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•Brian Head Epic - p. 24 •Park City Cycling Festival Program - p. 20 •Calendar of Events - p. 16 •Park City’s’s SpiroSpiro TTrail - p. 3 •The Coolest July - p. 7 •Results - p. 18 DIRTDIRT •State Road Championships - p. 13 PAVEMENTPAVEMENT •E-100 - p. 12 ADVOCACYADVOCACY •Tour de France Trip - p. 2 •Boise Twilight Criterium - p. 6 RACINGRACING •Rumble Strips - p. 4 TOURINGTOURING •Campaign Trail - p. 9 •Endurance Supplements - p. 5 MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2004

SPEAKING OF SPOKES ClimbingClimbing thethe ColsCols -- AA TTriprip toto thethe TTourour dede FFrancerance By Dave Ward My wife, Karma, and I had an experience in itself. Despite Publisher arrived in Geneva on Sunday being two days before the Alpe evening. After a quick downtown d’Huez time trial, the 21 lacelets I had just started uphill again discovery trek on Monday morn- were already packed with tents, when it started to rain. I had been ing, we met up with our tour trailers, tourists and travelers all riding up toward the clouds for group from Graham Baxter staking out their spots to watch the over an hour, and so should not Sporting Tours. After the great professional peloton punish itself, have been surprised. Though it experience we had last year with one member at a time, up this had been overcast most of the this company, we did not hesitate famous and infamous climb. Our way, and more so the higher I got, to book with them again. Much to bus driver, Daniel, amazed us with I suppose I had decided my life our delight, we also ended up with his ability to clear obstacles by was charmed, and I would be the same tour guide, Derek inches as he wound the coach and spared any wet weather. Francis, with whom we had bike trailer around each turn. However, the rain gradually grew become good friends last year. We arrived early enough that From Geneva, we had a four we had time to quickly assemble Lance, Landis, Ullrich on the Col de la Forclaz during in intensity till it was a heavy stage 17. photo: Dave Ward downpour. Time to turn around hour bus ride to Bourg d’Oisans, our bikes and descend down to and then nearly another hour up Bourg d’Oisans just to turn around and head back? Not when you are through a high alpine meadow the 21 "lacelets" (French for and ride back up to l’Alpe d’Huez. in the French Alps, climbing nestled in the towering and over- switchbacks) to l’Alpe d’Huez. This was what I had most been toward the Col du Glandon on the powering Alps. Now, though, it We were to spend the next three anticipating: Riding the Tour’s same course Lance and Company was not quite so steep and I decid- nights here before returning to most famous climb, and I tingled would be riding in two days. ed to push on to where the road Geneva. The coach ride up was with excitement while simultane- split a few kilometers ahead. ously cringing at the effort ahead. On arriving at that split, the When Lance Armstrong would sign to the left said "Col du ride this climb two days hence, his time on the actual climb (exclud- ing the first 1.5 flat kilometers of Continued on page 14 the time trial) was just over 36 minutes. My time was 1 hour and 12 minutes. What can I say? He is Lance, and I am just me. It was a tough climb, like nothing I have ever ridden before. And though I did not dance like Lance to the Cover Photo: Carolyn Eslinger riding in Alta on July 8, top, I enjoyed every punishing 2004 on the Sunnyside Downhill. pedal stroke of my own on this Photo: Joaquim Hailer colossal climb. The plan for the next day was for the non-riding members of our group to take the bus to the finish of Tuesday’s stage at Villard de Lans, while those of us with bikes cycling utah would ride there. After the stage P.O. Box 57980 finish, we would all return by bus Murray, UT 84157-0980 to l’Alpe d’Huez. Unfortunately, www.cyclingutah.com our tour guide learned that the You can reach us by phone: (801) 268-2652 French gendarmerie planned to Our Fax number: (801) 263-1010 close the road up to l’Alpe d’Huez at 6:00 p.m. the next day. That Dave Iltis, Editor & Advertising would certainly have been well [email protected] before our bus could have made it back, especially on the crammed ling ut c ah David R. Ward, Publisher canyon roads. 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TRAIL OF THE MONTH miner who struck the motherload. It’s only one mile of singletrack bliss before you intersect Eagle PParkark CityCity’s’s SpiroSpiro TTrailrail LoopLoop isis asas GoodGood asas GoldGold Trail. Stay left and drop quickly By Gregg Bromka ately right on Three Kings Drive into the trees, but watch out for a along the golf course. Go left on hidden switchback that will take Answering the plead for more Crescent Road and find the Spiro public access to private lands sur- Trailhead at the bend. Gear down you by surprise 0if you are casting rounding town, Park City and power up the nasty little ramp a gaze at the golf links far below. Mountain Resort has graciously that greets you, and stay in granny A rapid descent through hairpin opened its doors, rather its moun- gear because you’ll climb in turns returns you to the familiar tain, to the community of non- earnest for a mile to the junction junction with Spiro Trail. Gravity motorized recreationists. To the with Eagle Trail. The dozen turns resort, mountain biker’s are are steep and tight but there are continues to be your best friend at indebted and grateful. An ever- breathers in between. Persevere, you coast back to the trailhead. expanding network of dirt roads, and you’ve licked the toughest Location: Park City Mountain part. Stay on Spiro for yet more doubletracks, and singletracks Resort in Park City. caters to bikers of intermediate climbing, albeit a tad easier. ability and above. Like Deer Spiro Trail rises moderately Distance: 7.5-mile loop. (There Valley Resort across town, you through profuse timber and cross- are over 30 miles of additional can “get a lift” at PCMR and coast es sunny ski runs. Cross under trails available trails on the resort.) King Con Lift then descend downhill all day, but to bikers who Physical Difficulty: Moderate. actually like to ride their bikes, briefly to a right-hand curve the resort’s Spiro Trail is the gate- across Broadway ski run where The initial climb gains elevation way to a myriad of cross-country Claim Jumper Trail forks left. Stay quickly, but the rest is a piece of treks, including the burly climb to on Spiro, and climb though groves cake. Shadow Lake and the resort-to- of aspens commingling with firs to Technical Difficulty: Low-moder- resort Mid-Mountain loop. If you Thaynes Canyon jeep road. Go ate. These trails are like “budda,” are short on time or are not feeling left and spin up to the junction like a NORBA contender, howev- with Mid Mountain Trail, just past except for the short descent on er, then consider the more man- Powerline Trail. Eagle Trail, which is steeper, nar- ageable Spiro Trail Loop, which The climbing is done. Much row, and has tight turns. like poor Solon, who toiled to no stays low on the resort thanks to a Elevation gain. About 1,300 feet. new section of the Mid-Mountain end, it’s time for you to reap a lit- Trail. tle pay dirt of your own. Go left Finding the trail: From the inter- This loop is nearly all single- on Mid-Mountain Trail and con- section of Park Avenue and Deer track, which is reason enough to tour across the face of Park City Valley Drive, go east to Park City Mountain Resort through long ride it. It is also a window to the Mountain Resort. Park in the bygone days when the clamber of patches dense timber that separate lower lot off of Silver King Road. picks and shovels shattered the ski runs. Formerly called the still mountain air, and miners 8000-foot trail, the cushiony path searched feverishly for pay dirt. Golf is for wimps, go ride Spiro Trail loop instead. clings to the eight grand contour for about a mile. When you inter- The account of Solon Spiro, Photo by Gregg Bromka This Trail will appear in a after which the trail was named, is sect the Claim Jumper jeep road, perhaps the most heart-breaking of expensive, so Spiro drove a tunnel dicted was there all along. go left a hundred feet and veer future book. For other Utah all rags-to-riches-to-rags stories. nearly 3 miles long, and so right onto Crescent Mine Grade trails, get a copy of Mountain The nephew of a pioneer mer- straight you could see daylight Details: Trail. A bit of choppy tread initial- Biking Utah by Gregg Bromka. from its end, to drain the water. Exit the lower parking lot, go ly gives way to a smooth-flowing chant, Solon labored away in his Available at your favorite bike uncle’s store, saving his meager He continued burrowing his left on Silver King, then immedi- one-laner that will have you wages and buying stock in other mine until it was 5 miles into the whooping and hollering like a shop or at cyclingutah.com. mines. By the early 1900s, he mountain. But with little ore to amassed respectable wealth, show for his effort and with funds bought claims bordering the depleted, Spiro succumbed to Get goliath Silver King Mine, and defeat and sold his claim to his Fit! incorporated his own company-- competitor, the Silver King, at a Silver King Consolidated. But his bargain price. Adding the greatest workings produced little ore and insult to injury, the Silver King the mine’s main shaft was con- tunneled just 40 feet farther in stantly flooded with icy waters. 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BIKE ADVOCATE RumbumbleRumbumble SttttripSttttrip StandardsStandards StillStill NeedNeed HelpHelp By Chris Quann continuous line of divots, it made sense to have periodic gaps in Over the last twenty-five years rumble strips to allow the occa- I have seen many changes in the sional passage of bicycles while landscape of cycling. Some of still serving as an effective deter- these changes have been for the rent to run-off-road accidents. better; some for the worse. In my Having a gap in a rumble strip mind, the best thing to happen for pattern becomes important road cycling was the relocation of because there are occasions when gear shift levers from the down a cyclist must cross into the travel tube to the brake hoods. The lane to avoid the odd pile of metal worst thing (other than suburban sprawl consuming country roads) and glass, shredded retread, or has been the proliferation of animal carcass that collects on the milled shoulder rumble strips side of the road. Also, the pres- (MSRS). Just thinking about rum- ence of the rumble strip itself dis- ble strips makes me shudder, but rupts the wind from vehicles that not nearly as much as having to typically blows debris from the ride over them. road surface. This means debris The intention of shoulder rum- tends to collect in the area to the ble strips is a noble one: to alert right of the rumble strip that inattentive or dozing drivers leav- cyclists are expected to be using. ing the road surface in time for A pattern of 40’ or 48’ of rum- them to take corrective action. ble with 10’ or 12,’ respectively, Because run-off-road crashes of clear pavement provides decent account for almost a third of the maneuverability through the rum- deaths on the Nation’s highways, ble strip at bicycle speeds up to and milled shoulder rumble strips about 30 mph. At gap spacings are thought to be very cost-effec- tive in reducing run-off-road acci- greater than 12’, it becomes possi- dents, the reality is that milled ble for a car to run off the road rumble strips are probably here to without hitting the rumbles. Also, stay. In my opinion, though, there the secondary sound pattern of a is very little good about rumble gap rumble strip makes it a more strips from a bicyclist’s point of effective deterrent to run off road view. I guess I should be grateful accidents. Not to mention cheaper that there is a rumble strip to install. Buy 4 get 1 free! between me and the sleepy semi The Utah Department of IMBA Releases driver bearing down on me, but Transportation adopted a rumble rumble strips are mostly problem- strip standard which has a gap pat- Trailbuilding Book atic on a bike. tern of 48’ "on" and 12’ "off." The word "milled" is the key to This is a great first step in having Do you need some tips on both the advantages and disadvan- a bicycle-tolerable rumble strip. singletrack construction? Then tages of shoulder rumble strips. Unfortunately, the standard also you need "Trail Solutions: The advantages are that MSRS declares that divots shall be IMBA's Guide to Building can be installed after pavement between 5/8" and 3/4" deep. This Sweet Singletrack." Trail has been placed and can be reli- Solutions is an essential tool for ably cut to precise dimensions. is deeper than the 1/2" depth pro- mulgated in the Federal Highway land managers and volunteer The main disadvantage is that they trailbuilders aspiring to raise are cut by a drum with a 12" Administration’s Technical Advisory on Roadway Shoulder their shared-use trail systems to radius--nearly the same radius as a the next level. bicycle wheel--which means that Rumble Strips, and MUCH deeper This new book expands bicycle wheels fall completely than the 3/8" standard depth in into each divot cut by the rotating Arizona or the even shallower greatly on IMBA's popular 2001 mill. Since, unlike cars, road 5/16" depth adopted as the stan- 72-page handbook "Building bikes have no suspension, the dard in California. Better Trails" and breaks new vibrations are absorbed by the Rumble strips impact both ground by providing detailed rider. The deeper the divots, the instate bicyclists and out of state advice on banked turns, rock worse the vibration. tourists who come to Utah to ride armoring, mechanized tools, freeriding, downhilling, risk The rumble strip that jarred me and spend their money. management, and other pioneer- into action is located on SR201 If other states can adopt these ing techniques. (2100 South) westbound between more bicycle-friendly divot 5600W and 7200W. Because that "Trail Solutions" is divided depths, why can’t Utah? particular rumble strip continues into eight sections that follow along the flare area for the right- the trailbuilding process from -If you have comments on hand turn onto 7200W, cyclists beginning to end. Readers will rumble strips, Sharon Briggs is going straight on SR201 are be guided through the essential UDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian forced to traverse the rumble strip. steps of trail planning, design, And a miserable traverse it is. Coordinator and can be reached at tool selection, construction and Those rumbles are a full 5/8" [email protected]. Congressman maintenance. "Trail Solutions" deep. That means for every foot Jim Matheson is on the House also describes how to secure you ride along the rumble strip, Transportation Committee and can funding and support volunteers the bike jumps up and down, min- be reached at 801-486-1236. Rep. to get the job done. imally, 5/8". Now, I consider Bishop can be reached at 801-625- It is available from myself a decent bike handler, but 0107 and Rep. Cannon can be IMBA.com. it is not possible to ride safely on reached at 801-374-3002. that rumble strip. Your brain Richard Moeur’s rumble strip New Tour Across Utah sloshes against your skull, you information can be found at cannot focus your eyes, and it’s all members.aol.com/rcmoeur/bikestuf.ht The new Legacy Annual Great you can do to keep the dental ml work from rattling out of your Ride Across Utah (LAGBRAU) will The design standards can be found mouth. All you want to do is get go from Blanding to St. George on off the rumble strip. at October 9th-16th. The ride will be I hit the internet and did some www.udot.utah.gov/download.php/tid= a fun filled trip through three research. I found that Richard 741/2004StdDwgSeriesPV.exe national parks and completely on Moeur of the Arizona Department scenic highways and will raise of Transportation was the leading Chris Quann is a dormant money to educate Native American expert on rumble strips in the Cat 2 road racer, L.A.B. youth. The cost is $300. Find more nation. He wrote a very sensible League Cycling Instructor, and information at lagbrau.com or call paper proposing that instead of a former chair of the MBAC. (801) 278-6220. AUGUST 2004 cycling utah.com 5

ceps and rhodiola have their effects any better than 3:1 or 5:1 or other HEALTH is still unclear (and not all studies blends). have been positive) Ð it might have Newer approaches to enhancing to do with an increase ability to take post-exercise recovery take the sim- RockRocketet FFueluel oror Rubbish?Rubbish? up oxygen from the air, or carry it in ple carb/protein drinks to another the blood, or download the oxygen level by building on rehydration and By Shawn Talbott In most cases, the primary nutri- feine – and you’ll find it in various to the tissues. When choosing a glycogen resynthesis with additions tional priority for athletes is meeting forms in supplements for energy and cordyceps or rhodiola product, it’s such as antioxidants (to reduce tis- You can’t miss the ads. Go the energy demands of training and endurance (as caffeine, but also as important to select one that is stan- sue damage and enhance repair), faster! Go Further! Recover better! competition and achieving energy Kola nut, Yerba mate, Guarana, dardized for the known active com- branched-chain amino acids (to Drop the competition! The prolifera- balance for the maintenance of mus- Green/Black tea, and others). pounds (cordycepic acid in the case reduce muscle breakdown), gluta- tion of ads for dietary supplements cle mass, immune and reproductive Caffeine is probably best used dur- of cordyceps and rosavins in the mine (to boost immune system func- geared toward cyclists has reached a function and optimal athletic perfor- ing the later stages of a longer case of rhodiola) Ð and one such tion), and other cortisol controllers point where it’s hard to find a mance. For the vast majority of ath- endurance event, because using too product is Optygen from First (such as theanine, magnolia bark, cycling-oriented publication that letes, macronutrient requirements much too early can leave you Endurance (containing both cordy- and beta-sitosterol to reduce cortisol doesn’t carry at least an ad or two. are not substantially different from fatigued and depleted before you see ceps and rhodiola). and enhance many aspects of recov- With all the choices out there, those recommended in the Dietary the finish line. Is there anything else worth ery). Among these "next level" you might be asking yourself if Guidelines for Americans (55% to As an alternative to caffeine, a looking at to improve your recovery drinks are the line of these products are worth your hard- 58% of energy from carbohydrate, number of products (such as endurance performance? Probably Cytomax "before/during/after" drink earned cash. Will they make you 12% to 15% of energy from protein Endurox from Pacific Health Labs, not. There really isn’t much con- mixes and the recovery-focused any faster, or help you recover any and 25% to 30% of energy from 2nd Wind from Botanica vincing evidence (or even theoreti- Ultragen drink mix (First better, or do much of anything fat). BioScience, and Ginsana from cal construct) that products like Endurance). except make you climb faster OK – so let’s say your diet is Pharmaton) contain various forms of octacosanol, vitamin B12, high dose because of a lighter wallet? As good. You have enough protein, ginseng root as a way to give your magnesium, cyctochrome C, Summary someone who studies dietary supple- carbs, and fat – and you’re either performance a boost. The athletic dimethylglycine, or other exotic- ments for a living, I can tell you that eating plenty of fruits/veggies, or benefits of ginseng are about evenly sounding nutrients are worth spend- There are certainly other cate- the vast majority of "endurance per- you’re eating as many as you can split Ð with some studies showing an ing your money on. gories of supplements that may be formance" supplements on the mar- and supplementing with a daily improvement in energy levels and of benefit to cyclists such as green ket are simply garbage. multi Ð now what? When you begin endurance, and just as many show- Recovery products tea or CLA for weight loss, glu- As one who also competes in to consider the "performance" sup- ing no benefit from ginseng supple- cosamine or chondroitin for joints, Ironman triathlons and 100-mile plements that are available, they’ll ments. Reasons for this "split deci- Adequate recovery is important proteolytic enzymes or fish oil for mountain bike races, I wish that I fall into 2 broad categories Ð either sion" regarding the value of ginseng for cyclists and other endurance ath- inflammation control and many oth- could believe (and benefit from) "endurance" or "recovery" (we’ll supplementation for endurance ath- letes, not only for the obvious bene- ers. As mentioned above your some of the marketing hyperbole forget about hydration drinks for letes has a lot to do with the study fits of being able to train and com- biggest gains will come from a bal- that I see in the ads. But alas, the this article Ð but keep in mind that design issues outline above Ð but pete at a higher level, but also for anced diet based on high quality car- scientific evidence (or lack thereof) they’re all better than plain water, also to the fact that a lot of the "gin- the less obvious benefit of protect- bohydrates, fats, and protein with for most of the products tells us oth- but they’re also all about equivalent seng" that you’ll find on the market ing you from overtraining, illness plenty of fruits and veggies for their erwise. In some cases, the "no to each other). is not real ginseng and thus, has and injury. When it comes to antioxidants. After that, consider a effect" studies that we see are due to none of the activity that has been enhancing recovery from endurance balanced daily multivitamin/mineral, problems with study design (small Endurance Supplements shown for high-quality ginseng exercise, the "biggest bang for your and only then should you start look- numbers of subjects, inadequate extracts. Bottomline Ð if you want to buck" will undoubtedly not come ing to endurance supplements and doses of the supplement, short-term If you follow European cycling, give ginseng a try for its potential from supplements Ð but rather from other recovery products to boost feeding period, etc) Ð but most of then you are well-aware of the dop- energy and endurance-boosting foods that provide adequate amounts your performance. the time the negative findings sim- ing problem at the top levels of the qualities, be sure to stay away from of fluid, carbohydrates, fat and pro- ply confirm that the products don’t sport. To believe some media the "generic" ginseng products and tein. To satisfy these fluid/energy -For more details on these or work. reports, all Tour de France riders are try one of the products listed above. needs after exercise, you could sim- any other supplements that you So, given the relatively bleak doped up on something Ð whether it Taking a bit of a different tack ply eat a peanut butter and jelly may be considering, you can background (that most performance be EPO (erythropoietin to boost red on the "endurance" focus are prod- sandwich and a glass of chocolate check out SupplementWatch supplements are useless), there are a blood cell production and thus oxy- ucts that attempt to improve long- milk and be all set. Unfortunately, (www.supplementwatch.com), few supplement approaches if gen-carrying capacity of the blood), term stamina rather than stimulate these foods aren’t always the most whose tagline is "supplement you’re looking to find that little or amphetamines (to increase energy energy levels per se. The difference portable or convenient or palatable decisions made easy" as an something "extra" to bump your per- levels), or testosterone (to enhance is subtle, with caffeine and ginseng after a hard workout Ð and these are unbiased source of supplement formance up a notch. muscle repair and recovery), or delivering a more noticeable some of the reasons for the prolifer- information (no advertising or First of all Ð consider the fact something else. To be honest, each "charge" in energy (and perhaps in ation of post-workout products sales of supplements, so you get that the majority of Americans could of these classes of drug will certain- better performance), but with sup- designed to be easy to mix and the real scoop about what works benefit from a daily ly improve athletic performance Ð plements such as cordyceps and rho- swallow and deliver the nutrition and what doesn’t). multivitamin/mineral supplement. and that’s why they are all banned diola delivering a more gradual that your body needs for recovery Large nutrition surveys show consis- from competition (the old saying is enhancement of stamina (so you and repair. tently that inadequate intakes of that if it works, it’s banned Ð and if might not feel a "bump" in energy Most of the post-workout prod- -About the author: Shawn essential vitamins and minerals are it’s still legal, then it must not levels, but you’ll feel "stronger" in ucts on the market will do an okay Talbott, PhD is an Adjunct common in the U.S. and other work). Dietary supplements fall into the later stages of your endurance job of supplying the carbs and pro- Associate Professor in the industrialized countries. According a "grey area" because they’re not event). In studies of cordyceps (a tein that you need for glycogen Division of Nutrition at the to the USDA (United States drugs, but often they’re not really Chinese mushroom) and rhodiola (a resynthesis and muscle repair Ð so University of Utah and Editor-in- Department of Agriculture), the food either Ð so you find yourself Tibetan herb), both have been the old standbys like the Endurox- Chief at both SupplementWatch most common nutrients consumed at asking whether swallowing that shown to increase overall endurance R4 drink mix and variations will ful- and the Journal of Dietary sub-optimal levels are the antioxi- encapsulated root powder before performance by improving energy fill your basic post-exercise needs Supplements. He cycles all over dant vitamins A and E, vitamin B6, your race is "legal" (yes it is) and metabolism (reduced lactic acid lev- just fine (just don’t fall for the 4:1 the Wasatch Front and recovers the bone minerals calcium and mag- "ethical" (probably just as ethical as els, increased oxygen consumption ratio of carbs to protein being some with his wife and 2 kids in nesium, and the trace minerals zinc the carbo-loading that you also did). and fat oxidation, and reduced heart magical secret to optimal recovery Ð Draper. and iron Ð particularly for women. One of the most tried and true rate at constant workload). The we know that 4:1 carbs:protein is What this means for you is that you "endurance" agents out there is caf- exact mechanism behind why cordy- better than nothing, but not that it’s ought to be taking a daily multivita- min/mineral supplement Ð not to directly improve your cycling per- formance, but to firm up your nutri- tional foundation. Cyclists and other endurance athletes probably need to go beyond the basics and choose a higher potency athlete-focused multi that provides a balanced blend of nutrients and higher levels of antiox- idants such as Nutriex Sport from Nutriex or Damage Control Master Formula from Primal Nutrition. Expert panels, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Dietetic Association and the Dieticians of Canada, have taken the position that "the athlete who wants to optimize exercise performance needs to fol- low good nutrition and hydration practices, use supplements and ergogenic aids carefully, minimize severe weight loss practices, and eat a variety of foods in adequate amounts" Ð and because micronutri- ents play an important role in energy production, hemoglobin synthesis, maintenance of bone health, repair of muscle tissue damage following exercise, support of adequate immune function and the protection of tissues from oxidative damage Ð athletes can obviously benefit from a supplement is those nutrients are lacking in their diets. 6 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2004

