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Records Set at Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge profile Mike Schechter: Biking to Lose

By Cl a r i s s a Er s o z as a child and as an adult, explain- ing that he was never a small kid. In ike Schechter is not a spokesman high school he played football and for dieting fads and get thin stayed active, but when he broke his Mquick schemes; instead he promotes leg his junior year, football fell by the all the benefits of the cycling life. He wayside. He never picked up sports might not be on the radio or in com- seriously again, but kept relatively mercials, but he’s lost more than 150 active in college by playing intramu- pounds in just two years. Resident of ral basketball, walking and hiking. the Northwest since 1997 and cycling However, the reduction in his level enthusiast since 2009, he accom- of physical activity and the student plished a goal that many people find lifestyle of late nights and unhealthy difficult, even impossible, to achieve: food contributed to his weight gain. he lost weight, and not just a few After graduating he started working fluctuating vanity pounds. at a desk, living a sedentary existence Born in New York, Schechter and not making healthy decisions. moved to the West Coast for a sum- “I knew I was getting bigger. I mer to work in the area, but found needed to keep buying bigger clothes, he couldn’t leave. He transferred to but I had no changed image of myself, the University of Washington and no clear picture of what I really looked although he traveled back east for a like,” he explains. It was not until he short hiatus to attend law school, the saw a photo of himself at a Husky

Photo courtesy of A mara B oursaw city of Seattle eventually coaxed him football game, dwarfing one of his One of the most spectacular events on the track, the Madison requires skill and dexterity. Spectators witness multiple back to the Northwest. coworkers, that he realized he had high-speed hand-sling exchanges between racers and their teammates while riding among others. Schechter, like many, found a serious crisis on his hands. Seeing himself struggling with his weight, see schechter on page 4 b y Da v e Ca m p b e l l Central) threw down a 38.10 to top the leader board with only Monique Sullivan from Calgary, Alberta, health he twelfth edition of the Alpenrose Velodrome left to ride. The Canadian smoothly sliced through to a Challenge (AVC), one of the nation’s premier track 37.33, causing the packed stands to erupt in apprecia- Midfoot Cleat Position? cyclingT competitions, was presented from July 16 to 18. tion. Local up-and-comer Anissa Cobb (Veloforma) took The peculiar 268-meter outdoor concrete track, nestled third in 38.43. b y Er i k Mo e n , PT during a steady state performance in Portland, Oregon’s southwest hills on the grounds of The men’s kilometer competition was fierce, with test at 90% of ventilatory threshold the Alpenrose Dairy, has acquired cult-like status among Canadian National Team member Jamie Shankland, a here has been quite a bit of dis- and at 90rpm. Handlebar and saddle the fixed gear faithful. Riders from all over the country silver medalist in this year’s Canadian Nationals, rid- cussion with regards to midfoot height were controlled to avoid ir- as well as Canada and New Zealand make the annual ing an impressive 1:09:58. The mark still stood as the cleatT placement, i.e. positioning the regular, unaccustomed muscle-firing pilgrimage to race on the 43-degree banks of the cigar- final competitor and current record holder, Portland’s cleat at the middle point of the shoe’s patterns from the hip and leg during shaped oval. What follows is an account of the most Per Bjesse (Brian’s House of Pain), took the start with sole. There have also been claims pedaling. The study showed that VO2 hotly contested events at this year’s AVC. power, intensity, and focus. However, he could only of increased power and economy (economy) was not affected by differ- The the action began with timed events and once manage 1:09:82, leaving the title in Shankland’s hands. related to the use of this placement. ences in cleat placement. again, Dan Harm (Broadmark Capital) dominated the No less than eight Canadian National team members The idea has been popularized by a Another aspect looked at was the 4,000 meter pursuit. Although he won last year, missing were in attendance, and on Saturday the four fastest lads, well-known coach who has hypoth- performance decrease on the plantar the track record by only half a second, his sights were set clad in red and white maple leaf skinsuits, requested a esized that decreasing the load on the flexor muscle group (the calf) as a on that goal once again. This year’s performance got him record attempt of their own, resulting in a one-off team calf will significantly affect economy. function of changing cleat position. An 15 seconds ahead of his nearest rival, Emile deRosnay of pursuit. Their target was the 4:46:90 time set back in This positioning involves adaptive additional evaluation of the calf mus- Victoria, BC, but the strong Washington rider’s 4:55:19 1997 by Team Shaklee at the EDS Cup. With encourage- changes to a shoe, which may include culature while pedaling demonstrated was less than a second off the 4:54:23 record set by Mike ment from Alpenrose faithfuls, Mark MacDonald, Jacob re-drilling. that those muscles primarily transfer Tillman back in 2002. Colorado rider Cari Higgins (Pea- Schwingboth, Stephen Meyer, and Remi Pelletier-Roy A research paper in 2006 by Van force from the hip and knee extension nut Butter & Co. Twenty12), just back from a four-medal were close to the mark by mid-race, and with four laps Sickle and Hull looked at an aspect moments (Zajac et al., 2002). It was haul at the Mexico City Pan-American Games, took the to go they were ahead of the record pace. However, after of cleat positioning in an aft (back) found that the muscular demand on women’s 3km pursuit in 4:04:38. displaying a “full throttle” approach that was heralded position. This study looked at midfoot the calf decreased by 30% and 65% for Records were broken, however, in the women’s by everyone in attendance, the team faded in the closing cleat position versus the standard cleat the mid and rear foot cleat positions. 500 meter time trial. Although the warm and blustery two laps, thereby losing a man and falling short of their position. They used three different The standard position allows the calf conditions didn’t seem conducive to breaking the 37.90 goal, stopping the clock at 4:48:35. positions in the test; standard, mid- to contribute 7.5% of the total work to mark established by Olympic Gold medalist Lori-Ann SEE alpenrose on PAGE 9 foot and aft. Economy was calculated see health on page 4 Muenzer in 2001, local favorite Jen Featheringill (Bike

Track Racing Share the Road Pro Road Racing Weekly series and clinics If you have to drive, at least Svein Tuft talks about his offer training opportunities for wear the proper accessory and European racing experience. riders of all abilities. help fund cycling projects and programs. PG 3 PG 5 PG 10 trivia / news Feature Trivia Column Gran Fondo — It Just Sounds Good By Re b e cc a Ko tc h sponsored by Colnago, Italy’s most prestigious By Da v e Ca m p b e l l bike manufacturer, are two good examples of More Tour de France Race Trivia Sometimes things just sound better in a events that are designed for all levels of cyclists foreign language, specifically, the “romance and offer an entertaining post-ride festival. As many of you read this you will be suffering from that most horrible of August afflic- language” that comes from across the Atlantic There are several distinctions between Gran tions ... post Tour de France depression. Phil and Paul will no longer be calling out the day’s Ocean. We may not know the meaning but we Fondo’s and other organized rides. While they challenges and your heroes won’t greet you every sunny morning. So here to help you with certainly like the sound; the Italian sound that is. are not races, they do offer the competitive set your post July hangover is August’s trivia questions. “A ogni uccello il suo nido è bello.” Translated a chance to beat the clock. The Gran Fondo is as, “To every bird, his own nest is beautiful.” timed — either the entire course or just certain Q1. Who was the first rider to roll out of a Tour de France start house with an aerodynamic Or, what we have come to know: “There’s no sections such as extended hill climbs. Secondly, disc wheel? When? place like home.” unlike the quiet mornings of the double-century Q2. Despite his incredible success in Tour de France Time Trials (at least from 1999 to 2005) But what about the latest Italian imported start, Gran Fondo participants get a sense of Lance Armstrong is not the most prolific TT stage winner. Not even close. Who is? Bonus: term, Gran Fondo? If you have steered clear of healthy gala due to the fanfare at the start and Where does Lance rank? any and all cycling publications, then you likely finish of the course — complete with announc- Q3. Today’s Radio Shack squad is power-packed top to bottom with riders who could be have not seen or heard these lovely words that ers, barricades, and balloons — and if you do an leaders on other teams. Earlier “Lance Teams” were not nearly so loaded with top-end have come into our home. Unfortunately, they Echelon event, expect cheerleaders, helicopters GC riders. Minus one key rider (Duh...Contador!) this unit won the Team GC in 2009 stand for something rather generic: “Big Ride.” and even hot air balloons. (and perhaps by the time you read this in 2010 as well!). Did any previous Lance team Aside from the bland translation, the Gran Fon- Moreover, the Gran Fondo is rooted in cre- win the Team GC? If not, what was their best team result and when? dos that have arrived in the United States have ating a festive atmosphere; in fact, the Echelon Q4. Tour stages are increasingly the domain of specialists and one would hardly expect to been anything but disappointing. In fact, they Gran Fondo in Napa, Calif., is known to have see Thor Hushovd or Mark Cavendish win a flat stage one day and then triumph in the have been just the opposite and are sweeping jazz quartets, marching bands and even angels mountains the next. And yet it has happened, and fairly recently. Who was the last rider the nation in the same manner as the marathon on the course, giving riders an extra mental and to win back-to-back mountain and flat stages and when? and half-marathon boom that took place this emotional push to keep pedaling. Q5. In 2006, Thor Hushovd “book-ended” the Tour, winning the Prologue and the final stage Why the spectacle and into Paris. It has been done before. Name the riders and the years. Hint: It happened three party-like atmosphere? times by two riders and they are two of the event’s greatest champions. The answer is that many Answers on page 15 of the events are benefit- oriented. For instance, the Oregon Echelon is Dave Campbell has been writing race trivia as an elite cyclist. He now focuses on triathlons. a cancer-focused fund- since 1992. He began racing in 1982 in Wyoming, He can be heard announcing the occasional bike raising event for OHSU moving to Oregon in 1987. He was the 1992 race. Dave is a High School science & health Knight Cancer Institute Oregon Best All-Around Rider and chosen in teacher as well as cross-country coach in New- and LIVESTRONG®, and 1993’s Bicycle Paper “Top 10 in the Northwest,” port, Oregon. the organizers intend to ensure that the experience Bend to Host MTB and Master Nationals is as rewarding as raising money for their beneficia- USA Cycling announced on July 9, 2010, that In December, the city will play host to ries. The sentiment is do Bend, Ore., will host the 2011 and 2012 Marathon Cyclocross Nationals for a second consecutive Photo courtesy of Echelon Gran Fondo good, feel good, live good. Mountain Bike National Championships. year. Then the 2011 and 2012 editions of the USA (Live good means enjoy The annual event, which crowns 24 national Cycling Masters Road National Championships past decade. Italy has brought us exceptional the day of the ride and the post-ride festival, champions, has been held in conjunction with will also take place in Bend. bikes and magnificent food and wine, so why because you deserve it.) the Firecracker 50 in Breckenridge, Colo., for With breathtaking beauty and a festival-like not a provocative event that seems to be revital- Like any athletic endeavor, preparation and the past four years. Its move to Bend will mark atmosphere as the backdrop, the Mountain Bike izing the community of cycling? training for a Gran Fondo is important. Most of the seventh and eighth USA Cycling National National Championships will start and end in At the core and across the seas, the Gran the event websites offer course profiles for the Championship event held in the cycling-friend- Bend’s historic Old Mill District. Fondo is a mass start event that attracts up various distances, and some provide coaching ly city in a four-year period. to 10,000 cyclists, often honoring a former re- references or training plans. The bottom line nowned bike racer such as Eddy Merckx. True is that the Gran Fondo is here to stay and will Kabush and Pendrel Defend their Titles European Gran Fondos are rides for the entire become woven into our cycling vocabulary. Both Catharine Pendrel (Kamloops, BC) margin. Kabush had a harder time as Max community and beyond, sometimes with full Better yet, instead of talking about what these and Geoff Kabush (Courtney, BC) successfully Plaxton (Victoria, BC) and Dereck Zanstra road closures (a wonderful concept, but not two words mean, we recommend trying one defended their Canadian titles on Saturday, (Ontario) clung on to his wheel. The trio rode practical in America due to our heavy reliance in your area. July 17, at the 2010 Mountain Bike Canadian away from the rest of the field early and stayed on motorized vehicles). Moreover, the majority The Echelon Gran Fondo in Hood River is Championships in Canmore, Alberta. together until Kabush attacked in the fourth of of cyclists in the United States ride for fitness Sunday September 26. Come ride with Chris Current world cup leader, Pendrel pulled six laps. Plaxton finished second, while Zanstra and not to race. Events that have originated Horner of Team RadioShack®. For more infor- away from the rest of the field on the first lap claimed the bronze. here such as the Levi Leipheimer King Ridge mation visit echelongranfondo.org. of four to win by an impressive five-minute Gran Fondo and the Gran Fondo USA Series

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Thursday nights offer a time for new racers Summer Track Events in the Northwest coming out of the Adult Track Class Program to August, 2010 By Cl a r i s s a Er s o z Thursdays, which began on May 6, will last practice their skills. Participants race a different Volume 39 • Number 6 until September 30, and focuses on timed races program weekly as the schedule is established

Publishers Jay Stilwell Although it has been a soggy spring and followed by mass starts — except during the on a night-by-night basis to best suit the need Ryan Price rain continued through June, forcing the can- last half of September, which will only feature and mix of riders attending. Thursday night Associate Publisher Claire Bonin cellation of multiple events, the summer racing exciting Madison races. Finally, Fast Twitch racing continues through August 26. calendar is still packed — with even more to Fridays welcomes racers of all levels to focus Finally, the weeks culminate on Friday Editorial come. Track events provide a spectator-friendly on sprints and Keirin events. There’s also a evenings where the best and most experienced Editor Claire Bonin environment with an enclosed venue, so the separate omnium for beginner men and women. athletes compete for top honors while spectators Assistant Editor Darren Dencklau action is always in plain view no matter where For more information visit the Oregon Bicycle can enjoy the racing along with a beer garden. Editorial Intern Clarissa Ersoz you sit. Racing Association website at www.obra.org. Every first and third Friday of each month, the Writers Dave Campbell Darren Dencklau Redmond, Washington free Kiddie Kilo encourages children between ages two and twelve to ride a lap on the velo- Clarissa Ersoz On July 11, the Marymoor Velodrome hosted Bob Freeman drome. Admission is $5 and you can catch the Stewart Bowmer’s attempt to set a new Masters Maynard Hershon action, which starts at 7 p.m., until September Rob Jones (40-44) Hour Record. The standing record of 10. For a complete Rebecca Kotch 45.5871 kilometers couldn’t be beat by Bowmer, schedule, visit the Joe Kurmaskie but he did manage to establish a new Marymoor Erik Moen Marymoor Velo- Velodrome record, posting 43.490 kilometers to Photographers Amara Boursaw / Wheels drome Associa- in Focus break the previous mark of 41.7 kilometers, held

Photo courtesy of A mara B oursaw tion’s website at- Bicycle Paper by Dan Woods for the past 13 years. velodrome.org. CanadianCyclist.com Chase me, chase me not! Riders from across the nation gathered in Echelon Gran Fondo Competitions Redmond from July 23 to 25 to attend the Full Mike Schechter Portland, Ore., is home to the Alpenrose aren’t the only Rudy Project Speed Ahead (FSA) Grand Prix, which featured Velodrome while Redmond, Wash., is where action happening Bob Freeman the Marymoor Velodrome can be found. Both $15,500 in cash prizes. Garmin-Transitions / at the Velodrome. outdoor tracks operate summer programs Many more action packed viewing oppor- Slipstream Introduction clin- tunities remain at Marymoor as the track will and present a variety of weekly and weekend ics are scheduled also host a series of state championship events events, including clinics for riders of all ages throughout the Art and Production including a Scratch Race on August 20, a Points and caliber. summer for those Design and Production Amy Beardemphl Race on August 27, a Madison on September 3, Printing Consolidated Press Portland, Oregon interested in track

and a Keirin on September 10, along with the Photo courtesy of A mara B oursaw racing. Presented Advertising The Alpenrose Six Day ran from June 28 to International Omnium State Championships on within the con- Contact Darren Dencklau July 3, 2010. The men’s category saw Zachary August 22. The Elite Nationals Qualifier will Kiddie Kilo at Alpenrose. fines of the venue, Claire Bonin Kovalcik (BRIHOP) take top honors, while also be presented from August 6-7. Phone 206.903.1333 safe from vehicular traffic, it’s a great oppor- Hulk team riders Camille Hook and Heather Since the beginning of June, the Velodrome Toll Free: 1-888-836-5720 tunity for developing handling skills, getting VanValkenburg tied for first in the women’s has hosted racing nights throughout each Email [email protected] in shape and having some fun. [email protected] race. Winners were awarded the FIAC Six Day week. Mondays are reserved for Juniors and Jennifer Triplett, from the Marymoor Velo- [email protected] National Championships title. category 4 men. The schedule, which varies Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) drome Association, helps coordinate women- Distribution Track Championships took place from July 9-11 only racing clinics every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Distribution & Mailing Amber Zapffel until September 5. The first session welcomed Seattle Publishing and crowned new sprints, point races, pursuits and Keirin champions. 25 females and hopes to entice even more to With $13,000 in prizes, the Alpenrose Velo- come and ride. Experienced track racers such drome Challenge attracted riders from across as two-time Olympian Jennie Reed and silver the country and Canada. [Ed. Note: Refer to front medalist Julie Gregg help lead the clinics that page article for more details]. are designed for all skill levels. The Wednes- Still to come is the Team Beer Track Race day night ride on June 30th also boasted two Calendar Powered by taking place on August 8, the National Track cat 4 women’s fields, backing Triplett’s claim Qualifier on the 14th, the Alpenrose Heart- that this is the “year of the women” for the breaker on the 15th, the OBRA Junior and track series. Photo courtesy of A mara B oursaw Team Track Championships on the 21st, and Take advantage of these events while they the OBRA Masters Track Championships at the Friday night racing is always exciting. last, and if you’re craving more action even Bicycle Paper is published 8 times per year end of the month. each week, includes open time trials, sprint after the summer months, head to British from March to November by Seattle Publishing. Weekly events take place every Tuesday, mania and Madison racing starting at 7 p.m. Columbia, as they start hosting indoor track Subscription is $14 per year; $26 for two years. Thursday and Friday until the end of the The season ends on August 30. Until September events in October at the Burnaby Velodrome. 68 South Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104 summer. Tuesday night races, starting at 6:30 8, Wednesday evenings are reserved for cat 4 Take the entire family and enjoy the fun and Phone: 206-903-1333 and Fax: 206-903-8565 p.m., welcomes riders of all levels and presents men and women, and the Masters 35+ categories excitement of participating in, or just watching, Toll Free: 1-888-836-5720 a Kiddie Kilo for young cyclists. Alpenrose will battle it out in various mass start events. these action-packed events. All materials appearing in Bicycle Paper are the sole property of Bicycle Paper. No reprinting or any other use is allowed without the written permission of the Publisher or Editor. Unsolicited contributions are welcome. All manuscripts should be accompa- nied by self-addressed, stamped envelope. Write or call for editorial guidelines and deadlines. Bicycle Paper is listed in Consumer Magazine and Agri Media Source SRDS.

