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CYCLING Cycling West / Cycling Utah is pub- lished eight times a year beginning in March and continuing monthly Awe is Found in the Journey through October. thing they needed Annual Subscription rate: $15 By Lukas Brinkerhoff themselves under- (Send in a check to stands that part of our address above) No refunds on 1124 4th Ave Can you drive to a place and still the end product Subscriptions. , UT 84103 be awe inspired by it? The short, is the process of Postage paid in Tooele, UT obvious, over simplified answer is making, of doing. www.cyclingutah.com Contributions: Editorial and photo- yes. And as if that lead up wasn’t Taking an idea, www.cyclingwest.com graphic contributions are welcome. enough of a foreshadow, the long Phone: (801) 328-2066 some materials Send via email to dave@cyclingutah. answer is no, no you cannot. and turning it into Dave Iltis, Editor, Publisher, & com. Or, send via mail and please In an effort for full disclosure, I something you include a stamped, self-addressed Advertising hate cars. It’s not that I am unable to need or something envelope to return unused material. [email protected] Submission of articles and accompa- see their utilitarian purpose, it’s more that speaks to who that we, as a society, are so hope- you are can be an Assistant Editor: Lisa Hazel nying artwork to Cycling Utah is the author’s warranty that the material is lessly addicted to their convenience extremely pain- in no way an infringement upon the David R. Ward, Consultant and Founder that we bow down and worship them ful process, but in rights of others and that the material [email protected] at every opportunity. Need to go the the end, it always may be published without additional Bob Truelsen, Founder approval. Permission is required to store right around the corner? Let’s feels like it was drive. Work is less than 5 miles worth it. June 2017 Issue; reprint any of the contents of this away… “But I can’t show up sweaty Getting places Volume 25 Number 4 publication. and in biking clothes and looking isn’t any differ- Cycling Utah is printed on 40% post- Contributors: Ben Simonson, like a poor person.” It’s ever too easy ent. Take out the consumer recycled paper with soy- Michael Gonzales, Wayne Cottrell, to make excuses when your addic- struggle of the based ink. We are solar powered too. Charles Pekow, David Ward, Dave tion gets to this level. So, yea, I hate journey and all Iltis, Ian Scharine, Russ Hymas, Cycling Utah / Cycling West is free, cars, but I think there is more to this you have is that Ken Christensen, Chris Magerl,, Phil limit one copy per person. Sarnoff, Joe Kurmaskie, Breanne than that. you are there. You © 2017 Cycling Utah Nalder, CrawlingSpider.com, Matt Have you ever bought something snap a couple pho- Ohran, Shannon Boffeli, Dave that you really, like really, really tos with your iPad Richards, Tom Jow, Martin Neunzert, Pick up a copy of wanted only to have it sour and be out the window, Dusty Layton, John Weyhrich, Lou Cycling Utah or Cycling West at stuck with buyer’s remorse within comment on how Melini, Mike Pratt, Barbara Engers, a couple of hours? Of course, you beautiful the sur- Shawn Wright, Karma Ward your favorite bike shop in 8 states! have. It’s a typical response to the roundings are and Distribution: McKibben Lindquist, convenience of being able to pur- move on. There’s David Montgomery, Reliable chase just about anything you could a pretty good Distribution, and others want. While being able to buy things, chance that you Cover Photo: Riders climb out (To add your business to our free just cause you want them or because didn’t even leave distribution list, give us a call) of Red Fleet Reservoir during Just riding makes wherever you are going better. Photo Printing: Transcript Bulletin the 2016 DinoTri in Vernal, Utah. you slaved away and saved your your four-wheeled, by Lukas Brinkerhoff Photo by Dave Iltis Publishing money (It’s really the same regard- pollution spewing less), doesn’t mean you will be happy coffin because, you know, it’s too piece of the equation, like you could with that purchase. Much in the same hot. You got the selfie with the sign, have felt more, maybe seen some- that driving to a national park will did some artsy photo of the special thing different had you got out of the provide you with a sense of awe, but surroundings that you drove to and car or maybe delved deeper into the you will be left empty wondering boom, your experience is complete. landscape. And is that what we all why it wasn’t quite worth it. Except that if you are anything like On the flipside, anyone who me, you will have buyer’s remorse Continued on page 35 has taken the time to make some- and feel like you missed out on a 4 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

COMMUTER COLUMN BIKE FESTIVALS Dr. Eileen Hwang: Itinerant Bike commuter and Tour de Fat Sees Changes for Unhappy Car Renter 2017 bike over the years. At first, my bike light was stolen about once a month, By Charles Pekow but then I put unicorn stickers on it and wrote; “please don’t steal me” Boulder and Colorado Springs will get a new boost to promote bicy- on it. This reduced the frequency cling this summer. New ’s Tour de Fat traveling beer and bike of theft. I also had my seat stolen. festival will be adding those cities to its list this year, as well as returning to Riding around without a seat is a Boise, ID, Fort Collins, CO and Denver. But the events, which raise money pain! for local bike advocates and other non-profits, are taking a different shape During my third year of medi- than they traditionally have. cal school in Camden, New Jersey Fort Collins-based New Belgium Brewery is expanding its road show I lived across the Delaware River from 12 to 33 cities in this 18th year of the tour. To do so, it is replacing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the daytime weekend events with evening activities, some on weeknights Philadelphia, people would yell at as it would run out of seasonal weekends otherwise. This means ending the me to get off the road even though I traditional costumed bike parades as traffic gets heavier later in the day and was in the Bike/Bus lane. Sometimes it’s harder to get permits. New Belgium still encourages attendees to wear I would try to yell back that it was a costumes. And this year, the tour has booked bigger acts, and so is charging Eileen Hwang commutes each day to the University of Utah medical com- no cars lane. I’ve never been yelled admission for the first time. plex. She notes that drivers in Utah are more respectful than drivers in at for biking on the street in Salt After touring the East and South earlier, the show returns to New New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Photo by Dusty Layton Lake. I also have never had anything Belgium’s home region in Boise on Saturday, August 12 at Outlaw Field at University of Utah. If the weather’s stolen off of my bicycle in Salt Lake, Idaho Botanical Garden. Rock band Blackberry Smoke will headline. The By Lou Melini bad, I drive or take the bus. which is amazing. Southwest Idaho Mountain Bike Association, Boise Bicycle Project and In the summer, I bring a change of Treasure Valley Cycling Association will split the proceeds. Then the show rolls down to Colorado for four performances, start- Though we are a generation apart clothes and shower at the University C.U.: Do you still ride the folding ing Friday, August 25 in Boulder, at Boulder Theater, where rock band in age, Eileen and I share a few of Utah gym. I prefer the winter since bicycle here in Salt Lake? Wilderado performs. Community Cycles benefits. things. She grew up close to where I don’t have to shower when I get to The following evening, you’ve got your choice of attending an event at I attended college in New Jersey and work. Bar Mitts and Bluetooth ear- E.H.: I used my folding bike for the National Western Complex in Denver to listen to the pop duo Capital we both had our early medical train- muff headphones keep me comfort- a while but going downhill on 17th South was frightening. Currently I Cities among other entertainment to support advocacy group Bike Denver ing in Camden, N.J. We also have able in the cold. use a Cannondale road bike that my and the ride organizer Denver Cruiser Ride. Or you can get another shot shared the “joys” of big city riding. People constantly mock my large boyfriend gave me, He also got me at hearing Wilderado at Pikes Peak Center for the benefit of Upa Downa Dr. Hwang came to Salt Lake City backpack. It contains my lunch, din- a panniers, but I prefer my backpack (that’s an outdoor adventure promoter, not a musical act). from New Jersey for her residency ner, clothes, towel, toiletries, books, because I have to carry my bike up 3 Finally, as the summer season winds down, New Belgium’s touring act in ophthalmology at the Moran Eye laptop, and eye examination equip- flights of stairs at the hospital. returns home to Fort Collins on Labor Day Weekend, with performances Center. Despite her long hours, she ment. I once realized that I put more Saturday, Sept. 2 by rockers All American Rejects and X Ambassadors in has managed to frequently ride her stuff in my backpack for work than C.U.: May I ask for a curbside Civic Center Park to benefit Bike Fort Collins, the Overland Mountain bike to the University during her for a weekend of backpacking Bike Club, Ft. Collins Bike CO-OP and the Ciclismo Youth Foundation. consult about eyewear? years of training. She has become a For details and tickets, see https://www.newbelgium.com/events/tour- dedicated physician and bike com- C.U.: Is your commute nice? de-fat. E.H.: While I ride, I just wear muter. my regular glasses. I don’t see that E.H.: The best thing is that I usu- wasn’t worth it. many bike-related eye injuries except Cycling Utah: Dr. Hwang, may I ally ride in around 6:30am and home Ed. Note: Dr. Hwang will com- when people get hit by cars. It is a C.U.: What were some of the plete her residency in June. She will call you Eileen for the column? around 8 pm when there aren’t many good idea to wear sunglasses because “hassles”? pursue fellowship training starting cars out. I usually take 1700 S. and we live in a sunny, high elevation in July in Milwaukee where she Dr. Hwang: Please do! 1500 E. place, and exposure to ultraviolet E.H.: One guy I rented the car to, will have yet another experience in light causes pterygia, cataracts, and had agreed to meet at a certain time, the world of bike commuting. The C.U. During my years at Primary C.U.: I can assume that your com- skin cancer of the eyelids. Pterygia but didn’t show up at the house to good news is that the Wisconsin Children Medical Center I watched mute here in Salt Lake City is quite are when the white part of the eye pick up the car until after midnight. Bike Federation reports a recent 25% the demands placed on residents. I a bit more pleasant than it was in grows onto the colored part of the He was supposed to return the car to increase in bike commuting in the am immensely impressed with your New Jersey. eye and cataracts are when the lens my friend’s house, but then he just city. The bad news is that the state choice of transportation given the inside your eye gets cloudy. hours you put in. Why have you cho- E.H.: During medical school, I left it in the airport parking lot! When legislature repealed the Complete I finally got into my car, it smelled Streets Law and cut funding for bike sen to commute on your bike? rode my bike to the train station C.U.: When discussing your bike badly of smoke. infrastructure. every day. Driving was not an option commuting you mentioned to me that There was another guy who kept Eileen Hwang: Cycling to work due to traffic and parking issues. I you rented out your car. How did that arranging to rent the car via the web- helps me fit exercise into my day, had to use a folding bike because evolve? site, but it would get cancelled each If you have a suggestion for and exercise helps me to be happier there was a rule that only folding time because he had no money in his a commuter profile, especially and less stressed. I ride from 21st bikes could go on the train. E.H.: I lent my car to my brother bank account. from Idaho, Montana, Nevada, South and State St. uphill to the I got a lot of stuff stolen off my for a month when he was volunteer- Wyoming, W. CO, and N. AZ, ing in Yellowstone. Then I realized C.U.: Eileen, Thank you, Thank have a commuter question, or that not having a car was prefer- you for your time. I had a good time other comments, please send it able because it forced me to bike discussing bike commuting, espe- to [email protected]. commute. I tried to rent my car out cially the New Jersey stuff. through the website, Turo. 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TRIATHLON EVENT PREVIEW The DinoTri is One of the Most Beautiful Triathlons in the Region you’ll glide downhill into town. The sprint will go 13 miles to the transi- tion and the Olympic will take a turn in town and go up Dry Fork Canyon before coming back to the transition for a total of 24 miles. Then everyone runs around the roundabout on beau- tiful new Main street, the Olympic doing two circles for a 10K and the sprint doing one loop for a 5K.

CW: What is the scenery like? What are the highlights during the The open water swim in Red Fleet Reservoir is one of the many highlights event? of the DinoTri. Photo by Dave Iltis DT: The scenery is amazing. for the rest of the weekend? Tell us DT: The DinoTri is a great race Triathlon magazine called it one of more about the region. where the entire community comes their top 10 destination races because DT: It’s a great place for a full together and makes it happen. Live you can’t beat the brilliant red rocks weekend. There is a dinosaur muse- music at check in the night before of Red Fleet or the amazing views um in town, and Dinosaur Monument sets the stage. And live local artist as you head through the canyon into just outside of town where you can singing The Star-Spangled Banner town. And Aggie Ice Cream, recently see actual fossils still in the rock. with a helicopter fly over to start the voted Utah’s number one ice cream, You can also hike and camp and race is really something to see. is waiting at the end. see petroglyphs and a historic cabin. There is hiking and mountain biking Event Details: CW: Where can people stay in throughout the area. There are also June 24 — DinoTri, Vernal, Vernal? Is there camping too? beaches at Red Fleet and Steinaker UT, Sprint and Olympic Distance DT: The Marriott Hotels have State Parks if you want more water Triathlon with relay options. Race offered a discount to anyone that fun. The Outlaw Trail Festival will starts with an open swim at Red The climb out of the Red Fleet Reservoir is a tough way to start the bike leg mentions Vernal DinoTri when they of the DinoTri. The course flattens out a bit afterwards, but the beautiful also be going on at the Western Park. Fleet state park. The bike starts with scenery continues throughout. Photo by Dave Iltis call in for a room. There is camping The highlight is Singing in the Rain, a crazy hill climb out of the park and at the KOA in town or at Steinaker By Dave Iltis the live musical put on by the town heads into town for a run and finish State Park. every evening. at Utah State Extension. One of the most beautiful triathlons in Utah! The DinoTri is one of Utah’s CW: What are some of the options CW: Is there anything else that Emilee Johnson, 801-520-0921, ver- classic triathlons. Held each June in for families when the race is over, or you would like to add? [email protected], dinotri.com Vernal, it draws racers from around the West. No wonder. The course is incredibly beautiful, and the event is very well run. This year’s event will be on June 24, 2017. We asked organizer Emilee Johnson to tell us about the event. Cycling West: Tell us about the DinoTri course. What are the three sections for the sprint and Olympic? DinoTri: The race starts at the stunning . Olympic swims the 750-meter circle twice, the Sprint swims it once. Then you bike a steep hill out of the park before hitting the canyon where 6 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

GRAN FONDOS Event Preview: Gran Fondo Kootenai Features a Fully-Supported, Multi-Day Fondo in Northwestern Montana peaks, deep green valleys, grand lake vistas, and majestic mountain views. And, due to the remoteness of these routes, cyclists will also encounter very few motorized vehicles along the way Our Day 0 “Fun” ride, is 17 miles long, with a minimal amount of elevation change. It helps orient new riders to the area, and follows the Kootenai River for a stretch along roads which we don’t otherwise ride during the actual event. The Day 1 route is 76 miles long, with 4700’ gain, and three aid sta- tions. It features continuously rolling terrain with a few short, steep climbs and a fabulous downhill run into the town of Eureka, just a few miles Crossing Lake Koocanusa on Montana’s highest bridge in the Gran Fondo from the Canadian border. Kootenai. Photo by John Weyhrich The Day 2 route is 98 miles long, with 6000’ gain, and four aid stations. It boasts several stellar climbs through lush forests and long, fun descents along rushing streams. This route also includes a mile-long unpaved section, a legitimate Euro- style climb (10-miles, ave. grade 7%; max. grade 12%), and is considered by many to be one of the top routes in the nation – it’s truly an epic ride!

CW: What support is available to riders each day? What are the high- Nearing the top of the fearsome Yaak Divide climb in the Gran Fondo lights of the rest stops? Where do Kootenai. Photo by John Weyhrich riders stay in Eureka? check-in day (June 30). GFK: We offer full support during By Dave Iltis We asked organizer John the entire weekend. That includes mechanical and nutritional support Weyhrich to tell us more about the along the ride routes, as well as chip Gran Fondo Kootenai is a fully- ride. timing. Our aid stations are manned supported, multi-day cycling event Cycling West: Tell us about the by members of regional service A tranquil stretch in the Yaak Valley in the Gran Fondo Kootenai. Photo by held in the remote northwest cor- three courses. What is the scenery organizations, and their additions of John Weyhrich ner of Montana. This year’s edition like? How are the climbs? home-baked goods, fresh fruit, and Kootenai River which flows into/ you would like to add? occurs on July 1 and 2. The ride Gran Fondo Kootenai: In general, cool treats provide a little local flavor out of the lake in Canada and the GFK: Gran Fondo Kootenai wel- starts in Libby on Day 1 and travels we designed our routes to take in the – figuratively and literally – to a full U.S.A., respectively. And, speak- comes all interested cyclists. This to Eureka. The ride then returns to region’s abundance of spectacular complement of Hammer Nutrition ing of the Kootenai River, Kootenai event provides opportunities to be as Libby – via a different route – on Day scenery along National Forest Scenic products and other standard ride fare. Falls – made famous in the film The challenging or as leisurely as desired. 2. The back-to-back, “stage” fondo is Byways, and to take advantage of its We also transport luggage and gear River Wild with Meryl Streep and Our relatively small size – typically augmented with a short, unofficial, exceptionally lightly trafficked roads. (clothes, tents, sleeping bags/pads, Kevin Bacon – lies just downstream less than 100 riders – allows us fun ride along the Kootenai River on Each day, riders will see snowcapped etc.) to/from Eureka, where we take from our start point in Libby. With to provide personalized service and over the school complex on Saturday the heavy snows received in the a special, intimate experience. And, evening and Sunday morning, pro- Kootenai region this past winter, the our close proximity to Canada draws vide warm showers, and a fantastic falls should be raging during this many of our cycling neighbors from catered dinner and breakfast. Most year’s event! The river bisects the the north; come be part of a fun, participants overnight in their tents rugged Cabinet Mountain range, still friendly international rivalry. on school grounds, though some home to a modest population of griz- choose to sleep inside on the gym zly bears. We’ll also pedal through Event Details: floor. A few choose to stay at one of the legendary and wondrous Yaak July 1-2 — Gran Fondo Kootenai, the limited indoor lodging options in Valley, made famous in writings by Libby, MT. A two-day, point-to- Eureka (at their own expense); if so, Rick Bass and other authors for its point, chip-timed fondo featuring we’ll transport luggage to/from those quiet remoteness. Glacier National fully supported riding through the locations, as well. Essentially, rid- Park, and all its majestic grandeur, spectacular landscapes of Montana’s ers show up, hand us their gear, and lies only an hour and a half to the remote northwest corner. Located simply focus on riding to their day’s east. on National Forest Scenic Byways, destination. our routes take in the stately Cabinet CW: Tell us about the history and Mountains, serene Lake Koocanusa, CW: Tell us about the natural the local people. and the legendary Yaak Valley. features and geography of the area. GFK: The name pertains to the Proceeds benefit local charities, What are some of the highlights? ancient homeland of the Kootenai John Weyhrich, 406-241-2829, john_ GFK: The area is renowned for Indians, which reaches from north- its abundance of natural resources, west Montana to northern Idaho [email protected], gfkootenai. spectacular scenery, wild lands and and southwestern Canada. In more com its small, but hearty population. One modern times, the region has been of the most prominent features of the susceptible to the rises and falls of region is Lake Koocanusa, which the timber industry. Additionally, the we spend a considerable amount town of Libby, in particular, was of time riding along (and across!). beset by the revelation that a local Technically, this body of water is mine produced an asbestos-laden a reservoir, but it’s in a scenically byproduct which caused severe med- spectacular setting and it provides ical and economic hardships for hun- a fantastic backdrop for the event. dreds of the town’s residents. Libby We’ll ride for nearly 50 miles along is still recovering from that blow, the U.S. portion of the “lake,” but and proceeds from the gran fondo go there is a whole other half of the toward aiding that process. lake in Canada! In fact, the name is a conglomeration taken from the CW: Is there anything else that JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 7 8 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

HEALTH Nutrition for Cyclists: Achieving Your Ideal Body Weight of this into consideration, it can be up into smaller portions. You will will change and adapt to the healthy Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN has By Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN; helpful to think of your body as an find you are less hungry and more choices you make. a Master’s degree in nutrition PLAN7 Endurance Coaching engine that will perform best if you satisfied if you eat small meals more with an emphasis in sports di- Dietitian and Nutrition Coach put the proper fuel in the tank. frequently. Time for the customary self-pro- etetics at the University of Utah. The first thing you want to do -Don’t starve yourself! You will motion! My job is to do all this math She is a Registered Dietitian, the It’s the topic that never gets old is determine your body’s metabolic end up binging later on anyway so for you, then provide an individual- nutrition coach at PLAN7 En- when talking about nutrition for needs. This can be done by mea- you’re better off to eat smaller meals ized meal plan to help you reach your durance Coaching, and races cyclists, as a major goal for most of suring your Basal Metabolic Rate more often. Keep your engine going goals. I’d love to help you reach your for Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling us is to optimize our power to weight (BMR) to learn how many calories rather that letting it run out of gas optimal power:weight and feel great team. For individual custom nu- ratio. We all want to be lean machines you need to survive. From there we then need a huge meal. Your metabo- on your bike, all while enjoying your trition coaching, you can reach and go uphill like billygoats, right?! can figure out the ratios of carbo- lism will thank you too. food and lifestyle. Breanne at 801-550-0434 or bre- Last year I wrote an article titled hydrates, fats, and proteins that are -Eat your carbs early in the day [email protected]. “Weight Loss vs. Power Gain, The appropriate for you on a daily basis. and around exercise. Remind your- Struggle is Real” which tackled the Then the real fun starts: finding the self that you need energy to get subject by discussing methods to exact amount of fuel you need for through your day, not to sleep! determining your ideal power:weight training and racing. It is crucial that -Have most of your salad greens, (P:W) taking into consideration male you get the proper amount of carbs lean proteins, and other veggies at and female body types as well as going into an effort, keep up on night. They will make you feel full personal goals. The next step is hav- energy and hydration during work- because they take longer to digest. ing realistic expectations of yourself outs, and recovering properly with You can break down all that fiber and establishing healthy methods to adequate carb replacement, electro- while you sleep. reaching your goals. lytes, and sufficient protein so that -If you’re a late night snacker, For a quick recap of the math your body can be ready to do that find light treats that satisfy a craving, from the preceding article, P:W is all again tomorrow! (I can help you have a bite or two, and then put it determined by the simple formula determine those exact numbers so away! Or even better, make yourself power (watts) ÷ mass (kg). Feel free use my contact info below for per- a cup of relaxing tea (maybe with to contact me personally for help sonal reccs and meal planning, etc. some honey for sweetness) and let determining the realistic numbers for And yes, I do have a BMR machine yourself relax and get to sleep with- you, as the ideal range should be spe- that you can come get measured on.) out empty calories right before bed. cific to your body type, fitness level For those of you who want less -Give your body 12 hours of a fast and type of cyclist you are. There detail and more simple answers, here every day. Instead of worrying about was a reference chart in the last is a list of ideas and methods you can what time you have to stop eating, article that gave P:W ranges for men use to safely “diet” while maintain- base the time that you finish food and women at various fitness levels. ing your training load: for the day to be 12 hours before I’d be happy to provide this infor- when you’ll be eating breakfast. For mation again to anyone who wants -Think of your body having 2 example, if you’re an early bird that it. (See also: http://www.cyclingutah. different engines, one that needs rides at 7am, it’s best to have dinner com/fitness/health/determining-ide- regular fuel and one that needs sport at 6pm then breakfast at 6am the next al-body-weight-cycling-weight-loss- food. All of your regular daily meals day pre-ride. If you ride after work, vs-power-gain/) should be balanced with lean pro- you likely eat dinner later. So maybe So now let’s talk about methods teins, healthy fats, and moderate car- you are done eating at 9pm so you to decreasing body fat while main- bohydrates, with a big emphasis on have breakfast around 9am the next taining or increasing lean muscle lots of raw fruits and veggies. These day. The more regimented you are mass and strength. We want to do are the times to limit sugar, chips, with timing of food, the easier it is this without limiting our ability to candy, treats, etc. That is your “diet.” to feel satiated and develop patterns train. What I mean by that is if we The extra calories you need on top that become habits. decrease caloric intake too much, we of your BMR are energy for exercise, -Use a tracking app or food jour- won’t have the energy to ride. You so that is when it is ok to drink your nal to hold yourself accountable. may lose weight at first, but it is calories and have gels or bars as your Being honest with yourself is a big unsustainable and can mess up your workout requires. part of being successful. So be proud metabolism over time. Taking all -Divide your meals and snacks of what you put in to your body, as it JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 9 10 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

BOOK REVIEW ADVOCACY Spitting in the Soup Chronicles the History of Bike Advocate: SLCBAC’s Doping in Sport Marcus Kaller ing weight thus missing half of my and alcohol during the 1967 Tour- matches. A few days prior to the de-, the same year, coinciden- districts, I ran out of “vitamins”. I tally, that I received my prescription. By Marcus Kaller spent the 36 hours prior to the meet Mr. Simpson’s drug combo produced overweight, crying, and without any dehydration and a heart attack. Mr. As a cyclist, I ride for two reasons. First, for the pure enjoyment, and energy. I had one cup of tea and a Jackson also chronicles the death second, it’s a healthy alternative way to get around places without using half-cup of spinach to eat during of a Danish cyclist during the 1960 public transit or carpools. It took on more meaning when, years ago, I rode this time in order to make weight. Olympic 100-km time trial. Though Needless to say, I got my ass kicked, reputedly the cyclist died of drug on my bike as part of my job. Usually, I’m working in an office, but a proj- losing 2 of the 3 matches. use, there isn’t a shred of evidence ect opened an opportunity to where I can bike as part of it. I rode throughout More than twenty years later after to make that claim according to the Salt Lake City, doing a survey of city-owned assets to collect GIS data for this incident, I went back to school book. Heat stroke and poor medi- my company’s database, by using the established bike routes there and I to be a Physician Assistant, where I cal care caused the death, but the was impressed. In comparison, living in Midvale, which has no bike lanes had an “Ah-Ha” moment in my phar- media jumped on the “drugs kill” to speak of, I wanted to see active transportation set up where I live. I grew macology class. My vitamins were a bandwagon. very strong dose of “Vitamin A” for Spitting in the Soup is a thorough up in both West Valley City and Taylorsville, riding in neighborhoods, to Amphetamines! Though I obviously and encompassing book about all- school, to work, for much of my life. It was something I wanted to share cannot prove that hypothesis, my things doping. There are interesting with my community. symptoms fit well enough to support historical pieces about drug devel- From there, I learned about the Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory the theory. My story may not be ter- opment and potential futurist dop- Committee (SLCBAC) and the Bicycle Ambassadors program that the ribly interesting, but what may be of ing via gene replacement. Even non- By Lou Melini county operated. I applied for both, and a month later joined the ranks of interest is that I have never looked sports drug use is discussed when back and thought that I doped or SLCBAC. Since joining, I have talked to leaders in my community about French Olympic founder Pierre Mr. Jackson takes on Adderall and cheated. Perhaps this is in part due implementing active transportation, talked to people across the county de Coubertin wanted the games to similar drugs for ADHD as drugs for to the elapsed time or perhaps that about biking, and even provide safety features for children to put on their be based on purity and chivalric “performance enhancement” to sup- the amphetamines helped me make romance. That idea was quickly port what appears to be his take on bikes. It’s been difficult at times, especially with everything else going weight, not enhance my performance, squashed as the will to win took the balance of what is acceptable and on in life. Strides have been made, but still much work remains at hand. a hair-splitting rationalization. over. Whatever it took to win, even legal when it comes to performance Working with the people at SLCBAC gave me both insight and support in That dilemma of my (theoreti- if it was poison, was soon the law enhancement. It is well done, even cal) use of amphetamines and its improving the bicycle environment in Sat Lake County. of competition. Historically, it was though it is not truly sports related. associated cheating, are a large part So if you are an active cyclist, like myself, who want to make a differ- the duty of the athlete to take drugs In concluding chapter, the reader of Spitting in the Soup. Chapter 15, to perform at one’s best. Over time, is left to ponder the question of dop- ence and improve the quality of life in your community, I encourage you to “Amphetamines for All” is where drug use in sports was demonized. ing. “The WADA code cites 3 justi- visit your city council meetings and address your leaders about bicycling Mr. Jackson states that my prescrip- This sequence of events is chronicled fications for it’s anti-doping project: issues. Another thing is to find people who share your concerns and pas- tion for amphetamine was one of in the book, Spitting in the Soup. (1) performance- enhancing drugs sion about cycling. One great place is the SLCBAC meetings we hold “8-10 billion 10-mg amphetamine give unfair advantage, (2) doping is The reviews that I read about every month at the County Government Center, the second Wednesday of Spitting in the Soup spoke of the book doses” (in 1969). It seems that the unhealthy, and (3) doping violates every month. And we are looking for people to join our committee who are as a history of doping in sports. It is, entire country took amphetamines the spirit of the sport”. Following in part, a book about doping history, for weight loss, depression and other this are several pages that make concerned about the state of cycling in the county, especially those the live but for most of the book it discusses assorted reasons, an acceptable prac- recommendations to “the code” and in the south and west areas of Salt Lake County, such as Draper, Riverton, the conflicting attitudes, policies, tice at the time. As an extension of point out the arbitrary nature of the Sandy, and Herriman. You can get more information at slco.org/bicycle. this use of amphetamines, Spitting in laws and knowledge about drugs as code. If you live in Salt Lake City, there is the Salt Lake City Bicycle the Soup spends a lot of time defin- they have been used and are currently Advisory Committee. You can find more at www.slcgov.com/bc/boards- used in sports. It is, to say the least, ing and redefining the morality of So after reading the book, have and-commissions-bicycle-advisory-committee. In addition, our friends a very thought provoking book that what constitutes cheating, legal and I changed how I feel about my pos- is remarkably well researched. Our illegal drug use, and basically the sible amphetamine use? Not at all, from Bike Utah recently organized the Salt Lake Action Group. They are favorite sport, cycling is frequently hypocrisy in our country of sports but I have learned much from this working on campaigns in advancing infrastructure, programs, and events mentioned, along with passages from and performance enhancement. thought provoking book. I highly throughout Salt Lake County. You can check them out at bikeutah.org/ For local Utahns, there is also other sporting organizations such a recommend Spitting in the Soup. saltlakeactiongroup/. And finally, if you are want to encourage people baseball, football, track and field, a chapter entitled “Supplements: to ride bikes and and teach safety practices, you can become a Bicycle weightlifting and Olympic sports in Government-Approved Dope”, that general. is basically a history of the supple- Spitting in the Soup Ambassador. More information can be found at slco.org/active-transporta- I have been interested in doping ment industry within Utah. Orrin By Mark Jackson tion/bicycle-ambassador-program/. in sports going back to my high Hatch, our long-time elected sena- Velopress, 2016 By working together, we can foster an environment that encourages school wrestling days, in particu- tor and protector of the supplement Boulder, Colorado people to get on their bicycles and ride for great opportunities. lar the 1967-68 wrestling season. I industry, receives a lot of print in this www.velopress.com wrestled at 98 pounds during the ‘66- chapter that is alone worth the price ‘67 wrestling season, dropping 8-10 of the book. Report: Bikeshare and Bad Air? How do they pounds to make weight. I expected For me as the reviewer, I found Interact? to be slotted for the 106-pound posi- that there is one major aspect of the tion my Jr. year but a new kid moved book to make it a must read. In this into the school district that was a day and age what is the “truth” in the A vicious or virtuous (bi)cycle syndrome: biking instead of driving little better than I. I made the choice news is difficult to discern, as there cleans the air. So the more people who bike in a city, the cleaner the air they to go back down to 98 pounds, a seems to be a lot of “false news” breathe. But the fact that so many people drive rather than pedal makes the requirement that meant 10-12 pounds and alternative facts”. In Spitting in air dirtier and discourages people from biking. So how to turn the vicious of weight loss after finishing 7th in the Soup, Mr. Jackson does a lot of circle into a virtuous one? the county cross country champi- legwork chasing footnoted citations Support The researchers didn’t answer that, but they looked at the bikeshare onship. On my 3rd visit to physi- to the primary source. He skillfully program in Taiyuan, the capital of the North China province of Shanxi, a traces the chronology of statements cian to be certified at 98 pounds, I Your manufacturing town. The city runs one of the most successful bikeshare finally received the OK along with such as “EPO kills” or “doping kills” program in the developing world, according to the authors of Seasonal a prescription for what I remember through time. There are many pages Analysis on Factors Affecting Bike Sharing Choice: With a Focus on Air being told were “vitamins”. The next tracing the history of “EPO deaths”. Local Bike day after my first dose I spent the Though you, the reader, may believe Pollution’s Impact (goo.gl/jCkWYc) from University College London. lunch hour talking to a teammate that “18 Dutch cyclists died after the Shop! The authors reported “an increase in air pollution level has the expected about how much we were talking. use of Epo”, Mr. Jackson follows the significant negative impact on bikesharing only when the air is polluted at He also received a prescription for paper trail to show that those deaths relative (sic) severe levels.” But opting to forgo bike-sharing on smoggy vitamins from the same physician. I were no more than rumor and innu- days also varied depending on users socioeconomic status and weather. had a fairly successful season beating endo. The only documented death The study also notes that factors and policies in a developing country nearly everyone I wrestled includ- (autopsy and drug findings) to drugs like China may not apply in wealthier nations. ing the number one seeded wrestler in cycling, according to Mr. Jackson, -Charles Pekow at the upcoming district tournament. was Tommy Simpson’s collapse and However I still had difficulty mak- subsequent death to amphetamines JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 11

