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ADVOCACY When Riding You Bike Isn’t Enough: How To Build Bike Culture, Infrastructure and A Future Full of Spokesongs 2. Create a Freewheeling Festival I’ve been a bike advocate all of Of The Bike around our adopt a bike my adult life. After my first cross program, including a Bike Craft Gift country tour in 1986 I ran a bicycle Fair, awards weekend and holiday and canoe touring company. I went rides and expanded bike donations to on to direct summer camps , bike trip families, homeless and Vets. programs and participate in local 3. Bring a Sunday Parkways bike and transportation activism. In series to all of Washington County. 2007 I helped organized the “We 4. Expand and grow our com- Are All ” rally This followed munity bicycle shop in Hillsboro and the deaths of Tracey Sparling and bring new shops/presence county- Brett Jarolimek, In 2009 I was also wide. the organizer of rallies to bring 5. Create a Minority Mechanics/ down the columbia River Crossing Minorities scholarship and internship Project. Once I was diagnosed, program. I started IronItOut.org, an effort to 6. Expand our advocacy and safe- increase awareness of hemochroma- ty classes, clinics, safe routes and tosis, a genetic disorder I suffered education. from that leads to an overload of iron 7. Expand our 4 week kid s sum- in the body. mer bike camp to 12 weeks with offering for adults( big kids) and How you can directly help: families. 1. Like our FB page and keep up Joe Kurmaskie, the new director of WashCo Bikes, tabling and meeting the public at Hillsboro Days Celebrations. on new happenings: Photo courtesy Joe Kurmaskie My background in bike advocacy: https://www.facebook.com/ I bring several decades of work in WashCoBikes/ It boils down to bringing bikes Because I’m hard to kill (world bike advocacy as well as having 2. Become a friend/member of the By Joe Metal Cowboy onto the roads day in and day out, touring cyclists are like that) I man- directed successful arts and social rebranded organization: http://www. Kurmaskie planning and building safe, users aged to right my personal health service organizations. I’m also a washcobtc.org/join_and_donate ship, regain my old energy, marry friendly shared and separate spaces bestselling author and an internation- Riding a bike as often as pos- it to new perspectives and take on for bikes and the often missing ingre- ally known presenter. I’m pumped Joe Kurmaskie is a journalist, sible is by far the best thing one can daunting challenges such as trying to dient; bike culture. In other words to invigorate the suburbs and outly- syndicated columnist, and con- do to build a world changed by and bring bike culture, infrastructure and - not only do we need to follow the ing communities west of Portland tributor to numerous magazines adapted to two wheeled travel. But education to the county just west of Field of Dreams model - Build IT with exciting new programs while including Outside, Bicycling it’s not the only thing that creates a the country’s bike Mecca, Portland, And They Will Come, but we must expanding quality existing ones. Magazine, Men’s Journal and more bike friendly community. Oregon. As the new Executive come as we are and have fun on Yes, this is an uphill, herculean Parenting. He’s a bike advocate, When I was down for the count Director of Washington County, bikes in the here and now! Only with challenge that I absolutely relish. activist, found of Cadence Press, with illness that I thought would Oregon’s 16 city/communities bicy- this two pronged approach will com- Having sat with serious illness for a and a Random House author of end me, I had quality time to ponder, cle coalition: Rebranded as WashCo munities across the country become time, I stared down death and said, seven books including Metal study and research what influences Bikes, I’m pumped to invigorate the “Not today, you cheap, dimestore Cowboy, Mud, Sweat and Gears communities. Why some become places where biking is not only nor- suburbs ( places where big SUVs roll dream crusher.” I’m back, John and A Guide To Falling Down In bike friendly and others death gaunt- malized but a choice for transporta- along with bumper stickers which Snow strong and terminator tough. Public. lets for commuters, recreational rid- tion that everyone will feel comfort- read: One Less Bike) and outly- ers and everyone in between? able using. ing communities west of Portland with exciting new programs while expanding quality existing ones.

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SPEAKING OF SPOKES More Carshare Leads or staying home. This means more to Less Biking and cars on the street and less safety for Reflections on Le Tour those who are bicycling, or so the Walking study suggests. The catch is that was . This was one virtual yellow jersey on the road, and people find the shared autos more By David Ward of the factors that made this year’s then hang onto to it till the end of the Intuitively, you’d think the comfortable, convenient and faster Tour uniquely interesting. And it was stage. Or to at least bootstrap himself more alternatives to single-occu- than the other modes – but not so What a Tour de France we were what placed Thomas in a position to onto the podium. It took till halfway pant autos, the less crowded the for driving themselves or taking treated with. I think I say this every win the Tour. up to the top of the Col d’Aubisque streets and the safer for bicyclists. a taxi. year, but really it is true every year. To be sure, this was not the first to find out the answer to that ques- It ain’t necessarily so, a new study Only 12-24 percent of shared Each Tour has aspects unique to time a team has had an incumbent tion was no. warns. “Shared ride services such ride users would have walked or that year’s edition. And that is what Tour racing against a rival Then on top of that, we also as UberPOOL, Uber Express POOL biked instead, according to surveys makes it fun to watch the Tour year seeking to displace him as the next saw Froome struggle while Thomas and Lyft Shared Rides, while touted in large cities, including Denver. after year. I never feel, at the end of year’s Tour victor. I remember clear- showed no weakness, and we finally as reducing traffic, in fact add mile- And the study warns that if driver- a given year’s Tour, that it is a race I ly the 1986 Tour when Greg LeMond knew that, barring some catastrophe, age to city streets,” states The New less cars catch on, they will provide have seen before. This was especially and Bernard Hinault, both on the La Thomas would prevail over Froome, Automobility: Lyft, Uber & the true for the 2018 Tour de France. I Vie Claire team, were trying to beat and would make this Tour his own. It Future of American Cities, a report another alternative and could make am a huge fan of the Tour, and it each other into submission. It was is an exciting tale of a loyal lieuten- from Schaller Consulting of New the roads even less safe and pleas- delivered once again. a tense and divided team, and not ant finally having his chance and tak- York City, a transportation consult- ant for bicyclists. But first, let me get something handled well by the team owner and ing it to climb to the top of his sport. ing firm (goo.gl/Y3QvRy). On the other hand, in some off my chest. I was really irritated by directors. Thomas’s victory made me especial- The trouble with shared ride cases, people may take a shared the repeated questioning of whether Team Sky, conversely, maneu- ly proud that I trace my heritage back services: while you’d think they’d ride and at another time of the day should be racing while to Wales, and am 1/8th Welsh myself, vered the Tour perfectly, capably let- get people out of their own cars; 60 use bikeshare, since they probably the investigation of his salbutomol We also saw the daring descent by ting Froome and Thomas determine percent of users are forgoing riding don’t have an auto with them. finding was ongoing. People had, Primoz Roglic down the Aubisque the ultimate victor on the road, with- bikes, walking, taking public transit -Charles Pekow and still have, differing opinions on and to the finish line to win the stage. out dividing the team into factions. this issue and its outcome. And it It was a magnificent showing of And Thomas and Froome. What class is not my intent to argue mine. But strength and skill by Roglic, a man the finish is something I will repeat, crash over the rock wall resulting in acts they were. Both were under- there is a system in place that gov- with his own story of rising from it was so exciting. a broken kneecap. Amazingly, both standing of the other’s ambitions, erns professional cycling, and under the ashes of a champion ski jumping There were also the moments of riders finished these stages only to both managed to keep the competi- that system Froome was given that career to become one of the top pro- agony. Who could not feel heart- be unable to start the next day due to tion on the road, and to be gentlemen right to continue racing. He chose to fessional cyclists of the world. break as they observed their severe injuries. to each other. And while Froome was do so, and it was very disingenuous Next to that was Stage 12 which sitting on the side of the road hold- Well, I could go on, having only to suggest he was doing something certainly depressingly disappointed finished atop Alpe d’Huez. I simply ing his shoulder, his Tour prema- hit a few highlights. But this will suf- wrong or immoral, or contrary to the to not win his fifth Tour, he was not cannot remember watching a race turely ended in a stupid accident. Or fice to make my point. It was another good of the sport. And it was wrong only gracious in defeat, but genu- finish at Alpe d’Huez where the top brought down by a . A unique Tour filled with to ask that he or his team be barred inely happy for his friend. five contenders were battling and fan’s camera strap, reminiscent of exciting racing, and both exhilarating from competing in either the Giro or That being the ultimate story of attacking right to the finish where Lance Armstrong on the climb up and heartbreaking personal stories. the Tour. this year’s Tour, there was much Geraint Thomas put a real stamp on to Luz Ardiden in 2003, but with a The Tour is my Christmas in July, That being said, Team Sky faced else that made it exciting and unique. his claim as a potential Tour champi- much more dire result, a fractured and it is only about another 340 days a difficult situation. With the poten- Stage 19, from Lourde to Laruns, on with his powerful sprint to victory. vertebra that ended his Tour. And till another unique Tour de France tial of a ruling against Froome hang- was absolutely one of the most excit- Re-watching the race up the Alpe to later, Philippe Gilbert’s spectacular will roll around again. ing over his and the Team Sky’s , ing stages in many years. The attack and the threat that Froome might not up the Tourmalet by Mikel Landa be allowed to race if his case was and was classic, and not resolved, meant Team Sky had kept us fascinated as we waited to to have a plan B, and that plan B see if Landa really could take the August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 7 8 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

COACHING RIDE PREVIEW What To Love About Cyclocross Ain’t No Mountain High Ride his trainer through the winter, “Don’t worry about cancelling for weather, will Tackle All 5 of the Salt that’s the best part!” Mountain bike riders will also Lake Valley Canyons benefit from the short, high end power requirements of CX. Riding Hence, a bike club and an amazing By Greg Hoole a CX bike on technical terrain will annual ride. The ride will start at the Black fine-tune MTB handling as more The beauty and serenity of Bear Diner in Sandy, where the finesse is required to ride off-road an early morning canyon ride is good people there will provide without relying on suspension or unmatched. And, there is no more participants with a free pancake wider MTB tires. Additionally, the abundance of beautiful canyons in breakfast. Then it will ascend all CX style dismounts and remounts all the world than right here along five of Salt Lake City’s riding can- are helpful for mountain bikers when the Wasatch Front. Many cyclists yons: Little Cottonwood Canyon, faced with hike-a-bike sections or will enjoy a (literally) breath-tak- Big Cottonwood Canyon, Millcreek other times a rider must come off ing ride up one of these canyons Canyon, Emigration Canyon, and their bike quickly and smoothly. and then call it a day. Some will then City Creek Canyon. Riders Sarah Kaufmann vaults over a log during a Utah Cyclocross Series race. The short laps and short races occasionally string a few canyons can choose one, two, three, four, or Photo by Ali Goulet make for a great spectating and fun together to up the ante. But how all five canyons. Those who con- for the whole family. Compared with many cyclists have tackled all five quer all five canyons will receive riders simply agreed on a landmark a road or XC race, where specta- of the major riding canyons sur- a killer finisher’s medal, courtesy By Sarah Kaufmann and raced toward it, taking whatever tors may wait for two to four hours rounding Salt Lake City—in one of Utah-based DNA Cycling (Drive route options they liked, including Marketing). and only see their favorite riders a day? Every fall the cycling world turns getting off their bikes to climb over Wheels of Justice is throwing The Black Bear Diner and DNA couple of times, a CX race will be its attention to a previously niche fences or wade through rivers. As it down the challenge to every cyclist Cycling are just two of the many over in an hour or less and the riders aspect of the sport. A niche where developed into an organized sport, it who is looking for a new conquest. companies that have stepped up to will pass maybe four to ten times. riders compete in all kinds of weath- attracted more participation and CX Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, partner with Wheels of Justice in Additionally, with winding courses er, from late summer heat to wintry became a dedicated discipline, no a new ride in the Salt Lake val- this effort. The list includes local that often double back on themselves, freezing rain, mud and snow. Where longer an also-ran to road and MTB ley will take place on September bike shops, ski resorts, and restau- the races include a mix of pavement racing, but it’s own unique brand spectators can run between viewing 15, 2018. Wheels of Justice is a rants, as well as many other local and dirt and riders hop off and back with dedicated participants and fans. spots, see their rider multiple times local cycling club dedicated to businesses. DNA Cycling has also on their bikes to run over obstacles or Road cyclists can benefit from and get their own workout! ending child abuse. A nonprofit made its coveted BIO Fit jersey up steep embankments: Cyclocross. the short, high intensity nature of As summer wanes, and fall leaf corporation, it raises money to and Elite bib shorts (custom made in Italy) available to Wheels of As silly as it may sound or , CX. And the opportunity to fine- rides turn to bitter cold, CX is such support two outstanding organiza- Justice members (it costs nothing to cyclocross is one of the fastest grow- tune technical skills that, while often a welcome way to stay on the bike tions making a difference in our join) at a steeply discounted price ing segments of the sport thanks to different from those required on the through the winter weather. When community: Prevent Child Abuse Utah (“PCAU”) and the Children’s to assist in its fund-raising efforts. its welcoming atmosphere and mini- road, are useful for overall bike han- it’s freezing cold or the torture of Justice Center (the “CJC”). These kits are now available at mal requirements to compete. The dling prowess. When riders get used a trainer ride is too much to bear, The mission of PCAU is to Flynn Cyclery in Holladay. races are short (often 30 minutes for to handling the knobby tires of a somehow a CX race always sounds prevent child abuse through public All riders, regardless of how beginners, 45 to 60 minutes for pros), CX bike over rocks, roots and other fun. Laughing around an icy, muddy awareness and educating children many mountains they conquer, will the laps are short (less than a mile technical terrain, gravel edges or course with a bunch of other folks is and adults about such things as receive a free Specialized 2nd Gen actually a lot of fun. Get in a solid usually), most beginner categories deep potholes on the road are not as appropriate relationships, bullying, Big Mouth water bottle, courte- workout when it would have been do not require dedicated CX bikes intimidating. and internet safety. The CJC is an sy of UtahBikingLaw.com. There tough to get on the bike at all. (though different sanctioning bodies Preston Yardley of Sommet award-winning program that helps will also be some very cool prizes have different rules so check the rule Apparel is a SLC based cyclist who children who have been abused. awarded in a number of differ- Sarah Kaufmann is the owner book) and technical elements are found CX as a welcome alternative The CJC’s expert staff help break ent categories, including ski passes, usually low consequence. to road racing. “The first year was a of K Cycling Coaching based in the cycle of abuse and empower backpacks, bluetooth speakers, gift Originally developed organically real learning curve… I learned a lot Salt Lake City, UT. She is a profes- victims to become survivors. cards, and more. as way for road racers to stay in of skills, techniques and how to train sional XC and CX racer and can Wheels of Justice recognizes More information about Wheels shape in the off-season, cyclocross for hard, fast efforts.” He preferred be reached at sarah@kcycling- that even the most serious of prob- of Justice and Ain’t No Mountain was first called ‘steeple-chasing’ as racing in the mud and snow to riding coaching.com or 413.522.3180. lems can be addressed in a fun way. High Enough is available at WheelsofJusticeUtah.org.

Ride Details: September 15 — Wheels of Justice, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Sandy, UT, The ride will ascend each of Salt Lake City’s five riding canyons, for a total of 116.3 miles and 14,272 feet —one of the most challenging one-day bike rides in Utah!, Greg Hoole, 801-272- 7556, gregh@wheelsofjusti- ceutah.org, wheelsofjusticeu- tah.org August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 9 10 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

Speed Challenge - Continued from page 3 in bullets built for speed, high-tech marvels of engineering and technol- ogy. So far they’ve succeeded in getting to almost 90 mph! And the female record stands at more than 76 mph! There is no great money in this. It’s no Indy 500 nor a Formula 1 race. Yet teams put up the cash and effort to come to this remote spot to take advantage of a unique stretch of lonely highway, Nevada State Highway 305 that leads south of Battle Mountain out into the high Ellen van Vugt - Netherlands at the 2017 WHPSC in Battle Mountain, desert. The high desert air is thin, Nevada. Photo by Eric Satterlee reducing aerodynamic drag. Nevada The Technology Powered Vehicles). State 305 is straight as an arrow and The bikes are faired; that is, Fitting a human engine into this relatively flat, a requirement for the they have an aerodynamic shell on shell, along with the drive-train world record. them that gives them their bullet- needed to make it reach these speeds, Last year’s event took place like appearance and reduces aero- is no easy matter. The smaller the 11-16 September, 2017. It drew dynamic drag. This is how they are cross-section of the vehicle, the less teams from Canada, Mexico, Italy, able to achieve speeds in excess drag it will experience. This dictates England, the Netherlands, Australia, of 80 mph. Besides being slippery that the rider must be reclined, that Japan, etc. Even just the appearance aerodynamically, they are also light, is, lying on his/her back. This makes of this polyglot lot of bike racing sculpted from modern-day carbon seeing ahead no trivial matter. And aficionados in this home-grown bed- fiber, the high-tech, strong-as-steel even keeping the bike upright, espe- rock of ranching and mining is a stuff that is also used to make race cially at the low speeds, is tricky. cultural clash interesting to observe cars, airplanes, helicopters, etc. Such The reclined rider must drive one and experience. bikes are called “streamliners” in the wheel, usually the front one, with specialized jargon of HPVs (Human- an often complex, high-tech trans-

Adam Ince - USA, independent on course at the 2017 World Human Powered Speed Championships in Battle Mountain Nevada. Photo by Jamie Guthrie mission, crafted to fit very tightly bility of a streamliner, then keeping into the small package with his/her it on the road even at high speeds in body. One rider’s bike last year had a cross-wind, and with little visibility, no wheel-well for the front wheel, requires a rider with some experi- which she was straddling. She had to ence. Yes, young people have an wear Kevlar pads on her bike shorts advantage physically, perhaps. But should the fast-spinning wheel come high-speed streamliner racing is not into contact with her legs! Anything for the faint of heart nor for the to save weight and space. inexperienced and mentally unpre- The answer to the limited vis- pared. Often the best performances ibility, for most of the bikes now in are delivered by more experienced this competition, is to have a “cam- streamliner pilots. era bike”. These bikes do not have windshields. A camera is mounted The Teams discreetly on top of the bike, and Since 2000 the speed tri- the video display is piped down to a als have evolved from privately- screen just in front of the rider’s face. There is a real argument about cam- era bikes amongst teams, because they present a filtered view of reality to the rider. One year a Slovenian rider came up with a unique solution Support that allowed him to lie flat, yet see ahead. He lay down this yearwith his CYCLING head in the nose of his shell, facing backward. His view forward was WEST through a mirror mounted in front of his face at 45°, looking forward. But this meant that he had to learn to Magazine! ride the bike looking at a reflection and hence steering backward! Such clever and novel solutions are part of the lore of HPV racing and can give a rider that margin that means a Make a record-setting victory. Yet another difficulty, often Monthly overlooked by novice teams, is that cross-winds have a big effect on the Pledge tracking ability of these bikes. The fairing presents a sort of wall to a cross-wind, and the cross-wind tends Online! to knock the bike over or push it off the road. Novice teams tend to for- get about the cross-winds and only design the bike for forward motion through the air. Often they produce a slab-sided bike that is more easily patreon.com/cyclingutah knocked over by a side-gust of wind. Thus mastering the low-speed sta- August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 11

19th Annual World tude road allows riders an accelera- Spectators are welcome to this Human Powered Speed tion zone of over 5 miles, enabling free event each morning from 7:00- them to reach their maximum 10:00 and each evening from 6:00- Challenge (WHPSC) velocity before being timed over 7:00. The commuter bus leaves the to be held in Battle a 200 meter distance. The section Battle Mountain Civic Center each Mountain, Nevada of the road used for this event was day at 4:30 and returns at 7:30. from September 10-15, paved in 2009, with a smooth sur- Bleachers are located at the timing 2018 face specially prepared for human traps for maximum speed thrills powered cycle racing by Frehner or those curious about the riders Construction and the Nevada and vehicles can wait in the “catch” The world’s fastest pedal pow- Department of Transportation using area to see the racers assisted from ered humans from around the world a Nevada Department of Tourism their fully enclosed speedbikes. will gather from September 10-15, Grant from the US government. Spectators are encoraged to ride the 2018 for the World Human Powered As per the rules of the bus as parking is limited and there Speed Challenge on SR305 south of International Human Powered is a 1/2 mile walk to the bleachers. Battle Mountain, Nevada. Vehicle Association (IHPVA), the The Civic Center will also host Racers will be there from world record keeping and sanction- a show and shine on Tuesday, Sept many countries, including the US, Dutch rider Aniek Rooderkerken prepares for a start in Velox, a streamliner ing body of this sport, the maxi- 11 from 12:00 – 2:00 for those who France, Russia, Japan, Canada, Italy, from Delft University. Delft has become a regular contender at the Battle mum grade allowed cannot exceed would like to see the bikes and meet Mountain Speed Trials. Photo by Frank Owen Mexico, the Netherlands, Australia 2/3 of one percent over the entire the riders. Event T-shirts, hats and and England which include many course, in homage to the first record posters will be on sale. Collegiate teams and their pedal powered vehicles. They will attempts held in the early 70’s on Drag races will be held in town attempt to break the current land the Irwindale Speedway. The high Friday morning at 12:00 near the speed record of 89.59 mph set by altitude and arrow straight section of High School. All are welcome to Todd Reichert of team Aerovelo, pavement has drawn athletes world- test their mettle against the world’s of Toronto, Canada, the women’s wide to test their speedbike designs fastest. record set by Barbara Bautois from and sprinting abilities since 2000. The WHPSC is open to all rid- Draveil, France in 2010 of 75.69 The longstanding partnership ers. Entries are limited due to road- mph, and the newly adopted cat- between Lander County and the closure time constraints. All records egory of Multi-track set by Gareth IHPVA has motivated both to cre- set are sanctioned by the IHPVA Hanks from Berwick Australia at ate an independent permanent facil- (ihvpa.org) 73.95. ity in Battle Mountain specially For more information, contact Lander County Nevada’s created for human power events, event coordinators / race directors: Al Highway SR 305 just south Battle record attempts as other like minded and Alice Krause: Email a.krause@ Barbara Buatois gets ready to ride at the 2017 World Human Powered Mountain possesses the unique endeavors. The IHPVA and Lander sbcglobal.net or (707) 443-8261 or Speed Championship. Note the chainring! Photo by Jamie Guthrie traits necessary for these highly County are currently seeking part- visit: WHPSC.org, and IHPVA.org financed, free-lance teams—mostly shape of the racers. A geometric nerships to make this dream facility and Landercountytourism.com American—to university-sponsored, computer model of the transmis- engineered to achieve top international teams. For years the sion is made to test the position- speeds. The 4,619ft (1,408m) alti- into reality. -Al Krause and Alice Krause male world-record holder for the ing and possible interference of the a 200-meter flying start trial. Battle Mountain trials was Sam components and the rider. Parts and The first step is just to get the Whittingham, a Canadian bicycle components, often custom-designed, bike launched and going down the racer, riding streamliners designed are built nowadays using computer- highway at a good clip. These bikes and built by Georgi Georgiev, a aided manufacturing and robust 3D are built for speed, the regime where Bulgarian-born sculptor who immi- printing. they are relatively stable. They are grated long ago to Vancouver Island. Student participants on teams not built to go slow, and this often Georgiev has designed and built learn valuable design, analysis, and causes problems with low-speed sta- many streamliners with his brand building skills that will enhance bility. Without experience, without name Varna. The current fast- their chances for obtaining interest- a good launch, the streamliner falls est female, Frenchwoman Barbara ing employment upon their depar- over, scrapes along the ground, and Buatois, set her speed record of 76+ ture from the university. Indeed, two is not so streamlined as it was before. mph in a Varna streamliner. entrepreneuring students from the 2017 was full of falls like this. Georgiev is hands-on, has a lot University of Toronto, Todd Reichert Time after time bikes fell over dur- of experience, uses his intuition to and Cameron Robertson, founded ing the start. Even Barbara Buatois, design a beautiful, aerodynamically their own company, Aerovelo, which who had not experienced false starts sleek streamliner. He was again at not only set the speed record of 89.59 before in her career, suffered heart- Battle Mountain in 2017. Buatois mph in 2016 but previously won ache after heartache of missed starts. was also there racing a Varna bike. the American Helicopter Society’s The Italians had a beautiful bike, But since 2000 the times have Sikorsky prize for developing and and they kept it off the ground until changed. Now the majority of the flying a human-powered helicopter the last day of racing. Yet some- teams are university-sponsored teams. in 2013. Aerovelo is currently work- thing went wrong on the first start of The 2017 event saw competing teams ing in Silicon Valley on the Kitty Andrea Gallo, and he fell over and from Delft University (Netherlands), Hawk Flyer, a project funded by scratched the beautiful surface of his the University of Toronto, LaSalle Google co-founder Larry Page to streamliner Taurus. University (Mexico), the University build an electric helicopter for per- The Liverpool team suffered fall of Liverpool (England), Macquarie sonal transport. after fall at the start. Nights would University (Australia), and the That the trials have become so find them in the parking lot of the Politecnico di Torino (Italy). There international is astonishing, especial- Big Chief Motel, applying Bondo are still privately sponsored teams, ly given that Battle Mountain isn’t to the scars on the fairing and then some of them long-time participants the easiest place on earth to reach. wet-sanding them down. During the at the speed trials at Battle Mountain. But that is, in part, what draws teams course of the week their streamliner A private team of Japanese enthusi- from all over the globe to this lonely morphed from a beautiful carbon- asts from near Kyoto has attended stretch of highway. For the student fiber shell to a heavy Bondo-laced for the past two years. They are squads, it’s a bit like going to Mars, fairing. They used and wet-sanded so sponsored by Toray Carbon Magic it is so foreign to the surroundings much Bondo, there was a stream of Co., Ltd., of Shiga, Japan, which back home. white debris in front of their row of makes carbon-fiber components for rooms into the Big Chief parking lot. race cars, airplanes, and helicopters. The Time Trials: Drama and As the week wore on, riders built The competition has evolved over Trauma experience, and launches improved. the years. It’s gotten more techni- Months, even years, of work go Only one speed record was set in cal, since it is part of the studies of into designing and building a bike, 2017, that in an arm-powered bike. the student participants. The com- training for Battle Mountain, packing Several teams were relatively new. puter plays a much more important it all up and arriving at the head of They are still cutting their teeth with role in the design and analysis of this long, straight arrow of highway. new bikes and new teams, hoping for the race bikes than it did in the The chips are on the table and the success in years to come. past. Very detailed stress analysis hand is about to be dealt. The actual is done on the streamliners’ struc- speed measurement is a speed trap tures. Computational fluid dynamics 200 meters long at the end of a 2.5- Continued on page 13 is used to optimize the streamlined mile or 5-mile run-up. This is called 12 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

BICYCLE ART ‘The Grit’ - The Bicycle Art of Manny Carrasco

Artist Name: Manny Carrasco Manny Carrasco’s work is recognized around the globe. He was the head illustrator of Bugs Bunny in the hit movie Space Jam and created Sonic the Hedgehog. He’s worked for Name of Piece: The Grit Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, and Nickelodeon and now shares his talents with us at KÜHL. Medium: Lithograph - mixed media of watercolor, pencil, ink. Artist Manny Carrasco created this year’s limited edition Tour of Utah 2018 lithograph using KÜHL is pleased to present this limited edition lithograph to each of the 2018 Tour of Utah mixed media, a combination of watercolor, pencil, and ink. Entitled ‘The Grit,’ the artwork riders, teams, and key sponsors. captures the determination and grit of a professional cyclist in his prime, fighting for a per- sonal best and the position of his team. Printed on acid free 100 lbs. opaque cover high quality paper with soy based inks, this year’s poster is available exclusively at the KÜHL Expo tent at Stages 2 – 6 of the Tour of Utah. August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 13

