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Speaking of Spokes Reflections on a Great Tour de France ment for the upcoming Tour de from Tour news during the day is come to an end. By David Ward France. Well, it has come and gone, finished. Sadly, the daily spectacle of Being the 100th staging of the my late night Tour watching is over, watching the world’s best bike riders Tour, great effort went into making it Last month, I wrote of my excite- my constant efforts to shield myself battle over the roads of France has a special event this year. And by my 4543 S. 700 E., Suite 200 reckoning, the organizers succeeded well. While the fight for the overall Salt Lake City, UT 84107 victory was not as exciting as one might hope, there was plenty in this www.cyclingutah.com year’s Tour to render it as thrilling and unique a Tour as I can remember You can reach us by phone: watching. (801) 268-2652 I had hoped the battle for the Our Fax number: maillot jaune would be a more tightly (801) 263-1010 contested affair. But Chris Froome pretty much wrapped it up on the Dave Iltis, Editor & first mountain stage, blowing all the competition away on Stage 8’s final Advertising climb to Ax 3 Domaines. While I was [email protected] disconcerted with how he crushed the competition that day, I could not David R. Ward, Publisher help but be impressed with his rac- [email protected] ing, and Richie Porte’s prodigious pacing. While hope remained that the Contributors: Ben Simonson, gap might be closed down, with his Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, dominance on that stage it was really Andy Singer, Wayne Cottrell, more a question of whether Froome David Ward, Mark Deterline, would falter. Joe Metal Cowboy Kurmaskie, He did not. Indeed, he weath- Tom Jow, Charles Pekow, Adam ered some tough challenges in the Lisonbee, Kathie Beals, Breanne subsequent stages, and then really Nalder, Scott Lyttle, Chris See, Tara McKee, Brett Pelletier, Jared made the race his own on the stage Eborn, Shannon Nutley, Mike finishing atop Mont Ventoux. I have Schirf, Cathy Fegan-Kim, Ashley ridden up that mountain and, in my Patterson, Dustin Stark, Laura opinion, it is the toughest of any Hanson, Mel Bashore, Madeline climb included in the Tour, this year Bashore, Martin Neunzert, John or any other. Froome’s attacks at the Higgins, Lora Smith, Jared end when he first bridged to Nairo Eborn, Beth Runkle, Jessie Keller, Quintana, and dropped Quintana in Steve Smock, David Bern, Brett the last kilometer, were impressive. Pelletier - Zazoosh.com Distribution: Dave, Karma, Continued on page 8 and Marinda Ward, Doug Kartcher, David Montgomery (To add your business to our free distribution list, give us a call) Administrative Assistant: Jaylyn Nielson cycling utah is published eight times a year beginning in March and continuing monthly through October. Annual Subscription rate: $15 (Send in a check to our P.O. Box) No refunds on Subscriptions. Postage paid in Murray, UT

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Tour of Utah PREVIEW 2013 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah - A Guide to Watching the Race Voigt and Chris Horner of Radioshack Where to Watch By Jared Eborn Leopard Trek; Christian Vande Velde, Dave Zabriskie and Ryder Hesjedal Stage 1: Brian Head to Cedar City Starting in Southern Utah’s scenic of Team Garmin-Sharp; Michael Presented by Zions Bank red rock canyons, passing through Schaer of BMC Racing Team; as August 6 Road Race a national park and national monu- well as Baden Cooke and Michael Total Distance & Elevation: 112 ments, cruising through the Beehive Matthews of Orica GreenEDGE. mi. (180 km); 5,784 ft. (1,752 m) State’s capitol city before winding Five UCI World Tour teams will Start: 11:35 a.m.; Estimated up with some of the most punishing be on hand to duke it out on Utah’s Finish: 3:45 p.m. climbs in American cycling, the 2013 roads as North America’s pro cycling Start Location: Brian Head Resort, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is back calendar begins its most difficult and Giant Steps Lodge and is, more than ever, a tour of the competitive stretch. Finish Line: Cedar City; Harding state. Former Tour of Utah champions Avenue and Main Street Beginning on August 6 at Brian Jeff Louder (and Utah resident) of backcountry.com Lifestyle Expo; Head Resort with an elevation of UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling and Cedar City; 85 N. Main 12 p.m. – 4 higher than 9,600 feet and passing Francisco Mancebo of 5-hour Energy p.m. through Bryce Canyon National Park presented by Kenda Racing Team are before turning north, the Tour of Utah also back. Where to Watch: boasts a course that certainly lives Among the crew of youngsters Cedar City will be the place to up to the race’s trademark of being in the field include two Utahns with watch the action. After an 18-mile/ America’s Toughest Stage Race. the Bontrager Cycling Team, reign- 3000 ft descent of Cedar Canyon into With 126 athletes representing 32 ing U23 U.S. National Road Race Cedar City, the race will complete countries and 16 teams the field is Champion Tanner Putt of Park City 3 circuits of downtown, including loaded with past Olympians, Grand and Connor O’Leary of Salt Lake Southern Utah University. Get there Tour winners and past champions City, who finished sixth in the U23 early to take in the live music and that will contest each of the 586 miles road race nationals. Others with con- Expo before the exciting sprint fin- and 43,621 feet of grueling vertical nections to Utah in the field include ish. gain. two riders on Team Jamis – Hagens Brian Head Resort hosts the high- “An accomplished group of riders Berman - Jamey Driscoll of Park est elevation of any start city in with impressive racing credentials City and former Salt Lake City resi- Tour of Utah history. At an eleva- will be competing in the Tour of dent Tyler Wren. tion of 9,600 feet at the start, the Utah this year. In our ninth year, The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah race heads over to Cedar Breaks we have attracted our largest field continues to be free to all spectators, National Monument. The start is a of international athletes, represent- making professional cycling one of great way to see the racers up close ing 32 countries. Spectators can the most unique pro sports in the with Autograph Alley and Rider enjoy world-class competition from world today. Fans can follow the race Sign-in. Brian Head Resort will have southern Utah to the Wasatch Front,” live each day with mobile applica- all on-mountain activities for you to said Steve Miller, president of Miller tions from Tour Tracker powered by enjoy after the race begins. Come up Sports Properties, which organizes Adobe, as well as live coverage each the weekend of August 2-4 for the the Tour of Utah. day on FOX Sports Network. The chase group in the Snowbird stage of the 2012 Tour of Utah. Photo: Some of the top athletes from Continued on page 28 Dave Iltis ProTeams include fan-favorites Jens 4 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Metal Cowboy The Hardest Part Of The Adventure about the project and actually get into viduality, uniqueness. A journey is a Food. Touring cyclists, to a person, I can’t go until that happens.” I actu- By Joe Metal Cowboy the saddle and pedal. This is not to person in itself; no two are alike. And load down the rig with too much of ally heard this statement from a pair of Kurmaskie say that planning and training should all plans, safeguards, policing and it on their first few rides. It’s an easy riders who were more than ready for be ignored, but I can’t count the num- coercion are fruitless. We find after trap. Cyclists pedaling all day every the rigors of the road. Here’s the thing. I’m often asked “What’s the hard- ber of times people let the planning years of struggle that we do not take a day burn 4,500-8,000. They crave Leave your front door in reasonable est part of a bike tour?” Whether we and training and thinking overwhelm trip, a trip takes us. food and lots of it. So it’s a quick shape and the road will do the rest. are talking about towing the family them, letting that trip of a lifetime So basically, only when you relax walk across the street from laying in There’s nothing better than ten hours around Oregon for a week, planning become the never-ending story of the and go with the opportunities that the adequate supplies to hold a rider over a cross country summer adventure or ride that never happens. road reveals, will you get the most during longer stretches to hauling a day in the saddle to whip you into an international odyssey, the answer Take maps for instance. It’s good satisfaction and complete experience around punishing extra weight - food shape. No matter what sort of training is always the same... and it’s not to bring some along, paper and/or of seeing a country by bicycle. stuff that you will never get to or will schedule you put together beforehand, weight, equipment, training, mapping, electronic, and picking a general More from Steinbeck. “For weeks get crushed and rot before you get to the first week on tour will leave you direction with a few highlights to see I had studied maps, large scale and packing, money, lodging, food, tim- it. In the first world, you are never sore and tired. It’s called hell week ing traffic and it’s almost never the along the way, but don’t let the map small, but maps are not reality at all more than five or ten miles from or adjustment week. Once your body actual pain or suffering exacted by dictate the journey because it will - they can be tyrants. I know people supplies. hills and wind … it’s attitude. In the ruin the adventure. Steinbeck said it who are so immersed in road maps understands this is what it does now Training. It makes sense to ride words of the Avett Brothers, “Decide best in Travels With Charley. “A trip, that they never see the countryside it will work like a well-oiled machine. what to be, then go be it.” The biggest a safari, an exploration is an entity they pass through, and other who, your bike before you ride your bike. In every aspect of bike touring, it’s obstacle to any bike ride is to end the different from all other journeys. it having traced a route, are held to it as And it even makes sense to set up a the attitude you bring to it that decides planning and talking and dreaming has personality, temperament, indi- though held by flanged wheels to rails. regular schedule of increasing miles your fate. So get on the bike, point it as the tour departure date gets close. where you want to go, put a grin on Do a ride with the bags loaded with your face and a ten years old child’s your gear even. But don’t let the train- ing and riding around town become a joy for the moment... and send me a burden or a distraction or an excuse postcard or two - I need to work up a for postponing the adventure, “Oh, I good steam of jealousy, motivate me wasn’t able to do two back to back to stop talking about my next tour and weekend rides of 100 miles a piece so follow my own advice. AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 5 6 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Commuting A Woman’s Guide to Commuting to Work Ada County or Wood River Valley as well as in Utah’s bike-friendly communities such as Salt Lake City and Provo. When communities strive to make the streets safer to ride on, they’ll find more cyclists taking to the streets dressed to impress, and not to duel with cars. Want to take advantage of the greener and cheaper alternative to driving? During these fair weather days, it’s a great time to challenge yourself to give your gas-guzzling car a rest and make that commute to work by bicycle. Commuting needn’t be an ordeal, but you’ll want to assess the type of commute you have to make and choose the bicycle, clothing and accessories to make the ride an enjoyable one. If you’re headed to college, use your bicycle instead of a car to keep of the notori- ous “Freshmen 15” and save money at the same time. Whether your desti- Combining bikes and public transportation is a great way to get to work. All new UTA nation is work or school, you’ll want buses will hold 3 bikes. Photo: Jessie Keller to learn the best places to keep your bicycle safe and secure. If you are through bicycles with chain guards hold your purse, lunch, and other comfortable locking it in the nearest and fenders is that a girl can wear items you’ll want to pack. If your bike rack, use a good quality u-lock. a pretty dress and heels or fashion- load is easily carried in a messenger Many cities offer bicycle lockers for able boots and wide-leg pants with- bag, you could alternatively take that rent, as do some employers. Taking out worrying about damaging them. instead. the bicycle right into your office may Wedge heels are a little problematic Clothing: On some days or some also be an alternative. for pedaling but some women find commutes, one can dress as she For tips on how to make a quick that a spike heel nicely fits around would for work. Alternatively, a Panniers can be used to carry work supplies and extra clothing. Photo: Beth Runkle. Wonder-Woman transformation from the pedal. loose-fitting comfortable top can be a biker into a credible executive, Special Tip: Give yourself time to worn then changed for a nicer one the eco-conscious living. It’s chic to Cycling Utah will have a follow-up enjoy a leisurely ride. Ride at a slow once at your destination. Wear com- By Tara McKee be seen riding a bike, so one might article on how to achieve a post-ride pace so you don’t break a sweat. The fortable street shoes and casual skirt spot even models and movie stars polish in next month’s issue. best route by bicycle won’t be the or pants. In Europe, women lead the city riding their bikes around NYC or typical car route. You may be able to To Pack: You may just want to biking movement and in many cities Beverly Hills. City Style Commute: ride through parks, along a bicycle change from tee shirt into a blouse such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam, The better the cycling infrastruc- The Route: Relatively short (4 pedestrian path and straight onto that once there, bring or have at work they clearly outnumber male riders. ture is in a community, the more miles or less) trip that is mostly flat pathway at the end of the cul-de-sac. small make-up bag and hair acces- Fashion blogs such as Copenhagen likely women are to ride. Rocky and has good bike lanes or low-speed Get a local bikeways map or use the sories for touch-up. Bring heels to Cycle Chic show how women in Mountain states have made huge traffic route the majority of the trip. Google map bike app to plan out change into if desired. If you are Denmark’s largest city dress for their strides in the past few years, add- Often, this is a completely urban your route. carrying a laptop on your commute, commute, wearing dresses, suits, ing more miles of bicycle lanes and route for women who can ride from you should probably carry it in a skirts, high heels and boots. Here paths and widening road shoulders. their downtown loft or apartment to Suburban Commute messenger bag rather than panniers in the states, big cities such as New More women are feeling more con- work or shopping within the down- The Route: A mid-length trip to protect it from occasional jarring York City have gone bicycle crazy, fident and ready to take the chal- town area. (about 4-10 miles) that may involve as you hit a few bumps in the road. blending an eco-conscious style with lenge of riding to work in Idaho’s The Bicycle: An upright, comfort- a little hilly terrain. Remember, the able “city” bike with a step-through best route by bike isn’t always the Long Distance Commute (women’s style) frame, fenders, same for a car, you may wish to go a The Route: --A longer route of chain guard, maybe even skirt guard. little farther out of your way to avoid well over 8 miles that may have Dutch-style bicycles, which may be high-speed traffic areas or significant some hills. a bit heavy for a longer commute, hills. The Bicycle: --A lighter weight are perfect for such a trip! Vintage The Bicycle: The categories of bicycle to get up the hills and cover bicycles with a step-through frame bicycles that are called “commuter” the miles is preferable, such as a are also fun to ride. (Steel frames bicycles are perfect for this. But hybrid, a commuter-style bicycle or make for a softer ride.) any upright, comfortable, some- even a road bike. Extra accessories: Have your what lightweight bicycle will work. Extra Accessories for the Bike: bicycle equipped with a bell, a be- Women can find bikes in this cat- --Have a rack installed so you can seen light to make you visible on a egory with a step-through frame so carry some panniers, a basket if you gray, foggy day or in low-light con- wearing a skirt, dress or longer coat like, and front and back lights for ditions. A basket fitting on either the is not a problem. To protect your the low-light of early morning and front or rear of the bicycle is an abso- clothing from the occasional spatter evening commuting. If you have to lute necessity for many women. Buy from the road add fenders. Many keep your bike on a rack, get a good a nice basket that appeals to your “commuter-style” bikes have a chain U-lock to keep it safe. sense of style and is large enough to guard so you don’t have to worry Clothing for the Commute: Wear carry a purse, perhaps a small shop- about the chain catching on your pant what you are comfortable in for the ping bag and a few other items. If leg or staining them with grease. distance. A mix of casual clothing your bicycle has a rear rack, you may Extra Accessories for the bike: and technical clothing might be a want to add some panniers to carry To carry what you need, add a rack nice and practical choice. Technical even more items. Thankfully, pan- with panniers (those baskets or bags tops work well to wick away mois- niers have come a long way from just that fit on the rear rack of your bike) ture. Merino wool jerseys will do basic black and many sport beautiful and/or a front basket will nicely the same on cool autumn days. prints and colors. Clothing: The beauty of the step- AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 7

be surprised to find out how easy it leg pants or not worry is to put your bike on the bus and go! about the occasional If you are taking your bike on the chain grease on your leg. train, look for the specially marked A good-quality, strong train car which will be equipped for lock is necessary to deter bike storage. theft. A fixed flat basket, in which books can be Campus Commuter: strapped in, can help bal- The Route: Usually the route is ance the load so it isn’t a relatively short ride from apart- all on your back. A front ment, sorority, dormitory or house basket needs to be dif- to college or university campus. It ficult for thieves to easily may involve a hill, perhaps two, but take off. usually nothing significant. Clothing: Dress in The Bicycle: Choose a bike that is comfortable clothing a nice fit for student budget; nothing appropriate for class and flashy to attract thieves, but just com- the weather. A light, eas- fortable and nice enough that you ily packable windproof will enjoy riding it. A step-through jacket is perfect for frame is easier for getting on and stashing when no longer off the bicycle when wearing a skirt. needed. If you have an older mountain bike To Pack: Books, that you are making over as your get- school supplies, and a around bike, change the knobby tires laptop. You may already for “Slicks”—smooth tires that will have a backpack that car- make riding on the pavement easier, ries these nicely, but if This bike has a chain and wheel guards to keep grease and water away from clothing. smoother and faster. you get a sweaty back Shoulder bags are a good option for carrying stuff on a shorter commute. Photo: Beth Runkle Riding in heels is possible for shorter commutes. Photo: Jessie Keller Accessories for the Bike or com- from the backpack, a mes- Remember, once you remove the on the stickers and first-timers would mute: Buy a bike with a chain guard senger bag may be pref- and brush or comb for touch-up as clothing that you biked in, you are if you want to be able to wear wide- erable. Keep a small make-up bag needed. removing 90% of the sweat. Bike shoes aren’t necessary unless you prefer them. To Pack or keep in your desk at work: A complete change of clothing including shoes, facial and/or baby wipes to wipe off sweat, a small make-up bag, a brush, comb and curling iron or flat iron as desired. A little spritz from a spray bottle of a combination of leave-in conditioner mixed with water can be used to alle- viate the compliant of “helmet hair.” Dry shampoo also does wonders. If you are packing your clothes in the panniers, roll them instead of fold them to reduce the chance of them getting wrinkled.

Hybrid Commute: The Route: A long-distance com- mute made a lot easier by combining public transportation such as a bus or train or with your bike commute. This can include riding your bike to the terminal and locking it up on a rack or in a bike locker before get- ting on the public transportation or alternatively taking the bicycle with you; or even using a GreenBike in Salt Lake City to travel from the transit station to work and back. If the weather has suddenly turned bad or you have a hilly route home, use public transportation to make the homeward commute an easier one. The Bicycle: It depends on the length of your bike commute, but a light bike that can be lifted onto the front rack of a bus with relative ease is practical. A folding bicycle may be more practical when there is no room on the train/bus for a bike. Extra Accessories for the Bike or Commute: If you have a fold- ing bike, you’ll want a messenger bag or backpack to carry what you need. Otherwise, have your bicycle equipped for the type of commute you have. Clothing: Dress appropriate for the commute. If you have a folding bike, it will not likely have a chain guard, so wear an ankle band around your pant leg if necessary to keep it from catching in the chain. Special Tip: It really isn’t difficult to get the bike onto a front-loading bike rack on a bus. To make it easier, the directions are literally spelled out 8 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Frenchman Christophe Riblon a podium finish. To his credit, he Speaking of Spokes awaiting the top finishers, the win- in addition to the stage win. And ner of the polka dot jersey would be he moved into 2nd place overall. and Italian Moreno Moser, made battled back to pull himself into 8th Continued from page 2 determined here. Additionally, while Rodriguez gained enough time to this stage especially exciting. Van place overall, and paced and men- He was a very deserving winner, and Froome had the yellow jersey well in move from 5th to 3rd. Contador Garderen’s gear troubles, Riblon’s tored Quintana to his polka dot jersey it was the kind of bruising perfor- hand, 2nd through 5th places were was the day’s biggest loser, drop- over shooting of the switchback turn, and overall 2nd place finish. mance we have come to expect from separated by only 47 seconds at ping from 2nd to 4th, and Kreuziger and Contador’s attack on the yellow Jens Voight, at 41 years of age, a Tour champion. the start of this stage, with Alberto slipped to 5th. jersey, made the descent of the Col continued to provide excitement, get- I had expected the green jer- Contador holding an 21 second lead From a nationalist standpoint, de Sarenne rather exhilarating. And ting into several breakaways, looking sey competition to be a close bat- over Quintana, who had a 12 second American Andrew Talansky, in his while it hurt to watch van Garderen for a chance to slip away to a stage tle between Mark Cavendish and lead over Roman Kreuziger, who first Tour, was sitting in 11th over- lose this stage to a resurgent Riblon, victory. In the end, none of them Peter Sagan. But like Froome, Sagan had a 14 second lead over Joaquim all at the start of this stage, 16 I could not help but be excited for worked out, but what color and enter- snared that early on. He and his Rodriguez. The final two spots for seconds behind Belgium’s Michal Riblon who was in tears over his win, tainment he provided. Cannondale team planned and exe- the podium would be determined on Kwiatkowski. He finished the stage and who became the first, and in the There was also the spectacle of cuted a strategy in Stage 7 that spit this stage. in 6th place, just behind Richie Porte, end only, Frenchman to win a stage the Orica-Greenedge team bus get- the other sprinters out the back, and So with the battle for the polka gaining 1:36 on Kwiatkowski, more this year. ting stuck under Stage 1’s finish set Sagan up to capture the interme- dot jersey and 2nd through 5th places than enough to displace Kwiatkowski Then there was the heartbreak of line gantry with the peloton fast diate sprint points and to win the overall both being battled out, this and take 10th place overall. Jean-Christophe Péraud, the high- approaching and the world’s greatest stage. It was a brilliant demonstra- looked to be, and proved to be, the It was a great and exciting stage. est placed Frenchman in the Tour sprinters preparing to barrel down tion of team strategy and execution, most exciting day of the Tour. On The organizers had to be well pleased (9th overall) coming into the second the finishing straight. First the fin- and thrilling to watch it develop the final climb, atop which the stage with how the Tour’s contest and time trial. He crashed while recon- ish line was moved back to the 3 and succeed. With the points from would finish, Rodriguez, who had excitement came down to this pen- noitering the course in the morning, kilometer mark, which would have the win and the intermediate sprint, the most to gain, took the initiative ultimate stage. The only way it could fracturing his collarbone. Still, they been disastrous given the curve in Sagan would have to blow big time and really pressed the pace. His have been better was if the battle had managed to put him together enough the road at that point. Then, with only to lose the jersey. efforts, along with those of Alejandro been for 1st through 5th overall. But to start the stage. He was actually a few minutes to spare, the road was He did not. Rather, while he is not Valverde who at this point was work- to watch a 23 year old Colombian in having a very good ride, only to cleared and the finish was moved quite a power sprinter like Cavendish, ing for Quintana, first whittled the his first Tour climb onto the podium come into a turn within the last 2 back to the original finish line. That André Greipel and Marcel Kittel, he lead group down to themselves, three times, once for the stage, once kilometers of the stage, where his was a first, and certainly had the was consistently second or third, Contador, Kreuziger, Quintana, for the white jersey of the best placed family was watching, and have his organizers pulling their hair. continuing to scoop up important Froome and Froome’s ever pres- young (25 or younger) rider, and wheel slide out on a patch of paint. I The breakaway wins of Rui Costa, points to keep secure his lead in the ent pal, Porte. Rodriguez’s contin- once for the polka dot jersey, was cringed as he fell on that same shoul- Dan Martin and Jan Bakelants pro- green jersey competition. ued efforts cracked Valverde, Porte thrilling. der, and could have cried as his wife vided individual stage excitement. Special mention has to be made and, significantly for Rodriguez, And what about the double ascent came, in tears, to embrace him. The Who can help but pull for a break- of Kittel who was surprisingly domi- Contador and Kreuziger. up Alpe d’Huez in Stage 18? That pain, physical and emotional, was away to improbably succeed? And nant in this Tour with four sprint From there, it was a battle royale was a stroke of genius. Frankly, it is intense and heartbreaking. the surprise team time trial win of wins, Sagan was the best at scooping to the top between Rodriguez, probably no harder than any other And what of Alejandro Valverde’s Orica-Greenedge which also gar- up sprint points, but the best pure Quintana and Froome. With less stage where they throw in a couple bad luck? He was placed second nered team member Simon Garrans sprinter in this year’s Tour was Kittel. than two kilometers to go, Froome of hors category climbs. But the leg- overall, only to have his wheel the yellow jersey brought the team And he made that clear with a thrill- attacked, but could not put enough endary status of Alpe d’Huez shot the break during the windy Stage 5 into some welcome excitement and posi- ing sprint victory in the final stage on distance on his two adversaries who publicity value of this stage sky high. Marseille which split the peloton tive publicity following the spectacle the Champs Élysées. steadily came back to his wheel. The descent, after the first ascent into echelons. With Contador in the of their bus stuck under Stage 1’s The only jersey that remained Then Quintana attacked, and neither of Alpe d’Huez, down the Col de first echelon and Froome caught out finish line gantry. tightly contested throughout the Tour, Froome nor Rodriguez could answer. Sarenne, being a bit treacherous (as I in the second echelon, the pace was On the flip side, the poor show- and which came down to the penulti- Quintana soloed to the finish, with can attest [see sidebar]), added to the high. While Valverde’s team tried ings of Cadel Evans and van mate stage, was the polka dot jersey Rodriguez also passing Froome to excitement and anxiety of this stage. to bring him back up, they couldn’t Garderen were a real disappointment. for the best climber. With beaucoup finish second. Quintana scored the For us Americans, Tejay van quite match the pace, and Valverde While I did not expect Evans or van points in the mountain competition points to win the polka dot jersey Garderen’s breakaway with lost 10 minutes and any hope of Garderen to win, I certainly hoped AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 9

Speaking of Spokes Sidebar Riblon, Elliot, and the Col de Sarenne d’Huez. It By David Ward was a cold, misty and The morning of the Alpe d’Huez rainy day. stage, my friend, Elliot, called me After arriv- about 9 a.m. He vacationing in ing at the Wisconsin, and had been watching summit, we the Tour coverage that morning. I descended immediately told him to say noth- down the ing of the day’s stage as I would be Col de watching it that night. He said the Sarenne. stage was not yet over, but had to call. As shown He asked, “Do you remember the in the Tour, turn on the Col de Sarenne where . . .” it is a nar- Flash back to 2007 when Elliot row, wind- and I went to France and spent two ing road, weeks riding famous cols of the Tour. switchback- One of them, of course, was Alpe ing down a steep slope. It starts too fast for the turn. While Riblon above tree line (and actually at a simply went into the flora, Elliot higher elevation than Alpe d’Huez), locked his rear wheel and his bike Speaking of Spokes descending into the trees about half- slid out. way down. When we rode it, we were Forward to the present. “. . . I fell Continued from page 8 dodging ruts, rocks and boulders on on the Col de Sarenne? There was a for high placings for them both. the upper switchbacks, grateful when rider who went off the road on the This also made van Garderen’s we finally reached smoother, and exact same turn.” Elliot had recog- loss on Alpe d’Huez all the more subsequently newly paved, asphalt. nized that stretch of road as the one painful. I am a good descender and so where he fell, and was explaining This was indeed a unique and was ahead of Elliot on the way down. that to his wife as Moser and Riblon exciting Tour, making it’s 100th However, when I stopped to take approached it, and was amazed to running as successful as Christian some pictures, Elliot passed me and then watch Riblon, also going too Prudhomme, the Tour director, went on ahead. As I continued down, fast, ride off the end of the switch- could have hoped for. Now, it is Elliot had disappeared into the trees. back. “My wife said, ‘You’ve got to back to the drawing board to try Suddenly, as I snaked around a minor call Dave and tell him.’” to design an equally successful bend, I saw Elliot laying on the road So he did, and my wife and I had Tour for next year. And for me, it about fifteen yards before the next a good laugh that night as I pointed is more sleep time. Also, per my switchback. I stopped, asked if he that stretch out to her and we then wife, it is back to her to-do list for Top Left: Elliot Morris begins the descent of the Col de Sarenne. was alright, and then told him to not also watched Riblon’s foray off the Above: David Ward on the descent of the Col de Sarenne. me. Here’s hoping that next year’s move till I had taken his picture. road and into the brush. To his credit, Below: Elliot Morris crashed on the same corner that Riblon went off the road in Tour comes quickly. Much like Christophe Riblon Riblon handled it well and went on to Stage 18 of the 2013 Tour de France. Elliot was ok, but subjected to this photo. when making this descent in stage 18 win this remarkable stage. of this year’s Tour, Elliot was going 10 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Enduro Racing Keene and Irmiger Win Bell Enduro Cup at Canyons Resort ahead of her competition with a total time of 22:34.1. “We were so pleased to bring enduro back to Canyons Resort this season,” said Bell Enduro Cup Event Director Dan Roper. “Perfect trail conditions were matched only by the incredible caliber of the athletes.” Bell Enduro Cup at Canyons Resort was the second stop of three in the new series. Inspired by it’s incredible success in 2012, the Wasatch Enduro has been expanded to the new Bell Enduro Cup series. Enduro Cup will provide more opportunities for athletes to com- pete on Utah’s incredible mountain bike terrain. Bell Enduro Cup series champions will be crowned at the next and final stop of the season August 18 at Sundance Resort. For more information, visit: www.endu- rocupmtb.com.

