MARCH 2001 Cycling Utah

VOLUME 9 NUMBER 1 FREE MARCH 2001 cycling utah

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•Bicycle Advocate •Women’s ‘Cross •Training for a Century •Calendar •Results •Trail of the Month MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com MARCH 2001

IMBA/Mountain Bikers Win! BLM Reverses Plan January 19, 2001 - After receiv- Strategy was released Dec. 4 would have led to unwarranted ing more than 10,000 comment for public comment. The plan access restrictions and served as letters from mountain bikers in surprisingly included mountain a negative precedent. 30 days, the Bureau of Land biking. The BLM and IMBA will Management has decided not to IMBA mobilized an effective continue to work together to pro- group mountain bikes with mountain biker response by mote responsible mountain bik- motorized vehicles in a contro- alerting its membership through ing through education, volunteer versial new management plan. broadcast emails and website trailwork and other joint pro- The BLM's OHV Strategy, made updates, hand-delivering an offi- jects. official January 19th (the final cial comment letter to senior The BLM, which manages day of the Clinton BLM officials in Washington 264-million acres of U.S. public Administration), calls for a sepa- D.C., and focusing media atten- land, is the world's largest land rate plan to manage mountain tion on this important issue. management agency. bikes. "The success of our effort IMBA is an international non- "This change is exactly what proves that mountain bikers are profit mountain biking group we want," said International a powerful group whose opin- with 32,000 individual members Mountain Bicycling Association ions can shape national policy," and more than 400 affiliated executive director Tim said Blumenthal. "This is a mile- clubs dedicated to bringing out Blumenthal. "Mountain bikers stone for mountain biking." the best in mountain biking. spoke and the BLM listened." IMBA was concerned that the The final version of the A draft of the National Off- BLM's plan to link mountain BLM's strategy is available at Highway Vehicle Management biking and motorized policies www.blm.gov

Jemison to Lead Noble House Two-time Tour de France fin- isher and former USPRO Champion Marty Jemison, Park City, will lead the Noble House Professional Cycling Team for National Champion (cruiser class and 20”) Arielle Martin of Cedar 2001. The fifteen rider team is Hills, UT will wear the Number 1 plate this season in the 15 year-old based out of Lancaster, Pa and girl’s class in the National Bicycle League photo by Tony Malone also includes Utah's Chris McGovern. The team will race domestically and is vying to be the number one tier three team in the world as well as shooting www. .com Tallerico for a repeat of Jemison’s Hand Made Bicycles USPRO victory. 750 Main St. Moab, Utah 84532 High Quality Cover Photo: Custom and small production framesand complete bikes All made by cyclists who are proud to be bike geeky. Keeping it real with lightweight Columbus and Deda Steel Gooseberry Mesa in St. George Road Frames are beautiful Road race, Crit, or Touring Mt. Hard Tails, Singles, and Full Squish Photo by Gregg Bromka Track special Event or Mass Start Cyclo-cross struttin’ the stuff Read Gregg’s Trail of the Month on page 5

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BIKE ADVOCATE UDOT Names New Bike/Ped Coordinator The Utah Department of R-E-S-P-E-C-T Spells Advocacy Transportation, Statewide Planning Section, is pleased to announce that Sandy Weinrauch By Chris Quann part of a better has been appointed as Utah's society. Bicycle Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner. An underlying goal of all advocacy strives Ms. Weinrauch is replacing bicycle advocacy is to promote to train society to Debbie Hall, who is leaving the respect for bicycling as a means be better for Department. of vehicular transportation. To cyclists. Just a few of the many duties promote the idea that a person Ms. Weinrauch will be perform- riding along the road on a bicy- For me, a better ing include serving as cle has as much right to be there society is one Enhancements Coordinator, act- as the driver of an automobile. where I can ride ing as a liaison for UDOT with To celebrate the most mechani- on any road I the various pedestrian, trail, bike, cally efficient system of trans- want and every- and disabled advocacy groups in portation ever devised by man. one is happy to the state, serving on the State Bicycle advocacy takes many see me there. A Traffic & Pedestrian Coordinating forms. The simplest form is to better society has Council and the Enhancements communicate with other users of well-designed Advisory Committee, raising the the road. When I am riding and bike racks every- awareness within UDOT of wave to a semi driver, and they where, smooooth pedestrian and bicycle issues and wave back, I feel I have prac- roads without solutions, and advising local gov- ticed bicycle advocacy. I have holes, wide shoul- ernments on pedestrian and bicy- made a connection with another ders, and ramps cle programs. Ms. Weinrauch can driver. I have added to a bank where they be reached at (801) 965-3897. account of good will between a should be. A bet- driver and their idea of bicy- ter society has clists. My own bank account of employers that good experiences with motorists provide showers goes up. at the workplace. Occasionally, we experience A better society is withdrawals from this account. one where Bad experiences with drivers. So cyclists get more respect. far, my account has never been Not all cyclists are created cles, they assume that we do not An easy way to create a bet- in the red. equal, though. An eight-year-old pay our fair share of road costs ter society is to wave to people. When cyclists are struck by child on a bicycle cannot be and are thus not entitled to share When a driver returns my wave, motorists, sometimes a funny expected to understand all the the road. Whatever the reason, it means three things: 1) they see thing happens. Though a driver rules of the road, and probably bicycle advocacy is concerned me, 2) they know I see them, may be flagrantly negligent, the should not ride unescorted on a with getting bicyclists the and 3) they know I expect them accident is treated differently. busy road. This fact should not respect we deserve. to see me. (Not to mention the People will, for some reason, automatically excuse the person And, boy, do we deserve sheer existential affirmation) A sometimes make the assumption that runs her over. That person respect. We are smart enough to germ of respect is created and that the cyclist must somehow has, at a minimum, a responsi- have discovered the dual bene- the world is better for it. Perhaps be at fault. Perhaps the cyclist bility to keep their eyes open fits of exercise and transporta- that driver will now look out for was somehow invisible. Why is and their vehicle under control. tion that cycling provides. We bicyclists a little more, and per- this? Should a 4,000 pound vehi- Perhaps there is a different level move fast enough to cover vast haps down the road an accident cle lend someone more credibili- of accountability expected, and distances at a pace slow enough may be prevented. Making the ty than a 25 pound vehicle? The respect given, to bicyclists to see some of the details of our world safer and better for operators of both vehicles are because no license is required to surroundings. We can eat what- cyclists is what bicycle advocacy people. Motorists must be held drive a bicycle. ever we want and not gain is all about. accountable in accidents where Perhaps bicycling is under- weight. Our vehicle generates no And, of course, always wave they are clearly at fault. Part of respected because people feel it's pollution, inflicts very little wear to policemen. And, hey, let's be the solution is to educate police a means of transportation they and tear on our road system and careful out there. officers that bicyclists are vehi- outgrow upon being promoted to requires very little space to park cle drivers with the same rights Chris Quann is the chair of the driving cars. Perhaps it's because compared to a car. I could go on Salt Lake City Bicycle Advisory and responsibilities as motorists. when a motorist sees us on bicy- an on about how bicycles are Committee and a Cat. 3 Racer. 4 cycling utah.com MARCH 2001

COACH’S CORNER Coach’s Corner Question and Answer Next month we will try to Train for the Salt Lake Century in 10 Weeks answer questions you may have about training, nutrition, etc. We will alternate articles and By J.R. Smith and foot level there Training Time (in hours): training questions in The should be an approximate Coach’s Corner. Please send Bike Fit: 25-30 degree angle bend your questions to consultjr@ Your bike needs to fit you prop- in the knee. Saddle Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Total aol.com or fax to (801) 263- erly before attempting a century should be level. 1010. The subject heading or any other ride. The best place Saddle fore/aft position: 1 0.5 0.75 Off 1.0 1.0 2.0 Off 5.25 should be Cycling Utah to get properly fit is with a pro- At the 3 o’clock pedal Coaches Question. You must fessional who does bike fits or a position (parallel to the 2 0.5 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.0 2.5 Off 7.0 include your name and phone bike shop with the expertise to ground) drop a plumb number in case a referral needs properly fit you. Listed below line (string with a weight 3 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.0 3.0 Off 8.0 to be made to an appropriate are general guidelines for a attached) from the tibial professional. If your question proper fit: tuberosity ( small bump 4 1.5 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.5 3.5 Off 10.0 is used in Cycling Utah your Standover height Ð approx. 4 on the front side of the name will be published with cm. Clearance between crotch shin bone , just below the the question unless you specifi- 5 0.5 1.0 Off 1.0 1.0 2.0 Off 5.5 and top tube on level surface. kneecap, where the ten- cally request it not be. Note: This will not be applicable don from the quadricep with sloping top tube frames. attaches to the skin) 6 0.75 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.0 2.5 Off 7.75 Zabriskie to Ride Cleat position: Cleat setup for toward the pedal. When average size foot (size 8-9) is the plumb line intersects 7 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.5 1.0 3.5 Off 9.5 for U.S. Postal that ball of foot (Distal head of the center of the spindle Salt Lake City's Dave metatarsal bone) is over the cen- the fore aft position is 8 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.5 4.5 Off 11.0 Zabriskie joins Lance ter of pedal spindle. set. Armstrong and former Utahn Levi Leipheimer on the U.S. Seat height: When pedal is at Handlebar height: 9 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.5 1.5 5.5 Off 12.5 the bottom of the pedal stroke Approximately 5 Ð 8 cm. Postal Pro Cycling Team for 2001. Zabriskie, the youngest below the top of the seat. 10 1.0 1.5 1.5 Off 0.5 Century Stem length: While on member of the team at 22, is a -Coaching- the trainer place hands in former Junior and Espoir the drop position on the handle- inch behind the handlebars. ries 2-3 hours before the ride. National time trial champion. In Road/Mtn/Recreational bars and look straight down. If You should also be drinking an 2000, Zabriskie added a second J.R. Smith the stem length is correct it Note: The above is only an electro-glucose replacement car- place overall in the Redlands USA Cycling Elite Coach should block out the front hub. approximation and a proper fit bohydrate drink during the ride Classic stage race and a victory Coaching, Another method is put your should be done professionally. (a minimum of 12 oz. per hour). in the Espoir category in the Grand Prix des Nations time Bike Fit,PowerTesting, hands on the hoods and look for- Costs usually range from $30- Also eat a Clif bar or similar trial to his palmares. Body Composition Analysis ward on an approximate 45 $50. energy bar during the ride. degree angle. Have someone The above schedule should 801-944-2456 hold a plumb line at the tip of Nutrition: allow you to complete a century Think Tomorrow, [email protected] your nose. The plumb line Proper caloric loading and intake with strength to spare as long as should pass approximately one during the ride is critical. You you have a mechanically sound Wear your helmet should eat a healthy meal of bike that fits properly and pro- today approximately 1000-1500 calo- vided you use proper nutrition.

