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•Utah and Idaho Calendar of Events - p. 4 •Complete Triathlon Calendar - p. 8 •Riding the Climbs of the Tour de France - p. 2 •Cache Valley Advocacy - p. 3 DIRT •Surviving Your First Triathlon - p. 9 •A Colorado Bike Tour - p.10 PAVEMENT •Frozen Hog - p. 12 •Cyclocross Wrapup - p. 13 ADVOCACY •Draper Road Rides - p. 14 •24 Hours of Moab - p. 15 RACING • Commuter Column - p. 17 •Shop Directory - p. 18 TOURING •Hamstring Health - p. 19 •Results - p. 20 • A Bicycle Tour of Wisconsin - p. 22 MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com MARCH 2008 speaking of spokes On Holy Ground - Riding the Climbs of the Tour de France

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Cache Valley Efforts Move Forward as Aggie Blue Bikes Provides Free Bike Use to USU Students and the County Bike/Ped Committee Works For Bikeability By Lukas Brinkerhoff the program. Without the grants, ridden when they return the bikes. point” and are quickly gathering 10-12 percent of drivers are annoyed the program would disappear or Christensen hopes the computers momentum with some of our goals. by bikers but the majority, 80 per- The bikes are blue, Aggie-blue students would have to foot the bill. would allow him to see what keeps For example, in the past year we cent, is respectful and friendly. and currently 40 students ride them In an effort to perpetuate the pro- students from using bikes as trans- have established routes and place- Bayn agrees saying that most absolutely free of charge. gram and ensure its future success, portation and then be able to tailor ment of “Bike Route” and “Share drivers are respectful and cautious For the past 2 ½ years, Aggie students will be asked to pay a $1 his education programs to overcome the Road” signs. Signage will be and although conditions aren’t bad Blue Bikes has been providing free increase in student fees that would these obstacles. posted this summer.” there is room for improvement. He transportation to USU students. go directly to the program. The fee Besides the bikes, Aggie She hopes that these routes will hopes for better asphalt conditions, Adam Christensen, the program’s increase will be decided on the next Blue Bikes also offers League of be the first to be swept after the cleaner roadways and better stop- fearless director, says the program USU student ballot. American Bicyclist courses to help snow melts but cannot guarantee light detection systems. has logged 27,000 miles, with Students can check out a bike for educate students on proper rid- anything. Christensen says there activ- 16,000 being ridden during 2007. up to a semester at a time. During ing etiquette as well as handling For the past 8 months the com- ists or “terrorists” who think being That is enough miles to go around the semester, students are responsi- skills. They also offer what they mittee has been learning the political aggressive will bring change and the globe a little more than once. ble to ensure the bikes aren’t stolen call “Community Weeklies” where “lay of the land,” as Chancellor puts who expect change to happen The successful bicycle library and are expected to not abuse them. they bring in professionals from it. She says they are currently devel- now. He says that the Bicycle and uses bikes that are donated or found At the end of each semester the the community to teach classes on oping policy they can recommend to Pedestrian Advisory Committee and then refurbished. The program’s bikes are returned and tuned. topics such as air quality, commut- municipalities. has it right, by taking things a little headquarters houses four repair In hopes of expanding its offer- ing and maintenance. Students are Bob Bayn, another member of slower and working within the local stands and three complete tool kits ings, Aggie Blue Bikes is working encouraged to learn maintenance the committee, says they are also government to get things done. that are used to repair and tune the with the business and engineering and repair principles through the working on education by potentially He says he feels good about the bikes. Once the old bikes have been colleges at USU to derive a business program’s one-on-one tutorials. becoming part of the UDOT/SLC future. Looking at his own success made ride able they are painted blue model and the technology to provide Once students know what is wrong Bicycle Collective which would with Aggie Blue Bikes he feels and made available to students. a Paris-like free-for-all bike check with their bike they are given the bring free bike training to Cache that the same energy can be taken According to Christensen, 70 out. Ideally, the bikes would be opportunity to use the tools to fix Valley. He says, “We have half a off campus and used to implement bikes are available and 40 are cur- placed around campus at different their own rides. There is also free air dozen certified instructors in Cache policies around the valley to create rently checked out. Once the weath- stations where students would swipe for all. Christensen is adamant about Valley now - ready to help cyclists a complete cycling friendly com- er warms up, he expects all the bikes a credit card or student ID that not competing with local shops and be better, safer cyclists; and help munity. would take a deposit for the bike. insists that complicated repairs be novices become confident users of to be in use. The program plans to You can reach Aggie Blue Bikes at add another 50 bikes by summer. Once the bike is returned, all but done at one of the six bike shops. the street network on a bike. Central (435) 797-0964 or at www.usu.edu/ucc/ Christensen says storage space is $0.25 or $0.50 would be refunded He also does not sell anything more to this effort is the Aggie Blue Bikes bikes. their biggest obstacle and points out back to the user. than brake cables. program on the USU campus.” that their facilities can only house so The other project currently being Aggie Blue Bikes is definitely Bayn, Chancellor and The Cache Bike/Ped committee meets pursued is a grant for computers a highlight of Cache Valley advo- Christensen all agree that the out- monthly in the Cache County Building. many bikes. Usually the first Thursday of the month The program’s other obstacle is that would allow Aggie Blue Bikes cacy but the Bicycle and Pedestrian look for bicycle advocacy in Cache at 5:30pm in the 3rd floor conference money. The bikes need parts, paint to more accurately log the miles, Advisory Committee has been mak- Valley is positive. Chancellor notes room. For more information, contact and maintenance every semester. as well as when the bikes are being ing their own progress. that the roads are wide, the blocks Jaynan Chancellor - [email protected]. Christensen currently spends a lot used. Currently the users are asked Jaynan Chancellor, committee long and the drivers, for the most edu, 435-753-2553, or visit cachempo. of time writing grants to help fund to estimate their miles and days head, says, “We are at the “tipping part, are friendly. She estimates that org.

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May 15? — Road Home Bike Mountain cycling utah Tuning. Free bicycle tune-ups at the Road Home, 210 S. Rio Grand Bike St. (455 W.) sponsored by the SLC Bike Collective. More info: www. slcbikecollective.org or 801-FAT- Tours and Festivals BIKE CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 16 — UTA Rideshare Bike Bonanza. Music, food, prize 2008 Events drawings, expo, free bike tune March 28-30 — Moab MUni Fest ups, activities for kids and much (a mountain unicycling event), more! Join us at the Gallivan Ave, SLC, (801) 533-8671, wil- Moab, UT, zadig@engineer. Center (239 S. 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Hospital at 9:00am, call to and S. Temple, Salt Lake City, Center St.), Logan, Utah, Aggie May 16-18 — San Rafael Swell Single Point Races Thursdays, Blue Bikes @ 435-797-0964 ext. 3 Registration 6-7 pm, racing ASAP confirm, (435) 649-6839, (435) (801) FAT-BIKE slcbikecollective. Mountain Bike Festival, 22nd 731-0975, carol@mountaintrails. org or at [email protected] Annual, Emery County, (435) (7:30pm). 9700 S. 5250 W., South or www.usu.edu/ucc/bikes. Jordan, (801) 824-0095. org, www.mountaintrails.org May 11 — Intermediate Mountain 637-0086 Utah Bicycle Coalition — Statewide Bike Tour 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Meet May 17-18 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, May 22-26 — Black Hills Fat Tire TBA — Rad Canyon BMX, Race supports the Mountain Trails For Life, Double Point Race. advocacy group, utahbikes.org at Popperton Park at 11th Ave. Festival, rides, races (hill climb, & Virginia St. in SLC. Cost: free. Foundation, 1615 Park Avenue, XC, Super-D), Film Festival, and Registration 9-10 am, racing Volunteer to help build the More info: Brian Price brian@ Park City, (435) 649-4806, moun- more, Rapid City, South Dakota, ASAP (11am) 9700 S. 5250 W., Bonneville Shoreline Trail (801) slcbikecollective.org taintrails.org (605) 394-5225, bhfattirefestival. South Jordan, (801) 824-0095. 485-6975 or visit www.bonneville- May 12 — Tailwinds Bicycle Touring May 21 — Ride of Silence. Ride to com July 25-28 — Rad Canyon BMX, raise cycling safety awareness ABA GREAT SALT LAKE NATIONALS. trail.org. Downtown Historic Tour of Salt June 7 — National Trails Day, Lake City, Meet at Popperton among motorists, police, and city Volunteer on Trail Projects, call radcanyonbmx.com, 9700 S. 5250 officials. This is a free ride that W., South Jordan, (801) 824-0095 2008 Cycling Events Park at 11th Ave. & Virginia St. in Eric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100 SLC at 6:00 p.m. Cost: free. More asks cyclists to ride no faster than for info. Salt Lake Critical Mass — Last For more BMX track info, visit info: Grant Aagard (801) 556-3290 12 mph and remain silent dur- Friday of every month, 5:30 pm, June 21-22 — Wild Rockies 11th cyclingutah.com or [email protected] ing the ride. Meet at 7:00 p.m. meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 at the Gallivan Center (239 S. Annual Boise to Idaho City Tour, S. between State and Main in May 13 — Salt Lake County Mayor’s Main Street). More info: Raleigh Boise to Idaho City (camp over Cycling SLC, for more info, if you have a Bike to Work Day, Presented by Fehr [email protected] or www. night) and back to Boise, Darren bike to lend, etc.: email slccriti- the Salt Lake County Mayor's rideofsilence.org Lightfield 208-388-1971, wildrock- Events [email protected] Office and the Salt Lake County ies.com Bicycle Advisory Committee. Join June 7 — National Trails Day, Tuesdays — Bike Polo League, June 18-21 — IMBA World Trails us for a mellow ride with Mayor Volunteer on Trail Projects, call Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, 7 pm, Summit, IMBA Summit will bring Advocacy Groups Peter Corroon and other city Eric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100 enter from 13th S. and come mountain biking advocates, land mayors under Sheriff’s escort. Bike for info. Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Comm­ up the 7th East side to the road managers, ski resort profession- from Liberty Park to the Salt Lake ittee (MBAC) meeting. Second entering the center of the park. June 7 — National Trails Day, 9 als, trailbuilders, tourism officials County Government Center at Wednesday every month 5 p.m. All welcome, bring bike, gloves, am, Meet at White Pine Touring and the bike industry together 2100 S. State St. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Salt Lake City/County Bldg, and helmet. 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UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942-3498, com Hole, WY, (801) 942-3498, inter- intermountaincup.com [email protected] or Jeff at (435) mountaincup.com chilebikes.com 884-3515 or teambigbear.com June 18 — Cache to Game XC June 21-22 — Wolf Mountain Race, Mike Yokel Park, Jackson, July 26 — Galena Grinder Whit Mountain Mayhem Downhill Race, DH/ August 23 — The Race for Everyone, WY, 12 mile MTB XC, Call (307) Henry Memorial Race XC and Super-D/Dual/Quad X, Utah DH a low pressure, easy entry event 733-5056 Marathon, Knobby Tire Series, Bike Series, Wolf Mountain Resort, for any mountain biker, from ICUP Ketchum, ID, Don Shepler regulars to 1st Timers, families and June 21-22 — Soldier Mountain Racing (801) 375-3231, go-ride.com XC and DH, Knobby Tire Series, (208) 720-3019, (208) 726-4010 kids encouraged to attend, bike or [email protected] or June 21 — The 12 Hours of the E100, safety, bike setup, and more, Soldier Mtn. 