FREE! VOL 40 ISSUE 6 40 YEARS OF CYCLING COVERAGE BICYCLEPAPER.COM AUGUST 2011 Bikes: The “Green” Machines that are RACING Portlanders Shine and Shatter Moving Vancouver toward Sustainability Records in Rain-Shortened AVC By Dave Campbell a team with two Portlanders among its five world-class sprinters, most hen the Alpenrose Velodrome of the nation’s elite fixed-gear rid- WChallenge (AVC) began in 1999, ers now have a Portland connection. it became one of the richest, competi- And despite a program cut short by tive, most anticipated and prestigious unseasonable rain on Sunday, the track races in the country. Riders, hometown favorites shone brightly including many Olympic medalists, and a number of records tumbled in world champions, and countless the process. national champions, have gathered Time trial racing kicked off the annually to race at the unique and event on Friday, July 15, and Wash- steeply banked 268-meter track nes- ington rider Dan Harm (Broadmark tled in Portland’s southwest hills. The Capitol) won his fifth consecutive AVC major change witnessed over the past 4 km individual pursuit title, posting thirteen years has been the increased a 4:58.07. Californian Elizabeth New- performance level of the locals. Once ell won the Women’s 3km pursuit in just happy to make the finals, Rose 4:00.72, just in front of Gilian Carlton City riders now count themselves of Victoria, B.C. (Oak Bay Bicycles). among the very best. From two high- San Jose’s Dave Mamimski claimed level local coaching programs to the elite Project London 2012 (Olympics), see “Alpenrose” on pAGE 9 Riding across the Burrard Bridge in the cycling lane, protected from automobile traffic. During peak periods, between 500 to 800 cyclists cross the bridge every hour. Photo courtesy of City of Vancouver HEALTH By Katie Hawkins 10 percent of overall travel and 15 percent of trips that Combining Modern Science are less than 8 kilometers. etro Vancouver, B.C. has a vision, and everything Vancouver saw the most drastic change in public with Ancient Wisdom Mis looking green. Named the most eco-friendly city transportation during the 2010 Olympics, when traf- in Canada for the past two years fic was reduced by 40 percent. By Melissa Shays, ND, LAc, PC blood markers. Naturopathy believes by Corporate Knights magazine, According to Vancouver City that looking at the overall health the city is establishing itself as Council, a quarter of those who here is more to cycling perfor- picture is more important than treat- the “Green Capital” in their stopped driving stuck with public Tmance than mental strength and ing the symptoms alone. Treatment 30-year strategy that focuses on transportation. ample energy gels. Regardless if you includes nutritional supplements, sustainability through creating a “They understood that it are racing, training to improve your herbal extracts and prescription compact urban area, supporting works!” exclaims council mem- personal best, or enjoying a scenic medications while conforming to the an ecological economy, protect- ber, David Cadman, Chair of ride, your health and wellness play international sport governing bodies ing the region’s ecosystem and the Standing Committee on a role in your experience. Licensed banned substances list. responding to climate change Transportation and Traffic. “They Naturopathic physicians (ND) are impacts, developing complete realized they didn’t have to hassle able to bring cyclists an innovative Labs communities, and supporting to find and pay for a parking spot, set of personalized treatment options Hemoglobin (Hgb), Hematocrit environment-friendly transpor- all while enjoying a more pleasant that focus on performance, recovery, (Hct) and Ferritin (Ft) are common tation choices. But Vancouver ride to work.” and feeling their best. Naturopaths blood constituents that are moni- isn’t satisfied with being named Last year marked the end of attend a four-year graduate-level tored in endurance athletes and are the greenest city in Canada; a 10-year plan implemented in naturopathic medical school and markers for iron deficiency and thus, they’re going global, and hope 2000. Under Mayor Robertson’s receive standard education in labora- oxygen carrying capacity. These levels Photo courtesy of City of Vancouver to do so before the end of the leadership, the city’s bicycle in- tory testing, physiology, pathology, decrease in elite cyclists by 11.5% Bicycle boxes allow cyclists to go ahead of project in 2040. frastructure budget has doubled and prescription medication. They during the Tour de France[1]. Unusu- motor vehicles, providing better visibility. “The recognition [from Cor- from $1.7 million to about $3 mil- are also trained in clinical nutrition, ally high Hgb and Hct values can be porate Knights] confirms we’re on the right track,” said lion. Much was accomplished with bicycle and public