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BIKE MONTH May is Bike Month! month. Part of the National Bike Challenge!, (bikeleague.org). National Bike to School Day Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@ gmail.com, provomayor.com/2015/04/28/pro- By Dave Iltis National Bike to Work Week is is May 4, 2016. Ride your bike vo-bike-challenge/ from May 16-20, 2016. This is a to school, and arrive refreshed and May 2, 2016, Bicycle Rodeo and Cruiser Ride, 1124 4th Ave Utah Bike Month, Riverdale , UT, 6:00pm at Salt Lake City, UT 84103 May is Bike Month! And it’s time time to leave the car at home, leave ready to study. Riverdale Elementary School as part of the city’s Live Fit Program. Registration is free for to get out, ride your bike, celebrate, the bus pass in your pocket, and ride The National Bike Challenge Riverdale residents, their friends, and families. www.cyclingutah.com starts May 1 and runs through May Cruiser ride too!, Micheal Staten, 801-589-2686, and pedal to work, school, church, on your bike to work. The week culmi- [email protected], riverdalecity.com/ www.cyclingwest.com the road, in the dirt, racing or just rid- nates with National Bike to Work 31. It’s a great way to highlight your departments/recreation/Bike/Bike_Week.html May 2-30, 2016, Monday Night Night Ride, Utah Phone: (801) 328-2066 ing along! In Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Day on Friday, May 20, 2016. Casual participation in riding this month. Bike Month, Provo, UT, Joaquin Park, 400 E For details, see nationalbikechal- 400 N, 9 pm every Monday in May., Aaron Montana, Nevada, and surrounding Friday is now Bike Friday! Look Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail. Dave Iltis, Editor, Publisher, & states, there are a ton of events hap- for Bike Week events in Bozeman, lenge.org. com, bikeprovo.org Advertising The annual Cyclofemme Ride May 4, 2016, National Bike to School Day, Utah pening this month that are fun and Boise, Reno, and Utah. Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to climb [email protected] takes place worldwide on May 8, out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on encouraging for all cyclists. In Utah, there are a number of your way to school., None , noemail@cyclingu- 2016, Mother’s Day. This is a low tah.com, walkbiketoschool.org/ready/about- David R. Ward, Consultant and Bike Month was established in other planned Bike to Work Days key ride for women to ride together. the-events/bike-to-school-day Founder 1956 and is a month long celebration throughout the month. See the cal- May 5, 2016, Ogden Bike Park Shindig 2016, Utah Look for rides in Utah in Salt Lake Bike Month, Ogden, UT, Fundraising event [email protected] of the bicycle! In Utah, the Governor endar below for details. Join your and party to benefit the Ogden Trails Network City, Provo (on May 7), and many and The Ogden Bike Park May 5th 5:30-8:30 declares May is Bike Month each fellow citizens and politicians to pm - The Front Climbing Club 225 20th St, other locations (see cyclofemme.com Contributors: Ben Simonson, encourage more people to ride to Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ogden- Michael Gonzales, Wayne year. Nationally, festivities are lead for a full list). If you can’t find a ride city.com, ogdencity.com, facebook.com/ by the League of American Bicyclists work. events/1071396846232542/ Cottrell, Lukas Brinkerhoff, near you, the website has details on May 7, 2016, Cyclofemme Ride, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, Join us for the Third Annual Charles Pekow, Ian Scharine, how to organize your own. CycloFemme ride. We are teaming up with David Ward, Dave Iltis, John the Provo Bicycle Collective and Provo City The Ride of Silence is a ride to to make this ride a great. This will be a casual Higgins, Russ Hymas, Ken remember fallen cyclists – those who ride for all ages. The ride will start at Center Street and University Ave. at 2 pm the City Christensen, Cimarron Chacon, have been killed or injured while Buildings and will take a nice slow paced 5 CrawlingSpider.com, Jamie mile ride around Downtown Provo ending riding their bikes. Rides are held in at Joaquin Park., Heather Skabelund, 971- Morningstar, Rod Kramer, 404-1557, [email protected], Jennifer silence and the ride of silence poem Messenger, [email protected], Chris Magerl, Jackie Tyson, is often read before hand. Look for cyclofemme.com Tom Diegel, Heather Nielson, May 7, 2016, Ogden Bike Swap, Utah Bike Month, Angie Harker, Selective-Vision. rides in Salt Lake City and Provo, Ogden, UT, Ogden Bicycle Collective is host- ing a Bike Swap9 am - 5 pm, 936 28th St., Josh com, Stephen Morningstar, Utah; Prescott, Arizona; Las Vegas, Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity. Nevada; and Heyburn and Boise, com, Clint Watson, 801-997-0336, clint@ogden- Chelsey Hancock, Eric Schramm, bikecollective.org, bicyclecollective.org/loca- Crawlingspider.com Idaho. If you want to create your own tions-a-hours/ogden/item/474-ogden-bike- swap-may-7th-2016 ride, or find information on rides not May 7, 2016, Bikes and Trikes, Utah Bike Month, Assistant Editor: Lisa Hazel listed in our calendar, see rideofsi- Provo, UT, Memorial Park, 800 East Center Street, time TBA, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207- Coach’s Corner Editor: Mark lence.org. 6879, [email protected], bikeprovo.org Deterline There are events including bike May 8, 2016, Cyclofemme Ride - Performance Bike Shop, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, swaps to brewery tours to bike to UT, The most happening thing in Salt Lake City Distribution: McKibben and in the rest of the world on May 10th is a work to bikes for kids. 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Checks 9:30 AM‚ Safety Brief 9:45 AM (Must be present!)‚Äì Ride starts at 10:AM‚Äì Helmets are required‚Äì Those under 13 must be accompa- nies by an Adult‚Äì Please bring a spare tube, if you don‚Äôt have one we stock most tubes but please call first. ‚Äì Have Fun!, Performance , 801-478-0836, pbs128mgr@performanceinc. com, cyclofemme.com May 10, 2016, Bike to Work Day in Provo City, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Historic County Courthouse (west lawn) off of University Avenue/Center Street in Provo, Utah. Free food, bike swag, and bike safety checkups. Police Escorted Bike Ride with Mayor Curtis begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp and is approx. 3 miles long around town. Breakfast Stations hosted by employers, large and small, across the city., Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, [email protected], Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail. com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com Heidi Goedhart, UDOT’s new Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, rides May 11, 2016, Bikes vs. Cars Movie, Utah Bike Month, Park City, UT, 7 pm, part of Park City Film through Salt Lake City’s trend setting protected intersection at 300 S. and Series, Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave, Director , 435-615-8291, director@parkcityfilm- 200 W. The Bike Month banners will be up throughout May to celebrate series.com, parkcityfilmseries.com the bicycle! May 12-14, 2016, Weber Pathways Weed Days, Photo by Dave Iltis Utah Bike Month, Eden, UT, Partnership with USFS, focused on eradicating invasive weeds between cars and bikes. Ride details with for the 2016 ride season will be showcased to including puncturevine, Dyer’s Woad, Star routes on the website provided. 5/19/16: the public along with free shuttles and food. Thistle. May 12 - Huntsville Guard Station 6620 Richfield, 5/20/16: Cedar City, 5/21/16: Come enjoy one of the greatest places to ride E. 100 S. Huntsville, 9 am to 1 pm; May 13 29th Enterprise, Keri Gibson, 801-243-7571, kgibson@ in Utah., Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ St. Trailhead, Ogden, 9 am to 1 pm; May 14 utah.gov, Jack Lasley, 801-450-8232, jlasley@ ogdencity.com, ogdencity.com utah.gov, roadrespectutah.org Eden - Eden Bowery, 2150 N. 550 E. Eden, 9 am May 22-27, 2016, Flagstaff Bike to Work and to 1 pm - with art and craft show, barbeque, May 19, 2016, Bicycle Pit Stops, Utah Bike Month, School Week, Bike Month, Flagstaff, AZ, Bike to and Dyer’s Woad demonstration, Rod Kramer, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Morning com- work, record your commute, win prizes!, Joe 801-393-2304, [email protected], muter pit stops throughout Salt Lake City on Shannon, 928-523-1740, joseph.shannon@nau. weberpathways.org popular bicycle routes.¬†Snacks, safety info, edu, Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flagstaff@ May 13, 2016, Ghost Ride, Utah Bike Month, bike maps. See facebook the week before for absolutebikes.net, flagstaffbiking.org Provo, UT, Friday the 13th Ghost Ride, spon- locations., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@ bikeutah.org, Salt Lake City Transportation , May 24-29, 2016, Gear Up for Bike to Work Week, sored by Provo Cycling Ghost Tours, Joaquin Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Come Park, 400 E 400 N, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207- 801-535-6630, [email protected], bikeslc. com, facebook.com/bikeslc tune your bike at the Collective to get ready 6879, [email protected], bikeprovo.org for bike to work day. 3-9 pm weekdays, 12-7 May 14, 2016, SLUG Cat, Utah Bike Month, Salt May 20, 2016, National Bike to Work Day, Utah Saturdays, 12-5 Sunday., Davey Davis, 801-328- Lake City, UT, Alleycat race. Registration from Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to climb 2453, [email protected], bicycle- 4-5 at Saturday Cycles. Event from 5-7 pm., out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on collective.org Angela Brown, 801-487-9221, angela@slug- your way to work., None , noemail@cyclingu- tah.com, bikeleague.org May 27, 2016, Bike To Work Day, Utah Bike Month, mag.com, John Ford, 801-487-9221, johnford@ [email protected], Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club by Greater Prescott Bicyclists Coalition, Eric Park City, UT, Meet at Basin Field House and slugmag.com, slugmag.com , [email protected], gallatinvalleybicycle- Post, , rideofsilence.org May 20, 2016, Ogden Mayor’s Bike to Work Day, Doubletree Hotel at 7 am., Heinrich Deters, club.org, gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org/com- May 14, 2016, Get Into the River Festival, Utah May 18, 2016, Ride of Silence, Bike Month, Las Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, Ride to Work 435-649-8710, 435-659-1188 , hdeters@parkc- munity-events/bike-to-work-week/ Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Come learn Vegas, NV, Ride to honor dead and injured with the Mayor - We will meet the Mayor ity.org, mountaintrails.org, basinrecreation.org about the animals and habitats supported by at the South end of the Dee Events Center May 18, 2016, Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, cyclists. Register 6:00 until 6:50 in the parking May 31, 2016, Salt Lake County and City Mayor’s the river and how communities and individuals Parking lot 1300E 4600S on his ride into work Salt Lake City, UT, Cyclists will take to the lot of the Regional Transportation Commission Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Salt are enjoying it each and every day. There will at 8am, the group will ride with the mayor to roads, escorted in a silent procession to honor of Southern Nevada Building (RTCSN) at 600 Lake City, UT, A mellow ride with Salt Lake be educational and recreational demonstra- South Grand Central Parkway south of the the Ogden amphitheater (343 25th st) for a cyclists who have been killed or injured while County Mayor Ben McAdams, Mayor Jackie tions during the festivities. Bring your bikes, intersection of South Bonneville (Alta Drive) breakfast hosted by Ogden City, Threshold cycling on public roadways, meet at 6:30 at Biskupski, South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood, your strollers, and your walking shoes and and South Grand Central Parkway. Ride starts Gives, UTA , and WOBAC. Can’t make it up to the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake and other local municipalities under police experience the Jordan River Parkway, Jen at 7., James Little, , rideofsilence.org ride with the mayor? Then just pedal on down City. Ride leaves at 7 pm. Bike ride at 10 to 12 for breakfsat. See you there! Food served until escort. Breakfast, music, and more at 7:15 am, Parsons-Soran, 801-502-6794, getintotheriver@ mph, mostly flat or minimum grade, about 11 gmail.com, getintotheriver.org May 18, 2016, Ride of Silence, Bike Month, Boise, 10am, Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ beginning at Sugar House Draw by 1300 E. in miles., Tegan Feudale, 717-503-4275, tegan@ ID, Ride to honor dead and injured cyclists. ogdencity.com, ogdencity.com, facebook. Sugarhouse Park. Bike ride begins at 8am and May 14-20, 2016, Reno Bike to Work Week, bikeutah.org, rideofsilence.org Camels Back Park at 6pm, ride folloed by a com/events/1080722501970185 ends at the Salt Lake City and County Building., Bike Month, Reno, NV, Bike to Work in Reno. Road Safety Forum., Lisa Brady, 208-761-8507, Alison Weyher, [email protected], Tara Olson, May 18, 2016, Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, May 21, 2016, Bike Day with the Mayor of Rides, Events, Prizes, Perks. Log your miles., Bike Provo, UT, Join cyclists worldwide in a silent [email protected], rideofsilence. 801-535-6167, [email protected], slco. Washoe , [email protected], bikewashoe. Springville City, Utah Bike Month, Springville slow-paced ride ¬†in honor of those who have org, biketreasurevalley.org org/bicycle, slcgov.com/biketoworkday org City, UT, 10:00 a.m. bike ride with the Mayor been injured or killed while cycling on public May 18, 2016, Ride of Silence, Bike Month, around town. Opening of the Splash Pad at June 11, 2016, Bike Prom, Utah Bike Month, May 16-20, 2016, Utah Bike Week, Utah Bike roadways. Dixon Middle School, 750 W 200 Heyburn, ID, Ride to honor dead and injured the Springville Civic Center to follow the ride. Salt Lake City, UT, Bike Prom, the Bicycle Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Week-long festi- N., Lucy Ordaz, 801-787-4384, lucyo@provo. cyclists. , Kim Walton, 208-678-3764, , rideofsi- Springville Civic Center - 110 South Main Street, Collective’s annual fancy shindig. Pierpont val with bike races, Bike Bonanza, Bike to edu, rideofsilence.org, facebook.com/even lence.org Free food, bike swag, and bike safety check- Place, 163 W. Pierpont Ave. Wear your prom Work Day, and more., Dave Iltis, 801-328-2066, ts/850656535006205/851159871622538/ ups., Rod Oldroyd, 801-491-7684, roldroyd@ outfits. Pre-prom ride: 6:00pm starting at May 19-21, 2016, Road Respect Southern Utah [email protected], cyclingutah.com/ springville.org, springville.org Pioneer Park., David Davis, 801-328-2453, info@ May 18, 2016, Ride of Silence, Bike Month, Tour, Road Respect Bike Tour, Utah Bike Month, event-calendars/bicycling-events-swaps-and- bicyclecollective.org, bicyclecollective.org, Southern, UT, The Road Respect Bike Tour festivals/ Prescott, AZ, Ride to honor dead and injured May 21, 2016, Ogden Bike Park Spring Trail Jam, bikeprom.com cyclists and to honor Amber Harrington who is a series of organized rides (free to pub- Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, 10am - Top of 9th May 16-21, 2016, Boise Bike Week, Bike Month, was killed by a drunk driver in 2015. Organized lic) focused on roadway safety and respect street at the Ogden Bike Park, 3 new trails build Boise, ID, A celebration of cycling in all of its forms, Boise Bike Week take place in the mid- dle of¬†National Bike Month and recognizes National Bike to Work Day¬†on Friday¬†May 20th. There is something for everyone: Mountain bike clinics, gravel rides, movies, women’s rides, Bike to Work Breakfast, Market rides and commuter seminars. It all culminates with a big block party on Saturday May 21st in downtown Boise. Come ride with us!, Lisa Brady, 208-761-8507, tvca@biketreasurevalley. org, boisebikeweek.org, biketreasurevalley.org May 16-20, 2016, Bike to Work and School Week, Utah Bike Month, Logan, UT, Encouraging cycling with information booths at the CVTD Transit Center and USU. Refreshments, tune- ups and educational materials. Everyday throughout the week from 7:30 - 9:30 am., Aggie Blue Bikes, 435-797-8139, [email protected], Dayton Crites, 435-755-1646, dayton.crites@ cachecounty.org, trails.cachecounty.org, aggiebluebikes.org May 16-20, 2016, Utah Bike to Work Week, Utah Bike Month, All, UT, State employees across Utah are being encouraged to use their bikes to get to work this week. This could include using their bikes in conjunction with public transportation as a means of reducing single- occupancy vehicle trips. This effort is a way to raise awareness about active transporta- tion options available to commuters. , Heidi Goedhart, 801-964-4564, hgoedhart@utah. gov, udot.utah.gov May 16-20, 2016, Bozeman Bike Week, Bike Month, Bozeman, MT, Celebrate bike commut- ing with the Bozeman cycling community the week of May 16 ‚Äì 20. There will be morning stops each day and an end of week party on Friday!, Alex Lussier, [email protected], Megan Lawson, 406-570-7475, meganmclaw-

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COMMUTER COLUMN Commuting With Dogs - Tips for Riding With A Canine

Owen brings Albert to his job at Qualtrics in Seattle. His commute is 5 miles each way. Photo by Chelsey Hancock

Jamie rides to work with Chorney each day. Chorney is on a short leash attached to the rear rack. Photo by Stephen Morningstar

and easy 2.5 miles each way through distracted when a critter crosses the By Jamie Morningstar side streets and bike trails. street or a dog barks from behind a Chornaya, or Chorney for short, fence. I know that for my safety and Owen Hancock and I work for is a six-year-old black Labradoodle. hers it is imperative that Chorney Qualtrics, an Internet software com- She’s a very affectionate, very ener- can’t pull me off-course if she bolts. pany based in Provo, Utah. In addi- getic dog. Cycle commuting with The no-pull harness ensures that tion to the fast-growing startup perks Chorney was borne out of necessity Chorney has to stay with me even like catered lunches, casual offices, for two reasons: if she’d rather go check something Chorney is on a short leash attached to the rear rack with a carabiner. and sweet equity, Qualtrics boasts 1. I get to work by bike and if else out. Photo by Stephen Morningstar a special benefit: dog-friendly cam- Chorney was going to come to work, puses! As long as the dog is (reason- she had to get there by bike as well. About Owen and Albert work in a cute little backpack. Before pack was natural. Dogs love sticking ably) well-behaved and (reasonably) 2. Chorney has a lot of energy. Owen moved from Utah to Seattle committing to a pack, Owen did a their heads out of car windows, and well-groomed, man’s best friend is At six, she’s only just getting over last February to help Qualtrics open lot of research because he wanted the backpack provides Albert with welcome at work. her puppy wiggles. And if she was up a new engineering office. During something that was low-profile and the same experience. Owen started I love working in a dog-friendly going to survive hanging out at my the first year, he commuted between stylish. He found the perfect pack using the backpack with Albert when environment, even though I have desk for eight or ten hours a day, she Provo and Seattle every week while online from Timbuk2 called “The he was a puppy, initially introduc- to apologize for the occasional bark needed to run off some energy in the his wife was finishing up pharmacy Mutt Mover.” It is different from ing him to it with lots of treats and in the background when I’m on the morning. school at the University of Utah. other backpacks because the dog praise. After the first ride, Albert was phone with a customer. Dogs add an Chorney is a medium-sized dog About the same time, Albert sits sideways in the pack rather than hooked. affectionate, casual, playful vibe to and a great runner, so I knew that joined Owen’s family. Albert is a backwards. The only downside to the Now, whenever Owen grabs his the office. I’m also grateful to be able with some training and practice she fourteen-month-old white Maltese. Mutt Mover that Owen has found is helmet Albert knows that it’s time for to spend the day with my pup rather would do well running alongside He is a small dog, weighing about that the bag doesn’t have a built-in a ride. Albert walks over to the pack than leaving her home alone. my bike as I rode. There are sev- 14 pounds. laptop holder. However, Albert is and waits for Owen. And if Owen As cycle commuters, however, eral products created specifically Owen’s apartment in West Seattle small enough that he can slide his takes too long getting ready, Albert Owen and I faced a challenge - how for riding with a dog, such as the is about 5 miles from the office, laptop case right next to Albert in gets impatient and will paw at the could we maintain a regular sched- WalkyDog, but in the end I found which doesn’t seem like much, but the pack. backpack until it’s time to go. ule of biking to the office and also that a short 24-inch leash clipped to during rush hour the drive can take Owen’s Mutt Mover has seen a take advantage of the Qualtrics dog- my rear rack with a carabiner was more than 30 minutes! There are Starting Out - Owen’s Training lot of mileage. He uses the backpack friendly workplace? Where there’s a the best equipment for us. The leash alternate commuting options such Process when riding his bike and also when will, there’s a way. is long enough that Chorney can get as busses and a water taxi that can Albert is a professional commuter, commuting by bus, train, and even by out of the way of my pedals but short make the commute easier, but biking accompanying Owen to work and airplane! If Owen is going anywhere About Jamie and Chornaya enough that she can’t get around in actually is the fastest way for Owen flying on planes since he was 8 with Albert, he makes sure to take the I work in the Qualtrics Provo front of the bike to trip me up. to get to and from work. Plus, when weeks old. Starting training young backpack because he can put him in office. I live in nearby Orem and The key to successfully riding Owen rides his bike he doesn’t have has definitely made the process eas- the pack to go into a store or restau- commute by bike year-round (see the with Chorney is a no-pull harness. to worry about parking, toll roads, or ier and now Albert is used to being rant. Thankfully, Owen and Albert March 2014 Cycling Utah Commuter Chorney is a pretty well-trained dog, road rage, he reaps the health ben- schlepped around town in his pack. have only been turned away once! Column). My daily commute is quick but she’s still susceptible to getting efits, has fun, and most importantly Teaching Albert to love the back- spends time with Albert! Albert accompanies Owen to MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 5

Starting Out - Jamie’s Training to pull me over, but we both wobbled he attaches his helmet in addition to Process a bit to regain our composure, which front and rear lights on his bike. I knew that cycling with Chorney was especially nerve wracking to me As for Chorney and I, we cycle had the potential to be dangerous, so as we were in the center lane and commute year-round and she needs many days before our first commute exposed to traffic on both sides. very few weather-based pieces of we started off with simple rides up equipment. I do have booties for and down our street and around the Catastrophes Averted - Owen Chorney to wear in the snow, but block. Owen and Albert have only had most of the time we go without At first, Chorney was understand- one major accident. They were unless it’s icy and I’m afraid that ably nervous around the bike, but descending a hill during heavy traf- her paws might get cut. Thanks to once she started getting comfortable fic and came to embedded light-rail her furry coat she doesn’t need any with staying on my right side and tracks. Usually Owen slows down extra layers in the cold except for a not straining too far ahead or falling and crosses the tracks perpendicu- reflective vest that I put on over her behind we began training with vocal larly, but because of the heavy traffic harness if we are riding in the dark commands. he was trying to match speed with or at dusk. Before I slow, stop, or turn I tell the cars and didn’t cut over the tracks The biggest weather issue for Chorney what’s going on. I tell her at a sharp enough angle. His front tire Chorney is hot pavement. Wisdom “slowing” or “turn right” and I’m not got wedged in the gap, and Owen fell says that if you can’t comfortably saying that she can actually discern over the handlebars, head-first, into hold your hand on the pavement for her right from left (although, who oncoming traffic. 10 seconds, it’s not safe for a dog to knows, sheep dogs do far more!) but Fortunately, Owen reacted quick- walk on either. Sometimes Chorney at least she knows that if I tell her ly and moved out of the way in time, and I will hang out at the office a we’re stopping or turning she needs but when he stood up he realized that little later on summer afternoons to to pay attention. Albert was no longer in the backpack. give the worst of the heat time to dis- Albert had jumped out during crash, sipate and sometime my husband will Catastrophes Averted - Jamie run across the street, and was waiting pick Chorney up on his way home Chorney and I have ridden hun- patiently for Owen on the sidewalk. from work if the pavement is too dreds of miles together with only two The backpack has a built-in collar hot for her to run. I can also put her incidents. hook to prevent the pooch from jump- winter booties on during the summer The first was completely my fault. ing out, but that day Owen hadn’t to protect her paws. We were riding to the park, not our restrained Albert before leaving on usual commuting route, and I turned his commute. That day was the last Well Worth the Trouble right a little abruptly and without time Owen left Albert unhooked, and When Owen’s hunched over his giving Chorney the notice she was there have been no further incidents. bike, riding up and down the Seattle used to. I turned right into her and hills in the rain, he admits that there we tumbled to the ground. Bike, rider, Bad Weather Advice have been times that he wishes he and dog were all fine and I took it as Although Seattle is notorious for didn’t have Albert weighing him a good lesson in preparing myself rain, it rarely pours. True Seattleites down. At those times, Owen simply and my dog before turning, espe- don’t let a little rain stop them, so has to look back at Albert’s smug cially when on an unfamiliar route. rain or shine Owen rides with Albert. face, tongue out, and realize how The second was this winter during Owen keeps a towel at work for much Albert loves every day’s com- a slushy, sloppy day. Chorney and I Albert so he can dry off his face when mute. had navigated to the turn lane on a they arrive, and Owen can always Owen’s favorite part of the com- fairly quiet side street and were slow- opt for the bus on days with truly mute is waiting at stoplights. At least ing to turn left. A car buzzed around bad weather. twice a week someone will pull up us on the right and disturbed a pile Visibility in the rain can be a next to Owen and Albert on their of slushy snow, making a big sound problem. In addition to Albert’s bike or in their car and ask to take a that surprised both me and Chorney. white head sticking out (which actu- picture. His cuteness is irresistible! She spooked and bolted. Thanks to ally does a pretty good job of draw- As for me, it’s a little extra work the no-pull harness she wasn’t able ing attention), Owen has a light that to ride with Chorney. I don’t get to zip in to work at top speed and have to take it even slower when she tires. I have to prepare her for turns and stops. I have to protect her and myself from unleashed dogs that come up to us when we’re riding on bike trails. Commuting with a dog definitely does have its annoyances. But when I pull her harness out in the morning and she sits up on her back legs so I can more easily get her harness on, when I see her running next to me with her big doggy smile, and when she’s napping peacefully in her bed next to my desk at work, I know that riding with a dog truly makes commuting communal.

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EVENT PREVIEW Bike MS to Celebrate 30 Years with Ride in June highlights? What is the difficulty By Dave Iltis level? What are the length options each day? April 21, 2016 – Bike MS, a Bike MS: This two-day event two day bike tour organized by the is based out of the Cache County Multiple Sclerosis Society of Utah Fairgrounds in Logan, Utah and will hold their 30th anniversary ride offers route options for all levels of on June 25-26, 2016 in Logan, Utah. cyclists. Riders can choose to ride as The ride consists of two days of little as 45 miles one day or as much cycling through the beautiful roads of as 150 miles over both days. Cache County. The ride raises funds Day one’s course heads north for research on multiple sclerosis, towards Idaho and is relatively a disease that damages the myelin flat with options of 45, 75, or 100 (nerve sheath) and can cause mus- miles. On Sunday, cyclists can take a cular impairment, extreme fatigue, 20-mile option or a 50-mile option of blurred vision, and numbness. the beautiful ride up Blacksmith Fork We asked Melissa Mathews of the Canyon and still enjoy lunch with us MS Society to tell us more about this back at the fairgrounds. year’s event. Cycling West: Tell us about the Cycling West: This year is the mission of the ride. How do you use 30th Anniversary of Bike MS. What the funds that are raised? Bikes and riders of all types are welcome at the MS Bike Tour. special festivities and themes will Bike MS: Bike MS: Harmons Photo by Bike MS Utah you have this year? Best Dam Bike Ride is Utah’s larg- Bike MS: Our theme this year est cycling fundraising event with on Saturday and three Rest Stops on Logan. Cyclists ride for the personal Event Details: June 25-26 — Bike is “Throw Back Thirty” to celebrate 2,000 cyclists raising over 1.5 mil- Sunday provide a place for riders challenge, the camaraderie of riding MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride our 30 years of Bike. We want to lion annually. Our Bike MS helps to stop and relax with a beverage together and for the cause – a world , Bike MS, Logan, UT, Join thou- celebrate our heritage, our cyclists to fund critical research and help and snack. Lunch is provided for all free of MS. There is extra support sands of cyclists from around the who have been riding with us for 30 provide programs and services to cyclists and there will be entertain- for riders with MS. We encourage region and celebrate 30 years of Bike years and really capitalize on the 80’s assist the 1 in 300 people in Utah ment at the lunch rest stop. We will everyone to ride, no matter what MS: the premier fundraising cycling decade. impacted by the disease. There is also have great support from our level! This isn’t a competition and series in the nation raising funds for a We are encouraging our Rest Stops no cure for MS and it is not known local Bike Shops to assist our cyclists we look forward to seeing all levels world free of MS. The Bike MS expe- throughout the ride. of participants. to also celebrate the 80’s. Harmons, what causes it, but today there are 13 rience offers route options ranging our presenting sponsor is hosting a disease-modifying therapies that are from 45 to 150 miles over two days Rest Stop at the 30-mile mark to cel- helping to change the course of the Cycling West: What is the best Cycling West: Is there anything and is friendly to all abilities with ebrate our 30th Anniversary with an disease and helping people with MS way to participate in the ride? Is there else that you would like to add? 80’s band. We will have other bands live more active lives. Prior to 1993, extra support if needed for riders Bike MS: We are looking forward rest stops every 8-12 miles. Camping, and entertainment as well throughout there were none. with MS? to celebrating our 30th Anniversary meals, and entertainment based out the event. Bike MS: Cyclists and volun- with our participants and encourage of Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 S Cycling West: What are the rest teers come from throughout Utah, everyone to register and start fund- 500 W) in Logan, Melissa Mathews, Cycling West: Tell us about the stops, lunch, and support like? and other states to ride through- raising. 801-424-0112, melissa.mathews@ courses for each day. What are the Bike MS: The seven Rest Stops out beautiful Cache Valley, up in nmss.org, bikemsutah.org MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 7

CYCLING AND THE LAW Car Insurance for the Cyclist

By Russ Hymas and Ken Christensen

I’ve heard that my personal car insurance can pay for my damages if I’m hit by a car on my bike. Is that true? --Justin H., Ogden, Utah.

It is true. If you are hit by a car while riding your bike, there are cer- tain insurance coverages available under your personal car insurance policy, as long as you haven’t waived them. Two critical types of coverage that should never be waived are unin- sured motorist coverage and under- insured motorist coverage. Both uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages are available only when the driver of the car carries a major- ity of responsibility for causing the collision (i.e., the cyclist must be less than 50% at fault). However, another important type of coverage, person- al injury protection, is available to cyclists injured in any vehicle colli- accident. All vehicles in Utah are provide much-needed financial pro- sion – regardless of who is at fault. required to carry PIP – and that cov- tection. Although UM/UIM cover- Uninsured motorist coverage erage applies to any cyclist hit by a ages are optional, we believe all (UM) applies in cases involving a car. PIP benefits include a minimum cyclists should consider them man- “hit & run,” as well as collisions of $3,000 to cover medical expenses, datory before getting out on the road. where the at-fault driver has no insur- as well as up to $250 per week for We suggest cyclists carry $5,000- ance. Your own auto insurance car- lost time from work due to injuries $10,000 in PIP benefits, and $250,000 rier offers UM coverage, which will sustained in the collision. PIP can limits for both UM and UIM, but pay for your medical bills, lost time also cover payment for household never less than $100,000 for each. If from work, and pain and suffering services and funeral benefits. The your policy limits are less, call your in these situations. Afterward, your insurance company for the driver insurance agent and make the change insurance will likely seek reimburse- in a car vs. bicycle accident will be before your next ride! ment from the irresponsible driver. responsible for the primary PIP ben- Underinsured motorist coverage efits listed above. However, once that (UIM) is important in circumstances PIP coverage is exhausted, you can where the at-fault driver carries auto often make a secondary PIP claim insurance, but the insurance limits under your personal car insurance Ken Christensen and Russ Hy- aren’t high enough to pay for all policy for additional benefits benefits mas are avid cyclists and Utah your damages. For example, a driver if your PIP limits are higher that the attorneys at UtahBicycleLaw- turns in front of you and you’re other party’s. yers.com. Their legal practice catapulted onto the asphalt, tearing Most people only think about is devoted to helping cyclists in- your rotator cuff. Your medical bills their car insurance when they’re jured in collisions with motor ve- after surgery and physical therapy behind the wheel of their own car. hicles. They are authors of the are $45,000, while the driver only As a result, many cyclists don’t real- Utah Bicycle Accident Handbook had $25,000 insurance limits. In this ize that if they’re hit while on their and are nationally recognized le- case, your own UIM coverage can bike, the availability of PIP benefits gal experts on cycling laws and make up the difference. makes seeking immediate medical safety. Personal injury protection (PIP) care much less daunting. And the applies in any bicycle vs. vehicle cyclist’s own UM/UIM coverage can 8 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

COACH’S CORNER What to Expect in Your First Season of Competition are only focused on winning and not Just remember, if you’re doing all By Heather Nielson on being present in every moment, of those things right, you’re setting you will miss out on so many oppor- yourself up for a better chance to In part 1 of “what to expect in tunities to get better as an athlete succeed than if you only focused your first season” of serious riding in and vastly improve your chances of on winning in the end. ‘Be’ in every the April 2016 issue of Cycling West success in your next competition, or moment of the race. / Cycling Utah, I went over the basic even one you’re in the process of logistics of competing and participat- competing in. Expect to adjust your goals ing in organized events. If you don’t For example: let’s say you’re The previous subject leads per- plan for contingencies, they can cost doing your first event, and you know fectly into this one: adjusting your you that big win or an enjoyable day! that you need to work on your group goals. Learn to adjust your goals all In this second part, I go over some awareness to better understand how the time; not just after an event! If deeper, more mental, and physical to navigate among your competitors you are truly living in the moment, aspects of competition. – who to pay attention to, when to reading the other athletes around respond to a move, when to use fea- you, their strengths and weaknesses, Expect to ‘lose’ tures on the course to your advantage, dealing with changing weather con- Ok, I admit this is a negative etc. Use that first race to practice ditions, accidents, and changes in ter- headline, but I want to get across the moving smoothly around and up in rain, you should be constantly adjust- The Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium in West Valley City, Utah is a reality of endurance sports competi- the group, staying safe, communi- ing your goal(s). You need to always great place to learn bike racing techniques and tactics. The C flite is shown tion. Whether you’re a runner, tri- cating to those around you, adjust- be asking yourself: “Am I in the here on 4-19-2016. In Idaho, try the SWICA Criterium Series. athlete, mountain biker, recreational/ ing your position smoothly instead position I need to be in right now to Photo by Dave Iltis, CyclingUtah.com century/gran fondo cyclist or bike of reacting when there’s a crash or reach my goal?” If you need to con- racer, the odds of winning are not a sudden move around you, get- serve energy, are you taking a break and use others’ weaknesses to your expectations, and the less reactive 50/50 like in a football or basketball ting comfortable competing closely when you should be, or are you con- advantage. you’ll be in the middle of the race. game. I would strongly encourage next to and behind other riders, and stantly reacting to everyone around Following your event, I would That way, you can make decisions you before you participate in your pacing yourself during long efforts. you, thereby using more energy than still recomment a mental debriefing clearly and at the right moments, and event, to write down some very spe- Honestly, these skills take years to necessary to get a ‘result’? How do of some sort. Refer back to your writ- quite frankly the more you’ll actually cific goals. It can be one or it can be master, so don’t get discouraged if you want to be positioned before ten goals and assess honestly whether enjoy participating! several (though I suggest limiting you’re not the smoothest, most effi- and in the middle of key moments you reached them or not, what you Research the details of an event: your list to three or less). cient and tactical athlete in your on the course, given your strengths would do differently, what you would time, distance, location, number of There are so many things to learn first event! I’m not saying don’t try and weaknesses versus those of your change, and what you need to do participants, level of competition, every time you compete that if you to win; of course you want to win! competitors? Utilize your strengths for next time. Writing things down course profile, when and where on is a very powerful yet vastly unde- the course lie the main ‘features,’ rutilized tool in helping to ‘re-wire’ such as climbs, turns, descents, neural pathways in learning, devel- etc. Start thinking about how your opment and behavior. Do more than strengths and weaknesses as an ath- just visualize or talk about things, lete match up to the course and the and do a written review after you’ve other competitors, as well as how spoken to your coach, team director you need to compete in order to give and/or team captain. Do it within a yourself the best chance at getting few days after your event, but not a ‘result.’ The ‘result’ you want is, necessarily right away, in order to again, up to you, and will be a goal allow for perspective, and to allow you need to set beforehand. inflamed emotions to subside. Then I hope both these articles help leave it...in the past. Onward. you stay positive and focused dur- ing your first season. And remember, Expect to be nervous there is always something to learn, I remember my first season of always someone faster, and always bike racing; I would be nervous the entire week before an event. Now another goal to reach. Learn to enjoy I’m only nervous the hour before, the journey without getting obsessed and I try to keep that nervousness with the ‘end,’ because competition at the optimum level of intensity in sports and life doesn’t end after (yes there is such a thing as optimal the finish line; it ends when you quit. nervousnss). You don’t want to be too relaxed or overconfident, and Heather Nielson is a USA Cy- you don’t want to be so nervous that cling Level 3 coach, has worked your whole body is shaking on the with all levels of cyclists across start line. a wide age range and has been Looking back, I believe that the coaching since 2010. She is also main reason athletes get nervous is a cat 1 bike racer racing at the because of all the unknowns. I would elite/national level and is cur- suggest spending some time the rently the operations manager at week(s) before your event preparing Cycle University in Seattle WA. yourself for what to expect. The more You can find her on her website you know about what to expect, the ridempowered.com on Twitter less nervous you’ll be, the more real- @ridempowered & on Instagram istic you’ll be with your goals and @ridempowered MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 9

