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•Calendar of Events - p. 14 •Southern Skyline Trail - p. 3 •Results - p. 16 •Travel to the Tour - p. 2 •Women’s’s MountainMountain BikBike Racing - p. 5 •Mountain Biking and Wilderness - p. 4 •Reflections on a Racing Career - p. 18 •Evanston ICS Finals - p. 11 •Snowbird Hillclimb - p. 10 •Utah’s’s LizardLizard SkinsSkins - p. 7 MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL •Coach’s’s CornerCorner -- p.p. 88 2 cycling utah.com SEPTEMBER 2003
SPEAKING OF SPOKES group is the experience of being Karma as I did not want to pack with others. Karma was able to it. My one regret from this trip enjoy her tour experience even is that I did not have a small TTravellingravelling toto thethe TTourour though half the time we were not camera to pack around and take experiencing it together. We had pictures with. I simply do not By Dave Ward nights was $600 per person and people from across the United have enough pictures, especially those great shots I could have Publisher included transportation, hotel, States in our group, and we had had. continental breakfast and dinner a great time with them all. I Last month I wrote about my Following the Tour is an each day. Needless to say, I was even became friends, and rode, Tour de France experience. That experience like no other. We skeptical. However, I finally with another David Ward who was written while I was still in were on the go from early morn- decided that, at that price, as was from Michigan. Having Europe and with little time to ing till late evening, and while long as we had enough shelter, others to share this experience exhilarating, it was also fatigu- digest the whole experience. food and transportation to sur- with made it even more fun. ing. It gave us a great apprecia- Now that I have been home a vive, I could not go wrong. A word of warning: do not tion for the grueling experience month, I have had time to reflect would travel in the coach each Doing it on my own, especially wait to plan your trip. We made this is, not just for the riders, but on what a grand experience this day. throwing in a car rental, would our decision in November of last for everyone else who works was, and what made it success- The traffic getting to the cost at least that much. So, we year, and by the time we booked with or follows the Tour for ful. venues, especially the mountain jumped. with Graham Baxter Sporting three weeks. Karma and I have traveled Experiencing the Tour stages, was horrendous. On the This may sound like a promo- Tours, we were almost too late. through a touring company was day of stage 13, from Toulouse The more reasonably priced quite a lot, and we agree that this tion for Graham Baxter Sporting was one of the best experiences key. I cannot emphasize enough to Ax-3 Domaines, because of tours will fill up fast. In fact, Tours, but I simply could not when we first decided to book we have had. If you are consid- what a difference this made for the distance, those of us on bikes have been more pleased. Our us, especially as first-timers. with them, their website said ering but undecided about going, took the bus part way. After tour guide and ride guide were my advice is: do it. You will The logistics of following the they were full. I sent our regis- dropping us off to ride the last great and a lot of fun. The tration in anyway, and managed never have another experience Tour, this moving behemoth of a 30 miles to Ax-Les-Thermes, the hotels were not five star, or even to get in. And that was in quite like it. And who knows? sporting event, are complicated bus went on ahead. However, close. But they were clean and January. Decide now whether If you go next year, you may be and time-consuming. It was so due to the traffic, we arrived at comfortable. We never lacked you are going to go, and start part of Lance’s “Win No. 6". nice to have someone else take Ax-Les-Thermes two hours for a good night’s sleep due to making your plans. Book as Bon voyage. care of all those arrangements. before the bus. Thankfully, accommodations, and these soon as next year’s Tour route is With this year’s experience, I because we were with a tour hotels and their locations most announced. Do not pack too much. Our Editor’s Note - See A Tour feel I could now do this without group, we did not have to worry certainly provided us a more tour operator instructed its Guide’s View on Page 8 for a touring company, but probably about those logistics. I was able European experience. The meals clients to bring only one medium more on travelling to the Tour de would not choose to do so. The to enjoy riding my bike, and were also very good. We had to time and effort in planning the size bag each. That was tough France. Karma was able to leave the dri- pack our own bags from the bus for us, but we managed, and trip and booking hotels would ving and traffic hassles to the to our rooms, and only had our were glad we did. All you need Cover Photo: Race Winner still be very time-consuming. bus driver. Had we been on our bicycle guide for two of our four are a couple of changes of Eric Jones in charge in the Then, getting to and from each own, the frustration and hassle days of cycling. But, I can han- clothes, biking clothes if you are Snowbird Hill Climb with a day’s venue would be a real has- would have seriously detracted dle baggage, and they provided cycling, and a camera and lots of little over a mile to go. sle, especially if one of your from this great experience. good maps. And I have already film (or card space if you are August 23, 2003 party was not riding a bicycle. Cost, of course, can be a real related how grateful we were for going digital). Make it a small Let me explain. deterrent. When I started look- the transportation. So, reason- camera if riding. I only had a bigger one, and left it with Photo by Dave Iltis My wife, Karma, and I debat- ing for a touring company, I was ably priced tours are out there, ed whether or not to take our really taken aback by the cost. though you may have to search a tandem. Karma did not want to The tours I was finding were little bit. cycling utah ride a single bike, but I wanted running $2500 - $3000 per per- Another advantage of a tour P.O. Box 57980 to ride some of the famous son. That was pretty pricey for Murray, UT 84157-0980 CANNONDALE TOURING BIKE www.cyclingutah.com climbs. Karma is not a fan of this tightwad. I had even (2001 Adventure) $850.00 climbing, and her asthma makes Size 58, CAAD3 Cyclocross frame, HeadShok You can reach us by phone: (801) 268-2652 reserved with one such company, Fatty Ultra X fork, Shimano XT/105 compo- this even more of a challenge. nents, Shimano Nexus Generator hub, Our Fax number: (801) 263-1010 but canceled because I just could Continental top touring tires, Mavic, 36 spoke In the end, because the touring not see myself paying that price. wheels, Hydraulic brakes, Rear rack/panniers, company offered the option of Front/rear lights, Front/rear fenders Dave Iltis, Editor & Advertising Later, though, I came across Contact Vince at 801-773-0503 [email protected] traveling in their coach to the Graham Baxter Sporting Tours, ling ut venues, we decided I would take Ltd. (out of England) whose c ah cy David R. Ward, Publisher my single bicycle and Karma price for our five days and 1188tthh AANNNNUUAALL [email protected] Letter to the Editor Robert L. 