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2008 UTah,Idaho, & Regional Event Calendar Inside!

•Utah, Idaho, and Regional Calendar of Events - p. 4 •Complete Triathlon Calendar - p. 8 •Speaking of Spokes - p. 2 •MS Bike Tour Growth - p. 3 •Lower Back Care - p.10 DIRT •Bicycle Song Lyrics - p. 11 •State Criterium - p. 12 PAVEMENT • Focus on Fixies - p. 15 •Flying Dog Trail - p. 16 ADVOCACY • Commuter Column - p. 17 •Shop Directory - p. 18 RACING •Tubeless Tires - p. 19 •Seasons Review - p. 19 TOURING •Results - p. 20 • Bike Touring in Wayne County - p. 22 • Cycling Advocate Runs for Governor - p. 24 MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com JUNE 2008 speaking of spokes Some Personal Guidelines for Riding in Urban Areas

By David Ward deeply, and whose opinions I indeed Publisher value. They are intelligent people with a different set of experiences P.O. Box 57980 I had my red-neck relatives visit- and background to draw upon as Murray, UT 84157-0980 ing from Oregon a few weeks ago, we view and compare our ideas and www.cyclingutah.com during which an interesting con- attitudes. You can reach us by phone: versation occurred. I had returned This conversation was brought (801) 268-2652 from a bike ride in the morning, as back to mind as I observed a Our Fax number: a result of which the conversation recent email exchange on the (801) 263-1010 turned to cycling. Someone made a MBAC (Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee) email list. Without comment about bicyclists in Oregon Dave Iltis, Editor & being obnoxious. My nephew getting into that debate, it was Advertising then related an incident about driv- nevertheless interesting to observe ing around a bend on a main road the attitudes of the various post- [email protected] and suddenly coming upon four ers. They ranged from the attitude cyclists fanned out across the lane. of those who see motorists as the David R. Ward, Publisher Someone else said that both cyclists enemy, referring to cars as “cages” [email protected] and pedestrians go along that road and drivers as “cagers”, to the paci- regularly and related that someone fiers, promoting peaceful coexis- Contributors: Ben Simonson, was killed there. My brother-in-law tence, courtesy, and world love. A high bike at the UTA Bike Bonanza. Photo: Dave Iltis Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, explained how there is no shoulder The combination of the forego- Joaquim Hailer, Andy Singer, on the road and cyclists and pedes- ing has made me reflect again on no shoulder. My office is on 700 ride on 700 East. Erik Moen, Greg Overton, trians should not even be there. being a cyclist in an urban setting East and about 4500 South, and Third, and in contradiction to Gregg Bromka, Tom Jow, Lukas I responded that the lesson for where, while cycling is becoming my window looks out on the six the previous paragraph, take up Brinkerhoff, Brandi Gorden, motorists is that there are going to more accepted, it is still a some- lanes of busy traffic on 700 East, the whole lane when you have no Ryan Barrett, Charles Pekow, be pedestrians and cyclists on that times hostile environment. I have three in each direction, no shoulder. shoulder. I prefer making vehicles Griffin Wilder, Kevin Winzeler, stretch of road and so they need to been cycling regularly on the Salt Occasionally, I will see a cyclist rid- wait till I can reasonably move over TIna and Scott Andersen, Karen slow down. We then bantered back Lake Valley roads for over 25 years, ing on 700 East, bucking the traffic, or they have sufficient room to go Appleby-Krieg, James Kirk and forth about cyclists, pedestrians and while I do not deem myself an and in my mind, putting limb and around, than trying to hug a few expert, I do have certain ideas and and motorists, the rural, gas-pow- life at risk. Just two blocks over inches of pavement on the right Distribution: Dave, Karma, guidelines I have developed. ered red-necks versus the urban new is 500 East, a two lane road, wide while getting buzzed and abused by and Marinda Ward, Doug First, never tangle with a “cage”. age alternative transportation liberal. enough to accommodate cyclists. If vehicles within a few inches on the Kartcher, David Montgomery They will always win. I did that In truth, these relatives are wonder- I am heading north or south, I will left. I prefer honking, verbal and (To add your business to our once, very unintentionally, and sur- ful people, and I could not write this take either that or 1100 East to the visual abuse to that. free distribution list, give us vived it amazingly well. But I will if I did not know of their goodness north. There is still traffic, but it is Fourth, obey all traffic rules a call) and good humor. I love them, and I never forget that, while I had the not going 55 mph, vehicles are not (most of the time). I know I will be love being with them. right-of-way, the car had the mass, weaving in and out of traffic, and criticized for the caveat, but I have Administrative Assistant: But it was an interesting experi- and I took all the consequences. I do not have to brave taking up a no issue with blowing a stop sign or Lindsay Ross ence to be at opposite sides of this Second, find the best routes, and whole lane to try to protect myself. stoplight if there is no traffic. That debate with people for whom I care avoid busy streets and streets with In my mind, it is just plain stupid to being said, traffic laws are neces- cycling utah sary for the efficient and safe flow is published of traffic. Your greatest safety is in eight times a year beginning obeying them. And you will score in March and continuing more points and engender much monthly through October. good will with motorists in doing so. Fifth, always, always be courte- Annual Subscription rate: ous. As cyclists, we want drivers $15 to like us. Without that, we will (Send in a check to never gain their respect or courtesy. our P.O. Box) I am not suggesting we not assert Postage paid in Murray, UT our rights. But in the end, even civil disobedience is grounded in a Editorial and photographic con- respect for those whose attitudes are tributions are welcome. Send sought to be changed. But in truth, via email to dave@cyclingutah. most drivers drive respectfully and com. Or, send via mail and please courteously. Like cyclists, there is include a stamped, self-addressed that minority who create problems envelope to return unused mate- for the rest of us. Often, when I rial. Submission of articles and 16319=CB=C@<3E3ABA>317/:7H321=<13>BAB=@37<=523< have the right-of-way, I will never- accompanying artwork to cycling theless wave a car through because utah is the author’s warranty it makes sense to do so. that the material is in no way an All of the foregoing are, I infringement upon the rights of believe, just common sense. But I others and that the material may am often amazed at some people’s be published without additional lack of this precious attribute. So, approval. Permission is required occasionally, it is good to review to reprint any of the contents of these principles, examine one’s own this publication. attitudes and habits and adjust them accordingly. 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MS Bike Tour Sees Explosive Growth By Griffin Wilder vehicles that pick up tired bikers and others have grown astronomi- along the route. cally. Take Team ATK, headed by Twenty-two years ago, 125 do- Over the next six years, Team Dr. Matthew Kriech, rocket scientist. gooders started a Bike MS: Utah Jewels never grew beyond eleven His team skyrocketed from him and event with a goal of $30,000. This riders, although their fundrais- a buddy in 2004 to 131 riders this small but active bunch of bikers ing did go up from a few hundred year, thanks to Matt’s intense and decided that your typical short ride the first year to over six thousand. likeable energy. Like Kitty, Matt had wasn’t good enough—they opted to Around the time Kitty’s cousin was a connection to MS: His wife Emily create a 150-mile haul that was the also diagnosed with MS, her team works for an MS clinic at Western longest ride in the state. This month, started growing as did her fundrais- Neurological Associates. Half of the John Drury leading a paceline. this ride has exploded to boast not ing. They started a backyard BBQ, team is employees from ATK and which continues to this day, and half are friends and family. The real only 3,000 riders, but a fundraising it’s a lot easier to look at it as rais- his own experience. “I have a couple amazingly it raised their donations break came in 2006, he explains, goal of $1.7 million. ing $25 ten times. Really, who can’t of co-workers with MS, so I had a to five figures. when ATK offered free jerseys to The staff at the National Multiple find ten friends and family to ask for connection, but I was amazed to find But that wasn’t the end of it. anyone who registered and raised Sclerosis Society will explain that 25 bucks?” out that nearly everyone I spoke to Kitty herself was diagnosed three the $250 minimum for the event. it’s all due to teams. “It’s simply Team Espoir-Merrill Lynch is about Bike MS knew someone else years ago, and as the connections Something about getting the jersey incredible how teams grow and another big hitter, growing from with MS. People are actually happy to MS piled up, so did the money. made people join in droves. But fundraise,” says Michael Mozdy, four women associated with the to support your team on the ride Last year, 24 riders on Team Jewels that didn’t keep them coming back. Director of Communications. “We Cottonwood Heights Recreation because it seems like everyone has a raised an incredible $50,000, thanks “Bike MS sells itself,” Matt claims know that the event has a magic that Center in 2003 to an amazing 150 connection.” to their supportive friends and a suc- convincingly. “There’s so much to brings people back year after year, people just four years later. John John was so good at team build- cessful backyard BBQ. do and people are so friendly and but it’s the personal connections to Drury, team captain and husband of ing last year that he beat another “If you don’t know anyone who nice. It’s not a hardcore race - you friends and family who have MS one of those founding four women, team with a dizzying climb in num- has MS, eventually you will,” Kitty can join any pace line you want. It that make the fundraising.” attributes the growth to simple sales- bers, Team Lifetime Fitness, for the explains. “No one is immune. Be appeals to riders of all levels. manship. “Some of our riders were largest team honor. It was Lifetime active as much as you can,” she He notes that he doesn’t push Connection to the Cause clients from the rec center, others Fitness’s first year as a team, but recommends, “because someday you fundraising for first-time riders. were friends,” he says, “but frankly they had people “spinoff” from other may not be able to move. And Bike He lets them enjoy the event and Kitty LeValley, a rider and team we just asked anyone we would teams to get it jumpstarted, and they MS is a way to be active and sup- get pulled in by how fun it is. captain since 1997, can vouch meet while out riding. You know - showed up to the ride with 130 rid- port a cause that impacts so many “Returning team members take it for that. She started Team Jewels, you recruit them with the 15-second ers. Lifetime Fitness has come back people around you.” to the next level,” he says, which is named after her sister, Julie, who elevator speech.” Then there was with a vengeance this year, though, Kitty realizes that in 10 years, something Matt knows a lot about. was diagnosed with MS in 1996. the sponsorship by Merrill Lynch, and leads the pack with an astound- it’s come full circle for her. “I “The most common objections The team was just her and her where another offer of a jersey made ing 170 registered riders as of the started this because my sister got you hear are ‘I can’t ride 150 miles’ daughter, Marcé, riding on mountain the team double in size. end of May diagnosed, and now this year, my and ‘I can’t raise $250.’ Well, you bikes with knobby tires. “We decid- John’s stance towards fundrais- Pete Taylor, co-founder of the daughters are riding in the Colorado don’t have to ride 150 miles. I ride ed these biker people were crazy for ing is refreshingly aggressive. “I tell event back in 1986, said, “No mat- Bike MS on Team Kitty for me.” with guys who pull out their 1980s riding 150 miles in two days,” she my team that $250 is a minimum. ter how many years you’ve ridden, rigid mountain bikes once a year for jokes. “Our butts were raw on the It’s like getting a ‘C’ in high school. whether 14 or 22, you just don’t get Big Hitters this ride. They make it a few miles second day and we sagged it back You can do better.” This comfort and let the SAG wagons take them Continued on page 13 to the fairgrounds,” she adds, refer- level with fundraising comes from ring to the Safety, Assist and Gear Some teams have grown slowly, back to the party. As for the money,

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State, SLC, (801) September 22 — World Car Free 485-2906 Day, worldcarfree.net Weber County Pathways — Weber September 27 — Endurance pm. 9700 S. 5250 W., South County’s Advocacy Group, (801) Festival, run, trail run, road Calendar Guidelines: Calendar of Events Jordan, (801) 824-0095. 393-2304 or www.weberpath- cycling, mountain biking, duath- ways.org Listings are free on a sponsored by May - October — Rad Canyon BMX, lon and off-road duathlon space available basis and Single Point Races Thursdays, Provo Bike Committee — Meetings events, entertainment and more, are the first Wednesday of each Old Town Pocatello, ID. www. at our discretion. Registration 6-7 pm, racing ASAP (7:30pm). 9700 S. 5250 W., South month, 5:00 p.m. in the City EnduranceFestival.com, info@ Submit your event to: Jordan, (801) 824-0095. 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Riverdale cyclingutah.com (801) 436-2018 Mountain Trails Foundation — Park June 7 — National Trails Day, City's Trails Group, (435) 649-6839, Volunteer on Trail Projects, call Bicycle canyonsports.com Cycling (435) 731-0975, carol@mountain- Eric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100 Motocross Jamis Triathlon trails.org, www.mountaintrails.org for info. Events Park City Alternative June 7 — National Trails Day, Bike Rentals! Transportation Committee — Biker's Edge Trail Crew and the Rad Canyon BMX — (801) Advocacy Groups normally meets on the second Forest Service are sponsoring a 824-0095 Tuesday of the month at Miner's trail maintenance day. Starts at Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Comm­ Hospital at 9:00am, call to 2:30 P.M. at the Pineview West Deseret Peak BMX — www.deseret- May - October — Rad Canyon ittee (MBAC) meeting. Second confirm, (435) 649-6839, (435) / South Skyline Trailhead. 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Utah Bicycle Coalition — Statewide Call Steve for more informa- advocacy group, utahbikes.org tion 801-528-2907 or e-mail at Volunteer to help build the [email protected] Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) June 19 — Seasons Bike Film 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- Premiere, a look at the lives of trail.org. downhill racers, slopestyle com- petitors, and big mountain fre- eriders from the producers of 2008 Cycling Events Roam, Jim Santy Auditorium - Salt Lake Critical Mass — Last Park City Library, 8:00 pm, Jason Friday of every month, 5:30 pm, Mitchell 801-358-3315, www. meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 FeedTheHabit.com - $7 advance S. between State and Main in tickets available online, jason@ SLC, for more info, if you have a feedthehabit.com bike to lend, etc.: email slccriti- June 21-22 — Wild Rockies 11th [email protected] Annual Boise to Idaho City Tour, Tuesdays — Bike Polo League, Boise to Idaho City (camp over Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, 7 night) and back to Boise, Darren pm, enter from 13th S. and Lightfield 208-388-1971, wildrock- come up the 7th East side to the ies.com road entering the center of the June 18-21 — IMBA World Trails park. 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Cycling Association, (800) Park City, thee100.com, (435) (801) 223-4849 or sundancere- Race, 9 am, Sundance Resort, sundanceresort.com 755-2453, adventurecycling.org 649-2129, thee100.com sort.com (801) 223-4849 or sundancere- September 6 — 5th Annual June 21 — Sundance/Parks July 19-20 — Bald Mountain sort.com Sundance Single Speed August 28-31 — IMBA Trail Care Sportsman Super-D Downhill Challenge Downhill, DH and August 16-17 — Flyin' Brian Downhill Challenge, 10 am start, Sundance and School, McCall, ID, IMBA. Race, 9 am, Sundance Resort, Super-D, Utah DH Series, Deer Resort, Sundanceresort.com or com Race, DH and Super-D, Utah (801) 223-4849, sundanceresort. Valley, UT, (801) 375-3231, go- DH Series, Brian Head, UT, (801) (801) 223-4121 September 13-19— Base Camp com ride.com 375-3231, go-ride.com September 13 — 12 hours of Fruita, mountain biking camp, June 26-29 — NORBA National July 26 — Taming the Tetons, August 21-24 — Great American Sundance, 7 am - 7 pm, Fruita, CO, Adv. 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Cycling Association, ride.com 2 DH, Utah DH Series, Wild regulars to 1st Timers, families and September 20 — Widowmaker Hill (800) 755-2453, adventurecy- July 12 — Blue Mountain Bike Chase, Rockies Series #5, Burley, ID, (208) kids encouraged to attend, bike cling.org Climb 10 AM, 3000' vertical race 25 mile XC race, Monticello City 388-1971, (801) 375-3231, go-ride. safety, bike setup, and more, to the top of the Tram, Gad September 27 — Endurance Recreation, Monticello, UT, (435) com, wildrockies.com benefits Kids on the Move, Valley, Snowbird Resort, (801) 587-2029, monticelloutah.org August 9— Cook-Sanders Sundance Resort, Contact Keith 583-6281 or sports-am.com Festival, run, trail run, road Payne 801.368.5321 or Mad Dog cycling, mountain biking, duath- July 12 — Park City Perfect 10 Associates Wolverine Ridge October 13-14 — Huntsman World Endurance MTB Race, 7 a.m. to XC Race, 15th Annual, Cycles at (801) 222-9577, sun- lon and off-road duathlon danceresort.com Senior Games. Must be 50 years events, entertainment and more, 5 p.m., solo M/F/SS, duo M/F/ Intermountain Cup #12, Series or older. three events: hill climb, Co-ed/SS, 4-person M/F/Co-ed Finals, Jill Smith, jsmith@evan- August 23 — The Endurance 100/ Old Town Pocatello, ID. www. downhill, and cross country, St. (no SS) categories, Deer Valley stonwy.org 307-783-6459 or Paul Mind Over Mountains, 100 mile, George, UT, 800-562-1268 or EnduranceFestival.com, info@ Resort at Silver Lake Village, Park Knopf, [email protected] 100 km, and 50 mile individual EnduranceFestival.com, (866) [email protected] or senior- City, (435) 659-1188 or visit parkci- 307-783-6458; or 1-866-783-6300 races, Park City, thee100.com, games.net 8-ECO-FUN or 208-233-3798 typerfect10.com ext. 470., evanstoncycling.org, (435) 649-2129 October 2-5 — Take Your Kid on a Mountain Bike Ride and IMBA Trail Care Crew, Boise, ID, byrd- scycling.com, merlinxlm@cable- one.net October 24-26 – Chile Ho-Down Bike Festival, 3rd annual festival includes group rides, a dirt jump contest, Halloween costume party, prize giveaways and just an all around good time, pos- sibly a DH race, Chile Pepper Bike Shop, 435-259-4688, www. chilebikes.com Mountain Bike Racing General Info Intermountain Cup information (Utah) (801) 942-3498. 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Weekly Series Races Tuesdays — Solitude Full Throttle Midweek Mountain Bike Race Series, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 Registration at 5:45, race at 6:30, 4, 8, and 12 mile options, Solitude Mountain Resort, Entry 1 (Moonbeam Lot), SkiSolitude.com or call Nick or Jay at (801) 536-5784 Wednesdays — May 7,14, June 4, 18, July 2, 16, 30 August 13, 27, Soldier Hollow Training Series, (alternates with Sundance) 6 p.m., (801) 358-1145 Wednesdays — May 21,28, June 11,25, July 9,23, August 6,20, Sundance Weekly MTB series, 6:30 pm, alternates with Soldier Hollow Training Series, Kids' Races on May 21, June 25, July 23, August 20, Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4121

