VOLUME 16 NUMBER 2 FREE APRIL 2008 cycling utah
Join a Bike 2008 Club Today! UTah,Idaho, Annual & Regional Club Guide Event Inside! Calendar •Utah and Idaho Calendar of Events - p. 6 Inside! •Complete Triathlon Calendar - p. 10 •The Climbs of the Tour de France Part II - p. 2 •St. George Advocacy - p. 3 DIRT • Bike Club Guide - p. 4 •Triathlon Pre-Race Prep - p. 11 PAVEMENT •Desert Rampage - p.14 •Richard Barnum-Reece - p. 15 ADVOCACY •Salt Lake Road Riding - p. 16 •Mechanic's Corner - p. 17 RACING •Dentistry and Bikes - p. 18 • Commuter Column - p. 19 TOURING •Shop Directory - p. 20 •Common Mountain Bike Injuries - p. 21 •Urban Canyon Riding - p. 22 •Results - p. 24
MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL • The Trans-Wasatch Traverse - p. 26 2 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008 speaking of spokes On Holy Ground - Riding the Climbs of the Tour de France Part II
The Pyrenees before it turned steep. It felt good to just cruise a considerable distance, The journey from Bédoin to though I began to worry we had Quillan, the second and final stage missed the turn to this climb. P.O. Box 57980 in the transition from the Alps to the The climbing finally came, Murray, UT 84157-0980 Pyrenees, necessitated another long though, but with the changed condi- www.cyclingutah.com drive. Again, it was midnight when tions, we felt refreshed and reju- You can reach us by phone: we arrived at Quillan. We found the venated. At the turn where the real (801) 268-2652 only open hotel, a one-star affair climbing began, we were at the base Our Fax number: with a noisy, smoky bar on the main of a high promontory on which was level. The room was comfortable perched an old castle. It was fun to (801) 263-1010 enough, and it did have a nice bath- mark our elevation as we climbed tub, but the smell of smoke infiltrat- in relation to this castle. We quickly Dave Iltis, Editor & ed our room. By the second night, I gained elevation on it, drew even, Advertising could tell it was affecting my lungs. and then rose on above till, at the [email protected] So, I stopped the crack under the top of the Port de Pailhères, the door with a towel and opened the castle was a small speck way down David R. Ward, Publisher windows, and that seemed to allevi- in the distant valley. [email protected] ate the situation. The last 12 kilometers of this Dawn brought clear blue skies, climb were stunning. We left a warmer temperature, and a rise in Mijanes and climbed to the base Contributors: Gregg Bromka, our spirits. Except for the day we of a ski resort whose slopes were Ben Simonson, Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, Joaquim Elliot Morris at the top of the Port de Pailhères climbed the Col du Galibier, each already snow-covered. From here, day had been overcast, moist and the road narrowed and kicked up Hailer, Andy Singer, Erik Moen, Photo: Dave Ward cold. So this morning brought a wel- again. It had been plowed from the Greg Overton, Elliot Morris, come change. In fact, this day’s ride snowstorms of the previous day Scott Kelly, Tom Jow, Lynn Ware By David Ward de France. The first installment, up the Port de Pailhères remains my or two, and the road was wet with Peak, Ryan Dionne, Brad Pilling, Publisher which can be found in the March favorite of this trip. snow piled on the sides. Further Tom Diegel, Dan Fazzini Jr. issue of Cycling Utah and on-line We rode straight from our hotel. on were free-ranging horses graz- [This is the second and final at www.cyclingutah.com, describes Unlike most days, where the climb- ing in the green- and snow-patched Distribution: Dave, Karma, installment of the article by David their experiences riding climbs in ing starts after a few short kilome- meadow, soaking up the sun. Behind and Marinda Ward, Doug Ward, Cycling Utah’s publisher, the Alps and climbing up Mont ters, or right out the door, on this them rose a steep, rocky mountain Kartcher, David Montgomery describing his pilgrimage with his Ventoux.] day we had flat or very gradually slope flocked with snow, with high, (To add your business to our friend, Elliot Morris, to France to sloping roads for over 30 kilometers snow clad mountains in the distant free distribution list, give us ride famous climbs of the Tour background. a call) Just past this meadow, the road Administrative Assistant: Continued on page 12 Lindsay Ross cycling utah is published Help Wanted eight times a year beginning Trek Bikes of American Fork in March and continuing Openings for: monthly through October. Sales Associates, Experience helpful but not required Annual Subscription rate: Experienced Mechanics Excellent work environment $15 Great lifestyle/surroundings (Send in a check to Competitive salary/benefits our P.O. Box) 401k/Health insurance Postage paid in Murray, UT Bike builders needed, Training avail- able Apply and submit resume online at: Editorial and photographic con- www.trekaf.com tributions are welcome. Send via email to dave@cyclingutah. com. Or, send via mail and please Help Wanted include a stamped, self-addressed Bike Shop Manager envelope to return unused mate- Seeking a motivated individual with rial. Submission of articles and experience in operating a bicycle accompanying artwork to cycling shop. Unique growth opportunity for utah is the author’s warranty qualified individual with new com- pany to open during 2008 in the Salt that the material is in no way an Lake City area. For more information infringement upon the rights of please call 801-949-1717 others and that the material may be published without additional approval. Permission is required to reprint any of the contents of this publication.
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Advocacy
St. George Works on Stepping Up Cycling Options
By Ryan Dionne officials are creating more bike ity” in regards to not having money “What they could really do better people who can help push the city lanes, bike routes and bike paths to make general improvements. is go back and retrofit or redo exist- forward creating new places to When the weather is blustery or throughout the southern Utah city. Thurber disagrees. ing roads,” Gurr said. safely ride. sloppy in northern Utah, the oppo- “This year alone I’ve put in “Trails are quite expensive to Thurber said the city’s trying to Until everyone went their sepa- site end of the state is prime for probably 15 miles of bicycle lanes build, and with the funding you do just that. rate way, Gurr said the city had a cycling. and routes combined,” said St. have, you try to do the best you Most old roads, though, don’t strong advocacy group in the city. And when the weather is prime George Engineering Associate can,” the engineer said. “Last year have a wide enough shoulder to “That is my one wish,” Gurr for cycling in southern Utah, it’s Monty Thurber. I spent $10,000 on signs and sten- accommodate a bike lane – which is said. “That there was much more of usually … well … all year long. And with the price of gas climb- cils.” typically four-feet wide. a community advocacy group in this It’s true. The days of bad-weath- ing like Lance Armstrong along This year, the city is putting “That’s been our big problem,” area.” er riding in the desert area around with talks of harder financial times together a route map which will he said. St. George are few and far between. to come, more family-style riders likely be available in early summer. To fix the dilemma, the city has With cycling questions about the Sure it gets scorching hot in the will likely pull out the old Schwinn But besides money, the city has two options: Decrease the size of St. George area contact Ryan Gurr, summer, and the area seems to be Racer and pedal to work. other hurdles. either the travel lane or the median. co-owner of Red Rock Bicycle, at crawling with people who drive That, combined with us avid Thurber said some of the well- Tonaquint Drive as well as 1450 435-674-3185. For more city-specific cyclists already on the road, creates used St. George roads aren’t main- South are two recent examples of questions, e-mail Monty Thurber at traf- slower than you can ride, but what [email protected]. better place to train with consistent an even greater need for the city to tained and owned by the city. that. conditions. step up. He said the main corridors that Besides trying to retrofit old The riders in or around Utah’s “There was a bit of a struggle for leave Dixie – Bluff Street, state roads, Thurber said the city has Dixie have likely noticed a change a while with the amount of growth Route 18, St. George Boulevard and plans for new improvements as well. Nevada Hike, Bike in the ridership over the last five we had,” Gurr said. Sunset Boulevard – are state roads. Lanes or routes on Bloomington and Walk Conference years. Hence the city’s goal: To create “So there’s some limits that we Hills Drive are towards the top of There seem to be more cyclists alternative means of transportation have when we do a road project,” the list – the two-year-plan – while and the city of St. George is work- suited for commuters and recreation- he said. Red Hills Parkway Dixie Drive and The seventh Annual Nevada ing to keep up with its biker popula- al riders alike. Because of that, the city has cre- others are on the five- to ten-year- Hike, Bike and Walk Conference tion. But it’s not easy. ated some alternative routes – which plan. will be held on May 15-18 at Whether it’s locals, tourists or Thurber said St. George created a Thurber admits isn’t an ideal route “We’re gettin’ there,” the city Stateline, Lake Tahoe. This year's riders from throughout the state bicycle master plan around 2002 and – to help move cyclists. engineer said. “It’s gotta start some- theme is: Economic Benefits making the trek south, bicyclists he’s tried to advance it since he’s One alternative route is where.” of Bicycling and Walking in expect more. been employed with the city. two blocks south of St. George And Gurr, as well as many other Communities. The conference is “We can’t get by with what the “We do the best we can,” he said. Boulevard and runs parallel to it. cyclists throughout the state, know it being held in conjunction with average town has for on-street facili- “I think we’re doing a good job now “Trying to create alternatives can has to start with advocacy. the Nevada Trail Builder and ties,” said Ryan Gurr, and avid St. compared to four or five years ago.” be tricky,” Thurber said. “Visibility and power in num- Crew Leader Training. Last year's George cyclist and co-owner of Red One setback, though, is the same But in all reality, who maintains bers; It definitely helps out,” he conference was a tremendous suc- Rock Bicycle. problem associated with many other the road, how much lanes costs and said. cess. Visit www.bicyclenevada. Luckily, the city is listening – to community goals: Money. how tricky they are to create doesn’t It’s nearly impossible to drive com/Conf_08_home.htm to learn some extent. However Gurr thinks the city has matter to riders as long as there’s a around St. George without seeing more. With a master plan intact, city too much of a “small city mental- bike lane or path to utilize. riders, and Gurr thinks it’s those -League of American Bicyclists
The love of cycling begins early.
UTA Rideshare’s 2008 Bike Bonanza Friday, May 16th | Gallivan Center, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Young, old, beginner or hardcore, you’ll find plenty to celebrate during National Bike Month and Cycle Salt Lake Week.
Other Bike Week events include: Live Green Festival Ride of Silence Downtown Criterium DMV Criterium Mayors’ Bike to Work Day Cycle Salt Lake Century Historic Tour of Salt Lake City Road Home Bike Tuning Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour Bike to Work Wednesdays 5th Annual Pedal Pusher Film Festival Rocky Mountain Raceway Criterium
For times and locations, visit utarideshare.com or cyclesaltlakecentury.com Cycle Salt Lake Week is May 10 to May 17
4 cyclingutah.com APRIL 2008 cycling utah’s 2008 Bicycle Club Guide
Editor’s Note: If you missed get- Location - Ogden, Utah Orthopedics. you to join us. Contact - Mark Zimbelman, (801) ting your club listed, you have a Club Statement - In 2008, our goal is to Contact - Jonny Hintze, 801-544-5300, 764-9855, [email protected] second chance. We will publish again increase charitable work by donat- [email protected] Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team Website - www.bmcyclingclub.com/ part III of the club guide soon. If ing our time, talents, and resources to Website - www.bebikes.com/ClubTeam. Sponsors - Bountiful Mazda, State Type of Cycling - Road Racing you would like your club listed (it's help cure disease and relieve suffering. aspx Fish, Healthy One / Armour Eckridge, Location - The Wasatch Front free), please email dave@cyclingu- In 2007, ACC raised more than $65,000 Type of Cycling - Road Racing/Mtb The Preserve at Mapleton, Covington Club Statement - We are a group of tah.com for details. for local charities. Secondly, bicycling Racing Capital, Satori Homes, Gossner Foods, Masters Men and Women road racers improves the overall fitness, health, Location - Kaysville, Utah Johnsonville, Bountiful Bike Center, who enjoy one another's friendship and AMERICAN R.A.D.D. presented by and well-being of participating Autoliv Club Statement - Our love and dedica- Specialized and iBike want to have fun racing together and be AGEL employees and other club members tion to cycling is the driving force of Sponsors - American RADD, Agel, Edge throughout the community. And finally, team Biker's Edge/Destination. We enjoy Composites, Ruegamer Bikes, Ware our mountain and road bike racing teams the cycling community and try to support 10 Piece Minimum! IT is, Podium Training, Elevation, The are there for those who want a bigger it through racing. We'd like claim that we Call us Today Larsen Group, Sun Valley Mortgage, challenge, not to mention the legendary are a competitive team with top athletes Biker's Edge, Speedplay, Suunto, Giro, noon ride, now in it's 14th year. Autoliv and in some instances this may be true. Pactimo is also the sponsoring club of LOTOJA. No matter the outcome we enjoy compet- Contact - Bryson Perry, 801-878-4068, ing and cycling none the less. [email protected] Bad Ass Cycling Website - www.americanradd.com Sponsors - Bad Ass Coffee Company, Bonneville Cycling Club, or BCC Type of Cycling - Road, Mountain, Envision Lending, Prudential Real Formerly Bonneville Bicycle Touring Cross, Recreational, all cyclists welcome Estate, Park City Ski Boot and Pedorthic, Club, or BBTC Location - Sandy, Utah Spectra Capital, Fiddler's Elbow, Sponsors - FULL TEAM CUSTOM APPAREL Club Statement - American R.A.D.D. Alta Vista Chiropractic, Working Rx, Contact - John McCool 230-5472 presi- presented by Agel is a newly formed HyperSpice [email protected] GET YOUR CUSTOM TEAM OR CLUB GEAR TODAY club/team for 2008 and we are growing Contact - Ann Hoffman, 801-706-2237, Website - www.bbtc.net fast. R.A.D.D. stands for Racers Against [email protected] Type of Cycling - Road rides with a pace get started today to have your gear ready for the Drugs and Doping. We love to ride and Website - www.badasscycling.org (Site rating system ranging from “A” race Tour de Cure & MS 150 we love our sport and the pureness of it. under development) pace to “D” pace. Mountain bike both contact us today www.blackbottoms.com - [email protected] Type of Cycling - Recreactional road beginner and advanced, tours, and Ultra- We will help to make our sport clean and 866-566-8285 to make it fun for everyone involved. cycling with a cause marathon. Please come join us and make a differ- Location - Salt Lake City, Utah Location - Central Utah ence in our sport. Club Statement - Bad Ass Cycling was Club Statement - We are celebrating our formed for the purpose of raising funds 30th year with an update in name and Autoliv Cycling Club USCF #9493, and awareness to combat devastating dis- vibe. We are Utah’s largest and oldest USCF and NORBA sponsored club eases. The team consists of friends and cycling club — an umbrella club for Sponsors - Autoliv, The Bike Shoppe, family of all ages and abilities. We lead all cyclists in Utah with members from Total Rehab, Petersen's, Milliken, organized rides twice weekly throughout St. George to Logan, and even France. Drawform, GMAC mortgage, Dow the cycling season starting as soon as We have rides all year long, and every Corning, Dr Naylor's Udder Balm, weather permits. If you share our mis- day through the season, as many as five BatterySpace.com, Trail Tech, Dr. John sion to Stomp Out Pain and Suffering some days. We average about 80 per Pobanz, DDS Through Cycling or just want to be with month during the season. Bonneville has Contact - Kurt Gammill, 801-625-9370, great people please join us. members of all levels from newbees, to [email protected] racers, tourist, and Ultra-marathon riders. Website - livcycling.com Biker's Edge/Destination Homes We have 2 event rides, The Little Red OFFICIAL JERSEY PROVIDER OF Type of Cycling - Masters and Juniors Sponsors - Destination Homes, Edge Riding Hood, and ULCER, and several National Mountain Bike Series, Composites, Giro, ALG Worldwide, ride series. If you ride a bike in Utah, Southern California State Championship MTB and 24hr racing, Cat 4/5 road rac- University of Utah cycling team A Utah company ing, Recreational and training rides John Henry Smith Insurance, Mountain you should be a BCC member! I invite
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Event Organized by April 4th Online at: Mountain Race Works wwwtourdeparkcity.com APRIL 2008 cyclingutah.com 5 competitive at local and regional races. Contact - Steve Wasmund, First, it is a safe, accepting environment Mad Dog Cycles Race Team 801-824-6063, cutthroatracing@gmail. where every woman, lady, and girl, Intermountain Financial/JR Smith Sponsors - Mad Dog Cycles, Contender Bicycles com regardless of age or riding skill, is wel- Coaching (Wasatch Women's Cycling Powerbar, Trek, Tifosi, Maxxis, Sponsors - Contender Bicycles, Nash Website - www.cutthroatracing.org come. Second, many rides exclude our Club) AmBank, Stonehaven Dental, Doug Insurance, Cafe Expresso, The Gooch Type of Cycling - You name it. We're male, testosterone-driven counterparts. Sponsors - Intermountain Financial Smith Subaru, Crank Bros., Turner Firm, Sportsbaseonline, Plumb & Co, a home for racers (MTN, CX, RD) and Lastly, Dirt Betty's take every opportuni- Group, JR Smith Coaching, Revolution Industries, Mountainview Hospital, ClifBar also lots of 'fun only' riders, cyclomut- ty to ride and just hang out with the girls. Cycles, Clif Bar Technip, Mustang Engineering, S&B Contact - Alison Littlefield, ers, etc. New in 2008, we will have oportunities Contact - Jill Wilkerson-Smith, Construction, Worley Parsons, Zachry. 801.364.0344, club@contenderbicycles. Location - Salt Lake City, Utah to become a Road Betty. 801-809-2570, [email protected]; Contact - Keith Payne, 801.368.5321, com Club Statement - Founded in 2005, we Darcie Strong, 801-815-4847, darci- [email protected] Website - www.contenderbicycles.com have grown every year and currently Evanston, Wyoming Cycling Club [email protected] Website - www.maddograceteam.com Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Mtb rac- have around 60 members. Our primary Sponsors - Titanium Title Benefactor: Website - www.wasatchwomenscycling. Type of Cycling - MTB Racing, MTB ing, road touring, mtn recreational or any goal is to provide a fun 'team' for folks Cook-Sanders Associates, Inc., org/ and Road group riders combo of the above who want to be on a team, but don't real- Professional Engineers & Surveyors. Type of Cycling - Road racing and recre- Location - Orem, Utah Location - Salt Lake City, Utah ly want to be on a 'team'. Make sense? ;-) Other Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze ational road riding Club Statement - We are a Utah-based Club Statement - The Contender Bicycles We have organized trail work days, some Benefactors are listed on the benefactor's Location - Salt Lake City, Utah team with all levels of riders, from Pro Cycling Club provides an opportunity to camping trips and nice big camps at 24hr page of the Evanston Club Statement - WWCC was founded to Beginner. Most of our riders partici- participate in all aspects of the sport of races. We really are a team of the people. Contact - Paul Knopf, City of Evanston in 1999 by Jill Wilkerson-Smith and pate in MTB racing, some just like to cycling from racing to recreational riding Come join us and see for yourself. Team Liaison to the Evanston Cycling Club; Daphne Perry. The purpose of our club is ride. While we are organized to race, we to advocacy. Along with our partners, we meetings: First Wednesday of each 307-783-6458; pknopf@evanstonwy. to provide an educational and encourag- also work hard to give back to our com- are excited about the future of the club month at the Uinta Brewpub. org. Ed Lyles, President; Debra Eastman, ing environment for women to achieve munity. We organize two trail building and we invite you to join for 2008! Vice President. their racing or recreational cycling days each year, offer free guided rides Dharma Wheels Cycling Team Website - www.evanstoncyclingclub.org goals. WWCC has both an elite and a monthly for the community (3 Thursday Color Country Cycling Club Sponsors: Dharma Wheels Cyclery, or www.evanstoncycling.org developmental racing team, as well as a Women's Ride, 4th Thurs. Group rides). Sponsors - Cedar Cycle Silver Creek Dental, No Name Saloon, Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Mtb recreational riding club. WWCC proudly We also organize, promote and run the Contact - John Stavros 435.865.9648 Chez Betty, Hammer Nutrition, Moots, racing, road touring, mtn recreational or supports the Bikes for Kids event, The Race for Everyone at Sundance each [email protected] On One, VooDoo Bicycles, Fox, Chris any combo Bikes for Kids event provides bikes to August to benefit the Kids on the Move Website - www.colorcountrycycling.org/ King Location - Evanston, Wyoming. The City Salt Lake area underprivileged kids. For organization. All levels of riders are (undergoing a major facelift) Contact Person, Phone and Email: of Fresh Air, Freedom, and Fun! more details, please visit the event web- welcome to come join the team and get Type of Cycling - Road Racing, Mtb Carman Espinoza, shop phone Club Statement - The Evanston, WY site: www.bikesforkidsutah.com riding, racing and helping improve and racing, road touring, mtn recreational or 435.658.0032, Shop email, ridensmile@ Cycling Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable maintain the cycling community. any combo gmail.com non-profit corporation. Primary purposes KUHL/Scott Location - Cedar City, Utah Website: www.dharmawheelscyclery.com of the Cycling Club include promoting Sponsors - KUHL Clothing, Scott USA Mi Duole Club Statement - Founded in 1996, our Type of Cycling: Mostly recreational rid- community education of bicycle related Contact - Ryan Krusemark, 800 252 Sponsors - Barbacoa, Keystone, Spin club is active in many aspects of cycling ing with some rippers who race. issues; establishing partnerships with 3185 [email protected] Cycle, JonesWaldo, South Mountain from technical slickrock riding to touring Base location: Park City the local school district; encouraging the Website - none Rehabilitation, DurhamJonesPinegar to racing, as well as trail maintenance, Club Statement: A cycling team based on development of pathways for bicycle Type of Cycling - Mountain and road Contact - Chris Peterson, peterson- and local event support. We support an the joy of riding. No formal meetings, and pedestrian use; and advocating the racing [email protected] IMBA affiliated National Mountain Bike rides or manditory racing. A group of sport of bicycling as healthy outdoor Location - Salt Lake City Website - www.miduolecycling.com Patrol group and work closely with local cyclists who love to ride together, alone recreation. The Cycling Club promotes Club Statement - Kuhl/Scott is a first Type of Cycling - Road racing and some National Forest and BLM officials on or in any combination. bicycle education and safety through year team. The team was founded by a mountain bike racing trail access issues. We have adopted and community programs with the Safe few friends that wanted to race together. Location - Salt Lake City, Utah maintain many miles of trails in our area, Dirt Betty Social Society (Dirt Betty's) Kids Coalition. Each spring, the Club After finding great sponsors things began Club Statement - Mi Duole roughly and as the leading cycling advocate in Sponsors - Bicycleworks, 640 E Main, awards four $500 PEDAL (Promoting to fall into place. We now have 30 rac- translates from Italian as "I suffer." southern Utah, we are always looking to Price, Utah 84501, 435-637-BIKE Educational Development and Learning) ers, who race road, mountain, and cross. Mi Duole is one of the oldest racing expand riding opportunities in our area. Contact - Dondra Nance, 435-613-5243, scholarships to graduating Evanston High We will focus on races in Utah but will teams in the Intermountain West, hav- [email protected] School seniors for post-secondary educa- likely travel out of state for some events. ing formed in Salt Lake City in 1984. Cutthroat Racing Website - www.dirtybett.com tion. The Club coordinates an annual We are not exclusively a race team. We Alumni include one of the founding Sponsors - Uinta Brewing Co., Brewvies Type of Cycling - Recreational Mountain bike safety poster contest for elementary will attend the Tour De Cure in Brigham members Marty Jemison, previously with Cinema Pub, Legal Messengers Inc, and Road Biking age students. In partnership with the City city this year. Our goal is to have a great Total Body Pilates & Yoga, Light & Location - Price, Utah of Evanston, the Cycling Club helps time at every event we attend. Swing by Motion, Maxxis Tires, Fetish Frames, Club Statement - Riding with the Dirt to coordinate the annual High Uintas our tent to take a rest on our travel couch Continued on page 21 Hayes Brakes, Genuine Innovations, Betty Social Society is unlike any other Classic stage race and the Wolverine or share in a cold beverage. ProLink, Chain Lube ,Ryders Eyeware riding or social experience you've had. Ridge XC mountain bike race. 6 cyclingutah.com APRIL 2008
