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Speaking of Spokes The Tour: A Tremendous and Tiresome Race ishers. Who would dominate? With as the sprint victories eluded him. the best-ranked climber. This was a By David Ward absent due to injuries, Then there was the question of moment he had dreamed of since he would reign as the who the winners of each of the indi- was a kid. The Tour de is finally sprint king? Would André Greipel vidual stages would be. Each stage Then, of course, there are the 4543 S. 700 E., Suite 200 over. It has been long, hard month, overcome Cavendish’s dominance? is a separate race, and each is excit- tragedies and disappointments. For Salt Lake City, UT 84107 and while it has been exciting, it is Would crowd favorite Peter Sagan ing. Of the 20 individual stage wins us Americans, there was the sudden time to rest and recoup. For me, that end his nearly two year drought of available (one was a collapse of on www.cyclingutah.com is. I suppose the riders may be tired, Tour stage wins? won by BMC), there were 16 dif- Stage 16 that result is his withdrawal Phone: (801) 268-2652 Fax: (801) 263-1010 too, but they don’t have it nearly as No, yes and no. Indeed, during the ferent winners. In many of these, from the race while sitting third over- tough as I do, a Tour fanatic. They at first week, Greipel won two sprint the winner was the final survivor of all. He had been looking very strong, Dave Iltis, Editor & Advertising least have a good night’s rest after a finishes in Stages 2 and 5, would a breakaway group. These were all and this turn of events was odd and [email protected] regular work day. go on to win another sprint finish exciting, but the breakaway wins by left me, for one, scratching my head. Meanwhile, I go to work during in Stage 15, and cap that off with a , Joaquim Rodriguez, There are many such stories, both David R. Ward, Publisher the day, then come home and, after great sprint victory the final day on Reuben Perez, , Simon exhilarating and disappointing, dur- [email protected] doing only the essential household the Champs-Elysées.. With 4 sprint Geschke and Thibaud Pinot had me ing the Tour, and it is a true reality and other duties, sit down at the TV victories, the last one being the jewel particularly on edge as I tensed to show to watch these stories unfold Contributors: Ben Simonson, for several hours to watch the stage win on the Champs-Elysées, Greipel see if they could hold out till the day to day as riders battle for stage Michael Gonzales, Lou recorded earlier that day. Throughout became this year’s sprint king. finish. While pulling for many of wins, the green jersey, the polka dot Melini, Wayne Cottrell, Lukas my work day, I have to make a Sagan, meanwhile, would have these breakaways, I was admittedly jersey, the white jersey (best young Brinkerhoff, Ian Scharine, Davey concerted effort to avoid any news 5 second place finishes but no wins. hoping Sagan would catch Perez, rider) and the yellow jersey. With Davis, Charles Pekow, Phil about that day’s stage, and warn Still, he kept life exciting in sev- American Andrew Talansky would nearly every stage comes such a Sarnoff, David Ward, Dave Iltis, Steven Sheffield, Mel Bashore, friends against spoiler alerts. Then, eral of what might otherwise have catch Geschke, and Quintana would story. Jamie Morningstar, XOTIO.com, after staying up till midnight or later been mundane stages by getting in catch Pinot. But I, with everyone But let’s be honest: In the end, the Chris See, Fahzure Freeride, to watch the coverage, I have to arise the breakaways. There, however, he else, could not help but be moved Tour is about the yellow jersey. But Michael Turner, Rachel Anders, with a couple of hours less than my would often be stymied when every- when Geschke, a veteran with no not just who will have it when arriv- Chris Magerl, Mark Deterline, usual sleep to take on the next day. one else in the breakaway was riding major victory before in his career, ing in Paris. There is also the battle Eric Yelsa, Kenneth Evans, And that is in addition to all the other against him. Though his efforts still could only weep as he tried to answer to see who can snag it for a day or Hunter Heathfield, Steve Cox, normal and usual things I have to left him short of victories, they did journalists’ questions. This was great two or more along the way. It start- Claire Wiley, Jan Drake, Ricky do throughout the month of July. It result in his fourth consecutive green stuff. ed out per tradition with Vincenzo Bangerter, Ravell Call, Sylvia makes for a hard month. jersey (sprint points competition). By There are also the unexpected Nibali as last year’s winner, but was Turner, Scott Filipiak, Cathy So why do I do it? Simple. It is the capturing most of the intermediate stories that inevitably arise from a taken by BMC’s who Batten most exciting sporting event around. sprints as a result of being in these month long stage race. For Daniel won the opening Sure, as a cyclist, I am biased. But breaks, and by placing high in oth- Teklehaimanot, his Tour participa- with a surprising victory over the Distribution: Dave, Karma, and Marinda Ward, Doug Kartcher, the Tour is about much more than ers and the sprint finishes, Sagan tion alone was a dream come true. favorite, Tony Martin. The next day, David Montgomery who wins. The Tour is a sporting outdistanced Greipel in the battle Hailing from Eritrea in Africa, there it crossed over to that well-known (To add your business to our event with so much happening on so for the green jersey despite Greipel’s were some political machinations veteran, as a result free distribution list, give us a many different levels. And you get fantastic Tour performance. that nearly prevented him from par- of being better placed than Dennis at call)2 to experience it for nearly the entire Meanwhile, though Cavendish ticipation due to his country’s record the end of a wind-swept stage that month of July. did win Stage 7, he fell short of his on alleged human rights violations. split the peloton apart. Administrative Assistant: This year’s Tour exemplifies the and most everyone else’s expecta- And that was only after his team, Cancellara would wear the yellow Autumn Begay complex nature of the Tour with tions. But he gives credit where cred- MTN-Qhubeka, received a some- jersey only one day before withdraw- its many subplots, and it was espe- it is due, to Greipel for instance, and what surprising invitation to even ing from the Tour prior to the start of cycling utah is published eight cially exciting. In typical fashion, never makes excuses for his perfor- participate in the Tour. To top it off, Stage 4 as a result of fractured verte- times a year beginning in March the first week was comprised primar- mances. For this and other reasons, he managed to snag enough early brae received in a spectacular crash and continuing monthly through ily of flat stages that showcased the he is also a crowd favorite, and we all mountain points to earn and wear the (repeatedly replayed the remainder October. sports sprinters’ and short-burst fin- were on edge and then disappointed polka dot jersey for a few days as of the Tour) during the previous day’s Annual Subscription rate: $15 (Send in a check to Stage 3. Who can forget the image our address above) No refunds of Cancellara’s yellow bike flying on Subscriptions. through the air? Meanwhile, Froome Postage paid in Murray, UT donned the yellow jersey, only to lose it to Tony Martin following his Editorial and photographic con- breakaway victory in the final kilo- tributions are welcome. Send meters of Stage 4’s journey across via email to dave@cyclingutah. the cobbles of northern France. This com. Or, send via mail and please was an especially poignant moment include a stamped, self-addressed for Tony Martin who, despite his envelope to return unused mate- illustrious career, had never worn rial. Submission of articles and the yellow jersey. This was made all accompanying artwork to cycling utah is the author’s the more spectacular by the fact that, warranty that the material is in just prior to his bold attack to win the no way an infringement upon the stage and take the yellow jersey, he rights of others and that the mate- had flatted, been given a bike by his rial may be published without teammate, regained the lead group, additional approval. Permission and then initiated his bold attack. is required to reprint any of the Martin would then wear the yel- contents of this publication. low jersey for two days before losing cycling utah is printed on 40% it, as Cancellara had, as a result of a post-consumer recycled paper crash which he unwittingly caused in with soy-based ink. Stage 6 and in which he suffered a cycling utah is free, limit one Tour ending broken collarbone. Out copy per person. of respect to Martin, Froome, who © 2015 cycling utah was again atop the standings as a Pick up a copy of result of Martin’s withdrawal, stated cycling utah at your he would not don the yellow jersey favorite bike shop! the next day. At that point, the yellow jersey came back to Froome, and his chal- lenge was to make certain it was his when the Tour would end in Paris. This would be, as it turned out, no Cover Photo: Nat Gordon on the trail to Prince Edward Mine in easy task. He never surrendered it Alta, Utah. Photo by Photo John, again, but that was from no lack of photo-john.net effort on the part of the other con-

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Gravel Racing Squire and Farina Win Crusher in the Tushar Driscoll (Raleigh-Clément), who had shown a steady progression in his three prior participations, finishing 7th in 2012, 4th in 2013, before finishing 2nd to Levi Leipheimer in 2014. Toeing the line alongside Driscoll were fellow New Englanders and pro cyclocross riders Jonathan Page (Fuji-Spy Optics) and Tim Johnson (Volkswagen-Cannondale), along with Sho-Air/Cannondale pro moun- tain biker Alex Grant (4th 2012, 6th 2013). Like Driscoll, Grant and Page now make their home in Utah. Also in the field were Team Sky professional Danny Pate, former professional road rider Neil Shirley (Road Bike Action), professional cyclocross rider Allen Krughoff cross bikes to both rigid and full- (Noosa), and Salt Lake City native By Steven Sheffield suspension mountain bikes, geared and professional road rider Robbie and singlespeed, with flat bars, drop Squire (Hincapie Racing), along Beaver, Utah, July 11, 2015 - In bars, riser bars or moustache-bars, with 2011 podium finisher Benjamin the small southwestern Utah town and even a couple of tandems, ready Blaugrund (Juwi Solar), making his of Beaver, a town originally settled to tackle an event that never dipped third appearance. by Mormon pioneers in 1856 just below 5900’ in elevation. After an easy roll-out, Blaugrund west of the Tushar mountains, also The 69-mile course through the and LeRoy Popowski (Groove known as the birthplace of both the remote wilderness areas of Utah’s Subaru) decided to get the ball roll- notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy and little-known Tushar Mountains and ing by launching the early break, inventor of the television Philo T. Fishlake National Forest features a quickly opening up a gap of 5 min- Farnsworth, a beautifully crisp and near-perfect 50/50 split of paved and utes on the rest of the field. Soon cool morning greeted the field the dirt roads spanning two counties and after, Jake Wells (Form Attainment roughly 600 riders choosing to brave approximately 10,000 vertical feet of Studio) and Menso de Jong (Team the course designed by former road climbing, before finishing at Eagle Clif Bar) attempted to bridge the professional Burke Swindlehurst Point Ski Resort, with a summit just gap, but were never quite able to shut in the Fifth Annual Beaver County under 10,400’. it down. Above: Men's Open winner and KOM Rob Squire (Hincapie Devo) leads Jamey Travel Council Crusher in the Tushar, Once the field hit the first dirt Driscoll (Raleigh Clement) out of Sarlac. Right: Women's winner and QOM Robin Farina (Realwheels) passes by a group of presented by DNA Cycling. Pro Men Report fans. Photo by Christopher See, find more at christopher-see.photoshelter. In attendance were riders from 23 com US states and 3 countries, on a wide Amongst the Pro/Open Men Continued on page 8 variety of bikes, ranging from cyclo- starters was 2014 runner-up Jamey 4 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Commuter Column Michael Heathfield Commutes to Train for Mountaineering to bend it, he suffered no significant injury. Waving off pleas from the anxious driver, he declined medi- cal assistance and instead called his wife to pick him up. A day off work tending to scrapes and bruises was the only physical consequence, but it took a month to regain the confi- dence to ride again. “I had just returned from an attempt on Denali a month before so I was in top physical condition, which certainly aided in my recovery. Mentally however, it took time for me to feel at peace on my bike again.” Hazards of road cycling can most- ly be attributed to close encounters of the motorist kind, but weather obvi- ously presents its own indifference to the hearty cyclist. More than once icy conditions have necessitated Michael pushing his bike up Virginia Street during his return trip home. It’s not often when winter snows and chilly temperatures are cordial to an enjoy- able riding experience, but Michael Michael, his son Hunter, and cousin on peak of Mount Hood. Photo by Hunter recalls one stormy December eve- Heathfield ning delivering a memorable pre Yule-Tide gift. “One Christmas eve I was riding to indulge in climbing, and he enthu- along urban thoroughfares. When home from work at dusk in a heavy siastically obliges. dismounting at REI he could just snowstorm. HUGE snowflakes! The Living in Utah has largely miti- as well scramble up Mt Olympus as cloud cover was very low. It was a gated logistical compromises, as walk into the store. Michael Heathfield commuting to work. He commutes to train for mountaineering. climbing opportunities are a rela- Photo by Hunter Heathfield fun ride, then thunder filled the air. Riding a bike to work, bagging Next, lightning exploded-lighting up tively short drive away. Michael is peaks in distant lands, and involve- the clouds, it was surreal, something also blessed with a capable climb- ment in various outdoor activities are bike and pedal my woes away.” I never would have experienced in ing partner, as his son inherited his indicative of a man still in the peak of By Kenneth Evans During the eight years of rid- a car.” father’s love for climbing. physical conditioning, and he shows ing, Michael has experienced all the After acclimatizing to external “When Hunter was younger I no signs of slowing down. Michael Heathfield hadn’t strad- woes and benefits of com- forces and adjusting to the physi- focused on the moment, for his safety “In a month I am heading up dled a bicycle since 1992, but in 2007 muting one could expect: hostile cal demands of biking, it may be and enjoyment. Now, years later, I the Grand Teton with some friends, cherish each and every outing with decided to start commuting to work motorists, mechanical breakdowns, safe to assume that Michael would members of a veteran’s climbing refreshing summer mornings, and Hunter, not so much as a ‘caretaker,’ on a bike. An experienced alpinist extend his commuting skills to more club put together through the VA and outdoor enthusiast, it made sense camaraderie amongst other commut- but as an equal in our outdoor adven- recreational or competitive cycling Hospital in SLC and then shift train- that cycling would be an excellent ers. Notwithstanding discouraging tures. I can’t believe my teenage son endeavors, but this has not been the ing gears for my January climbing supplement to his training regime moments that sometimes prejudice still comes out to play with his old case. Commuting accounts for his trip down to Chile. With each and based on feedback from family and the good, he peddles through it all man!” total yearly riding mileage, the rest of every commute, I know I am getting work associates. with due vigilance and acceptance. Maybe an old man in jest within his spare time is spent with wife Lora, stronger. I also want to thank every As an employee of REI, Michael He’s adjusted to the challenges of the family circle, but not so much son Hunter, and of course, mountain one of my mentors, mechanics and had ample equipment choices as well aggressive traffic and learned to when play is scaling grade V climbs climbing excursions. He’s crested friends for keeping me safe on the as mentoring from knowledgeable avoid mishaps in resourceful ways, in remote areas of another continent, most of the prominent peaks in the road! staff; and fully equipped, he hit the such as focusing on vehicle wheel where conditioning and ability nul- U.S., joined in five expeditions to road on a bike instead of a car one movement instead of making eye the Alaskan range in the last decade, lify chronological measures of age. bright workday morning. contact with motorists. He’s adamant and has most recently been to South While disregarding the advance of If you have a suggestion for From his home on 12th Avenue, in obeying traffic laws, such as slow- America on two climbing trips, with age he also ignores implicit fash- a commuter profile, have a com- he descends Virginia Street, rides ing to a complete stop at intersec- a third scheduled for this January. ion protocols. Instead of donning through the University of Utah cam- tions, not only for safety sake, but His love for the outdoors began cycling specific clothing he wears a muter question, or other com- pus, and continues along the 19th also to demonstrate respect for other as a child growing up in Detroit (of climbing jersey and approach shoes ments, please send it to lou@cy- East corridor before ascending foot- users. all places). His father, an engineer when peddling his Cannondale Quick clingutah.com. hill neighborhoods and rolling into Riding safe and utilizing keen for GM, took his family on many REI, exhilarated and ready for work. instincts and agility developed via camping trips in Northern Michigan, Riding year ‘round the 20 mile climbing, he’s managed to avoid and the cumulating effect was a love round trip route offers a sundry mix accidents with one bizarre exception. of wilderness and adventure. After of urban, campus, and residential rid- While riding through a deserted Ute graduation and subsequent mar- ing in addition to some healthy ele- stadium parking lot, he turned onto riage, he and family have resided in vation gain. Although supplemental a sidewalk and collided head on with Oregon, Delaware, Nebraska, and training was the primary motivation, an errant maintenance vehicle driven Indiana. Whether living in the flat- the commute has become enjoyable by a University employee. Vaulted lands or in the middle of a bustling to the point that he feels resentment over the handlebars, he fortunately eastern metropolis, he has answered when weather or circumstance dis- landed face up atop his pack, and in the alluring call of a distant moun- suades him from riding. adrenalin induced daze feared the tain peak. Support from his wife “In addition to the physical ben- worst as the driver rushed frantically has also been crucial when the call efits, I equally enjoy the “mental’ to assist. But other than some road is heard from pinnacles as far away benefits as well, especially after an rash and a sore knee that hit the tope as South America and Alaska. With intense day at work; I just hop on my tube of the bike with enough force sentiments of true accord, she insists that no matter where they live, he is to devote an agreed amount of time

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Mountain Biking New Mountain Bike Trails for Washington County? agement plan closes Red Mountain trail network. BLM would consider agency advises people not just to By Charles Pekow and Cottonwood Wilderness Study special trails for mountain bikers if express opinions but to back them Race Photos areas to bikers and restricts them to they demand it, says NCA Manager up. Explain why you take your posi- Washington County wilderness designated trails in the rest of Red Donna Ferris-Rowley. Options B and tion. “We base a lot on public input; Gallery.Cyclingutah.com may – repeat may – get a better and Cliffs for the benefit of these shelled C emphasize conservation over rec- substantive comments, as we say,” more organized system of moun- creatures, who are protected by fed- reation but might allow some trail Ferris-Rowley notes. “We can mix Visit Our tain bike trails. The Bureau of Land eral law. expansion. and match” among the alternatives. Photo Gallery! Management (BLM) issued four But in addition to protecting the Beaver Dam Wash, the more “Everybody needs to comment. recent events: alternatives for future management tortoise, BLM noted the need to remote of the two areas, gets less We need to get mountain bikers out Soldier Hollow ICup of the Red Cliffs and Beaver Dam improve the mountain bike scene. It recreational use but “we are definite- there really reading and comment- Big Cottonwood Hill Climb Wash National Conservation areas notes in the draft plan (http://www. ly looking at increasing recreational ing,” Chacon adds. “The reason East Canyon (NCAs) in July. The alternative it blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/st__george/plan- use,” Ferris-Rowley says. has gotten so much RMR Criteriums selects (or combination thereof or as ning2/nca_resource_management. The area “is really remote and so attention is because of the response Snowbird Hillclimb amended) will depend largely on the html) that the “existing trails were I don’t see it in the near future being in the initial comment period” five Fat Bike Nationals reaction it gets from the public dur- not professionally designed for sus- a big need to be a huge mountain years ago. and many more! ing a three-month comment period.. tainability or for specific recreation biking destination because we have Everyone is also invited to attend The 63,400-acre Beaver Dam users. The two-track roads that were so many great trails so close to town,” three open houses where BLM staff Thousands of Photos of all Wash and 44,859-acre Red Cliffs included in the trail network did not says Cimarron Chacon, founding will present maps and other docu- categories! became NCAs by federal law in typically provide high quality visitor president of the Dixie Mountain Bike ments and can answer questions. 2009. The latter gets more use: more experiences, as a majority served as Trails Association and president of They take place: See your photo online! than 150,000 hikers, mountain bikers access roads for power transmission GRO Promotions, a mountain bike and equestrians used it in 2012, the lines or other utilities. Existing trails event promoter. As Cycling Utah September 1, 2015 last year with available data. But that crossed sandy or soft soils have, went to press, Chacon said she hadn’t 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. they sometimes get in each other’s over time, degraded to the point that had a chance to see BLM’s plan and Dixie Center way, as horseback riders can mess up they are only suitable for one user couldn’t comment on specifics but 1835 Convention Center the trails, forcing mountain bikers off group. When horses, mountain bikes saw the possibility of creating “a St. George, Utah 84790 Find us on trails if they ride there at all. and hikers share the same trail in this couple hundred miles of trails”in the Facebook When a federal land agency pres- type of soil, the trail tread will even- plan. Current association President September 2, 2015 ents a series of options, it includes a tually become usable only bu eques- Lukas Brinkerhoff was out of town 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. no change option (Alternative A), a trians. As the trail tread is churned and not reachable. Hurricane City Office facebook.com/cyclingutah preferred one (Alternative B) plus up by horses, hikers and mountain The public is welcome to com- 147 North 870 West two others. BLM’s preferred alterna- bikers can no longer easily negotiate ment until Oct. 15. BLM even pro- Hurricane, Utah 84737 Follow us on tive is very conservative. But all but that trail....” vided a handy form online mak- Twitter! A include an effort to make the NCAs, All the plans except A call for a ing it easy to submit comments: September, 2015 especially Red Cliffs, more moun- “two-pronged approach” of on the http://www.blm.gov/style/medi- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tain-bike friendly. Option B focuses one hand further restricting people to alib/blm/ut/st__george_fo/planning/ Red Lion Hotel twitter.com/cyclingutah mainly on conservation, particularly trails and not letting them roam free rmp_other_docs.Par.72399.File. 161 West 600 South protecting the Mojave Desert tor- in wilderness areas, but on the other dat/RMP%20Comment%20Form_ Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 toise. Current BLM’ resource man- hand expanding and improving the St%20George%20FO.pdf. But the 6 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Health A Guide to Psychological Recovery from a Bicycle Accident 2: You re-experience the event cycling? reversal of muscle tension, restored methodically developing a series of By Eric Yelsa with intrusive distressing recollec- What is it in cycling that you are cardiac function, ease gastrointesti- images that represent a preferred tions or dreams and/or feelings that already good at? nal function and promote a general situation in cycling. Imagine yourself As a cyclist chances are that at the event is recurring. Further you What is it about yourself that sense of wellbeing. in a similar situation with similar some point you will be involved in experience intense psychological seems to fit with cycling? factors involved in your accident, but a bike related accident. If you have distress or bodily reactions when What continues to bring you back Creating a SUDS without the actual accident. Frame by ever been in a bike accident then you to internal or external cues to cycling as an interest? SUDS stands for subjective units frame go through each scene identi- are most likely well aware of the dif- that resemble an aspect of the trau- What others aspects of your life of distress and is based on a 10 fying the emotions, physical sensa- ficulty that can be involved in recov- matic event (e.g., sights, smells, provide similar experiences? point scale of 10=extreme anxiety tion associated with your ride. See ery from that accident. Although sounds, dates); these are called trig- and 1=extreme relaxation. SUDS is your surroundings, feel the elements, much attention has been provided gers. Identifying trauma related important in that allows you to begin smell the smells. Make it as real as to the physical aspects of recovery 3: You persistently avoid things beliefs to identify the variation of mental you can. Imagine frame by frame from a sport related injury, little or events associated with the trauma Trauma frequently changes our and physical activity that might indi- and in slow motion going through attention has been provided into the and numb your response with selec- beliefs of ourselves and our world cate the onset of panic when process- the motions to achieve your end psychological aspects that might also tive forgetting or reduced activity and can compromise adaptability. ing material associated with a bike goal. Once you’re able to accomplish be involved in recovery. This article that reminds you of the trauma. You The following are some beliefs that accident. Refer to the following list this imagery repeat the entire scene will explain common psychological experience a restriction of emotions, may negatively impact your ability as a sample of SUDS. in double time. Then repeat again reactions to traumatic injury, explore feel detached from others, and expe- to return to cycling; twice as fast. Continue to repeat each long term impact of psychological rience fears of a foreshortened future. I believe that my actions don’t SUDS time doubling the speed at which sequelae on performance, and iden- 4: You have persistent difficulty impact others. 1=I feel calm. My mind is at ease. you work through the entire series tify strategies to help get you back falling asleep, increased irritability or I believe that my wants are really I am fully relaxed. My mind is clear of events. Continue a minimum total on the road following a traumatic outbursts of anger, difficulty concen- my rights. 2=I continue to feel calm. My of 5 times until your last review is in accident. trating, hypervigilance (being overly I believe that I don’t have to live mind wanders, but I am still at ease fast forward motion. If your imagery Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder watchful), and exaggerated startle up to obligations. 3=My mind is wandering more. becomes interrupted by distressing (PTSD) and Acute stress Disorder response (you are jumpy). I believe that things will happen I am aware of some tension in my accident memories, then return to (ASD) may evoke images of war vet- 5: All of these symptoms pres- to me just because I think they will. body your relaxation exercise again until erans involved in combat following ent within one month following the I believe that fear is weakness, so 4=My mind is having difficulty your SUDS is a 3 or below and then a return from duty. These conditions incident. I deny that I am afraid even when being still. I am aware of muscle ten- return to using mental rehearsal. involve severe psychological reac- 6: Because of these symptoms, I am. sion. My breathing is faster tions to perceived life-threatening you are significantly distressed or I believe that I am always sup- 5=My mind is not still. My breath- In Vivo Exposure/Physical events. Most survivors of trauma impaired in social, occupational, or posed to win and that failure is not ing is more labored. I am aware of Rehearsal my heart beating faster return to normal given a little time. other important areas of functioning. an option. In vivo exposure is live exposure 6=My mind is beginning to race. However, some people will have For those who may have ASD I believe I will let others down. to the situation that was initially How might your beliefs help My breathing is labored and my heart stress reactions that do not go away sudden return to cycling may traumatic. During in vivo exposure or hinder progress towards getting is beating fast on their own, or may even get worse increase levels of distress and lead to you will use all of the above skill back on your bike? Can you chal- 7=My mind is racing faster and over time. Some people may relive produce panic. Panic may be unex- sets to accomplish progress. If your lenge your beliefs to assist yourself I am having trouble keeping it still. the experience through nightmares pected and occur without warning. accident is specific to a particular in developing a more balanced per- I am afraid I’ll hyperventilate. My and flashbacks, have difficulty sleep- However, upon review there are fre- aspect of cycling (such as descend- spective? heart feels hard against my chest ing, and feel detached or estranged. quently “triggers” associated with ing), then first attempt smaller chal- 8=I am aware of anxious thoughts. These symptoms can be severe and the distress onset. The following are lenges. Address the challenge in Creating safety I am scared. My breathing is escalat- last long enough to significantly common “anxiety triggers” associ- small stages such as 1) getting on the When under extreme pressure ing. My heart is pounding impair quality of life. Similar symp- ated with post-accident cycling: bike 2) pedaling the bike 3) holding the sense of safety can be shaken. 9=I am scared. I am unsure if I toms may be present that indicate 1)Feeling of fast movement the bars 4) approaching a descent. Dizziness, derealization and irratio- want to continue this. I can’t control difficulty in returning to cycling as 2)Sound of brake pads on the rim If your incident involves a crash nal thoughts that one is going to my breathing. My heart won’t stop a past time following a traumatic 3)Sound of the wind and/or traffic on a descent break the descent into die are often characteristics of panic beating so hard. accident. Traumas are generally ref- 4)Sight of the ground moving smaller segments. Do not progress to erenced into two categories: type I below the tire attacks that might present following 10=I am panicked. I am afraid I might die. My breathing and heart higher challenge until your SUDS is and type II. Type I trauma represents 5)Feeling of wind on face trauma. As such, having a safety rou- beat are out of my control. I feel I at a 3 or below. Use your relaxation single, catastrophic, unanticipated 6)Smells such as dry air, dust, tine that restores calm is an impor- have no control of my body skills to restore calm. Use identified experiences (such as a single bike gravel, moisture, oil, exhaust fumes tant step in post-accident recovery. A safety plan can be as simple as a safety routines to redirect thinking accident). Type II trauma consists 7)Feeling of arms on handlebars, pleasant memory, watching a favor- Accident Debriefing away from distressing thoughts. If of prolonged, repeated, extensive body position ite movie, counting numbers or items Accident debriefing is a variation anxiety persists then you may need exposure to traumatic events (such 8)Proximity of other cyclist or to 10 and repeating (such as in a of desensitization training which is to modify mental rehearsal to address as ongoing abuse). This article will motor vehicles meditation), working on a favorite the process in which one takes an your response to these triggers. only focus on addressing type I trau- 9)Length of a decent hobby (your bike), painting, speak- anxiety provoking topic and learns As with anything consistent prac- matic response consistent with Acute 10)Views of valleys, drop offs ing to a friend, etc… All of these can to associate it in a new way that tice is key to progress. Although Stress Disorder. The road back to riding involves serve as strategies to reinstate a sense does not provoke distress. It involves you may have been involved in an So, what exactly is Acute stress a series of skill sets that are not only of safety. Create your own list to use methodically recalling the accident accident, the accident does not nec- Disorder (ASD)? According to the effective in increasing post-accident when feelings, memories and physi- while employing the SUDS scale and essarily need to define your life. By Diagnostic and Statistical Manual coping, but can also be effective cal reactions become overwhelming. then using your preferred relaxation using the above strategies and arming of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) ASD aids in increasing competitive per- method to reduce anxiety responses yourself with knowledge you should represents a series of PTSD-like formance. Development of relaxation tech- when distress is at SUDS of 5 or be able to make significant improve- symptoms that present within one niques above. Imagine the trauma incident ment in your ability to return to rid- month following a traumatic event Development/acknowledgement Relaxation generally used to frame by frame from the beginning ing your bike within weeks following and is met when: of strengths assist with accident related trauma or as if it were occurring in slow motion. a serious accident. However, if you 1: You have been exposed to a Confronting trauma can initial- anxiety is referred to as active relax- In each still frame identify what is continue to have difficulty then seek- traumatic event that provokes fear, ly decrease feelings of self-worth ation. Active relaxation is unique in happening. What you are seeing from ing professional help through a psy- helplessness or horror with the pos- and confidence. Make a list of your that it involves formal dedication your perspective. How close is the chologist familiar with performance sibility of death present to yourself strengths. Be sure to include; to develop and generally involves ground? Is there a smell involved? based athletics may be helpful. What first interested you in or another. intentional placement of focus and Do you hear sounds (i.e., scrapping, mental attention. It is a way in which brakes pads, cars, etc…)? Then move one can learn to divert attention to the next frame and repeat. When Eric Yelsa, Ph.D. is clinical from one subject matter (i.e., body SUDS hits 5 or above then imagine psychologist in practice through tension) to another subject (i.e., iden- the scene going blank. Use your the University of Utah Hospital tifying unwanted memories of previ- relaxation exercise until SUDS has Pain Management Center. He has ous trauma). There is an abundance restored to 3 or below then proceed been a competitive cyclist since of available relaxation techniques. with your imagery where you left 1981. He is a USAC level 3 certi- Progressive muscle relaxation, off. If you return to SUDS 5 then fied coach, an active member of mindfulness-based stress reduction go back to your relaxation technique the Association for Applied Sport (MBSR), autogenic training and until 3 or below. Continue until able Psychology (AASP) and a mem- structure focus are techniques that to recall the entire incident below ber of the American Psychological can be helpful in developing a relax- SUDS 5. Association Division 47 Exercise ation routine and typically involve and Sport Psychology. He can be a 15 to 20 minute period of formal Mental Rehearsal reached for consultation at Eric. practice. These practices can assist in Mental rehearsal involves [email protected] AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 7

Mountain Bike Racing Utah Riders Take Home Numerous 2015 National Mountain Bike Championship Titles Country events. [See Alex’s com- Cross Country Junior Men Master Men 35-39 Downhill – ments in this issue’s anticipatory 13-14 - Skylar Patten, 2nd Place. Daniel Grolley, 3rd place World Championships writeup.] Cross Country Junior Men Senior Men 19-24 Downhill – 15-16 - Connor Patten, 3rd Place. Jack Drain, 4th place Keegan Swenson, 2nd place, Cross Country Junior Men Cross Country Pro Men. 17-18 - Anders Johnson, 2nd Place. Find complete results at http:// Pro Men XC – Justin Desilets, usacycling.org/2015/mountain-bike- Other placings of note: 21st; Jeff Bender, 27th; Kevin Day, nationals. Cross Country Masters Men 29th 35-39 - John Osguthorpe, 3rd Place Pro Men Downhill – Logan (See also our article this issue Cross Country Pro Women - Bingelli, 5th; Demetri Triantafillou, about the Summit Bicycle Club, Evelyn Dong 10th Place, Former 8th; Galen Carter, 19th which elaborates on the Nationals SLC'er Emma Maaranen, 12th Place, Pro Women Downhill – Amanda events and Utah rider participation Nicole Tittensor, 16th Place. Batty, 4th place as well as our article on Utah riders Cross Country Masters Men Master Men 50-54 Downhill – being chosen for the world champi- 60-64 - Mark Enders, 2nd Place. Kevin Dwyer, 2nd place onships.)

Haley Batten on her way to winning the Junior Women's 17-18 USA Cycling Cross Country National Championship. Photo by Cathy Batten.

ond lap I had a small gap on Rachel By Mark Deterline and was able to grow this throughout the second and third laps. On the Utah Riders took home 11 nation- final descent it finally hit me that I al titles in the 2015 Mountain Bike would earn the stars and stripes, and National Championships held from I couldn’t hold back a smile.” July 15-19, 2015 in Mammoth Lakes, When asked how she felt about California. Utah riders results are the win, Batten remarked, “This win highlighted below. was really exciting for me since it was my first year racing in the 17-18 Mitch Ropelato, 1st Place, Pro/ category, as well as the fact that this Open Men . Ropelato of Team would automatically qualify me for Specialized Factory Racing climbed World Championships. I was happy the podium as the inaugural men’s with how the season this year had pro/open National Champion. “It gone, and taking the win at Nationals was a nice, easy day,” said Ropelato. was really the cherry on top. The “Climbing wasn’t too bad, but you season is far from over, though and were sprinting pretty good on all I look forward to racing at Worlds, the runs. All the courses were pretty which will probably be the most fun. I was a little nervous on Stage competitive and exciting race I have 1 because it was pretty rowdy, but ever experienced.” other than that it was a great day.” Tom Noaker, 1st Place, Cross Joey Foresta, 1st Place, Downhill Country Masters Men 65-69. Keegan Junior Men 9-14, Dual Slalom. Bryn Swenson’s coach, Noaker writes, Bingham, 2nd Place. “I won my first national title at Mammoth nearly 20 years ago (45- Katie Clouse took Gold medals 49), so it was motivating to repeat in both the Junior Women’s 13-14 two decades later and then watch Cross Country and Short Track Cross Keegan take Silver in the elite pro Country events. race.” Dwight Hibdon, 2nd Place.