MOUNTAIN BIKE ESSAY ROAD RACING OffOff thethe CouchCouch -- Nothstein and Sanborn Take Twilight Criterium Wins AA WidomakWidomakerer TTaleale By Dan Fazzini Jr. By Derek Forsberg The next five Fridays were just as While many Utahns were cele- brating Pioneer Day, some of them brutal. Each week I was only able were in Boise for the 18th Annual I was past the halfway point to shave 2 minutes off my previ- almost to the final set of switch- Twilight Criterium. This year ous best, but improvement both the men and women’s races backs and slugging it out in a nonetheless. back-and-forth battle with several were on the National Racing other riders. I wanted to stand up Race day finally came and I Calendar and had a combined and blow past those chumps but I was extremely nervous…stomach purse of $15,000. Annually draw- was out of fuel and lactic acid was butterflies with bowels and ing crowds numbering around surging through my thighs and sphincter all aflutter. There was a 20,000 on the 1K course in down- buttocks. I kept asking for more plethora of fit riders in Lycra, town Boise, this event is a power but my body screamed, shop-sponsored outfits. I also favorite. Drawing on the success of the "We’re giving it all she’s got cap- spotted a few heavy weights like tain!" Ore-Ida Women’s Challenge, the While on my couch two years myself. I raced in the non-slender Criterium quickly became one of ago I saw a TV news report from Clydesdale division despite drop- the top criteriums in the country. the top of Snowbird ski resort. ping 25 pounds of goo during Set in beautiful downtown Boise, They were interviewing the win- training. the crowds line both sides of the ner of the Widowmaker mountain Cheap baggy shorts with a street armed with clickers, with bike race. The course is five miles newer bike not worthy of mention; their cheers echoing off the build- long and covers 3300 vertical feet I lined up at the starting line. I ings to create a wall of noise for (one steep motha). I wondered if I pressed play and the drum beat of the racers as they make their way could do that ride and possibly around the course. Bright work compete in the race. Van Halen’s Too Hot for Teacher pumped through my ears and lights illuminate the nighttime Last summer when the snow race. melted I started riding harder and twitching muscles. Everyone In the title event, Marty more often. After three months of charged harder out of the gate steady riding I decided I’d better Nothstein (Navigator’s Insurance) than I thought they should. I got took the top prize of $3,000. In try out the Widowmaker course to caught up in the excitement, gauge my level of fitness. On a the final lap, Nothstein's team- Top: Marty Nothstein takes the win. Photo: Andrew Rafkind cool Friday July morning I rolled pushed too hard and began to feel mate, Henk Vogels (Australia), Bottom: Sanborn outsprints the rest. Photo: Dan Fazzini Jr. out of the rack at o-dark thirty and sick within the first 20 minutes. went to the front with the power Halfway up I was surprised to see sprinter on his wheel. He deliv- City Cycling Festival in August. won the combined Cat 3/Masters drove the 30 minutes to the base He said, "It was great that it was a race while Utah's Dirk Cowley my split time was 5 minutes faster ered Nothstein to the final corner of Snowbird to attempt the ride. fast race with no crashes." Idaho (Sportsbase/Century 21) took sec- After several cups of coffee and where the fastman took over. His than my best training ride. The riders Remi McManus and Shawn ond and Don Pollari took fourth. my half-assed attempt at proper leadout was executed with such Cytomax/caffeine drink concoc- Mitchell finished in the top ten. Elsewhere, off the finish line, stretching, blood began to flow. At tion kicked in and I got the speed that Vogels held on for third 6:01am with the sun rising lazily behind Jittery Joe's rider Chad In the Women’s Pro Race, the crowds were able to enjoy proverbial second wind. I was beyond the mountains, I was in Hartley. Melissa Sanborn (Wells Fargo) cycling in various ways. On the the saddle. determined to keep up the strong You may remember Marty defended her title in a sprint to the back stretch, Marek Shon from The abuse came early and race pace. from the 2000 Olympics where he line, taking home $1,400 for her Utah (Porcupine-Contender) often as the trail is extremely When I got to the final set of brought home the Gold in the efforts. Sanborn's teammates held added some color along with some steep and the soil loose. Forty-five steep switchbacks I could hear my Match Sprint Track event. He things together coming into to the great music and a live piano play- minutes into the hike-a-bike/ride I two-year old son shouting from plans on competing in three more finale and Sanborn took over from er. In the vendor area spectators there. Placing second was Park could purchase event tee’s, get came to a mountain valley open- the top, "GO DADDY, GO races before we see him go for the ing and the trail’s only flat sec- City’s Ina Teutenberg (Racer’s info on the Lance Armstrong FASTER!" I felt a surge of adren- gold again in Athens. Nothstein tion. I dismounted and attempted has been competing part time on Cycle Service), a six-time com- Foundation and its fight against to stuff my lungs back into my aline and I jumped on the pedals petitor in the Idaho Women’s cancer, stock up on energy bars, or with everything I could muster the road as of late, and by far con- chest cavity. I finally found my siders this Boise event as one of Challenge. Margaret Douglass enjoy a cool drink in the 99 (which wasn’t much). I passed lungs on the trail behind me but the best. He commented, "Hats off (Porcupine/Contender) won two degree heat at the start of the rac- realized I wasn’t even close to the two guys on the final turn and to Boiseans with their electrifying primes. Douglass used the races ing. top. I thought, "Mountain bike muscled by another rider in the noise all the way around (the cir- as a high-level tune-up for the Look forward to Utah riders racing is not for me." Then the last 30 yards. That was the clos- upcoming Nationals in Park City. having another strong year in 2005 competitive side of my brain said, cuit)." With a good prize list and est to death that I’ve ever come this amount of people, he was sure Idaho riders Liza Rachetto, at this premier race. The short five- "Come on you big flaccid wimp, Brooke Blackwelder and Sima hour trip to Boise from Salt Lake is finish this ride!" Cursing the but I was far from last place. that this event would enjoy many I’ll probably never be competi- years of success. Trapp placed in the top 10 with well worth the trip to see some of bravado cerebrum, I again mount- Utah's Crystal Yap taking the tenth Utah’s and the country’s top riders ed and began grinding upward. tive with the elite riders of my Teams from Porcupine- Contender, Canyon Cycles, and spot. race in a great venue you won’t be Near death, with jelly legs, sport. But then again, I never pic- Tim Root (George's Cycles) disappointed. aching back, racing heart, scorch- tured myself off the couch enter- New Moon Media/Spin Cycle, ing lungs, and pounding head I ing mountain bike races either. I along with many individual riders, made the trip North. Skylere finally finished with a non-impres- plan on entering more races this sive time of 1 hour and 36 min- Bingham, the top placing Utah utes. Last place was definitely not year. 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ROUTE 211 broken collarbone after a crash in ers. the first week, was awesome and What may become of the next created strong interest in his chances generation of American riders who for this year. Bad luck grabbed have the only six-time Tour de TheThe CoolestCoolest JulyJuly Hamilton’s wheels again this year, France winner, along with several when he suffered a crash and back strong team leaders and classics rid- By Greg Overton the stage to Le Alpe D’Huez, a time injury before the mountain stages, ers to look up to and emulate? What trial [climbing Route 211] in which and withdrew on the first day in the young racers out there are trying to Another July and another histori- Armstrong put more than one Pyrenese. be the next George Hincapie, Floyd cal Tour de France for Lance minute into his closest chasers. My personal sentiments were Landis, Christian VandeVelde or Armstrong. I will leave the count- Armstrong then sprinted to a stage with team CSC’s Bobby Julich. even Lance Armstrong? Armstrong less pages of accolades and descrip- win on the next day’s mountain fin- Julich is a former leader of Cofidis, has admitted that LeMond was his tions of this barrier-breaking victory ish; I suppose, to paraphrase former and finished third in the Tour in hero. The similarities are striking, to the likewise countless writers president Clinton, because he could. 1998, before several years of injury both coming back from death’s door who will do the job more thoroughly The Tour was "finis", and there was and disappointing results had him to win multiple Tours, though they have had a sketchy relationship in and more eloquently than yours clearly a new sheriff in town. leaning towards retirement when recent years. truly. But there are a couple of Also evident in this year’s Tour team director Bjarne Riis called to thoughts that occurred to me during de France was the fact that offer a spot in the team. Julich had a If this pattern holds true, and a strong Tour, gaining strength my daily watching of the Tour American riders have arrived at the small group of American riders in throughout the race, and finishing stages this year, especially as the top of their profession, with at least the eighties, who surely saw threatening the health of his com- 40th, riding in support of his team- race entered the Pyrenese mountains three team leaders from the U.S., Jonathon Boyer and Bob Cook as petitors, the similarities between and several others having pivotal mate and third place finisher, Ivan of southern France. examples, can light the fire of the himself and Hinault are limited to team roles and finishing well in the Basso. I have memories of Julich as The most overwhelming thought current larger group, then what will merely riding their rivals into the General Classification. a junior racer in Colorado, when we that occurred to me was how great it the next generation hold for dirt. To see the yellow jersey attack, Aside from Armstrong, team were members of the same team. He is to have a leader of the peloton American racing? I’m not trying to fight for sprint wins and chase down leaders included the Dutch is a talented rider, and all around present in the Tour again. It seems push the current crop out the door, rivals is a welcomed site. Don’t get Rabobank team placing its hopes on nice guy. Here’s hoping he contin- mind you, but it is exciting to think that emotion and aggression left me wrong, Armstrong and his team American Levi Leipheimer, a rider ues racing, and regains the podium. with the final yellow jersey of are masterful tacticians, but if things with strong Utah ties who finished Less than two decades ago, the that U.S. racing has reached a point Bernard Hinault, the five-time win- go slightly awry, or even if they ninth overall behind Armstrong, and only American presence in the Tour of "reloading" the peloton in the ner from France who retired in 1986 don’t, Armstrong has the ability and was always present near the front in was a band of young racers in the 7- manner that countries like Italy and (Hinault is now technical director of the mindset to crush any challenger, the mountain stages. Leipheinmer is 11 squad, who were scoffed at by Spain have done for generations. the Tour, and could be seen congrat- often after telling them he plans to a strong multi stage tour contender the European race community, and Hey, it may keep us old guys from ulating the daily winners on the do so. with several high finishes in recent Greg LeMond. LeMond was a dom- talking about the "good old days" all podium). Except for a road burning Before the Pyrenian stages, years. inant rider, beatable only by Bernard the time! We certainly cannot argue time trial by Greg LeMond to catch Armstrong made it clear which stage Perhaps the most prominent Hinault and a misused hunting rifle. that there has been a better and overtake Laurent Fignon on the he felt "the hammer" was going to American rival of Armstrong’s is his The 7-11 boys had a good Tour American champion than Tour’s final stage a couple of years drop. He called his rivals out, then friend and former teammate Tyler debut, even winning the final stage Armstrong, and here’s hoping that later, the Tour has not seen a captain gained a minute or more on all of Hamilton, new leader of the Swiss on the Champs Elysees, but the only the trend continues. Now let’s see an until the past four of Armstrong’s them. The next day featured more of Phonak team. There was no shortage Tour contender to come out of the American victory at Paris Roubaix! record six victories. the same, and the yellow jersey was of pre-race press touting Hamilton team was Andy Hampsten. These Is there a kid out there riding some I have relayed accounts of suddenly within a few seconds of as a strong challenger for overall were the riders, LeMond, Hampsten, potholed and muddy road pretending Hinault’s methods of controlling the his back, with Armstrong calling his victory, or at least garnering a podi- Davis Phinney, Ron Keifel, even to be Hincapie? Maybe! peloton in past issues of Cycling shots for the upcoming stages in the um finish. His courageous ride in Bob Roll, who fueled this current Utah, but unless Armstrong is Alps. The hammer dropped again on last year’s Tour, finishing with a generation of racers and team lead- august 21