music afterwards, benefit for the bike toss, and more, 10 a.m. to 2 SLC Bike Collective, 7:30 pm, The p.m. at Merlin Olsen Park (300 E cycling utah Depot at The Gateway, 400 W. Center St.), Logan, Utah, Aggie and S. Temple, Salt Lake City, Blue Bikes @ 435-797-0964 ext. 3 (801) FAT-BIKE slcbikecollective. or at [email protected] org or www.usu.edu/ucc/bikes. May 11 — Intermediate Mountain May 17-18 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, CALENDAR OF EVENTS Bike Tour 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Meet supports the Mountain Trails at Popperton Park at 11th Ave. Foundation, 1615 Park Avenue, & Virginia St. in SLC. Cost: free. Park City, (435) 649-4806, moun- More info: Brian Price brian@ taintrails.org slcbikecollective.org advocacy group, utahbikes.org May 21 — Ride of Silence. Ride to Calendar of Events May 12 — Tailwinds Bicycle Touring raise cycling safety awareness Calendar Guidelines: Volunteer to help build the Downtown Historic Tour of Salt among motorists, police, and city Listings are free on a sponsored by Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) Lake City, Meet at Popperton officials. This is a free ride that 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- space available basis and Park at 11th Ave. & Virginia St. in asks cyclists to ride no faster than at our discretion. trail.org. SLC at 6:00 p.m. Cost: free. More 12 mph and remain silent dur- Submit your event to: info: Grant Aagard (801) 556-3290 ing the ride. Meet at 7:00 p.m. or [email protected] at the Gallivan Center (239 S. [email protected] 2008 Cycling Events May 13 — Salt Lake County Mayor’s Main Street). More info: Raleigh Salt Lake Critical Mass — Last with date, name of event, Bike to Work Day, Presented by Fehr [email protected] or www. Friday of every month, 5:30 pm, website, phone number the Salt Lake County Mayor's rideofsilence.org meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 Office and the Salt Lake County June 7 — National Trails Day, and contact person and S. between State and Main in Bicycle Advisory Committee. Join Volunteer on Trail Projects, call SLC, for more info, if you have a other appropiate informa- 1844 E. Fort Union us for a mellow ride with Mayor Eric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100 bike to lend, etc.: email slccriti- tion Peter Corroon and other city for info. Salt Lake City [email protected] Let us know about any (801) 942-3100 mayors under Sheriff’s escort. Bike June 7 — National Trails Day, 9 Tuesdays — Bike Polo League, from Liberty Park to the Salt Lake am, Meet at White Pine Touring corrections to existing Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, 7 699 W. Riverdale Rd. County Government Center at at the Rail Trailhead, Coffee pm, enter from 13th S. and listings! Riverdale 2100 S. State St. Meet at 7:30 a.m. and bagels, Project TBA, (435) come up the 7th East side to the at the northeast corner of Liberty 649-6839, (435) 731-0975, carol@ (801) 436-2018 road entering the center of the Park, 700 E. 900 S. Cost: free. mountaintrails.org, www.moun- canyonsports.com park. All welcome, bring bike, Bicycle More info: Dan Fazzini Jr., chair@ taintrails.org gloves, and helmet. Mallets pro- slcbac.org, www.slcbac.org Motocross Jamis Triathlon vided. More info: Scott at (801) June 14 — Venture Outdoors May 13? — UTA Bike to Work Bike Rentals! 870-9292. Festival, 3-10 pm, Millcreek Stations, riders can stop at one of Township Festival, cycling clinics, April 5 — The Healthy Planet Rad Canyon BMX — (801) our stations for free bagels and cycling gurus on hand, Canyon Rally, 451 South State Street/SLC 824-0095 cream cheese, TENTATIVE: 900 Rim Park, 3100 S. 2900 E, (801) Government Center, Noon till South and 900 East, Contender 466-0686, millcreekoutdoors.org Deseret Peak BMX — www.deseret- second Monday of each month 2:30 p.m., Cyclists in Salt Lake Bicycles, 3600 South 700 West, peakcomplex.com, Tooele from 5-7 p.m. in suite N-4010 of the City will lead the pack on April UTA Administrative Offices, 2100 June 18-21 — IMBA World Trails May - October — Rad Canyon Salt Lake County Government 5th at a downtown march and South and State Street, Salt Lake Summit, IMBA Summits bring BMX, Practice Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 Center, 2001 S. State, SLC, (801) rally to promote a healthy planet, County Government Center, 500 mountain biking advocates, land pm. 9700 S. 5250 W., South 485-2906 agenda08.org, barbarakayrich@ Chipeta Way, ARUP at Research managers, ski resort profession- Jordan, (801) 824-0095. gmail.com Park, Westminster College – 1840 als, trailbuilders, tourism officials Weber County Pathways — Weber and the bike industry together April 12 — 1st Annual "Pull up South 1300 East (Tanner Plaza), May - October — Rad Canyon BMX, County’s Advocacy Group, (801) for collaboration, planning and and sell your junk" informal bike University of Utah – TRAX Stadium Single Point Races Thursdays, 393-2304 or www.weberpath- celebration, Patti Bonnet patti@ parts & MTB parts swap, No pre- Station, Hotel Monaco – 15 W. Registration 6-7 pm, racing ASAP ways.org imba.com, 303-545-9011, IMBA. registration required, come and 200 South, (801) 287-2066 (7:30pm). 9700 S. 5250 W., South Provo Bike Committee — Meetings com sell your junk. 8AM-11AM. Earth Jordan, (801) 824-0095. are the first Wednesday of each May TBA — Utah County UTA Bike Goods General Store, 1249 South July 12 — Utah Tour de Donut, month, 5:00 p.m. in the City to Work Day, West side lawn of TBA — Rad Canyon BMX, Race 900 East, (435) 631-0021or uint- 21 mile circuit race and donut Council office, 351 West Center the Historic County Courthouse For Life, Double Point Race. abicycles.com/swap.shtml in downtown Provo (University eating (subtract time for eating Registration 9-10 am, racing Street, Provo, Call the City Council donuts each lap), bike safety April 24 — Bike Lecture, David Avenue/Center Street), 7:30 - 9 ASAP (11am) 9700 S. 5250 W., offices at 801-852-6120 or email rodeo, kids race, American Fork, Blomme, a Senior Industrial am, For more information con- South Jordan, (801) 824-0095. [email protected] or UT, (801) 763-1216, utahtourde- Designer at Trek Bicycle Corp., tact, For more information con- [email protected] donut.com July 25-28 — Rad Canyon BMX, will be giving an exclusive, inside tact Stacey Adamson at sad- Davis Bicycle Advisory and ABA GREAT SALT LAKE NATIONALS. view, on the development of [email protected] or (801) September 22 — World Car Free Advocacy Committee — Contact radcanyonbmx.com, 9700 S. 5250 Trek’s latest tour winning bike, the 227-8958 Visit www.utarideshare. Day, worldcarfree.net Bob Kinney at (801) 677-0134 or W., South Jordan, (801) 824-0095 Madone. Past and current proj- com for event updates. [email protected] September 27 — Endurance For more BMX track info, visit ects include: The Trek Madone, May 15? — Road Home Bike Festival, run, trail run, road cyclingutah.com Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. Trek Equinox TTX, Trek Elite 9.9, Tuning. Free bicycle tune-ups at cycling, mountain biking, duath- George's Advocacy Group, Top Fuel, Fuel EX, Lime and the Road Home, 210 S. Rio Grand lon and off-road duathlon www.mooseknuckleralliance.org numerous Bontrager compo- St. (455 W.) sponsored by the SLC events, entertainment and more, Cycling Mountain Trails Foundation — Park nents, trekaf.com, 7:30 pm, RSVP Bike Collective. More info: www. Old Town Pocatello, ID. www. City's Trails Group, (435) 649-6839, to (01) 763-1222, Trek Bicycles of slcbikecollective.org or 801-FAT- EnduranceFestival.com, info@ Events (435) 731-0975, carol@mountain- American Fork 356 No. Meadow BIKE EnduranceFestival.com, (866) Lane, American Fork Utah 84003 trails.org, www.mountaintrails.org May 16 — UTA Rideshare Bike 8-ECO-FUN or 208-233-3798 (801) 763-1222 Advocacy Groups Park City Alternative Bonanza. Music, food, prize Mountain Transportation Committee — May 3 — GOTS, Bike and Outdoor drawings, expo, free bike tune Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Comm Toy Swap, Wild Rose, 702 3rd ups, activities for kids and much ittee (MBAC) meeting. Second normally meets on the second Bike Tuesday of the month at Miner's Ave, SLC, (801) 533-8671, wil- more! Join us at the Gallivan Wednesday every month 5 p.m. drosesports.com Center (239 S. Main Street) from at the Salt Lake City/County Bldg, Hospital at 9:00am, call to confirm, (435) 649-6839, (435) May 3-4 — Young Riders Bike Swap, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Pick up your Tours and Festivals 451 S. State, Room 326. (801) registration packet for the Salt 535-7939 or (801) 487-6318. 731-0975, carol@mountaintrails. May 3 (8-5pm) & May 4 (11-3pm), org, www.mountaintrails.org Annual White Pine Touring swap Lake Century Ride at the event Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory to benefit The Young Riders youth too. Cost: free. Visit www.utaride- 2008 Events Committee — Meetings are the Utah Bicycle Coalition — Statewide share.com for event updates. based mountain bike program, April 11-15 — JDS Sportcoaching More info: Pat Dierks pdierks@ great time with food and raffles, Mountain Bike Skills Camp, recre- dropoff May 1st (3-7pm) and rideuta.com or (801) 287-2062, CANYON ational mountain bike rider with www.utarideshare.com East�Canyon�Road�Race BICYCLES May 2nd (noon-9pm), 'The Yard' off-road experience, as well as 1251 Kearns Blvd., Park City, (435) May 16 — Summit County Bike To mountain bike racers of all lev- April�26,�2008��Start�Time�10�AM 649-8710 or (435) 659-1188 or visit Work Day, and Commuter Cup els - beginner to expert, contact East�Canyon�Resorts�to�Lost�Creek�Reservoir www.youngriders.com Challenge, free breakfast at cer- [email protected], tain locations, Encouraging Park and�back�to�the�resort�60�mile�ride May 10 — Bikes for Kids Charity 303-736-2198, www.jdssport- Bike Swap, held at Cottonwood City and Summit County to Bike coaching.com to Work, (435) 649-6839, (435) Entry�Fee�$30�(Juniors�$15)�After�April�14th�$35�(Juniors�$20) Cyclery, 2594 E. Bengal Blvd, Salt April 18-20 — Bookcliffs Trailfest, 731-0975, carol@mountaintrails. NO�ENTRIES�TAKEN�AFTER�APRIL�19th Lake City, (801) 942-1015, bikes- Three days of trail-riding, Trail- org, www.mountaintrails.org forkidsutah.com school, Trail-building, More trail- May 17 — Cycle Salt Lake Century PRE-REGISTRATION�ONLY! May 10-17 — Cycle Salt Lake riding, Food, Music, Partying, and Week, weeklong festival with Ride, Salt Lake to Antelope Island More trail-riding. It's TRAILfest!, LIMIT�TO�350�RIDERS bike races, Bike Bonanza, Cycle and back, 35, 67, or 100 mile [email protected], Salt Lake Century Ride, Bike to options. Utah State Fair Park, 155 fuzzysbicycleworks.com/, (435) Road�in�disrepair This�is�a�self�supporting�race. Work day, and more! N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass 637-2453 start time. Registration opens at April 24-27 — 13th Annual New in�several�locations No�Support�Available May 10 — Downtown Alliance’s 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 or Fax Belgium Brewing Company Fruita Live Green Festival, 10 am to 6 (801) 322-5056 or cslcentury@ Fat Tire Festival, World renowned Register�at�Canyon�Bicycles�3969�S.�Wasatch�Blvd. pm at Library Plaza, Downtown mac.com, Online registration at trails, bike events, bike expo and Salt Lake City, www.livegreenslc. www.cyclesaltlakecentury.com and�avoid�checking�in�on�race�day live music in downtown Fruita, org or download a Registration Form Clunker Crit, Prizes, Fun, Fruita, 2006 Course Map May 10 — 5th Annual Bicycle Film CO, (970) 858-7220, fruitamoun- For�more�information�log�on�to: Festival, showings will include May 17 – Cache Valley Bike tainbike.com www.sports-am.com�or�call�801-583-6281 films from the Bicycle Film Festival Festival, workshops, races (fastest never before seen in Utah, live and slowest), bike decorating, APRIL 2008 cyclingutah.com 7
May 1-4 — IMBA Trail School, cling.org Flagstaff, AZ, Anthony Quintile September 27 — Endurance [email protected] Festival, run, trail run, road May 15-16 — IMBA Trail School, cycling, mountain biking, duath- Durango, CO, Mary Monroe, lon and off-road duathlon [email protected] events, entertainment and more, May 16-18 — San Rafael Swell Old Town Pocatello, ID. www. Mountain Bike Festival, 22nd EnduranceFestival.com, info@ Annual, Emery County, (435) EnduranceFestival.com, (866) 637-0086 8-ECO-FUN or 208-233-3798 May 22-26 — Black Hills Fat Tire October 4? — Take Your Kid on Festival, rides, races (hill climb, a Mountain Bike Ride, Boise, ID, XC, Super-D), Film Festival, and byrdscycling.com more, Rapid City, South Dakota, October 24-26 – Chile Ho-Down (605) 394-5225, bhfattirefestival. Bike Festival, 3rd annual festival com includes group rides, a dirt jump May 24 –- 2nd Annual Amazing contest, Halloween costume Earthfest, in Kane County, Utah, 5 party, prize giveaways and just pm Trail Ride, Joy Jordan Woodhill an all around good time, pos- Trail, 12 mile, non-technical, hard- sibly a DH race, Chile Pepper packed loop on BLM, featuring Bike Shop, 435-259-4688, www. expansive views of the Kaibab chilebikes.com Plateau and the colorful cliffs of Mountain the Grand Staircase. Meet at the Fredonia Welcome Center on US Bike 89-A, Fredonia, Az. Note: Utah is Racing on daylight savings time. Arizona is on standard time, Rich Csenge, General Info 435-644-3735, [email protected], www. amazingearthfest.com Intermountain Cup information (Utah) (801) 942-3498. June 7 — National Trails Day, Volunteer on Trail Projects, call USA Cycling, Mountain Region,(UT, Eric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100 AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD), (719) 866-4581 for info. June 21-22 — Wild Rockies 11th Weekly Series Races Annual Boise to Idaho City Tour, Boise to Idaho City (camp over Tuesdays TBD — Solitude Full night) and back to Boise, Darren Throttle Midweek Mountain Bike Lightfield 208-388-1971, wildrock- Race Series, June 24, July 1, 8, ies.com 15, 22, 29, August 5 Registration at 5:45, race at 6:30, 4, 8, and 12 June 18-21 — IMBA World Trails mile options, Solitude Mountain Summit, IMBA Summit will bring Resort, Entry 1 (Moonbeam Lot), mountain biking advocates, land SkiSolitude.com or call Nick or managers, ski resort profession- Jay at (801) 536-5784 als, trailbuilders, tourism officials and the bike industry together Wednesdays — May 7,14, June for collaboration, planning and 4, 18, July 2, 16, 30 August 13, celebration, Trail Care Crew too, 27, Soldier Hollow Training Series, Patti Bonnet [email protected], (alternates with Sundance) 6 303-545-9011, IMBA.com p.m., (801) 358-1145 July 14-15 and July 17-18— Rocky Wednesdays — May 21,28, June Mountain Bicycles Dirt Series 11,25, July 9,23, August 6,20, Women's Mtn Bike Camp, Park Sundance Weekly MTB series, City. Contact (604) 905-8177 6:30 pm, alternates with Soldier (canada) or [email protected] Hollow Training Series, Kids' Races for more info. on May 21, June 25, July 23, August 20, Sundance Resort, July 21-22— Rocky Mountain (801) 223-4121 Bicycles Dirt Series Women's Mtn Bike Camp, Sun Valley, ID. Contact (604) 905-8177 (can- ada) or [email protected] for 2008 Utah MTB Races more info. June 15 - September 5 — Great April 12 — Cholla Challenge, Divide , Canada to Texas, dirt, Intermountain Cup #2, Hurricane, UT, XC, Jerry Simmons, (435) Adv. Cycling Association, (800) 674-3185, intermountaincup.com 755-2453 May 3 — Showdown at Five Mile July 9-13 — Girlfriends Go Tours: 8 Pass, 14th Annual, Intermountain Park City Mtn Experience. Cup #3, Lehi, UT, XC, Ed Chauner Mountain Bike Clinic & Summer at (801) 942-3498, intermountain- Camp for Women. All inclusive cup.com 5-day bike camp. For more info, May 10 — Wimmer's Bicycle Race www.girlfriendsgo.com or Lynn, XC, Intermountain Cup #4, (435) 640-3931 Sherwood Hills Resort, Logan, UT, (435) 752-2326, intermountain- August 16-22— Cycle the Divide, cup.com est starts in Steamboat Springs, CO, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) May 17 — Hammerfest at the Hollow, Intermountain Cup #5, 755-2453, adventurecycling.org Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, Ed September 13-19— Base Camp Chauner at (801) 942-3498, inter- Fruita, mountain biking camp, mountaincup.com AM, Utah State Fair Park, 155 North 1000 W.com or Fruita, CO, Adv. Cycling May 24 — Sundance/Parks ime 7:30 Association, (800) 755-2453, Sportsman Super-D Downhill Start T adventurecycling.org Race, 9 am, Sundance Resort, .cyclesaltlakecentury (801) 223-4849, sundanceresort. September 21-28 — Colorado/Utah com Three Ride Lengths 36, 67 and 100 Miles. For More Information Canyon Country, Fruita-Moab- May 26 — Stan Crane Memorial XC, Fruita, Kokopelli Trail and more, Intermountain Cup #6, Draper, dirt, 335 miles in the dirt, Southern UT, Ed Chauner at (801) 942-3498, and Online Registration go to www Utah, Adv. Cycling Association, intermountaincup.com (800) 755-2453, adventurecy- Call Jon R. Smith 801.596.8430 Fax 801.322.5056
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MAGAZINE 8 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008
