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•Calendar of Events - p. 16 •Tragic Accident - p. 3 •Tour de France Climbs - Part II - p. 2 •Desert Rampage - p. 12 •Draper BST - Trail of the Month - p. 6 Dirt •Day in the Life of a Messenger - p. 22 Pavement •Moab Skinny Tire Festival - p. 13 •Results - p. 20 Advocacy • Commuter Column - p. 14 Racing •The Tour Review - p. 14 Touring •The Dream Tour - p. 24 •Planning Your Season - p. 9 MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com APRIL 2006
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UTAH NEWS especially interesting and inspir- ing to hear Bill talk about his experience with his little boy who went through a real hell in Bill Corliss Killed in Tragic Accident his short life and how Bill and his wife were dreaming on rais- By Boris Lyubner ning a very nice 90 mile ride by ing this special guy and making Utah Lake, to Eureka and back the rest of his life special. Upon arriving at the meet- This year winter in North through 5 mile pass. ing spot, Bill and I quickly rode Utah was quite tough and very The entire group had ridden to the coffee shop. Bill bought unpredictable for riding on the this route many times. The trip me a coffee and I promise that road. Finally, Saturday morning to Lehi took about an hour and it will be my turn to buy after March 25th was the first promis- 15 min to drive and on the way our ride. We came back to the ing morning for a group ride. we were having great conversa- car, changed and by that time My good friend and neigh- tions, especially about our kids. all other friends had gathered bor Paul Moote, from Mad Dog I have three kids, two teenage together; our friends from Mad team, sent me an email about a girls and little son; Paul has 6 Dog team with whom Paul and group ride and I sent his mes- kids from 8 years and up to 20+; I just raced the 24 Hour of Old sage to my buddies. Bill Corliss Bill and his wife adopted their Pueblo: Chris with his wife KC William Jay "Bill" Corliss, 1956-2006, at the 2004 Park City met Paul and I at my house and 12 year old boy from a foster and Adam; my good buddy Dave Cycling Festival. Paul drove us to the meeting family a little over a year ago. Reynolds and a new guy Alan passed by a construction truck road, still clipped in to his bike, place in Lehi. We were plan- It was a very nice conversation, that Adam invited. with trailer full supplies for con- hands on the bars, helmet on the The group was a good, strong crete framing. The truck imme- side, blood from his head and he group of eight and every body diately went to the right and was dead. My good friend died was excited for the first long stopped. The driver jumped from instantly. spring ride. We quickly lined up the truck and yelled something Paul Moote witnessed this on the road: Paul was first and I about the accident that took tragedy, as he was on Bill’s back was on his wheel. After setting place behind me, I immediately wheel, in the strong cross wind, good pace, Paul went to the back turned around; from this moment with heavy construction debris, Cervélo and I started pulling the group. I on it was an absolute nightmare Bill rubbed the rider’s wheel in Soloist Carbon thought that I should keep pull- and I’m still in shock as I write front of him and crashed to the In Stock! ing for a while, as the road was this message. None of you need to imagine narrow with busy traffic. Continued on page 23 Then all of a sudden, I was it ...... Bill was laying on the
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Rocky Mountain Connection; and U&I Gossner Foods, Johnsonville, 628-8037, [email protected] Construction. Denali, State Fish, Olson, Peteresen Biker's Edge/Destination Homes Website - we are working on that one. Contender Bicycles Cycling Club Contact - Patrick O'Rourke, President, Incorporated, Setpoint, The Bike Shoppe, Sponsors: Biker's Edge, Destination Type of Cycling - Recreational road, Sponsors - Contender Bicycles, Cafe [email protected]; Paul Knopf, City Total Rehab, Walker, Waste Management Homes, John Henry Smith Insurance some racing and occasional mountain Expresso, The Gooch Firm of Evanston, 307-783-6458, planning@ Contact - Jim E Nelson, 801-625-9211, Contact - Jake Pantone, 801-544-5300, bike rides. Contact - Alison Littlefield, 801-364- mail.evanstonwy.org. [email protected] [email protected] Location - South Davis County 0344, [email protected] Website - www.evanstoncycling.org Website - None yet (soon...) Website - www.bebikes.com Club StatementThe BM/BB Cycling Website - www.contenderbicycles.com Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Road Type of Cycling - Charity fund raising. Type of Cycling - Road Racing/Riding, club has been together for ten years. Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Mtb Touring and Mountain Bike Racing, Road Racing. Mtn Bike Racing (new this Mountain Bike Racing We are a great group of excellent rid- racing, road touring, and mtn recreational Mountain Recreational year: Juniors team). Recreational/Fitness. Location - Kaysville ers who enjoy several weekly rides as Location - Salt Lake City Location - Evanston, Wyoming Location - Ogden, UT Club StatementOur goal is to have fun well as long Saturday rides. We have a Club StatementContender Bicycles is Club StatementThe Evanston Cycling Club StatementAutoliv's mission is riding and racing our bikes. We invite strong racing group and come out to ride proud to partner with Caffé Expresso Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit to grow cycling through community anyone of any ability to consider affili- centuries and LOTOJA in large numbers. and The Gooch Firm to establish the corporation. A primary purpose of the involvement and corporate endorsement. ating yourself with our club. We plan When not on the road, we enjoy each Contender Bicycles Cycling Club. We Cycling Club is to promote community Our primary goals are to raise money on having 3 group rides each week, A other’s company at a family summer feel there is a need in the cycling com- education of bicycle related issues. Club and awareness for cycling related chari- couple mid-week rides and a Saturday party and an annual Christmas dinner. munity to establish a club where an members promote bicycle education and ties, increase fitness and overall health morning ride. A women's ride is also Come join the fun! opportunity is provided to participate in safety through community programs for Autoliv employees and friends, and in the works. So if you're looking for a Currently, we have about 65 members all aspects of the sport of cycling from such as Helmets for Heather and Safe to have some fun racing while we're at fun club to ride and race with look no mainly from Davis County. The Club racing to recreational riding to advocacy. Kids Coalition. The Club participates it. Don't forget the infamous Tuesday/ further. participates in many local rides and in other community education activities Thursday noon ride. is a member of the UCA. Some Club Cutthroat Racing and events. Two annual $500 PEDAL Blue Rain members race in the UCA series and Sponsors - Uinta Brewing, Brewvies, (Promoting Educational Development Banyan Ventures-Graywhale Sponsors - Blue Rain Gallery, LynTron, many participate in LOTOJA each year. Spin Cycle Total, Body Pilates, Fetish and Learning) scholarships are offered Entertainment Inc, Wright Brothers Sunrooms, Allen's The Club has done many events to raise Cycles, Genuine Innovations, Ryder to two graduating Evanston High School Sponsors: Banyan Ventures, Graywhale TCB Express money for local causes and charities. Our Eyewear, Maxxis, Sun Ringle, Light and senior. The Club strives to expand inter- Entertainment, Golden Eagle Contact - Kyrk Wright, kyrk@bluerain- main focus is to provide opportunities Motion, Hayes, Pro Gold Lubricants est in bicycle riding in the community Construction, and LPDJ Architects cycling.com for individuals to ride in a Club environ- Contact - Ryan Miller, 801-661-1947, and to promote the sport as healthy out- Contact - Stewart Gray, 466-210, Website - www.blueraincycling.org ment and enjoy Club social events. For [email protected] door recreation. In partnership with the [email protected], or Briton Bailey, 363- Type of Cycling - Road Racing information to join, contact Bountiful Website - www.cutthroatracing.org City of Evanston, businesses, community 2511, [email protected] Location - Provo Bicycle Center. Type of Cycling - All of the above groups and volunteers, the Cycling Club Website - NA Club StatementThe Blue Rain Cycling Location - Salt Lake City/Park City helps coordinate the High Uintas Classic Type of Cycling: Road and Mtn Team is dedicated to enhance the sport Cache Valley Veloists Bicycle Touring Club StatementCutthroat Racing was Stage Race and the Wolverine Ridge XC Recreational, Road Racing, and Mtb of cycling by promoting good sports- Club established to give cyclist of all types Mountain Bike Race. Racing manship, exercise, and comradery. We Sponsors: and abilities a place to go where they Location - Salt Lake City demonstrate unparalleled etiquette and Contact - Brian Diamond, cachehiker@ would feel welcome. It's the purpose FFKR Architects/Sportsbaseonline. Club StatementBanyan Ventures was courtesy to other cyclists, motorists, and yahoo.com, 435-563-9330 of Cutthroat to encourage all members com established this year by a group of neigh- pedestrians both in races and training Website - www.cvveloists.org to strive to be the best at whatever they Sponsors - FFKR Architects, borhood friends dedicate to cycling. It rides. Type of Cycling - Road touring and rec- choose to do weather it's racing or just Sporstbaseonline.com, Guthrie Bicycles, started out as a group of 6 men and 2 reational mtn. casual riding. Cutthroat does not have a Enervit, Coaching Beyond Limits, John women and has grown to over 30 riders Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club Location - Logan member hierarchy where only the elite Henry Smith Insurance, Greyhound in just a few months. Our mission is aka Club StatementCache Valley Veloists benefit from the success of the team, but Juice Chamois Cream to promote a safe and friendly cycling Bonneville Bicycle and Tandem Club is a club committed to fun, moderately- rather all members do. Cutthroat is also Contact - Travis Horton, travis@velos- environment where beginning cyclists Sponsors - Bingham Cyclery, Rack n' paced recreational bicycle touring. The dedicated to promoting cycling as a valid portracing.com can learn from more experienced cyclists Road, xmission.com Tours are member-led, and designed to and viable form of transportation and Website - none and gain confidence, experience, and Contact - Raleigh Fehr (President), meet a wide range of bicycling interests supports other non-profit cycling advoca- Type of Cycling - Road Racing skills needed to ride in large groups and (801) 943-2117, [email protected] and ability levels. We are located in cy groups through proceeds raised from Location - Salt Lake City improve fitness. We have group rides Website - www.bbtc.net Logan, Utah in beautiful Cache Valley. the events it sponsors. Most importantly Club StatementOur team's primary Wednesday nights and Saturday morn- Type of Cycling - road and mtn. touring Cache Valley affords an opportunity to Cutthroat Racing hasn't forgotten why focus is to have fun racing bicycles and ings. Anyone is welcome to join us. and recreational cycle on rural roads, through pastoral we started cycling in the first place; to support the serious competitive road Location - Salt Lake City countryside, for a relaxing and enjoyable have fun. If you think this is the type of cyclist. We provide a welcoming team Bike 2 Bike Club (B2B) Club StatementFor over 25 years, the cycling experience. team you would enjoy being a part come environment where the individual racer Sponsor - Bike 2 Bike Bonneville Bicycle and Tandem Club join us. Team Meetings: 1st Wednesday can grow and excel. Contact - Bob Kinney - 801-677-0134 (BBTC) is a club of road, tandem and Color Country Cycling Club of each month at the Uinta Brewery. - [email protected] mountain bike enthusiasts providing a Sponsors - Cedar Cycle Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Website - www.Bike2bike.org structure for cyclists, of all levels, to Contact - Lonnie Wolff, info@color- Evanston, Wyoming Cycling Club -- Sponsors - Rocky Mountain Surgery Type of Cycling - Recreational Road meet and cycle together. The club orga- countrycycling.org, 435-586-7567 Team Evanston Center and Piper Jaffray Riding nizes a wide variety of rides to meet the Website - www.colorcountrycycling.org Sponsors - All West Communications; Contact - Rob Van Kirk, 208-233-0951, Location - Salt Lake City needs of cyclists of all abilities. Rides Type of Cycling - Our club supports the Bear River Lodge; Bootworks of Park [email protected] Club StatementJoin a fun group of are listed under the Ride Calendar, full spectrum of cycling activities as well City; City of Evanston, Wyoming; Cook- Website - www.idahocycling.com people as we train to ride centuries. non-members are welcome on any ride. as advocacy, and trail maintenance. Sanders & Associates, Inc.; Evanston Type of Cycling - road racing, road tour- This is a relaxed group that enjoys rid- BBTC recognizes its responsibility to be Location - Cedar City Regional Hospital; GoEndurance.com; ing, advocacy ing and participating in various century a contributing member of our community Club StatementThe Color Country JB's Restaurants; Kamas City, Utah; Location - Pocatello, ID and charity rides. We begin the season and as such donates a portion of our Cycling Club was formed in 1997 to KEVA Country 1240 AM; KOTB/ Club StatementIdaho Cycling getting reacquainted with our bikes and major fund raising events to charitable promote cycling and cycling safety. It KNYN FM; Pacific Power; Uinta Enthusiasts (“ICE”) was founded in 1997 getting in shape to ride longer and longer organizations. has since grown into the largest and most County Herald; the Wasatch-Cache “to encourage bicycle riding, to promote distances. Tuesday evenings climbing, active group of cyclists in southwestern National Forest; BBX Ranch/Putnam a healthy lifestyle, provide recreational Thursday evenings sprints and strength Bountiful Mazda/Bountiful Bicycle Utah. From mountain to road, racing to Bison; Best Western Dunmar Inn; BP opportunities and demonstrate that building, Saturday's fun rides of increas- Cycling Club touring, cycling advocacy to event sup- America; Domino's Pizza; Grouchy Mark cycling is a practical means of transpor- tation.” ICE is the current incarnation of what over the years has been a sequence of bicycle clubs in the Pocatello area. Cycling has a long history in Pocatello,
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Team Inertia is a reg- Peak Fasteners, Yeti Cycles, Cannondale, Contact - Shawna Rowley, srowley@ to Building, Mapping, and Riding fine, istered non-profit corporation social Crank Brothers, Sigma Sports, Enervit, Mad Dog Cycles Race Team weber.edu, technical singletrack trails. 4th of July organization - completely independent Maxxis, North Face Solutions, Sponsors - Mad Dog Cycles, Jamba (801) 782-3618, or Matt Howard, matt@ Ride/Barbeque, Helper Arts Fest' rides, - dedicated to the enhancement of good Edgewood Builders, CTX Mortgage Juice, 4Life and Riovida, Stampede thebikeshoppe.com, (801) 476-1600 and our Spring RACE/FEST". sportsmanship, rider education, and Company, Redwood Endodontics, SDI Marketing, Stonehaven Dentistry, Ishii Website - www.OgdenOne.com cycling development in the state of Utah. Sportswear, T2 Performance Training Design, Signs by Tomorrow, Powerbar, Type of Cycling - Mainly road, but we Salt Lake City Cycling We encourage all people willing to ride Contact - Bob Saffell bobsaffell@ Trek, Tifosi, Maxxis, Sundance Resort. welcome everyone! Sponsors - Canyon Bicycles with others to join the club, or join a teamrevolutionracing.com Contact - Keith Payne, keith@maddog- Location - Ogden, Utah Contact - Mike Hanseen, 801.278.1500, ride. We hold to a set of "ride consid- Website - teamrevolutionracing.com cycles.com Club StatementSince 2002, members of [email protected] erations" and do not allow egos in our Type of Cycling - Focus on MTB Website - www.maddogcycles.com the Ogden One Cycling Club have sup- Website - www.canyonbicycles.com pelotons. Our mission is to see all levels Racing and Cyclocross Racing with a bit Type of Cycling - MTB racing, road ported cycling throughout the Northern Type of Cycling - Road and Mountain of riders enjoy the sport from the week- of Road Racing thrown in. And always training and Utah area. Our club members, from all Location - Salt Lake City day rides to race day. There is no rider recreational riding. endurance rides, recreational MTB and over the Wasatch front, are friendly and Club StatementWeekly club rides for worth leaving behind. Location - Sandy Utah Road. encouraging and welcome riders of all both road and mountain. Majority of Club Statement Team Revolution Location - Orem, Utah abilities. Many of our members are suc- members are road riders. 100% open to Team Novara Utah Mountain Sports is a growing team of Club StatementThe Mad Dog race team cessful in the Utah racing scene and are all to join. No cliques! No high school Sponsors: REI enthusiastic, community minded indi- is a community-based team focused on willing to offer advice to other interested theatrics, no judgments just having fun Contact - Dave Fulghum, 486-2100, viduals who like to push themselves to not only mountain bike racing, but also club members when requested. We have riding bikes. [email protected] succeed on and off the bike. The team trail building, guided MTB rides for the fast paced rides, slower paced rides, and Website - www.velowasatch.homestead. is made up of close to 50 people from public and promoting cycling awareness women only rides. Please check our web- Southwestern Utah Bicycle Touring com Beginners to Pro’s and. This makes a in our cities and state. We welcome rid- site for ride schedules. Association (SWUBTA) Type of Cycling - Road/Mountain/ large and diverse team that will have ers of all ability levels to participate with Sponsors: none Touring/Racing participants in pretty much any Cycling our team, even if they don't wish to race. Park City Cycling Academy Contact - Lucy Ormond, 435-229-1404, Location - Salt Lake City event that occurs in the intermountain Sponsors - Giant Bicycles, First [email protected] Club Statement Team Novara Utah is area. The team has dedicated the 2006 Northshore Cycling Club Endurance, Spiuk, Veltec Sports, Look, Website - SWUBTA.com a recreation focused club. We can and season to Stan Crane who passed away Sponsors - Bingham Cyclery Sidi, Vredestein, Easton, Blackburn, Cole Type of Cycling - Road touring, mtn do support those desiring to race, but our in late February. 2005 Intermountain Cup Contact - Skylere Bingham, (801) 825- Sport, World Class Realty, Align Spa, biking, recreational. primary focus is FUN! We participate Team Champions. 2005 Utah Cyclocross 8632, [email protected] Contact - Todd Hageman, 435.513.0432, Location - St. George, UT in century rides, charity rides (MS 150) Series Team Champions Website - www.binghamcyclery.com [email protected] Club Statement SWUBTA's focus is and supported tours, we organize weekly Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Road Website - www.parkcitycycling.com to provide recreational weekend and group rides, mostly mellow but the occa- Team Sugar Touring, Road Recreation, Type of Cycling - Road weekday rides, the annual Cactus Hugger sional barnburner. Team Novara Utah Sponsors - White Pine Touring, Rocky MTB Racing, MTB Recreational Location - Park City Century, and bicycle safety, education meets monthly at the Salt Lake REI. Mountain Bikes, Smith Eyewear, Silver Location - Bingham Cyclery, Sunset, UT Club StatementPCCA is a developmen- and advocacy in Southwestern Utah. Mountain Spa, Clif Bar, US Bank, Reef, Club StatementNorthshore was estab- tal cycling program that provides a foun- Visitors to the area are always welcome Team Pedro's SLC Giro, Camelbak, Silver Creek Dentistry, lished in the late 1970's with a range of dation for riders from around the United to join club rides. Sponsors - Canyon Bicycles, Wasatch Animal Clinic, Washington 50-100 members per year. Membership States to move to Utah and race and train Hagermann's Bake House Café, Este School Inn, Reef, Southwest Children's dues are $30.00, which always help under a professional team environment. Team Inertia Cycling Club Pizzeria, & Recover-Ease Clinic support bicycle racing. Rides usually The Academy focuses on provided young Sponsors - Ideal Data Solutions ; Contact - Doug Peterson - 801.523.6010 Contact - Jean Carlan - 435-513-2271, meet at one of the five Bingham Cyclery riders the skills needed to compete at Optimum Mortgage, Golsan Cycles, - [email protected] [email protected] locations (see the website for more infor- National level races. PCCA will compete Rentmeister Electric, Waterford School Website - www.pedrosSLC.com Website - www.teamsugarutah.com mation), so there is always a fun group in 8 NRC races this summer. Contact - Crystal Chambers crystalc@ Type of Cycling - Cruisers to Downhill Type of Cycling - Mountain Biking rac- ride nearby! The rides range from begin- golsancycles.com, chair, scottg@golsan- and everything in-between ing and recreational riding ning to racing level. Contact your local P.A.S.S. -Price Area Singletrack cycles.com, second chair, patc@golsan- Location - Salt Lake City Location - Park City, Utah Bingham's store for info! Members can Society cycles.com, third chair, 801-446-8183 Club StatementWe're just a drinking Club Statement Team Sugar, est. 2003 purchase club clothing, and will receive Sponsors - Bicycleworks, Peterson Website - www.golsancycles.com team with a really bad biking problem - a club card which provides a 15% off Chemical, Carbon County Type of Cycling - All forms and types. and we wouldn't want it any other way! discount on parts and accessories at all Contact - Fuzzy - 435-650-0639, Location - South Jordan. Continued from page 7 Bingham Cyclery locations. Come check [email protected] us out! Website - groups.msn.com/PriceAreaSin gletrackSociety Ogden One Cycling Club Type of Cycling - Mtb Riding & Racing Sponsors - Harristone, Sun Valley and Trail-Building You can never be too
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Trail of the Month The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a Hoot in Sandy and Draper By Gregg Bromka the brush on smooth sandy miles on Suncrest trails. trail across Bear Canyon and to Tread: All singletrack. A "work in progress" is Little Willow Canyon. Now you the best way to describe the can turn around because forg- Physically: Moderate (smooth- Draper and Sandy sections of ing ahead requires portaging a riding trails with plenty of inter- the Bonneville Shoreline Trail remarkably steep trail over a mittent terrain challenges). (BST). In years past, ongoing rocky knoll past Flight of the Technically: Moderate (hand- housing developments, stalled Eagle Trail. If you do make the built trails are not lacking in negotiations with landown- effort, you'll have to backtrack challenging sections). ers, environmentally sensitive after about a mile along the BST areas, and rugged terrain left when you hit the trail blockage Gain: Up to 500 feet for the portions of the trail incomplete on the Sandy section, where a BST; add on up to 1,500 feet for or blocked completely. Despite disgruntled landowner has pro- Suncrest trails. these setbacks, ambitious trail hibited trail use. No bother. The building projects produced return ride to the Flight Park is a Trailhead Access: Point of the many miles of excellent trail. delight and neither the dead end Mountain Flight Park: From With the recent completion trail or the silly hike-a-bike can I-15, take exit 288 for Draper of the vital Lower Corner tarnish it. and Bluffdale, and go east on Canyon connection, you can If you're feeling fresh upon Highland Drive for .8 mile. now ride entirely on dirt from returning to North Maple Turn right onto Traverse Ridge Upper Corner Canyon Road to Hollow Trail, then gear down, Road; then turn right onto Steep Point of the Mountain Flight way down, and make the Mountain Drive after .6 mile. Park (north side). In time, the 1.5-mile, 1,000-foot climb to Wind through the residential BST is planned to run to Little Suncrest atop the Traverse area for 1.5 miles to the end of Cottonwood Canyon and link to Mountains. The trail is a steep pavement. Park off to the right Alpine and other regional trails. creep on the way up, but gravity near the launch pad and out- But wait, there's more. takes hold firmly on the return house. Whereas legal wrangling over descent. Don't be hasty to point Upper Corner Canyon Road: private property and right of your front wheel downhill upon From I-15, take Exit 291 for ways appear to have forever making the climb either because Draper, and travel east on 12300 severed the Sandy BST, the more singletrack awaits. Exit South. Turn right onto 1300 Draper side receives a warm the trail at the Suncrest com- East at Hidden Valley Shopping welcome from its neighbors munity park and then cross Center, and then go left onto at Suncrest. In fact, Suncrest Deer Ridge Drive to pick up the Pioneer Road (12400 South). offers a half-dozen miles of South Maple Hollow Trail. Ride Drive 1 mile east, turn right onto multi-use trails right now with the 1.5-mile, down-and-back- 2000 East, and park where pave- more on the drawing board. up loop, freewheel back down ment turns to dirt near the steel If you tie together the Draper North Maple Hollow Trail to gate. BST with Suncrest's North and the BST, and mosey back to the South Maple Hollow Trails, then Flight Park to wrap up your ride. Read more trail descriptions you can log nearly 20 miles of You'll catch a killer view of Mount Timpanogos if you in Mountain Biking Utah by singletrack and climb over 2,000 make the climb from the Draper BST to Suncrest. Location: Draper foothills Gregg Bromka. Get a copy at feet, and that's a ride worth tout- Photo: Gregg Bromka between Point of the Mountain your favorite bike shop or at ing. and Upper Corner Canyon Road. cyclingutah.com.