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SHIMANO 5 Vigen Sarkisian Armenia 0:45:41 4 Cortlan Brown 6:38 Place, Name, Team, Time 10 Hadley Peay Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling 1 Ezra Smith Competitive Cyclist MTB Team 5 Adam Roth 4:11:37 3:26:35 6 Dan Kadrmas Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 5 Cody Haroldsen 6:38 Cat 3 15-18 Women 1:28:18 2 Sienna Leger Redel Competitive Cyclist MTB 60K Male 50-59 3 GAVIN STORIE TEAM ENDURANCE360 3:26:36 0:45:42 6 Erik Brockhoff 6:48 1 Torrey Turner 58:05.6 Cat 1 30-39 Women Team 1 Tim Zandbergen VeloSport / RideBiker Alliance 4 CRIS WILLIAMS VOLO CYCLING CLOTHING - 7 Tony Peterson Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 7 Jared Brewer 6:52 Cat 3 Women 1 Meghan Sheridan Bingham Cyclery Peak 3 Katja Freeburn Bear Development Team 2:41:15 JUMEX - 3:26:38 0:46:55 8 Robert Smallman 6:53 1 Abbigail Clawson 59:51.6 Fasteners 1:12:03 4 Kira Crowell Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling 2 David Kelsey Bike Shop / Eye Gear 3:28:20 5 STEPHEN ROGERS ZONE FIVE RACING 3:26:38 Cat 1/2/3 Junior Men 9 Aaron Olsen 6:53 Cat 3 15-18 Men 2 Ami Stuart 1:15:16 5 Ellise Shuman Competitive Cyclist MTB Team 3 Tim Menifield 3:41:03 6 JOHN MCKONE FLYING TIGERS P/B JAMIS 3:26:47 1 Cortlan Brown Canyon Bicycles Pro Cycling 10 Shaun Johnson 7:16 1 Wyatt Maxwell 42:53.3 Cat 1 50-59 Men Cat 1 17-18 Men 4 Peter Rissler Clean Power Cycling Team 3:58:46 7 ALAN WHEELWRIGHT AMERICA FIRST CREDIT 0:53:36 Masters Men 55+ 2 Andrew Miller Summit -Competitive Cyclist 1 Reed Topham Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners 1 Caleb Swartz Linear Sport / Trek 5 Ronald Strand 4:21:13 UNION/P-TO 3:26:47 2 Robert Smallman Team Endurance 360 0:55:37 1 Jerald Hunsaker 7:16 51:19.3 1:10:11 2 Paul Fabian Arizona Bicycle Racing Association 60K Male 60+ 8 ROB VAN KIRK CT VELO 3:27:04 3 Joshua Frick Ski City Cycling 0:55:55 2 Gary Azevedo 7:24 Cat 1 60+ Men 3 Jake Yackle Northern California/Nevada 3 Alec Ramos 53:22.1 1 Roger t Billings billings boys 5:38:20 9 VIGEN SARKISIAN ARMENIA 3:27:08 4 Jared Brewer Ski City Cycling 0:56:29 3 gary simmons 8:27 Cat 3 Men 19-29 1 Rick Morris Canyon Bicycles Racing - Utah Cycling Assoc 60K Women 10 MARK SCHAEFER MADDOG 3:27:19 5 Walter Durrer Remote Geo Cycling Team 0:56:30 1:24:30 4 Connor Patten Competitive Cyclist MTB Team Masters Men 45+ 1 Kody Sanchez 43:07.2 1 Gina Rau 3:32:16 Men 55+ 6 Will Hanson Ski City Cycling 0:57:27 1 Ian Skurnik 6:42 2 Jeremy Foster 1:06:23 2 Lawrence Woolson Bingham Cyclery Peak 5 Cameron Larson Competitive Cyclist MTB Team 2 Jennifer Kruleski 3:44:08 1 MARK SCHAEFER MADDOG RACING 2:18:24 7 Erik Brockhoff Cicada Racing Inc. 0:57:31 Fasteners 1:26:58 6 Bradyn Lange Competitive Cyclist MTB Team 3 Ann Rivera LVW Cycling/ Colavita 5:07:50 2 Walter Durrer 6:50 Cat 3 Men 30-39 2 TODD BROWN PEDALINDUSTRIES 2:18:25 8 Aaron Olsen Ski City Cycling 0:57:37 3 Vigen Sarkisian 7:01 1 John Healy M and M RC 46:58.7 Cat 1 Junior Men 7 Colton Sacket Summit -Competitive Cyclist 4 Tina Feoli LVW Cycling/ Colavita 5:07:51 3 DIRK COWLEY FFKR ARCHITECTS RACING 2:18:27 9 Brad Loyd Remote Geo Cycling Team 0:57:50 1 Nolan Jenkins Competitive Cyclist MTB Team 8 Simon Lewis True Performance Junior 60K Singlespeed Open 4 Stephen Rogers 7:03 Cat 3 Men 40-49 4 ZAN TREASURE2:18:28 10 Cody Haroldsen Ski City Cycling 0:59:13 5 kyle brown 7:06 1 Seth Bradley Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling 1:18:44 Development/PB E 1 Philip Benson 2:24:21 5 PHIL KESBY HAMILTON WHEELERS 2:18:28 11 Preston Weeks Caliber-SBR Cycling p/b LHM 2 Brennon Peterson Canyon Bicycles 1:19:02 9 Michael Mace Bear Development Team 2 Matt Hansvick 3:55:19 6 Dan Kadrmas 7:14 40:54.4 6 ROGER MALINOWSKI ST. LUKE’S SPORTS Lex 1:00:25 7 Andrew Lock 7:18 3 Skylar Patten Competitive Cyclist MTB Team 10 Ethan Moyer Natural Grocers Cycling Team MEDICINE/LRCC 2:18:28 2 Rob Brasher 41:06.6 Cat 1/ 2/3 Masters Men 35+ 8 Tony Peterson 7:21 3 Robert Sorenson 44:10.9 1:19:42 Junior Women 10-12 Wasatch 360 6 Hour Race, May 29, 7 JERALD HUNSAKER BOUNTIFUL MAZDA CYCLING 1 J Kirby 0:54:45 4 Ryder Jordin Canyon Bicycles Racing - Utah 1 Delaney McCarthy Summit - Competitive Cyclist 2017, Heber, UT TEAM 2:18:32 2 Paul Kilhefner 0:55:10 Cat 4/5 Master Men 35+ Cat 3 Men 50+ 1 Steven Parry 7:15 1 Russell Hull 53:36.3 1:20:30 2 Merritt Kretzmeier Place, Name, Team, Time, Laps 8 ANDRES MARICQ2:18:34 3 Devin Smith Bountiful Mazda 0:57:18 5 Hayden Rosborough 1:21:49 Junior Women 13-14 Solo Women 9 NORMAN FRYE SKI CITY CYCLING 2:18:43 Cat 1/2/3 Junior Women 2 Patrick Morton 7:17 2 Joe Benson 53:55.9 3 Doug Almstedt 7:32 3 Denny Tynan Stay Park City Cycling 54:36.8 6 Sam Brown 1:21:54 1 Skyler Perry Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling 1 Anne Perry 6:52:31 7 10 KURT HOLZER ST LUKE’S SPORTS MEDICINE 1 Alison Frye Ski City Cycling 0:47:48 7 Dylan Fairchild 1:24:54 2 Sydney Nielson 2 Marin Kammer 5:36:59 5 2:20:23 2 Eleise Hinton Caliber-SBR Cycling p/b LHM 4 George York 7:50 Cat 2 15-18 Women 5 8:04 1 Bailey Nielson 1:13:03 8 Harrison Klapheke Nashville Local Cycling 3 Tai Lee Smith 3 Laura Howart 5:52:03 5 Junior Men 10-12 Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Lex 0:47:48 1:25:05 4 Abby Swall Reno Devo ( Reno Tahoe Junior 4 Brittany Probert Stay Park City 6:16:22 5 1 JOHANN Moore1:09:18 3 Mary Emerson 0:48:33 Cat 1/ 2/3 Master Men 35+ 2 Madison Lee 1:14:23 1 jared prince 6:46 3 Zaydie Croy 1:18:42 9 Bjorn Riley Boulder Junior Cycling 1:25:56 Cycling) 5 Michelle Yung 5:28:47 4 Junior Men 13-14 4 Jillian Gardner Canyon Bicycles 0:51:04 10 Bradon Hudspeth 1:27:15 Junior Men 10-12 Solo Men Singlespeed 1 JAXON GILBERT1:16:58 5 Colleen Neider Endurance 360 0:53:38 2 Devin Smith 7:01 4 Opal Koning 1:19:53 Junior Men 5 Anna Castro Summit -Competitive Cyclist Cat 1 Men 19-29 1 Nicholas Konecny 1 Chris Probert Stay Park City 6:53:20 7 Junior Men 15-16 6 Annette Bowman Team Endurance360 0:54:39 1 Jeremy Norris 1:22:19 2 Isaac Engeling Summit -Competitive Cyclist 2 Joe Finlayson 6:23:01 6 1 RYDER JORDIN CANYON BICYCLES 1:40:38 Cat 1/2/3 Masters Men 35+ 1 Hunter Munns 8:45 1:29:04 2 Tanner Munns 8:51 6 Mikaela Echo Reno Devo ( Reno Tahoe Junior 2 Carter Anderson 1:25:46 3 Maddux Leonard Summit -Competitive Cyclist 3 Troy Noorda 6:04:14 5 2 JOHN HUGHES LIFE BEHIND BARS RACING 1 Kelly Hunsaker PLAN7 DS 0:36:30 3 Caleb Norman Summit -Competitive Cyclist 4 Myles Perry Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling Solo Men (to 39) 1:41:33 Cat 4/5 Men Cycling) 1:30:11 1 Tanner Carlson 6:59 7 Natalie Fink Summit -Competitive Cyclist 1:27:01 5 Anders Silitch Summit -Competitive Cyclist 1 Sam Sweetser 6:36:07 8 3 REMI COCUSSE MAYBIRD 1:42:30 Bear Lake Road Race, May 13, 4 Koby Vargas 1:29:32 6 Adam Engeling 2 Levi Kammer 6:33:49 7 4 ZACH DESPAIN CANYON BICYCLES 1:50:32 2017, Garden City, UT 2 Nic Porter 7:03 1:35:14 3 Jason Mccloy 7:13 Cat 2 Women 30-39 5 Brendan Money Bountiful Bicycle Racing 1:29:41 Junior Men 13-14 3 Preston Yardley 6:22:20 6 5 HENRY LARSON 1:50:32 Place, Name, Team, Time 6 Joseph Wintergerst COS Racing 1:29:52 1 Brayden Johnson 4 Hunter Ransom 6:25:10 6 6 LANCE HEATON1:57:24 Pro/1/2/3 Men 4 Andrew Greco 7:19 1 Ashley Beimert Caliber/SBR 1:15:06 5 CASON SEARLE 7:37 Cat 2 15-18 Men Cat 1 Men 30-39 2 Lasse Konecny Bicycle Racing Association of 5 Josh Matheson 7:06:44 6 7 JOSHUA GILBERT FFKR ARCHITECTS RACING 1 Brad Loyd Remote Geo Cycling Team 4:08:00 1 Bryson Perry Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling Colorado Solo Men 40+ 2:09:08 2 Jason Castor Contender Bicycles 4:08:01 6 Scott Draudt 7:39 1 Gabe Noorda 0:56:59 7 Anthony Jeffs 7:48 2 Henry Larson Canyon Bicycles Racing - Utah 1:20:20 3 Cooper Seliga Summit -Competitive Cyclist 1 Aaron Campbell 5:50:16 7 Junior Men 17-18 3 joe waters Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fastener 2 Kevin Day Team Endurance 360 1:20:52 4 Court Kretzmeier Summit -Competitive Cyclist 2 Richard DalCanto 6:00:07 7 1 TRISTAN HARRIS CANYON BICYCLES 1:41:08 4:08:01 8 Jason Munns 7:49 0:58:47 Cat 3/ 4 Men 3 Collin DiMattio M and M RC 0:58:54 3 Jayson Jacobs Bicycle Racing Association of 5 Ethan McKay 3 Albert DalCanto 6:06:17 7 2 VIGGO MOORE ZONE FIVE RACING 1:41:23 4 Cortlan Brown Canyon Bicycles Pro Cycling Colorado M 1:21:26 Cat 3 Junior Men 15-18 4 Mike Johnson 6:58:39 7 3 HAYDEN JOHNSON CANYON BICYCLES 1:49:25 4:08:01 1 Daxton Kennington 7:06 4 Jackson Miers Reno Devo ( Reno Tahoe Junior 2 Ryan Mauser 7:09 Cycling) 0:59:32 4 John Osguthorpe Team Endurance 360 1:22:54 1 Wyatt Maxwell 5 Bob Saffell 5:47:07 6 4 DALLIN KELLY CANYON BICYCLES 1:50:32 5 Ira Sorensen Canyon Bicycles / Canyon Bicycl 5 Robbie Stout 1:25:10 2 Alec Ramos Duo Men 5 BRADEN HUDSPETH CANYON BICYCLES 1:50:32 4:08:02 3 Tim Fegel 7:10 6 Jonathan Lee 1:31:25 Cat 3 Men 19-29 1 Flying Lycra Bro’s Matthew Turner, Tyler Jones Cat 3/4 Men 6 Jared Brewer Ski City Cycling 4:08:03 4 Henry York 7:16 7 Tom Gosselin 1:32:26 1 Kody Sanchez 6:06:52 8 1 TAYLOR EDWARDS ZONE FIVE RACING 2:17:56 7 Nathan Barnes CANYON BICYCLES - SHIMANO 5 James Ianni 7:50 We have tons Cat 1 Men 40-49 Cat 3 Men 40-49 2 WATTAGE BAZOOKA’S Brennon Peterson, Ryder 2 RYLAN SCHADEGG KHS ESI GRIPS RACING 4:08:04 6 Rees York 8:10 1 Cary Smith 1:21:03 1 Seth Bradley Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling Jordin 6:19:52 8 2:18:05 8 gavin storie Team Endurance 360 4:08:06 Pro/1/2/3 Women of 2 Aaron Campbell Bountiful Bicycle Racing p/b Cat 3 Men 50+ 3 Dumpster Fire Racing AJ Turner, Mark Currie 3 JESSE DUNN TEAM ENDURANCE360 2:18:14 9 Joshua Frick Ski City Cycling 4:08:06 1 Ingrid Smallman 7:02 Okland Cons 1:21:44 1 Russell Hull 6:21:28 8 4 BEN STEVENSON TEAM ENDURANCE360 2:18:21 10 Derek Edwards Zanconato Racing 4:08:07 2 Mary Emerson 8:05 3 Aaron Phillips Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners Cat 1 15-18 Men 4 TMJH Jason Hendrickson, Tim Matthews 5 LANCE PACKER ROEUR DECO 2:18:24 Cat 4/5 Men 3 Eleise Hinton 8:29 race photos 1:26:05 1 Nolan Jenkins 6:22:10 8 6 DAXTEN KENNINGTEN COULER 2:18:30 1 Nic Porter Adobe 2:04:35 4 Annette Bowman 8:38 4 Kenny Wehn Bicycle Racing Association of 2 Sam Brown 5 Super Commute Jason Rafeld, Noah Singer 7 BRUCE DEPPE CICADA 2:18:32 2 Rick Finlayson Millbrook Racing 2:04:35 5 Colleen Neider 8:57 posted at Colorado 1:27:20 3 Skylar Patten 6:10:16 7 8 HERIBERTO FRUTOS CT VELO 2:18:33 3 Seth Hinckley SBR Cycles 2:04:35 Masters Women 35+ 5 Jody Harris 1:32:49 4 Bradon Hudspeth Duo Coed 9 LIAM ODONNELL CICADA RACING P/B MARK 4 James Ianni Fort Lewis College 2:04:36 1 Kelly Hunsaker 8:36 gallery.cyclingu- Cat 1 UCI Junior Women 17-18 5 Brennon Peterson 1 Team Holley 6:44:53 8 MILLER S 2:18:41 5 Alan Takemori Millrock racing 2:04:36 2 Alisha Doyle 9:06 1 Ezra Smith Competitive Cyclist MTB Team 6 Harrison Klapheke 2 Team Two Ply Tristan Planelles, Tally Perry 10 JASON LINDER STAY PARK CITY CYCLING 2:18:44 6 Ethan Hoj 2:04:36 3 Kristy Stratton 10:30 tah.com 1:07:08 7 Ryder Jordin 6:10:52 7 Cat 4/5 Men 7 CASON SEARLE Caliber-SBR Cycling p/b LHM Cat 3/4/5 2 Sienna Leger Redel Competitive Cyclist MTB 8 Payton Andersen 3 Flying Samchez Christopher Peters, Morgan 1 NIC PORTER ADOBE 1:48:19 Lex 2:04:36 1 Shannon Tuddenham 9:30 JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 15

SPEAKING OF SPOKES BIKE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES Just Meandering . . . On A Bike Bike Friendly Status Awarded small forest till it emerged into a hay field where some farmers were bail- ing and loading hay. We exchanged to St. George, Utah, Pueblo waves, and I moved on. Shortly thereafter, I found paved road which and Silverthorne, Colorado led to the town of Largitzen and adding connectivity between neigh- the D17, which took me back to By Charles Pekow borhoods and to parks and shop- Dominique’s home. ping, Thurber adds. The plan calls The night before, it had been St. George City, Utah prides for trebling the city’s 50 miles of raining, and it drizzled off and on itself so much on its bike facilities trails and building a connection during my ride. But that only made that the first thing you might see on with the nearby city of Washington, it more refreshing, and enhanced the the city’s official website is a video Utah. The Parks Department is also colors along my route. In each town of mountain bikers enjoying them- hoping to start construction of a I stopped to gaze upon and photo- selves (https://www.sgcity.org/). bike skills park next summer. graph the church which has served The rotating video features a vari- To win higher status, of course, as the town’s religious center and ety of recreational events and when St. George must enact the plan and anchor, and to ever so briefly bask I hit the link, the bikers came up make the streets safer, McLeod in the sights, sounds and people that David Ward with Mont St. Michel in the background in the Normandy first. But the southwestern Utah had says. The city of 80,000 also needs region of France. Photo by Karma Ward originally kindled my love of France to improve its road biking around to dedicate more staff to biking town to match its recreational and add bike facilities on more By David Ward cycling before it could be award- high-speed roads. “Some high ed Bicycle Friendly Community speed roads are barriers to biking,” We just returned last week from (BFC) status from the League of McLeod says. a trip to the and France. American Bicyclists (LAB). “We’ll restripe and resurface Toward the end of this sojourn, we This spring, it did just that, earn- more bike lanes and add wider were staying with some friends, ing bronze status, the first step shoulders when possible,” Thurber Dominique and Annie. I had met on the BFC ladder (below silver, promises. “We aim to go for silver Dominique, his mother and his sis- gold, platinum and the seemingly or gold. I don’t think we’ll ever be ter, when I represented them in a unreachable diamond) in the spring the Portland of Utah but its a goal wrongful death lawsuit involving round of awardee announcements. we’d like to take on.” Dominique’s father who was killed Two years ago, the city applied in a cycling accident while on a bike and received an honorable mention. Bike Friendly Colorado Cities tour which was passing through Utah. Back then “they were really disap- While St. George stands alone Dominique, knowing of my pas- pointed because they thought they in Utah in getting an award this sion for riding, offered me the use were really close. They had great spring, the march in Colorado con- of a bike, either his old road bike or Karma and David Ward meander through Amsterdam. Photo by Shawn mountain biking but just didn’t tinues. Pueblo won bronze, up from his father’s old mountain bike. While Wright have a lot of road biking going on,” the honorable mention it got in explains LAB Policy Director Ken 2012. Pueblo impressed LAB with I preferred the road bike, it was old right. I can’t even say it was the road so many years ago. McLeod. its high level of staff dedicated to enough that the threads on my ped- less traveled. I had one more opportunity to ride “The big thing that happened in biking but “on the other side, they als (which I had brought in hopes The road then took me to while staying with Dominique. This between applications is that (last don’t have a very good ratio of of being able to ride a few times) Hirsingue where a road turned off time, I turned left at the first junction, year) they adopted the St. George bicycle network to road network,” would not screw into the cranks on to the right from the main road. It and soon found myself riding again Active Transportation Plan (goo.gl/ McLeod explains. Pueblo installed his road bike. But they would go on appeared to be heading up a hill a on unpaved forest roadways through ildQwf) that provides a blueprint “pretty good coverage on high speed the mountain bike. So, that became, little further ahead. That attracted a regional nature park. I eventually for more on-road facilities (so) peo- roads but is missing off-street and fortuitously for me, my chosen ride. me, so off I went. After a short dis- emerged onto another major road, ple can bike all year long, not just low-speed road facilities.” The evening before my first ride, tance, I had reached the edge of this this time the D16. I could see from mountain bike,” McLeod says. Silverthorne, Colorado also Dominique pulled out a map show- small town, and the pastures and my app that I could make this ride “We put more emphasis on bike moved up from honorable mention ing some designated and separated fields of local farmers that abutted it. into a loop by taking the D16 to the month with more activities than in to bronze. It impressed LAB with bike paths and set about explaining Since the road continued on, so did I, D78, then turning left onto the D17 previous years, including a ride with its staffing and mileage network how to get to them. This gesture was meandering along fields of grain and which, like my previous ride, would Mayor Jon Pike” and the city coun- for a town with a population of appreciated, but actually missed the pastures with grazing cattle. take me back to “chez Dominique”. cil to increase awareness around the 4,271. But it needs to provide bet- point of why I like to ride when I After awhile, the pavement ended, So, off I rode, pushing my pedals city,” says St. George Engineering ter cycling facilities on high-speed travel. Well, actually, I simply love and I was confronted with the deci- to propel this mountain back along Associate Monty Thurber. The city roads. “It sounds like they’re trying to ride. But beyond that, I have found sion whether to turn back or continue smooth paved roadways through sev- also stepped up events for Bicycle to make the community a mountain that I love to get on a bike and go on. Fate had me on a mountain bike, eral small towns, Fulleren, Mertzen, Awareness Month (May) this year, biking destination and are going exploring. I don’t like having a goal so I figured I was fated to continue Strueth, Hindlingen, Friesen and, featuring events at Bike to Work through the process of figuring out or a specified route or destination, on, which I did. I climbed on up a once again, Largitzen. How I love Day and Bike to School Day as well how they can do more trail develop- but prefer rather to meander and see grassy, rutted dirt road till I crested riding the winding roadways of as an official proclamation from ment and opening the community what I come across. the hill. Not knowing the area, I France through small, picturesque Pike and other activities. to people to explore by bike,” in Take this ride for example. When decided I needed to consult my maps French towns. Frankly, these rides The city is working on a variety addition to its recreational facilities, I left the next morning, I headed app, just to make certain I was not were two of the highlights of my time of infrastructure projects, such as McLeod explains. down the road through this pictur- headed to a dead end in descending in France. esque French village of Hirtzbach the other side. The app confirmed I only had a couple of other where Dominique and Annie live, that roadways of some sort continued opportunities to ride during this trip. our own edged out time meandering through the adja- located in the Alsace region of east- on till there was a junction with a We had flown into Amsterdam where Lance Armstrong to take the first cent area. I soon found myself on a ern France. After about a kilometer, major road, the D17. we stayed with my niece, Shawn, for yellow jersey of the 2005 Tour de short climb up to the small town of I came to a junction where I had a From there, I descended through a couple of days. One of those days, France. Armstrong was piqued, to Beauvoir, coming to the beautiful choice of turning either right or left. fields till I entered a forested area. we rented a couple of those distinctly say the least. small church whose spire I had been So, for no particular reason, I chose The roadway rolled on through this Dutch upright urban bikes, and my Anyway, after visiting the island able to see from some distance away. wife, Karma, Shawn and I took a ride and abbey, Karma and I rode back to The road then took me through some out to the town of Ouderkerk aan de our B&B, and then at dusk we ped- fields, past a picturesque windmill, Amstel where we enjoyed lunch on aled our way back to Mont St. Michel then down through another small a deck adjacent to the river before to see it bathed in lights at night. It town, Saint Laurent, where I turned pedaling our way back into the heart was beautiful, and made more so by to head back to our B&B. of Amsterdam. our refreshing ride there. The ride Well, this article just sort of Our next opportunity to ride came back, however, was a bit challeng- meandered. It reflects the nature of at Mont St. Michel, that iconic abbey ing as our bikes had no lights, and my opportunities to ride during my on an island. Our bed and breakfast the greenway path is not lighted. So, time in France and the Netherlands, had a couple of bikes we could rent, we used our cell phone flashlights, describing nothing major (except so we used those to ride on a green- holding them with one hand as we perhaps Mont St. Michel), but illus- way path along the river to where we tentatively peddled the nearly four trating the many small and lovely had to park the bikes before crossing dark miles back to our B&B. things to be seen when on a bike. the causeway to Mont St. Michel. The next morning, I went out for That is the beauty and excitement of This is that same causeway where one last ride in Mont St. Michel, this meandering on a bike. 16 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

THE METAL COWBOY Chasing Lightning own ambitions to become a beacon cirrhosis, heart attack, heart failure, When the black death/plague of humanity, I would have to dis- diabetes, arthritis and eight cancers came to , the Viking’s founder cover what was killing me before it – including pancreatic, stomach, gall colonies had spread the gene and pro- finished me off. bladder and liver cancer. tected a portion of the population… The only problem, I didn’t know which spread it further and allowed I was dying, I thought this was how Bloodletting to save me… so much of Europe to survive many everyone felt knocking on the door Game Of Thrones of them. other illnesses before antibiotics etc. of middle age. Of course I love a good fight So my Viking blood has been very The medical world calls it almost as much as I love a good story good to me, I was the guy who never Hereditary Hemochromatosis/Iron and the tale of hereditary hemochro- got sick or only mildly and got over Overload. It’s known in some circles matosis turns out to be an epic tale! it before others… until now. as the Irish Curse, but this deadly Iron in the body is the food that Thor’s hammer had grown heavy genetic mutation which causes one’s bacteria feeds on to get strong and and deadly inside me, poisoning me body to retain iron in organs and overwhelm its defense systems. with each bite of food, and it had be tissues is a worldwide curse, on par That’s why we have chelators around pulled out, one pint at a time. with type 2 diabetes in terms of its all the openings in our body – bind- reach. And it’s really a Viking vic- ing with much of the iron so bacteria Hereditary Hemochromatosis tory of sorts. can’t feed and grow. It’s a balancing and Athletes The world’s most common deadly act. But my mutation locks down 1 in 9 are affected worldwide treatable genetic disorder, hereditary iron on a permanent basis allowing it either as carriers or two gene holders. hemochromatosis, is also the least to store over time, stiffen organs and, Having the mutations increases one’s detected, diagnosed and treated in Goodnight Detroit. risk of storing excess iron in tis- time to prevent chronic illnesses and But why would evolution choose sues and organs. Iron overload is the premature dead. Not through lack of something that will time bomb in 40 trigger for a dozen cancers, chronic knowledge, but willful negligence years? Because it would save them in and deadly illnesses including heart on the part of a profit driven medical the here and now so they could pro- attacks, liver disease, liver and heart system. create. Here’s where it gets awesome. failure, arthritis, diabetes. It has one But my big mouth and regular If you have the mutation it stores iron of the lowest diagnosis rates in the check ups kept me in the race. That but it’s stingy about storing it in one world with less than 8 percent dis- and exercise, drinking tea with my special place – inside the police force covering they have it in time to treat meals (tea blocks the absorption type white blood cells. properly, or at all. of 70 percent of iron) not drinking This cell surrounds infection, pre- But are athletes at greater risk alcohol, eating badly and smoking… venting it from spreading. In people of iron overload than the general but even while playing all the right with normal versions of this cell, the population? Evelyn Hamilton plots a course during record setting 1,000 miles/84 hrs in health cards, this disorder would the saddle. Photo courtesy Joe Kurmaskie bacteria and infection can smuggle in A number of studies have con- have beat me in the end. as a trojan horse, growing strong on cluded yes, they are. sponsored wool jersey, bike shorts Once we knew what was causing the police cell’s iron, and breaking But Why? By Joe Kurmaskie aka the and a look that said, you might think my headaches, fatigue - a ferritin free to cause chaos as the cells give it 1. Iron Supplements Metal Cowboy you can handle some of this, but I do level of 2600 (normal being 50) and a a ride around the body. But my police Although numerous science based real damage on a bicycle in any set- liver so packed with iron I was a year cells carry no iron. studies have determined it gener- Like many good mysteries, ting and in the lives of those around or two away from needing to shop for Neither did the Vikings cells – ally does not improve performance, this one began with a photograph. me. She looked like a contemporary, a new one or for a cemetery plot - we where it started. iron is often used by elite athletes. Lightning In A Saddle: the long, a time traveler trapped in buttoned could treat it. They got about forty infection This trend has been on the rise for untamed life of Evelyn Hamilton, down pre war Britain. Each week for a year, they and illness free years – time enough decades, promoted by the vitamin will come out in book form in I lingered over the image, finally removed a pint of blood from me to to mate etc. and all the cultural ide- industry. Publicity about it’s use has 2019 and has been optioned by a grabbing it into a file, before mov- force the stored iron in my tissues to als - battling and bloodletting in influenced mid-range athletes and Hollywood production team from a ing on. I made a promise to myself I be pulled out for use oxygenating the their daily lives - kept the disorder the larger population of citizen ath- screenplay I completed last summer. would learn the rest of her story when new blood my body was being forced in check, for many, well beyond 40. letes training for charity runs, spartan The photo that started it all caught time and energy allowed. to make. This slow and steady leech- my eye while doing research for Little did I know that I was only ing process detoxifies my organs and another project. Clicking down to a few curves away from my own life brings everything back to normal find what I needed landed me on a nearly unwinding for good. Time levels. PhD student’s thesis project page; was running out for me, and energy Now, 36 months later, I only get turn of the century suffragettes. In in short supply. blood draws every 90 days. the corner, waiting patiently, was an Before I could tackle the long, Caught in time, one gets to be image of a woman leaning against a untamed and utterly astounding, true symptom free and live a full life. bicycle. story of Evelyn Hamilton; British Caught later, the blood letting still Something wasn’t right. Instead female cycling phenom who lived, helps lessen symptoms and prevents of a long dress and parasol, this loved and rode on her own terms, further deterioration of organs. Left cyclist, circa 1920, was wearing a fought sexism, actual Nazis and her untreated it leads to liver failure, JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 17 races, marathons, teams of all sports more physicals, or are mandated to and cycling clubs. take them by sponsoring organiza- CYCLING AND THE LAW The physiologic changes induced tions, request more tests be run and by exercise can mimic iron defi- are viewed by health professionals as ciency and decrease hemoglobin and stronger candidates for specific pan- On Which Utah Roads Is It Illegal to Ride my ferritin concentrations over the short els and tests outside of routine blood term. Determination of serum trans- work. Because they present less fac- Bicycle? ferrin concentrations identify true tors such as drinking, smoking, poor iron deficiency, but too many athletes diet, lack of activity, doctors look through the state. UDOT maintains trails throughout the county avail- simply take iron pills or multivita- beyond presenting symptoms for a By Russ Hymas and Ken a map which details the few state able to cyclists. The Bikeways mins with large doses of iron without source. Christensen roadways that prohibit bicycles, Map even designates routes by being tested for real deficiency, over- load or genetic mutations… because The Take Away: and can be found at the following comfort level for cyclists’ usage – they heard it was good for them and 1. While more studies need to With summer now in full swing, address: http://tinyurl.com/utahres- from “high comfort” to “extremely might give them an edge. be done regarding the correlation it’s impossible to ignore the influx trictedbikeroads low comfort.” (See http://www. Since HH has one of the lowest between elite performance and prev- of cyclists on Utah’s roads – either diagnosis rates in the world, with alence of gene mutations, athletes Still, while cyclists may be per- bikeslc.com/WheretoRide/PDF/ less that 8 percent discovering they of all stripes should NOT take iron preparing for road bike racing mitted on most state roads, they SLC_SLCo_BikewaysMap_web. have it in time to treat, or at all, a supplements and vitamins with iron events that run almost every week- may want to first consider whether pdf or pick up a free map at any large segment of athletes are playing in them end during the summer months, or Russian roulette every time they take 2. Highlights the need for wide- safer alternate routes exist. UDOT Salt Lake County bike shop). just trying to get in better shape. iron pills. spread, routine iron panel testing for has warned: “Only skilled cyclists We encourage all cyclists to take Some cyclists use the roads to com- In contrast, increased iron stores all populations to catch this disorder who are confident of their abilities a few extra minutes to select their in the body are a frequent find- and its damaging effects early and mute to work or school, while oth- ing in elite athletes who have used often. Sign our petition to make to maneuver under hazardous con- cycling routes by using the resourc- ers opt for elevation training in long-term iron supplementation. those tests routine again. ditions should use interstate high- es provided. A little extra planning Utah’s many canyons or longer, For example, elite runners have ways that are open to cyclists. If and forethought can go a long way increased intestinal blood loss, but As I got treatment and recovered flatter stretches of roadway to log you are not a skilled cyclist, please toward minimizing the risk of an can be compensated by enhanced my strength and stamina I returned to some long-distance mileage. absorption of dietary iron i.e eating a that image of a female cyclist looking consider a route that does not accident and ensuring an enjoyable As cyclists begin planning their healthy diet of food. Taking iron pills like a time traveler from 2005 tapped include interstate highways due to ride on one of Utah’s many scenic and supplements only increases the in 1920. training routes, many ask, “Which our higher motorized traffic speeds roadways. risk of iron overload (especially in Research was slow going. I used are the safest roads for me to ride?” athletes with undiagnosed hereditary this one image to search for others, (Interstates are posted at 65 mph and, “Are there any roads that are hemochromatosis) without improv- finally employing a face recognition to 75 mph throughout Utah) and a ing performance. app. That’s when I turned up a name. off-limits to cyclists?” Ken Christensen and Russ 2. More than a casual relationship Evelyn Hamilton. No wikipedia page. Fortunately, cyclists are permit- high volume of large truck traffic.” Hymas are avid cyclists and between elite athletes and a higher A further search of Hamilton and ted on most state roads throughout Some municipalities have gone prevalence of hereditary hemochro- cyclist hit pay dirt. Evelyn started a step further, providing cyclists Utah attorneys at UtahBicycle- matosis than general population has out as Evelene Alice Bayliss. And Utah. Prohibited roads include cer- Lawyers.com. Their legal prac- been established. over the course of her life had varia- tain portions of Utah’s interstate with detailed maps of cycling No less than four independent tions to her name. She was Evelene, highways (where cyclists can use routes available to them. For exam- tice is devoted to helping cy- scientific studies in Britain, France, Evelyn, Gladys, Alice, and several alternative routes) as well as roads ple, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake clists injured in collisions with and Australia have reached last names Helsen, Bayliss, Hamilton. motor vehicles. They are au- similar conclusions – athletes test for As research continued I began which are closed to non-motorized County joined forces with UTA HH at higher rates than general popu- unearthing articles and newsreels and travel, like Bangerter Highway. and UDOT to create a “Bikeways thors of the Utah Bicycle Acci- lation, not due to supplements, but at connections which would take me However, cyclists can take I-80 Map” which helps cyclists decide dent Handbook and are nation- the genetic level. The study on a literary global treasure hunt… on the safest routes available to ally recognized legal experts findings indicate a high prevalence revealing the biggest, most conse- up Parley’s Canyon, and are even of HFE (High Iron Fe gene) gene quential story of my writing career. I allowed on certain segments of I-15 them by highlighting the roads and on cycling laws and safety. mutations in highly trained profes- would have the good fortune to bring sional athletes populations (49.2%) a war heroine, cycling champion compared with sedentary controls and equality pioneer back to life and (33.5%). In a study of French athletes across the finish line of history. From across several sports the primary one picture to a life now featured at conclusions were that while 27% of www.evelynhamiton.org to a nomi- the French population is heterozy- nation for induction into the British gous (carriers) for mutations in this Cycling Hall of Fame in 2020. gene, 80% of the French athletes who won international competitions Next issue - More of Evelyn in rowing, Nordic skiing, running Hamilton’s exploits - Rides across and judo displayed mutations in one three zipcodes at 12 years old. Told or more allele of HFE, thus demon- that society has rules and boundaries strating the existence of a favorable because it’s a dangerous world out phenotype linked to this heterozy- there. Her response, “And I plan to gosity. Additional conclusions from pedal every mile of it.” these studies included: A. The frequency of HFE muta- tions in elite athletes is up to twice Joe Kurmaskie is a journalist, as high as in controls. (across all the syndicated columnist, and con- Support Your studies) tributor to numerous magazines B. In the international podium including Bicycling Magazine, Local Bike group from the French study, 80% Men’s Journal and Parenting. A of athletes had mutations in the HFE bike advocate, activist, founder Shop! gene. of Cadence Press, and a Ran- C. The HFE mutations are favor- dom House author of 8 books able to high level performance in including Metal Cowboy, Mud, athletes. Sweat and Gears and the latest D. Heterozygous HFE mutations collection, A Guide To Falling could be associated with a favorable Down In Public. phenotype. Called a literary force of na- 3. Athletes get tested more fre- ture by The World Herald, and quently and thoroughly for their A Modern Day Mark Twain on physical condition than do the gen- Two Wheels by USA Today, he’s eral population. a dynamic speaker who has ap- A strong argument, backed by peared on The Moth, E-Town data from three medical system sur- and A Prairie Home Companion, veys, indicates one reason more ath- at Interbike in Las Vegas, Nike, letes know they have HH than do Seattle Bike Expo and Amazon in the general population – and get Presents alongside Greg Lem- treatment – is because they schedule ond and Sheryl Crow. 18 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