2008 Utah MTB Races

June 1 — Bountiful Bomber Downhill Race, Utah DH Series, Bountiful, UT, (801) 375-3231, go-ride.com June 7 — Deer Valley Pedalfest, Intermountain Cup #8, Deer Valley, UT - Ed Chauner, 801-942-3498, intermountaincup. com June 14 — Chris Allaire Memorial, Utah State Open Championship, Intermountain Cup #9, Solitude, UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942-3498, intermountaincup.com June 21-22 — Wolf Mountain Mayhem Downhill Race, DH/

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October 11-12 — 24 Hours of Moab, bytireseries.com Ferguson, 801-476-9476, utahcy- cupinecycling.com Hillclimb is up Scout Mountain 13th Annual, Moab, UT, (304) August TBA — Durango MTB 100, cling.com August 2 — Mt. Ogden Road Race, (except 8-13 at Crystal Summit), 259-5533 or grannygear.com Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771, UCA Series, UCA Series, 9 am start Pocatello, ID, 208-232-1745 or USA Cycling, Mountain Region 208-652-3532, idahocycling.com 2008 Idaho and Re- gravityplay.com Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, at Snowcrest Jr. High, Eden, UT, August 2-3 — Pomerelle Pounder, WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) 801-528-2907 or sessions11@msn. Thursdays — CANCELLED Snake com, or mountainelementsutah. River Criterium Series, April 17 - gional MTB Races 2 DH, Utah DH Series, Wild 535-8113. Rockies Series #5, Burley, ID, (208) com May 15, TT Series May 22 - August 388-1971, (801) 375-3231, wil- Utah Weekly Race Series August 2 — Felt Tour de Park City, 21, Nampa, ID, Lindsay's Cyclery, June 2-3 — Janna Brimmer drockies.com 170 mile race through Northern (208) 376-2482, willlindsay@msn. Memorial Salmon Idaho Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain com August 9 — Butte 100, Fundraiser Utah's beautiful mountain valleys, Slammer, Wild Rockies Series, XC, Raceways Criterium — Saturdays raffle. All men's and women's cat- DH, Salmon, ID, (208) 388-1971, for Mariah's Challenge, Butte, MT, at 12 noon in March (8,15,22,29), 2008 Idaho and Gina Evans, eatdirtpigpen@hot- egories and masters. Contact: wildrockies.com Tuesdays in April 1 - September [email protected], Regional Road Races mail.com or 406-498-9653 and 30, 6 pm, 6555 W. 2100 S., West June 14 — Pocatello City Creek XC, Bob Wagoner, bwtripleringprod@ tourdeparkcity.com or Riley at Knobby Tire Series, Pocatello,ID, Valley City, UT, Map, (801) 435-671-5053 hotmail.com or 406-490-5641, 209-2479, utahcritseries.com June 7 — Lyle Pearson 200, team (208) 338-1016, knobbytireseries. tripleringprod.com August 9 — Huntsville 100 Road com Salt Air Time Trial — Every other relay road race from Boise to Sun August 16 — Silver Creek Pedal Race, UCA Series, Huntsville, UT, Valley, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, June 18 — Cache to Game XC and Plunge XC, Knobby Tire Thursday April 3 - September (801) 576-1531, rmcconline.com georgescycles.com Race, Mike Yokel Park, Jackson, 18 (April 3,17, May1,15, June Series, Garden Valley, ID (208) August 13-17 — Tour of Utah, June 13 — Tour of Eagle, Eagle (9 WY, 12 mile MTB XC, Call (307) 338-1016, knobbytireseries.com 12,26, July 10,24, August 7,21, America's toughest stage race, 733-5056 September 4,18), I-80 Frontage miles northwest of Boise), ID, (208) August 16 — Rendezvous Hill Climb, five stages, Pro/1 Men only, (801) 340-7224, roadbicycling.com June 21-22 — Soldier Mountain Road West of the International 558-2136 or tourofutah.com Teton Village, WY, 6.1 miles, 4139 Center, (801) 209-2479, utahcrit- June 10 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts XC and DH, Knobby Tire Series, vertical feet, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. August 15 — Tour of Utah, Downtown Soldier Mtn. Ski Resort, Fairfield, ID series.com Criterium Series, Holt Arena, org Salt Lake City Criterium for cat2/3 Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, ida- (208) 338-1016, knobbytireseries. DMV Criterium — Wednesdays men, master's 3+, (801) 558-2136 com August 29-31 — Tamarack Twister hocycling.com Idaho State, Knobby Tire Series (April 16 - September 24), Driver's or tourofutah.com July 4 — 13th Annual WYDAHO Training Center, Where: 4700 S. June 15 — Intermountain Final, XC, STXC, DH, Dual Slalom, August 16 — Snowbird Hill Climb, Orthopaedics Idaho State RR and Bike Race, XC, Grand Targhee Tamarack Ski Resort, Tamarack, ID 2780 W., West Valley City Times: 8 AM, registration from 6-7:30 Ski and Summer Resort Alta, WY, A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 6:55 pm. Criterium Championships, Boise, (208) 338-1016 or (208) 325-1035, am, 10.2 Miles from Shopko on ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890-3118, Andy at 1-800-TARGHEE ext. 1309 knobbytireseries.com (April 16 - September 24), Map, 9400 S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, (801) or [email protected], 801-651-8333 or cdcarter44@msn. lostrivercycling.org August 23-24 — 24 Hours of Grand 933-2110, snowbird.com grandtraghee.com com, utahcritseries.com June 18, 25 and July 9 — Targhee Mountain Bike Race, August TBD — Tour de Gap Stage Wednesday Night Criterium July 5-6 — White Pine Downhill XC, Grand Targhee Ski and Royal Street Hillclimb TT — Every Race, in conjunction with the Race, DH/Super-D, Utah DH Series, Racing at the Fairgrounds, Boise, Summer Resort Alta, WY, Andy other Thursday (6/12, 6/26, 7/17, Iron County Fair, Parawon, UT, ID, teamico.org White Pine Resort, Palmdale, at 1-800-TARGHEE ext. 1309 or (435) 477-8380 or (435) 590.0196 Wyoming, (801) 375-3231, go- 7/31, 8/21, 9/4), 5:30 p.m., 900 ft. [email protected], elevation gain, Royal Street and or tourdegap.net June 20-22 — Elkhorn Classic ride.com Stage Race, Baker City, OR, (503) grandtraghee.com Deer Valley Drive, Park City, (435) August 23 — Jeff Rogers Memorial July 11-13 — Brundage Mountain 901-8872, utahcritseries.com 652-3763, elkhornclassicstager- September 14 — Boise to Bogus Sanpete Classic Road Race, UCA ace.com Bike Festival, Wild Rockies Series, Banzai, 16.5 mile, 4100 vertical Series, Spring City, UT, jeremysmith- XC and DH, trail run, McCall, ID, Ogden Cash Crit — Thursdays, June 21 — Idaho State Time Trial foot descent, Wild Rockies Series, May 8- July 31, 6 pm, ,C flight: [email protected] or 801-558-7215, (208) 388-1971, wildrockies.com Boise, ID, (208) 388-1971, wildrock- skiutahcycling.com Championships, 8 miles south of 6:00pm (30 min), B flight: 6:40pm Bellevue, ID, 7am, (208) 726-7693, July 11-13 — Blast the Mass, ies.com August 30 — Antelope Island Time Mountain States Cup, Snowmass (40min), A Flight: 7:30pm (50min), durance.com September 19-21 – Cactus Cup MTB BDO (600 W 12th St), Ogden, Trial, UCA Series, Antelope Island, Resort, Aspen, CO, racemsc. Race, Las Vegas, NV gobike1. Utah, 10, km, 20km or ~40km June 28-29 — Dead Dog Classic com UT, [email protected], (801) com, (706) 549-6632 388-0517 depending on your category, Stage Race, Laramie, WY, [email protected], July 26 — Taming the Tetons, September 20-21 — Wild Rockies 801-476-9476, [email protected], Intermountain Cup #11, Jackson Logan Race Club Time Trial Series bmbbc.com 307-742-4565, deaddogclassic. Series Finals and NW Collegiate — Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Logan, UT, com Hole, WY, (801) 942-3498, inter- MTB Conference Race, Open September 6 — LOTOJA, 206 miles mountaincup.com to all riders, Wildrockies Series (435) 787-2534 from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY, June 28-29 — Gate City Grind July 26 — Galena Grinder Whit Finals, Bogus Basin, Boise, ID, (208) (801) 546-0090 or lotojaclassic. Stage Race, (208) 652-3532or Henry Memorial Race XC and 388-1971, wildrockies.com com (208) 233-0951, idahocycling. Marathon, Knobby Tire Series, com September 27 — Endurance 2008 Utah Road Races September 13 — The Climber's Ketchum, ID, Don Shepler Trophy, UCA Series, an individual May 24-25 — Tour of the Bitterroot, (208) 720-3019, (208) 726-4010 Festival, run, trail run, road cycling, mountain biking, duath- time trial up the south side of Big RR, TT, Crit, Missoula, MT, (406) or [email protected] or June 7 — Draper Challenge 531-4033 or tourofthebitterroot. lon and off-road duathlon Mountain from MM 3 to MM 9., 208-338-1016, knobbytireseries. Hillclimb Race. Starts 8:00 am first rider up at 11 AM, contact com com events, entertainment and more, at Equestrian Center located at Jon Gallagher jonbear68@msn. Old Town Pocatello, ID. www. July 4 —‚ BCRD Hailey Fourth of July July 26 — Laramie Enduro, 111 K 1600 E. Highland Drive. Draper, com or teamcsr.org Criterium, Presented by Road & mountain bike race, Happy Jack, EnduranceFestival.com, info@ UT, DraperTrailsDay.com or Ken Dirt, Hailey, ID, (208) 481-0300, Murdock at (801) 205-3700. September 13-15 — Hoodoo 500, Laramie, WY, 307-745-4499, lara- EnduranceFestival.com, (866) 500 mile ultramarathon bike race roadanddirt.org mieenduro.com 8-ECO-FUN or 208-233-3798 June 7 — Sugarhouse Crit, UCA in S. Utah, St. George, Hoodoo500. July 13 — Grand Targhee Ski Hill July 27 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Series, Sugarhouse Park, SLC, UT, com, [email protected], Road Time Trial, 9 a.m., Alta, WY, Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 (801) 209-2479 818-889-2453 (208) 354-2354, peakedsports. mountain bike race - points for June 14 — Little Mountain Road September 27 — Harvest Moon com each Race, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. Race, UCA Series, Utah State Historic 25th Street Criterium, org July 19 — Well's Fargo Twilight Road Road Race Championship (cate- UCA Series, downtown Ogden in Criterium, 22nd Annual, NRC July 30, August 6,13,20?? — Teton gory riders), Logan (Newton), UT, the Municipal Park between 25th race, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, Village Short Track XC Series, Racing loganraceclub.org, 435-563-6489 & 26th Streets, Ogden, UT, (801) georgescycles.com 6:30 pm, Teton Village, WY, (307) June 19-21 — Utah Summer Games, 589-1716 or steve@newcastlem- 690-9896, ucjh.org ortgage.com or ogdenone.com July 22 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, Holt Arena Criterium Series, August 2 — 24th White Knob General Info Road Race with overall Omnium, October 7-10 — Huntsman World Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, ida- Challenge, Knobby Tire Series, Righthand Canyon, Lund Hwy, Senior Games. Must be 50 years hocycling.com Mackay, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah Desert Mound?, Checkshani or older. Four events: hill climb, 890-3118 or 208-338-1016, knob- Cycling Association - James Cliffs, Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 time trial, criterium and road race. July 24-27 — BYRDS Tour of Idaho or (435) 559-2925, utahsummer- 800-562-1268 or hwsg@infowest. Junior Stage Race, tobincoach- games.org com or seniorgames.net [email protected], (208) 343-9130 or (208) 343-2607, byrdscycling. June 21-22 — Cook-Sanders October 11 — City Creek Bike com Associates High Uintas Classic Sprint, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up Stage Race, UCA Series, 20th City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake July 26 — Allan Butler Memorial Annual!, Kamas, UT to Evanston, City, road or mountain bikes, Criterium, Idaho Falls, ID, contact WY, contact Jill Smith, jsmith@ (801) 583-6281 or sports-am.com Ron Bolduc at (208) 523-5347, evanstonwy.org 307-783-6459 [email protected], ida- or Paul Knopf, pknopf@evan- October TBD — UVSC Cycling/ LAF hocycling.com stonwy.org 307-783-6458; or Benefit Criterium. UVSC Campus, Orem, UT. 2pm, Registration G July 27 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, June 22, 2008 1-866-783-6300 ext. 470, evan- Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 Genoa, NV - 2nd Annual tour of the stoncycling.org parking lot, 3pm beginner-inter- mediate race, 4pm Advanced mountain bike race - points for beautiful Carson Valley. 44-Mile, 20- Mile June 28-29 — Gate City Grind Stage race, [email protected], each Race, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. Bike & Hike & Family Fun Ride. Live Race, UCA Series, Pocatello, ID, 801-473-6003 org music, BBQ & Ice Cream Social. (208) 652-3532or (208) 233-0951 August 2-3 — Snowbowl and or idahocycling.com October ? — Utah Cycling Association Rider Meeting, Salt Wupatki Road Races, Flagstaff, July 11 — Farmington Festival Days Lake City, James Ferguson, UCA AZ, 928-214-9398, summitvelo. Criterium, UCA Series, Farmington, Executive Director, 801-389-5706, com UT, Tyler Servoss velo11@gmail. [email protected] or utahcycling. August 9 — Lamoille Hill Climb, September 7, 2008 com or (949) 637-0159 or bebikes. com 13 miles, 3100' of climbing, 9 Lake Tahoe, NV - 6th Annual. com am, Lamoille, NV, Dean Heitt Another opportunity to enjoy July 12 — Porcupine Hillclimb, UCA Idaho Weekly Race the end of summer and ride Series, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Series around Tahoe’s 72-mile Salt Lake City, 801-424-9216 or porcupinecycling.com Tuesday Nighter Training Ride — shoreline. Road Ride every Tuesday from July 18-19 — Capital Reef Classic April 8 to July 15, Pleasant Valley/ ONE September 14-20, 2008 Stage Race, UCA Series, ITT, Ten Mile Creek Road. Bogus AWESOME 17th Annual “One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Criterium, 120 mile road race, Hillclimb every Tuesday from July TOUR Torrey, Utah, tasbrcrazy@hotmail. 22 to September 2 at Bogus Road U.S. Across Nevada” - Fully supported multi-day com, 435-425-3491, capitolreef- Intersection (6:20 pm), Boise, ID, BIKE 50 tour across the Silver State on US Hwy 50 - classic.com (208) 343-3782, georgescycles. RIDE America’s Loneliest Road, from Lake Tahoe to July 19 — Sundance Hillclimb, UCA com ACROSS the Great Basin National Park. NEVADA America’s Loneliest Bike Tour Series, Provo, UT, (801) 223-4849 April 16, 30, May 28, June 25 (Time or sundanceresort.com Trial); May 14, June 4, July 2, July 26 — Chalk Creek Road Race, August 13 (Hillclimb) — Idaho For More Info call 1-800-565-2704 Cycling Enthusiasts Time Trial/ UCA Series, also, juniors and mas- 159 W. 500 N. • Provo, UT or go to bikethewest.com ters Utah State Championship, Hillclimb Series, 10 km for flat TT Coalville, UT, 801-424-9216, por- on the Gate City Grind Course, (801) 375-5873 • racerscycle.net