Details: keel for 1.5 miles, and you'll Hill before curving around the Length: 7.5 miles one way; With many access points to find magnificent views of the new L. D. S. church and drop- 15 miles round trip; add on 4.5 Draper's BST, you can easily Salt Lake Valley from gaps ping into Lower Corner Canyon. customize your ride to your lik- between the homes. The trail A new section of trail, built SLC Collective Seeking Bike Ed Course ing, but if you want to go the jogs into Maple Hollow and last November so it might still Instructors distance then you should head to passes the North Maple Hollow be in need of getting "buffed Trail, which rises to the Traverse out" this spring, angles north and the Flight Park and ride to Upper The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective, a nonprofit organiza- Corner Canyon Road or vice Mountains' ridge at Suncrest. zigzags up and out of the can- Legs willing, hit that trail on yon. It crosses the aqueduct path tion, is seeking individuals as part-time course instructors. The versa. Bicycle Education Project will offer bike safety and bike mechan- From the Flight Park, you'll the return. Continuing on, the and then intersects the dirt and BST ducks into a tunnel under gravel Upper Corner Canyon ics courses to kids and adults of all ages and abilities. The bike find the BST taking off from safety instructor position involves attending a League of American near the end of paved Steep Traverse Ridge Road and then Road. Don't turn around just yet pops up to Rambling Road. because there is more singletrack Bicyclists’ Road I course and training seminar to become a League Mountain Drive and run- Certified Instructor (LCI – see www.bikeleague.org/programs/ ning behind the backyards of Follow signs directing you back ahead, and it's sweet. onto the dirt trail on the south Across Upper Corner Canyon education/seminars.php for more information). Responsibilities houses that nestle against Steep include coordinating, scheduling and teaching courses. The suc- Mountain. Initially, the BST side of Rambling. Quick climbs Road, the BST traces the con- and descents coupled with spicuous shoreline bench cut by cessful applicant may be required to work flexible hours including makes a beeline across the weekends. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@slcbikecollec- brushy foothills on a near even smooth and chunky tread take the ancient lake with Lone Peak you past Red Rock and Potato towering overhead. Ride through tive.org or mail to PO Box 2400, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-2400 if you are interested in this excellent opportunity. For more detailed information visit www.slcbikecollective.org or call Jason G.O.T.S. at 485-2906. OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SWAP
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UtahMountainBiking.com fill all NCCA eligibility guidelines and Guthrie and Rob Westerman) are national is to provide an educational and encour- Sponsors - none sponsoring club and university guide- champion NORBA racers. aging environment for women to achieve Club Guide - Continued Contact - Michael Engberson or Bruce lines. The USU Cycling Club also offers Location - Salt Lake City their racing or recreational cycling goals. from page 5 Argyle, 801-756-6027, umb@madsci. regular club memberships for students Club Statement We are a group of 90 WWCC fields an elite and developmental com and alumni. road and mountain cycling enthusiasts. race team and aims to continue bringing Website - www.utahmountainbiking.com Founded in the mid-1980s, we the largest more women into the sport. is a dedicated group of women bike Type of Cycling - Mtb racing, Mtb rec- Utah Valley Racing and among the oldest competitive cycling Elite Race Team Members - Jennifer racers devoted to introducing as many reational riding Sponsors - Thanksgiving Point, Extreme clubs in Utah. Whether you are an Hanks, Lisa Milkavich, Benita Pulins, women as possible to the sport and pro- Location - Alpine, UT PT, Racers Cycle Service, Work in aggressive competitor looking for team- Katie Stoll, Darcie Strong, Jen Ward, Jill moting the fun of competitive racing. Club StatementUtahMountainBiking. Progress mates and support, a newcomer hoping Wilkerson-Smith. Team Sugar provides free women's rides com was started by Bruce Argyle in the Contact - John Mcilmoil 375-3480, to try racing for the first time, or a week- Development Team Members - Lauren every Tuesday night throughout the sum- early 90's as a place to post pictures [email protected] ender in search of riding partners, the Barros, Kristen Burnett, Debbie mer, which allows women to learn Mtn. and descriptions of his mountain Website - utahvalleyracing.com Vanguard Media Group Cycling Team/ Chiquito, Melanie Helm, Shawna Niles. Bike skills, trails, etc in a non-competi- biking adventures. Club members Type of Cycling - Road Racing Utah Premier Cycling Club atmosphere tive environment. We also offer clinics included mostly brother-in-laws who Location - Utah Valley will enrich your cycling experience. Young Riders teaching the basics of bike mechanics. enjoyed biking together. Today the Club Statement Sponsors - Jan's/White Pine Touring, For more information call Jean Carlan UtahMountainBiking.com web site This is our fourth year of making road Wasatch Mountain Club Mountain Trails Foundation, Wells Fargo 435-513-2271 brings together a wide variety of bikers racing accessible to the masses. We like Sponsors - none Private Client Services, TOSH Park City, of all abilities through the discussion to race and share good times. Contact - Audrey Rindfleisch, (801) Park City Orthodontics, Silver Mountain Timpanogos High School Cycling board, group rides and race events. 647-0756, [email protected] Sports Club Sponsors - None Utah Velo Club Website - www.wasatchmountainclub. Contact - Tom Noaker, Race Team Contact - Donnalee Eisenhart, 801-223- Utah State University Cycling Sponsors - The Bike Peddler, Gold's org - follow biking link Director, 435-901-1766. Heinrich Deters, 3120 ext 183, [email protected]. Sponsors - Gym, Alphagraphics Type of Cycling - mountain biking and Rec Program Director, 435-659-1188. ut.us; President: JT Ferrin, jt_ferrin@ Utah State University, Electrical Contact - Stan Swallow, 801-763-8364, road touring. Website - www.youngriders.com hotmail.com Wholesale Supply, Carmichael Training [email protected] Location -Salt Lake City and Park City, Type of Cycling - MTB, road recreation- Website - None Systems, Joyride! Bikes, Sunrise Website - www.utahveloclub.com Utah al, road racing Type of Cycling - Road Racing Cyclery, Al's Cyclery, Rees Homes, Dr. Type of Cycling - Mostly Road recre- Club StatementThe Wasatch Mountain Location - Park City Base Location - Orem, Utah, Evan J LeFevre Chiropractic ational and racing with some Mountain Club is a recreational outdoor club for Club StatementThe Young Riders is Timpanogos High School Contact bikers. adults. Members organize local rides sev- a 501-3c non-profit dedicated to intro- Club StatementThis is our first year President- Ira Tibbitts, [email protected] Location - American Fork, Utah eral times a week in the local Salt Lake ducing youth ages 8-18 to the sport of at Timpanogos High School, JT Ferrin Advisor-Stephen Bialkowski, Stephen. Club StatementThe Utah Velo Club and Park City environs and occasional cycling. The Recreational program offers and his brother Jake asked me to spon- [email protected] in American Fork is for the purpose of weekend trips to Moab, and nearby day and weeklong camps for begin- sor the team as the school advisor. JT Head Coach-Tommy Murphy, TMurph@ organizing local group rides and informal states. Rides are organized at various bik- ner, intermediate and advanced riders wrote a constitution and we were on our cc.usu.edu, races. Cyclists of all abilities and fitness ing abilities from Not To Difficult(NTD) throughout the summer. The race team way. We ordered uniforms in January [email protected] levels are invited to participate in the through Moderate (MOD) to Most participates in Intermountain Cup and designed by JT and Jake, hopefully they Website - www.usu.edu/cycling club without a membership fee. There Difficult (MSD). Join us for social, spir- NORBA National events. Race Team will be here before the spring rides begin. Type of Cycling - Road, Mtn, Cyclo-X, is no mandatory level of participation ited climbs. Publication- The Rambler training begins March 1st and continues JT and Jake recruited other students to BMX, Freeride, NCCA; required to remain in the club. If you (issued monthly) through Aug 15th. Race Team Director participate in the club, and currently we NCCA Conference: Rocky Mountain are interested, you are in. We have 280 Tom Noaker has 23 years of bike rac- have ten members. Never before in the Location - Utah State University - members and were organized in October Wasatch Women's Cycling Club ing experience, is a two-time NORBA history of Timpanogos have we had a Logan, Utah 2003. Sponsors - JR Smith Coaching, Price National Champion and USA Certified cycling team, so these young boys have Club StatementThe USU Cycling Club Waterhouse Coopers, Revolution Cycles, cat 2 coach. Rec Director Heinrich created a revolution of sorts. We are not was established in 2000 to offer USU Vanguard Media Group Cycling Team Clif Bar, Arosnet Deters has a background in Physical sanctioned by the school because the students the opportunity to race under / Utah Premier Cycling Club Contact - Jill Wilkerson-Smith, Education and is a veteran of Endurance administration feels that the sport is dan- the governing body of the National Sponsors - Title: Vanguard Media President, 801-809-2570, consultjr@ and Ultra Endurance cycling. gerous, (what about football) go figure? Collegiate Cycling Association (NCCA). Group Shop: Spin Cycle. Other spon- msn.com; We have sponsored about five rides and The USU Cycling Club competes in the sors: Nate Wade Subaru, Millcreek Darcie Strong, Secretary, 801-815-4847, hope to have more in the spring. John Editor’s Note: If you missed Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Coffee, Squatters Pub Brewery, Cerami [email protected] getting your club listed, you Gardner came and spoke to our team Conference against schools from Utah, Chiropractic, Barlage Insurance, Display Website - www.wasatchwomencycling. about professional riding and he even Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada. Business, Inc. org have a second chance. We will recruited two students for Sports Base on There are over 16 schools that compete Contact - Bill Cutting 949-4080 bcut- Type of cycling - Road racing and recre- publish part 2 of the club guide Line and recently we had a Pizza Party. in the Rocky Mountain Conference. [email protected] or Kurt Peterson: ational road riding in our next issue. If you would Hopefully when our uniforms arrive the In order to race with an NCCA team, 673-2758 [email protected] Location - Salt Lake City, Utah students will feel a greater sense of unity. like your club listed, please individuals must be an enrolled student Website - www.vanguardcycling.com Club StatementWWCC was founded email [email protected] of the sponsoring university, purchase a Type of Cycling - Primarily road in 2000 by Jill Wilkerson-Smith and USAC collegiate racing permit, and ful- cycling, but two of our members (Ellen Daphne Perry. The purpose of our club for details.
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Day Miles Climb Category Elevation Gain we were served ous day at the local bike shop.) (feet) up what was Besides, the weather gods must Climbing the Alps - probably the have decided they had satisfied Continued from page 2 9/25 45.9 Col du Soulor 2 2933 best meat and their debt to Rick and me as the Col dʼAubisque HC* 2725 cheese plat- weather was once again threaten- 9/26 67.83 Col du Tourmalet HC 4547 ter of our trip. ing, the first time since our soak- Luz Ardiden HC 3238 Not so good ing thunder and lightning climb d’Huèz, and our base camp for 9/27 57.43 Col dʼAspin (west side) 2 2080 because . . . up the Col d’Aubisque. Instead, the remainder of our trip. Col de Peyresourde 1 2195 well, I will we decided to climb l’Alpe I had grand ambitions for Col dʼAspin (east side) 1 2621 explain that d’Huèz and, after descending the our first day in the Alps. The 9/28 31.7 Col du Portet dʼAspet (east side) 2 1434 later. Col de Sarenne, climb to the ski plan was to ride to the top of Col de Menté 1 2329 After eating, resort of Les Deux Alpes, anoth- l’Alpe-d’Huèz, on up over the Col du Portet dʼAspet (west side) 2 1407 it was another er somewhat well-known climb Col de Sarenne, the higher pass 9/29 27.5 Mt. Ventoux HC 5292 fast and fan- of the Tour, before returning to on the south side of l’Alpe 9/30 60.4 Col dʼIzoard HC 3740 tastic descent. Bourg-d’Oisans. d’Huèz, down to the main road, Col du Lautaret 1 2782 By the time While l’Alpe-d’Huèz has the up to the summit of the Col du 10/1 55 Alpe dʼHuez HC 3642 we arrived at aura of being the toughest climb Lautaret, on up to the top of Les Deux Alpes 2 2200 Briançon, how- in the Tour, it simply is not true. the Col du Galibier, with a long 10/2 24.7 Col de la Madeleine HC 5010 ever, it was The Tourmalet, Mt. Ventoux, the return to Bourg-d’Oisans. It 10/3 34.5 Col du Télégraphe 1 2585 already dusk, Galibier, and arguably several was a grand idea, but between Col du Galibier HC 4039 and we still others are tougher climbs. But arriving late, getting up late, *(In the Tour, climbs are ranked beginning with 4, the easiest, up through 1, with HC had a 27 kilo- no other climb looks as imposing and having breakfast, there was (“hors catégorie” or above categorization, being reserved for the very toughest climbs.) meter climb nor is as photogenic as l’Alpe- simply not enough time, and to the top of d’Huèz. That being said, make potentially not enough energy, we noticed a sculpture of four backs up a steep, forested slope the Col du no mistake. It is still a mon- for such a quest. bicycles in a line and painted, in to a gently sloped section before Lautaret. Though it was quickly ster of a climb, and with its 21 So, we made our second devi- succession, yellow, white with finally emerging from the trees turning dark, we witnessed a “lacets”, or switchbacks, one of ation from our planned itinerary, red polka dots, green and white. for the final switchbacks, to the beautiful sunset as the rays from the most fun climbs to tackle. and in fact ended up altering our At intermittent intersections and top. It was at this summit that the setting sun struck the west The corners of the switch- plans for each day thereafter. roundabouts, there are individual a gregarious Italian, who tried facing mountain slopes, turn- backs are numbered in reverse As it was another clear day (the sculptures of each of these bikes. to speak to me in French but ing them gold, and deepening order, beginning with 21 and weather gods were making up We followed the signs through could not help speaking mostly to red until the shadows finally counting down to 1. (That is a for their shellacking of Rick and Briançon directing us to the Col in Italian, offered to and took my engulfed them. That, however, little deceptive, however, since me on the Aubisque), we decided d’Izoard. You cannot get lost picture in front of the summit was when we still had over ten after making turn No. 1, you still to climb the Col d’Izoard and looking for these climbs. They marker. kilometers to go. The final kilo- ride through the hilltop town, Col du Lautaret. We first drove are so famous that directing We had lunch at the Refuge meters were climbed in complete making two more very definite to the top of the Col du Lautaret signs are all over. Napoléon, a café just a few hun- darkness. That was the not-so- switchback turns.) Each cor- to start the day’s ride. From It is 21 kilometers from dred meters below the summit good part of our lunch decision. ner has a sign with the corner’s there, we descended to Briançon, Briançon to the summit of the and so named because it had On the other hand, under Rick’s number, and the name of a past knowing we would have to fin- Col d’Izoard. Because of its hosted Napoleon on his return criteria, by finishing after dark, it winner of the stage. The bot- ish the day by climbing back variety, it was actually one of from exile on the Isle of Elbe. qualified as a perfect day. After tom three corner signs have up to the top of the Lautaret. It my favorite rides on this trip. It Lunch is a relative term, as we returning to Bourg-d’Oisans, we two names: There are only 21 was fast descent, where I hit my follows a river most of the way arrived here approximately 4 finished the day off with one of corners, and at this point in fastest speeds of our trip thanks to the top, climbing through a p.m. We debated whether we the best pizzas I have eaten, an time, 24 winners of this stage. to long stretches of straight and fairly narrow canyon to an open had enough time to stop for interesting twist given this res- The winners are listed in order steep road. area where the quaintly scenic lunch, but we were hungry, and taurant was our last choice after beginning with corner No. 21. It is quickly apparent that town of Cervières sits, and con- besides, this had become a tradi- having been rejected by other Lance Armstrong is listed on this Briançon has a Tour tradi- tinues up to the very small resort tion. It was both a good and not restaurants for arriving too late. corner for his win in 2001 along tion. As we entered the town, hamlet of Laus. It then switch- so good decision. Good because The next day, we again post- with Fausto Coppi, the winner of poned our planned ascension the first stage up l’Alpe-d’Huèz. of the Galibier. In addition to Armstrong is also listed on cor- once again awakening late, the ner sign No. 19 for his win in Saturday market with its cheese, 2004. sausage, vegetable and dry goods This climb was Rick’s pri- stands was in full swing in front mary target for the trip. He was of our hotel. Who can resist excited for the pending ascent. 18th annual All West Communications that? This was only our second, I had already done this climb and I might add last, gift and twice back in 2003. But like High Uintas Classic Bicycle Stage Race souvenir shopping of the trip, the I said, it is a always a fun and first being a stopover in Avignon challenging climb, and I too was to buy colorful tablecloth sets excited. The climb is 14 kilome- June 17th - 18th, 2006 for which the Provence region is ters of switchbacks with a fairly Evanston, Wyoming known. (Well, actually I guess it was our third time shopping if KAMAS TO EVANSTON BALD MOUNTAIN you count the souvenir jerseys Continued on page 10 ROAD RACE, “Over the Top” 10,700’ Saturday, and browsing we did the previ- June 17th, start time 9 am at Kamas City Hall. The classic 80 mile road race is back! Finish at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston.
