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Speaking of Spokes A Cycling Culture: Utah versus The World a rare sight to even see a . were rare enough that we usually cyclingutah.com/oct/Fall-Winter- By David Ward We drove to Skopje, the capital of remarked on it, and they were fewer 2009counter.html ) , and to a Macedonia, and I don’t even recall than I see on a daily basis right here lesser extent, Vienna, also had a vis- Maybe I am a little defensive here. seeing a bike. From there we drove in . ible number of cyclists. 4543 S. 700 E., Suite 200 So be it. But to hear some tell it, the to Delphi and Athens. Ix-nay on the Indeed, and thanks in part to the In Belgrade, though, cyclists were Salt Lake City, UT 84107 rest of the world, or at least Europe sighting of any cyclists. fact that Jessica works for the Foreign rare. I participated in a city tour with iBikeBelgrade. Actually, it was a and Asia, are cycling meccas. You Of course, Delphi is perched Service and thus has lived at diverse www.cyclingutah.com hear stories from those who have on the slopes of a mountain, and locations of the world, we have been tour of the part of the city known been to Amsterdam, Paris and other you would have to be a real moun- able to visit several foreign countries. as New Belgrade, developed from a swampy area by Tito’s government You can reach us by phone: areas about how cycling is part of the tain goat to do much cycling there. And honestly, it seems to me there are (801) 268-2652 culture, part of an everyday lifestyle. But the winding road up to Delphi more cyclists in the Salt Lake Valley in the years following World War II. I found out from Milo , our guide, Our Fax number: Well, that is all just a little, or rather a would be a great climbing ride. And than in most of the places I have vis- that an organized ride and rally to (801) 263-1010 lot, overblown. And I often get tired Athens? Well, you would be risking ited. There are exceptions, of course. promote cycling had been held just of hearing it. a lot to ride regularly in that traffic. I Amsterdam seemed to be everything the week before (while we were in Dave Iltis, Editor & I just returned from a trip to felt at risk just driving in it, though in we hear it to be, and my day of rid- Greece). Milo told me that Belgrade Advertising eastern Europe where we spent time truth it was really rather fun. ing in Amsterdam was a real treat. was not so great for cycling, but [email protected] in Serbia, Macedonia and Greece. We drove over 1600 miles on (See my article, “Amsterdam Has Me activists were trying to make it bet- In Belgrade, where my daughter, our trip, probably close to half of it Thinking” in the Fall-Winter 2009 ter. It sounded much like Salt Lake, David R. Ward, Publisher Jessica, lives and works, it was quite off freeways. Sightings of cyclists issue of Cycling Utah. http://www. though cycling and cycling activism [email protected] is clearly far more developed here. In addition to Amsterdam, I Contributors: Ben Simonson, have biked in Dhaka (Bangladesh), Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, Kathmandu (Nepal), Vienna, Quebec, Andy Singer, Wayne Cottrell, Madrid, and the Alps and in David Ward, Charles Pekow, . I have also had the opportu- Jared Eborn, Lukas Brinkerhoff, nity to visit, in addition to the coun- Wayne Hansen, Mark Deterline, tries already referred to, India, , Bryson Perry, Ian Scharine, Ireland, England, , , Katherine Beals, John Higgins, , , Singapore, Tyler Servoss, Jo Garuccio, Tom Diegel, John Roberson, Thomas , and . Wow! Dansie, Jackie Tyson, Sarah Just listing them takes my breath Kaufmann, Chris George, Karim away. Friends call us world travel- Khader, Heather Khader, Ty ers, but in truth the majority of these Hopkins, Danny Larisch, Kai countries were visited in connection Reed with trips taken when we have gone to visit our daughter. Distribution: Dave, Karma, In all these countries, including and Marinda Ward, Doug India and China, cyclists are a clear Kartcher, David Montgomery minority, both recreationally and as (To add your business to our commuters. Even in the Pyrenees free distribution list, give us and Alps, unless a major race is in a call) progress, there are not that many Administrative Assistant: cyclists on the roads. 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Tour of Utah Preview and Guide thousand spectators will cheer the peloton along as they race for the glory to be found at each finish line as well as in Park City when the race concludes on August 10. “The 2014 Tour of Utah features an outstanding field of teams with international star power and strong domestic riders,” said Steve Miller, president of Miller Sports Properties which organizes the Tour of Utah. “Spectators should be very excit- ed to witness the tremendous talent of these riders as they compete for seven days over the byways and forces with Larry H. Miller Sports operating plans and budget. In 2013, mountaintops of Utah. The challeng- Properties to help ensure the race’s the Tour of Utah migrated south for a ing route, beautiful scenery and a long term success. The Utah Sports pair of stages. Those stages remain in field of world-class cyclists add up to Commission has provided critical 2014 with some modification but this a highly-anticipated 10th edition of funding and marketing support to year’s race is taking its show on the the Tour of Utah.” assist in the Tour of Utah’s growth. road to new extents with the added As one would expect as some- “This event continues to raise seventh stage and a Stage 5 start thing ages, it gets bigger – better, the bar as America’s Toughest Stage in Evanston that carries the peloton Will repeat in this year's Tour of Utah? He won the 2013 even. Race,” said Jeff Robbins, presi- over the Bald Mountain Summit in edition with a stellar climb up Empire Pass. Photo: Dave Iltis For 2014, the Tour of Utah has dent and CEO of the Utah Sports the Uinta Mountains. sprouted in two ways. A seventh Commission. “With stage three Also part of the race’s growth winners, the Tour of Utah – especial- stage was added to the race and the returning to Miller Motorsports Park, is the addition of the Tour of Utah By Jared Eborn ly after it was acquired by the Larry race is crossing the state border for one of Utah’s many world-class ven- Women’s Edition to be held in con- H. Miller sports properties - saw its the first time with a trip to Evanston, ues will be highlighted and show- junction with Stage 3 on August 6 at 10th Anniversary Edition to Run future secured by a strategically slow Wyoming. cased around the world.” Miller Motorsports Park. from August 4-10, 2014 growth pattern. It is, event organizers “The Tour of Utah will achieve But a moderate approach to grow- The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah say, a move that has not only helped multiple first-time superlatives in the ing the Tour of Utah does not mean may be a mature, internationally Well, what do you know, the the race survive, but thrive as it has 10th edition of the race,” Miller said. the race is cutting corners. Rather, respected event. But that does not Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is all developed into “America’s Toughest “For the first time, the race has the Tour of Utah has spread its wings mean the organization is satisfied. grown up. Stage Race” with courses that thrill been expanded to seven days. We by design. After the Larry H. Miller With a legacy to maintain, the event What began as a local stage race the eyes as much as they strain the will surpass the milestones of 750 companies acquired the race, a hub- hopes to grow in future years with centered around Thanksgiving Point legs. miles and 57,000 feet of climbing. and-spokes approach to implemented. additional stages, more venues and in Lehi is now entering its tenth The 2014 version of the Tour of We have expanded the route beyond This created a central headquarters partnerships with other American year and is undeniably a part of the Utah is a celebration of the race’s Utah’s borders. However, the iconic for the race with individual stages stage races to create an even stronger American and international cycling coming of age. Starting in Cedar red rock scenery, national forests and radiating (for the most part) from the professional cycling calendar in the fabric. City on August 4, the Tour of Utah mountain passes remain as the foun- Salt Lake City hub. This allowed the western hemisphere. But that growth didn’t come with- will cross Southern Utah’s red rock dation of an awe-inspiring course for race to minimize operating expenses Look for the Tour of Utah out a few pains along the way. landscape before heading north to our spectators and cyclists to experi- by not requiring massive transfers Guide in this issue - See From a local race featuring almost traverse the Wasatch Front’s classic ence.” of equipment, personnel, teams and Page 18 for Teams, Route exclusively local racers to an inter- canyons and valleys. Partners from inside the state other infrastructure. Preview, and Where to national field featuring Along the way, a few hundred and across the country have joined But as the race matured, so did the Watch 4 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Commuting Electric Bikes: Will They Become the Future of American Bike Transportation? really big. The info I read indicated when issues have come up. that Yuba was the more affordable option for cargo bikes and I liked C.U.: It sounds like the e-bikes the look of the Yuba . The have helped expand your bike com- website directed me to my local deal- muting. How do the kids like the er and I went to test drive one as soon bike? as I could. That’s when I realized I’d have to get the elMundo longtail bike Heather: My older daughter loves in order to haul both kiddos; I test the bike in all kinds of weather and drove it and became smitten. prefers to commute by cargo bike. I was part of the camp that The younger daughter is a fair weath- thought of e-bikes the wimpy way er biker and initially didn’t like the to ride a bike. After I test-drove bumps and the wind. We’ve found the Yuba elMundo and other electric her enough warm gear and she’s been bikes. I became really excited about enjoying it more as she ages. They the opportunities an e-bike could both are a lot happier on the bike provide. They are incredibly fun and when the weather is warmer than 50 powerful. I realized that the elMundo degrees. I’m lucky that my schedule could replace my car for at least 80% is pretty flexible so we are able to of my transportation needs and had bike to most of our errands including to have it right away. music class, tumbling, library visits, My husband chose the Pedego trips to the park to play, shopping, City Commuter because it was the eating out, etc. best fit for him. It’s a cruiser-type bike with a rack area, lights, and disc C.U.: Elicia, your turn. Tell me brakes. The classic bike frame and about yourself. seat are a bit large for me so I have a hard time staying in the seat. This Elicia: I was raised in Grand Heather Khader commutes with her kids on a Yuba elMundo cargo bike. Photo: Karim Khader. prevents me from riding it much and Junction, CO, and went to university I think my hubby is okay with that back east to get a degree in theatre. I

was focusing on public transportation By Lou Melini to get to work but became frustrated by the cost. I’m not physically com- The commuter column has petitive or athletic. I really enjoy bik- now been published for 10 years. ing as I’m much more in tune with I will start the next decade with the world around me and it keeps what could be the next revolution in me healthier. I enjoy the journey and bicycle – Electric appreciate a form of exercise that has (e-Bikes). To help with this column I more than one purpose. Biking gets will be profiling two users of e-Bikes, me where I need to go and fulfills Heather Khader and Elicia Cârdenas. my fitness needs. It’s win-win for me. I started commuting to work very Cycling Utah: Heather, discuss occasionally early last spring after a little about yourself and how you purchasing a . Prior came to bike commute on an e-Bike. to that, I owned an older, neglected mountain bike that actually never

Karim Khader on a Pedego Electric Bike in fronf of Blue Monkey Bicycles in Murray. Photo: Heather Khader.

lot of my time to be with my kid- as I was pretty excited to frequently started riding my bike for transporta- dos. I really got motivated to find an borrow it from him. Lou, you and I, tion when I was on the road work- environmentally friendly way to go ran into each other at the bike rack at ing for various opera companies in on our adventures. work and you noted how big the seat Florida, Chicago, Portland, and New We tried a Burley child trailer that was. I believe your comment was, “Is . While living in Portland, I start- Elicia Cârdenas commutes on a Specialized Turbo E-bike. Photo: Courtesy Elicia we utilized with our regular bikes but that thing heated?” It’s obviously a ed working in a community bike shop Cârdenas. it always made me nervous. I felt like pretty cushy ride for the right body. women’s programs, working the girls were too far away from me We’ve gone to Blue Monkey in kids programs, and doing basic Heather: I’m a married mom of made it to a mountain. Last fall my and not very visible to drivers. They Bicycles in Murray for our e-bike retail and education / outreach in the two wonderful girls ages 5 and 2 1/2. schedule changed a bit when I went started sneaking their hands out of purchases. They’ve been really I feel pretty strongly about minimiz- from a full-time management posi- the cover and playing with the bike wonderful to work with. Duane, ing my environmental impact and tion at St. Mark’s hospital to a prn/ and trailer wheels and my 5 year-old the owner, and his team have been Continued on page 24 doing my part to improve the air. I per diem dietitian. This freed up a didn’t fit so well. I started my search incredibly helpful with assisting us for something different.

C.U. How did you end up with the e-Bike?

Heather: My first exposure to a Yuba Cargo bike happened when a dad came zooming thorough an intersection with three kids sitting right behind him. The kids looked so happy and carefree and I thought ‘I’ve got to get me one of those’. I started my research and originally got really excited about the bucket style of cargo bike like the Madsen but started to think it was more bike then I could handle - it just seemed JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 5 6 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

UDOT Releases tenance division. I have not veri- fied that it has been fixed, but I’m New App to Report assuming that will happen quickly. Roadway Issues The best part of the app is that it’s free. UDOT pays SeeClickFix a fee June 2014 - The Utah each year for extra features beyond Department of Transportation has the open version. released a new smartphone app The app only works on UDOT called UDOT Click ‘N Fix to report roads, however. This is a drawback, roadway issues on state roads. since it’s sometimes difficult to The app, which runs on both know what government agency or iPhone and Android platforms, municipality operates the road. The allows users to snap a photo, add app, however, has road ownership geolocation data, and details on the data and won’t allow you to report type of hazard. Once submitted, it is issues that are not on UDOT or routed by UDOT to the appropriate USDOT roads (which are oper- department that can fix the issue. ated by UDOT). Additionally, the UDOT licenses the technology options for the type of issue do from SeeClickFix.com and released not include anything bike specific. the app earlier this year. According to our source, UDOT has I tried it out recently to report a no plans to add any bike specific chunk of cement in the roadway on reporting options either. However, 300 W and 100 S in Salt Lake City. the existing options should cover It was easy to use the app. UDOT most roadway issues for cyclists. responded quickly to the post to say that it had been sent to the main- -Dave Iltis

ily a loner per se; he likes company, Peter and the Brink - but only if he has sized them up to Continued from page 13 find out if they are good enough known to forego the naps and instead thinkers to match his keen intellect. embark on the SuperBrink; adding in another 3 hour loop to the south There are few people who can spend of the Brink that is equally rough, an entire day pondering all of the challenging, and remote (Saturday economic implications of a newly- SuperBrinks are always followed by opened Myanmar, and Peter is one Sunday Recovery Brinks). of them. While Peter does virtually all of He just happens to do it…on The these rides alone, he is not necessar- Brink. JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 7 8 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Mountain Bike Racing Trans-Sylvania Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race Travelogue and Stage Race Tips plush cabin in a campground about a than many of the other routes and By Sarah Kaufmann mile from the venue. (All but two of the trails are rough and raw. Day 6 the stages start at a central location, is the Queen Stage and features the If lap format and single-day XC where most people stay). We had rock masterpieces of John Wert and mountain bike races are leaving you a kitchen and shower in the cabin, Tussey Ridge trails. Amazing! Day 7 longing for a more ‘epic’ challenge making cleanliness and cooking pret- is often a bit of a parade lap as many and adventure, mountain bike stage ty simple. By the middle of the race, of the GC positions are solidified racing should be on your list. Though the simplest tasks feel overwhelming and fatigue overcomes the desire a big investment in planning, training, so these conveniences are a big deal! to dig deep again. Finally, there is money and energy, they are worth The week gets started with a time- Stage 8, the unofficial party stage every expenditure. Stage races are trial style prologue. It is the shortest with hot laps around the pond (and gaining popularity and there are now stage at 15 miles and offers a good may or may not include beers and/ many options the US and at taste of what’s to come. It includes or traditional Whoopie different times in the season with a fair amount of rocky singletrack, a Pies with every lap…). unique terrain and challenges. I just healthy section of road to keep your Though the stages each day are completed the Trans-Sylvania Epic legs honest and finishes with a sec- the timed portions of the race, the (TSE) for the third time. TSE is a tion of super tight, twisty singletrack race for recovery begins as soon seven day race centered around State with lots of trees to grab your handle- as you get off your bike. Recovery College, Pennsylvania. The race is bars just when you’re tired and your drink, shower, food, feet up, nap, known for its summer camp atmo- concentration is waning. The time more food, bike maintenance. As the sphere and the unforgiving rocky ter- trial sorts the field, establishes lead- week goes on and common tasks feel rain. The 2014 event was held from ers in each category and gets the more and more challenging, in some May 25-31 in Spring Hills, PA. lactic acid flowing. This year, Day ways things get easier as a routine As my third go at the race, I knew 2 was probably the most challeng- gets ingrained and we turn into stage pretty well what I was getting myself ing stage. With 42 miles and nearly race zombies. Auto-pilot. There were in to. I love the rocks and technical 6,000 feet of climbing, it was the several afternoons where my team- riding in State College! The trails longest day, with most of those miles mate and I barely said a word to each there make our Utah trails look like on very slow, technical singletrack. other after the stages. There were no super highways. Every trail is like Day 3 was a welcome reprieve in the ill feelings, neither of us was grumpy. a rock puzzle where you have to form of the stage. It was a We were just too tired to do any- find the line and fight for every nice opportunity to spin the legs out, thing more than the required tasks to rocky inch to clean it. The terrain is nurse our Stage 2 wounds, chat with recover from the previous effort and notorious for breaking bicycles and other racers on the climbs and rip prepare for the next. catastrophic mechanicals are so com- the descents. But if you dilly-dallied As some tasks fall into a rou- mon at TSE that it may be the only too long, you got caught in a hard- tine and get easier, some things get mountain bike races to offer neutral core Pennsylvania thunderstorm that harder. Despite burning thousands of Teammate Ben Sonntag and Sarah before Stage 2, photo credit: Chris bikes at the aid stations so that if a rolled in in the afternoon! Day 4 calories each day, many people find George rider can limp their bike to the aid was back on the rivet with the ‘road’ that eating becomes very difficult. It station, they can still finish the stage stage. Though there was plenty of feels like a chore and the process of with that. Everyone will find hacks range for most racers on most days. and live to race another day. slick singletrack in the 40 mile stage, chewing becomes downright unbear- to manage their personal demons Though they aren’t typically at quite Accommodations vary at the race the day went by much quicker than able. But it’s the fuel you will need at a stage race. I consider myself a and run from camping to RVs to Day 2, with significantly more fast- for the next stage. So it must be done. the high intensity of XC racing, you pretty experienced racer. I got my commuting back and forth the 30 moving doubletrack and road. Day 5 Many of us experience a constant will need high end fitness to be pro license six years ago and have minutes to and from State College. I was a remote stage at R.B. Winters queasy stomach. I have found that competitive and you will need to done my share of challenging races. stayed with my teammate in a pretty State Park. This area is ridden less eating more fat really helped me be able to repeat the effort day after I work as a coach and help athletes day. As with training for any XC or prepare and compete for all types endurance race, you will start your of races. But inevitably stage racing training by building a solid base of provides new challenges. Everyone’s steady distance riding to tempo pace. body reacts differently to the over- Road miles can help with this phase whelming physical stresses present- of training. As you get closer to your ed by multi-day racing. goal race, threshold and VO2 inter- I battled my own demons at vals will tune your engine. Throwing Trans-Sylvania this year and rode in some XC races will help you here, to a fifth place finish in the open especially if you can stack up back women’s field. It was a grueling to back race efforts on consecutive week with highs and lows and every- days (or schedule a hard workout the thing in between. The hardest races, day before your XC race). This will the ones we swear off while doing them are often the ones that keep us allow you to simulate the demands of coming back. So much can go wrong race efforts back to back and dial in in seven days…and so much can go your recovery needs. For more spe- right. How do you put it all together? cific training protocol, please con- I will have to take another crack at tact me through PLAN7 Endurance TSE to figure it out. Coaching. For more information on the TSE, visit: outdoorexperience.org/tse/ Sarah Kaufmann is a USAC Sidebar** Training for a Stage Level II Coach with PLAN7 En- Race durance Coaching and a pro racer To train for multi-day racing, you for Stan’s NoTubes Elite Wom- will need cross-country length to en’s team. You can reach her at endurance fitness. Stage races usu- [email protected]. ally feature stages in the 3-6 hour

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Tour of Utah Preview Women's Racing and More at the Tour of Utah such as DNA Cycling-K4, Canyon fields of racers competing at the By Jared Eborn Bicycles and Intermountain LiVeWell same time beginning at 5 p.m. and – the race is just the start of the two- going until the sun sets on Utah’s While the Larry H. Miller Tour wheeled fun. west desert horizon. of Utah has gained international The men’s peloton will pedal into A $4,000 purse with numerous respect and acclaim for its rugged the race track at approximately 3:00 prime laps in each race is designed and demanding courses, its scenic p.m. and thrill spectators with a few to bring out the best racers in Utah terrain and stellar fields of com- laps around the MMP circuit before and the region as they chase victory. petitors, there has been a growing what is expected to be an adrenaline- Prime prizes will provide incentive to chorus of cycling supporters hoping pumping sprint finish. keep the pace fast and furious. With for more. This year, there are several Info: tourofutah.com/race/wom- races ranging from Pro/Cat 1 men other events to complement the Tour. ens/ and women – each with a $1,500 In particular, a women’s race to prize purse dangling in front of them compete with the men. Cedar City Gran Prix In 2014, the Tour of Utah is giv- The Tour of Utah is also see- – to juniors, the Miller Motorsports ing its fans what they want. ing a surge in unofficially-associat- Park courses provide one of the fast- ed events. In Cedar City, after the est and safest racing environments Tour of Utah Women’s Edition professionals depart for Stage 1 on imaginable. With a closed course and While the professional men are August 4, a star-studded field of pro- a surface designed to handle the fast- racing from Lehi to Tooele for Stage fessional and elite women will race est racing motorcycles and cars in the 3, the Tour of Utah will roll out the on the city’s closed circuit course. world, the sweeping turns and mildly first Tour of Utah Women’s Edition Former pro cyclist, Cedar City resi- banked corners mean using the brake – a $10,000 circuit race to be held on dent and Southern Utah University lever may not happen much as each August 6 at Miller Motorsports Park. professor Nicky Wangsgard came field accelerates through turns and “This is the first time in the 10-year up with the idea to compliment the pushes the limit for primes. history of the Tour of Utah that wom- Tour of Utah with a women’s race in Info: ExtraMileRacing.com/ en’s elite and professional cycling her hometown while the men were Chase will be featured,” Alex Kim, director tearing up the mountains above town. of the DNA Cycling-K4 Racing team Though not an official part of the Ultimate Challenge said. Kim is also the race director for Tour of Utah, the Zappos Cedar City Not to be forgotten, the Tour the Tour of Utah Women’s Edition. Gran Prix has the blessing of Tour of of Utah continues to sponsor The “We are pleased to showcase some Utah organizers to race on the finish- Ultimate Challenge – a fully-sup- of the best professional women in ing circuit and turn the opening day ported, non-competitive amateur ride the sport, and provide a prize purse into a longer cycling celebration. that covers the same course the pro- that is equal to the men’s event for a Info: CedarCityGranPrix.com fessional peloton will race on later single day of stage racing.” that day. This year The Ultimate The women’s race, scheduled to Chase Pinkham Memorial begin at 12:30 p.m., will be held as Challenge will be held on August 9 a lead up to the men’s Stage 3 fin- After the pros wrap up their starting in Salt Lake City and finish- ish on the same race track. With 15 awards presentation following Stage ing at the Snowbird Ski & Summer laps of fast-paced action, the Tour of 3 on August 6, it’s time for elite Resort. The 109-mile route will chal- Utah Women’s Edition will begin a races, local amateurs and juniors to lenge riders with more than 10,000 long day of cycling action at Miller take to the track. The Chase Pinkham feet of climbing and a front row view Motorsports Park. Memorial Criterium will feature to the finish line as the pros polish With national champions and eight races in four flights on the off the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage international professionals – as well Miller Motorsports Park west track. in Little Cottonwood Canyon. as local elites representing teams The 2.2 mile circuit will have two Info: RideUC.com 10 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Tech Tips to Make Your Ride More Comfortable and Enjoyable bike, or the beneficiary of a hand- ride quality is a sign that the pressure If you have an upright riding Cycling gloves are often over- By John Higgins me-down, to be on a frame too big it too high. position, and your back gets jarred looked by casual riders, but they or small, and experience physical For mountain bikers, the trend has from the impact of bumps, you may serve 4 useful purposes: Cycling is supposed to be fun discomfort as a result. Seek a second been toward wider tires run at lower benefit from a suspension seat post. •Vibration absorption and enjoyable. It can also be a butt- opinion to confirm your frame size, pressures. This improves the tires’ The seat post connects the seat to •Better grip on the handlebars kicking workout. Either way, persis- and take a short test ride if possible grip on the trail surface, giving bet- the bike frame. Most are a rigid •Protection from sunburn in sum- tent discomfort or pain should not be to get your body’s feedback on the ter control and providing more pas- tube of alloy or carbon fiber. A seat mer and cold fingers in winter a regular part of the experience. If riding position. An online or in store sive suspension. It also reduces rider post with built-in suspension soft- •Hand protection from abrasion in you suffer from riding-related pain purchase of the wrong frame size fatigue on rough trails or long rides. ens bumps through an incorporated the event of a spill in your feet, knees, hips, lower back, can sometimes be exchanged for the The biggest factor affecting rec- spring or elastomer. These are com- shoulders and neck, wrists or hands, right size. ommended tire pressure is the rider’s mon on some new hybrid bikes, or Get the right size. Gloves should or just wear yourself out faster than weight, followed by riding surface can be ordered as an aftermarket item fit comfortably when gripped onto a seems reasonable, something is not Seat and Handlebar Position and conditions, and tire size and vol- through your local bike shop. bar, being neither too tight and con- right with your bike – body relation- The position of the seat in relation ume. Use lower pressures for lighter stricting across the back of the hand ship. to the pedals, and the handlebars in riders, rougher and wetter condi- Handlebars nor too loose and bunched up under relation to the seat are important vari- tions, and with higher and wider tire Handlebars come in many shapes the palm. All bikes have elements of “pas- ables. These relationships are deter- profiles. Use higher relative pres- and sizes. The most common styles Fingerless, padded gloves are sive comfort” which may be changed mined by established biomechanical sures for heavier riders, smoother are drop bars, as found on most popular for summer pavement rid- to enhance your riding enjoyment. principles, and the rider’s strength, and dryer conditions, and smaller road and touring bikes, and flat bars, ers. As mountain bikers already have Passive comfort is influenced by the muscle balance, flexibility and rid- and narrower tire profiles. as found on mountain bikes, many at least front suspension, the palm following factors: ing style. Many cyclists experiment Some tire manufacturers post a hybrid / urban bikes and a few road padding is often reduced and the •Frame Shape and Size with these, but it’s challenging to rider weight / tire pressure chart on bikes. fingers fully covered for increased •Seat and handlebar position optimize your position on your own. their web site. protection from trailside vegetation •Tire Selection and Pressure If something just doesn’t feel right, Discomfort issues related to han- or wipe outs. •Seat and Seat Post and you cannot figure it out, get a Seat and Seat Post dlebars include: •Handlebars bike fitter to assess and correct your If you are new to cycling or have 1.Hand numbness: This is often Cycling shorts contain a padded •Clothing (Gloves, Shorts, Shoes) positioning. returned after a long absence, it is caused by nerve compression, or synthetic chamois pad in the crotch. normal to have some posterior sore- by having too much weight on the Worn next to the skin, cycling shorts In addition, mountain bikes and Tire Selection and Pressure ness while your body adjusts to the hands. Nerve compression can often protect the rider from saddle chafing, some hybrid bikes have suspen- The type of tire and the pressure new pressure and exertion. However, be addressed on a flat bar bike by wick away moisture and provide a sion (front only or full) to adjust. at which it is run can have a notice- if you experience any sharp or per- changing the original round bar grips bump-absorbing padding. Applying Suspension provides “active comfort” able effect on both riding comfort sistent pains, strong discomfort or to an ergonomic bar grip. If the a chamois cream further reduces any to a bicycle. and traction. A wide tire provides numbness, then try out a different height to the handlebar grips is sig- risk of chafing, especially if your Some of these factors you can more cushion and comfort than a seat. First though, make sure your nificantly lower than the height to rides are multi-hour or over consecu- experiment with yourself, and some narrow tire, since the weight of both seat is level, and not angled up or the top of the seat, it may indicate too tive days. may require the assistance of a bike bike and rider are supported on a big- down. Most major seat brands offer much weight is being transferred to fitter to provide an objective assess- ger air cushion over a larger surface a satisfaction guarantee return policy your hands, and a higher bar position Shoes can add or subtract from ment. area. The disadvantage (for some) is as it can take some experimentation would be more comfortable. This your riding experience. If you are more weight and an increase in effort to find the right seat. may be achieved by a change in bar using flat pedals, a recreational Frame Shape and Size that is needed to accelerate and main- Bike seats and posteriors both , or the bar itself. The angle of cycling shoe will offer a stiffer, sup- A bike’s frame geometry or shape tain momentum. vary in size and shape, and you want the seat can affect this as well. portive sole than a regular athletic determines to a large extent your A common misconception for a happy match. Seat designs differ 2.Wrist pain: This can result from shoe, but with enough flex for easy body position on the bike. Does your road or urban bikes is to pump up for men and women and for different too much body weight being sup- . A shoe designed for run- bike encourage you to sit upright for the tires to the manufacturer’s recom- types of bikes. ported by the hands, or from the ning is too soft for any cycling that comfort or adopt a strong aerody- mended maximum pressure (found angle of the handlebars or position is longer than a casual jaunt. If you namic position for performance? If on the tire sidewall) in order to Seat shape is more important than of the hoods on a drop bar. It’s best are using cleats and cycle shoes, then the frame geometry does not match reduce rolling resistance. Maximum padding: diagnosed and remedied through a the most common problem is a shoe your intended riding style, strength pressure is not the same as ideal •A broad seat is best for an upright professional bike fitting session. that is too narrow in the forefoot, and flexibility, there is little that can pressure. Overinflated tires have less riding position in which most of 3.Control lever reach: If it’s awk- contributing to nerve compression be done to alleviate discomfort short ability to absorb road surface imper- the rider’s weight is directed down ward to reach a gear or brake and subsequent pain. Anyone who of getting a different bike, although a fections, transmitting more vibra- through the sit bones. lever, adjustments to the lever posi- has experienced “hot foot” knows bike fit (see below) may assist. tion to the rider. Experiment with •A narrow seat is more suitable for tion and reach can often be made exactly why it is called this, but not The correct frame size is also an your tire pressure to find a balance a forward leaning position in which to bring the controls within a more why it occurs. There can be a num- important factor for rider comfort. It between a too soft and sluggish ride your pelvis is rotated forward, and comfortable reach. Experiment with ber of causal factors, including cleat is rare to be sold the wrong frame quality versus a too hard and harsh weight is transferred to the handle- these or seek a professional bike fit. placement and arch support, but shoe size when buying a new bike. But it ride quality. Pinch flats are a sign bars. fit is the top culprit. is common for the buyer of a used that the pressure is too low. A harsh On drop bars, the handlebar tape can influence comfort. High-quality By adjusting your bicycle to suit tape is usually thicker and better you, instead of trying to adapt your at absorbing road vibration than body to suit your bike, riding stress an inexpensive tape. If tingling or and discomfort can be reduced. Keep numbness persists when using a drop in mind that as your age and fitness bar, this may be reduced by having change, so does your optimal rid- the bars wrapped with an underlay of ing position. You can experiment gel tape, before the bar tape goes on. yourself or seek the service of an experienced bike fitter. A compre- Clothing (Gloves, Shorts, Shoes) hensive bike fitting is one of the Two clothing items can add to best “upgrades” you can purchase. your comfort: gloves and padded A bike fit first determines that you cycling shorts. have the appropriate frame size, then assesses and adjusts your bike-body relationship for comfort, efficiency and power.

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You’ve Had a Concussion, Now What? Advocacy

Concussion are all too common in many sports. Unfortunately most New Study Shows Cycletracks Work don’t know what to do after one is suspected. Here are some simple steps D.C. The researchers watched 12,900 roads with the new lanes a year after to follow called the Graduated Return To Play Protocol. 1. No activity. 2. By Charles Pekow bicyclists over 144 hours of video they were installed. Increases ranged Light aerobic exercise, consisting of walking, stationary cycling or swim- and observed no accidents and a from a significant 21 percent to a ming. No resistance training. 3. Sport-specific exercise, no head impact Communities that install cycle- handful of close calls that required whopping 171 percent. Some cyclists activities. 4. Non-contact training drills, progression to more complex tracks are themselves heading in the maneuvers like quick braking or a said they changed streets; others said training drills. May start progressive resistance training. 5. Following right direction, as they are helping change in direction from either the they started riding because they felt medical clearance participate in normal training activities. 6. Return to play. increasing numbers of people bike in driver or cyclist. (The research team safer riding on the tracks. The study Athletes can progress to the next step able to complete level without the right direction. Lessons from the says it didn’t collect enough data to notes, however, that none of the elevated symptoms. Each step should take 24 hours, to complete all steps it Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected determine safety, though.) cycletracks were more than a year should take a week if no complications arise. If post concussive symptoms Bike Lanes in the U.S. a new study of One lesson: the greater the buffer old and it couldn’t judge long-term arise during progression drop back to previous asymptomatic level and cycletracks, sometimes called green separating the cycling lane from auto results. More research is needed in attempt to progress after 24 hour rest period. It is important to seek medical lanes or protected cycling facilities, traffic, the better, at least in people’s that area, the authors point out. attention if there are any presentation of new symptoms or complaints, pro- done at the National Institute for minds. In the survey, people said Each city used a different design longed post concussive symptoms which limits progression through stages, Transportation & Communities in they felt better when some physical at intersections where bicyclists had or if the athlete or family is reporting change in other activities, school Portland, OR, indicates the lanes barrier (flexible posts, planters, curbs, to share the road with cars and turn performance, interests or behaviors. work as intended. or parking lanes) separated the two corners. Some employed “mixing The researchers employed a vari- modes rather than just painting or zones” where autos and bicycles ety of techniques, including watch- striping the lane. Even though flex- shared the pavement. Others directed -This article is not medical advice and does not take the place of seeking ing and videotaping traffic on roads posts (bollards) don’’t really provide cars to cross over the to medical attention after a suspected concussion or symptoms. before and after cycletrack installa- physical protection, they helped get make a turn. Both seemed to work tion and surveying cyclists and the the message across to both cyclists well and not cause much confusion, Reference: www.cdc.gov/concussion general public by mail. The project an drivers who really belongs in the but putting a through bike lane with a observed use of green lanes in five lanes, says the study. limited area for cars to turn seemed to -Wayne Hansen cities: Austin, TX; Chicago; Portland, In every city, the research showed work best. In Chicago, traffic lights OR; San Francisco; and Washington, that bicycle traffic increased on the were timed differently for autos and cyclists, which seemed to work. While ridership of the lanes went up in all cases, the study notes that its figures don’t account for variations such as weather or schools being in session. Another factor that increased bike riding on some of the roads was that they were one-way streets that subsequently installed bike lanes in both directions. A problem with protected lanes involves handling loading zones in business districts. The project includ- ed running a videotape by a hotel loading zone where trucks parked for making deliveries in Washington, DC. About a third of the delivery drivers didn’t park correctly and forced cyclists out of the bike lane. The authors note that they didn’t study all possible designs and that more research is needed into other options and how different barriers affect use, perceptions and safety. The study received fund- ing from the U.S. Department of Transportation, People for Bikes (for- merly Bikes Belong) and the Summit Foundation.

View the report at http://ppms. otrec.us/media/project_files/ NITC-RR-583_ProtectedLanes_ FinalReport.pdf.

