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health Pound for Pound By Ellen K. Chow, MS, RD, CSSD, CD on the science of weight management for recreational cyclists’ health and h, the much-dragged topic of performance. Aweight. While many may discuss it freely with their close friends, it can Calories In, Calories Out be a sensitive subject. Not only do For the most part, the laws of phys- most athletes feel that they should ics apply — consuming more calories “know better,” consulting profession- than expending results in weight gain, als often comes as an afterthought eating less would lead to weight loss. when weight loss information satu- Nowadays, there is no lack of websites rates the media. At one end of the and smart phone apps to record one’s spectrum, many endurance athletes food intake, complete with a detailed struggle to maintain weight because nutritional analysis. The challenge of the high-energy expenditure of most athletes encounter, however, training. On the other hand, some is setting an accurate goal for their feel that they just cannot lose weight caloric intake. without starving. Reality is some- For healthy individuals, energy The Goose Project where in between, as the majority of requirement, a.k.a. caloric need, de- recreational athletes experience some pends on physical activities, exercise form of weight fluctuations between intensity and duration, muscle mass, seasons. The go-to method should be fat mass, metabolism, and to a certain balance and moderation, addressing extent, their gender. Meanwhile, it is

both quality and quantity of food see “weight management” on page 5 choices. This article aims to shed light Flowing trails amidst healthy forests provide a fantastic playground for mountain bikers. Photo courtesy of BC Bike Race / Dave Silver riding skills By Samantha Shimogawa been witness to scores of water pools, and mountain biking Hallmark moments.” Train your Brain! ithin the peaceful Willamette National Forest near Now, however, some of the surrounding forest’s By Sylvie Allen, PT and MTB Coach Body WEugene, Ore., there brews a heated debate. Since beauty may be getting cut down as a result of the Goose Listen to your body, if something 2009, the US Forest Service has been planning a 2,134-acre Project. According to the Willamette National Forest et’s start this article with the sec- hurts or doesn’t move properly, make logging operation called “Goose Project,” centered in website, its purpose is to “reduce fire risk adjacent to Lond letter of the alphabet: B a change. Strengthen in the gym, cross and around the unincorporated community of McKenzie the community of McKenzie Bridge, provide timber and B is for: train with other sports, stretch, and Bridge. The official notice of the project’s plans was an- family-wage jobs for Oregonians, and improve wildlife • Bike eat properly. Strength will get you nounced in April of 2009 and the Draft Environmental forage for deer, elk, and other species.” The Forest • Body up the hills faster and endurance Assessment was open for a 30-day public review in Service’s Environmental Assessment (accessible to the • Brain will keep you going for hours. What July, 2010. Yet, many living in the area have complained public at fs.usda.gov/willamette) states that the Goose All three are crucial in the sport of is your reason for riding? Know this that they knew nothing of the project until February of Project area has a number of problems. mountain biking; missing any of them and you can set realistic expectations this year, too late to make a significant contribution to First, an absence of density management has led the and you are doing a different sport! and goals for your summer. the planning process, as the tree thinning is already in forest to be “overstocked,” which increases tree stress, Each one needs equal attention in Brain motion. Despite several attempts to placate residents, decreases individual tree growth, allows more insect order for them to all work symbioti- This is mainly what this article is the Forest Service has found itself in the midst of angry and disease outbreaks, and augments the potential for cally and for you to enjoy a successful about since this is the hardest of the disputes regarding the project’s motives, assessments, high severity wildfires. The document explains that the and exceptional riding experience. three Bs to dial in. You can go to the and consequences. Although it seems that the Forest area has been shaped by wildfires and timber harvest for Isn’t that what we strive for in every shop to get your bike fixed and you Service has given full explanations for each of their the past 100 years. To counteract this, the Forest Service ride? can hire a personal trainer or phys- proposed actions, many locals are unconvinced and plans to commercially thin crowded plots of woodland, Bike iotherapist to help you with your still very concerned about the possible repercussions. which will allow those remaining to grow larger and Your bike is an extension of your body, but you’re on your own with One result that may occur is a disturbance of the more quickly while also reducing density. body on the trail so your choice is cru- your brain! McKenzie River Trail, one of the most popular moun- Second, a reduction of low severity fires over the cial to your riding enjoyment. Choose Mountain biking is challenging. tain biking trails in the Northwest. The beautiful trail is past century along with the in-growth of openings that the right one for your riding style It should be, otherwise we will never particularly noted for its scenery — the lush old growth had been created from timber harvesting and fires has and the terrain you enjoy the most improve our riding. Challenge can forest, the lava fields, and lakes so clean that you can see resulted in an insufficient amount of early seral habitat and have it set up so it fits you just be pushing your physical limits of the bottom more than 100 feet down. Added to that is — a combination of shrub and forb species. “Currently right. Pay attention to maintenance strength and endurance or tackling a the nearly seamless flow of winding singletrack. three percent of [the project area] is designated as early throughout the season so you don’t technical part of the trail. Trails TV states that the McKenzie River Trail is “one end a perfectly fun ride with a broken constant blur of mossy, old growth forest. When all is SEE “forest Battle” on PAGE 6 see “skills” on page 9 part or constantly skipping chain. said and done, you’ll have descended about 1,800 feet,

legislation Metal Cowboy BTA’s corner Can you kill a cyclist and The Metal Cowboy reflects Washington County is get away with it? The answer on one man’s incredible will stepping it up to get more may surprise you. to ride again. people out of their cars.

PG 4 PG 7 PG 9 trivia news The Giro d’Italia Fare Increase for Canby By Dave Campbell Ferry Starting July 1 By Samantha Shimogawa izing that the county subsidizes it for more than Just prior to writing this I enjoyed streaming live coverage of Stage 3 of the first Grand $400,000 a year. With the economy as it is they Tour of the season, and a spectacular one at that. As you read this, the event will be completed Beginning July 1, 2012, pedestrians, bicy- were faced with either ending the service or and we will all be eagerly awaiting le Tour. As such, in my trivial musings it seems only ap- clists, motorcyclists, and drivers will have to raising its rates. Regular riders were surveyed propriate to commemorate, reverberate, extrapolate, speculate, and celebrate, the Corsa Rosa. dish out some extra cash to cross the Willamette on the issue and overwhelmingly agreed to pay River. The Canby Ferry, which crosses the river a little more to keep it around. Q1. Taylor Phinney became the third American to hold the maglia rosa (pink jersey) of between Canby and Wilsonville seven days a On May 1, 2012, Clackamas County commis- race leader in this year’s Giro d’Italia, which begs the question, “Who were the first two and week from 6:45 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., has raised sioners decided to oblige the public and raise when did they don the sacred garment?” its fares for pedestrians and cyclists from free the ferry’s rates. The new tolls are expected to Q2. As of this writing, Englishman and World Champion Mark Cavendish has won one to $2, motorcyclists from $1 to $2, and drivers generate $241,600 a year, which should help the stage, worn the red (formerly Ciclamino) jersey of points leader, and was taken down in a will see a rise from $4 to $8. county pay for some necessities. Commissioners spectacular field sprint crash. Success for English-speaking riders took many years to come In January, county commissioners consid- promise to revisit the rates next year and adjust by in this race founded in 1909. Who was the first Anglophile to win a stage in the Giro? ered closing down the ferry service after real- the fares accordingly. Q3. Cavendish as well as his American rival Tyler Farrar are both capable of taking the final points jersey in this race. Only one English-speaking rider has ever won the Giro’s points jersey (now known as Rosso Passione). Can you name him? New Ranking of Bicycle Friendly States Q4 The Yanks, Brits, and Aussies have fared much better in the mountain classification of the Giro with no less than three titles falling to Anglophone riders over the years. Can you Washington keeps #1 spot Washington, which have some of the highest name them? In honor of National Bike Month, the League advocacy capacity in the country. Q5. Phinney’s father, Davis, competed in both the 1985 and 1988 Giros as part of the of American Bicyclists has released its latest “People in the Pacific Northwest embrace pioneering 7-Eleven Team; over the course of his career he logged an incredible 328 victo- Bicycle Friendly States ranking. For the fifth bicycling as part of a lifestyle that honors the en- ries. Although he never won a Giro stage like his son, he did help support Andy Hampsten year in a row, Washington continues to lead vironment, healthier living and transportation enroute to an overall victory and posted some solid results of his own along the way. What the nation, with outstanding performance in all choices,” said Washington Governor Christine was his best stage finish “back in the day”? categories. Riding the wave of significant bicycle Gregoire. “This title once again confirms that Answers on page 15 improvements, other states like Colorado and we’re on the right track, supporting bicycling Delaware charged into the Top 10. as a transportation option in our communities.” Dave Campbell has been writing race roots as a competitive cyclist, now racing in the “We are encouraged to see significant Also on the right track, Colorado and trivia since 1992. He began racing in 1982 in Masters category. Dave is a high school science progress in top states,” said Andy Clarke, Delaware rose to #4 and #10, respectively, Wyoming, moving to Oregon in 1987. After and health teacher and cross-country coach in president of the League of American Bicy- in the 2012 rankings. Colorado exemplifies years of racing triathlons, he returned to his Newport, Ore. clists. But ... there’s much work to be done in many of the qualities the League looks for in a critical areas... Overall, we see states — and bicycle friendly state, including a bicycle com- especially state Departments of Transportation muter mode share that’s more than double the Temporary Closure of Leif Erickson Trail and state legislatures — lagging behind cities national average, a bike-friendly department and the expectations of local cyclists, despite of transportation, and a top-notch statewide By Samantha Shimogawa likely be disturbed. All trees removed during the many well-documented benefits of a more advocacy group. construction will be replaced. active lifestyle.” But the BFS program is more than an annual Portland, Ore. — Several sections of the Forest Park is the largest metropolitan park The 2012 rankings mark the launch of an assessment. Throughout the year, League staff Leif Erickson Trail in Forest Park are closed in the nation and consists of more than 70 miles updated and improved evaluation process. work actively with state officials and advocacy Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., of trails catering to all skill levels. Its main at- Throughout 2011, the League held Bicycle leaders to help states identify and implement from mid-May to late-July. The Portland Parks traction resides in its proximity to downtown Friendly America listening sessions across the the programs, policies and campaigns that will & Recreation and the Bureau of Environmental Portland, and many locals enjoy the trails for country to understand the successes and short- improve conditions for bicyclists. Services (BES) are working together to improve a post-work run or weekend ride. comings of the program. Based on public input, 2012 State Ranking roadway conditions by replacing three 80-foot- The 11-mile stretch of Leif Erickson Drive is the survey was revised to give a clearer picture 1. Washington, long, 30-inch diameter steel culvert pipes and a dirt road that’s closed to motorized vehicles of a state’s accomplishments and the next steps 2. Minnesota, also performing restoration work at mileposts and provides grounds for hiking, mountain towards becoming more bike-friendly. 3. Massachusetts, 3.04, 5.22, 5.44, 5.65 and 8.72. biking, running and more. Though it is mostly Even with the revised survey, Washington 4. Colorado, Despite the construction, Leif Erickson is smooth, there are a few rocky sections and some once again set a high bar in 2012. With support 5. Oregon, open during the evenings and on weekends, short climbs. There is also a 30-mile hiking trail from the highest levels of government, the 13. Utah, though the entire trail could be temporarily called “Wildwood” that includes a number of state leads the nation in creating new bicycle 25. Wyoming, closed during the project as material is brought side trails. infrastructure and using federal funds for 36. Idaho, in — intersecting trails will remain accessible. For more information on the closure and bicycle and pedestrian projects. In 2011, the 45. New Mexico Portland Parks’ officials warn visitors to be cau- weekly progress updates, visit the trail closure state passed a safe passing / vulnerable user For the complete ranking and to tious, as the surface near the repair work will section of the Portland Parks website (portland- law, due in no small part to the efforts of the learn more about the BFS program go to parks.org) or contact them at (503) 223-5449. Cascade Bicycle Club and Bicycle Alliance of www.bikeleague.org/states.

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2 - Bicycle Paper June 2012 news Ride, Dine Out and Support FamilyWorks June, 2012 This year’s Spoke & Food event will take going to create. We’re fortunate to have a num- Volume 41 • Number 4 place throughout Seattle on Tuesday, June 26. ber of good friends who stepped up to help.” Publishers Jay Stilwell Billed as an “evening of dining and bikes,” the Spoke & Food is open to everyone. Cycling Ryan Price organizers simply ask residents to ride to and teams, community groups, neighborhood Associate Publisher Claire Bonin from one of the 16+ host restaurants located organizations, and friends and families all are Editorial in 16+ neighborhoods throughout the city to invited. To date, the restaurant list includes: Editor Claire Bonin have dinner that night. Each of the participat- • The Barking Dog Alehouse — Ballard Assistant Editor Darren Dencklau ing establishments have agreed to donate 20% • The Shelter — Salmon Bay (south Ballard) Editorial Intern Samantha Shimogawa of their total revenues from that evening to the • Julias’ on Broadway — Capitol Hill Writers Sylvie Allen 2012 benefactor, the FamilyWorks Food Bank • St. Dames — Columbia City Claire Bonin Dave Campbell & Resource Center. • Nickerson Street Saloon — Fremont Ellen Chow “The donation checks written by the restau- • Duke’s Chowder House — Green Lake Darren Dencklau rants are made out to the benefactor so 100% of • McGilvra’s Irish Pub & Restaurant — Maynard Hershon the money raised goes to support Familyworks,” Madison Park Joe Kurmaskie Photo courtesy of Spoke & Food • St. Clouds — Madrona Margaux Mannesson says event co-founder Garett Slettebak. “We Samantha Shimogawa select a different non-profit to benefit each year. • Judy Fu’s Snappy Dragon — Maple Leaf as “Neighborhood” sponsors. Bicycle Paper and Spoke & Food This gives us the opportunity to meet and work • Stumbling Goat Bistro — Phinney Ridge Natural Awakenings are our media partners. with an amazing range of people.” • Emmer & Rye — Queen Anne “It’s just our third year but we have high Photographers BC Bike Race / Dave Silver It is with the goals of creating an event that • Pied Piper Alehouse — Ravenna hopes,” says Garett. “We’re hoping that mem- Bicycle Paper Brad Holmes builds community, takes place in a range of • Marcello Ristorante Italiano — Roosevelt bers of the cycling community will take own- Joe Kurmaskie Seattle neighborhoods, promotes a healthy life- • Serious Pie — South Lake Union ership of the concept and intentions of Spoke Spoke & Food style, supports the environment, raises money • Julia’s — Wallingford & Food and support it by attending, but also Will Vanlue for charity, and showcases how easy and fun • Proletariat Pizza — White Center inviting their friends, who might not be as Wildskins biking to dine can be that the Spoke & Food More hosts may be secured between now serious about cycling, to join them.” Art and Production event was hatched three years ago. and the event’s date so check the website Although the intent is to have people ride Design and Production Amy Beardemphl “We were looking for a volunteer project (spokeandfood.com) for updates. their bikes to and from dinner that night, since Printing Oregon Lithoprint to work on together” states co-founder Heather Spoke & Food is supported by the likes of the host restaurants are giving 20% of all their Advertising Slettebak. “2010 was the first year for Spoke & Gregg’s Cycles, Whole Foods Market Roosevelt, revenues, those who show up using other means Contact Darren Dencklau Food and as the calendar dictated, the event took Cascade Bicycle Studio, New Roots Organics, of transportation will still count. 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Bicycle Paper June 2012 - 3 legislation traffic infraction that punishes people found Alliance Oregon. Officers on the scene often Kill a Cyclist & Get Away With It? to be driving negligently, resulting in death, feel uncomfortable citing drivers as being at By Samantha Shimogawa no jail time, no mandatory instructional classes great bodily harm or substantial bodily harm fault for a crash, but without that call, the case on driving safely, and no community service. to other road users. doesn’t progress through the bill. According to the U.S. Department of Arguably, Natale will have to live with Although Governor Gregoire signed it on In response to this issue, Oregon passed SB Transportation’s “2010 Motor Vehicle Crashes: the fact that he has killed a man and that, May 16, 2011, HB 1339 won’t be enacted until 415 on June 7, 2011, giving police the author- Overview,” more than 4,000 cyclists were killed therefore, his punishment is actually much July 1, 2012, as time is needed to allow the State to ity to note that the offense “appears to have” and 70,000 injured throughout the United greater than the ticket’s value. However, most make changes to its States. One of those fatalities was Greenacres, parking infractions are about $40, which begs ticketing systems Wash., cyclist Patricia A. Lambie, a 46-year-old the question: is someone’s life equal to a mild and court comput- woman who was struck while riding alongside parking infraction? ers. The bill aims a teenager participating in an organized relay It is incredibly infuriating for many to to protect pedestri- run race on Highway 41 in Northern Idaho. In penalize someone who has eradicated a life ans, cyclists, moped July of 2011, 44-year-old Michael Wang was by charging them such a minimal amount. If users, people riding killed while riding in downtown Seattle by the government can stamp a $40+ ticket on an horses, and others the driver of an SUV who subsequently fled individual for leaving a car in the wrong place, by penalizing mo- the scene; the culprit has yet to be caught. On how can that same government decide that torists much more August 12, 2011, Dustin Finney, 28, was hit accidentally killing a cyclist deserves a similar severely. Under by an allegedly intoxicated driver and died at level of punishment? the new law, fines the scene in Portland, Ore. This past March, Frequently, drivers are not convicted of any could reach $5,000 Kelowna, B.C., resident Gordon Wilde, 50, infraction unless hitting the cyclist resulted and licenses would died from injuries he received in a collision from a moving violation or driving under be suspended for 90 with a semi. the influence. Even then, the driver is usually days. Alternatively, As awful as these cases are, they are only punished solely for the traffic violation, while the driver could the tip of the iceberg, and not all result in death, the death is oftentimes ignored in the prosecu- choose to perform Ride of Silence participants honoring those who were killed. Photo by Bicycle Paper as many of the accidents leave cyclists handi- tion process. Transportation Nation, an online up to 100 hours of capped or impaired for life. On the morning publication based in New York City, mentions community service in traffic safety or driver contributed to an accident rather than citing of October 22, 2008, Dr. Ed Farrar was making a case that was initially tried as manslaughter improvement, complete a state approved traffic the driver as the cause of it. While this seems his usual ride on Skyline Drive in Wenatchee, but that ended with a conviction of “driving safety course, and pay a $250 fine. to have helped improve enforcement of the Wash., when he was hit, head-on, and then with a suspended license.” While many are happy in Washington with Vulnerable User Bill, Mennesson explains that run over by a Ford Crown Victoria driven by Furthermore, Yale Daily News reports that the vulnerable user concept, others are unsat- it shouldn’t stop there. a private security guard on patrol. The guard’s on August 23, 2011, a truck driver hit cyclist isfied and even disturbed. On March 3, 2011, “The legislation is improving the situation clipboard had fallen to the floor and, while William O’Grady in New Haven, Conn., causing Kitsap Sun reported Republican Bill Hinkle but there’s still a lot to do,” she remarks. The reaching to retrieve it, he veered into Farrar, him injuries that cost him his job, and yet the saying, “We can have a terrible tragedy that government shouldn’t only concentrate on the nearly crushing the cyclist’s body in half and driver was given only a verbal warning. This is an accident ... We’re now going to create aftermath of what happens, but also the source costing him an inch of his spinal cord. kind of leniency tends to send the message that two tragedies. Not only is one life destroyed, of the problem. She mentions developing in- Though Farrar survived, his life will never driving without caution is no big deal, even if we’re going to destroy two. I think this bill frastructure, so that the crash doesn’t occur in be the same. Because of one mistake, one distrac- it ends up hurting someone. goes too far.” the first place. tion, one second looking away from the road, Recently, evidence that many accidents On the other hand, Seattle’s cycling attorney “The first step is dedicating funding to Farrar will never be able to perform surgery between drivers and bicyclists are due to the John Duggan disagrees, commenting that pe- build the infrastructure — separated facilities, as he used to, or even walk. In response to the driver’s negligence — not the rider’s — has nalizing people for their part in an unfortunate wider bike lanes, giving people a safe place collision, the driver was convicted of negligent been mounting. The Seattle Times discloses accident shouldn’t be seen as destroying their on the road. But it takes a certain amount of driving to the second degree and fined $250. that between 2008 and 2010, of the 14 cyclists lives, but enhancing it. commitment,” Mennesson explains. She also Under normal circumstances, an accidental that were hit by cars along Dexter Avenue, a “It gives them the opportunity to do some expresses the need for better education for all death would be investigated thoroughly and popular bike route in Seattle and where Michael good in a horrible situation [...] and the chance users regarding how to behave on the road and the person responsible could be charged and Wang died, the driver was at fault in nearly to make the situation a little better,” he remarks. to drive or ride more predictably and safely. punished for the life that has been cut short. every case, oftentimes for failing to yield to the Duggan goes on, expressing his support Though many states do not have identical Somehow, it often doesn’t seem to be regarded rider. A 1999 study by Charles Komanoff and of the bill, praising its wording as substantial pieces of legislation, they compensate with similarly when it’s a driver who accidentally members of “Right of Way” discovered that it and explaining, “Almost every case I get, the something akin. In Idaho, bicycle safety laws kills a cyclist, even though the end result is is the cyclist’s fault less than 10 percent of the driver should be charged under the law.” He clarify what drivers and riders can and can’t the same. time in car-bicycle accidents. So why aren’t also adds that the bill’s harsher penalties [than do, and the penalty for breaking such laws This dichotomy has been observed again these drivers punished for the consequences current laws] will carry a little more weight. is a maximum of six months jail time and a and again. On the afternoon of July 22, 2011, of their actions, one would ask. “All that helps to raise awareness and $1,000 fine. teenage driver Nicholas N. Natale hit an unsus- Prosecuting a driver is harder than many educate,” he says. His only caveat for the bill Are they as effective as vulnerable user pecting John Przychodzen on the shoulder of might think. To punish someone for the act of is the knowledge that it may not make as huge laws? Maureen Gresham, Bicycle and Pedes- Juanita Drive in Kirkland, Wash. Przychodzen, killing a cyclist, judges would have to sentence of an impact as many are hoping. trian Coordinator at the Idaho Transportation 49, died at the scene. Natale was given a $42 the motorist with vehicular homicide, a serious “As a deterrent, most of the public doesn’t Department, states that any law that lays out the ticket for changing lanes unsafely. He served crime that requires proof of deliberate intent even know it’s out there [...] it’ll be a slow pro- rules for roadway users helps promote safety. and can result in punishment cess. People will have to be cited for it. Then Though she explains that there aren’t any cut of up to life imprisonment. eventually it’ll trickle down that people need and dry numbers to show it, it’s undeniable that This requirement also creates a to be more careful. It’ll take time,” he says. the bicycle safety laws have created a smarter difficult barrier for cases where Similar bills are already active in other and safer way to share the road. drivers are careless. The step states, including Delaware (SB269), Maryland Like Duggan mentions, she stresses the down from vehicular homicide (HB 363), Massachusetts (HB 4459), New York importance for people to actually know and or assault is reckless driving, (VTL 1146), and Oregon (HB 3314). The latter, understand the laws and be predictable in their which is what some drivers which was passed in 2007, has served as the actions, as many times unpredictability is what end up getting charged with for model for many of the other vulnerable user results in collisions, injury, and death. unsafely changing lanes, failing laws, but is much harsher than Washington’s. “If people were more familiar with the to yield, etc. However, if pros- A person found guilty must complete a traffic actual rules of the road, then things would be ecutors do not think that they safety course as well as 100-200 hours of com- a lot safer,” she says. can find evidence of careless munity service. If the driver does not fulfill Although legislation is doing a lot to im- and negligent driving, there is these tasks, he/she can be fined up to $12,500 prove the situation, there is still much work little chance that they will move along with a suspension of driving privileges to be done, and the Vulnerable Users Bill and forward with the case. for one year. other bicycle safety laws out there are only the In an effort to remedy the Yet however airtight the bill sounds, there’s beginning. As more attention is brought to the situation, the Washington State apparently a problem with how it is enforced, issues cyclists face on the roads, more work will passed the Vulnerable Users Bill according to Margaux Mennesson, Commu- be done by those who can make a difference; (HB 1339). This bill creates a new nication Director of Bicycle Transportation and that means all of us.

