VOLUME 14 NUMBER 1 FREE MARCH 2006 cycling utah

UTAH AND IDAHO 2006 EVENT CALENDARS

•Calendar of Events - p. 14 •DeSeelhorst Convicted - p. 3 •Climbing the Alps - p. 2 •Cyclocross - p. 10 •Stucki Spring - Trail of the Month - p. 4 Dirt •The $7000 Derailleur - p. 5 Pavement •Frozen Hog and Frozen in Time - p. 11 •Results - p. 18 Advocacy • Commuter Column - p. 12 Racing •True Fans Review - p. 12 Touring •Utah Bike Industry - p. 20 •Cycling for Women - p. 6 MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com MARCH 2006

Speaking of Spokes dles the summit of almost every well-known col. There is almost no better reward for all that climb- ing than a tasty French lunch, fol- Nine Days of Hell and Heaven lowed by a thrilling descent back down the mountain. began to rain. From there, it was For this cold, wet day, a Swiss a slight descent for a few kilome- cycling tourist recommended the ters before the final kilometers to stew. While thus warming, drying P.O. Box 57980 the top of the Aubisque. We were and replenishing ourselves, I told Murray, UT 84157-0980 in the high Pyrenees, with cattle Rick I had been a little worried www.cyclingutah.com and horses free ranging around with all the thunder and lightning You can reach us by phone: us on the verdant, wet and cloud striking and crashing around us. (801) 268-2652 enshrouded mountainsides. The “So was I”, he said, ”But then Our Fax number: road wound along the steep moun- I figured that if I was struck by (801) 263-1010 tainside, and tunneled through two lightning, at least I wouldn’t know descending ridge lines.. With rain it!” Small comfort. Dave Iltis, Editor & pouring on us, we stopped briefly We were not the only cyclists Advertising in the second tunnel, hoping to out to do the climbs. A commer- [email protected] wait out the heaviest part of the cial tour group was also arriving at storm. After about ten minutes, the top about the same time. They David R. Ward, Publisher and with no sign of easing up, we had the advantage of a sag vehicle [email protected] decided to just head off into the with their bags and dry clothes. rain. It poured all the way to the As we ate, I glanced across the Contributors: Greg Overton, top of the Aubisque, with light- informal dining room, and saw Neal Skorpen, Gregg Bromka, ning flashing and thunder boom- a man, naked, in the process of Ben Simonson, Michael ing around us. When cresting the changing clothes. A few minutes Gonzales, Lou Melini, Joaquim top, I discovered a summit café, later, another man stood right in Hailer, Ted Wilson, Ken Johnson, “Chez Raymond”, a welcome the middle of the dining room and Aaric Bryan, Jill Wilkerson- reprieve from the storm. stripped down to nothing while Smith, Jon Gallagher, Michael We spent the next hour warm- changing. As Rick commented, Wise ing ourselves and trying to dry “That’s France”. some clothes in front of a small As we had approached the Distribution: Michael Gonzales, Rachel Gonzales, Doug Kartcher (To add your business to our free distribution, give us a call)

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UTAH NEWS Reflections on the Trial and Josie's Legacy DeSeelhorst Convicted of Negligent Homicide in By Ken Johnson

Josie Johnson Death My sister Josie Johnson, a 25 year-old graduate student at the University of Utah was struck from behind while riding her bicycle By Ted Wilson met her. Her warm, caring, and up Big Cottonwood Canyon on Sept 18th, 2004. She was 2 miles wonderful family placed the excla- from the top. She was riding 18 inches to the left of the white fog mation point. Josie was ours. On February 3rd, Elizabeth line. To the right of the fog line was a gravel shoulder. The driver And her loss was ours too. No “Betsy” DeSeelhorst, previously of the vehicle, Betsy DeSeelhorst, was driving a SUV. According to convicted in December of the one felt the pain like the Johnson police reports, the passenger side tires were on the shoulder of the crime of negligent homicide for family; but in this case, the pain slamming into and killing Josie gap between the Johnsons and road. The middle of her vehicle struck Josie who was thrown off her Johnson, was sentenced under bicyclists was paper-thin. bicycle into the windshield while her bicycle went under the vehicle. Utah’s class A misdemeanor neg- We sought in the trial of Betsy Josie was wearing bright clothing and a helmet. Josie died at the ligent homicide statute which can DeSeelhorst an answer to the scene of head injuries. At the time there were no other vehicles on carry a penalty of a year in jail. question, “How can this happen?” the road and this event occurred in a segment of roadway where Third District Judge Royal Hansen And we pondered, “If it can hap- there were two uphill lanes of traffic and on down hill lane. suspended the jail time and sen- pen to Josie, it can happen to me In February of 2005, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's tenced DeSeelhorst to 180 days of and to those I love.” The trial office filed charges of negligent homicide against Mrs. DeSeelhorst. home confinement with an ankle probed deeply into our minds and Negligent homicide is a Class A misdemeanor. The maximal pen- monitor, 36 months probation and our souls. There was much more alty, if convicted is 1 year in jail and a fine of $2,500. She pleaded 320 hours of community service at stake than a verdict. More than not guilty to these charges. Subsequent to her plea, there were a to an organization that promotes just the concept of justice and series of pre-trial hearings and delays. On December 20th, 2005, either bicycle safety or health mat- making it right with Josie’s family. the case of State of Utah versus Betsy DeSeelhorst finally went to ters. Hansen said he hoped this Deep inside that trial smoldered trial. It was a trial by jury. Her defense council made that case that case would raise awareness of the agonizing relationship of steel Betsy should not be held responsible for Josie's death because she safe driving for all, especially for Josie Johnson and flesh on the roads we all have had progressive, unrecognized neurologic disease, that led to a loss the sake of bicyclists, and would 1979-2004 a right to. of awareness while she was driving up the canyon. Nevertheless, the prompt people to extend "some Trials set precedent. jury found her guilty as charged. must see what is ahead of you and DeSeelhorst’s trial tested the sad common courtesies" to everyone On February 3rd, Betsy DeSeelhorst was sentenced to home arrest you must avoid hitting others who old truths of Utah’s justice sys- using public roads. (6 months), to not drive any more, community service (360 hours), DeSeelhorst is not a murderer. have a right to the road. Under tem flawed with prosecutors who probation, and fined (funeral expenses and $4,000 to the State of In a compassionate apology to Utah law, Josie Johnson had as the family of Josie Johnson – a much right to the road in Big Utah) magnetic and beautiful young sci- Cottonwood canyon on September Continued on page 7 Through these events of the Continued on page 7 entist and top bicycle rider – she 18, 2004 as any vehicle. last year and half, I would like said she understood the pain of Our society packages such losing a child, recognized that she tragedies as “accidents.” The had taken a life, and asked God’s word “accident” suggests that col- blessings for the Johnsons. "I am lisions are inevitable and the right so sorry for what has occurred, of driving somehow absolves the You can never be too and I know I am responsible," driver of final responsibility if Elizabeth DeSeelhorst, 67, tear- legal and cash obligations are met. fully told Johnson's weeping fam- We walk away, heal injuries, make ily. "Please believe how sorry I insurance claims, and say, “Isn’t am," DeSeelhorst said. "Please that too bad.” believe me." But this “accident” slashed far The families – DeSeelhorst and deeper into our minds and into our Johnson – then quietly embraced souls. The victim, Josie Johnson, and vowed to work together for became everything to us. Her better bicycle safety. Richard beauty, her vivaciousness, and her Johnson, Josie’s father, said he potential as a healing scientist, forgave Betsy DeSeelhorst. cast Josie as everyone’s ideal as a Though matters ended as well girlfriend, wife, college colleague, as they could, the trial demonstrat- daughter, and fellow bicyclist. ed a sobering and terrible truth. If Fill in the blank; Josie served all you put yourself in control of tons definitions of someone we could of steel called an automobile, you love though we may have never Bike Swap March 4, 2006 Utah State Fairpark 13th Annual Specialized ‘06 Roubaix’s 1000 W. N. Temple, Salt Lake To sell a bike, City drop- off is 10 am - 6 pm March 3, a n d S t u m p j u m p e r 801-583-6281 • sports-am.com 11 am - 7 pm FSR and FSR Carbon Now Available!

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Trail of the Month Stucki Spring is a Bonafide Mountain Bike Rodeo! By Gregg Bromka then left again on Toniquint Drive. When you crest the hill, Before Gooseberry Mesa fork left onto the power line became all the rage, St. George road (doubletrack) to return to mountain bikers hung out closer the Gap 2.7 miles away, or if to home exploring the vast emp- you like the smooth feel of pave- tiness west of town. The Green ment then stay on Toniquint and Valley Loop was de rigueur by take Dixie Drive back to the default because of its proximity, trailhead. shortness, and thrill-a-minute attributes. Stucki Spring, how- General location: 4 miles west of ever, was for those who snubbed St. George. the more fashionable Green Valley Loop and dared to chal- Distance: 21.5-mile loop (from lenge the desert. Mathis Park): 4.6 miles pavement, Stucki Spring is a bonafide 6.9 miles doubletrack, and 10 mountain bike rodeo, and you'll miles singletrack-cum-ATV trails. have to hold on tight to make to Physical difficulty: Strenuous. the bell. Mile upon mile of roll- Ascending the downhill race ing desert singletrack hallmarks course early in the loop is a bear. this route, and the berms and The gradual climb away from whoop-de-doos will toss you Stucki Spring is taxing, and there around like a bucking bronc. is little time to rest on the undulat- There is a good amount of ing singletrack that follows. The climbing involved, which makes last leg on the power line road the roller coaster-style trail that requires lasting stamina. much more rewarding. The loop ventures through the Technical difficulty: Moderate. Ride Green Valley Loop first, than tackle Stucki Spring. Photo credit: Gregg Bromka White Hills west of St. George, Climbing the downhill race course where a network of trails has requires exacting skills, and the been a haven for motorcyclists Valley Resort because getting course. Imagine descending this (Bloomington subdivision) on drop off the mesa rim thereafter is long before mountain bikes started is the hardest part. Most at warp speed? Whoa! (Keep the south edge of Bloomington frighteningly steep. The remain- came along. Although the clayey apparent is the deep gash in the your eyes forward for oncom- Hill is your destination. You'll der is packed with small, playful mesas are painfully bleak and earth's crust called the Gap. Your ing downhillers.) After linking wander to and from the rim's whoop-de-doos that can dump an despairingly unproductive, you'll route chases singletrack up the with a doubletrack and climbing edge for another 1.5 miles, get- inattentive biker. find glorious views of distant sloping mesa right of the Gap and more, you'll find yourself toeing ting bucked around like it's then disappears westward across State and National Parks and of the west edge of the mesa with Friday night on the PBR circuit Elevation gain: About 1,800 feet. the nondescript desert. Eventually, the hapless White Hills sprawl- (that's Pro Bull Rider). Finding the trail: Go to the inter- an alpine wilderness. you'll make a huge circle around A good sense of direction is ing beneath you. Spin around, When you reach a four- section of Bluff and Main Streets Bloomington Hill left of the Gap. though, and you'll find sights way junction near the base of or take Exit 6 off I-15. Cross Bluff prerequisite because there are Ready? that adorn postcards, includ- Bloomington Hill, go left and and take Hilton Drive for 1 mile, many crucial unsigned turns; but Drop off the knoll, cross ing the two-tiered palisades of pump up to the top of Clavicle veer left onto Toniquint Drive, don't dismay. If you pay atten- the wash at the bottom, and Snow Canyon State Park, the Hill on the Green Valley Loop. pass through Southgate Golf tion to the trail and to your sur- go through a fence. Fork right Course, and turn right onto Dixie stoic sandstone temples of Zion Now, take the well-worn Bear roundings, you'll stay on track immediately onto a doubletrack; Drive. Turn left after 2.1 miles National Park, and the timbered Claw Poppy Trail heading south- and round out the day with a then fork left onto singletrack in onto Canyon View Drive and park Pine Valley Mountains floating east over white clay mounds at beaming grin. about 200 feet, just before the at the top of the hill in a large dirt between both. the base of Bloomington Hill's doubletrack drops into the wash. clearing past Green Valley Spa The near-vertical drop off the red-terraced flank. Over the next Notes on the trail: Take a Huh? Gear down and inch your and Resort. Alternatively, stay on moment to survey the land from mesa can be unnerving to ride two miles, the trail dips, dives, way uphill over dusty, ledgy Dixie Drive for another .6 mile the dirt staging area near Green and equally unforgiving to walk. and bumps more than Mr. Toad's sandstone on the downhill race and park at Mathis Park; then Stay right at a fork in the valley Wild Ride at Disneyland, all on pedal back to and up Canyon View and roll across the desert floor a gentle decline. Hang on and Drive to the knoll. (Trailhead may to Stucki Spring. A singletrack "keep your arms and legs inside be altered by future residential heads west along the left side of the ride at all times." Exit Bear developments.) a fence and rises steadily for 1.8 Claw Poppy Trail to Navajo miles with one brash drop mid- Drive in Bloomington. Excerpted from Mountain route. The trail nips the fence After passing Petroglyph Park Biking Utah by Gregg Bromka. atop a small canyon that opens (check out the rock art), turn left Get a copy at your favorite bike Cervélo up to Cottonwood Wash. Here, on Bloomington Drive West, shop or at cyclingutah.com. Soloist Team your route swings due south; do $2199 not go through the gated fence to the west or you're buzzard meat. Salt Lake City Updates Bicycle Code Yee-ha! It's rodeo time. The trail traces the White Hill's rim The Salt Lake City Council passed an overhaul of the Salt Lake and rolls over "mega-ripples" City Code on January 13 that included two amendments beneficial to that have resulted from motor- cyclists. cycles and ATVs juicing their The code updates will allow cyclists to ride on sidewalks or in throttles on the soft shale bed. the traffic lane even if there is a bicycle lane available, except in the Catch air if you dare. After about “Central Business District”. This district is defined as the area bor- 1.5 miles, the path bends east- dered by North Temple, 200 E., 500 S. and 400 W. ward toward the Gap with Zion The code will also allow cyclists to use the right shoulder of lim- All Cervélo Models National Park on the horizon. ited access roadways, except where prohibited by state or federal law The small patch of greenery or by an official sign. This amendment would allow cyclists to ride on In Stock Now! the shoulder within city limits on I-80 west of 5600 W. In addition to the two amendments, the code was streamlined to match the state code. This included the addition of “Josie’s Law”, $5 off passed last year in the Utah State Legislature. This law prohibits any purchase Pick up a copy motor vehicles to be operated within three feet of a moving bicycle. over $25 with Dan Bergenthal, a transportation engineer in the Salt Lake City this ad* of cycling utah Department of Transportation, proposed the changes. 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Route 211 The $7000 Derailleur By Greg Overton that was born, most likely, from low volume sales and therefore Did you ever own a bike a corresponding low number of that was equipped with Simplex production. derailleurs? You know the ones The collect ability, and I’m talking about, black plastic therefore values, of rare French and fragile French chain mov- cycling items is ablaze right ers that came on nearly every now, as buyers scramble to find Raleigh, Motobecane and them, and sellers try to decide Peugeot from the early seven- if they’re still on the way up or ties until the mid eighties. Back ready to crash back to earth and when only the top models from whether to sell now. There are the common European brand two French bicycle brands that bikes were equipped with are currently leading the pack, Campagnolo, most of us were and they’re probably bikes that left with look alikes that had few have even heard of before, these cheap Simplex parts bolted and belong to a class commonly to them. Bikes and parts from referred to as the Constructeurs. the French manufacturers suf- Constructeurs are build- fered at the repair stand, but sold ers who create nearly every like crazy to a bike booming part of the bike themselves. In public. addition to the frame and fork, But there was another level Contsructeurs often manufacture of Simplex equipment, and the handlebar and stem, crank, really a whole other level of racks, pedals, seatpost, saddle, French bicycles and parts that even tires! were leaps and bounds above The current head of the class the items in your local shop in French constructeur bikes are back then. During the past year Rene Herse and Alex Singer. or so, some of these items have Both had their heydays decades surfaced on the auction website ago, and now those bikes some ebay. Thanks to the worldwide of the most elegant and exqui- participation from both buyers sitely crafted bikes in existence. recently reached a price of and brazed to meet the tastes or bicycle. These will be expensive, and sellers on this site, some Herse bikes are perhaps more $11,900 on ebay, and still failed requirements of that customer. exclusive, custom, beautifully very rare and collectible bikes ornate and finely crafted, with to sell, not reaching the seller’s And the crankset and chainrings crafted and as rare as their pre- and parts have changed hands wonderful integrated racks with reserve price. Singer made sev- may have been tailor made to decessors. And that’s how it recently. For major prices. light brackets, hand formed eral styles of bikes, from race match the riding style and favor- should be. One builder recently Just before the end of 2005, fenders, or mudguards and bikes to tandems, but it’s the ite terrain of the buyer. mentioned that he’d spent over beautifully finished stems and a rare Simplex rear derailleur, Singer constructeur bikes that A handful of modern day one hundred hours perfecting a handlebars. The bikes them- from 1959, began its ebay sale are most sought after. Often, frame builders are currently front rack. at a couple hundred dollars. A selves would be considered performance-touring bikes by the only components on these busy recreating the constructeur Until these bikes become week later, that same derailleur today’s standards, but they are which were not constructed by bicycle, applying modern meth- available, and the current wait- found its new owner, who had very lightweight and responsive, the builder were the rims and the ods and materials to the task. ing lists of orders fulfilled, most bid its value to just a tick below intended for long fast rides. derailleurs. There are rumors in the collec- of us will be left to search ebay the $7000 mark. The collec- Herse bikes do not change hands Both Rene Herse and Alex tor community of constructeur for the sporadic offerings of tor world was abuzz. Wow! A often, but when they do, it’s usu- Singer bikes often included bikes underway, being built from Herse and Singer bikes and old Simplex derailleur? For seven ally for five figure prices. components made specifically titanium, carbon fiber and alu- Simplex derailleurs to install on grand? As one collector’s online Alex Singer bikes are also for that bike or customer. A minum, with the Constructeurs them. Now, where did I put that forum member stated, “...when rare, but a little more common handlebar and stem, for instance, choosing the materials indi- extra twenty five thousand dollar did this all get crazy?” than Herse. An Alex Singer may have been custom designed vidually for specific areas of the French bike fund? That was no plastic Simplex derailleur, of course, but it was not made of gold nor encrusted with diamonds either. It was nei- ther groundbreaking in design or function, particularly lightweight or loaded with Tour de France winning provenance. It was a bike part that reflected a rarity