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Mountain Biking Peter and the Brink and in high summer the reality of backside of Lookout Mountain and, By Tom Diegel riding on The Brink gets seared into after years of experimentation, has the body and the mind. become attuned to when The Brink Peter Donner’s mountain bike attracts a wide melts and dries out. The first ride of career started like those of many of range of characters, but it’s fair to the year always includes a saw stick- us: early 90’s, dragged out and sand- say that Peter is beyond the normal ing out of his enormous backpack, bagged by “friends” on a borrowed range. He is an economist with the and some years the second ride is tank of a bike, bonked, overheated, State of Utah. It is not uncommon to done with an axe as well to clear out crashed, bloodied, and traumatized find Peter simply standing in front of that winter’s deadfall on the notori- on one of the hardest rides in the his whiteboard in his Capitol office ous “Woods of Despair”: a two mile area…and excited to try it again. As staring at a melange of scribbled section of very technical singletrack time went on, he got his own bike economic statistics and, in a man- traversing a huge aspen-covered hill- and started to explore the trails that ner reminiscent of Goodwill Hunting, side that comes after all the climb- wound through the mountains above suddenly finding “the” solution to ing and much technical descending. Peter Donner on The Brink ride. Photo: Tom Diegel. his home in Salt Lake City that some socio-economic issue facing Though some people may question would eventually become famous the state. He lives alone (when we the wisdom of doing an all-day, tech- that first ride stayed so embedded have tried to set him up with a nical mountain bike ride with a large people who ride The Brink drive the ing to the tires, which means that in his mind that he continued to nice girl he asks “will she Brink on axe barely tucked into a fanny pack, 12 miles up the paved Emigration the north facing descents will be too gravitate towards that original route, the first date?”) in an unmaintained Peter has thought it through and has Canyon road to the trailhead, Peter muddy!” but this advice was ignored increasingly foresaking others. And house decorated only with a huge never had a problem. And another has always ridden this section as well, by his fellow Brinkers. Not surpris- so Peter’s name became indelibly poster of Pancho Villa in a nice area year of Brinking begins. making it a 40+ mile ride with 6000’ ingly, we did indeed paid the price of associated with…The Brink. of town on a lot that is known to his In 2005, after having many peo- of vertical gain, which is 4.2 million gummed-up tires on the steep north- Describing The Brink, Gregg neighbors as “Pete’s Jungle”, and ple ask him how many Brinks he feet of vert, all gained on one route. facing descents. And he is acutely Bromka’s mountain biking guide- on long summer evenings he can be had done, Peter started keeping track, And despite the impressive heat of aware of how to mitre his efforts in book to the Salt Lake area notes: found lounging on the porch reading and now he has a spreadsheet to midsummer Utah and the fact that he order to navigate the mean switch- “You’ll need route finding skills, tol- the Congressional Budget Office’s monitor his annual Brinkage. 2011 arises every morning at 5am, he rare- backs that twist agonizingly upward erance, and stamina for harsh ter- ten year outlook. Weekday mornings was a decent year: despite the record ly leaves the house before 9am to – in towards the ridge, and which pungies rain, and solid sense of adventure, he mounts his commuter bike and snowfall in the Wasatch that winter his words – “take full advantage of get hidden first by leaves, and which or this could become a mountain rides to work (he hasn’t missed a that kept snow on the north facing the heat of the day”. His consistency slopy logs are slick, and….and.. biking adventure come true.” With day in years, despite needing to look slopes until June, the mild fall of last prompted former Emigration Canyon Despite his many hours in the a description like this, and being respectable in the Capitol and many year enabled him to be only slightly resident and longtime Utah mountain saddle, Peter’s not fast; he is perfect- so near the mostly-buffed, mostly- harsh winter storms), and on week- lower than his average of 55 Brinks. bike racing king Bart Gillespie to ly happy to chug along the Brink at signed, and mostly moderate-graded ends…well, Peter rides The Brink. Conversely, the mild winter of 2012 dub Peter “Leatherman” for the deep a very mellow pace, and if they look hundreds of miles of trails nearby in Alone. From the Salt Lake Valley. resulted in an earlier spring, and as of tan on his back that Peter keeps bare closely, the few fellow Brinkers out Park City and Salt Lake City, The Literally, every chance he gets. this writing Peter has set a new world for much of the ride. there can spot the grass matted down Brink sees very little traffic. The Despite his demanding job on record of 64 Brinks, with possibly This intimate knowledge of one under shady scrub oaks where Peter first climb is over 2000 feet and gets Utah’s Capitol Hill, Peter also gets another month of the season to go. trail certainly has its advantages. On likes to nap; usually a midsummer steeper as you go, with 1000 feet upwards of 100 days per year back- He could put the record out of reach a recent Brink accompanied by three Brink will include at least three nice of that climbed in brutal, barely- country skiing, often just a quick of…himself. Or not. But one record compatriots (an anomoly) for this naps. Though some days he has been rideable switchbacks in a little over run or two after work. When May will likely stand the test of time; article the area had seen an inch of a mile near the top. Add in the fact rolls around he starts paying close Peter estimates that his lifetime Brink rain the night before. Peter noted on Continued on page 6 much of it is also due south facing, attention to the snow plot on the total is about 700. And while most the first climb that “grass was stick- 14 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

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Alister Ratcliff, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl CAT 3/4 Female 1:09:06 1. Heather Smith 0:41:34 2. Michelle Hollingsed 4:46:05 3. Danny Van Wagoner 2:40:42 2. Bob Saffell 2:08:48 0:21:49 1. Camille Brinton, TOSH 0:32:59 2. Bruce Bilodeau, Canyon Bicycles / Shimano 2. Luci Walter 0:41:46 3. Tasha Heilweil, College 4:46:53 4. Mitchell Peterson 2:40:48 Expert Men 35+ 3. Jared Brewer, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 2. Heather Sells, Harristone/Sun Valley Mortgage 1:09:49 3. Sadie Muhlestein 0:44:03 4. Ali Knutson, Harristone/Sun Valley Mortg Pro Women 1. Kevin Van loon 1:32:56 0:22:18 0:32:59 3. Kenneth Morris, FFKR - Contender Racing 4. Margaret Douglass 0:45:14 4:54:26 1. Erica Tingey 2:20:29 2. Reed Topham 1:34:27 4. Mark Flis, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 0:22:51 3. Alison Knutson, Harristone/Sun Valley 1:13:12 5. Julie Sutherland 0:47:15 5. Bethany Elson, WPT p/b Jans.com 5:05:17 2. Jessica Morris 2:40:56 3. Stephen Bergen 1:34:31 5. Bryce Olsen, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl Mortgage 0:32:59 4. Todd Flitton, Bikers Edge 1:13:37 6. Jodi Parr 0:50:05 Junior men 13-15 Singlespeed 4. Eric Dupuis 1:37:52 0:22:54 4. Jannalyn Luttrell0:33:01 5. Dan Kadrmas, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 7. Huston Micayla 0:50:28 1. James Roloff, Broken Spoke 2:12:21 1. Steven Bonney 2:34:31 5. Ken Costa 1:41:12 5. Chelsea Wood0:34:35 1:14:09 8. Amberly Johnson 0:51:23 2. Tommy Fendler, Summit Bike Club 2:12:38 2. Brian Mayeux 3:18:26 6. Mark Fisher 1:42:16 Road Race CAT 1/2/3/4 Male Master 35-99 CAT 3/4 Female Master 35-99 9. Monique Draper 0:53:47 3. Skyler Patten, Summit Bike Club 2:17:07 Men 50+ 7. Filip Wojcikowski 1:43:18 CAT 1/2/3 Male Master 45-99 1. Joshua Frick, Team Beyer Auto 0:31:24 1. Pam Delcanto1:18:24 10. Ashley Jensen 0:58:39 4. Nate Hansen, Canyon Bicycles-Shimano 2:26:43 1. Stephen Warsocki 1:28:43 8. Racer Gibson 1:46:11 1. Louie Amelburu, Microseal racing/ 2. Jared Prince, America First Credit Union Cyc 2. Mary Emerson1:21:10 11. Sarah Scott 1:02:09 5. Bart Miller, Cycling Strong 2:43:49 2. Paul LaStayo 1:30:30 9. Karl Vizner 1:48:12 Maddogracin 2:22:28 0:31:24 3. Ruth Shapiro, Ski Utah/Plan 7 1:24:18 Men Junior men 16-18 3. Lawrence Woolson, Jr. 1:44:35 10. Brian Ressa 1:58:22 2. Mark Zimbelman, Volo Cycling Clothing - Jumex 3. Ben Rabner, Adobe 0:31:24 4. Kari Slade, Infinite 1:28:06 1. Cameron Hoffman 0:29:35 1. Drew Palmer-Leger, Summit Utah DEVO 2:06:11 Expert Women Expert Men 19-34 2:22:28 4. Spencer Debry0:31:24 5. Jolene Dewaal, Canyon Bicycles 1:33:53 2. Cortlan Brown 0:30:14 2. Connor Patten, Summit Bike Club 2:06:13 1. Jenna Johnston 2:09:13 1. Dustin Lewis 1:34:48 3. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR-Contender Bicycles 5. Robert Chapman, Volo cycling clothing - Jumex CAT 3/4 Female 3. Darren Goff 0:30:28 3. Danny Fendler, Summit Bike Club 2:06:15 Sport Men 40-49 2. Tanner Cottle 1:36:04 2:22:28 0:31:24 1. Megan Lowe, TOSH 1:16:58 4. Manny Cypers 0:30:33 4. Matthew Behrens, Summit Utah Deov 2:07:20 1. ShaeChatlin 1:39:15 3. Zach Harvey 1:36:11 4. Michael Raemisch, LiVeWell p/b Bountiful CAT 3/4 Male 2. Beth McMaster, Bountiful Mazda Cycling 5. Nathan Page 0:31:51 5. Brock Jeske, Summit Bike Club 2:11:06 2. John Twitchell 1:51:38 4. Paul Davis 1:37:13 Bicycle 2:22:31 1. Casey Nielsen, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl Team 1:18:16 6. Bryce Olsen 0:32:16 Junior women 13-15 3. Corey Spencer 1:56:42 5. Steve Carwile 1:38:16 5. Mark Schaefer, Microseal/Maddog Racing 0:45:54 3. Skye Murphy1:18:31 7. Jared Kirkham 0:32:26 1. Sydney Palmer-Leger, Summit Bike Club 4. Joshua Hansen 1:57:00 6. Alex Gordon 1:38:19 2:24:42 2. Tom Millar, SaltCycle-Intelitechs 0:45:54 4. Chelsea Wood, TOSH 1:19:22 8. Ricky Bangerter 0:33:00 2:22:06 Sport Men 30-39 7. Donovan McCain 1:41:28 CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Junior 3. Scott Power, Revolution Cafe Rio 0:45:54 5. Alicia Finlayson, Porcupine Cycling 1:35:05 9. Clinton Mortley 0:34:13 2. Mila Ledger Redel2:43:42 1. Britt Hawke 1:29:39 Expert Men 50+ 1. Jack Shuckra, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING. 4. Edward Kilbourn, Cicada Racing inc.0:45:54 CAT 1/2/3 Female 10. Casey Nielsen 0:34:17 3. Elise Shuman2:48:48 2. Nate Marine 1:38:56 1. Gene Smith 1:39:17 1:14:12 5. Nathan Barnes, Millcreek Bicycles 0:45:54 1. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles 1:08:08 11. Nic Sells 0:35:04 Junior women 16-18 3. Christopher Judy 1:45:32 2. Stephen Warsocki 1:39:54 2. Luke Heinrich, FFKR - Contender Racing 1:14:53 CAT 1/2/3 Female 2. Alison Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 1:12:55 12. Dan Kadrmas 0:35:32 1. Sienna Leger Redel2:16:10 4. Christian Burrell 2:01:55 3. Darren Davis 1:44:51 3. Ian Frederick, FFKR Contender 1:15:07 1. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles 0:50:05 3. Maria Lamb1:15:20 13. Jeremy Turner 0:36:03 2. Rachel Anders, Summit Bike Club 2:20:45 Men 60+ 4. Daren Cottle 1:46:22 CAT 4/5 Male 2. Amy Thronquist, DNA Cycling p/b K4 0:50:05 4. Kelly Crawford, Bountiful Mazda Race Team 14. Jeffrey Wilson 0:38:24 Men 60+ 1. Rick Morris 1:45:12 5. Jeff Flick 1:46:39 1. Adam Meyer, Hoback Sports 1:10:38 3. Maria Lamb0:50:05 1:15:26 15. Jake Veigel 0:38:42 1. Dwight Hibdon, FFKR - Contender Racing 2. Lewis Rollins 1:51:05 6. Lawrence Woolson 2:02:10 2. Caleb Sutherland, University of Arizona 1:10:40 4. Alison Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 0:50:05 5. Amy Thornquist, DNA Cycling p/b K4 1:16:27 16. Colin Gill 0:38:58 4:44:44 3. Bruce Argyle 1:53:18 Pro Women 3. AndrewDavis1:10:40 5. Breanne Nalder, DNA Cycling p/b K4 0:50:05 CAT 4/5 Male Master 35-99 17. Tyler Servoss 0:39:12 2. Tim Fisher4:55:53 4. Bradley Rich 2:01:42 1. Kathy Sherwin 1:42:00 4. Jared Muir, Infinite Cycles 1:10:40 Pro 1/2/3 Male 1. Lucas Parker, Spider Bait Cycling 1:07:02 18. Earl Xaiz 0:39:19 3. Brad Mullen, Mad Dog 5:18:01 5. Joe Benson 2:11:14 2. Meghan Sheridan 1:44:38 5. Ryan Florence, Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 1. Yantes Branson, Livewell 1:04:48 2. Kyle Nelson, Spider Bait Cycling 1:09:29 19. Adnan Ramic 0:39:38 4. Rick Morris, UtahMountainBiking/BikePart Clydesdale 3. KC Holley 1:45:31 1:10:40 2. Tim Mulvihill, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 3. Albert Delcanto, 1:10:52 20. Trenton Higley 0:39:58 5:33:18 1. Eric Landon 1:28:25 4. Jen Hanks 1:47:03 CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 55-99 1:04:48 4. Preston Edwards, Infinite Cycles 1:11:23 21. John Rogers 0:40:01 5. Lewis Rollins, FFKR-Contender Racing 5:55:54 2. Brad Kendrick 2:08:10 5. Nicole Tittensor 1:47:50 1. Dirk Cowley, FFKR-Contender Bicycles 1:39:26 3. Alister Ratcliff, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl 5. Richard Delcanto, 1:11:43 22. Brant Beckstrand 0:40:54 Men 35+ Expert Men 40+ 6. Erika Powers 1:53:02 2. Jerald Hunsaker, Bountiful Mazda Cycling 1:04:48 CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 55-99 23. Chris Eaves 0:42:08 1. Seth Bradley, DNA CYCLING 2:06:28 1. Bob Saffell 2:13:45 7. Jessica Morris 1:53:38 Team 1:39:27 4. Bryce Young, Canyon Bicycles - Shimano 1. Mark Zimbelman, Volo Cycling Clothing - Jumex 24. Charlie Zachar 0:42:14 2. Sam Wolfe2:24:34 2. Reed Topham 2:14:20 3. Brain Davis, Spidrr Bait 1:39:27 1:04:48 1:06:55 25. Llewellyn Humphreys 0:43:19 3. Mike Turner, Summit Bike Club 2:25:54 3. Darren Tomlinson 2:14:41 4. Gary L. Porter, Unattached 1:39:27 5. Brandon Blackwell, Ski Utah | PLAN7 1:04:58 2. Zan Treasure, Bountiful Mazda Race Team 26. Nate Call 0:43:40 4. Steven Weaver, utahmountainbiking.com Road Sport Women 13-15 5. Joe Brubaker, Ski Utah/Plan 7 1:40:01 1:08:26 27. Ben Butterfield 0:44:15 2:26:14 1. Skyler Perry 1:18:14 Racing CAT 4/5 Male Master 35-99 General Classification 3. Tom Barman1:09:32 28. Jordan Klepzig 0:44:39 5. Craig Williams, Mad Dog Cycles 2:27:20 2. Hillary Kendrick 1:20:30 1. Kyle Nelson, Spider Bait Cycling 1:37:40 Pro 1/2/3 Male 4. Norman Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 1:13:28 29. David Petersen 0:44:47 Men 19-34 Beginner Men 2. Lucas Parker, Spider Bait Cycling 1:37:43 1. Tim Mulvihill, FFKR- CONTENDER RACING 5. Jerald Hunsaker, Bountiful Mazda Cycling 30. Nick Paulk 0:46:08 1. Ben Ollett, Revolution Bicycles 2:17:50 1. Brandon Dubovik 58:52:00 Salt Lake Valley B4K Stage Race, May 30-31, 3. Spencer Johnson, Spider Bait Cycling 1:38:30 5:01:45 Team 1:13:29 31. Scott Roberts 0:46:19 2. Trevor Hooper2:18:57 2. Jason Cowley 59:20:00 2014 , UCA Series, Daybreak, Utah 4. Nolan Finlayson, Porcupine cycling 1:38:38 2. Jared Brewer, FFKR- CONTENDER RACING CAT 1/2/3 Male Master 35-99 32. Paul Anderson 0:46:59 3. Christ Jones, Blendtec - DNA Cycling 2:47:06 3. Jarin Stevens 1:00:01 Time Trial 5. Jed Christensen, Team Red Rock 1:38:39 5:04:19 1. Simon Parsons, Milcreek Cycling 1:13:14 33. Scott Lucas 0:47:03 4. Lance Tolbert, Reynolds Cycling 3:30:19 4. Jonathan Duncan 1:10:45 CAT 1/2/3 Male Master 45-99 CAT 1/2/3/4 Female Master 35-99 3. Alister Ratcliff, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful 2. Gavin Storie, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 34. Chad Wayment 0:47:15 Pro Men 5. Cody Dabb 1:22:00 1. Louie Amelburu, Microseal racing/ 1. Brookanne Mickelson, BinghamsCyclery 1:51:58 Bicycl 5:04:25 1:13:23 35. Nice Muhlestein 0:47:36 1. Jamey Driscoll, Raleigh-Clement 3:41:36 Junior Men 12-15 Maddogracin 0:21:17 2. Robynn Masters, Ski Utah/Plan 7 1:51:59 4. Yantes Branson, Livewell 5:04:55 3. Patrick Coulson1:22:35 36. Mark Nelson 0:49:45 2. Chris Holley, kuhl, slim & knobby 3:44:34 1. Ethan Kendrick 1:10:45 2. Mark Zimbelman, Volo Cycling Clothing - Jumex 3. Karen Christoffersen, Ski Utah / Plan7 1:52:42 5. Bryce Young, Canyon Bicycles 5:05:59 CAT 4/5 Male 37. StathKarras 0:51:23 3. Cary Smith, The Hub Bikes 3:47:13 Beginner Women 0:22:01 4. Ruth Shapiro, Ski Utah/Plan 7 1:52:50 CAT 1/2/3 Female 1. Jared Kirkham1:08:02 38. Brian Carter 0:51:52 4. Geoff Montague3:50:37 1. Kellye Potter 1:24:13 3. Mark Schaefer, Microseal/Maddog Racing 5. Heidi Roundy, S2C/Primal 1:55:17 1. Breanne Nalder, DNA Cycling p/b K4 3:51:44 2. Jacob Crockett, FFKR - Contender Racing 39. Jeff Eggleston 0:52:58 5. Aaron Campbell, Bountiful Bicycle p/b Mo Junior Women 12-15 0:22:06 CAT 3/4 Female 2. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles 3:52:22 1:11:22 40. Chad Snow 0:53:28 3:50:39 1. Hollie Kendrick 2:50:10 4. Michael Raemisch, LiVeWell p/b Bountiful 1. Jannalyn Luttrell1:51:58 3. Melinda MacFarlane, Harristone/Sunvalley 3. Shaun Johnson, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 41. Seth Marek 0:53:33 Pro Women Bicycle 0:22:27 2. Camille Brinton, TOSH 1:52:42 Mortgage 3:55:35 1:11:24 42. Tyler Higginson 0:54:20 1. Joey Lythgoe, KUHL 4:14:51 Deer Valley Pedalfest, July 5, 2014 , 5. Zan Treasure, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 3. Nancy Russell, DNA/Russell and CO. 1:52:43 4. Alison Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 3:56:48 4. Russ Sundbeck, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful 43. Richard Cherian 0:55:03 2. Amanda Carey, LIV GIANT 4:25:40 Intermountain Cup Series, Deer Valley, Utah 0:22:34 4. Heather Sells, Harristone/Sun Valley Mortgage 5. Ellie Hirshberg, Team Tosh 4:03:44 Bicyle 1:11:48 44. Ron Klepzig 0:56:34 3. Debbie Mortensen4:37:35 Singlespeed CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Junior 1:52:43 CAT 1/2/3 Male Master 35-99 5. Dallen Broadbent, Logan Race Club 1:13:28 45. Paul Gaerte 0:56:57 4. KC Holley, kuhl, slim&knobby 4:42:26 1. Wesley Wright 1:27:11 1. Jack Shuckra, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING. 5. Chelsea Wood1:52:46 1. Jared Prince, America First Credit Union CAT 3/4 Male 46. Josh Chandler 0:56:59 5. Nicole Tittensor, Revolution 4:45:53 Sport Men 35+ 0:07:32 CAT 1/2/3 Male Master 35-99 Cyc 3:15:42 1. Evan Clouse, Cole Sport 1:05:37 47. Jk Scott 0:57:12 Singlespeed 1. Tim Wagstaff 1:17:03 2. Luke Heinrich, FFKR - Contender Racing 0:07:49 1. Jared Prince, America First Credit Union Cyc 2. Ben Rabner, Adobe 3:25:44 2. Samuel Dearden, AtTask Canyon 1:06:57 48. Chris Merrill 0:57:57 1. Dan Nelson, Racer’s Cycle Service 4:07:46 2. Nate Marine 1:17:32 3. Ian Frederick, FFKR Contender 0:08:07 2:22:27 3. Robert Chapman, Volo cycling clothing 3. Tyler Kirk, Think Architecture 1:07:34 49. Adam Gilligan 0:58:22 2. Shannon Boffeli, Epic Brewing/MTBRaceNew 3. Shae Chatlin 1:17:35 CAT 4/5 Male 2. Robert Chapman, Volo cycling clothing - Jumex 3:26:44 4. Cameron Anderson, Cicada 1:09:13 50. Jacob Sorensen 0:59:27 4:10:41 4. Matt Pollard 1:17:50 1. Joseph Stewart, FFKR-Contender 0:23:21 2:31:38 4. Eric Dupuis, Diamond Peak / Utah Orthopaedi 5. Dwaine Allgier1:09:40 51. David Tufts 1:00:02 3. Jason Sherman, 3B Yoga 4:11:58 5. Steven Weaver 1:22:26 2. Cameron Benson, Infinite Cycles 0:23:36 3. Ben Rabner, Adobe 2:31:39 3:30:40 CAT 1/2/3 Male 52. Matthew Tufts 1:00:12 4. Michael Shane, Sun Summit 6. Wade Okelberry 1:26:21 3. Ryan Florence, Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 4. Eric Dupuis, Diamond Peak / Utah Orthopaedi 5. Joshua Frick, Team Beyer Auto 3:31:14 1. Taylor Fletcher, Colesport 1:01:34 53. Jordan Bagnall 1:00:57 4:25:10 7. Bruce Ritter 1:26:25 0:24:17 2:35:02 CAT 1/2/3 Male Master 45-99 2. Mitchell Peterson, Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 54. Doug Lindeman 1:01:40 5. Cole Anderson4:27:01 8. Christian Burrell 1:28:38 4. John Gill, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl 0:24:21 CAT 3/4 Male 1. Louie Amelburu, Microseal racing/ Maddog 1:01:49 55. Tyler Mccabe 1:02:21 Sport Men 19-34 9. Steven Petersen 1:30:18 5. Kurt Simpson0:24:32 1. Nathan Barnes, Millcreek Bicycles 2:25:23 racin 3:20:36 3. Jake Stocking, Ski Utah | PLAN7 1:01:59 56. Kelly Hicks 1:06:54 1. Dustin Lewis4:23:54 10. Josh Hansen 1:32:59 CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 55-99 2. Trevor Brown2:25:24 2. Michael Raemisch, LiVeWell p/b Bountiful 4. UNKNOWN Rider1:02:00 57. Jake Ballard 1:09:13 2. Matt Rossman, Ski Utah Plan 7 4:44:28 11. Corey Spencer 1:37:43 1. Charles Palmer, FFKR - Contender Racing 3. Scott Buccambuso, Cicada Racing Inc. 2:25:24 Bicycle 3:21:24 5. Jared Brewer, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 58. Mark Viehweg 1:10:16 3. Mike Freeman4:50:48 Sport Women 0:23:14 4. Ricky Bangerter, Simply Mac Racing p/b 3. Mark Zimbelman, Volo Cycling Clothing 1:02:40 59. Jesse Collins 1:10:18 4. Tyler Mullins4:50:49 1. Anna Cox 1:28:21 2. Jerald Hunsaker, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Bountifu 2:25:24 3:21:28 60. Brian Pettingill 1:14:20 5. Daniel Truong, UtahMountainBiking.com 2. Katy Nafus 1:44:12 Team 0:23:42 5. Preston Yardley, Utah Valley University 2:25:24 4. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR- CONTENDER Rockwell Relay:, June 13-14, 2014 ,Moab to 5:09:16 3. Jessica Septon 1:46:25 3. Gary L. Porter, Unattached 0:23:53 CAT 1/2/3 Female RACING 3:22:13 St. George, Utah June 21-22, 2014 High Uintas 10,000 Stage Sport Men 35-49 Varsity/Expert Men 13-18 4. Joe Brubaker, Ski Utah/Plan 7 0:24:06 1. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles 2:38:20 5. Mark Schaefer, Microseal/Maddog Racing Coed Competitive Race UCA Series, Kamas, UT – Evanston, WY 1. Michael Macci Ski Utah l Plan7 Cycling4:14:36 1. Travis Gillian 1:45:37 5. Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles - Shimano 2. Breanne Nalder, DNA Cycling p/b K4 2:38:21 3:23:53 1. Health Catalyst / 3B Yoga(Steve Mower, Amy CAT 1/2/3/4 Male Master 45-99 2. Chad LeBlanc, American Fork ER 4:22:40 2. Zach Crane 1:52:44 0:24:07 3. Melinda MacFarlane, Harristone/Sunvalley CAT 3/4 Male Williams, Mark Nelson, JeffJarvie) 28:06:16 1. Louie Amelburu, Microseal racing/ 3. Lance Anderson, Academy/Rev/Ford 4:37:53 3. Hayden Beck 1:53:18 CAT 4/5 Male Master 35-99 Mortgage 2:38:53 1. Ricky Bangerter, Simply Mac Racing p/b 2. LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle #4(Keith Ratcliff, Maddogracin 3:26:58 4. Rob Hansen, Canyon 4:39:17 4. Noah Pollard 1:58:43 1. Tom Pace, Infinite Cycles 0:22:44 4. Alison Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 2:41:05 Bountifu 3:32:40 Stephanie Falls, John Gill, Mike Hawley) 28:10:12 2. Cris Williams, Volo Cycling Clothing - Jumex 5. Greg Sironen, Canyon cycles 4:41:18 JV/Sport Women 13-18 2. Nolan Finlayson, Porcupine cycling 0:23:23 5. Ellie Hirshberg, Team Tosh 2:47:49 2. Nathan Barnes, Millcreek Bicycles 3:33:55 3. Team Fatty-WBR(Kenny Jones, Lisa Nelson, 3:26:58 Sport Men 50+ 1. Kira Crowell 1:24:46 3. Kyle Nelson, Spider Bait Cycling 0:23:39 Pro 1/2/3 Male 3. Scott Buccambuso, Cicada Racing Inc. 3:34:23 Elden Nelson, Heather Gilbert) 29:32:59 3. Mark Schaefer, Microseal/Maddog Racing 1. John Lauck, Bountiful Bicycle Racing 4:34:22 2. Lia Westermann 1:29:33 4. Lucas Parker, Spider Bait Cycling 0:24:05 1. Tim Mulvihill, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 4. Michael Hawley, Live Well p/b Bountiful 4. Crankenstein(Eric Ramirez, Jennifer Jackson, 3:26:58 2. Todd Taft, Ski Utah|Plan 7 4:46:01 3. Lauren Bingham 1:33:23 5. Joe Hicks, Mandalay Bay McGhie’s 0:24:36 3:36:50 Bicycl 3:34:34 Trevor Jackson, Perry Dickson) 29:57:25 4. Jeff Sargent, Ski Utah/Plan 7 3:26:58 3. Joseph Brubaker4:58:58 4. Ellise Shuman 1:38:32 CAT 1/2/3/4 Female Master 35-99 2. Jared Brewer, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 5. Weston Woodward, Intermountain LiVe 5. Infinite Pain Train 1(Mary Emerson, Tom Pace, 5. Zan Treasure3:26:58 4. John King5:10:54 Pro Men 1. Brookanne Mickelson, BinghamsCyclery 0:25:21 3:36:56 Well 3:34:39 David Callahan, Mike George) 30:09:55 CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Junior 5. Donald Stokes5:16:10 1. Will McDonald 1:52:00 2. Karen Christoffersen, Ski Utah / Plan7 0:26:29 3. Yantes Branson, Livewell 3:37:01 CAT 4/5 Male Master 35-99 Coed Non-Competitive 1. Luke Heinrich, FFKR - Contender Racing 2:22:00 Sport Women 2. Geoffrey Montague 1:52:55 3. Ruth Shapiro, Ski Utah/Plan 7 0:27:01 4. Bryce Young, Canyon Bicycles - Shimano 1. Kyle Nelson, Spider Bait Cycling 2:43:39 1. Quality Fitness and Health(Mike McPherson, CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Junior 1. NikiMilleson, Brown Dog Biking 5:11:46 3. Aaron Phillips 1:54:17 4. Heidi Roundy, S2C/Primal 0:27:23 3:37:52 2. Tom Pace, Infinite Cycles 2:44:11 Roy Ward, Sydney vandenAkker, Shannon 1. Jack Shuckra, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING. 2. Lucy Jordan, Revolution / Peak Fasteners 4. Kevin Day 1:54:54 5. Robynn Masters, Ski Utah/Plan 7 0:27:33 5. Alister Ratcliff, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl 3. Nolan Finlayson, Porcupine cycling 2:44:27 McPherson) 34:16:23 2:22:00 5:51:43 5. Brandon Firth 1:55:05 CAT 3/4 Female 3:37:52 4. Michael Macci, SKI UTAH I PLAN7 2:46:27 2. Lift Sh*t. Put Sh*t Down. Drink Coffee. CAT 1/2/3/4 Female Master 35-99 3. Anika Heilweil, Skyline High 5:59:31 6. Aaron Campbell 1:55:52 1. Jannalyn Luttrell0:24:26 5. Jed Christensen, Team Red Rock 2:46:32 (Julie Serassio, Zachary Coon, Rob Passey, 1. Mary Emerson3:37:29 JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 15