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Also available are over-the-counter as well hours prevent significant hunger that can lead compared to those with inconsistent workouts may further reduce intake over a few weeks as prescription appetite suppressants and “fat to poor food choices or overeating at a later or cyclists who are inactive during part of the as appropriate. Due to the requirements of blockers.” While this article does not intend to meal, it also encourages the body to maintain year. For healthy weight gain, it is essential to endurance sports, resist the temptation of the discuss such products in detail, most of them a steady metabolism and avoid surges of hor- incorporate conditioning exercises, most com- trendy low-carb diets and opt for a moderate yet fall into the categories of protein supplements; mones involved in stress response and energy monly weightlifting, yoga, or pilates. In order adequate amount of carbohydrates at the right plant-derived metabolic stimulants that allow conservation. to vary routines and keep it interesting, some time such as pre-exercise and recovery. Calcu- for longer, more intense workouts; neurological For cyclists who exercise more than an may enjoy martial arts and other power sports. inhibitors; and fat absorption blockers. hour each day, it is not uncommon to Just like healthy weight gain, body fat The truth is, these probably work for the hear struggles about maintaining a is often the objective. If possible, it is short term, however, be extremely careful with healthy weight. Those who have helpful to obtain a body composition the potential long-term implications, safety, a small appetite, special dietary analysis in order to determine body and the lack of understanding about how they needs, low fat intake, and are too fat percentage, basal metabolism, work. Keep in mind that these products do not busy or “forget” to eat often risk and to set a realistic nutrition empower lifestyle changes to maintain results. inadequate energy and nutrient plan. Speak with your health- Furthermore, it is difficult to predict the con- intakes including vitamins, care provider, personal trainer, sequences of altering metabolism, especially iron, and calcium. Athletes or sports dietitian, who usually when the product is discontinued. As a result, who consume a large amount know where you can get a clini- healthcare professionals usually discourage of low-calorie nutrient-dense cal grade bioimpedance analysis them. When in doubt, discuss with your provid- foods may find themselves feel- (BIA). When following instructions ers before any decisions are made. Remember ing full but needing more calories. and performed by trained individu- late your carbohydrate needs during exercise, that with knowledge, support, and consistency, In these situations, beverages such als, BIA measures body fat by sending typically 30-50 grams per hour for training last- many people have successfully achieved their as low fat smoothies, dairy, protein a harmless electrical current through ing beyond one hour; note your performance, weight goals, from gaining 30 pounds of muscle shakes, and 100% juices may provide the body and then analyzes the time and onset of fatigue, and avoid over consumption. to losing over 100 pounds of body fat — and enough during a busy day or when an resistance to complete the circuit. Unfortu- Avoid a dinner-heavy pattern and be mindful of have had lasting results. appetite is lacking for solid foods. Depending nately, BIA by home scales may not be reliable. alcohol intake. Try to incorporate 25-30 grams on the weight goal and without losing focus A proper weight loss goal for health and of dietary fiber to provide fullness. For safety on healthy choices, some of the calorie-dense performance should be set using the basal and health reasons, it is worth mentioning that Ellen is a Seattle-based sports and wellness options include nuts, seeds, avocado, oils, and metabolic rate together with physical activity athletes should not fall below 1,200 calories of nutritionist. She works with athletes of all ages. low fat cheeses. It is still best to avoid foods estimation to create a mild energy deficit at net intake without medical supervision. Do not She also works extensively with athletes who have high in saturated fat, trans fat, and sugar found approximately 300 calories per day. Although hesitate to talk to a friend if you believe he or stable cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Ellen in pastries, gravies, fried foods, cream-based it has been traditionally suggested to reduce she may be developing an eating disorder or can be contacted at www.endgamenutrition.com. dishes, fatty meats, etc. intake by 500 calories per day to produce weight an exercise addiction.

Bicycle Paper June 2012 - 5 mountain biking “Forest Battle” from Page 1 adding to global warming, which is caused by “There are, however, hazardous fuel treat- the cumulative build up of greenhouse gases, ments adjacent to the trail,” he says. “The seral habitat. With current densities of trees In addition, Carrie Monohan, Ph.D, Science especially carbon, in the atmosphere. Environmental Assessment identifies hand that number is expected to decrease to less than Director of the Sierra Fund, explains that a Gilmour explains the danger of pollution cutting/thinning of trees of no greater than 10 one percent in three years,” says Terry Baker, healthy forest must include mortality processes with his focus on potential spill or erosion inches diameter at breast height, and cutting/ McKenzie River District Ranger. In response, the and abundant dead trees and snags. However, issues where material that comes down from piling brush, with burning, chipping, mastica- Forest Service plans to create one to three-acre she says that logging will reduce the “natural the hill will end up in the McKenzie River. He tion and/or firewood as a method to dispose gaps, which will provide higher quality early mortality processes and reduce the recruitment disagrees with the Forest Service and their as- of the material.” He does not anticipate any seral habitat and foraging spots. of snags and dead wood over a very long period sessment that the flat area between the logging closures of the trail, though there is a possibil- The Environmental Assessment asserts of time.” She remarks that although the Envi- area and the river would absorb whatever comes ity of interruptions developing for about 5-10 the need to enhance, create, or maintain this ronmental Assessment claims that sufficient off the mountain. minute intervals. ecosystem to support the 156 wildlife species dead wood and snags would remain, it fails to Additionally, in the process of logging and Despite all of Baker’s reassurances and ex- within Oregon and Washington that depend on provide support for the assertion. creating gaps, he says that much of the majestic planations, Gilmour and many other residents it. Furthermore, the document explains that the Gilmour also claims that ground and lad- and ancient old growth will be cut out. Although remain discontent and concerned. project grounds contain four elk emphasis areas, der fuels are minimal to nonexistent, and, the Willamette National Forest website clearly Yet, with such a complex issue surrounded three of which do not currently meet the Land concerning wildlife, there is already naturally states that the “harvest plans purposely exclude by two extremely opinionated and polar op- and Resource Management Plan Standards and a lot of open area and vegetation for deer and cutting larger, older trees that are present posite positions, it’s hard to know who’s right Guidelines for elk forage values. within the larger planning area,” or wrong, who’s saying things just to get their Lastly, the fire suppression has Gilmour clarifies that old growth way, and who’s really telling the truth. led to a build up of hazardous fuels under Forest Service standards is “And that’s exactly why we want to stop the throughout the forest ecosystems, defined as a tree that is 200 years clock and go back to the beginning,” Gilmour such as small trees, brush, and dense old, while Baker points out that remarks. “If what they’re saying is true, let’s over-story canopies. stands do not “transition from take it apart, look at it, and make sure that “Allowing this vegetation to mature to old growth until they everyone’s convinced that it is true. And if it increase in density in the Wildland are 175-200 years old.” isn’t, then let’s put the brakes on it.” Urban Interface (where public land “They’re going to be cutting The Forest Service seems unwilling. It is is adjacent to private property) in- 120-150-year-old trees, talking true that they have been making an effort to creases the danger of high severity, about them as if they’re young to listen to residents and answer questions, and stand replacement fires that can be a middle-aged,” he comments. He Baker comments that this project has made it threat to life and homes,” Baker ex- goes on to explain that these trees apparent that they all “need to make a stronger plains. Thinning will help with this, are five feet in diameter, and some effort to communicate [their] thoughts about as well as burning, to reduce fuel can actually be as large as seven how the land is managed prior to a decision loads. He also states that while the feet. “They’re not interested in being made.” He says he looks forward to the thinning will allow more sunlight the small 7-12-inch trees because possibilities these future conversations will to reach the forest floor, it will not Hanging moss is common in the Northwest rain forest. there’s no money in them,” he create. However, despite the hope for greater Photo courtesy of BC Bike Race / Dave Silver result in significant drying. remarks. “That’s really what this interchange of thoughts, the project continues However airtight these explanations seem, elk. Though he does not claim to be an expert, whole thing is about.” to progress, with no signs of stopping. many Oregon locals are doubtful. Jerry Gilmour, he affirms that anyone who lives in the area When asked what the forest would look In an effort to put the logging on pause a resident in the Goose Project area and quasi- can see that the animals are healthy in their like in ten years if no action was taken, Baker pending an environmental impact statement, ringleader of the opposition, is particularly environment as it is. answered that it would be much the same as it Gilmour and fellow Oregonians have put to- disturbed by the proposed plans. While the Monohan agrees and adds that the Forest does now. So why do it? What’s the rush? The gether a petition, currently signed by more than Forest Service has claimed that one of their Service is misplacing their priorities by creating Forest Service’s answer is that it will make the 5,000 people. Gilmour reveals that a lawsuit more pressing motives is to reduce the risk of more habitat for elk, an unthreatened species, forest better and healthier. against the Forest Service has been put into fire, Gilmour doesn’t buy it. while significantly decreasing the habitat for As for the McKenzie River Trail, especially motion. In the meantime, he says there will be “As you cut out trees, those trees then open spotted owls, an endangered species. popular for mountain bikers, Gilmour admits lots of activities going on from here on out and up the canopy and let the sun in. That may be If the Forest Service is adamant about creat- that it shouldn’t be greatly affected by the updates will be posted online. For now, citizens a good thing because it inspires growth of the ing more early seral habitat, she provides an project, though he does warn that it could in are encouraged to stay tuned and contact their remaining trees, but it also causes other types of alternative: heavily thinning the existing young the future. He explains that Baker has only elected representatives. vegetation to grow and other types of vegetation stands. “Complex early seral habitat can be pro- identified to the public a little over half of Others who will be following developments to dry out,” he warns. “Right now, if you walk vided by managing existing planted stands less where the Forest Service intends to log. While on this forest are the Northwest Trail Alliance up into these woods you’ll find that it’s very than 35 years old (which are abundant), rather it is only speculation, Gilmour cautions that the (NWTA) and International Mountain Biking moist. It’s a rain forest, there’s moss, lots of it, than by converting mature forests (which are biking trail could be among the unidentified Association (IMBA). hanging from everywhere. Once you open the in short supply and needed for recruitment as areas for logging or some other forest manage- For more information about the Goose canopy, it causes other species to start taking future old growth).” ment procedure. Project, visit savemckenziebridge.com. To see over. Then you go from a forest that’s pretty Moreover, she brings up the problem of Baker assures cyclists that the McKenzie the Forest Service’s documents on the project much fire resistant because of the moisture the timber economy and sees little justification River Trail will be mostly untouched, and (including the Environmental Assessment), go and lack of brush to a forest that’s very dry for sacrificing public forests to produce wood the closest harvest unit is at least a quarter- to fs.usda.gov/willamette. and easy to burn.” products. Monohan also discusses a fear of mile away.

6 - Bicycle Paper June 2012 metal cowboy has the TBI [traumatic brain injury], but I think supplies with him and only sleeping in hotels The Art Of Getting Back Up my family had it much worse. It was scary for when weather conditions threatened, he raised By Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie After waking up from the coma, Doug them because they didn’t know what would funds for the Raisin Hope Foundation, which with material from Drexel University suffered from post-traumatic amnesia and for happen to me. I always knew that I would keep was started by a friend, fellow bicyclist and weeks could not remember what anyone told pushing forward.” TBI survivor, Saul Raisin. The world can feel unfathomably large, him about the accident. As a result of his traumatic brain injury, What he considered one of the most im- random and knock the life out of you for no “I was so confused. All I wanted to do was reading for any sustained amount of time was portant aspects of his journey was stopping at apparent reason. That’s what happened to sleep because I didn’t understand why I was difficult to impossible, and he continues to hospitals and rehabilitation centers along the Doug Markgraf a few years back. What hap- in a hospital bed.” have trouble remembering things. Struggling way to speak to individuals with traumatic pened next is the important part, the meat of Six weeks after the accident, Doug was al- with the injury’s damaging effects, Doug at- brain injuries. There are a lot of good charity life and what keeps me humble, inspired and lowed to live at home tempted to go back to rides that happen all over the country. But in the saddle. My role in this story has been while undergoing out- his engineering studies it’s rare and beautiful to see the victim of a to provide some guidance and gear as Doug patient occupational, at Drexel, but failed terrible accident get up and raise money and took on the monster-sized task of piecing his physical and speech several classes. awareness for something that nearly took him life back together one mile at a time. therapy. According to “It was really, really out of the game. On a spring day in May 2006, Markgraf’s him, it was like he had hard and I felt like I was His blog called DougTrails! (www.doug- life changed forever. As a college sophomore gone back to being a pushing myself back trails.wordpress.com) captured the adventure. and member of Drexel’s Cycling Team, he was child. He had someone instead of forward,” A documentary of the successful cross-country training on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia helping him 24 hours he explained. “I started tour, “This Beats a Coma!” premieres June when a pickup truck pulling an ATV plowed a day. my second Co-op and 30, 2012, at The Ambler Theater in Ambler, into him. The driver fled the scene and left him “I just wanted to realized that it was Penn. To view the trailer, go to youtube.com/ alone and seriously injured. He doesn’t know go back to normal life no longer what I was watch?v=dNbUgdj_558. Where the trailer how long he was in the street before help came. but I didn’t necessar- meant to do. I’d be leaves off, the full-length documentary contin- Someone called the ambulance. EMTs ily know what normal forcing myself down a ues, highlighting common causes of confusion, measured his level of consciousness at the life was at that point,” Doug Markgraf after the accident. path that wasn’t right lack of motivation, and other challenges that Photo courtesy of Joe Kurmaskie scene using the Glasgow Coma Scale. Anything he noted. “More than for me.” may occur during brain injury rehabilita- less than a three on the scale is considered a anything I just wanted to get back on a bike and He decided to change his major to educa- tion and recovery, and the story of Doug’s vegetative state. I kept pushing my doctors and therapists to be tion and graduated in 2010. He now teaches 3,000-mile journey from San Francisco, to the Doug was a three. He also had a shattered able to do that. I wanted to prove to myself and robotics to sixth, seventh and eighth graders Atlantic Ocean. arm, most likely from trying to shield himself to everyone else that I could do it.” at the Universal Institute Charter School in from the oncoming truck. He remained in a coma It was almost exactly one year after the ac- Philadelphia. Having summers off from teach- for 14 days. Though he woke after two weeks, cident that Doug defied the odds and got back ing, Doug decided to do something that he has A Guide To Falling Down In Public: Stories the doctors gave his parents what Doug refers on a real bike, on the open road. With his par- wanted to do for a long time — ride his bicycle of Finding Balance On A Bicycle by Joe “Metal to as the “doom and gloom” report. ents following closely behind in the car, video across the United States. Cowboy” Kurmaskie will be available this summer “Initially doctors were unable to say much camera in hand, he rode his bicycle for 62 miles. “I told myself that if I ever got back on a bike, (2012). Until then, you can see him at a King at all,” he said. “They told my parents that it’s “I never had any fear about getting back on I would ride as far as I possibly could,” he said. County Library show this spring and pedaling the unlikely I’ll ever do things like return to college the bike, but my parents did,” he mentioned. Doug made a journey from San Francisco, roads between Seattle and Portland, covering a lot or ride a bike again.” “You might think it’s hard for the person who Calif., to Tom’s River, New Jersey. Carrying less than 100 miles in three hours.