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Coach’s Corner Planning Your Season The sport of cycling has more advanced training period grown tremendously here in to prepare you for your most the state of Utah thanks to the important events of the year. numerous event organizers and In the sport of cycling there great sponsors we have through- are many disciplines and the out the state. If you are based preparation and training needed in the Salt Lake City area you for these different events will could truly race 5 days a week. vary greatly. A time trialist’s There are a plethora of weekly training schedule is inane to the criteriums to choose from, the criterium racer and a criterium Salt Air time trials and on week- racer’s training schedule is ends a choice of road and moun- meaningless to the ultra-endur- tain bike races as well as various ance athlete. Specific training centuries and local events. With and preparation is needed for so much going on it’s vital to each of these cyclists and their plan your season and respec- respective disciplines as will tively, your training. be the training and preparation In order to plan your training, needed for your goal events. you first need to determine your A time trialist’s performance event calendar. Look at what’s focus is on consistent and steady available, not just for the upcom- sustainable power while a crite- ing months, but for the entire rium racer’s training focus is on season. Go through and pick out acceleration and repeatability. the races and events you know Training the body to produce you want to do as well as others and recovery from the repetitive that you are interested in. From efforts found with accelerating there label them as an A, B or and decelerating in and out of C event with “A” races being of corners. The specific needs of highest priority. This will help the two and training therein is you delineate which events you greatly different. are training for and which ones An organized, planned train- you can use as part of your train- ing program eliminates the ran- ing. Here in Utah the cycling dom, aimless approach used by season normally kicks off in many athletes. A well-structured March with a number of road plan gives guidance, direction, and mountain bike events and and scope to everything done. begins to wind down in October. If you find yourself at the same This is an enormous calendar weekly rides (Tuesday Night spanning 8 months of the year Worlds), doing the same weekly which doesn’t include the cyclo- workouts then that’s probably cross season. If you incorporate a sign that it’s time to rethink ‘cross, then you’re easily look- your training and what specific ing at racing 10 of the 12 months preparation is needed in order to of the year--that’s longer than perform your best at your goal the NBA or NFL season! It is events. crucial to look at the big picture Planning your season is the when planning your season and foundation of a structured train- respectively, your training. ing program. “In training noth- After you’ve explored all of ing happens by accident, but by your options and you have deter- design.” (Tudor Bompa) Don’t mined your A, B and C events, just train, train right!!! the next step is to plan your 66 training for these events. The Tommy Murphy is a profes- most important piece of knowl- sional coach with Carmichael edge you need to know when Training System. He works planning your training schedule with a wide variety of ath- is that your form is going to letes from the beginner to vary throughout the year. You the professional athlete. For are NOT going to be able to more information about CTS maintain peak performance for services and coaching email est 8 months. 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descending down the Col de Sarenne, it had rained off and on. But when I arrived at the dam, it had stopped and the clouds had seemed to lighten. I decided I probably had time to do the climb to Les Deux Alpes before the heavy weather set in. So, I started up the moun- tain, only to have it start raining about a kilometer into the climb. The weather gods must not have liked me challenging them, so they rained, and at times poured, on me all the way to the top. Like its famous brother, this climb counts down its turns, though this road is more like a winding mountain road than ing around looking for Rick, the switchbacks up to l’Alpe Climbing the Alps - without success. As I said, our d’Huèz. Still, in a pouring rain, Continued from page 8 plan had been to ride over the I anxiously counted down the Col de Sarenne and down the turns. When I arrived at the south slope of l’Alpe-d’Huèz. top, I was tired, hungry, wet and consistent and average slope of However, the route out of l’Alpe cold. I spied a small market, 7.9%. You soon realize that the d’Huez and on up to the top of and ducked inside for food, Left: Rick ascending La Madeleine. only reprieve you get is in many the Col de Sarenne is not well- drink, warmth and a reprieve Above: Perfect ending to a perfect trip. of the corners where the slope marked. Finally, I decided that from the rain. I purchased a eases somewhat for the turn. when he could not find me, he package of “gaufres sucrés”, finish, but must have been head- the south by way of the Col du You come to anticipate them, so either found his way and con- sugared-infused chewy waffles, ing up a street that paralleled Lautaret, and then down the it is a cruel corner which turns tinued on, or returned back to and Orangina for some quick the street where I was waiting. north side. If conditions were out to be as steep, or steeper, Bourg-d’Oisans. I had to do one energy. Subsequently, we both wandered favorable, we would climb the than the road itself. or the other, so I continued on. As I looked out from the looking for each other but never Galibier from the north side. Rick and I finally got on The road descending from the store, the raining had nearly came within each other’s line of Before arriving at the top of the road and rode a scant one Col de Sarenne is rough, little stopped. I made my exit, sight. Rick did decide to contin- the Col du Lautaret, it started kilometer before the beginning used and strewn with rock till quickly ate a couple of gaufres ue on but, since the route to the to snow, and the temperature the climb up l’Alpe-d’Huèz. about halfway down. That defi- and drank the Orangina, packed Col de Sarenne was not well- on our car’s thermometer was Some warmup. From there, we nitely slows the descent. But the rest in my pockets and marked, he ended up following a fluctuating between 1° - 2° C. began to tackle the face of this it is very scenic, and near the jumped on my bike. It was at road that would eventually have At the top of the Galibier, it was mountain one switchback at a bottom goes through the beauti- this moment that I decided the sent him down the wrong side of windy and - 4° C., with patches time. I arrived at the finish first, ful, colorful town of Mizoën. weather gods were toying with the mountain and in the wrong of ice on the road. So, the then road back along the course It must be this town’s goal to me. As soon as I rolled onto direction. He is a smart guy, decision was made to postpone for about a half kilometer to have flower boxes in every win- the road, it started raining again. though, and realized all this. So, the Galibier to the next day, where it starts to head downhill. dow and flower pots virtually And it rained and poured the he decided to simply return to our last day of cycling, and to There, I waited for Rick. And everywhere else, all overflowing entire 26 kilometers back to the the hotel. He missed all the fun mount an assault instead on the waited . . . and waited . . . and with beautiful flowers in full hotel. of 38 kilometers in the rain. Col de la Madeleine, which at waited. Finally, I rode back to blossom. Leaving Mizoën, you As I entered our room drip- The following day, the Col 2000 meters is over 600 meters one of the cafes where several soon come out on the Barrage ping wet, I found Rick laying du Galibier was again our goal. (approximately 1900 feet) lower cyclists were hanging out and du Chambon, or Chambon Dam. on the bed, showered, dressed, However, it had been raining in elevation. asked after him. They did not This is a large reservoir resting relaxed and reading. We soon during the night and was quite The drive down the north recall seeing him. between steep, massive canyon determined that Rick had made cool. Knowing that the top of slope of the Galibier was very Sensing that he had made a walls and filled with soft, milky a wrong turn above the Alpe the Galibier is at 2645 meters, scenic. We descended first wrong turn, an easy thing to do blue glacial water. d’Huèz town center but before we were concerned about snow through barren, windswept ter- once you arrive in the town, I While waiting for Rick at the official finish of the Tour conditions. We decided to first rain, then shrubbery and grass spent the next half hour wander- the top of l’Alpe d’Huez and stage. He still arrived at the drive over the Galibier from meadows with grazing sheep West Yellowstone Spring Cycle Tour Ninth Annual Lakeside Ride Bike Yellowstone Before the May 13, 2006 Traffic Hits
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For more information call: West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce 406-646-7701 or e-mail: [email protected] www.cycleyellowstone.com APRIL 2006 cyclingutah.com 11 and goats, and finally into for- and an entertaining wall hanging Worried, I began to formulate an however, we immediately started the top of the Col du Télégraphe. ested valleys and slopes to the on which the author had writ- alternative plan which involved climbing the Col du Télégraphe. It then occurred to me that one base of the mountains. On the ten about the 365 times he had riding up the Col de la Croix de It soon started raining, and of us could descend back down way, we passed through Valloire, attempted to seduce his wife dur- Fer from the east side, and then rained the rest of the way to the and retrieve the car while the a ski resort nestled just beyond ing the last year. It was a mem- looping down around the Col du top of the Télégraphe. I stopped other road up toward the summit and below the top of the Col du orable final meal in the Alps. Glandon. Rick, fortunately, wor- and dressed more warmly for of the Galibier as far as weather Télégraphe, the warmup for the The next morning, we arose ried less about the weather than the five kilometer descent into and road conditions would allow Col du Galibier. From there, and for breakfast finished off our I did. I had told him early in Valloire where I quickly located without having to worry about a we drove on to La Chambre, a pastry purchases from the previ- our trip that my primary targets a small café and some hot dangerous descent. I suggested small town sitting at the base of ous day. We then packed up our were the Col du Tourmalet, Mt. chocolate. Rick arrived shortly this to Rick, telling him we the south slope of the Col de la bags, loaded them and our bikes Ventoux and the Col du Galibier. thereafter, and we reassessed our would flip a coin to decide who Madeleine. into the car, and headed off for He knew that if we did not ride situation. got to head up the Galibier. I From La Chambre, it is 20 the final day of this ambitious the Galibier today, it would be Given the weather, I suggest- was, of course, selfishly hoping kilometers to the top of the trip. Twenty-four hours later, we a huge disappointment for me. ed we should head back down. to win the toss, and even more Madeleine. It had ceased rain- would be winging it home. So he said we should follow our Rick would have kept climbing selfishly hoping he would volun- ing during our drive, and so Our plan, again, was to climb original plan and climb as far up as long as possible. But, after teer for me to continue on while we were hoping for a bit of a the Col du Télégraphe and on the Galibier as we could. we discussed the cold, prob- he went for the car. But I was reprieve during the climb. No up the Col du Galibier. We Fortunately, the precipitation able snow, and what would cer- determined to be a sport, toss the way. As soon as we started rid- drove up the Col du Glandon had stopped and the sun was tainly be a freezing and possibly coin and go after the car if it fell ing, it started to rain. It rained from the west side, only to find actually peaking out when we treacherous descent, Rick agreed in Rick’s favor. Rick, however, till three kilometers from the that as we neared the top, which reached our starting point in St. we should probably head back simply said I should go on while top, for which kilometers the was much lower in elevation Jean de Maurienne. We road down. So, after warming up, rained turned to snow and fog. than the summit of the Col du a fairly flat route to St. Michel we circled through Valloire and Continued on page 21 The climb felt like a pilgrim’s Galibier, it was snowing heavily. de Maurienne. Leaving there, started the short climb back to progression, continually encoun- tering adverse conditions as we rode curve after curve through small villages till arriving at the base of the high mountain ski Road Race, Tour resort, and then through the thick 3rd Annual fog and snow till finally emerg- May 20 & 21, 2006 & Team Time ing at the summit. Thankfully, there was once Garden City, Utah again a restaurant to provide Trial warmth, refuge and refreshment. We had some tasty soup, hot chocolate and bread. That was enough to prepare us for the cold descent back down. On exiting, it had stopped snowing which was nice for the descent. While it had taken over Presented by: two hours to reach the top, going down took 21 minutes. 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Mountain bike racing behind, in 2:12:15. The competi- tion between second and third in the pro men category was a Gillespie and Sherwin Say Goodbye to Winter at Desert Rampage bit more exciting, with Shannon Boffeli (Revolution) coming in at 2:12:48. In the pro women category, the race was similarly one-sided, with Kathy Sherwin (Ford Cycling) demonstrating that she’ll again be the one to beat this year. Like Gillespie, Sherwin opened up a huge gap, and came into the finish with a very comfortable lead over second place finisher Sue Abbene. Sherwin’s final time was 1:41:28, while Abbene came in at 1:53:14. Hopefully the pro fields will heat up a bit as the race sea- son progresses, and these riders will get some competition. The singlespeed category was possibly the most exciting of the day, with close times and a great course for singlespeeding. Jon Gallagher (Cole Sport) didn’t take a vacation after his cyclocross sea- son, and came in first with a time of 1:02:50. DeJay Birtch (Niner Bikes/Genuine Innovations) was close behind at 1:05:30. In third place at 1:07:24, Lynda Wallenfels Left: Kathy Sherwin keeps on winning. (Health FX) showed that sin- Above: Bart Gillespie as seen by his fellow racers - a blur. glespeeding is mostly definitely Photos: Joaquim Hailer. See more at joaquimhailer.com not a boys-only club. The Desert Rampage is a great race for shaking off the cobwebs, and provides a strong Huntsman Senior Games, is sur- In the men’s pro category, Bart kick-off to the Intermountain Cup prisingly scenic and varied for Gillespie (Raleigh) continued series. Not only that, it provides By Joaquim Hailer Mega-Pro Desert Rampage. what, at first glace, seems to be a to demonstrate that he has most a great excuse to head south and The two hundred and seventy nondescript patch of desert. From definitely not spent the winter get in some early-season riding Despite what the weather seven riders who made the trip the unique “Keyhole Wash” sec- drinking beer and watching TV. at Gooseberry Mesa or other St. report may lead you to believe, to St. George were rewarded tion, to open climbs with views Gillespie took the lead early on in George area trails. mountain biking season is close with a foreshadowing of summer, down into the ever-expanding the first of 4 laps on the course, If you missed your chance or at hand. It’s time to pull those with delightful warm weather metropolis of St. George, to a few and stayed in front for the entire would like another excuse to get bikes out of the garage and clean and sunny skies – and, in what is white-knuckle, dusty downhill race. “I don’t ride a trainer,” some of that fine red dust on your off the dirt and crud you left from becoming a reliable harbinger of sections, the race course serves up Gillespie said when quizzed about bike, the second Intermountain last autumn’s riding. In fact, if spring for many, the Green Valley plenty of variety. his training regimen. “I live in Cup race, the Cholla Challenge, you haven’t gotten yourself off dirt pit and adjacent mountain And it’s a good thing the Emigration Canyon, and mostly will go down in Hurricane on the couch yet this year, you’re bike competition area was seized race is held on a fun course - the just bike commute – it’s good to April 1st. You’d be a fool to miss already a step behind the couple from the local high school partiers overall winners in both male and ride on dirt again.” Gillespie’s it. hundred racers that showed up by a legion of mountain bikers. female categories didn’t really finishing time was 1:57:14. He in St. George for the first race of The course, shared by have much to do but check out the could easily have stopped to enjoy the Desert Rampage and the the Intermountain Cup series, the scenery and enjoy the trail. the warm weather for a while, as See comlete results on his closest competition, Mitchell page 20. Peterson (Balance Bar/Devo), finished a solid fifteen minutes
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Road touring Moab Skinny Tire Festival Hits New Highs By Ron Georg
When 24-Hour National Solo Champion Cameron Chambers rolled over a curb at the start of the hill climb during the Moab Skinny Tire Festival, he flatted. The race is informal, a whim for the recent Moab transplant, so he had no support, just his girlfriend with her cruiser bike. So Chambers borrowed her bike, kicked off his now useless shoes, and climbed 1,200 feet in five miles in his socks on a girl’s balloon-tire bike with a basket. He didn’t finish first. But he couldn’t have created a better allegory for the festival, Above: Cameron Chambers without shoes in the hillclimb. which is a fundraiser for the Left: Colorado River Corridor Ride. Photos courtesy of Lance Armstrong Foundation MoabActionShots.com. See photos of the entire festival on their (LAF). With the support of a website. loved one, Chambers pushed on given the festival more drawing ship ride, the annual Ride for the against ridiculous odds, knowing power in the cycling industry. Roses in Austin, Texas, seeks out he would suffer, but digging deep This year trainer to the stars Chris individual members for its Peloton just to stay in the race. At a fes- Carmichael attended as a guest Project. Each Peloton Project tival filled with cancer survivors speaker, and he and Bob Roll led member is free to raise money as and their friends, as well as those a celebrity ride followed by gour- he sees fit; this allows for personal riding in memory of others, most met lunch at Newspaper Rock for initiative from people who are people could appreciate his spirit. the festival’s top fundraisers. Trek passionate about fighting cancer. This was the sixth year for the Bicycles also took note of the Many of those people are like Moab Skinny Tire Festival, and the LAF. bers with the Moab Century, and event’s success, adding a trailer Mark Griffith, founder and orga- the event is now fully established. That makes this the third larg- road riding is attracting nearly as full of big-name bikes to the nizer of the Moab Skinny Tire While its early success seemed est bicycling event in Moab, many event participants as moun- boutique line-up (Serotta, Moots) Festival. Griffith lost his brother like a fluke—a road event in a behind only the venerable 24 tain biking to Moab (though Moab familiar to Skinny Tire repeat par- to cancer, and that turned the mountain bike town—the last Hours of Moab and the autumn still attracts many more mountain ticipants. LAF’s mission personal for him. couple of festivals have demon- Moab Century, hosted by the same bikers on a regular, non-event The festival is unique within He was already cycling as part strated this is a major attraction. promoter. However, combine the basis). the LAF’s fundraising structure. The foundation, which was started ThisSLCM10X7CyclingUtHalf year, 776 riders registered, 3/23/06 Moab 8:16 Skinny AM TirePage Festival’s 1 num- That sort of visibility has Continued on page 21 and they raised over $200,000 for with money raised in its own flag-