May 31 — Sundance Spin, Utah Intermountain Cup #11, Jackson 649-6839 or mountaintrails.org (208) 720-3019, (208) 726-4010 September 4,18), I-80 Frontage State Open Championship, Hole, WY, Ed Chauner at (801) September 14-20 TENTATIVE — The or [email protected] or Road West of the International Intermountain Cup #7, 942-3498, intermountaincup.com Endurance 100 ULTRA, Park City, 208-338-1016, knobbytireseries. Center, (801) 209-2479, utahcrit- Sundance, UT, XC - Ed Chauner, July 26 — The Endurance 100/Mind thee100.com, (435) 649-2129 com series.com 801-942-3498, intermountaincup. Over Mountains, 100 mile team July 26 — Laramie Enduro, 111 K com September 20 — Widowmaker Hill DMV Criterium — Wednesdays relay, 50 mile solo, Park City, Climb 10 AM, 3000' vertical race mountain bike race, Happy Jack, (April 16 - September 24), Driver's June 1 — Bountiful Bomber Downhill thee100.com, (435) 649-2129 to the top of the Tram, Gad Laramie, WY, 307-745-4499, lara- Training Center, Where: 4700 S. Race, Utah DH Series, Bountiful, August 2-3 — Pomerelle Pounder, Valley, Snowbird Resort, (801) mieenduro.com 2780 W., West Valley City Times: UT, (801) 375-3231, go-ride.com 2 DH, Utah DH Series, Wild 583-6281 or sports-am.com July 30, August 6,13,20?? — Teton A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 6:55 pm. June 7 — Deer Valley Pedalfest, Rockies Series #5, Burley, ID, (208) October 13-14 — Huntsman World Village Short Track XC Series, (April 16 - September 24), Map, Intermountain Cup #8, Deer 388-1971, (801) 375-3231, go-ride. Senior Games. Must be 50 years 6:30 pm, Teton Village, WY, (307) 801-651-8333 or cdcarter44@msn. Valley, UT - Ed Chauner, com, wildrockies.com or older. three events: hill climb, 690-9896, ucjh.org com, utahcritseries.com 801-942-3498, intermountaincup. August 9— Cook-Sanders downhill, and cross country, St. August 2 — 24th White Knob com Royal Street Hillclimb TT NOT Associates Wolverine Ridge George, UT, 800-562-1268 or Challenge, Knobby Tire Series, CONFIRMED — Every other June 14 — Chris Allaire Memorial, XC Race, 15th Annual, [email protected] or senior- Mackay, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) Thursday (July 3,17,31, August Utah State Open Championship, Intermountain Cup #12, Series games.net 890-3118 or 208-338-1016, knob- 14,28, September 11), 5:30 p.m., Intermountain Cup #9, Solitude, Finals, Jill Smith, jsmith@evan- October 11-12 — 24 Hours of Moab, bytireseries.com UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942-3498, stonwy.org 307-783-6459 or Paul 900 ft. elevation gain, Royal 13th Annual, Moab, UT, (304) August TBA — Durango MTB 100, Street and Deer Valley Drive, intermountaincup.com Knopf, [email protected] 259-5533 or grannygear.com Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771, 307-783-6458; or 1-866-783-6300 Park City, (435) 901-8872, utah- June 21-22 — Wolf Mountain gravityplay.com critseries.com Mayhem Downhill Race, DH/ ext. 470., evanstoncycling.org, intermountaincup.com 2008 Idaho and Re- August 2-3 — Pomerelle Pounder, Ogden Cash Crit — Thursdays, Super-D/Dual/Quad X, Utah DH 2 DH, Utah DH Series, Wild Series, Wolf Mountain Resort, August 16 — Altra Widowmaker Hill gional MTB Races May 8- July 31, 6 pm, ,C flight: Rockies Series #5, Burley, ID, (208) 6:00pm (30 min), B flight: 6:40pm (801) 375-3231, go-ride.com Climb 8 AM, Ride to the top of 388-1971, (801) 375-3231, wil- the Tram from 9400 S and 2000 E, (40min), A Flight: 7:30pm (50min), June 21 — The 12 Hours of the E100, April 12 — Barking Spider, Wild drockies.com 12 hour endurance race with site Snowbird Resort, (801) 583-6281, BDO (600 W 12th St), Ogden, sports-am.com Rockies Series #1, XC, trail run, August 9 — Butte 100, Fundraiser fee to benefit National Ability Nampa, ID, (208) 388-1971, wil- UT, [email protected], (801) for Mariah's Challenge, Butte, MT, 388-0517 Center, Individual and Two and August 16 — Sundance/Parks drockies.com Gina Evans, eatdirtpigpen@hot- Four person Team Categories, Sportsman Super-D Downhill April 19, 20, 30 — Short Track mail.com or 406-498-9653 and Logan Race Club Time Trial Series Park City, thee100.com, (435) Race, 9 am, Sundance Resort, Bob Wagoner, bwtripleringprod@ — Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Logan, UT, 649-2129, thee100.com (801) 223-4849 or sundancere- Training, brokenspokecycling. com hotmail.com or 406-490-5641, (435) 787-2534 June 21 — Sundance/Parks sort.com tripleringprod.com Sportsman Super-D Downhill August 16-17 — Flyin' Brian Downhill May 6 — National Mountain Bike Series #2, Fontana, CA, (435) August 16 — Silver Creek Pedal Race, 9 am, Sundance Resort, Race, DH and Super-D, Utah and Plunge XC, Knobby Tire (801) 223-4849, sundanceresort. DH Series, Brian Head, UT, (801) 884-3515, mtbnationals.com 2008 Utah Road Races May 2-3 — 4th Annual New Belgium Series, Garden Valley, ID (208) com 375-3231, go-ride.com 338-1016, knobbytireseries.com June 26-29 — NORBA National August 21-24 — Great American Brewing Company 18 Hours of Fruita, Highline Lake State Park, August 16 — Rendezvous Hill Climb, April 5 — Hell of the North, UCA Mountain Bike Series #4, XC, Mountain Bike Stage Race, 4 Teton Village, WY, 6.1 miles, 4139 Series, just north of the Salt Lake STXC, DH, Dual Slalom, Deer stages, 280 miles, Brian Head, Loma Colorado, CO, (970) 858-7220, emgcolorado.com vertical feet, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. Int'l Airport, 5 mile circuit. includes Valley, UT, XC/ST/, (435) 884-3515, Utah, Tom Spiegel, teambig- org 1.75 mile stretch of dirt road!, mtbnationals.com [email protected] or Jeff at (435) May 4 — 6th Annual Coyote Christian Johnson, (801) 937-6348, 884-3515 or teambigbear.com Classic, AMBC event, Avimor, ID, August 29-31 — Tamarack hellofthenorth.com July 5-6 — White Pine Downhill Twister Idaho State NMBS XC Race, DH/Super-D, Utah DH Series, August 23 — The Race for Everyone, (208) 338-1016, knobbytireseries. com Championship Finals, Knobby April 12 — Earth Day Pedal Cup, White Pine Resort, Palmdale, a low pressure, easy entry event 10:00 AM, City Creek Canyon, May 10 — Sagebrush Scramble Tire Series Final, XC, STXC, DH, Wyoming, (801) 375-3231, go- for any mountain biker, from ICUP Dual Slalom, Tamarack Ski Resort, Sign up at Canyon Bicycles 3969 ride.com regulars to 1st Timers, families and Short Track XC, Knobby Tire Series, S. Wasatch Blvd., sports-am .com, Pocatello,ID, (208) 338-1016, Tamarack, ID (208) 338-1016 or July 12 — Blue Mountain Bike Chase, kids encouraged to attend, bike (208) 325-1035, knobbytireseries. (801) 583-6281 safety, bike setup, and more, knobbytireseries.com 25 mile XC race, Monticello City com, mtbnationals.com April 12-13 — Triple Valley Stage benefits Kids on the Move, May 23 - May 26 — The Chile Recreation, Monticello, UT, (435) August 23-24 — 24 Hours of Grand Race, UCA Series, Skull Valley 587-2029, monticelloutah.org Sundance Resort, Contact Keith Challenge, XC, SD, MX, DH, NMBS Payne 801.368.5321 or Mad Dog Targhee Mountain Bike Race, Road Race, Salt Lake Valley TT July 12 — Park City Perfect 10 event, Angel Fire Resort, Angel (near Herriman), Tooele Valley Cycles at (801) 222-9577, sun- Fire, New Mexico, racemsc.com XC, Grand Targhee Ski and Endurance MTB Race, 7 a.m. to danceresort.com Summer Resort Alta, WY, Andy Circuit Race, jeremysmithslc@ 5 p.m., Solo (M/F), Duo (M/F/ May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 28 — at 1-800-TARGHEE ext. 1309 or yahoo.com or (801) 558-7215 or coed),Three person teams (M/F/ August 23 — The Endurance 100/ Wood River Cup #1-5, Short Track [email protected], triplevalley.com Mind Over Mountains, 100 mile, coed) catagories, tentatively XC, (June 28 is Idaho STXC State grandtraghee.com April 19 — Tax Day Circuit Race, 100 km, and 50 mile individual Championship)Hailey, ID, (208) at Deer Valley Resort, Park City, September 14 — Boise to Bogus Dirt, Pavement, Pain, Fun, (435) 659-1188 or visit youngrid- races, Park City, thee100.com, 481-0300, roadanddirt.org (435) 649-2129 Banzai, 16.5 mile, 4100 vertical Pocatello, ID, Sam Krieg sam@ ers.com May 31 — Moose Chase XC, foot descent, Wild Rockies Series, kriegcycling.com or see idaho- July 19 — Snowbird Mountain Bout, August 31 - September 1 — Knobby Tire Series, Coeur Boise, ID, (208) 388-1971, wildrock- cycling.com or (208) 652-3532or 21st Annual, Intermountain Cup Sundance Showdown, Super-D D'Alene,ID, (208) 338-1016, knob- ies.com (208) 233-0951 and DH, Utah DH Series, bytireseries.com #10, Snowbird, Ed Chauner at September 19-21 – Cactus Cup MTB April 26 — East Canyon Road Race, (801) 942-3498, intermountain- Sundance, UT, (801) 375-3231, sundanceresort.com June 2-3 — Janna Brimmer Race, Las Vegas, NV gobike1. UCA Series, 11 AM, From East cup.com Memorial Salmon Idaho com, (706) 549-6632 Canyon Resorts to Lost Creek September 6 — 5th Annual Slammer, Wild Rockies Series, XC, Revervoir and back, East Canyon July 19 — Sundance/Parks September 20-21 — Wild Rockies Sportsman Super-D Downhill Sundance Single Speed DH, Salmon, ID, (208) 388-1971, Resort, Sign up at Canyon Bicycles Challenge, 10 am start, Sundance Series Finals and NW Collegiate 3969 S. Wasatch Blvd., sports-am. Race, 9 am, Sundance Resort, wildrockies.com MTB Conference Race, Open (801) 223-4849 or sundancere- Resort, Sundanceresort.com or com, (801) 583-6281 (801) 223-4121 June 14 — Pocatello City Creek XC, to all riders, Wildrockies Series sort.com Knobby Tire Series, Pocatello,ID, Finals, Bogus Basin, Boise, ID, (208) May 3 — Buffalo Stampede Road July 19-20 — Bald Mountain September 13 — 12 hours of (208) 338-1016, knobbytireseries. 388-1971, wildrockies.com Race, UCA Series, Antelope Challenge Downhill, DH and Sundance, 7 am - 7 pm, com Island, info: The Bike Shoppe at Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 September 27 — Endurance (801) 476-1600 or thebikeshoppe. Super-D, Utah DH Series, Deer June 18 — Cache to Game XC Valley, UT, (801) 375-3231, go- or sundanceresort.com Festival, run, trail run, road com Race, Mike Yokel Park, Jackson, cycling, mountain biking, duath- ride.com September 14 — Tour des Suds, WY, 12 mile MTB XC, Call (307) May 10 — Darek Leyde Downtown July 26 — Taming the Tetons, 26th Annual, Park City, (435) 733-5056 lon and off-road duathlon Criterium, UCA Series, a portion events, entertainment and more, of the proceeds will be donat- June 21-22 — Soldier Mountain Old Town Pocatello, ID. www. ed to cancer research, Pioneer XC and DH, Knobby Tire Series, EnduranceFestival.com, info@ Park, Utah State Criterium Soldier Mtn. Ski Resort, Fairfield, ID EnduranceFestival.com, (866) Championship,Salt Lake City, (208) 338-1016, knobbytireseries. (801) 209-2479 com 8-ECO-FUN or 208-233-3798 May 9-10 — Women's Road Racing July 4 — 13th Annual WYDAHO Cycling Clinic, group riding, rac- Bike Race, XC, Grand Targhee ing skills and tactics, bike safety, Ski and Summer Resort Alta, WY, SLC, (801) 809-2570 Andy at 1-800-TARGHEE ext. 1309 4HE h8v 2IDES 4HE 2OAD IS /UT 4HERE or [email protected], Road May 17-18 — Bear Lake Classic, -AY grandtraghee.com UCA Series, 52 miles, one lap ,>V i]Ê 6ÊÊ££Ì Ê>Õ>°Ê iÃÊÀi>Êx£ÊiÝÃ̶ÊÊÌ iÊvÕÊiiÃÌÊ{äiÊ Racing around Bear Lake (Pro/1/2 and July 5-6 — White Pine Downhill III's do 2 laps), flat on the west } ÌÊÀ>`ÊÀ`iÊ>`ÊÓÇiÊÕÌ>ÊLiÊÀ`iÊÌÊÀi>Êx£° Race, DH/Super-D, Utah DH Series, side and north, great rollers that White Pine Resort, Palmdale, !MERICAS -OST "EAUTIFUL "IKE 2IDE ,AKE 4AHOE are a blast on the east side, 8:45 Wyoming, (801) 375-3231, go- General Info am start at Blue Water Resort, All *UNE ride.com categories including competitive -Ì>Ìii]Ê-ÕÌ Ê- ÀiÊ >iÊ/> i]Ê 6ÊÊ£ÇÌ ÊÕ>°ÊÊ}Ài>ÌÊ iÌÕÀÞÊ,`iÊ July 11-13 — Brundage Mountain Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah citizen's, 3 person TTT (men's and >ÀÕ`ÊLi>ÕÌvÕÊ >iÊ/> iÊÊVÕVÌÊÜÌ ÊÌ iÊ iÕi>ÊEÊ Þ« >ÊSold Out! Bike Festival, Wild Rockies Series, Cycling Association - James women's categories) 9am on -ViÌÞ½ÃÊ/i>ÊÊ/À>}Ê«À}À>° XC and DH, trail run, McCall, ID, Ferguson, 801-476-9476, utahcy- Sunday, Bear Lake/Garden City, (208) 388-1971, wildrockies.com cling.com Kevin Rohwer, (435) 770-9852, 4OUR OF THE #ARSON 6ALLEY ""1 )CE #REAM 3OCIAL loganraceclub.org or bearlake. July 11-13 — Blast the Mass, USA Cycling, Mountain Region com *UNE Mountain States Cup, Snowmass Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, i>]Ê 6ÊÊÓ`ÊÕ>ÊÌÕÀÊvÊÌ iÊLi>ÕÌvÕÊ >ÀÃÊ6>iÞ°ÊÊ{{ i]ÊÓä iÊ Resort, Aspen, CO, racemsc. WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) May 24 — Garden Creek Gap Road iÊEÊiÊ>`Ê>ÞÊÕÊ,`i°Ê ÛiÊÕÃV]Ê +ÊEÊViÊ Ài>Ê-V>° com Race, UCA Series, Pocatello, ID, 535-8113. Sam Krieg sam@kriegcycling. 4OUR $E 4AHOE "IKE "IG "LUE s 3EPTEMBER July 20 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Utah Weekly Race Series com or idahocycling.com or Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 (208) 652-3532or (208) 233-0951 >iÊ/> i]Ê 6ÊÊÈÌ ÊÕ>°ÊÌ iÀÊ««ÀÌÕÌÞÊÌÊiÞÊÌ iÊi`ÊvÊÃÕiÀÊ mountain bike race - points for Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain >`ÊÀ`iÊ>ÀÕ`Ê/> i½ÃÊÇÓiÊà Àii° each Race, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. Raceways Criterium — Saturdays May 31 — Skull Valley TT, UCA org Series, Utah State Time Trial /!4"2!. s 3EPTEMBER at 12 noon in March (8,15,22,29), Championship, Skull Valley, UT, July 26 — Taming the Tetons, Tuesdays in April 1 - September £ÇÌ ÊÕ>ʺ"iÊÜiÃiÊ/ÕÀÊ iÊ,`iÊVÀÃÃÊ iÛ>`>»ÊÊÕÞÊÃÕ««ÀÌi`Ê Crystal Chambers, teaminertia_ Intermountain Cup #11, Jackson 30, 6 pm, 6555 W. 2100 S., West [email protected] or (801) ÕÌ`>ÞÊÌÕÀÊ>VÀÃÃÊÌ iÊ-ÛiÀÊ-Ì>ÌiÊÊ1-ÊÜÞÊxäÊÊiÀV>½ÃÊ iiÃÌÊ,>`]Ê Hole, WY, (801) 942-3498, inter- Valley City, UT, Map, (801) 446-8183 or golsancycles.com vÀÊ >iÊ/> iÊÌÊÌ iÊÀi>ÌÊ >ÃÊ >Ì>Ê*>À° mountaincup.com 209-2479, utahcritseries.com June 7 — Draper Challenge For More Info call July 26 — Galena Grinder Whit Salt Air Time Trial — Every other Hillclimb Race. Starts 8:00 am 1-800-565-2704 Henry Memorial Race XC and Thursday April 3 - September at Equestrian Center located at Marathon, Knobby Tire Series, 18 (April 3,17, May1,15, June 1600 E. Highland Drive. Draper, or go to Ketchum, ID, Don Shepler bikethewest.com 12,26, July 10,24, August 7,21, UT, DraperTrailsDay.com or Ken APRIL 2008 cycling utah.com 9
Murdock at (801) 205-3700. 500 mile ultramarathon bike race Race, RR, TT, Crit, Boise, ID, team- Wupatki Road Races, Flagstaff, Super Series ride, self-support- June 7 — Sugarhouse Crit, UCA in S. Utah, St. George, Hoodoo500. dobbiaco.com, (208) 412-3527 AZ, 928-214-9398, summitvelo. ed, Centerville to Willard Bay, Series, Sugarhouse Park, SLC, UT, com, [email protected], May 23-26 — Iron Horse Bicycle com [email protected] or (801) (801) 209-2479 818-889-2453 Classic, Road Race, TT, and August 9 — Lamoille Hill Climb, 598-0294 June 14 — Little Mountain Road September 27 — Harvest Moon Criterium, Omnium, Durango, 13 miles, 3100' of climbing, 9 April 19 — Salt Lake City Marathon Race, UCA Series, Utah State Historic 25th Street Criterium, CO, (970) 259-4621, ironhorsebi- am, Lamoille, NV, Dean Heitt Bike Tour, 25 miles without stop- Road Race Championship (cate- UCA Series, downtown Ogden in cycleclassic.com/ (775)-738-2497, dgheitt@frontier- lights through the streets of gory riders), Logan (Newton), UT, the Municipal Park between 25th May 24-26 — Summit Center Stage net.net, elkovelo.com Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon loganraceclub.org, 435-563-6489 & 26th Streets, Ogden, UT, (801) Race, Flagstaff, AZ, 928-214-9398, August 7-11 — USA Cycling course, start: 6:00 a.m. at the 589-1716 or steve@newcastlem- Olympic Legacy Bridge near June 19-21 — Utah Summer Games, summitvelo.com Road Festival, Elite, Masters?, ortgage.com or ogdenone.com Junior, and Espoir National the Fort Douglas TRAX stop, salt- Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, May 24 — Garden Creek Gap lakecitymarathon.com or email Road Race with overall Omnium, October 7-10 — Huntsman World Road Race, Pocatello, ID, Sam Championships, Orange County, Senior Games. Must be 50 years CA, (719) 866-4581, usacycling. [email protected] or call Righthand Canyon, Lund Hwy, Krieg [email protected] (801) 456-2540 Desert Mound?, Checkshani or older. Four events: hill climb, or idahocycling.com or (208) org Cliffs, Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 time trial, criterium and road race. 652-3532or (208) 233-0951 August 8-10 — Gateway Canyons April 26 — Tour de Summerlin, 10, 800-562-1268 or hwsg@infowest. 35, 80 mile routes, Las Vegas, NV, or (435) 559-2925, utahsummer- June 7 — Lyle Pearson 200, team Classic, Road Race, Time Trial, games.org com or seniorgames.net and Clinic, Grand Junction, CO, (702) 252-8077, tourdesummerlin. relay road race from Boise to Sun com June 21-22 — Cook-Sanders October 11 — City Creek Bike Valley, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, (970) 931-2458, luke@gtwycan- Associates High Uintas Classic Sprint, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up georgescycles.com yons.com, gatewaycanyonsbik- April 26-27 — Cactus Hugger City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake erace.com Cycling Festival in St. George, Stage Race, UCA Series, 20th June 13 — Tour of Eagle, Eagle (9 Annual!, Kamas, UT to Evanston, City, road or mountain bikes, August 9 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb, Utah. Featuring the 8th Annual (801) 583-6281 or sports-am.com miles northwest of Boise), ID, (208) Cactus Hugger Century on WY, contact Jill Smith, jsmith@ 340-7224, roadbicycling.com Triple Crown #1, Boise, ID, (208) evanstonwy.org 307-783-6459 October TBD — UVSC Cycling/ LAF 323-2376, aerocyclos.com Saturday, 7:30 am, with post-ride or Paul Knopf, pknopf@evan- Benefit Criterium. UVSC Campus, June 10 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts meal for all riders (11:00 am to Criterium Series, Holt Arena, August 12 — Idaho Cycling 4:00 pm), "Helmets for Kids", stonwy.org 307-783-6458; or Orem, UT. 2pm, Registration G Enthusiasts Holt Arena Criterium 1-866-783-6300 ext. 470, evan- parking lot, 3pm beginner-inter- Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, ida- cycling activies for children, hocycling.com Series, Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, Sunday 10 am 45 mile tour to Zion stoncycling.org mediate race, 4pm Advanced idahocycling.com race, [email protected], National Park. Call 435-229-1404 June 28-29 — Gate City Grind Stage June 15 — Intermountain or [email protected] or 801-473-6003 Orthopaedics Idaho State RR and August 12-16 — Southeast Idaho Race, UCA Series, Pocatello, ID, Senior Games, criterium, hillclimb, visit cactushugger.org. (208) 652-3532or (208) 233-0951 October ? — Utah Cycling Criterium Championships, Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890-3118, road race, time trial, Pocatello, May 3 — Tour de Fire, metric or idahocycling.com Association Rider Meeting, Salt ID, Jody Olson, (208) 233-1212 Lake City, James Ferguson, UCA lostrivercycling.org double century, Las Vegas, NV, July 11 — Farmington Festival Days August 16 — Table Rock Hillclimb, 702-228-9460, tdfire.com Criterium, UCA Series, Farmington, Executive Director, 801-389-5706, June 18, 25 and July 9 — [email protected] or utahcycling. Wednesday Night Criterium Triple Crown #2, Boise, ID, (208) May 3 — Nephi 100, BBTC Super UT, Tyler Servoss velo11@gmail. 867-2488, georgescycles.com com or (949) 637-0159 or bebikes. com Racing at the Fairgrounds, Boise, Series ride, Randy Sutherland Ride com ID, teamico.org August 30 — Mt. Charleston Hill for ALS, self-supported, Springville Idaho Weekly Race to Nephi, [email protected] June 20-22 — Elkhorn Classic Climb, 17.5 miles, 5357' of climb- July 12 — Porcupine Hillclimb, UCA ing, finish at Las Vegas Ski Resort, or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org Series, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Series Stage Race, Baker City, OR, (503) 652-3763, elkhornclassicstager- Las Vegas, NV, 702-449-6842, May 3-4 — The "X" Rides, 'The Salt Lake City, 801-424-9216 or Tuesday Nighter Training Ride — [email protected], porcupinecycling.com Road Ride every Tuesday from ace.com Road is Out There', 10th Annual, mountcharlestonhillclimb.com 2 fun rides on and off Nevada's April 8 to July 15, Pleasant Valley/ June 21 — Idaho State Time Trial July 18-19 — Capital Reef Classic September 6 — Bogus Basin Hill Extraterrestrial Highway (HWY Stage Race, UCA Series, ITT, Ten Mile Creek Road. Bogus Championships, 8 miles south of Hillclimb every Tuesday from July Climb, Triple Crown #3, 36th 375), Rachel, NV, near Area 51, Criterium, 120 mile road race, Bellevue, ID, 7am, (208) 726-7693, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com 22 to September 2 at Bogus Road durance.com Annual, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, Torrey, Utah, tasbrcrazy@hotmail. georgescycles.com com, 435-425-3491, capitolreef- Intersection (6:20 pm), Boise, ID, May 3 — Ghost Town Riders (208) 343-3782, georgescycles. June 28-29 — Dead Dog Classic Century, Benefits Valley Mental classic.com Stage Race, Laramie, WY, September 13 — Race to the com Angel, 23nd Annual, 3000' climb, Health, Deseret Peaks Complex, July 19 — Sundance Hillclimb, UCA [email protected], 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele, UT, April 16, 30, May 28, June 25 (Time 307-742-4565, deaddogclassic. Wells, NV, (775) 752-3540, wells- Series, Provo, UT, (801) 223-4849 nevada.com (801) 677-0134, bike2bike.org or sundanceresort.com Trial); May 14, June 4, July 2, com August 13 (Hillclimb) — Idaho September 20 — Trail Creek Time May 10 — Yellowstone Spring July 26 — Chalk Creek Road Race, Cycling Enthusiasts Time Trial/ June 28-29 — Gate City Grind Cycling Tour 2008, Lakeside Stage Race, (208) 652-3532or Trial, Ketchum, Idaho, (208) UCA Series, also, juniors and mas- Hillclimb Series, 10 km for flat TT 726-3947, elephantsperch.com Ride, benefits Yellowstone Park ters Utah State Championship, on the Gate City Grind Course, (208) 233-0951, idahocycling. Foundation, West Yellowstone, Coalville, UT, 801-424-9216, por- Hillclimb is up Scout Mountain com September 25 — WCSN USA CRITS MT, (406) 646-9427, cycleyellow- cupinecycling.com (except 8-13 at Crystal Summit), May 24-25 — Tour of the Bitterroot, Finals, part of the USA CRITS stone.com Championship, during Interbike, August 2 — Mt. Ogden Road Race, Pocatello, ID, 208-232-1745 or RR, TT, Crit, Missoula, MT, (406) May 10 — Pine Valley Mountain 208-652-3532, idahocycling.com 531-4033 or tourofthebitterroot. Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, UCA Series, 9 am start, Snowbasin, NV, usacrits.com, 706-549-6632 300 K, self-suported brevet ride, UT, 801-528-2907 or sessions11@ Thursdays — Snake River Criterium com Confluence Trailhead Park, St. msn.com, or mountainelement- Series, April 17 - May 15, TT Series July 13 — Grand Targhee Ski Hill October 4-5 — Nevada Senior George, Utah, (435) 586-7567 or sutah.com May 22 - August 21, Nampa, ID, Road Time Trial, 9 a.m., Alta, WY, Olympics, Must be 50 years or subrevet.org older, Cycling Four Events - 5K August 2 — Felt Tour de Park City. Lindsay's Cyclery, (208) 376-2482, (208) 354-2354, peakedsports. May 17 - June 1 — BRA SU , Bike [email protected] com and 10K Time Trials, 20K and 40K UCA Series, 170 mile race through Road Races. Plus all other sports. Ride Across Scenic Utah Tour, 5 Northern Utah's beautiful moun- 2008 Idaho and July 19 — Well's Fargo Twilight Call 702-242-1590 or nevadase- states, 5 National Monuments, 5 tain valleys, raffle. All men's and Criterium, 22nd Annual, NRC [email protected], neva- National Parks, 2 National Forests, women's categories and mas- Regional Road Races race, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, and 5 Nations, (801) 677-0134 or ters. Contact: info@mountain- georgescycles.com daseniorolympics.com bike2bike.org raceworks.com, tourdeparkcity. April 6 — Bird's of Prey Road Race com or Riley at 435-671-5053 #3, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, July 20 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, May 24 –- 2nd Annual Amazing georgescycles.com Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 Road Earthfest, in Kane County, Utah. August 9 — Huntsville 100 Road April 12-13 — Copper Valley Stage mountain bike race - points for Two free, highly scenic group Race, UCA Series, Huntsville, UT, each Race, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. Tours bicycle rides. 8 am Road Ride, (801) 576-1531, rmcconline.com Race, TT, Crit, RR, Globe, Az (1.5 hours from Phoenix), Darik Russell, org Kanab City to Johnson Canyon, 20 miles out and back. Meet at August 13-17 — Tour of Utah, 480-326-9352, darik.russell@gmail. July 22 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts America's toughest stage race, com Knuckle Heads Bike Shop, 420 Holt Arena Criterium Series, East 300 South (US 89), Kanab. five stages, Pro/1 Men only, (801) Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, ida- 2008 Utah and Regional 558-2136 or tourofutah.com April 13 — Chicken Dinner Road Pre-ride refreshments provided., Race #4, Nampa, ID, (208) hocycling.com Road Tours Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, jiw@ August 15 — Tour of Utah, Downtown 343-3782, georgescycles.com July 26 — Allan Butler Memorial gwi.net, www.amazingearthfest. Salt Lake City Criterium for cat2/3 April 18-20 — Tour of Walla Walla, Criterium, Idaho Falls, ID, contact com men, master's 3+, (801) 558-2136 Ron Bolduc at (208) 523-5347, March 29 - April 17 — Yellowstone or tourofutah.com Stage Race, Walla Walla, WA, May TBA — Color Country Century, (509) 520-9779, toffww.org [email protected], ida- Cycle Days, ride free in 8 am, unsupported ride, 100 August 16 — Snowbird Hill Climb, hocycling.com Yellowstone National Park with no miles, Cedar City, (435) 586-5210 April 19 — Tax Day Circuit Race, traffic, (406) 646-7701, cycleyel- 8 AM, registration from 6-7:30 July ?? — BYRDS Tour of Idaho or (435) 559-2925, colorcountry- am, 10.2 Miles from Shopko on Dirt, Pavement, Pain, Fun, lowstone.com Pocatello, ID, Sam Krieg sam@ Junior Stage Race, tobincoach- cycling.org 9400 S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, (801) [email protected], (208) 343-9130 April 12 — Zion Canyon 200 K, self- 933-2110, snowbird.com kriegcycling.com or see idaho- May 17 — Ride for Independence, cycling.com or (208) 652-3532or or (208) 343-2607, byrdscycling. suported brevet ride, Confluence National Federation for the Blind, August TBD — Tour de Gap Stage (208) 233-0951 com Trailhead Park, St. George, Utah, Boise, ID, tvcblindidaho.org Race, in conjunction with the (435) 586-7567 or subrevet.org April 19-20 — Vuelta a Bosque Stage August 2-3 — Snowbowl and Iron County Fair, Parawon, UT, April 19 — Willard Bay 100, BBTC (435) 477-8380 or (435) 590.0196 Race, RR & Crit, Albuquerque or tourdegap.net NM, vueltaabosque.org August 23 — Jeff Rogers Memorial April 23 — FCA Endurance Time Sanpete Classic Road Race, UCA Trial, Boise, ID, (208) 861-7227 or Series, Spring City, UT, jeremysmith- [email protected] [email protected] or 801-558-7215, April TBD — Mesa State Wed Crit skiutahcycling.com Series, Grand Junction, CO, (970) G.O.T.S. August 30 — Antelope Island Time 248-1014, org.mesastate.edu/ Trial, UCA Series, Antelope Island, cycling OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SWAP Utah, 10, km, 20km or ~40km April 27 — Spring RR #5, Emmett- depending on your category, Roubaix, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, 801-476-9476, [email protected], georgescycles.com Bike Gear • Camping Gear • Clothing bmbbc.com May 9-11 — George's Cycles Time September 6 — LOTOJA, 206 miles Trial Festival, $10,000 purse, Boise, Watersport & Climbing Equipment from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY, ID, (208) 343-3782, georgescy- (801) 546-0090 or lotojaclassic. cles.com Registration: Fri. May 2 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM com May 17 — Galena Hill Climb Time September 13 — The Climber's Trial, Galena Lodge to Galena Wild Rose Sat. May 3 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Trophy, UCA Series, an individual Summit, ID, (208) 726-7693, time trial up the south side of Big durance.com 702 Third Avenue Mountain from MM 3 to MM 9., May 20 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts 801 533-8671 Swap: Sat. May 3 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM first rider up at 11 AM, contact Criterium Series, Holt Arena, wildrosesports.com Jon Gallagher jonbear68@msn. Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, ida- com or teamcsr.org hocycling.org Pickup: Sat. May 3 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM September 13-15 — Hoodoo 500, May 23-25 — Treasure Valley Stage 10 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008