ENDURO RACING Deer Valley Resort to Host Fourth Stop of the 2016 SCOTT Enduro Cup on August 28th its existing mountain biking trail sys- time of a designated stage. One male Angel Fire, NM - June 11-12 tem. During the summer of 2015, and one female racer will win the Sun Valley, ID - June 23-26, in they built the incredibly popular flow prime awarding each a $100 cash collaboration with the Ride Sun trail, Tidal Wave, and made improve- prize. Valley Bike Festival ments to many existing trails. Deer Sun Valley, ID, (June 25-26) Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Valley is continuing their expansion and new this year, Angel Fire, NM, UT - Aug. 28 this summer, 2016 with a new flow (June 11-12) races are now officially trail called Holy Roller. Fresh berms, sanctioned by the North American For registration information, visit rollers and jumps will leave no Enduro Tour (NAET). This acknowl- endurocupmtb.com. Registration is edges both races as qualifiers for the question as to why the International open to men and women, profes- Enduro World Series. Read the press Mountain Bicycling Association sional and amateur adults and juniors release. (IMBA) dubbed Park City, as a Gold- ages 13-18. Riders can choose to par- ROTOR, the Spanish bicycle Level Ride Center, an honor that ticipate in a single race or purchase a component company with offices in was reconfirmed in 2015. See https:// season pass. In addition to race entry, www.imba.com/ride-centers/current/ Utah has signed on as a sponsor of the SCOTT Enduro Cup. ROTOR all registration fees include an event park-city. The SCOTT Enduro Cup will be held at Deer Valley Resort in 2016. is known throughout the world of T-shirt, lunch and lift tickets (where “With the extensive upgrades to Photo by Eric Schramm cycling for creating innovative, out- applicable). In order to collect points our mountain bike trails, it’s a great of-the-box products and is working to qualify for the Enduro World stop of the 2016 SCOTT Enduro time to expand our event offerings to expand outreach in the U.S. Series, racers will need to obtain an Salt Lake City (April 15, 2016) Cup Season,” said SCOTT Bike as well,” said Deer Valley Events SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by EMBA license through EWS. and Promotions Manager, Carrie - The SCOTT Enduro Cup present- Marketing Manager Zack Vestal. Vittoria 2016 Race Schedule For more information, visit endu- Westberg. “We are thrilled to be able ed by Vittoria announced that the “SCOTT is very familiar with the Moab, UT - May 7 rocupmtb.com final stop of the 2016 race season. quality of trails and terrain offered to showcase our trail system and sup- Deer Valley Resort will host the Park at the Resort as it is closely located port the SCOTT Enduro Cup series.” City, Utah race on Aug. 28, 2016. to our North American headquarters The SCOTT Enduro Cup pre- Registration will open for the Park in Salt Lake City, UT. Deer Valley sented by Vittoria will award $12,000 City race stop on Friday, April 22. will provide a great finish to the race cash to the podium place finishers Support Your Registration for Moab, UT (May 7), season.” in the open class at each race stop. Angel Fire, NM (June 11-12) and Deer Valley Resort enlisted Podium place amateur riders will be Sun Valley, ID (June 25-26) are cur- world-renowned bike park develop- awarded with product provided by Local Bike Shop! rently open. ment company, Gravity Logic, to race sponsors. Vittoria is sponsoring “We are excited to see Deer embark on the resort’s largest-ever a prime, the Vittoria Bolt, at each Valley added as the fourth and final investment to modernize and update race location for the fastest downhill 10 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

BIKE TOURING Bike Touring Around Capitol Reef National Park

There are many “gates” to ride through in the Waterpocket Fold. Photo by Tom Diegel

to the east. It also offers a fine, ated a big west wind that blasted us 3000-foot ski line if you are lucky through the park and along Highway enough to catch the combo of the 12 towards Hanksville, which enabled dirt road not being snowed in or a us to get some decent miles despite recently-melted grease fest and still starting our weekend Saturday morn- have enough snow to ski its dramatic ing driving from Salt Lake. Not far east face. While on that ski tour we from Hanksville we came across a Desert slickrock, a fast road, and Boulder Mountain looming in the distance. noticed that our access road con- funky little house/farmstand with a Photo by Tom Diegel tinued on up and over a high pass, sign that said “homemade pesto!” and we thought “that would make a on it; being a sucker for farmstands viable. Sometimes those aspects By Tom Diegel are compatible, and sometimes they aren’t…… It was Memorial Day weekend A few years ago we had the and we wanted to do a quick south- opportunity to ski 11,500 foot Mount ern Utah bike tour, but 3 days is not Ellen, the highest point in the Henry much time to do a nice loop (and loops are always nice, in any kind of Mountains, which loom impressively ride) and many of the great stretches over Hanksville (apparently Henry of desert bike touring are a little long, wanted his formal name attached to so we had to do a little research on the mountains, and his nickname what might be both appealing and attached to a hardscrabble little

Lonely roads and sublime views are the norm. Photo by Tom Diegel

wayside that’s best known for its good bike tour sometime” and didn’t and good local food we pulled in, milkshakes on the way home from give it much thought again until we and after some amount of holler- Lake Powell). The Henries have the were looking for a nice 3 day loop in ing finally found the proprietor; a distinction of being the last mapped the southland, remembered that road, classic aging hippie organic farmer range in the US, which is indicative and thought it would be a good con- who seemed a bit out of place near of their relative remoteness, and are a duit from one side to the other. Hanksville. After spending way too We started our loop – which was high island poking out of some of the essentially a bulged-out loop around CLASSIFIED AD: most dramatic desert environments Capitol Reef National Park – in Trans-Utah Mountain Bike Tour in the world, with the Waterpocket Torrey, and a storm in the north cre- a.k.a. “The Hayduke Trail” Fold to the west and Canyonlands Lizard Head Cycling Guides Experience southern Utah’s most remote and otherworldly back- of-beyond moonscape on a 420- mile point-to-point mountain bike expedition spanning from Kanab to Moab. Explore the Grand Staircase Escalante, Capitol Reef N.P., the Henry Mountains, Lake Powell, the Canyon country abutting the Dark Canyon Wilderness, the Abajo Mountains, Indian Creek, and finally Lockhart Basin. One & Two Week Options Available. Tours Depart in May & September. Call 970-728-5891 or INFO@ LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 11

A 2.5 day tour around Capitol Reef National Park with a climb over Boulder Mountain and a stretch on the Burr Trail. Base Map courtesy of Benchmark Maps from the Utah Road & Recreation Atlas.

but also a coupla cold beers, so our find that the Grill hadn’t yet opened until you ride it, and the realities of a decision got made for us. for “the season” (isn’t Memorial Day 3000 foot climb and a “descent” that Most everything is great about southern Utah bike touring…..but sand can With fresh morning legs and lon- “the season?”) and all we were able to has some additional climbs in it can be a challenge! It’s not too bad on the Notom road, fortunately. ger sections of hard clay we made find to fuel us up for the last grind up be a bit harsh with heavy bikes and Photo by Tom Diegel short work of the rest of the Notom and over Boulder Mountain were a tired legs. But we chugged along and much money with him buying jars dusty descending got us down to road, then turned up the famous couple of muffins. But probably just soon enough we were on the final of pesto, organic kale and arugula, the Notom Road, which is a north- “Muley Twists” section of the Burr as well; the burger, beer, and piece coast down into Torrey. etc. I couldn’t help but notice that he south connector between Highway Trail that ascended up to the mesa of banana cream pie that we likely In hindsight it was a bit of an had some nice pastureland and adja- 12 at the east entrance to the Park that was the Fold. On top it turned to would have mowed into probably ambitious route for what was essen- cent outbuildings, and if you’ve ever and Bullfrog Marina on Lake Powell. pavement, and we rolled onward and would have hurt more than it would tially a 2.5 day tour at 170 miles and driven through Hanksville during a Though we knew it was not paved upward toward Boulder, where we have helped. over 11,000 feet of climbing, but windstorm you know that it also be in that section (the northernmost 10 knew the famed Burr Trail Grill was We had driven over Boulder it was clearly doable and there are pretty brutal sandstorm, and those miles of it is paved) we assumed awaiting us, since we were running Mountain many times and never rid- ways to make it shorter or just take buildings looked like pretty good that it was well-traveled enough out of food (in anticipation of the den it, despite saying every time: another day (and be strategic about windbreaks with no sand upwind. and it was spring so there wouldn’t Burr Trail Grill). Hitting Boulder in “We gotta ride this!” As always, you water). And make sure the Burr Trail “Uh, it’s late in the day and we are be much sand to slow us down. mid-afternoon we were surprised to never really get a true sense of a road Grill is open! looking to camp soon; any chance However, ‘twas not the case that year. we could camp here in your pas- Periodic bits of hard clay were inter- ture in the lee of one your build- spersed by hundreds-of-yard sections ings?” fully anticipating that he’d of quad-crushing, snail-slow sand, say “Sure! No problem!”, especially and it was tempting to turn about after we’d bought probably most of to go north on the Notom road and his week’s worth of sales at his little make our loop considerably smaller. shop. To our surprise, however, he However, the other main goal of said “No, can’t do that.” Huh? As our loop was to ride the famous touring cyclists we’ve become so Burr Trail that climbed up onto and accustomed to gracious people we traversed that magical Waterpocket meet along the routes that we were a Fold, the thought of going forward bit stunned to be turned down. But through maybe??? less sand that so it goes, and we wobbled a couple we didn’t know sounded better than of miles down the road and found backtracking through the sand that shelter behind a cliff for a decent- we did know, and we wanted to make enough campsite. our tour longer rather than shorter, at There aren’t too many opportuni- least at that point. Plus there was a ties in these parts to do 6000 foot campground listed on the map, and climbs, but starting in Hanksville and we figured there’d be water there, ending at Bull Creek Pass is all of a because…hey, it’s a campground! 6400 climb on a gravel road. Though We rolled into the campground it was a short trip and therefore we late in the day, pretty whupped but didn’t have a ton of food, we were a happy to have made it through a big little nervous about our opportunities effort, and since the following day to find water, so were toting a fair bit was our last and we felt really far of weight as we ground slowly up from our starting spot we hoped to into the Henries. It was a longggg get some water and keep on “rolling” haul, but at least it got a fair bit (pushing?) down the road towards steeper towards the end! Finally we the Burr Trail. However, a quick topped out at the pass and took in the lap around the loop of sites did sweeping desert views that we had not yield any water spigots, and we seen a few years prior on our ski tour. realized that “primitive campground” Originally we had thought that we’d was code for “no water for thirsty take the opportunity to hike up to the cyclists.” We sat down for a snack south peak of the Mount Ellen ridge- to evaluate our options, and just then line, but after the long climb on the we heard the rumble of a truck roll- bike and our desire to find a decent ing up towards us and soon enough camp we elected to bounce down the a camper appeared that had a nice west side of the pass. couple in it who were not only happy 5000 feet of bumpy, rocky, and to share a couple of gallons of water 12 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

HEALTH Determining Your Ideal Body Weight for Cycling: Weight Loss vs. Power Gain can negatively affect your health and and even more to gain by simultane- By Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN performance. But if you are nowhere ously getting stronger, but achieving near these body fat ranges and have an ideal race weight happens with If you ride bikes regularly, espe- a goal to lose weight, then losing a smart decisions and hard work. cially up the unavoidable hills of few pounds in body fat can lead to our glorious state, you likely have a big difference in your strength on Editor’s Note: Look for a guide experienced the simple physics that the bike. to reaching your ideal body weight in body weight can have on perfor- Cycling West this spring. mance. The concept seems simple: So, which is more important, the more or less you weigh, the more losing weight or gaining power? If you want to determine your or less energy it will take to pedal For novice cyclists and/or experi- FTP, ideal P:W ratio, and/or get your bike. But that doesn’t mean it’s enced racers who are carrying around a nutrition plan to achieve these easy to achieve, let alone to know more than 10 extra pounds, losing numbers, give me a call! what weight is best for your body, weight and gaining power are equal- your gender, your riding style, etc. ly important and equally achievable. Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN has The purpose of this quick article is This also means that heavier cyclists a Master’s degree in nutrition to help you determine your ideal can make bigger improvements in with an emphasis in sports di- power:weight (P:W) so you can feel their P:W ration because they have etetics at the University of Utah. strong without putting yourself at more room to attack both parts of the She is a Registered Dietitian, the nutrition coach at PLAN7 En- risk of being malnourished. equation. It’s a matter of being real- istic as well as honest with yourself. durance Coaching, and races for Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling Is there one ideal body weight Find the spot where you can maintain team. For individual custom nu- to strive for? your desired weight without losing trition coaching, you can reach Rule of thumb equation for appro- performance. In short, there is a lot Breanne at 801-550-0434 or bre- priate weight is to take 100 pounds to gain as a cyclist by reducing your [email protected]. for the first 5 feet of height (for weight, including climbing faster, women) and 106 pounds (for men). Then, add 4-6 pounds per inch of height above this base (women), and 5-7 pounds per inch (men). Now, this can be used as a baseline calculation, but there is a lot of variability. There is a fine line between what we want to be striving for and what is realistic. What I mean by this is that we must consider the fact that there is a point where losing too much weight can lead to loss of strength on the bike. Power Profile Chart. Use this chart to determine typical power outputs Therefore, it is important to factor in (watts/kg) for different categories of cyclists. Republished with permis- your power:weight (ratio) when try- sion of VeloPress from Training and Racing with a Power Meter, 2nd Ed. ing to determine your personal ideal by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan, PhD. Learn more at velopress.com/ body weight. power.

Everyone’s always talking kilogram of body weight. A power to keeping your weight constant about power:weight weight ratio of 4 to 4.5 is equivalent •Keep your power output constant By definition, the P:W ratio is to a competitive Category 2 racer. A while decreasing your weight the formula used to determine your power to weight ratio of 5-6 would •Increase your power output while strength compared to your weight, put you in the range of a Category 1 also decreasing your weight. and it’s the great equalizer when elite professional (according to Andy comparing riders of different sizes. It Coggan’s power profiling chart, dis- Two important aspects of this is calculated by dividing your body weight in kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 lbs) played in this article). equation are the loss of body fat into average watts for a given range. Since P:W is determined by the while maintaining or increasing lean For example, if you can produce 300 simple formula power (watts) ÷ mass muscle mass and strength. However, watts for your functional threshold (kg), hopefully even the most non- there are limits to how much you power (FTP), and you weight 74 kg mathematical readers can appreciate can or should lose in body fat as (163 lbs), your power to weight ratio that there are three ways to increase well. The minimum body fat range is 4.05 at your FTP range. This means your power-to-weight ratio: for men is 6% and for women is you can generate 4.05 watts for every •Increase your power output while 14%. Dropping below these ranges MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 13 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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ADVOCACY 2016 Mike and the Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee Bike Book For Kids is News for May 2016 Now is the Time for Bicycles Released In yet another progressive and groundbreaking move by the Salt Lake SALT LAKE CITY (April 27, County Bicycle Advisory Committee, April’s meeting hosted the yearly By Phil Sarnoff 2016) – The new Sprint to the Finish executive committee elections. Kate Sturgeon served as the board’s first Activity Book for elementary-aged female chairperson through the 2015 year and she announced that she Many of you are probably aware of the population projections for Utah children has been produced just in would step down from that position in May. The committee was asked to over the next 35 years. Here is a quick overview of the statistics from a time for the final month of school elect a successor and it wisely chose Betsy Byrne to serve as the 2016-17 study by the Utah Foundation (http://www.utahfoundation.org/uploads/ across Utah and National Bike chair. The committee now has elected women to lead it in consecutive rr720.pdf). Month. This 18-page, full-color years! booklet was created by Larry H. SLCBAC operates with a generous annual budget from the county Approximately 85% of Utah’s population currently lives along the Miller Tour of Utah and University and uses this funding to support improvements and outreach concerning Wasatch Front. From 2010 to 2050, the populations in the four Wasatch of Utah Health Care. Illustrations bicycle development in the county. Measures to assist the County Mayor’s Front counties is expected to increase significantly: from the popular Mike and The Bike objectives of increasing ridership, safety, education and providing better •Weber County - up 72% (from 231,236 to 398,699) children’s book series are used to facilities are considered in use of these funds. By sending board members •Davis County - up 52% (from 306,479 to 465,664) share creative lessons on geography, to events such as the National Bicycle Convention in Washington D.C. and •Salt Lake County - up 61% (from 1.03 million to 1.66 million) nutrition and bicycle safety. Parents the Utah Bike Summit, the committee develops valuable networking with •Utah County - up 136%. (from 516,564 to 1.22 million) and teachers across the country are other organizations as well as gains experience and perspectives on other invited to download the Sprint to the cities’ approaches to integrating bicycles as a part of their communities. The projected increase for many other counties across the state is even Finish Activity Book and supporting Results of these conferences benefit County development of a master plan more significant educational documents from the Tour that includes biking and walking as integral parts of how the future of Salt •Washington County - up 242% (from 138,115 to 474,567) of Utah web site (Experience sec- Lake County will accommodate population growth and use of transporta- •Wasatch County – up 225% (from 23,530 to 76,389) tion). The booklet will be distributed tion networks. •Tooele County – up 171% (from 58,218 to 157,821) this year at the Tour of Utah. The county is engaging in an ambitious and vital segment of its devel- •Summit County – up 143% (from 36,324 to 88,334) Throughout the activity book, opment which will determine how its cities will handle growth during the young cyclists Mike and Lucille, next 10-15 years. Several public meetings will be held to collect input and The reason I bring this up is because of a healthy level of concern for from Mike and The Bike, offer chil- ideas that will guide neighborhoods to better commuting paths and safer what Utah will look like in 35 years. These increases in population will dren a guided tour of each stage of roads and streets. By participation in these sessions, SLCO citizens can pro- mean more cars, traffic congestion, more air pollution, and greater deterio- the professional bike race. Their story vide vital input on how they want their communities to develop for future ration of roadways. Hopefully, this is not a certain future. is complemented with interactive les- generations. Please consider attending meetings by joining the SLCBAC If we hope to avoid this future, a significant change is needed in our son plans. Three professional cyclists and MBAC mailing lists and social media channels where announcements infrastructure priorities and it needs to get kick started immediately. The have contributed content this year to and locations will be made. Salt Lake County is already a great place for bike lanes, multi-use pathways, and trails have to be on the ground and promote exercise and good nutrition bicycles but that doesn’t mean that it can’t become better! Listed below are ready for use. -- 2015 Tour of Utah defending cham- the remaining dates and times for our meetings in 2016: Consider this a teaser for our next major campaign, which we will be pion Joe Dombrowski (Cannondale Wed. May 11, 2016– 2nd Weds in May unveiling in the coming months. This initiative will lay the foundation for Pro Cycling Team), two-time Under- Wed. Jun. 8, 2016– 2nd Weds in June what will be a change in the landscape for bicycling. 23 U.S. national champion and Utah Wed. Jul. 13, 2016– 2nd Weds in July Most importantly, we need you to be involved. Our campaign will native Tanner Putt (UnitedHealthcare Wed. Aug. 10, 2016– 2nd Weds in Aug require grassroots support from people interested in seeing a more positive Pro Cycling Team), and Top 10 fin- Wed. Sep. 14, 2016– 2nd Weds in Sept future for all types of bicycling. Sign up for our email list at bikeutah.org isher in the 2015 Tour of Utah and Wed. Oct. 12, 2016– 2nd Weds in Oct Utah native Rob Squire (Holowesko- Wed. Nov. 9, 2016– 2nd Weds in Nov Citadel Racing Team presented by Wed. Dec. 14, 2016– 2nd Weds in Dec Phil Sarnoff is the executive director of Bike Utah, a statewide Hincapie Sportswear). Location: County Government Complex at 2001 South State Street, advocacy organization. “The Tour of Utah and our local North Building room N2-800, 5:30pm. organizing committees are happy to -Ian Scharine give back to our local communi- ties through the Sprint to the Finish program. With the activity booklet and the kids races during race week, Tour of Utah Seeks 1, 2016. Volunteer for one day at a we want to inspire children to not Volunteers for 2016 stage start or stage finish or mul- just ride bicycles safely, but become tiple days. The local communities more active and healthy,” said Jenn Race and the Tour of Utah appreciate Andrs, executive director of the Tour your support. of Utah. “The booklet is designed for Volunteer applications are being elementary-aged children, but I think accepted by Local Organizing Monday, Aug. 1 – Stage 1 a lot of parents will enjoy the content Committees (LOC) that are host- Zion Canyon Village to Cedar as well.” Support Your Local Bike ing stage starts and finishes for the City A downloadable version (PDF 2016 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Tuesday, Aug. 2 – Stage 2 Shop! format) of the Sprint to the Finish As many as 1,200 volunteer posi- Escalante to Torrey Activity Book is available in English tions will be needed for the annual, Wednesday, Aug. 3 – Stage 3 at https://www.tourofutah.com/ professional cycling event, Aug. Richfield to Payson about/mike-and-the-bike. 1-7. The volunteer application will Thursday, Aug. 4 – Stage 4 be available on the Tour of Utah Lehi to Kearns -Jackie Tyson web site (under the Experience tab) Friday, Aug. 5 – Stage 5 the week of May 16. Antelope Island State Park to Volunteers play a key role in the Bountiful success of this world-class sport- Saturday, Aug. 6 – Stage 6 ing event, providing their time and Snowbasin Resort to Snowbird expertise throughout the seven days Ski and Summer Resort of racing across Utah. The Tour of Sunday, Aug. 7 – Stage 7 Utah will begin in southern Utah Park City to Park City for a third time on Monday, August -Jackie Tyson

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SPEAKING OF SPOKES Utah Bike Summit 2016 - A Success Story when transit issues are also being tion discussion. By David Ward addressed so that bicycling is part Marshall also made several other of the discussion. But we need to points. He discussed maintenance,, I was able to attend the Utah Bike remember it is only a part. And we and the idea that if you are going to Summit held in Salt Lake City on shouldn’t just be making demands build something, you need to plan April 5th. This was my second oppor- for cycling. Rather, and more impor- how you are going to maintain it. He tunity to attend, and I was impressed tantly, we need to show designers also spoke to specific issues such as with the growth of this event, both in and planners how bicycling can help wide shoulders, rumble strips, share attendance and content. Phil Sarnoff, solve their transit issues. the road signs, signs reminding driv- Bike Utah’s executive director, is UDOT’s deputy director, Shane ers of the 3’ law, and allowing space to be commended for his efforts in Marshall had spoken earlier in the for bikes. I was also impressed to see bringing this event together. afternoon, and Clarke made it a that he stayed at the Summit all day, While I am advocate for cycling, point to acknowledge how remark- interacting with others. I am not a shaker in the advocacy able it was that UDOT would send There was much else that was ranks. I don’t have the drive, ambi- its deputy director to this Summit. In good about the Summit. Ivan tion or abilities of people such as Phil his address, Marshall was up front Marrero, Division Administrator for Sarnoff, Dave Iltis, Dan Fazzini, and about the fact that he does not bike. the Federal Highway Administration, Michael Colville-Anderson gave a very engaging keynote address on many other leading advocates. They In fact, he was refreshingly honest Utah Division, spoke to transporta- make things happen. I support their bicycle urbanism at the 2016 Utah Bike Summit. in his comments about what all the tion efforts and funding from the Photo by Dave Iltis efforts, and do my small part to help factors that need to be considered by federal perspective. His address was them bring change about. UDOT in its design process, and that well conceived and delivered, and Health Department seeks to develop advance cycling, I found attendance So this Bike Summit helped me in the end, planning needed to be and very informative for me. ways that can economically help at the Utah Bike Summit to be a pre- better realize and understand how I would be focused primarily on mov- Also speaking was Jordan Mathis, change the environment to bring mium and worthwhile event to attend. can assist those leading the way. I ing motor vehicle traffic around. To a a health officer with the TriCounty about positive lifestyle changes. My thanks go to Phil Sarnoff and the suspect most people at the Summit certain extent, his remarks represent- Health Department. He stated that of Finally, the Summit had several many others who helped make the are like me. We aren’t going to lead ed a continuing issue with UDOT’s the factors that affect health, environ- breakout sessions to address and dis- Summit the overwhelming success the charge. But we can swell the vision. But he also acknowledged mental (30%) and lifestyle change cuss specific local actions and ideas that it was. Any person interested in ranks of supporters so badly needed the need for integrated transportation (50%) combine to make those factors for those attending. trying to help advocate for bicycling by those leaders. and collaboration, and that bicycling 80% of what can lead to good health. As a person who simply wants to should plan on attending next year’s I came away from the Summit needs to be a part of the transporta- With that in mind, the TriCounty do my small part to help promote and Summit. with a greater understanding of many factors currently at play in cycling advocacy, and some basic ideas that can help drive change. Let me review aspects of the Summit that stood out to me. The keynote speaker, Mikael Colville-Andersen, was inspiring. A dynamic and enthusiastic speaker, he focused on what works and doesn’t work in urban transportation, and specifically as that relates to incor- porating cycling into urban design. I was impressed with his concept of focusing on human observation ver- sus computer modeling: Specifically, observing what pedestrians and cyclists are doing and then designing accordingly. He used the example of looking down on a park after a snowstorm. You could see where the sidewalks were, and where people actually walked. They were not the same. Such hands on observation prior to design can help provide effective infrastructure. The closing speaker was Andy

Clarke, former president of the expires 5/31/16 League of American Bicyclists, who is currently with Toole Design Group. His remarks focused on a concept also addressed by Colville-Andersen which he termed the “arrogance of cycling”. The basic premise is that, as cyclists, we too often expect trans- portation designers to cater to us. In amplifying this, Clarke spoke about “why it isn’t about the bike” and made several key points. First, bicycling is not an end in itself. It is a means to an end. Second, not everyone likes bikes. Third, it is about people and places. Fourth, bicycling, walking and transit are in this together. Don’t just show up when bicycling is on the table, but when a transportation issue is on the table. And finally, everything is multi-modal, multi- disciplinary, connected. With these ideas in mind, we should be involved not just when bicycling is being addressed, but 16 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