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(435) 649-2129 Tuesdays TBD — Solitude Full Throttle com August 31 - September 1 — Century Midweek Mountain Bike Race June 26-29 — NORBA National Sundance Showdown, Super-D Series, June 24, July 1, July 8, July Mountain Bike Series #4, XC, and DH, Utah DH Series, 15, July 29, August 5, Registration STXC, DH, Dual Slalom, Deer Sundance, UT, (801) 375-3231, May 17, 2008 at 5:45, race at 6:30, 4, 8, and 12 Valley, UT, XC/ST/, (435) 884-3515, sundanceresort.com mtbnationals.com mile options, Solitude Mountain September 6 — 5th Annual Resort, Entry 1 (Moonbeam Lot), July 5-6 — White Pine Downhill Sundance Single Speed SkiSolitude.com or call Nick or Race, DH/Super-D, Utah DH Series, Challenge, 10 am start, Sundance Jay at (801) 536-5784 White Pine Resort, Palmdale, Resort, Sundanceresort.com or Wyoming, (801) 375-3231, go- (801) 223-4121 Wednesdays — May 7,14, June ride.com 4, 18, July 2, 16, 30 August 13, September 13 — 12 hours of 27, Soldier Hollow Training Series, July 12 — Blue Mountain Bike Chase, Sundance, 7 am - 7 pm, 25 mile XC race, Monticello City (alternates with Sundance) 6 Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 Recreation, Monticello, UT, (435) or sundanceresort.com p.m., (801) 358-1145 587-2029, monticelloutah.org September 14 — Tour des Suds, Wednesdays — May 21,28, June July 12 — Park City Perfect 10 26th Annual, Park City, (435) 11,25, July 9,23, August 6,20, Endurance MTB Race, 7 a.m. to 649-6839 or mountaintrails.org Sundance Weekly MTB series, 5 p.m., Solo (M/F), Duo (M/F/ September 14-20 TENTATIVE — The 6:30 pm, alternates with Soldier coed),Three person teams (M/F/ coed) catagories, tentatively Endurance 100 ULTRA, Park City, Hollow Training Series, Kids' Races thee100.com, (435) 649-2129 on May 21, June 25, July 23, at Deer Valley Resort, Park City, (435) 659-1188 or visit youngrid- September 20 — Widowmaker Hill August 20, Sundance Resort, ers.com Climb 10 AM, 3000' vertical race Twenty Second Annual (801) 223-4121 July 19 — Snowbird Mountain Bout, to the top of the Tram, Gad 21st Annual, Intermountain Cup Valley, Snowbird Resort, (801) #10, Snowbird, Ed Chauner at 583-6281 or sports-am.com Start Time: 7:30 AM @ The Utah State 2008 Utah MTB Races (801) 942-3498, intermountain- October 13-14 — Huntsman World Fair Park, 155 North 1000 West cup.com Senior Games. Must be 50 years or older. three events: hill climb, There will be three ride lengths: March 1 — Classic Desert July 19 — Sundance/Parks Sportsman Super-D Downhill downhill, and cross country, St. Rampage, Intermountain Cup George, UT, 800-562-1268 or 36 miles, 67 miles and 100 miles. #1, St. George, UT, XC - Kayleen Race, 9 am, Sundance Resort, (801) 223-4849 or sundancere- [email protected] or senior- Ames, (435) 245-3628 or (435) games.net 757-4310, intermountaincup.com sort.com October 11-12 — 24 Hours of Moab, April 12 — Cholla Challenge, July 19-20 — Bald Mountain Challenge Downhill, DH and 13th Annual, Moab, UT, (304) Intermountain Cup #2, Hurricane, 259-5533 or grannygear.com For information or to register online UT, XC, Jerry Simmons, (435) Super-D, Utah DH Series, Deer 674-3185, intermountaincup.com Valley, UT, (801) 375-3231, go- ride.com 2008 Idaho and Re- cyclesaltlakecentury.com May 3 — Showdown at Five Mile Pass, 14th Annual, Intermountain July 26 — Taming the Tetons, gional MTB Races or contact Cup #3, Lehi, UT, XC, Ed Chauner Intermountain Cup #11, Jackson Jon R Smith (801) 596-8430 at (801) 942-3498, intermountain- Hole, WY, Ed Chauner at (801) 942-3498, intermountaincup.com March 15-16 — St. Patty's Day cup.com Downhill, Super-D and Downhill, [email protected] May 10 — Wimmer's Bicycle Race July 26 — The Endurance 100/Mind Bootleg Canyon, Nevada, XC, Intermountain Cup #4, Over Mountains, 100 mile team [email protected], (714) Sherwood Hills Resort, Logan, UT, relay, 50 mile solo, Park City, 222-8064 Our Proud Sponsors thee100.com, (435) 649-2129 (435) 752-2326, intermountain- March 30 — National Mountain cup.com August 2-3 — Pomerelle Pounder, Bike Series #1, NOVA, Fountain REI May 17 — Hammerfest at the 2 DH, Utah DH Series, Wild Hills, Arizona, AZ, (435) 884-3515, C.R. England Transportation Hollow, Intermountain Cup #5, Rockies Series #5, Burley, ID, (208) mtbnationals.com SLC Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, Ed 388-1971, (801) 375-3231, go-ride. com, wildrockies.com April 12 — Barking Spider, Wild UTA Rideshare Chauner at (801) 942-3498, inter- Rockies Series #1, XC, trail run, active.com mountaincup.com August 9— Cook-Sanders Nampa, ID, (208) 388-1971, wil- Associates Wolverine Ridge drockies.com Antelope Island State Park Rangers May 24 — Sundance/Parks Bicycling Magazine April 19, 20, 30 — Short Track Training, brokenspokecycling. Bingham Cyclery com cycling utah Magazine May 6 — National Mountain Bike ClifBar Series #2, Fontana, CA, (435) Gallivan Center 884-3515, mtbnationals.com Papa John Pizza May 2-3 — 4th Annual New Belgium Reddy Ice Brewing Company 18 Hours of SLC Bicycle Collective Fruita, Highline Lake State Park, Salt Lake City Corporation Loma Colorado, CO, (970) 858-7220, emgcolorado.com Salt lake City Transportation Sports Medicine Center of Utah May 4 — 6th Annual Coyote Classic, AMBC event, Avimor, ID, Tailwinds Bicycle Tours, LLC (208) 338-1016, knobbytireseries. com 6 cycling utah.com MARCH 2008

mountain bike race, Happy Jack, Ferguson, 801-476-9476, utahcy- April 19 — Tax Day Circuit Race, August 2 — Mt. Ogden Road Race, Series, April 17 - May 15, TT Series Laramie, WY, 307-745-4499, lara- cling.com Dirt, Pavement, Pain, Fun, UCA Series, 9 am start, Snowbasin, May 22 - August 21, Nampa, ID, mieenduro.com Pocatello, ID, Sam Krieg sam@ UT, 801-528-2907 or sessions11@ Lindsay's Cyclery, (208) 376-2482, USA Cycling, Mountain Region July 30, August 6,13,20?? — Teton kriegcycling.com or see idaho- msn.com, or mountainelement- [email protected] Road Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO, cycling.com or (208) 652-3532or sutah.com Village Short Track XC Series, WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719) 6:30 pm, Teton Village, WY, (307) (208) 233-0951 August 2 — Felt Tour de Park 2008 Idaho and Regional 690-9896, ucjh.org 535-8113. April 26 — East Canyon Road Race, City. UCA Series, 170 mile race Road Races August 2 — 24th White Knob Utah Weekly Race Series UCA Series, 11 AM, From East through Northern Utah's beautiful March 15-16 — Fort Lewis College Challenge, Knobby Tire Series, Canyon Resorts to Lost Creek mountain valleys, raffle. Contact: Race, Collegiate plus USCF open Mackay, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain Revervoir and back, East Canyon [email protected], team time trial, Durango, CO, 890-3118 or 208-338-1016, knob- Raceways Criterium — Saturdays Resort, Sign up at Canyon Bicycles tourdeparkcity.com or Riley at Dave Hagen - hagen_d@for- bytireseries.com at 12 noon in March (8,15,22,29), 3969 S. Wasatch Blvd., sports-am. 435-671-5053 tlewis.edu, 970-759-4056 Tuesdays in April 1 - September com, (801) 583-6281 August TBA — Durango MTB 100, August 9 — Huntsville 100 Road March 16 — Jason Broome 30, 6 pm, 6555 W. 2100 S., West May 3 — Buffalo Stampede Road Race, UCA Series, Huntsville, UT, Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771, Valley City, UT, Map, (801) Memorial Time Trial, Boise, ID, gravityplay.com Race, UCA Series, Antelope (801) 576-1531, rmcconline.com (208) 343-3782, georgescycles. 209-2479, utahcritseries.com Island, info: The Bike Shoppe at August 2-3 — Pomerelle Pounder, August 13-17 — Tour of Utah, com Salt Air Time Trial — Every other (801) 476-1600 or thebikeshoppe. America's toughest stage race, 2 DH, Utah DH Series, Wild com March 29-30 — Mad Cow Classic, Rockies Series #5, Burley, ID, (208) Thursday April 3 - September five stages, Pro/1 Men only, (801) RR, TT, Crit, Fruita, CO, (970) 388-1971, (801) 375-3231, wil- 18 (April 3,17, May1,15, June May 10 — Darek Leyde Downtown 558-2136 or tourofutah.com 248-1014, org.mesastate.edu/ drockies.com 12,26, July 10,24, August 7,21, Criterium, UCA Series, a portion August 15 — Tour of Utah, Downtown cycling September 4,18), I-80 Frontage of the proceeds will be donat- Salt Lake City Criterium for cat2/3 August 9 — Butte 100, Fundraiser Road West of the International ed to cancer research, Pioneer March 30 — Slammer Road Race for Mariah's Challenge, Butte, MT, men, master's 3+, (801) 558-2136 #1, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, Center, (801) 209-2479, utahcrit- Park, Utah State Criterium or tourofutah.com Gina Evans, eatdirtpigpen@hot- series.com Championship,Salt Lake City, georgescycles.com mail.com or 406-498-9653 and (801) 209-2479 August 16 — Snowbird Hill Climb, April 6 — Bird's of Prey Road Race Bob Wagoner, bwtripleringprod@ DMV Criterium — Wednesdays 8 AM, registration from 6-7:30 May 9-10 — Women's Road Racing #3, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, hotmail.com or 406-490-5641 (April 16 - September 24), Driver's am, 10.2 Miles from Shopko on georgescycles.com Cycling Clinic, group riding, rac- 9400 S. 2000 E. to Snowbird, (801) August 16 — Silver Creek Pedal Training Center, Where: 4700 S. ing skills and tactics, bike safety, 2780 W., West Valley City Times: 933-2110, snowbird.com April 12-13 — Copper Valley Stage and Plunge XC, Knobby Tire SLC, (801) 809-2570 Race, TT, Crit, RR, Globe, Az (1.5 Series, Garden Valley, ID (208) A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 6:55 pm. August TBD — Tour de Gap Stage (April 16 - September 24), Map, May 17-18 — Bear Lake Classic, hours from Phoenix), Darik Russell, 338-1016, knobbytireseries.com Race, in conjunction with the 480-326-9352, darik.russell@gmail. 801-651-8333 or cdcarter44@msn. UCA Series, 52 miles, one lap Iron County Fair, Parawon, UT, August 16 — Rendezvous Hill Climb, around Bear Lake (Pro/1/2 and com Teton Village, WY, 6.1 miles, 4139 com, utahcritseries.com (435) 477-8380 or (435) 590.0196 III's do 2 laps), flat on the west or tourdegap.net April 13 — Chicken Dinner Road vertical feet, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. 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[email protected], May 31 — Skull Valley TT, UCA com cycling/ grandtraghee.com Logan Race Club Time Trial Series Series, Utah State Time Trial September 13 — The Climber's April 18-20 — Tour of Walla Walla, September 14 — Boise to Bogus — Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Logan, UT, Championship, Skull Valley, UT, Trophy, UCA Series, an individual Stage Race, Walla Walla, WA, Banzai, 16.5 mile, 4100 vertical (435) 787-2534 Crystal Chambers, teaminertia_ time trial up the south side of Big (509) 520-9779, toffww.org foot descent, Wild Rockies Series, [email protected] or (801) Mountain from MM 3 to MM 9., 446-8183 or golsancycles.com April 27 — Spring RR #5, Emmett- Boise, ID, (208) 388-1971, wildrock- first rider up at 11 AM, contact Roubaix, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, ies.com June 7 — Draper Challenge Jon Gallagher jonbear68@msn. georgescycles.com 2008 Utah Road Races Hillclimb Race. 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September 20-21 — Wild Rockies Murdock at (801) 205-3700. cles.com Series Finals and NW Collegiate Int'l Airport, 5 mile circuit. includes com, [email protected], 1.75 mile stretch of dirt road!, June 7 — Sugarhouse Crit, UCA 818-889-2453 May 17 — Galena Hill Climb Time MTB Conference Race, Open Trial, Galena Lodge to Galena to all riders, Wildrockies Series Christian Johnson, (801) 937-6348, Series, Sugarhouse Park, SLC, UT, September 27 — Harvest Moon hellofthenorth.com (801) 209-2479 Summit, ID, (208) 726-7693, Finals, Bogus Basin, Boise, ID, (208) Historic 25th Street Criterium, durance.com 388-1971, wildrockies.com April 12 — Earth Day Pedal Cup, June 14 — Little Mountain Road UCA Series, downtown Ogden in 10:00 AM, City Creek Canyon, Race, UCA Series, Utah State the Municipal Park between 25th May 20 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Sign up at Canyon Bicycles 3969 Road Race Championship (cate- & 26th Streets, Ogden, UT, (801) Criterium Series, Holt Arena, Road S. 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June 28-29 — Dead Dog Classic [email protected], Online registra- com July 18 — Antelope by Moonlight Stage Race, Laramie, WY, Road tion at cyclesaltlakecentury.com June 21 — Up and Over, BBTC Bike Ride, 13th Annual, This a pop- [email protected], or download a Registration Form Super Series ride, Salt Lake to ular non-competitive ride, held at 307-742-4565, deaddogclassic. Tours 2006 Course Map Summit County roadcaptain@ night during the full-moon. Views com May 18 — Santa Fe Century, Santa bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccu- are spectacular, food is delicious. June 28-29 — Gate City Grind Fe, NM, (505) 982-1282, santafe- tah.org ride goes from marina to the his- Stage Race, (208) 652-3532or century.com toric Fielding Garr Ranch, about June 21 — Tour of Marsh Creek 22 miles round-trip. Registration (208) 233-0951, idahocycling. 2008 Utah and Regional May 26 — McCool McMemorial Valley, fully supported ride pre- com fee includes park entry, t-shirt and Road Tours Day 100, BBTC Super Series ride, sented in conjunction with the refreshments. For more informa- May 24-25 — Tour of the Bitterroot, SLC, UT, [email protected] Pocatello Riverfest! Options of 25, tion contact Neka Roundy, Davis RR, TT, Crit, Missoula, MT, (406) March 1-4 — The Moab Skinny or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org 62, or 100 miles on the lonely County Economic Development, Tire Festival. A Lance Armstrong 531-4033 or tourofthebitterroot. May 31 — Bikes for Kids with Dave roads that traverse the lovely 801-451-3286 or [email protected]. com Peloton Project Event, Four days country between Pocatello and ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov of group road rides and events Zabriskie, metric century (62 July 13 — Grand Targhee Ski Hill miles) plus 4 and 25 mile options Malad Pass, then enjoy food, fun, in the striking landscape in and and music at the Riverfest. Rob July 19 — Bryce Canyon 200 K, Road Time Trial, 9 a.m., Alta, WY, around Arches and Canyonlands in Salt Lake City and Murray. We self-suported brevet ride, check- (208) 354-2354, peakedsports. will be giving away 1,000 bikes, Van Kirk at (208) 652-3532or (208) National Parks. For more informa- 233-0951, idahocycling.com point will be open at 6:15 am, com tion about the festival, includ- helmets and jerseys to disadvan- ride at 7:00 am., Garfield County July 19 — Well's Fargo Twilight ing registration materials, info@ taged children in the Salt Lake June 21-27— Cycle Montana, Fairgrounds at 800 North Main St. Criterium, 22nd Annual, NRC skinnytirefestival.com or (435) Valley. The start time is 7:00 am at Missoula-Anaconda-Missoula, in Panguitch Utah, (435) 586-7567 race, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, 259-2698, skinnytirefestival.com the Costco in Murray and a bike Adv. Cycling Association, (800) or subrevet.org georgescycles.com safety and rodeo will be held at 755-2453, adventurecycling.org March 29 - April 17 — Yellowstone 11:00 for all kids. Contact Teresa July 20 — Upland Roller 100, BBTC July 20 — Teton Pass Hill Climb, Cycle Days, ride free in June 22 — Tour of the Carson Super Series Ride, self-supported at (801) 453-2296 or tmay@fins- Valley, on former Pioneer, Pony Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30 Yellowstone National Park with no vcs.com, bikesforkidsutah.org century, Wanship, UT, roadcap- mountain bike race - points for traffic, (406) 646-7701, cycleyel- Express, Stagecoach & Emigrant [email protected] or (801) 598-0294, each Race, (307) 690-9896, ucjh. lowstone.com May 31 - June 6 — Cycle Utah, Wagon roadways. 