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(775)-738-2497, dgheitt@frontier- Series ride, Saratoga Springs, Canyon to Park City, Coalville, rides, Tremonton, UT, (801) Super Series Ride, self-support- net.net, elkovelo.com [email protected] or (801) and back, roadcaptain@bbtc. 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com ed century, Thanksgiving Point, August 7-11 — USA Cycling 598-0294, bccutah.org net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah. July 13— Mt. Nebo Loop, BBTC [email protected] or (801) Road Festival, Elite, Masters?, June 2 — 3rd annual "Share the org Super Series Ride, self-support- 598-0294, bccutah.org Junior, and Espoir National Road Memorial Ride."A ride to June 21 — Bike for the Cure ed century, start in Nephi to August 4 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D, (Ride Championships, Orange County, remember fallen cyclists. Meet Century, a benefit ride for the Springville to the Mt. Nebo loop, Around Nebo And Timp in A CA, (719) 866-4581, usacycling. at Cole Sport 1615 Park Avenue Susan G. Komen Foundation. [email protected] or (801) Day), Start at Sundance and org in Park City. 17-20 mile ride will 28, 34, 50, 60, and 100 options 598-0294, bccutah.org ride down and around the Nebo August 8-10 — Gateway Canyons leave Cole Sport at 6 p.m. Park at through Central Utah. Start and July 13-18— Idaho Relaxed, bike Loop to Nephi and then back Classic, Road Race, Time Trial, Park City Mountain Resort lower finish in Spring City, UT. Register trails tour, Coeur d’Alene, ID, to the mouth of American Fork and Clinic, Grand Junction, CO, lot. All ages welcome but cyclists on-line at active.com or contact Adv. Cycling Association, (800) Canyon, over the Alpine Loop, (970) 931-2458, luke@gtwycan- should be comfortable with a 20 Erika Stover (435) 283-2158 or ces- 755-2453, adventurecycling.org finishing back at Sundance, 165 mile ride. Call 435-649-4806 for [email protected], sanpete. miles with over 12,000 feet of yons.com, gatewaycanyonsbik- July 18 — Antelope by Moonlight erace.com more details com climbing, (801) 223-4849, sun- Bike Ride, 13th Annual, This a pop- danceresort.com August 9 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb, June 2? – Utah Lake Festival, Begin June 21 — Up and Over, BBTC ular non-competitive ride, held at Triple Crown #1, Boise, ID, (208) at Vivian Park, end at Utah Lake, Super Series ride, Salt Lake to night during the full-moon. Views August 9 — ULCER, Century Tour 323-2376, aerocyclos.com bike ride begins at 10:00am, (801) Summit County roadcaptain@ are spectacular, food is delicious. around Utah Lake, 100, 74, 538-5216 bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccu- 56, and 24 mile options, (801) August 12 — Idaho Cycling ride goes from marina to the his- June 7 — Little Red Riding Hood, tah.org toric Fielding Garr Ranch, about 474-2282 or [email protected] Enthusiasts Holt Arena Criterium or bbtc.net Series, Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, women's only metric century June 21 — Tour of Marsh Creek 22 miles round-trip. Registration idahocycling.com ride, 35, 63, and 100 mile options, Valley, fully supported ride pre- fee includes park entry, t-shirt and August 10 — Blue Cruise Wheels Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) sented in conjunction with the refreshments. For more informa- for Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) August 12-16 — Southeast Idaho 474-2282 or bbtc.net Pocatello Riverfest! Options of 25, tion contact Neka Roundy, Davis 331-7409, bcidahofoundation. Senior Games, criterium, hillclimb, June 7 — Utah Summer Games 62, or 100 miles on the lonely County Economic Development, org road race, time trial, Pocatello, roads that traverse the lovely 801-451-3286 or [email protected]. ID, Jody Olson, (208) 233-1212 Petroglyph Century, in con- August 10-16 — Ride Idaho, 7 day junction with the Utah Summer country between Pocatello and ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov supported bicycle tour, Pocatello, August 16 — Table Rock Hillclimb, Games, 50, 62, 100 mile options, Malad Pass, then enjoy food, fun, July 19 — Bryce Canyon 200 K, Driggs, Idaho Falls, (208) 344-5501, Triple Crown #2, Boise, ID, (208) Starts at the Cedar City Equestrian and music at the Riverfest. Rob self-suported brevet ride, check- rideidaho.org 867-2488, georgescycles.com Center (just North of Hwy 56, west Van Kirk at (208) 652-3532or (208) point will be open at 6:15 am, 233-0951, idahocycling.com August 10-16 — Oregon Bicycle August 30 — Mt. Charleston Hill of Cedar City), through Hamilton, ride at 7:00 am., Garfield County Ride XXII, Cave Junction to Etna, Climb, 17.5 miles, 5357' of climb- Kanarraville, New Harmony, June 21-27— Cycle Montana, Fairgrounds at 800 North Main St. CA and back, (541) 385-5257 or ing, finish at Las Vegas Ski Resort, Parowan, Summit, and Enoch, Missoula-Anaconda-Missoula, in Panguitch Utah, (435) 586-7567 800-413-8432, oregonbicycleride. Las Vegas, NV, 702-449-6842, Cedar City, UT, (801) 677-0134 or Adv. Cycling Association, (800) or subrevet.org org [email protected], (435) 865-8421 or bike2bike.org 755-2453, adventurecycling.org July 20 — Upland Roller 100, BBTC mountcharlestonhillclimb.com August 16 — Tour of Utah,300 June 7 — Hurricane 400 K, self- June 22 — Tour of the Carson Super Series Ride, self-supported Warriors Ride, 98 miles, 14778 September 6 — Bogus Basin Hill supported brevet ride, Hurricane Valley, on former Pioneer, Pony century, Wanship, UT, roadcap- vertical feet, Park City Mountain Climb, Triple Crown #3, 36th Utah, (435) 586-7567 or subrevet. Express, Stagecoach & Emigrant [email protected] or (801) 598-0294, Resort at 6:00 am, finish: Annual, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, org Wagon roadways. 14, 20, and 44 bccutah.org Snowbird, www.tourofutah.com, georgescycles.com June 7? — Utah Independent miles, Genoa NV, (800) 565-2704, July 24 — Chalk Creek 100, BBTC Rick Bennett, rick@rickbennett. bikethewest.com September 13 — Race to the Living Center's 5K "Run & Roll", Super Series Ride, self-supported com, 801-571-3100 Angel, 23nd Annual, 3000' climb, hand-cycle, wheelchair & walk/ June 22-28 — Utah Border to Border century, Park City to Coalville to August 16 — Stanley Challenge, Wells, NV, (775) 752-3540, wells- run categories. (Best hand cycle Tour, Kanab to Logan, 479 miles, Chalk Creek and back, roadcap- Boise to Stanley, unsupported, nevada.com time last year was 14:13). Meet (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours. [email protected] or (801) 598-0294 Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488, georges- east of the Redwood Recreation com July 24 — Pedal Away Parkinson's, cycles.com September 20 — Trail Creek Time Center, 3100 So. Redwood Rd., Trial, Ketchum, Idaho, (208) June 28-29 — Bike MS: Harmon's 10 mile benefit ride, 8 am, Gailey August 16 — Sawtooth Century SLC. Registration 8:30 am., race Best Dam Bike Ride, Benefits Park, 200 S 300 W, Kaysville, ped- 726-3947, elephantsperch.com time 9:30. Cost (incl. T-shirt) pre- Tour, Ketchum, ID, mgilbreath@ MS Society and multiple sclero- alawayparkinsons.com or red- vengaventures.com, (208) September 25 — WCSN USA CRITS race $15, race day $20. On-line sis research, 40, 75, or 100 mile [email protected] Finals, part of the USA CRITS reg. at uilc.org or call Cathy or 726-7285 routea on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 — Pioneer Century, BBTC Championship, during Interbike, Kim at 466-5565 voice or TTY. Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 August 17 — Promontory Point Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Super Series Ride, self-supported 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self- June 9- July 3 — Great Alaska South 500 West), Logan, Utah, century, Morgan, UT, roadcap- NV, usacrits.com, 706-549-6632 Highway Ride, Dawson Creek to (801) 424-0112 or fightmsutah. supported century, 120 miles, [email protected] or (801) 598-0294, Brigham City to Promentory, October 4-5 — Nevada Senior Fairbanks, AK, rides@pedalers- org bccutah.org Olympics, Must be 50 years or pubandgrille.com [email protected] or (801) June 28 — RATPOD (Ride around July 26 - July 30 — Family Fun 598-0294, bccutah.org older, Cycling Four Events - 5K June 14 — American Diabetes the Pioneers in one day), 130 mile and 10K Time Trials, 20K and 40K Idaho, bike trails tour for the August 23 — Desperado Dual , 200 Association / Tour de Cure- tour, Dillon, MT, ratpod.org, (406) family, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Road Races. Plus all other sports. Golden Spike Century. 25,60, and 549-5987 mile double century in Southern Call 702-242-1590 or nevadase- Adv. Cycling Association, (800) Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, 100 mile options. This ride is for a July 4 — Taterville 100, BBTC Super 755-2453, adventurecycling.org [email protected], neva- great cause in a beautiful rural UT (435) 586-7567, desperadod- Series Ride, self-supported centu- July 27- August 1 — Bicycle ual.com daseniorolympics.com setting. Box Elder High School, ry, Wellsville to Idaho and back, Brigham City, UT. For more infor- Washington, Mead, WA to August 23 — Cache Valley Century [email protected] or (801) Colville to Mead, (541) 385-5257 Road mation call (888) DIABETES - email 598-0294, bccutah.org Tour, 100 mi/100 km/40mile Marshall Emsley, memsley@dia- or 800-413-8432, oregonbicy- options. Hosted by Cache Valley Tours betes.org or register now at tour. July 4-6 — Northwest Tandem Rally, cleride.org Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 8 diabetes.org McMinnville, OR, nwtr2008@veri- August 2 — Felt Tour de Park City, am, 12 mi north of Logan on Hwy zon.net, nwtr.org June 14 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour Fully Supported Century Road 91, 435-752-2253, cvveloists.org - "Health Care for All.", routes July 4 - September 20 — Great Ride starting and finishing at August 23 — Bike the Bear Century, from 3-100 miles, ride benefits Western Loop, Frisco, CO to Park City. 52, 108, 170 mile rides 50, 100 mile rides, Camp Hunt, 2008 Utah and Regional the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, help- Jackson Hole, to Oregon, through Northern Utah's beautiful Bear Lake, Garden City, UT, (801) ing support primary health care California, Nevada, Utah and mountain valleys, great aid sta- 475-7488, [email protected] Road Tours for our most indigent patients, Frisco, Adv. Cycling Association, tions, raffle. Contact info@moun- Nampa, Idaho, asandven@trhs. 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MS Bike Tour - Continued Quick Shot by Chad Nikolz from page 3 tired of it - it’s too special an event for that. We just love to see our friends, ride the route and social- ize. And seeing how much it has changed makes me proud because I know it means more and more money is going directly to find a cure for MS.” One experience serves as a reminder to many riders why they keep coming back for this event. John Drury tells it this way: “We were out in beautiful Cache Valley, cruising past farms, enjoying the ride and the camaraderie, when we came around a turn and there was this older man, sitting in a wheelchair out in his yard. His wife was holding a sign and it just said, ‘Thank You.’ All the riders just went silent as he waved to us. It’s some- thing that still brings a tear to my eye these many years later.”

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Left: Justin Griffin (UtahMountainBiking. com) finished second at Sherwood Hills in the sport/expert 13-15 cat- egory.

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join the lapped pack in violation of USCF rules. The judges disquali- fied Antacle from first place result- ing in Kotval getting 1st, Howat 2nd and Melissa McDaniel 3rd.