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Bicycle Paper August 2010 - 3 from page 1 “Sc h e c h t e r “ f r o m Pa g e 1 ing his first two events, he decided to sign up “The last time I was under 200 pounds was at for a third, the Crater Lake Century scheduled my bar mitzvah,” he says. that photo was the moment of epiphany when Gilman Trail. It had been ten years since he last later in the year. “There is no comparison between my life he recognized he needed to make some serious rode, and by the end of the outing he declared, “In STP you maybe climb around 4,000 now and my life 150 pounds ago. When you’re modifications. “everything hurt.” feet in 200 miles, but at Crater Lake you climb fat you lead a life of avoidance,” he explains. Schechter experienced the same frustration Following his surgery, he started cycling probably 8,000 feet in 70 miles. It was brutal,” Evading certain activities and situations to with dieting that most people do. “I’d been regularly. He commuted to work, riding about Schechter remarks. Although save him from embarrassment on every diet. I would lose eight miles each way, and some- walking the bike up some of the was part of his life. “It was the weight and then put it back times even added extra distance hills, he endured and finished little things — like the size of the on,” he confesses. Sometimes on the way home. Although he the ride. “I made it through booths at restaurants, seatbelts he had success, but he was would at times go running or use and that felt great. And there’s on the airplane or even walking still gaining weight. In Sep- the gym, he continually chose to nothing like getting over that up a hill to meet a client.” Life tember of 2008, he weighed bike. As he puts it, “Even when hill and seeing Crater Lake; it with less weight has also been a 396 pounds and “it’s even you run ten miles you’re still in was so beautiful.” life of less sidestepping. “I don’t possible I was over 400 at your own neighborhood, but you This year Schechter plans say ‘no’ to things anymore.” some point,” he admits. go on a 50- or 60-mile bike ride on riding 100 miles in the His advice to anyone trying By March 2009, Schech- and you’re in the next county.” Livestrong Challenge, along to lose weight, “there’s going ter decided to undergo lap He began making his rides all day with completing the STP in one to be pain. You need to learn to band surgery to try to get affairs, discovering places not ac- day. He also intends to ride the distinguish between pain and Photo courtesy of M ike Schechter his weight under control. Schechter before. cessible any other way. Crater Lake Century on August injury,” something he learned Although he had very posi- “I saw an immediate change 21, but this time without any from playing football. Schech- Photo courtesy of M ike Schechter tive results from the procedure, he still wanted after I started biking,” he remarks. He noticed walking. “I’ve got a new bike Schechter now. ter also admits that it will feel to change his habits. For him, the surgery was his weight decreased, his stamina increased and and I’ve been doing a lot of miserable at first, but if you a tool but there were still a lot of other things his confidence surged. By June 2009, Schech- training, I’ve learned how to climb out of the endure the first few months the results will be that needed to happen before he could call ter felt confident enough to participate in the saddle and I’ve been climbing as many hills as tremendous. To all exercise or bicycle skeptics himself healthy. Livestrong Challenge, where he rode 70 miles I can,” he proclaims. with excuses not to ride, he reiterates that the Two-and-half years before undergoing and raised funds to fight cancer. Schechter’s future endeavors also include bike can take you somewhere far away, for a surgery Schechter had bought a bike, which “That distance was no big deal and so I the half Ironman this coming October in Miami relatively low cost. “There’s just no excuse,” sat in his basement untouched until February thought I might as well do the Seattle-to-Port- in preparation for a full Ironman in 2011. He he states. Schechter is the same guy minus 150 of 2009 — a month before his operation. At the land [STP] ride,” he adds. Schechter conquered still intends to lose an additional 40 pounds to pounds, but has a new outlook and big plans to time, a friend suggested they go ride the Burke the 200 miles in one weekend and after enjoy- reach his goal of weighing less than 200 pounds. keep riding, keep losing and keep living.

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“He a l t h “ f r o m Pa g e 1 adapting severe leg length differences, and somewhat impractical and somewhat unsafe for neurological/orthopedic issues involving the normal endurance road riding, so think twice complete one crank cycle of pedaling. Moving Some people pursue a midfoot cleat posi- calf musculature and ankle. before you drill. the cleat aft on the shoe shifted the muscular tion due to pain issues with their feet. Before An easy way to adapt a more aft-positioned demand to other muscle groups (other than the you try changing placement, ensure that your cleat is to use Speedplay’s fore/aft adapter kit. References: calf) in order to maintain consistent levels of cleat and/or foot position is appropriately This machined aluminum plate allows a near Van Sickle JR, Hull ML. Is economy of economy and power. located over the pedal in relationship to your midfoot position on most 3-bolt road shoes. This competitive cyclists affected by the anterior– Some challenges with assuming a midfoot hip width; this considers cleat fore/aft, medial/ adapter plate will require you to use Speedplay posterior foot position on the pedal? Journal of stance position include: lateral placement, rotational bias and width of pedals (X, Light Action, or Zero). Recent road Biomechanics 40 (2007) 1262–1267. • Not all shoes have uniform bottoms and stance (related to Q Factor). You should also shoes from Mavic and Adidas assume a more Zajac FE, Neptune RR, Kautz SA, Biome- are thus difficult to place a cleat flush to consider the inclusion of an appropriate foot forward bolt pattern — not a shoe to consider chanics and muscle coordination in human the shoe. bed/orthoses to meet your individual needs. if you are looking for a more aft-biased cleat; walking. Part 1. Introduction to concepts, power • Drilling can add areas of weakness to a Your chosen pedaling cadence will influence they do work well for the younger, strong road transfer, dynamics, and simulations. Gait and cycling shoe. foot comfort. Low, high force pedal strokes/ and velodrome cyclist. If you prefer to re-drill Posture 16 (2002), 215–232. • Toes overlapping with the front wheel cadence will overload the plantar aspect of the your shoes, measure twice and drill once — you is increased. foot. Choose higher pedaling cadences for well are on your own at this point as this action will • Difficulty with bunny hop (think of hopping tolerated endurance bicycling. nullify the manufacturer’s warranty. You will Erik Moen PT is the owner of Corpore Sano PT off the floor from a flat foot). An assumed aftward or midfoot cleat posi- need T-nut bolts, which can be attained at most (www.CorporeSanoPT.com) in Kenmore WA. He is • The ability to move the bicycle will help tion is typically pursued when other attempts specialty hardware stores. recognized expert in the field of bicycle biomechanics keep you upright on the road. to improve comfort and biomechanical advan- There are not economical gains in perfor- and bicycle-related injury intervention and treat- • More difficult to locate and engage cleat tages have been exhausted. Medical conditions mance bicycling by assuming a midfoot cleat ment. Corpore Sano PT is an orthopedic and sports (clinical evidence). that would benefit from a more aft-positioned position, and this placement is rarely used to Physical Therapy practice specializing treatment of • Midfoot cleat position is best utilized on cleat include neuroma, chronic plantar fascii- accommodate a pre-existing medical condition. over-use injuries and sports performance. Contact less technical racing and training. tis, Achilles pathology, chronic calf strains, The assumption of a midfoot cleat orientation is us at 425-482-2453 or [email protected]

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sales have generated around $325,000 to support cording to Geoff Baker, founder and president A Car’s Perfect Cycling Accessory cycling safety and motorist awareness to mar- of the IMBTPA, approval from the legislators By Cl a r i s s a Er s o z This revenue funds safety and education ginalize accidents like that of Cooper Jones. and the governor does not necessarily mean the programs, including Safe Routes to School - a Washington was the first Northwest state plates will be available. For them to become a In the Northwest and around the country, national movement to increase the number of to adopt these spe- reality, funds must first be raised Share the Road and other cycling specialty students who safely bike and walk to school - cialty plates and now in order to pay for the Idaho Trans- license plates have allowed motorists to show and the Bike Buddy program, which matches neighboring states portation Department (IDT) to their support for bicycling while helping finance experienced commuters who volunteer their are following suit - create the plate and promote future safety, education and advocacy initiatives. time to help those looking for guidance in using in Oregon, Share the sales — the IDT has estimated the Beginning with Washington’s implementation, their bike as a primary means of transportation. Road plates were in- cost to be about $5,000, however, followed by Oregon, and hopefully Idaho’s The proceeds also enabled BAW to sponsor the troduced in 2007, in it could be as much as $10,000. As inauguration in the near future, soon every Get Lit program, which distributes free head- memory of Jane Higdon, who died after being of May, the IMBTPA had raised $5,200 through Northwest state could offer plates that cham- lights and tail lights to low-income cyclists. struck by a car while training on her bike in donations from various cycling organizations, pion cycling. Mostly centered in the Seattle area, BAW plans 2006. The additional fees are only five dollars businesses and individuals. According to the Thirteen years ago, 13-year-old Cooper to expand the program across the state with the per year of registration at the time of purchase. IDT rules, a minimum of 2,000 plates must Jones, a native of Spokane, Wash., was hit by help of license plate sales. Cycling enthusiasts Proceeds are split equally between the Bicycle be in circulation after three years and at least a car and killed during a time trial in Cheney, can also purchase Share the Road jerseys from Transportation Alliance (BTA) and Cycle Or- 2,000 have to be renewed in each consecutive Wash. To enlighten the public about the respon- the organization. egon. Jerry Norquist, director of Cycle Oregon, two-year period thereafter or else the IDT will sibility of motorists and the rights of cyclists, Share the Road plates have also funded the explains that the revenue generated through terminate them, even canceling the registration advocacy groups, including distribution of edu- this initiative must be used for cycling safety, of existing ones. the Bicycle Alliance of Wash- cational and safety so this year the funds went towards creating a If the plates do go on sale in 2011, it will cost ington (BAW), created the materials designed safety promotional video. According to Debbie an additional $35 for initial purchase and $25 Cooper Jones license plate to target motorists Mercer from the Department of Motor Vehicles, for each renewal. Baker estimates that the plates emblems in 2003 that stated, by giving flyers and Oregon has sold 7,688 Share the Road plates and could produce upwards of $175,000 in revenue “Share the Road.” In 2005, DVDs to driver ed- has generated $64,265 since their debut. if 2,000 are sold and renewed for seven years. Don Martin, life member ucation programs In March of this year, Idaho’s state legis- The money would be set aside in a special fund of the BAW, proposed the around Washington lature approved a law similar to the Share the within the Idaho Department of Parks and Rec- development of a specialty State. Bicycle Alli- Road bills in Washington and Oregon. However, reation and then distributed to create, improve license plate that would promote cycling and ance has also been able to conduct commute Idaho’s future plates will bear the message and maintain trails on which mountain biking produce revenue to support bicycle safety and workshops and provide cycling information “Preserve our Trails.” Supported by organiza- is permitted; in fact, the funds cannot be used education. With the help of collected petition at public events and conferences including the tions such as the Idaho Mountain Bike Trail on trails that exclude mountain biking. signatures and the support of local legislators, Washington Traffic Safety Education Associa- Preservation Association (IMBTPA), Southwest Hopefully, by 2011 each state in the North- Washington’s Share the Road plate became tion (WTSEA). Idaho Mountain Biking Association (SWIMBA) west will boast specialty license plates, which available at the beginning of 2006, making According to Dave Janis of the BAW, and Moscow Area Mountain Bike Association will continue to create funds to support road it one of at least 18 currently available in around 4,000 plates have been sold since their (MAMBA), the bill would make special plates and mountain biking for years to come. If the nation. inauguration. The additional cost for the plate available in 2011, providing revenue to the other states follow the trend, soon every state The original cost to purchase a plate is $40 is a tax-deductible donation. Plates can also be off-road biking community to create, preserve in America could offer a plate that bears the and the BAW receives $28 per plate purchased. personalized for a supplementary fee. So far, and protect Idaho’s mountain biking trails. Ac- message “bikes belong.” product review

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Bicycle Paper August 2010 - 5 feature In Washington, Seattle has been recognized adopted bicycle plan for 2030. The plan allo- League of American Bicyclists 2010 State as a bicycle friendly community since 2008 and cated 600 million dollars to expand Portland’s was given a gold ranking in 2010. The LAB bikeways and facilities to make cycling more and Community Rankings Bicycle Friendly America Yearbook, which high- accessible to underserved areas, and to increase By Cl a r i s s a Er s o z ity bill, which would combine accountability lights the annual accomplishments of particular mode share to 25% of all trips. for both motorists and cyclists into one piece states and communities, emphasizes Seattle’s Corvallis, Ore., also received a gold status. The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) of legislation, helping with police enforcement Bicycle Master Plan, calling it “one of the most According to Jo Morgan, transportation pro- recently released its third annual 2010 Bicycle and also adding additional protections for progressive in the nation.” The plan, approved gram specialist for the Department of Public Friendly State Rankings and Bicycle Friendly cyclists including a three-foot to pass rule and in 2007, calls for a 455-mile system of signed Works, the city received the ranking partly Communities. The rankings are part of the complete streets policy. bicycle routes, including 3.6 miles of green because 97% of their arterial streets have bike LAB’s Bicycle Friendly America program, which Oregon ranked number five overall, re- bike lanes at specific locations. It also includes lanes, their police department is highly involved promotes and tabulates improved cycling condi- ceiving high marks in all categories with the 50% more multi-use trails and a bicycle facility at the Bicycle Commission meetings, and the tions throughout the United States by advocat- exception of infrastructure, which it earned a within one fourth of a mile of 95% of Seattle public has a substantial amount of educational ing for legislative changes and the adoption of D grade. Susan Piethman, statewide advocate residents to be completed within 10 years. It also materials available to them. The city also em- new policies that encourage bike use. This year, for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA), plans to triple the amount of bicycle use and phasizes making cycling more accessible and Washington remained the number one bicycle explains that since Oregon is a mostly rural cut the rate of bicycle crashes by one third by safer for students. For instance, Oregon State friendly state, maintaining its 2008 and 2009 state, the majority of cycling initiatives take 2017. BAW’s Culp states that Seattle could use University added 28 bike lockers to its campus status. Wisconsin came in second, then Maine, place in urban areas and so many of the state more connectivity between cycling networks, and reconstructed the entry corridor to accom- Minnesota and Oregon. Idaho ranked 26, eight which would make it easier to access all modate a bike lane. Corvallis also received places higher than last year. areas of the city. She comments that the $150,000 in Safe Routes to School funding and Rankings are based on a questionnaire Master Plan has already implemented added new bike parking at two elementary answered by each state’s bicycle coordinator, many of the improvements, but could schools. Morgan hopes that the city can increase which includes 95 inquiries across six categories: use more funding. mode share by transforming several streets legislation, programs and policies, infrastruc- Bellingham, Wash., received a into bicycle boulevards and emphasizing local ture, education and encouragement, evaluation silver designation and has been a bi- businesses’ understanding that accommodating and planning, and enforcement. Each category cycle friendly community since 2006. cyclists can increase their bottom line. evaluates a different aspect of cycling safety and According to the LAB Yearbook, the Wood River Valley, Idaho, received silver accessibility in each region. The legislation clas- city has seen a 35% increase in bicycle status and has been recognized as a bicycle sification covers regulations concerning cycling trips and boasts a 5% bicycle mode friendly community since 2008. The city has and motorist responsibilities, like the three-feet share. It has also married technology almost 500 miles of singletrack trails, 15 miles of to pass law. The programs and policies compo- Photo by Biycle Paper with environmental sustainability by bike lanes, and 40 miles of shared use path. The nent encompasses what state agencies require installing cycling facilities in environ- area also boasts the most active Safe Routes to for accommodating riders, such as plans for highways are not constructed with shoulders mentally sensitive areas. One project included School program in the state and law enforcement increased trails. The infrastructure section col- to accommodate cyclists. Oregon held fourth creating a bike lane through a wetland area officers receive specific bike-focused training. lects data about the amount of facilities specifi- place in the rankings for both 2008 and 2009, using an embankment design that supported The LAB is not the only organization that cally designed for cycling, such as the number but dropped to fifth place this year and is now the bike lanes while still filtering runoff. Marie ranks states based upon different categories. of signed bikes routes and the percentage of out-ranked by Minnesota. Piethman comments Kimball, president of Mount Baker Bicycle Club, The Alliance for Biking and Walking released state highways with shoulders. The education that the decrease in rank can be attributed not to applauds Bellingham for considering cyclists their 2010 Benchmarking Report that also ranks and encouragement portion includes the level Oregon’s decrease in bicycle friendly facilities and pedestrians when constructing new hous- U.S. states and the 51 largest American cities. of cycling awareness in each state and how and programs, but rather to Minnesota’s strides ing developments by including infrastructure Rather than evaluating on a scale of 1 to 50, the they promote the use of a bike. The evaluation in bicycle promotion over the past year. such as bike lanes. She states that the city could report separates rankings into more specific and planning segment surveys how bicycling Within each state, communities are encour- possibly gain gold status by making improve- components like safety, policies, legislation, is integrated into annual planning. Finally, the aged to fill out an application for further award ments such as adding more connectivity and funding and the percentages of those who enforcement category gathers data on how law recognition. Each city can receive 0 to 5 stars trail links. cycle or walk. enforcement and traffic court judges are trained in five categories, determining their overall A bicycle friendly community since 2003, The Northwest not only contains two states to ensure cyclists’ rights to the road. ranking ranging from Bronze to Platinum. Portland, Ore., ranked third, beaten only by in the top five rankings for all 50 states, but This year, the LAB released not only rank- These classifications are similar to the six Boulder, Colo., and Davis, Calif. The city has also entices cyclists to ride, boasting 18 bicycle ings, but also category grades ranging from components upon which states were based implemented numerous safety and accessibility friendly communities within Washington, Or- A to F, which present a clearer picture of each and ranked. Both state and communities were improvements such as putting underrun guards egon and Idaho. Communities are continually area’s strengths and weaknesses. For instance, evaluated on enforcement, education and on all city trucks, introducing bike boxes (color- looking for ways to improve access and safety Washington received high marks in most evaluation and planning. However, cities were ized areas at intersections that allow cyclists to for cyclists and pedestrians, not only to raise categories with the exception of enforcement, also judged upon engineering, which encom- move in front of waiting traffic), implementing their ranking, but to encourage residents to earning a D. Barbara Culp, executive director passes bicycling infrastructure, including bike the next generation of bicycle boulevards and ride more. for the Bicycle Alliance of Washington (BAW), lanes and bike parking, and encouragement, installing 30 bicycle parking corrals. Portland’s To read more about the LAB report says that law enforcement’s ignorance or lack which concentrates on how the community innovation prompts 8% of its residents to ride a and community awards go to bikeleague. of enforcement contributed to the low score. promotes cycling, such as prompting residents bicycle as their primary means of transportation org. Additional information about the Culp comments that improvements that could to participate in bicycling events and commuter and crashes involving cyclists have dropped 8% Benchmarking Report can be found at be made include passing a mutual responsibil- incentive programs. since 2007. Piethman praises Portland’s newly peoplepoweredmovement.org. HARVEY GRAD Attorney at Law Cycling accident? Injury claim? No Charge for Initial Consultation Member of Cascade Bicycle Club Former Member of STP Executive Committee 135 Park Ave. N Suite 200 Renton, WA 98055 425.204.1890 e-mail: [email protected]