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I think Race, I found myself experienc- career as a pro cyclist is that ing emotions that I thought had profile feature’s Steve Shoell, a I can feel the beneficial conse- some of the people closest to quences of commuting to work by ended with my retirement from bike commuter for about 12 years. me, family members included, He rides throughout the year and bike more than most so that I stay pro cycling. Dave has an almost his commute is from 16-30 miles, a dedicated bike commuter. never really understood what magical way of putting the depending on weather and extra I was doing for a living. Most reader in the midst of an intense errands such as bank, dry clean- C.U.: Are you involved in the Americans underestimate bike adventure, and turning up the ers, groceries, etc. His total annual “diabetes community” as a role racing because it is a far more heat. Whether you’re already a miles may reach 5000. He is also model for other diabetics? complex sport than it initially fan of cycling or not, my recom- the father of 4 daughters. S.S.: I’m not sure if I am an appears. I believe that complex- official role model, but Dayna mendation is that you read this ity is both a barrier to attracting book. You’ll be glad you did. Cycling Utah: With all of the and I are volunteers on the Tour new fans, and one of the primary commuting miles, do also get out de Cure committee. In the past reasons the sport is so addictive we rode in many benefit rides for and ride with your wife and kids? for those who understand it. Steve Shoell: My wife Dayna and various worthy causes. When the Marty Jemison lives in Park I do some weekend rides with the Tour de Cure ride came to Utah After reading Dave Shields’ City, Utah, with his wife and kids. I do try to ride on weekends 3 years ago, it seemed like the first cycling story, The Race: A daughter. He’s one of fewer when possible. The main reason perfect benefit ride for us, not Novel of Grit, Tactics, and the than two dozen Americans to I ride a lot is that I have type I only because of my diabetes but Tour de France (reviewed in our ever finish the Tour de France, understood from an outsider’s diabetes. I can control my blood because my dad has Type II dia- July 2005 issue available online having done it twice. In 1999 perspective. Would Dave be sugar and maintain a healthy betes and Type II runs in Dayna’s at cyclingutah.com), a family he became the United States able to engage the reader closely weight by exercising every day. family. So obviously we are member said, “Wow, Marty, I Professional Cycling Champion, concerned about our children and enough that the very difficult Commuting to work on my bike wish I’d understood this much the second national champi- fills 3 purposes for me: it gets me always are hoping for a cure for decisions that pro athletes face about bicycle racing while you onship in his career. Marty to work, helps me to stay healthy the disease. felt real? were still competing.” Even my was teammates with Lance and handle my disease, and gets The answer is, “Yes.” I cycling tour guests get much Armstrong during his comeback me outside to have fun. C.U.: How can other bike com- sweated through the choices that greater insight into the world from cancer and played a key muters help the Tour de Cure? the main character, Ben Barnes, S.S.: Last year we had 300 rid- of pro cycling after reading the role in several of Armstrong’s C.U.: Did having diabetes create a had to make, and I think you desire to be a dedicated bike com- ers and this year we hope to have book. I mail every participant a early victories. Nowadays he will too. Along the way there muter? 500 with a goal of $150,000 to copy of The Race before our trip runs Marty Jemison Cycling were all sorts of great surprises. S.S.: Initially after college, I rode raise. The ride is now a one-day begins; which answers a lot of Tours, the world’s premier bicy- I cringe when I hear that they’ve occasionally to a job downtown. event instead of 2. It will be on questions about the sport. cle touring company. His trips Saturday, June 10th. There will made a sequel of a movie that The decision to be a full-time All of these are reasons that explore France, Spain, Italy, commuter came by accident, if be a 100, 60 and 25-mile routes I enjoyed, while at the same I looked forward to consulting Belgium, and other exotic loca- you can excuse the pun, when the for all abilities starting from Box time I feel anxious to see it. The with Dave when he told me he tions. You can see more at www. car I was driving was hit from Elder High School in Brigham reason is that on many occa- behind and totaled my car. I took City. It is well supported on rural planned to write a sequel. But MartyJemison.com. when we first met on this proj- sions the second attempt falls the insurance money to pay off roads without much traffic. The short of the original. That’s not American Diabetes Association ect and he laid out the topics he You can learn more about Dave our then 2nd car. I decided to bike the case here. Dave’s new book, commute full time to save money. website for the ride is www.tour. wanted to cover I became a bit Shields and his books at www. The Tour: A Novel, fills out the I then found how much control diabetes.org and you can regis- nervous. The doping issue, in DaveShields.com. I had over my diabetes by com- particular, is very complex. It’s adventure he began in The Race muting every day that it became Continued on page 21 often sensationalized and mis- perfectly. Along the way he a very healthy addiction. I take educates readers on the issues of v
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Bluff bicyclecenter.com 4390 Washington Blvd. (435) 575-0355 Sandy, UT 84070 Ogden, UT 84403 St. George, UT 84770 summitcycling.com Cyclesmith (801) 501-0850 (801) 476-1600 (435) 674-2929 250 S. 1300 E. rei.com (866)-674-2929 White Pine Touring thebikeshoppe.com Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Revolution Bicycles desertcyclery.com 1790 Bonanza Drive Bingham Cyclery Red Rock Bicycle Co. P.O. Box 280 (801) 582-9870 8714 S. 700 E. 3259 Washington Blvd. 446 W. 100 S. (100 S. and Bluff) Park City, UT 84060 cyclesmithslc.com Sandy, UT 84070 Odgen, UT 84403 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 649-8710 Bingham Cyclery (801) 233-1400 (801) 399-4981 (435) 674-3185 whitepinetouring.com 1500 S. Foothill Drive revolutionutah.com binghamcyclery.com redrockbicycle.com Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Utah County Canyon Sports Outlet Vernal (801) 583-1940 American Fork 705 W. Riverdale Road Springdale binghamcyclery.com Trek Bicycles of Riverdale, UT 84405 Altitude Cycle (801) 621-4662 Zion Cycles 580 E. Main Street Fishers Cyclery American Fork 868 Zion Park Blvd. canyonsports.com Vernal, UT 84078 2175 South 900 East 468 N. Meadow Lane P.O. Box 624 Skyline Cycle Springdale, UT 84767 (435) 781-2595 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 American Fork, UT 84063 834 Washington Blvd. (435) 772-0400 (877) 781-2460 (801) 466-3971 (801) 763-1222 Riverdale, UT 84401 zioncycles.com altitudecycle.com fisherscyclery.com trekbikesofamericanfork.com (801) 394-7700 16 cyclingutah.com APRIL 2006
downtown SLC bike ride. Music, Utah (435) 649-6839, (435) 731- Papa John's Pizza, creamies, prize 0975, [email protected], cycling utah drawings, bike tune ups, kids cri- www.mountaintrails.org terium, bike rodeo, and much September 7-9 — Utah Trails and more. Pick up your registration Pathways Conference, planning, packet for the Salt Lake Century design, consruction, funding and Ride at the event. Ride with more, www.utahtrailsconfer- the Mayor at 6 p.m. Location: ence.com, (801) 629-8558 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Gallivan Plaza, 239 South Main Street, in SLC. For more infor- September 22 — Mayor's Bike to mation contact Shaina Miron at Work Day presented by Salt Lake 801-287-2066 or [email protected]. City Mayor's Office and MBAC, Race, Mountain Bike Night Ride, ut.us. Visit www.utarideshare. a mellow ride with Mayor Rocky Calendar Guidelines: Calendar of Events Cholla Challenge Mountain Bike com for event updates. Anderson under police escort Race, Cactus Hugger Century, from Liberty Park to the City/ Listings are free on a sponsored by May 19 — Bike To Work Day, Downtown Street Activities, County Bldg, then free break- Encouraging Park City and space available basis and Guided Mountain Bike Rides, fast and raffle for all participants, Summit County to Bike to Work, at our discretion. Guided Road Rides, Road Ride Cost: free, 7:30 am, Liberty Park, (435) 649-6839, (435) 731-0975, to Zion National Park, Guided Lisa Romney, 535-7939, lisa.rom- Submit your event to: [email protected], www. Ride - Gooseberry Mesa, 435- [email protected], Meet at the mountaintrails.org [email protected] 674-5376 or cactushugger.org. northeast corner of Liberty Park with date, name of event, May 20 — Silver Spoke Celebration, April 22 — 4-H Bike Rodeo,10 celebrate the new East 224 website, phone number a.m. , 2 p.m., youth ages 6-13, Connector which links Park City Mountain rain or shine, Bicycle Skills Test, and contact person and and Basin Recreation Trails, Starts Road Hazards, Helmet Check, Bike other appropiate informa- at Miner's Hospital and Basin Bike Maintenance, Road Signs, Recretion Field House with a ride tion 1844 E. Fort Union Salt Lake County Government from Miner's Hospital and from Center - Southeast Employee Tours and Festivals Let us know about any Salt Lake City the Basin Recreation Field House. Parking Lot, 2001 S State Street, corrections to existing (801) 942-3100 Meet at the new Willow Creek 468-3183 listings! Park for a grand opening cel- March 31 - April 2 — Cactus 705 W. Riverdale Rd. May 1-4 — George's Bike Swap, ebration, (435) 649-6839, (435) Hugger Cycling Festival in St. Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Riverdale 731-0975, carol@mountaintrails. George Utah. Featuring the 6th Bicycle (801) 621-4662 May 6 — GOTS, Bike and Outdoor org, www.mountaintrails.org Annual Cactus Hugger Century, canyonsports.com Toy Swap,Wild Rose, 702 3rd Ave, May 20 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Cholla Challenge Mountain Bike Motocross SLC, (801) 533-8671 Ride, Salt Lake to Antelope Island Race (sanctioned) and Saturday Home of the Bike May 6-7 — Young Riders Bike and back, 33, 67, or 100 mile evening luau and entertainment; Swap, Annual White Pine Touring options. Utah State Fair Park, 155 free criterium race, mountain bike Battle Bay BMX — (801) 796-8889 and Wife Swap! swap to benefit The Young Riders N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass night ride, guided mountain bike Rad Canyon BMX — (801) 824- youth based mountain bike pro- start time. Registration opens at rides including Gooseberry Mesa 0095 Provo Bike Committee — Meetings gram, great time with food and 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 or Fax and guided road rides includ- are the first Wednesday of each raffles, dropoff May 4-5, White (801) 322-5056 or jonrsmith@mac. ing a ride to Zion National park; For more BMX track info, visit com, Online registration at www. downtown street cyling activies cyclingutah.com month, 5:00 p.m. in the City Pine Touring, 1790 Bonaza Dr., Council office, 351 West Center Park City, (435) 649-8710 or (435) cyclesaltlakecentury.com or for the entire family. Call 435-674- Street, Provo, (801) 374-2033 or 655-2621 or visit www.youngrid- download a Registration Form 5376 or visit www.cactushugger. Cycling [email protected] ers.com 2006 Course Map org for additional information. Events Park City Alternative May 13 — Canyon Sports Bike May 25 — Utah County UTA April 15 - 16 — Bookcliffs Racefest, Transportation Committee — and Wife Swap, Ogden Store, Rideshare Bike Bonanza, food Enduro/XC Race and Trials con- normally meets on the second 705 W. Riverdale Road, and and drink, free prizes, free bike test Saturday. Free camping and Tuesday of the month at Miner's Cottonwood Store, 1844 E. Fort tune-ups, 6 pm bike ride with the fireside music Saturday night. Hospital at 9:00am, call to con- Union, (801) 621-4662 or (801) Mayor, kids bike rodeo, registra- Festival Group-rides Sunday. Advocacy Groups firm, (435) 649-6839, (435) 731- 942-3100 tion for the Thanksgiving Point Great prizes, Cool trophies, Classic, and bike trail informa- Sweet trails. FuzzyTheBikeGuy@ Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Comm 0975, [email protected], May 13-20 — Cycle Salt Lake ittee (MBAC) meeting. Second www.mountaintrails.org tion, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The UTA msn.com, PASSutah.com, (435) Week, weeklong festival with Rideshare Bike Bonanza tent will 637-0086 Wednesday every month 5 p.m. Volunteer to help build the bike races, Bike Bonanza, Cycle at the Salt Lake City/County Bldg, be located on the east side of April 27-30 — Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) Salt Lake Century Ride, Bike to the street, on 200 West south 451 S. State, Room 326. (801) 535- 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- Work day, and more! 11th Annual, Clunker Crit, Prizes, 7939 or (801) 328-2453. of Center Street in downtown Fun, Fruita, CO, (970) 858-7220 trail.org. May 13 — Live Green Festival. Provo, For more information con- Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Guided Bicycle Tours 10:30 AM tact Stacey Gaultney at sgault- May 19-21 — San Rafael Swell Committee — Meetings are the Events and 1:30 PM. Pierpont Avenue [email protected] or (801) 227- Mountain Bike Festival, 20th second Monday of each month Annual, Emery County, (435) 637- Critical Mass — Last Friday of every (West Temple to 200 West), 8958 Visit www.utarideshare.com from 5-7 p.m. in suite N-4010 of the Victoria Montoya, (801) 333-1106 for event updates. 0086 Salt Lake County Government month, 5:30 pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. and State or www.downtownslc.org May 27 — Thanksgiving Point August 11-13 — Dinotrax Fat Center, 2001 S. State, SLC, (801) Tire Festival, Rides, Pasta Feed, 485-2906 Street, SLC. For more info, if you May 14 — Cycle Salt Lake Classic Cycling Festival, Free have a bike to lend, etc.: emaill Mountain Bike Tour, 2-5 pm, Meet kids race, free bike safety Bluegrass Music, Flaming Gorge, Weber County Pathways — Weber [email protected] at Popperton Park at 11th Ave clinics, live band on site, free (435) 781-2595 or (435) 889-3759 County’s Advocacy Group, (801) & Virginia St. in SLC, Brian Price, swag, cool vendors and a BMX September 30 — Take Your Kid 393-2304 or www.weberpath- March 31 - April 2, 2006 — Cactus Hugger Cycling Festival, Criterium (801) 328-0499 or brian@slcbike- show, Held in conjunction with on a Mountain Bike Ride, Boise, ways.org collective.org the Thanksgiving Point Cycling ID, byrdscycling.com, (208) 434- Festival, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, May 16 — UTA Rideshare Bike 2607 UT, (801) 400-6130 to Work Day, riders can stop October 26-29 — Moab Halloween DUAL STATE, DUAL CENTURY at one of our stations for free June 1 – 4 – IMBA Trail School, Bike Fest. Group rides, bicycle bagels and cream cheese 7:30 The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew DemoExpo, fun competitions, Challenge Weekend a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 700 East and will be in town to celebration evening entertainment. Moab, 900 South, Liberty Park (meet National Trails Day with an IMBA UT, (435) 260-1182 at the northeast corner), 900 Trailbuilding School and trail- June 24 – 25, 2006 South and 900 East, Contender work. Salt Lake City, UT, contact Mountain Bicycles, 3600 South 700 West, Ryan Miller, IMBA UT Rep, rmill- UTA Administrative Offices, 2100 [email protected] or Carol Potter, Bike South and State Street, Salt Lake Mountain Trails Foundation, Racing Do you want to spend a weekend County Government Center, 500 [email protected] Chipeta Way, ARUP at Research June 3 — National Trails Day, cycling? Park, (801) 287-2066 Volunteer on Trail Projects, call May 16 — Tailwinds Bicycle Touring Eric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100 General Info Do you want the challenge of cycling Downtown Historic Tour,Meet at for info. Popperton Park at 11th Ave & June 3 — National Trails Day, Intermountain Cup information 200 miles in that weekend? Virginia St. in SLC at 6:00 PM, 9:00am Meet at Spiro Trail, Park (Utah) (801) 942-3498. Now you too can have that chance. Grant Aagard (801) 556-3290 at Park City Mountain Resort, Wild Rockies Unplugged Series May 18 — Bicycle Movie Night Presented by Mountain Trails information (Idaho), (208) 587- Ride through Box Elder & Cache Counties in Utah and presented by SLC Bike Collective. Foundation, Snyderville Basin 9530. Recreation Department and Park Oneida & Franklin Counties in Idaho This is a fundraiser for the SLC Bike USA Cycling, Mountain Region,(UT City Municipal Corporation and Collective. Prizes! Movie will have ,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD), USA Cycling $5 of each riders registration fee will go to IMBA Sponsored by Silver Star, bicycle theme with at least one (719) 866-4581 "Habitat for Humanity" bicycle. Location Brewvies, 677 Starbucks, (435) 649-6839, (435) S 200 W, SLC. Cost: $6 suggested 731-0975, carol@mountaintrails. For more information see our website listed below or donation. Time is 7:00 PM. Brian org, www.mountaintrails.org Weekly MTB Races Price at (801) 328-2453 or brian@ register on-line at Active.com June 3 — Mountain Trails Wednesdays — ?? May ?, May ?, slcbikecollective.org Foundation Trail Fest, Join IMBA May ?, and every other Wed. until and Mountain Trails and cele- May 19 — UTA Rideshare Bike Sept. 1, Soldier Hollow Training brate our Trails. Area trail plan- Bonanza, 4-8 pm, Presented by Series, 7 p.m., (801) 404-0946 TAILWINDS BICYCLE TOURS UTA Rideshare, Salt Lake City, ners will bring their latest latest SLC Bike Collective, and Cycle maps of upcoming trail projects, Wednesdays — May 24, 31, June www.tailwinds-tours.com * 801-556-3290 Salt Lake Century. Join Mayor Food, beverages, silent auction, 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, Anderson for an evening guided 5:00pm Miner's Hospital Park City September 6, Sundance Weekly APRIL 2006 cyclingutah.com 17