Open Men 1. Curtis Keene; 19:33.8 2. Brian Lopes; 19:36.9 3. Adam Craig; 19:38.6 4. Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski; 19:39.5 Above: Heather Irmiger topped the women's field. 5. Ben Furbee; 19:52.0 Right: Curtis Keene won the men's open race. 6. Nate Hills; 19:57.4 Right middle: Matt Johnston flies through the trees. 7. Chris Johnston; 19:58.1 Right bottom: Joshuah Anderson catching air. Photos: Mike Schirf - EnduroCupMTB.com. 8. Aaron Bradford; 19:59.3 9. Peter Ostroski; 20:04.1 10. Mason Bond; 20:04.6 Park City, Utah - The second stop onstrated highly skilled bike han- of the Bell Enduro Cup took place dling and reached speeds upwards Open Women Saturday, July 20 at Canyons Resort of 40 mph cruising into a fan-filled 1. Heather Irmiger; 22:34.1 in Park City, Utah. The stop was the resort village. 2. Krista Park; 23:11.3 only North American Enduro Tour At the end of the event, Specialized 3. Kelli Emmett; 23:17.5 stop in Utah attracting an impressive and SRAM rider Curtis Keene man- 4. Margaret Gregory; 23:32.9 roster of 239 riders with names like aged the top spot in the Open Men’s 5. Alisha Gibson; 24:09.3 Brian Lopes, Adam Craig, Jeremy field stacked 48 riders deep with a Horgan-Kobelski, Heather Irmiger total time of 19.33.8. In the Open AM Men 19-29 and Kelli Emmett to Canyons Resort. Women’s competition, Trek Factory 1. Jeremiah Newman; 21:33.0 The race encompassed 17 miles and team rider Heather Irmiger earned 2. Woody Graefe; 21:48.3 3,200 vertical feet of rooty, rowdy her second Bell Enduro Cup title 3. Steve Goodman; 21:52.3 and technical descents. Riders dem- of the season more than 30 seconds AM Men 30-39 1. Dylan Cirulis; 21:12.6 2. Ben Craner; 21:33.6 3. Joe Hanrahan; 21:39.8

AM Men 40+

1. David Beeson; 21:39.9 3. Joshuah Anderson; 23:08.7 2. Robert Garcia; 22:14.6 3. Zach White; 22:34.6 AM Women Junior Men 1. Joni Wirts; 25:11.5 1. Demetri Triantafillou; 21:25.5 2. Carolyn Stwertka; 25:31.7 2. Chandler Harr; 22:55.1 3. Erika Powers; 26:15.5

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Mountain Biking Is the National Forest Service Maintaining Its Mountain Bike Trails? Another problem GAO found: plain to Congress. They spoke to needs to improve its training and vol- provide a more desirable summer By Charles Pekow “Many officials noted that the Forest Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) at a hear- unteer programs. GAO’s report states trail network in the Galena Lodge Service has no career path or train- ing of Bishop’s Natural Resources that “the agency has not established resort area with emphasis on begin- National forests offer more moun- ing programs for trails staff, which Subcommittee on Public Lands & collaboration with and management ner and intermediate trails,” explains tain bike miles than anywhere. The makes it difficult for the agency Environmental Regulation. Greg of volunteers who help maintain Area Ranger Joby Timm in a letter five national forests in Utah and nine to develop and retain professional Martin, a director of the Wood River trails as clear expectations for trails announcing the decision. (In late July, in Idaho provide more than their expertise and leadership for the trails Bike Coalition and the Wood River staff responsible for working with the decision was subject to appeal share. But good luck trying to ride a program,” its report says. Managers trails coordinator for the Blaine volunteers, and training in this area should anyone object.) trail without stumbling over a branch, wind up using summer help, which County Recreation District (BCRD), is limited.” The plan calls for making the finding a fallen or charred tree trunk means they have to train a new crew made the trip from Idaho. He spoke A few national forests and local lodge and nearby trailhead the focus in the way, getting a bigger bounce every year to use crosscut saws, blast of the economic importance of the supporters have found innova- for summer recreation. The project than you want from a pothole, shar- rock, work with horses and so on. recreational area. tive ways to fund trail maintenance, involves the type of collaboration ing the road with a heap of garbage or USFS staff also complained “High quality trail experiences for including using Recreational Trails advocates want – between USFS and finding a segment of the trail washed about everything from inability to mountain bicycling and other trail Program funding, and grants from BCRD on everything from maintain- away. If you manage to avoid those, pay lodging costs (so crews have user groups are a critical component Title II of the Secure Rural Schools ing trails and providing parking to maybe you’ll find a bridge out. to spend hours commuting to and of successful outdoor recreation des- & Community Self Determination signage, educating the public and That’s because the U.S. Forest from remote sites when they could tinations such as Sun Valley,” Martin Act. The act, as reauthorized last year, minimizing conflicts with grazing Service (USFS) isn’t keeping its be working), the need to perform testified. He noted that USFS and the allows counties containing national sheep. trails up to par. Far from it. lengthy environmental reviews, bad community are working on turning a forests to use funding to maintain Teton Valley Trails & Pathways In June, the Government weather and Congress’ routine failure ski lift into a mountain bike lift when the forest infrastructure. Grantees in (TVTP), a community group dedicat- Accountability Office (GAO) offi- to provide not only enough money seasons change. several states, including Idaho, have ed to developing hiking and biking cially reported what many trail users – but appropriate it on time, which But, he said, the area suffers from also used prison crews as labor. In trials in eastern Idaho has been work- long knew: the “Forest Service has makes planning impossible. Most the hodge-podge of trails when it one case, USFS paid the prisoners ing for a decade rather successfully more miles of trail than it has been years, Congress hasn’t passed full- needs a plan. “It is rare that we see only 50 cents a day, according to to build trails in the Caribou-Targhee able to maintain, resulting in a per- year funding bills by the start of the a deliberate effort to plan how a trail GAO. Other places earmark user fees National Forest. “We have three vol- sistent maintenance backlog with a fiscal year. system interacts with the landscape or state off-road vehicle fees for trail unteer days a year” in which about range of negative effects.” In many cases, the Forest Service or how uses are managed to pro- maintenance and get private grants. 130 people donate between 1,200 National forests include about could save money in the long haul by vide a specific experience. Managing Manufacturers and distributors of and 1,500 hours of work, relates 158,000 miles of trails – making it replacing unsustainable trails with trails based on desired experiences, sporting equipment are keen on mak- Executive Director Tim Adams. In the largest custodian of mountain sustainable ones. But the agency as sustainable construction and mainte- ing sure people can find adequate addition to sawing and clearing bike miles in the country. But in a whole hasn’t done much to study nance, and suitability for the desired places to use their products and will brush, TVTP works with USFS on Fiscal Year 2012, USFS only did any trail sustainability because in the conditions of the area rather than donate funds for the purpose. developing “travel plans” for offi- maintenance work on 37 percent of short run “such assessments – and simply by mode of travel would Also, some forests are cial motorized and non-motorized them. It can only afford to do any subsequent changes to trail systems allow the agencies to actually man- using American Recovery and routes appearing on the forest’s offi- work on about a third of its trails – can be costly, time-consuming, and age a trail system rather than a spider Reinvestment Act Funding for trail cial maps. If a trail doesn’t appear on annually and some trails received no contentious,“ GAO notes. web of legacy routes,” he testified. maintenance, including seven in the plan, it’s not supposed to be built. care for a decade. And the percentage GAO also faulted USFS for not Martin noted that because of Idaho totaling about $9.2 million. “We work with different groups: of trails cared for includes those that standardizing trail maintenance train- the differing maintenance poli- And this year, the city of Victor, equestrians, hikers, bikers, joggers, got minimal work – such as pruning ing and procedures. cies of USFS, the Bureau of Land ID and partners received a Federal motor sports” to increase popular brush as opposed to repairing eroded And while USFS valued the Management, the county and the Lands Aces Program grant of about support for trails, Adams says. stretches. USFS estimated its main- volunteer labor it got in FY 12 at state, mountain bikers don’t get a $1.3 million for the Idaho Teton To stretch the declining budget, tenance backlog last year to total $26 million, the time spent working consistent ride. Centennial Trail Project. It will build the value of the volunteer labor can a 1.9-mile paved trail along state $314 million – in addition to another with volunteers took away from the “One of the main problems we are be used as a match when seeking Hwy. 33 from the Wyoming border to $214 million backlog for general time professional staff could actu- having is in places where there has other grants that require local con- the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. tributions, Adams notes. And a few operations and capital improvement. ally spend on trail maintenance them- (been) a fire – the Forest Service has Not quite in the forest but it will TVTP members know their stuff and USFS budgets about $80 million a selves. no extra funding to repair the trails help cyclists get there. The project can teach and supervise other vol- year for trail maintenance (though GAO researchers also reported after the fire. In one place, there were includes providing trailhead info and unteers to use equipment and work it does some trail work with other that USFS staff told them that volun- 100 downed trees in one mile,” states interpretive signs. The city and part- safety. “Because we have done this funding and volunteer work). Only teer groups can turn into adversaries Ashley Korenblat, president of bike ners are putting up about 10 percent 10 years, we have a crew of around 26 percent of its trails meet the Forest when land managers make a decision tour operator Western Spirit Cycling. of the costs. The Federal Highway 30 people that have been doing this Service’s own standards. The prob- they don’t like, such as closing a trail So how do we better sustain Administration gives grants under the for so long” that they can do the lem didn’t spring up recently. Back for environmental reasons. Volunteer USFS’ mountain bike trails? program to improve transportation supervisory work the understaffed in 1989, the agency had fallen $200 groups can also feel they should At the end of the hearing in late to federal lands, as authorized under ranger crews can’t afford time for. million behind in trail upkeep. have a say in management decisions June, Bishop pledged to come up the controversial Moving Ahead for “They can have two or three Forest And these figures may underes- if they provide the bulk of the labor. with “options and recommendations” Progress in the 21st Century (or Service people when we have 30 timate the extent of the problem In a response to GAO, USFS for increasing mountain biking and MAP21) Act. Who says there aren’t people on the trail,” Adams explains. because USFS lacks enough ade- Chief Tom Tidwell wrote that “lim- other recreation in national forests opportunities for bicycling under the But he acknowledges that trail quately trained staff to inspect and ited budgets are a reality” and that and other public lands. At the end act? users have conflicted sometimes with evaluate all its trails. agency resources are strained by the of July, he hadn’t yet come up with Some other rays of hope are shin- rangers and wanted to use trails not But more than a lack of money is need to put out literal forest fires, anything. ing. In Idaho, the Sawtooth National in the plans. causing USFS trail problems. leaving less for figuratively fiery But trail users and governments Recreation Area, which includes And trail planners sometimes One inherent problem stems messes that don’t involve flames. He don’t have to wait for the perpetually three national forests, is planning to have to take into account the needs from the fact that many national for- noted that “there is always greater slow Congress. improve conditions for all levels of of users who can’t speak at the pub- est trails used for mountain biking demand for resources than what is GAO suggests a few ways. To riders. Management decided in July lic forums. “At Mill Creek in Teton weren’t designed for that purpose available.” Tidwell wrote that the start, USFS needs to assess its trail to add 30 miles of non-motorized Canyon, there was an issue with – or for recreational use at all. USFS service “is committed to improve system, the resources it devotes to trails and officially designate about migration of bears. We worked really converted many trails originally built policies and procedures related to them and quantify the gap between 14.7 miles of existing trails as official closely with environmentalists and as logging or mining roads or as trail maintenance, including imple- the two. single-track mountain bike routes. how close we could go to the migra- access routes for firefighters or trans- menting the electronic collection of Then USFS needs to improve “The purpose of the projects is to tory corridor,” Adams recalls. portation to remote areas. Some were trail condition and prescription data.” its policies and procedures. Three built on steep slopes that make them He promised to look for ways to help years ago, the agency developed prone to erosion. Trails may lead managers recruit and retain employ- A Framework for Sustainable riders through environmentally sen- ees with trail building expertise. Recreation to do just that. But it sitive areas or places not the most Some local trail users traveled hasn’t used it for trail maintenance. desirable to ride. to Washington recently to com- Specifically, the Forest Service

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Commuter Column Rachel Otto: An Attorney Who Rides to Work plans her weeks so that on days where I hadn’t watched her mount her trusty By Ashley Patterson she has out of office meetings farther steed and ride off to work after the than five or six miles from the office, interview. Who says lawyers can’t ride their she packs them all into one day. “I She just “upgraded” to a more bikes to work? Not Rachel Otto, that’s have a mental block with being waste- comfortable, upright-style bike with for sure. ful with most things, especially with a basket in the rear in order to carry Rachel Otto is an attorney with driving. In a nutshell, I just like rid- precious cargo like groceries and Strindberg & Scholnick, a law firm ing my bike more than I like driving.” libations which she loves to tote on specializing in employment law, pri- Considering how fun it is to ride a the bike after work. She gave up a marily representing employees. Her bike and how stressful it is to drive a late 1970s model ten speed Schwinn. office just recently moved closer to car, it’s hard to believe more people Otto’s motto is clearly is function don’t share that belief. her home so while previously she had before fashion when it comes to bikes! As an attorney, Rachel has to look a ten mile round trip commute, she Rachel is never fearful on her bike, sharp at work and plans ahead on driv- now has a two mile round trip route. although she has been hit by a car ing day to stock the office with the The longer route had the advantage of necessary clothing to go to meetings while riding many years ago. She says providing a bit of a workout each day and to court. In winter, she’ll wear lots that people try to convince her that but the shorter route is well, pretty of layers to stay warm on the bike but she should be scared but she feels she convenient. She’s especially apprecia- during the warmer months, she often gets lots of respect from motorists tive of the shorter commute these days just wears a skirt while riding. She when she’s riding. She points out that because she’s currently six months pointed out that right now she’s wear- when she follows the rules of the road, pregnant yet is still riding to work ing lots of stretchy clothes as she’s six motorists rarely treat her aggressively daily. “My commute is so short now months pregnant but the day we chat- or disrespectfully. “It’s important to Rachel Otto, an attorney in Salt Lake City, rides to work nearly every day. that nothing - even pregnancy - is an ted, she looked very professionally have more people in town riding bikes Photo: Courtesy Rachel Otto excuse not to ride.” dressed. You would never have known so that drivers get used to seeing us Rachel rides nearly every day and she had ridden her bike that morning if and sharing the road with us.” AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 13

Advocacy New Park City Trail In accordance with MTF’s mis- Map Now Available sion to increase user etiquette, there Bike Utah to Introduce Safe Cyclist Program are reminders on right-of-way and A new edition of the Mountain pointers on good trail behavior. cover the following topics: Programs, Corporate Health Fairs, or Trails Foundation (MTF) Park City By Scott Lyttle MTF strongly urges cyclists to keep as a lunchtime perk for staff. Trail Map, sponsored in part by in mind that riding on these trails 1.How to properly outfit yourself Bike Utah will be partnering with Backcountry.com, describes rough- is a privilege, not a right - and that This fall, Bike Utah will be intro- and your bicycle for bike commut- the League of American Bicyclist, ly 400 miles of IMBA Gold Level, ducing the Safe Cyclist program, a ing. non-motorized trails in the greater the privilege hinges on honoring Road Respect and the Salt Lake new bicycle commuting safety edu- 2.How to easily fix a flat tire and Park City area. the right for all trail users, wildlife County Bicycle Ambassadors to cation presentation geared toward correctly lock-up your bicycle during Although the map is not spe- included, to enjoy a safe journey. assure a comprehensive program. cific to cycling and includes hike beginner and intermediate riders. the day. Throw 5 bucks in any one of the Classes and rides can be custom- only terrain, the vast majority of Did you know that bike commut- 3.Understanding the different Park City’s trail system is open to numerous “map jars” placed in sup- ized to your needs, schedule and ers are healthier, happier and more bicycle infrastructures on the roads. cycling. For a mere $5.00 donation, porting businesses throughout Park alert employees? According to the 4.Understanding Utah bicycle desired riding area. you can get your hands on a rip- City to buy a copy of the map. And Happiness Dividend study, happy laws. stop gem of a map describing green, Please reach out to Scott Lyttle at while in Park City, consider thank- employees can raise: sales by 37%, 5.A hands-on route planning ses- blue and black trails. The map 435-901-4191 or slyttle@bikeutah. ing our 31 Adopt-A-Trail sponsors productivity by 31% and task accu- sion for interested employees which also indicates trailheads, elevations, org to learn more about the program landmarks and waypoints. This racy by 19%. could include using public transpor- which are listed by name and trail or to schedule a presentation. year’s edition features three new on the map’s back cover. The Safe Cyclist program will tation. trails: Sam’s (in the Deer Valley For more information, visit help encourage employees to get out area), Mojave (in the PCMR area) and lead a more active lifestyle. The The Safe Cyclist program is ideal Scott Lyttle is the Executive Di- and PC Hill (connecting to Round mountaintrails.org. one-hour hands-on presentation will to include in Employee Wellness rector for Bike Utah, bikeutah.org. Valley). -Lora Smith

Commuting Tour de Cure Raises community support including a Nearly $400,000 for hefty list of sponsors like Larry H Miller Dealerships, Questar, Pacific GreenBike Salt Lake City Expands with 2 New Diabetes Steel, American Express, IM Flash Technologies, Nate Wade Subaru, Saturday, June 8th at the 11th Cycling Utah and Taylor Audio Stations and Additions to 5 annual Utah Tour de Cure present- the 2013 Utah Tour de Cure raised with the remaining users spread week. ed by Larry H Miller Dealerships Salt Lake City (July 30, 2013) throughout the Wasatch Front. Bike share programs make high- saw 105 teams and 1,302 cyclists. nearly $400,000 for the American –Salt Lake City’s non-profit bike Five of the stations that see the quality bicycles available in an That’s 1,302 faces contorted into Diabetes Association. This year’s share program, GreenBike, has highest usage amongst bike share urban setting for riders to get from various expressions, some of pain, ride may be over, but the Tour de surpassed initial user projections members will be expanded. UTA’s point A to point B. Bikes are docked or fatigue, some glowing with hap- Cure doesn’t stop until it accom- leading to the systems first major Intermodal Hub station, which ties at stations that instantly make them piness, even some streaming with plishes what it’s name so implies, expansion, less than four month mass transit options TRAX and available for other members instead tears of joy. These were the faces an end to our nation’s struggle with since its launch. Two new stations FrontRunner, as well as buses to of being chained or tucked away in of determination. They were faces diabetes. Take the ride of your life seeking to make a difference, all will be installed on Tuesday, July 30 GreenBike, will double in size. an office. Shared bikes are either and lend a hand or a pedal to the “Bike Share works in conjunction being ridden or are available for striving to say one thing. “No one is to meet growing customer demand, Tour de Cure next year and help as well as the expansion of several with light rail, bus, and Frontrunner someone else. The system benefits alone in the fight against Diabetes.” Stop Diabetes! For more informa- popular existing locations, to han- service so riders have an option for visitors, commuters and residents in The message was made by 3 year dle an increased number of bikes. the first or last mile of their trips,” the downtown area. old rider Anna Hansen, just as it was tion, visit: main.diabetes.org/utah- GreenBike, a partnership between explained Stan Penfold, RDA Chair. Bike share systems are not rentals. made by 81 year old cyclist Richard tourdecure. Salt Lake City, the Downtown “Demand for the Bike Share pro- Instead the program works through Bond. With such overwhelming -Dustin Stark Alliance and other strategic partners, gram has been great, and expansion membership that range from $5 for opened with 10 downtown stations of these transit-focused stations will 24-hour access to $75 for a year. in April. In only 130 days, each further enhance connections down- Bike share allows a member to take GreenBike has been used 270 times. town. Bike Share is a wise invest- any bike from any station, as many Ogden Bike Park Now Open A new solar-powered station will ment in Salt Lake City.” A survey times as you want, for 30 minutes at be located at the Radisson Hotel, showed that 86% of locals strongly a time for no additional charge. The The Ogden Bike Park is now complete. The park features flow trails, located at 215 W South Temple agree that the GreenBike program is farthest distance between any two dirt jumps, and downhill trails. Signage is in the works and the naming of and a second station will also be an enhancement to Salt Lake City’s stations is well under a 30 minute the trails is under way. And, the park is now open and ready to be ridden! added at 300 S and 160 E. The public transportation system. Due trip. An added benefit is that once The trails are are in need of riders to get them dialed in. The dirt is still a Radisson station is expected to be to the availability of a bike share the bike is docked at the station, the little loose, but the more it is ridden, the better it will get. It took hours of popular with convention attendees system, 29% of respondents ride user is no longer responsible for it: volunteer work and the help of Alpine Trails to make the park possible. and the installation is timed to meet public transit more often, resulting eliminating the need to remember Thank you to everyone in the community that helped make this possible. the needs of the city’s largest trade in improved air quality and reduced a lock or worry about maintenance. It couldn’t be done without the dedication of the biking community. If you show: Outdoor Retailer, scheduled traffic congestion. For a limited time, annual members have any comments or suggestions, please leave a message on the Ogden to begin Wednesday. “We’re proud Additionally, the Key Bank receive a custom “I Bike SLC” hel- Bike Park FaceBook page (facebook.com/ogdenbikepark). Let the shred- to be the first hotel in Salt Lake station, near City Creek Center, met with their membership purchase. ding begin! to have a GreenBike station,” said will have several docks added. Annual Members also receive The Ogden Bike Park is located in the foothills of Ogden between 9th James Courtney, General Manager of “Downtown shoppers have discov- an online profile that keeps track and 12th Street. There are two trailheads: One at Maxfield and Hislop and the Salt Lake City Radisson. “This ered the GreenBikes. They have of the number of calories burned, the other at Maxfield and 1350 S. in Ogden. guest amenity, plus our convenient quickly become a part of the City distance traveled and how many connection to the Airport TRAX Creek Center experience. I see them pounds of toxic pollutants weren’t -Shannon Nutley line, allows our customers to skip everywhere! We are thrilled to see released into our air. Additionally, the environmental costs of vehicle more bikes available at the Key Bank annual members are provided with emissions and enjoy fresher air as station on our blocks and at new sta- an RFID card that lets you tap the they get a little exercise.” Based on tions around the city,” said Linda dock of your choosing to release initial data, roughly one-third of all Wardell, General Manager, City your GreenBike. The GreenBike GreenBike uses are from out of state Creek Center. Squatters, Exchange Membership Card also works in visitors. Salt Lake County residents Place and Rocky Mountain Power over a dozen cities across the coun- comprise an additional 33 percent, stations will also be expanded this try.