14, 20, and 44 bccutah.org org St. George through the National miles, Genoa NV, (800) 565-2704, April 12 — Zion Canyon 200 K, self- Parks, 279 miles, Southern Utah, bikethewest.com July 24 — Chalk Creek 100, BBTC July 22 — Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts suported brevet ride, Confluence Super Series Ride, self-supported Adv. Cycling Association, (800) June 22-28 — Utah Border to Border Holt Arena Criterium Series, Trailhead Park, St. George, Utah, 755-2453, adventurecycling.org century, Park City to Coalville to Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, ida- (435) 586-7567 or subrevet.org Tour, Kanab to Logan, 479 miles, Chalk Creek and back, roadcap- hocycling.com June 1 — America's Most Beautiful (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours. [email protected] or (801) 598-0294 April 19 — Willard Bay 100, BBTC Bike Ride, 35, 72, 100 miles, 16th com July 26 — Allan Butler Memorial Super Series ride, self-support- July 24?? — Pedal Away Annual, benefit for the Leukemia June 28-29 — Bike MS: Harmon's Criterium, Idaho Falls, ID, contact ed, Centerville to Willard Bay, and Lymphoma Society, Stateline, Parkinson's, 10 mile benefit ride, Ron Bolduc at (208) 523-5347, [email protected] or (801) Best Dam Bike Ride, Benefits 8 am, Gailey Park, 200 S 300 W, South Shore Lake Tahoe, NV, MS Society and multiple sclero- [email protected], ida- 598-0294 (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com Kaysville, pedalawayparkinsons. hocycling.com sis research, 40, 75, or 100 mile com or [email protected] April 19 — Salt Lake City Marathon June 1 — Eureka 105, BBTC Super routea on Saturday and Sunday, July ?? — BYRDS Tour of Idaho Bike Tour, 25 miles without stop- Series ride, Saratoga Springs, Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 July 26 — Pioneer Century, BBTC Junior Stage Race, tobincoach- lights through the streets of [email protected] or (801) South 500 West), Logan, Utah, Super Series Ride, self-supported [email protected], (208) 343-9130 Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon 598-0294, bccutah.org (801) 424-0112 or fightmsutah. century, Morgan, UT, roadcap- or (208) 343-2607, byrdscycling. course, start: 6:00 a.m. at the org [email protected] or (801) 598-0294, com Olympic Legacy Bridge near June 2? – Utah Lake Festival, Begin bccutah.org the Fort Douglas TRAX stop, salt- at Vivian Park, end at Utah Lake, June 28 — RATPOD (Ride around August 2-3 — Snowbowl and bike ride begins at 10:00am, (801) the Pioneers in one day), 130 mile July 26 - July 30 — Family Fun Wupatki Road Races, Flagstaff, lakecitymarathon.com or email Idaho, bike trails tour for the [email protected] or call 538-5216 tour, Dillon, MT, ratpod.org, (406) AZ, 928-214-9398, summitvelo. 549-5987 family, Coeur d’Alene, ID, com (801) 456-2540 June 7 — Little Red Riding Hood, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) women's only metric century July 4 — Taterville 100, BBTC Super 755-2453, adventurecycling.org August 9 — Lamoille Hill Climb, April 26 — Tour de Summerlin, 10, 35, 80 mile routes, Las Vegas, NV, ride, 35, 63, and 100 mile options, Series Ride, self-supported centu- 13 miles, 3100' of climbing, 9 Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) ry, Wellsville to Idaho and back, July 27- August 1 — Bicycle am, Lamoille, NV, Dean Heitt (702) 252-8077, tourdesummerlin. Washington, Mead, WA to com 474-2282 or bbtc.net [email protected] or (801) (775)-738-2497, dgheitt@frontier- 598-0294, bccutah.org Colville to Mead, (541) 385-5257 net.net, elkovelo.com April 26-27 — Cactus Hugger June 7 — Utah Summer Games or 800-413-8432, oregonbicy- Cycling Festival in St. George, Petroglyph Century, in con- July 4-6 — Northwest Tandem Rally, cleride.org August 7-11 — USA Cycling junction with the Utah Summer McMinnville, OR, nwtr2008@veri- Road Festival, Elite, Masters?, Utah. Featuring the 8th Annual August 2 — Felt Tour de Park City, Cactus Hugger Century on Games, 50, 62, 100 mile options, zon.net, nwtr.org Junior, and Espoir National Starts at the Cedar City Equestrian Fully Supported Century Road Championships, Orange County, Saturday, 7:30 am, with post-ride July 4 - September 20 — Great Ride starting and finishing at meal for all riders (11:00 am to Center (just North of Hwy 56, west Western Loop, Frisco, CO to CA, (719) 866-4581, usacycling. of Cedar City), through Hamilton, Park City. 52, 108, 170 mile rides org 4:00 pm), "Helmets for Kids", Jackson Hole, to Oregon, through Northern Utah's beautiful cycling activies for children, Kanarraville, New Harmony, California, Nevada, Utah and Parowan, Summit, and Enoch, mountain valleys, great aid sta- August 8-10 — Gateway Canyons Sunday 10 am 45 mile tour to Zion Frisco, Adv. Cycling Association, tions, raffle. Contact info@moun- Classic, Road Race, Time Trial, National Park. Call 435-229-1404 Cedar City, UT, (801) 677-0134 or (800) 755-2453, adventurecy- (435) 865-8421 or bike2bike.org tainraceworks.com for questions. and Clinic, Grand Junction, CO, or [email protected] or cling.org Additional details can be found (970) 931-2458, luke@gtwycan- visit cactushugger.org. June 7 — Hurricane 400 K, self- July 12-13 — Dual State, Dual at tourdeparkcity.com or con- yons.com, gatewaycanyonsbik- supported brevet ride, Hurricane tact Riley at 435-671-5053 erace.com May 3 — Tour de Fire, metric Century Weekend Challenge, double century, Las Vegas, NV, Utah, (435) 586-7567 or subrevet. two 100-mile rides or two 50-mile org August 3 — Preride ULCER, BBTC August 9 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb, 702-228-9460, tdfire.com rides, Tremonton, UT, (801) Super Series Ride, self-support- Triple Crown #1, Boise, ID, (208) June 7? — Utah Independent 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com ed century, Thanksgiving Point, 323-2376, aerocyclos.com May 3 — Nephi 100, BBTC Super Series ride, Randy Sutherland Ride Living Center's 5K "Run & Roll", July 13— Mt. Nebo Loop, BBTC [email protected] or (801) August 12 — Idaho Cycling for ALS, self-supported, Springville hand-cycle, wheelchair & walk/ Super Series Ride, self-support- 598-0294, bccutah.org Enthusiasts Holt Arena Criterium to Nephi, [email protected] run categories. (Best hand cycle ed century, start in Nephi to time last year was 14:13). Meet August 4 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D, (Ride Series, Pocatello, ID, 208-652-3532, or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org Springville to the Mt. Nebo loop, Around Nebo And Timp in A idahocycling.com east of the Redwood Recreation May 3-4 — The "X" Rides, 'The [email protected] or (801) Day), Start at Sundance and Center, 3100 So. Redwood Rd., 598-0294, bccutah.org August 12-16 — Southeast Idaho Road is Out There', 10th Annual, SLC. Registration 8:30 am., race ride down and around the Nebo Senior Games, criterium, hillclimb, 2 fun rides on and off Nevada's time 9:30. Cost (incl. T-shirt) pre- July 13-18— Idaho Relaxed, bike Loop to Nephi and then back road race, time trial, Pocatello, Extraterrestrial Highway (HWY race $15, race day $20. On-line trails tour, Coeur d’Alene, ID, to the mouth of American Fork ID, Jody Olson, (208) 233-1212 375), Rachel, NV, near Area 51, reg. at uilc.org or call Cathy or Adv. Cycling Association, (800) Canyon, over the Alpine Loop, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com Kim at 466-5565 voice or TTY. 755-2453, adventurecycling.org finishing back at Sundance, 165 August 16 — Table Rock Hillclimb, miles with over 12,000 feet of Triple Crown #2, Boise, ID, (208) May 3 — Ghost Town Riders June 9- July 3 — Great Alaska 867-2488, georgescycles.com Century, Benefits Valley Mental Highway Ride, Dawson Creek to August 30 — Mt. Charleston Hill Health, Deseret Peaks Complex, Fairbanks, AK, rides@pedalers- Climb, 17.5 miles, 5357' of climb- 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele, UT, pubandgrille.com (801) 677-0134, bike2bike.org ing, finish at Las Vegas Ski Resort, June 14 — American Diabetes Las Vegas, NV, 702-449-6842, May 10 — Yellowstone Spring Association / Tour de Cure- [email protected], Cycling Tour 2008, Lakeside Golden Spike Century. 25,60, and mountcharlestonhillclimb.com Ride, benefits Yellowstone Park 100 mile options. This ride is for a September 6 — Bogus Basin Hill Foundation, West Yellowstone, great cause in a beautiful rural Climb, Triple Crown #3, 36th MT, (406) 646-9427, cycleyellow- setting. Box Elder High School, Annual, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782, stone.com Brigham City, UT. For more infor- georgescycles.com May 10 — Pine Valley Mountain mation call (888) DIABETES - email Marshall Emsley, memsley@dia- September 13 — Race to the 300 K, self-suported brevet ride, Confluence Trailhead Park, St. betes.org or register now at tour. Angel, 23nd Annual, 3000' climb, diabetes.org Wells, NV, (775) 752-3540, wells- George, Utah, (435) 586-7567 or nevada.com subrevet.org June 14 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour - "Health Care for All.", routes September 20 — Trail Creek Time May 17 - June 1 — BRA SU , Bike Ride Across Scenic Utah Tour, 5 from 3-100 miles, ride benefits Trial, Ketchum, Idaho, (208) the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, help- 726-3947, elephantsperch.com states, 5 National Monuments, 5 National Parks, 2 National Forests, ing support primary health care September 25 — WCSN USA CRITS and 5 Nations, (801) 677-0134 or for our most indigent patients, Finals, part of the USA CRITS bike2bike.org Nampa, Idaho, asandven@trhs. Championship, during Interbike, org or 208-467-4431, trhs.org May TBA — Color Country Century, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, June 16 — Up and Over 100, BBTC NV, usacrits.com, 706-549-6632 8 am, unsupported ride, 100 miles, Cedar City, (435) 586-5210 Super Series, self-supported October 4-5 — Nevada Senior or (435) 559-2925, colorcountry- century, bottom of Emigration Olympics, Must be 50 years or cycling.org Canyon to Park City, Coalville, older, Cycling Four Events - 5K and back, roadcaptain@bbtc. and 10K Time Trials, 20K and 40K May 17 — Ride for Independence, net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah. Road Races. Plus all other sports. National Federation for the Blind, org Boise, ID, tvcblindidaho.org Call 702-242-1590 or nevadase- June 21 — Bike for the Cure, a ben- [email protected], neva- May 17, 2008 — Cycle Salt Lake efit ride for the Susan G. Komen daseniorolympics.com Century Ride, Salt Lake to Foundation. 5.5, 42, and 58 mile Antelope Island and back, 35, (and tentatively 100 mile) options 67, or 100 mile options. Utah State through Central Utah. Start and Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 finish in Spring City, UT. Register AM Mass start time. Registration on-line at active.com or contact opens at 6:00 AM., (801) 596-8430 Erika Stover (435) 283-2158 or ces- or Fax (801) 322-5056 or cslcen- [email protected], sanpete. 8 cycling utah.com MARCH 2008

Utah, St. George, Carmel Junction Road (via Zion National Park), Bryce Multi- Utah Loses a Cycling Ambassador and Pioneer National Park, Escalante, Torrey, The Utah cycling community lost one of its most active and admired Tours Panguitch, Cedar City and back Sport to St. George, planetultra.com, members with the passing of Franklin ‘Clair’ Jensen December 30, 2007. 818-889-2453 Races Jensen succumbed to the effects of a brain hemorrhage suffered during Continued August 31 - September 6 — North a ride with friends and club members in St. George the previous day. Rim Tour, St. George, to Jacob Clair, as most knew him, was a driving force in the southern Utah cycling climbing, (801) 223-4849, sun- Lake, AZ,to the North Rim of the 2008 Multi-Sport Events scene, having worked with local leaders in Cedar City for safe bike lanes danceresort.com Grand Canyon, planetultra.com, and public awareness of riders. He was a founding member of the Color 818-889-2453 March 1 — Blue Mountain Triathlon, August 9 — ULCER, Century Tour 4 mile ski, 32 mile bike, 6 mile Country Cycling Club in 1997, and was selected to carry the Olympic around Utah Lake, 100, 74, September 1 — Hooper Horizontal run, Monticello City Recreation, torch for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. He and close friend 56, and 24 mile options, (801) 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, Monticello, UT, (435) 587-2029, Lonnie Wolff had organized the Deperado Dual double century in south- 474-2282 or [email protected] self-supported century, State monticelloutah.org or bbtc.net Agriculture Building to Hooper ern Utah starting in 2003. and Back, roadcaptain@bbtc. March 6 —Wasatch Revolution tri Jensen was an avid rider of brevets, traditional long distance cycling August 10 — Blue Cruise Wheels team free mini clinic, "What to for Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah. events that cover 120 – 1200 km, ridden with no support and in all types org Expect at Your First Tri" 7:30 p.m.at 331-7409, bcidahofoundation. Wasatch Running Center 8946 S. of weather. Brevets are timed, but not for winners and losers in the man- org September 4-13, 4-6, or 7-13 — State Street Sandy, Kim Abbott, ner of races. They are a test of endurance, navigation and perseverance. August 10-16 — Ride Idaho, 7 day LAGBRAU (Legacy Annual Great [email protected], (801) These events have grown in popularity in the U.S. in recent years, with supported bicycle tour, Pocatello, Bike Ride Across Utah), three ride 523-3659 options, Blanding to Cedar City, participation growing and dedicated bikes and gear becoming available. Driggs, Idaho Falls, (208) 344-5501, March 8 — XTERRA Winter World rideidaho.org 400 miles on scenic highways Jensen had finished 30 such events in the California Triple Crown Series, and through National Parks, (801) Championship, bike, run, snow- and 50 in all across the western U.S., several of those covering more than August 10-16 — Oregon Bicycle 654-1144, lagbrau.com shoe, ski mountaineering, Dave Ride XXII, Cave Junction to Etna, Nicholas, [email protected], 300 miles in a single day or continuous ride. CA and back, (541) 385-5257 or September 7 — Tour de Tahoe, (877) 751-8880, xterraplanet.com In 2007, Jensen and Wolff realized a dream and goal by riding the Bike Big Blue, 6th Annual, ride 800-413-8432, oregonbicycleride. March 20 — Wasatch Revolution tri most famous brevet of all and the oldest cycling event in the world, the org around Lake Tahoe on the shore- line, spectacular scenery, great team free mini clinic, "Equipment: 750 