MTB series, 6:30 pm, alternates Hole, WY, Ed Chauner at (801 June 3 — Kelly Canyon Knobby 15th Annual, Intermountain Cup lap, Boulder City, NV, tmr-unlim- with Soldier Hollow Training Series, )942-3498 Challenge XC, Knobby Tire Series, #13, Wild Rockies Series #7, ited.com, (702) 277-6536 Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 July 22 — The Endurance 100/Mind Kelly Canyon Ski Resort, (Rhire), XC, DH, freestyle, Oasis (near October 8 — Boise to Bogus Banzai, Over Mountains, 100 mile team Idaho Falls,ID (208) 338-1016 Wendover), NV, (208) 587-9530 Wild Rockies Series #10, 16.5 mile, relay, 50 mile solo, Park City, June 10 — Revenge of the July 29 — Laramie Enduro, 111 K 4,100 vertical foot descent, Boise, MTB Races thee100.com, (435) 649-2129 Singletrack, Wild Rockies Series mountain bike race, Happy Jack, ID, (208) 587-9530 July 29-30 — Bordertown Challenge, #4, XC, Twin Falls, ID, (208) 587- Laramie, WY, 307-745-4499 April 1 — Cholla Challenge, 9530 Intermountain Cup #2, in con- 15th Annual, Intermountain Cup August 5-6 — 22st White Knob junction with the Cactus Hugger #13, Wild Rockies Series #7, June 18 — Idaho City Excellent Challenge, Knobby Tire Series, Road Cycling Festival, St. George, UT, XC, DH, freestyle, Oasis (near Adventure, Wild Rockies Series and Idaho Short Track XC State XC, Jerry Simmons, (435) 674- Wendover), NV, (208) 587-9530 #5, XC, Idaho City, ID, (208) 587- Championships, Mackay and Racing 3185 July 29 — Brian Head Epic 100 9530 Hailey, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890-3118 April 15 - 16 — Bookcliffs Racefest, and Titanium 50, 50 and 100 mile June 21 — Cache to Game XC Enduro/XC Race and Trials con- races, Brian Head, (909) 866- Race, Mike Yokel Park, Jackson, August 12-13 — NORBA National test Saturday. Free camping and 4565 WY, 12 mile MTB XC, Call (307) Mountain Bike Series #6, XC/ST/ General Info fireside music Saturday night. August 5-6 — NORBA National 739-9025 DH/MTNX/Super-D, Snowmass Festival Group-rides Sunday. Mountain Bike Series #5, XC/ST/ June 24-25 — Soldier Mountain Resort, Aspen, CO, (719) 866- Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah Great prizes, Cool trophies, Sweet DH/Slalom/SuperD, Brian Head XC and DH, Knobby Tire Series, 4581 Cycling Association - Dirk Cowley, trails. FuzzyTheBikeGuy@msn. Resort, Brian Head, UT, (909) 866- Soldier Mtn. Ski Resort, Fairfield, ID August 12-13 — Pomerelle Pounder, (801) 944-8488 com, PASSutah.com, (435)637- 4565 (208) 338-1016 XC, DH, freestyle, Utah DH Series, 0086 Wild Rockies Series #8, Burley, ID, USA Cycling, Mountain Region August 12 — All West July 2 — Urban Assault, Knobby Tire Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, April ?? — Tour of Canyonlands, TT, Communications Wolverine Series, Downtown Boise, ID, (208) (208) 587-9530 HC, Moab, UT, (303) 432-1519 WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) Ridge XC Race, 13th Annual, 338-1016 Auguest 19 — Rendezvous Hill 535-8113. May 6 — Showdown at Five Mile Intermountain Cup #14, Series July 4 — 11th Annual WYDAHO Climb, Teton Village, WY, 6.1 Pass, 12th Annual, Intermountain Finals, Evanston, WY - contact Bike Race, Grand Targhee Ski miles, 4139 vertical feet, (307) Cup #3, Lehi, UT, XC, Ed Chauner Paul Knopf or Amanda Wanner and Summer Resort Alta, WY, 1- 733-5335 Utah Weekly Series at (801) 942-3498 at [email protected] or (307) 800-TARGHEE ext. 1313 or 307- August 19-20 — Tamarack Twister 783-6470 or (866) 783-6300, ext. 353-2300 Idaho State NORBA XC and DH Races May 13 — Lava Rama,Wild Rockies 459 Series #3, Intermountain Cup #4, July 5, 12, 19, 26 — Teton Village Championship Finals, Knobby Tire Rocky Mountain Raceways non-NORBA XC, Utah Downhill August 17 — Sundance Kids MTB Short Track XC Series, 6:30 pm, Series Final, Tamarack Ski Resort, Criterium — Saturdays at 12 Series Devil's Staircase NORBA Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, Teton Village, WY, (307) 733-4042 Cascade, ID (208) 338-1016 or noon in March, Tuesdays in April - DH, Freestyle Festival, Lava Hot Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 (208)Ê325-1000 September, A/B’s - 6 pm, C/D’s 7 Springs, ID (208) 587-9530 July 8-9 — Brunndage Mountain pm, 6555 W. 2100 S., West Valley August 19 — Sundance Super-D Bike Festival, Wild Rockies Series August 26 — Durango MTB 100, May 20 — Hammerfest at the Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance #6, XC and DH, McCall, ID, (208) Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771 City, UT, (801) 944-5042 Resort, (801) 223-4849 Hollow, Intermountain Cup #5, 587-9530 September ? — Galena Grinder, Salt Air Time Trial — Every other Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, Ed August 26 — Widowmaker Hill Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 726-4010 Thursday April 13- September 28, Chauner at (801) 942-3498 July 22 — Taming the Tetons, Climb 10 AM, Ride to the top of Intermountain Cup #12, Jackson or [email protected] I-80 Frontage Road West of the May 25 — Sundance Kids MTB the Tram, Snowbird Resort, (801) Hole, WY, (801 ) 942-3498 September 16-17 — Salmon Grand International Center, (801) 944- Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, 583-6281 Prix, XC, DH, freestyle, Utah DH 5042 Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 July 23 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, August 26 — The Endurance 100/ Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 Series?, Wild Rockies Series #9, May 27 — Point Blank XC Mind Over Mountains, 100 mile, mountain bike race - points for Salmon, ID, (208) 587-9530 Race, Intermountain Cup #6, 100 km, and 50 mile individual each Race, (307) 733-5228 October 8 — 12 Hours of Bootleg Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT, Ed races, Park City, thee100.com, Canyon Race, 2500' climbing per Continued on Page 18 Chauner at (801) 942-3498 (435) 649-2129 July 29-30 — Bordertown Challenge, May 29 — Sundance Super-D September 2-4 — Sundance Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance Showdown, DH and Super-D, Resort, (801) 223-4849 Utah DH Series, Sundance, UT, (801) 375-3231 June 3 — The Sundance Spin, Intermountain Cup #7, Sundance September ? — 24 Hours of Soldier Resort, Sundance, UT, Ed Chauner Hollow, Heber, UT, (435) 615-8220 at (801) 942-3498 September 14 — Sundance Kids June 3-4 — Bountiful Bomber MTB Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, Downhill Race, Utah DH Series, Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Bountiful, UT, (801) 375-3231 September 16 — Sundance Super- June 10 — Deer Valley Pedalfest, D Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance Intermountain Cup #8, Deer Resort, (801) 223-4849 Valley, UT - Ed Chauner, 801- September 16-17 — Silver Spur Fall 942-3498 Classic XC race, also Trail Run June Cancelled — Utah Summer and climbing contest, Snowbird Games, Three Peaks Recreation and Alta, UT, 801-933-2110 Area, Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 September 16 — Tour des Suds, or (435) 586-5125 26th Annual, Park City, (435) 649- June 17 — Cache Valley's Joyride, 6839 Intermountain Cup #9, Sherwood October 7 — Utah State Hills Resort, Logan, UT, (435) 245- Singlespeed Championship, 3628 10 am start, Sundance Resort, June 22 — Sundance Kids MTB Sundanceresort.com or 801-223- Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, 4121 Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 October 16-17 — Huntsman World June 24 — The 12 Hours of the E100, Senior Games. Must be 50 years 12 hour endurance race with site or older. three events: hill climb, fee to benefit National Ability downhill, and cross country. 800- Center, Individual and Two and 562-1268 or [email protected] Four person Team Categories, October 14-15 — 24 Hours of Moab, Park City, thee100.com, (435) 11th Annual, (304) 259-5533 649-2129 July 1 — Chris Allaire Memorial, Idaho and Regional Utah State Open Championship, Intermountain Cup #10, Solitude, MTB Races UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942- 3498 April 8 — Barking Spider, Wild July 1-2 — Flyin' Brian Downhill Rockies Series #1, XC, Nampa, ID, Race, DH and Super-D, Utah DH (208) 587-9530 Series, Brian Head, UT, (801) 375- May 5-7 — NORBA National 3231 Mountain Bike Series #1, Fontana, July 4 — Sundance Super-D CA, (909) 866-4565 Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance April 29-30 — 18 Hours of Fruita, Resort, (801) 223-4849 Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Fruita, CO, July 8-9 — NORBA National (970) 858-7220 Mountain Bike Series #4, Deer April 30 — Blazing Saddles , Wild Valley, UT, XC/ST/DH/Slalom/ Rockies Series #2, XC, Nampa, ID, Super-D, (909) 866-4565 (208) 587-9530 July 8 — Blue Mountain Bike Chase, May 21 — 4th Annual Coyote 25 mile XC race, Monticello City Classic, AMBC race, Avimor, ID, Recreation, Monticello, UT, (435) (208) 338-1016 587-2029 May 13-14 — Lava Rama,Wild July 15-16 — Bald Mountain Rockies Series #3, Intermountain Challenge Downhill, DH and Cup #4, non-NORBA XC, Utah Super-D, Utah DH Series, Deer Downhill Series NORBA DH, Valley, UT, (801) 375-3231 Freestyle Festival, Lava Hot July 15 — Snowbird Mountain Bout, Springs, ID (208) 587-9530 19th Annual!, Intermountain Cup May 26-28 — Iron Horse Bicycle #11, Snowbird, Ed Chauner at Classic, Road and Mountain (801) 942-3498 Events, Durango, CO, (970) 259- July 20 — Sundance Kids MTB Race, 4621 kids under 12, 5 pm, Sundance May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 — Resort, (801) 223-4849 Wednesday Night MTB Series/ July 22 — Taming the Tetons, Wood River Cup #1-5, Hailey, ID, Intermountain Cup #12, Jackson (208) 481-0300 18 cyclingutah.com APRIL 2006
August 5 — Cache Classic Criterium Series, Nampa, ID, (208) Downtown Criterium, Logan, UT, 465-6491 cycling utah (435) 757-5091 April 9 — Spring RR #3, Black's August 7-12 — Tour of Utah, six Creek, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 stages, Provo, UT, (801) 400-6130 April 11, 18, 25 — Tuesday Nighter, August 12 — Huntsville 100 RR, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Huntsville, UT, (801) 808-1137 or April 22-23 — Tour of Walla Walla, [email protected] WA, (509) 527-8724 CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 19-20 — Tour de Gap Stage April 15 — Tax Day Circuit Race, Race, in conjunction with the Iron Dirt, Pavement, Pain, Fun, Continued from page 17 County Fair, Parawon, UT, (435) Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or 990-1393 (208) 233-0951 5042 June 17-18 — All West High Uintas August 19 — Snowbird Hill Climb, 8 Classic Stage Race, 18th Annual, April 23 — Spring RR #4, Emmett- Road April 29 — East Canyon Road Race, AM, registration from 6-7:30 am, Roubaix, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 11 AM, East Canyon Resort, (801) Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY, 10.2 Miles from Shopko on 9400 Racing 583-6281 contact Paul Knopf or Amanda S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, (801) 933- May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — Tuesday Wanner at [email protected] 2110 Nighter, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 May 2,16,23,30 — RMR Crit Series, stonwy.org or (307) 783-6470 or May 3, 17 — Idaho Cycling Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 (866) 783-6300, ext. 459 August 26 — Jeff Rogers Memorial Continued Sanpete Classic RR, Spring City, Enthusiasts Time Trial Series, May 3,10,17,24, 31 — DMV Crit June 22-24 — Utah Summer Games, UT contact Eric Thompson, 801- Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or DMV Criterium — Wednesdays, Series, Every Wednesday, Salt Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, 541-3840 (208) 233-0951 Lake, 801-651-8333 Driver's Training Center, Where: Road Race with overall Omnium, May 5-7 — Treasure Valley Omnium, Righthand Canyon, Lund Hwy, September 5,12,19,26 — RMR Crit 4700 S. 2780 W., West Valley City May 11, 25 — Salt Air TT Series, Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 RR, TT, Crit, Boise, ID, teamdob- Times: A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 7 Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 Desert Mound, Checkshani Cliffs, biaco.com, (208) 412-3527 pm., C/D Flite 7:45 pm (April 5 - Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 or September 6,13,20,27 — DMV Crit September 27), 801-651-8333 May 5-6 — Women's Road Racing (435) 559-2925 Series, Every Wednesday, Salt May 12-14 — Columbia Plateau Cycling Clinic, group riding, rac- Lake, 801-651-8333 Stage Race, Heppner, Oregon, Wednesdays — Thanksgiving ing skills and tactic, bike safety, June 30 - July 2 — Gate City Grind (503) 231-0236 Point Criterium Series, April 5th SLC, (801) 809-2570 Stage Race, (208) 282-2503 or September 14,28 — Salt Air TT Series, (208) 233-0951 Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 May 13 — Arrowrock TT Series #1, -September 27, 6:00 pm, A May 6 — Buffalo Stampede Road Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 flight-cat 1, 2, 3, 6:00-6:55 pm, B Race , Antelope Island, (801) 589- July 4,11,18,25 — RMR Crit Series, September 7 — Royal Street flight- cat 3-4, 6:00-6:45 pm, C 3675 Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, May 20 — Galena Hill Climb Time Trial, Galena Lodge to Galena flight- beginner-cat 5, 7:00-7:30 July 5,12,19,26 — DMV Crit Series, UT, (435) 901-8872 pm, *Women's flight , 7:00-7:30 May 18 — Royal Street Hillclimb Summit, ID, (208) 726-7693 TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, UT, (435) Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- September 9 — LOTOJA, 206 miles pm, *Women may race any flight 901-8872 651-8333 from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY, May 23 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts they choose, 3003 Thanksgiving Criterium Series, Holt Arena, July 6,20 — Salt Air TT Series, Every (801) 546-0090 Way, (next to I-15), Lehi, UT visit May 20-21 — Bear Lake Classic, 52 Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 miles, one lap around Bear Lake other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 September 23 — UTA Harvest Moon www.utahvalleyracing.com for Downtown Ogden Criterium, May 26-28 — Iron Horse Bicycle more information, or call (801) (Pro/1/2 and III's do 2 laps), flat July 13,27 — Royal Street Hillclimb on the west side and north, great downtown in the Municpal Park Classic, Road Race and Criterium, 400-6130 TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, UT, (435) Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621 rollers that are a blast on the east 901-8872 between 25th & 26th Streets, Royal Street Hillclimb TT — May side, 8:30 am start at Blue Water Ogden, UT, (801) 589-3675 May 27 — Arrowrock TT Series #2, 18 - September 7, Every other Resort, 3 person TTT (men's and July 4 — Freedom Festival Criterium, Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 Provo, UT, (801) 400-6130 September 30 — Allan Butler Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 900 ft. eleva- women's categories) 9am on Memorial Criterium, Thanksgiving June 3, 10, 17, 24 — Hailey Criterium tion gain, Royal Street and Deer Sunday, Bear Lake/Garden City, July 8 — Porcupine Hillclimb, Big Point, Lehi, UT, (801) 400-6130 Series, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- Kevin Rohwer, (435) 770-9852 Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake Valley Drive, Park City, (435) 901- October 10-13 — Huntsman World velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext. 1 8872. May 25-29 — Thanksgiving Point City, (801) 442-5800 or 801-424- 9216 Senior Games. Must be 50 years June 7,21 — Idaho Cycling Logan Race Club Time Trial Series Classic, 5 stage Omnium, Lehi, or older. Four events: hill climb, Enthusiasts Hillclimb Time Trial — Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Logan, UT, UT, Jason Preston, (801) 400-6130 July 9 — Coalville Road Race, time trial, criterium and road Series, Pocatello, ID, (208) 282- (435) 787-2534 June 6,13,20,27 — RMR Crit Series, Coalville, UT, 801-424-9216 race. 800-562-1268 or hwsg@ 2503 or (208) 233-0951 infowest.com For dates, see calendar below. Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 July 15 — Sundance Hillclimb, 8 June 6,13,27 — Tuesday Nighter June 7,14,21,28 — DMV Crit Series, mile climb from Hwy 189 (Provo October 14 — City Creek Bike Training Ride, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- Canyon) to the top of the Alpine Sprint, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up 3782 Loop, Provo, UT, (801) 400-6130 City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake Utah Road Races 651-8333 June 9-11 — Tour of Eagle, Eagle, July 22 — Draper Days Criterium, City, road or mountain bikes, June 8, 22 — Salt Air TT Series, Every UCA Points Series Event, (801) ID, (208) 884-1925? other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 Draper, UT, jeremysmithslc@ April 4,11,18,25 — RMR Crit Series, yahoo.com or 801-558-7215 583-6281 June 10 — Lyle Pearson 200, team Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 June 1, 15, 29 — Royal Street relay road race from Boise to Sun July 29 — Garden Creek Gap October 28 — Halloween Criterium, April 5,12,19,26 — DMV Crit Series, Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT, (801) Valley, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 UT, (435) 901-8872 Road Race, Pocatello, ID, (208) Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 400-6130 June 13 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts 651-8333 June 3 — Utah State Road Race Criterium Series, Holt Arena, July 30 — Old Town Pocatello November 26 — Thanksgiving April 1 — Hell of the North, just north Championship, Little Mountain Criterium, Thanksgiving Point, Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 Course, Logan, UT, (435) 757- Criterium, Pocatello, ID, (208) of the Salt Lake Int'l Airport, 5 mile 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 Lehi, UT, (801) 400-6130 June 17 — Gannett Roubaix Road circuit. includes 1.75 mile stretch 5091 Race, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- of dirt road!, Christian Johnson, June 4 — Utah State Time Trial August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — RMR Crit velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext.1 (801) 937-6348 Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 Championship, TBA, (801) 944- Idaho and Regional Bicycle June 17-18 — Ketchum Omnium, April 13, 27 — Salt Air TT Series, 5042 August 2,9,16,23,30 — DMV Crit Trail Creek TT, Circuit Race, Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 June 10 — Sugarhouse Crit, Utah Series, Every Wednesday, Salt Road Races Criterium, Ketchum/Sun Valley, Lake, 801-651-8333 April 22 — Earth Day Pedal Cup, State Criterium Championship, Idaho, Greg Stock sunsummit@ 10:00 AM, City Creek Canyon, Sugarhouse Park, SLC, UT, (801) August 3,17,31 — Salt Air TT Series, cox-internet.com or (208) 726- 944-5042 Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 April 5,19 — Idaho Cycling 0707 or (208) 726-3497 (801) 583-6281 Enthusiasts Time Trial Series, April 22-23 — CANCELLED, St. June 11 — Downtown Criterium, August 10,24 — Royal Street Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or June 20-22 — Summer Solstice George Stage Race, 3 stages, 2 Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City, (801) Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, (208) 233-0951 Stage Race, TT, RR, Circuit Race, days, St. George, UT, (801) 944- 944-5042 UT, (435) 901-8872 evenings, Boise,ID, (208) 343- April 6, 13, 20 — Snake River 3782 June 23-25 — Elkhorn Classic Stage Race, Baker City, OR, (503) 652- 3763 June 24 — Idaho State Time Trial Annual White Pine Bike Swap! Championships, 8 miles south of Bellevue, ID, 7am, (208) 726-7693 June 24-25 — Dead Dog Classic To Benefit the Young Riders Mountain Bike Program Stage Race, Laramie, WY, (307) 745-4499 .