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Little Cottonwood Graffiti Contributors: Greg Overton, Neal Skorpen, Gregg Bromka, Ben RRAACCEE Simonson, Tom Noaker, Brian Schiele, Cindi Hansen, Michael The unfortunate defacing of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gonzale, Pat Adams, Tom Jow, Dave Foreman, Amy Roither, Julie Highway on the 23rd of August, prior to the annual Snowbird Hill TTOO TTHHEE AANNGGEELL Willis, Art Myrshall, Kevin Day, Ed Chauner, Rod Boynton, Climb, was bad enough. Loss of the event altogether would be HALF MARATHON WELLS, NEVADA Jourdan Boynton, Charles Pekow, Graham Francis, Lisa Romney. even worse, should the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) decide not to renew the permit required. After watching Saturday, Distribution: Michael Gonzales, Rachel Gonzales, David UDOT personnel and at least one Salt Lake County Deputy spend September 13 Montgomery, Doug Kartcher their time cleaning up the mess later in the day, I would not blame UDOT for such a decision. Course climbs 3,000 feet Administrative Assistant: Lindsay Ross from Wells, NV to Angel Lake. We are fortunate to have a Hill Climb of this caliber in our own back yard. Many licensed and recreational cyclists value this Mountain Bikes cycling utah is published eight times a year beginning in annual test, through not long in duration in cycling terms, as a Road Bikes March and continuing monthly through October. measure of their progress and standing amongst their peers. It is Walkers Annual Subscription rate: $10 sad to see another example of a few rotten apples possibly destroy- Runners Postage paid in Murray, UT ing the enjoyment of the majority. Someone may wish to explain $30 Entry to the linguistically challenged perpetrators the real meaning of the Editorial and photographic contributions are welcome. Please included a stamped, self-addressed envelope to return unused material. Or, send term "humor". This was not it. Race to the Angel email to [email protected]. Submission of articles and accompany- Termination of this popular event would upset several hundred P.O. Box 615 ing artwork to cycling utah is the author’s warranty that the material is individuals and could jeopardize similar events elsewhere in the Wells, NV 89835 in no way an infringement upon the rights of others and that the mater- state. ial may be published without additional approval. Permission is required -John Sutton (775) 752-3328 or 752-3540 to reprint any of the contents of this publication. Ogden, UT Cycling Utah is free, limit one copy per person. www.wellsfunrun.com/racetoangel © 2003 cycling utah SEPTEMBER 2003 cycling utah.com 3
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By Gregg Bromka dam. Pineview Trailhead is 1.4 miles farther. Alternatively, rid- Mountain biking in the ers bound from Salt Lake can Wasatch Range is not for wimps take I-84 up Weber Canyon and or whiners, and novice/first-time then Trappers Loop Road/UT riders are either whipped into 167 past Snowbasin to Pineview shape quickly or are confined to the same few flat sections of the Reservoir. Bonneville Shoreline Trail. If you've made the jump from Excerpted from Mountain rookie to champ, then you need Biking Utah's Wasatch Front to test your moxie against by Gregg Bromka. Ogden's Southern Skyline Trail to Lewis Peak. It's more fun than a sharp "stick in the head," or Opecarry, which is what Native American's purportedly called Cyclingutah.com nearby Ogden Valley. You'll climb for what seems an eternity up a sunny mountain- trails,event links, side and then out along a breezy ridge. But, rather than retracing discussion your tracks to the trailhead, as forums, back had been the case in years past, you can now loop back on issues, and almost all singletrack by first descending to North Ogden free classified Divide and linking with Indian and Pineview Trails. This makes ads for what is arguably the best Ride like hell then take a Nestea Plunge in Pineview Reservoir. Photo by Gregg Bromka loop ride in the northern Visit Our new photo Wasatch and one that truly To reach Lewis Peak, head and back on Pineview Trail. It is Recreation Areas). Travel east gallery! defines the term "mountain bik- left/south along the ridge, and a piece of cake. on UT 39 then up Ogden events: Snowbird Hillclimb ing." If you take the spur to stay right at a junction with the Canyon. At the canyon's top, Mtn. Bout Lewis Peak, you'll gather up vis- "Dead End" Trail. Pump hard on Trailhead Access: turn left on UT 158 for Eden, tas of the Great Salt Lake, more time to reach the round From I-15, take Exit 347 (12th Liberty, and Powder Mountain, Solitude Ogden metropolis, and block- open summit of Lewis Peak. South Street, Ogden Canyon, and cross Pineview Reservoir's faulted Wasatch Range that will Arguably, the vista from Lewis make you shudder with awe. Peak outshines that from Ben Lomond because you are look- Just the Facts: ing at Ben Lomond and the ragged cliffs that support it. Location: 5 miles east of Return from Lewis Peak to the Ogden; 1.4 miles north of main ridge and take the trail Pineview Reservoir's dam north, or if you're pooped, just coast back home. Going on? Length/Type: 22.5 miles/Loop Men and women’s dual suspension Epic. Tread: 19.3 miles singletrack, Roll with gravity, and square up for the steep, rugged drop to 3.2 miles paved road North Ogden Divide. Be friendly Physical Difficulty: Strenuous+ to the trail by keeping your O Technical Difficulty: 2+-4 (a N wheels rolling, and be friendly to S variety of singletrack conditions) other trail users by yielding. AL Elevation Gain: 4,200 feet Take a moment to read the E! Dogs: No for loop; yes for out- interpretive monument at North and-back Ogden Divide about how Native NOW Americans, trappers, and pioneer Details: settlers traveled historical trails 499 From the reservoir parking through this area; then pick up $1, area, catch the Great Western the Indian Trail left of the stone Regularly $2,059 Trail (GWT) about 100 yards plaque. The old power line dou- down the road. Start out in a bletrack-turned-singletrack drops All other good climbing gear because the quickly off the divide and into a trail begins with a deceptively tree-lined gulch. Upon exiting to models on steep ramp. Then it rises moder- a paved road, zigzag left then ately above rough-cut limestone right and glide into Ogden sale. cliffs that encase Ogden Canyon, Valley on 3200 North. Finally, passing a viewpoint of Pineview go right on Highways 162 and Reservoir called Lookout Point. 158 in Eden, and duck into the The trail levels briefly but North Arm Trailhead to catch the becomes very choppy before Pineview Trail. Built in 2001, angling upward once again the Pineview Trail slips between toward the distant ridge. Far the reservoir's shore and the below, Ogden Valley spreads out highway for a mellow little cool like an agrarian quilt. As the trail down to the day's adventure. wraps around the head of "Piece of cake," you say? Salt Lake Sandy Provo Goodall Canyon, Mount Ogden Then simple cross North Ogden 1370 S. 2100 E. 1300 E. 10510 (106th S.) 187 West Center rears its stony crown above less- Divide and add-on Northern 583-1940 571-4480 374-9890 er peaks and deep bowls of Skyline Trail to Ben Lomond - Snowbasin Ski Area. Chug up to just for grins. You'll nearly dou- Ogden Sunset Layton the ridge for glorious views of ble your miles and vertical gain. 3239 Washington Blvd. 2317 No. Main 110 No. Main North Ogden, Ben Lomond, and And if you haven't turned pro, 399-4981 825-8632 546-3159 then don't sweat it. Just ride out the Great Salt Lake. www.binghamcyclery.com 4 cycling utah.com SEPTEMBER 2003