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COMMUTER OF THE MONTH COACH’S CORNER FehrFehr isis SensibleSensible TTrainingraining forfor ReallyReally LongLong EventsEvents By Tommy Murphy and length the closer you get to Who’s the best technical rider? the event date. These are questions you’ll want to Wow, what a month July was. The weeks prior to any goal ask when developing a rider Lance, the Tour and OLN’s cover- event should be reserved for spe- order. You’ll want your technical age. You can’t ask for much more cific training needs for the event. riders to put in more laps in the than that. It seemed like just about This includes practicing for feed dark, since this is where the every time you turned on OLN zone exchanges, dialing in race majority of the time is lost, and the Tour was being broadcasted. I plans, food, and equipment, as you’ll want to organize the weak- almost started to wonder what well as specific training needed er riders, so they can’t get as they did with poor Hank. I guess for the course or terrain. This also much recovery between turns as there was no hunting for him last means doing night training rides possible for better results. The month. And well, we won’t even with a lighting system if the event biggest key to success in 24 hour get on the topic of Kirstin Gum. carries over into the night. races is monitoring effort to Now in the later part of the There are many factors that recovery. We all know with less season, we still have a lot to look need to be considered before you recovery between efforts comes forward to here in Utah. The Park line up on the start line. Planning more fatigue. With this in mind, City Cycling Festival is playing your event is as important as it’s usually beneficial to do multi- host to National Championships training for your event. On the ple laps at certain points in a 24 (volunteers are still needed), mountain bike side of things, 24 hour race to increase recovery LOTOJA is coming up just hour events have become the most periods between turns. Although Raleigh Fehr at speed. Photo: Robin Perkins around the corner, 24 Hours of popular ultra-endurance events on the laps may be slower the overall Moab is in October, and there are the dirt. Right here in our back- lap average may decrease. Another advantage in any race By Lou Melini still over 20 tours, centuries and yard we have one of the top 24 double centuries posted on the hour events, 24 Hours of Moab. is having a strong support crew. Cycling Utah calendar. Ultra-dis- Although there are a few individ- Family members, friends, This month’s featured bicycle commuter is not a hard-core daily mechanics, soigneurs or other commuter who rides in all types of weather, day or night. Rather he tant events are becoming ever so uals who take these races on solo, popular, and it seems like you can more than 95% of the field is teammates who can help prepare is what people outside of cycling might call, "sensible". Raleigh meals, wrench and complete other Fehr has to balance his passion for riding, with the realities of family find them just about everywhere made up of 2-man, 4-man, co-ed, now. Ultra-distant events vary in and 5-man teams. Twenty-four general tasks help decrease riders’ and work. This dilemma is probably true for most of us. responsibilities and needless Raleigh devotes part of his passion to cycling as president of the time and length and include hour mountain bike races are everything from centuries, double incredible, and training for these fatigue. If possible have two bikes Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club (BBTC). The BBTC is the oldest centuries, 24 hour events, multi- events primarily depends on the for endurance mountain bike club in Utah and consistently the top rated recreation club in Utah. It day events to the legendary Race category you are competing in. events, so you always have a has something for everyone except those who race. Across America (RAAM). Are you attempting it solo or on a back-up. This is great if you have Training for these events can be team? If on a team, how big is the a mechanic, so they can maintain Cycling Utah: Raleigh, tell me what you do for a living, where do very challenging, but the rewards team? These races are typically one while you ride the other—this you live and work and how often do you commute? of completing an ultra-distant scored by the total number of laps is a must for soloists. Be sure also to have extra everything—water R.F.: I am a software engineer for HK systems. My commute is 15 event are well worth the time and completed. With this in mind, the bottles, socks, shorts, jerseys, hel- miles each direction from Sandy to my work, which is just east of effort. race plan is very critical for 24 mets, chains, tools, lighting bat- downtown Salt Lake City. On a good day, when the traffic lights are As in any sport, the training hour teams. Normally, the fastest teries and sunglasses. It’s surpris- with me I have done the ride in 45 minutes or 15 minutes slower for these events is going to rider on the team can’t complete than my car. On the way home I sometimes extend the ride to 20 to depend on the specific rigors of ing what you’ll find yourself more than 2 laps (depending on looking for at 3:00am. 25 miles. the race or ride. With most events the event) more than the slowest I’ve commuted up to 4 days a week, however I am only commut- a standard training protocol of Fueling for these races and the rider on the team. Due to this you training rides in preparation for ing once a week lately. I am currently doing much of the car-pooling 110% can be used. Meaning that want a well rounded team. This is as my wife has a new schedule. I am dropping off my daughter at training at or beyond the events them is also a crucial aspect of also important on your team ride success. Stick to what you know the University or to the swimming pool in the mornings. I ride when length, time, or effort can be easi- order. The first laps are always works for you, but also experi- I get the chance. ly instituted, but once you get into crucial for placement and time, so ment with some new foods during ultra events this becomes rather it’s important to start out with longer training rides. Variety is C.U.: Do you ride only in good weather? Do you ride at night? difficult for a number of reasons. your strongest riders. From there key after multiple hours on a bike. R.F.: It is important to be safe. I am always prepared for bad weather With these events it’s more com- most teams go with the standard Many riders have a difficult time mon to use a 70-85% training pro- as I have been caught in some nasty weather on few occasions, for- strongest to weakest rider plan stomaching solid foods as time on tocol. The longer the event is the tunately very few. However I draw the line with darkness. I have a leaving the fastest riders to do the bike increases, so being able more focus is placed on the long headlamp and rear lights but I only use them if necessary. I carry a more laps than the slow in the 24 to depend on liquids to keep you training rides needed to prepare pocket full of bus tokens for bad weather or darkness. Fortunately hour time limit. This is a good going becomes a must. Pay atten- for the event and with increased my work schedule is very flexible and I can leave as early as 3 PM plan, but the goal is to do the tion to what you are getting from in the winter months. training volumes longer blocks of most laps as a team during the 24 your energy drinks. Some have recovery will be needed to rebuild hours. Because of this, you’ll plenty of electrolytes but very C.U.: I assume you miss riding on the days you drive? after those workouts. Looking at want to organize your riders not R.F.: Yes and No. I will sometimes drive my bike route and imagine the calendar, there is six weeks just on speed but who’s the best at what it is like to see a cyclist on the road. I think it helps to have this until the LOTOJA Classic, a 203 what. Who has the most Continued on page 14 perspective when I ride my bike. mile road race from Logan, UT to endurance to do the most laps? Jackson Hole, WY. Using a 70- C.U.: I have heard from a few people that commuting in the city is 85% training protocol this would Come and ride Utah’s only fully supported put your longest rides at 140 to different, perhaps nicer and safer than in the suburbs? Since you ride 200 mile, 1 day cycling adventure! both, could you comment on this? 175 miles on similar terrain or a R.F.: I generally ride during non-peak traffic hours. I also have what more common means of training I consider a comfortable and safe route to work. I really do not have is basing your program on time. any preferences for county vs. city riding. By estimating your event time you can easily determine your THETHE C.U.: As president of the BBTC, do you see the club encouraging training time. Estimating event times are as simple as looking at commuting or decreasing car usage? previous completion times of your R.F.: One of the BBTC charters is to be involved as cycling advo- DESPERADO field or category, looking at past DESPERADO cates, but he club doesn’t necessarily push or promote commuting. personal times at the event, or by Several club members commute, so others who want to commute comparing similar events that you obtain tips through word of mouth. Of course, for our rides, we have competed in. The average encourage car-pooling. The club has also discussed trying to have DUALDUAL winning time (looking at all starting points for a particular ride scattered in several areas so club fields) of LOTOJA in 2003 was Saturday, August 28, 2004 members could ride to the their starting point. Each group would about 9 hours. Based off this, 100 and 200 mile routes available then proceed to a central location for the full group ride. average long rides can be calcu- lated to be between 6 hours and Enjoy cool summer riding in scenic Panguitch Utah. C.U.: Do you have any other tips for novice commuters? 15 minutes to 7 and a half hours. This is the perfect training ride for Lotoja riders. R.F.: First scout out your route before you start in earnest. Try the When setting up any well struc- route on an off day (weekend) and look for danger spots that you tured training program for an Get complete event information and weren’t aware of when you drove the route. Also drive the route dur- event your race taper should begin online registration at: ing the time frame you’re planning on riding to determine if you’ll 2-4 weeks out. With this in mind, feel comfortable on the bike. Then scout for alternative routes if you the longest training rides pre- www.desperadodual.com have any concerns. I also carry extra cycling clothing due to sweat- scribed should be completed 3-4 Another great Color Country Cycling event, ing or if I hit rain. I think this reduces any potential for saddle sores. weeks out for a race such as Fortunately I have a shower at work. LOTOJA and should taper in time 435-586-2770 for info. AUGUST 2004 cyclingutah.com 9

CAMPAIGN SEASON career as an attorney involved in tion, it served as a conversation high-profile cases. At age 37, he starter, and best of all, it was a ran for Salt Lake County great way to stay in shape during Attorney when friends told him the grueling campaigning Shifting Gears he had "a snowball’s change in months. U.S. Senate Candidate Takes on Race from a Cyclist’s Perspective Hades" of being elected. He Both Van Dam and Bailey won. In 1987, he became the last have an extensive cycling back- By Jill Homer Utah Democrat to beat a ground. Bailey is a seasoned Republican incumbent for a long distance cyclist who has When U.S. Senate candidate statewide office, taking over as crossed the country. Both she Paul Van Dam wheeled his Utah’s Attorney General. Unrest and Van Dam rode the brakeless bicycle around a hair- with some of President Bush’s Continental Divide trail on pin curve at 40 mph, he was policies, particularly foreign pol- mountain bikes, completed tours probably thinking less about icy, brought Van Dam out of in Colorado and China, and rode health care, and a lot more about retirement and into the Senate the length of Vietnam. They cou- his own health. race. ple won 12 gold and silver "We were coming down from "There are issues that really medals between them mountain Brian Head when the pads on matter to people, and they matter biking in the 2002 and 2003 our disk brakes just gave out," to me," he said. "We need to find Huntsman Senior Games in St. he said. "I looked down at the good solutions to some hard George. Van Dam said he grew odometer and we were going 55 problems." love cycling while living for a to 60 mph. We managed to get Determined to take the seat short time in Holland, when he around a blind curve when no held by Bennett for more than a discovered "what it really meant cars were coming the other way. decade, Van Dam promised to to be a cyclist." It was life threatening, and we visit every corner of the state. It Along the lonely roads of were very lucky. From a zen-like was his wife who suggested southern Utah, Van Dam has position, you figure it was meant traveling by bicycle. It was eco- to be. If you can survive that, nomical, she reasoned, it upheld you can survive anything." Paul Van Dam and Mary Dawn Bailey Continued on page 11 their support of energy conserva- And Paul Van Dam has Photo: Kari Scriber/Tooele Transcript Bulletin proved he’s a fighter. In a seem- ingly impossible race against Utah’s "junior" senator, Republican Bob Bennett, the Democrat set out to campaign the best way he could think of - Take a ride. on a bicycle built for two. Van Dam’s "Listen to the People," bicycle tour began May Change a life. 18. He and his wife, Mary Dawn Join the Las Vegas Century Ride Bailey, pedaled their way across and RTC BikeFest 2004 benefiting central and southern Utah — ® over 650 miles, through 40 Ronald McDonald House Charities towns, to do exactly that. The of Greater Las Vegas 32-day tour ended June 20, how- ever, Van Dam cycles into north- Saturday, October 16th, ern Utah communities two or three days every week. He hopes Regional Transportation Commission to top 1,000 miles before the Riders of all levels are invited to get into gear November election. for one of the Southwest’s premier biking events "The people are what have featuring rides, refreshments, entertainment made this experience worth- and miles of fun. while," he said. "We talked to For complete schedule, online registration and hundreds of people, people with more information, visit www.lasvegascentury.org amazing stories. Everybody has or fax your registration form to 702.252.7345. a series of issues on their minds." Registration Form Van Dam has made an effort Name: to speak with everyone he meets Address: about the issues that concern them most — everyday issues City: like employment, education, the State: Zip: economy, the deficit, energy Day Phone: conservation and health care. He said his bike — a strikingly non- Evening Phone: conventional EZ tandem adorned Email: with campaign signs and an Emergency Contact: American flag — makes it easy for people to approach him on Phone: the street. He discusses every- T-shirt Size (circle): S M L XL XXL thing from veteran’s benefits to Event (circle): 22-mile Ride $25 37-mile Ride $35 the war in Iraq with people at 55-mile Ride $35 80-mile Ride $45 110-mile Ride $45 stores, rest stops, and mom-and- pop restaurants. $10 late fee on day of event "I feel like if we could just No refunds after October 8, 2004 talk to everyone in the state, we Total Amount: $ could win this thing," he said. Payment Method (circle): Visa MasterCard Amex And Van Dam has a long way to go. A recent poll by Dan Card Number: Jones & Associates found that Exp: Bennett leads his Democratic Name on Card: challenger 61 to 24 percent. Bennett has amassed the state’s 702.252.4663 ext. 0 largest campaign coffer - nearly $2 million, while Van Dam cur- rently holds only a modest $27,000. Still Van Dam doesn’t feel despair. He’s been down this road before. Van Dam built a successful 10 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2004

VIDEO REVIEW DOWNHILL RACING. TheThe HardHard RoadRoad tellstells UtahUtah DownhillDownhill SeriesSeries VisitsVisits thethe BrutalBrutal TTruthruth DeerDeer VValleyalley andand BrianBrian HeadHead won and why. Early in the film he seems to emphasize quantity over quality, quickly rushing through the Spring race season, seemingly in an effort to docu- ment the multitude of events these guys do each year. Local racers may recognize one of the characters, Ryan Barrett, who arrived on the local SLC racing scene in March as Logan Race Clubs newest mem- ber. "It comes up a lot," Ryan says about his small part in the movie, "it was kind of cool being on a pro team and the movie was a bonus". Things have changed dramatically for Ryan since the film was shot, his By Terry McGinnis dreams of being a pro are on the back burner for now after mov- Several issues ago I reviewed ing to Utah, getting a full time a wonderful animated film, The job, and buying a house. "Kelly and I are expecting our first Pro Faith Bradley in action at the Brian Head Downhill. Photo: Joaquim Hailer Triplets of Belleville, and once See more photos of Brian Head and Deer Valley at Joaquim Hailer.com again I have been asked to do child any day now", realizing my best Roger Ebert imitation, another dream the couple had is something she wouldn’t tolerate very intense, newcomer Dave this time on a cycling documen- during the tumultuous Net Zero By Ron Lindley in the future. Beeson posted the fast first-run of tary written, directed and pro- year. Beautiful Brian Head Resort the day besting Pro Matt Johnston duced by former pro cyclist "The Hard Road" tells the July 2004 was cool. The last was the next stop for the Utah by nearly a second. Dave enters Jamie Paolinetti. brutal truth about what it takes few years have produced some Series. Unlike the dry, dusty con- the downhill scene as a Master "The Hard Road" follows a to make it at the highest levels record high temperatures in the ditions of Deer Valley the week Expert, coming from the BMX first year professional cycling of professional cycling - or any pretty, great State of Utah, but this before; thunder, lightning and world where he competed as a team through the entire 2001 other endeavor of passion, for July bucked the trend and the RAIN were the order of the day. Pro! The pressure was on for Domestic racing calendar. Those that matter. The secret? weathermen had fewer customer Many racers finished Saturday Matt’s second run and he popped readers who follow, or possibly Sacrifice, then sacrifice some complaints than usual. The down- practice with mud and silt coating off a course record 4:19.23; the compete, in domestic National more. If you love bike racing, hill mountain bike racing scene in their bicycles. Fortunately the crowd at the finish line tensely and Regional events will quickly you'll love "The Hard Road". Utah was pretty cool too, but in rain showers were brief and the waited for the completion of recognize that many of the Jamie Paolinetti has a new the sense that a couple of really resulting trail conditions were Dave’s second run -- Dave flatted, teams in this video no longer film coming out that goes to the fun, cool races took place. The awesome. Unfortunately, Park and the that was that. Dave still exist; Saturn, Prime Alliance, next level by following the Utah Series’ first stop was at Deer City Master Expert rider Bryan ended up with a Gold Medal, win- and Mercury to name a few. But superstars in the sport and their Valley and then moved on to Schafroth kissed some rocks with ning the very competitive Expert it will only feel dated for a team's drive to win the biggest, Brian Head, two of Utah’s coolest his collar bone on his final prac- 30-39 class. Other outstanding moment as Paolinetti brings the most important one-day race in places for mountain biking. tice run of the day and that result- finishes were posted by Idaho’s viewer into the realities of pro America. He follows riders like Deer Valley Resort hosted the ed in a season ending fracture. Eric Frost who won the Expert bike racing in the US from a Chris Horner, Bobby Julich, Bald Mountain Challenge I down- The good news is that Bryan Men 19-29 class, Addie Lepper first person perspective. Henk Vogels, Mark McCormick, hill mountain bike race. Race day attended the race the next day and who dominated the Sport Jamie’s freshman attempt at Freddie Rodriguez, Gord Fraser, conditions were excellent even cheered as his friends and rivals Women’s class and Senior Sport film making is all-in-all a satis- Max Van Heeswijk, Jonas considering that the course was a crossed the finish line. winner Joshua Wright who contin- fying experience. He presents us Carney and Trent Klasna bit dry and dusty. When the dust The racing at Brian Head was ues to post top finishes his class. with a view of domestic profes- through their experiences at the cleared, Utah’s current top Pro sional cycling that every viewer US Pro Championships week in rider, Matt Johnston, returned can understand, and even relate Philadelphia. Going deeper, the from an East Coast tour of the to. Riders are chosen or not cho- film visits these major players in NORBA and World Cup circuit to sen for races, and do well or their homes as they give the post the fast time of the day on the don't, according to their abilities audience a first-hand look at infamous Thieves Forest race and commitment. Workers and what it takes to prepare for this course. Matt edged out Reno’s leaders take their rightful places career-defining event. This film Karl Rogne, who finished second, as the riders compete week after takes the audience behind the and Park City’s own Pete Shaffer week. He makes an effort to per- scenes of the most dominant who earned the Bronze Medal. sonalize each team member and teams in pro cycling, putting the The run of the day was posted by their respective position within viewer inside of the teams' Junior Expert racer Andrew the team. However, several of dynamic inner workings. Sounds Pierce. Andrew’s fast run of these scenes were, in my opin- like what I was looking for in 4:53.39 was the fourth fastest run ion, overly dramatized and as a "The Hard Road", and I can’t of the day, eclipsing about half of bike racer I would have liked wait to see it. the Pros’ times. Andrew posted Jamie to spend more screen time the fastest Expert class time of the on the events themselves. What -The Hard Road is available day, way to go Andrew!!! 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calls and taking interviews. He TRAVEL Van Dam - and his wife are followed by a Continued from page 9 small legion of interns providing Touring Spain By Road Bike water, food, and most important- People watched from apartment rediscovered this meaning. He’s ly, fresh brake pads. windows, they lined the streets, received countless gestures of "I see the image of Van Dam and they cheered loudly as the support — in the form of honk- and Bailey pedaling among the riders came by. The entire expe- ing and waving — and he’s also red rocks as a modest but heart- rience was so much better than been the brunt of angry reprisal ening embodiment of democra- watching it on television. — ironically, through similar cy," wrote Andrea Cooper in the It was incredible!! Giovanni gestures. He’s sweated up Christian Science Monitor. "It Lombardi attacked right in front Utah’s rugged mountains, fills me with hope that democra- of us with 1K to go but was bronzed under Utah’s relentless cy can work, that ordinary peo- caught. Erik Zabel won the field sun, and soaked in the stunning ple might actually have a shot at sprint. We chatted with Freddy redrock vistas that stretch over important public offices, and Rodriguez after the race. He was the horizon. In a weblog of their fourth that day and a little dis- other ordinary people might trip, Bailey said she’d never get vote for them." couraged but we think we raised over the beauty of southern his spirits. "I’ve always been an under- Utah. dog, and this is a real David- One of the highlights of the Van Dam said he’ll never for- trip came when the entire group and-Goliath kind of contest," get some of the people he met rode from Girona to the coast to Van Dam said said. "All I can stay at Tossa de Mar. The ride on the road — rural farmers do is what I know I want to do. By Jon and Misti Milner instead of as couples or in small struggling to make a decent life groups. was incredible Ð gradual climbs It’s not so much about the out- through twisting mountain roads without the benefit of health come as it is about the fight." In our five years of marriage, As soon as we loaded our insurance; western Utah resi- bikes and luggage in the van, we with minimal traffic. Once the we have yet to go on a vacation dents living in the shadow of drove a beautiful coastal road group reached the top of the that is not athletic or activity-ori- nuclear testing; senior citizens ented. We have often thought, toward Girona. We were excited climb, we saw nothing but the concerned about the outcome of "Wouldn’t it be nice to go on a to see Girona, as we understood brilliant blue Mediterranean Sea -Read more about Paul Van cruise and just be lazy?" For that most of the professional outstretched before us. Of the war in Iraq. Dam and Mary Dawn Bailey’s some reason, we always choose cyclists from the United States course, we had a great time Van Dam said he’s going to bicycle tour on his web site, adventure vacations like canoe lived and trained in Girona. It descending through twisting continue pedaling throughout www.vandamussenate.com. For trips on the Green River, kayak- didn’t take long to understand coastal roads to reach our beach- Utah, even as intense summer more information contact (801) ing in Mexico, or mountain bike why Girona was so well loved. side hotel. Tossa de Mar was a heat grips the Wasatch Front. He 879-3430. riding in Moab. Perhaps we con- We spent several days of the tour great small town where we could does most of his campaigning tinue to choose active vacations in Girona, riding the beautiful envision ourselves living in our from the road, making phone because of the great experiences country roads and climbing retirement years if we are lucky! we have had in the past, the "Hell’s Angels" as it is nick- Our hotel, the Hotel Diana, was beautifully decorated with art- places we would never be able to named by the Americans. We Mortgage Services see without the hard work also did our fair share of sight- work and fixtures by the famous Mortgage Services involved to get there, the fun we seeing, as Girona is a beautiful artist Gaudi. 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Every meal pass up a chance to ride our bikes order to satisfy those who wanted that was included in the package in Europe with a former U.S. Pro a brutal ride, vs. those who want- was delicious. The restaurants Champion, not to mention seeing ed a relaxing "take in the sights" were well chosen, the cuisine a stage of the Vuelta. It was the type of ride. Most rides were was pleasing to everyone, the www.utah.com chance of a lifetime. approximately 35 to 40 miles, atmosphere was always perfect, Upon landing in Barcelona, however there were a few 60- and the service was always we were pleasantly greeted by plus mile days. There was plenty excellent. Marty and met some of the other of support during the rides: all Maybe some day we will be people scheduled for the tour. It the energy bars you could possi- fortunate enough to go on anoth- was such an interesting mix of bly eat, plenty of water and ener- er bicycle tour of Spain. 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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING E-100E-100 TakesTakes MTBMTB RacingRacing toto NewNew LevelLevel By Monique Beeley Resort and Deer Valley. All three Mountains" challenge but only 36 resorts require permits to stage of those racers ultimately crossed events on their property and this the finish line. The king of the On Saturday, July 24, at 5:59 process can take hours of diligent course was Bart Gillespie from am, one man’s dream became a work for a race promoter to Salt Lake, with an amazing time reality when he announced that accomplish. Lyubner spent hun- of 10 hours, 9 minutes, a full 43 there was one minute until the dreds of hours riding the 300+ minutes in front of second place start of the first annual Endurance miles of trails in Park City to per- rider Glen Adams from Sandy, 100 mountain bike race, the fect and fine-tune this challenging who logged in at 10 hours, 52 "Mind Over Mountains". That course and obtain the permits. minutes. The reigning queen of man is 10-year Park City resident The race starts at The Canyons the Endurance 100 is Park City’s Boris Lyubner, who for years had with a climb up to the Mid- own Cyndi Schwandt, with a time dreamed of staging an extreme Mountain trail connecting to Park of 15 hours, 13 minutes. Schwandt 100 mile mountain bike race. But City Mountain Resort. Then on to took top honors as the only female not just any hundred miler would some of PCMR’s finest trails; to finish this brutal course. The do. Lyubner envisioned one that Spiro, Steps, Shadow Lake Loop, last downhill section was the most would challenge the skills and Power Line, and a personal challenging, Schwandt admitted at endurance of even the most sea- favorite, John’s. From there the Sunday’s awards ceremony. soned 100 mile riders. With less course takes riders over to Deer Feeling very tried after a long day than a minute to start, memories Valley via the infamous Tour de and seemingly endless night of of all the hours, days, and months Suds Trail. Then on to other Deer riding and after grinding up that of preparation came rushing back. Valley greats; Flagstaff Loop, one last hill, fatigue ultimately This preparation was no small Team Big Bear, Deer Crest took its toll on this fierce competi- feat, and anyone who has come Downhill, Spin Cycle, The Gap tor, which resulted in a few minor into contact with Boris over the Trail, Pipeline and Solamere crashes on the last rocky downhill last two years knows that this man Single Track. By the end of the before the finish. It is incidental to has put his heart and soul into the day, any racer fortunate enough to report that Schwandt was also the creation of this magnificent event. cross the finish line will have senior most racer to complete this Rousing cheers rose from the logged a whopping 18,227 feet of true test of endurance. Way to go, crowd of friends and spectators as vertical gain under their belt! Now girl! the start horn sounded. Boris was that’s a long day of climbing in Lyubner’s event was a huge a few hundred feet up on the trail the saddle. success. "We measure our success shouting encouragement to racers Heinrick Deters of Park City, from the many thanks from the as they climbed past him, many who placed second in the male 30- racers" stated Lyubner. Look for by name. The message was the 39, and fourth overall with a time the Endurance 100 "Mind over same; good luck, see you at the of 11 hours 27 minutes, has com- Mountains" to become a series in peted in several 100’s. He claims the years to come. Total racers for Above: Cyndi Schwandt was the only woman to finish the 100 miler. finish and thanks for participating. Photos: Monique Beeley. As the last racer passed he could- the Endurance 100 is "the hardest 2004 were 228 entered in four n’t help but smile, feeling a sense 100 mile mountain bike race in events. Included in this year’s pro- -Monique is the Associate of pride in his enormous accom- the west". The toughest spots were gram were three additional races; Publisher of Outdoor Utah plishment the rocky sections of the Mid 100K, 50 mile and 100 mile team Vacation Guide The Endurance 100 course Mountain Trail, Sweeny’s and relay, this year’s most popular travels through Park City’s three Johns", said Deters. with 96 entries. Pick your poison. world-class mountain resorts; The There were a total of 62 riders See results on page 18. Canyons, Park City Mountain ready to take on the "Mind over