N June 27 — Tuesday Nighter #11, U Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 S M AY 6 & 7 9AM - 5PM June 30 - July 2 — Big Sky Cycling & Classic, RR, TT, CR, Crit, Missoula, . White Pine Touring - 1790 Bonanza Dr. T MT, (406) 531-4033 A (Rail Central East Side Parking Lot) July 1-2 — Gate City Grind Stage S Race, (208) 282-2503 or (208) 233- 0951 Come Out Enjoy a Great Time, Learn More July 2 — Wood River Challenge Team Time Trial, Hailey, ID, info@ about the Recreation and Race Programs sawtoothvelo.org or 208-726- 0946, ext.1 and Make Money Off Your Old Bikes! July 4, 11, 18 — Tuesday Nighter Training Ride, Boise, ID, (208) 343- Bikes accepted for the sale on, 3782 July 5,12,19,26 — Hailey Criterium Sunday, April 30 from 2 PM - 5 PM Series, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- For details call velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext.1 Thursday, May 4 from 3 PM - 7 PM 655-2621 July 5 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Friday, May 5 from 10 AM - 6 PM Hillclimb Time Trial Series, or visit us at Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or At White Pine Touring • 1790 Bonanza Dr. • Park City www.youngriders.com (208) 233-0951 July 5-17 — USA Cycling Road Visit our Open House May 3rd, 6:00 p.m. @ the Jim Sanity Auditorium on Park Ave. and Find Out About our Festival, Elite, Masters, Junior, and Espoir National Championships, Camps, DH, Pee Wee and Girls Programs, plus sign up for our summer programs to reserve your space. Seven Springs, PA, (719) 866-4581 APRIL 2006 cyclingutah.com 19
July 16 — Grand Targhee Ski Hill Road Race, one lap around Bear (801) 943-2117 or president@ Super Series Ride, self-supported, Road Time Trial, 9 a.m., Alta, WY, Road Lake, flat on the west side and bbtc.net 164 miles, Mt. Green over Monte (208) 201-1622 Tours north, great rollers that are a July 7 — Antelope by Moonlight Cristo, to Evanston and back, July 18,25 — Idaho Cycling blast on the east side, 8:30 am Bike Ride, 12th Annual, This a (801) 943-2117 or president@ Enthusiasts Criterium Series, start at Blue Water Resort, Bear popular non-competitive ride, bbtc.net Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 Lake/Garden City, Kevin Rohwer, held at night during the full-moon. August 27 - September 2 — BBTC (435) 770-9852 July 23 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Views are spectacular, food is Southern Utah Parks Tour, (801) Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 Utah and Regional Road June 3 — Little Red Riding Hood, delicious. ride goes from mari- 463-6016 and Bobrenwick@com- mountain bike race - points for Tours women's only metric century na to the historic Fielding Garr cast.net each Race, (307) 733-5228 ride, 35, 63, and 100 mile options, Ranch, about 22 miles round-trip. September 4 — Hooper Horizontal Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) Registration fee includes park July 22 — Well's Fargo Twilight 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, March 31 - April 2 — Cactus 943-2117 or [email protected] entry, t-shirt and refreshments. For self-supported century, State Criterium, 20th Annual, NRC race, Hugger Cycling Festival in St. more information contact Neka Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 June 3 — Salt Lake City Marathon Agriculture Building to Hooper George Utah. Featuring the 6th Bike Tour, 25 miles without stop- Roundy, Davis County Economic and Back, (801) 943-2117 or presi- July 23? — The Morning After Annual Cactus Hugger Century, lights through th e streets of Development, 801-451-3286 or [email protected] Criterium, Boise, ID, (208) 336- Cholla Challenge Mountain Bike Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon [email protected] 3854 Race (sanctioned) and Saturday September 9-19 — Utah Parks Tour, course, start: 6:00 a.m. at the July 9 — Tour de Boise, Boise, ID, 493 miles, Southern Utah, Adv. July 22-23 — BYRDS Junior Stage evening luau and entertainment; Olympic Legacy Bridge near the (208) 343-3782 free criterium race, mountain bike Cycling Association, (800) 755- Race, tobincoaching@earthlink. Fort Douglas TRAX stop, saltlake- July 9 — Mt. Nebo Loop, BBTC Super 2453 net, (208) 343-9130 night ride, guided mountain bike citymarathon.com or email bik- rides including Gooseberry Mesa Series Ride, self-supported cen- September 10 — Tour de Tahoe, [email protected] or call tury, start in Nephi to Springville July 25 — Tuesday Night Half- and guided road rides includ- (801) 412-6060 Bike Big Blue, 4th Annual, ride Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) ing a ride to Zion National park; to the Mt. Nebo loop, (801) 943- around Lake Tahoe, 72 miles, 343-3782 downtown street cyling activies June 3-4 — Treasure Valley Idaho 2117 or [email protected] Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704 for the entire family. Call 435-674- MS Bike Tour, 50-200 miles, Boise, July 10 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D, Start at July 29 — Garden Creek Gap ID, (208) 336-0555 September ? — Galena Tour, Road Race, Pocatello, ID, (208) 5376 or visit www.cactushugger. Sundance and ride down to Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 788- 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 org for additional information. June 3-9 — Cycle Utah Spring, Payson around the Nebo Loop to 9184 April 1-20 — Yellowstone Cycle St. George through the National Nephi and then back up through July 30 — Pocatello Downton Parks, Southern Utah, Adv. Utah Valley to American Fork, September 10-16 — Southern Criterium, Pocatello, ID, (208) Days, ride free in Yellowstone Utah National Parks Tour, Cedar National Park with no traffic, Cycling Association, (800) 755- then ride up AF canyon around 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 2453 the Alpine Loop and finish back City, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar (406) 646-7701 Breaks, (801) 596-8430 July 25 — Tuesday Night Half- June 4 — America's Most Beautiful at Sundance, 170 miles with over Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) April ? — Tour de Summerlin, Las 13,000 feet of climbing, (801) 223- September 16 — Sawtooth Century Vegas, NV, (702) 791-4275 Bike Ride, 35, 72, 100 miles, 15th 343-3782 Annual, benefit for the Leukemia 4849. Tour, Ketchum, ID, info@saw- August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — Tuesday April 15 — Willard Bay 100, BBTC and Lymphoma Society, Stateline, July 15-16 — Snake River Idaho toothvelo.org or 208-726-0946, Night Half-Bogus Ride, Bogus Super Series ride, self-supported, South Shore Lake Tahoe, NV, MS Bike Tour, 55-110 miles, Idaho ext.1 Hillclimb, (208) 343-3782 Bountiful to Willard Bay, (801) 943- (800) 565-2704 Falls, ID, (208) 336-0555 September 17-23 — LAGBRAU 2117 or [email protected] August 1, 8 — Idaho Cycling June 10 — American Diabetes July 22 - 31 — Great Divide Wind (Legacy Annual Great Bike Enthusiasts Criterium Series, April 22 — Ghost Town Riders Association / Tour de Cure- River, Jackson to Lander, WY, Ride Across Utah), Blanding to Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 Century, Deseret Peaks Complex, Golden Spike Century. 25,60, and dirt and road, Adv. Cycling Cedar City, 400 miles on scenic 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele, UT, 100 mile options. This ride is for a Association, (800) 755-2453 highways and through National August 9 — Idaho Cycling (801) 677-0134 great cause in a beautiful rural Parks, fundraiser for young Native Enthusiasts Time Trial Series, July 22 - 28 — Cycle Montana, 319 American education, (801) 278- April 29 - May 14 — BRA SU , Bike setting. Box Elder High School, miles, Adv. Cycling Association, Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or Brigham City, UT. For more infor- 6220 (208) 233-0951 Ride Across Scenic Utah Tour, 5 (800) 755-2453 states, 4 National Monuments, 4 mation call 1 (888) DIABETES - September 23 — Heber Valley August 11-12? — Magic Valley National Parks, 2 National Forests, email Gina Evans gevans@dia- July 24 — Pioneer Century, BBTC Olympic Century. 50 & 62 mile Senior Games and 3 Nations, (801) 677-0134 betes.org or register now at tour. Super Series Ride, self-supported options. Enjoy scenic Heber diabetes.org century, Mountain Green, (801) Valley during its autumn finest August 12 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb, May 6 — Tour de Fire, metric 943-2117 or [email protected] Triple Crown #1, Boise, ID, (208) double century, Las Vegas, NV, June 10 — Utah Summer Games during this fun and challeng- 323-2376 702-228-9460 Petroglyph Century, in con- July 29 — Stanley Challenge, ing ride that visits the Olympic junction with the Utah Summer Boise to Stanley, Boise, ID, (208) venues, fundraiser for Huntsman August 13 — The Cycling Classic May 6 — Nephi 100, BBTC Super Games, 50, 62, 100 mile options, 867-2488 Cancer Institute, Contact Bob @ Road Race, Boise, ID, 208-343- Series ride, Randy Sutherland Ride Starts at the Cedar City Equestrian 801.677.0134, bike2bike.org 4037 or jonathan@coresportsllc. for ALS, self-supported, Springville July 30 — Chalk Creek 100, BBTC Center (just North of Hwy 56, west Super Series Ride, self-supported September 24-30 — OATBRAN, com to Nephi, (801) 943-2117 or presi- of Cedar City), through Hamilton, [email protected] century, Park City to Coalville One Awesome Tour Bike Ride August 20 — Table Rock HC RR, Kanarraville, New Harmony, to Chalk Creek and back, (801) Across Nevada, 15th Annual, Triple Crown #2, Boise, ID, (208) May 6-7 — The "X" Rides, 'The Parowan, Summit, and Enoch, 943-2117 or [email protected] following the Legendary Pony 867-2488 Road is Out There', 9th Annual, Cedar City, UT, (801) 677-0134 or July 30- August 4 — Bicycle Idaho, Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50 - August 26-27 — Intermountain 2 fun rides on and off Nevada's (435) 865-8421 America's Loneliest Road, 5 days Extraterrestrial Highway, Rachel, Sandpoint to Kellog to Sandpoint, Orthopaedics Idaho State RR June 10 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour (541) 385-5257 or 800-413-8432 of riding, 420 miles from Lake and Criterium Championships, NV, near Area 51, (800) 565-2704 - "Health Care for All.", routes Tahoe to Great Basin National Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890- May 13 — Yellowstone Spring from 3-100 miles, ride benefits August 13 — Blue Cruise Wheels Park, (800) 565-2704 for Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) 3118 Cycling Tour 2006, Lakeside Ride, the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, help- September 30 — Bikes for Kids with ing support primary health care 387-6817 September 2-3 — Gateway West Yellowstone, MT, (406) 646- Dave Zabriskie, metric century (62 Canyons Grand Valley Bicycle 7701 for our most indigent patients, August 13-19 — Oregon Bicycle miles) plus 4 and 25 mile options Nampa, Idaho, asandven@trhs. 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The start time is 7:00 am at Half-Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, May 14 — Around The Valley 100, Canyon to Park City, Coalville, the Costco in Murray and a bike (208) 343-3782 BBTC Super Series Ride, self-sup- and 24 mile options, (801) 943- and back, (801) 943-2117 or pres- 2117 or [email protected] safety and rodeo will be held at September 9 — Race to the Angel, ported century, circles Salt Lake [email protected] 11:00 for all kids. Contact Teresa 20th Annual, 2800' climb, Wells, Valley, starts in Draper Park, (801) August 20 — Promontory Point at (801) 453-2296 or tmay@fins- 943-2117 or [email protected] June 11-18 — Utah Border to Border 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self- vcs.com. 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2. Kari Gillette; Team Sugar/White Pine 7. Robert Owen; Dixie Desert 1:15:17 37. Brent Buenger 24:04 cycling utah Touring 1:24:17 8. Jim Harper; Team Revolution 1:15:28 38. Jim Astle 24:13 3. Michelle Fulton; McGhies 1:25:28 9. Cory Marler; bikeman.com 1:19:50 39. Gary Widenfeld 24:18 4. Lucy J. Jordan; Team Revolution 1:27:43 10. George Klonizos 1:19:59 40. Stacy Goodrick 24:32 5. Liz Blundell; Revolution Cycles 1:29:14 11. Stephen Washburn; Mad Dog Cycles 41. Gary Myers 24:38 6. Keli Beard Cutthroat 1:31:01 1:20:18 42. Steve Kaye 24:40 7. Whitney Thompson; Team Sugar/White 12. Jeff Hiatt; Revolution 1:20:41 43. John Falconer 24:55 Pine Touring 1:32:33 13. Larry Tucker 1:20:48 44. Shaun Smith 25:03 8. Ashley Bates 1:32:58 14. Vince R. Jones; Bikeman.com 1:22:28 45. Ron Cinclear 25:03 9. Laurie Finnegan; McGhies 1:36:14 15. Kendall Sullivan; Rococo Inn & 46. Tim Conklin 25:11 RACE RESULTS 10. Priya M. Noronha; Team Revolution Steakhouse 1:24:49 47. J.R. Smith 25:18 1:40:38 16. Brian Dunton; Revolution 1:30:44 48. Kenny Mason 25:29 11. Kit Howard; Team Sugar/White Pine 17. Rod Olsen 1:34:38 49. Donald Wylie 25:58 2. Troy Ence; Ence Homes 41:15:00 1. Kenny Jones; Racer Cycle Service/Gary 50. Dennis Marino 26:01 Mountain 3. Travis Buzzard; Revolution 41:21:00 Fisher 1:37:50 Touring 1:41:43 18. Tracy Ence; Ence Homes 1:34:51 12. Jen Arnow; Cutthroat 1:44:15 19. Scott Hunsaker; Bingham Cyclery 1:50:29 51. Dan Devlin 26:04 4. Joe Christensen; Revolution 41:25:00 2. Zan Treasure; Autoliv 1:38:44 52. Randy Jonej 26:15 Bike 13. Jenny Merrill 1:45:09 Women 35+ 5. Chris Douglass 43:44:00 3. Chad Hughes; Hughes Enterprises 1:39:36 53. Bobby Cannon 26:22 Spt/Exp Men 13-15 1. Leslie Knowlton 42:52:00 Racing 6. Scott Billings; Mad Dog Cycles 52:25:00 4. Curt Bates; Canyon Bicycles 1:40:45 54. Steven Schmidt 26:35 1. Stuart Povey; The Bike Shoppe 1:32:13 2. Julie Gregoric; Sol Foods 43:56:00 Beg Men 40+ 5. David Kelsey; Nu Vision 1:41:49 55. James Bittel 26:48 2. Tyler Wall; Team Evanston 1:52:39 3. Laurie Egerton; Cedar Cycle 45:29:00 1. Marc Schaerer; First Endurance 41:20:00 6. Paul Houser; Wild Rose 1:45:33 56. Stephen Allred 26:50 Spt Men 16-18 4. Robin Kirker 48:53:00 Mega-Pro’s Classic Desert 2. Mark K. Crosby; Taylor’s Bike Shop 7. Bruce Lyman; Mad Dog Cycles 1:47:49 57. Ethan Bell 26:57 1. Dave Larsen 1:26:11 5. Juli Hunter; UtahMountainBiking.com Rampage, St. George, Utah - 41:52:00 8. Riley Frazier; Racers Cycle Service 1:50:20 58. Joe Forrester 27:09 2. Tyler M. Beyeler 1:35:42 1:30:34 March 4, 2006 3. Cam Smith; Revolution 44:15:00 9. Michael Dropkin; VMG 1:51:35 59. Jeff Scheel 27:10 4. John Files; Team Revolution 44:42:00 10. Kevin Nelson; Canyon Bicycles 1:59:06 3. Todd Graham; Desert Cyclery 1:48:04 6. Suzi Bria; UtahMountainBiking.com 60. Robert Shinavski 27:16 Intermountain Cup Mountain 5. Dominic Bria; UtahMountainBiking.com Expert Women 4. Kellie Williams; UtahMountainbiking.com 1:30:53 61. Paul McCarthy 27:20 Bike Race Series Race #1 47:03:00 1. Kara C. Holley; Mad Dog Cycles 1:16:11 1:50:15 62. Randy George 27:21 6. Mark Mueller 51:03:00 2. Linda Kopp; LoganRaceClub/Wimmers 5. Doug Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 2:06:30 Road 63. Bill Stettler 27:22 Spt Men 19-29 12 & Under 7. Mark Budley 0:59:16 1:23:56 64. Mark Balk 27:23 1. Ryan Harward; Canyon Bicycles 1:07:29 1. Justin Griffin; UtahMountainBiking.com Beginner Women 3. Amy Klepetar; Team Sugar/White Pine Racing 65. Todd Reid 27:33 2. Danny Christensen; Red Rock 1:08:54 20:15:00 1. Jenelle Kremer; Revolution 45:36:00 Touring 1:26:03 66. Richard Sharp 27:43 3. Manny Cypers; Ogden One/X-Balm 1:10:02 2. Chandler Harr 20:40:00 2. Meghan Buzzard; Revolution 46:48:00 4. Stacy Newton; Team Sugar/White Pine 67. Peter Baum 28:00 4. Ryan Bradshaw; Red Rock 1:11:08 3. Zachary Edwards; Red Rock Racing 3. Beth Gentry; Team Pro Cyclery 47:08:00 Touring 1:27:00 68. Ross Smith 28:08 5. Tyler Wilhelmsen; Guthrie Race Club Moab Skinny Tire Festival 23:02:00 4. Linsay Owen; Dixie Desert 48:07:00 5. Julie Conner; McGhies 1:28:31 69. Dan Baum 28:12 1:11:12 4. Zoe Gregoric; Sol Foods 24:15:00 5. Stephani Widmer 49:22:00 6. Bethany Neilson; LoganRaceClub/Wimmers - Poison Spider Bicycles 70. Mark Brian 28:18 6. Brandon Wilde 1:16:36 5. Dan Lund 24:54:00 6. Jayne Stringfellow 49:26:00 1:37:28 Hillclimb, 5 miles, March 3, 71. John Kearns 28:20 7. Mike Franklin; Contender 1:18:34 72. Jim Pulliam 28:21 6. Rhet Povey; The Bike Shoppe 26:21:00 7. Crystal Povey 49:43:00 Men 50+ 8. Dan Hoyt 1:21:27 2006 73. Stephen Middleton 30:06 7. Jeremy B. Hottinger 26:30:00 8. Alison Searle 50:47:00 1. Roger Gillespie; Raleigh 1:08:30 9. Victor Murdock; Central Utah Cyclers 74. Lennie Oates 30:59 8. Ryan Westermann; Vanguard 27:53:00 9. Christa Jensen; Red Rock 0:56:47 2. Bruce Allen; Jans Trek 1:09:35 1:21:30 Women’s Overall 75. Brian Brown 31:16 9. Liesl Harr 28:25:00 Clydesdale 3. Gary Strabala; Nu Vision 1:09:51 10. Zac Freestone 1:22:12 1. Gwen Erffmeyer 21:27 76. John York 31:16 10. Zach Crane; Revolution 29:35:00 1. Trent Wignall; DNA Cycling 1:15:49 4. Dana Harrison; Revolution 1:11:22 11. Dan Fisher 1:24:15 2. Stacy Dickson 23:05 77. Cameron Chambers 33:59 11. Garrett Bergen 29:47:00 2. Justin Jensen 1:17:46 5. Paul Moote; Mad Dog Cycles 1:12:01 3. Jill Smith 23:25 12. Josiah Halverson 1:25:26 78. Warren Brinker 34:44 12. Carlee Hunsaker; Bingham Cyclery 3. Mike Oblad; Hyland Cyclery 1:18:42 6. Brad Mullen; Canyon Bicycles 1:12:16 4. Maci Hall 23:36 13. Michael Marler; Bikeman.com 1:29:42 79. Len DeMoss 35:29 29:55:00 4. Tom Gentry 1:21:48 7. Steve Wimmer; Logan Race Club/ 5. Jenna Woodbury 23:56 14. Brian Christensen; Bike Peddler 1:31:12 80. Bryon Nichols 39:50 13. Cale Pilling; Revolution 30:07:00 5. Bryan Manning; Pro Cyclery 1:22:15 Wimmer’s 1:12:18 6. Nanci Goldsmith 23:58 15. Robby Stephenson 1:32:22 14. Madi Jensen; Ames Promoting 38:03:00 6. Robin Brown; Pro Cyclery 1:22:53 8. Craig Egerton; Cedar Cycle 1:12:19 7. Diane Rimple 24:16 16. Ken DeCesar 1:37:30 15. Elizabeth Ames; Tom’s Deli 38:03:00 7. Aaron Mullins; Taylors Bike Shop 1:22:54 9. Bob Dawson; Cycle Smith 1:13:42 8. Megan Daigler 25:06 Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium 17. Jake Garrett 1:38:04 West Valley City 16. Sammy Bria; UtahMountainBiking.com 8. James Vance 1:23:10 10. Bill Peterson; Revolution 1:15:57 9. Celia Underwood 25:13 18. Travis Millward; UtahMountainBiking. March 4, 2006 39:06:00 9. Charles Mills; Bills Bicycle 1:24:04 11. Dave Roth; Cutthroat 1:22:14 10. Kaye Rice 26:00 com 1:41:57 9 & Under 10. Greg Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 1:24:29 12. Craig Williams; Cutthroat 1:22:17 11. Lisa Malloy 27:06 A Flite Spt Men 30-39 1. Dallin Searle 11:39:00 11. Rick Watts; Nu Vision 1:44:45 13. Jim Pitkin; Cutthroat 1:25:28 12. Katrina Grundstrom 27:15 1. David Harward; Porcupine/Specialized 1. Paz Ortiz 1:10:14 2. Chloe Tucker 11:43:00 12. Brook Bingham; Team Real 1:49:53 14. Wayne Douglass; Logan Race Club 13. Daphney Salone 27:22 Racing 2. Alex Lizarazo; Ogden One 1:10:44 2. Mike Fogarty; Porcupine/Specialized 3. McKade Olsen 11:47:00 Exp Men 16-18 1:28:44 14. Melinda Sorber 27:54 3. Mark J. Muir 1:10:45 Racing 4. Sam Allen; Revolution 12:49:00 1. Ryan Harrison; Revolution 2:05:42 15. Bruce R. Argyle; UtahMountainBiking. 15. Cherie Oates 30:05 4. Clark Mower; Sambucca/Contender 1:11:37 3. Ryan Littlefield; Porcupine/Contender 5. Jameson Ames; Ames Promoting 12:52:00 2. Chris W. Peterson; Balance Bar/Devo com 1:28:55 16. Bonnie Forrester 32:09 4. Aaron Jordin; Porcupine/Specialized 5. Gavin T. Cook; BikersEdge/Destination 6. Jed McArthur; Dixie Desert 13:14:00 2:10:10 16. Don Daoust 1:31:52 17. Dee Wittmer 34:24 Racing Homes 1:11:38 7. Tyler Mullins; Taylors Bike Shop 13:57:00 Exp Men 19-29 17. Dave Mendenhall 1:33:12 18. Deb Adler 35:32 5. Jonathan Gardner; Ogden One 6. Carson Chynoweth; Mad Dog Cycles 6. Mitch McBeth; Porcupine/Specialized 8. Erik Hughes; Washington, UT 14:30:00 1. Goeffrey Montague; Yeti/Desert Cycle Men 57+ 19. Tess McCandless 35:36 1:12:07 Racing 9. Dylan Blum; Hughes Enterprises 14:53:00 1:34:18 1. Jim Westenskow; OgdenOne 1:11:11 20. Marie Willson 36:11 7. Ryan Ashbridge; Revolution 1:12:20 21. Laurie Kearns 36:56 7. Anthony Johnson; FFKR/ 10. Katelyn Johnson Mad Dog Cycles 2. Wycoff Reed; Contender 1:35:10 2. Brent Petersen; Racers Cycle Service SportsBaseOnline.Com 8. Craig Farnsworth; Racers Cycle Service Men’s Overall 2006 15:33:00 3. David Welsh; Color Country/Cedar Cycle 1:36:53 8. Rodney Smith; Porcupine/Contender 1:12:41 1. Brian Luger 18:41 11. Samuel Harr 15:38:00 1:38:37 Pro Men 9. Travis Horton; FFKR/SportsBaseOnline. 9. Craig Pierson 1:12:54 2. Scott Newton 19:03 Com 12. Kelsey Engberson; UtahMountainBiking. 4. Ryan M. Blaney; Bike Peddlar 1:42:29 1. Bart Gillespie; Raleigh 1:57:14 10. Karl Vizmeg; Mad Dog Cycles 1:13:56 3. Mark Todd 19:04 10. John McDaniel; FFKR/ com 16:06:00 5. Christen Thompson; 1:43:19 2. Mitchell Peterson; Balance Bar/Devo 11. Jeremy Spearman; Cutthroat 1:14:16 4. Bert Kennedy 19:05 SportsBaseOnline.Com 13. Kalli Edwards; Red Rock Racing 16:54:00 6. Derryl R. Spencer; Cutthroat Racing/Spin 2:12:15 B Flite 12. Michael C. Engberson; 5. Paul Almond 20:24 14. Hunter Lindquist; Ames Promoting Cycle 1:48:33 3. Shannon Boffeli; Revolution Mountain 1. Eric Thompson; Vanguard Media UtahMountainBiking.com 1:14:26 6. Derek Strong 20:31 19:07:00 7. Britt Hawke; Bike Peddler 1:51:30 Sports 2:12:48 2. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/Specialized 13. Dave Fassnacht 1:15:25 7. Mike Inglis 20:38 Racing 15. Scott Abbott; Revolution 21:50:00 8. Adam Gurtler; Mad Dog Cycles 1:54:10 4. Ty Hansen ;Cannondale/Revolution 2:13:02 14. Nathan Lystrup 1:15:55 8. Mark Alderdice 20:40 3. Mark Chrysler; Team Dare Beg Men 13-15 9. Brock Olsen; Binghams 2:04:08 5. Jake M. Pantone; Biker’sEdge/Destination 15. Mitchell Cloward 1:17:15 9. David Summitt 20:47 4. Mike Pratt; Canyon Bicycles 1. Jedediah Harr 40:00:00 10. Zebastion Tittensor; Revolution 2:08:34 Homes 2:15:01 5. Mark Zimbelman 16. Bryan Kopp; LoganRaceClub/Wimmers 10. Corey Cope 21:10 2. Bryce Bullock; Dixie Desert 43:24:00 Exp Men 30-39 6. Kevin Day; Bikers Edge 2:17:55 6. Cameron Candelaria; Canyon Bicycles 1:19:04 11. Justin Molloy 21:23 3. Tucker Ferwerda; Ames Promoting 44:25:00 1. Chris A. Holley; Mad Dog Cycles 1:34:48 7. Brandon Firth 2:19:50 7. Mark Miller; Canyon Bicycles 17. Matthew Flygare; UtahMountainBiking. 12. Doug Thormhlen 21:40 8. Jon Milner; Canyon Bicycles 4. Merrick Taylor 46:00:00 2. Mike Hileman; Nu Vision 1:36:03 8. Taylor Foss; Bingham Cyclery 2:21:59 com 1:19:11 13. Lynn Formaner 21:41 9. John Rech; Mi Duole 5. Colby Horn; Bikers Edge 47:47:00 3. Brian Jeppson; Cedar Cycle 1:36:09 9. Zeppelin Tittensor; Revolution 2:28:50 18. Dave Leikam; Bikeman.com 1:19:48 14. Eric Hallam 21:52 10. Carl Majors; Rocky Mountain Cycling 6. Allan Wilde; Dixie Desert 51:40:00 4. Scott Allen; Canyon Bicycles 1:36:21 Pro Women Club 19. Drew H. Jordan; Team Revolution 1:21:00 15. Scott Bandoni 21:58 7. Scott Stybe; Ames Promoting 1:13:37 5. Brad Pilling; Revolution 1:38:34 1. Kathy(7) Sherwin; Ford Cycling 1:41:28 C Flite 20. Anthony Gonzalez; PaulTracy.com 1:21:11 16. Mark Ruzycki 22:06 Beg Men 16-18 6. Richard D. Abbott; Revolution/Peak 2. Sue F. Abbene 1:53:14 17. Seymour Katz 22:19 1. Daniel Nelson 21. Jared Purdy 1:21:45 3. Jon Bell 1. Jed Miller; Dixie Desert 37:43:00 Fasteners 1:40:56 3. Jennifer Hanks; Team Revolution 1:54:41 18. Brian Moffett 22:21 22. Mike Bergen 1:23:59 4. Hart Williams 2. Brent Wilde; Dixie Desert 41:54:00 7. Brandon Cunningham 1:41:39 Single-Speed 19. Matt Daigler 22:37 23. Mark Ney 1:24:52 5. Micheal Lee; Concept Construction / 3. Chet Norman; Dixie Desert 44:42:00 8. Mark Esplin; Bountiful Bicycle 1:42:25 1. Jon Gallagher; Cole Sport 1:02:50 20. Steven Simms 23:01 Fazoli’s 24. Jeremy Davis 1:25:03 4. Timothy Hilton 47:03:00 9. Kirk Topham; Rob’s Bikes 1:43:13 2. DeJay Birtch; Niner Bikes/Genuine 21. Peter Whitehead 23:02 6. Karsten Shumway 25. Greg Larson; Revolution 1:27:01 5. Jared Gentry 52:20:00 10. Drew Neilson; LoganRaceClub/Wimmers Innovations 1:05:30 22. Brad Chambers 23:05 7. Micheal Hassler; Bike Rack Racing Team 26. Arron Smith 1:32:32 6. Derek McLaws 52:22:00 1:44:35 3. Lynda Wallenfels; Health FX 1:07:24 23. Steve Brennan 23:06 8. Travis Corkrum 27. Gordon Garrett 1:35:04 7. Colin Hunsaker; Bingham Cyclery 54:30:00 11. Chad Harris; Racer Cycle Service 1:44:57 4. Jeff Mabry; McGhies/Coronado Investments 24. Eric Scheinder 23:08 10. Scott Foss 28. Calvin Cahoon; Racers Cycle Service 8. Marty Povey; The Bike Shoppe 55:46:00 12. Chris Sherwin; Revolution 1:46:18 1:07:30 25. Paul Lobdell 23:11 1:40:56 Beg Men 19-29 13. Brad Newby; Red Rock 1:46:33 5. Chris Peters; White Pine Touring 1:09:21 26. Tom Willis 23:15 Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium 29. Warren Gray 1:41:05 1. Jesse Sorenson 35:39:00 14. Quentin Morisette; Copper Chase Condos 6. Brad Keyes; Racers Cycle Service 1:10:10 27. TJ Cowern 23:16 West Valley City 30. Jeff Frederick 1:41:50 2. Benjamin Widmer 41:35:00 1:46:59 7. Eric Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 1:12:33 28. Jeffrey Dean 23:21 March 18, 2006 Spt Men 40+ 3. Creed Naylor; Ence Homes 43:10:00 15. Kevin Rowe; Ride On Bikes 1:47:05 8. Jon Kolon; White Pine Touring 1:16:51 29. Mark Peterson 23:22 1. Tom Henning; Canyon Bicycles 1:12:32 4. Zachary Hancock 44:20:00 16. Patrick Fasse; Van Guard Media 1:48:48 9. Christian Maynes; Revolution Cycles 30. Trevor Bell 23:35 A Flite 2. Dave Smith; Mega Pro 1:12:57 5. Justin Moote; Mad Dog Cycles 46:57:00 17. Tim Hodnett; Mad Dog Cycles 1:50:03 1:19:52 31. Galen Hope 23:41 1. Jeff Louder; Navigators 3. Dave Jeppson; Dave’s Automotive 1:13:43 2. Chris Hull; Porcupine/Contender 6. Dean Nielson; Bikeman.com 50:11:00 18. Adam Pace; Nu Vision 1:52:20 10. 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those early meetings. Initially, the top is older and not as weather I wish we had both ridden up. Skinny Tire Festival - handful of volunteers hardly dared Climbing the Alps - friendly. So, doing this final The descent back down would Continued from page 13 imagine a 500-rider event. Now it Continued from page 11 kilometer meant riding through indeed have been cold, with the seems likely that Griffith will have patchy snow and ice. first kilometer really sketchy, of his healing process, so several to enforce the festival’s 1,000- Not to be deterred, I headed but it would have been a fast rider cap, and it is easy to share he went after the car. He had years ago he invited some like- up. For the first half kilometer, descent. And there was always his enthusiasm as he muses about achieved his primary goal, the minded friends to join him for ascent of l’Alpe d’Huèz, and was I could maneuver around the that café in Valloire. a memorial ride. As a new LAF raising $1,000,000 for the LAF. Since the festival is Griffith’s content to allow me the privilege ice and snow. Then, instead of But every plan, after its exe- Peloton Project member, he also of riding upward. patches of ice and snow, it was cution, will have some regrets. I asked them to bring their check- vehicle for raising money as a Peloton Project member, he was I returned to Valloire and patches of asphalt. I had to start was glad that we had very few. books. started the climb. It was a riding across the ice and snow Rick was as always very gra- As Griffith was divining his recognized last year as the LAF’s top individual fundraiser—when relentless 17 kilometers from from asphalt patch to asphalt cious, reaffirming that he had personal connection to the fight patch. Finally, it was all ice met his main goal, and had no against cancer, and finding a the Skinny Tire Festival earned Valloire to the summit, with the and snow, and at twenty yards regrets. So, I have been con- powerful ally in the LAF, others one-third of this year’s total. He last 8 kilometers being excep- in Moab were wondering how has been repeatedly invited to the tionally tough. It took me two from the summit, my skinny soled by that. the boom in road biking could be Ride for the Roses as a guest of hours to ride those 17 kilome- tires could negotiate these con- Well, that was it. From brought to Moab. Scott Newton the LAF. And still, when he talks ters. ditions no more. I climbed off there, we drove back to Bourg- and Eddie Morandi are devoted about his motivation, choking up Just above Valloire, I passed the bike and trundled those final d’Oisans, made a stop at the roadies working in the mountain as he speaks, he invokes the mem- a small chapel dedicated to St. meters through three inches of local Casino grocery store, bike industry, and they were ory of his brother, not Lance. Bernard, patron saint of high- snow and ice to the summit sign stocked up on cheese and also planning an event to attract The sense of purpose that landers (“des Montagnards”). post and the memorial to Henri Orangina to bring home, and cyclists to enjoy Moab’s stellar drives Griffith is the same that Quickly, though, I was above Desgranges. then made the drive to Lyon road riding. draws so many riders to Moab all development. I first climbed What an exhilarating end for our flight the next morning. Of course, Cycling Utah read- each spring, and it is tangible to above tree line. From there, I to my 9 days of climbing the Within 24 hours of boarding the anyone who witnesses the Friday ers already know that this was all had the road to myself except for famous cols from the Tour de plane, we were back home. occurring against the backdrop and Saturday mass starts for the France: Atop the Galibier, in Rick was the perfect cycling festival’s group rides. As hundreds a herd of sheep and goats, their of Lance Armstrong’s annual three inches of snow, soaked companion, able to put up with of cyclists fill the highway through shepherd and two cars. European bicycle tour. Road riding It rained and then snowed, with perspiration and feeling my eccentricities and always was getting an extreme makeover town, the whir of drivetrains and the hum of tires feel like electric- but only lightly. With 8 kilo- triumphant for having ridden and pleasant. Besides, he speaks bet- with yellow bracelets and carbon meters to go, I encountered fog conquered all the famous climbs ter French than I do, so that was fiber. So when Griffith met with ity; so much power, so focused, seems invincible. for about 4 kilometers. In those I had so ambitiously planned out helpful also. By sharing the cost Morandi and Newton, along with a four kilometers, the road zig- months before. of the car and rooms, it was an few other key players in the Moab You can get more information on the Skinny Tire Festival or the zagged back and forth, and as I I had thought, while climbing, extremely affordable trip. My cycling world, everyone agreed that Rick would catch me before necessary expenses totaled about the LAF fundraiser would be the Moab Century at www.skinnytiref- approached each turn, the names the summit. When I reached the $1100 (excluding airfare for best way to meet everyone’s goals. estival.com. of Virenque, Pantani and other That has proven true well See hillclimb results on famous Tour climbers painted summit, he still had not arrived. which I used Skymiles.). And beyond the hopes expressed in page 20. on the encroaching rock walls It was cold and windy, and as that was with a poor exchange would emerge like ghosts from I propped my bike next to the rate. the surrounding ether. summit sign for a photo as proof I loved this trip. For years I ing up your life for the readers Finally, I climbed above the I had ridden there, I started to had dreamed of such a trip, and Commuter Column - fog, and rounded a bend circling contemplate the descent back Continued from page 14 of Cycling Utah. I do have one it exceeded my greatest expec- more question, though complete- a high alpine sheep corral to down this last kilometer. It tations. It was fantastically ly different than above. I have enter into a broad, snow-dusted would be much more treacher- memorable, the bicycling trip of ter there or by calling 1-888- been requested to ask how a bike glade. From here, the road ous that riding up. So, it was DIABETES. Most of the money commuter such as yourself, keep with great relief that, just after I a lifetime. stays in Utah to fund research swept broadly around the glade work clothing from getting wrin- toward the top. snapped my photo, Rick arrived U of U Cycling and support programs. kled? I have personally never had There is a tunnel through in the car to rescue me from the Fundraiser a problem even though I wear a wind, cold and daunting descent. C.U.: What is managing your the mountain which cuts off an Dave Shields and Marty shirt and tie but apparently it is a The ride up had been hard, diabetes like as a bike commuter? larger problem than I thought. additional kilometer of climbing Jemison will be speaking at a U S.S.: I have to check my blood to the true summit. However, but the roads, while wet, were of U cycling team fundraiser in sugar level before I leave for S.S.: I roll my clothes to they how could I climb all the way good except for the last kilome- the Fine Arts Building on April work and before I begin my don’t get too wrinkled, but I to this point and not make the ter. I found myself regretting, 13th at 7:00 pm. A $5 donation ride home. I also check it after think that wrinkled clothes are final ascent? Well, for one thing, and still regret, the decision to from students and a $7 donation my ride as well. I never ride my biggest problem in commut- most traffic goes through the have Rick ride down to retrieve from others is requested. anywhere without an energy ing. There are worse problems summit, and the road over the the car while I continued on up. bar and a gel in case I get low so clothing issues isn’t so bad. blood sugar during my ride. I fortunately don’t have to look Occasionally I have had to stop pretty at work. I have a friend and check my blood sugar if that drops off a week’s worth I feel weak during a ride. If of shirts and slacks at his office weather or illness keeps me from on Sunday night and then hauls riding for a week or two, I have home the dirty clothes as the to adjust my insulin and my diet week goes, so that is a different to keep my blood sugar level option. healthy. It is my goal not let the disease control me, nor do I try C.U.: Thanks again, perhaps I’ll to make diabetes an excuse for ask someone else about dealing anything. with the dreaded helmet hair. C.U.: Steve, thanks for open-
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ESSAY me, then his speedometer, and repeats. appeared straight. I was over- again turns his head and gives “I know”, I think to myself, come with relief. I couldn’t help A Courier Kind of Day me a thumbs up. I nod and see and give him a thumbs up. The chuckling; although I could hear 33 on my cyclometer. For just a next few blocks are in the center a woman screaming, “Call 911! moment I feel like I am accepted of the city. We both know he Somebody Call 911!” as traffic on the city streets. won't have a chance from here. I let them know I was fine, Seven minutes later I land at Understanding the race is won, I the office, lighten my load, and smile and split -- Its lunchtime. and that wouldn’t be neces- lightning back into the streets. Always a buffet, it’s the sary. The ambulance and the "10-16 VaDer to 215, Rush," only way to afford the fuel for cops came anyway. I radioed the from my radio. “10-4,” I my function on a business day. office and informed them of my respond, turn right crossing over Then, on this slow afternoon, sitch. Another messenger came the rails, and am on my way in I relax in the office for...about to get the heat (time sensitive a new course through the ever- forty-five minutes, sharing the paperwork) off my back while I changing route map inside my day’s events and dreaming about did the accident paperwork with mind. A few stops later I arrive our life’s loves with my close the police. After losing a pre- on an urgent call to a handful of friends and coworkers. I fall cious 40 minutes, I hopped into nervous attorneys waiting for me asleep for about fifteen. Thirty with documents in hand. "This seconds after my dispatcher calls the front of the truck I had just needs to be stamped in by nine out a run for me I am back on hit. The owner gave me and my o’clock at the bankruptcy court the road pounding the pedals, twisted bike a ride to the office. or a family will lose their home." dodging pedestrians, and slip- I grabbed my slightly neglected I check my watch, 8:51. One of ping by clumsy cars. I have a mountain bike and a pump to fill them anxiously adds, "That’s heated confrontation with an up a flat. BOOM! Tire blows less than ten minutes!” I hit the aggressive driver (luckily for up right in my face, loud, and elevator call button and reply, him I had no time to prove my with such force it completely "Two minutes tops for the four point or throw blows), a few separated the sidewall of my blocks to the court, and uh... miles later I get to dodge a bottle rim for a third of its braking sur- one to five, who knows for the thrown at me, from another car. elevators. If I am lucky I'll be It hummed by my head grace- face. Still strung out some from there in three." Not one of them fully before shattering into the the wreck, I could have gone is relaxed or entertained by my barrier beside me. Now I had without that last sprinkle on the confident remark. The eleva- the time, but couldn't catch them cake. I grabbed another wheel tors' dinger dings saving me with the 45 mph speed limit, and from a dormant bike, threw it from the awkward silence and lights stretched multiple blocks on and limped out a few more concerned stares. I go faithful apart. runs to help with the Four to and feel the elevator doors open So I’m heading down South Five O’clock rush. By the end at my will and the lights change Temple again...fast. The pres- of the day, an elbow was pretty at each hopeful thought. I arrive sure is on. I’m coming up on swollen and my knee was bruis- and file the documents with four a three-way intersection at 200 minutes to spare, so I call the East; South Temple continues ing nicely. Nothing a few beers firm to relieve the worry that had straight while 200 East T’s into couldn’t fix. I’ll be back on the them so wound up. As I walk out it on the other side of the road. road tomorrow. of the court I feel like I should I figure I don’t need to stop if I My dad used to tell me, “If be wearing a cape. stick close to the gutter. With you choose to dance son...from By Jeremy Merrill the coffee starts to kick in and After a couple of runs, a chat cars stopped at the light about time to time you’ve got to pay I begin to wake up, I’m flying in the elevator with a federal ten deep and two lanes wide, I the fiddler.” Luckily their insur- I am a bicycle courier. I get downhill on South Temple to judge, and a few minutes listen- have three to five feet between ance paid for all of it, 3,000 for ing to a startling sweet story the cars and the curb. I figure it’s up a little before 8:00 AM when our office downtown. A rough the truck, almost a grand for the from a homeless street guy, I a pretty solid space to pass them I need to have my radio on and looking fellow in the lane next bike repairs, and exactly 420 for be ready to go. By the time to me, riding a Harley, looks at take the train eight miles out of all on the right. Generally pass- town. I get a signature and hop ing on the right is rarely a good the pain meds, and X-rays. Trax back in, but decide to get idea, but I judged the situation As for me, the cost is more product postcard 4.indd 1 off early. The last stop before safe. As I let my speed coast than worth it. Sure there’s the Is this how you feel in the office is the 13th South, 200 down to the low twenties, and skidded up elbows, the occa- your bike s h o r t s ? West stop. After exiting I cut begin to pass the waiting cars, sional bruises, and having to through a small park and wait on my opening is suddenly closed. decide between swallowing or the road by the tracks to give the Two cars had stopped short leav- trying to hack out an inhaled train a fair start. ing room for an oncoming truck bug from time to time, but when The first mile we have all the to turn left into a parking garage. I’m downtown I get treated like stoplights on our side and he I had a line of cars on my left, gets a whole train length ahead three feet of street beneath me, a rock star, fighter pilot, super- of me. Huffing and puffing I a wall on my right, and no time hero. Girls dig bike messengers. think to myself, “They never to reach for my brakes. All I I’ve listened to people in the ele- go this fast downtown, he must could do was jump to get as high vators tell stories about me, and know I’m racing him.” As the as possible to avoid taking the recount with excitement 15 sec- train makes its first right at impact directly. I guess I was onds that they saw of my eight 7th South, I split two lanes of hoping to get some air and go hour day. The intensity rocks! stopped traffic to mellow out my from there. Luckily I broadside Close calls are measured in mil- line through the corner and gain the little truck right behind the limeters and microseconds. Most some ground. I know we have cab. I had just enough height days as I finish work I feel like to make a left on to Main two that my bike hit the soft spot blocks up. Stoplights are still between the cab and the rear I’m ten feet tall and bullet proof with us, but the train has to slow wheel, and I flipped into the bed, just for making it through the for the turns. I don't, so I pass it landing on my back with my day in one piece. I ride to work there. A couple blocks later I legs hanging over the opposite in the mornings feeling like I’m stop for a red to rub it in. When side. getting away with something the train pulls up I hear the con- I stood up slowly, paying when I remember I get paid for For Real Comfort Choose ductor crackle something over close attention to my extremi- this. The winter days can get the loudspeaker (which is usu- ties, knowing from experience harsh and sketchy, but not with- ally used to yell at us for cross- that it may take a moment to out some sense of satisfaction.