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1. Tim Mulvihill; Contender 2. Amber Masters; 2:25:05 Cat 1/2/3 Female cycling utah Bicycles; 50:44.0 Citizen 30-39 Female 1. Mindy Mccutcheon; Canyon Bicycles; 2:53:45 2. Cody Haroldsen; Ski Utah - 1. Chelesa Wood; 1:27:55 2. Breanne Nalder; DNA Cycling p/b Plan7; 2:53:55 Marketstar Cycling; 52:30.0 2. Jeanette Pierce; Wild Child Cycles; 1:29:52 3. Tiffany Pezzulo; Roosters/Bikers Edge; 2:53:57 3. Joshua Frick; Clean Currents p/b 3. Rain Gibbs; 1:47:55 4. Laura Howat; Ski Utah Marketstar; 2:53:58 Beyer Kia; 52:35.0 4. Mindy Colasurdo; 1:52:44 5. Hannah Ross; Harriston/Sun Valley Mortgage; 4. Brandon Blackwell; 5. Cassi Knecht; 2:06:55 2:53:59 Plan7|Brightface; 53:22.0 Citizen 30-39 Male Cat 1/2/3/4 Male Master 5. Kurt Wolfgang; SquadraSF; 1. Preston Edwards; 1:18:31 1. Dirk Cowley; FFKR Architects Racing; 2:05:11 53:25.0 2. Yaron Steinhauer; 1:19:20 2. Scott Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; RACE RESULTS Cat 3 Male 3. Mike Smith; 1:21:22 2:05:15 1. Nic Sells; Harristone/sun val- 4. Clint Knecht; 1:22:47 3. Jerald Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling ley; 54:24.0 5. John Willham; 3form; 1:22:47 Team; 2:05:18 Mountain Beg Men Crusher in the Tushar, Beaver, UT, July Beginner Women 2. Ben Schmalz; Cicada Racing Citizen 40-49 Female 4.Tek Kilgore; MiDuole; 2:05:29 Bike 1. NickMarkosian; 1:21:19 13, 2013 1. KatyNafus; Utah Mountain Biking; 0:58:36 Inc; 54:55.0 1. Mary Emerson; 1:26:28 5. John Lauck; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; Racing 2. Benjamin Witt; 1:34:44 Pro Open Men Jr Men 12-15 3. Weston Woodward; Intermountain Live Well; 2. Tammy Miller; 1:52:58 2:06:40 3 Joe Benson; UtahMountainBiking.com; 1:37:34 1. Levi Leipheimer; Clif Bar; 4:06:17 1. JoshPeterson; KUHL; 0:38:15 55:20.0 3. Margaret Moore; 2:05:18 Cat 4/5 Male Master 4. Corey Spencer; UtahMountainBiking.com; 2. Tyler Wren; Jamis/Hagens Berman; 4:16:01 2. Makay Smith; Canyon bicycles ; 0:38:35 4. Jared Prince; Roosters/Bikers Edge; 55:30.0 4. Dixie Timmerman; 2:44:42 1. Jon Rose; 2:06:18 Sherwood Hills, Intermountain Cup # 6, 1:41:09 3. Barry Wicks; Kona Bikes; 4:16:06 3. Conner Grimes; Canyons Bicycling; 0:39:53 Logan, UT, June 29, 2013 5. Nathan Steele; SaltCycle-intelitech; 56:26.0 Citizen 40-49 Male 2. Michael Raemisch; Bountiful Bicycle p/b 5. Brian Vanderwel; Utah Mtn Bike; 1:47:59 4. Jamey Driscoll; Jamis/Hagens Berman; 4:16:37 4. Brynn Bingham; DNA/Summit Bike Club; Cat 4 Male 1. Kevin Johansen; 1:16:51 Threshol; 2:06:21 Pro Men Youth 10-12 5. Rob Squire; Amore Vita; 4:17:22 0:40:24 1. Alex Grant; Sho-Air Cannondale; 1:42:53 1. Trent Watkins; Cicada Racing Inc; 55:21.0 2. Pierre Zabel; 1:17:39 3. Andy Compas; Infinite Cycles; 2:06:22 1. Dylan Fairchild; 0:47:39 Pro Open Women 5. JaseHoover; Canyon bicycles ; 0:42:59 2. Rory Duckworth; SLTC; 56:24.0 3. Robert MacGregor; 1:21:42 4. 2:06:23 2. Keegan Swensen; Cannondale Factory Racing; 2. Bentley Vanderwel; Utah Mtn Bike; 1:01:53 1. Gretchen Reeves; Tokyo Joes; 5:16:46 Jr Women 12-15 1:46:07 3. Ben Cook; FFKR Architects Racing; 56:45.0 4. Trev Umble; 1:22:27 5. Larry Luke; FFKR Architects Racing; 2:06:24 3. Kekoa Naluai; Canyon Bicycle; 1:13:24 2. Joey Lythgoe; Kühl-Rocky Mountain; 5:22:41 1. Sydney Palmer-Leger; Summit Bike Club; 4. Samuel Dearden; Revolution cafe rio; 57:45.0 5. Grant Crowell; 1:23:08 Cat 1/2/3 Male Master 3. Troy Heithecker; Roosters Bikers Edge; 1:51:01 4. Dallen Jeppson; 1:16:35 3. Meghan Sheridan; UtahMountainBiking. 0:39:21 4. Brent Pontius; Roosters Bikers Edge;1:54:18 5. James Lavelle; 57:55.0 Citizen 50+ Female 1. Ira Sorensen; Infinite Cycles; 3:02:14 Jr Men 12-15 com; 5:34:00 2. Lauren Bingham; DNA Cycling/Summit Bike Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 55-59 1. Mary Beacco; 1:30:50 2. Mark Zimbelman; Volo Cycling Clothing – 5. Zach Peterson; KUHL; 1:55:36 1. JoshPeterson; KUHL; 0:37:47 4. Anna Jo Dingman; Team Rockford/Clif; 5:48:19 Club; 0:45:45 Expert Men 19-29 1. Charles Palmer; FFKR Architects Racing; 56:24.0 2. Maggie Loring; 1:33:41 Jumex; 3:02:15 2. Conner Grimes; Canyon Bicycles; 0:38:42 5. Kimberly Baldwin; Tough Girls; 5:51:00 3. MilaLeger Redel; Summit Bike Club; 0:50:55 2. Jerald Hunsaker; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 3. Andrea White; 1:40:42 3. Donald Armstrong; Microseal Racing Team; 1. Josh Brown; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold 3. Bryn Bingham; Summit Bike Club/DNA;0:39:56 29 & Under Men 4. Ellise Shuman; Revolution Peak Sports; 1:36:54 Team; 56:39.0 4. Melinda Berge; 1:58:32 3:02:23 4. Wyatt Peterson; Intermountain Live Well p/b 1. Tyler Call; Rockford/ Clif; 5:00:32 Fastener;1:02:45 3. Scott Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 5. Reatha Whiting; 2:12:32 4. Zan Treasure; bountiful mazda cycling team; 2. Devan Wiggins; Bike Fix; 1:45:00 Threshold Sports; 0:40:13 2. Shelby Burton; Kühl / Rocky Mountain; 5:09:46 5. Hattie Ransom; Utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Kodey Myers; Harristone/SunValley; 1:45:05 56:47.0 Citizen 50+ Male 3:02:23 5. JaseHoover; Canyon Bicycles; 0:42:12 3. James Rowan; Colavita SW; 5:13:40 1:08:29 4. Lorin Ronnow; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 1. Bruce Johansen; 1:17:52 5. Art O’Connor; COTBR/Competitive Cyclist; 4. Paul Davis; Top Gear Bicycle Shop; 1:46:29 Jr Men 16-18 4. Dallas Zurcher; Zurchers; 5:14:30 Youth 10-12 Expert Men 30-39 Team; 58:32.0 2. Paul Smith; 1:18:54 3:02:33 1. Matthew Behrens; Summit Bike Club; 1:16:17 5. Bryce Olsen; Masherz; 5:14:45 1. Dylan Fairchild; 0:55:36 5. Joe Brubaker; Ski Utah Cycling Marketstar 3. Earl Xaiz; 1:19:28 Cat 5 Male 1. Aaron Hagge; Diamond Peak/Utah 2. Jackson Cheney; Canyon Bicycles; 1:18:01 35 & Under Women 2. Myles Fowler; 1:02:16 Orthopaedics; 1:41:58 Ut; 58:53.0 4. Bob Ellefern; 1:24:05 1. John Ford; Canyon Bicycles – Shimano; 1:48:36 Beginner Women 1. Angie Kell; COTBR; 5:35:37 3. IanCheney; Canyon Bicycles; 1:08:40 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 50-54 5. Alan Jarrett; 1:26:20 2. Joseph Stewart; FFKR Architects/Velo Sport Expert Men 40+ 1. Melanie Gladding; 0:59:09 2. Ivy Pedersen; Rockford/Clif; 6:17:07 4. Parker Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 1:14:00 1. Mitt Stewart; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1. Mark Zimbelman; Volo Cycling Clothing – Citizen Clydesdale Rac; 1:48:37 2. Kellye Potter; 1:10:02 3. Melanie Smith; Revolution Peak Fasteners; 5. HaleNickell; 1:30:58 Jumex; 54:45.0 1 Douglas Sligting; 1:22:47 3. Keaton Rich; University of Utah; 1:48:41 1:38:05 Jr Women 16-18 6:30:43 Pro Men 2. Reed Topham; CarboRocket; 1:41:18 2. Louis Riel; CANYON BICYCLES; 54:50.0 2 Don Sorensen; 1:35:49 4. Brian Higley; CA Pools/Primal; 1:48:59 1. Sienna Leger Redel; Summit Bike Club; 1:34:27 4. Amanda Schaper; Ritte Racing; 6:43:21 1. Drew Free; Revolution/ Peak Fasteners; 1:57:49 3. Jeff Clawson; Canyon Bicycles – Shimano; 3 Kevin Perrenoud; 1:38:06 5. Demetius Leach; Canyon; 1:50:03 3. Ray Warner; Revolution; 1:41:52 Jr Women 12-15 5. Amber Tingey; Barries Ski & Sport of Idaho; 2. Nathan Miller; Pivot Cycles; 1:58:09 4. Bob Saffell;Revolution; 1:45:48 56:58.0 4 Kevin Olsen; 1:42:21 Cat 3/4 Male 1. Sydney Palmer-Leger; Summit Bike Club; 6:52:36 3. WillMcDonald; Cole Sport; 1:59:29 4. Scott Mathewson; Contender Bicycles; 00:14.0 5 Charles Whiting; 1:45:48 1. Ryan Kingsolver; Bpd 0 Down Fezzari Racing; 5. Luis Rosa; Roosters/BikersEdge; 1:48:42 0:38:24 30-34 Men 4. Zach Peterson; KUHL; 2:00:05 Pro Women 5. Gary Wiedenfeld; Revolution Cafe Rio; 02:57.0 Citizen Under 20 Male 2:50:34 2. Lauren Bingham; Summit Bike Club/DNA; 1. Eric Gardiner; Revolution Cafe Rio; 5:14:58 5. RickWetherald; Athletes on Track Coaching; Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 40-44 1 Matthew Lerdahl; 1:17:03 2. Branson Yantes; Intermountain LiVe Well 1. Meghan Sheridan; Utahmountainbiking. 0:43:45 2. Stewart Goodwin; Kühl / Goodwin Media; 2:00:57 com; 1:48:28 1. Richard Feldman; Durance-Colnago; 52:31.0 2 Seth Bromley; 1:32:16 p/b; 2:50:34 3. MilaLeger Redel; Summit Bike Club; 0:49:09 5:18:19 Expert Men 19-29 2. Gavin Fitzsimmons; Infinite Cycles Racing; Cat 1/2/3 Female 3. Sage Thorpe; Intermountian live well / boun; Expert Women 4. Maggie Ressa; Utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Matt Harding; 3b yoga; 5:21:21 1. Hayden Sampson; Roosters/Bikers Edge; 1. Erika Powers; Revolution/PeakFasteners; 01:59.0 1. Anne Perry; DNA cycling p/b Plan; 7 1:09:14 2:50:34 1:16:07 4. Matt Snyder; revolution; 5:28:54 1:35:50 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 35-39 2. Mindy McCutcheon; Canyon Bicycles; 1:12:59 4. Ben Cline; Canyon Bicycles; 2:50:37 1:33:49 Women 40+ 5. Shaun Johnson; Scullcandy; 5:29:28 2. Connor Barrett; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold 2. Jessica Morris; Experticity;1:39:47 1. Sam Kried; Idaho Kidney/ICE; 53:00.0 3. Breanne Nalder; DNA Cycling p/b Plan7; 1:15:21 5. Cameron Anderson; Contender; 2:50:37 1. Angela Johnson; Bountiful Bicycle p/b 35-39 Men Sports; 1:37:52 2. Ira Sorensen; Infinite Cycles; 58:08.0 4. Megan Hill; DNA Cycling p/bPlan7; 1:15:30 Pro 1/2/3 Male Men 60+ Threshold Sports;1:29:57 1. Tim Matthews; Team Big Ring/ RealCyclist. 3. Travis Millward; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold 1. Joel Quinn; Utah Mountain Biking; 1:01:03 3. Eric Thompson; FFKR Architects Racing; 59:23.0 5. Dulce Altabella; The Contender Club; 1:17:19 1. Colin Joyce; California Giant Berry Farms/S; Pro Men com; 4:59:52 Sports; 1:44:51 4. Aaron Olsen; ffkr/velosport; 59:35.0 Cat 3/4 35+ Master Female 2:44:03 2. Lewis Rollins; Contender Bicycle; 1:01:36 1. Jonathan Page; Fuji; 1:43:47 2. Jasonn Potter; Flying Tigers; 5:07:29 4. Devan Wiggins; Bike Fix; 1:50:53 3. Bruce Argyle; UtahMountainBiking.com; Cat1/2/3/4/5 Tandem 1. Megan Lowe; BDP-0 Down- Fezzari; 1:16:30 2. Francisco Mancebo; 5-Hour Energy p/b Kenda; 2. WillMcDonald; Cole Sport Racing; 1:48:59 3. Jason Prigge; X-Men; 5:17:22 Expert Men 30-39 1. Kelly Crawford; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 2. Pamela Dalcanto; 1:16:30 2:44:05 1:08:59 3. Aaron Phillips; Euclid; 1:50:14 4. Adam Lisonbee; 4Life/Mad Dog Cycles; 5:18:43 1. Brian Tolbert; KUHL; 1:29:36 4. Bradley Rich; Mllcreek Bicycles; 1:10:54 Team; 57:49.0 3. Ruth Shapiro; Ski Utah/Marketstar; 1:18:44 3. Jasper Stuyven; Bontrager Pro Cycling Team; 4. ZachPeterson; KUHL; 1:52:00 5. Kevin Hulick; Roosters/Bikers Edge; 5:19:34 2. NateDrozd;Euclid/utahmountainbiking. Cat1/2 Female 4. Marci Kimball; Infinite Cycles; 1:19:57 2:44:06 5. Gene Poncelet; UtahMountainBiking.com; 5. Jon Russell;KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 1:52:49 36-49 Women com; 1:32:31 1:21:28 1. Breanne Nalder; DNA Cycling p/b Plan7; 01:08.0 5. Robynn Masters; Ski Utah Cycling Marketstar 4. Tyler Riedesel; Canyon Bicycles- Shimano; Clydesdale 1. Jamie Williams; LOGAN RACE CLUB; 5:58:07 3. Christian Faatz; KUHL; 1:35:45 2. Anne Perry; DNA cycling p/b Plan 7; 01:32.0 Ut; 1:19:58 2:44:11 Men 50+ 1. Michael Dodge; Utahmountainbiking.com; 2. Alison Knutson; Ali K Nut Cutthroat Racing; 4. Jared Millington; Bountiful Bicycle p/b 1. Paul LaStayo; Ski Utah; 1:21:46 3. Mindy Mccutcheon; Canyon Bicycles; 02:23.0 Cat 3/4 Male 5. Taylor “tj” Eisenhart; FFKR p/bTour of Utah; 1:21:52 6:21:50 Threshold Sports; 1:37:56 4. Megan Hill; DNA Cycling p/bPlan7; 02:26.0 1. Nathan Cisney; Roosters; 1:06:03 2:44:21 2. Mike Buckley; The Bike Shoppe Racing Team; 2. JohnTwitchell; Utahmountainbiking. 3. Kim Popham; Team Rockford Cliff; 6:40:56 5. Jeffrey Heal; Wimmers; 1:37:57 1:22:45 5. Karen Appleby-Krieg; ICE/Idaho Cycling 2. Dallas Zurcher; Zurchers; 1:06:03 com;1:27:28 4. Jilene Mecham; team fatty; 6:43:01 Expert Men 40+ Enthusiasts; 02:44.0 3. Samuel Dearden; Revolution Cafe Rio; 1:06:03 Cyclo 3. Mark Enders; OCef; 1:23:34 Expert Men 19-29 5. Jennifer Seessel; Team Rockford/Clif; 6:58:30 1. MittStewart; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:31:40 4. Ty Loyola; contender; 1:31:54 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Female Master 55-59 4. Justin Park; 1:06:43 Cross 1. Anders Johnson; Ogden Cycling Education 40-44 Men 2. Jonas Croft;revolution/Peak Fasteners; 1:36:46 1. Bev Ronnow; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 5. Connor Johnson Harristone; Sun Valley 5. Rick Morris; UMB-Sagecycles.com; 1:34:48 Foundation; 1:57:37 1. Frank Overton; Fascat Coaching; 4:51:12 3. Reed Topham; CarboRocket; 1:37:10 Sport Men 30-39 34:29.0 Mortgage; 1:07:06 2. PaulDavis; Top Gear Bicycle Shop; 2:05:18 2. Link King; Bicycle Haus; 4:55:24 4. Dennis Barrett; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold 2. Karen Christoffersen; LiVe Well p/b bountful Cat 5 Male Raleigh Midsummer Nights, Cyclocross Race, 1. James Crawford; Bountiful Bicycle/Live Well; Expert Men 30-39 3. Ty Hopkins; 4Life/Maddog Cycles; 4:55:36 Sports; 1:38:54 1:22:48 bicycle; 34:50.0 1. Micah Blauvelt; Animal Liberation Racing; Deer Valley, UT, July 25, 2013 1. Stewart Goodwin; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 4. Ryan Hamilton; Team Rockford; 4:57:37 5. BobSaffell; revolution; 1:39:44 3. Margaret Douglass; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 1:06:07 Elite Men 2. Kyle Smith; Krank Monkyz; 1:30:29 1:58:21 5. Greg Petersen; Tosh; 5:09:14 Expert Women 3. Brian Beardall; Pirates; 1:30:35 Team; 37:26.0 2. Jared Kirkham; 1:08:02 1. Carl Decker; 46:05:00 2. Ryan Blaney; KUHL/Rocky Mountain; 1:59:54 45-49 Men 1. Roxanne Toly; White Pine p/b Jans.com; 1:50:02 4. Kathi Bourne; 39:57.0 3. Keaton Rich; University of Utah; 1:09:13 2. Jonathan Page; at 16 4. Dave Laga; Infinite Cycles; 1:38:00 3. Kevin Winzeler; Kevin Winzeler Photography; 1. Robert Mcgovern; Ice; 5:02:30 2. Debbie Mortensen;Diamond Peak/Utah 5. Wayne Baker; Utahmountainbiking.com; Cat1/2/3/4/5 Female Master 60-99 4. Peter Robson; 1:10:59 3. Ben Berden; Raleigh Clement; at 1:16 1:59:59 2. Craig Kidd; Barries Ski and Sport; 5:04:38 Orthopaedics; 1:52:03 1. Melinda Berge; 40:27.0 5. Dustin Grimnes; Premier Credit; 1:12:17 4. Allan Krugoff; Raleigh Clement; at 2:08 1:46:26 4. Michael Burton; White Pine Racing Powered by 3. Vint Schoenfeldt; Team VOLO Cycling; 5:16:09 3. Melanie Smith; Revolution; 1:57:29 Sport Men 40-49 2. Patty Puz; Durance-Colnago; 44:14.0 Junior 10-14 5. Justin Lindine; Redline; at 2:55 JANS.COM; 2:14:27 4. Mark Larsen; Team Red Rock; 5:23:32 4. Erika Powers; Revolution/PeakFasteners; Cat1/2/3/4 Female Master 50-54 1. Drew Palmer Ledger; 1:12:00 Elite Women 1. Eadric Bressel; LRR; 1:20:58 Expert Men 40+ 5. Ron Glowczynski; Bike Flights.com; 5:25:41 1:57:50 2. Greg Roberts; M & J; 1:23:05 1. Laura Howat; Ski Utah Marketstar; 35:22.0 2. Harrison Garvin; FFKR Architects Racing; 1. Caroline; Mani Raleigh Clement; 33:16:00 1. Jonas Croft;Revolution/Peak Fasteners; 2:00:40 50+ Men 5. Brenna Egan; 2:00:51 Cat1/2/3/4 Female Master 45-49 2:10:12 2. Amanda Carey; Stan’s No Tubes Elite; at 19 3. GregSironen;Utahmountainbiking.com;1:25:55 2. BobSaffell; revolution; 2:01:50 1. Gary Porter; Ogden One; 5:15:15 Single Speed 4. Bobby Lincoln; White Pine Racing p/b Jans. 1. Ruth Shapiro; Ski Utah/Marketstar; 36:20.0 3. Dallin Garvin; FFKR Architects Racing; 2:14:12 3. Erica Zaveta; Redline; at 1:31 3. Reed Topham; CarboRocket; 2:04:23 2. Steve Warsocki; Church of the Big Ring; 5:24:29 1. NedDowling; Contender; 1:45:16 2. Toni Daugherty; 42:10.0 Cat 1/2/3 Master 35+ Male 4. Rebecca Gross; Tough Girl/; at 1:45 com; 1:27:43 4. Stephan Bergen; Utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Darrell Davis; Contender Bicycles; 5:28:34 2. RichCaramadre; KUHL; 1:53:28 5. Brian Ressa; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:29:08 3. Kelly Dailey; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 1. Mark Zimbelman; Volo Cycling Clothing – 5. Beth Ann; Orton Team S&M; at 1:48 2:06:24 4. Todd Henneman; jans.com; 5:31:02 3. David Johnson; dave j; 2:21:48 18:38.0 Jumex; 1:06:03 Industry Men Sport Men 19-29 5. Luis E Rosa; Roosters/Bikers Edge; 2:10:44 5. Craig Sorensen; logan race club; 5:32:20 Men 50+ 1. Anders Johnson; OCEF; 1:15:00 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 65-99 2. Michael Fogarty; First Endurance; 1:12:06 1. Philip Tintsman; MRI Endurance; 31:19:00 Expert Women Singlespeed Open 1. Mark Enders; OCef; 1:46:56 1. Ken Louder; FFKR Architects Racing; 31:21.0 3. Vint Schoenfeldt; VOLO Cycling; 1:13:18 2. Nicholas Riddle; at 2:03 2. McKay Hunt; Weber; 1:15:51 1. Nicole Tittensor; Revolution/Blaine Nielson 1. Alex Smith; 3B Yoga; 5:05:42 2. Mike Buckley; The Bike Shoppe Racing Team; 3. Hayden Sampson; Roosters/Bikers Edge;1:16:22 2Gary Simmons; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 4. Louis Riel; CANYON BICYCLES; 1:14:33 3. Bryce Olsen; LiveWell p/b Bountiful bike; Trucking; 1:43:18 2. Stephen Wasmund; BykMor; 5:29:59 1:47:01 33:24.0 5. Bruce Bilodeau; Canyon Bicycles / Shimano; at 2:41 4. Jordan Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 1:17:30 2. Kelly Crawford; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold 3. Eric Nelson; Mudfoot; 5:31:19 3. JeffFlick; KUHL; 1:49:34 5. Brock Jeske; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:18:55 3. Lee Bourne; Contender; 37:38.0 1:15:11 4. Bob Saffell; Utah State Championship; at 2:47 Sports;1:44:38 4. Shannon Boffeli; MTBRaceNews.com/ 4. James Rees;4 life/mad dog; 1:57:52 4. Kieth Sorensen; 42:49.0 Cat 4/5 Master 35+ Male 5. Brook Watts; Michelob Ultra-Big Shark; at 3:25 Sport Women 19-34 Single Speed Revolution; 5:39:36 5. Michael Profsky; 1:59:04 1. EmilyWitman; Kuhl; 1:05:02 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 60-64 1. Michael Raemisch; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Men Singlespeed 1. NedDowling; 1:33:26 5. Alan Zinniker; Ritte; 5:40:41 Sport Men 19-29 1. Howard Roose; Intermountain Cycling Threshold; 1:12:21 1. Craig Etheridge; Raleigh/Clement; 37:34:00 2. AlexisAult; 1:13:18 2. Dave Benson; utahmountainbiking.com; 1. Jordan Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 1:41:16 3. JennaJohnston; Bingham Cyclery; 1:20:19 Organization; 31:39.0 2. Richard Dalcanto; 1:12:21 2. Bob Pitkin; White Pine Touring; at 24 1:37:31 The Solitude Cup, Intermountain Cup #9, 2. Brock Jeske; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:43:37 2. Shannon Storrud; Porcupine Cycling; 33:33.0 3. Troy Gorman; Team TOSH; 1:12:21 3. Alan Zinniker; Ritte CX Team; at 3:18 4. Kristie Beardall; Pirates; 1:28:38 Men 50+ Solitude Resort, UT, July 27, 2013 3. Dallin Hatch; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:45:00 Beg Men 3. Paul Scott; Plan 7 | Brightface; 34:13.0 4. Greg Deyle; Canyon Bicycles – Shimano; 4. Brian Finherty; Hodala; at 4:18 1. Ty Loyola; contender; 1:46:39 Jr Men 16-18 4. Luke Hanks; Bountiful Bicycle p/b Threshold 4. Dwight Hibdon; FFKR Architects Racing; 34:40.0 1:13:04 5. Denny Kalar; Cole Sport; at 5:17 1. DanieTruong;UtahMountainBiking.com; 1:02:35 2. James Rees; 4Life/Mad Dog Cycles; 1:48:01 1. Jordan Pope; Kuhl/Slim and Knobby›s; 1:10:55 Sports; 1:45:39 2. Adam Cunningham; 1:05:17 5. Henry Ebell; Porcupine Racing; 39:04.0 5. Albert Dalcanto; 1:15:11 Men 3-4 3. PaulZimmerman; utahmountainbiking. 2. Conner Patten; Summit Bike Club; 1:11:39 5. Zachary Koehler; Koehler; Cat 5 Male Master 55+ Male 1. Jared Kirkham; 40:52:00 3. DaneHess; 1:09:26 com; 1:50:57 3. Ryan Westermann; Revolution Peak Fasteners; Sport Men 30-39 4. Andrew Beelen; 1:11:17 1. Spencer Steinmann; Revolution Cafe Rio; 1. Donald Armstrong; Microseal Racing Team; 2. Drew Palmer-Leger; Summit Bike Club; at 1:02 4. RickMorris; UMB-Sagecycles; 1:53:43 1:16:02 1. NateMarine; Veloniq; 1:51:19 34:11.0 1:09:15 3. Mark Landsaat; Raleigh; at 1:11 5. BrianCall; Noble Sports;1:16:33 5. Craig William; 4Life/Mad Dog Cycles; 2:01:19 4. Jackson Cheney; Canyon Bicycles; 1:24:15 2. BradJohnson Magna Dental; 1:51:46 Jr Men 16-18 2. Lynn Van; Every Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts; 2. Dirk Cowley; FFKR Cycling; 1:12:35 4. Bill Reed; at 1:33 Sport Men 30-39 5. Charles Fuertsch; OCEF; 1:50:42 3. Jared Burton; Kuhl; 1:57:42 34:11.0 3. Tek Kilgore; MiDuole; 1:12:38 5. Jeff Perry; Contender Bicycles; at 1:45 1. Jordan Pope; Kuhl--Slim and Knobbys; 0:53:49 1. NateMarine; 1:45:28 Jr Women 16-18 4. Zac Nelson; X-Men; 1:59:07 2. Matthew Behrens; Summit Bike Club; 0:54:37 3. Eric Draper; 34:34.0 4. Lorin Ronnow; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Womens 3-4 2. ChristopherWhite;Revolution; 1:55:31 1. Sienna Leger Redel; Summit Bike Club; 1:22:56 5. Dave Laga; Infinite Cycles; 2:00:19 4. Nathan Walkingshaw; Plan7 | Brightface; Team; 1:16:01 1 Katie Clouse; Canyon Bicycles; 31:28:00 3. Connor Patten; Summit Bike Club; 0:58:15 3. Christian Burrell; utahmountainbiking.com; 2. Lia Westermann; Revolution Peak Fasteners; Sport Men 40-49 4. Christian Youndsdale; OCEF; 1:00:04 34:52.0 5. Scott Kiser; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 2. Sydney Palmer-Leger; Summit Bike Club; at 7 1:55:32 1:40:44 1. Darren Tomlinson; Kuhl Rocky Mountain; 5. Bruce Thomas; Mountain View Orthopedics; 1:16:29 3. Erika Powers; Revolution/Peak; at 1:12 5. Charles Fuertsch; OCEF; 1:23:51 4. Darren Stirland; utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Katelin Shuman; Revolution Peak Fastener; 1:49:50 Jr Men 12-15 45:16.0 Pro Cat 1/2/3 Male 4. Jessica Morris; Experticity; at 1:32 2:01:06 Men 60+ 2. GregRoberts; Melissa and Jasper; 1:49:56 1. Keegan Swenson; Cannondale Factory Racing; 5. Lauren Finck; at 8:19 1. Josh Peterson; KUHL; 0:26:17 5. Jerry Bowers; Revolution;2:04:07 1. JoelQuinn;Utah Mountain Biking; 1:24:06 3. Denmark; Jensen; UtahMountainBiking. 2. Bryn Bingham; Summit Bike Club / DNA; 1:04:39 Women Singlespeed Sport Men 40-49 2. Bradley Rich; Millcreek Bicycles;1:30:51 com; 1:53:07 Cat 3 Female 2. Chase Pinkham; 1:05:41 1. Amanda Schaper; Ritte CX Team; 35:13:00 0:27:37 1. Ryan Nielsen; Diamond Peak/Utah 3. Gene Poncelet; UtahMountainBiking.com; 4. Bobby Lincoln; Whitepine Racing p/b Jans. 3. Jackson Cheney; Canyon Bicycles; 0:29:24 1. Megan Cloward; DNA Cycling p/b Plan7; 3. Connor Oleary; 1:05:41 Orthorpaedics; 1:41:05 1:38:37 com; 1:53:20 35:05.0 4. Chris Mackay; Hagens Berman; 1:05:54 4. Payton Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 0:33:47 2. SeanLinden; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:42:44 4. Bruce Argyle; UtahMountainBiking.com; 5. Mark Borges; 1:53:31 5. Tanner Robinson; 0:34:53 2. Heather Smith; Harristone/Sun Valley 5. Erik Harrington; RMCC/Cyclesmith; 3. Brian Ressa; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:44:46 1:44:55 Mortgage; 36:12.0 1:05:54 Beginner Women 4. GregSironen; utahmountainbiking.com; 1:45:58 Sport Women 19-34 Road 1. Kellye Potter; 0:49:28 Cat 4 Female 5. JimGreely; 1:46:46 1. Jenna Johnston; Bingham Cyclery;1:41:24 Racing 1. Jannalyn Luttrell; 33:35.0 Heber Valley Circuit Race, UCA Series, Jr Women 16-18 Sport Men 19-29 Sport Women 35+ 1. Sienna Leger Redel; Cane Creek/Summit 2. Alicia Finlayson; Dialogue-Procupine; 34:42.0 Heber, UT, July 27, 2013 1. Hayden Sampson; Roosters/Bikers Edge; 1. Lyna Saffell; Revolution Peak Fasteners; 1:27:01 3. Heidi Roundy; CA Pools /Primal; 36:00.0 Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Male Junior Bikes; 0:56:42 1:22:18 2. Danica Nelson; In Memory Of Greg Nelson; Jr Women 12-15 4. Debora Adam; Golden Spike - Staker Parson; 1. Jack Shuckra; 0:56:01 2. Jordan Andersen; Canyon Bicycles; 1:33:09 1:29:49 Utah State Time Trial Championship, UCA 36:30.0 2. Nathan Enpley; 1:07:07 We have tons 1. Sydney Palmer-Leger; Summit Bike Club; 3. Brock Jeske; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:36:39 3. Heidrun Kubiessa; SLC Grassroots; 1:31:54 Series, Skull Valley, UT, June 29, 2013 0:25:47 5. Melissa Snow; CanyonBicycles, Draper; 36:40.0 Cat 3/4 Female Master 4. Dallin Hatch; Utahmountainbiking.com; 1:40:05 4. Bonnie Schreck; Revolution Peak Fasteners; Cat1/2/3/4 Female Master 35-39 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Junior 15-18 1. Robynn Masters; Ski Utah Cycling of race photos 2. Lauren Bingham; Summit Bike Club / DNA; 5. JohnAndersen; Canyon Bicycles;1:41:27 1:42:44 1. Katherine Ragle; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 0:31:57 1. Charlie Macfarlane; FFKR Architects Racing; Marketstar Ut; 2:08:02 Sport Women 19-34 Clydesdale Team; 33:49.0 33:57.0 2. Margaret Douglass; Bountiful Mazda posted at 3. Mila Leger Redel; Summit Bike Club; 0:34:54 1. Jenna Johnston; Bingham Cyclery;1:32:27 1. KarlShuman; Revolution Peak Fastener; 1:34:24 2. Keri Gibson; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 34:01.0 4. IsabelTorres; OCEF; 0:42:22 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Junior 14 Cycling Team; 2:08:041 gallery. Sport Women 35+ 2. JohnTwitchell; Utah Mountain bike.com;2:22:15 3. Kemille Garvin; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 35:41.0 1. Abraham Torres; FFKR; 17:26.0 3. Karen Chrisoffersen; LiVe Well p/b bount- 5. Elle Robinson; 0:43:48 1. Danica Nelson; In Memory of Greg Nelson; Beg Men Cat1/2/3/4 Female Master 40-44 Youth 10-12 2. Wiley Zigler; 19:03.0 ful bicycle; 2:08:07 cyclingutah. 1:20:44 1. Richard Cowell; Bluemaxx Racing; 1:20:49 1. Catherine Kim; DNA Cycling p/b Plan 7; 37:34.0 3. Ian Catmull; Revolution Cafe Rio; 28:15.0 4. Courtney Hughes; 2:08:08 1. LucasGunnell; 0:08:47 2. Heidrun Kubiessa; SLC Grassroots; 1:23:01 2. Adam Cunningham; 1:21:41 Cat1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 45-49 2. DavidRessa; 0:09:50 4. Madison Kadrmas; Bountiful Mazda; 29:57.0 5. Ruth Shapiro; Ski Utah/Marketstar; com including 3. Bonnie Schreck; Revolution/Peak Fasteners; 3. Corey Spencer; utahmountainbiking. 1. Brent Cannon; Canyon Bicycles-Shimano; 2:08:16 3. ParkerChristensen; Titus; 0:10:29 1:31:22 com;1:40:20 56:46.0 th 4. Jade Wimmer; Wimmers Ultimate Bikes; 12 Annual Porcupine Hill Climb for the Cat 3/4 Female recent 'cross Men 60+ 4. JoeBenson; UtahMountainBiking.com; 1:45:38 2. Robert McGovern; Ice; 57:48.0 Fight Against Cancer, UCA Series, Salt Lake 1. Katie Clouse; 2:08:03 0:10:30 1. Lewis Rollins; Contender Bicycle;1:15:41 5. Adam Reynders; Utahmountainbiking.com; 3. Bruce Bilodeau; Canyon Bicycles / Shimano; 5. Ian Cheney; Canyon Bicycle; 0:11:02 City, UT, July 6, 2013 2. Summer Dunn; Dialogue- Porcupine; races. 2. JoelQuinn;Utah Mountain Biking; 1:17:38 1:47:52 58:34.0 Citizen 20-29 Male 2:08:05 Single Speed 3. Argyle Bruce; UtahMountainBiking.com; Women 40+ 4. Dan Kadrmas; Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team; 1. Rich Caramadre; Kuhl; 1:23:04 1. Gregory Best; 1:16:44 3. Sara Baker; Canyon Bicycles; 2:08:06 1:25:49 1. Angela Johnson; Bountiful Bicycles p/b 59:02.0 2. Chad Johansen; 1:19:10 4. Jamie Bangerter; Ski Utah/Marketstar; 4. Gene Poncelet; UtahMountainBiking.com; Threshold; 1:35:06 5. Shane Dunleavy; Ski Utah - Marketstar Cycling; 3. Brady Wheeler; Zions Bank Z-Team; 1:50:18 2:08:20 The Rage at Snowbird, Intermountain Cup 1:33:49 2. Sally Reynders; UtahMountainBiking.com; 59:39.0 #8, Snowbird, UT, July 6, 2013 Citizen 21-29 Female 5. Jamie Jenkins; Bountiful Mazda Cycling 2:07:00 Cat1/2 Male 1. Hope Masters; MasterFit; 2:04:30 Team; 2:09:49 AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 15