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Coach’s Corner 2003 Global Bike LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Figures Released Cycling for Women: In 2003, global production Things I'd Like to See in 2006 of bicycles hit 105 million, or getting into Road Riding two-and-a-half times the record 42 million cars produced. During We at cycling utah are starting our 14th year of bringing cov- By Jill Wilkerson-Smith either have a qualified bike shop the 1950s and 1960s, bicycle and erage of human powered wheeled machines in the Beehive State. I’d or licensed USA Cycling Coach automobile production were near- like to start the year with a list of things I’d like to see for cycling in Since Daphne Perry and help you get the right set up. ly equal. In the decades follow- Utah. ing, however, bike output soared, I founded Wasatch Women’s The next logical question is: who should you ride with? Bike reaching 91 million in 1990, when Dave Z in Yellow again. Cycling Club six years ago, car production totaled e-mails have filled our inbox- clubs are great for finding lots Levi Leipheimer in Yellow. of riding companions. Utah 36 million. Since then, with the Bicycle advisory committees in every community in Utah with a es from women asking advice exception of 1997 and 1998 (when on how to get into cycling. For currently has around 40 USA population over 5000. How ‘bout it? See our advocacy webpage for Cycling clubs and the best way output dropped to 90 million and tips on how to start a group in your town. most, it’s a rather simple pro- then 87 million), about 100 mil- cess: buy a bike and ride with to find one is by word of mouth The adoption of a Complete Streets Policy in those communities and through fellow cyclists and bike lion bikes have been produced by UDOT on a statewide basis. (For more information on what a your buddies. As time goes on each year. To learn more, visit the shops (or look online in the complete street is, see completethestreets.org). Maybe Salt Lake will you get more fit and join a club Earth Policy Institute by visiting: April and May 2005 issues of to participate on organized rides. www.earthpolicy.org/Indicators/ take the lead… If you’re really ambitious, you cycling utah). Ultimately, you Bike/Bike_data.htm A successful Tour of Utah. (see TourofUtah.com) get into the racing scene. should decide on a club based -League of American Bicyclists Kathy Sherwin (Ford Cycling) pull off a NORBA Nationals win. Two main factors keep on your needs and cycling goals. A big time sponsor for Eric Jones. women from riding. First, they Of course, don’t forget the social Bike lanes in South Salt Lake (and a bunch of other communities on fear purchasing a bike since aspect of cycling. We are pack Major Taylor the Wasatch Front). they lack knowledge about animals and love good conversa- The continued growth of our state’s great cycling events. tion, so ride with people whose Curriculum Expanded Prosecutors paying attention to bicycle accident cases in S. Utah. bike sizing and fit. Second, The Major Taylor Association, they struggle to find others company you enjoy. Track racing on the RMR oval. How ‘bout a points race or the kilo? On that note, join a club that Inc., and Massachusetts State Who will have bragging rights as the fastest rider in Utah? to ride with and avoid group Sen. Harriette L. Chandler, D- rides, convinced they’ll be left will guide you through the edu- On that note, how ‘bout a push to get a velodrome built at the State cation process of group riding. Worcester, have expanded the Fair Park? Utah has a glorious history of track racing. It’s time to behind. It is concerns like these Major Taylor free curriculum that keep many women cooped Group riding is filled with bene- resurrect it. fits and evils; they are necessary guide. The lessons about trail- up indoors on recumbent train- blazing black athlete Marshall for survival on long rides, but ers while the rest of us ride our W. "Major" Taylor, 1899 world I’d also like to see the return of some old favorite road races: bicycles breathing fresh air. If the paces of some are downright cycling champion, now include Mercur Canyon, the Icebreaker, The 1991 state championship this applies to you, this informa- rude. Look for a good environ- materials for all grade levels. For course, Jeremy Ranch circuit race, Little Mountain – Henefer – Little tion will help you in your quest ment where experienced riders more information, visit www. Mountain, the Mt. Nebo Hillclimb, the Snowbasin Hillclimb, the to overcome these obstacles and teach you how to paceline and majortaylorassociation.org Moab Stage Race, the Research Park Criterium, the Golden Spike get you outside on two wheels. show patience with your learn- -League of American Bicyclists Road Race and Crit, the Hammer at the Slammer, Trapper’s Loop Your first step is to get a bike ing curve. The process can be Road Race, Richfield Road Race, Edge of the Earth Circuit Race, a that suits you and your pocket- tedious but once you get the Bike Safety Legislation 40k TT for the State Championships at Utah Lake, Tooele, Coalville, hang of it, group riding is very or Ogden, and with a little good ambassadorship, maybe Eureka or book. If you already have one, Works make sure it fits you properly. rewarding. Not only will you be Herriman. Lastly, how ‘bout a Sunday criterium at the International able to “keep up with the boys”, Missouri recently passed Center? I cannot emphasize enough bicycle safety legislation, and it is how important a proper bike you’ll be poised to move on to century rides and racing. already having a noticeable effect: Why, oh why hasn’t the University of Utah implemented a bicy- fit is to maximize your riding Cyclist Jon Cunningham of Fort capabilities and guarantee your Most importantly, enjoy your cle master plan? I’d love to see the U becoming proactive on this discovery of the sport of cycling Leonard Wood, Mo. was riding at in 2006. If you want some background info, see our advocacy page riding enjoyment. You should the fort when the mirror of a pass- -- with the right bike and the at cyclingutah.com to download a pdf of a previous, unimplemented be placed on the bike with bike ing car hit him. 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lane available. to offer a few perspectives as sister Julie put it: "I believe that Continued from page 3 This trial’s outcome brings Josie's older brother. My first Continued from page 3 Josie would want the sentence hope to all bicycle riders. For if emotional response was that of to be one that would help Mrs. roadway etiquette could stand to refuse to criminally indict because Betsy DeSeelhorst were not con- a devastating loss to me and my DeSeelhorst improve her charac- be improved as well! of the good-ol’-boy syndrome victed with these facts, under what family. Josie was a close friend ter and become a better person." or because, “The driver has suf- circumstances would any driver and sister. I will always miss There were a few key items I sincerely hope that as she fered enough.” In Josie’s case, egregiously killing a bike rider her! What followed was a genu- that led to a successful prosecu- serves out her sentence, that goal the Salt Lake County Attorney be convicted? Other questions ine desire to know all that was tion. First, immediately fol- will be met. David Yocum took the case seri- emerge. Is it possible that Josie’s possible about the events that lowing the accident, a Major I have met many wonderful ously and put one of his best well-published death and the trial led up to her death. This was Accident Team was called in to people who neither knew me or prosecutors, Chris Bown, to the of Betsy DeSeelhorst has helped frustrating, because information assess the accident site. This is a my sister prior to her death who task. Moreover, Salt Lake County bicyclists to turn a corner? Josie’s regarding this tragic event was very elaborate process with com- were deeply affected by this death stimulated bicycle groups Sheriff Aaron Kennard’s accident slow in disclosure and not until puter assisted accident recon- tragic accident. The outpouring investigation team was excellent and individuals to come together struction. The report generated under the banner of the Utah the trial some 15 months after of support and sympathy from and offered convincing testimony. she was killed did I have a full from this analysis was critical these new friends as well as fam- The trial’s jury, a group of mid- Bicycle Coalition during the 2005 during the trial. The training and legislature and get a 3-foot law grasp of what happened. ily and others through these try- dle-class Utahns, who could have In my view "what happened" skill of the Major Accident Team ing times has been much appre- been affected by the DeSeelhorst’s that was well publicized. Perhaps was impressive. I hope that the public is now taking bicyclists was an elderly woman with a ciated. As we have struggled prestige as the owners of Solitude significant medical history of all accidents that lead to criti- to find solace in Josie's passing, Ski Resort and as up-standing more seriously. Other hopeful signs are there. stroke, seizure, and heart disease cal injury or death in Utah have in the aftermath of this tragic members of the community, the benefit of their expertise. refused to be swayed by the rivet- County prosecutor David Yocum leading to the replacement of event, we have been thrilled at has promised to get the state- a heart valve was driving a car Second, the Salt Lake County the many initiatives undertaken ing testimony of LDS Hospital District Attorney's Office, rec- chief of neurology Dr. John Foley wide prosecutors better trained when she should not have been in response to Josie's death that in bicycle accident prosecution behind the wheel. Her reaction ognizing the importance of have been directed at making who said Betsy DeSeelhorst’s bicycle safety in Utah, dedicated brain was mal-functioning well and to make Chris Bown avail- time, coordination, visual acu- cycling safer in Utah. Some of significant time and resource to before the collision, probably able to other county prosecutors ity, muscle strength, and overall these include: wasn’t working well that day, and for advice and aid. Legislators skill as a driver were most likely this case. An investigator was that she could have blanked out like Curt Bramble, Roz McGee, compromised. brought in that helped the DA * The formation of the Utah and was not therefore a criminal. and Dave Thomas are working These events call into ques- put together a concise report Bicycle Coalition, a statewide Of course, this raises a question to get more money for the Utah tion the effectiveness of guide- capturing the events that led bicycle advocacy group, that could have great weight in Highway Patrol to continue their lines directed at assessing driver up to Josie's death. Again, this * The "Three Foot" law rein- a succeeding civil trial: “Why aggressive work for bicycle safety. fitness in elderly folks and those report played a key role during forcing cyclists’ rights on Utah was Betsy DeSeelhorst driving at After the trial, after the sen- suffering from chronic neurolog- the trial. I might also add that roadways, tencing of Betsy DeSeelhorst, all?” And: “Why was she driving, ic deficits. In the state of Utah, the DA's office made extensive * Josie Johnson Memorial Bike according to her testimony, 2 or 3 after DeSeelhorst’s apology to the efforts to communicate with me Johnson family, Ken Johnson said do such guidelines exist? Should Rides drawing awareness to times a week in Big Cottonwood they? Should license renewal and my family regarding events bicycle safety, Canyon?” on TV that “Josie still lives.” leading up to the trial. This had Josie lives, surely, in our for those who have a history of * Increased "Share the Road" This group of peers – the jury chronic neurologic disease (such tremendous impact on our family signage sponsored by the Utah –saw driver responsibility on the hearts. And, perhaps more impor- who at many times felt informa- tantly for our future as bicyclists, as narrowed blood vessels in the Department of Transportation line as Chris Bown deftly cross- brain leading to stroke) have to tion starved. and Utah Highway Patrol, examined the doctor and asked if Josie lives by better law, better undergo a more thorough "driv- One of the most challeng- * Formation of television and DeSeelhorst had blanked out why prosecution, and better respon- sibility for all who ride bicycles, er's fitness" examination than ing aspects of this ordeal was radio public service announce- had she remembered approaching the adversarial posture taken Josie from 150 feet away, recalled drive cars and Share the Road. simply sending in their renewal ments regarding bicycle safety, fee or taking a written exam? between parties in anticipation of * Educational aids sponsored by Josie hitting her windshield, had a trial. Whether it was personal the presence of mind to pull her Should they be required to sit the Department of Health direct- Ted Wilson is the founder of choice or advice from her legal car off the highway to a safer rest- behind the wheel and "drive" ed at teaching those in Driver's the Utah Bicycle Coalition and counsel, there was far too little ing place, then was savvy enough for an examiner? Should they Training the rights of cyclists former Mayor of Salt Lake City. to call her husband at the Solitude have their reaction time, muscle dialogue between my family on the road. Theron Jeppson, resort to ask for immediate medi- strength, and visual acuity evalu- and her. As my sister Julie put who works in the Department of cal aid. ated? What role should neurolo- it: "We were all dying to know Health, spearheaded an effort to Those facts shined like the gists play in determining "driver what really happened." Mrs. put together an educational video morning sun and melted the snow fitness"? This is a complex DeSeelhorst never made any regarding bicycle safety. His of super-attorney defense counsel The Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory problem where many concerned attempt to explain to us what had group did an outstanding job. It Greg Skordas and the testimony of Committee, the leading bicycle points of view may have diverg- happened prior to the trial. We is my hope that every driver's a highly respected physician. The advocacy group in Salt Lake ing opinions. How might rep- learned at the trial that the report training program in the state of jury was not to be swayed from and Utah, wants to encour- resentatives from the geriatric, submitted by Mrs. DeSeelhorst Utah will someday use this as the details of the collision, even age all cyclists to participate. neurology, the motoring public, to the Sheriff was confabulated part of their curriculum. Perhaps though they and we will never There are monthly meetings and state institutions that grant by her husband who was not those of us with kids learning to on the second Wednesday of know exactly why DeSeelhorst driver's licenses weigh in on this present during the collision that drive should make inquiries to hit Josie square-on going 30 to every month at 5 p.m. in the killed my sister. For months City & County Building, Rm. issue? Where does the cycling that end! 40 miles-per-hour with her right community stand? In my view, this is the only information we wheel on the dirt with a passing 326 or 335, 451 South State had to go on. She was content Street. For details, visit the what happened to my sister will As can be imagined, my fam- Cycling Utah web site (www. happen again. Just ask Patty to let us live with this misinfor- ily and I feel as if Josie's legacy cyclingutah.com) or call the Brasher, recently widowed mation even though, as she told lives on. Mayor’s office at 535-7939 or spouse of Steve Williams who the court in December 2005, After my sister's death, I have Race Photos Brian at 328-2453. was hit from behind and killed in she knew it was not an accurate often talked with many other September of 2005 while riding account. By way of explanation, cyclists about what it would take his bicycle in southern Utah by her defense counsel only offered to make cycling safer in the can- Cyclingutah.com an elderly driver (76 years old). that she suffered from a neu- yons along the Wasatch Front. Safeguards to ensure sound rologic event once it was clear Through that dialogue, one long- that she was going to have to go Visit Our driving skills in our elderly and term aim of mine has become neurologically impaired driving to trial. From my perspective, to find a way to put a bicycle Photo Gallery! community are not adequate in timely disclosure of the truth and lane up Big Cottonwood Canyon recent events: Utah. early dialogue with the driver that would prevent other cyclists Utah Cyclocross Series Throughout the course of would have helped us through from facing the same fate as my Events events leading up to the trial, it our grieving process and dimin- sister. Perhaps some day, with Snowbird Hillclimb Cyclingutah.com became clear that there was not ished our anger. the help of many, that will come Park City Cycling Festival much precedent for prosecuting With the above being said, to fruition. my family and I know my sister Widowmaker for trails,event these kinds of cases in Utah. believed wholeheartedly in the and many more! links, forums, This may be because cycling in Utah is an emerging phenom- need to forgive others. Josie photos, back enon. 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Day Miles Climb Category Elevation Gain where some- Apparently passing cyclists had (feet) thing so been relieving themselves on the Climbing the Alps - momentous supplies stored in the work yard. Continued from page 2 9/25 45.9 Col du Soulor 2 2933 occurred The climb up the east side of Col d’Aubisque HC* 2725 during a the Aspin is 12 kilometers, much 9/26 67.83 Col du Tourmalet HC 4547 Tour de longer than the west side. Each Luz Ardiden HC 3238 France, climb in this part of the Pyrenees had noticed during the descent 9/27 57.43 Col d’Aspin (west side) 2 2080 is simply has a sign every kilometer show- after leaving Chez Raymond, that Col de Peyresourde 1 2195 exciting. ing the number of kilometers to while breaking I was having to Col d’Aspin (east side) 1 2621 We the top, the current elevation, and pull further back and harder on arrived at the average slope for the next 9/28 31.7 Col du Portet d’Aspet (east side) 2 1434 the brake levers. As we began the top as kilometer. So as you climb, you our descent back down the Col du Col de Menté 1 2329 the shad- count down the kilometers, gauge Soulor, I realized that, while pull- Col du Portet d’Aspet (west side) 2 1407 ows were how steep the next kilometer will ing as hard on my brakes as pos- 9/29 27.5 Mt. Ventoux HC 5292 quickly be, and try to determine if it is sible, I could not stop. In fact, I 9/30 60.4 Col d’Izoard HC 3740 usurping the going to get harder or easier in the was picking up speed. Not a good Col du Lautaret 1 2782 slope of the remaining kilometers. Toward the thing on a steep, winding road. I 10/1 55 Alpe d’Huez HC 3642 far moun- end of a long day of three major finally stopped by pulling on to Les Deux Alpes 2 2200 tainside. climbs, these signs seem to be the grassy shoulder and dragging 10/2 24.7 Col de la Madeleine HC 5010 After photos spaced further apart, and the slope a foot. Examining my brakes, I 10/3 34.5 Col du Télégraphe 1 2585 and donning harder than usual. saw I was nearly out of brake pad. Col du Galibier HC 4039 some warm- We paused only briefly at the Apparently the wet, gritty road *(In the Tour, climbs are ranked beginning with 4, the easiest, up through 1, with HC er clothing, top as I started to get cold. It had taken its toll on the pads. I (“hors catégorie” or above categorization, being reserved for the very toughest climbs.) we again was, after all, autumn, and it gets was able to adjust the brakes to quickly cool in the higher elevations. I for me, he had one pair left, the road as it curved and snaked get enough pad on the rims to descended, rode down the canyon was always getting cold while though they were generic and not along the mountainside. keep my speed under control, and back to the car, arriving just stopped after sweating up a long, for Campagnolo components. I One of the rewards of climbing but I could tell the rear pad was minutes before nightfall had fully steep climb. After another quick was not about to be elitist at this the Tourmalet was the admira- wearing down to the metal. So, I settled in. It had been a great descent, we had a fun time trading point, so I purchased then. As tion and congratulations of the mostly relied on my front brake. day: Beautiful skies, great riding, pulls over the last few kilometers Rick and I installed them, how- motoring tourists at the top. We The next morning dawned climbing and descending, magnif- back to our hotel. ever, we realized they would not are not Tour riders, but we were clear and blue, for which I was icent and majestic surroundings, The next morning, we had a tighten down as a result of the heros in their eyes, and our own grateful as the infamous Col du and the fresh touch of fall in the long drive to our next destina- machining of the brake arms. for that matter, for cycling up Tourmalet, 400 meters higher than air. It had been an almost perfect tion. The plan was to drive to With a little ingenuity and some this climb. It was overwhelm- the Aubisque, and Luz-Ardiden day, the only flaw being, as Rick Ax-les-Thermes and from there strips of cardboard, we finally ing, however, to think of the early were on the menu for that day. observed, that “We didn’t finish do two climbs: The Col de managed to tighten them. With Tour riders who raced over this We again drove to Argelès-Gazost after dark.” That was yet to come. Paillhères and to the ski station the Tourmalet and Luz-Ardiden on single speed bikes. In 1909, to start that day’s challenge. The next morning, we packed of Ax-3 Domaines. We chose to looming ahead that day, I was Octave Lapize was the first Tour From there, we would ride to the our gear and bikes and headed take a more scenic road through relieved to have good braking for rider to race over the top, and he resort town of Luz-St. Sauveur off for another hotel and day of the mountains rather than the the descents. As it turned out, the walked the last few meters to the where you turn left to climb the climbing. We had rented a “mini- faster yet less interesting main pads and our engineering worked summit. 300 meters behind him, Tourmalet, or right to climb Luz- van”, the largest vehicle available road. That proved to be both a so well, I left them on for the though, was the Spaniard Gustave Ardiden. without tripling the rental rate. problematic and serendipitous remainder of the trip. “If it ain’t Garrigou. He secured his spot Before leaving Lourdes, we In Europe, “mini-van” is a very decision. Because it was a nar- broke, don’t fix it!” in Tour history by being the first had checked for a bike shop. But literal term. It took some interior rower and secondary road, it was From Luz-St. Sauveur, we rider to go over the Tourmalet the only shop in town was closed engineering, but we finally man- very winding, slowing us down made the left turn and headed for without putting a foot to the on Mondays. So, I was hoping aged to fit in our bike cases, gear significantly. However, it was the Col du Tourmalet. It is 18 ground. Incredible. for one in Luz-St. Sauveur. It and bikes, without having to dis- incredibly beautiful. As we drove, kilometers of steady, steep climb- At the top, we were also seemed a reasonable possibil- semble the bikes. Then we drove we suddenly and quite uninten- ing to the top of the Tourmalet, rewarded with “Le Géant du ity for a resort town. However, to St. Marie-de-Campan, secured tionally came to the base of the with the final 500 meters at a 15% Tourmalet”, an imposing statue of while the rest of France vaca- our hotel room, and quickly Col du Portet d’Aspet. We had pitch. The scenery and views a cyclist and tribute to Tour rid- tions in August, the resort towns departed on that day’s ride. not mapped this out as we did not along the way, however, are spec- ers, a memorial obelisk to Jacques take their time off in September We rolled gently uphill till intend to ride it. Within a kilo- tacular. The ride is replete with Goddet, the Tour director from and October. The bike store was reaching the base of the western meter, we also came across the alpine forests, mountainside vil- 1936-1985, and another excellent closed. We did find InterSport, a side of the Col d’Aspin. From memorial to Fabio Casartelli. lages, ski lifts, grazing sheep and lunch of cheese, ham, baguette type of sporting general store, but there, it was a refreshing climb up After continuing on, we drove cattle, ranch buildings, a couple of and “Orangina”, a carbonated it was also closed. However, the forested switchbacks till reach- over the top of Col du Portet wayside restaurants, and towering orange juice drink popular in manager happened to be in front ing the final kilometer which d’Aspet and down through some mountainsides, cliffs and peaks. France, at the hilltop café chatting with some friends, and stretches around the mountainside of the most enticing countryside About half the ride is above tree The ride down was exhilarat- he kindly took me inside to see if to emerge at the summit. It was we had seen. These mountains line, and I could look back down ing. With little traffic on the road they had some pads. Fortunately another clear day, and the twelve were mostly below tree line, and the ability to spot upcoming kilometer descent down the heavily forested, and less impos- traffic well in advance, we were eastern slope to Arreau uncoiled ing than we had experienced to able to use the entire road, div- before us. From Arreau, we rode this point. Small villages were ing into and accelerating out of along a meandering river till we tucked in to narrow canyons along corners and curves as we flew reached the base of the road head- streams with church steeples ris- down the climb. What had taken ing up the mountainside to the top ing above the trees and homes. us over two hours to ascend, of the Col du Peyresourde. Again, The colors seemed more vibrant took less than twenty minutes to it was a climb up switchbacks and the flora more lush. I began descend. It amazes me how hard through mountainside villages and to think how fun it would be we will work to experience a few magnificent views of the far can- to ride here. That is when it minutes of pure ecstasy. I sup- yon walls and valley. The flora occurred to me that we should pose there is a lesson about life in in the Pyrenees is quite lush, and bag our preconceived plan for the that somewhere. everything was green except for day and do our riding here. Rick After arriving back at Luz-St. the emerging fall colors. agreed. Sauveur, we began the ascent to At the top, we treated our- We parked in the small village the ski station of Luz Ardiden. selves to a lunch of sugared of Orbiget, pulled out our bikes, Dusk was beginning to set in, so crepes and Orangina. The crepes and headed back up the road we had no time to waste. This is were 12 for 4 Euros, one of the to the top of the Col du Portet the climb where Lance Armstrong better values of our trip, and the d’Aspet. It was indeed pictur- won the 2003 Tour de France. best I can recall eating for a long esque country, and a shorter but It was about halfway up that time. Perhaps it is just that every- nonetheless challenging climb. Armstrong hooked the strap of a thing takes better after a long and From there, we proceeded down young fan’s bag and was jerked to satisfying climb. After another the other side. I thought it seemed the ground. That got Armstrong’s fast descent, we were at the base a rather steep descent in a couple adrenaline and competitive juices of the climb up the east side of the of spots, and Rick informed me he flowing full strength, and he Aspin. had seen a sign indicating a 17% secured the time needed to win Within a kilometer of the pitch. the most competitive Tour in years climb’s start, we came across a There was also a junction here, while slamming the door on Jan sign in front of a now abandoned with a sign showing the direction Ullrich and his other competi- business stating, “Amis Cyclistes to and details of the Col de Menté. tors. To ride a climb such as this, Defense de Pisser sur le Material”. I did not recognize the name, but MARCH 2006 cyclingutah.com 