3 WATERS, Marko 3:33.52 CYCLING UTAH 4 PHETMISAY, Alex 3:57.19 Cat 2 Boys 16-18 and the Italians were giving it back, all in an 1 DENWALT, Erik 3:20.62 WHPSC - 2 WILLIAMSON, Chance atmosphere of fellowship. Everyone under- 6:23.37 Continued from page 11 stood what colossal effort was behind bring- Cat 2 Men 19-29 RACE RESULTS 1 COBERN, Dylan Unit ing each of them to this remote place, because 2:57.44 The camaraderie 2 LAZANICH, Matthew each had played his or her part in the drama 1 Ryan SPAINHOWER Team Red Rock 4 BRADLEY KEYES Carborocket 05:45:59.72 3:01.81 HPV racing is, indeed, a small world. of getting there. The profound shared experi- Mountain 1:11:08.43 5 RICH CARAMADRE Kuhl Cycling Team 3 LARSON, Dylan 3:03.09 4 PIRRUCCIO, Tyler 3:05.99 Everybody knows everybody else. For the Bike 2 Dick NEWSON Bingham Cyclery Peak 05:52:10.45 ence was universal in the group and crossed Racing Fasteners 1:14:22.38 Tandem 5 OLSON, Will 3:19.45 Battle Mountain speed trials, all make the 3 Denny TYNAN Storm Cycles Stay Park City 1 STEVE WASMUND Saturday Cycles Cat 2 Men 30-39 international and language barriers. Cycling Corridor Recycling 1:24:08.84 05:53:39.39 1 LAWS, Ryan 3:06.36 same effort during the year to design and Mountain Bike Racing Results Expert Women 1 AMY ANDREWS Saturday Cycles 05:53:39.39 2 HOLLAND, Kelly 3:12.75 The underlying culture of the speed tri- North Fork Punisher ICup, 1 Mila LEGER REDEL Pivot Competitive Cyclist 2 KAOLIN CUMMENS Roca Roja Bicycles/Flat 3 BIEHLER, Dave Bohemian Cycling Team/ build bikes, to scrape together the financial Intermountain Cup, Liberty, UT, 1:04:56.25 Tire Bike Shop 06:09:31.23 TRP 3:22.88 als is open. Secrecy is almost unknown. July 7, 2018 Cat 2 Men 40-49 support for a new effort, to train, to push aside 2 Meredith EHN 1:09:33.31 2 DAX MASSEY 06:09:31.23 Participants are welcomed to browse the Place, Name, Team, Time 3 Emily MAUGHAN 1:22:51.86 1 NEWTON, Brady 3:10.21 studies to work with your buddies getting Lil’ Shredders Girls (9 & Under) Elite Women Pomerelle Pounder Downhill, 2 COLES, Darren RubberSideDown GoRide- bikes, poke their heads inside the fairings to 1 Rose HAWKES 6:43.01 1 Sofia GOMEZ-VILLAFANE 1:37:47.06 Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, com 3:34.25 your hands dirty day after day, often night Lil’ Shredders Boys (9 & Under) 2 Kelsey URBAN Whole Athlete p/b DNA ID, July 21-22, 2018 3 CARLTON, Chris 3:38.07 get a good look at the often very complicated 1 Owen TIPPETS 3:38.13 1:39:35.07 Saturday Downhill 4 WIGGINS, Jason Rubber Side Down Racing after long night, to bring all of this together 2 Griffin HAWKES 4:27.63 3 Ellen CAMPBELL 1:40:04.83 Place, Name, Team, Time 3:53.04 transmissions of these bikes. Nothing is stan- 3 Anders MARK 4:29.09 4 Nicole TITTENSOR Jans/Scott/Reynolds Cat 1 Boys 13-18 Cat 2 Men 50+ and then make the long trek to far-away 4 Adam CALL 4:38.75 1:42:22.82 1 BINGHAM, Bryn Yeti Fox 2:47.52 1 BULLOCK, Clint Laketown/Dumpster Fire/ dard when the objective is to cram a human Flyin Fossils 4:20.50 Battle Mountain, Nevada, for the culmination 5 Ryan EGLEY 4:48.51 5 Sarah KAUFMANN K Cycling Coaching/ 2 SHEPHERD, Max 3:03.17 and a transmission for 70-90 mph together 6 Dylan HYMAS 5:21.95 Fishers Cyclery 1:43:35.52 3 MCPHIE, Logan 3:21.97 Cat 2 Girls 13-18 of all this work. Even though the aim is to go Shredders Boys (10-12) Elite Men Cat 1 Men 19-29 1 STEELE, Zoe Go-Ride 4:50.72 Cat 3 Junior 9-12 in close proximity inside a tight shell. Again, 1 Tyler MENLOVE 20:43.31 1 Ryan STANDISH 1:54:21.21 1 HURLEY, Patrick 3:00.62 1 TAYLOR, Jacob 4:33.83 ever faster, to be the fastest man or woman on 2 Lucas RAMAGE 23:05.43 2 Anders JOHNSON Whole Athlete p/b DNA 2 SHEPHERD, Cole Mojo Wheels 3:04.46 the longevity of the competition brings old 2 CANDELARIA, Kohlton Outlaw Bike Team 3 Isaac CALL 23:56.85 1:55:10.28 3 SILBERMAN, Nathan Commencal Co Factory/ earth, there are other non-aimed-for results, 5:06.00 4 Cameron SCHENCK 24:25.11 3 Rylan SCHADEGG Pivot Competitive Cyclist Get Air 3:09.65 rivalries back to go at it once again at the 3 COLES, James RubberSideDown GoRide- 5 Jackson JACOBS 25:08.79 1:59:40.57 Cat 1 Men 30-39 collateral effects, above all a camaraderie that com 5:12.95 Shredders Girls (10-12) 4 Justin LINDINE Apex/NBX/Hyperthreads 1 FIELDS, Garson 3:06.65 annual event. The camaraderie accumulates 4 MARTINEZ, Cameron 5:19.81 arises during the speed runs. 1 Hazel WALKER 23:53.07 1:59:52.49 2 WIESER, Mike Canfield/SuperPit/ Cat 3 Boys 13-15 year after year and imbues the HPV culture Junior High Boys 5 Bradyn LANGE Pivot Competitive Cyclist Moondusters/Fly Racing 3:07.39 1 PHIPPEN, Thomas Mack 3:59.62 Paolo Baldissera expressed this to me as 1 Isaac HORTIN ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful 2:03:29.57 3 CLARK, Michael Bohemian Cycling Team 2 BLACKMAN, Walter Healthy Habits 4:05.11 with a very nice aura. Bicycle 42:58.11 3:10.96 the Italian team stopped by San Luis Obispo 3 GAZTAMBIDE, Mikel 4:09.88 2 Maddux LEONARD Summit Bike Club The Crusher in the Tusher, 4 MCINNIS, Kyle 3:13.27 4 CAMPBELL, Chase 4:10.11 43:20.42 Beaver, UT, July 14, 2018 5 SHIRLEY, Matthew 3:16.48 after the Battle Mountain trials. “These stu- 5 TITUS, Jonah 4:12.76 3 Noah HUNT 47:12.72 Place, Name, Team, Time Cat 1 Men 40-49 The Nevada State Highway Patrol Gives 6 PARISH, Aiden 4:19.16 4 Mason BROWN Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Pro/Open Men 1 KUGEL, Mark 3:08.77 dents really weren’t friends before the start of Cat 3 Men 19-39 49:16.91 1 ZACH CALTON Spry-LPW 04:14:42.22 2 GILLESPIE, James Mojo Wheels 3:22.98 Speeding Tickets 1 SAMPLES, Colten 4:31.58 our effort last year,” he explained. “Now they 5 Stryker MELEHES 50:30.06 2 JAMES DRISCOLL Donnelly Sports/Ascend Cat 1 Men 50+ 2 HORTON, Trevor Bohemian Brewery 4:31.93 A nice touch to the competition is the par- Junior High Girls Nutrition 04:15:43.32 1 KIRCHMEIER, Damon Fezzari 3:28.74 3 AGUIRRE, Armando Bohemian Brewery are the best of friends, a real team.” I pointed 1 Ellie CREECH 1:01:07.05 3 ALEX GRANT Cannondale/Gear Rush Cat 1 Women 4:35.21 ticipation of the Nevada State Highway Patrol 2 Kenna STOWE Rouleur Devo p/b DNA 04:16:31.80 1 BINGHAM, Lauren Yeti Fox 3:23.01 out to him that that effect was lifelong, that Cat 3 Men 40+ 1:35:00.64 4 RYAN PETRY CZ Racing 04:22:26.35 2 ST PIERRE, Ashley 3:42.31 in the event. They gave “speeding tickets” to JV Boys 1 MCELMON, Wayne 4:42.39 5 BRYAN LEWIS Cutaway USA 04:24:12.09 3 MAICKE, Kira Go-Ride.com 4:12.95 even after they leave the Politecnico, they 1 Ethan LASSITER 53:55.89 2 HELBLING, James 4:48.34 6 JULES GOGUELY Apex Hyperthreads 4 MOLSEE, Rachel 4:16.02 the riders who had exceeded 70 mph on the 2 Mckade JAUSSI 55:51.31 3 PARISH, Ian 4:59.81 have had this profound shared experience that 04:27:36.37 Cat 2 Boys 13-15 3 Parker CHRISTENSEN Team Red Rock 56:11.35 4 JOHNSON, Kevin 7:02.52 7 NED OVEREND Specialized 04:27:48.26 1 SPENCER, Carson GT/Laketown 3:17.53 course. Reckless speeders were handcuffed 4 Sage VENZ ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful Cat 3 Youth 6-8 will extend on into their professional lives 8 CORTLAN BROWN Hangar 15 ` 04:29:02.28 2 PARISH, Alex 3:22.77 Bicycle 56:34.31 1 GREGORY, Sophie 6:32.99 and put into the back of the NSHP squad SUV 9 TIMOTHY RUGG Lauf / Orange Seal 3 WATERS, Marko 3:37.19 and careers. 5 Aidan DEAN 58:46.57 Pro Men 04:29:52.29 4 PHETMISAY, Alex 3:45.71 JV Girls 1 ULMER, Naish Scott/Dakine/Storm Cycles/ and then ticketed later. The ticket requires 10 ROBERT SQUIRE Hangar 15 Bicycles Cat 2 Boys 16-18 The HPV speed trials also have no age 1 Mia MENLOVE 1:14:52.50 Park City Brewery 2:37.35 04:33:55.45 1 PHIPPS, Sladen Dirt Academy 3:26.21 them to appear in court on the first day of 2 Avery WALLIN ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful 2 MCELMON, Ryan 2:43.49 Pro/Open Women 2 DENWALT, Erik 3:27.46 limit. Quite often the guile of age trumps Bicycle 1:31:23.32 3 MALLEY, Dustin Rubber Side Down/ 1 LAUREN DE CRESCENZO DNA Cycling Team 3 WILLIAMSON, Chance 3:49.08 the Speed Challenge for 2018, to assure that 3 Ivy BAILEY ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful Bicycle Reynolds/Go-Ride 2:43.81 the physiology of youth, due to its naïveté. 04:56:49.09 Cat 2 Men 19-29 1:31:24.15 4 HELBLING, Bryce Knolly/Laketown/POC/ 2 KAREN JARCHOW Team Topeak-Ergon 1 COBERN, Dylan Unit 3:07.87 they return for that event. Thanks to Officers 4 Shaylee VOTH Logan Race Club 1:39:51.94 DVO 2:43.87 Some riders come year after year to Battle 05:05:28.69 2 BUCHWALTER, Brody 3:09.15 Varsity Boys 5 PERRI, James Laketown/TruckerCo/AdTech Arther Aten and Steve Day for adding some 3 BREANNE NALDER PLAN7 DS 05:08:26.20 3 LARSON, Dylan 3:12.48 Mountain. Barbara Buatois made an appear- 1 Porter HAWKES ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful 2:47.59 4 AMITY GREGG meteorXgirdana 05:09:53.57 4 LAZANICH, Matthew 3:14.44 Bicycle 1:29:32.41 Pro Women ance in 2017 after two years of absence. Ellen levity to the 2017 World Human Powered 2 Andrew DRAPER Maybird Reyes-Psych 5 ALISON TETRICK Specialized Racing 5 OLSON, Will 3:23.62 1 WESTERMANN, Lia Pivot/Salt Cycles 3:14.73 Speed Challenge. 1:30:35.46 05:13:24.58 Cat 2 Men 30-39 2 LINN, Kera Kugels Gravity School 3:48.15 Van Vugt, from Holland, is a regular competi- 3 Brayden JOHNSON 1:31:52.29 6 ANNE PERRY Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners 1 LAWS, Ryan 3:16.83 3 OPPLIGER, Emily 7:24.28 4 Jackson NELSON 1:32:00.66 05:25:13.15 2 HOLLAND, Kelly 3:25.83 tor at Battle Mountain. Georgi Georgiev, the 5 Jaxon COLES ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful 7 REBECCA RUSCH Red Bull/Niner 05:41:52.65 3 BIEHLER, Dave Bohemian Cycling Team/ designer/builder of the Varna streamliners is Conclusion Bicycle 1:34:15.83 8 KRISTIN DUYN Point S Auto 05:53:21.62 TRP 3:28.82 Road Varsity Girls 9 JEANETTE PETERSON Sierra Forest Products Cat 2 Men 40-49 Racing a regular fixture at the speed trials. With such The WHPSC is a great event to be part 1 Katelyn WILLIAMS 1:03:46.58 05:56:22.31 1 NEWTON, Brady 3:07.81 2 Madeline TANNER Bountiful Bicycle Racing 10 MALLORY MILLER Point S Racing 2 COLES, Darren RubberSideDown GoRide- long-term commitment and participation in of, whether it be as a rider, part of the sup- p/b Nate Wade Subaru 1:06:01.20 06:28:59.98 com 3:36.24 3 Hannah FOREMAN Maybird Reyes-Psych 29 & Under Men 3 CARLTON, Chris 3:46.96 Road Racing Results the event, there is a continuity that also lends port team, a volunteer, or simply a spectator. 1:09:01.30 1 JOSH BROMLEY 04:41:58.01 4 WIGGINS, Jason Rubber Side Down Racing Snowbird Hill Climb, Snowbird, Battle Mountain becomes truly international, 4 Kirsten HELZER 1:12:46.62 2 NIELS WHEELWRIGHT LiVe Well p/b 3:50.61 UT, July 28, 2018 camaraderie to the event. Sam Whittingham 5 Leed WESTROPE Summit Bike Club Harristone 05:07:41.55 5 MARTINEZ, Vaughn 4:12.76 Place, Name, Team, Time was not at Battle Mountain in 2017, but his having found its way onto the HPV world 1:16:34.70 3 SCOTT MILLER America First Credit Union Cat 2 Men 50+ Junior Citizen Men Fresh/Soph Boys 05:13:01.52 1 BULLOCK, Clint Laketown/Dumpster Fire/ 1 Ryder Jordin Hangar 15 0:46:53 presence was still felt there. Andrea Gallo, map because of its remoteness, desert, and 1 Porter MITCHELL 55:22.65 4 MATHIEU SIGNORETTY SBCSLC 05:14:16.75 Flyin Fossils 4:23.97 2 Joshua Gilbert FFKR Architects racing 0:55:19 2 Jacob VALLEJO Rouleur Devo p/b DNA 5 KYLE JOHNSON Team Yacht Club 05:16:33.49 Cat 2 Girls 13-18 3 Oliver Hatfield 0:55:26 the semi-professional Italian rider, dreamed thin air. It’s fun to see these bikes zip pass at 58:23.34 30-34 Men 1 STEELE, Zoe Go-Ride 4:05.51 4 Ian McNeely 1:36:50 3 Bryce EGLEY Rouleur Devo p/b DNA 59:07.30 1 MICHAEL FORSYTH Plan7 ds 04:49:56.83 Cat 3 Juniors 9-12 5 Charlie Bland 1:57:26 of going as fast as he could as a boy in Turin. hard-to-believe speeds. And the good vibes 4 Sam GARDNER Skyridge Mtb 1:03:22.58 2 CAMERON ANDERSON Sabotage 04:50:11.04 1 TAYLOR, Jacob 3:56.03 Citizen Men 20-29 that the event emits bring a smile to one’s 5 Landon VOTH Logan Race Club 1:06:27.62 3 SAMUEL DEARDEN Zone Five Racing 2 HYLDAHL, Syd 4:26.27 1 Grant Simonds Ski City 0:49:13 Men To him, Sam Whittingham was a hero. To Fresh/Soph Girls 04:54:05.51 3 CANDELARIA, Kohlton 5:00.18 Citizen 20-29 be in Battle Mountain and to sit in a Varna face, a good feeling about human poten- 1 Layla WALKER ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful 4 ERIK BROCKHOFF Cicada 04:58:32.79 Cat 3 Boys 13-15 2 Adam Mahar Stay Park City Cycling 0:52:43 Bicycle 1:15:10.64 5 PABLO BLES 05:18:10.19 1 GAZTAMBIDE, Mikel 3:20.36 Men Citizen 20-29 streamliner to have his picture made was a tial, and the desire to return for next year’s 2 Jane HAIGHT Summit Bike Club 1:19:58.62 35-39 Men 2 PHIPPEN, Thomas Mack 3:25.10 3 Ezra Jefferies 0:54:33 Men Citizen 20-29 3 Alisha BACON Rouleur Devo p/b DNA 1 SPENCER JOHNSON Endurance 360 3 BLACKMAN, Walter Healthy Habits 3:26.78 4 Eduardo Davis En Serio Cycling Team 1:01:51 dream-come-true for him. Challenge. 1:21:42.94 04:31:50.53 4 CAMPBELL, Chase 3:30.73 Men Citizen 20-29 4 Kamber SASSER UtahMountainBiking.com 2 ANDREW MCCLOSKEY Park City Bike Demos 5 PARISH, Aiden 3:37.09 5 Tennisen Schwartz 1:03:59 Men Citizen At the end of the competition, Saturday 1:33:22.12 04:42:17.87 6 TITUS, Jonah 3:51.48 20-29 night 16 September, there was a somewhat This story was reprinted with per- Novice Men 3 RICHARD KNUTSON El Grupo 04:43:28.98 Cat 3 Boys 16-18 Citizen Men 30-39 1 Aunika KEMP 1:23:32.00 4 VAL GIBSON SPRY Cycles 04:48:49.57 1 MAXWELL, Ethan Outlaw/Spy Optics 3:49.80 1 Jesse Gaudet Extra Mile Racing 0:48:50 Men rowdy awards presentation and dinner. The mission from Human Power News, the Novice Men 5 PRESTON EDWARDS Zone Five Racing Cat 3 Men 19-39 Citizen 30-39 1 Seth SHEARER CCHS MTB 1:06:18.96 04:49:20.73 1 HORTON, Trevor Bohemian Brewery 3:42.71 2 Anthony Lemon 0:50:41 Men Citizen 30-39 internationality of the event in far-away official newsletter of the International Novice Men 35 & Under Women 2 AGUIRRE, Armando Bohemian Brewery 3 Andrew McCloskey Park City Bike Demos 1 Scott STANGER 1:16:00.38 1 ELEISE HINTON Zone Five Racing 05:33:12.50 3:45.19 0:51:38 Men Citizen 30-39 Battle Mountain was almost surreal to experi- Human Powered Vehicle Association 2 Keawe NALUAI CCHS MTB 1:17:19.96 2 KIMBERLEY JOHNSON Hoggans Heroes 3 SAMPLES, Colten 3:46.24 4 Erme Catino 0:51:56 Men Citizen 30-39 (IHPVA). 3 Logan PHIPPS 1:24:05.64 05:59:43.04 4 WHEELER, Max 4:15.09 5 Ben Brooks Vcbo 0:53:31 Men Citizen 30-39 ence. The English were taunting the Italians, 4 Erik LONO 1:24:09.77 3 TIFFANY SCHWARTZ 06:20:03.52 Cat 3 Men 40+ Citizen Men 40-49 5 Alex ALLRED 1:26:48.44 4 KAITLIN MAROUSIS 06:38:18.78 1 BATEMAN, Chandler 3:33.57 1 Jeff Phillips 0:52:35 6 David JACOBS 1:37:28.11 5 EMILY GUFFIN 9Seventy Racing 06:48:14.91 2 HELBLING, James 3:58.42 2 Brad Gilson 0:54:15 Novice Women 36-49 Women 3 MCELMON, Wayne 3:59.00 3 Cory McNeely 0:54:40 2018 Red Bull Rampage Set exposure to the riding conditions of the arid 1 Lindsay VOTH Logan Race Club 56:28.80 1 MARCI KIMBALL 05:20:50.95 4 CARRILLO, Gustavo Rubber Side Down 4 Paul Larson Team Larson 0:54:51 Southwest and the totally new location for 2 Allison PALA Maybird Reyes-Psych 1:00:49.31 2 AMY THORNQUIST-DUNLEAVY Kuhl Racing 4:07.81 5 Denny Kalar Cole Sport 0:58:01 for October 26 3 Tracy KENDRICK 1:37:00.74 05:26:25.95 5 PARISH, Ian 4:35.21 Citizen Men 50-59 2018. 4 Kathy JACOBS 1:51:04.26 3 SHIRLEY LEYDSMAN Team Red Rock Cat 3 Youth 6-8 1 Todd Pellmann 0:55:51 Sport Women 05:33:21.65 1 GREGORY, Sophie 5:33.12 2 Kenneth Morris Ski City Cycling Team 0:56:38 The elite group of 21 riders will create 1 Lisa MEERTS 1:16:15.30 4 MEGHAN SHERIDAN Bingham Cyclery Peak 2 HYLDAHL, Lyon 6:46.23 3 James Ferguson Bountiful Mazda 0:57:05 Veterans Sorge and Zink Return to Battle 2 Kelly SCUDDER 1:22:38.96 Fasterners 05:33:46.10 Pro Men 4 Barry Makarewicz Ski City 0:57:31 their own handmade lines down the mountain 3 Amy FINCH Maybird Reyes-Psych 1:34:38.06 5 CLAUDIA BEHRING 05:41:39.38 1 ULMER, Naish Scott/Dakine/Storm Cycles/ 5 Stephen Tueller Bountiful Mazda Cycling With Nell and Other Young Guns at a Totally Sport Men Open 40-44 Men Park City Brewery 2:48.91 Team 0:59:35 without the use of power tools. As a result, 1 William BRIGHT 1:01:15.43 1 JON ROSE 4 Life - Mad Dog Cycles 2 HELBLING, Bryce Knolly/Laketown/POC/ Citizen Men 60-64 New Location 2 James OWEN 1:03:24.38 04:48:25.50 DVO 2:50.34 1 Edward Chauner Miduole 0:53:01 no two rider’s path down the near-vertical 3 Doug KENSICKI 1:05:00.32 2 AARON O’BRIEN O Town Hack 05:00:29.86 3 MCELMON, Ryan 2:56.75 2 Norman Frye Ski City Cycling 1:01:19 Virgin, Utah (July 12, 2018) – The date 4 Brandon CAMPBELL 1:05:11.33 3 TIM MATTHEWS Poison Spider Bikes / Hyper 4 MALLEY, Dustin Rubber Side Down/ 3 Mark Messick Bountiful Mazda 1:02:58 sandstone ridges will be the same. In advance 5 Ryan KEATING 1:10:45.19 Threads 05:01:41.87 Reynolds/Go-Ride 2:56.88 4 Sam Fisher Stay Park City 1:08:00 has been set for the 2018 edition of the big- Sport Men 35-49 4 ADAM PACAL Swami’s Cycling Club 5 PERRI, James Laketown/TruckerCo/AdTech 5 Alan Jarrett 1:12:53 of the competition, the riders, along with their 1 Lance BAILEY The Bike Shoppe 59:02.52 05:03:06.62 2:57.87 Citizen Men 65-69 gest show in freeride : Red two-person build crews, will spend four days 2 Denmark JENSEN UtahMountainBiking. 5 RYAN TURBO BARRETT Turbo Sports Pro Women 1 David Hillyard 1:03:17 com 1:01:40.72 05:05:20.42 1 WESTERMANN, Lia Pivot/Salt Cycles 3:19.64 2 Earl Xaiz 1:08:09 Bull Rampage returns to the Utah desert on of building and then four additional days to 3 Matt HUNT 1:02:29.86 45-49 Men 2 LINN, Kera Kugels Gravity School 3:29.01 3 Jacobs Russell 1:08:45 4 Jeramie THOMPSON Bike Fix 1:02:33.86 1 GARY HOLT GROOVE Auto 04:38:01.56 3 OPPLIGER, Emily 3:50.50 4 J Steven Newton 1:53:01 October 26th. This fall, 21 of the world’s practice in order to build their ultimate line 5 Rich URELLO 1:02:36.86 2 CHRIS ABBOTT G.S. Mimmo 04:51:11.21 Citizen Men 75-79 greatest freeriders will transform the unfor- Sport Men 50+ 3 THOMAS COOKE X-MEN 04:54:41.12 Sunday Downhill 1 Steve Swanson 1:50:21 in what is touted as one of the most intense 1 Gregg BROMKA Pearl Izumi 1:08:00.07 4 FRANK OVERTON FasCat Coaching Place, Name, Team, Time Citizen Men 80+ giving terrain of southern Utah into descend- 2 Pete RICHARDS Maybird Reyes-Psych 04:56:03.33 Cat 1 Boys 13-18 1 Bill Chambers 2:10:00 contests in the world. 1:13:55.14 5 AARON JORDIN Hangar 15 04:58:21.13 1 BINGHAM, Bryn Yeti Fox 2:39.12 Citizen Women 20-29 ing lines of form and function, with the goal 3 Bogdan BALASA UtahMountainBiking. 50-59 Men 2 SHEPHERD, Max 2:56.04 1 Anna Hansen Plan7 1:09:49 com 1:15:57.87 1 MIKE DONAHUE Dacat Racing 04:55:42.93 3 MCPHIE, Logan 3:31.49 2 Eileen May-West Wasatch Adaptive Sports of displaying the kind of riding that will place PRE-QUALIFIED ATHLETES FOR 4 James KISIELEWSKI 1:17:50.40 2 DAVID ZINK Steamboat Velo 04:59:29.70 Cat 1 Men 19-29 1:16:36 Expert Men Open 3 CHAD CURTIS 05:03:10.52 1 HURLEY, Patrick 2:54.56 Citizen Women 30-39 them at the top of the podium at one of the RED BULL RAMPAGE 2018 1 Jeff HEAL Bountiful Bicycle Racing p/b Nate 4 RICH THURMAN Christ 05:04:41.09 2 SHEPHERD, Cole Mojo Wheels 2:56.11 1 Breanne Nalder PLAN7 DS 0:55:28 Wade Subaru 1:36:44.25 5 BILL HARRIS BBI-SIC 05:07:11.60 3 SILBERMAN, Nathan Commencal Co Factory/ 2 Meghan Sheridan Bingham Cyclery Peak most arduous tests of fortitude on two wheels. 1. 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Kyle Strait (USA) Expert Men 50-59 4 DAVID BENNER Purely Dental Cycling 1 KIRCHMEIER, Damon Fezzari 3:16.61 4 Sheri Dunleavy 1:17:51 1 Art OCONNOR 1:38:01.33 05:59:57.45 Cat 1 Women 5 Theresa Michal Plan 7 1:28:28 UT. The question everyone wants answered 9. Tyler McCaul (USA 2 Reed TOPHAM Bingham Cyclery Peak 5 MARK ENDERS OCef 06:00:57.90 1 BINGHAM, Lauren Yeti Fox 3:23.58 Citizen Women 60-64 Fasteners 1:40:55.86 Singlespeed Open 2 ST PIERRE, Ashley 3:36.08 1 Donna Bailey 1:21:25 is whether the tenure of athletes like Sorge, 10. 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Joy Ride Bicycles Skyline Cycle Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes Hangar 15 Bicycles 131 E 1600 N 834 Washington Blvd. 2066 S 2100 E 11445 S. Redwood Rd Southern Utah North Logan, UT 84341 Ogden, UT 84404 Salt Lake City, UT 84108 S. Jordan, UT 84095 Brian Head/Cedar City (435) 753-7175 (801) 394-7700 (801) 474-0081 (801) 790-9999 skylinecyclery.com Brian Head Resort Mountain Bike Park joyridebikes.com go-ride.com hangar15bicycles.com 329 S. Hwy 143 P.O. Box 190008 Sunrise Cyclery The Bike Shoppe Guthrie Bicycle Infinite Cycles Brian Head, UT 84719 138 North 100 East 4390 Washington Blvd. 803 East 2100 South 3818 W. 13400 S. #600 435-677-2035 Logan, UT 84321 Ogden, UT 84403 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Riverton, UT 84065 brianhead.com (435) 753-3294 (801) 476-1600 (801) 484-0404 (801) 523-8268 sunrisecyclery.net thebikeshoppe.com guthriebike.com infinitecycles.com Cedar Cycle 38 E. 200 S. 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Holladay Village Sq., Suite 101 facebook.com/bicyclewerks Storm Cycles Holladay, UT 84117 1764 Uinta Way, Suite C1 801-432-8447 2nd Track Sports Trek Bicycle Store of American Fork flynncyclery.com Park City, UT 84098 2927 E 3300 South Meadows Shopping Center St. George Salt Lake City, UT 84109 356 N 750 W, #D-11 Bicycles Unlimited (435) 200-9120 stormcycles.net Hangar 15 Bicycles 801-466-9880, ext. 1 American Fork, UT 84003 90 S. 100 E. 3969 Wasatch Blvd. 2ndtracks.com (801) 763-1222 St. George, UT 84770 (Olympus Hills Mall) trekAF.com (435) 673-4492 White Pine Touring Salt Lake City, UT 84124 (888) 673-4492 1790 Bonanza Drive Sports Den (801) 278-1500 1350 South Foothill Dr bicyclesunlimited.com P.O. Box 280 Utah Mountain Biking hangar15bicycles.com (Foothill Village) 169 W. Main St. Park City, UT 84060 Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Lehi, UT 84043 (435) 649-8710 IBB Cyclery & Multisport (801) 582-5611 801-653-2689 whitepinetouring.com Summit Cyclery 185 E Center St 4644 S. Holladay Blvd SportsDen.com utahmountainbiking.com Ivins, UT 84738 Holladay, UT 84117 435-319-0011 801-676-9136 ibbcyclery.com Vernal The Bike Lady Payson summitcyclery.com 1555 So. 900 E. Altitude Cycle Nebo Peaks Cycles 580 E. Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84105 Rapid Cycling 36 W. Utah Ave Vernal, UT 84078 (801) 638-0956 705 N. Bluff Street Salt Lake City Payson, UT 84651 (435) 781-2595 bikeguyslc.com St. George, UT 84770 Bicycle Center (801) 465-8881 altitudecycle.com 435-703-9880 2200 S. 700 E. facebook.com/NeboPeaksCyclesUtah rapidcyclingbikes.com Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Wasatch Touring (801) 484-5275 702 East 100 South Rapid Cycling bicyclecenter.com Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Provo/Orem/Springville 446 S. Mall Drive, #3 Wasatch Front (801) 359-9361 wasatchtouring.com Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods St. George, UT 84790 WEBER COUNTY Bingham Cyclery 643 East University Parkway 435-703-9880 336 W. 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HEALTH CYCLOCROSS Eat Your Greens! Spirulina is It’s Time to Cross Over! — cross, gravel, or mountain bikes and strength building are quite dif- a Real Food Supplement By Heidi Westfall work great. There isn’t any better ferent than preparing for long road tribe to spend Saturday mornings rides or technical MTB tracks. Look ingredient packed into an easy to Fall is coming. Yes, it is time to riding bikes with. for a great cycling coach to help By Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN, use pod, delivered to you in a box hang up the skinny tires and down- From the first mud soaked image you prepare for being part moun- PLAN7 Endurance Coaching of ice cubes. A single serving of hill bikes, it’s time to cross over or tutu clad cyclocross U-Tube tain goat, ballerina (running through SP2, provides a complete plant- from summer to fall, which means video this sport can look a little sand may look graceful but it will only one thing - Cyclocross sea- intimidating. Remember, looks can We’ve heard it our whole lives, based protein, A B C D E vitamins, work you!) and sprinter rocking that son is coming. Time to let the cow be deceiving. Cross is fun. All out whether it was from our mothers or and high concentrations of vital tutu or super hero cape. bells ring. Affectionately known as fun. Whether a toddler on a strider Sometimes it’s hard to hard to fit in adult lives as we strive to eat per- minerals such as potassium, calci- Cross, cyclocross started in the early bike or Grampa kicking up mud to in riding, family, friends and time fectly. That line has always stuck um, chromium, copper, magnesium, 1900’s as a way for European road the chasing Cat 1-2 racers, there is to play into a busy schedule. That with me. In fact anyone who knows racers to stay fit through the winter a place for you to soak in the love manganese, phosphorus, selenium, is the beauty of Cross. It is a timed me will tell you that you can catch months. From a humble start of nav- on a great course away from traf- sodium, zinc and bio-available iron. race. Depending on your category me with a green smoothie every igating the muddy backroads and fic, surrounded by cheering and yes All of these are essential for ath- cobblestones of Europe, cyclocross sometime tutu wearing team mates races last from 30 minutes to 60 morning and a “trough” of a salad letes, so why not get them from a has evolved into cycling’s fastest and toddlers alike. Super hero capes minutes. Leaving lots of time for every night. Healthy food is my job real food source rather than always growing sport. also welcome. So how do you learn full day of activities after all the though, so maybe it’s easier for me having to take pills. I’m not saying Today, cyclocross is a mash up to navigate a cross course and find donuts are gone. And don’t feel bad if you want to bail on a drizzly to keep up on my nutrition… Nope, that your multi-vitamin is obsolete, of pavement, gravel, single track, the local races? The best place to stairs, grass, sand and barriers. All start is at your local bike shop, Saturday morning. Even the most it takes work! I totally understand or that you shouldn’t use supple- that it’s not easy to eat like a rab- lovingly put together in a closed cycling club or team (CyclingWest. seasoned Cross disciple may wake ments, but this is a really cool up whiny, making up many, many bit all day every day. Our lives are course. Usually found at local parks com has a great directory of teams option. I know I appreciate any Saturday mornings September and clubs to help you find your local lame excuses while dreaming of busy, plain and simple, so we turn time I can find a supplement that through December, Cross attracts cross tribe). Many shops and teams fireplaces or beaches in their pj’s, to supplements to help us get all of has the right food science, espe- an eclectic family-friendly tribe of offer cyclocross clinics in the late anything to skip out on suiting up the essential nutrients. cially when it adds to the quality of fun loving diehards. Whether the summer and early fall. These clinics for the race. But Cross is calling As a registered dietitian nutri- summer was spent on single track, are a great place to learn the basics my everyday food. and you can still can take the kids to tionist (RDN), when making rec- pavement or gravel, cyclocross of dismounting and remounting on pumpkin patch, hike with the dog or The take-away message today ommendations for supplement use, welcomes all cycling enthusiasts to the fly, riding sand, cornering on brunch with friends – after the race. is that a body well-fueled with come out and play. mixed surfaces and meet other cross I want to be sure to emphasize that Even if you have convinced your- spirulina will undoubtedly perform Cowbells and donut hand ups converts. Whether you are a newbie we should get as much nutrition self that skipping the race would better. Supplement use is a complex are just part of fun. The real fun or seasoned rider, clinics are a great be better for the whole family. The from real food as we can. More is out on the course. Cyclocross is way to start off the season. Having web on information, so talk with a whole family will be more grateful specifically, endurance athlete’s not about staying on your bike, it an understanding of cross skills and if you get out there. The smiles and dietitian before changing your diet is about navigating each lap most getting to practice them will make bodies demand more vitamins and cowbells are worth every minute. or buying a bunch of bottles of efficiently. This can mean running you more confident and make you minerals than the average person in Just remember with fall comes the pills/powders/potions. Instead, use the stairs, bunny hopping the bar- appreciate that you will probably order to keep up with the massive mud, sometimes rain or snow, along real food (in this case a supplement riers or carrying your bike up a get a little dirty. Okay really dirty. hours of training. Therefore we turn with a little sunshine and always comprised solely of real food) to grass hill. It’s this combination of Everyone, yes everyone, even the to supplements to maintain perfor- cycling, stunt riding, carrying, run- most experienced riders will tip the cow bells cheering every rider fuel your machine of a body and mance and also recover properly. ning and scrambling over obstacles over out there on the course. Cross on. Cyclocross can be a sport of all Note that by definition supplements help reach your ultimate potential. that makes cyclocross so exciting, is not always a graceful sport. That seasons wrapped into one day. Bring are meant to make up for what may such a phenomenal workout and is all part of the fun. If you really get layers and a towel. Your friends and Note: Want to try SP2 family are more likely to let you lack in our regular diet. so darn much fun! The best part excited after your first cyclocross Life??!! It’s almost too easy to of cross is that you are welcome to race and want to make an impres- back in the car for the ride home if Choosing nutrient dense foods pack this superfood into your come as you are at local races. Bring sion the next season join a Cross you at least attempt to towel off. will help you perform better, feel normal routine. I add a cube the bike you have and give it a go training program. The conditioning Have fun out there! stronger, and lend to your long- to my recovery smoothie ev- term health. The simplest tip I can ery day and absolutely love it. give is to eat in COLOR. 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EVENT PREVIEW Pedal the Plains is a 3 Day Bike Celebration in Central Colorado that everyone traveling East would stop at for gas and food because it was their “Last Chance” for a long time! The building of Interstate 70 made the town unnecessary and people stopped going. For those riders that want an extra challenge they can continue onto Genoa after reaching Limon. The trip to Genoa adds about 20 miles to make it a century with a great aid station at the World’s Wonder View Tower. This was highlighted in Rigley’s Believe or Not at one point. They say that you can see 6 states from the top of the tower. And for those that want a Pedal the Plains showcases Colorado’s agricultural heritage. Courtesy big challenge they can do the Great Sag wagon support at Pedal the Plains Friday September 16, 2016. Photo Pedal the Plains. Mustang Gravel 100 with lunch at by Evan Semón, Courtesy Pedal the Plains. miles on the Kiowa Bennett Road. the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary. Colorado Egg Producers are at an Aid a farm or ranch but have a desire to By Dave Iltis What is really interesting is that both The gravel route winds in and out Station every day with hard boiled learn more about agriculture and the Kiowa and Bennett border the more of true farm country with ranches, eggs. The Colorado FFA (Future inspiring task of providing food and Pedal the Plains is a 3-day road Metro areas of Denver and the Front corn, and wheat. It is just beautiful. Farmers of America) do lunch every fiber to a growing population. Areas ride in central Colorado that will be Range. The surrounding completely The final day heads back to Kiowa day and source out local food to use. of focus are: premier leadership; per- traveling through some little towns held from September 14-16, 2018. changes when you cross into these We always try to use the local crop sonal growth; and career success along the way. Day 3 has more towns The ride features a 3-day fully-sup- towns – you know you are in the as much as possible – this area is a through agricultural education. than the previous days so it is really ported option, with a one-day road or country immediately. Once in Kiowa, bit interesting because the local crop Colorado 4-H: Embedded in the fun to stop in them. One of the great gravel century option too. I parked my car to go to a local café really is beef! The 2018 Route really CSU Extension Offices, 4-H is a highlights will be the Paint Mines – The ride celebrates Colorado’s (Patty Ann’s Café) and a group of travels through cattle country. non-profit designed for youth ages a geological wonder in the Eastern rich pioneer and agricultural tradi- folks on horses rode up and parked 5 through 18 years of age living in Plains. CW: What’s the new gravel ride tions with a new route each year. their horses! The Kiowa-Bennett Rd counties across the state. 4-H began And the route is only part of like? We asked organizer Deirdre has many farms and ranches and it over 100 years ago as an educa- the fun – what happens at the PTP: Fun, beautiful, challenging! Moynihan of the Denver Post is beautiful countryside. One of the tional program for the rural youth Headquarters each day when you For the most part it is a packed dirt, Community Foundation about the Aid Stations will be a local Alpaca of America. Their mission remains finish is amazing – farmers show although there are a few sandy spots. ride. Ranch – Kamali Alpaca Ranch – and to empower young people to reach off their crops, knee slapping music, It has a few rolling hills that add to the cyclists will be able to meet and their full potential, working and some great food and of course beer! the challenge but for the most part Cycling West: Tell us about the hang out with the Alpaca. Day 2 learning in partnership with caring it is just some beautiful roads sur- ride and the course. What are the will showcase big wheat farms and CW: What are the food and bev- rounding by corn and horses. You adults. Through projects in envi- highlights along the way? How many cattle ranches before heading south erage highlights during and after the feel like it is just you and the road. ronmental science, rocketry, foods riders do you expect? on Route 71 towards Limon. There ride each day? How do you show- There are a few farm vehicles but not and nutrition, animal science, and Pedal the Plains: We get approxi- will be a great aid station at one of case the local agriculture and culi- many so you feel very safe as you photography, members of 4-H learn mately 1100 riders annually. Day 1 the largest bison ranches. A fun stop nary folks? ride along. important skills such as leadership, goes from Kiowa to Bennett. It is will be Last Chance. Last Chance is PTP: We showcase them in a ethics, decision making, record keep- a shorter day of approximately 32 all but gone now but was the town variety of ways. For example the CW: Tell us more about the his- ing, responsibility, and community tory of the area and the points of service. The 4-H motto, “To make interest on the ride. the best BETTER,” is something that PTP: Much of the history comes this non-profit strives to accomplish from people traveling. Limon has as it embarks on another century of remnants of the Smoky Hill Trail, service for America’s youth. established in 1859, went from Atchison, Kansas to Denver to pro- Event Details: vide a route for individuals during September 14-16, 2018 — Pedal the Colorado Gold Rush. Strasburg, the Plains, Kiowa, CO, PTP will take the town next to Bennett, is the cyclists through the host communi- location where the Transcontinental ties of Kiowa, Bennett and Limon. Railroad met. There is a great story Celebrates the agricultural roots and about that. Union Pacific celebrated frontier heritage of the Eastern Plains the meeting of the Transcontinental of Colorado. Learn about farming Railroad in Utah 15 months before and ranching, while experiencing it actually happened. Kiowa and the culture, history and landscape Elbert County possess a quintessen- of Colorado’s high plains.The Tour tial Western landscape with long- incorporates interactive on-route distance views of the Front Range experiences by staging rest stops and working agricultural lands. This on farms, posting educational points area marks the end of the Front of interest and serving community Range and the beginning of high plains grasslands. meals composed of locally sourced food. New in 2018 is the Great CW: Can you tell us about the Mustang Gravel 100 80% on packed beneficiaries of the ride? dirt or gravel roads, this route will PTP: The 2 key beneficiaries are: be fun and challenging for the gravel Colorado FFA: Integrated into expert or rookie! Proceeds from Pedal the curriculum of over 100 high The Plains benefit The Denver Post schools in Colorado, the Colorado Community Foundation in support FFA Foundation is the premier co- of the Colorado FFA Foundation and curricular leadership organization for Colorado 4-H., Deirdre Moynihan, students ages 14 – 18. Most members 303-954-6704, dmoynihan@denver- of Colorado FFA do not come from post.com, ridetherockies.com August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 19 20 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