Nutrition Protein Needs of Athletes: Part 3: Protein Supplements as “fast” protein because it remains frequently studied protein supple- muscle protein synthesis). By Katherine A. Beals, PhD, RD, soluble in the digestive tract; thus, Will protein supplements ments include whey, casein, milk FACSM, CSSD and Breanne it is digested and absorbed more enhance athletic performance? and soy. Some studies indicate that Ok so they don’t really help; Nalder, MS quickly. Whey protein supplements The answer is “maybe”. Certain muscle protein synthesis is greater but can they hurt? generally come in one of three forms: types of protein supplements, for after whey protein consumption than Besides being expensive, protein In the last two protein articles oWhey concentrates: are 80% certain athletes under certain condi- either casein or soy both at rest and supplements may displace carbohy- we discussed the role of protein in protein, which means on a dry basis, tions may be beneficial. But before after resistance exercise. While, oth- drate-rich foods from the athlete’s athletes’ diets, recommendations for 80% of the total weight is protein. getting into those specific provisos, ers show that protein supplementa- diet. And, for the endurance athlete protein intake for training and com- oWhey isolates: are typically lets rule out those supplements that tion before or after resistance train- this can be extremely detrimental petition and getting adequate protein about 92% protein (dry basis), mean- are not helpful for anyone under any ing, regardless of the source, increas- to performance (since carbohydrates on a vegetarian diet. In this third and ing you get more protein and less conditions, starting with amino acid es lean tissue mass and strength over are the primary fuel for high intensity final article we will discuss protein total carbohydrate, lactose, fat and supplements. isocaloric placebo. It is worth noting exercise). Once your muscles become supplements. What are they? Are cholesterol per equivalent dose. Research examining effects of that those studies, which have shown carbohydrate depleted, fatigue sets in they necessary or beneficial? Who oWhey Hydrosylates: Most whey single amino acid supplements on benefits of whey over other protein and you can kiss your performance (if anyone) can benefit from supple- concentrates and isolates are avail- promoting muscle protein synthesis, sources, have examined short-term goodbye. A cyclists diet should pro- menting with them? And, are there able as intact proteins, but either preventing muscle injury or soreness, effects on indirect measures of mus- vide extra carbohydrates, not extra any potential hazards associated with can be also hydrolyzed. Hydrolysates and/or enhancing recovery post- cle protein synthesis (i.e., not actual protein. Finally, excess intake of pro- consuming them? have been partially broken down by exercise has consistently shown no gains in lean tissue and/or strength). tein supplements (to the exclusion exposing the protein to heat, acid or beneficial effects in young healthy, The few long-term studies examining of “real food”) may result in nutrient What are Protein Supplements? enzymes that break apart the bonds trained individuals (i.e., athletes). the effects of different protein sourc- deficiencies since no manufactured The Dietary Supplement Health linking amino acids. This makes it A few studies have demonstrated es on lean body mass accrual and/or supplement can provide the exten- and Education Act (DSHEA) defines taste more bitter and theoretically some limited benefits of leucine and strength gains have either found no sive variety of vitamins, minerals supplements as any product that is promotes more rapid digestion and HMB supplementation in terms of difference between sources or have and phytochemicals found in whole, intended to supplement the diet, con- absorption. However, whey concen- enhanced protein synthesis and/or found milk protein to be superior to natural foods. tains one or more dietary ingredients trates and isolates are already rapidly prevention of protein catabolism for either whey or casein. (including vitamins; minerals; herbs digested so a hydrolysate is likely not older and/or untrained individuals. It should also be emphasized that So is there anyone who can or other botanicals; amino acids) or worth the bad taste or the extra cost. Similarly, there is some limited evi- of the studies demonstrating benefi- benefit from a protein supplement? other constituents, is intended to be dence to suggest that supplementing cial effects of protein supplementa- As was indicated in the first arti- taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tab- •Casein: Comprises about 80% of with BCAAs during high-intensity, tion on muscle protein synthesis, the cle of the series, both research and let, or liquid, and is labeled as being a the total protein in milk. Casein is an ultra endurance events may improve majority have been done on individ- anecdotal evidence suggests that the dietary supplement. insoluble protein and is often referred performance; but the dietary com- uals undergoing resistance-training majority of endurance athletes either A key aspect of this definition is to as a “slow” protein because it parisons were generally inadequate/ protocols. There is little scientifically meet or exceed the current protein the notion that a protein supplement remains insoluble in the digestive inappropriate; thus, the results of valid evidence indicating that protein recommendations; thus, a supple- is meant to supplement the diet, not tract; thus, it is digested and absorbed these studies need to be interpreted supplementation will improve either ment is completely unnecessary (and replace food sources of protein in the more slowly. with caution. performance or recovery in cyclists largely a waste of money). However, diet. Unfortunately, many athletes The disappointing results from (especially if carbohydrate intake is for those athletes who are unable overlook this distinction to the detri- •Soy Protein: is the protein iso- amino acid supplementation research adequate). In fact, of the few stud- or unwilling to consume adequate ment of their wallets and possibly lated from the soybean. It is made are really not surprising when you ies that have examined this issue amounts of protein from food sourc- their health and performance (as will from soybean meal that has been think about it. Remember, muscle (three at last count) only one has es, a supplement might help them be discussed later). dehulled and defatted. The soybean protein is comprised of peptide chains shown a benefit, and again it was meet their protein requirements. If an There are a plethora of protein meal can then be further processed consisting of hundreds of amino acid. on acute, indirect indices of muscle athlete falls into the above categories supplements on the market today, into soy protein concentrate and soy Delivering a single amino acid (or protein synthesis. Studies that have he/she should choose a whole/intact including powders, drinks, shakes, protein isolate. actually employed direct measures supplement containing albumin, soy bars and even pills. In addition, sup- oSoy Protein Concentrates: pro- even couple of amino acids) via and/or milk proteins at a dose of plements can be comprised of whole duced by removing the oil and most a supplement is not going to be of recovery (i.e., markers of muscle approximately 20-40 grams. or intact proteins or single amino of the soluble sugars from defatted sufficient to support muscle protein tissue damage, indices of muscle acids and derived from a variety of soybean meal, come in the form of synthesis. Similarly, the amount of soreness and fatigue and/or subse- animal or plant sources. The most a white powder containing 65-90% the amino acid supplied by a serving quent performance) have found no Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, common animal sources of intact protein (average 70%), plus most of of the supplement (typically milli- advantage of protein supplementa- FACSM, CSSD is an associate proteins are albumin (egg protein), the soybeans vitamins, minerals, and grams) is inadequate in terms of the tion post exercise. professor (clinical) in the Division casein (one of the milk proteins) and finely pulverized dietary fiber. amount needed to stimulate muscle Finally, it is important to point of Nutrition at the University of whey (the other milk protein). Soy oSoy Protein Isolates: essential- protein synthesis (i.e., grams). And, out that the amounts of protein typi- Utah. She is a registered dietitian, is the most common plant source of ly soy protein concentrates minus the provision of non-essential amino cally used in supplement studies are a certified specialist in sports di- intact protein found in supplements. almost all their dietary fiber. It con- acids, such as L-glutamine is a com- small (in the range of 10-20 grams etetics and a fellow of the Ameri- Each of these is described in more tains at least 90% protein. plete waste because muscle tissue of protein supplying just 6-10 grams can College of Sports Medicine. detail below. synthesis will never be limited by a of essential amino acids). Such small Breanne Nalder, MS recently As discussed in the first article of lack of this amino acid since it is non- amount are easily and much more completed here master’s degree •Albumin: The primary protein this series, there are 20 amino acids essential (i.e., the body manufactures inexpensively obtained from protein in nutrition with an emphasis in found in eggs. Despite popular belief, and, thus, single amino acid supple- as much as it wants when and where rich foods. And, research has shown sports dietetics at the University all of the protein is not found in the ments can be comprised of any num- it wants it). that there are diminishing returns of Utah and is a competitive Cat egg white. In fact the average egg ber or combinations of amino acids. The research on possible ben- with protein intakes greater than 20 1 cyclist. For personal nutrition contains about 6.29 grams of protein, The most common amino acid sup- efits of whole or intact proteins is grams (i.e., protein taken in amounts coaching, you can reach Bre- of which just over half (3.6 grams) plements include L-arginine (often a little more inconsistent and, thus, greater than that is simply oxidized— anne at 801-550-0434 or brean- is found in the white. The rest is marketed as nitric oxide or NO), more difficult to interpret. The most in other words, used for energy, not [email protected]. found in the yolk (along with most L-glutamine, the branch chain amino of the other important vitamins and acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine minerals!) and valine and HMB, (which is not an amino acid but, rather, a metabo- •Whey: is a soluble protein and lite of the amino acid leucine). The comprises about 20% of the total merits (or lack thereof) of each will protein in milk. It’s often referred to be discussed below. 16 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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Gear Picks Kickstands: A Primer stay Pletscher kickstand. Using this kickstand as a work stand or using it to keep the bike upright while changing a flat tire is remarkably more convenient when touring. It beats turning the bike upside -down or finding a low branch to hook the saddle to. I do have to carry a separate 6mm wrench for the kickstand, as my multi-tool is too bulky to fit in the tight space. My wife’s kickstand seemed to come loose too frequently, but has not come loose since I reinforced the kickstand body to the chainstay bridge with zip-ties. The third style of kickstand I needed to purchase because my new commuter bike doesn’t accommo- date kickstands, a story as to why I can discuss over a cup of coffee sometime. So if you have a bike that will not fit either of the above styles of kickstand then you will need a non-attached bike stabilizer. (Or if you want the function of a kickstand but wouldn’t be caught dead with one on your bike) The Click-Stand (Click-Stand.com) is basically a tent pole with a U-shaped attachment. The “U” is placed under the top tube or some other part of the bike and the bike leans into the tent pole. I’ve had a number of European bike travelers that have made their own bike sta- bilizer. The Click-Stand that I have folds down to 6 inches. It works well. After receiving it I had a large gro- cery list that I confirmed the weight to be 50 pounds. The entire shopping load was put into my panniers and strapped to the rear rack. With a bit of skepticism, one small adjustment, the Above: The Click-Stand. bike held up. Good product! Right: Greenfield Rear kickstand. Below Right: Pletchser under bottom bracket kickstand. I purchased my Click-Stand.com for $38. Prices vary a little for the lighter or heavier duty model (I have The first style kickstand I ever the heavy duty) and if you want a By Lou Melini used is rear mounted. Basically this 4, 5, or 6 piece Click-Stand. Other clamps to the seatstay and chainstay than length, I’m not sure if there Mention a kickstand to a bike of your bike via 2 arms and sev- are any advantages for the 4, 5, or 6 snob and you will most likely receive eral screws. This is the easiest to use. piece lengths. I bought the middle- a very succinct unflattering response. Simply flick the kickstand arm down of-the-road 5-piece length which cost However talk to someone with a with your foot and lean the bike. You and extra $3 over the 4 piece. You loaded touring bike, or a commuter can buy adjustable and non-adjust- can also buy an accessory to mount bike that is about to have its’ panniers able legs but I personally do not have the Click-Stand to your water bottle packed with groceries and you will a preference, as both seem to work bolts. be told about the utilitarian necessity well. I have packed over 50 pounds The website provides a detailed of a kickstand. I know you are going of groceries in my rear panniers instructions on how to measure your to say that I could simply lean my and on the rack without a problem. bike when purchasing the Click- bike against something. By saying You will need to pack the kickstand Stand as each are custom made for that, it shows that you have never side pannier first. There are a few your bike. Tom at Click-Stand is used a kickstand. Once you use a downsides of this kickstand. If you very customer service oriented and kickstand for a period of time you want to mount a Burley style trailer will help you. The key to the stabil- will find that it becomes a needed to your bike the kickstand will get in ity of the Click-Stand is keeping the accessory. the way. In addition, disc brakes may front brake engaged when using the The insults thrown at kickstands make the distance between the stays Click-Stand. You will be sent 3 small have resulted in an absolute dearth of of your bike too wide for this style bungee-cord loops to secure your kickstands in stock in an American kickstand. There is really no main- brake with your order. Obviously this bike shop save the rare bike shop. tenance except an occasional need to is the least convenient of the 3 types In Germany I measured 12 square tighten the screws. Locktite will help. of kickstands that I own. I remove feet of display space allotted to kick- I have used a Greenfield brand (non- it from my pannier, assemble the stands in a very large bike shop. adjustable) and a TranzX kickstand; shock-corded pole pieces similar to a Probably 70% of the 2000 bike each of which cost me around $17. tent pole, place it appropriately under inventory in that shop was made up The next style I purchased for my my bike, and then lock the front of heavy bikes that came standard touring bike fits under the chainstay. brake. The Click-Stand is well worth with lights, racks, fenders and kick- It has 2 legs that swing down stabi- the small amount of time to engage stands, so having after-market kick- lizing the bike in a vertical position. pricey at $45 but I figured that being the floor (270 mm for my touring it, perhaps 10 seconds, for a simple stands in that environment was not This kickstand clamps to the top able to work on my bike was worth bike) and cut the legs at the 270 mm quality product. only appropriate but a necessity. Ask and bottom of your chainstays in a little extra and Swiss quality isn’t mark (my bike) on the kickstand Be bold, trend setting and practi- an American bike shop employee front of the rear tire. For this style cheap. I did assume wrong that Swiss legs. Rivendell bikes (www.rivbike. cal. Get a quality kickstand for your for advice or a recommendation for of kickstand you push down the quality would make it indestructi- com/product-p/k21.htm) have a commuter or touring bike. a kickstand and you will probably legs of the kickstand and then lift ble as the return spring broke after detailed instruction on how to cut the receive a shrug and be shown a page the bike onto the extended legs. The about 7,000+ miles. There is also a Pletscher kickstand. Rivendell also Note: This is the third in my an- in a Quality Bike Parts catalog. My primary advantage of this style is Greenfield kickstand that uses simi- have rubberized mounts (to protect nual commuter bike accessories, son laughs when I get excited over that I can work on my bike for rou- lar technology that I have not used. the chainstays) and “feet” for the the first 2 being mirrors and lights. purchasing a new kickstand. I have tine maintenance during an extended The legs of the Pletscher kick- kickstand legs. You can also use Coming up will be panniers and used 3 styles of kickstands over the tour. It is quite stable with the 45 stand have markings up to 300mm. handlebar tape or an old tube to pro- racks, fenders, pumps and bike- years, which I believe constitute all lbs of camping gear carried in my You then cut the legs to fit your bike, tect the chainstays and for the legs bells. You may send questions categories of kickstands. There are front and rear panniers and on the though I am unsure if this is absolute- you can buy 0.5 inch rubber furniture some minor variations within each rear rack. My kickstand is Swiss ly necessary. Simply measure from “feet” (from Ace Hardware). You can about commuter or touring bike category. made Pletscher model so it is a little the middle of your chainring bolt to also buy a single leg under the chain- accessories to lou@cyclingutah. com. 18 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Road Racing Mountain Bike Racing Park City’s Tanner Putt Wins Old Guys and Gals Rock the USA Cycling U-23 National Road Race Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals in Sun low breakaway riders, the Bontrager By Jared Eborn teammates seized the perfect oppor- Valley tunity to make the winning move. It was a day Tanner Putt has “Nate attacked on the last climb By John Higgins dreamed about for years. again and I went with him,” Putt The Park City cyclist – just 21 said. “We saw that they were a little 300 riders rendezvoused in years old and not too far removed tired so we knew we could get away Ketchum, Idaho for the USA Cycling from spinning junior gears and hold- from them.” Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships held on July 6th. ing his own against the best racers After serving as a domestique for After the scorching summer heat in in the state – has pedaled mile after much of the season, Putt was finally the Utah valleys, the Sun Valley mile working for just a moment like in a position to race with his own area was a welcome respite offering he found in Wisconsin on July 3. glory on the line. Brown sat up and refreshing temperatures ranging from “I attacked on that last climb and raised his arms in celebration as Putt overnight lows of 45 to day highs of we held it,” Putt said. surged forward for the win. 85. Great mountain biking weather, That last climb, at Blue Mound “It was a great team effort and he coupled with great hospitality from State Park during the USA Cycling gave it to me at the end and let me our neighbors to the north made for a National Championships, was the win,” Putt said, expressing gratitude stellar weekend. The 40 mile course was a two lap final strike in a series of assaults Putt for his teammate’s favor. “I think version of last year’s USA Cycling said he and his Bontrager Cycling we’re even now.” XC mountain bike nationals, climb- Team members made on the field that The race was hardly just a Tanner ing up, around and down Bald Men’s 55-59 Podium Utah riders - 1st place: Zan Treasure, 4th place: Brad resulted in Putt crossing the finish Putt show for Utah. Connor O’Leary, Mountain using the Cold springs and Betebenner - left side, 5th place: John Lauck - right side. line with his arms held high above a Salt Lake City native and fellow Warm springs trails. The start began his head as the new U23 national Bontrager racer, crossed the finish with a stout climb up a service road champion. line in sixth place, just 1:13 behind behind the River Run ski base area, a sudden course diversion between haul of National championship med- “It’s pretty cool,” Putt said, clearly Putt. Lehi’s TJ Eisenhart finished a technical descent back to the base, starting categories. This section was als. Brad Betebenner and John Lauck and then the bike path out to the reopened for each successive lap. At also carried off podium medals in the satisfied with his result. “All spring eighth in the race, with Chris Putt sustained and long climb up the Cold the end of the first lap, riders who M55-59 category. I’ve been a domestique and I haven’t – Tanner’s younger brother – register- Springs trail, leading to the blazing were without personal pit crew sup- In the M50-54 category there was really been riding for myself. So this ing a ninth-place showing. fast descent back to the base area. port had trouble finding their bag much muttering of discontent about was one of the first races I was able “You see all these Utah kids and Oh, and a few other climbs were drop for resupplies, due to a reorga- mountain bike legend and Sho-Air / to ride like this.” we kind of caught everybody’ eye. thrown in for good measure. By far nization of the bag drop area. Not a Cannondale sponsored rider Tinker Putt had a handful of teammates It’s great because we’re all good the sketchiest section was the 30 - 40 great experience to have at a national Juarez lining up for the start. He with him during the race. Nathan friends,” Tanner Putt said. “We ride mph descent down a loose gravel event, and a source of great aggrava- must have thought age was catching Brown, most notably, shared the final together a lot and we know each road to connect to the river run trail tion and lost positions for a number up with him, but he rode off from the attack and finish line celebration. other so I think it’s great that we had for the final descent on each lap. The of racers. As expected. the course front of the group to secure an easy finish line crowd enjoyed the thrills extracted a price from bikes and rid- win, with a time that would have “Going into the race we were so many of us out there and that we and spills on the spectator-friendly ers, with each category reporting a placed him 14th out of the 40 deep going to try and get into one of the all did so well.” “rock wall” section. Some riders number of DNF’s. Slashed tires and field in the Pro Men. Old guys rock! later moves. Going into about two Putt was especially pleased to see either took the optional but longer destroyed derailleurs contributing to John Higgins (M50-54) edged onto laps to go and heading into that climb, his brother have such a solid result. bypass or hiked their bikes down the toll. Utah rider Eric Dupuis was the side of the podium with Tinker I attacked and Nate went with me,” “He’s really strong but doesn’t this technical section, which pro- one to suffer this misfortune. for a 5th place medal. Putt said of the race strategy. “On the have the racing experience yet. He’s vided an abundance of opportunity Utah fielded some two dozen rid- Amongst the young guns, Aaron descent we got caught by two more getting there, though, and I know for photographers looking for action ers at the event, gaining notable podi- Campbell and Aaron Hagge rode riders and we kind of figured that he’s got some teams that have started wipeouts. um results. First place results and a strongly to finish 3rd and 5th respec- Stars and Bars jersey went to Dwight we would stay away if we worked to notice him,” Tanner said. “I think The event was not without some tively in the M35-39 category, while drama, starting with a rider pile up Hibdon (M60-64), Zan Treasure Josh Brown also picked up a 3rd together so we did.” it would be great if we were on the on the rock wall descent on the initial (M55-59) and Kris Walker (W50-54). place medal in the M19-29. Sensing some fatigue in their fel- same team together.” starting shake out loop, prompting All three riders added to their existing Fastest time across the finish line from Utah was Alex Grant (Sho-Air / Cannondale) who rode to an impres- sive 3rd place finish in the Men’s Pro/ Open category. Alex is unbeatable in any race he enters in Utah, and has confirmed his standing as one of America’s top mountain bikers, having bettered his 5th place result at last year’s marathon mountain bike championship. Taking the overall men’s win and retaining his title from last year was Olympian Todd Wells riding for Specialized. The women’s Pro/Open was won by Alex’s team mate Pua Mata. Local rider Meghan Sheridan courageously took on the pro women, and proudly finished the course while realizing that going on a stout 5 hour hike the day before the race may have taken some zing out of her legs. The Sawtooth scenery is so enticing it’s hard to resist doing a spectacular hike, even if you go there to bike!

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Trails Jordan River Commission Receives $16,000 Grant for Puncturevine Management Along the Jordan River Parkway Trail

The Jordan River Trail will soon have fewer goatheads thanks to a grant given to the Jordan River Commission.

•Hiring Utah Conservation Corps By Laura Hanson field crews to conduct chemical application and manual weed remov- Jordan River Commission al, Receives $16,000 Grant for •Native grass seed for revegetation Puncturevine Management Along the of cleared areas, and Jordan River Parkway Trail •An experimental biological con- The Jordan River Commission trol treatment with puncturevine announced recently that it is the weevils, recipient of a $16,000 grant, from the •Production of a noxious weed Utah Department of Agriculture and field guide to help trail users identify Food’s Invasive Species Mitigation and report noxious weeds. Grant Program. The grant is spe- Biological control is a weed man- cifically focused on the management agement approach where insects of puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris), that eat the targeted weed are used also known as goatheads, along the to reduce the noxious weed cover. Jordan River Parkway Trail. All approved biological control spe- Management of puncturevine, cies have been extensively tested and all invasive species, requires in quarantine facilities on native an integrated, three-step approach plants, endangered plants, and any of: prevention, early detection and other plants related to or found in rapid response, and ongoing control similar environments as the target and management. The Jordan River weed. If a biological control lives Commission leads several volunteer on other plants, it is not approved events along the trail each summer for release. There are two species to prevent the spread of puncturevine of puncturevine weevils that will to new areas, and to remove as much be released along the Jordan River of the weed as possible once it has Parkway Trail, Microlarinus lareyn- become established. The prevalence lii, a seed weevil that burrows into of puncturevine along the trail is the green seeds of the puncturevine significant in certain areas, and this plant rendering the seed non-viable grant will specifically focus on the and Microlarinus lypriformis, a stem area between 2300 South and 3300 weevil that eats the stem of the plant South, where it has become a signifi- preventing it from growing larger. cant problem. The weevils have not regularly been The grant includes funding for the used in Northern Utah, as they can- purchase of: not survive the winter freezing con- •Volunteer supplies to support the ditions. However, this grant will Jordan River Commission’s ongoing help determine the effectiveness of volunteer weed pulls, the biological control as a seasonal •Herbicides to spray areas of approach to managing puncturevine. severe infestations, Learn more about puncturevine and these biological controls here: www. goatheads.com. While this grant is a great start, much more work will be needed over the coming years to effectively elimi- nate puncturevine from the Jordan River Parkway Trail. The Jordan River Commission is always look- ing for volunteers to help on various projects. There are four more clean- ups scheduled this summer that are open to the public. For more infor- mation visit: www.jordanrivercom- mission.org/volunteer. 20 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Road Racing LoToJa Classic Announces Changes to Reduce Congestion Alpine Junction. the cyclosportive. The cyclosportive ing to properly feed and hydrate LoToJa is the way in which racers By David Bern 5. Start times in Logan will con- won’t start enmasse like in Europe; their rider or riders,” said Chambers. and riders will depart from Sunrise tinue to be triggered at three-minute there will be age categories that start “Crewing for LoToJa is not an easy Cyclery. Start times will continue to Layton, Utah — Final prepara- intervals, but will alternate between separately, and there will be winners endeavor, but the three support crew be triggered at three-minute intervals, tions for this year’s LoToJa Classic licensed racer categories and cyclo- in each cyclosportive category.” travel routes are designed to reduce but will alternate between licensed on Sept. 7 have been under way for sportive categories. This change will To further reduce congestion dur- that stress, while at the same time and cyclosportive categories. This weeks and part of the work includes effectively create a six-minute time ing LoToJa’s first 34 miles, cyclo- reduce LoToJa’s impact on the main process will create six-minute gaps answering phone calls and emails gap between each departing start sportive riders will take 1000 West course and area roadways. Because on the road between each category from registrants who have a burning group. and the standard route north through of LoToJa’s tremendous growth over as they leave Logan. The larger time question. central Cache Valley to Preston, while the past decade, the event’s impact gaps — and having licensed racers According to Race Director Brent “All of these changes have been licensed racers will take 600 West out in terms of the number of vehicles and cyclosportive riders using dif- Chambers, the questions have been made to increase LoToJa’s safety and of Logan and then north on Highway on the road has been substantial. I’m ferent routes to Preston — should exceptionally heavy this year, likely reduce rider and support crew con- 91 to Preston. Approximately five committed to minimize that as much significantly reduce congestion and because of five key changes he made gestion,” said Chambers. “After last miles before Preston, licensed racers as possible.” unwanted combining of categories. to make LoToJa safer and to do a year’s event, our permitting agen- will turn right onto 2400 East and Like last year, there will be “Our number one prior- better job of separating rider classes. cies asked us to reduce cyclist and take a series of country roads east seven feed zones. Four of them — ity at LoToJa is always safety first,” Those five key changes are: vehicle congestion, especially dur- of Preston, and then connect with at Preston, Montpellier, Afton, and stressed Chambers. “These five key ing LoToJa’s first 77 miles between Highway 34 via 800 East on the Alpine Junction — will be serviced changes to the event are in alignment 1. LoToJa’s competitive citizen Logan and Montpelier. I believe these northeast side of town. From there by support crews. The other three with that number one priority.” changes will achieve that objective.” and non-competitve fun ride classes they will proceed to Riverdale and — one mile south of the summit of He added it is hoped cyclists and Perhaps the biggest change to the on to the Strawberry Canyon climb. Strawberry, at the summit of Salt support crews will take more time have been replaced by a single new 31st annual LoToJa Classic is the To reduce vehicle congestion River Pass, and at the King’s Wave over the next few weeks to review Cyclosportive Ride Class. addition of the cyclosportive. For caused by support crews and gen- pullout one mile south of Hoback the event’s website at www.loto- 2. Licensed racers and cyclosport- years, Chambers has been looking eral traffic, which has been a chal- Junction — are neutral support only. jaclassic.com to better familiarize ive riders will take different routes at ways to simplify LoToJa’s citi- lenge to the event organization for Hydration and food will be provided themselves with the course, support through Cache Valley to Preston zen race and non-competitive fun- years, Chambers has designed three at those neutral feed zones by the crew travel routes, feed zone areas from the start at Sunrise Cyclery in ride classes to help streamline the different travel routes for licensed, race’s volunteer teams and sponsors. and rules. The 2013 race guide that Logan. licensed race and improve officiating. cyclosportive and relay rider support The biggest change for feed zones contains more detailed information 3. Support Crews for licensed On event day, over 1,500 cyclists crews. These routes are necessary this year is Preston. All licensed rac- about this year’s LoToJa is sched- racers, cyclosportive riders, and relay are on the 200-plus mile course because support crew vehicle traffic ers will bypass that feed zone and uled to be posted on the website by teams will travel different roads from Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole has been heavy on U.S. 91, Mail proceed to climb Strawberry Canyon mid-August — at least three weeks from Logan to Jackson. Mountain Resort. Route Road, SR-34 and U.S. 30 for to be serviced for the first time at the before Sept. 7. 4. Feed zones will be in the same “The cyclosportive will give us a years. The benefit change is there neutral feed zone near the summit. Also, a printed version of the locations as previous years, but Feed better officiating position than we’ve will be half as many crews and their “We’re predicting the Preston feed race guide will be placed inside each Zone 1 in Preston is exclusively for had before,” he said. “For an event vehicles at LoToJa’s busiest feed zone will be far less hectic this year cyclist’s registration packet. Packets cyclosportive riders and their support like LoToJa, a cyclosportive or gran zones (Preston and Montpelier). Also, with only the cyclosportive riders will be available for pickup at Biker’s crews. Feed Zone 3 in Montpelier is fondo class makes sense, especially traffic on U.S. 30 going through there,” said Chambers. Edge in Kaysville on Thursday, Sept. neutral support only for cyclosport- now that they’ve grown in popularity from Soda to Montpelier will see “Licensed riders are advised to carry 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and at the ive riders and the first feed zone for in the U.S. We’ve heard some grum- a huge reduction in vehicle traffic, as an extra bottle and plenty of food Sunrise Cyclery start line in Logan the support crews of licensed racers. bling from competitive citizen riders would the junction in Geneva. because they won’t hit the first neu- on Friday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to Feed Zone 5 in Afton will be the first about the switch, but they’ll soon “The entire effort is to again, tral feed until 55.5 miles — and they 7 p.m. feed zone shared by support crews of see it won’t effect how they ride that reduce congestion, which in turn aren’t easy miles, especially the 21 all licensed racers and cyclosportive day, whether they race against oth- will make the day easier for sup- miles of climbing in the canyon.” For more information, see www. riders, followed by Feed Zone 6 at ers, or simply ride with others within port crews who are anxiously try- The final big change in this year’s lotojaclassic.com. AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 21

Gear Picks Osprey Momentum Commuter Pack Review

The Osprey Momentum is a fine commuter pack with tons of features.

meet my personal needs and desires. By David Ward For example, I seldom carry a laptop, notebook or folders. However, I do For the past several months, I have use an extra large u-lock for lock- been using the Osprey Momentum ing up my bike and the front wheel 34 commuter pack when I commute together. This does not fit well in to and from work. I have really liked the pocket designed for the lock, a this pack, and there are two primary rare drawback of this pack, but easily reasons for this: First, it fits well drops into the laptop sleeve. Indeed, and is very comfortable, even when even if I were carrying a laptop, the heavily loaded; and second, it is very lock and laptop would fit well into versatile. that sleeve. Its main features are a large main The pack is made of durable mate- compartment, a dedicated laptop rial, and designed with flaps over the sleeve sufficiently large to accommo- zippers so that moisture cannot seep date a laptop, notebooks, file folders through the zippers. This sometimes and similar items, and a front stash makes zipping and unzipping a little pocket with organizer for miscel- more difficult, but sturdy loops are a laneous items, in my case a wallet, part of the zipper and alleviate to a eyeglasses, hairbrush, and deodorant. large extent this difficulty. This pocket also has a clip for attach- The design of this pack is well ing keys. This pack also features an thought out for the commuter, while outer pocket into which a lock can maintaining a versatility for many be quickly dropped and secured, and other uses. It is a good carry-on for two small pockets on either side of airlines, and generally just an excel- that for miscellaneous items. Finally, lent pack for anytime you have the it features two small pockets, one need to pack stuff around. on each shoulder strap, one with a convenient retractable key clip. For Rating: Hors Category. wet weather, it has a rain flap that will pull out and cover the pack. And [Editor’s Note: for Fall 2013, it has a clip to which you can attach the pack has undergone 2 design your helmet when off the bike. changes. It will come with Os- I had previously been using a prey’s Airscape back panel. This pack which I considered quite good, will provide more ventilation be- but found myself much preferring tween the pack and the rider as the Osprey pack once I started using well as aluminum struts to add a it. It molds to my back well, even lightweight internal frame. Sec- when I have quite a full load. It does ondly, the pack will be available in not sway on my back, or cause me 2 volumes – 22 and 30 liters – but to sway, thanks to the way it carries the bulk and weight. So for comfort each will only come in a one-size- and riding effect, I found it to be an fits-all length as opposed to the excellent design. current pack’s two sizes for differ- While designed with certain ideas ent torsos. The Fall edition is for in mind, I have found it easy to the most part unchanged and is a change the intended uses around to great commuter pack.] 22 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