Haley Batten, 1st Place, Cross Joel Quinn, 1st Place, Cross Country Junior Women 17-18. Batten Country Masters Men 70+. is currently the top UCI ranked junior female 17-18 in the world. Rachel Ellen Guthrie, 1st Place, Masters Anders, 2nd Place. Women 55-59. Of the race, Batten writes, “Off the start, Rachel Anders took the lead Zan Treasure, 1st Place, Cross and held a strong pace. I rode behind Country Masters Men 55-59. her in second place, with the field (15 total) right behind. Throughout the Kelly Crawford, 1st Place, Cross lap the group slowly got smaller and Country Masters Women 50-54. smaller and soon it was just Rachel and I with a little gap on the rest of Mark Kugel, 1st Place, Downhill the riders. Before the final descent I Masters Men 45-49 took the pass and went into the lead. This allowed me to choose my lines Alex Grant took bronze med- and avoid the thick dust on the long als in both the Pro Men’s Cross rocky downhill. Going into the sec- Country and Short Track Cross 8 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

the course was selective as always. Crusher in the Tushar - Going down the descent was equally Continued from page 3 as selective, if not more so. Danny climb, the field started to come apart Pate was a machine out there, on road as one-by-one riders dropped off tires no less, impressing all of us,” the back of the main chase, which said Driscoll after the race. was soon down to just 4 riders as As the remaining riders in the Tim Johnson, Allen Krughoff, Neil lead hit US Highway 89 on the Shirley and Jonathan Page were all stretch from Junction to Circleville, initially left behind on by the pace set LeRoy Popowski, who was riding a by Robbie Squire, Jamey Driscoll, mountain bike, was left behind by Danny Pate and Alex Grant. Blaugrund, who was on a cyclocross As the riders neared the top of bike. As they entered Circleville, the first climb, Jonathan Page man- Blaugrund’s lead over Popowski aged to reattach himself to the Squire was about 2:15, with the chase, now and Driscoll group, and the group consisting of Squire, Driscoll, Pate, of 5 soon reeled in Wells and de Dorais, and Wells a further 1:15 Jong. With Utah rider Andrew Dorais behind. (Contender ) also bridging The chase group caught Popowski the gap as the group approached as they turned onto Doc Springs Betenson Flat before the drop down Rd., also referred to as the infamous the backside of the course, there “Sarlacc Pit” due to its often soft, was now an 8-strong group chasing sandy surface and full exposure to the the two leaders down the 5-mile sun. On this day, however, the road unpaved descent of Utah Highway caused gave the riders little trouble 153 towards the town of Junction. as recent rains made the surface rela- Not surprisingly, the descent of tively hard-packed and smooth, and Utah 153 claimed a few casualties as there was just enough cloud cover to both Alex Grant and Jonathan Page keep temperatures cool as the riders flatted rear tires on the descent. With looped around to rejoin Hwy 153 for the Crusher’s rules against outside the ascent of the oft-feared and aptly mechanical assistance, both riders named “Col d’Crush”. were left on the side of the road At this point Robbie Squire began applying a little more pressure and An hour and forty minutes in, the race is broken into small groups and single riders, few of whom have time to to repair their flats, damaging their take in the views. Photo by Christopher See, find more at christopher-see.photoshelter.com hopes of a top-3 finish. Menso de once again the group started to get maintaining a steady but rapid pace ing the finish line at Eagle Point Ski the event, Squire said “It’s been Jong had a race-ending crash, tearing whittled down as Dorais, Wells, to claim the KOM prize at 13 miles Resort in 4:09:59, setting the second tough because my oldest training the rear derailleur from his bike; but and Pate were all gapped, with only to go. fastest time since the race’s inception partner Burke has been too busy put- suffered no major injuries. Jamey Driscoll initially able to main- The pain didn’t stop there, how- in 2010, just 3:42 slower than Levi ting on this race. I come out here, and Surprisingly, considering the tain contact. ever, as Squire and the rest of the Leipheimer’s record time of 4:06:17 it’s worth it. It’s obvious the work rough road conditions faced on the Working together, Driscoll and riders still faced another 1,000 feet set in 2013. he hasn’t been doing on the bike has descent, Danny Pate was the fast- Squire finally managed to bring back of climbing back to Betenson Flat “There was a bit of a tailwind up been put in here because it’s a fantas- est down the mountain despite only Blaugrund as they made the left before turning north towards Big the Col d’Crush and so I was waiting tic event.” being able to fit 25mm road rac- turn onto Hwy 153, but as the road Flat. For the final sting in the tail, for that to give it a little effort,” said Driscoll managed to hold on for ing tires on his team-issue turned upward, Squire started danc- Squire faced another 10% average Squire of the winning move. 2nd place, in 4:22:33, just over 12 Dogma. ing his way up the climb, leaving first climb over the last mile before cross- When asked how he trained for minutes behind Squire, while LeRoy “The conditions were pretty good, Blaugrund and then Driscoll behind, AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 9

“When it came to descending, Stories from the Race to put him in 10th place in the Pro/ I quickly ran out of gears,” said Open Men’s field, for the second McCutcheon. “Crap, I didn’t think One of the beautiful things about year in a row, knocking 14:19 off his about my gearing going downhill, I the Crusher is the loyalty that it 2014 time. was only worried about the uphill! I inspires in its riders, many of whom “After my top 10 pro finish in last was pedaling as fast as I could, but have participated in each and every year’s Crusher, I really didn’t expect Robin quickly drifted out of sight.” edition since the first in 2011. Like to top that result,” said Cooke. “But Caruso was able to catch and pass Paris-Roubaix, it is inspiring and it when we hit the dirt, I knew a fast the undergeared McCutcheon on the is frustrating. For many riders, just time was possible if I kept it steady descent. finishing is a victory and having and rode my own pace. The 2nd and “I didn’t really know the time to abandon, whether for physical, 3rd-place in my category were really gaps between 1st (Farina), myself, mental, or mechanical reasons can be close at the end, so the 45+ old guys and 3rd (McCutcheon) but I just devastating. were hauling!” went into time-trial mode and pushed it from there,” said Caruso after the Cooke Excels Lisonbee Perseveres finish. “As I passed about 5 miles to One such rider is the 47-year old Adam Lisonbee of Highland, go they told me there was about a 2 Thomas Cooke, of Park City, Utah, Utah is another 5-time finisher, minute gap to the leader, just I just the 16th rider to cross the finish line who has experienced the highs and hit it as hard as I could on that last at Eagle Point this year, who put in the lows that the Tushar Mountains little descent and the final climb up one of the most amazing rides of the can dish out to those who brave to the finish.” race. Starting in the 45-49 age group her roads. This year’s Crusher was Farina brought it home in 5:01:48, this year, Cooke started in one of the Adam’s first race of the year, and Preston Yardley winner of the 19-21 class. He held on to Robin Farinas wheel most of the way back up the climb. Photo by Christopher See, find destroying Gretchen Reeves’ 2013 last waves, 9 minutes after the Pro/ he had doubts about his form, but as more at christopher-see.photoshelter.com record pace of 5:16:46 by just shy Open Men’s field, and chased down he as done every year, he lined up of 15 minutes. Caruso’s late charge and passed all but 15 riders in front determined to give it his best until Popowski managed to claw back Farina’s and McCutcheon’s wheel, saw her narrow the gap to 1:36 as she of him, including every single age- the course told him otherwise. As it time on the final climbs to finish 3rd and was gapped before topping the finished in 2nd with a time 5:03:24. group rider. On a strict timed basis, turns out, Lisbonbee was on a good at 4:24:41. first climb. McCutcheon cruised across the line taking into account and adjusting for day, until he wasn’t. “Robbie and I were together On the descent of 153, Farina in 3rd place at 5:10:14, also breaking the later start, Cooke’s finish time of heading up the Col d’Crush, and he plunged down the mountain, leav- Gretchen Reeves 2013 record by a 4:38:51 set a record, not just in his just took a look back and punched it. ing McCutcheon and everyone else wide margin. own age group but for all age groups, Continued on page 10 I tried to keep him in sight, but there behind. and would have been good enough was nothing I could do. I just fell apart and he had the legs and kept going all the way to the finish,” said Driscoll. “Everyone was blown away by Danny Pate on the descent. He saved a little something on the top little rollers, and just came flying by everybody on a road bike, with teeny-tiny little tires. Driscoll came by me, and exclaimed ‘Holy crap! What a boss!’” added Squire. Danny Pate also really enjoyed his first Crusher experience. “This was a fun race, and I was glad to be here. It’s a unique race, which is why I wanted to do it. It appealed to me because it had some road, some dirt, and a bit of everything and you just run what you brung and ride any bike you want,” he said after the race. Pate’s next appearance on the inter- national stage will be at the Clásica San Sebastián, and then a likely spot on Team Sky’s roster for the Vuelta a España.

Rounding out the top-10 were Alex Grant (4th), Jake Wells (5th), with Neil Shirley (6th) just edg- ing out Danny Pate (7th) in a two- up charge for the line, followed by Benjamin Blaugrund (8th), Andrew Dorais (9th) and Tim Johnson (10th). “A rear flat took me out of the hunt on the main downhill,” said Grant after the race. “I put a tube in and rallied back to 4th. The silver lining was that after that I got to ride my own pace and enjoy the awesome event that Burke Swindlehurst has created a little more. Amazing views and a wicked day on the bike.”

Pro Women Report

Starting a minute after the Pro/ Open Men, the Pro/Open Women was stacked with talent as well, fea- turing former US National Road Race Champion Robin Farina (realwheels- bike.com), multi-time Canadian National Champion Lyne Bessette, professional Enduro rider Kelli Emmett (Juliana-SRAM), and Utah riders Mindy McCutcheon (-Shimano) and Anne Perry (DNA Cycling p/b K4 Racing). As the group approached the first climb, Mindy Caruso (Nero Veloce) launched the first attack, bringing Robin Farina and Mindy McCutcheon with her. The three rid- ers drilled it up the climb to Betenson Flat, but Caruso was unable to hold 10 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

gift on the side of the road. “In all, They actually cheerfully shouted ‘Go ride, Steve has finished all 5 times he to be putting on my calendar for the Crusher in the Tushar - I walked for more than an hour, and Crushers!’ That says a lot for Burke has entered, and his wife Amy has next year and the year after that. Five Continued from page 9 for about 4 miles. I got to cheer on and all of those involved in making finished 4 times. The past two years, years on, it’s already on my calendar “Turns out, the legs felt great all a lot of friends as they zipped by, this event happen.” Steve and Amy have won the tandem for 2016.” day long. I set a new personal best though, so that was fun.” “Athletes know what they get category, which doubled in size this climbing the Col d’Crush, and had “The Crusher is a tough race, and themselves into, physically and year. For this couple, the Crusher is Sponsor Loyalty set myself up for a course PR when anyone who finishes it deserves huge mentally when taking on challenges like an annual reunion. That kind of loyalty isn’t limited I flatted with 5 or 6 miles to go. I praise. I knew that had I jumped into such as these. For me, the pain of “The first year was smaller, and to just the riders however; but also opened up my pack to get a replace- the truck, I would have gotten to the each ensuing pedal stroke up the everyone knew it was an experiment, to sponsors, such as Utah’s own ment tube, and the tubes I brought line faster, but then I’d have sat there Col d’Crush resolved with every but Burke took his preparation seri- DNACYCLING. with me had valve stems that were all afternoon regretting the choice. encouraging pat on the back, heck- ously and it already had the feel of “As a cyclist I rode in the first too short,” he says after the race. I’d rather finish the race long after I ling scream, smile, cowbell, handful a well-oiled drivetrain and intimate Crusher, and it was one of the tough- “A course marshal was right wanted to, than not finish at all, and of sugary goodies, and impressive gathering. Even that first year, the est races I have ever done. That first behind me when it happened, and he now I have a big incentive to come bottle handoff, all perfectly spaced volunteers at the support stations, year, it was such an unknown, I just pulled over to make sure I was OK. back in 2016 even more prepared.” out throughout the entire 70-mile some possibly never having seen a grabbed the bike and rode,” says He offered me a ride to the finish course. Pedaling with all of my dear- bike racer zip by inches from their Joe Sepulveda, co-founder of the when it was clear that I was not going Thornquist and Dunleavy est and closest friends made for one toes, handed up bottles and company. to be able to fix the flat. I considered Reflect of the greatest adventures on dirt that gels and bananas with aplomb, “After I finished that first year, I that for a moment, but then decided First-timers like Amy Thornquist I have ever experienced.” and with a smile. We had similar introduced myself to Burke and said that I’d better finish the race, even if and Shane Dunleavy also recognize Considering that Amy won her support from the campers banging DNA is in, whatever you need, we that meant all the way to the just how special the Crusher is, espe- competitive 36-49 age group on her on their pots and pans, the people are ready.” finish line … which I nearly did.” cially with regards to the volunteers first attempt at the race, I feel certain cheering and handing out drinks at Since that first year, DNA’s sup- After walking the last few miles and townspeople that live on and that this is not the last time that she the finish line.” port of the race has grown, from the of dirt, including the windy descent around the course. For Amy, this will be toeing the line in Beaver in “You had the feeling you were a Crusher Bike Photo Booth, to adding back to the paved road to the finish, was not only her first Crusher but July. family member of the race, not just another fully-stocked feed zone/aid and starting to walk the paved climb only her second-ever endurance race out another bike rider paying an entry station about halfway up the Col to the finish, Lisonbee found a tube on dirt. Wasmund and Andrews Return fee. The nature of the roads and the d’Crush. While all the feed zones that he could use. Since the Crusher “Shane and I pre-rode the entire Steve Wasmund is another 5-time size of the venues mean it may never and aid stations are well-supplied rules prevent outside mechanical course last month in preparation. Crusher rider. For Steve, the very grow so large you couldn’t say ‘Hi’ with bottles of water and hydra- assistance, we’re going to assume An array of vehicles buzzed by us first Crusher was another opportunity to everyone lined up on 200 North in tion mix from First Endurance, as that one of the Tushar’s famous throughout the 6-hour ride and not to do challenging ride to do on his Beaver. Even that first year, I knew well as energy bars, fresh fruit and mountain goats left it for him as a one tried to run us off the road. singlespeed CX bike. Since that first Crusher was an event I was going other tasty and nutritional fare, the DNACYCLING Feed Zone is also stocked with less traditional fare, like Pop-Tarts, ice-cold bottles of Mexi- Coke, Hostess Ding Dongs and simi- lar fare, as well as a water sprayer to help cool riders down during high- heat years, like 2014. “As riders, we have a love/hate relationship with the Crusher,” con- tinues Sepulveda. “Some years we love it; some years we hate it, but it’s the challenge that keeps us coming back at cyclists. How can we push ourselves more? What equipment can we change to improve our rides? I was really bummed that I wasn’t able to race this year, but was able to ride in the lead car with Burke and see how the pros do it. It’s easy to see how events like this can get into your DNA.” “As a business, our passion is customizing team clothing to match our customers’ DNA, because it’s also our DNA. At its core, DNACYCLING is about providing the best cycling clothing for both dirt’n asphalt, and the Crusher is about providing the best riding on both dirt’n asphalt. For our brand, the Crusher in the Tushar is the perfect event, and we have already commit- ted through 2016.”

McCarrel’s Praise Finally, in the words of 5-time finisher Josh McCarrel: “I have done the race fat but trained, and I’ve done the race thin but untrained. This year I did it fat AND untrained. It was the most difficult day I have ever spent on the bike. I do not recommend it, but something about this race makes me feel like finishing is an imperative. I will never see the podium but I will show up whenever it is physically possible.” “Although the volunteers, atmo- sphere, and location make the race a success, Burke and Tiffany Swindlehurst are what make it spe- cial. By signing up you automatically become friends with them. They gen- uinely care about each racer’s experi- ence, and I am proud to know them.” The sport of cycling has been going through a rough patch the past few years, with losses of sponsors due to both the economy and nega- tive press at the upper echelons due to scandals around doping and accu- sations of corruption in its governing bodies. Swindlehurst’s back-to-basics AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 11

Mountain Biking Scott Sports Debuts Line of 27 Plus Mountain Bikes at Scott Week not static. It has been evolving from day one. We don’t see this eliminat- ing any wheel and tire sizes. This is one more option. 27 Plus we see as representing stability, control, grip and versatility.” To fit in those wider tires, a wider bottom bracket and a wider rear tri- angle are needed. Many Plus models run on wider rims (Scott was using 40 mm Syncros rims). The Boost rear hub of 148 mm (for years most MTB rear hubs were 135 mm) is becoming far more common. And there is now a wider front standard at 110 mm (most fronts have been 100 mm). Unlike the trickle of parts and complete bikes here and there that marked the early days of 29-inch Some of the Scott Sports demo bike fleet set up at Deer Valley. wheels, 27 Plus seems poised to A 27 Plus and a standard 27.5 front wheel side-by-side. The Plus, on the flood the market. The big names 27 Plus - The Ride left, is just a bit beefier than the standard, on the right. Photos by Chris Magerl (Trek, Specialized) are already in, as are loads of smaller bike companies, Let’s tally it up. The big tires eat rocks and ledges. That’s a plus. The including Utah’s Fezzari. “The tidal soft landing really boosts confidence when launching off rollers. That’s and tri machines, kids’ bikes, wave of adoption is happening in one a plus. Braking is very positive, with so much rubber in contact with the By Chris Magerl MTBs, 27.5 MTBs, a few gravity season,” said Vestal. ground. That’s a plus, too. bikes and electric-assist bikes. The Scott Genius 27 Tuned Plus is fun. And surprisingly versatile. “We’ve seen a bit of a cultur- The Plus Equals More Fun! For the off-road set, the buzz was There are many factors that play into the great ride, the larger tire size al shift in mountain biking, where all about the Plus. being just one. Scott has long offered remote switches to control suspen- maybe racing is a little less important. Let’s get this out of the way: there 29 Plus and 27.5 Plus, often sion options, and that continues here, with the front and rear linked in one Having fun with your buddies has are too many options on the MTB just called 27 Plus, fit somewhere switch, with options for locked, normal travel and wide open. The Fox really supplanted the need to be first front. So why do we need one more? between the relatively narrow tire suspension is tuned well to the bigger tires. This bike is easy to like from to the top of the hill,” said Vestal. size of XC racers, at perhaps 2.0, the first pedal crank. “They’re stopping to chat and take Because you can never have too and the fat tire bikes found on snow I did not know I was going to be at the Scott event until the evening photos and then ripping the down- much fun! and sand, usually at 4 inches wide. before. It was a lucky coincidence that I had ridden the same Deer Valley hills and having a beer afterward. For many, the Plus tire of choice is trails Tuesday on my own full-carbon, race-tuned XTR 29 dual suspension. That’s where these bikes fit in, for Salt Lake City’s Scott Sports just around 3.0. For Scott, after some So when I pedaled the Scott Genius 27 Tuned Plus on Wednesday, I had a trail riders who want to have more unveiled its 27 Plus line of mountain testing with Schwalbe, the sweet spot pretty good basis for comparison. fun.” bikes to dealers and press at the came at 2.8 inches. “2.8 seemed to I expected more bob and squish, not characteristics I would consider “I look at the Plus bikes as being annual Scott Week, held the week of be the perfect blend of bigger contact positive. But the bike was playful, not inch worm-like, on the flats and good for entry-level mountain bikers July 20 at Deer Valley Resort in Park patch and minimal rolling resistance,” climbs. Turn around and point it down, and it was certainly a hoot. I was who need an extra measure of con- City. Scott was showing its full line said Zack Vestal, MTB Marketing quickly running higher up on the berms, feeling a bit more OK with air and fidence and stability and grip. I also letting the bike run faster on the downhill straightaways. of bikes, from the Foil and Addict Manager for Scott. feel that experienced riders are going When the boys on the real downhill bikes came up behind me, I got road bikes that were being raced that “Scott Sports feels like the Plus to adopt this bike. All of a sudden out of the way. But when the trail tilted upward, the Genius effortlessly day in the by IAM tire size is almost the natural evo- you can ride more terrain with less left them behind. All-mountain is a phrase thrown around a lot. This bike Cycling and Orica-GreenEdge, to the lution of the mountain bike,” said fear and more confidence.” defines that. More fun down the hill. Not at all a drag to pedal up. latest gravel and CX bikes. Time trial Vestal. “Mountain bike technology is Scott offers eight models of 27 It is important to not go too high on tire pressure. Scott folks suggested Crusher - attitude with regards to equipment and Plus bikes, ranging from the Scale starting in the 13-15 psi range. I ended up lower than that. When the tires outside mechanical support, combined 720 Plus, an alloy hardtail (Retail started widening out a bit, the way they were designed to roll, it was a blast Continued from page 10 with his commitment to provide the $1,699), to the Genius 720 Plus to push into bermed corners and feel the bike compress and then push you absolute best in rider support means back out. Such a feeling! that his race has quickly become one of the must-do bucket-list events, (alloy, 140mm travel, $3,999), the attracting large fields including both national and international stars from Enduro-oriented Genius LT Plus Have an unlimited wheel budget? As long as you have Boost hubs front the upper-echelons of the sport. (carbon, 160mm travel, $7,999) to and rear, you can run standard 27.5 or 29 inch wheels in this frame. But I It is this type of mutual loyalty and commitment by riders, sponsors, and the lighter top-end Genius 27 Tuned doubt you would bother. The fun is in the Plus. the promoter that will help restore the credibility of the sport. Plus (carbon, 140mm travel, $7,999). You might not win any XC races on a 27 Plus. But the Scott Genius 27 is home for Scott Tuned Plus would be right at home on the Shoreline, Flying Dog or the Pro/Open Men World HQ. In the US, Scott calls Salt Porcupine Rim. Reasonable to pedal all day, and more control in every 1 ROBERT SQUIRE 04:09:59.10 Hincapie Racing Lake City home. Scott Week shares terrain. 2 JAMES DRISCOLL 04:22:33.44 Raleigh/Clement the magic of Park City riding with -Chris Magerl 3 LEROY POPOWSKI 04:24:41.09 Groove Subaru/Excel Sports about 35 members of the media (US 4 ALEX GRANT 04:26:25.91 Ridebiker/Cannondale/Gear Rush 5 JAKE WELLS 04:28:40.07 Form Attainment Studio and international), about 30 sales 6 NEIL SHIRLEY 04:30:28.03 Road Bike Action reps and about 200 retailers repre- 7 DANNY PATE 04:30:28.55 senting about 100 shops. 8 BENJAMIN BLAUGRUND 04:33:42.30 Juwi Solar “This is great for the proximity 9 ANDY DORAIS 04:36:03.17 to the trails,” said Vestal. “And of 10 TIM JOHNSON 04:39:37.80 Volkswagen/Cannondale course Deer Valley has been a great host.” Pro/Open Women These folks attend presentations, Position Name Total Team Name walk through a showroom of almost 1 ROBIN FARINA 05:01:48.60 2 MINDY CARUSO 05:03:24.65 Nero Veloce P/B Michael Thomas all Scott models and ask questions Coffee of the engineers and marketing folks. 3 MELINDA MCCUTCHEON 05:10:14.34 Canyon Bicycles Then the fun begins. The demo 4 ANNE PERRY 05:24:47.09 fleet is just outside the door. Pedal 5 KELLI EMMETT 05:26:06.39 Juliana-SRAM Pro Team the trails, ride the lifts, take a road 6 LYNNE BESSETTE 05:33:09.73 bike winding down Royal Street. 7 JILL CEDERHOLM 05:51:50.88 Kuhl Scott technicians meticulously dial 8 RACHEL CIESLEWICZ 05:59:43.81 DNA-801 each bike to the rider, including set- 9 MEGHAN SHERIDAN 06:01:47.71 Utahmountainbiking.com ting front and rear sag on the dual 10 JACKIE BAKER 06:14:30.45 DNA Cycling / Huntsman Cancer The Scott Genius 700 Tuned Plus. The bike features the new 27 plus tires, Foundation suspension bikes. which measure 27.5 x 2.8". Photo courtesy Scott Sports. For those wandering past, it all See results in this issue on page 14. looks like a big fun time. The setting Full results for all categories are available at tusharcrusher.com/2015- is beautiful, the gear top-notch, and ter. Dealers have to make the right Serious business, with real financial res time on a bike beats time in the office. choices on which models, and how consequences. But you still get to But this is also work. Reviews mat- many of each, to bring to their shop. ride a bike. A pretty sweet mix. 12 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

SLCBAC News for that we are looking for new mem- Tour to lose. clearly “on the rivet”, and Quintana, The Tour - Continued from bers to add and would like to focus Which in fact was true, but that Valverde and their Movistar team August 2015 page 2 on communities within the county did not prevent the others from were ready to try to pull off a near located in the south and west quad- tenders. trying. Froome and his Team Sky impossible upset. Can you believe it is already rants. If you would like to apply to teammates had to deal with attack more than halfway through the serve on the committee or recom- Four men came to the Tour as This stage turned out to be every- after attack on nearly each and every summer? Mercifully June’s late mend the application to someone pre-race favorites: , thing the organizers, fans and spec- heat wave led to a cooler, wetter you know, please go to this link and , subsequent mountain stage. Nibali tators could hope for. Valverde and July and Independence Day cele- follow the application instructions: and last year’s victor, Vincenzo would go, only to be chased down Quintana put in their attacks, both bration. Things will be heating back slco.org/mayor/boards/. Nibali. They, along with several by Team Sky. Then it would be on the Col de la Croix de Fer and up in August however with the Tour As usual, meetings are held on Contador. Following his capture, other less likely winners including on l’Alpe d’Huez. It was exciting, de Utah which is rising among the the first Wednesday of each month Quintana or his teammate, Valverde, recognized bicycle races in world and our own with the finish uncertain till the last from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the City would attack. Or some variation of popularity and participation. The Tejay Van Garderen, all came to the couple of kilometers on the stage. Government Complex in the north the above. To their credit, they all Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory building, room N2-800. The public Tour in good health and with high Quintana gained 1:20 on Froome, continued to try to dislodge Froome Committee will be in attendance at comment session is a great way to expectations. It was the strongest but Froome hung on to the last 1:12 and Team Sky. the two stages in Salt Lake County contribute opinions, concerns or group of challengers in years, with of his lead to cling to the yellow at one of the booths. Stop by if you At first, it appeared Froome and ask questions and it takes place just no serious contender missing. jersey and insure his overall victory. have questions, comments or would after the meeting convenes at 5:30 his team could handle it all. But Froome put his stamp on the All this and much more is what just like to say hello. You might just pm. We would love to hear your in the last week, it was clear they end up with some cool swag! voice and expand our ongoing dis- Tour early, with a magnificent per- were beginning to fray. Finally, on makes the Tour de France the unique As volunteer committees go, cussion of how we can make Salt formance in Stage 10 where he Stage 19, Quintana managed to drop and spectacular sporting event that change is inevitable and the com- Lake County and the state of Utah crushed his opponents with a state- Froome and gain back 30 seconds it is. Many stories, many layers and mittee is sad to bid farewell to a premiere destination for bicycles. ment making victory on the moun- of his 3:08 deficit. With Froome and many subplots. Victory and trag- Steven Malone, Josh Staley and Come out, get involved! For more tain finish in La Pierre Saint Martin. Sky’s weakening status now appar- edy, exultation and dejection, great Bud Tymczyszyn who stepped information, visit bicycle.slco.org He left all his challengers sucking ent, the stage was set for a huge performances and disappointments. down after faithful service on the wind and reeling with a victory that This was a great Tour. Worth every committee. This of course means -Ian Scharine battle on the penultimate stage, and cost those challengers not seconds final mountain stage, that would end minute I stayed awake to follow it. but minutes. It seemed, from all with the legendary climb up l’Alpe But I’m glad it’s over, because I appearances, that it was now his d’Huez. Froome and his team were can’t keep that pace up.