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from page 1 Age of Innocence, Age of Elegance By Bo b Fr e e m a n it was time to resurrect my old friend. Assessing the frame, I realized it had a few Back in 1978, when I was already in the dents, some slight wrinkles in the top and down bike industry but still couldn’t afford a new tubes from a front-ender, and a crushed seat top end racing bike, I came across a nice 1973 boss — not bad, and little to no rust, so it was Colnago Super, one of the bikes the stars rode. a good restoration candidate. I used blocks to Eddy Merckx, Giuseppe Saronni, Gianni Motta, smooth out the wrinkles, and pulled the frame a bit back into form and put it on the alignment table to make sure it would still be straight. My very handy framebuilder, Will, rebuilt the crushed seat boss and filled a couple dents. reeman

It started to look pretty good. Then, this past reeman spring, my talented painter, Ryan, painted it the electric blue like the one I always wanted back in the ‘70s. It has a stunning paint job, and it’s better than new. Digging through my stash of classic parts, I produced a mint 1973 crankset, Photo courtesy of B ob F

some very nice large flange hubs dated 1973, Photo courtesy of B ob F The original 20 years later. a Nuovo Record rear derailleur stamped 1972 What the Colnago looks like today. Gianbattista Baronchelli, the Molteni Team and (alright, pretend it was sitting on the shelf for the SCIC Team, all rode a Colnago at times. I a year back then), and the appropriate front Cinelli Colnago-pantographed stem and I making steel frames for many years after they had to have one. Beat up and scratched, at $500 polished and repainted the engravings. Some became less than the first choice of racers. And it was still a good deal. I rode it and loved it. shiny new 270-gram Fiamme Yellow label rims he even made some with fancier than normal By the early ‘80s, though, I had newer racing built up into my favorite race wheels and a new lugs, and multi-shaped tubing. Bravo, Ernesto, bikes, including a beautiful new Davidson and old stock Italia Super Professional seat finished for keeping the flame alive. a Guerciotti track bike. Then came the new it off. I don’t just have my old Colnago back; I reeman Italian Massy. The Colnago had to go. I sold it have the one I always wanted! Bob Freeman is a former Cascade Bicycle Club to a friend, as a beater backup bike. He rode Ernesto Colnago too discovered that the bike president, Bikecentennial Transamerica tour leader it well and often, for the next 20 years or so. A boom was something he could cash in on. He and racer who has spent his entire working career couple years ago he announced he was going made and sold more and more of his race-worthy in the bike industry. In 1983 he co-founded Elliott to dumpsterize the frame unless I wanted it, so bikes. By about 1980, framebuilding was making Bay Bicycles in Seattle, where Davidson Handbuilt what the heck, I took it off his hands. It wasn’t strides towards more efficiency, but that meant Photo courtesy of B ob F Bicycles are made. His passion is vintage bikes, and too much worse off than when I owned it, but less handwork on the frames. They started to Finished details. he is constantly finding, restoring, showing, and it certainly wasn’t in great shape. I had plenty employ equipment to do the job that used to be riding them, as well as doing many restorations of projects on my hands at the time, so I hung derailleur, headset, milled and polished seat hand filing, and the frames were never again for customers. it up for a year or so. This past winter I decided post, and pedals. Last year I found the perfect as elegant. To his credit, Colnago did continue

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“A l p e n r o s e “ f r o m Pa g e 1 however, was raced at nearly 40 miles an hour, as Carney Perhaps the most exciting race happened rounds and overcame a series of disappointing roared home, crossing the in the team sprint competitions. First up was rides to take third in front of Sam Milroy (LTO line, hands in the air, in the ladies two-rider-two-lap format. Current Velo) of California. Mansker also won the crowd 20:36, breaking yet another record holder, Amelia Bjesse-Puffin, who set favorite Keirin, where riders are paced for six record. Canadian Schwin- a 41.68 with teammate Andrea Fisk last year, laps behind a motorcycle before being released both and Portland messenger joined forces with five-time Elite National for two all-out laps to the finish. Eight riders Zac Kovalcik (BRIHOP) fol- Champion, Higgins, to post a new record time made it to the final by winning one of the four lowed. of 41.26, taking the lead with two teams still main or four repechage heats. The 21-year-old Carney similarly domi- to race in what was the deepest and most tal- crashed while fighting for position only a half nated the points race, accu- ented women’s field ever assembled at AVC. lap into the final race, but immediately picked mulating 35 points to best the Washington rider Tela “the pain train” Crane himself up for the re-ride. Coming from the back same two challengers. Most of with incredible the attacking came courtesy of speed, he over- Team Canada, but Kovalcik’s came none other incessant chasing and con- Photo courtesy of A mara B oursaw than two-time testing all sprints had him in Keirin: Racers do six motor paced laps before being released for Olympian Jame second place until Schwinboth two all-out sprint laps to the finish. Carney, who held came by in the final turn of a chaotic last lap leading going into the bell lap, but the compact the front for most to snatch silver. Higgins used not only her and powerful Feiss exploded onto the front of the race, for a strength, but the frequent aggressive attacking stretch and held off Sullivan and Carlson to stunning and con- of her Peanut Butter & Co. Twenty12 teammate, claim the victory. vincing victory. Hanan Alves-Hyde, to secure wins in both the The weekend Omninum was topped by Stephen Beards- miss and out and the points races. endurance racers in both men’s and women’s ley (Gentle Lov- The women’s sprint tournament had Sul- events. The ever-versatile Higgins was an easy ers) of Portland livan qualifying first by posting a 13.02, while winner, with 31 points, while Carney’s 24 gave finished third. last year’s winner Featheringill was fifth him his first Omnium title at Alpenrose. Sprint The mass behind Higgins, Feiss and Crane with a 13.37 specialist Mansker, soon to relocate to the ADT start racing was performance. However, Featheringill decisively center in Los Angeles to further his racing career, highlighted by won all her rounds racing from the front, while was second with 14, and Canadian Schwinboth Photo courtesy of A mara B oursaw the dominance Crane used an explosive backstretch approach took third with 10 points. Jen Featheringill may have only qualified fifth, but she still managed to get the of Carney in the to upset both Feiss and Sullivan to make the What was most striking about the weekend gold and successfully defend her title in the Sprint competition. men’s races and final. Featheringill was not to be denied and was to see how Northwest riders who were teamed with four-time U.S. National Champion Higgins in the women’s. The men’s 10-mile tortured the younger rider with her long and massively outclassed in nearly every event back Liz Reap-Carlson of Pennsylvania to blaze out a scratch race saw nearly 30 riders take to the drawn-out accelerations, successfully defend- in 1999 — when the event was first presented 40.98 as the already frenzied crowd went nuts. track in a consistently high speed, strung-out ing her title. Sullivan was the favorite to claim — can now compete at the highest level in all Sprint specialist Featheringill partnered with frenzy that at the half way point was just ahead the Keirin race, but many women couldn’t be disciplines; a good sign that track racing is alive 20-year-old Trexlertown powerhouse Dana of Kenny Williams’ 20:40 track record time set counted out. She controlled the motor and was and well in the Pacific Northwest. Feiss to roar through in 40.50, in a final better- in 2001. Carney ing of the record. spent most of It was a tough act for the men to follow, but the first half a number of teams were eyeing the 53.50 record near the back set last year by Canadian fast-man Travis Smith, of the field, pa- Californians Keyln Akuna and Olympian Adam tiently await- Duvendeck. First to break it and take the lead ing his chance. were Akuna, Smith and their new teammate In the closing Mathieson. They rode extremely smooth to laps he posi- establish a fast 53.44 performance. The cheering tioned himself continued when local riders Dean Tracy (a past in the top five National Team Sprint Champion) of Team Ru- with the pow- bicon, his teammate Andy Williams and sprint erful Harm, phenom Kevin Mansker (current Team Spring mouth agape, National Champion) managed powerful and frequently explosive coordination which brought them s t r i n g i n g to the finish line in 53.33 seconds. things out. The Mansker, in only his third year of track record seemed racing, was one of the brightest stars of the in jeopardy weekend. He and Smith (17-time Canadian as the pack National Champion and ranked number one in bunched with the world most of this season) both qualified in only five laps 11.54 in preparation for the match sprint tourna- to go as all of ment. Mansker stunned all by leading out and the contenders decisively holding off Smith, the defending AVC wanted Car- Sprint Champion, in the finals. Tracy, the 2008 ney’s wheel. AVC sprint winner, came through the repechage The last lap,

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and a half hours tops, and then you start having win to him. He was unstoppable, finishing Tuft Talks of the Giro and Wins Nationals to do six hours, and pushing hard for the last nearly two minutes up on second place Zach By Ro b Jo n e s , Ca n a d i a n c y c l i s t .c o m weird that no one was chasing. hour ... it takes a year or two. Bell (Kelly Benefit Strategies), and close to three BP: What was your role at the Giro, and The other thing is, when you are new here, minutes ahead of bronze medalist Ryan Roth Langley, BC, resident Svein Tuft, who now what were your goals? you don’t really know anyone, you don’t know (SpiderTech p/b Planet Energy). races for the Garmin-Transitions team, finished ST: We had huge objectives for the first two the other riders and how to react to stuff they The times fell slowly until François Parisien his first Grand Tour in May — the weeks of the Giro. We were trying are doing during the race. This year, I know (SpiderTech p/b Planet Energy) put in a very Giro d’Italia (note: he did ride 15 to get Tyler [Farrar] or [David] the riders, their roles [on the teams], so I can strong 51:15, which held up until the final three stages of the Vuelta Espana last Miller into the [leader’s] jersey. put myself in the right position at the right riders came across the finish line. Ryan Roth season also). After he returned We had two stage wins, but then time; I know who is going to be doing what knocked eight seconds off the top time, but to his home in Girona, Spain, we a bad day in the team time trial. during different parts of the race, so you can was immediately supplanted by Bell, nearly a caught up with him to find out how My role was just taking care take time [during the race] to relax a bit and minute faster at 50:12.3. However, Bell knew his season is going, and what it’s of those guys. It can be pretty tax- save some energy. that his time in the lead was very limited — Tuft ransitions/Slipstream like riding on the Pro Tour. [We ing, and you can take yourself out For me it has been a great challenge, relearn- had already made up a minute and five seconds subsequently followed that up [of the race] if you aren’t careful ing stuff over and over again. of the two minute gap by the turn around, and with an interview after he won the by going too hard one day and BP: So what is next, once you have recovered looking over his shoulder at the finish he could Canadian Time Trial Champion- damaging yourself so that you from the Giro? see his former Symmetrics teammate powering ship in Edmonton, Alberta at the can’t finish the next. You have to ST: I’m doing the Delta [Zeeland] Tour in to the line, only ten seconds back. Tuft’s time end of June.] get comfortable with the amount Holland [June 11-13, where he finished 8th], was a very impressive 48:23.1. Bicycle Paper: So your first of effort that you can expend. then I head home to Canada for a while. I’ll do Bell was not unhappy with his second place. Photo courtesy of Garmin- T Grand Tour, how does it feel? BP: Do you feel more comfort- the Nationals and then have a chunk of time “For the last three years I’ve finished third,” he Tuft during Paris Nice 2010. Svein Tuft: That was a pretty able racing in Europe now? training at home [Canada] until the Tour of commented. “Two years ago, Svein caught me hard edition, from what I am told by other riders ST: Every race I’m still learning, still get- Denmark [August 4-8]. before the turn, and last year a little after the who have raced it before. It was a really tough ting used to the patterns. You really do need a BP: So does this mean a build-up for the turn, so just to avoid getting caught is a big one. I don’t think I’ve ever done more kilometers year and a half or two years to get settled, to Worlds like in 2008 [when he won silver in the accomplishment.” or more climbing than in the second week; we learn the rhythm of racing over there. It’s not time trial]? Tuft pointed to having Bell as his “rabbit,” did 41.5 hours [of racing] that week. something that you’re going to come over from ST: Yes, that’s right. I’m taking a good block as a factor in his phenomenal ride, as well as BP: You’ve done a number of stage races in North America and just pop into, and at the of time to train like I used to for the time trial. having an opportunity to spend some time on your career, what made this one so tough? beginning it is a little discouraging. I’ll be able to give it a good effort for both the his TT bike. “Zach was very strong today, and ST: I guess it’s the back-to-back days that One of the biggest differences is that in Worlds and the Commonwealth Games. it gave me the best possible rider to chase. The really get to you. Stage 10 was a really wild North America there are 10 to 20 guys at the Nationals other thing is that I’ve actually had some time day — really cold, and the race just split apart best level, but here there are 200 guys at that now to ride my TT bike, which we don’t usu- In the men’s time trial at the National on a climb. All the GC guys were there [in the level. Add on another 100km per day and the ally get to do. Usually, we are either racing or Championships, Tuft was the favorite by far, chase group], so it was the strangest thing the narrow, twisty roads ... and your body has to resting, so this has been a real bonus for me to with most of the field virtually conceding the way the front [group] went away, it was really adapt. If you are used to racing three to three be able to practice and prepare like this.” metal cowboy

were telling us to stop opposing the project and and the door is still open for jumbo bridge plan- How Cyclists Helped Rethink A Bridge launched a campaign to discuss alternatives. We ners to keep pushing for the biggest design that By Jo e Ku r m a s k i e the choke point for traffic would move south, created videos that explained the disadvantages politicians and the public will eventually have forcing highway expansion through Portland. of building such a monstrosity and started a to swallow. In the spring of 2009, the Oregon and the Furthermore, the bridge expansion would induce grass roots campaign, even staging a rally in Alternatives need to take center stage in the Washington State Department of Transportation demand, increasing automobile traffic at a time Portland’s Waterfront Park. Politicians from media and with both political leaders and the and other business interest groups were pushing when the world is calling to reduce it. Oregon and Washington attended the event, public if the Northwest hopes to arrive at the the Columbia River Crossing project, a 4 billion When Coalition for A Livable Future, Thou- the BTA stepped away from the table, the media best solution. dollar, 12-lane bridge planned to replace the sand Friends Of Oregon, ThirdBridgeNow, began to question the idea, and public support Here are some options proposed by those existing I-5 structure between Oregon and Wash- Smarter Bridge Coalition, and student groups for the project faltered. Today it looks to be dead against the mega-bridge, which could be ington. They were telling anyone who would from REED and PSU colleges joined metro coun- in the water. The last nail in the coffin came from implemented as a whole or in part to reduce listen that it was a done deal. As evidence they cilor Robert Liberty and engineer Joe Cortright to the Vancouver side of the river, where a number traffic congestion while ensuring the support would point out that the Bicycle Transportation question the wisdom of building a jumbo bridge of elected officials, including the Mayor, have of non-motorized users and keeping the costs Alliance (BTA) was even sitting at the table to see at a time of changing driving habits, skyrocketing gone on record stating they are against extend- more reasonable. that world class cycling facilities were included fuel costs, oil wars and the like, we were told ing the light rail from Portland and in June, city Option 1: Tolls in the design. the fight was over, and the bridge was as good officials gave light rail opponents the go-ahead It would modulate the flow of traffic across Jamming a 12-lane freeway through the cen- as built. They said progressive political figures to mount a petition to appeal extending light- the existing bridges, especially during peak ter of Portland looked like 20th century thinking: such as Sam Adams and democratic Governor rail from Portland to their city. But ventures hours in the prime direction and it would allow The sort that brought the world Los Angeles, Kulongoski were in favor of it and we should like this never stay dead, not with this much the flow of essential commercial traffic without Atlanta, and Dallas rush hours - the transpor- be happy that bikes and mass transit were going money involved. massive infrastructure development while tation equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig or to be part of the design. In the meantime, cyclists are left without a raising revenue. dressing up a corpse. Once the bridge was built, We ignored the voices in high places that quality route between Portland and Vancouver see metal cowboy on page 15

