCI). Your support is mission to eradicate cancer from that, causing the sudden closure of but it is recognized as a good way Already, we are starting to slowly needed now more than ever. Even the face of the earth continues and all ski resorts. to maintain our physical well-being move back to a more normal life- amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the we are grateful for your support. When the ski season ends, my as well as our emotional and mental style. work at HCI goes forward. Our Thank you, patients and caregivers continue Jen Murano heart and legs turn to cycling. It was well-being. And cycling is one of the And that is good. It is what we best exercises as cyclists normally hope and pray for. But I will miss the the fight against cancer on the front Director of Events no different this year, except the lines. Each day we help hundreds of Susan Sheehan group in numbers less than 10, and quiet streets and the sparse traffic. I turning happened around the middle patients whose course of treatment President and COO of March rather than the middle of naturally social distance, or more will miss having every ride be like a cannot be delayed. HCI’s research- Huntsman Cancer Foundation May. But as I ventured out with my accurately physical distance, the rec- quiet Sunday morning ride. Late Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 5 6 CYCLINGWEST.COM Late Spring 2020

ROAD RIDING Five Great Intermountain Century Rides are part of the fun of unsupported bicycle touring at your own pace. Mileage estimates are approximate and may vary depending on your tracking system and whims of the ride. Be sure to tell someone your plans and allow them to track your location using a smartphone or other device. Solo or unsupported distance cycling often presents potentially dangerous situations related to ter- rain, weather, equipment, traffic, navigation and mental awareness. Even experienced cyclists must plan carefully and use wise judgment to successfully mitigate inherent risks A scene from the Nevada ride. Photo by David Collins Rim view of Snow Canyon from the Arizona ride. Photo by David Collins of the sport or terminate a ride before it turns injurious or deadly. interesting diversions. Although If you are new to the sport, or have California condors, Mexican spot- By David Collins these rides include stunning scenery, Arizona ted owls, mountain lions, mule deer, never ridden a bicycle 100 miles in Mountains to Desert; they often feature hidden gems and a single day, learn the ropes with a fox, coyotes, badgers, porcupines, Ride 100 Miles or More forgotten highways and byways – a seasoned buddy or local riding club Utah and Arizona (with snakes, jackrabbits, raccoons, liz- in One Day - Entry cyclist’s dream – filled with unfor- before giving one of these routes a dash of Nevada at the ards, desert tortoise. Best Post-Ride Eats: Check into gettable imagery, points of historical a go. Points in Utah. Rides end) CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, clean interest and quirky pit-stops. Make sure to check maps, plan Route: Enterprise, UT; Veyo, up and pay a visit to Katherine’s of Include Some Miles in Extended shoulder seasons are your route and check local road con- UT; St. George, UT; Snow Canyon CasaBlanca (will reopen May 15, Border State(s). usually the best time of year to ride ditions before you go. As with any State Park, UT; Ivins ,UT, Shivwits, 2020). USDA Dry Aged Prime beef most of these routes, but depending ride, be aware of your surroundings UT; Littlefield, AZ, Mesquite, NV. from Stockyards in Chicago awaits, (This article is the third part of on your skills and equipment, you and of roadway traffic. Begin in Enterprise, south on 18 along with Florida stone crab flown a series, to see the first two, check might be able to ride nearly year- Time to fill water bottles, stuff through Veyo to St. George, west in from the keys (when in season). out the 2019 March and July issues.) round. Be weather aware, riding con- gear bags, click in and start pedaling on W. Snow Canyon Parkway and Get things started with fresh Oysters Utah and her neighbor states are ditions can swiftly change. Utah’s great border century rides. north on Snow Canyon Drive to Rockefeller. For the steak, get the blessed with iconic geography and Excursions and explorations its terminus (through Snow Canyon strip. Wrap things up with Bananas State Park). Return the same way out Foster and a long night’s sleep in of the park and ride through Ivins your nicely chilled room, a luxury and turn West on W. Highway 91, after so many miles in the sun. South on Old Highway 91 through Still Have Legs, Lungs and Littlefield AZ to Mesquite NV. Sunlight? Just past Shivwits, turn Terrain: Mountain passes, rural north on Gunlock Road and ride to farmlands, remote Native American Veyo and back (29 miles). A fabu- lands, long steady climbs and lous ride through sometimes lush descents, small towns and villages. farmland, past Gunlock reservoir What to See: Just south of and a lovely climb from the river Enterprise you’ll see signs for the bottoms up to another rural shelf and Mountain Meadows Massacre into Veyo. Be sure to stop by Veyo memorial site, be sure to take a Pies again (surely you dropped in few minutes to walk the short path the first time through Veyo) and eat up to the overlook and read about some of their world famous pie, I the 1857 tragedy; the rim of Snow recommend the strawberry rhubarb. Canyon, turn west at the road sign Pie and barbeque in a tiny roadside and take the short gravel road to joint? The proprietors must have a the overlook; a stunning detour spot or two of cycling in their souls. through Snow Canyon (including Note: This ride begins in moder- a memorable 1,000 ft. four mile ate mountain terrain and finishes climb); a show stopping curtain of in the desertscapes of northeastern red mountains, best viewed in the Arizona, with and a handful of miles Shivwits Paiute Indian Reservation in Nevada. Pay careful attention to by turning around often during the weather forecasts and be proper- long climb toward Arizona border; ly armed with sufficient hydration miles of Joshua trees and desert and nutrition. Also, be aware of sagebrush throughout much of the flashfloods – water levels on local long descent into Littlefield, Beaver roadways can sometimes rise to dan- Dam Mountains; dry wash beds of gerous levels in minutes of even various creeks and rivers; Virgin seconds. River bottoms. Selfies and Photo Ops: Mountain Nevada Meadows Massacre overlook; Snow Canyon from the rim and through Go West! Utah and the valley; Veyo Pies storefront; his- Nevada toric pioneer buildings and museum Route: Snowville, UT to in Santa Clara (a brief detour you may want to explore if you are into regional history); Bulldog Pass sign; long road pointed northward toward the wall of red mountains in the Shivwits Paiute Indian Reservation; Scenic Joshua Tree Byway sign with miles of Joshua trees in the back- ground; Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area; Virgin River bottoms overlook just outside of Mesquite. Wildlife: Birds of prey, Late Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 7

into a back-to-backer by returning to try; Rangely Auto Museum (seasonal border though, it’s hard to beat the Snowville the next day? hours); Chevron oil country includ- T-Bone Steak Ranchero at El Agave ing a few outbuildings littered across Mexican Restaurant. Ask them to Colorado the empty valley between Dinosaur add a few jumbo prawns to go with Dinosaur Drive; Utah and Rangely, active oil pumps, drill- your hot tortillas, rice and beans that ing and wells; Rocky Mountain come with the steak and wash it all and Colorado Cannabis store in Dinosaur (if that’s down with a cold drink from their Route: Roosevelt UT; Vernal your thing). full-service bar. UT; Jensen UT; Dinosaur, CO; Selfies and Photo Ops: Still have Legs, Lungs and Rangely, CO. (with a detour through Welcome to Roosevelt – Energy Sunlight? Turn north on Highway Dinosaur National Monument UT). Hub of Utah sign on the east side 191 in Vernal to Steinaker State Park From Roosevelt, east on Highway of town; Musket Shot Springs where you can cool off in pristine 191 to Vernal, east on Highway 40 to overlook (between Jensen and the blue waters and enjoy more sand- Jensen, north on S 9500 E to Quarry Colorado border); Split Mountain stone and desert landscapes. (about Entrance Road which takes you into and ancient Native American petro- 15 miles there and back). Dinosaur National Monument (UT), glyphs and pictographs in Dinosaur Notes: The Welcome to Rangely take the seven-mile road in the park National Monument; the giant dino- sign brags: Way Outside of Ordinary. and return the way you came - back saur in the front yard of the town It’s true, it doesn’t take long to to Jensen. Continue east on Highway hall in Dinosaur; Rocky Mountain realize the ride continually evolves 40 to Dinosaur, CO, then south on Cannabis sign in Dinosaur; several into a uniquely rugged and remote Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric out buildings and abandoned struc- region after you leave Jensen. Bring Highway to Rangely CO. 101 miles. tures throughout (think ghost town), extra hydration, sun protection and Terrain: Low-grade risers and Rangely School District bald eagle mechanical equipment. Also, con- intermittent flats with arroyo undula- mural on the north side of the build- sider scheduling your ride to over- A scene from the Nevada ride. Photo by David Collins tions sprinkled throughout. ing; and Rio Blanco river crossings. lap the annual multi-day Northern Montello, NV (one way). From Frosted Flakes, cold milk and a What to see: Rivers (Uintah, Wildlife: Bald eagles and other Ute 4th of July Pow Wow activities Snowville, take N 18575 N (a gravel loaf of white bread and mustard so Green, Yampa, Rio Blanco); distant birds of prey, buzzards, ducks, geese, (east of Roosevelt at Fort Duchesne) frontage road) west for a couple you can wrap a few sticks of jerky mountains (Uintas, Blue Mountain); pelicans, elk, deer, fox, coyotes, tro- where you’ll find folks from more of miles until it joins the paved dabbed with mustard to go with Dinosaur National Monument north phy fish, black bears, mountain lions, than 15 states and Canada celebrat- Highway 30. Ride west on Highway Tony the Tiger’s treat. Or, tough out of Jensen. The seven-mile ride in the badgers, porcupines, snakes, jack- ing Native American cultures with 30 until you reach Montello. 106 50 more miles to Wendover, Nevada park is worth the effort and nomi- rabbits, raccoons, mountain goats, dance, music, food and contests. miles where you’ll find all the casino food nal entry fee and includes stunning pica and other little grounders. Terrain: Periodic patchwork of you can handle. If you do this ride in views of dramatic cliffs, the Green Best Post-Ride Eats: For such sage brush, grassland and cultivated reverse and land in Snowville, there River and easily accessible ancient a small village, Rangely offers a farmland, rivers, creeks, expansive is a much better choice for dinner. Native American petroglyphs and surprising selection of eating valleys lined by plateaus, risers, and Step into the Ranch House Diner, Continued on page 8 pictographs; big western sky coun- options. After a long ride over the alpine mountains. find your way back to a booth by the What to See: Long stretches of antique saddles, next to the fireplace road through valleys you’ll want to and underneath the trophy elk head return to with a cinematographer with a unique starboard antler. Then to try and capture the essence of dive into The Trail Boss (a 16 oz the place; open cattle ranges; alpine rib eye - “hand cut, marinated and peaks on the horizon; northwest fin- never frozen”). For a smaller serving ger of the Great Salt Lake (including try their Rattle Steak Sandwich and salt flats and watershed boundaries); fixins - a tasty supper. skyline view of Antelope Island from Still have Legs, Lungs and the rarely seen or photographed west Sunlight? Fuel up and turn your side; Pilot Peak (often snowcapped wheels towards Wendover, about 50 through much of the summer). miles down the road on the Utah Selfies and Photo Ops: Next border. After a nosh at one of the Services 102 miles sign; black metal fern bars, check into a small-town silhouette of wolf howling on top casino, store your bike, take a hot of mountain butte; 27 Ranch gate; shower and try your luck at the rou- Coldwater Ranch gate; Welcome to lette wheel. Park Valley and nearby Park Valley Notes: Cemetery gate; Montello Rd. sign This is a remote ride and cellular (a faded little wooden sign about a service is weak or nonexistent dur- mile or two before town; Leenaz She ing the last 20-30 miles until you Cave and bottle garden; several road- reach Montello. In addition to your to-infinity backdrops along the way; normal tools and supplies, be sure old west façade whitewashed build- to plan ahead by taking sufficient ing with distinctive MONTELLO food and hydration since there are no NV letters above the door. refueling stops along the way. Wildlife: Antelope, rabbits, Also, believe it or not, Montello coons, deer and elk, snakes and has accommodations. The Pilot lizards, birds of prey, waterfowl, and Motel features about a dozen clean buzzards. rooms with AC and Free TV. Rooms Best Post-Ride Eats: Montello can be booked through Montello is charming but tiny and the kitchen Gas and Grocery. Call ahead though, in the bar never seems to be open, you can’t check in past 7:00 PM on but there is one reliable food option: weekdays or 5:00 PM on weekends the Montello Gas and Grocery, serv- (hours may change based on whims ing soda pop, hot coffee, cold beer of the proprietor). Why not stay and snacks. Get some beef jerky, overnight and turn your century ride 8 CYCLINGWEST.COM Late Spring 2020

Intermountain Centuries - dishes with fresh ingredients and an style red sandstone church built in Continued from page 7 impressive wine collection (go fig- the late 19th century by early set- ure, there’s a terrific Indian restau- tlers; national historic trails (Oregon Idaho rant in Logan, Utah built into a gas Trail and California Trail); site of Plymouth to Pocatello; station too – maybe it’s an idea that’s Pegleg Smith’s Trading Post; old Utah and Idaho catching on?). Start with the char- McCauley’s Road, a section of cur- cuterie board of meats and cheeses Route: Plymouth UT; Malad rent Highway 30. and move right into a well-prepared City, ID; through southern Arbon Selfies and Photo Ops: Scenic pan-seared striped sea bass plate Valley, ID; Pocatello ID. Begin in miles along the western and southern with tasty sundried tomato and spin- Plymouth, west on 20800 North shorelines of Bear Lake; Welcome ach risotto and roasted portabellas Road, pass under Interstate 15, to Cokeville sign on the southern and a pimento green olive tapenade immediate north on Frontage Road, end of town; the vast Cokeville that would make a phone book taste over the UT/ID state line, north on S. National Wildlife Refuge; Pine good. Hard to believe such a food Old Highway 191 which turns into S. Creek Ski Resort sign; entrances and stop would be cyclist friendly – but Main Street in Malad City. West on exits of two remote mountain passes; they are indeed. Idaho Highway 37/38 (which turns Oregon and California Auto Tour Still Have Legs, Lungs and into W 2000 S). After riding over Route signs; Paris Tabernacle, Butch Sunlight? Head north out of town the mountain pass and descending Cassidy Museum in Montpelier; on Highway 91 through Chubbuck into the next valley, turn north on N wetlands and ponds; Welcome to and into Fort Hall, a township in the Arbon Valley Road which becomes Paris sign. The vast Cokeville National Wildlife refuge from the Wyoming ride. Photo Native American reservation of the Buist Road and then Arbon Valley Wildlife: Elk, deer, birds of by David Collins Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Be sure Highway. Turn east on Mink Creek prey (eagles, owls, hawks, Northern to get one of the savory bison burg- Road and ride through the mountain What to See: Rural farmlands; polloi. Stretches of winding roads Harriers), Black Terns, Yellow- ers at the gas station by the casino pass and into southern Pocatello – sagebrush foothills; mountain pass- through camping country (and ATV, headed Blackbirds, White-faced Ibis, (24 miles there and back). finally, north on Bannock Highway es sometimes loaded with curious snowmobiling and hunting and fish- Black-necked Stilts, buzzards, fox, Note: This ride could be titled into Pocatello. Sound complicated? wildlife, historic pioneer landmarks ing country); historic section of old coyotes, beaver, trophy fish, black “Cowboy’s and Indian’s” since the It’s really not. Take a look at a map and townships, open rangelands, Pocatello and Idaho State University. bears, badgers, jackrabbits, raccoons route passes through pioneer and and you’ll see it’s an easier route memorable Arbon Valley (from their Selfies and Photo Ops: Welcome and other little grounders. Native American points of interest. than it may seem from this descrip- town website: “The Best Place on to Plymouth sign (with historic July Best Post-Ride Eats: Cody’s Look for historic landmark signs tion. 103 miles. Earth”), you might be as surprised 4th rodeo copy); faded Rope Trailers Gastro Garage in Garden City. A along the way. Terrain: Extended flats and long, as I was to roll through such a pic- horse trailers mural on defunct build- converted mechanic’s garage (com- low grade climbs through two moun- turesque valley that doesn’t seem to ing façade in downtown Malad City; plete with a couple of hot rods tain passes. have been discovered yet by the hoi road to infinity looking back into Wyoming on lifts inside the restaurant). Open Malad City from the rising climb The Big Bear Lake Loop; year round and a great place to tuck out of town on the west side of the Utah and Wyoming into two or three pounds of wings. valley; too many spots to mention Be sure to get the raspberry chipo- in Arbon Valley but don’t miss the (with a healthy clip of tle sauce for the wings – the area ghost town like outbuilding that’s miles in Idaho) is famous for mountain raspberry barely standing in a drunken lean Route: Garden City, UT; farms. BTW: the barbeque chicken (on the east side of the road before Cokeville, WY; Montpelier, ID; quesadillas are the best I know of in the Mink Creek turn – can’t miss it); Paris, ID; Fish Haven, ID; Garden Utah. You can’t believe the flavoring original art deco-ish Chief Theatre City, UT (one-way loop). Begin in dance steps and innovative tortilla sign from 1938 in old Pocatello; the Garden City, south on Highway 30, treatments they perform on the clas- Idaho State University Greek pillars north on WY Highway 89, north sic dish. on Red Hill (a Pocatello landmark on WY Highway 30 to Montpelier Still Have Legs, Lungs and and I.S.U. icon). ID. Take south Highway 89 in Sunlight? It’s a bit of a stretch (and Wildlife: Birds of prey, elk, deer, Montpelier all the way back to may require another day of riding) fox, coyotes, mountain lions, bad- Garden City, UT. 112 Miles but it’s worth noting - you can turn gers, porcupines, snakes, jackrabbits, Terrain: Rural flats, two medium north at the northern apex of the raccoons, mink, beavers and ranch mountain passes, lakeside shorelines loop and be in Jackson Hole, WY in dogs (well, they aren’t really wild and historic settlements and villages. another 100 miles or so. Also, this but they seem to run extra free on What to See: Distant vistas ride is called the Big Bear Lake parts of this route and are often keen and repeating mountain ranges Loop; if you prefer a 50ish mile ride to enthusiastically chase cyclists in layered on the horizon; rural farm instead, hug the lake’s shoreline all anger – so be sure to brush up on towns; ranchlands; barns and out the way around for the Little Bear your stray dog technique before you buildings; Bear Lake, a turquoise Lake Loop. go). blue marble plopped down in the Note: Some roads are closed dur- Best Post-Ride Eats: A gas sta- middle of a memorable valley, sur- ing winter months and cell coverage tion? Although Pocatello is a city of rounded by alpine mountains; may be spotty throughout the ride. more than 50,000 people, with all Cokeville National Wildlife Refuge; the food options you might expect, The Bank of Montpelier, the last David Collins is a cycling en- Cafe Tuscano is located in a gas sta- standing bank verified to have been thusiast and amateur randon- tion and is “pumping out” wonderful robbed by Butch Cassidy; Paris neur. Follow him on Instagram post ride bistro fare. Amazing Italian Tabernacle, a Romanesque Revival @rockypumpkin Late Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 9

MECHANIC’S CORNER Study: Do eBikers But conventional bikers were Drink Less? twice as likely to have used alco- hol. It certainly appeared to be Building the Home Workbench a problem, since 40 percent of that you already have. A study in Holland found no dif- the former group had been drink- Keep your spare parts organized. ferences in the severity of injuries ing. See Bicycle-related Injuries The first step is to round up all your of conventional and electronic bike in the Emergency Department: a spare tubes, deflate and roll them, users when taken to two trauma Comparison between E-bikes and bind them with a rubber band. I centers. As you might expect, ebik- and Conventional Bicycles: a still have 26” tubes kicking around; ers tended to be older (average Prospective Observational Study I know this because they’re all orga- age about 67) than conventional nized. Do the same with tires. Get a at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ bike riders (about 45). The study bin or box for them. Clunky, big and pubmed/32306122. awkward, tires have no place on a looked only at users aged 16 and workbench. Better stash them under- up, including 78 electronic and 91 -Charles Pekow neath. Chains, brake pads, cables, conventional bicyclists. and such, go well on the wall or in a drawer. Ebikes on Federal Interior Department last August As you organize, look at your Land? directed its agencies to accommo- bike and make note of replacement date ebikes. The proposed regula- parts you may need. This will vary tions would apply to Class 1, 2 and Federal land agencies are taking widely between a home mechanic’s 3 ebikes that assist human power. public comment on implementing skillset and their bike. Getting ahead Comment periods last till early a directive to allow ebikes on fed- of required parts before the season June 2020. See https://www.gov- Keeping a clean workbench isn’t just about presentation, it really helps you really kicks off will save countless eral land. Under proposed rules info.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020- to make sure everything made it back on your bike! Photo by Eric Ramirez rides. So, go buy a spare tire and a issued by the Fish and Wildlife 04-07/xml/FR-2020-04-07. Service (FWS), National Park xml#seqnum19418 (FWS); https:// the tools on your workbench; and chain; maybe add some grips or bar- Service (NPS) and Bureau of Land www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ By Eric Ramirez 2. You have the spare parts you tape. If you’re a little more confident Management (BLM) in April, low- FR-2020-04-08/html/2020-07163. need to make those tools useful. in your skills, add brake pads, cables, and housing. powered ebikes would get treated htm (NPS); and https://www.govin- If you’re like I am, you might Don’t worry about trying to rep- as regular bicycles and allowed to fo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-10/ literally be going crazy if you are licate your local shop’s repair area. The Pay-off travel on paths where motor vehi- html/2020-07099.htm (BLM). subject to the self-isolation provi- Not everyone is going to have a liter Have you ever attempted back- cles generally are prohibited. The -Charles Pekow sions to reduce the spread of the of Shimano Mineral Oil on the shelf to-back rides, only to be thwarted by COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Some or an assortment of every possible a torn sidewall and a 3 hour wait for have the spare parts you need, so that 5. Brake pads (disc or otherwise) people are riding their bikes; either disc brake pad and chain on the a tire change at the shop? Or an eve- you can stock your home workshop 6. Bar-tape or Grips inside or solo outside. Others are not. market. It’s your home workshop, so ning ride Friday night with smoked as well. 7. Back-up pedals (plastic platforms Regardless, for me, part of the whole keep it simple. Make sure you have brake pads and an early Saturday $10) experience is spending time with the most important spare parts on ride? If you had a spare tire and extra the machine that brings us so much hand to keep your bike on the road Essential Parts to Have on Hand brake pads on hand, a stop at the Eric has about 20 years expe- joy. I enjoy working with my hands; (or trail). 