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Venue alternates between Holladay Bicycle Advisory Committee space available basis and org, bicycle.slco.org September 14, 2013 — Wildflower Trailfest, Soldier Hollow and Sundance, 6:30 pm. — Holladay, UT, The Holladay Bicycle Ogden, UT, Utah’s First and only Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports 45mins, at our discretion. Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber Advisory Committee (HBAC) works to Mountain Bike Challenge for women. Beginners 30mins. 2013 Dates: • May 8, Submit your event to: County’s trails group. We are commit- make Holladay bicycle friendly. The Held at Snowbasin Ski Resort. 3 timed 22, • June, 5, 19, • July 3, 17, 31, • August ted to the idea that a non-motorized HBAC meets on the first Tuesday of every courses. Awards for age group winners. 14 , Tyson , 435-200-3239, 801.223.4849, [email protected] network of public pathways significantly month from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- [email protected], weeklyra- contribute to our community’s econom- Hy Nielson Room of the city building 2819, [email protected], ceseries.com with date, name of event, ic vitality and quality of life., Mark Bedel, at 4580 S. 2300 E. , Greg Hoole, 801- wildflowerpedalfest.com 801-393-2304, [email protected], 272-7556, [email protected], tinyurl. website, phone number Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, rod@weber- com/holladaybac September 19-22, 2013 — Alison Dunlap Regional Weekly pathways.org, weberpathways.org Adventure Camps Intermediate/ and contact person and Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Come Advanced MTB Ride Camp, Moab, UT, MTB Race Series other appropiate informa- Davis Bicycle Advisory and Advocacy join us every second Thursday of the 4 day advanced ride camp with World Committee — Farmington, UT, Not month at 5:30 pm in the Conference Champ Alison Dunlap in Moab, Utah. June 18-August 13, 2013 — Laramie tion. Currently meeting. Organizers needed., Room in the Provo City Building on 351 W. All-inclusive: 3 full days of rides, lodg- Mountain Bike Series, Laramie, WY, 6/18, davisbike.org Center Street. We promote bike safety, ing, massage, all meals included., Alison 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/13. Local moun- Let us know about any culture, and better relations between Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, Dunlap, 719-439-9041, alisondunlap@ tain bike series, great for riders of any bikes and cars., Zac Whitmore, 801-356- We accept all types and styles of rid- comcast.net, alisondunlap.com age and ability., Evan O’Toole, info@ corrections to existing 1378, [email protected], Heather ers, most important we want people to laramiemtbseries.com, laramiemtbseries. Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@ September 20-22, 2013 — BetterRide MTB listings! ride their bikes and enjoy doing it. Most com gmail.com, bikeprovo.org Camp, Park City, UT, BetterRide’s team of us love riding our bikes in all types of professional coaches isdedicated to of weather and in multiple disciplines. Events, Swaps,Lectures teaching riders of all levels the skills to Utah Mountain The Alliance is located in Southern Utah ride in balance, in control & have more and has group rides to help people Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970- Utah BMX get out, meet new friends, and most Bike Racing UT, Last Friday of every month, 5:30 335-8226, [email protected], betterride. importantly, have fun riding their bikes., pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. net August 3, 2013 — The Bash at Snowbasin, RAD Canyon BMX — Farmington, UT, Lukas Brinkerhoff, lukas@mooseknuckler- between State and Main in SLC., None , Intermountain Cup, Snowbasin, UT, ICS Indoor bmx racing going on at the alliance.org, mooseknuckleralliance.org September 21-22, 2013 — Trek Dirt Series Legacy Events center 151 South 1100 [email protected], slccriticalm- Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Learn #10, Series finals, an 8.5-mile loop consist- West, Farmington, UT., Ron Melton, 801- Park City Alternative Transportation ass.org new skills, increase confidence on the ing of 90% wide single-track that winds Committee — Park City, UT, Normally across thelower mountain with about 699-9575, radcanyonbmx@radcanyon- Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never meets the second Wed. of the month, 1,300’ of climbing per lap, Marek Shon, bmx.com, radcanyonbmx.com UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike before. World class women’s only and location TBD, Michael Watson, redtail@ 801-209-2479, intermountaincup@gmail. polo. Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday after- co-ed instructional weekend camps for Deseret Peak BMX — Tooele, UT, 1200 foot sisna.com, mountaintrails.org com, intermountaincup.com long track, ABA sanctioned, open to noons. Check out the Beehive Bike beginner, intermediate, and advanced public for practice daily, fee is $2 per Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Polo Club on Facebook for location., riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), August 10-11, 2013 — Flyin’ Brian Gravity rider. Sign ups 5:30 to 7:00 on race day. Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, heatpolo- [email protected], dirtseries.com Festival, UT Gravity Series, Brian Head, Races: May 8, 22, June 12, 26, July 10 - 435-649-6839, [email protected], [email protected], facebook.com/ September 27-29, 2013 — MECCA Fall MTB UT, Downhill and Super-D Schedule of Race for Life, 17 - State Qualifier, August mountaintrails.org groups/189631497724953/ Festival, Castle Dale, UT, Registration events T.B.D., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, 14, 28, September 18, 25., Darrin Cook, begins Friday at 1pm followed by a [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh. Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park org 435-843-4049, deseretpeakbmx@msn. Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build City, UT, Weekly Road Ride Mondays “warm up ride.” Evening meal is pro- com, deseretpeakcomplex.com the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485- June 4-Aug. 27. Ride leaves Cole Sport, vided as is a prize drawing. Saturday August 17-18 — Bell Enduro Cup Sundance, 6974 or visit our web page., Dave Roth, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 pm. Park at lower begins with breakfast and then all-day, Sundance, UT, European style enduro Utah Advocacy 801-824-5339, bonnevilleshorelinetrail@ PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, guided rides, ranging from beginner to race, Ali Goulet, 801-560-6479, therea- gmail.com, bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org [email protected], colesport.com, advanced. Finish up on Sunday morning [email protected], Jessica Kunzer, Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide mountaintrails.org with a provided breakfast and a guided 801-349-4612, [email protected], Advocacy Group., Scott Lyttle, 435-901- Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) (or on-your-own) scenic ride. Family- endurocupmtb.com 4191, [email protected], bikeutah.org — Salt Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c) August 17, 2013 — Tour de Fat, Boise, friendly., Kim Player, 435-653-2440, mec- (3) nonprofit organization, run by vol- ID, Rolling Revival of Sustainable Folly!, [email protected], biketheswell.org August 31, 2013 — Park City Point 2 Point, Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory unteers. The mission of the Parley’s Rails, Various Western Locations., 888-622-4044, NUE Series, Park City, UT, A true point 2 Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Bicycle Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) Coalition is [email protected], newbelgium. October 2-6, 2013 — Outerbike, Moab, point race! Thanks to the plethora of Facilities Planning Meetings are third to assist city, county, state and federal com/tour-de-fat UT, An opportunity to ride your dream trails in this area, the race will never be Wednesday each month from 4-6 agencies and other public and private bike on world class trails and roads. on the same trail twice. Over 90% of the September 22, 2013 — World Car Free Day, p.m., with the exception of the month partners in completing a multi-use trail Participants will receive bike demos for race is single-track. 78 miles & 14,000’ of UT, Ride your bike and leave the car when the Quarterly County Advisory along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor 3 days, swag bag, lunch and beer, and climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, info@ at home!, None , noemail@cyclingutah. Committee is meeting on the third and the Sugar House Rail Spur to con- admission to evening parties and films., thepcpp.com, thepcpp.com Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (see website com, worldcarfree.net Sean Hazell, 800-845-2453, sean@outer- bike.com, outerbike.com September 7, 2013 — Wasatch 360 6 Hour Race, Heber, UT, The Wasatch 360 is a October 18-20, 2013 — BetterRide MTB 6hr MTB race with solo, duo, 3 person, Camp, Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team and High School Team categories. The of professional coaches isdedicated to race will take place at the Riverview Trail teaching riders of all levels the skills to System in Heber City, with a 7-10 mile ride in balance, in control & have more course. Relay format, team to compete fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970- the most laps in least amount of time 335-8226, [email protected], betterride. their category. All proceeds go to sup- net port Summit Bike Club and the Wasatch October 24-27, 2013 — Moab Ho-Down Trails Alliance to further development Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, of junior development in Utah and trail UT, 8th Annual - Mountain bike festival building., Michael John Turner, 801-664- with dual stage enduro race, group shut- 6351, [email protected], tle rides, bike film festival, townie tour, dirt summitbikeclub.org/wasatch360 jump comp and an outrageous costume September 14, 2013 — 12 Hours of party!, Tracy Reed, 435-259-4688, info@ Sundance, Sundance Resort, UT, With chilebikes.com, moabhodown.com Solo, 2-Man, 4-Man and Coed options this event has something for every- Utah Weekly MTB one. Race goes from 7am - 7pm., Czar Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, Race Series [email protected], John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801.223.4849, Mt. Ogden Midweek XC Race Series — [email protected] , sundan- Snowbasin Resort, UT, Dates July 17, 24, ceresort.com/explore/sum_biking_races. 31 and Aug 7, 14, 21. Registration- 5pm- html 6:30pm at Grizzly Center, Race Start: September 14, 2013 — Utah High School 6:30., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, team- Cycling League Race #1, Utah High [email protected], mtogdenrace- School Cycling League Race Series, series.com, bebikes.com Heber, UT, Races are for 9th through 12th April 30-August 27, 2013 — Mid-Week grades only. Categories for individual Mountain Bike Race Series, Mid-Week scoring are Freshman, Sophomore, JV, MTB Race Series, Park City, Draper, and and Varsity for boys and girls separately. Solitude, UT, Races are on Tuesday eve- Team scoring for division I and II teams. nings. Registration begins at 5:30, kids Race starts Saturday at 10 am. Bring your family and cowbells for a great day of AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 23

fun cheering your local high school team laps, the premier urban 50 miler on team scoring., Lori Harward, 801-502- August 10, 2013 — Whit Henry Memorial weak. High speed rolling double and at our spectator-friendly 4-6 mile lap Onetrack!!!! 25 mile option for jrs’ and 8516, 801-661-7988, [email protected], Galena Grinder, Knobby Tire Series, single track with a ton of climbing. Tight, courses., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801- adults., Bob Saffell, 801-588-9020, info@ utahmtb.org Galena Lodge, ID, XC/Marathon, 22.5 technical sagebrush single track, water 661-7988, [email protected], utahmtb.org raceuscs.com, raceuscs.com mile loop with 50% single track, start/ crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little October 12-14, 2013 — Moab Rocks, finish at 7,000 feet with total gain of 3200 granny gear climbs., Hal Miller, 208-869- September 14, 2013 — Snowbird Ultra Hill September 21, 2013 — Utah High School Moab, UT, Incorporates the region’s best in one loop, open category (for racers 4055, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspoke- Climb, Snowbird, UT, 35th Annual, 8 am Cycling League Race #2, Utah High classic and new routes and combines who choose not to purchase a license) cycling.org, knobbytireseries.com, bro- start on 9400 S. near 20th East, climb School Cycling League Race Series, Park them into a 3-day masterpiece of xc held for the marathon, which is 22.5 kenspokecycling.com to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 miles, 3500. City, UT, Round Valley, Race for 9th and timed descents in a fully supported mile loops., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill Climb through 12 graders only. Sherwood Hills format. All this wrapped up in a fun and September 14, 2013 — Eagle Bike Park 720-3019, [email protected], option. After the road climb, jump on Resort. First wave going off at 10 am, friendly atmosphere, combining cama- Enduro, Wild Rockies Series, Eagle, ID, knobbytireseries.com your mountain bike and climb to the with 3 waves during the day. Spectator raderie and competition. Presented by 12K trail run. Saturday morning. Two- summit of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, friendly 4-6 mile laps, total length TransRockies Events, in partnership with August 10, 2013 — Big Hole Challenge MTB person dual slalom course on Sunday, 6500’ of climbing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, depends on category. Both individual Poison Spider Bicycles, Moab’s leading Race and Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Mountain that was built by World Champion Eric [email protected], snowbird.com/ scoring and team scoring., Lori Harward, bike shop. The race presents not only bike mass start first, at 10 am, 9.4 miles, Carter. , Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, events/35th-annual-snowbird-bicycle- 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utah- the best in Moab riding, but also the best then either bike a second lap or run 6 [email protected], wildrock- hill-climb/ mtb.org, utahmtb.org in Moab culture, with beer from Moab miles. Awards, Raffle and results 1 pm iesracing.com Brewery and a fabulous wrap up party at the South Horseshoe Trail Head. Net September 14, 2013 — Wildflower Trailfest, September 28-30, 2013 — Big Mountain September 21, 2013 — Jurassic Classic, at Bar M Chuckwagon. Held in partner- proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and Ogden, UT, Utah’s First and only Enduro #5 , Big Mountain Enduro Series, Lander, WY, Mountain bike race at ship with the Moab Trails Alliance, Trail Pathways, Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354- Mountain Bike Challenge for women. Moab, UT, epic, backcountry enduro Johnny Behind the Rocks. Start time - 9:00 Mix, and under permit from the Bureau 2354, [email protected], peaked- Held at Snowbasin Ski Resort. 3 timed rides. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, am, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced/ of Land Management and the Manti- sports.com courses. Awards for age group winners. [email protected], big- Pro categories. BBQ, t-shirt and swag La Sal National Forest., Yuri Lortscher, , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- mountainenduro.com August 10-11, 2013 — Tamarack Resort bag for registered participants. , Tony 866-373-3376, [email protected], 2819, [email protected], SUPER Enduro and DH, Wild Rockies Series, Ferlisi, 307-690-3952, [email protected], October 12, 2013 — 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, TransRockies.com wildflowerpedalfest.com Tamarack, ID, Tamarack Resort SUPER landercycling.org Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, October 14-15, 2013 — Huntsman World Enduro and DH, Darren Lightfield, 208- September 15, 2013 — Tour de Suds, Park UT, 13 mile long course in the UT desert September 28, 2013 — Bear Lake Monster Senior Games, St. George, UT, Must be 608-6444, [email protected], City, UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from combines sweet single track , with some Cross, Montpelier, UT/ID, A Dirt Fondo 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, wildrockiesracing.com City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass technical sections, and great climbs. along the back roads of the Bear Lake downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport with a 2,700ft elevation gain. Participants Great introduction to endurance rac- August 10, 2013 — LeadVille Trail 100, Valley. 100 Mile or 62 Mile options with and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, are urged to don ‘festive’ costumes ing or a great trainer for bigger races. Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, KOM and other challenges for those 800-562-1268, [email protected], and celebrate the beginning of the fall Categories from solo to 3 person, includ- One hundred miles across the high-alti- with competitive streaks. Cyclocross or Merrill Barney, , seniorgames.net mountain bike season in a spirited man- ing single speed categories. , Cimarron tude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Mountain Bikes are your best options. ner., Ginger Ries, 435-649-6839, ginger@ Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@gropromo- October 26, 2013 — Utah High School Rockies. Created for only the most Race it, ride it, love it., Jared Eborn, 801- mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org tions.com, GROpromotions.com Cycling League Race #4, Utah High determined athletes. Starting at 10,152 599-9268, [email protected], School Cycling League, Midway, UT, feet and climbing to 12,424 feet., Keith BearLakeMonsterRide.com September 21, 2013 — Widowmaker Hill October 12, 2013 — Utah High School Soldier Hollow, Race for 9th through Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@lifetime- Climb, Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, Cycling League Race #3, Utah High September 28, 2013 — Stone Temple 8, 12 graders only. Snowbasin Resort, up fitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, 10 AM, 3000’ vertical race to the top School Cycling League, Snowbasin, UT, Curt Gowdy State Park, WY, 8 hour, 15.1 Ogden Canyon. First wave going off [email protected], leadville- of the Tram for awrds, food and fun. Race for 9th through 12 graders only. mile loop, Curt Gowdy State Park, Aspen at 10 am, with 3 waves during the day. raceseries.com Snowbird Resort. , James Zwick, 801-583- Snowbasin Resort, up Ogden Canyon. Grove Parking Area, Tentative start 9AM, Spectator friendly 4-6 mile laps, total 6281, [email protected], sports-am. First wave going off at 10 am, with 3 August 11, 2013 — Adventure Xstream IMBA Epic singletrack, additional High length depends on category. Both indi- com waves during the day. Spectator friendly Summit County, AXS Series, Frisco, CO, School Race., Richard Vincent, 307-745- vidual scoring and team scoring., Lori 4-6 mile laps, total length depends on Solo’s or teams of 2 will mountain bike, 4499, [email protected], laramieen- September 21, 2013 — Draper Fall Classic Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, category. Both individual scoring and kayak, trail run, and orienteer in either duro.org 50, USC Series, Draper, UT, 2 25 Mile [email protected], utahmtb.org a 3-6hr “sprint”, or 6-12hr “sport” course., October 5, 2013 — Tour of the White November 2-3, 2013 — 25 Hours of Frog Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, events@ Mountains, Show Low, AZ, At 7,000 ft. Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com over 900 riders will discover the chal- Hurricane, UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 August 30-September 1, 2013 — TVTAP lenges and gratification from riding am with the bonusdouble midnight lap WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike awesome smooth flowing single track due to the fallback time change. 13 mile Festival, Teton Valley, ID, 4th Annual among a Ponderosa pine forest back- long course in the UT desert combines Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike drop while witnessing the endless beauty sweet single track , with some technical Festival, Grand Targhee Resort WY and (and perfect distraction) of the Apache- sections, and great climbs., Cimarron Teton Valley ID. Super D (4300 descent Sitgreaves National Forests., Sallye Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@gropromo- from chairlift), Downhill, Hill-Climb and Williams, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. tions.com, GROpromotions.com Cross-Country trail races. For-fun Strava com, epicrides.com November 9, 2013 — Utah High School events with prizes. Fat Bike race, includ- October 5-6, 2013 — Fruita Fall Flyer, Fruita, Cycling League State Championships, ing high mark. All races included in CO, Cross Country and Short Track Utah High School Cycling League, Moab, Festival registration., Tim Adams, 208-201- Mountain Bike Races, Mike Driver, 970- UT, Final race & State Championship. 1622, [email protected], TVTAP , 208-201- 904-5708, [email protected], Held at Bar M Trails. First wave goes off at 1622, [email protected], tetonbikefest. Brent Steinberg, 970-712-2012, bs@ltrs- 10 am. Registration for races will be done org, tvtap.org ports.com, ltrevents.com through team coaches. Categories August 30-September 1, 2013 — The Grand include Freshman, Sophomore, JV and October 18-20, 2013 — USA Cycling Junction Off-Road, Grand Junction, Varsity for both boys and girls. Individual Collegiate Mountain Bike National CO, Featuring the world class Lunch scoring and team scoring and awards., Championships, Banner Elk, NC, Chad Loops and neighboring trail systems, the Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, Sperry, [email protected], usacycling.org “Grand” courses will start and finish rid- [email protected], utahmtb.org ers on Main Street in downtown Grand Junction traverses the Tabeguache trail Utah Weekly Regional Mountain system to the distant reaches of the Magellan loop.Choose a challenge - 15, Road Race Series Bike Racing 30 or 40 Grand routes (1 Grand = 1 mile), $20,000 Pro Cash purse (equal payout Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain Raceways August 3, 2013 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, to male/female categories), Sallye Criterium Series — Utah Crit Series, West NUE Series, Alta, WY, 5th Annual will offer Williams, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. Valley City, UT, 6555 W. 2100 S. March more single track trail for the 2013 race , com, epicrides.com 9,16,23 - Tuesdays at 6pm April - through which will now be a 3 lap 100 mile or try September 24, A and B at 6, C and D at August 31-September 1, 2013 — Big a 2 lap 100K, we’ll also offer a 50k race. 7 pm, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- Mountain Enduro #4, Big Mountain National Ultra Endurance Series (nuem- [email protected], utahcritseries.com Enduro Series, Durango, CO, epic, back- tb.com)., Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE country enduro rides. , Sarah Rawley, Salt Air Time Trial Series — Salt Lake City, UT, ext. 1309, [email protected], 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainen- Every other Thursday April 5 - September grandtarghee.com, ph100.org duro.com, bigmountainenduro.com 6, I-80 Frontage Road West of the August 3-4, 2013 — Tamarack Resort, International Center;, Marek Shon, 801- September 1-1, 2013 — Targhee Enduro DH Regional Championship XC (National 209-2479, [email protected], utah- and Super-D, Alta, WY, The DH races will qualifier) and State Champs- Super D on critseries.com be run on a 1.75 mile long single track Super G, Wild Rockies Series, Tamarack, DH course,with race times around 9-plus DLD (DMV) Criterium Presented by Ski ID, 20-30 min SUPER-D course. Newer minutes for the winners, DH race, chain- Utah — Utah Crit Series, West Valley route with fast, flowing single track and less DH and a Super D,, Andy Williams, City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the individual time trial! On this course, you’ll 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., find small drop-offs, and flowing boul- grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com A flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and ders. Lots of fun all day and super easy 7:05, Call for information regarding C shuttle., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, September 7, 2013 — Avimor Demo Days flite. Wednesdays - beginning 4/17 4/24, [email protected], wildrock- Race, Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, This through 9/4., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, iesracing.com is real mountain bike racing; not for the 24 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

[email protected], utahcritseries. 889-2453, [email protected], 343-3782, [email protected], and more!, Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, August 24-31, 2013 — Tour of Southern Utah, com, skiutahcycling.com Hoodoo500.com georgescycles.com [email protected], tourde- St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, parkcity.com, teamexcelerator.com Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Salt September 14, 2013 — Snowbird Hill Climb, August 17, 2013 — Garden Creek Gap miles per day., Deb Bowling, 818-889- Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 miles Snowbird, UT, New date for 2013! 35th Road Race, UCA Series, Arimo, ID, August 3, 2013 — ULCER, Lehi, UT, 28th 2453, [email protected], plan- to top of Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. Annual, 9 am start on 9400 S. near 20th Courtney Larson, [email protected], annual, 5th year for Gran Fondo style etultra.com Every other Thursday April 19 thru August East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 miles, idahocycling.com timed Century Tour around Utah Lake, 30., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- 3500. vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill 100, 65 mile, 30 mile options, start at August 24, 2013 — Summit Challenge, Park August 24, 2013 — The Werst Race, [email protected], utahcritseries.com Climb option. After the road climb, jump Thanksgiving Point in Lehi., Mary- City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities LaGrande, OR, The race is open to on your mountain bike and climb to the Margaret Williams, 801-641-4020, presi- will hit the pavement for a 102, 52, or June 25-July 30, 2013 — Top of Utah Crit Runners, Walkers, and Cyclists. The race summit of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, [email protected], BCC , ulcer@bccutah. 18-mile road ride event in support of Series, Ogden, UT, Tuesdays - New starts on the corner of 2nd & B streets, 6500’ of climbing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, org, bccutah.org the National Ability Center’s mission. All course will be around South Ogden Jr approximately 6 blocks (2 south, 4 west) [email protected], snowbird.com/ three fully-supported routes of this event High. Perfect venue for pre-race fitness from the Eastern Oregon University August 3, 2013 — Mammoth Creek events/35th-annual-snowbird-bicycle- follow paved roads in and around the or introduction to racing in the C-Flight. Campus, to the top of Morgan Lake Century, Cedar City, UT, There will be a hill-climb/ beautiful Park City mountainside. This We will be racing every Tuesday starting Road. It is a challenging uphill, with a USAC race that will be 100 miles. There exciting event promises to serve up a June 25th - July 30st. Women’s Flight - September 20-21, 2013 — Salt to Saint distance of roughly 2.35 miles. The first will be a “casual” Killer Loop of 65 miles. challenge for a wide range of cycling 5:15pm (25 min), C Flight: 5:50pm (30min), Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, 400ish mile relay male and female to the top of the hill Registration is $60 through usacycling. levels and abilities. And don’t forget – all Kids Crit: 6:20pm (10 min), B Flight: 6:30 race from Salt Lake City to St. George will be crowned King and Queen of org., Brian Jeppson, 435-586-5210, 435- Summit Challenge riders who have a pm (40min), A Flight: 7:20pm(50min), following Hwy 89. Broken into 24 legs. the hill., sean williams, sean.williams607@ 559-2925, [email protected], disability can register and ride for free!, Joel Rackham, 801.721.6952, joel@sim- Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 person relay teams. gmail.com, mountiecrossandtrack.com/ colorcountrycyclingclub.org Rena Webb, 435-649-3991, events@dis- plymacracing.org, thresholdevents.org Men, Women, and Mixed categories., werstrace.htm August 10, 2013 — The Ultimate Challenge covernac.org, summitchallenge100.org, Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, info@ August 25, 2013 — Mormon Lake Road Presented by the Tour of Utah, Park City, discovernac.org salttosaint.com, salttosaint.com Utah Road Racing Race, Flagstaff, AZ, Sunday 8 am: Road UT, Park City to Snowbird Ski and Summer August 24, 2013 — Mt. Nebo Century, September 21, 2013 — Harvest Moon Race - beautiful rolling circuit race - 16 Resort, 100 miles, with shorter options. August 3, 2013 — Tour de Park City, UCA Payson, UT, Benefiting local chari- Criterium, UCA Series, Ogden, UT, 4 cor- miles 361 ft climbing/lap, Joe Shannon, Ride the course of the Queen stage Series, Park City, UT, Classic Road Race table groups including Huntsman ner crit in Downtown Ogden around the 928-523-1740, [email protected], of the Tour of Utah., Dirk Cowley, 801- and Tour starting and finishing in Park Cancer Institute and Southern Sudan Municipal Park between 25th & 26th Flagstaffcycling.Squarespace.com 699-5126, [email protected], tou- City. 170, 100, 50 and 15 mile timed Humanitarian. Challenge yourself to Streets., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, tea- rofutah.com courses through Northern Utah’s beauti- September 4-8, 2013 — USA Cycling climb over Mt. Nebo one of the high- [email protected], teamexcel- ful mountain valleys. Food, prizes and Masters Road Race National August 10, 2013 — Promontory Point 120, est and most picturesque peaks in Utah, erator.com more!, Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, team- Championships, Bend, OR, Micah Rice, BCC SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points enjoying mountain scenery and the [email protected], tourdeparkcity. October 8-11, 2013 — Huntsman World 719-434-4200, [email protected], Ogden to Brigham City, Corrine, Golden secret Goshen Canyon. One of Utah’s com, teamexcelerator.com Senior Games, St. George, UT, Must be usacycling.org Spike, Tremonton and back 120 miles most challenging road courses. The 50 years or older. Four events: hill climb, self-supported, shorter loop options course was picked for its level of dif- August 3, 2013 — Mammoth Creek Race, September 7, 2013 — Race to the Angel, time trial, criterium and road race. Skill available. Free event., Don Williams, 801- ficulty in order to parallel those chal- Cedar City, UT, There will be a USAC Wells, NV, 12.6 mile course climbs 2,784 divisions I, II, and III., Kyle Case, 800-562- 641-4020, [email protected], lenges faced by those it benefits. Fully race that will be 100 miles. There will feet to Angel Lake, entirely on pave- 1268, [email protected], seniorgames. Jen Green, 435-562-1212, pecan314@ supported. 7am start with 75 and 100 be a “casual” Killer Loop of 65 miles. ment. Runner and walkers at 8 am, road net xmission.com, bccutah.org options. Begins at 7:00 a.m. at Noble Registration is $60 through usacycling. bikers at 8:30. Shirt, Lunch, water and fruit Sports in Springville, 1851 West 500 South,, org., Brian Jeppson, 435-586-5210, 435- October 12, 2013 — City Creek Bike Sprint, provided in entry fee., Matt Holford, 775- August 16-17, 2013 — Bear Pa Challenge Jeff Sherrod, 801-654-2886, jeffs@myreas- 559-2925, [email protected], Salt Lake City, UT, Race starts at the 752-3540, 775-934-1481, wellschamber@ Charity Cycling Tour, Park City, UT, ontoride.org, Shawn Snow, 801-230-0914, colorcountrycyclingclub.org mouth of City Creek Canyon and fin- wellsnevada.com, racetotheangel.org, Challenging, fun, and fully supported [email protected], myreason- ishes at Rotary Park where we will have wellsnevada.com ride from Bear Lake to Park City over the August 6-11, 2013 — Larry H. Miller Tour 2ride.org awards, food, music and fun. , James Mirror Lake Highway. Benefits Shriners of Utah, UT, America’s Toughest Stage September 9-14, 2013 — World Human Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@sports-am. Hospitals for Children., Tyler Hooper, 801- August 25, 2013 — Twin Creeks 100, BCC Race is one of the top pro bicycle races Powered Speed Challenge, Battle com, sports-am.com 292-9146, 801-927-8310, tyler.hooper@ SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Start Coalville in North America. More than 17 interna- Mountain, NV, Cyclists from around the gmail.com, bearpachallenge.com to Lost Creek Dam rolling course back tional and national pro teams will com- world will gather on SR305, perhaps the to coalville then climb Chalk Creek, self- pete over 500+ miles in six days. Free for Regional Weekly fastest strectch of road in the world August 17, 2013 — Bike the Bear Century, supported, 50 mile option first leg ., Don spectators. UCI 2.1 stage race. Stages to see who is the fastest cyclist in the Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 mile rides. Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ run through Brian Head, Cedar City, world. The 2009 record was 82.19 mph!, Begins at Camp Hunt on Bear Lake, UT. Road Race Series bccutah.org, bccutah.org Panguitch, Torrey, Richfield, Payson, Salt Al Krause, 707-443-8261 , a.krause@sbc- Support the Trapper Trails Council, BSA Lake City, Snowbasin Resort, Snowbird May 7-August 14, 2013 — ICE BAR Time global.net, ihpva.org, whpva.org with a ride around the south end of sce- August 26, 2013 — Free Fee days in Arches Ski and Summer Resort and Park City., Trial/Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, nic Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border., and Canyonlands National parks , Moab, September 19, 2013 — USA CRITS Finals, Tour of Utah , 801-325-2500, info@touro- Pocatello, ID, Time Trials are flat, hill Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, jeborn@bsa- UT, The perfect time to ride your road Las Vegas, NV, Criterium, Part of USA futah.com, tourofutah.com climb is up either Scout Mountain or mail.org, Nelson Palmer, nrpalmer@com- bike in the parks., 435-259-8825, john@ CRITS Championship, during Interbike, Pebble, tentative dates: May 7th – Flat cast.net, trappertrails.org/Programs/ moabcity.org, nps.gov/findapark/fee- August 17, 2013 — Wildflower Hill Climb, Mandalay Bay Resort, Men and Women TT; May 23rd – Uphill TT, Mass Start, Crystal Activities%20and%20Civic%20Service/ freeparks.htm Mountain Green, UT, The Wildflower Hill Pro races, various amateur classes, and Summit; June 6th – Flat TT; June 18th – Bike%20the%20Bear Climb is a 5.5 mile timed climb to Big an Industry Cup Challenge., Casey August 31-September 7, 2013 — LAGBRAU Uphill TT, Scout Mountain; July 3rd – Flat Mountain from Morgan County aver- Lamberski, 706-549-6632, casey@swag- August 17, 2013 — Wildflower Pedalfest, (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across TT; July 17th – Uphill TT, Scout Mountain; aging a 5-6% grade. It is held in con- ger.us, usacrits.com, swagger.us Mountain Green, UT, Fully-supported, Utah), Blanding, UT, World’s most scenic August 14th – Uphill TT, Crystal Summit; junction with the Wildflower Pedalfest. women only ride. 20,35,50 & 75 mile bicycle ride - includes up to 5 national August 21st- Flat TT., Bryan Gee, 208-406- September 28, 2013 — Bear Lake Monster Awesome prizes will be awarded to the courses thru scenic Morgan Valley. Gift parks, 6 amazing state parks, 2 national 8477, [email protected], ida- Cross, Montpelier, UT/ID, New date!! A 3 fastest overall and the top age group for those who complete the Wildflower monuments, and various national forests. hocycling.com Dirt Fondo along the back roads of winners. Women only., Stacie Palmer, Hill Climb. T-shirt, goodie bag, catered Blanding to Springdale., Les Titus, 801- the Bear Lake Valley. 100 Mile or 62 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, wildflower- lunch, raffle, live band. Ride Limited., 654-1144, [email protected], lagbrau. Mile options with KOM and other chal- [email protected], wildflowerpedal- Regional Road Racing Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- com lenges for those with competitive streaks. fest.com 2819, [email protected], August 10, 2013 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Cyclocross or Mountain Bikes are your August 31, 2013 — Hooper Horizontal 100, wildflowerpedalfest.com August 24, 2013 — Powder Mountain Hill Climb, Elko, NV, 12 mile 3000 ft hill climb best options. Race it, ride it, love it., BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, West Climb, UCA Series, Eden, UT, Utah State road race up beautiful Lamoille Canyon Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extra- August 17, 2013 — Ultimate ULCER 200 Point Park (SLC) to West Weber and Hill Climb Championships. 6 miles and Road in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains; post mileracing.com, BearLakeMonsterRide. K Brevet, Nephi, UT, Ultimate ULCER Hooper, self-supported century, 30 and 3000 feet up Powder Mountain Road, event picnic, awards., Annette White, com 200K Brevet (125 miles). Self-supported 65 mile options, 8 am., Don Williams, 801- start at Wolf Creek Balloon Festival 775-842-9125, annette.white42@gmail. ride from Lehi and going around Utah 641-4020, [email protected], October 5, 2013 — Mt. Charleston Hill Park, finish in Timberline parking lot., Ben com, Troy Wouters, 775-401-0826, troy- Lake. Includes a short out-and-back up Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@ Climb, tentative, Las Vegas, NV, 17.5 Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelerator@ [email protected], elkovelo.com Hobble Creek Canyon too. A brevet is a mhtn.com, bccutah.org miles, 5357’ of climbing, finish at Las gmail.com, teamexcelerator.com nationally certified, self-supported, timed, August 10, 2013 — Sick 55 Road Race, Vegas Ski Resort, Begins at the base of August 31, 2013 — 2013 Hero Ride, Provo, ultra distance event. Co-sponsored September 7, 2013 — LOTOJA Classic Albion, ID, This is a sanctioned mountain Highway 156. 10 am., John Tingey, 702- UT, Distance options: 30,60,100mi; Provo, by Bonneville Cycling Club. Salt Lake Road Race, Logan, UT, 31st Annual, 1 course road race. It starts and finishes in 449-6842, [email protected], every- UT - LaVell Edwards Stadium is the start/ Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435-462- day, 3 states, 206 miles from Logan, UT Albion, Idaho. There are two category kidabike.org/mount-charleston-hill-climb finish; Registered riders will receive t-shirt, 2275, [email protected], saltla- to Jackson Hole, WY., Brent Chambers, climbs and two fast downhills. It is 53.7 admission to the Ruby River Celebration kerandos.org 801-546-0090, [email protected], miles challenging race., Ken Stephens, Utah Road Touring Dinner and finisher medal for 100mi. lotojaclassic.com 208-430-4514, [email protected], sick-riders. August 17, 2013 — TriathaMom, Herriman, Proceeds from the event benefit chil- com August 3, 2013 — Tour de Park City, Park UT, Women only triathlon at Kearns dren and families throughout Utah who September 14-16, 2013 — Hoodoo 500, St. City, UT, Fully supported Tour starting and Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, 300 yard face significant life challenges., Mark George, UT, 500 mile loop race along the August 17, 2013 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, finishing in Park City. 170, 100 and 50 mile swim, 12 mile bike ride, and 5k run. Staffieri, [email protected], bronco- best roads in Southern Utah. Solo and Boise, ID, 40th Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- timed courses through Northern Utah’s Carnival style cheering section provided mendenhall.com relay team divisions., Deb Bowling, 818- beautiful mountain valleys. Food, prizes for families of participants., Dani Lassiter, September 7, 2013 — Wonder Woman 801-635-9422, [email protected], Century, Payson, UT, Ride for women gotriathamom.com by women, fun surprises, great food August 18, 2013 — The Big Ride 150– and awesome finisher’s jewelry, 7:30 am Wasatch Back Route, BCC SuperSeries, 100 milers, 9 am 70 miles, 10 am 30 mil- Salt Lake, UT, Start Draper Park climb ers., Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, Emigration and Big MTn to Park City loop [email protected], won- Brown Canyon Peoa Oakley Kamas derwomanride.com Heber City, west to Provo Canyon thru September 7, 2013 — Epic 200, Saratoga Provo and Lehi and Pt of the Mtn. 100 Springs, UT, The Epic 200 is a fully sup- mile option omits Browns Canyon loop., ported one day 200 mile cycling adven- Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcap- ture. We also offer a 160, 100, and 66 [email protected], Jen Green, 435-562- mile options., Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, 1212, , bccutah.org [email protected], epicbiking.com August 24, 2013 — Cache Valley Century September 15-21, 2013 — Epic Bike 5 Tour, Logan, UT, 100 mi/100 km/40mile National Parks, Cycling Escapes, Zion NP, options. Hosted by Cache Valley UT, 5 National Parks and Scenic Byways Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 8 am, in in 6 days! Starting in Zion National Park Richmond (12 mi north of Logan on Hwy in southern Utah, on this spring and 91)., Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757- fall cycling vacation; from Zion National 2889, [email protected], Park to the red rock hoodoos of Bryce CacheValleyCentury.com National Park, then onward to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 25

