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THE VOICE OF NORTHWEST CYCLING MARCH 96•FREE Seattle’s Bicycle Patrol BY JAY STILWELL N A COLD December day, Officers James Stephens and Phil Wall are braving the ele ments to patrol Seattle’s Westlake area. Un Olike other officers, they don’t have the warmth and protection of a patrol car; they rely on bicycles to cover their beat. Riding approxi- mately 6,000 miles a year, these officers have become accustomed all types of weather and people. The holiday shoppers smile and suspi- cious looking characters seem to shrink back into alleys as they ride past. These policemen are part of the twelve officer squad that make up the West precincts bicycle patrol. Officers Stephens and see ‘Bike Patrol’ on page 5 Preparing for the Road Racing Season BY ERIK MOEN, PT REETINGS! I hope that you have all had a true winter break and are fresh for the 1996 season. Making the season fulfilling and Gstrong involves appropriate winter prepara- tion as being part of your yearly Periodization plan. Periodization in its simplest form, is gradual and progressive athletic training which overloads the athlete’s physiological system, so that adap- tation to higher work loads can be made. The most important part of any periodization train- ing is the employment of appropriate rest time allowing the athletes body to keep up with in- See ‘Road Racing’ on page 6 A conversation with Gary Fisher BY GINA L. FEDASH The man who helped create the sport that has become a way of life for so many of us, re- cently visited Seattle. Gary Fisher, one of the inventors of the moun- Permit No. 5390 tain bike, came to town from San Anselmo, Cali- US Postage Seattle, WA Bulk Rate fornia to “spread the word” about his ’96 line, PAID but also to listen. “I wanted to come out to the front lines, to see what’s going on,” Fisher said. See ‘Gary Fisher’ on page 7 It’s not a boast—it’s a fact: More major races are won on Bianchi bicycles than any other. Events like the Giro d’Italia and Paris-Roubaix. And four of the last six World Championship Road Races. Over 1000 major races since the turn of the century. Bianchi follows this simple philosophy: What wins—works. Isn’t it a pleasure to know that even if you never race, your bicycle is a winner? Once you really get into this sport, the world becomes your health club. OREGON WASHINGTON Olympic Sports Ciclo Sport Shop Sammamish Valley Cycle Bellevue 35th Ave. Skateboards Olympic Sports- South Center Olympic Sports- Northgate 925 SW 10th Ave 8451 - 164th Ave. NE 14404 NE 20th 28717 Pacific Hwy. S. #A 300 Andover Pkwy. West 10700 5th Ave. NE Portland, OR 97205 Redmond, WA 98052 Bellevue, WA 98007 Federal Way , WA 98003 Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98125 (503) 227-3535 (206) 881-8442 (206) 747-7990 (206)839-5202 (206) 575-3799 (206) 363-3007 Ciclo Sport Shop Olympic Sports Olympic Sports Fiorini Sports Woodinville Ski Rentals Olympic Sports- Bellevue 91 S. State Street Northgate South Center 4720 University Village Pl. NE 17530 132nd Ave. NE 14404 NE 20th Lake Oswego, OR 97034 10700 5th Ave. NE 300 Andover Pkwy. West Bellevue, WA 98007 (503) 636-3521 Seattle, WA 98125 Tukwila, WA 98188 Seattle, WA 98105 Woodinville, WA 98072 (206) 363-3007 (206) 575-3799 (206) 523-9610 (206) 485-7547 (206) 747-7990 2 MARCH 1996 Bicycle Paper PUBLISHER’S NOTE To me Bicycle Paper is 25 years of Our goal is to always be the “Journal of service to the Northwest cycling community. Record for cycling the Northwest.” VOLUME 25 • NUMBER 1 One-quarter century dedicated to reporting, Bicycle Paper columnists like Gordon fessionalism which people bring to the MARCH 1996 exploring, promoting and caring. Peggy Stew- Black, Maynard Hershon and Estelle activity at every level. In our 25th year, ard, Barkley Kruse, Dave Shaw and all the Gray assure both fun and insight, with a our aim is to contribute to that spirit. As PUBLISHER/EDITOR Paul Clark people who have supported Bicycle Paper clear Northwest focus. In April, the first always we are your mouthpiece. Keep in PUBLISHER/SALES Bob McCall have created a legacy. Bicycle Paper has paid ever Bicycle Police Blotter contributed by touch with us. Let us know when we are EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kristin Foerch cycling the respect it is due, while embrac- Paul Grady, who engineered the Seattle on the right track. Tell us what we are ADVERTISING SALES David Stolber ing the joy which comes with just getting on Bicycle Police, will excite and entertain. missing. From Salem to Boise to MARKETING Gina Fedash a bike. Touring, commuting, racing, The