from the other side. It was either a strong head- or crosswind. The silver lining in this was that, after reaching the center of the cleft and starting back across the next ridge, there was a nice tailwind. Nearing the top, I arrived at the memorial to Tom Simpson, the English Tour rider who died in 1967 while racing up Mt. Ventoux. Adorning the shrine were stickers, water bottles and other cycling paraphernalia, reminiscent of can- dles and religious items that adorn holy shrines. From there, I made the last push to the top. The final section into the wind was the most brutal. I checked my computer, and read just under 4 mph. The temptation is to stand on the pedals, but in this tremen- Above: Rick descending the Menté. dous headwind, that made no sense. All I do was hunker down Above Right: Buying cheese. and force the pedals over. Right: Lunch at the top of the Col de Menté. To summit this climb is a tre- mendous feeling. After I stopped, I pulled out my camera to pho- tograph the endless panoramas we were here to climb, and the James Way Pilgrimage). If that extending out below, and to chron- sign showed an elevation gain of is unfamiliar to you, it is a pil- icle my achievement. The wind, 740 meters over 11 kilometers grimage to the burial place of the of course, continued to blow, and with an average slope of 7 %. So remains of the apostle James at the within minutes I was starting to off we went. The Menté turned western Spanish town of Santiago get cold. The only relief was to out to be a very difficult climb, de Compostela. dive into the souvenir store and with the now commonplace yet After our descent back down, pretend to shop. always awe-inspiring surroundings we started back up the western This was the first day we and views. Unlike many vacations slope of the Aspet. I remembered passed on lunch on top. Instead, where the cathedrals, monuments Rick telling of the sign claiming we returned to Chalet Raynard and museums all begin to blend a 17% pitch for a couple of sec- which had left an appealing attrac- together, everyday on this vaca- tions on this road. Well, when I steel frames. Additionally, he climb was the toughest yet, but I tion with me on my way up. It tion brought striking sensations of hit the first section, and although bragged of his antique wool could maintain a cadence. was not the summit, but close sensuous natural and rural mag- it was only a few hundred meters, jersey, and down tube friction At 6 kilometers to go, I arrived enough. And we were able to nificence. I never tired of soaking it was the toughest section of the shifters. Frankly, I was surprised at a café, Chalet Raynard. This sit out on the balcony, as it was in my surroundings. entire trip. I was in my smallest he was sporting clipless pedals. is where you reach tree line. The sheltered from the wind, and in Lunch at the summit restau- gear, standing on the pedals, and Chris was extremely amiable, and rest of the climb is on a road that the sun while we ate a lunch of rant, La Soulan, consisted of a straining to turn them over. I have we had a good visit as we road serpentines across the ridges and crepes and drank hot chocolate croque-monsieur (a unique french rarely been so glad when the slope together down the Aspet till we clefts of the rock and scrabble and Orangina. ham and swiss cheese sandwich), of a climb finally eased up. There reached our car. mountainside. We took on water Like the Tourmalet, the descent belgian gaufre (waffle) and, or was still a second such section, but It was still a long drive, and here, and headed toward the sum- down the Ventoux was fast and course, Orangina. While there, thankfully it was only about half we finally arrived in Carpentras, mit. exhilarating. While I am well- we met and visited with a cyclist as long. near Mt. Ventoux, close to mid- The biggest problem with this experienced at descending, Rick from Quebec who was in the On arriving at the summit, night. The next morning, we climb, aside from the steep pitch, is fairly new to it. He had quickly middle of a four-week loaded we met another cyclist, Chris drove to Bédoin, a traditional are the winds that blow once you caught on to it during this trip, touring vacation. His wife, mean- Kale, a frame-builder from starting point for those climb- are above tree line. We actually though, and by this time was while, was hiking the Camino Minnesota. Like all frame-build- ing Mt. Ventoux. We parked the hit it on a good day, when the sun descending as fast as me. We de Santiago de Compostela (St. ers, he extolled the virtues of car in a town square from which was out and the winds not quite so were having fun. we could see Mt. Ventoux in the blustery. 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CYCLOCROSS CYCLOCROSS PHOTOS Touching the Void at Cyclocross Nationals Utah Cyclocross Series Finals By Jon Gallagher