3:40:14 Johnston Zone Five Racing 43:03:00 6 Bruce Canyon Bicycles 9 CYCLING UTAH 5 John McKone Cole Sport 3:40:40 4 Andrew Judkins Total.CARE 43:03:00 7 Kyle Brown Plan 7 8 Men 55+ 5 Steven Parry Zone Five Racing 43:03:00 8 Stephen Tueller Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 8 1 Donald Armstrong MADDOG Racing p/b / Men 35+ A 9 Dan Kadrmas 7 Gq6 2:25:22 1 Weston Woodward 37:53:00 10 John McKone Cole Sport 6 2 Jerald Hunsaker Bountiful Mazda Cycling 2 Andre Gonzalez Ski City 39:20:00 Men 55+ Team 2:25:26 3 Jared Kirby Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 1 Jerald Hunsaker Bountiful Mazda Cycling 3 Rick Black Plan 7 2:25:32 40:13:00 Team 40 4 dirk cowley FFKR-Contender Racing 2:26:17 Men 45+ 2 Donald Armstrong MADDOG Racing p/b /Gq6 37 RACE RESULTS 5 Norman Frye Ski City Cycling 2:26:50 1 Christoph Heinrich Cicada Racing Inc. 38:34:00 3 Rick Black Plan 7 34 Women 1/2/3 2 Andrew Love Zone 5 Racing 39:15:00 4 Norman Frye Ski City Cycling 31 1 Brook Mickleson 4:17:36 3 Jason Dunlap 39:15:00 5 dirk cowley FFKR-Contender Racing 27 5 Sam Pace 1:23:45.63 4 Dick Newson, Sandy, UT 1 Team Helens Heidi Volpe 5:45:54 2 Marci Kimball Team TOSH 4:18:20 4 Eric Dupuis Diamond Peak / Calton/Harrison 6 Andres Maricq 15 Sport Male 40-49 5 Joe Benson, Murray, UT 2 The Hammer Lisa Nelson 5:45:56 3 Allison Frye 4:24:07 40:06:00 7 Charles Palmer FFKR - Velosport Racing 8 Mountain 1 Michael Gates 1:09:49.75 Expert Women 3 Lucy the Dog Sue Weis 4:46:05 4 Mary Emerson 4:37:37 5 Bob Downs 40:08:00 8 Terry Stone A Bloc Cycling 7 Bike 2 Sam Stoddard 1:11:25.27 1 Nancy Russell, Kamas, UT Solo Singlespeed Male 5 Alison (Ali) Knutson Plan7 DS 4:44:01 Women 1/2/3 9 Jeff Clawson Canyon Bicycles – Shimano 5 Racing 3 Chris DeLangis 1:12:57.47 2 Jessica Robinson, Cottonwood Heights, UT 1 Faster Than Your Mom Daniel Nelson 5:57:09 Women 3 /4 1 Mary Emerson 43:17:00 10 Mark Messick Bountiful Mazda 4 4 Parker Christiansen 1:18:54.33 3 Brindi Hansen 2 Alex Phipps Alex Phipps 5:19:50 1 Whitney Mentaberry Ski City 2:52:38 2 Kat Carr Ski City 43:18:00 Jr Men 14 and Under 5 Corey Spencer 1:19:23.29 4 Coy Barrett, Riverton, UT 3 JFF Mario Correa 5:20:16 2 Colleen Neider Endurance 360 3:00:21 3 Lindsay Polin Sprintin Kitten 43:18:00 1 Ian Frederick FFKR Velosport racing 12 The Cactus Hugger, Intermountain Cup Sport Male 50+ Sport Women 4 Reynolds Cycling -T Thomas Gosselin 5:22:29 3 Annette Bowman Team Endurance360 3:03:17 4 Alison (Ali) Knutson Plan7 DS 43:18:00 Pro Women 1/2/3 Series, St. George, Utah, April 2, 2016 1 Gregg Bromka 1:15:55.10 1 Lyna Saffell, Salt Lake City, UT 5 kuhl -Rich Richard Caramadre 5:53:24 4 Maria Oblad Power Up Canyon Bicycles 3:28:25 5 Kelly Hunsaker PLAN7 DS 43:20:00 1 Mary Emerson 28 Place, Name, Time 2 Paul Zimmerman 1:20:56.51 Sport Men 40-49 Women 35+ Women 3/4 2 Brook Mickelson 22 Elite Male 3 Tim Wagstaff 1:24:46.62 1 Jack Gage Road 1 Roblynn Master Ski City 2:52:38 1 Annette Bowman Team Endurance360 8:38:15 3 Marci Kimball Team TOSH 20 1 Justin Lindine 1:55:30.59 4 Dave Mendenhall 1:24:56.65 2 David Hadley, SLC, UT 2 Margaret Douglass Endurance 360 3:11:22 2 Colleen Neider Endurance 360 8:38:23 4 Alison (Ali) Knutson Plan7 DS 14 2 Mike Sampson 1:57:31.42 5 Lynn Deppe 1:25:15.85 3 Jonathan Harman, Kaysville, UT Racing 3 Lorri Zenoni Project HERO Utah 3:17:31 3 Maria Oblad POWER UP CANYON BICYCLES 5 Kelly Hunsaker PLAN7 DS 6 3 Chris Holley 1:58:26.40 Sport Female 4 Bart Schenck, North Ogden, UT 8:38:51 7 Allison Frye 5 4 Drew Free 1:58:59.77 1 Shirley Leydsman 1:17:58.23 5 Steve Brumbaugh Ghost Town Omnium, UCA Series, Tooele, UT, Ophir Time Trial, Stage 3, UCA Series, Ophir, Women 35+ Women 3/ 4 5 Justin Desilets 1:59:57.83 2 Kelsey Buchanan 1:19:47.75 Jr. Men (Grades 12 and Under) April 8-10, 2016 UT, April 9, 2016 1 Margaret Douglass Endurance 360 8:38:16 1 Annette Bowman Team Endurance360 28 Elite Female 3 Angie Branch 1:24:07.16 1 Brinsen Rackham, Pleasant View, UT Ghost Town Crit 1, Stage 1, UCA Series, Pro 1/2/3 2 Roblynn Masters 8:38:18 2 Colleen Neider Endurance 360 22 1 Erica Tingey 1:48:16.97 4 Renee Galbraith 1:28:02.35 2 Eli Langeveld, Pleasant View, UT Tooele, UT, April 8, 2016 1 Mitchell Peterson Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 3 Lorri Zenoni Project HERO Utah 8:38:19 3 Ali Plan 7 12 2 Sarah Kaufmann 1:49:21.38 5 Andee Bouwhuis 1:36:22.77 3 Ammon Horton, Pleasant View, UT Place, Name, Team, Time 0:13:57 Men 3/4 4 Whitney Mentaberry Ski City 9 3 Debbie Mortensen 1:51:17.74 Novice Male 4 Rexton Schenck Women 3-4 2 Nathan Steele 0:14:13 1 Weston Woodward LivWell 45:38:00 5 maria oblad POWER UP CANYON BICYCLES 9 4 Ruby Zitzer 1:51:46.50 1 Kyle Berryman 1:30:28.13 5 Sam Gibby, Pleasant View, UT 1 Ali Plan 7 28:26:00 3 Jared Gilyard 0:14:48 2 Preston Weeks 49:02:00 6 Shannon Tuddenham Plan7 DS 3 5 KC Holley 1:54:29.20 2 Todd Theurer 1:32:05.46 Clydesdale (220+ lbs) 2 Annette Bowman Team Endurance360 28:26:00 4 Trevor Jackson Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 3 Ernesto Jimenez Plan7 DS 49:02:00 7 Camilla Edsberg Plan 7 2 Expert Male 19-29 3 Chad Brendle 1:35:04.92 1 Tate Jensen, Salt Lake City, UT 3 Colleen Neider Endurance 360 29:23:00 0:14:50 4 Shawn Hall Total.CARE 49:02:00 8 Avigail Carter Plan7 DS 1 1 Tanner Pulley 1:40:08.44 4 Todd Cox 1:46:03.05 4 Maria Oblad POWER UP CANYON BICYCLES Men 3/4 5 Gary Hurst Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil Women 35+ 2 Kaden Pulley 1:42:15.58 5 Yi Fang 1:48:00.17 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow 29:49:00 1 Abraham Torres FFKR Velosport racing 0:14:24 49:03:00 1 Margaret Douglass Endurance 360 19 3 Braden Hudspeth 1:43:36.79 Novice Female Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, April 5 Shannon Tuddenham Plan7 DS 30:02:00 2 Gary Hurst Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil Women 1/2/3 2 Lorri Zenoni Project HERO Utah 10 4 Tyler Mullins 1:43:52.68 1 Angela Johnson 52:17.31 16, 2016 Women 35+ 0:14:25 1 Mary Emerson 43:17:00 3 Roblynn Master Ski City 8 5 Caleb Norman 1:45:43.71 2 Abbi Clawson 53:50.71 Place, Team, Name(s), Time 1 Margaret Douglass Endurance 360 28:28:00 3 Nathan Manwaring Total.CARE 0:14:52 2 Kat Carr Ski City 43:18:00 Expert Male 30-39 3 Michelle Kurtz 54:18.93 3 Person Team 2 Lorri Zenoni Project HERO Utah 29:24:00 4 Samuel Dearden Plan 7 DS 0:15:46 3 Lindsay Polin Sprintin Kitten 43:18:00 East Canyon Echo Road Race, UCA Series, 1 Josh Onarheim 1:34:19.99 4 Brittany Lewis 1:21:48.24 1 Team Bad Friend Trevor Astrope Jim Jenkins Men 35+ B 5 Darrin Tuckett Total.CARE 0:15:47 4 Alison (Ali) Knutson Plan7 DS 43:18:00 Henefer, UT, April 16, 2016 2 Zac Hardy 1:39:24.50 Clydesdale Brent Astrope 5:03:24 1 Billy Rappleye Zone Five Racing 31:14:00 Men 4/5 5 Kelly Hunsaker PLAN7 DS 43:20:00 Place, Name 3 Josh Carter 1:41:51.61 1 Nate Branch 1:37:07.23 2 The Wyld Bunch Andrew Creer Kerry Thurgood 2 Scott Johnston Zone Five Racing 31:14:00 1 Garrison Asper FFKR Velosport Racing 0:15:49 Women 3/4 Men Cat 1/2/3/4 35+ 4 Richard Knutson 1:41:58.40 2 Aaron Mullins 1:45:05.70 Charles Timothy Butler 5:34:36 3 STEVEN PARRY Zone Five Racing 31:15:00 2 Ryan Mauser Zone Five Racing 0:15:58 1 Annette Bowman Team Endurance360 8:38:15 1 Ji James 5 Jake Carroll 1:43:31.91 3 James Jeansonne 2:22:22.14 3 Doman Curt Doman Tyler Doman Ethan Doman 4 Kevin Gibson ICE Advantage Business Communi 3 Grant Emoff 0:37:11 2 Colleen Neider Endurance 360 8:38:23 2 Gavin Storie Expert Male 40-49 4 Aaron White 2:23:18.04 5:53:06 31:15:00 4 Kjarsten Christensen Saltcycle-INTELITECHS 3 Maria Oblad POWER UP CANYON BICYCLES 3 Jared Kirby 1 Christoph Heinrich 1:31:59.13 HS Varsity Boys 4 3 Vegas Amigo’s Sue Phillips Jeff Phillips Kevin 5 Tom Pace Zone 5 31:15:00 0:18:07 8:38:51 4 Kunz Isaac 2 Richard Abbott 1:35:54.80 1 Joe Draper 1:35:46.34 Thompson 6:03:13 Men 35+ A 5 Benjamin Derieg FFKR Velosport racing 0:18:53 Women 35+ 5 David Bagley 3 John Gill 1:37:09.50 2 Garrison Asper 1:36:22.66 5 Blazing Ducks Tom Clymore Bridger Clymore 1 Andre Gonzalez Ski City 30:00:00 Men 35+ A 1 Margaret Douglass Endurance 360 8:38:16 Men Cat 3/4 4 Bob Saffell 1:37:21.83 3 Dallin Williams 1:45:43.36 Logan Clymore 6:17:26 2 Cameron Hoffman Team Endurance360 30:00:00 1 Jared Kirby Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 2 Robynn Masters 8:38:18 1 Wil Gavato 5 Colt Albrecht 1:37:24.75 4 Graham Northrop 1:47:45.02 Duo Team Co-Ed 3 Jared Kirby Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 0:42:32 3 Lorri Zenoni Project HERO Utah 8:38:19 2 Gary Hurst Expert Male 50-59 5 AJ Heaton 1:48:31.08 1 Twin Peaks Ski Rental and Repair Lily Dobias 30:01:00 Men 35+ B 3 Charlie Macfarlane 1 Zan Treasure 1:39:27.66 HS Varsity Girls Brian Dobias 5:25:59 4 Tyler Higley Bountiful Mazda Cycling 30:04:00 1 Genty Yost 0:15:03 Overall Ghost Town Omnium General 4 Gabriel Gutierrez 2 Reed Topham 1:43:03.72 1 Ali Jensen 52:19.43 2 Comfortably Numb Cynthia Pelletier Glenn Men 45+ 2 Dragan Filipovic 0:15:27 Classification 5 Jesse Dunn 3 Greg Sironen 1:43:07.80 2 Grace Richards 1:37:11.85 McHatten 5:04:29 1 Christoph Heinrich Cicada Racing Inc. 29:49:00 3 Tom Pace 0:16:11 Place, Name, Team, Total Points Men Cat 4 4 Joseph Brubaker 1:44:16.70 HS JV Boys 3 Got Any Gum? Mark Crosby Sherise 5:13:29 2 Andrew Love Zone 5 Racing 30:00:00 4 Steven Parry Zone Five Racing 0:16:15 Men 1/2/3 1 James Lavelle 5 Paul LaStayo 1:44:56.81 1 James Mott 1:08:49.45 4 Team Tacoooooos Miriam Gillow-Wiles Mark 3 Kyle Brown Plan 7 30:01:00 5 Andrew Judkins Total.CARE 0:17:34 1 Mitchell Peterson Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 34 2 Samuel McBride Expert Male 60+ 2 Jacob Draper 1:09:49.96 Mages 3:44:41 4 Ian Skurnik 30:01:00 Men 45+ 2 Ryan Barrett Turbo! Sports, LLC 24 3 Andy Compas 1 John Lauck 1:53:34.02 3 Adam Seegmiller 1:10:55.40 Duo Team Female 5 Guy Roundy S2C/Primal 30:03:00 1 Christoph Heinrich Cicada Racing Inc. 0:14:43 3 Trevor Jackson Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 22 4 Bryan Hull 2 Graig Williams 2:04:14.22 4 Josh Wilde 1:11:02.57 1 deb/kelly Debbie Mortensen Kelly Crawford Men 1/2/3 2 Dan Kadrmas 0:51:05 4 Bryce Olsen Intermountain Livwell 18 5 Derrick James 3 Joe Benson 2:19:34.96 5 Austin Ivie 1:11:32.14 5:18:48 1 Bryce Olsen Intermountain Livwell 19:58:23 3 Ian Skurnik 0:53:05 5 Jared Gilyard Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 18 Men Cat 4/5 35+ 4 Tynan Denny 2:28:46.40 HS JV Girls Duo Team Male 2 joe waters Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 19:58:23 4 Eric Dupuis Diamond Peak / Calton/Harrison 6 Joseph Stewart SBR Cycles 17 1 Spencer Johnson Expert Female 1 Megan Kitchens 1:27:56.69 1 Bountiful bicycle/PB Mountain America Enoch 3 Ryan Barrett Turbo! Sports, LLC 19:58:24 0:16:55 7 Max Polin 16 2 Shane Dangerfield 1 Kelly Crawford 1:52:15.34 2 Anna Castro 1:49:40.24 Pitzer Chris Walton 5:32:11 4 Cameron Hoffman Team Endurance360 19:58:25 5 Billy Tenhagen 0:56:31 8 joe waters Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 15 3 Lucas Parker 2 Jeanette Peterson 1:53:02.94 3 Maggie Ressa 2:01:44.47 2 Lexapro&Diesel sucks Jordan Bracken Jace 5 Michael Wilcox Canyon Bicycles- Shimano Men 55+ 9 Will Hanson Ski City 12 4 Ben Raybould 3 Ali Knutson 1:55:45.46 JH V Girls Heger 5:35:12 19:59:11 1 Donald Armstrong MADDOG Racing p/b / 10 Jason Castor Conterder 11 5 Wheelwright Alan 4 Megan Hill 1:59:42.07 1 Emily Pulley 56:43.57 3 A lot of Carrol, a little of Wilson Jeff Wilson Jake Men 3/4 Gq6 0:15:29 Men 3/4 Men Cat 5 5 Ami Stuart 1:59:49.23 JH JV Boys Carroll 5:39:13 1 Nathan Manwaring Total.CARE 33:31:00 2 Jerald Hunsaker Bountiful Mazda Cycling 1 Nathan Manwaring Total.CARE 49 1 Hayden Sampson Sport Male 19-29 1 Andrew Draper 37:03.43 4 Rapid Cycling Racing Steve Talbot Court Oswald 2 Jedd Cox Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil Team 0:15:48 2 Gary Hurst Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil 41 2 Harper Garrison 1 Greg Cooper 1:16:38.73 2 Parker Christensen 37:25.27 5:44:18 33:32:00 3 Rick Black Plan 7 0:15:57 3 Jedd Cox Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil 34 3 Joseph Camire 2 Gaston Kirk 1:16:49.37 3 Luke Heinrich 37:30.07 5 Redrock Cycling Josh Wolfe Jensen Werner 3 Shawn Hall Total.CARE 33:41:00 4 Norman Frye Ski City Cycling 0:16:23 4 Charlie Macfarlane FFKR Velosport racing 30 4 Mark Smith 3 Brennon Peterson 1:17:35.47 4 Brinsen Rackham 42:49.08 5:54:54 4 Preston Weeks SBR Cycles 33:42:00 5 dirk cowley FFKR-Contender Racing 0:16:47 5 Shawn Hall Total.CARE 30 5 Goran Mehinovic 4 Oren Thomas 1:22:31.46 5 Cade Galbraith 43:03.18 Duo-Take a Kid Team 5 Gary Hurst Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil Women 1/2/3/4 6 Daniel Marsh Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil 25 Junior Men 10-14 5 Sam Pace 1:23:45.63 JH JV Girls 1 Monkey Boyz Jeff Stenquist Ethan Stenquist 33:42:00 1 Marci Kimball 0:16:23 7 Darrin Tuckett Total.CARE 24 1 Viggo Moore Sport Male 30-39 1 Tess Theurer 1:09:58.44 5:09:09 Men 4/5 2 Brooke Mickelson 0:16:54 8 Abraham Torres FFKR Velosport racing 22 2 Jordin Ryder 1 Greg Cooper 1:16:38.73 2 Dom Da Bomb Brent Stanworth Dominic 1 Christian Moreno SBR Cycles 32:04:00 3 Mary Emerson 0:19:16 9 Lee Schultz Total.CARE 21 3 Luke Heinrich 2 Gaston Kirk 1:16:49.37 Thaw Massacre at Bar M, Intermountain Cup 5:18:16 2 Chris Epply 32:04:00 4 Alison (Ali) Knutson Plan7 DS 0:21:22 10 Samuel Dearden Plan 7 DS 17 4 Jack Shuckra 3 Brennon Peterson 1:17:35.47 Series, Moab, Utah, April 16, 2016 3 Team Havasu Joey Blanchard Logan Blanchard 3 TJ Stone A Bloc Cycling 32:04:00 Women 35+ Men 4/5 5 Ian Frederick 4 Oren Thomas 1:22:31.46 Elite Men 5:24:56 4 Benjamin Dent SBR 32:04:00 1 Marg Douglas 0:21:41 1 Garrison Asper FFKR Velosport Racing 36 Men 45+ 1 Justin Lindine Solo Female 5 Ryan Mauser Zone Five Racing 32:04:00 2 Lorri Zenoni Project HERO Utah 0:24:45 2 Ryan Mauser Zone Five Racing 35 1 Christoph Heinrich 2 Eivind Roed, Grand 1 Team Fatty Melisa Rollins 5:33:28 Men 55+ Women 3/ 4 3 Benjamin Dent SBR 35 2 John McKone Junction, CO 2 The Hub bikes Carri Wullner 5:38:36 1 Norman Frye Ski City Cycling 31:09:00 1 Annette Bowman Team Endurance360 0:19:54 4 Christian Moreno SBR Cycles 25 3 Andrew Lock 3 Chris Holley, Spanish Fork, UT 3 Amy Thornquist Amy Thornquist 5:49:08 2 Jerald Hunsaker Bountiful Mazda Cycling 2 Collen Neider 0:20:13 5 Chris Epply 25 4 Mike Fogarty 4 Sam Sweetser, Park City, UT 4 Red Rock Bicycle HFB Shirely Leydsman 5:51:25 Team 31:09:00 3 Maria Oblad POWER UP CANYON BICYCLES 6 Jacob Kapp Intermountain Live Well p/b Bou 21 5 Eric Dupuis 5 Dan Sturm, Cottonwood 5 Guthrie Bicycle Club Megan Hill 4:59:40 3 Rick Black Plan 7 31:10:00 0:23:21 7 Kjarsten Christensen Saltcycle-INTELITECHS 17 Men 55+ Heights, UT Solo Male 4 Terry Stone A Bloc Cycling 31:11:00 8 Nick Watson Zone 5 Racing 15 1 Mark Schaefer Elite Women 1 The Hub Cary Smith 5:15:45 5 Charles Palmer FFKR - Velosport Racing 31:11:00 Ghost Town Crit 2, Stage 4, UCA Series, 9 James Derrick Intermountain Livwell 14 2 Rick Black 1 KC Holley, Spanish Fork, UT 2 Kuhl MTB Matt Woodruff 5:42:02 Junior Men Ophir, UT, April 10, 2016 10 Benjamin Derieg FFKR Velosport racing 14 3 Don Armstrong 2 Jen Hanks, Park City, UT 3 POC/Zeal Optics/Swiftwick/ENVE Nathan 1 Ian Frederick FFKR Velosport racing 33:09:00 Master 55+ Men 35 A 4 Jerald Hunsaker 3 Marlee Dixon, Fairplay, CO Miller 5:56:26 Women 1/2/3 1 dirk cowley FFKR-Contender Racing 48:27:00 1 Jared Kirby Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 19 5 Norman Frye 4 Jackie Kabel, Fort Collins, CO 4 Diamond Peak Aaron Hagge 4:57:01 1 Mary Emerson 19:59:27 2 Bob Downs Planet Bike 48:28:00 2 Andre Gonzalez Ski City 19 Men Pro Cat 1/2/3 Expert Men 19-29 5 IBB Cyclery and MultiSport Doro Guizar 5:02:29 2 Alison (Ali) Knutson Plan7 DS 19:59:27 3 Jerald Hunsaker Bountiful Mazda Cycling 3 Isaac Kunz PLAN7 DS 8 1 Erik Slack 1 Parker DeGray, Salt Lake Solo Male 40 to 49 3 Unknown 19:59:28 Team 48:29:00 4 Woodward Weston 8 2 Cormac McGeough City, UT 1 Ken Hall 5:41:27 4 Kelly Hunsaker PLAN7 DS 19:59:28 4 Norman Frye Ski City Cycling 48:30:00 5 Cameron Hoffman Team Endurance360 7 3 Cortlan Brown Expert Men 30-39 2 Live Well / Harristone Jody Harris 5:55:27 5 Marci Kimball Team TOSH 19:59:28 5 Donald Armstrong MADDOG Racing p/b / 6 Tyler Higley Bountiful Mazda Cycling 2 4 Mitchell Peterson 1 Robb Parson, Grand 3 Bountiful Bicycling Racing Trent Wignall 6:03:31 Gq6 48:31:00 Men 35 B 5 Kaler Marshall Junction, CO 4 Team Red Rock Bicycle Colt Albrecht 6:03:45 Ophir Road Race, Stage 2, UCA Series, Ophir, Men 1/2/3 1 Gentry Yost Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts 36 Women Cat 3/4 2 Matt Brown, Lehi, UT 5 KUHL -Mark Mark Fisher 5:10:57 UT, April 9, 2016 1 Max Polin 59:31:00 2 Steven Parry Zone Five Racing 34 1 Nina Wade 3 Jared Millington, West Solo Masters Female 50+ Men 35+ B 2 Ryan Barrett Turbo! Sports, LLC 59:33:00 3 Tom Pace Zone 31 2 Whitney Mentaberry Jordan, UT 1 Debora Adam 5:04:11 1 Gentry Yost Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts 2:29:12 3 Trevor Jackson Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 4 Scott Johnston Zone Five Racing 31 3 Annabeth Dean Expert Men 40-49 2 Salina Sally Fairbairn 5:10:20 2 Shane Dangerfield Bountiful Mazda 2:29:17 59:33:00 5 Billy Rappleye Zone Five Racing 26 4 Ericka Towery 1 John Gill 3 Judy Rae Allen 5:16:48 3 Paul Hughes Elko Velo 2:31:13 4 Aaron Olsen Ski City 59:33:00 6 Andrew Judkins Total.CARE 26 5 Annette Bowman 2 Richard Abbott, Draper, UT 4 Lisa FitzGerald 6:18:49 4 Steven Parry Zone Five Racing 2:32:26 5 Kyle Brown Plan 7 59:36:00 7 Kevin Gibson ICE Advantage Business Women 35+ 3 Bob Saffell, Salt Lake City, UT 5 Amy Farnsworth 4:34:01 (3 laps) 5 Tom Pace Zone 5 2:33:03 Men 4/5 Communi 26 1 Roblynn Master 4 Dennis Barrett, Riverton, UT Solo Masters Male 50+ Men 1/2/3 1 Heriberto Frutos CT Velo 46:38:00 8 Shane Dangerfield Bountiful Mazda 19 2 Kelly Hinsaker 5 Danny Larisch, Riverton, UT 1 KUHL -joe Joe Brubaker 5:58:42 1 Mitchell Peterson Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 2 Benjamin Dent SBR 51:31:00 9 Paul Hughes Elko Velo 16 3 Colleen Neider Expert Men 50+ 2 Bountiful Mazda Bicycle Team Zan Treasure 3:06:22 3 Chris Epply 51:31:00 10 Marty Slack PLAN7 DS Cycling Team 13 4 Lorri Zenoni 1 Gary Gardiner, Centerville, UT 5:02:10 2 Joseph Stewart SBR Cycles 3:07:22 4 Ryan Mauser Zone Five Racing 51:31:00 Men 45+ Women Pro Cat 1/2/3 2 Mike Driver, Fruita, CO 3 Jeff Flick Jeffrey Flick 5:12:22 3 Jared Gilyard Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 3:08:13 5 Kjarsten Christensen Saltcycle-INTELITECHS 1 Christoph Heinrich Cicada Racing Inc. 52 1 Mindy McCutcheon 3 Reed Topham, Salt Lake 4 Fatty Elden Nelson 5:12:26 4 Will Hanson Ski City 3:08:30 51:31:00 2 Andrew Love Zone 5 Racing 23 2 Breanne Nalder City, UT 5 Shane Dunleavy Shane Dunleavy 5:21:21 5 Jason Castor Conterder 3:10:09 Men 35+ B 3 Ian Skurnik 18 3 Anne Perry 4 Tom Eatwell, Fruita, CO Solo Masters Male 60+ Men 3/4 1 Stephen Rogers Zone 5 40:06:00 4 Eric Dupuis Diamond Peak / Calton/Harrison 17 4 Mary Emerson Expert Men 60+ 1 EUCLID -Kip Kip Apostol 6:12:24 1 Nathan Manwaring Total.CARE 3:26:39 2 Kevin Gibson ICE Advantage Business Communi 5 Michael Fogarty First Endurance 12 5 Jenna MacPherso 1 John Lauck, Bountiful, UT 2 Swede 1 Danny Swenson 5:25:41 (4 laps) 2 Charlie Macfarlane FFKR Velosport racing 43:01:00 2 Lawrence Woolson, Sandy, UT 3 Cool-Win Daniel Craig McCool 6:18:15 (3 laps) 3:27:27 3 Scott 3 Craig Williams, Park City, UT Solo Singlespeed Female 3 Jedd Cox Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil 3:33:33 4 Gary Hurst Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Mil 3:34:04 5 Darrin Tuckett Total.CARE 3:34:36 Men 4/5 1 Garrison Asper FFKR Velosport Racing 2:19:08 2 Nick Watson 2:19:21 3 James Derrick Intermountain Livwell 2:19:45 4 Jacob Kapp Intermountain Live Well p/b Bou We have tons of 2:20:05 5 Benjamin Dent SBR 2:20:19 race photos Men 35+ A 1 Isaac Kunz PLAN7 DS 3:48:54 2 Jared Kirby Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team posted at 3:49:22 gallery.cyclingutah.com 3 Andre Gonzalez Ski City 3:50:41 Men 45+ 1 Christoph Heinrich Cicada Racing Inc. 3:36:49 2 Michael Fogarty First Endurance 3:38:16 3 Bruce billadeau Canyon Bicycles 3:38:32 4 Eric Dupuis Diamond Peak / Calton/Harrison MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 17

ADVOCACY Indian Reservations Face Many Roadblocks to Safe Cycling Furthermore, the Senate He has been trying, thus far unsuc- accommodate bicycles, thorns from boring communities, which some By Charles Pekow Committee on Indian Affairs cessfully, to get the State of New plants along the road easily pop tires have successfully done to get and approved a bill to relieve road Mexico to put in a sidewalk and bike- and livestock and wildlife get in the implement a grant. (In the interview, If you build infrastructure, will conditions for Indians. The Tribal path. “We have a school crosswalk way. Towns tend to be spread out and Chavarria, for instance, indicated he they come? Will residents of Indian Infrastructure & Roads Enhancement but folks don’t respect the signage,” activities concentrated on main roads, was unaware of funding possibilities reservations be more inclined to ride & Safety (TIRES) Act (S. 1776) Chavarria complains. “We’ve had which are not the most conducive such as SRS.) bicycles-- and advocate for bicy- contains a variety of administrative accidents....People are in a rush to ones to ride on. “I think it is up to all of us to do a cling – if their communities built a measures to speed approval of traffic get to work or to get home from The unique problems of tribes little more in terms of understanding more friendly bicycle infrastructure? projects in Indian country and calls work” so drivers will take the shoul- have sometimes fallen beneath the that there is a great need for tribal Or will reservations become more for studies on safety. But it says very der to pass vehicles in front of them. radar of bicycle advocacy groups communities in terms of infrastruc- bike-friendly only if residents want little about bicycling, as if it’s not But overall, the 2015 Senate tes- who have taken up promoting bicy- ture and programs to support active it and work for it? And do tribes, important. timony indicated that tribal roads cling among other under-represented transportation,” Lieberman says. It state and federal governments and The bill does allow for expedited are hardly the best places for a bike groups, from those living in high pov- could mean providing technical help bicycle advocates need to work more permitting and approval of Tribal ride. Rick Kirn, a tribal executive erty zones to women and even specif- to walk them through the grant pro- closely together to improve cycling Public Safety Projects (federal agen- board member on the Fort Peck ically black women. Representatives cess. conditions for the Native American cies would have to decide within 75 Reservation in Montana, testified of the League of American Bicyclists The partnership has produced a community? If ever an underserved days maximum on go-aheads). Such that “Of our 211 miles of Bureau of (LAB) expressed sympathy for the pamphlet outlining the unique chal- community could use a hand to pro- projects can include “installation and Indian Affairs (BIA)-owned roads, idea of helping Indian communities lenges to implementing SRS on tribal mote bike riding, it consists of the maintenance of signs, including fluo- over half are gravel and dirt routes. though they said they hadn’t specifi- lands: http://saferoutespartnership. Native American one. rescent, yellow-green signs, at pedes- Thus, the majority of our transporta- cally targeted them. Think of LAB’s org/resources/fact-sheet/tribal-brief. A major problem: roads on reser- trian-bicycle crossings and in school tion infrastructure is outdated and in Women Bike program for instance. It suggests incorporating SRS into vations tend to be in terrible shape zones (and) construction and yellow- need of upgrade (paving) while the Black Girls Do Bike, Inc., has set tribal transportation plans and school and not equipped for bicycling. green signs at pedestrian-bicycle rest of the infrastructure is owned up dozens of chapters around the health and wellness programs. Congress has made some efforts to crossings and in school zones.” and maintained by the state and country. This correspondent attend- A BIA spokesperson in help. The Fixing America’s Surface In other words, the bill may allow county governments which often do ed LAB’s 2016 Bike Summit and Washington, DC said the national Transportation (FAST) Act signed for quicker approval of bicycle safe- not maintain and reconstruct their Women’s Forum in Washington, DC office hasn’t established a policy into law late last year is supposed ty markings around schools and at roads on the reservation with the as well as ones in most recent years or program to promote cycling for to make it easier for tribes to get crossings in Indian country. Nothing same diligence as they do elsewhere and does not recall seeing an Indian Native American tribes. federal transportation money without in the bill would deal with the pau- in the state. When overstressed and representative. The Bicycle Collective, which the added burden of dealing with city of bicycle facilities. Its only under-maintained, our infrastruc- “I travel the country helping refurbishes bicycles and donates state transportation departments. other consideration of cyclists states ture gives way, creating safety haz- communities become more bicycle them to needy people in Utah, has Also, FAST created a new $100 mil- that if rural public safety projects ards....” As Kirn alluded to, the mix friendly,” normally to places try- given 80-90 bicycles to Indian com- of responsibility over the roads leads ing to achieve or upgrade Bicycle munities, says Executive Director lion Nationally Significant Federal include rumble strips or other warn- to disorganization, as everyone from Friendly Community (BFC) status, Davey Davis. “Whenever a reserva- Lands and Tribal Projects program of ing devices, such devices could not BIA to FHWA to state, county, city, says Steve Clark, LAB BFC program tion-based group has contacted us for grants to build and rehab transporta- interfere with bicycle safety. tribe and even private operators can specialist. “I’ve never gone to a res- free bikes, we sent them out. It really tion facilities on federal or tribal land. The committee approved the bill own any given stretch. ervation and maybe that’s something depends on if someone is available The Federal Highway Administration and it was placed on the Senate Big John Smith wears several I should consider doing.” to transport them,” he says. Demand (FHWA) hasn’t awarded any grants calendar for a vote Feb. 29. The full transportation hats (wish we could Actually, last year, the Jamestown also has to come from within. “What yet and applicants must follow a set Senate had not acted as of late April, say they include a bicycle helmet). S’Klallam Tribe in Washington state I’d like to see is a group of peo- of rules and preferences, but tribes though, and no similar legislation is He serves as transportation direc- became the first Indian tribe to win ple interested in starting a Bicycle with innovative ideas that include pending in the House. tor for the Eastern Shoshone and Bicycle Friendly Community status. Collective branch in a reservation. bicycle lanes could get some money. The committee did not even con- Northern Arapaho tribes’ Joint It won Bronze. LAB quoted Annette We’d support that wholeheartedly. The criteria include improving “criti- duct a hearing on the bill. A year Business Council on the Wind Nesse, S’Klallam’s chief operations We can’t send in employees because cal transportation facilities, includ- ago, however, it did hear testimony River Indian Reservation in central officer, saying that the tribe works we don’t have time.” The collective ing multimodal transportation facili- on the decrepit state of roadways on Wyoming as well as Rocky Mountain with other local communities on mat- maintains branches in Salt Lake City, ties.” See https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ reservations. The only specific men- regional representative on the Tribal ters such as a bikepath that runs Ogden, Provo and Westminster. “We fastact/factsheets/nsfltpfs.cfm. tion of biking came when J. Michael Transportation Committee and through them all. can’t do it without a group of local The law also calls for a multi- Chavarria, governor of the Pueblo of executive director of the Intertribal Many smaller tribes lack the staff people who really want to see it hap- agency study of traffic safety on Santa Clara in New Mexico, stated Transportation Association. He resources to pursue available fund- pen,” Davis notes. Indian reservations to be completed that a “crucial part of road safety in echoed Kirn’s concern, telling the ing and administer programs if they It’s happening in a few places. within a year. While the report would our area focuses not only our driv- committee “if your roads are icy could get a grant, notes Michelle The Navajo Nation’s Division of have to deal with matters such as ers, but on pedestrians and bikers as and full of dangerous curves and Lieberman, technical assistance proj- Natural Resources is trying to set well.” Chavarria was referring to a drunk driving and pedestrian safety, gigantic potholes because you don’t ect manager for the Safe Routes to up some bike trails and races, says two-lane highway where autos zip it does not mention bicycling. (The have the money to maintain them School (SRS) National Partnership. division Executive Director Bidtah through his village of about 1,000, law doesn’t rule out exploring it as and if you don’t have proper signage They can get overwhelmed dealing Becker. “We’re still in the beginning putting bike riders at risk. part of the study, though.) and wide shoulders, you can educate with multiple state and federal trans- stages,” she says. “We’re still work- Chavarria did not elaborate in Find us on people until the cows come home. portation agencies. “In some cases, ing on who, what, where, when.” Facebook his testimony but said in an inter- You won’t have safe roads....” they are covering large geographic The nation encompasses more than view that about 14,000 vehicles zip To worsen the situation, not only areas,” she says. She suggests tribes 27,000 square rural miles in Arizona, through town daily because Santa are many tribal roads not built to partner with other tribes or neigh- Utah and New Mexico. facebook.com/cyclingutah Clara lies on the commuter route to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Follow us on Twitter!

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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING Tingey and Lindine Win Cactus Hugger Intermountain Cup

Justin Lindine (Hyperthreads) is shown here on his way to winning the Cactus Hugger Intermountain Cup race in St. George, Utah, April 2, 2016. Photo by Angie Harker, Find your photo at selective-vision.com

Erica Tingey (Jamis) returned to racing after a long break with a win at the Cactus Hugger Intermountain Cup race in St. George, Utah, April 2, 2016. A Photo Photo by Angie Harker, Find your photo at selective-vision.com Gallery by Selective Vision. The Cactus Hugger Intermountain Cup was held on April 2, 2016 in St. George, Utah. It was race number 2 in the series. See results on page 16. Big air in the cross country race at the Cactus Hugger Intermountain Cup race in St. George, Utah, April 2, 2016. Photo by Angie Harker, Find your photo at selective-vision.com

Kaden Pulley catches air at the Cactus Hugger Intermountain Cup race in St. George, Utah, April 2, 2016. Photo by Angie Harker, Find your photo at selective-vision.com

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ROAD RACING MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING McCutcheon and Slack Take Wins in 2016 East Rollins and Smith Win Windy Canyon Echo Road Race 6 Hours in Frog Hollow attacks throughout. With Marshall (both Canyon riders) taking Canyon rider Joe Waters 4th and 5th. McGeough continued, in the break at the Echo “I am happy with second. It was a lot By Cimarron Chacon turnaround, it was up of passion, a lot of energy. The team to Fort Lewis to chase, did fantastic. This is a stepping stone For the 7th annual 6 which they did admi- on the way to Collegiate Nationals. rably, bringing young The team’s working great, and I’m Hours in Frog Hollow, gun Cormac McGeough looking forward to that.” Slack was held on April 16, 2016 up to the break. “There all smiles with his win, “The team in St. George, Utah, an was brutal headwind up went first, third, fourth, and fifth. So almost sold out crowd along the Interstate until we’re pretty happy with that.” the turnaround. The team In the Master’s 45+ Cicada lined up at the start- got to it, started rotating Racing’s Christophe Heinrich and ing line with 20 mph just doing excellent work. Duane Allgier rode together for an sustained winds to Like textbook from Team hour and half, but were caught by their back. Despite the Sky kind of business. I a group of 3. On the final climb, was just hanging out, Heinrich again attacked half way up weather the crowd was watching them, shedding the climb to solo in for the win. full of smiling faces tears, it was just beau- In the Men’s Cat 4 race, James and a few costumes. tiful,” said McGeough. Lavelle of Cicada Racing took the Eric Slack (left) won the sprint for first over Everyone was up for Cormac McGeough at the 2016 East Canyon The Fort Lewis rider held win. “The group was pretty com- a day of competitive Echo Road Race on April 16, 2016. his own on the finish- petitive for most of the race. It stuck Photo by Dave Iltis, CyclingUtah.com ing climb despite being together but the last climb kind of mountain biking. The outnumbered 3-1 by the blew everybody up.” Lavelle was first 2 laps were the local powerhouse Canyon Bicycles with three others at the base of the toughest, with up to 50 By Dave Iltis Shimano squad. At the finish, climb, “I ended dropping them when Cortlan Brown led out Erik Slack I took off at the bottom of the climb mph gusts on the ridg- On a sunny but chilly spring day, with McGeough just behind. The two and just tried to ride hard to the fin- es, racers had to really the East Canyon Echo Road Race, battled in the big ring for the eternity ish.” work hard to stay up- of 250 meters, with Slack winning one of Utah’s classic road events, right. Although the took place in Henefer, Utah on Ap;ril by a few inches over McGeough See results on page 16, and gusts subsided a little 16, 2016. The race starts with a as both riders threw their bikes at a full photo gallery at gallery.cy- Melisa Rollins of Team Fatty won the women’s 5 mile climb from Henefer to the the line. Brown rallied in for third, clingutah.com solo category at the 2016 6 Hours in Frog Hollow. as the day went on, the top of Hogsback, with a descent to with Mitchell Peterson and Kaler Photo by Crawlingspider.com, Find more photos sustained winds grew of the race at their website. East Canyon Resorts, back up the to 30+ mph. It was a stair-step climb to Hogsback and out to the Echo Canyon and back tough day for all bat- to Hogsback for the finish. Close tling the wind. to 200 racers including Colorado’s For some one lap Fort Lewis College Skyhawks lined was enough, but for up for the 60-mile road race (14 for Juniors, and 40 for Women 3/4 and those who were in for Women Masters). the long haul, the day In the women’s race, Mindy seemed to get more McCutcheon (Canyon Bicycles – and more fun. Lap Shimano) showed her strength by leading up the return climb from times were different East Canyon Resorts. The women’s than in previous years. field was largely intact at the top of No speed records were Hogsback. From the turnaround and broken, but with an through through Henefer again for the third ascent to the Summit-Morgan uphill tail wind, and County Line, the field was down to A Fort Lewis rider punches it on the second climb in the category 3-4 field a head wind on the Breanne Nalder (Visit Dallas/DNA at the 2016 East Canyon Echo Road Race on April 16, 2016. decent, racers found Photo by Dave Iltis, CyclingUtah.com Cycling), Mary Emerson (TOSH themselves pedal- Hyperthreads), McCutcheon, Jenna McPherson (Fort Lewis) and a bridg- ing more, which led ing Anne Perry (Canyon Bicycles to very consistent lap Shimano). Nalder pulled for most times. of the climb with McCutcheon in Two-time Solo tow. With McCutcheon’s teammate Anne Perry not far off the pace, she Male champion Cary had the luxury of sitting on. When Smith (The HUB), not it came to the final kilometer, it was Cary Smith (The Hub) won the men’s solo cat- only beat his 2015 all McCutcheon for the win. Nalder egory and set the record for the fastest 6 laps. time by 6 minutes, but came in second with Perry a bit Photo by Crawlingspider.com, Find more photos back in third. Emerson was fourth, of the race at their website. also set the course and Fort Lewis College’s Jenna record for the fastest 6 McPherson in fifth. “I kind of made laps during the race since the course was changed in 2012. His final time her work then managed to just drop was 6 laps in 5:15:41. Smith’s first two laps were about 50 minutes each. her in the last 1k. She’s probably not too happy I sat on her wheel for the If he could have held that pace the entire race, he may have been the first last four miles. But hey, that’s bike racer to achieve a 7th lap. The wind was likely the cause of the slow down. racing,” said a happy McCutcheon. Melisa Rollins (Team Fatty) took the win for the Female Solo category. McCutcheon and Nalder are both off Melisa is a relatively new face on the racing scene, but with Lisa –the to New Mexico’s Tour of the Gila in early May. hammer – Nelson as a mom, it is no wonder that Melisa is shining. Melisa In the Men’s pro race, Canyon completed 5 laps in 5:33:28. Meanwhile Mom (Lisa Nelson, Team Fatty) Bicycles Shimano controlled the took second in the Solo Singlespeed Female category to Heidi Volpe, Team race throughout. Impressive, given Helens, in what was a near tie race. The difference between these two the presence of one of Utah’s best pro road racers, Robbie Squire ladies was 00:00:02 seconds after 5 laps of racing neck and neck. Heidi (Holowesko Citadel Racing Team pb took the win with 5 laps in 5:45:54. Hincapie Racing), as well as the super For results, see page 16. strong Fort Lewis College Skyhawks For complete results and racer stats visit Team. Canyon sent a Michael Wilcox off early, and continued to launch 6hoursinfroghollow.com/results/ 20 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

GRAVEL GRINDERS Beaver Dam Gravel Grinder Comes to South East Nevada in June

Riders in the 2015 Beaver Dam Gravel Grinder near Beaver Dam State Park, Nevada. Photo by Dawn Andone

backcountry and jeep roads. There tions. By Dave Iltis are some rocky patches that can be Hike, bike, fish. You can do it all considered technical, but we have right in the park. There are number April 25, 2016 – The Beaver Dam tried to keep those to a minimum. of trails, historic sites, and beautiful 49er Gravel Grinder is slated for However, rain events can change the streams and ponds. It’s a great way to June 18, 2016 at Beaver Dam State terrain—sometimes this results in spend the weekend. Park in South East Nevada. The ride having to change the route. There are also four other state will have 10, 35, and 45 mile options Fat tire bikes are the most appro- parks in the area. Pioche is an old through the rugged and gorgeous priate. Some areas can be rocky and mining town you might like to check- terrain of Lincoln County, Nevada. others sandy. out. And if you are willing to drive a A gravel grinder is a ride that takes The ride is not timed. We want bit there are some ghosttowns and a place on gravel roads that are gener- you to enjoy the scenery and take- site where you can dig for trilobites. ally less technical than singletrack in what Lincoln County and Beaver Visit www.lincolncountynevada. mountain biking. Dam State Park have to offer. com for more information on sites We asked organizer Dawn Andone and activities in Lincoln County. to tell us about the ride. CW: What is the scenery like? What are the highlights along the CW: Is there anything else that Riders in the 2015 Beaver Dam Gravel Grinder near Beaver Dam State Park, Cycling West: What are the cours- course? you’d like to add? Nevada. es like for the Beaver Dam Gravel BDGG: The scenery is spectacu- BDGG: This is a fun time! Photo by Dawn Andone Grinder? What type of bike do you lar! The road taking you out of the Nevada State Parks strives to make Beaver Dam State Park. Follow UT-18 north out of St. need to use? Is the ride timed? park winds up a dirt/gravel road, your trip and the event one you will •2-1/2 hours Southeast of Ely: George to Enterprise, UT. Turn west Beaver Dam Gravel Grinder: The through pines and junipers. The remember for a lifetime. We have a US-93 S to Beaver Dam Road East. (left) and drive through the town course is mostly over dirt and gravel wildflowers will be in bloom so number of riders who return every whites, reds, yellows, purples, and year. We want you to come back, not Head south on US-93 toward of Enterprise to UT-219 toward oranges will dot the landscape and just to the ride, but throughout the Pioche, Nevada. Continue south on Enterprise Reservoir. UT-219 turns standout against the evergreens. year to recreate and enjoy all Lincoln US-93 past the town of Pioche about to gravel, continue on the gravel road You ride along the rim of the County has to offer! 20 miles toward the town of Caliente, following the signs to Beaver Dam park so you can see all the geologic Nevada. About five miles north of State Park, Nevada. formations created during periods of CW: Where is Beaver Dam State Caliente watch for the Beaver Dam volcanic activity millions of years Park? State Park sign on the highway. Turn ago. BDGG: Situated in rugged can- east (left) on the Beaver Dam Road. Event Details: June 18 — Beaver Drive 30 miles on the gravel road The route takes you past old dams, yon country, this breathtaking, 2,393- Dam 49er Gravel Grinder, Beaver following the signs to Beaver Dam Never miss an and through ranching communities, acre park is located approximate- Dam State Park, NV, Ride the Rim State Park. with a lunch stop at the old one-room ly three hours north of Las Vegas, and see the park from a different issue, subscribe •2 hours West of Cedar City, Utah: schoolhouse in Barclay. Nevada on the Utah border. perspective. Pedal down an old UT-56 W to UT-18 S to UT-219 W to to our e-newslet- •3-1/2 hours Northeast of Las chaining road that runs along the CW: Where can people stay that Vegas: I-15 N to US-93 N to Beaver Beaver Dam Road. Park’s rim and winds you through ter and come to do the ride? What other Dam Road East. Follow UT-56 west to Beryl Pinyon and juniper trees. Ride attractions are there if people want to Head north on I-15 out of Las Junction, UT. Turn south (left) on print edition at through an old ranching town with make a weekend of the trip? Vegas. Turn onto US-93 north at UT-18 to Enterprise, UT. Drive cyclingutah.com BDGG: Stay at the Park! Come Apex following the Caliente/Pioche/ through the town of Enterprise to a one-room schoolhouse; then back camp in one of two campgrounds Ely sign. Continue north on US-93 UT-219 going toward Enterprise to the main park road and down into at the park. The ride starts at 7:30 to the town of Caliente, Nevada. Reservoir. UT-219 turns to gravel, Campground B where we end the am and the closest town is 35 miles Continue north from town on US-93 continue on the gravel road follow- ride with a BBQ. The course is sub- down a gravel road. Camping is about five miles, watch for the ing the signs to Beaver Dam State ject to change based on weather con- your best option. Stay Friday and Beaver Dam State Park sign on the Park, Nevada. ditions.10, 35 and 45 mile options. Saturday night. highway. Turn east (right) on the •2 hours Northwest of St. George, Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathe- If you prefer to stay in a motel, Beaver Dam Road. Drive 30 miles on Utah: UT-18 N to UT-219 W to [email protected], bea- Caliente has the closest accommoda- the gravel road following the signs to Beaver Dam Road. verdamgravelgrinder.com MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 21