Capitol Reef National Park, Lake Powell, September 28, 2013 — The Watchman 100, 435-229-6251, [email protected], Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], Westcliffe - the High Peaks Century is and then up the little known Burr Trail. , St. George, UT, A beautiful fall century spingeeks.com bikeforkidsidaho.com one of 5 rides offered. The Century has Cycling Escapes , 714-267-4591, info@ ride from Washington Utah to Springdale 10,000+ feet in elevation gain. The rides November 9-11, 2013 — Free Fee days in August 24, 2013 — BCRD Sawtooth Century cyclingescapes.com, CyclingEscapes. Utah near Zion National Park. Fully sup- have 4 fully supported rest area, SAG Arches and Canyonlands National parks Tour, Hailey, ID, Benefit for BCRD Galena com ported with sag vehicles, rest stops and Support, entrance to the High Peaks , Moab, UT, The perfect time to ride your Summer Trails. Road bike tour from lunch., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@ Music Festival, a T-Shirt, pasta feed and September 20-22, 2013 — Moab Century road bike in the parks., 435-259-8825, Ketchum to Alturas Lake and back. 50 or spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435- access to a pool and sauna. The other Tour, Moab, UT, Weekend of road [email protected], nps.gov/findapark/ 100 mile tour options. Aid stations along 229-6251, [email protected], rides are a metric century, the West cycling with rolling and climbing route feefreeparks.htm the way. Optional timed hill climb up spingeeks.com Mountain 60, a New Guys Ride and a options including the infamous “big Galena Summit., Janelle Conners, 208- November 30, 2013 — Saturday Fatter-day family ride and kids bike rodeo. , Rob Nasty” (3000 feet elevation in 7 miles). September 28, 2013 — Moab Double 578-5453, 208-720-7427, jconners@bcrd. Ride, Saratoga Springs, UT, 5th annual Tobin, 719-783-3229, [email protected], Whammy, Moab, UT, Moab is ground org, bcrd.org Warm Up ride Friday, recovery ride ride to benefit the Utah Food Bank. Burn ridewestcliffe.com zero to mountain biking, yet also offers Sunday, century route and timing chip off a bit of turkey and pie calories. Bring August 24, 2013 — CASVAR 2013, Afton, great potential for endurance roadie September 15, 2013 — Jason Werst option., Beth Logan, 438-260-8889, 435- a donation for the Food Bank as your WY, Pony Express 20, Colt 45, Pioneer events. Join us for this minimally-support- Memorial Owyhee Century, Ontario, OR, 259-3193, [email protected], “entrance fee.”, Dan Burton, 801-653- 65, Blazing Saddle 85 and Saddle Sore ed ride in two of Utah’s best National Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, kurtholzer@hot- skinnytireevents.com 2039, [email protected], epicbiking. Century rides, Star Valley., Howard Jones, Parks (Arches and Canyonlands). 6,000+ mail.com, treasurevalleycycling.com com 307-883-7997, 307-413-0622, info@casv. September 21, 2013 — Tour of Heber, feet of climbing. A brevet is a nation- Heber, UT, Slim & Knobby’s Bike Shop org, casv.org September 21, 2013 — RTC Viva Bike ally certified, timed, ultra distance event. Vegas Gran Fondo, Las Vegas, NV, Ride presents. Ride options include a full 100 Regional Road Touring August 25, 2013 — MS Wine Ride, Boise, Co-sponsored by Bonneville Cycling with five-time Tour de France Champion mile century, a metric century of 66 ID, Ride 35 miles through the beauti- Club. Salt Lake Randonneurs., Richard Miguel Indurain through the Las Vegas miles and a fun ride of 25 miles. Come August 3-10, 2013 — Oregon Bicycle Ride ful scenery of the Sawtooth Winery in Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@distance- Strip, Red Rock Canyon & near Lake challenge and reward yourself with this , Athena, OR, Participate in our 7-day Nampa, Idaho and raise money for mul- biker.com, bccutah.org, SaltLakeRandos. Mead., Amy Maier, 702-967-2296, amai- fun new century that will soon become fully-supported roadtour beginning and tiple sclerosis. , Megan Nettleton, 208- org [email protected], rtcsnv.com, vivabikev- a favorite among riders of all abilities., ending in Athena, OR visiting LaGrande, 336-0555, [email protected], egas.com Carol Vails, 435-654-2282, sales@slimand- September 28, 2013 — Aptalis Cystic Joseph, Asotin (WA), and Dayton (WA)., georgescycles.com knobbys.com, tourofheber.com Fibrosis Cycle For Life, Ogden , UT, New Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410- September 21, 2013 — Ride the Rails Bike- August 25, 2013 — Tour of the Valley, Date: Benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis 1031, [email protected], ore- a-Thon, Hailey, ID, 20 mile ride on the September 21, 2013 — A Cure in Sight Grand Junction, CO, The Tour is not a Foundation, Ogden Valley, Laura Hadley, gonbicycleride.org BCRD Wood River Trail., Janelle Conners, Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, A family fun bike race; we encourage you to set your 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, lhadley@cff. 208-578-5453, 208-720-7427, jconners@ ride to raise funds needed to restore August 3-11, 2013 — BlomFest - own pace and enjoy beautiful Western org, cff.org bcrd.org, bcrd.org sight to those who are blind in the local OccupySalmon, Salmon, ID, We will be Colorado. 30, 50, 75 route options and and international communities. Make a September 28, 2013 — Cruising to Stop leading big Mtn Bike rides and shuttles the full century, 100-mile route, that September 21, 2013 — West Yellowstone difference to those who can no longer Abusing, Wellsville, UT, 10, 46, and 72 all around the Salmon Area.Basecamps. includes the famous ride over the Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West see – by giving the gift of sight. 5, 10, 20 miles routes to choose from with the BYO food, beer, bikes, camp equipment. Colorado National Monument. Start and Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to Old mile options. Benefits Moran Eye Center longer ride a perfect post-bike ride FREE event, but donations accepted to finish at DoubleTree Hotel, 743 Horizon Faithful and back, 60 miles past golden community outreach., Deborah Harrison, for all you LOTOJA riders). There will support the shuttle rigs., Marc Landblom, Drive, Morgan , 800-621-0926, web- aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gur- 801-585-6645, deborah.harrison@hsc. be fully stocked aid stations as well as 435 260 0991, [email protected], [email protected], yourcommunityhospi- gling geysers, and steaming hot pots, utah.edu, tinyurl.com/sightride2013 lunch, Shawn Didericksen, 435-512-6192, ridesalmon.com tal.com/Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm Supported ride., Moira Dow, 617-697- [email protected], cruisingtos- 6126, [email protected], September 27-28, 2013 — Ride to Lava, August 4-10, 2013 — Ride Idaho, Charity, August 25, 2013 — Pedal For Patients, topabusing.com cycleyellowstone.com Smithfield, UT, 2-day 162 mile fully sup- North Idaho, ID, 7-day supported bicycle Charity, Fruitland, ID, Chose the distance: ported bike tour looping through the September 29-October 5, 2013 — Epic tour in N. Idaho, 425 miles, Coeur d’Alene, 100, 68, 40, or 20 miles. The ride starts and September 22-28, 2013 — OATBRAN, Lake scenic countryside of Northern Utah and Bike 5 National Parks, Cycling Escapes, Sandpoint, Thompson Falls,Wallace, ends at Saint Alphonsus Medical Group- Tahoe, NV, One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Southeast Idaho. Starts in Smithfield Utah Zion NP, UT, 5 National Parks and Scenic Heyburn State Park, Trail of the Coeur Dominican Health in Fruitland, Idaho Across Nevada, 22nd Annual, following heading up the west side of the Portneuf Byways in 6 days! Starting in Zion National d’Alenes, Route of the Hiawatha Trail, 1118 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Range, spending the night in Lava Hot Park in southern Utah, on this spring and Centennial Trail., Susy Hobson, 208-830- sag wagons will be provided along with Hwy. 50, 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Springs, and then returning to Smithfield fall cycling vacation we’ll bike from Zion 9564, [email protected], rideidaho. plenty of food. , Chose the distance: 100, Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park. on the east side of the Portneuf Range. National Park to the red rock hoodoos org 68, 40, or 20 miles, pedalforpatients.com Fully Supported motel style tour., Curtis of Bryce National Park, then onward The event includes two lunches, dinner, August 9-14, 2013 — BOTOBO, Bozeman, Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-588-9660, tgft@ to Grand Staircase Escalante National September 7, 2013 — Wild Horse Century, breakfast, & a morning yoga session., MT, 5 days, 5 centuries - no relay! bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com Monument, Capitol Reef National Cody, WY, Benefits the wild mustangs Harold Becht, 801-692-3226, hbecht@ Bozeman to West Yellowstone, West Park, Lake Powell, and then up the of the McCullough Peaks outside Cody October 5, 2013 — No Hill Hundred Century gmail.com, RidetoLava.com Yellowstone to Jackson Hole, Jackson little known Burr Trail. , Cycling Escapes , and Cody Youth Cycling. The joint spon- Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, a 60 mile, Hole to Montpelier Idaho, Montpelier to September 28, 2013 — Josie Johnson 714-267-4591, [email protected], sorship of Friends of a Legacy ( FOAL) and a 100 mile tour, fully supported. Brigham City, Brigham City to Bountiful. Memorial Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, This low CyclingEscapes.com and Park County Pedalers (PCP) bicycle Event shirts, gift bags, lunch (for metric key, casual memorial ride is dedicated 20,000 feet of elevation gain., Jaon club. 100 and 60 mile options. Great mus- and century riders), post event BBQ at in Josie’s honor to bring the community October 5, 2013 — Zion Canyon 200K, Unruh, 801-390-0036, jason@botobocy- tang viewing., Werner Noesner, pcbike@ noon for all riders, 8:30 am, Churchill together to raise awareness for bicycle Southern Utah Brevet Series, St. George, cling.com, botobocycling.com tctwest.net, wildhorsecentury.com County Fairgrounds., Danny Gleich, 775- UT, Brevets are self supported, timed dis- 423-7733, [email protected], safety, Sugarhouse Park at 10:30 am, August 10, 2013 — HeART of Idaho Century September 8, 2013 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike tance cycling events. This route begins churchillcounty.org/parksnrec/index. to mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon Ride, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile Big Blue - Ride to Cure Diabetes, Lake in St. George, continues on to Zion and php?ctr=152, churchillcountycyclists. and back., Ken Johnson, 801-205-1039, options. Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, Tahoe, NV, 11th Annual, ride around returns via Toquerville and Leeds., Lonnie com [email protected], josiejohnson- fully stocked rest stops, and post ride Lake Tahoe’s Shoreline with the Juvenile Wolff, 435-559-0895, [email protected], ride.com BBQ. Route is flat to rolling, easy to Diabetes Research Foundation, fully sup- October 5, 2013 — Santa Fe Gourmet subrevet.org, rusa.org September 28, 2013 — Penny’s Legacy Bike moderate difficulty. Benefit for the Art ported with rest stops, tech support and Classic, Santa Fe, NM, The annual Santa Ride, Farmington, UT, Start: Farmington October 5, 2013 — Honeyville Hot Springs Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai Griggs, SAG. 72 miles, 4300 vertical gain. Boat Fe Gourmet Classic is a fun, challenging Frontrunner Station parking lot), benefits 100, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@ Cruise & 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 65 mile bike tour with delicious, creative Sego Lily programs to raise awareness of UT, Start 5 Points Ogden to Brigham theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.org/ 800-565-2704, 775-588-9660, tgft@biketh- Southwest style foods at five gourmet domestic abuse in our community, ride City,climb sardine, Loop Cache Valley Century.htm ewest.com, bikethewest.com refueling stops. The noncompetitive ride and return over SR 30 to Tremonton and winds through Santa Fe and into the follows the Legacy Parkway trail, 10 , 15 , August 10, 2013 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, September 8-13, 2013 — The Amgen Honeyville for a hot springs soak then surrounding areas taking you through 25 mile options.Walk and ride along the Libby, MT, Fully supported 83 mile bike People’s Coast Classic, Astoria, OR, return to Ogden, Self Supported., Don beautifuI meadows overlooking the Legacy Parkway Trail next to the Foxboro ride which tours the breathtaking shore- 6-day charity event benefiting the Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This year Regional Park, North Salt Lake (Located Arthritis Foundation. Join us for 2, 4, line of Lake Koocanusa.Ride finishes with the ride will be limited to 150 riders., at the intersection of 1100 North and bccutah.org, Jim Halay, 801-641-4020, and 6-day options along the beautiful a Blues Festival Finale. Fundraiser for Kathleen Davis, 505-795-3286, lavimz@ Skipton Drive), Come with hearts and [email protected], bccutah.org Oregon Coast., Tai Lee, 206-547-2707, Search & Rescue., Dejon Raines, 406- gmail.com, santafegourmetclassic.com cycles of gold to join the fight against October 12, 2013 — Breast Cancer 291-3635, [email protected], [email protected], thepeoplescoastclas- abuse towards the Deaf Community! , Awareness Ride, American Fork, UT, 22 letourdekoocanusa.com sic.org, arthritis.org October 5, 2013 — Tour of the Moon, Grand Sego Lily , 801-590-4920, [email protected], Junction, CO, Cyclists will start and fin- mi casual ride for women and men; September 8-28, 2013 — Santa Fe Trail August 10, 2013 — Stonewall Century ish at Two Rivers Convention Center in slcad.org food, SWAG, & raffle prizes; Registration Bicycle Trek, Santa Fe, NM, Ride all or Bicycle Ride, La Veta, CO, This challeng- downtown Grand Junction, Colorado. fees go to The Breast Cancer Research part of the Santa Fe Trail (approx. 1100 September 28, 2013 — Million Miles at ing, scenic and delicious ride benefits The courses have been changed in 2013 Foundation., 801-763-1222, info@trekaf. miles) on paved public roads only. After Miller, Tooele, UT, Century, Metric, 30-mil- local non-profits. The Stonewall climbs so that everyone will finish with the spec- com, trekaf.com the first four days, riders can leave the er-through Tooele County, start and from La Veta, along beautiful and light- tacular ride over the Colorado National group at any place along the route., end at Miller Motorsports Park. Family October 26, 2013 — Fall Tour de St. ly-traveled Colorado Highway 12, to Monument. You may choose between Willard Chilcott, 505-982-1282, willard@ 4.5-miler around track. All-day celebra- George, St. George, UT, Ride around Segundo and back, over 8,000 feet of the “metric century” (62 miles) which cybermesa.com, SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek. tion, BBQ, Kids Zone! Benefits Special Snow Canyon State Park, Quail Creek climbing., Sandy Borthick, 719-742-5702, includes the beautiful farm country sur- com Olympics Utah., Carisa Miller, 801-563- Reservoir and Washington County’s new- [email protected], spcycling.org rounding areas of Fruita or the “clas- 4139, [email protected], Anne Marie est reservoir, Sand Hollow. 35, 60 & 100 August 11-26, 2013 — AK.CAN.AK September 8, 2013 — Ride For Red, Charity, sic”41 mile route. The 2013 ride will be Gunther, 801-563-4140, amgunther@lhm. Mile options., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, Adventure , Haines, AK, Four of Alaska Boise, ID, Blue Chip ride through the limited to the first 2,000 registered partici- com, millionmilesatmiller.com [email protected], Margaret Gibson, & the Yukon’s most scenic highways vineyards and orchards of the Southern pants. , 303.282.9020, tourinfo@tourofthe- in a fully supported, awesome wilder- Treasure Valley. Rest stops will keep you moon.com, tourofthemoon.com fueled for a 100, 75, or 50 mile trip, with ness ride - Haines Highway, Al-Can, Tok October 12, 2013 — Goldilocks Las Vegas, ride escorts to help you reach your Cutoff & Richardson Highway. , Pedalers Las Vegas, NV, 4th Annual! Fully sup- timed goals. Then back to Barber Park Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, rides@pedal- ported, non competitive, women only for exceptional food, fun and Ride for erspubandgrille.com, pedalerspuband- bike ride with 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile the Red gift bags with cool swag. Start grille.com/bike_tours/alaska/Alaska_ route options. Wayne Bunker Family Park and Finish at Barber Park 4049 South Canada_Adventure.htm at 7:00 am., Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, Eckert Road., redcross.org/news/event/ [email protected], goldilocksride. August 17-18, 2013 — Bike MS Wyoming: Greater-Idaho-Ride-for-the-Red Close Encounters Ride, Bike MS, com September 14, 2013 — Tahoe Sierra Sundance, WY, Ride through the rolling October 12, 2013 — Park to Park Pedal Century, Squaw Valley, CA, 30-60- hills surrounding grasslands and pon- Extreme Nevada 100, Kershaw-Ryan 100 mile routes with 2500-6800 verti- derosa forest at the foot of the Black State Park, NV, Starts and finishes at cal gain. Starts at Squaw Valley Ski Hills., Alexis Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis. Kershaw-Ryan State Park. 103 mile starts Resort, goes to Donner Lake and over [email protected], bikemswyoming.org 7:30 am. Metric Century starts 7:30-am. the Donner Summit, Nancy Lancaster, 40 mile starts 8 am. Registration 5 pm August 18, 2013 — Bike for Kids Rupert, [email protected], Friday / 7 am Saturday., Dawn Andone, Rupert, ID, Scenic course is a loop of tahoesierracentury.com 33 miles starting from the Rupert Town 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@lctur- Square. The route takes you through September 14, 2013 — The Ride Westcliffe: bonet.com, Jonathan Brunes, 775-726- country roads to Walcott State Park The High Peaks Century, Westcliffe, 3564, [email protected], lincoln- and back to Rupert via different route. CO, Takes place in the Wet Mountains countynevada.com/Lincoln-County- Barbecue and music in Rupert Square. of Southern Colorado. Part of Ride Nevada-Pedal.html Two aid stations. Ride is by donation to Bikes for Kids. Includes a meal ticket., Ken 26 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