Education Youth Bicycle Skills Instructor Trainings to be Offered protection, water bottle, and any- years. She led women’s and chil- By Phil Sarnoff thing else you will need to ride. We dren’s programs at the Community will ride rain or shine, demonstrat- Cycling Center in Portland, OR and Salt Lake City Transportation ing how to take youth through the taught bike safety for the public Division and Bike Utah are partner- rodeo, check bikes, and fit helmets. schools, reaching over 800 kids a ing to host two trainings focused year. She created and taught a bicy- on teaching bicycle skills to youth. School Bicycle Education & cle component for a traffic diver- One training will focus on the skills Safety Training sion class, and helped lead Portland and knowledge necessary to plan August 13 & 14, 2015 to receive “Platinum” designation, and implement a community bicy- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. serving as vice-chair of the Bicycle cle rodeo or safety fair. The other Tracy Aviary Advisory Committee for that city. training will be two days and will Cost $50 (Lunch included) She has been honored to present emphasize teaching a youth-focused Register at: http://bit. on teaching bicycle safety nation- bicycle education curriculum. ly/1dYV6hx ally and is happy to bring her skills to Salt Lake City. Currently, she Bicycle Rodeo Training Program Summary serves as a Bicycle Ambassador, August 10, 2015 Participants will learn the basics sits on the Salt Lake City Bicycle 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. of teaching bicycle safety to youth, Advisory Committee, and teaches Tracy Aviary including appropriate age range and middle school Spanish and outdoor Cost: $35 (Lunch included) developmental expectations, skills environmental education at an inde- Register at: http://bit. and drills, management of large pendent school. Elicia is a League ly/1HhKRx6 groups on bikes, and everything else Certified Instructor, certified and needed to confidently teach a bicy- trained by the League of American Program Summary cle safety curriculum. This class Bicyclists. Participants will gain the skills includes an on-bike component. and knowledge to plan and imple- ment a bicycle rodeo/safety fair for What Participants Need Scholarships Available their community. We will look at the Bring a bike that is in good A limited number of reduced cost differing needs of younger vs. older working order, helmet, gloves, eye scholarships are available. Send an participants, practical concerns for protection, water bottle, and any- e-mail to [email protected] keeping kids safe, and most impor- thing else you will need to ride. We explaining your past experience tantly, how to make the rodeo a gen- will ride rain or shine, practicing engaging youth in bicycling and uine learning opportunity that is fun drills, bike fit, helmet fit, and bike how your participation in the train- for everyone. This class includes an handling skills. We will be riding ing will be useful in getting more on-bike component. in quiet neighborhoods on the street. youth to ride bicycles. Scholarship application deadline: July 31, 2015 What Participants Need About the Instructor Bring a bike that is in good Elicia Cárdenas has been teach- For additional information, working order, helmet, gloves, eye ing bicycle safety for over thirteen e-mail [email protected] AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 13 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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5. Clay Hicke 17:44.8 1. Robert Squire, Hincapie Racing 04:09:59.10 Expert Men 50+ cycling utah Shredder Girls 10-12 2. James Driscoll, Raleigh/Clement 04:22:33.44 1. Gary Gardiner 04:21:53.263 1. Rileigh Whitemyer 18:47.0 3. Leroy Popowski, Groove Subaru/Excel Sports 2. Paul LaStayo 04:58:45.564 2. Alexis Mellott 21:15.5 04:24:41.09 3. Lawrence Woolson 06:02:08.426 3. Audrey Johnson 22:58.5 4. Alex Grant, Ridebiker/Cannondale/Gear Rush Expert Women 4. Ellie Harvey 23:24.9 04:26:25.91 1. Jen Riley 05:15:14.098 Women 40+ 5. Jake Wells, Form Attainment Studio 2. Megan Hill 05:27:26.207 1. Angela Johnson, Cottonwood 04:28:40.07 3. Jessica Robinson 06:03:44.415 Heights, UT 42:00.6 Pro/Open Women Sport Men 19-34 Jr. Beginner Women 13-15 1. Robin Farina, 05:01:48.60 1. Brian Beardall 05:59:43.444 RACE RESULTS 1. Claire Slemboski 09:48.2 2. Mindy Caruso, Nero Veloce P/B Michael Thomas Sport Men 35+ 2. Avery Wallin 13:01.8 Coffee 05:03:24.65 1. Scott Stewart 04:30:24.358 Men 35+ 3. Melinda Mccutcheon, Canyon Bicycles 2. Trent Donat 05:59:03.617 2. Rich Howard Hurricane, UT 04:26:29.0 3. Dell Brown, Orem, UT 24:17.0 3. Jonathan Lawley 04:29.9 1. Matt Huff, Price, UT 39:41.8 05:10:14.34 Sport Men 60+ 3. Anthonius Prinsloo Littleton, CO 04:48:25.9 4. Brian Dunton, South Jordan, UT 29:11.7 Cat 3 Men 40+ Mountain 2. Bogdan Balasa, Lehi, UT 40:19.5 4. Anne Perry, 05:24:47.09 1. Travis Anderson 06:03:14.748 4. Michael Kelly Guelph, ON 05:24:30.6 5. Gabe Garcia, SLC, UT 31:26.8 1. Travis Hudak 05:09.6 Bike 3. Ryan Mellott, Mountain Green, UT 41:58.8 5. Kelli Emmett, Juliana-SRAM Pro Team Sport Women Single Speed Female Sport Men 19-34 Pro Men Racing 4. Scott Askew, Draper, UT 51:11.1 05:26:06.39 1. Lyna Saffell 06:23:03.792 1. Laurel Sroufe Scottsdale, AZ 03:40:38.7 1. Christian Walton, Farmington, UT 20:01.7 1. Demetri Triantafillou, LakeTown Bicycles/IZM Jr. Beginner Men 16-18 29 & Under Men Men 19-34 25 km 2. Preston Yardley, Lehi, UT 20:14.7 Apparel 04:05.5 1. George Baker, Murray, UT 01:12.5 1. Preston Yardley, Endurance 360 04:55:19.89 1. Rusty Slade 02:48:36.485 Fire Road Cedar City 25k, 60k, 100k, Cedar Female Overall Sport Men 35+ 2. Galen Carter, Transition/Laketown/SRAM/ Jr. Sport Women 13-15 2. Darrell Roundy, Noble Sports 05:10:20.38 Men 35+ City, UT, June 27, 2015 1. Carly George Dunedin, FL 00:47:30.5 1. Scott Stewart, Midvale, UT 19:56.8 Betterride/Canyons/ANVL/Washburn/Schwalbe 1. Taylor Perry, Sandy, UT 21:32.7 3. Samuel Dearden, Ski Utah/Plan 7 05:16:26.23 1. Michael Gates 02:32:29.406 100 km 2. Ali Yates Santa Rosa, CA 00:47:50.2 2. Michael Gates, Centerville, UT 23:09.3 04:12.5 2. Giselle Slemboski, Alpine, UT 26:04.7 4. Spencer Storey, Hyperthreads 05:18:40.53 2. Derek Ransom 02:38:27.321 Female Overall 3. Lynne Stevenson Salt Lake City, UT 00:48:26.1 3. Jeremy Johnson, Cottonwood Heights, UT 3. Bryce Helbling, LakeTown/Knolly/Mtn Ranks/ 3. Skyler Perry, Sandy, UT 26:12.0 5. Michael Forsyth, Cicada 05:18:57.10 Women 19-39 1. Julie Dibens Boulder, CO 04:11:51.4 4. Annabelle Schwab Layton, UT 00:48:41.1 24:32.6 Washburn Cycling/Deity 04:12.8 4. Grace Jencks, Park City, UT 35:16.1 30-34 Men 1. Jeanette Pierce 02:41:27.819 2. Jill Cederholm Mendota Heights, MN 04:40:35.7 5. Kathy Long 00:54:56.9 4. Brady Miller, North Ogden, UT 25:05.2 4. Jaren Lockwood 04:22.5 Jr. Beginner Men 13-15 1. Derek Edwards, Roosters / Biker’s Edge Jr. Expert Men 18 & Under 3. Amy Thornquist Sandy, UT 04:46:47.4 Male Overall 5. Todd Cowan, Cottonwood Heights, UT 26:59.7 5. James Sandmire, Lake Town Bicycles/SLC 1. Luke Heinrich, Salt Lake City, UT 39:55.6 04:49:08.01 1. Hunter Ransom 02:24:38.506 Male Overall 1. Wyatt Baxter 00:43:47.8 Clydesdale MTB 04:25.0 2. Jaden Mellott, Mountain Green, UT 40:09.8 2. Shaun Johnson, Velo sport racing 05:02:12.07 Jr. Expert Women 18 & Under 1. Justin Lindine Ogden, UT 03:48:59.9 2. Gordon Wright Salt Lake City, UT 00:43:48.0 1. Scott Nielson, Pleasant View, UT 30:11.0 Pro Women 3. Ian Cheney, Draper, UT 45:42.6 3. Dallas Zurcher, 05:04:27.09 1. Lia Westermann 02:43:37.979 2. John Gaston Aspen, CO 03:49:05.8 3. Colin Szuch Evergreen, CO 00:45:57.5 Jr. Sport Men 16-18 1. Amanda Cordell, Scott USA - Race Face - 4. Jacob Slemboski 01:16.3 4. Jason Hawks, Infinite Cycles 05:06:38.17 Singlespeed Men 3. Leroy Popowski Colorado Springs, CO 4. Wade Reed Kaysville, UT 00:46:32.5 1. Grant Hillam, Midway, UT 17:44.7 Laketown Bicycles 05:38.5 5. Porter Reeder, Pleasant View, UT 11:55.3 5. Stewart Goodwin, Kuhl 05:08:49.56 1. Shannon Boffeli 04:09:07.519 03:51:19.1 5. Robert Berrett Washington, UT 00:47:37.8 2. Alex King, North Logan, UT 19:22.1 2. Joni Wirts, Go-Ride 05:57.9 Pro Women 35-39 Men 2. Danny Christensen 04:38:34.453 Female 18 - 29 3. Tristan Harris, Liberty, UT 21:25.2 3. Ana Rodriguez, Laketown /Canyons Resort/ 1. Joey Lythgoe, Park City, UT 35:43.2 1. Eric Salstrand, Bicycle Haus 04:50:58.29 Men 50+ 1. Lindsey Mortensen Sandy, UT 05:00:36.2 Sundance Spin, Intermountain Cup, 4. Brock Nielson, Pleasant View, UT 23:59.3 Bohemian/POC 06:13.4 2. Haley Batten, Park City, UT 36:01.3 2. Matt Harding, Euclid 04:55:02.77 1. John Lauck 06:29:08.994 Female 30 - 39 Sundance Resort, UT, June 27, 2015 5. Blake Miller, North Ogden, UT 25:32.2 Super D 3. Nicole Tittensor, Axtell, UT 36:57.7 3. Jason Linder, Intermountain Live Well Men 60+ 1. Sara Bell Tarzana, CA 05:33:59.9 Women 40+ Jr. Sport Men 13-15 Cat 1 Men 13-18 4. KC Holley, Spanish Fork, UT 37:24.1 04:56:03.91 1. Craig Williams 05:35:30.040 2. Maria Wimmer Carbondale, CO 05:40:18.6 1. Angela Johnson, Cottonwood Heights, UT 1. Ty Nielson, Pleasant View, UT 23:07.2 1. Tyler Shelley Bear Valley Bikes/TruckerCo/Salt 5. Rachel Anders, Sandy, UT 38:26.1 4. Justin Healy, Ski Utah | Plan 7 04:57:33.36 2. Rick Morris 05:56:11.644 3. Shana Van Stralen Malibu, CA 05:46:45.3 50:23.6 2. Spencer Davies, Providence, UT 24:21.7 Cycles/Monster Army/Deity 7:20.5 4. Sara Porter Carbondale, CO 05:46:50.3 Semi Pro Women 5. Adam Cornette, Flag Bike Revolution 2. Brynne Davies, Providence, UT 52:31.3 3. Matt DeBerard, North Logan, UT 31:01.0 2. TJ Christiansen 7:29.5 1. Kelly Crawford, Ogden, UT 41:15.7 04:58:07.74 5. Katharina Merchant La Verkin, UT 06:04:20.0 3. Sally Reynders, Holladay, UT 01:29.6 4. Lans Myshrall, Park City, UT 32:01.1 Cat 1 Men 19-29 Road Female 40-49 2. Sienna Leger-Redel, Park City, UT 41:48.1 35 & Under Women Women 19-39 5. Levi Kammer, Cedar Hills, UT 32:04.2 1. Kyle Jackson 6:55.9 3. Savilia Blunk, Inverness, CA 46:33.5 1. Chase Edwards, Flagstaff Bicycle Revolution / Racing 1. Caroline Szuch Evergreen, CO 05:10:45.9 1. Mary Ann Nielsen, Orem, UT 10:09.2 Sport Women 2. Quinn Depperschmidt, East Fork Bikes 7:04.4 2. Lisa Nelson Alpine, UT 05:12:45.4 4. Ellen Guthrie, Salt Lake City, UT 09:01.7 Paragon Athletics 05:50:15.92 Jr. Sport Women 13-15 1. Megan Hill, Saratoga Springs, UT 30:06.7 3. Matthew Shirley, Wolfman Racing 7:19.4 Pro Men 3. Erika Wilde Springville, UT 05:29:30.1 2. Anna Jo Dingman, 05:57:52.84 1. Skyler Perry, Sandy, UT 39:48.2 2. Cori Biggs, Kearns, UT 56:38.7 4. Ryan Kiel , Bohemian Racing 8:38.4 1. Rob Squire, Sandy, UT 44:40.1 Station Park Criterium, Farmington, UT, 4. Susan Daum, 05:35:30.8 3. Lindsey Mortensen, N/A 05:59:55.70 2. Taylor Perry, Sandy, UT 40:01.2 3. Shannon Squire-Kitchens, Salt Lake City, Cat 1 Men 30-39 2. Drew Free, Draper, UT 46:18.2 4. Amelia Barber, Kuhl 06:02:34.05 July 9, 2015 5. Marlene Hatch Kamas, UT 05:38:32.3 3. Grace Jencks, Park City, UT 51:05.3 33:06.4 1. Steve LeBlanc, Bohemian Brewery 7:22.7 3. Carson Beckett, Benton, KY 46:32.7 5. Katie Zaffke, Juliana Bicycles 06:19:15.05 Cat 1-2 Female 50-59 4. Anna Castro, Park City, UT 06:18.0 Jr. Sport Women 16-18 2. Andrew Farrell 7:23.6 4. Chris Holley, Spanish Fork, UT 46:56.0 36-49 Women 1. Justin Griffin 1. Gale Bernhardt Loveland, CO 05:40:19.9 Lil’ Shredders 9 & Under 1. Marin Kammer, Cedar Hill, UT 34:52.5 3. Chris Kading, Salt Cycles 7:24.2 5. Justin Desilets, Riverton, UT 48:12.7 1. Amy Thornquist, DNA Cycling 05:24:34.59 2. Timothy Rugg 2. Mimi Ford Tucson, AZ 06:09:30.1 1. Dane Cowan 15:13.5 2. Sophie Scothern 42:44.2 4. Isaac Legare 7:29.7 Semi Pro Men 2. Annemarie White, Revolution/Peak Fasteners 3. Darren Goff 3. Amy Kline Maplewood, MN 06:17:56.3 2. Myles Perry, Sandy, UT 15:14.7 3. Maryn Hansen, Cedar Hills, UT 59:31.2 5. Marshal Olson, DPS Skis 7:31.1 1. Dario Fredrick, San Anselmo, CA 50:00.1 05:54:56.37 4. Austin Turner 4. Carmela De Brouwer La Canada, CA 06:33:15.5 3. Jackson Hawley 16:09.4 Cat 1 Men 40-49 2. Zach Calton, Ogden, UT 50:31.3 3. Lisa Nelson, Team Fatty 06:00:02.56 5. Joe Waters 5. Jeanne Scheetz Upland, CA 06:55:18.1 4. Max Mueller 18:35.0 June 27-28 Canyonball Downhill and Super 1. Glen Lehigh 7:16.7 3. Danny Fendler, Park City, UT 53:40.0 4. Megan Hill, DNA Cycling p/b K4 06:09:17.14 Cat 3-4 Male 17 and Under 5. Cooper Galbraith 18:46.5 D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Park City, UT, July 2. George Rogers 7:20.9 4. Zan Treasure, Ogden, UT 58:14.7 5. Megan Hottman, TheCyclist-Lawyer.com cycling 1. Daniel Fredrerick 1. Brandon Martine Arvada, CO 06:31:00.3 Shredder Boys 10-12 27-28, 2015 3. Scott Crabill , Go-Ride.com 7:27.3 5. Bob Saffell, Salt Lake City, UT 00:32.7 team 06:13:33.43 2. Quincy Thomas Male 18-29 1. Cade Galbraith 36:58.3 Downhill 4. Sheridan Damuag 7:35.9 Expert Men 19-34 40-44 Men 3. Andrew Love 1. Stephane Roch San Diego, CA 04:12:02.8 2. Luke Mueller 36:58.3 Cat 1 Men 13-18 5. Craig Skinner, Go-Ride 7:58.7 1. Zach Crane, Draper, UT 34:47.7 1. Jake Orness, Jake’s point of View 04:49:40.49 4. Tom Millar 2. Jason King Santa Rosa, CA 04:14:26.3 3. Logan Whitemyer 37:07.5 1. Joey Foresta, Factory GT/ENVE/Laketown/DVO/ Cat 1 Men 50+ 2. Julian Fowkes, Salt Lake City, UT 35:40.7 2. Ty Hopkins, 4 Life/Maddog Cycles/Trek 5. John Gill 3. Connor Barrett Riverton, UT 04:20:45.8 4. Kiaw Crawford 37:23.1 Spy/Kenda/Shimano/Canyons 04:20.1 1. Kevin Dwyer 8:07.6 3. Enoch Pitzer, North Salt Lake, UT 38:06.1 04:51:03.86 Cat 4-5 4. Alexander Ehlers Telluride, CO 04:26:30.2 5. Logan Parke 39:12.0 2. Brad Stover, Norco Grassroots/Black Hills 2. Timothy Morris 8:31.4 4. Tyler Mullins, Provo, UT 38:25.2 3. Jon Alegranti, 04:55:30.87 1. Chris Eppley 5. Juan Hernandez Los Angeles, CA 04:32:38.3 Shredder Girls 10-12 Bikes 04:39.4 3. Bobby Bondurant, Bear Valley Bikes Gravity 5. David Hoffman, Draper, UT 46:26.1 4. Henry Svendblad, Nationwide Veloworx 2. Taylor Benson Male 30-39 1. Rileigh Whitemyer 46:14.0 3. Cole Chipman, LakeTown /Spy/Atlas/Go Pro/ 8:53.4 Expert Men 35+ 04:59:42.04 3. Matthew Lerdahl 1. Eric Bostrom 04:00:49.2 2. Olivia Davies 46:36.0 Scorpion Bike Stands 04:43.1 Cat 2 Men 13-18 1. Jason Sparks, Brigham City, UT 32:45.2 5. John Saliamonas, PAA/Empire Bikes 4. Ryan Lindberg 2. Andrew Dorais Salt Lake City, UT 04:01:09.3 3. Alexis Mellott 00:48.3 4. Jared Garfield 04:46.9 1. Ben Reeder, Cannonball Racing 8:32.1 2. Mark Esplin, Centerville, UT 35:05.2 05:12:40.86 5. Brant Beckstrand 3. Peter Smith Los Angeles, CA 04:05:00.4 Pro Women 5. Tyler Shelley, Bear Valley Bikes/TruckerCo/Salt 2. Ian Bird, Cannonball Racing/Go-Ride/Canyons 3. Racer Gibson, West Mountain, UT 35:19.6 45-49 Men 4. Ryan Steers Oak Park, CA 04:05:25.3 1. Joey Lythgoe, Park City, UT 55:18.5 Cycles/Monster Army/Deity/1 Industries 05:28.2 Bike Park 12:52.6 4. Cameron Peterson, Hyde Park, UT 37:49.0 1. Thomas Cooke, Squadra Flying Tigers Heber Valley Circuit Race, UCA Series, Heber, 5. Will Hanson 04:11:45.6 2. Nicole Tittensor, Axtell, UT 00:30.6 Cat 1 Men 19-29 Cat 2 Men 19-29 5. Ken Costa, Cottonwood Heights, UT 38:19.0 04:38:51.06 UT, Utah State Road Race Championships, Male 40-49 3. KC Holley, Spanish Fork, UT 01:45.7 1. James Perry, SLCMTB 04:26.3 1. Jordan Culp 7:02.9 Expert Men 50+ 2. Andrew Sargent, Evolution Racing Team July 25, 2015 1. Ben Blaugrund 04:00:46.3 4. Erika Powers, Wanship, UT 07:44.1 2. Matthew Shirley, Wolfman Racing 04:39.4 2. Colton Bunker 7:38.0 1. Gary Gardiner, Centerville, UT 36:27.2 04:40:28.06 *Notes state championship race 2. Dennis Barrett Riverton, UT 04:04:48.0 5. Jennifer Tribe, Salt Lake City, UT 07:59.8 3. Christopher Ridder, Lake Town Bicycles/ 3. Steven Sadler 7:43.7 2. Mark Enders, Pleasant View, UT 37:35.8 3. Aaron Jordin, Canyon Bicycles - Shimano Cat 3 Female* 3. Michael Staffieri Highlands Ranch, CO Semi Pro Women Bohemian Brewery 04:42.2 4. Kyle McInnis 7:47.8 3. STEP-o-HAN Warsocki, Sandy, UT 38:46.6 04:41:49.15 1. Jillian Gardner 57:58.0 04:06:26.6 1. Roxanne Toly, Park City, UT 03:29.3 4. Garson Fields 04:46.1 5. Johnny Manekin, White Pine Touring/Zeal 4. Joseph Brubaker, Salt Lake City, UT 49:13.1 4. Rich Thurman, Incrediwear 04:51:35.60 2. Margaret Douglass, Team Endurance 360 4. Mike Donahue 04:06:58.9 2. Kelly Crawford, Ogden, UT 06:29.7 5. Robbie Bamgartner 04:46.1 Optics 8:42.1 5. Lawrence Woolson, Sandy, UT 56:51.0 5. Al Thresher, LAS VEGAS CYCLERY 04:52:14.67 58:43.0 5. Charles Kemp Los Angeles, CA 04:17:25.7 3. Erin Sweetser, Park City, UT 17:46.7 Cat 1 Men 30-39 Cat 2 Men 30-39 Jr. Expert Men 18 & Under 50+ Men 3. Kelly Hunsaker, SkiUtah|PLAN7 58:44.0 Male 50-59 Pro Men 1. Andrew Farrell 04:47.1 1. Adam Lavine 7:35.7 1. Brad Huber, North Logan, UT 25:09.0 1. Cris Williams, Volo - Jumex 04:59:35.23 4. Robynn Masters, Ski Utah|Plan 7 58:44.0 1. Mark Llinares Jackson, WY 04:22:55.4 1. Chris Holley, Spanish Fork, UT 46:14.0 2. Michael Clark, Bohemian Cycling Team 04:48.1 2. Christopher Moore 7:39.2 2. Michael Mace, Ocala, FL 25:11.5 2. David Schulhofer, Racing Apparel / Trek 5. Alison Knutson, Harristone/Sun Valley 2. John Higgins Salt Lake City, UT 04:23:03.0 2. Justin Desilets, Riverton, UT 48:45.3 3. Isaac Legare 04:51.3 3. Ben Maynard, Go-Ride 7:48.5 3. Drew Palmer-Leger, Park City, UT 25:30.7 05:02:48.86 Mortgage 00:43.0 3. Steve Carpenter Fort Collins, CO 04:36:21.1 3. Jeff Bender, Salt Lake City, UT 49:52.7 4. Chris Kading, Salt Cycles 04:51.4 4. Aaron Mecham, The Bike Shoppe-DNF 8:00.6 4. Rylan Schadegg, Logan, UT 26:33.0 3. Barry Makarewicz, Ski Utah|Plan 7 05:07:07.99 Cat 4 Female* 4. Shane Dunleavy Sandy, UT 04:37:11.4 4. John Osguthorpe, Sandy, UT 50:04.5 5. Sullivan Heward 05:08.2 5. Morgan Kent, K3D Designs 8:09.0 5. Tyler Doman, Draper, UT 37:52.0 4. Craig Kidd, Barries Ski & Sport 05:09:26.96 1. Caroline Saouma 04:00.0 5. Michael Hotten Los Angeles, CA 04:42:29.2 5. Thomas Bender, Salt Lake City, UT 50:37.2 Cat 1 Men 40-49 Cat 2 Men 40-49 Expert Women 5. Dave Sharp, MiDuole 05:17:12.13 2. Amelia Barber, Kühl 04:01.0 Male 60 and Over Semi Pro Men 1. Glen Lehigh 04:32.1 1. Beau Brinkerfhoff, Go-Ride.com 7:41.3 1. Cameron Urban, Kentfield, CA 08:02.6 50+ Women 3. Maria Oblad, Power Up 17:24.0 1. Greg Johns Manhattan Beach, CA 05:02:53.9 1. Bob Saffell, Salt Lake City, UT 59:09.5 2. Mark Kugel, Bohemian/Laketown/Mtn Ranks/ 2. Kerry Black 7:43.9 2. Jen Riley, Park City, UT 10:38.3 1. Laura Howat, Ski Utah|Plan 7 05:55:14.21 4. Annette Bowman 28:45.0 2. Stephen Hunter Mendota Heights, MN 2. Aaron Hagge, Ogden, UT 59:56.6 GT/DVO/ENVE 04:36.0 3. Darren Coles 7:54.8 3. Jessica Robinson, Salt Lake City, UT 19:57.2 2. Virginia Frazer 07:37:20.83 5. Alaina Finley, PLAN7 29:04.0 05:15:07.0 3. Zan Treasure, Ogden, UT 00:31.5 3. George Rogers 04:58.7 4. Mark Pierce 8:27.4 Jr. Expert Women 18 & Under 3. Lisa Fitzgerald 08:17:30.34 Pro/1/2 Female* 3. Robert Bernhard San Diego, CA 05:22:55.0 4. Eric Dupuis, Layton, UT 02:59.5 4. Quinn Winter, Deity/DVO/661/Azonic/Honey 5. Scott Podmilsak, PGTEK 9:06.9 1. Sydney Palmer-Leger, Park City, UT 07:01.3 Singlespeed Open 1. Mindy Mccutcheon, Canyon Bicycles 32:47.0 4. Steve Fenn Spring Valley, CA 05:59:25.4 5. Eric Ellis, Springville, UT 07:49.3 Stinger/SNMBA 05:01.7 Cat 2 Women 19+ 2. Lia Westermann, Salt Lake City, UT 10:28.3 1. Vince Anderson, Cloven Hoofed Sharks 2. Breanne Nalder, DNA Cycling p/b K4 32:45.0 5. John Rodgers Ladera Ranch, CA 06:04:02.8 Men 35+ 5. Sheridan Damuag 05:04.3 1. Katie Teubner 8:55.8 3. Lauren Bingham, Sandy, UT 13:04.6 05:08:37.88 3. Alison Frye, Ski Utah|PLAN 7 38:02.0 Single Speed Male 1. Bogdan Balasa, Lehi, UT 47:38.3 Cat 1 Men 50+ 2. Regina Ward, The Bike Shop 9:22.9 4. Trini Olds, Kaysville, UT 23:30.2 2. Michael Vanderberg, Flag Bike Rev 05:27:21.61 4. Jannalyn Luttrell 38:03.0 1. Mark Scheetz Upland, CA 05:01:16.8 2. Adam Reynders, Holladay, UT 56:17.8 1. Bobby Bondurant, Bear Valley Bikes Gravity 3. Angella Lucisano, Skullcandy 10:12.6 5. Amber Raby, Park City, UT 28:18.8 3. Brent Cannon, Colesport 05:28:05.49 5. Catherine Fegan-Kim, DNA Cycling p/b K4 Tandem 3. Mike Nielsen, Orem, UT 10:45.2 06:30.2 Cat 3 Men 12 under Men 60+ 4. Steven Bonney, utahmountainbiking.com 58:14.0 1. Mark Warner Provo, UT 05:10:09.8 4. Harry McCoard, Provo, UT 29:15.5 Cat 2 Men 13-18 1. Jonah Brinkerfhoff, Go-Ride Gromlins 8:41.3 1. Joe Benson, Salt Lake City, UT 30:17.8 06:03:28.77 6. Kat Carr, Ski Utah|Plan 7 03:14.0 60 km Jr. Beginner Men 16-18 1. Ian Bird, Cannonball Racing/Go-Ride/Canyons 2. Danny Garringer, Cannonball Racing 10:16.4 2. Craig Williams, Park City, UT 37:35.5 5. Dylan Mcreynolds, cyclesFANATICracing.com Cat 5 Male Female Overall 1. Sandon Stokes, New Harmony, UT 46:36.1 Bike Park 04:48.8 Cat 3 Men 13-18 Men 50+ 06:23:58.04 1. Spencer Manghan 44:32.0 1. Windy Marks Phoenix, AZ 03:04:40.0 2. Oliver Holdsworth, Draper, UT 58:26.8 2. Logan McPhie, Laketown/Bohemian 04:48.9 1. Brennan Torres, Cannonball Racing 7:23.8 1. Phil Blair, Sandy, UT 06:13.0 6. Robert Hamlin 06:26:38.12 2. Jameson King, SBR Cycles 44:32.0 2. Beth Bernucci Manhattan Beach, CA 03:33:22.4 Jr. Beginner Men 13-15 3. Danny Fendler, LakeTown Bicycles 04:50.5 2. Chase Harris 7:37.0 2. Michael Funk, Layton, UT 07:12.1 Tandem 3. Christopher Barney, Logan Race Club 44:36.0 3. Brittany Coyle Park City, UT 03:34:51.5 1. Jaden Mellott, Mountain Green, UT 45:24.8 4. Dillon Flinders 04:53.5 3. Isaac Maughan 8:04.7 3. Dell Brown, Orem, UT 08:08.3 1. Amy Andrews, Saturday Cycles / Cutthroat 4. Matthew Lerdahl 44:43.0 Male Overall 2. Jonah Van Orman, Orem, UT 48:05.3 5. Max Shepherd, Laketown/Bohemian 04:54.4 4. JD Villareal, Cannonball Racing 8:05.6 4. John Lauck, Bountiful, UT 11:05.6 Racing 06:27:39.03 5. Tyler Redd, SBR 54:02.0 1. James Owen Elko, NV 02:45:09.7 3. Jake Nielson, Pleasant View, UT 10:39.2 Cat 2 Men 19-29 5. Keagan Welcker 8:18.5 5. Gabe Garcia, SLC, UT 12:45.2 1. Stephen Wasmund, Saturday Cycles / Cutthroat Cat4/5 Male 2. Eudoro Guizar Saint George, UT 02:45:42.4 4. Porter Reeder, Pleasant View, UT 19:59.2 1. David Dickerson 04:44.2 Cat 3 Men 19-39 Sport Men 19-34 Racing 06:27:39.03 1. Stephen Rogers, Infinite Cycling 14:25.0 3. Mark Messer 02:49:58.7 Expert Men 19-34 2. Alex Falkenstein 04:47.7 1. Austin Somer, Hard Tellin Not Knowin 7:43.8 1. Christian Walton, Farmington, UT 04:38.5 2. Patricia Greenlee 07:46:48.33 2. Daniel Thunell, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl Female 30-39 1. Enoch Pitzer, North Salt Lake, UT 58:09.5 3. Mikal Hanna, Go-Ride.com/Beau Gnar Tuned 2. Jacob Myers 7:58.9 2. Scott Bankhead, Kaysville, UT 13:45.1 2. Ross Greenlee 07:46:48.33 14:25.0 1. Stephanie Hathaway Tustin, CA 05:16:09.9 2. Paul Clark, Park City, UT 00:13.7 04:59.4 3. Shane Halvorsen 8:05.9 3. Adam Cunningham, Farmington, UT 14:12.7 3. Rob Harrow, Mi Duole 14:26.0 Female 40-49 3. Zach Crane, Draper, UT 17:15.9 4. Brock Twitchell, Red Rock Bicycle/Rugged 4. Austen Paulsen 8:13.3 4. Ryan Cobourn, Sandy, UT 16:29.1 Brianhead, Intermountain Cup, Brianhead, Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male 1. Trisha Coffman Phoenix, AZ 03:56:46.2 Expert Men 35+ Material 05:01.0 5. Jonathan Lawley 8:14.9 5. Zane Enders, Pleasant View, UT 17:42.3 UT, EXC #4, Intermountain Cup Series July 1. Dirk Cowley, FFKR-Contender Racing 06:01.9 2. Jacki Cannon Phoenix, AZ 04:14:50.9 1. Mike Burton, Park City, UT 48:52.5 5. Trent Stallard, Red Rock Bicycle Co. 05:03.7 Cat 3 Men 40+ Sport Men 35+ 25, 2015 2. Norman Frye, Ski Utah|PLAN 7 06:02.8 3. Charlotte Endicott Alamo, CA 04:20:01.5 2. Rob Brasher, Holladay, UT 52:50.7 Cat 2 Men 30-39 1. Tony Lemon, Salt Cycles 8:00.2 1. Trevin Wallin, Mountain Green, UT 05:26.3 Pro Men 3. Jerald Hunsaker, Bountiful Mazda Cycling 4. Andrea Morris Sebring, FL 04:24:42.5 3. Ross Toelcke, Whitefish, MT 54:48.3 1. Nat Paton 04:53.8 2. Jesse Gariepy 8:19.9 2. Curt Doman, Draper, UT 05:41.5 1. Chris Holley 03:43:11.261 Team 10:36.0 5. Anna Nemeckay Park City, UT 04:29:53.5 4. Reed Topham, Salt Lake City, UT 56:08.6 2. Beau Gunnerson 05:01.0 3. Jody Harris 8:42.9 3. Jeremy Johnson, Cottonwood Heights, UT 2. Dan Sturm 03:52:02.119 4. Darrell Davis, FFKR - Contender Racing 10:36.5 Female 50-59 5. Racer Gibson, West Mountain, UT 57:08.2 3. Morgan Kent, K3D Designs 05:11.1 4. Travis Hudak 8:52.7 05:57.3 3. Connor Barrett 03:53:07.936 5. Joseph Brubaker, Ski Utah|Plan 7 10:37.0 1. Kathleen Porter Cedar Falls, IA 04:43:17.0 Expert Men 50+ 4. Steve Duke , Trail Crew 05:25.3 Cat 3 Women 19+ 4. Michael Gates, Centerville, UT 07:10.8 4. Bryson Perry 04:10:21.363 Cat1/2/3/4 Male 2. Jane Moser Cox Bend, OR 05:24:29.9 1. Gary Gardiner, Centerville, UT 56:37.1 5. Jacob Levine 05:37.6 1. Kate Smith 9:22.5 5. Mark Burghardt, North Salt Lake, UT 10:24.7 5. Adam Brown 04:10:50.433 1. Thomas Cooke, X-Men, The 01:50.0 Male 17 and Under 2. STEP-o-HAN Warsocki, Sandy, UT 57:45.5 Cat 2 Men 40-49 Pro Men Clydesdale Pro Women 2. Jeff Sargent, Ski Utah/Plan 7 01:50.0 1. Bridger Wilson 03:42:10.9 3. Geno Smith, Park City, UT 58:05.2 1. Beau Brinkerfhoff, Go-Ride.com 05:09.1 1. Kris Baughman, Go-Ride.com 7:02.9 1. Bret Galbraith, Morgan, UT 19:22.3 1. Meghan Sheridan 04:39:57.603 3. Christoph Heinrich, Cicada Racing Inc. 01:51.0 Male 18-29 4. Joseph Brubaker, Salt Lake City, UT 01:17.6 2. Darren Coles 05:15.4 2. Greg Gibson, Bear Valley Bikes/Turner/ 2. Nate Branch, Sandy, UT 34:13.8 2. Jen Hanks 04:43:20.557 4. Andrew Lock, Millcreek Bicycles 02:34.0 1. Jeff Sabin Salt Lake City, UT 03:58:59.7 5. Mark Enders, Pleasant View, UT 02:04.2 3. Vaughn Martinez, Bohemian - Laketown TruckerCo.com/CarbSport 7:16.2 Jr. Sport Men 16-18 3. KC Holley 04:45:37.314 5. Aaron Olsen, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING Male 30-39 Jr. Expert Men 18 & Under 06:27.9 3. Nicholas Hadley, Cannonball Racing 8:58.0 1. Brenen Halliday, Liberty, UT 08:01.3 4. Erika Powers 05:02:10.546 02:53.0 1. Pete Maniaci 02:54:24.7 1. Brad Huber, North Logan, UT 46:43.0 4. Sloane Wagstaff 07:05.8 Pro Women 2. Cameron Anderson, Sandy, UT 09:30.0 5. Parker Tyler 05:14:50.685 Cat 4 Male* 2. Jeremy Andrews Cedar City, UT 02:55:09.0 2. Rylan Schadegg, Logan, UT 47:03.6 Cat 2 Women 19+ 1. Joni Wirts, Go-Ride 8:02.1 3. Blake Miller, North Ogden, UT 13:10.3 6. Jessica Morris 05:32:30.833 1. Darrin Tuckett, OneSource.CARE 59:34.0 3. Rusty Slade Cedar City, UT 03:47:35.8 3. Seth Saxton, Draper, UT 54:24.7 1. Alexandra Gren, 50/50 MTB 08:56.6 2. Ana Rodriguez, Laketown Bicycles/Canyons 4. Cameron Ball, Draper, UT 14:39.3 Semi Pro Men 2. Nathan Manwaring, OneSource.CARE 59:35.0 4. Michael Hill Cedar City, UT 03:49:57.1 4. Dylan Willick 03:23.3 Cat 3 Men 12 under Resort/Bohemian Brewery/POC 8:03.4 5. Cohlton Reeder, Pleasant View, UT 15:36.2 1. Bob Saffell 04:07:54.768 3. Dallas Zurcher, Veracity Racing 59:37.0 5. Cameron Avery Cedar City, UT 04:06:17.1 5. Kade Brasher, Holladay, UT 04:40.3 1. Julien Markewitz, Laketown Bicycles 04:06.2 3. Amanda Cordell, Scott USA - Race Face - Jr. Sport Men 13-15 2. Eric Dupuis 04:10:59.987 4. Gentry Yost, Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts 59:37.0 Male 40-49 Expert Women 2. Nathan Luna , Troy Lee Designs/X Fusion Shox/ Laketown Bicycles 8:05.5 1. James Mott, Ogden, UT 07:19.8 3. Eric Ault 05:22:32.886 5. Bryan Hull, SaltCycle-INTELITECHS 59:38.0 1. Trevor Gerber St. George, UT 02:52:02.2 1. Ali Knutson, Salt Lake City, UT 25:15.2 Commencal USA 04:23.7 2. Hunter Ransom, Alpine, UT 10:49.5 Semi Pro Women Cat 3 Male* 2. Brian Endicott Alamo, CA 02:59:00.2 2. Jeanette Pierce, Payson, UT 32:14.8 3. Jonah Brinkerfhoff, Go-Ride Gromlins 04:24.0 3. Lance Heaton, Bountiful, UT 13:05.6 1. Roxanne Toly 04:54:24.933 1. Andrew Dorais, ffkr/contender 40:20.0 3. Scott Parkinson Santa Clara, UT 03:04:27.6 Jr. Expert Women 18 & Under 4. Carson Spencer 05:11.1 The Rage at Snowbird, Intermountain Cup, 4. Matt DeBerard, North Logan, UT 16:18.3 2. Ellen Guthrie 06:30:15.022 2. Ian Skurnik 40:22.0 4. Thomas Cheney Salt Lake City, UT 03:21:58.9 1. Trini Olds, Kaysville, UT 41:11.7 Cat 3 Men 13-18 Snowbird, UT, July 4, 2015 5. Conner Lacey, Sandy, UT 16:26.8 Expert Men 19-34 3. Tom Millar, SaltCycle-INTELITECHS 40:22.0 5. Chris Holub Ivins, UT 03:27:48.7 Men 60+ 1. Brennan Torres, Cannonball Racing 03:53.1 Lil’ Shredders 9 & Under Sport Women 1. Josh Onarheim 04:24:18.387 4. Tanner Soelberg, SBR Cycles 40:23.0 Male 50-59 1. Dwight Hibdon, Park City, UT 26:46.8 2. Finn Reddish 03:54.0 1. Mason Brown 09:53.2 1. Heather Hemingway-Hales, Draper, UT 29:08.1 2. Eudoro Guizar 04:38:35.563 5. James Ji, Cicada Racing Inc 40:23.0 1. David Marks Phoenix, AZ 02:59:25.3 2. Rick Morris, Park City, UT 30:33.8 3. Ian Johnson, Laketown Bicycles 04:01.8 2. Jace Williams 10:21.7 2. Katie Burbank, Draper, UT 33:28.7 Expert Men 35+ Pro/1/2 Male* 2. Daniel Kline Maplewood, MN 03:00:30.8 3. Craig Williams, Park City, UT 31:42.1 4. Chase Harris 04:03.0 3. Myles Perry, Sandy, UT 10:22.5 Jr. Sport Women 16-18 1. Brian Jeppson 04:15:24.803 1. Joe Waters, Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 57:08.4 3. Clayton Cheney Cedar City, UT 03:01:09.1 4. Lewis Rollins, Salt Lake City, UT 39:58.2 5. Isaac Maughan 04:09.7 Shredder Boys 10-12 1. Sophie Scothern 27:55.8 2. Jason Sparks 04:25:03.975 2. Taylor Fletcher, Colesport 57:08.4 4. Michael Harty Henderson, NV 03:06:34.2 5. Joe Benson, Salt Lake City, UT 45:32.2 Cat 3 Men 19-39 1. Cade Galbraith 15:04.7 3. Reed Topham 04:30:47.464 3. Eric Gardiner, Ski Utah | PLAN7 57:56.0 5. David Spicer Beatty, NV 03:14:01.7 Men 50+ 1. Nathaniel Spicer, Loose Riders Denver/Beau 2. Davis Bailey 15:08.5 The Crusher in the Tushar, Beaver, UT, July 4. Nick Markosian 04:47:30.086 4. Todd Hageman, Cole Sport 57:56.5 Male 60 and Over 1. John Lauck, Bountiful, UT 23:10.7 Gnar Tuned 04:14.1 3. Alex Heinrich 17:02.4 11, 2015 5. Ken Costa 04:52:35.027 5. Mark Zimbelman, Volo Cycling Clothing - Jumex 1. Karl Mosch 04:13:11.7 2. Phil Blair, Sandy, UT 23:11.3 2. Bronnson Turner, Go-Ride 04:26.0 4. Taiben Achter 17:44.5 Pro/Open Men 6. Kyle Smith 05:21:11.547 57:56.7 AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 15