2. Ellie Hirshberg, TOSH 3:38:54 3. Heidi Nielson, TOSH 3:45:03 Trails 4. Karen Christoffersen, Ski Utah / Plan7 3:49:03 5. Kelly Hunsaker, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 4:35:08 CAT 3/4 Female 1. Megan Lowe, TOSH 3:37:33 Park City and Wasatch Back Summer 2014 Trails Report 2. Marci Kimball, Harristone/Sun Valley Mortgage 3:37:34 3. Chelsea Wood, Tosh 3:38:34 large and small projects going on the residents of Silver Creek to thanks to a grant from U.D.O.T. 4. Camille Brinton, TOSH 3:45:03 By Jay Burke 5. Rachel Holzer, Microseal/Mad Dog racing 3:45:03 this summer and into the fall. construct the first public trail in This will be a potential pathway CAT 1/2/3 Female The latest phase of the Trailside their neighborhood. This will be a system that will connect Heber to 1. Breanne Nalder, DNA Cycling p/b K4 3:49:44 Summer seems to be in full 2. Alison Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 3:50:52 Bike Park Expansion - this part of 4 to 6-foot wide gravel path along- the trail system at Soldier Hollow 3. Brooke Parent3:50:52 swing now with warm temperatures the project is nearly complete with side the roads. This project is in the and on to the perimeter trail of Deer 4. Chantel Olsen, DNA Cycling p/b K4 3:54:56 and all the backcountry trails open. 5. Kelly Crawford3:54:56 a new advanced flow line and an design phase and we are working to Creek Reservoir. CAT 4/5 Male Master 35-99 If you’ve not noticed, there are a lot all-mountain loop. For more details complete the trail by early fall. Wasatch County is an area to 1. Paul Burger, Salt Cycle - Intelitechs 3:37:36 of projects going on around town 2. Allan Mecham3:37:47 please visit basinrecreation.org Spring Creek Trailhead watch in the coming years; this 3. Dwaine Allgier, Bruteforce 3:37:47 (and we are not talking about road Rasmussen and Kilby Road Pedestrian Bridge - This project will is going to be a hotbed for trail 4. Greg Tayler, /skull Candy/ Slim and Knobbie 3:38:20 work!) – we are talking about trails 5. John Shirley, Think Cycling 3:43:49 Paved Trail Project - As identified provide an off-road crossing for the development and human-powered CAT 1/2/3/4/5 Male Master 55-99 and paths. We thought we’d take in the 2010 Trails and Open Space East Canyon Creek from the Spring recreation. 1. Mark Zimbelman, Volo Cycling Clothing - Jumex 3:31:27 a moment and outline a few of the 2. Norman Frye, Ski Utah/Plan 7 3:39:18 Bond, this project is underway, pav- Creek trailhead to the Stealth Trail. Last, but not least, Mountain 3. Rick Black, Ski Utah / Plan7 3:40:06 larger projects going on this summer, ing a trail from Kimball Junction The contract has been awarded and Trails Foundation will be very busy 4. Tek Kilgore, MiDuole 3:40:06 most are happening right here in the 5. LorinRonnow, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team 3:42:32 to Jeremy Ranch Elementary construction will begin mid July this summer as well. We’ve already CAT 4/5 Male greater Park City area. School along Rasmussen Road. when high water in the creek has mentioned a few of the projects they 1. Derek Edwards, Zanconato Racing 3:26:23 Here is a brief summary of the 2. Cameron Benson, Infinite Cycles 3:26:23 Additionally, a paved trail from subsided. will be involved with, but here are 3. Jason Linder, Intermountain LiVe Well 3:26:23 projects Park City Municipal proj- Gorgoza Tubing Park to Summit Hi Ute Ranch - Basin Recreation the details. 4. Andrew Richards3:29:09 ects going on this summer. 5. Devin Smith, Bountiful Mazda 3:29:09 Park is also in the design phase with has been and is currently working Dawn’s Trail is a shorter con- CAT 3/4 Male The Stoneridge/Gilmore Property the hope for construction to begin with Utah Open Lands and the fam- nection trail off of Armstrong trail 1. Scott Buccambuso, Cicada Racing 3:18:44 Improvements: This is the piece of 2. Michael Hawley, Live Well p/b Bountiful Bicycl 3:18:44 this summer. ily who owns the ranch to build a which will give a nice loop option 3. Shelby Burton, SBR Cycles/Larry H. Miller For 3:18:44 property on the Northwest side of PRI – Kimball Junction Trail singletrack trail from Ecker Hill for those not wanting to go up to 4. Cameron Anderson, Cicada Racing Inc. 0:00:00 Round Valley recently acquired with 5. Dave Bagley, Team TOSH Cycling 3:18:44 - This is another bond project that Middle School to Hunters Trail. We the H.A.M. connection (which is a Pro 1/2/3 Male funds from the County’s open space is in the planning phase. We are are still negotiating details of where 7 mile loop if you come down Spiro 1. Justin Griffin, FFKR - CONTENDER RACING 3:15:49 bond. There will be a singletrack 2. Tanner Putt, 3:15:49 currently working on land acquisi- and when construction will begin, Trail). This trail loop should be just 3. Mitchell Peterson, Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 3:15:51 connection (approx. 2 miles long) tion that will allow us to complete but are hopeful that we will see the under 4 miles when complete, con- 4. Joe Waters, Canyon Bicycles- Shimano 3:19:56 from the Trailside area over to the 5. Thomas Cooke, X-Men 3:19:56 Millennium Trail from the pedestri- trail being built this fall. struction is slated to start in July. small parking area on Old Ranch June 28, 2014 Utah State Time Trial Championship, UCA Road. Mountain Trails Foundation an underpass near Whole Foods and The Wasatch Trails Alliance The Backside Trail in Round Series, Skull Valley, UT tie into Millennium Trail adjacent to down in Wasatch County will be Valley will have a small re-route Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Mixed Junior 10-14 will be building this. Additionally, 1. Ian Frederick 0:20:52 there will be a 10’ soft surface trail the Liberty Peak Townhomes where busy this summer with multiple project which will overcome an ero- 2. Madison Kadrmas 0:23:22 a new trail parking area will also projects in the dirt and some in plan- sion plagued portion of that trail, Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Mixed Junior 15-18 going in on the property that is more 1. Zach Calton 0:34:51 multi-use oriented (Nordic skiing, be built. ning phases. The big one, W.O.W. near completion now. 2. Katie Chinchen 0:48:27 Highway 40 Pedestrian-Wildlife Trail (Wasatch Over the Wasatch), Spiro switchback work will cre- Cat 3/4 Women young families, etc.). Access will be 1. Jamie Bangerter 0:36:10 from the new Trailside parking area Underpass - This project is a coop- will eventually connect Summit and ate grade reversals and bermed turns 2. Karissa Lamb 0:38:06 3. Annette Bowman 0:38:21 just East of the LDS Church. This erative effort between UDOT, Utah Wasatch Counties - construction is to mitigate the extensive washboard Cat 5 Men project is scheduled for completion Department of Natural Resources, underway, completion date of this that has developed over the last few 1. Bryan Gee 0:33:49 2. Jason Burnham 0:33:57 by September. Summit County, Park City project is a ways off and unpredict- years. 3. Spencer Steinmann 0:35:39 In town the pathway that cuts Municipal, and Basin Recreation able at this point. Of course all of these organiza- Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Women Masters 45-54 1. Kelly Hunsaker 0:36:27 through town park and crosses under to provide access underneath Hwy Dutch Hollow to Riverview tions where out this spring clearing 2. Ruth Shapiro 0:37:20 Bonanza Drive is being widened 40 just south of Home Depot. The Trail connection under Hwy 40. trails and doing spring maintenance 3. Heidi Roundy 0:37:24 Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Women Masters 55-99 to create a safer corridor (this path last of the needed funds were finally Construction is anticipated to start getting everything prepared for the 1. Karen Christoffersen 0:35:28 sees about 500 users a day!). Many acquired over the winter through on this trail and make it to the high- heavy summer use - If you see any 2. Bev Ronnow 0:36:01 3. Laura Howat 0:36:55 mountain bikers use this to access a Summit County RAP Grant. way, completion in the near future of these crews out on the trails, be 4. Margaret Douglass 0:38:54 trails that surround historic old town Construction will begin later sum- once some easements are in place. sure to show your gratitude! 5. Patty Puz 0:45:15 Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Women Masters 35-44 Park City. mer and will be completed this fall. The Heber Valley Railway Trail Trail conditions can be found at 1. Katherine Ragle 0:36:40 Silver Creek Trail - Basin feasibility and engineering study mountaintrails.org and at basinrecre- Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Men Masters 60-64 Snyderville Basin Special 1. Ravell Call 0:33:58 Recreation District has multiple Recreation is working closely with will be happening this summer ation.org - see you out there! 2. Elton Reid 0:34:47 3. Jeff Handwerk 0:34:53 4. Shannon Storrud 0:35:43 Bike Utah News for into planning for a . tour, groups rode from Moab to of the population engaged in pro- 5. Paul Scott 0:35:46 This tour also provided information Deadhorse Point or along Potash moting bicycle use, , Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Men Masters 65-99 July 2014 1. Ken Louder 0:32:53 on how attendees can implement Road. The northern leg of the tour and healthy lifestyles. If you are 2. garysimmons 0:33:45 similar projects in their own com- took take place June 19-21 and cov- 3. FransBerghoff 0:38:10 It has been a busy few months for interested in having a business apply, 4. Lee Bourne 0:38:56 munities. All of the feedback from ered Park City, Coalville, Morgan, please contact Phil Sarnoff at Bike Cat 4/5 Men Masters 35-99 Bike Utah. We have been working the first event was overwhelmingly and Logan. 1. William Purdy 0:33:00 on a number of initiatives that we Utah ([email protected]). We Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Men Masters 35-39 positive. The June ride took place are happy to assist with the process. 1. Brian Cadman 0:50:03 hope will make bicycling safer and on the Murdock Canal Trail, which Bicycle Friendly Businesses 2. Ira Sorensen 0:50:25 more fun regardless of where you 3. Colt Albrecht 0:51:14 runs from Orem to Lehi. We are in Over the past 6 months, Bike Ongoing Initiatives 4. Ronald Peterson 0:54:10 ride in Utah. Here are a few of the the process of planning tours in Park Utah has been making a push for 5. Al Michini 0:55:07 Legislative Agenda – Our staff Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Men Masters 40-44 initiatives: City, Farmington City, Ogden, and businesses across Utah to apply 1. Adam Meirowitz 0:50:07 to become Bicycle Friendly and board are developing our priori- 2. Rodney Smith 0:50:51 southern Utah. All are welcome to 3. Simon Parsons 0:51:01 Mobile Active Transportation attend and we will send out infor- Businesses, a program facilitated by ties for the 2015 legislative session. 4. Gavin Fitzsimmons 0:56:05 Tours Statewide Active Transportation Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Men Masters 45-49 mation about upcoming rides in our The League of American Bicyclists. 1. Richard Feldman 0:46:33 Bike Utah, UTA, Wasatch Front monthly e-mail updates. This program is not simply a rubber Coordinating Committee – Bike 2. Brent Cannon 0:50:43 Regional Council, and Mountainland 3. Mike Hanseen 0:52:10 stamp, but a tool for businesses to Utah has been working with our 4. Dan Kadrmas 0:53:35 Association of Governments have Road Respect Tour make their work environments more partners to form a committee that 5. James Adinaro 0:54:32 created a series of bicycle tours for Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Men Masters 50-54 The fourth annual Road Respect bike friendly for employees, cus- will provide opportunities for advo- 1. LOUIS RIEL 0:50:33 riders, advocates, planners, trans- Tour kicked off at the end of May tomers, and the community. Studies cates and entities from across the 2. Rob Van Kirk 0:52:10 portation engineers, and elected have found that employees who 3. Scott Mathewson 0:53:18 spreading the message of mutual state to collaborate and advance officials. These tours are modeled 4. Stephen Tueller 0:54:02 respect and safety between motor- bike to work are more productive, active transportation projects more 5. Dave Ryan 0:54:06 after a program by the organization ists and bicycle users with the sup- have lower healthcare costs, and Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Men Masters 55-99 quickly and effectively. 1. Mark Zimbelman 0:49:25 People for Bikes and give attendees port of Bike Utah, UDOT, and the take fewer sick days. For businesses 2. Charles Palmer 0:52:06 an opportunity to experience new Utah Department of Public Safety. interested in becoming more bicycle 3. rick black 0:52:08 To stay up to date on all of our 4. LorinRonnow 0:53:17 bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure The southern leg started on May friendly, the application also serves 5. Farrell Spackman 0:54:40 developments firsthand. The first efforts, join the Bike Utah e-mail list Cat 1/2/3/4/5 mixed 29th with when 100 riders departed as a list of areas in which businesses 1. Kelly Crawford 0:49:23 tour took more than 60 attendees Ivins for the 40-mile Veyo Loop. can begin to improve. 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Coach’s Corner Just Charge It – Cornering on a Mountain Bike in corners. to take an educated guess as to what changing your targeted line through final 25%, but by this point the turn By Bryson Perry Also your tire selection will make will be coming based on the terrain the turn. It can also cause one of your has essentially been navigated and a big difference. I suggest talking to you have covered so far. The key, tires to skid. Since front tire traction it is time to get going again. Let the In June, Mark Deterline gave us staff at your local bike shop, explain- regardless, is to quickly look where is your highest priority, avoid use of bike roll out of the corner, or pedal some great instruction on how to ing where you plan to ride. A good you want to go – and go there. your front brake while cornering; you out of the corner if possible, to get corner on a road bike in an article shop will ask questions about your It is so easy to look at that big should only do so when absolutely back up to speed. entitled Buy the Stamp. This month skill level then suggest a tire well rock or root on the trail and think necessary, and even then with great Momentum is what keeps the we are coming into some of the best suited to your personal needs. “Oh [enter expletive of your choice], caution. bike going straight. When you are off-road riding of the year, so we will For riding in the Wasatch I’m gonna hit that.” If this is you, If you still have too much speed now address cornering on a mountain Mountains and on Draper trails, I my guess is that you are usually riding at speed is it much easier to once you enter a turn, you will likely hold your line and go where you bike. like the Specialized Fast Trac or the right. That is no way to ride with need to switch to rear brake only The keys to riding trails fast con- want to. If you go too slow, you will Maxxis IKON but a knobbier tire confidence. You must pick your line, so that you can help work the bike sist of at least some fundamental might be better for you. I run about focus on it then zone out the rest of have to use more energy and focus through it. Skidding is not ideal but skills, as well as the confidence to 22 psi (pounds per square inch) in the the mess that could distract you and just to keep your balance, instead of sometimes necessary to get the bike implement them. front tire and 23 psi in the rear, both cause a mishap. Focus on riding your what you want to do – ride the trail around if you carried too much speed As was discussed in the last arti- mounted to ENVE 29 XC wheels. line as cleanly and smoothly as you cleanly and efficiently. into the turn. You will actually corner cle, the contact patch of a road bike Your wheels may be different, but can; avoid the temptation to think faster if you can brake beforehand My motto is Grip it and rip it. But tire is about the size of a postage as a general rule if you are running about not crashing, or even worse, then carry that speed through the turn. to go along with Mark’s purchasing stamp. On a mountain bike that tubeless you’ll want to be around about crashing. commitment motto, Buy the stamp, patch is enlarged to roughly the size 20-30 psi depending on your weight. I guess I can go with Just charge it! of your favorite credit card. Add to If you are not running tubeless 3- Stay loose 5- Grip it and rip it those static physics the fact that the tires, come join us in the 21st century The next step when you come up You have made it 75% of the way contact patch of an MTB tire will – innertubes are really only for emer- to the corner is to stay loose. Tight, through the turn. Once you make it Bryson Perry is pro mountain drift and slide, you can’t rely totally gencies now. For less than $100 you stiff arms and legs don’t absorb ter- to this point it is time to look well biker and regional sales manager on continuous grip. So you have to can make any bike tubeless and run rain – or little errors you may make ahead, potentially into the next one. for DNA Cycling. Contact him at gain the skill to keep your bike under lower tire pressures that will give you along the way. Go into the turn Many people are still focused on the [email protected]. control despite the more dynamic more traction on the trails. Your sus- with your feet at the 3 and 9 o’clock nature of MTB tread. pension will also be more effective. positions, ready to absorb upcom- Generally speaking, to corner You will want your local shop ing obstacles. Grip the bar firmly so confidently on an MTB, keep in to likewise set up your suspension your hands don’t slip off, but let your mind these five fundamentals: based on your riding style, level arms, back, shoulders and legs relax. and bodyweight; every shock, bike If you pick your line then stay loose, 1-Make sure your bike is set up and rider is different. Once you’ve you won’t be as likely to get bucked properly before you start. determined your ideal tire pressures if you do happen to hit something big 2-Focus on where you want to go. based on those variables, make sure and/or unexpected. 3-Stay loose and relaxed; don’t to check them before each ride. think about it too much, just go for it. 4- Brake before the turn 4-Do any braking BEFORE you 2- Focus on where you want Cornering smoothly means you enter a turn. to go must carry the right speed into a 5-Once you are in the turn, rip it! As you come up to a turn on turn. This will take practice. As you your MTB, the first thing you need approach a turn, but before you enter 1- Before you start to do is determine where you want it, you should brake with both the Before hitting the trails you need to end up after it. Quickly scan the front and rear brakes to attain an to make sure your bike is ready to go. trail, pick your line and commit to appropriate speed. If your tire pressure is too high or too it. Sometimes you will not be able to Braking while cornering will low it will greatly affect your traction see the entire trail so you will have straighten your bike’s path of travel, JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 17 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

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Tour of Utah Preview 2014 Tour of Utah Spectator Guide the Finish – held at either start or new 113.5-mile course that starts ish in downtown close to 4 p.m. By Jackie Tyson finish line of various host venues for and ends in downtown Cedar City, Stage 2 presented by iON Camera If you are just going to Torrey for children 12 and under giving spectators multiple viewing Panguitch to Torrey the finish, get there early! At Town Celebrating its 10th anniversary, opportunities. The peloton of more 130.7 Miles, 10,162 feet of climbing Hall Park you can take part in Bike the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah has Aug 4 – 1:15 p.m. Cedar City than 120 professional cyclists will Tuesday, August 5 Jousting and Bike Croquet from 10 expanded to seven days of racing Aug 5 – 1 p.m. Torrey head northwest through the Red Hills Start Time –10:15 a.m. a.m. to 12 noon. The kids can take Estimated Finish: 3:45 p.m. and community festivals this year. Aug 7 – 10 a.m. Ogden of the Escalante Desert in south- part in the University of Utah Health Start Location – 50 North Main The 2014 Tour of Utah will cover Aug 8 – 1 p.m. Kamas ern Utah, encounter two Ski Utah Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759 Care Kids Sprint to the Finish at 1 753 miles of racing and more than Aug 10 – 1 p.m. Park City King of the Mountain climbs near Finish Location – 49 E. Main p.m. And the Lifestyle Expo with 57,000 feet of climbing, truly making Tour of Utah Lifestyle Expo at Cedar Breaks National Monument, Street, Torrey, Utah 84775 a jumbo big screen showing race it “Americas Toughest Stage Race.” finish line venues – then race through Cedar Canyon into The race spans the most beautiful Aug 4 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cedar downtown Cedar City for three excit- and challenging terrain in Utah, and City ing circuits and the finish. If you crosses into Wyoming for the first Aug 5 – 12 noon to 4 p.m. Torrey want to see the Tour twice on Stage 1, time. Southern Utah, known for its Aug 6 – 12 noon to 4 p.m. Miller the best way to do this is a Parowan- lush forests and red rock spires, will Motorsports Park Cedar City combination. The race be the start of this year’s Tour for a Aug 7 – 12 noon to 4 p.m. Powder will pass through the Parowan Gap, second consecutive year. Riders will Mountain which is listed on the National then make their way north, traveling Aug 8 – 12 noon to 4 p.m. Kamas Register of Historic Places for its through 12 host cities and venues Aug 9 – 12 noon to 4 p.m. ancient Native American petroglyphs in Utah and Wyoming, to finish in Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort and into the town of Parowan for the Park City. Aug 10 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park first of 14 Utah Sports Commission This year’s Tour of Utah will fea- City Sprint lines for the week. You can get ture some of the biggest numbers to some great photos in Parowan when date, including 17 Ski Utah King of So are you excited to see the the race comes through around lunch the Mountain climbs, 14 Utah Sports best pros in the world here in Utah? time. Then drive down I-15 and Commission Sprint lines, and pass- You can watch the Tour of Utah on spend the afternoon in Cedar City ing seven ski resorts. Along with two live television from 2-4 p.m. MT for three exciting finishing circuits mountaintop finishes this year (stag- every day in Utah (ROOT Sports and the finish. es 4 and 6), the Tour route will cross and KJZZ) and across the U.S. (FOX The other option is to stay in the highest point in 10 years during Sports Network). You can also moni- Cedar City and experience two races! Stage 5 presented by Subaru – Bald tor the Tour from start to finish using The Zappos.com Cedar City Grand Mountain Pass at 10,759 feet above Tour Tracker powered by Adobe Prix is a fast, 1.2-kilometer race coverage will keep you on top of the sea level. A total of 16 professional on your desktop, iPad, iPhone or downtown for professional women Amazing views and rugged chal- Tour of Utah until the big finish. teams are scheduled to compete in Android devices. But going to the from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Following lenges along Scenic Byway 12 return 2014, expecting to bring more than race in person is the best. Following the women’s race, head over to the this year as part of the 130.7-mile Stage 3 presented by Utah Sports Commission 120 athletes from 32 countries. is some information to help give you Tour of Utah Lifestyle Expo locat- stage from Panguitch to Torrey. Lehi to Tooele With six Pro Teams coming from some special moments during race ed along Main Street near North Stage 2 presented by iON Camera 118.3 Miles, 3,953 feet of climbing the Tour de France to compete in week and create memories that will Street. From this vantage point takes a northerly, serpentine path Utah, fans should plan to go to the last a lifetime. you can listen to live music until Wednesday, August 6 through Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon Start Time –10:55 a.m. start line area for any of the seven 2 p.m., take part in a poster con- National Park, Grand Staircase- Estimated Finish: 3:45 p.m. stages to see the world’s best riders Stage 1 presented by Zions Bank test, visit vendor tents and watch the Escalante National Monument and Start Location – IM Flash Cedar City to Cedar City up close and personal. Autograph race on the jumbo TV screen with the for the Technologies, LLC, 1550 E 3400 N, 113.5 Miles, 8,873 feet of climbing. Alley opens one hour prior to each announcers give you the play-by- longest day of racing of the week. Lehi, Utah 84043 Monday, August 4 stage start. It is free for any spectator play. The most exciting moments Finish Location – Miller Start Time –10:35 a.m. Racers will encounter 10,162 feet to take a photograph or request a sig- should be in Cedar City as the riders Motorsports Park, 2901 Sheep Estimated Finish: 3:45 p.m. of climbing and four Ski Utah King nature. And listen to race announcers will use University Boulevard and Lane, Tooele, Utah 84074 Start/Finish Location – 85 North of the Mountain climbs. After crest- interview the top riders. It’s a great Main Street, Cedar City, Utah Thunderbird Way to pass through ing the fourth KOM of the day at place for children to see the action 84720 Southern Utah University for three Boulder Mountain, the peloton will After two days in the mountain up close. adrenaline-packed laps and sprint to streak 20 miles along the shadow and monuments of southern Utah, the Want to spend time near the finish The Tour of Utah opens with a the finish on Main Street. of Capital Reef National Park for Tour once again returns to its roots line and find something for the entire a sprint finish under the canopy of in Lehi and Utah County for day family to enjoy each afternoon? You cottonwood trees on Main Street of three, where the first edition started can’t beat the festival activities in the Torrey. 11 years ago near the Thanksgiving Tour of Utah Lifestyle Expo, which There’s a lot going on for fami- Point Museum and Gardens. After a will take place near at all the finish lies in Panguitch for the stage start. start at the headquarters of IM Flash line host venues. The interactive dis- Get to town early for the all-you- Technologies, the course turns south plays and merchandise mecca opens can-eat Lion’s Club breakfast from to follow the western shores of Utah midday each and every day. If your 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. If you bring Lake. This 118.3-mile stage winds children want to test their skills at a Tour of Utah poster, you’ll get a into the East Tintic Mountains for the finish line, visit the University of free cowbell. And if the kids bring a the day’s only Ski Utah KOM in Utah Health Care display to sign up completed Mike & the Bike Activity Eureka, a mining “ghost town” listed for the free Kid’s Races! Book (download online or pick up on the National Register of Historic Along with this year’s Tour of locally at Panguitch City Office/ Places. On the way to the fast finish Utah seven-day stage race for men Library), the city will give away a at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, will be two opportunities to see special prize. There’s also compli- the race continues through the west the best professional women com- mentary face painting, local vendors desert and along many of the same pete on two wheels. In Cedar City and Autograph Alley. routes used by the Pony Express. during Stage 1 presented by Zions With some of Utah’s beautiful The venue for the finish will be great Bank fans can see the Zappos.com landscapes, the course is wide open for spectators, hosted at this state-of- Cedar City Grand Prix. In Tooele to some amazing photo opportuni- the-art road racing facility that was at Miller Motorsports Park during ties and places to see the riders. Just completed in 2006 for automobiles, Stage 3 presented by Utah Sports understand that you won’t be able to motorcycles and karts. Cyclists will Commission fans can see the Tour of pass the peloton on Scenic Byway 12, make three circuits along the twists Utah Women’s Edition. so you need to get your first looks at and turns of the 2.2-mile East Track the peloton in downtown Panguitch at Miller Motorsports Park. On paper, Every day during race week: for the start or along Highway 63 at the day may look like a sprinters’ Red Canyon, which is the first Ski dream, but don’t under estimate the Autograph Alley – one hour prior Utah KOM just 10 miles after the wind in the Tooele Valley and the to stage start at start line for free pho- start. After you watch either of these difficulty of racing on a wide-open tos and signatures. This takes place early segments, you can then drive and twisting track. every morning in conjunction with back highways 89/62/24 to Torrey With wide-open views, com- Rider Sign-In at Announcer’s Stage (allow close to two hours) for more fortable accommodations and a Tour of Utah/ University of great scenery, western hospitality Utah Health Care Kids Sprint to and the full-speed, straightaway fin- Continued on 20 JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 19

Gear Picks Speaking of Spokes - the cars and just continued his ped- aling. Cars approaching from the Continued from page 2 Review: Yakima FrontLoader Bike Mount opposite direction moved a few feet public transportation is the next to their right so all could be accom- One necessary tip is to make sure the preferred alternative. Motorcycles modated without incident. No one front bracket is tightly screwed down and scooters come next, followed honked at him or each other, or so that the mount doesn’t wobble at by cycling and, in last place, hoof- even slowed down much. It clearly all on the bars. ing it. India, China, France, Serbia, was just the accepted method of Once on the rack, the mount again it doesn’t matter. Most people will dealing with this cyclist. proved easy to use. Just flip up prefer expending less rather than The efforts being made by the large horseshoe, hoist your bike more physical exertion to get from cycling advocates, as well as those up into the mount, and tighten the point A to point B. It really is only promoting various cycling events, orange knob. Then secure the rear a small minority of us who have will help in bridging this accep- wheel with the strap and ratchet sys- or will find satisfaction in cycling tance gap. As governmental enti- tem. The nice thing about the Yakima as a preferred form of transporta- ties become more aware of accom- system is that the bike is secured by tion. While working to increase modating cyclists, progress will the tires, and thus the frame is less cycling numbers, I believe we need be made. In the last year and a likely to get damaged or scratched to recognize and accept this order half, I have watched as my fellow by the rack. With all of the odd size of things. members in the Salt Lake County frame tubes and different materials All this being said, there is one Bicycle Advisory Committee being used these days, this is an difference that I have observed. (SLCBAC) have energetically pur- important consideration. In other countries, motorists are sued the goal of having a strong The only ding against the more accommodating of bicyclists. voice with, and influencing, county The Yakima FrontLoader is a great roof top bike mount that works for FrontLoader is that the rear tire strap 29ers, road bikes, big bikes and small bikes. Photo: Dave Iltis I have written before about the government and its agencies. I can was too short for the 2.4” tires that sometimes contentious relationship personally attest to the progress that I’m using. This is a common issue By Dave Iltis between motorists and cyclists in has been made in this short period What’s one to do to carry a big with bike mounts. Although you can Emigration Canyon where I live of time. Indeed, the progress being bike on the roof of your car? Enter get a longer strap as an add-on, it here in Salt Lake. My observa- made in Emigration Canyon has In 2012, I upgraded my moun- the Yakima FrontLoader bike mount. seems like this should come standard. tion while both riding and driving been exemplary and satisfying. tain bike to a new . The bigger I’ve had the opportunity to try it out Also, don’t forget to buy a pair of in other countries is that cyclists In the end, this mentality is wheel size has been great in the dirt recently and have been very pleased lock barrels to secure your mount to are simply accepted as part of the what I hope for here. I envision the – it rolls over bumps and rocks more with it. A big advantage of this bike the rack, and for the onboard cable day when no one thinks to honk, easily than the 26er. But, it presents mount is that you can leave the front lock. Note that the cable is good to roadway. yell or make obscene gestures at a problems for traveling with the bike. wheel on the bike. This is especially prevent people from quickly running This was brought home while The bike is about 6’ end to end useful for front through-axle bikes, off with your bike, but it won’t stop traveling through Macedonia. We cyclist for taking up part of the road. with wheels on. Without the front and leads to much less hassle going a determined thief. You may want to were driving on a narrow two lane I envision the day when no one wheel, it barely fits into the back of to and from the trailhead. use a U-lock or hardened chain in road as we approached a small thinks twice about slowing down my small station wagon. Using the The mount was easy to setup. I addition. town. From behind I approached for a very brief period of time for old rooftop mounts wasn’t an option used it in combination with a set of All in all, the FrontLoader is a an older man riding a bicycle as he cyclists, and moving a few feet to because of the through-axle in the square bars (as opposed to Yakima’s perfect bike mount for roof racks for made his way into town. With no the left to get around. I envision the front. And, using an adapter made for round bars). The mounting system your 29er, road bike, or any bike with shoulder, the cars in front of me and day when cyclists are accepted as the through-axle with them proved to is set up to use with just about any 20-29” wheels. I would rate it Hors I moved to the left into the other part of the regular and usual traffic be unstable and iffy. shape bar, including factory bars. Categorie (5 stars). lane to get around him. He ignored pattern. 20 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

of Utah History, the Tour of Utah Mountain, one of the toughest climbs Street, Kamas, Utah 84036 Women’s Edition is not to miss, as in Utah. This new addition to the the professional and elite women Tour ascends over 3,000 feet in just For the first time in race his- lay it all on the line during a brutal six miles. And to make it even tough- tory, the Tour of Utah will extend 15-lap circuit race. With something er, the road lacks switchbacks, forc- beyond the state borders. Evanston, to prove, and an extremely talented ing riders to stare down this beast Wyoming will host the stage start for field, these women will push their of a climb with every crank of their 101.4 miles to Kamas. Evanston and Kamas are the two gateway cities to limits, making for an exciting race pedals. With the finish at Powder the and the to the end. Mountain being the first of two mountain top finishes for the week, beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (State Road 150). Start line festivi- Stage 4 presented by Workers the Larry H. Miller Dealerships lead- er’s jersey is likely to switch hands. ties will begin at 9:30 a.m. in front of Compensation Fund the Union Pacific Roundhouse and Ogden to Powder Mountain Watch the riders come up the North Ogden Divide on the first loop, then Machine Shop in Evanston, which 104.7 Miles, 8,893 feet of climbing will include a reenactment of a wild- Thursday, August 7 after the race caravan passes, head to Powder Mountain. west shootout. Start Time –11:10 a.m. Heading south on Mirror Lake Estimated Finish: 3:45 p.m. Highway, the peloton can expect Start Location – Adjacent to City Stage 5 presented by Subaru Evanston, Wyoming to Kamas to confront strong Wyoming prai- Hall Park at 324 E 2500 S, Ogden rie winds before beginning the long 101.4 Miles, 5,706 feet of climbing Utah 84401 ascent to the lone Ski Utah KOM Friday, August 8 Finish Location – Powder of the day at Bald Mountain Pass. Start Time –11:10 a.m. Mountain Resort at Utah 158, At 10,759 feet above sea level, Bald Estimated Finish: 3:45 p.m. Eden, Utah 84310 Mountain Pass is the highest point Start Location – 1435 Main St., the Tour of Utah has ever reached. The Tour of Utah returns to Ogden Evanston, Wyoming 82930 If you want to see the Tour on for a sixth time. Ogden is the start Finish Location – 170 N Main for Stage 4 presented by Workers Compensation Fund. Known as the “Crossroads of the West,” Ogden most recently hosted the Tour in 2012 with two stages. The start of the 104.7-mile stage will take place on Historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. Women’s Edition. The professional with the University of Utah Health Tour of Utah Guide - men in the Tour of Utah are expected Care Kids Sprint to the Start, so see Continued from page 18 to finish between 3:30 – 4 p.m. Then the future of cycling exhibit skills jam-packed day of racing, Miller catch the Chase Pinkham Memorial on the same race course as the pros. Motorsports Park is the place to be Criterium for amateur men, women, This will be followed by Autograph Alley and Rider Sign-In. on Wednesday. Starting at 12 noon, and juniors taking place from 5 - The route travels through the catch the inaugural Tour of Utah 8:30 p.m. For the first time in Tour Ogden Valley toward the North Ogden Divide for the first of two ascents. The first of three Ski Utah KOMs will be on the slopes of the North Ogden Divide, a tough five- kilometer climb with an average 10-percent gradient. The race cir- cumnavigates Pineview Reservoir three times before it descends Ogden Canyon for another trip though the city of Ogden on Harrison Boulevard and a second climb up North Ogden Divide. So once you watch the start Thursday morning in downtown Ogden, grab some lunch and head over to Harrison for a second look at the peloton. The first big shakeup in the General Classification could happen on the slopes of the first mountain- top finish of the week at Powder

this beautiful stretch of highway, get there early and plan to stay all day. You won’t be able to drive around the race to see the finish on Friday. After conquering the pass, the route continues with a long 30-mile descent into the Kamas valley, which has been part of every Tour of Utah since 2006. Spectators will see the peloton twice in Kamas, as the race will pass through the classic west- ern downtown for a circuit through Oakley and Peoa then return to the finish. For the first time in Tour his- tory the riders will get their first taste of the wild west on Democrat Alley in Peoa, with a two-mile stretch of dirt road less than 10 miles from the final sprint in Kamas. Riders will have to take extra caution, and stay near the front if they want to avoid trouble during this two-mile dirt road and set their team up for victory as they barrel to the finish line in Kamas. Downtown Kamas will have host live music, a BMX demonstra- tion, Kids Sprint to the Finish races and much more all afternoon. JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 21

– the road up Little Cottonwood Canyon closes to all motorists at approximately 1:30 p.m.) You then have two options to see the finish: a) make your way to the finish area at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort using Entry #2, or b) stop at Tanners Flat along the climb, where you’ll find the steepest section, tailgate parties and other fans wearing crazy costumes. Use your mobile device to follow the race on Tour Tracker powered by Adobe as you wait so you don’t miss the action.

Stage 7 presented by VLCM & Barracuda Networks Park City to Park City 78 Miles, 7,633 feet of climbing Start Time – 12:20 p.m. Estimated Finish: 3:45 p.m. Start/Finish Location – 650 Main “America’s Toughest Stage Race.” Street, Park City, UT 84060 makes it the perfect place to turn on Tour Tracker powered by Adobe and Using Tour Tracker, fans can follow For a fourth time, the Tour of follow the peloton. Empire Pass is an the race finish virtually into down- Utah returns to Park City for the HC climb and is the final of 17 Ski town Park City, then make your way grand finale. Stage 7 presented by Utah King of the Mountain climbs down the mountain for the après VLCM & Barracuda Networks has for the week. It should also be the cycling celebration. been the decisive stage the past two most significant of the week, as spec- years for the Tour of Utah. Come to tators will see firsthand who may be (All times Mountain Time; check Historic Main Street in Park City, the ultimate victor for the stage, and for updates at www.tourofutah.com) before the riders embark on the final stage. An expanded Tour of Utah Lifestyle Expo will open at 10 a.m. Stage 6 presented by University of tive 10-year anniversary cinch sacks with interactive displays and fes- Utah Health Care as a gift from the Tour. You can ride tivities on Main Street, from Heber Salt Lake City to Snowbird Ski & TRAX to the University of Utah Avenue to 4th Street. Autograph Summer Resort campus and use the Stadium station Alley opens at 11 a.m. on the Main 107.2 Miles, 12,643 feet of climbing to access the start area (1349 E 500 Street side of Kimball Art Center, Start Time –10:50 a.m. S).And if you come early at 6:30 just listen for race announcers Dave Estimated Finish: 3:45 p.m. a.m., you can cheer on hundreds of Towle and Brad Sohner! Start Location – Rice-Eccles amateur cyclists as they depart for Once the gun goes off, the rid- Stadium, 451 S 1400 E, Salt Lake The Ultimate Challenge presented by ers make two neutral laps in Park City, UT 84112 University of Utah Health Care and City, then head out of town on Finish Location – 100 Little Utah National Guard. Kearns Blvd to the first Utah Sports Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird, The first of four Ski Utah King Commission Sprint line in Kamas. Utah 84092 of the Mountain climbs on the This 78-mile stage was introduced day comes after the crest of the in 2013, rolling out of Park City into With five days of hard racing in Emigration Canyon climb.The sec- rural, eastern Summit County. As the their legs, the riders will now have ond Ski Utah KOM at Big Mountain racing continues through Wolf Creek to tackle some of Utah’s toughest may be the best place to see the Ranches, the racer will face a short, climbs for the “Queen Stage” on fireworks begin, but you’ll need to but punishing climb with pitches Saturday. It not only covers new ter- be in position by 11 a.m. to avoid of close to 20-percent gradient. In ritory on the 107.2-mile route, but road closures. With Big Mountain Wasatch County, the race continues has added more climbing this year. only 15 miles into the stage, an early winds through the towns of Heber Close to 13,000 feet of elevation gain break will be eager to get established, City and Midway. It is just outside of and four Ski Utah KOMs will make meaning high speeds and brutal Midway where the racers are faced Stage 6 presented by University of attacks. Fans will find Big Mountain with the toughest challenge of the Utah Health Care a true challenge for offers a great view of the riders as entire seven-day event, the climb the pro cyclists. they climb switchbacks to the top, up Empire Pass. In just three years, The race begins in Salt Lake making this a great first stop to watch Empire Pass has become legendary City, just outside Rice-Eccles Stage 6 presented by University of for its average gradient of 10 percent Stadium, the site of the Opening Utah Health Care. and sections that exceed 20 percent. and Closing Ceremonies of the After all riders crest the KOMs, You can stay in town for lunch 2002 Olympic Winter Games and motorists will be allowed to drive then journey up Guardsman Pass to home for University of Utah football down Highway 65 south to Parley’s watch the riders as they ascend up games. The Announcer’s stage for Canyon. There should be enough Pine Canyon Drive out of Midway. Rider Sign-In and Autograph Alley time to take I-215 South to South This is the backside of Guardsman will be set up in the West Stadium Wasatch Blvd to access Little known as Empire Pass, and what Parking Lot Saturday morning, adja- Cottonwood Canyon. The six-mile 2013 Tour of Utah Champion Tom cent to a large Kids Zone. Activities climb to Snowbird Ski and Summer Danielson calls “my favorite climb begin at 9:30 a.m. and the first 500 Resort is the second Hors Categorie in the entire world.” With beautiful fans will receive free commemora- climb of the week. (Special note scenery and large groups of fans, it 22 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Book Review and Bike Touring Book Review: Changing Gears: A Family Odyssey to the End of the World is an Adventure Worth Reading Asia. They really increased was to be stuffed into and there was no control group of Davys actions of the “road angels” influ- the complexity of bike travel trailer bags. Just that was a costly and and Daryls who didn’t do it. I do ence your family in how you cur- in Changing Gears. daunting task. think their travels have impacted rently interact with people? Changing Gears is writ- Their start in Prudhoe Bay was their confidence, but I can’t really ten through the eyes of not at all auspicious. An oil worker say that with certainty either. All NSV: Road Angels changed our Nancy. Reading Changing helped them with their baggage after parents view their own children dif- journey! It was absolutely mind- Gears is like reading several arrival who stated: “For the record, ferently from other kids, so maybe boggling and humbling to be on the books compressed into 297 I drive this road on a regular basis, that’s just my bias speaking? In the receiving end of those random acts of pages. There is the geogra- and I think you’re nuts”. On the day end, all I can do is give them all I can kindness over and over again. People phy of the trip from the top of departure, with 17,000 miles to and hope for the best. reached out to us in so many ways, of Alaska to the southern tip go, Davy was brought to “the verge and we are all very grateful for that. of with the various of tears” when he crashed moments C.U.: There were several com- Does it influence us now? You cultures and people along the after leaving the hotel parking lot ments you made throughout the book bet! Knowing how much it meant way. There is a “book” of onto the gravelly Dalton highway. that there was a small but seemingly to us when people helped us out information about traveling After that mishap, they had 240 dedicated group of people that were encourages us to reach out to oth- with children. There is an miles to the first town on the Dalton accusing you of child abuse. What ers. But beyond that, we know that assortment of “adventures” highway and the Vogel’s thought was that all about? How do you people are kind and generous and we in the book and how the they were prepared by packing 50 respond to them? don’t live with the fear that so many problems that were encoun- pounds of food. With two hungry Americans have. tered turned out (including boys they ran out of food, or would NSV. They were a small, but the numerous “road angels” have had a “road angel” not helped very vocal group. Some of the ladies C.U.: Because of the 14-year girl they met). I thought it was out. Obviously, no matter how much took it upon themselves to “save” that had to be rescued at sea while fascinating how numerous experience and planning one does, our children from the “abuse” we attempting the “youngest person to motorcycle clubs were networking things happen. were inflicting upon them, and were By Lou Melini sail around the world”, Guinness and escorting the family into and out And so went the travels of the almost stalkers to do that. Every time World Records dropped the youngest of many of the Mexican cities that Vogel family. I had a hard time put- we were profiled in the news, they category, including Davy and Daryl. Doing an overnight bike trip they rode through. ting the book down. It is very well left comments on the article men- Did the Guinness World Records probably would be easy to plan for Probably the most inspiring aspect written. It’s a novel, an adventure tioning how horrible we were. They ever recognize Davy and Daryl? most cyclists. A week tour or a ride of the book was the energy produced book, a travelogue and a “how-to” called the person in charge of the across the U.S. ramps up the logis- cycling book. It is additionally a non-profit group we were volunteer- by the boys who were determined NSV: No, Guinness World tics. Now imagine riding down the book chronicling what families are ing with to tell her that she shouldn’t to be the youngest people to have Records never did officially recog- Western Hemisphere of North and supposed to be doing, though in this allow us to work with her. It was odd, cycled the Western Hemisphere and nize the record. They are no longer South America with your spouse and case the family is traveling on a total but I guess they are entitled to their be recognized by the Guinness Book recognizing the “Youngest to do any- twin 10-year-olds over the course of 6 wheels (plus 2 on the trailers). If opinion. of World Records. In addition, I was thing” - that whole category is no of 2 years, 9 months and 18 days. you have a child or 2 I will bet that How would I respond to them? able to see the two boys go from longer on their books. While we were Starting in June of 2008, this was the while reading this book you will look That’s a tough one. Of course, if scared 10 year-olds that needed their all disappointed, we realized that trip of a lifetime for Nancy Sarthe- at the little tyke(s) and think; “could my kids really were being abused, I mother to 13 year-olds confident in the emphasis needed to be on what Vogel, her husband John Vogel and it be possible”? When you com- would want somebody to step in and their abilities to assess a situation, our children accomplished, not on a their sons Daryl and Davy. plete the book you will find that the do something. I’ve realized there create a plan and execute it. piece of paper. GWR sent the boys According to their website, the answer is “Yes”, it is possible. is a fine line between abuse and an The trip started by flying from a nice letter acknowledging their Vogel’s were not new to bike travel So, after 2 years, 9 months and alternate lifestyle, and it can be hard their home in Boise to Prudhoe Bay efforts and commending them for before the trip that is chronicled in 18 days, Daryl and Davy became to tell the difference. We need to be in Alaska. They flew with one tan- sticking with it. As Daryl said, “We the youngest people to cycle the ever mindful of the fact that we are Changing Gears. They even did a dem for John and Daryl and 2 single still have the world record, it’s just Western Hemisphere. They have all all different and, just because *I* previous trip with their children in bikes for Nancy and Davy. In addi- not recognized by Guinness.” 2006-07. John’s extensive bike tour- tion there was one BOB trailer and of the documentation. Unfortunately can’t imagine doing something, that Guinness World Records dropped the doesn’t mean that somebody else ing experience goes back to 1981. an Extra Wheel trailer. These were C.U: What’s next for the family? Nancy and John even met while shipped along with 3 very large con- “youngest category”. can’t enjoy it. doing separate bike tours in Southern tainers for all of the equipment that For information to purchase this book and other cycle books by Nancy C.U.: I am currently following NSV: What next for us? John and Sathre-Vogel go to www.familyon- a Montreal family with a 6-year I have the philosophy that we wanted bikes.org. old that are riding for a planned to give our kids as many varied expe- 3-year trip (nomad-dream.org). As an riences as we could. They lived as Changing Gears: A Family educator and mother, is there much expats until they were 7. They spent Odyssey to the End of the World research/information on the subject four years traveling on their bikes. By Nancy Sathre-Vogel of long-distance travel with children? We had given our sons some amazing 2013, Old Stone Publishing, life experiences, but what we hadn’t ISBN-10: 0983718733 NSV: No, there is not much out given them was a home. We gave there regarding long term bike tour- them the world; now it’s time to give An Interview with Nancy Sathre- ing with kids - my site is probably the them a home. Vogel most comprehensive there is. I think there is a lot of power simply know- Our hope now is to remain here in I was able to interview Nancy ing that other families have done it Boise until they move on to college. Sathre-Vogel to hear how the family and it worked, so it’s important that It’s great to be part of a greater com- is doing since the big trip. Below is we get the word out that it is possible munity and put down roots. The boys the interview. to tour with kids. are involved with FIRST Robotics, with Children: A which has been an incredible oppor- Cycling Utah: Nancy, it will be Guide to Getting Started is a small tunity for them. They are also taking 3 years in March of 2014 since booklet about getting out there on some AP math and science classes completing the trip. How would you the bikes with kids. I sell it on the and an electronic class at the local describe the differences in your boys website. tech center. It’s all good. compared to other boys their age since the trip? C.U.: Being on the Board of CU: Thanks Nancy. It was a won- Directors of Warmshowers, I have derful experience “observing” your Nancy Sarthre-Vogel: I often say to ask this question. Can you give family travel by bike in Changing that there is no way to know what me a synopsis of what it is like to Gears. It will be a book long remem- effect our journey had on our kids - have “road angels” help out? Did the bered and highly recommended JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 23