October 19, 2013 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, togaspringstri.com, Jared Mason, 801- 557-6844, [email protected], October 19, 2013 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, are held at the Eagle Bike, which has Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500’ of climb- 310-0609, [email protected], sarato- greatbasincoaching.com BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, downhill and cross-county mountain bike ing, three States - Nevada, Arizona, Utah, gaspringstri.com NV, Point-to-point race begins in Lake trails, bmx track and skate park for fam- September 2, 2013 — South Davis Labor all in one spectacular day of cycling. Mead National Recreation Area and ily members to enjoy during the races. August 17, 2013 — XTERRA Incline Village, Day Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Fully supported / Chip Timed., Deb ends in Boulder City, with Sprint, Olympic, Each weekend has its own theme and XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, Bountiful, UT, Join the Labor Day Tri Union Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planet- and Half Courses; costumes welcome!, charitable partner., Brian Price, 208-908- Course Distance: Full Course: 2X 750 and show off the fruits of your labors. ultra.com, tristatesgranfondo.com Cedric Keppler, 318.518.7303, info@ 5421, [email protected], idahowaf- meter swim laps with a 50 meter beach There’s a race distance for everyone!, bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@ flecross.com, eaglebikepark.org November 9-10, 2013 — Bike MS Las Vegas, run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run; Racers sprint: Swim 350 yds; Bike 12 mi; Run 3.35 bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com Bike MS, Las Vegas, NV, Fundraiser for the start with a swim in famous Lake Tahoe. mi, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 October 25-27, 2013 — Crosstoberfest, Sun National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Fully The bike starts up Tunnel Creek, and racers, novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.4 October 19, 2013 — Trick or Tri, St. George, Valley, ID, River Run Plaza, Elkhorn, Beer supported. 30,65,100 mile on Saturday then onto the area’s famous Flume Trail, mi; Run 1.5 mi, Award prizes for 1st – 3rd UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, Festival, at Old Cutter’s Park in Hailey., to Red Rock Canyon Loop, 35, 50 miles which skirts the mountain side overlook- division winners. Finisher medals, race starting between 9 am and 2 pm. Indoor Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@power- on Sunday to Lake Las Vegas. Start/ ing Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Rim Trail. bags, and custom tech tees for all rac- swim, outdoor run and bike legs., Aaron houseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho. Finish Ruvo Center for Brain Health., Kari Both the Short and Long course com- ers.Tri Clinic/ Bike Route Preview: Friday, Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron.metler@sgc- com, bcrd.org Boatner, 310-479-4456, 310-481-1135, kari. plete the 22 mile bike with approximately August 30th 5:30pm (free to registered ity.org, sgcityrec.org October 26, 2013 — LTR CX Series 2, LTR CX [email protected], bikemsnevada.org 4000 feet of climbing. The trail running participants) Packet Pickup: Monday, November 9, 2013 — Telos Turkey Triathlon, Series, Grand Junction, CO, Cyclocross, course is relatively flat, fast and scenic September 3rd - 6am to 7:30am Race November 9, 2013 — Ride 2 Recovery T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Orem Fitness LTR CX Series, Mike Driver, 970-904- with tall pines, aspens, and creek cross- Start: 8:00am Awards: 10:30 am, John Honor Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Center, Splash, Swim: 350 M, Run: 5k , 5708, [email protected], Brent ings., Todd Jackson, 877-751-8880, , info@ Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrec- Vegas, NV, A non-competitive cycling Bike 12 miles., Shaun Christian, 801-769- Steinberg, 970-712-2012, bs@ltrsports. bigblueadventure.com, , bigblueadven- reation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, event that offers 3 fully supported routes, 3576, 801-678-4032, shaun@t3triathlon. com, ltrevents.com ture.com/pub/main2.asp?daEvent=60& labordaytri.com 20, 40, 80 mile options, with great rest com, t3triathlon.com daPageName=INTRO, xterraplanet.com October 27, 2013 — King Cross, tentative, stops, festive start/finish in honor of our September 7, 2013 — Camp Yuba Triathlon, Jackson, WY, A great Cyclocross race healing heroes. Ride 2 Recovery’s mis- August 17, 2013 — Colorado Dirt, Fraser, RACE TRI, Yuba State Park, UT, Camp Cyclocross in the heart of Jackson Hole. Starting at sion is to improve the health and well- CO, A 130+ mile cyclocross/gravel grind- Yuba sprint and olympic triathlons are around 12:00 noon at the base of Snow ness of healing heroes through mental er endurance bike race. This self sup- all about indian summers, camping, and Clammy Cross — American Fork, UT, King Resort., Joel Ahlum, 307-733-5335, and physical rehabilitation programs ported race will be a one day, 4 leg good ol’ fashion swimming, biking, and Art Dye Park, 573 E 700 NOctober [email protected], facebook. that feature cycling as the core activity. race that rises above 10,000’ four times. running., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 30, November 23, Decenber 8, Josh com/kingcrossrace The funds raised through the Honor Ride Can ride it solo, duo relay, 4 person relay [email protected], racetri.com McCarrel, 385-208-6400, joshwmcc@ Series support outdoor cycling programs or a 5-6 person Gentlemen’s Race type gmail.com, clammycross.blogspot.com November 2, 2013 — SICX #3 Kuna, September 7, 2013 — I Can Triathlon, Sandy, and Spinning Recovery Labs at Military of event- cyclocross endurance bicycle Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Kuna, UT, Alta Canyon Sports Center, 9565 S. September 18, 2013 — CrossVegas and VA locations around the US, as well race., Paul Karlsson, 303-960-8129, info@ ID, 100 E Morris Ct, Kuna, ID, Hal Miller, Highland Drive - 400m swim, 9 mile bike Cyclocross Race, Las Vegas, NV, UCI as local rides for healing heroes. The ride digdeepsports.com, digdeepsports.com 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@bro- and 5K run., Lois Spillion, 801-568-4602, Cat I event, Elite Men and Women will start at 9am on the Las Vegas Strip kenspokecycling.org, Jared Rammell, August 18, 2013 — XTERRA Wild Ride [email protected], sandy.utah. Wheelers & Dealers Industry Race and in Conjunction with one of the MGM 303-819-0054, [email protected], cxi- Mountain Triathlon (American Tour gov/government/parks-and-recreation/ USA Cycling categories at Desert Breeze Hotel/Casino’s., Linda Glassel, 609-792- daho.com Points), XTERRA America / Wild Rockies special-events/triathlon.html Soccer Complex during Interbike., Brook 0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2recov- Series, McCall, ID, Ponderosa State Park Watts, 303-907-3133, contact@crossve- November 9, 2013 — LTR CX Series 3, ery.com, ride2recovery.com September 14, 2013 — Ogden Valley at Payette Lake, 3/4-mile swim, a 19-mile gas.com, crossvegas.com LTR CX Series, Grand Junction, CO, Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Ogden, mountain bike and a 6.2-mile trail run, Cyclocross, LTR CX Series, Mike Driver, UT, open water triathlon event, Dan September 21, 2013 — Utah Cyclocross Multisport Races mass start at 9 am in the Park and the fin- 970-904-5708, mdriver@livetrainrace. Aamodt, 801-635-8966, [email protected], Series Race , Utah Cyclocross Series, ish line festivities begin at noon with the com, Brent Steinberg, 970-712-2012, bs@ August 3, 2013 — Aspen Triathlon and triutah.com TBA, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- racer feed and music., Darren Lightfield, ltrsports.com, ltrevents.com Duathlon, Aspen, CO, 800-yard indoor [email protected], Matt Ohran, info@ 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo. September 14, 2013 — Bear Lake pool swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 utcx.net, utcx.net November 9-10, 2013 — Turkey Cross, com, wildrockiesracing.com, xterraplan- Man Triathlon, Gold Medal Racing feet in elevation) to the spectacular Waffle Cross Series (IWCX, Boise, ID, All et.com Championship, Laketown, UT, Half, September 22, 2013 — Harvest Moon Maroon Bells, and a 4-mile run in the Elk races are held at the Eagle Bike Park Olympic, and Sprint distances and Ultra/ Cyclocross, Ogden, UT, USAC Mountain range and the scenic Maroon August 23-24, 2013 — Uinta Mountain which has downhill and cross-county Full 140+ distance over the prettiest Sanctioned, Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, Creek Valley. USAT sanctioned event., Adventure Relay, Heber, UT, Running, mountain bike trails, bmx track and skate water in Utah., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], teamex- Sandra Doebler, 970-920-5140, aspen- mountain biking, cycling and a leg of park for family members to enjoy during [email protected], bearlakebrawl. celerator.com [email protected], aspen- canoeing make the Uinta Mountain the races. Each weekend has its own com, onhillevents.com recreation.com Adventure Relay one of the high- September 28, 2013 — LTR CX Series 1, theme and charitable partner., Brian est, toughest yet most beautiful relays September 14, 2013 — Kokopelli Triathlon, LTR CX Series, Grand Junction, CO, Price, 208-908-5421, brianp@catapult3. August 9-10, 2013 — Emmett’s Most around., Jon Johnson, 801-367-2575, BBSC Twin Tri Series, St. George, UT, The Cyclocross, LTR CX Series, Mike Driver, com, idahowafflecross.com, eagle- Excellent Triathlon, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri uintamountainadventurerelay@gmail. “twin” to the SG Triathlon at Sand Hollow 970-904-5708, mdriver@livetrainrace. bikepark.org on Friday, Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on com, uintamountainadventurerelay. State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, and Kids’ com, Brent Steinberg, 970-712-2012, bs@ Saturday., Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, November 16, 2013 — SICX #4 Nampa, com distances., Cedric Keppler, 318.518.7303, ltrsports.com, ltrevents.com gemcountyrecreationdistrict@gmail. Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, [email protected], Michelle Lund, com, emmetttri.com August 24, 2013 — Vikingman, Heyburn, October 5, 2013 — SICX #1 Sandy Point , Nampa, ID, 1501 7th Street North, [email protected], bbsctri.com ID, Downstream Snake River Swim, Loop Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, Nampa, Idaho, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, August 10, 2013 — Herriman Escape from Bike Course, flat and fast run - lots of September 15, 2013 — XTERRA Pagosa ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspokecycling. Black Ridge Triathlon, RACE TRI , Herriman, opportunities for your fans to cheer you Springs, XTERRA America Tour, Pagosa Boise, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- org, Jared Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxi- UT, The Escape from Blackridge is fast on! 1/2 and Olympic distance triath- Springs, CO, 1km (1000m) swim/18.5 mile 720-3019, [email protected], [email protected], cxidaho.com and fun! Athletes swim 500 yds in the lon, Duathlon, Aquabike and a Half bike/6.9mile trail run. , Raena Cassidy, Jared Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@ reservoir, ride a 14 mile bike and run a November 23, 2013 — LTR CX Series 4, Marathon., Lisa Clines, 214-236-1917, 877-751-8880, [email protected], gmail.com, cxidaho.com 5k run loop., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, LTR CX Series, Grand Junction, CO, [email protected], vikingman.org joingecko.org/info.asp?uid=339 [email protected], racetri.com October 6, 2013 — SICX #2 Sandy Point , Cyclocross, LTR CX Series, Mike Driver, August 24, 2013 — Utah Half Triathlon, RACE September 21, 2013 — Bear Lake Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, 970-904-5708, mdriver@livetrainrace. August 11, 2013 — Adventure Xstream TRI , Provo, UT, Longest multisport race Brawl Triathlon, Gold Medal Racing ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, com, Brent Steinberg, 970-712-2012, bs@ Summit County, AXS Series, Frisco, CO, on the Wasatch Front 70.3 Ironman. 1.2 Championship, Laketown, UT, Half, Boise, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- ltrsports.com, ltrevents.com Solo’s or teams of 2 will mountain bike, mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run Olympic, and Sprint distances over the 720-3019, [email protected], kayak, trail run, and orienteer in either November 23, 2013 — SICX #5 Sandy Point triathlon., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, prettiest water in Utah., Joe Coles, 801- Jared Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@ a 3-6hr “sprint”, or 6-12hr “sport” course., , Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, [email protected], racetri.com 335-4940, [email protected], bear- gmail.com, cxidaho.com Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, events@ ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho lakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com August 24, 2013 — Expedition Man, Reno, October 12-13, 2013 — Moose Cross, 21, Boise, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- NV, This epic triathlon begins athletes at September 21-22, 2013 — XTERRA USA Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Victor, 720-3019, [email protected], August 17, 2013 — Rush Triathlon, Rexburg, one of the most beautiful and desired National Championship/ XTERRA Utah, ID, Two-day cross festival in conjunction Jared Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@ ID, Intermediate and Sprint Distances., beaches in Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove XTERRA America Tour, Ogden, UT, XTERRA with Grand Teton Brewing Oktoberfest in gmail.com, cxidaho.com Bob Yeatman, 208-359-3020, 208-716- Resort. Athletes will be challenged by a Utah, two distance options: 750m / 19K Victor, ID. Post race gathering, host hous- 1349, [email protected], rushtriathlon. November 24, 2013 — SICX #6 Sandy Point climb to Spooner Summit at over 7,100 mountain bike / 5K trail and 1.5k swim/ ing available. Fundraiser for Victor Velo., com, rexburg.org , Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, ft followed by a screaming 1,400ft drop 30k mountain bike/ 10k trail run; XTERRA David Bergart, 307-690-4373, dave@ ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho August 17, 2013 — Jordanelle Triathlon, into Carson City! The peaceful and sce- USA Championships (invite-only): 1.5k moosecross.com, moosecross.com, cxi- 21, Boise, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208- TriUtah Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy nic views of Washoe Valley leads riders swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run., daho.com 720-3019, [email protected], everything from the wildlife and board- to the bike finish. A scenic run in south Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xter- October 19-20, 2013 — Waffle Cross, Waffle Jared Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@ walks on the river bottoms in Rock Cliff Reno will cap off this extraordinary race!, raplanet.com, Jason Dyer, 801-620-1013, Cross Series (IWCX), Boise, ID, All races gmail.com, cxidaho.com Recreation Area at Jordanelle to the Ryan Kolodge, 775-762-8526, info@expe- [email protected], xterraplanet. are held at the Eagle Bike, which has local country backdrop of the towns ditionman.com, expeditionman.com com, xterrautah.com December 14, 2013 — Idaho State downhill and cross-county mountain bike of Francis and Woodland. Special 15th Cyclocross Championship, tentative, August 24, 2013 — Little Cottonwood September 21, 2013 — LeadmanTri - Bend, trails, bmx track and skate park for fam- Anniversary Gift to all participants! , Dan Boise, ID, All races are held at the Eagle Adventure Race, South Jordan, UT, Bend, OR, Finishers of LeadmanTri Bend - ily members to enjoy during the races. Aamodt, 801-635-8966, [email protected], Bike Park, which has downhill and cross- Graffiti Racing presents a multi-sport voted Best New Race of 2012; Leadman Each weekend has its own theme and triutah.com county mountain bike trails, bmx track endurance event featuring mountain 250 | 5K swim * 223K bike * 22K run; charitable partner., Brian Price, 208-908- and skate park for family members to August 17, 2013 — Saratoga Springs Tri, bikes, running/trekking, Tyrolean Traverse, Leadman 125 | 2.5K swim * 106K bike 5421, [email protected], idahowaf- enjoy during the races. Each weekend Saratoga Springs, UT, USAT sactioned and navigation using a map and a com- * 16.5K run., Keith Hughes, 208-340-4837, flecross.com, eaglebikepark.org has its own theme and charitable part- Sprint Tri, 600 meter swim, 12 mile bike, pass to attain check points. Snowbird will [email protected], leadma- October 19-December 15, 2013 — Idaho ner., Brian Price, 208-908-5421, brianp@ 3.1 mile run, held at the Saratoga Springs be a multi-discipline race using urban ntri.com Waffle Cross Cyclocross Series, Waffle catapult3.com, idahowafflecross.com, Marina at Pelican Bay, 200 E Harbor paved trails and wilderness trails to travel October 5, 2013 — Cache Classic Cross Series (IWCX), Boise, ID, All races eaglebikepark.org Parkway., Gabe Granata, splash@sara- a course covering approximately 25-50 Duathlon, Wellsville, UT, 5 km run, 20 miles in a 6 hour period. , Scott Browning, km bike, Kevin Rohwer, 435-770-9852, 801-867-5039, [email protected], [email protected], graffitiracing.com race2raceevents.com August 24, 2013 — XTERRA Buffalo Creek, October 12, 2013 — Huntsman World Senior XTERRA America Tour, Bailey, CO, The Games, St. George, UT, Triathlon. Must be XTERRA Buffalo Creek Triathlon features 50 years or older, Swim - 500 yards, Bike a 1500m Swim, 22 mile mountain bike, - 20K, Run - 5K., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, and 5m run. , Lance Panigutti, lance@ [email protected], seniorgames.net withoutlimits.co, withoutlimits.co October 12, 2013 — Powell3 Triathlon September 2, 2013 — Youth and Family Challenge, Page, AZ, Olympic and Sprint Triathlon, Murray, UT, Start time: 8 AM, Distances in Lake Powell. The transition Murray Park. Youth 7-10 years: 75 yard area over looks Wahweep Marina and swim, 2.3 mile bike, 6/10 mile run. Adults/ some incredible red rock cliffs., Joe Youth 11+ distances: 150 yards, 4.3 miles, Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents. 1 mile., Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801- com, powell3.com, onhillevents.com

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Road Racing Katie Clouse is the Future of Bike Racing in Utah Having big brother Evan to race against and train with has been a huge blessing, Katie said. “I don’t think I would be doing as good as I am if he didn’t ride with me,” Katie said. “Evan is pretty fast and chasing his wheel has helped a lot.” You might think racing so much as a young age could burn a kid out from the sport. Katie Clouse says that’s far from the case. “I have made a lot of friends and I really enjoy seeing them at the differ- ent races and hanging out,” she said. “Racing is a lot of fun but training is kind of boring.” Clouse said she wants to keep racing and move up into the Cat 1-2-3 fields before too long and try Katie Clouse on the top step at the National Road Championships. Photo to secure a spot on the U.S. National courtesy Ed Clouse. team where she can race internation- ally. “I love racing, I really would love Cycling Mountain Bike National to go to college for cycling and race By Jared Eborn Championships – finishing behind on the US Team someday,” she said. friend and fellow Park City racer The changing seasons and style When people think about the Sydney Palmer-Leger. of racing also keeps Clouse from future of bicycle racing in Utah they The month-long podium binge for getting too worked over on any one often look at guys like Tanner Putt, Clouse was something she’d work type of racing – but she does have TJ Eisenhart, Connor O’Leary and hard for despite not being able to her favorites. Chase Pinkham. race against many kids her age in “Road and cyclocross is my favor- Those people might want to turns the state. ite,” she said. “Cyclocross Nationals their sites to Ecker Hill Middle “Well I was training really hard was my favorite. It was really cool School in Park City, though. That’s this year. I knew that there were racing in the mud, snow and fog.” where Katie Clouse – a phenom who going to be tough girls that I was rac- turns 12 on August 4 – spends her ing against. I was just hoping to do time waiting for that next chance to well,” Clouse said. “I really wanted ride her bike. to win the road race and that’s what I Clouse, no stranger to bike races was training for.” of all sorts in the region, is quickly Though Clouse doesn’t have a lot becoming one of the most decorated of junior racers to compete against cyclists in the state. So decorated, in locally, she might benefit from that in fact, that she’s fast running out of a way. Instead of racing against other room in her closet to hang the col- 10-12 year old girls, the champ lines lection of Stars and Stripes jerseys up against grown women, her Cat 3 she’s earning. brother Evan and anyone else willing The youngster who has been to throw it down and get humbled by beating women on the bike with an 11-year-old. frequency over the past couple of “I usually try to get out train as years established herself as perhaps much as I can. It has been hard trying the most promising junior cyclist in to train but my dad and my brother the country in July when she swept are really supportive and they are through the USA Cycling National the ones that train with me because I Championships in Wisconsin. have no else to ride with.” Clouse crushed the competition Case in point, at the Midsummer from across the country to win the Night’s Cyclocross race in late July U12 time trial, road race and crite- at Deer Valley, Clouse and Palmer- rium national titles. This came just Leger were forced to race in the a few months after winning the U12 Women’s 3-4 field. They crushed the cyclocross championship. competition to finish first and second. Proving she’s not unbeat- able, Clouse finished second a couple of weeks later in the USA 28 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

the insider’s scoop. Stage 5: Snowbasin to Snowbird Tour of Utah from page 3 Presented by Utah Sport Commission; Torrey: Snowbasin Resort to Snowbird Ski and Festival of Flavors Beer Festival. Watch the exciting finish of Stage 2 Summer Resort Local’s Tip: in beautiful Torrey. Torrey is the gate- August 10 Road Race After the start at Brian Head Resort, way to Capital Reef National Park with Total Distance & Elevation: 113 mi. following the race on SR 143 towards miles of great roads for cycling. Get a (182 km); 10,611 ft. (3,324 m) Panguitch, but go south on Mammoth ride in through one of the nations most Start: 10:50 a.m.; Estimated Finish: Creek Rd. Mammoth Creek is a won- beautiful and remote National Parks 3:45 p.m. derful area with lava fields and alpine and have time to watch the finish and Start Location: Snowbasin Ski Resort forests. The first KOM of the Tour will visit the Tour of Utah Lifestyle Expo. backcountry.com Lifestyle Expo; be located at the junction of Mammoth Snowbird; 100 Little Cottonwood Creek Rd and SR 14 in Duck Creek. If Parking: Canyon 12 p.m.-4 p.m. you ride your bike, it’s a 50-mile ride Race spectators are encouraged to Finish Line: Snowbird Ski and Summer with 4,000 feet of climbing through visit and park in any of the start/finish Resort Dixie National Forest, lava fields or pass through communities. Spectator and through Cedar Breaks National parking is NOT permitted within Bryce Snowbird/Little Cottonwood Monument. Canyon National Park. Pullouts and Canyon: Parking: trailhead parking within the park are for Tanner Flats is a misnomer: This Cedar City: Spectator parking is the exclusive use of park guests. is the steepest part of the climb up to on 100 West between 200 North and the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Center Street. Directions: head South Stage 3: Richfield to Payson where the party starts early as specta- on 100 West from 200 North to can Presented by iOn Camera; Richfield tors claim the best spots by early morn- access parking. to Payson ing. Grab your friends, pack a cooler, Parking is available in the Navajo August 8 Road Race wear a costume and head up to the parking lot at the Brian Head Resort. Total Distance & Elevation: 119 mi. biggest street party of the year. Race Spectators are not permitted to (191 km); 6,202 ft. (1,890 m) ****Little Cottonwood Canyon will park in pullouts and trailhead within Start: 10:50 a.m.; Estimated Finish: close for uphill traffic at 1:30pm**** Cedar Breaks National Monument. 3:45 p.m. Pullouts and trailheads are for the Start Location: Richfield; City Park; Park City: exclusive use of park guests. 100 East and 300 North Known locally as the “Mine Rd,” Finish Line: Payson; Memorial Marsac Ave (also SR 224) is a relentless Stage 2: Panguitch to Torrey Park; Main Street and 300 South climb of 15% grade up to Guardsmans Presented by Utah Office of Tourism; backcountry.com Lifestyle Expo; Pass. The Mine Rd is close to Main Panguitch to Torrey Payson; 250 S. Main 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. Street so you can grab a bite and stroll August 7 Road Race the shops of Historic Park City after the Total Distance & Elevation: 131 mi. Where to watch: racers pass through. (210 km); 9,877 ft. (3,010 m) Mt. Nebo will be the place to see Local’s Tip: Start: 10:00 a.m.; Estimated Finish: the fireworks of Stage 3. Mt. Nebo is The best way to see Stage 5 is 3:45 p.m. the highest mountain in the Wasatch, on your bike. The two climbs of the Start Location: Panguitch; Main and so escape the valley heat and come up day will impact who wins this year’s 100 North to Mt. Nebo to see all the race action. Tour. Ride up to Guardsman’s Pass Finish Line: Torrey; Hwy 24 and Local’s Tip: from Park City or to Snowbird up Center Street Visit the finish city of Payson. Enjoy Little Cottonwood Canyon. This will backcountry.com Lifestyle Expo; the lifestyle expo including motorcycle help minimize traffic and enhance the Torrey; 49 E. Main 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. freestyle demonstrations and then ride experience for all spectators – and it’s your bike up the Mt. Nebo Loop. Give a great workout. Where to watch: yourself plenty of time to climb up this Make sure you also cheer-on our Spectators can view an XO beast of a climb: It’s a 22-mile climb Ultimate Challenge participants who Communications Sprint Line in down- from Payson to the KOM on Mt. Nebo. will be tackling the same course as the town Panguitch on August 6 -Stage 1, pro’s earlier this day. and the race start of Stage 2 on Main Parking: TBD Street on August 7. From Panguitch it’s Where to Park: a short 12 miles drive to Bryce Canyon Stage 4: Salt Lake City Parking will be available at the National Park. Presented by University of Utah Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. It’s Health Care; Salt Lake City Circuit best to come early to beat the crowds Stage 2 of the Tour traverses famous August 9 Circuit Race up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Enjoy Highway 12. Along the 131 mile race Total Distance & Elevation; 33.8 mi. the mountain air and all the activities at route, you will find Bryce Canyon (54.7 km); 3,550 ft. (1,082 m) Snowbird and grab a bite. National Park, Kodachrome Basin Start: 5:30 p.m.; Estimated Finish: Parking is available in Park City on State Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante 6:45 p.m. Swede Alley in the parking structure as National Monument, Dixie National Start Location: Salt Lake City; State well at the Flag Pole Lot at the corner Forest, Petrified Forest State Park, the Capitol; E Capitol Street of Heber Ave and Swede Alley. Again, Burr Trail, Anasazi Village State Park Finish Line: Salt Lake City, State parking is at a premium, so park further and Capital Reef National Park. Pick a Capitol; E Capitol Street out of town and ride or walk to the location and you can’t go wrong! backcountry.com Lifestyle Expo; race sites. Utah State Capitol; 350 N State 3 Escalante – Boulder p.m.-7 p.m. Stage 6: Park City The 18 miles between Escalante Friday, Aug. 9: Utah Bike Collective Presented by VLCM & Barracuda and Boulder are some of the most. will offer a Bike Valet Service at the Networks; Park City to Park City Start your ride from Escalante. Make State Capitol Expo. August 11 Road Race sure you stop at Kiva Coffeehouse for Total Distance & Elevation: 78 mi. a pick me up at one this scenic coffee Where to Watch: (125 km); 7,633 ft. (2,326 m) shop. Pick a spot up on the Hogsback to In 2011, State St was lined with Start: 12:15 p.m.; Estimated Finish: watch the racers suffer over the knife- thousands of spectators. The major 3:45 p.m. edge climb through Utah redrock and climb of the circuit is up State Street Start Location: Park City; Lower Grand Staircase – Escalante National and provides a great opportunity to Main Street near Dear Valley Drive Monument. Finish your ride with a see the racers up close as they suffer Finish Line: Park City, Lower Main meal at the Burr Trail Café or Hell’s on their way to East Capitol. State St Street near Dear Valley Drive Backbone Grill in Boulder. Escalante is also a short walk from the Lifestyle Backcountry.com Lifestyle Expo; will be hosting a Tour of Utah party Expo. Park City; 650 Main 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with food and beer on Tuesday, August Sunday, Aug. 11: Cole Sport will 6 at 6 p.m. in front of Escalante Reservoir Park: City Weekly offer Bike Valet Service in the Park Outfitters. Magazine is throwing a party at City Expo. Local’s Tip: Reservoir Park which offers an amazing Get out of your car and visit the vantage point as the race course touch- Where to watch: wonderful towns along the route of es three sides of the park. Racers will Last year more than 20,000 spec- Stage 2. Each town has its own unique hit close to 60 mph on their way down tators packed the streets of Historic flavor: You’ll find good eateries in Utah Virginia on their way to Reservoir Park. Main Street. The Tour of Utah is held along Hwy 12, including Circle D, Locals Tip: in conjunction with the Park City Silly Escalante Outfitters, Café Diablo, Burr A great place to watch the race is Market; after the racers depart, specta- Trail Café and Hell’s Backbone Grill to on Bonneville Blvd around City Creek tors will have approximately 3 hours name a few. Canyon. It is best to ride your bike and to take in the sights and sounds of Several slot canyons and day hikes pick a shady vantage point. Come up this mountain town before the racers are located a short distance from the Memory Grove to access this part of descend the Main Rd at over 60 mph race course. Hole in the Rock Rd in the course. on their way to the finish on Main St. Escalante, Calf Creek, and the Burr Parking: Empire Pass Trail in Boulder offer spectacular scen- Please ride your bike or use local Empire Pass will be the place to ery. Contact a local outdoor shop for public transportation. A bike valet will watch the racers suffer. Introduced in tips on available adventures. Escalante be located at the Lifestyle Expo at the 2012, Empire Pass has quickly become Outfitters in Escalante and the Trading Utah State Capitol. a legend in American cycling with Post in Boulder are great options to get maximum gradients over 20%, racers AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 29

struggle on this 10 kilometer climb to Hesjedal, the 2012 Giro d’Italia Chris Butler to the race, as well as Park City. champion, and Americans Christian Canadian National Champion Ryan Locals Tips: Vande Velde and Tom Danielson. Roth. Champion System is Asia’s Make a day of it in Park City! After Vande Velde has recovered from two first UCI Pro Continental team. the racers depart at 12:15pm, the finish crashes at this year’s Tour de France, line will be opened for kids to create which caused him to withdraw after • South African team MTN- “Street Chalk Art” to welcome racers Stage 7. Garmin-Sharp is currently Qhubeka p/b Samsung is ranked No. to the finishing stretch of the Tour. The ranked No. 8 on the UCI WorldTour. 1 in the UCI Africa Tour and No. 14 race will take approx. 3 hours to com- on the UCI Asia Tour. It is the first- plete, which gives you plenty of time • Radioshack Leopard Trek is ever UCI-registered Pro Continental to shop, eat., visit the Silly Market, or the No. 7-ranked team in the world, team from the African continent. for the Ski Utah KOM points all São José dos Campos. A first-time go for a ride or a hike. and brings 15-time Tour de France Italian Kristian Sbaragli is one to week. Former Utah resident Tyler appearance at the Tour of Utah veteran Voigt for a return to Utah. watch with this young team. The Wren is a crowd favorite and a great brings a talented of racers to Utah Parking: He and Horner will be supported team also brings Tsgabu Grmay of climber. from Brazil. Led by 2012 Brazilian Parking for Historic Main Street by American’s Matthew Busche and Ethiopia, who was second overall at National Road Champion Otavio will be available at the Park City High Ben King as they seek to give the the 2013 Tour of Taiwan. • One of the most powerful teams Bulgarelli and 2013 Copa América School on Kearns Blvd. Shuttle buses Luxemburg-based team some results in America, Optum Pro Cycling p/b de Ciclismo champion Francisco will be running from the High school in this stage race. Hayden Roulston • No stranger to the Tour of Utah, Kelly Benefits Strategies is running Chamorro of Argentina. The squad to Main Street throughout the day. away with the NRC team competi- seeks to carry on the legacy of South There will be limited parking on of New Zealand won a silver medal “Paco” Mancebo won the stage race tion. Former Tour of Utah stage win- American teams creating exciting top of Empire Pass. Thank you to the in the men’s 4,000 Individual Pursuit in 2009. His 5-hour ENERGY p/b ner Anthony finished second this year races at the Tour of Utah. Red Cloud HOA for providing specta- and a bronze medal in the men’s Kenda Racing Team is currently the in the Philly Cycling Classic. He will tor parking. Please carpool or park fur- 4,000 Team Pursuit at the 2008 No. 2 team on the USA Cycling ther out and walk/ride in. Don’t forget Olympic Games. National Racing Calendar (NRC). be joined by Chad Haga (USA), who • Hincapie Sportswear your water and sunscreen! Mancebo, who just secured the top won the G.C. of the Joe Martin Stage Development Team will be show- • Cannondale Pro Cycling will be spot on the National Racing Calendar Race and finished second overall at ing that age is just a number in back in the Tour of Utah for the third for a third consecutive year, should the Redlands Bicycle Classic this many ways. The youngsters are the year. American favorite Ted King – attack often in the mountains with year. No. 4-rated NRC team, led by Joey Riders to Watch in the eager to race after a disappointing support from Taylor Sheldon (USA), Rosskopf (USA), currently ranked Tour de France – will be easy to spot Nate English (USA) and new team • Led by USA Cycling National No. 3 on the NRC individual points 2013 Tour of Utah in the team’s green kits. Cannondale, member Andres Diaz of Colombia. Road Race champion Freddy list. This year he has a win at the based in Italy, is currently the No. 11 Rodriguez, Jelly Belly Cycling p/b two-day Paris Arras in Europe and Salt Lake City, Utah (July 30, team on the WorldTour standings. • BISSELL Pro Cycling makes Kenda returns to Utah after a two- second overall at the six-day Cascade 2013) –Organizers of the 2013 Larry its sixth Tour of Utah appearance year absence. Alex Hagman (USA) Cycling Classic in Oregon. Teammate H. Miller Tour of Utah today con- • On the heels of its performance and brings strongman Phil Gaimon and Serghei Tvetcov (Moldova) add Tyler Magner won the 2013 National firmed a stellar cast of 126 profes- at the Tour de France, ORICA- (USA), who finished second over- more weapons to the Jelly Belly arse- U23 Criterium championship. sional cyclists from around the globe GreenEDGE makes its first appear- all of the 2013 Tour of the Gila. nal. Tvetcov earned the overall vic- will be racing the 586-mile course. ance in Utah. The Australian squad He is flanked by Americans Jason tory at the Cascade Cycling Classic in Provisional rosters for all 16 A total of 16 professional teams will be paced by Aussie Matthews, McCartney, Chris Baldwin and New Oregon earlier this month. The team teams are now available on the web will line up to contest “America’s the 2010 World Road Race champion, Zealander Jeremy Vennell, who won is ranked No. 5 on the NRC. site, and final rosters will be con- Toughest Stage RaceTM”, bringing who captured a stage victory during the overall Most Aggressive Rider at firmed by August 5, 2013. For more athletes from 32 different countries. the 2011 Tour of Utah when he raced the 2012 Amgen Tour of California. • The top-rated team in the UCI information visit the Tour’s web site, for Rabobank. The team also features BISSELL is No. 6 in the NRC stand- America Tour is Funvic Brasilinvest- www.tourofutah.com. Roster Highlights: Aussie Baden Cooke, who captured ings and the No. 11 team on the UCI the green Points Classification jer- America Tour. • BMC Racing Team returns to sey at the 2003 Tour de France. In the Tour of Utah for its fifth appear- the 2012 Olympic Games, Australian • The Bontrager Cycling Team ance in the race. BMC is the 10th Michael Hepburn won a silver is a U23 development team that fea- ranked team on the UCI WorldTour medal in the Team Pursuit and New tures a pair of talented Utah rid- and will bring three Olympians - Zealander Sam Bewley won a bronze ers, Tanner Putt (current U23 U.S. Shaer, the 2013 Swiss National Road medal in the Team Pursuit. National Road Race Champion) and Race champion (2004 and 2008 Connor O’Leary. They are joined Olympics) , Stephen Cummings • UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling by fellow American Nathan Brown, of Great Britain (2012 Olympics), Team makes its sixth appearance in who finished second, behind Putt, in and Greg Van Avermaet of Belgium the Tour of Utah. In addition to Utah the 2013 U23 Road Race Nationals. (2012 Olympics). Also on the ros- resident Jeff Louder, the Team will Ranked No. 7 on the UCI America ter is Julien Taramarcaz, two-time feature Lucas Euser (USA), eighth Tour, the entire team should contest National Championship Cyclo-cross overall in the 2012 Tour of Utah, every day for the Subaru Best Young champion of Switzerland (2012-13). and Philip Deignan (Ireland), ninth Rider classification jersey. overall in 2009 Vuelta Espana. As a • Team Garmin-Sharp will return top UCI Pro Continental team, UHC • Jamis-Hagens Berman, ranked for a fourth year with Utah native is ranked No. 3 in the UCI America No. 3 on the NRC, is back in Utah Dave Zabriskie, the five-time U.S. Tour standings. after a year away from the race. Utah Professional Time Trial champion resident Jamey Driscoll is a cyclo- and Grand Tour veteran. Canadian • Champion System Pro Cycling cross star and will try to establish Ryder Hesjedal is the 2012 Giro Team will make its second appear- himself as a stage racer. Juan Jose d’Italia champion. The team brings to ance at the Tour of Utah. The China- Haedo (Argentina) should contest other athletes who raced this year at based team will send American’s for the XO Communications Sprint the Tour de France - Canadian Ryder Chad Beyer, Craig Lewis and points jersey and Acevedo will chase 30 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