10 - Bicycle Paper August 2010 calendar Sep 7: Eugene Twilight CCX Series Hell of a Series MXC Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, Aug 21 Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s Most [email protected] Five event series regroup the best marathon Sep 11: Cross 542 races in BC. Best 3 out of 5 results counts toward Bellingham, WA. Silver Lake County Park. A, B, C overall for all except Pros count 4/5. cycling BC, Comprehensive Bicycle Calendar classes. An early season test designed for all abilities. cyclingbc.net First time ‘cross racers welcome. Cyclocrazed, NorKa All events are listed chronologically within their respective sections: Events (clinics, expositions, lectures, etc.), Recreation, 360-303-1717, FESTIVAL542.com Knobby Tire Series Camps, Multisport (events that include cycling as part of the competition), Series (competitions where cumulative Sep 12: Pain+Suffer’n CX Aug 7 point standings are awarded), Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing (competition featuring singletrack and other Bald Peak, OR. Roger Colwell, 503-531-9254, Various, ID. Series of 7 events. State Champion- [email protected] ship Series. Overall standings calculated on points off-road riding), Mountain Bike Touring (rides featuring singletrack and off-road riding), Road Racing (bicycle Sep 12: uBRDO Kick-off Cross - MFG #1 counting 4 best results. If you move up on points, competition), Road Touring (road rides of various distances and for any type of bicycle), Track (velodrome-type Kirkland, WA. Big Finn Hill Park. Part of MFG half points will follow you. Check website for more events). To conserve space, we’ve chosen to run websites only, on events where both website and email are avail- Cyclocross. Terry Buchanan, Low Pressure Promo- details. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, tions, mfgcyclocross.com knobbytireseries.com able. If you are an organizer and your event is not listed, or if the information listed changes, contact us and we Sep 14: Eugene Twilight CCX Series Oregon Super D Series will gladly update the calendar. Please send your event information in the same style and format seen here. Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org Aug 29; Sep 5 All aspects of this event calendar are copyright 2010 Bicycle Paper. This calendar may not be transmitted or Sep 18–19: Hood River Double Cross Series of 4 events, 3 to count for overall. Pts reproduced by any means, electronically or printed, without written consent of the publisher. Hood River, OR. Double weekend of ‘cross. awarded 12 deep. Race #2 at Willamette Pass. Hood River Valley High School on Saturday, Date TBD. Brandon Ontiveros, oregonsuperd.com County Fairgrounds on Sunday. All categories, Pistis STXC Series including kids kross. Cash and merchandise for all Aug 6–7: Stormy Aug 22: Sammamish Splash categories. Points are given each day to the top 10 Aug 15, 22, 29; Sep 12, 19 Events Squamish, BC. 50 miles and 100 miles on single- Kids Triathlon in each category. Overall winner receives trophy. Grants Pass, OR. 5-event series. MTB short track track trails and forest roads. 100 miles starts on Issaquah, WA. Age group, relay, and kids tri Registration opens 7:30am. OBRA sanctioned. Jeff racing. Alternating courses, .9 to 1.5 miles long. Au g u s t Friday. Part of BCUTS. Wendy Montgomery, 604- for ages 5-15. Start 7am. Distances vary by age Lorenzon, 541-490-6387, obra.org Vertical climbs of 100-150’/lap. Full complement 892-5142, homepage.mac.com/designr2/stormy group: 50-150 yards swim, 2-mile bike, 1-mile run. Aug 8: Wacky Wheelays Sep 18: Star Crossed of categories, including a kids race for the under Aug 7: Bigfoot Triathlon Festival Staging Lake Sammamish State Park. Mary Meyer 12 group. Trophies and prizes will be given at last Bellevue, WA. Janelle Cornelison Redmond, WA. Twilight cyclocross event Harrison Mills, BC. 60 miles east of Vancouver. Life Fitness, marymeyerlifefitness.com race. This event qualifies toward OBRA point totals Aug 17: Bike Ride 2010 presented at Marymoor Velodrome. Fast and Full and half-Ironman distances. No drafting. Start Aug 22: XTERRA Wild Ride Triathlon spectator friendly course surrounded by a festive if you have a license. Start 5:30pm. No race on Victoria, BC. One-of-a-kind two-wheeled-adventure. 7am. CANUSA Triathlon Championship. World McCall, ID. Off-road tri featuring 3/4-mile swim, atmosphere. Beer garden, raffle, food and music. 9/5. Cliff McCann, Pistis Ministries, pistis.us Ride from performance to performance from vari- Endurance Sport, 800-343-4466, triathlons.net 20-mile MTB, and 6km trail run. Individual and 2- Spectators $5. Terry Buchanan, Low Pressure Pro- Wild Rockies XC Series ous artists following a 4-km stretch of the Galloping Aug 7: CitySolve Urban Race to 3-person teams. Stage at Ponderosa State Park. motions, LLC, 425-503-2333, mfgcyclocross.com Sep 4 Goose Trail. Bikes decorated on site, treasure hunt Portland, OR. Unique urban adventure race, solve America Tour national points series for XTERRA. style adventure, food and more. Allison Bottomley, Sep 19: Rad Racing GP - MFG #2 Nampa, ID. Best 8 out of 10 results count towards clever clues, face challenges while discovering the Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com Issaquah, WA. Part of MFG Cyclocross. Jim Brown, Theatre SKAM, 250-386-7526, [email protected] city. Start 11am. citysolveurbanrace.com Aug 28: Lake Sammamish Sprint final standings for XC series. Custom medals for top Aug 21: Kirkland Street Scramble Rad Racing NW, radracingnw.org 3, prize drawings at every race. Darren Lightfield, Aug 7: Whidbey Island’s Triathlon Triathlon Sep 21: Eugene Twilight CCX Series Kirkland, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints Langley, WA. Scenic course, chip timing, good Issaquah, WA. Lake Sammamish State Park. Age Wild Rockies, 208-388-1971, wildrockies.com marked on a map of Kirkland/Redmond can you Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org organization, friendly volunteers. Great first triath- group, relay, and kids (13-16). Start 7am. Dis- Sep 22: CrossVegas find in 90 or 180 minutes? On foot or bike, solo or lon and local favorite. .5-mile swim in Goss Lake, tance: 400m swim, 14-mile bike, 3.4-mile run. Also Las Vegas, NV. Largest CX race in America held an- Racing team, compete to win or just have fun exploring 19.5-mile bike, 3.8-mile run through forest trails at Retro-Tri: no wetsuit, no high-tech gear. Support the nually during Interbike. Chris Grealish, CrossVegas, the city. Refreshments at finish. Eric Bone, Meridian Community Park and on county roads. South Whid- JDRF. BuDu Racing, buduracing.com Au g u s t 303-907-3133, crossvegas.com Geographics, 206-291-8250, streetscramble.com bey Parks & Recreation District, swparks.org Aug 6: USAC Tandem Sprint Nationals Aug 28: Oyster Race Series Sep 25: Psycho Cross Aug 8: Walnut Grove Triathlon Seattle, WA. Cure triathlon monotony and the Trexlerton, PA. usacycling.com Se p t e m b e r Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org Langley, BC. Featuring an A sprint distance, Kids swim-bike-run routine; come have fun with our Aug 7: High Cascade 100 Sep 11–12: 542 Festival Sep 26: Battle at Barlow Bellingham, WA. One of the largest and most of Steel and Tiny Tri event. 50m pool swim, scenic run-bike-paddle-skate-trek-climb and other stuff that Bend, OR. 80 miles of singletrack in one big epic bike route and a run on trails and residential makes this event so darn fun. Full distance division: Gresham, OR. Sam Barlow High School. Registra- day on a mountain bike. Part of the National Ultra inclusive cycling events in Washington State. tion 8am. First race 9am. All categories and sin- From Tour de France bound riders to singlespeed areas. Family event, perfect for beginners and Co-ed, Men, Women, Team Relay; Half Oyster: Endurance (NUE) series. It has something for every experienced athletes. Benefits Leukemia Lymphoma Women, Men, Co-ed. TeamSage Productions, Inc., glespeed. Challenging, raiload tie stepped run-up MTB addict. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, beach cruisers, 542 attracts riders and runners and long off-camber section. Two gradual climbs of all abilities. NorKa Recreation, 360-303-1717, Society of Canada. Tanya Williams, TriGeeks 970-221-5007, oysterracingseries.com 541-847-3030, mudslingerevents.com Multisport Club, 604-541-1894, trigeeks.ca Aug 28–29: Trioba 24-30 Hour per lap. Euro-style course. Cash prize and trophies. Aug 7: Knobby Tire Series Finals FESTIVAL542.com Charles Warner, 360-624-1803, obra.org Aug 14: Bellingham Youth Triathlon Adventure Race Boise, ID. World Cup-style racing in the Treasure Sep 11: WTW Bike Sep 26: Klamath Falls CX 1 Darrington, WA. 12, 22 & 28-mile route through Bellingham, WA. Race for kids 6 to 13 years old. Chelan, WA. 50-70 miles MTB, 20-30 miles Valley. 8.5-mile loop is packed with tight double- Separate divisions 6-8, 9-10, 11-13. Day of registra- paddle, 20-30 miles trail running with map and Klamath Falls, OR. Lilian Schiavo, 541-892-7894, track and some singletrack to keep you honest. the scenic landscape of the North Cascades. Fun obra.org for all ages and abilities. Also 30-mile ride with tion. Noon start. Lance Romo, Bellingham Park and compass. Teams of 2-4 and finish time of 24-30hrs. Riders come back to the park every lap to hear Recreation, 360-647-7665, trithecookie.com Glenn Rodgers, trioba.com Sep 26: Seattle Cyclocross #1 live band and be cheered on by hundreds of 10 miles of MTB back country. Fee include T-shirt, Snohomish, WA. Evergreen High. See race series snack and lunch. Start at Blue Grass Grounds. Dar- Aug 14: Big Hole Challenge Aug 29: Hells Gate Duathlon spectators. Part of Knobby Tire Series. Knobby Tire Driggs, ID. 15-mile MTB race, 7.5-mile bike and Lewiston, ID. Staged at Hells Gate State Park. for details. Seattle Cyclocross Gang, Series, knobbytireseries.com rington School District, 360-436-1323, seattlecyclocross.com dsd.k12.wa.us/ride.htm 5-mile run duathlon. Horsehoe Trail, 11 miles west No major climbs. 5 age group awards. Start Aug 7–15: Kokanee Crankworx of Driggs. Dick Weinbrandt, peakedsports.com 9am. 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, 2-mile run. Solo or Sep 28: Eugene Twilight CCX Series Whistler, BC. The most groundbreaking gravity-fu- Aug 14: Rat Race 2010 2-person team. Limit 200. Mike Collins, Lewis Clark Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, eled mountain bike festival in the history of all things Camps Redmond, OR. Pool-based sprint triathlon/duathlon State College, 208-792-2308, lcsc.edu [email protected] bad ass. 9 action-packed days featuring the sport’s centered around Redmond’s Cascade Swim Center. Aug 29: Ironman Canada Sep 29: Blind Date at the Dairy most fearless and talented athletes. Jeremy Roche, Au g u s t 500m swim, 12-mile bike and 5km run. Solo and Penticton, BC. Staged at Okanagan Park. 3.8km Portland, OR. Tony Kic, crossseries.com Events Whistler, 604-938-7376, crankworx.com Aug 7–8: Dirt Series MTB Camp team. Trinity Bikes, roguemultisport.com swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run. Ironman North Aug 8–14: TransRockies IX Hood River, OR. Learn new skills, increase your Aug 15: Danskin Triathlon America, 888-280-9097, ironman.ca Fernie, BC. TR is returning to its origins with a confidence, enjoy the sport like never before. Seattle, WA. Staged at Genesee Park. 800m swim moUntain bike brand new 400km route from Fernie, BC, to Personalized instruction, professional program- in Lake Washington, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Canmore, AB. Continuous route through the high ming, and an incredibly skilled, enthusiastic, and Start 6:45am. Enter as solo, 2- or 3-person teams. cyclocross weekly Canadian Rockies that includes ample singletrack, supportive coaching staff. World class women’s 800-452-9526, danskin.com mountains, complete rider support, a host of new only instructional weekend camps for beginner, Aug 15: Nike Youth Triathlon Monday event services. 7-day event open to teams of 2. TR3 intermediate, and advanced riders. Also available weekly Beaverton, OR. Age groups are 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 solo option: 170km, 3-day race. Aaron McConnell, Aug 28 - 29 in Bellingham, WA. Jo Fergie, Dirt Salem STXC and 11-12. Limit 300 entries. Held at Nike World Thursday Transrockies Inc, 403-668-7537, transrockies.com Series, 604-484-6238, dirtseries.com August 9–30 Headquarters Campus. roguemultisport.com Thrilla Cyclocross Series Aug 10–14: Southeast Idaho Jesse Finch Gnehm, 319-400-4567, obra.org Senior Games Aug 15: West Plains September 2–30 WunderWoman Triathlon Pocatello, ID. Open to adults 50+. Jody Olson, multisport Bend, OR. 7th annual series consist of four races to Wednesday Medical Lake, WA. Women’s sprint distance event. 208-233-2034, seidahoseniorgames.org be held across the street from Cascade Lakes Lodge. DDD STXC RS Start 9am. .25-miles swim, 10.2-mile bike, 3-mile Aug 14: Big Hole Challenge series Registration from 5-5:45pm. Start 6pm. Categories: run. Marla Emde, Emde Sports, emdesports.com August 4–25 Driggs, ID. 15-mile MTB race, 7.5-mile bike and BCUTS A, Masters (40+), B and women. Overall winners Series of 4 short track XC events raced at night. 5-mile run duathlon. Horsehoe Trail, 11 miles Aug 19: BEAST Adventure Race Series get trophies. Kevin Gorman, Webcyclery, 541-318- Aug 6–7; Sep 5, 18 Kid friendly. Bill Olson, 208-788-9184 west of Driggs. Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, #4 6188, webcyclery.com/pages.php?pageid=82 A series of 8 ultra trailrunning series. Distances Seattle, WA. 1.5 to 3 hour weeknight adventure peakedsports.com vary between 50km and 100 miles. Overall race involving road or MTB, running, and basic series Aug 14–15: Capitol Forest Classic series Olympia, WA. Super D and XC events. Saturday: calculated on best 3 results out of 7 races. Bruce navigation. A good way for first-time adventure BC Cup DH Series Grant, bcuts.ca racers to try it. Go solo or in a team of 2 to 4. MFG Cyclocross 6-mile Super D, Sunday: 18-mile XC on the finest Jul 31–Aug 1; Aug 28–29 singletrack. Raffle and BBQ. Both races staged Refreshments at finish. Eric Bone, Meridian Geo- Sep 19; Oct 3, 30; Sep 12; Nov 14; Oct 24 graphics, 206-291-8250, beastrace.com Series of 7 events raced throughout BC. Best 5 out from Fall Creek day use area. On-site camping is racing Various, WA. 6 events open to all from beginner to of 7 results count towards final series standings. available. All proceeds go back into making the Aug 21–22: Apple Capital Triathlon National level. First start 9:30am, last one 2:30pm, Au g u s t Orondo, WA. Daroga State Park. Sprint and Participation in the final event is not mandatory. Capitol Forest some of the best trail riding around. no license required. Day of reg. closes 20 minutes John Kramer, Friends of Capitol Forest, Aug 1: 29th Annual Roika Triathlon Olympic distances. Swim, bike, run. Sprint and du- Only full licensed riders are eligible for overall before each starts. Overall standings calculated standings. Points to top 59 riders in each race. 360-701-4515, joomla.friendsofcapitolforest.org Spokane, WA. Long course. Choose 1.2, 13 or 56 athlon on Saturday, Olympic distance on Sunday. on points. Relay Team = 3 riders of any category Cash prizes for pro/elite riders. Tanya Campo- Aug 14: OBRA STXC miles. Staged at Medical Lake. Keats McGonigal, Jennifer Korfiatis, Wenatchee Triathlon Association, wearing unique jerseys. Category du Jour entry sano, Cycling BC, 604-737-3034, cyclingbcmtb.ca TBA, OR. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, racecenter.com/troika 509-293-5614, triwenatchee.net level theme race to try cross racing. Terry Buch- 541-847-3030, mudslingerevents.com Aug 1: Mid Summer Triathlon Aug 21: Finish Strong Sprint Triathlon anan, Low Pressure Promotions, mfgcyclocross.com BC Cup XC Series Aug 15: Pistis STXC Series #1 Fairview, OR. Blue Lake Park. Also duathlon. Sprint Monroe, WA. Inaugural USAT race at Lake Tye Jul 31–Aug 1; Seattle Cyclocross Series Grants Pass, OR. See race series for details. Cliff and Olympic distances, open to all categories. AA Park. Great one for the beginner to the elite. Flat Sep 26, 26; Oct 17, 31; Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Series of 7 events raced throughout BC. Best 5 out McCann, Pistis Ministries, 541-659-4104, pistis.us Sport, racecenter.com and fast course through Snohomish Valley. of 7 results count towards final series standings. Aug 20–22: Fluidride Cup DH #4 Aug 1: Troika Triathlon finishstrongevents.com Various, WA. Series of 8 events raced around the Participation in the final event is not mandatory. Schweitzer Resort, ID. See race series for details. Spokane, WA. 30th annual half-Ironman distance Aug 21: The RUSH Triathlon Seattle area. Open to all categories. Overall cal- Only fully licensed riders are eligible for overall Simon Lawton, FluidrideRacing.com at Medical Lake’s Waterfront Park. Bike leg on Rexburg, ID. Intermediate: 1-mile swim, 24.8-mile culated on points. Race categories - age as of end standings. Points to top 59 riders in each race. Centennial Trail. Start 7am. Keats McGonigal, bike, 6.2-mile run. Start 9am. Sprint: .5-mile swim, of year. MTB without bar ends are ok. Series final Cash prize for pro/elite riders. Categories for 10 Aug 21: Just Another Bike Race (JABR) troikatriathlon.com 13.8-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Swim at Rainbow Lake. earns double points. Registration closes 20 minutes years old to 50+. Tanya Camposano, Cycling BC, Squamish, BC. An in-between Test of Metal and Aug 1: Whisky Dick Triathlon Enter as team or solo. River Rock Youth Tri on 9/26. prior to start. First start 9:30am. All categories, 604-737-3034, cyclingbcmtb.ca Gear Jammer. 40km marathon. Part of Hell of a including singlespeed and kids race. Seattle Cyclo- Series MXC. Dwayne Kress, Test of Metal, Ellensburg, WA. Individual and team events. 1-mile Rex City Hall, 208-359-3020, rushtriathlon.com Fluidride Cup Technical DH Aug 22: Freshwater Trust cross Gang, seattlecyclocross.com testofmetal.com/pages/jabr.php swim in the Columbia River at Vantage, 26.4-mile Aug 20–22; Sep 24–26 bike, 8.8-mile run. Start 8:30am. Tough but not Portland Triathlon Aug 21: OBRA XC impossible. 206-920-3983, buduracing.com Portland, OR. Fourth annual, downtown Portland at racing Port Angeles, WA / Mt Hood, OR. 5-race series. TBA, OR. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, Aug 1: Xterra Black Diamond Waterfront Park. One of the greenest races in the Practice on Friday and Saturday, race on Sunday. 541-847-3030, mudslingerevents.com country, according to Runners World magazine. Se p t e m b e r Best three (including the final) counting toward the Aug 21: Pierre’s Hole 50 & 100 Black Diamond, WA. 1km swim, 15km bike, 6-mile overall series. Fluidride Racing, fluidride.com run. Kid’s race for 7- to 12-year-olds also avail- Part of Portland’s Riverfest. Olympic and sprint and Sep 6: Labor Day Cyclocross Alta, WY. One course, two race formats. Staged at able. Raise the Bar, xterrablackdiamond.com relay distances. Limit 800 singles and 80 relays. Championships Fluidride Enduro DH Grand Targhee Resort in Teton Valley. The 50-miler Aug 6–7: Paddle Kitsap Must be 13. Jeff Henderson, portlandtri.com Seatac, WA. North Seatac Park. Can race multiple Sep 9–12 is for testing yourself without the 100-mile commit- categories. Registration 8am. MTB without bar ment, while the 100 tests your climbing legs with Poulsbo, WA. 2-day fully supported paddle from Aug 22: Lake Meridian Triathlon ends ok. Start 9am. Dirt and paved sections, com- Port Angeles, WA / Mt Hood, OR. Enduro racing 17,200’ of gain. Andy Williams, Grand Targhee Port Gamble to Poulsbo. Help establish the North Black Diamond, WA. Toby Mollett, Raise the Bar, plete with short climbs and sand segments. Team encompasses 2 or more races and winners are Resort, 307-353-2300 x 1309, grandtarghee.com Kitsap Water Trail. Kayak, canoe, rowing. Includes weraisethebar.com Doublecheck, [email protected] determined by the lowest cumulative time. Simon all food, transportation and accommodation. All Lawston, Hurricane Racing, Olympic Dirt Society, levels. Olympic Outdoor Center, paddlekitsap.com FluidrideRacing.com Bicycle Paper August 2010 - 11 mountaincal bikeendar calendar Aug 22: Pistis STXC Series #2 Lake Resort. Part of the Northwest Challenge. Sep 11: MTN 542 Sep 19: Lost in the Woods Aug 20–23: Mountain Bike Oregon II Grants Pass, OR. See race series for details. Cliff Micheal Allen, northwestchallenge.com Bellingham, WA. Cross Country MTB race at Silver Port Townsend, WA. 2nd annual. Anderson Lake. Oakridge, OR. Enjoy 3 full days of unequaled sin- McCann, Pistis Ministries, 541-659-4104, pistis.us Sep 5: Bogus Basin Kamikaze Lake County Park. Cyclocrazed, NorKa Recreation, lostinthewoodsmtbrace.blogspot.com gletrack riding that will leave you both exhausted Aug 28–29: Kicking Horse DH Boise, ID. Start 2:30pm, best-of-two format. 360-303-1717, FESTIVAL542.com Sep 19: Pistis STXC Series #5 and replenished. Each day offers supported ride Golden, BC. Kicking Horse Resort. Twisty single- Technical downhill: about 2 minutes long. Digital Sep 12: Mt. Ashland Hill Climb Grants Pass, OR. See race series for details. Cliff options. Campground is along the bank of Wil- track and plunging DH descents. Saturday training, chip timing. Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com Championships McCann, Pistis Ministries, 541-659-4104, pistis.us lamette River. Greenwaters Park. Randy Dreiling, Sunday racing. BC Cup Finals. Part of BC Cup DH Sep 5: Campbell River 50km Ashland, OR. TT up Mt. Ashland. Start at Lithia Sep 24–26: Fluidride Cup DH #5 541-968-8870, mtbikeoregon.com Series. kickinghorseresort.com Campbell River, BC. Snowden Forest. Park. 18 miles. All categories start 9am. Registra- Mt Hood, OR. See race series for details. Simon Se p t e m b e r Aug 29: Oregon Super D #3 islandcupseries.com tion 7:30am. Follows old Spring Thaw route on Lawton, FluidrideRacing.com Sep 2–6: Best of Oakridge Oakridge, OR. Course drops 4500’ in 15 miles, Sep 5: Oregon Super D #4 2060, then 2080 to join access road after Bull Oakridge, OR. 5-day tour for intermediate and up. climbs 1000’. See race series for details. Brandon Sandy Ridge, OR. 8 miles, 3000’ drop, 700’ climb- Gap. Last two miles paved. 6500’ elevation. Ed Touring Fantastic singletrack. Discover 11-14 trails in the Ontiveros, oregonsuperd.com ing. Last 4 miles on newly built trails. See race series Garfield, 541-840-0713, [email protected] area. Randy Dreiling, Oregon Adventures, 541- for details. Brandon Ontiveros, oregonsuperd.com Sep 12: Pistis STXC Series #4 Au g u s t Aug 29: Pistis STXC Series #3 968-5397, oregon-adventures.com Grants Pass, OR. See race series for details. Cliff Grants Pass, OR. See race series for details. Cliff Sep 9–12: Fluidride Enduro DH #2 Aug 6–8: Advanced Tour Sep 4–6: Intermediate Tour McCann, Pistis Ministries, 541-659-4104, pistis.us Mt Hood, OR. 3 race days make up this event. McCann, Pistis Ministries, 541-659-4104, pistis.us Oakridge, OR. For good riders who like to put in Oakridge, OR. Sample the area’s best trails while Thursday is a practice day and Friday- Sunday Sep 18: Cheakamus Challenge e p t e m b e r the miles and elevation gain to be rewarded with riding with people of similar skills and strength. S are race days. See race series for details. Simon Squamish to Whistler, BC. Oldest, toughest XC race great descents. Randy Dreiling, Oregon Adven- Oregon Adventures, oregon-adventures.com Sep 1–5: MTB World Championships Lawton, FluidrideRacing.com in Canada. Marathon event. Come celebrate pain! tures, 541-968-5397, oregon-adventures.com Beaupre, QC. Watch the best DH, 4X and XC rid- Sep 10–11: Pain+Suffer’n Starts at the Squamish airport, finishes in Whistler. Sep 10–12: Bike and Brew Weekend Aug 7–8: Sunshine Coast Trail Ride Bend, OR. The best that Bend has to offer: moun- ers in the world. Gestev Inc, velirium.com Bald Peak, OR. Friday: ST. Saturday: XC. Cyclo- Grant Lamont, Endorphin Enterprises, 604-938- Halfmoon Bay, BC. Off-road trail riding that tain biking and beer! Ride cross-country singletrack Sep 4: Hari-Kari STXC cross on Sunday. Roger Colwell, obra.org 1799, cheakamuschallenge.com features beginner to intermediate singletrack trails Boise, ID. Bogus Basin Mountain Resort. ST race Sep 18: FAT 55 MTB Marathon in the Cascade Mountains by day, visit Bend’s Sep 11: Capitol Forest 100 and outstanding scenery. This event promises to favorite breweries at night. 47 miles of singletrack start 10am. 20-30 minute race, depending on Oakridge, OR. Point to point 55-mile race with Olympia, WA. 50- and 100-mile bike race in Capi- be exciting with intermediate singletrack and out- over 3 days. Also available Oct. Cog Wild Bicycle category. Starts at Frontier Lodge. Final WRS XC. 7,000’ of climbing over 6 of Oakridge best trails. tol Forest’s amazing singletrack (90% of course). standing scenery. 90km total. Great Explorations, Tours, 866-610-4822, cogwild.com/bike_tours Part of Wild Rockies XC Series. Darren Lightfield, 45% singletrack, 26% blacktop and 29% gravel/ Open to men, women, masters and singlespeed 800-242-1825, great-explorations.com Sep 10–12: Women’s Camping Weekend Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com categories. Well marked, fully supported, post-race doubletrack. Start is in front of Oakridge High Aug 13–15: Women’s Weekend Bend, OR. Unforgettable experience will be spent Sep 4: NW Challenge Diamond Lake feast, raffle and swag. 10% of entry fee goes to School at 8:30am. Benefits GOATS and the local Oakridge, OR. Intermediate and up. Ride with other with female guides, enjoying some of the best trails Diamond Lake, OR. OBRA sanctioned World Class Friends of Capitol Forest. Limit 200 riders. Roger youth uni cycle club. Limit 155 riders. Norm Coyer, women of similar strength and skill level. For ladies, in the Cascade Mountains with some bike skills XC MTB race from Pro to amateurs at the Diamond Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 408-373-6374, 541-968-7115, fat55.com by ladies. Test some demo bikes. Randy Dreiling, thrown in. Cog Wild Bicycle Tours, cogwild.com capitolforest100.com Oregon Adventures, oregon-adventures.com road calendar