Gravel Racing Lindine and Dibens Win Fire Road 100

hit by a heavy duty thunderstorm recommend to anyone training for (which fortunately never material- something like the Crusher in the ized). Many of the award recipients Tushars, or the Leadville 100, and were not present, being offsite show- is a stout event in its own right. ering or resting up after this tough Everyone gives glowing comments ride. As there was no mechanism to on the great support from the army communicate the schedule change of locals who turn out and donate and the awards were all over by the their Saturday (and probably quite a advertised time, there was disgruntle- few other days) to support the riders ment and disappointment about the and showcase the hospitality of their decision. town. For more information, photos Not to end on a note of dis- and race results: dirtfondo.us. appointment, this event is a high Race results, see page 14.

renowned hill climber, Leroy grew wings on the days first big climb to open up a 4 minute gap on a tal- ented chase group, earning the KOM award for his effort. No slouch on the rollers, Leroy maintained his lead for 90 out of the 100km, when he was caught and passed on the extremely steep and sketchy gravel road descent back down to the edge of Cedar City. Leroy was riding it conservatively, valuing his skin. Not so the chasers. Justin Lindine of Ogden out-powered John Gaston from Aspen to take the win by 6 seconds in a time of 3 hr 49 min, with Leroy rounding out the men’s open podium. Top: The Fire Road 100 Dirt Fondo showcases the beautiful gravel roads In the open women’s division, in Cedar City. Julie Dibens devastated the other Above right: A large field lined up for the 2015 Fire Road. female competitors, and almost all Lower: The Fire Road has tough climbs and awesome views. Photos by Asher Swan, find more photos at swan-photography.com. of the men to come home in 13th place overall with a time of 4 hr 11 min. It helps to know that she is a This year the event was brought British pro triathlete who lives and By John Higgins forward by a week to avoid clash- trains in Boulder, Colorado, and has ing with the July 4th holiday week- July 25, 2015 - Cedar City - The end, and to coincide with Cedar multiple world championship titles in Fire Road is a 100km (60 mile) City’s annual music and arts festival. the Xtrerra and 70.3 distance events dirt road race held in southern Utah GrooveFest took place in the main to her name, as well as being an that has been steadily attracting a park in Cedar City, which is where Olympic athlete. Did I mention some larger and deeper list of riders over the race also finished, providing non- serious talent shows up to this event? the past few years. This year saw riding family members with handy The bad luck award surely went to 326 riders converge from California, entertainment. the guy who drove from Minnesota Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, The race start this year was to compete, but incurred a separated Wyoming and further afield in addi- brought forward one hour to 7am in shoulder in a fall pre-riding some of tion to the strong showing of Utahns. response to the predicted hot tem- the course the day before, and was The attractions include a high caliber perature for the day. Volunteers at facing a long drive home with one event with excellent organization and aid stations around the course did an arm in a sling, and no finishers belt on-course support, a challenging and awesome job, and were supported buckle to show for his pain. scenic route, and a good chance to by extra volunteers out on course What was a superbly orchestrated win a gold entry token to the legend- handing out waterbottles from rov- event had an unfortunate blip for the ary Leadville 100 mountain bike race. ing ATV’s. There was no excuse for 100km riders when the race director Also on offer are shorter distances dehydration! made the difficult decision to move of 25km and 60km for those not Back this year to defend his the awards ceremony and Leadville wanting to obliterate themselves on overall win from last year was qualifier selection forward by 2 the 100km route. Leroy Popowski from Colorado. A hours to avoid a forecasted direct Find us on Facebook Subscribe! Only $15/year. facebook.com/cyclingutah Support your local bike shop! Follow us on cyclingutah.com/ Twitter! subscription-info twitter.com/cyclingutah 16 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Event Preview The Summit Challenge is a Beautiful Ride with Opportunities for All Riders

Above: The Summit Challenge is host to several veteran's groups. Photo party at the National Ability Center Heber Valley while pedaling along riding this year? by Claire Wiley of Eclectic Brew Productions. Right: The ride provides opportunities for all abilities. Photo by Jan Drake ranch. the ridge are outstanding! But you SC: Thirty percent of the popu- Known for its beautiful route, have to earn them. From the Wolf lation the National Ability Center of riders’ idea of a challenge. great service at the aid stations, and Creek Ranch gate to the plateau is serves are military veterans and their By Dave Iltis The 102-mile route travels across meticulous course marking, the only 2.2 miles, but one of those miles families. The Summit Challenge some of the best paved climbs of Summit Challenge also fully sup- is a 12.3 percent pitch. For the pros offers a great opportunity for veter- July 21, 2015 – The Summit Summit and Wasatch counties, and ported by roving sag vehicles. And last year, it took an average of 8.5 ans to get out and recreate together. Challenge, a century ride, will be features 6,800 feet of vertical. This when you get back to the ranch, there minutes to go one mile! We will have This year will also be the 5th year held in Park City on August 22, 2015. route includes one very short, very will be food, beverages and DJs to a shuttle option for those who find that the Wounded Warrior Project The ride, in its 8th year, is a ben- steep climb into Wolf Creek Ranch– help you celebrate. the climb just a bit too challenging. Soldier Ride will take part in the efit for the National Ability Center, the steepest 1-mile segment of the Come see how you compare with the event. We are excited to have them a non-profit dedicated to providing Tour of Utah. CU: This year, the ride goes pros, who will ride this climb one back to the ranch and to ride with outdoor opportunities for people The 52-mile route winds around through Wolf Creek Ranch. Tell us week before the Summit Challenge. them in August. of all abilities and their families Park City and the Snyderville Basin more! including those with neuromuscular, before heading out toward the Kamas SC: Not every day you can ride CU: What opportunities does the CU: Is there anything else that orthopedic, spinal cord, cognitive Valley and some very easy, quiet through Wolf Creek Ranch. Riders Summit Challenge have for those you’d like to add? and developmental disabilities, and roads. But, there are some big climbs will pedal and coast along its gor- with disabilities? Are cycles avail- SC: We will have a great party happening at the National Ability visual and hearing impairments. here, too, including a return through geous 12-mile paved road that winds able for use? Center after the ride. Have your We caught up with event promot- Browns Canyon. along at 8,000 feet. In fact, you might SC: The Summit Challenge is a friends and family come out to cel- ers Chris Magerl and Julia Rametta. The 18-mile route features many not otherwise ever have the chance. fully-supported ride that accommo- ebrate your ride with food, music paved bike paths, bike lanes and Wolf Creek Ranch is a private 14,000 dates all ages and abilities. We can and activities. A one-mile Discovery Cycling Utah: Tell us about the designated bike routes in Park City acre community nestled between the provide adaptive cycles, buddy rid- Loop is also available for kids and course for the Summit Challenge. and the Snyderville Basin, including Uintas and the Wasatch. The only ers, guides for someone with a visual those wanting a shorter intro ride. What are the course options? What the Union Pacific Trail and the Silver other bike ride that will go through impairment or just about anything else that someone might require to Register for everything at www.sum- are the highlights during and after Quinn Trail. This route is family- there this year is the Tour of Utah, mitchallenge100.org. the ride? friendly, lets you sleep in a bit longer, and it is pretty hard to get a spot for ride in this event. We do have adap- tive cycles available for rent as well. Summit Challenge: We have and still features two fully-stocked that ride. Additionally, cyclists with a disability Event Details: three routes to help fit a wide variety aid stations and a great post-ride The views of Timpanogos and the ride at no cost and generally make up August 22 — Summit Challenge, about one fifth of our field of riders! Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit the pavement CU: Tell us about the NAC. What for a 102, 52, or 18-mile road ride programs do you have for those who event in support of the National have disabilities that would like to Ability Center’s mission. All three cycle. fully-supported routes of this event SC: The National Ability Center follow paved roads in and around offers a wide variety of adaptive rec- the beautiful Park City mountainside. reation programs both seasonally and This exciting event promises to serve year-round. Activities include alpine up a challenge for a wide range of cycling levels and abilities. And and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, don’t forget – all Summit Challenge snowshoeing, horseback riding, hip- riders who have a disability can reg- potherapy, indoor rock climbing, ister and ride for free!, Julia Rametta, , archery, hockey, 435-649-3991, events@discovernac. cycling, water-skiing, wakeboarding, org, Whitney Thompson, 435-649- kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, 3991, [email protected], and challenge course activities. summitchallenge100.org, discover- Specific to cycling, the National nac.org Ability Center offers individual, one- on-one lessons that teach cycling skills and encourages people to be comfortable on a bike. We have a wide variety of adaptive equipment available. This year, we also started an adaptive mountain bike and off- road hand cycle program. Summer sessions are currently in session and fall sessions will begin in September. Call 435-649-3991 or visit www.dis- covernac.org to sign up!

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Club Profile Team Cycle 4 Cure Rides With Purpose

Above: Team C4C founder Pete Robinson and teammates pedal with full Bike skills are only the begin- in the heart of every rider that each and other serious diseases?” hearts at the 2015 Bike MS. Photo by XOTIO.com Right: C4C team members and “passengers” celebrate a successful ning of Team C4C’s purpose. Team painful or challenging mile pales in And then I hear the stories from Squaw Peak climb. Photo by Steve Cox members participate in fundraising comparison to the struggles of loved those whose spirits were lifted and and awareness rides to raise money ones who fight terrible diseases. I who had a little more energy to fight to fund cures for tough diseases speak from experience that I can another day because of the big hearts and one fighting MS. They weren’t from MS to diabetes to cancer to dig a lot deeper and ride a lot harder of Team Cycle 4 Cure. My friend By Jamie Morningstar there to cheer for us; it was us cheer- mental illness. The team has already when I remember that I’m riding for Tom is fighting hard against mela- ing, climbing, and struggling on their raised more than $11,000 in the first people who are suffering. noma and as he was reflecting on Last month I climbed Squaw Peak behalf. It’s what makes every ride half of 2015 to support organizations Team member Rob Bateman sums Team C4C he shared that “knowing on an organized training ride with with Team C4C different - every ride like the National Multiple Sclerosis it up like this: “I enjoy riding with a C4C is riding for me is incredible; my club, Team Cycle 4 Cure. It had is about carrying somebody along in Society, Huntsman Cancer Institute, team that wants to make a difference they have been a huge encourage- all the elements of a good club ride: our hearts as we ride. American Diabetes Association, and in the lives of others. It impresses me ment through a pretty difficult time. a nice turnout of folks in matching Team C4C was formed in 2013 to many others to fund programs and that a group of people at all different Having a group of people who are jerseys, a ride leader to help me patch bring like-minded cyclists together research for those fighting serious levels of ability would start an event thinking about me, praying for me, the broken spoke I earned halfway to ride for a purpose. We all love illness. with prayer for those who are afflict- and standing behind me, provides up the mountain, zippity-fast lead- to ride and love to build our own But what really sets Team Cycle ed and would dedicate their exertions a huge boost emotionally and that ers that left me feeling far too slow cycling skills and encourage cyclists 4 Cure apart for its members and to finding a cure for the illnesses of crawling up those 1,800 vertical feet of all levels to dig deeper. It is a rec- beneficiaries is the personal aspect others. This takes something that we gives me the courage needed to keep (we’ll be kind and blame the broken reational club with thirty members of every ride. Each rider is encour- all love to do (cycling) and gives it my chin up and push on! Team C4C spoke for the slog up the mountain). with a wide range of cycling skill and aged to choose a friend or loved meaning beyond self.” is making a difference.” But this was a Team Cycle 4 Cure experience. Many members of Team one who is struggling with a serious It can be easy for to underestimate And that’s why I Cycle 4 Cure. (C4C) ride, which meant it was no C4C had not participated in any condition and “carry them along” as the impact that Team C4C’s simple ordinary club ride. It’s what was - organized riding before joining the a symbolic passenger for the ride. encouragements can make in the If you’re interested in joining, who was - waiting for us at the top team and C4C provides training and This includes sending the recipient lives of those we ride for. I wonder, sponsoring, or learning more about of Squaw Peak that made this and opportunities to get stronger, cover photos or memorabilia from the ride, “how much good can my little acts Team Cycle 4 Cure, check out our every C4C ride so special. At the top more miles, and ride with confidence filming short video tributes while of support do for my friends who are website at http://www.teamc4c.org or we met two families fighting cancer in a group. riding, or simply just acknowledging fighting uphill battles against cancer email [email protected]. 18 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Club Profile Balance of Power: How Joel Rackham & Intermountain LiVe Well Make a Difference in Utah life. We now enjoy association with keeps him quite busy, along with several hundred club members from his family), which is only possible Logan to Salt Lake City, ranging through significant contributions by from beginners to UCI (International several key board members: Austin Cycling Union - www.uci.ch) Scott, Kaytie Scott, Justin Bingham, licensed racers. In addition, we have Darin Jensen, Clint Mortley, Jeff been able to form a charity to provide Jones, Darren Goff and Nate Tippets. free bicycle safety education and hel- ThresholdSports is a DBA (doing mets to kids in need. Ultimately, my business as) of ThresholdGives, a dream has come to fruition thanks to nonprofit 501c3 entity which, among the help of many wonderful individu- other things, organizes several “bike als and support organizations who safety rodeo” events where free trust us to deliver on our vision.” bicycle safety education and hel- mets are provided to at-risk children I was introduced to Rackham’s and others in need. ThresholdSports organization, ThresholdSports, after was set up to run and operate the moving back to the Beehive State Intermountain LiVe Well p/b from California, where I run an Bountiful Bicycle club and racing elite bike racing program in one team, its USA Cycling elite squad, of the most competitive and pro- and its elite development team. lific cycling regions in the country, The Threshold board and many the Northern California / Nevada others work hard to support what is Cycling Association. Our group has now one of the largest cycling clubs been supporting NorCal female and in Utah along with its aforemen- male racing squads for several years tioned three-tiered racing program, with the help of valued sponsors, so I as well as organize numerous func- understand how much work and sac- tions each year where over 1,500 free rifice go into a successful bike racing helmets are given away to those who program. And that’s only one compo- may otherwise not be able to afford nent of ThresholdSports’s activities them. How can you not get excited and mission. about all that, even if you’re part of a During the first part of 2013, I was different team, club or other cycling racing for another Utah team when organization? longtime friend and former team- Austin Scott serves as president of mate, Cameron Hoffman, found out ThresholdGives dba ThresholdSports, I was leaving that squad. He imme- Inc. Like Rackham, he works tire- diately called me to recommend I lessly to promote the organization become part of ThresholdSports’s and support its riders, male and burgeoning elite program, raving female, including (and especially) about Rackham and great teammates his accomplished racer wife, Kaytie, Darren Goff is the reigning 35-39 Masters National Criterium Champion, and a key rider for Intermountain of whom I was already fond, such as another Threshold board member. LiVeWell. Photo by Ravell Call. Manny Cypers, Clint Mortley and While I was still actively racing for Darren Goff. them, Austin put in a lot of effort and The organization’s public, spon- hours on behalf of my fellow elite viding others the same opportunity “Our vision is simple: We desire sored identity -- Intermountain LiVe squad riders and me -- as well as By Mark Deterline to change their lives as I had been to influence and help others accom- Well presented by Bountiful Bicycle the entire club and its other squads. afforded,” explains Joel Rackham, plish their goals of a healthy lifestyle -- consisted of a somewhat scrappy He is humble, service-oriented and “Given that I was an ‘at-risk’ founder and general manager of through cycling and sports that are bunch. They had huge potential, and friendly, as well as one of the most youth while growing up in Ogden, I ThresholdSports. complimentary to it. We will always enjoyed strong sponsor support for supportive spouses of an athlete I’ve attribute my involvement in cycling “I worked with several friends to challenge ourselves and our team- which they worked hard on and off ever known. to helping me change my destiny. I start a cycling club focused on creat- mates to be better; earning respect the bike. What made this, my new Kaytie has always worked hard was first introduced to cycling by ing an environment in which new through our behavior on and off the team, and its leaders unique was to advance women’s cycling in Utah my stepfather, affectionately nick- riders could: bike, while adhering to the adage that their humility, desire to sacrifice and and beyond, all while focusing on named HAPS. After HAPS lost his - Learn the sport of cycling you help yourself by helping others! work for one another to get results, her own racing and occupational battle with addiction in 2004, I felt - Form lifelong bonds to the sport “We have partnered with great and willingness to learn. All of these careers. She is one of my favorite a strong desire to give back to the - Connect with other cyclists with- organizations, like Intermountain qualities represented values that had female athletes, both a fun, down-to- cycling community in his honor, pro- in and without the club organization Healthcare, to bring this vision to proven both hard to find as well earth person and an extremely tough as challenging to instill in others competitor. throughout my career. While still working full-time as Rackham and squad captain a coach and bike fitter, I had the Cypers continually picked my pleasure of ending Kaytie’s years brain, soliciting input and drawing of suffering on non-ergonomic bike on my experience as a rider, coach, saddles and in a biomechanically and elite program manager. They unoptimized cycling position. We’ve IMPLEMENTED anything they had a lot of mutual respect ever since. weren’t already doing; I immediately I found her a spot on Martin Santos’s had immense respect for them. We NorCal-based Halo Sports squad for raced extremely well as a squad and Amgen Tour of California Women’s won numerous events, with all of the Race last year, an elite women’s guys making great strides, destined program for which she still races to go on to bigger and better things (https://m.facebook.com/zocacolna- each season, which they have done. goteam). I am no longer actively racing ThresholdSports/Intermountain or coaching, and left the Threshold LiVe Well coordinates weekly group program about eighteen months ago. rides of various levels, which include This provides me an opportunity to designation of a ride leader for each write relatively objectively about group. These outings are welcom- a club and its racing squads with ing to all, whether one is a veteran which I had been acquainted before club member, a new teammate or a joining, worked closely while still non-Threshold rider. The A groups actively racing as a member of its provide spirited, race-pace rides for elite squad, and continued to follow good training, while the C groups after moving on to different recre- and less formal women’s groups pro- ational and career activities. vide lower key outings that include ThresholdSports is Rackham’s on-bike instruction for less expe- brainchild and passion-filled hobby rienced cyclists. Twice per month (i.e. not his day job, which already the club also hosts post-ride dinners AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 19

was a caring stepfather and enthu- siastic cyclist with whom Rackham bonded on bike rides as a kid. Today, Rackham; his wife Melissa; co-founders Austin and Kaytie Scott, and Justin Bingham; and fellow board members Clint Mortley (a LOTOJA elite category winner and dominant Utah racer), Darin Jensen, Nate Tippets, Jeff Jones and reigning national champ Darren Goff revel in how far the organization has come over the years. The entire club membership has supported and watched its elite pro- gram develop into a top regional entity, boasting the reigning Masters National Criterium Champion, Goff (one of the nicest, most gracious state’s Salt Lake City epicenter fur- For the moment, let’s celebrate Kaytie Scott helps out at one of the bike rodeos that Team Intermountain bike racers you’ll ever meet), as ther up the Wasatch Front into Davis the Ogden area and its riders, who LiVe Well puts on. well as accomplished national level and Weber counties. Other crucial seemingly have never been as well Right: Team founder Joel Rackham speaks to a group of kids during a bike riders, some of whom have also programs also contribute, such as represented at every level of cycling rodeo. Photos by Ricky Bangerter, prolineimagery.com raced internationally. Furthermore, Roosters/Biker’s Edge, Harristone/ event participation and competi- at restaurant sponsors Sonora Grill I’ve always felt that Rackham riders like Branson Yantes have pro- Sun Valley Mortgage, and Team tion as they are now. This is thanks and Thai Curry Kitchen, at no cost gives back more than he’s ever gressed within the program from Endurance360. in large part to the efforts of Joel to club members. “Adding meals received, which is a blessing for beginner racers (Category 5) to elite Former pro Ryan Barrett, 3B Rackham and his Threshold sisters after the rides further serves to build the Utah cycling and racing com- participants (Category 1) at National Yoga owners Gabe and Amy and brothers (thresholdsports.org). camaraderie, as well as friendships munities, especially in the Ogden Racing and National Criterium Williams, Survivor celebrity and for- between casual riders and racers area, which previous to the establish- Calendar events. mer Euro racer Tyson Apostol are Mark Deterline is a longtime alike,” offers Rackham. ment of the Threshold organization And while a club/team can always four Utah cycling personalities who elite women’s and men’s racing The Threshold organization pro- had represented a largely untapped take pride in the prestige and oppor- would like to see increased represen- program owner/director (lulus- motes and supports all of these activ- cycling treasure. Ogden has become tunities its support of a successful tation, acknowledgment and support leadout.com), and was a promi- ities with the help of valued sponsors, a major cycling destination, hosting elite squad affords, Rackham and his in the cycling populations of Utah nent endurance coach, perfor- its board and numerous club member the USA Cycling Masters National organization take great, equal satis- and Wasatch Counties. There is so mance tester and bike fitter in volunteers. Rackham explains that Road Championships for 2014 and faction in the successes and advance- much talent south of Draper and east Utah and Northern California this was all part of his dream of “giv- 2015, as well as the USA Cycling ment of all its members and athletes, of Provo, yet it seems largely self- until last year. He has written ar- ing back to cycling”. He has sought Fat Bike National Championships in across all cycling disciplines, includ- contained, as well as largely self-sus- ticles and translated books for to surround himself with like-minded 2015 and 2016. ing triathlon. taining, thanks to hardworking event VeloNews/VeloPress, and was a individuals who would share this As Rackham is quoted in the ThresholdSports’sTeam organizers, generous sponsors, and longtime technical journalist for vision and gain some of the same opening paragraphs of this article, Intermountain LiVe Well p/b other movers and shakers in that area. Triathlete and LAVA magazines. joy, family and friends togetherness, one of his major motivations is the Bountiful Bicycle does indeed help Let us hope that these geographies, He is a marketing consultant, a competitive opportunities, and health memory of, and gratitude for, his late to provide Utah with better talent along with others, further emerge to translator for Globalization Group, benefits that he has enjoyed through stepdad nicknamed “HAPS,” memo- and geography equilibrium, extend- claim their rightful places alongside and works with his daughter, a tat- cycling over the years. rialized on the club’s jerseys. HAPS ing the balance of power from the Utah’s recognized cycling powers. too designer. 20 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Mechanic’s Corner A Guide to Tire Pressure for Mountain Bikes are running tubes, you have to go with more air or you will pinch flat, which happens when the tube is pinched between the rim and tire, creating two parallel cuts. Grant sug- gests the average high school racer with tubes start around 30 psi and test from there.

The gauge

Forget your fingers. If you want to learn how to get the most out of your tires, and have the most fun on your bike, you need to measure tire pressure. Your shop can order a good tire gauge for you, but you need to know what you are looking for. The gauge on most pumps covers a range from zero to 140 or higher. For a 29 inch tire, the critical range is likely between 18 and 28 psi, depend- ing upon your weight, your skills and the terrain. For Plus tires, that range is around 11 to 15 psi, and for fat tires (4-inch and wider), the sweet spot might be between 6 and 10. A dial gauge that goes beyond 100 is not going to be detailed enough for your needs. There are analog (dial) gauges and digital gauges. Digital can be accurate and easy to read across the full range. Digital will require a bat- tery, and some units, as crazy as it sounds, do not allow you to replace the battery. Do a bit of research first, looking for snazzy features such as Sequences of a tire hitting a square object at 20 psi (left) and at 40 psi are not going to have climbing trac- the message from the experts is the auto shut-off and a replaceable bat- (right). Note the middle photo in each sequence: At 20 psi the tire deforms, tion or cornering traction.” same. Says Wehn, “A lot of air makes tery. allowing the wheel and bike to continue to move forward and maintain- Wehn thinks too many novice it feel like you are going fast, but There are analog gauges that have ing a larger tire patch contact with the ground. At 40 psi the tire deflects, a range of zero to 30. If you are run- forcing the wheel and the bike up and over. This will improve braking and riders are being advised by an older when you compare lap times, you ning tubeless, that is likely all you traction as well as reducing wasted energy. You want the bike to move rider who rode when mountain bik- will be faster with lower pressure.” forward, not up. ing was in its infancy, tubes were the need. only way to go, and high pressure Getting started A bleed-off valve is a very useful their friend. “It’s the ground that is was the default. “When elite riders feature, and can be found on both By Chris Magerl propelling you forward. Tires with show younger riders what they are Stan’s NoTubes offers a simple digital and analog units, although higher pressure are actually ricochet- running, younger riders are more formula as a starting point for tube- reviews seem to question the effec- Too much pressure! ing constantly off the ground, propel- likely to get it.” less tire pressure for most XC riders. tiveness on some digital gauges. ling you upward and backward, two “You can take it too far,” Wehn Divide your weight (in pounds) by 7, With a bleed-off, you can pump up Pump it up! And you will go directions that definitely don’t help cautions. “If you go too low, the tire add 2 psi for the rear, subtract 1 psi higher than you need, then precisely slower. with going forward.” will collapse in the corners.” for the front. For a 140 lb rider, that let out air while the gauge is in Riding off road, your tires are “The argument that suspension Robert Marion of the American would yield 22 psi rear, 19 psi front. place. Very handy, and far faster than constantly striking obstacles. Rocks, systems handle all those impacts so Classic pro team offers a slightly Don’t have a gauge? Alex Grant removing the gauge, letting out some roots, dirt clumps. Tires will either tire pressure doesn’t matter is also different take. “For amateurs, I will suggests the following thumb test as air, checking again, and repeating. deflect (bounce) or deform (bend). inaccurate,” said Currie. “I just inter- tell them to take the bike out on a starting point. Put your thumb on 25 psi on your buddy’s pump is Deform is faster. Yet many viewed World Cup Downhill points pavement, sprint hard, and see if the the tire, place your other hand over not the same as 25 psi on your pump, offroad riders, especially beginners, leader Rachel Atherton and she let us tire feels like it is too squirmy. If so, your thumb, and press down as hard and not the same as 25 psi on your think they will be faster if they make know they check her tire pressure to as you can. Touch the rim? Add more handheld gauge. Don’t sweat it. Buy their tires very hard. It is not uncom- 0.1 psi tolerance. And that’s with 210 they might want to add a bit of air. air. If you are not getting the tire to a gauge, use it regularly, and develop mon to find 120 lb high school moun- mm of travel!” Once they get on the trail, going hard your tire pressure knowledge based tain bike racers showing up with Grant has years of experience through a corner, if they feel like they indent, take air out. on the consistency that comes from 45 psi in their tires. And then they doing this, but when he gets to a new can’t keep the bike on their chosen Kenny Wehn wants you to be using the same gauge every time. wonder why their bikes react like a race course, he will test tire pressure line, perhaps they should add a bit. If comfortable with the rim hitting the Bonus: if you are traveling, you can bucking bronco. for that venue. a tire is too squirmy in the warmup, ground. If you are not rimming out rely on anyone’s floor pump, and “Tire pressure is the main thing “I will go out with a bit more pres- think what is going to happen late in at least once a lap, you have too you can control concerning your con- sure than I think I need, run a lap, the race when you are tired and can’t much air in your tires. Twice a lap never worry about what their gauge nection between the bike and the take some out, see how it feels, and hold your line. Don’t go too low.” is perfect. says. Pump up high, check with your ground,” said RideBiker Alliance/ do it again.” For top racers such as These all assume tubeless. If you gauge, bleed off as needed. Cannondale pro cyclist Alex Grant. Grant, that includes doing a hot lap, Cyclocross Tire Pressure “Higher pressure feels faster because a lap at full race speed. “What might For cyclocross, the wrong tire you are bouncing off everything. feel good in a corner at slow speed pressure can take a strong rider out of Low pressure feels slower because will fold at high speed.” the picture. For a dry course, Wehn it is smoother. But low pressure is Kenny Wehn has been mechanic suggests that riders start around 24 faster.” for the NoTubes Elite team as well as psi, go ride it, and adjust pressure. If Correct tire pressure has many a top-level amateur MTB and cyclo- you go too low on some clinchers, it variables, Grant points out. For start- cross racer. In July he was wrenching will cause the tread pattern to bow ers, he is assuming you are running for NoTubes athlete Chloe Woodruff in the middle, negatively affecting tubeless, which improves perfor- as she won the US National Mountain braking and climbing. mance and versatility of any offroad Bike Championship. Chloe’s tire Grant’s goal for CX tires “As low bike. Take into account rider weight, pressure on the championship ride? as I can go without rimming out on how your rims and tires react at dif- 20 psi front, 21 psi rear. a hot lap. If I rim out, I need to add ferent pressures, the trail you are “In order to get the bike to work some more. If not, I take some out. It riding, and the speed you will travel. the way it was designed, you have to is a fine line. You have to play with it Three tire pressure gauges. I pumped up a MTB tire with my favorite pump. The only way to learn is to experi- get the pressure right,” said Wehn. “It on the course.” The tire pump read 30 psi. One gauge read 27.5, the second 36 and the ment. is so much more efficient if you are There is less volume in CX tires, third 40. Which is accurate? It really doesn't matter. Use the same gauge Chris Currie from NoTubes keeping that tire in contact with the so learning to find the correct pres- every time and learn what psi works for you. reminds riders that the ground is ground. Too high pressure and you sure become a much finer skill. But AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 21