GRAVEL RACING De Crescenzo Returns To Racing With Crusher In The Tushar Women’s Title, While 21-Year-Old Calton Impresses In Men’s Win ting in an impressive performance. By Neil Shirley and Steven As the 600 riders arrived in Sheffield Beaver for check-in on Friday, the weather picked up right where it Beaver, Utah- The Crusher left off last year with rain greeting in the Tushar once again proved everyone and rekindling the memo- anything but predictable in both ries from the finish line hail storm. the weather and riders that would But by race morning, the clouds had be standing on the podium. By lifted enough to allow full view of Saturday afternoon, two first-time the mighty Tushar Mountains that winners proved to be up to whatev- would dole out 10,000 feet of climb- er challenge the Tushar Mountains ing over the 69-mile course that fea- could dish out, with Lauren De tured a 60/40 split between dirt and Crescenzo (DNA Cycling) having paved roads. an incredible return to racing after Tacky, dust-free dirt roads made a two and a half year absence for a fast start on to the day’s first caused by a severe accident. On climb, with 15 riders separating the men’s side, it was another themselves in the men’s group. unexpected name at the top, with About halfway up the first climb, A view of the Col d’ Crush. Photo by Cathy Fegan-Kim, Cottsonsoxphotography. First-time rider Zach Calton takes the 21-year-old professional mountain Utah local Cortlan Brown (Hangar net win in the Pro/Open Men. Photo by biker Zach Calton (Spry-LPW) put- 15) separated himself from the rest of the lead group, which included three- time winner Robert Squire (Hangar Steven Sheffield 15), James Driscoll (Pivot Cycles- Maxxis), Alex Grant (Cannondale- Gear Rush), as well as the 62-year old Ned Overend (Specialized) and young MTB pro and first-time Crusher Zach Colton (Spry-LPW). Brown held his lead over the top of the first climb and through the paved sections from Junction to Circleville, opening up a gap of about 2:30 at one point before start- ing the climb back up Doc Springs Road (aka the Sarlacc Pit) towards the Col de Crush, as the chase group dwindled down to around 6 riders. Further back, the majority of rid- ers settled into a steady rhythm con- tent to keep something in the tank for the second half. The final 20 miles can be unforgiving, beginning with the Col de Crush and providing little respite until crossing the finish line at Eagle Point Resort. Thankfully, cooler temperatures in the valley floor compared to last year’s triple digits took less of a toll on the rid- ers and allowed finish times to be notably faster. As Brown made the turn back onto Highway 153 at the base of the Col de Crush, his lead reduced to about a minute, and the question became not if he would be caught by the chase group, but when, with Zach Colton making the catch about half way to the KOM point. The five-mile, 2,300 foot Col de Crush KOM has always proven to be the decisive moment in sorting out the winners from the rest of the podi- um, and this year was no different as Calton made his move just a mile from the KOM line. “I looked back probably every two or three minutes from the top of the climb to the finish just because it feels like you’re going so slow; when that soft dirt starts to weigh you down, and you’re tired and your legs are starting to give out, and your back starts to hurt”, Calton said. “You just keep looking back wondering if they’re coming. But it worked out, and this is definitely my biggest win ever, for sure.” Lauren De Crescenzo’s return to racing, and subsequent Crusher win, is something that few could have predicted after she suffered a trau- matic brain injury in April of 2016 and spent two months in the hospital. De Crescenzo actually attributed part of her success to the injury. “I’m just August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 21

A rider flies through the Fishlake National Forest in the 2018 Crusher in the Tushar. Photo by Chris See, christopher-see.photoshelter.com

The first chase group in the men’s pro/open in the 2018 Crusher in the Tushar, some 2:30 behind the leader. Photo by Steven Sheffield 4. Ryan Petry (CZ Racing) 4:22:26 5. Bryan Lewis (Cutaway USA) 4:24:12 6. Jules Goguely (Apex Hyperthreads) 4:27:36 7. Ned Overend (Specialized) 4:27:48 8. Cortlan Brown (Hangar 15) 4:29:02 2018 Crusher in the Tushar, held in Beaver, Utah. Photo by Chris See, 9. Timothy Rugg (Lauf/Orange Seal) christopher-see.photoshelter.com 4:29:52 10. Robert Squire (Hangar 15) saying that my pain receptors in my recently won the 350-mile DKXL, 4:33:55 brain don’t work anymore, so now and typically prefers distances much it’s just a matter of physical output, greater the Crusher’s 69 miles, went Women’s Top 5 what I can actually put out.” She on to finish 7th in the pro women’s 1. Lauren De Crescenzo (DNA said at the awards ceremony, “The field. Cycling Team) 4:56:49 Crusher is definitely on the podium 2. Karen Jarchow (Team Topeak- of races that I’ve done. It’s my style Men’s Top 10 Ergon) 5:05:28 1. Zach Calton (Spry-LPW) 4:14:42 Halfway through the race Karen Jarchow was still in the lead but of racing. I just want to go really, 3. Breanne Nalder (Plan7 DS) De Crescenzo’s had her in her sights. Photo by Cathy Fegan-Kim, 2. James Driscoll (Pivot Cycles- 5:08:26 really hard; and it’s not a matter of cottonsoxphotography,net Maxxis p/b Stans-DNA Team) 4. Amity Gregg (MeteorX Giordana) playing mind games, it’s just how 4:15:43 5:09:53 hard can you go?” 3. Alex Grant (Cannondale-Gear 5. Alison Tetrick (Specialized Perennial favorites Ned Overend Rush) 4:16:31 Racing) 5:13:24 and Rebecca Rusch also had strong rides in their first appearance at the Crusher. Overend, who would go on to finish in 7th, is 41 years the elder to race winner Calton. Rusch, who

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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING Standish and Gomez-Villafane Take the Battle at North Fork Standish created some separation on the fourth and final lap. “I gave it a little squirt near the top and pinned it on the descent, and tried to keep it smooth to open up a little bit of a gap” he said. “Coming into the last time up the road, I just kept it solid.” Standish held off Johnson and Rylan Schadegg (Pivot Competitive Cyclist) to win by 1:09. In the elite women’s divi- sion, Argentina transplant Gomez Villafane jumped to a quick lead after starting from the back of the group. “I nipped Nikki (Tittensor) right before the singletrack,” she said. “After that I rode at my own pace and then had a little bit of gap Sofia Gomez-Villafane won the women’s elite division at the 2018 North and rode consistent and I just kept Fork ICup. Photo by Nate Gibby chasing the guys in front of me.” Gomez Villafane added to her lead during each of the three laps to beat out Kelsey Urban (Whole Athlete p/b DNA) and Ellen Campbell (Pivot Summit Bike Club) by nearly two minutes. In the varsity divisions, Porter Hawkes (ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful Bicycle), Andrew Draper (Maybird Reyes-Psych) and Brayden Johnson took the boys podium, while Layla Walker (ImpactDevo p/b Bountiful Bicycle), Jane Haight (Summit Bike Club) and Alisha Bacon (Rouleur Devo p/b DNA) rounded out the podium for the girls. Full race results can be found at intermountaincup.com.

Ryan Standish won the men’s elite division at the 2018 North Fork ICup. About the Intermountain Cup Photo by Nate Gibby Mountain Bike Racing Series truding from the mountains above, Founded in 1991, the Inter- By Nate Gibby the second iteration of the Battle at mountain Cup consists of X- North Fork has become one of the country and endurance MTB Eden, Utah (July 7, 2018)—Ryan more difficult X-country races of races throughout Utah. With six Standish (Orange Seal/Merida Bikes the Intermountain Cup series. Not X-country races of approximate- Australia) and Sofia Gomez Villafane only did the 200+ racers struggle ly 25 miles and one endurance (Stans Pivot Protein p/b Maxxis) with approximately 1,300’ of climb- race of approximately 50 miles, powered through the heat, dust and ing in the seven-mile loop, but they the series covers some of the fierce competition to take top spot also battled temperatures in the mid most pristine and difficult rides in the elite men’s and elite women’s 90s and dry, dusty trails with respite in the state. With categories respectively in the Intermountain coming only in some of the fast and for kids and youth to the highly Cup Battle at North Fork X-country flow singletrack. competitive elite segments, In- MTB race. After trailing Anders Johnson termountain Cup offers a com- Situated north of Pineview Dam (Whole Athlete p/b DNA) after the petitive MTB race for every level in Ogden Valley with incredibly first lap, Durango-based Standish of rider. scenic mountain views featuring attacked on the second lap to take the For more information about ubiquitous green scrub oak obscur- lead in the elite men’s division. After the Intermountain Cup, visit: ing the trails and granite slabs pro- the two battled for the next two laps, www.intermountaincup.com Reach Cyclists in 8 Western States! Advertise in Cycling Utah and Cycling West!

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ROAD RIDING CYCLING AND THE LAW How to Make Cycling Difficult How Well Do You Know at regular intervals. Stop doing that. Utah’s Cycling Laws? Instead, drink a and cyclists have equal rights to the little bit here and By Ken Christensen and Russ road. They should mutually share then forget that Hymas the road and obey the laws to create you have water a safe environment for all. altogether and just Because of the dangers inher- ride. Any fuel that ent in cycling alongside 3,000-lb 7. You can run a red light as a you may have for- vehicles, most cyclists become cyclist after waiting 30 seconds. gotten about and much more well-versed on the a. False. If you are 16 years old then remembered laws governing their conduct than or older, you can ride through a red 45 seconds before their motorist counterparts. In fact, light only if 1) the traffic sensors the ride began, many cyclists have even found have not sensed you after waiting themselves in the awkward situa- should remain 90 seconds, and 2) there are no cars tion of educating law enforcement or pedestrians with the right-of-way nicely stored. Only Joey Dye and Bobasaurus (at least that’s what he told us his name was) cruising up the “easy” officials on some of the more recent near the intersection. climb. Photo by Lukas Brinkerhoff when you are pret- cycling laws! ty much bonking Are you a cycling-law scholar? 8. You are approaching an inter- difficult. and trying to stay ahead of the group Take the quiz below to test your section where four cars traveling in By Lukas Brinkerhoff of ladies in fake Red Rock Bicycle knowledge. Keep in mind that your same direction are waiting at a Step 1: Don’t ride your bike. kits because that would be too much some of the laws below are specific red light. You can legally pass the to Utah. So if you’re a cyclist in I’ve just finished the hardest 50 For all intents and purposes, I to be passed by them, can you finally waiting cars on the right using the another state, be sure to check your miles of my life. I’m sitting under eat. And yes, you should then eat all shoulder of the road, and proceed to stopped riding my bike about three local laws for the rules that apply a big red tent proudly sporting my months prior. This wasn’t a con- of it at once as fast as you can. the front of the intersection to wait to you. for the light to change. Red Rock kit and feeling completely science decision, it just kind of hap- TRUE OR FALSE: a. True. Until May of 2013, blown. It’s been a while since I’ve pened that way. And before you start Step 4: Suffer through it 1. Motor vehicles may not park it was illegal for a cyclist to pass felt this way. My right thigh has been At this point, it is important to burning this article, when I say I in bicycle lanes. cars on the right while riding up point out that riding bicycles is often threatening to cramp since mile 30. I stopped riding my bike I mean for a. False. Utah, like most other to the front of an intersection. But more about knowing how to suf- states, does not prohibit parking a see some pickles. I pop one in my any real distance. Almost all the our attorneys, Ken Christensen car in a bicycle lane. mouth trying to use the least effort riding I did in the last three months fer than it is about being good at and Russ Hymas, wrote legislation possible. was in three block increments, three riding bicycles. A smarter person (HB324) that became law making 2. In Utah, bicycles may ride As per Mooseknuckler Cycling blocks to work and then three blocks would recognize their own failings it legal for a cyclist to pass cars on “three abreast.” Alliance Standard Operating and throw in the towel with a vow the right. home. Occasionally, the need for a. False. It is only legal for two to learn from their mistakes, but Procedures, there is a beer waiting food arose, and I would ride the two cyclists to ride side by side as long 9. Utah passed the “Idaho stop” for me. I know it’s ice cold and only blocks to the grocery store. So, to say that would be too easy. Depending as they do not impede traffic. If law this year allowing cyclists to about 10 feet away. I don’t want it. that I didn’t ride at all isn’t accurate, on who you ask and what day of the you slow down the cars behind you treat stop signs as yield signs. Instead, I keep sipping down water but at the same time, it kind of is. week it is, I’m not very good at bikes, riding side by side, it’s not only a. False. HB58 passed the trying to move past this feeling of I also may be glossing over one but I’ve learned to suffer with the courteous but required that you ride House of Representatives, but was best. I may not cross the line first, or single file. being done. or two rides in between there, but 20 not heard in the Senate before the second, or third, but I will cross that What I’ve just completed was miles once doesn’t exactly maintain end of the 2018 legislative session. pitched to me as being easy. By the a level of fitness. And that’s the key, line and finish. 3. You must wear a helmet when riding a bike. metrics, it was probably one of the don’t do anything that would actually And finish I did. a. False. Utah, Wyoming, and 10. Cyclists can make a claim As aforementioned, by the met- easier 50-mile rides I’ve done. It was keep you in cycling shape. Idaho do not have laws requiring under their car insurance if they are rics the Desperado Duel is an easy all on pavement. My bike was not cyclists to wear helmets. hit by a car. loaded down with anything but water Step 2: Beer is your friend. 50-mile ride. There isn’t a ton of a. True. Many cyclists errone- and some snacks. There was some And by friend, I mean your BFF. climbing and none of it is overly 4. It is illegal in Utah to ride ously think their car insurance does climbing, but it was minimal and That one person you would spend steep. The scenery is fantastic as your bike with no hands. not apply if they’re not in their own mellow. The scenery was fantastic, all your time with if you possibly the route takes you through Red a. True. Utah Code 41-6a-1112 vehicle when injured. The opposite is true – coverages such as unin- we went at a fairly slow pace, and yet, could and you still wouldn’t get sick Canyon which is Bryce Canyon’s specifically states that all cyclists sured motorist (UM), underinsured I was blown. of them. Some may say this is a little brother and shares the same fan- must have at least one hand on the motorist (UIM) and personal inju- tastical hoodoos and red coloring of handle bars at all times. I guess with the proper prepara- problem. I say it’s ok to be passion- ry protection (PIP) benefits often tion it’s possible to make any ride ate about things. This happens to be the iconic park. A good chunk of the 5. A person under the age of 18 provide the greatest safety net for ride is also on a separate my thing. It also happens to be a big can ride their bike on a sidewalk cyclists when hit by a car. bonus in the “making things difficult” letting you pedal without having to in Utah. department. While I’ve read that beer worry about traffic and the parts that a. True. Until last year, it was Ken Christensen and Russ is a great recovery drink, it appar- are on the highway have little traffic. illegal in some Utah cities to ride a Hymas are avid cyclists and ently is not a great drink for main- And the weather. For those of you bike on a sidewalk. Last year, the Utah attorneys at UtahBicycle- taining endurance whilst not actually not from the fiery pits of Southern Utah legislature changed the law Lawyers.com. Their legal prac- tice is devoted to helping cy- doing anything else to maintain that Utah, July is a time when you do any- so children can ride on sidewalks clists injured in collisions with endurance. Unless, of course, you thing you can to escape the oppres- anywhere in the state. motor vehicles. They are au- are trying to see how much beer you sive heat of the summer. Panguitch 6. Drivers pay for roads, so they thors of the Utah Bicycle Acci- can drink. in July is a perfect way to do just should get priority. dent Handbook and are nation- that. The mornings are crisp and the a. False. Drivers are not the ally recognized legal experts Step 3: Forget everything you evenings cool off nicely. It’s about only ones paying for road. Cars on cycling laws and safety. may have once known about nutri- the best riding weather you can find. tion All that is fine and dandy, but isn’t Keeping your body fueled dur- riding all about the challenge? The ing a ride can often make or break a Desperado Duel 50 certainly isn’t ride. In this case, there is no reason the hardest course you will encounter, to try and do it right, so go ahead but with the proper preparation you and through everything you know or can turn it into a truly hard day that think you know about nutrition right ends with you sitting under a tent, out the window. completely blown, eating pickles and For breakfast, eat exactly half of wondering why it hurt so bad. what you think you should. Give the And that is what it’s all about. other half to your friend who is also Joey Dye rocking the bike path on Lukas Brinkerhoff blogs the return trip down the bike path riding and make sure they don’t eat it in Red Canyon. Photo by Lukas either. Then drink a bunch of coffee. about mountain biking and life Brinkerhoff Typically, you would drink water at mooseknuckleralliance.org. 24 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

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Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, August 4-5, 2018 — VIDA MTB Series: Snowmass and federal agencies and other public and 435-649-4806, [email protected], other appropiate informa- Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Utah BMX private partners in completing a multi-use colesport.com, mountaintrails.org Snowmass Village, CO, Women’s mountain trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor tion. bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677- RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor and the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect Moab Bike Party — Moab, UT, 4th Wednesday of 6809, [email protected], vidamtb.com and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 W, every month. 6:30 or 7:30 pm., Jeff Gutierrez, , the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/ Let us know about any August 4, 2018 — South Boundary Big Ride, 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, Race Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, facebook.com/moabbikeparty Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race at 7, Angel Fire, NM, The South Boundary BigRide 801-694-8925, [email protected], par- Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride corrections to existing is an absolutely stunning 40 mile mostly single- May through September (practices starting leystrail.org in April with additional practices on Tuesdays for families. This will be a monthly ride, the listings! track ride from Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth through May), Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please join 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park and Family Center on the South Boundary [email protected], rad- us every first Thursday of the month at 5 pm at (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages Trail. The South Boundary trail is arguably the canyonbmx.com 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a more bicy- are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, best ride in New Mexico and probably one of cle-friendly community., Heather Skabelund, [email protected], facebook.com/ with activities for all ages. Along the route, the top rides in the whole country with beau- Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor 971-404-1557, [email protected], Aaron groups/109360246125277 enjoy children’s activities, interactive dem- tiful high alpine views and amazing aspen racing at the Legacy Events center 151 onstrations, free fitness classes and games., Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail. Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, forests. It will be a perfect warm up for those South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice com, bikeprovo.org Chuck Ashby, 702-267-5707, bikehenderson@ training for Leadville, as the course tops out Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 behind cityofhenderson.com, Annette Mullins, 877- Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Christian at nearly 11,000 feet!, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. 775-5252, bikehenderson@cityofhenderson. [email protected], ziarides.com [email protected], lrbmx.com, radcanyon- George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, Clemens, 385-528-1158, 801-440-0546, chris- com, bikehenderson.org bmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_Outdoor_ [email protected], dmbta.org [email protected], Schedule_2014.pdf Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, August 25, 2018 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium August 3-5, 2018 — USA BMX Great Salt Lake UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Denver, CO, Tour de Nationals, USA BMX National Series, South Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah- Fat, the greatest little show on earth, is about Jordan, UT, Location: 5200 W, 9800 South. [email protected], southernutahbicycleal- to embark on a six-city bonanza of bikes, , Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, radcanyon- liance.org beers and philanthropic fun. Entering its 19th [email protected], radcanyonbmx. season, the Tour de Fat has raised more than com, facebook.com/radcanyonbmx WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory $5 million dollars for local bike non-profits Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801- since its inception. It’s a celebration of great 629-8757, [email protected], beer, good people, and humankind’s most Advocacy wonderful invention – the bicycle! Held at Idaho Bike Walk Alliance — Boise, ID, Idaho’s Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Boulevard, Paul Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@newbelgium. Group., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@ Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@ida- com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org howalkbike.org, idahowalkbike.org September 1-2, 2018 — Outside Bike & Brew Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Tucson, Festival, Santa Fe, NM, There are mountain Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, AZ, Arizona’s Statewide bicycle advocacy and road rides, skill clinics, a Festival Expo Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month organization, Eric Post, president@bikegaba. and bike art show, bike demos, poker ride, from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation Division org, bikegaba.org beer dinners, concerts, movies and more!, Conference room., Becka Roolf, 801-535-6630, Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists — Phoenix, AZ, Tim Fowler, 505-209-5760, tim@outsidesantafe. [email protected], bikeslc.com Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, com, outsidesantafe.com Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee Bob Beane, 623-252-0931, cazbike@cazbike. September 1, 2018 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium — Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC commit- org, cazbike.org Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Fort Collins, AZ, Tour tee works to improve cycling conditions in Wyoming Pathways — Wilson, WY, Statewide de Fat, the greatest little show on earth, is Salt Lake County and is an official commit- bicycle advocacy organization, Tim Young, about to embark on a six-city bonanza of tee. Meetings are the second Wednesday 307-413-8464, , wyopath.org bikes, beers and philanthropic fun. Entering of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are its 19th season, the Tour de Fat has raised held in Suite N-2800 of the Salt Lake County Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide more than $5 million dollars for local bike non- Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, profits since its inception. It’s a celebration Lake City, UT, , Helen Peters, 385-468-4860, 303-417-1544, [email protected], of great beer, good people, and human- [email protected], bicycle.slco.org bicyclecolorado.org kind’s most wonderful invention – the bicycle! Held at New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber County’s Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@newbelgium. trails group. We are committed to the idea com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat that a non-motorized network of public path- , 406-449-2787, bznbybike@gmail. ways significantly contribute to our communi- com, bikewalkmontana.org September 10-14, 2018 — University of Utah Bike ty’s economic vitality and quality of life., Mark Salt Lake Valley Trails Society — Salt Lake Week, Salt Lake City, UT, A week of educa- Benigni, 801-393-2304, wp@weberpathways. City, UT, Salt Lake Valley’s natural surface tion and encouragement for bicyclists at the org, Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, rod@weber- bicycle trails non-profit., Kevin Dwyer, kevin@ University of Utah, Ginger Cannon, 801-581- pathways.org, weberpathways.org saltlakevalleytrailssociety.org, saltlakevalley- 7505, [email protected], sustainability. utah.edu/ubikeweek Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We trailssociety.org accept all types and styles of riders; most Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) — September 22, 2018 — World Car Free Day, UT, importantly we want people to ride their bikes Jackson, WY, Promotes trails and pathways Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, and enjoy doing it. Most of us love riding our in the Wydaho area of Wyoming and Idaho., None , [email protected], worldcar- bikes in all types of weather and in multiple Dan Verbeten, 208-201-1622, [email protected], free.net disciplines. The Alliance is located in Southern tvtap.org, tetonbikefest.org Utah and has group rides to help people get October 6, 2018 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium out, meet new friends, and most importantly, Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Tempe, AZ, Tour de Fat, have fun riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, Events, Swaps,Lectures the greatest little show on earth, is about to 435-632-8215, lukas@mooseknuckleralliance. embark on a six-city bonanza of bikes, beers org, mooseknuckleralliance.org Salt Lake — Salt Lake City, UT, Last and philanthropic fun. Entering its 19th season, Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the the Tour de Fat has raised more than $5 million Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and dollars for local bike non-profits since its incep- City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435-649- Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah. tion. It’s a celebration of great beer, good 6839, [email protected], mountain- com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ people, and humankind’s most wonderful trails.org invention – the bicycle! Held at Tempe Beach Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, Park, Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@new- Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. belgium.com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. Check Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on Facebook November 17, 2018 — Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll, visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824-5339, for location., Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, Henderson , NV, Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll is [email protected], bonnev- [email protected], facebook. modeled after the Ciclovia founded Bogota, illeshorelinetrail.org com/groups/189631497724953/, beehivebike- Columbia. During the event roads are closed polo.wordpress.com to motorized traffic, allowing the community Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt to come together and enjoy the streets on Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprof- Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, bicycles, skates, skateboards or simply on it organization, run by volunteers. The mis- Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. foot. The car-free street festival is packed August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 25