I’ve been around cycling for 15 years and thought I’d seen it all. Climbs that last forever, descents too dangerous to drive, and last lap last corner crit crashes too numerous to count. Blazing heat in Arizona and stifling humidity in New England; wind that knocks you over in Florida and rain that never stops in Belgium; lungfuls of dust from the NORBA circuit and carfuls of mud from the cyclo- cross circuit. At US Cyclocross Nationals this past year, it all came together in a way that I’ve never seen before. And I lived to tell about it. I arrived Thursday night, col- lected my luggage and made my way to the race hotel. As I was building up my bikes, I turned on the local weather - 3-5” inches of snow, with some wind and rain midday, perfect! I had just won the local Utah race in similar con- ditions and had come to think of myself as a “mudder”. My fitness was good; the weather was going to be bad, maybe this would be the year! England course to be, and it prom- Back at the hotel I had my Left: Jon Gallagher, Cole Sport, winning the Utah Cyclocross Series Finals, race 11, at Ft. Buenaventura on December 3. Nationals were a bit muddier. Friday morning I awoke to ised to be demanding and fun like pre-race meal, adjusted tire pres- Above: Amy Campbell, Revolution, took second in the finals and won the overall cold temperatures and light snow. only cyclocross can be. As I was sure and pinned on my numbers. series. I was excited like a 6 year old leaving, I saw Richard Fries, the My coach drove with me back to See results on page 18. on Christmas morning, grabbed race announcer, and commented the venue and we talked strategy Photos: Dave Iltis. See more photos at cyclingutah.com a bike and headed down to the that the conditions couldn’t be bet- and who to watch. But mostly right around midday as forecasted; I had waged some epic battles in venue. The course was laid out as ter. Little did I know how much I wasn’t worried about anyone the conditions looked tough our local series, a couple of which expertly as you’d expect any New worse it would get. else. I’d been sick for much of but manageable. I headed over I’d won. I tracked down Art and November, I felt healthy, rested towards the Finish line in time asked him how it was. “Cold” and strong, and I was confident to see Dale Knapp win, and Art was the immediate answer, and my training had well prepared me O’Connor, a good friend and a “just stay upright” was the advice for the challenge ahead. great competitor locally, take 2nd. he passed on. I had an hour to As I was getting changed, the That was encouraging, I thought; I Masters 40+ race was going on. wasn’t too far off Dale’s fitness in Continued on page 19 The snow had changed to rain the Gran Prix Series, and Art and

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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING Frozen Hog and Icebike Kick Off the Season By Aaric Bryan

Frozen Hog Three racers came down the hill their bikes vibrating as they hit the brakes. As they tried to make the turn, their bikes slid from underneath them and they crashed down on the ice. This was before the 4th annual Frozen Hog race even began. During the race a group of spectators watched as that treach- erous turn claimed many of the 93 racers. The crowd shouted out to navigate his way through riders encouragement as the fallen racers on the crowded single-track as he picked up their bikes and made completed his three laps. “The Frozen in Time their way to the single-track loop. hardest part was getting around The 2nd annual Frozen In Time The Frozen Hog, Utah’s first the other racers,” Gillespie said. race had to be moved because of ice and snow race, was held The 93 racers were the most ever the culmination of snow from sev- at Lambert Park in Alpine on to compete in the Frozen Hog. eral storms. Race Organizers said February 4th. The race was spon- This was Gillespie’s second that the amount of snow made sored by UtahMountainBiking. victory in a span of two weeks. the track impossible to ride and com and Utah Rocky Mountain Gillespie was also part of the decided to move the course from Bikers. Proceeds from the race go Racer’s Cycle Service winning the National Ability Center (NAC) towards trail development. quartet in the four-person team of Park City to a nearby neighbor- The racers were glad to see competition. He was joined by hood trail. this year’s near three-mile track Gregy Gibson, Racer Gibson and Not discouraged by the new in better condition than last year. Kenny Jones. location or bad weather, 31 In 2005, rain had turned the track Sarah Sutherland was the cyclists showed up to race the into nothing but mud. Bruce Women’s Expert winner, Linde time trial event on January 20th. Argyle of UtahMountainBiking. Smith won the Single Speed class Bart Gillespie of Team Raleigh com described this year’s course and Jack Gage won the Sport won the Male Expert category, as “50 percent snow and 50 per- class. completing the three laps almost cent frozen mud.” At the finish line it was evident eight minutes faster than his clos- Even though in better condi- that to many of the racers it wasn’t est competitor. Susy Abbene tion, the track was still hazardous about winning, but just being able was the Women’s Expert win- for many of the riders. Their to ride during the winter. The ner. Patrick Fasse won the Male bikes slid from under them as they sun had come over the mountains Singlespeed category. hit loose snow or would crash and started to break through the The race was organized by over their handlebars after hit- clouds as they climbed the final Cutthroat Racing. Proceeds ting the frozen sidewalls. “This is hill. Argyle waited at the top with went to International Mountain madness,” a biker yelled back to a microphone to call out the racers Bicycling Association (IMBA) a spectator as he weaved his way name and a lot of the racers man- trails program, Mountain Trails through the trees. aged to smile despite their heavy Foundation and the NAC. Nathan King, one of the few breathing. See complete results on riders wearing shorts, described the course as a “beast”. After the v race, his legs were covered with scratches and purple goose bumps from several crashes. The course didn’t prove to be that difficult for Bart Gillespie. Gillespie separated himself from the rest of the pack early in the Above top: Bart Gillespie, Racer's Cycle, makes it look easy. race, easily managing the steep Above: Sarah Sutherland, FFrosted Phillys, took the women's climb, ice and ruts of the shakeout loop. Gillespie never looked back, expert class. Photos: Joaquim Hailer. winning the overall championship See more at joaquimhailer.com Not all carbon is created equal! with a time of 48:13. Gillespie had Above right: Frozen in Time, literally. Photo: Michael Wise. Test ride an original! LOOK Demo Bikes Available Spring ‘06 at these participating dealers:

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Dan comes up with an idea for By Lou Melini without a mirror? starting the evening before the cologne. The ride detours through Fenders will keep you and your commute by being prepared with New York City so that Dan can This month’s commuter bike cleaner and racks will allow proper clothing and, of course, pitch this idea to none other than profile features Mark Jones, you to carry whatever you need a bike that rides well. Lately, I Calvin Klein, the real CK, not a programmer for the Utah to carry. have become a little less hard- a marketing employee. While Department of Health and a 15- core, taking the bus or driving in in West Virginia they are given year veteran of the streets. His C.U.: Regarding your commut- the most extreme of conditions. food and shelter by an employee 18-mile round trip ride to work ing route, how did you choose it The hours before and during of Subway, a minimum wage has put approximately 50,000 employee. While in Connecticut, and what advice would you give snowstorms make for excellent the bike ride again takes a small miles on his bikes. to others contemplating their riding. Cycling through fresh turn so that Dan and crew can commuting route. snow is a real blast. But after the meet with the CEO of Subway in Cycling Utah: You initially rode snow has had a chance to freeze order to lobby for a wage increase a low-end bike but switched to a M.J.: I actually didn’t ride for over night, it is a more question- for the young man. And in the Moots cyclocross bike. What are a few years after starting my able ride. end, they ride to the Basketball the advantages of the upgrade? job as the location is near North Hall of Fame unannounced as Temple and Redwood Road. I C.U.: Give the readers some always, though by now they have Mark Jones: There are a number assumed that there would not be reasons for commuting to work. had a few stories about their of advantages. Primarily, the a good route to that busy loca- “pilgrimage” printed in the local weight reduction really helps papers. tion. However when I looked M.J.: By Lou Melini Dan, Jared, and Clint are going home from my job. I do into it in more detail, I found 10. Can be challenging - espe- definitely “true fans” of the game think there is a psychological an excellent route via 3rd North cially on cold winter mornings. I may be going out on a limb of basketball in general and the factor in that riding a lighter bike and the Jordan River Parkway. 9. Good way to meet other bike on this review, but this is abso- Utah Jazz in particular. Clint in gives me freedom and efficiency, For the new commuter, get a commuters. lutely the most entertaining, particular is obsessed with finding therefore I ride more to work, good city map and study the 8. No parking hassles. ABSOLUTELY THE MOST the most picture perfect basketball errands, etc. I receive a lot more possible routes. On a quiet day 7. Set a good example for co- ENTERTAINING, review of a court along the way. The bike enjoyment riding the Moots. I try out some of the possibili- workers. bike tour that has been printed tour is at times interrupted by an in Cycling Utah. The book and also do a lot less maintenance ties to familiarize yourself with 6. More relaxing than driving. impromptu game of basketball, DVD are about brothers Dan and using a second ball that they with the Moots. I was constantly the route(s). Perhaps the route 5. Reduce air pollution. Jared and their friend Clint from futzing with the brakes or derail- are carrying in the “Ark of the will take you a few blocks out 4. Health benefits of cycling are Hyrum, Utah who ride from L.A. Covenant”, their name for the bike leur on my old bike. It became a of the way. Perhaps there are many and well documented. to the Basketball Hall of Fame in trailer. At other times they may real hassle at times. If someone paths, trails and quiet neighbor- 3. Save a lot of money. Springfield, Mass. They are carry- interrupt the trip to stop at a sports is new to commuting to work, hoods that will connect to streets 2. Excellent physical activity- ing a new, NBA quality basketball, bar (though none of them drink maintenance problems can turn with wide shoulders or bike you can skip the gym at night. which is signed by people who alcohol) to catch a Jazz game. one off to commuting in a hurry. lanes. Commute to work, trying 1. It’s fun!! help them along the way. The final The book alternates from life I look at it this way. I could own the route out in good weather. act of their pilgrimage, (using the on the road, to flashes of Dan, one nice car or I could own 4 or Refine the route over time. author’s repetitive description for Jared and Clint in their younger the journey), is to deliver the ball days. By writing in this man- 5 very nice bikes. So when I do Perhaps the bus or Trax will help and put it on display at the Hall drive, it is a 1987 station wagon. with part of the commute. Support Your ner, the book stays fresh and of Fame. Improbable? Naïve? never drags. The part of the book Local Bike Quixotic? Along the way they that I liked best is the interac- C.U.: What advice would you C.U.: How much of a role does undertake other adventures that tions with the people they met give a potential commuter attitude play when the weather is would seem like misadventures regarding accessory components less than ideal? Shop! in the midst of a bike tour. While Continued on page 19 for the bike? crossing the Rockies in Colorado, M.J.: I am a bit of an anomaly M.J.: LIGHTS!! Would you since there are many times that drive a car without LIGHTS!! I enjoy dark, stormy, and cold The lowly mirror is my favorite weather. There is a challenge to accessory. I can’t ride without be met and attitude is a very big it. Again, would you drive a car factor. I try to face the challenge

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Utah State Fair Park, 155 5376 or visit www.cactushugger. DUAL STATE, DUAL CENTURY Week, weeklong festival with N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass org for additional information. bike races, Bike Bonanza, Cycle start time. Registration opens at April 15 - 16 — Bookcliffs Racefest, Salt Lake Century Ride, Bike to 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 or Fax Challenge Weekend Work day, and more! Enduro/XC Race and Trials con- (801) 322-5056 or jonrsmith@mac. test Saturday. Free camping and June 24 – 25, 2006 May 13 — Live Green Festival. com, Online registration at www. fireside music Saturday night. Guided Bicycle Tours 10:30 AM cyclesaltlakecentury.com or Festival Group-rides Sunday. and 1:30 PM. Pierpont Avenue download a Registration Form Great prizes, Cool trophies, (West Temple to 200 West), Amy 2006 Course Map Sweet trails. FuzzyTheBikeGuy@ Durham (801) 333-1106 or www. May 25 — Utah County UTA msn.com, PASSutah.com, (435) Do you want to spend a weekend downtownslc.org Rideshare Bike Bonanza, food 637-0086 cycling? May 14 — Cycle Salt Lake and drink, free prizes, free bike April 27-30 — Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Mountain Bike Tour, 2-5 pm, Meet tune-ups, 6 pm bike ride with the 11th Annual, Clunker Crit, Prizes, at Popperton Park at 11th Ave Mayor, kids bike rodeo, registra- Fun, Fruita, CO, (970) 858-7220 Do you want the challenge of cycling & Virginia St. in SLC, Brian Price, tion for the Thanksgiving Point (801) 328-0499 or brian@slcbike- Classic, and bike trail informa- May 19-21 — San Rafael Swell 200 miles in that weekend? collective.org tion, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The UTA Mountain Bike Festival, 20th Rideshare Bike Bonanza tent will Annual, Emery County, (435) 637- Now you too can have that chance. May 16 — Mayor's Bike to Work be located on the east side of 0086 Day presented by Salt Lake City Ride through Box Elder & Cache Counties in Utah and the street, on 200 West south Mayor's Office and MBAC, a August 11-13 — Dinotrax Fat of Center Street in downtown Oneida & Franklin Counties in Idaho mellow ride with Mayor Rocky Tire Festival, Rides, Pasta Feed, Provo, For more information con- Anderson under police escort Bluegrass Music, Flaming Gorge, $5 of each riders registration fee will go to tact Stacey Gaultney at sgault- from Liberty Park to the City/ (435) 781-2595 or (435) 889-3759 [email protected] or (801) 227- "Habitat for Humanity" County Bldg, then free break- 8958 Visit www.utarideshare.com September 30 — Take Your Kid fast and raffle for all participants, For more information see our website listed below or for event updates. on a Mountain Bike Ride, Boise, Cost: free, 7:30 am, Liberty Park, ID, byrdscycling.com, (208) 434- register on-line at Active.com Lisa Romney, 535-7939, lisa.rom- May 27 — Thanksgiving Point 2607 [email protected], Meet at the Classic Cycling Festival, Free October 26-29 — Moab Halloween northeast corner of Liberty Park kids race, free bike safety clinics, live band on site, free Bike Fest. Group rides, bicycle May 16 — UTA Rideshare Bike to swag, cool vendors and a BMX DemoExpo, fun competitions, Work Day, riders can stop at one TAILWINDS BICYCLE TOURS show, Held in conjunction with evening entertainment. Moab, of our stations for free bagels www.tailwinds-tours.com * 801-556-3290 the Thanksgiving Point Cycling UT, (435) 260-1182 and cream cheese 7:30 a.m. to Festival, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, MARCH 2006 cyclingutah.com 15