Mountain Bike Racing Mountain Bike Racing The Summit Bike Club Excels at Five Utah Riders Named to the 2015 Mountain Nationals Bike World Championship Squad in Utah. “I want to thank some of my longtime sponsors for their sup- port over the years; without them I would never have reached this point in my career. Namely, Cannondale Bicycles, who I have been with since 2009; Sho-Air and Ridebiker Alliance, who I have been with since 2013; ENVE Composites; and CTS Training Systems and my coach Adam Pulford. I also want to thank two Utah companies who are new sponsors -- Squatters Craft Beers and La Barba Coffee. I’m proud to represent local companies this year! I also need to mention Enduro Bites, who has been fueling my training rides this year with their delicious bars and pre-ride Beta Red drink mix. “Lastly as always I owe a ton to my wife Sammi who supports my crazy riding habit, well at least toler- Payson McElveen (Red) and Matthew Turner (Green) rounding the final Rachel Anders grinding up the beginning climb at the USAC National ates it... For this trip she will cheer- corner of the lap into the finish straight. Photo by Sylvia Turner. Championships while being cheered on by teammate Jason Christiansen. ing from home with our 4 month old Anders was picked to go to the World Championships in September. daughter Eleanor!” Photo by MJ Turner. The athletes that compete in the The 2015 Utah roster for Worlds By Michael Turner and Rachel U23 wave typically race against the is as follows: closely. In 2001 I made the trip Anders nation’s top professionals during the By Mark Deterline to Vail, CO to watch them in per- regular season, but get their own race Junior Women Cross-country son, and will always remember the Recently, athletes from Summit during Nationals. Mike Sampson (21, Rachel Anders of Sandy, Utah 2015 could be the strongest energy and atmosphere. This year, Bike Club (based in Park City, UT) New Hampshire), Matthew Turner Summit-Competitive Cyclist showing to date of Utah riders for the first time, I get to race them competed at USA Cycling National (20, PC) and Jason Christiansen Haley Batten of Park City, Utah at the UCI Mountain Bike World myself! Championships in Mammoth Lakes, (19, Lindon) were the hopefuls for Whole Athlete Specialized Championships, with five Utahns “The whole thought process start- Summit. Mike and Matthew were Cycling Team California. SBC started in 2012, and out of thirty-nine total athletes ed for me after I placed 3rd in both now has over 80 members, including able to grab spots on the second row named to the 2015 national squad Short Track and Cross-country at Junior Men Cross-country some of the best junior mountain bik- at the start, while Jason in his first by USA Cycling. Americans will Nationals in Mammoth last month. ers in the country. race at this level, was in the last row Anders Johnson of Huntsville, compete in elite, U23, and junior I have been riding really well at Utah Most mountain bike races are in a field of 35. Mike was able to cross-country events, and in the altitude this year, and am enjoying between 60 to 90 minutes on a hold on in the top 10 until the pen- Whole Athlete Specialized elite and junior downhill races. the best form of my career, so I Cycling Team cross-country style course, with ultimate lap where he was affected The World Championships decided to petition to go. The course difficult climbs, fast descents, and by back cramps but still managed to will be held from August 31st to in is at about 7,000 feet, U23 (under 23yrs of age) Men tough obstacles. The race course hold out for 13th. Matthew finished September 6th 2015 in Vallnord, which suits me well. I figured this is at Mammoth consisted of a fairly strong to end in 16th and Jason fin- Cross-country Andorra, Europe’s sixth-smallest my year to give it a try. Keegan Swenson of Park City, smooth and gradual climb and ended ished in 26th after five laps. country. “I am super excited to go and with a bumpy, technical descent into The second wave of the day fea- Utah Alex Grant, popular local pro experience Worlds as an athlete, Sho-Air/Cannondale the finish. Each lap was four miles tured Rachel and Lia again in the and co-owner of Gear Rush (gear- and test myself against all the best long with 818 feet of climbing each 17-18 Women’s category followed rush.com) shares: “For any cyclist, riders in the world. I don’t have any Elite Men Cross-country lap and a starting elevation of 8,329 by Sienna Leger Redel (16, PC) the World Championships are one specific results in mind as a goal, I Alex Grant of Salt Lake City, feet. It was sure to be both fun and and Anika Heilweil (16, SLC) in the of the biggest events of the year. For just want to feel that I laid it all out Utah challenging for the athletes. 15-16 Women’s category. The 17-18s fans and riders alike, each race is its there and gave it the best effort that Ridebiker Alliance Professional Day one on Wednesday, July were off the line first, and Rachel and category’s most important one-day I could. As long as I do that, I don’t Program 15, started with Ellise Shuman (16, Lia held positions in the top 10. The event, where the coveted “rainbow care where I end up. Sandy) and Amber Raby (17, PC) 15-16 girls followed, with Sienna and jersey” of World Champion can be “It is pretty awesome how many Seventeen of the thirty-nine in the Junior 15-18 Cat2/3 Womens Anika in pursuit. Rachel took hold won, to be proudly worn for a whole riders from Utah are going. We have athletes earned automatic nomina- category. With a great start, Ellise of 2nd place early and held the posi- year. a rider in men’s elite, a rider in U23, tions to the team. (To learn how stayed with the lead throughout the tion to the finish (Park City’s Haley “Long before I was a profes- a junior racer, and two riders in the athletes earn nominations based on race that ended in an exciting sprint Batten took home the gold). Lia sional cyclist, I was a fan, and I junior women’s race. That really USA Cycling selection criteria, visit to the finish line. Both Ellise and looked strong in 6th and was mak- have always followed MTB ‘Worlds’ shows the strength of the sport here www.usacycling.com.) Amber came out with personal bests ing up ground on 5th in the 3rd and with 2nd and 11th, respectively. In final lap, but it just wasn’t enough the second race of the day, Mike distance to close the gap. Sienna was just out of the top 10 in 11th. Jacob shortened course. Skylar finished in Hayden Sampson, Katie Clause, Turner (48, PC) came through the fast off the line into an early lead but finished 22nd, Adam finished 29th 2nd, just 10 seconds off the top step, Lauren Bingham, Haley Batten, Kira finish in 24th for the Cat2/3 45-49 was plagued with breathing problems after fixing a quick flat, Nick in and Martin finished in 21st place. Crowell, and Sydney Palmer-Leger. Men. in the first lap and had to pull out of 32nd, Matt 34th, and Zach in 46th Mila was off the line into the top ten After a successful weekend of The next set of races was the short the race. Anika pushed through and after a hard crash in the first lap. In early in the first lap and continued to racing at Nationals, Summit athletes track. At Nationals, the short track finished the race in 10th. the 15-16s, Connor was with the make up ground to get into the top 5 prepare for the upcoming NICA High course is only three quarters of a Then it was the Junior Cat1 Men, lead group from the start, and put during the race, but got passed in the School season, Collegiate racing, and mile, and is timed with 20 minutes of with a big field of 10 Summit riders. in an amazing effort to finish in 3rd. last lap to finish just one place off the possible World Championships in racing plus three laps. Two athletes Connor Patten (16, PC), Cameron Cameron was 20 seconds off the podium in 6th. Andorra. Thank you to all our coach- competed for the first Category 1 Larson (16, Pleasant Grove), Tommy podium in 6th, Tommy finished 17th, Beyond racing, the team also es and parents who have supported National title in the Women’s 17+ Fendler (16, PC) and Estin Hicke and Estin did not finish after having enjoyed visiting Yosemite National all the athletes throughout the sea- category. Rachel Anders (17, Sandy) (16, PC) in the 15-16 age group. mechanical problems in the first lap. Park to see Half Dome, El Capitan, son and thank you to our awesome and Lia Westermann (17, SLC) fin- Danny Fendler (18, PC), Jacob The final waves of the day were and go on a quick hike during an sponsors who make this all pos- ished 4th and 7th, respectively. Sacket (18, Texas), Adam Brown (18, the 13-14 boys and girls. Skylar off day. sible, especially Competitive Cyclist, Day two on Thursday, July 16th Orem) Nick Loyola (17, Holladay), Patten (14, PC) and Martin Anders Congratulations to Utah pros Pivot Cycles, and Dr. Sumsion/PC was the main day of racing for Matthew Behrens (17, PC) and Zach (13, Sandy) were in the boys field, Keegan Swenson and Alex Grant on Orthodontics. Summit athletes, with three athletes Calton (18, Ogden) in the 17-18 age and Mila Leger Redel (14, PC) was their respective 2nd and 3rd place in the U23, four athletes in the Cat1 group. The 17-18s were first off the Summit’s only athlete in the girls’ finishes in the elite race, as well as Jr Women, 10 athletes in the Cat1 line followed again by the 15-16s field. Off the start Skylar was on the other Utah junior cross-coun- For more information on the Jr Men, and three athletes in the Jr each on course for four laps. Danny the tail of the leader, and making try riders including: Jon Jon Drain, Summit Bike Club, visit summit- 13-14. had a breakthrough race and finished up ground at the last lap of their Drew Palmer-Leger, Anders Johnson, bikeclub.org 22 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

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Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We 688-7268, [email protected], World class women’s only instructional week- August 22, 2015 — Brian Head Enduro, Brian Patrick Gilbery, [email protected], bet- Head, UT, Multi-stage enduro race where rac- accept all types and styles of riders, most facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/ terride.net end camp for beginner, intermediate, and important we want people to ride their bikes advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 ers compete to score the fastest time down Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, August 15-16, 2015 — VIDA MTB Series: Crested the mountain., Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, and enjoy doing it. Most of us love riding our Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. (Canada), [email protected], Emily bikes in all types of weather and in multiple Butte Mountain Resort, VIDA MTB Series, Neuman, 604-484-6238, [email protected], 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcyclingracing. Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 Crested Butte, CO, Women’s mountain bike com, rapidcyclingracing.com disciplines. The Alliance is located in Southern pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, dirtseries.com Utah and has group rides to help people get skills clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@ August 28, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling 435-649-4806, [email protected], coles- vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com October 1-4, 2015 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, out, meet new friends, and most importantly, port.com, mountaintrails.org Junior League Race #1, Utah High School have fun riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes August 21-23, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, and gears on world class trails. Participants Cycling League Race Series, Soldier Hollow, 435-632-8215, lukas@mooseknuckleralliance. Moab Bike Party — Moab, Utah, 4th Wednesday UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, org, mooseknuckleralliance.org Flagstaff, AZ, BetterRide’s team of profes- get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and of every month. 6:30 or 7:30 pm., Jeff Gutierrez, sional coaches isdedicated to teaching rid- [email protected], utahmtb.org , facebook.com/moabbikeparty admission to parties and films., Don Wiseman, Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, ers of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@west- August 29, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435- August 15, 2015 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene ernspirit.com, outerbike.com League Race #1, Utah High School Cycling 649-6839, [email protected], moun- Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling Hamilton, 970-335-8226, [email protected], League Race Series, Soldier Hollow, UT, A new taintrails.org Revival of Sustainable Folly! Various Western October 22-25, 2015 — Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, and different race course than last year. In 10th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual addition, we have added 1 new division and stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike wave, so start times have changed to: Wave film festival, townie tour, dirt jump comp and 1- Freshmen Boys - starting at 9:30AM. High costume party! The festival is a fundraiser for school race is for 9th -12th graders. There will local trails and the bike park!, Tracy Reed, be a race on Friday, September 5th for the 435-259-4688, [email protected], moab- new junior development (7th & 8th grade) hodown.com, chilebikes.com teams. Please visit our website for more infor- mation., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661- December 5, 2015 — Global Fat Bike Day Utah, 7988, [email protected], utahmtb.org Ogden, UT, 10 am, location TBD. We are planning to have a tailgate style BBQ / Party. September 5, 2015 — Park City Point 2 Point, This is a gathering of Fat Bike enthusiasts to Park City, UT, A true point 2 point race! Thanks celebrate Fat Fun and Friends with a ride and to the plethora of trails in this area, the race party. , Mark Peterson, 801-782-3663, mark- will never be on the same trail twice. Over [email protected], 90% of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, Utah Weekly MTB [email protected], thepcpp.com September 11, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling Junior League Race #1, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, Race Series UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, [email protected], utahmtb.org April 14-August 21, 2015 — Mid-Week Mountain Bike Race Series, Mid-Week MTB Race Series, September 12, 2015 — 12 Hours of Sundance, Park City, Draper, and Solitude, UT, Races Sundance Resort, UT, With Solo, 2-Man, 4-Man are on Tuesday evenings. Registration begins and Coed options this event has something at 5:00, kids race at 6:00 and main event at for everyone. Race goes from 7am - 7pm., 6:30. April to August.Corner Canyon Apr. 28, Czar Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, Corner Canyon May 5, Heber (Coyote Trail) [email protected], John Woodruff, May 12, Round Valley May 19, Night race 801-223-4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sun- Herriman (Party Rock) May 29, Round Valley dance-utah.com , sundanceresort.com/ June 2, Round Valley June 9, Deer Valley explore/sum_biking_races.html (Snow Park) June 23, Solitude July 7, Solitude July 21, Deer Valley (Silver Lake) July 28, September 12, 2015 — Widowmaker Hill Climb, Snowbird Aug. 4, Solitude Aug. 11, Night race Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, 10 AM, Corner Canyon Aug. 21, Brooke Howard, 385- 3000ft vertical race to the top of the Tram for 227-5741, [email protected], mid- awards, food and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583- weekmtb.com, facebook.com/midweekmtb 6281, [email protected], sports-am.com May 6-August 5, 2015 — Sundance/Soldier September 12, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling Hollow Weekly Race Series, WWRS, League Race #2, Utah High School Cycling Sundance, Soldier Hollow, UT, Wednesday League Race Series, TBD, UT, Races are for nights, May - Aug. Venue alternates between 9th through 12th grades only. Categories for Wasatch County sites and Sundance, 6:30 individual scoring are Freshman, Sophomore, pm. Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports 50mins, JV, and Varsity for boys and girls separately. AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 23

Team scoring for division I, II, and III teams. adventure. , Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, Race starts Saturday at 9:30am. Bring your [email protected], gravityplay.com, family and cowbells for a great day of fun moabepic.com Fat Bike Nationals ed USA Cycling’s VP of National Fat Bike. Participants and spectators cheering your local high school team at our Events, Micah Rice. “It was very who make their way to Ogden can spectator-friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori October 24, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling Returns to Ogden for Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@ League Race #5, Utah High School Cycling exciting to offer a fresh and differ- look forward to double the snow utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org League, St. George, UT, Races are for 9th through 12th grades only. Categories for 2016 ent kind of national championship action as Powder Mountain also September 19, 2015 — Goldstrike Gravel Race, individual scoring are Freshman, Sophomore, Gunlock, UT, A Gravel Grinder is coming to JV, and Varsity for boys and girls separately. to our members in 2015, and we’re hosts the US National Southern Utah! Race any style of bike on Team scoring for division I, II, and III teams. thrilled to bring Fat Bike Nationals Championships that same weekend. 49 miles of dirt road, with over 6,000 feet of Race starts Saturday at 9:30am. Bring your Colorado Springs, Colo. (July climbing., Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, 435- family and cowbells for a great day of fun 14, 2015) – USA Cycling is pleased back again. Powder Mountain was a “We are thrilled to be hosting 703-9880, [email protected], cheering your local high school team at our rapidcyclingracing.com spectator-friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori to name Ogden, Utah and Grand fantastic stage for the event’s debut the 2nd Annual Fat Bike National Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@ September 19, 2015 — Boulder Basin Challenge utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org Rapids, Mich. as the host cities for and we look forward to a second Championship in Ogden! It was an Enduro, Midway, UT, David McCluskey, 435- 714-0401, [email protected], November 7-8, 2015 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Fat Bike year there. We’re also excited to honor to host the inaugural event yesendurancesports.com Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, work with the West Michigan Sports and we are very excited to be bring- Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the bonus- National Championships. September 20, 2015 — Tour de Suds, Park City, double midnight lap due to the fallback time Following a successful debut at Commission to bring the event to ing it back for one more year. This UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park, change. 13 mile long course in the UT desert to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700ft combines sweet single track , with some tech- Ogden’s Powder Mountain Resort the Midwest in 2017 and 2018.” segment has been growing locally as elevation gain., Ginger Ries, 435-649-6839, nical sections, and great climbs., Cimarron Slated for Feb. 27, the 2016 well as nationally, and it’s great to [email protected], mountaintrails.org Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@gropromotions. this year, the event will return to September 26, 2015 — Snowbird Ultra Hill Climb, com, GROpromotions.com, 25hoursinfroghol- the Wasatch Mountains for a sec- event in Ogden will take ama- see the excitement and participation. Snowbird, UT, 8 am start on 9400 S. near low.com 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 ond time in 2016 before heading to teurs twelve miles across Powder We continue to appreciate our part- miles, 3500. vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill Regional Mountain Mountain’s Hidden Lake area ter- nership with USA Cycling and our Climb option. After the road climb, jump on Grand Rapids for a two-year con- your mountain bike and climb to the sum- tract in 2017 and 2018. rain while pro and open class riders local venues to produce these world- mit of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, 6500’ of Bike Racing climbing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, misty@snow- “Fat Bikes are emerging as one will compete over 18 miles. The class events,” said Visit Ogden CEO bird.com, snowbird.com/events/bicycle-hill- August 1, 2015 — Laramie Enduro, Laramie, WY, atmosphere will also include free Sara Toliver. climb/ of the fastest-growing segments in 111K (70+/- miles), No repeat course, 8,600ft fat bike demos provided by Borealis For more information and to reg- September 26, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling elevation gain, 7am start at Happy Jack the cycling community, and they’re League Race #3, Utah High School Cycling Recreation Area-Hidden Valley Picnic Area, becoming increasingly popular and local bike shops, as well as an ister, visit usacycling.org and visi- League, Moab, UT, Race for 9th through Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, 12 graders only. First wave going off at 9:30 [email protected], laramieenduro.org among our members,” comment- opportunity from Rockstar to win a togden.com am, with 3 waves during the day. Spectator August 1-2, 2015 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, friendly 4-6 mile laps, total length depends on Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC category. Both individual scoring and team sanctioned downhill races in two days. A August 22, 2015 — WYOCITY American Mountain September 19, 2015 — Stone Temple 8, Curt Salt Air Time Trial Series — Salt Lake City, UT, scoring., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661- one-run downhill on Saturday afternoon, and 7988, [email protected], utahmtb.org Bike Challenge, Casper, WY, XC race held on Gowdy State Park, WY, 8 hour, 15.1 mile loop, Every other Thursday April - September, I-80 a two-run downhill on Sunday., Ron Lindley, Natrona Trail on Casper Mountain. C race Curt Gowdy State Park, Aspen Grove Parking Frontage Road West of the International September 26, 2015 — 12 Hours of Zion, Zion 801-375-3231, [email protected], Darren held on Natrona Trail on Casper Mountain. Area, Tentative start 9AM, IMBA Epic single- Center; Starts 4-3-2015, Marek Shon, 801-209- National Park, UT, New Date! Come race Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@ Category 1 racers four loops – 22 miles; track, additional High School Race., Richard 2479, [email protected], utahcritseries. on Zion Ponderosa Ranch, on the east side yahoo.com, go-ride.com, utahdh.org Category 2 racers three loops – 16.5 miles; Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, enduro. com of Zion National Park, for an all-new 12 hour August 2, 2015 — Grand Targhee Enduro, Category 3 racers one loop – 5.5 miles. Also [email protected], laramieenduro.org cross country mountain bike race. Bring family an mtb festival., John Giantonio, 307-234- DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West Montana Enduro Series, Grand Targhee, WY, September 19, 2015 — Idaho High School Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the and friends to enjoy the scenery and cheer There’s some seriously fun trails at Wyoming’s 5362, [email protected], visitcasper.com/ racers on. , Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, ambc Cycling League Race #2, Galena Lodge, Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A Grand Targhee Resort, so we’re going to ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcyclingracing. race ‘em for the fourth stop on the series. com, rapidcyclingracing.com August 29, 2015 — Whit Henry Memorial Galena idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org Call for information regarding C flite. April It’s going to be a weekend long celebration Grinder, Knobby Tire Series, Galena Lodge, ID, 8- September 2., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, September 27, 2015 — Whole Enchilada Enduro, of the Tetons. , Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE XC/Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% single September 20, 2015 — Red Lodge Enduro, [email protected], utahcritseries.com, Moab, UT, Enduro racing on the Whole ext. 1309, [email protected], track, start/finish at 7,000 feet with total gain Montana Enduro Series, Red Lodge, MT, skiutahcycling.com Enchilada Trail. Three options, including a Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- of 3200 in one loop, open category (for rac- Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- two stage, one stage, and three stage option tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ ers who choose not to purchase a license) tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Salt Lake with 37 miles and 12, 920 feet of descending. , montanabicycleguild.org, grandtarghee. held for the marathon, which is 22.5 mile montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 miles to top of Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolate- com, montanaenduro.com loops., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, com Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. Every other Thursday April through August, April 10, 2015 bunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnypro- August 8, 2015 — Big Hole Challenge MTB Race [email protected], knobbytire- October 1-4, 2015 — Monarch Crest Enduro, ductions.com series.com start date, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- and Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Mountain bike mass Salida, CO, 5 stage epic backcountry enduro [email protected], utahcritseries.com October 3, 2015 — Wasatch 360 6 Hour Race, start first, at 10 am, 9.73 miles with 1,160 ver- August 29, 2015 — Barn Burner 104, Flagstaff, in the San Isabel and Gunnison National Utah Offroad Series, Utah Cup, Heber, UT, 6 ticle feet, then either bike a second lap or AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, Forests., Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@ April 23-August 13, 2015 — Logan Race Club hr MTB race with Solo, Duo, or Triple catego- run 6.13 miles with 938 verticle feet. Awards, Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National chocolatebunnyproductions.com, choco- Thursday Night Time Trial Series, Logan, UT, ries for men, women, & coed plus a Junior’s Raffle and results at 1 pm held at the South Forest, Camping on private land. 26 and latebunnyproductions.com Thursdays. TT series consisting of 18 races on five difference courses, with weekly and category. Held in Heber City above the UVU Horseshoe Trail Head. Kids Duathlon at Noon, 52 mile options. Party afterwards with music, October 3, 2015 — Tour of the White Mountains, Wasatch Campus. Proceed support Summit .5 mi run followed by 1 mi bike, Free entry, food, and beer, Casey Brown, 480-299-1203, end-of-series prizes. Check the website for Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest stand- the location of the weekly course., Stephen Bike Club and junior mountain biking in Utah., Awards to all., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, [email protected], Ryan Sumers, ing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The Michael John Turner, 801-664-6351, mj@ [email protected], peakedsports.com 949-929-7476, [email protected], Clyde, 435-750-8785, [email protected], Ben Tour is a grassroots event with laid back Kofeod, [email protected], loganrace- webecycling.com, Karl Redel, karl@webecy- August 14-16, 2015 — Brundage Mountain barnburnermtb.com, redrockco.com vibes among a gathering of bike-minded cling.com, webecycling.com club.org Bike Fest XC, Enduro, and Festival, Idaho September 4-7, 2015 — TVTAP WYDAHO individuals., Karen Warsh, 520-623-1584, info@ October 9-10, 2015 — Fall Fury, Utah Offroad Enduro Series, Brundage Resort, ID, 3 day, Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, Teton epicrides.com, epicrides.com Utah Road Racing Series, St. George, UT, Short track, cross coun- family friendly cycling experience with some- Valley, ID, 6th Annual held at Grand Targhee October 3, 2015 — Idaho High School Cycling try and downhill riding through St. George’s thing for everyone. A good placing in the Resort. Races: Super D with 4,300ft decent, League Race #3, Magic Mountain, ID, Dylan Zen trail. Participants can choose which races Chainless race Friday will take seconds off XC Race, and shenanigans., Tim Adams, 208- August 3-9, 2015 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb. UT, The Tour of Utah is one of only 3 UCI 2.HC within the Fall Fury they want to do. Want to your time at Sunday’s Enduro. The XC race 201-1622, [email protected], TVTAP , 208-201- com, idahomtb.org do short track and cross country but skip will challenge your fitness while riding buff 1622, [email protected], tetonbikefest.org, sanctioned stage races in North America. downhill? No problem! You choose what you single track through stunning scenery. Kid’s tvtap.org October 3-4, 2015 — CMU Mountain Bike Race, More than 17 international and national pro want to do!, Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, races, demos and live music will round out Grand Junction, CO, Patric Rostel, 970-248- teams will compete over 500+ miles in seven [email protected], Jordan Bracken, the weekend. On site camping is availble. September 4-5, 2015 — Big Mountain Enduro 1503, [email protected], days. Free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcy- No license required., James Lang, 208-571- Winter Park, Big Mountain Enduro Series, of Utah , 801-325-2500, [email protected], clingracing.com, rapidcyclingracing.com 1853, 208-344-9182, [email protected], Winter Park, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift- October 17, 2015 — Idaho High School Cycling tourofutah.com idahoenduroseries.com accessed enduro racing., Sarah Rawley, 720- League Race #4 (State Champs), Avimor or October 10-12, 2015 — Moab Rocks, Moab, UT, 407-6142, [email protected], Targhee, ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, August 3-4, 2015 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Incorporates Moab’s best classic and new August 15, 2015 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, NUE Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@big- [email protected], idahomtb.org Women’s Edition, Tooele, UT, The Tour of Utah routes and combines them into a 3-day mas- Series, Alta, WY, 6th Annual Pierre’s Hole. Women’s edition will be a 15 lap circuit race mountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro. October 23-25, 2015 — USA Cycling Collegiate terpiece of cross-country and timed descents Staging begins at the Grand Targhee Resort, com on a 2.2 mile course at Miller Motorsports Park. in a fully supported format. , Yuri Lortscher, ample lodging and amenities available. 100 Mountain Bike National Championships, The pro women’s race will run from 12:30 866-373-3376, [email protected], Kevin consists of 33-mile loop, each lap features September 5-6, 2015 — 24 Hours of Beach Mountain, NC, Chad Sperry, chad@ pm - 2 pm in advance of the finish of Stage McDonald, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies. approx. 3,000ft climbing on single and dou- Flathead, Kalispell, MT, Tia Celentano, gorge.net, usacycling.org 3 of the Tour of Utah. , Larry H. Miller Tour of com, Kevin McDonald , 866-373-3376, kevin@ ble-track trails. Total elevation for the 100 [email protected], montanacy- Utah , 801-325-2500, [email protected], transrockies.com, TransRockies.com mile race is approx. 9,000ft. 100mile (3 laps), cling.net/schedule?discipline=all&year=2014 Utah Weekly tourofutah.com 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. Only the September 6, 2015 — Rebecca’s Private Idaho, August 15, 2015 — Tour de Park City, UCA Series, October 10, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling 100 mile race is part of the NUE Series., Andy League Race #4, Utah High School Cycling Ketchum, ID, 50mi or 100mi gravel grinder Park City, UT, 157 Classic Road Race returns Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ put on by professional racer Rebecca Rusch Road Race Series for 2015! 7,500 feet of climbing, 10,750 foot League Race Series, Eagle Mountain, UT, A grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com/ new course is in the works for this race, utiliz- in her hometown of Ketchum, Idaho. The summit. Fully Supported. Start and finish in the the-resort/news-events/1863/2014PierresHo route can be done as a challenging ride or Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain Raceways same spot., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, team- ing the lower trails. First wave (Freshmen Boys) le50100.php, ph100.org starts Saturday at 9:30 am. Bring your family a lung busting, thigh screaming race up into Criterium Series — Utah Crit Series, West [email protected], tourdeparkcity.com, and cowbells for a great day of fun, cheering August 15, 2015 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville the mountains surrounding Ketchum and Sun Valley City, UT, 6555 W. 2100 S., Saturdays at teamexcelerator.com your local high school team at our spectator- Race Series, Leadville, CO, Leadville Trail 100 Valley. It is a beautiful route and it all ends 11 am in March 7, 14, 21, 28 - Tuesdays at 6pm in a great down-home party with food, fes- April 7 - through September 29, A and B at 6, August 15, 2015 — Wildflower Hill Climb, friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori Harward, is one of the most notorious and challenging Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, [email protected], bike races in the world. 100 mile out-and- tivities, music, and libations, Colleen Quindlen, C and D at 7 pm, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, 254-541-9661, [email protected], [email protected], utahcritseries.com, during the 75 mile course option in this wom- utahmtb.org back. , Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, JColley@ en-only cycling event. Age-group cash prizes. lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com rebeccasprivateidaho.com utahbikeracing.com October 15-17, 2015 — Red Bull Rampage, Gift for all who complete the climb., Stacie Virgin, UT, Downhill, slopestyle and freeride August 15, 2015 — Steamboat Stinger, September 12, 2015 — Jurassic Classic, Lander, Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, wildflow- MTB athletes will converge on the demand- Steamboat Springs, CO, Beginning at 8:00am WY, Mountain bike race at Johnny Behind ing terrain of Virgin, Utah to compete for at the Howelson Hill Ski Area right in the heart the Rocks. Start time - 9:00 am, Beginner, glory in one of the biggest tests of skill and of Steamboat Springs. The course takes an Intermediate, Advanced/Pro categories. guts in the world. 10th annual!, Red Bull, 310- extended 50 mile detour deep into the beau- BBQ, t-shirt and swag bag for registered par- 393-4647, [email protected], redbull. tiful backcountry of Routt County and a total ticipants. , Tony Ferlisi, landercycling@gmail. com/us/en/bike/events of 3,327ft elevation gain before returning to com, landercycling.org the transition/finish area. Teams of two are October 16-17, 2015 — Huntsman World Senior September 12, 2015 — Fire on the Rim Mountain also welcome to race the 1st and 2nd half of Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Must the course., Nate Bird, 866-464-6639, nate@ be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@ honeystinger.com, Jon Winkelblech, 970-367- fireontherim.com, fireontherim.com downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport and 4394, [email protected], hon- Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800-562- eystinger.com/steamboatstinger.html September 12, 2015 — Idaho High School 1268, [email protected], Merrill Barney, , Cycling League Race #1, ID, Dylan seniorgames.net August 16, 2015 — Whitefish Enduro, Montana Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb. Enduro Series, Whitefish, MT, Montana Enduro com, idahomtb.org October 16, 2015 — Draper Fall Classic, Series , [email protected], Intermountain Cup, Draper, UT, The final race Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- September 12, 2015 — Bohart Bash, MBRA series, of the I-Cup racing season as well as the guild.org, montanaenduro.com Bozeman, MT, Alex Lussier, lussiera@hotmail. series award party/BBQ for both the EXC com, Megan Lawson, meganmclawson@ and XC series. The course will be ripping fast August 21-23, 2015 — NW Cup #6, Northwest gmail.com, gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org, and fun trails with a party to match. Don’t Cup Downhill Series, Kellogg, ID, Downhill gascyclingteam.com miss this one! Evening race! Bring your lights!, race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, 949-973-0300, will be open practice. Saturday will be split September 12-13, 2015 — Vapor Trail 125, Salida, [email protected], intermountaincup. practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding CO, 125 miles, 20,000 feet of climbing, 10 pm com Saturday evening. Sunday racing all cat- start, singletrack, Earl Walker, 719-539-9295, egories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, nwcup@ [email protected], vaportrail125.com October 24, 2015 — Moab Epic, AXS Series, yahoo.com, www.nwcup.com Moab, UT, An MTB Safari - a 50+ mile cross country mountain bike adventure. Riders will race over 50+ miles on Moab’s best single track and jeep roads, in a true Safari style 24 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