August 18-20, 2018 — Outerbike Summer in Weiser, Idaho. Supported ride with meals and Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ utahmtb.org, Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, of fun and practice on school-based moun- Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, An oppor- camping., Craig Kjar, 208-571-7447, 208-253- utahmtb.org, Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, [email protected], utahmtb.org tain bike teams all over the state. Grades tunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears 4433, [email protected], weiserrivertrail. [email protected], utahmtb.org 7-12 participate in individual categories and on world class trails. Participants get bike org/octobertrek.html, kotaho.com/october- September 15, 2018 — Pony Express Gravel include both individual and team scoring. demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to trekinformation/ August 25, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling Grinder Series, Delta, UT, Minimally-supported Join or start a team in your area. The Utah parties and films, at Crested Butte Mountain League South Region Race #1, Utah High 62 or 125-mile (100/200km) gravel ride along League has 3000+ students on 90+ teams Resort, Mark Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-259- October 6-7, 2018 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain School Cycling League Race Series, High the Pony Express Trail. 99% on gravel roads. across the state participating. , Lori Harward, 8732, [email protected], outerbike. Bike Camp, Sedona, AZ, Women’s Mountain Star, Kamas, UT, Utah league races are the This is a timed brevet co-sponsored by the 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, [email protected], com Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, culmination of months of fun and practice national organization, Randonnneurs USA, utahmtb.org focusing on skill development and trail rid- on school-based mountain bike teams all held NW of Delta, Utah, Richard Stum, 435- August 23-26, 2018 — Jurassic Classic Mountain ing, for cross country and downhill riders. Skill over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in indi- 462-2266, [email protected], saltlakeran- October 15-16, 2018 — Huntsman World Senior Bike Festival, Lander, WY, Mountain bike instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts vidual categories and include both individual dos.org Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Must Festival in Lander, WY . Demos, shuttles, clin- and switchback turns to technical climbs, and team scoring. Join or start a team in your be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, ics, group rides, parties, live music, film fest, descents, drops, jumps and more., Penny area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on September 16, 2018 — Tour des Suds, Park City, downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport and beer, food trucks, and raffles! All skill levels Deck, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@ 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park, Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800-562- welcome., Nyssa , [email protected], dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, [email protected], Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700ft 1268, 435-674-0550, [email protected], Tony Ferlisi, [email protected], Mike dirtseries.com utahmtb.org, Jason Christiansen, 801-885- elevation gain., Ginger Ries, 435-649-6839, seniorgames.net Dicken, 307-332-2926, jurassicclassicfest@ 6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org [email protected], mountaintrails.org October 25-28, 2018 — Moab Ho-Down October 19-20, 2018 — Utah High School gmail.com, jurassicclassicfest.com, landercy- September 22, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling cling.org Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, August 25-26, 2018 — Scott Enduro Cup pre- Cycling League State Championships, Utah 12th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual sented by Vittoria at Deer Valley Resort, Scott League South Region Race #3, Utah High High School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, August 25, 2018 — York 38 Special, York, MT, stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike Enduro Cup Series, Park City, UT, The season School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, This race will combine North, Central, and Mountain bike rides of either 38 or 76 miles films, townie tour with poker run, dirt jump finale of the 2017 SCOTT Enduro Cup pre- UT, Utah league races are the culmination South regions for the State Championships of breathtaking scenery through the Big Belt comp and costume party! The festival is a sented by Vittoria will take place at Deer of months of fun and practice on school- and is open to all students. , Lori Harward, Mountains, gaining 3,000 vertical feet from fundraiser for local trails and the bike park!, Valley Resort. Expanding into a two day based mountain bike teams all over the 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, [email protected], lowest point, 6 aid stations. Starts at York Fire Tracy Reed, 435-259-4688, info@chilebikes. event, the final round of the season offers a state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual utahmtb.org Station 7:00 – 9:00 am; Spirit of 76 starts at 6:30 com, moabhodown.com, chilebikes.com diverse selection of lift-served downhill moun- categories and include both individual and am, Rita Naylor, 406-475-3085, rbnmontana@ tain biking on top-to-bottom unkempt, tech- team scoring. Join or start a team in your October 26, 2018 — Red Bull Rampage, Virgin, gmail.com, york38special.org nical descents to fast-rolling, speed driven area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on UT, Downhill, slopestyle and freeride MTB ath- Utah Weekly MTB trails., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@ 90+ teams across the state participating., Lori letes will converge on the demanding terrain August 31-September 3, 2018 — Wydaho mtsports.com, Sara Valerious, 847-946-4182, Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ of Virgin, Utah to compete for glory in one Rendezvous Teton Mountain Bike Festival, [email protected], endurocupmtb. utahmtb.org, Jason Christiansen, 801-885- of the biggest tests of skill and guts in the Teton Valley, WY/ID, 9th annual hosted at Race Series com 6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org world. 13th annual!, Red Bull, 310-393-4647, Grand Targhee Resort. Come enjoy endless [email protected], Chris Worden, miles of cross-country, singletrack, dirt road, May 1-August 31, 2018 — Mid-Week Mountain August 25, 2018 — Powder Mountain ICup, September 22, 2018 — Nordic Valley Collegiate 310-393-4647, [email protected], lift-served downhill, dirt jump and freeride. Bike Race Series, Park City, Heber, Deer Intermountain Cup, Powder Mountain, UT, XC MTB - IMCCC, Collegiate MTB- IMCCC, Nordic redbull.com/us/en/bike/events Wydaho Rendezvous Bike Festival supports Valley, Snowbird, Solitude, Draper, UT, Races race, Distance: 6.3-30 miles, Elevation Gain: Valley, UT, collegiate mtb, IMCCC , imccc- Teton Valley Trails and Pathways tvtap.org. are on Tuesday evenings. Registration begins 500-1,800’/lap (depending on category), [email protected], theimccc.org, extramilerac- November 3-4, 2018 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, Includes 2018 demos, group rides, skills clin- at 4:30, free kids races at 6:00 and main event Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermoun- ing.com Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the bonus- ics, shenanigans, kids activities, music and at 6:30. May to August. The 2018 season will taincup.com, intermountaincup.com September 29, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling libations. New Shoshone chairlift bike park be a mix of XC and mini-enduros. Please double midnight lap due to the fallback time August 25-26, 2018 — Brian Head Collegiate League North Region Race #3, Utah High change. 13 mile long course in the UT desert access, TVTAP , 208-201-1622, info@tetonbike- check website for dates and venues., Phil School Cycling League Race Series, Soldier fest.org, Devin Dwyer, 208-201-1622, devin@ Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, [email protected], MTB - IMCCC, Collegiate MTB- IMCCC, Brian combines sweet single track, with some tech- Head, UT, collegiate mtb, IMCCC , imccc- Hollow, Midway, UT, Utah league races are nical sections, and great climbs. 10th Annual, tetonbikefest.org, tetonbikefest.org, grand- midweekmtb.com the culmination of months of fun and prac- targhee.com [email protected], theimccc.org, extramilerac- Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@grora- June 20-August 29, 2018 — Mt. Ogden Midweek ing.com tice on school-based mountain bike teams all ces.com, 25hoursinfroghollow.com September 14-16, 2018 — Tinker Classic, Beatty, Race Series, Snowbasin Resort, UT, Courses over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in indi- NV, MTB Race and Festival, 100k and 60k are on Trailforks for all details, Fun races, great September 1, 2018 — Park City Point 2 Point, vidual categories and include both individual races, Guided rides, demo bikes and industry prizes. Registration- 5pm-6:30pm at Grizzly Park City, UT, A true point 2 point race! Thanks and team scoring. Join or start a team in your Regional Mountain vendors. Enjoy 60 + miles of Single track and Center, Race Start: 6:30. Cash and prizes to the plethora of trails in this area, the race area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on many more miles or gravel roads and pave- each week. Beg, sport, expert, pro classes. No will never be on the same trail twice. Over 90% 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori ment. The weekend events will include a 3 race July 4th, Tim Eastley, 801-620-1000, 801- of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ Bike and Gravel day Bike Expo with demo’s, festival rides on 60 620-1045, [email protected], mtog- of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, snow- utahmtb.org, Tasha Heilweil, 801-448-2234, + miles of single track, races for kids, a cyclo- denraceseries.com, snowbasin.com [email protected], thepcpp.com [email protected], utahmtb.org Racing cross style Crit Race, the 60 K Gravel Gran September 1, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling September 29, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling Fondo though Death Valley National Park Regional Weekly League Central Region Race #2, Utah League Central Region Race #4, Utah High and Rhyolite Ghost town, and the Main Event High School Cycling League Race Series, School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, ! The 100K Tinker Classic Mountain Bike Race. Snowbasin Resort, UT, Utah league races are UT, Utah league races are the culmination Held at Spicer Ranch, Cimarron Chacon, 970- MTB Race Series the culmination of months of fun and prac- of months of fun and practice on school- 759-3048, [email protected], tinkerclassic. tice on school-based mountain bike teams all based mountain bike teams all over the com, GROpromotions.com NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, May 8-August 28, 2018 — Colin Craig Memorial over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in indi- state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual September 14-16, 2018 — Northstar Freeride Series, Bozeman, MT, Weekly series that vidual categories and include both individual categories and include both individual and Festival, Truckee, CA, Held at Northstar Resort. includes road races, time trials, criteriums, and team scoring. Join or start a team in your team scoring. Join or start a team in your and Beyond For the first time, Interbike will open its doors to mountain bike races and more, Alex Lussier, area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on the public with the all new Northstar Free-Ride [email protected], Phil Rotherman, phil@ 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori August 2-5, 2018 — Downieville Classic, Lost Festival powered by Interbike. The festival rothconst.com, Mollie McKiernan, mollie. Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ Sierra Triple Crown, Downieville, CA, All moun- will take place at Northstar California Resort [email protected], Patrick Wessel, pat- utahmtb.org, Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, utahmtb.org, Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, tain, cross country, and downhill races, Live in North Lake Tahoe, September 14-16, 2018. [email protected], ccms.gallatinvalley- [email protected], utahmtb.org [email protected], utahmtb.org music, premium beer, food vendors and The event will kick off Friday night and will bicycleclub.org September 3, 2018 — Utah High School October 6, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling anall-weekend mainstreet industry expo top go through Sunday evening, providing a off the event, mountain bike festival, Greg July 12-August 16, 2018 — Thursday Night Race Cycling League North Region Race #1, Utah League South Region Race #4, Utah High haven for cycling enthusiasts of all levels and High School Cycling League Race Series, School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, Williams, [email protected], downieville- their families. Your favorite Interbike brands Series, Whitefish, MT, Josh Knight, 406-862- classic.com 2900, [email protected], skiwhitefish.com/ Snowbasin, Huntsville, UT, Utah league races UT, Utah league races are the culmination will be onsite starting Saturday morning with are the culmination of months of fun and of months of fun and practice on school- plenty of bikes to demo on Northstar’s epic events August 3-5, 2018 — Rocky Mountain Race Series practice on school-based mountain bike based mountain bike teams all over the Powderhorn, Mesa, CO, Keith Darner, 719- trails. Gondola access is available too! The teams all over the state. Grades 7-12 par- state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual weekend will be packed with riding, product 221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions. Utah Mountain ticipate in individual categories and include categories and include both individual and com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com demos, live music, food and drink, shop- both individual and team scoring. Join or team scoring. Join or start a team in your and much more., Kristen Koury, Kirsten. start a team in your area. The Utah League area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on August 4, 2018 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, [email protected], interbike.com/ Bike and Gravel has 3000+ students on 90+ teams across the 90+ teams across the state participating., Lori National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, events/northstar-free-ride-festival/ state participating. , Lori Harward, 801-502- Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ 10th Annual! Staging begins at the Grand September 15, 2018 — VIDA MTB Series: Golden 8516, 801-885-6884, [email protected], Tasha utahmtb.org, Jason Christiansen, 801-885- Targhee Resort, ample lodging and ameni- Giddyup, VIDA MTB Series , Golden, CO, Racing Heilweil, 801-448-2234, [email protected], 6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org ties available. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel utahmtb.org each lap features approx. 4,000 ft climbing August 3-4, 2018 — Abajo (Blue Mountain) October 6, 2018 — Antelope Island 50K MTB on single and double-track trails. The race Gottfried, 949-677-6809, [email protected], September 7-8, 2018 — Kokopelli 100 and 140, Race, Antelope Island, UT, 4th edition of vidamtb.com Enduro, Monticello, UT, Two day, three stage course is on an IMBA Epic trails at Grand race in the Abajo Mountains by Monticello Moab, UT, 103.6 mile, point to point mountain Antelope 50k Mountain Bike Race will be held Targhee. Total elevation for the 100 mile race September 16, 2018 — Monarch Crest Crank, Utah. Stage 1 starts at 3:00 PM on Friday. A bike race from the Colorado border to Moab at White Rock Bay Trailhead, Antelope Island is approx. 13,000 ft. 100 mile (3 laps), 100km (2 Salida, CO, A mountain bike event along one shuttle will be provided from the end of each with $100,000 purse. Solo riders, or 8 person State Park. There will be 3 race distances: laps), 50km (1 lap) events. The 100 mile race of the top mountain bike trails in the nation. stage to the start of the following course or teams., Mark Jensen, 503-970-1215, mark@ 50k, 25k, and 15k. This is an MTB race on is part of the NUE Series and the 100 k is a new The Crest Crank will be the final day of Salida to the parking area for the stage. Stages kokopelli100.com, kokopelli100.com double and single track with varying eleva- NUE marathon series race., Andy Williams, Bike Fest, which includes several events for announced May 2018, Dustin Randall, 435- tion and some technical stretches on the 50k 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtar- September 8, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling and 25k distances. , Wynn Hall, 801-941-4255, cyclists of all abilities and their families. End 590-2741, [email protected], roamutah. League South Region Race #2, Utah High ghee.com, grandtarghee.com/the-resort/ Bike Fest weekend with us for this bucket list com/abajoenduro [email protected], Matt Hall, 801-648-4659, news-events/1863/2014PierresHole50100.php School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, [email protected], enduraevents. ride followed by an after party at Riverside UT, Utah league races are the culmination Park open for Crest Crank cyclists and the August 4, 2018 — The Rage at Snowbird, com August 4-5, 2018 — Big Mountain Enduro/Enduro Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, XC race. of months of fun and practice on school- World Series Aspen Snowmass, Big Mountain public. Your entry fee will include the ride, based mountain bike teams all over the October 6, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling a guide, breakfast snacks, a shuttle to and Snowbird has done a great job with some Enduro Series, Aspen Snowmass, CO, Aspen new trails and creating trails for real MTB state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual League North Region Race #4, Utah High Snowmass will host the BME Finals for 2018. from downtown Salida, and an after party in categories and include both individual and School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, Riverside Park, featuring live music, free lunch, racing with a great mix of fast flowy single The two-day event will blend high altitude track, service roads, and a few short techni- team scoring. Join or start a team in your UT, Utah league races are the culmination riding adventures mixed with some of the libations, a goodie bag, silent auction, and area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on of months of fun and practice on school- more. Entry fee and individual fundraising cal sections to keep you on your toes. 5-25 biggest descents and best riding in the area. miles, 570’ elevation gain per lap, Darren 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori based mountain bike teams all over the state. Also part of the Enduro World Series, Brandon efforts will raise money for The Alliance, a non- Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ Grades 7-12 participate in individual catego- profit organization with a mission to empower Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup. Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro. com, intermountaincup.com utahmtb.org, Jason Christiansen, 801-885- ries and include both individual and team com, bigmountainenduro.com individuals beyond domestic and sexual vio- 6884, [email protected], utahmtb.org scoring. Join or start a team in your area. , Lori lence., Monica Gutierrez, crestcrank@gmail. August 11-12, 2018 — Flyin’ Brian Downhill and Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ August 4, 2018 — South Boundary Big Ride, com, monarchcrestcrank.com Dark Hollow Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, September 8, 2018 — Eden Epic, Eden, UT, On utahmtb.org, Tasha Heilweil, 801-448-2234, Angel Fire, NM, 40 mile singletrack race and Brian Head, UT, Practice opens on Friday, the trails above beautiful Ogden Valley, the [email protected], utahmtb.org ride, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ September 16, 2018 — Salida Bike Fest, Salida, Eden Epic is a truly “epic” mountain bike CO, A 4 day festival celebrating bicycles of all August 12 at noon. The downhill is on Saturday, ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com August 13. Dark Hollow Super D is on Sunday, adventure. With a focus more on the adven- October 13, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling kinds! Various groups in Salida have teamed ture than the finishing times, this is an epic League Rain Out, Utah High School Cycling August 4, 2018 — Sun Valley Enduro, Idaho up to create and promote unique and fun August 14. , Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org adventure that has a place for those look- League Race Series, Eagle Mountain, UT, Utah Enduro Series, Sun Valley, ID, New venue. bike events throughout the week. Free group ing to push themselves. , Clay Christensen, league races are the culmination of months Partial lift-served. Tons of fast flow. Pro pay- rides, bike-related travelogue, the chainless August 11, 2018 — Eagle Point Mini Enduro, 801-234-0399, [email protected], edenepic. race, a kick-off party at Soulcraft Brewing with Beaver, UT, 3 stages, enduro mtb race, Eagel com live music, a bike parade, the Banana Belt Point , [email protected], eaglepointre- Mountain Bike Race sponsored by Absolute sort.com/blog/archive/201807/eagle-point- September 8-9, 2018 — Sundance Collegiate Bikes, the 20th Annual Monarch Crest Crank mini-enduro-2018 MTB - IMCCC, Collegiate MTB- IMCCC, and much more!, Monica Gutierrez, crest- Sundance, UT, collegiate mtb, IMCCC , [email protected], Lanette Hartmann, salida- August 18, 2018 — Cedar City Fire Road 100 [email protected], theimccc.org, extra- [email protected], salidabikefest.com Gravel Grinder, Cedar City, UT, 100K or 60K mileracing.com options - with over 80% dirt! Chip timed. September 21-23, 2018 — MECCA Fall MTB Prizes for top finishers., Deborah Bowling, 818- September 15, 2018 — 8 Hours of Sundance, Festival, Wedge Overlook (Near Castle Dale), 889-2453, [email protected], gravel- Sundance Resort, UT, The 8 Hours of Sundance UT, Registration begins Friday at 1pm followed grinder.com is going on its 9th year. This has turned into a by a warm up ride at 3pm. Evening meal great local endurance mtn bike event where is provided as is a prize drawing. Saturday August 18, 2018 — Dirty Arts Gravel Grinder riders of all ages and skill levels can come begins with a provided breakfast and then Fondo, Helper, UT, The Fondo is a 62 mile test their skills on some of the best single track all-day, guided rides, ranging from beginner ride on pavement, gravel and dirt roads. around. Come join us for a great day of rac- to advanced. End the day with a provided The route takes you through central Carbon ing and scenery right in your backyard., Czar dinner. Finish up on Sunday morning with a County exploring some high desert vistas and Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, czarj@ provided breakfast and a guided (or on-your- the foothills of the Manti La-Sal mountains. sundance-utah.com, John Woodruff, 801-223- own) scenic ride. Family-friendly (meal tick- 5,000’ of climbing and 5,000’ of descending 4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sundance-utah. ets only available)., Kim Player, 435-653-2440, consisting of 2 main long climbs with plenty com , sundanceresort.com/summer [email protected], biketheswell.org of short climbs. Enjoy the Helper Arts & Film Festival afterwards for food, drink and fun, if September 15, 2018 — Widowmaker Hill Climb, September 22-23, 2018 — Trek Dirt Series you have the strength. Start: Historic Conoco Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, 10 AM, Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Women’s Station, Mark Jesperson, 435-637-2453, mark@ 3000ft vertical race to the top of the Tram for Mountain Bike Camp for beginner to castlecountrycycling.com, Cory Jensen, 801- awards, food and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583- advanced levels, focusing on skill develop- 824-8455, [email protected], Ed 6281, [email protected], sports-am.com ment and trail riding, for cross country and Malmgren, 435-637-2453, ed@castlecountry- September 15, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling downhill riders. Skill instruction ranges from cycling.com, castlecountrycycling.com, car- League North Region Race #2, Utah High basic front wheel lifts and switchback turns to bonrec.com School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and UT, Utah league races are the culmination more., Penny Deck, 604-484-6238 (Canada), August 18, 2018 — El Doce at Pow Mow, Powder Mountain - Eden, UT, 12/6 Hour Mountain of months of fun and practice on school- [email protected], Elli Petersilie, elli@ based mountain bike teams all over the state. dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com Bike Race at Powder Mountain, Utah. Solo, Duo and 3-4 Person Teams. 12 Mile lap, 1200’ Grades 7-12 participate in individual catego- September 29-30, 2018 — Albuquerque MTB vertical per lap, 12 hours. Limited to 400 rid- ries and include both individual and team Festival, Albuquerque, NM, 12 hour race, 2 ers., Jenny Scothern, 801-399-1773, jenny@ scoring. Join or start a team in your area. , Lori hour race, and weekend long mtb festival, goalfoundation.com, Clairesse Miljour, 801- Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides. 399-1773, [email protected], eldo- utahmtb.org, Tasha Heilweil, 801-448-2234, com, ziarides.com ceut.com [email protected], utahmtb.org October 5-7, 2018 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, UT, August 18, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling September 15, 2018 — Utah High School Cycling An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and League Central Region Race #1, Utah High League Central Region Race #3, Utah High gears on world class trails. Participants get School Cycling League Race Series, Soldier School Cycling League Race Series, Vernal, bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admis- Hollow, Midway, UT, Utah league races are UT, Utah league races are the culmination sion to parties and films, 7000 N. Hwy 191 at the culmination of months of fun and prac- of months of fun and practice on school- Moab Brands Trailhead, Mark Sevenoff, 800- tice on school-based mountain bike teams all based mountain bike teams all over the 845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@western- over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in indi- state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual spirit.com, outerbike.com vidual categories and include both individual categories and include both individual and and team scoring. Join or start a team in your team scoring. Join or start a team in your October 6-7, 2018 — October Trek, Weiser, ID, 2 area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on day mountain bike gravel ride, 86 mile rails-to- area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori trails conversion trail from New Meadows to Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@ 26 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

out., James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344-9182, Grand Targhee Resort, so we’re going to pavement., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, The Road Apple Rally began in 1981 as a December 8, 2018 — Dawn to Dusk, Fountain [email protected], idahoenduroseries. race ‘em. It’s going to be a weekend long [email protected], tinkerclassic.com competition between horses and bicycles. It Hills, AZ, Endurance mountain bike relay. com celebration of the Tetons. , Andy Williams, has since become a bicycle only race and Compete as a solo, duo, or team on a fast, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtar- September 15, 2018 — Fire on the Rim Mountain stands as the longest running annual moun- fun course in McDowell Mountain Regional August 5, 2018 — Race Montana Triathlon, Great ghee.com, Montana Enduro Series , con- Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb tain bike race in the United States. Bring the Park. Family friendly camping and event Falls, MT, Electric City Water Park, Olympic [email protected], Christine Wike, races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@ family for a day of fun and try the children’s expo promises a fun weekend! Space is lim- and Sprint distances, Ron Ray, info@racemt. [email protected], mon- fireontherim.com, fireontherim.com riding obstacle course. This celebrated moun- ited to 125 solo riders, 100 two-person, 50 four- com, racemt.com/event/race-montana-tri- tanaenduro.com, grandtargheel.com tain bike race features five divisions: Beginner, person, and 10 corporate entries, Seth Bush, athlon, racemttri.com September 15, 2018 — Idaho High School Cycling League Race, Galena Lodge, ID, Pro, Expert, Sport, Single Speed. The Beginner 505-554-0059, [email protected], zia- August 25, 2018 — Idaho High School Cycling course is a 15 mile loop, all others ride the full rides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona August 11, 2018 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville League Race, Magic Mountain, ID, Dylan Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@ida- homtb.com, idahomtb.org 30 mile Road Apple Rally course. Both courses Race Series, Leadville, CO, Leadville Trail 100 Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb. December 15, 2018 — JayP’s Backyard Fat Bike is one of the most notorious and challenging feature the whoops, where you spend more com, idahomtb.org September 15-16, 2018 — Two Moon 24, Glendo, time in the air then on the ground! Course Pursuit 60k, JayP’s Backyard Series, Island bike races in the world. 100 mile out-and- Park/West Yellowstone, ID, 60k snow bike race back. , Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, pander- August 25, 2018 — Ruby Mountain Relay, Wells, WY, 24 hour race on the trails of Glendo terrain also includes short climbs, flats, sandy State Park in eastern Wyoming. 9.5 mile loop; arroyos and sharp corners. , Jan Bear, 505- on groomed snow machine trails in Island [email protected], leadvilleraceseries. NV, 184 mile relay gravel grinder., Robert Park, ID near Yellowstone National Park., Jay com Johnson, 775-340-5943, 801-718-0557, ruby- approximately 10 laps possible. Fun time all 670-4665, [email protected], Leslie Mueller, night with hot breakfast served Sunday morn- 505-599-1184, [email protected], fmtn. Petervary, 307-413-2248, jaypetervary@gmail. [email protected], rubymountainre- com, fatpursuit.com August 11, 2018 — Steamboat Stinger, Mountain lay.com ing!, Evan O’Toole, [email protected], org/277/Road-Apple-Rally, nmors.org Town Challenge Series, Steamboat Springs, Niesey Heckart, 307-761-1741, niesey@larami- January 4-6, 2019 — JayP’s Backyard Fat Bike CO, Beginning at 8:00am at the Howelsen August 25-26, 2018 — Big Sky Biggie, Big Sky, eracing.com, twomoon24.com October 7, 2018 — Great Trail Race, Truckee, Pursuit 200km or 200 mile, JayP’s Backyard Hill Ski Area in the heart of Steamboat MT, 30 and 50 Mile races on Saturday, Short CA, Ride or Run between Truckee and Tahoe Series, Island Park/West Yellowstone, ID, 2 Springs. The course takes a 50 mile single- Track on Sunday, Starting in Big Sky’s Town September 15, 2018 — Double Dip Downhill, City. The Great Trail Race follows roughly the Distances- 200 km or 200 mile. These endur- track detour into the beautiful backcountry Center (Meadow Village) and climbing into Whitefish, MT, Josh Knight, 406-862-2900, info@ same route as The Great Ski Race between ance events take on an expedition feel of Routt County with a total of roughly 3,500ft the scenic views from Lone Peak and Buck skiwhitefish.com, skiwhitefish.com/events Truckee and Tahoe City with one major dif- and you will need to have outdoor winter elevation gain before returning to the transi- Ridge, riders will ride some of the area’s ference: You choose to run or bike one of September 15, 2018 — Scott Junior Enduro camping skills., Jay Petervary, 307-413-2248, tion/finish area. Solo and duo team options most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite Cup at Gunnison, Scott Enduro Cup Series, [email protected], fatpursuit.com available, Nate Bird, 866-464-6639, nate@ of single-track, double-track, gravel roads Gunnison, CO, Junior riders ages 9-17 will put division course adds in more technically chal- honeystinger.com, Jordan Edwards, 866-464- and the occasional paved segment, Natalie it all on the line at this one-day enduro race lenging terrain., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, June 1, 2019 — The Angry Horse Gravel Grinder, 6639, [email protected], Osborn, 907-223-0858, natalie@wonderbuild. at the storied Hartman Rocks Recreation [email protected], Kiley McInroy, Idaho Falls, ID, Come crush some gravel and honeystinger.com/steamboatstinger.html com, bigskybiggie.com Area. A local favorite, Hartman Rocks offers [email protected], bigblueadven- Ride the Angry Horse. This fully supported ride playful and challenging trails in the high des- ture.com, greattrailrace.com August 11-12, 2018 — Scott Enduro Cup at August 25, 2018 — Battle of the Gravel, offers three different routes. The Filly Run is a ert for a variety of skill levels, not part of the Durango, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Durango, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Savery, WY, October 13, 2018 — Tour of the White Mountains, rolling 10 miles of all gravel fun, the Colt Run series, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@ CO, New date! Athletes can expect climbs South of , WY, The race will start and Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest stand- is 45 miles and 4200 vertical feet of climbing. mtsports.com, Sara Valerious, 847-946-4182, at altitude, abundant wildlife and technical finish at the Little Snake River Museum. Riders ing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The Finally the Stud Run is 120 miles of epic suf- [email protected], endurocupmtb. Tour is a grassroots event with laid back fering, rolling all the way down and around descents from Round 3 in Durango, CO. This will start between 7 and 9 am and return com stop will feature one day of backcountry to a BBQ, band and brews on the grounds vibes among a gathering of bike-minded Blackfoot Reservoir and on through the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, before turning riding and one day of lift-accessed racing of the Museum. 95 miles, Adam Leiferman, September 15, 2018 — Squash Blossam individuals., Zoe Loffreda, 520-623-1584, up Horse Creek. Register at USACycling.com at Purgatory Resort., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349- 307-462-6038, [email protected], Screamer MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road [email protected], Dave Castro, dcastro@ ALL of the proceeds will go to saving Wild 4612, [email protected], Sara Valerious, Kimberly Coats, 307-383-7778, 530-744-8773, Series, Gallup, NM, Takes place on the High epicrides.com, epicrides.com Mustangs. Come out and ride the untamed., 847-946-4182, [email protected], [email protected], wyoming- Desert Trail System, a series of loops on the October 13, 2018 — Idaho High School Cycling Brooke Jeffs, 208-528-0664, ridetheangry- endurocupmtb.com gravel.com, battleofthegravel.com pristine mesas overlooking Gallup. The course League Race, Boise, ID, Bogus Basin, Dylan is primarily single-track, hard packed clay [email protected], cbibikes.com, ridethean- August 11, 2018 — Powderhorn 100k Gravel August 31-September 2, 2018 — Rebecca’s Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb. gryhorse.com interspersed with slick rock, small climbs and com, idahomtb.org Grinder, Tour of Colorado Series, Leadville, Private Idaho, Ketchum, ID, 50mi or 100mi technical sections., Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, CO, The last event in our 2018 Series, the gravel grinder put on by professional racer [email protected], Andy Stravers, 505-862- October 14, 2018 — Prescott Enduro, Prescott, Utah Weekly Powderhorn 100k is a scenic road & gravel Rebecca Rusch in her hometown of Ketchum, 2442, [email protected], AZ, MBAA , 480-442-4229, [email protected], tour of the Western Colorado region featuring Idaho. The route can be done as a chal- squashblossomclassic.com, nmors.org mbaa.net high altitude lakes, alpine climbs, and epic lenging ride or a lung busting, thigh scream- views along the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. ing race up into the mountains surrounding September 16, 2018 — Sunrise Ski Resort Enduro, October 19-21, 2018 — USA Cycling Collegiate Road Race Series 63 miles, Andy Bohlmann, 719-428-5807, 719- Ketchum and Sun Valley. It is a beautiful Sunrise Ski Resort, AZ, MBAA , 480-442-4229, Mountain Bike National Championships, 651-1677, [email protected], tourof- route and it all ends in a great down-home [email protected], mbaa.net Missoula, MT, Collegiate National Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium Series — colorado.com party with food, festivities, music, and liba- Championships and Montana High School Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, 6555 tions, Colleen Quindlen, 254-541-9661, col- September 22, 2018 — Royal 50 Mountain Championships, Chuck Hodge, 719-434- W. 2100 S., Saturdays at 11 am in March - August 17-19, 2018 — Rocky Mountain Race [email protected], rebeccaspriva- Bike Race, Canon City, CO, mtb race, 20 4200, [email protected], Chad Sperry, Tuesdays at 6pm, April - through September, Series Purgatory, Durango, CO, Keith Darner, teidaho.com or 50 miles, Gordon Eckstrom, director@bike- [email protected], Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, A and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, Marek Shon, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproduc- sandbrews.org, Ashlee Sack, 719-248-6376, [email protected], usacycling.org 801-209-2479, [email protected], utah- tions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com September 1-3, 2018 — Purgatory’s Revenge [email protected], bikesandbrews.org, critseries.com Pro XCT and GRT, Purgartory, CO, Pro cross royal50.com October 27, 2018 — Prescott 6er, Prescott, AZ, August 18, 2018 — Wright Brothers - The Building country and gravity tour races, Chuck Hodge, 6 hour and 12 hour mountain bike race on Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt Company - Enduro, Idaho Enduro Series, 719-434-4200, [email protected], pur- September 22, 2018 — Roan Cliff Chaos, Rifle, a 9 mile loop with solo, duo, junior, masters Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - McCall, ID, Enduro Sunday. Courses divided gatoryresort.com CO, Start west end of Town of Rifle on W 3rd and singlespeed categories, Breanna Bissell, September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the by ability. No license required. Hotel McCall St. Bike race leads to Hubbard Mesa trail net- 480-734-0558, [email protected], International Center, Marek Shon, 801-209- is available right on the lake, plus plenty of September 1, 2018 — Joe Cosley Pancake Ride work and finish there. Run race stays around prescott6er.com 2479, [email protected], utahcritseries. camping nearby. Held at Jug Mountain. Pro Gravel Grinder, Whitefish, MT, 140 miles, 15000 town and finishes same location as start. Bike: com payout, James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344- feet of climbing, gravel grinder, Brad Lamson, Various distances up to 22 miles, depending October 27, 2018 — Mount Lemmon Gravel 9182, [email protected], idahoenduro- 406-250-9827, , pancakeride.com on category and course. Run: 5k with various Grinder, Oracle, AZ, 3rd Annual, 40, 50, 60 DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West series.com, jugmountainranch.com course challenges and features., John Klish, mile options on the back gravel roads of Mt. Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the September 2, 2018 — Signal Peak Challenge 970-744-4450, madness@madracingcolorado. Lemmon with elevation gains ranging from Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A August 18-19, 2018 — 12 and 24 Hours of MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Silver com, madracingcolorado.com 3,000 to 8,000ft. Begins at 7 a.m. at the YMCA flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Call Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to City, NM, 12, 25, and 31 mile races, Jan Bear, - Triangle Y Ranch just north of Tucson on the for information regarding C flite. Wednesdays provide awareness and adaptive equipment 505-670-4665, [email protected], Martyn September 23, 2018 — Horny Toad Hustle MTB “backside” of the Santa Catalina Mountains., April April - August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, to individuals living with paralysis and other Pearson, 575-654-3966, martynpearson56@ Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las John McCarrell, 615-636-4828, john@mtlem- [email protected], utahcritseries.com life altering disabilities. Race features both gmail.com, signalpeakchallenge.com, nmors. Cruces, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@ mongravelgrinder.com, mtlemmongravel- Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Utah Crit bicycle and hand cycle courses. Held in org gmail.com, Dave Halliburton, 575-312-5991, grinder.com Herron Park., Tia Celentano, 406-261-1769, [email protected], hornytoadhustle.com, Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 [email protected], 24hoursofflat- September 8, 2018 — Barn Burner 104, Leadville nmors.org October 27-28, 2018 — Glorieta Cyclocross, miles to top of Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. head.org, facebook.com/24HoursOfFlathead Race Series, Flagstaff, AZ, 104 mile moun- Glorieta, NM, New Mexico-El Paso Regional Every other Thursday April through August, tain bike race, Solo, Duo, Teams, Kaibab September 26-30, 2018 — The San Juan XC Championship, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. August 18-19, 2018 — Enduro X Race, Revolution and Coconino National Forest, Camping on Mountain Bike Festival, Durango, CO, Held at [email protected], core-crew.com com, utahcritseries.com Enduro Series, Steamboat Springs, CO, David private land. 26 and 52 mile options. Party Purgatory Ski Resort, three days of mountain Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro. afterwards with music, food, and beer, Jeff bike riding via chair lift and shuttled high November 3, 2018 — Showdown at Usery Pass, com, revolutionenduro.com Frost, 928-380-0633, [email protected], country rides (permit pending), live music and Phoenix, AZ, 8 hour cross country race on Utah Road Racing barnburnermtb.com, leadvilleraceseries.com numerous craft beer and spirits. This event an 11 mile loop, solo, duo, quad, and relay August 18, 2018 — Togwotee Gravel Fondo, will also include a demo program. We have options, free kids races, Two Wheel Jones , August 6-12, 2018 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Jackson , WY, 60 and 105 mile options, held September 8, 2018 — Idaho High School invited many industry leaders in the world of [email protected], mesabikerace. Various, UT, The Tour of Utah is a UCI 2.HC at Togwotee Pass, a mountain pass located Cycling League Race, Targhee, ID, Dylan mountain bikes to have product at this event, net sanctioned stage race for the top men’s on the Continental Divide in the Absaroka Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb. so come on out and throw your leg over a teams in the world. As America’s Toughest November 17, 2018 — 12 Hours of Fury, Fountain Mountains of Wyoming, between the towns com, idahomtb.org bike or two and try a few accessories from Stage Race, the race covers more than 500 Hills, AZ, 12 Hours of Fury will test your body, of Dubois and Moran Junction in the Jackson the best of the industry. This event happens in miles across Utah, and 52,000 feet of climb- September 8, 2018 — Crosscut Crush, Montana mind and mountain biking skills. The race will Hole valley. All participants must carry September to maximize the viewing pleasure ing. It is broadcast worldwide on Tour Tracker Off-Road Series (MORS), Bozeman, MT, This begin and end at the Four Peaks Staging Area accesible bear spray!, Forest Dramis, jackson- of the fall color change in the southwest cor- and is free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour cross-country mountain bike race is on a in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The 15 [email protected], jhcycling.org ner of the state and to showcase all the trails of Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], mostly singletrack loop in the beautiful Bridger mile loop is smooth, fast and fun. The most that Purgatory Ski Area has been building for tourofutah.com August 18-19, 2018 — Rendezvous Enduro, Mountains near Bozeman (formerly Bohart loops in 12 hours wins it!, Jeremy Graham, 623- the past couple of years., Keith Darner, 719- Montana Enduro Series, Teton Village, WY, Bash), Alex Lussier, [email protected], 330-0913, [email protected], 4peak- August 11, 2018 — Wildflower Hill Climb, 221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions. Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon- Megan Lawson, 406-570-7475, meganmclaw- sracing.com/events/12-hours-of-fury-2017 Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ [email protected], gallatinvalleybicycleclub. during the 75 mile course option in this wom- December 8, 2018 — Frosty the Fat Bike series montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. org, gascyclingteam.com September 29, 2018 — Idaho High School en-only cycling event. Age-group cash prizes. - Race #1 Grand Targhee , Grand Targhee, com, montanabicycleguild.org Cycling League Race, McCall, ID, Jug Gift for all who complete the climb., Stacie September 8-9, 2018 — Vapor Trail 125, Salida, WY, The series opener of the Frosty the Fat Mountain Ranch, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340- Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-336-6198, wildflow- August 18-19, 2018 — Steamboat Springs CO, 125 miles, 20,000 feet of climbing, 10 pm Bike series will be held at Grand Targhee Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Steamboat start, singletrack, Earl Walker, 719-539-9295, 5200, [email protected], idahomtb.org [email protected], wildflowerpedalfest. Resort. The course will be mostly groomed com Springs, CO, Saturday racing will start with a [email protected], Tom , 719-539-9295, September 29, 2018 — JayP’s Backyard Gravel single track course of 8-9 miles long. There shuttle ride to access new never raced trails [email protected], vaportrail125.com Pursuit, JayP’s Backyard Series, Island Park/ will also be fat bike demos for the race day. August 11, 2018 — The Ultimate Challenge for 3-4 Stages in the back country. Sunday West Yellowstone, ID, 60 or 120 miles near race details will be posted in November., Presented by University of Utah Health Care, August 19, will be three Stages with lift and September 8, 2018 — Wyo 131 Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Lander, WY, Yellowstone National Park on Forest Service Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awil- Salt Lake City, UT, A hosted by pedal transfers at the Steamboat Bike Park roads. It’s an incredible time of year to be [email protected], frostythefatbike. the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will and Forest Service trail system, David Scully, 51 or 106 miles, gravel grinders around and through the Snowy Range Mountains in south- in this area and visit YNP!, Jay Petervary, com/2018/, grandtarghee.com follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route 970-846-5012, [email protected], 307-413-2248, [email protected], grav- revolutionenduro.com east Wyoming, landercycling.org, Tony Ferlisi, [email protected], Mike Dicken, elpursuit.com August 19, 2018 — Tamarack Twister, Knobby 307-332-2926, [email protected], September 29, 2018 — Grinduro, Lost Sierra Tire Series, Donnelly, ID, Cross country and Adam Leiferman, 307-462-6038, leiferman. Triple Crown, Quincy, CA, 62 miles of pave- enduro race on Sunday at a beautiful venue., [email protected], wyominggravel.com, ment, gravel, and singletrack with a TON of Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ wyo131.com climbing and twisty descents. Most of the ride gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com September 8, 2018 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, is casual, there are four timed sections that August 24-26, 2018 — NW Cup Series #7, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole fam- are designed to cater to specific strengths. Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Whitefish, MT, ily! Race a coal fired steam engine that is Grinduro racers and spectators are treated Downhill race. Held at Whitefish Bike Park. over 100 years old. The event will accom- tothree days of camping, live music (includ- Friday will be open practice. Saturday will modate both road and mountain bike rid- ing a late-night DJ), beer, awesome food, be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX ers of all ages., Meg Rhoades, 775-289-3720, and campfires., Greg Williams, willie@sierra- seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all 800-496-9350, [email protected], www. trails.org, grinduro.com categories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@ elynevada.net September 29-30, 2018 — 12 Hour of nwcup.com, www.nwcup.com September 14-16, 2018 — Tinker Classic, Beatty, Albuquerque Race and MTB Festival, August 25-26, 2018 — Grand Targhee Enduro, NV, MTB Race and Festival, 60k race, Guided Albuquerque, NM, The weekend will be full Montana Enduro Series, Grand Targhee, WY, rides, demo bikes and industry vendors. Enjoy of activities with the anchor event being There’s some seriously fun trails at Wyoming’s 60+ miles of single track or gravel roads and the 12 Hours of Albuquerque from 7am to 7pm on Saturday. The course for the 12 Hours of Albuquerque is 11+ miles of fast, fun, occasionally technical, but mostly flowy singletrack in the beautiful pine forests above Albuquerque, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com September 30, 2018 — Kingman Enduro, Kingman, AZ, MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@ mbaa.net, mbaa.net October 6, 2018 — Road Apple Rally MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Farmington, NM, August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 27