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TRAIL OF THE MONTH St. George’s Church Rocks Trail - Quick Fix For Slickrock Cravings

By Gregg Bromka rock ledges and brush or by bur- rowing beneath the sand where If you crave slickrock, then temperatures are more constant. you'll get a quick fix on Church Tortoise populations have Rocks. Once you start the loop been victimized to a large extent section, the route is nearly all by livestock grazing, and in cer- rock, whether open expanses or tain areas tortoise densities have broken ledges. And it's a known declined at alarming rates. fact that riding any type of slick- Immediately north of St. George, rock is better than riding no the desert tortoise finds its home slickrock when in the desert. amidst prime undeveloped real You won't find solitude on estate. The Red Cliffs Desert Church Rocks because the entire Reserve was established in 1996 route is within earshot of to help protect the desert tortoise Interstate 15. Sure the paved and other unique and threatened four-laner is intrusive, but the wildlife and to provide open highway actually lends to the space for the people of ride's intrigue. Early on, you Washington County. The desert pedal under the freeway, not via tortoise has effectively survived a lofty bridged underpass, but 100 million years of adverse through a football field-long conditions and wants little more drain pipe. When you enter the than to be left alone so that it tunnel you might think, "this is may continue its deliberate dumb," but half-way through it existence. gets damn spooky when you're Finding the trail: From St. front tire disappears from sight George, take St. George and frantically strip off your View from the Church Rock Trail Photo by Gregg Bromka Boulevard east to Red Cliff sunglasses. You'll pray that the Drive (Exit 8 off Interstate 15). roof doesn't cave in or that all of out if you're an optimist, what the ridge you just rode atop. Turn left and travel 3 miles on St. George doesn't flush the toi- Technical difficulty: little daylight that had filtered in Cross the sand, sage, and Red Cliff Drive to Washington. let at once. Moderately high. Slickrock sec- from the tunnel's ends has all but rock slabs on the low, sloping Continue east on Telegraph Once you're out on the loop, tions are always a test of your dissipated and you are biking by terrace. As Grapevine Pass Wash Street for 2.5 miles; then turn you can turn your back on the bike handling skills. Sandy sec- brail. Gradually, the end of the nears, ignore a path forking left left on a gravel road marked by streaming traffic and be charmed tions can also have loose rocks. tunnel approaches and you exit and follow the rows of purpose- a cattle guard at the top of the by the terraced sandstones back- Elevation changes: The loop to the blinding light of day. fully placed pebbles and rocks; hill on Washington Black Ridge. dropped by the Pine Valley wanders between 3,200 feet and The next half mile to the loop then retrace you tracks down the (Watch for oncoming traffic ris- Mountains and by the ever-pre- 3,400 with an elevation gain of is tough to follow. Basically, wash through the spooky drain ing over the blind hill.) Take the sent temples of Zion National about 400 feet. cross Grapevine Pass Wash (usu- pipe. gravel road 1 mile north to a Y Park on the eastern skyline. ally dry), then ride parallel to it The Mojave tortoise, com- junction and park on the ridge. This route enters the Red Notes on the trail: This route to a slickrock ramp and bend monly called the desert tortoise Cliffs Desert Reserve, which enters the Red Cliffs Desert right. Curve left after a few hun- and scientifically Gopherus Excerpted from Mountain Biking serves as protected habitat of the Reserve, so it is imperative that dred feet and climb around the agassizzi, is one of many tena- Utah(revised 2nd Edition, 1999) threatened desert tortoise. you stay on route. From the left/west side of a prominent cious reptiles that has survived Spying one of the slow-moving parking area atop Washington sandstone dome then up its the earth's evolution since the "She who succeeds in gaining lumps is rare, but you should be Black Ridge, take the left fork backside. Just follow the painted age of dinosaurs. 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end of the Mercury Tour's four- A More “Personal” Club - Bike Shorts year corporate sponsorship con- By Women, For Women tracts. NORBA has been unable New Sponsor for to secure sponsorship in time to Utah Premier plan or execute the event in As a woman-cyclist or them, the WWCC, caters specifi- competitors. These numbers Salt Lake City (February 15, 2001 at the expectation level set cyclist-in-the-making, you may cally to women. WWCC is bode well for the growth of 2001) - When the first RMR by the successful Mercury Tour. have experienced a difficult time unique because it offers an women’s racing in Utah, one of crit unofficially opens the Utah The August 31 deadline for in finding a comfortable place to opportunity for women to learn the club’s missions. Local road racing season in mid- placement on the Union Cycliste start or peers with whom to pur- about fitness, technical (and women’s racing has been on the March, the cycling team former- Internationale (UCI) race calen- sue your upswing ly known as Utah Premier will dar was also a factor. cycling ambi- over the last be sporting a new look and a tions along the few years fortified roster. New Moon Bike Courses offer Wasatch Front. SWC (“Several Women Cyclists”) seeking more often with Media, a Utah-based brand strat- Street Smarts and The two year- women cyclists to join in pedaling interludes on a reg- field sizes of egy, e-Business and web devel- Road Skills old Wasatch ular basis - must be chatty, friendly, and willing to spin. a dozen opment company will take over All inquiries welcome. The University of Utah Women’s women or as primary sponsor of the com- Lifelong Learning program is Cycling Club more. Utah petitive team. The club, which offering two new bicycle cours- (WWCC) was Premier, will continue to be called Utah es in April. The first course, created to change that. Several not-so-technical) aspects of Bingham’s, and Goldy’s of Premier, was formed in the late "Street Smart Cycling", is based of the team’s founders were cycling, and competition from Idaho help provide balanced ‘70’s and is the oldest racing on the nationally recognized members of Team Nissan when other women. competition. club in the state. It is now 60 Bike Ed program from the it was a women-only club in WWCC’s model of a nurtur- There are two bi-monthly members strong. In addition to League of American Bicyclists. 1999. Team Nissan helped get ing, supportive, and reputable WWCC clinics scheduled for New Moon Media’s graphics, It will include the Road I course the women's race scene rolling, women's cycling club has fueled 2001. The first clinic, April 14th the team will also carry the curriculum with supplementary but like many clubs it only last- the growth of the club to over 20 and April 28th, focuses on build- logos of Salt Lake Pizza & material on bike commuting. ed a couple of seasons. Of the members this year ranging from ing road racing skills and tactics Pasta/Fiddler’s Elbow, ProTel Goals of the course include 30+ clubs in Utah, only one of recreational riders to seasoned and will incorporate on-the-bike Networks and Nate Wade developing the skills required training. This clinic is open to Subaru. for sharing the road with all women interested in learning The New Moon Media motorists, handling intersections about racing road bikes. The Cycling Team will pick up safely, and avoiding and dealing second clinic, May 14th and where Saturn left off last fall, with emergency situations on May 21st, will focus on roadside fielding a competitive elite the road. The course includes maintenance, fitness, and men’s team that includes Mark classroom discussion, parking cycling skills for beginning and Schafer, Steve Lewis, Christian lot skills drills, and supervised intermediate cyclists. For more Johnson, John Iltis and Mike riding. information about these clinics Peterson, along with the addi- The second course, or the WWCC, please visit tion of a new elite group of "Thursday Roadies" will be for WWCC’s website at www.wwc- women riders; Laura Howat, athletic road riders who want to cutah.org or call Spin Cycle in Christine Iltis, Laurie Humbert. learn the skills of riding in a Salt Lake City at 277-2626. The core of experienced elite paceline, drafting, cornering, riders will provide support and and the basics of training for mentoring for a roster Juniors, cycling. This course is ideal for Masters, and up and coming rac- the rider interested in discover- Buccambuso to ers. For more information, see ing the joys of road riding, rid- utahpremier.com. Jelly Belly ing their first century, joining a Brad Buccambuso of Logan MERCURY TOUR bike club, or even moving into will ride for the second-year, CANCELLED FOR 2001 bike racing. Come with your California-based pro road team bike and prepared to ride for 60- Colorado Springs, Colo. (Jan. -90 minutes each night. For Jelly Belly. The team boasts 18, 2001) - The National Off- 1999 US PRO overall tour win- more information, call 801-581- Road Bicycle Association 6463 or see ner Eddy Gragus and is coached (NORBA) announced Thursday by Danny Van Haute. They will www.cvrti.utah.edu/~macleod/ that the Mercury Tour will not bike/safety/bikeed/ focus on National Racing take place in 2001. Calendar events. The year 2000 marked the It’s all about the challenge.