BLM Showcases 20 Nevada’s New Basin Par.12274.File.dat/Envisioning%20 Tour of Utah Women’s Caliente, Nevada Top Mountain Biking and Range National Questions%20BARNM_1_19_16_ Edition Cancelled for to Develop New FINAL_Fillable%20PDF.pdf. BLM Destinations Monument Looks to is inviting comments on everything 2016 Mountain Bike Trail Develop Mountain from the extent of logging and System If you want to ride a mountain Biking gravel extraction to resource pro- April 28, 2016 - The Tour of bike – you should feel glad if you tection to recreational opportunities Utah today announced that the A new mountain biking sys- Tour of Utah Women’s edition live in the Mountain West area. A new national monument and signage. tem in Lincoln County, NV is will be ‘suspended’ for 2016. slated to open in the next year The Bureau of Land Management in Nevada is not only open for The questionnaire specifically They cite lack of courses and or two. A consortium in the (BLM) recently developed a web- bicyclists to ride: it is open for asks if BLM should identify cer- finances as the primary reasons area has released a plan for a site showcasing the nation’s top them to suggest how to improve tain areas as suitable for biking. for the cancellation. The state- 40-mile system on public land 20 mountain bike areas. Nineteen Currently, people can bike on all the cycling experience within it. ment is below: outside Caliente. The Bureau of lie in or west of the Rockies. (The Last July, President Barack Obama existing roads and trails in the mon- ument except in the Worthington Land Management (BLM) con- 20th can be found in Northern signed an order establishing the Statement on Tour of Utah ducted a public comment period Mountains Wilderness Area, though Virginia.) Basin & Range National Monument Women’s Edition for 2016 from on an environmental assessment they’re not labeled as bike trails. BLM developed the map in southeastern Nevada, calling the the Tour of Utah: SALT LAKE in March. It hopes to begin con- BLM notes that interested parties (http://www.blm.gov/mountain- area “an iconic landmark.” CITY (April 28, 2016) — The struction this fall and open at need not answer every question – bike/) in conjunction with the His order protects 704,000 acres Tour of Utah is suspending its least part of the network in the only the ones they want to. You’re International Mounting Bicycling of what Obama called “cultural, women’s cycling event for 2016 fall of 2017 or spring 2018. The Association and the MTB Project. prehistoric, and historic legacy,” free to suggest bicycling areas and and will focus on its internation- timeline depends on weather and It doesn’t list the sites in any par- placing them under control of the not comment on wild horses or ally-sanctioned men’s stage race a few ongoing studies to make electronic transmission lines. You ticular order of quality. Bureau of Land Management from Aug. 1-7. The decision by sure the trails do not interfere can file electronically, by fax or with migratory bird patterns and In Utah, the list includes Moab, (BLM). The proclamation gave the organizers is due to a lack of mail. native plants. Red Fleet & McCoy Flats, and BLM three years to develop a long- suitable race course options and range land use plan, including rec- BLM is also forming a Friends financial constraints preventing a The proposed trail system Gooseberry Mesa & Hurricane would be open to bikers and hik- reational uses such as bicycling. Group of the Basin & Range first-class event. The Tour of Utah Cliffs. “The possibilities are ers – not motorized vehicles or BLM’s Ely District Office is National Monument. If you’re conducted circuit races in 2014 nearly endless in Moab with over equestrians, since trails for them inviting the public to complete an interested, contact Jocelyn Torres and 2015 in support of women’s 120 miles of single track trails require more stringent standards. envisioning questionnaire avail- at [email protected]. cycling, and will evaluate future mountain bike trails (sic),” the site able at . http://www.blm.gov/style/ -Charles Pekow The plan calls for 40 miles of opportunities. trails and two trailheads, one in reads. Idaho includes Croy Creek medialib/blm/nv/nlcs_new/barnm. and Discovery Hill. “Discovery Barnes Canyon about five miles With the cancellation of Hill has some exceptional single- east of downtown Caliente and Weber Pathways the trails, particularly those heavily Colorado’s USA Pro Challenge track riding opportunities only the other about two miles south of used trails on the front side of the for 2016, and hence the women’s town on Ella Mountain Lookout two miles north of downtown Has Fresh Push to mountains, have become “cupped”, races that were part of it, and the Road. Trailheads would include Salmon, ID and provides riders Modernize Area Trails which creates a path for water to cancellation of the Tour of Utah parking, restrooms, kiosks, shade with smooth riding opportuni- speed up the erosion process. This Women’s edition, women’s racing and picnic/grilling facilities. ties through rolling sage hills set Our actual “on-the-ground” proj- spring, in partnership with Wasatch has lost two major events in the A public comment period on against the equally stunning back- ect work here at Weber Pathways Civil Engineering, we are under- last few months. the plan ended in March. The drops of the Continental Divide -Dave Iltis project is designed not only for tends to happen in cycles. Some taking an effort to modernize key and Salmon River Valley,” says local biking and hiking enthusi- years we are more focused on plan- sections of these cupped and worn the site. asts – but to bring tourism into ning, permitting and fundraising in trails. A group of experienced trail Five sites in Colorado make the area. Only about 27 miles of anticipation of new trail construc- builders with knowledge of the lat- the list as does Johnny Behind the the planned routes would fall on tion, than moving dirt. In 2015 est trail design techniques will lead Rocks in Wyoming, Cottonwood Check out our BLM land. The rest would go in we completed some significant trail Kershaw-Ryan State Park and the Valley in Nevada and Black volunteers on eight Saturday work website at sections, and now in 2016 we will Nevada Division of State Parks Canyon in Arizona. Each featured sessions into June. We feel this is switch back to that planning mode. an important project that will lay cyclingutah.com! (NDSP) would bear responsibility page includes maps, descriptions for construction and maintenance We will also shift our volunteer the groundwork for on-going mod- and other info you need to know of those 13 miles. workforce into maintenance mode when planning a trip. ernization effort, a key factor in Subscribe to our BLM, the City of Caliente, BLM doesn’t pretend to list all to keep the existing trails in good keeping the network viable and use- NDSP, Lincoln County and the the best sites, saying in a release shape. ful. If you have questions or would email newsletter Southern Nevada Mountain Bike that it has featured “20 of the Much of our historic trail sys- like to provide input, please contact to stay current on Association (a chapter of the nation’s most popular trails on tem was built without the benefit the Weber Pathways office or email International Mountain Bicycling public lands.” of modern trail design technique, [email protected]. the latest cycling Association) have been working on the plan for four years. Last -Charles Pekow and additionally has seen signifi- news. year, BLM modified the proposed cant wear over the years. Many of -Rod Kramer routes to protect cultural resourc- es. The plan calls for a series of loops with a connector trail, with parts designated for different skill levels of mountain bikers and part for hiking only. Use of BLM trails would be free; trail users in the state park would be subject to the normal entrance fee. Preliminary infor- mation is available here: http:// tinyurl.com/calientetrailsprelimi- nary A final environmental assess- ment will be published soon at eplanning.blm.gov . -Charles Pekow 22 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

May 16-20, 2016 — Utah Bike to Work Week, Utah Bike Month, All, UT, State employees Calendar Guidelines: across Utah are being encouraged to use WESTERN STATES their bikes to get to work this week. This could Listings are free on a include using their bikes in conjunction with public transportation as a means of reducing space available basis and single-occupancy vehicle trips. This effort is a at our discretion. way to raise awareness about active trans- portation options available to commuters. , Submit your event to: Heidi Goedhart, 801-964-4564, hgoedhart@ utah.gov, udot.utah.gov CALENDAR OF EVENTS [email protected] May 16-20, 2016 — Bozeman Bike Week, with date, name of event, Bozeman, MT, Celebrate bike commuting with the Bozeman cycling community the week of website, phone number May 16 – 20. There will be morning stops each day and an end of week party on Friday!, Alex Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory and contact person and Lussier, [email protected], Megan Lawson, — Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC committee Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801-629- 406-570-7475, [email protected], Utah BMX works to improve cycling conditions in Salt 8757, [email protected], other appropiate informa- Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club , gvbcbike@ Lake County and is an official committee. gmail.com, gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org, gal- tion. latinvalleybicycleclub.org/community-events/ RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor Meetings are the second Wednesday of each Regional Events, bike-to-work-week/ and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 W, month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are held in Suite Let us know about any 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, Race N-2800 of the Salt Lake County Government May 18, 2016 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race at 7, Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT, , Swaps,Lectures corrections to existing Salt Lake City, UT, Cyclists will take to the May through September (practices starting Megan Hillyard, 801-468-3351, MHillyard@slco. roads, escorted in a silent procession to honor in April with additional practices on Tuesdays org, bicycle.slco.org Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last listings! cyclists who have been killed or injured while Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the through May), Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber County’s cycling on public roadways, meet at 6:30 at Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and [email protected], rad- trails group. We are committed to the idea the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah. canyonbmx.com that a non-motorized network of public path- 8am-5pm and Sunday May 8th 11am-3pm. City. Ride leaves at 7 pm. Bike ride at 10 to 12 com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ Buy or sell gear., Julie Minahan, 435-640-8642, mph, mostly flat or minimum grade, about 11 Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx ways significantly contribute to our communi- [email protected], youngriders.com miles., Tegan Feudale, 717-503-4275, tegan@ racing at the Legacy Events center 151 ty’s economic vitality and quality of life., Mark Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, bikeutah.org, rideofsilence.org South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice Bedel, 801-393-2304, [email protected], Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. May 7, 2016 — Ogden Bike Swap, Utah Bike Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, rod@weberpath- Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. Check Month, Ogden, UT, Ogden Bicycle Collective May 18, 2016 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, ways.org, weberpathways.org out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on Facebook is hosting a Bike Swap9 am - 5 pm, 936 Provo, UT, Join cyclists worldwide in a silent for location., Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, [email protected], lrbmx.com, radcanyon- Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We 28th St., Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ slow-paced ride in honor of those who have [email protected], facebook. bmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_Outdoor_ accept all types and styles of riders, most ogdencity.com, Clint Watson, 801-997-0336, been injured or killed while cycling on public com/groups/189631497724953/, beehivebike- Schedule_2014.pdf important we want people to ride their bikes [email protected], bicyclecollec- roadways. Dixon Middle School, 750 W 200 polo.wordpress.com tive.org/locations-a-hours/ogden/item/474- N., Lucy Ordaz, 801-787-4384, lucyo@provo. June 17-19, 2016 — USA BMX Great Salt Lake and enjoy doing it. Most of us love riding our ogden-bike-swap-may-7th-2016 edu, rideofsilence.org, facebook.com/even Nationals, USA BMX National Series, South bikes in all types of weather and in multiple Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, ts/850656535006205/851159871622538/ Jordan, UT, Location: 5200 W, 9800 South. disciplines. The Alliance is located in Southern Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. May 7, 2016 — Bikes and Trikes, Utah Bike Month, Weekly practices on Tuesdays from May 1 Utah and has group rides to help people get Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 Provo, UT, Memorial Park, 800 East Center May 19, 2016 — Bicycle Pit Stops, Utah Bike through the end of September. Weekly rac- out, meet new friends, and most importantly, pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, Street, time TBA, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207- Month, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. ing on Thursdays., Dallas Edwards, 801-803- have fun riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, 435-649-4806, [email protected], 6879, [email protected], bikeprovo.org Morning commuter pit stops throughout Salt 1900, [email protected], 435-632-8215, lukas@mooseknuckleralliance. colesport.com, mountaintrails.org Lake City on popular bicycle routes. Snacks, org, mooseknuckleralliance.org May 10, 2016 — Bike to Work Day in Provo radcanyonbmx.com, facebook.com/radcan- Moab Bike Party — Moab, Utah, 4th Wednesday City, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, 7:30-9:00 safety info, bike maps. See facebook the yonbmx Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park of every month. 6:30 or 7:30 pm., Jeff Gutierrez, a.m. at the Historic County Courthouse (west week before for locations., Phil Sarnoff, 801- City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435-649- , facebook.com/moabbikeparty lawn) off of University Avenue/Center Street 440-3729, [email protected], Salt Lake Advocacy 6839, [email protected], mountain- in Provo, Utah. Free food, bike swag, and City Transportation , 801-535-6630, bikeslc@slc- trails.org Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride gov.com, bikeslc.com, facebook.com/bikeslc for families. This will be a monthly ride, the bike safety checkups. Police Escorted Bike Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park Ride with Mayor Curtis begins at 8:00 a.m. May 20, 2016 — National Bike to Work Day, Group., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@ Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages sharp and is approx. 3 miles long around town. Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, Breakfast Stations hosted by employers, large climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your and small, across the city., Stacey Adamson, Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824-5339, [email protected], facebook.com/ bike on your way to work., None , noemail@ 801-227-8958, [email protected], Aaron bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, [email protected], bonnev- groups/109360246125277 cyclingutah.com, Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail. 303-417-1544, [email protected], bicy- illeshorelinetrail.org Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com May 20, 2016 — Ogden Mayor’s Bike to Work clecolorado.org Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 behind Day, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, Ride to May 11, 2016 — Bikes vs. Cars Movie, Utah Bike Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Christian Work with the Mayor - We will meet the Mayor Month, Park City, UT, 7 pm, part of Park City bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor organization, run by volunteers. The mission Clemens, 385-528-1158, 801-440-0546, chris- at the South end of the Dee Events Center Film Series, Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Lonsdale, 406-449-2787, bznbybike@gmail. of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) [email protected], Parking lot 1300E 4600S on his ride into work Ave, Director , 435-615-8291, director@parkci- com, bikewalkmontana.org Coalition is to assist city, county, state and fed- at 8am, the group will ride with the mayor to eral agencies and other public and private May 4, 2016 — National Bike to School Day, tyfilmseries.com, parkcityfilmseries.com the Ogden amphitheater (343 25th st) for a Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists — Phoenix, AZ, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to partners in completing a multi-use trail along May 12-14, 2016 — Weber Pathways Weed Days, breakfast hosted by Ogden City, Threshold Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor and the Sugar Utah Bike Month, Eden, UT, Partnership with Gives, UTA , and WOBAC. Can’t make it up to Bob Beane, 623-252-0931, cazbike@cazbike. bike on your way to school., None , noemail@ House Rail Spur to connect the Bonneville USFS, focused on eradicating invasive weeds ride with the mayor? Then just pedal on down org, cazbike.org Shoreline Trail with the Provo/Jordan River cyclingutah.com, walkbiketoschool.org/ for breakfsat. See you there! Food served until ready/about-the-events/bike-to-school-day including puncturevine, Dyer’s Woad, Star Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Tucson, Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, 801-694-8925, Thistle. May 12 - Huntsville Guard Station 6620 10am, Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ AZ, Arizona’s Statewide bicycle advocacy [email protected], parleystrail.org May 5, 2016 — Ogden Bike Park Shindig 2016, E. 100 S. Huntsville, 9 am to 1 pm; May 13 29th ogdencity.com, ogdencity.com, facebook. com/events/1080722501970185 organization, Eric Post, president@bikegaba. Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Come join Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, Fundraising St. Trailhead, Ogden, 9 am to 1 pm; May 14 org, bikegaba.org us every first Thursday of the month at 5:00 event and party to benefit the Ogden Trails Eden - Eden Bowery, 2150 N. 550 E. Eden, 9 am May 20, 2016 — Logan Bike to Work Day, Road Network and The Ogden Bike Park May 5th to 1 pm - with art and craft show, barbeque, Idaho Bike Walk Alliance — Boise, ID, Idaho’s pm at 48 N. 300 W. We promote bike safety, Respect, Logan, Logan, UT, Celebrate Bike to culture, and better relations between bikes 5:30-8:30 pm - The Front Climbing Club 225 and Dyer’s Woad demonstration, Rod Kramer, Work Day by riding your bike to work or school. Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, 20th St, Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ 801-393-2304, [email protected], Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@ida- and cars., Zac Whitmore, 801-356-1378, zwhit- We’ll even give your old bike a tune-up…for [email protected], Heather Skabelund, 971- ogdencity.com, ogdencity.com, facebook. weberpathways.org free! Begins at 8 am from your home to 10 howalkbike.org, idahowalkbike.org com/events/1071396846232542/ 404-1557, [email protected], Aaron May 13, 2016 — Ghost Ride, Utah Bike Month, am at Cache County Plaza, 199 North Main Wyoming Pathways — Wilson, WY, Statewide Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail. May 7, 2016 — GOTS Bike and Outdoor Toy Swap, Provo, UT, Friday the 13th Ghost Ride, spon- Street., Gary Saxton, 435-752-2161, 435-374- bicycle advocacy organization, Tim Young, com, bikeprovo.org Salt Lake City, UT, Held at Wild Rose, 702 3rd sored by Provo Cycling Ghost Tours, Joaquin 8076, [email protected], logan- 307-413-8464, wyopath.org downtown.org Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. Ave, Check in on Friday, Swap on Saturday., Park, 400 E 400 N, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207- Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, Tim Metos, (801) 533-8671, contact@wildrose- 6879, [email protected], bikeprovo.org May 21-22, 2016 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, Park sports.com, wildrosesports.com Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, [email protected], dmbta.org May 14, 2016 — SLUG Cat, Utah Bike Month, Salt City, UT, 9-5 Sat., 9-3 Sun. $10 fee if bike sells. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month May 7-8, 2016 — Young Riders Bike Swap, Park Lake City, UT, Alleycat race. Registration from Proceeds go to Mountain Trails Foundation. from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation Division Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, UT, Drop bikes off at Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Craig City, UT, Benefits Young Riders Youth Mountain 4-5 at Saturday Cycles. Event from 5-7 pm., Conference room., Becka Roolf, 801-535-6630, Biking Program. Located at The Yard, 1255 Angela Brown, 801-487-9221, angela@slug- on 5/20. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/22., Scott [email protected], bikeslc.com Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutahbicycle@ Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, scottdudevoir@cole- gmail.com, southernutahbicyclealliance.org Kearns Blvd Park City, UT. Saturday May 7th mag.com, John Ford, 801-487-9221, johnford@ slugmag.com, slugmag.com sport.com, mountaintrails.org, colesport.com May 14, 2016 — Get Into the River Festival, Utah May 21, 2016 — Pedal Palooza, Herriman, UT, An Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Come learn event for the whole family, kids bike parade, about the animals and habitats supported by kids bike races, bike safety rodeo, helmet the river and how communities and individu- safety inspection, helmet decorating station. als are enjoying it each and every day. There Starts at 10 am (pre-event helmet checks will be educational and recreational demon- at 9), Butterfield Park, Kami Greenhagen, strations during the festivities. Bring your bikes, 801-913-3251, [email protected], your strollers, and your walking shoes and pp.infinitecycles.com experience the Jordan River Parkway, Jen May 21, 2016 — Bike Day with the Mayor of Parsons-Soran, 801-502-6794, getintotheriver@ Springville City, Utah Bike Month, Springville gmail.com, getintotheriver.org City, UT, 10:00 a.m. bike ride with the Mayor May 16-20, 2016 — Utah Bike Week, Utah Bike around town. Opening of the Splash Pad at Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Week-long festi- the Springville Civic Center to follow the ride. val with bike races, Bike Bonanza, Bike to Springville Civic Center - 110 South Main Street, Work Day, and more., Dave Iltis, 801-328-2066, Free food, bike swag, and bike safety check- [email protected], cyclingutah.com/ ups., Rod Oldroyd, 801-491-7684, roldroyd@ event-calendars/bicycling-events-swaps-and- springville.org, springville.org festivals/ May 24-29, 2016 — Gear Up for Bike to Work May 16-21, 2016 — Boise Bike Week, Bike Month, Week, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Boise, ID, A celebration of cycling in all of Come tune your bike at the Collective to get its forms, Boise Bike Week take place in the ready for bike to work day. 3-9 pm weekdays, middle of National Bike Month and recognizes 12-7 Saturdays, 12-5 Sunday., Davey Davis, National Bike to Work Day on Friday May 20th. 801-328-2453, [email protected], There is something for everyone: Mountain bicyclecollective.org bike clinics, gravel rides, movies, women’s May 27, 2016 — Bike To Work Day, Utah Bike rides, Bike to Work Breakfast, Market rides and Month, Park City, UT, Meet at Basin Field House commuter seminars. It all culminates with a and Doubletree Hotel at 7 am., Heinrich Deters, big block party on Saturday May 21st in down- 435-649-8710, 435-659-1188 , hdeters@parkcity. town Boise. Come ride with us!, Lisa Brady, org, mountaintrails.org, basinrecreation.org 208-761-8507, [email protected], boisebikeweek.org, biketreasurevalley.org May 31, 2016 — Salt Lake County and City Mayor’s Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, May 16-20, 2016 — Bike to Work and School Week, Salt Lake City, UT, A mellow ride with Salt Lake Utah Bike Month, Logan, UT, Encouraging County Mayor Ben McAdams, Mayor Jackie cycling with information booths at the CVTD Biskupski, South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood, Transit Center and USU. Refreshments, tune- and other local municipalities under police ups and educational materials. Everyday escort. Breakfast, music, and more at 7:15 throughout the week from 7:30 - 9:30 am., am, beginning at Sugar House Draw by 1300 Aggie Blue Bikes, 435-797-8139, [email protected], E. in Sugarhouse Park. Bike ride begins at 8am Dayton Crites, 435-755-1646, dayton.crites@ and ends at the Salt Lake City and County cachecounty.org, trails.cachecounty.org, Building., Alison Weyher, [email protected], aggiebluebikes.org Tara Olson, 801-535-6167, Tara.Olson@slcgov. MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 23

com, slco.org/bicycle, slcgov.com/biketo- Fredonia Welcome Center, US 89-A, Fredonia, State Championships, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349- 11th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual tem off Coyote Lane. Proceed support Summit workday AZ, 8 am Arizona time., Rich Csenge, 435-644- 4612, [email protected], Sara Valerious, stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike Bike Club and junior cyclists., Michael John 3735, [email protected], amazingearthfest.org 847-946-4182, [email protected], Ray films, townie tour with poker run, dirt jump Turner, 801-664-6351, [email protected], June 4, 2016 — National Trails Day, Park City, UT, Gadd, [email protected], ridesunvalley. comp and costume party! The festival is a fun- Karl Redel, [email protected], summit- Location & Project TBA, Charlie Sturgis, 435- May 14-14, 2016 — VIDA MTB Series: Valmont com, visitsunvalley.com draiser for local trails and the bike park!, Tracy bikeclub.org/wasatch360 649-6839, [email protected], moun- Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series, Boulder, CO, Reed, 435-259-4688, [email protected], taintrails.org Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Sarah June 23-26, 2016 — Crested Butte Bike Week, May 28, 2016 — Vike on a Bike, Ephraim , UT, A moabhodown.com, chilebikes.com Rawley, 503-805-0043, [email protected], Crested Butte, CO, World’s Oldest Mountain mountain bike race for all experience levels, June 4, 2016 — National Trails Day, Salt Lake vidamtb.com Bike Festival celebrates 36 years with on a course designed by Durke Gordon and City, UT, Volunteer on Trail Projects., Kristen an Amateur Film Festival, Chainless World Utah Weekly MTB Jason Stevens. The event begins at noon on Kenley, (801) 501-0850, [email protected], rei. May 21, 2016 — Ogden Bike Park Spring Trail Championships, Fat Tire 40 mountain bike Saturday in front of the Snow College Noyes com/saltlakecity Jam, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, 10am - race, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, Gravity Building. Families are encouraged to deco- Top of 9th street at the Ogden Bike Park, 3 Race Series June 4, 2016 — National Trails Day, Weber Slave downhill race at Crested Butte Mountain rate their Viking bikes for the parade at 10am new trails build for the 2016 ride season will Resort and guided mountain bike rides to and cruise past the festival for a fun ride. Four County, UT, Weber Pathways Trail Day. Come April 1-August 31, 2016 — Mid-Week Mountain be showcased to the public along with free premiere trails!, Crested Butte Chamber course options: Family, Beginner, Novice and out an build trails! Check website for details., Bike Race Series, Park City, Heber, Deer Valley, shuttles and food. Come enjoy one of the , 970-349-6438, [email protected], Eliza Sport., Colton Frederick, coltonjh@hotmail. Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, outreach@weber- Snowbird, Solitude, UT, Races are on Tuesday greatest places to ride in Utah., Josh Jones, Cress, 970-349-6438, [email protected], com, Beverly Thomas, 435-340-1052, scandan- pathways.org, weberpathways.org evenings. Registration begins at 5:00, kids 801-629-8757, [email protected], cbbikeweek.com [email protected], scandinavianfesti- races at 6:00 and main event at 6:30. April June 4, 2016 — Road Safety Half Century, ogdencity.com val.org/bike.html June 25-26, 2016 — VIDA MTB Series: Keystone to August. Please check website for dates Logan, UT, Celebrate Logan earning Road May 21, 2016 — Gooseberry Mesa Mountain Respect Community Level 2, Ascend, by Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, and venues., Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, May 30, 2016 — Stan Crane Memorial Draper Bike Poker Ride, Springdale, UT, The ride is a Keystone , CO, Women’s mountain bike skills [email protected], midweekmtb. Dueler, Intermountain Cup, Draper Trail Days, joining us for a fully supported 50 mile ride. “poker ride” where participants accumulate Free Beehive Grill Burgers for lunch! Event clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@ com Draper, UT, A fun, short track XC race at the playing cards along the ride. At the end of the vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com Draper Equestrian Center followed by a single start latitude: 41˚43’52.59” N, Event start lon- May 4-August 3, 2016 — Weekly Race Series, ride, the person with the best poker hand will stage Enduro/Super D down Rush or Maple gitude: 111˚49’38.24” W, Event Finish: Merlin WRS, Sundance, Wasatch County, UT, win a cash prize. The ride is about 9 miles long, July 3-August 19, 2016 — Crested Butte Hollow (still tentative). For the EXC #2 Dueler, Olsen Central Park. Begin at 8 am, end at 11 Wednesday nights, May -Aug. Venue alter- moderate to difficult, and should take about Singletrack MTB Tour, Crested Butte, CO, July this race will proceed all over Corner Canyon am., Gary Saxton, 435-752-2161, 435-374-8076, nates between Wasatch County sites and 1.5-2 hours to complete. Registration at 4pm, 3-8, July 17-22, July 31-Aug. 5, Aug. 14-19. in approximately a 25 mile, lap to lap race. [email protected], logandown- Sundance, 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr race ride at 5. Meet at Gooseberry Mesa Parking Covers the immensely beautiful, challenging There will also be a short course option for town.org time, Sports 50mins, Beginners 30-40mins. 2016 Area., Daisy Hobbs, 435-772-7771, 435-669- and remote terrain in the Elk Mountains of those looking for something a little smaller., Dates:Wasatch County: May 4, 18; June 8, 22; June 11, 2016 — Bike Prom, Utah Bike Month, 5758, [email protected], springdaletown. south-central Colorado. This 6-day tour cov- Darren Goff, 801-475-5463, darren@intermoun- July 6, 20; Aug 3; Sundance: May 11, 25; June Salt Lake City, UT, Bike Prom, the Bicycle com/rotary-club/2016-mtn-bike-poker-ride/ ers the singletrack CB’s locals love best. This taincup.com, intermountaincup.com Collective’s annual fancy shindig. Pierpont tour does not fool around; it delivers prime 1, 15, 29;July 13, 27, Tyson Apostol, 435-200- May 29-October 2, 2016 — Bryce and Zion Place, 163 W. Pierpont Ave. Wear your singletrack, stellar campsites and the best 3239, 801-223-4849, races@euclidoutdoors. June 11, 2016 — The Chris Allaire Solitude Cup, National Parks (MTB), St. George, UT, 6-day, prom outfits. Pre-prom ride: 6:00pm starting swimming holes the Elk Mountains can serve com, John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801-223- Intermountain Cup, Solitude Resort, UT, XC 140-mile guided Mtn Biking Tour thru Brian at Pioneer Park., David Davis, 801-328-2453, up. , John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ 4849, [email protected] , weeklyra- race #5 in the series,, this race is a long time Head, Red Canyon, Navajo Lake Trail, Virgin [email protected], bicyclecollective. lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcy- ceseries.com favorite for many and this year will be no River Rim and Hiking the Zion Narrows. Tour org, bikeprom.com clingguides.com different. Look for some fun exciting racing includes 5-night camping and 1 inn or 5-night Regional Weekly to happen here on some of the best trails July 16, 2016 — Goathead Weevil Release, Salt all inns, transportation and food. May 29-June July 8-9, 2016 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, Northern Utah has to offer. Also a great place Lake City, UT, Volunteers are needed to join 3, June 12-17, June 19-24, June 26-July 1, July UT, Mountain Bike and Trail Running event just to tune up before the High School racing the Jordan River Commission as we release 3-8, July 10-15, July 17-22, July 24-29, July for women. Beautiful courses for all abilities. MTB Race Series starts. Utah State Championships., Darren Goff, puncturevine weevils along the Jordan River 31-Aug 5, Aug 7-12, Aug 14-19, Aug 21-26, Aug Ride, or run, or both. Age group cash prizes 801-475-5463, [email protected], 28-Sep 2, Sep 4-9, Sep 11-16, Sep 18-23, Sep and Finish Line celebration, Stacie Palmer, 801- Parkway. These insects play an important role May 25-June 15, 2016 — Wednesday Night intermountaincup.com 25-30, Oct 2-7. , Kevin Ford, 800-596-2953 x1, 644-9940, 801-336-6198, wildflowerpedalfest@ in managing goatheads on the trail., Laura Race League, Western Montana Trail Series, 702-596-2953, [email protected], gmail.com, wildflowertrailfest.com June 18, 2016 — Dixie 200, Parowan, UT, Self- Hanson, 801-536-4158, [email protected], Missoula, MT, Various courses. First race for Jen Parsons-Soran, 801-502-6794, getintoth- escapeadventures.com supported, 200 miles of trail and remote July 9-10, 2016 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike beginners will be on Wednesday May 25th. [email protected], jordanrivercommission.org terrain between Bryce Canyon and Brian June 4-5, 2016 — Eagle Outside Festival, Eagle, Camp, Park City, UT, Learn new skills, increase First race for intermediate and advanced rid- Head in southern UT. Virgin River Rim, Thunder CO, Massive free bike and product demo. confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the ers will be on Thursday May 26th. All remaining August 13, 2016 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium Mountain, Grandview and several other trails. Firebird 40 MTB Race, Clinics, the Mother of a sport like never before. World class women’s races will be every Wednesday for all catago- Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling Revival Start: 7am, intersection of 2nd Left Hand Half 1/2 Marathon, 10K trail run, 5K road event, only instructional weekend camp for beginner, ries., Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, ben@wmtrail. of Sustainable Folly! Various Western Locations., Canyon and Hwy 143., Dave Harris, hairball. 1K kids race., Mike McCormack, 970-485-5847, intermediate, and advanced riders., Penny org, wmtrail.org Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@newbelgium. [email protected], 2-epic.com/events/dixie200. [email protected], eagle- Deck, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@ com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat June 21-August 16, 2016 — Laramie Mountain html outsidefestival.com dirtseries.com, Emily Neuman, 604-484-6238, Bike Series, Laramie, WY, Tuesdays. Local September 22, 2016 — World Car Free Day, UT, [email protected], dirtseries.com June 25, 2016 — Fire Road Cedar City, Cedar June 9-16, 2016 — Granite Ridge Girls and mountain bike series, great for riders of Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, City, UT, 25k, 60k, 100k distances, starts at Main Stone Temple Coed Mountain Bike Camps, July 11-August 26, 2016 — Colorado Trail MTB any age and ability. Starts at Happy Jack None , [email protected], worldcar- StreetPark at 8am, 7000 ft. total elevation Cheyenne, WY, Curt Gowdy State Park. 2 1/2 Tour, Monroe, CO, July 11-15, July 17-22, July Trailhead., Evan O’Toole, info@laramiem- free.net gained for 100km; 4000ft total for 60km. Equal day girls camp June 9-11, 4 1/2 day coed 24-29, Aug. 14-19, Aug. 21-26. You’ll explore tbseries.com, laramiemtbseries.com, lara- prize $ for overall men & women in the 100km., November 12, 2016 — Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll, camp June 12-16, ages 12-18. Riding skills and unspoiled landscapes, rush through cool miebikenet.org Paul Huddle, 760-635-1795, 760-936-7459, tentative date, Henderson , NV, Our spin on education sessions. , Richard Vincent, 307- mountain air, drink in 360 degree mountain [email protected], Jordan Bracken, the Ciclovia phenomenon that is sweeping 760-1917, 307-777-6478, [email protected], views and pedal past carpeted fields of wild- Utah Mountain 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcy- the globe. Founded in Bogota, Columbia, it’s laramieenduro.org flowers (which can be handle-bar high). High clingracing.com, Cameron Christensen, 435- where roads are closed to motorized traffic, altitude campsites offer a canopy of bright 586-2770, 801-884-2332, cameronc@cedarcity. allowing the community to come together June 17-19, 2016 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, stars and deep sleep at night. Your experi- Bike Racing org, fireroadcycling.com and enjoy the streets on bicycles, skates, Rapid City, SD, Celebration of single track enced guide takes care of all the route finding, mountain biking in the Black Hills of South skateboards or simply on foot. The car-free planning and logistics., John Humphries, 970- May 7, 2016 — Scott Enduro Cup at Moab, Scott June 25, 2016 — Wasatch Back , Intermountain Dakota, Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, street fair is packed with activities for all 728-5891, [email protected], Enduro Cup Series, Moab, UT, The first stop Cup, Heber, UT, EXC #2. Beginning at Utah [email protected], bhfattirefestival.com, ages. Along the route, enjoy children’s activi- lizardheadcyclingguides.com of the 2016 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Valley University Wasatch, the course consists rcparksandrec.org ties, interactive demonstrations, free fitness Vittoria will take place on the world famous of usually two laps and approximately 35-50 July 21-August 14, 2016 — Glacier National Park classes and games., Charlene Ham, 877-775- red rock trails of Moab. This is a great place miles. Half distance available, Darren Goff, June 18-19, 2016 — VIDA MTB Series: Phillip S Bike Tour, Whitefish, MT, July 21-26, July 31-Aug. 5252, [email protected], to kick off your racing season. , Jessica Kunzer, 801-475-5463, [email protected], Miller Park, VIDA MTB Series, Castle Rock, CO, 5, Aug. 9-14. Options for cyclists of all abilities. Annette Mullins, 877-775-5252, bikehender- 801-349-4612, [email protected], Sara intermountaincup.com Women’s mountain bike skills clinics, Sarah Ride as much as or as little as desired. There [email protected], bikehenderson. Valerious, 847-946-4182, svalerious@mtsports. Rawley, 503-805-0043, [email protected], are BIG climbs and bonus mileage options July 4, 2016 — The Rage at Snowbird, org com, endurocupmtb.com vidamtb.com available each day. Both parks provide not to Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, XC race Regional June 18, 2016 — Beaver Dam 49er Gravel be missed hiking options to waterfalls, verdant May 7, 2016 — Soldier Hollow, Intermountain #6. Snowbird has done a great job with some Grinder, Beaver Dam State Park, NV, Ride the meadows filled with wildflowers and mountain Cup, Midway, UT, XC race #3, short course new trails and creating trails for real MTB rac- Rim and see the park from a different per- summits., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ style XC racing-fun, fast course., Darren Goff, ing with a great mix of fast flowy single track, Mountain Bike spective. Pedal down an old chaining road lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcy- 801-475-5463, [email protected], service roads, and a few short technical sec- that runs along the Park’s rim and winds you clingguides.com intermountaincup.com tions to keep you on your toes., Darren Goff, through Pinyon and juniper trees. The course 801-475-5463, [email protected], August 6-7, 2016 — VIDA MTB Series: Snowmass May 14, 2016 — Wild Horse Dirt Fondo, Delle, UT, Tours and Festivals then swings around back to the main park intermountaincup.com Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Rescheduled! 76 miles, 5,000 vertical, zero road and down into Campground B where Snowmass Village, CO, Women’s mountain miles of pavement, county-maintained 2WD July 8, 2016 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, UT, May 6-8, 2016 — P.A.S.S. Bookcliffs Trailfest, we end the ride with a BBQ. The course is bike skills clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, dirt and gravel roads around and across the Utah’s First and only Mountain Bike Challenge tentative, Price, UT, Trail Rides (New Trails subject to change based on weather condi- [email protected], vidamtb.com Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area. Little Wild for women. Held at Snowbasin Ski Resort. 3 Debuted), Free Camping (Bring your accous- tions. 35 and 45 mile options., Dawn Andone, Horse option of 31 miles, 1,800 vertical. Covers timed courses. Awards for age group winners. tic instruments for the Campfire-Jam), Food, 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet. August 11-14, 2016 — BlomFest, Salmon, ID, The many of the same segments as The Wild Horse. , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-336-6198, Live Music, Chaos & Mayhem, Friday after- com, beaverdamgravelgrinder.com Most Unorganized Mountain Bike Gathering Separate start at 10 A.M. Start/Finish in Delle, [email protected], wildflow- noon warm-up ride will be pretty mellow with in Idaho is back for its 6th year. This year’s Utah. The start line is less than one hour west ertrailfest.com a party atmosphere, Saturday & Sunday we June 18-19, 2016 — Knobby Tire Bike Tour, ID, Gathering is only 4 days, but has an added of SLC on I-80. The Wild Horse is a supported ride for REAL - Rides range from short & mel- Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@ida- bonus: an unofficial,self supported bike pack- July 9, 2016 — The Crusher in the Tushar, Beaver, Dirt Fondo. This is not a race, but there will be low to ridiculous., Fuzzy Nance, 435-637-2453, howalkbike.org, idahowalkbike.org ing race on the Continential Divide Trail (CDT). UT, 70 miles of mixed-surface bike racing a mass start., Chris Magerl, 801-595-8293, day- [email protected], PASStrails.com So you have a choice: participate in group exploring Southern Utah’s Tushar Mountain June 19-September 25, 2016 — Grand Staircase [email protected], RideWildHorse.com May 12-15, 2016 — Tour de Bloom, Loma, CO, Escalante Singletrack (MTB), Panguitch, UT, rides throughout the Salmon area, or partici- range on dirt and asphalt. Features 10,500+ Benefits COPMOBA. 4 day tour of the Kokopelli 6-days, The Grand Staircase Lower Canyons pate in the bike packing race, Max Lohmeyer, May 14, 2016 — MTB Tech Div #1 at Soldier of climbing traversing Utah’s highest and most Trail from Loma, CO to Moab, UT., Bryce Palo, provide exploring, camping, and backcoun- 208-756-7613, [email protected], Marc Hollow, Mountain Bike Technical Development scenic roads. You choose the bike, the Tushars 970-241-3728, [email protected], Whit Smith, trymountain biking. Secluded Trails, private Landblom, 435 260 0991, marclandblom@ Series, Midway, UT, Juniors only event with choose the winner., Burke Swindlehurst, road- 303-475-2255, whitsmith1 @ mac.com, vistas, high mountain lakes & an abundance gmail.com, ridesalmon.com multiple mountain bike events: Cross Country, [email protected], tusharcrusher.com Technical Course, and MTB Crit. Event number of wildlife. June 19-24, July 3-8, July 31-Aug 5, August 13-14, 2016 — VIDA MTB Series: Trailside July 30, 2016 — Brianhead, Intermountain Cup, May 13-15, 2016 — MECCA Spring MTB Festival, one in a series of three., Michael John Turner, Aug 28-Sep 2, Sep 25-30., Kevin Ford, 800-596- Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Brianhead, UT, EXC #3. Beginning at Brian Green River, UT, Registration begins Friday at 801-664-6351, [email protected], Karl 2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven- Park City, UT, Women’s mountain bike skills Head Resort in Southern Utah, the course 1pm followed by a “warm up ride” at 3pm. Redel, [email protected], mtbtechdev. tures.com, escapeadventures.com clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@ consists of usually two laps and approximately Evening meal is provided as is a prize drawing. com Saturday begins with a provided breakfast June 23-26, 2016 — Ride Sun Valley Mountain vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com 35-50 miles. Half distance available., Darren May 28-30, 2016 — Sundance Showdown Goff, 801-475-5463, darren@intermountaincup. and then all-day, guided rides, ranging from Bike Festival, SCOTT Enduro Cup presented September 2-5, 2016 — Teton Mountain Bike Downhill and Super-D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, com, intermountaincup.com beginner to advanced. Finish up on Sunday by Vittoria, Sun Valley, ID, 4 days of Sun Festival, Alta, WY, 7th Annual, held at Grand Sundance Resort, UT, USAC sanctioned morning with a provided breakfast and a Valley’s best singletrack and mountain bike Targhee Resort. Come enjoy endless miles of August 6, 2016 — MTB Tech Dev #3 at Soldier Super-D Saturday and Downhill Monday, Ron guided (or on-your-own) scenic ride. Family- fun for riders of all ages and abilities. The fes- cross-country, singletrack, dirt road, lift-served Hollow, Mountain Bike Technical Development Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], go- friendly (meal tickets only available)., Kim tival features free guided rides, clinics, races, downhill, jump park, freeride, and an IMBA Series, Midway, UT, Juniors only event with ride.com, utahdh.org Player, 435-653-2440, meccabikeclub@etv. a bike expo, beer garden, entertainment Epic Trail. Demo next year’s 2017 in an ideal multiple mountain bike events: Cross Country, and more. June 23: Sheeptown Drag Races net, biketheswell.org alpine riding climate with unmatched scenery. May 28, 2016 — Wasatch 360 6 Hour Race, Utah Technical Course, and Single Stage Enduro. (Downtown Hailey, ID)June 24: Opening Party Clinics, hosted rides, shenanigans, TVTAP , Offroad Series, Utah Cup, Heber, UT, 6 hr MTB Final event in the 2016 series., Michael John May 14, 2016 — Amazing Earthfest, Fredonia, & Prologue Time Trial, Opening Night Concert [email protected], Celeste Young, 208- race with Solo, Duo, or Triple categories for Turner, 801-664-6351, [email protected], AZ, 10th Annual Joy Jordan Woodhill Trail Ride & RafflesJune 25: Day 1 Enduro, Expo & Bike 709-8564, [email protected], teton- men, women, & coed plus a Junior’s category. Karl Redel, [email protected], mtbtech- (BLM): 10-25 mile non-technical loops on hard- Demos, Kid’s MTB RaceJune 26: Day 2 Enduro, bikefest.org, grandtarghee.com Held in Heber City above the UVU Wasatch dev.com packed natural surface with expansive views Boulder Mountain Foxtrot XC race, Awards Campus. Race start on south end of trail sys- of the Kaibab Plateau and Grand Staircase. Ceremony, Expo & Bike Demos, Pumptrack September 17-18, 2016 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Learn new skills, increase confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never before. World class women’s only instructional week- end camp for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders., Penny Deck, 604-484-6238 (Canada), [email protected], dirtseries. com September 23-25, 2016 — MECCA Fall MTB Festival, Wedge Overlook (Near Castle Dale), UT, Registration begins Friday at 1pm followed by a “warm up ride” at 3pm. Evening meal is provided as is a prize drawing. Saturday begins with a provided breakfast and then all- day, guided rides, ranging from beginner to advanced. End the day with a provided BBQ dinner. Finish up on Sunday morning with a provided breakfast and a guided (or on-your- own) scenic ride. Family-friendly (meal tick- ets only available)., Kim Player, 435-653-2440, [email protected], biketheswell.org September 30-October 2, 2016 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears on world class trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films. 4-6 pm at the Moab Bike Park, 500 W. and Williams Way., Mark Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-259- 8732, [email protected], outerbike. com October 27-30, 2016 — Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, 24 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