before the pros start, with the same climbs 343-3782, [email protected], for our injured veterans and their families, 14,272 feet —one of the most challenging October 27, 2018 — Fall Tour de St. George, and high altitude finish. This ride has earned georgescycles.com plus a chance to connect with some of one-day bike rides in Utah!, Greg Hoole, 801- St. George, UT, Tour around southern Utah the title of “America’s Toughest One Day our military heroes, Brian Marcucci, 602-284- 272-7556, [email protected], and see some of the most scenic views as Cycling Adventure” and for this year will August 19, 2018 — Arizona State Time Trial 20K 6419, [email protected], wheelsofjusticeutah.org you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock feature timing on the final climb up Little Championships, Picacho, AZ, Arizona State classy.org/event/expedition-wasatch-2018/ State Park as well as all the beautiful colors Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of Individual Time trial, 20K. Course out & back, e167261 September 14-16, 2018 — Haute Route Utah, throughout this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], flat, first ride start 6:30 AM, rider go off in 30 Cedar City, UT, 3 day ride featuring two road event is one of our best Gran Fondos in south- tourofutah.com seconds intervals. USA Cycling State awards., August 11, 2018 — The Ultimate Challenge climbs and a time-trial all based out of the ern Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ Nippy Feldhake III, 520-747-2544 , nippy-mr- Presented by University of Utah Health Care, hosting city. , Katrina Younce, kyounce@ redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435- August 18, 2018 — Utah State Time Trial [email protected], tucsonmasters.org, Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by milefortyfour.com, Gretchen Brett, 719-287- 229-6251, [email protected], Championship, UCA Series, Goshen, UT, azcycling.org the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will 8489, contact.northamerica@hauteroute. Ryan Gurr, [email protected], ridesouther- Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route org, hauteroute.org nutah.com eracing.com, utahbikeracing.com August 19, 2018 — Double Eagle Time Trial before the pros start, with the same climbs Series, Albequerque, NM, 20k, Phil Neis, and high altitude finish. This ride has earned September 15, 2018 — Wonder Woman Ride, August 24-27, 2018 — Hoodoo 500, Utah [email protected], echelonracing- the title of “America’s Toughest One Day Payson, UT, Join us for the 9th annual fully Regional Road Touring Triple Crown, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop team.com Cycling Adventure” and for this year will supported all women’s bike ride, choose race through Southern Utah. Non-stop or between the 15, 30, 70 or 100 mile options. August 26, 2018 — Arizona State Time Trial 40K feature timing on the final climb up Little stage race, solo and relay team divisions. Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of Remember that every woman is a wonder and Gran Fondos 300 mile option as well., Deborah Bowling, Championships, Arizona City, AZ, Arizona woman!, Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, State Individual Time trial, 40K. Course out Utah , 801-325-7000, [email protected], 818-889-2453, [email protected], tourofutah.com [email protected], Carolina Hoodoo500.com & back, flat, first ride start 6:30 AM, rider go Herrin, [email protected], wonder- ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, off in 30 seconds intervals. USA Cycling State August 11, 2018 — Wildflower Pedalfest, womanride.com August 25, 2018 — Utah Tour de Donut, awards., Nippy Feldhake III, 520-747-2544 Morgan, UT, Fully-supported, women-only American Fork, UT, 11th Annual event - Most , [email protected], tucson- cycling event. 4 course options (20, 30, 50, 70 September 21-22, 2018 — Bike the Bear NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile laps, masters.org, azcycling.org miles). Finish line celebration, catered lunch, Century, Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 miles. eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts at 8:00 Begins at Raspberry Square in Garden City, September 2, 2018 — Kitt Peak Time Trial, live band, raffle, massages, expo and more., am., Glenn Smith, info@utahtourdedonut. Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-336-6198, UT. Ride around the scenic Bear Lake loop com, utahtourdedonut.org Tucson, AZ, 11.6 mile hill climb time trial up on the Utah/Idaho border!, Nelson Palmer, and Beyond Kitt Peak, 3400’ vertical., Donald Melhado, [email protected], wildflower- pedalfest.com 435-760-6901, [email protected], Tom August 25, 2018 — West Mountain Road Race, 520-325-7978, [email protected], azcycling. Jensen, 801-475-7488, tom.jensen@scouting. August 4-11, 2018 — Ride Idaho, Ketchum, UCA Series, West Mountain, UT, 100 Miles of org, saguarovelo.org August 11, 2018 — Randy Wirth Half Century org, trappertrails.org/bike Sun Valley, ID, 7-Day fully supported, non- rolling terrain around West Mountain in Utah Ride, Logan, UT, Join us for a favorite scenic competitive roadbike tour with SAG support, County, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ September 2, 2018 — West Elk Bicycle Classic, September 21-22, 2018 — Salt to Saint Relay, Gunnison, CO, 34-46 mile north rim Black tour of Cache Valley’s long-time Logan busi- mechanics, showers, beer garden, entertain- extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com nessman, roast master and conservationist, Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from ment, 355 miles of spectacular scenery. Tent Canyon, 52 mile Raghorn, or 134 mile West Elk Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy 89. September 8, 2018 — LOTOJA Classic Road Bicycle Classic routes options available. This Randy Wirth. Proceeds from the RWHCR will and Porter Service available. Post Falls to be used to enhance bird habitat through Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 per- Sandpoint, Trout Creek, Prichard, Wallace, Race, Logan, UT, 36th Annual, 1 day, 3 states, ride is fully supported with optional fundrais- son relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to ing to help stop type 1 diabetes by donations out Cache Valley area and promote Be Safe Medimont, Post Falls, Earl Grief, 208-890-4434, Be Seen cycling practices, Dee Cudney, 435- categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, [email protected], rideidaho.org Jackson Hole, WY, Brent Chambers, 801-546- to research and treatment. Bikes and Books [email protected], salttosaint.com 0090, [email protected], lotojaclassic. for Kids will also benefit., Jeff Hillis, p2pcy- 363-6183, 435-753-4777, [email protected], August 4, 2018 — Copper Triangle Alpine com [email protected], westelkbicycleclassic.com, randywirthhcr.org, randywirth50miles.org September 22-23, 2018 — Moab Century Tour, Classic, Copper Mountain, CO, 12th Annual. p2pcolorado.com Moab, UT, A two day cycling event that September 29, 2018 — Gran Fondo Moab, August 18, 2018 — CF Cycle For Life, Coalville/ The Copper Triangle has long been consid- Morgan, UT, Fully supported, beautiful covers all of the amazing landscape Moab ered one of Colorado’s classic alpine road Moab, UT, Mass start timed September 10-15, 2018 — World Human has to offer! From gaining elevation into the event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC), Battle autumn ride with five route options - 20,40, rides. Graced with breathtaking scenery, gor- 60, 80 and 100 miles. All funds raised go to La Sal Mountains (including “The Big Nasty!”), geous roads and three challenging climbs, miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanc- Mountain, NV, International cyclists compete to carving down through our red rock can- tioned race, but you will get a time, awards, on SR305, 5 miles to a 200 meter time trap. the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., Laura Hadley, the ride exemplifies cycling in the Colorado 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, [email protected], yons, and finishing along the Colorado River, Rockies. The course is 78 miles, with an and placing., Scott Newton, 435-654-8650, Current record is 89.59 mph. Classes: Men’s, this event has landscape worth training for! 800-635-1792, [email protected], Women’s, Juniors in Open, Multi-track, and Amanda Livnat, 801-532-2335, alivnat@cff. elevation gain of almost 6,000 feet over three org, Jessica Rose, 801-532-2335, [email protected], Live music, beverages, great food await mountain passes., Scott Olmsted, info@cop- granfondomoab.com Arm Power. Cyclists from around the world you at the post-ride party. Every registration will gather on SR305, perhaps the fastest John Wojciechowski, 801-532-2335, 801-725- pertriangle.com, Scott Olmsted, scottyo@ October 9-12, 2018 — Huntsman World Senior 3227, [email protected], fightcf.cff.org includes a donation to the Moab Healthcare clippedinevents.com, Amanda Knutson, 515- stretch of road in the world to see who is the Foundation/cancer treatment room. Ask Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be fastest cyclist in the world., Al or Alice Krause, 681-6036, amanda@clippedinproductions. 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, August 18, 2018 — To the Moon and Back how your community can benefit! Join us in com, coppertriangle.com, emgcolorado. 707-443-8261, [email protected], ihpva. , Tabiona, UT, Come and enjoy September when temperatures cool down, downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport and org, whpsc.org com/wordpress/?page_id=10 Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800-562- the High Uintahs. There are four ride options: the fall foliage comes alive, and cyclists from 1268, 435-674-0550, [email protected], September 14-16, 2018 — Silver State 508, Reno, Century, 75, 50, and 25 mile. All 4 rides will across the country unite in red rock coun- August 4, 2018 — Tour de Big Bear Gran Fondo, seniorgames.net NV, 35th Annual, Founded by John Marino cover the back roads of Duchesne County try to experience awe-inspiring landscapes., Big Bear Lake, CA, 25, 50, 70, 107 and 125 in 1983 and recognized as “The Toughest 48 that has very minimal traffic. Free overnight Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, miles! Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake, October 13, 2018 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt hours in Sport,” This 508-mile bicycle race is camping is available. The ride will be based [email protected], skinnytireevents. San Bernardino National Forest, 11,500’ San Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of revered the world over for its epic mountain out of Tabiona, Utah. Elevations from 6,522 to com Gorgonio and its 10,000’ plus peaks., Tour City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary 8,150. This ride is fully supported by providing de Big Bear , [email protected], tour- climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, September 22, 2018 — Goldilocks Utah, Park where we will have awards, food, music and its reputation as one of the toughest lunch and dinner. All proceeds will go to debigbear.com and fun, James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@ Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks but most gratifying endurance challenges the Rapha House & Operation Underground August 4-11, 2018 — BRNW California 2018, sports-am.com, sports-am.com Railroad, non-profit organizations that help is a women only bike ride, with a gorgeous available, bar none. Solo, two-person relay, route starting at Utah State Park and beauti- Yreka, CA, Spirit of Shasta: One-week road and four-person relay divisions. The Silver rescue children from trafficking and sexual tour, fully supported, with legendary BRNW exploitation., Karen Redden, 435-828-0467, ful fall weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 Regional Weekly State 508 is a Race Across AMerica (RAAM) mile route options, Goldilocks has a route food and amenities. 435 miles, 34,000 feet of Qualifier, which traverses Highway 50, the [email protected], tothemoonand- elevation gain. Yreka, Happy Camp, Hoopa, back-events.com that is ‘just right’ for everyone!, Randy Gibb, Loneliest Road in America., Robert Panzera, 801-222-9577, [email protected], Weaverville, Etna, Weed, Mt. Shasta Climb, Road Race Series 917-543-2670, [email protected], Jo Panzera, August 25, 2018 — Cache Valley Century Tour, goldilocksride.com/gsl Yreka, Jim Moore, 503-281-1526, 503-504-2656, [email protected], the508.com Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. [email protected], bicycleridesnw.org May 9-August 8, 2018 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ September 22, 2018 — Ride for the Kids, September 16, 2018 — Mt. Graham Hill Climb, Proceeds benefit Common Ground, a August 5, 2018 — SPNDX Stampede Gravel Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds support their Syracuse, UT, 100% of monies raised go to Safford, AZ, 8 am, mass start, Nippy Feldhake the MAKE-A-WISH UTAH FOUNDATION. Ride Grinder, Big Bear Lake, CA, Taking place ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, III, 520-747-2544 , nippy-mr-smarty-pants@ adaptive cycling program. Richmond to 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May 9 to Antelope Island. Ride options: 25/50/100 on Sunday following the Tour de Big Bear juno.com, azcycling.org Preston, Idaho and back through scenic road event riders start in the Village and are at 6:30 pm7:00 pm, June 6, June 27 and July terrain. Great last century before LoToJa!, miles, depending on skill level of the rider. 25Hill Climbs:Park at Cherry Springs, Crystal September 22, 2018 — Bear Lake Monster Ride times available at www.rcwilley.com/ challenged with a 44 mile route including Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, fire road climbs and single track through start at Cherry Springs and Scout start at Cross, St. Charles, UT/ID, A Dirt Fondo along [email protected], Sammie ride Ride begins at Syracuse RC Willey, 1693 bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best the back roads of the Bear Lake Valley. W. 2700 S. Syracuse, UT. Breakfast, lunch and the trees, that will make it a Stampede like Macfarlane, 435-713-0288, Sammie@cgad- no other in the series. The gravel ride will be Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately Starting and finishing at St. Charles, Idaho, ventures.org, CJ Sherlock, 435-713-0288, 435- drinks will be provided. Tons of prizes given 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 23 -Crystal the race tours the foothills and backcountry away in raffle., Devin Kingsbury, 801-663-3267, limited to 200 stampeders., Tour de Big Bear , 757-2889, [email protected], [email protected], Unicorn , unicorn@ Summit, 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 13-Scout, July of the Bear Lake Valley with approximately CacheValleyCentury.com [email protected] , Brent Jones, 11-Crystal Summit, August 8-ScoutCategories: 70 miles of dirt and gravel and just enough 801-774-2801, 801-645-0247, brent.jones@ spndxstampede.com, spndxstampede.com End of season awards for men and women’s pavement to get you where you’re going. A August 25, 2018 — Summit Challenge, Park rcwilley.com, rcwilley.com/dp/Ride-for-the- August 11, 2018 — HeART of Idaho Century overall winners of these categories: A’s , B’s , cut off exists for those looking for closer to 60 City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit Kids-2018.jsp Ride, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile the pavement for a 100, 52, or 16-mile road Master’s 50+, Triathlete, Recreational (Non TT miles. Cyclocross or Mountain Bikes are your September 29, 2018 — Gran Fondo Moab, options. Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully bike, Eddie Merckx style), Single Speed, and best options. Race it, ride it, love it., Jared ride event in support of the National Ability stocked rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route Center’s mission. All three fully-supported Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling Clydesdale (210 lbs+) and Athena (150 lbs+). , Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 is flat to rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, [email protected], com, racebearlake.com routes of this event follow paved roads in Benefit for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., and around the beautiful Park City mountain- miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanc- Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@ tioned race, but you will get a time, awards, Miyai Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, yahoo.com, idahocycling.com September 22, 2018 — Telluride 200 Gran side. This exciting event promises to serve up Fondo, Telluride, CO, 14th annual, From the and placing., Scott Newton, 435-654-8650, [email protected], theartmuseum. a challenge for a wide range of cycling lev- org/Century.htm high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend els and abilities. And don’t forget – all Summit 800-635-1792, [email protected], Regional Road Racing past hillsides of quaking aspens along a route Challenge riders who have a disability can granfondomoab.com August 11, 2018 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, that passes through millions of years of geo- register and ride for free! The 102 ride goes October 20, 2018 — SoJo Marathon Bike Tour, Libby, MT, Fully supported 83 or 44 mile bike logic record, ultimately finding themselves at through the prestigious Wolf Creek Ranch SoJo Race Series, South Jordan, UT, SoJo ride which tours the breathtaking shoreline ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, the base of striated sandstone cliffs reaching property which is usually closed off to road isn’t just for runners! Our non-competitive of Lake Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a up to 1,000 feet overhead. Benefits the Just bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your choice and Bike Tour offers a beautiful ride that begins Blues Festival Finale. Fundraiser for Search & for Kids Foundation. , Todd Hageman, 435- end up back at the National Ability Center in Daybreak and continues along the Rescue. Starts at 8 am., Dejon Raines, 406- NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, 414-1942, [email protected], Victoria for food, drinks and music., Burchie Benton, Oquirrh Mountains before winding through 291-3635, [email protected], Pam Lovely, 773-590-6499, [email protected], 435-649-3991, 435-200-0990, events@discov- Herriman and South Jordan, Janell Payne, Boyke, 406-293-3556, info@letourdekooca- and Beyond m2dbikeride.com ernac.org, Whitney Thompson, 435-649-3991, 801-253-5203, ext 1411, [email protected], nusa.com, letourdekoocanusa.com October 12, 2018 — Nevada Senior Games, [email protected], summitchal- SoJoMarathon.com lenge100.org, discovernac.org August 11-12, 2018 — Bike MS - Wyoming’s August 4-5, 2018 — Idaho Senior Games, Kuna, Las Vegas, NV, Cycling competition for age October 20, 2018 — Extra Mile Racing Mini Bighorn Country Classic, Bike MS, Sheridan, ID, 5k and 10K Time Trials both at 9 a.m. groups: 50-94. 5 and 10k time trials, 20 and August 25, 2018 — Sevier Valley Rooster Ride, Fondo, Salt Lake City, UT, A mini-gran fondo, WY, Bike MS has become a rallying point of date cooresponds to order of listing, 20 K 40k road races, start: Part of the Huntsman Richfield, UT, Sevier County in conjunction Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil- the MS movement creating a community of Aug 5 and 40 K Aug 4 Road Races at 10 World Senior Games in 2018, Tim Jones, 702- with Sevier County Trail Days is presenting eracing.com, extramileracing.com shared commitment determined to end MS. a.m., qualifying year for 2019 National Senior 994-6205, [email protected], nevada.fusesport. a 33, 55, or 100 mile bike ride thru scenic Games. Held at S. Cole Road & Hubbard/10 com, seniorgames.net Central Utah. Event will be chipped, with Mile Creek Rd., Mike Thorton, 208-861-8000, fully stocked rest stops, great swag and [email protected], Frank Utah Road Touring and lunch. Metal and Tee Shirt provided. 33 mile Gilbert, 208-853-1964, frank@georgescycles. option has a 800 ft gain, 1,163 ft gain for com, idahoseniorgames.org the 55 mile option, and 4,061 ft for the 100 Gran Fondos mile option., Chad McWilliams, 435-893-0457, August 11, 2018 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, 435-421-2743, [email protected], Lamoille, NV, 13th annual. Road Race hill traildaysutah.com/sv-rooster-ride/ climb, 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb in Ruby August 9-10, 2018 — Warrior Recovery Mountains. Race starts at 9am. Post event Challenge - Expedition Wasatch, Salt Lake September 2-8, 2018 — Tour of Southern Utah, picnic and awards in Lamoille Grove, City, UT, Free Wheel Foundation is kicking-off St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, 11:30am, Gayle Hughes, 775-753-7789, 775- a new series of fundraising events titled the Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles 934-4532, [email protected], elkovelo. Warrior Recovery Challenge. As a first event, per day. Opportunities to work part/ride part., com we are announcing the 2018 Expedition Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ Wasatch - A multi-day cycling fundraiser set planetultra.com, planetultra.com August 11, 2018 — Pikes Peak Hill Climb, in the Wasatch Mountains just to the east Colorado Summit Cycling Series, Colorado of Salt Lake City, Utah. Expedition Wasatch September 15, 2018 — Wheels of Justice, Ain’t Springs, CO, The start line is located at 9,390 offers fantastic, challenging cycling venues, No Mountain High Enough, Sandy, UT, The ft./2,862 m and the finish line is 156 turns, the opportunity to fuel the recovery journey ride will ascend each of Salt Lake City’s five 12.42 mi./20 km, later, with an average grade riding canyons, for a total of 116.3 miles and of 7%, and a gain in altitude of 4,725 ft./1.440 m, to conclude at 14,115 ft./4,302m. It will be held in conjunction with The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb gran fondo fun ride, The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@ thesportscorp.org, Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], usacycling. org, PikesPeakCyclingHillClimb.org August 18, 2018 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Boise, ID, 42nd Annual, Mike Cooley, 208- 28 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