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Ride of the Month Dinosaur Country Cruise

tas (asymmetrical ridges). There are tains in the far distance are the Uintas, also sections of desert scrub, along Utah’s tallest range. The pavement with panoramas of the Green River surface improves at mile 42.4. Vernal and nearby Yampa Plateau. Cross the can be seen in the distance at the crest Green River at mile 21.5, and begin a in the road at mile 43.4. Turn left onto gradual climb. The rocky ridges have 500 North (no street sign) at mile 44.2. a very bright sand color that accen- Development slowly returns after you tuates their ruggedness. The grade cross Ashley Creek at mile 45.5. Cross eases at mile 23.2, and the road nar- Vernal Avenue at mile 47.2. At mile rows at mile 23.9. Turn around here; 47.7, turn right at 500 West to con- beyond this point, the road continues tinue on 500 North. The ride ends at to narrow, becoming unpaved. On 900 West (mile 48.1); turn left here to This is not Jurassic Park, but the scenery is “stagger-saurus” at Dinosaur National Monument the return ride, cross the Green River return to Vernal City Park, which is on Right: A map of the Dinosaur Country Cruise ride. at mile 26.1 and begin to climb. The your right after making the turn. road crests at mile 27.8; check out the expansive vista at mile 29.2. You For more rides, see Road Bik- the general public to view the ongoing Dinosaur National Monument. After are looking at the broad draw of the ing Utah (Falcon Guides), writ- By Wayne Cottrell process of fossil evaluation, as well as passing some lovely meadows, with Green River. The famous Dominguez- ten by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. an authentic dig. Later, the site was bluffs on your left and the Green River Escalante expedition passed through Road Biking Utah features descrip- The Dinosaur Country Cruise is expanded to include opportunities for on your right, enter the monument at this area in 1776. The visitor center tions of 40 road bike rides in Utah. a 48.1-mile, out-and-back ride over river rafting, hiking, scenic drives, and mile 14.3. appears on the right at 31.7; exit the The ride lengths range from 14 to gently rolling hills and false flats. The geological exploration in the Yampa The monument’s entrance station monument at mile 33.8. After cross- 106 miles, and the book’s cover- ride journeys from Vernal, into the and Green River Canyons. Although is at mile 16.0; you may be required ing Brush Creek, turn right onto 3500 age is statewide: from Wendover Dinosaur National Monument as far the monument headquarters is located to pay a fee here, although the station South (Brush Creek Road; mile 35.5) to Vernal, and from Bear Lake to St. as the pavement stretches, and then in Dinosaur, Colorado, the Utah side was unmanned when I visited. The and start the westerly journey back George to Bluff. Each ride descrip- returns. The pavement surface is good features the Quarry Visitor Center and visitor center (not the quarry, which toward Vernal. tion features information about along the outer ends of the route (i.e., the Green River. is up the adjacent hill) is on the left; Cross the rough, narrow bridge the suggested start-finish location, in Vernal, and approaching and in The ride begins in Vernal, stop here for restrooms, refreshments, at mile 36.1; the pavement surface length, mileposts, terrain, traffic Dinosaur National Monument) but is Dinosaurland’s largest city and cen- and information. The mountains in the becomes consistently rough at mile conditions and, most importantly, fair to rough along Brush Creek Road, ter of commercial activity (popula- foreground appear to “bubble” over 38.4. The road climbs at mile 39.1. sights. The text is rich in detail in the middle section of the course. tion 9,089 in 2010). Several facts the landscape; the tall peak in the After cresting at mile 40.0, the road about each route, including history, There are ten cattle guard crossings. distinguish Vernal: One of the few background is Split Mountain (eleva- makes a sharp descent; stay left at the folklore, flora, fauna and, of course, The elevation ranges from 5,359 feet Utah towns founded by non-Mormons, tion 7,609 feet). The road through Y intersection, and watch for gravel in scenery. in Vernal to 4,757 feet along State and the largest city in the United the monument reveals a mixture of the turn. The road makes a short, steep Wayne Cottrell is a former Utah Highway (SR) 149 near Dinosaur States with no railroad are two of the tilted sedimentary rocks, hogbacks climb before entering rolling terrain. resident who conducted extensive National Monument. city’s claims to fame. Monuments to (steep ridges that are narrow at the This area, through which you passed research while living here – and The main feature of the ride is Tyrannosaurus rex and a creature that top and broad at the bottom), flatirons earlier, is particularly desolate, with even after moving – to develop the Dinosaur National Monument, which resembles Barney stand at two of the (successions of hogbacks), and cues- only patchy scrub. The high moun- content for the book. was the site, in 1909, of the discovery city’s gateways. The city has a hard, of a rich cache of dinosaur fossils. rural, industrial feel, perhaps because Among the fossils found were those of the city’s outlaw past, and the work of the allosaurus, apatosaurus, baro- involved in water reclamation and oil- saurus, brontosaurus, camarasaurus, extraction projects. But the city has camptosaurus, ceratosaurus, diplodo- a “soft” side, with plenty of outfitters cus, dryosaurus, stegosaurus, and tor- providing for the region’s recreational vosaurus—an impressive quarry. The opportunities, museums, and a few discovery forever changed Utah’s role outstanding examples of architecture. in paleontological history, and led to Start the ride at Vernal City Park; the creation of the Dinosaur National head east on 500 North from 900 West. Monument, along with other dino- Where 500 North curves to the right saur-related attractions in Utah (such to become 500 West, turn left to con- as the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric tinue on 500 North (mile 0.3). Cross Byway). The monument began as a Vernal Avenue and continue heading quarry; today, a visitor center allows east. The roadsides become increas- ingly rural through here: open space, pasture, and fewer houses. At the fork in the road (mile 3.9), veer right onto Brush Creek Road. The pavement sur- face gets rough here; watch out for potholes. The vista is of a desolate, dry landscape. The road turns downhill at mile 7.3; stay right at the Y intersec- tion at mile 7.8. Climb out of this “saddle” to mile 8.5, and then begin another steep downhill. Reach the foot of the descent at mile 9.0; enter Brush Creek Valley. There are a few houses through here and a prominent bluff on your left. The pavement sur- face improves at mile 9.7, except for a rough, narrow bridge at mile 11.7. Turn left at mile 12.5 onto 9600 East (SR 149) and head north. This lightly used state highway (680 vehicles per day in 2005) provides direct access to 32 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Mechanic’s Corner Mid-Season Bike Maintenance for a Smooth and Safe Ride

or tool scraped along the brake sur- Mountain bikes also have suspen- face towards the center. A significant sion components that need regular ridge means the rotor probably needs service. Both Fox Racing Shox and replacement. I haven’t found a defin- RockShox recommend that seals be itive guide to rotor wear limits so if replaced after 50 hours of riding. For replacing until the in doubt, replace it. When replac- some riders that could be as little as brakes are metal to ing brake rotors, always replace the 3 weeks! If a rider were to stretch metal. Worse yet, brake pads. out that service interval, how would the brakes may Another component that often they know when it’s time? The key is fail altogether. needs mid-season replacement is the frequent inspection of the seal areas. Fortunately, disc chain. The old rule of thumb was to Early indication of a seal going bad brake pads are replace the chain at mileage inter- is a small ring of dirty oil on the easy to inspect and vals; 1,000 miles for mountain bike tube. In severe cases, it becomes easy to replace. and 1,500-2,000 miles for road. Now, a muddy, oily mess after one ride. To inspect there is a tool designed for the job. A Another symptom is discoloration of the brake pads, chain wear gauge is an inexpensive the tube where is slides into the seal. use a flashlight tool that measures the wear of the This discoloration is the coating of and look inside rollers over a given length. With this the tube being abraded away by dirt the brake caliper. tool, it takes just a minute to deter- and friction. This second condition is If the amount of mine if he chain needs replacement. irreparable and will require replace- brake pad material Tires, on the other hand, take a Clockwise from top left: ment of the shock or fork. is equal to or less little time to inspect. They are prob- 1. Check the chain for stretch. It is hard to ignore the excitement ably the most abused component on 2. Check front fork seals for leaks or abrasions. than the thickness of riding in the middle of summer. a bicycle. Tires are subject to road 3. Check the rotors for wear. bike frequently of a dime it is time for replacement. The conditions are great and our debris, extreme temperatures, high 4. Check disc pads for wear. a single spring Replacing the pads is a pretty easy fitness is at a high level. In order to 5. Check tires for cuts or embedded glass. task. To do it yourself, refer to the friction (skidding), impact, sharp tune-up may not fully enjoy this time of the season, 6. Check rear fork seals for leaks or abrasions. manufacturer’s owner’s manual. If rocks and sticks, and general neglect. enough to keep it’s a good idea to perform bicycle you don’t have time, take it to your Because of this, and their contribu- your bike work- inspection and maintenance. There favorite local bike shop. tion to safety, tires should really be ing smoothly are two reasons for doing mainte- After the brake pads are inspected, inspected after every ride. and safely. At this point of the season nance to our bikes. One is to keep By Tom Jow check the rotor next. Look for dark A good tire inspection begins with a full tune-up is probably not neces- them operating smoothly, because a blue discoloration of the metal. This the tread, looking for cuts, skidded sary, however, key components such bike that works well is fun to ride. indicates overheating of the rotor and flat spots, and knobs that are com- As we enter the month of August, as brakes, chains, tires and suspen- The second is to prevent excessive reduces stopping power. The friction ing off. Cuts should be individually the riding season is just about half- sion often need maintenance more damage to components which can be surface of the rotor, where the pads inspected for debris remaining inside way over. Some riders started early than once a year. a safety hazard and reduces costs in contact, should be free from deep which could work its way into the in the year and have ridden thou- Hydraulic disc brake pads are a the long run. A small investment of scratches. Scratches in this area may tube and cause a puncture. The tire sands of miles. Others have waited good example of a component that sidewalls should be checked for tears time and service now will extend our be due to brake pads that became patiently (others impatiently) for the often needs service more than once or cuts, broken casings (abnormal riding joy to the end of the season. worn out. The brake rotors, like brake trails to dry and are now in the prime a year. Due to the automatic adjust- bulges) and delaminating tread. A tire pads, also wear. Rotor wear can be of their season. No matter which of ment feature of hydraulic disc brakes, with any of these conditions should Got a bike question? Email checked with a (clean) fingernail these riders you are, if you use your the rider may not know they need be replaced. Tom at [email protected]

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Racing Leipheimer and Reeves Win Crusher in the Tushar foothills, through ragged cedar and juniper forests. The crux of the entire race, the crown jewell of the Crusher, is the Col d’ Crush, a heart-breaking- ly long and steep climb. The combination of diverse rid- ers, and the one-of-a-kind course make the Crusher one of the most popular races on the cycling calen- dar. In just its third year, the race sold all of its 500 available spots in 2013. Among those who raced were Levi Leipheimer (Clif Bar), two-time Crusher winner Tyler Wren (Jamis/ Hagens Berman), reining USA cyclo- cross national champion Jonathan Page (Fuji/Spy), Jamey Driscoll (Jamis/Hagens Berman), Alex Grant (Cannondale), Barry Wicks (Kona Bikes), and Jeff Louder (A Little Bit Louder Now). In the Women’s pro field, defend- ing Crusher winner Gretchen Reeves (Tokyo Joes) was back to Former Utah resident, Levi Leipheimer alone on the Col du Crush Climb defend her title. She would be chal- on his way to winning the Crusher in the Tushar. lenged by Nicole Duke (Alchemy/ Right: The beautiful backroads of the Tushar Mountains. Spy), Joey Lythgoe (Kuhl-Rocky Photos: Chris See, fredmarx.photoshelter.com Mountain), Meghan Sheridan (UtahMountainBiking.com), Anna Jo Dingman (Team Rockford/Clif), and others. By Adam Lisonbee “Ten, nine, eight...” “Four, three, two...” Five hundred cyclists crowded Most of the riders at the start line the small Beaver, Utah street. Some had spent months planning, training, The first two editions of the of them were riding in lazy circles. and preparing for the next 70 miles Crusher lived up to its name. Riders Others sprinted up the road a short of their lives. They had spent hours finished the race completely spent. distance, then turned around toward climbing dirt roads, doing high- 2013, with its deep pro field, ideal race are simply prelude to the main more, and to truly earn the title the group. And others simply waited. intensity sprint intervals, and skip- weather, and the fastest course con- event, the Col d’ Crush. The climb “Crusher”. Crossing the finish line, A deep voiced boomed over the ping dessert. The long days in the ditions yet, promised to be the best begins with a long, treadmill-like itself resting at 10,300 feet above loud speakers. “Can you dig it?” saddle, the deprivation, and all the Crusher yet. section of pavement before turn- sea level is a huge triumph for pro A few people clapped or cheered. worrying about tire treads and gear ing to gravel. When the dirt begins, and amateur alike. For many it is the ratios was over. “One, go!” so does the steep grind. The 5.2- culmination of months of hard work, “I can’t hear you! I said, CAN mile climb averages 8.3% and gains planning, and training. Minutes later, YOU DIG IT!” “Seven, six, five...” Category after category, and rider 2,300 feet. There is no shade. And after the pain has subsided somewhat, after rider rolled across the start there is no respite from the brutal Crushers gathered around the finish Hollers of excitement rippled There is no other race quite like line. Whatever expectations or ambi- indifference of the road. With 50 line were already talking about how through the crowd, which by now the Crusher. It attracts a dynamic tions each rider brought to the race miles already behind them, the Col d’ to be faster in 2014. were now about Crush becomes an exercise of long Levi Leipheimer set a new course to play out in suffering for Crusher racers. record en route to winning the race. perfect execution, Climbing the road, narrow cyclo- He was joined on the podium by or be dashed to cross tires struggled to find purchase, Tyler Wren and Barry Wicks. pieces. The while wider mountain bike tires felt Gretchen Reeves successfully Crusher doesn’t sluggish and cumbersome. Riders defended her 2012 title with a new tolerate off days. shifted into their lowest gears, and women’s course record despite a flat And it isn’t too were dismayed when there were no tire, edging out Joey Lythgoe and keen on mercy. cogs left on their cassettes. No gear Meghan Sheridan. “I had to charge Those who ped- is too low. No rider too fit. Everyone it up the second climb,” said Reeves. aled unprepared suffers on the Col d’ Crush. The only “She was climbing strong, but I man- into the depths way up, is up. Slowly, churning, and aged to catch her soon after the QOM, of the Tushar methodical. and was able to hold it to the finish.” Mountains would The top of the Col d’ Crush isn’t After the race, Leipheimer pay the price. the end of the climbing. Twelve summed up his experience, But, even the miles of rolling, high-altitude dirt “It’s good for the soul to do some- prepared would and pavement separate riders from thing like this. It just flew by. You suffer through the finish line. For some, the roll- go around every corner and there’s the next 70 miles. ing road sparks a second wind, and something different. It’s about going Immediately, for others, it’s a bridge too far. But home with an awesome story. That’s each category’s Crushers are resilient, and so they why I ride a bike.” race started to each pedaled across the plateau, and unfold. Riders finally to the day’s ultimate climb. For complete results, visit tushar- attacked early, The finishing stretch of the Crusher crusher.com. were caught, and requires racers to dig deep just once attacked again. Above: Joanne Lythgoe at the top of a climb. She finished second to Groups formed into pace lines, that Gretchen Reeves. eventually splintered in small alli- Right: Gretchen Reeves on her way to a course record time. ances of two or three riders work- Photos: Cathy Fegan-Kim, Cottonsoxphotography.com ing together to bridge or lengthen gaps. Off the front, Levi Leiphiemer, was gathered into a massive array of cross section of road racers, moun- Jamey Driscoll, Alex Grant, Jonathan age-group arranged color and energy. tain bike riders, international pros, Page, and Tyler Wren yo-yo’d up the Road cyclists were lined up next to age-group amateurs, and novices, winding climb and through the early mountain bikers and cyclocrossers. looking to find out if they are really morning shade. Behind them, pro In attendance were former Grand all that serious about this new cycling and amateur alike chased the riders Tour riders and weekend warriors. hobby they’ve picked up. they could see, in hopes of catching Some of the people had intentions of The course is equally unique. Half those they couldn’t. riding fast, while others were content pavement, half dirt, it climbs above From front to back, everyone was to “only” finish. But fast or slow, 10,000 feet and boasts over 10,500 learning (or re-learning) how to be there is nothing easy about finishing feet of elevation gain. It passes a Crusher. what has become one of the nation’s through high alpine meadows, for- All the climbing, and all the most grueling and rewarding bike ests, and near pristine mountain lakes. exposed pavement and rolling dou- races: The Crusher in the Tushar. It also contours along the Tushar ble-track in the first 50 miles of the 34 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2013

Touring A Ride With My Granddaughter sore seat and muscles after a day in the saddle, the mineral waters in that northern Utah resort might be most welcome for her. I had stopped there several times after long rides upon returning to Utah from the north. I had met Martin Neunzert, a recumbent nut from Ogden, several years earlier when he was riding around the Oquirrh Mountains (see Cycling Utah, March 2011). I was on an archaeological dig at Camp Floyd when our paths crossed. We pitched our tents together that night near the historic cemetery. For several years we nurtured this casual acquaintance- ship through regular e-mails, shar- ing experiences about rides we were Tour Details: doing. Although we had never found Ogden Union Station to Crystal Hot Springs, Honeyville Above: Mel and Madeline Bashore, cruising through Perry. occasion to ride together before this, 70 miles round-trip Below: Janice Tolhurst and Molly Mooers, in Perry. I invited Martin to join us in our little 2 Days Below Right: Janice Tolhurst (leading), Molly Mooers, Mel and Madeline jaunt. Camping place: Crystal Hot Springs campground Bashore, north of Brigham City To make it even safer and more Difficulty: Easy beginner overnight tour Photos: Martin Neunzert sensible for a first-time rider like Madeline, we could take the Trax train near her house in Herriman, By the time we were rolling again, Wal-Mart. ride it to Salt Lake, and then catch we were about an hour and a half off Brigham City would be our last the FrontRunner train to Ogden. In our schedule. We contacted Martin town that would offer us meal choic- that way, we could shorten her ride to in Ogden and were delighted to learn es before we reached Crystal Hot a very do-able 40-mile ride the first that he had talked two of his cycling Springs. I had told Madeline that day and eliminate some of the dan- friends, Molly Mooers and Janice we would eat our dinner at a good gers from driving in city conditions. Tolhurst, into joining us on our little burger joint. She was primed. I knew In late April, she assured me that excursion, too. just the place. I had stopped there she was still interested in going on Fortunately the threesome we last September on my ride from the a ride—in fact, still excited about were to meet in Ogden didn’t seem to Oregon coast to Utah (see Cycling the prospect, but she only had a big cruiser bike. So I told her dad, my son (Adam), that we needed to find some kind of touring or road bike for her. A work colleague of Adam’s had a tandem and offered the use of it to us. The bike was just sitting in a garage in Kaysville so Adam trucked it home to Herriman. Then the fun began. Neither of us had ever ridden a tandem. They may look easy to ride, but they aren’t. They take coordination, communica- tion, and good balance. We began practicing in the evenings on the hills of Herriman. The front pedals were clip-ins so I was seriously depending on Madeline to brace and hold us up when I braked for a stop. That would be a key element to keep us vertical. be put out by our tardy arrival. Long Utah, Fall-Winter 2011). We pulled There is a certain romance to I admit that I had my worries about tourers all, they were most under- in, tongues hanging out, and put in By Mel Bashore bike touring, especially for those that, but Madeline turned out to be a standing. And Madeline enjoyed the our orders. While waiting for them who have a fondness for adventure. good teammate. train rides immensely—her first on a to be prepared, the owner came to “Grandpa, do you still go on long I wondered if it was this that had We scheduled to start on our ride big diesel train. The flat tires were a our outdoor table and asked us about bike rides?” asked my 14-year-old sparked Madeline’s interest in going the day following her graduation distant memory. our journey. She told us that last granddaughter, Madeline. on a bike ride. Had she heard me talk from 9th grade in early June. We had After a quick bite at a nearby September a fellow came through on “Yes,” I answered. about my adventures or read articles yet to ride with loaded panniers, but restaurant, we set out with Martin in a ride from Oregon. “That fellow was “Do you think I could go on a ride that I had written? I tried to remem- fortunately they seemed to make us the lead. This was his town—and he me,” I said. She said how amazed with you?” she asked. ber back to when I was a youngster even more stable. We opted to get was an able guide through the back she was and how she had shared the Suddenly I was no longer focused and had gone off on long bike adven- by with only the rear panniers. With roads of Ogden’s west side. Although story of my ride with all her employ- solely on our Christmas dinner. My tures. I think I may have been about a single overnight ride, there was no Highway 89 isn’t bad riding going ees. We had a nice little reunion visit. only granddaughter, who had never her age or even a little younger when need to pack a lot of gear. north out of Ogden, his way was It’s these kind of moments that help before expressed an interest in my I ventured off on my first long ride. We set out from her house before better. I was amazed at the nearness make touring such fun. biking adventures, now wanted to But whatever had motivated her to 7 am, hoping to catch the first Trax of an agricultural side to downtown Now filled with good food and come along on one! Was she seri- ask about joining me on a ride, I train from the end of the line in Ogden within its city limits. It made drink, Madeline and I were ready to ous? What prompted this surprising needed to open her eyes to some of Herriman into Salt Lake. We only got for very pleasant riding. But it took push on. Unfortunately, Madeline question? That and a number of other the hard realities of bike touring. a few miles before the rear tire went an experienced Ogdenite to guide us. spotted a little spider on my helmet— thoughts raced through my head. Long bike rides are not all fun and flat. It’s always the rear tire. Not a I doubt I could retrace our route. and came unglued. And it was just a Most people, upon hearing that I adventure and great food—especially, fortuitous start. But Madeline was a Somewhere north of Ogden, little spider! I told her, “What would like to go on long bike jaunts every at least for me, they are way short of good sport and helped me pull the Madeline said, “Grandpa, this is so you have done with that scorpion that year, think I’m a bit crazy. They the latter. I told her there would be wheel. I could see that there was a fun. We can talk because we’re rid- I slept with on my ride that I took to can’t imagine what could be fun in hard things—like head winds and weak place in the tube, undoubtedly ing on the same bike.” We did talk. It Colorado?” Molly and Janice shout- riding a bike long distances for days very sore bottoms. But it’s one thing caused by sitting around unused for was really fun. ed in unison, “What! Was that you?” and weeks on end. Then when they to tell a person these things and quite months in a garage. As I thought, the As we headed up the “Fruit Way” I had written up my little adventure learn that I generally ride solo and another to experience them firsthand. patch job held up for less than a mile. on Highway 89 past Willard, Martin about sleeping two nights with a do what I term “sleeping in a ditch,” Knowing this, I determined that our I called for rescue. Adam went drew us off on a little side road at one scorpion en route to Colorado in a their opinion about me being crazy is first bike ride should be somewhat shopping for two new spare tubes point. He explained that we were on past issue of Cycling Utah (see Fall- confirmed in their minds. short, safe, and sensible. I immedi- and brought them to us. While wait- the original old highway. Apparently Winter 2010-11). Molly and Janice Madeline’s expression of inter- ately thought of two things: Crystal ing for her dad to come to our rescue, it scooted around a bit of a hill that told me that they had recounted that est in accompanying me on a bik- Hot Springs and a recumbent-riding I told Madeline that these misadven- the present highway just barrels over. story dozens of times to people who ing adventure took me by complete acquaintance in Ogden. tures happen on bike rides. In my It was just a short stretch, but it they had ridden with on other cycling surprise—coming as it did out of Crystal Hot Springs is a camp/ way of thinking, they become part was fun to think we were riding on tours. Then they stepped back and right field. That night, the food on resort located just north of Honeyville. and parcel of the adventure. I don’t an old historic road—and getting started taking pictures of me! our plates grew cold as we talked It is reputed to have the highest min- know if Madeline was convinced, but away from the hustle and bustle of But the hot springs were beck- over what we might do, when we eral content of any hot springs in she didn’t seem at all disappointed. today’s traffic. We continued on the oning so off we went. It was just might go—the logistics of a success- the United States and possibly, the She was still very excited to be on almost-deserted back roads of Perry, ful bike tour. world. If Madeline needed to nurse a our ride. coming back to “civilization” at the Continued next page AUGUST 2013 cycling utah.com 35

Touring My Ride with Clampa became serious and started telling territory on the pants I was going to but I don’t believe he was listening. many people spoke English, so we By Madeline Bashore me about all of the pros and cons wear for the trip. I told my parents The man made conversation with never fully understood what some about bike rides. But the only thing I everything that had happened and my grandpa, but I gave up trying of the people were saying, but we For weeks I had been asking my was worried about was slowing him luckily my dad had an extra pair of to listen because out of the whole didn’t mind. We camped overnight mom, Emilie, about my grandpa’s down and my backside hurting. We shorts I could use. And as for the toi- conversation I only could understand under the stars and when I woke up, adventures on a bike after seeing looked at his past articles and adven- let-papering job, we found written on three things he said—which were: my grandpa told me that I had slept him ride down to the Riverton 4th tures and it looked great! a piece of toilet paper that said that Evel Knievel, his Jazzy, and the word through a train and a boy playing “anyways” which he said about once of July parade. She told me that he I didn’t have the kind of bike I the people who creatively decorated drums in the middle of the night! The needed so I went to my parents to my house loved my brother. I’m sure every five seconds. At our stop to liked doing long-distance bike rides day before we went to the store and see what to do. My dad gave the idea he enjoyed cleaning up that mess. get off in Ogden, I met the people and I wondered if I could ever do bought oranges so we ate them for one. I had not been on a bike in years, of riding a tandem bike and the first On the bike, we made it about we were going to ride with. They thought into my head was, “I haven’t two and a half miles before getting seemed nice. breakfast before we had to leave to but the idea kindled in my mind until start heading home. about a week before we were to go been on a normal bike in years! How our first flat tire. We stopped in front Riding through the country was beautiful. We went by field after Set on getting home, we started to my grandparent’s house for din- am I supposed to ride a tandem?” of a church and sat in the shade of a We got the bike and decided to give tree trying to fix our flat. Once on field of cherry trees and even saw early in the morning. The air was a ner. I asked my mom if she would it a try. the road again, we just happened to some kittens running through the bit chilly, but it heated up more as the let me and wondered if my grandpa Practices went well. The first get another flat tire about 300 yards grass looking for mice. The first day day went on and our backsides were would take me on one with him. Her practice started a bit tough, but got from our last one. We decided to call of riding was only 40 miles. But still, sore from the previous day’s jour- answer was, “You could ask him. I’d better as we went on. I felt like I was my dad to pick us up a new tire. Also, that’s more than I’ve ever done in ney. We would be traveling 20 more let you go.” about to tip over and fall off every my grandpa had to call the people a day. We stopped at a place to eat miles than we did the day before. On At the Christmas party I walked in turn we made. It did not help that I we were meeting up with because we by the Brigham City Temple and I the Rail Trail we passed through a the door with one thing on my mind— couldn’t see in front of me. I could wouldn’t be able to catch the train had the best smoothie I believe I’ve couple small towns and eventually ask Grandpa about doing a ride with only see the sides so I had to trust at the time we had planned. As we ever tasted and a hamburger! When him. I sat by him on the couch and we got to my dad’s friend’s house that my grandpa wouldn’t run into waited, we watched a biking race we continued to ride, my grandpa where we completed our ride, got asked, “Hey Clampa. Do you still do anything and that he would tell me and sat on a rock by my high school explained to us the story of the picked up, and went to McDonald’s bike rides?” when I had to put my feet down to seminary building. Paramount Pictures symbol because to get smoothies. He looked surprised that I’d stop and balance us. I believe that Finally arriving at the Trax sta- we were riding past the mountain asked, but he responded, “Yes.” we made a pretty good team and tion, we missed the train by 10 sec- (Ben Lomond Peak) that the symbol In conclusion, I had tons of fun I asked him, “Do you think I that after a couple of practices, I was onds and had to catch the next one. is based off of. on this ride. For a first ride it was could go on a ride with you?” won- ready for the ride. On that train a man in a wheel chair Crystal Hot Springs was nice. We a good trip for me to take—not too dering what he would say, but his The day of the ride started a little was frustrated with us for having arrived at our destination and got hard. I would love to do it again. In answer got me excited. rough because I woke up to find that our bike in the handicapped area. checked in. Then we went into the fact, I asked my mom today if I could “Well sure!” he said, looking my house had been toilet-papered We tried to explain to him that our pools and my grandpa and I agreed take a ride with her and my brother to shocked at my question. Then he and that my cat decided to mark his bike would not fit in the bike car, that the warm pool was the best. Not Moonstone Beach in California. While Martin, Janice, and Molly cooked nourishing breakfasts, I treat- ed Madeline to my usual spartan bike-touring fare: Fig Newtons and oranges. I thought the oranges were a healthy touch and different from my norm. Usually I just choke down a couple of spoonfuls of peanut butter and call it good. After breaking camp, we set out for home, following the same route as before in reverse. The nearby mountains shielded us for a time from what would soon turn into an extra-warm early June day. In fact, recently-completed trail, but found Kaysville we were searching for. We it came close to setting a record in the bike gates at each cross street to left the rail trail at this point. Other Above: Mel and Madeline Bashore, relaxing at Crystal Hot Springs. Right: (left to right) Janice Tolhurst, Martin Neunzert, Molly Mooers, Mel some Utah towns. I could tell by be an exasperation. Every mile or so, riders interested in continuing on to Bashore and Madeline Bashore, ready to start Day 2. the relative silence of our return we had to stop and dismount to get the rail trail’s southern terminus in Below: Molly Mooers, north of Brigham City. ride that Madeline was undoubtedly our tandem through these gates. In Farmington can there make an easy Below right: Molly Mooers, Mel and Madeline Bashore, returning to feeling saddle-weary. Where we had each section, we’d just begin to enjoy connection with the Legacy bike trail. Brigham City. enjoyed a chipper chatter on our ride some good progress when the next On this extra-hot day, both Photos: Martin Neunzert north the previous day, she would bike gate would loom up. What’s Madeline and I were happy to reach a little over ten miles through the tucked ourselves in. be taxed somewhat by our fifty-plus up with this! The rail trail seemed our destination. country to get there. We soon arrived, I knew from previous camping mile return ride. By the time we more geared for walking than biking “Would you like to do another settled in our reserved campsite, and there that trains would come very reached the outskirts of Ogden, our although road bikes without panniers bike ride?” Madeline’s dad asked as Madeline and I set out for the pools. close to the camp a couple of times water bottles had warmed consider- might negotiate the gates certainly we transferred our gear into the trunk We enjoyed ourselves in every pool— during the night. They did—and each ably. At some point northwest of better than we could. Without street of their car. There was a considerable from cool to warm to hot (but not woke me with their blaring horns. Ogden, Martin pointed out the road or town signs posted at the gates on pause before she answered. “Yes,” unbearable). We had our fill after The next morning I asked Madeline where Madeline and I would go our the trail, it was also difficult to know she hesitantly said. three hours of soaking. Then we if she had heard any trains. She said, separate ways. We said goodbye to exactly where we were at any given I heard later from my daughter- went up and laid down on our sleep- “What trains?” She was so tired that our tour-mates and set off to find the cross street. in-law (Madeline’s mother) that she ing bags until nightfall came and we she never heard them at all! Roy trailhead of the paved Denver We were trying to find Kaysville talked about it for days and weeks. and Rio Grande Western Rail Trail. so we could return the tandem to As the body aches and pains receded We worked our way south, stop- its owner and get picked up by in her memory, the fun little ride we ping for a burger and drink, before Madeline’s dad for a ride home. shared came more into focus. And reaching the trailhead. We encoun- By asking some other trail users, it’s an adventure her grandfather will tered very few pedestrians and almost we finally found the cross street in cherish for years to come. no bikes on the rail trail. We were grateful for a safe corridor on this

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