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Bike culture parts off of the bike. This enables 20-somethings the ability to buy an old road bike and convert it. Most Focus on Fixies of the parts that are on a regular By Lukas Brinkerhoff Since then the trend has spread from bicycle can be taken off and aren’t New York to Portland, ended up in needed, the only thing that needs to There are two wheels spray Florida and resonated all the way be purchased after the original bike painted yellow. The frame is a across the country, dropping fixie is a cog to fix the rear wheel to the chrome-finished color with the aficionados in all parts, including chain and you are ready go. handlebars extruding up and away Logan. The trend has gained more from the frame. It looks more like a Peterson has been riding fixed momentum as these first-time-on- normal bicycle than it doesn’t, but if for “1.3 years.” He says, “I put one the-cheap riders sell their first bikes you look closely at Lance Peterson’s foot on the ground and one foot on to friends, just as Gibbons has done. form of transportation there are the pedal and it was magic from He is now riding his second fixie some subtle differences. There are there.” conversion, he has upgraded from no brakes and the chain is fixed to Many fixie riders refer to a Zen- the Varsity. He says he is now riding the rear wheel. Peterson, a local like quality of riding a fixed gear a 1990 Schwinn Paramount and sold cyclist, rides a “fixie.” bike. The St. Petersburg Times said, his older bike to a friend who is now Peterson says he can easily come "You really feel connected to the riding fixed as well. to a skidding halt without the aid of bike, which makes you feel con- In March of this year, Bicycle hand brakes. With the chain being nected with the road. It's a whole Retailer and Industry News reported directly connected to the rear wheel different experience." the fabled high-end road company and no way to coast, a “fixie” can This idea of having a “whole Serotta had hired a new man as part be stopped by using pedal forces different experience” on a bike has of their management team. When to stop the wheel. “I just shift my turned what once was a fringe rid- asked about his stable of steeds, he weight a little and push down on the ing style into the latest fad. The mentioned a fixed-gear bike. The upstroke,” explains Peterson. It’s as trend has thousands of websites that trend has reached the upper ech- simple as that. cover every aspect of the ride. From elon of cycling culture. This can be Fixed-gear bicycles, or velo- Fixedgeargallery.com where fixie seen as a good or bad, the writer drome track modified bikes known riders post the latest pictures of their of BikesnobNYC, whose identity as fixies, have gained popularity bikes to BikesnobNYC.blogspot. is secret, claims it is a sign of the all over the country. The New York com who maliciously teases and coming of the end of the trend, the Times featured an article, written by pokes fun at the trend, whether you “Fixed-gear Apocalypse” as he likes Jocko Weyland, that read, like the idea of fixies or hate the to call it. Lance Peterson locking up a skid. Photo: Lukas Brinkerhoff They are fast gaining popular- trend there is a website for you. As in all underground trends that ity, not just in those bastions of One of the reasons the trend find themselves in the mainstream, trend followers, and not just among has been so successful is the ease those who have been riding fixed 22-year-olds. Fixed-gear bikes are of entry. People who would like to tend to look down on those who As gas prices continue to stretch being ridden all over New York, ride a bike but are impeded by the don’t. Both local riders see things the economy and push everyday by messengers, racers, lawyers, high-dollar price tag are drawn in in different light. Peterson says it prices higher, the trend of fixies accountants and college professors by being able to build a bike on the doesn’t bother him to see others could be the next big alternative -- a diverse and not necessarily cheap. riding fixies, “I love it when I see mode of transportation, which would youthful cross section of the city's Another local fixie rider, Cole people on bikes no matter what kind. place the “Fixed-gear Apocalypse” Support Your population. They're being ridden Gibbons, explains the “How” and One less car!” Gibbons echoed his prophecy up there with Weapons of by people who work in sandwich “Why” he rides a fixed gear bike, sentiment. Mass Destruction in Iraq and other Local Bike shops and don't know or care about “How--I bought a 1981 Schwinn This idea of using the bicycle as predictions that never came about. gear ratios and bike history, and by Varsity from my neighbor that he a form of transportation instead of a Fixies combine simple bicycles people who have been racing these had chained to his railing last year. toy has fueled the fixie trend. Both with gas and pollution independence Shop! bikes for years in places like the I had my eye on it for a year. After Gibbons and Peterson mentioned to form what many see as a perfect Kissena Velodrome in Flushing, converting it, it was a matter of getting out of their cars as a reason way to get around town. As Peterson Queens, with its banked, elliptical baby steps to learn to ride. Why--A to ride their bikes and both use it put it, “I love the thrill of navigating track. They're ridden by militant couple of guys I raced with on the as their main form of transportation through our city streets without pol- vegans who are virtual encyclope- USU Cycling Team had old conver- around town. luting our lovely earth.” dias of arcane bicycle history, by sions (one fixed and one freewheel). thrill-seeking members of renegade After playing around on theirs a bit, bike gangs like Black Label, by I decided a fixed gear conversion shopgirls, street racers, Critical Mass would be a good way to have fun riders, your aunt. while getting from point A to point The St. Petersburg Times in B. Plus, I wouldn't be so nervous Florida reported on the trend as well, about leaving it chained up some- “Fixed-gear bikes began to attract where.” more mainstream attention about Gibbons used the parts already six years ago when manufacturers on the Schwinn to build up his first started making cheaper track bikes.” fixie, mostly by stripping the excess

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TRAIL OF THE MONTH Flying Dog Trail: The new locals’ favorite