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would be a long, hot, miserable blew off the back. That left six of ROAD RACING day for the top men’s and us to contest. Dave went a couple women’s categories with the of hundred yards out and was able Utah State Champions Crowned Pro/1/2 men completing just shy to take the win," said Todd of 100 miles while the women Posselli (New Moon). Eric would turn in 6 laps. The 9.5 mile Pardyjak (Porcupine/Contender) Story and Photos By Tommy circuit looped through downtown and John Osguthorpe (Ogden Murphy Herriman and made its way One) finished out the podium. In towards Butterfield Canyon where the men’s category 3 race, Mark This past month has played cyclists would face a challenging Todd of Ogden One held on for an host to some great championship 4% climb before they started the incredible win after a long solo racing with state titles and brag- decent back to the start/finish line. breakaway which saw Don Pollari ging rights on the line in the state The men’s race started out fast (Porcupine/Contenders) come out road race, time trial and criterium. with a lone 2-man breakaway of the pack to nearly take him at The first installment came with headed up the road. Others soon the line in an amazing finish. the Utah State Criterium followed bridging the gap to form In one of the larger Pro/1/2/3 Championships on July 18th held a small break which would later women’s fields that Utah has seen at the Davis Tech Center in be swallowed up by the peloton. this year, it was Darcie Murphy of Kaysville, UT. This has become a Although the attacks came hard Ogden One who soloed to victory familiar course for state champi- and the pace was high this race with Laura Howat (New Moon) onships with its fast corners and came down to nutrition. Not how and Chris Ferrerio (Binghams) charging fields. In the women’s much you could eat but how much finishing second and third respec- Pro/1/2/3 field it was Team Basis you could drink. Riders were tively. "It was a brutal day on the rider Heather Albert (Idaho) tak- going through bottles left and Herriman State Road Race course. ing top honors while Laura Howat right and looking for more every It was sooo hot and it was windy (New Moon) finished second and time they came through the feed everywhere. The pace was hard claimed the state title as top Utah zone. from the beginning which was rider. Margaret Douglas In the end it was a small group tough and each time up the hill we (Porcupine/Contender) rounded that was able to get away in the would lose one or two riders. out the podium in third. Jesse final laps that ended in a sprint There was only three of us left for Westergard of Logan Race Club finish with a hard charging Dave the last couple of laps. At the start walked away with the state title in Harward (Canyon Bicycles) taking of the last lap, the third woman the men’s Pro/1/2 field with John the win and state title. "For a from Arizona blew and was gone. Osguthorpe (Ogden One) taking while the race was dictated by the About one mile after the first cor- second and David Harward numbers. Healthy Choice and ner, I was on the front pulling. I (Canyon Bicycles) in third. Porcupine had guys to spare so didn't hear Darcie and knowing The Utah State Road Race guys like myself, Dave Harward how strong she is I didn't think Championships followed next on and John Osguthorpe were isolat- she was dropped. I turned to look July 31st in Herriman, UT with ed. The deciding factor was the over my right shoulder, and she custom O.C. Tanner titanium State attacks each time up the climb. unleashed a powerful attack on Championship rings on the line We hit the hill for the second to my left. She timed it well as she for the road race champions. The last time and only 7 of the maybe was flying before I could respond. race started out early with all but Top: Darcie Murphy, Laura Howat, and an Arizona rider 12-14 made the split. The last time Alas, I couldn't get back on and the elite fields starting at 7:00am. up the hill Osguthorpe initiated a Following the finishes of these formed the break in the women’s race. blistering attack (ouch, it hurt!) Continued on page 14 fields, came the start of what Above: Dave Harward reigns supreme. and one of the Healthy Choice 2004 ANNIVERSARY INN CACHE CLASSIC STAGE RACE PRESENTED BY USU Community Credit Union UPGRADE YOUR UPGRADE YOUR

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Faverges, a small town near the base of the Col de la Forclaz, the State Champions - Long Ride Training - fourth of five climbs in Stage 17, from page 13 Continued from page 8 statistically the hardest stage of she time trialed away for first. I little carbohydrates, and vice the Tour with almost 17,000 feet held on for second," said Laura versa. Use different drinks, of climbing. We had time to ride Howat (New Moon). foods, gels and other consum- up the side of the Col de Tamié The Utah State Time Trial ables during the race to help fuel that the race peloton would be Championships followed up the your body. Let your support per- descending later that day. This next day at Antelope Island using sonnel know what’s working climb had about half the gradient the same course that the Park City and what’s not so adjustments of l’Alpe d’Huez, and I felt on this Cycling Festival will use to host can be made as time progresses. climb as I envisioned Lance felt as National Championships later this Finally, when competing in he raced up to l’Alpe d’Huez. month. This attracted a number of an any ultra-endurance event From the top of the Col de National Championship partici- expect highs and lows. It’s Tamié, we descended back down pants with the opportunity to pre- amazing how your body changes the way we came, pedaled view the course. Today was a one on the bike as time goes on. halfway around Lac Annecy, and of the more controversial days I When a low hits, don’t worry. then rode up and back down the have seen in cycling. With a lapse Your body is always changing Col de la Forclaz in the opposite of communication, responsibility, an adapting so ten minutes later direction of the race route. The or however you want to judge it, you could feel indestructible. steepness of this climb sufficed to neither the promoter nor the offi- Though you may feel that you remind me, once again, that I was cials placed a race judge or volun- never want to get on a bike definitely not Lance, nor any one teer at the critical turnaround again after completing such an Levi Leipheimer on L’Alpe d’Huez. Photo: Dave Ward of the other members of the pro- point of the out and back course. event, chances are you’ll change fessional peloton that would race Due to this, cyclists found them- your mind. I see it every year of riding, I reached Bourg there later in the day. selves determining their own turn- with LOTOJA. Individual’s who The Cols - d’Oisans. What remained was I located Karma and other around points whether they were swear they won’t be back are members of our tour group on the Continued from page 2 another climb up the grueling before or after the designated usually found standing at the lacelets to l’Alpe d’Huez. Having Col de Forclaz, and we reveled in point. Most found themselves in front of the starting line the next Glandon" and the sign to the right already done that day more climb- the atmosphere together as we the southern parking lot of year. There’s something addic- said "Col de la Croix de Fer". ing and riding than I had yet done awaited and then cheered our Antelope Island wondering if that tive about these ultra events. Given the easier grade, I was now this year in any one day, I stopped favorites as they raced by. We lone cone in the road a few hun- feeling better, so I decided to take in a local market, bought a liter of cheered everyone else, too. One dred meters before the parking lot Coke, drank half of it and put the thing about being at the Tour is the left turn and see how far and was the official turn around. Most Tommy Murphy coaches rest in my water bottle. I planned that you gain a great appreciation quickly circled the parking lot hard it would be to the top of the with Carmichael Training Col du Glandon. From where the to ride the sugar and caffeine all for the strength and endurance of while a few others circled the roads split, I could see about 200 the way to the top. these exceptional athletes. port-a-potty before making the Systems along with his wife meters until the road curved to the Thankfully, the gendarmerie Though we pulled for Lance, we return trip back. After much Darcie Murphy. He works with right. So, onward I pushed, only failed to be true to its word. and everyone else (except for the debate and displeasure in the race, a wide variety of athletes from to find that when I reached the Rather than close the road at 6:00 Germans who, contrary to the official results were posted. In the the beginner to the profession- curve . . . I was there. At the top p.m., they closed it at 2:00 p.m. impression you may have, seem to men’s Pro/1/2 field Gardie al athlete. For more informa- of the Col du Glandon. For me, this meant that my ride to be the ones who have a united ani- Jackson of Logan Race Club took tion about CTS services and mosity toward Lance) cheered all This, of course, called for a the top would be with no traffic. top honors with teammate Marc coaching, email Tommy at picture. As I was waiting for Instead, I ascended to the cheers the riders, no matter their team or Yap finishing second and Eric and encouragement of the road- nationality. [email protected] or other riders to move away from Pardyjak (Porcupine/Contender) call 435-787-8556 (www.train- side residents, finally finishing off I could go on much longer taking third. Karen Dodge of Jan's the sign, two Austrians asked me right.com). to take their picture next to the my sugar and caffeine, and 10,000 about our experience at this year’s won the women’s Pro/1/2/3 field sign, so I did, and then let them feet of climbing, as I crested the Tour. We saw the start of the next with Heather Albert (Basis) and return the favor. One of them top. And as a bonus, I arrived just day’s stage before taking the high Darcie Murphy (Ogden One) spoke a little English, so we chat- in time to duck into the lounge of speed train on to Paris where we rounding out the podium. Richard ted a couple of minutes, during our hotel to watch Lance sprint to were also able to watch the pelo- Feldman of Durance Cycleworks New Canyon which they started calling me victory at Villard de Lans. ton race up and down the Champs (Idaho) and racing in the master’s Shuttle Service "Lance". High praise for a strag- Later, as I was reading from Elysees. I could tell of our after 30+ posted the fastest time of the New to the Wasatch is dinner discussion with Graham gler like me, but why argue with a Lance Armstrong’s second book, day at 44:58:37. I would also like Wasatch Crest Shuttle offering couple of Austrians who can hard- Every Second Counts, I came Watson and Paul Sherwin, as well to congratulate CTS athlete and across his description of this sec- as of Paul Sherwin’s Bob Roll mountain bike shuttles in Big ly speak English anyway? US Paralympian Al Michini on and Little Cottonwood Canyons tion of countryside I had just rid- imitation. And I could write of his 14th place finish in the catego- Well, that was such a quick fin- and Park City. For a nominal ish to an otherwise long and ardu- den. "We went over the top of many other interesting and unique ry 3’s. Al will be competing in ous twenty mile climb, that I then another big climb, the Col du experiences that come from being Athens this September. Good luck fee one can forget about driving chose to take the other fork to the Glandon, and headed down the at the Tour. Al and congratulations to all of to a trailhead and reduce cars in top of the Col de la Croix de Fer. most beautiful descent in the However, I have already the new state champions! the canyons. They can be This was another four kilometers entire Tour, past a dammed lake at exceeded my allotted space. But reached at (801) 330-5711 and further on, but I could see the top the bottom of an undulating, green when all is said and done, the See Results on page 18. www.bikeut.com. from the fork in the road, and that valley, with jagged ice peaks Tour is won on the "cols", the the slope was again more gradual looming." I have not ridden all climbs, and it was a great experi- than the long climb I had made to the climbs and descents of the ence to ride some of the those that point. So, onward and Tour, but I can say that this day’s climbs, with hundreds of other rid- BEGINNERBEGINNER upward I went. ride is one of the most spectacular ers of many nationalities, all unit- Upon arriving at the top, my I have ever experienced. ed by the challenge of these Austrian acquaintances were also Over the next two days, I climbs, the thrill of their descent, TRIATRIATHLONTHLON there, so we again exchanged pho- would do three more "cols". First, and the fever of following the tographic duties. We were all, of on the morning of the time trial, I Tour. course, wet and somewhat chilled descended down another side of (being, after all, at almost 2100 the mountain from l’Alpe d’Huez CLINICCLINIC meters in elevation) and, there and then rode back up. This being a small café at the summit, I climb, the Col de Sarenne, was joined the Austrians for a cup of every bit as steep and hard as the Discover what you something warm before plunging front approach. No one hears need and what to back down the mountain. They about it, because they never race again called me Lance as we halt- it. expect on race day! ingly communicated, and finally After completing my ride, I Equipment ¥ Preparation bid each other farewell and good joined Karma at a barrier just in times. front of our hotel. She and other Necessities ¥ Proper Transition Skills ¥ And More! members of our group had staked Thankfully, the rain had finally SIGN UP AT: stopped. Climbing in a downpour out our spot early. We got to see SIGN UP AT: is much more comfortable than each rider as he finally crested the racing down a mountain in one, top and started down the short Wed. Get and I was glad for the respite from descent to the left hand turn on to August Ready the finishing straightaway. It was the rain and the drying roads. The 25th for the ride down was a blur. Unlike the great to see and cheer our local lacelets up to l’Alpe d’Huez, this connection, Levi Leipheimer 7:30 PM Jordanelle road simply climbed steadily (ninth overall), as he raced by, and Tri! upward with gently twisting turns, then to be amazed and cheer like So E and I raced down with the aban- crazy when Lance flew over the Salt Lake City UT top, and well ahead of Ivan Basso. Dave at the Col de la Croix don of a Tour de France rider. Finally, after almost four hours The following day, we left Fer. 2067 meters. l’Alpe d’Huez and took the bus to wwwfisherscyclerycom AUGUST 2004 cyclingutah.com 15 BICYCLEBICYCLE SHOPSHOP DIRECTORYDIRECTORY