August 13-14, 2016 — Flyin’ Brian Downhill and School Cycling League Race Series, 7613, [email protected], David Lingle, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little & Prologue Time Trial, Opening Night Concert Dark Hollow Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Snowbasin, UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, [email protected], ridesalmon.com granny gear climbs. Single speeders’ dream., & RafflesJune 25: Day 1 Enduro, Expo & Bike Brian Head, UT, Practice opens on Friday, 801-885-6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@ Demos, Kid’s MTB RaceJune 26: Day 2 Enduro, May 21-22, 2016 — Big Mountain Enduro #1, Big August 12 at noon. The downhill is on Saturday, brokenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries. Boulder Mountain Foxtrot XC race, Awards October 22, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling Mountain Enduro Series, Santa Fe, NM, Course August 13. Dark Hollow Super D is on Sunday, com Ceremony, Expo & Bike Demos, Pumptrack League South Region Race #4, Utah High will be designed to give riders a unique rid- August 14. , Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ State Championships, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349- School Cycling League Race Series, Soldier ing experience to include high altitude trails June 11, 2016 — Lolo 12 Hour, MBRA Series, utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org 4612, [email protected], Sara Valerious, Hollow, UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801- and big descents. Ties backcountry terrain Western Montana Trail Series, Lolo, MT, Jesse 847-946-4182, [email protected], Ray August 13, 2016 — Sundance Spin, Intermountain 885-6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org with lift-accessed stages throughout the series. Doll, [email protected], Chris Larson, missou- Gadd, [email protected], ridesunvalley. Cup, Sundance Resort, UT, The Sundance Courses will feature predominantly timed [email protected], northernpeaksal- October 29, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling com, visitsunvalley.com venue is back again this year with some of downhill (special) stages linked together by liance.com, missoulabikesource.com League North Region Race #4, Utah High the best single track Utah has to offer., Darren non-timed climbing (liaison) stages., Sarah June 24-26, 2016 — NW Cup #4, Northwest School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, June 11, 2016 — PV Cycle Derby, RME, Elbert, Goff, 801-475-5463, darren@intermountain- Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainen- Cup Downhill Series, Kellogg, ID, Downhill Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, CO, Age groups distances for all abilities, free cup.com, intermountaincup.com duro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday [email protected], utahmtb.org junior and kids races. XC mtb race. Held at [email protected], bigmoun- will be open practice. Saturday will be split August 27, 2016 — Draper City Classic Endurance Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, Thane Wright, November 4-5, 2016 — Utah High School tainenduro.com practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding XC, Intermountain Cup, Draper, UT, EXC race 970-401-1422, thanew@rockymountainendur- Cycling League State Championships, Utah Saturday evening. Sunday racing all catego- #4. Beginning at Andy Balaard Equestrian May 21, 2016 — The Pony Xpress Gravel 160, ance.com, rockymountainendurance.com High School Cycling League Race Series, ries, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup. Center in Draper, the course consists of usually Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, Saint George, UT, This race will combine two laps and approximately 35-50 miles. Half Trinidad, CO, 160 km and 70 km options. June 11-12, 2016 — Scott Enduro Cup at Angel com, www.nwcup.com both North and South regions for the State Fire, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Angel Fire, distance available, Darren Goff, 801-475-5463, Held on gravel roads northwest of Trinidad, June 25-26, 2016 — Scott Enduro Cup at Sun Championships and is open to all students. NM, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@ [email protected], intermoun- CO. Working head and tail light and helmet Valley, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Sun Valley, , Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, mtsports.com, Sara Valerious, 847-946-4182, taincup.com are required. Maps will be adequate for 70 ID, Two days of full throttle enduro racing [email protected], utahmtb.org km but GPS is preferred for 160 km option., [email protected], endurocupmtb. August 28, 2016 — Scott Enduro Cup presented on the best of Sun Valley backcountry and November 5-6, 2016 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, Phil Schweizer, 877-743-3566, [email protected], com by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort, Scott Enduro resort single track., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349- Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/ Cup Series, Park City, UT, Last year’s race June 11-12, 2016 — Silver Mountain Enduro - 4612, [email protected], Sara Valerious, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the bonus- pony-xpress/the-race featured a stacked pro field and enthusias- North American Enduro Cup, Montana Enduro 847-946-4182, [email protected], ride- double midnight lap due to the fallback time tic crowd. 2016 course information coming May 21, 2016 — Snowbowl Hot Laps, Western Series, Idaho Enduro Series, Kellogg, ID, Held sunvalley.com, endurocupmtb.com change. 13 mile long course in the UT desert at Silver Mountain Ski Resort, James Lang, 208- soon!, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@ Montana Trail Series, Missoula, MT, Cross coun- June 25, 2016 — WYOCITY American Mountain combines sweet single track , with some tech- 571-1853, 208-344-9182, jlang83702@yahoo. mtsports.com, Sara Valerious, 847-946-4182, try race., Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, ben@ Bike Challenge, Casper, WY, Two races being nical sections, and great climbs., Cimarron com, Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- [email protected], endurocupmtb. wmtrail.org, wmtrail.org held - six hour and three hour race on a trail Chacon, 970-759-3048, [email protected], tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ com expected to be 9-10 miles long. Fun to follow GROpromotions.com, 25hoursinfroghollow. May 22, 2016 — Gowdy Grinder, Laramie, WY, montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. - beer & barbecue., John Giantonio, 307-234- September 3, 2016 — Park City Point 2 Point, Park com Cross country mountain bike race that takes com, idahoenduroseries.com City, UT, A true point 2 point race! Thanks to place on the trails of Curt Gowdy State Park 5362, [email protected], visitcasper.com/ March 25-27, 2017 — Moab Rocks, Moab, UT, the plethora of trails in this area, the race will in southeastern Wyoming. The beginner races June 14, 2016 — Gunny Enduro, Grand Junction, ambc Incorporates Moab’s best classic and new CO, 4 mile race down the Gunny Loop of never be on the same trail twice. Over 90% are on a course with a handful of short techni- June 29, 2016 — Wood River Cup Finals, Wood routes and combines them into a 3-day mas- the famous Lunch Loop Trail system. 800ft of of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft cal sections, but mostly smooth riding. The River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike terpiece of cross-country and timed descents descending and 200 feet of climbing., John of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, jay@ more advanced categories will find plenty of Park, Short Track Cross Country., Billy Olson, in a fully supported format. , Kevin McDonald, Klish, 970-744-4450, madracingcolorado@ thepcpp.com, thepcpp.com the challenging riding typical of Curt Gowdy., 208-788-9184, [email protected], 866-373-3376, [email protected], Kevin Evan O’Toole, [email protected], gmail.com, madracingcolorado.com September 3, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling McDonald , 866-373-3376, kevin@transrockies. powerhouseidaho.com Dewey Gallegos, 307-742-5533, pedalhouse@ June 15, 2016 — Wood River Cup Race #3, Wood League South Region Race #1, Utah High com, TransRockies.com June 29-July 6, 2016 — Camp of Champions, gmail.com, pedalhouse.com/grinder/ River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike School Cycling League Race Series, Powder Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Ride with Park, short track cross country., Billy Olson, Mountain, UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801- Regional Mountain May 22, 2016 — Helena Enduro, Montana past champions and experience every inch of 208-788-9184, [email protected], 885-6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org Enduro Series, Helena, MT, Montana Enduro the LT 100 MTB course in Leadville. A question powerhouseidaho.com Series , [email protected], and answer session will offer insight into proper September 10, 2016 — 8 Hours of Sundance, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- Bike Racing June 17-19, 2016 — Carson City Off-Road, Epic training, diet and race strategy. Camp riders Sundance Resort, UT, The 8 Hours of Sundance guild.org, montanaenduro.com is going on its 9th year. This has turned into a Rides Off-Road Series, Carson City, NV, At will get tons of camp swag, great food and May 6-7, 2016 — US Bank 18 Hours of Fruita, great local endurance mtn bike event where May 28-29, 2016 — 24 Hour ‘Round the Clock the Carson City Off-Road, riders of all skill amazing, unforgettable experience. June Fruita, CO, 12th Annual event at Highline riders of all ages and skill levels can come Mountain Bike Race, Spokane, WA, 24 hour levels will enjoy big climbs, long singletrack 29-July 2, July 3-6., Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, Lake State Park, an oasis in the desert with test their skills on some of the best single track MTB Race with a Fat BikeClass, starts noon May descents and expansive views of Lake Tahoe, [email protected], Kerrie Bruxvoort, the famous midnight start. Limited to 100 around. Come join us for a great day of rac- 28, Riverside State Park, 15 mile loop, Gino the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, and the histor- 719-219-9357, [email protected], teams., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635- ing and scenery right in your backyard., Czar Lisecki, 509-953-9831, gino@roundandround. ic Washoe Valley while being immersed in leadvilleraceseries.com 2815, [email protected], George Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, czarj@ com, Wendy Zupan, 509-953-9831, wendy@ 3-days of mountain bike culture accented by Gatseos, 970-858-7220, emgmh@emgcolo- July 2, 2016 — Big Hole Challenge MTB Race and sundance-utah.com, John Woodruff, 801-223- roundandround.com, roundandround.com free live music., Jes Olson, 520-623-1584, info@ rado.com, 18hrsoffruita.com Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Mountain bike mass start 4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sundance-utah. epicrides.com, epicrides.com June 1, 2016 — Wood River Cup Race #1, Wood first, at 10 am, 9.73 miles with 1,160 verticle com , sundanceresort.com/summer May 7, 2016 — Eagle Double Down Enduro, River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike June 18, 2016 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival MTB feet, then either bike a second lap or run 6.13 Idaho Enduro Series, Eagle, ID, The courses September 17, 2016 — Widowmaker Hill Climb, Park, short track cross country., Billy Olson, Races, Rapid City, SD, This “All Mountain” race miles with 938 verticle feet. Awards, Raffle and will be divided between expert/sport and Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, 10 AM, 208-788-9184, [email protected], will test your strength with a Hill Climb, techni- results at 1 pm held at the South Horseshoe beginner, so that no one feels like they’re 3000ft vertical race to the top of the Tram for powerhouseidaho.com cal ability with a Super D, all while competing Trail Head. Kids Duathlon at Noon, .5 mi run getting in over their head and everyone awards, food and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583- in a 20 mile sprint cross country race., Kristy followed by 1 mi bike, Free entry, Awards to feels challenged. Collect series points at the June 4, 2016 — USA Cycling Marathon MTB 6281, [email protected], sports-am.com Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, kristy.lintz@ all., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@ National Championships, Columbia County, Double Down to combine with Jug Mountain rcgov.org, bhfattirefestival.com, rcparksan- silverstar.com, peakedsports.com Ranch and Brundage Mountain Results GA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacy- September 17, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling drec.org League North Region Race #1, Utah High toward the series overall title. No license cling.org, Greg Randolph, , usacycling.org July 2, 2016 — Philipsburg 46, Western Montana School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, required., James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344- June 18-19, 2016 — Missoula XC at Marshall Trail Series, Philipsburg, MT, Cross country race., June 4-5, 2016 — Big Mountain Enduro #2, Big Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, 9182, [email protected], idahoenduro- Mountain, US Pro XCT, Western Montana Trail Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, [email protected], Mountain Enduro Series, TBD, CO, Course [email protected], utahmtb.org series.com Series, Missoula, MT, Steep, technical climbs wmtrail.org will be designed to give riders a unique rid- and descents will alternate between single May 7, 2016 — Desert Rats Classic, Fruita, CO, ing experience to include high altitude trails July 9-10, 2016 — Keystone Big Mountain Enduro September 18, 2016 — Tour de Suds, Park City, track, double track, and infrequent dirt road 100K or 50k on the world famous Kokopelli and big descents. Ties backcountry terrain #3, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Keystone, UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park, sections. The course features over 850ft of Trail. 5 well stocked aid stations and medi- with lift-accessed stages throughout the series. CO, Course will be designed to give riders a to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700ft relief per lap; while it is not at extremely high cal support. Sub 10 hour finishers receive Courses will feature predominantly timed unique riding experience to include high alti- elevation gain., Ginger Ries, 435-649-6839, gin- altitude, multiple long, steep climbs per lap [email protected], mountaintrails.org Enduro awards and sub 6 hours receive downhill (special) stages linked together by tude trails and big descents. Ties backcountry will test racers’ fitness limits., Ben Horan, 312- Gonzo awards, plus age group awards. On non-timed climbing (liaison) stages., Sarah terrain with lift-accessed stages throughout 502-5997, [email protected], missoulaxc.org, September 24, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling the western slope of Colorado, the famous Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainen- the series. Courses will feature predomi- usacycling.org League South Region Race #2, Utah High Kokopelli Trail winds its way through sagebrush, duro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, nantly timed downhill (special) stages linked School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, ledgy slickrock, winding double track, sandy [email protected], bigmoun- June 18, 2016 — Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike together by non-timed climbing (liaison) Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, washes, fast jeep trails and crosses the state tainenduro.com Race, Tahoe City, CA, Race in the cross coun- stages., Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@ [email protected], utahmtb.org line toward Moab, Reid Delman, 303-249- bigmountainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, June 4-5, 2016 — Flagstaff Frenzy, Flagstaff, AZ, try race, 4 hour or 8 hour race as a solo or on 1112, [email protected], 303-551-4813, [email protected], September 24, 2016 — Snowbird Ultra Hill Climb, Cross Country on Saturday and Super D on a team of 2, 3 or 4 (teams of 3 and 4 apply Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@geminiad- bigmountainenduro.com Snowbird, UT, 8 am start on 9400 S. near 20th Sunday, MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@mbaa. to the 8hr race only). The course is approxi- ventures.com, geminiadventures.com mately 12.6 miles. Fast lap times are around 50 East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 miles, 3500. net, mbaa.net July 9, 2016 — Tamarack Twister, Knobby Tire minutes. Cross country race is two laps. , Todd vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill Climb option. May 8, 2016 — Unravel the Scratchgravel, Series, Tamarack, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, June 4, 2016 — EROCK Sunrise to Sunset, Castle Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- After the road climb, jump on your mountain Helena, MT, The course is approximately a 5.8 208-720-3019, [email protected], Rock, CO, 2nd Annual at the freshly cut ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadven- bike and climb to the summit of Hidden Peak mile loop, comprised of 70% double-track and knobbytireseries.com trails of the Philip S. Miller Park in Castle (14 miles total, 6500’ of climbing)., Misty , 30% single-track. Demo bikes after the race., ture.com, bigblueadventure.com 801-933-2115, [email protected], snowbird. Rock, Colorado. The 6.5 mile course wanders July 10, 2016 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race Joe Hamilton, [email protected], Jason June 19-19, 2016 — Beti Bike Bash Colorado, com/events/bicycle-hill-climb/ through the hills and drainages surrounding Series, Leadville, CO, At 10,000-12,500 feet Steichen, [email protected], bigsky- Beti Bike Bash, Castle Rock, CO, Women’s the park and offers ample viewing from the above sea level, this challenging 50 mile out- September 25, 2016 — Mt. Ogden 50/100K MTB bikes.com/events/unravel-the-scratchgravel/, only mountain bike race and festival includ- staging area for team members and spec- and-back course takes racers through the his- Race, Snowbasin, UT, 3 race divisions: 25k, montanacycling.net ing: Little Bellas Girls Camp and VIDA MTB tators. For teams and solos., Mike Heaston, toric mining district on Leadville’s East side. This 50k and 100k. Held on the trails of Snowbasin Series Clinic. All ages and abilities welcome., May 14, 2016 — Avimor Coyote Classic, Knobby 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emg- race is known for its long, lung-burning climbs Resort., Steve Andrus, 801-620-1014, sandrus@ Amy Thomas, 720-878-7363, betibikebash@ Tire Series, Boise, ID, 12th annual - This is real colorado.com, Rocky Mountain Events, Inc. and rocky, steep terrain. Solo or Tandem 50m. snowbasin.com, Tim Eastly, 801-620-1000, 801- gmail.com, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@ mountain bike racing; not for the weak. High , 303-282-9015, [email protected], Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Josh Colley, 719- 620-1045, [email protected], mtog- vidamtb.com, betibikebash.com speed rolling double and single track with a erockrace.com 219-9357, [email protected], leadvil- den100k.com ton of climbing. Tight, technical sagebrush June 4, 2016 — Herron Hammer, MBRA Series, June 22, 2016 — Wood River Cup Race #4, Wood leraceseries.com October 1, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling single track, water crossings, quick steep River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Kalispell, MT, Sheli Thomas, thomasshelit@ July 14, 2016 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games League North Region Race #2, Utah High drops, nasty little granny gear climbs., Hal Park, Short Track Cross Country., Billy Olson, gmail.com, montanacycling.net , Pocatello, ID, City Creek Trails; Staging at School Cycling League Race Series, Powder Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@bro- 208-788-9184, [email protected], Centennial Park 6:00pm. Categories: Short, Mountain, UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801- kenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries.com, June 8, 2016 — Wood River Cup Race #2, Wood powerhouseidaho.com Medium, Long and Single Speed., Dana Olson, 885-6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org brokenspokecycling.com River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Park, short track cross country., Billy Olson, June 23-26, 2016 — Crested Butte Bike Week, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidaho- May 14, 2016 — Battle the Bear, RME, Lakewood, October 8, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling 208-788-9184, [email protected], Crested Butte, CO, World’s Oldest Mountain [email protected], seidahosenior- CO, Distances for all levels, free junior and kids League South Region Race #3, Utah High powerhouseidaho.com Bike Festival celebrates 36 years with games.org School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, races. Distances: Endurance-50 miles, XC-30 an Amateur Film Festival, Chainless World July 16, 2016 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Race Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, miles, Appetizer-20 miles, Jr 15-18 20 miles, Jr June 11-12, 2016 — City Creek Pedalfest, Championships, Fat Tire 40 mountain bike Series, Northstar, CA, 2-loop, 50 kilometer [email protected], utahmtb.org 13-14 10 miles, Jr 11-12 5 miles., Thane Wright, Pocatello, ID, Mountain Bike Race. Kids Race race, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, Gravity course filled with beautiful views of Lake 970-401-1422, thanew@rockymountainendur- and Spaghetti Dinner Friday night. Saturday, Slave downhill race at Crested Butte Mountain October 10-11, 2016 — Huntsman World Senior Tahoe. Solo 50k or 100k. 2-person relay 100k. ance.com, rockymountainendurance.com Race Day! Beginner, Sport and Expert Classes Resort and guided mountain bike rides to Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Must Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Josh Colley, 719- (12, 17, 27 miles) Awards, Prizes, Raffle, music, premiere trails!, Crested Butte Chamber , 970- be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, May 20-22, 2016 — Grand Junction Off-Road, 219-9357, [email protected], Todd food & fun., Lindi Smedley, 208-251-5915, lindi- 349-6438, [email protected], Eliza Cress, downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport and Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Grand Junction, Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- [email protected], pocatellopedalfest.com 970-349-6438, [email protected], Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800-562- CO, Billed as one of the most challenging ture.com, leadvilleraceseries.com 1268, [email protected], Merrill Barney, , XC courses in America, the Grand Junction June 11, 2016 — Fear, Tears and Beers Enduro, cbbikeweek.com July 16, 2016 — Breckenridge 100, RME, seniorgames.net Off-Road offers 3 full days of mountain bike Ely, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed June 23-26, 2016 — Ride Sun Valley Mountain Breckenridge, CO, 100, 68, and 32 mile races., culture accented by free live music in the gor- sections mostly downhill, combined time wins. Bike Festival, SCOTT Enduro Cup presented October 15, 2016 — Moab Epic, AXS Series, Thane Wright, 970-401-1422, thanew@rocky- geous Grand Valley on Colorado’s Western Men’s and women’s events for all classes. by Vittoria, Sun Valley, ID, 4 days of Sun Moab, UT, An MTB Adventure Race - a 20+ or mountainendurance.com, rockymountainen- slope., Jes Olson, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. Fun run, beginner, sport, and expert classes., Valley’s best singletrack and mountain bike 50+ mile cross country mountain bike adven- durance.com com, epicrides.com Kent Robertson, 775-289-6042, 775-296-2162, fun for riders of all ages and abilities. The fes- ture. Riders will race on Moab’s best single [email protected], greatbasintrails.org track and jeep roads, in a true MTB adven- May 21, 2016 — 12 Hours of Disco, Salmon, ID, 8 tival features free guided rides, clinics, races, July 16, 2016 — Seeley Lake 55/35/22, Western ture., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2016@ mile laps, mostly singletrack, at the foot of the June 11, 2016 — Knobby 9 to 5, Knobby Tire a bike expo, beer garden, entertainment Montana Trail Series, Seeley Lake, MT, Cross gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com, moabepic. mighty Beaverhead Mountains. Race Solo, or Series, Avimor, ID, High speed rolling double- and more. June 23: Sheeptown Drag Races country race. 3 different courses., Ben Horan, com teams of 2 and 4., Max Lohmeyer, 208-756- track. Tight, technical sagebrush single-track, (Downtown Hailey, ID)June 24: Opening Party 312-502-5997, [email protected], wmtrail.org October 15, 2016 — Utah High School Cycling League North Region Race #3, Utah High MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 25

July 17, 2016 — Whitefish Enduro, Montana Hill Ski Area right in the heart of Steamboat September 10, 2016 — Stone Temple 8, Curt Shon, 801-209-2479, [email protected], choose to tackle one, two, or all three kings., Enduro Series, Whitefish, MT, Montana Enduro Springs. The course takes an extended 50 mile Gowdy State Park, WY, Tentative start 9AM. utahcritseries.com Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, mattjensennsl@ Series , [email protected], detour deep into the beautiful backcountry This race will be run on the IMBA designed gmail.com, threekings.nslcity.org Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- of Routt County and a total of 3,327ft eleva- single track trails at Wyoming’s Curt Gowdy DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West guild.org, montanaenduro.com tion gain before returning to the transition/ State Park. Racers will compete for eight Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the June 16-18, 2016 — Utah Summer Games, Utah finish area. Teams of two are also welcome hours on an approximately 15.1 mile loop, in Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A flite Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, Time July 23, 2016 — Whit Henry Memorial Galena to race the 1st and 2nd half of the course., teams and as individuals. The start/finish is will - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Call for Trial (10 miles out and back course), Hill Climb Grinder, Knobby Tire Series, Galena Lodge, ID, Nate Bird, 866-464-6639, nate@honeystinger. be located at the Aspen Grove Trailhead information regarding C flite. April-September, (4 miles with average grade of 7%, Criterium XC/Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% single com, Jon Winkelblech, 970-367-4394, steam- parking area, unless conditions require that Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. (.95 mile closed course, counter clockwise) track, start/finish at 7,000 feet with total gain [email protected], honeystinger. we relocate the timer’s station to a differ- com, utahcritseries.com, skiutahcycling.com , Road Race (20, 40 and 60 mile course) of 3200 in one loop, open category (for rac- com/steamboatstinger.html ent location. , Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Utah Crit with overall Omnium., Casey McClellan, 435- ers who choose not to purchase a license) 307-777-6478, [email protected], Dewey 865-8421, 435-865-8422, [email protected], August 13, 2016 — Nine Mile Ridge Trail Gran Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 held for the marathon, which is 22.5 mile Gallegos, 307-742-5533, pedalhouse@gmail. Steve Ahlgreen, 435-865-8421, 435-865-8423, Fondo, Plains, MT, Dirt fondo, gravel grinder, miles to top of Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. loops., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, com, laramieenduro.org [email protected], utahsummergames.org [email protected], knobbytire- Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, [email protected], Every other Thursday April through August, series.com wmtrail.org September 10, 2016 — Jurassic Classic, Lander, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. June 17-18, 2016 — Rockwell Relay: Moab to WY, Mountain bike race at Johnny Behind com, utahcritseries.com St. George, Moab, UT, Road race with 4 rider August 20-21, 2016 — Big Mountain Enduro-X, July 23, 2016 — Jug Mountain Ranch XC and the Rocks. Start time - 8:00 am, route lengths teams and three legs per rider, covering 528 Big Mountain Enduro Series, Steamboat Uphill Cycling Series — Utah County, UT, Utah State Championship Enduro, Idaho Enduro from 4-22 miles. All skill levels welcome. Food miles. Multiple start times at Swanny Park Springs, CO, Course will be designed to County, UT, Every second Saturday year Series, McCall, ID, XC Saturday, Enduro truck, games, and raffle., Tony Ferlisi, lander- in Moab finishing at Bluff Street Park in St. Sunday. Courses divided by ability. No license give riders a unique riding experience to round, Jan & Dec 1:00 pm, Feb & Nov 12:00 [email protected], landercycling.org pm, Mar & Oct 11:00 am, Apr & Sep 10:00 George., Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, tyler@ required. Hotel McCall is available right on include high altitude trails and big descents. rockwellrelay.com, rockwellrelay.com the lake, plus plenty of camping nearby., Ties backcountry terrain with lift-accessed September 10, 2016 — Idaho High School am, May & Aug 9:00 am, Jun & Jul 8:00 James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344-9182, stages throughout the series. Courses will Cycling League Race #2, Galena Lodge, am, Location rotates between 4 canyons: June 18, 2016 — Utah State Time Trial [email protected], idahoenduroseries. feature predominantly timed downhill (spe- ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ South Fork Provo, Hobble Creek Springville, Championship, UCA Series, TBD, UT, Marek com, jugmountainranch.com cial) stages linked together by non-timed idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org Payson Nebo, & Santaquin, Mary Ann Nielsen, Shon, 801-209-2479, [email protected], climbing (liaison) stages., Brandon Ontiveros, 801-231-2000, [email protected], utahbikeracing.com July 23-24, 2016 — Boomtown Gravel Grinder, 303-551-4813, [email protected], September 10, 2016 — Bohart Bash, tenta- uphillcyclingseries.blogspot.com Butte, MT, Fully supported event that will bigmountainenduro.com tive date, MBRA series, Bozeman, MT, This June 25, 2016 — New Race, UCA Series, TBD, UT, start and finish in historic Uptown Butte and cross-country mountain bike race is on a April 28-August 18, 2016 — Logan Race Club Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. will cover the beautiful gravel, dirt (and a August 20-21, 2016 — 12 and 24 Hours of mostly singletrack loop in the beautiful Bridger Thursday Night Time Trial Series, Logan, UT, com, utahbikeracing.com few paved roads) south and east of town. Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to Mountains near Bozeman, Alex Lussier, lus- Thursdays. TT series consisting of 18 races Crossing the scenic Continental divide twice, provide awareness and adaptive equipment [email protected], Megan Lawson, 406-570- on five difference courses, with weekly and July 4, 2016 — Bountiful Mazda’s Criterium, UCA riders can challenge themselves in either the to individuals living with paralysis and other 7475, [email protected], gallatin- end-of-series prizes. Check the website for Series, Bountiful, UT, Criterium, Dirk Cowley, Mother Load 100 mile or the Nugget 50 mile life altering disabilities, Tia Celentano, 406- valleybicycleclub.org, gascyclingteam.com the location of the weekly course., Stephen 801-699-5126, [email protected], race- routes while soaking in the breathtaking vistas 261-1769, [email protected], mon- Clyde, 435-750-8785, [email protected], Ben dayeventmanagement.com September 10-11, 2016 — Vapor Trail 125, Salida, offered only in Big Sky Country., Kurt Stockton, tanacycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&ye Kofeod, [email protected], Travis Dunn, CO, 125 miles, 20,000 feet of climbing, 10 pm July 6, 2016 — Station Park Criterium, 406-381-7962, 530-264-6364, info@tourofmon- ar=2014, www.24hoursofflathead.org [email protected], loganraceclub.org start, singletrack, Earl Walker, 719-539-9295, Farmington, UT, Fast and technical Criterium. tana.org, tourofmontana.org August 27-28, 2016 — Grand Targhee Enduro, [email protected], Tom , 719-539-9295, Utah Road Racing UCA Non-points race and USAC sanctioned., July 29-31, 2016 — Leadville Stage Race, Montana Enduro Series, Grand Targhee, WY, [email protected], vaportrail125.com Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, tyler@rockwell- There’s some seriously fun trails at Wyoming’s relay.com, Tyler Servoss, [email protected], Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, 100M May 7, 2016 — Antelope Island Classic, UCA Grand Targhee Resort, so we’re going to September 17, 2016 — Fire on the Rim Mountain stationparkcrit.com (100 miles over three days), Team Option. Series, Antelope Island, UT, Starts at the West race ‘em for the fourth stop on the series. Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb Experience the legendary Leadville Trail 100 July 9, 2016 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCA Series, It’s going to be a weekend long celebration races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@ end of the causeway, then across the cause- course over three days. Push the pace to see Logan, UT, 5th annual Cache Gran Fondo. of the Tetons. , Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE fireontherim.com, fireontherim.com way towards the ranch and end on the island. what you’re made of, or use the stages to Starting at the Intermountain Hospital in ext. 1309, [email protected], Mileage ranges from 32 to 60. $2,000 cash prepare or qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 in September 17, 2016 — Idaho High School Logan, riders follow a scenic and fun route Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- plus prizes. Junior state road race champion- August. This is one amazing party, with daily Cycling League Race #3, Magic Mountain, ships too., James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, fer- through Northern Utah, over Weston Canyon stage prizes, raffles, unmatched swag, food, tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ [email protected], bmbbc.com (Idaho) to Malad, Idaho, then back down beer and live music. , Josh Colley, 719-219- montanabicycleguild.org, grandtarghee. idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org into Cache Valley, Utah, ending up with 9357, [email protected], leadville- com, montanaenduro.com May 7, 2016 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, a closed finish in downtown Logan with a raceseries.com September 24, 2016 — JayP’s Backyard Gravel Mass start timed road cycling event on the August 27, 2016 — Idaho High School Cycling party and fun festivities. 100 miles and 50 Pursuit, JayP’s Backyard Series, Island Park/ beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with July 30, 2016 — Butte 100, Butte, MT, Continental League Race #1, ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208- West Yellowstone, ID, 60 or 120 miles near mile course, very well supported and stocked 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Sky Country, 100 340-5200, [email protected], idahomtb. Yellowstone National Park on Forest Service aid stations. Also, UCA race for licensed race, but you will get a time, awards, and and 50 mile options, and back again, a 25 org roads. It’s an incredible time of year to be in racers. Masters State Championships, Troy placing., Scott Newton, 435-654-8650, 800- mile option., Gina Evans, 406-498-9653, eat- this area and visit YNP!, Scott Fitzgerald, 208- Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail. August 27, 2016 — Copper Mountain MTB Race, 635-1792, [email protected], gran- [email protected], butte100.com 787-2453, [email protected], Jay RME, Copper Mountain, CO, RME Series Finals. fondomoab.com com, cachegranfondo.com Petervary, 307-413-2248, jaypetervary@gmail. July 30-31, 2016 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Distances for all levels, free junior and kids com, gravelpursuit.com May 13, 2016 — Bear Lake Classic Individual July 9, 2016 — Cache Gran Road Race, UCA Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC races. Distances: Endurance-50 miles, XC-30 Hill Climb, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 5 Series, Logan, UT, UCA race for licensed sanctioned downhill races in two days. , miles, Appetizer-20 miles, Jr 15-18 20 miles, Jr September 24, 2016 — Bogus Basin Enduro, mile uphill climb from Garden City Office to racers. 2016 Masters State Championships Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], 13-14 10 miles, Jr 11-12 5 miles., Thane Wright, Idaho Enduro Series, Boise, ID, James Lang, the Summit of Bear Lake. Racers will start on starting at the Intermountain Hospital in Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiese- 970-401-1422, thanew@rockymountainendur- 208-571-1853, 208-344-9182, jlang83702@ 60-second intervals and will climb right hand Logan, riders follow a scenic 50-60 mile route [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh.org ance.com, rockymountainendurance.com yahoo.com, idahoenduroseries.com side of road, single file. Portion of the same through Cache Valley, Utah, ending with July 30-31, 2016 — Big Mountain Enduro/Enduro September 2-5, 2016 — Teton Mountain Bike September 30-October 2, 2016 — Monarch route as 2015 Tour of Utah, Stage 1. , Troy a special racer-only sprint finish on Center World Series Aspen Snowmass, Big Mountain Festival, Teton Valley, ID, 7th Annual held Crest Enduro, Salida, CO, 5 stage epic Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail. Street in downtown Logan. UCA Jerseys and Enduro Series, Aspen Snowmass, CO, Course at Grand Targhee Resort. Come enjoy end- backcountry enduro in the San Isabel and com, bearlakeclassic.com awards plus fun festivities and lunch., Troy will be designed to give riders a unique less miles of cross-country, singletrack, dirt Gunnison National Forests., Keith Darner, 719- Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail. May 14, 2016 — Bear Lake Classic Road Race, riding experience to include high altitude road, lift-served downhill, jump park, freeride, 221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions. com, cachegranfondo.com UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat loop trails and big descents. Ties backcountry and an IMBA Epic Trail. Demo next year’s com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com (or 102 double lap) with some rolling hills on July 15-16, 2016 — Capitol Reef Classic , UCA terrain with lift-accessed stages throughout 2017 in an ideal alpine riding climate with October 1, 2016 — Tour of the White Mountains, east shore, followed by a flat and fast fin- Series, Torrey, UT, Two days, three stages. the series. Courses will feature predomi- unmatched scenery. Clinics, hosted rides, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest stand- ish – a beautiful race around Bear Lake., Troy Friday circuit race and ITT, Saturday road nantly timed downhill (special) stages linked and shenanigans., TVTAP , info@tetonbikefest. ing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail. race. Must complete the first stage to con- together by non-timed climbing (liaison) org, Celeste Young, 208-709-8564, celeste@ Tour is a grassroots event with laid back vibes com, bearlakeclassic.com, bearlake.com tinue on to the next. Distances determined stages., Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@ tetonbikefest.org, tetonbikefest.org, grand- among a gathering of bike-minded individu- by racer’s category., Tina Anderson, 435-425- bigmountainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, targhee.com May 20-21, 2016 — Bikes for Kids Stage Race, als., Jes Olson, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. 3491, 435-691-1696, [email protected], Scott 303-551-4813, [email protected], September 2-4, 2016 — Big Mountain Enduro com, epicrides.com UCA Series, Daybreak, UT, Criterium, Road Anderson, [email protected], capitolreefclas- bigmountainenduro.com Finals, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Crested Race and Time Trial. USAC license required- sic.bike October 1, 2016 — Idaho High School Cycling one-day licenses available. Proceeds from August 6, 2016 — Laramie Enduro, Laramie, Butte, CO, Course will be designed to give League Race #4, Avimor or Targhee, ID, the race go to benefit Bikes for Kids Utah., July 23, 2016 — Iron Lung Ride, Salt Lake City, WY, Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, riders a unique riding experience to include Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ida- Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. UT, 120 mile timed road race starting at This Is 111K (70+/- miles), No repeat course, 8,600ft high altitude trails and big descents. Ties homtb.com, idahomtb.org com, bikesforkidsutah.com/bikes-for-kids- The Place Heritage Park and turning around elevation gain, 7am start at Happy Jack backcountry terrain with lift-accessed stages stage-race near Snowbasin Resort., Michelle Lyman, 801- Recreation Area-Hidden Valley Picnic Area, throughout the series. Courses will feature October 8, 2016 — Tamarack Enduro, Knobby 941-5526, [email protected], ironlungride. Aaron Lozano, 307-399-4387, racedirector@ predominantly timed downhill (special) stag- Tire Series, Tamarack, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869- May 28, 2016 — Sugarhouse Criterium, UCA com laramieenduro.org, laramieenduro.org es linked together by non-timed climbing 4055, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspokecycling. Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Bring the entire fam- (liaison) stages., Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, org, knobbytireseries.com ily and enjoy some of Utah’s best crit racing July 29-30, 2016 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, August 6, 2016 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, [email protected], Brandon in one of Salt Lake’s Sugarhouse Park. State Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, 7th October 15, 2016 — Idaho High School Cycling Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@bigmoun- masters and juniors criterium championships., from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles Annual! Staging begins at the Grand Targhee League Race #5, Avimor or Targhee, ID, tainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race Resort, ample lodging and amenities avail- Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ida- com, utahbikeracing.com able. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, each lap September 4, 2016 — Rebecca’s Private Idaho, homtb.com, idahomtb.org in teams through the night, fundraiser event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, features approx. 4,000 ft climbing on single Ketchum, ID, 50mi or 100mi gravel grinder June 4, 2016 — Porcupine Hill Climb, UCA October 21-23, 2016 — USA Cycling Collegiate 801-822-4870, [email protected], and double-track trails. The race course is on put on by professional racer Rebecca Rusch Series, Salt Lake City, UT, 15th Annual, Start: Mountain Bike National Championships, SaintstoSinners.com an IMBA Epic trails at Grand Targhee. Total in her hometown of Ketchum, Idaho. The Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at the Snowshoe Mountain, WV, Micah Rice, 719- elevation for the 100 mile race is approx. route can be done as a challenging ride or Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon. 434-4200, [email protected], Chad July 30, 2016 — West Mountain Circuit Race, 13,000 ft. 100 mile (3 laps), 100km (2 laps), a lung busting, thigh screaming race up into Citizen’s and licensed rider categories. Sperry, [email protected], usacycling.org UCA Series, Genola, UT, Jared Eborn, 801-599- 50km (1 lap) events. The 100 mile race is the mountains surrounding Ketchum and Sun State Championship Hill Climb for licensed Valley. It is a beautiful route and it all ends 9268, [email protected], extramil- part of the NUE Series and the 100 k is a new cateogories. 14.7 miles, 3800’ of climbing! eracing.com NUE marathon series race., Andy Williams, in a great down-home party with food, fes- Utah Weekly , Mike Meldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@ tivities, music, and libations, Colleen Quindlen, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtar- gmail.com, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcow- August 1-7, 2016 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, 254-541-9661, [email protected], ghee.com, grandtarghee.com/the-resort/ [email protected], porcupinecyclingteam. Various, UT, The Tour of Utah is a UCI 2.HC rebeccasprivateidaho.com news-events/1863/2014PierresHole50100.php, Road Race Series com, racedayeventmanagement.com sanctioned stage race for the top men’s ph100.org September 9-18, 2016 — Todd and Ned’s teams in the world. As America’s Toughest Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium Series — June 4, 2016 — SunCrest Bicycle Hill Climb and Durango Dirt Fondo, Durango, CO, Mountain Stage Race, the race covers more than 500 August 7, 2016 — Big Sky Enduro, Montana Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, 6555 Draper Trail Days, Draper Trail Days, Draper, Bike Fondo on Saturday, Gravel Grinder on miles across Utah, and 52,000 feet of climb- Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, Montana Enduro W. 2100 S., Saturdays at 11 am in March UT, 15 mi, 2500 ft elev, Trails Day festival, Start Sunday. Various lengths. Ride with Todd Wells ing. It is broadcast worldwide on Tour Tracker Series , [email protected], 5,12,19,26 - Tuesdays at 6pm April 2 - through - Draper Equestrian Center 1600 E. Highland and is free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- and Ned Overend, Gaige Sippy, 970-259- September, A and B at 6, C and D at 7 Drive (13500 South), End - Sun Crest, Brad of Utah , 801-325-2500, [email protected], guild.org, montanaenduro.com 4621, [email protected], pm, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ Gilson, 801-694-7770, 801-694-8859, brad@ tourofutah.com ToddandNedFondo.com gmail.com, utahcritseries.com, utahbikerac- August 13, 2016 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville gilsonengineering.com, DraperTrails.com, ing.com August 13, 2016 — Heber Valley Circuit Race, Race Series, Leadville, CO, Leadville Trail 100 September 10, 2016 — Barn Burner 104, Flagstaff, draper.ut.us/recreation AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, UCA Series, Heber, UT, Scenic but challeng- is one of the most notorious and challenging Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt June 11, 2016 — Three Kings Cycling Event, Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National ing 8-mile circuits in Heber Valley, Utah. State bike races in the world. 100 mile out-and- Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - North Salt Lake, UT, Winding through North Forest, Camping on private land. 26 and road race championship for category rid- back. , Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, JColley@ September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the Salt Lake, the Three Kings offers some of the 52 mile options. Party afterwards with music, lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com International Center; Starts 4-3-2015, Marek steepest climbs of the season. Cyclists can food, and beer, Casey Brown, 480-299-1203, August 13, 2016 — Steamboat Stinger, Mountain [email protected], Ryan Sumers, Town Challenge Series, Steamboat Springs, 949-929-7476, [email protected], CO, Beginning at 8:00am at the Howelson barnburnermtb.com, redrockco.com