mile Paris-Brest-Paris. They were the first riders from Utah to qualify August 16 — Stanley Challenge, food and support, 72 miles, Go-Fast Gear" at Revolution for the event, which includes 5000 riders in a grueling self-supported Boise to Stanley, unsupported, Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704, Mountain Sports 8714 S 700 E format that mirrors the event’s historic origins. Illness prevented Jensen’s Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488, georges- bikethewest.com Sandy, 6:00 p.m., Kim Abbott, cycles.com [email protected], (801) completion of P-B-P in 2007, but he was planning to attempt it again on September 7-13 — Southern Utah its next occurrence in 2011. August 16 — Sawtooth Century 523-3659 National Parks Tour, 233 miles Jensen, a long time resident of Cedar City and retired Director for the Tour, Ketchum, ID, mgilbreath@ through Cedar City, Zion, Bryce March 29 — TimpTriClub Icebreaker vengaventures.com, (208) Canyon, Cedar Breaks, (801) Triathlon, 300 m swim, 20 k bike, 5 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, was nearing the end of a 50 mile 726-7285 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com k run, American Fork, UT, (801) ride with club members in the St George area on December 29, when he 636-6613, goldmedalracing.com August 17 — Promontory Point September 13 — Tour de Vins 4, felt dizzy and stopped his bike to sit down. He lost consciousness and 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self- Bike Tour and Wine-Tasting Event, March 29 — Dual at Sand Hollow, never regained it. He was airlifted to a hospital in Las Vegas where it was supported century, 120 miles, 16.5, 32 and 60 mile options, Duathlon, Sand Hollow State Park, determined that he had suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. The next Brigham City to Promentory, Idaho State University, Pocatello, St. George, Utah, Doug McCoy, [email protected] or (801) dmccoy@castlerockmultisports. day, with family and fiends at his side, he was removed from life support. ID, more info: FSAlliance.org, Jensen is survived by his wife of 46 years, along with their two chil- 598-0294, bccutah.org Sarah Leeds, (208) 232-0742, con- com, 775-722-9238, www.castle- August 23 — Desperado Dual , 200 [email protected] rockmultisports.com dren, and their spouses and families. He is also remembered fondly by fellow randonneur and brevet riders from around the U.S. who had had mile double century in Southern September 14-20 — OATBRAN, One April 3 — Wasatch Revolution tri Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across team free mini clinic, "Basic Bike the privilege to meet and know him as an infectious and inspirational UT (435) 586-7567, desperadod- Nevada, 17th Annual, follow- Maintenance" at Revolution ambassador for the sport of cycling and as a great friend. A celebratory ual.com ing the Legendary Pony Express Mountain Sports 8714 S 700 E group ride was help on New Year’s Day in St. George by many of those August 23 — Cache Valley Century Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50 - America's Sandy 6:00 p.m., Kim Abbott, tri- [email protected], (801) friends, and memorial services were held in Cedar City on January 5, Tour, 100 mi/100 km/40mile Loneliest Road, 5 days of riding, 2008. options. Hosted by Cache Valley 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to 523-3659 Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 8 Great Basin National Park, (800) April 5 — Adventure Xstream Moab am, 12 mi north of Logan on Hwy 565-2704, bikethewest.com - 12 Hour race, 10-15 mile river Interbike to Salt Lake City? 91, 435-752-2253, cvveloists.org September 19-21 — Moab Century run, 35-40 mile mountain bike, 6-8 August 23 — Bike the Bear Century, Tour, Moab to La Sals and back, mile trail run, 275' rappel, (970) Interbike, the bicycle industry’s trade show, is considering a move 50, 100 mile rides, Camp Hunt, 45, 65, 100 mile options, Tour 259-7771, gravityplay.com from its current location in Las Vegas to a new venue in 2010. In a Bear Lake, Garden City, UT, (801) benefits the Lance Armstrong April 12 — USU Triathlon, 9 am, presentation at the Bicycle Leadership Conference in January, Interbike 475-7488, [email protected] Foundation, (435) 259-2698, 400M Swim, 10K bike and 2.5K run, Show Director Lance Camisasca went over requirements for the show in moabcentury.com August 23 — CASVAR 2008, Pony HPER building on USU's campus in Logan, UT, [email protected], regards to exhibit space needed, accessibility, bike friendliness, among Express 20, Colt 45, Pioneer 65, September 20 — Fall Colors Ride, others. The venues being considered are Anaheim, California, Denver, Blazing Saddle 85 and Saddle BBTC Super Series Ride, self-sup- Scott Biggs, 435.881.5033, www. Sore Century rides, Star Valley ported century, SLC to Wanship, ususigep.com Colorado, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City. - Afton, WY, [email protected], [email protected] or (801) April 17 — Wasatch Revolution tri Salt Lake meets several of the requirements including access to great 307-883-9779, or casv.org 598-0294, bccutah.org team free mini clinic, "Transition locations for an on-bike demo and bike friendliness, but the Salt Palace August 23-24 — Bike MS Road, September 20 — I Think I CANyons Training" at Wasatch Running may not meet the size needs of the show. Interbike is on the same scale Sweat, and Gears, benefits the benefit ride for the Fourth Street Center 8946 S State Street Sandy 7:30 p.m., Kim Abbott, tri- as Outdoor Retailer, but the design of many of the larger booths require MS Society of Idaho and mul- Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare more space. tiple sclerosis research, 25-75-125 clinic in Salt Lake that provides [email protected], (801) miles, McCall, ID, (208) 336-0555, free healthcare for the home- 523-3659 Officials from the Salt Lake Convention and Visitor’s Bureau have bikems.org less, Little Cottonwood Canyon, April 19 — Kanab Triathlon Sprint, been meeting with organizers to try and bring the show to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood, Millcreek, and August 23 - September 7 — BRA Swim 400 meters, Bike 10 miles, Salt Lake is still being considered, but the organizers are leaning towards Emigration, start and finish at the Run 3.1 miles Beginner, Swim 200 SU , Bike Ride Across Scenic Olympus Hills Shopping Center Anaheim or Denver. Utah Tour, 5 states, 5 National meters, Bike 5 miles, Run 1.5 miles, located on Wasatch Blvd. near Kanab City Pool, kanabtri.com, The economic impact of the show on Utah would be equivalent to Monuments, 5 National Parks, 2 3900 South. Start time 7 am; reg- that of Outdoor Retailer. The presentation is available online here: http:// National Forests, and 5 Nations, 435-632-6012 istration begins at 6:30 am., Joel www.interbike.com/ib/press/downloads.jsp (801) 677-0134 or bike2bike.org Welch, Friends of Fourth Street, April 19 — Sand Hollow Aquatic August 24 — Twin Counties 801-631-7872, rjoelwelch@hot- Center Triathlon, St. George, UT, mail.com, ithinkicanyons.com 435-627-4560 Also Kids race, Crystal Hot Springs, athlon, Midway, UT, 801-450-8477, Century, 8, 30, 66, and 100 mile Honeyville, UT, Kelly McPherson, [email protected] or bam- options, Huntsville Park, Huntsville, April 19 — Rage 5 Triathlons, Intermediate, Short distances, [email protected], (801) triathlon.com UT, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours. 634-5490, desert-sharks.com com Lake Mead, NV, bbscendur- June 21 — TriUtah Cache Valley ancesports.com May 31 — Unicycle Triathlon, swim Classic Triathlon, Hyrum Reservoir, August 24 — The Big Ride, BBTC 400m, unicycle 2 miles, run 3k, Hyrum, UT (near Logan, UT), Sprint Super Series Ride, self-support- April 26 — 4th Street Clinic Triathlon and 5 K, 300 yard swim, 8 mile South Jordan Aquatic Center, UT, and Olympic distance open ed, 150 miles, Sugarhouse Park, [email protected], water swim triathlons, Sprint road: [email protected] or (801) mountain bike ride, 5K run, Huntsman Center, University of (801) 913-8017, unicycleutah.tri- 750 Meter Swim/20K Bike/5K Run, 598-0294, bccutah.org pod.com/id2.html Olympic road: 1.5K Swim/40K August 24-30 — Tour of Southern Utah, 4thstreettriathlon@gmail. com, (801) 540-6213, 4thstreettri. June 1 — IronMan Boise 70.3, 1.2 Bike/10K Run, www.triutah.com, blogspot.com/ mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile [email protected], 801-631-2614 or 801-631-2624 April 26 — Telos Timp Triathlon, Orem run, Boise, ID, (727) 942-4767, iron-
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• Be sure to buckle your helmet COACH'S CORNER before approaching the bike exit or you may incur a penalty Surviving Your First Triathlon • Move swiftly to the bike-out exit By Scott Kelly lems that may occur along the way. Another important point to Transition 2 (T2) Bike to Run The sport of triathlon has been remember is whatever clothing you • Decrease speed as you approach growing exponentially in the wear going into the water (under the end of the bike segment US over the past decade. By the your wetsuit) should be worn • There will be a designated line last quarter 2007, USA Triathlon throughout the race. In other words, where you must dismount your bike (the governing body of the sport) no changing of clothing is needed • Don’t cross this line while riding reported that they had surpassed the in transition (other than shoes.) or based upon USA Triathlon rules 100,000 member mark. Utah has Purchase and wear functional cloth- you could be penalized (time pen- been experiencing this ripple effect ing that wicks moisture. Trying alty) or disqualified. with many local triathlons attracting to put dry clothes on a wet body • Move swiftly to your designated 800-1000 participants. This growing will slow you down considerably. spot within the transition area (you interest in the sport bodes well for Any time spent in transition counts may want to consider removing your people looking to add a new chal- toward your overall finishing time. shoes after you dismount the bike as lenge to their lives with a host races Therefore, keep it simple and move it can be difficult to run and/or walk to choose from throughout the state. from swim to bike and bike to run swiftly with cycling shoes on. Preparing for your first triathlon swiftly! • Remove your helmet, put on socks may seem daunting at first. You may (if you choose to use them), slip on ask yourself “how can I prepare Selecting the Appropriate Distance your running shoes, clip on race belt myself to train and race in one sport, (your run # attaches to this) much less three?” Or, “I know how USA Triathlon requires that • Move swiftly to Run-out exit to bike and run but I can’t swim. race directors adhere to certain • Observe all signs designating What am I going to do?” criteria in order for an event to be multi-looped run course (Sprint vs. For many people, swimming and/ sanctioned by the organization. It is Olympic) or swimming in the open water is not a requirement for a race to be • Enjoy the Run and head swiftly often one of the most challenging USAT sanctioned, however, many toward the finish line! aspects of triathlon. This is where a races choose to be sanctioned for swim coach or Master’s swim pro- the liability insurance benefits and gram can be of assistance in helping to add more credibility to their Equipping Yourself for Triathlon you with stroke analysis to help event. Although there are set defined refine your swim technique. Being a distances for the sport of triathlon, Triathlon requires a wetsuit (if part of an organized swim program distances can vary based upon the you’re planning to do one with an will provide you with consistent geography of any given race course, open water swim), a road or moun- workouts to help prepare to go the traffic control, safety issues, etc. In tain bike (along with a helmet & distance. the end, it is up to the discretion of cycling shoes) and running shoes. Given that you are reading this the race director to determine the If you’re not sure if you want to publication you, no doubt, may have distances that will best work on the Above: The transition from swim to bike at the TriUtah Xango Echo invest in all this equipment, then ridden a bike a few times in your course they have chosen and in the Triathlon, Coalville, Utah -- July 14th, 2007. Photo: Brett Pelletier Find you can consider renting some of life. The bike leg of all triathlons community where the event is being your photo at Zazoosh.com. these items. Many area bike shops makes up the greatest distance of held. The safety of all participants will quickly pass you and be gone. rent road/mountain bikes as well as the race. With this in mind, it should is the most important consideration Open Water Swimming Many triathletes new to open wetsuits. bring comfort to you in knowing for any race director in planning an water swimming experience a condi- (See attached equipment check- event. you should be able to get through Even for experienced swim- tion called hyperventilation. This list.) There are typically seven stan- that portion of the event with rela- mers, the start of a triathlon with an condition is brought on by a com- dard distance variations of triathlon, tive ease. If you are new to cycling, open water swim can be downright bination of cold water, adrenalin, a The sport of triathlon, if you to choose from as follows. Keep then joining a bicycle or triathlon scary! Most swim starts are sepa- spike in heart rate and the pressure enjoy it, can be quite addictive! For in mind that triathlon can combine club will provide you with access to rated by age groups or combined of a wetsuit around your chest lead- many, it’s not just a sport but also many other sports. A winter version experienced cyclists who will show age groups (i.e.: 20-24, 25-29, etc.) ing to what feels like a smothering a lifestyle. It’s a great way to visit has now become popular combin- you the ropes, from safe places to Wave assignments are assigned the effect every time you try to put your parts of the state (and for that matter ing three or sometimes more sports ride, to the challenges of hill repeats night before or on the morning of face in the water. This can happen the world) that you might not nor- such as running, mountain