1. Tire(s) house and you’re riding anew. thus, working on bikes is nearly as 2. Chain rience working on bikes, start- Having the spare parts you need therapeutic as riding them. Organization - What Do You 3. 2 spare master-links ing in Park City. Today he’s a at home is perfectly prudent, and Need? 4. Tire sealant head technician at a shop. for me as a mechanic, it’s requi- It Is Not Only About the Tools Don’t rush off to your local bike site. However, it’s even more critical Sometimes, I’ll go out to the shop and buy all the tires that fit your when getting ready to hit the road for garage and just pull something off bike. Most of the time you’ll replace a bike trip. Being stocked at home the bike. Handle it. Clean it. Get one or two tires a season. It will be makes packing for a trip way easier really familiar with it. The more helpful for you to have a spare chain and immeasurably quicker. time you spend with your bike, the and master-links, a couple of tubes, With social-distancing protocols more you realize it will eventually tire sealant, and maybe some cables and limited access to businesses— need replacement parts. Spare parts and housing for your derailleur or bike shops are considered essential are just as important as tools; some- dropper post. services here in Utah, but that’s times even more so. Another thing to keep in mind: not true nationwide—our whole Tools are essentially just paper- some of this stuff does not necessar- approach to riding and getting our weights if the repair actually calls for ily need to be new. bikes working really does call for replacement. For example, worn cas- To save a ride, you often just us to have more of a grasp on how settes generally cannot be repaired. need a part that isn’t completely our bikes actually work, and how Building a home workshop worn out. Grips or pedals, for exam- to address the most common prob- assumes two things: ple. Or tires. In an effort to reduce lems. Knowing that you can replace 1. You actually know how to use waste, see if you can use something your tire, your chain, or that rancid smelling bar-tape without needing to leave your garage could really be helpful. Don’t forget to support your local bike shop. They’ll be there for you when you really screw something up – or really want to avoid screw- ing something up. 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NUTRITION The Cyclist’s Grocery List vegetables. Look for unsweetened • Don’t overbuy. Check your fridge, antioxidant lycopene to a variety of canned and jarred fruits, or types freezer, and pantry for items already dishes. Use whole or crushed toma- packed in their own juice or water. on hand. toes for sauces and soups. Choose Choose dried fruits without added • Make a shopping list. Put it on diced tomatoes for bruschetta, salsa, sugars. paper or use a meal-planning app or guacamole. on your smartphone that generates a 8. Stocks and broths (unsalted or Grain-Based Foods shopping list based on your chosen low sodium). Stocks and broths add • Choose mostly whole-grain ver- recipes and other items you add. flavor to soups, stir-fries, sauces, sions of foods like bread, cereal, Many supermarkets offer apps that stuffings, rice, pasta, and more. rice, and pasta. Examples are 100% let you make lists and clip electronic 9. Mustard. Mustard, such as Dijon whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, shred- coupons. or spicy brown mustard, adds cream- ded wheat, brown rice, and whole- • Be efficient at the store. Organize iness and zesty flavor to salad dress- wheat spaghetti. your list according to your store’s ings, sauces, marinades, and dips. • Enjoy “ancient grains” like quinoa, layout to avoid backtracking. Stick It’s also great in chicken, beef, pork, amaranth, and millet. These exam- with the items on your list to avoid and seafood dishes. ples are whole grains, too. costly “impulse” purchases. Shop at 10. Cooking oils. Keep a variety • Tip: Save time with quick-cook less busy times, usually early in the of oils for different purposes. For grains like quinoa or rice morning or later in the evening. instance, use a fruity olive oil in • Shop smart online. Review your salad dressings and neutral-flavored Dairy (or not!) past orders (usually available under canola oil in baked goods. Drizzle • Select low-fat and fat-free ver- your account information) to jog toasted sesame oil onto stir-fried sions of milk, yogurt, and cheese. your memory for items you need. vegetables. Or better yet, the plant-based milk Stick to your list and resist the alternatives will eliminate choles- impulse to add unneeded items to Stocking a Healthy Pantry terol entirely. your online cart. Check out the list of suggested pan- • Compare added sugar on labels and When your pantry is well stocked, a try stables below and add your own choose those with lower amounts or nutritious and tasty meal or snack is favorites. Read labels to see if items the label “unsweetened.” just minutes away. Get suggestions • Almond, oat, cashew, soy, coconut, for what to stock and learn about 10 should be refrigerated after opening. etc. milk alternatives are all great popular pantry staples below. • Beans, peas, and lentils (dry or choices Change it up and try differ- reduced-sodium canned) At the supermarket, shop for healthful ingredients based on foods from the ent milks with your smoothies, cere- The Scoop on 10 Popular Pantry • Peanut butter, nut butters 5 food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat als, even baked goods! Staples • Pasta sauce (reduced sodium) or fat-free dairy foods. Photo by Breanne Nalder-Harward 1. Oats. Oats provide iron and B • Cans or pouches of seafood (such Protein Foods vitamins, and contain soluble fiber, as tuna, salmon, and sardines) from the 5 food groups: fruits, veg- • Choose lean meats — look for cuts which may help lower blood cho- • Canned fruit (water or packed in By Breanne Nalder-Harward, etables, whole grains, lean proteins, with “loin” or “round” in the name to lesterol. Oatmeal makes a satisfying 100% juice) MS, RDN and low-fat or fat-free dairy foods. minimize saturated fat. breakfast, but also enjoy oats in • Canned vegetables (reduced sodi- Use the tips below to maximize • Buy skinless poultry or remove the smoothies, cookies, pancakes, and um or no added salt) Let’s face it, the current status nutrition and trim saturated fat, sodi- skin before or after cooking. homemade granola and snack bars. • Canned soup (reduced sodium) of our world is forcing us to cook um, and added sugars in the aisles. • Choose fatty fish such salmon, 2. Whole-grain ready-to-eat cere- • Canned tomato products (such as at home every day. This is not a bad The main tip to start is shop in Atlantic or Pacific mackerel, tuna, als. Choose a cereal that lists a whole, diced, and crushed; reduced thing! Most of us normally have the color, and shop the perimeter of the and sardines for their heart-healthy whole grain as the first ingredient. sodium or no added salt) goal of eating out less and eating grocery store first so you fill your omega-3 fatty acids. Find them Compare the Nutrition Facts label on • Jars of roasted red peppers, arti- different brands to find options with choke hearts, and olives more healthily at home, so no better cart with fresh foods before hitting fresh, frozen, canned, or in pouches. Opt for “wild caught” brands. at least 3 grams of dietary fiber and • Dried fruit (without added sugar) time than now. As cyclists/athletes, the aisles and being tempted by pro- • Try plant proteins like nuts and the fewest grams of added sugars per • Whole-grain, hot, and ready-to-eat we actually have more time to train cessed foods. seeds, peanut butter, almond butter, serving. Enjoy whole-grain cereal cereals (such as oatmeal, shredded and therefore more opportunity to beans (kidney, black, pinto, garban- for a quick breakfast or snack or add wheat, and whole-wheat flakes) fuel our bodies properly. Fruits and Vegetables zo, and more), peas and lentils. to homemade trail mix. • Whole grains (such as brown rice, But do you know what to get at • Choose multiple colors of fresh • Buy economical bags of dry beans 3. Whole grains. Nutty-tasting barley, bulgur, farro, quinoa, buck- the store to keep your fridge and produce to get a variety of nutrients. to make from scratch. For conve- brown rice is a whole-grain food wheat, amaranth, millet, and sor- pantry stocked with the right good- • Tip: Produce is perishable, so nience, stock up on reduced-sodium that offers dietary fiber, protein, and ghum) ies? don’t buy more than you need for canned beans, or rinse regular beans B vitamins. Use it as a side dish and • Whole-grain pasta (such as spa- No matter how you shop — in the week. under cold water to reduce sodium. in salads, soups, and stuffing. Use ghetti, rigatoni, and shells) • Tip: When buying fresh produce, the store or online — the basics of • Experiment with soy proteins like other whole grains, such as quinoa, • Whole-grain crackers fruits and vegetables that are in sea- healthful eating remain the same. edamame (green soybeans), tofu millet, and amaranth, in most recipes • Popcorn (kernels or “light” micro- son tend to sell at lower prices. (soybean cake), and tempeh (fer- that call for rice. Use the tips below to maximize your wave) • Pick up time savers such as pre- mented soybean cake that may also 4. Whole-grain pasta. Look for purchases so that your cooking can washed lettuce and greens and precut contain grains). options made from whole wheat, trim fat, sodium, and added sugars Take the next step and make your fruits and vegetables. brown rice, quinoa, or other whole grocery list based on a meal plan while increasing flavor and nutrient • Stock up on frozen, canned, jarred, Oils and Spreads grains. Whole-grain pasta is usually specific to your needs and goals. For content. Here we go! and dried options. Choose plain fro- • For cooking and baking, choose higher in dietary fiber and protein help determining your macro- and At the supermarket, shop for zen vegetables and reduced-sodium a liquid vegetable oil like olive, than enriched pasta. Stock a variety micro- nutrient needs, contact me to healthful ingredients based on foods or no-added-salt versions of canned canola, corn, cottonseed safflower, of shapes to use as an entrée with schedule an appointment. soybean, or sunflower oil. Oils con- your favorite sauce, or as an ingre- tain less saturated fat than solid fats dient in soups, casseroles, and cold Breanne Nalder Harward, MS, like butter and lard. salads. RDN, earned a BS in Biology and • For spreads, buy soft tub, liquid, or 5. Beans and lentils. Dried and spray margarines for less saturated canned beans and lentils provide Sociology from Westminster fat than butter or stick margarine. dietary fiber, protein, and B vita- College and went on to receive Look for products with no trans fat mins. Stock a variety such as black, a Master of Science degree in by checking the Nutrition Facts label pinto, kidney, and white beans, and Nutrition and Sports Dietetics and in the ingredients for words like brown, green, and red lentils. Add from the University of Utah. She “partially hydrogenated.” them to salads, soups, chili, salsa, is licensed as a Registered Dieti- casseroles, and pasta. tian Nutritionist (RDN) and is the Strategic Shopping Tips 6. Tuna, salmon, and sardines (cans nutrition coach at PLAN7 Endur- • Staying organized is a key to sav- or pouches). Packed with protein ance Coaching and Utah Sports ing time and money when you gro- and heart-healthy omega-3 fats, use and Wellness. You can find cery shop. Try these tips: tuna, salmon, and sardines in salads, more info on her at plan7coach- • Create a “master” list of frequently sandwich fillings, and casseroles, or purchased items. 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RIDER PROFILE Meeting Up with Orange Seal Cyclist Hannah Finchamp hard workouts. It is amazing the is more competitive than it has ever Rides, Leadville, and even some amount of food that your body needs been before and I believe that that gravel races. in order to complete these physical alone will continue to garner the tasks, so I am often thinking ahead respect that we continue to strive for. Hannah Finchamp’s bike specs: to what demands I will be placing on I want to be viewed as a success- my body and giving it the energy it ful athlete and not only a ‘female’ Trek Supercaliber 29 (Size Small) needs to accomplish those missions. athlete. RockShox Sid Ultimate Fork AN: In the last ten years, I have AN: My final question: What is Sram Level Ultimate Brakes really seen bicycle companies mar- the best part of being a professional Sram XX1 Axs ETap Drivetrain keting more to women, and bike cyclist on the Orange Seal Team and Sram XX1 Quarq Powermeter shops having a larger selection of was there any particular races you’re Bontrager XXX Carbon Bar and products for women. As an athlete looking forward to? Seatpost with a strong social media precense, HF: The Orange Seal Off-Road Bontrager XXX Carbon Wheels in your opinion what are some recent Team has provided me with an Maxxis Aspen Tires 29 x 2.25 victories for women cyclists and incredible amount of opportunity Orange Seal Sealant what would you like to see changed and I am really excited that the team ESI Grips to bring about gender equity? not only share my same goals and Instagram: @hannah_finchamp HF: I am lucky enough to live aspirations in sport, but also carries in a time in sport where many other my same values in life. I am very Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D. is a women have pioneered a way in the proud to represent a company that full-time professor at Salt Lake Hannah Finchamp is a professional mountain bike racer with the Orange industry ahead of me. Women have puts so much focus on loving others. Community College, author of Seal Off-Road Team. Photo by Anthony Nocella II. taken leaps and bounds in the sport, This year, I will have the oppor- numerous books, trail runner, tri- AN: We are blessed to live right earning equal pay and prize money. tunity to represent the team at a athlete, competitive cyclist, and in By Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D. next to the amazingly beautiful nat- That said, there is always more wide variety of events including Pro his free time works at Hangar 15 ural Wasatch Mountains, with so work to be done. The women’s field XCT UCI events, World Cups, Epic Bicycles Millcreek. It was with great excitement and many canyons and trails. What are pleasure that I got to interview an a few of your favorite places to ride outstanding professional mountain and why? biker residing in Salt Lake City, HF: I absolutely love living in Utah. I started following Hannah Utah and I really believe that it is the Finchamp’s Instagram about four best place I could be to accomplish years ago when she was with Clif. my goals and dreams in the sport of The first week I moved to Salt Lake mountain biking. My favorite long City, about two years ago, I was ride during the summer is to start up riding up Millcreek Canyon and Millcreek Canyon, drop down into saw whom I thought was Hannah Canyons, ride back up Armstrong Finchamp pass me doing sprints. and Pinecone over the top of the As soon as I got home I sent Crest and finish down Pipeline back Hannah a message saying, “Did I into town. see you on Millcreek today?” She Of course, I also love going to replied, “Yes that was me.” Deer Valley and working on my I have to admit I was starstruck. technical skills by riding the lifts! Hannah rocks as a cyclist and is a AN: You are a certified ath- great person too, crushing it on her letic trainer with degrees from mountain bike with laughter, smiles, Lindenwood University. What are and intensity. Her Instagram shows the top training exercises you do her having a lot of fun and her beyond cycling? always smiling, but do not be fooled! HF: I have two bachelor degrees She is out to win and with her new from Lindenwood University. One Orange Seal team, nothing is holding is in Exercise Science and the other her back. is in Athletic Training (which is a I met up with Hannah at Hangar health care profession). I am a certi- 15 Bicycles to ask her a few ques- fied athletic trainer and I have a great tions. passion for balanced and pain-free exercise. Anthony Nocella: Hannah to start, Additionally, I have my own I got to ask how did you get involved coaching business (www.hannahfin- in mountain biking? Was it through a champ.com/coaching). My coaching high school team or local bike shop? philosophy is centered around evi- Hannah Finchamp: I started my dence-based practice and exercise career in sport at 9 years old in the physiology. I seek to use scientific sport of a triathlon. At a small run- knowledge to cater to the uniqueness ning race, I saw a booth advertising of human performance. for triathlon and was enamored by I complete a lot of very specific the idea of the challenge. I competed strength and plyometric training in in the sport of triathlon from 9-19 the gym in addition to spending years old and raced in draft legal ITU many hours on the bike. style races, non-drafting, and even Whether or not you are a competi- XTERRA Off-Road events. tive athlete, I highly recommend tak- At the age of 16 I won the ing time to do a little extra core work XTERRA amateur World Champion (to prevent back pain), completing title for all ages and shortly after was some weight bearing exercises (to recruited onto the CLIF Pro Team. A strengthen bones), and working on couple of years later, CLIF asked me hip and glute strength to protect your to make the transition to the sport of knees and back. mountain biking. AN: There are more and more As a part of ‘training’ for tri- conversations being had about our athlon while in high school, I had diet and cycling. A lot of athletes are competed in NICA events. I was moving to healthier and more plant- competing for my collegiate cycling based foods. How have you seen team as well, so I went ahead and your diet change over the years? took the leap. HF: Diet can be a tricky ques- I am now starting my 5th year as tion because it is very different for a professional mountain biker and each and every individual. There is am entering my first season repre- no one size fits all formula. For me, senting the Orange Seal Off-Road I have found that the best way to team. Along with Orange Seal, I optimize my performance through am also sponsored by Trek, Sram, diet is by thinking as food as the Maxxis, Osprey, Gu, and Voler. fuel that gets me through so many 12 CYCLINGWEST.COM Late Spring 2020

BIKEPACKING Bikepacking the Coconino Loop (while thinking about the beach) week of mixed single track, dirt road, slick rock, and pavement, we would circle the mountain bike meccas of Flagstaff and Sedona. At planning time, I did not know of the oncoming life changes that resulted in divorce and then a new relationship – one that I did not want to escape. I did not know how this turbulence would impact my mentality and on the ride. All of a sudden, close proximity to civilization – something I would usually avoid – was a surprising bonus. I could text or talk in the evenings from camp; yes I really just wrote that about a bike tour. My recurring desire for life hiatus turned inside out, and if I am to be com- pletely honest I was looking forward to the tour ending, really every day. Conversations with Geoff dur- ing the days touched on our careers, what went wrong with my marriage, Patrick (left) and Geoff - ready to ride, starting at the Broken Arrow memories of prior escape tours, and Trailhead in Sedona. The trailhead is shared by hikers, bikers, motorcycles, as always some route finding. The and ATVs. On the Coconino Loop. Photo by Patrick Walsh trip was fun, the riding was great, related bike injury; that is before this but my mixed feeling brought a By Patrick Walsh ride – the Coconino Loop, Arizona. I little tension. Geoff once impatiently decided to cut it 16 miles short due pushed me to get off a brief call The first section interweaved with ATV routes. We were a little apprehen- Remembering back to my first to sharp knee pain that fortunately when we had stopped to pick up beer sive about parking in the popular lot, but we happily returned to an intact bike tour around 15 years ago, I healed quickly afterward. I anticipat- at dusk, and I told him to go on to vehicle. Geoff, on the Coconino Loop. Photo by Patrick Walsh had relationship issues and wanted ed many bike tours in much the same the next campsite. I don’t think he to start the trip a month early… a way, yearning to escape work stress, even knew where the campsite was. Geoff put up with a more-distracted week early… a day early… and then escape relationship stress, escape… version of my usual distracted self. finally we were off. That ride took The fact is, we (almost) always I considered writing this article as us toward the Grand Canyon along choose great routes with goals of a semi-apology to Geoff. At least the Mogollon Rim on probably the reconnecting with an old friend, see- twice I overshot turns, Geoff patient- heaviest and most overloaded bike ing new places, and riding some fun ly waiting for me to realize it and I have ever ridden. It was before I roads and trails. But, I have almost return, once waiting nearly an hour. really learned the beauty of “less always planned each tour at least Nonetheless, he has already talked is more”. I did not make it to the partly to get away. Planning this about another tour, a longer tour. So Canyon due to an Achilles tendon tour a few months in advance I was I know our long friendship survived, strain, my first and only non-crash again longing for escape. With a and I took some lessons away that might help future tours. Perhaps like any relationship, reflecting on and communicating expectations can go a long way to making a good trip great. Conversations in the evenings were not the normal banter and rec- ollections from the day’s ride. Some time after dinner I was on the phone with my new partner Jacquie, talking about how we missed each other, all of the little things we enjoy, and our evolving life plans together. As a side note - at the last minute before Templeton Trail is one of my favorite sections from the trip, capturing the feel of slick rock riding through healthy Ocotillo stands. On the Coconino the ride started, I bookended the bike Loop. Photo by Patrick Walsh tour with a short beach getaway with her. On one memorable night, she the first 2 days. ty, especially about their thinking and I talked about walking on the Bikepacking always has some or goals. Were they trying to have beach, and it very much made we degree of uncertainty – where will want to escape our dry, cow pasture fun, cover certain distances and/ camp. I really did not know these you find water and food? Will the or elevation gain, see specific fea- Twin Buttes and Two Nuns rock formations. Slick rock riding near Sedona things when I planned nor even trails be rideable? Weather, equip- tures, embrace suffering and achieve is similar to Moab but the vegetation is more dense and lush. On the when I departed for the tour, but the ment, etc. Taking someone else’s enlightenment…? I added life turbu- Coconino Loop. Photo by Patrick Walsh tensions grew pretty quickly over route adds a little more uncertain- lence and a new relationship, and I CLASSIFIED AD:

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A map of the Coconino Bikepacking Loop. Map credit Google Maps the actual mountain bike highlights perfect. Flagstaff or Williams would lakes. High county between towns at the start and then near the fin- work fine. Cottonwood would work might have snow to melt in spring. ish of the ride. Not that the middle too, but you would start with a steep, is not good, but the trails in and uphill climb. Terrain – We rode a little bit of between Sedona and Flagstaff are everything. Almost every day had what we came for. Sedona’s some- Number of days – 5. It could be at least 1 big climb. The climb out times technical slickrock contrasts done in more or less. There are of Cottonwood was particulary long, with Flagstaff’s hardpack, rocks, some great more-technical rides in and we did it on a hot day. Sedona and roots. Within the first mile, any Flagstaff and Sedona if you spend an was wonderful with grippy slickrock stress and aggravation from life, extra night in each place. and a few small drops. The western work, travel, bike repair, etc. melted side of the loop was mostly nicely away. Sedona trails on this route Approximate mileage – Our ver- graded wide gravel roads with a were moderate but still provided sion worked out to 234 miles. Cass’s memorable descent into the Verde some challenges on loaded bikes. is 250. River Valley before a long climb We chose campsites in the Coconino toward Williams. Flagstaff area has Know before you go – Weather can National Forest, usually with expan- narrow single track through pine sive views in mind but not always a be really variable. Sedona can be Wide, nicely graded roads between Williams and Parks, AZ. We enjoyed forest as well as some graded gravel flat spot for a tent. Water is scarce very hot. Flagstaff can be snowing. the pine forest and occasional views of Williams Peak above Flagstaff. On They actually had heavy rain near roads. There are really no bad parts. the Coconino Loop. Photo by Patrick Walsh but manageable between some of Great ride with views the towns. One day we woke up to the start of our ride and a few inches of snow the week after. Watch the hot air balloons above. Another there Bikes – We both rode hardtail moun- were elk passing through camp. We weather, and you might plan the logistics just right. tain bikes with bikepacking gear but chatted with a construction worker with pretty different setups. Geoff who was backpacking for his bucket rode a Surly Krampus, and Patrick list while eating at an historic former Food and Water - The marked rode a Lynskey MT 29. Goeff had gas station. Portions of the ride were towns on the map all have food wider tires and an extra bag – more sublime, but my mind was back at and water – Sedona, Cottonwood, comfort and more weight. Both home or on the beach. We talked in Williams, and Flagstaff. There are reasonable choices, but the lighter the evenings about vulnerability and both groceries and restaurants in weight Lynskey was definitely easier commitment. I hoped that we would each. There are a few water cross- to lift over 2 or 3 locked gates we avoid implosion. We have, we are ings and lakes for additional water now engaged, and I am still working filtering; and we rode along a few (legally) had to cross. on convincing Jacquie that she might like to bikepack - or maybe set up a central camp and ride mountain loops to avoid carrying all that gear and water. Setting those expectations will be critical for success as with any tour. I had a lot going on, and I should have better warned Geoff. Maybe he already knew. He was cer- tainly forgiving, and I appreciate it. If You Go: The Ride - We rode a modified version of Cass Gilbert’s Coconino Loop. Walnut Canyon section was perhaps the most desolate of riding – not bikepacking.com/routes/bikepack- another person for a few hours. On the Coconino Loop. Photo by Patrick ing-coconino-loop/ Walsh The ride circumnavigates a large was surprised to find a strong desire technical trails, gravel roads, pave- portion of the Coconino National to the escape the tour. My companion ment, burgers and beer…always a Forest. Distributed camping is Geoff was great as always, excellent must for me on these rides. There easy, and there are not many peo- ride quality, mostly perfect weather, were a few places that the route ple around. We saw riders close to and scenery that covered red slick felt like it was intended for a race Flagstaff and Sedona, but more than rocks, alpine vistas, and extinct vol- with requisite per diem distance or 20 miles from those city centers felt canoes. Really the tour had it all, elevation in mind. We skipped one relatively desolate. save any real planning on my part. of those sections and rode another, Without careful route review, we had resulting in riding a loose, wander- Route Description - ~90% off pave- embarked on the Coconino Loop, ing motorcycle track. But really, the ment with grand vistas and moder- written up for bikepacking.com by route is great, easy to find food and ately technical single track riding. Cass Gilbert. Bikepacking.com is water, and close to civilization in Minimal pushing in a few spots. Lots a great resource with gear reviews, case you want to call or text. of meditative graded gravel roads. photos, route plans, everything you We elected to start from Sedona Friendly locals. Easy navigation. need to dream about riding and plan after ominous rainstorms muddied some adventure. The terrain held a the high country around Flagstaff. Start and finish – We chose Sedona’s little of everything from moderately This turned out to be perfect, putting Broken Arrow Trailhead, which was 14 CYCLINGWEST.COM Late Spring 2020 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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Bike Orem — Orem, UT, The Orem Bicycle bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, 435-632-8215, lukas@ Coalition exists to cultivate a more bicycle er conditions. 35 and 45 mile options., Dawn com, radcanyonbmx.com September 21-27, 2020 — National Bike to Work Andone, 775-728-8101, cathedralgorge_vc@ mooseknuckleralliance.org, mooseknuckler- friendly community in Orem so that more Week, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx alliance.org residents will be able and excited to ride in lcturbonet.com, beaverdamgravelgrinder. week to climb out of the motor vehicle and com racing at the Legacy Events center 151 Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, our community. We do this by encourag- onto your bike on your way to work., None , South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435- ing bicycle safety, accessibility, inclusivity, [email protected], bikeleague.org June 20, 2020 — Around the Rock Gravel Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May and infrastructure to the community and Ride, Jackson, WY, This is an annual ride of 649-6839, [email protected], moun- September 22, 2020 — World Car Free Day, UT, through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, taintrails.org its residents. Come join us! Currently we passage, leaving from Fitzgerald’s Bicycles [email protected], lrbmx.com, radcanyon- are meeting on the second Wednesday of Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, each year on the Solstice Weekend. We’ll bmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_Outdoor_ Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt each month, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Mad None , [email protected], world- head clockwise around The Rock (The Grand Schedule_2014.pdf Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the Dog Cycles. The address is 350 North Orem carfree.net Teton) on a 50/50 mix of gravel and pave- Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or Blvd, Orem, UT 84057, Randy Gibb, 801-222- September 22, 2020 — National Bike to Work ment. 154 miles, 6000 feet of climbing and Advocacy visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824-5339, 9577, [email protected], bikeorem. Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A TOTALLY doable for the average fit rider. [email protected], bonnev- weebly.com day to climb out of the motor vehicle and Whether you ride for speed or ride for the illeshorelinetrail.org Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy onto your bike on your way to work., None accomplishment it doesn’t matter. The beers Group. They work on education and other Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt Events, Swaps,Lectures , [email protected], bikeleague.org taste just as good after! This self-supported, bike related advocacy., Crys Lee, 385-831- Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 154-mile mixed-terrain cycling adventure 1515, [email protected], bikeutah.org organization, run by volunteers. The mission Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last Mountain Bike is a RIDE OF PASSAGE and sure to chal- of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the lenge anyone who takes it on!, Fitzgerald’s Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Coalition is to assist city, county, state and , 307-201-5453, [email protected], Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and federal agencies and other public and pri- Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah. Tours and Festivals fitzgeraldsbicycles.com, ridewithgps.com/ Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month vate partners in completing a multi-use trail events/120834-around-the-rock-2020 from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor and May 8-10, 2020 — BetterRide Trail Subtleties June 26-28, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Downhill- Division Conference room., Salt Lake City the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect the Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, Transportation , 801-535-6630, bikeslc@slcgov. Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. and Strategies MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Take Enduro Camp, Durango, CO, Take your skills Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/ your skills to the next level by investing in your- to the next level by investing in yourself! com, bikeslc.com Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on self! Learn the skills to greatly improve your Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee 801-694-8925, [email protected], par- riding and drills to master those skills. Increase and drills to master those skills. Increase your — Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC committee leystrail.org Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801- 688-7268, [email protected], your confidence, skill and efficiently with confidence, skill and efficiently with the most works to improve cycling conditions in Salt Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please the most experienced (20 years), effective experienced (20 years), effective and sought Lake County and is an official committee. facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/, join us every first Thursday of the month at beehivebikepolo.wordpress.com and sought after coach in the sport, Gene after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Meetings are the second Wednesday of 5 pm at 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, [email protected], Harms, [email protected], betterride.net each month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, more bicycle-friendly community., Heather betterride.net June 27, 2020 — Black Hills Mountain Festival, held in Suite N-2800 of the Salt Lake County Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@ Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 May 14-20, 2020 — Kokopelli Guided Tour, Rapid City, SD, Mountain Bike Race and gmail.com, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, Loma, CO, Benefits Colorado Plateau Running events starting at 8AM at Founder’s Lake City, UT, , Helen Peters, 385-468-4860, [email protected], bikeprovo.org pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, [email protected], bicycle.slco.org 435-649-4806, [email protected], Mountain Bike Trail Association, the original Park. The course consists of an approximate Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. colesport.com, mountaintrails.org creators of the Kokopelli Trail. 4 day fully sup- 8 mile loop. Also, a couple fun extra races, Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, ported tour of the Kokopelli Trail from Loma, concerts, and vendors will be on site. , County’s trails group. We are committed [email protected], dmbta.org Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride CO to Moab, UT., Tisha McCombs, 970- Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, spe- to the idea that a non-motorized network for families. This will be a monthly ride, the 244-8877, [email protected], Whit [email protected], Black Hills MTB Festival of public pathways significantly contribute Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park Smith, 303-475-2255, [email protected], , [email protected], bhfat- to our community’s economic vitality and UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages copmoba.org tirefestival.com, rcparksandrec.org quality of life., Mark Benigni, 801-393-2304, Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah- are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, [email protected], Rod Kramer, 801- [email protected], facebook.com/ May 16, 2020 — Amazing Earthfest Kanab June 27-28, 2020 — VIDA MTB Series: Granby groups/109360246125277 Trails Ride, POSTPONED, Kanab, UT, 18-mile Ranch Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series, Granby, Arizona Trail ride celebrating 50th anniver- CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, sary National Trails System Act. Meets 3/13 Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidam- and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 in Kanab, UT at 8:00 AM. 12th Amazing tb.com, vidamtb.com behind Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Earthfest., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, richc- July 5-August 16, 2020 — Colorado Trail MTB Christian Clemens, 385-528-1158, 801-440- [email protected], Susan Johnston, 435-644- 0546, [email protected], Tour, Montrose, CO, Our Colorado Trail Mountain Bike Tour takes you on an amaz- Late Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 17

ing alpine journey through the singletrack injury prevention and recovery, bicycle Campbell, 403-358-1144 (Canada), info@ Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. September 26, 2020 — Antelope Island 50K of the San Juan Mountains, traversing from repair, bicycle travel, bicycle camping and dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@dirtseries. com, gravelgrinder.com MTB Race, Antelope Island, UT, 6th edition Monarch Pass to your final destination of outdoor lifestyle. Part of an amazing week- com, dirtseries.com of Antelope 50k Mountain Bike Race will be Telluride. Available in either a camping or end! We have joined the Rotary Century June 13, 2020 — Wasatch 50, Intermountain held at White Rock Bay Trailhead, Antelope lodging format with up to 3-nights of lodg- Ride, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters 20th October 16-18, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Trail Cup, Heber, UT, The Wasatch 50 (formerly Island State Park. There will be 3 race dis- ing (3 of 5-nights total). , John Humphries, Annual Gravel Grinder and the Nevada Subtleties and Strategy Camp, Moab, UT, Wasatch Back) course is a truly epic route tances: 50k, 25k, and 15k. This is an MTB race 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. City Dirt Classic Cross Country Race series Take your skills to the next level by investing through some of Utah’s beautiful high coun- on double and single track with varying com, Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, lauren@ for a weekend of bicycling and family fun!, in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve try. This 21 mile loop (+/-) features roughly elevation and some technical stretches on lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcycling- Nevada City Fat Tire Festival , 530-615-4462 your riding and drills to master those skills. 1,700 feet of climbing per lap and tackles the 50k and 25k distances. Start time 9:00 guides.com , [email protected], ncfattirefes- Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently almost the entirety of the Coyote Loop trail AM, Packet pickup 7:30 AM., Wynn Hall, tival.com with the most experienced (20 years), effec- starting and finishing at the UVU-Wasatch 801-941-4255, [email protected], Matt July 10-12, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, tive and sought after coach in the sport, campus., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, Hall, 801-648-4659, [email protected], Winter Park-Fraser Mountain, CO, Take your September 18-20, 2020 — Albuquerque MTB Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@better- [email protected], intermoun- enduraevents.com skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Festival, Albuquerque, NM, 12 hour race, 2 ride.net, betterride.net taincup.com Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding hour race, and weekend long mtb festival, October 2-3, 2020 — Salty Lizard 100, Wendover, and drills to master those skills. Increase your Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides. October 29-November 1, 2020 — Moab June 20, 2020 — Three Peaks Classic ICUP, UT, Only an hour and a half west of Salt Lake confidence, skill and efficiently with the most com, ziarides.com Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Intermountain Cup, Cedar City, UT, City, the Salty Lizard 100 showcases the best experienced (20 years), effective and sought Moab, UT, 15th Annual - Mountain bike fes- Endurance XC, 25-50 miles. 1700’ per lap. 7.8 of Wendover’s amazing gravel roads with after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse September 18-20, 2020 — Outerbike Tahoe, tival with dual stage enduro race, group miles and 500 feet of elevation per lap on dirt views of towering peaks and the Bonneville Harms, [email protected], betterride.net South Lake Tahoe, CA, An opportunity to ride shuttle rides, bike films, townie tour with poker roads and the fun singletrack that laces its Salt Flats. Circling the Silver Island Range, the next year’s bikes and gears on world class run, dirt jump comp and costume party! way through Juniper and Pinion trees., Joey 106-mile route gives riders of all abilities the July 11, 2020 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, The festival is a fundraiser for local trails and Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle. chance to check off an early-season century, UT, A non-competitive, women only moun- lunch, beer, and admission to parties the bike park!, Tracy Bentley, 435-259-4688, com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, mar- or to experience a well-supported day out in tain bike ride. All ages and levels welcome. and films, in South Lake Tahoe, CA., Mark [email protected], moabhodown.com, [email protected], intermountain- the desert with friends. , Robert Kennedy, stu- Come join us for a day of fun on Powder Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outer- chilebikes.com cup.com, ridesouthernutah.com [email protected], saltylizard100.com Mountain!, Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, info@ [email protected], outerbike.com wildfloweroutdoor.com, wildfloweroutdoor. November 20-21, 2020 — Tinker Classic, Beatty, July 11, 2020 — The Crusher in the Tushar, October 10-12, 2020 — Moab Rocks, Moab, com September 19-20, 2020 — VIDA MTB Series: Beti NV, MTB Race and Festival, 100k MTB Race Beaver, UT, 70 grueling miles exploring UT, Incorporates Moab’s best classic and Bike Bash, VIDA MTB Series, Lakewood , CO, and 60k Gravel Gran Fondo Rides +, Guided Southern Utah’s Tushar Mountains on a mix new routes and combines them into a 3-day July 11, 2020 — Wydaho 100 Gravel Ride, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel rides, demo bikes and industry vendors. Enjoy of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. Features 10,000+ masterpiece of cross-country and timed Jackson, WY, From the foothills of the Teton Gottfried, 949-677-6809, [email protected], 60 + miles of Single track and many more of climbing traversing Utah’s highest and descents in a fully supported format, Kevin Range, looking into the depths of Wilderness vidamtb.com miles or gravel roads and pavement. The most scenic roads. Join us for the origi- McDonald, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies. to the Big Hole Mountains, featuring some weekend events will include a 3 day Bike nal mixed-surface gravel and road classic!, com, TransRockies.com of the best gravel this Eastern Idaho has to September 25-26, 2020 — VIDA MTB Series: Expo with demo’s, festival rides on 60 + Burke Swindlehurst, [email protected], tush- offer, this route completes a 360-degree Glorieta, VIDA MTB Series , Glorieta, NM, miles of single track, the 60 K Gravel Gran arcrusher.com October 12-13, 2020 — Huntsman World Senior circumnavigation of Teton Valley! The road Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Fondo though Death Valley National Park Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Must surface is predominately gravel and dirt Gottfried, 949-677-6809, [email protected], and Rhyolite Ghost town, and the Main July 18, 2020 — The Rage at Snowbird, be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, ranging between steep mountain and rutted vidamtb.com Event ! The 100K Tinker Classic Mountain Bike Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, XC race. downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport Snowbird has done a great job with some farm roads. Bring your gravel bike or any bike October 2-4, 2020 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, Race. Award Ceremony with fireworks at and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800- for that matter. Self-supported, Fitzgerald’s Spicer Ranch , Cimarron Chacon, 970-759- new trails and creating trails for real MTB rac- 562-1268, 435-674-0550, hwsg@seniorgames. UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes ing with a great mix of fast flowy single track, , 307-201-5453, [email protected], and gears on world class trails. Participants 3048, [email protected], tinkerclassic.com, net, seniorgames.net fitzgeraldsbicycles.com GROpromotions.com service roads, and a few short technical get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and sections to keep you on your toes. 5-25 miles, October 17, 2020 — 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, July 17-19, 2020 — BetterRide Women’s MTB admission to parties and films, 7000 N. Hwy 570’ elevation gain per lap. Beginning just Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Virgin, UT, New Camp, Winter Park-Fraser Mountain, CO, 191 at Moab Brands Trailhead, Mark Sevenoff, Utah Weekly MTB above the Tram Plaza at Snowbird Center Date: 13 mile long course in the UT des- BetterRide’s Women-Only Mountain Bike 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@west- on the dirt road, this 5.1 mile course offers ert combines sweet single track, with some Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching covers the ernspirit.com, outerbike.com up approximately 570ft of climbing per lap. , technical sections, and great climbs. Great same core skills as the co-ed camps in a sup- October 2-4, 2020 — MECCA MTB Festival, Race Series Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ introduction to endurance racing or a great portive, non-judgemental atmosphere. Take Green River, UT, 34th Annual, Held at the redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-896- trainer for bigger races. Categories from solo your skills to the next level by investing in your- John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River, April 4-August 1, 2020 — Weekly Race Series, 8244, [email protected], inter- to 3 person, including single speed catego- self! Learn the skills to greatly improve your Utah. Registration begins Friday at 1:00 p.m. POSTPONED, WRS, Sundance, Wasatch mountaincup.com ries. , Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@ riding and drills to master those skills. Increase followed by a warm up ride, refreshments, County, UT, Wednesday nights, April-Aug. groraces.com, groraces.com, 6hoursinfrog- your confidence, skill and efficiently with Venue alternates between Wasatch County July 18, 2020 — El Doce at Pow Mow, Powder hollow.com games and a prize drawing. Saturday is full Mountain - Eden, UT, 12/6 Hour Mountain the most experienced (20 years), effective of all-day guided rides, ranging from begin- sites and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Prompt start and sought after coach in the sport, Gene time. Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports Bike Race at Powder Mountain, Utah. Solo, October 31-November 1, 2020 — 25 Hours of ner to advanced followed by a yummy din- Duo and 3-4 Person Teams. 12 Mile lap, 1200’ Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, [email protected], ner, games and more FUN. Finish up on 50mins, Beginners 30-40mins., Tyson Apostol, betterride.net 435-200-3239 (Wasatch), 801-223-4849 vertical per lap, 12 hours. Limited to 400 rid- Hurricane, UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 Sunday with a guided (or on your own) sce- ers., Jenny Scothern, 801-399-1773, jenny@ am with the bonusdouble midnight lap due nic ride. Family friendly., Kim Player, 435- (Sundance), [email protected], July 26-August 14, 2020 — Glacier National John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801-223-4849, goalfoundation.com, Clairesse Miljour, 801- to the fallback time change. 13 mile long Park Bike Tour, Whitefish, MT, 7/5-10; 7/12- 653-2440, [email protected], biketh- 399-1773, [email protected], eldo- course in the UT desert combines sweet eswell.org [email protected] , Josey Apostol, 17; 7/19-7/24; 7/26-31; 8/2-7; 8/9-14, 8/16-21, 435-200-3239 (Wasatch), 801-223-4849 ceut.com single track, with some technical sections, 8/23-28. Options for cyclists of all abilities. and great climbs. 