BIKE ADVOCATE MountainMountain BikingBiking inin WildernessWilderness -- AA ModestModest ProposalProposal By Dave Foreman narrow corridors excluded from the wilderness, but closed to Some things are obvious: motorized vehicles and extrac- mountain bikes do more damage tive use. There are precedents to the land than hikers. To think for such corridors. For example, otherwise ignores the story told the Cebolla Wilderness Area by the ground. Although I have under Bureau of Land never ridden a mountain bike, I Management jurisdiction in New am very familiar with their Mexico has several narrow vehi- impacts. For the last seven years cle corridors with locked gates I have regularly run three to six open only to the grazing permit- miles several times a week on a tee. Such nonwilderness corri- network of trails in the Sandia dors are not ideal, but they are Mountain foothills two blocks better than no new wilderness from my home (recently, I’ve area being designated. been walking these trails 4. Such trail use should not be because of a back injury). These permanently mandated in law, trails receive use from walkers, but allowed at the discretion of runners, and mountain bikers; the relevant manager so long as they are closed to motorized damage does not become exces- vehicles. sive. Enforcement against Because I’m clumsy, I keep motorized trespass and self- my eyes on the trail in front of policing by the mountain bike me. I run or walk in all seasons, community will be linked to in all kinds of weather. I have continued access. watched the growing erosion on these trails from mountain bike 5. Where there are public land use. The basic difference roadless areas laced with exist- between feet and tires is that tire ing and popular mountain bike tracks are continuous and foot trails and where the impact is tracks are discontinuous. Water within acceptable limits, conser- finds that narrow, continuous tire vationists may want to propose tracks are a rill in which to flow. designations such as national Also, because many mountain recreation areas or national con- bikers are after thrills and speed, servation areas, instead of their tires cut into the ground. wilderness areas. (We do not Slamming on the brakes after need a new special designation.) zooming downhill, sliding These designations should still around sharp corners, and dig- close the area to motorized use, ging in to go uphill: I see the timber cutting, and other extrac- results of this behavior weekly. Are mountain bikers conser- are not closed to mountain bik- zines with strong anti-wilderness vationists, a powerful political ers any more than they are editorial policies. tive uses. We should be very Some advocates claim that conservative in making these mountain bikes don’t cause sig- constituency ripe to become closed to me. Any mountain Nonetheless, the growing wilderness advocates? I smell biker can hike in wilderness as number of backcountry bicy- alternative designations, howev- nificant erosion on trails er. Wilderness—not “wilderness designed and engineered for wishful thinking here. I suspect easily as I can. (On the other clists is an important political that most bicyclists don’t go into hand, some of the macho fellows issue, and one that conservation- lite”—is still the best option for their use. This may be true. On protecting wild places for Nature the one trail I run that seems to the backcountry for contempla- who ride motors in the back- ists need to handle with care. tion or to experience self-willed country have arteries that look (Other editorials in the Spring and traditional backcountry have been built for bikes, there recreation. is much less damage from tires. land. They want an outdoor like cheese-filled manicotti. 2003 Issue of Wild Earth show gymnasium. They’re after speed They might be able to walk into that wheels of any kind have But what percentage of trails These guidelines could form meets such standards? Few. and thrills. This doesn’t mean wilderness, but will they walk never been considered appropri- they are bad people or can’t be out?) ate in wilderness areas. I need the basis for honest talks Moreover, I regularly see moun- between wilderness conserva- tain bikers cutting off cross- responsible when they pay atten- Then there are active moun- not repeat their arguments.) We tion. Some mountain bikers are tain bikers who are part of the are faced with the possibility of tionists and responsible moun- country, even on steep slopes, tain bikers on how to protect and for more of a challenge. They conservationists and even sup- anti-wilderness movement. One many mountain bikers opposing port wilderness areas. I know a southern California mountain additional wilderness areas. Can restore the ecological health of seem blind and deaf to the dam- our public lands while allowing age they cause. few of these folks. They are per- bike website spouts the John we continue to maintain the fectly happy to walk in wilder- Birch Society lies about the integrity of the wilderness idea, reasonable access for muscle- Admittedly, backpackers powered recreation. and horsepackers can cause ness; they do not want to open Wildlands Project. One promi- protect tens of millions of eco- wilderness areas to bicycles any nent mountain biking magazine logically important acres as new damage to wilderness trails. But Dave Foreman is publisher of more than they want them open is published by Hi Torque wilderness areas, and keep most this is a poor argument to sug- Wild Earth and chairman of to snowmobiles or ATVs. This is Publications, which also publish- of the mountain biking commu- gest that we add another source the Wildlands Project. of damage to those trails. another point. Wilderness areas es five dirt bike and ATV maga- nity from joining motorheads and other opponents of wilder- This article first appeared in ness? I suggest an open discus- the Spring 2003 issue of Wild sion within the wilderness com- Earth (802-434-4077; munity on the following strate- we got em . . . www.wildlandsproject.org) gy: . . the weapons of and is used with permission of the author. 1. Existing wilderness areas mass must remain completely closed to bicycles and other human- powered wheeled contraptions. transportation You don’t even 2. No amendments should be 20-30% off made to the Wilderness Act. have to leave the all clothing all 2003 bikes on sale 3. In legislation establishing new house. wilderness areas, certain trails Open m - f 9-8 / Subscribe to Sat - 9-6 / Sun 10-3 currently in use by mountain bikers and where resource dam- cycling utah age is minimal may be specifi- Only $10/Year. 