ROAD RACING Racing at the Tour of California - Pro Road Cycling At The Highest Level

The Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling Team riders before the start of the Women’s Stage 4 in downtown Sacramento. L-R: Mickey Drummond, Hanna Muegge, Claire Rose and Mandy Heintz . (Catherine Fegan-Kim DNA team member & team photographer in background). 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com

The peloton stretches out like a rubber band racing up Del Puerto Canyon Road during Men’s Stage 2, 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com vated to the World Tour Calendar in Europe like the . this year. According to Wikipedia Danny compared World Tour, Pro “The UCI World Tour is the premier Continental and Continental race annual male elite road cycling tour, teams to baseball’s Major League, sitting above the various regional Triple A and Double A. He said as UCI Continental Circuits. It refers you progress from Continental to to both the tour of 28 events and an World Tour, the teams have more annual ranking system based upon support and more budget. “The only performances in these.” The 18 UCI difference is some races they actually World Tour men’s teams are the best play together.” Referring to AToC, of the best; teams like Sky, BMC, “you have all three, the first three The California State Capitol Building forms the backdrop for the Women’s Astana, Cannondale-Drapac among tiers all racing together.” Stage 4 in downtown Sacramento. 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com others.15 of the 18 World Tour teams What is it like for the smaller competed at AToC along with sev- teams to compete against these big eral lower level Pro Continental and teams with their multi-million dollar the Champs-d’Elysees. As a race Continental teams such as United budgets and superstar riders? I sense By Dave Richards photographer, I get the best seat in Healthcare and Rally Cycling. sort of a David vs. Goliath story the house – flying alongside the To understand the difference here. To gain a little insight, I spoke Have you ever wondered what peloton on the back of a motorcycle between the different team levels, with Phil Southerland, founder and Veteran ace rider Danny Pate it’s like to race a bicycle alongside taking pictures. I spent May 13th- I spoke with Danny Pate, veteran director of Pro Continental Team (Rally Cycling) Men’s Stage 2, 2017 the top riders in the sport? You’ve 20th following the Amgen Tour of rider for Rally Cycling. Danny raced Novo Nordisk. Amgen Tour of California. Photo by probably seen a stage or two of California observing top level racing, extensively in Europe for 15 years is unique in that all of its riders are Dave Richards, daverphoto.com the Tour de France on TV watching up close & personal. Here’s what I including racing for Team Sky, one Type 1 diabetics. The riders carry normal lives and become athletes the riders suffer up steep mountain found. of the top World Tour teams. As such a strong positive message to their themselves. When asked about rac- climbs or bumping and jostling each The men’s race of the Amgen Danny has seen it all from local club young fans who are afflicted with ing a World Tour event, Phil said, other while sprinting 40 mph down Tour of California (AToC) was ele- racing in the US to the big events this disease that they too can live “when you get to the World Tour, everyone is taking it seriously. And all the teams here, there’s big oppor- tunities for points, they’re all gonna try to score them. It’s what drives their sustainability at the World Tour and also the riders contracts for next year is points at World Tour races. It just really elevates the level of com- petition.” Phil also talked about how much deeper the organization is at a World Tour race. He mentioned other lower level races that may not have breakfasts for the riders or control errant cars wandering onto the course. Referring to World Tour races “it’s a much more controlled circus. That’s what we are at the end of the day, a moving circus.” He stated, “California has taken a slow approach to get to the World Tour. They’ve made mistakes along the way, but it’s really a world class event now.” We talked about budgets a bit and what it’s like to compete against big budget teams. “Sky’s got nearly a $40 million budget, they can spend money on everything. They get to JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 19

Robot towers overlook the peloton on Mt. Emma Road. Men’s Stage 7, 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com sprinters and Alexander Stage 6 for an out and back 15 mile Kristoff, both of Team Katusha around the lake Alpecin, to the line. with a unique finish on the pier Stage 4 featured a beautiful sea- overlooking beautiful Big Bear Lake. side start in Santa Barbara finishing Jonathan Dibben (Team Sky) took 99 miles later next to Six Flags Resort the stage win, but (Team Lotto NL-Jumbo) took over Evan Huffman (Rally Cycling) takes the win as his teammate Rob Brittton cheers him on while Britton himself in Santa Clarita. Evan Huffman of takes 2nd place. Men’s Stage 4, 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com the US based Continental team Rally the yellow jersey from Rafal Majka Cycling held out with a long break- (Bora-Hansgrohe). away effort to beat the big teams for Stage 7 closed out the race with the win. It’s pretty rare to see a small a mostly downhill rip starting at breakaway ride out front all alone Mountain High Ski Resort and for so long and not be caught by the finishing 78 miles later in beau- peloton, swallowed and spit out the tiful, historic downtown Pasadena. back. Especially when you’re a rider Once again, Evan Huffman of the on a Continental team. Doubly excit- Continental team Rally Cycling rode ing was that Evan’s teammate Rob in a long breakaway with several Britton took 2nd place that day. other riders outsprinting them to win Stage 5 was the 78 mile long the stage. George Bennett (Team Queen Stage starting in Ontario. It Lotto NL-Jumbo) held on to the yel- Focused. Individual Time Trial, included the hair-raising descent low jersey to win the overall race. Men’s Stage 6, 2017 Amgen Tour of down the Glendorra Ridge road This really did turn into a David California. Photo by Dave Richards, looping back to finish at the top of vs. Goliath story. Two stages out of daverphoto.com the steep Mt. Baldy climb. Andrew the seven were won by Huffman. 3 and although caught by the field, Talansky ended a long drought for Amazingly, a smaller lower level she won the Most Courageous Rider Grupo compacto. Men’s Stage 3, 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Photo by Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling by Continental team managed to Dave Richards, daverphoto.com Jersey for her efforts. winning this stage. upstage the top World Tour teams manage and control everything…. the women and makes for exciting We moved to Big Bear Lake on twice in one race. Impressive. and you got guys on Rally Cycling, racing. Unfortunately, my time was Men’s Race Overview Back to the men’s race. The race they’ve probably got a $2-3 million limited and I was only able to cover consisted of seven stages this year. budget and Jelly Belly which is prob- the final stage of the women’s race. I won’t bother with a detailed race ably less than a $1 million budget…. The race consisted of 4 stages start- report here since that info has been those kids, this is their big show for ing in on Thursday, May available online and on NBC Sports the year. It’s their chance to get up 11th and finishing with a criterium a level. It’s really good to see the broadcast for several weeks now. I’ll race around the State Capitol grounds mixture of US domestic teams get include just a quick summary of the in Sacramento on Sat. May 13th. The a chance to race with the best in the race. crit was sandwiched between the world.” Stage 1 featuring an out and back start and the finish of men’s stage 1. 104 mile road course starting and Women’s Edition The crowds were dense around the finishing alongside the California I would be remiss not to mention Capitol grounds as they were treated State Capitol grounds. the women’s edition of the AToC. to both races that Saturday. (Quickstep-Floors) beat out other The women’s World Tour is in its 2nd Utah was well represented here top sprinters (Bora- year and although it doesn’t yet carry by the locally co-owned Visit Dallas Hansgrohe), (Team the history nor the depth of the men’s DNA Racing Team. Mandy Heintz Sky) and (Trek- tour, it signals a rise in talent among rode a strong solo break on Stage Segafredo) for the win taking the first yellow jersey. From there the race headed south. The 90 mile long Stage 2 began in Modesto heading west up and over the steep Mt. Hamilton climb finishing in San Jose. The finish consisted of a long uphill drag where Rafal Majka (Bora-Hansgrohe) beat out George Bennett (Team Lotto NL-Jumbo) for the win, taking over the race leader’s yellow jersey. Stage 3 left Pismo Beach heading inland through farm country finish- ing in Morro Bay for a total of 120 miles. Again, the finish consisted of a long uphill drag overlooking the Rafal Majka (Bora-Hansgrohe) nails the final turn to finish the Individual beautiful coastline of Morro Bay and Time Trial, Men’s Stage 6, 2017 Amgen Tour of California. Photo by Dave paid off big-time for Peter Sagan Richards, daverphoto.com (Bora-Hansgrohe) as he beat top 20 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING Tinker and Perry Win Nevada’s Tinker Classic group just as the sun broke over the hills. Riders started on a long, 6-mile climb to the day’s highpoint of 4,600 feet. The race’s namesake, Tinker Juarez (Cannondale), took up the lead charging through a 20-30 mph headwind. Juarez was joined by Evan Plews (Ridge Cyclesport) and sin- glespeeder Steven Mills (New West Medical). As the opening road kicked up, Mills dropped off as his single gear became harder to turn over. Juarez and Plews carried on, There were many wild burros to be seen during the 2017 Tinker Classic. cresting the next steepest climb of Photo by CrawlingSpider.com the day and descending the rub- Riders climb through beautiful Southern Nevada in the 2017 Tinker Classic. lowed by 10-miles of steep rollers tacos and beer while luxuriating in Photo by CrawlingSpider.com ble-strew Silica Mine road. A steep, heading to the finish at Spicer Ranch. the cool green grass at Spicer Ranch boulder-filled, mining road, Silica Mine road is the most difficult sec- At the front of the pack Evan sharing stories and collecting their tion of the Tinker Classic and the one Plews overtook race leader Tinker awards that included a generous cash that prevents riders from choosing Juarez just miles from the finish line payout for the men’s and women’s a cyclocross bike for the otherwise and appeared poised to take the win open classes. gravel-grinder-type course. Even before missing a late-race turn and The 60 kilometer race was won with fat tires Silica Mine produced getting off course. Plews was well off by 50-plus rider Tim Zandbergen many flats and even more crashes as course before realizing his mistake (Velosport/RideBiker Alliance) with riders navigated through the jumble virtually ending his race. a time of 2 hours 41 minutes. Gina of loose rock. Juarez moved back into the lead Rau was the fastest female finisher The women’s race changed briefly and rode uncontested over the final with a time of 3 hours 32 minutes. on this descent as Jen Hanks (Pivot/ miles to the green oasis of Spicer The 60k course followed much the DNA Cycling) worked her way into Ranch and the win of his inaugural same route as the 100k without cross- the lead past Anne Perry (Binghams namesake race. ing into Death Valley. Cyclery). Perry, a former road racing Second place went to Justin The overall Tinker Classic experi- national and masters world cham- Thomas (Boulder Cyclesport) with ence was overwhelmingly positive; a pion, had opened a lead on the early singlespeeder Steven Mills finishing well-organized event, especially for a climbs with Hanks closing it down off an impressive day as the third first-year race, highlighted by some A rider comes in to the finish at Spicer Ranch in the 2017 Tinker Classic. on the rough descents but once the person to cross the line. of the friendliest race volunteers I’ve Photo by Matt Ohran descending was over Perry wound William Pease was the fourth rider ever encountered and a local com- mines, narrow-gauge railroad tracts, it up again and surged back into the to cross the line for third in the open munity truly excited to play host for By Shannon Boffeli and more wild burros than they could lead. men’s event. He was followed by this event. I can only imagine year count. Riders rolled back through Beatty another one-speeder Shannon Boffeli two will be even better. Beatty, Nevada - On May 6, 2017 The Tinker Classic is a point- and on to the turn-of-the-century (Pivot/DNA Cycling) placing two riders lined up to take on the Tinker to-point style event that starts in ghost town of Rhyolite with its crum- singlespeeders in the top-5 overall. See results on page 14. The Classic. The first-year event located Beatty and ends at the desert oasis of bling stone buildings and open-air Anne Perry showed off her road two hours north of Las Vegas, in Spicer Ranch where finishers would museum before crossing the bor- legs tearing through the railroad 2018 Tinker Classic will be held Beatty, Nevada, welcomed the first be treated to free music, beer, and der into California and Death Valley grade and dirt roads opening up a on March 31, 2018. 100 racers brave enough to tackle the tacos while reliving the challenges National Park. Despite the intimidat- hefty lead taking the win in 4 hours 60 or 100 kilometer distances. of the day. ing locale, temperatures remained 53 minutes. CLASSIFIED AD: Riders would be taking on the Temperatures were already warm in the mid-eighties with a cooling Amanda Felder (Bear Valley Lizard Head Cycling Guides challenge of conquering the desert when the race started at 7:00 AM. As breeze keeping the racers comfort- Bikes) overtook Hanks for the sec- Ride with the local area experts! conditions while being treated to a the leaders sprinted out of town on able. ond spot and held on all the way to GLACIER NATIONAL PARK tour of western history including the the day’s opening climb a herd of A long grind on the old Tonopah the line. Hanks rolled in for third. 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ROAD RACING Report: Transporting gl/sCOzZD). The authors state that parents are increasingly driving their Kids on E-Bikes kids to school, which not only con- Canyon’s Mancebo Wins Final Stage at tributes to congestion and dirty air but Ever tried taking your kids to to the number of overweight children. Redlands, Eisenhart Takes Overall Win school on the back of an electric As you would expect, parents are bicycle? It works in China – but less likely to use bicycle or e-bike to ly hard for it. I’m extremely stoked generally isn’t used as much in a take kids to school if they lived further by this.” dual-working parent family where the from campus. And mothers assumed Many attempts at a breakaway mother works longer hours than the most of the child care responsibilities, began right from the start of the father. In those families, the parents so they were more likely than fathers day, under looming clouds that soon would rather drop off and pick up the to drop the kids off by e-bike. And if dropped spurts of rain and hail as kids by car. Or so says a report based older people, such as grandparents, temperatures pummeled. About on a study in the city of Kunming, the lived in the household too, they were mid-way through the stage, a break capital of the southern province of more likely to accompany the kid by of nine finally escaped. Mancebo, Yunnan, a city of 4.3 million people. foot or e-bike than to have the kid Alex Cataford (UHC), Kyle Murphy Much previous research has taken by auto. Flexible hours for the (Cylance), Kaler Marshall (Canyon), focused on walking and biking as mother didn’t seem to affect mode Tom Soladay (Rally), and Taylor means to escort children to school, choice significantly. but not on e-bikes, a more com- The researchers relied on records Sheldon (Jelly Belly) were among mon mode of transport in China kept by families in 2011. The results them. than in the . So five suggest, that since it is usually moth- Not long before the final KOM, Chinese researchers attempted to fill ers who take the kids to school, “poli- Mancebo and Sheldon attacked the the gap with Investigating Electric cies should guide female employees to break, gaining a gap. Sheldon held Bicycles as a Travel Mode Choice for balance work and family, for instance, Utah’s Tj Eisenhart won the overall at the Redlands Classic and Canyon’s onto Mancebo’s wheel until the Escorting Children to School: A Case by decreasing the working hours of Paco Mancebo won stage 7 in an epic solo breakaway. Photo by Mike Pratt final 3 laps heading up Sunset when Study in Kunming, China, published females,” the study concludes. It also Mancebo picked up the pace and Steve Fisher (Canyon) finished sec- in the latest issue of Transportation suggests governments establish good Sheldon was unable to follow. Research Record, the journal of the schools closer to where people live. Mancebo wins epic finale at ond, 14-seconds behind Mancebo, “My goal was to get to the circuit Transportation Research Board (goo. -Charles Pekow Redlands, Eisenhart seals GC with Axeon Hagens Berman solo, after working so hard all day,” Jhonnatan Narvaez in third. Eisenhart Mancebo said. “I didn’t know how May 7, 2017 (Redlands, CA) - held on to secure the over GC victory. many laps I had to go before the Canyon Bicycle Pro Cycling’s “It was every team attack, attack, final because my Garmin was dead. I Francisco “Paco” Mancebo crossed attack,” Eisenhart said at the finish. didn’t know if I was at the finish or the line seconds ahead of a chasing “If they had teammates up there, they not. When it started raining, that was bunch that included Holowesko would still attack. It just makes it the moment to try and get the GC. It Citadel’s TJ Eisenhart to win the more special when you really, really didn’t work, almost but we won the final stage in downtown Redlands. deserved it and the team worked real- stage.” Mancebo soon had a two-minute lead ahead of the main field with Eisenhart, which made him the vir- tual leader up until two laps to go when Holowesko picked up the chase. Holowesko set pace throughout the grueling day, delivering Eisenhart in the chasing bunch to seal his overall victory. “We didn’t get any leeway from any team at all,” Eisenhart added. “Paco was aggressive all day, attack- ing, attacking, attacking. We finally let him go, thinking we’ll control it. We weren’t expecting him to attack the breakaway! That was very, very impressive, extremely hard but typi- cal Paco. He made us work really hard.” In the women’s race, Ruth Winder won the Sunset Loop Road Race Sunday after bridging across to a three-rider break in the latter por- tion of the 68-mile Redlands Classic finale, which looped around down- town area. The move launched the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling rider to overall victory after starting the day in third place, 1:43 down on (Dare To Be Project). Neben dropped to second and Katie Hall (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling) finished third overall. Claire Rose of Utah-based Visit Dallas DNA Cycling took home the sprinter. 22 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

a Half 1/2 Marathon, 10K trail run, 5K road event, 1K kids race. State championship Calendar Guidelines: mtb race, Mike McCormack, 970-485-5847, WESTERN STATES [email protected], eag- Listings are free on a leoutsidefestival.com space available basis and June 3, 2017 — VIDA MTB Series: Beti Bike Bash, VIDA MTB Series, Lakewood , CO, at our discretion. Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, [email protected], Submit your event to: vidamtb.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS [email protected] June 16-18, 2017 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, Rapid City, SD, Celebration of single track mountain biking in the Black Hills of South with date, name of event, Dakota, Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484- 1724, [email protected], bhfattirefestival. website, phone number com, rcparksandrec.org Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/, and contact person and June 17, 2017 — Beaver Dam 49er Gravel Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the beehivebikepolo.wordpress.com Grinder, Beaver Dam State Park, NV, Ride Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or other appropiate informa- the Rim and see the park from a different Utah BMX visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824- Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, perspective. Pedal down an old chain- 5339, [email protected], Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. tion. ing road that runs along the Park’s rim RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 and winds you through Pinyon and juniper and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, Let us know about any trees. The course then swings around back W, 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt 435-649-4806, [email protected], to the main park road and down into Race Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit colesport.com, mountaintrails.org corrections to existing Campground B where we end the ride at 7, May through September (practices organization, run by volunteers. The mis- Moab Bike Party — Moab, UT, 4th Wednesday with a BBQ. The course is subject to change starting in April with additional practices sion of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels listings! based on weather conditions. 35 and 45 on Tuesdays through May), Dallas Edwards, (PRATT) Coalition is to assist city, county, of every month. 6:30 or 7:30 pm., Jeff Gutierrez, , facebook.com/moabbikeparty mile options., Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, 801-803-1900, radcanyonbmx@radcanyon- state and federal agencies and other pub- [email protected], bea- bmx.com, radcanyonbmx.com lic and private partners in completing a Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride adventuregearfest.com, adventuregear- verdamgravelgrinder.com multi-use trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx for families. This will be a monthly ride, the expo.com, adventuregearfest.com Corridor and the Sugar House Rail Spur 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park June 17-18, 2017 — Knobby Tire Bike Tour of racing at the Legacy Events center 151 to connect the Bonneville Shoreline Trail June 24, 2017 — Weber Pathways Trailfest, Idaho City, Boise, ID, We will ride round trip South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages with the Provo/Jordan River Parkway., Juan are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, Ogden, UT, ride a section of the Centennial from Boise to beautiful downtown Idaho Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, Arce-Larreta, 801-694-8925, parleystrail@ Trail, 8 am-12 pm, Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, City - a total of 88 miles over 2 days. 19th May through September, Kevin , 801-698- [email protected], facebook.com/ gmail.com, parleystrail.org groups/109360246125277 [email protected], weberpath- Annual, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- 1490, [email protected], lrbmx.com, rad- ways.org 3019, [email protected], Harley canyonbmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_ Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, Parson, 208-861-2182, admin@cycleidaho. Outdoor_Schedule_2014.pdf join us every first Thursday of the month at and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 July 8, 2017 — Goathead Weevil Release, Salt com, knobbytirebiketour.com 5 pm at 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a behind Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Lake City, UT, 4th Annual. Volunteers are June 9-11, 2017 — USA BMX Great Salt Lake more bicycle-friendly community., Heather invited to join the Jordan River Commission June 17, 2017 — Gourmet Gravel Grinder, Nationals, USA BMX National Series, South Christian Clemens, 385-528-1158, 801-440- Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@ 0546, [email protected], as we release puncturevine weevils along Nevada City, CA, Gravel Grinder. 29 or 49 Jordan, UT, Location: 5200 W, 9800 South. , gmail.com, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, the Jordan River Trail. These insects play an miles, fully supported with post ride party, Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, radcanyon- [email protected], bikeprovo.org June 3, 2017 — National Trails Day, Park City, important role in managing goatheads on Kurt Stockton, 406-381-7962, 530-264-6364, [email protected], radcanyonbmx. UT, Location & Project TBA, Charlie Sturgis, the trail., Laura Hanson, 801-536-4158, lahan- [email protected], tourofmontana. com, facebook.com/radcanyonbmx Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. 435-649-6839, [email protected], [email protected], Jen Parsons-Soran, 801-502- org George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759- mountaintrails.org 6794, [email protected], jordanriv- 3048, [email protected], dmbta.org ercommission.org June 18-September 29, 2017 — Grand Advocacy June 3, 2017 — National Trails Day, Salt Lake Staircase Escalante Singletrack (MTB), Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, City, UT, Volunteer on Trail Projects., Kristen July 11, 2017 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium Panguitch, UT, 6-days, The Grand Staircase Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Kenley, (801) 501-0850, [email protected], rei. Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Sacramento, CA, Lower Canyons provide exploring, camping, Group., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@ Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah- com/saltlakecity Rolling Revival of Sustainable Folly! and backcountrymountain biking. Secluded bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org [email protected], southernutahbicycleal- Various Western Locations. Proceeds Trails, private vistas, high mountain lakes & liance.org June 3, 2017 — National Trails Day, Weber Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory County, UT, Weber Pathways Trail Day. from the Sacramento Tour de Fat benefit an abundance of wildlife. June 18-23, July Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory Come out an build trails! Check website Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates, held 2-7, July 30-Aug 4, Aug 27-Sep 1, Sep 24-29., Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801- for details., Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, out- at Ace of Spades., Paul Gruber, 888-622- Kevin Ford, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation 629-8757, [email protected], [email protected], weberpath- 4044, [email protected], newbelgium. [email protected], escapead- Division Conference room., Becka Roolf, com/tour-de-fat ventures.com Idaho Bike Walk Alliance — Boise, ID, Idaho’s ways.org 801-535-6630, [email protected], bikeslc. August 12, 2017 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium June 22-25, 2017 — Crested Butte Bike com Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, June 3, 2017 — Road Respect Ride, Logan, UT, Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@ida- Celebrate Logan’s Active Transportation Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling Week, Crested Butte, CO, World’s Oldest Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee howalkbike.org, idahowalkbike.org by joining us for the Road Respect Ride. Revival of Sustainable Folly! Various Western Mountain Bike Festival celebrates 37 years — Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC committee Locations. Proceeds from the Boise Tour with an Amateur Film Festival, Chainless Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Event begins at 12 pm and ends at 2 pm. works to improve cycling conditions in Salt , Gary Saxton, 435-752-2161, 435-374-8076, de Fat benefit Southwest Idaho Mountain World Championships, Fat Tire 40 mountain Lake County and is an official committee. Tucson, AZ, Arizona’s Statewide bicycle Bike Association, Boise Bicycle Project, and bike race, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, advocacy organization, Eric Post, presi- [email protected], logandown- Meetings are the second Wednesday of town.org Treasure Valley Cycling Association. Held Gravity Slave downhill race at Crested Butte each month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are [email protected], bikegaba.org at Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden, Mountain Resort and guided mountain held in Suite N-2800 of the Salt Lake County Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists — Phoenix, AZ, June 10, 2017 — Bike Prom, Utah Bike Month, Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@newbel- bike rides to premiere trails!, Crested Butte Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Salt Lake City, UT, Bike Prom, the Bicycle gium.com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat Chamber , 970-349-6438, cbinfo@chamber. Collective’s annual fancy bike party. com, Eliza Cress, 970-349-6438, events@ Lake City, UT, , Megan Hillyard, 801-468-3351, Bob Beane, 623-252-0931, cazbike@cazbike. September 22, 2017 — World Car Free Day, [email protected], bicycle.slco.org org, cazbike.org Gallivan Center, 293 Main St. Wear your cbchamber.com, cbbikeweek.com prom outfits. Pre-prom ride: 6:00pm starting UT, Ride your bike and leave the car at Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber Wyoming Pathways — Wilson, WY, Statewide at Pioneer Park., Clint Watson, 801-328-2453, home!, None , [email protected], June 28-August 4, 2017 — Colorado Trail MTB County’s trails group. We are committed bicycle advocacy organization, Tim Young, 801-400-3072, [email protected], worldcarfree.net Tour, Monroe, CO, June 28 - Jul 3; July 16 - to the idea that a non-motorized network 307-413-8464, , wyopath.org bicyclecollective.org, bikeprom.com 21; July 23 - 28; July 30 - Aug 4 You’ll explore November 18, 2017 — Henderson Stroll ‘n unspoiled landscapes, rush through cool of public pathways significantly contribute Roll, Henderson , NV, Henderson Stroll ‘n to our community’s economic vitality and Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide June 19-23, 2017 — Cycleability Special Needs mountain air, drink in 360 degree mountain bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, Bike Camp, Bluffdale, UT, Cycling camp for Roll is modeled after the Ciclovia founded views and pedal past carpeted fields of quality of life., Mark Bedel, 801-393-2304, Bogota, Columbia. During the event roads [email protected], Rod Kramer, 801- 303-417-1544, [email protected], kids with autism and special needs. Held at wildflowers (which can be handle-bar high). bicyclecolorado.org Summit Academy High School (14942 South are closed to motorized traffic, allowing the High altitude campsites offer a canopy of 393-2304, [email protected], weber- community to come together and enjoy pathways.org 560 West, Bluffdale), Dorene Sambado, 801- bright stars and deep sleep at night. Your Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide 541-3792, [email protected], cycle- the streets on bicycles, skates, skateboards experienced guide takes care of all the Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor ability.org or simply on foot. The car-free street festival route finding, planning and logistics., John We accept all types and styles of riders, Lonsdale, 406-449-2787, bznbybike@gmail. is packed with activities for all ages. Along Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardhead- most important we want people to ride com, bikewalkmontana.org June 23-24, 2017 — Adventure + Gear Fest, the route, enjoy children’s activities, interac- cyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- their bikes and enjoy doing it. Most of us Snowbird, UT, Adventure + Gear (A+G) is tive demonstrations, free fitness classes and guides.com love riding our bikes in all types of weather Events, Swaps,Lectures the largest public expo for Outdoor Action games., Charlene Ham, 702-267-5707, bike- and in multiple disciplines. The Alliance is Sports in the state of Utah. Over 125,000 [email protected], Annette June 29-July 2, 2017 — Ride Sun Valley sq/ft of outdoor gear, adventure resources Mountain Bike Festival, SCOTT Enduro Cup located in Southern Utah and has group Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Mullins, 877-775-5252, bikehenderson@ rides to help people get out, meet new and other things that really matter. Most cityofhenderson.com, bikehenderson.org presented by Vittoria, Sun Valley, ID, The sev- Last Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet exhibiting retailers and manufacturers are enth annual Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival is friends, and most importantly, have fun at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, 435- headquartered or provide jobs in Utah. the ultimate, four-day celebration of life on and Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingu- Attendees can also learn about ways of Mountain Bike two wheels. Live music, bike clinics, demos, 632-8215, [email protected], tah.com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ mooseknuckleralliance.org assisting the incredible non-profits that fight shuttle rides and the SCOTT Enduro Cup pre- Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, to preserve the wilderness that we love Tours and Festivals sented by Vittoria are waiting for you at this Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. and keep our trails maintained. Part of year’s eventful weekend, happening June Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435- Adventure Gear Week in Sandy., Scott Kerr, 29 to July 2, 2017., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349- Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. June 3-4, 2017 — Eagle Outside Festival, Eagle, 649-6839, [email protected], moun- Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on 801-758-5009, 801-558-2073, skerr.su@gmail. 4612, [email protected], Sara Valerious, taintrails.org com, Josh Christensen, 801-758-5009, josh@ CO, Massive free bike and product demo. 847-946-4182, [email protected], Ray Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801- Firebird 40 MTB Race, Clinics, the Mother of 688-7268, [email protected], JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 23