ceive discount on entry fee (up to 3 cans, $1/can). Lake Washington Velo Circuit Series Aug 1: Warp Speed TT #3 Aug 21: Glenns Ferry Handicap weekly Benefits the Oregon Food Bank. Start times: Cat Aug 14, 28 TBD, BC. Escape Velocity, 604-638-5182, Glenns Ferry, ID. Staggered starts from slowest to 4/5 6:05pm; Cat 3/4 6:30pm; Cat 1/2/3 6:45pm. Various, WA. Series of 3 events. Day-of registra- escapevelocity.bc.ca fastest groups forcing the chase. First group across Monday Team and individual season passes available. Jeff tion only. Categories: men Cat 1/5, women 1/4, Aug 7: BC TT Championships the line wins. Multiple categories. 4 times around Monday PIR Mitchem, 503-233-3636, obra.org Master 35+. Cash and merchandise - 5 deep. TBD, BC. Time trial event to crown the fastest rider a 13.5-mile course for 54-mile race. Gary Casella, April 19–August 30 World Tuesday Night Championship Points to top 10, more points in last race. Inter- in the province. All categories. Escape Velocity, [email protected] Portland, OR. Races for Masters 30+ men (novice May 4–August 24 series sprints halfway through each race. Alan escapevelocity.bc.ca Aug 21: Portland Criterium Series #2 Portland, OR. Second race of the series in the and experienced) and all women (any age/ability, Vancouver, BC. Road racing every dry Tuesday Adams, Hagens Berman, 206-909-1192, Aug 7: Cougar Mountain including Juniors) at the Portland International Race- hagensbermancycling.com Climb for Cancer Portland neighborhood streets. Charles Warner, (rain = no race) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Registra- 360-624-1801, portlandcritseries.com way. 5 categories. Course is a flat, wide 1.9-mile tion 6pm. Women and men 4/5 race at 6:30pm, Marker Cat 4 Women’s Series Issaquah, WA. Individual TT up “Zoo Hill.” 2.5- loop, closed to traffic with excellent pavement. No mile, 7.2% average gradient (l’Alpe D’Huez is Aug 21: Tour of Utah - Cat 3/4 men at 7pm and Cat 1/2 men at 7:30pm. Aug 14 tight corners. Great place to learn bicycle racing. Course on the campus of UBC Thunderbird Sta- 7.9%). Start 9am one block up SE 54th St and Amateur Criterium Various, WA. Series of 12 events. Points to top 15 Designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for dium. Escape Velocity, escapevelocity.bc.ca NW Newport Way. In lieu of registration, optional Nephi, UT. Run on the same course as the pros. any ability, skill and experience level. New racers finishers in Cat 4 events, plus points for finishing charitable donation to primary Fred Hutchinson Challenging course with 100’ of elevation gain are welcome and encouraged, women first time Yakima Tuesday TT other events. Prizes for top 15 overall. Minimum 2 gladly accepted. Open to all. Course record each lap. All-day activities. Part of UCA Series. rider clinics 2nd Monday of each month. Registra- March 30–August 31 races to qualify for overall. WSBA, wsbaracing.com 10:46. Please register online. Joel M. Blatt, Climb- Eric Thompson, Tour of Utah, 801-541-3840, tion at start/finish line open at 5pm, first race at Bi-monthly TT held on three different courses, Norm Babcock Cat 4 Women’s Series 4Cancer, 425-246-6699, climb4cancer.net skiutahcycling.com 6:15pm. GC at the end of each month. Adam a short flat course, a long course and an uphill Aug 7; Sep 4–6 Aug 7: OBRA RR #1 Aug 22: BC Masters #22 Edgerton, racemondaynight.com course. Damon Roberts, Chinook Cycling Club, Various, OR. 11 events with specific Cat 4 women TBA, OR. Part of Norm Babcock Cat 4 Women’s Langley, BC. 65km rolling RR. See race series for 509-833-5499, chinookcycling.com fields to help women develop/learn strategy and Series. Chad Sperry, 541-296-8908, obra.org details. Gordon Reddy, BC Masters Cycling As- Wednesday tactics. Top 10 get points toward overall. For stage Aug 8: Mt. Seymour HC Challenge sociation, 604-857-1801, bcmasterscycling.net races, points given on GC classification. Kenji N. Vancouver, BC. 12.2km ascending the steep, un- Aug 22: OBRA Crit Central Oregon Crit Series Sugahara, OBRA, obra.org forgiving and twisting road to the summit of Mt. Sey- Albany, OR. Robert Hughes, 541-754-6630, obra.org mour at 1,020m. Start at Parkgate Community Centre June 10–August 12 Seattle - LAJORS Aug 28–29: BC Masters #23-24 Bend, OR. Every Wednesday evening in June, July at base of Mt. Seymour. Junior series event. Barbara Cowichan, BC. 70km RR with 2 big hills. Sunday: Aug 29; Sep 5 and first 2 in August. Series punch card availalble. Zimich, Team Costal, teamcoastalcycling.com 80km TT or 2-up on rolling roads. Start 12pm at Matt Plummer, Central Oregon Racing, 541-385- Seattle, WA. 6-event series for junior riders. All Aug 10–14: Southeast ID Senior Games Duncan Meadows Golf Club. Double points. See 7413, centraloregonracing.com/races/nwxcrit.htm events are Criterium races. Age categories: 10-12, Pocatello, ID. Criterium, hill climb, road race race series for details. Ian Birch, BC Masters Cycling 13-14, 15-16, 17-18. Winners in each category Phoenix Velo Wednesday Night Racing and TT. Open to adults 50+. Jody Olson, Association, 250-477-6475, bcmasterscycling.net receive jersey at end of the season. Best 5 out of 208-233-2034, seidahoseniorgames.org Aug 28: Bogus Basin Hillclimb March 17–September 1 6 count towards final standings. Carrie Eller, North- Aug 13: Portland Twilight Criterium Boise, ID. 38th annual. Mass start with separate Mission, BC. Mission Raceway 2.1km-long closed west Junior Racing Series, radracingnw.org Portland, OR. Friday evening racing. Start/finish time for all age groups. 14.5 miles / 3500’ eleva- circuit course. All ages and abilities. 1hr training UCA Series near Portland Art Museum. Cash prize and primes. tion gain. Time limit 3hrs, and 500 riders. Pre-reg. to learn group tactics, cornering, sprinting before Aug 1, 14, 21, 28; Sep 4–6, 11 Start 6:30pm. Good Sport Promotion, mandatory. Prime half-way up. Mike Cooley, race. Friendly competitive atmosphere. Top 5 each 503-998-6182, goodsportpromotion.com George’s Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com Various, UT. Season long points series administered night receive points toward overall standings. 3 Aug 14: Lake Washington Velo Circuit Aug 28: Lake Washington Velo Circuit groups, intensity and distances vary according to by the Utah Cycling Association. Consists of the STP 2010 weekend races. Points calculated for all licensed Series #2 Series #3 ability. Registration 6pm. Separate kids race. Gig Harbor, WA. Short and steep climbs make for Carnation, WA. Carnation Farms circuit. The speed Bruce Wenting, Phoenix Velo Training Group, categories riders and abilities. Mike Hansen, Utah Tuesday Cycling Association, utahcycling.com an eventful day with rolling hills and some fast speed and intensity of criterium racing meets the wide 604-826-1411, wentings.com sections. Make sure you are ready for this course. open tactics of road racing. Flat and fast. See race Baddlands Twilight Series Volkl Cup April 13–August 24 Thursday See race series for details. Part of Marker Cat 4 series for details. Part of Volkl Cup. Alan Adams, Aug 28, 29 Women’s Series. Alan Adams, Hagens Berman Hagens Berman Cycling, 206-909-1192, Champion Thursday Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm sharp, registra- Various, WA. Cat 3 women’s race series features Cycling, 206-909-1192, hagensbermancycling.com hagensbermancycling.com tion open 5pm. Type of event and location vary May 27–September 2 14 events where women race on their own or with Aug 14: Portland Criterium Series #1 Aug 28: OBRA RR #2 each week, check website for details. Yellow cen- Ashland, OR. Thursday night racing. Distance Cat 1/2 but are scored separately. Points to top 10 Portland, OR. First race of the series in the Portland TBA, OR. Chad Sperry, 541-296-8908, obra.org terline rule in effect in all TT and RR. Awards party varies as daylight permits. A: 18+ laps. B: 5 races finishers. WSBA , wsbaracing.com neighborhood streets. Charles Warner, after the last race. Locations include Spokane, Aug 29: First Rate Mtg. each distance – 10, 12, 14 laps. Each lap is 1.2 WSBA BARR 360-624-1801, portlandcritseries.com Season End Classic Cheney and Coeur d’Alene. Series Three (7/6- miles with an elevation gain of 50’. A – Cat 1/2/3 8/24). Baddlands Cycling Club, 509-456-0432, Aug 1, 21 Aug 14: Steveston Sockeye Spin Seattle, WA. Criterium on 0.8-mile loop inside B – Cat 4/5. Good event to work on team strategy. Criterium Seward Park, 120-degree turn and 1 hill. All baddlands.org Various, WA. Best all around road rider competi- Ed Garfield, 541-840-0713, obra.org Steveston, BC. Erich Harvey, cyclingbc.net categories. Overall season awards. Racing from tion. 11 State Championship events count towards Eugene Criterium Series First Rate Mortgage Cycling Series 9am-5pm. Part of Volkl Cup, Seattle - LAJORS. overall BARR results. Points allocated to top 10 in Aug 15: BC Masters #21 June 1–August 31 David Douglas, 206-932-5921, wsbaracing.com April 1–September 2 each category. Only WSBA members get points. Cedar, BC. 63km RR on flat roads with some roll- Eugene, OR. Friendly course, wide and open. Sal Seattle, WA. Criterium racing every Thursday night Team points (Cat 1-2) calculated on sum of top ers. Start noon at Cedar School. See race series Aug 29: Helvetia Farm Crit Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org at Seward Park. Short 0.8-mile raindrop-shaped 5 riders. All Senior & Masters men and women for details. Mike Sevcov, BC Masters Cycling As- Portland, OR. A fun and novel bike race held in Pacific Raceways Series loop in the park, smooth pavement, 200m hill categories. No juniors. WSBA , wsbaracing.com sociation, 250-748-6457, bcmasterscycling.net the beautiful Helvetia area (20’ from downtown March 23–August 31 each lap, 140-degree turn. Race directions vary. Aug 15: Grand Fork TTT PDX). Open to riders of all ages, abilities and bikes Grand Forks, BC. Tentative date. 4 man TT. Anton (RR, CX, MTB). Feels like a fast and non-technical Kent, WA. Tuesday night racing. 2.25-mile closed $10 per night. Race day registration only, opens Road Racing Kew, Grand Forks Cycling Club, 250-442-0421, cyclocross race over hard-packed farm roads, course. Reg. from 5:30pm to 6:50pm. Starts at 4:30pm. First timers clinic at 5pm, A group at 5:30pm, B at 6pm, C at 7pm. Nightly cash and Au g u s t grandforkscyclingclub.com with some potholes, ruts, a sprinkle of gravel, a at 7pm, except March - 6:45pm. Course varies bit of sand, and possibly mud. 100% rideable (no weekly. Women Cat 3/4 every second race start- primes. Points 6 deep. Overall on points. Unsanc- Aug 1–31: BC 5000 Aug 15: OBRA Uphill TT tioned event. David Douglas, wsbaracing.com Government Camp, OR. Erik Voldengen, dismounts). Think of it as a mini-version of Paris- ing 4/13. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, Whistler, BC. Ultracycling event. Two routes: Prince Roubaix, sans cobblestones. Great segway into 260-920-3983, buduracing.com Logan Race TT Series George circuit - 2,659km or Watson Lake Grand 503-649-4632, obra.org Aug 15: Ronde Ohop Circuit Race cyclocross season. Kris Schamp, Portland Racing, September Handicap Series PIR May 20–August 19 Loop circuit - 5,000km ride. Enter as solo, team of portlandracing.com Eatonville, WA. 360-832-2434, eatonvilleoutdoor.com Logan, UT. Logan, UT. Thursdays, 6:30p.m. 2, 4 or 8. Qualifier for RAAM. Limit 30 days. Perry September 7–21 Stone, ultravelo.com Aug 17–22: Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Se p t e m b e r Portland, OR. 3-event race series at the speedway Training tool for cyclists of all levels and abilities. Rotates between 4 locations, check website for Aug 1–2: BC Masters #19-20 Nephi, UT. America’s toughest stage race. 1 pro- Sep 4–6: Eugene Celebration Stage Race track. Handicap format. 3 groups starting 2 min- Salmon Arm, BC. Saturday 40km TT on flat terrain. logue + 5 stages (3 RR, 1TT, 1 Crit), 325 miles with Eugene, OR. 4 stages over 3 days. TT, criterium, utes apart. Cat 4 riders start first, followed by Cat details. Stephen Clyde, Logan Race Club, loganraceclub.org Sunday RR rolling. See race series for details. Olav $45,000 purse. Pro/1 men only. Travels through road race and circuit race. Challenging courses in 3 and Cat 1/2. All riders race the same number Stana, BC Masters Assoc., bcmasterscycling.net Salt Lake, Ogden, Utah County, Tooele, Park City, beautiful Willamette Valley. Cash prizes. Part of of laps and contest the same sprint. All finish as Aug 1: Tenino ITT State Championships Snowbird, Salt Lake. NRC event. Karen Weiss, Tour Norm Babcock Cat 4 Women’s Series. Sal Collura, a single group. Cat 3 riders may choose to start series of Utah, 415-218-0193, tourofutah.com 541-747-3336, obra.org with the 1/2’s. Prizes awarded based on points Tenino, WA. Mostly flat with a couple of rolling BC Masters Series hills on twisty windy roads. Start 9am at theTenino Aug 21: Crystal Mountain Hill Climb TT Sep 5: BC Masters #25 accumulated in primes and at the finish. Start 6pm. Championships Charles Warner, 360-624-1803, obra.org Aug 1–2, 15, 22, 28–29; Sep 5 City Park. Open to all. Part of WSBA BARR. Cobble Hill, BC. 65km RR with one big hill. Start wsbaracing.org Crystal Mountain, WA. State Championships. 6 11am. Double points. See race series for details. Tuesday PIR Various, BC. Series of 24 races. Best 15 results count toward overall. Open to men and women Aug 1–7: USAC Master Road Nat’l miles, approximately 1612’ elevation gain. Course Kim Gard, BC Masters Assoc., bcmasterscycling.net April 6–August 31 30+ years old. Staged in the Lower Mainland, Championships is on US Nat’l Forest Land. First rider off at 11am. Sep 5: Blackberry Criterium Portland, OR. RR circuit at Portland International Vancouver Island or Interior. Age group cat: 30-34 Louisville, KY. Road, TT, Crit for 30+ age catego- No day-of registration, prizes for heaviest bike, Bremerton, WA. Senior Criterium Championship. Raceway. Genders combined for Cat 1/2/3, Cat and all subsequent in 5-year increments. Relaxed ries. Tom Vinson, USA Cycling, 719-434-4200, slowest time and weight ratio. Part of WSBA BARR. Great course in downtown Bremerton. 1 downhill 3/4, Cat 4/5. Flat 1.9-mile loop, wide road with and fun atmosphere. BCMCA membership, CBC usacycling.org Dave Bachman, Wheelsports Cycling Team, and 1 uphill makes this non-technical race an end- excellent pavement, closed to traffic. Distances and Citizen or UCI license needed. Bill Yearwood, Aug 1: Vancouver Courthouse Crit wheelsportscycling.com of-road-season must do. Part of Seattle - LAJORS. hot spots vary depending on daylight. Cash and 604-267-7338, bcmasterscycling.net Vancouver, WA. Joe Cipale, 360-931-3143, obra.org Joe Holmes, Ridge Racing, ridgeracing.com merchandise prizes. 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12 - Bicycle Paper August 2010 Road calendar Sep 11: Gran Fondo Whistler Aug 7: 8 Lakes Leg Aches Bike Ride to CdA. Limit: 300. Ride Idaho, 208-344-5501, intermediate, 30-mile, 70Adjustment-mile. Kids Vancouver, BC. 120km from Vancouver to Whistler Spokane, WA. Easy family friendly 15 and 30 miles rideidaho.org zone. Check-in 7-10am. Fritz Ribary, Snoqualmie on smooth new pavement along the Sea to Sky with 45- or 75-mile route options. David’s Gourmet Aug 8: Rona MS Bike Tour - Valley Chamber of Commerce, 425-888-6362, Highway. For racers and recreational cyclists alike. Pizza & prizes finish. Riders raising $175 receive 8 Scenic City Tour tourdepeaks.com Chip timing. Finish line festival and bus ride back Lakes designer jersey. Ride around Spokane and Vancouver, BC. Gear up for fun, for a challenge, Aug 15–22: Tour of Volcanic to Vancouver included. Jonathan Wornell, Gran- Cheney. Start and finish at Group Health Corp. of- for a cure. 30 or 60km rides. Min fundraising Scenic Byway Fondo Canada, whistlergranfondo.com fice. Christie McKee, Lutheran Community Services $100. Food, entertainment, road support crews Chester, CA. 6 days, 372 miles. Explore the won- Sep 11: LOTOJA Classic NW, 509-343-5020, lcsnw.org/events.html and awards for fundraising. Staged at Creekside der and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape. Logan, UT. European-style classic. 