By Gregg Bromka well crafted one-laner rose up the a corner and faced a dreaded strip sagebrush slopes at a comfortable of ankle deep mud several hundred If there was ever a trail that could pitch, which got me to a full sweat yards long. Snow had receded to compete in popularity with Moab’s quickly but without redlining my isolated drifts nesting clumps of Slickrock Trail, it might very well heart rate. 24/7 Connector Trail then newly-budded aspens, but the run- be Park City’s Flying Dog Trail. contoured across the hillsides high off trickled onto the trail, flooding Not that the two trails are remotely above the Jeremy Ranch community it with thick, black goo. Although comparable, but Flying Dog is on and offered both gradual climbs and the muck was unridable, it quickly everyone’s tongue as of late. If you playful descents. flung off my tires when I hit dry have a passion for singletrack–fast, Upon encountering the Preserve turf again. Alas, I crested the climb flowing, buffed singletrack–then Connector Trail junction, I flipped a at a low saddle between two knolls you would be amiss to not ride coin and decided to ride the Flying and caught a distant glimpse of the this trail. I passed it up all last year Dog loop clockwise. Moments later, Wasatch back. Deer Valley and Park while my friends gushed about how the trail rounded a bend and entered City Resorts were obscured by a it had transformed the Glenwild a hollow, and I was instantly trans- murky combination of rain and dust Trail system from neat and compact ported into the peaceful backcountry kicked up by the driving wind in to near epic. So, I seized a small, with nary a hint of civilization. A advance of a forecasted storm, and it fair-weather window of opportunity variety of petite springtime blooms was heading my way. A quick check in between May’s snow storms and poked from the ground announcing of the map showed that I would be checked out all the hubbub. True to that winter had finally succumbed to heading still farther from the trail- their word, Flying Dog rules! the fifth month of the year. The path head, but backtracking at this point Rather than start out on Stealth rose continually, and like the area’s would be more time consuming. Trail from Glenwild’s Spring Creek other trails, it was a tribute to the As I rolled off the knoll, I shifted trailhead for a mega-loop, I took the trail builders’ knack for pleasing the into high gear and found myself fly- direct approach by heading up Fink masses while producing sustainable ing, uh, like a dog at full sprint with Again Trail from the Jeremy Ranch tread. ears cocked back and tongue flap- Elementary School trailhead. The Far into the “back-nine,” I turned ping in the wind. The first switch- back took me by surprise and forced a full brake lock up. “Bad form,” I admitted, reciting IMBA’s Rules of the Trail. I ramped up to race-pace Glenwild's Flying Dog Trail is singletrack heaven. again on the next straightaway, but Photo: Gregg Bromka trimmed my speed well in advance on the return out, it descended ated the mostly smooth straights, of the next turn so that I could bank gradually and required only periodic and small wood-slat table-tops gracefully through the apex and exit pedaling. The tread was smooth–pol- added a touch of risk. Even though at full tilt. ished–and my bike floated beneath I’m a keep-the-tires-on-the-ground Although I was descending, I me as I steered through each wiggle kind of rider, I enjoyed the introduc- was breathing heavily when I came of a turn with little more than a tion to Hacking 101 and let some to the junction with the Preserve quick but gentle lean to and fro. air filter between my tires and the Connector Trail. Going straight/left When I returned to the Fink ground. would lead my off the knoll on a pin Again Trail junction, the sky had As I rolled back to the trailhead, ball drop through countless hairpin turned even more ominous, but the wind picked up to gale force, turns to Cobblestone Trail, a section based on wind speed, cloud forma- and I dove into my car as raindrops I reveled at last season, but time tion, sky opacity, and other purely hit my face horizontally. The next was waning and I was compelled to non-empirical assumptions, I deter- day snow blanketed Park City, once veer right for the quick way back to mined I had fifteen minutes of ride again putting the damper on this 24/7 Trail. This part of the Preserve time left before all hell broke loose year’s mountain biking season. But Connector was fast and rolling, and overhead; plenty of time to sneak as soon as the weather warms and I dodged stout boughs of oak as I a descent on one of Bob’s Basin trails dry, I’ll be making a beeline to banked along the wavering path. Freestyle Trails. Eenie, meanie, Glenwild and flying across its trails The lower section of Preserve minis, mo: Drop Out Trail was the like a happy-go-lucky dog. Connector dropped more quickly way to go. with fast straights and sharp turns By today’s freebie standards Just the facts: through scrub oak and sage. Sight Dropout Trail is pretty tame and Location: Glenwild; seven miles lines were good, so I let gravity take full suspension is barely needed, north of Park City at Kimball over and used my brakes sparingly let alone long-travel. It’s more XC Junction off I-80. back to the intersection with 24/7. with arcing, nicely banked turns into Distance: 15 miles with options to On the way in, I didn’t realize how which you can carry lots of speed. double the distance, or more. much elevation 24/7 gained because Foot-high kickers and drops punctu- Gain: 1,700 feet. Physical Difficulty: Intermediate. Steady climbs but no crushing ascents. Technical Difficulty: Low. Smooth rolling singletrack with well crafted but sharp switchbacks. Trailhead Access: From I-80 801-942-3498 or www.intermountaincup.com take Exit 143 for Jeremy Ranch. March 1 The Desert Rampage, St. George, UT Turn right onto Rasmussen Road, April 12 Cholla Challenge, Hurricane, UT and park at the Jeremy Ranch Elementary School. The trailhead May 3 Showdown at Five Mile Pass, Lehi, UT is down the gravel road and behind May 10 Wimmer's Bicycle Race, Sherwood Hills, UT the maintenance sheds. Cross the May 17 Soldier Hollow Hammerfest, Heber City, UT bridge over Spring Creek and head May 26 Stan Crane Memorial XC, Draper, UT up Fink Again Trail. You can start May 31 The Sundance Spin, Sundance, UT from the Spring Creek Trailhead on June 7 Deer Valley Pedalfest, Deer Valley Resort, UT the Glenwild Trail system by taking June 14 Chris Allaire Memorial/Utah Open State Exit 145 off I-80. Turn right onto Championship, Solitude, UT Bitner Road and left onto Glenwild July19 The 20th Annual Mountain Bout, Snowbird, UT Drive in a half mile. Climb Stealth July 26 Taming the Tetons, Jackson Hole, WY Trail and take 24/7 Connector Trail August 9 Wolverine Ridge XC Race, Double Points!,Regional past Fink Again Trail and over to Flying Dog. Finals, Evanston, WY All races are Cross Country Events, No License Required! 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photo: joaquimhailer.com JUNE 2008 cycling utah.com 17 commuter of the Month Radical and Rational Thinking From Outside the Bike Box By Lou Melini sory committee meeting, the guard impossible as there are too many escorted me to the meeting. On 2 idiots in cars. How can the Mayor I have never seen William Athey occasions I have been accused of reach them? Enforcement is next, or Richard Peterson in a car. Both burglarizing my own home after especially cars, but bicycles also. are seen riding their bikes every- arriving home on a bicycle with my Enforce the 3-foot law! Finally where on the streets of Salt Lake backpack. New neighbors accosted maintain and improve the bike City. Fifty-Five-year-old William me, detained me, and threatened to routes. 1700 South is a bike route, Athey traces his bicycle commut- call the police, until I proved that I it is also has buses, and it is barely ing back to the “70’s, riding from was entering my own home, with wide enough for 2 cars! There Granger to the University. He then my own key. should be pedestrian/bike bridges drove cars for a short time, followed spanning the RR tracks on 1700 by buses and taxis for a few years. C.U.: William you no longer do South and 800 South. I could go on. For the past 8 years he has used a Critical Mass (CM) rides; Richard Make the bike routes rideable! bike, ditching the buses when he you still do them. Why is Critical realized it was quicker and easier Mass important? Are all CM rides R.P.: 1. Enforce the laws against to get around on a bike exclusively. alike? Does CM contribute to the cars; cars kill! 2. Enforce the laws William has a Marketing degree acceptance of biking in a commu- for bikes, but bikes do not kill 3. from Westminster College plus nity or does it provoke a backlash Enforce the laws for cars; cars kill some graduate work in Professional against cyclists? — did I say that already; I guess it Richard Peterson in Maui. Communications. William has had needs to be said again. a number of music related jobs, but W.A.: Critical Mass is supposed W.A.: I mostly answered this in Cycling and walking are relatively is currently employed at the SLC to be a celebration of bicycling. C.U.: My personal bias is that we the above question. There are a safe. People of all ages walk and library. He has had a few other Everyone is supposed to be wel- will not see an increase in bicycle few distinct groups of cyclists that ride all year round. How often do interesting positions, such as a legal come and everyone has his or her commuting until there is a signifi- seem to think that the laws do not you see old ladies doing their shop- observer for the ACLU of Utah dur- own reason for riding. I did it as an cant jump in gasoline prices. What apply to them. These groups are the ping on a bike here in SLC? In ing the Winter Olympics riding his act of civil disobedience. We shut are your thoughts about this and target or subject of, virtually all the Muenster that is the norm. Many bike in temperatures that hit highs down State St., 700 East, 500 South how high does this increase need vitriol directed cyclist’s way on the stores don’t even have parking for of 20°. and 600 South during rush hour. Yes to be? comment boards. I mentioned one cars. Richard Peterson has also been we angered many motorists in the group. Another group are the poor, a life-long cyclist, tracing his seri- interest of promoting bicycling, but W.A.: I agree with you on this one. many are immigrants from countries C.U.: Richard, As a Professor of ous riding back to the “70’s when some did calm down after reading Every dollar increase will see a where riding in the opposite direc- chemistry I want to know what he rode from his undergraduate the flyers we passed out. One day a coinciding increase in bicyclists. tion of traffic is common. How can you think of the “Red, Yellow, and University of Arizona to Cornell in month for one hour, motor vehicles However if this occurs UTA must any education effort reach the mem- Green” alerts the State Division of New York. This helped inspire him were inconvenienced and bicycles be prepared for a dramatic increase bers of this group? The 3rd sprung Air Quality publishes in the win- to study air pollution. He eventu- took over the streets. By nature all of bikes on buses and TRAX. What up fairly recently whom also think tertime. Is this system effective? ally obtained his PhD in 1986 from CM rides are different, the route and is UTA’s plan when 10 people are that traffic ordinances do not apply Personally, it seems that people the University of Washington in the motor vehicle action will always waiting to board a bus that only to them. Most importantly, above drive more on red days. Am I cor- Seattle. Due to his research, he has be different. CM can contribute to allows 2 bikes? attire or anything else, a bicyclist rect? Do you have any alternative been able to ride in many parts of acceptance of bikes in a community. riding with confidence, obeying solutions? the U.S. as well as in Germany. He Many times numerous cars honked R.P.: I currently doubt that the price traffic ordinances, gives the motor and his wife Bonnie have done sev- in support and cheered the effort. of gas has much influence on people vehicle operating public a positive R.P.: I have had my students make eral bike tours in the U.S., Canada, So in answer to your question, the leaving cars. After all, the cost of impression. traffic counts and the color codes Germany and most of the rest of answer is yes, no and sometimes. I purchasing, financing, maintaining, seem to make little if any difference. Europe. He is currently a Professor quit doing CM rides when the spirit insuring, and registering a car are C.U.: Richard, you have ridden Typical solutions globally are to ban of Chemistry at the U. but will be of CM became violated. People rode much higher costs than the fuel cost extensively in Germany. What is the private motor vehicles in affected moving to the Republic of Trinidad blocks ahead of slower riders and on which the American public contin- principle differences affecting the areas and give free public transit. It and Tobago at the time of this col- one occasion a homeless man on a ues to pay. American foreign policy relationship of drivers and cyclists is odd that our presidential candi- umn is published. bike joined the group. This wasn’t has shown that it is willing to kill there vs. here? dates want to lower gas taxes. The “approved” and he was harassed. people for control of oil. What’s $4 gas tax should be retained, in fact That ended it for me. a gallon compared to that! R.P.: Respect for the law. People increased with the revenue put into Cycling Utah: William, you have an typically obey traffic laws whether free public transit This would actu- interesting collection of bikes. You Richard Peterson: I still ride Critical C.U.: Do cyclist dressed in “civil- in a car or on a bike. The culture is ally benefit air quality. also seem to be well dressed no mat- Mass. Some mess with cagers (cars), ian” clothing vs. bike clothing get big on personal responsibility. It is ter what the weather is like. some don’t. Some riders obey traf- more respect from drivers? What are not an “accident” if you hit someone If you have a suggestion for a fic laws, some don’t. Some wear the impacts on how we look on the because you are ignoring the rules. commuter profile, have a com- William Athey: I currently have 8 helmets, some don’t. We just have road affect public perception? In some European countries, the muter question you wish me to bikes, all purchased at yard sales, fun. Overall I think CM is neither fault is always on the bigger vehicle. address, or other comments, and all are perfectly in tune and a positive or negative influence on W.A.: Read the citizen comments If a bike hits a pedestrian, it is the please send them to lou@ ready to ride. My winter bike, a commuting. I see many more red whenever any bicycle-related story cyclist’s fault. If a car hits a bike, cyclingutah.com. Stumpjumper, cost me $35. It has a light, stop sign and other traffic laws appears on the television news or in it is the driver’s fault. In Germany, GMC Yukon faceplate mounted on ignored by drivers and cyclists other the newspaper. There is a frightening all streets are “Complete Streets”. the handlebar. When it’s snowing I than Critical Mass riders. It just amount of hatred and anger directed say, “Honey, I’m taking the Yukon gives the participants a chance to at what I call Captain Underpants. to work”. In winter I wear an old ride together and have fun. These are club riders, the fair-weath- snowboard helmet and ski goggles. er, weekend warriors wearing bright I also picked up some waterproof/ C.U.: I hear a lot of people say that costumes. They are despised and repellant pants, jackets and gloves. more bike lanes and segregated bike that hatred is sometimes directed I use a pair of studded tires that a paths would more likely change my way. Why? Because a certain library patron donated to me. them from driving a car to riding a percentage of the group are arro- During the summer, I ditch the bike to work. Is this a prime reason gant, completely ignoring all traffic helmet, and ride as close to naked for people not riding to work? ordinances. They’ve flipped me off as I can get. I usually use a back- and yell obscenities at me, a fel- pack to pack my clothes. I ride a W.M.: No, they don’t want to ride low cyclist. They are highly visible, variety of bikes, all being various to work. They think it is danger- good for their safety, but bad due mountain bikes costing me as little ous. It IS NOT dangerous! Most to the misbehavior of the few. Due as $10. I have mounted Armadillo people aren’t going to ride in rain, to the stunning amount of hatred Nimbus tires on most of the bikes. snow, or 100 degree heat, no matter expressed on local comment boards, These tires do not get flats. I love to how many bike lanes or segregated I feel safer rider in my civilian ride the Jordan River Parkway, the bike paths there are. Location is a clothing. Visibility and appearance bicyclist’s nightmare for goat head huge factor. I chose to live where I are important, but behavior is far thorns, and no flats. can bike to get around as opposed more important. I’m almost start- to most people who choose to live ing to believe that a safety course C.U.: William, your long hair and based on car use. and bicycle operator licenses are “homeless” appearance on your bike required. have caused you a little harassment. R.P.: Bike lanes are not the reason I also hear you were the first critical for not commuting. R.P.: My wife Bonnie is convinced mass rider to receive a ticket. that she gets more space when she is C.U.: We currently have the most in civilian clothes and not wearing a W.A.: The police officer admit- bike friendly administration in the helmet. My experience agrees. ted in court he singled me out due history of Salt Lake. What are 3 to my appearance, which helped things that must be done for this C.U.: William, you have sent many in dismissal of the ticket from administration to successfully claim comments from the KSL comment the Critical Mass ride. Judge Gill to make SLC more bike friendly? board to the MBAC. What is the recently visited the library and told importance of image of cyclists in me he still remembers the case and W.A.: Education is number one the public eye? How does this affect the police officer’s statement. The for both bicyclists and motorists. our rights and safety on the road? last time I went to a bicycle advi- Personally I believe the effort is 18 cycling utah.com JUNE 2008 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY Salt Lake City Utah County SOUTHERN NORTHERN WASATCH Guthrie Bicycle American Fork/Lehi 803 East 2100 South Bike Barn UTAH UTAH FRONT Salt Lake City, UT 84106 201 E. State St. Logan Davis County (801) 484-0404 Lehi, UT 84043 guthriebike.com (801) 768-0660 Brian Head Joyride Bikes Bountiful [email protected] Hyland Cyclery Brian Head Resort Mountain 65 S. Main St. Bountiful Bicycle Center 3040 S. Highland Drive Trek Bicycles of American Fork Bike Park Logan, UT 84321 2482 S. Hwy 89 356 N. Meadow Lane Salt Lake City, UT 84106 329 S. 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FILM review Mechanic's Corner "Seasons" Showcases Freeride Talent To Tube, or Not to Tube? By Tom Jow sible by a rim strip and valve combination that seals By James Kirk ing. But mostly the segment comes the rim spoke holes and provides an airtight bead seat. off as him telling the audience (and At the turn of the century one of the hottest new Therefore, any UST tire can then be used. More often I saw the new Collective film his sponsors) over and over that he’s technologies was the tubeless tire system. Now, it seems though, a standard tube tire is used with a liquid sealant “Seasons” last month. The film not too old for this kid’s stuff. to be all but forgotten. Unlike many components, there inside. premiered at Brewvie’s in Salt Lake The “Awww Shucks” part of are just not that many new developments to be made to The benefits of a tubeless conversion kit are many. to a packed house. For those of you movie consists of Steve Smith being keep this performance enhancer in the limelight. In fact, First, it provides all the performance enhancements of who don’t know, The Collective is shuttled by his mom in Vancouver many mountain bikes come equipped with tubeless com- a tubeless tire system at a much lower cost. Second, the a group of filmmakers and freerid- BC. Steve is one of Canada’s young- patible components and their owners don’t know it. As wheels are much lighter weight if used with sealant and ers who have united to produce est up and coming downhill stars. salespeople, sometimes we even forget to mention it. But a tube type tire. Finally, puncture resistance is increased mountain biking films of the highest His mom truly believes that every using a tubeless tire system can increase the performance with the sealant and seating the bead is often easier. caliber. “The Collective and “Roam” shuttle ride up is one step closer to and enjoyment of our rides. There are two distinct types Tubeless conversion kits also have own their draw- were their last 2 films; both of these achieving her son’s goal of world of tubeless systems available today. backs. Installing or removing the sealant can be messy. were received with rave reviews. championship. This mom rocks In order to create a tubeless tire system, an airtight Latex based sealants are prone to drying out, needing to “Seasons”, their latest film, details every bit as hard as anyone else in seal was needed in the rim bed. Mavic accomplished this be “refreshed every couple months or so. Similar to UST 7 top freeriders and downhillers this movie! by developing a method of installing the spokes from the tubeless, initial inflation and sealing can sometimes be a throughout the 4 seasons. Honestly, Matt Hunter’s huge 75 foot gap hub side of the rim, leaving the inner rim bed completely challenge. Tire selection is reduced due to manufacturers I was expecting the worst. I’ve seen is the icing on the cake. This jump sealed. The rim bead seat was also redesigned to provide recommendations. just about every freeride/downhill is by far one of the burliest things an airtight seal and Universal System Tubeless (UST) Replacing tires is often a task that no one wants film that has come out since the I’ve seen done on a bike. It made was born. The tire companies Hutchinson and Michelin to do. New tires are not nearly as glamorous as a new sport was invented. I’ve grown the movie. The segment gets killed designed special tires that use a stronger bead wire to shock. But look at the stacks of tires in any race truck however by Matt proclaiming the very tired and discouraged with withstand the increased stress of the airtight bead seal. and you will see how important tires are to performance. virtues of ripping up singletrack on a the genre. I expected just another In addition, the UST tire has a layer of rubber inside the The correct tire and the benefits of tubeless could be just MTV style flick depicting full-face motorcycle. Yea, whatever Matt… what you need to put a little excitement into your riding. The Mt Psychosis downhill race casing to complete the air containment. helmets, body armor, skidding down Ten years later, what’s next? Road tubeless. is a 4000’ all singletrack descent. Why go tubeless? The benefits of tubeless tires hills and hitting jumps to a cheesy The film spends a few minutes include lower rolling resistance, greater traction and less metal and rap soundtrack, but this is Tips for Tubeless a “Collective” film, it should be dif- showing us the magnitude of the punctures. Without a tube, the rider can use lower tire • Follow the manufacturers recommendations and ferent, right? I was surprised. It was race and how difficult it is to even pressure with less risk of pinch flats. With lower pres- instructions. a film about dudes sliding downhill finish. The record time is just under sure, the tire contact patch is larger which provides more and dirt jumping but nonetheless it 13 minutes. Hearing the top riders in traction. The rolling resistance is decreased because with • Upon initial inflation, lubricate tire beads with soapy was presented in a very fresh, satis- the world complain about enduring the lower tire pressure because the tire deforms and rolls water. Use as little pressure as necessary to seat the bead fying way. more than 6 minutes of effort was over more objects instead of being deflected. and wear safety glasses. The film opens with Steve Peat worth a chuckle. However, benefits do not come without cost. • When using sealant, immediately after seating the recollecting on his past 3 World cup The personalized segments end Upgrading to a UST wheel set with tires will cost sev- beads, shake the tire horizontally to better distribute the wins and how he’ll attempt to stay with Thomas Vanderham in his eral hundred dollars. Weight is always an issue on a liquid. on top this year. Several minutes of own personally constructed jump bicycle, especially when it comes to wheels. A tubeless • Start with initial pressure 5psi less than with tubes. “Peaty” sliding through the English paradise. The viewer watches as he wheel set is of comparable weight, but the tubeless tire Decrease slowly until comfortable or you reach 30psi. mud at mach speeds gave me a new calculates how much speed he needs is a little heavier than its non-tubeless counterpart with Inadequate pressure leads to pinch flats and decreased respect for downhill racing and the to clear a massive step-up. The tube. Installation can be frustrating if the tire does not control. expertise required to stay at the front speed ends up being faster than he inflate right away. Also, air pressure of approximately • When performing repairs, unlock as few tire beads as of the game. can pedal, yet somehow he stomps 60psi is needed to seat the bead completely; not an easy necessary. That means one. Cam McCaul is up next execut- the landing. task without a floor pump or compressed air. Finally, the • Inspect tire casings, treads and inflation pressure ing insane tricks. We see him ride The film wraps up with the tire is still subject to punctures from sharp objects, and often through his neighborhood down the Crankworx competition in Whistler. pinch flats can still occur if the tire pressure is too low. • Tubeless conversion for Cyclocross. wrong side of the street at mach Crankworx in Whistler is the Instead of pinching a tube, the tire will have two punc- speed. We then see his trick to Superbowl of freeriding. All the best tures in it. learning all those absurdly, difficult show up. The scene concludes with A lower cost alternative to UST tubeless is a tubeless Tom works at Wild Rose Sports in Salt Lake stunts. Cam has built a huge tower all the major characters of the movie conversion kit. While Bontrager manufactures a kit for City. He has done sales, repairs, race team support in his backyard which he uses to riding A-line and Karate monkey in its own brand, the most popular conversion kit is made and bicycle fitting for nearly 30 years. get enough speed to jump into his a high speed, super-tight gravy train by NoTubes.com. The tubeless conversion is made pos- backyard pool. The piece is followed of the worlds most skilled riders. by the contrast of Darren Barrecloth All in all I liked it. It was a fun jumping into a chilly, Canadian lake, movie and it surprisingly enough got the film. This is how cycling films sporting a wetsuit to tolerate the me stoked to ride. That’s the goal of are supposed to be made. It’s well cold. most bike porn, right? The cinema- worth the price of the DVD. You’ll The cinematography really starts tography was the best I’ve ever seen watch it over and over. to shine in the Cam’s segment. The in an action sports movie. I was Collective has mastered the art of bummed by the unashamed depen- James Kirk is an ex bike shop zip-line filming. The makers of the dence on engines and bike pushing guy turned computer guy. Find film will construct a hanging high to accomplish just about everything him at mountainbikesaltlake. tension line over whatever section in this film. Cycling is about pedal- of trail they want to film. A camera- ing right? Anyway, enough of my Find out more about man is then rigged to the line to film soapbox, Seasons is an outstand- "Seasons" at www.thecollective- the riders at high speed, up close for ing film documenting freeride and film.com. long sections of trail. It translates downhill racing at its cutting edge. the feeling of riding so much better The sound tracking was pleasing What’s on your mind? than stationary filming locations. It’s and appropriate rather than irritat- mountain bike footage like you’ve ing. Scenic locations weren’t used Send your feedback and never seen it before. to carry the film but rather a mix of letters to the The next segment is Andrew great interviews, technically stun- Shandro reflecting on his legacy in ning footage and the world’s best editor to: Downhill and freeride mountain bik- riders doing their thing is what made [email protected]