Tour of Utah Preview 2014 Tour of Utah Teams Guide 2011 Tour de France Champion Cadel The Trek Factory Racing squad, regis- the 2013 Tour of Utah. So far in 2014, the by Sutter Home returns for the third 16 of the top teams in the world will Evans (AUS) won a stage and finish tered in the U.S.,is one of the newest team has claimed stage victories at the time at the Tour of Utah in 2014. The be competing in this year’s Tour of Utah. second overall at the , WorldTour teams for 2014. The Trek Tour de , Tour de and American Continental team recruited new We present a guide below. nabbed the victory at Factory Team is built around leader Tour of . talent for this year and will be looking to and De Brabantse of , a world shine at the Tour of Utah. In 2014 racing UCI ProTeams (*world rankings as of Pijl and newly crowned USA Time Trial champion. In 2014 racing to date, Julián Continental Teams to date, Daniel Jamarillo, of , May 4, 2014) Champion won a stage at Arredondo (COL) won two stages, both claimed two mountain-top stage wins •Belkin-Pro Cycling Team (The the Amgen Tour of .. mountain-top finishes, while his team- Bissell Development Team (USA) at the . His teammate, ) , No. 10 on UCI WorldTour mate (ITA) sprinted Website: www.bisselldevelopmentteam. Gregory Brenes (Costa Rica), finished •BMC Racing Team (USA), No.6 on UCI Cannondale Pro Cycling (ITA) to victory at the Tour de San Luis in com/ second overall at the same race in New WorldTour Website: www.cannondaleprocycling. Argentina. Cancellara won the Ronde van Facebook: BissellDevelopmentTeam . Team Jamis-Hagens Berman is •Cannondale Pro Cycling (ITA), 14th on com/ Vlaanderen. The Trek Factory Racing ros- Twitter: @BissellDT the current leader of the USA Cycling UCI World Tour Facebook: CannondaleProCycling ter also includes American rider Matthew 2014 Roster: 14 riders National Racing Calendar. The squad •Team Garmin-Sharp (USA), No. 12 on Twitter: @cannondalePro Busche and German superstar , Current Ranking: 16th on UCI America also won a stage and the overall at the Joe UCI WorldTour 2014 Roster: 28 riders who both raced in Utah last year. Tour (as of 25 May 2014 rankings) Martin Stage Race. •Team LAMPRE-MERIDA (Italy), No. Current Ranking: 14th on UCI World With a new title sponsor BISSELL 11 on UCI World Tour Tour (as of 4 May 2014 rankings) Pro Continental Teams Homecare Inc., the Axel Merckx-led Jelly Belly presented by Maxxis (USA) •Trek Factory Racing (USA), No. 8 on The Cannondale Pro Cycling Team returns U23 development team returns to Utah. Website: www.jellybellycycling.com UCI WorldTour to the Tour of Utah for the fourth consecu- Drapac Professional Cycling (AUS) Racing previously as Bontrager Pro Facebook: jellybellycycling tive year. The Italian squad is constructed Website: www.drapaccycling.com/ Cycling Team and Bontrager-Livestrong, Twitter: @jellybellyteam UCI Pro Continental Teams (UCI rank- around (Slovania), who per- Facebook: drapaccycling team alum Joe Dombrowski won the 2014 Roster: 13 riders ing as of May 25, 2014) forms equally well in classics and stage Twitter: @DrapacCycling best young rider classification in 2012. Based in San Marcos, California, Jelly •Drapac Professional Cycling (AUS), 2nd races, in uphill or pure sprint finishes 2014 Roster: 17 riders The original iteration of the Bissell Belly Cycling Team is the longest-running on UCI Oceania Tour and sometimes even in short time trials. Founded in 2004, Drapac Professional Development Team was created in 2009 professional bicycle racing team in the • (USA), No. 30 on Sagan’s haul was an impressive 22 wins Cycling is the only Australian team to cur- with the vision to develop the next gen- . In its 15th year, the team’s UCI America Tour in 2013, including two stages of the Tour rently hold a UCI Professional Continental eration of elite cyclists. To date, 14 riders 13-rider roster includes reigning national •UnitedHealthcare Professional Cycling de Suisse, a stage of the Tour de France. license. The 17-rider squad of Australian have advanced to the UCI WorldTour champion Luis Lemus (MEX) and 2013 Team (USA), No. 14 on UCI America Among his victories so far in 2014 include and Dutch riders features 2007 Australian ranks. There are eight Americans on the national champion Freddie Rodriguez Tour stage wins and the overall ’s jer- Road Champion Darren Lapthorne, reign- 2014 roster, including the reigning U23 (U.S.). Rodriguez is a four-time U.S. sey at the Amgen . ing U23 Australian time trial champion National Road Champion . National Champion, while UCI Continental Teams, America Tour Another top sprinter on the team is Italian Jordan Kerby and Jonathan Cantwell, an The 18-year-old Bremerton, Oregon Lemus, is a two-time Mexican National (UCI ranking as of May 25, 2014) , who won two stages at this Aussie sprinter who previously raced for native finished fourth at both the UCI Champion at only 21 years of age. Lemus •Bissell Development Team (USA), 16th year’s Tour of Turkey. The American Team Saxo Bank. So far in 2014, the Cyclo-cross World Championships and finished fourth overall in the best young on UCI America Tour rider on the team is of New team has claimed stage wins at the Tour of UCI Road World Championships in 2013. rider classification at the 2013 Tour of •Funvic Brasilinvest-São José dos Hampshire, who was the bronze medalist , Tour de Taiwan and Brothers Chris and Tanner Putt of Park Utah. Campos (), No.1 on UCI America at the 2011 USA Cycling Professional Cycle Classic. It is currently ranked City, Utah are both on the roster. This Tour Road Race national championship. 2nd on UCI Oceania Tour (as of 25 May year the Bissell Development Team has Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies •Hincapie Sportswear Development Team 2014). claimed a stage win at the New Zealand (USA) (USA), No 4 on UCI America Tour Team Garmin-Sharp (USA) Cycle Classic and at the Tour of the Gila. Website: www.optumprocycling.com/ •Team Jamis-Hagens Berman presented Website: www.slipstreamsports.com Team Novo Nordisk (USA) Facebook: OptumProCycling presented- by •Sutter Home (USA), 7th on UCI Facebook: RideArgyle Website: www.teamnovonordisk.com/ Funvic Brasilinvest-São José Dos byKellyBenefitStrategies America Tour Twitter: @Ride_Argyle Facebook: TeamNovoNordisk Campos (BRA) Twitter: @optumpbkbs •Jelly Belly presented by MAXXIS 2014 Roster: 29 riders Twitter: @teamnovonordisk Website: www.ciclismopinda.com/ 2014 Roster: 13 riders (USA), No 17 on UCI America Tour Team Garmin-Sharp will return for a 2014 Roster: 17 riders Facebook: teamcyclingfunvic The Optum Pro Cycling presented by •Optum presented by Kelly Benefit fifth year. Team Garmin-Sharp emerged Team Novo Nordisk is the world’s first Twitter: @cycling_funvic Kelly Benefit Strategies team returns to Strategies (USA), No 5 on UCI America 11 years ago as a development squad by all-diabetes pro cycling team with a mis- 2014 Roster: 15 riders the Tour of Utah for a sixth year fea- Tour CEO and became a sion to inspire, educate and empower Founded in 2010, Funvic Brasilinvest- turing experienced riders from the U.S. •Team SmartStop (USA), 3rd on UCI ProTour team in 2007. The rejuvenated people affected by diabetes. In 2006, Phil São José dos Campos is a Continental and Canada. The 13-rider roster includes America Tour 2014 roster includes eight Americans- Southerland, co-founder and CEO of the squad that leads the UCI America Tour Jesse Anthony (USA) who won a stage at , Tom Danielson, Caleb team, assembled a group of eight cyclists in 2014. The Brazilian team includes 15 the 2011 Tour of Utah, Tom Zirbel, the Fairly, , Phil Gaimon, Alex with Type 1 diabetes to take on the gruel- riders from South American countries 2013 USA National Time Trial Champion, Belkin-Pro Cycling Team (NED) Howes, Benjamin King and Andrew ing 3,000 mile Race Across America and Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. In 2012, Eric Young, the reigning USA National Website: www.teambelkin.com/ Talansky. In 2013, Danielson won the raise diabetes awareness. The team went Magno Nazaret took the overall title Criterium Champion and Canadian Ryan Facebook: TeamBelkin overall title at the Tour of Utah, while on to win the event in 2007, 2009 and at the Vuelta al and the Tour Anderson who placed third in the 2013 Twitter: @teambelkin young teammate (AUS) 2010. The American Pro Continental team of Brazil. Earlier this season, Nazaret UCI America Tour Rankings. In 2013, 2014 Roster: 28 riders soloed to a stage win and won the best features a diverse roster of riders repre- took two stage wins and the overall title, the team took top honors in the 2013 This is the first time this European-based young rider classification. New recruit senting 10 different countries. The team once again at the Tour of Brazil. André USA Cycling National Racing Calendar, ProTeam will compete at the Tour of Utah Gaimon started off 2014 with a bang with features two Americans, Joe Eldridge, the Almeida is the reigning Under-23 Brazil and was the top Continental team in the as the Belkin-Pro Cycling Team. Last a stage win and second overall at the Tour 2012 National Champion in track’s team National Time Trial Champion. The team UCI America Tour Rankings, with a third year the Dutch squad claimed 38 victories de San Luis. Australian pursuit, and Benjamin Dilley. In 2014, is currently leading the UCI America Tour overall placing. So far in 2014, victories including ’s stage wins claimed a second win and finished second David Lozano, an 11-time mountain bike rankings. It is the team’s second trip to the include stage wins at the Vuelta Mexico at the and the Vuelta a overall at the Amgen Tour of California. champion of , captured the King of Tour of Utah. and Tour of the Gila as well as a stage win España. Also in 2013, the Mountains classification at the Cholet and the overall King of the Mountain clas- (NED) won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Lampre-Merida (ITA) Pays de Loire in France. The team com- Hincapie Sportswear Development sification at the Amgen Tour of California Québec. In 2014 racing to date, the team Website: www.teamlampremerida.com/en peted at the Tour of Utah four previous Team (USA) by Canadian Will Routley. has claimed stage wins at the Tour of Facebook: TeamLampre times (2007, 2009-2011) as Team Type Website: www.hincapieracing.com/ Norway, Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, Paris Twitter: @Lampre_Merida 1. Expected to return to Utah this year is Facebook: HincapieRacing Team SmartStop (USA) - Nice and . 2014 Roster: 26 riders veteran rider Javier Megias (Spain), who Twitter: @hincapiedevo Website: www.teamsmartstop.com/ Italy’s Lampre-Merida makes its inaugu- finished second on stage 4 in Salt Lake 2014 Roster: 14 riders Facebook: SmartStopProCycling BMC Racing Team (USA) ral appearance at the Tour of Utah in 2014. City in 2011. In its third year as a UCI Continental team, Twitter: @teamsmartstop Website: www.bmcracingteam.com The team achieved two major triumphs the Hincapie Sportswear Development 2014 Roster: 15 riders Facebook: BMCProTeam during the off season in the transfer UnitedHealthcare Professional Cycling Team returns for a second year to the Tour With a revamped roster for 2014, Team Twitter: @BMCProTeam market by signing () Team (USA) of Utah. The young South Carolina-based SmartStop switched its focus to stage 2014 Roster: 28 riders and (USA) for the 2014 Website: www.uhcprocycling.com/ team, with an average age of 22 years, has racing after seven years of successful BMC Racing Team returns to the Tour road season. Costa claimed two stages Facebook: UHCprocycling a roster of American, Australian, Latvian criterium racing. The change in direc- of Utah for its sixth appearance in the wins at the Tour de France in 2013 before Twitter: @uhcprocycling and New Zealander riders. The 14-rider tion paid off for the UCI Continental race. Founded in 2006, the BMC Racing his superb win in the 2013 UCI Road 2014 Roster: 23 riders team features two-time U23 National team based in Winston-Salem, N.C. Eric team is headquartered in Santa Rosa, World Championships. Horner, who won A fourth year Pro Continental squad, Criterium Champion Ty Magner, who Marcotte delivered the first Stars-and- California. The BMC Racing Team has the overall at the 2013 Vuelta a España, Team UnitedHealthcare has participated wore the Best Young Rider’s jersey at the Stripes jersey for the team by winning had many successes at the Tour of Utah, claimed one stage and finished second in every edition of the Tour of Utah. Tour of Utah for two days after finishing the USA Cycling Professional Road Race including winning one stage (Greg Van overall at last year’s Tour of Utah. So The team, Often referred to as “The third on the first stage. The team also National Championship May 26, with Avermaet) and finishing third overall in far in 2014, Lampre-Merida has garnered Blue Train,” has garnered three stage includes , who had eight his teammate Travis McCabe taking sil- the team classification in 2013, win- victories at the Tour Down Under, Trofeo wins (2006 and two in 2012), an overall podium placements last year and finished ver. Julian Kyer finished fourth in the ning two stages and the overall in 2012. Laigueglia, , Vuelta a victory (2006) and finished second in second in the 2013 USA Cycling NRC USA Cycling Professional TT National Ranked sixth in the UCI World Tour, Mallorca, VDK-Driedaagse De Panne- the overall team classification in 2013. standings. Championship. In addition, victories so one of the U.S.-based team’s goal for Koksijde, Tour of Japan and the Giro Among the 10 Americans on the roster far in 2014 include stage wins at Vuelta 2014 is to rack up 40 wins, nine more d’Italia. are Jeff Louder (Utah native who won Team Jamis-Hagens Berman presented Independencia Nacional, Redland Bicycle than the previous year. The team heads the Tour of Utah in 2008), by Sutter Home (USA) Classic and Joe Martin Stage Race. Team into 2014 stacked with American tal- Trek Factory Racing (USA) (2014 and 2013 Philadelphia Classic win- Website: www.jamishagensberman.com/ SmartStop has an international squad of ent, , Taylor Phinney Website: www.trekfactoryracing.com ner), Ken Hanson and Luke Keough. Facebook: jamishagensberman riders from five countries, including New and in addition to Facebook: TrekFactoryRacing Team UnitedHealthcare topped the UCI Twitter: @teamjamishb Zealander Michael Torckler, who won last new recruits Peter Stetina and Lawrence Twitter: @TrekFactory America Tour Rankings in 2013. Chris 2014 Roster: 13 riders year’s King of the Mountain jersey at the Warbasse. In 2014 racing to date, the 2014 Roster: 28 riders Jones won most aggressive on Stage 1 of Team Jamis-Hagens Berman presented Tour of Utah. 24 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Electric Bikes for What a shift for me to be in the car slight inclines I use level 2 and for C.U.: Elicia, tell me about the be easy for me to hit something at Commuting - from page 4 all the time, and I hated it. large hills I use level 4 or I push the Specialized Turbo. speed and have a very bad crash The Turbo has been a game throttle and still have to put a lot of bike community. I stuck with it and because I can go so fast- but I can changer for me. I can carry all the energy into peddling. It’s a 21-speed Elicia: The bike is like riding a taught Safe Routes to School pro- go incredibly fast on my road bike clothes I need (I have little storage bike and I’m generally trying to get cruiser around the city, upright and grams in Portland for several years, too. I have the same responsibility and no shower at work) plus meals everywhere I can as fast as I can so cushy, while traveling at 20 mph. teaching bike and pedestrian safety on Turbo as I do on a non-assist bike. and any materials I need for the I’m constantly switching my gears There are four modes, including full classes to grades 4-high school. I I tend to stay off shared use paths on day to teach elementary school. The and assist to maintain as close to assist, eco-assist (uses less battery), also worked for Alta Planning and whatever bike I am riding because I Turbo rides just fine, no asthma or 20mph and still get a decent workout. no assist, and regeneration mode. Design. In Portland, I was active ride faster than many users unless I misery, no matter how much I carry. The assist mode won’t kick in until Full assist means that I can go to with the cycling community, serv- am trying to go slow. I don’t think But I am still getting all the great your going at least 2mph so I always work and back, moving very quickly, ing as a media contact, volunteer, that ebikes should go their “normal” benefits from riding- clear head, no try to down shift at stoplights to about 15 miles round trip, and still spokesperson, and event organiz- speed (+20mph) on shared-use paths. freeway, fresh air, neighborhood make sure I don’t fall over when I try have about 60% of the charge left. It er. I helped found the Sprockettes Those facilities are for riders who perspective, human-scale interaction, to start peddling again (it did happen kicks in as soon as I pedal, and it’s and was featured in a short film are, perhaps, looking for a more etc. once at a very busy intersection and powerful! The eco setting (represent- about Portland’s bike facilities. I peaceful and protected experience was horribly embarrassing). ed by a leaf shape on the interface was invited to be a presenter at the than they would get by riding on an C.U.: What are some of the The generation mode allows you screen) is a less-powerful option that first national Safe Routes to School arterial. The Turbo does great in city advantages/disadvantages of the to put up to 15% power back to is more efficient. I’m still experi- conference in 2007. traffic, and those routes are generally e-bike? the battery and essentially feels like menting with that. The no-assist and After living for several years in more direct, so I’d rather use streets. downshifting. I use this mode when regeneration modes both have a lot north Lake Tahoe and working in a Elicia: Advantages: no hassle going down large hills because it of pedaling resistance, and seem to fantastic bike shop with my husband, C.U.: Heather, how would you commuting, almost unlimited car- slows the bike down while peddling be best for long downhill rides. One we moved to Salt Lake City. Here, counsel someone that came to you rying capacity (we have a rack and so I don’t have to ride my brakes so nice thing about the power-assist is I worked as a Spanish teacher last for advice about buying an e-bike? fenders), a no-sweat commute if I much. It also gives me more control that if your battery is running low, year at Rowland Hall. Currently I want it, and an average speed of over the bike especially when the the eco-mode will automatically kick am a third grade teacher at Alianza Heather: Both the e-bike world around 20 mph. Disadvantages: cost, girls are really wiggly. in to extend the range. In addition, Academy, a charter school in South and the cargo bike world are expand- weight, and feeling like I should be The batteries are easily removed there is a built in light system that Salt Lake. I am a League Certified ing quickly. I would review the web- making fun of myself. It’s hard to from the bikes with a key. We bring will continue to light up even if your Cycling instructor. I work with the sites on electric bikes and read the ride with someone who isn’t on a them in each night and charge them. battery runs too low to provide any Bicycle Ambassador Program with reviews. The website http://elec- Turbo. It’s not a social bike. There It takes about 5 hrs to charge with power to the wheel. Salt Lake County as a volunteer tricbikereview.com has some great is the potential of running out of bat- lights indicating when the charge is We have the bike built up with ambassador and trainer. I also use info and there numerous others out tery, but the bike has a lot of settings complete. The batteries are lithium fenders and a rear rack to make com- my 5+ years of experience as Vice- there. to make sure you know when that is and unlike electronics they don’t muting that much easier, and aside Chair of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory It’s really helpful to have a good going to happen. I do have issue with require periodic draining of the bat- from the rather thick downtube, it Committee to serve on the Salt Lake idea of how you plan to use it as well. having to charge it (use electricity) tery for best performance or longer looks like any other heavy bike. I’m City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory With cargo bikes, some systems have but I use a mobile phone too, so I life. The battery on the elMundo is not sure if I mentioned this before Committee. I ride a road bike, a cus- components that work really well can’t be too much of a hypocrite. 48V and Yuba claims it costs 3-5 but my husband and I share the tom Vanilla touring bike, a 29-inch together. I think this is a big focus for cents to recharge the battery. They bike. All we need to do is change mountain touring bike, a 29-inch Xtracycles Edgerunner longtail bike C.U.: Heather, what has been also claim a distance of 25-50 miles the seat height because the bike is mountain touring bike, a full suspen- but the system is more expensive. I your overall experience with the on a charge but I’ve yet to see that so easy and comfortable to ride, so sion mountain bike, cross bike, city love my Yuba and the price point e-Bikes? happen for me. I went 16 miles from bike position and perfect fit are less bike, and now, Specialized Turbo, but their accessories don’t all work my house (the bottom of the foothills important. He’s 5’11 and I am 5’3; an e-bike. together. I purchased a peanut shell Heather: Initially, I was using my in Sugarhouse) to Olympus Cove we have a size medium. (child carrier seat) for my younger regular bicycle for commuting to with my 5 year-old and had two Being new to Salt Lake City, I C.U.: Your background sounds daughter to ride in but it prevents work and the elMundo when I had bars of the eight left on the battery don’t have a certain bike shop that like a natural inclination to commute me from attaching the bags the kids because the elMundo is real- display. It was an elevation gain of I go to. We do most of our mainte- by bike. or the towing tray that allows you ly big and was intimidating. With all about 800 feet with half the ride up nance in-house, as it were. It’s worth to easily tow other bikes. It seems of the accessories, motor and battery some big hills. I don’t think my bat- noting that not every Specialized Elicia: Truth be told, I started like they develop their accessories as it weighs about 70 pounds. It took tery would have made it another 9 dealer will be able to carry Turbo bike-commuting when I wanted to me a few months to feel comfortable miles - I’ll have to test it out another bikes. Those dealers are selected consumers demand them but not as go out in my early 20s and make and in control and now I prefer the day and see. (Editor’s note: Heather based on their ability to service the a whole working system. Through a sure I could get home safely. From elMundo to my other bikes. I’m a reported that she has gone 20 miles bikes and have had special training. blog called Tiny Helmets Big Bikes there, it was a pretty quick transition bit type A and like to have all the on a charge in hilly terrain.) However, we haven’t had any par- I found a company called Carsick into riding a bike downtown to my items I need to be prepared so it was ticular problems with our bike after Designs and special ordered their various job sites (I was a freelance hard for me to switch back and forth C.U.: Heather, have you had any 400+ miles of riding. We did have pannier bags they’ve designed to stage manager at the time) because between bike, bags, locks, lights, problems? one flat, and the only special tool work with the peanut shell. in Portland, there were already good work clothes, rain gear, face mask, that you need to change it is a 5mm Cost is a huge thing to consider. bike routes and plenty of safe park- etc. I kept forgetting something. It’s Heather: Unfortunately, I have allen wrench. The wrench is neces- You have the base price for the bike ing. When I went back to school to been simpler for me to focus on get- had some significant issues with my sary to unbolt the thru-axles. There and the accessories quickly add up. try to find another career, it made ting everything organized for one motor and my computer console. is just a cable to unplug to decouple I’ve added a breadbasket, handlebars sense to ride my bike to the uni- bike. The elMundo can also carry a Fortunately, the bike comes with a the power-assist hub from the wiring. for passenger, peanut shell, panniers, versity, to my work, etc., and then I lot of stuff so it’s useful to have it if I 2-year warranty and Blue Monkey Specialized doesn’t have a sched- lights and additional reflective stick- started working at a bike shop and stop by the grocery or other store on has incredible customer service. ule for regular maintenance beyond ers. I ended up making my own pas- went car- free for several years. the way home. Soon after I got the bike the assist that of a regular bike. The tires are senger cushion and my father-in-law I’m in love with assist especially stopped working and the diagnos- made of a long-wearing compound made a less expensive footrest for C.U.: How did you end up with with a bike of 70 pounds and a kid tics showed the motor had to be and are almost as large as a 29” my older daughter. Now I want to an e-bike? load of 80 pounds. My husband fre- replaced. BionX, which is located in mountain bike tire. A fat 700c (or get a bike rack for our e-bikes and quently uses the elMundo to take my Canada, wouldn’t send a new motor 29er) tube works just fine. there is only one that works with the Elicia: In Salt Lake City, I com- daughter to school in the mornings until they evaluated the dead one. It The bikes are relatively new to elMundo. It also requires a hitch that mute on a Specialized Turbo. It is and rarely puts the battery on the took several weeks to fix and left the US market this year, having been I currently don’t have. the first big purchase my husband bike so the assist option isn’t avail- me without my elMundo for several introduced in Europe the year before. Other questions to ask yourself: and I have made together, and it able. I always have the battery on weeks last fall. As soon as I got the Will you utilize the bike enough to was a big decision. I don’t think so that I can track my mileage and new motor, the console backlight C.U.: Elicia, you are a member make the expense worth it? (It’s of myself as someone who rides am constantly changing my level of stopped working and that had to be of the new Salt Lake City Bicycle been a worthwhile investment for an electric assist bike. I’m strong, assist and gears. replaced. I’ve read info on the web Advisory Committee. Is there a legal us.) Do you have the space to store and fit, and reasonably healthy, but I love the BionX system on the about the early 2013 BionX systems issue with E-bikes? For example, at the bike? (We didn’t initially and it between the demands of a job that elMundo over that on the Pedego having issues so maybe that’s what what point would an electric bike has created some cluttered storage requires professional dress, foot sur- as it has additional functionality. It I was dealing with. I’ve not had any become a motorcycle? areas for us.) Will I be able to lock geries, and a huge increase in my has 4 levels of assistance, 4 levels problems since and it’s been about 8 it up at the places I frequent? (I can asthma, bike commuting just wasn’t of generation and a throttle. I can months of frequent use. The battery Elicia: I think that silent electric- usually find a spot but it is a massive working for me. I was still riding my utilize the throttle at anytime (except has worked fine. assist bikes should be held to the bike and can take a bit longer to lock beloved Electra Ticino around town, when in generation mode) to zoom We’ve had a few other quirky same standards as traditional bikes. up, especially if I remove my battery, but commuting just made me blue in through yellow lights, move out in electrical issues that have required I still have to pedal, deal with the console and lights.) the face and completely miserable. and out of traffic or just to entertain service for both my bike and my rain and snow and inattentive driv- Also, I really recommend going the kiddos. On flat areas you very husband’s. Some of which have ers, lock up my bikes, wear lights through a dealer as e-bikes have quickly get to 20mph and stay there required diagnostic tools and under- and rain gear, and figure out how to the potential for more issues that a with the throttle on. It’s important to standing of mechanics that I don’t carry my stuff. I still have to make bicycle. note that electric bikes are regulated have. Duane or Mikey from Blue sure my hands are warm enough to to 20mph so the motor will keep you Monkey have been willing to come brake on cold mornings. I think that at that speed when in assist mode. to my house to fix some of the issues. noisy two-stroke engine assist bikes If you have a suggestion for The % of assist is anywhere from I’ve really appreciated their service. are something different, especially a commuter profile, have a com- 35% to 300% and it really feels like Everything so far has been under if they move on their own without muter question, or other com- you have bionic legs. On flat areas warranty and free of charge. pedaling. ments, please send it to lou@ I often don’t need the assist, for I am always aware that it would cyclingutah.com. JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 25