Bicycle Paper June 2012 - 7 riding skills

“Skills” from Page 1 • Breathe! Do a physical check of the tension of your body and let it go. Soften your face, Perfection in this sport is non-existent; make mistakes and everyone deals with them breathe deeply and drop your shoulders, everyone makes mistakes no matter what differently, it’s all part of the learning process. relax your grip on the bars. Remember level they’re at. We must be prepared mentally Please, just don’t throw your bike! Laugh at your neutral stance on the bike and that to handle these mistakes so our end goal is a yourself instead, it’s only biking ... then get you want heavy weight in your feet and positive experience. the Band-Aids out. lightness in your hands • Ride within your limits. Challenge yourself How to Focus Your Thoughts There are a couple different things you can do to stop your mind from wandering. Negativ- and try new things but don’t get in way over The more technical the trail gets, the more ity will foster anger, frustration, and disappoint- your head. If you don’t ride something be- you need to focus. Not just with your eyes ment. Putting a positive spin on situations and cause you’re not “feeling it” that’s OK! The directing your laser beam vision down your being confident will give you a greater sense trail will always be there to try another day. chosen line, but your mind mentally focused of accomplishment and pleasure out of your • Ride with people who are positive and in the moment. What do you say to yourself ride. Negative thoughts will inevitably make supportive. Other people freaking out when you’re riding, especially when you get their way into your head; you need to regain about a section will only make you tense to something tricky or scary? Are you positive your focus and mental clarity and get on with and nervous along with them and you will or are you negative? “I hate that rock” or “I can the rest of the trail. second-guess your abilities. do it, I got it, yay!” So keep it simple — focus, relax and enjoy Focusing Techniques You Can Try: Negative thoughts will only make you tense the ride. up and ride poorly, positive ones will help you • Be mentally prepared before you even go out relax and you’ll feel better flow. Don’t dwell for your ride. Visualize the trail and yourself on any particular part of the trail, ride in the flowing over all the sections effortlessly. Sylvie Allen is moment and enjoy it. If it truly is over your • Use a mantra-like three words that will focus a personal trainer ability limits, pause, take a breather and don’t your thoughts in the moment: Breathe, relax, at Meadow Park feel shame for walking your bike through the roll... anything that works for you. Repeat Sports Centre in section. Use it to visualize your line and suc- it in your head, not during the entire ride, Whistler, BC, and cess for a future ride. Give yourself a three try just the tricky sections. also owns her own limit and if you still don’t get it, don’t get mad • Remember the times you rode successfully personal training — forget about it and move on. and were proud of it and how you felt and mountain bike If you’ve crashed on an obstacle, think about about yourself? Let those emotions tie in coaching business why it happened and if it’s fixable. Is it your with your mantra. Sweet Skills Mountain Bike Coaching and Personal bike’s fault (guys love using this one), was it • Sing a stupid song in your head or sing out Training. She’s been a trainer for 10 years and has physically too hard for your ability, or did you loud, who cares, you’re in the forest! been coaching mountain bike clinics for over 15 think about that big rock, looked at it and tensed • If you focus on “Don’t fall, don’t fall!” your years. Racing has been a big part of Sylvie’s life with up while approaching? Figuring out the reason brain will only be able to think about falling. being the Canadian Downhill Champion as one of behind a crash will make you feel better about Instead use your mantra or song and push her many credits. You can reach Sylvie for advice Keep focus to ride well. riding the section again in the future. We all that thought out of your head. Photo courtesy of Brad Holmes or lessons by emailing her at [email protected].

8 - Bicycle Paper June 2012 Bicycle Transportation Alliance elected officials like Washington County Com- ers. And yet for years, the people advocating Working Toward a Cycling-Friendly County missioner Dick Schouten, who has pushed the for safer streets and better bike infrastructure By Margaux Mennesson, much of the focus on bicycling in urban en- county to improve its mid-block crossing policy, were missing the voices of people who were BTA Communication Director vironments. But in Washington County, like secured federal funding for bike projects, and already riding. many suburban and rural jurisdictions, there “Racers and recreational riders Washington County is known throughout is a broad range of land use — from downtown make extensive use of the roadways the Pacific Northwest for its hundreds of miles urban centers to suburban neighborhoods to for racing, training and commuting. of road cycling routes that wind through sce- rural farmland — that require different types And, the concerns of non-racing rid- nic farmland, small towns, and Oregon wine of treatments and different designs. ers (health, the environment, livabil- country. Drawn by the easy access to great Seeking to empower its engineers and plan- ity) are quite often also concerns for rides, many dedicated cyclists end up staying ners to respond to the demand for bicycling, members of the racing community,” to start families and found businesses in com- and recognizing that its existing road design said Oregon Bicycle Racing Associa- munities like Tigard, Beaverton and Hillsboro. standards don’t include the latest and best in- tion (OBRA) director and BTA board But when it comes to making bicycling part of novative bicycle treatment, the county is in the member Kenji Sugahara. the daily commute, these same fearless road process of developing a new highly anticipated Sugahara’s comment was warriors and racers agree that Washington Bicycle Facility Design Toolkit. prompted by a March 2012 VeloNews County’s automobile-dominated roads have not One of the biggest opportunities for Wash- editorial by Nick Legan calling Separate paths for cyclist and motorist. provided the kind of safe, comfortable facilities ington County to build ridership is by investing Photos courtesy of Will Vanlue for racers to start acting on advo- that encourage new riders, kids and families to in its already-robust trail network. Instead of cacy. The editorial resonated with has said he would like to spend 40% of county bike to school or work. trying to put riders on busy arterials with bike members of the Oregon advocacy and racing transportation resources on biking, walking, That’s all starting to change. Washington lanes and sharrows, connect their backyards communities who are already engaged but and public transit. County, facing the same questions and chal- to their workplaces and other destinations see potential for more collaboration between lenges as many communities across the country, with trails, which are safer and easier for new Get Riders to Advocate for Riders the groups. is figuring out how to accommodate a growing riders to imagine riding on than high-traffic, With scenic roads connecting farmland and Susan Otcenas, co-founder of Hillsboro- population, attract new business development, high-speed streets. wine country with urban centers and affordable based TeamEstrogen.com and a BTA board and move people and goods where they need Key to the county’s progress in both trails suburban neighborhoods, Washington County member, says racers have an important voice to go safely and efficiently. Bicycling is a key and on-street infrastructure is the leadership of has a lot to offer to racers and recreational rid- see “Wash. county” on page 10 part of the solution. Racers and advocates both have a key role to play in transforming more communities like Washington County Rider Profile: The von Borg Family Washington County from car-centric to multi- This Hillsboro family of seven is shaping the modal. Riders in other communities can look future of Washington County and transforming to the area as an inspiring model for creating attitudes about who can ride a bike. Motivated bicycle designs that fit the environment, en- by their desire to be better environmental and gaging riders and citizens in the process, and community stewards with fewer living ex- navigating the internal politics of transporta- penses, the von Borgs switched from minivan tion funding. to car-free lifestyle in January 2011. Since then, The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is team- their commitment has only deepened. Resid- ing up with riders of all ages and abilities to ing in Hillsboro with five active children, one lead a campaign for better biking and walking in father with physical disabilities, and a mother Washington County. We are organizing citizens working part-time, they traded four wheels for to get engaged in the planning process and 14 with refurbished bicycles, repairs, rebuild- weigh in on decisions that impact growth and ing assistance, and helmets from WashCo BTC. transportation in the region. We are also build- Bikes are the family’s primary means of ing relationships within the transportation and transportation, supplemented by walking and planning bureaus to empower city officials with mass transit. Their refreshed outlook on life the tools and resources they need to get going. from outside the automobile has provided them Create Bicycle Design Standards for a with a broader understanding of the impacts of Broad Mix of Land Uses our car-based culture and economy, as well as Design practices for bicycle facilities have a clearer vision of human-powered transporta- evolved rapidly over the past five years, with tion as the new standard in our communities.

Bicycle Paper June 2012 - 9 Bicycle Transportation Alliance product reviews “Wash. County” from Page 9 Wildskins Colorful Arm Warmers to add to the conversation. Most serious in- more resources to biking and walking. Dozens By Claire Bonin Made of a stretchy nylon-spandex blend, juries and fatalities occur on the same rural of Washington County citizens have emailed they are longer than most, as they cover the and suburban roads where riders like to train, their County Commissioner and Board Chair Make a fashion statement while cycling entire wrist and include a thumbhole for a where there is little or no bike infrastructure. Andy Duyck and asked them to support using and get away from the ordinary black arm nice fit. They are easy to pull up and down as All users will benefit from making these roads MSTIP-3d dollars to help build a safe and com- warmers. Wildskins the temperature changes, safer for riding. plete bicycle and pedestrian network. allow you to do so on too. As a bonus feature, Dedicate Funding for Our goal is for the county to those colder morning a small pocket, large Bike Projects agree to the following three or evening rides when enough for a key and some requests: a jacket is too much, money, can be found on the The demand for safe streets 1. Prioritize road but bare arms aren’t lower section. and affordable transportation projects that close exist- comfortable either. With They come in one size in Washington County is loud ing gaps in the pedestri- their fun patterns and only: 20” long, with a wrist and clear. Together with our Photo courtesy of WIldskins an and bicycle network. colors, they keep you circumference of 6-1/2” members, we are weighing in 2. Include world- comfortable, in style, and are sure to be noticed and 10” at the biceps. MSRP is $19.95. To check on which projects should be pri- class bicycle facilities on by your riding partners. out the full collection, visit wildskinsco.com. oritized, and we are urging the all new roadway projects county to dedicate the resources using the MSTIP-3d funds. necessary to achieve our vision. 3. Allow for the $3 million Washington County has a street- Club Ride Go Long Jersey match fund to be used for multi- funding source known as the Major Streets By Darren Dencklau modal projects that help complete the I find the Go Long jersey dries quickly, Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP- bicycle and pedestrian network. keeps the funk from fortifying the armpits, and 3d) that is funded through local property taxes. Anyone who has known me for a while it looks good on and off the bike. The fabric is Get Involved While some of the funds from the previous has established that I typically wear plaid, lightweight and comfy and the sleeves fit snug MSTIP programs have been used to create bi- The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is flannel, and western-style but also stretch so cycle lanes and sidewalks, critical gaps remain committed to creating a full-time advocacy long sleeve shirts most it’s easy to quickly in the bike and pedestrian network that make position in Washington County so that we of the time — especially pull them up when the system unusable by all but the fearless. continue to build upon the momentum for ones with snap buttons. it gets warm — and Over the course of several months, BTA has bicycling. To find out how you can support the They are perfect for the they stay put with- engaged citizens and leaders around a cam- movement by becoming a BTA member, go to workplace (at least I think out having to roll paign to get their local authorities to dedicate www.btaoregon.org/join. they are), going out, and them. for riding in. On countless The only issue Washington County Rider Profile: Will Vanlue bike tours and mountain I had was with the bike excursions they have zipper of the “me- Will Vanlue has been instrumental in kept the sun off of my dia port” on the helping promote walking and biking issues arms and the back of my back of the jersey; in Washington County. A rising star of active neck (collars are awe- one day I was car- transportation advocacy, Will is working some). They can also be rying an extremely every day to create a Washington County unsnapped in a hurry to large and heavy where families like the von Borgs feel safe impress the ladies and the load in my pack and confident riding bikes. sleeves can be either rolled during the com- As a Tigard resident who rides every- up to cool off or unfurled mute and the slider where, Will has an intimate knowledge of for warmth when the sun dug into my lower just how challenging bicycling in Washing- goes down. back after a while ton County is, but he also understands just The “Go Long” shirt — to the designer’s how good it can be. He’s using his time, by Sun Valley, Idaho- Photo by Bicycle Paper credit, it was a rare energy and passion to move forward a vision based company, Club load of about 150 copies of Bicycle Paper in a of a safe, healthy and accessible place for Ride, combines all of the elements mentioned, full-length pack, and this hasn’t happened since. people walking and biking. He volunteers but also features high-tech components such If you’re in the market for functional apparel with both the BTA and Willamette Pedes- as RideDryWear™ fabric, full vents that run that works in a variety of situations, including trian Coalition, writes about Washington from the waist all the way through the inside riding technical singletrack all day long and County issues for BikePortland.org, sits of the sleeves, a back pocket for storage, and then going straight to the pub afterwards, I on the Washington County Transporta- the Air2Flow™ hidden zipper underneath the highly recommend checking out the wares tion System Plan update Citizen Advisory black and white pearl snaps. All of Club Ride’s from Club Ride. Committee, organizes and promotes fun products are designed to be comfortable, breath- MSRP for the Go Long is $99.99. 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Using Mine give my 29er a little more pizzazz ... oh, 410 series stainless steel, once the rotors are cut and they stop the bike when it’s needed. 10 - Bicycle Paper June 2012 calendar Salem STXC Jun 9: Washougal 6 Hour MTB Race Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s Most July 30–August 20 Washougal, WA. A relay/endurance XC MTB event. Racers do multiple, up and down laps on a Series of 4 events. Jeff McNamee, obra.org varied 6- to 8-mile loop at Washougal MX Park. Comprehensive Bicycle Calendar Wednesday Food and support included. David Saltzberg, Wednesday Night World Championships 360-823-9778, obra.org Events Jun 10: Pedal by the Puddle All events are listed chronologically within their respective sections: (clinics, expositions, lectures, etc.), April 4–August 29 Camps, Multisport (events that include cycling as part of the competition), Series (competitions where cumulative Williams Lake, BC. 6-hour enduro race. 10km of Seattle, WA. Tentative dates. Racing at South Seatac solid, fun riding with 80% singletrack, rolling, point standings are awarded), Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing (competition featuring singletrack and other starts at 6pm for the beginners and 7pm for others. twisty trails with steady climbs and swooping off-road riding), Mountain Bike Touring (rides featuring singletrack and off-road riding), Road Racing (bicycle Men and women classes. No points, no overall, descents. Teams of two and solo. Barking Spider just plain fun on a course that changes every week. competition), Road Touring (road rides of various distances and for any type of bicycle), Track (velodrome-type Mountain Bike, 250-392-5177, ridethecariboo.ca Excellent for training. Big end of year party. $10/race. Jun 14: Velopark Grand Prix #4 events). To conserve space, we’ve chosen to run websites only on events where both website and email are avail- Wick, 206-919-5741, [email protected] Eagle, ID. Eagle Bike Park. 3-mile twisting, able. If you are an organizer and your event is not listed, or if the information listed changes, contact us and we Wood River Cup turning course. veloparkgrandprix.com will gladly update the calendar. Please send your event information in the same style and format seen here. May 30–June 27 Jun 15–17: Ski Bowl - NW Cup #4 All aspects of this event calendar are copyright 2012 Bicycle Paper. This calendar may not be transmitted or Hailey, ID. Series of 5 short track XC events for the Mt Hood, OR. Part of NW Cup. nwcup.com whole family with nightly and overall prizes. Shi- Jun 16: 12 Hours of Cumberland reproduced by any means, electronically or printed, without written consent of the publisher. mano Youth series for kids 12 and under. Course Cumberland, BC. Solo or team relay event staged varies each week, distance between 25-40 minutes out of beautiful No. 6 Mine Park. Laps are approx. depending on category. First start at 5:30pm. 1 hour for the average rider. 8am to 8pm. Solo Olympic Discovery Trail. Also 5, 10km and kids’ style. Overall calculated on points. 6 age groups, Bill Olson, 208-788-9184, powerhouseidaho.com counts toward XCM series. Part of Island Cup Events marathon. 