206 miles, Aug 7: American Cancer Society Park. Eilesha, MS Society of Canada, Richard Merrick, Cycling Escapes, 714-267-4591, 10,000’ of climbing. Starts in Logan, UT, and fin- Bike to Battle Cancer 604-602-3200, mssociety.ca CyclingEscapes.com ishes in Jackson Hole, WY. Various solo categories, Bellingham, WA. 2nd annual. 30-mile ride. 3 Aug 8: Sound to Mountains BikeFest Aug 19–22: Summer 1000 tandems, citizens and relay teams. Pre-reg only. routes to choose from, for all skill levels and types Seattle, WA. 104-mile ride begins at Magnuson Olympia, WA. Also includes a 400 which starts on Epic Events, 801-546-0090, lotojaclassic.com of riders. Raises awareness and funds for cancer Park in Seattle to end in North Bend. The beauti- the 21st. ACP brevet. Mark Thomas, Seattle Int’l Sep 11–12: Ring of Fire 12/24hr TT research. Fundraise $250 and get a free cycling ful, occasionally hilly route takes riders North to Randonneurs, 206-612-4700, seattlerando.org Maupin, OR. 24-hour racers complete a 157-mile jersey. Casey Hansen, American Cancer Society, Snohomish before winding through the Snoqualmie Aug 20–22: Recumbent Retreat day loop and turn circles around Maupin all night Great West Division, Inc., 425-322-1116, River Valley to the base of Mt Si. Riders receive a Astoria, OR. Fort Stevens State Park. West Coast long. 12-hour racers do a shorter version of the biketobattlecancer.org 3-day pass into the festival. The Levee Breaking / recumbent event with rides, games, bike light day route, and then rip around Maupin, toting up Aug 7–9: Courage Classic Shunpike, theleveebreaking.com parade, breakfast rides, potluck & fireside chats. miles for the win. Register as solo, team or tandem Snoqulamie, WA. 3-day, 172-mile, fully supported Aug 8–21: Uganda: Pearl of Africa T-shirt included, camping available. Ride one or for either event. George Thomas, 541-760-1024, tour. Snoqualmie, Blewett & Stevens passes, Uganda. Exploration of western Uganda. Fascinat- many events. Bob Porter, recumbentretreat.org raceacrossoregon.com averaging 60 miles/day. Exceptional food stops. ing visit to traditional rural villages, historic sites Aug 21–22: Bike MS: Road, Sep 12: Ride 542 - Mt. Baker Hill Climb Benefits Child Abuse Intervention Dept. at Mary and more. Ibike Cultural Tours, ibike.org/ibike Sweat & Gears Ride Bellingham, WA. 24.5 race from Glacier to Artist Bridge Children’s Hospital. Mark Grantor, Mary Aug 13–14: RSVP McCall, ID. Spectacular scenery and camaraderie Point on Route 542. Gradual grades dominate Bridge Children’s Hospital, 253-403-4374, Seattle, WA. 183 miles of scenic back roads in over 2 days of riding. All levels, 20-, 40-, 50- and until the last 2.5 miles, where it turns skyward. courageclassic.org western Washington. Finish line festival. Cascade 60-mile options and MTB ride out of Jug Mountain Recreational riders start at 8am, racers between Aug 7: Jackson’s Ride the Gorge Bicycle Club, 206-522-3222, cascade.org Ranch on Sunday. Fully supported with SAG 8:30 and 9am. Mt. Baker Highway closes for Hood River, OR. Tour Columbia Gorge to benefit Aug 14: 200 to 600km Brevet vehicles, rest areas and enjoyable meals. Min fund- cyclists only. Charlie Heggem, NorKa Recreation, NW Sarcoma Foundation and Children’s Cancer TBC, BC. Richard Blair, BC Randonneurs, raising $250. Erin Farrell, National MS Society 360-303-1717, FESTIVAL542.com Association. Ride starts/ends at Bonneville Hot 250-372-1873, randonneurs.bc.ca - Idaho Division, 208-388-4253, msidaho.org Sep 26: Echelon Portland/Columbia Springs Spa. Family flat 25-, in addition to the 62- Aug 14: Alpine Century Aug 21: Crater Lake Century River Gorge Gran Fondo and 100-mile rides. Fully supported and gourmet Alpine, OR. Choose from challenging 50 or Klamath Falls, OR. Gorgeous annual ride that Portland, OR. Spectacular ride. Begins at the dinner with free beer and live music at the finish. 100-mile routes with 4000’ elevation gain and starts and ends at historic Fort Klamath Museum. STP 2010 Discovery Center and follows the Columbia Good Sport Promotions, jacksonsridethegorge.org loss through wild and scenic Oregon. Enjoy the 100-mile century and 62-mile metric century, roads of Nanaimo and the Cowichan Valley. River to The Dalles, Dufur, Hood River. Benefits Aug 7–14: Oregon Bicycle Ride premier Alsea Scenic Byway and Lobster Valley with over 3,000’ of climb to Crater Lake rim and Stephen Hinde, BC Randonneurs, 250-756-4756, LiveStrong and the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. Klamath Falls, OR. 7-day ride showcasing all the with well-supported rest stops, SAG support, and another 3,000’ over the next 30 miles. Limited to randonneurs.bc.ca Min. fundraising $125. Chip timing - do it at your “Big Sky Country” has to offer; from wide-open pas- a fresh delicious lunch at the end. Benefits Alpine 300 riders. Benefits Klamath/Lake County Food Aug 21: Yaquina Lighthouse Century own pace or race it to the finish. David Cochran, Bank and Klamath County Museums. Bill Haskins, tureland, lush forests, quiet roads, and the peaceful Community Center. Evelyn Lee, Alpine Community Newport, OR. Experience the beauty of the 415-435-3686, echelongranfondo.org 541-884-1343, craterlakecentury.com sound of fresh mountain water. oregonbicycleride.org Center, 541-847-6028, alpinecommunity.net Oregon coast. Century, 70km and 25-mile rides. Aug 7: Summer 400 Aug 14: D’Arcy Revisited Aug 21: HeArt of Idaho Century Starts in Newport at 7am. Generally flat with some Touring TBA, OR. 400km ACP brevet. John Henry Maurice, TBC, BC. 400km. Start 6am. Sea to Sky route. Idaho Falls, ID. Flat to rolling 25-, 62-, and hills. SAG support and rest stops. Limit 200 riders. Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org Keith Nichol, BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca 100-mile options through the upper Snake River Au g u s t Yaquina Wheels Bicycle Club, yaquinawheels.org Aug 7: Sunshine Coast 200 Aug 14: Make-up Brevets Valley. Food stops, bike mechanics, SAG, BBQ, art Aug 22: Bike Oregon Wine Country Aug 1: Bike Oregon Wine Country activities, live music and prize drawings. Early bird Gibson, BC. Need to catch ferry in and out. 9am Fort St. John, BC. Randonneur event. 200, 300 Rickreall, OR. See Aug 8 for details. Rickreall, OR. Intermediate to difficult ride through discounts. James Arnold, Eagle Rock Cycling Club, start. Smuggler’s Cove, Garden Bay, Bathgates and 400km brevet. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 503-623-2405, eolahillswinery.com scenic Eola Hills and Mid-Willamette Valley Wine Marinaroute. Robert Irvine, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca theartmuseum.org/Century.htm Country. Surrounded by lush vineyards and pictur- Aug 21–28: Idaho Panhandle - Rivers, Aug 22: Portland Century 604-885-1044, randonneurs.bc.ca Aug 14–21: Montana Tour Portland, OR. 25-, 50- and 100-mile rides. Mostly esque countryside, ride 45 or 52 miles (Northern Aug 8: Bike for Your Life Missoula, MT. Counterclockwise loop crosses Conti- Lakes and Silver Route). Travels through 7 wineries. Start at 8am. flat, take advantage of city pathways, bike lanes Parksville, BC. Tour offers distances for all levels nental Divide twice. 405-mile, 7-day tour has in- Spokane, WA. 400-mile loop over Palouse Hills to and less-traveled roads of Rose City. Finish line SAG, lunch, BBQ. Eola Hills Wine Cellars , 503- of experience, 15, 35, 50, 70 & 100km. Prizes, credible mountain and river views with spectacular Plummer, Harrison, and Wallace. Climb Dobson 623-2405, eolahillswinery.com feast, massages, festival. Starts at PSU-Smith Hall. refreshment stations and scenic routes on Vancou- scenery in high mountain valleys. Cascade Bicycle Pass and into Montana before riding the north 503-459-4508, portlandcentury.com Aug 1: Blackberry bRamble Century ver Island. Promote good health and a cleaner Club, 206-612-4700, cascade.org shore of Lake Pend Oreille. Short unpaved sec- Eugene, OR. Full century, metric century and tions. Harvey Hoogstrate, Colorado Heartcycle, Aug 22: Wine Rides environment through cycling. Pancake breakfast, Aug 14–15: MS Bike Tour - Cowichan Dayton, OR. 30-40 miles with rolling hills. Meet 43-mile route in beautiful coastal range of SW refreshments, prizes, T-shirt. Len Gibson, Bike For Valley Grape Escape 303-755-9362, heartcycle.org Eugene. Fully supported with special blackberry at Vista Hills Vineyards. Finish the ride with wine Your Life, 250-954-2281, bikeforyourlife.org Cowichan Valley, BC. Explore BC’s newest wine Aug 21: Kirkland Street Scramble tasting and catered lunch. Pre-registration manda- treat and ice cream at the finish. Jamboree 20-mile Aug 8: Bike Oregon Wine Country country region. Day 1: 65km, Day 2: 55km. Kirkland, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints ride on 7/31. Sara Thorpe, GEARs Cycling Club, tory. Benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation. Bike Rickreall, OR. Easy to moderate ride through scenic Shorter distances available. Min fundraising $325. marked on a map of Kirkland/Redmond can you Gallery, bikegallery.com. eugenegears.org/rides/bramble Eola Hills and Mid-Willamette Valley Wine Country. Food, accommodations, entertainment, road sup- find in 90 or 180 minutes? On foot or bike, solo or Aug 1: Lakes Loop Ride team, compete to win or just have fun exploring Aug 27–29: Crater Lake Rim Tour 45 or 70 miles (Southern Route). Stops at 2 winer- port and awards. Great scenery. MS Society of Diamond Lake, OR. 61 miles from Diamond Lake Bend, OR. 50-mile ride loops around Mt. Bachelor. ies. Start at 8am. SAG, lunch, BBQ. Eola Hills Wine Canada, 250-748-7010, mssociety.ca the city. Great family activity. Award ribbons for Lots of descending in the first half, seemingly more various categories. Refreshments at finish. Eric Broken Arrow Campground to the rim, around it Cellars, 503-623-2405, eolahillswinery.com Aug 14: TRYBR and back. 6200’ of climbing. Alpine gear recom- climbing the 2nd half. One food stop 2/3 around Aug 8: Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour Tenino, WA. Supported ride with 5 loops from Bone, Meridian Geographics, 206-291-8250, with “better-than-usual bike ride eats.” $5 entry fee streetscramble.com mended. Camping available, SAG. Limited entries. Albany, OR. Linn County Fairground. Relaxing 20 to 100 miles. Revel in the quiet of rural Mid-Valley Bicycle Club, mvbc.com includes maps, energy food and drink. Start 9am country ride. Choose from 40-, 68-, 85- and Thurston and Lewis Counties, enjoy views of the Aug 21–27: Oregon Coastal Odyssey from Mt. Bachelor’s main lodge parking lot. Hutch’s Eugene, OR. Cycle past bucolic vineyards, Aug 28: Bainbridge Island 101-mile distances. Lightly-traveled road in heart Skookumchuck and Deschutes River, Llama farm Summer Challenge Bicycles, 530-382-6248, hutchsbicycles.com of beautiful Willamette Valley. The 40 is flat (2 orchards, and Christmas-tree farms down to the and Mt. Rainier. All rides are along scenic, low- Bainbridge Island, WA. Ride the island in nice Aug 1: Mt. Shasta Summit Century bridges), the 68 has 1 steep hill and 4 bridges, craggy coastline. 52-mile average/day. Camping traffic roads. Jeff Cook, Capital Bicycling Club, weather and enjoy the views. Family challenge Mt. Shasta, CA. 30-, 60-, 100-, 139-mile routes other distances more challenging with 5 bridges. and meals included. Adventure Cycling Associa- capitalbicycleclub.org 13.5 miles or summer challenge 35 (Chilly Hilly (16,500’ climbing on super century). Challenging Well stocked rest stops, top shelf SAG support and tion, 800-744-2453, adventurecycling.org Aug 15: Bike Oregon Wine Country backwards). Course open 7:30am-4pm. Start/finish climbs, breathtaking views on a cloverleaf course. a “real” lunch. Tim Corbett, Mid-Valley Bicycle Aug 21: Pedal Away Polio Rickreall, OR. Intermediate to difficult ride through at Waterfront Park. Fred Grimm, Bainbridge Island Tom Chandler, Mountain Wheelers, 530-926-3071, Club, 541-207-7925, mvbc.com Albany, OR. 2-, 7, 12, 26, 52 miles. Spaghetti scenic Eola Hills and Mid-Willamette Valley Wine Kiwanis Club, 206-842-3573, bikiwanis.org shastasummitcentury.com lunch at end of ride. Start at Courtyard at the Linn Aug 8: Providence Bridge Pedal Country. 45 or 52 miles (Northern route). Travels Aug 28: Biketobeerfest Aug 2–7: Tour of Oregon Coast Portland, OR. Community bike ride over all 10 of County Fair and Expo Center between 8-11:30 am. through 7 wineries. Start 8am. SAG, lunch, BBQ. Portland, OR. Good Sport Promotion, Astoria, OR. Ride the entire Oregon Coast in 6 Portland’s Willamette River Bridges, including the Rotary Club of Greater Albany, Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 503-623-2405, 503-998-6182, goodsportpromotion.com days from Astoria to Crescent City, CA. Richard top decks of the Marquam and Fremont bridges. GreaterAlbanyRotary.org. eolahillswinery.com Aug 28: Bogus Basin Hillclimb Merrick, Cycling Escapes, 714-267-4591, Route options 14-36 miles. Wellness expo on Satur- Aug 15: Lancette Memorial Ride Aug 21: The Vine Ride CyclingEscapes.com day. Rick Bauman, Bridge Pedal, Inc., Newberg, OR. Tour of northern Willamette Valley Boise, ID. 38th annual. Mass start with separate Tualatin, OR. In memory of Teresa Wilson Beiser. time for all age groups. 14.5 miles / 3500’ eleva- Aug 6–8: Get Your Guts in Gear - 503-281-9198, providence.org/bridgepedal Fully supported ride in both urban and rural set- wine country. Routes of 35, 65 and 100 miles. GYGIG Aug 8: Ride for the Cookies Fully supported. Finish line festivities, chance to tion gain. Time limit 4hrs and 500 riders. Start at tings. Start at Meridian Park Hospital. Family 2.5- 8am. Pre-reg. mandatory. Mike Cooley, George’s Edmonds, WA. 3-day, 210-mile journey loops Port Townsend, WA. Tentative. Scenic 16-mile ride win a 2010 bike. Start location: Newberg High 10 mile rides, 25- and 62-mile rides. Clackamas Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com through Snohomish, Island and Skagit counties. starts at North Beach Park. Port Townsend Bicycle Women’s Services, lancettememorialride.com School. Benefits the Children’s Cancer Association. Fully supported, hot breakfasts/dinners & lunch Karl White, Wheel Help Rides, 866-262-8339, Aug 28–Sep 4: Fall unFlatlander Association, ptbikes.org Aug 15: Tour de Peaks stop. $1,800 fundraising. Must be 18+. Get Your Aug 8–14: Ride Idaho vineride.com Fort Langley, BC. 200km. Start 7am at Lion’s North Bend, WA. 22nd annual summer celebra- Seniors Hall. Finish at Fort Pub. Keith Fletcher, BC Guts into Gear, 425-879-4756, IBDride.org Coeur d’Alene, ID. Annual 7-day, fully supported Aug 21: Tour of Nanaimo & Aug 7–8: 3 Volcanoes tion, run in conjunction with Festival at Mt Si and Cowichan Valleys Randonneurs, 604-530-9273, randonneurs.bc.ca tour. From Coeur d’Alene head north toward City of North Bend. Kiwanis pancake breakfast, Packwood, WA. 300km ACP brevet. Josh Morse, Priest Lake, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry then south rotary beer garden and more. Rides meander Nanaimo, BC. A beautiful yet hilly 200km brevet. Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, 206-612-4700, to Montana. Return to Idaho via Thompson Pass. highways and byways in beautiful Snoqualmie Starts near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. seattlerando.org Visit Wallace, Kellogg, Harrison and Plummer back Valley. Fully-supported 6-mile family ride, 20-mile Route winds its way along scenic and quiet back Now Available!