Bike MS is a weekend that allows people to NV 89044, Andy Bestwick, 702-806-5991, 3feet- , Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, brennan5231@ mile swim, a 18.5-mile mountain bike and a September 8-9, 2018 — XTERRA Fruita Triathlon come together and celebrate being part of a [email protected], threefeetforpete.org comcast.net, tourofthegila.com 6.2-mile trail run, mass start at 9 am in the Park and Desert’s Edge Triathlon Festival, XTERRA movement by and for the 400,000 Americans and the finish line festivities begin at noon America Tour, Fruita, CO, The Desert’s Edge living with MS. This two-day, fully supported September 15, 2018 — Tour de Vineyards, October 20, 2018 — Goldilocks Vegas, with the racer feed and music. Kids triathlon Tri Festival brings you two days of racing, a ride covers rolling plains, mountain climbs, Palisade, CO, Come join this 25-mile ride Goldilocks Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, The to follow--2 different lengths, 13 and under., weekend of camping with other triathletes scenic vistas, and historic towns including through Colorado’s Wine County just prior only women exclusive ride event in Nevada. Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockie- and their fans, and a fun end to the Colorado Buffalo, Story, Big Horn, Ranchester, Dayton to the Colorado Mountain Winefest., Scott Cyclists can choose from a 20, 40, 60, 80, and [email protected], wildrockiesracing.com, Tri Season. Desert’s Edge weekend includes and many more! We offer a challenge for Olmsted, [email protected], 100 mile ride all featuring downhill, flat, and xterraplanet.com your choice of XTERRA Sprint (not eligible for novice and experienced cyclists alike. , Alexis Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@ rolling terrain in Red Rock Canyon. , Randy points) or XTERRA Tri on Saturday, your choice Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis.bradley@nmss. clippedinproductions.com, tourdevineyards. Gibb, 801-222-9577, randy@goldilocksride. August 19, 2018 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA of Sprint or Olympic distance road tri’s on org, Molly Palmer, 307-433-8664, 855-372-1331, com com, goldilocksride.com/events/glv America, Incline Village, NV, XTERRA, Sprint, Sunday!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, madness@ and Duathlon. Course Distance: Full Course: [email protected], bikemswyoming.org September 15-16, 2018 — Bike MS: Cycle the October 20, 2018 — Solvang Autumn Double madracingcolorado.com, DesertsEdgeTri. 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter com, madracingcolorado.com August 11, 2018 — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Silver Valley, Bike MS, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Bike Century and Double Metric Century, Solvang, beach run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run. Bike CA, 200 miles or 200 kilometers in Southern Cycling Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, This MS: Cycle the Silver Valley is an unforgettable, Tunnel Creek, and then onto the Flume Trail, September 15, 2018 — Camp Yuba Sprint CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. is an epic hill climb on Pikes Peak America’s one- or two-day journey through the ances- which overlooks Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Rim Triathlon, RACE TRI, Yuba State Park, UT, These A perfect first time double century. 100 mile Mountain, starting at 9,390 feet and finish- tral lands of the Coeur d’Alene nation on a Trail. Both the Short and Long course com- Sprint and olympic are all about option too., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, ing 12.42 miles later at 14,115 feet. There is “Rails to Trails” path almost completely off of plete the 22 mile bike, approximately 4000 indian summers, camping, and good ol’ fash- [email protected], planetultra.com a timed race and gran fondo, with waves roadways. What makes this ride so special? feet of climbing. The trail running course is ion , biking, and running. All of the starting at 6:15 am., The Sports Corp , 719- As many as 200 riders will cruise along loop- relatively flat, fast and scenic., Todd Jackson, campsites in the state park will be reserved ing routes that start and finish at the Silver October 27, 2018 — Bike MS Las Vegas, Bike MS, 634-7333, [email protected], Jeff Mosher, Las Vegas, NV, Fundraiser for the National 530-546-1019, [email protected], for triathletes and their families., Aaron Shamy, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], Mountain Resort. Full meals, generous ameni- Kiley McInroy, [email protected], 801-358-1411, [email protected], racetri.com ties, stunning landscapes, fully stocked rest Multiple Sclerosis Society. Fully supported. PikesPeakCyclingHillClimb.org Start/Finish Location: Lou Ruvo Center for bigblueadventure.com/event/xterra-lake- stops and spirited festivities are all included., tahoe/, xterraplanet.com September 15, 2018 — XTERRA USA/Pan August 18, 2018 — Four Peaks Gran Fondo, Geoff Doiron, 801-424-0112, geoff.doiron@ Brain Health - Cleveland Clinic, 30, 50, or 100 miles, Rest Stops approximately every 15 miles, American Championship and XTERRA Utah Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: nmss.org, August 25, 2018 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, Joe Grubbs, 310-481-1134, Joseph.Grubbs@ Sprint Race, XTERRA America Tour, Ogden, 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4 peaks Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag and UT, XTERRA Utah, two distance options: 750m September 16, 2018 — Edible Pedal 100, Carson nmss.org, Angela Van Brackle, 702-736-7272, of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout Mountain, all for a good cause! Includes olympic, sprint, / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail and 1.5k swim/ City, NV, 10 mile, 50 mile and Nevada 150K 855-372-1331, [email protected], Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill climb portions duathlon, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k, Craig Towler, 30k mountain bike/ 10k trail run; XTERRA USA/ ride options, Start: Bowers Mansion Regional bikeMSvegas.org, bikems.org are timed with timing chips. Downhill portions 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Pan America Championship: 1.5k swim / 30k Park, Washoe Valley, NV. Challenging course, are not timed. Cumulative climb times will be November 10, 2018 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com mountain bike / 10k trail run., Raena Cassidy, fully equipped ride stops, SAG, water bottle, combined to determine rank. Ride 1-4 peaks Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Vegas, NV, 877-751-8880, [email protected], xterra- maps, post ride BBQ, priceless views, cama- August 25, 2018 — Race on the Rock, Rock as you wish, Katie Loveday, 208-232-8996, Starts and rides down Las Vegas Boulevard planet.com, xterrautah.com raderie and an unbeatable sense of accom- Springs, WY, In it’s fifth year the Race on [email protected], David George, with a full escort down the strip! 2 routes will plishment., Don Iddings, 775-393-9158, ride@ the Rock hosts Olympic and Sprint Triathlons, 208-317-2225, [email protected], be available with the longer heading out September 15, 2018 — Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, ediblepedal100.org, ediblepedal100.org Specialty and youth divisions. We have 4PGF.com towards Henderson. , Jack Shepard, 818-888- Laketown, UT, Sprint, Olympic, Half 70, Full 140, moved to Flaming Gorge Reservoir this year. 7091 Ext. 106, [email protected], r2r.convio. Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents. August 26-September 1, 2018 — Yellowstone September 22, 2018 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora- Start time is 7 a.m. , Traci Ciepiela, 307- net/site/TR?fr_id=1361&pg=entry com, bearlakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, Angel Fire, Taos, NM, 8:00 am start. 105 , 922-1840, [email protected], raceon- 84, or 46 miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful Experience the world’s first national park! November 17, 2018 — Death Valley Century, , therock.weebly.com September 16, 2018 — Harvest Moon Triathlon, scenery. Ride for fun, ride for time; all riders 7-Day tour includes 6 nights lodging/meals, Death Valley, CA, 50 and 100 mile options. Boulder, CO, Long course, at Boulder welcome! Proceeds from this event will go guide service, entrance fees, daily lunch Entry includes chip timing; fully stocked August 25-26, 2018 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, Reservoir, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, to the Taos Sports Alliance, whose goal is en route, and more!, John Humphries, 970- checkpoints along the route with water and Tahoma, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@with- bringing more sporting opportunities to Taos 728-5891, [email protected], a great selection of food and snacks; roving AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Duathlon. Held at outlimits.com, withoutlimits.co County youth. Start/finish for all three dis- lizardheadcyclingguides.com SAG support; tech tee and finish line award. Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Todd tances is at the Taos Youth and Family Center, September 23, 2018 — Oktoberfest Triathlon, Start at The Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort. Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadven- September 8, 2018 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, 407 Paseo del Canon East, Taos NM, 87571, Longmont, CO, Union Reservoir, Sprint, Lance , Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ ture.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadven- Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole fam- Registration: newmexicosportsonline.com/ Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits. planetultra.com, planetultra.com ture.com, bigblueadventure.com ily! Race a coal fired steam engine that is Cycling/GRANDFONDO-Taos,-Mora,-Angel- com, withoutlimits.co August 25, 2018 — Paddle, Pedal, Paddle, over 100 years old. The event will accom- Fire!-2018/67872, Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443, September 29, 2018 — Nevada Senior Games modate both road and mountain bike rid- [email protected], taossportsal- Multisport Races Jordanelle, UT, Our version of a Triathlon. It is 5 miles of standup paddleboarding, followed Triathlon, Las Vegas, NV, The sprint race of ers of all ages., Meg Rhoades, 775-289-3720, liance.com, dukecitywheelmen.org the Las Vegas Triathlon is Nevada’s qualifying 800-496-9350, [email protected], www. August 4, 2018 — XTERRA Aspen Valley, XTERRA by 10 miles of mountain biking, finished with September 22, 2018 — Mountains to the 5 miles of standup paddleboarding. By using event to the 2019 National Senior Games for elynevada.net America, Kodiak Ski Lake, WY, 1200m swim, triathletes ages 50 or better, Tim Jones, 702- Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 14th Annual 2-Lap 12 mile mountain bike, and finishes the mountain bike to exhaust the legs and September 8, 2018 — American Diabetes Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, From the then ask them to support you on the final 994-6205, [email protected], Bonnie Parish-Kell, Association’s Tour de Cure Colorado, Parker, with a 5K run., Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, 702-373-5293 , bparrishkell@slowpokedivas. high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend [email protected], withoutlimits.co stage of the event, we feel that last stage is CO, Tour de Cure is an incredible experience past hillsides of quaking aspens along a route almost nothing like the first. The typical weath- com, NevadaSeniorGames.com for cyclists, runners, walkers, and extreme that passes through millions of years of geo- August 4, 2018 — Great Snake River Triathlon, er pattern over the last 4 years of running this September 30, 2018 — Las Vegas Triathlon, ninjas! All routes end back at the Salisbury logic record, ultimately finding themselves at Idaho Falls, ID, The Great Snake River Triathlon event has been calm glassy water for stage BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, Park Festival where community members are the base of striated sandstone cliffs reaching is one of Idaho’s fastest. With both sprint and one and windy choppy water for stage three. The Las Vegas Triathlon is turning 21 this year, invited to join in the fun. If you have diabetes up to 1,000 feet overhead and onwards to Olympic down current swims in the Snake Race can be divided into 2 or 3 person teams. so we’re going to party! Featuring a Half, you are the VIP of the day. Route options of the beautiful desert landscape of Gateway. River, a flat and fast bike, and ending with Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., race begins Olympic, Sprint, Duathlon, Aquabike, and 10k, 5K Walk/Run, 20K Ride, 50K Ride, 100K Ride, Mileage options: 70, 100 & 130. This ride a very fast 5k/10k Run around Idaho Falls at 9:00 a.m., Rockcliff entry to Jordanelle, 5k, Boulder Beach, Lake Mead , Craig Towler, 100 Mile Century Ride, and Xtreme Obstacle benefits the Just For Kids Foundation, Lara beautiful green belt. Sprint and Olympic Trent Hickman, 801-558-9878, parkcitysup@ 318-518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Course, Kelly Jackson, 720-855-1102 x7020, Young, 970-708-1105, m2dbikeride@gmail. Triathlon, and Duathlon, and team triathlon., gmail.com, parkcitysup.com Lund, [email protected], bbsctri.com [email protected], diabetes.org/colora- com, m2dbikeride.com Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb-per- dotourdecure formance.com, Gray Augustus, 801-574-5916, September 3, 2018 — Murray Youth and Family October 13, 2018 — Huntsman World Senior September 22-26, 2018 — Montana Gravel Triathlon, Murray, UT, A youth and novice September 9, 2018 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike [email protected], pbp.website Games Triathlon, St. George, UT, Triathlon. Tour, Missoula, MT, 4 gravel rides in 4 days. triathlon for ages 5-85. Distances follow USAT Must be 50 years or older. 450 Meter Outdoor Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, 16th Annual ride Lake Placid, Garnet, Blackfoot River, Ovando, August 10-11, 2018 — Emmett’s Most Excellent recommendations for each age group. around Lake Tahoe’s 72 mile Shoreline. Fully Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. It’s the best little Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, montanacyclo- Triathlons, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri on Friday. Novice adults compete at the same distance triathlon in the world., Kyle Case, 800-562- supported with rest stops, tech support and [email protected], thecyclinghouse.com/trip/ Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on Saturday., as 11+ age groups. Please see Murray City SAG. 72 miles, 4300 ft vertical gain. (Boat 1268, 435-674-0550, [email protected], montana-gravel-tour/ Kristen Seitz, 208-365-5748, gcrd@gemcoun- Recreation, call 801-264-2614, or jo@age- seniorgames.net cruise and 35 mile fun ride TBD)., Curtis Fong, tyrecreation.com, Lora Loveall, 208-867-6763, groupsports.com for details., Jo Garuccio, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest. September 23-29, 2018 — OATBRAN, Lake [email protected], emmetttri.com 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@agegroups- October 20, 2018 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, com, bikethewest.com Tahoe, NV, 27th annual One Awesome Tour ports.com, greatbasincoaching.com, murray. BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, August 11, 2018 — Escape from Black Ridge Bike Ride Across Nevada! Following the utah.gov Point-to-point race begins in Lake Mead September 14-15, 2018 — Grind de Galena, Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. Sprint & Olympic Triathlon in Herriman, RACE Pocatello, ID, 100 miles, 2 day group ride, National Recreation Area and ends in Boulder 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe TRI, Herriman, UT, Sprint Triathlon: there are September 3, 2018 — South Davis Labor Day City, with Sprint, Olympic, Aquabike, 10k, and Katie Loveday, 208-232-8996, barriesevents@ to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported two transition areas, with T1 at the reservoir Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, gmail.com, barriessports.com 5k; costumes welcome!, Craig Towler, 318- motel style tour… limited to 50 participants., and T2 at nearby Butterfield Park. Athletes will UT, Start at 8:00 am, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12.02 518-7303, [email protected], Michelle Lund, September 14-16, 2018 — Pedal the Plains, Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@ swim 500 yards in the reservoir then ride a 14 mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 [email protected], bbsctri.com/pumpkin- Kiowa, CO, PTP will take cyclists through the bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com mile clockwise loop down around Herriman racers,Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.5 mi; Run man host communities of Kiowa, Bennett and City and into Butterfield Park to begin their 1.5 miNovices start at: 8:45amLocation: South September 29, 2018 — West Yellowstone Old 5K run loop along the footpaths and return Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, John October 27, 2018 — Southern Utah Triathlon, St. Limon. Celebrates the agricultural roots Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, MT, and frontier heritage of the Eastern Plains of to Butterfield Park for the finish.The race is Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecre- George, UT, Sprint and Olympic. Held at Quail West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 capped at 400 athletes., Aaron Shamy, 801- ation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@ Creek Reservoir, Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, Colorado. Learn about farming and ranching, miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic while experiencing the culture, history and 358-1411, [email protected], racetri.com southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecre- [email protected], southernutahtriathlon. bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot ation.com, southdavisraces.com com, onhillevents.com landscape of Colorado’s high plains.The Tour pots, supported ride., Moira Dow, 406-646- August 11, 2018 — Kids Tri Harder, Idaho Falls, incorporates interactive on-route experienc- 7701, [email protected], cycleyel- ID, 13 and under kids triathlon, Michael Hayes, September 8, 2018 — Brine Man Triathlon, November 3, 2018 — Telos Turkey Triathlon & 5K, es by staging rest stops on farms, posting edu- lowstone.com 208-521-2243, [email protected], TriUtah Points Series, Syracuse, UT, This is the T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Splash distance triath- cational points of interest and serving com- pbp.website, idahofallsidaho.gov/638/Kids- culmination of all your hard work for the 2016 lon which includes a 5K Run, 12 Mile Bike, and munity meals composed of locally sourced September 29, 2018 — ICON Eyecare Tour of the Triathlon season! serious awards and prizes, festival, 350 Meter Swim in that order. Located at the food. New in 2018 is the Great Mustang Moon, Grand Junction, CO, 6th Anniversary Orem Rec Center, 665 W Center Street, Shaun August 11, 2018 — Rexburg Youth Triathlon, and the crowning of the Utah State age Gravel 100 – 80% on packed dirt or gravel Metric Century or Classic 41 mile loop over Christian, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, shaun@ Rexburg, ID, at Riverside Park, Two skill level group champions. Kids, Sprint, Olympic and roads, this route will be fun and challenging the beautiful canyons of the Colorado t3triathlon.com, Parker Goodwin, 801-769- categories for 5-12 year olds , Bob Yeatman, Long distances., Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, for the gravel expert or rookie! Proceeds National Monument made famous by the [email protected], triutah.com 3576, [email protected], t3triathlon.com from Pedal The Plains benefit The Denver Coors Classic and American Flyer movie., 208-359-3020, 208-716-1349, boby@rex- Post Community Foundation in support of Scott Olmsted, 303-282-9015, info@touroft- burg.org, Jeff Crowther, 208-372-2395, jeff. September 8, 2018 — Kokopelli Triathlon, BBSC August 17, 2019 — Polson Triathlon, Polson, MT, the Colorado FFA Foundation and Colorado hemoon.com, Amanda Knutson, 515-681- [email protected], http://www.rexburg. Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, This family- Olympic Distance Triathlon. 1.5 km, two-lap 4-H., Deirdre Moynihan, 303-954-6704, dmoyni- 6036, [email protected], org/pages/youth-triathlon- friendly event at Sand Hollow Reservoir has triangular swim in Flathead Lake. 40km bike, tourofthemoon.com, emgcolorado.com/ [email protected], ridetherockies.com August 12, 2018 — Steamboat Triathlon, something for everyone! Featuring a Sprint, loop course through the valley southwest of wordpress/?page_id=10 Steamboat Springs, CO, Sprint and Olympic Olympic, Duathlon, Aquabike,10k and 5k dis- Polson. 10km run single loop course through September 15, 2018 — Three Feet for Pete, tances., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@ scenic Polson., Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, October 6, 2018 — No Hill Hundred Century distances, at Lake Catamount, Triathlon, Las Vegas, NV, Fun ride and rally to raise bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri. 406-883-9264, seeleyspeedwagon@gmail. Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30-mile, 60-mile, and Duathlon, Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303- awareness for cycling safety. Honors Pete com, bbsctri.com com, polsontriathlon.com Makowski. Raises money for awareness 100-mile tour, fully supported. Event swag, 408-1195, [email protected], without- around Nevada’s 3 foot law. Start: Camping gift bags, lunch (for metric and century rid- limits.co ers), post event lunch at noon for all riders. World, 13175 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, August 18, 2018 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah Check in and start 7:00-8:30 am, Churchill Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy everything County Fairgrounds, David Ernst, 775-423-7733, from the wildlife and boardwalks on the 775-427-6679, [email protected], river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area churchillcounty.org at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop October 13, 2018 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme of the towns of Francis and Woodland., Dan Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike starting Aamodt, 385-228-3454, [email protected], triu- at Kershaw-Tyan and takes peddlers through tah.com the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and August 18, 2018 — TriathaMom, Riverton, UT, through three other state parks: Cathedral Women only triathlon at the Riverton Country Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley and Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, and back to Kershaw-Ryan State Park. 3 rides 5k run. Carnival style cheering section pro- available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options. A vided for families of participants., Cody Ford, Dutch oven dinner will be provided after- 801-558-2503, 801-432-0511, cody@ustrisports. wards., Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathe- com, Aly Brooks, [email protected], gotri- [email protected], parktopark- athamom.com pedal.com, lincolncountynevada.com/ exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/ August 18, 2018 — Stansbury Days Triathlon, Stansbury Park, UT, Sprint triathlon, unofficial October 13, 2018 — Gila Monster Gran Fondue distances: Swim 500m, Bike 20k, Run 5k. Start Fondo, Silver City, NM, With three distances 7 AM. Swim is open water in Stansbury Lake, to choose from, everyone can find their chal- starts at Stansbury Park Club House, Elliot lenge. Gran Fondo 115 miles, Gough Park, Morris, 801-647-8383, [email protected], Silver City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 78 miles, stansburydaystri.com Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Nano Fondo 40 miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 10:00 am. August 19, 2018 — XTERRA Wild Ride Mountain Triathlon (American Tour Points), XTERRA America / Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Ponderosa State Park at Payette Lake, 3/4- August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 29

ing UCI Pro Cyclocross Race Elite Men and each weekend so come on out and enjoy the 408-1195, [email protected], withoutlim- keting.com, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, Weekly Cyclocross Women, Wheelers and Dealers Industry Race dirt, grass and pavement as well as beer from its.co/rocky-mountain-cyclocross-champions [email protected], withoutlimits.co/ and USA Cycling Categories during Interbike. Payette Brewing and waffles from Bob’s Red rocky-mountain-cyclocross-champions Held in the evening under the lights!, Coby Mill. https://goo.gl/maps/Mmh80, Brian Price, December 8, 2018 — SICX Sandy Point, Series Rowe, 775-830-0310, coby@glaciercycling. 208-908-5421, [email protected], Cory Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho December 8, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series com, renocross.com Bolen, [email protected], idahowafflec- Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State Park, Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Kaysville, UT, August 29-September 19, 2018 — Back 2 Basics ross.com, eaglebikepark.org 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, Barnes Park, 950 W, 200 N., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Cyclocross Series, Golden, CO, Wednesdays: September 22, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series [email protected], cxidaho.com Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, October 27, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series A mid-week cyclocross race series designed December 8, 2018 — Rocky Mountain Cyclocross com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@gmail. to promote cross racing to the new rider Ogden Cyclocross Park2599 A Ave, Ogden, Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, American Fork, com, utahbikeracing.com UT, Art Dye Park573 E. 700 N, American Fork, Championships, Longmont, CO, Colorado and to challenge the experienced racer. UT 84401, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- UT 84003, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- welcomes the best from Utah, Wyoming, December 9, 2018 — SICX Sandy Point, Course change each week and we try to [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico to battle Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho increase the technical and physical chal- [email protected], utahbikeracing.com [email protected], utahbikeracing.com it out for the title of Regional Champion. Held Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State Park, lenges each week to help our riders move September 29, 2018 — Eagle Island Cyclocross, at Sandstone Park, the battle ground consists 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, smoothly in to the cross season. Categories November 3, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series tentative, Eagle Island State Park, ID, Come of tight grass, fast flowing pavement, sidewalk [email protected], cxidaho.com offered: Men C (Cat 4-5, Jr. Men13-14), Men out and enjoy the area’s best cross venue! Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Kaysville, UT, transitions, run ups, and even more grass to B (Cat 3-4, Jr. Men15-18), Men A (Cat 1/2/3, Eagle Island State Park. Eight miles west of Barnes Park, 950 W, 200 N., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., showcase those off camber technical skills. December 11-16, 2018 — USA Cycling Jr. Men 1-18), Women B (Cat 4/5, Jr. Wm. Boise. Take US 20/26 to Linder Road and Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail. The Championships are open to racers from Cyclocross National Championships v2, 13-14), Women A (Cat 1/2/3, Jr. Wm 15-18), follow the signs. 12th Annual, benefits Idaho com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@gmail. across the region. Start order is based on USAC Louisville, KY, Elite and amateur cyclocross SS, Newbie Women (never raced cross). Held Humane Society, Brad Streeter, 208-866-3384, com, utahbikeracing.com ranking. Winners of each category receive a national championships, Chuck Hodge, 719- at Lookout Mtn. Youth Services Center. 2901 [email protected], November 10, 2018 — SICX Sandy Point , Rocky Mountain Cyclocross Champion jersey., 434-4200, [email protected], usacy- Ford Street, Golden, Colorado. Just South Brook Watts, 303-684-9170, brook@wattsmar- cling.org of the roundabout at Johnson Rd. and September 29, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho South Golden Rd. 5 pm. Free registration Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State for Newbie Women but must pre-register Weber County Fairgrounds1000 N 1200 W St, Park, 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, ID, Alex Phipps, and buy a one day license., Lee Waldman, Ogden, UT 84404., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, 208-841-4120, [email protected], cxi- 720-313-5312, [email protected], race- [email protected], Utah Cyclocross daho.com directorsolutions.com/LandingPage@3030/ Series , [email protected], utahbikeracing. November 10, 2018 — Bengal Cross, Pocatello, Back2BasicsSeriesPack2018/Home com ID, 10 am at Bartz Field at Idaho State University, September 8-November 17, 2018 — October 6, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series Race, B class starts at 11 am for 45 minutes; A class Cyclo X Cyclocross Series, Boulder, CO, 6 Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, Snowbasin starts at noon for 55 minutes, Peter Joyce, 208- event cyclocross series at various locations., Ski Area, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- 282-3912, [email protected], www2.isu.edu/ Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@with- [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , outdoor/pdf/bengal_cross_flyer_2017.pdf outlimits.com, withoutlimits.co [email protected], utahbikeracing.com November 10, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series September 8-December 1, 2018 — Sagebrush October 13, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, CX Series, Reno, NV, September 8th. Dorothy Race, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, Ogden Cyclocross Park2599 A Ave, Ogden, UT McAlinden ParkSeptember 19th. RenoCross Ogden Cyclocross Park2599 A Ave, Ogden, 84401, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ at Rancho San RafaelSeptember 30th. UT 84401, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- gmail.com, Utah Cyclocross Series , utcx.net@ TBDNovember 3rd. (Night race) Shadow [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com MountainNovember 10th. TBDDecember 1st. [email protected], utahbikeracing.com November 11, 2018 — SICX Sandy Point , Hidden Valley Regional Park, Coby Rowe, October 13-14, 2018 — Waffle Cross, Waffle Southern Idaho Cyclocross Series, DOC Idaho 775-830-0310, [email protected], Cross Series (IWCX), DOC Idaho Superprestige, Superprestige, Boise, ID, Lucky Peak State Park, facebook.com/sagebrushcx, renowheelmen. Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle Sports Complex; 9725 Idaho 21, Boise, ID, Alex Phipps, 208-841- org supports a different charitable benefactor 4120, [email protected], cxidaho.com September 15-December 8, 2018 — Utah each weekend so come on out and enjoy the November 17, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross State Cyclocross Series Race, Utah Cyclocross dirt, grass and pavement as well as beer from Championship, Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, Series, Various, UT, Utah’s weekend cyclo- Payette Brewing and waffles from Bob’s Red UT, No series points. Ogden CX Park, 2599 cross series., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- Mill. Saturdays race will be an late afternoon- A Ave, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Marek Shon, [email protected], utahbikeracing.com early evening race in conjunction with a food 801-209-2479, [email protected], Utah truck rally. https://goo.gl/maps/Mmh80, Brian Cyclocross Series , [email protected], utah- September 19-October 24, 2018 — Missoula Price, 208-908-5421, [email protected], bikeracing.com Wednesday Night CX Series, Missoula, MT, Pat Cory Bolen, [email protected], idahow- Scharf, [email protected], montanacy- afflecross.com, eaglebikepark.org November 17-18, 2018 — Avimor Cyclocross, cling.net Boise, ID, Douglas Tobin, douglas@tobin- October 20, 2018 — The Cube Cyclocross, coaching.com, byrdscycling.com October 13-December 16, 2018 — Arizona Rexburg, ID, A fun, high-quality, small town Cyclocross Series p/b SRAM, Various, AZ, cyclocross event. Held at Rexburg Nature December 1-2, 2018 — Kringle Cross, Waffle October 13, Globe; October 27 Northern AZ Park, Kids’ Race 10:00, “B” Race 11:00, “A” Cross Series (IWCX), , DOC Idaho Superprestige, CX p/b Absolute Bikes, Sedona; November Race 12:00, Dave Anderson, 208-313-2021, Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle Sports Complex; 10, Gilbert; November 24, Horse Lovers [email protected], rexburgcube. supports a different charitable benefactor Park, Phoenix; December 1-2, Oracle; com each weekend so come on out and enjoy the December 15-16 AZ CX Series Finals and dirt, grass and pavement as well as beer from State Championships powered by SRAM p/b October 20, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series Payette Brewing and waffles from Bob’s Red Bicycle Ranch, Crossroads Park, Gilbert, Jeff Race , Utah Cyclocross Series, Ogden, UT, Mill. https://goo.gl/maps/Mmh80, Brian Price, Frost, 928-380-0633, [email protected], Weber County Fairgrounds1000 N 1200 W St, 208-908-5421, [email protected], Cory Mark Bibbey, [email protected], azcross. Ogden, UT 84404., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, Bolen, [email protected], idahowafflec- com [email protected], Utah Cyclocross ross.com, eaglebikepark.org Series , [email protected], utahbikeracing. com December 1, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series Race, Cyclocross tentative location, Utah Cyclocross Series, October 26-27, 2018 — Crosstoberfest, Hailey, ID, Ogden, UT, Weber County Fairgrounds1000 September 15, 2018 — Utah Cyclocross Series CX Race, location TBD, Josh Glick, 208-720- N 1200 W St, Ogden, UT 84404., Marek Shon, Race , Utah Cyclocross Series, Kearns, UT, 2192, 208-721-1220, [email protected], 801-209-2479, [email protected], Utah Thomas Jefferson Jr High5850 S 5600 W, Kearns, crosstoberfestidaho.com, powerhouseidaho. Cyclocross Series , [email protected], utah- UT 84118, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit- com bikeracing.com [email protected], Utah Cyclocross Series , [email protected], utahbikeracing.com October 27-28, 2018 — Turkey Cross, Waffle December 1-2, 2018 — Colorado State Cross Series (IWCX), DOC Idaho Superprestige, Cyclocross Championships, Parker, CO, September 19, 2018 — Clif Bar RenoCross, Reno, Boise, ID, Held at the Eagle Sports Complex; Salisbury Equestrian Park 11920 Motsenbocker NV, The biggest cross race in the USA featur- supports a different charitable benefactor Rd, Parker, CO 80134, Lance Panigutti, 303- 30 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

ADVOCACY Does Bikeshare Serve All Communities? hoods can backfire – it cites a com- munity in San Francisco that vetoed bikeshare stations because residents thought it meant an effort to kick them out in favor of wealthier folks moving in. Therefore “(a) truly equi- table system should integrate equity into its hiring practices - —for sys- tem staff and vendors -– as well as ensure that community outreach and promotional efforts are organized with input and/or direct involvement from champions and advocates from target communities.” Meanwhile, another study released in July indicated that the same problem exists in Canada. “Public bicycle share users are pre- dominantly Caucasian, employed, and have higher incomes and edu- GreenBike Bikeshare in Salt Lake City has changed downtown by making A GreenBike station in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo by Dave Iltis it easier to get around without a car. Photo by Dave Iltis cation levels, as compared to the $50,000.” think is the right thing to do. Our general population,” says Who Are on to explain that “(a)s a way of And BOISEGreenBIKE (BGB) goal isn’t to make money; it’s to Public Bicycle Share Programs By Charles Pekow ensuring profitability, bikeshare in Idaho focuses primarily on down- break even.” Serving? An Evaluation of the operations have targeted popula- town and Boise State University. Boulder B-cycle in Colorado, Equity of Spatial Access to Bicycle No question that the bikeshare tions more likely to use the ser- Valley Regional Transit, the local meanwhile, is trying to diversify Share Service Areas in Canadian programs sprouting up across the vice, typically, male, white, younger, transportation agency, runs the ser- the economic class of its audience Cities, written by researchers at the USA have helped many people get employed, affluent, educated and vice. “One of the challenges we face with two programs. It’s too early to University of British Columbia (goo. around, often providing the last those more likely to be already is the way our system is set up, you judge their impact, says Kevin Bell, gl/ZvU2Zn). Or so they found in link between public transit and the engaged in cycling independent of need a credit card to be a member in Boulder B-cycle’s marketing and four of the five cities studied. “This case you incur additional fees” such sales director. One involves giving office. But probably bikeshare sys- bikeshare.” Also, they tend to place analysis indicates that in most cit- tems disproportionately serve the as overtime, BGB Director Dave free passes to those getting public stations near bike lanes and paths or ies, substantial effort is needed to relatively well-to-do who work in Fotsch says. assistance. The other involves a cash popular starting and drop-off points, expand service areas to disadvan- business areas where stations are such as shopping centers, employ- “Our biggest challenge is we only option. The trouble with people pay- taged areas in order to increase spa- located. Meanwhile, people in low- ment centers and transit hubs. have 127 bikes. We’d love to expand ing cash is that you don’t know who tial access for lower socioeconomic income and minority communities Other than lack of access, people further than our core service area. is using the bike, which makes it populations,” they write. can’t avail themselves of the service in lower-income neighborhoods may Until we have more bikes, we can’t harder to recover them if stolen or because of a lack of stations or bikes, face additional problems in using do that. We have on order 115 new vandalized. even though they could well use it to bikeshare, ranging from lack of hel- bikes. Unfortunately, they’re not “We had a pilot program a cou- get to work, school or other destina- mets to no insurance, a presumption expected to arrive until December,” ple years ago with prepaid cards. It tions if they could afford and find that bikeshare is designed for the Fotsch says. Before then, however, didn’t have a high take rate,” Bell the service. more affluent, lack of money or BGB has arranged to acquire about recalls. Bikesharing has caught the eye of credit cards to pay the fees, or not 90 bikes from another bikeshare Boulder B-cycle focuses on the many a transportation policy maker possessing a smartphone with the service in Topeka, KS. “They are most densely populated parts of and researcher. But while academic appropriate app. all red. We’re going to have to strip town. So you won’t find many sta- Need a new investigators focus on issues ranging NCST examined bikeshare in 34 them and repaint them green. We tions in more sparsely populated from stocking bikes reducing con- US cities but focused on Chicago hope to complete that by the end wealthier parts of town as well as gestion to coordinating with other and Philadelphia. “Our modeling of August. That would allow us to in poorer areas, Bell points out. The job in the modes of transit, etc., not much suggests that, in fact, bikeshare sta- stretch out a little more,” Fotsch strategic plan describes a “vision to official research has focused how tions tend to be located in areas with explains. create a viable, sustainable bikeshare biking well bikesharing is or isn’t or could a more affluent and white popu- Last time BGB had the money system that serves and benefits all be playing a major role in helping lation” in those two cities, NCST to expand, it set up stations “in city reaches of the Boulder Community.” industry? people in underserved areas. reports. parks because our data showed that’s The Institute for Transportation Until now. A study from the So how are cities trying to deal where people ride,” Fotsch says. On Development Policy, an interna- National Center for Sustainable with the issue? Some are offering the other hand, he acknowledges that tional non-profit headquartered in perhaps people don’t ride in some New York City, issued its Bikeshare Transportation (NCST), a federally price breaks to those with economic areas because the zones lack bikes. Planning Guide 2018 Edition (goo. funded think tank headquartered at issues but that won’t alter the infra- “It’s a chicken and egg kind of thing,” gl/5gj17W). It devotes a section cyclingutah.com/jobs the University of California Davis, structure challenges. he says. to Building Political Will. It asks has released a report designed to “Our stations are unfortunately in “It’s been an ongoing issue “Bikeshare offers a less-costly alter- spur cities to expand bikeshare to the more affluent neighborhoods but we since bikeshare rolled out,” says native to owning and maintaining for new listings financially neediest communities. do offer low-income memberships,” Ben Bolte, founder and director of a personal bike,especially for first High Impact Prioritization of says Martin Giang, a customer sup- from bike shops GREENbike, Salt Lake City’s non- time and occasional riders. So why Bikeshare Program Investment to port employee at Denver Bcycle. profit bike share. GREENbike relies isn’t there more diversity of races and companies! Improve Underserved Communities’ Those who show financial need, on docks, so it can’t just dump and socioeconomic statuses among Access to Jobs & Essential Services such as Medicaid or public housing bikes wherever, like dockless sys- bikeshare users?” (goo.gl/6ow2V9) discusses barriers ID, can join for an annual fee of $10, tems might. “You have to get people The guide goes on to suggest that It’s free to post a to serving low-income populations as opposed to the standard $135. from the community advocating for “(c)ities must recognize equity as a and says cities should do a better job. Denver Bcycle, which uses job or view. it,” Bolte says. critical component of the success of The report says “existing bike- exclusively docked stations, focuses That said, GREENbike plans to their bikeshare system and should share systems are typically aimed at primarily on downtown. “Our sys- open a station across from Catholic measure equity and access to the Email users that tend to be white, affluent, tem doesn’t have many stations out Community Services transitional system over time. Indicators such as and educated. Underserved commu- in more low-income neighborhoods housing for the homeless and at the availability of bikes (number of [email protected] or anything like that,” Giang says. nities have largely been invisible other locations near affordable hous- bikes per 1,000 residents), the per- to post a new when planning and implementing “A limiting factor is the cost of ing. Next year, GREENbike plans centage of low-income populations private bikeshare solutions.” It goes stations themselves, a minimum of to offer free membership to Salt who live and/or work within the ser- job. Lake City residents eligible for Utah vice area, and the convenience and Transit Authority discount passes. usability of the system (number of “The difference between us and stations per square kilometer, num- our for-profit counterparts is our ber of trips per bike) are important goal is about ridership, community,” to track.” Bolte says. “We’re going to take it Yet the Institute says efforts to on the head because that’s what we expand into low-income neighbor- August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 31