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WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING their anaerobic thresholds and finished second. She wasn’t able maximum heart rates to calculate to get her award because she training zones. Whether they was at the hospital getting stitch- have coaches or not, they all es and x-rays. She says, “It was DirtyDirty GirlsGirls KickKick Ass!Ass! agree doing local races is ideal tough mentally to be shown how preparation for bigger endeav- you can go from feeling really ors. good to really bad just because By Amy Roither Diet is another consideration of one line.” However she finds for some of the riders. Hansen the positive side and admits “this “God made dirt, and dirt has been working with getting is just a learning experience that don’t hurt,” my mother would “the right foods to eat before, will help me in the future.” rationalize as I turned over my during, and after the races.” Four months after Stacy muddy shorts and torn shirts for Sherwin feels a good diet is McClurg’s daughter Nalia was washing. She never could under- imperative because as a pro ath- born, she competed in 24 Hours stand how her would-be balleri- lete “you try to get every edge of Adrenalin in Winter Park, na managed to ruin so many you can. You think as an athlete Colorado. She had four male clothes. It was easy. I had to you can eat whatever you want, teammates and was the only keep up with and beat the boys. which you can, but why pound a female competitor in the whole How could she expect me to bag of chips when it offers no five person open category. race through the empty lots of nutritional value?” “When I had Nalia I thought dirt hills, which with our chil- Other concerns the women ‘nothing is going to change. I’m dren’s innovation we called “the have to deal with include over- still going to be as strong of a dirt hills,” without getting dirty? coming injuries, physical limita- rider as I’ve always been.’ I How could she expect me to tions, and mental inhibitions. At went into the 24 hour race think- attempt BMX-style tricks on my the Brian Head Intermountain ing it was no big deal, but it was blue banana seat bike without Cup race over the fourth of July, hard. I’d set up babysitting, but tearing up a few clothes or Shinsky was in first place in the I’d come back from a lap and knees? Fortunately for the sake Women’s Sport category. have to get out my breast of women’s mountain biking and Unfortunately, due to a poorly racing, other girls too were chosen line she wiped out and Continued on page 19 inspired by boys and by playing in the dirt. “I had a lot of male friends who mountain biked, and asked if I could come along,” says Stacy McClurg of Salt Lake City. She remembers the early days of her riding when “I didn’t even have any girlfriends that rode. It was all boys.” The lack of other female riders in the Kathy Sherwin on her way to 3rd Place at the Snowbird early stages of women’s moun- Mountain Bout. Photo: Dave Iltis tain biking is a popular story among women riders. Pro Cyndi riding because “you end up Team Sugar hopes to bring more Schwandt recalls the shortage of hanging out with other bikers. women into the sport. Their only women racers when she began They’re the only ones who rules for the rides are “no apolo- competing in the mid-eighties. understand what you go through gizing, and have fun.” Though her competitor and every day for training.” Of course the women’s race friend, Julie Willis was an inspi- Team Sugar’s manager, scene is not all fun and games. ration, there were “many years Brook Shinsky, is also into rac- These women dedicate them- where I was the only woman ing for the social aspects. She selves to the sport in a variety of racing consistently. Even though created Team Sugar in Park City ways. NORBA National I was the only one, the judges because “I knew someone was Champion for Women’s Expert still gave me prizes for win- going to start a team so I decid- 19-24 category, Cindi Hansen, ning.” Starting in the early ed to do it my way.” She gath- has been training with a coach nineties she noticed more ered nine women together whom for almost two years. In addition women coming into the race she knew from the local racing to intervals and endurance train- scene, but even then “it was so scene, approached sponsors, and ing, her coach helps her focus on small, everybody knew every- set out to have a great time. The recovery and rest. She’s learned, body even at the national level.” team’s goal is “to bring fun back “you get stronger when you take Kathy Sherwin, who finished into mountain bike racing. It it easy and let your body heal. 29th overall in NORBA’s Cross- isn’t to win. We don’t care if you Then you can hammer hard.” Country Pro category and 18th get last place in every race as Sherwin calls her coach “a god- overall in the Short Track XC, long as you’re having fun.” The send,” while Schwandt found agrees. “It’s a tight knit commu- tight knit team rides together, “the regimented stuff wasn’t for nity, most races you know every encourages each other, and leads me. I tried riding with a coach woman in it.” She acknowledges White Pine Touring’s Tuesday for one year and had a horrible there’s a “cool social aspect” to night women’s rides. The rides year.” Shinsky’s Team Sugar all are for women of all abilities. got their VO2 max tested to find
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CYCLOCROSS Tour Guide - Continued Snowbird Hill Climb - nately not without incident as Utah fans tried to emulate the Time to Get ‘Crossed! from page 8 Continued from page 10 Euros by painting slogans, rider names, and caricatures of male selected towns, either option off my wheel. I just kept push- and female genitalia on the allowed for us to feel the build ing it hard from there," Jones newly paved Little Cottonwood up to the Tour and enjoy the said. Canyon Road. According to excitement of the day. A carni- "Lower down, Eric rode Katie Fulghum of Snowbird's val spirit exists in the towns. away. I had to let him go The locals usually fill the streets Special Events Department, because he was flying. He got "the writing on the road was not with streamers and music up the road a ways and I rode groups, and whole families can looked on kindly by UDOT and with the guy from Lactic Acid because of this, Snowbird may be seen taking picnics in their (Williamson)," said Perry. garden. Some even cook local lose their permit, especially if it specialties and sell them at road- "Kelly and I rode together ever happens again." UDOT side. through Tanner's. I attacked at crews spent the day painting Once the tour passes, the the top of the last pitch of over the graffiti with black crowds flock to the local bars, Tanner's and tried to catch Eric. paint. While announcements restaurants and cafes to see the I started closing the gap, but were made at the race and on finish of the stage on TV. Some there wasn't enough time. Eric Channel 2 asking the persons homeowners place their TVs in rode really well. Eric was very Soldier Hollow Cross, 2002. Photo: Dave Iltis responsible to step forward, as the windows so that pedestrians strong." Jones finished in 46:17, of September 3rd, no one had By Tom Jow entry-level race bike will have a can enjoy the finish. On the Perry in 46:50, and Williamson done so. light steel or alloy frame, bladed mountains, it is quite usual to in 47:05. spoke wheels, better components see camper vans surrounded by There’s a new trend in bicycle In the women's 1-3 race, Editor's Note: It is sad when racing, and it’s called cyclocross. and maybe a composite carbon fans watching the Tour on TV. Laura Howat