11th Annual, Cimarron October 3-4, 2020 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain (Sundance), [email protected], August 7-8, 2020 — Abajo (Blue Mountain) Ride the Going to the Sun Road! Big climbs Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Women’s Mountain weeklyraceseries.com Chacon, 970-759-3048, [email protected], and bonus mileage options available., John Enduro, Monticello, UT, Two day, three stage 25hoursinfroghollow.com Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, race in the Abajo Mountains by Monticello Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardhead- focusing on skill development and trail riding, May 26-August 18, 2020 — Mid-Week Mountain cyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides. Bike Race Series, Wasatch Front, Wasatch Utah. Stage 1 starts Friday afternoon. A shut- November 7, 2020 — Red Rock Desert for cross country and downhill riders. Skill tle will be provided from the end of each Rampage ICUP, Intermountain Cup, St. com instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts Back, Salt Lake Valley, UT, Tuesday nights (mostly), starting April 28! Locations TBD. Fun, stage to the start of the following course or George, UT, The XC opener on the traditional July 31-August 2, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, and switchback turns to technical climbs, to the parking area for the stage., Dustin Desert Rampage course, with approximately descents, drops, jumps and more., Angela competitive mountain bike racing for all Park City, UT, Take your skills to the next ages and abilities. Each XC race features Randall, 435-590-2741, [email protected], 6 mile lap at Green Valley., Margaret Gibson, level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills Campbell, 403-358-1144 (Canada), info@ roamutah.com/abajoenduro 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle. dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@dirtseries. a free kids’ race! 8 XC races, 4 Mini Enduro to greatly improve your riding and drills to races, 1 Women’s Mini Enduro., Crys Lee, com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@inter- master those skills. Increase your confidence, com, dirtseries.com August 8, 2020 — Powder Mountain ICUP, mountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com, 385-831-1515, [email protected], Jackie Intermountain Cup, Powder Mountain, UT, skill and efficiently with the most experienced October 3-4, 2020 — October Trek, Weiser, ID, Baker, 385-831-1515, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com (20 years), effective and sought after coach 360° panoramic views all along the course, 2 day mountain bike gravel ride, 86 mile rails- midweekmtb.com and promises fast and exciting riding with in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, to-trails conversion trail from New Meadows [email protected], betterride.net a starting elevation of 8,200 feet and a Regional Mountain to Weiser, Idaho. Supported ride with meals Regional Weekly maximum elevation of approximately 8,900 August 14-16, 2020 — Outerbike Summer in and camping., Craig Kjar, 208-571-7447, 208- feet. 7-mile lap of the network with approxi- Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, An oppor- 253-4433, [email protected], weiser- mately 1,400 feet of climbing starting from Bike and Gravel tunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears rivertrail.org/octobertrek.html, kotaho.com/ MTB Race Series the Timberline Lodge., Margaret Gibson, 435- on world class trails. Participants get bike octobertrekinformation/ 229-6251, [email protected], demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admis- October 9-11, 2020 — Hurricane Mountain June 10-24, 2020 — Missoula Wednesday Night Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermoun- Racing sion to parties and films, at Crested Butte Bike Festival, Hurricane, UT, Ride with us Race League, Western Montana Trail Series, taincup.com, intermountaincup.com Mountain Resort, Mark Sevenoff, 800-845- on world-class singletrack at the foothills Missoula, MT, Various courses. Wednesdays August 15-16, 2020 — Flyin’ Brian Downhill 2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit. of Zion National Park. Join us for 3 days of in June, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@ ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, com, outerbike.com and Dark Hollow Super D, Go-Ride Gravity bike festival shenanigans, awesome demo gmail.com, mtbmissoula.org Series, Brian Head, UT, Practice opens on August 15-16, 2020 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain bike & gear, Expo with great food and Friday, August 12 at noon. The downhill is NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, Bike Camp, Park City, UT, Women specific shopping, bike shuttles, skills clinics, Zion Utah Mountain on Saturday, August 13. Dark Hollow Super mountain bike coaching for beginner to Brewery beer garden, dinner, prizes and D is on Sunday, August 14. , Ron Lindley, advanced levels, focusing on skill develop- more!, DJ Morisette, 435-635-5455, humtbfes- 801-375-3231, [email protected], go-ride.com, and Beyond ment and exploring local trails. Suitable for [email protected], hurricanemtbfestival.com, Bike and Gravel utahdh.org cross country and downhill riders., Angela otesports.com August 15, 2020 — Cedar City Fire Road 100 May 9, 2020 — Colorado Junior Cup, Campbell, 403-358-1144 (Canada), info@ October 9-11, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, POSTPONED, Bailey, CO, Colorado Junior dirtseries.com, Emily Neuman, 604-484- Gravel Grinder, Cedar City, UT, 100K or 60K Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by Racing options - with over 80% dirt! Chip timed. Cup returns for its 3rd year on May 9, 2020 6238, [email protected], Elli Petersilie, elli@ investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly in Bailey, Colorado. Come on out all junior dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com Prizes for top finishers., Deborah Bowling, 818- improve your riding and drills to master those May 16, 2020 — The Cactus Hugger ICUP, 889-2453, [email protected], grav- mountain bike racers!, Dave Muscianisi, 303- August 15-16, 2020 — VIDA MTB Series: skills. Increase your confidence, skill and effi- Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, XC race elgrinder.com 817-6523, [email protected], rattlerrac- Snowmass Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series ciently with the most experienced (20 years), #2 in the series. Fast & fun new course at ing.com effective and sought after coach in the sport, Desert Canyons Trail Complex, using combi- September 5, 2020 — Park City Point 2 Point, Flagship Clinics, Snowmass Village, CO, May 16, 2020 — Rattlesnake Rally Gravel Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@better- nation of existing Secret Sauce and Pushing Park City, UT, A true point 2 point race! ride.net, betterride.net Tin trails, as well as dirt roads, and new Thanks to the plethora of trails in this area, the Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Gottfried, 949-677-6809, [email protected], Casper, WY, 120, 60 37, 16 mile options, vidamtb.com connecting trails., Margaret Gibson, 435- race is never on the same trail twice. Over October 9-12, 2020 — MTB San Rafael Swell 90% of the race is single-track. 75 miles & Explore the lesser known side of Central Tour, San Rafael Swell, UT, Bike, Yoga & 229-6251, [email protected], August 29-October 10, 2020 — MTB The Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermoun- 12,000ft of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, Wyoming on the historic Oregon Trail. Maze Bike and Stargazing Trip, Moab, UT, Stargazing. In partnership with Salt Lake [email protected], thepcpp.com Experience the wild and unforgiving west City’s Clark Planetarium. Bike, enjoy the most taincup.com, intermountaincup.com, ride- In partnership with Salt Lake City’s Clark southernutah.com that has been nearly untouched since the Planetarium. Bike by day, stargaze from the under the radar recreation area in Utah. “The September 5, 2020 — Sundance SunDuro, first settlers passed through this area over 160 Maze Overlook in the heart of Canyonlands Swell” offers world class mountain biking and May 30-31, 2020 — Sundance Showdown Go-Ride Gravity Series, Sundance Resort, years ago., Adam Leiferman, 307-462-6038, National Park. Rate a “Gold Tier” Dark Sky dark skies for nighttime stargazing. Joined by Downhill and Super-D, TENTATIVE, Go-Ride UT, USAC sanctioned Super-D Saturday and [email protected], wyominggrav- Park by the International Dark Sky Association. a Yoga facilitator to stretch out all the kinks Gravity Series, Sundance Resort, UT, USAC Downhill Monday, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, el.com, rattlesnakerally.weebly.com , Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, karen.holiday- after a day in the saddle., Karen Johnson, sanctioned Super-D Saturday and Downhill [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh.org 800-624-6323, [email protected], May 16, 2020 — Gem Grit Grinder, Emmett, [email protected], bikeraft.com Monday, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ September 13, 2020 — Tour des Suds, Park bikeraft.com utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org ID, Gravel Grinder, Gem Grit Grinder is an September 5, 2020 — Nevada City Fat Tire City, UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from all-gravel bicycle race on county gravel Festival, TENTATIVE, Nevada City, CA, October 10-11, 2020 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain June 6, 2020 — Volcano Fire Road 120k Gravel City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass with roads. The race is open to everyone. Benefits Nevada City Fat Tire Festival promotes a Bike Camp, Sedona, AZ, Women’s Mountain Grinder, , Veyo, UT, Fun and challenging a 2,700ft elevation gain., Ginger Ries, 435- the Emmett Valley Friendship Coalition and healthy lifestyle and all inclusive experience Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, ravel race! 75 miles with 6200’ climbing in the 649-6839, [email protected], moun- Food Bank, 21.4 and 44 mile options, Kelsey for bicycle riders and outdoor enthusiasts. focusing on skill development and trail riding, beautiful Pine Valley area north of St George. taintrails.org Spiegel, [email protected], We have selected vendors that represent for cross country and downhill riders. Skill 56% dirt, 44% pavement. Solo or 2x relay. Nadine Carter, [email protected], Boise our goal with bicycle companies, bicycle instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts Famous Veyo Pie at the finish line!, Deborah Velo Women , [email protected], components, local beer, personal training, and switchback turns to technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and more., Angela 18 CYCLINGWEST.COM Late Spring 2020

boisevelowomen.com, facebook.com/boi- June 13, 2020 — Knobby 9 to 5, POSTPONED, Qualifier. The Tahoe Trail 100 offers athletes a backcountry of Routt County with a total of cal., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmoun- sevelowomen Knobby Tire Series, McCall, ID, High speed 2-loop, 50 kilometer course filled with beauti- roughly 3,500ft elevation gain before return- tainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com rolling double-track. Tight, technical sage- ful views of Lake Tahoe. , Paul Anderson, 719- ing to the transition/finish area. Solo and May 22-24, 2020 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, brush single-track, water crossings, quick 219-9364, [email protected], duo team options available, Nate Bird, 866- August 23, 2020 — Three-Quarter Minus POSTPONED, Durango, CO, 49th Annual, steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs. leadvilleraceseries.com 464-6639, [email protected], Jordan Cykeltur Gravel Grinder, Sandpoint, ID, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Single speeders’ dream., Alex Phipps, 208- Edwards, 866-464-6639, steamboatstinger@ Syringa Cyclery , 208-610-9990, syringacy- Silverton. Both are on Saturday 25th and are 841-4120, [email protected], knob- July 12, 2020 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race honeystinger.com, honeystinger.com/ [email protected], a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take bytireseries.com Series, Leadville, CO, At 10,000-12,500 feet steamboatstinger.html off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft above sea level, this challenging 50 mile August 29, 2020 — The Pony Xpress Gravel 160, mountain passes enroute to the historical June 13-14, 2020 — 24 Hours in the Enchanted out-and-back course takes racers through August 8, 2020 — Tamarack Twister, TENTATIVE, Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, mining town of Silverton. Sunday 26th we Forest, N24, Albuquerque, NM, Everything the historic mining district on Leadville’s East Knobby Tire Series, Donnelly, ID, Cross Trinidad, CO, 160 km and 80 km options. have a Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain that you want from a 24 Hour Race. We side. This race is known for its long, lung- country and enduro race on Sunday at a Held on gravel roads northwest of Trinidad, Bike Race, Gravel Grinder,Cruiser Crit, BMX have an amazing course with epic single- burning climbs and rocky, steep terrain. Solo beautiful venue. Cross County race, Fast CO. Working head and tail light and helmet event and vendors., Gaige Sippy, 970-259- track winding through meadows, pines and or Tandem 50m. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., and flowy, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex- are required. Maps will be adequate for 70 4621, [email protected], aspens. The Zuni Mountains outside of Gallup, Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@ [email protected], knobbytireseries.com km but GPS is preferred for 160 km option. ironhorsebicycleclassic.com NM are a great place to ride. We have an lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com 6th Annual, ride through the picturesque awesome venue in the ponderosa pines with August 8-9, 2020 — Steamboat Springs Enduro, Spanish Peaks. This event will also include an May 23, 2020 — City Creek Pocatello Pedalfest, plenty of space to hang out with friends and July 12, 2020 — Eagle Enduro, Revolution Revolution Enduro Series, Steamboat Springs, electric bicycle class with a start time 30 min- POSTPONED, Pocatello, ID, Cross Country family and hang your hammock, great party Enduro Series, Eagle, CO, This venue for the CO, Saturday racing will start with a shuttle utes after the event begins., Phil Schweizer, Races. Beginner, Sport, Expert & Open atmosphere with vendors, movies, food, kids series will be a big one day backcountry ride to access new never raced trails for 877-743-3566, [email protected], Classes (12, 17, 27 miles). Awards, prizes, raf- activities, and fun for everyone., Seth Bush, race venturing up into the high country with 3-4 Stages in the back country. Sunday coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/ fle, music, food & fun. $2000 cash prizes, $500 505-554-0059, [email protected], zia- both technical and high speed courses!, August 19, will be three Stages with lift and pony-xpress/the-race to fastest riders, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolu- pedal transfers at the Steamboat Bike Park rides.com August 29, 2020 — Big Sky Biggie, Big Sky, MT, [email protected], pocatellopedal- tionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com and Forest Service trail system, David Scully, June 13, 2020 — Gowdy Grinder, Cheyenne, 30 and 50 Mile races on Saturday. Starting fest.com, twistedturtleracing.com July 17-19, 2020 — NW Cup Downhill Series, 970-846-5012, [email protected], WY, Cross country mountain bike race that in Big Sky’s Town Center (Meadow Village) Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Kellogg, ID, revolutionenduro.com May 24, 2020 — Helena Enduro, Montana takes place on the trails of Curt Gowdy State and climbing into the scenic views from Lone Downhill race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Enduro Series, Helena, MT, Montana Enduro Park in southeastern Wyoming. The begin- August 8, 2020 — Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset, Peak and Buck Ridge, riders will ride some Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday Series , [email protected], ner races are on a course with a handful of Roll Massif, Winter Park, CO, 12-hour relay of the area’s most exhilarating (and chal- Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX format, the section of trails used in Sunrise lenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, short technical sections, but mostly smooth seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing guild.org, montanaenduro.com, montanabi- riding. The more advanced categories will to Sunset are just above town, making gravel roads and the occasional paved seg- cycleguild.org all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, access and relaxation between laps super ment, Short-Track event on August 23, the find plenty of challenging riding typical of [email protected], nwcup.com Curt Gowdy., Jodee Pring, 307-631-2980, easy. Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset will be Friday night before offering a family-friendly May 30, 2020 — Spirit Bear Classic, Montana held in conjunction with Crooked Gravel., venue and fun race for children and adults., Off-Road Series (MORS), Kalispell, MT, XC [email protected], wyohsmtbikeracing. July 24-25, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big com/fundraising-via-our-local-race-the- Mountain Enduro Series, Winter Park, CO, Tracy Powers, [email protected], roll- Natalie Osborne, 907-223-0858, natalie@big- race held at Herron Park, start 10 am, Sheli massif.com skybiggie.com, bigskybiggie.com Thomas, [email protected], Matt gowdy-grinder BME Stop #1: The BME returns to Winter Park again in 2020. Taking place on July 25th (24th Butterfield, mbutterfield@sportsmanskihaus. June 20, 2020 — Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike August 8, 2020 — Crooked Gravel, Roll Massif, August 29, 2020 — Rendezvous Enduro, com, montanacycling.net for Sport categories), this ever-popular event Winter Park, CO, 65- and 93-mile routes Montana Enduro Series, Teton Village, WY, Race, Tahoe City, CA, Race in the cross will blend high altitude racing mixed with country race, 4 hour or 8 hour race as a solo get right down to business, taking riders Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- June 5, 2020 — Mullet Cycling Classic, Missoula, rugged terrain and big descents. , Brandon from downtown Winter Park onto remote tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ MT, Business in the front. Party in the back. or on a team of 2, 3 or 4 (teams of 3 and Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro. 4 apply to the 8hr race only). The course is gravel roads and up into the mountains. montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. There’s no better way to kick off the racing com, bigmountainenduro.com Held in conjunction with Winter Park Sunrise com, montanabicycleguild.org season than to play to our strengths. That’s approximately 12.8 miles. Fast lap times are around 50 minutes. Cross country race is July 25, 2020 — Butte 100 Races, Butte, MT, to Sunset, Tracy Powers, support@rollmassif. August 29, 2020 — La Tierra Torture Mountain why in 2020 we’re starting things off with a com, rollmassif.com two-rider relay race: one person goes up, two laps. The course is a mix of single track Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Sky Bike Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, the other person comes down., Ben Horan, and fire-road. It is a fast and smooth course Country, 100 and 50 mile options, and a Sorini August 9, 2020 — Tamarack Enduro, TENTATIVE, Santa Fe, NM, fast and flowy course, Jan 312-502-5997, [email protected], mtbmis- with few technical sections. The most laps 25 mile option. 13th Annual, Stephanie Sorini, Wild Rockies Series, Donelly, ID, 5 min Super Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], soula.org wins. Approximately 1350 feet ascending 406-490-7632, [email protected], D Enduro-- XC on fast, flowing single track nmors.org, core-crew.com and descending per lap., Todd Jackson, butte100.com route and wooden bridges. On the 10 mile June 6-8, 2020 — MSLA PRO XCT at Marshall 530-546-1019, [email protected], August 29, 2020 — Lake City Alpine 50, Lake July 25, 2020 — Galena Grinder 4.0, tentative, lap XC and run course, you’ll find deep City, CO, This lung-busting race will take Mountain, US Pro XCT, Western Montana Kiley McInroy, [email protected], woods, single track and wide-open fire road. Trail Series, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), bigblueadventure.com Knobby Tire Series, Galena Lodge, ID, XC/ you by the iconic Lake San Cristobal before Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% single Qualifier for USA Cycling Mountain Bike climbing through the alpine tundra to the Missoula, MT, Steep, technical climbs and National Championships., Alex Phipps, 208- descents will alternate between single track, June 20, 2020 — The Bailey Hundo, Palmer Lake, track, start/finish at 7,000 feet with total two of the highest passes in Colorado: CO, 10th year for the race. The HUNDO is 100 gain of 3200 in one loop, open category 841-4120, [email protected], twisted- Cinnamon Pass (12,640 feet) and Engineer double track, and infrequent dirt road sec- turtleracing.com tions. The course features over 850ft of relief miles with 10,000 vertical feet, the HUNDitO is (for racers who choose not to purchase a Pass (12,800) feet. The race will feature over per lap; while it is not at extremely high 50 miles with 6,000 vertical feet, in the Buffalo license) held for the marathon, which is 22.5 August 9, 2020 — Oak Flats MTB Race, New 7,500 feet of climbing through some of the altitude, multiple long, steep climbs per lap Creek trail system – permitted by the USFS., mile loops., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex- Mexico Off Road Series, Albequerque, NM, most incredible sections of the San Juan [email protected], knobbytireseries.com will test racers’ fitness limits. Pro XCT plus Bob Campbell, 303.526.3000, bob@rkcamp- fast and flowy course, Jan Bear, 505-670- Mountains. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned bell.com, baileyhundo.org UCI Juniors 17-18. Homesteader 6 hour on July 25, 2020 — Up the Creek (UTC) Cascade 4665, [email protected], Par , 505-730-2615, event. benefit the Town of Lake City and Saturday, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfho- June 20, 2020 — Ride Around the Rubies, Gravel Grinder, Cascade, ID, Cyclists will [email protected], nmors.org, the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy., Michael [email protected], wmtrail.org, usacycling.org Lamoille, NV, Gravel Grinder! See the Ruby enjoy some of Idaho’s beautiful back coun- oakflatsmtb.com Fleishman, [email protected], Mountains like you’ve never seen them try. We will offer two routes; 1) a 60-mile lakecityalpine50.com June 6, 2020 — The Dead Swede Gravel Grinder, August 15, 2020 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville before, on the summer solstice, June 20, 2020. route that will include a race feature until Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Sheridan, Race Series, Leadville, CO, One of the most August 29, 2020 — Royal Gorge Six and Twelve This one-day bicycle ride or race begins and mile marker 45 and 2) a 40-mile route that WY, 40 or 100 miles, Adam Leiferman, 307- notorious and challenging bike races in Hour MTB Races, Cañon City, CO, Six and ends in scenic Lamoille, Nevada. Choice of features a scenic loop through Round Valley. 462-6038, [email protected], the world. 100 mile out-and-back. , Paul Twelve Hour MTB Races, Seth Bush, 505-554- a 36, 62 or full 117 mile loop on pavement, Most of these routes will be on dirt roads 0059, [email protected], ziarides.com Sheridan Bicycle Company , 307-763-4481, thus the gravel grinder name. We are also Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@life- gravel and dirt roads. Ride it or race it!, Kerry timefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com , wyominggravel.com, thedeadswede.com Aguirre, 775-397-1922, kerry.aguirre@gmail. adding a race feature for the longer route, August 30, 2020 — Scratchgravels XC Cup, June 6, 2020 — The Angry Horse Gravel Grinder, com, www.ridearoundtherubies.com please go to the website, Mary , 513-382- August 15-16, 2020 — 12 and 24 Hours of Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Helena, 3938, [email protected], 4sum- Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to MT, The course is approximately a 5.8 mile Idaho Falls, ID, Come crush some gravel and June 21, 2020 — The Encierro Velo Gravel Ride the Angry Horse. This fully supported mitchallenge.com provide awareness and adaptive equip- loop, comprised of 70% double-track and Grinder, Colorado Gravel Grinder ment to individuals living with paralysis 30% single-track. Demo bikes after the ride offers three different routes. The Filly Championships, Monument, CO, Gravel July 25-26, 2020 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Run is a rolling 10 miles of all gravel fun, the and other life altering disabilities. Race race., Joe Hamilton, j_hamilton@bresnan. grinder with 100 km and 50 km options Start/ Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC net, Jason Steichen, jason.steichen@gmail. Colt Run is 45 miles and 4200 vertical feet of sanctioned downhill races in two days. , features both bicycle and hand cycle finish location is moved to Spring Valley courses. Held in Herron Park., Tia Celentano, com, Sheli Thomas, [email protected], climbing. Finally the Stud Run is 120 miles of Cemetery and adding Class 1 Ebike for Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], 406-261-1769, info@24hoursofflathead. montanacyclinglab.org/sgxc/, montanacy- epic suffering, rolling all the way down and 50K with later start time (no age or gender Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiese- org, 24hoursofflathead.org, facebook. cling.net around Blackfoot Reservoir and on through classes).Working head and tail light and hel- [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh.org com/24HoursOfFlathead the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, met are required. Maps will be adequate for September 3-6, 2020 — Rebecca’s Private July 25, 2020 — Lone Peak’s Revenge Big before turning up Horse Creek. Register at 50 km but GPS is preferred for 100 km option., Idaho Gravel Grinder and Festival, Ketchum, USACycling.com ALL of the proceeds will go Sky Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Big Sky, August 15, 2020 — Wente 8-Hour MTB, Willits, Phil Schweizer, 877-743-3566, phil_koobisad- CA, The funnest 8-hour mountain bike race ID, Lifestyle, mountain bike and outdoor to saving Wild Mustangs. Come out and ride MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- festival staged in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho [email protected], coloradogravelgrinder- tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ you’ll ever do. 3 days of venue access the untamed., Brooke Jeffs, 208-528-0664, championship.com/encierro-velo/the-race over Labor Day Weekend. The cornerstone [email protected], cbibikes. montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. including a private lake for swimming and boating. 