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BY KATHY ZAWADZKI because of their high calorie and fat content. In fact, this fruit (yes, they e all know that we should eat are fruits, not vegetables) contains a Wthe most nutritious foods we high concentration of monosaturated can - those packed with vitamins, fats, high amounts of folate and 30% minerals and fiber, and those low more potassium than a banana. There in calories. The new 2005 Dietary seems to be a healthy, protective ef- Guidelines suggest that we consume fect from the unsaturated “good fat” more whole grains, two cups of fruit as it acts as an antioxidant to block and two cups of vegetables per day on the artery-destroying toxicity of LDL the recommended 2,000-calorie diet. cholesterol. By making choices that Since most of us have a slightly higher contain natural, monounsaturated calorie intake, we need to increase our fats you not only increase the nutrient consumption of fruits and veggies as density of your diet, but also help to well. Strong scientific evidence sug- create a high-energy, heart-healthy gests that elevating your fruit and environment. vegetable consumption to five to ten Potassium and fiber both benefit servings a day can have a significant the body by lowering the risk of high positive impact on improving your blood pressure, heart attack and health. Now that summer is here, it is a cancer. In addition, the folate in avo- bit easier since we can take advantage cados helps prevent life-threatening of the growing assortment of color birth defects of the spine and brain in available at the produce stand. With all pregnant women. Photo courtesy of Mark Peterson of the health benefits associated with To reach Wonderland, the highest point of Galbraith, riders must follow fine singletrack trails. eating whole grains, fresh fruits and Blueberries vegetables, these munchies deserve Start adding these little gems to a closer look. your cereal or yogurt, or eat them all by themselves. Blueberries are Avocado The Wonder of Evolution ranked number one in antioxidant There exists a misconception See "Superfoods" on page 3 that avocados should be avoided BY MARK PETERSON Mountain known as The Towers, named for the com- munication towers that reside nearby. This trail has albraith Mountain is a privately owned com- become a favorite on the mountain and drops you FFeature Gmercial forest located directly east of Belling- out on the south side, which is great if you park or ham, WA. It is home to over 30 trails that have been live on that side. Local Riders Get Ready to Take on built and maintained by the local mountain bike After completing the Whoopsie, the work turned organization, the Whatcom Independent Mountain to creating the trails that get you back to the north side the World Pedalers, officially known as the WHIMPs Mountain of the mountain. Recent harvest has impacted some of

Bike Coalition. our favorite trails, and the task was once again up to BY MELISSA MUELLER Road, mountain bike and track For over 15 years, the WHIMPs have been keeping the WHIMPs MBC to get it all dialed-in. Over the past are the three cycling disciplines rep- the trails in top notch condition. Recently they have couple of years they have been working incrementally he World Masters Games in Ed- resented on the program, however, embarked on a trail signing endeavor, but visitors to get back what was one of the all time favorite trails monton, Alberta run from July biking accounts for only one of 27 should do themselves a favor and surf their official of the mountain, the Wonderland. It has now been 22-31,T and Northwest athletes are sports featured at the Games. site www.whimpsmtb.com, purchase a map or better completed and is one of the finest trails they have gearing up for the challenge. This is Of all the athletes attending the yet ride with a few locals. Otherwise, you may do constructed to date with great flow for both climbing the largest multi-sport event in the event, 1,000 of them will compete in more exploring than you expected. and descending. world, with 21,000 athletes hailing more than one sport. One such athlete One of the biggest challenges faced over the years Now you are all wondering how to get there? from 82 countries. No qualifications, is Seattle’s own Leslie Mittendorf. For has been re-routing and rebuilding trails impacted There are more ways than one, that’s for sure. For this except for an age minimum of 30. her, the Games present a unique op- by commercial harvest. After the harvest, some trails short piece we’ll be going over the hill and through The event was first presented in portunity to compete in both cycling completely disappeared, others were left segmented, the woods via some of my favorite trails. I prefer to 1985 in Toronto, Ontario. Since, it and rowing. and still others remain intact for the most part. It all ride singletrack both up and down. Most of the trails has been held in Denmark, Brisbane, “I’m going as a two-sport athlete,” depends on what type of harvest has occurred. The on Galbraith flow both ways for most folks and most Portland and Melbourne. It is typically she explains. “I will have to miss two WHIMPs are lucky to work with a timber company bikes. Animals may want to climb this stuff on gravity held every four years, but to avoid days of the rowing competition in that is sensitive to our recreational pursuits and works fed 14 inches of combined travel, but a four inch XC overlapping with other major multi- order to accommodate the cycling to impact the trails as little as possible. In fact, they bike like my Kona King Kikapu or an All Mountain sport events, such as the Olympics and events in my racing schedule.” even clear the trails of slash so we don’t have to! type rig will probably fit the bill better. Many folks still the Commonwealth Games, the Inter- An accomplished rower, Mitten- Two years ago our great achievement was the prefer the hard tails, and there is an ever increasing national Masters Games Association dorf’s interest in the World Masters completion of the Whoopsie Woodle. This stellar amount of single speeds too. decided to hold a 2005 competition Games was sparked when compet- technical singletrack trail has allowed for the unin- and will revert back to the four-year ing with her rowing team from Lake terrupted descent from the high point of Galbraith See "Bellingham" on page 9 cycle in 2009. See "Worlds" on page 8

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Art and Production OPINION Design and Production Rick Peterson Graphic Intern Ryan Price "Superfoods" from page 1 and color looks like a cross between sesame Printing Consolidated Press seed and millet. Nutritionally, quinoa might Advertising Josh Hicks activity when compared to many other fruits Vitamin B, iron and folate, as well as beneficial be considered a supergrain as it is an excellent Claire Bonin and vegetables. Antioxidants help neutralize phytochemicals. protein source, containing an almost perfect harmful by-products of metabolism called “free Spinach can have either flat or slightly balance of all eight essential amino acids. Distribution radicals,” those unpaired electrons in our atoms crinkled leaves. Fresh spinach is sold in bunches Quinoa offers more iron than other grains Distribution & Mailing Kristen Wisehart that cause oxidation, or cell damage, which can or pre-washed and sealed in plastic bags (no and contains high levels of potassium and

lead to cancer and many diseases, and could more excuses). Make sure the leaves are slightly riboflavin, as well as other B vitamins: B6, even increase signs of aging. crisp and bright green. Avoid yellowing leaves niacin and thiamin. It is also a good source The dye that is released from the blueberries’ or those that are wet and rotting. To store, of magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese, skin may well be the most valuable nutrient the wrap unwashed spinach in a paper towel and and has some folate. Quinoa cooks quickly to fruit has to offer. These substances include, but then place in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. a light, fluffy texture. It can be substituted for are not limited to fructose, fiber, beta-carotene, If buying bagged spinach, open and sort out almost any other grain. Since this grain is still the rotting leaves before putting the package Bicycle Paper is published 8 times per year from vitamin C, vitamin A and antioxidants. relatively new to the American market, you’re March to November by Seattle Publishing. Subscrip- in the refrigerator. Depending on how fresh it most likely to find it in health food or specialty tion is $14 per year; $26 for two years. Spinach is at purchase, spinach should be used within stores, although you may be able to find it in Available year-round, spinach is at its best 68 South Washington St. Seattle, WA 98104 two to four days. some large supermarkets. in fall and spring because it grows well in cool Quinoa Phone: 206.903.1333 and Fax: 206.903.8565 conditions. A super source of antioxidants and Kathy Zawadzki is a licensed Sports Nutri- Toll Free: 1.888.836.5720 Neither a fruit nor a vegetable, quinoa is cancer fighters, spinach contains about four tionist and Pro coach for Carmichael Training All materials appearing in Bicycle Paper are the times more beta-carotene and three times more a great, light grain that can be used in sum- Systems (CTS). She lives and trains in Littleton, sole property of Bicycle Paper. No reprinting or any lutein than broccoli. The health benefits make mertime salads and side dishes. It works great CO. To find out what CTS can do for you, visit other use is allowed without the written permission with grilled asparagus. Quinoa (pronounced www.trainright.com. You can contact Kathy at of the Publisher or Editor. Unsolicited contributions it a powerhouse food choice. Spinach is low in are welcome. All manuscripts should be accompa- calories -- only 41 per cup -- and loaded with “keenwa”) is a small seed that in size, shape [email protected] 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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Letters to the Editor again. I have taken my share of falls while skiing, can’t be out in front, and avoid messes like STP, While it is true that Ullrich has finished mountain biking, and even one on my road bike and just enjoy myself alone. second place in the Tour five times, only three Re: Maynard’s “Lone Riders by the (a lone fall, my fault, no one around), and it was Thanks for also letting me vent. of those have been at the mercy of Armstrong into a snow bank, so I didn’t get hurt, not your (2000, 2001, 2003). The other two runner-up Thousands” article published in June usual road ride anyway. But I have not fallen in Jane Watson finishes came in his 1996 Tour debut where 05 BP issue a crash with someone else and the thought ter- teammate Bjarne Riis was first, and his 1998 rifies me, because if I break something, I would loss to Marco Pantani. It is probably also worth Re: Tour de France 2005 article Commenting on the article about avoiding lose too much, possibly my career. noting that Ullrich is the only other Tour winner published in June 05 BP issue crashes, safety in packs: Yes you are totally There are people I just won’t ride with now. (1997) still competing. right, all the complaints, unskilled riders, unan- And people I like to ride with. Funny how ev- nounced turns, swerves, stops, and the result- ery combination of bike and rider has its own Please pass along my praise to Craig and Regards, ing crashes. But the article is sadly lacking in riding mode, and you are also right, seemingly Adrian for the excellent Tour de France preview. Bryce Fegley solutions. unchangeable. Some don’t believe they are a I did, however, notice a factual error in the ar- Bellingham I happen to be an older rider, loving the danger, therefore will not change...ever. ticle: “...after finishing second to Armstrong five method of keeping fit, and liking some group So what to do? I ride with one or two other times, Ullrich will undoubtedly be motivated From the Editor: We will pass the praise along. rides. STP is a nightmare, and I won’t do that people, hang at the back of small groups if I in this final showdown.” Thank you for bringing the error to our attention. NEWS

Race News trial stages at the Tour de l’Aude, a major in- Ollerenshaw Wins the Stage, Nathan O’Neill at the beginning of the last stage, ternational stage race in France. “I had a great realized with one lap to go that the overall title Tuft Takes Second Overall was not to be his in 2005. “My team was going Armstrong Rides to National ride in France, and I’ve been holding on to the peak fitness for about five or six weeks,” says to try and do something to win back the jersey, Time Trial Title Armstrong. On the final day of the Grand Prix de Beauce, but O’Neill’s Navigators team was riding super Kristin Armstrong (Boise, ID) bested Amber Already qualified for the World Champion- an international stage race with a reputation of strong.” Tuft, who took the leader’s jersey after Neben (Irvine, CA) and 34 other women to take ships, thanks to her victory in the time trial at being tough, Health Net’s Doug Ollerenshaw the fourth stage time trial, had a six second mar- home her first elite women’s national time trial the Pan Am Championships in April, Armstrong (Portland, OR) took the stage win. On the last gin over O’Neill with three stages remaining. championship. It happened on Tuesday June 21, credited a lack of pressure as a probable ally time up the steep climb on this difficult 11km He lost his advantage two stages later, after the as USA Cycling kicked off the 2005 Park City in her win. “I think that coming into any race circuit, Ollerenshaw and two others bridged Symmetric team brilliantly controlled the race Cycling Festival on Antelope Island State Park without much pressure, you have an advan- to Domique Perras (Team Canada) who had to deliver Tuft at the bottom of the last climb. in Salt Lake City, Utah. tage.” she says. escaped shortly before. The four increased their But it was O’Neill who took matters into his Armstrong clocked a time of 47:15.51 - a Defending champion Christine Thorburn gap to 45 seconds and the dwindling peloton own hands in the last kilometer of that sixth time that would have placed her in the top half (Menlo Park, CA) also had a solid ride for did not react. The Oregon rider jumped his stage to finish 12 seconds ahead of Tuft, thus of the men’s field - over the 34km course. The third place, posting a 48:29.61 behind Neben’s companions on the descent to the finish to claim grabbing the coveted jersey. O’Neill’s Navi- Idaho rider has been on target for a national 47:51.50. Seattle’s Kele Hulser finished sixth the stage victory. gators teammate had no difficulty protecting title since mid-May when she posted the best and Chrissy Ruiter (Bend, OR) ended up in Symmetric rider and BC resident Svein Tuft, his slim margin on the last day, leaving Tuft time of American riders in each of three time 13th place. who was sitting 12 seconds behind Australian thinking about next year.

4 Bicycle Paper July 2005 FEATURE A Rider’s Paradise Awaits You in Rossland rocky terrain of Sudden Exposure, or the cycling opportunities. Luckily, several re- treacherous, loose singletrack Spring Cleaning sources exist to offer guidance and preserve is perfect for experts. its legacy. BY MELISSA MUELLER system radiates from the center of the town, it Even with the best The Kootenay Co- makes accessibility a charm. No need to load trails available, Rossland lumbia Trails Society is At the south end of the Monashee Moun- the bike on the car-everything is right there wouldn’t be complete a great resource for trail tains, 400 miles east of Vancouver or 130 miles for your convenience. These pleasant routes without the mountain maintenance and devel- north of Spokane, lies the “Mountain Bike cater to everyone, from technically challenging bike enthusiasts in the opment, maps and more. Capital of Canada.” singletracks to sloping rail grades. community. The locals are A non-profit, volunteer- The small town of Rossland, BC is con- For the beginner, Centennial is a smooth, friendly and enthusiastic driven organization, the sidered a haven easy family-friend- about their riding; they Society can provide a for mountain bike ly ride. Or, you can will jump at the opportu- great deal of information enthusiasts. This try the Museum nity to show you around about all of the trails, land claim is based on trail, which follows “their” trails. ownership and rules and its rich history, ex- an old rail channel One such friendly regulations regarding use tensive network and passes through resident is 1990 World of the trails. of local trails and historic mining ru- Mountain Bike Downhill Rossland’s future high proportion of ins. Other options Champion Cindy Devine. looks promising. With a avid bikers in the available to the With five Canadian Na- new chairlift opening at community. novice cyclist in- tional titles and an incred- Red Resort in July, and Rossland’s past clude Center Star ible international palmares the ongoing construction Photo by Stewart Spooner contributes great- and Monte Cristo. Devine is an integral part of a new series of trails, Kristy Exner rides the Whiskey trail. ly to its current The intermedi- of Rossland’s mountain Rossland will continue to mountain biking ate mountain biker biking history. Riders can cater to mountain bikers popularity. In 1890, Photo by Stewart Spooner can try the Milky benefit from her vast experience by enrolling from all over the Northwest. the city’s develop- Ask a local to bring you on Seven Summits. Way, a downhill in one of her camps. The “devineRide” offers ing mining indus- trail that rolls coaching for riders of all levels. For more information In addition to the devotion to the sport al- try created a gold rush, attracting people from through the forest where riders can either DevineRide Camps: ready rooted in its history, Rossland continues to around the world. These affluent mining days descend on to the beginner trail, Wagon Road, www.devineride.com lasted until 1929, leaving behind hundreds of or climb to an old mining school. The Techno- offer new and exciting cycling opportunities. Kootenay Columbia Trails Society: kilometers of land including wagon roads, rail Grind is a challenging ride that was used as part On July 1, a new bike park will open at www.rosslandtrails.ca/biking.htm grades and pack trails. Over the years, the trails of the Canada Cup Cross-Country mountain Red Resort. Several mountain biking and road have been used by horseback riders, hikers bike course from 1993 to1996. Additional trails activities for the cycling oriented tourist, such Red Resort: and mountain bike devotees who continue to include the Loop Trail, Kootenay Columbia as bike camps for kids, tours and biker-cross www.redresort.com re-open historical trails to the public. and Cemetery. races will be featured daily. Bike rentals will Rossland Chamber of Commerce: Rossland’s trails are undoubtedly one of Advanced riders will enjoy the twisting also be available. www.rossland.com the highlights of the city. Because the vast trail turns and jumps of the Snake Trail. The steep Clearly, Rossland presents a plethora of

BOOK REVIEW

attention. The week-by-week breakdown of the controversies. The Tour De France Companion: race is delivered in a way that is accessible to In effect, this book does an astounding both seasoned fanatics and emerging enthu- job of quenching the thirst for Lance related Nuts, Bolts & Spokes Guide to the Greatest Race in the World siasts. A description of the physique required information, while providing a comprehensive to participate and 12 tips on how to win the resource for all things Tour De France. Whether With the emergence of rider De France Companion, could not have come Tour will inspire readers to venture off of the you want to know everything about the Tour Lance Armstrong as an interna- at a more perfect time. For those just begin- stationary bicycle in the basement and on to a from its genesis to 2005, or whether you just tional celebrity, the popularity of ning to follow the Tour, Roll and Koeppel do hilly trail. A history of bicycles and the Tour want a quick reference (such as a handy glos- the Tour de France has soared. an excellent job of covering all of the event’s de France opens the freshman fan’s eyes to the sary of Tour terms and lingo) this book is worth By Kristen This year, whether spectators different facets. excitement the event promises. As the book de- a quick read. Wisehart Bicycle Paper watch from their couches at home, The book ties in tips for watching this year’s scribes the heart-stopping 1989 LeMond victory, Staff a club sponsored party or the edge Tour, including a crib sheet, with interesting the reader will kick him/herself for missing The Tour De France Companion: Nuts, of the action in France, more eyes historical facts, such as the positive impact it it then, and vow to watch every minute this Bolts & Spokes Guide to the Greatest than ever before will be glued to the Tour to find had on rebuilding France post World War II. year. And, not to leave anybody out, the book Race in the World out if, in his final year, Lance can bring home Humorous side notes, like the inset box in the reaches a gossip loving audience by addressing By Bob Roll and Dan Koeppel an unprecedented seventh win. first chapter explaining why the Tour de France the more scandalous issues surrounding the 184 pp. Workman Publishing $10.95 Bob Roll and Dan Koeppel’s book, The Tour is better than the Super Bowl, hold the reader’s fanfare, especially the ever-increasing drug