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Route 211 Guerini, Roll, Dogs Found on Road to L’Alpe d’Huez

By Greg Overton industry rumors and half truths. from Orem, packed with enough Tour, possibly the biggest day of there who were afraid he would If a deadline is approaching (or supplies to stay out there the his career. A race fan so wanted give all fans a bad name. Well, it must be spring again. passed), there may have to be a whole time. Maybe some of you to stand on Route 211, and cap- That was on L'Alpe D'Huez, It's snowing outside, but it's a few outright untruths as well! in that area remember seeing ture Guerini's day on film for his Route 211 in the French Alps, "wet" snow, so it must be spring. There will come the oft -threat- him with his longish white hair photo album back at the hut, that and the name of a popular model Ah, besides, we need the mois- ened DeRosa story, maybe even and beard, no helmet, jeans, he stepped into the Italian's path of Greg LeMond bicycle. And ture, right? That's what I always a little mountain bike stuff - a bit unbuttoned flannel shirt (if it and froze deer-like until the very those are some of the things that hear the folks saying who've here and there about the Tom was warm), and boots. Riding moment that the rider tried to will be falling from my rattling seen many more springs than I Ritcheys and Scott Nicols of the his GT Zaskar with full racks negotiate around the fan. At pre- head to my slowly ticking key- have anyway. world. Heck maybe even a little and racks full, steering damper cisely that moment, the fan board each time someone yells I say what we need is a bar- on Josh Bender, pivot designs installed to help in case the moved in the same direction and about a deadline Yesterday! for rage of 90-degree, blazing-sun, and rear travel. Hopefully there weight shifted quickly, and a six body checked the Italian climber the next few months. I hope it'll road tar-melting, see you in a will be something along the way pack of, uh, his version of a to the tarmac. After what I'm be as much fun for anyone out few hours 'Honey, I'm going for for anyone bored enough to take recovery drink tied to the han- sure was a "Lesson in Italian in there as it will be for me, and I a ride', days. Another reason I a look. dlebar for easy access (even if it Twenty Words or Less", Guerini hope all my classic bike buddies know it's spring is that someone Route 211 will include stories wasn't warm). More about him was able to remount his bike and will find some relief that I still is busting my chops about a overheard and eavesdropped on Route 211. ascend to his victory. The fan managed to mention DeRosa, deadline. Haven't heard that about great races and feats of There's the race in Baja, was removed to the ditch beside Greg LeMond and the Tour de song for a while - at least since super human strength. Like the Mexico, called the Tour of Baja Route 211 by the other fans France! October. Nevertheless, welcome fact that from the time he was a where one particular stage had back to another year of Cycling child, Greg LeMond had the use one particular dog run out in Utah and cycling in and around of only one kidney. Which front of the peloton, shooting Utah! means that after taking on buck- fear into every racer as they This piece of otherwise shot in '86, he went on to win approached. Dogs can't be trust- Southern Utah empty page has been filled in the two Tours de France and one ed in this situation as they are past by a monthly feature called World Championship with the not familiar with the classic National Parks Tour Classic Corner. We had a blast use of only one kidney and one European concepts of road rac- chatting each month about The lung, as well as the added weight ing etiquette that specify September 9-16, 2001 Good Old Days, and The Good of lead pellets imbedded in his absolutely no dogs on the Old Bikes, and The Good Old body. Just think if those were course. However, the Tour of 7 days & 6 nights in beautiful Southern Utah Components and The Good Old titanium dude! And as a bonus, Baja is not in Europe, and the Zions and Bryce Canyons National Parks and Racers. I still feel the same way he defeated Laurent Fignon. Or road racing etiquette of Baja, Cedar Breaks National Monument about all that stuff, but got the the story of Bob Roll jumping Mexico, clearly states that a par- Gear Transport, SAG support, Camping and Park ultimatum, er, idea to change the into the front yard of a picnick- ticular dog on the course in front act for this year's edition of ing French family to empty his of the peloton may fall victim to fees. Continental Breakfasts and 3 dinners. Cycling Utah. So the angle is body's cargo hold, and borrow- an armed race official on a Rated One Of The Nations Best For the Price! different, or shall I say "artistic ing a napkin, during a stage of motorcycle leading said peloton. $170.00 direction" is different now, and the Tour. Okay, maybe that's not The race official was a deadeye we've changed the name to super human, or even great. 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I don't mean he would Why, just a couple years ago, the Register online at: www.bbtc.net rider's wish list for a climb. drive out somewhere and park Italian Guerini was on his way Think about it. It will show up an RV. No, he RODE his bike to a glorious stage win in the later in this story. On Route 211, we will dis- cuss all kinds of cycling stuff from classic related items, new products and changes, to bike

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ROAD PREVIEW Tarheads Rejoice!

By David R. Ward three of Utah’s most beautiful Publisher parks, Zion National Park, Bryce Every year cycling utah has National Canyon, and Cedar run a road season preview. Breaks National Monument. When we first started publishing While BBTC may be the in 1993, writing the preview was biggest player in touring, there an easy task. It was possible to are many other exciting road list and comment on virtually events. The first major century every event. is the Cycle Salt Lake Century Fortunately, that task is no Ride set for May 19. This event, longer an easy one. The number a ride from Salt Lake to and quality of events has Antelope Island and back, annu- increased each year to the point ally draws one of Utah’s biggest that a road enthusiast has a crowds of the year with over 700 bountiful menu of options from riders. which to plan an exciting and The MS 150 Bike Tour, a 2- satisfying cycling season. day event on June 23-24, also While it is no longer possible has its setting in the beautiful to mention every event, what Cache Valley. This is an oppor- follows is an attempt to highlight tunity to participate in a scenic The Rocky Mountain Raceway Criterium Series gets underway March 3 at 12 Noon. It’s events illustrating thevariety of and relaxing tour while raising a great place to learn to road race with a new recreation flite. Photo: Dave Iltis money for a good cause. choices. A complete and up-to- warm and sunny Hurricane near The season closes May 12 and October 6 are the date listing of cycling events can St. George. These two races with three big events. dates for the Yellowstone Spring be found in each issue of cycling give an early indication of the First is the popular 3- and Fall Cycling Tours 2001. utah and at cyclingutah.com. racers’ fitness and who to watch day Platte Bridge These two events set in and for during the coming road rac- Station Stage Race in around Yellowstone Park are two TOURING 2001 ing season. Casper, Wyoming on of the my favorites, and are the Highlighting June are the September 1-3. Next is bookends for the touring season. The best source for touring High Uintas Classic on the 16- the LOTOJA Classic, a The Spring Tour is highlighted events is the Bonneville Bicycle 17 and the Utah Summer Games challenging and by the Lakeside Ride which in Touring Club (BBTC). BBTC on the 21-23. Always challeng- exhausting 203 mile, its course rolls alongside has organized weekly rides ing, the High Uintas road race one-day race from Hebgen, Quake and Henry’s throughout the cycling season. begins in Kamas, Utah and, Logan, Utah to Jackson, Lakes, while the Fall Tour Visit their website at weather permitting, takes the Wyoming. Finally, the includes a ride from West www.bbtc.net to find informa- racers over the backbone of the 50+ seniors wind up the Yellowstone through the Park to tion on these rides. High Uintas at 10,900 feet season at the Huntsman Old Faithful, with a shuttle back In addition to their weekly before descending for the long World Senior Games in for those who do not want to do rides, BBTC organizes three run into Evanston. Meanwhile, St. George, Utah. the round trip. major touring events. The Little the Utah Summer Games always For those who follow Red Riding Hood Metric provide an enjoyable racing women’s racing, the RACING 2001 Century in Cache Valley, Utah experience in the environs of world-class Hewlett scheduled for June 2 is one of Cedar City. Packard Women’s Most of the races in Utah and only two women-only metric The fast and exciting Twilight Challenge will take to the surrounding area are part of centuries in the United States. Criterium will again take place the roads of Idaho June the Utah Cycling Association’s Next is a late summer favorite, on the streets of Boise, Idaho on 13-24. This is a great (UCA) Points Series. A com- the Utah Lake Century Epic July 28. In August, you can suf- opportunity to observe plete listing of these races can be Ride (ULCER) set for August 18 fer or, if you prefer, watch others the best women racers found at www.utahcyclingassoci- which circles around Utah Lake. suffer as they thrash themselves in the world battle in a Joel Kath Cranks up the ‘Cross at ation.com. BBTC’s biggest undertaking on the steep climbs to the grueling stage race. Soldier Hollow Photo by Kim Morris Leading off the season are the of the year is the Southern Utah Snowbird Ski Resort above Salt Antelope Island Road Race near Parks Tour, September 9-15. Lake. The Snowbird Hill Climb Ogden, Utah on April 7, and the This multi-day event takes the is scheduled for August 25. limited field of 60 riders through Chums Classic on April 21-22 in

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MOUNTAIN PREVIEW Let Them Eat Dirt!