Gadd, [email protected], ridesunvalley. beer, food trucks, and raffles! All skill levels October 6-8, 2017 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, UT, June 3, 2017 — Wasatch 50, Intermountain event, the final round of the season offers com, visitsunvalley.com welcome., Nyssa , [email protected], An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and Cup, Heber, UT, Endurance XC Beginning at a diverse selection of lift-served downhill Tony Ferlisi, [email protected], Mike gears on world class trails. Participants get Utah Valley University Wasatch, 1-2 21 mile mountain biking on top-to-bottom unkempt, July 1-2, 2017 — VIDA MTB Series: Winter Dicken, 307-332-2926, jurassicclassicfest@ bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admis- laps. Half distance available, Darren Goff, technical descents to fast-rolling, speed Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Winter gmail.com, jurassicclassicfest.com, lander- sion to parties and films, 7000 N. Hwy 191 at 801-896-8244, [email protected], driven trails., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, Park, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills cycling.org Moab Brands Trailhead, Mark Sevenoff, 800- intermountaincup.com [email protected], Sara Valerious, 847- clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@ 845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@western- 946-4182, [email protected], endu- vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com September 1-4, 2017 — Wydaho Rendezvous spirit.com, outerbike.com June 10, 2017 — Volcano Fire Road 120k, , rocupmtb.com Teton Mountain Bike Festival, Teton Valley, Veyo, UT, New gravel race! 75 miles with July 2-August 18, 2017 — Crested Butte WY, 8th Annual, held at Grand Targhee October 26-29, 2017 — Moab Ho-Down 6200’ climbing in the beautiful Pine Valley August 26, 2017 — Powder Mountain ICup, Singletrack MTB Tour, Crested Butte, CO, Resort. Come enjoy endless miles of cross- Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, area north of St George. 56% dirt, 44% pave- Intermountain Cup, Snowbasin, UT, XC race, July 2 - 7; July 16 - 21; July 25 - 27; July 30 country, singletrack, dirt road, lift-served UT, 12th Annual - Mountain bike festival ment. Famous Veyo Pie at the finish line!, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermoun- - Aug 4; Aug 14 - 18. Covers the immensely downhill, jump park, freeride, and an IMBA with dual stage enduro race, group shuttle Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ taincup.com, intermountaincup.com beautiful, challenging and remote terrain in Epic Trail. Demo next year’s 2018 bikes and rides, bike films, townie tour with poker run, planetultra.com, gravelgrinder.com the Elk Mountains of south-central Colorado. gear in an ideal alpine riding climate with dirt jump comp and costume party! The September 2, 2017 — Park City Point 2 Point, This 3 to 6 day tour covers the singletrack unmatched scenery. Clinics, hosted rides, festival is a fundraiser for local trails and July 1, 2017 — The Rage at Snowbird, Park City, UT, A true point 2 point race! CB’s locals love best. This tour does not shenanigans. A fundraiser for Teton Valley the bike park!, Tracy Reed, 435-259-4688, Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, XC race. Thanks to the plethora of trails in this area, fool around; it delivers prime singletrack, Trails and Pathways. tvtap.org, TVTAP , info@ [email protected], moabhodown.com, Snowbird has done a great job with some the race will never be on the same trail stellar campsites and the best swimming tetonbikefest.org, Celeste Young, 208-709- chilebikes.com new trails and creating trails for real MTB rac- twice. Over 90% of the race is single-track. holes the Elk Mountains can serve up. , 8564, [email protected], tetonbike- ing with a great mix of fast flowy single track, 75 miles & 12,000ft of climbing., Jay Burke, John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- fest.org, grandtarghee.com service roads, and a few short technical 801-330-3214, [email protected], thepcpp. headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- Utah Weekly MTB sections to keep you on your toes., Darren com guides.com September 9-9, 2017 — VIDA MTB Series: Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup. Golden Giddyup, VIDA MTB Series , Golden, com, intermountaincup.com September 2, 2017 — Kokopelli 100, Moab, July 14, 2017 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Race Series UT, 103.6 mile, point to point mountain bike UT, Utah’s only all women mountain bike Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidam- July 8, 2017 — The Crusher in the Tushar, race from the Colorado border to Moab event. 2 course options (expert:16 miles and tb.com, vidamtb.com Utah County Mountain Bike Fat Bike Run Hike Beaver, UT, 70 grueling miles exploring with $100,000 purse. Solo riders, or 8 person sport: 8 miles). For beginner and intermedi- Series — Utah County, UT, Fat bike races: Southern Utah’s Tushar Mountains on a mix teams., Mark Jensen, 503-970-1215, mark@ ate cyclists, clinics are also provided. Stay September 9, 2017 — Ovando Gran Fondo, Dec 10 Christmas Race, Dec 31 New Years of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. Features 10,000+ kokopelli100.com, kokopelli100.com after for yoga and a women in the moun- Ovando, MT, An epic off-road ride for of climbing traversing Utah’s highest and Race, Feb 11 Valentine’s Race Mountain September 9, 2017 — 8 Hours of Sundance, tains movie., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, the Missoula Symphony. Bring your ‘cross Bike races: 3/11 St Patrick’s Race, 4/15 most scenic roads. Join us for the original 801-336-6198, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail. or mountain bike for this fully supported mixed-surface classic!, Burke Swindlehurst, Sundance Resort, UT, The 8 Hours of Easter Race, 5/29 Memorial Race, June Sundance is going on its 9th year. This has com, wildflowertrailfest.com 55-mile ride. Ride through some of Western 10, 2017: Country Race, (Part of Orem [email protected], tusharcrusher.com Montana’s most scenic landscapes on dirt turned into a great local endurance mtn July 16-August 18, 2017 — Glacier National Days Celebration, July 4, 2017 : Freedom July 8-9, 2017 — Canyonball Downhill and bike event where riders of all ages and skill roads, including numerous miles through pri- Race, August 5, 2017: Lindon Days Race, Park Bike Tour, Whitefish, MT, July 16-21; vate land not otherwise open to the public., Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Nordic levels can come test their skills on some of July 23-28; July 31-05; Aug 06-11; Aug13-18 September 9, 2017: 9-11 Patriot Day Race, Valley, UT, Held at The Canyons Resort, the best single track around. Come join us Lucy Beighle, 406-239-3193, lucybeighie@ October 28, 2017: Halloween Night Race, Options for cyclists of all abilities. Ride the yahoo.com, missoulasymphony.org/ride Super D on Saturday, Downhill on Sunday., for a great day of racing and scenery right Going to the Sun Road! There are BIG climbs November 18, 2016: Thanksgiving Race., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], in your backyard., Czar Johnson, 801-223- and bonus mileage options available each September 16-17, 2017 — Trek Dirt Series Mary Ann Nielsen, 801-231-2000, utahbicy- go-ride.com, utahdh.org 4121, 801.223.4849, czarj@sundance-utah. day. Both parks provide not to be missed hik- Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Learn [email protected], utahcountymoun- com, John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801-223- ing options to waterfalls, verdant meadows new skills, increase confidence on the bike, tainbikeseries.blogspot.com July 14, 2017 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, 4849, [email protected] , sundan- UT, Utah’s only all women mountain bike filled with wildflowers and mountain sum- or simply enjoy the sport like never before. April 25-August 31, 2017 — Mid-Week ceresort.com/summer mits., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ World class women’s only instructional event. 2 course options (expert:16 miles and Mountain Bike Race Series, Park City, Heber, sport: 8 miles). For beginner and intermedi- September 9, 2017 — Dixie 200, tentative date, lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardhead- weekend camp for beginner, intermediate, Deer Valley, Snowbird, Solitude, Draper, UT, cyclingguides.com and advanced riders., Penny Deck, 604- ate cyclists, clinics are also provided. Stay Parowan, UT, Self-supported, 200 miles of trail Races are on Tuesday evenings. Registration after for yoga and a women in the moun- and remote terrain between Bryce Canyon 484-6238 (Canada), [email protected], begins at 4:30, free kids races at 6:00 and July 22-23, 2017 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain dirtseries.com tains movie., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, and Brian Head in southern UT. Bike Camp, Park City, UT, Learn new skills, main event at 6:30. April to August. Please 801-336-6198, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail. Rim, Thunder Mountain, Grandview and increase confidence on the bike, or simply September 22-24, 2017 — MECCA Fall MTB check website for dates and venues., com, wildflowertrailfest.com several other trails. Start: 7am, intersection of enjoy the sport like never before. World class Festival, Wedge Overlook (Near Castle Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, brooke@mid- 2nd Left Hand Canyon and Hwy 143., Dave women’s only instructional weekend camp Dale), UT, Registration begins Friday at 1pm weekmtb.com, midweekmtb.com July 15, 2017 — Olympic Park , Intermountain Harris, [email protected], 2-epic.com/ for beginner, intermediate, and advanced followed by a warm up ride at 3pm. Evening Cup, Park City, UT, XC Race, Darren Goff, events/dixie200.html May 3-August 2, 2017 — Weekly Race 801-896-8244, [email protected], riders., Penny Deck, 604-484-6238 (Canada), meal is provided as is a prize drawing. Series, WRS, Sundance, Wasatch County, [email protected], Emily Neuman, 604- Saturday begins with a provided breakfast intermountaincup.com September 9, 2017 — Utah High School UT, Wednesday nights, May -Aug. Venue Cycling League North Region Race #1, Utah 484-6238, [email protected], dirtseries.com and then all-day, guided rides, ranging from alternates between Wasatch County sites July 29, 2017 — The Chris Allaire Solitude Cup, beginner to advanced. End the day with a High School Cycling League Race Series, July 22, 2017 — South Boundary Big Ride, and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Prompt start time. Intermountain Cup, Solitude Resort, UT, XC Powder Mountain, UT, Utah league races provided dinner. Finish up on Sunday morn- Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports 50mins, race #5 in the series,, this race is a long time Angel Fire, NM, 40 mile singletrack race and ing with a provided breakfast and a guided are the culmination of months of fun and ride, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ Beginners 30-40mins. 2017 Dates:Wasatch favorite for many and this year will be no practice on school-based mountain bike (or on-your-own) scenic ride. Family-friendly County: May 3, 17, 31; June 14, 28; July 12, different. Look for some fun exciting racing ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com (meal tickets only available)., Kim Player, teams all over the state. Grades 7-12 par- 26; Aug 2; Sundance: May 10, 24; June 7, 21; to happen here on some of the best trails ticipate in individual categories and include August 5, 2017 — Monte Cristo Dirt Randonnée, 435-653-2440, [email protected], bik- July 5, 19; August 2, Tyson Apostol, 435-200- Northern Utah has to offer. Also a great etheswell.org both individual and team scoring. Join or Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, 3239 (Wasatch), 801-223-4849 (Sundance), place to tune up before the High School start a team in your area. The Utah League Huntsville, UT, Self-supported loop ride on September 22-24, 2017 — Revival at 3 Peaks, [email protected], John Woodruff, racing starts. Utah State Championships., has 2400+ students on 81+ teams across dirt and paved roads from Huntsville to Bear Cedar City, UT, Mountain Bike Race and 801-223-4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sun- Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermoun- the state participating. , Lori Harward, 801- Lake and back. 64 or 125-mile (100 or 200 Festival, Friday evening slow races, a fat dance-utah.com , weeklyraceseries.com taincup.com, intermountaincup.com 502-8516, 801-885-6884, [email protected], km) options. A timed ultra distance event. , tire criterium and beer garden. Saturday August 12-13, 2017 — Flyin’ Brian Downhill utahmtb.org Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eoge- will be the main event with a 8:17 race, ar.com, saltlakerandos.org Regional Weekly and Dark Hollow Super D, Go-Ride Gravity September 9, 2017 — Eden Epic, Eden, UT, On solo or duo. Dinner and awards, and more Series, Brian Head, UT, Practice opens on socializing and games will give way to a the trails above beautiful Ogden Valley, August 5-6, 2017 — VIDA MTB Series: Snowmass Friday, August 12 at noon. The downhill is on the Eden Epic is a truly “epic” mountain Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, final night. The adjourning meeting will be MTB Race Series Saturday, August 13. Dark Hollow Super D Sunday’s group ride on a some inspiring bike adventure. With a focus more on the Snowmass Village, CO, Women’s mountain is on Sunday, August 14. , Ron Lindley, 801- adventure than the finishing times, this is bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677- local trails., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ June 20-August 15, 2017 — Laramie Mountain 375-3231, [email protected], go-ride.com, redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435- an epic adventure that has a place for 6809, [email protected], vidamtb.com Bike Series, Laramie, WY, Tuesdays. Local utahdh.org those looking to push themselves. , Clay 229-6251, [email protected], ride- mountain bike series, great for riders of August 18-20, 2017 — Outerbike Summer in southernutah.com August 12, 2017 — Snowbasin ICup, Christensen, 801-234-0399, info@edenepic. any age and ability. Starts at Happy Jack com, edenepic.com Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, An oppor- Trailhead., Evan O’Toole, evan@laramier- Intermountain Cup, Snowbasin, UT, XC race, tunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears September 24-30, 2017 — California Wine Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermoun- Country with Jan Ullrich, San Francisco, acing.com, laramiemtbseries.com, lara- September 10, 2017 — Tour des Suds, Park on world class trails. Participants get bike miebikenet.org taincup.com, intermountaincup.com City, UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admis- CA, September 24-30 Join Tour de France Champion Jan Ullrich in Northern California August 19, 2017 — Cedar City Fire Road City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass sion to parties and films, at Crested Butte with a 2,700ft elevation gain., Ginger Ries, Mountain Resort, Mark Sevenoff, 800-845- on sublime roads with grand views paired Utah Mountain 100, Cedar City, UT, The Fire Road 100 is with some of the world’s finest wines and back under new management! 100K or 435-649-6839, [email protected], 2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit. mountaintrails.org com, outerbike.com California’s most delectable restaurants., 60K options - 85% (or more) dirt! Chip timed. John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- Bike Racing Prizes for top finishers. , Deborah Bowling, September 16, 2017 — Widowmaker Hill Climb, August 19, 2017 — Helper Arts Dirt Fondo, headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- 818-889-2453, [email protected], Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, 10 AM, Helper, UT, 55 miles of dirt and road, Cory guides.com June 3-4, 2017 — Sundance Showdown gravelgrinder.com 3000ft vertical race to the top of the Tram Jensen, 801-824-8455, cory.jensen@carbon. Downhill and Super-D, Go-Ride Gravity for awards, food and fun. , James Zwick, utah.gov, carbonrec.com September 29-October 1, 2017 — Albuquerque August 26-27, 2017 — Scott Enduro Cup pre- MTB Festival, Albuquerque, NM, 12 hour Series, Sundance Resort, UT, USAC sanc- sented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort, 801-583-6281, [email protected], sports- August 25-27, 2017 — Jurassic Classic Mountain race, 2 hour race, and weekend long mtb tioned Super-D Saturday and Downhill Scott Enduro Cup Series, Park City, UT, The am.com Bike Festival, Lander, WY, Mountain bike festival, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ Monday, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ season finale of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org September 16, 2017 — Utah High School Festival in Lander, WY . Demos, shuttles, clin- ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com presented by Vittoria will take place at Deer Cycling League South Region Race #1, Utah ics, group rides, parties, live music, film fest, Valley Resort. 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Powder Mountain, UT, Utah league races state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual stages., Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, A question and answer session will offer the series. It’s going to be a weekend long are the culmination of months of fun and categories and include both individual and [email protected], big- insight into proper training, diet and race celebration of the Tetons. , Andy Williams, practice on school-based mountain bike team scoring. Join or start a team in your mountainenduro.com strategy. Camp riders will get tons of camp 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grand- teams all over the state. Grades 7-12 par- area. , Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885- swag, great food and amazing, unforget- targhee.com, Montana Enduro Series , con- ticipate in individual categories and include 6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org June 9-11, 2017 — El Dorado Benduro, Benduro table experience., Josh Colley, 719-219- [email protected], Christine Wike, both individual and team scoring. Join or Series, Georgetown, CA, Enduro racing at 9357, [email protected], Kerrie [email protected], grand- start a team in your area. The Utah League October 21, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling Mace Mill Staging Area, 2 days of racing!, Bruxvoort, 719-219-9357, kbruxvoort@life- targhee.com, montanaenduro.com has 2400+ students on 81+ teams across League South Region Race #4, Utah High Josh Bender, 970-764-7845, joshbenduro@ timefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com the state participating. , Lori Harward, 801- School Cycling League Race Series, Moab, gmail.com, Lindsay Currier, 702-453-2453, July 22, 2017 — Tamarack Twister, Knobby Tire 502-8516, 801-885-6884, [email protected], UT, Utah league races are the culmination [email protected], benduro.com June 29-July 2, 2017 — Ride Sun Valley Series, Tamarack, ID, Cross country race, utahmtb.org of months of fun and practice on school- Mountain Bike Festival, SCOTT Enduro Cup Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@ based mountain bike teams all over the June 10, 2017 — Fears, Tears and Beers Enduro, presented by Vittoria, Sun Valley, ID, 4 days brokenspokecycling.org, Alex Phipps, 208- September 17, 2017 — Whole Enchilada state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual Ely, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed of Sun Valley’s best singletrack and moun- 841-4120, [email protected], knob- Enduro, Rocky Mountain Enduro Series, categories and include both individual and sections mostly downhill, combined time tain bike fun for riders of all ages and bytireseries.com Moab, UT, Enduro racing on the Whole team scoring. Join or start a team in your wins. Men’s and women’s events for all abilities. The festival features free guided Enchilada Trail. Three options, including a area., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885- classes. Fun run, beginner, sport, and expert rides, clinics, races, a bike expo, beer gar- July 22, 2017 — South Boundary Big Ride, two stage, one stage, and three stage 6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org classes., Kent Robertson, 775-289-6042, 775- den, entertainment and more. June 29: Angel Fire, NM, 40 mile singletrack race and option with 37 miles and 12, 920 feet of 296-2162, [email protected], elyne- Sheeptown Drag Races (Downtown Hailey, ride, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ descending. , Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, November 4-5, 2017 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, vada.net/events/fearstearsbeers.html ID)June 30: Opening Party & Prologue Time ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com [email protected], Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, Trial, Opening Night Concert & RafflesJuly 1: UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the June 10, 2017 — Knobby 9 to 5, Knobby July 28-30, 2017 — Leadville Stage Race, David Scully, 970-846-5012, dave@roc- Tire Series, McCall, ID, High speed rolling Day 1 Enduro, Expo & Bike Demos, Kid’s MTB Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, 100M kymountainenduroseries.com, rockymoun- bonusdouble midnight lap due to the fall- RaceJuly 2: Day 2 Enduro, Boulder Mountain back time change. 13 mile long course in double-track. Tight, technical sagebrush (100 miles over three days), Team Option. tainenduroseries.com single-track, water crossings, quick steep Foxtrot XC race, Awards Ceremony, Experience the legendary Leadville Trail 100 the UT desert combines sweet single track, Expo & Bike Demos, Pumptrack State September 22-24, 2017 — Revival at 3 Peaks, with some technical sections, and great drops, nasty little granny gear climbs. Single course over three days. Push the pace to speeders’ dream., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, Championships, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349- Cedar City, UT, Mountain Bike Race and climbs., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, see what you’re made of, or use the stages 208-720-3019, [email protected], 4612, [email protected], Sara Valerious, Festival, Friday evening slow races, a fat [email protected], GROpromotions.com, to prepare or qualify for the Leadville Trail Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ 847-946-4182, [email protected], Ray tire criterium and beer garden. Saturday 25hoursinfroghollow.com 100 in August. This is one amazing party, gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com Gadd, [email protected], ridesunval- with daily stage prizes, raffles, unmatched will be the main event with a 8:17 race, ley.com, visitsunvalley.com solo or duo. Dinner and awards, and more November 4, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling swag, food, beer and live music. , Josh League State Championships, Utah High June 10-11, 2017 — Missoula XC at Marshall socializing and games will give way to a July 1, 2017 — Big Hole Challenge MTB Race Colley, 719-219-9357, youphoriacontact@ School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, Mountain, US Pro XCT, Western Montana final night. The adjourning meeting will be and Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Mountain bike gmail.com, leadvilleraceseries.com UT, This race will combine both North and Trail Series, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Sunday’s group ride on a some inspiring Missoula, MT, Steep, technical climbs and mass start first, at 10 am, 9.73 miles with July 29, 2017 — Laramie Enduro, Laramie, WY, local trails., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ South regions for the State Championships and is open to all students. , Lori Harward, descents will alternate between single track, 1,160 verticle feet, then either bike a sec- New Course! ~32 mile loop of about 80% redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435- double track, and infrequent dirt road sec- ond lap or run 6.13 miles with 938 verticle singletrack from smooth and flowy to steep 229-6251, [email protected], ride- 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@utahmtb. org, utahmtb.org tions. The course features over 850ft of relief feet. Awards, Raffle and results at 1 pm and technical. Choose the One & Done to southernutah.com per lap; while it is not at extremely high held at the South Horseshoe Trail Head. Kids do one lap, or, the Enduro Epic to do two November 10-12, 2017 — Zion Benduro, altitude, multiple long, steep climbs per lap Duathlon at Noon, .5 mi run followed by September 23, 2017 — Utah High School laps. Aid stations with fresh food, water and Benduro Series, Virgin, UT, 3 days of Enduro, will test racers’ fitness limits. Pro XCT plus 1 mi bike, Free entry, Awards to all., Dick Cycling League North Region Race #2, Utah performance nutrition. Legendary after- 6 stages. Family friendly Enduro with a festi- UCI Juniors 17-18, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@silver- High School Cycling League Race Series, party with live music, awards, cash pay- val atmosphere., Josh Bender, 970-764-7845, [email protected], wmtrail.org, usacycling. star.com, peakedsports.com TBD, UT, Utah league races are the culmi- outs, raffle, free refreshments and warm [email protected], Lindsay Currier, org nation of months of fun and practice on food! Limited on-course camping and room 702-453-2453, [email protected], July 1-2, 2017 — Scott Enduro Cup at Sun school-based mountain bike teams all over specials, Nat Dyck, 307-755-1410, racedirec- benduro.com June 10-11, 2017 — Scott Enduro Cup at Angel Valley, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Sun Valley, the state. Grades 7-12 participate in individ- Fire, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Angel Fire, NM, ID, The third stop of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro [email protected], Onies Heckart-Eads, ual categories and include both individual The second stop of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria will take place at 307-761-1741, [email protected], and team scoring. Join or start a team in Regional Mountain Cup presented by Vittoria will take place Sun Valley. As part of the Ride Sun Valley laramieenduro.org your area. , Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801- in Angel Fire, NM. Don’t miss the grueling Bike Festival, this two-day enduro race will July 29, 2017 — Butte 100 Races, Butte, MT, 885-6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org backcountry, fast trails, flowy lines, sweet be the highlight of the four day festival filled Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Bike Racing berms and big jumps at Angel Fire Bike with live music, races, clinics, demos and September 30, 2017 — Utah High School Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options, and Park - the largest bike park in the Rocky beer., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkun- a Sorini 25 mile option., Gina Evans, 406-498- Cycling League South Region Race #2, Utah June 3, 2017 — Grand Enduro, Grand Junction, Mountains., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, [email protected], Sara Valerious, 847-946- High School Cycling League Race Series, 9653, [email protected], butte100. CO, 3 stage enduro - the Ribbon, Gunny, [email protected], Sara Valerious, 847- 4182, [email protected], ridesunval- com TBD, UT, Utah league races are the culmi- Free Lunch, John Klish, 970-744-4450, 946-4182, [email protected], endu- ley.com, endurocupmtb.com nation of months of fun and practice on [email protected], madrac- rocupmtb.com July 29-30, 2017 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, school-based mountain bike teams all over ingcolorado.com July 1, 2017 — Philipsburg 46, Western Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC the state. Grades 7-12 participate in individ- June 16-18, 2017 — NW Cup #4, Northwest Montana Trail Series, Philipsburg, MT, Cross sanctioned downhill races in two days. , ual categories and include both individual June 3-4, 2017 — Firebird XC Race, Eagle, Cup Downhill Series, Donnelly , ID, Downhill country race., Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], and team scoring. Join or start a team in CO, XC race, USAC state championship race. Held at Tamarack Bike Park. Friday [email protected], wmtrail.org Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockie- your area. The Utah League has 2400+ mtb race, Mike McCormack, 970-485-5847, will be open practice. Saturday will be split July 8, 2017 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh. students on 81+ teams across the state par- [email protected], eag- practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding org ticipating. , Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801- leoutsidefestival.com Saturday evening. Sunday racing all cat- Series, Leadville, CO, At 10,000-12,500 feet 885-6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org egories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@ above sea level, this challenging 50 mile July 29-30, 2017 — Big Mountain Enduro/ June 3, 2017 — EROCK Sunrise to Sunset, nwcup.com, www.nwcup.com out-and-back course takes racers through Enduro World Series Aspen Snowmass, Big October 7, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling Castle Rock, CO, 4th Annual at the freshly the historic mining district on Leadville’s East Mountain Enduro Series, Aspen Snowmass, League North Region Race #3, Utah High cut trails of the Philip S. Miller Park in Castle June 16-18, 2017 — Carson City Off-Road, side. This race is known for its long, lung- CO, Course will be designed to give riders School Cycling League Race Series, Beaver Rock, Colorado. The 6.5 mile course wan- Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Carson City, burning climbs and rocky, steep terrain. Solo a unique riding experience to include high Mountain Resort, UT, Utah league races ders through the hills and drainages sur- NV, At the Carson City Off-Road, riders or Tandem 50m. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., altitude trails and big descents. Ties back- are the culmination of months of fun and rounding the park and offers ample viewing of all skill levels will enjoy big climbs, long Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, youphoriacon- country terrain with lift-accessed stages practice on school-based mountain bike from the staging area for team members singletrack descents and expansive views [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com throughout the series. Courses will feature teams all over the state. Grades 7-12 par- and spectators. For teams and solos., Mike of Lake Tahoe, the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, predominantly timed downhill (special) ticipate in individual categories and include Heaston, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcol- and the historic Washoe Valley while being July 8, 2017 — Spirit Bear Classic, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Kalispell, MT, XC stages linked together by non-timed climb- both individual and team scoring. Join or orado.com, Scott Olmsted, 303-282-9015, immersed in 3-days of mountain bike culture ing (liaison) stages., Brandon Ontiveros, 303- start a team in your area. The Utah League [email protected], erockrace. accented by free live music., Zoe Loffreda, race held at Herron Park, start 10 am, Sheli Thomas, [email protected], 551-4813, brandon@bigmountainenduro. has 2400+ students on 81+ teams across com, emgcolorado.com/events.php 520-623-1584, [email protected], Dave com, bigmountainenduro.com the state participating. , Lori Harward, 801- Castro, [email protected], epicrides. montanacycling.net, xa.yimg.com/kq/ June 3-4, 2017 — Missoula Enduro, Montana 502-8516, 801-885-6884, [email protected], com groups/412934/1605620502/name/Spirit%20 July 29, 2017 — Breck100, RME, Breckenridge, Enduro Series, Missoula, MT, Montana utahmtb.org Bear%20Classic%20Poster%20Final%20 CO, Colorado’s premier off-road endur- Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro. June 17, 2017 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival MTB v04%2Epdf ance race, the 12th annual BRECK 100, October 7, 2017 — Antelope Island MTB Race, com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabi- Races, Rapid City, SD, This “All Mountain” July 14-16, 2017 — NW Cup #5, Northwest Cup climbs 13,719 feet over 100 miles. Not quite Antelope Island, UT, 3rd edition of Antelope cycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com, mon- race will test your strength with a Hill Climb, ready for the Ultra 100? Challenge your abili- 50k Mountain Bike Race will be held at tanabicycleguild.org technical ability with a Super D, all while Downhill Series, Kellogg, ID, Downhill race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday ties and ride the B-68 Marathon, the B-32 XC, White Rock Bay Trailhead, Antelope Island competing in a 20 mile sprint cross country or enter a two or three-person relay team, June 3, 2017 — Flagstaff Team Relay, Flagstaff, race., Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, will be open practice. Saturday will be split State Park. There will be three race dis- AZ, MBAA , 480-442-4229, [email protected], Thane Wright, 970-401-1422, thanew@roc- tances: 50k, 25k, and 15k. This is an MTB race [email protected], bhfattirefestival.com, practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding mbaa.net Saturday evening. Sunday racing all cat- kymountainendurance.com, rockymoun- on double and single track with varying rcparksandrec.org tainendurance.com elevation and some technical stretches on June 3, 2017 — Lost and Found Gravel Grinder, egories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@ June 17, 2017 — Lolo 12 Hour, MBRA Series, nwcup.com, www.nwcup.com July 29, 2017 — Coal Country Gravel Grinder, the 50k and 25k distances. , Wynn Hall, 801- Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Lake Davis, CA, Western Montana Trail Series, Lolo, MT, 12 941-4255, [email protected], Matt Hall, 100, 60, 30 mile gravel rides, Greg Williams, July 15, 2017 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Race Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Gillette, WY, hour race, Jesse Doll, [email protected], 70 miles, Adam leiferman, 307-333-5880, lei- 801-648-4659, [email protected], [email protected], lostandfoundbikeride. Chris Larson, missoulabikesource@gmail. Series, Northstar, CA, 2-loop, 50 kilometer enduraevents.com com course filled with beautiful views of Lake [email protected], wyominggravel. com, northernpeaksalliance.com, missoula- com, razorcitycycling.com October 14, 2017 — Moab Epic MTB, AXS Series, June 3, 2017 — The Dead Swede Gravel bikesource.com Tahoe. Solo 50k or 100k. 2-person relay 100k. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Josh Colley, August 3-6, 2017 — Downieville Classic, Lost Moab, UT, An MTB Adventure Race - a 20+ Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, June 17, 2017 — SRMBC Super D, Idaho Falls, or 50+ mile cross country mountain bike Sheridan, WY, 40 or 100 miles, Adam leifer- 719-219-9357, youphoriacontact@gmail. Sierra Triple Crown, Downieville, CA, All ID, The Snake River Mountain Bike Club’s 4th com, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@ mountain, cross country, and downhill adventure. Riders will race on Moab’s best man, 307-333-5880, leiferman.adam@gmail. annual Super D is a fun race or ride. Located single track and jeep roads, in a true MTB com, wyominggravel.com, thedeadswede. bigblueadventure.com, leadvilleraceseries. races, Greg Williams, [email protected], above the scenic Snake River north of com downievilleclassic.com adventure., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, com Idaho Falls. 1 mile up 8 miles down!, Garret [email protected], gravityplay.com, Christofferson, 208-589-6048, garretsplumb- July 15, 2017 — Seeley Lake 55/35/22, Western August 5, 2017 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, moabepic.com June 4, 2017 — Yeti Beti Bike Bash p/b Stan’s No Tubes, Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, [email protected], snakerivermountainbike- Montana Trail Series, Seeley Lake, MT, Cross National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, October 14, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling Women’s only mountain bike race and fes- club.com country race. 3 different courses., Ben Horan, 9th Annual! Staging begins at the Grand League South Region Race #3, Utah High tival including: Little Bellas Girls Camp and 312-502-5997, [email protected], wmtrail.org Targhee Resort, ample lodging and ameni- June 22-25, 2017 — Crested Butte Bike ties available. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, VIDA MTB Series Clinic. All ages and abili- Week, Crested Butte, CO, World’s Oldest July 15-16, 2017 — Angle Fire Bike Park Enduro, UT, Utah league races are the culmination ties welcome., Amy Thomas, 720-878-7363, Rocky Mountain Enduro Series, Angel Fire, each lap features approx. 4,000 ft climbing Mountain Bike Festival celebrates 37 years on single and double-track trails. The race of months of fun and practice on school- [email protected], Sarah Rowley, with an Amateur Film Festival, Chainless NM, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@roc- based mountain bike teams all over the 503-805-0043, sarah@mountaingrownmar- kymountainenduroseries.com, David Scully, course is on an IMBA Epic trails at Grand World Championships, Fat Tire 40 mountain Targhee. Total elevation for the 100 mile state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual keting.com, betibikebash.com bike race, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, 970-846-5012, dave@rockymountainendu- categories and include both individual and race is approx. 13,000 ft. 100 mile (3 laps), June 9-10, 2017 — City Creek Pedalfest, Gravity Slave downhill race at Crested Butte roseries.com, rockymountainenduroseries. team scoring. Join or start a team in your com 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. The 100 Pocatello, ID, Mountain Bike Race. Kids Mountain Resort and guided mountain mile race is part of the NUE Series and the area., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885- bike rides to premiere trails!, Crested Butte 6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org Race and Spaghetti Dinner Friday night. July 19-23, 2017 — USA Cycling Mountain 100 k is a new NUE marathon series race., Saturday, Race Day! Beginner, Sport and Chamber , 970-349-6438, cbinfo@chamber. Bike National Championships, Snowshoe Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awil- October 15-17, 2017 — Huntsman World Senior Expert Classes (12, 17, 27 miles) Awards, com, Eliza Cress, 970-349-6438, events@ , WV, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ [email protected], grandtarghee. Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Prizes, Raffle, music, food & fun., Lindi cbchamber.com, cbbikeweek.com usacycling.org, usacycling.org com/the-resort/news-events/1863/2014Pierr Must be 50 years or older. Three events: hill Smedley, 208-251-5915, [email protected], esHole50100.php June 24, 2017 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big July 20, 2017 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games climb, downhill, and cross country. Expert, pocatellopedalfest.com Mountain Enduro Series, Keystone, CO, , Pocatello, ID, City Creek Trails; Staging at August 5-6, 2017 — Powderhorn Ski Resort & Sport and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Course will be designed to give riders a June 9, 2017 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Centennial Park 6:00pm. Categories: Short, Bike Park Enduro, Rocky Mountain Enduro Case, 800-562-1268, [email protected], unique riding experience to include high Mountain Enduro Series, Vail, CO, Course Medium, Long and Single Speed., Dana Series, Grand Junction, CO, Keith Darner, seniorgames.net altitude trails and big descents. Ties back- will be designed to give riders a unique Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, south- 719-221-1251, keith@rockymountainendu- country terrain with lift-accessed stages October 20, 2017 — Utah High School Cycling riding experience to include high altitude [email protected], seida- roseries.com, David Scully, 970-846-5012, League North Region Race #4, Utah High trails and big descents. Ties backcountry throughout the series. Courses will feature predominantly timed downhill (special) hoseniorgames.org [email protected], School Cycling League Race Series, Moab, terrain with lift-accessed stages throughout rockymountainenduroseries.com UT, Utah league races are the culmination the series. Courses will feature predomi- stages linked together by non-timed climb- July 22, 2017 — Jug Mountain Ranch XC and of months of fun and practice on school- nantly timed downhill (special) stages linked ing (liaison) stages., Brandon Ontiveros, 303- State Championship Enduro, Idaho Enduro August 6, 2017 — Race Montana Triathlon, based mountain bike teams all over the together by non-timed climbing (liaison) 551-4813, brandon@bigmountainenduro. Series, McCall, ID, XC Saturday, Enduro Great Falls, MT, Electric City Water Park, com, bigmountainenduro.com Sunday. Courses divided by ability. No Olympic and Sprint distances, Ron Ray, June 24, 2017 — Casper Mountain Challenge, license required. Hotel McCall is available [email protected], racemt.com/event/ Casper, WY, 8-hour and 4-hour endurance right on the lake, plus plenty of camping race-montana-triathlon, racemttri.com nearby., James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344- race on a 7.1 mile course with more than August 12, 2017 — Avimor Classic, 600 feet of elevation gain and loss per lap, 9182, [email protected], idahoendu- roseries.com, jugmountainranch.com Knobby Tire Series, Avimor, ID, 13th annual - John Giantonio, 307-234-5362, john@visit- This is real mountain bike racing; not for the casper.com, bikecasper.com July 22-23, 2017 — Grand Targhee Enduro, weak. High speed rolling double and single June 24-25, 2017 — Silver Mountain Enduro Montana Enduro Series, Grand Targhee, track with a ton of climbing. Tight, techni- - North American Enduro Cup, Montana WY, There’s some seriously fun trails at cal sagebrush single track, water crossings, Enduro Series, Idaho Enduro Series, Kellogg, Wyoming’s Grand Targhee Resort, so we’re quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear ID, Held at Silver Mountain Ski Resort, going to race ‘em for the fourth stop on climbs., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344-9182, [email protected], Montana Enduro Series , [email protected], Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- guild.org, montanaenduro.com, idahoen- duroseries.com June 24, 2017 — 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest, N24, McGaffey, NM, 24 hour race held in the Zuni Mountains, Seth Bush, 505- 554-0059, [email protected], ziarides. com June 24, 2017 — Bogus Basin Marathon and Cross Country, Knobby Tire Series, Bogus Basin, ID, Cross country and marathon mtb race, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, [email protected], Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, [email protected], knobbytireseries.com June 29-July 1, 2017 — Camp of Champions, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Ride with past champions and experience every inch of the LT 100 MTB course in Leadville. 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3019, [email protected], Alex kymountainenduroseries.com, rockymoun- November 18, 2017 — 12 Hours of Fury, Canyon. 10K Hillclimb with 2,000+ vertical. Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail. tainenduroseries.com Fountain Hills, AZ, 12 Hours of Fury will test TT start format, riders off every 30 sec- Regional Road Racing com, knobbytireseries.com, brokenspoke- your body, mind and mountain biking skills. onds, electronic chip timing. , Jared Eborn, cycling.com September 9, 2017 — Wyo 131 Gravel Grinder, The race will begin and end at the Four 801-599-9268, [email protected], Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Lander, June 3, 2017 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Team Peaks Staging Area in McDowell Mountain burnrace.com, extramileracing.com Challenge, Boise, ID, 9th Annual - Team August 12, 2017 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville WY, 51 or 106 miles, gravel grinders around Regional Park. The 15 mile loop is smooth, Race Series, Leadville, CO, Leadville Trail and through the Snowy Range Mountains July 22, 2017 — Ophir Road Race, UCA Series, relay road race from Boise to Sun Valley, fast and fun. The most loops in 12 hours Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ 100 is one of the most notorious and chal- in southeast Wyoming, landercycling.org, wins it!, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913, Ophir, UT, road race, Jared Eborn, 801-599- lenging bike races in the world. 100 mile Tony Ferlisi, [email protected], 9268, [email protected], extramil- georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, [email protected], 4peaksracing. gcorsaevents.com out-and-back. , Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, Adam leiferman, 307-333-5880, leiferman. com/events/12-hours-of-fury-2017 eracing.com [email protected], wyominggravel.com, [email protected], leadville- July 22, 2017 — Iron Lung Race, Salt Lake City, June 3, 2017 — Just for the Hill of It, White raceseries.com wyo131.com December 9, 2017 — Dawn to Dusk, Fountain Bird, ID, Benefit for Syringa Hospital & Clinics Hills, AZ, 10 hours on the Pemberton trail at UT, 120 mile timed road race starting at August 12, 2017 — Steamboat Stinger, September 16, 2017 — Stone Temple 8, Curt This Is The Place Heritage Park and turning Hospice, face the challenging switchbacks McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Space of the Old White Bird Grade. Experience Mountain Town Challenge Series, Gowdy State Park, WY, fundraiser for high is limited to 125 solo riders, 100 two-person, around near Snowbasin Resort., Michelle Steamboat Springs, CO, Beginning at school MTB racing teams and junior pro- Lyman, 801-941-5526, info@ironlungride. 13 miles with a gentle climb starting at 50 four-person, and 10 corporate entries. Hammer Creek at 1600’ and continuing to 8:00am at the Howelson Hill Ski Area right grams, will take place on the IMBA Epic 15.5 mile loop will be traveled in a counter com, ironlungride.com in the heart of Steamboat Springs. The designed single track trails at Wyoming’s the summit at 3800’. All ages are welcome clockwise direction and each lap will snake July 28-29, 2017 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, to come & join in the fun!, Cindy Higgins, course takes an extended 50 mile detour Curt Gowdy State Park. Starting at 9am at you through the venue where you may Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race deep into the beautiful backcountry of the Aspen Grove Trailhead parking area, 208-983-8550, [email protected], refuel, rest, or exchange your lap care with from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles syringahospital.org/hill-of-it-challenge.html Routt County and a total of roughly 3,500ft racers will compete for eight hours on an your teammate so they can take a turn out with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. elevation gain before returning to the tran- approximately 15.1 mile loop, in teams and on the course. 602-312-4499, Seth Bush, 505- Race in teams through the night, fundraiser June 17, 2017 — Mike Mercy Memorial - sition/finish area. Teams of two are also as individuals, with classes for Men, Women 554-0059, [email protected], ziarides. event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Idaho State Time Trial Championships, welcome to race the 1st and 2nd half of and Juniors, Dewey Gallegos, 307-742-5533, com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. Mountain Home, ID, Flat, wide open road the course., Nate Bird, 866-464-6639, nate@ [email protected], Peter Skram, 307- com, SaintstoSinners.com with good pavement with one turn to make honeystinger.com, Jon Winkelblech, 970- 316-2532, [email protected], stone- Utah Weekly it interesting., Howard Roose, 208-484-8342, 367-4394, [email protected], temple8.org, overlandmtb.org July 31-August 6, 2017 — Larry H. Miller Tour [email protected], idahobikeracing.org, honeystinger.com/steamboatstinger.html of Utah, Various, UT, The is a bobs-bicycles.com/ September 16, 2017 — Fire on the Rim UCI 2.HC sanctioned stage race for the August 13, 2017 — Big Sky Enduro, Montana Mountain Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and Road Race Series top men’s teams in the world. As America’s June 18, 2017 — Guanella Pass Hill Climb, Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, Montana Enduro 45 mile mtb races near Payson, AZ, Janet Toughest Stage Race, the race covers more Georgetown, CO, 3,050ft in just over 11 Series , [email protected], Brandt, [email protected], fireontherim. Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium Series than 500 miles across Utah, and 52,000 feet miles, Barry Lee, 720-244-8228, 720-409-7048, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle- com — Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, 6555 of climbing. It is broadcast worldwide on [email protected], sanitascycling. guild.org, montanaenduro.com, mon- W. 2100 S., Saturdays at 11 am in March - Tour Tracker and is free for spectators., Larry com September 16, 2017 — Idaho High School Tuesdays at 6pm, April - through September, tanabicycleguild.org Cycling League Race, Galena Lodge, ID, H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-7000, info@ A and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, March tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com June 21, 2017 — The Longest Day - Ride for August 19-20, 2017 — 12 and 24 Hours of Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ 4, 11, 18, 25, Saturday April 1, Tuesdays Alzheimers, Boise, ID, Raise funds for the Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org April 11-Sept 5, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, August 5, 2017 — The Ultimate Challenge Alzheimer’s Association, ride anytime from provide awareness and adaptive equip- September 23, 2017 — Bogus Basin Enduro, [email protected], utahcritseries.com, Presented by University of Utah Health Care, 5 am to 9 pm on the longest day of the ment to individuals living with paralysis and Idaho Enduro Series, Boise, ID, James Lang, utahbikeracing.com Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by year on a 10 mile loop., Mike Cooley, 208- other life altering disabilities, Tia Celentano, the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will 343-3782, [email protected], 208-571-1853, 208-344-9182, jlang83702@ Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt 406-261-1769, info@24hoursofflathead. yahoo.com, idahoenduroseries.com follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com org, 24hoursofflathead.org, facebook. Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - before the pros start, with the same climbs com/24HoursOfFlathead September 23, 2017 — Mount Lemmon Gravel September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the and high altitude finish. This ride has earned June 23-25, 2017 — USA Cycling Professional Grinder, Oracle, AZ, 15, 40, 50 mile options International Center; every other Thursday the title of “America’s Toughest One Day Road and TT National Championships, August 19-20, 2017 — Big Mountain Enduro, on the back gravel roads of Mt. Lemmon April 6-Aug 24, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, Cycling Adventure” and for this year will Knoxville , TN, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Crested Butte, with elevation gains ranging from 4,000 to [email protected], utahcritseries.com feature timing on the final climb up Little [email protected], usacycling.org CO, Course will be designed to give riders 6,000ft. Begins at 7 a.m. at Arizona Zipline Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of a unique riding experience to include high DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West June 23-25, 2017 — Baker City Cycling Adventures just north of Tucson on the Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], Classic, Oregon Women’s Prestige Series, altitude trails and big descents. Ties back- “backside” of the Santa Catalina Mountains. tourofutah.com country terrain with lift-accessed stages Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A Baker City, OR, Three days and five stages , John McCarrell, john@americanbunnyhop. flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and in beautiful eastern Oregon, with great throughout the series. Courses will feature com, americanbunnyhop.com/mt-lem- August 12, 2017 — Wildflower Hill Climb, 7:05, Call for information regarding C flite. support and unparalleled scenery. Over predominantly timed downhill (special) mon-gravel-grinder.html, peppersaucer- Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb Wednesdays April 5- Aug 30, Marek Shon, 8,000 ft of climbing over the three days in stages linked together by non-timed climb- oundup.com/ during the 75 mile course option in this ing (liaison) stages., Brandon Ontiveros, 303- 801-209-2479, [email protected], utah- women-only cycling event. Age-group one of the country’s most beautiful cycling 551-4813, brandon@bigmountainenduro. September 23-24, 2017 — Two Moon 24, critseries.com, skiutahcycling.com cash prizes. Gift for all who complete the regions. Pros and amateurs race the same com, bigmountainenduro.com Glendo, WY, 24 hour race on the trails of Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Utah climb., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801- courses and the women’s and men’s prize Glendo State Park in eastern Wyoming. Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Starts north 336-6198, [email protected], purses are matched by sponsor BELLA Main August 19, 2017 — Centennial Gravel Races, 9.5 mile loop. Fun time all night!, Evan of Zoo 7.4 miles to top of Emigration. First wildflowerpedalfest.com St. Market., Brian Vegter, 541-325-1689, dog- Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Centennial, O’Toole, [email protected], Dewey rider off at 6:30. Every other Thursday April [email protected], bakercitycycling.org WY, 51 or 106 miles, gravel grinders around Gallegos, 307-742-5533, pedalhouse@gmail. August 12, 2017 — Woodland Circuit Race, 13 through August 31, Marek Shon, 801-209- UCA Series, Woodland, UT, Road race, and through the Snowy Range Mountains com, twomoon24.com June 25, 2017 — Parker Main Street Criterium, 2479, [email protected], utahcritseries. Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- Parker, CO, fast and flowing criterium, Barry in southeast Wyoming, Adam leiferman, com 307-333-5880, [email protected], September 29-October 1, 2017 — Monarch eracing.com, extramileracing.com, race- Lee, 720-244-8228, 720-409-7048, barry@ wyominggravel.com, laramieracing.com/ Crest Enduro, Rocky Mountain Enduro dayeventmanagement.com sanitascycling.com, sanitascycling.com centennial Series, Salida, CO, 5 stage epic backcoun- Utah Road Racing August 19, 2017 — Tour of Park City, UCA try enduro in the San Isabel and Gunnison June 29-July 2, 2017 — USA Cycling Amateur August 26, 2017 — Idaho High School Cycling Series, Park City, UT, 157 Classic Road Race Road National Championships p/b Papa National Forests., Keith Darner, 719-221- June 9-10, 2017 — Vision Relay: Moab to St. returns for 2016! 7,500 feet of climbing, League Race, McCall, ID, Jug Mountain 1251, keith@rockymountainenduroseries. John’s, Louisville, KY, Elite, U23 and Junior George, Moab, UT, Road race with 4 rider 10,750 foot summit. Fully Supported. Start Road National Championships., Micah Rice, Ranch, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, com, David Scully, 970-846-5012, dave@ teams and three legs per rider, covering and finish in the same spot., Jared Eborn, 719-434-4200, [email protected], usacy- [email protected], idahomtb.org rockymountainenduroseries.com, rocky- 528 miles. Multiple start times at Swanny 801-599-9268, [email protected], cling.org August 26, 2017 — Dawn to Dusk, Gallup, NM, mountainenduroseries.com Park in Moab finishing at Bluff Street Park extramileracing.com in St. George. Benefits Charity Vision, Tyler 6 hour and 12 hour race, Seth Bush, 505- September 30, 2017 — Idaho High School June 29-July 2, 2017 — USA Cycling 554-0059, [email protected], ziarides. Servoss, 801-888-3233, tyler@rockwellrelay. August 25-28, 2017 — Hoodoo 500, Utah Professional Criterium & Cycling League Race, Magic Mountain, ID, com, visionrelay.com Triple Crown, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop com/event-register/dawn-til-dusk Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ National Championships, Louisville, KY, race through Southern Utah. Non-stop or Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacy- August 27, 2017 — Missouri River Rampage idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org June 15-17, 2017 — Utah Summer Games, stage race, solo and relay team divisions. Utah Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, cling.org, usacycling.org Mountain Bike Race, Montana Off-Road September 30, 2017 — JayP’s Backyard 300 mile option as well., Deborah Bowling, Series (MORS), Great Falls, MT, XC MTB Race UT, Hill Climb (4 miles with average grade 818-889-2453, [email protected], June 30-July 2, 2017 — Boulder Omnium, Gravel Pursuit, JayP’s Backyard Series, of 7%, Time Trial (10 miles out and back and expo, 8.7, 15.4, and 18.6 mile options, Island Park/West Yellowstone, ID, 60 or 120 Hoodoo500.com Boulder, CO, uphill TT, TT, road race, Barry course), Criterium (.95 mile closed course, Lee, 720-244-8228, 720-409-7048, barry@ Ron Ray, [email protected], racemt.com/ miles near Yellowstone National Park on September 2, 2017 — West Mountain Road event/missouri-river-rampage/ counter clockwise) , Road Race (20, 40 sanitascycling.com, sanitascycling.com Forest Service roads. It’s an incredible time and 60 mile course) with overall Omnium., Race, UCA Series, West Mountain, UT, road September 1-3, 2017 — Rebecca’s Private of year to be in this area and visit YNP!, Casey McClellan, 435-865-8421, 435-865- race, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ July 1, 2017 — Idaho State Criterium Idaho, Ketchum, ID, 50mi or 100mi grav- Jay Petervary, 307-413-2248, jaypetervary@ 8422, [email protected], Steve Ahlgreen, extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com Championship, Ketchum, ID, brand new gmail.com, gravelpursuit.com el grinder put on by professional racer 435-865-8421, 435-865-8423, ahlgreen@suu. course weaving through downtown edu, utahsummergames.org September 9, 2017 — LOTOJA Classic Road Ketchum at twilight. We’ll have live music, Rebecca Rusch in her hometown of September 30, 2017 — 12 Hour of Albuquerque Race, Logan, UT, 35th Annual, 1 day, 3 Ketchum, Idaho. The route can be done Race and MTB Festival, Albuquerque, NM, food carts, bike specific vendors and all June 17, 2017 — Porcupine Hill Climb, UCA states, 200-plus mile road race from Logan, that downtown Ketchum has to offer! This as a challenging ride or a lung busting, 12 hour race, 2 hour race, and weekend Series, Salt Lake City, UT, 16th Annual, UT to Jackson Hole, WY., Brent Chambers, thigh screaming race up into the mountains long mtb festival, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, event is being held in cooperation with the Start: Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at 801-546-0090, [email protected], Ride Sun Valley Festival and will include all surrounding Ketchum and Sun Valley. It [email protected], ziarides.com the Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood lotojaclassic.com is a beautiful route and it all ends in a the great amenities they provide as well. October 7, 2017 — Tour of the White Canyon. Citizen’s and licensed rider cat- Group ride on Sunday from Sturtevants., great down-home party with food, festivi- egories. State Championship Hill Climb for September 16, 2017 — Utah Tour de Donut, ties, music, and libations, Colleen Quindlen, Mountains, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s American Fork, UT, 10th Annual event - Most Mark Lovlien, [email protected], ridesun- longest standing mountain bike event. At licensed cateogories. 14.7 miles, 3800’ of valley.com/festival-schedule/idaho-state- 254-541-9661, [email protected], climbing! , Mike Meldrum, 801-424-9216, fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile rebeccasprivateidaho.com 7,000 feet, The Tour is a grassroots event laps, eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts championship-criterium with laid back vibes among a gathering of [email protected], Dirk Cowley, 801- 699-5126, [email protected], porcu- at 8:00 am., Rodney Martin, 801-427-6400, September 9, 2017 — Barn Burner 104, bike-minded individuals., Zoe Loffreda, 520- [email protected], Ronald Tolley, 480-285- July 12-15, 2017 — Southeast Idaho Senior Flagstaff, AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, 623-1584, [email protected], Dave Castro, pinecyclingteam.com, racedayeventman- Games, Pocatello, ID, July 12: Scout agement.com 6281, [email protected], Utah Solo, Duo, Teams, Kaibab and Coconino [email protected], epicrides.com Tour de Donut , info@utahtourdedonut. Mountain Hill Climb at 7 p.m., July 13: National Forest, Camping on private land. Criterium at 6 p.m., July 14: 10k Time Trial October 7, 2017 — Grinduro, Lost Sierra Triple June 17, 2017 — Adventure Gear Criterium, com, utahtourdedonut.org 26 and 52 mile options. Party afterwards UCA Series, Sandy, UT, Marek Shon, 801- at 9 a.m. and 20k Road Race at 10:30 with music, food, and beer, Jeff Frost, canis- Crown, Quincy, CA, Gravel enduro racing, September 23, 2017 — Harvest Moon a.m., July 15: 5k Time Trial at 9:00 a.m. and Greg Williams, [email protected], grin- 209-2479, [email protected], utahbik- [email protected], barnburnermtb.com, eracing.com Criterium, UCA Series, Ogden, UT, 4 cor- 40k Road Race at 10:00 a.m., Dana Olson, leadvilleraceseries.com duro.com ner crit in Downtown Ogden around the 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastida- June 23-24, 2017 — Sa-Lo Stage Race, Salem, Municipal Park between 25th & 26th Streets, [email protected], seidahosenior- September 9, 2017 — Idaho High School October 8, 2017 — Great Trail Race, Truckee, CA, Ride or Run between Truckee and UT, 2 days, 3 stages: time trial, mountain Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, tyler@rockwell- games.org Cycling League Race, Targhee, ID, Dylan stage (3 climbs!), road race, HQ and the relay.com, teamexcelerator.com Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahom- Tahoe City. The Great Trail Race follows roughly the same route as The Great Ski starting location of each stage will be at tb.com, idahomtb.org the Salem Rec Center located at 100 North October 10-13, 2017 — Huntsman World Race between Truckee and Tahoe City Senior Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must September 9, 2017 — Bohart Bash, Montana with one major difference: You choose to and 100 East, Ken Meads, ken@kenmeads. com, sa-lo.com be 50 years or older. Four events: hill climb, Off-Road Series (MORS), Bozeman, MT, This run or bike one of two course options, Elite time trial, criterium and road race. Skill divi- cross-country mountain bike race is on or Classic. The Elite division course adds June 24, 2017 — Utah State Time Trial sions I, II, and III., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, a mostly singletrack loop in the beauti- in more technically challenging terrain., Championship, UCA Series, Skull Valley, UT, [email protected], seniorgames.net ful Bridger Mountains near Bozeman, Alex Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@big- Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ Lussier, [email protected], Megan blueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com October 14, 2017 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Lawson, 406-570-7475, meganmclawson@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. Salt Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth gmail.com, gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org, com, greattrailrace.com June 24, 2017 — Snowbird Hill Climb, Snowbird, of City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary gascyclingteam.com UT, Join us for the 39th Annual Snowbird Park where we will have awards, food, October 14, 2017 — Prescott 6er, Prescott, Bicycle Hill Climb! Climb 10 miles and 3,500 music and fun, James Zwick, 801-583-6281, September 9-10, 2017 — Vapor Trail 125, AZ, Six hours...not enough to bore you, feet! 8 am start on 9400 S. near 20th East, [email protected], sports-am.com Salida, CO, 125 miles, 20,000 feet of climb- not enough for you to fall asleep, just climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 miles, 3500. ing, 10 pm start, singletrack, Earl Walker, enough to keep you honest and bring vertical. The grueling road bike race up Regional Weekly 719-539-9295, [email protected], Tom along a friend (if need be) to rip some the canyon brings competitors to the base , 719-539-9295, [email protected], laps on some stellar single track! Complete of Snowbird. , Misty , 801-933-2115, misty@ vaportrail125.com the most laps in the least time after 6 snowbird.com, snowbird.com/events/bicy- Road Race Series hours of racing and win. 9.4 mile loop with cle-hill-climb September 9, 2017 — Thompson Ridge Trail single track, hills and switchbacks. Solo- Las Vegas Tuesday Night World’s — Gran Fondo, Thompson Falls, MT, Dirt fondo, male/female, Singlespeed-male/female, July 1, 2017 — Pairs Time Trial, TBD, UT, two gravel grinder, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, person team time trial, Dirk Cowley, 801- Henderson, NV, Tuesday Night Criterium Duo-male/female/coed, Duo Singlespeed- series starting March 11B Race - 4:30 PM (25 [email protected], wmtrail.org male/female/coed., Breanna , 480- 699-5126, [email protected], race- dayeventmanagement.com min) - Beginners or those not comfortable September 9-10, 2017 — Enduro X Race, 734-0558, [email protected], with experienced racers, A Race - 5:00 PM Rocky Mountain Enduro Series, Steamboat prescott6er.com July 4, 2017 — Bountiful Mazda’s Criterium, (25 min) - Those who have raced and ready Springs, CO, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, October 14, 2017 — Idaho High School Bountiful, UT, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, to hammer, Location: 1021 East Paradise [email protected], Cycling League Race, Boise, ID, Bogus Basin, [email protected], racedayevent- Hills Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Mike Olsen, David Scully, 970-846-5012, dave@roc- Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ management.com 702-927-4069, [email protected], idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org July 8, 2017 — Cache Gran Fondo, Logan, vegasbikeracing.com October 20-22, 2017 — USA Cycling UT, 6th annual Cache Gran Fondo, riders May 10-August 9, 2017 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ Collegiate Mountain Bike National of all abilities invited. Pre-ride light break- Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, Championships, Missoula, MT, Collegiate fast will be provided from 6:45 or 7:00 a.m ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, National Championships and Montana with well stocked food stations and sup- 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., port. 100 miles and 50 mile course follows High School Championships, Micah Rice, May 10 at 6:30 pm7:00 pm, June 7, June a fun, flat scenic route through Northern 719-434-4200, [email protected], Chad 28 and July 26Hill Climbs:Park at Cherry and Cache Valley, UT with a challenging Springs, Crystal start at Cherry Springs Sperry, [email protected], Ben Horan, 312- hill in each. The finish will be closed-off in 502-5997, [email protected], usacycling.org and Scout start at bottom of Scout Mtn downtown Logan with a party and fun Rd. Scoring is best Crystal plus best Scout November 10-12, 2017 — Big Mountain festivities including rider gifts, many random time. Approximately 5 mile climbs. mass Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, prizes, and unique jerseys at or below retail. start., May 24 -Crystal Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 Mascota, MX, Course will be designed to , Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@ pm: June 21-Scout, July 12-Crystal Summit, give riders a unique riding experience to gmail.com, August 9-ScoutCategories: End of season include high altitude trails and big descents. July 22, 2017 — Heber Valley Circuit Race, awards for men and women’s overall win- Ties backcountry terrain with lift-accessed UCA Series, Heber, UT, Scenic but chal- ners of these categories: A’s , B’s , Master’s stages throughout the series. Courses will lenging 8-mile circuits in Heber Valley, Utah, 50+, Triathlete, Recreational (Non TT bike, feature predominantly timed downhill (spe- Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- Eddie Merckx style), Single Speed, and cial) stages linked together by non-timed eracing.com, extramileracing.com, race- Clydesdale (210 lbs+) and Athena (150 climbing (liaison) stages. Mascota, Mexico, dayeventmanagement.com lbs+)., Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, joyc- Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, bran- [email protected], Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, [email protected], bigmoun- July 22, 2017 — The Butterfield BURN Bicycle [email protected], idahocycling. tainenduro.com Hill Climb, Copperton, UT, Climb Butterfield com 26 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