[email protected], wildflowerpedalfest. 15-Crystal Summit, August 5-ScoutCategories: [email protected], Victoria Lovely, hit the pavement for a 102, 52, or 18-mile August 29, 2015 — I Think I CANyons (ITIC), com End of season awards for men and women’s 773-590-6499, [email protected], m2dbik- road ride event in support of the National Salt Lake City, UT, Fourth Street Clinic ben- overall winners of these categories: A’s , B’s eride.com, telluride200.com Ability Center’s mission. All three fully-sup- efit ride goes over four Wasatch Front can- August 22, 2015 — Powder Mountain Hill Climb, , Master’s 50+, Triathlete, Recreational (Non ported routes of this event follow paved yons: 112 miles, 12,000 vertical feet. Start/ UCA Series, Eden, UT, Utah State Hill Climb TT bike, Eddie Merckx style), Single Speed, September 26, 2015 — Man vs Machine, roads in and around the beautiful Park City Finish: Olympus Hills Mall. Check-In: 5:15am. Championships. 6 miles and 3000 feet up and Clydesdale (210 lbs+) and Athena (150 Williams, AZ, The Grand Canyon Railway, in mountainside. This exciting event promises Staggered start: 6:00am., Kim Belliston, Powder Mountain Road, start at Wolf Creek lbs+)., Kris Walker, [email protected], partnership with Grand Canyon Racing, will to serve up a challenge for a wide range of 385-234-5702, [email protected], Balloon Festival Park, finish in Timberline park- Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, [email protected], fire up its venerable steam engine 4960 - a cycling levels and abilities. And don’t forget Spencer Chipping, 385-234-5702, 801-597- ing lot., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamex- idahocycling.com 310-ton behemoth built in 1923 - to take on – all Summit Challenge riders who have a 1111, spencerchipping@diamond-wireless. [email protected], teamexcelerator.com hundreds of intrepid bicyclists on a 54-mile disability can register and ride for free!, Julia com, fourthstreetclinic.org/events course that will climb 2,023 feet starting at Rametta, 435-649-3991, events@discovernac. August 28-31, 2015 — Hoodoo 500, Utah Regional Road Racing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to iconic August 29, 2015 — The Ghost Ride, Genola, UT, Triple Crown, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop Williams, Ariz., PJ Borman, info@grandcan- org, Whitney Thompson, 435-649-3991, whit- 120, 65, 36 mile options. Honoring the cyclists race through Southern Utah. Non-stop or August 1, 2015 — Sick 55 Road Race, Albion, ID, yonracing.com, 602-296-8313, grandcanyon- [email protected], summitchallenge100. who are no longer with us, we begin with a stage race, solo and relay team divisions. This is a sanctioned mountain course road racing.com org, discovernac.org short ride of silence and then enjoy a ride of 300 mile option as well., Deborah Bowling, race. It starts and finishes in Albion, Idaho. August 22, 2015 — Interlaken 100, Pineview, UT, celebration as we visit small towns, scenic 818-889-2453, [email protected], There are two category climbs and two fast vistas and rolling hills in Utah’s west desert Hoodoo500.com Utah Road Touring Interlaken 100 is a fully supported ride from downhills. It is 53.7 miles challenging race., Pineview to Bear Lake (via Monte Cristo). terrain., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ August 29, 2015 — West Mountain Circuit Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], With over 5,600 vertical feet of elevation gain extramileracing.com, theghostride.com sick-riders.com, intermountaincycling.org August 1, 2015 — Hotter than Heck - Utah Valley Race, UCA Series, Genola, UT, Masters State Century, Lehi, UT, 31st year of a Gran Fondo Interlaken 100 is not your typical century ride. August 29, 2015 — Flat 200 Miler, BCC Championships plus races for all categories, August 8, 2015 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, style timed Century Tour around Utah Lake, Whether you are looking for a challenging SuperSeries, Salt Lake, UT, A flat 200 miler Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- Lamoille, NV, 10th annual. Road Race hill 100, 60, and 30 mile options, start and end- ride or preparing for something even bigger out to the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island, eracing.com, extramileracing.com climb, 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb in Ruby ing at Adobe Systems in Lehi., Harvey Scott, this is the ride for you., Jon Bingham, 801- Willard Bay and back., Don Williams, 801-641- Mountains. Race starts at 9am. Post event 801-803-9708, [email protected], 613-7520, [email protected], inter- 4020, [email protected], Jen Green, September 9-13, 2015 — USA Cycling Masters laken100.com Road National Championships, Ogden, UT, picnic and awards in Lamoille Grove, Spencer Erickson, 801-513-8848, spencerick- 435-562-1212, , bccutah.org Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling. 11:30am., Annette White, 775-842-9125, [email protected], utahendurance.com August 22, 2015 — Man of STIHL, North Salt Lake, [email protected], elkovelo.com September 6-12, 2015 — Tour of Southern Utah, org, usacycling.org August 1, 2015 — Promontory Point 120, BCC UT, 62-mile (100km) fully supported metric St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, September 12, 2015 — LOTOJA Classic Road August 8, 2015 — State Championship Road SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points Ogden century bike ride. Release the hero within Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles Race, Utah Triple Crown, Logan, UT, 33rd Race/Hogback Classic, MBRA Series, MT, to Brigham City, Corrine, Golden Spike, you as you support the Davis Education per day., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, Annual, 1 day, 3 states, 200-plus mile road Coul Hill, [email protected], montanacy- Tremonton and back 60-100, and 120 miles. Foundation. Enjoy beautiful autumn scen- [email protected], planetultra.com race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY., cling.net Self-supported, with shorter loop options ery as you ride on the East and West sides of Davis County from North Salt Lake to September 6-12, 2015 — Ride with , Brent Chambers, 801-546-0090, brent@loto- August 8-9, 2015 — Billings Omnium Weekend/ available. Free event., Don Williams, 801- St. George, UT, This tour rides an audacious jaclassic.com, lotojaclassic.com, utahtriplec- 641-4020, [email protected], Jen Clearfield and back., Marc Croft, 801-295- State Championship Omnium, MBRA Series, 4141, [email protected], Skye Whitlock, point-to-point route across Utah the show- rown.weebly.com Billings, MT, Coul Hill, [email protected], Green, 435-563-1212, pecan314@xmission. cases the rugged backbone of the state. com, bccutah.org [email protected], ManofSTIHL.org September 19, 2015 — Harvest Moon Criterium, montanacycling.net Visit Capitol Reef, Bryce and Zion National UCA Series, Ogden, UT, 4 corner crit in August 7-14, 2015 — LAGBRAU (Legacy Annual August 22, 2015 — The Live Big Challenge, Parks. Climb up to 10,500 feet in elevation to August 15, 2015 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Orem, UT, 41, 20, and 1 mile options. A ride view Cedar Breaks National Monument and Downtown Ogden around the Municipal Boise, ID, 41st Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- Great Bike Ride Across Utah), Blanding, UT, Park between 25th & 26th Streets. State World’s most scenic bicycle ride - includes to honor Bryan Byrge who was killed in a bike for the finale descend nearly 10,000 feet to 343-3782, [email protected], crash earlier this year. Raffle, prizes, and more. Zion National Park. This tour delivers Utah’s Criterium Championships. , Ben Towery, 801- georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com 3 national parks, 5 amazing state parks, 2 389-7247, [email protected], tea- national monuments, and various national Fundraiser for the Byrge family. Start-Finish hidden waterfalls, slot canyons and secluded mexcelerator.com August 16-23, 2015 — USA Pro Cycling Challenge, forests. Blanding to Springdale., Les Titus, 801- at the Orem Cemetary Field, 1200 N. 800 E., roads., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ Steamboat Springs, CO, Colorado’s 7-day 654-1144, 877-636-1994, [email protected], Dave Bauerle, 801-995-8777, dave.bauerle@ lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcy- September 19, 2015 — Utah Tour de Donut, UCI stage race from Steamboat Springs to lagbrau.com gmail.com, thelivebigchallenge.com clingguides.com American Fork, UT, 8th Annual event - Most Denver featuring world class professional fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile laps, August 8, 2015 — The Ultimate Challenge August 23, 2015 — Twin Creeks 100, BCC September 12, 2015 — To the Moon and Back bike racing in Colorado’s mountains, USA Pro SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Start Coalville to Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, 100, 80, 50 mile eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts at Cycling Challenge , 888-223-3351, info@usap- Presented by University of Utah Health 8:30 am., Rodney Martin, 801-427-6400, rota- Care, Salt Lake City, UT, Ride like the pros! Lost Creek Dam, with rolling course back ride options. The century ride will go along rocyclingchallenge.com, usaprocyclingchal- to Coalville, then climb Chalk Creek. Self- the Duchesne River and then turn north to [email protected], Ronald Tolley, 480-285-6281, lenge.com Challenge yourself to ride the Tour of Utah’s [email protected], Utah Tour de Queen Stage, finishing at Snowbird Ski and supported. 50 mile option first leg. Free event., Moon Lake one of the most stunning lakes Donut , [email protected], utah- August 22, 2015 — Hagerman Buhl Hagerman, Summer Resort. Three rides - 109 miles, 60 Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ in the High Uintas. The 80 mile ride will take tourdedonut.org Hagerman, ID, Great Tune up road race for miles, 25 miles., Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, bccutah.org, bccutah.org you to the small comminity of Mt. Home and Master Nationals. This is the renewal of an the 50 mile will take you into Duchesne. Upon [email protected], tourofutah.com, August 29, 2015 — Cache Valley Century Tour, September 25-26, 2015 — Salt to Saint Relay, event that use to occur annually in the 90’s. rideuc.com returning to Tabiona you will end your ride Salt Lake City, UT, 420’ish mile relay race from The course will be approximately 45 miles in Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. with a dutch oven lunch/dinner by Smoke- Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy length, leaving Hagerman on Highway 30 in August 15, 2015 — Tour de Park City, Park City, Proceeds benefit Common Ground, a Logan, N-Pots. Please come and enjoy the day and 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 a southerly direction taking a left turn onto UT, Fully supported Tour starting and finish- Utah non-profit. Funds supprt their adap- know that your money will be well spent! person relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed Vader Grade, up the Grade to West Point ing in Park City. 157 miles through Northern tive cycling program. Richmond to Preston, There is also plenty of grassy parking for RV’s categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, Road (S 1500 E) to E 3600 S to the grade north Utah’s beautiful mountain valleys. A rolling Idaho and back through scenic terrain., Bob and to pitch a tent at the park and rodeo [email protected], salttosaint.com of Buhl, down across the Snake River, right picnic!, Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamex- Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, info@ grounds. Fully supported ride. This is a char- on River Road along Kanaka Rapids, up the [email protected], tourdeparkcity.com, CacheValleyCentury.com, Chris Larsen, 435- ity ride for Rapha House. It is an non-profit September 26, 2015 — Snowbird Hill Climb, teamexcelerator.com 755-5132, [email protected], organization that helps rescue children from Snowbird, UT, 37th Annual, 9 am start on 9400 1280 East climb and then up Melon Valley Road to just north west of Buhl, and then west CacheValleyCentury.com, facebook.com/ trafficking and sexual exploitation. , Karen S. near 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. August 15, 2015 — Wildflower Pedalfest, pages/cache-valley-century Redden, 435-828-0467, karen.redden@uintah. 10 miles, 3500. vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill and north on Highway 30 all the way back Mountain Green, UT, Fully-supported, wom- to Hagerman., Rudy Estrada, 208-713-3705, net, active.com/tabiona-ut/cycling/races/ Climb option. After the road climb, jump on en-only cycling event. 4 course options August 29, 2015 — Hooper Horizontal 100, BCC to-the-moon-and-back-2015 your mountain bike and climb to the summit [email protected], Howard Roose, 208 (20, 35, 50, 75 miles). Finish line celebration, SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, West Point Park of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, 6500’ of climb- 484 8342, [email protected], intermoun- catered lunch, live band, raffle, massages, (SLC) to West Weber and Hooper, self-sup- September 19, 2015 — Moab Century Tour, ing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, misty@snowbird. taincycling.org expo., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- ported century, 30 and 65 mile options. Free Moab, UT, Road cycling in scenic Moab, Utah com, snowbird.com/events/bicycle-hill-climb August 30, 2015 — WERKS, Helena, MT, Byron 2819, [email protected], wild- flattest 100 on the schedule., Don Williams, with 40, 60, and 100 mile route options. Ride DeFord, [email protected], flowerpedalfest.com 801-641-4020, [email protected], benefits cancer survivorship programs. , Beth October 6-9, 2015 — Huntsman World Senior Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@mhtn. Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@skin- Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be 50 September 12, 2015 — Race to the Angel, Wells, August 15, 2015 — Infinity Bike Ride, Utah Triple com, bccutah.org nytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com years or older. Four events: hill climb, time trial, NV, Hill climb. 30th Annual. The race is open Crown, Saratoga Springs, UT, 40, 66, 100, 200 criterium and road race. Skill divisions I, II, and to riders on mountain and road bikes, runners, mile optionsRegister here: raceentry.com/ III., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, hwsg@infowest. walkers and triathletes: individual or team races/infinity-bike-ride/2015/register, Colleen com, seniorgames.net (Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim, 5K run, 20K Ominson, 801-487-7229, infinitybikeride@ bike). The half marathon course begins at gmail.com, infinitybikeride.weebly.com, October 10, 2015 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt utahtriplecrown.weebly.com Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of the Wells City pool and climbs approximately City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary 2,784 feet to Angel Lake in the East Humboldt August 15, 2015 — Ride for the Kids, Syracuse, Park where we will have awards, food, music range of the Ruby Mountains. The half mara- UT, Partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation, and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@ thon course is entirely on pavement., Wells ride out to Antelope Island. Ride options from sports-am.com, sports-am.com Chamber, 775-752-3540, wellschamber@well- 25-50-100 miles, depending on the skill level snevada.com, Robert Johnson, 775-340-5943, of the rider. Ride begins at the Syracuse RC [email protected], racetothe- Willey, 1693 W 2700 S at 8:00am. Breakfast Regional Weekly angel.org, rubymountainrelay.com and lunch will be provided, as well as tons of September 14-19, 2015 — World Human prizes for our raffle., Devin Kingsbury, 801-663- Road Race Series Powered Speed Challenge, Battle Mountain, 3267, [email protected], Brent Jones, NV, Cyclists from around the world will gather 801-774-2801, 801-645-0247, brent.jones@ on SR305, perhaps the fastest strectch of road rcwilley.com, rcwilley.com/dp/2015-Ride-for- Las Vegas Tuesday Night World’s — Henderson, the-Kids.jsp NV, Tuesday Night Criterium series starting in the world to see who is the fastest cyclist in the world. The 2013 record was 83.13 mph!, March 11B Race - 4:30 PM (25 min) - Beginners August 15, 2015 — Castle Country Century, Al Krause, 707-443-8261, a.krause@sbcglobal. Scofield, UT, Train for LoToJa or just have or those not comfortable with experienced net, ihpva.org, whpsc.org racers, A Race - 5:00 PM (25 min) - Those who fun with this fully suported ride as you travel have raced and ready to hammer, Location: September 26, 2015 — Mt. Charleston Hill Climb, up and over Huntington Canyon, through 1021 East Paradise Hills Drive, Henderson, NV Las Vegas, NV, 17.5 miles, 5357’ of climb- Huntington hugging the edge of the San 89002, Mike Olsen, 702-927-4069, mike@veg- ing, finish at Las Vegas Ski Resort, Begins Rafael swell. Pass through the towns of asbikeracing.com, vegasbikeracing.com at the base of Highway 156. 8 am., David Cleveland, Elmo, Wellington and Price to fin- McDonough, 702-823-1680, brokenspoke- ish in Helper. All the while conquering 5,300ft May 6-August 5, 2015 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ [email protected], brokenspokebikeslv.com of accent and 7,200ft of descent on this ride., Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, Cory Jensen, 801-824-8455, coryvagnjensen@ ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, September 26, 2015 — Telluride 200 Gran Fondo, gmail.com, carbonrec.com 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May Telluride, CO, 12th annual, From the high 6 at 6:30 pm7:00 pm, June 3, July 1 and mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend past August 16, 2015 — The Big Ride 150–Wasatch 29Hill Climbs:Park at Cherry Springs, Crystal hillsides of quaking aspens along a route that Back Route, BCC SuperSeries, Richmond, UT, start at Cherry Springs and Scout start at passes through millions of years of geologic Start Draper Park over Emigration, Parleys, bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best record, ultimately finding themselves at the Park City, Kamas, Provo Canyon, loop back Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately base of striated sandstone cliffs reaching up to start, free, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 20-Crystal to 1,000 feet overhead. Benefits the Just for [email protected], Jen Green, 435- Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 10-Scout, July Kids Foundation. , Cindy Fusting, 970.729.1372, 562-1212, , bccutah.org August 22, 2015 — Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will Support Your Local Bike Shop!

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September 19, 2015 — Wonder Woman Century, welcome! Proceeds from this event will go Hart, 541-881-7295, [email protected], [email protected], m2dbikeride.com, towards Henderson. , Linda Glassel, 609-792- Payson, UT, Join us in our fully supported all to the Taos Sports Alliance, whose goal is to pedalforpatients.com telluride200.com 0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2recovery. women’s ride, choose between the 15, 30, bring more sporting events to Taos County com, Honor Ride , 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, 70 or 100 mile options. Remember that every for area youth. Start/finish for all three dis- August 22, 2015 — Pedal for Patients, Fruitland, September 27-October 3, 2015 — OATBRAN, [email protected], ride2re- woman is a wonderful woman!, Mahogani tances is at the Taos Youth and Family ID, Choose the distance: 100, 68, 40, or Lake Tahoe, NV, One Awesome Tour Bike covery.com Thurston, 801-318-1420, wonderwomanride@ Center, 407 Paseo del Canon East, Taos NM, 20 miles. The ride starts and ends at Saint Ride Across Nevada! 24th Annual, follow- gmail.com, Carolina Herrin, herrin.carolina@ 87571., Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443 , bikef- Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, ing the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. gmail.com, wonderwomanride.com [email protected], taossportsalliance.com, Idaho 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and Hwy. 50. 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Multisport Races tourofthegila.com sag wagons will be provided along with Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park. September 19, 2015 — Million Miles at Miller, plenty of food., Ken Hart, 541-881-7295, hart- Fully Supported motel style tour., Curtis Fong, August 1, 2015 — Zoot Aspen Triathlon and South Jordan, UT, Century, Metric Century, August 1, 2015 — Colorado Cyclist Copper [email protected], pedalforpatients.org 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethew- Duathlon, Aspen, CO, 800-yard indoor pool and 25-mile ride starting and finishing at the Triangle Alpine Classic, Copper Mountain, est.com, bikethewest.com swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet in ele- Megaplex Theatres at The District in South CO, 10th Annual. The Copper Triangle has August 23, 2015 — MS Wine Ride, Kuna, ID, vation) to the spectacular Maroon Bells, and Jordan, UT., Anne Marie Gunther, 801-563- long been considered one of Colorado’s Ride 35-50 miles through the beautiful scen- October 3, 2015 — No Hill Hundred Century a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountain range and 4140, [email protected], millionmilesat- classic alpine road rides. Graced with ery of the Indian Creek Winery in Kuna, Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, a 60 mile, and a the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. USAT sanc- miller.com breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and Idaho and raise money for multiple sclero- 100 mile tour, fully supported. Event shirts, gift tioned event., Wes Graham, 970-429-2098, three challenging climbs, the ride exempli- sis through the National MS Society Utah- bags, lunch (for metric and century riders), [email protected], Sandra September 19, 2015 — Aptalis Cystic Fibrosis fies cycling in the Colorado Rockies. The Southern Idaho Chapter. Enjoy a catered post event BBQ at noon for all riders, 8:30 am, Doebler, 970-429-2093, sandra.doebler@ Cycle For Life, Coalville/Morgan, UT, Fully course is 78 miles, with an elevation gain lunch afterwards at the winery., Megan Churchill County Fairgrounds., Danny Gleich, cityofaspen.com, aspenrecreation.com supported, beautiful autumn ride with four of almost 6,000 feet over three mountain Nettleton, 208-336-0555, Megan.Nettleton@ 775-423-7733, dgleich@churchillcounty. route options - 20,40, 60 and 100 miles. passes., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303- nmss.org, georgescycles.com, bikereg.org org, churchillcounty.org/parksnrec/index. August 7-8, 2015 — Emmett’s Most Excellent Benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., 635-2815, [email protected], php?ctr=152, churchillcountycyclists.com Triathlon, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri on Friday. Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, August 29, 2015 — Tour of the Valley, Grand Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on Saturday., coppertriangle.com, emgcolorado.com/ Junction, CO, The Tour is not a race; we October 3, 2015 — Santa Fe Gourmet Classic, [email protected], Mary Fresques, 801-532- wordpress/?page_id=10 Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, gcrd@gem- 2335, [email protected], cycle.cff.org encourage you to set your own pace and Santa Fe, NM, Fun, challenging 60 mile bike countyrecreation.com, emmetttri.com August 1, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride enjoy beautiful Western Colorado. Several tour with delicious, creative Southwest style September 19, 2015 — Coldwell Banker Orange County, Honor Ride, Orange County, route options available including the foods at 5 gourmet refueling stops. The non- August 8, 2015 — Rush Triathlon, Rexburg, ID, Parkway Pedal, West Valley City, UT, A casu- CA, Presented by A Road Bike 4U, Honor 100 mile route that takes riders over the competitive ride winds through Santa Fe and Olympic and Sprint Distances. Come to our al ride along the Legacy and Jordan River Ride OC offers two amazing routes with the Colorado National Monument. Start and fin- into the surrounding areas. Elevation gain is first family triathlon vacation! The Youth Tri Parkway to benefit The Autism Council of longer heading out to the ocean with scenic ish at Canyon View Medical Plaza., Morgan about 1,800 feet. Ride is limited to 150 riders., will be held August 7, Friday evening, and Utah. Utah Cultural Celebration Center in views and great climbing! All routes will be Taylor, 800-621-0926, 970-256-6222, web- Kathleen Davis, 505-795-3286, 408-499-0775, the Adult Rush Tri will be held on Saturday the WVC. 1355 West 3100 South West Valley City, fully supported with SAG and fun rest stops [email protected], yourcommunityhospital. [email protected], santafegourmetclassic. 8th. An after party will be held Saturday after UT, 70, 55, 40, 30, 25, and 10 mile options., along the way., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, com/Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm com the Rush at Wakeside Lake. , Bob Yeatman, Chris Jensen, 801-563-7670, 801-940-1447, 208-359-3020, 208-716-1349, boby@rexburg. 818-888-7091, [email protected], August 29, 2015 — Cruisin Magic Valley, Twin October 3, 2015 — ICON Tour of the Moon, [email protected], parkway- Honor Ride , 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, honor- org, rushtriathlon.com, rexburg.org pedal.com Falls, ID, A 12, 30, 50, or 100 mile bicycle ride Grand Junction, CO, The Tour of the Moon [email protected], ride2recovery. for all levels. There is a family friendly 12 mile was made famous in the 1980s Coors Classic August 8, 2015 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah September 25-26, 2015 — Bike the Bear com route that takes you out to Meander Point. and later in the cycling movie American Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy everything Century, Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 miles. August 2, 2015 — NAMI Billings Annual Bike The 30 mile route heads out west, north of Flyers. Today it continues to be considered from the wildlife and boardwalks on the Begins at Parking Lot behind church in Ride, Billings, MT, Our 12th annual NAMI Filer, through farm country. All of the routes one of the premier recreational road rides river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area Garden City, UT. Support the Trapper Trails Billings Bike Ride will start and end at are on rural paved roads in Southern Idaho. in the western United States. The breath- at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop Council, BSA with a ride around the sce- ZooMontana. The ride raises money and The ride is fully supported with a bbq and taking high desert scenery and beautiful of the towns of Francis and Woodland., Dan nic Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border., awareness for those affected by mental ill- ice cream at the finish line. Goody bags roads make this an epic day of cycling., Aamodt, 801-635-8966, 385-228-3454, info@ Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, jeborn@bsamail. ness. Five routes are available, ranging from & finisher medals for the 30, 50 & 100 mile Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635- triutah.com, triutah.com org, Nelson Palmer, [email protected], a 62.1 mile loop for the cycling enthusiast to routes. Finisher ribbon for the 12 mile route., 2815, [email protected], Scott Marte Green, 801-479-5460, johnm.green@ Denise Alexander, [email protected], Olmsted, [email protected], August 8, 2015 — Escape from Black Ridge a 1 mile loop for children. The event is great Sprint Triathlon, RACE TRI , Herriman, UT, scouting.org, trappertrails.org for all skill levels, however just keep in mind mavtec.org/race/cruisin-magic-valley/ tourofthemoon.com, emgcolorado.com/ wordpress/?page_id=10 Fast and fun! There are two transition areas, October 10, 2015 — Legacy Fall Flat 100 there is no official timing. , Kaitlyn Cochran, September 6-25, 2015 — Santa Fe Trail Bicycle with T1 at the reservoir and T2 at nearby SuperSeries , BCC SuperSeries, Centerville, 406-256-2001, [email protected], nami- Trek, Santa Fe, NM, 20th Year. Camping October 3, 2015 — Gila Monster Gran Fondo, Butterfield Park. Athletes will swim 500 yards UT, Free self-supported event. Start Foxboro billings.org/bikeride2014/ Trip. Ride all or part of the Santa Fe Trail Silver City, NM, With four distances to choose in the reservoir then ride a 14 mile clockwise Park NSL, flattest 100 ever 4 trips up and back August 8, 2015 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, (approx. 1100 miles) on paved public roads from, everyone can find their challenge. loop down around Herriman City and into on the Legacy Parkway bike path. Food at Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. only. All gear carried by truck. After the first Gran Fondo 103 miles, Gough Park, Silver Butterfield Park to begin their 5K run loop Farmington Station. Shorter leg options of Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked four days, riders can leave the group at City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 70 miles, Gough along the footpaths and return to Butterfield 25 and 30 miles for one or two trips up and rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to any place along the route., Willard Chilcott, Park, Silver City 8:00am. Micro Fondo 50 miles, Park for the finish. The race is capped at back., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcap- rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit 505-982-1282, [email protected], Hi-Spot, HWY 152 8:30am. Nano Fondo 32 400 athletes., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, [email protected], Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 8:30am. , 801-358-1411, [email protected], racetri.com [email protected], bccutah.org Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443 , bikefunsafe@ Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@ September 12, 2015 — Cascade Lake Gravel August 8, 2015 — XTERRA Snow Mountain theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.org/ gmail.com, taossportsalliance.com, touroft- October 17, 2015 — SoJo Marathon Bike Tour, Grinder, Cascade, ID, This event is a long- hegila.com Ranch, XTERRA America Tour, Columbine, South Jordan, UT, Lead out hundreds of Century.htm distance bike ride starting in Cascade, Idaho CO, A cold and grassy adventure swim of runners at the SoJo Marathon and ride August 8, 2015 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, and continuing over U.S. Forest Service roads October 3, 2015 — Las Vegas Century’s Pedal 1000m, followed by a classic 13.5 mile moun- from through the west side of the Salt Lake MT, Fully supported 83 mile bike ride which through the Boise and Payette National to the Medal, Las Vegas, NV, Benefits Special tain bike, and finally a challenging 4 mile Valley to South Jordan. Medals/shirts and tours the breathtaking shoreline of Lake Forests. The route traverses through the Olympics of Nevada, Pancreatic Cancer run that follows the first 4 miles of the bike post-ride festivities for finishers! Start 7:15 a.m., Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a Blues Festival beautiful mountain range just west of Lake Action Network and the Southern Nevada course. The finish is arguably the most scenic W Thomas, [email protected], Matt Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Rescue., Cascade. 35, 57, or 76 mile options. Sag Bicycle Coalition. The ride is fully supported in all of XTERRA at the beautiful Columbine Dodge, 801-253-5236, [email protected]. Dejon Raines, 406-291-3635, dejonraines@ wagon will pick up any riders still on the and the route is designed to take you around Point. Bike and run courses will be on the gov, SoJoMarathon.com hotmail.com, letourdekoocanusa.com course at 5:00pm., Mike Cooley, 208-343- the fabulous Las Vegas valley. Distance single track, double track and no track trails 3782, [email protected], 4sum- options: Century, Metric Century, and 25 of the southwest side of Snow Mountain October 24, 2015 — Fall Tour de St. George, August 8-15, 2015 — Idaho Bicycle Ride, mitchallenge.com, gcorsaevents.com mile., Renae Egan-Williams, 702-932-1560, Ranch. A big ole’ party at the finish with St. George, UT, Ride around southern Utah Blackfoot, ID, Weeklong fully-supported tour [email protected], northlasvegascentury.org food, drinks, and great prizes., Paul Karlsson, and see some of the most scenic views as exploring the beauty of the Snake River, September 12, 2015 — Tahoe Sierra Century, 303-960-8129, [email protected], dig- you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock Swan Valley, Jackson, WY and Lava Hot Squaw Valley, CA, 30-60-100 mile routes October 10, 2015 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, deepsports.com State Park as well as all the beautiful colors Springs, ID on two wheels., Sanna Phinney, with 3000-7200 vertical gain. Great support Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climb- throughout this 35, 70, or 100 mile ride., Ryan 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicy- and spectacular views from Squaw Valley ing, three States - Nevada, Arizona, Utah, August 8, 2015 — Varsity Tri, Ogden, UT, Super Gurr, 435-674-3185, [email protected], cleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org Ski Resort, to Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and all in one spectacular day of cycling. Fully Sprint Triathlon at Weber State University. Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ over Donner Summit., Nancy Lancaster, rid- supported / Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, Aimed at Varsity Boy Scouts to finish their tri- spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com August 15-22, 2015 — Ride Idaho, Couer [email protected], Sue Rae 818-889-2453, [email protected], athlon pin, but open to anyone., Jon Hansen, d’Alene, ID, 7-Day fully supported with show- Irelan, [email protected], tristatesgranfondo.com 801-657-1845, [email protected], varsitytri. November 28, 2015 — Saturday Fatter-day ers, beer garden, entertainment, Tent and tahoesierracentury.com com Ride, Saratoga Springs, UT, 7th annual ride to Porter Service available.Coeur d’Alene, October 10, 2015 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme benefit the Utah Food Bank. Burn off a bit of Kellogg, Wallace, Noxon & Troy Montana, September 12, 2015 — Idaho Poker Ride, Boise, Nevada 100, Kershaw-Ryan State Park, NV, August 8, 2015 — DCC Sprint Triathlon, Draper, turkey and pie calories. Bring a donation for Sandpoint. Trail of the Coeur d’Alene, and ID, A Benefit Ride for: Simply Cats Adoption Road bike starting at Kershaw-Tyan and UT, Draper Coordinating Council Sprint the Food Bank as your entrance fee., Dan Hiawatha Trail option., Earl Grief, 208-890- Center Canyon County Animal Shelter. Start takes peddlers through the towns of Caliente Triathlon, Jennifer Koplin, jenniferkoplin2013@ Burton, 801-653-2039, [email protected], 4434, 208-830-9564, [email protected], at MWI Veterinary Supply 3041 W Pasadena and Pioche, and through three other state gmail.com, drapersports.com epicbiking.com rideidaho.org Dr. in Boise, Robyn Farber-Knoelk, 208-871- parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and 0951, [email protected], idahopoker- Spring Valley and back to Kershaw-Ryan August 8, 2015 — Escape from Black Ridge April 23, 2016 — Front Runner Metric Century August 15-16, 2015 — Bike MS Wyoming, Bike ride4pawsandclaws.org, pedalforpawsand- State Park. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and Olympic Triathlon, RACE TRI , Herriman, UT, Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, Point to point metric MS, Sundance, WY, Ride through the rolling claws.org 40 mile options., Dawn Andone, 775-728- Olympic distance course. There are 2 transi- century bicycle ride from Salt Lake City’s hills surrounding grasslands and ponderosa 4460, [email protected], tion areas, with T1 at the reservoir and T2 at Intermodal Hub to Ogden. Return to Salt forest at the foot of the Black Hills., Alexis September 13, 2015 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike Jonathan Brunes, 775-726-3564, kershaw@ nearby Butterfield Park. The race is capped Lake City via the UTA FrontRunner train Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis.bradley@nmss. Big Blue , Lake Tahoe, NV, 13th Annual lcturbonet.com, lincolncountynevada.com/ at 400 athletes., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, service. Your bicycle will be transported via org, bikemswyoming.org ride around Lake Tahoe’s Shoreline with exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/ 801-358-1411, [email protected], racetri.com private truck to SLC., Matt Storms, 801-448- the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 6061, [email protected], frontrun- August 15, 2015 — Four Peaks Gran Fondo, fully supported with rest stops, tech support October 17, 2015 — Goldilocks Vegas, August 15, 2015 — Saratoga Springs Tri, nercentury.com Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: and SAG. 72 miles, 4300ft vertical gain. Boat Goldilocks Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, The Saratoga Springs, UT, USAT sactioned Sprint 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4 cruise and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 800- only women exclusive ride event in Nevada. Tri, 600 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile peaks of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout 565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest. Cyclists can choose from a 30, 60, or 100 run, held at the Saratoga Springs Marina at Regional Road Touring Mountain, Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill com, bikethewest.com mile ride all featuring downhill, flat, and Pelican Bay, 200 E Harbor Parkway., Jared climb portions are timed with timing chips. rolling terrain. Hand-crafted necklaces are Mason, 801-471-0464, splash@saratogas- August 1, 2015 — Sawtooth Century Tour, Sun Downhill portions are not timed. Cumulative September 18-20, 2015 — Oregon Gravel awarded to finishers, as well as a high-quality pringstri.com, Jared Mason, 801-310-0609, Valley, ID, Benefit for the Wood River Bicycle climb times will be combined to determine Adventure, Philomath, OR, Participate in our custom technical shirt, absolutely free race [email protected], saratogaspringstri. Coalition. Road bike tour from Ketchum to rank., Kaylee Pooley, 208-232-8996, barriesski- 3-day fully supported tour exploring mini- photos, exceptional ‘Papa an Mama’ bear com Alturas Lake and back. 50 or 100 mile tour [email protected], 4PGF.com mally traveled roads where the surface may course support, and delicious food. , Dani options. Aid stations along the way., Brett differ from various shades of asphalt to hard- August 15, 2015 — Snowbird Adventure Race, Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride. Snowbird, UT, Multi-sport endurance event Stevenson, 208-720-8336, wrbc.brett@gmail. August 22, 2015 — Pedal For Patients, Fruitland, packed gravel in the Oregon Coast Range., com, goldilocksride.com/events/glv com, woodriverbike.org ID, The ride starts and ends at Saint Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, featuring mountain biking, running/trek- Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, [email protected], bicycleridesnw.org November 7, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor king, a Tyrolean traverse, and navigation. August 1, 2015 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora- Idaho. 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Vegas, NV, Snowbird AR will cover approximately 10-15 Angel Fire, Taos, NM, 7:00 am start. 105 , sag wagons will be provided along with September 19, 2015 — West Yellowstone Old Starts and rides down Las Vegas Boulevard miles for the short course and 30 miles for the 84, or 46 miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful plenty of food. 100, 68, 40, or 20 mile ride Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, with a full escort down the strip! 2 routes will Sprint course., Scott Browning, 801-867-5039, scenery. Ride for fun, ride for time; all riders options. Avid racers and family friendly., Ken MT, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and be available with the longer heading out [email protected], graffitiracing.com back, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot pots, supported ride., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, director@rendezvousski- trails.com, Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, tour@ cycleyellowstone.com, cycleyellowstone. com September 19, 2015 — Tour de Vineyards, Palisade, CO, Come join Bacchus and the rest of his merry revelers by joining this 25-mile ride through Colorado’s Wine Country just prior to the Colorado Mountain Winefest., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, [email protected], tourdevine- yards.com September 19, 2015 — Royal Gorge Century, Canon City, CO, 100 mile, 62.5 mile, and 50 k Bike rides and community beer festival, Gordon Eckstrom, director@bikesandbrews. org, bikesandbrews.org September 20, 2015 — Edible Pedal 100, Carson, NV, 10 mile, 50 mile and Nevada 150K ride options, Start: Bowers Mansion Regional Park, Washoe Valley, NV. Challenging course, fully equipped ride stops, SAG, water bottle, maps, post ride BBQ, priceless views, cama- raderie and an unbeatable sense of accom- plishment., Kerry Crawford, 775-393-9158, [email protected], ediblepedal100. org September 20, 2015 — Fruitful Fields: Ride the Landscape of Local Food, Boise, ID, Metric century ride through Canyon County. Riders will be treated to tastings of local food and wine, water, rest stops, medical sup- port, SAG wagon support, and a postride luncheon. Each rider will also take home a “swag bag” of local produce grown in the Treasure Valley., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, [email protected], treasureval- leyfoodcoalition.org, gcorsaevents.com September 26, 2015 — Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 12th annual, From the high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend past hillsides of quaking aspens along a route that passes through millions of years of geologic record, ultimately finding themselves at the base of striated sand- stone cliffs reaching up to 1,000 feet over- head. Benefits the Just for Kids Foundation. , Cindy Fusting, 970.729.1372, m2dbikeride@ gmail.com, Victoria Lovely, 773-590-6499, 26 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