360-452-6216, nodm.com 4 categories for both men and women. USA Series Marathon. islandcupseries.com June Jun 9–10: Blue Lake Triathlon Cycling sanctioned. Josh Tofsrud, 509-262-4122, Thursday Jun 16–17: Silver Mt - AGS #2 Fairview, OR. Blue Lake Park. Sprint event on AllGravitySeries.com Duthie Hill TT Series Kellogg, ID. See race series for details. All Gravity Jun 2: National Trails Day Saturday, Olympic distance on Sunday. Duathlon Fat Tire Revolution Series Various. Events of all sorts (ride, trail building and May 10–August 14 Series, 509-392-7729, allgravityseries.com option. 503-644-6822, racecenter.com/bluelake Jun 2, 16, 23; Jul 21 Jun 16: Soldier Mountain XC more) presented by various organizations in all Jun 9–10: Gerick’s Wasa Triathlon Race every second week. 8 races, 6 count toward parts of the country. imba.com Various, WA. FTRS. A new 6-event series in West- Fairfield, ID. On Soldier Mountain Resort’s “epic” Cranbrook, BC. Wasa Lake. TriKids Tri, Short overall. Men, women, singlespeed - beginner, Jun 10: Kids Mountain Bike Oakridge ern Washington. Point system determines overall. sport and expert. XC TT at Duthie Hill Mtn Bike XC course. Known for big climbs and big descents, Course Tri and Olympic Tri. Spectacular race Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, and this year nothing has changed. Qualifier for Oakridge, OR. A free mountain bike festival for venue and destination for the entire family. $4200 Park. Race any time after 5pm. Free to Evergreen kids of all ages and skill levels. Includes guided beezleyburn.com MBA members. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Nationals. Part of Knobby Tire Series. Knobby Tire cash purse. BC Olympic Championships. Solo and Series, knobbytireseries.com rides, skills clinics, shuttles, races, food, ecology Island Cup Series DH evergreenmtb.org relay categories. 250-427-0021, rmevents.com Jun 16: Squilchuck Chainsmoker - and trailbuilding. Families welcome. Limited space. Jun 9: Moses Lake Family Triathlon Jun 3, 9–10 John Nerberg, Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stew- FTRS #4 Moses Lake, WA. Blue Heron Park. Age groups, Racing ards, 541-485-1495, oakridgegoats.org/youth Vancouver Island, BC. 5-event series on some of Wenatchee, WA. USAC Nat’l qualifier. Classic XC relay teams of 2 or 3, junior category. Olympic Jun 20: Vehicle Law Class for Cyclists the best courses from Victoria to Port Alberni. June race with lots of climbing, lots of prizes, and lots of distances (1, 24, 6.2 miles), Sprint (.5, 12, 3.1 Open to all. Point system determines winner in fun. Brand new singletrack. Qualifier for Nationals. Portland, OR. Class on Oregon’s vehicle laws miles), Family (.25, 12, 3.1 miles). First start 8am. each category. Bring non-perishable food bank Jun 2: Bavarian Bike & Brew Fest - from a bicyclist’s perspective with Bike Lawyer Ray FTRS #3 State Championships. Permit pending. Part of Fat Post-event food. buduracing.com donation. islandcupseries.com Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, Thomas presented at BTA office on Glisan St. Free. Jun 15: Friday Night Swim Race Leavenworth, WA. Gibbs Organic Farms. Rigorous Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA), Island Cup Series Marathon 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Kent, WA. 0.5-, 1.2- and 2.4-mile open water 8.6-mile loop with 1800’ gain per lap. Four creek 503-226-0676, stc-law.com Jun 3, 16; Sep 2, 16 Jun 16: Test of Endurance 50/100 swim races. Wetsuit or non-wetsuit division. BBQ crossings, challenging singletrack, water bars, Jun 21–23: Walk+Bike Retreat for participants after the event. Awards 3 deep Vancouver Island, BC. 4-event series on some of spectacular scenery. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Blodgett, OR. 100 miles, 14,000’ of climbing on Bend, OR. Shape the future of Oregon’s youth in each race and division. BBQ after swim. the best courses from Victoria to Port Alberni. Series. Christine Munly, Das Rad Haus and Der monster course - it will cement your place in endur- in regards to active transportation. Training topics Raise the Bar, fridaynightswimraces.com Open to all. Point system determines the winner Sportsmann, 509-548-5615, dasradhaus.com ance lore. 50 miles, 6400’, goes to Coast Range and back. Amazing support. Ride your own pace. include safety, encouragement training, creating Jun 16: Cottage Lake Tri & Tri Again in each category. Bring non-perishable food bank Jun 2–3: Oregon Enduro - Hood River campaign, fundraising. Share, network and Only the 50 is part of the Oregon XC Series. Part Woodinville, WA. Cottage Lake. Swim 400 yards, donation. islandcupseries.com Hood River, OR. Held in Post Canyon. Drop attend the annual meeting. LeaAnne, Bicycle of Oregon XC MTB Series. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger bike 9 miles, run 2 miles. Start 8am. Various racing Island Cup Series XC 3600’ in 7 miles with 500’ of climbing. See race Transportation Alliance, btaoregon.org Events, 541-225-7946, mudslingerevents.com options including friends and family wave, relay Jun 9–10 series for details. 541-301-0132, oregonsuperd.com Jun 24: Portland Sunday Parkways Jun 2–3: Return on the Jedi Jun 16: Test of Metal and elite races. Mary Meyer Life Fitness, Vancouver Island, BC. 8-event series on some of Portland, OR. Tentative date. Good Sport Grants Pass, OR. Saturday: SD (8 miles on Squamish, BC. SOLD OUT. 206-282-3959, marymeyerlifefitness.com the best courses from Victoria to Port Alberni. Promotion, goodsportpromotion.com 40 mph fire roads, jeep trails and singletrack) Jun 17: Beat the Train Team Triathlon Open to all. Point system determines the winner Jun 17: Dirty Feet - 6 Hour Enduro and STXC (1-mile loop on stunning singletrack), Salmon Arm, BC. Blackburn Park. 35km bike, in each category. Bring non-perishable food bank Kamloops, BC. Ride as a team of 2 or 4 or go Sunday: XC distance vary from 12 to 30 miles Camps 10km run, 8km paddle. Race day registration donation. islandcupseries.com solo. Phil Hiom, dirtyfeet.ca 7:30am, start 9am. Junior, open, Masters, mixed, depending on categories. Part of Oregon XC MTB Jun 17: Discovery XC Race une Knobby Tire Series J family, corporate, duo and solo categories. Tiffany Series. Cliff MaCann, 541-659-4104, obra.org Anaconda, MT. Chad Lanes, [email protected] Jun 4: Dirt Riders Club #4 Lomabert, 250-832-0998, salmonarmtriathlon.com Jun 9, 16, 30 Jun 2: Wade’s Excellent Adventure Jun 22–23: Jumpship Kenmore, WA. For kids 9-14. Meet weekly for Jun 17: Wine Capital Of Canada Triathlon Various, ID. Series of 5 events. Overall standings N. Vancouver, BC. Stage 1: Technical TT with Victoria, BC. The world’s elite slope riders will 5 weeks between 5:30-7pm at St Edward State Oliver, BC. 10th annual. Sprint and Olympic dis- calculated on points counting 4 best results. If you bonus for riding observed sections clean. Stage ride a floating course built upon a 180’ barge. Park. Practice drills, explore singletrack trails, tances. Race at the most northern point of the So- move up on points, half points will follow you. 2: Enduro style. Stage 3: undecided at press time. Invitational event. Free for spectators. Jeff Pendrel, go over roots, logs and more. Carolyn Hope, noran Desert in BC’s Okanagan Valley. Joe Dixon, Top 15 in each category Coyote Classic, Soldier Corporate teams of 5-8 riders battle for Froome 250-686-2425, jumpshipcontest.com Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, 206-465-9294, Outback Events, 250-863-3208, outbackevents.ca Mtn and Grinder qualify for Nationals. Hal Miller, Cup. Fundraiser for NSMBA. nsmba.ca Jun 23: 6 &12 Hours of evergreenmtb.org Jun 22–24: Pacific Crest Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com Jun 3: Hammerfest DH Capitol Punishment Jun 8–10: BetterRide MTB Skills Camp Sports Weekend NW Cup Parksville, BC. Part of Island Cup Series DH. Olympia, WA. The 12 Hours of “Hard Time” and Bend, OR. Learn the skills to become faster & Arrowsmith MTB Club, islandcupseries.com Sunriver, OR. Sunriver Resort. Kid’s triathlon, adult Jun 15–17; Jul 20–22; Aug 3–5 the 6-hour “Plea Bargain” using the trails of Capi- more efficient on your MTB from the most experi- Jun 3: Sproat Lake Marathon long course and Olympic distance triathlon/duathlon, Various. Series of 6 DH events. Overall tol Forest. 10-mile semi-technical singletrack with enced Mtn Bike Skills Training School in the US. marathon and half-marathon. Marathon is a Boston Port Alberni, BC. Part of Island Cup Series Marathon. rolling climbs. Start 9am. Solo, duo, teams of 3-4 Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, betterride.net calculated on 5 best results. USA Cycling sanc- qualifier. 503-644-6822, racecenter.com/pacificcrest tioned. Scott Tucker, N-Dub, nwcup.com Jun 8–10: Evergreen MTB Festival and “Here for the Beer” teams of 5+. Trey Wilson, Jun 16: Dirt Divas Jun 23: Great Urban Race Summit Ridge BikePalooza 360-402-0967, 12hoursofcapitolpunishment.com NW Epic Series Helena, MT. Women’s only clinic for all ages and Portland, OR. Teams of two solve twelve clues. Black Diamond, WA. New location. Jump contest, Jun 23–24: Ashland Mtn skills. Limit 75. Melinda Barnes, Big Sky Cyclery Wild city adventure and fun challenges while Jun 9; Jul 14; Aug 25 dual slalom race, demo bikes from all the big bike Challenge Enduro Race Team, bigskybikes.com discovering Portland. Start noon. Limit 500 teams. New series. 4 endurance events. Roger Michel, companies. Friday social gathering, Saturday STXC Ashland, OR. Multiple timed stages on last year’s 773-770-6032, greaturbanrace.com 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, TT race, Sunday fun ride at Summit Ridge in Black Super D course and new trails. All categories. Multisport Jun 23: Lake Padden Triathlon NWEpicSeries.com Diamond. For all abilities, kids events, demos and $7000 in prizes. Part of Oregon Enduro. William Bellingham, WA. Competitive and recreational Oregon Enduro Series more. Stacy Karacostas, Evergreen Mountain Bike Roussel, 541-499-2298, ashmtnadv.com June Alliance, 206-524-2900, evergreenmtb.org distances. Competitive: swim 1/2 mile, bike 21 Jun 2–3, 23–24; Jul 14–15; Aug 26; Sep 8–9 Jun 23–24: Jug Mountain Ranch XC & Jun 1–3: Wild Canyon Games miles, run 5.2 miles, starts at 8:30am. Recreational: Jun 8–10: North Shore Bike Fest Super D Championships Various, OR. Series of 5 events, 4 to count for Antelope, OR. Adventure race includes sprint, swim 1/4 mile, bike 10 miles, run 2.6 miles, starts North Vancouver, BC. Held at Inter River Bike McCall, ID. Saturday: regular XC and 10-mile run. overall. Pts awarded 12 deep. Highest points total run, treasure hunting with GPS, off-road triathlon, at 1pm. Bellingham Park and Recreation, Park, includes events for youth and families. Demo Sunday: Super D Championships. Darren Lightfield, wins. 3 to 6 Super D stages per weekend, reduced chariot race, zip-lining, climbing and more over a 360-778-7000, cob.org bikes, pump track, guided or self-guided rides, Wild Rockies, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesracing.com 3-day weekend. Teams of 7 members. Washington timed climbs, non-timed transition. Devon Lyons, learn to ride clinics and events for kids ages 5-15. Jun 23: Scorched Sole Ultra 503-222-2851, oregonsuperd.com Jun 23: Sun Mountain Big Ring Bash - Family Ranch. wildcanyongames.org Kelowna, BC. 50-mile, 25km and 50km run. One Friday: Chainless DH. Saturday: Enduro. Sunday: FTRS #5 Super D. James Wilson, North Shore Bike Festival, Jun 2: Gap2Gap big loop on fire road and trails. 250-862-2515, Oregon XC MTB Series Winthrop, WA. XC on the trails of Sun Mountain. 604-789-2453, northshorebikefest.com Yakima, WA. Comprised of five legs: field run, scorchedsole.com Jun 2–3, 16, 24 Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, MTB, kayak/canoe, road bike and 10k run. The Jun 23: Taylor Mountain Trail Run Various, OR. Series of 9 XC races, with points Jun 9: Echo Valley 30/60 - NWES #2 Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, beezleyburn.com Sport Gap2Gap includes in-line skating, short Issaquah, WA. Distances: 5 miles, half and full mara- awarded to overall series winner. Best 6 results Lake Chelan, WA. 30- and 60-mile options. Jun 24: Pickett’s Charge MTB, and a 5k run. Junior Gap2Gap for kids Superfly single and double track, breathtaking thon and 50km. Course offers beautiful singletrack, counts (top 4 for juniors), ties decided on place- Bend, OR. XC racing for all levels. Pro/Elite/Expert: 6-14 includes run, bike, rollerblade, paddle and views in one of eastern Washington’s premier loca- lush forest and views of Rainier. 4th Dimension ment at final race. Teams count best 4 riders’ 30-35 miles, Sport: 20 miles, Beginner: 10-15 miles. obstacle course. Start/finish at Sarg Hubbard Park. tions to ride. Limit 400. See race series for details. Racing LLC, 4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon results per race. See individual events for location Day of registration. Start 10am. Cash purse and Liz Fonfara, Yakima Greenway Foundation, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, NWEpicSeries.com Jun 30: Five Mile Lake and start times. 25 categories, individual and team raffles. Held on west side trails, start/finish at Phil’s 509-453-8280, yakimagreenway.org/g2g Sprint Co-Ed Triathlon standings. Mike Ripley, oregonxcseries.org Jun 9: Humbug Hurry-up Trailhead. Tandem class. Part of Oregon XC MTB Se- Jun 2: Issaquah Triathlon Federal Way, WA. Course: .25-mile lake swim, Yreka, CA. 6- to 8-mile circuit multi-loop courses ries. Gina Miller, 541-318-7388, sunnysidesports.com Issaquah, WA. Take place at Lake Sammamish 14-mile MTB, 3.1-mile run. Start 8am. Age groups, depending upon race category. The Monster Mile Jun 30–Jul 7: BC Bike Race State Park. Features a sprint distance triathlon as weekly is back; climbs, chutes, descents, smooth to rough 2- & 3-person relay, Athena categories. Options N. Vancouver, BC. An epic 7-day adventure well as a duathlon, a 5km and 10km race and a trails, service roads, singletrack, trees galore, available. buduracing.com Monday from Vancouver to Whistler on some of the world’s kid’s triathlon. 425-392-3866, issaquahtri.com shade and sun. At Greenhorn Park. Jerry Jereb, Jun 30: Oyster Race Series sweetest singletrack. Epic or Challenge classes. Jun 2: MOMAR - Mainland Jacksonville STXC 530-842-9622, humbughurry-up.com Bend, OR. Make life awesome for a few hours! June 4–25 Categories: solo, teams of 2, 3, 4 and 5. Burnaby, BC. 30 to 50km course. Kayaking, MTB, Teams run-bike-paddle-climb and perform other Jun 9: Knobby 9 to 5 Ultra Endurance BC Bike Race, 778-846-5746, bcbikerace.com trail running, trekking, orienteering. Beginners to crazy stunts in a race around the city, answering Jacksonville, OR. Series of 4 events. Short loop with Boise, ID. 9 to 5 … need we say more? Jun 30–Jul 1: Bear Mountain Great trails. One of the better races around. advanced. Moderate navigation. Solo or teams clues and completing tasks. Team Player Produc- some fire roads, singletrack and some climbing. Challenge - BC Cup of 2 or 4. Approx. finish time 4-8 hours. Bryan Expert, Sport and Beginner. 20- to 40-min races. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com tions, 303-777-6887, oysterracingseries.com Mission, BC. Race the Fraser Valley. Saturday: 9km Tasaka, 866-912-3331, mindovermountain.com Jun 30: Righteous Richland Scoring on points, tie broken by placing in last race. Jun 9–10: NW Adventure Sports Festival Different course each week. Joe Davis, Echelon loop on lush singletrack through pristine rainforest. Jun 2–3: Timberline Marathon Sprint Triathlon Port Gamble, WA. Twisted Sister MTB race on 14- Nice challenging course. Open to all categories. Events, 541-951-2831, echelonrace.com/stxc mile course. All ages and abilities. Also kayaking, Timothy Lake, OR. 16-year old +. Choice of Satur- Richland, WA. Start 8:30am at Howard Amon Sunday: Oldest DH in Canada. Gary Harder, FVM- trail run, paddleboard, triathlon. Spring Courtright, day full or half-marathon, Sunday half-marathon. Park. Half-mile swim, 12-mile MTB, 3-mile run. For Portland MTB Short Track Series BA, 604-853-4563, bearmountainchallenge.com 360-297-4659, [email protected] Singletrack on rolling trails circumnavigate Timothy 13 years old +. Solo, team, coed, women only. June 4–July 30 Jun 30: Big Jugs Marathon Lake. RogueMultiSport.com Jun 9–10: Port Alice XC / DH Eric Greager, 509-942-7137, 3rrr.org Portland, OR. Multiple laps on fun and challenging McCall, ID. 44-mile MTB race. Darren Lightfield, Jun 2–Sep 16: TriSandpoint Port Alice, BC. XC Saturday, DH Sunday. 3-5 minute course with a lot of bumps and turns. Wild Rockies, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesracing.com Sandpoint, ID. A triathlon with a twist. 3 separate Double points for XC & DH finals. Nitro Club, From 5:30-8pm on the infield of Portland Int’l Race- events: Chafe 150 (June2), Long Bridge Swim Mountain bike islandcupseries.com Jun 30–Jul 2: Furious3 - Fernie way. MTB or cyclocross bike. All ages, abilities, (Aug. 4) and Scenic Half (Sept 16). Time recorded Fernie, BC. 3-day stage race for riders of all levels free kiddie races. Points 15 deep. Best 6 of 7 count Jun 9–10: The Beast MTB Race for each event, fastest overall time wins. Standing on some of the best trails in the area. Solo, teams series toward overall cash. Weekly prizes. Kris Schamp, Port Gamble, WA. Take on The Beast or Mini-Beast for all participants in the tri. Team and solo entry. of 2 and relay categories. Limit 400. Furious3 All Gravity Series - AGS 503-466-9007, portlandracing.com course full or sprint adventure race as a team or Events Inc., 888-880-8846, furious3.com Geraldine Lewis, 208-290-7148, TriSandpoint.org individually--but don’t miss this incredibly fun event. Jun 3: North Olympic Jun 16–17; Jul 14–15; Aug 18–19; Sep 29–30; Salem STXC Races include trail running, mountain biking and Discovery Marathon Oct 20–21 August 1–22 paddling. John Kuntz, Olympic Outdoor Center, Port Angeles, WA. Point to point marathon and Various, ID. 6-event series with venues in WA, ID. Series of 4 events. Kurt Haas, 503-362-0370, 360-297-4659, unleashthebeastnw.com half-marathon from Sequim to Port Angeles on the Technical downhill and enduro downhill/Super D obra.org Bicycle Paper June 2012 - 11 Calendar Jun 30: Galena Grinder Jul 20–22: Mt Bike Oregon July Phoenix Velo Wednesday Races RR. OBRA categories on the same courses. Chad Ketchum, ID. Series Finals. White Henry Memorial Oakridge, OR. Enjoy 3 days of unequaled weekly March 14–August 29 Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-980-2344, mthoodcyclingclassic.com at Galena Lodge. Two 22.5-mile loops with 50% singletrack that will leave you both exhausted and Mission, BC. Mission Raceway 2.1km-long closed singletrack. Distance 10-22.5 miles, depending on replenished. Each day offers supported ride op- Monday Jun 9–10: Great Northern Stage Race Hutch’s Hillclimb Series circuit course. All ages and abilities grouped in category. For shorter distance, do the regular XC. tions. Campground along the bank of Willamette A/B/C categories. Intensity and distances vary Whitefish, MT. 2-day, 3-stage event consisting of Pro UET series #4. Qualifier for Nationals. Hal River at Greenwaters Park. Randy Dreiling, Mt Bike June 4–25 based on level. Top 5 each night receive points downtown crit, TT up Big Mountain and challeng- Miller, Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com Oregon, 541-968-8870, mtbikeoregon.com Eugene, OR. April hill climb series comprised of 4 toward overall standings. Registration 5:30pm, ing circuit race with approx 500’ of elevation per Jun 30: Oregon State ST Championship Jul 22: 50 Miles at the Pass events on consecutive Tuesdays. Open to all cat- race at 7pm. Separate kids race. Cycling BC or lap. Located 4 hrs from Spokane. Rob Hagler, Mt Hood, OR. Petr Kakes, skibowl.com Coeur d’Alene, ID. Gran Fondo MTB ride. 10, 17, egories. 