Health Fuel for the Road: What to Eat During Training and Competition and the athlete has eaten appropri- by themselves). Recent research has you don’t like it you probably won’t dilution with water) can be a good By Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, ately before hand (thus, replenishing shown that consuming glucose and eat it and, thus, it will be of no ben- substitute for a sports drink. Finally, FACSM, CSSD glycogen stores), there is no perfor- fructose in a ratio of roughly 2:1 can efit!). In general, look for products granola bars, graham crackers and mance benefit from eating something increase oxidation rates to approx- that contain a combination of glucose fruit bars (e.g., fig, strawberry, or For the endurance athlete look- during exercise. When it comes to imately 1.5 grams per minute or and fructose or glucose and sucrose apricot Newtons) are a nice change ing to eat during exercise, there are exercise lasting longer than 45 min upwards of 90 grams per hour. And, (as sucrose is just a disaccharide of from the more typical sports bars. shelves worth of sports drinks, gels, there is some discrepancy between what’s more, these higher oxidation glucose + fructose). The choice of and chews promising to boost perfor- the various sports organizations. But, rates can lead to better performance. a liquid (e.g., sports drink), semi- The Bottom Line mance. But, are they beneficial and, the bulk of the research indicates In one of the first studies dem- solid (e.g., gel) or solid (e.g.,blocks, For exercise of a moderate-to- if so, which ones are the best? This that, eating during low-to-moderate onstrating the performance enhanc- chews, beans), is largely based on high intensity, lasting more than 45 month’s column will examine why, intensity exercise lasting between 45 ing benefits of consuming glucose individual preference and tolerance. minutes, (especially if the athlete when, and what to eat during training min -75 min is of little to no benefit + fructose, cyclists exercised for 2 Sports drinks are nice because they was inadequately fueled prior), car- and competition. from a performance standpoint. Up hours on a cycle ergometer at a provide carbohydrate, electrolytes bohydrate replacement during the the intensity and a small amount of moderate intensity during which they and fluid-- all things that the endur- training/competition can be benefi- Why? carbohydrate (~30 grams) may be ingested either (1) a pure glucose ance athlete needs—all in one pack- cial. The amount of carbohydrate One of the most common causes beneficial. drink, (2) a glucose:fructose drink age. Most sports drinks contain about needed will depend upon the dura- of fatigue during endurance training For exercise of moderate-to-high (at a 2:1 ratio) or (3) a placebo 14 grams of carbohydrate per 8 fluid tion and intensity of the training/ and competition (particularly of a intensity lasting between 1-2.5 hours, drink (flavored water). At the end ounces. Gels and chews typically competition. Aim for approximately moderate-to-high intensity) is deple- it is recommended that athletes con- of the 2-hour ride the cyclists then contain 24-30 grams of carbohydrate 30 grams in total for an exercise tion of that all-important muscle fuel- sume approximately 30-60 grams of performed a simulated time trial that per serving; but, they need to be con- duration of 45-75 minutes, 30-60 lasted approximately 60 minutes. sumed with adequate fluid (typically -glucose. Thus, the rationale behind carbohydrate per hour. For anything grams per hour for an exercise dura- The results showed that ingesting 8 fluid ounces per serving) in order eating during exercise is to provide longer than 2.5- 3 hours, the research tion of 1-2.5 hours and upwards of 90 the pure glucose drink produced an to dilute the carbohydrate concentra- glucose for the muscles so they don’t suggests that consuming upwards grams per hour if exercise lasts lon- increase in average power of 9% over tion to an acceptable level (approxi- run out, not unlike stopping at the gas to 90 grams per hour may be ben- ger than about 2.5- 3 hours. Look for the placebo drink while ingesting the mately 8% carbohydrate solution) so station during a cross-country road eficial, although for some athletes, products that contain a combination glucose:fructose drink produced an as to minimize the risk of GI distress. trip to fill up your car’s tank with particularly those engaged in a high of glucose and fructose or glucose additional 8% improvement in aver- Some newer products on the mar- gas. However, just as stopping at a impact sports (e.g., running), such and sucrose and chose those taste and age power output over and above that ket contain protein (in addition to gas station is only necessary if there large doses can result in gastrointes- work best for you. And, last but not the carbohydrates) claiming that the is a possibility the car will run out of tinal distress. Thus, it is always rec- of the glucose drink (and 17% greater than the placebo drink). These results addition of protein enhances endur- least, use training to experiment with gas, eating during exercise will only ommended that you experiment with have been confirmed by other studies, ance performance. However, the lim- foods and sports products so you be beneficial if there is a chance that carbohydrate replacement protocols which have shown improvements in ited research supporting these prod- don’t have any unpleasant surprises the muscles will run out of glycogen during training so that you have it 100k time trial performance, simu- ucts was poorly constructed (i.e., the during the big event(s). (i.e., stored glucose) during the train- dialed in before any/all important lated mountain bike races, and high studies matched carbohydrate con- ing bout or competition. competitions. intensity laboratory cycling. tent but not total calorie content; thus Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD. is an Associate What? The mechanism underlying the the carbohydrate + protein groups When? Professor in the Division of Nu- Since it is glucose that the mus- benefits of glucose + fructose inges- were getting more total calories) and Whether the muscles will run out trition at the University of Utah cles need, then it is carbohydrate tion center on the differences in “performance” was measured by time of glucose (and, thus, the athlete will where she specializes in Sport that the athlete should consume. But, intestinal absorption between the two to exhaustion, which does not apply benefit from eating something during Nutrition. She is a Fellow of the what type of carbohydrate? Ideally monosaccharides. Because glucose to any existing endurance event. training or competition) depends on American College of Sports Medi- you want a carbohydrate that will be and fructose use different intestinal what was consumed before exer- cine and a Certified Specialist in rapidly digested and absorbed as well transporters for absorption, carbohy- Of course, while sports foods are cise as well as how intense and Sports Dietetics as maximally oxidized (i.e., used for drate delivery to the muscle and sub- easy and convenient, they are not how long the exercise will be. The the only choice for the endurance energy) by the muscles. Research sequent oxidation can be increased, International Olympic Committee thereby enhancing performance. athlete looking to meet carbohydrate has shown that carbohydrates can (IOC), American College of Sports requirements during exercise. For be roughly divided into two catego- Medicine (ACSM) and the Academy Which Products are the Best? those who would prefer to go the ries: (1) carbohydrates that are oxi- for Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Ironically, many of the products whole foods route there are a number dized rapidly (approximately 1 gram all agree that if the training bout or designed for use during exercise of choices that will fit the bill. Fruits per minute or up to 60 grams per competition is less than 45 minutes are similarly formulated, so the best such as bananas, oranges, apples, hour) and (2) carbohydrates that are choice is something that you like and grapes and melons are a great choice. Find us on oxidized relatively slowly (approxi- will actually consume (because if Diluted fruit juice (approximately 1:1 Facebook mately 0.5 grams per minute or 30 grams per hour). 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2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven- August 29-September 1, 2014 — TVTAP tures.com, escapeadventures.com WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, Teton Valley, ID, 5th Annual Wydaho cycling utah July 11-13, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival at Grand Winter Park, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro- Targhee Resort. Races: Super D with 4,300ft fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching decent, Strava, Fat Bike, and shenanigans., riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- Tim Adams, 208-201-1622, [email protected], ance, in control & have more fun on their TVTAP , 208-201-1622, [email protected], bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ Amanda Carey, 307-413-1998, amanda@ BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- tetonbikefest.org, tetonbikefest.org, tvtap. terride.net, betterride.net org July 19-20, 2014 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain August 29-31, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, CALENDAR OF EVENTS Bike Camp, Winter Park, CO, Learn new skills, Durango, CO, BetterRide’s team of profes- increase confidence on the bike, or simply sional coaches is dedicated to teaching enjoy the sport like never before. World class riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- women’s only instructional weekend camp ance, in control & have more fun on their for beginner, intermediate, and advanced bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- in multiple disciplines. The Alliance is located and parking is free at Megaplex 12 at the [email protected], dirtseries.com in Southern Utah and has group rides to Gateway, 6am-9:30am. Refreshments and terride.net, betterride.net Calendar Guidelines: help people get out, meet new friends, and prizes provided. This event is being hosted July 19-20, 2014 — Utah Adventure Games, September 5-7, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp - most importantly, have fun riding their bikes., by the organizers of the Larry H. Miller Tour POSTPONED until 2015, Snowbird, UT, Women’s, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team Listings are free on a Lukas Brinkerhoff, lukas@mooseknuckleral- of Utah to promote the professional cycling Highlights include MTB clinics for all abil- of professional coaches isdedicated to liance.org, mooseknuckleralliance.org stage race, August 4-10, which will feature ity levels on Saturday, including kids- with teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in space available basis and five of the teams from the Tour de France!, Sunday featuring fun rides, as well as com- Park City Alternative Transportation Committee balance, in control & have more fun on their Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-2500, petitive events- a MTB hill climb, and a dirt bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ at our discretion. — Park City, UT, Normally meets the second [email protected], tourofutah.com crit for cash prizes. will also Wed. of the month, location TBD, Michael BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- feature prominently with clinics, and fun and terride.net, betterride.net Submit your event to: Watson, [email protected], mountaintrails. August 16, 2014 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium competitive events. Rock climbing clinics, org Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling yoga and paddleboard yoga classes, a September 8-13, 2014 — BetterRide Six-Day [email protected] Revival of Sustainable Folly! Various Western gear and outdoor expo, music, and guided Mindful MTB Camp, Park City, UT, BetterRide’s Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Locations., Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@ Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435- hikes will also be available in addition to team of professional coaches isdedicated with date, name of event, newbelgium.com, newbelgium.com/tour- action and nature photography clinics and to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride 649-6839, [email protected], moun- de-fat taintrails.org a writers workshop taught by industry profes- in balance, in control & have more fun on website, phone number September 4, 2014 — Bike to the U Day, Salt sionals. The photography and writing clinics their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Join the 4rd Annual Bike will be judged with winners works scheduled [email protected], Patrick Gilbery, pat- and contact person and Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the to the U Day, Thursday, Sept. 4th, at the for inclusion in the Utah Adventure Journal. [email protected], betterride.net Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or There’s something for everyone, and kids University of Utah! All students, faculty, and September 20-21, 2014 — Trek Dirt Series other appropiate informa- visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824- staff are encouraged to cycle to campus clinics scheduled so adults can focus on 5339, [email protected], there own endeavors, and a fun kids dirt crit Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Learn new to support the University’s committment to skills, increase confidence on the bike, or tion. bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org bycicle commuting and active transporta- on Sunday before the big race. Speakers, product presentations, and expo are free simply enjoy the sport like never before. Let us know about any Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt tion. 10am-2pm at Tanner Plaza, located World class women’s only instructional week- Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit between the Union and the Student Services of charge- clinics and races will require a registration fee., Paul Oelerich, 415-233-3514, end camp for beginner, intermediate, and corrections to existing organization, run by volunteers. The mis- Building. , Alexandra Zimmerman, 801-581- advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 sion of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels 4189, [email protected], [email protected], utahadvjournal. com (Canada), [email protected], dirtseries. listings! (PRATT) Coalition is to assist city, county, state utah.edu/events/ com and federal agencies and other public and September 11, 2014 — Las Vegas Pedal Palooza July 25-27, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, private partners in completing a multi-use Crested Butte, CO, BetterRide’s team of September 26-28, 2014 — MECCA Fall MTB Criterium, Las Vegas, NV, 707 Fremont Street, Festival, Wedge Overlook (Near Castle trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor Las Vegas, NV 89101, The biggest, cool- professional coaches is dedicated to teach- and the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- Dale), UT, Registration begins Friday at est and most family fun bicycle festival. 1pm followed by a “warm up ride” at 3pm. the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/ Professional and amateur races, bike polo, ance, in control & have more fun on their Utah BMX Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ Evening meal is provided as is a prize draw- roller racing, FOOD, Contests (and probably ing. Saturday begins with a provided break- 801-694-8925, [email protected], par- food contests), an antique bicycle show and BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor leystrail.org terride.net, betterride.net fast and then all-day, guided rides, ranging contest, skills competitons, urban bicycle from beginner to advanced. End the day and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Come awareness and childrens activites. And the W, 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, July 26-27, 2014 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain with a provided BBQ dinner. Finish up on join us every first Thursday of the month main event of the night, The Downtown Bike Camp, Park City, UT, Learn new skills, Sunday morning with a provided breakfast Race Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race at 5:00 pm at 48 N. 300 W. We promote bike Criterium. Where some of the best profes- at 7, May through September (practices increase confidence on the bike, or simply and a guided (or on-your-own) scenic ride. safety, culture, and better relations between sional racers in America and some from enjoy the sport like never before. World class Family-friendly (meal tickets only available)., starting in April with additional practices on bikes and cars., Zac Whitmore, 801-356-1378, around the world will come to show their Tuesdays through May), Dallas Edwards, 801- women’s only instructional weekend camp Kim Player, 435-653-2440, meccabikeclub@ [email protected], Heather Skabelund, skills and race for thousands of dollars in prize for beginner, intermediate, and advanced etv.net, biketheswell.org 803-1900, radcanyonbmx@radcanyonbmx. 971-404-1557, [email protected], Aaron money!, Mike Olsen, 702-927-4069, mike@ com, radcanyonbmx.com riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@ vegasbikeracing.com, VegasBikeRacing. [email protected], dirtseries.com September 26-28, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor gmail.com, bikeprovo.org com, LVPedalPaLooza.com Camp, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of July 31, 2014 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, professional coaches isdedicated to teach- racing at the Legacy Events center 151 Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, September 22, 2014 — World Car Free Day, UT, South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice UT, Utah’s first and only Mountain Bike ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, Challenge for women. Group Clinic or Race ance, in control & have more fun on their Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah- None , [email protected], world- through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, Option (beginner, sport, expert, or relay cat- bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ [email protected], southernutahbicycleal- carfree.net egories). Age-group cash prizes. Finish line BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- [email protected], lrbmx.com, radcanyon- liance.org bmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_Outdoor_ October 11, 2014 — Crazy Spokes, Henderson, celebration., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, terride.net, betterride.net Schedule_2014.pdf NV, Crazy Spokes is an outdoor cycling 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail. com, wildflowertrailfest.com September 26-28, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Events, Swaps,Lectures adventure, fit for the novice rider to the Camp, Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro- Utah Advocacy adventurous thrill seeker. It features a 30 August 1-3, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Park fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching Salt Lake — Salt Lake City, UT, Last mile organized bike ride and bike parade., City, UT, BetterRide’s team of professional riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the [email protected], bike- Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of ance, in control & have more fun on their Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and henderson.org all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con- bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ Group., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@ Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah. bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org November 15, 2014 — Southern Utah Bike trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ Summit, St. George, UT, Time, location, Hamilton, 970-335-8226, [email protected], terride.net, betterride.net Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, and agenda to be announced., Craig Patrick Gilbery, [email protected], bet- Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, terride.net September 27-28, 2014 — Trek Dirt Series UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah- Mountain Bike Camp, Durango, CO, Learn Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. [email protected], facebook.com/ from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation Division August 1-3, 2014 — Grand Canyon Fat Tire new skills, increase confidence on the bike, Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on SouthernUtahBicycleAlliance, southernutah- Festival, Kaibab Lodge, AZ, 2 mtb tours, a or simply enjoy the sport like never before. Conference room., Becka Roolf, 801-535- Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801- bicyclealliance.org 6630, [email protected], bikeslc.com 100 M and 58 M MTB race, bbq, and festival World class women’s only instructional week- 688-7268, [email protected], November 15, 2014 — Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll, on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. end camp for beginner, intermediate, and Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/ Henderson , NV, Our spin on the Ciclovia Saturday’s race (and tour) is unlike any advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 — Salt Lake City, UT, Bicycle Facilities Planning Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, phenomenon that is sweeping the globe. mountain bike race you’ve ever done, as (Canada), [email protected], dirtseries. Meetings are third Wednesday each Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. Founded in Bogota, Columbia, it’s where you swoop through aspen and ponderosa com month from 4-6 p.m., with the exception pine on double track to the breathtaking Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 roads are closed to motorized traffic, allow- October 1-5, 2014 — Outerbike, Moab, UT, of the month when the Quarterly County pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, ing the community to come together and North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where you Advisory Committee is meeting on the third will ride in and out of forests on incredible An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes 435-649-4806, [email protected], coles- enjoy the streets on bicycles, skates, skate- on world class trails. Participants get bike Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (see website for port.com, mountaintrails.org boards or simply on foot. The car-free street rim skirting single-track. Sunday’s tour of the meeting details). Meetings are held in Suite East Rim and Saddle Mountain is fun for the demos,shuttles, swag bags, lunch, beer, and fair is packed with activities for all ages. admission to parties and films., Don Wiseman, N-3001 of the Salt Lake County Government July 13-15, 2014 — PIPTA Conference & Trade Along the route, enjoy children’s activi- whole family and includes a gourmet lunch Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT. Show, Seattle, WA, Pacific Intermountain with a spectacular view overlooking Saddle 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@west- ties, interactive demonstrations, free fitness ernspirit.com, outerbike.com 801-468-3351, Megan Hillyard, 801-468-3351, Parking & Transportation Association (PIPTA), classes and games., bikehenderson@cityof- Mountain Wilderness and the East Rim of the [email protected], bicycle.slco.org PIPTA’s mission is to provide for the growth henderson.com, bikehenderson.org Grand Canyon., Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 October 8-12, 2014 — Alison Dunlap Adventure and development of people and organiza- x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@escapeadventures. Camps Intermediate/Advanced MTB Ride Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber tions involved in parking and transportation County’s trails group. We are committed com, gcfattirefestival.com Camp, Moab, UT, 5 day advanced skills in the membership states with a vision to be Mountain Bike camp with World Champ Alison Dunlap. to the idea that a non-motorized network a recognized leader in advancing solutions August 2-3, 2014 — Beti AllRide Clinic: Crested of public pathways significantly contribute Butte, Tentative Date, Beti AllRide Clinic, All-inclusive: 4 full days of rides, lodging, mas- that optimize access and mobility in the sage, all meals included., Alison Dunlap, 719- to our community’s economic vitality and communities it serves., Cheryl Anderson, 801- Tours and Festivals Crested Butte, CO, Women’s mountain bike quality of life., Mark Bedel, 801-393-2304, skills classic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, 439-9041, [email protected], alison- 287-2062, [email protected], pipta. dunlap.com [email protected], Rod Kramer, 801- org, rideuta.com July 11-September 5, 2014 — Grand Staircase [email protected], beti- 393-2304, [email protected], weber- Escalante Singletrack (MTB), Panguitch, UT, allrideclinic.com October 17-19, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, pathways.org July 18, 2014 — Tour de France Viewing Party, 6-days, The Grand Staircase Lower Canyons Crested Butte, CO, BetterRide’s team of Salt Lake City, UT, Watch one of the epic August 8-10, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We provide exploring, camping, and backcoun- professional coaches isdedicated to teach- climbing stages of the 101st Tour de France trymountain biking. Secluded Trails, private Flagstaff, AZ, BetterRide’s team of profession- accept all types and styles of riders, most al coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- cycling race LIVE on the big screen. Saturday vistas, high mountain lakes & an abundance ance, in control & have more fun on their important we want people to ride their July 19 will feature three climbs in the Alpes, all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con- bikes and enjoy doing it. Most of us love of wildlife. Cabins: July 6-11, August 3-8, bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ including the epic Col d’lzoard. All admission August 31-September 5., Sally M., 800-596- trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene riding our bikes in all types of weather and Hamilton, 970-335-8226, [email protected], BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- Patrick Gilbery, [email protected], bet- terride.net, betterride.net terride.net October 23-26, 2014 — Moab Ho-Down August 15-17, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro- 9th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- film festival, townie tour, dirt jump comp and ance, in control & have more fun on their costume party! The festival is a fundraiser for bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ local trails and the bike park!, Tracy Reed, BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- 435-259-4688, [email protected], moab- terride.net, betterride.net hodown.com, chilebikes.com JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 27

October 24-26, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, age and ability., Evan O’Toole, info@lara- above the UVU Wasatch Campus. Proceed September 28, 2014 — Red Bull Rampage, July 12-13, 2014 — Keystone Big Mountain Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team of professional miemtbseries.com, laramiemtbseries.com support Summit Bike Club and junior moun- Virgin, UT, Slopestyle jump contest in Utah’s Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of tain biking in Utah., Michael John Turner, desert, Red Bull, 310-393-4647, noemail@ Keystone, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift- all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con- 801-664-6351, mjeturner@summitbikeclub. cyclingutah.com, redbull.com/us/en/bike/ accessed enduro racing. , Sarah Rawley, trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Utah Mountain org, summitbikeclub.org/wasatch360 events 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainenduro. Hamilton, 970-335-8226, [email protected], com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@ Patrick Gilbery, [email protected], bet- Bike Racing August 30, 2014 — Park City Point 2 Point, Park October 4, 2014 — Adventure Xstream Moab bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainen- terride.net City, UT, A true point 2 point race! Thanks to 30 hr, AXS Series, Moab, UT, Solo racers and duro.com the plethora of trails in this area, the race will teams will , trek, rappel, and mountain November 7-9, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, July 5, 2014 — The Rage at Snowbird - UT never be on the same trail twice. Over 90% bike through the Moab Canyon Country, 30 July 12-13, 2014 — Southeast Idaho Senior Sedona, AZ, BetterRide’s team of profession- State Championship, Intermountain Cup, of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft hours of multisport racing., Will Newcomer, Games, Pocatello, ID, Cross country MTB., al coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of Snowbird, UT, Snowbird,Utah State Open of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, info@ 970-403-5320, [email protected], gravi- Jody Olson, 208-233-2034, southeastidaho- all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con- XC Championship, Open to all, Event starts thepcpp.com, thepcpp.com typlay.com [email protected], seidahosenior- trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene at 8000’ near the Snowbird Center (Entry 2). games.org Hamilton, 970-335-8226, [email protected], Course: 4-mile loop, with 800’ of climbing August 31-September 1, 2014 — Canyonball October 4, 2014 — Utah High School Cycling Patrick Gilbery, [email protected], bet- per lap, First race starts at 8:10am for U9, Downhill and Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, League Race #3, Utah High School Cycling July 12, 2014 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race terride.net 8:30am next start., Kelly Peterson, 801-233- Park City, UT, Held at The Canyons Resort, League, Round Valley, UT, Race for 9th Series, Leadville, CO, Cut the Leadville Trail 1400, [email protected], inter- super-D on Sunday, downhill on Monday, through 12 graders only. First wave going 100 in half, remove all the easy parts, throw December 5-7, 2014 — BetterRide MTB Camp, mountaincup.com Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], off at 9:30 am, with 3 waves during the day. in technical descents, burning lungs and Las Vegas, NV, BetterRide’s team of pro- go-ride.com, utahdh.org Spectator friendly 4-6 mile laps, total length wild animals and you’ll have a good under- fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching July 5, 2014 — Fire Road Cedar City, Cedar depends on category. Both individual scor- standing of what you’re about to get into., riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal- City, UT, 25k, 60k, 100k distances, starts at September 5-6, 2014 — Utah High School ing and team scoring., Lori Harward, 801- Keith Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@life- ance, in control & have more fun on their Main StreetPark at 8am, 7000 ft. total eleva- Cycling League Race #1, Utah High School 502-8516, 801-661-7988, [email protected], timefitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@ tion gained for 100km; 4000ft total for 60km. Cycling League Race Series, Soldier Hollow, utahmtb.org [email protected], leadvillerace- BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet- Equal prize $ for overall men & women in the UT, A new and different race course than series.com terride.net, betterride.net 100km. 25-qualifying slots for the Leadville last year. In addition, we have added 1 October 11-13, 2014 — Moab Rocks, Moab, 100 up for grabs for 100km event., Paul new division and wave, so start times have UT, Incorporates Moab’s best classic and July 17-20, 2014 — USA Cycling Cross-Country December 7, 2014 — Global Fat Bike Day Utah, Huddle, 760-635-1795, 760-936-7459, hud- changed to: Wave 1- Freshmen Boys - start- new routes and combines them into a 3-day MTB National Championships, Bear Creek Tentative Date, Ogden, UT, Noon in the [email protected], fireroadcycling.com ing at 9:30AM. High school race is for 9th masterpiece of cross-country and timed Resort, PA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ Rainbow Gardens Parking lot / trailhead. We -12th graders. There will be a race on Friday, descents in a fully supported format. , Yuri usacycling.org, usacycling.org are planning to have a tailgate style BBQ / July 12, 2014 — The Crusher in the Tushar, September 5th for the new junior devel- Lortscher, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies. Party. Demo bikes will be available., Mark American Ultra Cross Series, Beaver, UT, A opment (7th & 8th grade) teams. Please com, Kevin McDonald, 866-373-3376, info@ July 19, 2014 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Race Peterson, 801-782-3663, markpetersoncad@ 70 mile “roadirt” race exploring Southern visit our website for more information. , Lori transrockies.com, TransRockies.com Series, Truckee, CA, Host location: Northstar gmail.com, Utah’s Tushar Mt. range. 10,500+ ft. of climb- Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@ CA; Straddling the borders of Nevada and ing. A near-perfect 50/50% split between utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org October 11, 2014 — Utah High School Cycling California, the Sierra Nevada is a mountain pavement and dirt fire-roads and a traverse League Race #4, Utah High School Cycling biker’s dream. The Tahoe Trail 100 offers ath- Utah Weekly MTB of some of Utah’s highest and most scenic September 13, 2014 — 12 Hours of Sundance, League Race Series, Snowbasin, UT, A new letes a 2-loop, 50 kilometer course filled with roads., Burke Swindlehurst, [email protected], Sundance Resort, UT, With Solo, 2-Man, course is in the works for this race, utilizing the beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Athletes have tusharcrusher.com 4-Man and Coed options this event has lower trails. First wave (Freshmen Boys) starts many options at the Tahoe Trail 100. Racers Race Series something for everyone. Race goes from Saturday at 9:30 am. Bring your family and ride solo or as part of a two-person team., July 19, 2014 — Park City Enduro Cup, Enduro 7am - 7pm., Czar Johnson, 801-223-4121, cowbells for a great day of fun, cheering Keith Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@life- Mt. Ogden Midweek XC Race Series — Cup Series, Park City, UT, A mandatory stop 801.223.4849, [email protected], your local high school team at our spectator- timefitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, Snowbasin Resort, UT, June - August, Check on North American Enduro Tour. Unique John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801.223.4849, friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori Harward, [email protected], leadvillerace- for dates, Registration- 5pm-6:30pm at Grizzly course for both professional and amateur [email protected] , sundancere- 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb. series.com Center, Race Start: 6:30., Ben Towery, 801- athletes., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkun- sort.com/explore/sum_biking_races.html org, utahmtb.org 389-7247, [email protected], [email protected], endurocupmtb.com July 26, 2014 — Laramie Enduro, Laramie, WY, mtogdenraceseries.com, bebikes.com September 13, 2014 — Draper Fall Classic 50, October 13-14, 2014 — Huntsman World Senior 111K (70+/- miles), No repeat course, 8,600ft July 19-20, 2014 — Utah Adventure Games, USC Series, Draper, UT, 2 25 Mile laps, the Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Must elevation gain, 7am start at Happy Jack April 29-August 26, 2014 — Mid-Week Mountain POSTPONED until 2015, Snowbird, UT, premier urban 50 miler on Onetrack!!!! 25 be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, Recreation Area-Hidden Valley Picnic Area, Bike Race Series, Mid-Week MTB Race Series, Highlights include MTB clinics for all abil- mile option for jrs’ and adults., Bob Saffell, downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, Park City, Draper, and Solitude, UT, Races ity levels on Saturday, including kids- with [email protected], raceuscs.com and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800- [email protected], laramieenduro.org are on Tuesday evenings. Registration begins Sunday featuring fun rides, as well as com- 562-1268, [email protected], Merrill Barney, at 5:30, kids race at 6:00 and main event petitive events- a MTB hill climb, and a dirt September 13, 2014 — Snowbird Ultra Hill , seniorgames.net July 26, 2014 — Butte 100, Butte, MT, at 6:30. April to August., Brooke Howard, crit for cash prizes., Paul Oelerich, 415-233- Climb, Snowbird, UT, 8 am start on 9400 S. Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big 385-227-5741, [email protected], 3514, [email protected], utahadv- near 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. October 17-18, 2014 — Fall Fury, St. George, UT, Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options., Gina midweekmtb.com, facebook.com/mid- journal.com 10 miles, 3500. vertical. Or choose the Ultra Two days of racing. Starts at Zen trailhead. Evans, 406-498-9653, eatdirtpigpen@gmail. weekmtb Hill Climb option. After the road climb, jump Cross Country, Short Track and Downhill com, butte100.com July 26, 2014 — The Chris Allaire Solitude on your mountain bike and climb to the racing. Do one course or race them all. USA April 30-August 13, 2014 — Sundance/Soldier Cup, Intermountain Cup, Solitude Resort, summit of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, 6500’ Cycling event, Jordan Bracken, 435-229- July 26, 2014 — Whit Henry Memorial Galena Hollow Weekly Race Series, WWRS, Soldier UT, Course combines Cruiser (upper) and of climbing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, misty@ 5397, [email protected], rapidcy- Grinder, Knobby Tire Series, Galena Lodge, Hollow, UT, Wednesday nights, May - Aug. Serenity (lower) loops, First start at 8:15am., snowbird.com, snowbird.com/events/35th- clingracing.com ID, XC/Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% sin- Venue alternates between Soldier Hollow Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, race@inter- annual-snowbird-bicycle-hill-climb/ gle track, start/finish at 7,000 feet with total and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr mountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com October 25, 2014 — Utah High School Cycling gain of 3200 in one loop, open category race time, Sports 45mins, Beginners 30mins. September 20, 2014 — Widowmaker Hill Climb, League State Championships, Utah High (for racers who choose not to purchase a 2014 Dates: Soldier Hollow: April 30; May 14; July 31, 2014 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, 10 AM, School Cycling League, St. George, UT, license) held for the marathon, which is 22.5 June 4, 18; July 2, 16, 30; Aug 13; Sundance: UT, Utah’s First and only Mountain Bike 3000ft vertical race to the top of the Tram Races are for 9th through 12th grades mile loops., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- May 7, 21, 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug 6, Challenge for women. Held at Snowbasin for awards, food and fun. , James Zwick, only. Categories for individual scoring are 3019, [email protected], knob- Tyson , 435-200-3239, 801.223.4849, races@ Ski Resort. 3 timed courses. Awards for age 801-583-6281, [email protected], sports- Freshman, Sophomore, JV, and Varsity for bytireseries.com euclidoutdoors.com, weeklyraceseries.com group winners. , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, am.com boys and girls separately. Team scoring 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail. for division I, II, and III teams. Race starts August 1-3, 2014 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, May 7-August 6, 2014 — Sundance/Soldier com, wildflowertrailfest.com September 20, 2014 — Utah High School Saturday at 9:30am. Bring your family and Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two down- Hollow Weekly Race Series, WWRS, Cycling League Race #2, Utah High School cowbells for a great day of fun cheering hill races in two days! A one-run downhill on Sundance, UT, Wednesday nights, May - Aug. August 15-17, 2014 — Flyin’ Brian Gravity Cycling League Race Series, Provo, UT, Saturday afternoon, and a two-run downhill Festival, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Brian Head, your local high school team at our spectator- Venue alternates between Soldier Hollow Races are for 9th through 12th grades friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori Harward, on Sunday., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr UT, Practice opens on friday, August 15th at only. Categories for individual scoring are utahdh.org, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, noon. The downhill is on Saturday, August 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb. race time, Sports 45mins, Beginners 30mins. Freshman, Sophomore, JV, and Varsity for org, utahmtb.org [email protected], go-ride.com, 2014 Dates: Soldier Hollow: April 30; May 14; 16th. Dark Hollow Super D is on Sunday, boys and girls separately. Team scoring utahdh.org June 4, 18; July 2, 16, 30; Aug 13; Sundance: August 17th., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, for division I, II, and III teams. Race starts November 1-2, 2014 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh.org Saturday at 9:30am. Bring your family and Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, August 1-3, 2014 — Grand Canyon Fat Tire May 7, 21, 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug 6, Festival MTB Races, Kaibab Lodge, AZ, 2 Tyson , 435-200-3239, 801.223.4849, races@ August 23, 2014 — Moab Big Mountain Enduro, cowbells for a great day of fun cheering UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the your local high school team at our spectator- bonusdouble midnight lap due to the fall- mtb tours, a 100 M and 58 M MTB race, bbq, euclidoutdoors.com, weeklyraceseries.com Big Mountain Enduro Series, Moab, UT, Epic, and festival on the North Rim of the Grand backcountry and lift-accessed enduro rac- friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori Harward, back time change. 13 mile long course in 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb. the UT desert combines sweet single track Canyon. Saturday’s race (and tour) is unlike Regional Weekly ing. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@big- any mountain bike race you’ve ever done, mountainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, org, utahmtb.org , with some technical sections, and great climbs., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, as you swoop through aspen and pondero- 303-551-4813, info@bigmountainenduro. September 21, 2014 — Tour de Suds, Park City, sa pine on double track to the breathtaking com, bigmountainenduro.com [email protected], GROpromotions. MTB Race Series UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from City com, 25hoursinfroghollow.com North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where you August 23, 2014 — Wasatch 360 6 Hour Race, Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass with a will ride in and out of forests on incredible June 17-August 12, 2014 — Laramie Mountain Heber, UT, 6 hr MTB race with Solo, Duo, or 2,700ft elevation gain. , Ginger Ries, 435- Regional Mountain rim skirting single-track. Sunday’s tour of the Bike Series, Laramie, WY, Tuesdays. Local Triple categories for men, women, & coed 649-6839, [email protected], moun- East Rim and Saddle Mountain is fun for the mountain bike series, great for riders of any plus a Junior’s category. Held in Heber City taintrails.org whole family and includes a gourmet lunch with a spectacular view overlooking Saddle Bike Racing Mountain Wilderness and the East Rim of the Grand Canyon., Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 July 5, 2014 — USA Cycling Marathon MTB x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@escapeadventures. National Championships, Sun Valley, ID, com, gcfattirefestival.com A challenging course will take riders from downtown Ketchum through Sun Valley August 2-3, 2014 — Targhee Enduro, Alta, WY, Resort, over Dollar Mountain and out to The Enduro will be a 5 stage race over 2 days. tackle two loops of Cold Springs Trail - Warm Prize purse of $300-1st, $250-2nd, $200-3rd, Springs Trail - Warm Springs Traverse - River $150-4th, $100-5th for open division., Andy Run Trail before finishing at the River Run Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ Base area. Fast flowy and buff singletrack grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com with an ideal singlespeed gradient make August 2-3, 2014 — Tamarack Resort SUPER this course one for the ages. Approx dis- Enduro, Wild Rockies Regional Championship, tance: 50 miles; 7,000’ climbing., Micah Rice, Tamarack, ID, Saturday is open race prac- 719-434-4200, [email protected], Greg tive only in the morning and general riding Randolph, 800-634-3347, greg@visitsunvalley. in the afternoon. Sunday is a 3 stage Enduro com, usacycling.org for 8 hours (rotating stages until time expires). 28 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Lift served on both days! This is the only time the Rocks. Start time - 9:00 am, Beginner, route is scenic and fun, through Northern jaclassic.com, lotojaclassic.com, utahtri- August 2, 2014 — Idaho State Time Trial the lift will spin this summer as far as we know. Intermediate, Advanced/Pro categories. Utah, up and over Weston Canyon (Idaho) plecrown.weebly.com Championships, Nampa, ID, Gary Casella, Hotel and other amenities on-site, plenty BBQ, t-shirt and swag bag for registered par- to Soda Springs, Idaho, then back down into 208-340-7224, [email protected], idahobi- of camping nearby., Darren Lightfield, 208- ticipants. , Samantha Pede, landercycling@ Utah, over Riverside Utah, ending up with a September 13, 2014 — Snowbird Hill Climb, keracing.org 608-6444, [email protected], wil- gmail.com, landercycling.org closed finish in downtown Logan with a party Snowbird, UT, 37th Annual, 9 am start on drockiesracing.com, tamarackidaho.com and festivities awaiting. 100 miles for all Cat 9400 S. near 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s August 9, 2014 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, September 6, 2014 — Avimor Demo Days I, II, IIIs and Masters A; 50 mile course for all entry II. 10 miles, 3500. vertical. Or choose Elko, NV, Road Race hill climb, 12 miles, August 9, 2014 — Big Hole Challenge MTB Race Race, Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, This is real others. , Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, kro- the Ultra Hill Climb option. After the road 3000ft hill climb in Ruby Mountains. Race and , Driggs, ID, Mountain bike ; not for the weak. High [email protected], race2raceevents.com climb, jump on your mountain bike and starts at 9am. Post event picnic and awards mass start first, at 10 am, 9.73 miles with 1,160 speed rolling double and single track with a climb to the summit of Hidden Peak (14 in Lamoille Grove, 11:30am., Annette White, verticle feet, then either bike a second lap or ton of climbing. Tight, technical sagebrush July 19, 2014 — Capitol Reef Classic , UCA miles total, 6500’ of climbing)., Misty , 801- 775-842-9125, [email protected], run 6.13 miles with 938 verticle feet. Awards, single track, water crossings, quick steep Series, Torrey, UT, Utah State Road Race 933-2115, [email protected], snowbird. elkovelo.com Raffle and results at 1 pm held at the South drops, nasty little granny gear climbs., Hal Championships for categories and Gran com/events/35th-annual-snowbird-bicycle- Horseshoe Trail Head. Net proceeds ben- Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@bro- Fondo, Tina Anderson, 435-425-3491, 435- hill-climb/ August 9, 2014 — Sick 55 Road Race, Albion, ID, efit Teton Valley Trails and Pathways., Dick kenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries.com, 691-1696, [email protected], capitolreefclas- This is a sanctioned mountain course road Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@silver- brokenspokecycling.com sic.bike September 19-20, 2014 — Salt to Saint Relay, race. It starts and finishes in Albion, Idaho. star.com, peakedsports.com Salt Lake City, UT, 420’ish mile relay race There are two category climbs and two fast September 13, 2014 — Fire on the Rim Mountain July 19-20, 2014 — Juniors Day Out, Grantsville, from Salt Lake City to St. George following downhills. It is 53.7 miles challenging race., August 9, 2014 — LeadVille Trail 100, Leadville Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb UT, Miller Motorsports Park, Dirk Cowley, Hwy 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, [email protected], Race Series, Leadville, CO, One hundred races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@ 801-699-5126, [email protected], race- as 4 or 8 person relay teams. Men, Women, sick-riders.com miles across the high-altitude, extreme ter- fireontherim.com, fireontherim.com dayeventmanagement.com and Mixed categories., Clay Christensen, rain of the Colorado Rockies. Created for 801-234-0399, [email protected], saltto- August 16, 2014 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, only the most determined athletes. Starting September 27, 2014 — Stone Temple 8, Curt July 26, 2014 — Heber Valley Circuit Race, saint.com Boise, ID, 41st Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- at 10,152 feet and climbing to 12,424 feet., Gowdy State Park, WY, 8 hour, 15.1 mile UCA Series, Heber, UT, Scenic but challeng- 343-3782, [email protected], Keith Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@life- loop, Curt Gowdy State Park, Aspen Grove ing 8-mile circuits in Heber Valley, Utah, Mike September 20, 2014 — Harvest Moon Criterium, georgescycles.com timefitness.com, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, Parking Area, Tentative start 9AM, IMBA Epic Meldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@gmail. UCA Series, Ogden, UT, 4 corner crit in singletrack, additional High School Race., com, porcupinecycling.com Downtown Ogden around the Municipal August 17-18, 2014 — Girls Night Out Gran [email protected], leadvillerace- Prix, Gunnison, CO, Women’s pro-1-2-3 and series.com Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, Park between 25th & 26th Streets. State [email protected], laramieenduro.org August 1-2, 2014 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Criterium Championships. , Ben Towery, 801- 4 criterium and time trial to be held in con- August 16, 2014 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, NUE Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race 389-7247, [email protected], tea- junction with the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Series, Alta, WY, 6th Annual Pierre’s Hole. October 4, 2014 — Tour of the White Mountains, from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles mexcelerator.com in Gunnison and Crested Butte, Andy Staging begins at the Grand Targhee Resort, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, At 7,000 ft. a limited with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Albershardt, 970-901-8272, info@girlsnight- ample lodging and amenities available. 100 field riders will discover the challenges and Race in teams through the night, fundraiser September 27, 2014 — Utah Tour de Donut, outgranprix.com, girlsnightoutgranprix.com gratification from riding awesome smooth event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven American Fork, UT, 7th Annual event - Most consists of 33-mile loop, each lap features August 18-24, 2014 — USA Pro Cycling approx. 3,000ft climbing on single and dou- flowing single track among a pine forest Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile laps, backdrop while witnessing the endless com, SaintstoSinners.com eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts at Challenge, CO, Colorado’s 7-day UCI ble-track trails. Total elevation for the 100 stage race from Gunnison to Denver fea- mile race is approx. 9,000ft. 100mile (3 laps), beauty (and perfect distraction) of the 8:30 am., Rodney Martin, 801-427-6400, rota- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Karen August 4-10, 2014 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, [email protected], Ronald Tolley, 480-285-6281, turing world class professional bike racing 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. Only the UT, The Tour of Utah is one of only 4 UCI 2.1 in Colorado’s mountains, USA Pro Cycling 100 mile race is part of the NUE Series., Andy Warsh, 520-623-1584, [email protected], [email protected], utahtourd- epicrides.com sanctioned stage races in North America. edonut.org Challenge , 888-223-3351, info@usaprocy- Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ More than 17 international and national pro clingchallenge.com, usaprocyclingchal- grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com/ October 24-26, 2014 — USA Cycling Collegiate teams will compete over 500+ miles in seven October 8-11, 2014 — Huntsman World Senior lenge.com the-resort/news-events/1863/2014PierresHo Mountain Bike National Championships, days. Free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be 50 le50100.php, ph100.org Beach Mountain, NC, Chad Sperry, chad@ of Utah , 801-325-2500, [email protected], years or older. Four events: hill climb, time August 23 — Hagerman Buhl Hagerman, gorge.net, usacycling.org tourofutah.com trial, criterium and road race. Skill divisions Hagerman, ID, Great Tune up road race for August 16, 2014 — Steamboat Stinger, Master Nationals. This is the renewal of an Steamboat Springs, CO, Beginning at I, II, and III., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, hwsg@ August 4, 2014 — Cedar City Gran Prix Pro infowest.com, seniorgames.net event that use to occur annually in the 90’s. 8:00am at the Howelson Hill Ski Area right in Utah Weekly Women’s Race, Cedar City, UT, Pro/1/2 The course will be approximately 45 miles in the heart of Steamboat Springs. The course women’s criterium held in conjunction with October 11, 2014 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt length, leaving Hagerman on Highway 30 in takes an extended 50 mile detour deep into stage 1 of the Tour of Utah in downtown Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of a southerly direction taking a left turn onto the beautiful backcountry of Routt County Road Race Series Cedar City. Start time: noon (tentative), City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Vader Grade, up the Grade to West Point and a total of 3,327ft elevation gain before Nichole Wangsgard, 435-817-3939, wangs- Park where we will have awards, food, Road (S 1500 E) to E 3600 S to the grade returning to the transition/finish area. Teams Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain Raceways [email protected], cedarcitygrandprix.com music and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583-6281, north of Buhl, down across the Snake River, of two are also welcome to race the 1st and Criterium Series — Utah Crit Series, West [email protected], sports-am.com right on River Road along Kanaka Rapids, 2nd half of the course., Nate Bird, 866-464- Valley City, UT, 6555 W. 2100 S. March 8, 15, August 6, 2014 — Chase Pinkham Memorial up the 1280 East climb and then up Melon 6639, [email protected], honeystinger. 22, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Tuesdays at 6pm Criterium, Tooele, UT, Criterium to be held Valley Road to just north west of Buhl, and com/steamboatstinger.html April - through September 30, A and B at 6, at Miller Motorsports Park after Stage 3 Regional Weekly then west and north on Highway 30 all the C and D at 7 pm, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah $4,000+ August 23, 2014 — Crazy Miner 49er, Idaho way back to Hagerman., Rudy Estrada, 208- [email protected], utahcritseries.com, Cash & Prize Purse Equal Payout ($1,500) for 713-3705, [email protected], Howard City, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- utahbikeracing.com Men’s and Women’s P-1-2-3 Races USAC Road Race Series 3019, [email protected], knob- Roose, 208 484 8342, [email protected], Sanctioned - Registration - $40 ($20 Juniors), intermountaincycling.org bytireseries.com Salt Air Time Trial Series — Salt Lake City, UT, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- Las Vegas Tuesday Night World’s — Henderson, Every other Thursday April - September, I-80 NV, Tuesday Night Criterium series start- August 29-September 1, 2014 — TVTAP eracing.com, ExtraMileRacing.com/Chase September 6, 2014 — USA Cycling Professional Frontage Road West of the International ing March 11B Race - 4:30 PM (25 min) Criterium National Championships, High WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, Center; Check for start date, Marek Shon, August 6, 2014 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah - Beginners or those not comfortable with Teton Valley, ID, 5th Annual Wydaho Point, NC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@ 801-209-2479, [email protected], utah- Women’s Edition, Tooele, UT, The Tour of Utah experienced racers, A Race - 5:00 PM (25 usacycling.org, usacycling.org Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival at Grand critseries.com Women’s edition will be a 15 lap circuit race min) - Those who have raced and ready Targhee Resort. Races: Super D with 4,300ft on a 2.2 mile course at Miller Motorsports to hammer, Location: 1021 East Paradise September 8-13, 2014 — World Human decent, Strava, Fat Bike, and shenanigans., DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West Park. The pro women’s race will run from Hills Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Mike Olsen, Powered Speed Challenge, Battle Mountain, Tim Adams, 208-201-1622, [email protected], Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the 12:30 pm - 2 pm in advance of the finish of 702-927-4069, [email protected], NV, Cyclists from around the world will gath- TVTAP , 208-201-1622, [email protected], Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A Stage 3 of the Tour of Utah. , Larry H. Miller vegasbikeracing.com er on SR305, perhaps the fastest strectch tetonbikefest.org, tvtap.org flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Tour of Utah , 801-325-2500, info@tourofutah. of road in the world to see who is the fast- Call for information regarding C flite. April May 7-August 20, 2014 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ August 29-31, 2014 — The Grand Junction com, tourofutah.com est cyclist in the world. The 2013 record 2, 9, 16, 23, 30., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, was 83.13 mph!, Al Krause, 707-443-8261 , Off-Road, Grand Junction, CO, Featuring [email protected], utahcritseries.com, August 16, 2014 — Wildflower Hill Climb, ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, the world class Lunch Loops and neighbor- [email protected], ihpva.org, whpsc. skiutahcycling.com Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May org ing trail systems, the “Grand” courses will during the 75 mile course option in this 7 at 6:30 pm7:00 pm, June 4, July 2, August start and finish on Main Street in downtown Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Salt Lake women-only cycling event. Age-group cash 6Hill Climbs:Park at Cherry Springs, Crystal September 11, 2014 — Las Vegas Pedal Grand Junction, and take participants of all City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 miles to top of prizes. Gift for all who complete the climb. , start at Cherry Springs and Scout start at Palooza Criterium, Las Vegas, NV, Downtown skill levels through an assortment of terrain. Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. Every other Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best criterium during Interbike, 707 Fremont Street, Pro riders partake in a Fat Tire Crit and vie for Thursday April through August, check for [email protected], wildflower- Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately Las Vegas, NV 89101, and the biggest, cool- a $20,000 cash purse., Karen Warsh, 520-623- start date, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- pedalfest.com 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 21—Crystal est and most family fun bicycle festival. 1584, [email protected], epicrides.com [email protected], utahcritseries.com Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 18—Scout, Professional and amateur races, bike polo, August 16, 2014 — Utah Masters Road Race roller racing, FOOD, Contests (and probably August 30-31, 2014 — 24 Hours of April 17-August 21, 2014 — Logan Race Club Championship, tentative, UCA Series, Ogden, July 23—Crystal Summit, August 20—Scout Flathead, Kalispell, MT, Tia Celentano, Thursday Night Time Trial Series, Logan, UT, Categories: End of season awards for overall food contests), an antique bicycle show UT, Utah State Road Race Championships for and contest, skills competitons, urban bicy- [email protected], montana- Thursdays starting tentatively Thursday, April Masters. Tentatively on the Masters Nationals winners of these categories: A’s , B’s , Master’s cycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&ye 17, 2014. TT series consisting of 18 races on 50+, Women, Triathlete, Recreational, also a cle awareness and childrens activites. And Course., James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, fer- the main event of the night, The Downtown ar=2014 five difference courses, with weekly and [email protected], bmbbc.com noncompetitive category if you just want to end-of-series prizes. Your point total at the participate but not compete., Bryan Gee, Criterium. Where some of the best profes- September 3-7, 2014 — Crested Butte Ultra end of the series will be the sum of your 12 August 22-25, 2014 — Hoodoo 500, St. George, 208-406-8477, [email protected], sional racers in America and some from Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Crested best individual TT scores. Your score for a UT, 500 mile loop race through Southern Kris Walker, [email protected], ida- around the world will come to show their Butte, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift- single TT is computed from the total number Utah. Non-stop or stage race, solo and relay hocycling.com skills and race for thousands of dollars in prize accessed enduro stage racing. , Sarah team divisions., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, money!, Mike Olsen, 702-927-4069, mike@ of racers you beat plus 1. Also, you can May 13-July 8, 2014 — Expo Idaho SWICA Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmoun- earn an extra 5 bonus point for beating your [email protected], Hoodoo500. vegasbikeracing.com, VegasBikeRacing. tainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303- com Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, com, LVPedalPaLooza.com previous personal best time for the course for Boise, ID, Local training crit series at Expo 551-4813, [email protected], this year. Check the website for more info in bigmountainenduro.com August 23, 2014 — Powder Mountain Hill Climb, Idaho West lot (Glenwood Street south of September 13, 2014 — Mt. Charleston Hill the spring and for the location of the weekly UCA Series, Eden, UT, Utah State Hill Climb Hawks Stadium). Tuesdays, May 13-July 8, Climb, Las Vegas, NV, 17.5 miles, 5357’ September 6, 2014 — Barn Burner 104, Flagstaff, course as each weeks event is on one of Championships. 6 miles and 3000 feet up 2014, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, idahobik- of climbing, finish at Las Vegas Ski Resort, AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, the 5 different courses. , Stephen Clyde, Powder Mountain Road, start at Wolf Creek [email protected], idahobikeracing.org Begins at the base of Highway 156. 8 am., Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National 435-750-8785, [email protected], Ben Kofeod, Balloon Festival Park, finish in Timberline park- David McDonough, 702-823-1680, bro- Forest, Camping on private land, Casey 435-753-0757, [email protected], logan- ing lot., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, team- [email protected], brokenspoke- Brown, 480-299-1203, Cbrown6@lifetimefit- raceclub.org [email protected], teamexcelerator. Regional Road Racing bikeslv.com ness.com, S Weber, sweber@lifetimefitness. com com, barnburnermtb.com, redrockco.com July 12, 2014 — Boise Twilight Criterium, September 13, 2014 — Race to the Angel, Utah Road Racing September 3-7, 2014 — USA Cycling Masters National Criterium Calendar, Boise, ID, 27th Wells, NV, 12.6 mile course climbs 2,784 feet September 6, 2014 — Adventure Xstream Road National Championships, Ogden, UT, Annual, NCC race., Mike Cooley, 208- to Angel Lake, entirely on pavement. Runner Glenwood Springs, AXS Series, Glenwood July 10, 2014 — Station Park Criterium, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacy- 343-3782, [email protected], and walkers at 8 am, road bikers at 8:30. Shirt, Springs, CO, Solo or 2 person teams will Farmington, UT, A,B,C flights starting at 7:30 cling.org, usacycling.org Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@ Lunch, water and fruit provided in entry fee., kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike, riv- pm., Held at Station Park, Tyler Servoss, 801- comcast.net, boisetwilightcriterium.com, Wells Chamber, 775-752-3540, wellscham- erboard and cave this spectacular course., 888-3233, [email protected], stationparkcrit. September 6, 2014 — LOTOJA Classic Road georgescycles.com [email protected], racetotheangel.org, Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2014@gravity- com Race, Utah Triple Crown, Logan, UT, 32nd wellsnevada.com play.com, gravityplay.com Annual, 1 day, 3 states, 200-plus mile road July 12, 2014 — Southeast Idaho Senior July 12, 2014 — Cache Valley and race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY., Games, Pocatello, ID, Hill Climb Cherry September 20, 2014 — MTB , TBD, ID, September 6, 2014 — Jurassic Classic, Lander, Road Race, UCA Series, Logan, UT, Starting Brent Chambers, 801-546-0090, brent@loto- Springs to Crystal Summit - 5 miles to 6 % Mountain bike biathlon, James Lang, 208- WY, Mountain bike race at Johnny Behind at the Intermountain Hospital in Logan, the grade. Criterium Holt Arena Parking lot - ISU 571-1853, 208-344-9182, jlang83702@yahoo. Campus. 5K - 10K Time Trial. 20K - 40K Road com, dirtbagdash.com Races Held in Arimo., Jody Olson, 208-233- 2034, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail. Utah Road Touring com, seidahoseniorgames.org July 13, 2014 — Idaho State Criterium July 5, 2014 — Jim Bridger Century, BCC Championship, Hidden Springs, ID, Start/ SuperSeries, Brigham City, UT, Meet at Box Finish at Hidden Springs Community-Village Elder HS for a ride west through Corrine Green at 9 am., Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, and Bear River City; Store stops for water [email protected], lostrivercyling.org and food; FREE., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, [email protected], Tom Coffey, July 26, 2014 — Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, 801-737-3241, [email protected], bccutah. Time trial starts at 10 am with 30 second org intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports in Driggs, climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half a mile from July 11, 2014 — 21st Annual Antelope by the Grand Targhee Resort. The course cov- Moonlight Bike Ride, , UT, ers 12 miles and 2,200 vertical feet. Awards, 10pm. Open to participants of all ages and Raffle and results 1 pm at Peaked Sports. starts at the Antelope Island’s White Rock Net proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and Bay. The half way point is the historic Fielding Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, Garr Ranch where refreshments are served. [email protected], peakedsports.com The entire route is 24 miles on an asphalt JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 29