Road June 1 — America's Most Beautiful Kim at 466-5565 voice or TTY. Express, Stagecoach & Emigrant Bike Ride, 13th Annual, This a pop- Bike Ride, 35, 72, 100 miles, 16th June 9- July 3 — Great Alaska Wagon roadways. 14, 20, and 44 ular non-competitive ride, held at Tours Annual, benefit for the Leukemia Highway Ride, Dawson Creek to miles, Genoa NV, (800) 565-2704, night during the full-moon. Views and Lymphoma Society, Stateline, Fairbanks, AK, rides@pedalers- bikethewest.com are spectacular, food is delicious. South Shore Lake Tahoe, NV, pubandgrille.com June 22-28 — Utah Border to Border ride goes from marina to the his- (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com Tour, Kanab to Logan, 479 miles, toric Fielding Garr Ranch, about June 14 — American Diabetes 22 miles round-trip. Registration Continued June 1 — Eureka 105, BBTC Super Association / Tour de Cure- (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours. Series ride, Saratoga Springs, com fee includes park entry, t-shirt and May 17, 2008 — Cycle Salt Lake Golden Spike Century. 25,60, and refreshments. For more informa- [email protected] or (801) 100 mile options. This ride is for a June 28-29 — Bike MS: Harmon's Century Ride, Salt Lake to 598-0294, bccutah.org tion contact Neka Roundy, Davis Antelope Island and back, 35, great cause in a beautiful rural Best Dam Bike Ride, Benefits County Economic Development, 67, or 100 mile options. Utah State June 2? – Utah Lake Festival, Begin setting. Box Elder High School, MS Society and multiple sclero- 801-451-3286 or [email protected]. Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 at Vivian Park, end at Utah Lake, Brigham City, UT. For more infor- sis research, 40, 75, or 100 mile ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov bike ride begins at 10:00am, (801) mation call (888) DIABETES - email routea on Saturday and Sunday, AM Mass start time. Registration July 19 — Bryce Canyon 200 K, opens at 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 538-5216 Marshall Emsley, memsley@dia- Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 betes.org or register now at tour. South 500 West), Logan, Utah, self-suported brevet ride, check- or Fax (801) 322-5056 or cslcen- June 7 — Little Red Riding Hood, point will be open at 6:15 am, [email protected], Online registra- women's only metric century diabetes.org (801) 424-0112 or fightmsutah. org ride at 7:00 am., Garfield County tion at cyclesaltlakecentury.com ride, 35, 63, and 100 mile options, June 14 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour Fairgrounds at 800 North Main St. or download a Registration Form Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) - "Health Care for All.", routes June 28 — Summit Challenge, in Panguitch Utah, (435) 586-7567 2006 Course Map 474-2282 or bbtc.net from 3-100 miles, ride benefits to benefit the National Ability or subrevet.org the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, help- Center, 35 miles (Preview ride May 18 — Santa Fe Century, Santa June 7 — Utah Summer Games July 20 — Upland Roller 100, BBTC Fe, NM, (505) 982-1282, santafe- Petroglyph Century, in con- ing support primary health care for the 2009 Summit Century), for our most indigent patients, 8:00 a.m. at the National Ability Super Series Ride, self-supported century.com junction with the Utah Summer century, Wanship, UT, roadcap- Games, 50, 62, 100 mile options, Nampa, Idaho, asandven@trhs. Center in Park City, Contact: May 26 — McCool McMemorial org or 208-467-4431, trhs.org Jennifer Andrs Atkin, Special [email protected] or (801) 598-0294, Day 100, BBTC Super Series ride, Starts at the Cedar City Equestrian bccutah.org Center (just North of Hwy 56, west June 16 — Up and Over 100, BBTC Events Manager, 435-200-0985, SLC, UT, [email protected] [email protected], dis- July 24 — Chalk Creek 100, BBTC or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org of Cedar City), through Hamilton, Super Series, self-supported Kanarraville, New Harmony, century, bottom of Emigration covernac.org Super Series Ride, self-supported May 31 — Bikes for Kids with Dave Parowan, Summit, and Enoch, Canyon to Park City, Coalville, June 28 — RATPOD (Ride around century, Park City to Coalville to Zabriskie, metric century (62 Cedar City, UT, (801) 677-0134 or and back, roadcaptain@bbtc. the Pioneers in one day), 130 mile Chalk Creek and back, roadcap- miles) plus 4 and 25 mile options (435) 865-8421 or bike2bike.org net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah. tour, Dillon, MT, ratpod.org, (406) [email protected] or (801) 598-0294 in Salt Lake City and Murray. We org 549-5987 July 24?? — Pedal Away will be giving away 1,000 bikes, June 7 — Hurricane 400 K, self- supported brevet ride, Hurricane June 21 — Bike for the Cure July 4 — Taterville 100, BBTC Super Parkinson's, 10 mile benefit ride, helmets and jerseys to disadvan- 8 am, Gailey Park, 200 S 300 W, taged children in the Salt Lake Utah, (435) 586-7567 or subrevet. Century, a benefit ride for the Series Ride, self-supported centu- org Susan G. Komen Foundation. ry, Wellsville to Idaho and back, Kaysville, pedalawayparkinsons. Valley. The start time is 7:00 am at com or [email protected] the Costco in Murray and a bike June 7? — Utah Independent 28, 34, 50, 60, and 100 options [email protected] or (801) safety and rodeo will be held at Living Center's 5K "Run & Roll", through Central Utah. Start and 598-0294, bccutah.org July 26 — Pioneer Century, BBTC 11:00 for all kids. Contact Teresa hand-cycle, wheelchair & walk/ finish in Spring City, UT. Register July 4-6 — Northwest Tandem Rally, Super Series Ride, self-supported at (801) 453-2296 or tmay@fins- run categories. (Best hand cycle on-line at active.com or contact McMinnville, OR, nwtr2008@veri- century, Morgan, UT, roadcap- vcs.com, bikesforkidsutah.org time last year was 14:13). Meet Erika Stover (435) 283-2158 or ces- zon.net, nwtr.org [email protected] or (801) 598-0294, east of the Redwood Recreation [email protected], sanpete. bccutah.org May 31 - June 6 — Cycle Utah, com July 4 - September 20 — Great St. George through the National Center, 3100 So. Redwood Rd., Western Loop, Frisco, CO to July 26 - July 30 — Family Fun Parks, 279 miles, Southern Utah, SLC. Registration 8:30 am., race June 21 — Up and Over, BBTC Jackson Hole, to Oregon, Idaho, bike trails tour for the Adv. Cycling Association, (800) time 9:30. Cost (incl. T-shirt) pre- Super Series ride, Salt Lake to California, Nevada, Utah and family, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 755-2453, adventurecycling.org race $15, race day $20. On-line Summit County roadcaptain@ Frisco, Adv. Cycling Association, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) reg. at uilc.org or call Cathy or bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccu- (800) 755-2453, adventurecy- 755-2453, adventurecycling.org tah.org cling.org July 27- August 1 — Bicycle June 21 — Tour of Marsh Creek July 12-13 — Dual State, Dual Washington, Mead, WA to Valley, fully supported ride pre- Century Weekend Challenge, Colville to Mead, (541) 385-5257 BIKE SWAP sented in conjunction with the two 100-mile rides or two 50-mile or 800-413-8432, oregonbicy- Pocatello Riverfest! Options of 25, rides, Tremonton, UT, (801) cleride.org 62, or 100 miles on the lonely 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com August 2 — Felt Tour de Park City, roads that traverse the lovely Fully Supported Century Road country between Pocatello and July 13— Mt. Nebo Loop, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-support- Ride starting and finishing at Malad Pass, then enjoy food, fun, Park City. 52, 108, 170 mile rides and music at the Riverfest. Rob ed century, start in Nephi to Springville to the Mt. Nebo loop, through Northern Utah's beautiful Van Kirk at (208) 652-3532or (208) mountain valleys, great aid sta- 233-0951, idahocycling.com [email protected] or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org tions, raffle. Contact info@moun- June 21-27— Cycle Montana, tainraceworks.com for questions. Missoula-Anaconda-Missoula, July 13-18— Idaho Relaxed, bike Additional details can be found Adv. Cycling Association, (800) trails tour, Coeur d’Alene, ID, at tourdeparkcity.com or con- 755-2453, adventurecycling.org Adv. Cycling Association, (800) tact Riley at 435-671-5053 755-2453, adventurecycling.org .BZt1BSL$JUZ 6UBI June 22 — Tour of the Carson August 3 — Preride ULCER, BBTC Valley, on former Pioneer, Pony July 18 — Antelope by Moonlight Super Series Ride, self-support- )FMEBUAͳF:BSE,FBSOT#MWE 0ME"OEFS- ed century, Thanksgiving Point, TPO-VNCFS#VJMEJOH [email protected] or (801) Epic Finish Highlights XTERRA Winter World 598-0294, bccutah.org Championship August 4 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D, (Ride %BZTPGTXBQ.BZ BN Around Nebo And Timp in A Day), Start at Sundance and QN .BZ BNQN MARCH 8, 2008 – Brian Smith, 32, of Gunnison, Colorado jolted past ride down and around the Nebo QJDLVQVOTPMECJLFTPSDIFDLT Josiah Middaugh, 29, of Vail, CO, less than 20 meters from the finish line Loop to Nephi and then back to the mouth of American Fork QN 4VOEBZ.BZUI to win the inaugural XTERRA Winter World Championship in dramatic Canyon, over the Alpine Loop, fashion at Snowbasin Resort this afternoon. finishing back at Sundance, 165 After nearly two hours of grueling racing action that included moun- miles with over 12,000 feet of tain biking, snowshoeing, running and ski mountaineering in snow climbing, (801) 223-4849, sun- flurries at 6,000+ feet elevation, Smith pulled off a jaw-dropping come- danceresort.com %SPQPĉCJLFTUPCFTPMEͳVSTEBZ.BZTUQN from-behind victory by a little more than one-second in 1:58:29.92 (with August 9 — ULCER, Century Tour around Utah Lake, 100, 74, 'SJEBZ.BZOEQN Middaugh right behind in 1:58:31.21). 56, and 24 mile options, (801) “I didn’t think I could do it until four gates before the finish and I saw 474-2282 or [email protected] :3UBLFTPGTBMFTUPCFOFmUUIFQSPHSBN Josiah snow plowing,” said an exuberant Smith. “I’ve been alpine racing or bbtc.net since the third grade so that last stretch was my cup of tea.” August 10 — Blue Cruise Wheels PS PSWJTJU Spectators at the finish line remarked that it was the most unbelievable for Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) 13 seconds of racing – in any sport – they had ever seen. 331-7409, bcidahofoundation. XXXZPVOHSJEFSTDPN “I had goose bumps, it was unreal,” said Mike Caldwell of Ogden, UT. org “That’s about as pure and epic a sporting moment as I’ve ever witnessed.” August 10-16 — Ride Idaho, 7 day supported bicycle tour, Pocatello, Talk about Mommy power - the top four women across the finish Driggs, Idaho Falls, (208) 344-5501, line all gave birth in the last year-and-a-half, and Sari Anderson, 29, of rideidaho.org 6 Ê,°Ê7, Glenwood Springs, CO – with an eight-month-old in tow – led the charge. August 10-16 — Oregon Bicycle !44/2.%9 !4 ,!7 Anderson staged perhaps the most unlikely comeback of the afternoon Ride XXII, Cave Junction to Etna, by making up more than two minutes in the final stage to jump from CA and back, (541) 385-5257 or third-to-first with a winning time of 2:29:47. 800-413-8432, oregonbicycleride. org August 16 — Stanley Challenge, *iÀÃ>ÊÕÀÞÊ*À>VÌViÊ Boise to Stanley, unsupported, Endurance MTB Stage Race to be held in Brian Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488, georges- -«iV>â}ÊÊ VÞV}Ê,i>Ìi`ÊVV`iÌÃ Head Can't travel to Costa Rica for the Ruta de los Conquistadores? You / ÃÊwÀÊ>ÃÊ«À>VÌViÃ\ don't have to. Team Big Bear and Blue Wolf Events, promoters of the long standing Deer Valley MTB National Race, will hold the American Stop s 2EAL 0ROPERTY s %STATE 0LANNING Mountain Classic on August 21-24, 2008. The event is billed as Global Warming, s $IVORCE AND $OMESTIC 2ELATIONS s "USINESS %NTITIES America's first endurance mountain bike stage race. 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cycles.com moabcentury.com UT, sgtrifecta.com, race@sgtri. COACH'S CORNER August 16 — Sawtooth Century September 20 — Fall Colors Ride, com, (702) 401-6044 Tour, Ketchum, ID, mgilbreath@ BBTC Super Series Ride, self-sup- May 17 — TriUtah Women of Steel vengaventures.com, (208) ported century, SLC to Wanship, Triathlon, 8 am, American Fork 726-7285 [email protected] or (801) Recreation Center, 454 North Triathlon Pre-Race Organization August 17 — Promontory Point 598-0294, bccutah.org Center, American Fork , UT, 300 By Scott Kelly 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self- meter pool swim, 10 mile bike, and 3 mile run, relay teams are supported century, 120 miles, Triathlon combines three disciplines (swimming, biking and running) Brigham City to Promentory, Multi- welcome, triutah.com, info@triu- [email protected] or (801) tah.com, 801-631-0965 requiring extensive pre-race organization. The more organized you are the 598-0294, bccutah.org Sport May 24 — Sunrise Duathlon, run- better. This will eliminate a lot of the pre-race panic that you will experience if you forget an important piece of equipment. August 23 — Desperado Dual , 200 bike-run, International Distance mile double century in Southern Races and Sprint Distance, Copper Start the process with a compartmentalized bag or pack and place the Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, Hills High School, West Jordan, items listed below, organized by discipline, into the bag the night before the UT (435) 586-7567, desperadod- UT, [email protected], race. Transition areas tend to be crowded with limited space for each partici- 801-520-9755, hesscancer.org ual.com 2008 Multi-Sport Events pant. Limit the number of items you bring into the transition area and keep August 23 — Cache Valley Century May 31 — Shark Attack Triathlon, your space clutter free, respecting the space of all participants surrounding Tour, 100 mi/100 km/40mile April 3 — Wasatch Revolution tri 400 yd swim, 12 mile bike, 5k run, you. options. Hosted by Cache Valley team free mini clinic, "Basic Bike Also Kids race, Crystal Hot Springs, Maintenance" at Revolution Honeyville, UT, Kelly McPherson, Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 8 Equipment Checklist am, 12 mi north of Logan on Hwy Mountain Sports 8714 S 700 E [email protected], (801) 91, 435-752-2253, cvveloists.org Sandy 6:00 p.m., Kim Abbott, tri- 634-5490, desert-sharks.com [email protected], (801) May 31 — Unicycle Triathlon, swim Swim August 23 — Bike the Bear Century, 523-3659 50, 100 mile rides, Camp Hunt, 400m, unicycle 2 miles, run 3k, • Timing Chip (don’t forget this – provided by race) Bear Lake, Garden City, UT, (801) April 5 — Adventure Xstream Moab South Jordan Aquatic Center, UT, • Goggles 475-7488, [email protected] - 12 Hour race, 10-15 mile river [email protected], • Tri suit (worn under your wetsuit) run, 35-40 mile mountain bike, 6-8 (801) 913-8017, unicycleutah.tri- August 23 — CASVAR 2008, Pony mile trail run, 275' rappel, (970) pod.com/id2.html • Wetsuit Express 20, Colt 45, Pioneer 65, 259-7771, gravityplay.com • Swim cap (race usually provides one) Blazing Saddle 85 and Saddle June 1 — IronMan Boise 70.3, 1.2 • Waterproof sunscreen lotion (apply pre-swim) Sore Century rides, Star Valley April 12 — USU Triathlon, 9 am, mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile 400M Swim, 10K bike and 2.5K run, run, Boise, ID, (727) 942-4767, iron- • One bath towel - Afton, WY, [email protected], 307-883-9779, or casv.org HPER building on USU's campus in manboise.com Logan, UT, [email protected], Bike August 23-24 — Bike MS Road, June 7 — Salem Spring Triathlon, Scott Biggs, 435.881.5033, www. Knoll Park, Salem, UT, racetri.com, • Bicycle Sweat, and Gears, benefits the ususigep.com MS Society of Idaho and mul- (801) 465-4318 • Bike number (affix to bike – provided by race) tiple sclerosis research, 25-75-125 April 17 — Wasatch Revolution tri June 7 — Vikingman, 1/2 distance • Helmet miles, McCall, ID, (208) 336-0555, team free mini clinic, "Transition triathlon, Burley, ID, 208-431-0463 • Spare tube bikems.org Training" at Wasatch Running or vikingman.org Center 8946 S State Street • Underseat pack (to store tube, patch kit, tire removal device, Allen August 23 - September 7 — BRA Sandy 7:30 p.m., Kim Abbott, tri- June 14? — Pleasant Grove wrenches, etc.) SU , Bike Ride Across Scenic [email protected], (801) Triathlon, 14 and under Super • Water bottles Utah Tour, 5 states, 5 National 523-3659 Sprint (1 mile run, 3 mile bike, • Bike shoes Monuments, 5 National Parks, 2 250 yd swim), Sprint for all others • Air pump/CO2 cartridges (if you get a flat you’ve got to fix it yourself) National Forests, and 5 Nations, April 19 — Kanab Triathlon Sprint, (3.1 mile run, 8.5 mile bike, 500 (801) 677-0134 or bike2bike.org Swim 400 meters, Bike 10 miles, yd swim), team categories also, • Preferred triathlon attire (shorts, jersey, tri suit, etc.) Run 3.1 miles Beginner, Swim 200 pgtri.com, (801) 796-1745 • Sunglasses August 24 — Twin Counties meters, Bike 5 miles, Run 1.5 miles, • Make sure your tires are fully inflated on or close to max. p.s.i. level Century, 8, 30, 66, and 100 mile Kanab City Pool, kanabtri.com, June 14 — Utah Summer Games options, Huntsville Park, Huntsville, 435-632-6012 Triathlon, Olympic and Sprint, prior to the start of the race UT, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours. Sand Hollow Reservoir, Hurricane, com April 19 — Sand Hollow Aquatic Utah, utahsummergames.org/ Run Center Triathlon, St. George, UT, sports/triathlon.html, 435-865-8421 August 24 — The Big Ride, BBTC 435-627-4560 • Run number (affix to your jersey/shirt - provided by race) Super Series Ride, self-support- or email [email protected] • Race number belt (holds your number - no pins required) ed, 150 miles, Sugarhouse Park, April 19 — Rage 5 Triathlons, June 14 — Battle at Midway Intermediate, Short distances, • Running shoes [email protected] or (801) Triathlon, Olympic Distance Tri, • Socks 598-0294, bccutah.org Lake Mead, NV, bbscendur- off-road duathlon, doggie doo- ancesports.com • Speed lacing device so you don’t have to tie your shoes (i.e.: elastic August 24-30 — Tour of Southern athlon, Midway, UT, 801-450-8477, April 26 — 4th Street Clinic Triathlon [email protected] or bam- laces or plastic lace synching device) Utah, St. George, Carmel Junction • White cap (particularly for longer races in hot weather) (via Zion National Park), Bryce and 5 K, 300 yard swim, 8 mile triathlon.com National Park, Escalante, Torrey, mountain bike ride, 5K run, June 21 — TriUtah Cache Valley Panguitch, Cedar City and back Huntsman Center, University of Classic Triathlon, Hyrum Reservoir, Pre-prepared fluids and energy sources to St. George, planetultra.com, Utah, 4thstreettriathlon@gmail. Hyrum, UT (near Logan, UT), Sprint • Pre-mix your electrolyte replacement drink of choice the night before 818-889-2453 com, (801) 540-6213, 4thstreettri. and Olympic distance open blogspot.com/ the race and/or fill up your water bottles so they are ready to go in the morn- August 31 - September 6 — North water swim triathlons, Sprint road: ing Rim Tour, St. George, to Jacob April 26 — Telos Timp Triathlon, Orem 750 Meter Swim/20K Bike/5K Run, • Pack your favorite energy gel and/or energy bars Lake, AZ,to the North Rim of the Fitness Center, Orem, UT, www. Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/40K t3triathlon.com, 801-678-4032 or Bike/10K Run, www.triutah.com, • Energy bars or gels can be tucked into jersey pockets and/or duct taped Grand Canyon, planetultra.com, (if need be) to the top tube of your bike for easy access. Plastic gel flasks are 818-889-2453 [email protected] [email protected], 801-631-2614 or 801-631-2624 handy to have and eliminate the need to carry gel packets. September 1 — Hooper Horizontal May 3 — Buffalo Duathlon, 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, Duathlon, Sprint and International June 21 — Provo Triathlon, Olympic distances, Antelope Island State and Sprint, also kids race, Utah Scott Kelly is a 25-year veteran of the sport. He is a personal trainer self-supported century, State specializing in the sport of triathlon and the founder/Head Coach of Agriculture Building to Hooper Park, Utah, Joe Coles, info@buf- Lake State Park, Provo, UT, (801) and Back, roadcaptain@bbtc. faloduathlon.com, 801-335-4940, 361-9425 or provotri.com TEAM Fast Lane a Salt Lake City based, USA Triathlon sanctioned net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah. www.buffaloduathlon.com June 28 — DinoLand Triathlon, club. For more info visit teamfastlane.com or call (801) 558-2230. org May 10 — St. George Triathlon, Olympic and Sprint, Vernal, UT, September 4-13, 4-6, or 7-13 — Sand Hollow Reservoir, St. George 435-789-7720 or www.dinotri.com LAGBRAU (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Utah), three ride options, Blanding to Cedar City, 400 miles on scenic highways and through National Parks, (801) Cook-Sanders Associates, Inc. 654-1144, lagbrau.com September 7 — Tour de Tahoe, Bike Big Blue, 6th Annual, ride Professional Engineers and Surveyors around Lake Tahoe on the shore- line, spectacular scenery, great food and support, 72 miles, Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com