September 19, 2015 — Bear It All Off Road October 3-4, 2015 — Crosstoberfest IV November 7, 2015 — WWCX Series Finale – Triathlon Training Quick Tip : Brick Workouts Triathlon, Bear Creek Lake Park, CO, Sandpoint, Wild West Cross Series, Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene, Wild West Cross Series, Coeur Beginner friendly off-road triathlon, capped ID, Saturday’s course will be open and d’Alene, ID, Wayne Pignolet, wapignolet@ at 250 athletes. Veteran and beginner triath- fast. Sunday is called the Turnimator. So gmail.com, wildwestcxseries.com letes will enjoy an off-road delight inside Bear far 75 turns, shorter and more technical., If you’re looking to improve your running off the bike be sure and Creek Lake Park. After swimming with Red Wayne Pignolet, [email protected], November 14-15, 2015 — Turkey Cross, Waffle Rocks Ampitheater in the background, enjoy wildwestcxseries.com, facebook.com/ Cross Series (IWCX, Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle Sports Complex; supports a different incorporate brick workouts into your training. A brick workout is where biking and running on non-technical single SandpointCyclocross you go from one activity immediately into the next. Generally a cycling and double track trails. , Lance Panigutti, charitable benefactor each weekend so [email protected], withoutlimits.co October 4, 2015 — Orchard Treads UTA#2, UTA come on out and enjoy the dirt, grass and Series, Palisade, CO, Bring your cyclocross pavement as well as beer from Payette workout immediately into a run is ideal. Be careful not to add too many September 20, 2015 — Bobcat Triathlon, bike, fat bike, or running shoes for your Brewing and waffles from Bob’s Red Mill., “brick” workouts into your training as to compromise the effectiveness of Bozeman, MT, Sprint distance with a 1000 choice of fun on urban terrains in the Grand Brian Price, 208-908-5421, brianp@catapult3. yard pool swim at the Montana State Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracing- com, idahowafflecross.com, eaglebikepark. each discipline. Once a week during race season is ample. A simple exam- University, 20 k bike, 5 k run., Julie Zickovich, [email protected], madracingcolorado. org 406-581-2191, [email protected], bob- com ple of a brick workout would be: cycling 25 miles followed by a 3 mile cattriathlon.com November 14, 2015 — SICX #3 Mallard Park, October 10, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Mallard run. I generally I like my athletes to set the pace that they want to run in a October 4, 2015 — Nevada Silverman 70.3 Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, Park, ID, Orchard Avenue intersection 10th, Ironman, Henderson, NV, 70.3 distance, Fort Buenaventura, 2450 A Avenue, Marek Caldwell, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- race the first half-mile off the bike. It’s good to get the body accustomed Frank Lowery, 702-914-7852, 303-444-4316, Shon, 801-209-2479, [email protected], 720-3019, [email protected], [email protected], ironman.com/ Utah Cyclocross Series , [email protected], Jared Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@ to changing disciplines rapidly and will improve your race experience. triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/sil- utahbikeracing.com gmail.com, cxidaho.com verman.aspx Happy training! October 10-11, 2015 — Moose Cross, Wild West November 14, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross October 10, 2015 — Huntsman World Senior Cross Series, Victor, ID, Two-day cross festival, Series Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Draper, Coach Lora Games Triathlon, St. George, UT, Triathlon. post race gathering, host housing available. UT, Draper Cycle Park, Marek Shon, 801- Must be 50 years or older. 450 Meter Outdoor Fundraiser for Victor Velo, David Bergart, 209-2479, [email protected], Utah Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. It’s the best little tri- 307-690-4373, [email protected], Cyclocross Series , [email protected], athlon in the world., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, moosecross.com, wildwestcxseries.com utahbikeracing.com About the coach: Lora Erickson aka Blonde Runner is an experienced [email protected], seniorgames.net USA Triathlon run & swim certified coach and athlete with over 30 years October 16-17, 2015 — Crosstoberfest, Hailey, November 14, 2015 — Bengal Cross, Pocatello, October 10-11, 2015 — Adventure Xstream ID, Free Friday Time trial with prizes to seed ID, 10 am at Bartz Field at Idaho State of experience. To learn more visit BlondeRunner.com Moab Finale 30 hr, AXS Series, Moab, UT, for Saturday race; family friendly event in University, Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, joy- Solo racers and teams will , trek, rap- city park; Beer Festival, at Old Cutter’s Park [email protected], isu.edu/outdoor/pdf/ -Lora Erickson pel, and mountain bike through the Moab in Hailey., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@ bengal%20cross%20flyer.pdf Canyon Country, 30 hours of multisport rac- powerhouseidaho.com, crosstoberfestidaho. November 15, 2015 — SICX #4 Mallard Park, ing., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2015@ com, powerhouseidaho.com gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Mallard August 15, 2015 — TriathaMom, Riverton, UT, August 29, 2015 — Race on the Rock, Rock Park, ID, Orchard Avenue intersection 10th, October 17, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series Women only triathlon at the Riverton Country Springs, WY, Race along the base of White October 24, 2015 — Powell 3 Triathlon Caldwell, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, and Mountain and through portions of this min- Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Herriman, UT, 720-3019, [email protected], Challenge, Page, AZ, USAT Sprint and Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. 5k run. Carnival style cheering section pro- ing town. Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic Olympic Distance at Wahweep Marina, Jared Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@ vided for families of participants., Cody Ford, Distance options., Traci Ciepiela, 307-922- com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@ gmail.com, cxidaho.com Lake Powell. Starts at 9:00am Utah time, or gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com 801-558-2503, [email protected], Dani 1840, [email protected], raceon- 8:00am Arizona time. , Joe Coles, 801-335- Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride. therock.weebly.com November 21, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series 4940, [email protected], powell3.com, October 17-18, 2015 — Waffle Cross, Waffle Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, com, gotriathamom.com onhillevents.com September 7, 2015 — Youth and Family Cross Series (IWCX), Boise, ID, Held at the Weber County Fairgrounds, 100 North 1200 August 15-16, 2015 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, Triathlon, Murray, UT, Super Sprint Triathlon for October 24, 2015 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, Eagle Sports Complex; supports a different West, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, Course all ages. Distances vary by age. Please go to BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, charitable benefactor each weekend so [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series Distance: Full Course: 2X 750 meter swim the event website for more information., Jo Point-to-point race begins in Lake Mead come on out and enjoy the dirt, grass and , [email protected], utahbikeracing.com laps with a 50 meter beach run, 22 mile Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ National Recreation Area and ends in pavement as well as beer from Payette bike, 6 mile run. Bike Tunnel Creek, and then Brewing and waffles from Bob’s Red Mill., November 21, 2015 — Salty Treads UTA#5, UTA agegroupsports.com, greatbasincoaching. Boulder City, with Sprint, Olympic, and Half Series, Fruita, CO, Bring your cyclocross bike, onto the Flume Trail, which overlooks Lake com Courses; costumes welcome!, Craig Towler, Brian Price, 208-908-5421, brianp@catapult3. Tahoe to the Tahoe Rim Trail. Both the Short com, idahowafflecross.com, eaglebikepark. fat bike, or running shoes for your choice of 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle fun on urban terrains in the Grand Valley!, and Long course complete the 22 mile bike, September 7, 2015 — South Davis Labor Day Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com/ org Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracingcolo- approximately 4000 feet of climbing. The trail pumpkinman October 17-18, 2015 — Bozeman Cross running course is relatively flat, fast and sce- UT, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12 mi; Run 3.35 mi, relay: [email protected], madracingcolorado.com Split the Sprint between 2-3 racers,Novice: November 7, 2015 — Telos Turkey Triathlon Weekend, Wild West Cross Series, Bozeman, nic, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@big- MT, Wayne Pignolet, wapignolet@gmail. November 28, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series blueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.4 mi; Run 1.5 miBeginner & 5K, T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Splash dis- com, wildwestcxseries.com Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Salt Lake City, bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. Tri Clinic/ Group Ride (optional): Saturday, tance triathlon which includes a 5K Run, UT, Wheeler Farm, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, com/event/xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet. August 29 @ 8:00am (free to registered 12 Mile Bike, and 350 Meter Swim in that October 17-18, 2015 — US Open of Cyclocross, [email protected], Utah Cyclocross com participants), Start: 8:00am, Awards: 10:30 order. Located at the Orem Rec Center., Boulder, CO, Lance Panigutti, lance@with- Series , [email protected], utahbikerac- amLocation: South Davis Recreation Center; Shaun Christian, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, outlimits.co, withoutlimits.co ing.com August 15, 2015 — Polson Triathlon, Polson, MT, 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@ [email protected], Nicholle , nicholle@ Olympic Distance Triathlon. 1.5 km, two-lap southdavisrecreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801- t3triathlon.com, t3triathlon.com October 18, 2015 — Gas-X State Championship December 5, 2015 — Kringle Cross, Waffle triangular swim in Flathead Lake. 40km bike, 298-6220, [email protected], Cyclocross, Bozeman, MT, Lisa Speegle, 406- Cross Series (IWCX), Boise, ID, Held at the loop course through the valley southwest of southdavisrecreation.com, labordaytri.com 995-2313, [email protected], gallati- Eagle Sports Complex; supports a different Polson. 10km run single loop course through Cyclocross nalpinesports.com charitable benefactor each weekend so scenic Polson., Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, September 11-12, 2015 — Ogden Valley come on out and enjoy the dirt, grass and 406-883-9264, seeleyspeedwagon@gmail. Triathlon/Utah State Championships, TriUtah P-Town Cross — 3B Yoga Mid-Week Cyclocross October 24, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series pavement as well as beer from Payette com, polsontriathlon.com Points Series, Huntsville, UT, This is the culmina- Series. , Provo, UT, Tuesday Evening CX Series. Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, Brewing and waffles from Bob’s Red Mill., tion of all your hard work for the 2015 season! 9 rounds. All categories of racing including Weber County Fairgrounds, 100 North 1200 Brian Price, 208-908-5421, brianp@catapult3. August 22, 2015 — Vikingman, Heyburn, ID, Huntsville BBQ Company, serious awards a First Timer race. Start at 5:45 pm. Kids race West, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- Downstream Snake River Swim, Loop Bike com, idahowafflecross.com, eaglebikepark. and prizes, festival, and the crowning of free. Weekly raffle prizes. Starts Sept. 1, 2015, [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series org Course, flat and fast run - lots of opportunities the Utah State age group champions. Kids, Joe Johnson, 949-412-0587, joe@bikereligion. , [email protected], utahbikeracing.com for your fans to cheer you on! 1/2, Olympic, Sprint, Olympic and Long distances., Dan com, Kerry Thurgood, 801-623-9152, kerry@ December 5, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series and Sprint distance triathlons, Duathlon, October 24, 2015 — SICX #1 Sandy Point Aamodt, 801-635-8966, 385-228-3454, info@ sbrutah.com, 3byoga.com, facebook.com/ Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Draper, Aquabike and a Half Marathon., Alan , Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, triutah.com, triutah.com weeklycrossseries UT, Draper Cycle Park, Marek Shon, 801- Fluckiger, 208-431-2232, [email protected], ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, 209-2479, [email protected], Utah vikingman.org September 12-19, 2015 — Bear Lake Brawl Southern Utah Cyclocross Series — St. George, Boise, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- Cyclocross Series , [email protected], UT, Races on Saturdays, November to 3019, [email protected], Jared August 22, 2015 — Utah Half Triathlon, RACE Triathlon, Gold Medal Racing Championship, utahbikeracing.com Laketown, UT, Event is on two dates. 9/12 is January. 2015 dates: 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@gmail. TRI , Provo, UT, Longest multisport race on 12/12, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, com, cxidaho.com December 5, 2015 — Rocky Mountain the Wasatch Front 70.3 miles: 1.2 mile swim, the Half/Long 70+ and 9/13 is the Sprint and Olympic event., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], southernutahcy- Cyclocross Championships, Longmont, CO, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run triathlon. Part clocross.com October 24, 2015 — Creepy Treads UTA#3, Colorado welcomes the best from Utah, of the Toughman series., Aaron Shamy, 801- [email protected], bearlakebrawl.com, UTA Series, Grand Junction, CO, Bring your onhillevents.com Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, and New 518-4541, 801-358-1411, [email protected], September 2-October 28, 2015 — Team cyclocross bike, fat bike, or running shoes Mexico to battle it out for the title of Regional racetri.com, toughmantri.com September 12, 2015 — Camp Yuba Sprint Rockford Cyclocross series, Bozeman, MT, for your choice of fun on urban terrains in Champion. Held at Sandstone Park, the bat- Triathlon, RACE TRI, Yuba State Park, UT, Scott Urban, [email protected], rock- the Grand Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, tle ground consists of tight grass, fast flowing August 22-23, 2015 — XTERRA Wild Ride fordcycling.com/cx-series [email protected], madrac- pavement, sidewalk transitions, run ups, and Mountain Triathlon (American Tour Points), These Sprint and olympic triathlons are all about indian summers, camping, and good September 2-October 7, 2015 — Back 2 ingcolorado.com even more grass to showcase those off cam- XTERRA America / Wild Rockies Series, ber technical skills. The Championships are McCall, ID, Ponderosa State Park at Payette ol’ fashion swimming, biking, and running. Basics Cyclocross Series, Golden, CO, Lee October 24-25, 2015 — Rolling Thunder All of the campsites in the state park will be Waldman, 720-313-5312, lwaldman3@gmail. Cyclocross, Wild West Cross Series, Missoula, open to racers from across the region. 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Winners of reserved for triathletes and their families., com, feedbacksports.com MT, Wayne Pignolet, wapignolet@gmail. and a 6.2-mile trail run, mass start at 9 am in each category receive a Rocky Mountain the Park and the finish line festivities begin at Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, com, wildwestcxseries.com, montanacyclo- [email protected], racetri.com September 5, 2015 — Powder Mountain Cyclocross Champion jersey., Brook Watts, noon with the racer feed and music., Darren Cyclocross Clinic, Eden, UT, Preseason cyclo- cross.blogspot.com 303-684-9170, [email protected], Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@ September 12, 2015 — I Can Triathlon, Sandy, cross skills clinic, 10-2., Amanda Ballenger, withoutlimits.co/#!rocky-mountain-cross- yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com, xterra- October 25, 2015 — SICX #2 Sandy Point UT, Alta Canyon Sports Center, 9565 S. 801-920-4101, [email protected], , Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, championships/c1kjf planet.com Highland Drive - 400m swim, 9 mile bike and September 13, 2015 — Match-It Treads UTA#1, ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, December 12, 2015 — SICX #5 Sandy Point , August 22, 2015 — XTERRA Buffalo Creek, 5K run., Lois Spillion, 801-568-4602, lspillion@ Boise, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- sandy.utah.gov, sandy.utah.gov/govern- UTA Series, Grand Junction, CO, Bring your Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, ID, XTERRA America Tour, Bailey, CO, The cyclocross bike, fat bike, or running shoes 3019, [email protected], Jared Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, XTERRA Buffalo Creek Triathlon features a ment/parks-and-recreation/alta-canyon- Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@gmail. sports-center.html for your choice of fun on urban terrains in Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@ 1500m Swim, 22 mile mountain bike, and 5m the Grand Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, com, cxidaho.com brokenspokecycling.org, Jared Rammell, run, Lance Panigutti, [email protected], September 12, 2015 — Adventure Xstream [email protected], madrac- 303-819-0054, [email protected], cxidaho. withoutlimits.co October 31, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series Glenwood Springs, AXS Series, Glenwood ingcolorado.com Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Salt Lake com August 22, 2015 — The Toughman Utah Half Springs, CO, Solo, 2 person and 4 Person September 16, 2015 — CrossVegas Cyclocross City, UT, Big Cottonwood Sports Complex, Teams will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain December 12, 2015 — Merry Treadmas UTA#6, Long Course Triathlon 70.3, RACE TRI , Race, Las Vegas, NV, The biggest cross Halloween Cross, Halloween Costume UTA Series, Grand Junction, CO, Bring your Herriman, UT, Long course tri - 1.2 mile swim, bike., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2015@ race in the USA featuring UCI World Cup Contest Parade right after Kiddie Cross, gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com cyclocross bike, fat bike, or running shoes 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. If you are a Pro Cyclocross Race Elite Men and Women, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. for your choice of fun on urban terrains in seasoned triathlete, put this into your sched- September 12, 2015 — Kokopelli Triathlon, Wheelers and Dealers Industry Race and com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@ the Grand Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, ule and experience an amazing event, or if BBSC Red Rock Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, USA Cycling Categories at Desert Breeze gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com [email protected], madrac- you are looking to jump up from sprint and Sand Hollow State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, Soccer Complex during Interbike. Held in ingcolorado.com olympic distances, this is your graduation November 7, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series and Kids’ distances., Craig Towler, 318- the evening under the lights! This is the first Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Kaysville, UT, present., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801- World Cup to be held in the US!, Brook Watts, December 13, 2015 — SICX #6 Sandy Point , 518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, Barnes Park, 950 W, 200 N., Marek Shon, Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, ID, 358-1411, [email protected], racetri.com [email protected], bbsctri.com 303-684-9170, [email protected], crossvegas.com 801-209-2479, [email protected], Utah Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, August 22-23, 2015 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, September 19-20, 2015 — XTERRA USA National Cyclocross Series , [email protected], Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@ Tahoma, CA, Planet Earth’s most beauti- Championship- XTERRA Utah, XTERRA September 26, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series utahbikeracing.com brokenspokecycling.org, Jared Rammell, ful triathlon! Sprint, Olympic, Half, Duathlon, Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Salt Lake City, America Tour, Ogden, UT, XTERRA Utah, two November 7, 2015 — Corny Treads UTA#4, 303-819-0054, [email protected], cxidaho. Aquabike, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, distance options: 750m / 19K mountain bike UT, Big Cottonwood Sports Complex, Marek com [email protected], Kiley McInroy, UTA Series, Grand Junction, CO, Bring your / 5K trail and 1.5k swim/ 30k mountain bike/ Shon, 801-209-2479, [email protected], [email protected], bigbluead- cyclocross bike, fat bike, or running shoes January 6-10, 2016 — USA Cycling Cyclocross 10k trail run; XTERRA USA Championships Utah Cyclocross Series , [email protected], venture.com utahbikeracing.com for your choice of fun on urban terrains in National Championships, Asheville, NC, Elite (invite-only): 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike the Grand Valley!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, and amateur cyclocross national champi- August 29, 2015 — Tiger Trout Triathlon , Price, / 10k trail run., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, October 2-3, 2015 — Eagle Island Cyclocross [email protected], madrac- onships, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ UT, USAT Sanctioned triathlon at Scofield [email protected], xterraplanet.com, Series, Eagle Island State Park, ID, Come out ingcolorado.com usacycling.org, usacycling.org/cx/ Reservoir with Olympic and Sprint distances., xterrautah.com and enjoy the area’s best cross venue! Eagle Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents. Island State Park. Eight miles west of Boise. com, tigertrouttri, onhillevents.com September 19, 2015 — Las Vegas Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, Take US 20/26 to Linder Road and follow the August 29, 2015 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, NV, 18th Annual, now produced by BBSC signs. 12th Annual, benefits Idaho Humane Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag Endurance Sports at the largest reservoir in Society, Brad Streeter, 208-866-3384, brad. [email protected], idahocyclocross.com/ and all for a good cause! Includes olympic, the United States, Lake Mead., Craig Towler, eagleisland.html sprint, duathlon, and 5k., Craig Towler, 318- 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle 518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com, October 3, 2015 — Utah Cyclocross Series Race, [email protected], yourcausesports.org bbsctri.com/#!las-vegas-triathlon/c5j6 Utah Cyclocross Series, Draper, UT, Draper Cycle Park, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , [email protected], utahbikeracing.com

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Road Cycling A Grand Ride at the Cache Gran Fondo

Above: Nick Ward headed up Weston Canyon during the 2015 Cache Gran Fondo. Photo by David Ward

have used some really substantive in Mendon so we could ride to the food, but there was only some fruit finish together. Our leader Ace, who and salty snack foods. The water had become rather infamous for his in the coolers was obviously (from “we’re almost there” refrain long the taste) hose water. Also, I was before each stop, led us on in to the forewarned about this long slog from finish. There, in addition to handing Malad to Riverside, so I really tanked each of us a sizeable medal for com- up on fluids in Malad and filled both pleting the Gran Fondo along with water bottles. Had it been a hotter a free tube, we were given a meal day, and for the unwary, this is a ticket that we could redeem at 1 of 3 long distance at this stage of the ride food tents set up by local restaurants. without at least a fluid stop. Each offered an excellent post-ride Above: Jyl and Ace Call ride by the Deep Creek Reservoir in the 2015 Cache Gran Fondo, their first century ride. From here, we took the rather menu and meal. Photo by David Ward busy road from Riverside east to We had a great time doing this Cache Valley. Thankfully, it is a four ride. My fellow teammates are some lane road with a good shoulder all of my favorite people, both because Creek reservoir, over the top of the after we left Malad. We suddenly the way so, although there is a lot and beside the fact they are relatives. By David Ward pass, down the other side to where came up a two mile section of newly of traffic, there is plenty of room to It was a great route, even for those we crossed over I-15 and followed chip sealed road, with the excess ride. This is a rolling climb up from who do not claim Southern Idaho or The Cache Valley Gran Fondo the frontage road for several miles as gravel not having yet been cleaned Riverside till the descent in to Cache Northern Utah as home or for their is a bike ride designed for a person we headed back south to Malad. off. I felt rather like the Tour de Valley. But at least we no longer had roots. I felt it was well-organized and, born and raised in Southern Idaho, This was the more fun part of the France riders who, just a couple of a headwind . . . till we made the turn as always, appreciated the efforts of which I am. While I am now a thor- ride for several reasons. It was early days before, had to contend with the to head for the final food stop in the organizers, volunteers and spon- oughly urbanized resident of Salt morning, which is always a refresh- infamous cobbles of northern France. Mendon. Then, we again battled that sors. And except for the gripe about Lake, riding these roads brought back ing time to ride. It was a varied route, Taking a cue from them, Nick and old south wind for several miles to the Riverside stop and the lack of a the sweet nostalgia of the paths I including flatlands, rolling hills and I just poured it on, pounding our that food stop. stop between Malad and Riverside, wandered while growing up in a some relatively steep climbs. It was way over the gravel till it thankfully This final stop, though only about it was well-supplied and supported. small farming community outside of on this section, on the downside ended. 10 miles from the finish, is well- And Jyl and Nick successfully Pocatello. of Weston Canyon, that I saw six Then, we began to pick up a head placed. Again, as at all the other completed their first 100+ ride. I joined with my brother Nick, vultures circling over head, but not, wind which dogged us for the next 25 stops, the staff were great, even fill- While Nick then said this was now another Southern Idaho ex-patriot, so far as I could see, awaiting the miles to Riverside. It was particularly ing our water bottles for us. I was checked off on his bucket list, I told and my niece, Jyl, her husband, Ace, demise of a passing cyclist. Finally, brutal the final 10 miles to the next most grateful for the cold ice water him to just wait a few days and he and Angela, a heretofore unknown this was the first half of this 104 mile food stop. I have to be honest and and the can of Rockstar. These pro- would be considering when he would extended family cousin, all current ride. As a friend told Nick, the first say that this feed was disappointing. pelled me to the finish in Logan, and do his next century ride. It gets in Pocatello residents. For Nick and Jyl, 75 miles of a century are easy, it’s the The people were very friendly and gave me a good kick for sprinting the your blood, and the Cache Gran this would be their very first century last 25 miles that hurt. helpful, but the pickings were slim last few yards to the finish. Fondo is an excellent ride for satisfy- rides. In our case, the hurt began shortly and not the best. At this point, I could Our clan regrouped at the stop ing that craving. Beginning in Logan, the route takes you 20 miles through west- ern Cache Valley to the first food stop in Trenton, just south of the Idaho border. From there, we con- tinued the next 30 miles to ride through the refreshing and rolling farms and ranches of Northern Utah and Southern Idaho till we reached Malad. The section between Weston and Malad included some decent though not leg-breaking climbs up Weston Canyon and along the Deep

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Event Preview Utah Bike Industry Million Miles at Miller Set for September 19, 2015 PressCamp Gets Media from Boys & Girls clubs and wom- ens shelters to literacy programs and Intimate With New Product wellness initiatives. Million Miles at Miller enables us to merge our By Fahzure Freeride fulltime LHM Group employment with our passion for cycling. For One of the best ways to get to understand any bike product is to talk the past two years, Make-A-Wish to the people who made it, then go out and ride it. Other than exclusive Utah has been our charity partner in manufacturer seminars put on by the larger bike manufacturers, the smaller the cycling event. They are a great players, component makers and products new to market have limited organization and lend a special flair opportunity to engage the media. For more than five years, PressCamp has to our festivities. Through the efforts provided cycling and general media with the opportunity to get in depth of our riders and sponsors, we were information exchange and experience with cycling products. Hosted by able to present a check for $48,000 Deer Valley resort, the five day event, held from June 20-24, 2015, showed to Make-A-Wish Utah to help grant its Utah roots and the strong relationship that Utah has to the broader children’s wishes. cycling industry. Almost every vendor, from GT to Pivot had a Utah connection and, as CU: Million Miles at Miller has Lance Camisasca, president of Lifeboat Events and PressCamp organizer the support of the Larry H. Miller notes, “the great weather, proximity to an international airport and quality organization. What is the involve- riding,” made it possible for Wasatch dwellers to show off their home turf. The Million Miles at Miller travels along the roads of western Salt Lake ment of the LHM Group in the ride? Tom Ghelli and Steve Spencer of GT Bicycles, in addition to others, seem County and Utah County. Photo by Scott Filipiak. Tell us about how this aligns with to be turning Utah into GT East, with extensive race, sponsorship and your values. technical support at events throughout the state. GT’s new Sanction was MMM: Our entire staff is surprisingly capable trail bike, that felt comfortable at speed. employed by the Larry H. Miller Also new to market was Pivot’s 429SL which rode confidently and, in Group, which enables all of the funds this rider’s opinion, is a move toward the future when 29ers will look more our riders raise to go directly to char- like enduro bikes. Kevin Tisue, director of engineering for Pivot, didn’t ity. Gail Miller, our owner, has said, even have to leave Summit County to show off the 429SL, which features longer travel and slacker angles than their current 29er dually. 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Miller deal- international flavor was the broad mix of e-bike manufacturer and suppli- erships put together teams of riders ers, to which, according to Camisasca, the “overall health of the bike indus- and are always among our top fun- try is tied.” E-bike manufactures in attendance included: Bionx; Bosch; draisers. iZip; Besv; and, Kalkhoff each of which had bikes available for an uphill Many clubs including O.C. Tanner (shown here) participate in the Million race among attendees. Camisasca says that despite some regulatory issues Miles at Miller which helps raise funds for a number of local charities CU: Tell us about the rest stops. to figure out, “the pendulum has swung on e-bikes .” and from the looks through LHM Charities and Make-A-Wish. Photo by Scott Filipiak. What can riders look forward to dur- of their presence at PressCamp, one should believe him. Next year will see ing the event? PressCamp getting utilize the new trail and infrastructure development at ing enough to make them fun. This MMM: The start/finish at the Deer Valley, a feature that’s sure to attract even bigger attendance. By Dave Iltis year we have a 10-mile route with Megaplex Theatres at The District right turns only for beginning riders. has a real party atmosphere. There’s that? to this year’s ride. In addition to the July 27, 2015 – Fast becoming Our 25-mile route has a steady, slow a kids zone, vendor fair area, music, MMM: We are anticipating 400- free jersey, finisher’s medal, Utah one of the mainstays on the Utah climb up to Copperton before it heads free movies, food, and fun for the 500 riders this year. Our event has Jazz and Salt Lake Bees tickets, and ride calendar, the 5th Million Miles south through the Rose Canyon area whole family. We love to spoil our grown by 20% year over year, and giveaways, one lucky participant will at Miller Charity Ride presented by of Herriman. 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Community North, to Logan! company out on the open roads, and that included full-time grad school, in the area. There also has been talk was consistently the only woman to and surrounded by peers who didn’t of organizing a stage race in Logan, show up for the lone weekly race- understand my cycling obsession, and I hope you will join me in back- pace group ride, the “Tuesday Night my once blossoming enthusiasm for ing efforts to bring that idea to frui- Ride,” where I felt largely invisible Utah racing began to run out of tion in the future. to the veteran members of this tes- steam. The Little Red Riding Hood wom- tosterone fest. This article is not intended as en’s event (put on by the Bonneville I took to wearing my neon pink a public venting session or over- Cycling Club to raise money to helmet, thinking of it as a beacon dramatization of my personal small- fight cancer in women) sells out for female company. It was also town cycling tribulations. I under- online within minutes every year. a plea for some of the men to not stand that I am not the only one The event draws a couple thousand take themselves quite so seriously, who wakes up early to train alone, female cyclists to Cache Valley each especially when I would pass them; who deals with longer commutes to June. Where they train beforehand, (okay, I admit that the girly helmet cycling events, or who faces frus- or where they disappear to afterward, also helped rub it in just a little when trations as a female, a student, an is an enduring mystery to me. I did pass them). event organizer. I hope, rather, that Utah State University continues to I started looking for group rides my voice will serve as something of enroll thousands of fresh faces every outside Logan, in Ogden, where I a call to action to the greater Utah fall, some recent alum of the excel- eventually found more of a com- cycling community, for whom I have lent Utah High School Mountain At the top of Logan Canyon, overlooking Bear Lake, with USU friends and munity with Ben Towery’s and Matt affection and respect, and whom I Biking league, and many more of teammates David Griffen, Kodey Myers, and Josh Hodges. Photo courtesy Howard’s crew, the Harristone/Sun wish I knew better. whom likely could be convinced to Joan Meiners Valley Mortgage (and The Bike I have benefitted greatly from dedicate some of their free time to Shoppe) cycling team. But a three- the generosity and friendship of cycling if offered a bit more struc- exciting events coming to Logan and hour training ride with them meant such Utah cycling moguls as previ- ture, support and guidance. (Rick By Joan Meiners Cache County with Tour of Utah an early morning start and six-hour ously mentioned (Deterline, Towery, Weatherald and Jamie Bennion made next month. round-trip ordeal for me. And on Howard), all of whom have made strides in this regard, but it is a thank- An insider’s perspective into Let’s face it, when we talk about race days, an 8am start in the SLC heroic efforts to facilitate my con- less job, and more help is needed.) the untapped cycling potential and cycling in Utah, including with area (or often farther away) meant tinued involvement in cycling. And I Great things are happening for beauty of Northern Utah -- the real regard to “Northern Utah,” we usu- waking to a 4:30am alarm, an entire would be remiss to not acknowledge Utah women’s cycling in other parts Northern Utah. ally imply the area within smelling day neglecting homework, and a tank some of the gems of Logan cycling, of the state, thanks to the likes of range of a certain high salinity body of gas. for there are several deserving of Alex Kim and others. And I am Mark Deterline is a pillar of the of water. Even after finally tracking down recognition (and I realize that I am thrilled that Tour of Utah is bring- cycling community in Utah, and a But if you’re willing, travel with the USU cycling team, joining, and leaving out a few likewise worthy of ing world-class bike racing to Logan good friend. So he was the first me for a few minutes to the “real” eventually assuming co-leadership mention). this August. Let’s keep it there. Let’s person I contacted about advice on north, and I’ll let you in on a few with Kodey Myers, this avenue My short list includes Wayne build upon it. replacement gear and getting back in gems of insight regarding cycling provided little reprieve from Logan Wheeler, who runs Joyride Bikes On August third, when fans south the game when I could finally walk in what may be a part of the state cycling solitude. with grace and generosity; David of Cache County and from out of again after a serious training crash you have yet to fully appreciate or My fellow USU students were Clyde and Tommy Murphy, who had state travel up I-15, over Sardine generally excited in the early part of in May. discover. already put in a good fight to keep pass and into Logan to watch the pro a semester. But as coursework picked The accident still has me battling Logan is the Samantha (played by the USU cycling team going before men rally up Logan canyon, and the up, enthusiasm and peer support of concussion headaches, and sporting Molly Ringwald in Sixteen Candles) I got involved; Mark Burtenshaw elite women charge up the Boulevard, its cycling squad inevitably proved a knee brace. of Salt Lake City’s sister cities, and Stephen Clyde, who run the I hope you will get a glimpse of this insufficient in outweighing the costs Mark suggested I launch my patiently awaiting celebration of her excellent, fun, and FREE Thursday little haven the way I see it. I hope and sacrifices of training and trav- comeback the only way I am cur- blossoming into maturity, but con- night time trial series through the you will plan to come back. I hope tinually overlooked because big sis eling to poorly attended collegiate rently able: from my desk, by writing Logan Race Club; Devon Gorry, you will organize and attend Logan – Salt Lake City -- is getting married. races. This was especially true for who’s sudden presence in Logan in about my experiences as one of the races and rides, and enjoy weekend With endless smooth roads, scarce the female contingent. 2012 as a friend and training partner trips to Cache Valley. I hope you will relatively few female bike racers in traffic, perpetually shaded and wind- Kodey and I, along with team- replenished my waning enthusiasm; patronize the area’s bike shops, and Northern Utah. He and I are hoping ing canyons, endless climbs to the mate Davis Wood, organized our Rachelle Lyle and Darcie Murphy, ask about group ride options. these paragraphs will bring more east, flat and rolling terrain to the own road team time trials and cri- friends and teammates with whom When Tour of Utah is in town, attention to the oft neglected north- west, more bike shops than seems teriums, and mountain bike races I should force my training schedule I hope you will join me in wildly ern reaches of our great state. At the logical, and a major university brim- in Logan. But most of the partici- to align with much more than I do; cheering on amazing female racers same time, hopefully my words will ming with students eager to ride and pants were our own teammates, or all of my USU cycling cronies, espe- as they crest the top of the Boulevard provide a compelling preview of the maybe race, our town of Logan is friends I had convinced to make cially Kodey Myers, Tanner Robison climb, part of the women’s criterium bursting with fiery cycling potential. the drive north. Sadly, our efforts and Kimberly Sims, who have made course, and my own favorite hill on Yet, bigger-city Utah cyclists yielded insignificant funds to sup- cycling in Logan worthwhile, even which to do training intervals. looking for weekend adventure seem port our collegiate cycling program. on the most challenging, snowiest I hope that, together, we will hold more eager to venture four-plus Ultimately, we sacrificed time and and “bonkiest” rides. up a symbolic candle -- or sixteen hours by car to the south, to acknowl- sleep in vain, thereby eventually los- There are so many good people, of them -- in our hearts, dedicated edgedly beautiful red rock country, ing motivation. excellent roads and trails, and fast to the untapped cycling potential of than to test the quiet trails and cool The women’s fields didn’t even cyclists in Logan. It is so much Logan, Utah, and its surrounding waters of lovely Logan Canyon, only have attract enough participants to more than the starting town of that area. That, together, we will begin 90 minutes north of SLC. fill a podium, despite the fact that insanely long race to Jackson Hole. working to support the women, men I moved to Logan in July 2011 to collegiate events are also open to And there is so much cycling talent and students who are already pedal- start a graduate program in ecology, non-collegiate participants. Indeed, and potential yet to be recognized. ing hard to keep cycling vibrant in studying the biodiversity of native this seems to be the case for col- Intermountain Healthcare’s Cache this lovely, mountainous, and quiet bees at Utah State University’s legiate cycling throughout the state. [Valley] Gran Fondo is enhancing corner of our state. renowned USDA-ARS “Logan Bee Despite united efforts to keep and encouraging organized cycling See you when you get here! Lab.” I was fresh off my first season the Intermountain Collegiate Cycling of bike racing (in Colorado), having Conference afloat from Kimberly progressed to USA Cycling Category Sims, Jordan Bracken, Mitchell 3, and was eager to advance and Peterson and Mavis Irwin, to name push myself further by traversing only a few, it was basically declared the peak-adorned valley of my new a failure by USA Cycling last year. home. This, even though I consider the I charted out routes on Google Intermountain West one of the coun- maps, poked my head in each of the try’s best cycling regions based on half-dozen bike shops in town, and talent and endless, gorgeous terrain. got in touch with the listed contacts Efforts to infuse those around me for Utah State University’s cycling with my love of bike racing often team. seemed to fall flat in Logan. And Months went by. I received no so, eventually, did my own cycling. answer from team USU, found little While striving to balance priorities 30 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Bicycle Touring Electric Bikes for Touring: An Interview with Blue Monkey Electric Bicycles

Lou Melini with the Felt SportE electric bike. E-bikes make a great option for bicycle touring for some riders. The bike retails for $4999 and features a Bosch mid-bike motor with lithium-ion battery.