showed she still the stupid actions of a few jeop- An age-old European method of fiber fork. It can sometimes take hours has it. The 1988 Tour de winter training for road racers, Although faster, a ‘cross bike to cover distance back to the ardize an event such as this (or France Feminin rider stayed any event for that matter). cyclocross could be considered a is not absolutely required. In the hotel, but our guests were pre- with the men's field until the precursor to mountain biking. Utah cyclocross series, mountain pared, and I got a lot of satisfac- Races are hard enough to put on tion listening and joining in the mouth of the canyon. "I hit the and permits are hard enough to Both road and mountain bike rac- bikes are allowed. For those climb and went on my own," unable or unwilling to have a ded- discussion about the race and the get without being hamstrung by ers have the ability to do well at Howat said. "It's not like the icated ‘cross bike, here are a few incidents people had encoun- dead weight. The paint happy cyclocross. According to the USA old days. Every year I feel I'm Cycling website, cyclocross is the tips on making a mountain bike tered on the day. individuals should apologize in fit but oh my god, this is so fastest growing cycle sport in the ‘cross worthy. I believe my newly found writing to Snowbird, UDOT, country. The simplest way to modify a friends (I can’t call them clients hard. I'm always minutes slower and the bike racing community What is cyclocross? mountain bike for ‘cross is to any more) were overwhelmed by than fifteen years ago. I'm for their actions. By taking Cyclocross, or ‘cross for short, is change the tires. Purchase the nar- the generosity, friendliness and always super happy to win responsibility, they can show an intensely aerobic event lasting rowest knobby tires you can find. warmness of the Europeans, par- because it doesn't happen very that their actions were not rep- ticularly the French. No mention between forty-five minutes and Make the bike lighter by removing often at my age." Howat fin- resentative of the bike racing one hour. The course is a mixture the seat pack (remember you’ll of "Freedom Fries" here. ished with a time of 56:20 But you know, communica- community and may increase of dirt road, single track, pave- have to carry it), remove the water while Jen Ward was second in the chances of holding future ment and sometimes grass with bottle cages (there’s no time to tion is a two-way thing and the 56:37 and Chris Pappas third in natural out-going nature, open- editions of the Hill Climb. At each lap lasting approximately drink) and handle bar ends (there’s 58:19. ness and enthusiastic support for the very least, they should use eight to ten minutes. The ‘cross no real climbing). And since there This year's race was unfortu- chalk next time. is no climbing, the front the race by the American fans part comes in the form of natural went a long way to enhance the and man made obstacles that derailleur, shifter and two chain- the cyclists and non-cyclists met Tour de France. What a night! rings can also be removed. atmosphere of this great occa- requires dismounting and sion. As a tour guide, they were up, it was a delight to hear the Two Englishmen among a whole Finally, where can one partici- remounting the bicycle, or even the easiest bunch of people I term "awesome" as the cyclists bunch of new friends. one or two minutes of running due pate in this fast and fun sport? have ever had the pleasure to described their feelings of actu- If you think the US Postal to a hill or wheel sucking mud. Races are held many weekends manage. ally climbing the Col d’Aspin, riders are heroes, you should What kind of bike does one between the end of September and I remember well as we waited the Col du Tourmalet or to the come and visit the Tour and see need for ‘cross? A ‘cross bike end of November. The location for our bus early one morning in ski station of Luz Ardiden only a breed of American fans who (duh!) is essentially a road bike alternates between Salt Lake City the very pleasant Place Wilson hours before their heroes. are a credit to your nation. with knobby tires for traction and and Park City. It is a great way to in Toulouse, apologizing that it On our final night, we had cantilever brakes for mud clear- stay fit while waiting for the snow had been caught up in traffic. the entire group together for din- Derek Francis is a tour guide ance. An entry-level ‘cross bike to fly. For a schedule of dates, see Jim from NJ said to me, with a ner, and then moved to the for Graham Baxter Sporting costs about $900. These bikes will the calendar on page 14 or visit great smile on his face, "Relax. adjoining bar to see a replay of Tours, Ltd. Dave Ward, pub- have a good frame and fork and www.utahcyclocross.com for more The weather’s great, we’re off to that day’s race. This was the fin- lisher, travelled to the 2003 details. Now get ‘crossed! sturdy alloy wheels. For just a see a stage of the Tour, and I can ish to Luz Ardiden where Lance Tour with Graham Baxter couple hundred bucks more, an smell coffee and croissants in almost lost … and then won the Sporting Tours. the air. Life could not be bet- ter!" Each evening at dinner when
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UTAH BIKE INDUSTRY New Bike Route From Cedar City, Utah to Tempe, Arizona SpotlightSpotlight onon LizardLizard SkinsSkins Adventure Cycling Association has unveiled a new By Greg Overton uct offering. “We don’t want to bicycle route near the Grand be involved with any product This is the first installment in Canyon, adding to the associa- where we don’t feel like we can tion's already impressive a Cycling Utah series featuring be the best, or at least be very National Bicycle Route Utah manufacturers in the bicy- competitive.” he said. “But we Network. The Grand Canyon cle industry. We will spotlight a are working on a new glove Connector goes from Cedar different company in upcoming right now.” So it seems that the City, Utah, to Tempe, Ariz. The issues. In this initial feature we Lizard Skins tried and true Grand Canyon Connector runs will visit Lizard Skins, located method of producing a good 573 miles, featuring steep in Orem, and possibly the most product and expanding on that climbs and descents through the gorgeous red-rock country of visible Utah bicycle brand at product is still a central philoso- your local shop. Utah, the magnificent Zion phy at the company. National Park and both sides of “We started with one employ- Brian became the sole owner ee, well, actually two part time Grand Canyon National Park. of Lizard Skins three years ago, Adventure Cycling employees, about ten years ago”, buying his partner’s share and Association route researchers said Brian Fruit, president of the continuing to run the company carefully link together rural company. He had just finished day to day. Since then, he said, roads to create low-trafficked giving me a tour of the new “We’ve tried to do something routes through some of the home for Lizard Skins in Orem, major each year for the compa- nation's most scenic and inter- Utah. It is a large warehouse and Lizard Skins owner Brian Fruit. Photo: Greg Overton ny. The first was to buy all new esting terrain. Adventure office - one that allows the com- presses so we could manufacture