IMBA’s 2008 World Summit to be to where trails are given equal weight with streets and utilities in new development," said Mountain Trails held in Park City in June Foundation founder and IMBA Board Member Tom Mountain biking enthusiasts from around the globe Clyde. "Practically all of the trail system is on private will gather in Park City, Utah, June 18-21 for the 2008 land, and now there is almost a competition among the IMBA World Summit. IMBA Summits bring mountain development community to see who can build the best biking advocates, land managers, ski resort profession- trails. This is because an active trails community got als, trailbuilders, tourism officials and the bike industry behind the cause." together for collaboration, planning and celebration. The 2008 IMBA Summit will be open to the public, "We could not be more excited about the location and will feature advocacy seminars, trailbuilding work- of our 2008 gathering," says IMBA executive director shops, networking, great food, parties, celebrity guest Mike Van Abel. "Park City is a model trails community speakers and some big surprises. Topics will include and IMBA's host club, the Mountain Trails Foundation, the economic power of trails, sustainable trailbuilding, is also a model of shared-use leadership, with non- liability and risk management, urban trail networks, motorized groups coming together to create amazing building club capacity and much more. trails and maybe more important, a tight-knit trails IMBA's most recent Summit attracted more than community." 400 delegates from 17 nations for three days of semi- "Park City was losing its trails to rapid develop- nars and discussions in Whistler, BC. A compendium ment. In the course of a couple of years, we went from of online resources can be found at IMBA's website trails being an after-thought in the planning process (imba.com). 20 cycling utah.com JUNE 2008

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Eric Ellis; UtahMountainBiking.com 0:54:08 Sport/Expert 16-18 4. Dale Hutchings; UtahMountainBiking.com 2:10:18 Beg Men 30-39 Cooling 1:32:52 7. Andre Gonzalez; Canyon Bicycles 2. Jake Carroll 0:59:52 1. Logan Phippin; Kuhl Scott 1:37:30 1:42:44 Single-Speed 8. Gary Porter; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 1. John Rose 0:46:50 4 Denny Kalar; Cole Sport 1:37:21 3. Michael Buhler; Infinite Cycles 1:00:10 2. Tanner Cottle; Porcupine/Specalized 1:39:29 5. Brandon Whiteley 1:45:57 1. Cary Smith; Hoback Sports/Powerbar 1:21:34 9. Jeff Ure; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 2. Derek Ransom; UtahMountainBiking.com 5. Patrick Batten; Wind driven Blinds 1:41:59 4. Darren L. Stirland; UtahMountainBiking. 3. Danny Van Wagoner; UtahMountainBiking. Beg Men 40+ 2. Carman Espinoza; Dharma Wheels Cyclery 10. Clyde Done; Ffkr/sbo P/b Tour of Utah 0:47:31 Sport Women com 1:02:39 com 1:45:09 1. Jim Jackson; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:21:20 1:31:11 Junior 3. Matt Brown 0:48:06 1. Whitney Pogue; Revolution 1:04:31 5. 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James Crawford; Binghams/north Shore Beginner 16-18 4. Matt Collier; Racer’s Cycle Service 1:48:43 3. Brent Pontius; Junction City Cyclists 1:49:56 5. Josh Elston; Autoliv 1:13:35 1. Katie Nighorn 1:01:38 4. Tyler Margetts; UtahMountainBiking.com 8. Karsten Shumway; Spin Cycling 1. John Burton; JoRide/EK Ekcessories 0:52:58 5. Denmark Jensen; UtahMountainBiking. 4. Ryan Blaney; Kuhl/Scott 1:53:00 Spt Men 19-29 2. Shae Johansen; Racers Cycle Service 1:02:55 1:35:30 9. Justin Bingham; Binghams/northshore 2. Skyler Hancock; UtahMountainBiking.com com 1:51:07 5. Brandon Cross; Guthrie Bicycles 1:53:01 1. Stephen Brown; UtahMountainBiking.com 3. Shauna Powell 1:16:45 5. Garrett H. Kener; Mad Dog Cycles 1:35:49 10. Alan Stettler; American Radd 0:57:01 Spt Men 40+ Exp Men 30-39 1:38:18 4. Kristine Eccles 1:17:07 Spt Men 30-34 Cat 4 Female 3. Joseph Moffitt; Mad Dog Cycles 0:58:54 1. Jay Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:45:44 1. Justin Wilson; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 2. 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Jillian Gardner; Pcim 1:07:25 5. Jim L. White; KUHL/Scott USA 1:39:20 2. Ashleigh Cramer; Racer’s Cycle Service 1:24:03 GaryFisher 1:51:47 4. Paz Ortiz; Porcupine 1:49:05 Spt Men 30-34 6. Kris Vincent; Ski Utah Cycling Team 2. Greg Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 1:11:36 Spt Men 35-39 Clydesdale Women 35+ 5. Drew Neilson; Wimmer’s/Logan Race Club 1. Aaron Smith; Racer’s Cycle Service 1:30:16 Cat 3 Male 3. Eric M. Rose; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:12:41 1. Michael Raemisch; OSG 1:30:41 1. Jonathan Rose; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1. Dot Verbrugge; Mad Dog Cycles 1:07:11 1:57:09 2. Lance Christiansen; Wimmer’s/Logan Race 1. Gary Swain; Velocity Cyclists/canyon Bicyc Exp Men 19-29 2. Stephen L. Hales; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 0:57:36 2. Heather L. Hemmingway-Hales; Revolution/ Exp Men 40+ Club 1:30:39 2. Brian Boudreau; Dare 1. Ryan Krusemark; Kuhl/Scott 2:07:34 1:31:09 2. Greg Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 1:02:19 Peak Fasteners 1:09:47 1. Fred Porter; Kuhl/Scott 1:51:23 3. Justin Jensen; Revolution/DNA 1:34:36 3. Samuel Moore; Porcupine Cycling 2. Brian(25) Tolbert; KUHL/Scott USA 2:10:39 3. Greg Larson; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1:33:00 3. Aaron (23) Mullins 1:04:40 3. Tonya Hutchison 1:10:35 2. Daren Cottle; Porcupine/Specialized Racing 4. Jared Richards; Mad Dog Cycles 1:40:40 4. Connor O’leary; Velosport Racing 3. Brandon Cross; Guthrie/Rawbean 2:12:14 4. Denmark Jensen; UtahMountainBiking. 4. Jeff Rose 1:06:51 4. Jolene Nosack; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:52:06 5. Mike Oblad; Ellsworth/Hyland Cyclery 1:40:45 5. Todd Taft; Ski Utah Cycling Team 4. Ryan M. Blaney; Kuhl/Scott 2:14:41 com 1:35:49 5. Russell Meeks 1:08:35 1:10:59 3. Mark Skarpohl; Wimmer’s 1:53:55 Spt Men 35-39 6. Cameron Candelaria; Ski Utah Cycling Team 5. Jason Smith; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 2:16:05 5. Thomas Hatch; Wimmers 1:37:59 Exp Men 19-29 5. Tasha Keyes; Racers Cycle Service 1:11:45 4. Bob (10) Saffell; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 1. Stephen L. Hales; Revolution/Peak Fasteners 7. 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Bicycles on UTA’s FrontRunner Commuter Rail Advocacy