Bicycle Paper July 2005 5 OPINION

Burrito juice ran the length of my driver’s and a 60 degree angled Crash and Burn: chin. Here’s to life’s little messes. To Dan’s drop into deep arroyos An Excerpt From the Next Metal Cowboy Book “Momentum is Your credit, he shifted into fifth without spilling a on either side of the drop of coffee. Resting quietly atop more wrap- blacktop. Friend: The Velocity, Impact and Afterlife of an Intrepid Traveler” pers and napkins, I spied a fresh, glossy bumper “Steady.” I pleaded sticker. Dan’s new car was so virgin he had at the dashboard. The BY JOE KURMASKIE twenty minutes of redlined silence. A record for yet to christen it with his own mass produced, Subaru, while not gain- AKA The Metal Cowboy us both. “As long as you don’t let anyone else personal mission statement. I picked it up. ing speed as it danced clean ‘em up for you.” He managed a double along the edge of the Summer eased onto the edge of the Arizona bite off his breakfast burrito and chased it down Not All Those Who Wander... Are Lost. cliff, wasn’t slowing flatirons, teasing New Mexico’s mountain town with too much scalding coffee. If Dan winced I Fair enough. But what it doesn’t say is that down either. I grabbed dwellers still preoccupied with stoking wood couldn’t tell. We were practically strangers but an alarmingly high number of them are skimp- for the “Oh Jesus!” bar just above the passenger stoves and stamping off night frost from the already I knew too much of Dan’s personal his- ing on their medication. More still are heavily window and ever so briefly took in the spec- soles of their shoes. For my part, I was through tory to shelve it under “tidy.” Never quite able intoxicated, mad as hornets, trying to contact tacle that had been my driver. Dan’s chin was waiting. We had a deal and it was time to claim to turn his back on a healthy trust fund, Dan’s the mothership or avoiding several outstand- resting peacefully on his chest. Both hands had my winnings. I’d paid with high altitude isola- posture was that of a fierce eco warrior taking ing warrants. Hey, I’d made a funny and it relinquished their hold on the steering wheel tion; cobalt grays that passed for sunrises and a break from the battle, categorically scorn- wasn’t even 8 a.m. Instead of simply giggling to and his eyes were closed. Sniper? Heart attack? nights so heavy you didn’t so much sleep as ful of the corporate structure that ultimately myself in the passenger seat I thought to share Narcolepsy? remain perfectly still until the crushing weight bankrolled him. It was slightly jarring to ride it with my compadre. Except he happened to Our vehicle slowed to about 60 mph, and of it was lifted. shotgun with a 45-year-old man channeling be the gentleman who’d laid out greenbacks, for a moment there I really thought me and Rip At the first hint of sweet pine creosote diatribes reserved for only the most zealous trust fund or not, for said mission statement. Van Acid Trip could ride the grade all the way bushes baking up the pass, all was forgiven. Greenpeace interns on leave from their sopho- I left Dan to his junk food and contemplated down into the dry wash. As a cyclist I knew My driver that morning in early May was more semesters at UC Santa Cruz. Justification the bumper sticker I’d see fit to represent my- how to manage a fall. This might still turn out a broken and bitter flower-child going gray for the consumption of breakfast burritos self with, if, at some point in life, I ever again OK. We mowed over a few saplings, no real around the edges. Dan wound the engine of and the like came complete with blurry but owned a car. damage, then the alligator juniper tree jumped his brand new Subaru Legacy into a ferocious enthusiastically delivered plans - schemes all Dogs On The Run into view just above the grill, stubby and thick scream, exorcising a few unnamed demons with but guaranteed to bring the military industrial it was probably eighty years old. We hit it head simple, unfettered velocity. I stuck my head complex to its fat cat knees. That would cover it nicely. Celebrating on. That’s when the Subaru took flight, a coaster out the window and grabbed massive gulps “See the big picture, Bro. That slogan’s my 27th birthday on the morning downhill jumping its tracks at the height of the arc. The of air, filling some long forgotten caverns and wrong. Should be ‘Think Global, Act Glob- drive to the desert and I had little more than graceful symmetry of dying on one’s birthday neglected crevices. I forced my eyes to stay al!’” unchecked hobo mobility, road rash, several might smack of poetry, but only in the abstract. open until tears flowed freely. It would scare me a little when his laugh overdue phone bills, some polished campfire I gripped the bar, attempting to make myself Summer was my escape clause. For as long reached for the upper registers and slowed tales and this clawing feeling that my days, very small as the car went into it’s first rollover. as I could remember it delivered on the radi- down - Gomer Pyle on Quaaludes. culled together and laid out like a dime store Everything that wasn’t bolted down floated ant promises of leisure and space. If spring “There’s a silent majority out there getting deck of cards, wouldn’t actually amount to for an instant; Beth’s postcard, hot coffee, bike holds eternal claim to hope, then summer is ready to speak up for the trees. Big Time.” Judg- much. Hell, I couldn’t even remember the last gloves - a poor man’s space shuttle. The irony the undisputed heavyweight champion of ing from the clutter of napkins, take out boxes time I’d produced the healthy scorn of a bro- was not lost on me, that an individual with reinvention. Nursing a nagging suspicion that and super-sized cups nesting in Dan’s backseats, kenhearted woman. countless miles of cycling to his name would it might not be enough this time, I planned to they’d better start speaking soon. At least he (...) I’d love to meet the bastard who brought likely die in a car accident. Seems God likes perform the only ritual that, as a fallen-away hadn’t claimed to have been at Woodstock... yet. the good times to an end.” Dan voiced this just that comedy black as coal. Catholic with vaguely upbeat agnostic tenden- Dan juiced the Subaru up to 70-mph and let go above a whisper. More disturbing was that On impact, the first of many as the car cies and a working pair of knees, I felt capable with another laugh - more Peter Pan fighting he didn’t follow it up with a leprechaun-on- worked through half a dozen rolls on its steel of completing to anyone’s satisfaction. Two the grips of rehab this time. helium laugh. I waited for my driver to look crushing quest for inertia, I was bathed in the bicycles waited patiently on the Subaru’s top Back in town his ex-wife was hosting a lav- over. Unless he indicated that my participation harsh realization that I would be unequivocally rack. We’d park beside the largest Yucca plant ish potluck to mark the one year anniversary would be required, I wasn’t touching this one. alone at the end. I wanted someone, anyone in the Northern Hemisphere, one of no less of their divorce. She’d gone so far as to tack up The “bastard” could be any number of people, to know how much I’d felt and how deeply than a baker’s dozen in the region vying for fliers. I’d paused at one inside the library. On places or things, none of which I wanted Dan I needed to continue laughing, touching and the same title. Each with it’s own vocal booster Day-Glo card stock no less, with clip art and introducing to me. talking my world into existence. For this to be club claiming the distinction for a dusty and such an abundance of exclamation points it “You don’t have a pen over there? I thought my final thought carried a certain amount of damn proud little community. Yucca wars. Who out-punctuated the annual Earth Day pancake I’d write my best gal a postcard.”(...) Dan pro- dignity with it. Unfortunately, as the Subaru knew? From our particular Yucca plant we’d breakfast and rummage sale fliers. Dan’s itiner- duced a pen without delay and put his eyes back crushed in around me, my mind filled with serpico west for two days, into the languid ary? Pedal into the desert with me to meditate on the road. We glided along at warp speed. another; please just don’t let it hurt... Please arms of my favorite season. Camping under under the doorway of a half-finished adobe “Oh, God!” just don’t let it hurt... the stars, pedaling shirtless, sweating away the home. It was their Earthship project of solar I didn’t bother to look up from my scrib- last damp vestiges of dark servitude, and once panels, recycled tires and hulking Douglas Fir bling. (...) again coming to believe that nearly anything beams he’d labored over for thirteen summers. When the car began to drift to the right I Joe Kurmaskie is the author of the Random was possible. Or, at the very least, a good clean So much for clean breaks. For as long as folks assumed we were pulling over for something; House bestseller “Metal Cowboy: Tales From - The ride was still there for the taking. could remember Dan’s mantra went; “It’s go- endangered road kill, a sacred feather, the usual. Road Less Pedaled” and “Riding Outside The Lines; “It’s OK to make little messes out of your ing to be a home without nails. Love holds it But no, the tight, arrow straight shot toward a Internationals Incidents And Other Misadventures life.” Flower-child Dan shared this gem after in place.” dusty oasis called Corona offered no shoulder With the Metal Cowboy.”

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Mountain Bike Groups Release Proposal would be managed just like Wilderness, except existing users while experiencing no net loss bicycling and clearing trails with chainsaws of trails.” would be allowed. The cycling groups have already presented for Mount Hood National Forest 3) National Conservation Areas: NCAs their proposal to the members of Congress rep- represent a middle ground between Wilderness resenting these lands, the USDA Forest Service, BICYCLE NEWSWIRE – comprised of bike shops, outfitters/guides, and regular national forest management. The local county commissioners and Wilderness and manufacturers – depends on access to these ORMBA/IMBA proposal improves on previous proponents. ORMBA and IMBA wish to hear The Oregon Mountain Bike Alliance (ORM- public lands.” NCA designations by prohibiting the construc- from all interested parties and plan to continue BA) and the International Mountain Bicycling “Bicyclists want to ride in roadless, pristine tion of new roads and water projects (NCAs can dialogue on protecting and preserving public Association (IMBA) have released a proposal lands – like hikers, we relish the opportunity encompass existing roads.) This designation lands while allowing recreation opportunities. that would protect the undeveloped lands of the to visit these places. Our would also allow limited, The groups are encouraged by the continuing Mount Hood National Forest using a combina- proposal demonstrates sustainable logging, as efforts of members of Congress - on both sides tion of diverse designations, rather than just a that Wilderness is not the well as motorized travel of the aisle - to work toward a compromise that federal Wilderness designation. Bicycling is only way to protect public on designated routes. will address all interests concerning Mount prohibited in all federal Wilderness. lands,” said IMBA Repre- 4) Singletrack Trail Hood. The ORMBA/IMBA plan includes a detailed sentative Paul Thomas- Designations: Bicycling Maps detailing how the proposed designa- map covering all of the land in the “Lewis and berg, a leader of the Bend- groups propose some tions for Mount Hood might be administered Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act” proposed in based Central Oregon Trail areas be adopted as Wil- can be downloaded from IMBA’s web site: 2004 by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden. The mountain Alliance. derness, but with special www.imba.com/resources/wilderness/or- bike groups estimate that the bill would have The bicycling groups allowances for mountain egon/index.html permanently closed more than 200 miles of propose four designations biking on specific trails. trails to bicycling. While endorsing some lands other than Wilderness: “We want the back- for new Wilderness designations, ORMBA and 1) National Protection country to remain road- About the Cycling Groups IMBA suggest conserving the forest’s roadless Areas: NPAs have all of less and protected. Our ORMBA is a network of Oregon groups, areas with additional designations that will the fundamental land plan will safeguard more clubs, individuals and companies with an address the concerns of a wide spectrum of protections of Wilderness, lands quickly by using a interest in enhancing mountain biking op- stakeholders. prohibiting mining, timber variety of approaches,” portunities while protecting our nation’s “Bicycling in the Mount Hood area is an es- harvest, construction of said Mark DeJohn, an forests. sential ingredient of the tourism and recreation roads and dams, and mo- IMBA representative in IMBA is a national and international economy of northwest Oregon and southwest torized travel. But NPAs Bend, Oregon. education and advocacy organization Washington. Opportunities for mountain bik- allow bicycling and do Photo by Richard Uhlhorn “Closing the remain- with 550 member clubs, 32,000 individual ing are particularly important to many of the not include the complex, Just like hikers, mountain bikers want ing backcountry to bi- members and more than 400 corporate one million people who live near this national restrictive philosophy of roadless pristine lands. cycling is just unaccept- partners and dealer members. IMBA creates, forest,” said Roger Louton, a board member of Wilderness. able,” said Douglas Van enhances and preserves trail opportunities the Portland United Mountain Pedalers. Ac- 2) Hood Pedaler’s Demonstration Experi- Zandt, board member of the Columbia Area for mountain bikers worldwide. cording to bicycle tour company owner Woody ment Areas (PDX): Senator Wyden proposed Mountain Biking Advocates in Hood River. Starr, “The future of the local bike economy this new designation in his 2004 bill. These lands “Our goal for this proposal is to accommodate

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"Worlds" from page 1 success on the provincial racing scene. Zimich Washington Senior Olympics. It is through the hopes that these changes will bring him closer to National Senior Olympics that Budd first heard Union in the 2001 FISA World competitive race.” his goal as he competes in the 40-44-age group about the World Masters Games, and shortly Masters Championships in Mon- Routley, who has been cycling for 9 years, alongside fellow Team Coastal team member after that he decided to compete in them. treal, Quebec. The relatively close is hoping to earn a medal again this year, even David Dunnison. Budd’s preparation in anticipation of the By Melissa proximity of the Edmonton event though he will be racing at the top of the 45-49- Zimich, a 21 year cycling veteran, is expect- Games includes pushing himself harder this Mueller transformed her goal of one day age bracket. “I went to the [2002] Games. It is a ing some good competition at the Games. “One year. “I have stepped up my training a little Bicycle Paper Intern attending the event into reality. fantastic event that is close to home this year,” of the things I like about bigger games like this bit more. I ride outside more and do some While Mittendorf has an he says. “I wouldn’t miss it.” is that you really get the top level riders there more hills.” extensive background in rowing-she hopes to While the Games attract first-timers like from all over the world,” he says. “It makes for Although slightly scared of crashing, he collect gold at the Games- she can Mittendorf, and past medalists a much harder competition.” One such top-level loves to ride and is excited about the upcom- also count on her solid cycling like Routley, they also appeal to rider will be his wife, Barb, who won as a road ing competition. experience. Currently the captain life-long competitors. cyclist in Portland in 1998. Surely, everyone in the Northwest is thrilled of the Union Bay Cycling/Wines One such veteran is Larry Barb and Larry Zimich are not the only set to welcome an event as gargantuan as the World of Washington women’s team, Zimich from North Vancouver, of married veterans you will find at the Games. Masters Games to our extended region. North- she began cycling five years ago, BC. “I competed in [the World Budd and May Seslar of Kenmore, WA have been west sports fans have a unique opportunity to when her husband, a twenty- Masters Games] in 1998, when cycling together for fifty years, and will continue cheer on local riders such as Mittendorf, Routley, year cycling veteran, bought her it was in Portland,” he explains. that tradition this year in the 70-75-age group. the Zimichs and the Seslars on their own turf. a bicycle. As preparation for the This year, Zimich will compete in They competed at the Games in Melbourne, Whether you are a fan of mountain biking or event, Mittendorf has been racing all three road events (road, time Australia in 2002. May took home a bronze a track or road fan, make sure not to miss this all season with her team, whose trial and criterium). medal in the 20km time trial bike race. year’s events. Edmonton is only a short flight colors she will don during the Having previously raced on Both have been serious cyclists since 1990, away from anywhere in the Northwest. Games. She will be contending the Edmonton course gives him a racing with various teams, riding long dis- For more information about the Games, in the 35-39-age bracket. bit of an edge. “In the early 1990’s I tance rides and participating in events like the visit www.2005worldmasters.com Mittendorf is not the only participated in the Canadian Road participant who will be compet- Photo by Joe Zauner National Championships, which was able to finish a strong third, just a bike ing in multiple events during the Larry Zimich is where the Edmonton Games Last Minute Race News length short of second place. Edmonton games. Tony Routley, will be,” he says. He placed fifth The race was dictated by an early break- Carl Decker National Champion a Whistler, BC native who won a bronze medal in the Senior Elite category that year. away that stayed free for 90 miles, which as a first-time competitor in the 2002 Australia Zimich says his training has been rigor- Carl Decker of the Seattle-based Broadmark included Broadmark Capital riders, Ian Tubbs Games, will be racing in both the road and ous as usual, but he is pushing it even further Capital Cycling Team won the US Elite National (Bellevue, WA) and Justin Morgan (Bainbridge mountain biking disciplines. this year, going to the expense of hiring Len Road Race Championships on June 22, 2005 in Island, WA). This breakaway was brought back “Mountain biking is my first love,” Rout- Brownlie, an aerodynamicist who has done Park City, UT. Decker (Bend, OR) broke loose before the final major climb of the day. ley admits. “But I have been doing more road wind tunnel testing for Lance Armstrong and from a select group of 30 riders on the finishing Despite Broadmark’s strong presence cycling and racing since the last Games, and the Discovery Team. The information collected hill to win solo by several bike lengths. Decker’s in elite amateur cycling since 2001, this is I am hoping for improvement.” He says he is from the wind tunnel session brought changes to Broadmark Capital teammate, Andrew Fischer Broadmark’s first win in the US Elite National also looking forward to the road cycling event his positioning on the bike and clothing, which (Seattle, WA) broke free of the same group and Road Race. because it is a “hugely attended and very have already proved to be instrumental to his

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This ride starts out on the north side of the mountain. If you live in Bellingham, please utilize the stellar Greenway system we have, get a good warm up in and leave the parking spaces for those that have no choice but to drive. If you must make that choice, you will want to park at Whatcom Falls Park off of Electric Avenue. Ride due south on Birch Street and from there you can start to follow the mountain bike tracks. You can access the famed Photo courtesy of Mark Peterson Ridge Trail via the Miranda trail The view from the top is incredible and worth the that skirts through a conservation effort of getting there. easement and gets you up on The Ridge. The Ridge trail itself is steeped in Gal- A quick jaunt through the 187 (or 781 if braith Mountain lore and is one of the oldest you’re headed the other direction) and you’ll trails on the hill. It’s a special trail with great find yourself on the beer themed trails the Oly, views and represents a victory for mountain Keystone and Naughty Nelly. More than a few biking. trail work sessions have been fueled by a nice As you ride The Ridge you will notice the cold barley pop or two. Finally, after the fine new housing development that borders the singletrack and thoughts of three different beer trail. With mountain bikers leading the charge, brands you end up at the Wonderland. the Ridge Trail was included as a permanent The Wonderland was once a dark and mys- trail and conservation easement, donated to terious place. It was a great place to harvest the Bellingham City Parks once construction Chanterelle mushrooms and hide from the commenced. Now the trail is public property rain after the long climb. Wondrous it was, and for the long term and leads to the mountain we were sad to see it go, but we always knew biking goods that await beyond. we’d resurrect it in one form or another. Out The Ridge Trail offers phenomenal near of the dark forest came sweeping views and 360 degree views which include the San Juans a few crazy drops. There are many places to and the Canadian Cascades. It is but a taste grab a seat, catch some sun (or rain) and take of what happens higher up on the mountain. in the scenery. From the Ridge Trail you head into the Family For now the Wonderland is the high point of Fun Center, a network of short trails that loop Galbraith. The WHIMPs MBC is always schem- back upon them and make a great place for ing something and we see some connectors to beginners. It’s a good higher points in the place to work on your future. But for now skills, it doesn’t re- this is the top, and quire a huge amount there are a number of fitness to get there, of ways down. There and it packs loads is the Evolution for of fun. the big bike folks After threading and the Whoopsie through the Fam- for those parked on ily Fun Center, it’s the south side. The time to hop onto the Kaiser, Three Pigs, Intestine and Candy, 911 and Lost Giants two of the oldest and all await you upon finest trails on the your descent. mountain. The Candy This time around is ohh so sweet, and the route and the once on the Intestine Wonderland was just the name will become too good, and I had obvious. These trails no choice but to ride are classic technical, it both ways. Do smooth trails with not be deceived, the roots thrown in just to possibilities and dif-