Cycling's maps are crafted by Lizard Skins offers more than neoprene is sourced from outside cyclists, for cyclists, to include pany to function more stream- better and more quickly, then we thirty five products ranging from Utah, and arrives in stacks of information not available on lined and comfortably. They purchased new printing those original items to grips and large sheets, but it is cut, sewn, typical road maps, such as the were still moving in, but Brian machines and stopped using the gloves, an exclusive carbon fiber printed and packaged right here. locations of bike shops, sources was kind enough to let me screening process that we’d used frame protector, and even a cell Even the packaging and printed for food and water, turn-by-turn intrude on the process. The new for years. This made the product phone holder. material are made locally. Most directions, and elevation profiles facility is a long way from the look much better and sharper, “It was this little guy that got of the product designs are origi- in the high country. To find out garage where it all began with and streamlines the process a bit. more, visit us here”, Brian said while show- nated by the company’s employ- those two part timers, Brian and This year, we moved in to this www.adventurecycling.org. ing me a warehouse aisle ees, now numbering fifteen, in his former partner Lance Larson. new building, which will be our -League of American Bicyclists stacked toward the ceiling with addition to the racers and The first Lizard Skins product home from now on.” I asked chainstay guards in several col- extreme riders who are spon- to strike a chord with local bike about next year, and he smiled Online Advocacy ors, four sizes, and all packed sored by the company. Most of shops was the now very familiar and said, “Let us finish moving neatly by the hundreds in clear those riders can be seen in the neoprene chainstay protector. in here first so we can catch our Ticked off at Congress for bins, ready to ship to distributors cycling videos produced locally There were several other prod- breath.” not funding bicycle enhance- around the world. Lizard Skins and distributed by Lizard Skins ments? Do you want to keep ucts that the upstart company Once rested, I’m sure this products are found in sixty five as well. biking in the legislative spot- had to offer, but the stretch-on group will move forward again. countries - and counting. He led To get a better idea of the light, but don't have the time to chainstay wrap was the key It’s been the process for ten me to a stack of boxes near an widespread use of Lizard Skins keep up on the issues or pen a item. Consumers loved it, and years, and there is no reason to overhead door. These were products, all one has to do is leaf letter? Well, you can now visit shops ordered more and more. see it slowing down at this point. orders waiting to be shipped, through the latest mountain bike the League of American Close on its heels came a head- I am sure we’ll continue to see and the majority of that day’s magazines. Brian showed me Bicyclists online advocacy cen- set protector and fork covers, new products, or at least an ter at www.bikeleague.org. orders were going to distributors several ads, some were even for designed to keep water and mud expansion of the current lineup. Various hotbuttion issues are located outside the USA. There his competitors, where Lizard from entering these areas of the Lizard Skins is an anomaly in posted there, and by entering in were boxes destined for Italy, Skins products are clearly being bike. Brian drove to area bike the bicycle industry. It created your address, the site will find Singapore, Mexico and Canada, used on the bike or by the rider shops selling the products and its own niche a decade ago, and your congressman or Senator along with several going to U.S. in the photos. Incidental expo- and generate a letter that you asking for feedback from shop is still the only member of that distributors. sure like that is priceless, and can email or snail-mail in the employees to get the fledgling niche. That’s very unique given Nearly all of the Lizard Skins illustrates the fact that some case of e-phobic officials. company off the ground. Now, the copycat nature of the bicycle products are made in Orem. The Lizard Skins products are as industry. common as derailleurs and Cyclingutah.com brakes to most of our bikes. I am sure we’ve all used that venera- Tell our Visit Our new photo ble chainstay protector on our Advertisers that gallery! bikes. events: Snowbird Hillclimb I asked Brian about the possi- you saw their ad in Mtn. Bout bility of the company expanding Solitude further and broadening its prod- cycling utah! 8 cycling utah.com SEPTEMBER 2003
TRAVEL COACH’S CORNER So, Your Kids Want to Race? AA TTourour Guide’sGuide’s ViewView ofof By Tom Noaker
So you say, " I want to get my child involved in mountain bike thethe 20032003 TTourour dede FFrancerance racing." Or did I hear, "my kid wants to start racing mountain bikes." Assuming both statements apply, the next step is to under- By Graham Baxter time on an extremely hot and couples had met before and yet stand that kids, particularly the under-12 age group, will revolt if a dry afternoon and the group it had been like arriving at a few conditions are not present. Ever wanted to participate in went off to seek their own van- wedding party. We had folks your chosen pastime? tage points. from Trenton, NJ, the Carolinas, Each stage of the Tour is pre- Florida, Southern California, Keep the Fun: If it’s not fun kids aren’t playing! As bike racers ¥Play a set at Wimbledon just ceded by a caravan of vehicles New York, Utah, Washington with families, careers, and tight schedules we all realize the need before the Williams sisters?...no in various shapes and sizes who D.C., Ohio, and, of course, for quality training time but kids could care less about heart rates chance! distribute hats, key rings, pens, Texas, complete with flags that and wattage. Initially every ride should be designed as an adven- and samples of the local cheeses would be waved upon the moun- ¥Drive the Monaco Grand Prix ture. Allow the kids to pick a section of every route even it means Circuit on closed roads?…are and bottled water. Some vehicles tain passes. you kidding? have girls dancing to loud I was taken aback by the hike-a-bike detours. Coaching the under-12 group requires a con- ¥Play a round of the British music, adding to the already car- friendliness and openness of the stant balance between thinking like a kid and acting like a parent. Open on the final day?