By Robert Truelsen ones. The Showdown at Five Executive Editor Mile Pass returns for 2001 with With snow flying in many a new sponsor aboard. Aardvark parts of Utah, it's hard to imag- Cycles now sponsors the event. ine that the mountain bike sea- The Utah Summer Games son has begun. As you read this, mountain bike event on June 16 racers launched the season at the joins the series in 2001. This Red Rock Desert Rampage in St. event has been a popular event George March 3. Let the games for experienced and novice rac- begin. ers. Affiliation with the As in years past, the 2001 Intermountain Cup Series should mountain bike racing season is bring more interest in the Cedar defined by the 11-race City venue. Intermountain Cup Series. Series Powder Mountain will be the promoter Ed Chauner has once site of the Pedal Powder event again tweaked the series to keep on July 28. Powder Mountain entered the racing scene in 2000 the racing fresh. The big change Singletrack at Powder Mountain Photo by Robert Truelsen for 2001 is the elimination of as the sight of the inaugural 8 NORBA licenses for racers. Hours of Ogden at Powder Moab. This is a great opportuni- Deer Valley. Date is yet to be competitive drive? Prepare your- Now you really don't have a rea- Mountain. This area provides ty for racers to compete against announced. Promoter Ron self for the Huntsman World son NOT to race your mountain racers with a very challenging some of the best national riders Lindley also designs the courses Senior Games October 15-17. bike. In addition, for the fourth course at elevation with serious from Durango and elsewhere in and rest assured that the course Four events: hill climb, down- year in a row, registration fees climbing. Colorado who use this race as will be worthy of a state champi- hill, cross-country and a festival will remain the same. New cate- The Series once again con- training prior to the national onship. Be prepared for the ulti- to boot. gories have been added to cludes with the Wolverine Ridge series. If your early season train- mate challenge. For the extreme crowd of include Women 35+ and finale in the Uintah Mountains ing isn't what you had hoped for, endurance racing, there's the 24 Clydesdales at 210 pounds. outside of Evanston, Wyo. on the Tour of Canyonlands is a Notables Hours of Moab October 13. For our neighbors to the August 18. See Cycling Utah's great race for spectators. If endurance racing is your Team and individual classes and north, Ron Dillon is still doing Calendar of Events both in print The best of the best return to bag, there is the Brian Head Epic some of the most creative team his "unplugged" Wild Rockies and on the web for the complete Deer Valley June 28 - July 1 for 100 July 8. This race is a qualifi- names we've seen. Don't forget Series with its 10 races in Idaho listings of the Intermountain Cup the NORBA National er for the 2001 World Solo your flashlight. and Nevada including the Series events. Championships Series Race #3. Championships. Barking Spider in Nampa, ID, This NCS race provides locals a Then on August 25, the 8 or 4 Festivals and the Bordertown Challenge in Weekly series great opportunity to compete Hours of Ogden at Powder For the family or non-com- Oasis, NV. His events continue Cyclocross czar and promoter against the nation in this "big- Mountain returns for its soph- petitive types, mountain bike to attract hundreds of competi- Matt Ohran brings back the time" event. But this event is not more year. Will a Sport class festivals provide great riding tors at the more popular venues. Canyon Park Mountain Bike just for racers. It's a great oppor- rider win again this year? experiences. Now this is what Quite an assortment from Series in Provo Canyon. The tunity to have a great hike to Monticello hosts the Blue it's all about, isn't it? which to pick and choose. See series begins in April and contin- watch the action on the course, Mountain Bike Chase on July Bike Fest 2001 will be held our print and web edition calen- ues through August . This series get some great photos and just 14. Never been to Monticello? in St. George March 31 - April dar for all the events in our provides a great means of mid- have a great time at this profes- Then make 2001 the year you 1. There will be rides, competi- region. week training and overall fitness. sional event. visit. tions, contests and clinics. The official end to the moun- Like to climb hills? Then Your participation in the Intermountain Cup Classics tain bike racing season for many mark August 26 on your calen- Antelope Island Buffalo Bike Many familiar faces return Utah's classic mountain bike racers is the Deer Valley Rally, dar for the Widowmaker Hill Ride April 21 helps fund trail the official Utah State Mountain Climb at Snowbird Resort. for 2001 and a couple of new race, the Tour of Canyonlands, Continued on Page 12 returns to the red rock country of Bike Championships held at Over 50 but still have the 10 cyclingutah.com March 2001

The Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory cycling utah Mountain Bike Tours Committee, the leading bicycle advocacy group in Salt Lake March 31 - April 1 — Bike Fest and Utah, wants to encourage 2001, A Mountain all cyclists to participate. There Biking Festival are monthly meetings on the CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS for the Entire second Wednesday of every Family, rides, month at 5 p.m. in the City & competitions, contests, clin- County Building, Rm. 326 or ics, St. George, UT, (435) 674- 335, 451 South State Street. July 14 — Blue Mountain Bike 1402 For details, visit the Cycling Bicycle Calendar of Events Motocross Chase, 25 mile race, April 14 — Antelope Island Utah web site is sponsored by Monticello City Recreation, Buffalo Bike Tour, (801) 272- (www.cyclingutah.com) or call Monticello, UT, (435) 587-2029 1302 after 5 p.m. the Mayor’s office at 535-7738 or Chris at 486-9002. Harbor Bay BMX — (801) 253- August 1,8,15,22,29 — Canyon April 26-29 — Fruita Fat Tire Park Mountain Bike Series, 3065. Festival, Fruita, CO, (800)873- Provo Canyon, (801) 322-3788 3068 Rad Canyon BMX — (801) 964- August 18 — Wolverine Ridge 6502. May 18-20 — San Rafael Swell XC Race, Intermountain Cup Mountain Bike Festival, 14th Cycling #11, Evanston, WY - Paul Annual, Emery County, 435- Salt Lake City • Sunset Knopf, 307-783-6470 381-5620 313-1239 Events Layton • Ogden August 25 — 8 or 4 Hours of October 17-21 — Canyonlands Ogden, Powder Moun- May 13 — Utah Premier Sandy • Midvale • Provo Fat Tire Festival. Group rides, Criterium, (801) 553-1065 General Info tain,801-479-5015 bicycle DemoExpo, fun com- Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory August 26 — Widowmaker Hill petitions, evening entertain- May 20 — 5 Man Team Time Committee (MBAC) meeting. Climb 10 AM, Snowbird ment. Moab City Park. (801) Trial, (801) 944-8488 Second Wednesday every April 21-22 — Tour of Resort, (801)583-6281 375-3231 May 26-27 — Snake River month 5 p.m. at the Salt Lake Canyonlands, Moab, UT, (303) September ? — Deer Valley Stage Race, (208) 465-6491 City/County Bldg, 451 S. 432-1519 Rally, Utah State Mountain State, Room 326. (801) 535- June 5,12,19,26 — RMR Crit Bike Championships, Deer 7738 or (801) 486-9002. May 2,9,16,23,30 — Canyon Road Racing Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944- Park Mountain Bike Series, Valley, (801) 375-3231 8488 Volunteer to help build the Provo Canyon, (801) 322-3788 October 15-17 — Huntsman General Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) June 6,13,20,27 — DMV Crit World Senior Games. Must be 485-6975 or visit www.bon- May 5 — Aardvark's Series, Every Wednesday, Salt 50 years or older. Four events: Info neville-trail.org. Showdown at Five Mile Pass, Lake, (801) 944-8488 Intermountain Cup #3, Lehi, hill climb, time trial, criterium Utah Road June 14,28 — Salt Air TT Series, March — Burgers for Bikes, Bikes UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942- and road race. 800-562-1268 Racing - USCF, Every other Thurs, (801) 944- for Kids, Donate a Bike get a 3498 or [email protected] Utah Cycling Association - burger!, Boise, ID, (208) 343- 8488 May 26-27 — Bordertown October 13 — 24 Hours of Dirk Cowley, (801) 944-8488 3782 June 2-3 — Cache Classic, Challenge, Wild Rockies Moab, (304) 259-5533 USA Cycling, Mountain Region March 17 — Sports Am 9th Logan, UT, (435) 752-5131 Series#3, Oasis, NV, (208) 342- October ? — Moab Rim Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, Annual Bike Swap and Show, 3910 Downhill, (801) 375-3231 WY,SD), Rogene Killen, (970) June 10 — Utah State Road Expo Mart, 200 S. 230 W., SLC, Race Championships, (801) June 2 — Buffalo Challenge, 587-4447. 583-6281 944-8488 mountain bike race or Weekend Group Rides — May 4-5 — GOTS, Bike and biathalon, Antelope Island, Regional Races Saturday and Sunday, 10 am June 16-17 — High Uintas Outdoor Toy Swap,Wild Rose, 801-626-7967 April 22 — Barking Spider,Wild meet at 9th and 9th in Salt Classic Stage Race, Kamas, 702 3rd Ave, (801) 533-8671 UT to Evanston, WY, 307-783- June 6,13,20,27 — Canyon Rockies Series #1, Nampa, ID, Lake City. 6458 or 800-328-9708 May 12 — Idaho Cycling Park Mountain Bike Series, (208) 342-3910 Enthusiasts/ISU Outdoor Provo Canyon, (801) 322-3788 April 28 — The Vegetarian MTB Utah Road Races June 21-23 — Utah Summer Program Bike and Outdoor Games, Cedar City,(435) 865- June 9 — Spin Cycle Pedalfest Race, Spirit of the Rockies Equipment Swap, Idaho State March 3,10,17,24,31 — RMR 8421, (800) FOR-UTAH XC, Intermountain Cup #4, Mountain Bike Race Series #1, Crit Series, Salt Lake, (801) Univ. campus, Pocatello, ID, Fruita, CO, (970) 858-7220 July 3,10,17,24,31 — RMR Crit (208) 282-2503 Deer Valley, UT - Ed Chauner, 944-8488 (Saturdays in 801-942-3498 May 12 — Lava Rama,Wild March, Tuesdays starting April Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944- May 14,21 — Women's Basic 8488 June 16 — Utah Summer Rockies Series #2, Lava Hot 4) Cycling Clinics, mainte- Springs, ID (208) 342-3910 July 4,11,18,25 — DMV Crit nance, fitness, bike handling, Games,Intermountain Cup April 3,10,17,24 — RMR Crit #4.5, Cedar City, (435)865- May 26-27 — Bordertown Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944- Series, Every Wednesday, Salt SLC, (801) 944-2456 or (801) Lake, (801) 944-8488 355-4376 8421, (800)FOR-UTAH, (435) Challenge, Wild Rockies 8488 586-2770 Series#3, Oasis, NV, (208) 342- July 12,26 — Salt Air TT Series, July ? — Boise Bike Festival, April 4,11,18,25 — DMV Crit June 23 — Snowbird Mountain 3910 Series, Every Wednesday, Salt Every other Thurs, (801) 944- booths, safety displays, raffles, 8488 and vendors for all to enjoy Bout,Intermountain Cup #5 May 26-28 — Iron Horse Bicycle Lake, (801) 944-8488 14th Annual, Snowbird, Classic, Road and Mountain April 5,19 — Salt Air TT Series, July 7 — Sugarhouse Crit, (801)942-3498 Events, Durango, Every other Thurs, (801) 944- Sugarhouse Park, (801) 232- Mountain June 28 - July 1 — NORBA CO,(970)259-4621 8488 9756 National Championships June 2 — Revenge of the April 7 — Antelope Isle RR, July 8 — UVCC Crit, Utah Series Race #3, Deer Valley, Bike Singletrack, Wild Rockies (801) 392-4019 County, (435) 649-4641 Utah,909-866-4565 Series #4, Twin Falls, ID, (208) April 14,28 — Women's Road July 14-15 — Gate City Grind Racing July 4,11,18,25 — Canyon Park 342-3910 Racing Cycling Clinics, racing Stage Race, (208) 282-2503 or General Mountain Bike Series, Provo June 16-17 — Idaho City skills and tactics, SLC, (801) (208) 652-3532 Info Canyon, (801) 322-3788 Excellent Adventure, Wild 944-2456 or (801) 355-4376 July 21 — Up the Dam Hill Road Intermountain Cup information July 7 — Brian Header, Rockies Series #5, Idaho City, April 21 — Earth Day Pedal Race, Hyrum, UT (435) 752- (Utah) (801) 942-3498. Intermountain Cup #6, Brian ID, (208) 342-3910 Cup, 10:00 AM, City Creek 5131 Head, UT, XC and DH - Clark July 7 — Galena Grinder, Wild Wild Rockies Unplugged Series Canyon, (801)583-6281 July 28 — Utah State Time Trial information (Idaho), (208) Krause,(435) 586-2770 Rockies Series #6, Sun Valley, April 21-22 — 11th Annual Championships, (801) 944- 342-3910. July 8 — Brianhead Epic 100, ID, (208) 342-3910 Chums Classic,3 stages, 2 8488 qualifier for the 2001 World USA Cycling, Mountain July 14-15 — Bogus Bomber, days, Hurricane, UT, (801) 392- Solo Championships, Brian Wild Rockies Series #7, Boise, August 7,14,21,28 — RMR Crit Region,(UT,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD, 4019 Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944- Rogene Killen, (970) 587-4447. Head, (909) 866-4565 ID, (208) 342-3910 April 29 — Up and Over Time 8488 July 8 — Canyon to Canyon August 4 — White Knob Trial,10 miles of fun!,(801) 278- Pedal Cup, East Canyon August 1,8,15,22,29 — DMV Challenge, Wild Rockies 6820 Utah Races Resort, (801)583-6281 Series #8, Mackay, ID, (208) Crit Series, Every Wednesday, May 1,8,15,22,29 — RMR Crit Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 March 3 — The Red Rock July 14 — Chris Allaire 342-3910 Series, Salt Lake, 944-8488 Desert Rampage, Memorial, Intermountain Cup August 11 — Taming the August 2,16,30 — Salt Air TT Intermountain Cup #1, St. #7, Solitude, UT, XC - Ed Tetons, Intermountain Cup May 2,9,16,23,30 — DMV Crit Series, Every other Thurs, (801) George, UT, XC - Kayleen Chauner, 801-942-3498 #10, Jackson Hole Mtn. Resort, Series, Every Wednesday, Salt 944-8488 Ames, 435-245-6950 Lake, 944-8488 July 21 — Canyon Bicycles' WY, XC - Ed Chauner, (801) August 4 — Davis Crit, Davis March 31 — Bike Fest 2001, Draper Dash, Intermountain 942-3498 May 3,10,24 — Salt Air TT Series, County Technical Center, Intermountain Cup #2, St. Cup #8, Draper, UT, XC - Ed August 18-19 — Pomerelle Every other Thurs, 944-8488 (801) 944-8488 George, XC - Rees Weaver, Chauner, 801-942-3498 Peaks, Wild Rockies Series #9, August 5 — 2 Man Team Time 435-634-2201 May 6 — East Canyon Road July 28 — Pedal Powder, Albion, ID, (208) 342-3910 Race, 11 AM, East Canyon Trial, (801) 944-8488 April 4,11,18,25 — Canyon Park Intermountain Cup #9, September 1-2 — Brundage Resort, (801)583-6281 August 25 — Snowbird Hill Mountain Bike Series, Provo Powder Mountain, Bike Festival, Wild Rockies Climb, 7:30 AM, 10.2 Miles Canyon, (801) 322-3788 May 12 — RMCC Rhodes (801) 479-5015 Series #10, McCall, ID, (208) Criterium, Salt Lake City, (801) from Shopko on 9400 S. 2000 342-3910 E. to Snowbird, (801) 583-6281 March 2001 cyclingutah.com 11