July 14, 2017 — Chrono turns, 12.42 mi./20 km, later, with an aver- Benefits the Just for Kids Foundation. , Todd June 24-July 1, 2017 — 109° West, Moab, UT, Fork High School around West Mountain Time Trial, Pro Road Tour, Boise, ID, UCI 1.2 age grade of 7%, and a gain in altitude Hageman, 435-414-1942, m2dbikeride@ The ride you’ve been waiting for! Beginning and back., Blue Haven Foundation , 801- men’s, women’s time trial, Mike Cooley, 208- of 4,725 ft./1.440 m, to conclude at 14,115 gmail.com, Victoria Lovely, 773-590-6499, in Moab, loop around the La Sal Mountains, 380-7400, [email protected], 343-3782, [email protected], ft./4,302m. It will be held in conjunction [email protected], m2dbikeride.com to Monticello and finally Durango, CO for a raceentry.com/race-reviews/fiesta-days- georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com with The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill day off. After the day off, it’s off to Ouray fol- 50blue-haven-half-century Climb gran fondo fun ride, Saturday, August September 24, 2017 — Mt. Graham Hill Climb, lowed by Telluride. Join for the whole week July 15, 2017 — ASWB Twilight Criterium, Pro 12, 2017., Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ Safford, AZ, 8 am, mass start, Nippy Feldhake or choose between three and one day July 30, 2017 — Park City Chalk Creek 100 Road Tour, Boise, ID, 29th Annual, Pro Road usacycling.org, The Sports Corp , 719-634- III, 520-747-2544 , nippy-mr-smarty-pants@ options. Fully supported with well stocked SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Park City, UT, Tour, races for all categories, and race 7333, [email protected], Jeff Mosher, juno.com, presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex. stations, SAG support, and great lodging. Free self-supported event. Start Treasure under the lights for the pros., Mike Cooley, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, jeff@thesportscorp. html, azcycling.org 1-7 day options., Cathy Harper, 970-787- Mtn Middle School. Legs to Coalville, Chalk 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles. org, usacycling.org, coloradospringssports. 5483, [email protected], 109west.com Creek and back. , Don Williams, 801-641- com, boisetwilightcriterium.com, gcorsae- October 1, 2017 — Western Montana Hill 4020, [email protected], bccutah. org/index.php?option=com_content&view Climb Championships, Missoula, MT, Held vents.com =article&id=416&Itemid=315 July 1, 2017 — Giro Donna, North Salt Lake org at Pattee Canyon. , Tim Marchant, bike@ City, UT, A women only ride, 100 km course July 15, 2017 — Bob Cook Memorial Mount August 19, 2017 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, tosrvwest.org, missoulabike.org/hillclimb commencing and ending at Legacy Park. August 5, 2017 — The Ultimate Challenge Evans Hill Climb , Idaho Springs, CO, This is Presented by University of Utah Health Care, Boise, ID, 42nd Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- October 7-8, 2017 — Nevada Senior Games, A few miles on city streets, enter Legacy an arduous 27 mile bicycle race and gran 343-3782, [email protected], Parkway Trail and Denver & Rio Grand Trail Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by fondo that ends on the highest paved Las Vegas, NV, Cycling competition for the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com age groups: 50-94. 5 and 10k time trials, systems prior to circling through west Davis road in the United States to the summit of and Weber Counties. 50 km option. Flat follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route Mount Evans at 14,130’., Jennifer Barbour, September 9, 2017 — Race to the Angel, Wells, 20 and 40k road races, start: Intersection before the pros start, with the same climbs of Interstate 15 and Highway 93 Approx. with a few rollers, supplied aid stations, and 303-503-4616, [email protected], NV, Hill climb. 32nd Annual. The race is SAG vehicles., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, and high altitude finish. This ride has earned Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, director@bicy- open to riders on mountain and road bikes, 10 miles North of Las Vegas , Tim Jones, the title of “America’s Toughest One Day 702-994-6205, [email protected], nevada.fus- [email protected], girodonna. clerace.com, bicyclerace.com, teamever- runners, walkers and triathletes: individual or com, extramileracing.com Cycling Adventure” and for this year will green.org team (Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim, 5K run, esport.com feature timing on the final climb up Little 20K bike). The half marathon course begins July 7, 2017 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of July 29, 2017 — Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, at the Wells City pool and climbs approxi- Utah Road Touring Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 24th Annual, Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], Wyoming State Hill Climb Championships. mately 2,784 feet to Angel Lake in the East 10pm. Open to participants of all ages and tourofutah.com Day 1 - Targhee Hill Climb. Day 2 - Teton Humboldt range of the Ruby Mountains. June 3, 2017 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, starts at the Antelope Island’s White Rock Pass Hill Climb. Compete in one or both. To The half marathon course is entirely on Bay. The half way point is the historic Fielding August 12, 2017 — Wildflower Pedalfest, be scored for the State Champs you must UT, Women only century ride, 27, 36, 50, 70 Morgan, UT, Fully-supported, women-only pavement., Wells Chamber, 775-752-3540, and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, Garr Ranch where refreshments are served. race both days. Winners based on com- [email protected], Robert The entire route is 24 miles on an asphalt cycling event. 4 course options (20, 30, 50, bined times.Time trial starts at 10 am with fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at 70 miles). Finish line celebration, catered Johnson, 775-340-5943, 801-718-0557, ruby- the Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. will be road. , Neka Roundy, 801-451-3286, 801-451- 30 second intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports [email protected], wellsnevada. 3282, [email protected], daviscountyu- lunch, live band, raffle, massages, expo and in Driggs, climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half available January 2, 2017 - January 15, 2017. more., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801- com/race-to-the-angel, rubymountainrelay. This event sells out quickly., Penny Perkins, tah.gov, antelopebymoonlight.com a mile from the Grand Targhee Resort. The com 336-6198, [email protected], course covers 12 miles and 2,200 vertical [email protected], Curt Griffin, lrrh@ July 8, 2017 — Cache Gran Fondo, Logan, UT, wildflowerpedalfest.com feet. Awards, Raffle and results 1 pm at September 11-16, 2017 — World Human bbtc.net, bccutah.org 6th annual Cache Gran Fondo, riders of all Peaked Sports. Net proceeds benefit Teton Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC), Battle abilities invited. Pre-ride light breakfast will August 12, 2017 — Randy Wirth Half Century June 3, 2017 — Ride the Gap Century, Ride, Logan, UT, Join us for a favorite scenic Valley Trails and Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, Mountain, NV, International cyclists com- Parowan, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the be provided from 6:45 or 7:00 a.m with well 208-354-2354, [email protected], Forest pete on SR305, 5 miles to a 200 meter time stocked food stations and support. 100 miles tour of Cache Valley’s long-time Logan busi- high country of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun nessman, roast master and conservationist, Dramis, [email protected], trap. Current record is 89.59 mph. Classes: and fast with a mileage option for every and 50 mile course follows a fun, flat scenic peakedsports.com, jhcycling.org Men’s, Women’s, Juniors in Open, Multi- route through Northern and Cache Valley, Randy Wirth. Proceeds from the RWHCR will rider. Nothing like a small town with big be used to enhance bird habitat through track, and Arm Power. Cyclists from around fun! Enjoy open roads and very little traffic., UT with a challenging hill in each. The finish July 29-30, 2017 — Salida Cycling Classic, the world will gather on SR305, perhaps the will be closed-off in downtown Logan with a out Cache Valley area and promote Be Salida, CO, TT, circuit race, road race. Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbi- Safe Be Seen cycling practices, Greg Parry, fastest stretch of road in the world to see cycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, party and fun festivities including rider gifts, Part of the Rocky Mountain State Games. who is the fastest cyclist in the world., Al or many random prizes, and unique jerseys at 435-750-0193, 435-753-4777, gpdigit@gmail. Colorado Senior Road Championships, Barry [email protected], Ryan Gurr, info@ com, Debbie Simpson, 435-750-0193, 435- Alice Krause, 707-443-8261, a.krause@sbc- springeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com or below retail. , Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, Lee, 720-244-8228, 720-409-7048, barry@san- global.net, ihpva.org, whpsc.org [email protected], , loganhospital- 753-4777, [email protected], Dee itascycling.com, sanitascycling.com June 10, 2017 — American Diabetes foundation.org Cudney, 435-363-6183, 435-753-4777, dee@ September 15-17, 2017 — Silver State 508, Association’s Tour de Cure, Brigham City, UT, caffeibis.com, randywirthhcr.org, randy- July 30, 2017 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Wilson, WY, Reno, NV, 34th Annual, Founded by John July 10, 2017 — Antelope Island Series, Salt wirth50miles.org Wyoming State Hill Climb Championships. Tour de Cure is an incredible experience for Marino in 1983 and recognized as “The cyclists, runners, walkers, and diabetes sup- Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, North Day 1 - Targhee Hill Climb. Day 2 - Teton Toughest 48 hours in Sport,” This 508-mile Salt Lake City, UT, Self-supported rides. The August 18-19, 2017 — Raspberry Ramble Pass Hill Climb. Compete in one or both. porters. Join riders, volunteers, spectators, Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, bicycle race is revered the world over for its and sponsors for a finish line celebration on 300k has considerable climbing up Little To be scored for the State Champs you epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, Mountain, Big Mountain, Trappers Loop Logan, UT, Self-supported. Starts in Logan must race both days. Winners based on Brigham City Main Street. If you have diabe- and climbs up Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa desolate roads, and its reputation as one of tes you are a Red Rider, the VIP of the day. & Ogden Divide before making a loop combined times.9:15 AM road race (4.7 the toughest but most gratifying endurance on Antelope Island. 200 or 300 km (125 route) and around Bear Lake before head- miles, 2284 ft. vertical), 20th Anniversary, this Route options of 5k, 12m, 33m, 55m, 75m, ing north to Soda Springs and finally out to challenges available, bar none. Solo, two- and 100 miles., Geoffrey Linville, 801-363- or 190 mile) options available. A brevet year held on Old Pass Road instead of the person relay, and four-person relay divisions, is a timed ultra distance event., Richard Golden Spike Natl Monument. 400 & 600 highway! No cars, no brake dust, just peace 3024 x7076, [email protected], diabetes. km (250 and 375 mile) options. A brevet including a Self-supported Solo Randonneur org/cyclingutah Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], and quiet for you to enjoy your suffering!, Division (no support crew allowed)! Formerly SaltLakeRandos.org is a timed ultra distance event., Richard Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@ known as Furnace Creek 508, Silver State June 10-11, 2017 — Utah Bicycle Touring Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], silverstar.com, Forest Dramis, jacksonholecy- 508 is a Race Across AMerica (RAAM) Society’s Overnight Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, July 15, 2017 — Mt. Nebo Climb, BCC saltlakerandos.org [email protected], jhcycling.org Qualifier. Runs on Highway 50, the Loneliest UT, 11th annual overnighter. This event is SuperSeries, Nephi, UT, Meet at Payson City Park. Climb up and back to Payson Lakes August 19, 2017 — Tour of Park City, Park City, July 30, 2017 — Kitt Peak Time Trial, Tucson, Road in America, Chris Kostman, adventu- for new and experienced bicycle travelers. UT, Fully supported Tour starting and finish- [email protected], the508.com We will bicycle in a self-sufficient manner to or do a full 70 mile loop. Self-supported free AZ, 11.6 mile hill climb time trial up Kitt Peak, event - bring extra water; short supply on ing in Park City. 157 miles through Northern 3400’ vertical., Donald Melhado, dmelha- Rock Cliff Recreation Area to camp over- Utah’s beautiful mountain valleys. A rolling September 16, 2017 — Little Park Road night, and then return Sunday., Lou Melini, the mountain., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, [email protected], azcycling.org Hillclimb, Grand Junction, CO, Hillclimb up [email protected], Doug Jensen, picnic!, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ 801-487-6318, [email protected], Cheryl extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com August 5-6, 2017 — Idaho Senior Games, Little Park Road - 1st half., John Klish, 970- Soshnik, 4356499008, [email protected], 801-815-3858, [email protected], bccu- Boise, ID, 5k and 10K Time Trials, 20 K and 744-4450, [email protected], tah.org August 19-19, 2017 — Raspberry Ramble 300k, madracingcolorado.com June 10, 2017 — Wasatch Front Series, Salt 40 K Road Races, Qualifying year for 2017 July 15, 2017 — Desperado Duel, Panguitch, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, National Senior Games, Mike Thorton, 208- Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, North UT, Self-supported loop ride which starts in September 20, 2017 — Man vs Machine, Salt Lake City, UT, Self-supported ride up UT, Come and experience the flattest and 861-8000, idahoseniorgamesinfo@gmail. Williams, AZ, The Grand Canyon Railway, best 100 mile course and 50 mile option, Logan and climbs up Strawberry Canyon com, Frank Gilbert, 208-853-1964, frank@ Emigration Canyon, along the Wasatch (LoToJa route) and north to Soda Springs. in partnership with Grand Canyon Racing, Front and out to Antelope Island. 100, 200 we have also added a grueling 150 mile georgescycles.com, idahoseniorgames.org will fire up its steam engine 4960 - a 310- option for those training for the big 209 in 300km km (190 miles). A brevet is a timed or 300 km (65 to 190 mile) options. A brevet ultra distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462- August 12, 2017 — Lamoille Canyon Hill ton behemoth built in 1923 - to take on is a timed ultra distance event, Richard September. Enjoy the scenery and virtually hundreds of intrepid bicyclists on a 53-mile no traffic. Desperado Duel is one of the best 2266, [email protected], saltlakerandos. Climb, Lamoille, NV, 12th annual. Road Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], org Race hill climb, 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb course that will climb 2,023 feet starting at saltlakerandos.org Gran Fondos in Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674- in Ruby Mountains. Race starts at 9am. the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to icon- 3185, [email protected], Margaret August 26, 2017 — Cache Valley Century Post event picnic and awards in Lamoille ic Williams, AZ, finishing on historic route 66., June 11, 2017 — Provo A Go-Go, BCC Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks. Tour, Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile Grove, 11:30am., Rendy Keaton, 775-385- PJ Borman, 602-296-8313, info@grandcan- SuperSeries, Draper, UT, Start Draper Park, com, ridesouthernutah.com options. Proceeds benefit Common Ground, 3285, [email protected], yonracing.com, grandcanyonracing.com ride past point of the mountain, thru Provo a Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds supprt their to Spanish Fork and back on a loop route. July 22, 2017 — Iron Lung Ride, Salt Lake elkovelo.com September 23, 2017 — Telluride 200 Gran City, UT, 32, 80, or 120 mile options out and adaptive cycling program. Richmond to Free event, self supported with shorter 30 Preston, Idaho and back through scenic August 12, 2017 — USA Cycling Hill Climb Fondo, Telluride, CO, 14th annual, From the and 60 mile options. Store stops enroute. , back starting at This Is The Place Heritage high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend Park and turning around near Snowbasin terrain., Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435- National Championships and Pikes Peak Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ 757-2889, info@CacheValleyCentury. Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, The USA past hillsides of quaking aspens along a bccutah.org, bccutah.org Resort(3 person relay available on the 120). route that passes through millions of years Challenging climbing, with plenty of rollers com, Sammie Macfarlane, 435-713-0288, Cycling Hill Climb National Championship is [email protected], CJ Sherlock, in its second year and is truly a unique expe- of geologic record, ultimately finding them- June 15-23, 2017 — Rocky Mountain Tour, and flats to recover. Utah Triple Crank quali- selves at the base of striated sandstone Cross Country Challenge, Salt Lake City, UT, fier., Michelle Lyman, 801-941-5526, info@ 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, info@cacheval- rience on Pikes Peak. The start line is located leycentury.com, CacheValleyCentury.com at 9,390 ft./2,862 m and the finish line is 156 cliffs reaching up to 1,000 feet overhead. The Rocky Mountain Tour travels 593 miles ironlungride.com, ironlungride.com in 8 cycling days (9 total). Ride through August 26, 2017 — Summit Challenge, Park the Wasatch Range and over the Rocky July 24, 2017 — North South Century - Pioneer Day Ride, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit Mountains from Salt Lake City UT to Pueblo the pavement for a 100, 52, or 16-mile road CO., Bill Lannon, 888-797-7057, 603-382-1662, City, UT, Location: Tanner Park. Finish the holiday weekend with 100 miles all in SL ride event in support of the National Ability [email protected], abbike.com, Center’s mission. All three fully-supported americabybicycle.com county. Stops for water and food. Free event, self-supported., Don Williams, 801- routes of this event follow paved roads in June 17, 2017 — Huntsman 140, Delta, UT, A 641-4020, [email protected], Tom and around the beautiful Park City moun- road cycling, non-competitive ride that rais- Coffey, 801-737-3241, [email protected], tainside. This exciting event promises to es funds for cancer research at Huntsman bccutah.org serve up a challenge for a wide range of Cancer Institute. Participate in the 140-Mile cycling levels and abilities. And don’t for- Founder’s Ride from Delta, Utah (with a July 24, 2017 — South Sevier Ram Ride, get – all Summit Challenge riders who have new relay option) or 30, 55, 75, and 140-mile Monroe, UT, 15 miles, 25 miles, and a 50 miler a disability can register and ride for free! out-and-back from Salt Lake City, Utah, Jen . Start time is 6:00 a.m. Start & Finish location The 102 ride goes through the prestigious Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, jmurano@ is Monroe Fire Station. , Heather Newby, 435- Wolf Creek Ranch property which is usu- huntsmanfoundation.org, Porter Sproul, 801- 201-0138, [email protected], ally closed off to road bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your choice and end up back at 584-5882, [email protected], July 28-29, 2017 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, huntsman140.com the National Ability Center for food, drinks Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road and music. Also, watch for new distance June 24-25, 2017 — Bike MS: Harmons Best race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 options in 2017 - to be announced this Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, Join miles with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. summer!, Julia Rametta, 435-649-3991, 435- thousands of cyclists from around the region Race in teams through the night, fundraiser 200-0990, [email protected], Whitney and celebrate 31 years of Bike MS: the event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Thompson, 435-649-3991, whitneyt@discov- premier fundraising cycling series in the Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. ernac.org, summitchallenge100.org, discov- nation raising funds for a world free of MS. com, SaintstoSinners.com ernac.org The Bike MS experience offers route options July 29, 2017 — Utah County Gran Fondo, August 26, 2017 — Man of STIHL, North Salt Lake, ranging from 45 to 150 miles over two Orem, UT, 33rd year of a Century Tour typi- days and is friendly to all abilities with rest UT, 62-mile (100km) fully supported metric cally around Utah Lake, 100, 62.5, and 30 century bike ride. Release the hero within stops every 8-12 miles. Camping, meals, and mile options, starting and ending in Orem., entertainment based out of Cache Valley you as you support the Davis Education Allan Sumnall, (801) 225-0076, allan@sbrutah. Foundation. Enjoy beautiful autumn scen- Fairgrounds (400 S 500 W) in Logan., Melissa com, utahcountygranfondo.com Mathews, 801-424-0112, melissa.mathews@ ery as you ride on the East and West sides nmss.org, bikemsutah.org July 29, 2017 — Fiesta Days 50 - Blue Haven of Davis County from North Salt Lake to Half Century, Spanish Fork, UT, Provides sup- Clearfield and back., Marc Croft, 801-295- June 24, 2017 — Great Basin Series, Saratoga port for fallen police officers families. For the 4141, [email protected], Skye Whitlock, Springs, UT, Self-supported loop rides around second year, in conjunction with Spanish [email protected], ManofSTIHL.org Oquirrh Mountain, up Hobble Creek Canyon Fork Fiesta Days, Blue Haven has organized and around Utah Lake. 130km, 200km or August 26, 2017 — Castle Country Century, a 50 mile bike ride and a 10 mile family fun Scofield, UT, Train for LoToJa or just have fun 400km (81 through 250-miles) options. A bre- ride with proceeds going to the Spanish Fork vet is a timed ultra distance event., Richard with this fully supported ride as you travel Police Department and to the Blue Haven around , up and over Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], Foundation. The 50 mile timed event will be saltlakerandos.org Huntington Canyon, through Huntington routed from the South parking lot of Spanish hugging the edge of the San Rafael swell. Pass through the towns of Cleveland, Elmo, Wellington, finishing in Price. 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descent on this ride. Ride departs at 8 am, 801-774-2801, 801-645-0247, brent.jones@ from 10 to 100 miles. Roll-out begins at 6:00 of Montana’s remote northwest corner. Northern Arizona. There are 32, 50, 63, and Cory Jensen, 801-824-8455, cory.jensen@ rcwilley.com, rcwilley.com/ride am at Ross Park in Pocatello, ID. , DaNae Located on National Forest Scenic Byways, 100 mile route options., Anthony Quintile, carbon.utah.gov, carbonrec.com Young, 208-221-9300, spinderella33@gmail. our routes take in the stately Cabinet 928-779-5969, [email protected], October 21, 2017 — Fall Tour de St. George, com, spinderellaride.com Mountains, serene Lake Koocanusa, and Ashley Hammarstrom, 877-527-5291, Ashley. September 2, 2017 — Hobble Creek Series, St. George, UT, Tour around southern Utah the legendary Yaak Valley. Proceeds ben- tentative date, Salt Lake Randonneurs and see some of the most scenic views June 17, 2017 — The Great Owyhee Ride [email protected], absolute- efit charities in Libby, Eureka, and Troy, Brevet Series, Springville, UT, 62 or 125 mile as you climb to Veyo and go through Against Hunger, Ontario, OR, 50 mile, 62.5 bikes.net/taylor Montana., John Weyhrich, 406-241-2829, self-supported loop ride up Hobble Creek as well as all the beauti- miles, or 100 miles, experience all that Scenic July 16-21, 2017 — Tour de Wyoming, Canyon and on the rural roads south of ful colors throughout this 35, 75, or 100 mile Rural Oregon has to offer! Start:Historic Train [email protected], gfkootenai. com Cheyenne, WY, 21th Annual. Start and end Utah Lake. A brevet is a timed ultra distance ride. This event is one of our best Gran Depot in Downtown Ontario, tour through in Cheyenne, Wyoming with overnight stays event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, rich- Fondos in southern Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674- the rustic country side, experience the maj- July 8, 2017 — Goldilocks Boise, Goldilocks in Wheatland, Rock River, Saratoge (two [email protected], saltlakerandos.org 3185, [email protected], Margaret esty of the High Desert landscape, and Bike Ride, Eagle, ID, Fully supported, non- nights), and Laramie. The route goes over Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks. make your way towards the stately Owyhee competitive, women only bike ride. Beautiful four mountain passes and covers more September 3-9, 2017 — Tour of Southern com, Ryan Gurr, [email protected], ride- Dam before circling back towards town. , Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including route, yummy food, pretty t-shirt, good than 400 miles., Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 southernutah.com Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, kurtholzer@hot- lookin’ Papa Bears. , Dani Lassiter, 801-635- Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 mail.com, Kevin Goade, 208-739-1545, tar- , [email protected], cyclewyoming. miles per day. Opportunities to work part/ October 21, 2017 — SoJo Marathon Bike Tour, 9422, [email protected], goldilocks. org, tourdewyoming.org [email protected], greatowyheeride. events/gid/info ride part., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, SoJo Race Series, South Jordan, UT, SoJo com [email protected], planetultra.com isn’t just for runners! Our non-competitive July 22-29, 2017 — Oregon Bicycle Ride, Sisters, July 8-9, 2017 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, OR, Tour of northwest Oregon. Crosses the Bike Tour offers a beautiful ride that begins in June 17, 2017 — Mountain Top Experience CO, This challenging ride is over 120 miles September 3-16, 2017 — Trans Utah Spring Daybreak and continues along the Oquirrh Ride Century and Half-Century, Florissant, mouth of the Columbia River, visits sites Tour, UT, Tour is separated into dates as with 10,000’ of climbing and travels over 3 famed by Lewis and Clark, includes ferry Mountains before winding through Herriman CO, Over 10,000 feet of elevation gain start- beautiful mountain passes from Evergreen follows: Week One (7 days): Kanab to the back into Oregon, and rides through north- and South Jordan, Bo Earls, 801-253-5203, ing at 8,000 feet in elevation. The century to Avon, CO., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503- Henry Mountains, Sunday Sept 3 to Saturday west forests and countryside. Cyclists will [email protected], SoJoMarathon.com ride thats you through Cripple Creek and 4616, [email protected], Nat Sept 9, 2017. Week Two (7 days): Henry Victor Colorado, the 75 mile route still has have time to tour wineries, play at Ride Mountains to Moab, Sunday September November 11-12, 2017 — Free Fee days in Ross, 970-390-9730, [email protected], 6,000 feet of climbing and is more laid back triplebypass.org Oregon’s oldest week-long tour! Join 300 10 to Saturday September 16, 2017., Travis Arches, Zion, and Canyonlands National with rolling hills. The 50 mile route is still a riders as we explore the classic Oregon Tucker, 970-728-5891, travis@lizardheadcy- parks , Moab, UT, The perfect time to ride lot of climbing and the 30 mile and 18 mile July 9-21, 2017 — B.E.A.R.S. - Bicycling the Cascades routes: McKenzie Pass, the clingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides. your road bike in the parks., Patrick Baril, out and backs are for the less challenging Extraordinary Alaskan Roads, Anchorage, com Aufderheide, Cascades Lakes Hwy, you’ll 435-259-8826, [email protected], nps. routes. Free Lunch, Free massages, Free AK, Explore a variety of Alaskan landscapes, gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm even have a chance to ride the Crater September 9, 2017 — Goldilocks Utah, Commemorative patch, and the best ice from Denali to Prince William Sound. Fully Lake Rim Road! Fully supported, with leg- Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks cream cones you can emagine at the finish supported trip with both camping and endary food and amenities., Sanna Phinney, is a women only bike ride, with a gorgeous Regional Road Touring line. All well supported, on paved coun- great food., Tom Sheehan, 352-353-8712, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicy- route starting at Utah State Park and beauti- ty roads. Packets will be mailed 10 days [email protected], pedal- cleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org ful fall weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and June 3, 2017 — Buena Vista Bicycle Festival, before the event to all preregistered rid- erspubandgrille.com/alaska-bicycle-tours- 20 mile route options, Goldilocks has a Buena Vista, CO, Scenic and easy to chal- ers. Florissant Grange Hall, 2009 County Rd bears-cycling-tour July 22, 2017 — Cycle Magic Valley, Yes, Twin route that is ‘just right’ for everyone!, Dani lenging routes 35, 50, 62 and 97 mile ride 30 Florissant, CO 80816, Deborah Maresca, Falls, ID, A 12, 30, 62, or 100 mile bicycle Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride. options in Beautiful Arkansas River Valley 719-689-3435, redhorse680552003@yahoo. July 13-15, 2017 — Yellowstone/Grand Teton ride for all levels. There is a family friendly 12 com, goldilocksride.com/gsl at the Feet of 14,000 Ft Mounts Princeton, com, mountaintopcyclingclub.com Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, mile route that takes you out to Meander Ashton, ID, Self Supported 600km or 1000km Point. The 30 mile route heads out west, Harvard and Yale. Exceptionally well sup- June 18-24, 2017 — Bicycle Tour of Colorado, September 9, 2017 — Coldwell Banker ported with afternoon party and band. , ride (375- or 620-mile) with overnight gear north of Filer. The metric century route takes Parkway Pedal, Farmington, UT, A casual Various, CO, 23rd annual 7 day fully sup- drops. Goes into Yellowstone and Grand Tim Lopez, 719-594-5655, 719-622-0439, ported bicycle tour in the Colorado Rocky you down into Melon Valley and the chal- ride along the Legacy and Jordan River [email protected], Aaron Rosenthal, Teton National Parks. A brevet is a timed Parkway to benefit The Autism Council of Mountains. Registration includes camping lenging century route takes you down into 719-594-5655, [email protected], Chris ultra distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462- Melon Valley, Hagerman, out to the wind- Utah. Start in Farmington at Legacy Events areas, baggage transportation, route maps, 2266, [email protected], saltlakerandos. Quoyeser, 719-398-9257, chris@emakerssoc. road markings, fruit and water stations with mills and back! The ride is fully supported Center, 151 S. 100 W, Reg. at 8 am, Ride com, bvbf.org org at 9 am, 70, 55, 40, 30, 25, and 10, 5 mile restrooms every 20-30 miles, Colorado State with a barbecue at the finish line. Tech options. After ride Sahara Cares Foundation June 3, 2017 — Palisade Gran Fondo, Palisade, Patrol, bicycle repair services, SAG vehi- July 15, 2017 — Pepsi Cola Taylor House t-shirts for all participants., Denise Alexander, festival., Chris Jensen, 801-563-7670, 801-940- CO, Fully supported Gran Fondo through cles, and medical support along the route. Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit [email protected], mavtec.org/race/ 1447, [email protected], park- the famous orchards and vineyards of Premium upgrades such as parking, bike ride in the high-altitude cool pines of cruisin-magic-valley/ waypedal.com western colorado and the rugged Reeder box storage, catered meals, and hotels are and Purdy Mesas. 40 and 68 mile options., also available for additional fees., Alisha September 9, 2017 — To the Moon and Back Jennifer Sliney, 970-819-1101, 510-910-1608, Powell, 303-985-1180, answer@bicycletour- Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Come and enjoy [email protected], palisadegran- colorado.com, bicycletourcolorado.com the High Uintahs. There are four ride options: fondo.com, palisadecoc.com/co/palisade- Century, 75, 50, and 25 mile. All 4 rides will June 24, 2017 — RATPOD (Ride Around the cover the back roads of Duchesne County granfondo Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, RATPOD is that has very minimal traffic. Free overnight June 3-4, 2017 — Tour of the Swan River Valley a 130-mile one-day charity ride for Camp camping is available. The ride will be based West, Missoula, MT, TOSRV - a two-day, 226 Make-A-Dream (a cost free cancer camp). out of Tabiona, Utah. Elevations from 6,522 mile, challenging bicycle tour through west- The ride takes place in the beautiful Big Hole to 8,150. This ride is fully supported by provid- ern Montana’s most scenic areas. It was Valley of SW Montana., Courtney Imhoff, ing lunch and dinner. All proceeds will go to established in 1970 as a recreational and 406-549-5987, [email protected], ratpod.org, the Rapha House & Operation Underground social event rather than a race. Missoula- campdream.org Railroad, non-profit organizations that help Seeley Lake-Big Fork-Flathead Lake-Missoula, rescue children from trafficking and sexual June 24, 2017 — Bike for Kids Idaho Falls, Tim Marchant, [email protected], missoula- Idaho Falls, ID, Kids Crit Series, family ride, exploitation., Karen Redden, 435-828-0467, bike.org/hillclimb [email protected], tothemoonand- and 5K run., Kristy Mickelsen, 208-522-1205, back-events.com June 4, 2017 — America’s Most Beautiful 208-680-9397, [email protected], Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 26th bikeforkidsidaho.com September 16, 2017 — Wonder Woman Ride, annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia June 24, 2017 — Holly Frontier Tour de Prairie, Payson, UT, Join us for the 8th annual fully & Lymphoma Society Team in Training pro- supported all women’s bike ride, choose Cheyenne, WY, Course heads west out gram. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech of Cheyenne along Happy Jack Road - between the 15, 30, 70 or 100 mile options. support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, Remember that every woman is a wonder WYO 210, past Curt Gowdy State Park and boat cruise, and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis through Medicine Bow National Forest, to woman!, Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bik- [email protected], Carolina the Lincoln Memorial at the I-80 Rest Area. ethewest.com, bikethewest.com, bikeand- 3,000ft of elevation gain. Courses ranging Herrin, [email protected], wonder- skitahoe.com womanride.com from 10-100 miles, start at Lions Park, road June 4, 2017 — Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling course only., Jim Wollenburg, 307-637-6423, September 16, 2017 — CF Cycle For Life, Festival, Castle Rock, CO, The unofficial start [email protected], cheyen- Coalville/Morgan, UT, Fully supported, beau- to the Colorado cycling season. You will not necity.org tiful autumn ride with five route options want to miss the excitement and camara- June 24, 2017 — Bingham County Idaho Relay - 20,40, 60, 80 and 100 miles. All funds raised derie of the 30th pilgrimage to Castle Rock go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., Laura for Life, Kellogg, ID, Ride on the trail of the for the Rocky Mountain region’s premier Coeur d’Alenes from the Walmart parking Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, lhad- cycling festival. Whether you are 6 or 60, [email protected], Amanda Livnat, 801-532-2335, lot in Smelterville to the trailhead in Plummer prefer to ride on the road or dirt, there is and back. Distance is 101 miles. Food will [email protected], Jessica Rose, 801-532-2335, a course for cyclists of all abilities. All of [email protected], cycle.cff.org be provided along the way. Limited sag the rides start and finish at the Douglas will be available. Cars are not permitted on September 22-23, 2017 — Bike the Bear County Fair Grounds. Stick around for the the trail. Support can only go the trailheads. Century, Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 miles. party at the Rock post-ride picnic and Course is flat, the only real climb is the 5 Begins at Raspberry Square in Garden City, cycling expo., Mike Heaston, 303-635-2815, miles before Plummer, this is about a 3% UT. Ride around the scenic Bear Lake loop [email protected], Scott Olmsted, grade. Shorter routes will be available, if on the Utah/Idaho border!, Nelson Palmer, 303-282-9015, [email protected], desired. Each rider is asked to donate $50 435-760-6901, [email protected], Tom elephantrockride.com, emgcolorado.com/ to the American Cancer Society., Sharon Jensen, 801-475-7488, tom.jensen@scouting. wordpress/?page_id=10 and Steve O’Brien, 208-317-8375, 208-681- org, trappertrails.org/bike June 10, 2017 — Fremont Area Road Tour 3602, [email protected], friendsofcdatrails.org September 22-23, 2017 — Salt to Saint Relay, (FART), Lander, WY, 13 to 100 mile options, Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from includes breakfast, bbq, t-shirt and bottle, June 24, 2017 — Ride for Hope, Kuna, ID, Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy in conjunction with Brew Fest, Nyssa , fart@ 3rd annual Ride for Hope put on to help 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or landercycling.org, Tony Ferlisi, landercy- give HIV/poverty-stricken kids in India hope 8 person relay teams. Men, Women, and [email protected], landercycling.org for a better life. Fully supported with a Mixed categories., Clay Christensen, 801- June 10, 2017 — Lemhi Valley Century Ride, catered, freshly cooked meal provided by 234-0399, [email protected], salttosaint. Salmon, ID, 100 miles or 100 kms through Deli George. Ride through the scenic Snake com the picturesque Lemhi River Valley., Marla River Valley and West Heritage Byway to help give poverty-stricken kids in India hope September 23, 2017 — Moab Century Tour, Hunteman, 208-303-0106, mhunteman@ for a better life. 18.6, 31.2, 66.2 mile options Moab, UT, Landscape Worth Training for! hotmail.com, lemhivalleycenturyride.wee- 40,60, 100 mile route options. Ride in the bly.com/ with an inaugural century being consid- wild west through Dead Horse Point State ered., Margo Riggs, 208-608-2527, ride- June 12-July 6, 2017 — Great Alaska Highway [email protected], rideforhope.net Park and the Colorado River Corridor. Ride Ride, Dawson Creek, BC, AK, Ride the full alongside towering redrock walls outlining length of the notorious Al-Can Highway June 24-30, 2017 — Mavic Haute Route the Colorado River; enjoy lunch at the from Dawson Creek BC to Delta Junction Rockies - Colorado Spring Stage, Colorado earth’s edge overlooking Canyonlands Alaska. A fully supported camping and Springs, CO, The inaugural Mavic Haute National Park and the Colorado River, two cycling adventure, with a few motel nights. Route Rockies will become the fourth leg thousand feet below. Live music, beer, , Tom Sheehan, 352-353-8712, tours@pedal- in amateur cycling’s first global series of cycling icons and great food await you at erspubandgrille.com, pedalerspubandgrille. multi-day events. In the spirit of tackling the Post-ride party. , Beth Logan, 435-260- com/alaska-bicycle-tours-great-alaska- the highest, steepest, most renowned ter- 8889, 435-260-2334, info@skinnytireevents. highway-bike-tour rain, Colorado’s unique mountain scenery com, skinnytireevents.com and rich cycling culture will be showcased June 16-20, 2017 — Cycle The Sierra, Grass September 23, 2017 — Ride for the Kids, to spectacular effect by these inaugural Valley, CA, This fully supported, five-day jour- Rockies venues. The event will conclude its Syracuse, UT, 100% of monies raised go to ney takes riders on a 300-mile loop through the MAKE-A-WISH UTAH FOUNDATION. Ride final stage in Colorado Springs with riders the Lake Tahoe area. The ride features taking in the scenic Garden of the Gods., to Antelope Island. Ride options: 25/50/100 beautiful mountain scenery, live music each miles, depending on skill level of the rider. The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@thes- night, delicious catered food, a beer and portscorp.org, Doug Martin, 719-634-7333 Ride times available at www.rcwilley.com/ wine garden, massage and much more., ride Ride begins at Syracuse RC Willey, 1693 Ext 1010, [email protected], hauter- Mark Reiner, 530-320-1625, mark@cyclethe- oute.org/events/stages/mavic-rockies-2017 W. 2700 S. Syracuse, UT. Breakfast, lunch and sierra.com, cyclethesierra.com drinks will be provided. Tons of prizes given July 1-2, 2017 — Gran Fondo Kootenai, away in raffle., Devin Kingsbury, 801-663- June 17, 2017 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, Libby, MT, A two-day, point-to-point, chip- 3267, [email protected], Brent Jones, Ladies-only ride featuring five scenic routes, timed fondo featuring fully supported rid- ing through the spectacular landscapes