Mountain June Cancelled — Utah Summer August 26 — The Endurance 100/ July 23 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Point Criterium Series, April 5th Bike Games, Three Peaks Recreation Mind Over Mountains, 100 mile, Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 -September 27, 6:00 pm, A Area, Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 100 km, and 50 mile individual mountain bike race - points for flight-cat 1, 2, 3, 6:00-6:55 pm, B Racing or (435) 586-5125 races, Park City, thee100.com, each Race, (307) 733-5228 flight- cat 3-4, 6:00-6:45 pm, C June 17 — Cache Valley's Joyride, (435) 649-2129 July 29-30 — Bordertown Challenge, flight- beginner-cat 5, 7:00-7:30 Intermountain Cup #9, Sherwood September 2-4 — Sundance 15th Annual, Intermountain Cup pm, *Women's flight , 7:00-7:30 Hills Resort, Logan, UT, (435) 245- Showdown, DH and Super-D, #13, Wild Rockies Series #7, pm, *Women may race any flight General Info 3628 Utah DH Series, Sundance, UT, XC, DH, freestyle, Oasis (near they choose, 3003 Thanksgiving June 22 — Sundance Kids MTB (801) 375-3231 Wendover), NV, (208) 587-9530 Way, (next to I-15), Lehi, UT visit Intermountain Cup information www.utahvalleyracing.com for (Utah) (801) 942-3498. Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, September ? — 24 Hours of Soldier July 29 — Laramie Enduro, 111 K Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Hollow, Heber, UT, (435) 615-8220 mountain bike race, Happy Jack, more information, or call (801) 400-6130 Wild Rockies Unplugged Series June 24 — The 12 Hours of the E100, September 14 — Sundance Kids Laramie, WY, 307-745-4499 information (Idaho), (208) 587- 12 hour endurance race with site MTB Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, August 5-6 — 22st White Knob Royal Street Hillclimb TT — May 9530. fee to benefit National Ability Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Challenge, Knobby Tire Series, 18 - September 7, Every other USA Cycling, Mountain Region,(UT Center, Individual and Two and September 16 — Sundance Super- and Idaho Short Track XC State Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 900 ft. eleva- Four person Team Categories, Championships, Mackay and ,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD), USA Cycling D Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance tion gain, Royal Street and Deer Park City, thee100.com, (435) Hailey, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) Valley Drive, Park City, (435) 901- (719) 866-4581 Resort, (801) 223-4849 649-2129 890-3118 8872. September 16-17 — Silver Spur Fall July 1 — Chris Allaire Memorial, Classic XC race, also Trail Run August 12-13 — NORBA National Logan Race Club Time Trial Series Weekly MTB Races Utah State Open Championship, and climbing contest, Snowbird Mountain Bike Series #6, XC/ST/ — Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Logan, UT, Intermountain Cup #10, Solitude, and Alta, UT, 801-933-2110 DH/MTNX/Super-D, Snowmass (435) 787-2534 Wednesdays — ?? May ?, May ?, UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942- Resort, Aspen, CO, (719) 866- May ?, and every other Wed. until 3498 September 16 — Tour des Suds, 4581 For dates, see calendar below. 26th Annual, Park City, (435) 649- Sept. 1, Soldier Hollow Training July 1-2 — Flyin' Brian Downhill 6839 August 12-13 — Pomerelle Pounder, Series, 7 p.m., (801) 404-0946 Race, DH and Super-D, Utah DH XC, DH, freestyle, Utah DH Series, Utah Road Races Series, Brian Head, UT, (801) 375- October 7 — Utah State Wild Rockies Series #8, Burley, ID, Wednesdays — May 24, 31, June 3231 Singlespeed Championship, (208) 587-9530 March 4, 11, 18, 25 — Rocky 10 am start, Sundance Resort, Mountain Raceways Criterium — 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, July 4 — Sundance Super-D Auguest 19 — Rendezvous Hill September 6, Sundance Weekly Sundanceresort.com or 801-223- Saturday at noon in March, After Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance 4121 Climb, Teton Village, WY, 6.1 MTB series, 6:30 pm, alternates Resort, (801) 223-4849 miles, 4139 vertical feet, (307) March, Tuesdays, A/B’s - 6 pm, C/D’s 7 pm, 6555 W. 2100 S., West with Soldier Hollow Training Series, October 16-17 — Huntsman World 733-5335 July 8-9 — NORBA National Valley City, UT, (801) 944-8488 Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Senior Games. Must be 50 years Mountain Bike Series #4, Deer or older. three events: hill climb, August 19-20 — Tamarack Twister Valley, UT, XC/ST/DH/Slalom/ Idaho State NORBA XC and DH April 4,11,18,25 — RMR Crit Series, downhill, and cross country. 800- Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 Super-D, (909) 866-4565 562-1268 or [email protected] Championship Finals, Knobby Tire MTB Races Series Final, Tamarack Ski Resort, April 5,12,19,26 — DMV Crit Series, July 8 — Blue Mountain Bike Chase, October 14-15 — 24 Hours of Moab, 25 mile XC race, Monticello City Cascade, ID (208) 338-1016 or Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- March 4, 2006 — Mega-Pro's Classic 11th Annual, (304) 259-5533 (208)Ê325-1000 Desert Rampage, Intermountain Recreation, Monticello, UT, (435) 651-8333 Cup #1, St. George, UT, XC, 587-2029 Idaho and Regional August 26 — Durango MTB 100, April 1 — Hell of the North, just north Kayleen Ames, (435) 245-3628 July 15-16 — Bald Mountain Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771 of the Salt Lake Int'l Airport, 5 mile April 1 — Cholla Challenge, Challenge Downhill, DH and MTB Races September ? — Galena Grinder, circuit. includes 1.75 mile stretch Intermountain Cup #2, in con- Super-D, Utah DH Series, Deer Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 726-4010 of dirt road!, Christian Johnson, (801) 937-6348 junction with the Cactus Hugger Valley, UT, (801) 375-3231 April 8 — Barking Spider, Wild or [email protected] Cycling Festival, St. George, UT, July 15 — Snowbird Mountain Bout, Rockies Series #1, XC, Nampa, ID, September 16-17 — Salmon Grand April 13, 27 — Salt Air TT Series, XC, Jerry Simmons, (435) 674- 19th Annual!, Intermountain Cup (208) 587-9530 Prix, XC, DH, freestyle, Utah DH Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 3185 #11, Snowbird, Ed Chauner at May 5-7 — NORBA National Series?, Wild Rockies Series #9, April 22 — Earth Day Pedal Cup, April 15 - 16 — Bookcliffs Racefest, (801) 942-3498 Mountain Bike Series #1, Fontana, Salmon, ID, (208) 587-9530 10:00 AM, City Creek Canyon, Enduro/XC Race and Trials con- July 20 — Sundance Kids MTB Race, CA, (909) 866-4565 October 8 — 12 Hours of Bootleg (801) 583-6281 test Saturday. Free camping and kids under 12, 5 pm, Sundance April 29-30 — 18 Hours of Fruita, Canyon Race, 2500' climbing per April 22-23 — CANCELLED, St. fireside music Saturday night. Resort, (801) 223-4849 lap, Boulder City, NV, tmr-unlim- George Stage Race, 3 stages, 2 Festival Group-rides Sunday. Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Fruita, CO, July 22 — Taming the Tetons, (970) 858-7220 ited.com, (702) 277-6536 days, St. George, UT, (801) 944- Great prizes, Cool trophies, Sweet 5042 trails. FuzzyTheBikeGuy@msn. Intermountain Cup #12, Jackson April 30 — Blazing Saddles , Wild com, PASSutah.com, (435)637- Hole, WY, Ed Chauner at (801 Rockies Series #2, XC, Nampa, ID, Road April 29 — East Canyon Road Race, 0086 )942-3498 (208) 587-9530 11 AM, East Canyon Resort, (801) 583-6281 April ?? — Tour of Canyonlands, TT, July 22 — The Endurance 100/Mind Racing Over Mountains, 100 mile team May 21 — 4th Annual Coyote HC, Moab, UT, (303) 432-1519 Classic, AMBC race, Avimor, ID, May 2,16,23,30 — RMR Crit Series, relay, 50 mile solo, Park City, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 May 6 — Showdown at Five Mile thee100.com, (435) 649-2129 (208) 338-1016 Pass, 12th Annual, Intermountain May 13-14 — Lava Rama,Wild May 3,10,17,24, 31 — DMV Crit Cup #3, Lehi, UT, XC, Ed Chauner July 29-30 — Bordertown Challenge, Rockies Series #3, Intermountain Series, Every Wednesday, Salt at (801) 942-3498 15th Annual, Intermountain Cup General Info Lake, 801-651-8333 #13, Wild Rockies Series #7, Cup #4, non-NORBA XC, Utah May 13 — Lava Rama,Wild Rockies XC, DH, freestyle, Oasis (near Downhill Series NORBA DH, Utah Road Racing - USCF, Utah May 11, 25 — Salt Air TT Series, Series #3, Intermountain Cup #4, Wendover), NV, (208) 587-9530 Freestyle Festival, Lava Hot Cycling Association - Dirk Cowley, Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 non-NORBA XC, Utah Downhill Springs, ID (208) 587-9530 (801) 944-8488 July 29 — Brian Head Epic 100 May 5-6 — Women's Road Racing Series Devil's Staircase NORBA May 26-28 — Iron Horse Bicycle Cycling Clinic, group riding, rac- DH, Freestyle Festival, Lava Hot and Titanium 50, 50 and 100 mile USA Cycling, Mountain Region races, Brian Head, (909) 866- Classic, Road and Mountain ing skills and tactic, bike safety, Springs, ID (208) 587-9530 Events, Durango, CO, (970) 259- Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, SLC, (801) 809-2570 4565 4621 WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) May 20 — Hammerfest at the May 6 — Buffalo Stampede Road Hollow, Intermountain Cup #5, August 5-6 — NORBA National 535-8113. Mountain Bike Series #5, XC/ST/ May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 — Race , Antelope Island, (801) 589- Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, Ed Wednesday Night MTB Series/ 3675 Chauner at (801) 942-3498 DH/Slalom/SuperD, Brian Head Wood River Cup #1-5, Hailey, ID, Resort, Brian Head, UT, (909) 866- (208) 481-0300 Utah Weekly Series May 18 — Royal Street Hillclimb May 25 — Sundance Kids MTB 4565 TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, UT, (435) Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, Races August 12 — All West June 3 — Kelly Canyon Knobby 901-8872 Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Challenge XC, Knobby Tire Series, Communications Wolverine Rocky Mountain Raceways May 20-21 — Bear Lake Classic, 52 May 27 — Point Blank XC Ridge XC Race, 13th Annual, Kelly Canyon Ski Resort, (Rhire), Criterium — Saturdays at 12 Idaho Falls,ID (208) 338-1016 miles, one lap around Bear Lake Race, Intermountain Cup #6, Intermountain Cup #14, Series noon in March, Tuesdays in April (Pro/1/2 and III's do 2 laps), flat Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT, Ed Finals, Evanston, WY - contact June 11 — Idaho City Excellent - September, 6 pm, 6555 W. 2100 on the west side and north, great Chauner at (801) 942-3498 Paul Knopf or Amanda Wanner Adventure, Wild Rockies Series S., West Valley City, UT, (801) rollers that are a blast on the east May 29 — Sundance Super-D at [email protected] or (307) #4, XC, Idaho City, ID, (208) 587- 944-5042 side, 8:30 am start at Blue Water 783-6470 or (866) 783-6300, ext. 9530 Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance Salt Air Time Trial — Every other Resort, 3 person TTT (men's and 459 women's categories) 9am on Resort, (801) 223-4849 June 17 — Revenge of the Thursday April 13- September 28, August 17 — Sundance Kids MTB Singletrack, Wild Rockies Series Sunday, Bear Lake/Garden City, June 3 — The Sundance Spin, I-80 Frontage Road West of the Kevin Rohwer, (435) 770-9852 Intermountain Cup #7, Sundance Race, kids under 12, 5 pm, #5, XC, Twin Falls, ID, (208) 587- International Center, (801) 944- Resort, Sundance, UT, Ed Chauner Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 9530 5042 May 25-29 — Thanksgiving Point at (801) 942-3498 August 19 — Sundance Super-D June 21 — Cache to Game XC Classic, 5 stage Omnium, Lehi, DMV Criterium — Wednesday's, UT, Jason Preston, (801) 400-6130 June 3-4 — Bountiful Bomber Downhill Race, 9 am, Sundance Race, Mike Yokel Park, Jackson, Driver's Training Center, Where: WY, 12 mile MTB XC, Call (307) Downhill Race, Utah DH Series, Resort, (801) 223-4849 4700 S. 2780 W., West Valley City June 6,13,20,27 — RMR Crit Series, 739-9025 Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 Bountiful, UT, (801) 375-3231 August 26 — Widowmaker Hill Times: A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 7 June 10 — Deer Valley Pedalfest, Climb 10 AM, Ride to the top of June 24-25 — Soldier Mountain pm., C/D Flite 7:45 pm (April 5 - Intermountain Cup #8, Deer the Tram, Snowbird Resort, (801) XC and DH, Knobby Tire Series, September 27), 801-651-8333 Continued on Page 16 Valley, UT - Ed Chauner, 801- 583-6281 Soldier Mtn. Ski Resort, Fairfield, ID 942-3498 (208) 338-1016 Wednesdays — Thanksgiving July 2 — Urban Assault, Knobby Tire Series, Downtown Boise, ID, (208) 338-1016 TAILWINDS BICYCLE TOURS July 4 — 11th Annual WYDAHO Bike Race, Grand Targhee Ski While bicycle touring in Monument Valley or and Summer Resort Alta, WY, 1- anywhere in Utah there are 3 things to remember: 800-TARGHEE ext. 1313 or 307- 1) Bring extra film or memory 2) Only go as fast 353-2300 as the scenery allows 3) The next view may be July 5, 12, 19, 26 — Teton Village more breathtaking than the last. Short Track XC Series, 6:30 pm, Teton Village, WY, (307) 733-4042 For more information on any of our tours including Utah Border to Border, July 8-9 — Brunndage Mountain Bike Festival, Wild Rockies Series Monument Valley & 4 Corners, Salt Lake City History, Antelope Island or #6, XC and DH, McCall, ID, (208) to schedule a custom tour to a destination of your choice please visit our 587-9530 website or give us a call. July 22 — Taming the Tetons, Intermountain Cup #12, Jackson www.tailwinds-tours.com * 801-556-3290 Hole, WY, (801 ) 942-3498 Tell us you saw this ad in cycling utah! for a 5 % discount 16 cyclingutah.com MARCH 2006