biking on and time trials. the event and are often defined by right off the beach or after swim- mally visit and can make for some snow, cross country skiing and/or ski For some, running is often per- the color of swim cap (provided ming for a few minutes. Should you fun family vacations. Keep things mountaineering and snowshoeing. ceived as the easiest of the three by the race.) Find your wave start experience this condition, avoid in perspective, prepare yourself in triathlon disciplines, however, after time. Get your wetsuit on (highly panic and keep moving forward advance of the event, look to those SPRINT Triathlon [swim: 200-500 riding a bike for a few miles it can recommended if not often required) doing the breaststroke with your with more experience in the sport yards (Pool), Bike: 9-11 miles, Run: be very challenging to get your and head to the water. If you are a face out of the water. Relax your for guidance and most of all have 2-3 miles] legs prepared for transition to the beginner you would be best advised breathing and think calming, posi- fun! SPRINT Triathlon [Swim: .5 mile, bike leg of the race Transitioning to enter the water at the back of tive thoughts. Once your heart rate Bike: 13 miles, Run 3.1 miles from swim to bike and bike to run your wave so you don’t get swum slows down, you should be able to Scott Kelly is a 25-year veteran OLYMPIC DISTANCE [Swim to requires practice. Try running over. The swim course should be get your face back in the water and of the sport. He is a personal .9 mile, Bike 24.8 miles, Run 6.2 immediately after finishing a bike marked with large, brightly colored resume the freestyle swimming. If trainer specializing in the sport miles] ride. Known in the sport as a brick inflatable buoys. An announcement you are extremely taxed, then look of triathlon and the founder/Head HALF IRONMAN [Swim 1.2 miles, (combining any two of the three should be made before the swim for the nearest boat or person on Coach of TEAM Fast Lane a Salt Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles] disciplines in training) it is essen- starts as to which way you will a surfboard and swim over to that Lake City based, USA Triathlon IRONMAN [Swim 2.4 miles, Bike tial to get your leg muscles used to swim the course (clockwise/counter object and grab hold until you get sanctioned club. For more info 112 miles, Run 26.2 miles] this transition from using cycling clockwise.) Depending on the length your breathing under control. Most visit teamfastlane.com or call XTERRA (Sport) [Swim .5, Bike 10 muscles to running muscles. It often of the swim you may be required to triathlon officials will not disqualify (801) 558-2230. miles, Run 3.1 miles] takes the first mile of the run to swim two loops of the same course. you from the event for holding onto XTERRA (Long Course) [Swim .8 get your leg turnover moving more With this in mind, pick some a boat as long as it doesn’t aid your mile, Mtn. Bike 18 miles, Run 6.2 efficiently. With time and practice in fixed points on land (in line with progress in the water. miles] training, your bike to run transition those buoys) that you can use to should steadily improve. sight on (large rocks, buildings, Help Wanted Obviously, if you are new to the Triathlons are not always won parked vehicles, etc.) Often, once a The Transition Master Mechanic Wanted sport, it would make sense for you by the fastest swimmer, cyclist or race starts it can be hard to see these Experience a must. to start with a Sprint distance triath- runner but by the person who is well buoys from the water level due to The “art” of the transition can Apply online lon. If open water swimming scares balanced in the three disciplines. glare from the sun, fogged goggles, take years to perfect, however, here www.golsancycles.com you, start with a Sprint distance tri- Pacing and learning to be patient waves, etc. That’s where these larger are a few key points to keep in mind athlon with a pool swim. over the course of an event is cru- corresponding, fixed points come when moving from swim to bike cial to your overall performance. in handy because they are much (T1) and then bike to run (T2.) Familiarize Yourself With the Help Wanted The longer the distances, the more more visible. Sight often so you important it is to conserve your Race Course Bike Shop Manager don’t swim off course. You should Transition 1 (T1) Swim to Bike Seeking a motivated individual with energy and save your best effort for practice in the pool raising your • The transition begins when you Once you have selected the experience in operating a bicycle the final miles of the race. head slightly, looking forward and exit the water appropriate distance triathlon and shop. Unique growth opportunity for Fast swimmers will often gain sighting on those fixed points and • Move swiftly out of the water and have registered for the event, it qualified individual with new com- a big lead on the field in the swim, buoys, while continuing your normal up the beach/boat ramp makes good sense check out the pany to open during 2008 in the Salt then be overtaken on the bike and/or freestyle arm turnover. • If there’s a queue, don’t wait for Lake City area. For more information course in advance of the race. With run. Or, you could be a fast swim- Everyone will be trying to swim the wetsuit peelers please call 801-949-1717 the abundance of triathlons that we mer and cyclist and be overtaken on as tight a line between buoys as pos- • Peel the wetsuit down to your now have here along the Wasatch the run. Conversely, a slow swim- sible. Beginners should avoid cut- waste, get arms out of the sleeves Front, it’s easy to go visit and train mer, yet steady cyclist and runner, ting the buoys too close because you • Make your way into the transition on the course you have selected. Stop can come out of the water and still will get knocked around. If you stay area and locate your bike (know Most triathlon websites have course make up time on the field 20 yards wide on each buoy turn what row you are on ahead of time profiles complete with statistics like Global Warming, Many things can happen during you should have a much more pleas- – pick out a landmark i.e.: bright elevation gain, blah, blah for you to a race (flat tires, crashes, equipment ant swim experience. colored hand towel placed over top study. If visiting the course is not Ride malfunctions, nausea, etc.) Through Also keep in mind, that unless tube or on bike seat.) possible you can then train on roads training and racing you learn to “go you are in the last wave or two there • Finish removing your wetsuit with similar profiles that mimic the Your with the flow” and keep moving will be other faster swimmers com- • Put on cycling shoes, helmet, course you will race on. toward the finish line despite prob- ing from behind. Don’t panic! 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we drove about 60 kilometers to TOURING Lanslebourg to start our ride. Except for a short, stiff climb On Holy Ground - Riding the Climbs of the Tour de France (Continued from page 2) near our start, the first 19 kilometers were a mostly flat ride to the ski the cols of the Tour de France. And ride many of them from the other resort town of Bonneval-sur-Arc that is why we fly to France to ride side. where the climbing really starts. We these legendary and holy slopes. quickly ascended above tree line The Alps and crossed into the scenically stark The Pilgramage On September 22, we found Parc Nationale de Vanose, and then So it was that in the fall of 2005, ourselves in a rental car on the road on to the top of the Col de l’Iseran. I took, with my friend, Rick Wallin, from Lyon to St. Jean de Maurienne Though we started in sunshine, my ultimate dream vacation: A two (“St. Jean”) a small town in the clouds had gathered by the time we week trip to France to ride legend- Alps perfectly situated for access reached the top. With the loss of the ary climbs of the Tour. When it was to numerous famous climbs. We sun, we quickly began to cool, so over, I knew I would have to do it located a nice, 2-star hotel and we hurriedly posed for pictures by again. checked in. When doing so, the the summit sign before donning our So early last year I approached desk clerk said, “You are cyclists.” warmer clothing for the descent back Rick, but he could not go. I looked at Elliot and myself, and down. It was a screaming descent as However, Elliot had succumbed to saw no way he could have divined there were not too many switchbacks the cycling addiction, so I asked him that. When I asked how he knew, he to slow us down and we were soon if he would like to join me. It took touched his nose and said simply, “I enough back to Lanslebourg. very little time or talk to convince can smell them.” I discovered his We then turned to our left and him. secret when I later realized I had on headed up the Col du Mont-Cenis. For both trips, I chose to go in a Campagnolo belt buckle. Our “scent-sitive” desk clerk had Dave arriving at the top of the Col du Galibier. Photo: Elliot Morris late September following my partici- You can ride right from St. Jean told us this was a short, easy climb pation in the LOTOJA Classic. This to climb the Col du Télégraphe, Col of 10 kilometers and so we thought easy. “Because it’s holy ground.” greatest bicycle race, and on a sin- time frame puts us there when there du Galibier, Col du Mollard, Col de it would be a good way to finish off Indeed, if it is the strain and chal- gle-geared bike to boot. is little traffic or tourist activity, and la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon, the day. He was right about short, lenge of climbing you are seeking, There is a richly woven fabric allows us much freedom. We do not and Col de la Madeleine. With a but seriously wrong about easy. We you might as well stay home. You of Tour history spread across these need reservations because we can fairly short drive, you can begin had to grind all the way to the top, can find it here. What you can- famous climbs. You cannot play find hotels as we go along, and we climbing the Col de l’Iseran, Col du where I out-sprinted Elliot to be the not find here is the rich history of baseball in Yankee or Dodger sta- are free to deviate from our planned Mont-Cenis, Col du Lautaret, Col de first to arrive. Unfortunately for him, legendary cycling icons laboring up dium. You cannot play football on itinerary. For me, it is also my time l’Izoard, Les Deux Alpes and l’Alpe I had not told him we were racing. these sacred slopes trying to shed Lambeau Field or basketball in The of top conditioning. The downside d’Huez. In the process, we gained 661 meters their challengers and be the first to Garden in Boston. is that in late September the weather We stayed in St. Jean three of elevation in the process and the top. But you can climb the Galibier. can be unpredictable. nights, riding on day 1 the Col de bucked a vicious headwind for the Unlike Luz Ardiden, Little You can beat yourself up on Mont Two years ago, we began our l’Iseran and Col du Mont-Cenis, on last two kilometers. Besides, it was Cottonwood Canyon has no history Ventoux. You can test yourself on tour in the Pyrenees and moved on day 2 the Col du Télégraphe and Col foggy, moist and cold. Nevertheless, of Lance Armstrong being hooked the Tourmalet. And you can labor to the Alps. So I planned this trip du Galibier, and on day 3, the Col du the descent was great fun, as are all and jerked down by a fan’s souve- up the switchbacks of l’Alpe d’Huez. in reverse. The weather is probably Mollard and Col de la Croix de Fer. descents, and we were soon enough nir bag, only to rise like a phoenix And as you do so, you can feel the more questionable in the Alps, so it At 2770 meters, the Col de in the car with the heater on high. to catch, pass and bury Jan Ullrich fatigue and experience the pain that seemed reasonable to hit it a week l’Iseran would be the highest point Our total elevation gain for the day and nail down his fifth Tour vic- plagued your cycling idols who earlier, though the difference of one during our trip. We had been watch- was 2009 meters, or about 6600 feet. tory. Unlike Tom Simpson on Mont raced up these mountains and made week is more chance than anything. ing the weather reports. The forecast The next day dawned clear and Ventoux, no one has died racing them famous. Additionally, most Tour climbs can was iffy at best and the weather was cool. We rode right from our hotel, his bike to Brianhead. And unlike These climbs have history, in be done from either direction, so by deteriorating, so it made sense to do and we were soon on the road which Octave Lapize, no one is famous for mythical measure, and you cannot traveling in the opposite direction, our highest ride while the weather climbs gradually from St. Jean to St. being the first to crest a climb like find such history involving the great- we would be correctly positioned to still held. So on our first morning, Michel de Maurienne (“St. Michel”) the Tourmalet during the world’s est cycling heros anywhere but on where the hard climbing starts. As MARCH 2008 cycling utah.com 11