3.7-mile climb featuring 800’ of elevation UCI license required. Galen Kehler, Phoenix Velo 406-899-1670, fvbr.wordpress.com Jun 30: Targhee 5-Hour XC 35, 50 miles. Start at 4th of July Pass Park & Ski Trail- gain with up to 13% grade. This challenging course Training Group, 604-462-1296, phoenixvelo.ca Jun 9–10: Wenatchee Velo Omnium Alta, WY. 10-mile singletrack loop through fields of head. Longer rides start 8:30am. Course closes at up McBeth has been used in the Tour Willamette Wenatchee, WA. TT course: rolling, 9-mile out and wild flowers and aspens at Grand Targhee Resort. 4pm. Supported, T-shirt. Benefits local Lake City Trail and offers a flat start with climbing the rest of the Thursday back. Criterium: 1km, 4 corners, small hill. Road Andy Williams, 800-827-4433, grandtarghee.com Builder’s Assoc. Carrie Martin, 4th Street Cycling way. Fast times are in the 11s, great times are in Champion Thursdays course - 2 loops: short loop 12 miles with 1400’ of Club, 208-667-8969, bicycleservice.com/4thJuly.html climbing, big loop 27 miles with 2000’ of climbing. the 10s. TT solo starts. All categories. Sal Collura, May 10–September 6 July 541-747-3336, obra.org Pre-reg by May 13. Enter all or individually. Must Ashland, OR. Thursday night racing. Distance Jul 1: 6 Hours of Skibowl Monday PIR start all 3 to be eligible for overall prize. Steve Government Camp, OR. Multiple 40’ to 50’ laps road varies as daylight permits. A: 18+ laps. B: 5 races Johnston, Wenatchee Valley Velo, Wenatchee on an up-and-down loop around Skibowl East. April 16–August 27 each distance – 10, 12, 14 laps. Each lap is 1.2 Sports Council, bikewenatchee.org Each lap offers great views, fully-stocked aid sta- series Portland, OR. Masters 30+ men (novice and miles with an elevation gain of 50’. A – Cat 1/2/3 Jun 10: BC Masters Series #11 B – Cat 4/5. Good event to work on team strategy. tion, DJ music and more. 2-person, multi-person (3 BC Masters Series experienced) and all women (any age/ability, Mill Bay, BC. Start at Kerry Park arena. See race Ed Garfield, 541-840-0713, obra.org to 6) or solo. Start 10am. All ages & abilities. Jun 10, 30–Jul 1; Jul 14–15, 20–22; Aug 5–6, 12, including Juniors) at Portland International Raceway. series for details. Larry Pommen, BC Lung Assoc., Kris Schamp, 503-466-9007, portlandracing.com 18, 19, 26; Sep 2, 23 5 categories. Course is a flat, wide 1.9-mile loop, Seward Park Criterium Series 250-652-5815, bcmasterscycling.net closed to traffic with excellent pavement. No tight Jul 1: Cascade Cream Puff 100 Various, BC. Series of 26 races. Best 15 results April 5–August 30 Jun 10: Dirt Bag Dash #3 Westfir, OR. America’s toughest 100-mile MTB corners. Great place to learn bicycle racing. De- Mountain Home, ID. Dream River Ranch. First count toward overall. Open to men and women signed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing. New Seattle, WA. Criterium. Short 0.8-mile raindrop- race. Riders complete three 33-mile loops. Climb- 30+. Staged in Lower Mainland, Vancouver shaped loop in the park. Very good pavement, start 11am. 23 to 58 miles depending on category. ing on gravel road, 50% singletrack and 18,000’ racers welcome. Women’s first time rider clinics 2nd See race series for details. James Lang, Lactic Acid Island or Interior. Age group cat: 30-34 and all Monday of each month. Registration at start/finish 200m hill each lap, 140 degree turn. Race of climbing. 110-rider limit. Time limit: 15 hours. subsequent in 5-year increments. Relaxed and fun directions vary. $10 per night. Juniors and women Cycling, 208-571-1853, joyride-cycles.com cascadecreampuff.com line at 5pm, first race 6:15pm. GC at the end of atmosphere. BCMCA membership, CBC Citizen or each month. Adam Edgerton, racemondaynight.com only $5. Registration on race day only. Opens at Jun 10: Gran Fondo Vernon - Jul 1: Ride Sun Valley Festival - UCI license needed. SunPeaks doesn’t count for 4:30pm, first start at 5pm, last at 7pm. Nightly Tour de Okanagan Super Super D points. 604-267-7338, bcmasterscycling.net Tuesday cash and primes. Pts 6 deep. Northwest Velo, Vernon, BC. 100-mile (161km) ride Gary Horsting, Sun Valley, ID. Ellen Gillespie, Sun Valley Events, BC Superweek Baddlands Twilight Series northwestvelo.com 250-549-4478, members.shaw.ca/mybike/index.htm 208-726-2777, ridesunvalley.com Thursday Challenge Series Jun 10: Westside Cycling Classic Jul 1: Six Hours of Mt. Hood Jul 6–8, 10, 11, 12, 13–15 April 10–August 21 May 10–August 30 Vancouver, BC. Starts at W 10th and Sasamat, go- Mt. Hood, OR. Kris Schamp, 503-466-9007, obra.org Full week of racing features three weekday criteri- Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm sharp, registration ing counter-clockwise around Pacific Spirit Regional Jul 3: Ride Sun Valley Festival - um (UBC, Gastown and Giro Burnaby) bookended open 4:45pm. Event and location vary each week, Richmond, BC. 1.4km criterium flat course at River- Park near UBC. 10.5km loop completely closed Fat Tire Crit by two 3-day stage races on the weekends (Tour check website for details. Yellow centerline rule in ef- side Industrial Park. Sign in 5:30pm at Horsehoe to traffic. 7-12 laps depending on category. Open de Delta and White Rock). bcsuperweek.ca fect in all TT and RR. Awards after last race. Locations Way & Horseshoe Place. Open to all, split into 3 to Juniors to Masters C. BC Cancer Foundation Sun Valley, ID. Ellen Gillespie, Sun Valley Events, racing groups: A, B and C. Points allocated after 208-726-2777, ridesunvalley.com Dirt Bag Dash Series include Spokane, Cheney and Coeur d’Alene. Points fundraiser. Jonathan Wornell, Wedgewood Cycling individual and team classification. No race on 7/3 & each race. Men & women. teamcoastalcycling.com Jun 10 Team, 604-836-9993, teamwedgewood.com Jul 5–8: XC MTB Nationals 8/7. 509-456-0432, baddlands.org Sun Valley, ID. Chad Sperry, 719-434-4200, Various, ID. 3-event series. Surfaces vary from Friday Jun 13–17: Race Across the West Pacific Raceways Series usacycling.org dirt, gravel, mud, sand; you might even find some Longview Twilight Criterium Oceanside, CA. From Oceanside to Durango, CO, March 20–August 28 open to male and female solo racers and 2- and Jul 7–8: Canadian Nat’l Chmps - DH pavement. Points awarded to top 50. All 3 races June 15–July 6 Beaupre, QC. Gestev Inc, velirium.com count. Cash prize for overall winners. Open to all, Kent, WA. 2.25-mile closed course. Reg. from 4-person teams. Racing around the clock. Support Jul 8: Rev El Stoked Race including Juniors. Meal included with registration. 5:30pm. Start 7pm, except March events - 6:45pm. Longview, WA. 4-event series presented in down- crews required. Run simultaneously with Race town Longview. Janice Forbes, Highlander Cycling, Revelstoke, BC. Marathon. 35km of sweet, relent- James Lang, 208-571-1853, joyride-cycles.com Course varies weekly. Women’s race every second Across America. Rick Boethling, RAAM, 360-353-3623, highlander-cycling.com raceacrossamerica.org less singletrack and logging road at the Mount EV Spring/Summer Series week starting 4/10. No race on 7/31 and 8/7. BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, buduracing.com Jun 14–17: Banff Nat’l Park Bike Fest MacPherson Nordic Ski Trials. Kid’s race for 3+. Jun 23 Used to be called Get Rev El Stoked. Skookum Sidney Velo TT Racing Banff, AB. Five challenging races throughout Cycle & Ski, 250-814-0090, skookumcycle.com Langley, BC. Series comprised of 12 events. 4 Banff National Park. More than $21,000 in prize racing groups: A, B, C and Novice. Distance varies May 1–August 28 June money. Banff Lake Louise Tourism, 403-762-0284, depending on group. Overall calculated on points. Sidney, BC. Presented on a 17.4km course, every Jun 1–3: Robert Cameron Law Cycling banfflakelouise.com Touring Start 10:30am. Yellow line rule enforced. UCI or Tuesday - rain or shine. Sign up at 6:30pm, first Series - BC Road Championships Jun 15–17: Capital Stage Race June Cycling BC or domestic US licence ok. Jeff Ain, rider off at 7pm. Start/finish at Cy Hampson Park Victoria, BC. Friday: Russ Hayes 5km TT on Dallas Olympia, WA. New. 3 days, 4 stages: Friday - RR, escapevelocity.bc.ca on Lockshide Ave. Must do 3 races do qualify for Rd at 6pm. Saturday: Classic Mount Tolmie RR starts Saturday - TT & criterium, Sunday - RR. Pre-reg Jun 7–18: Idaho City MTB Tour overall. Larry Pommen, Sidney Velo, sidneyvelo.ca Boise, ID. 100-mile MTB tour. Darren Lightfield, Wild Inland Road Race Series at 8am. Counts as BC Road Championships. Sun- mandatory. Scenic routes in Olympia, and also Rockies, 208-587-9530, wildrockiesracing.com Jun 2, 3, 30; Jul 28; Aug 12 SWICA Criterium Series day: 11am Bastion Square Criterium and kid’s race. Thurston, Grays Harbor, and Lewis Counties. Part Jon Watkins, 250-686-4012, victoria-cycling.com of Junior Racing Series. Erik Anderson, CBC Rac- Spokane, WA. 5 races series. Courses feature a May 8–July 10 Jun 16–17: Boise to Idaho City MTB Tour ing, 360-870-5025, capitalstagerace.weebly.com variety of terrain to challenge all levels of riders. Jun 2: Hammer Velo Criterium Boise, ID. Recreational adventure with proceeds Boise, ID. 10 races at Expo-Idaho, south of Hawks Jun 15: Cirque du Cycling Criterium benefiting SWIMBA. 100-mile ride with 18,000’ Cash and merchandise going to the winners. Over- Stadium. All events count towards SWICA points Hillsboro, OR. Singlespeed championships of the total vertical for the weekend or a shorter 42 -mile all calculated on points. All USA Cycling races. in each category. 5 different groups. First start: universe. Part of Norm Babcock Cat 4/5 Women’s Portland, OR. Family ride 1:30pm. Racing at 5pm option. Staged at Fort Boise Armory. Fully sup- Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo Cycling Team, E flight 5:45pm, A flight 8pm. Registration starts Series. Jeff Tedder, 503-473-7650, obra.org with Cat 3, followed by Pro 1/2 at 6pm. Course ported, all meals and snacks. SAG available for a 509-868-8604, spokanerocketvelo.com 5:15pm. Monthly awards (6/5-1/, 6-26-7/10). Jun 2: LP 200 Team Challenge between N. Shaver & N. Fremont St. Elongated fig- shorter tour. Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com 208-890-3118, idahobikeracing.org Boise, ID. USCF-sanctioned event from Boise to ure 8 course provides 2-way racing. $5,000 purse. Junior Racing Series Good Sport Promotion, cyclingcircus.com Jun 16: Test of Endurance 50 Sun Valley. Teams of 4 riders - sum of each rider’s Jun 15–17, 24, 30; Jul 27–29 Tuesday PIR Jun 15: Harbour Sprint Series #1 Corvallis, OR. 50 miles, 6,400’ to Coast Range USCF category must be 10 or greater for the team Various, WA. Carrie Eller, wsbaracing.com April 3–August 28 and back. Amazing support, custom swag, big to qualify. 10 sections and each team picks (in Victoria, BC. Open to all. Two-up sprint on course raffle and post-event meal. Do it at your own pace. Lake Washington Velo Circuit Series Portland, OR. RR circuit at Portland International advance) who is racing. LP 100 Team and LP 100 along the inner harbor. Part of Victoria Int’l Mudslinger Events, mudslingerevents.com Raceway. Genders combined for Cat 1/2/3, Cat solo availalble. Mike Cooley, George’s Lightweight Cycling Festival. harboursprints.com Jul 28; Aug 11, 26 Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com Jun 24: Ashland Mtn Challenge Ride 3/4, Cat 4/5. Flat 1.9-mile loop, wide road with Jun 16–17: Greenwood Stage Race Various, WA. Series of 3 events. Day-of registra- excellent pavement, closed to traffic. Distances Jun 2: Mary’s Peak Hill Climb Ashland, OR. Ride for free with the Ashland Mtn Greenwood, BC. Saturday: 5.2km HC on 10-12% tion only. Categories: men Cat 1/5, women 1/4, and hot spots vary depending on daylight. Cash Corvallis, OR. 9.5-mile climb up the wide, smooth grade and 16km ITT. Sunday: 130km road race. All Challenge crew. Start 10am. Race on Saturday. Masters 35+. Cash and merchandise - 5 deep. and merchandise prizes. Bring canned food and William Roussel, 541-499-2298, ashmtnadv.com Mary’s Peak Rd. Averages about 6-8% grade. funds raised will pay for playground equipment. Nip- Points to top 10, more points in last race. Inter- receive discount on entry fee (up to 3 cans, $1/ Goes past beautiful vistas of the Willamette Valley. per Kettle, 250-443-9016, grandforkscyclingclub.com Jun 24: Longest Day of Trails series sprints halfway through each race. Alan can). Benefits Oregon Food Bank. Start times: Cat Starts at the intersection of Mary’s Peak Rd. and Jun 16: High Uintas 10,000 RR Port Townsend, WA. Choose your distance. Select Adams, 206-909-1192, hagensbermancycling.com 4/5 6:05pm; Cat 3/4 6:30pm; Cat 1/2/3 6:45pm. Hwy 34 (1200’) and will end at the parking lot Kamas, WY. 1 Day, 80 mile, point to point road your charity. Supports Quimper Trails Association, Norm Babcock Cat 4/5 Women’s Series Team and individual season passes available. on top (3600’). All categories, including tandems. Jefferson Trails Coalition, and Pacific NW Trails race from Kamas, UT, to Evanston, WY, over Bald Jun 2, 17, 24; Jul 7–8; Aug 4, 31–Sep 2 Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, obra.org Will O’Donnell, eugenecyclingteam.com Mountain Pass. Gran Fondo for citizen riders and Assoc. Runners/walkers welcome. Nicole Sexton, Jun 2: Oregon Gran Fondo Jefferson Trails Coalition Peninsula Trails Coalition, Various, OR. 7 events with specific Cat 4/5 women Twilight Criterium Series touring riders. Marek Shon, Evanston Wyoming longestdayoftrailspt.wordpress.com fields to help women develop/learn strategy and June 5–August 28 Cottage Grove, OR. New event. 31, 71 and 120 CC, 801-209-2479, evanstoncycling.org miles. The longest climb into the Coast Range will tactics. Top 99 get points toward overall. For stage Eugene, OR. Traditional flat, fast, 4-corner, Jun 16: Idaho State District RR Jun 30–Jul 7: BC Bike Race Challenge be timed for all riders, with special awards going races, points given on GC classification. Only the wide open 1km course at Greenhill Technology TBD, ID. Vernon Padaca, 208-571-1730, N. Vancouver, BC. An epic 7-day adventure from to best times for men, women, and age categories RR at High Desert counts for points. Kenji Sugahara, Park. Primes every night. Weekly and monthly teamdobbiaco.com Vancouver to Whistler on some of the world’s sweet- from juniors to masters 70+. co-motion.com est singletrack. Epic or Challenge classes. Catego- obra.org prizes. Open to all. Registration opens at 5pm. Jun 16: OBRA RR Championship Day ries: solo, teams of 2, 3, 4 and 5. Sells out quickly. Oregon Cup Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org Jun 2: Second Ascent Ballard Criterium 2 - OC#5 Dean Payne, 778-846-5746, bcbikerace.com Jun 16, 24; Jul 7–8; Aug 18 World Tuesday Night Championship Ballard, WA. A classic. 1km, almost flat, Salem, OR. Part of Oregon Cup. Jim Allen, Jun 30–Jul 8: Ride Sun Valley 4-corner crit course. Slight raise to finish on 503-316-3540, obra.org Various, OR. Series of 8 events for Senior 1/2 men May 1–August 28 cobbles. Registration day of only. Cat 5 limited to Jun 17: Cobblestone Classic Criterium Mountain Bike Festival and Senior 1/3 women, overall based on points. Top Vancouver, BC. Road racing every dry Tuesday 50 riders. Start 3:30pm, main race 7:30pm. Part of Nanaimo, BC. Peter McCaffery, 250-244-1597, Sun Valley, ID. Centered around USA Cycling Mtn 20 in each event scores points. Cash prizes for top 5 (rain = no race) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Registra- Bike Nat’l Championships. Showcases the area’s WSBA Senior BARR, POC Cat 4 Women’s Series. bcmasterscycling.net in both categories overall. For Omnium race - only RR tion 6pm. Women and men 4/5 race at 6:30pm, Step Down Racing, stepdownracing.com 400+ miles of singletrack over 5 days. Sun Valley counts toward OC standings. obra.org/oregon_cup Jun 17: Idaho State TT Championships Cat 3/4 men at 7pm and Cat 1/2 men at 7:30pm. Jun 2: Spokane Road Race TBD, ID. Gary Casella, idahobikeracing.org Events, 208-726-2777, ridesunvalley.com POC Cat 4 Women’s Series Course on the campus of UBC Thunderbird Sta- Spokane, WA. Part of Inland Road Race Series. Jun 17: OBRA TT uly dium. 604-734-4241, escapevelocity.bc.ca J Jun 2; Jul 14; Aug 4 Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo Cycling Team, Peoria, OR. Part of Norm Babcock Cat 4/5 Jul 6–8: 3-Day Oakridge Tour Various, WA. Series of 8 events. Points to top 15 Wednesday 509-868-8604, spokanerocketvelo.com Women’s Series. Jordan Staples, obra.org Oakridge, OR. Intermediate level tour offers a finishers in Cat 4 events, plus points for finishing Central Oregon Crit Series Jun 3: Cow Country Classic Jun 18: Mt Hood Cycling sample of area’s best trails and features almost other events. Prizes for top 15 overall. Minimum Wolf Creek, MT. teamgreatdivide.wordpress.com everything Willamette National Forest has to offer. 2 races to qualify for overall. Most events in the June 13–August 8 Classic Kids Race Jun 3: OBRA TTT The Dalles, OR. Largest kids race in the NW. Kid-a- Also 8/31. Randy Dreiling, 541-968-8870, series have a 75-rider limit, pre-reg strongly recom- Bend, OR. 5-event series. Matt Plummer, Brownsville, OR. Kenny Graham, obra.org oregon-adventures.com mended. Martha Walsh, wsbaracing.com 541-385-7413, centraloregonracing.net gories to choose from: 4< yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 8-9 Jun 3: Riverbend Criterium yrs, and 10-12yrs. Raced on a closed circuit with Jul 9–15: Kettle Valley Trail 1 WSBA Master BARR Central Oregon TT Series Post Falls, ID. Fast, semi-flat, 1.13-mile crit on the good pavement. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promo- Castlegar, BC. Starts in historical Castlegar and Jun 3–Jul 14 June 6–August 1 wide open streets of Riverbend Commerce Park. tions, 541-980-2344, mthoodcyclingclassic.com ends in Beaverdell, via Grand Forks, Greenwood Most of the course is less than technical. Staging and Rock Creek. Incredible views of Lower Arrow Various, WA. Best All around Road Rider for Mas- Bend, OR. 4-event series. First start 6pm. OBRA Jun 20–24: Para, Junior, U23, ters is calculated on the three state championship license required. Only on-site reg. available. Vari- and start/finish at the Buck Knives factory and head- Elite Road Nationals Lake. Mostly on rail bed. Hybrid or MTB. Great Ex- quarters. First race at noon. Part of Inland Road races. wsbaracing.com ous venues. Matt Plummer, deschuteshoney.com Augusta, GA. Road, ITT and criterium races. plorations, 800-242-1825, great-explorations.com Race Series. Bruce Johnson, Team Two Wheeler / Tony Leko, 719-434-4200, usacycling.org Jul 14–20: Kettle Valley Trail 2 WSBA Senior BARR Mt. Tabor Series Specialized, 509-868-8604, spokanerocketvelo.com Beaverdell, BC. Beaverdell to Coalmont. Classic Jun 2, 3, 24; Jul 8, 14; Aug 12 May 30–July 11 Jun 3: WA State TT Championships Jun 22: Harbour Sprint Series #2 Victoria, BC. Open to all. Two-up sprint on course Kettle Valley line with overnights at McCulloch Various, WA. Best All Around Road Rider for se- Portland, OR. Challenging 7-week circuit race Tenino, WA. Mostly flat with a couple of rollers along the inner harbor. Part of Victoria Int’l Lake, Chute Lake, West Summerland, Chain Lake nior class only. 10 races including state champion- series held on a 1.3-mile hilly loop closed to traffic on a twisty and winding road with good pavement. Cycling Festival. harboursprints.com and Coalmont. Average 34 miles per day. Hybrid ships which carry double points. Members only get around the upper reservoir in Mt. Tabor Park. All Staged at Tenino City Park. Pre-reg mandatory. or MTB. Robbin McKinney, Great Explorations, points. Top 15 get points at Championships events, categories, including fixed-gear. Overall calculated First racer start 9am. Juniors C & D 10km, Juniors B 800-242-1825, great-explorations.com top them at other races. Ted Chauvin, WSBA, on best 6 of 7. Final race: double points. Start 20km, all others 40km. Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Family Friendly Ride or Event Jul 15–22: BC Bike Ride Tour #1 wsbaracing.com 6pm. Benefits the Oregon Food Bank - up to $3 Erik Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling, ssvr.weebly.com Supports Bicycle Alliance of WA N. Vancouver, BC. Coast mountains and island tour. discount if you bring canned food. Clark Ritchie, Jun 7–10: Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Supports Bicycle Transportation Travel to the best MTB destinations, fully supported. 503-936-2575, mttaborseries.com Hood River, OR. 4-day, 4-stage event for pros. BC Bike Race, 778-846-5746, bcbikerace.com Alliance of OR Thursday Columbia Hills RR, Friday Gorge TT, Sat- Commercial Tour urday downtown criterium, Sunday Three Summits 12 - Bicycle Paper June 2012 calendar Jun 23: Cannonball Jul 7: Allan Butler Memorial Criterium Jun 2–3: MS Bike Tour - Jun 9: Just for the Hill of It Lawson, Southeast Oregon Regional Food Bank, Seattle, WA. One day ultra-marathon event. 276 Idaho Falls, ID. Through historic downtown. 1km Fraser Valley Grape Escape White Bird, ID. 13-mile ride with challenging 541-889-9206, greatowyheeride.com miles with about 9200’ of climbing. Start 3am on flat, technical, L- shape criterium. All categories. Fraser Valley, BC. Gear up for fun, a challenge, switchbacks of the Old White Bird Grade. All ages Jun 16: Tour de Fronds MLK Way at I-90 bike path. Redmond Cycling Start 5:30pm. Intermediate primes. races2race.com and a cure with a 120km and 160km, 2-day event. welcome. Lunch. Start 9am. Benefits the Hospice Powers, OR. 7 ride options (30, 32, 62, 66, Club, 425-739-8609, redmondcyclingclub.org Jul 7–8: High Desert Omnium OC#7 Min fundraising $250. All rest stops at wineries. Program of Syringa Hospital & Clinics. Cindy Hig- 70, 80, 140 miles) with variable elevations up Jun 23: Design District Criterium Bend, OR. 3 events. Saturday: morning 30-50 min Jason Hulbert, MS Society of Canada, gins, Syringa General Hospital, syringahospital.org to 10,000’ over coast range between Powers to Victoria, BC. Nighttime race on technical 0.75km criterium, 9-mile TT in the afternoon. Sunday: road 604-602-3221, mssociety.ca Jun 9–10: Oregon May 600 Glendale. Start from either direction. Follows low- course. Roadies, trackies, mountain bikers all race at Edison Sno-Park near Mt Bachelor. Omnium Jun 2: National Trails Day Newberg, OR. 600km randonneur event. ACP traffic BLM and FS roads. The Umpqua Velo Club, welcome. 40-lap race for A group, 20 for B group. format. Open to all, tandem category, no separate Various. Events of all sort, including trail building brevet. Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org 541-496-4833, tourdefronds.com Singlespeed event. Part of Victoria International Junior class. Part of Oregon Cup, Norm Babcock and rides, presented by various organizations in Jun 9: Strawberry Century Jun 16–17: TriCities 600 Cycling Festival. Vancouver Island Alley Cat Racing Cat 4/5 Women’s Series. Cate Hass, Bend Bella all part of the country. imba.com Lebanon, OR. Scenery, clean air, low-traffic Richland, WA. 600km ACP brevet. Paul Whitney, Assoc., designdistrictcrit.com Cyclists, 541-480-1852, obra.org Jun 2: Oregon Gran Fondo roads, food & strawberry dessert at finish. 13-mile Desert River Randonneurs, drrando.blogspot.com Jun 23–24: Eastern WA Senior Games Jul 7: Seattle to Spokane (S2S) Cottage Grove, OR. New event. 31, 71 and 120- family route, 53-, 72-and 101-mile options. Fully Jun 17: 4000 in 50 Century Walla Walla, WA. 50+ Masters bike racing Lake City, WA. Ultra-marathon 1-day, 284-mile mile ride. Starting at Bohemia Park with a pre-ride supported. Benefits Samaritan Lebanon Community Walla Walla, WA. Revival of our one day classic. events for men and women. No racing experience ride from Seattle to Spokane on SR-2. 12,000’. charity breakfast, an expo of locally-produced Hospital & Build Lebanon Trails. Start at Lebanon Unsupported. 4000’ of elevation gain. Great needed. 2 TTs, 1 RR, 1 crit. Enjoy our area’s Redmond Cycling Club, redmondcyclingclub.org wares and activities. Co-Motion, co-motion.com HS. Courses open 7am. Ken Orwick, Santiam 20-mile descent. $5 fee. Day of reg. only. Same award-winning wines with great food at the Jul 8: Blue Ribbon Road Race Jun 2: Pioneer Century Spokes, Inc., santiamspokes.org weekend as Ann Weatherhill ride, stay an extra celebratory dinner on Saturday night. Charles Idaho Falls, ID. Rolling 28-mile course is a chal- Canby, OR. Experience the beauty of the Cascade Jun 9: TriCities 200 day! Charles Stanger, Wheatland Wheelers CC, Stanger, 509-520-2288, [email protected] lenge. Junior, women and men categories. $500 foothills and the bucolic farmland of the Cham- Richland, WA. 200km ACP brevet. Paul Whitney, 509-520-2288, wheatlanderwheelers.com Jun 23: EV Spring #12 cash, prizes/trophies. First start 9am, Cat 1/2 poeg region. 32, 45, 55, 77, 100 miles on low Desert River Randonneurs, drrando.blogspot.com Jun 17–Aug 6: Across America North Mission , BC. Part of EV Spring/Summer Series. 11am. Kevin Rowher, Races2Race, 435-770-9852, traffic roads. Exceptional rest stops, lunch by Chris Jun 10: Gran Fondo Vernon - Astoria, OR. Terrific touring pace for cyclists who Central Valley CC, escapevelocity.bc.ca races2race.com King, SAG support. Each loop begins/ ends at Tour de Okanagan want to see the US from their saddle or have Jun 23: ICO Criterium #2 Jul 8: Lake Oswego Criterium Clackamas Fairgrounds. Ben Schonman, Portland Vernon, BC. 100-mile (161km) ride through dreamed of riding coast to coast. 3,667 miles, 75 Mount Home, ID. ntdom.net Lake Oswego, OR. Steven Beardsley, Wheelmen Touring Club, 503-7758300, pwtc.com breathtaking scenery along Kalamalka, Wood, miles/day average. Fully supported. Bill Lannon, Jun 23: Ironclad Criterium 503-317-5836, obra.org Jun 2–3: Rona MS Bike Tour - and Okanagan Lake and through Armstrong/Spall- America By Bicycle, 888-797-7057, abbike.com Hillsboro, OR. Flat and fast city course in down- Jul 8: WA State Crit Championships Fraser Valley Grape Escape mucheen rural areas. This will be a 5.5–7.5-hour Jun 17: Double Dawg Tandem Ride town Hillsboro. First start 10am, last one 2:35pm. Bellingham, WA. Senior and Masters categories. Langley, BC. Ride the Fraser Valley with visits to ride based on group speeds. Gary Horsting, Bend, OR. 65-mile ride for tandems and singles Race time varies between 30-50 minutes. Dave Three corner 1k loop. Back stretch can be windy great wineries. 2-days, 120 & 160km. Start at Sand- members.shaw.ca/mybike/index.htm from Bend to Smith Rock State Park and back. Aldersebaes, 310-591-9415, [email protected] before the finish. Part of WSBA Senior BARR. man Langley Hotel. Min fundraising $250. Fully Jun 10–15: Grand Illinois Trail and Great views, 1 food stop with deluxe snacks, no Jun 23: Victoria Gran Fondo Stewart Bowner, Shuksan Velo Club, 283-602-9319, supported. MS Society of Canada, mssociety.ca Parks (GITAP) brutally long climbs, some short steep ones. $5 per Victoria, BC. 260km epic ride around beautiful wsbaracing.com Jun 2: Wheels to Meals Dixon, IL. Flat to hilly with mileage between 235 and rider. Start 9am at Hutch’s on Columbia St. Hutch’s southern Vancouver Island. David Sudbury, Jul 10: UBC Grand Prix Criterium Puyallup, WA. 7th annual ride through Puyallup 505 possible. Fully supported. Camping at 2 parks Bicycles, 503-382-6248, hutchsbicycles.com 250-389-6177, victoriagranfondo.com Vancouver, BC. Presented at UBC on 1.5km circuit. Valley and surrounding area. 10-, 20-, 32-, 46-, along Mississipi River. Limit 160. bikelib.org/gitap Jun 17–25: Northwestern Tour Jun 24: Historic Albany Criterium - OC#6 Primes and $10,000 cash prize. Kid’s race and 56- or 75-mile course. Min fundraising $100. Start Jun 10: Tour de Hood Astoria, OR. Astoria to Boise, ID. 644 miles, Albany, OR. L-shaped, flat, 1km course with 300m corporate challenge. Part of BC Superweek. Part of WSU-Puyallup campus. Numerous rest stops, finish Hood River, OR. Ride on a single lane paved forest fully supported. Bill Lannon, America By Bicycle, straight finish. Roads are wide, fast and safe with BC Superweek. Mark Ernstring, ubcgrandprix.com line festival. Proceeds support emergency food service roads that wind deep into the Mt. Hood 888-797-7057, abbike.com plenty of excellent spectator spots in historic down- Jul 11: Gastown Grand Prix programs in Pierce County. Kevin Glackin-Coley, National Forest showcasing its unique beauty. Jun 17–23: San Juan Islands - Victoria town. Racing from 9am-5:30pm. Part of Oregon Vancouver, BC. Criterium in downtown Vancouver. 253 383-5048 ext. 102, wheelstomeals.org Leaves 4 hours prior to the Mt. Hood Cycling Clas- Seattle, WA. Experience many of the best features Cup, Norm Babcock Cat 4/5 Women’s Series. Super fast and exciting 1.2km course with hairpin Jun 3: Bicycle Poker Run (BPR) sic pro race you can watch the action at the finish of the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Islands and Eric Adams, 541-971-2456, obra.org turn. 2 races, men Pro 1/2, women Pro 1/3. Part of Bearmouth, MT. Ride on quiet roads with beautiful or on the hills. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promo- Victoria. Other dates available. Energetic beginner Jun 24: Longbranch RR/ State Chmps BC Superweek. Mark Ernsting, globalrelayGGP.org scenery. 50-mile ride or 100. Top 3 best hands in tions, 541-308-6738, tourdehoodride.com to advanced. Average 35 miles per day. Bicycle Longbranch, WA. Masters/Juniors RR State Jul 12: Giro di Burnaby both rides win money. BBQ, raffle and prizes at Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com finish. Missoula Lions Club, missoulalionsclub.com Jun 15–17: Badlands National Jun 18–Aug 5: Big Ride Across America Championships. New mildly rolling loop added to Burnaby, BC. 1.85km fast, challenging criterium Park Tour course. Start at Longbranch Improvement Center. course throughout the Burnaby Heights neighbor- Jun 3: Davis Phinney Parkinson Ride Seattle, WA. 3,300-mile supported ride to Washing- Rapid City, SD. 3 days of riding Badlands Loop 1 steep 1/2-mile climb and 2 gradual 1/4-mile hood. Prize purse $15,000. Evening race. Part of Redmond, WA. 33, 65 and 75 miles through the ton, DC. 40 riding days averaging 85 miles per. Rais- Road among others. 22-44 miles options per day. climbs. Reg 7:30am. First start 9:30am. Part of BC Superweek. girodiburnaby.com Snoqualmie Valley lead by Nancy, Glenn and Ga- es funds and awareness for ALAW critical research, Easy to moderate. Jim Books, Dakota Bike Tours, WSBA Senior BARR, Junior Racing Series. Matt Jul 13–15: Tour de White Rock len Erickson respectively. Min. donation $10. Lim- education and advocacy programs. American Lung Swanson, 253-359-4241, wsbaracing.com ited support. Start at Marymoor Park Velodrome. 605-359-5672, dakotabiketours.com Assoc. of WA, 206-441-5100, bigride.org White Rock, BC. Omnium format. Friday: 2-uphill Jun 15–16: Boomer’s Legacy Ride Jun 29–Jul 1: Baker City Cycling Classic climbs (700m/16%). Amateur race 5:30pm, Pros Benefits Davis Phinney Foundation. Glen Erickson, Comox, BC. 2-day, 250km ride raises awareness Jun 18–21: Oregon Wine Country Classic Baker City, OR. Stage 1: Catherine Creek RR, 7pm. Saturday: twilight criterium. Sunday: 130km RR Erickson Cycles & ByrneInvent Cycling Team, and funds for Boomer’s Legacy. Gorgeous setting Portland, OR. Enjoy a great ride, wine tasting and stage 2: Historic Baker City 10 mile TT, stage 3: with long steep climb and quick descent. Cash prize. 206-910-0922, [email protected] winding along the Inland Island Hwy from Comox sightseeing in Oregon’s Willamette wine region. Tour d’Town Criterium - 30-60 minutes, stage 4: Part of BC Superweek. Lisa Kempton, White Rock Jun 3: Gorge-us Gals Ride to Victoria. Follows the ocean right to the heart of Can be tailored to all levels. Average 25 miles per 101 miles Tour d’Horn RR. Brian Vegter, BCCC, Leisure Services, 604-541-2161, tourdewhiterock.ca The Dalles, OR. New event. Women’s only bike day. Bicycle Adventures, bicycleadventures.com bakercitycycling.org ride in a fun and gorgeous setting along the BC’s capital city. Dave Berry, Boomer’s Legacy, boomerslegacy.ca Jun 23: Blue Cruise Idaho Jun 29: NWX Criterium Columbia River Gorge. Choose the 20-, 40- or 60- Touring Boise, ID. Peter Wood, 866-482-2252, Bend, OR. Mostly flat neighborhood streets, 2 mile loop and help brake the cycle of violence. A Jun 15–17: Yakima Valley Wine Tour bluecruiseidaho.com lanes wide. Men Pro 1/2, Cat 3, Cat 4/5, women, June benefit for Haven (Help Against Violent Encounters Yakima, WA. 3-day wine tour through Yakima Val- ley. Gear (and wine) transport provided. 2 nights Jun 23: Blue Cruise Idaho - Meridian Junior, Tandem and kids races. Start/finish on John Jun 1–4: Eastern Washington Tour Now). Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, Fremont/NW Crossing Dr. Part of the NorthWest 541-296-1904, gorge-usgalsride.com lodging in country inns, SAG, 7 meals, guide. Meridian, ID. Charity ride for all levels. 15, 30, 50 Chelan, WA. 4-day, 295-mile loop. Beautiful quiet Register by 5/15. Must be 21+. Spokane Parks and & 100 miles. Each route heads south & loops back. Crossing Hullabaloo. Matt Plummer, Central Or- roads, lush valleys, challenging climbs up several Jun 3: Peninsula Metric Century egon Racing, 541-385-7413, deschuteshoney.com Recreation, 509-363-5418, spokaneparks.org Lunch and live blues music. Benefits development mountain passes. Limit 40. Cascade Bicycle Club, Southworth & Gig Harbor, WA. Challenging ride Jun 16–19: 1000 Brevet of the Boise Greenbelt. Karri Ryan, Blue Cross of Jun 30–Jul 1: BC Masters Series #12/13 206-612-4700, cascade.org on scenic Kitsap Peninsula. Waterfront views, rural Vancouver Area, BC. Tentative. Start 6am. BC Idaho Foundation for Health, bluecruiseidaho.com Kelowna, BC. Saturday: criterium in Windfield. countryside, rolling hills. 40, 62 or 100 miles. 2 Jun 1–3: Golden Triangle Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca Sunday: RR. See race series for details. BC Masters start locations: Southworth Ferry Dock or Gig Jun 23: Cannonball Banff, AB. 3 days, 320km in the most Jun 16: Ann Weatherill Cycling Classic Seattle, WA. One day ultra-marathon event. 276 Assoc., 250-491-2205, bcmasterscycling.net spectacular settings. Supported. Harbor. SAG, rest stops, dessert at finish. Jun 30–Jul 1: BYRDS - 253-815-9061, twbc.org Walla Walla, WA. Walla Walla Valley provides cy- miles with approx. 9,200’ of climbing. Start 3am smithevents.ca/Golden_Triangle_Cycle.php on MLK Way at I-90 bike path. Support vehicle Junior Tour of Idaho clists with the best roads, great food, wine and out- Jun 1–3: Robb’s Ride Jun 3: Tour de Mason Lake standing weather. 30-, 60-, 100- mile options. Fully allowed. Redmond Cycling Club, 425-739-8609, Boise, ID. Junior-only event for riders 10-18 years Grand Forks, BC. 3 days, 348km, 3890m of Shelton, WA. 32-mile circuit with medium and supported. Charles Stanger, Wheatland Wheelers redmondcyclingclub.org old. RR, crit/circuit, hillclimb, crit. All Junior age climbing on a fun and social ride. Day 1: 120km rolling hills with beautiful scenery. T-shirt, water CC, 509-520-2288, wheatlandwheelers.com groups for girls and boys ages 10-12, 13/14, Jun 23–26: Cascade 1200 / 1000km Brevet flat and rolling. Day 2: Grand Forks to Osoyoos bottle, Olympic Mountain ice cream included. Part Jun 16–17: Foothills Randonnee Monroe, WA. The longest brevet of the SIR. Experi- 15/16, 17/18. Individual and team awards. via USA. Day 3: Queen’s stage. Luggage transport of Mason County Forest Festival. Debi Harvey, Fort St. John, BC. 600km brevet. Wim Kok, BC ence the beauty of WA state in a group-oriented Endurance Training & Fitness, byrdscycling.com and minimal support. Grand Forks Cycling Club, MasonCountyForestFestival.com Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca 1240km brevet. Also includes 1000km and 200km Jun 30–Jul 1: Gran Fondo Kootenai 250-442-0421, grandforkscyclingclub.com Jun 3–4: Walla Walla Wine Tour Jun 16: Gorge Ride brevets running concurrently. Mark Roehrig, Libby, MT. Day 1: Libby to Eureka - 76 miles, Jun 2: 3 Rivers Race Against Domestic Walla Walla, WA. Great wines, wonderful riding, The Dalles, OR. Fully supported, fundraising, non- Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org 4700’ elevation gain on continuously rolling terrain Violence beautiful scenery. Stay at historic Marcus Whitman traveling on National Forest Scenic Byways. Day 2: competitive ride along HCRH & HCRH State Trail Jun 23: Chelan Century Challenge La Grande, OR. 69- and 100-mile rides circling the Hotel. Support vehicle, guides, 2 meals, 1 night from Columbia Gorge Discovery Center to Hatfield Chelan, WA. 3 loops (30 to 40 miles each) return to Libby - 96 miles, 5900’ with stellar climb beautiful Grande Ronde Valley in eastern Oregon. lodging. Must be 21. Registration deadline May and descent. Benefits Libby’s Kiwanis Koats-4-Kids West Trailhead. 