GUEST EDITORIAL The Spokes of Our Local Economic Wheel Connect Our Neighborhood or Why You Should Support Your Local Bike Shop today’s global economy it’s entire- you’ll be able to get absolutely every- shop will be the first port of call ly possible that some product you thing you need cheaper when you go when you want someone who can believed was made in a certain loca- online. But due to the gray market properly re-true your wheels or accu- tion or was certain quality control and some manufactures unwilling- rately tune your gear? Buying and has in fact been produced on a gray ness to control their products, a lot knowing your local bike shop, or market where there is no known of times you will be able to buy for local merchant will make your life location or quality control. When example Shimano parts online for easier and economically more pro- this product fails if you have bought cheaper than Shimano sells the same ductive. it from the Internet or a big box store parts to a local bike shop. What hap- Think about it. Who is more your ability to return it for a refund is pens when those online retailers run likely to help you, your neighbor de minimis. If you purchased it from all local bike shops out of business or Amazon or a big box store? Your a local merchant, they are part of the and suddenly, they hold a monopoly choice to this question should deter- community and have an obligation to on what you need? No service, and mine who you buy from next. A correct the inadequacy of the product you are stuck. Algorithms don’t right neighbor or an anonymous, antago- they sold. You have someone who wrongs. nistic, algorithm? Act locally, think can personally right the wrong. A website can’t thread brake globally. In my business, a bike shop, we cables through a frame. Unless you are not ripping you off! It might not live next door to the Shimano fac- Cristiano Pereira is the owner Cris Pereira of Cranky’s Bike Shop wants you to know why it’s important seem like you need to support your tory in Japan or the Cathedral Della of Cranky’s Bike Shop in Salt to buy from your local shop. Photo by Dave Iltis local bike shop, because generally Campagnolo in Italy, your local bike Lake City. having local people employed will By Cristiano Pereira affect the local economic environ- ment and potentially your job. Over A neighborhood is like the spokes 50% of the working population begin of a wheel, in that we are all intercon- (120 million) is employed by small nected, particularly when it comes to businesses and since 1995, those economics and commerce. I say that small businesses have generated 66% because as a small business owner of of all new jobs in the United States. a local bicycle shop I see our inter- Small businesses are a big deal! connection every day. What do you think will happen to our First, as the consumer and user community if the small businesses of the Internet I am besieged hourly are fewer in number? When you by slick advertisements about prod- support a local business, you’re sup- ucts I have expressed interest in by porting your town, city, and neigh- my Internet browsing habits. The borhood. Businesses pay sales taxes onslaught also shows my desired to your town, city and county where item at significantly discounted price. the small business is located. Wander And, on the other hand, I see these off to a big box business elsewhere or web-based products when I am asked on the Internet and that money isn’t frequently about to fix these products benefiting your community. Plus, after my neighbor/customer who has tax money is used to support your gotten “a great deal” from Amazon or public schools, parks, roads, bike a big box store, but without adequate lanes, trails and sidewalks, as well instruction or now that the product is as, funding public services such as not working. police and fire. I generally try to help my neigh- Is Amazon, eBay or any of the bor/customer, but I also remind them other online retailers paying those of how economically interconnected taxes into your community? The we are. That is, if they buy locally great aspect about buying local is it they not only help our economy, but your supporting people who live in they will have someone who will your community, your friends and make sure their purchase works or is neighbors. Who knows if the local properly repaired. small business may someday end Every time a small, locally owned up being your own customer or if business closes there are fewer jobs, not, the money you spend locally more people on unemployment and will find a way to benefit your local less tax revenue for our community. community? Small business opera- For example, if my bike shop closes tors are experts. You are their friends because everyone chose to save a and neighbors, and locally owned few dollars and buy their equipment businesses have a vested interest in on Amazon, now besides not having knowing how to serve you. They are an expert mechanic to fix your bike, passionate about what they do. Why that bike mechanic is without a job not take advantage of these expert and maybe on welfare. local services? Small business own- The closure of a local business ers strive to survive and one of their has a negative rippling effect through biggest advantages they have over our local economy. The unemployed large retailers is the ability to pro- certainly will not be partaking of the vide more personable, hands-on and local restaurants, but more seriously, memorable customer experiences. If they may well lose their home, their you go into a local bike shop and car or other items of value without they don’t meet your needs, you have their local paycheck. And in some a choice, go to another local store. cases, the former might out of neces- Does the Internet, or big box stores sity become welfare recipient. give you that choice? Small businesses have created Another aspect of shopping local- over 8 million jobs since 1990. One ly is an implicit guarantee of quality of those jobs be yours and if not, not both for the work in the product. In 32 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

BICYCLE HISTORY Feats of an Avid Cyclist: Frank Lenz’s 1893 Ride Through Yellowstone around me in such numbers that I Yellowstone was not a pleasant one. found it impossible to mount my He writes of two places with eleva- wheel, much less make the start.”2 tion changes of around one thou- Before reaching Yellowstone in late sand feet but mentions only that August, he had cycled some 1,700 one is “a continuous up-grade and miles. When possible, he followed the road very dusty” and the other wagon roads or railroad tracks— has “heavy sand and continual up- even bumping over the ties at times. grade.” Another cyclist, Lyman B. In North Dakota’s Badlands, cac- Glover, detailed his complaints about tus needles punc- Yellowstone’s roads tured both his tires. It has often been remarked in 1896: Nearing Montana, that between the cyclist and “The mountain he was invited his wheel a more than senti- road laid with obsid- to spend a day at mental friendship springs up. ian sand, filled in the Eaton Brothers’ Of a verity I can indorse this, with powdered gey- ranch,3 where he serite, plowed into so far as the wheel that has Through Early Yellowstone: rode a horse but did borne my burden and cheered impassable furrows not enjoy the jolting, by the wheels of the Adventuring by Bicycle, Covered my pilgrimage is concerned. Wagon, Foot, Horseback, and Skis apparently finding It has been a steadfast friend stagecoach and the (Granite Peak Publications, 2016) by bicycle riding to be indeed, and that in direst need hunter’s outfit, is a Janet Chapple smoother. too. What other wheel could proposition calcu- A few days later have withstood the wear and lated to make the Lenz rode along the tear to which I have subjected stoutest heart quail. Lenz’s World Tour Yellowstone River my safety pneumatic “Victor”? Upon such a foot- toward Yellowstone -Frank Lenz ing the cyclist can Awheel Park. He passed neither ride up nor 1893 through the town of down hill. The shift- By Frank D. Lenz Billings, still one ing obsidian sand born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1868 of the starting points for tours of skews his wheel about and the gap- died Turkey, 1896 Yellowstone—and dear to the heart ing precipice at the side contents him Original in Outing magazine, vol- of this anthologist, who lived her first to walk laboriously up or down the umes 20, 21, 1892-1893. eighteen years there. steep incline, happy if a firmer inter- It is not surprising that Lenz val of bench land permits the luxury makes quite a few errors of geogra- of riding for a little while.”4 From Miles City to phy while whizzing through the park Frank D. Lenz and his safety bicycle. (Courtesy of Archives and Special Yellowstone Park Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana: 11926) in five days, since he could not have If Lenz made rather a large I struck the Valley of the had time to take many notes. He did number of factual errors in his tele- Yellowstone at Glendon.6 Had not not allow himself to tarry in the gey- graphed reports, it is not surprising. this valley become famous as the By Janet Chapple Rapid transit of some kind . . . will ser basins, and his tour included only He could not have carried many gateway to the wonders of our great reverse the present order of having the road segments from Gardiner to maps or guidebooks nor could he National Park, it would to all time [Editor’s Note: The following is to ride in a continuous cloud of dust Norris and what is now called the connect to the Internet! be memorable for its associations. a commentary on and an account over a road so rutted and cut up by Southern Loop of the Grand Loop Frank Lenz entered history—or The in which was worked out of Frank D. Lenz’s ride through ten thousand wheels that if you have Road. The present segments between at least the part now preserved in the what was probably the last act in the Yellowstone Park in 1892 during a weak spot in any part of the verte- Canyon and Tower junctions and New York Times archives—when, as great drama that brought the land of his attempt at an around the world bral column the jerks will find it out. between Tower and Mammoth Hot captain of the Allegheny Cyclers of the red man under the developing bicycle tour. It has been reprinted -YNP guide George L. Henderson, Springs were not yet completed. Pittsburgh, he cycled to New Orleans influences of civilization, the battle- in its entirety courtesy the publisher Yellowstone Park: Past, Present, and Lenz was not the first man to in 1891. The next year, he headed fields and resting-places of Custer from Through Early Yellowstone: Future, 1891, p. 12 tour Yellowstone by bicycle. W. O. west alone, launched on what was to and many of his gallant band, the Adventuring by Bicycle, Covered Owen and two other members of the become more than 14,000 miles of region which Sitting Bull fired, like Wagon, Foot, Horseback, and Skis Frank Lenz’s account of cycling Laramie Bicycle Club claimed that a world tour “a-wheel,” with Outing Moscow,7 but failed to hold, must (Granite Peak Publications, 2016), through Yellowstone in 1892 is only honor in an account appearing in the magazine and the Victor Bicycle ever touch the chords of sentiment pp. 163-177. Janet Chapple com- a small part of his extensive report June 1891 issue of Outing and repro- Company sponsoring his tour.5 Lenz and patriotism. Nor, indeed, does the piled the accounts, historical photos, of a planned solo world bicycle tour. duced in Paul Schullery’s collection, managed to send reports from tele- fame of the Valley of the Yellowstone and watercolors in the anthology Installments of his report appeared in Old Yellowstone Days. graph stations, even from remotest rest either upon the great marvel- during a decade of research for her Outing magazine every month from Lenz must have been in superb China and Persia, and Outing con- land to which it leads or its historic guidebook.] August 1892 through July 1896.1 physical shape, since he mentions tinued publishing his story just as he associations; for it bears, in the great Lenz set out on his trip on June several times the abysmal condition had sent it. railroad which threads its sinuous 4, 1892, leaving from New York City, of the roads and acknowledges late By autumn 1896 Lenz was miss- course, the towns which dot its river, where, as he wrote, people “crowded in his account that the ride through ing in Asiatic Turkey, but Outing’s and the myriad cattle which it sus- publisher kept up hopeful reports tains, evidences of the enterprise and through January 1897, implying that industry of our nation. Lenz would soon report further. The Who would think, standing New York Times became interested in beneath the shadow of the handsome what had happened to him and print- court-house of Miles City, surround- ed reports over a period of eighteen ed by its schools, bank and hotels, months that varied in their details that a few years ago all its great sur- as to place, nationality, and number rounding pastures and rich valleys of assailants. One story had it that were the home of the once countless “he had been seen by two Turkish buffalo, and that from the ashes of soldiers riding along an Armenian the destruction of that traffic Miles road on his machine, and a dispute City should rise, phoenix-like, to arose between them as to wheth- become probably the greatest cattle er the strange object was man or center in the world. It is named after devil. To settle the controversy they General Miles, whose brilliant cam- fired at the cyclist and he fell from paign in 1877 against the Nez Percés his wheel.” Another: “The natives opened up so much of the valley thought his wheel was of silver, and to settlement. He built Fort Keogh, murdered him and broke up his bicy- about two miles and a half west of cle and divided the different parts.” here. I visited the Fort in company It was finally determined that Lenz with Claude U. Potter as escort. It was indeed murdered in rural Turkey. is the most important post in the Compared to his tragic end, his dif- Northwest, is delightfully situated, ficulties riding through Montana and and affords ample accommodation to Yellowstone were minor! about one thousand officers and men. An excellent brass band furnishes music, and on certain evenings in the August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 33

it not for bridgeless irrigating ditch- good road down the valley through es, which frequently cross the road the mountains along the Yellowstone and necessitate dismounting. Near River. Several ranchmen have settled Stillwater the road turns up a ravine, in this happy valley [Paradise Valley], and a mile’s walk up a steep hill and where the soil is good for raising a terribly steep ride down the other crops and cattle, and the mountain side over layers of rock prepared my scenery changes at every bend in appetite for a good supper. [Laurel the river. Emigrant is a small hamlet and Park City are two separate twenty-four miles from Livingston, towns west of Billings.] where the hungry wheelman can sat- Next day I reached Big Timber, isfy the inner man. The long dry at the confluence of Big Boulder seasons thoroughly dry up the road, and Big Lumber Creeks with the and in some places the dust lies two Yellowstone. Continuing along the to four inches thick. Yellowstone River, the valley road is Continuing on comes another excellent to Merrill. To keep the val- cañon, much narrower than the first ley it is necessary to cross over the ones, called “Yankee Jim Cañon,” river on the railroad bridge to Reed’s after an old Indian fighter, scout, Point section-house. From here Crazy guide and hunter who settled in the Mountains can be distinctly seen valley in 1871.9 Yankee Jim is an in the distance, thirty miles away, interesting character—very enter- the tops partly covered with snow. prising. He constructed a wagon-road They became more and more distinct through this rocky path and for years from Greycliff to Big Timber on the collected toll from everybody passing Boulder River. This stream is well into the park. He still has the gates named. Round boulders of every size across the road, and collects toll; for The Gate of the Mountains. Painted for Outing by Albert Hencke. Page 287, Outing Magazine, Vol. 21, 1893 simply cover everything, including many people go through the park in week gives concerts. Cold Spring Sheep Ranch, and by of Napoleon Bonaparte by payment the town itself. But there is a wheel- camping outfits, spending two and Miles City, like all Western cities sundown Rancher P. O., eighty miles of $15,000,000, stopped here. Their man even there. After riding 1,200 three weeks there. Wheelmen are however remote, has its bicycle club. for the day. The road was mostly colored cook, named Pompey, died miles of dreary prairie this is like exempt from this toll. The old fellow Fifteen wheelmen, most entertaining, level and good riding—only three while at this point and was buried on entering a new country. Mountains informed me he thought it hard labor make a thoroughly sociable club. hills in the entire stretch. Up these the top of this rock, which, curiously are visible within twenty miles of “working them damn’d old veloci- here—west and north and south. On the morning of August 17th the roads followed the gravel beds enough, is covered with quite a deep pedes all day.” He turned out to be The riding next day to Livingston, I had my wheel nicely cleaned to of dried-up streams, which made it soil. This rock has a very striking a congenial companion for the night. through the valley of the gate of the continue the journey West along the impossible to ride. appearance, looking at a distance His stories of frontier life would fill a mountains, was very good. In some banks of Yellowstone River. The The road next day improved to like a huge pillar. The inscription and good-sized volume. He is a bachelor places there were many loose stones, wind was blowing with terrific force, Junction City, a small village on the date (July 25, 1806) still remain.8 and a splendid cook. however, and within four miles of and when I reached the ferry, where Yellowstone. Here I ferried across the The sun was just setting as I Nature has endowed many coun- Livingston it was very stony until the I intended to cross, the wife of the river to the Crow Indian reservation, wheeled up to the Huntley section- tries with fair scenes; but we have Yellowstone was crossed into town. ferryman informed me that the wind as usual waiting an hour for the fer- house for the night. The road next in the Yellowstone—as it were, Livingston, although only ten years was too strong to risk the boat across. ryman. The Crows are good-natured morning started up a hill four miles snatched pure and undefiled from the old, is a very thriving town. It is I sat down and patiently waited for an Indians, and have always been the hand of the Creator—one of His very long. From the top I had a splendid situated at the base of the mountains, hour for the wind to subside. At last best of friends with the whites. They gems, and mean to preserve it in all view of the valley. A spur of the 4,600 feet above the sea-level. a lull came on, and I was soon shov- ford the Yellowstone on their horses, Rockies could be faintly seen in the its pristine loveliness. ing my machine up a steep and deep and daily come to settlements on the distance, fifty miles away. A short Big Boulder and Big All around the teeming multitude gravel road to the top of the hill on north side of the river. Some of them distance farther the road joins the Lumber Creeks: The Boulder River is transfiguring the earth, turning the north bank; once the top reached, make good farmers, raising cattle and Fort Custer trail to Billings, a town enters the Yellowstone from the south, it to man’s use, and in too many the wind fairly whistled from the horses in large numbers. I met an old just ten years old and containing and Big Timber Creek enters it from cases marring its features; but west. The headwind I rode against buck and his squaw, who motioned already a population of 3,000 souls. the north at the town of Big Timber, “Yellowstone,” by the fiat of the for thirty-eight miles at Leamington, to me to stop, to enable them to It is a supply town for a radius of Montana. nation, is to remain to us a thing of Canada, along the north shore of examine the wheel more closely; about 100 miles, including valuable beauty and a joy forever. Lake Erie, was steady, but to-day’s and I don’t know what feature of it mines, and is quite a wool market. Two wheelmen accompanied me It has nothing more than a figura- wind came in tremendous puffs, car- astonished them most. The spring From Billings west the road is from Livingston to the first cañon. tive relation to a gem, however, for rying me clear off the road, and my fork saddle, the adjustable gearing on the north side of the Yellowstone The wind was blowing through here its area would make a respectable eyes kept filling with dust. Many and the brake specially interested again. The scenery now is all gran- at a tremendous rate against us. I had kingdom in some parts of the world, miles of this would surely exhaust the buck, and I shall never forget deur and beauty, such as we hope to so far been riding my wheel geared and its attractiveness, not to say pro- any wheelman. the blank astonishment of these red get in wheeling through Switzerland. to fifty-four inches, but I had my ductiveness would provide a prince- The first ranch that hove in sight people when I took out the pump and Through Laurel Park City, to with- wheel arranged to gear down to forty- ly revenue. It taxes the memory to I stopped at, tired out, only ten miles proceeded to pump up. “The Victor” in four miles of Stillwater, is level five inches for mountainous country. recall—even in the works of those west of Miles City [italics original]. fairly raised the phlegm of the buck, bottom, making excellent wheeling, The strong wind compelled me to somewhat fervid and overwrought The occupant was a bachelor, cook- and that is an achievement indeed; it although somewhat dusty—or rather change it. Bidding the Livingston Continued on Page 34 ing, sleeping and living in one room. takes something akin to the marvel- it would be excellent wheeling were wheelmen good-by, I continued on a But E. C. Stoneing was a hospitable ous to do that. man, and had lived here for years. He The road now follows along the N. was formerly a government scout and P. R. R. [Northern Pacific Railroad] courier, and at one time was compan- through the reservation, sometimes ion to Buffalo Bill. Many interesting running inside the fence, along the stories he told as the wind blew out- track; at other times through some side, until sundown. The old fellow fenced ranges, making it quite fre- kindly gave me his bed, while he quently necessary to let down poles slept on the floor. The coarse straw in and open gates. At Bull Mountain the mattress and pillow kept working the road winds along some cliffs, one through the muslin during the night, of the most picturesque spots on the annoying me not a little, but I was Yellowstone River. The hills or buttes also kept awake by the coyotes howl- are now sparsely covered with small ing dismally without. pines, showing that the long prairie Arising early, I partook that morn- would soon end. ing of a plain breakfast, prepared by From Bull Mountain to Pompey’s the old man, and then started west at Pillar is another flat stretch. Pompey’s 7:30. The air was cool and calm. The Pillar, a mass of yellow sandstone road continues following in sight rising abruptly to a height of 400 feet, of the Yellowstone River. The hard and with its base covering nearly an wind the day before had blown the acre of ground, has quite an interest- dust and sand off the road. The bear- ing history. Capt. Meriwether Lewis ing of the wheel now being cleaned, and Capt. Wm. Clark, U.S.A., on it seemed to run easily. I quickly their three years’ exploration of this passed ranches, with herds of horses territory for the government in 1804– and cattle, which usually stampeded 1807, then known as the “Louisiana off at sight of me. By noon I reached purchase,” because it was acquired 34 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

nose and ears were not only brown es, until the Lower Geyser Basin, the but peeling off, and my trusty wheel midway basin, and the Upper Geyser bore signs of many a gallant league’s Basin successively arrest your atten- work over the alkali roads. tion and claim your too short hours. I topped my first day by a ride In the Lower Geyser Basin alone over the hill through the forest and there are nearly 700 hot springs, and up a terrible steep and dusty grade nigh a score of the greater giants through the Golden Gate [another that lay claim to the higher distinc- thousand-foot climb], where the west tion of geysers, whilst collectively branch of the Gardiner River [Glen those of the three basins seem to Creek] falls over a series of moss- defy computation. Suffice to note grown cascades with sinuous courses, the more important in their order— creating the exquisitely formed and the “Excelsior,” of the midway basin, splendidly colored Minerva Terrace the sleeping monster who, when he by its magic alchemy.12 The road- wakes, sends forth a voice that can way through the “Golden Gate” is be heard for miles, and a volume very appropriately named. Though of water that turns the adjacent river less than a mile in length, I was told into a seething torrent, with boiling that it cost Uncle Sam $15,000 to water from his raging maw. build it. I did not stop to see this myself, After leaving the Golden Gate but passed onward to the Oblong gorge the road continues along the Geyser, not so much because of its top of the mountain, and its even power, but because its formation per- Yankee Jim Cañon. Painted for Outing by Albert Hencke. Page 288, Outing Magazine, Vol. 21, 1893 surface is a great relief after the tre- mits a closer and better inspection and most favorably settled now.10 of the Missouri-Mississippi system, mendous pull up from the Mammoth than usual of the masses of crystal Yellowstone - as well as those of the Columbia Hotel to the famous Obsidian Cliff or which, in liquid form, are ever being Continued from page 33 Yellowstone Park and the Colorado, take life here, Glass Mountain, which rises, basalt- ejected from this or the other hun- inventors of marvels, the early travel- like, in almost vertical columns, from dred mouths direct from nature’s lab- Eureka! I have girdled the great and “from the summit of Mount ers—any other portion of the world the eastern shores of Beaver Lake to oratory. Wondrous in delicacy, color wonderland of our continent, and put Washburn, the highest point of obser- presenting a greater diversity of char- vation embraced by the park, may a height of from 150 to 250 feet, and and formation are these gems, laces behind me the greatest temptation acter than do the rivers and moun- be seen the grim and towering walls is probably unequaled in the world. and fairy frost-work, if such a term to deviate from my onward track. I tains, torrents and waterfalls, hills which partition a complex of waters, The volcanic glass glistens like jet, can be applied to creations in which would by no means have missed it, and valleys of the Yellowstone. forcing the flow either eastward, by but is quite opaque. Sometimes it is fire plays the principal part. though it has cost me five precious The verdure of abundant nature way of the Gulf of Mexico, into the variegated with streaks of red and days. There are many wonderlands and the blanched and alkali-with- Atlantic, or westward into the Pacific yellow. The material lends itself to ejected: Geyserite eggs, in store for me in Asia and in Europe, ered desert blend their effects into a Ocean.”11 the formation of a perfect road-bed. knobs, and biscuits are actually but will there be any quite like this phantasmagoria of unequaled gran- The tourists coming into the park It successfully resists drills and giant aggregated from silicon dioxide pre- one in the Rockies? Think of an area deur and unexcelled attraction to the from Livingston take the branch road powder, and only disintegrates under cipitated from the hot spring waters. of fifty-five miles in width from cyclist, if he have the good sense to to Cinnabar. There they are com- a process of heating by fire and then provide himself with a pneumatic, east to west, and sixty-five miles in pelled to enter the stage-coach for rapidly cools. No wonder that its “Old Faithful” holds the post of and the good fortune to have in it length from north to south, covering an eight-mile ride to the Mammoth fame and use spread wide among the honor in point of popularity, some- as honest and trusty a friend as my about 3,575 square miles, laid out as Hot Springs Hotel [a climb of near- aborigines, for the continent does not what probably from its position in “Victor” has proved to me. It has a national park! How “little Rhody” ly a thousand feet]. Of course I produce another natural substance contiguity to one of the hotels, but often been remarked that between [Rhode Island] and “peach Delaware” did nothing of the sort. My “Victor” capable of such an edge as flaked mainly from the reliability of the the cyclist and his wheel a more must swell into pride when told that was a good enough vehicle for me, obsidian. The sacrificial knives o£ exhibition of his powers; for day than sentimental friendship springs the Yellowstone Park reminds [one] though, I confess, it proved a pretty the Aztec priests, and other tools, and night through all the year round, up. Of a verity I can indorse this, so of them. When compared in size to hard pull. It is almost a continuous were made from it. at intervals of about an hour, he far as the wheel that has borne my any of the States, these two are usu- up-grade and the road very dusty. My rendezvous for the night was raises his graceful column, to be burden and cheered my pilgrimage ally cited as being together just large Writing of dusty roads brings back to be Norris Geyser Basin,13 a short wind-wafted with feather-like grace, is concerned. It has been a steadfast enough to be comfortably accommo- the strange impressions the various ride for a day for me; but then there a height of 150 feet. friend indeed, and that in direst need dated within the “park.” It should be travelers made upon me. I could eas- had been so much to see en route, From the lower to the upper basin, too. What other wheel could have added, however, that such a disposi- ily distinguish by their dusty clothing and after arrival there would still some nine miles, the road is level withstood the wear and tear to which tion of the two States would leave and begrimed and sunburned faces be the geysers to see. This was to enough, but I found it sandy and I have subjected my safety pneumatic still a margin of over 200 square those who had “made” the park from be my initiation into the mysteries dusty. Here a fellow wheelman, who “Victor”? These journeys over rail- miles for a national playground. But, the tidily dressed and fair-complex- of the great geyser system which had rashly partaken of a drink of the road ties and prairie grass have put aside from its selection as a national ioned new arrivals. It does not take Yellowstone marks as its own, at pellucid but treacherous water, with it to a crucial test, and, as was my playground, the Yellowstone would a very long stay within these natural once its pride and its terror. Who can results more enduring than pleasant, purpose, the question whether the be noteworthy, for from the slopes pleasure precincts to change one to stand upon the trembling earth, with left me to return to Billings, his home. pneumatic safety will stand the strain of these highlands spring the rills a backwoodsman. As for myself, I evidences all around of the mighty It is a venture, and a dangerous one, of a wheelman’s world tour over which grow into the mightiest rivers must have been a sight when I dis- buried forces of nature scarce slum- to drink from any stream in this rough and rugged wayside is forever of the United States. The springs mounted at the hotel. My face and bering skin-deep beneath one’s feet, neighborhood. without a sense of the mighty powers The next morning I started for fair of imprisoned chaos? Shoshone Lake and over the divide Next morning I started down the to Yellowstone Lake, following the road which winds through the Elk course of Fire Hole River a short dis- and Johnson parks,14 and thence tance; but even in that short way had through the four miles of Gibbon to ford the stream three times, not a Cañon, a narrow, rocky defile, with very pleasant experience, for, though scarce width sufficient for road and its name is fire, its waters are icy river. The wild grandeur of this rocky cold. Once more clear of the water, chasm is, like so much else in this the road turns up a newly made wonder-working district, difficult of ravine,16 fairly good riding in at the portrayal. On one side the cliffs rise start, but after the first eight miles it with precipice abruptness a thousand grew from bad to worse, and the best- feet, on the other they are clothed natured wheel in the world would with the somber pine to their tops. have refused to move over the heavy Here the air is filled with the fumes sand and continual up-grade which from subterranean caldrons, not too lasted to within four and a half miles pleasant in aroma; there the crys- of the lake, where the road improves tal water, fresh from the snow-clad again and is good as far as the lunch heights, pours through the hundred station on the lake side. obstructions in its way, with swish This lunch station [at West and swirl, and glint of many colors. Thumb] is presided over by a jolly Fortunately the road is all down- Irishman, who keeps the guests thor- grade and very good for nine miles to oughly amused by his humor and the Fire Hole River, which one must his yarns. perforce ford.15 After that there is, by way of compensation, a succes- The Irishman Larry sion of steep and dusty hills, almost Mathews managed various lunch sta- impassable for a wheel in some plac- tions in the park over many years August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 35

hours I thawed out my fingers and merely esthetic, could provide the feet, which were nearly frozen. The funds and the protection which alike thermometer dropped from 60° to 39° were needed to save this masterpiece in three hours. The snow continued of nature from the destroying vandal, to fall until the grass and trees were the vulgar advertiser, and the pot- thickly covered. Anxious to reach the hunting man of the world. hotel but four miles away, I started While photographing the falls out, but stopped at two camps to from Lookout Point, my cap went warm up before reaching there. This over the precipice sixty feet below was a nice state of affairs—snow- on a ledge of rock. It was a danger- bound in the Yellowstone Park, and ous task, but I climbed down and yet in the valley, 3,000 feet below, succeeded in getting it and returning all was warm and dry. Some one has alive. An old tourist standing above said of Yellowstone Park that “nature actually sat down overcome by the puts forth all her powers, and her sight of seeing me climbing up. A moods are ever changing from ‘grave misstep and I would have been pre- to gay, from lively to severe.’”18 I cipitated 1,500 feet below into the had the full opportunity of approv- Yellowstone River rushing through ing this writer. Surely, if my trip the cañon. through the park was not a pleasant The next morning everything was one, it was at least a memorable one, covered by a heavy frost, the ther- and I had seen nature changing from mometer was below freezing-point, “lively to severe.” and there was a dense fog every- Next morning the sky slowly where. I was determined, however, cleared, but as it was impossible to to get off that day, if possible, and start with the wheel in this mud, I had although the frozen dirt road was ample time to overhaul my machine, rather rough riding it had no terrors which again was the center of attrac- to the rider of a pneumatic. tion to the guests. I also improved the As far as Norris Geyser Basin it time to make a visit to the Great Falls was mostly down grade, and I pro- and Grand Cañon of the Yellowstone. gressed fairly well (thirteen miles The best point of view for the falls in two hours). Then the sun shone is Lookout Point, a rugged preci- warmly; the road, improved by the pice extending out in the cañon; but snow and rain of the two days before, Inspiration Point, about two miles dried up, and I briskly wheeled off below, affords another splendid view the twenty miles to the Hot Springs, of the cañon, both up and down. The the end of the circuit. My cyclometer wonders of the Grand Cañon have showed just 139 miles around the been told by abler pens than mine. park. The truth is, language fails to do it I should not advise wheelmen justice. visiting the park to make the entire The falls are two in number, the circuit, as from Norris Basin to the upper and lower; the former some Upper Basin, and across to the lake hundred feet or more, and the latter and thence up the cañon, it is mostly 350 feet. It is not, however, either in poor wheeling. Work is being pushed the depth of the falls or the volume with all possible speed, but it will be of the water which passes over them some time before this stretch can be that their charm exists, but in the called a good road. But those desiring wonderful setting in which nature to see, at least, the most important has placed them, every form of rock, portions of the park, can wheel from every color in nature’s palette, every Mammoth Hot Springs to the Norris hue of foliage, every play of light Geyser Basin, over twenty miles of and shade, every variety of grouping, fairly good road, thence cross to the every effect which it seems pos- Grand Cañon and Great Falls thirteen sible for sun, air, water and earth to miles farther, and by returning over produce, is spread with lavish hand, the same route can make a pleasant and placed and posed with an artistic and not too fatiguing tour. Adding effect that almost bespeaks design. in the sixteen miles from Cinnabar to the Mammoth Hot Springs and Yet the hand of man is conspicuous return, this would make a total of only by its absence here; nature, eighty-two miles, and to all wheel- reveling in her own strength and men in search of a holiday amid drawing on her own resources, has the fairest and most wonderful of planned the vista and spread the can- “Alone in this great sanctuary of nature.” Painted for Outing by Albert Hencke. Page 379, Outing Magazine, Vol. nature’s handiwork I say, Take your vas; the emblazoned walls, the tessel- 21, 1893 pneumatic and see the Yellowstone lated floor, the canopy of matchless and is mentioned frequently as a True, I could have taken from here face north, and next morning started Park awheel as I did. blue, all are hers, and never can we convivial host. a steamer to the Lower Lake Hotel, down the valley with the intention of Manifold as are the beauties and as do most explorers, even those reaching the falls, eighteen miles off, be too grateful to those who, in a decade often scoffed at as prosaic, It is curious to see, right on the who have hitherto enjoyed the less and thence facing westward, back to Continued on Page 36 utilitarian, and uneducated in matters borders of the lake, bubbling hot toilsome stage, but that was foreign Norris Geyser Basin and out again, springs; indeed in one case the cone to my mission. Though most of the by Yankee Jim’s, to resume my great- of the geyser is within the lake and wheelmen who have hitherto done er journey. the hot water within is only separated the park have availed themselves The road from the outlet down the from the cold water without by the of the steamer at this stage, it was valley is, as roads in the late summer thinnest of partitions. I had of neces- denied to me, for I would not ride by go, not a very bad one, though in sity to forego much that I should very water wherever possible for a wheel some places very sandy and, need I much liked to have seen. I would to carry me—or, if needs be, be say, dusty. However, it was infinitely gladly have gone over into the Red pushed—and I knew that where the better than those over which I had Mountain Range and followed the stage went, and often where it did not toiled for the past two days, and I Lewis [River] from the lake down- go, there the Victor would carry me. I was congratulating myself upon hav- ward over Sherman’s trail;17 but do not blame the wheelmen—indeed, ing passed through the most uncom- time has its limitations, and I could after my experience, I think in the fortable portion of my trip when I not even afford the lesser excur- ordinary course of a pleasure trip espied it raining on the opposite side sion southward round the West Bay they are to be commended for their of the river, and soon the icy-cold Thumb of Yellowstone Lake. wisdom, for the ride will tire even the spray reached me. When within half I had lingered already longer than most hardened. a mile of a government engineer’s I could well afford, and had yet After lunch I continued on round camp, what was my surprise to see before me the Grand Cañon, which the lake for a good twenty miles to the rain change into snow. As it blew was sure to overpower the scruples the hotel, and it took me nearly four up quite strong, I made for the cook’s of conscience and chain me a votary. hours to do it. Here I again set my tent for shelter, and here for three 36 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