September 7-13 — Southern Utah National Parks Tour, 233 miles through Cedar City, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com September 13 — Tour de Vins 4, 20th A Bike Tour and Wine-Tasting Event, 16.5, 32 and 60 mile options, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Anniversary! Legendary ID, more info: FSAlliance.org, Sarah Leeds, (208) 232-0742, con- [email protected] September 14-20 — OATBRAN, One $10,000 Cash Purse! Race! Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada, 17th Annual, follow- ing the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50 - America's Loneliest Road, 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Information (866) 783-6300 ext. 459 June 21 - 22 Great Basin National Park, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com Please visit www.evanstoncyclingclub.org Summer Solstice September 19-21 — Moab Century Online Registration www.active.com Tour, Moab to La Sals and back, 45, 65, 100 mile options, Tour benefits the Lance Armstrong Paid by the Evanston Lodging Tax Board Don’t Miss It! Foundation, (435) 259-2698, 12 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008
pretty much opposed, for obvious TOURING reasons, but that those in far off Paris thought it a good idea. That On Holy Ground - Riding the Climbs of the Tour de France II (Continued from page 2) sounded more than vaguely familiar
Elliot at the start of the climb to Plateau de Beille Photo: Dave Ward turned sharply right and switch- was licking the road for the salt that backed several times up a steep had been put down when the road slope from where it ran for a kilo- was plowed. meter to a higher meadow situated As I passed her and rounded in a broad bowl at the base of the the bend, I saw the rest of the herd, final slope to the Port de Pailhères. with many of the cows also seeking As I approached this second mead- their share of the salt. I had to wind ow, I saw a cow, girded about the my way through them as they were neck with a large leather strap from more interested in the salt than in which hung a burnished bell, taking moving for me, and made the final up the left side of the road. It paid climb to the top. Switchbacks to the top of Luz Ardiden no attention to me but focused only At the summit, we were poised with its parallels to Washington and tance, meadows of patchwork green all under the brightest blue sky we on licking the road. It wondered at on a high ridge with snow-covered the western United States. and white rolling out below us to the could hope for. It was stunningly this, till it struck me that the cow mountains leading off into the dis- The next day consisted of climb- warm and snow free canyons below, and magnificently beautiful. ing to Plateau de Bonascre (Ax 3 After another fast and exhilarat- Domaines) followed by a climb to ing descent down the mountain, Plateau de Beille. We first drove we had fun cruising back to town. over the Port de Pailhères, through Except for the fact that I had a Ax-les-Thermes, where we would chain link begin to stick, and my spend the night, and to the small chain was skipping regularly dur- Making kids town of Les Cabannes. From there, ing the last 30 kilometers. Given we rode back to Ax-les-Thermes and our steady pace, I could even time started with the shorter and easier the skip, easing up for it so it was climb to Ax 3 Domaines. I had been not so jarring. This ended up being here four years earlier for the Tour our longest ride of the trip, 99.25 de France, and had ridden to within kilometers. We climbed 1600 meters two kilometers of the top before (5249 feet). stopping to watch the oncoming race During this ride, we notice writ- on a Frenchman’s small television ing on the road in the higher slopes in his travel trailer. So it was nice to stating, “Non aux ours”, or “no to smile finally go all the way to the top. bears”. Another writing said, “150 After a quick descent and a fast brebis morts en sept jours”, or is just like ride back to Les Cabannes, we took “150 sheep dead in 7 days”. Such on the longer and steeper climb to scrawled messages were a constant Plateau de Beille. It had become upon the Pyrenean roads we rode. overcast and, by the top, fairly cool. Upon inquiry, I learned that bears Upon arriving at the top, I was RIDING A BIKE had been reintroduced to the high greeted by a large, lumbering dog Pyrenees. The lady of whom I (which I dubbed “the sale bête”) inquired said that the locals were who apparently did not take to my Charity Bike Ride • May 31 SALT LAKE COUNTY Give 1,000 bikes to 1,000 kids. It’s a feeling you’ll never forget! BICYCLE • 5K, 50K and 100K rides beginning ADVISORY COMMITTEE in Murray, Utah www.slcbac.org • All proceeds purchase bikes for underprivileged kids and benefit cycling safety and advocacy projects Salt Lake County Bicycle Map • Breakfast and lunch stops included Now Available! • Get details and register today! Always Ride like a “Bike Ambassador” Ride Courteously Ride Safely Obey All Traf c Laws Share Our Roads With All Users Have Fun! www.bikesforkidsutah.com Look inside Salt Lake County editions for your free SLCO map. APRIL 2008 cycling utah.com 13
at which my friend, Elliot, nearly clothes, jumped in our car, and made brought an early end to his bicycle the drive to the pilgrims’ destination tour, but more on that shortly. of Lourdes. Most people go there for Before going back up this climb, the holy site where Bernadette saw we had to first conquer the slopes the Virgin Mary and to partake of of the Col de Menté. This is a tough the holy water. Our pilgrimage was climb, but one is rewarded with to challenge what many consider the beautiful panoramic views of the most sacred climb of the Tour, the ascending canyon and surrounding Col du Tourmalet. mountainsides, and a nice lunch at Being uncertain of Elliot’s condi- the mountain top café. tion, we decided to drive to Campan As this was an out-and-back ride, to start our climb. I had ridden the we descended back down the Col de Col du Tourmalet from the west side Menté. Reaching the bottom before two years before, so I was anxious Elliot, I decided to begin the climb to try it from the east side. The plan up the brutal west slope of the Col was for Elliot to ride part way up the de Portet d’Aspet. Once again, I was climb, and to return to the car and striving to reach the top before Elliot drive it to the top. We would then could catch me. To my surprise, I go Luz St. Sauveur where we would arrived first. also do the climb to Luz Ardiden, After waiting for several minutes, with Elliot going as far as he felt I strolled over to the bar and bought able. an Orangina, France’s best soda, to While riding from Campan, I refresh myself. As Elliot had still not happened to espy a plaque on an arrived, I took my soda and returned old building, thus inadvertently to my bike. Finally, after nearly 15 stumbling on to a memorable piece minutes, Elliot arrived. He explained of Tour de France lore. The plaque how he had stopped to look at a identified this building as the old small memorial to Casartelli that blacksmith shop where, during someone had placed on the infamous the 1913 Tour, Eugène Christophe rock wall. Then in taking off, he repaired his bicycle’s broken fork. tried to insert his cleat in his pedal He was leading the Tour at the time Dave arriving at the top of the Col d'Aubisque Photo: Elliot Morris up and heading west. Our destina- and start climbing at the same time. his fork broke. Under existing rules, tion was the Col de Portet d’Aspet being there. I was quickly cooling dark, and so I took my camera and Unfortunately, his foot slipped and no one could help. He carried his and the Col de Menté. off and headed to the lodge to await headed out for an extremely refresh- he fell, doing splits that his aging broken bike several kilometers to We began our ride at the town of Elliot inside. The place was virtu- ing stroll while experimenting with hips were ill prepared for. Indeed, this shop, welded the fork himself, Castillon-en-Couserans. This region ally abandoned except for a few cars my nighttime photography. that resulted in a very painful ride to and continued on with his race. He is far from any large towns, and our in the lot. The sale bête barked and Two things marked our stay at the top, and he feared his climbing lost all chance of winning the Tour, route took us through a meander- growled at me all the way to the Ax-les-Thermes. First, we discov- on this trip was over. but as the plaque states, he “gave a ing assortment of small villages till stairs up to the lodge. Finding sever- ered the next morning that someone Thankfully for Elliot, from here great lesson on courage and tenac- we reached Portet d’Aspet, a small al small stones handy, I soon let him had severely scratched the finish on it was downhill, except for a few ity.” village at the base of the climb bear- know two could play his game, and a car parked just two spaces away small rollers, all the way to the car. While Elliot was worried about ing its name. This is a short and he backed off, allowing me entry from ours. While I certainly felt It was early evening as we covered his hip, the fact was, once he started not very difficult climb. Rather, the into the building. for the owner of that car, I also felt these final kilometers, and extremely climbing, he only felt better, and I difficult part is the other side of this Elliot, who had bonked on this fortunate it had not been our rental pleasant. In fact, despite his mishap, was again unable to keep pace as I climb, with its two short but leg- climb, thus allowing me my third car on the receiving end of this Elliot later exclaimed this to be his watched him move on up the moun- burning climbs pitching upward at victory of the trip, finally arrived. vandalism. Second, after arriving favorite ride of our trip. I have rid- tain. The climb up the east side of 17%. It was while descending down We put on our cool weather garb for back home, I discovered I had left den this area twice now, and agree the Tourmalet is not quite so hard as this steep slope in 1995 that Lance the descent, and then I again had to behind a pair of nice cycling shorts that it is one of my most satisfying from the west, though the last five Armstrong’s Motorola teammate, confront the sale bête to get back to purchased in Bourg d’Oisans that places to ride because of its pleasant, kilometers have an average grade of Fabio Casartelli, came too fast into my bike and out of the parking lot. matched my Alpe d’Huez jersey. I picturesque pastoral setting. 9% to 10% for a harder finale. a turn, crashed into a rock wall and Our total elevation gain for the day had retained a card from the hotel, By the time we arrived at our car, Once on top, we made for the died from fatal head injuries. There was 1816 meters (5958 feet). as we had enjoyed it so much, and we had covered 70.55 kilometers now stands a striking memorial to We had debated whether to drive it had an email address. Upon con- and gained 1669 meters (5476 feet) Casartelli. This is also the spot Continued on page 25 on before finding a hotel, but the tacting them by email, the manager in elevation. We quickly changed charms of Ax-les-Thermes proved confirmed they had the shorts and too tempting. As it turned out, we agreed, and did, send them to me. So were glad we stayed. We found an far as I can remember, this is about attractive hotel next to a creek into the only time I have ever been able which flowed the thermal springs to recover something left at a hotel. for which this town is famous. Elliot Not only was it a nice hotel, but the was not feeling his best after having customer care was outstanding. 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Community of Hillcrest High School where he Richard was also an avid skier. with stories about the various triath- was an all region football player. He was a ski patrolman at Stowe, lons, duathlons and running races He fostered his love of the written Sun Valley and later became a ski that Richard directed. Many local Remembering Richard Barnum-Reece, word as the sports editor for his high instructor at Park City Mountain area athletes got their start in the school newspaper, the Hillcrest High Resort. He combined his love of ski- sport of triathlon through the many Publisher of Utah RunnerTriathlete Sentry. Richard’s prowess on the ing with a journalism career, work- pool swim triathlons that Richard for Richard just a few short minutes high school gridiron earned him an ing for the Wood River Journal in organized. His “no frill” events later after the start of the swim leg athletic scholarship to the University Hailey, Idaho, the Ogden Standard didn’t attract many people, but those of the race. He never made it back of Utah where, as a freshman, he Examiner and the Deseret News. He who attended always had a good to the dock on his own. Richard was was on the U of U football team even had a short stint as an on-air time and they could count on seeing fished out the water, not far from that won the 1964 Liberty Bowl, 32 reporter for KUTV. His work was their names and exploits published the end of the dock where he had to 6 versus West Virginia. He was published in the Baltimore Evening in Richard’s newspaper shortly after been found floating, face down and later sidelined with a knee injury Sun, Minneapolis Tribune, Las their respective triumphs. In later unconscious. that would plague him for the rest Vegas Sun, Skiing Magazine, Ski years he changed the name of the Richard lay on the end of the of his athletic career. While in col- Racing Magazine, Utah Holiday publication to Utah RunnerTriathlete dock where emergency person- lege, Richard continued to develop Magazine and numerous other pub- to more aptly reflect the subject mat- nel administered CPR in hopes to his penchant for writing, eventually lications. He published three books: ter within the publication that he so resuscitate him. He was rushed working his way up to being sports "Poetry for Mysha and the Windy enjoyed. to the nearest hospital in Price editor of the Daily Utah Chronicle Day", "Once Before I Die" and "The Ironically, when he turned 60, and later air lifted to Utah Valley and editor of the University Gonzo File" along with a host of Richard had planned to scale back Regional Medical Center in Provo. Magazine. He graduated from the articles and ruminations all of which his race directing commitments, Attempts to revive him were suc- University of Utah in 1974 with a had to do with his life and impend- allowing more free time for travel cessful, however, lack of oxygen Bachelor's in political science and ing death. and fun. He had given up alcohol for had caused extensive brain damage continued on to earn an Master's in Next to writing, Richard’s over 20 years and carefully watched affecting both his cognitive abilities journalism in 1975. other passion was ultra distance his diet ultimately become vegetar- and short-term memory. Richard After working and traveling trail running. He completed 29 ian. would never again be able to func- for a few years, Richard attended marathons and seven 50 miles Participating in the Scofield Richard Barnum-Reece, tion on his own. He spent the next law school at Hamline University races over the course of his endur- Triathlon was a treat for man who 1945-2008. 18 months in a nursing home and in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was ance athletic career. Richard later normally would be found behind passed away on January 29, 2008 as By Scott Kelly forced to drop out after experienc- became interested in race directing the bullhorn directing both volun- a result of complications from the ing heart trouble and was treated at starting the, now famous, Wasatch teers and participants as they toed heart attack he suffered on that fate- On the morning of July 22, the Mayo Clinic. According to his 100 Endurance Run. He was also the line for the start of one of his ful day. Richard was 62 years old. brother, Brent Barnum, he was then the originator of Crazy Bob’s events. Earlier in the year, Richard 2006 I was standing on the floating To say Richard lead an interest- dock just below the Mountain View diagnosed with an enlarged heart. Bair Gutsman and the Wasatch had handed the reins of the Scofield ing life would truly be an under- Richard had known about his heart Steeplechase, both popular events on Triathlon to Burke Priest and Justin campground on Scofield Reservoir statement. He was a self-made watching participants warm-up for troubles way back in his teenage the local trail running scene. Jones, younger men with big plans man who “marched to the beat of a years. He would subsequently have “Richard came to believe that to improve the event. This enabled the swim leg of the newly revamped different drummer” and liked to do Scofield Triathlon. As I gazed at four other heart attacks (or mini writers were like slaves working Richard to participate in the race things his way. His gruff personality strokes) in addition to the one that the cotton fields and that he'd rather he had nurtured from its infancy. the water I noticed a familiar figure often put people off, however, once feebly doing the sidestroke below ultimately incapacitated him. own the plantation if he was going Unfortunately, it was to be his last they got to know him it was easy to Due to the unusual nature of to have to work on it. He created the great race! me. It was Richard Barnum-Reece. discover that he had a huge heart. I was about to shout out to him that his heart ailment, the Mayo Clinic Utah Runner & Cyclist Magazine Richard’s life and work was He wrote his own obituary, from wanted him to be part of a heart to find a place to write and get paid he should come see me for some which I’ve culled a few facts about swim lessons but, for some reason, study they were conducting. Richard decently”. his life for this article. politely declined. He didn’t like hos- Much of the editorial content of Continued on page 23 I held my tongue and said nothing. Richard was a 1964 graduate Little did I know what was in store pitals or doctors! Utah Runner & Cyclist was filled
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Ride of the Month A Trip to Bountiful By Gregg Bromka pits. Plus, the pockmarked road bat- ters you like the cobbled lanes of Last month, I took you to the Paris-Roubaix. south end of the Salt Lake Valley From the frontage road, take the on several road tours originating new Class I Bike Path for a short out of Draper. This month, we’ll distance into North Salt Lake, turn make a 180-degree turn and visit our left onto Main Street, and breathe a neighbors in North Salt Lake and welcomed sigh of relief. Although Bountiful on two rides that cross you’ll pass more industrial centers over to Davis County. and warehouses, traffic is light, and you’ll pretty much have the road North Salt Lake Loop (20.5 to yourself for the next 3 miles. mile-loop, 300-foot gain, moder- A left turn onto 500 North/UT 68 CHECK OUT OUR NEWEST SPECIALIZED CONCEPT STORE IN OGDEN ately easy, poor to fair margin of begins the loop’s “back nine,” and comfort) in a mile, the road bends south as This north valley loop links Salt Redwood Road. Traffic picks up Lake City with North Salt Lake on a quickly, and at times the road is a tour of striking “diversity.” The bulk tight squeeze for cyclists. of the loop follows busy city streets You’ll escape the snarling motor- and highways where shoulders are ists by turning right onto Center absent and high-speed traffic is Street. The bucolic ranch lands and heavy. You’ll pedal past industrial placid Jordan River give the road complexes, gravel pits, airports, and a country lane feel; that is until oil refineries. And there is nary a hill a jumbo jet roars off the runway to speak of. So why bother? Despite from nearby Salt Lake International these blights of civilization, the first Airport. Still, you’ll take comfort in and last legs of the loop follow bike the roadside bike lane on 2200 West lanes through quaint ethnic neigh- and enjoy distant sights of Oquirrh borhoods and across open spaces Mountains’ 9,000-foot peaks. where cattle graze. The miles are A left turn onto 700 North respectable, you can spin at tempo returns you to the hurried pace of pace the whole way, and the last our petrol-based lifestyle. There is a designated bike lane along the Sunset mile on the Jordan River Parkway is Ogden - New Location a pleasant way to wind down. road’s edge, but it’s laughably nar- 1895 Washington Blvd. 2317 No. Main 801-583-1940 825-8632 “Back to that bit about oil refin- row at times. Shortly after crossing eries, gravel pits, and high-speed Redwood Road, you can catch the Provo Salt Lake traffic,” you say? There is one Jordan River Parkway and return 187 West Center 1500 S. Foothill Blvd. caveat to this ride. You must pedal to Constitution Park via the cotton- Financing available with RC Willey 374-9890 583-1940 1.5 miles along busy US 89/ Beck wood-lined, paved bike path. Street north out of Salt Lake City. Sandy This stretch of six lane highway Bountiful Bench (29.2 miles 1761 Princeton Ave. VISIT WEBSITE FOR DETAILSTrenton, NJ 08648 1300 E. 10510 S. (106th S.) is unnerving, but it’s the only way out-and-back with loop 1,800-foot 609-393-1199 571-4480 between here and there. New bike gain, strenuous, poor to fair mar- WWW.BINGHAMCYCLERY.COMknappscyclery.com Paolo Bettini / Christoph Sauser / Chris McCormack lanes from 600 North on 300 West/ gin of comfort) Beck Street help calm the nerves. Like the North Salt Lake Loop, Even so, hold your line, stay single this trip to Bountiful and back file, wear obnoxiously bright cloth- requires doing battle with Beck ing, and count your blessings. Street/US 89 north of Salt Lake The starting point for this loop City. But there is good reason to is Constitution Park (300 North and endure the road’s high-speed traffic 1200 West) just northwest of the and industrial blights. First is the Utah State Fairpark. Head east on scenery. The loop portion of this ride 300 North (bike lane), cross 300 takes you high onto Bountiful’s east West/US 89, and turn left onto 200 bench, where views of the Great Salt West (bike lane). You’ll eke out an Lake and Wasatch Range are strik- extra mile of safe riding before inev- ing, and you’ll ride right past the itably joining the bike lanes on 300 L.D.S. Bountiful Temple. Second is West/US 89. After passing Victory the ride’s elevation profile. Although Road, which enters from the right, there are lots of easy, flat miles you enter the danger zone of Beck where you can spin at tempo pace, Street/US 89 where the shoulder all you better have ultra low gearing or but disappears. Fortunately there legs of steel for the sharp climb up are no scenic attractions along this Eagleridge Drive–one of the steepest stretch, just industrial complexes climbs on the Wasatch Front. The and oil refineries, so keep one eye hill is only 1.8 miles, so it’s no Alp glued to the road ahead and one de Huez, but its 12-percent grade eye covering your butt to the rear. is nothing to scoff at. 