road. , Neka Roundy, 801-451-3286, tour@ at the Rotary Pavilion at Willow Park, with a to do LOTOJA., Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, LOTOJA riders). There will be fully stocked to the red rock hoodoos of Bryce National co.davis.ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov choice of a 23, 66 or 96 mile ride., Ben Jarvis, [email protected], epicbiking.com aid stations as well as lunch, Michelle Merrill, Park, then onward to Grand Staircase 435-757-0376, [email protected], 435-753-2500, [email protected], cruising- Escalante National Monument, Capitol Reef July 12, 2014 — RACER Century, Roy, UT, A rotaryraw.com August 23, 2014 — Twin Creeks 100, BCC tostopabusing.com National Park, Lake Powell., Cycling Escapes comfortable ride through Weber and Davis SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Start Coalville to , 714-267-4591, [email protected], County in the prime of Utah’s diverse sum- July 27, 2014 — Wasatch Back Super Series, Lost Creek Dam, with rolling course back September 20, 2014 — Infinity Bike Ride, Utah CyclingEscapes.com mer weather. Enjoy an exciting mixture of BCC SuperSeries, Park City, UT, Treasure Mtn to coalville, then climb Chalk Creek. Self- Triple Crown, Saratoga Springs, UT, 40, 66, plains and hills throughout Northern Utah. MS over Browns Canyon, Oakley, Kamas, supported. 50 mile option first leg. Free 100, 200 mile options, Colleen Ominson, 801- October 18, 2014 — SoJo Marathon 25-mile Fully supported with lunch provided for the Deer Creek. Free, self-supported Sunday event., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, road- 487-7229, [email protected], infini- Bike Tour, South Jordan, UT, Lead out hun- 103 and 73 mile routes. Finish Line bbq morning event over quiet roads., Don [email protected], bccutah.org tybikeride.weebly.com, utahtriplecrown. dreds of runners at the SoJo Marathon and included with all paid registration., Tim Bell, Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu- weebly.com ride from through the west side of the Salt 801-430-5968, [email protected], tah.org, bccutah.org August 23, 2014 — Interlaken 100, Pineview, UT, Lake Valley to South Jordan. Medals and TheRacer.org Interlaken 100 is a fully supported ride from September 27, 2014 — Bike the Bear Century, post-ride festivities for finishers! Start 7:15 a.m., August 1-2, 2014 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Pineview to Bear Lake (via Monte Cristo). Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 mile rides. Begins Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- July 12, 2014 — Cache Gran Fondo, Logan, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race With over 5,600 vertical feet of elevation at Camp Hunt on Bear Lake, UT. Support the eracing.com, SoJoMarathon.com 100 and 50 mile gran fondo style ride & tour. from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles gain Interlaken 100 is not your typical century Trapper Trails Council, BSA with a ride around This UCA event features canyons, hills, long with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. ride. Whether you are looking for a challeng- the south end of scenic Bear Lake on the October 25, 2014 — Fall Tour de St. George, flats & beautiful Cache Valley vistas. Benefit Race in teams through the night, fundraiser ing ride or preparing for something even Utah/Idaho border., Jason Eborn, 801-479- St. George, UT, Ride around southern Utah to provide breast cancer screening. , Troy event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven bigger this is the ride for you., Jon Bingham, 5460, [email protected], Nelson Palmer, and see some of the most scenic views as Oldham, 435-716-5378, 435-764-2979, Troy. Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners. 801-613-7520, [email protected], [email protected], trappertrails.org you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock [email protected], Sterling Morris, Sterling. com, SaintstoSinners.com interlaken100.com State Park as well as all the beautiful colors [email protected], cachegranfondo.com, September 27, 2014 — The Watchman 100, throughout this 35, 70, or 100 mile ride. , Ryan loganhospitalfoundation.org August 2, 2014 — Hotter than Heck - Utah August 25, 2014 — Free Fee days in Arches St. George, UT, A beautiful fall Gurr, 435-674-3185, [email protected], Valley Century, Lehi, UT, 30th year of a Gran and Canyonlands National parks , Moab, from Springdale, Utah, through Sandhollow Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ July 12, 2014 — Good News Jail and Prison Fondo style timed Century Tour around Utah UT, The perfect time to ride your road bike Reservoir and back up to beautiful Zion spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com Ministry Fundraiser Bicycle Ride, Park City, Lake, 100, 60, and 30 mile options, start and in the parks., Patrick Baril, 435-259-8826, National Park. Enjoy the music festival in UT, Everyone is invited, all skill levels are ending at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi., Harvey [email protected], nps.gov/findapark/ Springdale when you are finished. Fully sup- November 11, 2014 — Free Fee days in Arches welcome. Ride your bike for a good cause! Scott, 801-803-9708, harvey@utahendur- feefreeparks.htm ported with SAG vehicles, rest stops, and and Canyonlands National parks , Moab, Awesome Park City Ride on paved parkway ance.com, utahendurance.com lunch., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spin- UT, The perfect time to ride your road bike trails, around a farm, meadows, woods, over August 28-September 4, 2014 — LAGBRAU geeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, in the parks., Patrick Baril, 435-259-8826, bridges, under a tunnel and circling a park. August 3-15, 2014 — Zion to Taos Tour, St. (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across [email protected], spingeeks.com [email protected], nps.gov/findapark/ 9 am. Shepherd of the Mountains Church. , George, UT, Over 2 weeks, the Zion to Taos Utah), Blanding, UT, World’s most scenic feefreeparks.htm Mary Challier, 801-743-5237, 801-518-2840, traces a mountainous path across Utah, bicycle ride - includes 3 national parks, 5 September 27-28, 2014 — Ride to Lava, [email protected], Colorado and New Mexico. Climb the amazing state parks, 2 national monuments, Smithfield, UT, 2-day 162 mile fully sup- November 29, 2014 — Saturday Fatter-day elevated plateaus of Utah and the San and various national forests. Blanding to ported bike tour leaving Smithfield to Lava Ride, Saratoga Springs, UT, 6th annual ride July 13-19, 2014 — Utah Mountains & Parks Juans of CO and NM. A ride for the ages!, Springdale., Les Titus, 801-654-1144, 877-636- Hot Springs and back around the Portneuf to benefit the Utah Food Bank. Burn off a bit Bike Tour, St. George, UT, An audacious John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard- 1994, [email protected], lagbrau.com Range. Includes camping, lunches, dinner, of turkey and pie calories. Bring a donation small group, vehicle supported, point-to- headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling- breakfast & yoga., Harold Becht, 801-692- for the Food Bank as your “entrance fee.”, point route across Utah showcasing the guides.com August 30, 2014 — Hooper Horizontal 100, BCC 3226, [email protected], RidetoLava.com Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking@gmail. rugged backbone of the state. Big miles SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, West Point com, epicbiking.com and stout climbing. Strong-Intermediate to August 9, 2014 — The Ultimate Challenge Park (SLC) to West Weber and Hooper, self- September 28-October 4, 2014 — Epic Bike Advanced Cyclists., John Humphries, 970- Presented by the Tour of Utah, Park City, supported century, 30 and 65 mile options, 5 National Parks, Cycling Escapes, Zion NP, 728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. UT, Ride like the pros! Challenge yourself 8 am. Free flattest 100 on the schedule., UT, 5 National Parks and Scenic Byways com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com to ride the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@ in 6 days! Starting in in finishing at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. bccutah.org, Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg. southern Utah, on this spring and fall cycling July 19, 2014 — Pedal Away Parkinson’s, Approximately 100 miles, with shorter options [email protected], bccutah.org vacation we’ll bike from Zion National Park Kaysville, UT, The 9th Annual 10 mile fam- available. , Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, ily fun ride begins at 8 am at Gailey Park [email protected], tourofutah.com August 30, 2014 — The Ghost Ride, Tooele, UT, in Kaysville. All proceeds benefit the Utah New Date: The Ghost Ride is a 100 or 62 Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease August 9, 2014 — Promontory Point 120, BCC mile cycling tour of Utah’s Tooele Valley. Association., Meredith Smith, 801-451-6566, SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points Ogden Honoring the cyclists who are no longer with 801-336-6579, meredith@pedalawayparkin- to Brigham City, Corrine, Golden Spike, us, we begin with a short ride of silence and sons.com, pedalawayparkinsons.com Tremonton and back 60-100, and 120 miles. then enjoy a ride of celebration as we visit Self-supported, with shorter loop options small towns, scenic vistas and rolling hills July 19, 2014 — Upland Roller 100, BCC available. Free event., Don Williams, 801- in Utah’s west desert terrain., Jared Eborn, SuperSeries, Wanship, UT, Wanship Trailhead 641-4020, [email protected], Jen 801-599-9268, [email protected], thru Coalville Echo over Hogsback to Green, 435-563-1212, pecan314@xmission. theghostride.com Morgan and back self-supported 30-50 mile com, bccutah.org options also. FREE, Don Williams, 801-641- August 31-September 6, 2014 — Tour of 4020, [email protected], bccutah. August 15-16, 2014 — Bear Pa Challenge Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour org Charity Cycling Tour, Park City, UT, including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and Challenging, fun, and fully supported ride More. 60-100 miles per day., Deb Bowling, July 19, 2014 — Desperado Dual, Utah Triple from Bear Lake to Park City over the Mirror 818-889-2453, [email protected], Crown, Panguitch, UT, 200 mile double cen- Lake Highway. Benefits Shriners Hospitals for planetultra.com tury in Southern Utah, flattest and best 100 Children., Tyler Hooper, 801-292-9146, 801- mile course and 50 mile option, Utah’s only 927-8310, [email protected], bear- September 13, 2014 — Million Miles at Miller, fully supported, 200 mile, one-day cycling pachallenge.com South Jordan, UT, Century, Metric Century, adventure. We also have 200 mile relay and 25-mile ride starting and finishing at option., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spin- August 15-16, 2014 — Raspberry Ramble Series the Megaplex Theatres at The District in geeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, 300K, 400K, 600K Brevet, Brigham City, UT, South Jordan, UT., Carisa Miller, 801-563-4139, [email protected], spingeeks.com, Raspberry Ramble Series. 300K, 400K & 600K [email protected], Anne Marie Gunther, utahtriplecrown.weebly.com Brevets (125 to 375 miles). These minimally 801-563-4140, [email protected], million- supported rural rides start together in Logan milesatmiller.com July 19, 2014 — The GLMR Century, Spanish Fork, and climb up Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa UT, A century ride through the best country route). The longer routes then go around September 13, 2014 — Aptalis Cystic Fibrosis roads of Utah and Juab Counties to honor Bear Lake before returning. The 600K makes Cycle For Life, Coalville/Morgan, UT, Fully those taken by suicide and other forms of an additional 200K loop to Golden Spike supported, beautiful autumn ride with four mental illness., Zach Ludlow, 801-808-2569, National Monument. A brevet is a nation- route options - 17, 38, 60 and 100 miles. [email protected], Stan Sadowski, 801- ally certified, timed, ultra distance event. , Benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., 830-6655, [email protected], theglmr.com Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@eoge- Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, ar.com, saltlakerandos.org [email protected], Jessica Linville, 801-532- July 19, 2014 — Capitol Reef Classic Gran 2335, [email protected], cycle.cff.org Fondo, Torrey, UT, Metric century Gran August 16, 2014 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Fondo, Tina Anderson, 435-425-3491, 435- Mountain Green, UT, Fully-supported, wom- September 14-20, 2014 — Epic Bike 5 National 691-1696, [email protected], capitolreefclas- en-only cycling event. 4 course options Parks, Cycling Escapes, Zion NP, UT, 5 sic.bike (20, 35, 50, 75 miles). Finish line celebration, National Parks and Scenic Byways in 6 days! catered lunch, live band, raffle, massages, Starting in Zion National Park in southern July 20-26, 2014 — Utah Mountains & Parks expo., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391- Utah, on this spring and fall cycling vacation; Bike Tour, St. George, UT, An audacious 2819, [email protected], wild- from Zion National Park to the red rock hoo- small group, vehicle supported, point-to- flowerpedalfest.com doos of Bryce National Park, then onward point route across Utah showcasing the to Grand Staircase Escalante National rugged backbone of the state. Big miles August 16, 2014 — TriathaMom, Riverton, Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, and and stout climbing. Strong-Intermediate to UT, Women only triathlon at the Riverton Lake Powell., Cycling Escapes , 714-267-4591, Advanced Cyclists., John Humphries, 970- Country Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike [email protected], CyclingEscapes. 728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. ride, and 5k run. Carnival style cheering com com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com section provided for families of participants., Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, cody@ustrisports. September 20, 2014 — Moab Century Tour, July 24, 2014 — Ram Ride, Monroe, UT, 22 miles com, Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldi- Moab, UT, Road cycling in scenic Moab, - starts in Monroe, goes through Central, locksride.com, gotriathamom.com Utah with 40, 65, and 100 mile route options Elsinore, Joseph and ends at the city park including the infamous “Big Nasty” section in Monroe. 10 Miles - starts in Monroe, goes August 16, 2014 — Utah Rides for Cancer, of the La Sal Loop Road (3,000ft elevation to Washburnville, through Austin to Brooklyn Provo, UT, 70, 30, and 10 mile options. Raises in 7 miles). , Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435- Road in Elsinore, follow Brooklyn Road to funds for the Central Utah Clinic Foundation 260-2334, [email protected], skinny- Hwy 118 and then end at the city park., to help cancer patients., Dane Jacobsen, tireevents.com Heather Newby, 435-201-0138, Heather.N@ [email protected], 801-354- jonesanddemille.com, 8253, centralutahclinic.com September 20, 2014 — Tour of Heber, Heber, UT, Slim & Knobby’s Bike Shop presents. Ride July 26, 2014 — RAW (Ride Around the August 23, 2014 — Cache Valley Century options include a full 100 mile century, a Wellsvilles), Logan, UT, The Logan Rotary Tour, Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile metric century of 66 miles and a fun ride Club’s Ride Around the Wellsvilles will begin options. Proceeds go to purchase adaptive of 25 miles. Come challenge and reward bikes to help people with disabilties through yourself with this fun new century that will Common Ground. Richmond to Preston, soon become a favorite among riders of all Idaho and back through scenic terrain., Bob abilities., Duff Johnson, 435-654-2282, sales@ Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, info@ slimandknobbys.com, tourofheber.com CacheValleyCentury.com, Chris Larsen, 435- 755-5132 , [email protected], September 20, 2014 — Wonder Woman CacheValleyCentury.com, facebook.com/ Century, Payson, UT, 5th Annual. 15, 30, 70 pages/cache-valley-century or 100 mile options. Fully supported ride with 6 aid stations. 100/70 milers will have August 23, 2014 — Summit Challenge, Park a lunch stop. Finish line festivities with food, City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will music, expo with vendors, and finisher’s hit the pavement for a 102, 52, or 18-mile jewelry., Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, road ride event in support of the National [email protected], Carolina Ability Center’s mission. All three fully-sup- Herrin, [email protected], wonder- ported routes of this event follow paved womanride.com roads in and around the beautiful Park City mountainside. This exciting event promises September 20, 2014 — Crystal Hot Springs 100, to serve up a challenge for a wide range BCC SuperSeries, Honeyville-Brigham City, of cycling levels and abilities. And don’t UT, Start and finish at Crystal Hot Springs in forget – all Summit Challenge riders who Honeyville. Climb Sardine and Petersboro, have a disability can register and ride for followed by a hot springs soak, and camp- free!, Rena Webb, 435-649-3991, events@ ing. Self Supported., Don Williams, 801-641- discovernac.org, Whitney Thompson, 435- 4020, [email protected], Jim Halay, 649-3991, [email protected], sum- 801-641-4020, [email protected], Jim mitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org Zelesnick, 801-564-1707, pigeonfarmer1@ gmail.com, bccutah.org August 23, 2014 — I Think I CANyons (ITIC), Salt Lake City, UT, Fourth Street Clinic ben- September 20, 2014 — CAPSA’s Cruising to efit ride goes over four Wasatch Front can- Stop Abusing Ride, Wellsville, UT, 10, 46, and yons: 112 miles, 12,000 vertical feet. Start/ 72 miles routes to choose from with the lon- Finish: Olympus Hills Mall. Check-In: 5:15am. ger ride a perfect post-bike ride for all you Staggered start: 6:00am., Kim Belliston, 385-234-5702, [email protected], Spencer Chipping, spencerchipping@dia- mond-wireless.com, fourthstreetclinic.org/ events August 23, 2014 — Epic 150, Saratoga Springs, UT, The Epic 150 is a supported 150 mile loop starting and ending in Saratoga Springs. 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Course covers two mountain passes along in reverse from Dawson, YT to Skagway, options, Start: Bowers Mansion Regional Park, Friday night activities offer live music during Regional Road Touring Warm Lake Road. The ride starts at the AK., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, Washoe Valley, NV. Challenging course, the pasta dinner. Body marking and packet American Legion Hall in downtown Cascade [email protected], pedal- fully equipped ride stops, SAG, water bottle, pickup available Friday night. Various camp- Thursday Night Training Ride — Weekly Road and proceeds down Main Street to Warm erspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/ maps, post ride BBQ, priceless views, cama- sites available. Reservations necessary to Race, Cloverdale, ID, Training Rides every Lake Road.Money raised by the Cascade Klondike_Gold_Rush.htm raderie and an unbeatable sense of accom- ensure campsite. Unique to this course- Is Thursday night from 17 April - 10 July 2014, to Warm Lake Four Summit Challenge will plishment., Kerry Crawford, 775-393-9158, that the entire course is closed., Wade support various charitable and community August 16-17, 2014 — Bike MS Wyoming, Bike [email protected], ediblepedal100. Allinson, [email protected], sanrafaelclas- July 5-6, 2014 — Gran Fondo Kootenai, Libby, projects within the area of Cascade. Ride MS, Sundance, WY, Ride through the rolling org sic.com/ MT, A two-day, point-to-point, “stage” support will be handled by George’s Cycles hills surrounding grasslands and ponderosa gran fondo featuring fully supported rid- of Boise, and post ride barbeque, beer forest at the foot of the Black Hills., Alexis September 28-October 3, 2014 — Whiterock July 19, 2014 — Cache Valley Super Sprint ing through the spectacular landscapes garden and music will be hosted by the Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis.bradley@nmss. Canyons Tour, Grand Junction, CO, If Triathlon, Logan, UT, Flat, straight, short dis- of Montana’s remote northwest corner. Community of Cascade., Mike Cooley, 208- org, bikemswyoming.org you are only going to ride one tour of tance course in Logan City. 500 meter swim Located on National Forest Scenic Byways, 343-3782, [email protected], Utah, this is it. Explore the weird and wild at Logan Aquatic Center, bike is out and August 23, 2014 — Pedal For Patients, Fruitland, landscapes of twisted canyons and rock. back on farm roads. Run is out and back in routes take in the stately Cabinet Mountains, georgescycles.com, 4summitchallenge. ID, Chose the distance: 100, 68, 40, or 20 serene Lake Koocanusa, and the legendary com Featured in Outside Magazine. Intermediate a park. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhil- miles. The ride starts and ends at Saint to Advanced Cyclists., John Humphries, 970- levents.com, cvsst.com, onhillevents.com Yaak Valley. Stellar climbs, thrilling descents, Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, plenty of fantastic scenery and -- best of all July 31-August 4, 2014 — Coastal Paradise: 728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. Ride Down Pacific Coast Highway, Ft. Idaho 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com July 19, 2014 — XTERRA Mountain -- nonexistent traffic. Proceeds benefit chari- sag wagons will be provided along with Championship, XTERRA America Tour, Avon, ties in Libby and Eureka, Montana., John Bragg, CA, A five day benefit ride for Tim Cretsinger to help battle cancer, founder plenty of food., Ken Hart, 541-881-7295, hart- October 4, 2014 — No Hill Hundred Century CO, The last of four regionals in the XTERRA Weyhrich, 406-241-2829, john_weyhrich@ [email protected], pedalforpatients.com Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, a 60 mile, and America Tour, featuring sprint and champi- yahoo.com, gfkootenai.com of Groovefest in Cedar City. 5 days, 750 miles. Ft. Bragg to Imperial Beach, CA, Dave a 100 mile tour, fully supported. Event shirts, onship distance off-road triathlon options., August 23, 2014 — Who Let the Dogs Out gift bags, lunch (for metric and century Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterra- July 5, 2014 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora-Angel Coan, [email protected], facebook. Century, Idaho Falls, ID, 100k ride that gently Fire, Taos, NM, 7:00 am start. 105 , 84, or 46 com/TheRideDownPCH riders), post event BBQ at noon for all rid- planet.com, xterraplanet.com, xterrabea- rolls] along the scenic byway of the Snake ers, 8:30 am, Churchill County Fairgrounds., vercreek.com miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful scenery. River into Blackfoot and back along the Ride for fun, ride for time; all riders welcome! August 2-10, 2014 — BlomFest - OccupySalmon, Danny Gleich, 775-423-7733, dgleich@ Salmon, ID, We will be leading big Mtn Bike picturesque Rose Pond, Cami Smith, 208- churchillcounty.org, churchillcounty.org/ July 19, 2014 — Uinta Mountain Adventure Proceeds from this event will go to the Taos 532-4219, director@snakeriveranimalshelter. Relay, Heber, UT, Running, mountain biking, Sports Alliance, whose goal is to bring more rides and shuttles all around the Salmon parksnrec/index.php?ctr=152, churchill- Area. Basecamps. BYO food, beer, bikes, org, snakeriveranimalshelter.org countycyclists.com cycling and a leg of canoeing makes this sporting events to Taos County for area one of the highest, toughest yet most beauti- youth. Start/finish for all three distances is camp equipment. FREE event, but dona- August 24, 2014 — MS Wine Ride, Kuna, ID, tions accepted to support the shuttle rigs., October 4, 2014 — Santa Fe Gourmet Classic, ful relays around., Jon Johnson, 801-367-2575, at the Taos Youth and Family Center, 407 Ride 35-50 miles through the beautiful scen- Santa Fe, NM, The Santa Fe Gourmet Classic [email protected], Paseo del Canon East, Taos NM, 87571., Max Lohmeyer, 208 756 7613, max@ride- ery of the Indian Creek Winery in Kuna, salmon.com, Marc Landblom, 435 260 0991, is a fun, challenging 60 mile bike tour with uintamountainadventurerelay.com Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443 , bikefunsafe@ Idaho and raise money for multiple sclero- delicious, creative Southwest style foods at 5 gmail.com, taossportsalliance.com, touroft- [email protected], ridesalmon. sis through the National MS Society Utah- July 26, 2014 — Burley Idaho Lions Spudman com gourmet refueling stops. The noncompetitive hegila.com Southern Idaho Chapter. Enjoy a catered ride winds through Santa Fe and into the sur- Triathlon, Burley, ID, The race starts at 7 am lunch afterwards at the winery., Megan with the world’s fastest 1.5K swim (current July 6-18, 2014 — B.E.A.R.S. - Bicycling the August 2, 2014 — Colorado Cyclist Copper rounding areas. Ride is limited to 150 riders., Triangle, Copper Mountain, CO, The Copper Nettleton, 208-336-0555, Megan.Nettleton@ Kathleen Davis, 505-795-3286, 408-499-0775, aided) Then a 40K Bike and 10K run., Cade Extraordinary Alaskan Roads, Anchorage, nmss.org, georgescycles.com, bikereg.org Richman, [email protected], spudman.org AK, Explore a variety of Alaskan landscapes, Triangle has long been considered one of [email protected], santafegourmetclassic. from Denali to Prince William Sound. Fully Colorado’s classic alpine road rides. Graced September 6, 2014 — Wild Horse Century, com July 26, 2014 — West Yellowstone Mountain with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads supported trip with both camping and Cody, WY, Benefits the wild mustangs of the October 4, 2014 — Tour of the Moon, Grand Bike Biathlon, West Yellowstone, MT, Match motels., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, and three challenging climbs, the ride exem- McCullough Peaks outside Cody and Cody class division for experienced biathletes and plifies cycling in the Colorado Rockies. The Junction, CO, The Tour of the Moon was [email protected], pedaler- Youth Cycling. Fully supported Century/ made famous in the 1980s and a Sport class for novices that includes a spubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/Bears. course is 78 miles, with an elevation gain Metric Century on the scenic highway lead- safety clinic and loaner rifles. All racers must of almost 6,000 feet over three mountain later in the cycling movie American Flyers. htm ing to Yellowstone National Park. , Werner Today it continues to be considered one of provide their own mountain bike and wear a passes. , Mike Heaston, 970-858-7220, 303- and Pam Noesner, 307-272-3909, 307-272- helmet., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, director@ July 12, 2014 — Goldilocks Idaho, Goldilocks 635-2815, [email protected], the premier recreational road rides in the 1323, [email protected], wildhorsecentury. western United States. The breathtaking high rendezvousskitrails.com, rendezvousskitrails. Bike Ride, Meridian, ID, Fully supported, non- coppertriangle.com, emgcolorado.com/ com com/events competitive, women only bike ride. Beautiful wordpress/?page_id=10 desert scenery and beautiful roads make route, yummy food, pretty t-shirt, good September 6, 2014 — Tour of the Valley, Grand this an epic day of cycling., Mike Heaston, July 26, 2014 — Hurt in the Dirt, Ogden, UT, lookin’ Papa Bears. Start: Settlers Park, 7:00 August 3-9, 2014 — Ride Idaho, North Idaho, Junction, CO, The Tour is not a race; we 970-858-7220, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emg- Offroad Duathlon at Ft. Buenaventura. am., Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldi- ID, 7-day supported bicycle tour in South encourage you to set your own pace and colorado.com, 303-282-9020, tourinfo@ Individuals and Relay Teams welcome. MTB locksride.com, goldilocksride.com Central Idaho, 400 miles, Twin Falls, Hailey, enjoy beautiful Western Colorado. 30, 50, 75 tourofthemoon.com, tourofthemoon.com, race and trail run combined. 3 Full events in Sun Valley and back, 10th annual, Earl route options and the full century, 100-mile emgcolorado.com/wordpress/?page_id=10 one day!, Goal Foundation , 801-399-1773, July 12, 2014 — Bike for Kids Idaho Falls, Grief, 208-830-9564, [email protected], route, that includes the famous ride over October 4, 2014 — Gila Monster Gran Fondo, [email protected], hurtinthedirt. Idaho Falls, ID, 2, 4, 15, 25, 65 & 100 mile rideidaho.org the Colorado National Monument. Start and com cycling options, food, games and activi- Silver City, NM, With four distances to choose August 3, 2014 — Durango 100 Gran Fondo, finish at DoubleTree Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive, from, everyone can find their challenge. ties for families. All proceeds help special Morgan , 800-621-0926, webguest@gjhosp. July 26, 2014 — XTERRA Indian Peaks, XTERRA needs children receive adaptable bicycles., Durango, CO, A loop ride from Durango, Gran Fondo 103 miles, Gough Park, Silver America Tour, Nederland, CO, Held at Colorado to Farmington, New Mexico and org, yourcommunityhospital.com/Tour_of_ City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 70 miles, Gough Kristy Mickelsen, 208-522-1205, 208-680-9397, the_Valley.cfm Eldora Resort west of Boulder. Using the trails [email protected], bikeforkidsi- back. Riders can chose between 50, 84 and Park, Silver City 8:00am. Micro Fondo 50 of the Eldora Mountain Resort it is 1000m daho.com 100 mile rides, which are on a mix of small September 6, 2014 — Three Feet for Pete, miles, Hi-Spot, HWY 152 8:30am. Nano Fondo swim, 600m dash, 22km mtn. bike and 7km country roads and county highways with Las Vegas, NV, Fun ride and rally to raise 32 miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 8:30am. trail run type of event- Off-road triathlon., July 13-18, 2014 — Tour de Wyoming, Riverton, short, gradual hills in one of the most majes- awareness for cycling safety. Honors Pete , Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443 , bikefunsafe@ Paul Karlsson, 303-960-8129, info@digdeeps- WY, Ride circles the Wind River Mountains. tic areas of the Southwest., Keith Ashmore, Makowski. Raises money for awareness gmail.com, taossportsalliance.com, touroft- ports.com, digdeepsports.com Kicking things off in Riverton and pedaling 505-258-0592, [email protected], around Nevada’s 3 foot law. Start: Camping hegila.com through the Wind River Indian Reservation durango100.com July 26, 2014 — XTERRA Aspen Valley, XTERRA World, 13175 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las October 11, 2014 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, before overnighting in Dubois. Heading up Vegas, NV 89044, Andy Bestwick, 702-806- America, Kodiak Ski Lake, WY, 1200m swim, and over Togwotee Pass and past the Tetons August 9-16, 2014 — Oregon Bicycle Ride, Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climbing, 2-Lap 12 mile mountain bike, and finishes Spray, OR, Participate in our 7-day fully- 5991, [email protected], threefeet- three States - Nevada, Arizona, Utah, all in to overnight in Jackson. Continue south forpete.org with a 5K run., Lance Panigutti, lance@with- through Hoback Canyon and into Green supported roadtour beginning and ending one spectacular day of cycling. Fully sup- outlimits.co, withoutlimits.co River Basin, skirting the hills to overnight in in Spray, OR visiting Heppner, Meadowbrook, September 7, 2014 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike ported / Chip Timed., Deb Bowling, 818-889- Pinedale, then on to Farson. We’ll follow Prairie City, and John Day. , Sanna Phinney, Big Blue , Lake Tahoe, NV, 12th Annual 2453, [email protected], tristates- August 2, 2014 — Layton Triathlon, Layton, the Oregon Trail, over South Pass, north to 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicy- ride around Lake Tahoe’s Shoreline with granfondo.com UT, Sprint, Mini Sprint, Relay Sprint, and Kids cleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org Triathlon options in the Layton Surf N Swim Lander for the final night. Finish on day 6 in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, October 11, 2014 — Goldilocks Las Vegas, Riverton. Total distance is 413 miles., Amber fully supported with rest stops, tech support and Layton City Parks. Great event that August 9, 2014 — Sawtooth Century Tour, Sun Goldilocks Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, 5th repeats the entire course on the Sprint., Joe Travky, 307-742-5840 , atravsky@wyoming. Valley, ID, Benefit for the Wood River Bicycle and SAG. 72 miles, 4300ft vertical gain. Boat Annual! Super cool, Fully supported, non com, cyclewyoming.org cruise and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 800- Coles, 801-335-4940, [email protected], Coalition. Road bike tour from Ketchum to competitive, women only bike ride with 20, laytontriathlon.com, onhillevents.com Alturas Lake and back. 50 or 100 mile tour 565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest. 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile route options., Dani July 19, 2014 — Jerdemann Gran Fondo, com, bikethewest.com Cheney, WA, A timed 100 mile, 66, or 30 options. Aid stations along the way., Brett Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride. August 2, 2014 — Zoot Aspen Triathlon and mile cycling ride and cycling festival., Marla Stevenson, 208-720-8336, wrbc.brett@gmail. September 7-26, 2014 — Santa Fe Trail Bicycle com, goldilocksride.com Duathlon, Aspen, CO, 800-yard indoor com, woodriverbike.org pool swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet Emde, 509-953-9924, 509-939-0552, marla@ Trek, Santa Fe, NM, 20th Year. Camping October 11, 2014 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme emdesports.com, emdesports.com Trip. Ride all or part of the Santa Fe Trail in elevation) to the spectacular Maroon August 9, 2014 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, Nevada 100, Kershaw-Ryan State Park, NV, Bells, and a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountain Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. (approx. 1100 miles) on paved public roads Starts and finishes at Kershaw-Ryan State July 19, 2014 — Absolute Bikes Taylor House only. All gear carried by truck. After the first range and the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked Park. 100 mile starts 7:30am. Metric Century USAT sanctioned event., Wes Graham, 970- rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to four days, riders can leave the group at starts 7:30am. 40 mile starts 8am. Registration ride in the high-altitude cool pines of any place along the route., Willard Chilcott, 429-2098, [email protected], Northern Arizona. There are 30, 45, 65, and rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit 5pm Friday / 7am Saturday., Dawn Andone, Sandra Doebler, 970-429-2093, aspenspe- for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai 505-982-1282, [email protected], 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@lctur- 95 mile route options., Anthony Quintile, SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com [email protected], aspenrecre- 928-779-5969, [email protected], Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@ bonet.com, Jonathan Brunes, 775-726-3564, ation.com Ashley Hammarstrom, 877-527-5291, Ashley. theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.org/ September 7, 2014 — Ride For Red, Boise, ID, [email protected], lincolncountyne- [email protected], absolute- Century.htm Blue Chip ride through the vineyards and vada.com/Lincoln-County-Nevada-Pedal. August 2, 2014 — XTERRA Pagosa Springs, html XTERRA America Tour, Pagosa Springs, CO, bikes.net/taylor August 9, 2014 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, orchards of the Southern Treasure Valley. Rest stops will keep you fueled for a 100, 75, 1.5km (1000m) swim/16 mile bike/6.2mile July 19, 2014 — Idaho Poker Ride, Boise, ID, MT, Fully supported 83 mile bike ride which trail run. , Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, tours the breathtaking shoreline of Lake or 50 mile trip, with ride escorts to help you Multisport Races A Benefit Ride for: Simply Cats Adoption reach your timed goals. Then back to Barber [email protected], joingecko.org/info. Center Canyon County Animal Shelter. Start Koocanusa.Ride finishes with a Blues Festival asp?uid=339 Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Rescue., Park for exceptional food, fun and Ride July 12, 2014 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah Points at MWI Veterinary Supply 3041 W Pasadena for the Red gift bags with cool swag. Start Dr. in Boise, Robyn Farber-Knoelk, 208-871- Dejon Raines, 406-291-3635, dejonraines@ Series, Coalville, UT, Join us for one of Utah’s August 2, 2014 — East Canyon Triathlon, hotmail.com, letourdekoocanusa.com and Finish at Barber Park 4049 South Eckert most popular triathlons! Fast Spring and TriUtah Points Series, Morgan City, UT, Swim 0951, [email protected], idahopoker- Road., Barbara Fawcett, 208-947-4357, bar- ride4pawsandclaws.org Olympic Course in beautiful Coalville, UT & in the beautiful East Canyon Reservoir, bike August 9-13, 2014 — BOTOBO, Bozeman, MT, 5 [email protected], redcross.org/ Echo Reservoir., Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, downhill to Morgan City and run along July 19 — Legacy Ride, Preston, ID, Take days, 5 centuries - no relay! Bozeman to West news/event/Greater-Idaho-Ride-for-the-Red [email protected], triutah.com the beautiful Weber River. This is a fun, fast Yellowstone, West Yellowstone to Jackson a scenic ride around beautiful Franklin September 13, 2014 — Tahoe Sierra Century, race and is part of the Utah State Triathlon County, Idaho. All proceeds go directly to Hole, Jackson Hole to Montpelier Idaho, July 12, 2014 — Blanding Hillman Triathlon, Championship Points Series!, Dan Aamodt, Montpelier to Brigham City, Brigham City Squaw Valley, CA, 30-60-100 mile routes Blanding, UT, Swim .50 mile, Bike 15 miles, Run restore the Oneida Stake Academy build- with 2500-6800 vertical gain. Starts at Squaw 801-635-8966, [email protected], triutah.com ing., Elliott Larsen, 208-851-2596, office@onei- to Bountiful. 20,000 feet of elevation gain., 3.2 miles, (Kids’ triathlon July 20), Recapture Jason Unruh, 801-390-0036, jason@botobo- Valley Ski Resort, goes to Donner Lake and Reservoir.Race starts at 7AM., Stephen Olsen, August 8-9, 2014 — Emmett’s Most Excellent dastakeacademy.org, legacyridepreston. over the Donner Summit, Nancy Lancaster, com cycling.com, botobocycling.com 801-243-3559, 208-258-3145, stephensolsen@ Triathlon, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri on Friday. [email protected], gmail.com, hillmantriathlon.info Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on Saturday., July 26, 2014 — Four-Summit Gran Fondo August 10-21, 2014 — Klondike Gold, Dawson, tahoesierracentury.com Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, gcrd@gemco- YT, Ride through history, retracing the route July 12, 2014 — Rigby Triathlon, Rigby Lake, ID, Challenge Event, Cascade, ID, Options September 19-21, 2014 — Ochoco Gravel utryrecreation.com, emmetttri.com include 75, 60, 50, 30 or 8.2 Mile Options. of the notorious 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, and Duathlon, Adventure, Prineville, OR, Participate in our Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb- August 9, 2014 — Herriman Escape from Black 3-day fully supported tour exploring mini- performance.com, pb-performance.com Ridge Triathlon, RACE TRI , Herriman, UT, mally traveled roads where the surface may The Escape from Blackridge is fast and fun! differ from various shades of asphalt to hard- July 12-13, 2014 — Southeast Idaho Senior Athletes swim 500 yds in the reservoir, ride packed gravel in the Ochoco Mountains., Games, Pocatello, ID, Triathlon, Jody Olson, a 14 mile bike and run a 5k run loop., Aaron Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, 208-233-2034, southeastidahoseniorgames@ Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@ [email protected], bicycleridesnw. gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org racetri.com, racetri.com org July 16, 2014 — Snowbird Adventure Race, August 9, 2014 — Nephi Biathlon, Nephi, UT, September 20, 2014 — West Yellowstone Old Snowbird, UT, Graffiti Racing presents a multi- Jerod Han, 801-691-3222, [email protected]. Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, MT, sport endurance event featuring mountain gov, nephi.utah.gov West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, biking, running/trekking, a Tyrolean traverse, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, and navigation. Snowbird AR will cover August 9, 2014 — Varsity Tri, Ogden, UT, Mini- majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steam- approximately 10-15 miles for the short sprint course, at Weber State University, Jon ing hot pots, supported ride., Moira Dow, course and 30 miles for the Sprint course., Hansen, 801-657-1845, [email protected], 406-646-7701, director@rendezvousskitrails. Scott Browning, 801-867-5039, graffitiracing@ varsitytri.com com, cycleyellowstone.com gmail.com, graffitiracing.com August 16, 2014 — Rush Triathlon, Rexburg, ID, September 20, 2014 — Tour de Vineyards, July 18-19, 2014 — San Rafael Classic Triathlon, Olympic and Sprint Distances., Bob Yeatman, Palisade, CO, A fun, 25 mile bike tour of the Huntington, UT, , 208-359-3020, 208-716-1349, boby@rexburg. West Slope vineyards and orchards held in Olympic distance tri, Olympic team relay, org, rushtriathlon.com, rexburg.org conjunction with the 23rd Annual Colorado Sprint Tri, Sprint team relay, spring swim/bike August 16, 2014 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah Mountain Winefest., Mike Heaston, 970-858- duathlon, sprint bike/run duathlon, youth tri. Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy everything 7220, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado. com, emgcolorado.com/tourdevineyards/ September 21-27, 2014 — OATBRAN, 23rd Annual, Lake Tahoe, NV, One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada! 23rd Annual, fol- lowing the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported motel style tour., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethew- est.com, bikethewest.com September 21, 2014 — Edible Pedal, Carson, NV, 10 mile, 50 mile and Nevada 150K ride JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 31