keep you honest. Photo courtesy of Mark Peterson ferent routes down The Candy leads The area offers trails for riders of all levels. (or up) are almost you to Arsenio, more infinite. And if for or less named for the ‘do Arsenio used to sport, only a couple of hours, this is one of the few for those that remember he had a little patch times where you get to choose our own path. on the top of his head. It used to be called the Hopefully, the Wonderland can help you find Mohawk, but timber harvest shaved it to its your way. current form. From this little patch you pick up the Cabin Trail. Like most trails, ours are named for some Mark Peterson is president of the WHIMPs landmark along the way. This one has an old Mountain Bike Coalition and has been promoting roofless log cabin. Reports vary regarding its bicycle races for 13 years including the Padden former use. Some say the old 60’s ganja farmers MTN Pedal. He is National Advocacy Director for inhabited it, while others say it was for an old Kona Bicycle Company and been featured a speaker woman who herded sheep in days of yore. I at the IMBA National Summit and the World North like to leave the interpretation open and to the Shore Mountain Bike Conference. whim of the mind on any given day. Bicycle Paper July 2005 9 FEATURE

wet conditions, it’s also helpful to let a little bit see the instructional article in tips to try when riding on Rippin’ on Roots of air out of your tires in advance. This gives the April issue (“The Quarter roots, there should be nothing you better traction because it allows your tires Punch” April 2005). stopping you from heading BY TANYA ALLEN to conform to the shape of the roots rather than When the uphill roots are out to the nearest “rooty” trail bouncing over them. wet, you have to cope with the and giving it a go. As with all If you ever ride in areas where there are On that note, if the roots on the trail have increased chance that your rear skills, practice makes perfect, exposed roots on the trail, you have doubtlessly been stripped of their bark, they can often be wheel may spin out from lack so the more you do it, the more experienced a snarl of them and wondered just as slippery as wet ones. In all cases, keep of traction. Use all the tech- confident you’ll become. Good where you’re possibly meant to put your tires. looking well ahead to where you want to go, niques described above, but luck and happy trails! Often it appears that there is no real line to take, and you’ll get there. also pay particular attention to since the roots go every which way. There are, the weight on your rear wheel. Tanya Allen is a former Uphill Roots however, techniques you can use to make rid- Every situation is different, so pro-elite cross-country racer, ing on root-laden terrain a much less daunting Riding uphill roots is quite a bit harder than a good rule of thumb is to keep coach with the Sugoi Dirt Series experience. downhill because you don’t your hips low and be prepared Mountain Bike Camps (www. have gravity to assist you. Dry to move back and forth over dirtseries.com), and North Shore Downhill Roots Photo courtesy of Sugoi Dirt Series roots can be managed with your bike to increase and de- resident (in other words, faced Penny Deck goes over some First of all, approach roots momentum, un-weighting crease pressure as necessary. with more than her daily dose of slippery stuff. at as close to a 90-degree the front wheel, and using Now that you have some “rooty” terrain). angle as possible. This makes strong, smooth pedal strokes. them more like perpendicular The steepness of the trail will bumps in the trail and reduces determine whether you have the time your tires are on each to sit, stand, or crouch as you Win a free copy of the Tour de France root. It also enables you to find climb. Companion 2005 and learn how some the 98104 traction on any dirt between If you need to get up of the most elite athletes endure one 2005 the obstacles. and over a very large root, of the world’s greatest sporting events!

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10 Bicycle Paper July 2005 FEATURE Wenatchee Outdoors List - A New Resource for Outdoor Enthusiasts

BY RICHARD UHLHORN WenatcheeOutdoors.org will include trail reviews, conditions, an upcoming events cal- My tires sing a song on the buffed-out single- endar, articles, photos, visitor’s information, track our cycling club built last year with a grant newsletter, alerts and more. from Chelan One of the County’s Paths more useful sec- and Trails Fund. tions is called Dust swirls be- “Outings.” This horn.com hind me and is where the web sweat rolls visitor will go to down my face find rides, hikes in the heat of the and other out- eastern Wash- ings that will be ington sun. taking place in I’ve driven up the near future. to Echo Ridge, Photo courtesy of Richarduhl For a road bicy- With its orchards and vineyards, this view of Lake seven miles out clist in Seattle, Chelan reminds many road riders of Tuscany. of Chelan, for it will be the a quick mountain bike ride. It is late Sunday place to go for planned rides in North Central afternoon, and I don’t see one other person Washington. enjoying this beautiful weather or the excellent The website is also intended to be totally trail conditions. I can see the craggy tops of interactive. When you finish a hike, backpacking the Stuarts rising above the Cascade Mountain trip, road ride or mountain bike ride, there will Range against a brilliant blue sky in the distance. be a standardized form to fill out which will Five miles away, Lake Chelan shimmers like a give the reader an overview of the skill level sapphire. I’m in heaven. needed, recommended fitness level and other Chelan County offers visitors an abundance information about the trip. of outdoor recreational opportunities for the So take a look, pick your poison and come sedate to the adventurous. There is mountain on over to the sunny side for some outdoor fun and road biking, hiking and backpacking, rock and adventure. climbing, mountain climbing, fishing, birding, Chelan News flatwater and whitewater paddling, photogra- phy excursions, outdoor events, racing, trail After a drier than normal winter, the Lake running, geocaching... the list goes on. Chelan Valley has enjoyed a wetter than normal For the locals, finding the locations and spring. Mountain biking is excellent this time partners with whom to enjoy these activities of year. There are plenty of wildflowers and the is fairly easy. We live here. We know the best trails are still buff from the spring rains, but it trails to ride and the best time to paddle on is beginning to get dusty. Lake Chelan, the Columbia River or Lake Echo Ridge: Wenatchee. We know who to contact about the The Chelan Ranger District has a contrac- times and dates of various planned rides or tor working at Echo Ridge on their expansion other activities. Visitors generally don’t have project. This includes widening some of the that luxury without doing a lot of research... trails for the winter skate skier. However, there that is until now. are still plenty of excellent doubletrack and Recently, Andy Dappen, Bob Parlette and singletrack trails to ride. The Forest Service will Doug Pauly, three Wenatchee outdoor activ- also be widening the Echo Ridge road this year ists, were discussing how to connect to other to help people access the Nordic ski area. outdoor enthusiasts. “We asked ourselves how Chelan area: to reach a broader audience,” says Dappen, a The Lake Chelan Valley is exploding. The freelance writer living in Wenatchee. “How do growth is phenomenal. There is a new 18-hole we connect with people?” public golf course at Bear Mountain Ranch on What they came up with was the develop- the south shore. ment of a new website called the Wenatchee Wine tasting enthusiasts should put Chelan Outdoors List (www.WenatcheeOutdoors.org). on your list of places to visit. There are now This website, which will go active around July approximately 12 boutique wineries in the 1, 2005, is intended to provide outdoor enthu- valley, including some new tasting rooms in siasts with a one-stop local resource for their downtown Chelan. preferred activity. For example, if you are only Road rides are a great way to visit these interested in road biking, you will be able to wineries. Pick up a wine tour map at the Lake go directly to the road biking section without Chelan Chamber of Commerce, hop on your having to muddle your way through a bunch bike and ride through orchard and wine country. of other activities. It is about as European as you can get in Wash- ington State. Just take it easy on the tasting.

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Feb 27-Jul 31: Indie MTB Series Apr 5-Aug 30: Tuesday PIR Series Various, WA. Series of 6 events raced/ organized Portland, OR. Portland International Raceway. Summer Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s Most by six different promoters, but regroup for points and race series for Cat 1/5 men, women and juniors. awards. Overall standing based on the best of 5 out of Circuit racing. Monthly ranking and awards. Jeff 6 results. Lisa MIller, 206-291-7773, Mitchem, 503-233-3636, www.obra.org Comprehensive Bicycle Calendar www.indieseries.com Apr 6-Aug 31: Phoenix Velo Training Feb 28-Sep 28: CCA Western National Group All events are listed chronologically within their respective sections: Events (clinics, expositions, lectures, etc), Camps, BMX Series Mission, BC. Mission Raceway on Wednesday nights. Multisport (events that include cycling as part of the competition), Series (competitions where cumulative point standings Various, BC and AB. 5-event racing series taking place All ages and abilities to learn group tactics, cornering, are awarded), BMX, Cyclo-cross, Mountain Bike Racing (competition featuring single-track and other off-road riding), in various locations in Alberta and BC. Most race 3 sprinting and race simulations. Friendly competitive out of 5 events and Grands to be eligible for titles and atmosphere. $25 for licensed riders, more for unli- Mountain Bike Touring (rides featuring single-track and off-road riding), Road Racing (bicycle competition), Road awards. Remi Berube, Canadian Cycling Association, censed. Top 5 each night receive points toward overall Touring (road rides of various distances and for any type of bicycle), Track (velodrome-type events). 2197 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X3. 613-248- standings. 3 groups, intensity and distance varies To conserve space, we’ve chosen to run web sites only on events where both web site and email are available. If you 1353, www.canadian-cycling.com according to ability. Bruce Wenting, 33245 N Railway Mar 6-Aug 27: Northwest Women Cat 3 Ave., Mission, BC, V2V1E2. 604-826-1411, are an organizer and your event is not listed, or if the information listed changes, contact us and we will gladly update the www.wentingscycle.com calendar. Please send your event information in the same style and format seen here. and Cat 4 Race Series Various, WA. Points series where the person with Apr 7-Aug 25: First Rate Mortgage All aspects of this event calendar are copyright 2005 Bicycle Paper. This calendar may not be transmitted or reproduced the most points in the end wins the series. Prizes Cycling Series by any means, electronically or printed, without written consent of the publisher. are awarded to the top 25 women. Completing any Seattle, WA. Thursday night racing at Seward Park. USCF race during the season gives you points. The Short 0.8-mile loop. Good pavement, 200 meter series is open to Cat 3 and Cat 4 women racers of all hill each lap. Nightly cash and merchandise primes. ages. When categories are combined, the results are Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. New riders start at UGUST EVENTS CAMPS A separated. Series events are identified as NWWC in 5:00 p.m., unlicensed and Cat 4/5 - 5:30 p.m., Cat Aug 5-7: Women’s Freeride Camp at the event description. Kirsten Sandaas, NWWC, 2/3/4 - 6:00 p.m., Pro 1/2/3 - 7:00 p.m. Length of ULY J JULY Red Resort www.nwwc.org/race_series.html race may vary over the season. Season prizes 6 deep. Jul 16-17: Seattle Night and Day Jul 2-3: Sugoi Dirt Series Rossland, BC. Presented by Cindy Devine and Kirsty Mar 19-Aug 20: Built For Speed Time David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, 4207 S.W. Hill St., Seattle, Challenge Portland, OR. MTB camps for women. Offers two days Exner. Ages 13+. Red Resort, 877-969-7669, Trial Series WA, 98116. 206-932-5921, www.pazzovelo.com Seattle, WA. Orienteering race. Visit as many of the 60 of top-notch small group instruction and hours of prac- www.devineride.com Corvallis, OR. A 6-month series of 40km time trials Apr 10-Aug 28: 2005 Seattle - LAJORS checkpoints marked on a map of Seattle as possible. tice on the trails to reinforce new skills. Sharpen your Aug 13-14: Sugoi Dirt Series with awesome prizes to make you faster! One race Series Choose your own route from point to point. Mostly city technique, build confidence, and enjoy riding more Sun Peaks, BC. MTB camps for women. Candace Shad- per month. Three race groups A: Cat 1/3; B: Cat 4,/5 Seattle, WA. 8-event series for junior riders. All events streets with some time on paths and in parks. Compete than you ever thought possible. Candace Shadley, ley, Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, www.dirtseries.com and C: Women. Terri Gooch, Race Across Oregon, are criterium races. Age categories: 10-12, 13-14, individually or on a team of up to five cyclists. Team Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, www.dirtseries.com Aug 16-17: Sugoi Dirt Series LLC, 196 NE Powderhorn Drive, Corvallis, OR, 97330. 15-16, 17-18. Winners in each category will be mandatory for 16-hour race. Terry Farrah, Cascade 541-760-1024, www.builtforspeedtt.com recognized at the end of the season. Best 6 out of 8 Jul 5: Sugoi Dirt Series Blue River, BC. Single day MTB camp for women at Orienteering Club, 1410 Murchison Dr., Millbrae, CA, counts towards final standings. Event identified as Hood River, OR. MTB camps for women. Sharpen your Mike Wiegele’s Heli Skiing . Top-notch small group Apr 2-Sep 4: BC Masters Association 94030. 206-399-6742, www.seattlenightandday.com LAJORS in calendar. David Schilling, Northwest Junior technique, build confidence, and enjoy riding more instruction and hours of practice on the trails to Race Series Racing Series, 8231 4th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA, 98115. Jul 20: Bicyclists’ Legal Clinic than you ever thought possible. Candace Shadley, reinforce new skills. Candace Shadley, Whistler, BC, Various, BC. 25 events taking place throughout BC. 206-619-1355, www.radracingnw.org Portland, OR. A free vehicle law class for bicyclists Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, www.dirtseries.com 604-905-8876, www.dirtseries.com Participants must be 30+ . Events include time trial, with lawyer Ray Thomas. Start at 6:00 p.m at the Jul 9-10: Sugoi Dirt Series Aug 20-21: Sugoi Dirt Series road race, criterium. Age group Cat: 30-34 and all Apr 10-Jul 24: 2005 SISU BC Cup Road BTA office. Ray Thomas, Bicycle Transportation Alli- Sun Valley, ID. MTB camps for women. Candace Shad- subsequent in 5 year increments. Relaxed and fun Series ance, 717 SW 12th, Portland, OR, 503-226-0676, Canmore, AB. MTB camps for women. Candace Shad- ley, Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, www.dirtseries.com ley, Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, www.dirtseries.com atmosphere. Bill Yearwood, BC Masters Cycling As- Various, BC. Includes 6 road race events in 6 various [email protected] sociation, Box 483, Mill Bay, BC, V0R 2P0. locations. Top caliber racing in BC. Overall standings Jul 15-17: Co-ed Freeride Camp at Red Aug 27-28: Sugoi Dirt Series Jul 31: Trips for Kids Outdoor Gear Rossland, BC. Presented by Cindy Devine and Kirsty 604-666-4927, www.bcmasterscycling.net and prizes based on points. Cat 1/3 men, Cat 1/3 Swap Fernie, BC. MTB camps for women. Candace Shadley, women. Include: Harris Roubaix Classic, Victoria Cy- Exner. Ages 13+. Red Resort, 877-969-7669, Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, www.dirtseries.com Apr 2-Aug 7: Oregon MTB Series Magnuson Park - Seattle, WA. Fundraising gear swap www.devineride.com Various, OR. Series of nine events raced across cling Festival, Atomic Road Race, Wedgewood West- that supports mountain bike programs for inner-city Oregon. Cross-country and downhill. Open to all cat- side Classic, Norm Lowe Memorial Road Race, Tour kids. Starts at 4 p.m.. $2 admission to benefit Trips for Jul 20: Sugoi Dirt Series de Delta and Tour de White Rock. Overall standings, Whistler, BC. Single day MTB camp for women. RACE SERIES egories. High School Series categories offered at every Kids. Kat Sweet, 206-427-3090, www.tripsforkids.org event with separate awards. Juniors race in their own awards and jerseys presented at Finals. Allan Prazsky, Candace Shadley, Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, Feb 12-Sep 4: BMX BC Cup Race Series Cycling BC, 332-1367 West Broadway, Vancouver, www.dirtseries.com Various, BC. Six-event BMX series plus Finals raced in categories and are recognized in both series’. Randy Dreiling, Oregon Adventures, P.O.Box 148, Oakridge, BC, 604-737-3137, www.cycling.bc.ca Jul 23-24: Sugoi Dirt Series the Lower Mainland. Awards and jerseys at the end of the season. Most race 4 out of 6 events plus finals to OR, 97463. 541-782-2388, North Vancouver, BC. MTB camps for women. qualify for year-end awards. Best 4 races plus finals www.oregon-adventures.com * Events that support Bicycle Candace Shadley, Whistler, BC, 604-905-8876, are included in points total. Larissa Hoath, Cycling BC, www.dirtseries.com Alliance of Washington 332-1367 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4A9. 604-737-3034, www.cycling.bc.ca