chocolate to warm up. After that, it was back out into the cold, damp air for a fast descent down the Col du Glandon and return ride to St. Jean to complete a 74 kilometer loop. The elevation gain for the day was 1845 meters (6045 feet). Having already checked out of our hotel, we made the drive that evening to Bourg d’Oisans, the small town at the base of l’Alpe d’Huez. Before heading out, however, we made a quick stop at a grocery store called “Géant”. As we were walking back to our car which was parked up the street from the Géant, another car pulled up asked me where the Géant was. I turned a pointed back down Dave and Elliot at the top of the Col de la Croix de Fer the road. After they drove off, both Elliot and I laughed at the irony of you leave St. Michel, the road imme- higher and more well-known, our having two Frenchman ask me, a for- View of Bourg d'Oisans from the climb up l'Alpe d'Huez Photo: Dave Ward diately pitches up, and you switch- route made the Mollard the toughest eigner, for directions, and to the only back through lush forest for the next part of the day. Also, the weather place of which I knew the location. on toward victory and inscribed his was wet from a rain which had pre- 12 kilometers to the top of the Col had finally caught up with us. It had The next day started out sunny, name in the annals of this historic ceded us, and when Elliot pulled on du Télégraphe. It is a quick 5 kilo- been raining most of the night and but again cool. After our breakfast climb. his brakes to quickly slow down, meter descent to the town of Valloire all morning. Fortunately for us, it of hot chocolate, croissants and With the sun shining, I quickly his rear wheel slid out and down he where we began the upward push to stopped just before our departure. In bread, we were on our bikes and warmed up as I progressed up the went. I had stopped above to take the top of the Col du Galibier which fact, though we experienced some headed for the top of l’Alpe d’Huez. switchbacks. However, it then some pictures, and was on my way sits at an elevation of 2660 meters. very light rain, we were never sub- It had become readily apparent by clouded over and briefly snowed down when I came upon Elliot lay- Our total climbing for the day was jected to any real rain storms during now that Elliot could climb faster intermittently, and when I reached ing on the road in apparent agony, 2045 meters (6710 feet). our trip. We were very lucky. On than me, which is no great achieve- the top I quickly began to freeze. his bike ten yards beyond. Stopping, Our clear and sunny climb up the our trip two years ago, Rick and I ment. However, on the descents, I Elliot and I darted into the first (and I asked if he was alright, to which he Col du Galibier was a sharp contrast experienced drenching downpours on was clearly the master. So, he would probably only) open café we could groaned, “Yes.” So I instructed him to my climb of two years ago, where three separate days. always wait on the top, and I would find and warmed ourselves with hot to stay put till I could get his picture! I pedaled through 3 inches of snow St. Jean sits right at the base wait at the bottom, of each climb. chocolate and the jovial company of Not being in a mood to move quick- and ice on the last steep kilometer to of these climbs, and so we started Today would be no exception as the café’s two proprietors. ly, he graciously complied. the summit. While the latter makes a climbing right out the door of the he reached the top several minutes There are actually three roads to After we got Elliot back together, great story, I much prefer the sun and hotel. The roads were wet, and we before I arrived. the top of l’Alpe d’Huez, the famous we descended on down to the color- clear roads. climbed through mist and fog to It is a flat ride for the first couple one up the front, and one up each ful town of Mizoën which is situated The descent is long, with a fun Albiez-le-Jeune, a resort town situ- of kilometers from Bourg d’Oisans side. From the top, we descended on the mountain slopes just above mix of long, slow curves intermixed ated at the top of the Col du Mollard. to where the climb up l’Alpe d’Huez briefly to the south, and then climbed the Chambon dam. The rain preced- with three sections of winding It was a tough climb, but the cold air, begins, and it begins with a ven- back up to the top of the south road, ing us made this town, which prides switchbacks. Being our second day, intermittent fog and wet conditions geance. By the end of the first the Col de Sarenne. Little used, this itself on its abundance of beautiful I was getting more confident on the all made for a cool but refreshing, switchback, you are already in such road is an obstacle course of rocks, flowers, crisp and colorful. descents, to the point where I actu- vibrantly colorful and almost surreal severe oxygen debt that you are pre- boulders and debris. This, of course, From there, we crossed the dam ally scared myself with the speed ride. pared to worship the sacred names of makes descending even more fun. and took on the 10 kilometer climb I took into some of the switchback From the top of the Mollard, we Fausto Coppi and Lance Armstrong Further down, however, you reach up the wet and cold roads to the ski turns. descended to the main road and com- which appear as the 1952 and 2004 smoother road and then new pave- resort of Les Deux Alpes. I got a Our third day was spent climbing menced the climb up the Croix de l’Alpe d’Huez stage winners on the ment which comes about halfway up jump start on Elliot, and it became a the Col du Mollard and the Col de Fer. It was here that Elliot had his sign marking the end of your first of the climb. As you descend, this new competition, which I won, to see if I la Croix de Fer. It took me forever first of four falls during our trip. I these 21 famous switchbacks. This pavement can lead to a false sense of could reach the top before he caught to get Elliot to pronounce Croix cor- was leading, and wanted to pull off reverence is especially reinforced security, as with my friend Elliot. me. That was only the second of rectly (roughly, “kwa”, not “kroy” or to the right to stop for a photo. As for me as I was there for the 2004 He was on a straight stretch of four times I reached a summit before “krō-eex”). Our original plan was to I slowed, Elliot overlapped my rear time trial up this climb and watched this road and decided to relax and him. The first time, the Col du take the main road and climb directly wheel and, as our wheels touched, the strength, drive and determina- let himself go. Unfortunately, just up the Croix de Fer. However, on he went down. Fortunately, we were tion with which Armstrong crested beyond the slight curve in the road our first day when we drove to St. going slowly, and he was unhurt. the end of the final switchback, sped was an unseen, 180° turn. The road Continued on page 21 Jean, we took the scenic route over While I may have been somewhat the Croix de Fer from the opposite responsible for this fall, I had noth- side. In doing so, we discovered the ing to do with the next three, as shall main road from St. Jean up the Croix be seen. de Fer was closed for construction, As with the Mollard, we ascend- and it would be necessary to climb ed on wet roads, up through the by way of the Col du Mollard. In town of St. Sorlin-d’Arves, and from driving down the Col du Mollard, there through intermittent fog till CactusHuggerCyclingFestival the realization dawned on both Elliot we reached the summit. There, we and me that the climb back up would quickly ducked into the Chalet du be a bear. 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April 26-27, 28• Ivins, Utah • www.cactushugger.org photo: joaquimhailer.com 12 cycling utah.com MARCH 2008 mountain bike Racing ing clouds of breath hanging effort- up-soft-great-mass-of-slushy hog. lessly in the air behind them. They Under the wheels, the loose snow are gone before my cold muscles moves as unsteady as water, and Frozen Hog Kicks Off Mountain Bike Racing Season have even begun to move. any vague, lingering hint of tire This year’s race features a longer grippiness is soon lost. The second loop, with more twists, turns and lap becomes a long, winding death the course before the race. “We climbing. Sport riders face their march with hike-a-bikers alterna- were determined that racers would longest and toughest Hog yet, in a tively running, walking and trudging be able to come out and pre-ride. year when conditions are conspiring through the thick sludge of trail. But every time we got the trail to make things even tougher. And This ponderous trudge, however, ready, a new snowstorm would bury experts face an even higher-moun- works to the advantage of racer it the next day.” tain add-on with 50% more climb- Kenny Jones, who noticed that he But the UMB volunteers were ing, designed to slow them down so was flat at the top of the expert loop unstoppable. Every new storm was they won't catch the sport riders. on the second lap. “I was intention- followed by a herd of boot stompers, The narrow track, flanked with ally riding with very low pressure, powder trompers and snow movers. snowy sidewalls at least a foot high which must have caused my tubeless The day before the race saw Bruce on either side, is rife with tip-over, tire to burp out the side wall. I think himself shoveling fresh powder bobble, and endo possibilities. But the Stan’s latex fluid must have fro- in the dark at 4:30 am, clearing the trail is packed nicely thanks to zen. But since the rest of the race almost 2 miles of singletrack by the hard-working volunteers, and was mostly a hike a bike anyway, 3pm (which, for those math geeks the air is filled with the satisfying it really didn't seem to matter much out there, is a “shovel speed” of 0.2 crunch of tires finding purchase on that I was riding a flat. When I was miles per hour). snow. able to ride I just had to stand up On February 2nd, race morning Scott Wetzel takes an early lead and put all my weight on my front arrives with a trail ready to ride and after the shake-out loop, followed wheel to keep my tire from coming 98 crazy racers (including 4 kids closely by Nate Stowers, and they off the rim. Before I knew it, I was under the age of 12) ready to ride back and forth for the lead during heading up the road to the finish it. There is something incredibly this first lap – two expert men who, line” … to win the expert men’s 40+ vitalizing about people who bend the based on their performances in this division. categories of intelligence, madness race, could easily ride up the side of Scott Wetzel pulled ahead of Scott Wetzel on his way to the overall win at the Frozen (Snowy) Hog. and idiocy with a demonstrative joy Photo: Joaquim Hailer. Find your photo at Zazoosh.com a building without breaking a sweat. Nate Stowers during the final lap, of bike …this small shelterless tribe Back in the pack, I have my own winning the overall race in a time of rushing around beneath the pale cold By Heather Gilbert (and untrampled) crystalline abun- exciting moment when I manage to 1:03:10. The four-person team com- sky attempting to warm up before dance. When the team showed up in scare a herd of deer with my super- petition was won by Chosen Frozen, the race. Lambert Park, with every slope on power biking abilities of wobbling with team members Scott Wetzel, The mortal hearts of the Today I’m riding expert for the every hillside proclaiming the numi- down the track while somehow man- Joe Gardner, Mike Walkenhorst, UtahMountainBiking.com volunteers first time, and no more than a hand- nous glory of Winter, they stared aging to keep the shiny side up and and Jason Gardner. And the expert must have been filled with dread ful of heartbeats after staging, I hear deeply into the frozen landscape … the black rubbery bit down. women? Well, there were two of us when faced with the seemingly end- someone yell, “Go!” Plunging head- then put on their boots, picked up After reaching the top of the … and my worthy competitor, Kellie less snow of January. The Snow long into the race, I might as well their shovels, and got to work. expert loop, the trail falls down Williams, flatted during the first lap, Gods have gone crazy this year, be standing still as the true experts According to UMB’s Bruce the hillside, winding through scrub yet still managed to hike her bike devouring stone, soil, and mountain around me devour distance in near Argyle, at least 18 individuals con- oak and maple denuded by winter, across the finish line with a smile on bike trail with their untrammeled instantaneous bursts of power, leav- tributed over 100 hours helping prep boughs stark and skeletal in the icy her face. We have both definitely landscape. Riding a bike downhill earned our crazy biker bragging in the snow is like a semi-controlled rights today. falling. True control is an illu- Mike Engberson, the race coor- sion, with a tendency to correct and dinator, felt the race turned out over-correct in a weaving manner perfectly. “Not only did the racers befitting a bicycling circus bear. have a great time, we raised a bunch M7DJJE True disaster, however, is generally of money for some good causes. avoidable if you keep your weight Thanks to Richard Williams and off your hands, feet level, body Racer's Cycle Service, we were able loose, eyes forward, and hands off to raise $650 for cancer research by the front brakes. Even with perfect raffling off a singlespeed bike. 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CDC"J86:K:CI HI6I:8=6BE>DCH=>E www.utahcycling.com MARCH 2008 cyclingutah.com 13 cyclocross the Series to open in late September. up just 4 points short of Troy Nye’s being the best of the Junior 14 & Fort Buenaventura welcomed deserved win. Under Girls. Tanner Cottle won the the series back a few weeks later The Singlespeed category also Junior 15-18. Cyclocross Season Wrap-Up with “good,” meaning bad, condi- saw its biggest and most competitive The Team Competition had sev- tions to get things rolling. More fields ever, with Steve Wasmund and eral teams going back to high school bad weather followed a week later Bryce Young battling for victory, algebra, trying to calculate team at Heber, with Portland style mud before Steve came out the Overall points and multiple variable equa- sending racers home happy but with winner. tions to try and figure out who might lots of bike maintenance to do. This The Women A and B field also win it all. The numbers all fell into would be the theme for most of the showed that they’re not afraid to place for Contender – stop by the season on Series weekends – race come out and play in the mud. Kris shop and lust after the trophy that’s hard, go home happy, clean bikes, Walker, in her late 40s, came down proudly on display. repeat. Never had a Utah cross sea- from Idaho and stormed the Women The season finally wrapped up son been blessed with so much bad/ A field as a tune up to another fine on January 5th with the Last Call good weather. ride at Nationals. Christy Clay Cross Race and Awards Party. A Bart Gillespie continued to show took the Women B category over good time on both accounts, with himself as the once and future King long time Series competitor Lisa some great racing in the snow and of Utah cyclocross in the Men A Fitzgerald. mud at Wheeler Farm in the morn- field, although Ali Goulet mounted If there was anything that pointed ing, and a great band, theme and a respectable challenge week in to the future of Utah cyclocross party that night that was nearly and week out, even getting the it would have to be the Junior 14 ruined by a lot of really bad 80s better of Bart at Race # 4 at Fort & Under category. 