1/4/2005 8:07:42 AM ing the tracks). I can't make out realize if bones are broken when It will never make me rich, but I what he's saying. I am the only the adrenaline is flooding your BLACKBOTTOMS one around so I show off a little veins. can afford my rent, pay my bills, CYCLEWEAR by standing tall in a no-handed All seemed well as I jumped and I always eat like a king. trackstand and look over with out of the truck bed, my head My life is good when I am (801) 262-6503 E-mail: [email protected] web: www.blackbottoms.com my hand to my ear. "We were was not touched, my legs sup- living it up on my bike. going over thirty back there,” he ported my landing, and my arms APRIL 2006 cycling utah.com 23 education and is working with several driver materials used consistently in Calendar - Continued education programs to pilot-test every public high school driver from page 19 the Share the Road With Bicycles education program in Utah. Teaching Utah Drivers to Share the Road video in the classroom. As a bicyclist myself, I’m Yellowstone, MT, (406) 646-7701 Gail Johnson, USOE Driver excited for this opportunity and October 7 — Third Annual Josie Johnson Memorial Ride, this By Theron Jeppson not learn how to safely operate an Education Specialist and a key look forward to riding a bike next automobile around a bicycle. leader in UDTSEA, pushed to memorial ride is being dedicated Utah Department of Health to motorists who are more aware in Josie's honor to bring the com- Unlike drivers who have the have the Share the Road mes- and understand what it means munity together to raise aware- Bicyclists of all ages and skills protection of their vehicles, bicy- sage as the keynote topic at the ness for bicycle safety, meet at levels know the joy and fun of clists are for the most part unpro- UDTSEA annual conference set to share the road with bicycles. Sugarhouse Park, ride will start at But I also realize that we as 10:30, will travel to mouth of Big bicycling. But as with any sport or tected and vulnerable. In the event for April 24, 2006 in Provo. This Cottonwood Canyon and back. activity, cycling comes with risks. of a bicycle-motor vehicle crash, conference will bring together bicyclists are responsible for our www.slcbac.org or call Jason at own safety and for earning the (801) 485-2906 or John Weis at One of the biggest risks facing the bicyclist has a much greater more than 300 driver education (801) 278-3847 bicyclists is safety while shar- risk of suffering serious or fatal instructors from across Utah. respect of motorists. We must be October 21 — Las Vegas Century, ing the road with motor vehicles. injury. A slow speed, fender bend- The “Share the Road With more consistent in obeying traffic 22,37,55,80 and 110 miles, ben- Many drivers may not even know er involving two motor vehicles Bicycles” presentation will consist laws, even when riding in large efits Ronald McDonald House. how to safely drive around bicy- often results in no injury or very of a panel of bicycling experts groups. I challenge cycling clubs (702) 340-1500 clists. minor injury for the occupants of and advocates representing the to put more effort into teaching Multi- Our traffic system is complex the motor vehicle. But in a similar following organizations: Utah and encouraging members to be mix of pedestrians, bicyclists and crash involving a motor vehicle Bicycle Coalition (UBC), Salt responsible riders by obeying traf- Sport and a bicyclist, chances are good motor vehicles, all governed by Lake County Bicycle Advisory fic laws, especially during club Races traffic laws for the safety of each that the cyclist would be seriously Committee (SLCBAC), Salt Lake rides and club sponsored events road user. For that very reason a hurt or even killed. City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory April 15 — 4th Street Clinic Benefit driver is required to go through Because of the bicyclist’s vul- Committee (MBAC), and the and to get involved in community Triathlon, Swim 250 yds, Bike 8 events teaching bicycle safety. I miles, Run 3.1 miles, University driver education and pass a written nerability while riding in traffic, it Mooseknuckler Alliance of St. of Utah, SLC, umed.med.utah. and driving test to receive a driver is important for all drivers to know George, Utah. would also like to challenge each edu/Triathlon license. But does having a driver and understand how to safely Conference attendees will learn bicyclist individually to do the April 22 — In Training Spring license guarantee a driver knows operate around bicyclists. valuable information about how to same, and to help educate other Triathlon, sprint road (300 Meter all he or she should to safely oper- During the summer of 2005, share the road from these experts. bicyclists when we see them Swim/10 mi Bike/5K Run) and kids’ sprint road (50 Meter Swim/3 ate an automobile? Probably not. the Utah Departments of Health, They will also receive a copy breaking traffic laws and riding mi Bike/1K Run), location TBA, In Utah, students in a public Public Safety, and Transportation of the “Sharing the Road With dangerously. 801-631-2614 or 801-631-2624 or high school driver education pro- produced a 12-minute video for Bicycles” driver education video triutah.com gram are required to spend at least driver education called Sharing the and a booklet with worksheets and If you would like more informa- May 13 — St. George Triathlon, Sand Hollow Reservoir, St George. 30 hours in the classroom learning Road With Bicycles. The video classroom activities to be used to tion about the Share the Road Olympic: Swim 1500 yards, Bike to safely operate a motor vehicle. covers 10 “rules” motorists should complement the video. In addition, With Bicycles driver educa- 24 miles, Run 6.2 miles, Sprint: Instruction comes from a list of follow to share the road safely UDTSEA has purchased 300 cop- Swim 700 yards, Bike 14 miles, Run tion video and project, please 3.1 miles, www.sgtri.com 435- 16 different content areas, ranging with bicycles. ies of “Bicycling Street Smarts” contact Theron Jeppson by 770-3122 from “Traffic Laws” to “Decision The Utah Driver Traffic Safety by John S. Allen. Each person email at [email protected] May 20 — In Training Women's Making Techniques.” However, Education Association (UDTSEA), attending the conference will or by phone at 801-538-6156. Triathlon, 300 meter swim, 10 mile from this list of 16 course content an association led by the Utah receive a copy. bike, 5k run, Riverton, UT, triutah. areas, the only subject matter State Office of Education (USOE) This is a great step for bicycle Bicycling Street Smarts is avail- com, (801) 631-2614 required by state law is railroad- to establish standards for driver safety in Utah. The challenge from able for free online at www. May 27 — Salem Spring Triathlon, bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/ Salem City Park. Swim 800 yard, crossing safety. In short, driver education in Utah, has embraced here will be to get the Share the Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles. education students may or may the “Share the Road” message Road With Bicycles video and index.htm www.salemspringtri.com Masters National Championships cacy still needs a great deal of MS 150 Looking for a X96. Tragic Accident - in Park City. improvement. The Bill Corliss The MS 150 Bike Tour, pre- Few Good Riders Continued from page 3 Bill loved the mountains and Bike Advocacy Fund has been sented by Harmons, is designed the outdoors. His hobbies also set up to continue Bill's love of to raise money for MS pavement, as the Dodge pickup included nordic and alpine ski- cycling, bike safety and new The National Multiple and trailer passed by, unknow- Sclerosis Society will celebrate research and local programs ing, snowshoeing, hiking, run- rider mentorship. Donations can for those affected by the dis- ingly crushing Bill. ning, skating and walking his be made at any Frontier Bank the 20th Anniversary of the In a tenth of a second, the MS 150 Bike Tour on June 24 ease. Participants are asked to Huskies. (www.frontierbankfsb.com) world lost a great person, dad, Bill was also very active in Bill leaves behind his wife and 25. Over 2,000 cyclists are gather and submit a minimum racer and mentor. The road was expected to put the pedal to the of $200 in contributions from bike advocacy. He fought hard Deb, 12 year old son Jordan, par- narrow, there was a strong cross- for bike lanes and state legisla- ents Bill and Jessie and 2 Husky metal for the Society’s largest family, friends, and co-work- wind and construction debris and most exhilarating event. tion that would make the roads puppies, Boris & Natasha. ers, however nationwide, each littered what small shoulder was safer for all cyclists. Bill touched all of our lives The yearly fundraiser, which rider raises an average of $389. available, so many obstacles This tragedy is a reminder and will be sorely missed. will take place along the scenic Last year nearly 1,900 Utahns could have kept this tragedy that bike safety and advo- roads in Cache Valley, supports participated in the event, which from ever happening. The truck nationally-funded research, cli- was traveling too close to the raised over $1 million. riders and should have yielded a ent programs, professional edu- Utah’s MS 150 Bike Tour cation, and is the largest orga- few feet which could have saved began in 1986 and was origi- nized two-day cycling event in Bill’s life. all of Utah. nally held in Park City; it was Our community lost one of the most caring, loving, intel- This year cyclists will enjoy later moved to Cache Valley in 1993. The route is well known ligent persons many of us will several new perks as well as be lucky enough to know and some fun 20th anniversary for its unmatched terrain. The 4HE h8v 2IDES 4HE 2OAD IS /UT 4HERE annual tour also has a reputa- call a friend. Bill Corliss was a -AY activities. The ride begins early friend to just about every one he Saturday morning with a sea tion for its great food and fam- ever met. 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Riders will have Wolverine Sports Club, "Wild Bill" mentored new members to access to rest stops; food awards for “Rookie Team of /!4"2!. s 3EPTEMBER the club and the sport of cycling. and water; first-aid support; the Year,” “Team with the Most £xÌ ÊÕ>ʺ"iÊÜiÃiÊ/ÕÀÊ iÊ,`iÊVÀÃÃÊ iÛ>`>»ÊÊÕÞÊ Members,” “Best Team Attire,” He continued giving back to the ÃÕ««ÀÌi`ÊÕÌ`>ÞÊÌÕÀÊ>VÀÃÃÊÌ iÊ-ÛiÀÊ-Ì>ÌiÊÊ1-ÊÜÞÊxäÊÊiÀV>½ÃÊ and supply, assist, and gear sport he loved and most recently and the “Team that Grew the iiÃÌÊ,>`]ÊvÀÊ >iÊ/> iÊÌÊÌ iÊÀi>ÌÊ >ÃÊ >Ì>Ê*>À° (SAG) wagons along the route. was a mentor of the Park City Saturday night, riders and their Most.” Cycling Academy (www.park- families will enjoy a pool party To register visit www. citycycling.com) and a member For More Info call 1-800-565-2704 and an awards dinner presenta- fightmsutah.org or call 1-800- of the Cole Sport Cycling Team. or go to tion with MC, Bill Allred of FIGHT-MS Bill recently placed 7th at the bikethewest.com 24 cycling utah.com APRIL 2006
Touring Cycling to 48 States on the Dream Tour
Paul and Pete at the beginning of theDream Tour.
By Pat Hemrich on Highway 132. As Pete wrote on the weblog he’s keeping of the Salt Lake City cyclist Pete tour at www.thedreamtour.org, the Hoogenboom is living his dream third days’ weather can be neatly to bicycle to all 48 contiguous summed up as “wind and sun, United States in a 10,000 mile tour that started March 18th in wind and rain, snow, then snow Salt Lake City, headed south to and howling wind. Rinse and Arizona, and now is turning east repeat three times.” And in spite toward Colorado, New Mexico, of lousy conditions another long- Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and time cycling buddy of Pete’s Paul Missouri. By late April, Pete will Stempniak drove to just outside of cycle further south into Arkansas Delta and rode back to meet Pete and Louisiana, then further east to Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Marty on the road. Paul later and Georgia. Pete plans to average entered a generous post on the just over 60 miles a day, five days blog, “Good company outweighs a week, about 320 miles a week. bad weather.” Yeah, we all know After the southern states, he’ll turn that’s true; but thanks, Paul, for north up the east coast through the saying it. Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky The next day was the 75-mile and the Virginias. He’ll be in Washington D.C. in June then ride from Delta to Milford, most bike up through New England of it on Highway 257. This stretch to Maine before returning west of road may not be “the loneliest through the Great Lakes states, the road in America,” that moniker is upper Midwest and the northern already taken by Highway 50, but Plains. He’s doing a combination 257 has to be running a close sec- of camping and moteling along ond. Course, if you like sagebrush the way, and has a support vehicle driven by his wife, Pat. and rocks and more sagebrush This tour is a dream Pete has you’ve got nothing to complain had for twenty years. Thanks to about. The weather was improved Bayer HealthCare’s Diabetes Care from previous days with only a Division Pete’s dream is becoming 10 mph headwind instead of the a reality and the fact that he has predicted 20 to 25 mph. It was had Type 1 diabetes for 31 years even mostly dry, up until about is not getting in the way. As the 2005 winner of Bayer’s Ascensia three miles outside of Milford, Dream Fund Contest (www.bay- right near the municipal airport, erdreamfund.com), Pete is cycling when, “Holy hailstones, Batman!” America to show that having dia- it started snowing and sleeting and betes does not mean you have to blowing like there was no tomor- give up your dreams. row. Lucky for the riders they The tour’s first night, Saturday, knew the way to the motel and was in Provo. On Sunday morn- ing there was four or five inches arrived safely. of snow on the ground, and it was Wednesday dawned cold (mid- still coming down hard. Not the 30s) but dry. This day’s destina- best cycling weather. Pete and tion was Cedar City, and it was his cycling buddy Marty Krueger also Marty’s last day of riding waited out the storm, hoping for with Pete. It was great having him the best. About 11:00 the snow along, but Thursday Marty flung let up enough that they decided to ride, and by noon they were on his bike into the trunk of a rental the road albeit in full rain gear. car and drove home to Salt Lake As they started south on highway City. It probably took him 4 hours 89 the snow started up again with in a car what took them five days a headwind although the snow on a bike. wasn’t accumulating on the road. Thursday was a rest day for Their route took them west near Pete. Friday he started toward Payson, then on highway 6 to Goshen, and then south again to Hurricane with the accompanying the second night’s stop in Nephi. 2600 ft. drop in elevation, which They fought headwinds all day, would have been easy riding, even but by late afternoon the snow had that stretch on I-15, except for the stopped. headwind. He’s been on the road Day three the weather started for one week covering approxi- out looking good. At 10 am, mately 325 miles, still in relative- Nephi had some sun peeking out of the clouds, so both riders were ly familiar terrain. Next he’ll be surprised when they rode into a into Arizona and all points east as virtual snowy whiteout on the first he starts a large, counterclockwise climb out of town headed west path around the United States.