July 5 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts September 5 — Tuesday Night Half- Hillclimb Time Trial Series, Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) cycling utah Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or 343-3782 (208) 233-0951 September 9 — Race to the Angel, July 5-17 — USA Cycling Road 20th Annual, 2800' climb, Wells, Festival, Elite, Masters, Junior, and NV, (775) 752-3540 Espoir National Championships, September 9 — Bogus Basin Hill Seven Springs, PA, (719) 866-4581 Climb, Triple Crown #3, 34th CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 16 — Grand Targhee Ski Hill Annual, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Road Time Trial, 9 a.m., Alta, WY, September 16 — Mt. Charleston Hill Continued from page 15 (208) 201-1622 Climb, Las Vegas, NV, 702-228- July 18,25 — Idaho Cycling 9460, [email protected] Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 April 11, 18, 25 — Tuesday Nighter, Enthusiasts Criterium Series, Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 Weekly Road August 2,9,16,23,30 — DMV Crit Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Series, Every Wednesday, Salt April 22-23 — Tour of Walla Walla, July 23 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Rides Racing Lake, 801-651-8333 WA, (509) 527-8724 Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 mountain bike race - points for August 3,17,31 — Salt Air TT Series, April 15 — Tax Day Circuit Race, each Race, (307) 733-5228 Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 Dirt, Pavement, Pain, Fun, July 22 — Well's Fargo Twilight Continued August 10,24 — Royal Street Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 Criterium, 20th Annual, NRC race, Weekend Group Rides — Saturday June 7,14,21,28 — DMV Crit Series, Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 and Sunday, 10 am, meet at 9th Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- UT, (435) 901-8872 April 23 — Spring RR #4, Emmett- and 9th in Salt Lake City. 651-8333 Roubaix, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 July 23? — The Morning After August 5 — Cache Classic Criterium, Boise, ID, (208) 336- Sunday Group Ride — 9 a.m., June 8, 22 — Salt Air TT Series, Every Downtown Criterium, Logan, UT, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — Tuesday 3854 Canyon Bicycles in Draper, 762E., other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 (435) 757-5091 Nighter, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 July 22-23 — BYRDS Junior Stage 12600 S., (801) 576-8844 June 1, 15, 29 — Royal Street August 7-12 — Tour of Utah, six May 3, 17 — Idaho Cycling Race, tobincoaching@earthlink. Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, stages, Provo, UT, (801) 400-6130 Enthusiasts Time Trial Series, net, (208) 343-9130 UT, (435) 901-8872 August 12 — Huntsville 100 RR, Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or Road (208) 233-0951 July 25 — Tuesday Night Half- June 3 — Utah State Road Race Huntsville, UT, (801) 808-1137 or Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) Championship, Little Mountain [email protected] May 5-7 — Treasure Valley Omnium, 343-3782 Tours Course, Logan, UT, (435) 757- August 19-20 — Tour de Gap Stage RR, TT, Crit, Boise, ID, teamdob- 5091 biaco.com, (208) 412-3527 July 29 — Garden Creek Gap Race, in conjunction with the Iron Road Race, Pocatello, ID, (208) June 4 — Utah State Time Trial County Fair, Parawon, UT, (435) May 12-14 — Columbia Plateau 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 Utah and Regional Road Championship, TBA, (801) 944- 990-1393 Stage Race, Heppner, Oregon, 5042 (503) 231-0236 July 30 — Pocatello Downton Tours August 19 — Snowbird Hill Climb, 8 Criterium, Pocatello, ID, (208) June 10 — Sugarhouse Crit, Utah AM, registration from 6-7:30 am, May 13 — Arrowrock TT Series #1, 282-2503 or (208) 233-0951 State Criterium Championship, 10.2 Miles from Shopko on 9400 Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 July 25 — Tuesday Night Half- February 25 — Zion Country Early Sugarhouse Park, SLC, UT, (801) S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, (801) 933- May 20 — Galena Hill Climb Time 944-5042 2110 Bogus Ride, Bogus Hillclimb, (208) Spring Century, 50, 62, and 100 Trial, Galena Lodge to Galena 343-3782 mile options, support Spina Bifida June 11 — Downtown Criterium, August 26 — Jeff Rogers Memorial Summit, ID, (208) 726-7693 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — Tuesday of Utah, St. George, UT, (801) Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City, (801) Sanpete Classic RR, Spring City, May 23 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts 677-0134 944-5042 UT contact Eric Thompson, 801- Night Half-Bogus Ride, Bogus Criterium Series, Holt Arena, Hillclimb, (208) 343-3782 March 3-6 — The Moab Skinny June 17-18 — All West High Uintas 541-3840 Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 August 1, 8 — Idaho Cycling Tire Festival. A Lance Armstrong Classic Stage Race, 18th Annual, September 5,12,19,26 — RMR Crit May 26-28 — Iron Horse Bicycle Peloton Project Event, Four days Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY, Series, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 Enthusiasts Criterium Series, Classic, Road Race and Criterium, Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 of group road rides and events contact Paul Knopf or Amanda September 6,13,20,27 — DMV Crit Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621 in the striking landscape in and Wanner at [email protected] August 9 — Idaho Cycling around Arches and Canyonlands Series, Every Wednesday, Salt May 27 — Arrowrock TT Series #2, stonwy.org or (307) 783-6470 or Lake, 801-651-8333 Enthusiasts Time Trial Series, National Parks. For more informa- (866) 783-6300, ext. 459 Boise, ID, (208) 323-2376 Pocatello, ID, (208) 282-2503 or tion about the festival, including September 14,28 — Salt Air TT Series, June 3, 10, 17, 24 — Hailey Criterium (208) 233-0951 registration materials, info@skin- June 22-24 — Utah Summer Games, Every other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, Series, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- August 11-12? — Magic Valley nytirefestival.comÊ or (435) 259- Road Race with overall Omnium, September 7 — Royal Street velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext. 1 Senior Games 2698. Righthand Canyon, Lund Hwy, Hillclimb TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, June 7,21 — Idaho Cycling March 31 - April 2 — Cactus UT, (435) 901-8872 August 12 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb, Desert Mound, Checkshani Cliffs, Enthusiasts Hillclimb Time Trial Triple Crown #1, Boise, ID, (208) Hugger Cycling Festival in St. Cedar City, (435) 865-8421 or September 9 — LOTOJA, 206 miles Series, Pocatello, ID, (208) 282- 323-2376 George Utah. Featuring the 6th (435) 559-2925 from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY, 2503 or (208) 233-0951 Annual Cactus Hugger Century, August 13 — The Cycling Classic June 30 - July 2 — Gate City Grind (801) 546-0090 Cholla Challenge Mountain Bike June 6,13,27 — Tuesday Nighter Road Race, Boise, ID, 208-343- Race (sanctioned) and Saturday Stage Race, (208) 282-2503 or September 23 — UTA Harvest Moon Training Ride, Boise, ID, (208) 343- 4037 or jonathan@coresportsllc. (208) 233-0951 evening luau and entertainment; Downtown Ogden Criterium, 3782 com free criterium race, mountain bike July 4,11,18,25 — RMR Crit Series, downtown in the Municpal Park June 9-11 — Tour of Eagle, Eagle, night ride, guided mountain bike between 25th & 26th Streets, August 20 — Table Rock HC RR, Salt Lake, (801) 944-5042 ID, (208) 884-1925? Triple Crown #2, Boise, ID, (208) rides including Gooseberry Mesa Ogden, UT, (801) 589-3675 and guided road rides includ- July 5,12,19,26 — DMV Crit Series, June 10 — Lyle Pearson 200, team 867-2488 Every Wednesday, Salt Lake, 801- September 30 — Allan Butler ing a ride to Zion National park; relay road race from Boise to Sun August 26-27 — Intermountain downtown street cyling activies 651-8333 Memorial Criterium, Thanksgiving Valley, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782 Point, Lehi, UT, (801) 400-6130 Orthopaedics Idaho State RR for the entire family. Call 435-674- July 6,20 — Salt Air TT Series, Every June 13 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts and Criterium Championships, 5376 or visit www.cactushugger. other Thurs, (801) 944-5042 October 10-13 — Huntsman World Criterium Series, Holt Arena, Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890- org for additional information. Senior Games. Must be 50 years Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426 3118 July 13,27 — Royal Street Hillclimb or older. Four events: hill climb, April 1-20 — Yellowstone Cycle TT, 5:30 p.m., Park City, UT, (435) time trial, criterium and road June 17 — Gannett Roubaix Road September 2-3 — Gateway Days, ride free in Yellowstone 901-8872 race. 800-562-1268 or hwsg@ Race, Hailey, ID, info@sawtooth- Canyons Grand Valley Bicycle National Park with no traffic, July 4 — Freedom Festival Criterium, infowest.com velo.org or 208-726-0946, ext.1 Classic, Road Race and Criterium, (406) 646-7701 Provo, UT, (801) 400-6130 Grand Junction, CO, (970) 275- October 14 — City Creek Bike June 17-18 — Ketchum Omnium, 1711 April ? — Tour de Summerlin, Las July 8 — Porcupine Hillclimb, Big Sprint, 10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up Trail Creek TT, Circuit Race, Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake Criterium, Ketchum/Sun Valley, City, (801) 442-5800 or 801-424- City, road or mountain bikes, Idaho, Greg Stock sunsummit@ 9216 UCA Points Series Event, (801) cox-internet.com or (208) 726- 0707 or (208) 726-3497 July 9 — Coalville Road Race, 583-6281 Coalville, UT, 801-424-9216 October 28 — Halloween Criterium, June 20-22 — Summer Solstice Stage Race, TT, RR, Circuit Race, July 15 — Sundance Hillclimb, 8 Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT, (801) 400-6130 evenings, Boise,ID, (208) 343- mile climb from Hwy 189 (Provo 3782 Canyon) to the top of the Alpine November 26 — Thanksgiving 4HEh8v2IDES 4HE2OADIS/UT4HERE Loop, Provo, UT, (801) 400-6130 Criterium, Thanksgiving Point, June 23-25 — Elkhorn Classic Stage Lehi, UT, (801) 400-6130 Race, Baker City, OR, (503) 652- -AY   July 22 — Draper Days Criterium, 3763 Draper, UT, jeremysmithslc@ ,>V i]Ê 6Ê‡Ê™Ì Ê>˜˜Õ>°Ê œiÃÊ
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Vegas, NV, (702) 791-4275 Center (just North of Hwy 56, west July 29 — Stanley Challenge, October 1-6 — Monument Valley Multi- April 15 — Willard Bay 100, BBTC of Cedar City), through Hamilton, Boise to Stanley, Boise, ID, (208) & 4 Corners Tour, Monticello, UT, Super Series ride, self-supported, Kanarraville, New Harmony, 867-2488 (801) 556-3290 Sport Bountiful to Willard Bay, (801) 943- Parowan, Summit, and Enoch, July 30 — Chalk Creek 100, BBTC Oct 6-8 — Moab Century Tour, 2117 or [email protected] Cedar City, UT, (801) 677-0134 or Super Series Ride, self-supported Moab to La Sals and back, 45, Races (435) 865-8421 century, Park City to Coalville 65, 100 mile options, Tour benefits April 22 — Ghost Town Riders March 11 — Blue Mountain Century, Deseret Peaks Complex, June 10 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour to Chalk Creek and back, (801) the Lance Armstrong Foundation, - "Health Care for All.", routes 943-2117 or [email protected] 435-259-2698 Canyonlands Triathlon Monticello, 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele, UT, Utah. Xski 4 mile, Bike 35 miles, (801) 677-0134 from 3-100 miles, ride benefits July 30- August 4 — Bicycle Idaho, October 7 — Yellowstone Fall Old the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, help- Run 6 miles. Registration dead- April 29 - May 14 — BRA SU , Bike Sandpoint to Kellog to Sandpoint, Faithful Cycling Tour 2006, West line March 9, monticelloutah.org, ing support primary health care (541) 385-5257 or 800-413-8432 Yellowstone, MT, (406) 646-7701 Ride Across Scenic Utah Tour, 5 for our most indigent patients, 435-587-2271 states, 4 National Monuments, 4 Nampa, Idaho, asandven@trhs. 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Triathlon, sprint road (300 Meter for ALS, self-supported, Springville June 11-18 — Utah Border to Border around Utah Lake, 100, 74, 56, www.slcbac.org or call Jason at Swim/10 mi Bike/5K Run) and to Nephi, (801) 943-2117 or presi- Tour, St. George to Cornish (near and 24 mile options, (801) 943- (801) 485-2906 or John Weis at kids’ race- sprint road (50 Meter [email protected] Logan), 479 miles, (801) 556-3290 2117 or [email protected] (801) 278-3847 Swim/3 mi Bike/1K Run), American Fork Fitness Center, American May 6-7 — The "X" Rides, 'The June 12- July 6 — Great Alaska August 20 — Promontory Point October 21 — Las Vegas Century, Fork, UT, 801-631-2614 or 801-631- Road is Out There', 9th Annual, Highway Ride, British Columbia to 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self- 22,37,55,80 and 110 miles, ben- 2624 or triutah.com 2 fun rides on and off Nevada's Alaska, rides@pedalerspuband- supported century, 120 miles, efits Ronald McDonald House. Extraterrestrial Highway, Rachel, grille.com Brigham City to Promentory, (801) (702) 340-1500 April 15 — 4th Street Clinic Benefit NV, near Area 51, (800) 565-2704 943-2117 or [email protected] Triathlon, Swim 250 yds, Bike 8 June 17 — Killer Loop, a 66 or December 31 - January 1 — New miles, Run 3.1 miles, University May 13 — Yellowstone Spring 100 mile loop from Cedar City August 26 — Desperado Dual , 200 Year's Revolution, century each of Utah, SLC, umed.med.utah. Cycling Tour 2006, Lakeside Ride, through Brianhead and Back to mile double century in Southern day, 50, 70 mile options,Benefiting edu/Triathlon West Yellowstone, MT, (406) 646- Cedar. This brevet style ride fea- Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, Utah Hemophilia Foundation, 8 7701 tures 8500+ feet of climbing at (435) 586-7567 am, Phoenix, AZ, Contact Bob @ April 22 — In Training Spring Triathlon, sprint road (300 Meter May 13 — Color Country Century, altitudes up to 10,400 feet. (435) August 26 — Cache Valley Century 801.677.0134, bike2bike.org 586-7567 Swim/10 mi Bike/5K Run) and 8 am, unsupported ride, 100 Tour - 100 mi/100 km/40mile kids’ sprint road (50 Meter Swim/3 miles, Cedar City, (435) 586 5210 June 24 — Tour of Marsh Creek options. Hosted by Cache Valley mi Bike/1K Run), location TBA, or (435) 559-2925 Valley, fully supported ride pre- Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 801-631-2614 or 801-631-2624 or May 14 — Around The Valley 100, sented in conjunction with the 7AM registration/check in, 12 mi triutah.com BBTC Super Series Ride, self-sup- Pocatello Riverfest! Options of north of Logan on Hwy 91, 435- ported century, circles Salt Lake 25, 62, or 100 miles on the lonely 752-2253. Valley, starts in Draper Park, (801) roads that traverse the lovely August 27 — Cycle For Life, benefit 943-2117 or [email protected] country between Pocatello and ride for cyclists injured in auto/ Malad Pass, then enjoy food, bike accidents, 8, 30, 66, and May 21 — Santa Fe Century, Santa fun, and music at the Riverfest. Cycle Salt Lake Fe, NM, (505) 982-1282 100 mile options, Huntsville Park, Rob Van Kirk at (208) 282-2503 or Huntsville, UT, (801) 556-3290 May 20 — Ride for Independence, (208) 233-0951 August 27 — The Big Ride, BBTC Century National Federation for the Blind, June 24-25 — MS 150 Bike Tour, Boise, ID Super Series Ride, self-supported, Benefits MS Society and multiple 164 miles, Mt. Green over Monte May 20, 2006 May 20 — Cycle Salt Lake Century sclerosis research, Cache Valley Cristo, to Evanston and back, Ride, Salt Lake to Antelope Island Fairgrounds (400 South 500 West), (801) 943-2117 or president@ and back, 33, 67, or 100 mile Logan, Utah, (801) 493-0113 bbtc.net options. Utah State Fair Park, 155 June 24-25 — Dual State, Dual August 27 - September 2 — BBTC N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass Century Weekend Challenge, start time. Registration opens Southern Utah Parks Tour, (801) two 100-mile rides or two 50-mile 943-2117 or [email protected] at 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 or rides, Tremonton, UT, (801) 556- Fax (801) 322-5056 or jonrsmith@ 3290 September 4 — Hooper Horizontal mac.com, Online registration at 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, www.cyclesaltlakecentury.com July 1-3 — Northwest Tandem self-supported century, State or download a Registration Form Rally, Corvallis, OR, nwtr2006@ Agriculture Building to Hooper 2006 Course Map nwtr.org and Back, (801) 943-2117 or presi- May 20 — Bear Lake Classic, 54 July 4 — Taterville 100, BBTC Super [email protected] miles, recreational ride in con- Series Ride, self-supported centu- September 9-19 — Utah Parks Tour, junction with Bear Lake Classic ry, Wellsville to Idaho and back, 493 miles, Southern Utah, Adv. Road Race, one lap around Bear (801) 943-2117 or president@ Cycling Association, (800) 755- Lake, flat on the west side and bbtc.net 2453 north, great rollers that are a July 7 — Antelope by Moonlight September 10 — Tour de Tahoe, blast on the east side, 8:30 am Bike Ride, 12th Annual, This a Bike Big Blue, 4th Annual, ride start at Blue Water Resort, Bear popular non-competitive ride, around Lake Tahoe, 72 miles, Twentieth Annual Lake/Garden City, Kevin Rohwer, held at night during the full-moon. Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704 (435) 770-9852 Views are spectacular, food is September ? — Galena Tour, June 3 — Little Red Riding Hood, delicious. ride goes from mari- na to the historic Fielding Garr Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 788- Start Time: 7:30 AM @ The Utah State women's only metric century 9184 ride, 35, 63, and 100 mile options, Ranch, about 22 miles round-trip. Fair Park, 155 North 1000 West Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) Registration fee includes park September 10-16 — Southern 943-2117 or [email protected] entry, t-shirt and refreshments. For Utah National Parks Tour, Cedar There will be three ride lengths: more information contact Neka City, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar June 3 — Salt Lake City Marathon Roundy, Davis County Economic Breaks, (801) 596-8430 33 miles, 67 miles and 100 miles. Bike Tour, 25 miles without stop- Development, 801-451-3286 or lights through th e streets of [email protected] September 16 — Sawtooth Century Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon Tour, Ketchum, ID, info@saw- course, start: 6:00 a.m. at the July 9 — Tour de Boise, Boise, ID, toothvelo.org or 208-726-0946, Olympic Legacy Bridge near the (208) 343-3782 ext.1 For information or to register online Fort Douglas TRAX stop, saltlake- July 9 — Mt. Nebo Loop, BBTC Super September 17-23 — LAGBRAU citymarathon.com or email bik- Series Ride, self-supported cen- (Legacy Annual Great Bike cyclesaltlakecentury.com [email protected] or call tury, start in Nephi to Springville Ride Across Utah), Blanding to or contact (801) 412-6060 to the Mt. Nebo loop, (801) 943- Cedar City, 400 miles on scenic June 3-4 — Treasure Valley Idaho 2117 or [email protected] highways and through National Jon R Smith (801) 596-8430 MS Bike Tour, 50-200 miles, Boise, July 10 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D, Start at Parks, fundraiser for young Native ID, (208) 336-0555 Sundance and ride down to American education, (801) 278- [email protected] 6220 June 3-9 — Cycle Utah Spring, Payson around the Nebo Loop to St. George through the National Nephi and then back up through September 23 — Heber Valley Parks, Southern Utah, Adv. Utah Valley to American Fork, Olympic Century. 50 & 62 mile Our Proud Sponsors Cycling Association, (800) 755- then ride up AF canyon around options. Enjoy scenic Heber 2453 the Alpine Loop and finish back Valley during its autumn finest REI at Sundance, 170 miles with over during this fun and challeng- C.R. 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Cycling Association, 16.5, 32 and 60 mile options, (800) 755-2453 Idaho State University, Pocatello, Salt lake City Transportation June 10 — Utah Summer Games ID, more info: FSAlliance.org, Tina Tailwinds Bicycle Tours, LLC Petroglyph Century, in con- July 24 — Pioneer Century, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported 208-282-2854 or mladtina@isu. Two Creeks Coffee House junction with the Utah Summer edu Games, 50, 62, 100 mile options, century, Mountain Green, (801) Starts at the Cedar City Equestrian 943-2117 or [email protected] 18 cycling utah.com MARCH 2006