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July 26-August 6, 2017 — Klondike Gold, encourage you to set your own pace and September 15-16, 2017 — Grind de Galena, 8:30am., Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, bren- Drive, sprint triathlon, 400m swim, 9 mile bike Fairbanks, AK, Travel from Fairbanks back in enjoy beautiful Western Colorado. Options Pocatello, ID, 110 miles, 2 day group ride, [email protected], tourofthegila.com and 5K run., Alta Canyon Sports Center, time to cycle the route of the Klondike Gold include a 100 or 50 mile ride over the Katie Loveday, 208-232-8996, barriesev- 801-568-4600, [email protected]. Rush, in reverse from historic Dawson City, Colorado National Monument, a 75 mile [email protected], barriessports.com/2017- October 14, 2017 — Death Valley Century, , gov, sandy.utah.gov/departments/parks- Yukon to Skagway, Alaska. Fully supported route or a family friendly 30 mile route all grind-de-galena.html Death Valley, CA, 50 and 100 mile options. and-recreation/alta-canyon-sports-center/ camping tour with a few nights in motels. , followed by live music, local beer, and Entry includes chip timing; fully stocked special-events Tom Sheehan, 352-353-8712, tours@pedal- delicious food! Start and finish at the September 16, 2017 — Tour de Vineyards, checkpoints along the route with water and erspubandgrille.com, pedalerspubandgrille. Community Hospital located at 2351 G Palisade, CO, Come join this 25-mile ride a great selection of food and snacks; roving June 17, 2017 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA America com/yukon-bike-tour-klondike-highway- Road (just west of Canyon View Park)., through Colorado’s Wine County just SAG support; tech tee and finish line award. Tour, Bellvue, CO, 1/2 mile swim in the clear prior to the Colorado Mountain Winefest., Start at The Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort. cycling Morgan Taylor, 970-644-3491, webguest@ waters of Horsetooth Reservoir (Eltuk Bay), Scott , [email protected], , Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ gjhosp.org, secure.yourcommunityhospital. then a 2-Lap (beginner friendly) 12.2 mile July 29, 2017 — Cascade 4-Summit Challenge, Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@ planetultra.com, planetultra.com com/Community_Hospital_Foundation_ single-track bike over rolling terrain, and Cascade, ID, Options include 75, 60, 50, clippedinproductions.com, tourdevineyards. across valley bridges at Lory State Park. 30 or 8.2 Mile Options. Course covers two Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm com October 28, 2017 — Bike MS Las Vegas, Bike MS, Las Vegas, NV, Fundraiser for the National Finish things off with a fun and challeng- mountain passes along Warm Lake Road. August 12, 2017 — Pedal For Patients, Fruitland, ing 4.8 mile (8k) run through the clouds on The ride starts at the American Legion Hall September 16, 2017 — Idaho Poker Ride Pedal Multiple Sclerosis Society. Fully supported. ID, The ride starts and ends at Saint for Paws and Claws, Boise, ID, A Benefit Ride Start/Finish Location: Lou Ruvo Center for single-track trails! , Lance Panigutti, 303-408- in downtown Cascade and proceeds Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, 1195, [email protected], withoutlimits. down Main Street to Warm Lake Road. for: Idaho Horse Rescue, SNIP, Audrey Pet Brain Health - Cleveland Clinic, 30, 50, or Idaho. 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and Foundation, Helping Hand Fund, Lactic Acid 100 miles, Rest Stops approximately every co/#!__xterra-lory Money raised by the Cascade to Warm sag wagons will be provided along with Lake Four Summit Challenge will support Cycling, The BYRDS Youth cycling. Starts 15 miles, Joe Grubbs, 310-481-1134, Joseph. June 17, 2017 — Lookout Mountain Triathlon, plenty of food. 100, 68, 40, or 20 mile ride and ends at MWI Animal Health 3041 W. [email protected], Angela Van Brackle, 702- various charitable and community projects options. Avid racers and family friendly., Ken XTERRA America Tour, Golden, CO, 525 Yard within the area of Cascade. Ride support Pasadena Dr. in Boise. 4 route choices, 15, 736-7272, 855-372-1331, fundraisingsupport@ Swim, 10 Mile Bike, 5K Run, Paul Karlsson, Hart, 541-881-7295, [email protected], 30, 63, 100 miles. Lots of prizes! Fabulous nmss.org, bikeMSvegas.org, bikems.org will be handled by George’s Cycles of Boise, pedalforpatients.com 303-960-8129, [email protected], dig- and post ride barbeque, beer garden and swag bag! Fully Supported! All routes take deepsports.com August 12, 2017 — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak off at 8:00 AM, Robyn Knoelk, 208-871-0951, music will be hosted by the Community Multisport Races June 24, 2017 — DinoTri, Vernal, UT, Sprint and of Cascade., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, Cycling Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, [email protected], pedalfor- The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb pawsandclaws.org Olympic Distance Triathlon. Race starts with [email protected], 4summitch- June 3-4, 2017 — XTERRA Deuces Wild Triathlon an open swim at Red Fleet state park. The allenge.com, gcorsaevents.com Gran Fondo features a non-competitive fun September 17, 2017 — Edible Pedal 100, Festival, XTERRA America Tour, Show Low, ride that gives cyclists of all abilities a truly bike starts with a crazy hill climb out of the August 5-12, 2017 — Ride Idaho, Ketchum, Carson City, NV, 10 mile, 50 mile and AZ, Off road triathlon, 800m open water lake park and heads into town for a run and unique experience on Pikes Peak. It will be Nevada 150K ride options, Start: Bowers in Fool Hollow Lake, 24km mountain bike leg, Sun Valley, ID, 7-Day fully supported, non- held in conjunction with the inaugural USA finish at Utah State Extension. One of the competitive roadbike tour with SAG support, Mansion Regional Park, Washoe Valley, NV. 8km trail run. Begins at 7:45 a.m. Depending most beautiful triathlons in Utah!, Emilee Cycling Hill Climb National Championships, Challenging course, fully equipped ride on water level, athletes will begin the race mechanics, showers, beer garden, enter- Saturday, August 12, 2017. Created in 2010, Johnson, 801-520-0921, vernaldinotri@yahoo. tainment, 400 miles of spectacular scenery. stops, SAG, water bottle, maps, post ride in the water or on the boat ramp. Plus com, dinotri.com this year marks the 8th consecutive year of BBQ, priceless views, camaraderie and an long course, Olympic, adn Youth Triathlons, Tent and Porter Service available. Ketchum/ The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, Sun Valley to Salmon, Arco, Stanley., Earl unbeatable sense of accomplishment., Don Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterra- June 24, 2017 — Daybreak Triathlon, Salt Lake an annual event of the Colorado Springs Iddings, 775-393-9158, ride@ediblepedal100. planet.com, TriSports Racing , 520-884-8745, Triathlon Series, Salt Lake City, UT, The only Grief, 208-890-4434, 208-830-9564, egrief@ Sports Corporation. This event attracts the cableone.net, rideidaho.org org, ediblepedal100.org [email protected], deuceswildtriath- open water Olympic distance race in the top cyclists and recreational cyclists from lon.com/events/xterra-deuces-wild greater Salt Lake Valley. Get ready for the August 5, 2017 — Sawtooth Century Tour, Sun across the nation and around the world. , September 23, 2017 — Mountains to the best spectator swim around with a point Valley, ID, Benefit for the Wood River Bicycle The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@the- Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 14th Annual June 9, 2017 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Price, UT, to point swim, a killer bike course near the Coalition. Road bike tour from Ketchum to sportscorp.org, Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, From the Held under the Full Moon! Choose between Oquirrh Mountains and a run around the Alturas Lake and back. 50 or 100 mile tour Ext 1005, [email protected], colorado- high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend a Kids Triathlon, 5k run, Run-Bike Duathlon, lake that is unparalleled. , Cody Ford, 801- options. Aid stations along the way., Brett springssports.org/index.php?option=com_ past hillsides of quaking aspens along a Mini-Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Unicycle 558-2503, [email protected], ustrisports. Stevenson, 208-720-8336, wrbc.brett@gmail. content&view=article&id=329&Itemid=292 route that passes through millions of years Triathlon or an off road Singletrack Triathlon, com com, woodriverbike.org of geologic record, ultimately finding them- Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@lunatictri- August 19, 2017 — Four Peaks Gran Fondo, selves at the base of striated sandstone athlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com June 24, 2017 — XTERRA Tahoe City, XTERRA August 5, 2017 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora- Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: cliffs reaching up to 1,000 feet overhead America, Tahoe City, CA, Qualifying race for Angel Fire, Taos, NM, 7:00 am start. 105 , 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4 and onwards to the beautiful desert land- June 10, 2017 — East Canyon Triathlon, TriUtah the XTERRA USA Championship. Triathlon and 84, or 46 miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful peaks of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout scape of Gateway. Mileage options: 70, Points Series, Morgan City, UT, Welcome Duathlon and sprint triathlon., Todd Jackson, scenery. Ride for fun, ride for time; all rid- Mountain, Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill 100 & 130. This ride benefits the Just For Kids to the 4th annual East Canyon Triathlon! 530-546-1019, [email protected], ers welcome! Proceeds from this event will climb portions are timed with timing chips. Foundation, Todd Hageman, 435-414-1942, This race boasts stunning scenery with a Kiley McInroy, [email protected], go to the Taos Sports Alliance, whose goal Downhill portions are not timed. Cumulative [email protected], Lara Young, 970- fast, technical bike course, and hometown bigblueadventure.com/event/xterra-lake- hospitality like no other, with both sprint is bringing more sporting opportunities to climb times will be combined to determine 708-1105, m2dbikeride.com tahoe/, xterraplanet.com Taos County youth. Start/finish for all three rank., Katie Loveday, 208-232-8996, barries- and intermediate/Olympic distance races distances is at the Taos Youth and Family [email protected], 4PGF.com September 23, 2017 — Royal Gorge Century, to choose from. This event is a two transition June 24, 2017 — Mountain Man Triathlon, Center, 407 Paseo del Canon East, Taos NM, Canon City, CO, 100 mile, 62.5 mile, and point to point race beginning at beautiful Alpine, WY, 600 m swim across the Snake 87571., Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443, gran- August 20-September 8, 2017 — Yellowstone 50 k Bike rides and community beer festival, East Canyon Reservoir. The sprint bike is River!, 17km Gravel/Road bike leg through [email protected], taossportsalliance. National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, Aug Gordon Eckstrom, director@bikesandbrews. downhill and fast. The Olympic bike course the East Alpine Foothills, and 7km trail run com, dukecitywheelmen.org 20–25; Aug 27-Sep1; Aug 27-Sep1; Sep 3–08 org, bikesandbrews.org has two short challenging hills followed by along the Greys River. Benefits Alpine Fire Experience the world’s first national park! a downhill fast decent to Morgan City. & EMS, Star Valley Search & Rescue and August 5, 2017 — Copper Triangle Alpine Tour includes 5 nights of lodging, 6 days of September 24-30, 2017 — OATBRAN, Lake Both distances offer a scenic run along the Star Valley Medical Center Charitable Tahoe, NV, 26th annual One Awesome Tour Classic, Copper Mountain, CO, 12th Annual. meals, guide service, entrance fees, daily Weber River and local neighborhoods., Dan Foundation, held in conjunction with Alpine Bike Ride Across Nevada! Silver celebra- The Copper Triangle has long been con- lunch en route, energy food, liquid refresh- Aamodt, 385-228-3454, [email protected], Mountain Days, Pam Wolfley, 307-885-5956, tion of Riding Across Nevada, following the sidered one of Colorado’s classic alpine ments, shuttles, and mechanical support., triutah.com [email protected], mountainmantriath- Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. road rides. Graced with breathtaking scen- John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- lon.org ery, gorgeous roads and three challenging headcyclingguides.com, Travis Tucker, 970- 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe June 10, 2017 — Tiny Tri, Park City, UT, Kid climbs, the ride exemplifies cycling in the 728-5891, travis@lizardheadcyclingguides. to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported friendly Tiny Triathlon for youth ages 7-14, June 25, 2017 — Boulder Sunrise Triathlon, Colorado Rockies. The course is 78 miles, com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com motel style tour., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 9:30am. 100 meter pool swim, 3 mile bike Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag with an elevation gain of almost 6,000 feet 775-771-3246, [email protected], biketh- and 1 mile run., Ken Fisher, 435-615-5411, and all for a good cause! Includes olympic, over three mountain passes., Mike Heaston, September 9, 2017 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, ewest.com [email protected], parkcityrecreation.org sprint, duathlon, 10k, and 5k., Craig Towler, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole 303-635-2815, [email protected], September 30, 2017 — ICON Eyecare Tour June 10, 2017 — Paddle, Pedal, Paddle, 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Scott Olmsted, [email protected], family! Race a coal fired steam engine that Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com is over 100 years old. The event will accom- of the Moon, Grand Junction, CO, 6th Jordanelle, UT, Our version of a Triathlon. It coppertriangle.com, emgcolorado.com/ is 5 miles of standup paddleboarding, fol- modate both road and mountain bike riders Anniversary Metric Century or Classic 41 June 25, 2017 — Ironman 70.3 Coeur wordpress/?page_id=10 lowed by 10 miles of mountain biking, fin- of all ages., Meg Rhoades, 775-289-3720, mile loop over the beautiful canyons of D’Alene, Coeur D’Alene, ID, Begins with ished with 5 miles of standup paddleboard- August 5-12, 2017 — Idaho Bicycle Ride, 800-496-9350, [email protected], www. the Colorado National Monument made a 1.2 mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene.A ing. By using the mountain bike to exhaust Hailey, ID, Enjoy a week of sublime scenery, elynevada.net famous by the Coors Classic and American 56-mile winding bike course follows with full support and legendary food, exploring Flyer movie., Mike Heaston, 303-635-2815, the legs and then ask them to support you the run loop along the shores of the lake some of Idaho’s wildest territory. Join 300 September 9, 2017 — American Diabetes [email protected], Scott Olmsted, on the final stage of the event, we feel that to finish. , 303-444-4316, cda70.3@iron- riders in Challis, Salmon, Stanley and other Association’s Tour de Cure, Parker, CO, Tour 303-282-9015, [email protected], last stage is almost nothing like the first. The man.com, ironman.com/triathlon/events/ small towns in beautiful places, following the de Cure is an incredible experience for tourofthemoon.com, emgcolorado.com/ typical weather pattern over the last 4 years americas/ironman70.3/coeur-d-alene. Wild & Scenic Salmon River for days., Sanna cyclists, runners, walkers, and extreme ninjas! wordpress/?page_id=10 of running this event has been calm glassy aspx#axzz3qCbV0c4p All routes end back at the Salisbury Park water for stage one and windy choppy Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@ October 2-7, 2017 — Ride with Jan Ullrich, Festival where community members are water for stage three. Race can be divided July 1, 2017 — Big Hole Challenge MTB Race bicycleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org San Francisco, CA, 6-Days of Cycling up invited to join in the fun. If you have diabe- into 2 or 3 person teams. Registration begins and Duathlon, Driggs, ID, Mountain bike August 12, 2017 — HeART of Idaho Century Mt. Tamalpais, Meyers Grand Road, down at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 9:00 a.m., Trent mass start first, at 10 am, 9.73 miles with tes you are the VIP of the day. Route options through Dry Creek Valley, and Napa Valley Ride, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile of 5K Walk/Run, 20K Ride, 50K Ride, 100K Hickman, 801-558-9878, parkcitysup@gmail. 1,160 verticle feet, then either bike a sec- options. Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully with cycling legend Jan Ullrich. Tour includes com, www.parkcitysup.com ond lap or run 6.13 miles with 938 verticle Ride, 100 Mile Century Ride, and Xtreme riding The Gran Fondo with Jan stocked rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route Obstacle Course, Brandi Miller, 720-855-1102 feet. Awards, Raffle and results at 1 pm is flat to rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. and Jens and superb lodging throughout., June 12-15, 2017 — USAT Youth Tri Clinic, held at the South Horseshoe Trail Head. Kids x7023, [email protected], diabetes.org/ John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- Murray, UT, Ages 7-12. Clinic will cover all Benefit for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., coloradotourdecure Duathlon at Noon, .5 mi run followed by Miyai Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- three triathlon disciplines of swim, bike, run 1 mi bike, Free entry, Awards to all., Dick [email protected], theartmuseum. September 10, 2017 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike guides.com plus transition, nutrition, and hydration. Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@silver- Primary focus is skill in each area. Clinic will org/Century.htm Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, 15th Annual ride October 7, 2017 — Goldilocks Vegas, star.com, peakedsports.com around Lake Tahoe’s 72 mile Shoreline with run four mornings from 9:00am-noon. USA August 12, 2017 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, The Triathlon sanction pending. USAT certified July 8, 2017 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah Points the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation only women exclusive ride event in Nevada. Libby, MT, Fully supported 83 or 44 mile bike International. This ride is also a Memorial head coach., Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, Series, Coalville, UT, Join us for one of Utah’s ride which tours the breathtaking shoreline Cyclists can choose from a 20, 40, 60, 80, 801-557-6844, [email protected], most popular triathlons! Combine the com- Nine-Eleven ride. Fully supported with rest and 100 mile ride all featuring downhill, flat, of Lake Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4300 greatbasincoaching.com petition with warm July temperatures, a Blues Festival Finale. Fundraiser for Search & and rolling terrain in Red Rock Canyon. , scenic ride in Utah’s unique Echo Canyon, ft vertical gain. Boat cruise and 35 mile fun Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilock- June 17, 2017 — Rock Cliff Tri at Jordanelle, Rescue. Starts at 8 am., Dejon Raines, 406- ride., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771- and a run on the Historic Rail Trail and you 291-3635, [email protected], Pam sride.com, goldilocksride.com/events/glv RACE TRI, Heber, UT, Held at Jordanelle have the perfect event for both seasoned 3246, [email protected], bikethewest. Reservoir. Race shirts and finisher medals. Boyke, 406-293-3556, info@letourdekooca- com October 7, 2017 — No Hill Hundred Century athletes and beginners. Following the event nusa.com, letourdekoocanusa.com Olympic and sprint distances., Aaron Shamy, enjoy hometown cooking and hospitality as Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, 60 mile, and 801-358-1411, [email protected], racetri.com September 10-29, 2017 — Santa Fe Trail 100 mile tour, fully supported. Event swag, the annual antique car cruise-in takes place August 12-13, 2017 — Bike MS - Wyoming’s Bicycle Trek, Santa Fe, NM, 21st Year. Bighorn Country Classic, Bike MS, Sheridan, gift bags, lunch (for metric and century June 17, 2017 — I Can Triathlon, Sandy, UT, in downtown Coalville, Ut. , Dan Aamodt, Camping Trip. Ride all or part of the Santa WY, Alexis Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis. riders), post event BBQ at noon for all riders. Alta Canyon Sports Center, 9565 S. Highland 385-228-3454, [email protected], triutah.com Fe Trail (approx. 1100 miles) on paved public [email protected], Molly Palmer, 307-433- Check in and start 7:00-8:30 am, Churchill 8664, [email protected], bikem- roads only. All gear carried by truck. After County Fairgrounds., Danny Gleich, 775-423- swyoming.org the first four days, riders can leave the 7733, [email protected], churchill- group at any place along the route., Willard county.org/parksnrec/index.php?ctr=152, August 12, 2017 — Tour of the Valley, Grand Chilcott, 505-982-1282, willard@cybermesa. churchillcountycyclists.com Junction, CO, The Tour is not a race; we com, SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com October 7, 2017 — Santa Fe Gourmet Classic, Santa Fe, NM, Join us on a 62 mile ride from Santa Fe,NM through surrounding hills while enjoying the fall colors of the beauti- ful Sangre de Cristo mountains. Begin in Santa Fe with a hot breakfast then gourmet lunch at the Allan Houser Sculpture Gardens. Admire the art of the renowned Apache artist while savoring a catered lunch. This is a high altitude ride at 7000 feet with several climbs. A fun ride all about food and friends., Kathleen Davis, 505-795-3286, 408-499-0775, [email protected], santafegourmetclassic. com October 8, 2017 — West Yellowstone Old Faithful Cycling Tour, Tentative, West Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot pots, support- ed ride., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, tour@ cycleyellowstone.com, cycleyellowstone. com October 14, 2017 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike starting at Kershaw-Tyan and takes peddlers through the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and through three other state parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley and back to Kershaw-Ryan State Park. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options. A Dutch oven dinner will be pro- vided afterwards., Dawn Andone, 775-728- 4460, [email protected], Jonathan Brunes, 775-726-3564, kershaw@ lcturbonet.com, parktoparkpedal.com/, lin- colncountynevada.com/exploring/biking/ park-to-park-pedal/ October 14, 2017 — Gila Monster Gran Fondue Fondo, Silver City, NM, With four distances to choose from, everyone can find their chal- lenge. Gran Fondo 103 miles, Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 70 miles, Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Micro Fondo 50 miles, Hi-Spot, HWY 152 8:30am. Nano Fondo 32 miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 29