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ers., Mike Meldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@ October 8, 2016 — The BURN Bicycle Hill Climb, May 27-29, 2016 — USA Cycling Professional arduous 28 mile bicycle race that ends on the September 24, 2016 — Man vs Machine, Williams, gmail.com, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcow- Copperton, UT, Climb Butterfield Canyon. Also Road and TT National Championships, highest paved road in the United States. Bob AZ, The Grand Canyon Railway, in partner- [email protected], Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, 10 K and half-marathon run., Jared Eborn, 801- Winston-Salem, NC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, Cook holds the record for the race: 1 hour, 54 ship with Grand Canyon Racing, will fire up [email protected], extramileracing. 599-9268, [email protected], burn- [email protected], usacycling.org minutes, 27 seconds., Jennifer Barbour, 303- its steam engine 4960 - a 310-ton behemoth com, racedayeventmanagement.com race.com, extramileracing.com 503-4616, [email protected], Kim built in 1923 - to take on hundreds of intrepid May 28-30, 2016 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Nordquist, 303-249-6168, kimnordquist@msn. bicyclists on a 53-mile course that will climb August 13, 2016 — Wildflower Hill Climb, Durango, CO, 45th Annual, Road Race and com, bicyclerace.com 2,023 feet starting at the South Rim of the Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb dur- Regional Weekly tour from Durango to Silverton, Road Circuit Grand Canyon to iconic Williams, AZ, finishing ing the 75 mile course option in this women- race and Time Trial, 25/50 mile tour, Kids July 30, 2016 — Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, on historic route 66., PJ Borman, 602-296-8313, only cycling event. Age-group cash prizes. Race and Mountain Bike Cross Country Race., Time trial starts at 10 am with 30 second [email protected], grandcan- Gift for all who complete the climb., Stacie Road Race Series Gaige Sippy, 970-259-4621, director@iron- intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports in Driggs, yonracing.com Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-336-6198, wildflow- horsebicycleclassic.com, ironhorsebicycle- climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half a mile from Las Vegas Tuesday Night World’s — Henderson, [email protected], wildflowerpedalfest. classic.com the Grand Targhee Resort. The course cov- September 24, 2016 — Bear Lake Omnium, NV, Tuesday Night Criterium series starting com ers 12 miles and 2,200 vertical feet. Awards, UCA Series, Montpelier, UT/ID, Jared Eborn, March 11B Race - 4:30 PM (25 min) - Beginners June 4, 2016 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Team Raffle and results 1 pm at Peaked Sports. 801-599-9268, [email protected], or those not comfortable with experienced August 20, 2016 — Tour de Park City, UCA Series, Challenge, Boise, ID, 9th Annual - Team Net proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and Bearlakeendurance.com, extramileracing. racers, A Race - 5:00 PM (25 min) - Those who Park City, UT, 157 Classic Road Race returns relay road race from Boise to Sun Valley, Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, com have raced and ready to hammer, Location: for 2016! 7,500 feet of climbing, 10,750 foot Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ [email protected], peakedsports.com summit. Fully Supported. Start and finish in 1021 East Paradise Hills Drive, Henderson, NV georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, the same spot., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, 89002, Mike Olsen, 702-927-4069, mike@veg- gcorsaevents.com July 31, 2016 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Wilson, WY, Utah Road Touring [email protected], tourdeparkcity. asbikeracing.com, vegasbikeracing.com 8:30 AM road race (4.7 miles, 2284 ft. vertical), com, extramileracing.com June 4, 2016 — Just for the Hill of It, White Bird, ID, 10:30 AM MTB race (5.6 miles, 2870 ft. vertical), May 7, 2016 — Biker’s Edge Cinco de Mayo May 11-August 3, 2016 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ Benefit for Syringa Hospital & Clinics Hospice, cash prizes for top 3 men and women com- Century, Kaysville, UT, Free, fully-supported by Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, August 26-29, 2016 — Hoodoo 500, Utah Triple face the challenging switchbacks of the Old bined racers, Raffle and party following., Dick Biker’s Edge and America First Credit Union, ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, Crown, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop race White Bird Grade. Experience 13 miles with Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@silverstar. 100 and 50-mile ride starting in Kaysville. Made 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May 11 through Southern Utah. Non-stop or stage a gentle climb starting at Hammer Creek at com, Forest Dramis, jacksonholecycling@ for every level of rider with a gradual +/- at 6:30 pm7:00 pm, June 1, June 29 and July race, solo and relay team divisions. 300 mile 1600’ and continuing to the summit at 3800’. gmail.com, jhcycling.org 1,800ft. Community fun ride with great food. option as well., Deborah Bowling, 818-889- 27Hill Climbs:Park at Cherry Springs, Crystal All ages are welcome to come & join in , Taylor Arnold, 801-544-5300, taylor@bebikes. 2453, [email protected], Hoodoo500. start at Cherry Springs and Scout start at the fun!, Clarence Chapman, 208-921-1963, August 13, 2016 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, com, bebikes.com com bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best [email protected], syringahos- Lamoille, NV, 11th annual. Road Race hill climb, Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately pital.org 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb in Ruby Mountains. May 7, 2016 — Cyclofemme Ride, Utah Bike September 10, 2016 — LOTOJA Classic Road 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 25 -Crystal Race starts at 9am. Post event picnic and Month, Provo, UT, Join us for the Third Annual Race, Logan, UT, 34th Annual, 1 day, 3 states, Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 15-Scout, July June 11, 2016 — Mike Mercy Memorial - Idaho awards in Lamoille Grove, 11:30am., Annette CycloFemme ride. We are teaming up with 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to 13-Crystal Summit, August 3-ScoutCategories: State Time Trial Championships, Nampa, ID, White, 775-842-9125, annette.white42@gmail. the Provo Bicycle Collective and Provo City Jackson Hole, WY., Brent Chambers, 801-546- End of season awards for men and women’s Poen/Swan Falls Rd, Howard Roose, 208-484- com, elkovelo.com to make this ride a great. This will be a 0090, [email protected], lotojaclassic. overall winners of these categories: A’s , B’s , 8342, [email protected], idahobikeracing. casual ride for all ages. The ride will start at com Master’s 50+, Triathlete, Recreational (Non TT org August 20, 2016 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Center Street and University Ave. at 2 pm Boise, ID, 42nd Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- September 10, 2016 — Utah Tour de Donut, bike, Eddie Merckx style), Single Speed, and June 11, 2016 — Guanella Pass Hill Climb, the City Buildings and will take a nice slow 343-3782, [email protected], American Fork, UT, 9th Annual event - Most Clydesdale (210 lbs+) and Athena (150 lbs+)., Georgetown, CO, 3,050ft in just over 11 miles, paced 5 mile ride around Downtown Provo georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile laps, Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, [email protected], Lance Panigutti, [email protected], ending at Joaquin Park., Heather Skabelund, eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts at 8:00 Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@ withoutlimits.co September 10, 2016 — Race to the Angel, 971-404-1557, [email protected], Jennifer am., Rodney Martin, 801-427-6400, rotaryrod@ yahoo.com, idahocycling.com Wells, NV, Hill climb. 31st Annual. The race is Messenger, [email protected], June 15, 2016 — Little Park Road Hillclimb, Grand live.com, Ronald Tolley, 480-285-6281, rtolley@ open to riders on mountain and road bikes, cyclofemme.com May 17-July 12, 2016 — Expo Idaho SWICA Junction, CO, Hillclimb #2 up Little Park Road clearvisionreserve.com, Utah Tour de Donut runners, walkers and triathletes: individual or Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, Boise, - 1st half., John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracing- May 7, 2016 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, , [email protected], utahtourdedo- team (Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim, 5K run, 20K ID, Local training crit series at Expo Idaho West [email protected], madracingcolorado. Mass start timed road cycling event on the nut.org bike). The half marathon course begins at lot (Glenwood Street south of Hawks Stadium). com beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 the Wells City pool and climbs approximately September 17, 2016 — Harvest Moon Criterium, Tuesdays, May 17-July 5, 2016, and July 13, feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but 2,784 feet to Angel Lake in the East Humboldt UCA Series, Ogden, UT, 4 corner crit in 2016, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, idahobikerac- June 24-26, 2016 — Baker City Cycling Classic, you will get a time, awards, and placing., range of the Ruby Mountains. The half mara- Downtown Ogden around the Municipal Park [email protected], idahobikeracing.org Oregon Women’s Prestige Series, Baker City, Scott Newton, 435-654-8650, 800-635-1792, thon course is entirely on pavement., Wells between 25th & 26th Streets. State Criterium OR, Three days and five stages in beau- [email protected], granfondomoab. June 9-September 17, 2016 — Billings Criterium Chamber, 775-752-3540, wellschamber@well- Championships for category riders , Tyler tiful eastern Oregon, with great support com Series at South Park, MBRA Series, Billings, snevada.com, Robert Johnson, 775-340-5943, Servoss, 801-888-3233, tyler@rockwellrelay. and unparalleled scenery. Over 8,000 ft of MT, Criterium races at South Park, Coul Hill, [email protected], racetothe- May 7, 2016 — Hobble Creek, Springville, UT, 62 com, teamexcelerator.com climbing over the three days in one of the 406-690-6629, [email protected], montana- country’s most beautiful cycling regions. Pros angel.org, rubymountainrelay.com or 125 mile self-supported loop ride up Hobble September 23-24, 2016 — Salt to Saint Relay, cycling.net, montanaspoke.com and amateurs race the same courses and Creek Canyon and on the rural roads south of September 12-18, 2016 — World Human Utah Lake. A brevet is a timed ultra distance Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from July 19-August 16, 2016 — Half-Bogus Training the women’s and men’s prize purses are Powered Speed Challenge, Battle Mountain, Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy matched by sponsor BELLA Main St. Market., event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@ Ride, Hammer Series, Boise, ID, Weekly NV, Cyclists from around the world will gather eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 Training Ride starts at 6:20pm., Mike Cooley, Brian Vegter, 541-325-1689, [email protected], on SR305, perhaps the fastest strectch of road person relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed 208-343-3782, [email protected], bakercitycycling.org in the world to see who is the fastest cyclist in May 7, 2016 — Canyons of Cache, BCC categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, gcorsaevents.com the world. The 2013 record was 83.13 mph!, Al SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Meet at Mendon [email protected], salttosaint.com June 24-26, 2016 — Boulder Stage Race, Boulder, CO, TT, circuit race, road race, Lance Panigutti, Krause, 707-443-8261, [email protected], Church for a route that climbs Blacksmith, September 24, 2016 — Snowbird Hill Climb, Regional Road Racing [email protected], withoutlimits.co ihpva.org, whpsc.org and Sardine, loops to Brigham City and back Snowbird, UT, 38th Annual, 9 am start on 9400 over the north slope into Cache Valley., Don June 25, 2016 — SICK Hill Climb, Hansen, ID, This September 16-17, 2016 — Billings Omnium Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu- S. near 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. May 4-8, 2016 — Tour of the Gila, Silver City, is a timed event, a 22 mile cycling hill climb, Weekend, MBRA Series, Billings, MT, State tah.org, bccutah.org 10 miles, 3500. vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill NM, 5 stages, UCI mens, UCI womens, ama- Championship Time trial Friday, Hogback Climb option. After the road climb, jump on summit finish. The climb is a 3000 foot climb. teur categories. Great spring racing!, Jack The first 15 miles are gradual and the last 7 road race Saturday, Criterium Saturday Night. May 8, 2016 — Amazing Earthfest, Kanab, UT, your mountain bike and climb to the summit Brennan, 575-590-2612, brennan5231@com- Phipps Park., Coul Hill, 406-690-6629, coulhill@ 10th Grand Staircase Escalante Road Ride: of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, 6500’ of climb- miles climbs 1800 feet. Starts at Rock Creek cast.net, tourofthegila.com General Store. 3048 North 3800 East. This is gmail.com, montanacycling.net, montana- Highly Scenic 35 mile out and back route, ing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, misty@snowbird. Start 7:45 am, 420 East 300 South (US 89), May 7, 2016 — Chino Grinder , Chino Valley, a USA Cycling non-competitive event., Ken spoke.com com, snowbird.com/events/bicycle-hill-climb Kanab, Utah, Pre-ride refreshments., Rich AZ, Endurance Cycling Event- 106 mile Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], SICK September 17, 2016 — Hogback Classic, MBRA Csenge, 435-644-3735, [email protected], amaz- October 4-7, 2016 — Huntsman World Senior gravel grinder from Chino to Williams and Hill Climb , [email protected], Series, MT, The Third Annual Hogback Classic is ingearthfest.org Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be 50 back with 9700 feet of climbing with 53 sick-riders.com STAGE 2 of the 2016 Billings Omnium Weekend years or older. Four events: hill climb, time trial, and 42 mile options., Epic , 480-442-7694, June 30-July 3, 2016 — USA Cycling Amateur (TT on Friday night, Crit on Saturday night), May 8, 2016 — Cyclofemme Ride - Performance criterium and road race. Skill divisions I, II, and [email protected], azgravelrides. Road National Championships, Louisville, Coul Hill, 406-690-6629, [email protected], Bike Shop, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, III., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, hwsg@infowest. com, chinogrinder.azgravelrides.com KY, Elite, U23 and Junior Road National montanacycling.net, montanaspoke.com The most happening thing in Salt Lake City com, seniorgames.net and in the rest of the world on May 10th is May 7, 2016 — OZ Road Race, Watkins, CO, A Championships., Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, September 24, 2016 — Mt. Charleston Hill Climb, a beautiful idea and movement created by October 8, 2016 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt long road race in Colorado. Start at the Front [email protected], usacycling.org Las Vegas, NV, 17.5 miles, 5357’ of climb- Girl Bike Love, Language Dept and League Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of Range Airport., Lance Panigutti, lance@with- July 9, 2016 — Sunshine Pass Hill Climb, Boulder, ing, finish at Las Vegas Ski Resort, Begins of American Bicyclists. Please come join us, City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary outlimits.com, withoutlimits.co at the base of Highway 156. 8 am. Mass Park where we will have awards, food, music CO, 3000 feet in 9.8 miles including 3 miles Performance Bicycles of Salt Lake City as May 13-15, 2016 — USA Cycling Collegiate of hard pack dirt., Lance Panigutti, lance@ start., David McDonough, 702-823-1680, bro- “We Ride Together” accompanied by you all and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@ [email protected], Carol Vails, 702- sports-am.com, sports-am.com Road National Championships, Marshall & withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co during CycloFemme 2016. This is a “NO-DROP” 823-1680, [email protected], meeting at our location, 291 W 2100 South, Weaverville, NC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, July 12-17, 2016 — USA Cycling Mountain brokenspokebikeslv.com Salt Lake City, celebrating “Women on Bikes” [email protected], usacycling.org Bike National Championships, Mammoth and we hope to see you there! Make sure you Mountain, CA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, September 24, 2016 — Telluride 200 Gran Fondo, May 20-22, 2016 — Tour of Ontario Stage Race, check out the important info below!- Free Bike [email protected], usacycling.org Telluride, CO, 13th annual, From the high Ontario, OR, The Tour of Ontario is a two day, Checks 9:30 AM– Safety Brief 9:45 AM (Must be three stage race on the border of Oregon mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend past July 13-16, 2016 — Southeast Idaho Senior hillsides of quaking aspens along a route that present!)– Ride starts at 10:AM– Helmets are and Idaho. , John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obcc- Games, Pocatello, ID, Hill Climb, 5k and required– Those under 13 must be accompa- [email protected], Robert Hoene, 208- passes through millions of years of geologic 10K Time Trials, 20 K and 40 K Road Races, record, ultimately finding themselves at the nies by an Adult– Please bring a spare tube, 921-5203, [email protected], bobsbicycles. Criterium, Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208- if you don’t have one we stock most tubes com, tourofontario.com base of striated sandstone cliffs reaching 317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail. up to 1,000 feet overhead. Benefits the Just but please call first. – Have Fun!, Performance May 20-22, 2016 — Superior Morgul Omnium, com, seidahoseniorgames.org for Kids Foundation. , Heidi Lauterbach, 970- , 801-478-0836, pbs128mgr@performanceinc. com, cyclofemme.com Broomfield, CO, Time trial, circuit race, road July 15-17, 2016 — Salida Cycling Classic, Salida, 729-1372, [email protected], Victoria race on the famed Morgul Bismark Course., CO, TT, circuit race, road race. Part of the Lovely, 773-590-6499, [email protected], May 14, 2016 — Springville to Nephi 100, BCC Lance Panigutti, [email protected], Rocky Mountain State Games. Colorado m2dbikeride.com SuperSeries, Springville, UT, Start Springville withoutlimits.co Masters Road Championships, Lance Panigutti, Cracker Barrel frontage road to Nephi May 21, 2016 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, [email protected], withoutlimits.co and back thru orchards, flat to rolling. Self Benefits the Independence Pass Foundation. July 16, 2016 — Andersen Banducci Twilight 22nd Annual from the Winter Gate, 4 miles Criterium, National Criterium Calendar, Boise, east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost ID, 28th Annual, NCC race., Mike Cooley, 208- Town approximately 10 miles east up Highway 343-3782, [email protected], Dirk 82 on Independence Pass, gains approxi- Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. mately 2200 feet of elevation, from 8,500ft net, boisetwilightcriterium.com, gcorsaevents. to 10,700ft., Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, 970- com 618-5086, [email protected], independen- cepass.org July 17, 2016 — Idaho State Criterium Championship, Hidden Springs, ID, Start/Finish May 24-28, 2016 — USA Cycling Masters & at Hidden Springs Community-Village Green Para-Cycling Road National Championships, at 9 am., Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, kurtholzer@ Winston-Salem, NC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, hotmail.com, lostrivercyling.org [email protected], usacycling.org July 23, 2016 — Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb , Evergreen, CO, This is an

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Supported with shorter 30, 60, and 75 mile Station UTA station Ride to Antelope Island June 25-26, 2016 — Bike MS: Harmons Best Porter Sproul, 702-624-7484, glmrinfo@gmail. from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles options. Store stops enroute. Self supported. Ranch and back, Free event - Causeway Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, Join thou- com, theglmr.com with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race Free event., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, road- entry fee required BCC members free admis- sands of cyclists from around the region and in teams through the night, fundraiser event July 16, 2016 — Good News Jail and Prison [email protected], bccutah.org sion to Causeway., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, celebrate 30 years of Bike MS: the premier for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, Ministry Fundraiser Bicycle Ride, Park City, UT, [email protected], bccutah.org fundraising cycling series in the nation rais- 801-822-4870, [email protected], May 14, 2016 — Gran Fondo Salt Lake, Salt Join us for coffee at 9:00 am at the Shepherd ing funds for a world free of MS. The Bike MS SaintstoSinners.com Lake City, UT, A timed bicycle tour of the June 3, 2016 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, of the Mountains Church. Self-paced ride experience offers route options ranging from Salt Lake Valley. Fully supported aid stations, UT, Women only century ride, 15, 35, 62, 80 starts at 10:00. Funds donated go to keep July 29-30, 2016 — Raspberry Ramble Series, 45 to 150 miles over two days and is friendly professional on-course support, and a finish and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fun- Chaplains in the Salt Lake County Jail. Park Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. line meal await. Optional KOM/QOM chal- draiser for Women’s Cancer Research at City venue includes a ride on paved parkway UT, Self-supported. Starts in Logan and climbs Camping, meals, and entertainment based lenge ride for the climbers out there. Utah’s the Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. opens in trails, around a farm, meadows, woods, over up Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa route). Longer out of Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 S 500 first Classic & Custom Bike Show at the finish February. This event sells out quickly., Penny bridges, under a tunnel and circling a park. routes then go around Bear Lake before W) in Logan., Melissa Mathews, 801-424-0112, line. Benefits Bike Utah & Team Kid Courage., Perkins, [email protected], Curt Griffin, Everyone is invited, all skill levels are welcome. heading north to Soda Springs and finally out [email protected], bikemsutah.org Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- [email protected], bccutah.org Lunch and T-Shirt provided with $35 entry to Golden Spike Natl Monument. 300, 400 & eracing.com, GranFondoSaltLake.com, extra- donation., Mary Challier, 385-468-8409, 801- 600 km (125 to 375 mile) options. A brevet is June 4, 2016 — Ride the Gap Century, Parowan, July 2, 2016 — Tour de Riverton, Riverton, UT, mileracing.com 518-2840, [email protected], a timed ultra distance event, Richard Stum, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country 16th Annual, Part of Riverton Town Days. Fun goodnewsjail.org 435-462-2266, [email protected], saltlake- of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast with family ride. 25 mile loop through Riverton May 14, 2016 — Bear Lake Classic Century randos.org and 1/2 Century, Garden City, UT, 51 mile a mileage option for every rider. Nothing like and Herriman., Brad Rowberry, 801-523-8268, July 16, 2016 — Golden Spike, Salt Lake flat loop with some rolling hills on east shore, a small town with big fun! Enjoy open roads [email protected], tourderiverton.com, Randonneurs Brevet Series, Harrisville, UT, July 30, 2016 — Park City Chalk Creek 100 followed by a flat and fast finish – a beautiful and very little traffic., Ryan Gurr, 435-674- infinitecycles.com Self Supported 125 mile (200km) ride out to SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Park City, UT, ride around Bear Lake. 1/2 and full Century 3185, [email protected], Margaret Gibson, July 9, 2016 — Mt. Nebo Climb, BCC SuperSeries, Golden Spike National Monument and back. Free self-supported event. Start Treasure options. Portion of the same route as 2015 435-229-6251, [email protected], ride- Nephi, UT, Memorial Day - Meet at Nephi City A brevet is a timed ultra distance event., Mtn Middle School, Legs to Kamas, Coalville, Tour of Utah, Stage 1., Troy Oldham, 435-764- southernutah.com Park. Ride to Santaquin and climb Mt Nebo Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear. Chalk Creek and back. Sunday option., Don com, saltlakerandos.org Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu- 2979, [email protected], bearlakeclas- June 4-5, 2016 — Utah Bicycle Touring Society’s north to south 70 mile loop. Self-supported tah.org, bccutah.org sic.com, bearlake.com Overnight Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, 10th free event - bring extra water; short supply July 16, 2016 — Giro Donna, North Salt Lake May 15-September 18, 2016 — Cycling Bryce, annual overnighter. This event is for new and on the mountain., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, City, UT, A women only ride, 100 km course August 6, 2016 — Hotter than Heck - Utah Valley Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, St. experienced bicycle travelers. We will bicy- [email protected], Doug Jensen, commencing and ending at Legacy Park. Century, Orem, UT, 31st year of a Century George, UT, 7-day, 400-mile guided road cle in a self-sufficient manner to Rock Cliff 801-815-3858, [email protected], bccutah. A few miles on city streets, enter Legacy Tour around Utah Lake, 100, 62.5, and 30 biking tour of the Bryce, Zion and Grand Recreation Area to camp overnight, and org Parkway Trail and Denver & Rio Grand Trail mile options, starting and ending in Orem at systems prior to circling through west Davis Canyon National Parks, including Brian Head, then return Sunday., Lou Melini, 801-487- July 9, 2016 — Cache Gran Fondo, Logan, Lakeside Park, Allan Sumnall, (801) 225-0076, and Weber Counties. 50 km option. Flat with Panguich Lake, Red Canyon and Kanab. Tour 6318, [email protected], Cheryl Soshnik, UT, 100 and 50 mile gran fondo style ride & [email protected], Spencer Erickson, 801- a few rollers, supplied aid stations, and SAG includes 6 nights camping with last night at 4356499008, [email protected], tour. This UCA event features canyons, hills, 513-8848, [email protected], hotter- vehicles., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ thanheck.com Inn or 6 nights innstay, transportation and June 9-11, 2016 — Road Respect Northern long flats & beautiful Cache Valley vistas. food. May 15-21, May 29-June 4, June 12-18, extramileracing.com, girodonna.com, extra- Utah Tour, Road Respect Bike Tour, Wasatch/ Benefit for Logan Regional Hospital, run by August 6, 2016 — The Ultimate Challenge June 26-July 2, July 10-16, July 31- Aug 6, Aug mileracing.com Summit/Davis Counties, UT, The Road Respect Headspin Events. Grand Prize: FreeMotion Tour Presented by University of Utah Health Care, 14-20, Aug 28-Sep 3, Sep 4-10, Sep 18-24. Bike Tour is a series of organized rides (free de France bike + $1000s dollars in rider prizes. July 23, 2016 — North South Century - Freedom Salt Lake City, UT, Ride like the pros! Challenge , Kevin Ford, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, to public) focused on roadway safety and , Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@ Ride, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, yourself to ride the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage, [email protected], escapeadven- respect between cars and bikes. Ride details gmail.com, cachegranfondo.com, loganhos- Location: Tanner Park. Start the holiday week- finishing at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. tures.com with routes on the website provided. 6/9/16: pitalfoundation.org end with 100 miles all in SL county. Stops for 109 miles, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325- Wasatch County, 6/10/16: Summit County, water and food. Free event., Don Williams, May 19-21, 2016 — Road Respect Southern July 15, 2016 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike 2500, [email protected], tourofutah.com, 6/11/16: Davis County, Keri Gibson, 801-243- 801-641-4020, [email protected], Utah Tour, Road Respect Bike Tour, Utah Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 23rd Annual , 10pm. rideultimatechallenge.com Bike Month, Southern, UT, The Road Respect 7571, [email protected], Jack Lasley, 801-450- Tom Coffey, 801-737-3241, lech2zurs@msn. Open to participants of all ages and starts at August 6, 2016 — Promontory Point 120, BCC Bike Tour is a series of organized rides (free 8232, [email protected], roadrespectutah.org com, bccutah.org the Antelope Island’s White Rock Bay. The half SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points Ogden to public) focused on roadway safety and June 11, 2016 — American Diabetes Association way point is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch July 23, 2016 — South Sevier Ram Ride, Monroe, to Brigham City, Corrine, Golden Spike, respect between cars and bikes. Ride details Tour de Cure, Brigham City, UT, Tour de Cure where refreshments are served. The entire UT, 15 miles, 25 miles & New this year is a 50 Tremonton and back 60-100, and 120 miles. with routes on the website provided. 5/19/16: is an incredible experience riding through the route is 24 miles on an asphalt road. , Neka miler . Start time is 6:00 a.m. 1 block west of Self-supported, with shorter loop options avail- Richfield, 5/20/16: Cedar City, 5/21/16: World’s Greatest Bird Refuge. Join 1000 riders, Roundy, 801-451-3286, [email protected], Monroe City Park., Heather Newby, 435-201- able. Free event., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, Enterprise, Keri Gibson, 801-243-7571, kgib- 250 volunteers, many spectators and sponsors daviscountyutah.gov, antelopebymoonlight. 0138, [email protected], [email protected], Jen Green, 435- [email protected], Jack Lasley, 801-450-8232, jlas- for a finish line celebration at Heritage Arts com 563-1212, [email protected], bccutah. [email protected], roadrespectutah.org July 23-30, 2016 — 109 West, Moab, UT, 7 day Festival on Brigham City’s Main Street. If you tour with single and multi day options, Trisha org have diabetes you are a Red Rider. Route July 16, 2016 — Desperado Duel, Panguitch, May 21, 2016 — Ride for the Angels, Copperton, UT, Come and experience the flattest and Moran, 970-626-9913, trisha@cyclewithalpine. August 6, 2016 — RAW (Ride Around the UT, 7th Annual. Start: 8:30am; 8655 West 10390 options of 1 mile Family Fun Loop, 12, 33, 55, 75, com, 109west.com and 100 miles., Drew DeHaan, 801-363-3024 best 100 mile course and 50 mile option, Wellsvilles), Logan, UT, The Logan Rotary South Copperton Park; Routes: 25, 50 miles we have also added a grueling 150 mile Club’s Ride Around the Wellsvilles will begin and Metric Century 62.5 miles; $50.00 includes x7071, [email protected], diabetes.org/ July 23, 2016 — Iron Lung Ride, Salt Lake City, utahtour option for those training for the big 209 in UT, 32, 80, or 120 mile options out and back at the Rotary Pavilion at Willow Park, with a swag bag and ride shirt. With each registra- September. Enjoy the scenery and virtually choice of a 23, 66 or 96 mile ride. Benefits tion you will be entered to win a new bike. starting at This Is The Place Heritage Park June 11, 2016 — Provo A Go-Go, BCC no traffic. Desperado Duel is one of the best and turning around near Snowbasin Resort. local youth with new bikes and helmets, and Drawing to be held Saturday at 8:00 am, right SuperSeries, Draper, UT, Start Draper Park, Gran Fondos in Utah., Ryan Gurr, 435-674- internationally, provides clean drinking water., before the start of the event. Rest stops and Challenging climbing, with plenty of rollers ride past point of the mountain, thru Provo to 3185, [email protected], Margaret Gibson, and flats to recover. Bring the family and Ben Jarvis, 435-757-0376, LoganRotaryRAW@ road support, Great cause! Post Ride Picnic Spanish Fork and back on a loop route. Free 435-229-6251, [email protected], ride- make this part of your Pioneer Day celebra- gmail.com, rotaryraw.com too!, Steve McIntyre, 801-560-6954, stevem- event, self supported with shorter 30 and 60 southernutah.com tion. Utah Triple Crank qualifier, along with [email protected], angelshands.org August 13, 2016 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Morgan, mile options. Store stops enroute. Possible Rockwell Relay and LOTOJA., Michelle Lyman, July 16, 2016 — The GLMR Century, Spanish UT, Fully-supported, women-only cycling May 21, 2016 — Nebo Gallivant, Salt Lake Sunday option., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, 801-941-5526, [email protected], ironlun- Fork, UT, Utah’s Premier Cycling Event to raise event. 4 course options (20, 30, 50, 70 miles). Randonneurs Brevet Series, Nephi, UT, 300k [email protected], bccutah.org gride.com awareness for, honor those taken by, and Finish line celebration, catered lunch, live brevet (190 miles). Self-supported loop ride June 11, 2016 — Wasatch Front Series, Salt Lake help those afflicted with mental illness., Zach July 29-30, 2016 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, band, raffle, massages, expo and more., from Nephi up through scenic Sanpete Randonneurs Brevet Series, Saratoga Springs, Ludlow, 801-808-2569, [email protected], Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-336-6198, County and then out west through Eureka, UT, Starts in Saratoga Springs, out to the West near shores of Utah Lake and back. A brevet Desert and around the Oquirrh Mountains is a time ultra distance event., Richard Stum, and/or around Hobble Creek & Utah Lake. 435-462-2266, [email protected], saltlake- 130, 200 or 400 km (83 to 250 mile) options. randos.org A brevet is a timed ultra distance event, May 21, 2016 — Randy Wirth Half Century Ride, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear. Logan, UT, A 50 mile tour showcasing favor- com, saltlakerandos.org ite Cache Valley Rides of long-time Logan June 16-24, 2016 — Rocky Mountain Tour, businessman, roastmaster and conservationist Cross Country Challenge, Salt Lake City, UT, Randy Wirth. Proceeds will go toward bird The Rocky Mountain Tour travels 593 miles habitat in Logan and downtown covered in 8 cycling days (9 total). Ride through bike shelter. This year’s forecast: warm, sunny, the Wasatch Range and over the Rocky tailwinds and 100% chance of good times Mountains from Salt Lake City UT to Pueblo in Cache Valley., Greg Parry, 435-750-0193, CO., Bill Lannon, 888-797-7057, abbike@aol. 435-753-4777, [email protected], Debbie com, abbike.com Simpson, 435-750-0193, 435-753-4777, deb- [email protected], randywirthhcr.org, randy- June 18, 2016 — Three Kings Cycling Event, wirth50miles.org North Salt Lake, UT, Can you conquer the Kings? Held In North Salt Lake, the Three Kings May 28, 2016 — Little Red Pre-Ride, BCC challenge riders up three awesome climbs; SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Meet Mendon over $1,000 in prize money!, Matt Jensen, 801- Church for pre-riding the Little Red Route. 550-0778, [email protected], threek- Store stops for water and food. Free event., ings.nslcity.org Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435-563-1212, June 18, 2016 — Huntsman 140, Delta , UT, A [email protected], bccutah.org road cycling, non-competitive ride with 25, 50, 75, and 140 mile distances that raises funds May 30, 2016 — Antelope Island 100, BCC for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Memorial Day Institute., Jen Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, - 100 miler Meet at Westpoint Park SLC 1100 [email protected], hunts- N 1800 W. 60 mile option starts at Farmington man140.com 28 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