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Apr 12-Aug 23: Spokane Twilight Series May 20-Aug 26: Group Health Jul 15-17: Walla Walla BMX Jul 7: Spokane Sunset Series Finals Spokane, WA. Weekly Tuesday events - various Friday Night Track Races MULTISPORT Walla Walla, WA. Friday - Single point, Saturday- Spokane, WA. CC event. Location: TBC. See Race Se- locations - various types. Overall standings on points. Redmond, WA. Program is designed with the specta- JULY RFL, Sunday- single point Steve or Tammi Bailey, Walla ries for details. Wendy Bailey - Zupan, Round & Round Baddlands Cycling Club, 418 East Pacific Suite 2, tors in mind. Races are fast and exciting. The first and Walla BMX, 509-301-6461, www.wallawallabmx.org Productions, 418 E Pacific, Ste. 6, Spokane, WA, Spokane, WA, 99202-1456. 509.456.0432, third Fridays of every month feature the Kiddie Kilo. Jul 2: 5 Mile Lake Women’s Triathlon 99202. 509-455-7657, www.roundandround.com Federal Way, WA. Sprint Triathlon Rory Muller, Bu Jul 21-23: Columbia Basin www.baddlands.org Racing begins at 7:30 p.m. Marymoor Velodrome Tri-City, WA. Single point races John Higbee, Jul 8-10: State Games of Oregon Association, Redmond, WA, www.velodrome.org Du Racing, 4017 so. 291st. St, Auburn, WA, 98001. Apr 12-Aug 30: Tuesday Night Road 253-334-4433, www.buduracing.com 509-967-1651, www.columbiabasinbmx.com Mt. Hood, OR. DH and CC racing. Friday - DH train- Race Series May 26-Sep 1: Southern Oregon ing, Saturday - DH racing, Sunday - CC. All categories Jul 9: Clackamas River Runoff Jul 26: Walla Walla BMX Kent, WA. Tuesday nights racing at PIR. 2.25-mile Thursday Nighters Walla Walla, WA. Weekly single point race. Steve and sub-categories offered. DH is 2-miles long, with closed course. Registration from 5:30 p.m to 6:50 Ashland, OR. Southern Oregon Dragway - Circuit Milo McIver State Park - Estacada, Oregon. Rogue 1500ft of elevation. Part of Mt. Hood Skibowl Series. Multi-Sport, PO Box 745, Beavercreek, OR, 97004- or Tammi Bailey, Walla Walla BMX, 509-301-6461, p.m. Race starts at 7:00 p.m. Points awarded to top 5. race. Distance varies as daylight permits A: 18+ laps. www.wallawallabmx.org Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, P.O. Box 320, 87000 E Include Junior race series. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, B: 5 races each distance – 10, 12, 14 laps. Each lap is 0745. 503-869-3886, roguemultisport.com Hwy. 26, Government Camp, OR, 97028. 4017 S 291st St., Auburn, WA, 98001. 12-miles with an elevation gain of 50ft. A – Cat 1/2/3 Jul 10: Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Jul 29-31: 900 Point Weekend 503-272-0146, www.skibowl.com 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com B – Cat 4/5. Good event to work on team strategy. Ed Dockton, WA. Sprint off-road triathlon Rory Muller, Bu Sumner, WA. McCollum Park and River Valley. 7/29 - Single point at RV, 7/30- SCR at McCollum Park Jul 9-10: Brundage Bike Festival May 1-Sep 24: BC Marathon Series Garfield, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, 97502. Du Racing, 4017 So 291st. St., Auburn, Wa, 98001. McCall, ID. Incredible trail system at the scenic Brund- 541-840-0713, www.obra.org 253-334-4433, www.buduracing.com in the morning, SCR at River Valley afternoon and Various, BC. 5 endurance events. 3 racing groups: evening. 7/31 - RCQ at McCollum Park. Mike Raich, age Mountain ski resort near McCall, ID. The 10.5-mile Under 19, open 19-39 and 40+ for men and women. Jun 1-Jul 6: River City Bicycles Mt. Tabor Jul 16: MOMAR Race 003 River Valley BMX, 7800 Riverside Dr. E, Sumner, WA, loop is legendary for both its climbs and descents. The Points allocated after each race. Title and jersey award Series Sechelt, BC. Part of Mind Over Mountain Adventure 206-246-2661, www.gobmx.com last 4.5-miles are all downhill on the famous Elk Trail. at end of series in Whislter. Gary Jackson, Cycling BC, Portland, OR. Series of 6 events raced on a1.3-mile Race series. Sunshine Coast event. 40km. Kayaking, Ron Dillon, Wild Rockies, www.wildrockies.com 332-1367 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V. 604- paved loop. Offers fixed gear, masters men 40+, MTB, trail running and mystery events. Emphasis on AUGUST Jul 9-10: Padden Mountain Pedal and 737-3142, www.cycling.bc.ca women Cat 4 and 1/3, men 4/5, 3, pro1/2. Distances paddle and trekking. Moderate navigation. Teams of 4, Aug 5-7: Walla Walla BMX Freeride Challenge May 1-Sep 11: Mt. Hood Skibowl Series vary according to category. Start/finish near parking 2 or solo. Bryan Tasaka, MOMAR, Vancouver, BC, V6K Walla Walla, WA. Three single point races. Steve or Bellingham, WA. In its 13th year - the grandaddy of Mt. Hood, OR. Presented at Mt. Hood Skibowl, the lot at picnic area A. Course winds its way to top of 1K4. 250-715-8933, www.mindovermountain.com Tammi Bailey, Walla Walla BMX, 509-301-6461, them all - this is the oldest and most respected race in series includes 4 cross-country and 6 downhill. Racing roadway then takes a sharp right turn to very fast Jul 17: Valley Girl Triathlon www.wallawallabmx.org the Pacific Northwest. Extensive prize list. Great course descent. Goes clockwise around resevoir leading to a for all categories and sub categories. Overall stand- Liberty Lake, WA . Women’s only sprint distance Aug 9-7: Walla Walla BMX in the heart of Bellingham. 7/9 - Big Air contest, 7/10 ings and awards at the end of the series. Petr Kakes, short, flat section before final climb to the start/finish. - Padden xc. Part of the Indie Series. Mark Peterson, triathlon in the Spokane area. 0.5-mile swim, 11.5- Walla Walla, WA. Weekly single point race. Steve Hurricane Racing, P.O. Box 320, 87000 E Hwy. 26, Points to top 15 of each race. Best 5 out of 6 counts WHIMPS, 1907 Iowa St., Bellingham, WA, 98226. mile bike, 3-mile run. Individual and team entries. Kids’ or Tammi Bailey, Walla Walla BMX, 509-301-6461, Government Camp, OR, 97028. 503-272-0146, for overall standings. Prizes available for pickup at 360-733-1955, www.whimpsmtb.com event for 12 and under on the 16th. Distance varies www.wallawallabmx.org www.skibowl.com River City Bicycles after July, 15. Clark Ritchie, 1314 according to age. Marla Emde, Emdesports.com, P.O. Jul 9: Piranha Relay NE 59th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213. 503-936-2575, Aug 11-13: Columbia Basin May 2-Aug 29: Lakeside Bicycles Mon- Box 9688, Spokane, WA, 99209-9688. Warm Springs, OR. With race classes comprised of www.mttaborseries.com Tri-City, WA. Single point races. John Higbee, 509-326-6983, www.valleygirltri.com solo, two- and four-person teams, the unique 100-mile day Night Masters & Women Series 509-967-1651, www.columbiabasinbmx.com Portland, OR. Portland International Raceway. Races Jun 2-Jul 7: Spokane Sunset Series Jul 24: Moonlight Basin Off-Road race is designed to challenge expert and novice riders for all masters (30+), including a novice group and Spokane, WA. 5 event race series presented on Thurs- Triathlon - Aug 19-21: Walla Walla BMX alike. Teams may be men, women or co-ed. Begins all ages/Cat. women. Course is flat, wide, 1.9-mile day nights. Great for first timers and all levels. Various Big Sky, MT. 1000 yard swim, 14-mile MTB ride, Walla Walla, WA. Three single point races. Steve or 6:00 a.m. $500 cash for 1st place. Kip Buck, 11650 loop, closed to traffic with excellent pavement. No locations around Spokane. Wendy Bailey, Round & 5-mile run in a beautiful mountainous area. An Xterra Tammi Bailey, Walla Walla BMX, 509-301-6461, SW Bruce Drive, Beaverton, OR, 97008. 971-234- tight corners. Great place to learn bicycle racing--no Round Productions, 418 E Pacific, # 6, Spokane, WA, Point Series Race. Scott and Karen Muir, Big Sky En- www.wallawallabmx.org 5845, http://warmspringsenduranceseries.com traffic. Registration at start/finish line. GC at the end of 99202. 509-455-7657, durance Sports, P.O. Box 160631, Bik Sky, MT, 59716. Aug 20-21: BMX BC Cup #4 & #5 www.roundandround.com Jul 10: Terminator Downhill each month. Jim Anderson, 4909 SW Nevada Ct #3, 406-995-7138, www.moonlightbasin.com TBA, BC. See Race Series for details. Larissa Hoath, Golden, BC. Held at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Portland, OR, 97219. 503-975-8229, Jun 4-Aug 28: SISU BC Cup DH/XC Jul 31: Lake to Forest Triathlon Cycling BC, 332-1367 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Technical DH with slick rock, drops and berms. 1800m www.racemondaynight.com Series Sandpoint, ID. Long course and MTB short course V6H 4A9. 604-737-3034, www.cycling.bc.ca descent from start to finish. Steve Parsons, Box 839, May 2-Aug 29: MVA Monday Night Various, BC. Series events across the province. All available. Wendy Bailey - Zupan, Round & Round Pro- Aug 23-7: Walla Walla BMX Golden, BC, V0A 1H0. 250-439-5422, Racing events feature cross-country and downhill. Training ductions, 418 E Pacific, Suite 6, Spokane, WA, 99202. Walla Walla, WA. Weekly single point race Steve www.kickinghorseresort.com Redmond, WA. Series focuses solely on juniors and starts on Friday before the race in most locations. 509-455-7657, www.roundandround.com or Tammi Bailey, Walla Walla BMX, 509-301-6461, Jul 11: Portland MTB Short Track new racers. Groupings and races determined by Open to all. Points allocated after each race toward www.wallawallabmx.org Series #1 number of people showing and their abilities. Juniors overall standings. Title and jersey awarded at end of AUGUST series. Gary Jackson, Cycling BC, 332-1367 West Aug 25-27: Columbia Basin Portland, OR. See Race Series for details. ride separately from adults. Marymoor Velodrome Aug 7: Rogue Triathlon Hellgate Tri-City, WA. Single point races. John Higbee, Josh Wiggins, 971-570-6378, www.obra.org Association, www.velodrome.org Broadway, Vancouver, BC, 604-707-3137, www.cycling.bc.ca Challenge 509-967-1651, www.columbiabasinbmx.com Jul 14-17: NORBA Nationals May 3-Aug 30: World Tuesday Night Grants Pass, OR. 7 mile run, 24-mile bike and 5-mile Jun 6-Jul 25: True Amateur Criterium Sand Point, ID. Schweitzer Mountain Resort - Short Championships paddle. Individual or team. $95 before 7/19, $110 af- CYCLO-CROSS track, downhill, mountain cross, super D, XC marathon. Vancouver, BC. Road racing every dry Tuesday (rain Series ter. Rogue Mulit-Sport, PO Box 745, Beavercreek, OR, All categories. Jeffrey Frost, Blue Wolf Events, PO Box = no race) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. UBC campus. Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, Co-Motion Classic Racing, 97004-0745. 503-869-3886, roguemultisport.com JULY 2932, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315. Short course is uphill/downhill meaning not much OR, 541-747-3336 www.norbanationals.com Aug 7: Satsop Triathlon/Duathlon Jul 3: Ohop Trophy Kermesse Series #5 place to rest and a tough final sprint. Points to top 5 Jun 7-Aug 30: Eugene Twilight Criterium Elma, WA. International, Sprint Triathlon, and Sprint Eatonville, WA. Belgian Style Bicycle Race half paved Jul 16-17: Bear Mountain Challenge men, 3 women. Escape Velocity, Series Duathlon Rory Muller, Bu Du Racing, 4017 So. 291st. and half dirt. 2-mile neutral rollout followed by laps on – SISU BC Cup XC/DH #3 www.escapevelocity.bc.ca Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, Co-Motion Classic Racing, St, Auburn, Wa, 98001. 253-334-4433, a 2-mile loop in Ohop State Park. 1-mile is very good Mission, BC. Biggest DH event in BC. Fun, challenging 541-747-3336, www.obra.org www.buduracing.com May 5-Sep 29: Alpenrose Series pavement, 1-mile is treacherous. Mostly flat, with a course for all categories. CC event as well. See race Portland, OR. Alpenrose velodrome. Schedule of events Jun 8-Aug 24: Central Oregon Crit Aug 21: Sisters High Cascades Off-Road 300m short climb in dirt section. Sign in opens at 8:00 series for details. Cory Adsit, Bear Mountain, 2247 posted on website a few days before each night. Mike Series Triathlon a.m. First race at 9 a.m., five racing groups. Prizes: Olympic Pl., Abbotsford, BC, V2S 7R5. Murray, OBRA, 4318 SE 8th Ct., Portland, OR, 97080. Bend, OR. 3 one-month long series’. Awards at the end Sisters, OR. Off Road Tri (17-mile MTB leg). Swim, 3 deep. Micheal Pruitt, Starbuck Doubleshot / Spoke 604-850-4603, www.bearmtnpromotions.com 503-661-5874, www.obra.org of each month. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 MTB, run. Scott Buckles, No limits Promotions, P.O.Box and Sproket, 5748 29th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105. Jul 18: Portland MTB Short Track May 5-Aug 25: Workopolis Evening Jun 25-Sep 18: Willamette Pass 3500 #187, Sisters, OR, 97759. 541-408-7063, 206-227-7111, http://axleyusa.com/races/ Series #2 Challenge Downhill Series www.sistershighcascadesort.com Jul 30: Ohop Trophy Kermesse Series #6 Portland, OR. See Race Series for details. Richmond, BC. Criterium every Thursday evening from Willamette Pass, OR. 20 categories from Beginner, Aug 27: Lake Sammamish Triathlon Eatonville, WA. Belgian Style Bicycle Race half paved Josh Wiggins, 971-570-6378, www.obra.org May until August. 1.8km flat course. Open to all. Points 14 and Under to Pro. Entry fee includes 22 hours of Issaquah, WA. Sprint Triathlon Rory Muller, Bu Du Rac- and half dirt. Sign in opens at 8:00 a.m. First race at allocated after each race. Todd Hansen, Team Coastal, Jul 22-31: World Masters Games riding, Saturdays from 10 a.m. -8 p.m., Sundays from ing, 4017 So 291st, St, Auburn, WA, 98001. 9 a.m., five racing groups. Prizes: 3 deep. Micheal Edmonton, AB. CC race varying in distance depending 8096 Modesto Dr, Delta, BC, V4C 4B1. 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Gondola access. Technical skills and 253-334-4433, www.buduracing.com Pruitt, Starbuck Doubleshot / Spoke and Sproket, 5748 604-788-1873, www.teamcoastalcycling.com on age groups for men’s and women’s categories. control needed. Randy Dreiling, Oregon Adventures, 29th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105. 206-227-7111, Raced at Terwillegar Park. Open to all masters. May 6-Aug 26: Fast-Twitch Fridays P.O.Box 148, Oakridge, OR, 97463. 541-782-2388, http://axleyusa.com/races/ 780-822-2005, www.2005worldmasters.com Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Sprint-oriented www.oregon-adventures.com BMX Jul 23-24: Apex Real Mountain racing for all levels, nothing over 30 laps. Match sprint Jun 29-Aug 10: Bend TT / Duathlon JULY OUNTAIN IKE ACING tournament every other Friday. Separate omnium M B R Challenge – SISU BC Cup DH/XC #4 Series Jul 2-3: BMX BC Cup #2 & #3 Apex, BC. Cancelled. racing for beginner men and women. Junior racing Bend, OR. Barry Holman, 541-330-3996 JULY through July. Jen Featheringill, Portland, OR, 97292. Kamloops, BC. New event on the circuit. See Race Se- Jul 23: Greenwater Gamble ries for details. Larissa Hoath, Cycling BC, 332-1367 Jul 2-3: Falls City Firecracker / OR State 503-227-4439, www.obra.org Jul 13-Aug 3: Portland MTB Short Track Greenwater, WA. No racing license required. Stiff W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4A9. Series Championship Wick Productions, WA, 99202. 206-824-7666, May 11-Aug 31: MVA Wednesday Night 604-737-3034, www.cycling.bc.ca Fall City, OR. Open to Pro, Elite, Expert, Sport, Begin- Racing Portland, OR. Josh Wiggins, 971-570-6378, http://home.comcast.net/~indieseries/greenwater- www.obra.org Jul 7-10: Columbia Basin ner broken into age groups. Distance varies according gamble.html Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome Association, to category. 3-miles per lap. 800ft. of climbing per www.velodrome.org Tri-City, WA. Single point races on 7 and 8, SCR on Jul 23-24: Mount 7 Psychosis 9th and Double on 10th. John Higbee, lap. Steep pitches. No flat spots. Part of Oregon MTB Golden, BC. Longest DH race in North America, over 509-967-1651, www.columbiabasinbmx.com Series. Kevin Thompson, 7945 SW Fanno Cr Dr #1, OR, 503-481-7662, www.obra.org 4000ft of technical single track DH. Russell Gillespie, Jul 12: Walla Walla BMX 604-938-7347 * Events that support Bicycle Walla Walla, WA. Weekly single point race Steve Jul 3: Urban Assault MTB Alliance of Washington or Tammi Bailey, Walla Walla BMX, 509-301-6461, Boise, ID. Davey Moore www.wallawallabmx.org

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Jul 23-24: Oakridge Fat Tire Festival Aug 20: Gear Jammer-BC Marathon #4 Jul 11-15: Sawtooth Singletrack Jul 25-29: Umpqua River Trail Aug 8-12: Sun Valley Singletrack Oakridge, OR. 25 categories offered from Beginner 14 Squamish, BC. Single track lovers will enjoy this course Ketchum, ID. Single track experience is a must. This Medford, OR. World-class trail, smooth, perfect trail Ketchum, ID. Refer to August 1-5 listing for further and under to Pro. Single-track with some gravel roads greatly. Mass start, point to point through Squamish trip includes lots of technical climbing and descending tread with excellent traction undulating through vast details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, to connect the trails. Part of Oregon MTB Series. Randy singletrack. Limit 500 riders. See race series for details. at altitudes from 6,000 to 9,000 ft. Western Spirit and diverse forests of mountain hemlock, western cedar www.westernspirit.com Dreiling, Oregon Adventures, P.O.Box 148, Oakridge, Curtis Roberts, SORCA, Squamish, BC, Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com and Douglas Fir. Western Spirit Cycling, Aug 8-12: Umpqua River Trail OR, 97463. 541-782-2388, www.gearjammer.ca Jul 11-15: Sun Valley Singletrack 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Medford, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western www.oregon-adventures.com Aug 20-21: Idaho State NORBA Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 4-8 listing for further details. AUGUST Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Jul 25: Portland MTB Short Track Championship Finals Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Aug 1-5: Backcountry Hot Springs Aug 13-19: Cycle the Divide Colorado Series #3 Donnelly, ID. XC on Saturday, DH on Sunday at Tama- www.westernspirit.com Steamboat Spring, CO. 7-day catered and van Portland, OR. See Race Series for details. rack Resort. Davey Moore, 208-388-1016, Jul 16: Pedal the Pinchot Ketchum, ID. This trip has a clear natural hot spring at every camp. Begin in Sun Valley, ID and travel to supported dirt road event with return shuttle. 250 Josh Wiggins, 971-570-6378 www.knobbytireseries.com Cougar, WA. Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Road miles. Adventure Cycling Association, 150 E Pine St., the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. The riding and MTB rides through the Cascade Mountains and Missoula, MT, 59802. 800-755-2453, Jul 30-31: Fernie Canada Cup Aug 20-21: Shiloh Cyclery Skibowl’s on this tour is primarily dirt roads. Climbing to the top Fernie, BC. CC and DH events part of the Canada Cup DH #5 ancient northwest forest. South of Mt. St. Helens. Four of each pass is a good workout, but the descents on www.adventurecyling.org/e55 National MTB Series. Open to all categories. US riders Mt. Hood, OR. Saturday DH training and Sunday race routes: 30,32, 49 and 88-miles. Start line open at the other side make it all worthwhile. Western Spirit Aug 13-19: Kettle Valley Trail Cycle Tour 6:00 a.m./ close at 6:00 p.m. at Sweift Forest camp. welcome. Karen Pepper, Fernie Alpine Resort, 5339 at Mt. Hood Skibowl. Single run for Beginner and Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Castlegar, BC. Castlegar to Hope along the Trans- Ski Area Rd., Fernie, BC, V0B 1M6. 250-423-2401, Sport, best out of two for Expert/Pro classes. Length Frequent pit stops. Lunch included in entry fee. Dave Aug 1-5: Lewis and Clark Lolo Trail Canada trail. Choose from 3-, 6-, 9-, 12- or 15-day www.skifernie.com - 2 miles / 4 minutes. Part of Mt. Hood Skibowl Series. Ripp, 360-225-6555, www.pedalthepinchot.com trip. Cycle 700km through the interior of BC, viewing Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, PO Box 320, 87000 E. Jul 17-22: Kettle Valley Trail Cycle Tour Missoula, MT. Trip takes you through the remote Jul 30-31: Lakeview Outback Challenge country where Lewis and Clark reached the Bitterroot some of the most spectacular scenery in North Lakeview, OR. Beginner through Pro divisions, cash Hwy. 26, Government Camp, OR, 97028. Castlegar, BC. Castlegar to Hope along the Trans- America. Robbin McKinney, R.E.M Event Management, 503-272-0146, www.skibowl.com Mountains, west of Lolo Pass, on the border of what is prizes for top five men and top three women in Pro/ Canada trail. Choose from 3, 6, 9, 12, or 15 day trip. now Montana and Idaho. The riding is fun and non- 305-1510 West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. Elite. Registration open Friday and Saturday. BBQ at Aug 21: Return on the Jedi Cycle 700km through the interior of BC, viewing some technical, climbs provide a good challenge each day 800-242-1825, www.great-explorations.com - Fairgrounds on Saturday evening. Part of Oregon MTB Grants Pass, OR. Top-rated course finishes on 5-miles of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Rob and there are many points of interest along the way. Aug 15-19: Backcountry Hot Springs bin McKinney, R.E.M Event Management, 305-1510 Series. Caro Johnson, Lake County Chamber of Com- of twisting single-track (“The Jedi Trail”) at Sam Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Ketchum, ID. Refer to August 1-5 listing for further