September 1-3 — Platte Bridge National's,Spokane,WA,(509) 30, 66, or 100 mile options. August 12 — Treasure Valley One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Station Stage Race, 4 Stages, 455-7657 Benefits go to the Mayor's Century Ride, Boise, ID, (208) Across Nevada, following the Casper, WY,(307) 234-5330 July 14-15 — Gate City Grind Bicycle Advisory Committee 343-3782 Legendary Pony Express Trail September 4,11,18,25 — RMR Stage Race, (208) 282-2503 or for trail and bike advocacy August 12 — Les Boise Tour on U.S. Hwy. 50 - America's Crit Series, Salt Lake, (801) (208) 652-3532 projects in the Salt Lake Century Ride, Boise, ID, (208) Loneliest Road, 5 days of rid- 944-8488 region and to the American 343-3782 ing, 420 miles from Lake July 28 — Twilight Criterium, Cancer Society, (801) 479- Tahoe to Great Basin September 5,12,19,26 — DMV Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 4247 or (801) 486-9002. August 12-17 — Spuds 7, ride National Park, (800) 565-2704 Crit Series, Every Wednesday, July 29 — The Morning After across Idaho, Emmett to Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 June 2 — Little Red Riding Island Park, Cyclevents, (888) September 22 — Cycle For Life Criterium, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Hood, women-only ride, Benefit Ride, (801) 272-1302 September 6,20 — Salt Air TT 9130 733-9615. Cache Valley, (801) 272-1302 October 6 — Yellowstone Fall Series, Every other Thurs, (801) August 18 — Seaman's Gulch August 18 — ULCER, tour 944-8488 June 2 — Buffalo Challenge, around Utah Lake, (801) 886- Cycling Tour 2000, (406) 646- Time Trial, Boise, ID, (208) 343- mountain bike wellness ride, 7701 September 8 — Eureka RR, 3782 3272 Antelope Island, 801-626-7967 October ? — Tour Las Vegas - great road race through the August 25 — Hidden Springs August 19-24 — WYCYC XII, Tintic Mining District, Eureka, June 3 — America's Most ride across Wyoming, Ride of the Century, Las Time Trial, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Beautiful Bike Ride, 35, 72, 100 Vegas, Nevada, for the UT (801) 553-1065 3782 Pinedale to Buffalo, miles, benefit for the Cyclevents, (888) 733-9615. Leukemia Society of September 15 — LOTOJA, 203 September 15 — Bogus Basin Leukemia Society, Lake America's National Team in miles from Logan, UT to Hill Climb, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Tahoe, NV,(800) 565-2704 September 9-15 — Southern Training Fall fund raising pro- Jackson, WY, (801)627-6200 or Utah National Parks Tour,(801) 3782 June 23-24 — MS 150 Bike Tour, gram, 35, 50, 100 mile options, (800) 497-7335 596-8430 (800) 565-2704 September 27 — Table Rock Hill Benefits MS Society, Cache October 9-12 — Huntsman Climb, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Valley, (801)493-0113 September 15-16 — Idaho MS World Senior Games. Must be 3782 150 Bike Tour, Boise, ID, (208) 50 years or older. Four events: July 6 — Annual Antelope by 388-1998 hill climb, time trial, criterium Moonlight Bike Ride, 10:00 P.M. start, check-in begins at September 16-21 — WYCYC and road race. 800-562-1268 Fall Roundup, ride across or [email protected] Road Tours 8:30 p.m., Davis County Causeway, Antelope Island Wyoming, the kinder,gentler October 13 — City Creek Bike Weekly Rides State Park entrance This a version, Pinedale to Buffalo, Sprint. 5 1/2 mile climb up City popular non-competitive Cyclevents, 1-888-733-9615 Creek Canyon in Salt Lake Monday Ride — Wasatch ride, held at night during the September 16-22 — OATBRAN, City. For road or mountain Women's Cycling Club full-moon. Ride along the bikes, UCA Points Series Event. (WWCC) Weekly Ride: Great Salt Lake on the Davis (801) 583-6281. fun/easy ~1 hr. ride , 6 pm, County causeway and on to Spin Cycle, Antelope Island State Park. 4644 So. Views are spectacular, food is Regional Races Holladay delicious. Registration fee March 31-April 1 — Spring Blvd.. All wel- includes park entry,t-shirt and Mountain Omnium, Las come!, refreshments, 20 miles round Vegas, NV,(702) 228-9460 Kirsten, 355-4376. trip,Neka Roundy, Davis March 11 — Windy "Two- Saturday — House of Speed County Tourism, 801-451-3286 Person" Time Trial, Boise, ID, ride. 8 a.m. Fast paced. Call (208) 384-1832 on after Thursday to see if Road or Mountain. Meet at July 15-21 — Bicycle Idaho, March 18 — Slammer Road 1453 S. 2300 E. 582-1541 Melba to Ketchum to Melba, Race, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 (541) 385-5257 Tuesday evening ride — Tour of April 8 — Blacks Creek Road Heber Valley, 6 p.m., meet at August 4 — Tour of Marsh Race, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Heber Mountain Sports, 160 S. Creek Valley, fully supported April 12, 19, May 3, 10 — Snake Main, Heber, 32 miles, medi- ride, options of 25, 62, or 100 River Criterium Series, 7 p.m., um paced ride (435) 657- miles on the lonely roads that Nampa, (208) 465-6491 1950 traverse the lovely country between Pocatello and April 14, 21, 28, May 19 — Wed evening ride — Tour of Malad Pass, (208) 282-2673 Soldier Hollow ‘Cross Action Photo by Kim Morris Durance Spring Time Trial Heber Valley, 6 p.m., meet at Series, Ketchum, ID, (208) 726- Heber Mountain Sports, 160 S. 7693 Main, Heber, 32 miles, fast April 29 — Road Race Round paced ride (435) 657-1950 Three, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Thurs evening ride — Tour of May 22 — Idaho Cycling Heber Valley, 6 p.m., meet at Enthusiasts Criterium Series, Heber Mountain Sports, 160 S. 2001 Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at Main, Heber, 32 miles, slow (208) 282-2503 paced ride (435) 657-1950 SCHWINN BIKES May 26-27 — Snake River Regional Tours Omnium, Nampa, ID, (208) March 10-11 — 2-Day Road NOW IN STOCK! 465-6491 and Mountain Tour, Raise May 26-28 — Iron Horse Bicycle funds for the Lance Classic, Road and Mountain Armstrong Foundation, Events, Durango, CO, (970) Moab, (435) 259-2698 259-4621 April 7 — Cactus Hugger Road May 26-28 — Ecology Center Ride,St. George, (435) 635- Classic, 4 stages, $10,000 prize 5480 or (435) 635-5181 list, Missoula, MT, (406) 728- May 5-6 — The "X" Rides, 2 fun TUNE UP 5733 rides on and off Nevada's NOW! May 20 — Eagle Hills Circuit Extraterrestrial Highway, Race, Boise, ID, (208) 343-9130 Rachel, NV, near Area 51, BEAT THE (800) 565-2704 May 6 — Emmett-Roubaix RUSH! Road Race, Boise, ID, (208) May 12 — Great Salt Lake Bird 343-3782 Festival presents "Celebrating the flight of shorebirds and June 9 — Five Peaks, Ketchum, the human spirit" 2000 Fun ID, (208) 726-7693 Run/Walk Ride, start 7:00 Financing available June 12 — Idaho Cycling A.M., check-in 6:30 A.M., through R.C. Willey Enthusiasts Criterium Series, Antelope Island State Park, Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at Bikes will ride the new East Visit our new (208) 282-2503 June 13-24 — Side Road, and/or Mountain location: Hewlett Packard Women's View Trail, 11 miles round trip, Provo Challenge, Idaho, (208) 345- This non-competitive ride is in 7223 conjuction with Great Salt 187 West Center Lake Bird Festival, Davis 374-9890 June 23 — River Spirit Circuit www.binghamcyclery.com Race, Boise, (208) 343-3782 County FairPark in Farmington, Utah, Davis Salt Lake Layton Sunset June 26 — Idaho Cycling County Tourism, 801-451-3286 Enthusiasts Criterium Series, 1370 S. 2100 East 110 No. Main 2317 No. Main Pocatello, ID, Rob Van Kirk at May 12 — Yellowstone Spring 583-1940 546-3159 825-8632 (208) 282-2503 June 30 — Cycling Tour 2000, (406) 646- Ogden Sandy Idaho State Time Trial 7701 Midvale Championships, Bellevue, ID, May 19 — Cycle Salt Lake 3239 Washington Blvd. 707 E. Ft. 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2. Team #376 - Toxic Shock, 13 laps 16. Dirk Cowley,87 pts. cycling utah finishing at 12:49:45, Angie Cline, 17. Alex Rock,78 pts. Kerry Dalen, Kim Bear, Jeanette 18. Steven P. Lewis,72 pts. Brasher 19. Sebastian Blanco,64 pts. 3.Team #372 - Flower Power,11 laps 20. Brandon Firth,60 pts. finishing at 12:56:20, Barb Cline, 21. Jim Deschenes,51 pts. Pam Hanlon, Janice Greene, 22. Lou Gillbert,47 pts. RACERACE RESULTSRESULTS Lauren Sweezey 23. Kelly Ryan,36 pts. 24. Christian Johnson,35 pts. 24 Hours of Moab Race Results are Dan Wieland, Greg Keller, Kathleen MEN'S MASTERS 25. Matt Ohran,33 pts. Mountain Bike Team Relay Swart, Mark Emeis 1. Team #381 - South Beach 26. Wyatt Petersen,32 pts. October 14th & 15th, 2000 sponsored by Bombers/Return of Taint,17 laps fin- 27. Bryan Gillespie,23 pts. MEN'S SPORT ishing at 12:36:20, Paul Gotthelf, 27. Eric Jones,23 pts. COED PRO/AM 1. Team #338 - Zoom Splat, 18 laps Gary Plath, Jerry Mullihin, John 29. Jarom Zenger,19 pts. 1. Team #6 - Sobe/Headshok, 20 finishing at 12:50:10, Scott Harris, Armstrong 30. Jeremy Smith,10 pts. laps finishing at 1:05:42, Eric Jones, Justine Ochoa, Ben Wagenman, 2. Team #377 - Azimoto, 16 laps fin- 30. Ian A. Smith,10 pts. Shonny Vanlandingham, Peter Sean, McCourt ishing at 12:54:56, Seth Dawson, 32. Heinrich Deters,8 pts. 2. Team #331 - Wasatch, 18 laps fin- Swenson, Amber Neben Scott Lideen, John Schaefer, Rich 33. Joel Zenger,0 pts. 2. Team #7 - Cane Creek/Zeal, 19 ishing at 1:13:26, Matt Sutton, Line Bauer Dempsey, John Rogers, Zep 3. Team #379 - Old Home Boys, 15 laps finishing at 12:18:45, Gretchen Men's Category A Tittensor laps finishing at 12:01:50, Brent Reeves, Jay Henry, Michael 1. Linde T. Smith,272 pts. 3. Team #314 - Taint Misbehavin, 17 Petersen, Roger Gillespie, Nick Janelle, Willow Koerber 2. Lou Gillbert,218 pts. laps finishing at 12:09:40, Brent Van Reece, Steve Miller 3.Team #4 - Schwinn-Jamba Juice, 3. Kevin Radzinski,201 pts. 17 laps finishing at 12:17:43, Dave Bueren, Randy Blough, Kevin McCurdy, Dave Adam MEN'S JUNIORS 4. Logan Garey,177 pts. Chase, Matt Gersib, Leah Trapp, DOWNTOWN 5. Brent Peacock,174 pts. Danielle Heinrichs 4. Team #224 - Country Critters, 17 1. Team #383 - Dank, 15 laps finish- 156 E. 200 S. laps finishing at 12:14:02, Barney ing at 12:42:15, Alex Hagman, Mark 6. Chris Magerl,156 pts. 801-363-3727 Eaton, Fletcher Yaw, George Welgos, Jeff Anderson, Jesse 7. Andrew Lock,151 pts. MEN'S SOLO 7. Scott Ford,151 pts. 1.Team #62 - Wilson, Dawes, 15 laps SUGARHOUSE Espinoza, Denis O'Donovan Durance 5. Team #245 - No Mo & the 2. Team #382 - Chili Peppers, 14 9. Dan Christopherson,110 pts. finishing at 1:06:00 731 E. 2100 S. 10. GaryFuller,108 pts. 2. Team #8 - Stamstad, John, 15 Rockets, 17 laps finishing at laps finishing at 12:40:14, Matt 801-484-0404 11. Jesse Lassley,107 pts. laps finishing at 1:12:55 12:14:06, Gavin Gonzales, Darren James, Chris Clifford, Nick 12. Bob Hunt,101 pts. 3. Team #40 - Hamilton, Andrew, 14 McCaulley, Ryan Weibel, Clay Rothacher, Justin Welch 13. Dan Chudleigh,98 pts. laps finishing at 12:00:10 WOMEN'S EXPERT Cravens 3. Team #387 - Y-Riders, 13 laps fin- 14. Chann Head,81 pts. 1. Team #88 - Ketchup, 16 laps finishing at 12:00:06, Torin Priem, Kjel 15. Brent Cannon,73 pts. WOMEN'S SOLO ishing at 12:37:47 ,Becca Blay,Cloe WOMEN'S SPORT Peterson, Nick Berlin, Owen Lewis 16. Jared W. Nelson,66 pts. 1.Team #39 - Haywood, Sue 11 laps Shelton, Summer Stewart, Cariza 1. Team #349 - Sisters of the Saddle 17. Ron Poeleman,65 pts. finishing at 12:05:39 Arce II, 14 laps finishing at 12:14:45, CLYDESDALE 2. Team #36 - Lawson, Kerry, 11 laps 2. Team #089 - South Mondo She Lauren Barros, Ashley Patterson, 1. Team #388 - Bicycles Unlimited, 18. David Tsai,64 pts. finishing at 1:16:45 Devils, 16 laps finishing at 1:17:25, Tricia Petzold-Paisley, Heidi 14 laps finishing at 12:09:55, Isaac 19. Chuck Collins,49 pts. 3. Team #38 - Tower, Janice, 11 laps Susan Grandjean, Kathy Parent, Dahlgren Smilowitz, Bob Owen, Dave 20. Robert Sorenson,46 pts. finishing at 1:38:45 Jane Keyes, Sarah Tescher 2. Team #346 - Juliana 14 laps fin- Bennett, Roy Hoyt 20. Pete Barquin,46 pts. 3. Team #87 - Bad Betty, 15 laps finishing at 12:47:32, Elayna Caldwell- 2. Team #353 - Full Sail Big Beers, 13 20. Barry Croker,46 pts. DUO PRO/EXPERT ishing at 1:11:42, Denise Rayer, Grim, Dana Enos-Price, Karen Roitz, laps finishing at 12:45:22, Dave 23. Jamin Madsen,43 pts. 1.Team #191 - Oops! I Did It Again!, Lynette Klein, Annie Webster, Mary Monroe Farmer, Mario Washko, Mike Floyd, 24. Joe Purahger,40 pts. 18 laps finishing at 12:17:16 Carmen Bastek 3. Team #341 - Do-"Gu"-Dolls, 14 Chip Wernig 24. Gordon Garrett,40 pts. Cris Fox, Bart Gillespie laps finishing at 1:19:08, Erika 3. Team #390 - Other, Other White 26. Isaac Wilson,30 pts. 2. Team #59 - Mrazek/Deschutes 5 PERSON OPEN Garcia, Melanie Garcia, Mori Meat, 13 laps finishing at 1:42:10, 26. Brent Cannon,30 pts. Brewery, 18 laps finishing at 1. Team #142 - John William Pantezzi, Megan Moore Scott Moody, Glen McDaniel, Mike 28. Evan Hepner,29 pts. 12:48:12, Jeff Burnard, Chris Decker Bomber Builders, 18 laps finishing at McFarland, Scott Hendrickson 29. Shawn Lyocho,26 pts. 3. Team #50 - BSR Sports Peas & 12:33:36, Alex Hamory, Adam MEN'S VETERAN 30. Loran White,11 pts. Weenies, 18 laps finishing at Smith, Rob McRae, Jason Foote, 1. Team #371 - Vet-X, 18 laps finish- Utah Cyclocross Series 31. Greg Reiche,9 pts. 1:00:00, Bob Weiner, Amon Pease Renee DuPree ing at 12:39:14 2000 Overall Points Standings 32. Tom Wehe,7 pts. 2. Team #189 - Tour the Peaks, 18 Bart Adams, Ed Chauner, Eric MEN'S EXPERT laps finishing at 12:35:17, Robert Jones, Paul Quinlan Men's Category A+ Women's A 1. Team #74 - Hub of Aspen, 20 laps Ames, Amy Harris, Circ Toepel, Vic 2. Team #365 - Pedal 1. Bart Gillespie,340 pts. 1. Christine Iltis,335 pts. finishing at 1:01:57, Charlie Tarver, Marlow, Mark Sechler Power/Marmot Electric, 18 laps fin- 2. Gabriel Blanco,324 pts. 2. Mindy Gillespie,210 pts. Charles Eckart, Mike Scanlen, 3. Team #146 - Steem/Health ishing at 12:53:24, Bruce Kelly, 3. Shannon Boffeli,269 pts. 3. Terresa Eggertsen,77 pts. Butch Peterson Performance, 18 laps finishing at Ronan Murray, John Cummins, 4. CrisFox,263 pts. 4. Amelia Henry,75 pts. 2. Team #75 - Juicy Hogs, 19 laps 1:10:05, Ed Morandi, Richard Picot, Jergen Smith 5. Carter Davis,236 pts. 5. Kate O'conner,25 pts. finishing at 12:23:45, Joel Mischke, Fred Porter, Scott Newton, Molly 3. Team #73 - Home Slice, 17 laps 6. Joel Kath,216 pts. 6. Melissa Thomas,0 pts. Gavin Seedorf, Chuck Coyle, Todd O'Gorman finishing at 12:06:00, Don Keller, 7. Leo O'connor,196 pts. Dave Anderson, Anthony 8. Jared Gibson,193 pts. Carver 4. Team #172 - Royale With Cheese Men's Category B Anderson, Scott Fiedler 9. Art O'connor,158 pts. 3.Team #82 - Shapeupcashin.com, 17 laps finishing at 12:48:30 , Kenny 1. Cristiano Pereira,301 pts. 10. Rob Wesemann,154 pts. 19 laps finishing at 12:37:16, Bill Bradley, Jeff Work, Chip MacLaren, 2. Tracy Nielsen,294 pts. WOMEN'S VETERAN 11. Jon Gallagher,144 pts. Daley, Gary Thompson, Stash Keith Hofreiter, Sonja Evers 3. Jim Pitkin,232 pts. Bankston, Ken Husbands 5. Team #167 - Pedal 1. Team #374 - Margarita Mamas, 12. Darrell Davis(Dr. Cross),113 pts. 14 laps finishing at 12:23:25, Susan 13. Thomas Cooke,111 pts. 4. Chris Sehy,209 pts. Power/Channel Point 17 laps finish- 5. Jeff Street,157 pts. ing at 1:15:30, Jonathan Nordby, DiBiase, Rhonda Swenson, Carol 14. John Iltis,108 pts. Tucker, Kim Rider 15. Bart Adams,96 pts. 6. Richard Eriksen,113 pts. 7. Line Dempsey(LineDrive),83 pts. 8. John McConnell,80 pts. 9. Denny Kazar,73 pts. -Antelope Island Road Race- INTERMOUNTAIN CUP 10. Everett Hobby,52 pts. 11. Joe Jankelson,42 pts. Saturday, April 7, 2001 12. Chip Tomsuden,39 pts. Antelope Island State Park, Utah 2001 13. John Berneike,30 pts. Presented by: The Bike Shoppe and Harristone Mountain Bike Racing Series 14. Reginald Foster,28 pts. 15. Korlin Gillette,27 pts. A Utah Cycling Association Point Series Event. Held Under USCF Permit 801-942-3498 or www.intermountaincup.com 16. Tyler Turkingtom,26 pts. Minimum of $1000 cash plus merchandise prizes. 17. Benjamin T Stratton,25 pts. CATEGORY DISTANCE START PRIZE PLACES ENTRY FEE March 3 The Desert Rampage, St. George, UT 17. Nic Wilcox,25 pts. Master 45 + 40 Miles 9:00 AM Trophies* 5 $20 March 31 Bike Fest 2001, St. George, UT 19. Robert Kimzey,21 pts. Master 55+ 40 Miles 9:00 Trophies* 5 $20 May 5 Aardvark Showdown at Five Mile Pass, Lehi, UT 20. S. McWharter,19 pts. Women Cat 1-3 40 Miles 9:02 $500 5 $20 June 9 Pedalfest XC, Deer Valley, UT 20. Julien Gasieuski,19 pts. 22. Gary Wheeler,17 pts. Women Pub/Cat 4** 40 Miles 9:04 Trophies* 5 $20 June 16 Utah Summer Games XC Race, Cedar City, UT June 23 The 14th Annual Mountain Bout, Snowbird, UT 23. James Dumas,15 pts. Men Pub/Cat 5** 40 Miles 9:06 Trophies* 5 $20 24. Doug Kast,11 pts. Men Cat 1-3 60 Miles 11:00 $500 5 $20 July 7 Brian Header, Brian Head, UT 25. Brent Hulme,10 pts. Men Cat 4 40 Miles 11:02 Trophies* 5 $20 July 14 Chris Allaire Memorial, Solitude, UT Master 35+ 40 Miles 11:04 Trophies* 5 $20 July 21 Canyon Bicycle's Draper Dash, Draper, UT Men's Category C * Trophies and quality merchandise from The Bike Shoppe ** Public women are category 4. Public July 28 Pedal Powder, Ogden, Utah 1. Brent Hulme,164 pts. men are category 5. These are citizen classes for beginners only. ** Entry fee includes one day August 11 Taming the Tetons, Jackson Hole Mtn. Resort, WY 2. Walt Chudleigh,105 pts. license. *** Entry fee cash only for Non-Utah Cycling Association members. August 18 Wolverine Ridge XC Race, Evanston, WY 3. Tyler McConnell,90 pts. Excellent 4 mile rolling course located on scenic Antelope Island. $7 per 4. Lloyd Marble,79 pts. All races are Cross Country Events, No License Required! 5. Andy Yentsch,54 pts. car State Park use fee required. (Pile in and carpool!) Sign up 7:30 to 10:30 5. David Blanco,54 pts. at Antelope Island State Park. I-15 Exit 335 in Layton. Then West. Allow 1 7. Brady Hansen,50 pts. hour drive time from Salt Lake City. Bring the family. Antelope Island is 8. Jared Shelton,30 pts. interesting and fun! Showers, beaches and picnic facilities available. 8. Brett Stevens,30 pts. 10. Jared Huff,27 pts. For More Information: 11. Ray Dahl,25 pts. 11. Greg Adams,25 pts. Del Brown 801-392-4019 [email protected] Women's B The Bike Shoppe 801-476-1600 Quality products for all your cycling needs. 1. Hollie Boe,360 pts. Harristone 801-621-1380 www.harristone.com Custom Stone Veneer Products 2. Shoni Hansen,141 pts. 3. Tanya,27 pts. MARCH 2001 cycling utah.com 15