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APRIL 2008 cycling utah.com 17 left onto Wall Street leads to the Mechanic's Corner inspect the cable housings and brake bike wash, this inspection can be inevitable mayhem of 300 West/US lines. These too should be free from performed in less than an hour. In 89. Battle traffic for 1.5 miles; then both kinks and cracks. It is possible fact, this is similar to the service veer right onto the frontage road at Routine Maintenance that these housings may be worn that team mechanics perform on 1810 North. Dodge potholes and By Tom Jow to have hooks. In some cases they on the exterior from the friction of every bike, every day. Done every dump trucks, merge with US 89 for may look like the dorsal fin of a rubbing somewhere on the frame. couple weeks, or when the bike is so a short spell, and come to the traf- Routine maintenance is an shark. Chainrings that are worn can Replace any housings or brake lines dirty you can’t stand it, this routine fic circle at Eagle Ridge Drive. Up important and unfortunate part of contribute to an occurrence called with significant exterior wear. maintenance will reduce the chance you go! owning and riding a bicycle. Time chain-suck. Also look for bent or Before packing up all the tools, of problems on the road or trail. It You’ll exhaust your gears in spent working on the bike equals broken teeth. remember those dirty suspension will also keep you and your bike short order, and your heat rate will less time spent riding. A well-tuned Prior to installing the wheels is parts? Inspect the fork legs and/ performing tiptop without spending ramp up to the red zone instantly. bike, however, performs better and the time to inspect the brake pads. or rear shock shaft for wear and too much time in the shop. The road curves out of the val- lasts longer. Will you be working Rubber brake pads that are unevenly scratches. When extremely worn, ley and onto the ancient Lake on your own bike this year? Maybe worn (it’ll be obvious) should be these parts will have aluminum color Bonneville shoreline 800 feet above, you take it to the shop for the annual replaced. Also, small stones and showing through. It is important to Tom works at Wild Rose passing ritzy custom homes along spring tune-up. Either way, how bits of aluminum are often embed- keep these parts clean and scratch Sports in Salt Lake City. He has the way. Whether you’re a lithe do you know how much service ded in the brake pad surface. These free to avoid premature. Wipe the done sales, repairs, race team support and bicycle fitting for spinner or a powerhouse diesel, the bike really needs? Performing bits can be easily removed carefully shock and forks clean before every nearly 30 years. you’ll find that the savage grade is regular maintenance on your bike with a sharp pointed tool. Disc brake ride. borderline humorous. The hill slack- keeps you in touch with what needs pads are easily examined by looking That’s all there is to it. Including ens in a half mile, but only briefly, service and when. It also makes it into the brake caliper with a flash- then it pitches up again to a crushing easier to communicate with the techs light. The disc brake pads should Lecture Announcement 12-percent for another half mile. at the shop should you need their be replaced when the pad material, Ouch! assistance. which is bonded to a metal backing High fives when you reach Your bicycle service should plate, is 2mm thick or less. April 24th Eaglewood Golf Course, and relax always begin with washing the bike. When these checks are done, while rolling along Bountiful Nobody likes to work on a dirty restore the chain, wheels and brakes to their functioning position. Spin Boulevard. The Great Salt Lake can bike. First, if it’s a mountain bike, David Blomme, a Senior Industrial Design- the wheels to see if they straight be seen between the custom homes, make a mental note if the suspension fork or rear shock is particularly oily and round. Now inspect the chain er at Trek Bicycle Corp., will be giving an and Ogden’s Ben Lomond pokes its and dirty. Then, degrease the chain, for any twisted or damaged links. exclusive, inside view, on the development head over the shoulder of Bountiful cassette and chainrings. Remove the An easy way to do this is to rotate Peak. Pass the Bountiful Temple and of Trek’s latest tour winning bike, wheels; wash them and the frame the cranks backward slowly while ready the brakes for a sharp drop off the Madone, with soapy dishwater. Rinse every- watching the chain closely. Also the foothills, as Bountiful Boulevard thing with a light spray of the water look over the cassette and chainrings April 24th at 7:30 p.m. bends and becomes 400 North. This hose. for damaged or bent teeth. Keep in Please R.S.V.P. to 801-763-1222 is no place to tuck-and-glide because Now that everything is clean, mind that when replacing any one Light refreshments Served. you’ll have to brake hard for the begin by inspecting the wheels. component of the drivetrain (i.e. stop sign at 1300 East. A quick left Quickly check the tire tread and chain, cassette, chainring) there is a onto Davis Boulevard takes you sidewalls for cuts and other dam- possible incompatibility between the back through an upscale neighbor- age. Also look at the rims for any new and old part. This may cause hood for several miles to 3100 dents or cracks. Next, roll the axles the chain to skip under hard pedal South. Another high-speed descent gently between the fingers. They pressure. takes you to Orchard Drive, which should roll smoothly and quietly. A skipping chain may also be returns you to the traffic circle at Any roughness indicates a need for caused by worn or dirty derailleur Eagleridge Drive. Another lap? adjustment or overhaul. Grasp the cables. Dirty or worn cables do not Finish off the ride by retracing your axle end and attempt to wiggle it allow the derailleur to align properly Located in the Meadows Shopping Center tracks to Liberty Park, exercising sideways. If you feel movement, under the cassette. Cables in good 356 N. Meadow lane extreme caution along Beck Street/ an adjustment may be required. Be condition slide smoothly inside the US 89. aware, however, hubs with cartridge cable housing. They will also be American Fork, UT, 84003 bearings are usually not adjustable. free from kinks and broken strands. 801.763.1222 When worn out, cartridge bearings Remember to check the cable head Excerpted from Bicycling Salt require replacement. inside the brake or shifter lever. 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PROFILE Jonathan Kolon: Dentist and Bike Shop Owner Storms Park City Armed With a Truing stand, a Dental Chair, and Uncontainable Zeal
Story and Photo by Lynn Ware is simply about priorities. Why Utah? Kolon bid farewell Peek During his time at Campus Bike to his world in Ann Arbor in 2002 and Toy between 1993-2001, he and headed west. Upon his depar- “Good morning, Silver Creek earned the spot of service manager ture, his ‘family’ at Campus Bike Dental & Bike Shop,” says Lorin most likely because he likes people, and Toy awarded him the highest of he likes to please, and he likes Tedeschi, answering the phone. To honors — the fabled Campagnolo be more precise, it’s Silver Creek seeing everyone happy on a bike. Dental Office and Dharma Wheels Simple recipe. During dental school wine opener. This ain’t no ordi- Cyclery, owned by the only bike he had very limited time to work at nary corkscrew... it’s the coveted mechanic/ dentist I’ve ever met. the shop, but the storeowner made it Campy as well as his symbol to That’s right, a dental office and bike possible. “All I could manage was stay connected to biking. He did shop all in one. I soon find out that Fridays from 5-7 at the bike shop,” his residency at the University of it’s about passion for what he loves he remembers. They liked him Utah Hospital and started working and not the high Park City rents that enough that they let him stay on. at a dental practice in Park City in During those two hours per make Dr. Jonathon Kolon combine 2002. He began making friends the unlikely double business. week, he did shock service, and that in the cycling community in Park But why? I am curious, so I was it. He realized how difficult it sit down with Kolon over tea one was for the bike shop to keep him City and mountain bike racing in snowy evening and hear about employed at such a limited amount the local Intermountain Cup races. how one guy transforms a wild and of time, but they did it and for that And he kept that Campagnolo bottle wacky thought into reality. he is still grateful. “It’s kind of opener close by his side. Every There’s a bottom line and this a mirror of how life is,” he says. time he would open up a bottle of is it. “I truly love cycling enough You get back what you put in. He wine it “kept the feeling and the to open my own shop and I truly learned about having employees memories going.” He found he from being one. And now he can love helping people enough to longed to use his mechanic skills open my own dental practice,” he give back to the biking world for the again. So he signed on to work at states, meaning it with the deepest opportunity he got at Campus Bike sincerity. When the idea of a bike and Toy. White Pine Touring, in Park City, as He'll fix your teeth and your bike. shop/dental office entered Kolon’s At Dharma Wheels Cyclery, he a bike mechanic between hours as creative horizon, he called buddy employs some of the best mechanics a tooth mechanic. Then he got the Troy Rarick, a visionary in the in Park City who moonlight for him idea. The mother of all ideas. And Goodbye ‘making’ of the Fruita destination after they put in hours at the other that is when he called his buddy bike scene. “If you’re going to local shops. They seem to drink- in Southern Utah and received the do it, DO SOMETHING #$%&in’ in the relaxed atmosphere and the Bonneville Bicycle Touring aforementioned fervent four-word RADICAL!” said Rarick. Well, focus on the bike as a healthy yet advice. ... Club radical it is and maybe that’s just cult-like icon. And they have a great And so was born Dharma Wheels “BBTC” why it works. It felt like it worked time doing it. The Dharma Wheels Cyclery. The name has a good feel the first time I walked into the busi- Cyclery race team is made up of this ness. To walk into a dental office kind of vision. About 30 of them so I ask Kolon about it. “Well, you and be greeted by colorful bike will meet at a local watering hole for see, I lived in this commune while at socks hanging on the wall imme- their team meeting and talk about , Ann Arbor and we fixed bikes in the diately puts me at ease. It doesn’t hmm.... new wheels and racing, and basement....” And so begins another even smell like a dental office. I can pedals and endurance events and captivating bike shop story. Another frames and new trails and...you get even bring in my bike for a shock story that adds color to this would- overhaul before I sit in the dental the idea. Because it is their passion be conventional dentist. Another chair. Then I can take my happy gas and the passion that Kolon envelops i journey into the red rock mural on himself in, with anything he does. story that makes you think this will the wall while Dr. Kolon expertly Kolon is big on tying life togeth- probably just work out brilliantly.
excises my cavity. er with metaphor. He likens going When asked to describe his bike Celebrating our 30 th anniversary, from 1978 to Where did this idea come from? through dental school to owning 2008, BBTC has now become shop, he usually says something like Kolon’s work ethic, his love of the a business to racing a bike, which this: “We have a small town shop in bike, his mechanic skills, and indeed he did as a Category 1 racer while “Bonneville Cycling Club” the county that specializes in frame- his life was shaped by a place called in college. Wait, a minute. Then up bicycle assembly and custom Campus Bike and Toy in Ann Arbor, he reveals to me his ‘super secret wheel-building.” Visit Jonathon at Michigan, where he worked during passion’ which was track racing. Silver Creek Dental Office/Dharma Please visit us at www.bcc.org his eight years as a college student He spent lots of quality time at the and an aspiring dentist. And, well, velodrome in the Pro 1-2 group. Wheels Cyclery (or online at dhar- an aspiring bike shop owner to “What I love about the velodrome,” mawheelscyclery.com) sometime boot. He could have chosen one of he says, “is that for a guy my size when you’re in Park City. He’ll
the other bike shops in this college that normally gets dropped on the be the one in his early 30’s in blue town, but instead liked the concept uphills, I could demonstrate my scrubs and a Moots t-shirt. A pony- of this family run business that sprinting strength.” “Also there’s tail that manages to look respectable, something great about knowing that had been around since 1932 and a huge smile, and is that a chain had been run by four generations. if you lose in this five minute race, smudge on his apron? Dr. Jonathon Notice the theme here? Bike and you can have another chance to win Toy. Bike and Dental. “Everything in the next five minutes.” Racing a Kolon is the one who sneaks in the I know about business, I learned at bike or going through dental school back for a moment to admire the Campus Bike and Toy,” he says. He is a display of how life is, he claims. shipment of titanium frames he just applies it in both his dental practice “It’s you against everyone, there are got in from Moots. and his bike shop. Kolon’s friendly a lot of talented people going for the disposition and excitement about same thing you want,” he says. You Lynn Ware Peek is a Park City what he does is infectious. I almost make good choices and bad choices cycling enthusiast and co-owner want to get my old filling replaced. and they all affect the outcome. He of Girlfriends Go Tours. She’s I certainly want to have my bottom hopes he learned from those lessons bracket replaced. to guide him through this journey he not so enthusiastic about getting Dentistry and biking have been has taken in Park City. “Bike shop her teeth drilled. connected in the web of Kolon’s life mentality has provided a lot for me, for a long time. The story of why he and I want to give back.” chose dentistry came back around, The thing that I like about somewhat believably...to biking. Kolon’s demeanor is his intense Kolon was trying to decide between focus on what he wants out of life medical school and dental school. and his businesses, and yet the laid Support Your He laughs as he reminisces, “The back approach he takes to all of it. University of Michigan not only He tells me bike shop stories for had a great dental school, but it was two hours non-stop with so much Local Bike right in the middle of town and had enthusiasm my head is spinning and covered bike parking.” That’s right. yet by the end, I’m convinced that Shop! He could ride his bike everywhere merging a bike shop together with a and have it protected from the ele- dental office is the most natural and ments. Sometimes decision-making logical thing in the world. APRIL 2008 cycling utah.com 19 commuter of the Month states that “You are required to have history! a white headlight, red taillight or reflector, and side reflectors, all visi- S.M.: If that Rockhopper could Scott Martin — Bike Commuting with a Growing Family ble for at least 500 feet any time you talk! It is a rusty, 1988 “beast” that ride earlier than a half hour before I have permanently borrowed from By Lou Melini downtown, any tips for others? driver who hasn’t ridden a bike sunrise, later than a half hour after my friend and roommate in D.C. It since grade school. Bottom line: sunset, or whenever it is otherwise was ridden heavily in D.C. by him, This Month’s Commuter Profile S.M.: Stay alert; drivers some- Cyclists should adhere to the rules difficult to make out vehicles 1000 and I rode it for months in Europe, is Scott Martin, an Attorney with times get more aggressive due to better and drivers should take a deep feet away.” From a lawyer perspec- sometimes when we were, shall I Snow, Christensen & Martineau. the unsynchronized lights, lots of breath and realize bikes are part of tive, what are the legal ramifications say, out on the town. It’s been hit a He has commuted from his home unexpected right turns sans blinkers. the driving landscape. if a rider is hit by a vehicle at night few times by cars and a bus. It still in Holladay to downtown Salt Lake Avoid the construction blocks and I but is not using lights? runs as my all weather commuter City since early in 2006. He is also avoid the streets with Trax, both of C.U.: Perhaps a difficult question and errand bike. a road racer. which compromise space for bikes. or one without a good answer- Does S.M.: Utah is a “comparative fault” Secondly, enjoy it! South Temple the government have a duty to pro- state, which means a jury weighs C.U.: Anything else you wish to Cycling Utah: Scott, congratula- is an amazing street with great vide a safe means of transportation the cyclist’s fault against that of add? tions on the new twins. They will be architecture and historic homes and for bicyclists given that bicycles are the driver. Not having a light on- 9 months old at the time of publish- buildings. I try to use it as my east- defined as a legal vehicle? especially in derogation of the S.M.: Bike commuting’s time has ing of this column. Three children west route just to watch the build- statute would likely be a hurdle for come. The reality is I can now get impacts time management at home I ings go by. It is a nice way to get to S.M.: I am not sure about a “duty” the cyclist and likely reduce a mon- around faster in SLC on bike rather assume. How do the children affect the east bench I the afternoon, which per se, but for sure an obligation etary judgment, depending on the than a car. More people should your bike commute? is how I usually go home, a watch to its citizenry/taxpayers. More all-important facts of course-the jury know this. the sun set out west. importantly, elected officials should box being one. The critical point Scott Martin: That’s true. I have be tuned into the needs of their here is that we want commuters to If you have a suggestion for a not been able to commute this C.U.: There are political issues constituents and provide for them. get home safely and never ever have commuter profile, have a com- winter. The twins have made the regarding “bicyclists not obeying Cyclists come from all walks of life- to be in a hospital bed or on the wit- muter question you wish me to morning departure more hectic. On the law”. As you ride downtown, rich, poor, race, repubs, dems, LDS ness stand. Having blinking lights address, or other comments, the other hand, the skiing has been is this a generally true perception? or not- they all need safety improve- ($10 at your favorite bike shop) is please send them to lou@ too good so have been doing some How bad is the problem? What is ments. I would love for Ralph the first and best step toward being cyclingutah.com. short lunchtime ski tours. I started the political fallout for this problem? Becker and Peter Carroon (Mayors seen by motorists. commuting to work again the 1st of Is using “bicyclists not obeying the of SLCity and SLCounty) to estab- March. law” a distraction or excuse for not lish 2 or 3 north/south and east/west C.U.: I understand one of your bikes building more bicycle specific infra- corridors for bike commuting that that you commute on has quite the C.U.: So can I presume that you structure? go the whole length and width of the were a more dedicated bike com- SL Valley. Currently bike routes are muter before kids? S.M.: The “not obeying the law” too hit and miss and dead-end when argument is true in some respects you hit certain streets/mileposts/ S.M.: Actually, the bike commute but mostly I think it is a mispercep- municipal boundaries. For instance, has come about as a result of my tion on the part of motorists who make 5th East a clean and easy bike first child. I like to be home with watch cyclists apply the rules of the route from Draper to the Avenues. them as much as I can. Getting a road in a different medium. Clearly Tons of people would use it and bike workout done to and from work bikes and cars are two very different motorists would know that what makes this possible. Commuting has modes of transport. It seems that if is on 5th east and would hopefully actually given me more time during the motorist could appreciate how behave accordingly. I think the bike my day as it takes 45-60 minutes to vulnerable the cyclist is and the lanes on 7th east are a waste. Let drive and it is replaced with about cyclist appreciate how a driver inter- 7th east go back to being 4 lanes 1 hour of riding, maybe 1.5 hours acts with the cyclist, maybe things each way. The road is just too busy if I stretch my ride up City Creek would be a bit better. Still there is and too fast to introduce a dedicated or Emigration Canyon. I also arrive some very unnecessary angst out bike lane. No one uses it! Put all of at home or work usually in a better there on the road. I think the situ- the cars you can on 7th east and put mood. ation would be better if there were the bikes on 5th and 9th east. more and better bike lanes and more C.U.: What are some of the chal- cyclists using them so we are not C.U.: I still see a lot of night rid- lenges when one has a family? Do such an anomaly to your everyday ing without lights. Utah State law you find yourself thinking about safety issues more now that you Quick Shot by Chad Nikolz have a larger family?
S.M.: My wife also works so there is some juggling that goes on during the week. Time is the biggest chal- lenge, as there never seems to be enough of it. Getting a ride in before and after work really helps out- especially when the days are shorter in the Spring and Fall. I would not be able to get out for a ride after the family has gone to bed and my tol- erance for a trainer has diminished over the years. I tend to need the outside. I am a safe rider, however I am more of a safety junkie now. I try to be in tune with the car traffic and make sure I anticipate possible “dif- ficult situations”. I have two blink- ing lights (front and rear) even for daylight riding.
C.U.: With children, there are many more places to explore on a bike. Do you ride with them?