July 8, 2017 — West Yellowstone Mountain Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, gcrd@gem- 208-608-6444, [email protected], UT, Start at 8:00 am, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12.02 2016 season! serious awards and prizes, festi- Bike Biathlon, West Yellowstone, MT, Match countyrecreation.com, Lora Loveall, 208- wildrockiesracing.com, xterraplanet.com mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint between val, and the crowning of the Utah State age class division for experienced biathletes and 867-6763, [email protected], emmetttri. 2-3 racers,Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.5 mi; group champions. Kids, Sprint, Olympic and August 20, 2017 — XTERRA Santa Fe, XTERRA a Sport class for novices that includes a com Run 1.5 miNovices start at: 8:45amLocation: Long distances., Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, America Tour, Glorietta, NM, off-road triath- safety clinic and loaner rifles. All racers South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, [email protected], triutah.com lon, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xter- must provide their own mountain bike and August 12, 2017 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavis- raplanet.com, xterraplanet.com, core-crew. wear a helmet., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy everything recreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, September 16, 2017 — Bear Lake Brawl com/xterra [email protected], skirunbikemt.com, from the wildlife and boardwalks on the [email protected], southda- Triathlon, Laketown, UT, Full and half dis- river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area tances, Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhil- rendezvousskitrails.com/events August 26, 2017 — Varsity Tri, Ogden, UT, visrecreation.com, labordaytri.com levents.com, bearlakebrawl.com, onhillev- at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop Great First Triathlon! Super Sprint Triathlon at July 8, 2017 — Rigby Triathlon, Rigby Lake, ID, September 8-10, 2017 — XTERRA Fruita of the towns of Francis and Woodland., Dan Weber State University. Aimed at Varsity Boy ents.com Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, and Duathlon, Triathlon and Desert’s Edge Triathlon Festival, Aamodt, 385-228-3454, [email protected], Scouts to finish their triathlon pin, but open Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb- XTERRA America Tour, Fruita, CO, XTERRA September 30, 2017 — Las Vegas Triathlon, triutah.com to anyone., Jon Hansen, 801-657-1845, info@ performance.com, pb-performance.com Tri on Saturday, your choice of Sprint or BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, varsitytri.com, varsitytri.com August 12, 2017 — Layton Tri, Layton, UT, Rinse Olympic distance road tri’s on Sunday, John NV, 20th Annual, now produced by BBSC July 9, 2017 — Valley Girl Triathlon, Liberty Ride Run Repeat is the theme to this event. August 26, 2017 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, Klish, 970-744-4450, madracingcolorado@ Endurance Sports at the largest reservoir in Lake, WA, Sprint distance., Marla Emde, 509- This course is a mini sprint but for the full Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag gmail.com, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, the United States, Lake Mead., Craig Towler, 953-9924, 509-939-0552, marla@emdesports. sprint repeat the course. It also has a youth and all for a good cause! Includes olympic, [email protected], Darrin or Jill , 303- 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle com, emdesports.com triathlon and full course relay triathlon. , Joe sprint, duathlon, 10k, and 5k., Craig Towler, 642-7917, [email protected], Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], July 14-15, 2017 — San Rafael Classic Triathlon, 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle racingunderground.com/desertsedgetri/ October 14, 2017 — Huntsman World Senior laytontriathlon.com, onhillevents.com Huntington, UT, , Lund, [email protected], yourcauses- XTERRA_index.html Games Triathlon, St. George, UT, Triathlon. Olympic distance tri, Olympic team relay, ports.org, bbsctri.com/ August 12, 2017 — Herriman Black Ridge September 9, 2017 — Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, Must be 50 years or older. 450 Meter Sprint Tri, Sprint team relay, spring swim/bike Triathlon, RACE TRI, Herriman, UT, Sprint August 26-27, 2017 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, Laketown, UT, Sprint and Olympic event, Outdoor Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. It’s the best duathlon, sprint bike/run duathlon, youth tri. Triathlon: there are two transition areas, Tahoma, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents. little triathlon in the world., Kyle Case, 800- Friday night activities offer live music during with T1 at the reservoir and T2 at nearby AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Duathlon. Held com, bearlakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com 562-1268, [email protected], senior- the pasta dinner. Body marking and packet Butterfield Park. Athletes will swim 500 yards at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, games.net pickup available Friday night. Camping in the reservoir then ride a 14 mile clockwise September 9, 2017 — Kokopelli Triathlon, BBSC Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@big- October 21, 2017 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, available. Reservations necessary to ensure loop down around Herriman City and into Red Rock Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, blueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, campsite. Held on a closed course., Wade Butterfield Park to begin their 5K run loop , with Sprint, Olympic, bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. NV, Point-to-point race begins in Lake Allinson, 435-609-3126, [email protected], along the footpaths and return to Butterfield Duathlon, 10k and 5k distances., Craig com Mead National Recreation Area and ends sanrafaelclassic.com Park for the finish.The race is capped at 400 Towler, 318-518-7303, [email protected], August 26, 2017 — Bear Lake MTB Triathlon Michelle Lund, [email protected], bbsc- in Boulder City, with Sprint, Olympic, 10k, July 15, 2017 — XTERRA Mountain athletes., Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@ & Half Marathon, Montpelier, UT/ID, Jared tri.com and 5k; costumes welcome!, Craig Towler, Championship, XTERRA America Tour, Avon, racetri.com, racetri.com Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle CO, The last of four regionals in the XTERRA September 16, 2017 — Camp Yuba Sprint August 12, 2017 — 9th Annual Reverse Order com, Bearlakeendurance.com, extramil- Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com/ America Tour, featuring sprint and champi- Triathlon, RACE TRI, , UT, Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, eracing.com pumpkinman onship distance off-road triathlon options., UT, Start at 7:30 am, Run 5k, Bike 11 mi; Swim These Sprint and olympic triathlons are all October 21, 2017 — Trick or Tri, St. George, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterra- 350yds; Novice is approximately half of all August 27, 2017 — Ironman Coeur D’Alene, about indian summers, camping, and good UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, planet.com, xterrabeavercreek.com sprint distances starting at 8:00 a.m.Location: Coeur D’Alene, ID, 2.4-mile swim in Lake ol’ fashion swimming, biking, and running. Coeur d’Alene, 112-mile bike course, run All of the campsites in the state park will be starting between 9 am and 2 pm. Indoor July 15, 2017 — The Toughman Utah Half Long South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, on the lake shore, 303-444-4316, cda@ reserved for triathletes and their families., swim, outdoor run and bike legs., Aaron Course Triathlon 70.3, RACE TRI, Herriman, UT, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavis- ironman.com, ironman.com/triathlon/ Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@racetri. Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron.metler@sgcity. Long course tri - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, recreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, events/americas/ironman/coeur-d-alene. com, racetri.com org, sgcityrec.org and 13.1 mile run. Part of the Toughman [email protected], southda- aspx#axzz3qCbV0c4p Series., Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@ visrecreation.com September 16, 2017 — XTERRA USA/Pan October 28, 2017 — Southern Utah Triathlon, St. George, UT, Sprint and Olympic. Held at racetri.com, racetri.com, toughmantri.com August 12, 2017 — Kids Tri Harder, Idaho Falls, September 4, 2017 — Murray Youth and American Championship and XTERRA Utah Family Triathlon, Murray, UT, A youth and Sprint Race, XTERRA America Tour, Ogden, Quail Creek Reservoir, Joe Coles, 801-335- July 15, 2017 — The Cranky Lady, Idaho ID, 13 and under kids triathlon, Michael novice triathlon for ages 5-85. Distances fol- UT, XTERRA Utah, two distance options: 4940, [email protected], southernutah- Falls, ID, Fully supported, non-competitive, Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb-perfor- low USAT recommendations for each age 750m / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail and triathlon.com, onhillevents.com women only cycling event. Our event offers mance.com, pb-performance.com, idaho- group. Novice adults compete at the same 1.5k swim/ 30k mountain bike/ 10k trail run; 12 mile, 40K, 100K, and 100 mile distances, fallsidaho.gov/638/Kids-Triathlon November 4, 2017 — Telos Triathlon & distance as 11+ age groups. Please see XTERRA USA/Pan America Championship: providing a safe and enjoyable ride for 5K, T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Splash distance August 19, 2017 — TriathaMom, Riverton, Murray City Recreation, call 801-264-2614, 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail everyone., Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, triathlon which includes a 5K Run, 12 Mile UT, Women only triathlon at the Riverton or [email protected] for details., Jo run., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@ [email protected], pb-perfor- Bike, and 350 Meter Swim in that order. Country Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ xterraplanet.com, xterraplanet.com, xter- mance.com Located at the Orem Rec Center, 665 agegroupsports.com, greatbasincoaching. rautah.com ride, and 5k run. Carnival style cheering W Center Street, Shaun Christian, 801-769- section provided for families of participants., com, murray.utah.g0v July 22-23, 2017 — Donner Lake Triathlon, September 16, 2017 — Brine Man Triathlon, 3576, 801-678-4032, [email protected], Truckee, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, cody@ustrisports. September 4, 2017 — South Davis Labor Day TriUtah Points Series, Syracuse, UT, This is the Nicholle Deniro, 801-769-3576, nicholle@t3tri- com, Aly Brooks, [email protected], AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Todd Jackson, 530- Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, culmination of all your hard work for the athlon.com, t3triathlon.com 546-1019, [email protected], gotriathamom.com Kiley McInroy, [email protected], bigblueadventure.com, donnerlaketri.com August 19, 2017 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, XTERRA, Sprint, July 23, 2017 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin Tri Series, and Duathlon. Course Distance: Full Course: Boulder, CO, Challenge yourself at mile high 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter elevation, Sprint and Olympic distances., beach run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run. Bike Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri. Tunnel Creek, and then onto the Flume com, Michelle Lund, [email protected], Trail, which overlooks Lake Tahoe to the bbsctri.com Tahoe Rim Trail. Both the Short and Long July 28-29, 2017 — Doxa by Iron Cowboy, course complete the 22 mile bike, approxi- Duchesne, UT, The only overnight team mately 4000 feet of climbing. The trail run- triathlon relay put on by the Iron Cowboy. ning course is relatively flat, fast and scenic., Teams of 1-12 travel 285 miles doing 36 Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@big- legs in a non-stop triathlon relay., Alan blueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ Sheffer, 801-669-7504, 801-836-9610, info@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. doxaraces.com, doxaraces.com com/event/xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet. com July 29, 2017 — Cache Valley Super Sprint Triathlon, tentative, Logan, UT, Come out August 19, 2017 — XTERRA Aspen Valley, and compete on an established and fast XTERRA America, Kodiak Ski Lake, WY, course in either the Sprint or Olympic dis- 1200m swim, 2-Lap 12 mile mountain bike, tance categories. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, and finishes with a 5K run., Lance Panigutti, [email protected], cvsst.com, onhillev- 303-408-1195, [email protected], ents.com withoutlimits.co July 29, 2017 — Burley Idaho Lions Spudman August 19, 2017 — Polson Triathlon, Polson, MT, Triathlon, Burley, ID, The race starts at 7 am Olympic Distance Triathlon. 1.5 km, two-lap with the world’s fastest 1.5K swim (current- triangular swim in Flathead Lake. 40km bike, aided) then a 40K Bike and 10K run., Cade loop course through the valley southwest of Richman, [email protected], spudman.org Polson. 10km run single loop course through scenic Polson., Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, July 30, 2017 — Tri and Du It For Your Bones, 406-883-9264, seeleyspeedwagon@gmail. Medical Lake, WA, triathlon and duathlon, com, polsontriathlon.com Marla Emde, 509-953-9924, 509-939-0552, [email protected], emdesports.com August 19, 2017 — Race on the Rock, Rock Springs, WY, In it’s fourth year the Race on August 5, 2017 — XTERRA Indian Peaks, XTERRA the Rock hosts Olympic and Sprint Triathlons, America Tour, Eldora, CO, time trial start on a Duathlon, an Aquabike, teams and youth a chilly 1000 meter swim, followed by a 600 divisions. We have a closed lane on the meter run to the transition area, a very hilly roadway, law enforcement help at signals, but beautiful 22km bike ride on the roads and a pool swim. The altitude averages and single track of the Eldora Nordic Center, about 6300 ft. We have music, food, and and finally a 7km run on the eastern trails we will be broadcasting live this year on of the Eldora Nordic Center., Paul Karlsson, KREO radio online. Come for the race, stay 303-960-8129, [email protected], dig- and catch the eclipse on the 21st through- deepsports.com out the state. , Traci Ciepiela, 307-922-1840, August 5, 2017 — XTERRA Flathead Off Road, [email protected], raceontherock. XTERRA America Tour, Kalispell, MT, Takes weebly.com place at Foys Lake and Herron Park. August 19, 2017 — Stansbury Days Triathlon, Includes a 1.5 km (.93 mile) swim, 40 km Stansbury Park, UT, Sprint triathlon, unofficial (24.8 mile) bike race, and 10 km (6.2 mile) distances: Swim 500m, Bike 20k, Run 5k. Start run., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@ 7 AM. Swim is open water in Stansbury Lake, xterraplanet.com, K Schaefer, 406-751-4100, Elliot Morris, 801-647-8383, emorris53@hot- [email protected], kalispellregional.org/ mail.com, stansburydaystri.com summit/recreation-events/events/xterra- flathead August 20, 2017 — XTERRA Wild Ride Mountain Triathlon (American Tour Points), XTERRA August 5, 2017 — Great Snake River Triathlon, America / Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Idaho Falls, ID, Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, New course for 2017! Ponderosa State Park and Duathlon, and team triathlon, Michael at Payette Lake, 3/4-mile swim, a 18.5-mile Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb-perfor- mountain bike and a 6.2-mile trail run, mass mance.com, pb-performance.com start at 9 am in the Park and the finish line August 11-12, 2017 — Emmett’s Most Excellent festivities begin at noon with the racer feed Triathlons, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri on Friday. and music. Kids triathlon to follow--2 differ- Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on Saturday., ent lengths, 13 and under., Darren Lightfield, 30 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