8. Roger Gillespie, Biogen 4. Gary Dastrup Ogden One; 133 cycling utah 9. Kent Carlson, Vanguard 5. Kris Arnott 6. Kathy Sherwin; Team Biogenidec; 10. Richard Kendall 6. Chad Harris 109 Men B 7. Kevin Wilde 7. Jen Hanks; Revolution; 97 1. Kris Arnott, Pikes Peak 8. Mike Kracht 8. KC Holley; 94 Velo 9. Kelly Glenn 9. Karen Dodge; Heartstrings/Ogden 2. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution 10. Shane Larson One; 92 3. Ira Tibbits, USU Cycling Category C 10. Tiffany Pezzulo; Team 4. Gary Dastrup, Wattage 1. Craig Curtis Biogenidec; 65 5. Charles Heaton, Canyon Bicycles 2. Josh Gunter 11. Nikki Stone; Cutthroat Racing; RACE RESULTS 6. Nick Ekdahl, Guthrie’s 3. David Leikam 63 7. Ted Tatos, Revolution 4. Louis Melini 12. Evan Simms; 61 2. Julie Holmes 6.Darren Marshall, Porcupine Step-o-han Warsocki, Bingham’s 8. James Glenn, Contender 5. Neale Schiffman 13. Maren Gibson; Heartstrings/ Cyclo 3. Virginia Houston, U of U 7.William Nesse, Canyon Cycles 2. Sam Moore, Canyon Sports 9. Lew Rollins, 9th and 9th 6. Mark Pasternak Ogden One; 27 Cross 4. Kammie Petrime, Cutthroat 8.Charles Heaton, Canyon Bicycles 3. Nathan Kammerath, SBO 10. Chad Harris 7. Mike Rossberg Overall B 9.Gary Dastrup, Wattage 4. Matthew Sutton, Wasatch Touring 8. Mitchel Heiner 1. Kris Arnott; 451 Women A 9. Vince Jones 2. Ted Tatos; Revolution; 428 Utah Cyclocross Series Race #8 10.Mike Kracht, Revolution 5. Linde Smith, Biogen 1. Heather Edwards, Canyon Sports Utah Cyclocross Wheeler Farm Masters 55+ 6. Dave Wood, Guthrie’s 10. Seth Bradley 3. Gary Dastrup; U of U/RMCC 2. Amy Campbell Women B Wattage Training; 427 Series Race #7, Ft. Salt Lake City, Utah 1.Lew Rollins, 9th and 9th, State 7. Kent Carlson, Vanguard 3. Priya Noronha, Peak Fastener Buenaventura, Ogden, November 13, 2005 Champion 8. Greg Freebairn, Canyon Bicycles 1. Julie Holmes 4. Ryan Ashbridge; Revolution; 407 2.Louis Melini, State Champion 9. Jeff Street, Canyon Bicycles Men C 2. Felicia Alvarez 5. Nick Ekdahl; 406 Utah, November 5, 2005 Men A+ 2nd Place 10. Steven P. Lewis, Cole Sport 1. Josh Gunter, New Moon 3. Virginia Houston 6. Mike Kracht; Revolution; 405 1.Bart Gillespie, Biogen, State Women A Women A 2. Troy Nye, Bikeman.com 7. Charles Heaton; 338 Juniors Champion 1.KC Holley, Mad Dog Cycles, State 1. Amy Campbell 3. Stacy Goodrick 2005 Utah Cyclocross 8. Samuel Sloan; Revolution; 315 1. Tanner Putt, X-Men 4. Neale Schiffman, Ogden One 9. Lew Rollins; 303 2.Jason Sager, Hotel San Jose, State Champion 2. Joanna Miller, Cutthroat Series Overall Points 2. Paden Hoover, New Moon Champion 2nd Place 2.Amy Campbell, State Champion 3. Nikki Stone, Cutthroat 5. David Leikam, Bikeman.com 10. Ryan Miller; Cutthroat Racing; 3. Colin Curtis, Cents Payroll 3.Thomas Spannring, 1-800- 2nd Place 4.Priya Noronha, Peak Fastener 6. Mike Rossberg 269 Overall A+ 4. Andrew Putt, X-Men CONTACTS, State Champion 3rd 3.Joanna Miller, Cutthroat, State Category B 7. Bill Peterson 11. Darren Marshall; 264 1. Bart Gillespie; Team Biogenidec; Category A+ Place Champion 3rd Place 1. Charles Heaton, Canyon Bicycles 8. Brian Avery 12. John Rech; 260 359 1. Bart Gillespie, Biogen 4.Art O’Connor 4.Priya Noronha, Peak Fastener 2. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution 9. Gregory Adams 13. Clint Carter; 253 2. Thomas Spannring; 329 2. Ali Goulet, Alan Factory 5.Jon Gallagher, Cole Sport Men C 3. Mike Kracht, Revolution 10. Phil Pattison 14. James Glenn; 245 3. Mitchell Peterson; Revolution; 303 3. Mark Santurbane 6.Mitchell Peterson, Revolution 1.Chad Harris, State Champion 4. Clint Carter, New Moon 15. Doug Smith; 241 Women B 4. Jon Gallagher; Cole Sport; 302 4. Thomas Spannring, 1-800- 7.Shawn Mitchell, Bodie 2.Sean Lanan, State Champion 2nd 5. Ted Tatos, Revolution 16. Kevin Wilde; 234 1. Julie Holmes 5. Sam Krieg; ICE 251 CONTACTS 8.Tad Hamilton, Title One Place 6. Kris Arnott, Pikes Peak Velo 17. George Klonizos; U of U/RMCC 2. Felicia Alvarez 6. Mark Santurbane; 227 5. Sam Krieg, ICE 9.Matt Karre, Contender 3.Josh Carlstrom, State Champion 7. Nick Ekdahl, Guthrie’s Wattage Training; 230 3. Judy Allen 7. Dirk Cowley; 201 6. Art O’Connor 10.Dirk Cowley, SBO 3rd Place 8. Darren Marshall, Porcupine 18. Alex Whitney; U of U/RMCC 4. Virginia Houston 8. Art O'Connor; 193 7. Mitchell Peterson, Revolution Men A 4.Trent Duncan 9. James Glenn, Contender Wattage Training; 230 Juniors 9. Eric Flynn; 147 8. Eric Flynn 1.Step-o-han WarsockiBingham’s 5.Josh Gunter, New Moon 10. Mike Bronn 19. James Harper; 229 1. Andrew Nelson 10. Ali Goulet; U of U/RMCC 9. Shannon Boffeli, Revolution 2.Jaron Zenger, Racer’s Cycle, State 6.Stacy Goodrick Category C 20. Kent Carlson; 227 2. Andrew Severance Wattage Training; 144 10. Dirk Cowley, SBO Champion 7.David Leikam 1. Josh Gunter, New Moon Overall Women B 3. Paden Hoover 11. Jason Sager; 139 Category A 3.Sam Moore, Canyon Sports, State 8.Louis Melini 2. David Leikam, Bikeman.com 1. Felicia Alvarez; 9 4. Jacob Layer 12. Brad Buccambuso; 121 1. Sam Moore, Canyon Sports Champion 2nd Place 9.Mike Severance, Ogden One 3. Craig Curtis, Logan RC 2. Virginia Houston; U of U/RMCC 13. Darrell Davis; 114 2. Greg Freebairn, Canyon Bicycles 4.Jesse Gora, Zanders Jewelers, State 10.Stephen Brown, Cutthroat 4. Mike Severance, Ogden One Wattage Training; 11 14. Anthony Johnson; 107 3. Step-o-han Warsocki, Bingham’s Champion 3rd Place Women B 5. Brian Avery Utah Cyclocross 3. Julie Holmes; 6 15. Matt Karre; Contender Bicycles; 4. Nathan Kammerath, SBO 5.Matthew Sutton, Wasatch Touring 1.Judy Allen, State Champion 6. Louis Melini 4. Judy Allen; 4 Series Race #11, Ft. 102 5. Michael Burnside, Autoliv 6.Greg Freebairn, Canyon Bicycles 2.Julie Holmes, State Champion , 7. Mike Rossberg 5. Lisa White; 3 Buenaventura, Ogden, 16. Skylere Bingham; 95 6. Chuck Collins, ICE 7.Nathan Kammerath, SBO 2nd Place 8. Warren Worsley, Bikeman.com 6. Nikki Stone; 2 17. Jim Fearick; Contender Bicycles; 7. Reed Wycoff, Contender 8.Chuck Collins, ICE 3.Felicia Alvarez, State Champion , 9. Pat Putt, X-Men Utah, December 3, 2005 7. Leslie Fredette; 2 81 8. Mathew Sutton, Wasatch Touring 9.Linde Smith, Biogen 3rd Place 10. Michael Spencer 8. Jodi DeRouchey; 2 18. Cody Peterson; 75 9. Linde Smith, Biogen 10.Dave Wood, Guthrie’s 4.Jodi DeRouchey Women B Juniors 9. Katie Gasser; 1 19. Kevin Radzinski; 72 10. Denny Kalar, Cole Sport Masters 35+ 5.Virginia Houston, U of U 1. Judy Allen 1. Andrew Nelsen 10. Jana Lee Koyle; 1 20. Shannon Boffeli; Revolution; 67 Women A 1.Art O’Connor, State Champion Juniors 2. Julie Holmes 2. Tanner Putt 11. Heather Richardson; 1 Overall A 1. Amy Campbell 2.Jon Gallagher, Cole Sport, State 1.Andrew Nelsen, State Champion 3. Felicia Alvarez 3. Andrew Severance 12. Karen Nye; 1 1. Sam Moore; 412 2. Jen Hanks, Revolution Champion 2nd Place 2.Tanner Putt, X-Men 4. Katie Gasser, U of U 4. Mason Allen 13. Missy Burke; 1 2. Step O Han Warsocki; 405 3. KC Holley, Mad Dog Cycles 3.Shawn Mitchell, Bodie 3.Andrew Severance 5. Virginia Houston, U of U 5. Paden Hoover 14. Saskia Short; 1 3. Nathan Kamerath; 355 4. Christine Eckel 4.Step-o-han WarsockiBingham’s, 4.Mason Allen 6. Colin Curtis Overall C 4. Mathew Sutton; 346 5. Priya Noronha, Peak Fastener State Champion 3rd Place 5.Paden Hoover, New Moon 7. Jacob Layer 1. Josh Gunter; 386 5. Greg Freebairn; 308 Category B 5.Jaron Zenger, Racer’s Cycle Category A+ 2. Louis Melini; 301 Utah Cyclocross Series 6. Reed Wycoff; Contender Bicycles; 1. Mike Kracht, Revolution 6.Tad Hamilton, Title One 1. Jon Gallagher 3. Stacy Goodrick; 273 288 2. Kris Arnott, Pikes Peak Velo 7.Sam Moore, Canyon Sports Race #10 at Wheeler 2. Mark Santurbane 4. Warren Worsley; 263 Utah Cyclocross Series 7. Charles Collins; ICE 282 3. Jesse Hoffman, White Pine Touring 8.Greg Freebairn, Canyon Bicycles 3. Mitchell Peterson 5. Mike Rossberg; 256 Farm, Salt Lake City, UT, 8. Linde Smith; Team Biogenidec; 4. Nick Ekdahl, Guthrie’s 9.Chuck Collins, ICE Race #9, Rocky Mountain 4. Thomas Spannring 6. Craig Curtis; 246 Novermber 26, 2005 265 5. Gary Dastrup, Wattage 10.Richard Kendall 5. Brad Buccambuso 7. Phil Pattison; 222 Raceway, West Valley 9. John Iltis; 237 6. William Nesse, Canyon Cycles Masters 45+ 6. Eric Flynn 8. Pat Putt; 219 City, Utah, November 19, 10. Richard Kendall; 237 7. Sam Sloan, Revolution 1.Dirk Cowley, SBO, State Champion Category A 9. David Leikam; 210 Men A+ 11. Sean Hoover; 227 8. Charles Heaton, Canyon Bicycles 2.Darrell Davis, Porcupine, State 2005 1. Reed Wycoff 10. Gregory Adams; 170 1. Bart Gillespie, Biogen 12. Dave Wood; Team Biogenidec; 9. Ted Tatos, Revolution Champion 2nd Place 2. Nathan Kamerath 11. Stephen Brown; Cutthroat 2. Jon Gallagher, Cole Sport 225 10. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution 3.Jeff Street, Canyon Bicycles, State Juniors 3. Sam Moore Racing; 165 3. Thomas Spannring, 1-800-CONTACTS 13. Stephen Wasmond; 222 Category C Champion 3rd Place 1. Andrew Nelson 4. Step-O-Han Warsocki 12. Aaron Luptak; 164 4. Sam Krieg, ICE 14. Kent Carlson; 222 1. Craig Curtis, Logan RC 4.Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles 2. Tanner Putt, X-Men 5. Richard Kendall 13. Neale Schiffman; 151 5. Art O’Connor 15. Clemens Muller Landau; 2. Josh Gunter, New Moon 5.Ron Peeleman, X-Men 3. Andrew Putt, X-Men 6. Kent Carlson 14. Brian Avery; 139 6. Mitchell Peterson, Revolution Cutthroat Racing; 199 3. Neale Schiffman, Ogden One Men B 4. Andrew Severance 7. John Iltis 15. Jim Speer; 133 7. Eric Flynn 16. Michael Burnside; 183 4. Louis Melini 1.Kris Arnott, Pikes Peak Velo, State 5. Mason Allen 8. Mathew Sutton 16. Dev Letendre; 131 8. Anthony Johnson, SBO 17. Bob Saffell; Revolution; 176 5. Phil Pattison Champion 6. Paden Hoover, New Moon 9. Linde Smith 17. Chris Colgan; U of U/RMCC 9. Jim Fearick, Contender 18. Jeff Street; 174 6. Dev Letendre, Autoliv 2.Kent Carlson, Team Joyride, State 7. Colin Curtis, Cents Payroll 10. Stephen Wasmond Wattage Training; 127 10. Darrell Davis, Porcupine 19. Denny Kalar; Cole Sport; 169 7. Mike Rossberg Champion 2nd Place Category A+ Women A 18. Mike Severance; 127 Men A 20. Chad Wassmer; Cole Sport; 156 8. Bryce McEven 3.Ted Tatos, Revolution, State 1. Mark Santurbane 1. Heather Edwards 19. Steven Sheffield; Cutthroat 1. Sam Moore, Canyon Sports Overall Women A 9. Brian Avery Champion 3rd Place 2. Brad Buccambuso, Utah State 2. Amy Campbell Racing; 127 2. Dave Wood, Guthrie’s 1. Amy Campbell; Revolution; 319 10. James Swink 4.Jesse Hoffman, White Pine Touring 3. Darrell Davis, Porcupine 3. Joanna Miller 20. Kulani Fischer; 122 3. Step-o-han Warsocki, Bingham’s 2. Joanna Miller; Cutthroat Racing; Women B 5.Nick Ekdahl, Guthrie’s 4. Dirk Cowley, SBO 4. Priya Noronha Overall Juniors 1. Nikki Stone, Cutthroat Category A 4. Nathan Kammerath, SBO Category B 278 1. Tanner Putt; 322 1. 5. Linde Smith, Biogen 1. Nick Ekdahl 3. Priya Noronha; 259 2. Paden Hoover; 228 6. Matthew Sutton, Wasatch Touring 2. Ryan Ashbridge 4. Heather Edwards; 228 3. Andrew Severance; 151 7. Reed Wycoff, Contender 3. Ted Tatos 5. Kirsten Kotval; Heartstrings/ 4. Andrew Nelsen; 136