8 Miles, 1,745’ of climbing and of the two-day event is a 100-mile Gravel com, ridetheangryhorse.com June 25-27, 2020 — G3 (Grand Gear Grind), com, montanabicycleguild.org Grinder (or 50-mile option) mountain bike Winter Park, CO, G3 hosts its second annual bermy-berms for days. NOTE: Wente is on June 6-7, 2020 — Missoula XC, Missoula, MT, July 25, 2020 — The Rift Gravel Race Iceland, a private boy scout reservation. It is closed race & ride in the scenic Pioneer Mountains 3-day mountain bike stage race in Winter Hvolsvöllur, Iceland, The Rift is a 200 km (125 of Central Idaho, with renown mountain bike solo, duo, quad, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, Park, Colorado on June 25-27, 2020. Use this to the public on all days of the year except [email protected], mtbmissoula.org miles) off-road bike race through the dark during race weekend. No trespassing!, Bike champion and endurance athlete Rebecca race to qualify for mountain bike nationals., lava fields in the highlands of Iceland. It Rusch. The weekend activities are centered Dave Muscianisi, 303-817-6523, dave@rat- Monkey , 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey. June 6, 2020 — Elephant Rock Sunrise to Sunset, traverses the continental rift between North net, racewente.com around giving back to Rebecca’s favorite Roll Massif, Castle Rock, CO, 12 hour endur- tlerseries.com, www.g3race.com America and Eurasia - a rift that grows one local, national and global cycling charities. ance race on a moderately technical off- June 26-28, 2020 — Carson City Off-Road, inch every year. The growth is evident with August 16, 2020 — SBT GRVL Gravel Grinder, Join the “Queen of Pain” on this beautiful road course. Register as an individual or form Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Carson City, NV, vast lava fields all around creating a sur- Steamboat Springs, CO, 6:30 am on Yampa route that ends in a great down-home party a team that loves to shred for a memorable At the Carson City Off-Road, riders of all real landscape. A landscape that is remote, Street. Three distances: 37/100/141 miles with with food, festivities, music, and libations., day of racing, camaraderie and laughs., skill levels will enjoy big climbs, long single- rugged and unpredictable!, The Rift , 011- 2000/6000/9000 feet of climbing, respective- Colleen Quindlen, 254-541-9661, colleen@ Tracy Powers, [email protected], roll- track descents and expansive views of Lake 354-626-3332, [email protected], https://www. ly. Mixed surface with the majority on hard rebeccarusch.com, rebeccasprivateidaho. massif.com Tahoe, the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, and the therift.bike packed gravel roads, Amy Charity, 970-215- com 4045, [email protected], June 12-14, 2020 — NW Cup Downhill Series historic Washoe Valley while being immersed July 30-August 2, 2020 — Downieville Classic, September 5, 2020 — Truckee Dirt Fondo, - PRO GRT at Tamarack, Northwest Cup in 3-days of mountain bike culture accented Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Downieville, CA, All August 22, 2020 — York 38 Special, York, MT, Truckee, CA, Competitive off-road bicycle Downhill Series, Donnelly , ID, Downhill race. by free live music., Dave Castro, 520-623- mountain, cross country, and downhill races, Ride 38 or 76 miles on single track, gravel, race featuring the incredible dirt and gravel Held at Tamarack Bike Park. Friday will be 1584, [email protected], Dave Castro, Live music, premium beer, food vendors and and Forest Service roads through breathtak- roads in the Tahoe National Forest, best open practice. Saturday will be split practice [email protected], epicrides.com anall-weekend mainstreet industry expo top ing scenery in the Helena National Forest suited for a gravel/cross bike or a hard- by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday June 27, 2020 — Coal Country Gravel Grinder, off the event, mountain bike festival, Kurt gaining 3000 vertical feet!, Rita Naylor, 406- tail MTB. 3 course options: 65.1 mi (Long), evening. Sunday racing all categories, PRO Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Gillette, WY, Stockton, [email protected], downievilleclas- 475-3085, [email protected], york- 58.1 mi (Medium) and 26.2 (Rollout - non GRT too, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@ 25, 55, and 135 mile options with start times at sic.com 38special.org timed) + Family Fun Route (4.6 mi). Benefits nwcup.com, nwcup.com 6 a.m. for 135 miles, 7 a.m. for 55 miles, and the Truckee-based non-profit Adventure July 31-August 2, 2020 — Leadville Stage Race, August 22-23, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Risk Challenge., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, June 13, 2020 — Fears, Tears and Beers Enduro, 8 a.m. for 25 mile option. For intermediate Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, 100M Mountain Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, BME to experienced cyclists but doable for most. [email protected], truckeedirtfondo. Ely, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed (100 miles over three days), Team Option. Stop #2: 3 to 4 stages per day and upwards com, www.adventureriskchallenge.org sections mostly downhill, combined time Cash purse. Festival with live music, street Experience the legendary Leadville Trail 100 of 7,500 feet of descending, most of which wins. Men’s and women’s events for all class- dancing, games, and a bike raffle. , Adam course over three days. Push the pace to see will be lift accessed, but with some pedal September 5, 2020 — Wild Horse Gravel, Roll es. Fun run, beginner, sport, and expert class- Leiferman, 307-462-6038, leiferman.adam@ what you’re made of, or use the stages to transitions equalling roughly 3,000 feet of Massif, De Beque, CO, Our Wild West gravel es., Kent Robertson, 775-289-6042, 775-296- gmail.com, David Bauer, 307-660-1570, prepare or qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 in climbing over both days. Steep and techni- goes deep into the backcountry, taking in 2162, [email protected], Kyle Horvath, [email protected], wyominggravel.com, August. This is one amazing party, with daily 775-289-3720, [email protected], energyaddicts.net stage prizes, raffles, unmatched swag, food, elynevada.net/fears-tears-and-beers/ July 7-12, 2020 — USA Cycling Mountain beer and live music. , Paul Anderson, 719- Bike National Championships, POSTPONED, 219-9364, [email protected], Winter Park, CO, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, leadvilleraceseries.com [email protected], usacycling.org August 1, 2020 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, July 11, 2020 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Race National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, Series, Northstar, CA, Ride 50K or 100K of 12th Annual! Staging begins at the Grand rocky summits, breathtaking pine forests and Targhee Resort, ample lodging and ameni- beautiful Lake Tahoe views. 100K riders can ties available. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Josh each lap features approx. 4,000 ft climbing Colley, 719-219-9357, youphoriacontact@ on single and double-track trails. The race gmail.com, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, course is on an IMBA Epic trails at Grand [email protected], tahoetrailm- Targhee. Total elevation for the 100 mile race tb.com, youphoriaproductions.com is approx. 13,000 ft. 100 mile (3 laps), 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. The 100 mile July 11, 2020 — Enduro Pescado Whitefish race is part of the NUE Series and the 100 Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Whitefish, k is a new NUE marathon series race., Andy MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com/ montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. pierres-hole-50-100-mountain-bike-race/ com August 1, 2020 — Breck Bash , RME, July 11, 2020 — Brundage Mountain Cross Breckenridge, CO, 4 distance options. This Country, Tentative date, Knobby Tire Series, year we offer a revised course and short- McCall, ID, Cross country and endurance ened version of the Ultra, covering two mtb race on Sunday, Alex Phipps, 208-841- amazing loops of high country bliss. So sad- 4120, [email protected], knobbytire- dle up and get ready to get a fresh take on series.com a kickass network of backcountry trails and roads that will delight and challenge., Thane July 11, 2020 — Joe Cosley Pancake Ride Wright, 970-401-1422, tanoricardo@yahoo. Gravel Grinder, Whitefish, MT, The Uff da 184 com, rockymountainendurance.com rolls out to about 184 miles with 18k of climb- ing and descending. The route is a loop, August 2, 2020 — Race Montana Triathlon, with an aid station at about mile 40, 100, 150, Great Falls, MT, Sprint and Olympic Distance and a convenience store at mile 60. The solo and team triathlon. Adult and youth route rolls over mixed surfaces. 90% dirt and events available. Beginner adults can sign 10% chipseal/pavement. Roads are a com- up for “Try A Tri” Triathlon (100-meter swim, bination of Forest Service, Montana Dept. of 3-mile bike, and 1-mile walk/run)., Ron Ray, Resources, BLM and County. Dirt roads are 406-761-2222, [email protected], racemt. improved and suitable for 2 wheel drive vehi- com/event/race-montana-triathlon, racem- cles. Paved roads are, well paved. All roads ttri.com are open to general vehicle traffic, Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29517384, August 7-9, 2020 — Steamboat Stinger, Brad Lamson, [email protected], pan- Mountain Town Challenge Series, Steamboat cakeride.com Springs, CO, Beginning at 8:00am at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area in the heart of July 11, 2020 — Tahoe Trail, Leadville Race Steamboat Springs. The course takes a 50 Series, Northstar Village, CA, Leadville mile singletrack detour into the beautiful Late Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 19

the full gamut of conditions: smooth, rug- October 3, 2020 — Road Apple Rally MTB Race, a fast, fun course in McDowell Mountain July 30-August 2, 2020 — USA Cycling Masters Steamboat Springs in the early hours of ged, rutty, rocky, sandy, steep. 45-mile loop. New Mexico Off Road Series, Farmington, Regional Park. Family friendly camping and Road National Championships, Cedar City, Sunday May 31st with staggered start waves Ride once or twice., Tracy Powers, support@ NM, The Road Apple Rally began in 1981 as event expo promises a fun weekend! Space UT, Shawn Brett, 719-434-4200, sbrett@usacy- for 21 categories split by gender and ability rollmassif.com, rollmassif.com a competition between horses and bicycles. is limited to 125 solo riders, 100 two-person, cling.org, usacycling.org level, riding a 36, 53, or 70 mile course. USA It has since become a bicycle only race 50 four-person, and 10 corporate entries, Cycling sanctioned, Corey Piscopo, corey@ September 6, 2020 — Signal Peak Challenge and stands as the longest running annual Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides. August 1, 2020 — O-Town Throwdown, Ogden, bikesteamboat.com, bikesteamboat.com MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, mountain bike race in the United States. com, ziarides.com/event-register/dawn- UT, Dee Events Center, Weber State University, Silver City, NM, 12, 25, and 31 mile races, Bring the family for a day of fun and try dusk-arizona Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- June 14, 2020 — Idaho State Road Race Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], the children’s riding obstacle course. This eracing.com, extramileracing.com Championships, SWICA, Kuna, ID, USA Martyn Pearson, 575-654-3966, martynpear- celebrated mountain bike race features five Cycling Categories, 34, 43, 52, 17 miles [email protected], signalpeakchallenge. Utah Weekly August 3-9, 2020 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, depending on category, 8.6 mile loop, Justin divisions: Beginner, Pro, Expert, Sport, Single Various, UT, The Tour of Utah is a UCI 2.HC com, nmors.org Speed. The Beginner course is a 15 mile Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. sanctioned men’s professional cycling stage com, idahobikeracing.org, springseries.com September 6, 2020 — Nevada City Dirt Classic loop, all others ride the full 30 mile Road Road Race Series race that is part of the new UCI ProSeries. As Cross Country Race, TENTATIVE, California Dirt Apple Rally course. Both courses feature the America’s Toughest Stage Race, the week- June 18-21, 2020 — USA Cycling Professional whoops, where you spend more time in the Mountain Bike Series, Nevada City, CA, Race Utah Criterium Series — Locations TBD, Utah Crit long event features 120 riders from 17 teams Road, ITT, and Criterium National 4 of the California Dirt Mountain Bike Series, air then on the ground! Course terrain also on a variable race route throughout Utah. It Championships, POSTPONED, Knoxville , includes short climbs, flats, sandy arroyos Series, West Valley City, UT, New tentative Duane Strawser, 530.263.3388, 530.265.2187, start date: May 5, 2020; Saturdays at 11 am is broadcast worldwide on Tour Tracker and TN, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ [email protected], ncfattirefestival. and sharp corners. , Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, is free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour of usacycling.org, usacycling.org [email protected], Leslie Mueller, 505-599- in March - Tuesdays at 6pm, April - through com September, A and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], 1184, [email protected], fmtn.org/277/Road- tourofutah.com June 20, 2020 — Bike the Bluff, Show Low, September 6, 2020 — Powderhorn Enduro, Apple-Rally, nmors.org Locations TBD, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, AZ, 13th Annual, AZ Elite Road Race Revolution Enduro Series, Powderhorn, CO, [email protected], utahcritseries.com August 15, 2020 — Wildflower Hill Climb, Championship, USAC Sanctioned Races, one day, lift service race, David Scully, 970- October 4, 2020 — Great Trail Race, Truckee, Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb Citizens Race, 22-81 miles, Criterium, Jeff CA, Ride or Run between Truckee and Tahoe Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt 846-5012, [email protected], rev- Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - during the 65 mile course option in this Frost, 928-380-0633, [email protected], olutionenduro.com City. The Great Trail Race follows roughly the women-only cycling event. , Nick Bowsher, Christy Church, 928-242-3722, christy@biketh- same route as The Great Ski Race between September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the International Center, Marek Shon, 801-209- 801-610-9422, [email protected], ebluff.com, bikethebluff.com, azcycling.org September 12-13, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, Truckee and Tahoe City with one major dif- wildfloweroutdoor.com Big Mountain Enduro Series, Santa Fe, NM, ference: You choose to run or bike one of 2479, [email protected], utahcritseries. June 26-28, 2020 — Baker City Cycling Classic, BME Stop #3: A two-day backcountry race two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite com August 15, 2020 — Mirror Lake Highway Road Oregon Women’s Prestige Series, Baker City, entailing upwards of 6’000 feet of long rocky division course adds in more technically chal- DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West Race, UCA Series, Kamas, UT, Details TBD., OR, Three days and four stages in beau- descents., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@big- lenging terrain., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the Troy Huebner, 427-0532, troyworkone@com- tiful eastern Oregon, with great support mountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro. [email protected], Kiley McInroy, Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A flite cast.net, and unparalleled scenery. Over 8,000 ft of com climbing over the three days in one of the [email protected], bigbluead- - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Call for August 28-31, 2020 — Hoodoo 500, Planet Ultra venture.com, greattrailrace.com information regarding C flite. Wednesdays country’s most beautiful cycling regions. Pros September 13, 2020 — Battle of the Gravel, Grand Slam Endurance Series, St. George, UT, and amateurs race the same courses and Good Dirt Ride, Savery, WY, The Battle of the October 10-11, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, April April - August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, 500 mile loop race through Southern Utah. [email protected], utahcritseries.com the women’s and men’s prize purses are Gravel will host 3 distances a 21, 68 and 91 Big Mountain Enduro Series, Angel Fire, NM, Non-stop or stage race, solo and relay team matched by sponsor BELLA Main St. Market., miles. The event will start and finish at the BME Stop #4: a two-day race entailing Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Utah Crit divisions. 300 mile option as well., Deborah Brian Vegter, 541-325-1689, dogbri@icloud. Boyer YL Ranch with a BBQ dinner to cel- upwards of 12’000 feet of long technical Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, bakercitycycling.org ebrate the finish. The ride is semi supported descents throughout the weekend. Racers 7.4 miles to top of Emigration. First rider off com, Hoodoo500.com with three stops. Lodging and camping avail- June 28, 2020 — Leesville Gap Road Race, can expect 3 to 4 stages per day on some of at 6:30. Every other Thursday April through August 29, 2020 — Tintic Road Race, UCA Series, able at the Boyer YL Ranch and in the town the most legit trails in the country., Brandon August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- Williams, CA, 62 miles for everyone up and of Baggs (20 miles). All proceeds go to sup- Eureka, UT, Details TBD, Jared Eborn, 801-599- over storied Leesville Grade and Grapevine Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro. [email protected], utahcritseries.com 9268, [email protected], port our work with Africa cyclists at teama- com, bigmountainenduro.com Gap in California’s Colusa County. mostly fricarising.org, Kimberly Coats, 307-383-7778, Logan Race Club Thursday Night Time Trial September 5, 2020 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, paved, some gravel stretches. Watermelon 530-744-8773, teamrwandacycling@gmail. October 10, 2020 — Co2uT - Desert Gravel, Series — Logan, UT, Thursdays. TT series con- UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on Feed at the finish. USAC licensed. , Robert com, battleofthegravel.com Fruita, CO, The Co2uT chemical equa- sisting of 18 races on five difference courses, the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], tion can be broken down as follows: with weekly and end-of-series prizes. Check 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned www.velopromo.com September 19, 2020 — Barn Burner 104, Co=Colorado, 2=to, uT=Utah. This kick-ass the website for the location of the weekly Leadville Race Series, Flagstaff, AZ, 104 race, but you will get a time, awards, and July 10, 2020 — Chrono Kristin Armstrong gravel race will take you from Colorado to course., Stephen Clyde, 435-750-8785, swc@ placing., Scott Newton, 800-635-1792, 970- mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, Teams, Utah...and back. Designed by a long-time mdsc.com, Ben Kofeod, benhkof@hotmail. Time Trial, Pro Road Tour, Boise, ID, UCI Kaibab and Coconino National Forest, 275-1633, [email protected], gran- 1.2 men’s, women’s time trial, Mike Cooley, western-slope local, each route offers mind- com, Travis Dunn, [email protected], fondomoab.com Camping on private land. 26 and 52 mile blowing, gravel-loving terrain, quad-busting loganraceclub.org 208-343-3782, [email protected], options. Party afterwards with music, food, hills, breathtaking views, wildlife cameos, September 12, 2020 — LOTOJA Classic Road georgescycles.com, chronokristinarmstrong. and beer, Jeff Frost, 928-380-0633, canis- epic adventure and of course, FUN., Jennifer Race, Logan, UT, 38th Annual, 1 day, 3 states, com [email protected], barnburnermtb.com, lead- Utah Road Racing Barbour, 303-503-4616, execdir@teamev- 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to July 11, 2020 — ASWB Twilight Criterium, USA villeraceseries.com ergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, Jackson Hole, WY, Brent Chambers, 801-546- May 16, 2020 — Goshen Circuit Race, Crits, Boise, ID, 34th Annual, Pro Road Tour, September 19, 2020 — Fire on the Rim Mountain [email protected], desertgravel. 0090, [email protected], lotoja.com races for all categories, and race under the com, teamevergreen.org POSTPONED, UCA Series, Goshen, UT, 5.7 Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb mile loop with a couple of punchy rollers and October 6-10, 2020 — Huntsman World Senior lights for the pros., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@ October 16-18, 2020 — USA Cycling Collegiate about 375 feet of up and down each lap on Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be [email protected], boisetwilight- fireontherim.com, fireontherim.com Mountain Bike National Championships, paved farm roads in southern Utah County., 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, criterium.com September 19, 2020 — 12 Hours of Penitence, Durango, CO, Collegiate National Troy Huebner, 427-0532, troyworkone@com- downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport July 11, 2020 — Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, Penitente Canyon, San Luis Valley, CO, A Championships and Montana High School cast.net, and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800- Wyoming State Hill Climb Championships. 12-hour endurance mountain bike race with Championships, Chuck Hodge, 719-434- 562-1268, 435-674-0550, hwsg@seniorgames. Day 1 - Targhee Hill Climb. Day 2 - Teton Pass 4200, [email protected], Chad Sperry, May 30, 2020 — Utah State Time Trial net, seniorgames.net a course so entertaining, you’ll be asking Championship, POSTPONED, UCA Series, Hill Climb. Compete in one or both. To be yourself, “Can I do one more lap?”, Jerry [email protected], Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, scored for the State Champs you must race [email protected], usacycling.org Rush Valley, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, October 10, 2020 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt Duran, 719-480-3885, 12hoursofpenitence@ [email protected], race2wheels.com Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of both days. Winners based on combined gmail.com, 12hoursofpenitence.com October 17-18, 2020 — 12 Hours in the Wild City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary times.Time trial starts at 10 am with 30 second May 30, 2020 — East Canyon Echo Road Race, intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports in Driggs, September 19, 2020 — Gunni Grinder , Gunnison, West, Ruidoso, NM, 6 hour and 12 hour race, Park where we will have awards, food, music held at Grindstone Lake Trail system, Seth TENTATIVE, UCA Series, Henefer, UT, 10 AM and fun, James Zwick, 801-870-4578, sports@ climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half a mile from CO, Two course options. Single loop-format. start in Henefer to East Canyon Resort, turn the Grand Targhee Resort. The course cov- Although some paved roads are necessary, Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], sports-am.com, sports-am.com ziarides.com around go to Echo Canyon, back to Henefer ers 12 miles and 2,200 vertical feet. Awards, the vast majority (about 90%) of the course and finish on Hogsback. 