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Bicycle Paper August 2010 - 13 Road Calendar Aug 28–29: McKenzie/Audferheide 600 Sep 11: 19th Annual Bike the Bluff Sep 12–17: People’s Coast Classic State Univ. PSUB building at 8:30am. Fundraiser Needs Fund.” Mardi Hagerman, 509-522-5700, McKenzie, OR. 600km ACP brevet. Micheal Seattle, WA. Tentative. Neighborhood fundraiser Astoria, OR. 6-day event benefiting the Arthritis for FS Alliance (family violence prevention). Wine smmc.com Wolfe, Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org with option to walk or ride a 4- or 7-mile loop Foundation’s. Starting at the mouth of the tasting from 6:30-9:30pm in historic old town. Sarah Sep 26: Kitsap Color Classic Aug 28: Pedal for Patients around Magnolia (with optional detours), then Columbia River and snaking down the temperate Leeds, Family Services Alliance, 208-232-0742, Edmonds, WA. Multiple loops from 14 to 64 miles Fruitland, ID. 20-, 40-, 68- and 100-mile options enjoy a picnic and a dip pool. Start 10am at Oregon Coast to Brookings Harbor, combines FSAlliance.org around Kitsap Peninsula. Registration includes ferry start at Dominican Health Building from flat to roll- the Pop Mounger Pool. Shorter 1 mile ride for cycling and adventure against the backdrop of the Sep 18–19: Tour des Lacs toll. Start from Kingston or Edmonds. Cascade ing. Fundraiser for St Lukes MSTI. Lunch, rest stops, small kids. Fundraiser for fifth grade class to go Pacific Ocean. Daily 50-70 miles done at your own Spokane, WA. Two-day tour from Spokane to Bicycle Club, 206-522-3222, cascade.org sag, T-shirt. Routes open at 7:30am. Noa Towner, to environmental science camp. 206-675-7480, pace, with rest stops and activities along the way. Coeur d’Alene & back with overnight stay in Coeur Sep 26: Olympic Discovery pedalforpatients.com bikethebluff.org Dinner and camping included. Min. fundraising: d’Alene. Multiple route, mileage options and boat Bike Adventure Aug 28: Purple Ride Sep 11–12: Bike MS Ride $2500. Tai Lee, Arthritis Foundation Pacific NW, cruise. Fully supported with food stops every 10-20 Port Angeles, WA. Metric century plus 10 and 25 thepeoplescoastclassic.org Spokane, WA. Ride 36 miles on the Centennial Mt Vernon, WA. Unbelievable 2-day ride through miles. SAG, breakfast and dinners both days. Beau- miles on Olympic Discovery Trail, winding through Trail and help raise funds for the Pancreatic cancer Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties. 6 catered Sep 12: Rona MS Bike Tour - Kamloops tiful autumn tour. All ages and ability levels. Wendy valleys and along shoreline. Port Angeles to Sequim. research and awareness. Shorter distances also meals, many memorable rest stops, refreshing beer Kamloops, BC. Gear up for fun, for a challenge, Bailey, Round & Round Productions, 509-455-7657, Start at City Pier. Dan, City of Port Angeles Park and available, community picnic and awards after the garden and full program of events in Columbia Ath- for a cure. Min fundraising $100. Food, entertain- roundandround.com Rec, 360-417-4557, olympicdiscoverybike.com ride. Registration fee includes T-shirt and picnic. letic Clubs’ Rider Village. Proceeds benefit National ment, road support crews and awards for fundrais- Sep 19: Cascade Spawning Cycle (CSC) Sep 26: Peach of a Century Ride starts at Mission Park. Debbie Angle, North MS Society. Jennie Mezich, National MS Society of ing. Great scenery. Staging at Riverside Park. Seattle, WA. Great for families. 4 distances (4-32 Salem, OR. 100- and 75-mile and 100km routes. Idaho Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action WA, 206-284-4254, bikeMSnorthwest.org 12, 28, 40 and 57km. MS Society of Canada, miles) to choose from, including the new Copper Start/finish at Chemeketa Community College. Network, 208-512-1192, pancan.org/purpleride Sep 11–18: Cycle Oregon 250-314-0773, mssociety.ca River Special. Scavenger hunt for kids. Starts at 100-miler goes through Jefferson, Roaring River, Aug 28–29: RAPSody - Ride Around Elgin, OR. Overnight in 4 rural communities in OR Sep 12: SpokeFest Seward Park. Cascade Bicycle Club, cascade.org Mehama & Stayton. 75-mile and 100km is gener- Puget Sound and WA including 2 days in Pendleton, OR. A fun Spokane, WA. All-levels ride. 3 routes: 7.5-, 21- Sep 19: Chuckanut Century ally flat and goes through Jefferson and Stayton. Rest stations have food, water & sport drinks, Tacoma, WA. With 170 miles of rolling hills, RAP- mix of back-road riding and two-wheeled tent reviv- and 47-mile loop through scenic Spokane River Bellingham, WA. One of the most scenic rides in restrooms. Larry Miles, Salem Bicycle Club, Sody in one day is hard; two days is challenging al. Cycle Oregon, 503-287-0405, cycleoregon.com Gorge finishing atop Spokane Falls, and 1-mile Washington. Distances range from 25, 50, 62, 503-375-6139, salembicycleclub.org fun. Cross the Puget Sound on the Tacoma Narrow Sep 11: Emerald City Lights Bike Ride loop through Riverfront Park. Perfect for families, 100, or the double metric century of 124 miles. Bridge, enjoy paved trails, Northwest water and young riders and those wanting to stay in our Auburn, WA. Features 18-, 30- or 65-mile routes. Ride support and food stops. Benefits the Whatcom c t o b e r forest views. Betty, Bicycle Alliance of Washington, urban park. Bill Bender, SpokeFest Association, O 5km walk. Start 8am at Auburn Game Farm Park. Hospice Foundation. Doug Schoonover, Mt Baker 253-857-5658, rapsodybikeride.com 509-993-3826, spokefest.org Oct 9: Harvest Century Proceeds benefit “Our Daily Bread Basket,” Cycling Club, 360-410-6431, mtbakerbikeclub.org Hillsboro, OR. Family friendly 3-mile ride and Aug 28: Retro Ride & Concours helping to feed families in need. All participants Sep 12: Sunnyside Century Sep 19: Cycle the WAVE d’Elegance Bend, OR. One of Oregon’s oldest centuries, it’s 45-, 75- and 100-mile routes. Fully-supported with receive a tote bag. Fully supported. Bake potato Issaquah, WA. All women’s non-competitive ride energy-rich food at all rest stops. Finish line party LaConnor, WA. Start 10am at Skagit County His- feed and music/raffle follow. Patricia Hansen, a little shorter than it used to be. This year’s route through Bellevue, Issaquah, South King County, torical Museum. An easy, festive event for cyclists will go up Century Drive, down to Sunriver, up with cold beer, hot cider and pumpkin painting 253-709-1530, emeraldcitylightsbikeride.org Maple Valley, Renton, and Newcastle. All levels for the kids. Live entertainment. Start/finish at with old or unusual bicycles (though all cyclists are Sep 11: Golden Valley Bike Pedal Three Trapper’s Road, around Mt. Bachelor, and welcome to enjoy 25-mile Girly Girl, 40-mile home, for a total of 85 miles. Two rest stops, no Washington County Fairgrounds. Proceeds benefit welcome), several course options. Come in time Goldendale, WA. Fabulous end-of-season ride Middle Sister or the 62-mile metric century with SAG. Susan Bonacker, Sunnyside Sports, Community Vision. Kate Eberwein, 503-292-4964, period or unusual costume. Show your bike, cafe that tours the scenic Klickitat County back roads lot of climbs. We pamper you with an experience sunnysidesports.com www.harvestcentury.org. lunch, tour the Early Recreation Exhibit and watch through fields and canyons. Features both moder- you won’t forget. Under 16 must be with an adult. old cycling movie. Ken Rasmussen, 360-766-8720, ate to challenging courses including 100-, 65- and Sep 12: The Century Ride Sharon Anderson, EDVP, The Rising Star Guild, [email protected] 35-mile options. Proceeds go toward Soroptimist Comox, BC. 3 separate loops. 100 or 160km, or The Lakemont Ladies Cycling Club, 425.877.9294, track Aug 28–Sep 4: Super Week programs for women and children. Naomi Fisher, shorter family friendly distance available. Visit cyclethewave.com Abbotsford, BC. Includes 200, 300, 400, 600 and Soroptimist Int’l of Goldendale, 509-773-4487, the Comox Valley like never before. Start 9am. Sep 21–25: WaCanId 2010 Au g u s t Supports YANA, a non-profit that supports families 1000km brevets. Alex Pope, BC Randonneurs, goldenvalleybikeride.com Sandpoint, ID. 5-day, 350-miles in 2 NW states Aug 6–7: Elite Nat’l Qualifier randonneurs.bc.ca Sep 11: Gran Fondo Whistler facing children’s medical crisis. Les Black, Black’s and 2 countries. Fully supported ride on Int’l Cycle, 250-339-7011, blackscycle.ca Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., 206- Aug 29: Bike Oregon Wine Country Vancouver, BC. Ride 120km from Vancouver to Selkirk Loop’s incredible Scenic Byway through Sep 17–18: Autumn Dart to Centralia 957-4555, velodrome.org Rickreall, OR. See Aug 15 for details. Eola Hills Whistler on smooth new pavement along the Sea Washington, Canada and Idaho. Pick start loca- Aug 8: Team Beer Track Race Wine Cellars, 503-623-2405, eolahillswinery.com to Sky Highway. For recreational riders and racers Various, OR. 3-5 members per team, route to con- tion: Sandpoint, ID, Creston, BC or Nelson, BC. clude in Centralia, WA. 13:30hr event (200km), Portland, OR. Clint Culpepper, 503-548-8672 Se p t e m b e r alike. 60km also available. Finish line festival and Benefits local Rotary Club supported enhancements Aug 15: Alpenrose Heartbreaker must finish before 8:30am on Sunday. Susan within communities of the WaCanId Ride. Carol bus ride back to Vancouver included. GranFondo Portland, OR. Full day of racing with events for rid- Sep 4–7: 1000km Brevet France, Oregon Randonneurs, 503-628-7324, Graham, Int’l Selkirk Loop & Rotary Clubs of the Canada, whistlergranfondo.com ers of all skill levels and a women’s only Madison. TBC, BC. Richard Blair, BC Randonneurs, Sep 11: Siskiyou Century orrandonneurs.org Selkirk Loop, 888-823-2626, WaCanId.org 250-372-1873, randonneurs.bc.ca Lots of great cash and merchandise. Program Yreka, CA. A well supported and scenic ride for all Sep 17–25: Northern Oregon Tour Sep 23–Oct 7: The Wild Coast Sep 4: Quiche Brevet Troutdale, OR. Counter clock loop from/to Trout- includes Points races, Keirins, Madisons. Sam levels offering three routes, 37, 64 and 103 miles. Eugene, OR. From OR to San Francisco, CA. Come Nicoletti, Gentle Lovers, gentlelovers.com Fort St. John, BC. Randonneur event. 200-km bre- Many rest stops and hot meal following. Yreka dale. Travel to Springfield on rural roads and over and join us as we experience the cream of the West vet. 75km and 150km also available. Wim Kok, BC scenic byways to The Dalles, returning to Troutdale Aug 21: OBRA Junior & Team Chamber, 530-842-1649, siskiyoucentury.com Coast. View rugged seascapes, explore tidal pools, Championships Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca Sep 11–12: Summer 600 via the incredible Columbia Gorge. 542-mile, 8-day comb sandy beaches, visit pastoral farms and stand tour. Cascade Bicycle Club, cascade.org Portland, OR. Phil Sanders, 503-649-4632, obra.org Sep 4–27: Ride the West Seattle, WA. 600km ACP brevet, includes a 200 in awe in famed redwood forests. Ride through Astoria, OR. Ride starts in Astoria for an exciting on the 12th. Robert Higdon, Seattle Int’l Randon- Sep 18–19: Bike MS: Trail of Coeur Eureka, Crescent City, Trinidad and Petrolia. Van Se p t e m b e r 23-day, 1,400-mile ride to Newport Beach, CA. neurs, seattlerando.org d’Alenes supported. Elliot Bassett, Adventure Cycling Associa- Sep 1–5: USAC Masters Track Nat’l Ride beautiful gold coast beaches and Redwood Sep 11: Tour de Cariboo Mullan, ID. Enjoy a 2-day, 150-mile, well-orga- tion, 800-744-2453 x 3, adventurecycling.org National Forest. A challenging ride that has some- Championships Williams Lake, BC. Fun ride, race or relay through nized, fully supported event along the Trail of the Sep 24–27: WA to OR 1000 thing for everyone. Fully supported. Bill Lannon, Frisco, TX. usacycling.org beautiful scenery and varied terrain. Banquet Coeur d’Alenes in North Idaho. Minimum pledge Seattle, WA. 1000km ACP brevet. Includes a America by Bicycle, 888-797-7057, abbike.com following ride with free overnight accommodation. is $250. Benefits Inland Northwest Chapter of the 400km (Friday start) and 600km (Saturday start). Sep 5: Great Northwest Fall Tour Lorraine Levitt, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Williams National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Stacey Rasmus- Seattle to Klamath Falls, OR. Geoff Swarts, Seattle weekly Newport, WA. Choose the 15-, 30-, 50- or 85-mile Lake, 250-398-8391, bbswlake.com sen, WAI National MS Society, 509-482-2022, Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org bikewai.nationalmssociety.org Monday route on paved county roads. T-shirt option with Sep 11: Tour de Frog Sep 25: AMA Challenge registration, food/water stops and meal at finish. Monday Night Racing Milton-Freewater, OR. 4 ride options: 100-, 77-, Sep 18: Fall Dart Ashton, ID. 30-, 50- or 100-mile “Ultimate Challenge” Starts at Newport City Park (1st & Calispel). 50- or 25-mile rides. Start/finish at Yantis park. Centralia, WA. 200km team event. RUSA. Robert from Ashton to Mesa Falls and back. Tackle the June 7–August 30 Melody Geddes, Newport/Priest River Rotary Lunch stop at Whitman Mission National Historic Higdon, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, 206-612-4700, daunting 5-mile Ahston Hill. Start 8am, scenic ride Redmond, WA. Men 4, Juniors alternating Club, 509-292-5099, gnwft.homestead.com Site. Extend your lunch break and enjoy free tour seattlerando.org (30 miles) at 11am from Ashton City Park. Stephen Madison, TT, sprints. Start 7pm. $15 adults, $5 Sep 5: Hutch’s 100km of historic site and museum. Eric Jensen, Eastern Sep 18: GFCC Century Fun Ride Parker, SEICPA, 208-521-9965, amachallenge.com Juniors. Rental bikes available. USA Cycling license Bend, OR. Metric century beginning and ending Oregon Sports Training LLC, eosportstraining.com Grand Forks, BC. “Where did the summer go?” cen- Sep 25: Dam2Dam Thumbs Up! or a one-day license required. Canceled if raining. at Tumalo State Park. Mostly small rollers, has Sep 11: Tour de Lab tury. Choice of 50 and 100km rides through beautiful Wenatchee, WA. Canceled. Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., 206-957-4555, some of the best views of the Cascades. One food Portland, OR. Tour for the puppy (18 miles) and Grand Forks area. Anton Kew, Grand Forks Cycling Sep 25–26: Kiwanis Wine Country Trek velodrome.org stop. Entry includes maps, energy food and drink. the big dogs (40 miles). Visit all 3 Lucky Lab brew- Club, 250-442-0421, grandforkscyclingclub.com Yakima, WA. A two-day bike trek from Yakima to $5. Start 9am. Hutch’s Bicycles, 530-382-6248, pubs. In support of the Don Lewis non-profit animal Sep 18: Ride the Rogue Prosser and back. Fully supported. Coincides with Tuesday hutchsbicycles.com hospital. Good Sport Promotion, tourdelab.com Rogue River, OR. Experience southern Oregon. the hot air balloon festival, and harvest festival Masters Juniors Track Sep 5: Mountain Populaire Sep 11–13: Trek Tri-Island 2010 “New” century, metric century, 25-mile & family in Prosser. All proceeds go to Kiwanis community June 8–August 31 Issaquah, WA. Open to all. 100km RUSA. Mark Anacortes, WA. 3 days of biking in the beautiful Wildflower rides. Ride through forests & valleys, and youth service projects. Apple Valley Kiwanis/ Thomas, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org Portland, OR. Track racing event for Junior and San Juan Islands. Stay at Lakedale Resort on along rivers & vineyards and across covered Prosser Kiwanis Sep 5–Oct 1: The Santa Fe Trail bridges. Starts at Palmerton Park, ends with gour- Masters races only. Schedule changes weekly. Saturday and Sunday night. Ride a different island Sep 25: Ride4US Steve Trusdale, 503-232-1704, obra.org Bicycle Trek each day. Must raise $500 plus registration fee. met feast, live music & raffles. Benefits Rogue River Tacoma, WA. 3 safe, scenic and challenging routes Santa Fe, NM. 16th annual. Ride all or part of the Breakfast and dinner, rest stops and ride support Recreational Corridor and Greenway. Shayne (17, 33 and 62 miles) across Narrows Bridge into Wednesday Maxwell, Rogue River Greenway Foundation, 1,100 miles to New Franklin, MO. 50 rider limit. provided. Enter the code “bicyclepaper” to get a Gig Harbor. 5-mile family ride in Park. SAGs, rest Wednesday Night Racing Camping with meals provided. Paved roads only. 541-582-4488, ridetherogue.com stops, free massages. Kids 10 & under free. Ben- $20 discount. Carna Lapping, American Lung As- June 2–September 8 Gear carried by truck, food provided. $42/day. soc. of WA, 206-441-5100, cleanairadventures.org Sep 18–19: Ride to Joseph efits Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Puget Sound. Distance 21 to 85 miles per day. Limit 50 riders. Sep 11: Cycle Umpqua Lewiston, ID. From the Southway Boat Launch in Start/finish at Pt Defiance Park, 7:30am-2pm. Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Women/ Men Cat 4 and Masters (35+). Start 7:30pm. USA Willard Chilcott, Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Committee, Roseburg, OR. Ride along the beautiful Umpqua Lewiston, Idaho, across the Snake to Asotin, on to Diego Wendt, Ride4US, 4us.org Cycling license or one-day license required. Cost: 505-982-1282, santafecentury.com River on lightly traveled rural roads. Visit numerous Anatone, Enterprise and finally to Joseph, Oregon. Sep 25: Tour de Whidbey $15. Bike rental available: $10/night. See website Sep 6: Perimeter Ride of Seattle (PROS) vineyards and wineries along the way. Choose 95-mile one-way with two significant climbs into Whidbey Island, WA. Choose 10-, 28-, 40-, 50-, for nightly program. Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., A challenging and scenic course with lots of hills from: 15, 30, 40 and 60 miles with multiple rest Oregon. Return on Sunday follows the same route 60- or 100-mile routes on mostly rural roads 206-957-4555, velodrome.org and views. Full route is 86 miles with 4,500’ of gain, stops. Free shower. Visit the Umpqua Valley Wine, but is the easier day with only one major climb, with beautiful scenery, great rest stops, pancake shorter options available. Dan Wakefield, Cyclists of Art & Music Festival on the same campus. Cycle Rattlesnake Grade. Free but SAG contribution is breakfast, post-ride chili feed. Longer rides are Thursday Greater Seattle, CyclistsOfGreaterSeattle.org Umpqua. cycleumpqua.com. welcomed. Corrie Rosetti, Twin Rivers Cyclists, challenging with varied terrain. The 28 and 40 twinriverscyclists.org Alpenrose Thursday Series Sep 7–21: The Wild Coast Sep 12: Fall Isle-Lander are moderate, the 10 is family friendly. Benefits Eugene, OR. Ride to San Francisco, CA. Experi- Victoria, BC. 200km brevet. Victoria, Sooke, Saan- Sep 18–19: Rona MS Bike Tour - Whidbey General Hospital Foundation. Whidbey May 6–September 30 ence the cream of the West Coast. View rugged ich route. Start 7am. Mike Croy, BC Randonneurs, Grape Escape General Hospital Foundation, 360-678-7656, Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event sched- seascapes, explore tidal pools, comb sandy 250-385-2769, randonneurs.bc.ca Kelowna, BC. mssociety.ca/bc/biketour.htm whidbeygen.org ule posted on website a few days before each beaches, visit pastoral farms and redwood forests. Sep 12: High Pass Challenge - HPC Sep 18: Sawtooth Cycle Challenge Sep 25: West Yellowstone race night. Mike Murray, OBRA, 503-661-5874, Van supported. Adventure Cycling Association, Seattle, WA. 114 miles with 7,500’ elevation gain Sun Valley, ID. 2nd annual. From Sun Valley Old Faithful Cycle Tour obra.org 800-744-2453, adventurecycling.org Resort, metric goes up Galena Summit and back, through pristine Gifford Pinchot Wilderness Area. West Yellowstone, MT. Fully supported 60-mile ride century up and over Galena and back. 150 starts Friday Sep 9–23: Sears National Kids Novices should abstain. Cascade Bicycle Club, from West Yellowstone, MT, into Yellowstone Nat’l in Idaho City. Run concurrently with Biketoberfest. Cancer Ride 206-522-3222, cascade.org Park, to Old Faithful and back. Limit 300. West Yel- Fast Twitch Fridays Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Rob Vancouver, BC. Ride from Vancouver to Halifax, NS Sep 12: Mt. Baker Hill Climb - Ride 542 lowstone Chamber of Commerce, 406-599-4465, May 7–August 27 Nesbit, sawtoothcyclechallenge.blogspot.com on a 15-day, 7,000km trans-Canadian adventure. Be Bellingham, WA. 24.5, 50, 100 or 150 miles from cycleyellowstone.com Sep 18: Tour de Vins Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Sprint- one of the 43 National riders or join them along the Glacier to Artist Point. Century ride is not for the Sep 26: Echelon Portland Gran Fondo oriented racing for all levels, nothing over 30 laps. Pocatello, ID. 16-, 32- and 55-mile options, the way for shorter distances. Raise money to improve untrained, cut off riding time is 9 hours. Supports the Portland, OR. Spectacular ride. Begins at the Match sprint tournament every other Friday for Cat longer routes ends with a 10-mile climb and 6.5-mile quality of life for children and their families. Jen Ken Meyer Memorial Foundation. Mt. Baker High- Discovery Center and follows the Columbia River 1 - 4 racers. Separate omnium racing for beginner descent. Figure 8 loop. Ride through Portneuf, Davies, Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, way closes for cyclists only. Charlie Heggem, NorKa to The Dalles, Dufur and Hood River. Benefits men and women. Registration 5pm, racing at Marsh Valley and Rapid Creek. Starts at Idaho 866-381-4446, searsnationalkidscancerride.com Recreation, 360-303-1717, FESTIVAL542.com LiveStrong and the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. 6:30pm. Season pass available. Jen Featheringill, Minimum fundraising $125. Chip timing - do it at 503-227-4439, bike-central.com your own pace or race to the finish. David Co- Friday Night Racing chran, 415-435-3686, echelongranfondo.org Cycles LaMoure June 4–September 10 Sep 26: Gran Fondo Custom handcrafted bicycles. Frame repair, Walla Walla, WA. A 22-mile “Crush” ride through Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Racing Men 1/2, Men 3, Women 1/3. Entry fee $15. painting, S&S coupling retrofits. Visit our website the vineyards, a 40- and 60-mile ride through scenic eastern Washington. Lunch included. Wine Spectator admission $4, under 16 free. USA or call Mitch. pairing is offered Saturday evening in downtown Cycling license required. Kiddie kilo on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Racing start 7:30pm. Phone: 360.477.0257 Walla Walla for $35. All registration fees go to the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center “Patient Special See website for evening program. Hyun Lee, Website: www.lamourebikes.com Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., 206-957-4555, velodrome.org 14 - Bicycle Paper August 2010 Opheaderinion