S.M.: I have a Chariot 2-child Official Photographers | zazoosh.com capacity trailer hooked up and a child seat on the rear rack along Your Cycling Utah photos are available at: with panniers. I can transport all 3 kids with swimsuits, towels and www.zazoosh.com lunch. Great for noodling around • Utah Cyclocross Series Races 1, 8, and 10 Holladay and beyond with the brood • RMR Criterium 3-15-08 •Desert Rampage ICS 2008 on board. Lots of colors, lights, reflectors and flags to make sure the Plus many other Utah events world sees us out there. • Lotoja • Intermountain Cup • Utah DH • Bicycle Hill Climbs • E100
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Book Review HEALTH Pedal Power Discusses the An Overview of Common Mountain Bike Injuries By Erik Moen PT, CSCS hospital stay for clinical observation. study that all “scrotal and testicular Head injuries that resulted in brain injuries were managed conservative- Politics of Cycling Mountain biking has gone bleeds or contusions were recorded. ly”, nothing requiring surgery. through its “honeymoon-phase” in It should be noted that these many Review By Lou Melini popularity. It still remains a very head injuries occurred even with a What can you learn from studying popular sport. In fact the portion fairly high percentage of helmet use. injury patterns? J. Harry Wray Ph. D. is a Professor of Political Science at DePaul of mountain biking that seems to Injuries sustained from mountain University in Chicago. He is also a bike enthusiast. He therefore teaches be growing the most is free ride Spine (12%) biking are different than that of road a course in which his students bike through every part of the city of and downhill. There are health It is interesting to see that 36 biking. Differences in terrain, sur- Chicago to show them how politics, economics, and the environment risks associated with any sport. of the recorded 63 spine injuries rounding environment and chosen combine to affect culture and be affected by it. In Pedal Power, Dr. Wray Mountain biking has a unique set occurred in the last three years of style of riding (jumps/tricks vs. expands the local course he teaches into a national and some international of emerging risks. Who better the study (1999-2002). Spine injury road) help differentiate these injury discourse on the politics, economics and the environment of cycling. to have a good understanding of occurrence is rank ordered; cervical, populations. The most serious This book is a rather in-depth somewhat academic analysis of how mountain biking risks than some- thoracic and lumbar. Spinal cord mountain bike injuries are reported one from the Vancouver BC area trauma occurred in 24% of the total cultures work within the political systems with regards to transportation to include a rapid deceleration (e.g. hospital system? A recent paper1 spine injuries. Injuries resulting in choices. In other words, why do we drive a car vs. ride a bicycle? The hit a rock) and being thrown for- in the Journal of Trauma evaluated paralysis did occur; four paraplegic ward off the bike. A majority of book’s copyright date indicates that the book is up to date. The references a ten-year period of mountain bike and eight quadriplegic. Nearly half are adequate, though I expected more from a professor of political sci- these injuries occurred with planned trauma in the greater Vancouver BC of recorded spine injuries required activities, such as jumps, tricks and ence. area that included the Northshore some sort of surgical intervention. After reading the Introduction and Chapter One, I realized this is not maneuvering over obstacles. and Whistler-Blackcomb mountain The classification of mountain going to be an easy book to read. I was introduced to the term “subjectiv- bike areas. This ten-year study puts Chest (10.3%) ity of perception” and I was reminded that the “substance of politics is the bike injury risk should be used to historical perspective on traumatic Trauma to the chest wall was make better activity judgments. allocation of values.” Professor Wray got me hooked with the bike riding mountain bike injuries and helps the most common chest injury. Understanding risk of activity par- around Chicago, but then I had to do some serious work and reading. This provide some insight in the preven- Collapsed lung and then bleeding ticipation and incorporating good reminded of a course I took in college in 1972 entitled, Caricature, Satire tion of injury. into the lung were secondary diag- techniques and habits will lessen and Farce, in which I got to watch some Marx Brothers movies. The real- noses. None of the thoracic injuries your exposure to injury. Obvious Who is riding mountain bikes? required operations but twenty per- ity of the course hit me when the professor actually expected me to ana- healthy habits should include proper This study looked at Emergency cent of chest injuries required the lyze the films in the context of serious academic discipline. use of a bicycle helmet, appropriate Room (ER) data from the three use of a chest tube for either lung Fortunately, Chapter 2 reverted to easier and more pleasurable use of body armor for downhill/free- major trauma centers in the greater drainage or re-inflation. reading with a historical and political account of why Holland is bike-hap- ride mountain biking and the utiliza- py. Obviously, some of the transportation choices are due to the flatness Vancouver BC area. Study inclusion criteria included riders who came to Facial (10.2%) tion of mountain biking lessons for of the country, but most of the reasons are related to the attitudes of the skill acquisition. citizenry for their transportation choices. Even immigration policies may the ER within seven days of injury, Lacerations (cuts) and abrasions admission to the hospital for 3 or be related to biking as those that are openly welcomed are from countries were the most common facial inju- more days, had a recorded score of Go ride your mountain bike! that also value the bicycle as a means of transport. Just to be sure that ries. Twenty-eight percent of facial injury severity, and/or died in the injuries were fracture/dislocations. there is an academic aspect of the chapter Dr. Wray includes references to hospital. Mountain bike injuries Calvinism in his discussion of why the Dutch choose bicycles as a trans- The most common area of fracture Reference: were defined as injuries sustained was of the maxilla (upper part of the portation choice. 1. Mountain Biking Injuries while using mountain bike trails or jaw region). Throughout the rest of the book Wray weaves culture, politics, history, commercial mountain bike parks Requiring Trauma Center Admission: A 10-year Regional individualism, materialism and economics in a manner that will retain in the Greater Vancouver BC area. Abdominal (5.4%) Trauma System Experience. your interest, teach you why the bike is where it is in the hierarchy of Bicycle injuries that occurred on the Solid organs were more com- transportation choices, and will solidify why you choose to ride bikes. road or areas other than dirt were monly injured than that of the Peter T. W. Kim, MD, Dalbhir You will meet and get to know many personalities from local activists in excluded from the study. The study digestive system (stomach/intes- Jangra, MD, Alec H. Ritchie, MD, the Chicago Bike Federation to Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and James included patients from ages 2 to 70 tines). Injuries to solid organs were CCFP(EM), Mary Ellen Lower, Oberstar, who both sit on national transportation committees. years old. The 2 year old was a pas- distributed as follows; spleen (49%), BFPA, Sharon Kasic, CCHRA(C), One of my favorite chapters, Pushing the Envelope, you will learn senger. The youngest rider injured liver (15%), adrenal gland (8%), and D. Ross Brown, MD, FRCSC, about Critical Mass, and the SHIFTS, a Portland group who help people was a 5 year old. The most com- pancreas (5%). Injuries to the diges- FACS, Greg A. Baldwin, MD, move including their couches. The name Critical Mass, according to Dr. mon injured age group were males tive elements consisted of 23% of all FRCPC, and Richard K. Simons, Wray, has its origins in physics, but is applied to the flow of bicycles in ages 21-30. We probably did not abdominal injuries. MB, BChir, FRCSC, FACS traffic. This section on Critical Mass will be of particular interest to local need a study to prove that statistic. J Trauma. 2006;60:312–318. CM riders where CM is metaphorically compared to civil rights strug- Study data demonstrated a threefold Genitourinary (2.2%) gles. Interestingly, Critical Mass failed in Amsterdam. “Since so many increase in injuries over the ten-year The kidneys (80%) win the Erik Moen PT, CSCS owns period. Data also demonstrated an Amsterdamers ride every day, a event celebrating riding was not seen as popularity contest with injuries to Corpore Sano LLC. He is a exponential rise in injuries classi- serving any particular purpose”. The city of Chicago is featured in this the genitourinary system. The other physical therapist who specializ- fied as severe. The study suggested injury frequencies include ureter es in bicycling biomechanics and chapter, as it seems to have a varied counter-culture within the culture of that most mountain bikers were bicycling. You will learn about the Rats, who are an interesting group but (8%), scrotum (8%), and testicles bicycle-related injury treatment. injured during planned events, such (4%). It should be noted from the www.bikept.com. too much of a sub-culture for me to describe in the space of this review. as jumps or trick riding. Helmet Also you will be introduced to the ChiTown cruisers, a predominately use data was available for forty-one Puerto Rican group on their vintage Schwinns. percent of the studied patients. Of Dr. Wray finishes his book with a chapter on Global Warming. This those patients, 85% of these injured chapter is a chapter that didn’t fit into the book. Yes global warming is mountain bikers were using a helmet important, and it is a political issue, and yes bicycling does reduce global at time of injury. The use of other warming a lot. However marketing bike riding as “the right thing to do” safety equipment, such as body has been as successful as the Edsel was to Ford motor company in the armor was also noted. ‘50’s. Certainly riding a bike to work is the socially “right thing to do” but it hasn’t translated into more bike commuters reducing air pollution and Types of Injuries global warming. Automobile marketing has done a much better job at con- The following rank-order injury vincing the American people that driving, to quote Vice-President Cheney, types were observed in this popula- is sacred. Dr. Wray would have better served the book with a discourse on tion of injured mountain bikers. the politics of financing transportation choices, do more comparisons with The population consisted of 399 Europe or perhaps detail the lobbying efforts in Congress by the League ER admissions/patient who had a of American Bicyclists. recorded 1092 injuries. Mountain bikers made up 05-3.3% of all ER This is certainly a worthwhile book to read. It is not a book to pick admissions in these three hospitals. up for a quick weekend read, as you will need time to digest the numerous though provoking passages. It does have an academic twist, but the great Orthopedic (46.5%) majority of the book is entertaining, easily understood and informative. The majority of the orthopedic injuries were fracture/dislocations Note: And for the Utah connection, Grant Aagard, owner of (68%). Of these injuries the most Tailwinds Bicycle Tours is one of about 50 people in a group photo common bones to break were the on the cover of the book. tibia (shin) and the radius (arm). Fractures of the upper extrem- PEDAL POWER: The Quiet Rise of the Bicycle in American Public ity accounted for 25% and lower Life by: J. Harry Wray, 2008 by Paradigm Publishers; Boulder, extremity 29% of all the orthopedic injuries. Other orthopedic injuries Colorado included soft tissue trauma (29%) and nerve/tendon/ligament injuries (3%). Cyclingutah.com for trails,event Head (12.2%) The majority of classified head links, photos, back issues, links, and injuries were loss of consciousness labeled as a concussion and closed more! head injury. Some of these injuries requiring ER admission required a 22 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008
Road Riding two abreast includes not “impeding As for other areas of the can- Ambassador," wave to others to the normal and reasonable flow of yons: constantly be on the lookout acknowledge others who recognize Sharing Our Urban Canyons: traffic.” Dropping back once the for bottlenecks and other hazards, and give you the right-of-way, cyclists sees a motorist could be such as narrow lanes with no shoul- whether they were required to or A Guide to Safe and Courteous taken as violating this rule as the ders, going around turns, hidden not. There is a difference between motorist has likely already slowed rock fall around turns coming down “our right” and “doing what is Riding down. As the driver now has to the canyon, and other incursions by right.” some examples as to why the cyclist accelerate (uphill), it takes them vehicles and pedestrians. Extra cau- By Dan Fazzini Jr. could or should move from that longer to safely pass, and the longer tion is needed when travelling down Utah and Salt Lake County position, and when it is “legal” to they are near or over the centerline, the canyon at higher speeds; at these bicycle related laws can be found at Urban Canyons are a great place ride two abreast. the longer safety is reduced to both higher speeds, it is more reasonable www.safe-route.org/laws to ride. They usually offer great the motorist and cyclist. to ride further to the center of the For information on taking scenery, generally slower motor Riding Two Abreast The number one issue for resi- lane, so that you’ll be seen more as a “Cyclist Education/Vehicular vehicle traffic and are close to the For the purposes of riding in dents in the canyon is “large groups” a vehicle by cross traffic and have Cycling” course, please visit www. areas which we live. The conve- these canyons, law enforcement is riding together. Even though we all a better view of the roadway and slcbikecollective.org. nience of these canyons also comes currently including the shoulder have the “right” to use the canyon, debris. with some tradeoffs. when determining if riders are riding please be cognizant of the rights In Salt Lake County, we are Dan Fazzini is a longtime bicycle Many hazards and challenges are two abreast if at least one is in the of the other users as well. There working with the County to provide commuter, a League Cycling presented to us when riding these traffic lane. To my knowledge, this is little drafting advantage in rid- more frequent sweepings of the can- Instructor, chair of the Salt canyons. Some have better shoul- has not yet been challenged in court. ing in large packs uphill and it can yons, re-examining the signage for Lake County Bicycle Advisory ders than others, some are narrow, Their opinion is that if it is safe be unsafe at downhill speeds. In both motorists and cyclists, evalu- Committee, founder of Safe- some are wide, some have rock fall for the rider to ride in the shoulder, addition to the fact that large packs ating and repairing the shoulder Route Connection, Inc. and sits and some have intermittent natural then the 2nd rider is unnecessarily have a tendency to ride two or three and other portions of the roadway on various cycling and planning light. “impeding the normal and reason- abreast (see above), they are much used by cyclists, and working with boards. www.slcbac.org, www. Many modes of transportation harder to pass safely on narrow the Sherriff’s office on reasonable able movement of traffic.” For safe-route.org, dan@safe-route. are frequently used in these canyons. canyons such as Emigration Canyon canyon roads due to their extended enforcement issues. The Township In addition to cyclists other users in Salt Lake County, the County length. “We all want the same thing, is also working with the County org include: drivers in motor vehicles, installed a widened shoulder striped for all users to enjoy travelling the and residents to make Emigration runners, equestrians, hikers, motor- on both sides of the shoulder which canyon safely,” notes Joe Smolka, Canyon safer by keeping obstacles cyclists, those just on a scenic drive, could be taken as being part of the Chair, Emigration Township such as garbage cans off the road- Cactus Hugger dogs and the occasional moose. In “roadway.” There are arguments on Council. way. No matter where you live, Festival order for each user group to be safe, both sides of this issue which we communicating with your govern- The Cactus Hugger Cycling we must all respect each other’s could discuss, but that is for another Rider’s Duty to Share the Road ment and local officials mends many Festival is just around the corner right to use the roadway corridor in forum. By being good stewards of the fences, but it all starts and ends with featuring two days of cycling a safe and thoughtful manner. Due to increasing calls to the roadway and avoiding riding in large the cyclist’s behavior on the roads, for the whole family through the Sheriff’s office in Salt Lake regard- packs and two or more abreast when we must each take responsibility for stunning redrock landscape under Shoulder Use ing Emigration Canyon, by both it is not necessary, motorists have our own actions first. the sunny blue sky of Ivins in Many canyons have a useable motorists and cyclists, they are less reason to get impatient. This Here are some general tips to Southern Utah. paved shoulder. The uphill cyclist increasing their enforcement efforts can decrease passing when it is less help keep us all safe in the canyons: For adults and teens 12-years should utilize these as much as pos- and citations in the canyon. The safe to do so, either by crossing the and older the festival offers great sible (provided that the shoulder Canyon Patrol Deputies will gener- double yellow line or passing to Ride Single File road rides such as the Cactus is reasonably free of debris and ally watch to see if you were just closely to the cyclists. Although, When riding up narrow canyons, Hugger Century, Metric Century obstacles such as garbage cans, large passing or having an extended con- an “unsafe” pass by a motor vehicle ride single file as much as possible. and a 42-mile option on Saturday rocks and parked cars). However, a versation while keeping two abreast. isn’t excused by an illegally riding Always be on the lookout for motor- April 26. On Sunday April 27, cyclist should not ride so far to the If you can both safely keep in the cyclist, the cyclist can ease tension ists behind you. Remember you are 2008 there is a 42-mile leisurely right as to be “invisible” to residents shoulder, you can ride two abreast. by making reasonable efforts to traveling much slower in this direc- ride through Zion National Park. pulling out of their driveways or If you do get stopped, be polite! And share the roadway when safe. The tion. Allow faster traffic to pass Two hundred brand new bicy- being hidden around right bends to it does yourself and the rest of us no cyclist has the most at risk as being when it is safe to do so. Avoid rid- cle helmets will be given away to other drivers cutting over the fog good to lie to them about how long the more vulnerable vehicle; this ing in large groups which are harder 200 kids ages 1-12 at the Festival line (white shoulder stripe). you were riding two abreast. includes recognizing when even a to pass, even in single file. on Saturday April 26, 2008. Kids Utah State Code 41-6a-1105 single rider may be delaying a long must be accompanied by a parent requires the cyclists to ride as far to The Major Issues line of motor vehicles due to the Riding Down who is willing to learn how to fit the right as is “practicable,” gives In State law, the right to ride terrain. When riding down a canyon, the helmet correctly to the child's watch your speed, you can be tick- head. Other family events are eted for speeding. Only ride a speed a five-mile family fun ride and that you are comfortable with for a bicycle safety course with ice the given conditions and your riding cream for everyone! ability. If riding less than the speed The Cactus Hugger Cycling of other traffic, you still must “ride Festival is sponsored every year as near as practicable to the right- by the Southwestern Utah Bicycle hand edge of the roadway” as condi- Touring Association, the local tions permit; however, your safety non-profit club to raise funds to comes first. purchase the helmets for kids, Use caution when braking and support club activities, and pro- going around turns; you want to do a mote bicycle safety education and majority of your braking before the advocacy in southern Utah. For turn. Hard braking during a turn can more information, visit www.cac- result in your bike swerving into the tushugger.org. Best Dam Bike oncoming lane. Ride 2008 Use caution around narrow curves, especially where rock fall is SLC Collective News common, Utah law allows cyclists one hundred rides. one destination. to ride towards the center of the lane - Bike Safety Classes when: “a lane that is too narrow Like the changing season the for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective safely side by side within the lane.” and the UoU Bicycle Collective a world free of MS. (Do so sparingly, but your safety satellite are warming up. Get-a- comes first) Grip Bicycle Safety classes have already started. The Community Obey All Signage Bike Shop has had a complete Obey all traffic control devices face lift for efficiency. Plans for (stop lights, stop signs, single file the the Bicycle Film Festival are National signs etc.). under way so save the date, May Multiple Sclerosis 10th at the Depot in Salt Lake Society Be Courteous City. Find out more at www. Best Dam Bike Ride Utah State Remember the roads and trails slcbikecollective.org. Chapter belong to everyone. Be a "Bicycle Start: Cache Valley Fairgrounds, Logan, UT June 28-29 | 150 miles, 2 days | register at bikeMS.org What’s on your mind? Send your feedback and letters to the editor to: [email protected] APRIL 2008 cycling utah.com 23
Website - www.porcupiinecycling.com have Rob Westerman and Ellen Guthrie, legiate NCCA races. People who simply Website - www.urmb.org Club Guide - Continued Type of Cycling - Road & Mountain bik- both national champions, shoring up the wish to support the team are welcome to Type of Cycling - Cross Country from page 5 ing and recreational/casual. mtn bike side. purchase U of U Cycling paraphernalia. Mountain Biking, trail maintenance/ Location - Salt Lake City Location - Holladay, UT building and advocacy. the U.S. Postal Service team, and Levi Club Statement - Porcupine Cycling Club Statement - We at Spin Cycle UtahMountainBiking.com Location - Orem, Utah Leipheimer, now riding for the Astana Club is dedicated to bettering the Racing strongly believe in a team ori- Sponsors - UtahMountainBiking.com, Club Statement - URMB is a club of Team. Currently, the club has members appreciation and enjoyment of cycling ented club that works together, trains Mad Scientist Software, Inc. mountain biking enthusiasts centered who race criteriums, and others who while having fun. Our club consists of together,and wins together. Spin Cycle Contact - Michael Engberson, in Utah County. We are riders, trail concentrate on road races. The purpose cycling and mountain bike enthusiast Racing was put together by a group of 801-653-2689, [email protected] builders, trail advocates and partners of the club is to provide a network for a ranging from highly competitive rac- racers who strive to do their best in both Website - UtahMountainBiking.com with other trail users. We look beyond fairly broad range of racers and riders. ers to those who are simply looking cycling and their everyday lives. We are Type of Cycling - Mtb racing and Mtb the next bend in the trail and the next for riding partners. We also put on the a race centric club that engages in a club/ recreational riding ride to ensure trails for the future. Ogden One Cycling Club Porcupine Big Cottonwood Hill Climb community atmosphere. Location - Lehi and Alpine URMB has adopted in partnership with Sponsors - The Bike Shoppe to raise funds for local cancer research Club Statement - the Pleasant Grove Ranger District of Contact - Manny Cypers (801)603-0887 and victims. We will once again be run- Team In Training UtahMountainBiking.com has a race the United States Forest Service two [email protected] ning the 3rd annual Chalk Creek Road Sponsors - Team In Training National team that competes mainly in the sections of singletrack trails in Utah Website - www.thebikeshoppe.com Race in Coalville UT, which is the State Sponsors: Runner's World, P.F.Chang's, Intermountain Cup Racing Series. The County. They include: Sections of Type of Cycling - Road and Mountain Championships for Masters & Junior Nike, Powerbar, Seagate, American race team won the 2006 Intermountain trails #150(Salamander Flat), #047(Pine for beginners and advanced cyclists who categories. Airlines and a newly added cycle sponsor Cup Race Series team competition, plac- Hollow), and #157(Ridge) in American enjoy racing or just a good ride for exer- of Schwinn! ing 2nd in 2007. We are beginner and Fork Canyon and trail #219 (Bridal Veil cise a couple times a week. Porcupine Pub and Grille / Specialized Contact - Meg King - 801-519-6600 children friendly. Come race with us! Falls to Squaw Peak Road section of Location - So. Ogden Utah Racing [email protected] We also hold group rides for all riding the Bonneville Shoreline Trail located Club Statement - Our mission is to help Sponsors - Porcupine Pub and Grille, Website - www.teamintraining.org abilities that are organized through the in Provo Canyon). URMB is an IMBA all who want to adventure into the Specialized Bicycle Components, Type of Cycling - Road touring - training website's mountain biking discussion affiliated club (since 2004). We follow cycling world an opportunity to ride and SRAM, First Endurance, Back In Motion for Century rides. board. Please visit the forum section to IMBA Rules of the Trail. or race with fellow cycling enthusiasts. Chiropractic, Cobblestone Mortgage, Location - Salt Lake City, Utah get involved. We offer group rides one evening per Easton Mountain Products and the Club Statement - The Leukemia & week on both the road and the mountain. Chasebrook Company. Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® Utah Premier / Ski Utah Cycling Team At each ride there are more experienced Contact - Aaron Jordin, 801.419.2276, (TNT) program began in 1988 and has (formerly Vanguard Cycling Team) riders as well as beginners who would [email protected] grown into the world's largest endurance Sponsors - Ski Utah, Canyon Bicycles like to learn how to ride in a group Website - None training program. TNT offers various (SLC), Reynolds Cycling setting. We also offer racer reimburse- Type of Cycling - Road, mountain bike, endurance-sport programs to help you Contact - Bill Cutting, 801-949-4080, Editor’s Note: If you missed get- ments for the hardcore racer. and cyclocross racing reach your goal. Team In Training's [email protected] ting your club listed, you have a Location - At the mouth of Big cycling program offers the opportunity Website - www.skiutahcycling.com second chance. We will publish P.A.S.S. (Price Area Singletrack Cottonwood! to take on the challenge of 100 miles and Type of Cycling - Primarily road cycling part III of the club guide soon. If Society) Club Statement - The Porcupine / make a difference in the lives of 785,829 and road racing. 50 percent recreational, you would like your club listed (it's Sponsors - BicycleWorks in Price, Utah free), please email dave@cycling- Specialized Racing Team is an affili- Americans living with blood cancers. 50 percent competitive. 