60 mile course, Raffle and results 1 pm at Peaked Sports. will be on gravel and dirt roads. Some of October 31, 2020 — Prescott 6er, Prescott, AZ, 6 James Zwick, 801-870-4578, sports@sports-am. Regional Weekly Net proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and these roads receive little to no maintenance hour and 12 hour mountain bike race on a 9 com, sports-am.com Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, and can change drastically after heavy rains mile loop with solo, duo, junior, masters and [email protected], Forest Dramis, jack- and/or snowfall. Riders are encouraged to singlespeed categories, Breanna Bissell, 480- June 6, 2020 — Porcupine Hill Climb, UCA Road Race Series [email protected], peakedsports. be fully prepared for any and all conditions. 734-0558, [email protected], Series, Salt Lake City, UT, 18th Annual, Start: com, jhcycling.org The route is remote therefore will include sig- prescott6er.com Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at the May 5-July 7, 2020 — SWICA Fairground nage to help prevent riders from getting off Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, July 12, 2020 — Meridian Speedway Race, course., Joel Grimmett, 512-751-8940, Joel@ November 14, 2020 — USA Cycling Marathon Citizen’s and licensed rider categories. Boise, ID, Local training crit series at Expo Meridian, ID, John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obc- racerevolutions.com, thegunnigrinder.com MTB National Championships, Palo Duro State Championship Hill Climb for licensed Idaho West lot (Glenwood Street south of [email protected], idomnium.com Canyon, TX, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, cateogories. 14.7 miles, 3800’ of climbing! , Hawks Stadium). Tuesdays except June 4 September 20, 2020 — Yeti Beti Bike Bash p/b [email protected], usacycling.org Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- July 25, 2020 — Bob Cook Memorial Mount Stan’s No Tubes, Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, and June 21, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, ida- Evans Hill Climb, Colorado Summit Cycling November 21, 2020 — Prickly Pedal MTB eracing.com, extramileracing.com, bikereg. [email protected], Kevin Spiegel, CO, Women’s only mountain bike race and com/porcupine Series, Idaho Springs, CO, 54th annual, CO festival including: Little Bellas Girls Camp and Race, Peoria, AZ, Get in a heart-pumping, [email protected], idahobikerac- State Championship Hill Climb, 27 mile bicy- VIDA MTB Series Clinic. All ages and abili- rip-roaring ride through the desert terrain June 12-13, 2020 — Sa-Lo Stage Race, ing.org cle race and Gran Fondo, that ends on the ties welcome., Amy Thomas, 720-878-7363, of the Maricopa Trail beginning in Cave TENTATIVE, Salem, UT, 3 days, 4 stages: crit, June 10-August 19, 2020 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ highest paved road in the United States, [email protected], Sarah Rowley, Creek, Arizona and finishing at Lake Pleasant time trial, mountain stage (3 climbs!), road Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, Mount Evans, at 14,130’, 6000 feet eleva- 503-805-0043, sarah@mountaingrownmar- Regional Park in Peoria, Arizona. All pro- race, HQ and the starting location of each ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, tion gain. , Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, keting.com, betibikebash.com ceeds benefit the non-profit Maricopa Trail stage will be at the Salem Rec Center locat- 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May [email protected], Kim Nordquist, and Park Foundation, Jeff Frost, 928-380-0633, ed at 100 North and 100 East, Ken Meads, 303-249-6168, [email protected], September 24-27, 2020 — Mountains to 13 at 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm, June 10, July 8 and [email protected], pricklypedal.com 801-822-9459, [email protected], sa-lo. August 5Hill Climbs: Park at Cherry Springs, bicyclerace.com, teamevergreen.org Meadows, Grinduro, Quincy, CA, 62 miles com of pavement, gravel, and singletrack with a November 21, 2020 — 12 Hours of Fury, Crystal start at Cherry Springs and Scout start August 8, 2020 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, TON of climbing and twisty descents. Most of Fountain Hills, AZ, 12 Hours of Fury will test June 18-20, 2020 — Utah Summer Games, Utah at bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best Lamoille, NV, 14th annual. Road Race hill the ride is casual, there are four timed sec- your body, mind and mountain biking skills. Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, Hill Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately climb, 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb in Ruby tions that are designed to cater to specific The race will begin and end at the Four Climb (4 miles with average grade of 7%, 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 27 -Crystal Mountains. Race starts at 9am. Post event strengths. Grinduro racers and spectators are Peaks Staging Area in McDowell Mountain Time Trial (10 miles out and back course), Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 24-Scout, picnic and awards in Lamoille Grove, treated tothree days of camping, live music Regional Park. The 15 mile loop is smooth, Criterium (.95 mile closed course, counter July 22-Crystal Summit, August 19-Scout, 11:30am, Gayle Hughes, 775-753-7789, 775- (including a late-night DJ), beer, awesome fast and fun. The most loops in 12 hours clockwise) , Road Race (20, 40 and 60 mile Categories: End of season awards for men 934-4532, [email protected], elkovelo. food, and campfires., Kurt Stockton, ks@sier- wins it!, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913, course) with overall Omnium., Pace Clarke, and women’s overall winners of these cat- com ratrails.org, grinduro.com [email protected], 4peaksracing. 435-865-8423, [email protected], utah- egories: A’s , B’s , Master’s 50+, Masters 60+, com/events/12-hours-of-fury-2017 summergames.org Triathlete, Recreational (Non TT bike, Eddie August 8, 2020 — Twin Falls Old Town Criterium, September 26, 2020 — Chino Grinder p/b Merckx style), Single Speed, and Clydesdale SWICA, Twin Falls, ID, Idaho State Criterium Lauf, Chino Valley, AZ, Endurance Cycling November 21, 2020 — Tinker Classic, NUE ( June 20, 2020 — Midvale Crit - Utah State (210 lbs+) and Athena (150 lbs+), Peter Championships, Terry Patterson, 208-420- Event- Gravel road cycling adventure with National Ultra endurance Series ), Beatty, NV, Criterium Championship, Midvale, UT, Joyce, 208-282-3912, [email protected], Tony 0087, [email protected], idahobikeracing. 150, 115, 62, 44 and 25 mile options., AZ New date! MTB Race and Festival. Enjoy 60 + Course: TBD, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@ org, tfoldtowncrit.com Gravel Rides , 480-452-9767, AzGravelRides@ miles of singletrack and many more miles of [email protected], racedayeventman- yahoo.com, idahocycling.com gmail.com, azgravelrides.com, chinogrinder. gravel roads and pavement. 3 day Bike Expo agement.com August 8, 2020 — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak azgravelrides.com with demos., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759- Cycling Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, This 3048, [email protected], tinkerclassic.com June 27, 2020 — Antelope Island Classic, UCA Regional Road Racing is an epic hill climb on Pikes Peak America’s September 27, 2020 — Horny Toad Hustle MTB Series, Antelope Island, UT, Starts at the Mountain, starting at 9,390 feet and finish- Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las November 21, 2020 — 6 Hours of Fury, Fountain West end of the causeway, then across the ing 12.42 miles later at 14,115 feet. There is Cruces, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, jan- Hills, AZ, 6 Hours of Fury will test your body, causeway towards the ranch and end on ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, a timed race and gran fondo, with waves [email protected], Dave Halliburton, 575-312- mind and mountain biking skills. The race will the island. 32 to 60 mile options. $2,000 cash starting at 6:15 am. 4725 feet of eleva- 5991, [email protected], hornytoadhus- begin and end at the Four Peaks Staging plus prizes., James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, tion gain., The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, tle.com, nmors.org Area in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. [email protected], NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, [email protected], Jeff Mosher, 719- The 15 mile loop is smooth, fast and fun. The 634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], October 3, 2020 — Tour of the White Mountains, most loops in 6 hours wins it!, Jeremy Graham, July 10-11, 2020 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI PikesPeakCyclingHillClimb.org Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest 623-330-0913, [email protected], Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran and Beyond standing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, 4peaksracing.com/events/12-hours-of- Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, 9th annual, August 9, 2020 — Suisun Harbon Criterium, The Tour is a grassroots event with laid back fury-2017 2nd year as an UCI Gran Fondo World May 22-24, 2020 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Suisun City, CA, 2020 Northern California/ vibes among a gathering of bike-minded Championship Qualifier, and riders of all Nevada District Criterium Championships in December 12, 2020 — Dawn to Dusk AZ, POSTPONED, Durango, CO, 49th Annual, individuals., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, abilities invited. 10-mile TT on Friday. 38, 50, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Suisun City, CA. A fast paced four cornered [email protected], Dave Castro, dcastro@ Fountain Hills, AZ, Endurance mountain bike 70 and 100-mile courses on Saturday follow downtown criterium on a short loop. USAC relay. Compete as a solo, duo, or team on Silverton. Both are on Saturday 25th and are epicrides.com, epicrides.com a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route through a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take licensed, Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velo- Northern and Cache Valley, UT with a chal- off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft [email protected], www.velopromo.com lenging hill in each. The finish is a festival for mountain passes enroute to the historical all riders, with race prizes, (UCI winners jersey August 15-16, 2020 — Tour de Bloom Stage mining town of Silverton. Sunday 26th we Race (Omnium), Wenatchee, WA, The event and medal), recreational rider prizes, finisher have a Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain medals, and unique jerseys at cost. 20% of features a road race in Waterville on Friday, Bike Race, Gravel Grinder,Cruiser Crit, BMX an out and back 10-mile TT, a twilight UCI racers in 16 different age categories event and vendors., Gaige Sippy, 970-259- qualify for UCI World Championships., Troy criterium in historic downtown Wenatchee 4621, [email protected], on Saturday, and a road race in Plain Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail. ironhorsebicycleclassic.com com, www.cachegranfondo.com Washington with an uphill finish on Sunday. May 31, 2020 — Steamboat Roubaix, , Ace Bollinger, 509-679-5003, acebollinger@ July 18, 2020 — Salt Lake Criterium, USA CRITS, Steamboat Springs, CO, Steamboat Roubaix nwi.net, wenatcheevalleyvelo.com/current- Salt Lake City, UT, Professional and amateur “Hell of the High Rockies” will kick off from event/tour-de-bloom/ categories, expo and more! Benefits the Utah Food Bank, Eric Gardiner, 801-660-9173, [email protected], saltlakecriterium. com July 19, 2020 — Sugarhouse Criterium, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, New date! Bring the entire family and enjoy some of Utah’s best crit racing in one of Salt Lake’s Sugarhouse Park. State Championship, Jared Eborn, 801- 599-9268, [email protected], extra- mileracing.com July 25, 2020 — Little Cottonwood Canyon Hill Climb, Alta, UT, Little Cottonwood Canyon has been called the l’Alpe d’Huez of North America. With nearly 4000 feet of elevation gain in ~12 miles, this is a hill climb that will challenge every type of rider. Rides starts at 8 am start on 9400 S. near 2000 E. and races all the way to the end of the pavement on LCC road. , James Zwick, 801-870-4578, [email protected], Breanne Nalder, 801- 550-0434, [email protected], sports- am.com 20 CYCLINGWEST.COM Late Spring 2020

August 22-23, 2020 — Idaho Senior Games, June 20, 2020 — The Huntsman Ride (Virtual), Day Cycling Adventure” and for this year ride goes through the prestigious Wolf Creek Brigham City and finish back at Pioneer Kuna, ID, 5k and 10K Time Trials both at 9 Anywhere, UT, An epic ride from wherever will feature timing on the final climb up Ranch property which is usually closed off Park. , Scott Kimball, [email protected], a.m. date cooresponds to order of listing, 20 you are. Join us and find the best way to Little Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller to road bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your Cherlyn Johnson, 801-503-5086, ceo@udsf. K Aug 5 and 40 K Aug 4 Road Races at 10 get your miles in, while supporting Huntsman Tour of Utah , 801-325-7000, info@tourofutah. choice and end up back at the National org, udsf.org a.m., qualifying year for 2019 National Senior Cancer Institute., Jen Murano-Tucker, 801- com, Breanne Nalder, 801-550-0434, brean- Ability Center for food, drinks and music., Games. Held at S. Cole Road & Hubbard/10 584-5815, [email protected], [email protected], tourofutah.com Kyle Cowdrey, 435-649-3991, 435-200-0990, September 25-26, 2020 — Salt to Saint Relay, Mile Creek Rd., Mike Thornton, 208-861-8000, huntsman140.com [email protected], Whitney Thompson, Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from [email protected], Frank August 8, 2020 — Bear River Valley Series, Salt 435-649-3991, [email protected], Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy 89. Gilbert, 208-853-1964, frank@georgescycles. June 27, 2020 — Mt. Nebo Loop SuperSeries, Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Brigham summitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 per- com, idahoseniorgames.org BCC SuperSeries, Nephi, UT, Start at the City, UT, Self-supported timed event going son relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed North Side of the city park, ride North up from northern Utah into Cache Valley & August 29, 2020 — Wheels of Justice, Ain’t No categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, September 5-7, 2020 — Steamboat Stage Race, Main Street and Hiway 91 to Sanaquin then back. Choose from 125 or 180-mile distances Mountain High Enough, Sandy, UT, The ride [email protected], salttosaint.com Steamboat Springs, CO, Now in year 12, Pro- to Payson and over the Mt. Nebo Loop and (200 or 300km). , Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, will ascend each of Salt Lake City’s five riding am road racing returns to Steamboat Springs finish up back at the city park, BCC , road- [email protected], saltlakerandos.org canyons, for a total of 116.3 miles and 14,272 October 17, 2020 — Belgian Waffle Ride - Labor day weekend 2020, with all new cours- [email protected], Doug Jensen, 801- feet - one of the most challenging one-day Cedar City, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, es. USA Cycling sanctioned., Corey Piscopo, 815-3858, [email protected], bccutah.org August 15, 2020 — Promontory Point 121 bike rides in Utah! Raises money to prevent Cedar City, UT, The “Hell of the South”. 78% [email protected], bikesteamboat. SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, childhood trauma and abuse, Greg Hoole, Gravel (106 miles), 22% Paved (30 miles). In com June 27, 2020 — Wasatch Front Brevet Series, 5 Points Ogden to Brigham City, Corrine, 801-272-7556, gregh@teamwheelsofjustice. the heart of Southern Utah allowing riders Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Salt Lake Golden Spike, Tremonton and back 60-100, org, aintnomountainhighenough.org to see a wild variety of unique countryside. September 6, 2020 — Nevada City Classic City, UT, Self-supported ride up Emigration and 120 miles. Self-supported, with shorter Course goes through the “Parowan Gap” Criterium, TENTATIVE, Nevada City, CA, 60th Canyon, along the Wasatch Front and out to loop options available. Free event., BCC , September 5, 2020 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, and past petroglyphs left by the areas past annual criterium, one of the nation’s best!, Antelope Island. 125- or 180-mile options (200 [email protected], Jen Green, 435- UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on native inhabitants, along with prehistoric Brewfest on Saturday too, Duane Strawser, or 300km). A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra 563-1212, [email protected], bccutah. the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with dinosaur footprints., Michael Marckx, 760- 530.263.3388, 530.265.2187, oldproracer@ distance event organized under the auspic- org 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned 815-0927, [email protected], gmail.com, nevadacityclassic.com es of our national organization Randonneurs, race, but you will get a time, awards, and belgianwaffleride.bike USA., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@ August 15, 2020 — CF Cycle For Life, Henefer, placing., Scott Newton, 800-635-1792, 970- September 7, 2020 — Il Giro di San Francisco, eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org UT, Fully supported, beautiful ride with five 275-1633, [email protected], gran- October 24, 2020 — Fall Tour de St. George, San Francisco, CA, 46h annual Labor Day route options - 20,40, 60, 80 and 100 miles. fondomoab.com St. George, UT, Tour around southern Utah Criterium on the Embarcadero in San July 11, 2020 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in and see some of the most scenic views as Francisco. Challenging six corner course that Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran its mission to find a cure for CF., Laura Hadley, September 5-7, 2020 — Bicycles not Tar Sands, you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock has hosted some of the best in the nation. Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, 9th annual, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, [email protected], Seep Ridge Road, Uintah County, UT, 3-day State Park as well as all the beautiful colors 9 separate events including kids challenge. 2nd year as an UCI Gran Fondo World Jennifer Reid, 801-532-2335, [email protected], bike ride on Seep Ridge Road. For a total throughout this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This USAC licensed., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, Championship Qualifier, and riders of all abili- fightcf.cff.org/utahcycle ride of approx 40 miles over 2 days we event is one of our best Gran Fondos in south- [email protected], www.velopromo.com ties invited. 38, 50, 70 and 100-mile courses will travel on Seep Ridge Road a nearly ern Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ follow a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route August 15, 2020 — Wildflower Pedalfest, empty highway through highly scenic desert redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435- September 13, 2020 — Kitt Peak Time Trial, through Northern and Cache Valley, UT with Morgan, UT, A non-competitive, women threatened by strip mining., Rachel Cordray, 229-6251, [email protected], Tucson, AZ, 11.6 mile hill climb time trial up a challenging hill in each. The finish is a festi- only road bike ride. All ages and levels [email protected], tarsandsresist.org/ Ryan Gurr, [email protected], ridesouther- Kitt Peak, 3400’ vertical., Donald Melhado, val for all riders, with race prizes, (UCI winners welcome. The 65 mile course option has a contact-us/upcoming-events/2019-upcom- nutah.com 520-325-7978, [email protected], azcycling. jersey and medal), recreational rider prizes, timed hill climb with prizes., Nick Bowsher, ing-events/ org, saguarovelo.org finisher medals, and unique jerseys at cost. 801-610-9422, [email protected], wildfloweroutdoor.com September 12, 2020 — Warrior Woman Ride, Regional Road Touring September 18-20, 2020 — Silver State 508, 20% of UCI racers in 16 different age cat- egories qualify for UCI World Championships., Payson, UT, Join us for the 11th annual fully Mountain West Ultra Cup, Reno, NV, 37th August 15, 2020 — To the Moon and Back supported all women’s bike ride, choose Annual, Founded by John Marino in 1983 Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@ Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Located in the gmail.com, cachegranfondo.com between the 15, 30, 70 or 100 mile options. and Gran Fondos and recognized as “The Toughest 48 hours in High Uintas, four ride options: 150 miles, Remember that every woman is a wonder Sport,” This 508-mile bicycle race is revered July 18, 2020 — Iron Lung Ride, Huntsville, UT, Century, 75, 50, and 25. Ride back roads woman!, Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, the world over for its epic mountain climbs, 40, 80, or 100 mile options out and back of Duchesne County, very minimal traffic. [email protected], Carolina ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and starting in Huntsville with a solid climb up Free overnight camping. Elevations from Herrin, 385-218-9070, herrin.carolina@gmail. its reputation as one of the toughest but Old Snowbasin Road, down Trappers Loop, 6,522 to 8,150. Fully Supported Ride. 100% of com, warriorwomanride.com most gratifying endurance challenges avail- through Morgan and out to the top of proceeds go to Rapha House and Operation NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, able, bar none. Solo supported, randon- Big Mountain. Challenging climbing, with Underground Railroad., Karen Redden, 435- September 13-19, 2020 — Tour of Southern Utah, neur, two-person stage and open relay, and plenty of rollers and flats to recover. Utah 828-0467, [email protected], tothe- St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, four-person stage and open relay divisions. Triple Crank qualifier, along with LOTOJA and moonandback-events.com Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles and Beyond A Race Across AMerica (RAAM) Qualifier, per day. Opportunities to work part/ride part., Kokopelli Relay., Michelle Lyman, 801-941- August 22, 2020 — The Big Ride 156 (Suncrest), which traverses Highway 50, the Loneliest 5526, [email protected], ironlungride. Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ May 16, 2020 — Cycle for Independence, Boise, Road in America., Robert Panzera, 917-543- BCC SuperSeries, Draper, UT, This is a deriva- planetultra.com, planetultra.com com tion of the club’s annual big ride that has ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter 2670, [email protected], Jo Panzera, jo@ of the National Federation of the Blind, 10,25, ccsd.com, the508.com July 24, 2020 — Pioneer Day Antelope Island been designed and used as a final prepa- September 19-20, 2020 — Moab Century Tour, ratory ride for LOTOJA by some, or an epic Moab, UT, The Moab Century Tour sends and metric century (62.5 miles), individual SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, and team rides, routes begin in northwest September 19, 2020 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile UT, Meet at Westpoint Park SLC 1100 N 1800 capstone to a long summer of riding by oth- riders across Moab’s unique topography of Team Challenge, Boise, ID, New date! 15th ers. Come spend the day pushing your limits mountain passes, canyons, and the mighty Boise, supported ride. After ride burgers W to Antelope Garr Ranch. 50 mile option with all the fixings combined with socializing, annual team relay race from Boise to Sun starts at Station Park in Farmington. Free and seeing what you’re made of.This ride Colorado River. From gaining elevation into Valley. 200 and 100 mile route through chal- will not be marked. Study the map and be the La Sal Mountains (including “The Big music, festivities and prizes, Ramona Walhof, event - fee may be required to access the 208-336-5333, cycleforindependence@gmail. lenging mountain terrain. 