‘Cross Adventures climb. Then, just before the clambering by me on the climb Utah's Johnson Named as USA downhill, she dove ahead of me ("Coming by on your right!") on continued from page 16 and a guy we were about to the 4th lap. UGH!!! I just decid- Cycling's Chief Operating Officer "heavy wash for soiled clothing" pass. He slowed me down and ed to ride it out and finish. I Colorado Springs, Colo. (Nov. 30, 2000) - As a part of general cycles to get the crud off the she had a good gap! (listen to wish that was the end. However, restructuring for 2001, USA Cycling (USAC), the national govern- clothes. They still bear the me curse inwardly as I admire I was unable to escape the crash- ing body for the sport of cycling, announced the appointment of Dr. stains..... her successful tactic). I punched fest that was taking everyone the downhill and was back on else out as well. Rode over the Stephen C. Johnson to the position of chief operating officer Thursday. Volume 2 - Trailside Park her wheel through the start-fin- bridge in front of Dangerboy Johnson began working with USAC in 1998 in a consulting role Crashfest, October 22, 2000 ish area. WHEW!!! Thought to thinking "Must-not-brake-over- as the director of Project Triad, a program that consolidated athlete Uuuuugggggghhhhhhh. myself, "So cool to be battling it bridge." Don't remember doing development and other sport services. He joined the organization full Today was one to forget. out with the Ms. Mindy!" As we so but when I went over the time in July 2000 as the director of the USA Cycling Development Unfortunately, the body won't let turned the roundabout to the bridge my front wheel slid out. Foundation, an organization established to raise money for athlete me forget for a few days stairs, Mindy went wide, but Hit my head, shoulder and hip development programs. methinks. Today's race was in crashed hard on the pavement hard on the ground (Oh, how I "USA Cycling has spent the past nine months reevaluating our Park City's Trailside park. (ouch!). It was really slick and love thee helmet and glasses). core mission and organizational goals. As a result of that process, we Temperature about 38 degrees MANY people went down there Wah! Can we go back in time have emerged with a renewed commitment to international excel- (but windy! Brrrrrrrr!). that day. I pushed on, hoping to and stay in bed this morning? lence, our bicycle racing community and the growth of competitive Precipitation - SNOW. Alas, get the gap again before she Oh well, I guess it's nothing that cycling in this great country," Johnson said. "Although we have a even with proper warm-up and caught me on the climb. OF some Advil and a good night's tremendous amount of work ahead of us, I am excited to be part of a clothing, just standing around COURSE, she caught me on the sleep won't cure. Too bad I the team that will be dedicated to the realization of these goals." for 10 minutes for the race start climb and I just tried to go as couldn't sleep last night. Chuck Collins, USAC Vice-President, applauded the move, froze us all to death. hard as I could to keep her in Hey, did anyone else see the "Steve's appointment is one of the best things to happen for the bicy- Once again, the beginning of sight. It was SOOOO hard to do! throw-up on the climb? cle racing community in the last 20 years. He's smart and he's gonna the race was a good battle! I My legs were totally bonked! I Congratulations to that guy! I figure this out. Steve will build a system that will meet the redefined followed "Marvelous Mindy" kept her in sight the rest of that guess that sums up what cross is goals of USA Cycling." Gillespie in the beginning until lap, but the next time we went all about in one mouthful. Johnson's previous national governing body experience includes we got to the barriers at which up the climb she went to a Congratulations to Marvelous director of sports science for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard point I was able to move ahead. galaxy far, far away..... Mindy on another smashing vic- Association (1991-97). He is also a past member of the FIS (interna- Luckily I was ahead on the You know the saying, "out of tory! Additional kudos to Holly tional skiing federation) Medical Committee (1996-98). climb because I could not go sight, out of mind." Other Boe, who is learning to dance in A noted author and researcher, Johnson was an associate profes- fast! Madame Marvelous even- thoughts entered into the gaping the snow and the mud and is an sor of exercise and sports science, as well as adjunct associate pro- tually caught and passed me hole of my mind. My head hurts inspiration to all. fessor for the departments of bioengineering and division of foods ("Slow down, girl! You're hurt- and trying to ride this uphill sim- and nutrition, at the University of Utah. He also served as director ing me!") and I hung on for dear ply SUCKS. I mentally let down Editor’s Note: Christine was the for the Human Performance Research Laboratory at the university. life. I busted a gut and passed and didn't try to keep up or catch overall series points champion. See the results section for the rest of the Johnson currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Institute of her again on the barriers mid- up. Lo and behold, I had forgot- series’ totals. ten about Theresa until she came Sport Science and Medicine, located in Salt Lake City. A cyclist at heart, Johnson was honored by the U.S. Cycling Federation, a member association of USA Cycling, as 1989's Masters Athlete of the Year. His cycling accomplishments include Excellent results. two masters road cycling World Cup championships, eight national road championships and 16 Utah district road titles. On time -- and Johnson, who is married and has four children, earned both his bachelor's degree in biology (1978) and his Ph.D. in exercise physi- at the best price. ology (1985) from the University of Utah.