[email protected], wildflower- nac.org, summitchallenge100.org, discover- September 17, 2016 — Actavis + Allergan CF June 5, 2016 — America’s Most Beautiful pedalfest.com nac.org Cycle For Life, Coalville/Morgan, UT, Fully sup- Regional Road Touring Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 25th ported, beautiful autumn ride with five route annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia & August 13, 2016 — Twin Creeks 100, BCC August 27, 2016 — Interlaken 100, Pineview, UT, options - 20,40, 60, 80 and 100 miles. All funds May 8-21, 2016 — Trans Utah Spring Tour, Travis Lymphoma Society Team in Training program. SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Start Coalville to Interlaken 100 is a fully supported ride from raised go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., Tucker, 970-728-5891, travis@lizardheadcy- Fully supported with rest stops, Tech support Lost Creek Dam, with rolling course back Pineview to Bear Lake (via Monte Cristo). Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, clingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides. and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, boat to Coalville, then climb Chalk Creek. Self- With over 5,600 vertical feet of elevation gain [email protected], Amanda Livnat, 801-532- com cruise, and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, supported. 50 mile option first leg. Free event. Interlaken 100 is not your typical century ride. 2335, [email protected], Jessica Rose, 801-532- 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest. Saturday route this year., Don Williams, 801- Whether you are looking for a challenging ride 2335, [email protected], cycle.cff.org May 14, 2016 — Nampa Gran Fondo, Nampa, com, bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com 641-4020, [email protected], bccu- or preparing for something even bigger this is ID, 3rd Annual. Participants in 32 mile, & Metric tah.org the ride for you., Jon Bingham, 801-613-7520, September 17, 2016 — Coldwell Banker Parkway Century receive goodie bags & post-ride June 5, 2016 — Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling [email protected], interlaken100. Pedal, tentative date, West Valley City, UT, A meal. 5 Mile Family ride too, Melissa Gentry, Festival, Castle Rock, CO, The unofficial start August 13, 2016 — Heber Valley Series, Salt Lake com casual ride along the Legacy and Jordan 208-440-9456, [email protected], to the Colorado cycling season. You will not Randonneurs Brevet Series, Heber City, UT, River Parkway to benefit The Autism Council bgcnampa.org want to miss the excitement and camara- Self Supported loop ride in Heber Valley and August 27, 2016 — Man of STIHL, North Salt Lake, of Utah. Utah Cultural Celebration Center in derie of the 29th annual pilgrimage to Castle to Evanston. 125 or 190 mile (200 or 300km) UT, 62-mile (100km) fully supported metric cen- WVC. 1355 West 3100 South West Valley City, May 15, 2016 — George’s Community Training Rock for the Rocky Mountain region’s premier options. A brevet is a timed ultra distance tury bike ride. Release the hero within you as UT, 70, 55, 40, 30, 25, and 10 mile options., Ride #4, Boise, ID, Mike Cooley, 208-343- cycling festival. Whether you are 6 or 60, pre- event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@ you support the Davis Education Foundation. Chris Jensen, 801-563-7670, 801-940-1447, chris. 3782, [email protected], fer to ride on the road or dirt, there is a course eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org Enjoy beautiful autumn scenery as you ride [email protected], parkwaypedal.com georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com for cyclists of all abilities. All of the rides start on the East and West sides of Davis County August 16-20, 2016 — The U5 Challenge, Logan, May 19-22, 2016 — Outside Bike & Brew Festival, and finish at the Douglas County Fair Grounds. from North Salt Lake to Clearfield and back., September 23-24, 2016 — Bike the Bear Century, Stick around for the party at the Rock post- UT, Fully-supported Gran Fondo that takes Marc Croft, 801-295-4141, marc@croftnow. Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 miles. Begins at Santa Fe, NM, There are mountain and road cyclists from Logan to St. George, Utah in 5 rides, clinics, a Bike Expo, beer-dinners, con- ride picnic and cycling expo., Mike Heaston, com, Skye Whitlock, [email protected], Parking Lot behind church in Garden City, UT. 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emg- days. Weaving along the Wasatch range, rid- ManofSTIHL.org Support the Trapper Trails Council, BSA with a certs, movies and more., Michael McCalla, ers tackle some of the most picturesque and 406-381-2690, [email protected], colorado.com, Rocky Mountain Events, Inc. ride around the scenic Bear Lake on the Utah/ , 303-282-9015, [email protected], challenging landscapes the state has to offer. August 27, 2016 — Castle Country Century, Idaho border., Nelson Palmer, nrpalmer@ outsidesantafe.com Individuals or relay team options. Or register to Scofield, UT, Train for LoToJa or just have fun elephantrockride.com, emgcolorado.com/ comcast.net, Tom Jensen, 801-475-7488, tom. May 21, 2016 — Cycle for Independence, Boise, wordpress/?page_id=10 ride just one of the five days, Jordan Arey, 801- with this fully suported ride as you travel up and jensen@scouting.org, trappertrails.org/bike 644-0546, [email protected], theu5chal- over Huntington Canyon, through Huntington ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 10,25, June 11, 2016 — Bike for Kids Idaho Falls, Idaho lenge.com hugging the edge of the San Rafael swell. September 24, 2016 — Goldilocks Utah, Falls, ID, Kids Crit Series and 5K run., Kristy Pass through the towns of Cleveland, Elmo, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks is and 63 mile distances, individual and team August 20, 2016 — Tour de Park City, Park City, rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, sup- Mickelsen, 208-522-1205, 208-680-9397, kristy@ Wellington and Price to finish in Helper. All the a women only bike ride, with a gorgeous new bikeforkidsidaho.com, bikeforkidsidaho.com UT, Fully supported Tour starting and finishing while conquering 5,300ft of ascent and 7,200ft route and beautiful fall weather! With 100, 80, ported ride., Ramona Walhof, 208-336-5333, in Park City. 157 miles through Northern Utah’s of descent on this ride. Ride departs at 8 am., 60, 40, and 20 mile route options, Goldilocks [email protected], tvcblin- June 11, 2016 — Fremont Area Road Tour (FART), beautiful mountain valleys. A rolling picnic!, Cory Jensen, 801-824-8455, coryvagnjensen@ has a route that is ‘just right’ for everyone!, didaho.org Lander, WY, 13 to 100 mile options, includes Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- gmail.com, carbonrec.com Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilock- breakfast, bbq, t-shirt and bottle, in conjunc- eracing.com, tourdeparkcity.com, extramil- May 21, 2016 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, sride.com, goldilocksride.com/gsl The 22nd annual Ride for the Pass is a 10-mile tion with Brew Fest, Nyssa , fart@landercycling. eracing.com September 3, 2016 — Hooper Horizontal 100, org, Tony Ferlisi, [email protected], BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, West Point September 24, 2016 — USEA Ride 4 Respect, race up scenic Independence Pass just August 20, 2016 — Ride for the Kids, Syracuse, landercycling.org Park (SLC) to West Weber and Hooper, self- Kaysville, UT, A comfortable metric centu- east of Aspen, climbing from 8,500-10,700 UT, Partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation, supported century, 30 and 65 mile options. ry ride through scenic countryside through feet, that benefits the Independence Pass June 11, 2016 — Lemhi Valley Century Ride, ride out to Antelope Island. Ride options from Free flattest 100 on the schedule. Last one Weber and Davis County. Enjoy an exciting Foundation. , Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, 970- Salmon, ID, 100 miles or 100 kms through 25-50-100 miles, depending on the skill level before LOTOJA., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, mixture of plains and hills throughout Northern 618-5086, [email protected], Karin Teague, the picturesque Lemhi River Valley., Marla of the rider. Ride begins at the Syracuse RC [email protected], Greg Allen, 801- Utah. Fully supported, lunch provided with all 970-274-9690, 970-379-1222, director@inde- Hunteman, 208-303-0106, mhunteman@hot- Willey, 1693 W 2700 S at 8:00am. Breakfast and 450-1861, [email protected], bccutah.org paid registration., Tim Bell, 385-347-7589, tbell@ pendencepass.org, independencepass.org, mail.com, lemhivalleycenturyride.weebly. lunch will be provided, as well as tons of prizes useautah.org, useautah.org aspencyclingfestival.com com/ for our raffle., Devin Kingsbury, 801-663-3267, September 4-10, 2016 — Tour of Southern Utah, [email protected], Brent Jones, 801- St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, October 1, 2016 — Moab Century Tour, Moab, May 21, 2016 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride June 11, 2016 — Bingham County Idaho Relay 774-2801, 801-645-0247, brent.jones@rcwilley. Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles UT, Road cycling in scenic Moab, Utah with 40, Sacramento, Honor Ride, Sacramento, CA, for Life, Kellogg, ID, 50 and 100 mile options. com, rcwilley.com/dp/2015-Ride-for-the-Kids. per day., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, 60, and 100 mile route options. Ride benefits Ride parts of the Amgen Tour of California Limited Sag, rest/food stations at 25, 50, and jsp [email protected], planetultra.com cancer survivorship programs. , Beth Logan, routes at Honor Ride Sacramento, starting 75 miles. Starting in Kellogg to Plummer and 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@skinnytir- from Capital Mall. Ride offers fully-supported back.We will ride 50 or 25 miles west and August 21, 2016 — Upland Roller 100, BCC September 10-16, 2016 — Ride with Jan Ullrich, eevents.com, skinnytireevents.com routess and a festival-like atmosphere follow- return. 3rd annual. Benefits the American SuperSeries, Wanship, UT, Wanship Trailhead St. George, UT, 7-Days of Cycling through ing your ride., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818- Cancer Society., Sharon and Steve O’Brien, thru Coalville Echo over Hogsback to East Aspen, Crested Butte, Ouray, and Telluride October 1, 2016 — Legacy Fall Flat 100 888-7091, [email protected], Jack 208-317-8375, 208-681-3602, sharonelizabetho- Canyon, Morgan and back. Self-supported with cycling legend Jan Ullrich. Tour includes SuperSeries , BCC SuperSeries, Centerville, UT, Shepard, 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, honorridein- [email protected], friendsofcdatrails.org 30-50 mile options also. Free event., Don road biking, mountain biking, and superb Free self-supported event. Start Foxboro Park [email protected], ride2recovery.com Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu- lodging., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ NSL, flattest 100 ever up Legacy Parkway bike June 11, 2016 — Aspen Gran Fondo, Aspen, CO, tah.org, bccutah.org lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcy- path to Ogden area and loop back. Shorter May 22, 2016 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Aspen Silver Cycling will be staging the Aspen clingguides.com leg options of 25 and 30 miles., Don Williams, Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, 31st Annual. Escorted Gran Fondo, a 50 mile group ride. The route August 27, 2016 — Cache Valley Century Tour, 801-641-4020, [email protected], group, outstanding food stops staffed by will have something for everyone with its steep Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. September 10, 2016 — To the Moon and Back Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@mhtn. experienced volunteers who return year after climbs and rolling hills, flat sections and gor- Proceeds benefit Common Ground, a Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Come and enjoy com, bccutah.org year. In addition to the Century, Half-Century, geous scenery., Sandra Doebler, 970-429-2093, Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds supprt their the High Uintahs. There are four ride options: and 20 mile rides, we are offering 2 timed [email protected], Toni Case, adaptive cycling program. Richmond to Century, 75, 50, and 25 mile. All 4 rides will October 15, 2016 — SoJo Bike Tour, SoJo Race events: Gran Fondo (100 mile timed ride), 970-429-2098, [email protected], Preston, Idaho and back through scenic ter- cover the back roads of Duchesne County Series, South Jordan, UT, SoJo isn’t just for run- Media Fondo (50 mile timed ride). Each fondo aspenrecreation.com, granfondoaspen.com rain., Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, that has very minimal traffic. Overnight camp- ners! Our non-competitive Bike Tour offers a will have its own start time and a neutral [email protected], Sammie ing is available. The ride will be based out of beautiful ride that begins in Daybreak and start, police escort to the city limits., Michael June 12-July 6, 2016 — Great Alaska Highway Macfarlane, 435-713-0288, Sammie@cgad- Tabiona, Utah. Elevations from 6,522 to 8,150. continues along the Oquirrh Mountains before McCalla, 406-381-2690, mikelikehikebike@ Ride, Dawson Creek, BC, AK, Ride the full ventures.org, CacheValleyCentury.com This ride is fully supported. All proceeds will go winding through Herriman and South Jordan. , hotmail.com, Charlie Loesch, chloesch@com- length of the notorious Al-Can Highway from to the Rapha House, a non-profit organization W Thomas, 801-253-5236, [email protected]. cast.net, santafecentury.com, granfondosan- Dawson Creek BC to Delta Junction Alaska. A August 27, 2016 — Summit Challenge, Park that helps rescue children from trafficking and gov, Matt Dodge, 801-253-5236, mdodge@sjc. tafe.wordpress.com fully supported calming and cycling adven- City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit sexual exploitation., Karen Redden, 435-828- utah.gov, SoJoMarathon.com ture, with a few motel nights. , Pedalers Pub & the pavement for a 100, 52, or 16-mile road 0467, [email protected], active.com/ May 22-27, 2016 — Redrock Canyons Tour, Grille , 352-353-8712, tours@pedalerspuband- ride event in support of the National Ability tabiona-ut/cycling/races/to-the-moon-and- October 22, 2016 — Fall Tour de St. George, St. Grand Junction, CO, Featured in NY Times. grille.com, pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_ Center’s mission. All three fully-supported back-2015 George, UT, Tour around southern Utah and Ride Redrock Country, see Monument Valley tours/alaska/Great_Alaska_Highway_Ride. routes of this event follow paved roads in and see some of the most scenic views as you and the Dolores River Canyon. Average htm around the beautiful Park City mountainside. September 17, 2016 — Wonder Woman Century, climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock State mileage 72 and two centuries. Total ascent This exciting event promises to serve up a Payson, UT, Join us in our fully supported Park as well as all the beautiful colors through- 22,159ft descent 24,187ft. Strong-Intermediate June 18, 2016 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, challenge for a wide range of cycling levels all women’s ride, choose between the 15, out this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This event is to Advanced., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, Ladies-only ride featuring five scenic routes, and abilities. And don’t forget – all Summit 30, 70 or 100 mile options. Remember that one of our best Gran Fondos in southern Utah., [email protected], lizard- from 10 to 100 miles. Roll-out begins at 6:00 am Challenge riders who have a disability can every woman is a wonder woman!, Mahogani Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, [email protected], headcyclingguides.com at Ross Park in Pocatello, ID. , DaNae Young, register and ride for free!, Julia Rametta, 435- Thurston, 801-318-1420, wonderwomanride@ Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ 208-221-9300, [email protected], spin- 649-3991, [email protected], Whitney gmail.com, Carolina Herrin, herrin.carolina@ spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com June 4, 2016 — Buena Vista Bicycle Festival, derellaride.com Thompson, 435-649-3991, whitneyt@discover- gmail.com, wonderwomanride.com Buena Vista, CO, Scenic and easy to chal- lenging routes 35, 50, 62 and 97 mile ride June 18, 2016 — The Great Owyhee Ride Against options in Beautiful Arkansas River Valley Hunger, Ontario, OR, 50 mile, 62.5 miles, or at the Feet of 14,000 Ft Mounts Princeton, 100 miles, experience all that Scenic Rural Harvard and Yale. Exceptionally well sup- Oregon has to offer! Start:Historic Train Depot ported with afternoon party and band. , Tim in Downtown Ontario, tour through the rustic Lopez, 719-594-5655, 719-622-0439, bikefest- country side, experience the majesty of the [email protected], Aaron Rosenthal, 719-594-5655, High Desert landscape, and make your way [email protected], Chris Quoyeser, 719- towards the stately Owyhee Dam before 398-9257, [email protected], bvbf.org circling back towards town. , Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, [email protected], Kevin June 4, 2016 — Palisade Gran Fondo, Palisade, Goade, 208-739-1545, tarmacdog@gmail. CO, Fully supported Gran Fondo through the com, greatowyheeride.com famous orchards and vineyards of western colorado and the rugged Reeder and Purdy June 18, 2016 — George’s Community Training Mesas. 40 and 68 mile options., Jennifer Sliney, Ride #5, Boise, ID, Mike Cooley, 208-343- 970-819-1101, 510-910-1608, palisadevelo@ 3782, [email protected], gmail.com, palisadegranfondo.com, pali- georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com sadecoc.com/co/palisadegranfondo MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 29

June 24-25, 2016 — Jackson / Yellowstone, Salt July 17-22, 2016 — Tour de Wyoming, Sheridan, NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and sag wagons September 16-17, 2016 — Grind de Galena, 3286, 408-499-0775, [email protected], san- Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Ashton, ID, WY, 20th Annual. Start and end in Sheridan, will be provided along with plenty of food. 100, Pocatello, ID, 110 miles, 2 day group ride, tafegourmetclassic.com Self-supported with overnight gear drops. 375 Wyoming with overnight stays in Buffalo, Ten 68, 40, or 20 mile ride options. Avid racers and Kaylee Pooley, 208-232-8996, barriesskiand- October 1, 2016 — ICON Tour of the Moon, mile (600km) ride through Yellowstone and Sleep, Meeteetse, Basin, and at the Bear family friendly., Ken Hart, 541-881-7295, hart- [email protected], barriessports.com/2016- Grand Junction, CO, 5th Anniversary Metric Jackson Wyoming. The start point is tenta- Lodge near Burgess Junction. Our route takes [email protected], pedalforpatients.com grind-de-galena.html tive. A brevet is a timed ultra distance event., us up and over the Bighorn Mountains not Century or Classic 41 mile loop over the Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear. once, but twice., Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 August 20, 2016 — Cycle Magic Valley, Twin September 17, 2016 — Tahoe Sierra Century, beautiful canyons of the Colorado National com, saltlakerandos.org , [email protected], cyclewyoming.org, Falls, ID, A 12, 30, 50, or 100 mile bicycle ride Squaw Valley, CA, 30-60-100 mile routes with Monument made famous by the Coors Classic tourdewyoming.org for all levels. There is a family friendly 12 mile 3000-7200 vertical gain. Great support and and American Flyer movie., Mike Heaston, June 25, 2016 — RATPOD (Ride Around the route that takes you out to Meander Point. spectacular views from Squaw Valley Ski 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emg- Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, RATPOD is July 27-August 7, 2016 — Klondike Gold, The 30 mile route heads out west, north of Resort, to Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and over colorado.com, Scott Olmsted, tourinfo@tou- a 130-mile one-day charity ride for Camp Fairbanks, AK, Travel from Fairbanks back in Filer, through farm country. All of the routes Donner Summit., Nancy Lancaster, ridedirec- rofthemoon.com, tourofthemoon.com, emg- Make-A-Dream (a cost free cancer camp). time to cycle the route of the Klondike Gold are on rural paved roads in Southern Idaho. [email protected], Sue Rae Irelan, colorado.com/wordpress/?page_id=10 The ride takes place in the beautiful Big Hole Rush, in reverse from historic Dawson City, The ride is fully supported with a bbq and ice [email protected], tahoe- October 8, 2016 — West Yellowstone Old Faithful Valley of SW Montana., Jennifer Benton, 406- Yukon to Skagway, Alaska. Fully supported cream at the finish line. Goody bags & finisher sierracentury.com 549-5987, [email protected], ratpod.org, camp- camping tour with a few nights in motels. , Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, MT, West medals for the 30, 50 & 100 mile routes. Finisher Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 dream.org Pedalers Pub & Grille , 352-353-8712, tours@ ribbon for the 12 mile route., Denise Alexander, September 17, 2016 — Tour de Vineyards, pedalerspubandgrille.com, pedalerspuband- Palisade, CO, Come join this 25-mile ride miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic June 25, 2016 — Holly Frontier Tour de Prairie, [email protected], mavtec.org/race/ grille.com/yukon-bike-tour-klondike-highway- through Colorado’s Wine County just prior bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot Cheyenne, WY, Course heads west out of cruisin-magic-valley/ cycling to the Colorado Mountain Winefest., Mike pots, supported ride., Moira Dow, 406-646- Cheyenne along Happy Jack Road - WYO August 20, 2016 — Four Peaks Gran Fondo, Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, 7701, [email protected], cycleyel- 210, past Curt Gowdy State Park and through July 30-August 6, 2016 — Oregon Bicycle Ride, Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: [email protected], tourdevine- lowstone.com Medicine Bow National Forest, to the Lincoln Astoria, OR, Tour of northwest Oregon. Crosses 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4 peaks yards.com October 8, 2016 — Goldilocks Vegas, Goldilocks Memorial at the I-80 Rest Area. 3,000ft of the mouth of the Columbia River, visits sites of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout Mountain, elevation gain. Courses ranging from 10-100 famed by Lewis and Clark, includes ferry back September 18, 2016 — Edible Pedal 100, Carson Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, The only women Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill climb portions exclusive ride event in Nevada. Cyclists can miles, start at Lions Park, road course only., into Oregon, and rides through northwest are timed with timing chips. Downhill portions City, NV, 10 mile, 50 mile and Nevada 150K Jim Wollenburg, 307-637-6423, jwollenburg@ forests and countryside. Cyclists will have time ride options, Start: Bowers Mansion Regional choose from a 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 mile are not timed. Cumulative climb times will be ride all featuring downhill, flat, and rolling ter- cheyennecity.org, cheyennecity.org to tour wineries, play at beaches, and learn combined to determine rank., Kaylee Pooley, Park, Washoe Valley, NV. Challenging course, about the area’s history., Sanna Phinney, 541- fully equipped ride stops, SAG, water bottle, rain. Hand-crafted necklaces are awarded June 25, 2016 — Ride for Hope, Kuna, ID, Ride 208-232-8996, [email protected], 382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicycleridesnw. maps, post ride BBQ, priceless views, cama- to finishers, as well as a high-quality custom through the scenic Snake River Valley and 4PGF.com org, bicycleridesnw.org raderie and an unbeatable sense of accom- technical shirt, absolutely free race photos, West Heritage Byway to help give poverty- August 21-September 2, 2016 — Yellowstone plishment., Don Iddings, 775-393-9158, ride@ exceptional ‘Papa an Mama’ bear course stricken kids in India the hope for a better July 30, 2016 — Cascade 4-Summit Challenge, National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, August ediblepedal100.org, ediblepedal100.org support, and delicious food. , Dani Lassiter, life. 18, 30, 62.5 mile options, Margo Riggs, Cascade, ID, Options include 75, 60, 50, 30 21-26 & August 28-September 02, 2016. Tour 801-635-9422, [email protected], goldi- 208-608-2527, [email protected], or 8.2 Mile Options. Course covers two moun- includes 5 nights of lodging, 6 days of meals, September 18-October 1, 2016 — Trans Utah locksride.com/events/glv rideforhope.net tain passes along Warm Lake Road. The ride guide service, entrance fees, daily lunch Spring Tour, Travis Tucker, 970-728-5891, travis@ starts at the American Legion Hall in down- lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcy- October 8, 2016 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme June 26, 2016 — Ronde Van Ketchum, Ketchum, en route, energy food, liquid refreshments, town Cascade and proceeds down Main clingguides.com Nevada 100, Kershaw-Ryan State Park, NV, ID, A fun ride/tour around almost every hill shuttles, and mechanical support. , John Street to Warm Lake Road.Money raised by Road bike starting at Kershaw-Tyan and takes within Ketchum, North of Ketchum, Sun Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcy- the Cascade to Warm Lake Four Summit September 24, 2016 — Gran Fondo Bear Lake, peddlers through the towns of Caliente and Valley, and Elkhorn. The full course is just clingguides.com, Travis Tucker, 970-728-5891, Challenge will support various charitable Montpelier, UT/ID, 100, 75, 50 or 25 mile fully Pioche, and through three other state parks: over 128km, and includes 1521m of climbing. [email protected], lizard- and community projects within the area of supported ride from Montpelier, ID. A climb Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Preregistration is required. $25 cash only at headcyclingguides.com Cascade. Ride support will be handled by to Minnetonka Cave and prize awaits each Valley and back to Kershaw-Ryan State Park. durance or the Perch, by Friday at 6:00pm. George’s Cycles of Boise, and post ride bar- August 25-28, 2016 — Yellowstone/Grand Teton 100-mile rider and a backyard barbeque wel- 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options., Pizza and refreshments after the ride at 1500., beque, beer garden and music will be hosted Randonnee, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet comes every finisher. Utah’s best century ride ... Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathedral- Richard Feldman, 208-726-7693, rfeldman@ by the Community of Cascade., Mike Cooley, Series, Ashton, ID, Self Supported 620 mile is in Idaho!, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ [email protected], Jonathan Brunes, durance.com, usacycling.org, durance.com- 208-343-3782, [email protected], ride (1000km) with overnight stops. Goes into extramileracing.com, Bearlakeendurance. 775-726-3564, [email protected], park- map_ronde.html gcorsaevents.com, 4summitchallenge.com Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. com, extramileracing.com toparkpedal.com/, lincolncountynevada. July 1-3, 2016 — Femme Velo, Whitefish, MT, Join 600 km (375) options. A brevet is a timed ultra com/exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/ August 6-13, 2016 — Ride Idaho, Ketchum, September 24, 2016 — Mountains to the us for femme/VELO women’s cycling week- distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, Sun Valley, ID, 7-Day fully supported, non- Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 13th Annual October 8, 2016 — Gila Monster Gran Fondo, end in Whitefish, MT featuring a dinner round- [email protected], saltlakerandos.org competitive roadbike tour with SAG support, Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, From the Silver City, NM, With four distances to choose table, expo with free workshops and clinics, mechanics, showers, beer garden, entertain- August 28, 2016 — MS Wine Ride & Vintage high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend from, everyone can find their challenge. and our 160km, 100km, 50km all-women’s ment, 400 miles of spectacular scenery. Tent Bike Showcase, Kuna, ID, Ride 35-50 miles past hillsides of quaking aspens along a route Gran Fondo 103 miles, Gough Park, Silver ride., Nicole Adamson, 406-381-7962, nicole@ and Porter Service available. Ketchum/ Sun through the beautiful scenery of the Indian that passes through millions of years of geo- City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 70 miles, Gough femmevelo.cc, tourofmontana.org Valley, Craters of the Moon, Arco, Terreton/ Creek Winery in Kuna, Idaho and raise money logic record, ultimately finding themselves at Park, Silver City 8:00am. Micro Fondo 50 miles, July 2-3, 2016 — Gran Fondo Kootenai, Libby, Mud Lake, Driggs, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for multiple sclerosis through the National the base of striated sandstone cliffs reaching Hi-Spot, HWY 152 8:30am. Nano Fondo 32 MT, A two-day, point-to-point, “stage” fondo Irwin/Swan Valley, Idaho Falls., Earl Grief, 208- MS Society Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter. up to 1,000 feet overhead and onwards to miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 8:30am., featuring fully supported riding through the 890-4434, 208-830-9564, [email protected], Enjoy a catered lunch afterwards at the win- the beautiful desert landscape of Gateway. Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, brennan5231@ spectacular landscapes of Montana’s remote rideidaho.org ery., Megan Nettleton, 208-336-0555, Megan. Mileage options: 70, 100 & 130. This ride comcast.net, tourofthegila.com northwest corner. Located on National Forest benefits the Just For Kids Foundation, Heidi August 6, 2016 — Sawtooth Century Tour, Sun [email protected], georgescycles.com, bik- October 29, 2016 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Scenic Byways, our routes take in the stately Lauterbach, 970-729-1372, m2dbikeride@ Valley, ID, Benefit for the Wood River Bicycle ereg.org Orange County, Honor Ride, Orange County, Cabinet Mountains, serene Lake Koocanusa, gmail.com, Victoria Lovely, 773-590-6499, Coalition. Road bike tour from Ketchum to September 3-5, 2016 — Oregon Gravel CA, Presented by A Road Bike 4U, Honor Ride and the legendary Yaak Valley. Proceeds [email protected], m2dbikeride.com OC offers two amazing routes with the longer Alturas Lake and back. 50 or 100 mile tour Adventure, Philomath, OR, Participate in our benefit charities in Libby, Eureka, and Troy, heading out to the ocean with scenic views options. Aid stations along the way., Brett 3-day fully supported tour exploring minimally September 24, 2016 — Royal Gorge Century, Montana., John Weyhrich, 406-241-2829, and great climbing! All routes will be fully Stevenson, 208-720-8336, wrbc.brett@gmail. traveled roads where the surface may dif- Canon City, CO, 100 mile, 62.5 mile, and [email protected], gfkootenai.com supported with SAG and fun rest stops along com, woodriverbike.org fer from various shades of asphalt to hard- 50 k Bike rides and community beer festival, July 9, 2016 — Goldilocks Boise, Goldilocks Bike Gordon Eckstrom, director@bikesandbrews. the way., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818- August 6, 2016 — Copper Triangle Alpine Classic, packed gravel in the Oregon Coast Range., Ride, Meridian, ID, Fully supported, non-com- org, bikesandbrews.org 888-7091, [email protected], Jack Copper Mountain, CO, 11th Annual. The Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, petitive, women only bike ride. Beautiful route, Shepard, 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, honorridein- Copper Triangle has long been considered [email protected], bicycleridesnw.org September 25-October 1, 2016 — OATBRAN, yummy food, pretty t-shirt, good lookin’ Papa [email protected], ride2recovery.com one of Colorado’s classic alpine road rides. September 10, 2016 — Cascade Lake Gravel Lake Tahoe, NV, 25th annual One Awesome Bears. , Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldi- October 29, 2016 — Death Valley Century, Graced with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous Grinder, Cascade, ID, This event is a long- Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada! Silver celebra- locksride.com, goldilocks.events/gid/info Death Valley, CA, Entry includes chip timing roads and three challenging climbs, the ride distance bike ride starting in Cascade, Idaho tion of Riding Across Nevada, following the with overall and age category results posted July 9-10, 2016 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, exemplifies cycling in the Colorado Rockies. and continuing over U.S. Forest Service roads Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. to the web; fully stocked checkpoints along CO, This challenging ride is over 120 miles with The course is 78 miles, with an elevation gain through the Boise and Payette National 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe the route with water and a great selection of 10,000’ of climbing and travels over 3 beauti- of almost 6,000 feet over three mountain pass- Forests. The route traverses through the to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported food and snacks; roving SAG support; entry ful mountain passes from Evergreen to Avon, es., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, beautiful mountain range just west of Lake motel style tour., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, into Death Valley National Park. Start at The CO., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, execdir@ [email protected], coppertriangle. Cascade. 35, 57, or 76 mile options. Sag 775-771-3246, [email protected], biketh- teamevergreen.org, Jennifer Barbour, 303- com, emgcolorado.com/wordpress/?page_ ewest.com Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort. , Deborah wagon will pick up any riders still on the Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. 503-4616, [email protected], triplebypass. id=10 course at 5:00pm., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, org October 1, 2016 — No Hill Hundred Century com, planetultra.com August 13, 2016 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, [email protected], 4summitchal- Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, 60 mile, and July 10-22, 2016 — B.E.A.R.S. - Bicycling the MT, Fully supported 83 mile bike ride which lenge.com, gcorsaevents.com 100 mile tour, fully supported. Event swag, gift November 12, 2016 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Extraordinary Alaskan Roads, Anchorage, AK, tours the breathtaking shoreline of Lake bags, lunch (for metric and century riders), Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Vegas, NV, September 10, 2016 — Idaho Poker Ride Pedal Starts and rides down Las Vegas Boulevard Explore a variety of Alaskan landscapes, from Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a Blues Festival for Paws and Claws, Boise, ID, A Benefit post event BBQ at noon for all riders. Check Denali to Prince William Sound. Fully support- Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Rescue. Starts in and start 7:00-8:30 am, Churchill County with a full escort down the strip! 2 routes will be Ride for: West Valley Humane Society. Starts available with the longer heading out towards ed trip with both camping and great food., at 8 am., Dejon Raines, 406-291-3635, dejon- and ends at MWI Veterinary Supply 3041 W. Fairgrounds., Danny Gleich, 775-423-7733, [email protected], Pam Boyke, 406-293- Henderson. , Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818- Pedalers Pub & Grille , 352-353-8712, tours@ Pasadena Dr. in Boise. 4 route choices, 15, 30, [email protected], churchillcounty. 3556, [email protected], letour- 888-7091, [email protected], Jack pedalerspubandgrille.com, pedalerspuband- 63, 100 miles. Lots of prizes! Fabulous swag org/parksnrec/index.php?ctr=152, churchill- dekoocanusa.com Shepard, 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, honorridein- grille.com/alaska-bicycle-tours-bears-cycling- bag!, Robyn Knoelk, 208-871-0951, rknoelk@ countycyclists.com tour [email protected], ride2recovery.com August 13-14, 2016 — Bike MS - Wyoming’s mwianimalhealth.com, idahopokerride- October 1, 2016 — Santa Fe Gourmet Classic, July 16, 2016 — Absolute Bikes Taylor House Bighorn Country Classic, Bike MS, Sheridan, 4pawsandclaws.org, pedalforpawsandclaws. Santa Fe, NM, Fun, challenging 60 mile bike Regional Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit WY, Alexis Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis.brad- org tour with delicious, creative Southwest style [email protected], Molly Palmer, 307-433-8664, ride in the high-altitude cool pines of Northern September 11, 2016 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike foods at 5 gourmet refueling stops. The non- [email protected], bikemswyoming. Arizona. There are 30, 45, 65, and 95 mile route Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, 14th Annual ride competitive ride winds through Santa Fe and Multisport Races org options., Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flag- around Lake Tahoe’s 72 mile Shoreline with into the surrounding areas. Elevation gain is [email protected], Ashley Hammarstrom, August 13, 2016 — Tour of the Valley, Grand the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation about 1,800 feet. Ride is limited to 150 riders. May 7, 2016 — Ironman St. George 70.3 North 877-527-5291, Ashley.hammarstrom@nahealth. Junction, CO, The Tour is not a race; we International. This ride is also a Memorial Nine- Breakfast begins at 8AM. Most riders finish American Pro Championship, St. George, com, absolutebikes.net/taylor encourage you to set your own pace and Eleven ride. Fully supported with rest stops, between 3- 4 PM., Kathleen Davis, 505-795- UT, 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile July 16, 2016 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora-Angel enjoy beautiful Western Colorado. Several tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4300 ft verti- Fire, Taos, NM, 7:00 am start. 105 , 84, or route options available including the 100 cal gain. Boat cruise and 35 mile fun ride., 46 miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful scenery. mile route that takes riders over the Colorado Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@ Ride for fun, ride for time; all riders welcome! National Monument. Start and finish at bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com Proceeds from this event will go to the Taos Canyon View Medical Plaza., Morgan Taylor, September 11-30, 2016 — Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Sports Alliance, whose goal is bringing more 970-644-3491, [email protected], secure. Trek, Santa Fe, NM, 21st Year. Camping sporting opportunities to Taos County youth. yourcommunityhospital.com/Community_ Trip. Ride all or part of the Santa Fe Trail Start/finish for all three distances is at the Hospital_Foundation_Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm Taos Youth and Family Center, 407 Paseo (approx. 1100 miles) on paved public roads August 13, 2016 — George’s Community del Canon East, Taos NM, 87571., Jennifer only. All gear carried by truck. After the first Training Ride #3, Boise, ID, Mike Cooley, 208- Buntz , 505-306-1443, granfondotaos@gmail. four days, riders can leave the group at 343-3782, [email protected], com, taossportsalliance.com, dukecitywheel- any place along the route., Willard Chilcott, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com men.org 505-982-1282, [email protected], August 20, 2016 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com July 16-August 23, 2016 — Washington Bicycle Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. Ride, Goldendale, WA, Crosses high plains September 11, 2016 — Jordan’s Ride, Eagle, Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked rest before descending into Yakima River Valley. ID, Jordan’s Ride is a charity bicycle ride stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to rolling, Climbs into the Cascade Mountains into benefiting SIDS/SUDC research and support easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit for the the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The ride for the families affected by the tragic loss of Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai Griggs, brings one close to Mt. Saint Helens and their child. This ride was created in honor of 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@theartmu- continues down to the Columbia River Gorge Jordan Michael Zappia who passed away at seum.org, theartmuseum.org/Century.htm National Scenic Area before ascending back 16 months to Sudden Unexplained Death in to Goldendale., Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, August 20, 2016 — Pedal For Patients, Fruitland, Childhood (SUDC). Jordan’s Ride is hosted by 541-410-1031, [email protected], bicy- ID, The ride starts and ends at Saint Alphonsus Barefoot Media Ministries’ Boise radio station, cleridesnw.org Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, Idaho. 910 89.5 KTSY FM and Metamorph Events. Jordan’s Ride is fully supported with rest stations, SAG wagons, and on-site medical personnel., Jordan’s Ride , 208-459-5879, , jordansride.org 30 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