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Regional Mountain Thursdays -- Logan Race Club Time Trial Series, 6:30 pm, see cycling utah Bike Races www.loganraceclub.org for weekly locations, Logan, (435) 787-2534 August 7-8 — 20th Annual Intermountain Orthopaedics, For dates, see below. CALENDAR OF EVENTS White Knob Challenge and MTB CALENDAR OF EVENTS Stage Race, Knobby Tire Series, Mackay, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) Utah Road Races 890-3118 May 20 - September 23 — Royal Street Hillclimb TT, Every other August 14-15 — Pomerelle Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 900’ eleva- Peaks,XC on Sat, DH on Sun, Wild tion gain, (435) 901-8872 Calendar of Events Rogene Killen, (970) 587-4447. Rockies Series #7, Albion, ID, Calendar Guidelines: (208) 587-9530 August 10,17,24,31 — RMR Crit sponsored by Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 Listings are free on a Weekly MTB Series August 21-22 — Idaho State space available basis and NORBA XC and DH August 11,18,25 — DMV Crit Series, Wednesdays — Soldier Hollow Championship Finals, Knobby Tire Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, at our discretion. Training Series, May 5, May 12, Series Final, Soldier Mtn. Ski (801) 553-1065 May 26, and every other Wed. Submit your event to: Resort, Fairfield, ID (208) 338-1016 August 19 — Salt Air TT Series, Every until Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m., Midway, [email protected] August 26-29 — NORBA NCS #8, other Thurs, (801) 944-8488 (801) 358-1145 with date, name of event, XC/ST/DH/MTNX Marathon, August 7-8 — Tour de Gap Stage Wednesdays — Sundance Weekly Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621 website, phone number Race, in conjunction with the Iron MTB series, starting May 19 and September 11 — Galena Grinder, County Fair, Parawon, UT, (435) and contact person and 2175 S.900 E. every other Wed. until August 25, Galena Lodge, ID, 990-1393 other appropiate informa- Salt Lake City 6:30 pm, alternates with Soldier [email protected], Hollow Training Series, Sundance August 12-22 — Park City Cycling (208)726-4010 Festival, Masters, Junior, and tion (801) 466-3971 Resort, (801) 223-4849 fisherscyclery.com Sepember 18 — Rendezvous Hill Espoir National Championships, Let us know about any Climb, Teton Village, WY, 6.1 Park City, UT, (719) 866-4581 or corrections to existing Utah MTB Races miles, 4139 vertical feet, (307) (435) 615-2678. See Program listings! Salt Lake’s 733-5335 Guide on page 20. Road Bike September 18-19 — Lava August 21 — Snowbird Hill Climb, August 14— Wolverine Ridge XC Rama,Wild Rockies Series #8, XC, 7:30 AM, 10.2 Miles from Shopko Bicycle Specialists! Race, 11th Annual, DH, Road Criterium, Lava Hot on 9400 S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, Intermountain Cup #12, Series Springs, ID (208) 587-9530 (801) 583-6281 Motocross Finals, Evanston, WY - contact Paul Knopf or Amanda Wanner August 28 — Jeff Rogers Memorial at [email protected] or (307) Road Eureka RR, great road race Mountain 783-6470 or (866) 783-6300 through the Tintic Mining District, Battle Bay BMX — (801) 796-8889 Racing August 21 — Sundance Super-D Eureka, UT, (801) 277-2626 Rad Canyon BMX — (801) 824-0095 Bike Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance September 3-6 — Cache Classic For more track info, visit Resort, (801) 223-4849 Stage Race, Logan, UT, (435) 752- cyclingutah.com Tours and Festivals August 22 — Widowmaker Hill General Info 5131 or (435) 787-2534 Climb 10 AM, to the top of the Tram, September 7,14,21,28 — RMR Crit August 6-8 — Dinotrax Fat Tire Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah Snowbird Resort, (801) 583-6281 Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488 Cycling Festival, Rides, Pasta Feed, Cycling Association - Dirk August 27-28 — Wasatch Cowley, (801) 944-8488 September 1,8,15,22,29 — DMV Bluegrass Music, Flaming Gorge, Adventure Race, team race with Events (435) 781-2595 USA Cycling, Mountain Region Crit Series, Every Wednesday, Salt MTB, trail run, paddling, and Lake, (801) 553-1065 September 18-19 — Brian Head more, Provo, UT, (801) 597-5177 Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, September 2,16,30 — Salt Air TT Advocacy Groups Fall Colors Fat Tire Festival, Group September 4-6 — Flyin' Brian II WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) Rides and more, (435) 677-3101 Downhill Race #2, DH and Super- 535-8113. Series, Every other Thurs, (801) Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory D, Brian Head, UT, (801) 375-3231 944-8488 October 23 — Chet Peach Ride Utah Weekly Series Races Committee (MBAC) meeting. September 11 — LOTOJA, 203 and B-B-Q, Fruita, CO, (970) 858- September 11 — Sundance Super- Second Wednesday every Rocky Mountain Raceways miles from Logan, UT to Jackson, 7220 D Downhill Race, 9 am, month 5 p.m. at the Salt Lake Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Criterium — Tuesdays, A/B’s - 6 WY, (801) 771-6200 pm, C/D’s 7 pm, 6555 W. 2100 S., City/County Bldg, 451 S. State, October 28 - 31 — Moab Fat Tire September 11-12 — 24 Hours of October 5-8 — Huntsman World Room 326. (801) 535-7939 or (801) Festival. Group rides, bicycle West Valley City, UT, (801) 944- Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, 435- 8488 Senior Games. Must be 50 years 328-2453. DemoExpo, fun competitions, 615-8220 or older. Four events: hill climb, evening entertainment. Moab, Salt Air Time Trial — Every other Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory September 11-12 — Bald Mountain time trial, criterium and road UT, (435) 260-1182 or (800) 635- Thursday, I-80 Frontage Road Committee — Meetings are the Challenge Downhill #2, DH and race. 800-562-1268 or 6622 Super-D, Deer Valley, UT, (801) West of the International Center, [email protected] second Monday of each month ~8000 W., 6 pm, (801) 944-8488 from 5-7 p.m. in suite N-4010 of November 6 — 9th Annual Blue 375-3231 October 9 — City Creek Bike Sprint, the Salt Lake County Diamond to Jean Mountain Bike September 18 — Tour des Suds, DMV Criterium — Wednesdays, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up City Government Center, 2001 S. Benefit. 33 mile non-competitve Park City, (435) 649-6839 Driver's Training Center, Where: Creek Canyon in Salt Lake City, 4700 S. 2780 W., West Valley City State, SLC, (801) 485-2906 ride. Blue Diamond, NV, (702) road or mountain bikes, UCA October TBD — Moab Rim Downhill Times: A Flite - 6 pm. B Flite - 7 pm., 228-4076 or (775) 727-5284. Points Series Event, (801) 583-6281 Weber County Pathways — Weber and Freeride Contest, Moab, UT, C/D Flite - 7:45 pm, (801) 553-1065 (801) 375-3231 County’s Advocacy Group, (801) Royal Street Hillclimb TT — May 20 Mountain October TBD — Red Bull Rampage 393-2304 or www.weberpath- - September 23, Every other Regional Road Races ways.org Bike Free Ride Contest, 3rd Annual, Virgin, UT (435) 772-BIKE Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 900’ eleva- Provo Bike Committee — Meetings Racing tion gain, (435) 901-8872 October 11-12 — Huntsman World August 22 — Table Rock HC RR, are the first Wednesday of each Senior Games. Must be 50 years Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488 month, 5:00 p.m. in the City or older. three events: hill climb, Council office, 351 West Center General Info downhill, and cross country. 800- Street, Provo, (801) 374-2033 or Intermountain Cup information 562-1268 or [email protected] [email protected] (Utah) (801) 942-3498. October 16-17 — 24 Hours of Moab, 9th Annual, (304) 259-5533 Volunteer to help build the Wild Rockies Unplugged Series Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) information (Idaho), (208) 342- 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- 3910. trail.org. USA Cycling, Mountain Events Region,(UT,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD), Critical Mass — Last Friday of every month, 5:30 pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. and State SALT CITY COURIERS.COM Street, SLC. For more info, if you have a bike to lend, etc.: emaill BICYCLE/SKI REPAIR SHOP [email protected] Thursdays — Free bike mainte- We are a new shop in Salt Lake specializing in low cost nance clinic at Canyon Sports, 24 hr service for mountain and road bikes. we can pick up 1844 East Ft. Union Blvd. at 6:00 and deliver repairs saving you time and money. p.m. Bring lots of questions! Learn Basic Mechanics. Any BASIC 24 HR BIKE TUNE-UPS • $25 questions, Canyon Sports @ 942- BASIC 24 HR SKI TUNE-UPS • $20 3100. 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August 26 — Lindsay's Thursday Night TT Series Final, Nampa, ID, Road Royal Street Nearly 1,700 Utahns Team Sugar has (208) 465-6491 Tours Hillclimb Records raise over $715,000 Spicy New August 28 — Magic Valley Senior John Osguthorpe smoked the Games, Bill Hart (208) 543-4451 at MS 150 Bike Tour Calendar August 10, 17, 24, 31 — Half-Bogus Royal Street Hill Climb in Park August 28-29 — Intermountain Ride, Bogus Basin, (208) 343-3782 City on Thursday night in a Orthopaedics Idaho State RR For two days, Utahns put the Tired of the same old free cal- course record 12:58. Inge and Criterium Championships, August 7 — ULCER Training Ride, 75 pedal to the metal and rode 150 endar from your bank hanging on miles, location TBD, (801) 943-2117 Travis lowered her Women's B Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890- miles through scenic Cache 3118 record by more than a minute your wall? Well, Team Sugar, an August 8 — Stanley Challenge, Boise, Valley at Utah’s 18th Annual all-women's mountain biking September 4 — Mt. Charleston Hill ID, (208) 867-2488 and Chris Hong set a 16-18 Climb, Las Vegas, NV, 702-228- course record that will be hard MS 150 Bike Tour. Riders of all team, of Park City, has released a August 14 — ULCER, Century Tour ages participated in the event 9460 around Utah Lake, 100, 74, and 46 to beat. No race on August 12th cool new calendar. Whether it’s September 5 — Quail Hollow mile options, (801) 947-0338 due to Nationals, we'll be back which raised well over $715,000 Stacy in her sultry bath tub scene, Hillclimb, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 August 15 — Blue Cruise Wheels for on August 26th, come on up and that will help in the fight against Susan in her artsy human bike September 11 — Race to the Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) 387- give it a try. multiple sclerosis, a disease of pose, or the team shot with their Angel, 17th Annual, Wells, NV, 6817 the central nervous system. eight dogs, this calendar has (775) 752-3540 August 21 — Cycle For Life, benefit September 12 — Galena Tour, The event, held in Cache something for everyone! September 11 — Bogus Basin Hill ride for injured cyclists, 8, 30, 66, Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 788-9184 Valley on June 26 and 27, was Team Founder, Brook Shinsky, Climb, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 and 100 mile options, Eden Park, September 12-18 — Southern Utah the most successful to date. Eden, UT, (801) 272-1302 said "Filled with a wide variety of September 18-19 — Lava National Parks Tour, (801) 596-8430 Team Blakemore’s Bikers raised portrait, scenery, action shots and Rama,Wild Rockies Series #8, XC, August 21 — Promontory Point 125, September 25 — Heber Valley Brigham City to Promentory, (801) an astonishing $57,145, with a few silly images, it’s definitely a DH, Road Criterium, Lava Hot Olympic Century. 50 & 70 mile more rolling in. Team Fidelity Springs, ID (208) 342-3910 943-2117 options. Enjoy scenic Heber Valley calendar that anybody can have in August 23-28 — Bear Lake, Northern during its autumn finest during this Investments grew from 30 to their house." Photographer Mark Utah & Southern Idaho Tour, (801) fun and challenging ride that visits 126 riders. Keith Rossberg Maziarz (www.maziarz.com) Weekly 556-3290 the Olympic venues. Contact Bob raised over $27,885, making @ 801.677.0134, bike2bike.biz donated his time and talent to pro- Rides August 27-29 — Weekend at him the top individual fundrais- duce it. Besides the photos, the Wallowa, Eastern Oregon, (208) September 26 - October 2 — OAT- er. calendar marks the dates for all 890-6012 or (208) 384-3739 BRAN, One Awesome Tour Bike The event started and ended Ride Across Nevada, following the the Intermountain Cup races, Mondays — April - September -- August 28 — Desperado Dual , 200 at the Cache County mile double century in Southern Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. NORBA races and the team’s free Wasatch Women's Cycling Club Hwy. 50 - America's Loneliest Road, Fairgrounds, where many people (WWCC) Weekly Ride: fun/easy Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, Tuesday night women’s clinics. (435) 586-7567 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake camped out and enjoyed the ~1 hr. ride , meeting at 6:00 p.m. Tahoe to Great Basin National Park, beautiful surroundings. After a Team Sugar’s Tuesday night at 1500 E 1500 S (by Einstein's). All August 29 - September 4 — BBTC (800) 565-2704 women’s rides grow more popular welcome!, Melissa at (801) 466- Southern Utah Parks Tour, (801) 486- long ride on Saturday, riders September 26 - October 2 — each week. "The sale of this cal- 6312. 8140 enjoyed live music performed CANYONS III - A Ride Across endar will be our major fund rais- Mondays — Show and go road August 29 — The Big Ride, 164 miles, Southern Utah, Springdale to by Crash Pontiac while enjoying ride from Canyon Sports, 1844 Mt. Green over Monte Cristo, to Blanding, 1-866-CycleUT great food and most importantly, er so that we can continue to do East Ft. Union Blvd. at 6:00 p.m. Evanston and back, (801) 943-2117 great company. Riders and vol- community programs like our free Faster pace ride with emphasis Oct 1-3 — Moab Century Ride, women’s clinics. The environ- on pacelining and sprinting. No August 30 - September 4 — SPUDS 10 Moab to La Sals and back, Tour unteers shared stories of hope, drop format but come ready to - Boise to Salmon, Idaho, 1-866-45- benefits the Lance Armstrong reinforcing the fact that the MS ment that we provide is instruc- fly! Any questions, Canyon SPUDS Foundation, 435-259-2698 150 Bike Tour is so important to tional and nurturing. Coaching a Sports @ 942-3100. September 4 - Cache Valley Century October 3-8 — Monument Valley & 4 people affected by MS. beginner or intermediate rider and Wednesdays — Show and go Tour - 100 mi/100 km/40mile Corners Tour, (801) 556-3290 seeing them finally conquer a options. Hosted by Cache Valley At the Saturday Awards mountain ride from Canyon October 9 — Yellowstone Fall Old challenging switchback or techni- Sports, 1844 East Ft. 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RRAACCEE CenturyCentury TO THE ANGEL TO THE ANGEL Fast or slow, young or older, come cycle beautiful HALF MARATHON WELLS, NEVADA Cache Valley! Saturday , Saturday September 4th, 2004

September 11 (Labor Day Weekend)

Course climbs 3,000 feet The Cache Valley Century is a noncompetitive bicycle tour of Cache from Wells, NV to Angel Lake. Valley hosted by The Cache Valley Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. The Mountain Bikes tour starts and ends in Richmond, Utah. There are three route options: Road Bikes 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 40 miles. Lunch and rest stops are pro- vided. Day of registration is from 6:30-8:00 a.m. in the Richmond Walkers Community Center, located 15 miles north of Logan, off highway 91 at the northwest corner of Main and State Streets. Runners $30 Entry For more information including maps, registra- tion forms, and online registration visit our Race to the Angel website at : P.O. Box 402 www.cvveloists.org Wells, NV 89835 or call 435-757-2889 (775) 752-3328 or 752-3540 A portion of proceeds will be donated to Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, pro- www.wellsfunrun.com/racetoangel moting full inclusion in outdoor recreation for persons with disabilities. 18 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2004