…in your nival atmosphere of the Tour. group and could feel a kind of Youngsters will gradually accept more work if they know it leads dreams! After the parade had passed camaraderie already building to more fun. ¥Cycle the famous cols of the there was an unnatural silence as with the common thread of the group awaited the arrival of cycling and the Tour de France. Tour de France? Yes, you can Emphasize Fundamentals: The proven method of explaining, do it!! the race. First to arrive were a After breakfast the next day, I few official cars, followed by introduced the group to the daily demonstrating and repeating is effective but don’t allow the experi- There are several organized the immaculately turned out newspaper called "L’Equipe" ence to turn into another classroom session. Always explain every tours you can take that will give gendarmes on high-powered which gives all the latest info on new skill drill to a real-world condition. Bunnyhopping a low curb you the opportunity of riding BMW motorcycles. the Tour, and you do not have to should relate to avoiding obstacles at speed and preventing rear mountain stages of the Tour de After a few more minutes, the read French as it is so self pinch flats. Teaching flat repair can evolve into a race against the TV helicopters were seen, sig- explanatory. It became the first France just hours before Lance clock for awards. and his US Postal Team ascend naling to the crowd the immi- thing on many people’s shop- the climbs, and you get to savor nent arrival of the race. It was ping list each day. Be sensitive to overteaching! Once any given skill is under- the flavor of the excitement with pandemonium. Motorcycles We were supplied with a 50- stood, allow it to be ‘ridden into memory’ and move on to the next the locals. Until the arrival of with alpine horns blaring pre- seater bus. I guess this is where challenge. Realize the trail is the larger classroom. Whenever pos- Gregg LeMond, the majority of ceded the first riders to arrive. one of the cultural differences of sible use a section of single track to teach braking, balance, gear fans lining the route were pre- A few a minutes later, it was the our two continents arose and it shifting, and descending /climbing techniques. dominately French with the main bunch. "There’s Lance," was associated with air condi- Dutch a very close second. shouted one..."and Hincapie", tioning. In the States, I know Now, with the success of the US yelled another. "Heras!" Then "AC" means "cold", whereas in Utilize Peer Pressure: This sounds dangerous but remember you Postal Team, Americans are all the team car loaded with France it is okay just to be "Not are an adult and you will need to decide when friendly encourage- coming over in the thousands to bikes came screaming into the Hot". However, over the follow- ment becomes intimidation. Once a skill or technique is introduced witness the most amazing free finishing area. ing days our group got used to kids tend to learn from each other as much as from the coach. Use spectacle in the world. Its appears to be absolute this difference and took it all in members of the group to model your instructions. Kids will bring chaos but it is in fact an amazing stride. I was working as a tour guide their own style to any basic maneuver, which often translates better for Graham Baxter Sporting logistical event, brilliantly We had about 14 cyclists in Tours, Ltd. One of my assign- orchestrated by the many thou- the group. We provided maps to the group. ments was to meet up with a sand members of the Tour de and had one of our cycling Trail etiquette and rules are better absorbed in a group than one- group of guests who arrived in France support staff. guides, Tom McCall, out on the on-one. When the coach admonishes an individual for short cutting Toulouse on July 17. The plan Back on the bus after the route to lead those that were a switchback or failing to yield to hikers the entire group is was to greet them and mobilize a race, you could feel the excite- unsure. involved in the lesson. bus to take them to see the finish ment …This group was hooked! My task was to look after the of that day’s stage into Toulouse. At dinner that night in a typi- non-cyclists, some of whom had I was interested to find that cally informal French restaurant partners on bikes. We would Race Day Logistics: We are fortunate to have the Intermountain the group was made up entirely close to our hotel, I got to meet take an early breakfast and then Cup Series here in Utah which provides quality events for kids 12 of Americans, and I was about to the group on a social basis. I drive to a small town, usually at and under throughout the spring and summer months. A schedule embark on the most rewarding was a little delayed as I had to the lower slopes of the final of dates and locations for the season is easily obtained in the calen- work experience of my life. The register some late arrivals at the climb of the day. Some people hotel, but when I arrived the would chose to have a look dar section of cycling utah. Any of the races are easy to enter group consisted of all ages, but kids tend to be less intimidated when introduced to the race some with bikes and some with- party was in full swing and the around these beautiful towns and out. Some were clear aficiona- red wine was already flowing. It have lunch before walking a sort day environment with friends or training partners. dos of the tour and others using was not until after the main distance up the climb, while oth- Make sure all of the kids have their gear properly checked 24 the trip as a neat way to see course that I had the chance to ers purchased some provisions hours before. This includes packing clothing, sunscreen, food, France and take in a bike race. mingle and get to know the and hiked further up the moun- water, spare tubes, and tools the night before. Plan to arrive 90 Our first excursion was a names of the people that I would tain. minutes before start time to allow for registration, warm-up and the need to serve over the coming By arriving early in the short ride out of town to a dis- inevitable jitters. If you have not pre-ridden the course try to warm used airfield where Stage 11 was days. To my utter amazement I to finish. We arrived in good discovered that hardly any two Continued on page 8 up on some of the route before the start. Post race encouragement is imperative. Even if a child fails to finish their first race they should know they have met a huge chal- lenge by simply joining in. Young riders should be encouraged to view each starting line as a fresh opportunity to improve and another step towards confidence and self-esteem. & Atomic-Motorsports Karting 2003 Bikes on SALE!! 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Salt Lake Pedal Pass The following businesses are design, construction, and main- Moab Century is a Ride With a Purpose Gives Discounts to participating: Red Rock Brew tenance; and funding and part- Pub, BC Chicken and Ribs, nerships. The two-day confer- You know you love to ride, and you know you love Moab. The Bikers Swig's Java, Star of India, ence aims to bring the trails Moab Century Ride gives you the opportunity to have both while Wasatch Broiler and Grill, Oasis community together, share suc- raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation Cancer Research This isn’t the first time Café, Stoneground Restaurant, cess stories, and learn the latest and Survivorship Programs. you’ve heard about the Salt Lake The Gateway Concierge, Music techniques and trail specifica- The ride: We begin by gradually moving from the beautiful rims City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory 2 Your Ears, Apple Fitness, tions. In addition, the confer- of the Moab valley toward the base of the majestic La Sal Committee Pedal Pass, or maybe Cucina, Red Butte Café, ence is an opportunity for trail Mountains... a great warm up for the challenging 3000 foot climb it is, in either case, it is time advocates to report their needs. into the mountains. The reward for a great