botanical medicine, and have a strong indicators that an athlete has been Mayor Gregor Robertson to the Vancouver Observer, “to transportation infrastructure: 10 percent of all roads now background in disease prevention. artificially increasing their red blood become the world’s greenest city by 2020.” By then, include designated bikeways, and in the last few years, Naturopathic medicine is an excel- cell production (blood doping). Iron Vancouver hopes to see 50 percent of its population Vancouver has focused on separating bikes and autos, lent choice for the endurance athlete. from supplements and dietary sources walking, cycling, and using public transportation. The adding 400 km of greenways and bike routes. The goal The rigors of training and competition is poorly absorbed by the body and city council states that bicycles are a large component can change an one’s hormone levels, SEE “2040” on PAGE 8 see “HealTH” on pAGE 5 to the number, hoping that they will account for around thyroid function, energy levels, and TRACK WEEKLY PEOPle’s coasT FLATWEBTV The Northwest is home to Publisher Jay Stilwell Two Oregon BMX Flatland four velodromes and each offer describes his experience at the fans help bring the sport back programs to get you started. inaugural Oregon coast ride. from the fringe. PG 6 PG 7 PG 15 TRIVIA NEWS New Alaskan Way Trail Bicycle Trivia By Katie Hawkins By Dave Campbell Transportation (WSDOT) has recently opened Cyclists who are annoyed of having to a new multi-use trail between King Street and After nearly a month of sitting spellbound in front of our TV sets, listening to the com- endure the confusing commute from West S. Atlantic Street. The path separates cyclists mentary of Phil and Paul and the ecstatic revelry of Bob Roll, it seems only fitting to celebrate... Seattle to downtown can finally breathe a sigh and pedestrians from traffic and dodges the More Legends of the Tour de France of relief. With all the puzzling signage and Alaskan Way construction of south downtown detours, cyclists have been forced to waste long as well as the congestion from freight trains. Q1. Going into the 2011 version, which he only recently announced he would ride, Spaniard minutes waiting for the train and have had to According to WSDOT, access to the new Alberto Contador has won an amazing six Grand Tours in six attempts. The 2007 Tour, deal with stressed Alaskan Way traffic that path can be found northbound at S. Atlantic The 2008 Giro and Vuelta, the 2009 and 2010 Tours and the 2011 Giro. What is the record has been constantly redirected due to all of the Street and southbound at S. King Street. The for consecutive Grand Tour victories? We all know the rider, Eddy Merckx, of course, construction as the new section of SR99 from old east side portion of the trail has been closed but ... how many did he claim? S. Holgate Steet to S. King Street is being built. and access to the new section can be entered at Q2. To wear the Blue/White/Red tricolor as French National Champion during the Tour The Washington State Department of First Ave. S or from E. Frontage Road South. is a dream come true. To swap it for the Malliot Jaune is something else entirely. Who was the last rider to do this? Redmond Bike Park Update Q3. When the great Eddy Merckx won the Tour de France it was a huge success for Belgium. By Katie Hawkins Despite the country’s overwhelming superiority in the One Day races, the Belgians had ter plan for it being built on Education Hill in been shut out of Tour victory for thirty years. Who was the last Belgian winner previous For the past two years, the City of Redmond Redmond, the design was recently presented to Merckx? Note: There have been none since Merckx either! has been in the planning process for a new bike at a public land-use actions notice meeting and Q4. By the time you read this, we will know how “The Schlecks” fared in the 2011 Tour de park that legitimizes the current use of the south was appealed by some unhappy neighbors. France. Despite their favorite status, the two Luxembourgers have won precious few side of Hartman Park, where mountain bikers Opponents to the project claim the project stage races and no Grand Tours. In fact, they have won only a combined four. Can you and BMXers have already built dirt jumps. Con- will bring parking problems, safety issues, name them? struction was supposed to begin last September, public urination and insufficient protection of after Hilride Progression Development Group the nearby wetland. Now it looks like it may Q5. Another Tour favorite is Australian Cadel Evans, many times a bridesmaid in major created its design, but the approval process take up to a year to resume construction on the stage races (including twice in the Tour de France and a staggering four times in the and several appeals have stalled the plan from much-anticipated park.