Bicycle commuting is good business. It reduces the number of auto- mobile trips to and from work while promoting clean air, easing conges- New State Bicycling Laws Around the Country tion and creating more livable communities. With gas prices skyrocketing, By Charles Pekow portion of the state’s federal high- And New Mexico put the bur- and the recent opening of the Utah Transit Authority’s commuter rail train way money go for bikepath devel- den on parents. All legal guardians FrontRunner, a renewed interest has been spurred in coordinating bicycles opment, bike safety and accom- Though nothing is happening in became responsible to ensure that with public transit. Here’s a guide to help navigate the system: Utah or Idaho, by the end of May, modating bicycles on mass transit. FrontRunner trains, which run from Ogden to Salt Lake City, have nine states have enacted bicycle Hawaii’s legislature also adopted a minors wear helmets when rid- three cars per train. Unlike TRAX, FrontRunner bike riders are not safety legislation since the 2006 policy encouraging, but not requir- ing bikes. Anyone renting bikes to required to stand with their bicycles. There are tie-downs next to the elections. State legislatures have ing, counties to use federal design minors must also supply a helmet, southern door on each car for both the protection of passengers, and enacted laws in 2007 and 2008 guidance on integrating bicycling though they can charge a “reason- their bikes. In the near future, UTA is working to expand FrontRunner’s ranging from increasing the respon- into transportation infrastructure. bicycle carrying capacity. Currently, there are bike racks at each of the sibilities of motorists and cyclists A big issue this year concerns able” fee. But four other states seven FrontRunner stations, and UTA will also be adding 30 bike lockers to handling federal money and add- giving bicyclists a yard of leeway. defeated helmet legislation, which is throughout the system. Bicycle lockers can currently be rented with a one- ing safety provisions, according to Tennessee, Illinois and Maine still pending in two others. time refundable key deposit of $65 and an annual rental fee of $10. The the State Traffic Safety Legislation required drivers who overtake Wyoming enacted a provision lockers completely enclose the bicycle protecting it from the elements and database maintained by the National bicycles keep at least three feet from hiding it from view. Lockers are available on a first come first serve basis. Conference of State Legislatures. them. A similar rule is pending in sure to enrage some high-speed To be put on the waiting list for bike lockers, please contact Pat Dierks at States mainly put new responsi- California. (In Illinois, the same bicyclists when it forbade them from [email protected] or 801-287-2062. bilities on cyclists or drivers instead legislation allows bicyclists to signal using a road in the presence of an UTA is also studying the possibility of a bike storage facility at Salt of starting new safety programs or a right turn by right arm extension in Lake Central Station at the Intermodal Hub. adding funding. addition to the traditional left hand adjacent bike path. For more information visit www.rideuta.com. Colorado proved an exception. move.) NCSL reported bills still pending Last year, it started a “share the Washington state took a different before 13 legislatures (including road” license plate non-commercial approach: it added bicycle safety some of those above and the District auto owners can buy for a $50 spe- as a topic in drivers education cur- cialty plate fee and a $25 tax-deduct- riculum. of Columbia)ranging banning talk- ible contribution to a Share the Road And while those states dealt with ing on a cellphone while riding Education Fund, earmarked for motorist responsibilities, California a bicycle to requiring highways safety education of motorists , bicy- dealt with cyclists’ responsibilities. to include adequate shoulders for clists and officials in bike safety and The state now requires bicyclists to other crash prevention and related use lights and reflectors while riding cyclists and clarifying exactly how activities. The program will continue on sidewalks and bikepaths at night. to define a bicycle (such as exclud- 6. BEN D’HULST; Park City Jeep - Goble Knee Cl 8. aaron olsen; FFKR/SBO P/B Tour of Utah next year if 3,000 motorists buy a Previous law required them only for ing tricycles). But no one even 7. David MELLON; KUHL/Scott 9. CLINT CARTER; Ski Utah Cycling Team plate this year. street riding. And the law requiring 8. Patrick FASSE; Ski Utah Cycling Team 10. Todd Taft; Ski Utah Cycling Team dropped a bike safety bill in the hop- 9. NATE THOMAS; Park City Jeep - Goble Knee Cl Cat 1-2-3 Female And while it didn’t provide any reflectors on pedals was modified to 10. Evan Hepner; Contender Bicycles 1. Kirsten Kotval; PCIM state money, the busy Hawaii legis- include shoe/ankle reflective mate- per in either Utah or Idaho, accord- Masters 55+ Male 2. Laura HOWAT; Ski Utah Cycling Team 1. gary simmons; Bountiful Mazda 3. Melissa McDaniel; PCIM lature passed a law guaranteeing a rial. ing to the database. 2. Bill Cutting; Ski Utah Cycling Team 4. Tiffany Pezzulo; PCIM 3. Norman Frye; Ski Utah Cycling Team 5. Colby Tanner ; Spin Cycle Racing 2:53:37 7. Michael Adams ; C4 2:51:11 3. Gary Powers; Spincycle 5. Laura PATTEN; Ski Utah Cycling Team 4. Russell Parry; North Shore Cc/team Bingham Sm 6. Sam Todd ; Porcupine Cycling 2:53:37 8. Jeff Clawson ; Canyon Bicycles Draper 2:51:11 4. Henry Ebell; Canyon Bicycles of Salt Lake 6. Lori Frandsen; Intermountain Financial 5. John Miner 7. Dustin Thiel ; Porcupine 2:53:47 9. Jerald Hunsaker ; Bountiful Mazda 2:51:11 5. Phil PATTISON; Team INERTIA 7. Chantel THACKERAY; PCIM 6. Alan Griffey; Binghams Northshore 8. Kevin Wilde ; Porcupine / Specialized Racing 2:54:02 10. Jamie Longe ; Canyon Bicycles 2:51:11 Masters 45+ Male 8. Kelsey WITHROW; PCIM 7. Russell Thompson; Bountiful Mazda 9. James Crawford ; Binghams/North Shore 2:54:12 Master Men 55+ 1. John MCKONE; X-Men, The 9. Leslie Cooper; Intermountain Financial/ JR Sm 8. Jared Eborn; Porcupine Cycling 10. Seth Gunderson ; Salt Sea Pirates 2:54:52 1. Gary Simmons ; Bountiful Mazda 3:14:11 2. Glen Adams; Porcupine/Specialized Racing 10. Kristi MCILMOIL; Wasatch Women’s Cycling Club 9. Tyler Wilhelmsen; Guthrie Race Club Cat 5 Men 2. Jim Gilland ; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 3:15:32 3. Gary Swain; Canyon Bicycles Masters Wm 10. James Arnold; Apple Cycling Group 1. David Coates ; Canyon 1:39:32 3. Bob Marcinko ; ICE/Rocky Mountain Sugery Center 3:31:34 4. Donald ARMSTRONG; PaulTracy.com 1. Margaret Douglass; Ski Utah Cycling Team Cat 5b Male 2. Randy Anderson 1:39:57 Junior Men 5. StevenP Lewis; Canyon Bicycles SLCC 1. Tony Anstine; Logan Race Club 3. Darrel Byerly 1:39:57 1. Julian Fowkes ; ski utah 2:06:18 6. Clyde DONE; FFKR/SBO P/B Tour of Utah Xzude Bear Lake Classic Road Race, UCA Points 2. Ryan Lemone; Team Dialogue 4. Forest Dramis ; Peaked Sports 1:40:14 1. Sam Knight ; Elko Velo 2:20:55 7. Mark Schaefer; PaulTracy.com 3. Mike Walkenhorst; Team Inertia 5. Tony Anstine 1:40:34 2. Stefan Naylor ; Advanced Dental 2:21:08 8. Terry MCGINNIS; Ski Utah Cycling Team Series, May 17, 2008, Bear Lake, Utah 4. Casey Marker; Team Excelerator 6. JD Byerly 1:40:38 3. Andrew Hale ; Bistro 3:21:07 9. Jeff CLAWSON; Canyon Bicycles Draper Cat1/2/3 Female 5. Eric Gardiner; Utah State University 7. Michael Kooreman 1:40:53 Junior Women 10. Nathan TIMMS; Spin Cycle Racing 1. Kirsten Kotval; Pcim 6. Austin Tanner 8. Mike Pimm ; Fitzgeralds bicycles 1:43:34 1. Krystal Taylor 3:21:22 Masters 35+ Male 2. Karen Appleby-Krieg; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 7. John Rabenau 9. Casey Marker ; Team Excelerator 1:43:54 Cat1/2/3 Women 1. Christopher BEST; Pacific Sunset Velo/Pac Sun Ve 3. Melissa Mcdaniel; Pcim 8. Will Hanson; Team Inertia 10. Eric Gardiner ; Logan Race Club 1:44:56 1. Kris Walker ; Bountiful Mazda 3:12:06 2. Stan PRICE; VeloCity Cyclists/Canyon Bicyc 4. Chantel Thackeray; Pcim 9. Jerry Bergosh; Bcc Racing Master Men 35+ 2. Kelly Crawford ; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 3:14:29 3. Michael HANSEEN; Salt Lake City Cycling (SLCC) 5. Jamie Leake; Intermountain Financial/jr Smi 10. Craig Willis Lrc 1. Scott Allen ; Canyon Bicycles 4:12:16 3. kelsey Withrow ; PCIM 3:15:52 4. John MCKONE; X-Men, The 6. Kelly Crawford; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team Cat 4 Male 2. Mark Zimbelman ; Bountiful Mazda 4:12:23 4. Kirsten Kotval ; PCIM 3:17:40 5. Glen Adams; Porcupine/Specialized Racing 7. Kelsey Withrow; Pcim 1. Jeremy Clay; Ski Utah Cycling Team 3. Bruce Bilodeau ; Canyon Bicycles 4:16:07 Cat 4 Women 6. Andre Gonzalez; Canyon Bicycles 8. Lori Frandsen; Intermountain Financial 2. John Thomas; Porcupine 4. Andre Gonzalez ; Canyon Bicycles 4:20:08 1. Alison Frye ; Ski Utah Cycling Team 1:45:21 7. Jeremy SMITH; Ski Utah Cycling Team 9. Kelly Dailey; Bountiful Mazda 3. Tyler Riedesel Cyclesmith/ University of Utah 5. Brian Schilling ; Fitzgerald’s Bicycles 4:22:20 2. Alisha Welsh 1:52:28 8. UNKNOWN RIDER 10. Kristi Mcilmoil; Intermountain Financial/jr Smi 4. Sean Fessenden; 6. Mark Llinares ; Norwood Paragon 4:23:52 3. Breanne Nalder ; Ski Utah Cycling Team 1:52:14 9. Mike Cooper; VeloCity Cyclist/ Canyon Bicyc Pro/1/2 Male 5. Kirk Minor; Ski Utah Cycling Team 7. Jon Gallagher ; Cole Sport 4:28:02 4. Jamie Carter ; Ski Utah Cycling Team 1:55:59 10. UNKNOWN RIDER 1. Mike Sohm; Porcupine/specialized Racing 6. Ken Webster; Spin Racing Master Men 45+ 5. Jill Damman ; Hoback Sports 1:57:11 Juniors 17-18 Mixed 2. Luis Alejandro Zamudio; American R.a.d.d. Presented by 7. Shane Dunleavy; Ski Utah Cycling Team 1. John McKone ; X Men 2:45:13 7. Diane Evans ; Bountiful Mazda 1:59:22 1. Bruce HOFFMAN; American RADD 3. Todd Hageman; Binghams/northshore 8. Taylor Eisenhart; Ffkr/sbo P/b Tour of Utah 2. Mark Schaefer ; PaulTracy.com 2:45:40 8. Anna Podgorney ; ICE/Rocky Mountain Surgery 2:02:57 2. Chase Pinkham; Ski Utah Cycling Team 4. Mark Skarpohl; Canyon Bicycles Slc 9. James Crawford; Binghams/north Shore 3. Donald Armstrong ; PaulTracy.com 2:50:51 9. Andrea Richardson ; ICE Rock Mtn Surgery 2:05:24 3. UNKNOWN RIDER 5. Marc Yap; Park City Jeep - Goble Knee Cl 10. Terry Stone; Spin Cycle Racing 4. Gary Gardiner ; Bountiful Mazda 2:50:41 10. Nancy Alcabes ; Ski Utah Cycling Team 2:05:31 4. Bobby Cannon; Canyon Bicycles/SLCC 6. Ben D’hulst; Park City Jeep - Goble Knee Cl Cat 4 Female 5. Clyde Done ; FFKR/SBO P/B Tour of Utah 2:51:11 Master Women 5. Julian Fowkes; ski utah 7. Gardie Jackson; American R.a.d.d. Presented by 1. Shanna Matheson; Ski Utah Cycling Team 6. Gary Porter ; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 2:51:11 1. Ellen Guthrie ; Spin Cycle 1:57:41 Juniors 13-14 Mixed 8. Ryan Barrett; Park City Jeep - Goble Knee Cl 2. Breanne Nalder; Ski Utah Cycling Team 1. Taylor Eisenhart; FFKR/SBO P/B Tour of Utah 9. Patrick Fasse; Ski Utah Cycling Team 3. Jamie Carter; Ski Utah Cycling Team Juniors 10-12 Mixed 10. Thomas Nelson; American R.a.d.d. Presented by 4. Anna Podgorney; Ice/rocky Mountain Surgery 1. Gianni Kennard Master Male 5. Diane Evans; Bountiful Mazda 2. Jenna Gardner; PCIM 1. Gary Simmons; Bountiful Mazda 6. Alison Frye; Ski Utah Cycling Team 3. Erik Stenquist; Canyon Bicycles - Draper 2. Gary Powers; Spincycle 7. Holly Magleby; Apple Cycling Team Cat 5 Male 3. Frans Berghoff; Utah Velo Club 8. Audra Jeske; Utah Velo 1. Tyler Smith; FFKR/Sports Base Online P/B To 4. Norman Mecham; Logan Race 9. Bev Ronnow; Ffkr 2. Inacio Lopez 5. Patrick English; Porcupine 10. Kris Vincent; Ski Utah Cycling Team 3. Daniel Stites 6. William Webster; Lander Cycling Cat 3 Male 4. Matt Larson; Sugarhouse Cycling Club 7. Jim Gilland; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 1. Drew Neilson; Logan Race Club 5. dave benson; epo 8. Bradley Rich; Canyon Bikes Salt Lake City 2. Lance Christiansen; Healthy Choice / Gobal Knee Cl 6. richard slabinski; Porcupine 9. Chip Williams; Lander Cycling 3. Spencer Debry; Ski Utah 7. Paul LaStayo 10. Alan Stockland 4. Aaron Rennert; Spin Cycle Racing 8. Steven MASON; BCC Racing Master Male 5. Clint Carter; Ski Utah Cycling Team 9. Phillip Pattison; Team Inertia 1. Gary Swain; Canyon Bicycles 6. Todd Taft; Ski Utah Cycling Team 10. Aaron Luptak; Ski Utah Cycling 2. Donald Armstrong; Paultracy.com 7. Jake Pantone; Biker’s Edge/destination Homes Cat 4 Male 3. Jerald Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda 8. Jason Preston; the Fan Cycling 1. Tyler Riedesel; Cyclesmith/ University of Utah 4. Caig Sorensen; Logan Race Club- Healthychoice 9. Jared Inouye; Biker’s Edge/destination Homes 2. Rob Brasher; Spin Cycle Racing 5. Mark Chrysler; Dare 10. Aaron Olsen; Ffkr/sbo P/b Tour of Utah 3. Zack BUTTERFIELD; Canyon Bicycles Draper 6. Alan Takemori 4. Andrew Love 7. Bob Walker; Bountiful Mazda 5. Nathan TIMMS; Spin Cycle Racing 8. Ken Yonemura; Ski Utah Cycling Team Garden Creek Gap Road Race, UCA Series, 6. Todd Neumarker; Porcupine Cycling 9. Ken Louder; Ffkr/sbo P/b Tour of Utah Pocatello, Idaho, May 24, 2008 10. Farrell Spackman 7. seth bradley; American RADD p/b agel Pro/1/2 Men Master Male 8. Erik Harrington; RMCC/Cyclesmith 1. Luis Alejandro Zamudio ; American R.A.D.D. presented by Agel. 4:50:28 1. Scott Allen; Canyon Bicycles 9. UNKNOWN RIDER 2. Billy Demong ; American R.A.D.D. presented by Agel 4:54:24 2. Andre Gonzalez; Canyon Bicycles 10. Shane DUNLEAVY; Ski Utah Cycling Team 3. Kris Lunning ; Fitzgeralds 4:58:35 3. Jeff Rasch; Wright/park City Rides Cat 4 Female 4. Bryson Perry ; American R.A.D.D. presented by Agel 4:58:44 4. Bruce Bilodeau; Canyon Bicycles 1. Diane Evans; Bountiful Mazda 5. Todd Hageman ; Binghams/Northshore 4:58:44 5. Mark Miller; Canyon Bicycles/draper 2. Jillian Gardner; PCIM 6. Sam Krieg ; Park City JEEP Sienna 4:59:49 6. Steven P Lewis; Canyon Bicycles Slcc 3. JAMIE CARTER; Ski Utah Cycling Team 7. Benjamin D’Hulst ; Park City JEEP 4:59:59 7. Mark Llinares; Norwood Paragon 4. Juel IVERSON; Canyon Bicycles 8. Gardie Jackson ; American R.A.D.D. presented by Agel 5:14:05 8. Shawn Haran; Canyon Bicycles-slc 5. Melanie Helm; JR Smith Coaching/Intermountai 9. Norman Bryner ; Canyon Bicycles of SLC 5:26:40 9. Shane Evertsen 6. Shanna Matheson; Ski Utah Cycling Team Cat 3 Men 10. John Mcilmoil 7. Heather Nielson; Colavita AZ 1. Chase Pinkham ; Ski Utah Cycling Team 4:08:15 Junior Male 8. Christie Johnson; White Pine 2. Jess Dear ; RMCC Cyclesmith 4:08:21 1. John Burton; Joyride Bikes 9. Kara Harris; Ski Utah Cycling 3. Robert McGovern ; ICE/ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER. 4:08:21 Junior Male 10. Kris Vincent; Ski Utah Cycling Team 4. Jared Inouye ; BIKER’S EDGE/DESTINATION HOMES 4:08:26 1. Sam Trop; Spin Cycle Racing Cat 3 Male 5. Taylor Hansen ; Scott Machinery 4:08:26 2. Joseph Knowles; Taylor 1. Connor OLEARY 6. Spencer deBry ; Ski Utah 4:08:33 Junior Female 2. Gary Swain; Canyon Bicycles 7. Perry Hall ; Wright/Park City Rides 4:08:36 1. Jenna Gardner; Pcim 3. Elliott Smith; Team Inertia Cat 4 Men 2. Krystal Taylor; 4. Eric THOMPSON; Utah Premier-Ski Utah Cycling 1. Erik Harrington ; RMCC/Cyclesmith 2:53:30 Cat 5a Male 5. Samuel MOORE; Canyon Bicycles of Draper 2. David Welsh ; Kuhl/Scott 2:53:30 1. Marc Rosello; Porcupine/canyon Sports 6. Aaron Rennert; Spin Cycle Racing 3. Joshua Hickman ; Wright/Park City Rides 2:53:30 2. Dave Ramsay; Porcupine Cycling 7. Jon SCHOFIELD; Biker’s Edge / Destination Hom 4. Matt Bradley ; American RADD p/b agel 2:53:37 22 cycling utah.com JUNE 2008