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If it’s a 1x of the main seatpost extending out of system, remote loca- the frame at the maximum extension tion is a no brainer. A well sized dropper seatpost. Photo by Tom Jow when the seat height is at the proper It’s on the left. On a level for climbing. 2x system, no matter able. The most recent “gotta have it” Finding the right length seatpost if it’s right or left it By Tom Jow component is the remotely adjust- can be tricky. Small and medium must be over bar. able, or dropper, seatpost (I know, size frames may not have enough Every few years or so there is it’s been more than a few years). If seat tube to accommodate every seat- Installation and you haven’t seen one, it’s a seatpost a bicycle component that changes post. If the frame has a curve in Maintenance that, with the press of a button, can A collection of remotes. Photo by Tom Jow the way people ride. Take front sus- the seat tube or a suspension pivot Once a seatpost is be adjusted to allow a rider to adjust pension for example. Before that attached it could interfere with insert- purchased please follow this advice: their seat height for the terrain. It mountain biking on rough pretty ing the seatpost far enough to obtain read the instructions. Every brand allows for using full height for climb- much rattled your fillings out. Then the proper seat height. A good tool has a detailed method for measur- ing and flat ground or low and out of came rear suspension. Then disc to measure this is the old seatpost. ing and installing the cable housing the way for downhill and technical brakes. Do you see what I’m get- Gently slide the seatpost in the frame or line. Also, each brand has spe- terrain. Sound too good to be true? as far as it will go. Measure up from cific way that the cable is required Yes. Do you need one? Very likely. the seat tube collar 30mm and place a to be adjusted in order for the post to Why do I need one and how do I piece of tape there. Remove the post work properly. In most cases, a cable purchase the correct one? and measure the distance from the operated dropper requires 1-2mm An underbar mounted remote. Believe it or not, the idea of low- bottom of the post. Now let’s pick of movement in the remote lever. Photo by Tom Jow ering the seatpost for going down- a seatpost. For example a 335mm The RockShox Reverb is unique It really seemed unnecessary at hill is not a new idea. This is one dropper seatpost has 100mm of trav- because it is hydraulically actuated. first, but having a seatpost that can be reason mountain bikes were always el. There is a 30mm collar at the top This allows the benefit of an adjust- adjusted to the for the terrain while equipped with a quick release seat- of the main shaft. Therefore, there ment on the remote for the speed at riding has been a great idea. It may post clamp. It allowed the rider to be is 130mm outside the frame and which the post drops and extends. also seem like a complicated pur- able to lower the seat for downhill approximately 205mm inside. The It is, however, not uncommon for chase and installation, at least for the and technical terrain without fishing result? At full extension there must this adjustment to be set to full slow, do-it-yourselfer. The benefit how- around for a tool. By lowering the be less than 205mm required to be effectively locking the post in posi- ever is huge. Every rider wants to seat, the rider is able to lower their inside the frame. A 400mm post with tion. have fun. For beginner, intermediate center of gravity for maximum trac- A universal remote, right or left. 125mm travel needs approximately There are a couple things to and expert, this one component will tion and stability at downhill speeds. Photo by Tom Jow 250mm of space in the seat tube. remember to keep your dropper seat- allow each rider to attack difficult Having the seat lower also provides In addition to size, dropper seat- post working properly. One thing is terrain with confidence. Being able ting at? Technology can make our room for the rider to adjust their posts come with the option of exter- do not lift the bike by the compressed to ride with more confidence means riding experience much more enjoy- position in technical terrain. When nal or internal (stealth) cable routing. seatpost. This will risk dislocating more fun. This is why you need one. jumping and riding steep drops the The first dropper posts had external the upper shaft seal inside the cham- seat is of the way and the rider can routing because there were no frames ber. The seatpost will then no longer Got a bike question? Email move around as much as is neces- with internal routing. Now, nearly extend fully. Also, as a moving part, Tom at runnerrunner.rider@ sary. This added stability and room to every mountain bike frame has inter- the dropper seatpost requires main- gmail.com move provides additional control and nal routing for the seatpost. The tenance. Keep the upper shaft clean. confidence for all riders in all terrain. only reason to purchase a post with external routing is if the frame does Choosing the Right Post not have internal routing, which is The first step in purchasing the probably more than 4 years old. correct seatpost is determining the The seatpost is operated with a diameter and length. Almost every handlebar mounted remote lever. seatpost has the diameter and length This remote opens and closes a valve JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 31

DIRT FONDO Windy day, Record Field, and Record-Breaking Time at The Wild Horse “So I jumped on my bike and started motoring. Five minutes later I looked down and I had left both of my bottles at the feed station. Let’s just say the next 20 miles we’re not pleasant!” said Nalder. “I never caught Jeanette, and give her all the credit for riding a great steady race.” Peterson went on to win The Wild Horse in a time of 5:07, which placed her 10th amongst the 102 finishers of The Wild Horse. Nalder rolled in about five minutes later. “This was only my second endur- ance race I’ve ever entered,” said winner Petersen. “I just ride and race for fun while trying to set personal Riders in the Little Wild Horse make their way along the dirt roads that goals.” Riders head out for the 31 mile Little Wild Horse. There circle the Cedar Mountain Wilderness in Tooele County, about one hour were 71 finishers in the Little Wild Horse and 102 finish- Petersen was on her full suspen- west of SLC. Photo by Barbara Engers ers in the 76 mile Wild Horse. Photo by Barbara Engers sion Cannondale Scalpel MTB. “ Not the lightest set up but I was definitely having more fun on the descents and for Nalder, who turned the fastest could go a lot faster than my com- By Chris Magerl women’s time up Hastings Pass and petition.” Rydalch Pass, the two climbs that Meghan Sheridan, last year’s win- Breanne Nalder is a road racer. determine the KOM/QOM at The ner and the only woman to go under She was part of the Team Time Trial Wild Horse. By the time she rolled five hours in three years of The Wild at the 2015 UCI Road Worlds. A few into the third aid station, at mile 56, Horse, said her early season fitness weeks before The Wild Horse she she had been told by other riders couldn’t match 2016. “Due to the was completing the Tour of the Gila that she had a significant gap to the high winds, the Wild Horse was road stage race, and a few weeks second place woman. extremely tough this year and a big after The Wild Horse she completed “This was my fatal mistake,” said early season accomplishment!” said the Tour of California road stage Nalder “I’ll admit I got a bit confi- Sheridan. race. But she was on the start line dent and decided to stop at the last The men’s race saw a fast guy of The Wild Horse on May 6, ready feed station and have a soda. I never miss the start, a strong group go off to churn out 76 miles of dirt and get to stop in races so thought if oth- the front, several brave solo chases gravel around the Cedar Mountain ers do it must be normal, right? I had and more than a few flat tires at cru- Breanne Nalder nears the finish line in The Wild Horse. Photo by Barbara Wilderness in Tooele County. plenty of time, right?” cial moments. Engers “I had blast getting off road!” said Nalder drank a Coke. She filled Jamey Driscoll, an elite level CX Nalder. “It’s such a fun change to get racer living in Park City, arrived in her bottles. She snacked and chatted wind for probably 30 minutes, a very out of a high-speed peloton and roll Delle 12 minutes before the start. “I with the aid station volunteers. Then impressive effort.” could have scrambled, but knew that around in the dirt with other amazing she saw Jeanette Petersen pedaling Then Harrington flatted. He I wanted to be prepared for that kind cyclists.” up the road, past the aid station and would not see the lead trio the rest of adventure,” said Driscoll. The The day was going pretty well past Nalder. of the day, and would go on to finish ride started, and Driscoll was not fourth. there, heading out about ten minutes On Rydalch, the second long behind. This led to multiple rid- climb at the southern end of the ers commenting on being passed by course, Stuart took off and was off Driscoll looking like he was riding a rocket. Driscoll turned the screws on the front alone, a strong tailwind Hastings Pass, the first long climb, pushing him toward the finish, about and thought that he might be able 30 miles north. Heinrich chased solo, to work his way up to the leaders as frequently seeing Stuart in the dis- he let it rip down the back side of tance, and eventually catching and Hastings. passing Stuart with about 20 miles to Then he flatted. Chase over. He go. Then Stuart flatted, but Heinrich Christoph Heinrich smashed the did go on to win the KOM, complet- didn’t know it, and spent that final previous fastest time at The Wild ing each of the two timed climbs 20 miles expecting to see Stuart Horse, becoming the first rider to ever go under 4:30. Heinrich took more than one minute faster than the come back up to him at any moment. home a $100 bill and earned an second-place man. Heinrich pushed hard, finishing in 4:27, shattering Arnell’s course extra $250 for the Utah League “After the flat, I rode it differently, High School MTB Scholarship Fund, since I was alone. I was saving some- record by about nine minutes. Stuart courtesy of TrueNorth Wealth thing for the KOM. The other riders pedaled in seven minutes later, and Financial. Photo by Chris Magerl Arnell finished third. “Overall anoth- didn’t have my effort to gauge off of,” contribution to the Scholarship Fund, er great day and race!” said Arnell. said Driscoll. all of the aid station volunteers and In the 31-mile Little Wild Horse, On the front, Roger Arnell, the most of the finish line crew were Brennon Petersen dropped Aaron winner of the first two editions of Utah League folks, who received a Phillips a few miles from the finish The Wild Horse, was in a small contribution directly to their respec- and cruised in at 1:48:49, a course group motoring away on Hastings, tive programs. along with Christoph Heinrich, Chris record. “After the sand pits me and Second place finisher Stuart Stuart and Erik Harrington. As they Aaron actually saw a bunch of wild referred to his day as “a lot of type-2 neared the top, Heinrich eased off, a horses,” said Petersen. “It was super fun.” small gap opened, and Heinrich was cool but sadly I couldn’t stop and “It will be an event I’ll want to do left to chase hard on the descent, at take a picture.” Brennon Petersen, a one point hitting 45 mph. On gravel. rider on the Canyon Bicycles Elite in 2018,” said Stuart. On a CX bike. He passed Harrington Jr. Devo Team, is the son of Jeanette And for CX stand-out Driscoll, early in the descent and caught the Petersen, the women’s winner of The making the start with time to spare two leaders at the bottom, just after Wild Horse. will be on the to-do list for the future. they turned south, into the teeth of a In the women’s Little Wild Horse, “The course is definitely for real. I hard headwind. Jennifer Cherland crossed the line will be trying to get a different bike “Now there were the three of us, first, ahead of 17 other women in the for future editions,” said Driscoll. “I working well together into the head- shorter distance. wanted to balance the position that wind,” said Heinrich. “Surprisingly, The Wild Horse benefits the I would be semi-comfortable in, but Jeanette Petersen was the fastest woman in The Wild Horse, crossing the Erik made it back into the group as Utah League High School MTB real MTB tires would be helpful. line in 5:07. Photo by Barbara Engers well, after he soloed into the head- Scholarship Fund. In addition to a And maybe some suspension.” 32 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

MOUNTAIN BIKING The White Rim - Around Again

Martin Neunzert near the top of the Shafer Trail with the support vehicle (November 2016. Photo by Travis Laker bicycle technology and chronicles point of comfort—just a summer- caused us all to whip around. A guy three trips on the White Rim Trail weight synthetic sleeping bag and a on a mountain bike flew by. Nobody in Southern Utah taken over the last bivy sack—in order to carry enough spoke for a few seconds, watching. 29 years. water. That night it was 14 degrees in “Can you believe he’s doing it in Moab. The photo is of my feet wear- flats and tennis shoes?” the woman December 1989: ing my heavy gloves in an attempt to asked the sky. “He forgot his cleats CRAAARACK-ACK! The get some feeling back into them. this morning.” I turned slightly and The author’s glove-covered feet and equipment, near Hardscrabble Bottom (December 1989). Photo by Martin Neunzert sound yerked me from half-sleep half-stepped toward my bike so she and echoed around the Wingate September 2015: couldn’t see my platform pedals and we try to re-center from the little Sandstone cliffs, unseen above me in A modern treatment for leukemia light hiking shoes. Then she was By Martin Neunzert detours chance puts in our path. the darkness. What the...? It sounded is to kill off the patient’s bone mar- gone, too, and silence returned, in its Here’s a little story that encircles like a rifle shot! In the middle of the row, chemically, then rebuild it using enormity. I muttered “Try that with They say life’s what happens as medicine, perseverance and evolving night? At Hardscrabble Bottom, deep stem cells from a suitable donor, partial vision loss, anemia (only two- in the heart of Canyonlands National my brother in my case. Although thirds the amount of red blood cells Park? When I had gotten my permit a miraculous procedure, the recipi- of normal), osteopenia, chemo-brain, to camp on the White Rim, the ranger ent’s body feverishly, literally, tries persistent left-side weakness, and, had chuckled and said, “You’re on to reject the transplant. I ran a 104 depending on who you talk to, sleep your own!” to my query about there degree fever for four days yet I felt apnea, elevated creatinine level and being anyone else in the area. I shiv- intensely cold. Even under heated residual PTSD.” ered the rest of the night away, and at blankets, my uncontrollable shiver- “I know who the real hero is,” PD first light threw everything into the ing was so bad at times they gave said quietly. panniers and rode as fast as I could me Demerol just so I could sleep for Two switchbacks lower, we to the sun. Once I got a good look short periods. stopped again as some vehicles were at the Green River, I could see what bunched up. Young Dude asked had made the noise: Long shelves November 2016: “What kind of bike is that!?” His tone of ice had formed along the banks. PD and I stopped next to a woman of voice hovered between complete When the water level dropped during standing at the edge of one of the incomprehension and incredulous- the night, the shelves snapped off uppermost switchbacks on the Shafer ness, as if he had only seen a lugged- violently. Trail. East of our toes, the road and-brazed frame used as a rusty bike I had never been so cold. I had dropped 1,300 feet to the White rack, bolted to a sidewalk outside a stripped my equipment well past the Rim. A whooshing sound behind us bike shop. JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 33

see he was in too much of a hurry to listen to me explain why I wasn’t on my full-suspension off-road recum- bent, so I just answered, perhaps a little too flippantly, “Oh, I’ve been doing this for 30 years, I don’t know what the big deal is.” “Well,” he replied, “It makes a big difference to your forearms!” and he flapped his hands as if he was shak- ing water from them. I flashed back to my initial days in rehab. After six weeks of immobilization from pneu- monia and a stroke, my muscles were so weakened that my joints, particu- Martin Neunzert somewhere near the White Crack (December 1989). Photo larly my knees and hips, would sepa- by Martin Neunzert out there in the vastness. But when I’ve worked here, you’re the only rate when I tried to relax or sleep. I I dragged into camp that evening at one who has survived the combina- don’t mind telling you I had never dusk, I sensed something was dif- tion of acute myeloid leukemia, a felt such exquisite pain. It got so bad ferent. bone marrow transplant, pneumonia I asked for Oxycodone several times. and stroke.” That was kind of scary in itself. My Not just the breeze rustling the And I learned so much. Like physical therapists thought I was yellow cottonwood leaves, not the working extra hard in the gym to get position of a cactus spine, definite- genetics, the insane complexities of back on my bike, I just wanted to ly not the enduring sandstone that medicine or about being a profes- build up my strength to stop the pain. changes only imperceptibly during a sional patient. Stuff I never wanted But in the present, I watched human’s lifespan. No, it was I who to know that will now haunt me him sprint away, no doubt a drum- had changed. forever. Never again would I take machine-and-synthesizer soundtrack Cancer (and its treatment and for granted the profound compassion playing in his mind like in the bike complications) had, for a time, taken and intrinsic nonjudgmental nature porn videos. I sincerely hoped he away my freedom, my sanity, my of the myriad of people who helped Candlestick Butte, from Murphy Hogback, December 1989). Photo by would someday learn the value dignity, my hair, my balance, my me along the way. Or to be able to Martin Neunzert of developing skills, tenacity and mobility, strength, even my appetite, just jump on a bike and ride. Or to “It’s an antique...” I said, politely environment, sculpted by evolution, patience... leaving me only with my determi- sleep under the rotating stars. leaving unsaid the part that it was sustained by the instinctive drive to When PD had invited me to ride nation. Now everything I do is, in state-of-the-art before he was born. survive. the Rim again, I was terrified. It had some way, therapy in the long fight The White Rim Trail is a clas- It was bikes like these that blew open been six months since I had tried to to return to some level of normalcy. sic and deservedly popular 100- the whole mountain biking industry. November 2016: ride a diamond-frame bike, and that Just last week one of my docs mile loop, mostly in Canyonlands Want to see it? Go to the parking area “Thank God for disc brakes!” attempt had ended in a crash. But he mentioned she was amazed at how National Park, mostly off-pavement. at the Slickrock Bike Trail above another woman said, grinning and refused to accede. I think my physi- well I handled 22 days in the ICU, Moab and find the little interpretive letting gravity take her easily down cal therapists had secretly gotten to horribly uncomfortably proned, with Martin Neunzert is a long- sign at the south end that provides the fun descent off Murphy Hogback. him and persuaded him to find ways what felt like a garden-hose-sized time cyclist and tourer. He cy- the history of the Trail. Mine’s a twin I wondered if she knew what center- to get me back on the horse. I seri- ventilator tube jammed down my cled the White Rim in 1989, 1990 to the one in the photo, except silver. pull brakes were. I was confident ously considered moving him to the throat. Inspirational tenacity? I’m and 2016 and has completed We weren’t out to be the first they were capable of locking up the “ex-friends” category. Nevertheless, not sure. I just did what it took to many other on- and off-road or to break records. After all, web- wheels even when loaded with all I was deeply curious to see if any- get through it. Perhaps there was an adventures along the way. He is sites for bragging about your accom- my camping gear and nine quarts of thing had changed in two-and-a-half element of luck. One of the nurses in now likely seen around Ogden, plishments wouldn’t go on-line for water. Then as now, logistics are the decades. Fundamentally, no, nothing the ICU where they took me to after Utah, on his recumbent trike. another twenty years. I wasn’t even real challenge of cycling the White has. One still feels very insignificant my stroke told me “In the six years sure mountain biking in the desert Rim. My first time around, I chose would be practical: Too hot, too big, to do it solo and self-contained. I had too sandy. But with each experience, managed to cache a gallon at Potato we gained confidence and efficiency, Bottom, but failed to place another always dreaming of future adven- near Monument Basin. But when tures. the opportunity came, I adapted by figuring out how to carry enough and December 1989: going when it wasn’t hot. Not once Somewhere near Candlestick did it occur to me to mooch water the Butte, a movement and clattering of way modern bikepackers sometimes rocks caused me to skid to a halt. A do, mostly because I truly value self- mature desert bighorn ram had come sufficiency, but partly because there partway down a shaly slope, our was no one else. paths crossing by incomprehensible Out by the Black Crack, I stopped randomness. He intently studied me, to take in the expansive panorama, perhaps confused by my bull moose from Ekker Butte to the Buttes of handlebars. I was in awe, and a little the Cross. “You’re riding a non-sus- jealous. Until then, I had felt smugly pended bike?” Mister More-Brand- autonomous, carrying all my water Logos-Than-Spokes asked, pulling for four days, yet he thrived in this alongside. I laughed because I could 34 CYCLINGUTAH.COM JUNE 2017

RIDE OF THE MONTH Reno Area’s Geiger Grade to Gold Challenge is Full of History and Climbing! south of Reno. When travelers think cal buildings, recreations, and other day, tolls were collected at the Gate. of Nevada, most of them are drawn great attractions. As for cycling to Certain desperadoes would effective- to Las Vegas. But, Reno was the Virginia City, please be prepared for ly take all of one’s possessions as a “original” Vegas, until the latter’s the occasional lumbering tour bus toll! Silver City, like Gold Hill, has aggressive growth overtook the for- making its way up the winding climb not been fully preserved, but there mer. Actually, both cities were pre- to the mother lode, from Reno. is an old post office, and a cemetery. dated by Virginia City, which was a As noted above, the ride starts Just south of Silver City, carefully center of activity during the decades south of Reno, in the community turn left onto NV 341, also known following the discovery of gold in of Virginia Foothills. Although, as as Occidental Grade. Note that you the California Sierras. Gold rushers Reno grows, this community is more have descended to 4,907 feet, 1,313 bypassed the Virginia City area at a part of than “south of” the city. To feet lower than Virginia City – it is first, on their way to California’s get there, head south from central now time to reclaim that elevation! golden foothills. California’s gold Reno on I-580. At Tahoe Junction, NV 341 is not quite as steep as NV rush began in 1849, and by 1851 exit southward onto U.S. 395 (South 342 through here, and is actually the prospectors were already looking Virginia Street), followed by a left preferred truck route. So, again, be eastward for more lodes. The story turn onto Nevada State Highway 341 prepared for the occasional large is too long for this article, but, by (NV 341), also known as Comstock truck lumbering up the winding high- 1860 – following the discovery of Highway. Turn left onto Western way. Mt. Grosh will be on your right the Comstock Lode, as well as silver Skies Drive, followed by a right as you climb, named after a pair amongst the gold – some 10,000 per- turn onto Reading Street, and then a of brothers who were the original sons were flooding into Virginia City. right turn onto Spelling Court, which founders of the Comstock Lode. The town was lawless at best, with leads to the park. Begin the ride on At the end of the Occidental shortages of water and other staples, the south side of the park (starting Grade, bear right to continue head- and substandard living conditions – elevation: 4,629 ft); head east on ing into Virginia City on NV 341. but plenty of booze and bullets. Rim Rock Drive, followed by a right Now may be a great time to stop, By 1876, Virginia City’s popula- turn onto Chamy Drive. Head south before starting the fast descent back tion hit its peak, at 23,000 – which on Chamy to NV 341; turn left, and to Virginia Foothills. No lock? Then, was half of Nevada’s population at start the climb up Geiger Grade! My keep riding; but, make sure to return, the time (Nevada became a state memory may be incorrect, but this or with your motor vehicle, to spend in 1864; prior to that, the area was a nearby climb may have been rid- some time exploring. The highway concurrently considered to be part of den in an edition of the long-defunct descends for about 80 ft or so, before western Utah and eastern California). Coors Classic, some 30 years ago. starting the final climb back up to By the turn of the century, as the Three-time Tour de France winner Geiger Summit. From there, the ele- excitement of mining waned, folks Greg LeMond was from Reno, per- vation drop to Virginia Foothills Park were packing up and moving on haps cutting his teeth on this road, is just under 2,200 ft. to other adventures. Mining of the so you may be visiting some of Comstock Lode continued through cycling’s hallowed ground! GPS coordinates (Virginia the mid-20th century, however, keep- The climb up NV 341 is relentless, Foothills Park): 39.401600oN City, followed by a loop (descent and ing the town alive. Then, thanks at an average grade of just under 5%, 119.726000oW By Wayne Cottrell climb) on Virginia City’s south side, to a television series – “Bonanza” eventually reaching Geiger Summit and then a rapid descent to the start- -- the Cartwrights managed to pique (elevation 6,820 ft). From here, it is a The Geiger Grade to Gold ing point. The cumulative amount of plenty of folks’ interest in Virginia gradual descent, and then short climb For more rides, see Road Bik- Challenge is a history-laden and climbing is a fitness-testing 4,260 ft. City’s history. Fast forward to today, into Virginia City (elevation 6,220 ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written hilly(!) road bike ride near Reno, The ride starts in the community of and Virginia City entertains several feet). The route continues straight by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. Nevada. The 37-mile ride features a Virginia Foothills, located just east million tourists per year. The town through town – the ride along Main Road Biking Utah features de- climb up to and then through Virginia of Tahoe Junction, about 11 miles is chock full of museums, histori- Street may be slow, with plenty of scriptions of 40 road bike rides parking maneuvers and crossing in Utah. The ride lengths range pedestrians. Ease your pace through from 14 to 106 miles, and the here, and take some time to look book’s coverage is statewide: around. Some of the tourists may from Wendover to Vernal, and even be pointing at you (!). The ride from Bear Lake to St. George returns to town, heading the other to Bluff. Each ride description way, so you can stop either now or features information about the then. Heading south of Virginia City suggested start-finish location, on NV 341, the highway descends length, mileposts, terrain, traffic precipitously. In fact, watch your conditions and, most important- speed, as it is a very fast downhill. ly, sights. The text is rich in detail There is a rest stop on the right, about about each route, including his- one mile south of town – time to tory, folklore, flora, fauna and, of refresh, particularly if it is hot. Keep course, scenery. right at the junction with NV 342 – Wayne Cottrell is a former you are now on NV 342. The next Utah resident who conducted point of interest is the town of Gold extensive research while living Hill (elevation 5,820 ft). During its here – and even after moving – heyday, around 1870, 8,000 persons to develop the content for the lived here. Most were sharing in book. the spoils of the Comstock Lode, similarly to Virginia City. Gold Hill has not been preserved as well as Virginia City, but a few historical buildings still stand, including a Bank of California, dating from 1862, and the Gold Hill Hotel, dating from 1859 (well, the façade; the rear sec- tion was rebuilt in the 1980s). The next town is Silver City (ele- vation 5,060 feet), which sprouted adjacent Devil’s Gate in the late 1850s. The Gate is actually a pair of lava rock formations having a narrow passage; the highway just barely ekes through. In fact, make sure that you have lateral clearance, in case a motorist attempts to put “the squeeze” on you. Back in the JUNE 2017 CYCLINGWEST.COM 35

location in my backyard leaned up The Journey - against the wall. I had little thought Continued from page 3 as to what to wear, or how I was going to get there. It’s 3.5 blocks want anyway? A deeper experience. away. Not much of a journey by any- Now allow me to tell you about one’s calculations, but I grabbed my the last time I rode to my favorite bike, walked out the front gate and restaurant. My commuter bike is began pedaling like I have so many my comf, it was parked in its usual times. The breeze was pleasant on

In a car, it’s just a bumpy, dirt road. On a bike, it’s an adventure. Photo by Lukas Brinkerhoff my face, I nodded hello to the fam- me that driving to the restaurant a much deeper respect and awe for ily that lives on the corner who are takes something away. Instead of where you are. always outside enjoying the evening. being a micro-adventure, it’s just We rolled up to what I assume is another outing in the car. Just another reserved parking because it’s always convenience that I bought with hours open for me, locked up my bike and of toil and that didn’t fill my soul, but walked the last few feet into Benja’s only my belly. Thai. It was not an epic feat by any Taking an adventure, one that measure, but it felt like an adventure. requires you to transport yourself in It was satisfying to ride past all the the way we have evolved, under your parked cars, see the couple coming own power, hurts. There is effort out and the look of wonder on their required. You will sweat, your legs faces as we pulled up. I can’t help will burn and you will most likely Support Your but believe that the wife was jealous, want to stop at some point. You can’t Community wanting that for them, riding bikes skip that part. It isn’t the goal, but just to ride or taking a walk. I smiled is what makes the end worth it. If Bike to myself as I watched them load up we always jump to the finish, the and drive away. It was probably just race won’t ever be ran and the finish Magazine! my imagination, but I swear I could is pointless, empty, just one more see a look of regret, as if they had instance of feeling buyer’s remorse. missed some opportunity but they Can you be awe inspired by the weren’t sure what it was. sight of a beautiful landscape when Was my food any different than getting there was easy? Sure. I never theirs? No, probably not. I can’t say said you couldn’t. However, the end It’s not always about the gnar, sometimes it’s the small things you find that I enjoyed it more, because I have destination should never be your along the way. Photo by Lukas Brinkerhoff no idea how much they savored what goal, experiencing the entirety of the they ate. I can only go off my own journey and the reward of arriving, experiences and those have taught that is worth the pain and will inspire

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