2. TomaszWisniowski1:00:44 1. Matt Johnston; Go-Ride 4:26.25 3. BrittHawke;Paradise Pools1:02:00 2. Karl Rogne; Go-Ride 4:46.19 cycling utah 4. Justin K.Smith1:05:41 3. Peter Shaffer; Go-Ride 4:49.25 5. ScottLaBass1:13:59 4. Moses Mexia; Scott USA 4:53.97 Beg Men 30-39 5. Phillip Vega; Joy Ride 4:54.23 1. Carl Goodfellow;Bountiful Bicycle1:01:32 Expert 19-29 Men 2. JoshGunter1:02:53 1. Blake Robinson 4:57.08 3. ToddImwold;Revolution1:04:21 2. Von Williams; Go-Ride 5:00.87 4. VladimirCapka1:05:35 3. Byron Foster 5:11.98 RACERACE RESULTSRESULTS 5. NoahSyroid;Missing Link1:07:47 4. Eric Frost; instant replay 5:18.65 Beg Men 40+ 5. Benjamin Greenberg; DOD Racing 5:25.01 1. LyleCastle1:06:17 Expert Men 30-39 2. GregLongson;Mad Dog Cycles1:13:23 1. David Beeson; Sky Electric 4:54.81 3. KenMurdock;Bike Peddlar1:19:44 2. Damon Kirchmeier; Yeti, Azonic, Manitou 3. Bill Dark; Mad Dog 1:58:58 Beginner Women 5:00.86 Mountain Race Results are 4. Dwight Hibdon 2:00:10 1.SallyHutchings;UtahMountainBiking.com12:52:40 3. Ben Craner; BTC Illustration 5:10.47 5. Jim Westenskow; OgdenOne 2:02:26 Clydesdale 4. Joe Hanrahan; Spin Cycle/New Moon Media Bike sponsored by Pro Men 1. Derryl R.Spencer;Guthrie Bicycle1:30:19 5:11.05 1. Todd Tanner; Cannondale MTB 1:46:07 2. LesVierra;Diamond Peak1:36:45 5. Nik Blaskovich; Fitzgeralds 5:11.45 Racing 3. AaronMullins;Taylors Bike Shop1:48:41 Expert Men 13-18 2. Ty Hansen; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle Exp Men 16-18 1. Andrew Pierce; Go-Ride 4:53.39 1:49:26 1. DustinWynne;Young Riders1:37:56 2. Chris Hadley; Go-Ride 5:09.02 Brian Header, ICS Race #10, Brian 3. Chris Wright; AOS/DJ Ortho 1:50:11 2. TaylorFoss;Bingham Cyclery1:42:26 3. Brandon Cross; Guthrie Bicycle 5:09.66 Head, UT, July 3, 2004 4. Shannon Boffeli; Revolution Mountain Sports 3. ChristopherHong;Young Riders1:42:26 4. Riley Barlow; DOD Racing 5:15.21 1:50:29 4. DutchWiehe;Young Riders1:57:30 5. Logan Binggeli; Bikes Unlimited 5:25.35 5. ZacharyRamras2:01:22 Expert Men 40+ 12 & Under 5. Blake Zumbrunnen; Revolution Mountain Exp Men 19-29 1. Rod Evans 5:28.46 1. Merrick Taylor 1:04:27 Sports 1:50:41 1. MarceloTorre;Canyon Cycles1:32:21 2. Steve Waldron; Team Waldron 5:42.83 2. Blake Wiehe; Young Riders 1:05:54 6. Thomas J. Spannring; Team Euclid 1:52:38 2. AlexGrant1:33:15 3. Dave Barclay; Bikes 2 Boards 5:58.36 3. Stuart C. Povey 1:11:15 Pro Women 3. Chris A.Holley;Mad Dog Cycles1:35:01 Pro Women 1. Cindi Hansen; mtbchick.com/Cannondale 4. Nate L.Stowers;AOS/DJ Ortho1:38:08 1. Faith Bradley; Go-Ride 6:15.98 4. Brandon Perez; Guthrie's Race Team 1:15:03 5. GoeffreyMontague;Yeti/Desert Cycle1:39:11 Expert Women 5. Camila Esposito; AOS/DJ Ortho 1:29:05 2175 S.900 E. 2:38:05 Exp Men 30-39 1. Michelle Camp; Fitzgeralds 6:07.85 9 & Under 2. D.J. Morisette; Ellsworth/Copperchase Condos 1. ToddSmith1:33:26 2. Jennifer Carr 8:27.81 1. Rhet C. Povey 12:06:00 Salt Lake City 2:17:47 2. MarcWimmer;Wimmer's Ultimate Bitler/LRC1:34:51 Sport Men 19-29 2. Justin Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com (801) 466-3971 3. Pamela Hanlon; Jan's 2:13:04 3. Chad B.Wassmer;Cole Sport1:35:28 1. Joshua Wright 5:47.59 Single Speed 4. SamuelMoore;Big Shark Racing1:36:54 2. Joshua Parris 5:50.77 12:06:05 5. TomDiegel1:39:01 3. Vic White 5:56.07 3. Ryan Westermann; New Moon Media/Spin fisherscyclery.com 1. David Kelsey; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle Exp Men 40+ 4. Aaron Lepper 6:59.71 Cycle 12:07:27 1:57:34 1. TomNoaker;Young Riders1:38:12 Sport Men 30-39 4. Daniel Grant 12:07:54 2. Stephen Hales 2:04:09 2. BruceAllen;Jans/Trek1:40:45 1. Brent Mitchell; Wasatch Mtn. Excavation 5. Zach Crane 12:08:08 3. Mark Bartlett 2:24:18 3. JimRogers;Stein Sport/Sirius1:45:06 5:38.05 Salt Lake’s Sport Women 4. ClarkJohnson;Young Riders1:53:09 2. Chris Larson; Team Body Bag 5:43.23 Beg Men 13-15 5. CurtBates1:53:33 3. Reed Llewelyn; Canyon Bicycles 6:00.27 1. Corey J. Denton 1:04:14 Road Bike 1. Jean Carlan; Sugar/White Pine Touring Expert Women 4. Doug Frei 6:21.14 2. Carsen D. Ware; Bicycles Unlimited 1:05:34 2:08:18 1. JenniferHanks;Team Sugar/White Pine 5. Kevin Tisue; Next Dimension 6:25.52 3. Issac Winter 1:11:58 Specialists! 2. Stacy L. Newton; Team Sugar/White Pine Touring,1:31:10 Sport Men 40+ 4. Zack Campbell; Young Riders 1:16:54 Touring 2:08:29 2. RoxanneToly, Jans1:32:16 1. Kirk Meyer; Downhill Cyclery/Kenny Seng 3. Lori Frandsen; Revolution Mountain Sports 2:14:22 3. Misti L.Timpson;Sugar/White Pine Touring1:32:30 Cnst. 6:15.58 5. Gabriel Campbell; Young Riders 1:24:40 4. Sue F.Abbene1:36:15 2. John Casey; CPC/Azonic/Kenda 6:17.97 Beg Men 16-18 4. Liz Zumbrunnen; Revolution Mountain Sports 5. KajsaKrieger;Wild Mountain Honey1:37:51 3. Peter Strazdins 16:06.26 1. Dustin Nordman; Young Riders 1:04:00 2. Taylor Foss; Bingham Cyclery 2:02:44 2:18:43 Men 50+ Sport Men 13-18 2. Matt Bell; Downhill Cyclery 1:05:17 3. Scott Tyler; Young Riders 2:03:47 5. Kara Holley; Mad Dog 2:22:01 1. BradMullen;Sports Den/Love Sac1:22:36 1. Naish Ulmer; Young Riders 5:46.50 3. Derek J. Goeckeritz 1:05:46 Exp Men 19-29 Spt Men 16-18 2. DickNewson;New Moon Media/Spin 2. Tyler Carruth; DOD 6:11.49 1. Ryan Wyble; Young Riders 1:54:13 Cycle1:30:03 3. Jason Wynne; Skull Candy 6:13.07 4. Skyler Holder; Peak Fasteners 1:14:38 1. Marcelo Torre; Canyon Cycles 1:54:13 3. DennisMcCormick;WildRose Flower Child1:33:24 4. Nic Hadley; Go-Ride 6:33.38 Beg Men 19-29 2. Nate L. Stowers; AOS/DJ Ortho 1:55:00 2. Connor Dougherty; Young Riders 1:56:38 4. Gary(17)Kartchner;Golsans Cycles1:35:39 5. Robert Kirchenheiter 6:35.50 1. Travis Riggs; Peak Fasteners 1:07:04 3. Chris Holley; Mad Dog 2:00:05 3. Dutch Wiehe; Young Riders 2:00:23 5. BillDark;Mad Dog Cycles1:43:02 Beginner Men 19-39 2. Ross Hensoni 1:27:19 4. Jerry Bowers; Team Red Rock 2:23:16 4. Daniel L. Bride; Mad Dog 2:02:26 Pro Men 1. Justin Nielsen 6:20.90 3. Phillip D. Harrison 1:53:01 Exp Men 30-39 5. Todd Graham 2:16:53 1. Eric Jones, Biogen1:46:17 2. Jimmy Joe Wegener; Downhill Cyclery 6:31.87 Spt Men 19-29 2. Thomas J.Spannring;Team Euclid1:51:21 3. Brandon Street 6:55.58 Beg Men 30-39 1. Brian Jeppson; Cedar Cycle 1:47:36 3. Todd Tanner;Cannondale/Guthries1:52:05 4. Connor Hansell 6:59.62 1. Carl Goodfellow; Bountiful Bicycle 1:05:05 2. Jonathan T. Finnoff; AOS/DJ Ortho 1:49:53 1. Tim G. Hodnett; Mad Dog Cycles 1:51:01 4. Lance R.Runyan;Stein Eriksen Sport1:52:49 Beginner Men 13-18 2. Michael MacFarlane; Mad Dog 1:05:05 3. Chad B. Wassmer; Cole Sport 1:52:42 2. Phillip Wood; Sports Den/LoveSac 1:46:16 5. Bart Gillespie;Biogen1:56:08 1. Johnny Muldoon 6:16.20 3. Timothy Hern 1:19:46 4. Thane Hall; Uinta Coffee / Young Riders 1:53:21 3. Danny Christensen; Team Red Rock 1:52:40 6. Kevin Day;Stein Erikson Sports1:56:19 2. Nick Buchanan; Marzocchi 6:23.10 4. Kevin G. Taylor 1:29:09 5. Richard Abbott 1:54:35 4. Clint Carter; Sports Den/LoveSac 2:04:09 7. Blake Zumbrunnen;Revolution Mountain 3. Tyler Condie; Maxxis/SunRingle 6:46.18 5. Jonny Cracroft; Sports Den/LoveSac 2:17:11 Sports1:57:04 4. Mark Pedri 6:59.74 5. Rod Asher 1:39:33 Exp Men 40+ 8. Ty Hansen;New Moon Media/Spin Cycle2:04:41 5. Michaeal Testa 7:03.62 Beg Men 40+ 1. Tom Noaker; Young Riders 1:49:09 Spt Men 30-39 9. Shannon Boffeli;Revolution Mountain Sports2:11:31 Sport Women 1. Russell Cook; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle 2. Robert Westermann; New Moon Media/Spin 1. Mark Esplin 1:46:08 10. Kyle P.Wright;AOS/DJ Ortho2:13:02 1. Addie Lepper 6:33.51 1:06:55 Cycle 1:52:07 2. Dennis Potter; Mad Dog 1:48:20 Pro Women 2. Elizabeth Revelette; DOD 7:26.92 2. Mark K. Crosby; Taylor's Bike Shop 1:07:49 3. Bruce Allen; Jans/Trek 1:53:58 3. Troy J. Nye; Bikeman.com 1:48:56 1. Kathy Sherwin;Cannondale Mtn. Bike Beg. Women 13-18 4. Brad Newby; Red Rock Bicycles 1:49:37 Team1:46:31 1. Lauren Waldron; Team Waldron 8:48.51 3. Carlos Aroya 1:08:26 4. Bob McCall; Labor Power 1:59:23 2. Cindi Hansen; mtbchick.com/Cannondale1:58:47 Beginner Men 40+ 4. Les Wiehe; Young Riders 1:14:57 5. Bruce Lyman; Mad Dog Cycles 2:00:29 5. Derrick K. Batley; Mad Dog Cycles 1:50:52 Single-Speed 1. Clint Bullock; 6:52.31 5. Scott Riggs; Peak Fasteners 1:15:31 Expert Women Spt Men 40+ 1. Jon Gallagher;Cole Sport1:18:54 Beginner Women 1. Roxanne Toly; Jans/Trek 1:55:46 1. Curtis Bates 1:46:41 2. Stephen L.Hales1:50:26 Super D Results 1. Sharon Longson; Mad Dog 1:18:26 2. Chanda Jeppson; Cedar Cycle 1:57:55 2. Scott Toly; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle 1:50:42 3. Brook A. Shinsky;Sugar/White Pine Touring2:03:59 Pro Men 3. Marc Anderson; No Doz 1:52:34 Sport Women 1. Scott Crabill; Go-Ride 21.25 2. Kelly D. Williams; UtahMountainBiking.com 3. Paula M. Seeley; Jan's 2:00:12 1. JeanCarlan;Sugar/White Pine Touring1:32:32 Expert Men 19-29 1:31:26 4. Jennifer Hanks; Team Sugar/White Pine 4. Bob Dawson 1:53:40 2. Stacy L.Newton;Team Sugar/White Pine 1. Von Williams; Go-Ride 19.33 Clydesdale Touring 2:03:35 5. Craig Egerton 1:53:48 Touring1:33:20 Expert Men 30-39 1. Derryl R. Spencer; Guthrie Bicycle 1:56:49 5. Hillary Wright; Balance Bar/Devo 2:04:15 Spt/Exp Men 13-15 3. JanetMunro;Wild Mountain Honey/Kona1:35:52 1. Chris Sherwin; Kathy's Leftovers 17.36 2. Aaron Mullins; Taylor's Bike Shop 2:14:14 Men 50+ 1. Mike H. Voth; Young Riders 2:15:47 4. HannahSteele;Wilson Backcounty/kona/Wild 2. Damon Kirchmeier; Yeti, Azonic, Manitou 2. Alex Scott; Young Riders 2:55:31 Mountain Honey1:42:45 19.12 3. Andy Adams; Bigfoot Cycles 2:21:52 1. Dennis McCormick; Wild Rose Flower Child 5. Liz Zumbrunnen;Revolution Mountain Sports1:43:48 3. Emmauel Pons; Go-Ride/ Michelin 19.58 4. Ron Kleprig; OgdenOne 2:36:30 1:57:19 Women 35+ Spt Men 16-18 4. Justin Alvey; Go-Ride 21.16 Exp Men 16-18 2. Dick Newson; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle 1. Priya M. Noronha; Peak Fasteners 1:12:01 1. RyanWyble;Young Riders1:26:25 Pro Women 1. Dustin Wynne; Young Riders 1:56:25 1:58:20 2. Gina R. Riggs; Peak Fasteners 1:18:24 2. ConnorDougherty;Young Riders1:34:12 1. Kathy Sherwin; Cannondale/MBT 18.31 3. Karen Hoggan; Peak Fasteners 1:18:45 3. Brandon A.;JohnsonMad Dog Cycles1:43:24 Expert Women 4. Leslie Finnoff; AOS/DJ Ortho 1:26:50 4. NathanKing;UtahMountainBiking.com1:45:38 1. Faith Bradley; Go-Ride 44.33 5. DustinNordman;Young Riders1:50:53 Sport Men 19-29 5. Patti Garcia; Mad Dog 1:42:50 Spt Men 19-29 1. Joshua Parris 18.52 1. MichaelVonLumen;Single Track Trading1:19:48 2. Rich Brand 18.59 th 2. Michael J.Brown;9th & 9th1:20:58 3. Jesse Walz 19.45 17 Annual Mountain Bout 3. Jeremy Branch1:21:51 4. Andrew Brezoff; Trail Attack 32.37 Snowbird Resort, July 17, 2004, 4. Ryan M.Blaney;Bike Peddlar1:24:11 Sport Men 30-39 5. DannyChristiansen;Team Red Rock1:25:30 1. Gary Moore 20.17 Snowbird, UT, ICS #11 Spt Men 30-39 2. Kevin Tisue; Next Dimension 20.46 1. Mike T.Muir;Mad Dog Cycles1:16:46 3. Eric Boller; Cole Sport 24.07 12 & Under 2. VinceHancock1:17:35 Sport Men 40+ 1. Stuart C.Povey12:39:28 3. Mark W.Esplin1:20:05 1. Tim Morris 20.20 2. DylanKlautt;Young Riders12:39:53 4. Craig L.Pierson1:20:09 2. Kirk Meyer 22.17 3. MasonWest;Young Riders12:42:03 5. BradNewby;Red Rock Bicycles1:20:12 3. Peter Strazdins 22.28 4. MerrickTaylor12:43:54 Spt Men 40+ Beg Men 19-39 5. MayanPerkins;Young Riders12:43:59 1. DaveKnoop;Sportsden1:21:46 1. Jose Biton 22.09 9 & Under 2. PetrJakl;Young Riders1:22:40 1. Rhet C.Povey12:11:18 3. Thomas L.Henning;Mad Dog Cycles1:25:55 Flyin’ Brian Downhill 1, July 17-18, 2. JustinGriffin;UtahMountainBiking.com12:11:19 4. MarkEnders;Autoliv1:27:17 3. RyanWestermann;New Moon Media/Spin 5. DougDavis1:27:24 2004, Brian Head, UT Cycle12:16:03 Spt/Exp Men 13-15 Pro Women 4. SierraPerez;Guthrie's Race Team12:17:14 1. NicholasCastle1:29:04 1. Faith Bradley; Go-Ride 5:36.35 5. MattWhite12:17:28 2.Mike H.Voth;Young Riders1:35:06 Pro Men Beg Men 13-15 3. AlexThomas;Young Riders1:43:54 1. Matt Johnston; Go-Ride 4:19.23 1. Gabriel F.Campbell;Young Riders12:34:40 4. AlexScott;Young Riders1:57:41 2. JP Lutterloh; Go-Ride 4:30.55 2. TylerWall;Team Evanston12:34:43 Women 35+ 3. Chris O'Connor 4:33.11 3. KeatonHong;Young Riders12:36:15 1. Priya M.Noronha;Peak Fasteners1:19:54 4. Pete Shaffer; Guthrie's 4:33.79 4. PenelopeMoffett;Young Riders12:36:16 2. Gina R.Riggs;Peak Fasteners1:25:55 5. Mark Christensen; Guthrie's 4:37.49 5. JacobLaRocque12:36:59 3. LeslieFinnoff;AOS/DJ Ortho1:30:52 Expert 19-29 Men Beg Men 16-18 4. JanaKoyle;New Moon Media 1:47:47 1. Eric Frost; Instant Replay 4:34.19 1. Tyler M.Beyeler1:04:10 2. Chad Bryce; Ellsworth, 4:34.73 2. Derek J.Goeckeritz1:05:08 Bald Mountain Challenge Downhill 3. Von Williams Go-Ride 4:39.53 )NMEMORYOF*EFF2OGERS 3. Kasey R.Curtis;Mad Dog Cycles1:09:44 4. Clint Larsen 4:49.07 COREMEMBEROFTHE5TAH Beg Men 19-29 #1, Deer Valley, UT, July10-11, 2004 5. Byron Foster 4:50.79 1. 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2. Chris Hadley; Go-Ride 5:00.64 1. Bart Gillespie; M3; 10.09.07 M40+ Sport Men 0-39 Mtn Bike Cat 1/2/3 Women 19. Troy Critchlow Junior Men 10-12 3. Riley Barlow; DOD Racing 2. Glen Adams; M4; 10.52.39 1. Jamba (Scott Gibson, Rich Jensen, 1. Troy Child 00:39:10:94 1. Laura Howat 00:48:20:56 20. Gonzalo Tagliabue 1. Skyler Morrill 5:05.34 3. John Olden; M4; 11.25.05 Scott Wetzel, Jedd Jones, Edward 2. Jesse Gora 00:39:15:83 2. Kris Walker 00:48:23:53 Masters 35+/Cat 3 Men Junior Men 13-14 4. Mitch Andrus; Go-Ride 5:19.39 4. Heinrick Deters; M3; 11.27.27 Kimball) 12.12.13 1. Tim Root 1. Bruce Hoffman 5. Chris Brooks 5:19.66 5. Nat Pellman; M3; 11.41.43 3. Blair Gardner 00:40:41:04 3. Heather Albert 00:51:37:12 2. Dirk Cowley 2. Charles Reynolds Expert Men 40+ 6. Samuel Moore; M3; 12.16.48 4. Michael Burnside 00:42:11:97 4. Kristi Mcilmoil 00:52:24:68 3. Ethan Harrison 3. Andrew Nelson 1. Rod Evans 4:54.72 7. Matthew Stouffer; M2; 12.26.08 Road 5. Matthew Campbell 00:42:31:05 Cat 3 Men 4. Donald Pollari Junior Men 15-16 Sport Men 19-29 8. Jonathan Baker; M3; 12.33.02 Racing Sport Men 40+ Mtn Bike 1. Dan Hoopes 00:40:17:67 5. Shawn Cheney 1. Robert Bennion 1. Joshua Wright 4:58.29 9. Reed Wycoff; M2; 12.37.43 1. Patrick McKinght 00:49:42:16 2. Norm Bryner 00:41:50:69 6. Chad Brothers 2. Bryson Garbett 2. Derrek Harris 4:58.87 10. Nate Simonson; M2; 12.39.33 Expert Men 0-39 Mtn Bike 3. Bryan Gillespie 00:46:06:70 7. JT Theis 3. Adam Steinke 3. Chris Bradley 5:08.69 11. Aaron Stites; M2; 12.51.32 8. Jim Crouch 4. Aaron Torres 4. Brody Greer 5:11.27 12. Gregg Stone; M3; 12.54.46 1. Skylere Bingham 00:39:00:93 4. Jeff Erenstone 00:46:51:06 9. Ed Ewing 5. Phillip Hovey 5. Wylie Fuhriman 5:16.00 13. Jay Petervary; M3; 12.58.14 Snowbasin Hillclimb, 11 Expert Men 40+ Mtn Bike 5. Stewart Goodwin 00:46:52:89 10. Travis Brown Junior Men 17-18 Sport Men 30-39 14. Fred Wilkinson; M3; 12.59.20 1. Clark Johnson 00:43:41:22 Cat 4 Women Cat 1/2/3 Women 1. David Blades 1. Scott Reynolds 4:46.46 15. Jared Van Orman; M2; 13.02.14 miles, July 3, 2004 1. Inge Travis 00:48:55:45 1. Melissa Sanborn 2. Ryan Harward 2. Brent Mitchell 4:56.21 16. Bryan Godlewski; M2; 13.06.41 (Road and MTB) 2. Darcie Strong 00:52:41:37 2. Ina Teutenberg 3. Cameron Anderson 3. Timmy Pendergrass 4:58.21 17. Daren Cottle; M4; 13.12.01 3. Denise Van de Kamp 00:56:08:71 3. Laura Dainey 4. Carl Majors 4. William Bergeron 5:05.30 18. Taylor Foss; M1; 13.13.43 4. Lynn Graggioli 5. Ryan Wheeler Gate City Grind, July 4. Juel Iverson 00:57:31:40 5. Doug Frei 5:08.24 19. Doug Peterson; M3; 13.14.05 Junior Men 10-11, Pocatello, ID 5. Ashley Kimmet Junior Women 10-12 Sport Men 40+ 20. Jeff Martinez; M3; 13.14.05 1. Tanner Putt 00:37:08:83 5. Jessica Preston 01:00:20:46 6. Liza Rachetto 1. Jillian Gardner Cat 4 Men 1. Dave Prunkard 5:41.59 21. Matthew Sutton; M2; 13.18.55 2. Andrew Putt 00:41:10:57 7. Brooke Blackwelder Junior Women 13-14 Sport Men 13-18 22. Scott Clark; M4; 13.21.14 Overall 1. David Hatch 00:39:05:29 8. Norrene Godfrey 1. Juel Iverson 3. Zane Enders 01:10:15:20 Junior Men 1. Brock Swenson; Biker's Edge 23. Michael Hodge; M4; 13.48.51 2. Vance Checketts 00:43:55:80 9. Sima Trapp 2. Kelly LaFleur Junior Women 1. Tyler Albretsen 02:08:50:38 5:17.19 24. Nicholas Connolly; M2; 13.56.08 2. Colton Harris 02:12:03:23 3. Mitchell Peterson 00:43:56:97 10. Crystal Yap 3. Michelle LaFleur 2. Talon Allred 5:49.47 25. Dave Reynolds; M4; 13.58.35 4. Destrey Enders 01:38:49:76 11. Heather Albert 4. Ashlee Bradbury 3. Codey Albretsen 02:16:09:87 4. Gary Fuller 00:46:28:38 3. Nic Hadley; Go-Ride 5:51.05 26. Collin Bywaters; M2; 14.12.27 Pro Cat 1/2 Men 4. David Blades 02:20:33:06 12. Darcie Murphy Master 35+ Women Beginner Men 13-18 27. Scott Stewart; M3; 14.18.27 5. Bruce Bilodeau 00:47:15:01 13. Mary Hall 1. Lori Frandsen 1. John Osguthorpe 00:28:06:10 5. Ryan Wheeler 02:21:31:97 Cat 5 Men 1. Tyler Condie; Maxsis/Sun 28. John Tucker; M3; 14.18.27 Master 35+ Women 14. Jana Repulski 2. Jo Garuccio Ringle 5:35.59 29. Guy Perry; M3; 14.24.57 2. Jesse Westergard 00:28:42:88 1. Steve Hadley 00:44:52:69 15. Kelly Crawford 3. Patty Puz 3. Bryson Perry 00:29:22:16 1. Christine Ferrario 02:29:20:98 2. Casey Swenson 5:37.98 30. Kevin Head; M3; 14.30.26 2. Jo Garuccio 02:34:30:28 2. Eric Bonder 00:45:42:46 16. Margaret Douglass Sport Women 31. Shawn Frye; M2; 14.30.56 4. Chan Head 00:29:59:15 3. Jodi Cuccia 02:38:03:64 3. Vaughn Nelson 00:48:20:56 17. MaryAnn Ozier 1. Addie Lepper 5:38.99 32. Cyndi Schwandt; F5; 15.13.51 5. Cameron Hoffman 00:30:01:76 4. Sheree Welshimer 02:58:59:01 18. Skye Brothers 2. Selena Kontuly 6:19.06 33. John Mazzala; M5; 15.18.42 4. Matt Shaw 00:48:37:49 19. Rebecca Broeder Pro Cat 1/2/3 Women 5. Michelle Witter 03:02:23:52 5. Jason Packard 00:49:14:85 Utah State TT 3. Elizabeth Revelett 6:25.21 34. Jeff Kuehn; M3; 15.38.25 Pro Cat 1/2 Men 20. Brei Gudsell Beginner Men 40+ 35. Tom Warr; M2; 15.57.03 1. Darcie Murphy 00:32:36:58 Master 35+ Men Cat 4/5 Men Championships, 2. Tiffany Callahan 00:39:26:36 1. Sandy Perrins 04:48:14:14 1. Clint Bullock 5:31.56 2. Matt Weyen 04:48:54:37 1. Dan Minert 00:41:15:30 1. Moses Mena Antelope Island, UT, E-100 100-Mile Team Relay Cat 3 Men 3. Eric Pardyjak 04:49:22:40 2. Mark Schaefer 00:44:17:37 2. Will MacFarlane SUPER D Results 1. Norm Bryner 00:28:47:60 3. Craig Pack August 1, 2004 4. Daniel Adams 04:49:26:56 3. Melvin Graff 00:47:10:44 Junior Women 1. Von Williams; Go-ride 15:04 Co-ed 2. Peter Kuennemann 00:28:59:76 5. David Harward 04:49:28:54 4. Brad Turpen Sport Men 40+ 1. Team Snert (Rick Sutherland, John 4. Ryan Jones 00:48:53:42 5. Troy Obesnel 1. Juel Iverson 00:19:01:44 3. Mark Todd 00:30:16:02 6. Allan Butler 04:49:30:36 5. Wayne Cottrell 00:49:37:81 2. Ashlee Bradbury 00:22:49:53 1. Tim Morris 16:03 Sutherland, Nate Miller, Rachel Miller, 7. Chris Humbert 04:49:37:71 Beg Men 13-18 David Sutherland) 11.23.35 4. David Hunt 00:31:53:60 8. Christopher McGill 04:49:38:54 Master 45+ Men Junior Men 1. Bryce Twitchell 17:45 2. Jensenstern/Elephants Perch 5. Kirk Fogdall 00:34:03:69 9. Marc Yap 04:49:48:28 1. Robert Hatch 00:42:38:20 Utah State Road Race 1. Steven Yorgason 00:20:51:00 2. Bohdi Barney 21:17 (Mike Herlinger, Jason Dykhouse, Cat 4 Women 10. Aaron Jordin 04:49:50:93 2. David Blades 00:31:35:95 2. Mark Zimbelman 00:45:18:54 Championships, 3. Priscilla Woods 00:36:39:49 Dusty LaBarr, Pete Ross, 1. Katie Cassiday 00:36:24:88 Cat 1/2/3 Women 3. Sam Wolfe 00:46:51:06 Georgia Gould) 11.29.42 Herriman, UT, July 31, 4. Patty Puz 00:37:36:36 2. JO Garuccio 00:38:09:96 1. Kris Walker 03:22:31:67 4. Rick Black 00:47:54:59 E-100 MTB Race, July 3. NO Name (Susan Graves, Todd 2. Margaret Douglas 03:26:20:30 2004 5. Jo Garuccio 00:55:41:21 24, 2004, Park City, UT Henneman) 11.44.00 3. Darcie Strong 00:38:17:77 3. Kathy Robinson 03:26:43:50 5. Thomas Milligan 00:48:14:69 Pro Cat 1/2 Men Tandems 4. X-Men/Sugar (Teresa Eggertson, 4. Ann Phippen 00:41:13:90 4. Kelly Crawford 03:26:50:03 Master 55+ Men 1. Steven P. Lewis 00:48:40:76 1. David Harward 2. Jamie Williams 00:49:25:78 E-100, 50 Miler Christie Johnson, Blair Rajamaki, 5. Megan Jensen 00:44:27:73 5. Tiffany Callahan 03:31:38:05 3. Ronald Asay 00:57:36:33 2. Eric Pardyjak Logan Jones, Clark Johnson) 12.05.23 Cat 3 Men 3. Roger Hancock 01:04:57:26 1. Jack Dainton; M3; 5.43.55 Cat 4 Men Master 35+ Women 3. John Osguthorpe Pro Cat 1/2 Men 2. Darren Marshall; M3; 5.51.46 5. Peak Fasteners (Mikie Holder, Jim 1. Nate Kamerath 03:59:43:80 1. Aaron Torres 00:47:15:01 4. Anthony Johnson Harper, Priya Noronha, Brad Seggar) 1. Walter Blanco 00:34:02:39 2. Travis Brown 03:59:56:58 1. Gardie Jackson 00:48:29:45 3. Tim Sewell; M3; 5.53.24 2. Ellen Guthrie 00:51:15:50 5. Todd Posselli 12.44.46 2. Joseph Davis 00:34:23:44 3. Norm Bryner 03:59:58:61 Cat 1/2/3 Women 2. Marc Yap 00:48:46:16 4. Tom Noaker; M5; 6.05.28 3. Dani Hartvigsen 01:08:06:15 3. Eric Pardyjak 00:48:59:44 5. Jake Malloy; M3; 6.14.38 6. 4 guys and a girl (Monica Myrick, 3. Mike Gillette 00:36:21:20 4. Mike Schmidt 04:00:02:60 1. Darcie Murphy Brian Anderson, Jim Hailey, Steve 4. Kevin Vore 00:36:29:81 5. Kevin VanLoon 04:00:22:61 Cit 0-18 Men 4. Allan Butler 00:49:10:22 6. Marc Wangsgard; M4; 6.24.20 2. Laura Howat 5. David Harward 00:49:20:13 7. Frankie Winfrey; M2; 6.24.49 Moynahan, Scott Endicott) 13.44.10 5. Stephen Pudlock 00:36:43:00 Cat 4 Women 1. Tanner Putt 00:54:06:84 3. Chris Ferrerio M39- 1. Karen Ortiz 02:29:46:59 Cat 1/2/3 Women 8. John Von Lunen; M2; 6.42.50 Cat 5 Men 2. Andrew Putt 01:01:13:76 4. Catherine Dickson 1. Karen Dodge 00:52:17:18 9. Steve Addicott; M3; 6.52.20 1. Up Town Skidders (Alex Grant, 2. Kelly Dailey 02:30:03:90 Cit 19-54 Men 5. Kathy Robinson Tim Lewin, Ty Nelson, Brian Dobias, 1. Tony Chesrow 00:30:09:08 3. Darcie Strong 02:30:20:71 2. Heather Albert 00:52:20:21 10. Mason Gay; M3; 6.55.26 1. Dan Rowe 00:43:52:89 Cat 3 Men Kyle Paddleford) 11.02.22 2. Steve Hadley 00:30:37:78 4. Ellie Rodgers 02:35:44:64 1. Mark Todd 3. Darcie Murphy 00:52:32:56 11. Peter McMullin; M2; 7.02.32 5. Gwyn Porter 02:36:53:62 2. Travis Ringger 00:47:29:23 4. Catherine Dickson 00:52:42:97 12. Chris Sorenson; M3; 7.04.19 2. Young Riders (Connor Dougherty, 3. Alex Archibald 00:32:35:64 2. Don Pollari Cat 4 Men 3. Eric Jeppsen 00:47:52:28 5. Kris Walker 00:52:53:08 13. Robert Lohner; M3; 7.04.58 Tyler Scott, Ryan Wyble, Dutch Wiehe, 4. David Peterson 00:32:40:93 3. Dan Hoopes Christopher Hong) 11.16.53 1. Max Mogren 02:51:19:16 4. Carey Pierce 00:48:22:24 Cat 3 Men 14. Todd Hughes; M4; 7.09.38 5. Tyler Wilhelmsen 00:32:50:36 4. Nate Kamerath 1. Brad Anderson 00:48:15:34 3. Team Valline (Nate Valline, Aaron 2. Mike Brown 02:51:34:00 5. Shane Powell 00:49:38:38 5. Michael Pauole 15. Tom Holmes; M3; 7.09.41 Master 35+ Men 3. Ed Buendia 02:52:09:00 2. Kirk Fogdall 00:48:53:39 16. Tom Leahy; M3; 7.12.37 Olsen, Mike Demkowicz, John Cit 55+ Men Cat 4 Women Minahan, Cam Chin) 11.51.39 1. Dan Minert 00:28:45:43 4. Jamie Longe 02:52:18:57 3. Mark Todd 00:49:50:17 17. Jeffery Van Blarcom; M3; 7.17.19 1. Jerry Warren 00:57:32:88 1. Ellen Guthrie 4. Tavarua (Dave Stockham, Dylan 2. James Yorgason 00:29:12:81 5. Matt Bright 02:52:43:14 2. Denise Van de Kamp 4. Lance Christiansen 00:49:50:59 18. Robert Fink; M3; 7.21.27 Cat 5 Men 2. Mark Peterson 01:09:19:74 5. Norm Bryner 00:50:37:58 19. Mark Sarette; M4; 7.21.27 Shepherd, Eric Baughman, John 3. Dirk Cowley 00:29:52:85 3. Karen Ortiz Kimball, Jake Davis) 11.54.54 1. Justin Griffeth 02:51:16:54 Cit 19-54 Women Cat 4 Women 20. Enid Hughes; F4; 7.25.44 4. Mark Schaefer 00:29:58:02 4. Laura Patten 5. High Speed Germ (Mike Schwab, 2. Tony Chesrow 02:51:58:95 1. Michelle Hatch 00:56:13:85 5. Ruth Shapiro 1. Darcie Strong 00:53:44:65 21. Janet Miller; F4; 7.26.16 5. Chris Rowley 00:31:32:62 3. Ryan McKnab 02:52:09:52 2. Sarah Lupis 01:06:02:36 22. Gretchen Dennison; F2; 7.26.44 Bruce O'Donoghue, AJ Belcher, Rob 2. Dayna Boshard 01:10:14:98 Cat 4 Men Topham, Camron Carpenter) 12.01.48 Master 45+ Men 4. David Bnemmer 02:53:16:67 Cat 4 Men 23. Tanya Swenson; F4; 7.34.26 5. Ben Bartle 02:54:48:28 1. David Hatch 6. Gaping Head Wounds (Kevin 1. Sam Wolfe 00:32:36:54 1. James Hayton 00:50:51:65 24. Keith Wakefield; M4; 7.35.31 Master 35+ Men 2. Ted Tatos 2. Mike Gillette 00:52:15:43 25. Craig Williams; M5; 7.36.31 Vaughan, Dwight Robertson, Ran D. 2. Bruce McWhorter 00:33:17:84 3. Sean Hoover Howard, Bruce Heil, 1. Mark Schaefer 03:47:24:72 18th Annual Wells 3. Francios Van Heerden 00:52:23:22 26. Matthew Campbell; M3; 7.40.13 3. William Corliss 00:33:19:62 2. Dirk Cowley 03:48:54:92 4. Benjamin D'hulst Jeff Yaeger) 12.21.11 5. Steve Hunt 4. Cameron Candelaria 00:53:50:23 27. MIchael Kracht; M3; 7.40.13 4. Jeff Handwerk 00:34:15:45 3. James Yorgason 03:49:12:45 Fargo Twilight 5. Denny Kalar 00:54:05:43 28. Jason Linder; M2; 7.58.22 7. Why? (Robert Traver, Mark Stocker, Cat 5 Men Brad Dicks, Mark Sidlow, Paul Herbert) 5. Kerry Robbins 00:35:02:11 4. Marek Shon 03:51:06:20 Cat 5 Men 29. Jeff Mikaelian; M4; 8.06.42 5. Craig Kidd 03:51:49:33 Criterium, Boise, ID, 1. Eric Rasmussen 12.29.12 Masters 55+ Men 1. Darin Wilson 00:52:55:75 30. Ethan Levitt; M3; 8.07.19 Master 45+ Men July 24, 2004 2. Perry Hall 2. Robert Westermann 00:54:50:50 31. Dustin Cragun; M3; 8.18.07 8. Mighty Mtn Murphs (Greg O'Neil, 1. Hardin Davis 00:32:10:43 1. Larry Strom 02:59:51:68 3. Jeff Levy Mark Christopherson, Matt Janke, 3. Wes Slaughter 00:55:02:63 32. Yaron Milgrom-Elcott; M2; 8.18.33 2. Ken Louder 00:33:03:71 2. Bob Walker 02:59:52:35 Pro Cat 1/2 Men 4. Jason Hendrickson 4. Shane Larson 00:55:59:74 33. David Schaefer; M4; 8.20.47 Kevin Deis, David Koltz) 12.42.25 3. Jeff Clawson 02:59:55:88 5. Robert Westermann 9. Milk Toast (Dennis Langkos, 3. Lyle Archibald 00:40:25:86 1. Marty Nothstein 5. Ty Loyola 00:58:02:24 34. Matt Marriott; M3; 8.25.30 4. Mitch White 03:19:46:58 2. Chad Hartley Master 35+ Men Master 30+ Men 35. Ryan Hungerford 8.28.34 Stephan Lovstedt, Charles Hamm, Beg Women Mtn Bike Master 55+ men 1. Darrell Davis Joe Russo, Jeff Ross) 12.48.25 1. Chris Pappas 00:46:37:60 3. Henk Vogels 1. Richard Feldman 00:44:58:37 36. Greg Longson; M4; 9.11.06 1. Walt Chudleigh 03:16:57:19 4. David Richter 2. Andrew Lock 2. Mark Schaefer 00:46:42:20 37. Michael Riney; M3; 9.11.48 10. Team Sante Fe (Brian Zilvidis, 2. Lisa Saturnino 01:05:33:31 2. Tyler Welshimer 03:24:26:66 3. Dan Minert Craig Mogel, Blair Smith, Eric 5. Jesse Lawler 3. Louis Riel 00:48:51:50 Sport Women Mtn Bike 6. Milton Wynants 4. Mark Schaefer 4. Christopher Quann 00:49:45:50 E-100, 100 Kilometer Jacobsen, Jim Guss) 13.04.26 5. Glen Adams 11. Plus Two Hundred (Patrick 1. Lisa White 00:48:30:14 7. Remi McManus 5. Dennis Porter 00:50:10:65 1. Mark Seltenrich; M4; 7.57.35 8. Andrew Small Master 45+ men Master 45+ Men 2. Lyn Damato-Franklin; F3; 8.50.43 Laidlaw, Brian Pliska, Harley Schreiber, Beg Men 19-39 Mtn Bike Sundance Hillclimb, 8.6 1. Dirk Cowley Chase Bennett, Don Taylor) 13.55.37 1. Chris Linvingston 00:59:56:82 9. Eric Carlson 1. Dirk Cowley 00:49:32:85 3. Robert Walsh; M3; 9.06.40 miles, July 17, 2004 10. Shawn Mitchell 2. Richard Vroom 2. Gary Porter 00:50:28:99 4. Chuck Huges; M4; 9.41.34 12. Alpha Cabinet Components 2. Chris Rumpf 01:09:49:24 3. Robert Keller (Evan Roth, David David, Kevin 11. Mike Hainsworth 3. Robert Keller 00:50:59:72 5. Paul Stevens; M3; 10.12.00 3. Wes Belt 01:50:03:39 Pro Cat 1//2 Men 12. Stephen Higgins 4. Robert Hatch 4. Charles Palmer 00:51:18:66 6. Laynee Jones; F3; 10.19.14 Osguthorpe, Thorne Butler, Sandy 5. Dale Maughan Brown) 14.26.08 Beg Men 40+ Mtn Bike 1. John Osguthorpe 00:39:05:29 13. Chad Nikolz 5. Jeff Clawson 00:51:29:17 7. Michelle Hollingsed; F3; 11.00.12 14. Scott Allen Master 55+ men Master 55+ Men 8. Paul Wyble; M5; 11.14.25 Women’s 1. James Callaghan 00:45:44:08 2. Joseph Smith 00:39:06:25 1. Joel Bingham 1. Jan's (Roxanne Toly, Paula Seeley, 2. Merv Marshall 00:50:24:17 3. Alex Rock 00:40:16:79 15. Skylere Bingham 1. Scott Tucker 00:30:08:76 9. Terena Jepson; F3; 12.15.00 16. Tim Root 2. Ken Louder 2. Ken Louder 00:50:20:35 Bethany Elson, Karen Dodge) 3. Jeff Penman 00:54:58:39 4. Bryson Perry 00:40:17:67 3. Hardin Davis 11.59.56 17. Ed Roberts 3. Hardin Davis 00:52:26:81 E-100, 100 Miler 4. Richard Phippen 01:01:46:92 5. Eric Pardyjak 00:41:19:89 18. Brian Cavanaugh 4. Roger Hansen 4. Bill Coffin 00:53:15:54 5. Gary Simmons 5. Paul Scarpelli 00:54:00:06