merce, 541-947-6040, www.lakecountychamber.org Brown Campground. Cross-country. Richard Amneus, West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. www.westernspirit.com details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Bikekraft, 1448 Williams Hwy., Grants Pass, OR, 800-242-1825, www.great-explorations.com Jul 30-31: Shiloh Cyclery Skibowl DH #4 Aug 1-5: Mt. Hood Singletrack www.westernspirit.com 97527. 541-476-4935, [email protected] Jul 18-22: Backcountry Hot Springs Mt. Hood, OR. Saturday DH training and Sunday race Portland, OR. Travel through the Mt. Hood National Aug 15-19: Cascade Lakes Singletrack Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 4-8 listing for further details. at Mt. Hood Skibowl. Single run for Beginner and Aug 27-28: Island Triple Throwdown Forest. A few short tricky sections, rideable switch- Bend, OR. Swooping single track, lower elevations Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Sport, best out of two for Expert/Pro classes. Length -– SISU BC Cup XC/DH Finals backs and excellent grades. Western Spirit Cycling, (rarely above 7,000ft), relatively small climbs for www.westernspirit.com - 2-miles / 4 minutes. Part of Mt. Hood Skibowl Series Mount Washington, BC. Training start on Friday. CC on 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com a single track trip. The trails are tunnel-like paths. Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, PO Box 320, 87000 E. Saturday, DH on Sunday. XC distances vary according Jul 18-22: Lewis and Clark Lolo Trail Aug 1-5: Sawtooth Singletrack Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Hwy. 26, Government Camp, OR, 97028. to categories. BC Cup Series Finals. Overall awards Missoula, MT. Trip takes you through the remote www.westernspirit.com 503-272-0146, www.skibowl.com and jerseys to be presented. See race series for details. Ketchum, ID. Single track experience is a must. This trip country where Lewis and Clark reached the Bitterroot includes lots of technical climbing and descending at Aug 15-19: Lewis and Clark Lolo Trail Jonathan Bonk, P.O. Box 3069, Mount Washington, Mountains, west of Lolo Pass, on the border of what is AUGUST altitudes from 6,000 to 9,000ft. Western Spirit Cycling, Missoula, MT. Refer to August 1-5 listing for more BC, 250-334-5710, www.bccupfinals.com now Montana and Idaho. The riding is fun and non- 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Aug 1: Portland MTB Short Track technical, climbs provide a good challenge each day www.westernspirit.com Series #4 OUNTAIN IKE and there are many points of interest along the way. Aug 1-5: Sun Valley Singletrack Portland, OR. Josh Wiggins, 971-570-6378 M B Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Ketchum, ID. Smooth trails. Altitudes on this trip are Aug 15-19: Mt. Hood Singletrack www.westernspirit.com below 10,000ft. We average about 25-miles per day, Portland, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western Aug 3-7: Crankworx Freeride Festival TOURING Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Jul 18-22: Mt. Hood Singletrack but we have to climb to get the views, and single track Whistler, BC. Festival includes: Nissan Biker X, Air experience is a must. Western Spirit Cycling, JULY Portland, OR. Refer to July 4-8 for details. Western Aug 15-19: Sawtooth Singletrack Downhill, Garbanzo Downhill-- the world’s longest DH 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com race, dropping more than 3,400 ft– and Slopestyle Jul 4-8: Backcountry Hot Springs Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 11-15 listing for further Aug 1-5: Umpqua River Trail details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Expression Session. With the exception of Slopestyle, Ketchum, ID. This trip has a clear natural hot spring Jul 18-22: Sawtooth Singletrack Medford, OR. World-class trail, smooth, perfect trail www.westernspirit.com all events will have pro, amateur and junior categories at every camp. Begin in Sun Valley, ID and travel to Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 11-15 listing for further for men and women. Nathalie Grether, Whistler Events the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. The riding tread with excellent traction undulating through vast Aug 15-19: Sun Valley Singletrack details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www. and diverse forests of Mountain Hemlock, Western Bureau, 10-1006 Lynham Road, Whistler, BC, V0N on this tour is primarily dirt roads. Climbing to the top westernspirit.com Ketchum, ID. Refer to August 1-5 listing for further 1B1. 604-938-3399, www.crankworx.com of each pass is a good workout, but the descents on Cedar and Douglas Fir. Western Spirit Cycling, details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, the other side make it all worthwhile. Western Spirit Jul 18-22: Sun Valley Singletrack 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com www.westernspirit.com Aug 6-7: Oregon Mountain Bike Series Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 4-8 listing for further details. Finals Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Aug 6-7: Sunshine Coast Trail Ride Aug 15-19: Umpqua River Trail Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Halfmoon Bay, BC. Off-road trail riding that features Willamette Pass, OR. 25 categories offered, from Jul 4-8: Mt. Hood Singletrack www.westernspirit.com Medford, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western Beginner 14 and Under to Pro. Distance is 10-34-miles Portland, OR. Travel through the Mt. Hood National beginner to intermediate single track trails and Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Jul 18-22: Umpqua River Trail outstanding scenery. Robbin McKinney, R.E.M. Event depending on class. Part of Oregon Mountain Bike Forest. A few short tricky sections, rideable switch- Aug 16-21: Mountain Bike Oregon Series. Randy Dreiling, PO Box 148, Oakridge, OR, backs and excellent grades. Western Spirit Cycling, Medford, OR. World-class trail, smooth, perfect trail Management Inc., Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. tread with excellent traction undulating through vast 800-242-1825, www.great-explorations.com Oarkridge, OR. Four days of awesome singletrack 97463. 541-782-2388, www.oregon-adventures.com 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com riding in and around beautiful Oakridge, OR. plus and diverse forests of mountain hemlock, western cedar Aug 7: Tour de Peaks Aug 7-13: Transrockies Jul 4-8: Sun Valley Singletrack one day of pure, downhill adrenaline at a gondola- and Douglas Fir. Western Spirit Cycling, Snoqualmie, WA. Touted the “Eat As You Go” summer Fernie, BC. An epic seven-day mountain bike race Ketchum, ID. Smooth trails. Altitudes on this trip are 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com equipped local ski area. Camp along the banks of the through the majestic Canadian Rockies. 600km, below 10,000ft. We average about 25-miles per day, ride, including one awsome 14 mile MTB single-track Willamette River, enjoy live music nightly, clinics, and 12,000 vertical meters of elevation, 350 riders. but we have to climb to get the views, and single track Jul 21-24: Kettle Valley Trail Cycle Tour ride. Ride starts at the upper parking lot of the Salish three locally-grown, farm-fresh meals a day! Limit 175 teams. Transrockies Inc, 805 - 11 Ave SW, experience is a must. Western Spirit Cycling, Castlegar, BC. Castlegar to Hope along the Trans- Lodge. Registration 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mechanical 503-459-4508, www.mtboregon.com Calgary, AB, T2R 0E6. www.transrockies.com 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Canada trail. Choose from 3, 6, 9, 12, or 15 day trip. support, gourmet rest stops, finish area festival. Raffle Cycle 700km through the interior of BC, viewing some for a new Trek 1500 road bike at the finish line festival. Aug 17-21: Oregon Singletrack Aug 12-14: UCI Master Worlds MTB Jul 9-10: Sea to Sky Trail Ride of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Rob- Part of Snoqualmie railroad days. Snoqualmie Valley Cottage Grove, OR. Fully supported tour. Weekend Championships D’Arcy to Whistler, BC. 10th anniversary event.150km bin McKinney, R.E.M Event Management, 305-1510 Chamber of Commerce, P.O.Box 357, North Bend, 2-day, or week-long 5 day option. Singletrack riding Kamloops, BC. Open to Master racers 30 years old of off-road trail ride in the spectacular Whistler West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. WA, 98045. 425-888-4440, www.TourdePeaks.com for people of all skill levels. Ride some of the best trails and up. CC and DH. Richard Deslandes, Mondial du area. Plenty of food and secure camping at Riverside 800-242-1825, www.great-explorations.com in the west. Start at Green Waters Park. Randy Dreil- Velo, Bromont, QC, www.sunpeaksresort.com Campground in Whistler. Robbin McKinney, R.E.M Aug 8-12: Backcountry Hot Springs ing, First Oregon Adventures, 541-782-2388, Jul 25-29: Backcountry Hot Springs Ketchum, ID. Refer to August 1-5 listing for further Aug 13-14: Fat Tire Frenzy Event Management, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. www.oregon-adventures.com 800.242.1825, www.great-explorations.com Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 4-8 listing for further details. details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Red Lodge, MT. A two-day NORBA sanctioned MTB Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Aug 18-21: Kettle Valley Trail Cycle Tour fundraising event. Sat. cross country (8-18 miles), Jul 11-15: Backcountry Hot Springs www.westernspirit.com Castlegar, BC. Castlegar to Hope along the Trans- Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 4-8 listing for further details. Aug 8-14: Kettle Valley Trail Cycle Tour Canada trail. Choose from 3-, 6-, 9-, 12- or 15-day observed trials and criterium Sunday DH. 3-4 Series Jul 25-29: Lewis and Clark Lolo Trail Finals. Charla Carter, Red Lodge Jaycees, Box 1880, Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Castlegar, BC. Castlegar to Hope along the Trans- trip. Cycle 700km through the interior of BC, viewing Missoula, MT. Refer to July 18-22 listing for more Red Lodge, MT, 59068. 406-446-2433, www.westernspirit.com Canada trail. Choose from 3-, 6-, 9-, 12- or 15-day some of the most spectacular scenery in North details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.redlodge.com/frenzy trip. Cycle 700km through the interior of BC, viewing America. Robbin McKinney, R.E.M Event Management, Jul 11-17: Kettle Valley Trail Cycle Tour www.westernspirit.com some of the most spectacular scenery in North Aug 13-14: Sun Peaks SISU BC Cup / Castlegar, BC. Castlegar to Hope along the Trans- 305-1510 West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. Jul 25-29: Mt. Hood Singletrack America. Robbin McKinney, R.E.M Event Management, 800-242-1825, www.great-explorations.com Canada Cup Canada trail. Choose from 3-, 6-, 9-, 12- or 15-day 305-1510 West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. trip. Cycle 700km through the interior of BC, viewing Portland, OR. Refer to July 4-8 for details. Western Aug 22-26: Backcountry Hot Springs Kamloops, BC. CC and DH events, open to all catego- Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com 800-242-1825, www.great-explorations.com ries. Runs in conjunction with the Master Worlds. Part some of the most spectacular scenery in North Ketchum, ID. Refer to August 1-5 listing for further America. Robbin McKinney, R.E.M Event Management, Jul 25-29: Sawtooth Singletrack Aug 8-12: Lewis and Clark Lolo Trail details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, of SISU BC Cup Series and Canada Cup Series Finals. Missoula, MT. Refer to August 1-5 listing for more Henry Pejril, 7-1380 Summit Dr., Kamloops, BC, V2 C 305-1510 West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S3. Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 11-15 listing for further www.westernspirit.com 800-242-1825, www.great-explorations.com details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, 1T8. 250-578-5411, www.sunpeaksresort.com www.westernspirit.com Aug 22-26: Cascade Lakes Singletrack Jul 11-15: Mt. Hood Singletrack www.westernspirit.com Bend, OR. Swooping single track, lower elevations Aug 13-14: Willamette Pass DH Aug 8-12: Mt. Hood Singletrack Series #2 Portland, OR. Refer to July 4-8 for details. Western Jul 25-29: Sawtooth Singletrack (rarely above 7,000ft ), relatively small climbs for a Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 11-15 listing for further Portland, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western singletrack trip. The trails are tunnel-like paths. Western Willamette Pass, OR. See Race Series for details. Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Randy Dreiling, Oregon Adventures, P.O.Box 148, details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Oakridge, OR, 97463. 541-782-2388, www.westernspirit.com Aug 8-12: Sawtooth Singletrack Aug 22-26: Lewis and Clark Lolo Trail www.oregon-adventures.com Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 11-15 listing for further Missoula, MT. Refer to August 1-5 listing for more details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com www.westernspirit.com