from the wildlife and boardwalks on the noon with the racer feed and music., Darren September 13, 2014 — Camp Yuba Triathlon, Michelle Lund, [email protected], bbsc- October 11-12, 2014 — Moose Cross, Victor, river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@ RACE TRI, Yuba State Park, UT, Camp Yuba tri.com/pumpkinman ID, Two-day cross festival, post race gather- at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com, xterra- sprint and olympic triathlons are all about ing, host housing available. Fundraiser for of the towns of Francis and Woodland. , Dan planet.com indian summers, camping, and good ol’ November 8, 2014 — Telos Turkey Triathlon, Victor Velo., David Bergart, 307-690-4373, Aamodt, 801-635-8966, [email protected], fashion , biking, and running., T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Orem Fitness Center, [email protected], moosecross.com, triutah.com August 24, 2014 — XTERRA Buffalo Creek, Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, Splash, Swim: 350 M, Run: 5k , Bike 12 miles., cxidaho.com XTERRA America Tour, Bailey, CO, The [email protected], racetri.com Shaun Christian, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, August 16, 2014 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA Buffalo Creek Triathlon features a [email protected], Amy Perez, amy@ October 17-18, 2014 — Crosstoberfest, Hailey, XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, Course 1500m Swim, 22 mile mountain bike, and 5m September 13, 2014 — MRAC Attack Mini t3triathlon.com, t3triathlon.com ID, Free Friday Time trial with prizes to seed Distance: Full Course: 2X 750 meter swim run, Lance Panigutti, [email protected], Triathlon, Moab, UT, This community event is for Saturday race; family friendly event in laps with a 50 meter beach run, 22 mile bike, withoutlimits.co open to all and has Elite, Open, and Youth city park; Beer Festival, at Old Cutter’s Park 6 mile run. The bike starts up Tunnel Creek, under 12 levels, Male and Female divisions. , Cyclocross in Hailey., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@ and then onto the area’s famous Flume Trail, September 1, 2014 — Youth and Family Patrick Baril, 435-259-8826, pbaril@moabcity. powerhouseidaho.com, crosstoberfestida- which skirts the mountain side overlooking Triathlon, Murray, UT, Super Sprint Triathlon for org, moabcity.org/mrac Utah Cyclocross Series Race — Utah ho.com, powerhouseidaho.com Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Rim Trail. Both the all ages. Distances vary by age. Please go to Cyclocross Series, TBD, UT, Races are Short and Long course complete the 22 mile the event website for more information., Jo September 13, 2014 — Kokopelli Triathlon, BBSC September to December. First Race is 9-27- October 18-19, 2014 — Waffle Cross, Waffle bike with approximately 4000 feet of climb- Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ Red Rock Triathlon Series, St. George, UT, 2014, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ Cross Series (IWCX), Boise, ID, Held at the ing. The trail running course is relatively flat, agegroupsports.com, greatbasincoaching. , with Sprint, Olympic, gmail.com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx. Eagle Sports Complex; supports a different fast and scenic with tall pines, aspens, and com and Kids’ distances., Cedric Keppler, 318- [email protected], utcx.net charitable benefactor each weekend so creek crossings., Todd Jackson, 877-751-8880, 518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, come on out and enjoy the dirt, grass and September 1, 2014 — South Davis Labor Day [email protected], bbsctri.com Southern Utah Cyclocross Series — St. George, pavement as well as beer from Payette 530-546-1019, [email protected], Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, UT, Races on Saturdays, November to bigblueadventure.com/pub/main2.asp? Brewing and waffles from Bob’s Red Mill., UT, Sprint: Swim 350 yds; Bike 12 mi; Run 3.35 September 20-21, 2014 — XTERRA USA National January, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, Brian Price, 208-908-5421, brianp@catapult3. daEvent=60&daPageName=INTRO, xterra- mi, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 rac- Championship- XTERRA Utah, XTERRA [email protected], southernutahcy- planet.com com, idahowafflecross.com, eaglebikepark. ers, novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.4 mi; Run America Tour, Ogden, UT, XTERRA Utah, two clocross.com org August 16, 2014 — Palisade Pedal, Paddle, 1.5 mi, Tri Clinic/ Bike Route Preview: Friday, distance options: 750m / 19K mountain bike August 30th 5:30pm (free to registered par- / 5K trail and 1.5k swim/ 30k mountain bike/ September 10, 2014 — CrossVegas Cyclocross October 25, 2014 — LTR CX Series 2, LTR CX Pedal, Palisade, CO, 24 mile mtb, 5 mile Race, Las Vegas, NV, The biggest cross race paddle on Colorado River, 27 mile road leg, ticipants) Race Start: 8:00am Awards: 10:30 10k trail run; XTERRA USA Championships Series, Grand Junction, CO, Creepy Canyon am, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@south- (invite-only): 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike in the USA featuring UCI Pro Cyclocross Race Cross at Canyon View Park, A, B, C, Masters Rondo Buecheler, 970-464-9266, rapidcreek- Elite Men and Women, Wheelers and Dealers [email protected], rapidcreekcycles.com davisrecreation.com, southdavisrecreation. / 10k trail run., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, and Junior Categories, Mike Driver, 970-904- com, labordaytri.com [email protected], Jason Dyer, 801-620- Industry Race and USA Cycling Categories 5708, 970-257-7678, [email protected], August 16, 2014 — Polson Triathlon, Polson, 1013, [email protected], xterraplanet. at Desert Breeze Soccer Complex during Brent Steinberg, 970-712-2012, bs@ltrsports. MT, Third Annual Olympic Distance Triathlon. September 6, 2014 — I Can Triathlon, Sandy, UT, com, xterrautah.com Interbike. Held in the evening under the com, ltrevents.com 1.5 km, two-lap triangular swim in Flathead Alta Canyon Sports Center, 9565 S. Highland lights!, Brook Watts, 303-684-9170, contact@ Lake. 40km bike, loop course through the Drive - 400m swim, 9 mile bike and 5K run., September 20, 2014 — LeadmanTri - Bend, crossvegas.com, crossvegas.com November 8, 2014 — LTR CX Series 3, LTR CX valley southwest of Polson. 10km run single Lois Spillion, 801-568-4602, lspillion@sandy. Bend, OR, Finishers of LeadmanTri Bend - Series, Fruita, CO, Rip the Wash Cyclocross utah.gov, sandy.utah.gov/government/ voted Best New Race of 2012; Leadman 250 September 13-14, 2014 — Boulder Cup UCI at Little Salt Wash Park, A, B, C, Masters and loop course through scenic Polson. Be a C1 Cyclocross Weekend, Boulder, CO, The part of the most fun and exciting event in parks-and-recreation/alta-canyon-sports- | 5K swim * 223K bike * 22K run; Leadman Junior Categories, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708, center.html 125 | 2.5K swim * 106K bike * 16.5K run., Keith largest spectator and participatory cyclo- 970-257-7678, [email protected], Brent the Mission Valley this summer. , Matt Seeley, cross weekend in the Rockies. 900 racers, 406-883-9264, [email protected], polson- Hughes, 208-340-4837, khughes@lifetimefit- Steinberg, 970-712-2012, [email protected], September 6, 2014 — Adventure Xstream ness.com, leadmantri.com 3500 fans, expo, kids adventure zone, beer ltrevents.com triathlon.com Glenwood Springs, AXS Series, Glenwood garden, Chris Grealish, 303-619-9419, chris@ August 22-23, 2014 — Doxa Threelay, Springs, CO, Solo, 2 person and 4 Person October 5, 2014 — Nevada Silverman 70.3 dbcevents.com, dbcevents.com November 8, 2014 — SICX #3 Mallard Park, Duchesne, UT, 12-person team relay triath- Teams will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain Ironman, Henderson, NV, 70.3 distance, Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Mallard bike., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2014@ Frank Lowery, 702-914-7852, info@silverman- September 20, 2014 — LTR CX Series 1, LTR Park, ID, 100 E Morris Ct, Mallard Park, ID, lon. It is a 2 day 270 mile event that takes CX Series, Grand Mesa, CO, Powder Cross participants through beautiful scenery of gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com nv.com, Ironman NV , silverman70.3@iron- Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@ man.com, silvermannv.com, ironman.com/ at Powderhorn Resort, A, B, C, Masters and brokenspokecycling.org, Jared Rammell, Utah., Doxa Threelay , [email protected], September 6, 2014 — Colorado Dirt, Fraser, CO, Junior Categories, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708, doxaraces.com triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/ 303-819-0054, [email protected], cxidaho. A 130+ mile cyclocross/gravel grinder endur- silverman.aspx 970-257-7678, [email protected], Brent com August 23, 2014 — Vikingman, Heyburn, ID, ance bike race. This self supported race will Steinberg, 970-712-2012, [email protected], Downstream Snake River Swim, Loop Bike be a one day, 4 leg race that rises above October 11, 2014 — Huntsman World Senior ltrevents.com November 9, 2014 — SICX #4 Mallard Park, Course, flat and fast run - lots of oppor- 10,000ft four times. Can ride it solo, duo relay, Games Triathlon, St. George, UT, Triathlon. Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Mallard 4 person relay or a 5-6 person Gentlemen’s Must be 50 years or older, Swim - 500 yards, September 21, 2014 — Harvest Moon Park, ID, 1501 7th Street North, Nampa, tunities for your fans to cheer you on! 1/2, Cyclocross, Ogden, UT, USAC Sanctioned, Olympic, and Sprint distance triathlons, Race type of event- cyclocross endurance Bike - 20K, Run - 5K., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, Idaho, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- bicycle race., Paul Karlsson, 303-960-8129, [email protected], seniorgames.net State Cyclo-Cross Championships, Ben 3019, [email protected], Jared Duathlon, Aquabike and a Half Marathon., Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelerator@ Alan Fluckiger, 208-431-2232, info@viking- [email protected], digdeepsports. Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@gmail. com October 11, 2014 — Powell3 Triathlon gmail.com, teamexcelerator.com com, cxidaho.com man.org, vikingman.org Challenge, Big Water, UT, USAT Sprint and September 12-13, 2014 — Bear Lake Brawl Olympic Distance at Wahweep Marina, September 27, 2014 — Eagle Island Cyclocross November 15-16, 2014 — Idaho Waffle Cross August 23, 2014 — Utah Half Triathlon, RACE TRI Series, Eagle Island State Park, ID, Come out , Provo, UT, Longest multisport race on the Triathlon, Gold Medal Racing Championship, Lake Powell. Starts at 9:00am Utah time, or Cyclocross Series, Waffle Cross Series (IWCX), Laketown, UT, Event is on two dates. 9/12 is 8:00am Arizona time. , Joe Coles, 801-335- and enjoy the area’s best cross venue! Eagle Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle Sports Complex; Wasatch Front 70.3 miles: 1.2 mile swim, 56 Island State Park. Eight miles west of Boise. mile bike, and 13.1 mile run triathlon., Aaron the Half/Long 70+ and 9/13 is the Sprint and 4940, [email protected], powell3.com, supports a different charitable benefactor Olympic event. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, onhillevents.com Take US 20/26 to Linder Road and follow each weekend so come on out and enjoy Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@ the signs., Brad Streeter, 208-866-3384, brad. racetri.com, racetri.com [email protected], bearlakebrawl.com, the dirt, grass and pavement as well as onhillevents.com October 12, 2014 — TUNA Mountain Challenge [email protected], idahocyclocross.com/ beer from Payette Brewing and waffles from August 23, 2014 — Saratoga Springs Tri, Duathlon, Midway, UT, off-road duathlon, a eagleisland.html Bob’s Red Mill., Brian Price, 208-908-5421, bri- September 12-13, 2014 — Ogden Valley 1k trail run followed by 10k on the bike, then Saratoga Springs, UT, USAT sactioned Sprint October 4, 2014 — SICX #1 Sandy Point , [email protected], idahowafflecross.com, Tri, 600 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile Triathlon/Utah State Championships, TriUtah a 5 k run; kids: 1k run start lap, 5k bike, and eaglebikepark.org Points Series, Ogden, UT, This is the culmi- a 2k run. You can race as a two-person Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, run, held at the Saratoga Springs Marina at ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Pelican Bay, 200 E Harbor Parkway., Jared nation of all your hard work for the 2014 team or do the race solo. Benefits TUNA November 22, 2014 — LTR CX Series 4, LTR season! Banquet, serious awards and prizes, youth ski programs, 10 am. Registration on- Boise, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- CX Series, Palisade, CO, Cross the Bend Mason, 801-471-0464, splash@saratogas- 3019, [email protected], Jared pringstri.com, Jared Mason, 801-310-0609, festival, and the crowning of Utah State age site @ 9am Check web for details in the at Riverbend Park, A, B, C, Masters and group champions. Kids, Sprint, Olympic and fall., Richard Hodges, rmhodges@rmhodges. Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@gmail. Junior Categories, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708, [email protected], saratogaspringstri. com, cxidaho.com com Half Distances. , Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, com, utahnordic.com 970-257-7678, [email protected], Brent [email protected], triutah.com October 5, 2014 — SICX #2 Sandy Point , Steinberg, 970-712-2012, [email protected], August 24, 2014 — XTERRA Wild Ride Mountain October 25, 2014 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, ltrevents.com September 13, 2014 — Telos Triathlon, tenta- BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, Triathlon (American Tour Points), XTERRA ID, Lucky Peak State Park, 9725 Idaho 21, America / Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, tive, T3TRI EVENTS, Utah Valley, UT, Course NV, Point-to-point race begins in Lake November 22, 2014 — SICX #5 Lake View to be announced, Shaun Christian, 801-769- Mead National Recreation Area and ends Boise, ID, Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720- Park, Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, Boise, Ponderosa State Park at Payette Lake, 3/4- 3019, [email protected], Jared mile swim, a 19-mile mountain bike and a 3576, 801-678-4032, [email protected], in Boulder City, with Sprint, Olympic, and ID, Lake View Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, Amy Perez, [email protected], t3triathlon. Half Courses; costumes welcome!, Cedric Rammell, 303-819-0054, cxidaho@gmail. Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@ 6.2-mile trail run, mass start at 9 am in the com, cxidaho.com Park and the finish line festivities begin at com Keppler, 318-518-7303, [email protected], brokenspokecycling.org, Jared Rammell 32 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Relay Racing A Report on the 2014 Rockwell Relay – A Bucket Worthy Event and learn a thing or two. But these are the type of sacrifices you make when you have a full schedule of work and family and an early depar- ture is the only solution afforded you. So we went into it a bit blind to the realities of 24 Hour mobile road rac- ing, but hey, we are mountain bikers, we don’t get scared easy. Arriving in Moab we got regis- tered, listened to the pre-race brief- ing and watched as our speediest teammate, Ty Hopkins, set out on Leg 1 of the twelve segment race. The headwinds were severe and by the time we got ice/water and some snacks and headed out to overtake and support our first rider the field had exploded into fragments of solos Cameron Hoffman of Pedal Palatinose out front with Ty Hopkins of 4Life/ Mad Dog Cycles getting the hand up with Alister Ratcliff of LiveWell and duos struggling against a stiff Bountiful Bicycle #4 team on the right. Photo by Danny Larisch and steady south wind. We found Ty in the lead group which he vigorous- ly held onto up and down the climbs so you didn’t clip the riders around toward Monticello. This segment is you by accident. He was able to catch mostly climbing and the headwind on with an Intermountain Live rider certainly made it tougher than it and work together trading pulls to get would normally be but Ty came into to the end of the segment. 4 segments the transition first with one other down, 200 miles done. rider, an impressive start to a long day. 54 miles done. Evening Day 1 Allen Parcell of the 4Life/Mad Dog Cycles/Trek racing team in the Rockwell Allen Parcell took the next seg- Relay. Photo by Ty Hopkins With a full moon on tap everyone ment from Monticello to Mule was eager to continue the race into Canyon. He had 45 miles of riding the night. We knew we were running alone in the lead of the 9 a.m. riders. in the top 2-3 spots for the 9 a.m. the race profile and weather reports, He dropped the partner of the team start group and battling with teams By Keith Payne you still run into the unexpected. that came in with Ty and just rode 55 - Red Rockets and 40 -Logan Bike Nevertheless we prepared as best his pace. He started picking off riders Club for the lead in the men’s com- The 4Life/Mad Dog Cycles/Trek we could for this 525 mile race from from the 6 a.m. group as well. While petitive division. We had no idea how racing team usually just focuses Moab, UT to Saint George, Utah the segment had 3,400 ft of decent it Keith Payne crossing the finish line on mountain bike events. Typically on June 13th and 14th. Here’s how also had plenty of climbing but Allen Continued on page 33 for the 4Life/Mad Dog Cycles team. those that are well organized, on it went. wasn’t caught. Photo by Danny Larisch great courses, and of a longer dis- Danny Larisch took over at Mule tance to make them challenging yet Day 1 Canyon and rode hard against the rewarding. Quite often we get invited Eager to begin this riding/racing wind. Some other teams caught up by race promoters to participate in experience we loaded up the mini- and he was able to work with other road events. While these typically van, our only option after exhaust- riders for awhile. It was hot but he aren’t very appealing to a group of ing all attempts to secure a large managed to hold a good position as single track enthusiasts we decid- van, sprinter van or RV to use, and we stopped to transition at the Dirty ed the format and location of the headed to Moab at 5 a.m. on Friday Devil River. 56 miles was a long ride Rockwell Relay would be interesting morning. Mistake 1 and 2. First, for late afternoon in these conditions. to try so we put together a team to we already were somewhat sleep Keith Payne took over and give it a go. deprived having arisen much to early rode from Dirty Devil Bridge to Whenever you do a race for the for a Friday and then driving 3 hrs Hanksville. 45 miles of steady climb- first time it is a learning experi- to Moab. Mistake #2 was that we ing and about equal descending on ence. No matter what beta you get missed the Fat Cyclist Bratwurst Fest gradual grades. The crosswinds on from friends and strangers who’ve on Thursday night, which certainly this section were pushing bikes 3-5 participated in the event before, no would have given us more energy inches to the right which forced you matter how many race reports you and the opportunity to rub shoulders to ride with a list to port and really read and how studiously you review with experienced Rockwell Racers give a healthy space on your drafting

Women's winners Kari Slade, Jennifer Reynolds, Moka Best, Jennifer Gray Nelson of Power to the She roll across the finish line. Photo courtesy Rockwell Relay. Intermountain Live Well and Power to the She Win Rockwell Relay

The 2014 Rockwell Relay marked the 5th running and included the largest field yet with just shy of 600 riders. This year’s edition featured a staggered start and both competitive and non-competitive categories. The event is healthy mix of those who want to complete the course and push themselves and those who are going for a category win or team best time. The competitive men’s race was won by repeat champion Team LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle setting a new course record of 24 hours and 35 minutes. The strategy included team time trialing with the second place team, also LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle and then rolling across the line together with the defending champion team being awarded the win. Teams Brute Force and Fast Friday tied for 3rd place. The competitive womens’s race was tough and only saw 3 teams finish with Team Power to the She winning in 34 hours and 43 minutes. They were followed by Team Teton Luna Chicks and Team Crazies! The Coed was won by Health Catalyst/3B Yoga 28 hours and 6 minutes to end the 3 year reign of Team Fatty who finished in 3rd palce. LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle #4 took second place. -Tyler Servoss JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 33

Advocacy Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance News – Road Respect Comes to Ivins to becoming a more bicycle-friendly 21 the City organized a commu- ride on Ivins’ bicycle friendly streets. community. nity forum centered on bicycling and SUBA Board Member Kai Reed The City was recently recognized active transportation. At the forum, organized the Road Respect Rally as a “Road Respect” community, Mayor Hart and representatives from and Ride. She said one of the reasons joining St. George and Springdale law enforcement, the health depart- she wanted to organize the event was as the third Road Respect designated ment, and SUBA led a community to help build the community through community in Washington County. discussion on bicycling and how physical activity. According to Reed, SUBA Board Member John Reed has to make bicycling better in Ivins. “Community physical activity has been instrumental in this effort. In Mayor Hart shared his vision for tak- long had the ability to bring a com- becoming a Road Respect communi- ing advantage of the health and com- munity together—from barn dances ty, Ivins has taken steps to encourage munity building benefits of increased to barn raising. That has been lost in more bicycling in the community and cycling in the city. our modern society. Most physical identified ways to make bicycling The following day, May 22, SUBA activity is individual or via competi- more safe. New ‘Share the Road’ sponsored a Road Respect Rally and tive sports. Cycling is something that signage has recently been installed Ride at the Ivins Town Park. Nearly the whole community can do as one.” and the city is beginning work on a 100 community members and Road SUBA is continuing to work Mayor Hart leading the Ivins community bike ride. Photo: Kai Reed comprehensive bicycle plan. Respect riders road the Veyo Loop. with Ivins and other communi- As part of the effort to make Families and kids enjoyed a bike ties in Southern Utah to help pro- Ivins a more bikeable community festival and bike rodeo where 98 new mote healthy communities through Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance and in conjunction with the Road helmets were given away and kids increased cycling. For the latest By Thomas Dansie (SUBA) and under the leadership Respect designation, the City and were taught how to ride safely on the news on SUBA projects follow our and vision of Mayor Chris Hart, the SUBA sponsored a number of Road roads. At the conclusion of the event Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ With the assistance of the City of Ivins is taking proactive steps Respect events in May. On May Mayor Hart led a community bike SouthernUtahBicycleAlliance.