run. Start: Sand Hollow reservoir. Bike through Jason Steichen, [email protected], July 2, 2016 — Big Hole Challenge MTB Race and July 30, 2016 — Layton Tri, Layton, UT, Rinse Ride and then onto the Flume Trail, which overlooks Snow Canyon State Park, Finish Downtown St. bigskybikes.com/events/queen-city-triathlon/ Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Mountain bike mass start Run Repeat is the theme to this event. This Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Rim Trail. Both the George., Ironman , 303-444-4316, stgeorge@ first, at 10 am, 9.73 miles with 1,160 verticle course is a mini sprint but for the full sprint Short and Long course complete the 22 mile June 11, 2016 — Rock Cliff Tri at Jordanelle, RACE ironman.com, Kevin Lewis, 435-986-6615, feet, then either bike a second lap or run 6.13 repeat the course. It also has a youth triathlon bike, approximately 4000 feet of climbing. The TRI, Heber, UT, Held at Jordanelle Reservoir. [email protected], ironmanstgeorge. miles with 938 verticle feet. Awards, Raffle and and full course relay triathlon. , Joe Coles, trail running course is relatively flat, fast and Race shirts and finisher medals. Olympic and com results at 1 pm held at the South Horseshoe 801-335-4940, [email protected], laytontri- scenic., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@ sprint distances., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, Trail Head. Kids Duathlon at Noon, .5 mi run athlon.com, onhillevents.com bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ May 7, 2016 — 50 Cent, Roy, UT, The 50 Cent 801-358-1411, [email protected], racetri.com bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. Relay is a 50 mile bike/run, 1-4 person relay followed by 1 mi bike, Free entry, Awards to July 30, 2016 — Adventure Xstream Summit June 11, 2016 — East Canyon Triathlon, TriUtah com/event/xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet. following the Rio Grande, Legacy and Jordan all., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@ County, AXS Series, Frisco, CO, Solo’s or teams Points Series, Morgan City, UT, Welcome to the com River trail systems., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, silverstar.com, peakedsports.com of 2 will mountain bike, kayak, trail run, and 4th annual East Canyon Triathlon! This race [email protected], powell3.com, onhillev- orienteer in either a 3-6hr “sprint”, or 6-12hr August 20, 2016 — Polson Triathlon, Polson, MT, boasts stunning scenery with a fast, techni- July 9, 2016 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, ents.com “sport” course., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, Olympic Distance Triathlon. 1.5 km, two-lap cal bike course, and hometown hospitality Coalville, UT, Join us for one of Utah’s most [email protected], gravityplay.com, axs- triangular swim in Flathead Lake. 40km bike, May 14, 2016 — Woman of Steel Triathlon & 5K, like no other, with both sprint and intermedi- popular triathlons! Combine the competition racing.com loop course through the valley southwest of Syracuse, UT, This year’s race is being held ate/Olympic distance races to choose from. with warm July temperatures, a scenic ride Polson. 10km run single loop course through in conjunction with the Ghost Town Triathlon. This event is a two transition point to point in Utah’s unique Echo Canyon, and a run July 30, 2016 — XTERRA Aspen Valley, XTERRA scenic Polson., Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, 406- Every Woman of Steel and Ghost Town partici- race beginning at beautiful East Canyon on the Historic Rail Trail and you have the America, Kodiak Ski Lake, WY, 1200m swim, 883-9264, [email protected], pant receive a sweet Ghost Town Cowgirl hat! Reservoir. The sprint bike is downhill and fast. perfect event for both seasoned athletes and 2-Lap 12 mile mountain bike, and finishes with polsontriathlon.com Don’t miss this one of a kind sprint pool triath- The Olympic bike course has two short chal- beginners. Following the event enjoy home- a 5K run., Lance Panigutti, lance@withoutlimits. lon at the RUSH Funplex Pool and Rec Center lenging hills followed by a downhill fast decent town cooking and hospitality as the annual com, withoutlimits.co August 20, 2016 — Varsity Tri, Ogden, UT, Great as we party with a great race venue, catered to Morgan City. Both distances offer a scenic antique car cruise-in takes place in downtown First Triathlon! Super Sprint Triathlon at Weber August 6, 2016 — XTERRA Winter Park, XTERRA post event food, boutique vendors, random run along the Weber River and local neigh- Coalville, Ut. , Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, State University. Aimed at Varsity Boy Scouts to America Tour, Columbine, CO, A cold and prizes and more!, Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, borhoods., Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, info@ [email protected], triutah.com finish their triathlon pin, but open to anyone., grassy adventure swim of 1000m, followed by [email protected], triutah.com triutah.com, triutah.com Jon Hansen, 801-657-1845, [email protected], July 9, 2016 — Blanding Hillman Triathlon, a classic 13.5 mile mountain bike, and finally varsitytri.com May 14, 2016 — South Davis Splash n Sprint June 11, 2016 — Tiny Tri, Park City, UT, Kid friendly Blanding, UT, Swim .50 mile, Bike 15 miles, Run a challenging 4 mile run that follows the first 4 Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, Tiny Triathlon for youth ages 7-15, 9:30am. 3.2 miles, (Kids’ triathlon July 20), Recapture miles of the bike course. The finish is arguably August 21, 2016 — XTERRA Wild Ride Mountain UT, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12 mi; Run 3.35 mi, 100 meter pool swim, 3 mile bike and 1 mile Reservoir.Race starts at 7AM. There will also the most scenic in all of XTERRA at the beauti- Triathlon (American Tour Points), XTERRA relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 racers,, run., Holly Erickson, 001-612-703-3320, hollyer- be a kids’ Hillman on July 10 at 6pm at the ful Columbine Point. Bike and run courses America / Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.4 mi; Run 1.5 [email protected], parkcityrecreation.org Health and Wellness Building., Stephen Olsen, will be on the single track, double track and Ponderosa State Park at Payette Lake, 3/4- 801-243-3559, 208-258-3145, stephensolsen@ no track trails of the southwest side of Snow mi, Beginner Tri Clinic/ Group Ride (optional): June 13-16, 2016 — Great Basin Tri Clinic, ten- mile swim, a 18.5-mile mountain bike and a gmail.com, hillmantriathlon.info Mountain Ranch. A big ole’ party at the fin- Saturday, May 2 @ 8:00am (free to registered tative for 2016, Murray, UT, Beginner/novice 6.2-mile trail run, mass start at 9 am in the Park participants), Start: 8:00am, Awards: 10:30 ish with food, drinks, and great prizes., Paul and the finish line festivities begin at noon Youth Tri Clinic, ages 7-12. Clinic will cover all July 9, 2016 — West Yellowstone Mountain Bike amLocation: South Davis Recreation Center; Karlsson, 303-960-8129, info@digdeepsports. with the racer feed and music. Kids triathlon three triathlon disciplines of swim, bike, run Biathlon, West Yellowstone, MT, Match class 550 N 200 W,, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@ com, digdeepsports.com to follow--2 different lengths, 13 and under., plus transition, nutrition, and hydration. Primary division for experienced biathletes and a southdavisrecreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801- Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockie- focus is skill in each area. Clinic will run four Sport class for novices that includes a safety August 6, 2016 — XTERRA Santa Fe, XTERRA 298-6220, [email protected], [email protected], wildrockiesracing.com, mornings from 9:00am-noon. USA Triathlon clinic and loaner rifles. All racers must provide America Tour, Santa Fe, NM, XTERRA West southdavisrecreation.com xterraplanet.com sanction pending. USAT certified head coach., their own mountain bike and wear a helmet., Championship, 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike May 14, 2016 — Ghost Town Triathlon and Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, info@skirunbikemt. / 10k trail run, XTERRA Sport, 750m swim / 15k August 21, 2016 — Ironman Coeur D’Alene, 5K, TriUtah Points Series, Syracuse, UT, Sprint agegroupsports.com, greatbasincoaching. com, skirunbikemt.com, rendezvousskitrails. mountain bike / 5k trail run, Raena Cassidy, Coeur D’Alene, ID, 303-444-4316, cda@ distance consists of a 300 yard swim, 15 mile com com/events 877-751-8880, [email protected], xterra- ironman.com, ironman.com/triathlon/ bike, and 3 mile run. This event is a 2016 TriUtah planet.com events/americas/ironman/coeur-d-alene. June 17, 2016 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Price, UT, July 9, 2016 — Rigby Triathlon, Rigby Lake, ID, qualifying race for the Utah State Triathlon Held under the Full Moon! Choose between August 7, 2016 — XTERRA Flathead Off Road, aspx#axzz3qCbV0c4p Championship., Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, and Duathlon, a Kids Triathlon, 5k run, Run-Bike Duathlon, XTERRA America Tour, Kalispell, MT, Takes August 27, 2016 — Vikingman, Heyburn, ID, [email protected], triutah.com Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb-per- Mini-Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Unicycle formance.com, pb-performance.com place at Foys Lake and Herron Park. Includes Downstream Snake River Swim, Loop Bike May 21, 2016 — Sand Hollow Triathlon, BBSC Triathlon or an off road Singletrack Triathlon, a 1.5 km (.93 mile) swim, 40 km (24.8 mile) Course, flat and fast run - lots of opportu- Twin Tri Series, Hurricane, UT, The first race of Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@lunatictri- July 10, 2016 — Valley Girl Triathlon, Liberty Lake, bike race, and 10 km (6.2 mile) run., Raena nities for your fans to cheer you on! half, the Twin Tri series at Sand Hollow State Park, athlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com WA, Sprint distance., Marla Emde, 509-953- Cassidy, 877-751-8880, [email protected], Olympic, and Sprint distance triathlons, 9924, 509-939-0552, [email protected], K Schaefer, 406-751-4100, kschaefer@krmc. with Sprint, Olympic, and Kids’ distances. Bike June 18, 2016 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA America Duathlon, Aquabike and a Half Marathon., emdesports.com org, kalispellregional.org/summit/recreation- along scenic sand dunes, and run around a Tour, Bellvue, CO, 1/2 mile swim in the clear Alan Fluckiger, 208-431-2232, info@vikingman. events/events/xterra-flathead gorgeous, reflective lake., Craig Towler, 318- waters of Horsetooth Reservoir (Eltuk Bay), July 15-16, 2016 — San Rafael Classic Triathlon, org, Rodney Hansen, 208-346-0736, rodney@ 518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, then a 2-Lap (beginner friendly) 12.2 mile sin- Huntington, UT, Huntington State Park, August 7, 2016 — Wunder Woman Triathlon, vikingman.org, vikingman.org [email protected], bbsctri.com gle-track bike over rolling terrain, and across Olympic distance tri, Olympic team relay, Medical Lake, WA, Sprint and Olympic dis- August 27, 2016 — XTERRA Buffalo Creek, XTERRA May 21, 2016 — Salem Spring Triathlon, RACE TRI, valley bridges at Lory State Park. Finish things Sprint Tri, Sprint team relay, spring swim/bike tances., Marla Emde, 509-953-9924, 509-939- America Tour, Bailey, CO, The XTERRA Buffalo Salem, UT, 800 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, and off with a fun and challenging 4.8 mile (8k) duathlon, sprint bike/run duathlon, youth tri. 0552, [email protected], emdesports. Creek Triathlon features a 1500m Swim, 22 mile 3.1 mile run triathlon course, spectator friendly run through the clouds on single-track trails! Friday night activities offer live music during com mountain bike, and 5m run, Lance Panigutti, , Lance Panigutti, [email protected], park and race venue, Race shirts and finisher the pasta dinner. Body marking and pack- August 12-13, 2016 — Emmett’s Most Excellent [email protected], withoutlimits.co medals., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358- withoutlimits.co/#!__xterra-lory et pickup available Friday night. Camping Triathlon, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri on Friday. August 27, 2016 — Helaman DCC Sprint Triathlon, 1411, [email protected], racetri.com June 25, 2016 — DinoTri, Vernal, UT, Sprint and available. Reservations necessary to ensure Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on Saturday., campsite. Held on a closed course, Wade Sandy, UT, Draper Coordinating Council Sprint May 21-22, 2016 — HITS Triathlon, Grand Olympic Distance Triathlon. Race starts with Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, gcrd@gemcoun- Triathlon, Jennifer Koplin, 801-556-2350, jen- an open swim at Red Fleet state park. The bike Allinson, 435-609-3126, [email protected], tyrecreation.com, Lora Loveall, 208-867-6763, Junction, CO, Race site - Highline Lake State sanrafaelclassic.com [email protected], drapersports. Park. Pictures don’t do this venue justice. starts with a crazy hill climb out of the park and [email protected], emmetttri.com com Experience firsthand the extraordinary beauty heads into town for a run and finish at Utah July 16, 2016 — XTERRA Mountain Championship, August 13, 2016 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah August 27, 2016 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, of HITS Grand Junction., Sarah Hanaburgh, State Extension., Emilee Johnson, 801-520-0921, XTERRA America Tour, Avon, CO, The last of Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy everything Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag and 845-247-7275, [email protected], hitstri- [email protected], dinotri.com four regionals in the XTERRA America Tour, from the wildlife and boardwalks on the river all for a good cause! Includes olympic, sprint, athlonseries.com/grand-junction-co/ featuring sprint and championship distance June 25, 2016 — XTERRA Tahoe City, XTERRA bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area at duathlon, and 5k., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, off-road triathlon options., Raena Cassidy, 877- June 4, 2016 — Daybreak Triathlon, Salt Lake America, Tahoe City, CA, Qualifying race for Jordanelle to the local country backdrop of [email protected], Michelle Lund, michelle@ 751-8880, [email protected], xterrabea- Triathlon Series, Salt Lake City, UT, The only the XTERRA USA Championship. Triathlon and the towns of Francis and Woodland., Dan bbsctri.com, yourcausesports.org vercreek.com open water Olympic distance race in the Duathlon and sprint triathlon., Todd Jackson, Aamodt, 385-228-3454, [email protected], triu- August 27, 2016 — Race on the Rock, Rock greater Salt Lake Valley. Get ready for the 530-546-1019, [email protected], July 16, 2016 — The Toughman Utah Half Long tah.com Springs, WY, Race along the base of White best spectator swim around with a point Kiley McInroy, [email protected], Course Triathlon 70.3, RACE TRI, Herriman, UT, August 13, 2016 — TriathaMom, Riverton, UT, Mountain and through portions of this min- to point swim, a killer bike course near the bigblueadventure.com/event/xterra-lake- Long course tri - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, Women only triathlon at the Riverton Country ing town. Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic Oquirrh Mountains and a run around the lake tahoe/, xterraplanet.com and 13.1 mile run. Part of the Toughman Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, and 5k Distance options., Traci Ciepiela, 307-922-1840, that is unparalleled. , Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, June 25, 2016 — Mountain Man Triathlon, Alpine, Series., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358- run. Carnival style cheering section provided [email protected], raceontherock. [email protected], ustrisports.com WY, 600 m swim across the Snake River!, 17km 1411, [email protected], racetri.com, tough- for families of participants., Cody Ford, 801- weebly.com June 4, 2016 — Adventure Xstream Buena Vista, Gravel/Road bike leg through the East Alpine mantri.com 558-2503, [email protected], Dani Lassiter, August 27, 2016 — Shark Attack Super Sprint and AXS Series, Buena Vista, CO, Solo, and 2 Foothills, and 7km trail run along the Greys 801-635-9422, [email protected], gotria- July 23-24, 2016 — Donner Lake Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Springville, person teams will kayak, trek, rappel, and River. Benefits Alpine Fire & EMS, Star Valley thamom.com Search & Rescue and Star Valley Medical Truckee, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, UT, This super sprint open water triathlon con- mountain bike., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, August 13, 2016 — Tiger Trout Tri, Price, UT, Center Charitable Foundation, Pam Wolfley, AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Todd Jackson, 530- sists of a time-trial start with a 250 yard swim, [email protected], gravityplay.com, axs- USAT Sanctioned triathlon at Scofield Reservoir 307-885-5956, [email protected], moun- 546-1019, [email protected], Kiley 5 mile bike, 1.5 mile run, repeated up to 4 racing.com with Olympic and Sprint distances. Incredible tainmantriathlon.org McInroy, [email protected], big- times! You get to choose your distance! Plus, June 4, 2016 — Tri the Heights Sprint Triathlon, blueadventure.com, donnerlaketri.com Venue., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillev- the amazing kids tri is for those little guppies Cottonwood Heights, UT, 400m swim, 10.9mile June 26, 2016 — Boulder Sunrise Triathlon, ents.com, tigertrouttri.com, onhillevents.com 10 and younger!, Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag and July 24, 2016 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin Tri Series, bike, 5K run. Awards will be given 1st-3rd in Boulder, CO, Challenge yourself at mile high August 13, 2016 — Herriman Black Ridge [email protected], triutah.com all male/female overall, age divisions, and all for a good cause! Includes olympic, sprint, elevation, Sprint, Olympic distances., Craig Triathlon, RACE TRI, Herriman, UT, Sprint August 27-28, 2016 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, weight divisions. Relay teams too., Warren duathlon, and 5k., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, Towler, 318-518-7303, [email protected], Triathlon: there are two transition areas, with Tahoma, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, Hallmark, 801-943-3190, warren@cottonwood- [email protected], Michelle Lund, michelle@ Michelle Lund, [email protected], bbsctri. T1 at the reservoir and T2 at nearby Butterfield AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Duathlon. Held at heights.com, cottonwoodheights.com bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com com Park. Athletes will swim 500 yards in the reser- Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Todd June 26, 2016 — Bozeman Tritons Triathlon, voir then ride a 14 mile clockwise loop down June 4-5, 2016 — XTERRA Deuces Wild, XTERRA July 29-30, 2016 — Doxa by Iron Cowboy, Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- America Tour, Show Low, AZ, Off road triath- XTERRA America Tour, Bozeman, MT, Race around Herriman City and into Butterfield Park ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadven- Director, [email protected], Duchesne, UT, The only overnight team triath- to begin their 5K run loop along the footpaths lon, 800m open water lake in Fool Hollow lon relay put on by the Iron Cowboy. Teams ture.com, bigblueadventure.com Lake, 24km mountain bike leg, 8km trail run. bozemantritons.org/tritonstri/ and return to Butterfield Park for the finish.The of 1-12 travel 285 miles in a non-stop triathlon race is capped at 400 athletes., Aaron Shamy, September 5, 2016 — Youth and Family Triathlon, Begins at 7:45 a.m. Depending on water June 26, 2016 — Ironman 70.3 Coeur D’Alene, relay., Alan Sheffer, 801-669-7504, 801-836- 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, [email protected], Murray, UT, A family triathlon! Ages 5-80+. level, athletes will begin the race in the water Coeur D’Alene, ID, 303-444-4316, cda70.3@ 9610, [email protected], doxaraces.com racetri.com Distances and actual course vary depending or on the boat ramp., Raena Cassidy, 877- ironman.com, ironman.com/triathlon/ on age group. Please see website and race 751-8880, [email protected], TriSports July 30, 2016 — Burley Idaho Lions Spudman events/americas/ironman70.3/coeur-d-alene. August 20, 2016 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA page for more info., Jo Garuccio, 801-566- Racing , 520-884-8745, info@trisportsracing. Triathlon, Burley, ID, The race starts at 7 am aspx#axzz3qCbV0c4p America, Incline Village, NV, XTERRA, Sprint, 9727, 801-557-6844, [email protected], com, deuceswildtriathlon.com/events/xterra- with the world’s fastest 1.5K swim (current- and Duathlon. Course Distance: Full Course: July 2, 2016 — Cache Valley Super Sprint greatbasincoaching.com deuces-wild aided) then a 40K Bike and 10K run., Cade 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter beach Triathlon, Logan, UT, Come out and compete Richman, [email protected], spudman.org run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run. Bike Tunnel Creek, June 4, 2016 — Queen City Triathlon, East Helena, on an established and fast course in either the MT, 1000 yard pool swim, a flat 12 mile bike Sprint or Olympic distance categories. , Joe course, and a 3 mile run on a packed dirt Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], path, Joe Hamilton, [email protected], cvsst.com, onhillevents.com MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 31

SLCBAC News for BIKE FIT April 2016 Power to the Pedal With a rare normal winter determined through a combination of By John Higgins measurement, observation and feed- season gradually losing its grip, back. Measurement of leg and foot the Salt Lake County Bicycle Power. Cyclists generate it, mea- length can provide a starting point for Advisory Committee is engaged sure it, train by it, and usually want a suitable height range. Measuring in a busy year of projects and more of it. Cyclists use it to sprint knee angles at different phases of support for the community. The to finish lines and get up and over the pedal stroke helps qualify safe climbs. Some even use it to make and sound cycling bio-mechanics. group has already sent a member smoothies for Downtown Farmers’ Observing a riders pelvic stability, to the annual Washington D.C. Market patrons, or convert cellular pedaling style, knee action and leg Bicycle Conference where repre- energy to stored electrical energy. extension provides further input, and sentatives from each state inter- There are many factors that affect rider feedback about what feels good act and share ideas and strategies the ability to generate power on is also important. A cyclist gets used a bike and turn that into forward to a saddle at a certain height, and that have helped their communi- momentum. One of them is position, if that height is not ideal, the body ties support bicycle transporta- specifically saddle position. Muscle adapts, up to a point. However long tion. Additionally the beginning contractions (back, glutes and quads) term joint health and power output of April will see the Utah Bicycle activate the levers (leg and foot are compromised. Moving a saddle Summit host an impressive panel bones) that push on the pedals. If the to a “better” position can require levers aren’t suitably arranged, then some re-adaptation over a period of of speakers and sessions designed it’s harder to effectively generate weeks to create a new normal. to improve the outlook for bicy- power, and there is risk of injury. Ask other riders to observe you cles in our great state and con- If a saddle is too low, then the riding, and offer their thoughts on nect us with the global efforts to pedal stroke is over before the mus- your saddle height; try out some cles have been able to fully do their spread the bicycle phenomenon in adjustments for yourself; or see a thing (contract or extend). Increasing bike fitter for more in-depth assess- all communities. saddle height increases power out- ment and adjustment. Gym workouts The committee is working put, up to a point. And at that point, and protein shakes won’t help if you closely with Salt Lake County power output then starts to decrease. can’t get the power to the pedal! John Higgins assesses leg extension and saddle height during a fit. to provide input on a number of With a saddle that is too high, the Photo by Angie L. Harker muscles run out of action to fling the John Higgins offers bike fit- studies that will determine the pedals past the dead spots of bot- ting services at BikeFitr in Salt Lake City. Contact john@bikefitr. com transportation future of the county tom dead center and top dead center, for years to come. Interested citi- which is important for maintaining zens should pay close attention to momentum to set up for the next mailing lists such as MBAC and downward power phase. There are other downsides to a the SLCBAC list for links to sur- saddle that is too high or too low. A veys, public meeting announce- saddle too low usually means the hip ments and calls to action. Finally, angle between the torso and the thigh on April 30th the committee will at the top of the stroke is restricted, hold its annual spring ride which which further diminishes the ability to generate force. And when force is the public is encouraged to join. generated, some of it is transferred Details will be sent out via mail- into the knee instead of down to the ing lists and posted on the com- foot, and this is a common cause of mittee’s Facebook page. If you anterior knee pain. would like to be added to our Your body doesn’t like a saddle too high either, and starts to compen- mailing list, please email bicy- sate to protect the joints (hip, knee, [email protected]. ankle) from being pulled apart. The Just a reminder that all of our hamstrings get overstrained leading monthly meeting have moved to pain behind the knee or up into to the SECOND Wednesday of the pelvis; the pelvis can start tilt- ing down from side to side to pro- each month. Below is a listing of vide extra reach to the pedals. That this year’s remaining meetings. fires up the lower back muscles to The meetings are still held in help stabilize the pelvis, and further room N2-800 of the north County kinetic chain connections flare up, Government Building at 2001 using energy and generating fatigue, not power. South State Street. So where is the sweet spot? For Wed, Apr 13, 2016– 2nd Weds position-sensitive riders it is a spot, in Apr and a few mm can make a big Wed. May 11, 2016– 2nd Weds difference. For many riders there in May is a range for saddle height that could vary as much a centimeter Wed. Jun. 8, 2016– 2nd Weds or two and still be suitable. The in June sweet spot of saddle height can be Wed. Jul. 13, 2016– 2nd Weds in July Wed. Aug. 10, 2016– 2nd Weds in Aug Wed. Sep. 14, 2016– 2nd Weds in Sept Send your feed- Wed. Oct. 12, 2016– 2nd Weds back and letters in Oct to the Wed. Nov. 9, 2016– 2nd Weds editor to: in Nov [email protected] Wed. 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BIKEPACKING Toroweap – A Ride 10 Years in the Making

Kathleen Berglund pedals the last few miles into Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Lukas Brinkehoff is down and I remember that I was locations that you can stand on the By Lukas Brinkerhoff going to do something about it and edge of the canyon and look directly then do nothing about it. Normally, down to the Colorado River which is Day 3. Mile 116. My fly is down. a fly down would be something that a stunning thing to witness. It’s also, I just noticed. Not sure why it’s down would need remedying as quickly as by my estimation and experimenta- or when it got left down. It’s entirely possible. In this particular situation, tion, the least visited part of the park. possible that it has been down since pedaling just shy of 200 miles in 3 It’s busy when all 12 campsites fill we left camp 24 miles ago. I have days to see a big ditch, it was the up. I’ve never been there when even no idea. least of my worries. half the sites are full. Over the next few miles of pedal- Toroweap, or Tuweap depending Not only is Toroweap beauti- ing, I formulate a plan to eventually on who you are or what sign within ful and a worthy destination in and remedy this situation. Said plan has the park you are looking at, is a small of itself, it sits at the edge of the a lot to do with not doing anything chunk of the Grand Canyon National Arizona Strip. The Strip is a large until a later point in time. Every 12.2 Park that sits at the end of a long, expanse of land north of the Grand miles or so, I remember that my fly bumpy, dirt road. It’s one of the few Canyon that logically should be part of Utah, but for some reason it got lost in time and isn’t. It’s a no man’s land where some men have gone to get lost and others have been hiding for years. There is literally a place called Bundyville, where there are a bunch of families that kind of live off the grid and raise cattle and stuff. I think you get it, this place is remote. The plan was originally hatched in 2006 as every employee of Red Rock Bicycle, three of us, huddled around a computer screen as we tried to figure out water sources and a way to ride our bikes from town to Toroweap, camp and then ride back. Some of the crew had driven the road a few weeks prior and now the idea of pedaling was fresh, keen and we were all in. But as these types of plans go, nothing ever happened. Day 1. Mile 25.3. We are at the top of the Dugway. The Dugway is one of two significant climbs in the 90+ miles one must pedal to get to the big ditch. We’re all happy to be done with a rather taxing climb but also a bit concerned that we also made it to the top just over three From the top of the Dugway looking north. Photo by Lukas Brinkehoff MAY 2016 CYCLINGWEST.COM 33

You just head south. It’s a dirt road that seems like it will never end. Photo by Lukas Brinkehoff

We made it. Kenny Jones looks straight down on the Colorado river at Toroweap. Photo by Lukas Brinkehoff Photo by Lukas Brinkehoff It’s part celebration and part cheers. Trumbull and then cruise into the hours in to our ride. We were hoping it to the Schoolhouse which would us to battle the wind. There’s a fence Celebration that we are almost done park. It’s about 90 miles of dirt to for a 10-hour day. At this pace, it mark the halfway point, give us a at an intersection. We stop to grab a and cheers to what was a great plan, the edge. will be 12 and I’m already not happy table to eat at and is the one landmark snack and take a whiz. I finally rem- even if it did take a ten years to Water is a big concern; the only about my chamois choice. we need for navigation. Every knoll edy the open barn door that I have complete. publicly available water is on Mount The Dugway is kind of the gate- feels like it is hiding the school, but been meaning to do something about Trumbull. Either carry enough or way to the Strip. Everything below it then isn’t. As bonking as becomes all day. The ProBar tastes amazing. Toroweap have water dropped as there is none feels like it’s still St. George in every a serious concern, we finally break We continue to pedal. To access this small piece of the in the park. way except actual title. The weather down and eat on the side of the Just as we are rounding the last Grand Canyon, head south on River is the same. The geography is the road. It’s still another 6 or so miles turn that will put us at the top of the Lukas Brinkerhoff blogs same and there are people. Top out before we hit the Schoolhouse. At Road in St. George. Continue south about mountain biking and life on the Dugway and you just entered that point, we turn left and climb Dugway and signify a big downhill, until you come to the Schoolhouse. at mooseknuckleralliance.org. a western film where tumble weeds Mount Trumbull. we see Kenny and Heather waiting. You’ll recognize it when you get are getting blown across a plain cov- Day 2. Mile 92. Rest day. We ped- We roll up and Kenny hands us a beer. there. Turn left. Climb Mount ered in sage and a guy hunched over aled from our front door to the Grand on a horse is riding in to town. Canyon and then spent a day doing There’s no one there. That tumble nothing more than enjoying the quiet weed looks to be your only friend and the scenery. Luckily, Toroweap and you have a strange sensation provides a lot of both. A jaunt or two that if you say the wrong thing to the to the edge to witness the drop to right person, you will end up face the river or just to see the amazing down in a cow pond. colors as the sun begins to set are our We continue pedaling as that is only big plans for the day. That and the only way we will reach our spending the evening gazing at the campsite. Luckily, the climb up the stars that are bright thanks to the lack Dugway puts us on a relatively flat of any light pollution. place and we have a tailwind. The It may have taken me a decade to miles that were lost in our first three ride here, but it was certainly worth hours begin to click by faster, and the wait. faster. Until it’s time for lunch and Day 3. Mile 153. Kenny and then we all feel like we are standing Heather haven’t been seen for about still again. We had hoped to make an hour and we assume they have left Support Your Local Bike Shop! 34 CYCLINGUTAH.COM MAY 2016

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RIDE OF THE MONTH Utah Lake: South Shore Cruise ride, and head north. The riding out By Wayne Cottrell here can be peaceful and pastoral, as you pass by farms and country Riding around Utah Lake is homes. Turn right onto 6000 South popular, in that it is much smaller at mile 2.75 and head east, followed than the Great Salt Lake, and is by a left onto River Drive. This road encircled with roads, none of which is parallel to the Spanish Fork River. are mountainous. It is nonetheless Turn right onto 5600 South and head a long ride to make it around the east, followed by a left onto 1850 entire lake. This shorter ride covers West. Next turn left onto Palmyra just the southeastern area near and Drive, which runs diagonally toward along the lake, west of Springville, the northwest, with the Spanish Fork Spanish Fork and Payson. The ride River now off to your left. visits the communities of Benjamin, Palmyra Drive enters the unincor- Palmyra, Lake Shore, Genola, and porated community of Palmyra (pop- West Mountain. The largest of these ulation 491 in 2010). The original is Genola, which had a population Palmyra was absorbed into the city of 1,397 in 2013. The region’s total of Spanish Fork years ago; later, this population of about 5,100, and a set- settlement, a “new” Palmyra, was ting away from the through traffic established. Bear left at 5000 South, of the I-15 freeway, assures that the and then bear right, just up the road, roads of the route are lightly-traveled. to continue on Palmyra Drive. At the The landscape is predominantly end of Palmrya Drive, keep straight farmland, growing varieties of fruit. onto SR 77 (mile 6.0). The highway The Utah Lake: South Shore curves to the left and heads south. Cruise is a 38.75-mile counterclock- Turn right onto 5200 South (mile wise loop. Counterclockwise is the 7.45) and head west, now on the preferred direction, to keep Utah fringes of the Lake Shore community Lake’s water on your right. The net (population 817 in 2010). Turn left The South Shore Utah Lake Ride is a 38.75 mile ride on lightly traveled roads. Map by Wayne Cottrell. elevation difference is small, at just onto 4400 West, followed by a right 318 feet, although there are plenty onto 5400 South, followed by a left Utah Lake immediately to your right. the road curves left to enter Genola. Start/finish coordinates: of undulations along the way, mak- onto 4800 West. Plenty of turns, You are now on Lake Road. This Although Genola is the largest town 40.098014oN 117.732661oW ing the ride not entirely flat. Start at but these all come at the ends of is the ride’s lowest elevation (4,490 along the route, you won’t witness Benjamin Park, located at 7300 South the respective roads. After heading feet), although it is not much lower much hustle and bustle. Lake Road For more rides, see Road Bik- 3200 West in Benjamin. Benjamin is south on 4800 West, turn right onto than the starting elevation (4,531 curves to the right at mile 24.55, ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written an unincorporated community, locat- 6300 South (mile 10.8) and head feet). Off in the distance is Bird becoming Main Street. Turn left by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. ed west-southwest of Spanish Fork. west, toward West Mountain. West Island, Utah Lake’s only island. The onto 1600 North; the road curves to Road Biking Utah features de- Benjamin is 58 miles south of Salt Mountain rises to 6,804 feet, and is island is not large enough for habita- the right, becoming Hillside Drive, scriptions of 40 road bike rides Lake City; there is a “Benjamin” exit considered to be part of the Wasatch tion, but is a popular fishing spot. and then curves to the right again, in Utah. The ride lengths range from I-15. Benjamin was not named Mountains, even though it is entirely Beyond Lincoln Point, you are on becoming 800 East. You are now from 14 to 106 miles, and the for the Biblical character; rather, it detached from the rest of the range. the west side of West Mountain, heading south, through Genola. At book’s coverage is statewide: was named for Benjamin Franklin 6300 South becomes 6400 South from Wendover to Vernal, and with unobstructed views of the lake mile 27.6, make a hard left onto SR Stewart, one of the community’s as it descends, gradually, to cross from Bear Lake to St. George to your right. The next eight miles 141 and head northeast. The highway founders. Start by heading east on Benjamin Slough. After climbing to Bluff. Each ride description are along this undeveloped stretch climbs gradually to the highest eleva- 7300 South, which is State Route away from the slough (6.2% grade), features information about the – not a park, but certainly having tion of the ride (4,808 feet), before (SR) 147 until 3200 West, and then the road curves to the right, becom- suggested start-finish location, a park “feel.” The southern end of beginning a gradual descent into the SR 115 beyond 3200 West. This part ing Lincoln Beach Road. The road community of West Mountain. After length, mileposts, terrain, traffic of the route is nearly pancake flat, as hugs the east side of West Mountain. Utah Lake, which is Goshen Bay, winding its way off the flanks of conditions and, most important- you are essentially riding in a basin A dirt access road, on the left, leads can be seen from the road. Utah West Mountain, the highway curves ly, sights. The text is rich in detail formed by several waterways that to the top, where there are radio Lake’s shallow depth (14 feet max- to the left and heads north (mile about each route, including his- drain from nearby Mount Nebo into towers and an observatory. Lincoln imum), dominant carp population 30.45). SR 141 becomes SR 147 at tory, folklore, flora, fauna and, of Beach Road approaches Utah Lake, (some 90% of all fish), and sewage Utah Lake. These include Spanish 10400 South – keep straight, heading course, scenery. at Lincoln Point, with Lincoln Beach dumping that continued until 1967, Fork River, Beer Creek, Benjamin north. It is long, straight stretch to Wayne Cottrell is a former Park on the right. The park features all contribute to a damaged lake Slough, and Spring Creek. Turn left 7300 South (mile 35.9), where SR Utah resident who conducted camping, boating and fishing, and ecosystem. At the 21.2-mile mark, onto 2400 West, 1.1 miles into the 147 curves right to head east, return- extensive research while living was formerly an active beach. after some mild undulations, the road ing you to Benjamin. The ride ends here – and even after moving – Follow Lincoln Beach Road as climbs at a 2.5% grade to 4,630 feet. at Benjamin Park, on the right, at to develop the content for the it curves around Lincoln Point, with Leave the lake’s side at mile 22.7, as mile 38.75. book.

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