to make a Fun-Intermediate club ride into a If you coast for 20 sec- On the Club Ride, Part Two Tour de France stage, but a little bit of effort onds of every flat-road A c o l l a b o r a t i o n b e t w e e n Ma y n a r d He r s h o n a n d our way in the world, we treat one another as in the form of steady pedaling means a more cycling minute, Coach May- Co r e y Le v e n s o n equals. We are polite and respectful. No one confidence-inspiring group. nard would add, the slim- wants to act superior or undertake sharing his I feel sure that many club riders would ming, life-enhancing or Ed note: This is part two of a two-part con- or her cycling knowledge as if they’re an expert disagree with my pace suggestion, insisting aerobic benefits you hope versation between Maynard and his friend Corey. or Jedi or something. So there’s no format for they’d be dropped and left on their own, but I to gain from your riding Last month they were talking about club rides and teaching anyone anything. What riders know don’t believe that would happen. A smoother, are illusions. If you pedal the advantages and disadvantages of participating after three months in the saddle is what they’ll steadier ride demands less effort, not more. A and stop, pedal and stop, the rider behind you in them. know after ten years. steadier ride is emotionally soothing. It’s better has to watch you every second to maintain a MH: I figure many riders do group rides For instance, no one reminds anyone that for you. Trust me. consistent gap. It’s exhausting. exclusively because they feel insecure riding bicycles, unlike cars, do not have brake lights. CL: We ride pacelines when it’s windy and You want to feel comfortable but exert some alone. I suspect that many can’t do basic repairs Riders behind you can’t tell that you are stop- we like to chat as we ride. Mostly we’re getting effort, I’d tell them. Keep your cyclometer like replacing a dropped chain or fixing a flat. ping abruptly in the middle of the bike trail. a little exercise and fresh air and not training number as steady as you can. Pedal lightly They count on someone in the group offering No one suggests that holding out an arm, for anything in particular. One of my favorites down gradual grades so you’re already ped- mechanical help; thus they do not need to de- palm down, or yelling “stopping” might be catchphrases is: start out slow and taper off. A aling when the road begins to rise. Shift early. velop those skills for themselves. I feel sure that appropriate alerts. few people complain that sometimes no one will Maintain your momentum. Your legs will thank some have been riding for a decade and can’t fix Few think to warn others (Rider up! Rider wait for you on our club rides and you might you and following riders will thank you, even a flat, either not at all or in half an hour. back!) of riders quietly passing the group, or get dropped. Yup, that happens. However, if if they’re a bike length or so back. Someone Many would never ride with more experi- of riders approaching on short line-of-sight, you flat, folks will stop and keep you company may comment on how smooth and easy you enced cyclists. They’re afraid they’ll embarrass narrow bike trails that wind through the trees. until you get rolling again. are to follow. themselves when they can’t get a wheel off their No one suggests that instead of stopping on the Not only do I not mind getting dropped, Nice to get out on a Saturday morning in bike and fix a flat in a reasonable time — while bike trail, you might want to roll off the bike I expect it. It’s just a matter of time. The more any case, huh? Nicer yet to practice smooth 15 people fidget and watch. If you can fix a flat, trail, so that riders don’t bunch up behind you, fitness I have, the longer I can hang. Once I’m riding and develop good habits. you know how easy it is. If you don’t know how, blocking the trail and causing close calls among dropped, I don’t mind riding alone. Sometimes CL: Like you said, I’m happy that folks get think of how liberated you’d feel if you did those who weren’t paying strict attention. I’ll catch another straggler, sometimes someone out and ride. I wish I could ride more than I do. know. Why, you could ride with anybody! And no one talks to the ride leaders about will catch me. No biggie. I manage about one ride a week after work and CL: Our club, the San Antonio Wheelman, pace. The club stipulates average speeds for the I will say that I’m nervous about riding in then one ride on the weekend. I know I’m not has a New Rider Program; they teach folks how various levels of rides, but often the suggested groups where I don’t know the other riders. I’m likely to get stronger this way, but I just like to fix flats and when to shift gears, etc. They speed is somewhat unrealistic and absolutely not sure I can trust them not to do something being outside spinning the cranks. The riding probably don’t tell them how to form an echelon (and surely purposely) un-athletic. Because of stupid. The last several times I’ve crashed, isn’t something I need to do to get somewhere. or that certain combinations of chainring and the club-mandated low average speeds, the ride someone went down in front of me and I had I enjoy it while I’m doing it and it makes me sprocket will accelerate chain wear. Hopefully, leaders can spin along in the middle chain rings nowhere to go. feel good afterward. they tell them not to overlap wheels. I think that of their alpine triples, pedaling and coasting, MH: For our rides, I suggesting no drafting local clubs can make an effort to bring new rid- pedaling and coasting. at all. That’s a cuss-word, drafting, on these ers up to speed, as it were, so the riders learn to If speeds were slightly higher, consistent rides, I’d say. If I were the ride leader or club Maynard has been writing about cycling for the be confident and self-sufficient. Does the club pedaling in a moderately harder gear would coach, I’d suggest a steady pace, single file, one Bicycle Paper (and the Rivendell Reader) almost in Denver have an education program? Where mean a smoother, safer ride, not a nervous, or two bike lengths between riders, just fast forever. He says he’ll keep doing it as long as he are the bike Yodas? irregularly spaced out line of what looks like enough so each person has to pedal consistently. can get away with it. “I do it for the money,” the MH: Bike Yodas? Because we’re all adults stragglers, each wary of the herky-jerky pace Let’s pedal for 60 seconds every minute, what- Denver-dweller says, but we think there must be on these club rides, all people who have made of the rider immediately in front. I don’t mean taya say? Isn’t that the idea? something about cycling that interests him. from page 10 “Me t a l Co w b o y “ f r o m Pa g e 10 could also be performed at the same time. This could be accomplished by constructing Applying for a federal demonstration grant include a 13-mile long north/south high-capacity This could be done by re-applying for a downstream light rail bridge with an opening to establish an electronic and license recognition rapid transit line between Hayden Island and Truman-Hobbs funds to replace the old swing span, following the profile of the existing Inter- (no tollbooths) variable rate toll system on the Milwaukie (42 minutes) with daily transfer con- span, with a wider lift span located closer to the state Bridges. (Less costly than a high span; it existing I-5 and I-205 bridges. nections to 550 east/west MAX trains and over center of the river as proposed by the Columbia would not normally be open during hours of There would be some slight implementation 1,650 TriMet buses. The Portland Harbor MAX River Tugboat Association in 2002. The cost rail operation due to phase 3 above). It would costs, but these would raise more than enough Bridge could also accommodate pedestrians, estimate at the time was 42 million dollars and provide for bikes and pedestrians and could also revenue to pay for the collection costs. bikes and possibly local vehicle traffic. no local funds were necessary. be built to provide for local vehicles (tolled) as Option 2: Improve Public Transit Option 3: Fix the Railroad Bridge Option 4: Seismic Upgrade well accommodating SB SR14 traffic (tolled), This would provide a viable travel alterna- Fixing the railroad bridge would allow tugs Reinforcing the existing I-5 structure to allowing the southbound freeway traffic to flow tive to the private automobile, especially for and their tows to pass safely under the “hump” withstand a major seismic event, following the more smoothly over the existing bridges. commuters. of the interstate bridges, eliminating the need for current CRC recommendation for the Supple- The cost would vary depending on the Extending the MAX train north to Hayden bridge lifts except on rare occasions. It would also mental Bridge Alternatives. The cost would range vehicle options selected, but would be signifi- Island as part of the Milwaukie Light Rail Project provide more clearance for all vessels. Reducing between 125 - 265 million dollars (2006 dollars) cantly less than the current proposals because it in conjunction with an eastside connection be- the opening time would increase rail capacity. A provided by Federal funds and Oregon’s share would be much shorter and would not include tween OMSI and the Rose Quarter. It could also seismic upgrade (see below) of the opening span of toll revenues. interchange modifications. It could potentially Option 5: Modify Ramps (Hayden Island) be funded by FTA and Washington State toll Trivia Answers Modifying the ramp would reduce local revenues — including FHWA if vehicles are Answers from page 2 traffic congestion, provide fast and convenient included. C-Tran bus access to Hayden Island and improve Option 7: World-class Bike Path A1. Dutch time trial specialist (won many Tour Team Time Trials with the powerhouse northbound truck access to I-5. and Facilities TI-Raleigh squad) Gerrie Knetteman, riding with the Europ-Décor/Eddy Merckx team This can be done by adding a truck bypass This would provide for bikes and pedestrians in 1984. lane from Marine Drive to Hayden Island with paths, lanes, signals and markings alongside A2. Frenchman Bernard Hinault with 20 TT (including five Prologues) stage wins. Lance (converting existing bike/pedestrian lane on light-rail on any project going forward. is fourth (11 wins and two prologues) behind Hinault, Belgian Eddy Merckx, and French- Portland Harbor Bridge to general traffic) and Without alternatives being discussed and man Jacques Anquetil. limiting northbound Hayden Island on-ramp voiced to policy and decision makers, they may A3. Nope. In fact in 2000, they were only 8th! They did, however, finish second on three traffic to buses and emergency vehicles in the still construct the jumbo bridge. Here’s how you occasions (2002, 2004, & 2005 — 2002 behind the ONCE squad, while they trailed, you prime direction during peak hours. The cost can get involved: guessed it, Ullrich’s T-Mobile in ‘04 and ‘05). would be minimal and come from the Oregon’s • Contact your local politicians: A4. In 1991 Frenchman Charly Mottet won a small group sprint in the mountains (ahead share of toll revenue. leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr of American Andy Hampsten) then outfoxed the sprinters the following day with Option 6: Light Rail to Clark County leg.wa.gov/pages/home.aspx an attack in the final kilometers. Of note, Italian Gianni Bugno won the 1990 stage 11 This would improve transit service to Clark • Contact your Federal representative: Alpe d’Huez (in front of Lemond) and claimed his “flat” victory a week later on stage County, reduce operating costs to meet high ca- usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml 18 in Bordeaux. pacity demand in the corridor and allow C-Tran • Stay abreast of the situation at BTA.org, A5. Belgian Eddy Merckx “The Cannibal” did it in 1970 and subsequently in 1974. French- the flexibility to expand and improve its local bikeportland.org and smarterbridge.org man Bernard Hinault won both in 1982. feeder bus network. Bicycle Paper August 2010 - 15