Touring Bike Touring in Southern Utah

to leave our car for the 9-10 day trip. I received a positive yes from the Wayne Co. Sheriff’s Department on my first call. So the trip started in Loa. Day one was simply a 27-mile ride into Capitol Reef National park, most of it downhill. We carried in enough food for 2 days, as we were not sure how long we would stay there. We had such a good time, we decided to spend the entire 2nd day at Capitol Reef hiking and trying to avoid sunburn. That is the nature of bike touring, be flexible, and be prepared for a variety of options that We left on this tour on March 6 visiting Kodachrome State Park. are presented to you. On day 3 we 24th and finished on April 1st. I Ranger Mike was most helpful with planned on riding to Boulder, with should have scheduled this trip for our planned day of hiking in the hopes of riding all the way to Calf late April or September, not only for park. Near Bryce National Park, Creek. potentially better weather but also Kodachrome is a gem for those not I had warned my wife that for a larger selection of services. In wanting to deal with the crowds addition, my wife could ignore my of Bryce, or for those in want of Above: Lou traveling on route 12 in Red Canyon (west of Bryce). Riding Boulder Mountain was a summit that deserved respect. It is not a nagging about Boulder Mountain for warmer temperatures. It turned out on the road on this part of route 12 is illegal as bikes must use the bike one more month. However, all of that Kodachrome also had showers trail. At this time of the year there was snow on the bike trail . climb for the uninitiated bike rider. the commercial campgrounds were and would have been a scenic camp- Right: Lou on state road 62 north of Koosharem with Fishlake National It is challenging. It is a beast of a Forest in the background. Photos: Julie Melini climb with a grade that rises for closed in Boulder, 1 of the 2 camp- ing area. approximately 8% for perhaps 8 grounds in Torrey was closed and 2 Be warned that the loop that miles. She ignored my warnings. of the 3 campgrounds in Panguitch we rode is not flat. The Boulder The ride started pleasantly, though were closed. Red Canyon camp- Mountain summit is the highest, but By Lou Melini 333 miles. In addition we hiked for uphill out of Capitol Reef. We then ground was also closed. Fortunately you will encounter two summits of 36 miles at 4 different places along rode through a scenic valley for a for us, the weather for late March 7600 ft., and two at 8300 ft. This is A few people that have read my our bike route. couple of hours to the base of the was great for camping, biking, and high desert country. Escalante and bike touring articles have asked if The route I chose was a loop, real climbing. Within 2 miles of the hiking. Capitol Reef National Park are the Julie and I stop for other activities primarily involving Highway 12, climb I had to strap Julie’s front low spots at 5300’ and 5500’ respec- during our tours. Our recent tours described as one of the 10 most panniers to my rear rack. There were We picked up a few provi- tively. The ride out of Cannonville have averaged 70 miles/day so per- scenic highways in the United several “false summits” along the sions for dinner at a gas station/ to Bryce on day 7 was one of these haps this conjures up thoughts of States. I had ridden this section scenic climb. She rejoiced upon see- natural food store on the way out climbs. Before the steep section long days in the saddle with little as part of a commercial bike tour ing the summit sign, and graciously of Boulder. My wife thoroughly we stopped at a pullout that said time to “smell the roses”. My usual across Southern Utah in 2004. I was accepted the reason for her struggle: enjoyed the views along the scenic “Mossy Cave - 0.4 miles”. We response is “being on a bike is unable to stop and hike the numer- “Summit 9400 ft.”. Needless to say, but narrow Highway 12 en route to would have missed this in a car. The smelling the roses”. Our most recent ous National and State Parks along we pulled into Boulder ready to stay Calf Creek. Traffic was very light short hike featured a small cave with bike tour was in reality a “hiking” the route during that tour in order to there. The only campground “open” given the time of the year, which ice stalactites spanning the cave. We vacation in Southern Utah. We stay with the group. I thought that was a primitive campground 6 miles allowed us to enjoy the scenery and passed Bryce and moved onto Red simply used our bikes to transport this section would make for a great down the Burr Trail. The only “gro- not worry about rubber necking Canyon for some hiking and shel- ourselves to the various venues to self-supported bike tour that would cery” store consisted of a one-aisle tourists in big RV’s. After arrival at ter from a cold wind. We spent the hike. Our bike days ranged from 19 allow me to take time for hiking. stand of food at in-town gas station. Calf Creek we spent the afternoon night in Panquitch, aided the last 7 miles to 55 miles. We rode a total of My first task was to find a place Perfect! hiking to the Lower Falls. miles by a strong tailwind. Calf Creek has limited camping. We camped at the only camp- We obtained one of the last few sites ground open in Panguitch, found available upon arrival in the early out that on Sunday the only grocery afternoon. We were given assur- store is closed and then ran out of ance by the campground host, if the luck with the weather as a snow/ regular campsites were full, that sleet storm blew in shortly after touring cyclists would be accom- setting up our tent. Fortunately a modated in the overflow picnic area. nearby Subway and a café helped He was speaking for himself, and with our food needs. The night not for future hosts. In our limited was tolerable but I had to wrap my touring experiences totaling nearly 2 arm warmers around my gloves months during the past 3 years, Julie for added protection as we exited and I have only had one private Panquitch the next morning. campground hint of turning us away The day finally warmed up when before offering a spot in the “over- we turned onto route 62 for Otter flow” area. Creek State Park. We nearly had the Day 5 had us climb out of Calf flat valley road to ourselves. Otter Creek and ride over several false Creek State Park exists because of summits before the long descent into a large reservoir for fishing. Like Escalante for breakfast. We try to most of the government run camp- take advantage of cafés if they are grounds, one needs to put cash in available ≈15 miles from camp or a pay envelope, though Capitol sooner depending on the weather. Reef would accept checks. Also Most days we simply cook oat- one needs to remember to have $1 meal or make omelets on our camp bills handy, as the fees for our vari- stove. We also were “thrilled” to ous campgrounds were $4, $7, $10 shop in a real grocery store while in and $16. The $16 state park fees Escalante. Despite another 35 miles did include showers. That night the to reach our next campground we temperature plunged. We woke up to decided to load up on provisions find everything frozen, including our not knowing what groceries were liquid soap. As I was heating water available in Cannonville. Escalante for breakfast, our stove clogged. I seemed like a town that knows how had brought a second stove along on to treat and appreciate guests. The this trip, the first time I have done waitress at the café as well as the this, so not a problem. I easily fixed grocery clerk was outstandingly the clogged stove later, but I was friendly. not interested in doing it in the sub- We spent 2 nights at the KOA freezing temperatures. The sky was in Cannonville, a short 10-mile ride clear and within an hour we were to Kodachrome State Park. Hot peeling off layers of clothes. showers, Laundromat and a small We had another pleasant val- pavilion next to our campsite with ley ride with little elevation gain stove top burners for our use made on route 22. We again nearly had this place luxurious. We spent day the road to ourselves save for one JUNE 2008 cycling utah.com 23 truck that just had to lean on the appreciation. Also it doesn’t hurt for touring horn as if we didn’t see it. Traffic traveling bicyclists to spread a little was otherwise surprisingly pleas- friendship to those who we hope- ant and friendly. Our flat ride ended fully never have to need. Cycling in ‘The Other’ Southern Utah in Koosharem with a climb out of the valley eventually reaching the By Tina and Scott Andersen secrets. And, it’s just a 2 ½ hour SR-24 junction. Take Route 24, 8300-foot summit before the down- drive from Provo. giving you some rolling hills and hill ride back to Loa. Ever think of road cycling the The area has several wonderful This is a trip I hope to repeat More photos can be seen here: false flats for your descent back http://gallery.mac.com/meli- summer in Southern Utah? Moab hotels, bed and breakfasts, diners, to your base-camp. You might again, though perhaps late in April cafes, and amazing restaurants. ni#100032 and St. George areas probably want to consider returning to the or mid-September. I want to thank come to mind with their busy The hotels range from quaint to Sheriff Kurt Taylor and Deputy roads, and high summer tempera- extravagant. Your eating options headwaters of the Fremont River a Cathy Grundy for allowing me to tures. Well, maybe you should will range from local Mexican little later in the evening for some leave my car at the Wayne County think again. South Central Utah is fare, and pizza joints, to one of choice fly-fishing. The rivers, courthouse. I hope my donation to an oasis that averages in the high Utah’s ‘5-star’ restaurants, The lakes, and reservoirs of this region the Wayne County Sheriff’s “shop 70’s to mid 80’s for high temp’s Café Diablo. Take your club, team, are kept well stocked with assorted with a cop” will help show my in July and might get up into the or fellow bikers to stay the night choice trout. 90’s for only a week in August. and relax, then in the morning take Ride up through Fremont on Tour de Donut to raise money for Utah Amber The traffic is low and the roads are off for a tough ride up Boulder SR-72 to the summit known to Alert ID nice, in fact you might just be able Mountain, on Utah route 12, to to ride miles without encounter- the town of Boulder. Eat a great the locals as ‘Hogan’s Pass’, and The Rotary Club of American Fork is proud to sponsor the inaugural ing any traffic at all. Elevations lunch perhaps at Hell’s Backbone view the amazing vista which Utah Tour de Donut. Spoofing the concurrently running Tour de France, can start at 5,000 feet and climb café, another great dining secret overlooks Factory Butte, the La the Tour de Donut is a 21-mile circuit style race composed of 3 laps, with up to 10,000 feet, perfect train- recommended by Oprah, then head Sal and Henry Mountains, and a little twist. At the completion of each lap, a rider may eat donuts and ing for your long mountain race back down Boulder Mountain for the San Rafael Swell. Make sure subtract 3 minutes from their overall time for each donut eaten. in the fall. The Loa/Torrey valley a relaxing break with friends and one of your cycling buddies has a There is a 7-mile exhibition lap available for kids or those who don’t sits at approximately 7000 feet. family. want to ride the full race. The tour will be staged from Greenwood camera in their jersey for the many It has great mountain climbs with Try an easy ride and enjoy photo-ops on scenic SR-72. If the Elementary in American Fork, Utah. A t-shirt, donuts and drinks will be frequent wildlife sightings, and the quiet beauty of Capitol Reef provided for all participants. There will be prizes for category winners weather is cooler, drive or stay in even cooler temperatures. There National Park. The park visitor’s and drawings for great prizes provided by tour sponsors. For more infor- are also long fast flats with a nice center provides a wonderful stag- Hanksville and ride SR-95 to Lake mation, visit www.utahtourdedonut.com. Proceeds from the event go to tailwind or challenge yourself with ing area for several choice rides. Powell and back. fund the Utah Amber Alert ID project to help identify missing children. some tough training and take on From easy going to very strenu- The possibilities are endless. a headwind. Where is this great ous. A sustained climb up to the And, it all depends on how you ROAD RACING undiscovered location? Wayne Torrey junction for a late breakfast feel…do you feel tough or do you County, Utah … ‘ground-zero’! or lunch might be a great way to feel strong? There will always be Sohm, Kotval Take Bear Lake Classic Where is Wayne County? burn off some calories, or just get some wind, and there can always Wayne is located on SR-24 in the warmed up. Or ride the width of be some good sustained climb- Road Race heart of South Central Utah. It this national park taking in the is about 30 miles southeast of amazing geological formations, ing. You will leave the county a Richfield. Wayne County fea- water falls, and even some ancient re-energized, stronger, and more Utah and Idaho's finest female rac- tures the communities of Loa, Native American Indian petro- motivated cyclist. Make sure By Ryan Barrett and Karen ers gathered at the start line of the Fremont, Lyman, Bicknell, Torrey, glyphs. cycling in South Central Utah Appleby-Krieg annual Bear Lake Classic Road Race Teasdale, Grover, Caineville, and Another option is to ride up makes it on your bucket list! for one 52-mile lap around the lake. Hanksville. The small-town feel the ‘back door’ to Fish Lake using Saturday May, 17 was the Bear of these communities provide for a Route 25 passed Mill Meadow With 4 teams represented, it was Lake Classic way up north on the comfortable low-cost escape from reservoir. This is a very long Editor's Note: The Capitol sure to be an aggressive and exciting Utah/Idaho border. The Pro 1/2 the traffic and weather of Northern sustained climb on another sce- Reef Classic on July 18-19 is a Men contested two laps around the race. The race began with an attack Utah and the rest of Southern nic lightly traveled road to the new race that showcases riding lake for a total of 104 miles. Race by PCIM racer Melissa McDaniel Utah. There is not a single traffic Fish Lake basin. Stop off at ‘the in Wayne County for licensed conditions were ideal with warm which was quickly bridged up light in the entire county. This area lodge’ to refill your water bottles and citizen riders. Find out weather and a light breeze. The race to by Bountiful Mazda's Kelly is still yet an undiscovered gem. have a snack or some lunch, then started off relatively tame for the One of Utah’s best kept cycling continue north on SR-25 to the more at capitolreefclassic.com. first few miles, but things quickly Crawford. While the two remained became more aggressive with a on the attack for several miles, they flurry of attacks towards the north were reeled in by the women of Share The Road License Plate end of the lake eventually resulting Intermountain Financial/JR Smith in Tommy Nelson (American RADD Coaching. Quickly after the field P/B Agel) off the front alone for rejoined, PCIM's Kirsten Kotval nearly 20 miles. attacked and Bountiful Mazda's Fundraiser Once he was reabsorbed, another group of around 7 riders sprung out Karen Appleby-Krieg bridged. Help create a Share The Road decal and slogan on Utah of the peloton, and were off the front The two worked together for a few License Plates. Goal: 2500 plates. Unmet Need: $18,000. for a similar distance. However, minutes until they were joined by noting that both Park City Jeep Intermountain Financial/JR Smith Cycling and Porcupine/Specialized Coaching's Lisa Palmer-Leger. The Send contributions to: Utah Bicycle Coalition had better numbers in the break, three established a sizable gap on American RADD P/B Agel put the PO Box: 581531 the field. After 10 minutes of joint remainder of their team on the front work, Kotval attacked once more Salt Lake City, Utah 885158-1521 and chased the move down. Make Checks Payable to: Utah Bicycle Coalition On the north side of the lake on and Appleby-Krieg bridged. The two the second lap, the group was all worked well together for the next 40 back together and the attacks came miles to maintain their lead all the in rapid succession. Many groups way to the finish line with Kotval appeared to be “the break” only to taking the sprint, Appleby-Krieg be brought back into the fold by hanging on for second, and PCIM's teams left outnumbered by the cur- 1234567 08Utah rent split. Ultimately, a group got a Melissa McDaniel winning the field 7 gap and was off. Making the split sprint and coming in third overall. Utah were Marc Yap and Ben D’Hulst Sunday was a demanding three (Park City Jeep-Goble Knee Clinic), man (or woman!) team time trial Luis Zamudio and Gardie Jackson around the lake. American RADD (American RADD P/B Agel), Mike P/B Agel stormed to victory with an Sohm (Porcupine/Specialized), Todd almost two minute margin on Park Hageman (Bingham’s/Northshore), and Mark Skarpohl (Canyon City Jeep Cycling in the men’s Pro Bicycles). 1/2 category. Park City Jeep proved With all of the major teams rep- their depth, however, by having two resented, the field shut down and the teams finish within three seconds of SHARE THE ROAD break quickly gained time. Coming each other for second and third on into the finish there were several the day. In the women’s open event, Plates will be available to Utah vehicle owners on a first come strong attacks, but the break never split. Ultimately, it was Sohm win- the Bountiful Mazda team took a first serve basis for additional annual fee of $25/plate/year ning the sprint in front of Zamudio commanding win. and Hageman. For more information: www.utahbikes.org or [email protected] In the women’s 1-3 race, 12 of See results on page 20. 24 cycling utah.com JUNE 2008 politics directive to attract manufacturing of recreation products, distribution cen- ters, and of course bring more peo- Bicycling Advocate Bob Springmeyer is a Candidate for Governor of Utah ple to recreate in Utah. State Parks, BLM, National Forest Service, and By Lou Melini become greater, is the theme Bob National Park Service need to be wants to promote for his campaign. coordinated into one effective, pro- Bob Springmeyer, a well-known motional effort. cycling advocate, is running for Cycling Utah: The reality is that Governor as the Democratic candi- 99% of trips to the store, church, C.U.: What is the current economic date. Bob has been a board member work, etc. are done by a car, usu- impact of bicycling in the State of of the Salt Lake County Bicycle ally less than 2 miles, in Utah. How Utah? Advisory Committee, a frequent can the State change the culture to guest at Salt Lake City’s Mayor’s encourage less driving? B.S.: I do not have the exact num- Bicycle Advisory Committee meet- bers; however it may not be unrea- ings, and one of the founders of Bob Springmeyer: The State could sonable to assume that the impact the Utah Bicycle Coalition. He was help local governments and school in the Salt Lake Regional Economy instrumental in forming and plan- districts by implementing Safe is $45-50 million. Portland recently ning the Josie Johnson Memorial Routes to School programs, which had a professional study done that Ride. could be extended to safe routes concluded that the economic impact In addition, Bob, with his wife to church, stores, and work. I will of bicycling was worth $63 mil- Gwen, chaired the efforts to build pledge to have engineering and lion. Interesting, the survey asked the Ronald McDonald House of planning agencies in Utah build whether Portland’s reputation for Utah for children with cancer. He complete, safe streets for all users bike friendliness was good for busi- also helped form and was the 1st (in lieu of more and wider high- ness, 82% of the businesses said president of “Utah Wildlife and ways. I personally keep a bicycle at “absolutely” or “yes”. The survey Conservation Foundation”, which is my office just to use to go to those broke down the economic impact dedicated to improving the habitat 99% trips-bank, store, lunch, and into 4 groups: 1. Tours, Rides, of non-game wildlife in Utah. business meetings. Look for me! I’m Races and Events, 2. Professional Bob is President of Bonneville the one riding out in traffic in a suit Services (bike deliveries, organiza- Research, a regional economic with a bow tie! tions, companies such as Alta plan- and management consulting firm. ning + design, among others) 3. He has 4 adult children including C.U.: Could Bicycling be a tourism Manufacturing 4. Retail and Repair Jon Springmeyer who represents magnet for Utah complementing bicycling interests on the important winter skiing? Do you envision the C.U.: Will you ride a bike to your Transportation Advisory Board in state giving micro-loans for start-up inauguration? Salt Lake City. companies or established companies Utah is a Great State, but it can to bring more bicycle tourists to B.S.: Yes! C.U. Thanks Bob for the interview. I have heard people say that this may be the only time in their life Springmeyer commutes downtown on a regular basis. that they can vote for someone for Governor who actually rides a bike Utah? “Department of Recreation” be frequently, understands the mind created in Utah to oversee, assist, and needs of a cyclist, and can say B.S.: Most definitely, as well a improve and promote Utah’s recre- Campagnolo without pause. How matching marketing grants. We ation potential? can those folks get in touch with should have “Blue Ribbon” bicycle you? routes similar to our Blue Ribbon B.S.: That would be an interesting trout streams. idea. It could be an integral part of B.S.: www.BobforGov.org. I will be tourism and economic development most appreciative of any support. SALT LAKE COUNTY C.U.: Could a “Cabinet” level for the State. Included would be a BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE www.slcbac.org Salt Lake County Bicycle Map Now Available! Pick one up for FREE at: Salt Lake area bicycle shops Salt Lake County Recreation Centers Salt Lake County Libraries Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation Of ces Salt Lake County Mayor’s Of ce

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