contributions of Mike & Candi Vancouver BC and beyond Bicycle Pa- GRAPHIC DESIGN Kate Pak activism,mountain, road, tandem, recumbent; Murray, Eric Zuelow, Stan Gregg and per is a tradition for cyclists in this re- Ned Jamgochian it all has a voice in Bicycle Paper. others will bring us inside the regional gion. PHOTOGRAPHERS John Pratt/Pursuit Photo In celebration of the our 25th anni- racing scene. Would you like to help report on cycling in the Marianne McCoy versary, we’ve given Bicycle Paper a new One of the things that has made work- Pacific Northwest? If so, call Bicycle Paper at (206) shape and layout. As well, we’ve boosted ing with the Northwest cycling commu- 323-3301, fax to (206) 323-2905 or e-mail to WRITERS Michael Adamson distribution: 25,000 copies each month! nity very satisfying is the care and pro- [email protected] Warren Workman Noel Zanchelli Mike Lewis LETTERS Gordon Black Gina Fedash Don’t get tanked by me, but when I moved into the center to work and get this decision struck Estelle Gray Dear Editor: of my lane, the one closest to me went down. left and took out his buddy, putting his Robert Whitford, Mt. Vernon, WA Mike & Candi Murray The article by Gordon Black “Toned, Tuned and Tanked” (Winter 95) telling passenger in the hospital. The kicker was Maynard Hershon that his tire tracks were 30-40 feet back Eric Zuelow how the court of appeals has decided that Article one-sided it is alright to drink and ride has really from the intersection and when they slid through I was already 30 feet up the side Dear Editor: struck a nerve. It appears that the Court I am writing in regard to the Fabio PRINTING Consolidated Press has decided that bicycles are not real ve- road. So, for the next 20 minutes that it Casartelli story (Winter 95). It angered MAILING Grosse Mailing hicles and therefore, do not need to be took for the medics and police to arrive, me a great deal to read this one-sided treated as such. Let me tell you what hap- I had one irate motorcyclist in my face opinion about someone else’s decision Bicycle Paper is published ten times a year, pened to me this fall. calling me every name in the book and not to wear a helmet. Your writer, Noel monthly February through November by I had just taken delivery of the second threatening to sue me, telling me that Clark-McCall Communications, Inc., 1205 Zanchelli, quotes Motorola Team direc- East Pike St., Suite 1A, Seattle, WA 98122. bike I ever had (I’m 50). We took off on because bicycles pay no road taxes we Phone 206-323-3301 Fax 206-323-2905. E- our maiden ride around my normal short have no road rights etc, etc, ad nauseam. tor Hennie Kuiper as saying that a hel- mail CMC @ accessone.com Subscription met “would have been no use. The part rates: $12.00 per year; $20.00 for two years. loop. The new Raleigh is eight pounds Fortunately, after taking virtually iden- POSTMASTER Send address changes to: lighter than what I am used to, and I was tical statements from us, the police set of his head that took the impact wouldn’t Bicycle Paper, 1205 East Pike St., Suite 1A really enjoying flying down the road do- them straight about who had the right have been protected.” Unfortunately, the Seattle, Washington 98122 article goes on to say that not racing the All articles, photos and artwork appearing ing about 25 mph. I glanced behind for of way: me. The troopers on scene indi- in Bicycle Paper are the sole property of Bi- traffic, saw nothing, signaled for a right cated that they had never seen anything day after Fabio’s death was questionable. cycle Paper. No reprinting or any other use is If this is how Mr. Zanchelli truly feels allowed without obtaining the written per- turn and started to slow for the corner, a like it before! mission of the publisher or editor. 90-degree uphill with gravel intersection. The problem now is that the Court of about professional bicycling, he need not Unsolicited editorial contributions about personalities, touring, racing, advocacy, equip- As I signaled, the bike drifted into the Appeals has just told this guy that he is cover it in any form, nor should he ever ment, health and events are welcome. All center of the lane. Upon turning the cor- right. If bicyclists do not have to obey straddle a bicycle if this how he honors manuscripts should be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Write or ner and starting up the hill, I heard a the laws governing vehicles (drinking in- a fallen hero. We all have a right to call for editorial guidelines and deadlines.All crash, much swearing and saw a motor- cluded) then we do not have road rights.