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Please call for more info. 800-777-7679 801-272-5217 [email protected] WWW.LONEPEAKPACKS.COM 20 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2004 THE PRESENTS park city CYCLING FESTIVAL Dear USA Cycling Members and Cycling Enthusiasts: contact information MAIL ON BEHALF OF USA CYCLING, I’D LIKE TO INVITE YOU Park City Cycling Festival to celebrate the sport of cycling this summer at the PO Box 98176 inaugural Park City Cycling Festival. For the first time Park City, Utah 84098 ever, we are bringing together people of all ages and PHONE abilities to compete for USCF national championships Event Information Line: (435) 615-2678. in road cycling while under the umbrella of a festive E-MAIL and hospitable atmosphere in one of the most scenic [email protected] and welcoming resort communities in the country. WEBSITE Whether you’re a junior, espoir or master, there may www.parkcitycyclingfest.com be a stars and stripes jersey with your name on it. EVENT DIRECTORS Altogether, we’re awarding a total 94 national titles Jeffery Frost, Race Director over 11 days in road race, criterium, time trial and Tom Spiegel, Race Director tandem events! Matt Murphy, National Events Manager, USA Cycling While you’re not competing or riding on the spec- Registration Services Dirk Cowley, SportsBase Online, www.sportsbaseonline.com tacular terrain, the Park City Cycling Festival will also Antelope Island State Park Venue Coordinator Cindy Yorgason feature several cycling related activities providing USA Deer Valley Resort Representative Ginger Reis, Events Manager Cycling members and the general cycling community Town of Park City Representative Alison Butz, Special Events Manager with valuable information. Educational seminars focusing Park City Chamber of Commerce Bill Malone, Executive Director on a wide range of issues including nutrition and hydra- Race Headquarters Bobby Foster, Premier Resorts tion, training on limited time, putting together a training Website Management Resorts West plan for peaking, introduction of juniors to the sport and EVENT ADMINISTRATIVE, OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL psychological focus will all be offered. Technical Director Chuck Hodge The beautiful thing about the Park City Cycling Public Safety Lt. Mike Bergin, Utah Highway Patrol Festival is that you don’t even need to be a cycling Park City Public Safety Lt. Rick Ryan, Park City Police enthusiast to attend and have a good time. If racing Emergency Medical Services Lt. Steve Zwirn, PCFD Volunteer and Awards Coordinator Meg Horrocks isn’t your cup of tea and you’re in town to support a Media and Public Relations Shawn Stinson, Premier Resorts; Andy Lee, USA Cycling friend or family member, Park City and the surround- Mark Bennett, Park City Chamber ing communities have endless activities to experience Keri Fagan, USA Cycling as one of the most popular vacation destinations in Awards Ceremonies, Town Lift Plaza Ed and Mike Sweeney America. You can enjoy great dining and day spas, Communications Coordinator Team Big Bear hiking, rafting, golf, fishing, horseback riding, and Timing and Results Phoenix Sports Technology water skiing. Virtually any activity you would associate Sound/PA/Staging Coordinator Rick Heltebraeke with either a relaxing or exciting vacation is within Fencing & Truss Structures Event Construction Specialists reach in Park City. Anti-Doping Control USADA As one of the host communities of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Park City is an experienced host of world-class events and USA Cycling is proud registration to bring the Park City Cycling Festival to such an All registration is being handled by Sports Base Online. Please visit their site to register: ideal location. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the www.sportsbaseonline.com sport we love in the spirit of competition. We hope to see you in Park City this August. Best of luck to all competitors! awards and ceremonies Town Lift Cafe Sincerely, 825 Main Street

Gerard Bisceglia COVER PHOTO CREDITS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: CASEY B. GIBSON; PARK CITY CVP/MARK MAZIARZ (2) CEO MAPS, PAGE V: CHUCK HODGE USA Cycling PAGE VI: COURTESY USAC; CASEY B. GIBSON (BOUCHARD-HALL, RAISIN); MITCH FRIEDMAN (GEIST) PAGE VII: PARK CITY CVP/ MARK MAZIARAZ; PARK CITY CVP/ LATHAM JENKINS estival overview and contact information contact estival overview and f festival sponsors AUGUST 2004 cycling utah.com 21 parkcitycyclingfest.com activities schedule [subject to change]