climb is miles of com- Bangkok Thai, Desert Edge pletely awesome overlooks, where you will view the grandeur of the everyone learned about how well Brewery, Yestershay's, Trail users, volunteers, local, this bicycle advocacy program is Fisher Towers along with the renowned Castle Rock below you. As Sugarhouse Coffee, Blindside state, and federal agency you begin the decent toward the mighty Colorado River, the rock doing. Company, Elite Discount employees, and those with an spears and towers become closer and you are engulfed in the spec- The Pedal Pass was launched Nutrition, Blue Plate Diner, interest in trails and pathways tacular red rock canyons of the river corridor. For those doing the in May 2003 by the Salt Lake Greenhouse Effect, Zenzoey's, are invited to attend. The cost is one hundred-mile ride you will start up river past Fisher Towers to City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Choose To Ride Bike Shop, $80 per person before Friday, the historic Dewey Bridge. For those ready to find a finish line, the Committee (MBAC). The goal Uinta Brewhouse Pub, and REI September 5 and $100 thereafter. canyons will lead you back to town for the completion of a sixty was to encourage more people to (both Salt Lake and Sandy Hotel accommodations are avail- five-mile day. If the challenge of the climb is not for you we have a choose bicycling as their prima- stores). able at the Prospector Square forty-five mile option with all the scenery of this world-class land- scape. ry mode of transportation. It The Pedal Pass is available at and Conference Center in Park stands to reason that more bikes City with special rate for confer- The ride is fully supported with sag wagons, bicycle mechanics, all participating businesses and and aid stations along the way. You will have lots of great snacks, a on the roads will equal safer most bicycle shops or online at ence attendees. Conference co- sponsors include the National hearty lunch and plenty of fresh Moab spring water. You can make a conditions for all those who cyclingutah.com. Call Lisa full weekend of it by attending our Friday social warm-up ride, also choose to ride. Romney at the Mayor’s office at Park Service Rivers and Trails fully supported, the wine tasting and pasta dinner Friday night, the Bicycle commuters with a (801) 535-7939 with any ques- Office, Bureau of Land Sunday cowboy demonstration and the Cowboy/Biker team events. Management, Wasatch/Cache pedal pass in hand can receive tions. Join us for the MBAC All of this is included in your $40.00 registration fee. For an addi- National Forest, Utah Quality discounts or other special offers meeting, second Wednesday of tional $12.00 per person you can attend the Cowboy Adventure din- Growth Commission, Utah from participating businesses. every month at 5pm in the ner and show. The Moab Valley Inn has a weekend lodging package Department of Transportation, Since the launch, more business- Cannon Room, third floor of the available along with an activity package for non-riders. es have joined in and, frankly, Alliance for Cardiovascular The purpose: By participating you use your passion and joy of Salt LakeCity-County Building Health, and Envision Utah. cycling as a powerful force in the fight against cancer. The proceeds the demand for the pass has been at 451 S. State, to help make so high, we’ve run out. Contributors include the Utah of the tour will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Most Salt Lake City more bicycle everyone has seen the devastation of cancer; if not through personal The time has come to reprint Recreation and Parks friendly. Association, Mountainland survivorship, then through the battles of loved ones and friends. the Pedal Pass - including all the -Lisa Romney Take this opportunity to aid in Lance’s fight to eliminate cancer. great new businesses that have Association of Governments, Mountain Trails Foundation, Give your ride purpose. signed on to encourage people to Utah Trails Conference bike to their shops. It is also Utah Transit Authority, and For more information and registration forms go to time for all the cyclists out there Snyderville Basin Special www.moabcentury.com or call 435-259-2698. Utah State Parks and to pick up the pass at participat- Recreation District. Park City Recreation hosts the Utah Trails ing businesses or in the Mayor’s Municipal Corporation and Utah and Pathways Conference 2003 - Backwards Cycling was sitting on the saddle while- Office of Community Affairs. State University Institute for Coming Together for Trails Outdoor Recreation and Tourism he was bicycling. Using the Pedal Pass demon- Record Thursday, September 18 and will host the event. To register And Pieter? He was sitting on strates to the community that Last year, Pieter de Hart (NL) Friday, September 19 in Park for the conference or for more his... handlebars. He is the bicycles mean business! Please realised an one hour World City. The conference includes a information, visit worlds first backwards one hour support the following businesses record cycling, with 26,948 km. series of breakout sessions cov- www.stateparks.utah.gov or call In May 2003 his record was World recordholder! And,he in your area and thanks for rid- ering topics on community sup- (801) 538-7344. wants to become it in 2003 for ing! improved: 29,1 km. is now the port, planning, and benefits; trail - Lynn Bodrero distance to beat. the third time. For more info, That recordholder must be visit www.kelimutu.com Chris Boardman (UK)! With - indoor- 49,441 km., already Editor's Note: Cycling Utah www.MoabCentury.com since October 27, 2000!? was not able to verify this, but Both right. Chris, however, we found it to be interesting nonetheless. HalloweenHalloween inin Moab!Moab! MoabMoab FatFat TireTire FestivalFestival October 30 – November 2, 2003 Group Rides • Cool Events and Prizes Kickin’ Halloween Party with Live Band Celebrity Guests • Demo Bikes Benefiting the
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ROAD RACING Howat and Jones Take Snowbird Honors By Dave Iltis Editor
Far Left: Women’s winner Laura Howat. Photo: Dave Iltis Top Chan Head (4th Overall) leads Ed Chauner (2nd place Masters), Dan Hoopes (1st Place Cat 4-5 Men) and Dan Minert (1st Place Masters) Photo: Pat Adams Left: Men’s The next generation X-Man Logan Jones. Photo: Dave Iltis Bottom: Bryson Perry (2nd overall, left) and Kelly Williamson (3rd overall, right) Photo: Pat Adams
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Gorgeous weather and dumb graf- on 2000 East and 9400 South to Jones (Biogen) in tow as the rest of fiti. Those were the high and low ride10.2 miles and climb 3500 feet to the field was left behind. "When it points of this year's 25th Annual Entry 2 at Snowbird. flattened out (at the climbing area), I Snowbird Hill Climb. With race In the Pro/1/2 race, Kelly sat on their wheels. A mile after the time temperatures in the sixties, the Williamson (Lactic Acid) pushed the sign at a sharp right hand turn, I did- record setting July temperatures were pace from the sign at the mouth of n't attack, but they just kind of fell just a bad memory. Close to 400 rid- the canyon with Bryson Perry ers started from the park and ride lot (Healthy Choice/Guru's) and Eric Continued on page 12
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