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Aug 22-26: Mt. Hood Singletrack Jul 5: Pacific Raceways Road Race Series Jul 12: Spokane Twilight Series Jul 18: True Amateur Criterium Series #6 Jul 26: Eugene Twilight Criterium Series Portland, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, Spokane, WA. Weekly Tuesday events - various Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336 Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com locations - various types. Overall standings on points. Jul 19: Eugene Twilight Criterium Series Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, Aug 22-26: Sawtooth Singletrack Jul 5: Spokane Twilight Series Baddlands Cycling Club, 418 East Pacific Suite 2, Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, www.obra.com Ketchum, ID. Refer to July 11-15 listing for further Spokane, WA. Weekly Tuesday events - various Spokane, WA, 99202-1456. 509.456.0432, Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, Jul 26: Pacific Raceways RR Series details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, locations - various types. Overall standings on points. www.baddlands.org www.obra.com Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, www.westernspirit.com Baddlands Cycling Club, 418 East Pacific Suite 2, Jul 12: Tuesday PIR Series Jul 19: Pacific Raceways RR Series BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com Aug 22-26: Sun Valley Singletrack Spokane, WA, 99202-1456. 509.456.0432, Portland, OR. July series event #2. See race series for Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, Jul 26: Tuesday PIR Series Ketchum, ID. Refer to August 1-5 listing for further www.baddlands.org details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636 BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com Portland, OR. July series event #4. See race series for details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Jul 5: Tuesday PIR Series Jul 13: Bend Time Trial / Duathlon Jul 19: Spokane Twilight Series details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636 www.westernspirit.com Portland, OR. July series event #1. See race series for Series #2 Spokane, WA. Weekly Tuesday events - various Jul 27: Bend Time Trial / Duathlon Aug 22-26: Umpqua River Trail details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636 Bend, OR. Barry Holman, 541-330-3996 locations - various types. Overall standings on points. Series #3 Medford, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western Jul 6: Central Oregon Crit Series Jul 13: Central Oregon Crit Series Baddlands Cycling Club, 418 East Pacific Suite 2, Bend, OR. Barry Holman, 541-330-3996 Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Bend, OR. July series event #1. See race series for Bend, OR. July series event #2. See race series for Spokane, WA, 99202-1456. 509.456.0432, Jul 27: Central Oregon Crit Series details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 www.baddlands.org Aug 29-Sep 2: Backcountry Hot Springs details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 Bend, OR. July series event #4. See race series for Ketchum, ID. Refer to August 1-5 listing for further Jul 6-10: Columbia River Bank Cascade Jul 13: Phoenix Velo Training Group Jul 19: Tuesday PIR Series details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 details. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Cycling Classic Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- Portland, OR. July series event #3. See race series for Jul 27: Phoenix Velo Training Group www.westernspirit.com details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636 Bend, OR. Race for elite men and women, masters and ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- Aug 29-Sep 2: Cascade Lakes Cat 3/4. 6 stages for men, 5 for women, 4 for other Jul 14: First Rate Mortgage Cycling Jul 20: Central Oregon Crit Series ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix Cat. NRC Series event. Debut of new Prineville Road Singletrack Series Bend, OR. July series event #3. See race series for Jul 28-31: Co-Motion Classic Tandem Race course for elite men. Brad Ross, Mt. Bachelor Ski details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 Bend, OR. Swooping singletrack, lower elevations Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. Stage Race (rarely above 7,000 ft), relatively small climbs for a sin- Education Foundation, 4409 SW Dosch Rd., Portland, David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, Jul 20: Phoenix Velo Training Group Eugene, OR. The nation’s premier annual tandem gle track trip. The trails are tunnel-like paths. Western OR, 97239. 503-806-6943, www.cascade-classic.org www.pazzovelo.com Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- racing event. 4 day, 5 stage tandems only stage race. Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Jul 6: Phoenix Velo Training Group Jul 14: Pacific Raceways Women’s RR ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix A, B and C (mixed team) Cat. C Cat. riders will do Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- Aug 29-Sep 2: Mt. Hood Singletrack Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, the short road race and time trial only. Kent Peterson, ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix Jul 20: Tour de Gastown Portland, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western BuDU Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com Vancouver, BC. Centerpiece of BC Superweek. Super Co-Motion, 4765 Pacific Ave, Eugene, OR, 97402. Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Jul 6: River City Bicycles Mt. Tabor Series Jul 14: Southern Oregon Thursday fast 1.2km course. Men 50 laps, women 30. Course 541-342-4583, www.co-motion.com Aug 29-Sep 2: Umpqua River Trail Portland, OR. Circuit race #6 - Final event of the series. takes riders on a slight uphill into first turn –a 165 hair- Jul 28: First Rate Mortgage Cycling See Race Series for details. Clark Ritchie, 1314 NE Nighters Medford, OR. Refer to August 1-5 for details. Western Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. pin. Fast three-block stretch that sends them downhill Series Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com 59th Ave., Portland, OR, 97213. 503-936-2575, toward a left turn. Exit last corner onto cobblestones www.mttaborseries.com Ed Garfield, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org and a 250m dash to the finish. $10,000 in cash prizes. David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, Jul 7: First Rate Mortgage Cycling Series Jonathan Wornell, c/o GBIS, #145-332 Water Street, www.pazzovelo.com ROAD RACING Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. Jul 15-17: Tour de Delta-SISU BC Cup #6 Van, BC, V6B 1B6. 604-836-9993, Delta, BC. Start of BC Superweek. Road race, hill climb Jul 28: Southern Oregon Thursday JULY David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, www.tourdegastown.com www.pazzovelo.com and twilight criterium events. $10,000 in cash purse. Nighters Jul 2: BC Masters Race Series #14 Part of SISU BC Cup Series. Women’s road race series Jul 21: First Rate Mortgage Cycling Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. Winfield, BC. Near Kelowna. Criterium with small up Jul 7-10: National Road Championship event. John McMurchy, Municipality of Delta, 4500 Series Ed Garfield, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, and down. See Race Series for details. Bruce Stevens, Kamloops, BC. National championship for road, time Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, V4K 3E2. Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org 250-491-0314, www.bcmasterscycling.net trial and criterium. All Cat. and handcycling. Time trial 604-952-3545, www.tourdedelta.bc.ca David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, is mostly flat, windy on the way back. Downtown city www.pazzovelo.com Jul 30: Co-Motion Criterium Jul 2-3: Race at the Edge criterium, fast and may be winding on back stretch. Jul 16-17: BC Masters Race Series Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, Co-Motion Classic Racing, Queen Charlotte Islands, BC. New race, brand new #16/#17 Jul 21: Southern Oregon Thursday 541-747-3336, www.obra.com Sunday road course has two good climbs, 39-25 Nighters course. D Beggs, 250-559-8831 recommended. Henry Perjil, Kamloops, BC, Brentwood, BC. Saturday - 45 minute criterium with Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. Jul 30: Ohop Trophy Kermesse Series #6 250-828-2783, www.roadnationals.com up and down. Sunday 44-95km road race on rolling Jul 2: The Capital Criterium Ed Garfield, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, Eatonville, WA. Belgian Style Bicycle Race half paved Olympia, WA. Twisting 0.7-mile course on the Capitol terrain in Shawnigan Lake area. Double points champ- and half dirt. 2-mile neutral rollout followed by laps on Jul 7: Southern Oregon Thursday sionship event. Start at 1:00 p.m. See Race Series for 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org Campus. Brandon Archibald, Olympia, WA. Nighters a 2-mile loop in Ohop State Park. 1-mile is very good www.cbcracing.org details. Tony Hoar, BC Masters Cycling Association, Jul 22-24: Tour de White Rock - SISU BC pavement, 1-mile is treacherous. Mostly flat, with a Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. 250-743-9915, www.bcmasterscycling.net Cup Finale Ed Garfield, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, 300m short climb in dirt section. Sign in opens at 8:00 Jul 3: BC Masters Race Series #15 White Rock, BC. Friday - Hill Climb; Saturday Vernon, BC. 19km hill climb 9-12% grade. Double 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org Jul 16: Built For Speed Time Trial Series a.m. First race at 9 a.m., five racing groups. Prizes: Corvallis, OR. Event #4. See Race Series for details. - Criterium; Sunday - Road Race. Final weekend of the 3 deep. Micheal Pruitt, Starbuck Doubleshot / Spoke points. Championships race. See Race Series for Jul 9-10: Gate City Grind BC Superweek. $10,000 price list. See Race Series details. Bruce Stevens, BC Masters Cycling Association, Terri Gooch, Race Across Oregon, LLC, 196 NE Pow- and Sproket, 5748 29th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105. Pocatello, ID. Stage race Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts, derhorn Drive, Corvallis, OR, 97330. 541-760-1024, for details. Rita Clarkson, White Rock Leisure Services, 206-227-7111, http://axleyusa.com/races/ 250-491-0314, www.bcmasterscycling.net www.idahocycling.com www.builtforspeedtt.com 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, V4B 1Y6. Jul 31: Ravensdale-Cumberland RR Jul 3: Ohop Trophy Kermesse Series #5 Jul 9: Redmond Derby Days 604-541-2161, www.city.whiterock.bc.ca Eatonville, WA. Belgian Style Bicycle Race half paved Jul 16-17: Seattle Night and Day Ravensdale,WA. Course is a rolling 28-mile loop in Redmond, WA. The Annual Redmond Derby Days Challenge Jul 23-24: BYRDS Junior Stage Race rural SE King County that features one very short and and half dirt. 2-mile neutral rollout followed by laps Bicycle Criterium is America’s longest running bicycle Boise, ID. Junior stage race, ages 10 to 18. LAJORS on a 2-mile loop in Ohop State Park. 1-mile is very Seattle, WA. Orienteering race. Visit as many of steep climb. $25 pre-reg by 7/24. $30 race day. race. Some of the fastest cyclists in the Northwest race the sixty checkpoints marked on a map of Seattle as event. Dave Bartle, 2533 Bruins Circle, Boise, ID, www.vision4corners.com good pavement, 1-mile is treacherous. Mostly flat, with on a flat fast 0.5-mile loop . Racing from 2:00 - 8:00 83704. 208-377-4507, www.worldcycleboise/byrds a 300m short climb in dirt section. Sign in opens at possible. Choose your own route from point to point. Jul 31: Vancouver Courthouse Criterium p.m. $9,000 prize purse. LAJORS & NWWC Cat 4 Mostly city streets with some time on paths and in Jul 23-24: Twin City Cycling Classic 8:00 a.m. First race at 9 a.m., 5 racing groups. Prizes: event. Brian Oster, Pro-Motion Sports, P.O.Box 31789, Vancouver, WA. David Hart, 360-896-7326 parks. Compete individually or on a team of up to 5 Centralia, WA. Jack Racker, www.wsbaracing.com 3 deep. Micheal Pruitt, Starbuck Doubleshot / Spoke 206-729-9972, www.promotionevents.com Jul 31: WA State Senior Games and Sproket, 5748 29th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105. cyclists. Team mandatory for 16-hour race. Terry Far- Jul 23: Wells Fargo Twilight Criterium Jul 10: Lake Washington Velo Circuit rah, Cascade Orienteering Club, 1410 Murchison Dr., Championships 206-227-7111, http://axleyusa.com/races/ Boise, ID. Cat.: Men 1/2, Men 3 Masters 35+, Men Race Series #1 Millbrae, CA, 94030. 206-399-6742, Lacey, WA. Time trial, road and criterium all in one Jul 3: PoCo Classic www.seattlenightandday.com 4-5, Women Pro 1/2/3. Flat, four corner classic day Dan Donahue, www.wsbaracing.com Silvana, WA. Broadmark Cycling Team, criterium. 1km loop. Mike Cooley, 251 W Front #100, Port Coquitlam, BC. BC Women’s road race series www.broadmarkcycling.com event. Phil Breden, 604-945-0602, Jul 16: WA State TT Championships Boise, ID, 208-343-3782 AUGUST Spokane, WA. State time trial championships. NWWC www.westwoodcycle.com Jul 11: Monday Night Masters & Women Jul 23-31: World Masters Games Aug 1: Monday Night Masters & Women PIR Series Cat 3/4 event. Counts for BARR points Baddlands Jul 4: 30th Annual Joe Matava Memo- Cycling Club, 418 East Pacific #2, Spokane, WA, Edmonton, AB. ITT: July 23. 20km individual time trial PIR Series Portland, OR. June series event #2. See race series for out and back at 30-second intervals. St. Albert to Portland, OR. August series event #1. See race series rial Classic Criterium details. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229, www.obra.org 99202-1426. 509.456.0432, www.baddlands.org Burien, WA. Junior State Championships. Counts for Villeneuve. Road Race: July 24. One lap is 11km. Men for details. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229, BARR points. Dave Bachman, Wheelsport Cycling Jul 11: True Amateur Criterium Series #5 Jul 17: Kelowna Regatta Criterium Cat. over 60 and women go five laps. Men under 60 www.obra.org Classic Team, 23333 106th Ave. SE, Kent, WA, 98031-3353. Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336 go eight laps. William Hawrelak Park. Criterium: July Aug 2: Eugene Twilight Criterium Series 253-852-4946, www.wheelsportcycling.com Jul 12: Eugene Twilight Criterium Series Kelowna, BC. First year initiative by city of Kelowna. 30. Races will be a set time plus laps. Ages 30-49 will Event catering to Cat 3, 4 and 5, Masters and Women. race 45 minutes plus three laps. Ages 50+ race 500m. Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, Jul 4: Monday Night Masters & Women Circuit is 1.5km long. Duration 1 hr. Heather White, 780-822-2005, www.2005worldmasters.com Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, PIR Series Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, www.obra.com 755 Schafer Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 1G2. Jul 23: Zoka Criterium Portland, OR. July series event #1. See race series for www.obra.com 250-764-7404 Aug 2: Pacific Raceways RR Series information. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229, Jul 12: Pacific Raceways Road Race Seattle, WA. tentative Lake Washington Velo, Jul 17: Rocket Velo Road Race www.wsbaracing.com Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, www.obra.org Series BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com Spokane, WA. Rocket Velo Racing Team, Jul 24: 4 Corners Road Race Jul 4: True Amateur Criterium Series #4 Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, www.wsbaracing.com Aug 2: Spokane Twilight Series Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336 BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com Maple Valley, WA. NWWC Cat 3 event. Vision/4 Jul 18: Monday Night Masters & Women Corners Cycling Team, www.vision4corners.com Spokane, WA. Weekly Tuesday events - various Jul 5: Eugene Twilight Criterium Series PIR Series locations - various types. Overall standings on points. Jul 25: True Amateur Criterium Series #7 Baddlands Cycling Club, 418 East Pacific Suite 2, Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, Portland, OR. June series event #3. July awards night. Eugene, OR. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336 Spokane, WA, 99202-1456. 509.456.0432, Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, See race series for details. Jim Anderson, www.baddlands.org www.obra.com 503-975-8229, www.obra.org

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Aug 9: Eu- Aug 14: Oregon State Criterium Aug 22: Monday Night Masters & Aug 31: Phoenix Velo Training Group gene Twilight Championships Women PIR Series Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- Criterium Gresham, OR. Jay Martineau, 360-735-8152 Portland, OR. August series event #4. See race series ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix Series Aug 14: Washington State Team TT for details. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229, Eugene, OR. See Elma, WA. Race starts near the entrance of Vance www.obra.org ROAD TOURING Race Series for Creek Park/ Course follows South Bank Rd. on an out- Aug 23: Eugene Twilight Criterium details. Sal Collura, and-back course. Some small rollers. 4 person team. Series JULY Co-Motion Classic Registration opens at 7:30 a.m, closes at 8:45 a.m. Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, Jul 1: Canada Day 1000 Racing, 541-747- Race starts at 9:00 a.m. All USCF Cat. Pre-registration Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, Peace Region, BC. BC Randonneurs Cycling Club, 3336, only. No day of race registration. Counts for BARR www.obra.com www.randonneurs.bc.ca www.obra.com points Rory Muller, DuBu Racing, 4017 South 291st Aug 23: Pacifi c Raceways RR Series Street, Auburn, WA, 98001. www.dubyracing.com Jul 1: Canada Day Populaire Aug 9: Pacifi c Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, Lower Mainland, BC. BC Randonneurs Cycling Club, Raceways RR Aug 15: Monday Night Masters & BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com www.randonneurs.bc.ca Series Women PIR Series Aug 23: Spokane Twilight Series Jul 1-4: Northwest Tandem Rally Kent, WA. See Portland, OR. August series event #3. See race series Spokane, WA. Weekly Tuesday events - various Race Series for for details. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229, Bend, OR . The annual NW tandem bike event in the locations - various types. Overall standings on points. region. Friday 20-miles, Weekend - three route selec- details. Rory Muller, www.obra.org Baddlands Cycling Club, 418 East Pacifi c Suite 2, BuDu Racing, 206- tion per day from fl at to challenging 25 to 80-miles. Aug 16: Eugene Twilight Criterium Spokane, WA, 99202-1456. 509.456.0432, Top it off with a Monday ascent of Mt Bachelor, a 625-8333, www. www.baddlands.org buduracing.com Series 50-mile ride. Enjoy fantastic views of the region. Fully Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, Aug 23: Tuesday PIR Series supported. Banquet on July 3rd. Sanna Phinney, 1477 Aug 9: Spo- Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, Portland, OR. August series event #4. See race series NW Saginaw Ave, Bend, OR, 97701. 541-382-2633, Photo coutesy of Bicycle Paper Archives kane Twilight www.obra.com for details Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, www.nwtr.org Ducks! Boat Street Criterium riders managed to avoid Series Aug 16: Pacifi c Raceways RR Series Jul 2: Midsummer Nightmare Spokane, WA. Aug 24: Central Oregon Crit Series them without damage. Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, Bend, OR. August series event #4. See race series for Spokane, WA. 200 hilly miles in one day. Scenic back- Weekly Tuesday BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com roads. Earlier date this year to avoid the heat. Start: events - various details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 Aug 2: Tuesday PIR Series Aug 16: Spokane Twilight Series Shari’s Restaurant at 5:00 a.m. Course close at 9:00 locations - various Aug 24: Phoenix Velo Training Group p.m. Food and water stop, limited sag, no mechanical Portland, OR. August series event #1. See race series types. Overall standings on points. Baddlands Cycling Spokane, WA. Weekly Tuesday events - various Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- for details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636 locations - various types. Overall standings on points. and medical. If you can do a century in 8 hours you Club, 418 East Pacifi c Suite 2, Spokane, WA, 99202- ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix can do this. Sally Phillips, Spokane Bicycle Club, P.O. Aug 3: Central Oregon Crit Series 1456. 509.456.0432, Baddlands Cycling Club, 418 East Pacifi c Suite 2, Spokane, WA, 99202-1456. 509.456.0432, Aug 25: First Rate Mortgage Cycling Box 62, Spokane, WA, 99210. 509-448-6271, Bend, OR. August series event #1. See race series for www.baddlands.org www.baddlands.org Series www.spokanebicycleclub.org details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 Aug 9: Tuesday PIR Series Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. Aug 16: Tuesday PIR Series Jul 3-8: Bryce-Zion Bike Aug 3: Phoenix Velo Training Group Portland, OR. August series event #2. See race series David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR. August series event #3. See race series St. George, UT. Bicycle and hike in Bryce Canyon and Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- for details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636 www.pazzovelo.com for details Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, Zion national parks. See red-rock sculptures and color- ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix Aug 10: Bend Time Trial / Duathlon Aug 25: Pacifi c Raceways Women’s RR streaked canyon walls. Available April 24 - October Aug 17: Central Oregon Crit Series Aug 4: First Rate Mortgage Cycling Series #4 Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, 23. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, Bend, OR. Barry Holman, 541-330-3996 Bend, OR. August series event #3. See race series for BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333 WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Series details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. Aug 10: Central Oregon Crit Series Aug 25: Southern Oregon Thursday www.bicycleadventures.com David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, Bend, OR. August series event #2. See race series for Aug 17: Phoenix Velo Training Group Nighters Jul 3-8: Oregon Coast-North Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- www.pazzovelo.com details. Damian Schmitt, 541-350-3327 Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. Various, OR. Bike on side roads and the Oregon Coast ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix Aug 4: Southern Oregon Thursday Aug 10: Phoenix Velo Training Group Ed Garfi eld, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, Bike Route, and hike along headland trails. Available Nighters Mission, BC. See Race Series for details. Bruce Went- Aug 18: First Rate Mortgage Cycling 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org July 3 - September 11. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. ing, 604-826-1411, www.wentingscycle.com/phoenix Series Aug 27-28: High Desert Race Weekend Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. www.bicycleadventures.com Ed Garfi eld, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, Aug 11: First Rate Mortgage Cycling Bend, OR. Road race event on Saturday. Criterium on 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, Sunday. Brad Cockman, POB 6693, Bend, OR, 97708. Jul 3-8: San Juan Islands 6-Day Series www.pazzovelo.com Aug 5: Fremont Criterium 541-280-0777 Anacortes, WA. Ride, hike and sea kayak through Seattle, WA. Seward Park. See race series for details. the islands and gardens of the Pacifi c Northwest.Fully Fremont, WA. Robert Trombley, Seattle, WA, David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, Seattle, WA, Aug 18: Southern Oregon Thursday Aug 27: WA State Hill Climb Time Trial www.recycledcycles.com Nighters supported! Available May 15 - October 9. Bicycle www.pazzovelo.com Championships Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. Aug 6-7: BC Masters Race Series Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. Crystal Mountain, WA. 8-miles, 1500ft. elevation Aug 11: Pacifi c Raceways Women’s RR Ed Garfi eld, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com #18/#19 Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, gain. An uphill time trial to Crystal Mountain. Open 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org to all categories. Counts for BARR points. NWWC Cat Jul 4-9: Columbia Gorge Salmon Arm, BC. Saturday - road race mixed terrain. BuDu racing, 206-625-8333 Portland, OR. Cycling, rafting, hiking and support! Start at 2:00 p.m.. Sunday 40km Championship TT Aug 20: Built For Speed TT Series 3/4 event. Dave Bachman, Wheelsport Cycling Team, Aug 11: Southern Oregon Thursday Corvallis, OR. Event #5. See Race Series for details. 23333 106th Ave. S.E., Kent, WA, 98031-3353. Explores portions of Lewis and Clark’s route, as well as event on fl at terrain. Sunday event counts for double Nighters forests, mountain views, orchards, and the Columbia points. See Race Series for details. Bruce Stevens, Terri Gooch, Race Across Oregon, LLC, 196 NE Pow- 253-852-4946, www.wheelsportcycling.com/ Ashland, OR. Circuit race. See race series for details. River. Note: Available from May 23 - October 17. 250-491-0314, www.bcmasterscycling.net derhorn Drive, Corvallis, OR, 97330. 541-760-1024, Aug 28: BC Masters Race Series #23 Ed Garfi eld, 2338 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR, www.builtforspeedtt.com Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, Aug 6: BC Time Trial Championships 97502. 541-840-0713, www.obra.org N. Cowichan, BC. 80km individual time trial or 2 up. 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com Aug 20: Lake Washington Velo Circuit Start at 10:30 a.m. See Race Series for details. Ian Squamish, BC . 38.5km out and back. No sharp cor- Aug 12: Health Net Portland Twilight Jul 5-8: San Juan Islands 4-Day ners or hills. Smooth pavement. One wooden bridge. Race Series #3 Birch, BC Masters Association, 250-477-6475, Criterium Carnation,WA. Broadmark Cycling Team, www.bcmasterscycling.net San Juan Islands, WA. Ride, hike and sea kayak Brian Storey, Escape Velocity, through the islands and gardens of the Pacifi c North- www.escapevelocity.bc.ca Portland, OR. Friday evening racing. Start/fi nish near www.broadmarkcycling.com Aug 28: First Rate Mortgage Cycling Portland Art Museum. Cash purse and primes. Brad west.Fully supported! Available June 7 - September 27. Aug 6: Whidby Island Circuit Race Ross, Vivo Productions, 4409 SW Dosch Rd, Portland, Aug 21: BC Masters Race Series #22 Series at Seward Park - Season End Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, Whidbey Island, WA. Aurora Cycling Team, OR, 97239. 503-806-6943, www.obra.org Sidney, BC. 65km criterium. Start at 11:00 a.m.. See Classic 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com Race Series for details. Peter Reichman, www.auroracyclingclub.org/ Seattle, WA. Criterium on a 0.8-mile loop inside Jul 6-10: Red Spoke Aug 13-14: BC Masters Race Series 604-924-3671, www.bcmasterscycling.net Seward Park, one 120-degree turn and one hill. All Aug 7: Oregon State TT Championships #20/#21 Redmond, WA. Annual bike tour across beauti- Aug 21: Gear Push Time Trial categories. Overall season awards. LAJORS event. Peoria, OR. Out-and-back course. Flat and smooth. New Denver, BC. 30-minute criterium that counts for ful Washington state. 5 days, 300-mile ride from Auburn, WA. 10-mile course on Green Valley Rd David Douglas, Pazzo Velo, 4207 SW Hill St., Seattle, Cale Pelton, 503-630-3340, triple points. Sunday 75km road race, start at 9:00 Redmond to Spokane, fully supported, limited to 100 near Flaming Geyser State Park outside of Auburn. WA, 98116. 206-932-5921, www.pazzovelo.com www.emeraldvelo.org/state_tt.html a.m. See Race Series for details. Daniel Hellyer, riders. $475 donation required. Connie Carruth, Start/fi nish at the corner of Green Valley Rd and Aug 7: Volunteer Park Summer Crite- 250-358-2840, www.bcmasterscycling.net Aug 29: Monday Night Masters & Redmond Rotary Club, P.O. Box 563, Redmond, WA, 218th. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m., race starts at Women PIR Series 98073. 206-298-9288, www.redspoke.org rium & Master State Championship Aug 13: Crawfi sh Criterium 9:00 a.m. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, Criterium Portland, OR. August series event #5. August series Jul 9: 100, 200 km Brevets Tualatin, OR. Heather VanValkenburg, 360-735-8152 www.buduracing.com award night. See race series for details. Jim Anderson, Seattle, WA. Volunteer Park - Criterium on a 0.8-mile Lower Mainland, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randon- Aug 13: Lake Washington Velo Circuit 503-975-8229, www.obra.org loop inside Volunteer Park with a small 150 yard hill, Aug 21: Mt. Seymour Hill Climb neurs Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca Race Series #2 some rough pavement. Medals and WSBA points for Championship Aug 30: Eugene Twilight Criterium Jul 9-15: Canadian Gulf Islands Boston Harbor, WA. Broadmark Cycling Team, N. Vancouver, BC. 12.2km ascending the steep, unfor- Masters. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. First race Series Victoria, BC. Tour the sparsely-populated Canadian www.broadmarkcycling.com giving and twisting road to the summit of Mt. Seymour at 9:00 a.m. All categories. Counts for BARR points. Eugene, OR. See Race Series for details. Sal Collura, Gulf Islands--an extension of the same chain that forms at 1,020m. Start at Parkgate Community Centre at LAJORS and NWWC Cat 3/4 event. David Douglas, Aug 14: BC Open Criterium Co-Motion Classic Racing, 541-747-3336, the San Juan Islands of Washington. Cycling, hiking, base of Mt. Seymour. Open to all, riders under 17 do Union Bay Cycling, www.pazzovelo.com Championships www.obra.com and kayaking are included. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. shorter distance. BC Women’s road race series event. N. Vancouver, BC. In historic Lower Lonsdale, North Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Aug 8: Monday Night Masters & Barbara Zimich, Team Costal, 8096 Modesto Dr, Delta, Aug 30: Pacifi c Raceways RR Series Vancouver. Rectangle course, wide-open start/fi nish, www.bicycleadventures.com Women PIR Series WA, V4C 4B1. 604-983-2765, Kent, WA. See Race Series for details. Rory Muller, Portland, OR. August series event #2. See race series run clockwise, short uphill, interesting curve on back BuDu Racing, 206-625-8333, www.buduracing.com section. Open to all categories Women’s road race se- www.teamcoastalcycling.com for details. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229, Aug 30: Tuesday PIR Series www.obra.org ries event. Barb Zimich, Team Coastal, 8096 Modesto Dr., Delta, BC, V4C. 604-983-2765, Portland, OR. August series event #5. See race series * Events that support Bicycle www.teamcoastalcycling.com for details Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636 Alliance of Washington