Yellowstone - of their old form and outline, deep companions discovered and named taking horseback parties from there Firehole River and turned east up the Continued from Page 35 down among the roots of which may Hoodoo or Goblin Land in 1870 and to Yellowstone. steep Spring Creek grade to cross attractions of the Yellowstone, as be found clustering deposits of the continued: “In shape they are unlike 4. Quoted from “Cycling through the continental divide and descend seen by the every-day tourist and most brilliant and beautiful crystal- any elsewhere known, being a cross Yellowstone Park,” in Whittlesey and to Yellowstone Lake. Culpin, Road written of in the most accessible lizations, varying in color from deli- between the usual spire and steeple Watry, Ho! for Wonderland, 174. System, 231. 5. See David V. Herlihy, The Lost 17. Gen. William T. Sherman did books of travel, it is startling, but cate shades of pink to deep cherry, form, and the slender-based, and Cyclist (2010), for the complete story flat, tottering, table-topped sand- visit Yellowstone (in 1877), but it true, that two-thirds of its area is while colorless amethyst and yel- of Lenz’s adventure and the stories was Gen. Philip H. Sheridan’s party stone monuments near the Garden practically unknown. Here and there low quartz lie scattered in profusion. of other nineteenth-century world- who, on an 1882 visit, cut the trail an occasional enthusiast with time Then, again, between the Passamaria of the Gods, in Colorado; and while circling cyclists. from Jackson Hole to Yellowstone on his hands and the needy hardi- fork of the Big Horn [now called the lacking the symmetry and beauty of 6. Lenz entered eastern Montana Lake. It became a road only in 1895. hood [robustness], some mountain North Fork of the Shoshone River] these, surpass both in wild, weird Territory near Glendive. Barely set- 18. Winser, The Yellowstone climber, lone fisherman, hunter or and the east fork of the Yellowstone fascination. . . .” (Norris, Report for tled in 1880, it grew to a fair-sized National Park, 7. geologist have penetrated its remoter [the Lamar River] is the celebrated 1880, 6–8). town in 1881, when the Northern 19. Owen was the first cyclist who waterways and mountains, but their Hoodoo Region, or Goblin Land, The story of a slightly later trip to Pacific tracks reached it. recorded a trip through Yellowstone. stories do not reach far beyond the designations which in nowise belie the Hoodoos by E. V. Wilcox appears 7. Lenz refers to Chief Sitting The June 1891 issue of Outing con- Bull of the Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux tains Owen’s cycling report. The camp-fire and the hotel corridor, the character and appearance of the on page 203. tribe, who was a spiritual and politi- 1890 Outing article is a strong tribute unless indeed, as is sometimes hap- locality—a region in which volcanic From Yellowstone Park to cal leader (not a warrior) at the time to and plug for travel to the park, pily the case, they make their way action and erosion have seemingly Bearmouth of Custer’s 1876 defeat in southeast- written by A. B. Guptill, an employ- into the pages of OUTING, like the striven to outvie each other in the Even such marvelous attractions ern Montana. This battle, formerly ee of Yellowstone photographer and story of Mr. Owen and his compan- production of fantastic forms and of superb scenery and weird phe- called Custer’s Last Stand, is now concessionaire Frank J. Haynes. ions awheel there, and Mr. Guptill’s shapes. To the superstitious Indian it called the Battle of the Little Bighorn. nomena as fairly riot in mine Uncle 20. This conclusion of the graphic narrative.* [Footnote in the was the abode of evil spirits; to the The “firing” of Moscow refers to the Yellowstone section of Lenz’s world Sam’s unrivaled national playground, original: *In , July 1890 and white man, roused from his slum- famous fire of 1571, when a Turkish tour narrative appeared in Outing 21, Outing cannot hold, magnetic though they 19 khan set the city ablaze, and tens of no. 6 (March 1893), 444–45. June 1891.] The latter, I remember, bers by the weird mutterings of the be, a lone wheelman who has yet full says that in the northeastern por- voiceless air, the region presented an thousands of people died. three-fourths of the world to girdle. 8. Lenz (or his editor) had the tions of the park, where I did not enigma solved by the term “Hoodoo.” Regretfully, therefore, I was com- wrong story about Pompey’s Pillar. go, there are vast areas strewn with pelled to bind myself by most solemn William Clark named the huge, Bibliography the fossilized remains of animal and In an annual report, Supt. covenant to start once more upon my unique rock along the Yellowstone Guptill, A. B. “Yellowstone,” Outing: An Illustrated Monthly vegetable life, and huge trunks and Norris (1877–82) mentioned his long pursuit of the sun westward. River near Huntley for the son of the Magazine of Recreation 16, no. 4, fragments of petrified trees, many exploration of the Hoodoos. He wrote There were many charming and expedition’s only woman, Sacajawea. July 1890; 18, no. 3, June 1891. still standing erect, preserving much that prospector Adam Miller and two curious features which I had not Clark called the boy Pomp or Pompy (DeVoto, Journals of Lewis and Henderson, George L. Yellowstone seen; but no traveler, unless his trav- Park: Past, Present, and Future, els are to end in that wonderland, Clark, 451). The only black man on the Lewis and Clark Expedition was Facts for the Consideration of the can hope to see all of the marvels of York, Clark’s slave. Committee on Territories for 1891, Yellowstone Park, and I know from 9. James George (“Yankee Jim”) and Future Committees. Washington, my brief experience that I might took over and improved an exist- DC: Gibson Brothers, 1891. dally an entire year and then go on ing road through what was then Herlihy, David V. The Lost unsatisfied. So I prepared my faith- called the Second Canyon of the Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an ful steel courser for another stage Yellowstone, making it passable for American Adventurer and His forthwith. There was a choice of wagons. He lived and collected tolls Mysterious Disappearance. New routes northward out of the park. A there from 1874 until about 1910. He York: Houghton Miflin Harcourt, new one would surely have revealed is described as a loquacious old char- 2010. Lenz, Frank D. “Lenz’s World much to repay the venture, but my acter in many early travel accounts. Tour Awheel,” Parts 1, 4, 5, and run south over the Valley Road had 10. The safety bicycle, with two equal-sized wheels, had by 1890 6. Outing: An Illustrated Monthly proved its excellence for wheeling, Magazine of Recreation 20, no. 6 and, as it is unquestionably the best become more popular than the ordinary or penny-farthing bicycle, (September 1892): 482; Outing 21, route, I decided to travel north by it, which had a large wheel in front and no. 4 (January 1893): 286–90; 21, no. though really re-covering the line a smaller one in back—a dangerous 5 (February 1893): 378–83; 21, no. 6 already traveled. vehicle. Pneumatic tires had been (March 1893): 444–45. The fifty-one-mile run back to old used on bicycles for only a few years Owen, W. O. “The First Bicycle “Yankee Jim’s” was accomplished when Lenz made his tour. Tour of the Yellowstone National comfortably and without special 11. This quote is not credited but Park,” Outing: An Illustrated incident. The old boy appeared really came from Henry Jacob Winser’s Monthly Magazine of Recreation 18, pleased to see me again, and when guidebook The Yellowstone National no. 3 (June 1891), 191–95. we got settled down for a chat he Park, 5. Whittlesey, Lee, H. “A Post-1872 fired off story after story, all savoring 12. Here Lenz seems to be con- History of the Norris Area: Cultural Sites Past and Present,” National strongly of the strange, free, breezy fusing the cold water falling over Rustic Falls of Glen Creek with the Park Service, unpublished document, West. Yellowstone Heritage and Research Next morning I bade him final hot spring water of a terrace that is nearly three miles north of the falls Center Library, Yellowstone National farewell, and went on through the and originates from deep below the Park, Wyoming, 2005, with additions Yellowstone Valley. Imposing pan- surface. 2007). oramas of peak and crag were dis- 13. When Lenz arrived at Norris ———, Yellowstone Place Names, closed as I wheeled steadily for- Geyser Basin in summer of 1892, 1st ed., Helena, MT: Montana ward—scenes that pen cannot a temporary tent hotel had been Historical Society Press, 1988; 2nd describe nor brush portray; for eyes, erected to replace the Norris Hotel ed., Gardiner, MT: Wonderland and eyes alone, can rightly convey to that had stood near the basin since Publishing, 2006. the spirit of these mountain pictures. 1887 but had burned down that May Whittlesey, Lee H., and Elizabeth Passing the grand bulk of Emigrant (Whittlesey, “History of the Norris Watry. Ho! For Wonderland: Peak, I noticed with pleasure that the Area,” 15–19). Lenz seems to have Travelers’ Accounts of Yellowstone, 1872–1914. Albuquerque, NM: grim old sentinel had received a shin- spent very little time visiting Norris University of New Mexico Press, ing silver helmet of new-fallen snow, Geyser Basin. 2009. and so I bore away another delightful 14. The name Elk Park is still used, but “Johnson Park” is not. According Winser, Henry Jacob. The memory of him. . . .20 to Whittlesey, it may be the same as Yellowstone National Park: A Gibbon Meadows. The name was Manual for Tourists. New York: G. Notes probably applied by Superintendent D. Putnam’s Sons, 1883. 1. Lenz, “Lenz’s World Tour Norris for N. D. Johnson, whom Awheel,” Outing 21, nos. 4 and 5, he tried (unsuccessfully) to have NOW OPEN IN Illustrations: 286–90; 378–83. appointed as U.S. Commissioner Albert Hencke (1865–1936) con- 2. Lenz, “Lenz’s World Tour to help control crime—especially MONTICELLO, UT: tributed three paintings to the Lenz Awheel,” Outing 20, no. 6, 482. poaching—in the park. Outing articles about Yellowstone. Saturday Cycles 3. From 1879 through 1903, the 15. The road in 1892 left the in conjunction with Eaton family ran a horse and cattle Gibbon River and headed southwest, He was born and studied art in St. Roam Industry, Monticello ranch near Medora, North Dakota, bypassing Madison Junction and the Louis, Missouri, then studied in and soon began to take in paying Firehole Canyon (both passed along California and New York City. He 265 N Main St, Monticello, UT guests. They moved the ranch to its today’s main road) before continuing was a book and magazine illustra- www.roamutah.com location near Sheridan, Wyoming, south. tor, known especially for children’s in 1904 and became well known for 16. The new 1892 road left the paintings and pen-and-ink drawings. August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 37

BOOK REVIEW First Taste of Freedom Highlights the History of Bicycle Marketing of design changes to attract chil- dren. Sometimes makers designed children’s bikes to look like cars, motorcycles and even airplanes so kids could play adult. Children, espe- cially boys, became a major market and ads touted “A bike is the birth- right of every American Boy” and “Boyhood without a bicycle is like a summer without flowers.” Ironically, the industry promoted bicycles for kids as the perfect Christmas present, since it was the one great gift-giving occasion of the year, though it was hardly peak riding season in most of the country. The 1953 Mead “Juvenile Ranger” came with cap guns and a design made While the book includes 55 pages to look like a cowboy’s horse. Photo courtesy of the Bicycle Museum of America. of footnotes and bibliography, the quotes and illustrations largely con- sist of ads in trade journals to tell By Charles Pekow us what the industry was thinking. It gets redundant after while, going on The major market for bicycles and on throughout the book about should be adults. No – children, the conflict of marketing to adults vs. mainly boys. People who need to get children, for instance. But it seems to work. No, recreational enthusiasts. that was a major issue in most of Men. Women. The upper classes. the industry that seems to have been One Boy in 1918 Is Worth 3 Boys The common worker. resolved by now. The growth of the in 1914. U.S. Rubber Company’s Of course, all of the above ride suburbs made cycling more attrac- advertisement, Boy’s Life, April bicycles. But the main market that tive to children but less so to adults, 1918, 50. the industry tried to sell to changed who thus had too long a commute with economic conditions to empha- by bike. So when the industry did set up kids’ bike clubs (today largely size these different audiences in dif- sell bikes to adults, it had to shift the the province of adults). While pro- ferent eras of American history since focus from transportation to exercise ducers once promoted the bike as a bicycle manufacturers got serious and recreation. means of independence, it later tired about selling them in the United As bicycle accident rates soared, to promote groups. States, circa 1868. The history of it had to address safety. It was often Federal policy, however ham- the selling of the bicycle to the An advertisement from 1897 marketing bicycles to women: “I’m going reluctant to do so, however. Cycle pered growth of the bicycle, the public in this country is documented to take a spin on my wheel, and will be back in two or three hours.” Her Trades of America (CTA), once the author says, first by the War in a new book called First Taste Choice. The Young Man’s Slave (Five Years Later). Print-lithograph, illustra- major trade association, ignored the Production Board’s decision to limit of Freedom: A Cultural History of tion in Puck, July 7, 1897, 16. Courtesy of the Library of Congress. issue, much as automobile manufac- bicycle manufacturing in World Bicycle Marketing in the United turers did for too long. Turpin writes War II and post-war by building States by Robert Turpin, a history About 250 factories in the country cycles. “In the 1910s, bicycle boost- that in the 1920s, the “CTA down- the Interstate highway system, which professor at Lees-McRae College in made bikes back then. ers continued promoting the bicycle played the safety concerns altogether. further encouraged adults to drive Banner Elk, NC. But with the rise of the automo- as a curative for the ill effects of Instead, it instructed their two tour- rather than bike. A few people were riding bikes bile, the main market, the well-do-do overmechanization and urbaniza- ing bicycle advocates – whose pri- Adults didn’t start getting inter- here in the 1830s, but the two-wheel- white male, lost interest after the turn tion,” the book tells us. This came mary job was to visit schools and talk ested in biking again until the 1970s er didn’t become a cultural phe- of the 20th Century. But each attempt after the growth of the auto industry to children about bicycles – to refrain but the book can’t explain why, with nomenon until after the Civil War. to find a new market turned off the in the early 20th Century coincided from talking about safety issues for the gasoline shortages of the era and The book takes us on a tour of how previous one. Selling bikes to the with a dramatic drop in bike sales. fear that it would become the focus the economic doldrums of the early changes in society (and somewhat middle-class made the wealthy con- And yes, Donald Trump’s tariffs of the conversation.” 1980s only minor factors. Much of advances in vehicle design) repeat- sider riding at all (instead of just the weren’t the first ones to cause harm And, if you believe the book, we the increase consisted of interest int edly caused the industry to adapt saddle) beneath them. And marketing to the bike industry: the book shows still need to pedal up mountains to BMX and mountain bikes, and later and change the market it went after. bikes to women turned off men who that when import and export restric- enhance the image of the cyclists. hybrids, the stuff of recreation. The author writes of a few corpo- saw the bike as a masculine activ- tions on bicycles and parts thereof Even today, “adults who regularly Though the book was published rate execs, including the heads of ity. And turning to children made were reduced, sales soared. Someone ride bicycle are still often consid- this year, recent history gets short Schwinn and its predecessors. But adults consider cycles as toys to be always profits from wars (let’s face ered odd, or at least unconvention- shrift. It says the first bikeshare the book remains devoid of any outgrown. it; otherwise why would we fight al. Many Americans associate the program launched in Tulsa, OK in understanding of the personalities of Concurrent with the women’s suf- them?) and World War I helped the bicycle with transportation for those 2007 and quickly became a phenom- bicycle promoters. It provides more frage movement, industry marketed bicycle industry recover as during unable to afford a car.” enon –but the subject gets only one of an informative than an exciting to women as a way to sell more bikes the war, trade restrictions were lifted. The history book takes us through paragraph. And the narrative stops read. and women saw cycling as a way to Also, a PR campaign encouraged the Depression and World War II. in 2012. But if you want to know As Turpin puts it, the “bicycle has show their independence – it allowed civilians to do their part for the war The former didn’t seem to have how the industry marketed and sold long been a part of American culture them to get further away from home effort by saving gas; ride a bike. depressed the growth of the bicycle bicycles to the American public in but its image and significance have and family surveillance. But the But when the war ended, the – more because people needed cheap generations before you even tried been ever changing.” In the 1800s, idea ran into some resistance as the industry had to find other rea- recreation than transportation. And a , the book will probably manufactures plied them as transpor- “bicycle’s ability to free women from sons to sell bikes, such as busi- even back then New York City made constitute as good a chance as any tation for adults. As the automobile their homes to enjoy the same spirit ness. Governments used them for a point of building bike paths in its to learn. It’s easy and fun enough to became more and more popular, bike of adventurism as men enjoyed was everything from mail delivery to parks, though cities back then didn’t read. And you can probably relate makers had to find other ways to sell. a privilege that men were often reluc- police patrols. Doctors used them think of adding a lot of bike lanes to at least part of it personally since Like many other innovations, tant to share,” the book reminds us. for house calls and messengers to for transportation purposes as they you’ve probably ridden a bike as a from the telephone to the Internet, it But as more women attended col- deliver everything from documents do today. child, feminist, commuter or other took a generation or so for the bike to lege, they became a bigger target of to groceries. Then after the war, as the nation marketing target. And you can see catch on. Even without cars, people the industry – a bicycle gave a col- And you don’t see much of this grew in affluence, children became how the industry saw the other types got around fine with horses. Early lege student more freedom, not nec- today (unless you count the ebike such a market that manufacturers of people. on, the closest many people came to essarily to get around campus (most boom), but at one point it was com- “began creating bicycles that were lit- seeing a bicycle was watching racing of which were rather small) but to mon for a cycle shop to sell both erally toys, equipping them with hol- First Taste of Freedom: A Cultural as a spectator sport, often an indoor get off it and around and out of town motorcycles and bicycles, which sters for cap guns, and donning them History of Bicycle Marketing in one to boot. A bike race could draw for a break. The bicycle became a created confusion about which they with the insignia of child television the United States by Robert Turpin, seven times as many people than a vehicle for the liberated woman. would promote. One way out con- stars and comic book heroes or even Syracuse University Press, $60 professional game at one Another theme throughout the sisted of a store trying to sell a cartoon characters such as Donald hardcover, $27.95 paper, Syracuse point. Back in the 1890s, several history of selling bicycles that reoc- motorcycles to a father and convince Duck.” The 1953 Mead Juvenile University Press, 621 Skytop Road, million Americans owned bikes and curs in the book involves the growth him to buy a non-motorized vehicle Ranger, for instance came with cap Suite 110, Syracuse, NY 13244-5290, made-in-America bike sales topped of automobiles competing with or for his son. guns and a design made to look like 315-443-5534, fax 315-443-5545, a million a year at its peak in 1899. living alongside the demand for The book also talks a lot about a cowboy’s horse. The industry also [email protected], goo.gl/hyWcUG. 38 CYCLINGUTAH.COM August 2018

RIDE PREVIEW Mountains to the Desert Ride Sports Great Views, Awesome Course consideration. Some of the innovative programs we have funded include experien- tial learning programs, collaborative efforts between children’s organiza- tions, character building programs, early childhood programming, pro- grams offering job skills training and assistance and college scholar- ships through the Man of La Mancha scholarship program. Each year, the Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride serves as the single fundraising event for the Just For Kids Foundation which raises over 100k. Every dollar raised through participant fundraising is matched by the Carstens Family Fund at the Denver Foundation. That money is then awarded to individuals and The Early Childhood Development Preschool in Norwood, Colorado is a beneficiary of the Just for Kids Foundation and the Mountains to the organizations that provide leadership Desert Ride. Photo by Jim Hurst opportunities for regional youth as well as organizations that promote self-sufficiency and responsibility. Over the past ten years, the Just For Kids Foundation is proud to have raised over $2 Million; all of which has been awarded to hundreds of The start of the Mountains to the Desert Ride in Telluride, Colorado on Hwy organizations benefitting thousands 145. Photo by Jim Hurst of underprivileged children and to mile with a grueling hill climb at the deserving seniors who are awarded By Dave Iltis finish. The 70 mile option starting college scholarships through the in Norwood is ideal for families or Man of La Mancha program. July 30, 2018 - The Mountains those who don’t have the interest or to the Desert bike ride is a 70, 100, time to train for a 100 miles. The CW: Telluride is in the high San or 132 mile road ride that starts in Highlights are Telluride and Gateway Juan Mountains. Tell us about the Telluride, and travels to Gateway both target destinations for the beau- geology and natural history that the Canyons Resort, Colorado on ty and history and literally there is ride travels through. September 22, 2018. 100 miles of the most interesting M2D: The ride begins in the awe We asked organizer Lara Young geology and history in the west the inspiring San Juan Mountains rid- of the Just for Kids Foundation a few lies between the two destinations. ers cycle past towering 14,000-foot questions about the event. peaks and continue their descent par- CW: Tell us about the Just for allel to the San Miguel River. A short Cycling West: Tell us about the Kids Foundation. How does the ride climb at mile 28 leaves riders at the course. What are the highlights? help the cause? summit of Norwood Hill, overlook- A group rides by the Dolores River between Naturita and Gateway, Mountains to the Desert: It really M2D: Just For Kids serves chil- ing miles of ranches, farmlands and Colorado. The Mountains to the Desert Ride in Telluride, Colorado raises is the perfect race and ride. Half the dren from birth through high school the La Sal Mountains. funds for the Just for Kids Foundation. Photo by Jim Hurst riders are intense mountain athletes graduation throughout the San Riders who prefer a shorter, out to win or get their personal best Miguel Watershed, including the 70-mile ride, start in Norwood an hour CW: What sort of support do you Mountains to the Desert Bike time the other half are in it for the towns of Telluride, Norwood, Nucla, later, at 8:30 AM. From Norwood, have for the riders? And, what about Ride, From the high mountains of adventure and sheer beauty. The ride Naturita, Paradox and all points in the ride continues through Naturita, post-event festivities? Telluride, cyclists descend past hill- is so appealing because of the diver- between. Nucla and Uravan and winds fur- M2D: There are 5 strategically sides of quaking aspens along a route sity of topography. Riders travel We provide funds for scholar- ther along the Unaweep-Tabeguache placed aid stations with food, water, that passes through millions of years from the Town of Telluride in the ship programs, operating grants, pro- Scenic and Historic Byway past the and energy drinks and of course of geologic record, ultimately find- peak of the fall colors in shimmering gram support, capital needs, start-up Hanging Flume. Riders will pass mil- youth program volunteers cheer- ing themselves at the base of stri- yellow and gold Aspens following projects, and equipment. We par- lions of years of history, geology and ing riders along the 101 mile route. ated sandstone cliffs reaching up to There is also a smoothie aid station the San Miguel and Dolores river ticularly target projects with leader- ancient lands. 1,000 feet overhead and onwards The route subsequently meanders at the top of the additional hill climb watersheds to the iconic Red Rock ship opportunities for children and to the beautiful desert landscape of Desert of Gateway. The ride is per- projects promoting self-sufficiency along the Dolores River at the base at Mile 115. The ride is not to be Gateway. Mileage options: 70, 100 fect for a first time Century rider or and responsibility.Please contact us of thousand-foot red sandstone walls missed because it supports all area a competitive cyclist who wants to if you have questions about whether into the sleepy town of Gateway, CO. youth programs to scholarship kids & 130. This ride benefits the Just For push them selves and take on the 132 your organization qualifies for grant and the sheer physical beauty of the Kids Foundation, Lara Young, 970- event. If that’s not enough the ride 708-1105, [email protected], finishes with a grand feed and music. justforkidsfoundation.org Riders are also rewarded with an opportunity to swim and spa at the finish. Gateway Canyons Resort is award winning and star rated by Travel&Leisure, Conde Naste, and Forbes.

CW: Where can people stay or camp when they come to do the event? M2D: We have reserved 30 rooms for the event ranging in Price from 225 to 375.00. These are greatly dis- counted for our riders. There is also stunning, convenient, and free BLM camping along both sides of the Dolores River just several miles from the resort. If you can’t spend the night there is a 40.00 shuttle avail- able to get you back to Norwood or Telluride.

Event Details: September 22 — Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride , Telluride, CO, 15th Annual August 2018 CYCLINGWEST.COM 39

RIDE OF THE MONTH Marsh Valley Cruise Highlights Southeastern Idaho County (mile 10.6), turn left onto the right, becoming 11th Street. Turn U.S. 91, and continue heading south. left onto Logan Street; as you head The highway has a wide shoulder. north, look for Centennial Park on Enter and leave the tiny community the left. End the ride here. History of Virginia. At mile 12.35, turn right buffs may be interested in visiting a onto Bowman Road and head west. couple of buildings in McCammon Bowman passes over I-15 at mile which are on the National Register 13.1. At the end of Bowman (mile of Historic Places: the McCammon 14.15), turn left onto Tool Road and State Bank Building at 206 Center head south. Tool curves left, and then Street, and the H.O. Harkness State right, eventually running immediate- Building, at 105 South Railroad ly adjacent I-15. At the end of Tool Avenue. Both are located to the (mile 17.85), turn right onto Treasure northeast of Centennial Park. Lane and head west. At the end of Treasure (mile 19.2), turn right onto Starting & ending point coordi- Marsh Valley Road and head north. nates: 42.647569oN 112.194267oW You are now heading back, although this road’s curves and small rolling For more rides, see Road Bik- hills make it a more interesting ride ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written than that along 91. Cross Marsh by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. Creek at mile 27.6. At mile 29.8, Road Biking Utah features de- turn left onto Arimo Road and head scriptions of 40 road bike rides west. Cross over Marsh Creek again in Utah. The ride lengths range at mile 30.05, and begin a gradual from 14 to 106 miles, and the climb (2.6% grade) that continues for book’s coverage is statewide: the next mile or so. Arimo descends, from Wendover to Vernal, and and then climbs again, gradually. from Bear Lake to St. George At the highest elevation of the ride to Bluff. Each ride description (4,877 feet; mile 33.65), avoid going features information about the too far west by turning right onto suggested start-finish location, Robin Road. Robin continues the length, mileposts, terrain, traffic northward trek. conditions and, most important- ly, sights. The text is rich in detail Riders in Marsh Valley in Southeast Idaho. Photo by Steve Sullivan Robin descends gradually (1.6% grade) for the next three miles, to the about each route, including his- traffic is light on the valley’s surface Start the ride in McCammon. ride’s lowest elevation (4,624 feet; tory, folklore, flora, fauna and, of By Wayne Cottrell streets, making them ideal for bike With a population of just 810 in 2010, mile 36.4) – cross over Marsh Creek. course, scenery. riding. The elevation differential is McCammon is actually the largest Be sure to stay on Robin Road as Wayne Cottrell is a former The Marsh Valley Cruise is a only 253 feet, although a combina- settlement along the entire ride. So, it curves northward and eastward, Utah resident who conducted 40.1-mile, clockwise loop tour of tion of false flats and wind can add get that urban feeling here before through the valley. Stay left at mile extensive research while living Idaho’s Marsh Valley. The valley some difficulty to the pedaling. The venturing off onto the valley roads. 38.1 to remain on Robin. Cross under here – and even after moving – is a lightly-populated agricultural route remains within the corridor From Centennial Park – the address I-15 at 39.25. Enter McCammon just to develop the content for the region, with its northern end located between the Portneuf Range on the is listed as “Bannock Street,” but the beyond the freeway. Robin curves to book. 15 miles south of Pocatello. There east, and Scout Mountain (and other park is accessed from Logan Street, is plenty of movement through the high points) of the Caribou National at 9th street – turn right onto Logan valley, along the I-15 freeway. But, Forest on the west. The starting ele- and head south. At the end of Logan, with I-15 as a speedy alternative, vation is 4,779 feet. turn left onto 11th Street, followed by a right turn onto State Street. State merges with Center Street at the 2.15-mile mark, remaining as State Street, and then becoming Old U.S. Highway 91. The ride leaves McCammon and enters the rural val- ley. Most of the ride is admittedly nondescript, passing a mix of cul- tured and undeveloped fields. The best scenery is of the mountains on either side of the valley, and of Marsh Creek, which the route crosses. As for Old U.S. 91, this was the predecessor of U.S. 91, which, in turn, was the predecessor of I-15. The old route is no longer through, merging with U.S. 91 in places; but, segments of the old highway exist in Idaho and Utah. Enter Arimo at mile 6.05. With a population of 355 in 2010, this is the second-largest city along the route. You will be in and out of Arimo very quickly, as you head south on the old highway. Bear right onto County Road at mile 10.45. At the end of

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