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 11 9:00 AM –5:00 PM 3:00 PM 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Registration & Packet Pickup Sport Psychology: How Juniors Can Start Registration & Packet Pickup LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D., 10:15 AM USA Cycling Elite Level Coach Training on Limited Time FRIDAY AUGUST 13TH Marathons, Mountains and More, Frostburg, MD 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Barney King, USA Cycling Elite Level Coach USCF Officials “Regional A” Seminar – Day 1 RaceLab Cycling, Phoenix, AZ COST: Free (seating is limited) COST: Free (seating is limited) LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley DURATION: 2 hours DURATION: 2 hours SATURDAY AUGUST 14 LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley 9:00 AM –5:00 PM 10:30 AM USCF Officials “Regional A” Seminar – Day 2 Sport Psychology: Focus 6:30 PM LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D., Gatorade Presents Nutrition and Hydration USA Cycling Elite Level Coach SUNDAY AUGUST 15TH Marathons, Mountains and More, Frostburg, MD for the Junior Cyclist 9:00 AM –5:00 PM COST: Free (seating is limited) COST: Free (while seats last) USCF Officials “Regional A” Seminar – Day 3 DURATION: 2 hours DURATION: 60 minutes LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18TH 1:00 PM 8:30 AM Putting Together a Training Plan for Peaking Gatorade Presents Training Session Nutrition Joe Friel, USA Cycling Elite Level Coach SUNDAY AUGUST 22 and Hydration for the Master’s Athlete Ultrafit, Inc 9:00 AM –5:00 PM COST: Free (while seats last) COST: Free (seating is limited) DURATION: 90 minutes DURATION: 2 hours USCF Officials “Motorcycle Officials” Seminar LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley LOCATION: The Lodges at Deer Valley seminars USA Cycling Coaching Education will offer several educational seminars during the Festival for coaches, riders and parents. All seminars will be held August 18, 2004. The location for each presentation will be The Lodges at Deer Valley. The Lodges can be reached at 435-615-2600 and is located at 2900 Deer Valley Drive East in Deer Valley. See http://www.usacycling.org/news/clinics_coaches.php for more information. Gatorade presents PUTTING TOGETHER A TRAINING PLAN FOR PEAKING “NUTRITION AND HYDRATION ISSUES IN TRAINING” 1:00 to 3:00 PM 8:30 to 10:00 AM PRESENTER: Joe Friel, USA Cycling Elite Level Coach PRESENTER: To be announced COST: Free (seating is limited) COST: Free (seating is limited); no sign up required Joe Friel is recognized as one of the top endurance coaches in the country. He has The presentation will focus on the nutritional and hydration needs during training with authored numerous books on cycling and triathlon training. Mr. Friel will discuss how to an emphasis on the master’s athlete although open to any interested party. put together a training plan to peak for a race or series of races close together. Mr. Friel is the owner of UltraFit. Coaches will receive 0.25 CEUs. Coaches attending will receive 0.1 CEUs SPORT PSYCHOLOGY: HOW JUNIORS CAN IMPLEMENT IT TRAINING ON LIMITED TIME 3:00 to 5:00 PM 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PRESENTER: Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D., USA Cycling Elite Level Coach PRESENTER: Barney King, USA Cycling Elite Level Coach COST: Free (seating is limited) COST: Free (seating is limited) Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D. will offer a primer on introducing sport psychology to the Barney King will focus on how an athlete can optimize training on restricted time that junior athlete and those who work with juniors. It is never too soon to start developing faces many masters who have work and family commitments. Mr. King is an instructor the mental skills needed to be a successful athlete. A junior can begin to develop the in the USA Cycling coaching certification program and has worked many USA Cycling mental skills that may later make a difference in racing. Learning the mental skills semiars ctivities and

Development camps and served as a team director for Jelly Belly and for teams at involved in being a better athlete can begin at a very early age and can pay off short a various international races. Mr. King coaches full time in Phoenix, AZ. term and long term. At the highest level of sport the mental aspects of preparation and Coaches attending will receive 0.25 CEUs competition often prove to be the deciding factor in success. Coaches will receive 0.25 CEUs SPORT PSYCHOLOGY: FOCUS 10:30am to 12:30 PM Gatorade Presents PRESENTER: Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D., USA Cycling Elite Level Coach NUTRITION AND HYDRATION FOR THE JUNIOR CYCLIST COST: Free (seating is limited) 6:30 to 7:30 PM Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D. is a practicing sport psychologist and cycling coach. PRESENTER: To Be Determined Dr. Dieffenbach will present on developing the focus in the junior athlete through a COST: Free (seating is limited) combination of lectures and experiential activities. Being able to focus on the challenge Training and competing requires not only a great training plan but must also be sup- at hand is a key component in being a successful athlete and is a skill that can be ported with proper nutrition and hydration for maintaining intensity and/or duration and trained and improved just as one can train to be faster. Dr. Dieffenbach is the owner also for recovering properly. An athlete-friendly diet might not make you a champion, of Mountains, Marathons and More and is a coaching associate with Carmichael but a poor diet might well keep you from being a champion. Training Systems. Coaches will receive 0.25 CEUs Coaches will receive 0.1 CEUs.

Cycling. We are honored to be the events, one would expect great Canyons Resort and Deer Valley Get ready to have fun, ride hard, first host venue to bring together summer events to follow. The Resort — we are very good at host- and enjoy our historic town and the the masters and junior categories, demand for a variety of summer ing visitors who have high expecta- beautiful surrounding area. as well as the first-ever women’s sporting events has grown over the tions. Please visit our website at WELCOME TO PARK CITY! espoir road race and time trials. years, and the town’s eagerness and www.parkcityinfo which will get you Best of luck, Park City loves to host athletic enthusiasm to host them well pre- pointed in the right direction, or On behalf of our community busi- events. In a town that has been ceded those expectations. phone our friendly and knowledge- Bill Malone nesses, it is my pleasure to welcome home of the U.S. Ski Team since As a destination resort town with able staff Monday-Friday, 8a.m.- Executive Director, Park City CVB you to the inaugural Park City 1974 and famous for hosting the three distinct mountain resorts — 5p.m. locally at 649-6100, or 800- Cycling Festival presented by USA Olympics and numerous World Cup Park City Mountain Resort, The 453-1360. 22 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2004

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THURSDAY AUGUST 12 MONDAY AUGUST 16 VENUE TIME CATEGORIES DISTANCE VENUE TIME CATEGORIES DISTANCE TT 0800 hrs Masters Women 50-54 36km CRIT 0800 hrs Masters Men 60-64 35km TT Masters Women 45-49 36km CRIT 0910 hrs Masters Men 55-59 40km TT Masters Women 40-44 36km CRIT 1030 hrs Masters Men 50-54 40km TT Masters Women 35-39 36km CRIT 1145 hrs Masters Men 45-49 40km TT Masters Women 30-34 36km CRIT 1300 hrs Masters Men 40-44 50km TT Masters Men 60-64 36km CRIT 1430 hrs Masters Men 35-39 50km TT Masters Men 55-59 36km CRIT 1600 hrs Masters Men 30-34 60km TT Masters Men 50-54 36km CRIT 1745 hrs Espoir Men 60km TT Masters Men 45-49 36km TT Masters Men 40-44 36km TUESDAY AUGUST 17 TT Masters Men 35-39 36km VENUE TIME CATEGORIES DISTANCE TT Masters Men 30-34 36km CRIT 0700 hrs Masters Women 60+ 30km TT Espoir Men 36km (if necessary) TT 30 MINUTE START BREAK CRIT 0800 hrs Masters Women 55-59 30km TT Masters Men 85+ 20km CRIT 0900 hrs Masters Men 70+ 35km TT Masters Men 80-84 20km TT Masters Men 75-79 20km CRIT 1015 hrs Masters Men 65-69 35km TT Masters Men 70-74 20km CRIT 1115 hrs Masters Women 50-54 30km TT Masters Men 65-69 20km CRIT 1215 hrs Masters Women 45-49 30km TT Masters Women 70+ 20km CRIT 1315 hrs Masters Women 40-44 35km TT Masters Women 65-69 20km CRIT 1420 hrs Masters Women 35-39 40km TT Masters Women 60-64 20km CRIT 1530 hrs Masters Women 30-34 40km TT Masters Women 55-59 20km TT 30 MINUTE START BREAK WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18 TT Tandem Women 90+ 36km No Racing TT Tandem Women 70+ 36km TT Tandem Women Elite 36km THURSDAY AUGUST 19 TT Tandem Mixed 110+ 36km VENUE TIME CATEGORIES DISTANCE TT Tandem Mixed 90+ 36km TT 0900 hrs Espoir Women 36km TT Tandem Mixed 70+ 36km TT Jr. Women 15-16 20km TT Tandem Mixed Elite 36km TT Jr. Women 17-18 20km TT Tandem Men 110+ 36km TT Jr. Men 15-16 20km TT Tandem Men 90+ 36km TT Jr. Men 17-18 20km TT Tandem Men 70+ 36km TT Jr. Women 10-12 10km TT Tandem Men Elite 36km TT Jr. Women 13-14 10km TT Jr. Men 10-12 10km FRIDAY AUGUST 13 TT Jr. Men 13-14 10km VENUE TIME CATEGORIES COURSE DISTANCE RR 0700 hrs Espoir Men A - 3 laps 193km FRIDAY AUGUST 20 RR 0710 hrs Tandem Men 70+, A – 1 lap 79km Tandem Mixed 70+ VENUE TIME CATEGORIES COURSE DISTANCE RR 0720 hrs Tandem Men 90+, A – 1 lap 79km RR 0800 hrs Jr. Women 10-12 C – 3 laps 17km Tandem Women 90+ RR 0845 hrs Jr. Women 13-14 C – 5 laps 28km RR 1400 hrs Masters Men 40-44 A – 1 lap 79km RR 1000 hrs Jr. Women 15-16 C – 7 laps 39km RR 1410 hrs Masters Men 45-49 A – 1 lap 79km RR 1130 hrs Jr. Men 10-12 C – 3 laps 17km RR 1215 hrs Jr. Men 13-14 C – 7 laps 39km SATURDAY AUGUST 14 VENUE TIME CATEGORIES COURSE DISTANCE SATURDAY AUGUST 21 cing schedule RR 0800 hrs Masters Men 30-34 B – 2 laps 106km VENUE TIME CATEGORIES COURSE DISTANCE RR 0810 hrs Masters Women 30-34 B – 1 lap 64km RR 0900 hrs Jr. Men 17-18 B – 2 laps 106km

ra RR 0820 hrs Masters Women 35-39 B – 1 lap 64km CRIT 0930 hrs Jr. Men 13-14 20km RR 1100 hrs Masters Men 35-39 B – 1 laps 106km CRIT 1015 hrs Jr. Women 13-14 20km RR 1110 hrs Masters Women 40-44 B – 1 lap 64km RR 1200 hrs Jr. Men 15-16 A – 1 lap 79km RR 1120 hrs Masters Women 45-49 B – 1 lap 64km RR 1310 hrs Jr. Women 17-18 A – 1 lap 79km RR 1400 hrs Masters Men 50-54 B – 1 lap 64km & Espoir Women RR 1420 hrs Masters Men 55-59 B – 1 lap 64km CRIT 1330 hrs Jr. Men 10-12 15km CRIT 1400 hrs Jr. Women 10-12 15km SUNDAY AUGUST 15 VENUE TIME CATEGORIES COURSE DISTANCE RR 0800 hrs Masters Men 60-64 B – 3/4 lap 53km SUNDAY AUGUST 22 VENUE TIME CATEGORIES DISTANCE RR 1000 hrs Masters Men 65-69 B – 3/4 lap 53km RR 1200 hrs Masters Men 70+ B – 3/4 lap 53km CRIT 0900 hrs Jr. Women 15-16 20km RR 1400 hrs Masters Women 50-54 B – 3/4 lap 53km CRIT 0945 hrs Jr. Women 17-18/ 20km Espoir Women RR 1600 hrs Masters Women 55-59 B – 3/4 lap 53km RR 1730 hrs Masters Women 60+ B – 3/4 lap 53km CRIT 1045 hrs Jr. Men 15-16 25km (if necessary) CRIT 1145 hrs Jr. Men 17-18 50km

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ROAD RACING in the Park City area for competi- through 50-54 must tors and spectators alike, a dining be at least a Cat 3, course descriptions maps and guide, and a link to special lodg- while ages 55-59 PParkark CityCity CyclingCycling FestivalFestival ing packages for Festival partici- through 70+ will race in categories pants. 1-5. Masters women age groups Eligible cyclists must be a U.S. 30-34 through 40-44 must be at ForFor CompetitorsCompetitors andand SpectatorsSpectators citizen or a permanent resident - least a Cat 3 and age groups 45-49 Big-time cycling returns to Champions in men’s and women’s ing courses worthy of crowning a for junior 17-18 and U23, you through 60+ will race Cat 1-4. Utah this summer with the inau- time trial, criterium, and road race National Champion. The road have to be a US citizen, for the Category 1-5 racers are eligible in gural Park City Cycling Festival events in numerous Junior, Espoir races start and finish adjacent to other age groups, you can also be Junior male age groups 10-12 and presented by USA Cycling, and Master classes. The Festival is Festival Headquarters, The Lodges a permanent resident. Cyclists 13-14, while age groups 15-16 and August 12-22. The Festival is an also featuring the first-ever at Deer Valley, near the base of must have a valid USCF annual 17-18 must carry at least a Cat 3 11-day cycling extravaganza host- women’s Espoir road race and Deer Valley Resort and feature a license with correct category license. Junior females 10-12 ing the 2004 National time trial, newly created events tour of the outlying communities, affixed to it prior to check-in (no through 17-18 will compete in Cat Championship competition for replacing the current format while the criterium races are being onsite upgrades will be done) or 1-4. Both male and female Espoir Junior, Espoir (U23) and Master crowning the Espoir women’s held on a circuit within the Resort UCI international license. cyclists planning to compete in the category road cyclists, with plans national champion. In addition, itself. The time trial highlights one Additional rules are available road races must carry a Category 1 for the Elite cyclists to compete the Park City Cycling Festival also of the nation’s most unique land- when registering. Licenses can be or 2 license. here in 2005 and 2006. includes tandem racing in both marks, the Great Salt Lake, with purchased online at The schedule for the Park City Hosted by Park City and co- Elite and Master classifications. the course on Antelope Island usacycling.org. (Why not give it a Cycling Festival is broken into managed by Blue Wolf Events and When the medal count is tallied, State Park. try?) roughly two time periods, Aug. Team Big Bear, the Park City individual National ‘Stars and The Park City Cycling All Individual Time Trials are 12-17 for all Masters, tandem and Cycling Festival is bringing Stripes’ jerseys will be awarded to Festival’s web site (www.parkcity- open to all categories (Master, Espoir men, while the Juniors and together Junior, Espoir and Master 24 Juniors, four Espoirs and 53 cylcingfest.com) is chock full of Espoir and Junior) with male cate- Espoir women will compete Aug. cyclists at the same location for Masters, while tandem champi- information, from registration and gory 1-5 eligible and female cate- 19-22. The National the first time at a National onships will go to three Elite and eligibility to course maps, profiles gory 1-4 eligible. The road races Championship jerseys will be Championship event. When it’s 16 Masters teams. and a daily schedule of the event. and criteriums carry slightly dif- awarded each evening from the all said and done, the Festival will Park City and the surrounding In addition, the site lists volunteer ferent eligibility standards. Town Lift Plaza on Park City’s have crowned 100 National area provide unique and challeng- opportunities, other activities to do Masters men age groups 30-34 lower Main Street. 24 cycling utah.com AUGUST 2004

MOUNAIN BIKE RACING ing still. I tried to remember to ride at my pace and not try to keep up with every rider who came near EpicEpic 100100 CrownsCrowns me. After all, I wasn’t really rac- ing so much as I was riding in the race. I had no delusions of actual- NationalNational ChampionsChampions ly winning or placing Ð although I secretly hoped there were only three riders in my age group; all I’d have to do is finish and I would have a spot on the podium. That thought soon vanished as we hit the downhill and fought for position through thick, dusty sin- gletrack. Halfway through the ride my riding partner who’d convinced me to enter the race with him was long I was feeling better. I ate As the winner of the Epic 100 full of energy, bunny-hopping some food, drank some water and crossed the line, he was puking, roots and rocks, riding with no even passed a half dozen people too. Somehow it made me feel hands, and simply making me feel who’d left me in their wake earli- better about my humble perfor- like an amateur. Something was er. I was feeling good again…or mance in my inaugural endurance happening in my stomach and I so it seemed. There was still the race (although I don’t think 50 couldn’t figure it out. At the next climb to the top of Brian Head miles really counts as an stiff climb he dusted me. I Was 25 peak Ð 11,600 feet above sea endurance race). miles into the race, my back was level. stiff, and my stomach felt like it After crawling to the top and And as proof that there was had two weasels in it fighting for starting my descent all I could really racing going on, Charlie the last scrap of road kill. think of was getting off my bike Gibson, the winner of the Epic I’ve never had stomach and walking around. So I did. 100 and National Champion, cramps, but it didn’t take long for Except their wasn’t much walking broke the course record with a me to figure out things weren’t as involved; it was more like laying time of 7:09:12. And the winner of Above: Charlie Gibson took the Men’s 100. they should be. And it was reflect- under a small pine tree while some the 50 miler, Chad Wassmer, took Right: Lynda Wallenfels took the Women’s. Photos: Quinn Pratt ed in my pace: everyone was pass- spectators mused about my condi- only a skotch over three and a half ing me. And I mean everyone. Old tion like I wasn’t even there. hours to blaze through the course. finish line. By Brooks Stevenson guys, young guys, big guys, small About a mile from the end of the Most likely a mere training ride I don’t consider myself an guys, skinny guys, guys who ride I was dry-heaving and weak, for both these guys. expert rider or a particularly fast Epic races gaining favor among passed me, got off to fix a flat and so I got off my bike and puked my biker, but as the years have gone mountain bikers then passed me again. I kept wait- guts out just to get it over with. by I’ve notice myself planning Each year hundreds of serious ing for the guy on the unicycle to What a relief. For the last three 100: Overall results longer and longer rides. The two (and a little bit neurotic) mountain whiz by me and nod a friendly turn down the mountain all I could 1. GIBSON, CHARLIE, 7:09:12.21 hours I used to think was adequate bikers tackle long-distance hello. think about was why I hadn’t done 2. TANNER, TODD, 7:28:52.57 is now just that little ride after din- endurance races Ð the kind that I was pegged. I couldn’t eat or that earlier. 3. WARDELL, JEFF, 7:44:54.31 ner. And anything short of five take all day (and sometimes all drink and my legs were feeling it. I finished the race…fourth in hours on a Saturday is a rest day. I night) to complete. And they do it I knew sooner or later I was going my age group…about halfway 50: Overall results was becoming more and more mostly for the sake of personal to chirp my chips and all I was between the winner of the 50 and 1. WASSMER, CHAD, 3:33:25.16 interested in long rides those years accomplishment and a warped hoping for was not to get any on the eventual winner of the 100. No 2. SAFFELL, BOB, 3:38:36.67 ago I would have shied away sense of enjoyment. I don’t mean the new cables and housing I’d podium, no glory, just a brown from. 3. GROVE, CHRIS, 3:40:01.23 to make it out to be pure suffering; just installed. and orange T-shirt as proof as was So I decided to look into one if it’s not like that at all. But when The race dragged on and before there. was the last time you saw one of these endurance races and see how these guys on the front page of the it treated me. A riding partner was sports section with the headline quick to suggest the Brian Head reading "Endurance Race National Epic 100 Ð the race the promoters Champion"? Let’s face it, the at Team Big Bear have dubbed as glory isn’t exactly monumental. the "endurance race other races What I mean to say is that want to grow up to be." I wasn’t these kinds of people are wired sure I was really ready to race for just a little bit different than the 10 hours, but I wanted to test my average fat-tired fanatic. They mettle against the mountain, so I crave long rides. Five or more opted for the "beginners" course Ð hours of hard riding is nothing a 50-mile route shared by the Epic unusual – it’s more like the stan- racers with about half of the dard. For these people two hours 11,000-feet of elevation gain the in the saddle is a "quick sprint" on Epic riders undergo. (Enough 50- their favorite piece of single track. mile training rides had also con- And a "good ride" consists of link- vinced me that I wasn’t quite ing three or four trails together, ready to tackle the mountain cen- climbing about 10,000 feet and tury just yet.) spending the entire day pedaling On the morning of the race I rhythmically through pine and watched as the 100-milers started aspen forests, desert sand and up the 13 percent grade of the ini- slick rock, or anything in between. tial road section of the course Ð all smiles (even the single speeders) Ð These people aren’t all alike and all I could think of was, "I though; they don’t fall entirely hope I’ve had a good lunch and into the stereotypical twenty- shower by the time you folks roll something gear head variety that back to the resort." I was not envi- live in their car just to be near a ous. mountain town with killer trails. Starting any mountain bike They’re everything from middle- race is a little nerve racking; you aged family men to that sweet don’t want to get shoved to the schoolteacher your kid takes sci- back of the pack before the single ence from. But when you line track section and you all feel like these folks up at one of these nervous zoo animals looking for weekend benders, there’s one that hole in the fence so you can thing in common: dogged determi- sprint through it to freedom. Soon nation, grit, and the physical and all I could think about was getting mental ability to push through off that same initial road section pain, smile through vomit, and and finding my rhythm on the dirt. keep pedaling until they cross the Meanwhile guys were passing me in their big rings like I was stand-