27 juniors in costumes. Here’s hoping Matt can Buenaventura. The Masters 35+ A this category lined up for the State come up with a party theme in 2009 flight continued to grow as a catego- Championship and kept coming out that keeps us all from looking so ry, and the depth of the racing ben- in often wintry conditions to fantas- ridiculous. efited. Dave Wood saved the best tic crowd support. Paden Hoover For more information, visit for last and took his only win of the flew the family colors to another utahcyclocross.com. For results, year in the double points final and Overall win, with Chelsea Layer see page 20. stole the Overall as a result. The new Masters 35+ B category was Ali G putting the hurt on Bart Gillespie at Utah Cyclocross Series finale probably the most hotly contested at Ft. Buenaventura in Ogden on December 8, 2008. Goulet had Gillespie category, with 5 different winners in trouble for most of the race, but Gillespie rallied to take the win and splitting the 10 races, before Rich the series. Caramadre edged Mike Pratt for the Photo: Dave Iltis Find 2007 cyclocross photos at Zazoosh.com. series win. Sixteen year old Conor O’Leary By Jon Gallagher last. Everything you’d want a cross delivered near weekly beatings to season to be, other than it was over the Men B field and pointed clearly much too soon. The Utah Cyclocross Series to the future of Utah cross. Sean The season opened in late turned 13 in 2007, and what a year Hoover twice got the better of him August with the first annual Worlds it was. Record participation, epic and someday will proudly remind Collide CX at the Wasatch County racing, over the top conditions, and, us all that “he beat Conor O’Leary Fairgrounds in Heber. More than 80 if possible, more love for cross than back when.” The Men C field was riders turned out in sweltering heat ever. There were a few new catego- consistently the biggest field every but were rewarded with a post race ries this year, lots of new faces and week. Eric Gardiner mounted a late clam bake. Cross was on for 2007 racing right down to the last place charge for the Overall win that came on the first day right through to the and the community couldn’t wait for

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Ride of the Month options for lengthening your ride to Traverse Mountains Loop (24.5 side of I-15 (you’ll welcome the Riverton, Herriman, or West Jordan. miles, moderately strenuous, poor to comfort of a designated bike lane), Like the Dimple Dell Loop, it’s fair margin of comfort) and wind idly through Draper on All Roads Lead to Draper good for a lunchtime getaway or The combined climb up By Gregg Bromka white-knuckle descent on Dimple whenever time is short and you want Rambling Road and Traverse Ridge 300 East, Fort Street (745 East), and Dell Road, you’ll return feeling like to stretch your legs. Although you’ll Road is the main attraction, or 12300 South back to Draper City Skiing this winter has been, as your time was well spent. battle traffic most of the way, you’ll distraction, of this ride. It’s perfect Park. Head north out of Draper City Food TV star Rachel Ray would say, also find sweeping vistas of the Salt for racers in training or for any- “Super size” your ride by tying Park around the traffic circle, and “Yum-O!” But there is only so much Lake Valley and pedal beneath the one wanting to build power in his/ all three routes together for a of Utah’s deliciously frothy powder turn right onto Draper Parkway, looming massif of Lone Peak. her pedal stroke. A fast glide into I am able to devour. With the arrival which bends north and becomes Head south out of Draper City Utah County and long rolling miles 40-mile loop. First, ride Traverse of March, my legs long to spin in 1700 East. After a gradual spin, turn Park, and turn right onto Highland around Point of the Mountain round Mountain Loop around Point of smooth circles again. Since moun- right onto Wasatch Boulevard and Drive. You’ll warm up quickly as out the loop. the Mountain, and then link to the gear down for the stiff mile-long tain biking in northern Utah appears Highland crests a highpoint that Want scenery? This loop is middle section of Draper Loop. grind past Hidden Valley Park fol- to be a very distant dream this offers a scenic view of the valley’s stuffed with eye-candy from pan- Finish with a lap around Dimple spring due to a banner snow pack, lowed by smaller risers up to the entire length. A fast descent leads road cycling will be my activity of intersection with Little Cottonwood to the 1-15 interchange at 14600 oramic views of the Salt Lake and Dell Loop. choice. The Cotton Bottom Loop Canyon Road. If you attack this South, where you link to Pony Utah Valleys, to inspiring vistas (the route of the first annual Josie section with gusto, you’ll peg your Express Road on the west side of of the Central Wasatch Range and AT and keep it there for 20 minutes Excerpted from Bicycling Salt Johnson Memorial Ride) serves as I-15. The shoulder is non-existent Oquirrh Mountains, to shockingly Lake City, by Gregg Bromka my default fitness ride, but as my or more. Turn left onto LCCR, and here but traffic is generally light, so then turn left again onto 3100 East. beautiful sights of the Southern base miles add up, it will be little the margin of comfort is good.. Pass Get copies of Gregg's Utah more than a warm up to extended Reward for your previous effort is the “Pen” (Utah State Penitentiary), Wasatch Range. Not even the blight a quick but thrilling, high-speed of two major gravel pits at Point of guidebooks: Bicycling Salt Lake trips to Draper and to the variety of and follow alongside the interstate City, Mountain Biking Utah, routes radiating from it. Therefore, descent around S-curves on Dimple all the way to 11400 South. The first the Mountain can erase such indel- Dell Road. Easy cruising thereafter Mountain Biking Utah’s Wasatch my standard 20-mile east-bench mile on 11400 South is a unnerving ible images of northern Utah. Front, and Mountain Biking Park loop will have the potential to grow on the country-style lane passes because it narrows dramatically at upscale residences, horse ranches, Head south from Draper City City & Beyond. at your favorite to near century length on roads that the I-15 underpass and then passes bike shop. venture to the very south end of the and an open space park after which through a busy commercial district, Park, and turn right onto Highland valley and even into Utah County. the route is named. Upon return- so be aware of traffic behind you Drive; then turn left shortly onto Each of these three rides is a great ing to the familiar junction at 1700 and at intersections. Thereafter, the Rambling Road to begin the inevi- East and Wasatch Boulevard, you’ll route by itself, but what sets Draper shoulder widens to a comforting table. Rambling tilts up quickly, retrace your tracks to Draper City apart is how they can be linked eight feet, although it doubles as a levels, then rises abruptly again. together to suit your cycling needs. Park with a cool-down spin. parking lane, too. The loop’s only Heiden to Open New notable climb is the half-mile-long It’s a rude little introduction to the Dimple Dell Loop (12.3 miles, Draper Loop (14.2 miles, moder- eight-percent pitch that starts at two-mile, eight-percent grind up Park City Clinic moderately difficult, fair to good ately easy, fair margin of comfort) 1000 East. Punch it and max out. Traverse Ridge Road that lurks February 22, 2008, PARK CITY, Ask 10 cyclists how they ride margin of comfort) You’ll recover as you loop back to ahead. UT –– Dr. Eric Heiden, five-time the “Draper Loop” and you’ll likely Olympic gold medalist and speed Bust out this loop during lunch Draper via 1700 East, but the sight Suncrest Drive is a high-speed break or whenever you need a quick get 10 different answers. This core of Lone Peak towering overhead skating legend and his wife, Dr. cycling fix. After the stair step loop links Draper with Sandy via may still leave you breathless. tuck-and-glide descent off the Karen Heiden will open Heiden climb up Wasatch Boulevard and the Pony Express Road (I-15 west front- Traverse Mountains into Utah Orthopaedics in Park City this age road) and leaves open several County, but the regal sight of Mount spring. Timpanogos might stop you dead in After two highly successful careers in elite sports, the first as your tracks. (If you’re a die hard for a world-record-setting Olympic Bingham Cyclery is proud to present: vertical, then turn around and retrace speed skater and the second as your tracks for “double the plea- national champion and Tour De sure.” Back onto the flats, Highway France cyclist, Dr. Heiden went 92 offers an easy spin westward to on to study orthopaedic surgery, earning his medical degree at the I-15 interchange. There, you’ll Stanford University. A fe years have to pick your poison: loop ago, the Heidens moved to Utah around Point of the Mountain on the to join TOSH – Utah’s respected east or west frontage roads. Both are Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital downright dangerous due to narrow in Salt Lake City. The practice is scheduled to open in April in lanes and fast-moving dump trucks the Saddleview Office Park. For accessing gravel pits, but the Pony more information visit www. Express Road on the west side has a heiden.orthopaedics.com. slight edge with less traffic overall. (See also an interview with To round out the loop, connect Eric Heiden in cycling utah’s September issue online at with Minuteman Drive on the east cyclingutah.com)

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Holley, Cycling Utah’s 2007 another pair of shoulders. symbolic of all that is happening in female mountain biker of the year, This year Utah teams did today’s racing world. More riders myself, and Brad Keyes. We knew extremely well at the race. Leading are racing solo, more are on single from the beginning, however, that that charge was the Cannondale/ speeds, and more people than ever we would most likely be racing for Mona Vie team with Utahns Bart are enjoying the unique challenge second place behind our friends, and Gillespie and Thomas Spannring. of around-the-clock relay racing. It fellow Utah County residents, “The They teamed up with former Utah is appropriate that this iconic event Jack Mormon Militia.” Over the resident Jason Sager and New takes place in the shadow of Moab’s last season or two the Jack Mormon Mexican Nina Baum to not only win iconic landscape. The mighty La Militia (Jason Asay, Chucky Gibson, the Coed Pro/Am class, but also to Sals in the distance and the shifting Josh Wolfe, Tim Allen) has set a win the entire race. They completed sand under-wheel make this event standard at 24-hour races, not just as 20 laps, and were the only team to an experience of a mountain biker’s a singlespeed team, but as the best do so. In fact, the top three teams in lifetime. overall team. This year they were the entire race were all made up of From this empty, barren place a back at Moab, in defense of their Utah riders. Across the board Utah city of epic proportions rises out of singlespeed title, and also as the teams posted great results, with the dust. Camp trailers, tents, bikes, fastest team at the event. many finishing on the podium in generators, and more bikes materi- Racing on a team is a unique their respective classes. alize, and in a matter of hours the experience. While there is time to When it was over, our pre-race place becomes a busy, thriving hub relax between laps, the pressure of inclinations were correct. We of race activity. People are meet- the race is a constant reminder that finished in second place in the sin- ing old friends, clearing the land of soon the team’s position in the race glespeed team category behind the sticky bushes and cheat grass and will be squarely on your shoulders. Jack Mormon Militia, who finished setting up elaborate campsites com- And so, during downtime there is second in the race for the overall plete with running showers, lights, a lingering sense of urgency about title to Cannondale/Mona Vie, while barbecue grills, bike racks, and ste- that next lap, never far enough Cannondale/Mona Vie’s Vet team reo systems. away, and yet not coming soon (Matt Ohran, Isaac Wilson, Todd The 24 Hours of Moab has one enough. The tension builds as the Henneman, Kyle Mears) was third of the most unique starts of any race rotation through the team continues. overall. After the race I sat and in the world. Five hundred riders And almost immediately, it seems, watched the activity around me. K.C. Holley rips through a corner during the daylight portion of the 24 line up and run, Le Mans style, for you are at the start house watch- Slowly the city of camp trailers, Hours of Moab. Photo: MoabActionShots.com Find your photo from teh about 400 meters and then leap onto ing anxiously for your teammate to tents, and bike racks started to dis- event on their website. their bikes. Other races begin this arrive. solve back into the desert. Across By Adam Lisonbee visit at least once in his or her life- way, but few boast the sheer num- The anxiety of waiting for your the meadow the sandstone fins were time. And yet, the beauty, the mys- bers of the Moab race. To see 500 turn melts away as you start your soaking in the morning sun, and I Moab, Utah. The name itself tery, and the pull of the place lies bikers running for everything they lap. The chaos of the start house, thought for a fleeting moment that conjures up an image of mystery much deeper than what your typical are worth is a fantastic and... well, the noise of the public address this was the perfect place, the “one and intrigue. And the actual land- pilgrim may see on a typical visit. hilarious sight. The chaos of the run system, and the crowds of people true home.” And then the reality scape only furthers that sentiment. Sometimes it can be discovered in is out of control, and for a few min- are left behind as the lap becomes of having to pack up my campsite Edward Abbey called Moab, “the the midst of silence while on a solo utes it seems that at any point, any your only focus. For 15 miles you hit me, and all thoughts of any per- most beautiful place on Earth. He ride deep in the forgotten canyon number of disasters could happen. hammer, pushing your body to its fection were gone. And yet, as I said that, “every man, every woman, lands. It can also be found in a And then the riders are gone, and limits. The Moab course is littered started putting my things together, carries in heart and mind the image most unlikely place—one of chaos, all is quiet. with obstacles. There are drops, my thoughts already started looking of the ideal place, the right place, noise, and crowds. I am referring of This year I rode the race on a ledges, sharp rocks, sketchy lines, forward to next year. the one true home.” This was never course, to the 24 Hours of Moab. four-person singlespeed team (Mad and of course, sand. Sand is every- truer than for every man and every Each October the pilgrimage to Dog #1). It was a welcome change where on the course, and one small See full results at GrannyGear.com woman who rides a mountain bike. Moab takes on a distinctly focused after racing the last three years as a mistake can pull you off the bike, Each year hundreds of thousands approach, as thousands of mountain of sojourners find themselves in bike racers assault the same place, Moab, some for the first time, oth- at the same time. It is a lonely field ers returning to the slickrock and behind the rocks that for the most of sand for yet another visit. Moab the year, remains quiet and empty. has become the Mecca of mountain On this particular weekend it is any- bikes. It is a place every rider must thing but quiet. Four hundred fifty