200 mile route con- island. Self-supported with plenty of store aware of water stops. Navigation is recom- Nasty!”), to carving down red rock canyons, sists of 4 or 6 person teams and 100 mile route mended. We may have a SAG vehicle on and finishing along the Colorado River, this com, Allan Schneider, 208-870-4831, aas- stops. , BCC , [email protected], [email protected], cycleforindepen- either solo or 2 person teams. Participants bccutah.org the road; details of which will be announced event has landscape worth training for! Live finish with BBQ and Sawtooth brew in beauti- closer to the ride., BCC , roadcaptain@bccu- music, beverages, great food await you dence.org ful Ketchum., Katie Hedrich, 951-733-5198, July 24, 2020 — South Sevier Ram Ride, Monroe, tah.org, Jen Green, 435-562-1212, , bccutah. at the post-ride party. Join us in September May 17, 2020 — Santa Fe Century and Gran [email protected], lylepearson200. UT, 15 miles, 38 miles, and a metric Century. org when temperatures cool down, the fall foli- Fondo, POSTPONED, Santa Fe, NM, 35th com Start time is 6:30 a.m. Start & Finish location age comes alive, and cyclists from across the Annual. Beautiful scenery, outstanding food is Monroe Fire Station, Heather Newby, 435- August 22, 2020 — Ride for the Kids, Syracuse, country unite in red rock country to experi- September 20, 2020 — Oakland Grand Prix, UT, 100% of monies raised go to the MAKE-A- stops and very reasonable registration fees. 201-0138, [email protected], ence awe-inspiring landscapes. An annual Century, Half-Century, and 25 mile tours are Oakland, CA, Exciting multi lap criterium rac- facebook.com/ssramride WISH UTAH FOUNDATION. Ride to Antelope fundraiser to benefit cancer survivorship pro- ing in uptown Oakland CA for the 16th year. Island. Ride options: 25/50/100 miles, offered as well as two timed events: Gran grams, your registration includes a donation Fondo (100 mile timed ride), Medio Fondo USAC licensed., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, July 25, 2020 — Desperado Duel, Panguitch, UT, depending on skill level of the rider. Ride to Moab Healthcare Foundation. Groups use [email protected], www.velopromo.com Come and experience the flattest and best times available at https://www.raceentry. (50 mile timed ride). Enjoy massages, great the event to inspire fundraising for large and food and local craft beers following the 100 mile course and 50 mile option, we have com/races/ride-for-the-kids/2020/register small foundations. Ask how your beneficiary September 27, 2020 — Mt. Graham Hill Climb, also added a grueling 150 mile option for Ride begins at Syracuse Linda Vista Park rides., Matt Piccarello, 505-600-1840, ride@ Safford, AZ, 8 am, mass start, Nippy Feldhake can participate., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, santafecentury.com, santafecentury.com those training for the big 209 in September. 1800 W 2700 S, Syracuse, UT 84075 Breakfast, 435-260-2334, [email protected], III, 520-747-2544 , nippy-mr-smarty-pants@ Enjoy the scenery and virtually no traffic. lunch and drinks will be provided. Tons of juno.com, azcycling.org skinnytireevents.com May 17-June 13, 2020 — Death Ride Training Desperado Duel is one of the best Gran prizes given away in raffle., Devin Kingsbury, Ride Series, Markleeville, CA, Experience the October 3-4, 2020 — Nevada Senior Games Fondos in Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, 801-663-3267, [email protected] September 19, 2020 — Goldilocks Utah, breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra Cycling Races, Las Vegas, NV, Cycling com- [email protected], Margaret Gibson, , Brent Jones, 801-774-2801, 801-645-0247, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks is a roadways. Ride through wilderness areas petition for age groups: 50-94. 5 and 10k time 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle. [email protected], DJ Burton, dj@tnt- women only bike ride, with a gorgeous route with no traffic lights and just a few stop signs. trials, 20 and 40k road races, I-15 & US-93, 10 com, ridesouthernutah.com running.com, rcwilley.com/ride starting at Utah State Park and beautiful fall Choose your favorite passes or pick one of weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 mile miles north of Las Vegas, Joe Dailey, 775-461- July 31, 2020 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike August 22, 2020 — Sevier Valley Rooster Ride, six ride options., Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845- 9252, [email protected], nevada. route options, Goldilocks has a route that is 2453, [email protected], Michael Bayer, Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 26th Annual, 10pm. Richfield, UT, Sevier County in conjunction ‘just right’ for everyone! Bemefits Operation fusesport.com, seniorgames.net Open to participants of all ages and starts with Sevier County Trail Days is presenting [email protected], altaalpina.org/ Underground Railroad to end sex trafficking., training at the Antelope Island’s White Rock Bay. The a 33, 55, or 100 mile bike ride thru scenic Randy Gibb, 801-222-9577, randy@goldilock- Utah Road Touring and half way point is the historic Fielding Garr Central Utah. Event will be chipped, with sride.com, goldilocksride.com/gsl May 23, 2020 — Heartbreak Century and Ranch where refreshments are served. The fully stocked rest stops, great swag and Double Century, King of the Mountains entire route is 24 miles on an asphalt road., lunch. Medal and Tee Shirt provided. 33 mile September 19, 2020 — Golden Spoke, Utah Century Challenge, Frazier Park, CA, 100 Gran Fondos Neka Roundy, 801-451-3286, 801-451-3282, option has a 800 ft gain, 1,163 ft gain for Bike Month, Wasatch Front, UT, This third or 200 mile ride on the roads less traveled [email protected], daviscountyutah.gov, the 55 mile option, and 4,061 ft for the 100 annual cycling event features 100 miles in the Los Padres National Forest, Deborah May 10, 2020 — Amazing Earthfest Road Ride antelopebymoonlight.com mile option., Chad McWilliams, 435-893-0457, of interconnected trail systems across the Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. 435-421-2743, [email protected], Wasatch Region with multiple starting loca- to Grand Canyon, POSTPONED, Kanab, UT, July 31-August 1, 2020 — Saints to Sinners com, planetultra.com Sylvan 50-mile Road Ride to Grand Canyon traildaysutah.com/sv-rooster-ride/ tions from Provo to Ogden, Utah. This year’s Bike Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser theme also highlights the theme of the Spike May 30, 2020 — Tour d’Funk Treasure Valley National Park thru the North Kaibab National relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. August 29, 2020 — Cache Valley Century Tour, Forest. Meet at 78 South 100 East, Kanab, 150 celebration of the completion of trans- Ride to Defeat ALS, Eagle, ID, Join the FIRST Over 500 miles with elevations from 1500 Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. continental railroad. Rides of various lengths VIRTUAL and second annual “Tour d’Funk” 7:00 AM., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, richc- to 10500 feet. Race in teams through the Proceeds benefit Common Ground, a [email protected], amazingearthfest.org — with 100 mile, 75 mile, 50 mile, 25 mile, 10 Treasure Valley Ride to Defeat ALS to raise night, fundraiser event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds support their mile and 1.5 mile segments — will feature money to defeat Lou Gehrig’s Disease! May 16, 2020 — Nebo Gallivant Series, Salt Disease., Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@ adaptive cycling program. Richmond to connections with local communities around Register today (it’s FREE). Then join the Strava Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Nephi, UT, SaintstoSinners.com, Chad Neusmeyer, Preston, Idaho and back through scenic various historic and contemporary railroad app (it’s FREE) and connect with the Tour Self-supported 125- or 190-mile (200/300km) 801-856-7018, [email protected], terrain. Great last century before LoToJa!, themes. Some stretches of trail in Utah, Davis d’Funk Treasure Valley Ride to Defeat ALS ride into Sanpete County, along the shoul- SaintstoSinners.com Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, and Weber County, will also include rails Cycling Club. We are creating an event that [email protected], Sammie der of Mount Nebo. This is a timed brevet August 1, 2020 — Pony Express Century, Eagle to trails cycling paths. The rides are geared challenges you to raise awareness, fundraise, co-sponsored by the national organization, Macfarlane, 435-713-0288, Sammie@cgad- for fun and community engagement rath- and pedal that bike!, Eiizabeth Loomis, 208- Mountain, UT, Ride the routes of history as we ventures.org, CJ Sherlock, 435-713-0288, 435- Randonnneurs USA, held NW of Delta, Utah, pedal 100 Miles, 100K or 50K along the same er than competition, and are planned to 615-1458, [email protected], , webwa. Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear. 757-2889, [email protected], accommodate riders of all ages and abili- alsa.org/site/TR?fr_id=14172&pg=entry paths the Pony Express riders of yesteryear. CacheValleyCentury.com com, saltlakerandos.org Fully supported course and aid stations with ties., Heidi Goedhart, 801-783-8426, hgoed- [email protected], goldenspokeutah.org June 6, 2020 — Eastern Sierra Double Century, May 30, 2020 — Little Red Pre-Ride SuperSeries, SAG wagons, a finish line meal and some August 29, 2020 — Summit Challenge, Park City, California Triple Crown and Planet Ultra BCC SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Meet Mendon great views along lightly traveled roads. , UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit the September 19, 2020 — Up for Downs Century Grand Slam Endurance Series, Bishop, CA, Church for pre-riding the Little Red Route. Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- pavement for a 100, 80, 50, 25, or 16-mile Ride, Kaysville, UT, This is a non competi- 200 mile ride including Mammoth and Store stops for water and food. Free event., eracing.com, extramileracing.com road ride event in support of the National tive event that will take you on an amaz- June Lakes, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, BCC , [email protected], Jen Ability Center’s mission. All three fully-sup- ing ride through beautiful Northern Utah. [email protected], planetultra.com August 8, 2020 — The Ultimate Challenge ported routes of this event follow paved Green, 435-563-1212, pecan314@xmission. Presented by University of Utah Health Care, Starting at Pioneer Park in Kaysville you will com, bccutah.org roads in and around the beautiful Park City go on a 25, 50, 75 or a 100 mile ride up to June 7, 2020 — Elephant Rock, Roll Massif, Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted mountainside. This exciting event promises Castle Rock, CO, This year we have three June 6, 2020 — Ride the Gap Century, Parowan, by the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders to serve up a challenge for a wide range of UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country will follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage cycling levels and abilities. And don’t forget of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast with route before the pros start, with the same – all Summit Challenge riders who have a dis- a mileage option for every rider. Nothing like climbs and high altitude finish. This ride has ability can register and ride for free! The 100 a small town with big fun! Enjoy open roads earned the title of “America’s Toughest One and very little traffic., Joey Dye, 435-674- 3185, [email protected], Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbi- cycle.com, Ryan Gurr, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com June 12-13, 2020 — Raspberry Ramble Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, Reach Cyclists in UT, Self-supported 188, 250 or 375-mile ride in Cache Valley and southern Idaho. This is a timed brevet co-sponsored by the national organization, Randonnneurs USA., Richard 8 Western States! Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], saltlakerandos.org June 20, 2020 — Canyons of Cache SuperSeries, UT, ID, CO, NV, BCC SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Meet at Mendon Church for a route that climbs Blacksmith, and Sardine, loops to Brigham City and back over the north slope into MT, WY, AZ, CA Cache Valley., BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah. org, bccutah.org June 20, 2020 — The Huntsman Ride, Delta, UT, Huntsman SportsFest Run and Ride is mov- Advertise in ing to a virtual event for 2020, and we are asking you to join us. We have reimagined the event so that it is accessible to every- one, from anywhere. Although we can’t Cycling West! come together physically on June 20, we can make a difference through an exciting virtual fundraising experience dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. Virtual can Email: mean anything: any distance, any location, and any activity that is safe and fun for you/ [email protected] your family. Maybe a 10K trail run becomes a pickleball contest with your family., Jen Web: Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, jmurano@ huntsmanfoundation.org, huntsman140.com www.cyclingutah.com/advertising-info/ Late Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 21

road courses (44, 60 and 100 miles), one [email protected], absolute- August 29, 2020 — Tour de Fox Wine Country, September 19, 2020 — Tour de Vineyards, Roll early detection mammograms. Distances gravel/road route (32 miles) and one great bikes.net/taylor Fulton (Santa Rosa), CA, 70.2-mile, 52.4-mile, Massif, Palisade, CO, Choose between a lei- of 50, 35, 20, and 8.5 miles, Bruce Wayne, family ride (8 miles). , Tracy Powers, support@ 34.5-mile or 10.7-mile options. Proceeds from surely 23-mile route that follows the Palisade 208-851-2329, [email protected], pinkrib- rollmassif.com, rollmassif.com July 18, 2020 — Tour de Steamboat, Steamboat Wine Country will benefit The Michael J. Fox Fruit & Wine Byway and the more challeng- bontour.org Springs, CO, Annual bicycle event that Foundation to speed better treatments and ing 58-mile route that adds on a loop up June 13, 2020 — Tour of Two Forests , Santa brings together 1,200 cyclists for a one-day a cure for Parkinson’s along wtih the local and over the Reeder Mesa Climb with a October 3, 2020 — Levi’s GranFondo, Santa ride through beautiful Northwest Colorado, Rosa, CA, America’s Premier Gran Fondo. Clarita, CA, 200 mile ride, Deborah Bowling, GOALS Foundation to support special needs timed segment to challenge your legs and taking in Rabbit Ears Pass, Gore Pass, Yellow Options range from an easy 9 miles for kid- 818-889-2453, [email protected], children and adults sports and fitness., Bike lungs., Tracy Powers, [email protected], planetultra.com Jacket Pass, Stagecoach, Yampa and Oak rollmassif.com dos to a mammoth 117 miles to challenge Creek. Four different road ride routes: 26, Monkey , 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey. experts and professionals. Ride your bike June 13, 2020 — Gold Country Challenge and 46, 66, 116 miles, and a 100 mile gravel net, tourdefox.michaeljfox.org/winecountry September 26, 2020 — Mulholland Challenge, along the edge of the continent and meet Gravel Ride, Nevada City, CA, 55, 75, 100 route., Katie Lindquist, 970-846-9206, info@ September 6-October 23, 2020 — Redrock King of the Mountains Century Challenge, the sea., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, info@ mile options plus Big Brothers and Sisters tourdesteamboat.com, tourdesteamboat. Canyons Utah Bike Tours, Grand Junction, Agoura Hills, CA, The toughest Southern bikemonkey.net, www.levisgranfondo.com Gravel Ride with 10, 42, 63 mile options, , Bob com California Century with over 13,000’ of climb- CO, The Redrock Canyons is Lizard Head October 3-10, 2020 — California Coast Classic , , [email protected], Cycling’s original tour and became our most ing in the Santa Monica Mountains. Fully ncfattirefestival.com July 25, 2020 — Fondo on the Palouse, Moscow, supported / Chip Timed. 100 and 200 mile San Francisco, CA, The Arthritis Foundation’s ID, Starting at 0700 in Moscow, pick from 3 popular itinerary after it was featured in the 20th Annual California Coast Classic Bike June 14, 2020 — Death Ride Missoula Gravel, New York Times in 2010. It is a supported options, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, courses (15, 50, 100 miles) that build on them- [email protected], planetultra.com Tour is a scenic bike ride that takes place Missoula, MT, D.E.A.T.H. Missoula. Lot’s of selves to provide a touring experience of the lodge-to-lodge road cycling tour that follows over eight days and covers 525 miles along climbing, and probably some rain. Time to Palouse as its communities celebrate along a seldom seen route through the Redrock September 26, 2020 — Mountains to the Desert the coast on Highway 1. The Tour starts in get tough. It’s about finishing. 8am from the way., T-Jay Clevenger, 208-882-0703, fon- Canyon Country of western Colorado and Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 16th Annual, Ride the heart of San Francisco and ends on the Ped Bridge by UM., Shaun Radley, 406- [email protected], fondopalouse.org eastern Utah. It is a superb tour for inter- from the beautiful mountains of Telluride to the iconic strand of Los Angeles. , Shannon 219-1318, [email protected], mediate/+ riders offering unmatched scen- the incredible desert landscape of Gateway, Marang Cox, 909-489-2217, smarangcox@ thecyclinghouse.com, facebook.com/ August 1, 2020 — Tour de Big Bear, WIN Real ery and fantastic lodging., John Humphries, CO for the Just for Kids Foundation! Choose arthritis.org, , arthritis.org/events/bike-event events/186876325928571/ Estate Group, Sariol Legal, Sports in Science, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. your distance (72 miles, 101 miles, 104 miles or Big Bear Lake, CA, 10th Anniversary Edition, com, Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, lauren@ October 10, 2020 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, June 20, 2020 — RATPOD (Ride Around the 132 miles) and pass through golden aspens Southern California’s favorite ride! Features lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcycling- and brilliant red canyon walls to our desti- Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climb- Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, Now a vir- legendary aid stations, beautiful mountain guides.com ing, three States - Nevada, Arizona, Utah, tual ride: RATPOD is now RATPOD Unlimited nation at Gateway Canyons Resort., Katie scenery and spectacular summer weather. Geissler, 970-708-0566, director@justforkids- all in one spectacular day of cycling. Fully - Your RATPOD, Your way. You can ride any With 25, 50, 70, 106 and 109 mile courses, September 11-13, 2020 — Pedal the Plains, supported / Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, distance you choose, from anywhere you Kiowa, CO, PTP will take cyclists through foundation.org, justforkidsfoundation.org/ there’s a route for every cycling enthusi- sign-up-to-ride 818-889-2453, [email protected], are located all in support of Camp Mak-A- ast!, Chris Barnes, 951-970-6720, 909-878-0707, the host communities of TBA. Celebrates tristatesgranfondo.com, planetultra.com Dream. An oncology camp dedicated to [email protected], tourdebigbear. the agricultural roots and frontier heritage September 26, 2020 — Tour of the Moon, Roll ensuring those affected by cancer can live com, bigbearcycling.com of the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Learn Massif, Grand Junction, CO, Made famous October 10, 2020 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme with and beyond their diagnosis. With just a about farming and ranching, while experi- in the 1980’s Coors Classic and later in the Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike ride small donation you can be part of this now August 1, 2020 — Copper Triangle Alpine encing the culture, history and landscape of cycling movie American Flyers. Its legacy starting and ending at Kershaw-Ryan State national event all to honor those affected by Cycling Classic, Roll Massif, Copper Colorado’s high plains. The Tour incorporates continues as one of the premier road cycling Park. Cyclists visit the towns of Caliente cancer. RATPOD is usually a 130-mile one- Mountain, CO, The 79-mile loop crests three interactive on-route experiences by stag- events in the western United States., Tracy and Pioche, and three other state parks: day charity ride for Camp Make-A-Dream Colorado mountain passes – Fremont Pass ing rest stops on farms, posting educational Powers, [email protected], rollmassif. Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring (a cost free cancer camp). The ride takes (Elev. 11,318’), Tennessee Pass (Elev. 10,424’) points of interest and serving community com Valley. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile place in the beautiful Big Hole Valley of SW and Vail Pass (Elev. 10,662’) – for a total meals composed of locally sourced food. options. There is a Dutch oven dinner at the Montana., Courtney Imhoff, 406-549-5987, elevation gain of 6,500 feet., Tracy Powers, Also includes the Great Mustang Gravel 100 – September 27-October 3, 2020 — OATBRAN, end!, Dawn Andone, 775-728-8101, cathe- [email protected], rollmassif.com [email protected], ratpod.org, campdream. 80% on packed dirt or gravel roads, this route Lake Tahoe, NV, 29th annual One Awesome [email protected], parktopark- org will be fun and challenging for the gravel Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada! Following the pedal.com, lincolncountynevada.com/ August 8, 2020 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/ MT, Fully supported 83 or 44 mile bike ride expert or rookie! Proceeds from Pedal The 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe June 20, 2020 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, 8th which tours the breathtaking shoreline of Plains benefit The Denver Post Community to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported October 11, 2020 — Strawberry Fields Forever, Annual, ladies-only ride featuring five scenic Lake Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a Blues Foundation in support of the Colorado FFA motel style tour… limited to 50 participants., Watsonville, CA, 30,60, and 100 mile touring routes, from 10 to 100 miles. Roll-out begins at Festival Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Foundation and Colorado 4-H., Deirdre Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, loops of beautiful Santa Cruz and Monterey 6:00 am at Ross Park in Pocatello, ID. , DaNae Rescue. Starts at 8 am., Dejon Raines, 406- Moynihan, 303-954-6704, dmoynihan@den- [email protected], bikethewest.com Counties, CA. Sponsored by Cyclists for Young, 208-221-9300, spinderella33@gmail. 291-3635, [email protected], Pam verpost.com, ridetherockies.com com, spinderellaride.com Cultural Exchange, and includes rest stops, Boyke, 406-293-3556, info@letourdekooca- October 3, 2020 — Pink Ribbon Tour, Pocatello, support, full dinner (including strawber- September 12, 2020 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, June 20, 2020 — Mountain Experience nusa.com, letourdekoocanusa.com ID, Centered on building awareness for ries and fresh cream!) at the finish., Robert Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! breast cancer while raising funds for local Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], Challenge, Guffey, CO, Over 7,000 feet of August 8, 2020 — Stonewall Century Bicycle Race a coal fired steam engine that is over cancer patients and providing access to www.strawberryfields.org elevation gain, all on paved roads. Choose Ride, La Veta, CO, 17th Annual. This out-and- 100 years old. The event will accommodate 100, 75 and 50 mile routes. K & Q of the back ride offers cyclists stunning beauty and both road and mountain bike riders of all Mountain jerseys with STRAVA downloaded small-town vibe. Colorado’s scenic Highway ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, kyle.hor- for jersey competition or just ride for the fun of Legends (State Hwy 12) between La Veta [email protected], elynevada.net of it. Free commemorative patch, bib clips, and Segundo is the backdrop for 25-, 50- and lunch, massages, and t-shirts while supplies 102-mile routes, featuring up to 8000-feet September 12, 2020 — American Diabetes last. , Deborah Maresca, 719-689-3435, red- of climbing., Kent Hay, [email protected], Association’s Tour de Cure Colorado, Parker, [email protected], mountaintop- spcycling.org CO, Tour de Cure is an incredible experience cyclingclub.com for cyclists, runners, walkers, and extreme August 8, 2020 — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak ninjas! All routes end back at the Salisbury June 27, 2020 — Alta Alpina Challenge, Cycling Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, This Park Festival where community members Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtak- is an epic hill climb on Pikes Peak America’s are invited to join in the fun. If you have ing scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Mountain, starting at 9,390 feet and finish- diabetes you are the VIP of the day. Route Metric and Century options or pick one ing 12.42 miles later at 14,115 feet. There is options of 12, 30, 63, 100 mile routes, plus a or more of the famous Alta Alpina passes a timed race and gran fondo, with waves 5k run walk, Lindsay, Mark, Megan, Sasha , for a personalized ride (30 miles and up). starting at 6:15 am. 4725 feet of eleva- 720-855-1102 x7010, [email protected], Fundraiser for the Alta Alpina Cycling Club, tion gain., The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, [email protected], MTaub@diabetes. Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, social@ [email protected], Jeff Mosher, 719- org, [email protected], diabetes.org/ altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@ 634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], coloradotourdecure altaalpina.org, altaalpina.org/challenge PikesPeakCyclingHillClimb.org September 13, 2020 — America’s Most Beautiful June 27, 2020 — Wild Sierra Century and Metric, August 15, 2020 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtak- Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 29th Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia ing scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked Ride through wilderness areas with no traf- & Lymphoma Society Team in Training pro- rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to gram. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech fic lights and just a few stop signs. , Gregg rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, social@altaalpina. support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai (boat cruise - 35 mile fun ride TBD)., Curtis org, Michael Bayer, challenge@altaalpina. Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@ Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bik- org, altaalpina.org/challenge/century.html theartmuseum.org, Margaret Wimborne, 208-317-7716, [email protected], ethewest.com, bikethewest.com, bikeand- June 27, 2020 — Alta Alpina Challenge theartmuseum.org/Century.htm skitahoe.com 8-Pass Double Century, Markleeville, CA, The Toughest Single Day Ride in the World. August 16-22, 2020 — Yellowstone National September 13, 2020 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike Exclusive 8 Pass Jersey available for finishers, Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, Experience Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, 18th Annual ride Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, social@ the world’s first national park! 7-Day tour around Lake Tahoe’s 72 mile Shoreline. Fully altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@ includes 6 nights lodging/meals, guide ser- supported with rest stops, tech support and altaalpina.org, altaalpina.org/challenge vice, entrance fees, daily lunch en route, SAG. 72 miles, 4300 ft vertical gain. (Boat and more!, John Humphries, 970-728-5891, cruise and 35 mile fun ride TBD). Limited to July 11-12, 2020 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, [email protected], lizard- 2000 participants, Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, CO, The legendary Triple Bypass is 120 miles headcyclingguides.com 775-771-3246, [email protected], biketh- with 10,000’ of climbing and travels over 3 ewest.com beautiful mountain passes from Evergreen to August 16, 2020 — Cycle Magic Valley, Twin Avon, CO. 30, 75, 120 mile options, Sunday Falls, ID, Cycle Magic Valley is a virtual ride September 18-20, 2020 — Mavic Haute Route Gran Fondo and the infamous Double Triple this year. You will receive a cool swag Rockies, Haute Route, Boulder, CO, features Bypass, 240 miles!, Jennifer Barbour, 303- bag, special social distancing CMV shirt, two road stages (100-140km and 2500M+ 503-4616, [email protected], Kim and a 2020 CMV medal., Denise Alexander, to 3500M+ each) and a Stage 3 time trial., Nordquist, 303-249-6168, kim@triplebypass. [email protected], mavtec.org, www. The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@the- org, triplebypass.org bluecirclesports.com/EventDetail_Master. sportscorp.org, Doug Martin, 719-634-7333 aspx?meid=3244 Ext 1010, [email protected], Gretchen July 12-17, 2020 — Tour de Wyoming, Brett, 719-287-8489, contact.northamerica@ Thermopolis, WY, 24th Annual. Bike tour cir- August 29, 2020 — Venus de Miles, Lyons, CO, hauteroute.org, Micah Rice, micah.rice@ cling Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin with daily Venus de Miles is for all skill levels and fea- ocgroup.com, hauteroute.org/events/over- distances from 55 to 70 miles, Amber Travky, tures courses to accommodate any active view/mavic-rockies-2018 307-742-5840 , [email protected], woman – whether this is your first athletic cyclewyoming.org, tourdewyoming.org event or your hundredth. Choose among September 19, 2020 — GFNY Santa Fe, Gran a rolling 32-mile course, a 64-mile metric Fondo New York, Santa Fe, NM, The roads July 18, 2020 — Pepsi Cola Taylor House Benefit century, and a 100-mile century course. All of GFNY Santa Fe will take riders through the Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit ride in the courses go through beautiful Boulder spectacular and diverse terrain of the south- high-altitude cool pines of Northern Arizona. County. Fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars., west. Both routes start in downtown Santa There are 30, 45, 65, and 95 mile route Greenhouse Scholars , 303-459-5473, venus@ Fe. 81 and 55 mile courses, Michael McCalla, options., Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, greenhousescholars.org, venusdemiles.com/ [email protected], gfnysantafe. [email protected], Megan Roach, colorado/ com 22 CYCLINGWEST.COM Late Spring 2020

November 7, 2020 — Tour de Summerlin, Las is a flat straight paved road out along farm August 16, 2020 — Outdoor Divas Triathlon, Vegas, NV, 80, 40, 20 mile routes, circum- lands, 3.1 Mile Run on the Logan River Trail Longmont, CO, Union Reservoir, Sprint, navigates Las Vegas., Randy Mcghie, 702- under a canopy of trees. For those racers women only triathlon, Lance Panigutti, 303- Utah’s West Davis a gap with an existing trail. 252-8077, [email protected], Tour de who want to do it Olympic style they will 408-1195, [email protected], without- During construction, bikes Summerlin , [email protected], tourdesum- do it twice in an F1 format., Joe Coles, 801- limits.co and Mountain View merlin.com 335-4940, [email protected], cvsst.com, will have to take a detour. In Salt onhillevents.com August 22-23, 2020 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, November 8, 2020 — Canyon Belgian Waffle Tahoma, CA, The Lake Tahoe Triathlon is a Corridors to Get Bike Lake County, if construction goes Ride, San Diego, CA, Pain and suffering will July 11, 2020 — Logan Tri, Logan, UT, Cache favorite California Triathlon of many triath- commence at 7 a.m. featuring four waves Valley Super Sprint Tritathlon, Joe Coles, 801- letes. The venue, setting and course offer Facilities according to plan, cyclists along predicated on riders’ USAC categories. The 335-4940, [email protected], onhillevents. a truly beautiful and challenging experi- expo will remain open on Sunday throughout com ence. Join us annually the fourth weekend the Northeast Frontage Road on the duration of the event until the beers, in August in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California jeers and awards are distributed for all the July 12, 2020 — Mountain Man July Triathlon for a great race and a time of your life! Half Two projects that will enhance S.R. 201 between 5600 and 5200 day’s heroic efforts., Michael Marckx, 760- - Olympic / Sprint, Alpine, WY, 600 m swim Triathlon, 70.3, Olympic Triathlon, Sprint 815-0927, [email protected], across the Snake River!, 17km Gravel/Road Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Todd Jackson, cycling opportunities in Utah West will be redirected, with signs belgianwaffleride.bike bike leg through the East Alpine Foothills, and 530-546-1019, [email protected], pointing the way. See https://moun- 7km trail run along the Greys River. Finish in Kiley McInroy, [email protected], gained final approval – unless November 21, 2020 — Death Valley Century, , downtown Alpine. Benefits Alpine Fire & EMS, bigblueadventure.com Death Valley, CA, 50 and 100 mile options. Star Valley Search & Rescue and Star Valley someone sues to block them in tainview.udot.utah.gov/. Entry includes chip timing; fully stocked Medical Center Charitable Foundation, held August 22, 2020 — Valkyrie Multisport Relay, The West Davis Corridor in checkpoints along the route with water and in conjunction with Alpine Mountain Days, Park City, UT, The picturesque course pays the next six months. The Federal a great selection of food and snacks; roving Pam Wolfley, 307-885-5956, pwolfley@svm- homage to Utah’s spectacular Central Highway Administration and Utah Davis County, meanwhile, includes SAG support; tech tee and finish line award. cwy.org, mountainmantriathlon.org Wasatch terrain, passing through Jordanelle Start at The Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort., and Deer Creek State Parks, Wasatch Department of Transportation a new trail between I-15 in Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ July 12, 2020 — Boulder Peak Triathlon, Boulder, and Utah County, Uinta National Forest, planetultra.com, planetultra.com CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Boulder American Fork Canyon, and the commu- approved the Mountain View Farmington at the Legacy Parkway Reservoir, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, nities of Midway, Heber, American Fork, Multisport Races Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@with- Pleasant Grove, Highland, Cedar Hills, and Corridor in Salt Lake and Utah Trail extending north to the south- outlimits.com, withoutlimits.co Lehi., [email protected], counties that will eventually include ern terminus of Old Emigration July 12, 2020 — Mountain Man August Triathlon www.endurancesportssummit.com/valykrie- May 9, 2020 — Icebreaker Triathlon, Vernal, relay/ UT, Uintah Community Center at 9 am, 250 - Olympic / Long, Alpine, WY, 600 m swim a bikepath to accompany the entire Trail in Jensen Park in Syracuse, yard snake swim, 8 mile bike of moderate across the Snake River!, 17km Gravel/Road August 23, 2020 — Wild Ride Mountain Triathlon difficulty, and a 3 mile run. , Quin , 435- bike leg through the East Alpine Foothills, and (USAT American Tour Points), Wild Rockies north-south roadway. And they also with a crossing of I-15 at Park 781-0982, [email protected], uin- 7km trail run along the Greys River. Finish in Series, McCall, ID, Ponderosa State Park at Lane in Farmington. An overpass tahrecreation.org downtown Alpine. Benefits Alpine Fire & EMS, Payette Lake, 3/4-mile swim, a 18.5-mile approved the West Davis Corridor Star Valley Search & Rescue and Star Valley mountain bike and a 6.2-mile trail run, mass that will include bicycle passage to will connect the Kayes Creek Trail May 9-16, 2020 — South Davis Bike N Sprint Medical Center Charitable Foundation, held start at 9 am in the Park and the finish Duathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, in conjunction with Alpine Mountain Days, line festivities begin at noon with the racer the local bike trail. near Weaver Lane in Layton. The UT, Sprint starts at 7:45, Swim 350 yds; Bike Pam Wolfley, 307-885-5956, pwolfley@svm- feed and music. Kids triathlon (tentative) 12.02 mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint cwy.org, mountainmantriathlon.org to follow--2 different lengths, 13 and under., The Mountain View Corridor project also includes connecting between 2-3 racers, Novice: Swim 150 yds; Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockie- Bike 2.4 mi; Run 1.5 mi, Be at the start before July 18, 2020 — XTERRA Beaver Creek, XTERRA project currently includes nine Old Emigration Trail from 1300 America Tour, Avon, CO, The last of four [email protected], wildrockiesracing.com, 8:45amLocation: South Davis Recreation xterraplanet.com Center; 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-298- regionals in the XTERRA America Tour, fea- miles of striped bike lanes from North in West Point to 4500 West in 6220, [email protected], Cindy turing sprint and championship distance August 23, 2020 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@southdavisrecre- off-road triathlon options., Raena Cassidy, Boulder, CO, Summer may be coming Redwood Road to Old Bingham Davis County, then following 4500 ation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, south- 877-751-8880, [email protected], xter- to an end, but our tri season is still heat- davisraces.com rabeavercreek.com ing up! Join us at the Boulder Reservoir for Highway in Salt Lake County and West from 1300 North to the Weber the 13th Annual Boulder Sunset Triathlon, a bike/ped underpass at Redwood County border with Davis County May 25, 2020 — Murray Splash and Dash, July 18-19, 2020 — Donner Lake Triathlon, a local favorite. Includes olympic, sprint, TENTATIVE, Murray, UT, A youth and novice Truckee, CA, One of the best! The Donner duathlon, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k. Coupon Road and 2100 North in Utah to connect with the southern end of swim & run event for ages 5-85. Please Lake Triathlon is a favorite California Triathlon code: BSSCW2020, Craig Towler, 318-518- see Murray City Recreation for details., Jo of many triathletes. The venue, setting, and 7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, County. About four more miles of the 5500 West Trail. Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ course offer a truly beautiful and challeng- [email protected], www.bbsctri.com/ agegroupsports.com, www.mcreg.com, ing experience. Join us in July in Truckee, bouldersunset trail is scheduled to be completed The timeline calls for the con- murray.utah.gov California! Half Triathlon 70.3, Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, September 5, 2020 — Lookout Mountain next year extending north from struction to start next spring and June 5, 2020 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Price, Aquabike, Aquathlon |Duathlon, Todd Triathlon, Golden, CO, 525 Yard Swim, 10 Mile UT, Held under the Full Moon! Choose Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- Bike, 5K Run. Mt. Vernon Canyon Club just there. A future plan calls for two be completed in Winter 2024. See between a Kids Triathlon, 5k Run, Run-Bike ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigbluead- west of Golden, CO, Paul Karlsson, 303-960- Duathlon,Mini-Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, venture.com, bigblueadventure.com, don- 8129, [email protected], digdeeps- more miles of bike lane into Salt https://westdavis.udot.utah.gov/. Unicycle Triathlon or an off-road singletrack nerlaketri.com ports.com course, Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@ Lake City and four more miles lunatictriathlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com July 19, 2020 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin Tri Series, September 7, 2020 — Murray Youth and Boulder, CO, One of the fastest growing Family Triathlon, Murray, UT, A youth and south into Utah County to connect -Charles Pekow June 6, 2020 — Colorado Triathlon, Boulder, triathlons in Colorado. Challenge yourself novice triathlon for ages 5-85. Distances fol- CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Boulder at mile high elevation, Sprint, Olympic, and low USAT recommendations for each age Reservoir, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, Half distances. Coupon code: TBCW2020, group. Novice adults compete at the same [email protected], withoutlimits.co of the chief reasons for promoting Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, [email protected], distance as 11+ age groups. Please see Ebikes and Bikeshare: June 13, 2020 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA America Michelle Lund, [email protected], www. Murray City Recreation, call 801-264-2614, Jo ebike use in China: cleaner air. See Tour, Bellvue, CO, 1/2 mile swim in the clear bbsctri.com/triboulder Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ Quality Matters waters of Horsetooth Reservoir (Eltuk Bay), agegroupsports.com, mcreg.com, murray. The Role of Service Quality and then a 2-Lap (beginner friendly) 12.2 mile sin- July 26, 2020 — Steamboat Lake Triathlon, utah.gov Steamboat Lake, CO, Sprint Distance gle-track bike over rolling terrain, and across September 7, 2020 — South Davis Labor Day Perceived Behavioral Control in valley bridges at Lory State Park. Finish things Triathlon, Aquabike, & Stand-Up Paddle- Board Options at Steamboat Lake, Lance Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, If bikeshare programs want off with a fun and challenging 4.8 mile (8k) UT, Now a virtual race! Start at 8:00 am, Swim Shared Electric Bicycle in China: run through the clouds on single-track trails! Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits. people to ride ebikes, they’ve got com, withoutlimits.co 350 yds; Bike 12.02 mi; Run 5k, relay: Split , Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@with- the Sprint between 2-3 racers,Novice: Swim Does Residual Effects of Past outlimits.com, withoutlimits.co/#!__xterra-lory August 1, 2020 — XTERRA Indian Peaks, XTERRA 150 yds; Bike 2.5 mi; Run 1.5 miNovices start to provide good service – not just June 20, 2020 — Tribella Triathlon, Aurora, CO, America Tour, Eldora, CO, time trial start on at: 8:45amLocation: South Davis Recreation sell time. So found a study of 503 Behavior Matters? Women’s only tri, sprint, super sprint, Cherry a chilly 1000 meter swim, followed by a 600 Center; 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-298- Creek Reservoir, Lance Panigutti, 303-408- meter run to the transition area, a very hilly 6220, [email protected], Cindy ebike users in China done in 2018 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ 1195, [email protected], withoutlimits. but beautiful 22km bike ride on the roads Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@southdavisrecre- co and single track of the Eldora Nordic Center, ation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, south- pubmed/32306269. (The title may and finally a 7km run on the eastern trails davisraces.com but published this April by a series June 21, 2020 — Boulder Sunrise Triathlon, of the Eldora Nordic Center, Paul Karlsson, not be grammatical, but that’s how Boulder, CO, Join us in celebrating the start 303-960-8129, [email protected], dig- September 12, 2020 — Brineman Triathlon, of Chinese researchers. Whatever of summer in the triathlon capital of the deepsports.com TriUtah Points Series, Syracuse, UT, 4th annual. the translator put it.) country, Boulder, CO. An athlete favorite This event not only boasts a spectator friendly positive or negative experiences with its breath-taking sunrise swim, fast bike August 2, 2020 — Stagecoach Gravel Tri, swim, a bike course you’ve only dreamt of and smooth run course, all with the flatirons Steamboat Springs, CO, 0.5 mile swim, 16 and a fast/ flat run, but this year it’s also the riders had of previous ebike painted in the background. Includes olympic, mile gravel ride, 4 mile gravel run. Can the home of the first ever Olympic Course sprint, Relay, duathlon, Aquabike, 10k, and substitute a SUP leg instead of the swim.Also Utah State Triathlon Championship. Sprint, use didn’t matter. And improving -Charles Pekow 5k. Coupon code: BSRCW2020, Craig Towler, Gravel Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303-408- Olympic, and Long Courses, Brogg Sterrett, 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle 1195, [email protected], withoutlimits. 702-401-6044, [email protected], triutah.com service quality helped attain one co Lund, [email protected], www.bbsctri. September 12-13, 2020 — Desert’s Edge com/bouldersunrise August 7, 2020 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Helper, Triathlon Festival; Dirt Tri & Road Tri, Fruita, CO, June 27, 2020 — XTERRA Tahoe City, XTERRA UT, Held under the Full Moon! Choose The Desert’s Edge Tri Festival brings you two More Bikes Equals ence of bikeshare presumably America, Tahoe City, CA, Qualifying race for between a Kids Triathlon, 5k Run, Run-Bike days of racing, a weekend of camping with the XTERRA USA Championship. Triathlon and Duathlon,Mini-Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, other triathletes and their fans, and a fun end meant more people were riding, the Duathlon and sprint triathlon., Todd Jackson, Unicycle Triathlon or an off-road singletrack to the Colorado Tri Season. Desert’s Edge Safer Riding 530-546-1019, [email protected], course, Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@ weekend includes your choice of Off-Road rate of reported crashes with motor Kiley McInroy, [email protected], lunatictriathlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com Sprint (not eligible for points) or Off-Road Tri on Saturday, your choice of Sprint or Olympic vehicles declined an average of 13 bigblueadventure.com/event/xterra-lake- August 8, 2020 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah distance road triathlons on Sunday!, John The more bikes on the road, the tahoe/, xterraplanet.com Points Series, Park City, UT, 21st annual, Enjoy Klish, 970-744-4450, 573-366-3681, madness@ percent per annum after bikeshare everything from the wildlife and boardwalks safer it gets to ride them. At least June 28, 2020 — Ironman 70.3 Coeur D’Alene, madracingcolorado.com, DesertsEdgeTri. on the river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation was introduced, whereas it had been Coeur D’Alene, ID, Begins with a 1.2 mile swim com, madracingcolorado.com that’s what a study in Philadelphia in Lake Coeur d’Alene.A 56-mile winding Area at Jordanelle to the local country back- bike course follows with the run loop along drop of the towns of Francis and Woodland., September 12, 2020 — Harvest Moon Triathlon, hints at. An academic treatise pub- declining only one percent a year the shores of the lake to finish. , 303-444-4316, Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah. 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Featuring a Sprint, to gather as many checkpoints as possible July 11, 2020 — Cache Valley Super Sprint course is relatively flat, fast and scenic., Todd triathlons with water temps in the high 60’s to Triathlon, Logan, UT, Held at the Logan Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- Olympic, Duathlon, Aquabike, 10k and 5k and finish within the 8 hour time limit., Todd Aquatic Center. This race is a great pool ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigbluead- distances. Coupon code: KOKOCW2020, Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- low 70’s and air temps in the 70’s. This venue triathlon with a 500 meter serpentine swim, venture.com, bigblueadventure.com/event/ Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, [email protected], ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigbluead- is truly beautiful with mesas and buttes all 12.4 Mile bike on the Mendon Road which xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet.com Michelle Lund, [email protected], www. venture.com, bigblueadventure.com, great- around. Enjoy the red rock landscape of trailrace.com bbsctri.com/kokopelli Southern Utah. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, September 19, 2020 — Bear Lake Brawl October 3, 2020 — Las Vegas Triathlon, BBSC [email protected], southernutahtriathlon. Triathlon, St. Charles, ID, This race is a great Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, The com, onhillevents.com course. Bluest water in Utah and Idaho. This one and only Long course Triathlon, Duathlon is often called the Caribbean of the rockies. and Aquabike is happening at Lake Mead, October 24, 2020 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, In 2019 the course will go around the lake featuring iconic views of the lake that cannot BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, again for the Half and Full. This course is be experienced anywhere else. Featuring a This point-to-point race starts at Lake Mead primarily flat with rolling hills. 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BICYCLE ART Desert Riders - The Bicycle Art of Trenton Higley

(b. 1970) is a American Artist spe- figures placed in intriguing situa- shows in Jackson Hole Wyoming, is featured in an exhibition at 15th Artist: Trenton Higley cializing in beautifully handcrafted tions or simply posed in a Landscape, Park City and Salt Lake City Utah Street Gallery in Salt Lake City in representational figures, landscapes strike a pleasing balance between and countless commissions, his art- Spring 2020. The gallery is located Title: Desert Riders and narrative works in oil and water- the classical and the contemporary. work has been in many collections at 1519 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT Medium: Oil on canvas color. His paintings are part of his desire to including Robert Duvall and Stetson 84105; 15thstreetgallery.com Size: 36” x 36” Often set within and around the be in the outdoors riding his bicycle inc. Find Trenton’s art here: trenton- Wasatch Mountains near by, his or skiing with his family. higley.com. Artist bio: Trenton Edwin Higley timeless paintings of strong alluring Along with solo, joint and group Upcoming show: Trenton’s work

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