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"And Now for a Report from the Feminine Side of ‘Cross..." By Apparently, Mindy found out forward at times. When I hit the Christine "Muckwheat" Iltis just how little clearance that steep portion of the PAVED sec- brand new Cannondale truly tion I had to get off and run it! Volume 1 - Soldier Hollow had. Not much! There was too much resistance Mudfest, October 21, 2000 The next three laps were not from the muck on the bike to be OK, so we don't have names a race against the competition, able to pedal (plus, it had been like Bart "king of cross" they were a race of WILL to go two laps since I was able to Gillespie and "Dangerboy," we on! By lap 2 the mud was actually clip into my pedals). are simply "the chicks." REALLY sticking hard. It was a The 4th lap seemed to take Unfortunately, you can count us relief to hit the pavement so one FOREVER as almost nothing on one hand (and sometimes could bang the mud off the was ridable anymore (Read: only 1 finger - just be careful shoes and allow the road to get BIKE unridable due to *&$!-ing which one you use!). All the rid of some of it on the wheels. MUCK). The sun came out (fig- same, the racing's been pretty "Oh how I wish I was uratively) for a brief moment as, good so far. "Marvelous Mindy" Dangerboy with a clean spare for the first time EVER, I lapped Gillespie is the defending series bike each lap!" a guy instead of a (million) champion so she, of course, is Riding became Oh-So-diffi- guy(s) lapping me (insert anoth- the one to set your mark on. cult. Carrying the bike became er "Small Victory" cheer here). Alas, one could not ask for a Oh-So-Much-MORE-difficult as Anyone want perspective on more humble and friendly neme- it felt like a hundred pound this one? It took a rinse off with sis. slimy gorilla. Each lap became a garden hose, one "soak" cycle, We raced with the "B" group more running than riding. The one "prewash" cycle and TWO and, for the start of our race, 4th lap was the worst, however, were treated to the pouring rain as the bike simply refused to go Continued on Page 15 which finished off the "A" group. If only the rain had continued! It was not to be. Chris Humbert "shortened" our race to 4 laps, thinking we'd be done in Fast & Furious The author on a balmier day at South Mountain 30 minutes. Because most of us were walking the last two laps, it “Senior Challenge” photo by John Iltis took a full hour. For the first lap, the battle in Color Country was on and it was good! I followed right behind Mindy until the pavement after the uphill St. George, Utah - USA triple barrier where she got a small gap. "Oh, no! Must-not- October 9-12, 2001 get-dropped-so-soon!" I pushed it hard over the top and dove by Four Dynamite Days her on the downhill. Yeah! Still in the race. Cycling "Oh, *$#!" biffed it at the bottom of the hill (must remem- Hill Climb 1,000Ft. ber to take that turn slower next Criterium 1.26K Circuit time...) Was covered with mud, Time Trial 40K/20K head to toe. As Marvelous Mindy passed me by I picked up RoadRace 62K,50K,37K my bike and silently cursed to myself the fact that it was now packed full of mud. Actually, my Seniors 50+ bike would get MUCH worse 5-Year Age before the day was over, so I Divisions needn't have worried. I recov- Gold, Silver & ered and passed Mindy again on Bronze Medals the next downhill. Thought bet- Awarded in each ter of taking this one so fast and didn't crash (insert "Small Division Victory" cheer here). The next time I looked behind me it was Sue, not Mindy in hot pursuit. Three Terrific Days John Iltis at Soldier Hollow Photo by Kim Morris, October 21, 2000 Mountain Biking Hill Climb Down Hill Cross Country Festival

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