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Jul 9-16: Glacier-Banff-Jasper Jul 16: Oregon Ultimate Road Ride Jul 23-30: Volcanoes of Washington Aug 2-6: Columbia Gorge Family Tour Aug 6-13: San Juan Islands - Victoria BC, AB, MT. An 8-day fully supported luxury tour of the Bend, OR. 210-mile road ride from Sisters to Bend... WA, OR. Mt. Rainier, St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Portland, OR. 5-day tour, inn-based, with cycling, San Juan Islands, WA. Trip takes you cycling, hiking, dazzling national parks in Canadian and U.S. Rockies. the long way! 3 major climbs with lots of rollers in Hood - all by bike, in fully supported luxury! Bicycle rafting, hiking and support! Explores portions of Lewis and sea kayaking in the islands, plus adds two nights Tour Glacier National Park in Montana, as well as between will make this one of the toughest road rides Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. and Clark’s route, as well as forests, mountain views, in Victoria, BC and a ride up Hurricane Ridge in Banff and Jasper national parks in Alberta. Ride the in Oregon. Fully supported. Entry fee includes maps, 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com orchards, and the Columbia River. Available May 23 Washington’s Olympic National Park. Available May Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Icefields Parkway. food stop every 40-miles, Sag and t-shirt. Special Jul 24-Aug 1: Paradise Challenger - October 17. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, 14 - October 1. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Available June 25 - September 3. Bicycle Adventures, rewards for finishers. Limited to 100 riders. Start from West Yellowstone, MT. 404-mile ride through southwest Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. Sisters City Park at 5:30 a.m. Hutch’s Bicycles, 820 NE Montana, including Yellowstone, Paradise Valley and www.bicycleadventures.com www.bicycleadventures.com 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com 3rd St, Bend, OR, 541-382-6248, Beartooth Pass. For intermediate to advanced cyclists. Aug 2-5: San Juan Islands 4-Day Aug 6: SIR 300km Brevet Jul 9-10: Group Health Seattle to Port- www.hutchsbicycles.com LunaTours, 877-404-6476, www.lunatours.com San Juan Islands, WA. Ride, hike and sea kayak WA. Robin Pieper, Seattle International Randonneurs, land Bicycle Classic (STP) Jul 16-23: Oregon-Crater Lake Jul 24-28: Rolling Pub Crawl through the islands and gardens of the Pacific North- 13543 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98053. Seattle, WA. Largest multi-day ride in the Northwest, Oakridge, OR. Bike on side roads and the Oregon Forest Grove, OR. Multi-day cycling tours featuring a west. Fully supported! Available June 7 - September 27. 206-612-4700, www.seattlerandonneur.org up to 8,000 cyclists. Ride 200-miles in one or two Coast Bike Route, and hike along headland trails. relaxing route between McMenamins hotel properties Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, Aug 7: Double Dawg Tandem Ride days. Start Parking lot U of W. David Douglas, Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, in Forest Grove, McMinnville, Portland, and Troutdale. 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com Bend, OR. 65-mile ride for tandems and singles from Cascade Bicycle Club, PO Box 15165, Seattle, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com Each tour (15-25 people) group experiences the beauty Aug 2-5: San Juan Islands 4-Day Bend to Smith Rock State Park and back. One food 98103. 206-522-3222, www.cascade.org Jul 16: Pedal the Pinchot of the Northwest. Rebecca Miller, Smith & Miller Pro- San Juan Islands, WA. Ride, hike and sea kayak stop with deluxe snacks. No long climbs, but short Jul 9-23: Lewis & Clark Historic Explorer Cougar, WA. Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Road ductions, 503-720-6984, www.rollingpubcrawl.com through the islands and gardens of the Pacific North- steep ones. Meet at westside store. 9:00 a.m., $8 tan- Missoula, MT. Follow the footsteps of the Corps of and MTB rides through the Cascade Mountains and Jul 25-29: Crater Lake National Park west.Fully supported! Available June 7 - September 27. dem / $5 single entry fee. Deluxe snacks provided at Discovery in Montana. Van-support and five nights of ancient northwest forest. South of Mt. St. Helens. Four Medford, OR. Explore Crater Lake National Park. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, the Park. Hutchs Bicycles, 725 NW Columbia St, Bend, indoor accommodations included. Adventure Cycling routes: 30,32, 49 and 88-miles. Start line open at Elevations on this trip range from 2,800 to 7,100ft. 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com OR, 503-382-6248, www.hutchsbicycles.com Association, 150 E Pine St., Missoula, MT, 59802. 6:00 am./ close at 6:00 p.m. at Sweift Forest camp. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Aug 5-6: RSVP - Ride from Seattle to Aug 7-12: San Juan Islands 6-Day 800-755-2453, www.adventurecyling.org/e55 Frequent pit stops. Lunch included in entry fee. Dave www.westernspirit.com Vancouver, BC & Party Anacortes, WA. Ride, hike and sea kayak through the Ripp, 360-225-6555, www.pedalthepinchot.com Jul 9-15: Paradise Ride Jul 28: RAMROD - Ride Around Mount Seattle, WA. 18-miles of scenic backroads in western islands and gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Fully Waikiki, HI. A week-long fundraising ride to support Jul 16-31: Rolling the Islands of the Rainier in One Day* Washington. David Douglas, Cascade Bicycle Club, supported! Note: Available from May 15 - October 9. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, HIV/AIDS services. Paradise Ride, 677 Ala Moana Salish Sea Enumclaw, WA. Best one-day ride in the North- PO Box 15165, Seattle, WA, 98115. 206-522-3222, 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com Blvd., Suite 226, Honolulu, HI, 96813. 888-285-9866, Seattle, WA. 2 week immersion into the heart and soul west.154-miles, 10,000ft of climbing, incomparable www.cascade.org www.paradiseride.org of the magical homeland of the Coastal Salish people. scenery and support. Registration is limited and will Aug 5-11: The Canadian Rockies - Banff Aug 7: Tour de Peaks Jul 9-16: San Juan Islands - Victoria Tour lasts 15 days, 14 nights from Seattle to Victoria, be by lottery. See web site for details. Supports BAW. to Jasper Snoqualmie, WA. Touted the “Eat As You Go” summer and crosses eight islands exploring the rich history of San Juan Islands, WA. Trip takes you cycling, hiking, Linda Knapp, Redmond Cycling Club, P.O. Box 8141, Banff, AB. Women’s tour designed specifically for ride, there are four routes from which to choose, the Salish Sea. David Moser, Ibike Cultural Tours, 4887 and sea kayaking in the islands, plus adds two nights Bothell, WA, 98041. 206-781-3903, beginners. Imagine pedaling beneath towering, jagged including one MTB single-track ride, an 8-mile family Columbia Dr S, Seattle, WA, 98108. 206-767-0848, in Victoria, BC and a ride up Hurricane Ridge in www.redmondcyclingclub.org/ramrod mountains, peaks capped in snow, then past waterfalls, loop and a 60+ mile ride through beautiful Snoqualmie www.ibike.org/ibike Washington’s Olympic National Park. Available May Jul 30: 1000km Ultra Marathon aqua–blue glacial rivers and lakes under incredible Valley back roads. Registration 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sag, mechanical support, gourmet rest stops, finish 14 - October 1. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Jul 16: Seattle to Spokane (S2S) Various, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randonneurs skies. LunaTours, 877-404-6476, www.lunatours.com area festival. Raffle of a new Trek 1500 road bike at Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Seattle, WA. Ultramarathon endurance ride, one-day, Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca Aug 6: 200km Brevet www.bicycleadventures.com 284-mile ride from Seattle to Spokane on SR-2. No finish line festival. Part of Snoqualmie railroad days. Jul 30-Aug 8: Cycle Washington Peace Region, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randonneurs Jul 9: SIR 100 km Populaire support. More hilly than Cannonball -total climbing Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, P.O.Box Redmond, WA. 10-day catered and van-supported Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca 357, North Bend, WA, 98045. 425-888-4440, WA. Event open to all. Paul Johnson, Seattle Interna- 12,000ft. Start at Lake City Fred Meyer at 2:00 a.m. event. Adventure Cycling Association, 150 E Pine St., Aug 6: 400km Brevet www.TourdePeaks.com tional Randonneurs, 13543 160th Ave NE, Redmond, No official rest stop. Support drivers allowed. Duane Missoula, MT, 59802. 800-755-2453, Lower Mainland, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randon- WA, 98053. 206-612-4700, Wright, Redmond Cycling Club, 3033 NE 103rd, Aug 8-13: Columbia Gorge www.adventurecyling.org/e55 neurs Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca www.seattlerandonneur.org Seattle, WA, 98125-7716. 206-523-7404, Portland, OR. Cycling, rafting, hiking and support! www.redmondcyclingclub.org/index.html Jul 30-Aug 6: Oregon-Crater Lake Jul 9: The Halfmoan 100-200 Aug 6-12: Canadian Gulf Islands Explores portions of Lewis and Clark’s route, as well as Oakridge, OR. Bike on side roads and the Oregon Victoria, BC. Tour the sparsely-populated Canadian forests, mountain views, orchards, and the Columbia Gibson, BC. An invigorating spin through some Jul 16: Victoria 200, 300km Coast Bike Route, and hike along headland trails. Gulf Islands--an extension of the same chain that forms River. Note: Available from May 23 - October 17. beautiful Sunshine Coast scenery. Expect hills (7000ft Vancouver Island, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randon- Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, the San Juan Islands of Washington. Cycling, hiking, Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, elevation gain), grades and sustained grunting. 100 neurs Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com and kayaking are included. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com and 200km. Clarence Lowry, BC Randonneur Associa- Jul 17-23: TourBC Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, tion, 5705 Kyber Road, Halfmoon Bay, BC, VON 1Y2. Cranbrook, BC. 7-day, 840km supported road tour in Jul 30-31: Port to Port Bike Ride Aug 8-12: Crater Lake National Park www.bicycleadventures.com 604-885-1044 the Kootenays, average 70mi/day. Start in the south- Portland, OR. 2-day,165-mile ride from Portland Medford, OR. Explore Crater Lake National Park. to Newport, OR. Spend night in Dallas, OR and Jul 11-15: Columbia Gorge Family Tour east corner of BC (Cranbrook) and cross back and Aug 6-8: Courage Classic Bicycle Tour Elevations on this trip range from 2,800 to 7,100ft. participate in Dallas Summer Festival. 541-961-8192, Snoqulamie, WA. A three-day, 172-mile, fully sup- Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Portland, OR. 5-day tour, inn-based, with cycling, forth over the Rockies into Alberta (Kananaskis/Banff) www.orbike.com ported, fundraising bicycle tour to benefit Mary Bridge www.westernspirit.com rafting, hiking and support! Explores portions of Lewis and back. Camping with motel options. Full support. Children’s Hospital. Ride over Snoqualmie, Blewett and and Clark’s route, as well as forests, mountain views, Catered meals. Danelle Laidlaw, dpl Consulting, 7068 Jul 30: Summit To Surf X Aug 13: 50, 100, 150, 200km Brevets Stevens passes. Average 60-miles/day. Great supports orchards, and the Columbia River. Available May 23 Mawhinney Cl, Burnaby, BC, V5B 4W2. Hood River, OR. Ride routes from 10 to 100-miles from Vancouver Island, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randon- and exceptional food stops. Benefit the Child Abuse - October 17. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, 877-606-2453, www.tourbc.net Welches to Hood River. Supports American Diabetes neurs Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca Intervention Dept. at Mary Bridge. Do it for the kids! Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Jul 18-22: Crater Lake National Park Association. Kris Bockmier, American Diabetes As- Jeff Randall, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, P.O. Aug 13: Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour www.bicycleadventures.com Medford, OR. Explore Crater Lake National Park. sociation, 380 SE Spokane Street, Ste. 110, Portland, 5296, Tacoma, WA, 98415. 800-392-9253, Albany, OR. Timber Linn Park. Relaxing country ride Elevations on this trip range from 2,800 to 7,100ft. OR, 97202. 503-736-2770, www.SummitToSurf.org Jul 11-16: Habitat 500 www.courageclassic.com event, choose from 40, 68, 85 & 101-miles distance. Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Jul 31-Aug 5: Bicycle Idaho V Lightly traveled road in heart of Willamette Valley. Hutchinson, MN. 7-day, 500-mile, fully supported Aug 6-13: Glacier-Banff-Jasper bike ride. Fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity. www.westernspirit.com Cour d’Alene, ID. Six-day event. Start in Coeur Good food and support. Tim Corbett, Mid-Valley BC, AB, MT. An 8-day fully supported luxury tour of the Heather Arneson, Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, Jul 23: 300km Brevets d’Alene. Ride along the lake and rivers of Northen Bicycle Club, P.O. Box 1373, Corvallis, OR, 97339- dazzling national parks in Canadian and U.S. Rockies. 113 - 27th Ave. NE, Suite T, Minneapolis, MN, 55418. Lower Mainland, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randon- Idaho. Mileage varies from 48 to 88-miles per day. 1373. 541-757-6691, www.coveredbridgetour.com. Tour Glacier National Park in Montana, as well as 877-804-3466, www.habitat500.org neurs Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca Sandy Green, P.O. Box 9363, Bend, OR, 97708. Aug 13-20: Oregon-Crater Lake 541-385-5257, www.oregonbicycleride.org Banff and Jasper national parks in Alberta. Ride the Jul 16-22: Beginner’s Paradise Sampler Jul 23-29: Canadian Gulf Islands Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Icefields Parkway. Oakridge, OR. Bike on side roads and the Oregon Hot Springs Tour Victoria, BC. Tour the sparsely-populated Canadian Jul 31: Tour de Kitsap* Available June 25 - September 3. Bicycle Adventures, Coast Bike Route, and hike along headland trails. Livingston, MT. 138-mile beginner’s bike tour for Gulf Islands--an extension of the same chain that forms Silverdale, WA. Supported ride through scenic Kitsap P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, women. Longer or shorter miles possible. 7 days/6 the San Juan Islands of Washington. Cycling, hiking, County with routes of 12-mile family ride, 30, 65 and 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com nights. Trip meanders along Paradise Valley, explores and kayaking are included. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. 100-mile options. Enjoy Silverdale Whaling Days. Aug 13: Torture 10,000 Parking at Central Kitsap Jr. HS. Option Bermerton Aug 6-7: Oregon MS 150 Bike Tour Yellowstone National Park and visits numerous hot Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Gresham, OR. Choose either the scenic 30-mile, the Ferry start. Supports BAW. Lee Derror, West Sound Forest Grove, OR. Two-day fundraising ride through springs. LunaTours, 877-404-6476, www.lunatours.com www.bicycleadventures.com challenging 72-mile or the torture 100-mile route. All Cycling Club, P.O.Box 1579, Silverdale, WA, 98383. Oregon’s wine country and woodlands on figure 8 offer incredibly beautiful terrain: Columbia Gorge, Jul 16-Sep 17: Crater Lake Tour Jul 23: SIR 200km Brevet 360-697-3908, www.westsoundcycling.com courses. Start/finish at Pacific University . Day 1 choice Oregon. Ride over the Cascades to magnificent Crater WA. Randonneur event Paul Johnson, Seattle Interna- of 32-mile (1,350ft.), 75-mile (2713ft), or 100-mile streams, climbs, mountain views. Century ride offers Lake in Oregon. 8 day, fully supported tours. Bicycle tional Randonneurs, 13543 160th Ave NE, Redmond, AUGUST (3314ft). Day 2: 25-mile (528ft) or 75-mile (2007ft). 10,000ft of climbing. Start at Mt Hood Community WA, 98053. 206-612-4700, College. Iris Mushkin, Portland Wheelmen Touring Club Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. Aug 1-5: Crater Lake National Park Start/finish at Pacific University. Fully supported. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com www.seattlerandonneur.org Finish line festivities. Jeff Pazdalski, National Multiple (PWTC), P.O. Box 2972, Portland, OR, 97208-2972. Medford, OR. Explore Crater Lake National Park. Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter, 1650 NW Naito 503-257-PWTC, www.pwtc.com Jul 16-22: Cycle Montana Jul 23: Tour des Chutes Elevations on this trip range from 2,800 to 7,100ft. Parkway, Suite 190, Portland, OR, 97209. Missoula, MT. 321-mile journey is highlighted by Summit High School - Bend, OR. Ride benefits the Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Aug 14: Blue Cruise Wheels for Wellness 503-445-8349, www.ms150oregon.com visits to University of Montana, Bitterroot River, Big Lance Armstrong Foundation. Tour around Central Or- www.westernspirit.com Meridian, ID. 100, 50, 30 and 15-miles. Routes head egon. Routes range from 4 to 63 miles. Cindy Lewellen, south & loops back. Century elevation 2,500ft with Hole Pass, Bozeman Hot Springs and the Museum of Aug 1-5: Crater Lake National Park Aug 6: Penticton 200 the Rockies. 7-day catered and van-supported event. Sunnyside Sports, 541-382-8018, Southern Interior, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randon- challenging hills. Start/finish Blue Cross of ID. First Medford, OR. Explore Crater Lake National Park. Optional 107-mile out-and-back ride on layover day. www.sunnysidesports.com/tourdeschutes/ neurs Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca start at 7:00 a.m. Reg. free t-shirt, BBQ & concert. Elevations range from 2,800 to 7,100ft. Western Spirit Adventure Cycling Association, 150 E Pine St., Mis- Fully supported. Roberta Russell, Blue Cross of Idaho Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.westernspirit.com Aug 6: Ride Through Paradise soula, MT, 59802. 800-755-2453, Foundation for Health, 866-482-2252, Klamath Falls, OR. 100, 62, 25 mile charity ride Rob www.bcidahofoundation.org www.adventurecyling.org/e55 Sturm, Klamath Falls CASA, 1660 Ridgecrest Dr., Klamath Falls, OR, 97601. 541-891-1189, www.klamathfallscasa.org