38.5-mile round trip. World-class combine challenging hills with captivating scenery. Raises money to fight domestic violence. Start at 22. Ryan Griffith, Spokane Parks and Recreation, scenery on low traffic roadway and trails. Jean- Each loop climbs 2,500’+ elevation gain. Ride 1 or and Backpack programs and Lions Den Booster Riverside Park between 6-10am. Also family ride. 509-625-6200, spokaneparks.org Club. gfkootenai.com nette Kloos, Friends of the Historic Columbia River, 2 for shorter distances. Lake Chelan Rotary Club, T-shirt and BBQ. 541-377-3175, 3riversrace.com Jun 4–8: Central Oregon 500 503-227-5638, hcrh.org 509-682-4699, chelancenturychallenge.com Jun 30: ICO Criterium #3 Jun 2–4: 600 Brevet Bend, OR. Week-long featuring 5 of the best Boise, ID. ntdom.net Jun 16: I Made the Grade Jun 23: Cycle de Vine Vancouver Area, BC. Start 7am. BC Randonneurs, centuries in the area. 2 flatter days and 3 more hilly. Chelan, WA. 35-mile ride through breathtaking Jun 30: Tacoma Twilight Criterium Clarkston, WA. 18-mile ride along the Snake River randonneurs.bc.ca Local guides to lead the ride. Supported. mbsef.org and up the Old Spiral Highway to the top of the scenery, visiting some of Chelan Valley’s preemi- Tacoma, WA. From 3-11pm in downtown Tacoma. Jun 2: 600km Brevet Jun 4–29: Great Alaska Highway Ride Lewiston Hill - 2000’ gain in altitude. Event for all nent wineries. Lester Cooper, Lake Chelan Rotary Part of Junior Racing Series. wsbaracing.com Kingston, WA. Jennifer Chang, Seattle Int’l Dawson Creek, BC. Ride entire length of famed riders. Bill Legg, prideofclarkston.com Club, 509-682-4699, chelancycledevine.com Jun 30: Whitworth Criterium Randonneurs, seattlerando.org Al-Can Hwy (Alaska Hwy) from Dawson Creek, Jun 16: Loreen Miller Bike Ride Jun 23–29: Cycle Montana Spokane, WA. Slightly technical and very fast Jun 2: Apple Century Ride BC, to Delta Junction, AK. 1400 miles. Fully Mead, WA. 19th annual. Start at Mt. Spokane Missoula, MT. Experience what Big Sky Country 0.9-mile course on University grounds. Open to Wenatchee, WA. 25th annual. Start at Walla supported, minimal traffic. Pedalers Pub & Grille, High School for 12-, 25-, 50-, or 100-mile ride. is truly all about. Average 60 miles/day, 6 riding all, no separate Juniors class. 45-60 minute race. Walla Point Park, wind through the orchards and 941-981-1398, pedalerspubandgrille.com 3-mile family ride & 5km walk/run. 100-mile route days. Fully supported. Adventure Cycling Associa- Kid’s race. Part of Inland Road Race Series. vineyards. 25, 50 and 100 miles, fully supported. Jun 7–Aug 16: Hazon Cross-USA Ride traverses beautiful Peone Prairie and Greenbluff, tion, 800-744-2453, adventurecycling.org Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo Cycling Team, Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary, applebikeride.com Seattle, WA. Ride to Washington D.C., or just part then travels north to Elk with views of Mt. Spokane. 509-868-8604, spokanerocketvelo.com Jun 23: Elk City Cycle Jun 2–17: Bike Ride Across Scenic Utah of it. Option for 7 or 10 days, 3, 5 or 10 weeks. Includes T-shirt, breakfast, and lunch. Melissa Halv- Harpster, ID. Century ride from Harpster to Elk July (BRA~SU) Makom Hadash, 212-644-2332, hazon.org erson, Cancer Patient Care, cancerpatientcare.org City. No support. Free. Corrie Rosetti, Twin Rivers Jul 4: Hailey Criterium St. George, Utah. Adventure of a lifetime includes Jun 9–10: 600km Brevet Jun 16–17: Ride to Conquer Cancer Cyclists, 509-758-9303, twinriverscyclists.org Kamloops, BC. Richard Blair, BC Randonneurs, Hailey, ID. Exciting 4-corner course in downtown 4 states, 7 nat’l parks, 4 nat’l monuments, 3 Vancouver, BC. Ride the classic Vancouver to Jun 23: Mountain Lakes Challenge 250-372-1873, randonneurs.bc.ca Hailey immediately following the parade. USA nations. Fully supported. Camping fees, park and Seattle or the new Challenge Ride to the foothills Ashland, OR. Three tough Cascades routes: 58 Cycling sanctioned, all USCF rules apply. Youth 12 monument entrance fees, breakfast and dinners Jun 9: Bob LeBow Bike Tour of the Cascade Mountains. Min. fundraising miles (5,000’ elevation gain), 100 miles (7,100’), & under race free. Bill Olson, Sun Valley Road & included. Bob Kinney, Bike 2 Bike, 801-677-0134, Nampa, ID. 3, 10, 25, 35, 62 and 100 miles wind- required. S. Richards, BC Cancer Foundation, or 135 miles (10,000’). Scenic lightly traveled Dirt Cycling Club, 208-788-2117, roadanddirt.org bike2bike.org ing through southwestern Idaho’s agricultural area 888-771-2453, conquercancer.ca roads. Coffee before, killer food during, dessert Jul 4: Joe Matava Memorial Classic Crit Jun 2: Chafe 150 and Snake River wine region. Fully supported. Ben- Jun 16: Rock and Ride after. Jonathan Williams, Siskiyou Velo Bicycling efits Terry Reilly Health Services Zero Pay Fund. Burien, WA. 1km, 4-corner, closed course in Sandpoint, ID. Starts on the shores of Lake Pend Quincy, WA. 10, 30, 70 and 100 miles on country Club, 541-951-0031, mountainlakeschallenge.com Start at Nampa High School. Ann Sandven, Terry downtown Burien. All categories. Start 8:30am. Also Oreille. Winds into Montana through lush river valleys roads through Quincy Valley. Routes are flat to Jun 23: Petal Pedal Reilly Health Services, 208-467-4431, trhs.org Junior State Championships. Jeff Brain, Wheelsport of Cabinet Mountains. Challenging distance but mod- rolling hills with one 4-mile climb that can be Silverton, OR. Cycle the Summer Solstice, tour the Cycling Team, 253-863-5399, wheelsportcycling.com est elevations, no mountain passes. Also 1/2 CHaFE Jun 9: Flying Wheels Summer Century bypassed. Lunch after ride. Non-profit event. Dan Willamette Valley riding the less-traveled road. Jul 6–8: Tour de Bozeman 80-mile option. Benefits Ready! for Kindergarten Redmond, WA. 25-, 45-, 65-, & 100-mile loops, Robinson, Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce, Options: 30, 62 and 100 miles. Start/finish at the from rolling to hilly, through the rural area Bozeman, MT. Omnium stage race - 3 events 20km program. Start 6:30am. Geraldine Lewis, Panhandle 509-398-1236, quincyvalley.org Oregon Gardens, includes dinner. Good Sport around Lake Sammamish, Carnation, Fall City and TT, downtown match sprint and 70-mile RR with Alliance for Education, 208-290-7148, chafe150.org Jun 16: Run, Walk or Ride for Habitat Promotions, petalpedal.com Monroe. Start/finish at Marymoor Park. Finish 4600’ of climbing. $5000 in cash. Amy Frykman, McMinnville, OR. 5, 10, 14 and 27 miles in Yamhill Jun 23: RATPOD Jun 2: High Tide Ride line festival including a New Belgium beer garden. 406-579-0944, tourdebozeman.com Anacortes, WA. Fully supported, beautiful Valley foothills. Shorter distances for walk and Dillon, MT. 1 day, 130 miles with 5,500’ of Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-522-3222, cascade.org run. Start at Duniway Middle School. Supports climbing to benefit Camp Make-A-Dream. Limit Jul 6–8: Tour de Delta ride on Fidalgo Island with breathtaking views Jun 9–12: Hare & Tortoise 1000km Delta, BC. 3 days, 3 stages. MK Delta criterium, of the Skagit flats and San Juan Islands. 25, 50 McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity. Becky, 650. Camp Make-A-Dream, ratpod.org Victoria, BC. Experienced randonneurs only! Brenco Criterium and White Spot RR - 140km or 75 miles begin/end at the Anacortes Waterfront 503-472-9637, rwr.machabitat.org Jun 23: Ride2Survive Self-supported, Victoria to Port Hardy and back. men, 85km women. $25K cash prize. Start of Festival at 8am. 5-mile family ride. Benefits Jun 16: The Great Owyhee Ride Kelowna, BC. 1-day epic 400km ride over 2 All paved roads. Scenic and hilly route. 75-hour BC Superweek. Pro 1-2, women open. Part of BC North Islands Young Life. Liz Jenkins, 360-840-8778, Ontario, OR. Scenic century ride through rural Or- mountain passes to raise funds for Canadian Cancer limit, 27,000’ elevation gain. Riders receive route Superweek. Municipality of Delta, tourdedelta.com sites.younglife.org/sites/northislands/default.aspx egon, winds from Ontario up to base of Owyhee Society. Pedal 15 hrs, climb 12000’ under police sheet & control card. ACP brevet. Ken Bonner, BC Dam. 50-mile option available. All proceeds ben- escort. Min donation required. Fully supported. Randonneurs, 250-598-4135, randonneurs.bc.ca efit Southeast Oregon Regional Food Bank. Peter Vicki Kunzli, Ride2Survive, ride2survive.ca Bicycle Paper June 2012 - 13 Calendar Jun 23: Tour de Blast Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon. Pedal Nation heritage of the region. David Mozer, Ibike, LLC, Jul 26: RAMROD Toutle, WA. Ride up and back down a state high- Events, 503-593-8113, cascadetocrownride.com 206-767-0848, ibike.org/ibike Enumclaw, WA. Circumnavigate Mt. Rainier for Track series way to the flanks of Mt. St. Helens. 3 distances: Jul 4: Firecracker 100 Jul 14: Southfork Sashay 152 miles and 10,000’ elevation gain. Limit 800. 53, 87 and 132km. Start/finish at Toutle Lake High Bend, OR. Beautiful 100+km road ride through Kamiah, ID. Kamiah up Harpster Grade and back Redmond Cycling Club, 206-781-3903, Monday School. $65 fee includes T-shirt, food, drink, sup- Central Oregon, going to Prineville on a counter- on Mt. Idaho along the southfork back to Kamiah. redmondcyclingclub.org GVVA Sprint Night port, pasta feed. Buz Ketcham, Longview Rotary, clockwise route. Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Corrie Rosetti, 509-758-9303, twinriverscyclists.org Jul 28: 200km Brevet April 16–September 10 360-673-6356, tourdeblast.com Foundation, 541-388-0002, mbsef.org Jul 14: Summer 300 Vancouver Island, BC. Tentative. Start 7am. BC Victoria, BC. 200m, 500m, Kilo, Match Sprint. Jun 23: Victoria Gran Fondo Jul 4: Mary’s Peak Ashley Molk TBA, OR. 300km randonneur event. ACP brevet. Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca Weekly points calculated based on number of Victoria, BC. 260km epic ride around beautiful Memorial Ride Ed G, Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org Jul 28–29: ALS DoubleDay Bike Ride & riders attending each event plus 1. Season overall southern Vancouver Island. Starts in Victoria Albany, OR. Up Mary’s Peak and back. It’s not the Jul 14: Tour des Chutes Fundraiser for A, B and C categories. Weekly program var- north to Duncan and Lake Cowichan, west to Port miles, it’s the feet (4,000). Club ride but everyone Bend, OR. 7-, 25-, 48-, 72- or 100-mile ride on Mount Vernon, WA. 2-day, 85-mile ride through ies. Race from 6:30-8:30pm. No racing on 8/6. Renfrew, south to Sooke and back to Victoria. Rest welcome. No support. Mid-Valley Bicycle Club, Central Oregon’s finest roads. Fee includes burrito Skagit Valley. Fully supported. Benefits the ALSA Canceled if raining. GVVA, gvva.bc.ca stops, 2 meals, SAG and shuttle if needed. David 541-207-7925, mvbc.com lunch, post-ride party. Fully supported fundraiser Evergreen Chapter, living with Lou Gehrig’s MVA Monday Sudbury, 250-389-6177, victoriagranfondo.com Jul 6–8: 200-600km Brevet disease. Robin Hartman, The ALS Association Ever- for St Charles Cancer Survivorship Program and June 4–August 27 Jun 24–28: Bryce-Zion Family Sorrento, BC. 200, 300, 400 or 600km brevet. LiveStrong. Leslie Cogswell, Tour des Chutes com- green Chapter, 866-786-7257, webwa.alsa.org Redmond, WA. Men Cat 4, Juniors racing alternate St George, UT. Phenomenally gorgeous Bryce and Ride start between 6-7am. Route vary according to mittee, 541-400-0341, tourdeschutes.org Jul 28: CASA’s Ride Through Paradise Madison, TT, Sprint Mania. Start 7pm. USA Cycling or Zion National Parks are the perfect place for a distance. 250-675-2879, randonneurs.bc.ca Klamath Falls, OR. Fun event with well-marked Jul 15–21: San Juan Islands - Victoria a one-day license required. Canceled if raining. Free family tour on car-free roads. Sunday-Thursday. Jul 7–14: Cycle Washington courses, SAG, rest stops sponsored by local baker- Seattle, WA. Experience many of the best features spectator admission. 206-957-4555, velodrome.org Average 20 miles per day. All levels. All meals Redmond, WA. Scenic ride from Cascade Range’s ies, lunch, microbrews, live music. All 4 courses included. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, of the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Islands and Vic- west flank to arid plains of the east slope. Stevens toria. Other dates available. Energetic beginners (13, 30, 62 & 100 miles) wind through beautiful Tuesday bicycleadventures.com Pass to Lake Wenatchee State Park, follow Methow countryside along seldom traveled roads. Register Jun 24: Longest Day of Trails to advanced. Average 35 miles per day. Bicycle TRC Master/Junior TT Series River to Winthrop, climb N. Cascades Hwy & down Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com online. Sandy Berger, CASA for Children of Klam- Port Townsend, WA. Choose your distance. 3 check- to Puget Sound. Adventure Cycling Association, ath County, 541-885-6017, KlamathFallsCasa.org June 12–August 21 Jul 16: Nanaimo 200km point stations: 1st at 1.5-mile marker, 2nd at Cape 800-744-2453, adventurecycling.org Jul 28: Four-Summit Challenge Portland, OR. Track racing event for Junior and George Trailhead, 3rd at the current “end” of the Jul 7–8: MS Bike Tour - Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, BC. Stephen Hinde, BC Randonneurs, Masters only. Schedule changes weekly. Canceled 250-756-4756, randonneurs.bc.ca Cascade, ID. Gran Fondo event. Ride like a goat. 4 Larry Scott Trail. Select your charity. Supports Quim- Grape Escape challenging summits, 30, 50, 60 and 75 miles, one if raining. Meg Mautner, 503-805-1361, obra.org per Trails Association, Jefferson Trails Coalition, and Shawnigan Lake, BC. Explore Vancouver Island’s wine Jul 16–19: Oregon Wine Country Classic summit per distance; also 8.2-mile family fun ride. Prize Pacific NW Trails Assoc. Runners/walkers welcome. region and breathtaking scenery. 2-day tour. Min Portland, OR. Enjoy great ride, wine tasting and for the fastest up the last summit (optional). Start 8am. Wednesday Nicole Sexton, Jefferson Trails Coalition Peninsula fundraising. MS Society of Canada, 250-388-6496, sightseeing in Oregon’s Willamette wine region. Limit 750. Fully supported, T-shirt and BBQ included. Wednesday Night Racing Can be tailored to all levels. Average 25 miles per Trails Coalition, longestdayoftrailspt.wordpress.com mssociety.ca/msbiketours Mike Cooley, boisecyclingclub.blogspot.com May 16–September 5 Jun 24: Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria day. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, Jul 7: Seattle Summer Populaire Jul 28: Gourmet Century Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Women/ Victoria, BC. 50, 100 and 140km for all ages and bicycleadventures.com TBD, WA. 100km event open to all. Noel Howes, McMinnville,OR. The 100-kilometer event is a men Cat 4 and Masters (35+). Start 7:30pm. USA abilities. Showcases the best of Victoria’s roads - Jul 18–22: RedSpoke Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org non-competitive bicycle ride through the pastoral Cycling or one-day license required. Cost: $20. Bike scenic waterfront, quiet rural roads, challenging Redmond, WA. Change lives in our community one Jul 7: Seattle to Spokane (S2S) roads outside of Northwest Portland. Delightful rest rental available. Free spectator admission. See web- climbs through majestic rainforest. 3 start locations, mile at a time. 5-day, 300-mile fully supported tour Lake City, WA. Ultramarathon 1-day, 284-mile stops, lunch. Gourmet apres dinner. Supports LAF. site for nightly program. Canceled if raining. Harley 1 finish line. Limit 3000. Seamus McGrath, from Redmond to Spokane. Supports Hopelink and ride from Seattle to Spokane on SR-2. 12,000’ of Chris DiStefano, Chris King Precision Components, Sheffield, 206-957-4555, velodrome.org 250-590-6325, tourdevictoria.com the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. Limit 150. climbing. No support. Start 2am at Lake City Fred 503-758-5924, gourmetcentury.com Jun 24: Tour de Pierce $625 fundraising required. Will Miller, Redmond Thursday Meyer. Support drivers allowed. Redmond Cycling Rotary Club, 206-298-9288, redspoke.org Jul 28–Aug 5: Loop Tour Puyallup, WA. 22nd annual. 12-, 30-, 50- mile Corvallis, OR. 9-day camping tour open to MVBC Club, redmondcyclingclub.org Jul 18–22: Tour de Jasper Alpenrose Thursday Series routes of all levels of riders. Start at WW fair- Jul 8: Huckleberry Ride member - membership available. 400-500 miles grounds. Well-marked course, maps & cue sheets, Prince George, BC. From Prince George to Jasper May 3–September 13 Deary Park, ID. 50+-mile club ride from Deary clockwise loop through the Columbia River Gorge rest stop, SAG, competitor tees. Easy flat 12 mile and back via a free VIA Rail train ride. Cycle along Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event sched- Idaho to Elk River and back through backcountry and around Mt. Hood. SAG provided. Mid-Valley course, challenging and variable 50-mile route op- some of the most beautiful scenery in northern BC. ule posted on website days before each race night. with huckleberry ice cream in Elk River. Register Bicycle Club, 541-207-7925, mvbc.com tion. Cara Cross, Pierce County Parks Department, 65-115km/day. Prince George CC, 250-552-1612, No race on 6/23. 360-624-1801, obra.org online. Corrie Rosetti, Twin Rivers Cyclists, 253-841-8515, piercecountywa.org/parks openroadbiketours.ca Jul 28: Ride4US GVVA Bunch Races twinriverscyclists.org Jul 21: Friends of Jack (Amici di Tacoma, WA. 4 family-friendly events, 1 life- Jun 24: Two County Double Metric Jul 8–14: San Juan Islands - Victoria April 19–September 13 Century Giacomo) changing day. 3 safe, scenic routes. 21, 42 and Seattle, WA. Experience many of the best features 70 miles thru Steilacoom, Dupont, Lacey & Yelm. Victoria, BC. Mass start events, Scratch, Points, Olympia, WA. Fully supported, starts at Peter G. White Salmon, WA. Join Portland-based nonprofit of the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Islands and Vic- Also, Run4US 5/10K, Walk4US 5/10K. 5-mile Miss and Out, Keirin, Madison and Omnium. Schmidt Elementary School in Tumwater. 5 routes on one of two scenic but challenging rides - 29 or toria. Other dates available. Energetic beginners ride. Festival 9am-1pm w/inflatables, music, food. Season overall for A, B and C categories. Weekly (20, 35, 70, 85 and 126 miles) on lightly traveled 35 miles. Raises funds for cyclists who have been to advanced. Average 35 miles per day. Bicycle SAG, rest stops, more. Kids <10 free. Benefits crisis program varies. Race from 6:30-8:30pm. Canceled roads. Varies in difficulty, but all scenic. Great injured while cycling. Kellie Rice, friendsofjack.org Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com pregnancy centers in WA. Register online. Diego if raining. gvva.bc.ca warm-up ride for the STP. Carole Bernhardt, Capital Jul 21: Jackson’s Ride the Gorge Jul 8–13: San Juan Islands Multisport Wendt, Ride4US, 4us.org Bicycling Club, 360-943-1944, capitalbicycleclub.org Hood River, OR. Family flat 25 miles, 50- and 100- Thursday Night Racing Jun 28–Jul 7: Northern Rockies Ride Bike Tour mile rides. Fully supported, gourmet dinner, finish Jul 28–Aug 11: S2SF Coastal Challenge April 12–August 30 Anacortes, WA. Options from 9-45 miles. Hiking, Seattle, WA. A supported challenging ride from Boise, ID. Ride through the Snake River Valley line festival. Benefit NW Sarcoma Foundation and kayaking, and more. Trek Travel, trektravel.com Seattle to San Francisco along beautiful US-101 Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Designed and up Grand Teton to Casper, WY. 710 miles, Children’s Cancer Association. Good Sport Promo- and CA-1. Escort vehicle and lodging included. for newcomers (Cat 4 & 5). Program determined 8 riding days. America By Bicycle, abbike.com Jul 8: Valley First Granfondo Axel tions, 503-459-4508, jacksonsridethegorge.org nightly. Must have racing license and be an MVA Merckx Okanagan Phillip Jones, The Ndoto Project, 360-321-0361, Jun 29–Jul 2: Northwest Tandem Rally Jul 21: Jedermann Gran Fondo s2sf.org member. Canceled if raining. Harley Sheffield, Penticton, BC. New Cortofondo (55km) plus Gran- Cheney, WA. New event. A chip timed 112-mile 206-957-4555, velodrome.org Salem, OR. Discover the wonders of the Willamette Jul 28: Seattle Century Valley. Hosted at historic Willamette University. fondo (160km) and Mediofondo (92km). Start/ cycling ride and cycling festival. Visit the back Seattle, WA. Scenic celebration of all things Daily long, medium and short rides, BBQ, banquet. finish at Gyro Park. Also, Piccolofondo for the kids, roads and farming communities of Sprague, Tokio, Friday Seattle. 