78 members for Contact - Fuzzy - 435-637-BIKE - utah.com for details. ate of the Porcupine Cycling Club. The Along with a customized training pro- 2008. [email protected] team focuses on the competitive side of gram and expert coaching, participants Location - Salt Lake City Website - P.A.S.S. link at cycling and competes in men's, women's train with a local group of like-minded Club Statement - Whether you are an FuzzysBicycleWorks.com and junior road, mountain bike and individuals for motivation and inspira- aggressive competitor looking for team- Type of Cycling - MTB riding & Trail cyclocross races on a local, regional and tion. mates and support, a newcomer hop- Building Barnum-Reece - continued even the occasional national level. The ing to try racing for the first time, or a Location - Price, Utah & Carbon County from page 15 team consists of a group of very competi- Team Fast Lane weekender in search of riding partners, Club Statement - PASS was founded tive Cat. 1/2 and masters road cyclists, as Sponsors - SPIN Cycle, West Valley the Ski Utah Cycling Team/Utah Premier in 2002 and their first trail project was well as pro and expert mountain bikers. Auto Plaza, Woolpower, Focus Health & Cycling Club atmosphere will enrich remembered in articles in Tri LUKE'S TRAIL, which has become We also have a presence in Jr. racing, Fitness, Wild Rose, Asmaster your cycling experience. Promoter: a favorite of locals & travelers alike. Hive Magazine, The Utah Daily supporting a select number of racers. As Contact - Scott Kelly, (801) 558-2230, Annual Sanpete Classic Road Race, Salt Weekly "Big Wednesday" group-rides Chronicle and the Deseret News. part of the Porcupine Cycling family we [email protected] Palace Criterium (now affiliated with the and annual events like TrailFest (3rd There were also over 40 posts on are involved with and support fund rais- Website - www.teamfastlane.com Tour of Utah), and the weekly Criterium weekend in April) and the 4th of July www.legacy.com with tributes to ing efforts in the cancer research arena. Type of Cycling - Triathlon, duathlon, at the Driver’s License Division (former- rides & Barbeque are how we introduce We have a fun, tight knit group and are running, road & mountain bike racing, ly known as the DMV Crit.) Co-Sponsor Richard from family members, riders to our ever-growing trail system. supported by an incredible collection of adventure racing (with team member Jeremy Smith) of the friends and athletes. Although PASS is also involved in Trail-Building sponsors. Location - Salt Lake City Triple-Valley Stage Race. Richard will be sorely missed, he Land-Access issues, fighting to educate Club Statement - Team Fast Lane is a will always be remembered in the user-groups and prevent trail & area Rocky Mountain Cycling Club USA Triathlon sanctioned club open Utah Rocky Mountain Bikers (URMB) closures. hearts and minds of endurance Sponsors - Cyclesmith, Scott Machinery, to individuals of ALL ages and ability Sponsors - R&R Environmental athletes whose lives he touched Finns Restaurant, City Pet Club levels. Member benefits include access Inc. Other: Parks Sportsman, Out N Pedro's Salt Lake City throughout the state of Utah and Contact - Nick Ekdahl, 801-243-4263, to year round, weekly, coached training Back, Utahmountainbiking.com Sponsors - Canyon Bicycles, Este [email protected] sessions, support services, equipment Contact - Kerry Smith-801-221-9365; beyond. Pizzeria, & William's Realty Website - www.rmcconline.com and discounts, racing, fellowship, and FUN! [email protected] Contact - Doug Peterson - 801.523.6010 Google Groups at groups.google.com/ Although our primary purpose is as a - [email protected] group/rmcc-cyclesmith?hl=en training program for those interested in Website - www.pedrosSLC.com Type of Cycling - Road, Mtn, Cylocross participating in the sport of triathlon, Come join Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts for Type of Cycling - Mountain (XC & DH) - sometimes competitve, other times not many members also train & compete / Road so much. in other sports like duathlon, road and Location - Salt Lake City, Utah Location - Salt Lake City mountain bike racing, alpine, telemark, FOUR GREAT ROAD RACES IN Club Statement - The Salt Lake City Club Statement - While we are primar- & cross country skiing, long and short Pedro's team began in the summer of ily a road club, we have members riding distance running, climbing, kayaking, 1999 with 7 members who loved the and racing in almost every type of two adventure racing, etc. SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO! sport of cycling. As we enter 2008 our wheel event. MTB, cyclo-cross, tour- roster has grown to over 30 everyday ing, triathalon, etc. We are a pretty laid Team Revolution Peak Fasteners people with professional careers ranging back, fun group and encourage anyone Sponsors - Revolution Mountain Sports, Saturday, April 19 Saturday, May 24 from doctors to general contractors. For who is interested in riding with a group Peak Fasteners, Cannondale, Titus, over a decade our grassroots team has to come on by Cyclesmith and join us for Redwood Road Endodontics, Edgewood Tax Day Circuit Garden Creek Gap maintained a passion for cycling and a our rides. Builders, S-Works Audio Visual, Karma willingness to be positive ambassadors 365, Infinity Insurance, Continental, Race Road Race of our sponsors to the cycling commu- Southwestern Utah Bicycle Touring Fizik, GU, ERGON, Crank Brothers, Awesome 7.3-mile loop A classic, 25-mile, rural nity. Our weekly group rides focus on Association Reynolds, Sigma Sport, Solitude having a good time - rides usually end Sponsors - None Mountain Resort with 750 feet of climbing course with little traffic with a cold adult beverage and some Contact - Lucy Ormond, 435-229-1404 Contact - Bob Saffell, 801-588-9020, per lap in the mountains good laughs. All are welcome to join the [email protected] [email protected] and a spectacular 3-mile group rides which are posted at www. Website - SWUBTA.com and Website - Team revolutionracing.com east of Pocatello. climb through the gap. pedrosSLC.com. Cactushugger.org Type of Cycling - Mountainbike and Type of Cycling - road touring, mountain Cyclocross Neutral water provided! Porcupine Cycling biking Location - Salt Lake Valley, Utah Sponsors - Porcupine Pub & Grille, Location - St. George, Utah Club Statement - THE Dirt team in Utah, The Dodo Restaurant, Miller Paving, Club Statement - Purpose: To provide several team championships since 2004, Pharmanex, Squatters/Wasatch Beers, June 28 – 29 Saturday, July 26 weekly group rides and multi-day tours several individual champions and wins. th Cobblestone Mortgage, Binghams for club members; to promote bicycling Countless hours of trail work, camarade- 10 Annual Cyclery, Backcountry.com, Reynolds as an alternative transportation form; rie and fun. 2007 Intermountaincup Team Allan Butler Contact - Mike to provide bicycle safety education Champions. In 2008 we are getting the Phil Meador Meldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@ and advocacy for the local community. CX trophy back. Memorial Twilight gmail.com Proceeds from the Annual Cactus Hugger Century enable the club to buy 200 new University of Utah Cycling Criterium bicycle helmets to give to kids in the Sponsors - Black Bottoms, Cyclesmith, Join us in memory of community annually. Chamois Butt'r, Tifosi Optics, Raleigh Bicycles, Maxxis, Ritchey Allan for a downtown Spin Cycle Racing Contact - Joel Hsia, 801/809-8634, Sponsors - Spin Cycle, First [email protected] criterium in his hometown West Benefits, Ken Garff West Website - www.utahcycling.org of Idaho Falls! Valley, Podfitness, Workman Floor Type of Cycling - Road + Mountain Coverings, Hoj Engineering, De Rosa Racing, Road + Mountain Recreational, Register at sportsbaseonline.com Bicycles, Zipp Speed Weaponry, Trialtir. Cyclocross Contact - Jeff Mori 801-277-2626 sales@ Location - Salt Lake City, Utah spincycleut.com, Aaron Rennert aaron@ Club Statement - The University of Utah farmhouseholdings.com Cycling team and club is for any student Website - www.spinracingteam.com, with a desire to ride and improve his or 159 W. 500 N. • Provo, UT www.spincycleut.com her skills. Those wishing for an opportu- Type of Cycling - Predominantly road nity to travel and experience competitive (801) 375-5873 • racerscycle.net racing and road touring. However we races are invited to participate in col- Information: www.idahocycling.com 24 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008 cycling utah RACE RESULTS
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and service for visiting pilgrims. where Bernadette saw the Virgin On Holy Ground - It is a humbling sight to watch Mary, and upon which Notre Dame Continued from page 13 these hundreds, if not thousands, of de Lourdes is built. We then stopped people, prayer candles in hand, as on the walk back to our car for a restaurant where we had a delicious they follow behind the statue of the final serving of “frites” (authentic bowl of soup and hot chocolate. Virgin Mary up the long oval path french fries) before embarking on a While the weather was temperate, at this time of year these high eleva- and back to the front doors of the grueling 36-hour return home. We tions are always cool, especially in cathedral where the service is held. I first drove to Toulouse, where we the breezes that are usually blow- am touched by their devotion. They were to catch our flight, checked ing about. And being tired from seem to possess a faith that I long into a hotel upon our arrival at 11:30 climbing, a food and hot beverage for. p.m., and spent the next two hours break in the cafés which one almost The morning of the next day was packing our suitcases and bikes. We always finds at these summits is a a sad day, our last of this marvelous were finally able to sleep a couple welcome respite. trip. Naturally, we saved one of the hours of sleep before being awak- We then returned to the car and best for last, the climb up the west ened at 3:30 a.m. to drive to the air- drove back to the top. As I love side of the Col d’Aubisque. To reach port, return the car, check in, catch descending, and as descents are a the start of this ride, we drove from our flight at 6:30 a.m. and spend the Lourdes, up the Aubisque from the next 20 hours flying back home. necessary evil from Elliot’s perspec- Sculpture at the top of the Col d'Aubisque. It symbolizes the mountain tive, he agreed to drive the car to east, then down the other side to Larens. jersey leading the way at the top with the yellow jersey right on its wheel, Luz St. Sauveur while I rode there Postscript and the green sprinter's jersey a greater distance behind. The climb back up was, as from the top of the Tourmalet. This way our roads, particularly here in Of course, in my case, speaking is a great road for descending and expected, and especially after the Writing an article on one’s expe- the west, do not. Additionally, you I arrived more than five minutes nine previous days of climbing, a riences obviously involves a lot of French is a big help with my inde- regularly pass through small, quaint before Elliot. When he did show up, real chore. Still, I have been amazed recollection and reflection. This pendent travels in France. villages resting in the valleys and on we found a spot to park the car and on these two trips at how, despite article was no exception and as a Fourth, I am a slow climber. the hillsides along the way. Nearly began our ascent to the ski resort of always feeling fatigued before result I want to share some general Always have been. But I find climb- the start of each ride, I am able to observations and comments. all the climbs in the Pyrenees have Luz Ardiden. ing satisfying. It feels good to get quickly slip into a good rhythm First, in trying to describe these signposts every kilometer denoting I have a special affinity for this into a rhythm, be able to hold it for climb. It was in 2003 that Lance for the day’s climbs. Undoubtedly, climbs, it is hard to distinguish the remaining distance to the top, Armstrong, looking extremely vul- with a couple of days off, I would them. They are all beautiful in their the current altitude, and the slope for a long time, and feel the synergy nerable, took a tenuous 17 second probably feel fresher and climber natural mountain settings, and yet the next kilometer. The Alps do not, between the bike and me and our lead over Jan Ulrich onto this slope. a little faster. But time is precious each is unique in its particulars. I though the climb up l’Alpe d’Huez combined ability to ascend steep It was here that his infamous hook- when you have come this far, and can visualize each one. However, does have a sign at the corner of roads. Of course, nothing is more I always want to do as many of the each switchback with the name of ing of a young fan’s swag bag and space, and the challenge of actually exhilarating than flying down such famous climbs as I can. So we take trying to articulate their differences, a winner of the Alpe d’Huez stage. resulting fall precipitated a blister- a road with a smooth, steady and ing attack which saw him blow no breaks. makes an attempt to do so in an Finally, almost every pass has a smart-handling bike beneath me. past Ullrich on his was to the top of This, as are all the climbs, was article such as this unfeasible. This restaurant at or near the top, a nice this climb to win the stage, regain beautiful. As Elliot said, every ten article is probably too long as it is. reward for a strenuous climb. Indeed, descending is one of the pri- his grasp on the Tour, and virtually feet is a photo opportunity. While For a trip of this nature, though, it Third, this represents my pre- mary perks of all those hours spent insure his victory. riding through the town of Eaux is the experience and awareness of ferred method of vacationing. That struggling up steep slopes. And And I was there. Preceding the Bonnes, I managed to miss a turn what is happening around you at is, I like to rent a car, preferably nowhere is descending more fun and ended up taking a side road during the off-season, and go my arrival of the Tour, I had ridden that particular moment, along with than on these French roads. to a dead end. This was actually a the innate beauty of the setting, own way. I have been on organized to within a kilometer of the top Finally, I love the Tour de France before being stopped by the French serendipitous error as I found an that makes each ride memorable tours, and in particular circum- Gendarmerie, i.e. police, because the exquisitely scenic little corner of this and unique. As such, I have tried to stances, that is the way to travel. I and its lore. I relish the stories of road was now closed (even though town containing a beautiful old but avoid too much repetition regarding definitely appreciated them the two famous cyclists who have labored up the race, and the publicity caravan well kept home nestled into the can- the natural splendor, and rather have years my wife and I went to watch these legendary climbs. They have were still a couple of hours away). yon slope and a bright green, moss- focused on the particular circum- the Tour. But having a car and fol- indeed made this ground holy. And covered creek. So the two times I have been back, stances and events to express the lowing your own itinerary gives that, above all, is why I so enjoy After correcting my route, I I have made it a point to do this unique experience each ride brought. you a flexibility to alter and adapt going to France: To ride these great, climb. Besides, it is a tough and continued up to the resort town of Second, I find these French to maximize the enjoyment of your mythical climbs, and thereby pay challenging climb, and the view Gourette, and then the final five mountain roads fun to ride. They are trip. Going in the off-season allevi- from the top of the switchbacks kilometers to the summit. These usually narrow, but almost always ates the fear of full hotels, though it homage to those who have made snaking up the side of this massive are the same slopes that saw Levi well paved and maintained. They does help to arrive before midnight them famous. cirque is incredible. By the time Leipheimer, in this last Tour, seem to wind and undulate in a when they have mostly all closed. Elliot and I made the top, we had battle Cadel Evans and Michael amassed 2257 meters (7405 feet) of Rasmussen to the top, with Evans elevation gain, the most of any one dropping off, and Rasmussen finally day of this trip. putting a few meters between him- It is a winding, twisting 13 kilo- self and Leipheimer to win the stage. meters from Luz St. Sauveur to Luz Of course, it was also right after this Ardiden, and so the descent is fast, stage that Rasmussen’s team pulled technical and exciting. I arrived him and his yellow jersey from the nearly ten minutes ahead of Elliot. Tour. These downhill victories helped As you do these climbs, it is assuage my bruised ego from the incredible to look back down and battering administered by Elliot on often see your starting point way the way up. After his arrival, we below in the distance. I am always decided to ride up the road about a amazed at how high my bike and I kilometer to the Pont Napoléon, a can climb. Our bodies and their syn- beautiful bridge crossing the gorge ergy with the bicycle are a wonder and the canyon creek far below. indeed. As Elliot started out, he fell, while After another exhilarating shifting gears, right in front of a car descent, we cruised from Larens approaching from behind. His fourth to Bielle, where we turned left to and final fall of this trip, he was head up our final slope of this trip, unhurt except for a slightly bruised the Col de Marie-Blanque. The first and somewhat embarrassed ego. part of this climb was quite steep. That night, we walked to Notre I knew the total elevation gain on Dame de Lourdes and watched, from this col, and quickly realized we a vantage point atop the front of the were gaining most of it in these first cathedral, the nightly procession of few kilometers. Sure enough, I soon came over a rise and onto a plateau that extended for several kilome- ters before the final two kilometers rose up to the top of the climb. It was now late afternoon. We rested briefly, surveying what was appar- Cyclingutah.com ently a film crew at work, and then turned and headed back down. The for trails,event temperature was comfortable and links, photos, back the air fresh, and while riding back to Larens, we watched the sunshine issues, links, and disappearing up the slopes of the Pic de Ger, a huge, barren and beautiful more! mountain peak towering over the Col d’Aubisque, as the sun set on this day and our exciting trip. We made the drive back to Lourdes to visit the actual grotto 26 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008
to drop into Layton and stay in a where we began another ascent up Mountain Biking motel there, some good friends who to the two Snowbasin access roads lived in Summit Park, and another on nice double and singletrack. Trans-Wasatch Traverse an Epic Ride set of friends who had a house at We gained another 1500 or so feet Alta to use as our overnights. This knowing that we would lose it all minimized the amount of gear we and more on pavement, something had to bring with us, but also not that most mountain bikers hate, busy summer schedule and the blis- only committed us to making the but for the good of our “cause” we tering heat putting a bit of a crimp distances each day but also shaving accepted it and coasted down to in our abilities to get out for some a day off of the Bike Mag’s crew. Mountain Green and I-84. good adventures, the concept of not However, although the distances It is here that the Trans-Wasatch only going on a bit of an epic but were relatively far for a day of Traverse makes a bit of a painful doing so by never being more than mountain biking with some decent detour. While the slope of the hills 50 miles from home and not dealing hike-a-bikes, we were confident that heading south from the freeway with holiday traffic was very appeal- a summer’s worth of decent riding look ripe for some nice trails, and ing. Turning up the heat on possible and good (albeit hot) weather would there is a double track that rides new adventures that exist locally is enable a successful 4 day traverse. the crest from Francis Peak to the – with gas at $3 a gallon and ever- The ride starts off with a bang Weber River Overlook, there is not present guilt over too much driving with the hour and a half, 3000 foot (that we could see on either maps anyway - very appealing. So with climb up the north side of Ben or Google Earth) a viable way to a little help from Gregg Bromka’s Lomond. An alternate start (and pos- climb up to the ridge. The Wasatch book (Mountain Biking Utah’s sibly more of a “true” traverse could 100 climbs the Great Western trail Wasatch Front), the Wasatch100. be going up the north side of the out of Kaysville but conversations com (ultramarathon) website, and Skyline trail from Mantua to Willard with bike-savvy runners who have a bit of scouting, we realized that peak and traversing the ridge, but done the race assured me that the we could put together a ride of epic for a variety of reasons (not the 600+ foot/mile trail was not only too proportions that not only pushed 200 least of which is the very aesthetic steep but also too loose and rocky to miles but – most importantly – was singletrack climb) we elected climb- ride. So we were forced into riding about 70% singletrack across the ing Ben Lomond. Lynn Ware Peek the glass-filled shoulder of 84 to the virtual top of the Wasatch. (a frequent Cycling Utah contribu- mouth of the canyon (with a slight Like a lot of adventures, I tor) joined us for day one and was detour around the Scrambled Egg thought that I was the originator thrilled for the opportunity to ride Bend section of the Weber river, of the great idea to ride the true the Ben Lomond/Lewis combo, which avoids a virtually-shoulder- “crest” of the Wasatch from Ben which she hadn’t done before. less section of the freeway) and Lomond to Timpanogos, but most On our way down the epic south then traversing the valley to the certainly plenty of other people ridge of Ben Lomond we almost Farmington Canyon climb. have considered it. Then, out of the piled into local SLC hardman Steve At the end of a long day of blue, well-known local photographer “Zeus” Cook, who was practicing glorious singletrack the last thing Scott Markewitz invited me on a frying his brain near the top of the we felt like doing was stumbling Bike Magazine trip of the same last searingly hot climb from North around the suburban hell of Layton July. Due to scheduling conflicts I Ogden Divide. However, I think that trying to find a motel amongst the couldn’t join, but Scott and his crew as we left him Steve felt he was still chain restaurants as the sun was did it in 5 days with a pretty heavy in better shape than us, because he setting.. When we finally found a focus on getting his trademark stel- had just come down the notorious Comfort Inn within a stone’s throw lar photos (with Scott lugging a lot Lynn Ware Peek on the Ben Lomond Traverse north side of Lewis Peak, which is of I-15 and the Layton Hills Mall of heavy camera equipment). We a great descent going northbound our surprise at $80 for a room was Story and Photos by Tom American Fork, and Timpanogos. didn’t get the details, but we got the but a long mandatory hike-a-bike tempered by the knowledge that if Diegel However, it’s not often that there’s word that it was awesome, so we nearly 2000 feet back up towards they’d said it was $200 we’d have talk of linking them all up in one decided to follow suit. the top of Lewis when headed south. taken it at that point. When we Everyone knows that our beloved Grand Traverse. However, with a Scott’s crew had enlisted a van Fortunately, the northerly aspect of inquired if there were any locally- Wasatch range is veritably polluted bit of scouting, some creativity, and and a driver and camped along the this section protected us somewhat owned restaurants nearby or even with great singletrack, and there are some well-positioned and hospitable way, but since we couldn’t find from the unseasonably-hot tempera- anything with any soul the perky a myriad of awesome destination friends, a Trans-Wasatch traverse anyone willing to sacrifice their tures, and when we remounted for receptionist said “The Training riding areas: Ben Lomond, Lewis could someday be destined as a Labor Day weekend driving around a traverse over to the beginning of Table is right there!” We accepted Peak, Mormon Trail, Park City, classic. for us, we decided to go light and the Best Descent In the World (the our fate, and after showering we With Labor Day looming and a take advantage of the necessity south side of Lewis) we weren’t too ate a marginal but filling meal blown. (clearly very “filling”, by the looks At Pineview Reservoir we reluc- of our fellow rotund diners) that tantly bid adieu to Lynn, who had was within terrifying (due to traffic) graciously offered to ride back to walking distance from the hotel. In North Fork and then drive our car retrospect, a quick side outing from home, while we headed across the a northern-bound road trip to scout dam and into Wheeler Canyon, the Layton/Kaysville/Fruit Heights APRIL 2008 cycling utah.com 27
hike-a-biking, but relative to the pre- Book review vious-day’s antics it seemed trivial. We bounced down Grizzly Gulch to Alta, and were again welcomed with Terrific Book Recounts Origins of open arms into our friends’ home, and this time we not only had more time to socialize but were a bit more Six-Day Track Racing coherent after a far-easier day. the Salt Palace track and went on to Our last day started with a nice become one of the sports most influ- cruise up into Albion Basin and then ential promoters. Other names that a short stout climb to Catherine’s factor prominently in the book can Pass. A short sandy hike brought us be looked upon as the grandfathers to the glorious view of the entire of American racing, Fred Kramer, central Wasatch and the Timpanogos Jack Simes Sr. and Jr., Major Taylor, massif, and we began the relatively Bobby and Jimmy Walthour, racers treacherous descent into Dry Creek; who were being paid up to $20,000 the uppermost drainage of the per year at a time when baseball American/Tibble Fork Drainages. players were paid hundreds and As we picked our way down the original NFL franchises were offered steep, loose, and rocky descent I for $100. There were bad times, too, once again marveled at the Wasatch and the book covers the dark period 100 runners who – in a week’s time in the middle of the century, and Ashley Patterson on top of the world above Bountiful. – would be negotiating this not only then the rebound, mostly in Europe at mile 75 or so, but also most of as top road racers used the six-days area for possible better places to stay down the Mormon Trail and the them would be in the dark. Quite for winter training. Some American would have been a good idea. subsequent spin up East Canyon to impressive. An inauspicious left turn racers also competed, culminated However, the distance from Jeremy Ranch. Again, this section By Greg Overton back onto the Great Western brought by Olympic and World Champion Layton to Kaysville did give us a is a possible compromise of a true Peter Joffrey Nye, along with us to the last notable hike-a-bike of Marty Nothstein teaming with Ryan nice warmup the next morning for “traverse” given the opportunity to Jeff Groman and Mark Tyson, has our journey of about 15 minutes to Simes Oelkers winning the 2002 the initial climb of what we knew ride the fun – but challenging and presented a wonderful book for the the top of Ant Knoll, where amaz- six-day World Championship in would be a long day. Farmington time consuming – continuation of coffee table or library of any cycling ing cruising would lead us to Pole Moscow. Canyon to Bountiful Peak is just a the Great Western Trail along the enthusiast, and a must for any track Line Pass and beyond on the 157 The 8 ½” x 11” format offers couple hundred feet shy of a con- ridge above Little Dell towards racing or cycling history fan. The trail (which has definitely been ham- large photographs and illustrations tinuous 5000 foot climb, and that’s Parley’s Summit, but after 10 hours Six-Day Bicycle Races, America’s mered lately by motos). worthy of a coffee table flip-through to the beginning of the difficult in the saddle we had no problem Jazz Age Sport, is a hardcover book Once on the 157 it’s possible just for the visual, but the text will section. We knew that it takes some with our decision, and given the containing 300 photographs and to have multiple excellent finishes undoubtedly draw your interest as of the fastest Wasatch 100 runners fatigue we felt in climbing past the illustrations within its 224 pages, to a trans-Wasatch. Our original it’s placed in and out of the illus- around 5 hours to go from the top Jeremy ranch golf course and from and intersperses the visual with intent had been to drop down to trations and photos of the riders, of Farmington Canyon to the Brink, Jeremy to Summit Park we were wonderful text and captions that Timpanooke and do the awesome event posters, tickets and newspaper and based on Bromka’s description pretty much done for the day. We give the reader a sense of what the Timp Traverse, finishing with a final accounts. The book is a winning ful- of this section of the Great Western stumbled into our friends’ house just sport was like, especially in the early gut-busting climb up to Bald Knoll fillment of a daunting task of gather- as being for the masochists who love as their birthday party for their two 20th century, when six-day rac- and a finger/forearm-crimping 3500 ing historical data and organizing it taking their bikes for long walks, year old was getting into swing, but ers were the highest paid and most foot technical singletrack descent to give an interesting and fun retro- we knew that we would probably with a shower and copious birthday famous athletes in sport in the USA. to the Provo river, but we ran out spective of this once mighty sport. be slower than unencumbered run- barbeques and cake we were reju- Nye recounts the sport’s travel- of time and instead dropped down It’s a $39.99 investment that will ners. Sure enough, this section of venated enough to last until we col- ing spectacle as it covered the U.S., the equally hoot-raising Tibble Fork have you returning again and again, the Great Western traversing the lapsed into bed. including Salt lake City’s Salt Palace singletrack and then cruised down a wonderful accomplishment that is little-traveled Sessions Mountains The next day was a welcome track, where John Chapman and American Fork Canyon where we recommended to more than just the lived up to its reputation as a gruel- change (after our previous day’s Iver Lawson set the 5-mile tandem met the Canyon Shuttles driver hardcore cycling aficionado. ing, time-consuming and draining hikefest) to flying along familiar record in 1901, at more than 30mph. (who brought us back up to SLC for Published by Cycle Publishing, endeavor. There were some fun buffed singletrack. Joined by two Chapman later returned to manage rideable sections for sure in this sur- of our gracious hosts, we ground $100). 2006. prisingly remote section (surprising up through the maze of Pinebrook There are multiple ways to do since we were actually only a few and then tore across on the mid- this ride, and any/all of them work, miles from downtown Bountiful and mountain trail to PCMR, where we but having the support of strategical- SLC at the head of the canyons of climbed easily up to Scott’s pass and ly-placed good friends helps a lot. Mueller Park and City Creek) but raced down Guardsman to Brighton. It’s tempting to say it’s “destined much of it was slow and hot hiking, A quick refuel at the store was nec- to be a classic”, but the difficulty even after we reached the infamous essary before making our way slow- and logistical challenges will prob- Brink section. ly up the Millicent side to the Twin ably keep it off the IMBA-epic list, When we finally reached Big Lakes dam, where we caught a hik- which is probably just as well. In Mountain, we were ready for the ing trail up to the traverse to Twin any case, it’s a grand and unique well known and super fun descent Lakes Pass. This involved a bit of adventure that looms literally right in our backyard.
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