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Aug 14: Bridge Pedal 2005 Aug 21: Yaquina Lighthouse Century Portland, OR. Ride across nine of Portland’s bridges Newport, OR. Experience the beauty of the Oregon TRACK without all of those annoying cars in your way. Start coast. Century, 100km and 25-mile rides. Start in JULY in the earliest waves in the morning to avoid bicycle Newport, 100km goes to Toledo and Elk City, century traffic jams. Providence Rose Pedal, 1631 NE Klickitat keep going to Kernville and back to Newport. Start at Jul 1: Group Health Friday Night Races St, Portland, OR, 97212. 503-281-9198, 7:00 am. Generally flat with some hills. Sag support Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor www.providence.org/oregon/events/ and rest stops. Limit 100 riders. Galen Gard, Yaquina Velodrome, www.velodrome.org Aug 14-20: Oregon Bicycle Ride XIX Wheels Bicycle Club, 541-867-7123, www.orbike.com Jul 1-3: Oregon State Championships Pendleton, OR. Seven-day, 413-mile, fully-supported Aug 22: Ice Cream Classic Portland, OR. Alpenrose velodrome. Exact schedule ride through what is sometimes referred to as “Switzer- Bend, OR. 65-mile ride around Mt Bachelor followed to be posted on website the week prior to the event. land in America”. Distance varies from 45 to 72- miles. by ice cream at Goldy’s. Starts 9:00 a.m. Susan Candy Murray, 503-661-5874, www.obra.org Campsites, showers, breakfast, dinner, mechanical Bonacker, Sunnyside Sports, 930 NW Newport Ave., Jul 2-3: Regional Velodrome support and ground transportation. Sandy Green, OBR Bend, OR, 97701. 541-382-8018, Championship Event Committee, PO Box 9363, Bend, OR, 97708. www.sunnysidesports.com Redmond, WA. Indoor qualifying event for the national 800-413-8432, www.oregonbicycleride.org Aug 26-30: Cascade to the Coast (C2Sea) championship. Race held at Marymoor Velodrome. Aug 14-19: Oregon Coast - North Oakridge, OR. Each day is a specialty tour within the Marymoor Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Various, OR. Bike on side roads and the Oregon Coast overall tour. Features lakes, ocean, vineyards, covered Jul 4: MVA Monday Night Racing Bike Route, and hike along headland trails. Available bridges, waterfalls, rivers, wildlife and lots of trees and Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor July 3 - September 11. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box mountain views. Randy Dreiling, Oregon Adventures, Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, P.O.Box 148, Oakridge, OR, 97463. 541-782-2388, www.bicycleadventures.com www.oregon-adventures.com Jul 6: MVA Wednesday Night Racing Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Aug 14: TRYBR (Tenino-Rainier- Aug 27-Sep 3: Oregon - Crater Lake Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Yelm-Bucoda Rally)* Oakridge, OR. Bike on side roads and the Oregon Tenino, WA . Revel in the quiet countryside of Thurston Coast Bike Route, and hike along headland trails. Jul 7: Alpenrose Series & Lewis Counties. Great view of Mt. Rainier. Supports Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race BAW. Terry Zander, Capital Bicycling Club, 423 Fred- 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, Photo by Greg Descantes www.obra.org erick St. SE, Olympia, WA, 98501. 360-480-7356, Aug 27-28: RAPSody 2005* Racing action at the Burnaby Velodrome - the best place to be when it www.capitalbicycleclub.org Tacoma, WA. Two-day ride with a one-day option. Jul 8: Fast Twitch Fridays Aug 15-19: Crater Lake National Park Overnight in Shelton. 150-miles and 9,600ft of eleva- Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. See race series rains! tion gain. Limit 1,500 riders. Support BAW with all for details. Deen Reed, 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, Medford, OR. Explore Crater Lake National Park. Aug 17: MVA Wednesday Night Racing Elevations on this trip range from 2,800 to 7,100ft. proceeds from the event going to the Alliance. Molly OR, 97204. 503-227-4439, www.bike-central.com Jul 28: Alpenrose Series Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, Johnson, Five Sisters Bike Clubs, P.O. Box 112078, Jul 8: Group Health Friday Night Races Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org www.westernspirit.com Tacoma, WA, 98411. 206-577-6999, Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, www.obra.org Aug 20: 200 600km Brevet www.rapsodybikeride.com Velodrome, www.velodrome.org Aug 18: Alpenrose Series Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race Lower Mainland, BC. Randonneur event. BC Randon- Aug 27-28: SIR 400km Brevet Jul 11: MVA Monday Night Racing Jul 29: Fast Twitch Fridays series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, neurs Cycling Club, www.randonneurs.bc.ca WA. Randonneur event. Don Harkleroad, Seattle Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. See race series for details. Deen Reed, 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, www.obra.org Aug 20: Activity to Benefit Children International Randonneurs, 13543 160th Ave NE, Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Redmond, WA, 98053. 206-612-4700, OR, 97204. 503-227-4439, www.bike-central.com Aug 19-21: BC Provincial Track Champi- (ABC) Bicycle Ride Jul 13: MVA Wednesday Night Racing www.seattlerandonneur.org onships and AMVC Mt. Angel, OR. Fundraising event for Providence Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Jul 29: Group Health Friday Night Races Victoria, BC. All categories and championships Benedictine Child Development Center. Every cent Aug 28-Sep 2: Bryce - Zion Bike Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Velodrome, www.velodrome.org disciplines. Run in combination with the provincial goes to low-income families for support with child care Various, UT. Bicycle and hike in Bryce Canyon and Jul 14: Alpenrose Series Zion national parks. See red-rock sculptures and color- championship, the AVC should attract some of the best expenses. Ride distances of 10, 25 and 62-miles. Flat Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race UGUST streaked canyon walls. Note: Available from April 24 A North American riders. Greater Victoria Velodrome and rolling. Jean Brougher, Providence Benedictine series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, - October 23. See web site for other specific dates. Association, www.gvva.bc.ca Child Development Center, 560 South Main St., Mt. www.obra.org Aug 1: MVA Monday Night Racing Angel, OR, 97362. 503-845-2662 Bicycle Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, Redmond, WA. See Race Series for more details. Aug 19: Fast Twitch Fridays 98508. 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com Jul 15: Group Health Friday Night Races Aug 20-26: Canadian Gulf Islands Marymoor Velodrome Association, Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. See race series Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor www.velodrome.org for details. Deen Reed, 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, Victoria, BC. Tour the sparsely-populated Canadian Aug 28-Sep 1: Rolling Pub Crawl Velodrome, www.velodrome.org OR, 97204. 503-227-4439, www.bike-central.com Gulf Islands--an extension of the same chain that forms Forest Grove, OR. Multi-day cycling tours featuring a Aug 3: MVA Wednesday Night Racing the San Juan Islands of Washington. Cycling, hiking, relaxing route between McMenamins hotel properties Jul 15-17: National Championships Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Aug 19: Group Health Friday Night and kayaking are included. Bicycle Adventures, P.O. in Forest Grove, McMinnville, Portland, and Troutdale. Calgary, AB. Canadian Cycling Association, Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Races Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. 800-443-6060, Each tour (15-25 people) group experiences the beauty 613-248-1353, www.canadian-cycling.com Aug 4: Alpenrose Series Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor www.bicycleadventures.com of the Northwest. [email protected] Rebecca Jul 15-17: Alpenrose Challenge Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race Velodrome, www.velodrome.org Miller, Smith & Miller Productions, 503-720-6984, Portland, OR. National track event. Riders from all over series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, Aug 20: The Vine Ride www.rollingpubcrawl.com Aug 22: MVA Monday Night Racing Newberg, OR. A bicycle tour of the Northern Wil- US, Canada and other countries. Sprint, endurance www.obra.org Redmond, WA. See Race Series for more details. Mary- lamette Valley wine country. Routes of 35, 65 and Aug 28: Six Covered Bridge Tour events, jammed packed action. Spectator friendly. Mike Aug 5: Fast Twitch Fridays moor Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Cottage Grove, OR. Awesome event for people of all Murray, 503-661-5874, www.obra.org 100-miles. Fully supported. Finish line festivities, Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. See race series Aug 24: MVA Wednesday Night Racing chance to win a 2005 bike. Support Northwest Medi- skill levels. All routes showcase all six bridges. Choice Jul 18: MVA Monday Night Racing for details. Deen Reed, 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, of 33, 50 and 85-mile rides. Ride along lakes and Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor cal Teams Karl White, Wheel Help Rides, 6415 SW Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor OR, 97204. 503-227-4439, www.bike-central.com Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org 153rd Ave., Beaverton, OR, 97007. 800-390-6189, rivers on wide, paved bike path. See waterfalls and Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org www.vineride.com wildlife. Randy Dreiling, Oregon Adventures, P.O. Box Aug 5: Group Health Friday Night Races Aug 25: Alpenrose Series 148, Oakridge, OR, 97463. 541-782-2388, Jul 20: MVA Wednesday Night Racing Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race Aug 20: Tour of the Columbia Basin www.oregon-adventures.com Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Velodrome, www.velodrome.org series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, Wenatchee, WA. 50, 100, 150-mile bike ride Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Aug 28: Summits of Bothell Aug 6-7: Oregon Junior and Team Track www.obra.org Wenatchee to Quincy, Soap Lake, Dry Falls, Jul 21: Alpenrose Series Waterville, Orondo. 509-662-3461 Bothell, WA. A challenging and scenic 35-mile ride Championships Aug 26: Fast Twitch Fridays that takes cyclists up and over the community’s seven Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Schedule to be Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. See race series Aug 20-27: Volcanoes of Washington hills. Course includes climbs of 14-18 percent with series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, posted on obra website the week before the event. for details. Deen Reed, 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, WA, OR. Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. outstanding vistas of the Cascades, Olympics and Lake www.obra.org Candi Murray, 503-661-5874, www.obra.org OR, 97204. 503-227-4439, www.bike-central.com Hood - all by bike, in fully supported luxury! Bicycle Washington. Total elevation 3,000ft. $20 registra- Jul 22: Fast Twitch Fridays Adventures, P.O. Box 11219, Olympia, WA, 98508. Aug 8: MVA Monday Night Racing Aug 26: Group Health Friday Night tion fee covers unlimited bottled water and energy Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. See race series Redmond, WA. See Race Series for more details. Track Races 800-443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com bars, route map, profile and long-sleeved t-shirt. Bill for details. Deen Reed, 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, Marymoor Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Aug 21-26: RAW - Ride Around Wiselogle, Bothell Arts Council, 10514 NE 196th OR, 97204. 503-227-4439, www.bike-central.com Aug 10: MVA Wednesday Night Racing Velodrome, www.velodrome.org Washington Street, Bothell, WA, 98011. 425-486-6221, Jul 22: Group Health Friday Night Races Bellingham, WA. For the first time since it started, the www.ci.bothell.wa.us Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Aug 29: MVA Monday Night Racing Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor ride will be entirely west of the Cascade Mountains. Aug 29-Sep 2: Crater Lake National Velodrome, www.velodrome.org Travel from Bellingham to Ilwaco. Daily mileage: Aug 11: Alpenrose Series Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Park Jul 25: MVA Monday Night Racing 60-80. Fully supported: meals, showers, luggage. Mike Medford, OR. Explore Crater Lake National Park. Portland, OR. At the Alpenrose velodrome. See race Aug 31: MVA Wednesday Night Racing Anderson, Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-522-BIKE, Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor series for details. Mike Murray, 503-661-5874, Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Elevations on this trip range from 2,800 to 7,100ft. Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org www.cascade.org/raw Western Spirit Cycling, 435-259-8732, www.obra.org Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Aug 21: Tour de Lentil www.westernspirit.com Jul 25-29: World Masters Games Aug 12: Group Health Friday Night Pullman, WA. 100km bike ride. Part of National Lentil Edmonton, AB. Argyll Velodrome. Pursuit Events: Races Aug 29-Sep 3: SPUDS - Cycling Around July 25-26. Time Trial: July 26. Scratch Races: July Festival Pullman Chamber of Commerce, N 415 Grand Idaho Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Ave, Pullman, WA, 99163. 509-334-3565, 27-28. Match Sprint: July 29. 780-822-2005, Gooding, ID. Ride across Idaho from Gooding to Velodrome, www.velodrome.org www.lentilfest.com www.2005worldmasters.com Salmon via Sun Valley CYCLEVENTS, PO Box 725, Aug 15: MVA Monday Night Racing Hilo, HI, 96721. 888-733-9615, Jul 27: MVA Wednesday Night Racing Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor http://spuds.cyclevents.com Redmond, WA. See Race Series for details. Marymoor Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org Velodrome Association, www.velodrome.org

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18 Bicycle Paper July 2005 OPINION Gruene = “Green” Gosh, Jack, I said, thinking: I didn’t see to Gruene, my probable late-entry start time to connect with Lance; Lance at all in ‘96. I worked the Olympic Tri- falling hours after Frank’s. As we were leav- Och, who was staying BY MAYNARD HERSHON als race at Seattle; he didn’t ride. He did ride ing registration, a roar from the start-finish with him, had given the Tour DuPont, the Olympics and the Tour area announced Eddy and Lance’s departure. me his own cellular Note: This piece was written in the fall of 1996, of America series in the east; I couldn’t be at Damn, missed ‘em. number. I called sev- when Lance Armstrong was recovering from can- any of ‘em. I ran into Motorola Team Director Jim Ocho- eral times but never cer. Some people felt that before he got sick he was I went with Breaking Away Bicycle Tours wicz and asked if I was gonna be dismayed got though. somewhat brash or arrogant, but most cyclists held to the last 10 days of the Tour de France but when I saw Lance. Och said I’d be surprised Jack, who had de- him in the highest regard. He was our hero...and he’d already left the race, as yet unaware of but not dismayed: Lance looked better than you livered Eddy’s bike had not yet won his first Tour de France. Now, as his cancer. might expect. He said the people at the hospital to Lance’s home, had everyone knows, he’s the first cyclist ever to have Normally, I wouldn’t feel bad about miss- in Indianapolis told him they had never seen Lance’s secret phone won six Tours, consecutive ones at that. It’s my ing him all season. I like and respect him (In anything like Lance. number. I took it and left a sincere rambling hunch that if he wins his seventh this year or if he truth I’m in awe of him) and I believe he likes Nor have the people in cycling, I thought. message on Lance’s machine wishing him our does not, we may not see his equal - ever. me. Now, though, everything’s changed. He’s When Eddy and Lance finished, the crush best, yours and mine. fighting that cancer. around them made it impossible for me to Lance, if you see this, I believe I can speak Jack Pritchard called me from Austin saying: We all want to reach out to him. We want to approach either. Eddy is heavy and suffered for thousands of cyclists and fans all over the Someone at GITA, the bike and parts distribu- meet his eyes, put an arm around his shoulders. on the hills out on the 26-mile course. Don’t world when I say Merry Christmas, Happy New tor, had called Freewheeling Bikes (where Jack We want to tell him we think about him every shoot the messenger; I know he’s an icon. It’s Year and many, many happy returns. works) to tell them Eddy Merckx’s own Eddy day, every day, and want him to get past this simply the truth. Note, June ‘05: A seventh Happy Return Merckx bicycle was on its way there. thing and get on with racing, doing stuff on a Lance looked thin to me but I’ve never seen would be wonderful! Jack figured GITA wouldn’t ship Eddy’s bike no one else can do. him after a season racing in Europe. He had In the nine years since I wrote this piece, Eddy to Freewheeling if the owner weren’t also That’s what I wanted anyway and I knew no or very little hair from the chemotherapy. Lance survived the disease. He married and on his way. He thought Eddy was coming to 100 people who wanted their best given to Through the crowd you could see short curved fathered three kids. He won more Tours than visit with ailing Austin local Lance Armstrong. Lance if I saw him, who made me swear I’d scars below the cycling cap he wore under his anyone ever. He became more visible than any He guessed there might be a group ride or a do it, saying they’d never ride with me again helmet and continued to wear after he took bike rider ever has, even Greg LeMond. party - or something might happen around or admit they knew me if I failed. the helmet off. No one knows what Lance’ll do after the the Tour de Gruene, an upcoming two-person Jack and I agreed to ride the Tour de Gruene He and Eddy signed T-shirts and posters post-Tour retirement he’s promised, but what- time trial. as a team, me on Jack’s old Eddy Merckx, Jack and photos and jerseys for lots of people. I ever it is, he’ll do it well. The beautiful, rustic town of Gruene is north on his new red Pinarello. Jack arranged for me could just see Lance’s eyes through the crowd; I don’t see Lance often these days but I think of San Antonio, an hour’s drive from Austin. to stay with Frank Kurzawa and Peggy Wall, they looked bright, I am delighted to report, in of him often. I suppose all cyclists do. He’s so The Tour de Gruene is the area’s traditional who had a spare bedroom and a spare VW contrast to the eyes I feared to see, dulled by visible at the top of the sport; it’s easy to take season-ending event. As late in the year as it Rabbit, and put both at my disposal. Better the agony and anguish of his illness. cheap shots at him. Many of us never miss a falls, even when the weather is awful, lots of than perfect. When Jack and I finished our ride, all the chance to do that. How soon we forget... people show up and ride hard. Sunday morning, Peggy and I drove down stars had gone home. I didn’t give up trying CLASSIFIEDS

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