50-, 85-and 100-mile options on a mixture Optional unsupported rides. Family-oriented ride wine tastings. Axel Merckx Events, 604-836-9993, Harrington, Edwall and back to Cheney. Michael Fast Twitch Fridays granfondoaxelmerckx.com of paths and rural roads. Fully supported, gourmet on Sunday. 503-967-5969, nwtr.org/2012 Emde, Emde Sports, 509-939-0552, May 4–August 31 Jul 13–15: Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride emdesports.com dinner and live music at finish line. Good Sport Jun 30: 300km Brevet Portland, OR. Match sprinting for Cat 1-4. Sepa- Corvallis, OR. Ride the Willamette Valley. Mileage Jul 21–28: Oregon Bicycle Ride Promotion, 503-459-4508, seattlecentury.com Vancouver Island, BC. Tentative. Start 6am. Jul 28–28: Seattle Night & Day rate Omnium racing for beginner men and women. BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca varies between 11 to 68 miles per day. Cycle Pineville, OR. Visit rural communities and enjoy Oregon, 503-287-0405, cycleoregon.com Challenge Registration 5pm, racing 6.30pm. Presented at Jun 30: Bear Lake Monster Century their infusion of flavor upon your senses during this Jul 13–Aug 12: Fuller Center Bicycle Seattle, WA. How many of the 50-60 checkpoints Alpenrose Velodrome. No racing 7/6, 13, or 8/3. Montpelier, ID. 50, 75 and 100 miles or 100km week of discovering Oregon on two wheels. 452 Jen Featheringill, 503-227-4439, bike-central.com Adventure miles. Sanna Phinney, Bicycle Ride Northwest, marked on a map of Seattle can you find in 3, 7 on gently rolling roads in Idaho and Utah. Jared or 16 hours? Solo or team, fun way to explore Friday Night Racing Eborn, Action Wipes, 801-599-9268, Seattle, WA. Ride from Seattle to San Diego and cover 541-382-2633, bicycleridesnw.org 1,650 miles. Benefits Fuller Center and the mission to Jul 21: Ride for Kids Century the city. Meridian Geographics, 206-291-8250, June 1–September 7 bearlakemonsterride.com streetscramble.com Jun 30–Jul 1: Gran Fondo Kootenai eliminate poverty housing. Fuller Center for Housing, Idaho Falls, ID. Options: 2, 4, 15, 63, 100 miles, Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Racing 229-924-2900, fullercenter.org/bikeadventure benefits Children with Disabilities Foundation to Jul 28: Tour de Cure OR/SW WA Men 1/2, Men 3, Women 1/3. Spectators $5, Libby, MT. Day 1: Libby to Eureka - 76 miles, Hillsboro, OR. Enjoy the rolling hills of the Willamette 4700’ elevation gain on continuously rolling ter- Jul 14–15: 200 and 400km Brevets help children in Southeast Idaho receive adaptable under 16 free. Beer garden. USA Cycling license Vancouver Island, BC. Tentative. 200km. 400km. bicycles and tricycles. Kristy Mickelsen, Valley, pass through vineyards, orchards and farm- required. Kiddie kilo (2-12 years old) on 1st and rain traveling on National Forest Scenic Byways. lands. 6 routes: 5, 10, 27, 43, 65 and 100 miles. Start/ Day 2: return to Libby - 96 miles, 5900’ with BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca 208-522-1205, rideforkidsidaho.com 3rd Friday of each month. Start 7:30pm. See Jul 14: 200 Brevet Jul 21: Summer 200 finish in Hillsboro Stadium. Breakfast, live music, food website for evening program. Canceled if raining. stellar climb and descent. Benefits Libby’s Kiwanis and fun for all ages. Benefits ADA. American Diabetes Vancouver Area, BC. Tentative. BC Randonneurs, TBD, WA. Chris Gay, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, Harley Sheffield, 206-957-4555, velodrome.org Koats-4-Kids and Backpack programs and Lions Assoc. of OR, diabetes.org/portlandtourdecure randonneurs.bc.ca seattlerando.org Den Booster Club. John Weyhrich, 406-543-6608, Jul 28: Tour de Whatcom gfkootenai.com Jul 14: 300km Summer Brevet Jul 21: Tour de Parks Bellingham, WA. Fun charity ride in Whatcom Track Fort St. John, BC. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, HIllsboro, OR. Ride “Le Grand Tour” metric Jun 30: Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour County. The rides - 25, 50 or 105 miles - are awe- 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca century linking 7 parks in 7 cities. Century starts at June Trout Lake, WA. Four ride options include an 11½- some. You get to see everything: Mt Baker, Lake Jul 14: College Town Loop SolarWorld Campus, or choose one of the free 2, Jun 3: Alpenrose Heartbreaker mile family friendly ride, a 51-mile Valley Loop, Whatcom, valleys, rivers, lush farmland, beaches 6 or 10-park loops and start downtown. In conjunc- Portland, OR. Full day of racing with events for a 54-mile Forest Loop , and a 105-mile Infinity Moscow, ID. Moscow, Potlatch, Harvard, Deary, and Puget Sound all in one fairly level grade. tion with Celebrate Hillsboro & Farmers market. all skill levels and a women’s only Madison. Cash Ride. Benefits Trout Lake School. Rick Allen, Trout Troy, Moscow. Corrie Rosetti, 509-758-9303, Free pictures. G. Todd Williams, 360-739-9953, Nancy Nelson, tourdeparks.com and merchandise. Program includes Points Races, Lake Business Owners Association, 503-803-2766, twinriverscyclists.org tourdewhatcom.com Keirins, Madisons. Steven Beardsley, 503-317-5836, troutlakewashington.com Jul 14: Goldilocks Idaho Jul 21–28: Volcanoes of Washington Jul 28: Triple Crown for Heart Jun 30: Summer 200 Meridian, ID. Women’s only event. 20-, 40-, 60-, Challenge obra.org North Vancouver, BC. 3rd annual. A unique Jun 15–16: GVVA Track Fest #1 TBA, OR. 200km randonneur event. ACP brevet. 80-, and 100-mile route options. Fully supported. Seattle, WA. 2 wheels, 4 mountains, 8 days and challenge as the route includes riding up 3 North Victoria, BC. Two days of racing action. Program Ed G, Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org Limit 800. Start from Settlers park at 6:30am. Dani a million memories. Washington’s Mt. Rainier, Mt. Shore mountains: Seymour, Grouse and Cypress. to be determined. Corporate challenge on Sunday. Jun 30: World Bicycle Relief Red-Bell Lassiter, Infinite Cycles and Healthy Herriman, Adams, Mt. St. Helens and Oregon’s Mt. Hood. Fully supported, post event party on top of Cypress gvva.bc.ca Redmond, WA. New event. Fully supported 801-635-9422, goldilocksride.com Intermediate to advanced. Average 55 miles per Mountain. Benefit for the BC Children’s Hospital. century fundraiser for World Bicycle Relief and Jul 14–15: Group Health Seattle to day. Bicycle Adventures, bicycleadventures.com Triple Crown For Heart Association, 604-874-1874, Jun 17: Blue Ribbon Race CBC Education Fondation. Cascade Bicycle Club, Portland (STP) Jul 22: CF Cycle For Life triplecrownforheart.ca Portland, OR. Phil Sanders, obra.org 206-522-3222, cascade.org Seattle, WA. Ride 200 miles in 1 or 2 days. Scenic Forest Grove, OR. Wheels to Wine in Washing- Jul 28: Whatcom Wamble Jun 22–24: US Gran Prix of Sprinting views of western Washington and Oregon. Cas- ton County with the Cascade Mountains in the uly Fort Langley, BC. 300km brevet. Start 6am at Colorado Springs, CO. NCS series event. Check J cade Bicycle Club, 206-522-3222, cascade.org backdrop. Fully supported, finish line festival. Start website for schedule. Mark Tyson, csvelodrome.org Jul 1: Bite the Bullet Marina Park. Follow the Glacier, Alger, Lummi, Jul 14: RBC Gran Fondo Kelowna at Tualatin Estates. Choose 35 or more difficult 65 Semiahmoo route. Barry Chase, 604-266-4214, Jun 25–30: Alpenrose Six-Day Lapwai, ID. 70 miles of gorgeous climbing Kelowna, BC. New event. Start/finish in downtown miles. No one under 18. Min. fundraising. Shaun randonneurs.bc.ca Portland, OR. The only outdoor 6-day race in and rollers. 4000’ of elevation gain. Start 9am. Kelowna, a spectacular, scenic course, dazzling Sullens, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 503-226-3425, North America. Full program of exciting racing, in- Corrie Rosetti, Twin Rivers Cyclists, 509-758-9303, cycleforlifeoregon.org Jul 29: CF Cycle for Life views of Lake Okanagan. 1750m of elevation gain Woodinville, WA. One day, 20- or 65-mile route cluding Madison events. See website for schedule. twinriverscyclists.org on 140km of rolling roads. Matt Freeman, Toit Events, Jul 22: Prospera Valley Gran Fondo Mike Murray, 503-667-6220, obra.org Jul 1: Canada Day 145 Populaire through Woodinville’s wine country. Fully support- 604-568-8648, RBCGranFondoKelowna.com Fort Langley, BC. New event. 160km GranFondo, ed, post-ride lunch and wine tasting at Columbia Fort Langley, BC. Celebrate Canada’s 145th July Jul 14: Ride to Defeat ALS 80km MedioFondo, or 3km FamilyFondo. Fully sup- Winery. Must be 18. Min. pledge $200. Supports birthday by cycling that distance through the scenic Mt Angel, OR. New event. 25-, 50-mile or century ported, chip timing, swag and finish line festival. CF Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Jul 6: Senior Track Championships Fraser Valley. Snacks provided. Start at Lion’s Hall challenge. Fully supported. Raise funds to fight Lou Limit 1500. Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson, Canadian Velo 206-282-4770, washington.cff.org/cycle Portland, OR. Candi Murray, obra.org with ice cream stop at the Birchwood Dairy 100km Gehrig’s disease. Min. $150 in pledges. Start/ Events, 604-617-4768, valleygranfondo.com Jul 11–15: Junior Track Nationals mark. Start 8-9am. Open to all. Roger Holt, Jul 29: Ride for the Cookies Finish at Mt. Angel Oktoberfest Volkshall. Caroll Jul 22–26: Rocky Mountain 1200 Port Townsend, WA. Scenic 16-mile ride on roads Trexlertown, PA. usacycling.org 604-946-8438, randonneurs.bc.ca Casbeer, 800-681-9851, rideals.org Kamploops, BC. 1200km brevet. 90-hour Jul 1: Canada Day 200 and trails. Starts at 1:30pm North Beach Park. Jul 13–15: Alpenrose Challenge Jul 14–15: Ride4CAP limit. Ali Holt, BC Randonneurs, 604-946-8438, Open to beginners to multi-milers cookie lovers. Portland, OR. 3-day event bringing former and Fort St John, BC. 200km brevet. Wim Kok, BC Seattle, WA. Run concurrently with Seattle to randonneurs.bc.ca Port Townsend Bicycle Association, ptbikes.org future Olympians, world and national champions Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca Portland. Join the team in the fight against HIV/ Jul 23: Purple Ride to Portland for a race extravaganza. Includes Jul 1: Cascade to Crown Jul 29: Tour de Kitsap AIDS. Benjamin Gerritz, Cascade AIDS Project, Spokane, WA. Ride 36 miles on the Centennial Silverdale, WA. Spectacular West Sound & Hood sprint and endurance events, as well as fastest lap Cascade Locks, OR. Ride from the beautiful 503-223-9255, ride4cap.org Trail & help raise funds for the Pancreatic cancer re- Canal routes. 12-, 32-, 48-, 72- and challenging competition and kids races. Charlie Warner, community of Cascade Locks to Crown Point & Jul 14–26: Rolling the Islands of the search and awareness. Shorter distances available. 102-mile loops with themed rest stops, full SAG. 360-624-1801, alpenrosechallenge.com Vista House. Family friendly 15-mile trail ride or Salish Sea Fee includes T-shirt and community picnic. North 5-mile family ride. Raffle and floats at finish. Single- challenging 50 miles to Bonneville Dam. Part Jul 20–21: Marymoor Grand Prix Seattle, WA. 2-week tour across 6 islands from Idaho Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action track riding on Saturday. West Sound Cycling of Sternwheeler Days celebration. Benefits the Redmond, WA. Canceled. fsagrandprix.com Seattle to Victoria exploring the rich history and Network, 208-512-1192, pancan.org/purpleride Club, 360-860-1126, westsoundcycling.com 14 - Bicycle Paper June 2012 maynard If people will walk in a busy building while counter and tables for the consumption of the Three-fer distracted by an electronic device, they will do usual coffee and tea beverages plus locally By Maynard Hershon it must be coming from. Where else? My bike other everyday acts in the same manner, paying brewed beer. There are a few soft chairs around a doesn’t make noises like that.... little or no attention. They assume that nothing low table featuring cycling magazines including I’m riding along a wooded, paved bike path I check to see if the paint on my fork has will happen, because when they did the same an issue or two of the Bicycle Paper. and I hear this rustling sound. It seems to be been scarred. No damage. thing yesterday and the day before, nothing did. One end of the building is devoted to a bi- coming from the treetops alongside the path. It If that wire could wrap around my axle and If, when you ride your bike, you put yourself cycle repair shop. There are sturdy repair stands, sounds like a million crickets but drag on the ground, I think to in a position on the road where you depend a solid bench and pegboards hung with cool continues as I pedal, moment after myself, it could just as easily on the alertness or mere awareness of drivers, bicycle tools, mostly blue-handled Park tools. moment, mile after mile as if the have wrapped around a spoke you are ignoring what you know to be true. You can take your bike into the Denver crickets are following me. and stopped the rotation of my You know that people aren’t paying attention. Bicycle Cafe and have it repaired. A service It’s loud but not deafening. wheel, almost surely crashing Their minds are who-knows-where. tech who works full-time at a major bike shop I can’t figure it out. me, sending me over the front On the one hand, they’re piloting huge, works part-time at the Bicycle Cafe. I’m told I see ahead a guy working of the bike and into an emer- potentially deadly vehicles. On the other hand, that the shop has managed to keep the waiting at trailside with some sort of gency room. probably nothing awful is going to happen to period short. machine, maybe a compressor or I was lucky. I’d ridden them today. They’re pretty safe in there with the Or, and this is the interesting part, you can gas-powered generator. I stop and several miles listening to that seat belts, safety glass and air bags. Their car is work on your own bike in the shop area. First say, excuse me, do you hear that noise, never imagining it could familiar and they did not hit anyone yesterday you join the Cafe, not a devastatingly expensive sound? He looks at me and tells have been made by my bike. I or the day before. Probably won’t today. If they proposition. Then you pay $5 an hour for use me all he can hear is his generator. felt foolish and relieved. Could do, that’s what insurance is for, right? of a work stand and the loaner board of tools, I thank the guy and pedal have been awful. As I have to in our building (and out on shop rags and chemicals like spray solvent away. It occurs to me that I didn’t hear the You know your bike. If your bike or some- the streets) you have to be careful for yourself and chain lube. sound while I was stopped talking to him, but thing in your riding environment changes and for the other guy, whose attention may If the Bicycle Cafe’s service tech is there maybe the sound was masked by the genera- mysteriously, if something feels or sounds be anywhere. Or nowhere. None of the above while you’re working, he can keep an eye on tor noise. But it’s back and it stays with me for wrong, stop gently and take a close look at your means that the other guy is a bad person, of you, keep you from getting into trouble — like another mile or so. bike. Don’t just assume that all’s well. I simply course. But trustworthy? Nah. Not for vulner- maybe trying to loosen your bottom bracket by I stop at a trail junction, unsure of which lucked out. Be smarter than me. able folks like us. turning it in the tightening direction. way to continue. As I turn my bike around in Trusting motorists, depending on them to I know that because I just installed a Campy #### the trail, I hear a scraping noise. I look down look out for your safety, is folly. Please don’t Racing Triple crankset and bottom bracket in my and see that one end of a piece of rusty wire, I’ll be walking down a hallway in the high- do it. Ride as if they’re all trying to kill you. Rivendell. While doing so I tried really hard to heavier than coat hanger wire, has twisted itself rise where Tamar and I live. I’ll turn a corner ‘Cause a few of them can’t be bothered to focus loosen the old Shimano fixed cup but managed around my front axle just inside the fork tip. The and there’ll be another resident, a neighbor, on not doing so. to tighten it instead. I needed help and I got it. other end has been bouncing and scraping along walking on the wrong side of the hallway, If you have a certain basic idea of how to #### the ground for miles. I untwist it and stare at it. staring at his/her smartphone. If I were not work on your bike, and you have something There’s the noise. It certainly sounded as if it paying attention, we would simply collide at Not far from our place here in central Den- like the Denver Bicycle Cafe nearby, give it a were coming from high up, in the trees — or so twice walking speed. Probably one or more ver, there’s a new business called the Denver try. Maybe I’ll be there and I can show you the I thought. Maybe that’s where my brain figured people would fall down. Bicycle Cafe. It’s a largish space with a u-shaped shiny new Campy crankset on my trusty old Riv.

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trivia answers Answers from page 2

A1. Andy Hampsten (7-Eleven Hoonved) who took over the jersey in Bormio in 1988, never to relinquish it, and Christian VandeVelde (Slipstream-Chipotle) who held it from stages 1 and 2 in 2008. A2. Irishman Shay Elliott (Helyett-Fynsec) who claimed stage 18 in 1960. Elliott was a hero and inspiration to many, including none other than Sean Kelly! A3. Then World Champion Cadel Evans of Australia, notably not a sprinter, in 2010. A4. The first was Scot Robert Millar in 1987 followed by Andy Hampsten (along with the overall title) in 1988 and finally Brit Matthew Lloyd in 2010. A5. Davis was third in the 230-kilometer stage 21 into Genova during his debut Giro (1985) behind Swiss winner and track World Champion Urs Freuler and Italian Paolo Rosola.

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