“neighborhood toys”. The early bikes By Lou Melini had sealed lead acid batteries and barely enough power to offset the I hear from a lot of people that weight of the electric system. They would like to travel by bike but are were slow at about 15mph. When Lou testing out the Felt SportE electric bike. unable to do so for a number of rea- lithium batteries came into the pic- sons. Carrying clothing, tools, and ture, the power to weight ratio great- perhaps camping gear seems over- ly improved. Also, lithium batteries usually different levels of “pedal be more competitive and prices will bike with rear panniers for clothing whelming. Combine that with fitness have no memory and no mainte- assist” which means there are differ- come down by the time replacement and other travel items will weigh less and most people look at bike touring nance so bicycle manufactures can ent percentages in which the battery is needed. than what you travel with when you as too difficult. Another factor for not focus on the making the bicycle and can help you. The lowest setting just include your camping gear! touring is disparate fitness levels of components better and lighter. Most barely helps you and you get a good C.U.: You seem to favor mid- family members that is exacerbated eBikes weigh around 40-60 lbs now work out from that. This level is good shaft (bottom bracket) drive electric C.U.: What would someone by carrying equipment for touring. which may seem heavy but 80-90 to offset the weight of the system and bikes over hub drive. I assume fixing expect to pay for an eBike and how There are issues during a tour that lb electric bikes were common less uses the least amount of battery. (You a flat tire is another reason for the long is the warranty on the “electric” may also cause people to not travel than 10 years ago. At the lighter can shut the system off at any time mid-shaft drive bike? parts? by bike such as mountainous terrain. end of the spectrum are the mid- and ride it solely as a bike and use no Distances between lodging and food drive bikes; particularly the Bosch battery power.) The highest level of D.S.: Yes, A hub motor is more D.S.: We have a hard time finding services may also be prohibitive to equipped models. Bosch created the pedal translates to about 250-300% difficult to remove in the event of a good electric bikes under $2k. By the potential bike traveler on a con- system and various manufacturers of your pedaling and helps for climb- flat. There is a power cable to unhook the time you add the expense of the ventional bike. build their frame around the system. ing immense hills but also uses up and usually a stout bolt (19mm usu- system, the bike quality begins to In my opinion, an electric bike The mid drive is the key to long dis- the battery quicker. If you do need ally) and sometimes a torque arm to suffer under $2K. The bikes we sell could very well be the answer to the tance touring. I believe eBike touring to pack an extra battery, the Bosch remove before pulling off the wheel. in the store range from $2300- $5800 concerns that I hear. Want to travel will take off now that these bikes are batteries are some of the lightest at With practice, it’s not too bad of a at the moment. $3K will get you a with a spouse that due to fitness available. about 6-7lbs apiece. procedure but not one you’d like to nice hub motor bike. The Felt SportE or a disability is not possible on a accomplish on the side of the road. is $4K with better components and conventional bike then get out on C.U.: There are some advantages C.U.: From what you just said I The mid-drive bikes have regular the Bosch system. The warranty will an electric bike. A trip to bond with to having an eBike for commuting. may or may not need a back up bat- wheel sets and remove and replace be at least 2 years with great support. mom or dad-electric bikes would be Can you discuss some of the advan- tery to do a tour on an electric bike just like a regular bike. the answer. If twenty miles is the tages that an electric bike would have if I arrive at a motel or campground C.U.: What are some of the rou- most you could imagine riding with for someone traveling by bike say to every night to recharge the battery. C.U.: Many cyclists, myself tine maintenance steps (if any) need- gear you could more than double that Yellowstone National Park and back How long does it take to recharge a included, would wonder about fit of ed for the battery; for the rest of the with an electric bike. An electric bike to Salt Lake City? battery? a bike. Do the electric bikes come in bike? could also be a good choice for a a variety of sizes for the discriminat- group tour, commercial or otherwise, D.S.: Bosch created their mid- D.S.: Batteries usually take about ing cyclist? D.S: Typical normal bike main- including trips in which your gear is drive system around 2010 and there 4 hours to fully charge. 80% charge tenance, chain, brakes, derailleurs, carried for you. are at least 80,000 of these bikes comes in an hour and a half and D.S.: The Felt Electric bikes have etc. The electrical system consists of After attending a talk on electric riding around Europe with many then the rest is trickle charge. You the same care taken with them as the battery, motor, controller and display. bikes at the Utah Bike Summit, I thousand trouble free miles on them. can charge them at any time, you rest of the non- electric Felt line. We We try to deal with well-supported, spoke with Duane Schaffer of Blue The mid-drive system just barely don’t need to wait for full discharge like this because Felt electric bikes reputable companies that we know Monkey Bicycles, a shop in Murray hit the US late last summer and so or need to fully charge them. The are bicycles first, they just happen to will back us up so we can keep our that is an electric bike dealer with far they have been enthusiastically batteries will hold a charge for at be electrically assisted. The SportE customers on the road. When prob- extensive experience. accepted. I think the mid-drive is the least 2 months in storage. They have for instance is available in 5 sizes lems do arise, they’re pretty easy to key to eBike touring. It’s a lighter a management system that shuts and 2 step-thru sizes. The frames diagnose and every component is Cycling Utah: I really think elec- motor and it helps the rider pedal vs. off the charger when the battery is are sized accordingly but the stems plug and play. A new part can be fit- tric bikes could carry someone across the hub motor, which just augments done so you don’t need to babysit also vary in size so the whole bike ted without tearing the bike apart or the U.S. on a bike tour. Are you the pedaling. The mid-drive is very the charge function. We do recom- is scaled up/down. This makes it a rewiring everything. Many times a familiar with anyone doing that? efficient and can go 2-3 times the mend not leaving them plugged in lot easier to properly size the bike regular shop can handle the repair if distance of a hub motor bike with the for months on end because it’s not for a long journey. Other hub motor the bike is away from home on a tour. Duane Schaffer: There have been same battery capacity. This is mainly good for the charger itself. The bat- brands typically have 1 or 2 sizes in The Bosch system is quite robust and a few known journeys across the US because the mid motor helps the teries are specific to the brand and each model. Felt has not heard of any problems on an eBike. Cathy Rogers rode 3300 force of the pedaling whereas the hub style of bike. There are no universal related to it yet in the 10 months that miles in 48 days on a Pedego. She motor has to get the wheel turning to Ebike batteries. The best brands use C.U.: I was very impressed with they’ve been available in the states. was with a group of regular cyclists. propel the bike. Samsung cells in their cases. All the Felt bike that you showed me. She carried multiple batteries. A General lithium battery hub the brands we carry in the store use What is the range of weights for an C.U.: Are there weather concerns Pedego would not be my first choice motorbikes will travel 20-30 miles Samsung, the same cells used by electric bike? with the electronics/battery such as for eBike touring but this shows that on a charge. A mid-drive motor Tesla and Nissan for their cars. Extra, heat, cold or rain? it can be done. equipped bike with the same bat- specific fit, proprietary batteries run D.U.: Felt’s lightest Bosch bike I think we haven’t heard of tour- tery specs will travel 50-100 miles. about $600-$1000 depending on the is about 39 lbs. Most other eBikes, D.S.: Batteries like to be stored ing on an eBike because up until now, . I would think a loaded SportE at a brand. The good news is that the mainly hub motor bikes are between between 40-110 degrees F but can be they haven’t been practical enough conservative, comfortable pace over current lithium batteries should last 45-65lbs. I hear that you travel a bit used in any temperature that you’re to do so. Until about 2008-2009, rolling hills (moderate climbs) could around 5 years, at least 2000 full heavy so if someone is “credit card” comfortable riding in. We’ve had electric bikes were what I called get you 60 miles easily. There are cycles. We’re hoping that things will touring (not camping), a Felt electric them down into the single digits AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 31 and they perform fine, usually with accessible. I think the revolution is to Mikey for doing the pictures. This to carry my gear. I am sure that there Bicycles. I have had several people slightly diminished range but the around the corner actually. You will talk has been very interesting and are a lot of potential users of electric tell me that the service is superb. power stays about the same. Riding be the one to start it Lou, and we educational. I’m not quite ready for bikes for touring at this time. during rain is fine for eBikes. Like will help. an eBike as I can still travel 75 miles/ BlueMonkeyBicycles.com anything electronic, you need to take day with a 75-pound bike with camp- If you think an is 4902 South State St. care of it but we find that transporting C.U.: Duane, thank you very ing gear. Some day I envision using right for you go see Duane Schaffer Murray, Utah on the rack on the back of a vehicle much for your time and say thanks an eBike in lieu of paying a company or Mikey Geurts at Blue Monkey 801-608-5138 is worse for them than riding through a downpour. They will pretty much hold up to any water; we just ask that you don’t spray them off with a high- powered hose. (Shouldn’t do that to a regular bike either)

C.U.: If riding through various states, are there any special regula- tions that a bike traveler would need to know about? How about bike trail riding?

D.S.: The federal government has stated that an eBike is considered a bicycle if it can’t go faster than 20mph under its own power with a 175lb rider (the weight of the rider seems to change). There are plenty of “grey area” bikes out there that will go faster than this. I personally like to commute about 24mph. Lou, I’m glad you agree that going faster than 30mph is unlikely and probably not practical on a , so there should not be a problem tour- ing on an eBike within the current regulatory statutes. There is lots of legislation happening now with state and local officials across the country trying to figure out what to classify eBikes as. The biggest concern is off road single track. EBikes are still questionable on those. I regularly ride an eBike on the Jordan River Trail and have no issues. I think someone planning a trip needs to be aware of the issues but it shouldn’t stop them. Worse case scenario, you ride it like a regular bike. I think if eBike owners are courteous, there Register at Active.com! won’t be any issues in the future but it just needs to become a little more common place first.

C.U.: So after all of this, what would you currently recommend for the person looking to travel on an electric bike?

D.S.: I think the Felt SportE would be an excellent touring bike. Its setup as a flat bar road bike, can handle 38mm (maybe 40) tires, has rear rack braze-ons, hydraulic disc brakes and weighs about 40lbs with the electric system. Felt has very nice quality in all of their bikes and they built this bike specifically for the Bosch system, it’s not just a modified off the shelf frame. In contrast, the German Haibaike Trekking electric bike is 11lbs heavier and is more of a modified mountain bike style frame. (Editor’s note: A bikepacker bag on the front handlebar would work if more carrying capacity were needed)

C.U.: The market for touring bicycles is small. If marketed and promoted well, could you envision a small boom in electric bikes for bike travel?

D.S.: I think once the lightweight mid drive bikes catch on, you’ll see a trend in eBike touring. Whether its for a spouse or friend whose not quite up for the journey or more people joining in because its now 32 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Bicycle Touring Fat Biking Around the Great Salt Lake on the Shoreline: An Exploratory Foray

attempt at the Columbia River. I By Mel Bashore stopped there because of the danger in having to ride on my loaded fat I don’t know what it is that draws bike on narrow, busy highways when me to think up and attempt bike rocky cliffs on the beaches blocked rides that seemingly have never been my path and forced me inland. I done by anyone ever before. There decided that it wasn’t worth dying usually is a reason, a good rea- to accomplish this feat—and that it son, why such bike rides have never could be done safely if I employed been done before. Number one in a support vehicle. This is a ride that the Reason Department often has I still look forward to undertaking something to do with degree of dif- again to ride the beaches of Oregon Left: Mel reaches the northernmost point of Stansbury Island, behind him, the Great Salt Lake, looking north. ficulty. Two years ago I tried to and California. Above: Campsite on the playa, between Stansbury Island and Black Rock, on the return trip to the marina. become the first person to bike from Since that sandy West Coast Canada to Mexico on the beach (see beach ride, I have been thinking Cycling Utah, March 2014 issue). about riding my fat bike around the On that solo ride, I rode on the Great Salt Lake on the shoreline. been done before. I did see that oth- I also realistically told my wife the current water level so low, none ride-able beach for the entire state Doing a Google search, I couldn’t ers have gone around the Great Salt that this was an exploratory experi- of the maps that I had, reflected in of Washington before halting my find any reference to it ever having Lake on roads, but couldn’t find that ment. I might find out that it was any way the present shoreline of anyone had ever ridden around it on much more difficult and challenging the lake. I was on an excursion of the sand. That was just enough to get than I foresaw. In that case, I would discovery. me drooling about the possibilities. retrace my steps and return to the car. The riding surface on the south It’s curious that I never seem to think I simply did not know without mak- shore was very smooth and hard- that there may be a good reason why ing an initial foray. packed. There were no other bike one of my cockamamie ideas might After letting the marina caretaker or ATV tracks. This was very much never have been attempted. But I’m know what I was planning, I set out untouched. I even stumbled on an old not wired that way. from the parking lot on the part- weather balloon that may have lain One of the factors that caused paved/part-dirt road leading to Black there for years. I cut off the radio- me to begin thinking about circum- Rock about 1.5 miles west of the sonde, packed it with me, and mailed navigating the lake is that it was marina. Black Rock was surrounded it back in its postage-paid mailer to presently at a very low level. That by a myriad of small water inlets the Weather Service upon my return would make the circumference of the stretching out in scattered fashion to home. A slight breeze off the lake lake smaller than usual and provide a drier-looking beach some distance to brought lake insects, mosquitoes, more expansive (and possibly drier) the west. Not knowing if the sub-sur- and a disagreeable smell. I donned riding surface. I began looking at face could support me without sink- my mosquito-net hat, sprayed repel- the lake on Google Earth to see what ing up to my hubs in muck, I turned lant, and otherwise enjoyed the ride. the shoreline looked like. I printed back to get on the Union Pacific As soon as I rounded the southwest off several maps of the lake to take railroad right of way. It was marked corner of the lake and headed north- with me, adding notes and named private property, but at the moment I ward, the smell and bugs left. geographic features. simply rationalized my dilemma and It was also at this point that I In my naiveté, I thought I could pedaled on that dirt road west about began running into evidence of other average nearly the same 9-10 five miles to a place where I could human traffic. There were many ATV mph speed that I was able to do easily get off the embankment onto tracks in evidence. I was passed on my fat bike when I rode the the sand. by half a dozen ATVs, all traveling coast of Washington on the beach. Upon my return to the marina two together back and forth to some Unfortunately, two important things days later, I learned that Black Rock location in the distance. They all that I failed to think about were is the better, more legal, access place had small-wheeled wagons trail- that (1) I was helped on my coast to the beach. The departure from ing behind their ATVs. They were ride by a very hefty tailwind and (2) Black Rock should be made by point- friendly and gave me a wave each the Pacific Ocean’s beach sand was ing your bike directly towards the time they passed. After about nine- a uniformly smooth surface. The Stansbury range of mountains that teen miles, I caught up with them absence of those two factors on my are south of I-80. If you point your while they were huddled around a Great Salt Lake circumference ride bike in the direction of Stansbury large pile of white sacks. They were changed the whole complexion of Island, you will end up in a mucky hauling the sacks of brine shrimp, doing this ride in a timely manner. poor situation. Every fresh water which they had harvested by hand So it was that on October 22, crossing I made on the south shore rakes. They told me that they rarely 2014, I set out from the Great Salt was accomplished without incident. see other people out on the flats. Lake Marina on my fat bike. One of The bottoms were all firm sand. With A few miles after leaving them, my sons has a sailboat that he berths at the marina. Using his marina park- ing pass, I left my car there on what Subscribe! I hoped might be a 3-4 day swing around the perimeter of the lake. I Print Edition: Only $15/year! packed sufficient supplies and water Web Edition: Free! in my panniers to last at least that long. cyclingutah.com/subscription-info AUGUST 2015 cycling utah.com 33

Mel's fat tire bike, near the northern tip of Stansbury Island. Right: At Old Saltair on the Great Salt Lake.

I reached the Morton Salt pumping the east flank of Stansbury Island. canal, which led out into the lake. Although chilly, the stunning scene I rode on its canal bank road west made me want to get up and continue about a mile to the trio of pumps, at exploring northward. which place I was able to cross over I learned in coming and going to the flats north of that canal. This the north point of Stansbury Island, canal is situated on the southeast that the best riding sandy surface corner of Stansbury Island. On my generally lay about a half- to three- simply backtrack to the starting point. When you are at the same level as Saltair and the river. I tried crossing return journey, I met a Morton Salt quarters of a mile east of the base Only twice was I able to get the the lake, you can’t see what may be the river and stopped at a quick- security guard here. He saw me off of the island. Unfortunately on the bike up to 7 mph, and that only for beyond a distant point of slightly- sandy island mid-river. Rather than in the distance, a very foreign sight way north that morning, I ventured stretches of about a quarter of a mile. elevated land. It is irksome and frus- continue crossing to its east bank at in these parts. He was curious to hear too far eastward toward the shoreline Generally I poked along at about 4-5 trating to go for several miles in a that place, I thought I might try to my story. He kindly wanted to make and got on some very rough ground. mph. Headwinds, lack of tailwind, direction, which you think will take find another way to get to the shore- sure I had enough food and water. He Although the ground closer to the and a riding surface not conducive you to the right destination, only to line east of the Jordan River in order also wanted to know if I’d spotted a base of the island is moister, it is also to speed bedeviled me. It was chal- discover that you have a big part of to ride that stretch of shoreline. After very mean cow, which local ranchers smoother. There are several fresh- lenging to pick out a decent surface. the lake still between you and where making that decision, I headed back wanted to capture. I hadn’t. In fact, I water springs along the eastern flank, Sometimes the places that looked dry you want to go. to the new Saltair. I then rode from hadn’t seen any wildlife and only a which seep out onto the sand. One of on the surface, hid a slushy under- After crossing the Morton Salt that place to the marina. Although couple of birds. The only people I them had a quick-sand type bottom. base that ground me down to a crawl. canal, I chose to take a beeline only 1.6 miles in distance, this was met were the security guard and the When I had to cross that short stretch It took me 32 miles of pedaling straight to the marina rather than by far the most difficult riding sur- brine shrimp harvesters. Although of brackish muck, I had to pedal to reach the north tip of Stansbury following my bike tracks back. face of any that I have yet done. the landscape is bleak, it is not with- quick and hard to avoid getting stuck. Island from the marina. There were Somewhere on the southwestern cor- It was a quagmire with seeps and out its own brand of beauty. Sunrises The Morton Salt employee told me piles of brine shrimp, brackish tide ner of the lake, I passed over my creeks to traverse, many with mushy pools, and a rocky, exposed lake bike tracks and got off on some large and sunsets bordered on spectacular. that the springs along the base can bottoms. I had to snake back and bottom at that point. In times of peninsular area jutting into the lake. About a mile north of the canal, I be used in a pinch for drinking in forth, looking for the best places to higher water, there is a switchback I was following lots of ATV tracks bedded down on the flat sand next a survival situation. I was packing ride. Numerous times I simply had road leading up and over that north- and thought it would lead me on a to some big logs, after about a half plenty of water. I returned to the to get off the bike and push across a ern point to the west side leading more direct route back to the marina. day pedaling 23 miles. It was dis- marina with two-thirds of my water mud-sucking creek bed. Let’s hope over to evaporation ponds and U. S. It didn’t. It took me eight miles out concerting to discover that my air supply intact and food enough to last that this is the worst riding surface Magnesium’s operation. of my way and into a slushy salt area. mattress went flat. I wasn’t able to another 2-3 days. on the lake. In this 3-day exploratory outing, When I finally found my way around find the leak (even when I got home) I had taken plenty of supplies Now that I have begun this proj- and spent two nights on the hard because I did not know if I might I learned that if I want to circum- that southwest corner of the lake, it navigate the lake (and I do), I need to was several hours after dark with my ect, I have to see it through. It’s the playa. The next morning I awoke to a be able to get around the entire lake, way my mind is wired. Any reason- beautiful morning light playing over or if I would have to cut it short and accomplish it over the course of dif- flashlight growing dimmer. I had to ferent days and from different start- bed down for a second night on the able person would probably chalk Bicycle Mechanic ship graduates meet their particular ing points around the lake. I have hard-pack. My hips were taking a this initial exploratory foray up to Apprentiships needs and employee requirements. it planned out. Or another option beating. experience and put this quest out We are also working with Ogden of their mind. But it’s another year. Available would be to partner with someone A week after making this initial City to find ways to develop and and use two cars. In that way, I exploratory foray, I returned to the Parts of the shoreline yet to be ridden expand the program to keep up with wouldn’t have to pedal out from the Great Salt Lake to pedal the lake’s beckon. There’s no point in wishing The Ogden Bike Collective’s demand as the number of bicycle starting point and then return back southern shoreline east of the marina. things were different in my Reason Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship related business in Ogden continues the same way to get to the car. I parked at the new Saltair, the facil- Department because they’re not. No Program is right around the cor- to grow. I also learned one other very ity constructed in 1981. I rode 3.6 doubt there will be more ramblings ner and applications are available We’re very excited to be offer- important lesson on my return jour- miles east from there to the Jordan and wrong turns, more mud-sucking today! ing this program and look forward ney. The shoreline of the Great Salt River. The best riding surface in that creeks, more quagmires. No doubt. The OBC’s Bike MAP pro- to launching it in just a few short Lake is an easy place to get lost. stretch lay between the site of old More later. gram is the first of its kind in weeks. If you or someone you the Ogden community. Bike MAP know is interested in applying for apprentices have the opportunity an apprenticeship, please visit our to train with professional bike website (ogdenbikecollective.org) mechanics to develop the skills they and submit a completed applica- need to land positions in Ogden’s tion in person at our shop at 936 burgeoning bicycle industry scene. 28th St. during open hours (Tue/ Under the supervision of director Wed 5-9 or Sat 12-5) or by calling Clint Watson and our staff and ahead at 801-997-0336. For more volunteers, apprentices will apply information or any questions, feel themselves to 8 weeks of intensive free to call, come in, or email Clint study, following a customized cur- at [email protected]. riculum based on the Park Tool For the less rigorous vol- School courses and have the oppor- unteer, consider coming to our tunity for hands-on learning while weekly mechanic classes on shadowing mechanics during open Thursdays. Class at 6pm at the shop hours at the Collective. shop (936 28th St), free of charge We are working closely with and everyone is welcome! managers of all of the bike shops in the area to assure that apprentice- -Davey Davis 34 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015

Mountain Biking The Birth of a Trail

Left: Kathleen Berglund enjoys Cryptobionic after its construction. Above: Pink ribbon placed as part of a recent DMBTA project. Photos by Lukas Brinkerhoff

alignment is bumping around on the Ok, not really. This is the part actual earth and determining where when the hard work begins. Once the the trail will be. trail alignment is marked, the land This is when the pink ribbons manager will require a few more come into play. assessments to ensure that every- Creating the alignment is a lot thing is kosher. Then the diggers pull the ribbon off the end. Once off The dream must then be turned like sanding. You start out with can descend on the alignment and By Lukas Brinkerhoff the branch, it’s plenty easy to untie. I into a rough draft, a proposal and your map which is your rough draft. do their magic. Grade reversals are then proceed down to the new align- then the bureaucratic part starts. Heading out in the direction you put in, the drainages get armored, The pink ribbon is tied tightly ment and place the ribbon where it Every plot of land in the US is man- drew, you begin to mark features and benches cut and slowly that line of around the upper branches of the needs to be. aged by someone. It can be a private determine what parts of the earth in pink ribbons turns into a dotted line, chaparral bush. The ends were left Building trails legally and sus- individual, a municipality or, in the front of you would be the most fun then a route and finally a trail. long so we could see it from a ways tainably is a long, sometimes bureau- case of much of Utah, be federally to ride. You mark spots you think are There’s a lot about mountain off. Now that we have a better idea cratically painful, process. As frus- controlled. If you hope that your trail important or you would like to route biking that is magical, but nothing of where the trail is going to be, it is trating as pulling ribbons off of poky won’t be destroyed after you build the trail around. You follow the line compares to the sensation of riding clear that this particular bush is about desert bushes can be, it’s actually my it, it’s a good practice to get the land out and then turn around and follow virgin singletrack whilst simultane- 15 feet above where we need things manager’s permission before you favorite part. it back. You switch to a finer grit ously knowing every turn, dip, bank to happen. The great thing about even put a boot on the ground. In my experience, trails begin as sandpaper and begin to flag between and line. It’s a feeling that every rider ribbon is it is pretty secure once it is In the case of federally controlled dreams. The dream is usually about the features, you mark the turns to should aspire to know. placed. The horrible thing about rib- land, this means finding the recre- being able to ride on a mesa, to a ensure that the proper radius is main- If you live in Southern Utah and bon is that it is pretty secure once it is ation manager and convincing them certain rim for a view off the other tained to allow for a fun flow. You are itching to have that experience, placed. And even worse is when the that allowing recreation on the plot side or to drop down that face just think about how uphill and downhill go to www.dmbta.org to join the knot has been pulled tight. is a good idea and that it won’t hurt to see if it’s possible. As dreams go, riders will need to interact and try cause. Anywhere else in the state, My fingers tug at the ribbon, one any resources. If you can get them to design the trail in a way that can join your local IMBA chapter at the original vision is seen from the side and then the other. If I wasn’t so to agree, then you get to wait for reduce conflicts. You scout the drain- www.imba.com. clouds, a rough draft if you will. The excited about the line we had “found” an Environmental Assessment to be ages, up and down to find the best dream is one of the only truly easy I would probably be yanking at it completed to show that your dream spot to cross to mitigate water dam- parts of building trails. It’s also the with much more gusto, but as it sits, won’t damage anything. This is fol- age when the floods happen. And Lukas Brinkerhoff blogs one that I think every mountain biker I’m feeling pretty stoked just to be lowed by a public comment period they will happen. about mountain biking and life at can relate to. Who hasn’t seen the walking around in the desert placing to allow other users or concerned And poof! A trail is born. mooseknuckleralliance.org. pink ribbons. After a few more min- light dance off of a desert mesa and parties the opportunity to give their utes of frustration, I finally just break not wondered what it would be like input. the branch that it’s tied around and to ride the rim? Or maybe it’s just me. Get through all of that (the above version was condensed for your read- ing pleasure and to not lose you) and then the fun begins. Have you ever planned a hike using Google Earth? If you have, you know that, while being a useful tool, there are lots of things that can’t be accounted for within that software. You won’t know exactly what is there till you walk through it. This is akin to what creating an actual alignment is. The dream you had a few para- graphs back was put into a proposal meaning it was put into Google Earth and a rough map was drawn where you want the trail to be. Creating the

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Ride of the Month Wolf Creek Pass Challenge in Hanna, for about 77 miles out- the next segment, finally cresting at and-back, or Tabiona, for about 88 9,493 feet, at mile 21.4. You may see miles and-out-back, each with over patches of snow at the highest eleva- 6,500 feet of climbing). Start the tions. Wolf Creek Peak (9,949 feet) ride in Kamas, at City Park, locat- will be off to your right. ed on 400 South just east of SR As SR 35 begins to descend, the 32 (40.636597oN 111.280708oW). highway finally picks up Wolf Creek, Kamas had a population of 1,921 in which runs parallel to the road over 2013, reflecting a growth in popula- the next stretch. Continue to descend tion of 50% since 2000. The city is for 4.5 miles, losing just under 1,000 the starting point of the annual High feet of elevation, to the small turnoff Uintas Classic (currently on hiatus), for Blue Lake, which will be on your an 80-mile road race that takes rid- left. This is the turnaround point, at ers up and over Bald Mountain Pass, an altitude of 8,541 feet. Be sure to on SR 150, and on into Evanston, take a look at Blue Lake, which is Wyoming. Kamas has also been a small, pristine mountain lake in either the finish line or along the a beautiful setting. The next town, route of stages of the annual Tour of Hanna, is about 13 miles away, as Utah. Head south on SR 32, imme- noted above. Once you are heading diately leaving Kamas. The starting back, northwestward on SR 35, the elevation is 6,495 feet. The high- return ride begins with just under way climbs imperceptibly into the 1,000 feet of climbing at an aver- town of Francis; with a population of age grade of 4.0%. From here, you 1,140 in 2013, this town had grown will be tracing a portion of Stage by over 60% since 2000. Right in 4 of the 2015 Tour of Utah, during the center of town, turn left onto SR which the riders climb Wolf Creek 35 and head east. To your right, just Above: The view from the road to Wolf Creek Pass. Photo by Dave Iltis Pass from the direction in which you before making the turn, is the Byron Below: The Wolf Creek Pass Challenge is 51.8 mile ride from Kamas, Utah to Blue Lake. are now heading. Once you summit T. Mitchell House, which is on the Wolf Creek Pass, it is a net downhill National Register of Historic Places. through the towns of Woodland and After another 4 miles of riding, dur- Francis, and back into the city of ing which SR 35 curves southward, Kamas. and then southeastward, enter the community of Woodland. This settle- ment, at an elevation of 6,700 feet, is the last for miles and miles, as SR 35 For more rides, see Road Bik- begins to climb into the mountains, ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written with Provo River’s South Fork (not by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. Wolf Creek) keeping you company. Road Biking Utah features de- Daily traffic volumes barely reach scriptions of 40 road bike rides in 500 as you leave the Woodland envi- Utah. The ride lengths range from rons. The highway winds its way 14 to 106 miles, and the book’s upward, gradually at first, and then coverage is statewide: from Wen- more steeply. This area was once dover to Vernal, and from Bear dense with trees, but intensive log- Lake to St. George to Bluff. Each ging, starting during the second half ride description features informa- of the 19th century, has “deforest- tion about the suggested start- ed” the region. Hardy homesteaders finish location, length, mileposts, adapted well to the loss of lumber terrain, traffic conditions and, income by switching to farming and most importantly, sights. The text ranching. You will pass by a number is rich in detail about each route, of campgrounds, trailheads, forest including history, folklore, flora, roads, and summer homes as you fauna and, of course, scenery. ride along the highway. From Mill Wayne Cottrell is a former passes are at Bald Mountain, in the Lake, is 51.8 miles in length, with Hollow Road (Forest Road 054, at Utah resident who conducted ex- By Wayne Cottrell mile 16.7) to Forest Road 057 (mile tensive research while living here Uintas, and in the Tushar Mountains). 3,950 feet of climbing. (Optional Wolf Creek Pass is in the Uintas, as 18.2), the highway’s grade averages – and even after moving – to de- A great summer ride – in part well, to the southwest of the highest longer rides include turning around 6.2%. The grade increases to 7% for velop the content for the book. because the road is open only during peaks. Be prepared for a long, steady late spring, summer, and early fall – climb, as well as a long descent, and is the Wolf Creek Challenge. Using a significant temperature differential. State Route (SR) 35, the Wolf Creek Also, be sure to check road condi- Challenge takes the rider up and tions before venturing out. The pass over what may be the third-highest is normally closed from November pass in Utah, at 9,493 feet. (Higher or December until late May or early June (it is actually open to snow- mobilers). This year, SR 35 opened much earlier than usual. This version of the Wolf Creek Challenge, with a turnaround at Blue 36 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2015