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3. Kory Sumsion; 1:04:49 AM 4. Kyle Jackson; 1:07:38 AM time National Champion, jumped 5. Austen Willes; 1:08:31 AM Touching the Void - around a slower rider. My mind True Fans - Continued 6. Jared Hall; 1:09:50 AM Continued from page 10 from page 12 Sport Men 18-29 screamed to go with him, but my 1. Jack Gage; Loveland’s Cycle; body refused to answer the call. 40:50 2. Aaron Packard; Racer’s Cycle; ride the course and despite the Through the Finish I sprinted up across America. These passages 42:51 3. Mike Walkenhorst; 43:43 rain, I still didn’t think the condi- the hill just to hold my line in a are positive and uplifting, giv- 4. Brian Christensen; 44:08 tions were too bad. The snow on savage crosswind. By now my ing the reader an itch to do their 5. Steven Brumbaugh; Loveland’s Cycle; 46:59 the ground was turning to slush hands were frozen claws and I own “pilgrimage”. You will meet 6. Christopher Trevino; 48:28 couldn’t feel my feet. The course and appreciate the many signers 7. Tyler Jiles; 50:36 and ice and there were sections 8. Jason Ferry; 51:28 of mud and standing water that was deteriorating fast and I was of the ball. The first signer, the 9. Steven Smith; Racer’s Cycle; trying to run more to stay warm, Reverend Kenny Shaw, “allows” 52:58 would be trouble, but all in all it 10. Jaron Harvey; 53:53 seemed to be appropriately epic but my coordination was fail- the boys to sleep on the church 11. Willie Nelson; 54:21 ing and it was getting harder to lawn when he finds them there 12. Nathan King; 59:57 for cross nationals. I finished my 13. David Coombs; 1:05:21 warm up and picked my spot at remount the bike. Through the the next morning. Upon arrival 14. Daniel Nuffer; 1:07:39 in Parlin, Colorado Chuck Glaze 15. Kevin Harris; 1:08:00 the start, peeled off some clothes finish line I looked up to see 2 to Sport Men 30-39 go, and was positive the race was fixed the bike trailer. He is the 1. Jeremy Branch; Revolution; and awaited the countdown in the only full-time resident as well as 40:48 icy rain. about to be called off. Spectators Sam Moore took the Overall Utah 2. Carson Chynoweth; Mad Dog and course marshals had run for postmaster, storeowner, mayor, Cycles; 42:00 The officials gave us brief chief justice and handyman. Uncle Cyclocross Series in the Men's A outdueling 3. Adam Hickman; 43:11 final instructions, blew the whistle cover, there were racers all over 4. Ryan Allred; 43:26 the course, crashing or wandering Gary, Dan and Jared’s real uncle Step-O-Han Warsocki in the series finals. 5. Carl Vizmeg; Mad Dog Cycles; and we were off. I got a decent is a hoot. Harley Davidson rider 45:30 start from the 3rd row and hit the off in search of help. At the bell, 5. Andrew Putt; 122 1. Alison Knutson 12:29:10 6. Randy Willes; 46:30 I could feel the blackness in my Gary Kelley befriends the boys 6. Mason Allen; 108 Singlespeed 7. Greg Johnson; 46:39 first corner in about 20th. As we 8. Gordon Garrett; Racer’s Cycle; peripheral vision closing in and a in Iowa. Another Harley lover, 7. Colin Curtis; 84 1. Patrick Fasse 12:35:00 47:22 raced into the first uphill turn, a John Buckant, hosts them in West 8. Jacob Layer; 56 2. Spencer Derryl 12:36:21 9. Rusty Lugo; Team SUDD; rider in about 5th went down and distant part of my brain began to 9. Chelsea Layer; 27 3. Kenny Jones 12:36:32 48:26 worry. I stumbled and staggered Virginia. 4. Fred Wilkinson 12:39:00 10. Jared Evans; 49:16 the rest of the field went down My only criticism of the book Overall Team Points 5. Steve Boyd 12:39:30 11. Brian Buehner; 49:29 with him. I survived the scrum, around the course, not really sure 1. Revolution, 2394 6. Scott Greenwood 12:40:40 12. Shane Evertsen; Bump & why I was doing it anymore. I is personal. One may try to do a 2. U of U/RMCC Wattage 7. Tom Warr 12:40:41 Grind; 50:19 remounted and assessed the dam- trip on the very cheap as the boys Training, 1475 8. Bob Saffell 12:49:45 13. Jeff Frederick; 50:51 age. Shannon Skerritt and a few crashed on a straightaway, maybe 3. Cutthroat Racing, 1308 9. Patrick Beecroft 12:51:34 14. Rhet Scherschligt; Bump & accomplished but breaking private Grind; 53:02 I had briefly lost consciousness. A 4. Team Biogenidec, 1254 10. J.J. Merrill 12:51:55 others were already around the property to do so crosses my line. 15. Christian Oles; Pedaling Pigs rider passed me and I didn’t care. 5 Cole Sport, 930 11. Brian Price 12:53:30 of P.C.; 54:23 next turn, but I tacked onto a In their attempt to live on $10/day, 6. ICE, 606 16. Shawn Teigen; 59:29 As I approached the Finish in 12. Janet Miller 12:58:35 group that stretched into the top they camped anywhere, which I 7. Contender Bicycles, 468 17. Scott Ash; 1:02:29 14th place, I heard the announcer 8. Heartstrings/Ogden One, 252 Sport Men 40+ 10. As we passed through the pit, had done when I was their age. call out my name, but he sounded 9. TCW Racing, 59 1. Daryl Devey; 47:20 I felt good and knew I’d be able to Sometimes sprinklers went off Frozen Hog Mountain 2. Bruce Neilson; 48:23 miles away. I went about 6 feet Mountain 3. Vince Jones; Bikeman.com; move up once the course opened which they dismantled, though not Bike Race, February 6, 49:49 past the line, dropped my bike and Bike up. On the approach to the first always perfectly. 2006, Alpine, Utah 4. Kris Nosack; 50:21 wandered down the hill towards Racing 5. Christopher Artig; 50:31 barrier section, when my right foot The book is not a novel such 6. Greg Gerber; 51:23 the last standing tents. My Dad, 12 & Under 7. Kevin Lawrence; 53:31 hit the ground, it was all ice; I fell as Andrew Pham’s book, Catfish 1. DeVante Buehner; 7:23 8. Jim Jackson; 53:43 my coach and my pit crew were 2. Jacob Layer; 2:02 and slid headfirst into the barri- and Mandala, which I reviewed 2nd Annual Frozen in 9. Val Peterson; 53:48 all there, but I wasn’t aware of 3. Carlee Hunsaker; Bingham 10. Paul Zimmerman; 55:59 ers. I was on my back in about 3 for Cycling Utah a few years ago. Time Time Trial Race Cyclery; 4:02 11. Patrick McKnight; 59:23 inches of the coldest water imagin- them. Nobody really knew where The book is more than the tour- Presented by Cutthroat Expert Men 18-29 12. Brent Peterson; Racer’s Cycle; I was going but they let me go 1. Gregy Gibson; Racer’s Cycle; 1:01:41 able. I struggled over the barriers, ing books that I have recently Racing, Park City, Utah, 54:53 13. Scott Hunsaker; Bingham until I found a heat vent. I pan- 2. Ryan Blaney; Bike Peddler; Cyclery; 1:05:09 ran through the mud and thought it reviewed. It stands alone as a January 20, 2006. 56:12 icked when my coach tried to take 14. Steve Horstmanshoff; 1:05:45 was awful early to be this cold. well-written book, a quick read. 3. Brit Hawk; Bike Peddler; 58:27 15. Mark Schaerrer; Pedaling Pigs my gloves off and got angry when Male Expert 4. Jeremiah Smith; 1:01:10 of P.C.; 1:05:51 Half a lap further on, I was If you’re a fan of Robert Kirby, 1. Bart Gillespie 12:47:10 5. Jake Garrett 1:02:45 Sport Women 13-17 surprised to find myself with my Dad suggested we go back to a columnist for the Salt Lake 2. Gregy Gibson 12:54:50 Expert Men 30-39 1. Kelli Williams; Utah Mountain 1. Bart Gillespie; Racer’s Cycle; the car. It was a full on Nor’easter 3. Ty Hansen 1:00:15 Biking; 1:09:04 Chris Peck, winner of both Gran Tribune, you may note a resem- 48:13 4. Scott Wetzel 1:01:05 Sport Women 18-29 by now, and if I was going to blance of style. The DVD is a 2. Scott Wetzel; 50:27 1. Erin Gibson; Racer’s Cycle; Prix races in Boston. I plowed 5. Lance Runyan 1:01:35 3. Aaron Stites; Racer’s Cycle; die it was going to be in soak- companion to the book, but not 6. Shannon Boffeli 1:04:55 52:35 forward with him for a bit and got 55:16 2. Jenny Morrill; Bike Peddler; ing wet lycra in front of that heat 7. Adam Lisonbee 1:11:15 an exact copy. Reading the book 4. Tom Warr 57:44 1:03:40 myself back into the top 20 before 5. Racer Gibson; Racer’s Cycle; vent. For 45 minutes, I shivered 8. Dennis McCormick 1:30:15 3. Dixie Williams; 1:05:17 crashing again on an off camber and watching the DVD, though Female Expert 59:30 4. Jill Muramoto; FFrosted Phillys; uncontrollably and slowly peeled describing the same experience, 1. Susy Abbene 1:08:40 6. Elliot Smith; Bump & Grind; 1:09:31 AM section. The field was already Male Sport 1:08:22 Sport Women 30+ back layers. A frazzled EMT will entertain you differently in 7. Sam Moore; 1:12:03 scattered to hell and gone, but I 1. Tim Briley 12:38:45 1. Karen Holmes; 50:30 8. Steve Wasmund; 1:16:33 checked in on me, but by then I each of the formats. For example, 2. Steve McCormack 12:41:05 2. Jolene Nosack; 59:36 had to keep going, even though it Expert Men 40+ 3. Tonya Hutchison; 1:01:08 knew I would be OK and he ran the visit to Calvin Klein is well 3. Roger Gillespie 12:41:15 1. Kenny Jones; Racer’s Cycle; already felt like the win was gone. 4. Michael Engberson 12:44:02 4. Cameron Lansky; 1:07:24 off to help others. Eventually I 50:11 5. Heather Hemingway-Hales; written in the book, but only the 5. Matt Flygare 12:47:40 It was still raining and I was get- 2. Roger Gillespie; Racer’s Cycle; FFrosted Phillys; 1:07:32 got enough dry clothes on to make DVD can show the expression 6. Terry Walker 12:47:55 57:28 6. Ali Searle; 1:08:10 ting colder and wetter, but my core 3. Alan Jarrett; 1:10:22 a run for the car, and get back to a of George, the suit and tie-wear- 7. Jeff Hiatt 12:48:05 Team Results felt OK, and my legs felt good on 8. Bruce Argyle 12:50:10 Expert Women 1 Racer’s Cycle A 30 very long, hot shower. ing chief of security, while Dan 9. Patrick McKnight 12:53:25 1. Sarah Sutherland; FFrosted 2 Racer’s Cycle B 21 the sections of the course where 10. Chris Oles 12:53:55 Phillys; 1:11:35 3 Ffrrosted Phillys 10 Through the years, I’ve done makes his pitch in his pitch while Singlespeed you could open it up. I thought 11. Dom Bria 1:03:50 4 Bike Peddler 7 some crazy things on a bike but wearing his tank top. The DVD 1. Linde Smith; Racer’s Cycle; 4 Loveland Cycle 7 maybe I could salvage a top 10 Female Sport 39:50 this was the craziest. I’m con- does have the added pleasure of a 1. Lyna Saffell 1:04:30 4 Revolution 7 and start in the first row next year. 2. Ryan Miller; Cutthroat Racing; 5 Cutthroat Racing 4 Male Beginner vinced that there were riders in second cycling adventure that the 43:19 5 Mad Dog Cycle 4 Everything still made sense at that 1. Todd Christensen 12:26:01 3. 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By Greg Overton more innovation and technol- ogy into the product line at Jay Elggren has history. Blackbottoms, including a new Or history has Jay Elggren. baggy mountain bike short with Regardless of the perception, removable padded liner. Jay is the owner of Utah’s Blackbottoms will also be Blackbottoms Cyclewear, and much more visible at cycling in terms of a company’s time in events beginning in 2006, in business, that’s a lot of history. part because it’s been chosen Blackbottoms is Utah’s longest as the clothing supplier to the standing manufacturer of cycling University of Utah cycling team. products, now entering its 32nd “We’re the only non official year, and still providing riders athletic department team to be with outstanding value and qual- allowed to use the U of U logo ity. on its clothing. We’ll be using Blackbottoms was founded our new sublimating abilities to by Barbra (Zakarian) Thomas in create these jerseys.” Jay said. her home in 1974, with Barbra In addition, Blackbottoms will performing all of the design- further integrate with the cycling ing, cutting and sewing herself, community by being involved mainly for friends. From that at many events, from races to beginning, the company grew charity rides in the coming sea- and became a popular brand son. The company is also a par- throughout the western states. ticipant in the Cycling For Kids For nearly three decades, charity. Blackbottoms provided bike Blackbottoms is driven by a dealers with a value oriented small core group of employees, apparel line that allowed them and relies on local seamstresses to offer their customers high and seamsters for the bulk of quality and high value. Jay has its sewing. The cycling industry been at the helm for two years, in general is very much reli- after buying the company in ant on cottage industry - and 2004, and is continuing the Blackbottoms is no different, Blackbottoms tradition, while at having implemented this method the same time injecting innova- for much of its life. Throughout tion and modern technology into its three decades, quality control the products. has been the main focus, and “ We’re a small company, maintaining that quality and but we use the same technology consistency for all of its prod- and Italian pad in our shorts as ucts during its current period of most of the major brands.” Jay growth is Jay’s primary goal. told us, adding, “That’s a change Blackbottoms currently we’ve made recently to bring up offers a line of cycling cloth- the technical spec of our shorts. ing that ranges from basic six And we are one of the very few panel shorts, to high tech eight manufacturers to still offer a panel shorts, tights, bibs, jerseys bike short with a leather-like and knickers. Jay is planning original chamois, for the more to expand the company’s offer- traditional customer.” ings as time allows, telling us In a turnabout, most of those ‘…right now, we’re trying to major brands also use some manage our growth effectively, of Blackbottoms’ technology. and will add products as we The company created the first can.” Currently, he has history cycling short to use flat-lock to build upon, and history has stitching in order to reduce an enthusiastic steward to carry the thickness of the seams in Blackbottoms forward for the its shorts. Traditionally, more next three decades. common over-lock stitching has been used by most other brands, resulting in a source of friction Note: You can find them on the on the skin at the seam because web at www.blackbottoms.com. of the increased thickness. Jay has already incorporated