out to Enterprise but the Logan That made it difficult to ensure Drinking Beet Juice? letes I have talked to find that taking Rockwell Relay - Bike Club rider caught on and you weren’t missed. The transi- Maybe You Should two shots, 2-3 hours before a race is effective. One caveat: Drinking Continued from page 32 they worked together to the end of tions were chaotic due to all the Start beet juice may turn your urine pink; the really fast riders from the 12 segment 11. vehicles and riders and occasional it is normal. p.m. start would do so we couldn’t The last transition had Keith tourist traffic traveling past. They Beet juice is all the rage lately, worry about them. ride out with the Logan rider and also had to deal with the wind and there might be good reason for Reference: Med Sci Sports Our cohorts from Utah County it wasn’t long until he got dropped blowing away everything they had it. The biggest questions I had are Exerc. 2011 Jun;43(6):1125-31. doi: (Steve Mower, Amy Williams, on the first climb. He hammered unless it was bolted down. But what does it do, how much should 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31821597b4. you take and when should you take Mark Nelson and Jeff Jarvie – as best he could with the wind somehow it all worked out. The Acute dietary nitrate supplemen- it. Beets are a great source of inor- tation improves cycling time trial SBR/3B Yoga Coed Team) were and finished the 37 mile segment biggest challenge is that the tim- ganic nitrate, which have an effect performance. in 1:28. ing system wasn’t very functional leap frogging with us throughout on blood flow, muscle contraction Lansley KE1, Winyard PG, the race as well and it was great In the 9 a.m. start group, we so you didn’t really know how and neurotransmission. In cycling Bailey SJ, Vanhatalo A, Wilkerson racing with them. They were bat- finished 3rd with Logan Bike you were faring compared to other this means that it takes less energy DP, Blackwell JR, Gilchrist M, tling for the top Coed team spot Club arriving first and our friends teams from the 6 a.m. or 12 p.m. to perform at your normal pace. Benjamin N, Jones AM. and couldn’t let up either. from SBR/3B Yoga in second as start times. We had some sense So how much should you take? I http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Night riding has its own chal- a coed team. In the final stand- of where we were with our own would suggest using a concentrated pubmed/21471821 “shot”. Beet-It sport is a shot form lenges and we had only ever expe- ings, we finished 7th in the Men's group but it was not an accurate of beet juice that is easier to get -Wayne Hansen, D.C. rienced it while doing 24 Hour Competitive division and 8th guess and was based on our own down. It is best to take a shot 2-3 mountain bike races. But with overall. Not a bad showing for our split time estimates as we sat on hours before training. Many ath- good lights and cooler temps first go at this race. 28 hours and the side of the road clocking riders everyone felt more comfort- 5 minutes of pedaling, suffering, as they passed. able than expected and did well hydrating, eating and laughing in What’s the take away? The throughout the night. our delirium. We had a great time! Rockwell Relay is a unique race: Ty blasted through segment 5 But wow were we tired. No sleep great route, good roads, challeng- and retook the lead. and hard efforts really take its ing segments. Whether you are a Allen made and impressive toll in a race like this and we Pro or amateur it can be a great climb over Boulder Mountain in opted to drive home that afternoon challenge for you and your team the middle of the night, dodging rather than crash in St. George and to complete. Logistics and equip- deer and elk on a fast descent to recover. ment are essential as well as confi- hold a 3 minute lead on our clos- dence riding 40-50 mile segments est rival. Overview on the desert and mountain back Danny hammered to It’s fairly obvious that a race roads of Southern Utah. Some Henrieville and descended the like this will be challenging - lots areas had heavy traffic with semis scary Hells Backbone area like a of riding, little sleep (if any) and and busses, while others were Pro and we were still leading by a constant travel. Operating out of a very lightly travelled with only slight margin. vehicle is also not without issues. the occasional tourist vehicle. The Keith climbed past Bryce Our Utah County friends had an scenery is, as you would expect, Canyon NP in 30 degree temps and RV with a driver and a masseuse, spectacular, and it’s unfortunate was caught by our SBR/3BYoga hardly an even playing field. What that you miss some of it while rid- coed friends and team 40 – Logan made this race even more diffi- ing through the night. But the full Bike Club. So much for our slight cult was first the headwind/cross- moon did make for some memo- lead. Work still to do. 4 segments wind which we really never fully rable night riding vistas. This race still to go. escaped. The temperature swing will likely have to stay at the size from 90 degrees F to the mid 30s it is due to the logistics of mov- Day 2 also make it unique. And elevation ing so many riders and vehicles The gap wasn’t big enough as is always a factor when climbing through these sections of road the leaders were all caught again over 9000 ft. on the same day. But it’s a great by Ty on the climb up to Duck From an organization perspec- experience and definitely a bucket Creek. tive we were a little disappointed. list worthy event if you have a Allen climbed 1,000 ft then The transition zones had individu- road bike and 3 semi-sane friends descended almost 5000 feet to als with IPads tracking the transi- willing to load up the mini van and Cedar City on Segment 10 and tion time, but it wasn’t always give it a go. But if I were you I’d kept a slight 3 minute lead. clear who these people where or find an RV and a driver and a mas- Danny battled to hold the lead where they were standing/sitting. seuse and ride it like rock stars! 34 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Multisport Coaching Youth Triathlons: What to Look for in a Well-run Event and How to Prep & Encourage Young Athletes be encouraged to race recommended a cone at the turn-around and hope hundred kids on a race course, all Young triathletes should learn to ride By Jo Garuccio distances for their age. that young athletes will get there. accompanied by a parent only spells a road bike before progressing to a danger. Besides, self-esteem upon tri bike. What Should a “Kids” Race completion of the race is much great- To ensure a successful day, have Look Like? RACING AGE CATEGORY DISTANCES er when the athlete has accomplished bikes serviced by a reputable bike Over the last several years, there the feat on their own as opposed to shop several days prior to the race. SWIM BIKE RUN has been a huge upsurge in triathlons having Mom or Dad at their side, Flat tires, chains that fall off, and billed as a “Kids Tri.” They are 7 – 8 Youth 50m to 100m 2k 1k often barking directions throughout brakes or shifters that don’t work everywhere, but the big question is the race. It’s also distracting for other are issues that do not spontaneously how do parents choose a race that fits 9 – 10 Youth 100m 3k 1k competitors who are racing on their resolve themselves and most cer- the skills and needs of their child? own. tainly should not be a factor in some- 11 – 12 Youth 200m 5k to 7k 2k How do they know if the race is safe one’s inability to complete the race. and easy to follow? 13 – 15 Youth 200m to 400m 8k to 10k 2k to 3k Race Prep Put bikes in good working order well The first thing that race directors Teach Skills! ahead of time. and parents alike need to realize is 16 – 19 Junior 400m to 750m 15k to 20k 5k Put kids in swim lessons. Teach that in the world of youth triath- them how to ride a straight line, Preview the Course lons, one size does not fit all! USA brake safely, shift gears. Run short Even though youth courses Triathlon (USAT), the governing 13 – 15 Youth Elite 400m 10k 2.5k distances similar to the race distance should be well-marked and easy to body of the sport of triathlon, has put and coach pacing. Practice transi- follow, it’s still important to preview forth age-specific distance guidelines. 16 – 19 Junior Elite 750m 20k 5k tions, one of the most fun aspects of the course with your child. Practice When choosing a race, look for age learning to be a triathlete. a serpentine swim (swimming down appropriate distances commensurate Courses should be marked so that it’s Most kids are capable of com- one lane, under the rope line and with the chart below. Six-year olds Recommended Competition next to impossible for an athlete to pleting a youth distance race if they back down the next) or circle swim- should not be running a mile with Distances for Youths and Juniors get lost. There should be a volunteer are active and swim, ride and run at ming depending on how that dis- an 8% grade in the middle of it and Source: USA Triathlon (USAT) at every single place where someone least once per week. Certainly more cipline will be organized. Ride the twelve year olds are capable of riding could make a wrong turn. A well-run can be helpful, but too much makes bike course and run (or bike ride it if farther than a mile on their bike or Organization of Youth Events youth event will have many cones racing look like work. Kids will gain time is short) the run course. Having running just mile. It’s not that easy to put on a that are within line of sight or close enough fitness to complete the race some knowledge of the course and Accepted distances for youth and youth triathlon event or any triath- to it. Both the bike and the run should by simply practicing skills. As they knowing that they can complete the adult triathlons generally have a dis- lon for that matter. Remember, the have enough volunteers, including mature and gain experience in the distance is a great confidence booster. tinct ratio of swim, bike and run. race director is essentially organizing impartial roaming cyclists on the sport, they can begin to learn to train Run legs are roughly the length three races, a swim, bike and run. bike course that a child never feels and can increase the time spent in How to Cheer Your Athlete On! of the bike. Swim legs are about That’s a lot harder than staging an like they are alone. There should each discipline over the course of a When cheering for young and 3-5% of the race although it’s not out and back 5K with a mass start. In always be a volunteer on sweep. week. Eventually, they can begin to old athletes alike, it is best to keep always possible to operate exactly a pure running race, it’s pretty easy Plus, only athletes should be allowed train to compete but that is a multi- your encouragement as just that – within the ranges suggested below. to figure out where the race is going. in transitions. It’s chaotic enough year goal. First, keep it fun! inspiration, praise, or reinforcement Some races, especially on the bike Follow the crowd. Triathlons are dif- without adding extra bodies. Rather, for doing well. The minute cheering leg, will vary slightly from recom- ferent. A short pool swim isn’t hard there should be “neutral” support in Equipment changes to instruction, spectators put mendations in the interest of safety to understand, but bike courses often transition to help kids who may be Triathlon is a somewhat equip- athletes on a slippery slope. It’s not and course layout. However, the race follow a winding path. Adults are struggling more than necessary. ment oriented sport. You need swim, uncommon for parents to be shouting should be staged in the best interests responsible for “knowing the course” bike and run gear. Goggles should directions to their child, only to have of the child, not simply for the ease (USAT rule). Not so with kids. Parents on the Course fit without major leaking problems. that child turn around to listen while of the race director. Having just one If young triathletes can’t see Race directors who choose to put Helmets should meet safety guide- still riding or running and promptly distance for all youth ages 7-12 or something that defines the course on youth events should be knowl- lines and sit properly on the forehead. crash into something like a barrier, expecting all youth over 12 to do an within a reasonable space, they will edgeable in best practices for those Bikes should be sized appropriately cone or another athlete. Instruct and adult sprint distance race is unaccept- inevitably keep asking, “Is this the events. If courses are laid out with for the child’s height and skill level. coach before the race. Cheer during able. Experienced thirteen year olds way to go?” Hence, youth races are the guidelines suggested above, par- Athletes should be running in a run- the race! It’s a safety issue! who have participated in the sport for labor intensive. It takes more time to ents don’t need to be on the course specific shoe, not a skate shoe or Now, let the racing begin! several years could consider doing a mark the course and many volunteers with their kids. Plus, it’s a safety a pair of Vans. Equip shoes with sprint, but otherwise, athletes should on race day. You can’t just throw out issue (and against USAT rules). One stretch laces so that athletes can put Jo Garuccio is race director them on quickly and they will not for the Murray Youth and Family come untied half way through the Triathlon held every Labor Day & race. If they ride clipless pedals, it always looking for more volun- will be a much easier transition if the teers. You can reach Jo at www. shoes have Velcro straps versus laces. greatbasincoaching.com, jo@ Aero bars and aero helmets are not agegroupsports.com, or 801 557- allowed (USAT rule) in youth races. 6844. SLCBAC News for July 2014

After a busy May/June which saw John Herbert assume the Chair position vacated by AJ Martine, the Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee is heading into summer with renewed focus and several goals to fill out the summer. First and foremost, we are hoping to fill the vacant seats on the committee; three open seats and two alternate positions remain of the 15 available. We also seek help serving on our subcommittees as we work towards the projects designated by our Strategic Plan. For more information on these subcommittees and our organization, please check out our website at http://slco.org/bicycle/. If you are interested in applying for a seat on SLCBAC, follow this link, fill out the form completely and follow the directions for application: http://admin.slco.org/volunteer/forms. aspx. We are always interested in engaging the community in our efforts to advise County Mayor Ben McAdams in all bicycle related matters. If you have a concern, request or would like to bring an event or community project to our attention, please contact us directly by attending one of our meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (Salt Lake City Government Center, 2001 South State Street Room S-1010). Or send us an email at: [email protected]. Please note that July’s SLCBAC meeting will be held on the second Wednesday, July 9. As always, have a great summer and ride often and safely!

-Ian Scharine JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 35

Essay The Vagabound Life crossing. I can remember looking at ones that we set for ourselves. How the sign and the imaginary boundary hard can you pedal? How long are that had been designated by con- you willing to suffer to see what is gress and wondering what it meant. I beyond the next corner or across the didn’t take a picture. That night was next road? Where is that point where spent sleeping in a small pup tent in your desire to proceed is overcome the grassy flat after “cooking” and by the suffering that your body feels? eating our MREs. I remember won- Have you ever found it? dering what it would be like to do a It was over 100 degrees. I couldn’t full five days like we had planned for drink enough water to cool my core. our 50 miler. I was so water logged that I couldn’t Once we left the roads and began eat or drink anymore and yet I was walking, we walked past boundaries starving and the thirstiest I’d ever without knowing what they were or been. I had tried to find a room to why they were there. Most of them rent in the last small Mexican village we hardly noticed. The only bound- I had gone through but was rudely ary that seemed to influence our turned away. At this point, I was experience was time. The amount of laying on top of my sleeping pad time that our scout leaders could get sweating. I had put my tent up in the off work had more to do with how far only flat, shady place I could find, a we could go than any other restric- giant culvert. The tent was the only tion. How far could we hike in three protection I had against the clouds Kathleen Berglund on her first bicycle tour heading into Red Cliffs Recreation Area. Photo: Lukas Brinkerhoff. days? Four? Five? Two weeks? of bugs swarming around me. It was In Spanish the verb to wonder so hot I couldn’t sleep so I just laid is Vagar. It is the base for the word there in my own sweat. many years ago, all my journeys little brother time frames based on vagabundo which means vagabond. The next morning I loaded up my By Lukas Brinkerhoff were restricted to the sidewalk that television shows and we spent our In my head and my way of think- gear and continued because there ran in front of our house. This wasn’t afternoons having dirt clod fights ing it means “vagabonding.” Yes, I was no other option. I made it to My best friend when I was a kid too bad, as there were plenty of kids with the neighbors. It was the first like to vagar or to live the hobo life. Magdalena del Kino where I was was Mikey Picklesimer. We called who lived on my street and with place I slept without my parents. Of My first foray into unplanned, un- able to find a hotel room to rent. I him Pickle. His house was a half whom I could play, but riding to course, his were there, but there is a time restricted travel was in 2003. I collapsed onto the bed and immedi- block south and then a quarter block Pickle’s house was my first foray reason kids want to have sleepovers, quit both of my jobs, cancelled my ately fell asleep. I awoke late in the east from mine. This meant that I had into using the bicycle as a way to freedom. Someone else’s mom is semester of school and at the last afternoon, took a shower and called to cross the street to get there. His go farther. obviously not your own. minute told my parents my plan. my wife. As soon as I heard her house was the first place that I was Pickle’s house was much like my It was at Pickle’s house that we For the next six months, I had noth- voice, I knew it was over. Without allowed to ride to that was beyond own. They had a trampoline, a lawn used the matches that I stole to ing to do. We went to the beach. warning, my body turned into a heap- that all mighty border known as a and a mom that made us ants on a almost burn the neighbor’s house We climbed volcanos. I spent days ing blob of sobbing flesh. It was road. Up until that fateful day so log to eat. She would give Pickle’s down. hanging out writing and thinking uncontrollable. Of course, the boundaries of about life. We even ventured across The next morning I got on a bus where I could ride my bike weren’t the border and had a nice week in headed to Phoenix. real, they were just lines or land- Argentina. I type this as my wife packs and marks that my mom designated. As To get to Mendoza from Santiago, unpacks her backpack. We are leav- I got older, those imaginary lines we took an overnight bus trip. The ing for Yosemite in a couple of hours. got bigger and we constantly pushed road goes up and over the Andes. We will be homeless for three weeks against their restrictions. For some There are 20+ S turns on the way crossing the Sierra Nevada in hopes reason, the boundaries were always up. It’s a slow, long journey. Around of making it to Mount Whitney via roads. We were told to stay within midnight, we hit the international the John Muir Trail. We’ve never the confines of these barriers built for border. The border sits at over 10,000 gone backpacking this long or this four-wheeled machines. feet. To cross into Argentina, we all far. My stomach is all a jitter. I’m My first foray into wilderness had to get off the bus so it could be not sure if I’m excited or nervous, was with Pickle. We were 13 and inspected. This meant that there were or both. One thing is for sure, we’ll our scout group was working on our 100+ of us standing outside, in the be walking farther then Pickle and I backpacking merit badge. We did dark. It was cold. The border patrol ever rode. an overnighter on top of Pine Valley did their inspection and gave us the Mountain by going up Mill Canyon. go ahead to cross the manmade line The Wilderness Boundary is desig- that divides the two countries. Lukas Brinkerhoff blogs nated by a wooden sign that happens The hardest manmade boundaries about mountain biking and life at to be at the edge of the first creek to cross are the internal ones. The mooseknuckleralliance.org. 36 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

Bike Touring Touring Around the Great Salt Lake and Through Utah’s West Desert

First campsite, north end of Skull Valley.

everyone’s traveling so fast I tend to dirt track that headed off toward the put my head down and push myself south end of the Lakeside Mountains. to get through as quickly as possible. At one point I left the track and Unfortunately, as I merged with pushed my load through the scattered the interstate traffic on this particular brush at the edge of long-dried mud Looking southeast towards Grantsville, along a section of the old Lincoln April day I encountered stiff winds flat to my first campsite of the trip. Highway. just about anything Mother Nature and a final pulse of wet weather as I laid out my groundsheet and gear, might throw my way, but I wasn’t the last of the storm moved off the then hunkered down for what turned up from the mountains to the east as especially interested in getting wet lake. Those conditions added extra out to be a delightful evening. By John Roberson the remnants of the previous night’s so early in my journey. So I watched layers of stress to the the experience, storm moved through the valley. The the rain fall, listened to the hiss of but within 20 minutes I had exited Day 2 – Delle to near Wendover, The following is a brief descrip- air was fresh and clean, the commut- traffic passing above, and considered the freeway and was sipping a hot Nevada (65 miles) tion of a trip taken by bicycle into the er traffic was light, and I was eager the tasks ahead. drink at a fast-food joint on the road The second day dawned beauti- deserts of Utah and Nevada during to get away from the hubbub of the It was spring break time again to Tooele. fully. The sun rose into a flawless the month of April, 2014. city. But for the moment my bicycle for the school district I work for, A few miles south of the free- blue sky as the breezes of the previ- and I were holed up under a free- and I was looking for a chance to way I left the main road to Tooele ous evening faded away. I took my Day 1 – Salt Lake to near Delle, way overpass out past the Salt Lake relax. I was determined to temporar- and turned west onto the road to time on that second morning, enjoy- Utah (30 miles) City Airport waiting for a minor rain ily move all thoughts of the 26 little Grantsville. The maps describe this ing my rituals and thinking about the It was a beautiful morning in mid- squall to pass. I was only an hour darlings with which I spend my days road as a piece of the old Lincoln day just passed as well as the day April. The sun was working its way from home, and I was prepared for to some less intrusive region of my Highway, the first “improved” trans- that lay ahead. The chilly morning consciousness. I had six days ahead continental highway in America. In temperature rose steadily with the of me, and I knew that nothing clears this part of the country, much of the sunshine (from a low of 25 degrees) the brain and strengthens the body old route has been covered over by and by the time I got back on the quite so well as a few days traveling I-80, but pieces of the old roadway road I was good to go. on a bicycle. can still be found. In the days ahead I arrived at the Delle exit on I-80 I was heading west out of Salt I would find myself riding on sec- and was surprised to find a full- Lake City with a general plan to tions of the old road as I worked my service convenience store there. I ride clockwise around the Great Salt way west. had a second cup of coffee and filled Lake. I would ride out to Wendover, By early afternoon the clouds my water bottles for the day ahead. I Nevada first, then continue north, had moved on to reveal a dusting hoped to be in and out of Wendover skirting the shores and flats of the of new snow on the Oquirrhs and by the end of the day, but I wanted lake. I would work my way east on the Stansbury Mountains to the to be ready for another night’s camp, through the northern regions of the west. The scattered winds of the just in case I came up short. Leaving state, then back south again along the morning had become a steady flow Delle I rode northwest on yet another Wasatch Front and home. I would be from the northwest that cut into the stretch of the old Lincoln Highway traveling alone, and I would be self- progress I had hoped to make that that parallels I-80 on the south side. supported. And like many of my past first afternoon. Though the sun had I was aiming for the north end of trips, I would be riding some routes come out, it was hardly warm, and I the Cedar Mountains and wasn’t at that were familiar to me and others was dressed for cool weather riding. I all certain what road options I might that would be entirely new. I was fixed a flat in Grantsville, then head- find. My excellent maps showed anxious to get moving! ed out into the wind toward the north all kinds of dirt roads, but I knew Once the rain had stopped I car- end of the Stansbury Mountains from experience that maps can fail ried on out across the valley to the where I would meet up with I-80 for to tell the full story. I figured that I west, using the back roads to avoid the second time that day. Fortunately, might have to sniff things out a bit the high-traffic routes whenever pos- at the north end of the Stansburys as I rode along. The passage was sible. I took a break in Magna, then there are route options for the cyclist. pretty straightforward, as it turned picked up the main road that takes Old paved road surfaces (more rem- out, and I found my way through the traffic west around the north end nants of the Lincoln Highway) and hills using a number of lightly used of the Oquirrhs, past the Kennecott dirt roads adjacent to the interstate railroad service roads. smokestack, and then onto Interstate provided easy passage around the By late morning I had crossed 80. north end of the mountains. As I the interstate once again (Exit 56) in I always feel a bit nervous on rounded the mountains and entered order to access the graded frontage those rare occasions when I’m the north end of Skull Valley I passed road that runs along the north edge of forced, as I was on this first morn- a large pond of water called Big the interstate. I stopped to check out ing, to interact with the traffic on Spring, once a popular watering spot the water options at the highway rest our interstate highway system. There for pioneers and other transcontinen- stop there (I had to jump a fence to are usually frontage roads or bypass tal travelers. do so) then carried on west past the routes for slow traffic to use, but The sun was pretty low in the last set of low hills to the edge of the the stretch of I-80 that carries traffic western sky by this time, so I began Great Salt Lake Desert. around the north end of the Oquirrhs to think about a camping spot for the At the Knolls exit I crossed the offers no good options for cyclists, night. At the Skull Valley exit on I-80 interstate again (via Exit 41) and so I was a bit stuck. Admittedly, the I crossed to the north of the interstate continued west along the remains of piece of freeway in question was a and pedaled west along a paved road the old two-lane highway that once fairly short run of only a couple of that parallels I-80 for a few miles. carried motorists straight across the miles, and the shoulders are nice and Traffic on this road was very light, desert to Wendover, Nevada. Though wide, if a bit trashy. And the views of but I left the road just as it turned not maintained, old Highway 40 the Great Salt Lake and the Oquirrhs to the north toward Rowley and the proved to be the perfect thing for a can be marvelous, too. So I probably magnesium operations near the lake. lone cyclist. It ran parallel to the free- shouldn’t complain. But because I continued west along a very minor way about a half-mile to the south, JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 37

A quiet road, east of the Pilot Range, heading north.

flats and minor ranges of hills to the ran straight as an arrow for twenty Hansel Valley using graded roads east, as well as the end-of-day antics miles, slightly elevated above the that bypassed the old railroad grade. Along a railroad service road, west of the Cedar Mountains. of a couple of rabbits in the nearby surrounding flats and stands of brush. I began to encounter some traffic, brush and trees. I could still hear the The views were great. I heard an and by mid-afternoon I had given steady wind in the trees around me, occasional vehicle on Route 30, pass- up the dirt roads for the paved roads far enough away so that I didn’t hear All traces of the town had disap- but my camp was calm and soothing. ing nearby, a mile or so away to the surrounding Golden Spike National any of the sounds of moving traffic. peared behind me as the lofty peaks I slept very well. north. Otherwise, all I heard were the Historic Site. I thought about a short The old asphalt was badly buckled in of the Pilot Range came into view sounds of springtime: birds and bugs detour to the visitor center to fill places, and would have been hazard- up ahead. The highest peaks were Day 4 – Pilot Mountains to and the whisp of a breeze. I pedaled water bottles, but I still had plenty, ous for motorists, but it was great for snow-capped, but they were well north of Hogup Range (50 miles) steadily through the middle of the and so decided to carry on to the riding. I spent the remainder of that below the base of the persistent cloud On this fourth morning I watched day, stopping frequently to enjoy the town of Tremonton instead. The day second day leisurely and comfortably layer above. Beyond the Pilot Range the sun rise into a cloudless sky. The expansive views and imagine a time was winding down, and it was a 15 crossing the Great Salt Lake Desert, I could see hills and flats and what when the railroads were active and mile ride to Tremonton, but I had enjoying perfect riding conditions must have been the western edges of wind and clouds had disappeared the surrounding lands were popu- the ease of paved roads again. I was and the stark beauty of that very the Great Salt Lake. To the far north during the night, and the morning lated by people connected to the rails. pretty sure I’d have enough time to unusual landscape. And I didn’t see were the distant peaks of the Raft temperature was climbing through It’s a very quiet place now. make the run before I ran out of day- a single soul during that 40-mile River Mountains. As I cruised along the 30s as I finished breakfast and I spent the rest of my day riding light and had to camp. So off I went. stretch. through the early afternoon hours I loaded up for the day. I hit the road along the northern edges of the Great I rode the main road that connects Salt Lake Desert. With the straight Thiokol with Brigham City (highway sections of rail grade behind me, I 83) for a few miles, then left that began to follow a more curving line road to ride northeast through the through low hills and around wide tiny farming communities of Penrose flats. As I passed along the north- and Thatcher. It was a lovely eve- ern end of the Hogup Mountains, I ning for a ride. The roadways were found myself in a maze of roads smooth, the weather was perfect, mixed in with the original railroad and the colors seemed especially grade. After a bit of backtracking and rich and vibrant. As I zigzagged head-scratching I got back on route through the countryside, the low- and heading north. However, by this lying sun stretched out my shadows time the afternoon had made the turn and reminded me of the coming into evening and the sun was getting sunset and of the need for me to ready to set. It was time to camp hustle along. again. As luck would have it, I was I made Tremonton in time for a in wonderfully open country with quick water stop then turned south, unobstructed views in every direc- out of town and into the countryside, Riding north of Wendover, with snow-capped Pilot Peak in the distance. tion. I had an unlimited selection of searching for a cozy spot for my last super campsites to choose from. I left night on the road. A few miles south I had hoped to make Wendover got some great views of the country the road and walked a slight rise for of town, as lights were beginning to with time enough to water-up, then to the north where I’d hoped to be in feeling very relaxed and rested. The a hundred yards or so, found a cozy come on in the few houses I passed, carry on beyond before the end of the a day or so. riding was easier that morning, and perch, and settled in for another very I left the paved road I’d been on day, but that didn’t work out. There I eventually hooked onto the grad- with the wind gone, the washboard restful and comfortable night. for a marginal, grass-covered ser- were just too many interesting things ed dirt road that would take me north didn’t seem so bad. The time flew vice path that ran parallel to a water to investigate along the way. All the along the east side of the Pilot Range. by, and by mid-morning I had come Day 5 – Hogup to south of canal. A few hundred yards down the dawdling I did left me just short of It was a road I had ridden once upon the former railroad community Tremonton, Utah (65 miles) road I found a nice little spot away the town when the sun finally set before, coming from the north, and of Lucin, Utah. I thought I would Day Five dawned as beautifully from both the main road and the for the day. I found a cozy zone in I remembered a pretty easy cruise on take a closer look at the traces of the as the day before. The early morn- crop fields that bordered the canal, the foothills on the eastern outskirts decently graded surface. This time town before continuing on. ing air was calm and still quite cool, and settled in for the night. The of Wendover, away from the sights around, though, the road surfaces I checked out the small, pipe-fed but everything warmed nicely as the sunset colors were magnificent as and sounds of that busy burg. I set weren’t so hot, and the stretches of pond that can be found there, where sun rose to the east. Larks flitted I set about fixing up a last evening out my camp far from any roads on road with washboard were especially the railroad passes through. It’s sur- and insects hovered here and there, meal. I had cut it pretty close at the a section of desert “pavement” and bone-shaking and hard to dodge. And rounded by large trees and can be around my camp, as I went through end (hunting around in the dark for settled in for another very restful and by this time of the day a rather stiff a very welcome place, especially my morning routine. I considered my a campsite is never much fun), but relaxing night. north breeze had built up, too, so my on a hot summer day. It can also day. That morning I would continue everything worked out pretty well. I progress through the late afternoon be a source of water for a thirsty along the railroad grade to the east, enjoyed my last supper on the road, Day 3 – Wendover to north end really slowed. Headwinds are never bicyclist. My own supply of water but I was also faced with the cer- then fell asleep to the soft gurgle of of Pilot Mountains (45 miles) much fun, but they are part of nearly was still fine, and would easily last tainty of getting back into populated water falling somewhere nearby. I awoke at first light to a sky every bicycle tour and have to be another day or so under the cool, regions before the day was finished. covered by a distinct layer of stratus dealt with one way or another. I early springtime conditions I was I wondered a bit about that. I hadn’t Day 6 – Tremonton to Ogden clouds. But after a leisurely breakfast wasn’t in any hurry, so I dropped into experiencing. I left my filter packed seen a soul since leaving Wendover, Frontrunner station (35 miles) and load-up session, the eastern sun the lower gears, continued to enjoy away and for a while enjoyed the and I’d become accustomed to the I was awakened at first light by a broke through, and I headed west on the views, and took it easy through- scene. The normally subtle sounds of peace and quiet of these west desert raindrop or two falling on my face. quiet roads into a sleepy Wendover out that afternoon. desert birdsongs seemed especially regions. A few days of solitude had I looked around but didn’t see any- just waking to a new day. It was a By the time the sun was ready to rich and melodious there around the been a wonderful thing, but it had to thing to worry too much about. The lovely way to begin my riding day. set I had had enough of the wind. I pond. It was a real treat. end at some point. So, after loading stratus clouds were back again, but I made a quick stop at the Smith’s left the road near the north end of At Lucin accepted the invita- up, I headed down the road. they didn’t seem to pose much of a at the top of the hill to fill bottles the Pilot Range and pushed my bike tion of an informational sign that The rail grade held up well as I threat. There was no wind, and the and have another small breakfast, along the edges of an isolated grove encouraged me to ride northeast carried on to the east that morning. It temps were downright balmy in the but by the middle of the morning I of pinion and juniper trees, hoping along what was once the historic skirted the northern edge of the lake low 40s. I was pretty sure I wouldn’t had climbed the hill west of town, to find shelter. I found an especially Transcontinental Railroad. The and Locomotive Springs Wildlife be getting wet any time soon, so I crossed the interstate once again, and fat juniper and set up my camp in its tracks are long gone, but the railroad Management area, then passed started up one last version of my was riding north along a little dirt wind-shadow. It was as if a weight grades remain and are generally pass- south of the Hansel Mountains. morning routine. I drank my cof- road that skirted the western edge of had been lifted. I enjoyed my supper able as very pleasant dirt roads. The The Promontory Mountains came Continued on page 38 the Leppy Hills. as I took in the great views of the salt section of grade I first encountered into view to the east as I crossed 38 cycling utah.com JULY 2014

able. I stayed warm and dry, and my equipment worked like a charm. I saw new sights, heard new sounds, and had a brand new set of stories to take back to the kids at school. I was truly re-energized and ready to go. An hour later I was lounging on a southbound Frontrunner, enjoying the ride and thinking about where and when I might get away again.

Nuts and Bolts: I covered about 300 miles over the course of six days. I rode a steel- framed bike with 26 inch wheels made by the Rivendell Bicycle Works. I used front and rear panniers, and I carried nearly seven liters of water capacity as well as a filtration device, which I didn’t have to use. My bike and baggage weighed about eighty-five pounds, fully-loaded, on the very first day, and about sixty- five pounds when I rolled back up my driveway. Temperatures ranged from the mid 20s at night to the upper 60s during the day. I never needed to pitch my tarp tent. My gear worked beautifully, but one of two fuel canisters I brought with me failed to do its job. The second unit worked perfectly. My maps consisted of pages taken from the Utah and Nevada Road and Recreation Atlases. As usual, they proved to be wonder- fully reliable resources. ing, on a series of very quiet roads. I detour I chose to take. And that’s the A West Desert Tour - wandered south and east, then south way it worked out this time around. continued from page 37 and east again, through the country- I made Brigham City by mid- side and in the general direction of morning and rode quietly south fee, made entries in my journal, ate Brigham City. I’d toured through this through the neighborhoods west of breakfast, cleaned up, checked the part of the world before and knew the main drag. I dawdled awhile. I maps, then loaded up. I’d be funneled south into Brigham had a second breakfast, made some I started out a bit early that morn- City regardless of which side road or notes, and checked in at home. After all of that I hopped onto Route 89 for the mad run down through Perry and Willard and on to Ogden. Despite having ridden the route many times, that stretch of 89 between Brigham City and Pleasant View has never been much fun for me. And there Above: Another pause on the road to Wendover. aren’t any decent alternate routes. Below: Quiet roads, south of Lucin, looking north. The shoulders are really great in Bottom: Typical remains of the railroad grade, west of Golden Spike. some places, but then don’t exist at all in other places. The road surfaces vary, and the traffic can be just awful at times. But on this particular morn- ing the traffic was light and consider- Above: Searching for a way through. ate, and I had a nice little tailwind to Below: Looking for a route through the foothills of the Cedar Mountains. help me along. I was pleased. It was a much nicer ride than I’d expected. Once past Pleasant View, the ride south to Ogden was a breeze. The tailwind stayed with me, and the con- sistent shoulders along the roadways allowed me to easily accommodate the inevitable increase in traffic. I had a second flat a few miles north of town, but found a nice spot nearby to make my repairs. I was homeward bound now, and as I swapped out tubes in the shade, I had a chance to consider the events of the past few days. It had been a lovely trip. I expe- rienced the beauty of Utah’s west deserts at an especially wonderful time of the year. I slept peacefully and restfully under the open sky, and I used my own steam to comfortably move through remote regions of our state; all things I dearly love to do. I had all that I needed to be comfort- JULY 2014 cycling utah.com 39

Ride of the Month Logan Canyon Challenge around mile 13.3, enabling vistas expect to do some pedaling. After beyond the canyon walls. Some of leaving the canyon, return to Canyon the highest peaks of the Bear River Entrance Park to conclude the ride. Range loom in the distance at mile 17.4; Swan Peak juts upward to 9,082 feet. The turnoff to Tony Grove is at For more rides, see Road Bik- mile 19.6 – a highly-recommend- ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written ed diversion, in particular for the by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. wildflowers that bloom around the Road Biking Utah features de- grove’s glacial lake. (Note that it is a scriptions of 40 road bike rides in 7-mile trip to Tony Grove). Utah. The ride lengths range from At mile 22.2, the highway grade 14 to 106 miles, and the book’s kicks up again. Enter an alpine envi- ronment at mile 24.6, notable by the coverage is statewide: from Wen- evergreen and pine trees. At mile dover to Vernal, and from Bear 25.7, turn left onto State Route 243, Lake to St. George to Bluff. Each to access Beaver Mountain. (Note ride description features informa- that U.S. 89 continues to climb from tion about the suggested start- here to a summit at 7,800 feet. From finish location, length, mileposts, there, it is a dramatic descent to terrain, traffic conditions and, Garden City and Bear Lake). Note most importantly, sights. The text that, a few miles east of here, but is rich in detail about each route, not along the highway, is Peter Sinks, including history, folklore, flora, known for being the coldest spot in fauna and, of course, scenery. Utah, and second-coldest in the con- Wayne Cottrell is a former tiguous U.S. This is a natural sink- With the Logan River rushing to his right, a rider ascends Logan Canyon Utah resident who conducted ex- matic; layers, representing different hole that experiences temperature during the summer. tensive research while living here geological eras, are visible in plac- inversions. A record low of -69.3oF – and even after moving – to de- es. There are numerous trailheads was measured there in 1985. Below velop the content for the book. and pullouts along the way; always freezing temperatures are known to the mouth of Logan Canyon (4,706 watch for enter- By Wayne Cottrell feet), while the turnaround at Beaver ing and exiting Mountain, at the end of State Route motor vehicles. Logan Canyon, served by U.S 243, is at 7,247 feet (for an elevation Campgrounds are Highway 89, is the feature attrac- differential of 2,541 feet). The climb- plentiful, as well, tion in this ride up and down one of ing is primarily gradual, with the including Bridger Utah’s eight national scenic byways. steepest segment coming at Beaver at mile 3, Preston As described on the U.S. Department Mountain. As indicated in the byway Valley at mile 8, of Transportation’s byways web- description, start the ride on the and others. An site, “This byway provides spec- eastern edge of Logan, at Cache excellent bro- tacular scenery and access to great Valley’s “east-side gateway.” Canyon chure – “Guide to recreational areas. It begins at the Entrance Park is conveniently locat- the Logan Canyon mouth of the canyon on the east ed on Canyon Road, just south of National Scenic edge of Logan. Deeply cut, nearly U.S. 89, near the mouth of Logan Byway” (Cache vertical limestone walls and rock Canyon. Turn right upon leaving the Valley and Bear formations laden with fossils greet park, and then turn right again onto Lake Visitors travelers entering the canyon. The U.S. 89. The highway is the main Bureaus) – lists Logan River, popular for trout fish- route between Cache Valley and Bear 31 sites and stops ing, parallels the route, offering yet Lake, and is an alternative to the to make along the another reason to stop and spend Interstate freeway system for travels canyon. Stopping some time. As autumn approaches, to Idaho. Traffic volumes ranged every mile may lush greens of this high mountain not be practical, passage tipped with brilliant gold, from just over 6,000 vehicles per and there are too red and yellow can be seen through- day close to the mouth of the canyon many to describe out the route. The route explores the to 3,000 vehicles per day near the here, but you are spectacular Wasatch-Cache National Beaver Mountain turnoff in 2012. Forest.” Mountain wildlife can occa- The ride begins to climb gently as encouraged to sionally be viewed as well, including you enter Logan Canyon. The high- slow down, or deer, moose and, on very rare occa- way has two lanes, with a variable even take a diver- sion, bear (!). shoulder width, although reconstruc- sion, to absorb a The Logan Canyon Challenge is, tion of various segments (particularly few of the can- as suggested, a challenging 55.0- bridges) was occurring as of this yon’s wonders. mile ride out and back through Logan writing. The Logan River flows to the Access to the Wood Canyon, including a climb to the right. Enter Wasatch-Cache National occur even during the summer, and Campground – Boy Scouts Camp is turnaround point at Beaver Mountain. Forest just 0.6 miles up the canyon. no trees grow in the sinkhole. The on the left at mile 10.2. The elevation The low elevation is on U.S. 89 at The canyon walls are steep and dra- mile and a-half jaunt to the “Ski here is 5,357 feet, meaning that you the Beav” resort serves as the turn- have been climbing at a gentle 1 to around segment. Beaver Mountain 1.5% grade. There are a number of is the oldest, family-run ski resort in river crossings – and bridges (see the U.S. Enter the resort’s parking above) – such that the Logan River area at mile 27.2, and then follow shifts between your left and your the loop around and out. Note that right. Logan Cave is on the left at the resort is active during the sum- mile 11.9; the mouth of the cave is up mer, with camping, water sports, and on the cliffs. The cave extends some trail-related activities. Upon exiting 4,000 feet into the mountains. The the resort, descend State Route 243 cave is not accessible, as it serves as to U.S. 89. Turn right here to begin the protected home of Townsend’s the long descent of Logan Canyon. big-eared bat. The canyon “opens,” Given the gradual climb outbound, and the highway grade increases, it is not a freewheeling descent; so, 40 cycling utah.com JULY 2014