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mechanic's Corner Does Area 51 Exist? Wheels of Commerce The Under Appreciated Component The ride organizers of the “The ‘X’ Rides” aim to find out A little more than two decades customer in that price bracket isn't By Tom Jow once or twice yearly. Mark the seat post height with a pen or a piece of where the U.S. Government is ago many people in the Utah cycling worried about quality or service, keeping its information on extra- industry got the idea to make a buck tape and remove it from the frame. only price. The mission of the shop The Seat Post terrestrials on March 3-4th dur- off of opening a cycling shop. Why Wipe the seat post and the inside owner is to retain the integrity of ing their ride in Rachel, Nevada. not, the sport was lively and the the industry and educate the public Riding high on the frame but of the seat tube clean with a rag. Based out of the Little A’Le Inn, shops that existed seemed to do well on quality vs. quantity; slowly, con- in the shadow of the saddle stands For aluminum seat posts in metal this ride commemorates the 11th for themselves, so a bounty of racer/ tinuously, with great effort in order the seat post. Not too glamorous frames, apply grease or anti-seize to annual dedication of Nevada’s enthusiasts turned shop entrepre- to preserve what everyone in the in appearance it has a big job: sup- the post and reinstall to the marked neurs opened a shop - often within Extraterrestrial Highway (Hwy cycling industry counts on for the porting the rider. A maintenance level. If the frame and/or post are 375). Saturday May 3, fea- a stones throw of another shop. The continuation of the sport and elite free component it seems, it may go carbon fiber, install it clean or with carnage that followed was deplor- tures an Alien Fest with a Alien cycling…that is the local bike shop. along for years without nary a peep a carbon fiber paste such as Finish able; almost every shop that had Costume Contest, Light Up your Some owners are too eager to or problem. Rarely a component that Line “Fiber Grip” paste. Finally, Bike Contest and a special award opened closed its doors after real- fails, more often a problem arises open second and third stores to tighten the seat post binder bolt to for the bike that most resembles izing that liking bikes isn't enough when time comes to replace it. Over steal into markets that would drasti- the proper torque (very important a UFO. This is followed by “The to warrant selling them. Especially cally effect other dealers — some a long period of time without service when there isn't that much money with carbon posts). X Ride – Into the Twilight Zone”, to the point of extinction — before the seat post will become rusted or to be had in the industry as a shop Also, the mounting bolts and a 40 Mile, road bike, night ride they look into their own stores and seized inside the seat tube. A stuck owner anyway. Unfortunately, many plates for the saddle should be to the infamous Area 51 Mailbox improve their customer service, seat post can be a very expensive established owners lost their trade repair. cleaned. Dirty mounting bolts and and back to the Little A’Le Inn repair turn-around, and community — often the only thing they'd done Stuck seat posts are caused by plates are notorious for generating for a party. Sunday morning, involvement to make more money. their whole lives — their livelihood, a chemical process called galvanic annoying creaking sounds. First May 4, features “The X Ride The retail cycling industry in Utah their life's work lost because of corrosion. The corrosion occurs mark the saddle fore-aft position – To the Outer Limits”, a 27 — like many other cities — has Mile Mountain Bike ride from feigning interest and an easy buck. when two dissimilar metals are in (with a marker or tape). Then mark become cut throat and not oriented the Mailbox to the actual Security For a while after the shop glut- contact with each other, as in the the angle of the seat post. Remove on becoming a cycling community. Perimeter of Area 51. For more tony of new and newly closed had case of a steel bicycle frame and the mounting bolts. Clean the parts. expired itself the remaining shops With rising crime, rising obesity, aluminum seat post. A chemical information visit BiketheWest. Lubricate the bolt threads with lived in relative harmony. Growing pollution, and gas prices owners are reaction occurs and the two materi- com or call 800-565-2704. their own businesses while respect- more worried about their pockets als bond themselves together. This grease and reinstall in the proper position. ing their neighbors. However in the and running other people out of is the reason grease or anti-seize Parley’s Trail past two years it seems the trend business than in building a solid life- is used when installing aluminum Just like the seat post itself, to overpopulate the valley with style community around themselves seat posts. Some manufacturers of maintaining it does not seem like a Feasibility Study bike shops has once again taken — community where their custom- carbon fiber frames do not recom- glamorous or complicated job. But Underway over. The effect will be hard on all ers will be lifelong not because of mend using grease inside the seat the task of removing a stuck post is The bicycle link between bike shop owners, especially those a discount but because they feel tube. Also, carbon fiber seat post time consuming and expensive. It Salt Lake County and Summit already feeling the bite from start up important when they walk in and manufacturers do not recommend can, however, provide a reason to County through Parley’s Canyon shops willing to undercut existing because the store adds something using grease during installation install that top of the line seat post dealers in order to make the sale. because clamping force may be is one step closer to reality. In positive to their lives. In return, our you’ve been dreaming of. January a design consortium Unfortunately, the upstarts and those industry grows in respect and impor- compromised allowing the saddle to also responsible for stepping on oth- slip during riding. There are specific of Baker, Perkins Engineering, tance in the lifestyle of Utah, and and ArcoSitio Design, Inc. was ers’ toes aren’t worried about the the rest of the world. products available for carbon seat Tom works at Wild Rose post installation. When in doubt, selected to conduct a feasibility cycling industry as a whole, or how Having a shop team or club is Sports in Salt Lake City. He has consult the manufacturer’s installa- study on the project, assessing undercutting prices affects all deal- not considered community involve- done sales, repairs, race team ers including themselves and makes tion instructions. such issues as site qualities, pos- ment. How many school education support and bicycle fitting for all dealers look cheap and flea-mar- Maintenance for the seat post sible alignments, land ownership, seminars has your shop become shaft is simple and should be done nearly 30 years. agency jurisdiction, environmen- ketesque in the eyes of consumers. involved in? Does your shop have The market is changing, and tal impacts, and possible funding a person dedicated to working with 7 County Mega Trail Proposed sources. The final product of this owners need to reestablish them- city planners and city recreation selves as professionals in a trade It takes mega vision to create a “Mega Trail”. That’s what a group study will be a Masterplan that officials and school officials to get demonized by the likes of on-line of Utah trail advocacy groups are generating as they unite to bring a trail will be presented in the fall of ride lanes and kids-only lanes so purchasing and discount chains and of epic proportion to our great state. Carol Potter, of Mountain Trails this year. With a Masterplan in shops with poor customer service kids can get to school safely? Being Foundation in Park City, is part of the effort to establish a trail that will place the project can start attract- willing to slash prices to keep a sale. great in terms of being a shop isn't connect seven Utah counties. ing funds and really make prog- When a shop is willing to take 5% sitting around waiting for the world Yes, seven Utah counties: Utah, Weber, Summit, Davis, Morgan, ress towards completion. markup on a bike instead of 20% to come in the door. Being great as a Wasatch and Salt Lake Counties. These counties will be connected by Already local planning agen- they are telling a customer there is shop and as an owner is opening the one trail with myriad connections to existing trail systems. Total distance cies have taken notice of the not reason why they shouldn't buy front door and inviting the neighbor- of the single “Mega Trail”: 300 sweet miles of varying terrain. Potter project and the implications of from a discount store. There is obvi- hood in, and making yourself great stresses that the trail is largely conceptual at this point, but she has good a cycling connection across the ously no quality difference, in the in their eyes. Anyone can take, it reason to believe the plan will receive funding in 2009. Why? The con- middle of the Wasatch. The idea consumer's mind, in a $300.00 bike takes greater people to give. cept originated from the Rails to Trails Conservancy which is a leader in of a figure eight loop encompass- from Wal-Mart and the $375.00 bike helping communities procure funding from the Federal Transportation ing Heber, Midway and Provo to from a bike shop if the shop is will- -Crystal Chambers Enhancements program, the largest source of funding for trail develop- the south and Coalville, Morgan, ing to go down on their price. The Owner, Golsan Cycles ment. And this is exactly the type of project they like. and Ogden to the north, con- Roughly 60% of the trail exists currently, the other portion has been nected by the Parley’s Trail in the proposed. middle, is receiving serious con- What’s on your mind? Where will the trail be? To keep it conceptually simple: as far North sideration among trail develop- Send your feedback and letters to the as Ogden, as far south as Provo. It will be an oblong loop that encom- ers in Salt Lake, Utah, Wasatch, passes the Wasatch Front and Back, with one dissection of the loop near Summit, Morgan, and Davis editor to: Parley’s Canyon. The westerly extreme will be towards the Salt Lake counties. A new age for Utah [email protected] International airport, the easterly point in the Heber Valley. The coalition cycling may be dawning as the of advocacy groups is meeting on Valentine’s Day to take an inventory implications of a 300 mile paved and fine-tune their plan to present as a proposal on March 3. trail circling the Wasatch start to Ogden Cyclist Dies After Being Struck Twice by What can the average bicycle enthusiast do to support this project? sink in. But first the Parleys Trail Same Vehicle Read updates in Cycling Utah and be prepared to encourage our legisla- must be completed, and with the On the evening of December 1, 2007, 73-year-old Marie Gabaldon tors to vote in support of the federal Transportation Enhancements act implementation of the feasibil- was tragically killed after being hit by a motor home and then unknow- when it is up for reauthorization in 2009. ity study that goal becomes even ingly backed over by the same vehicle on 24th Street in Ogden. -Lynn Ware Peek more tangible. According to Lt. Scott Conley of the Ogden Police Department, Marie For more information on the Gabaldon was walking her bicycle diagonally across the intersection of Parley’s Trail, contact Gordon 24th Street and 600 West when she was hit by the side of a large motor Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective News Stam, [email protected], home. (435) 901-3965. A 52-year-old Ogden man was driving his motor home when he heard Maybe it was the remodeling, maybe it was the new tools, compressor and felt the impact of something hitting his vehicle. Not knowing what or sandblasting booth, whatever the case the demand on the Community had occurred, the motorist quickly pulled over and in his haste to better Bike Shop continued through the winter. Which meant the Salt Lake City see what he had hit, he proceeded to back over the victim which resulted Bicycle Collective has maintained their summer hours and not cut back to in her unfortunate death. winter hours. Honored by the tremendous support of the growing bicycle Police concluded that weather was not a factor in this accident, but community, the Collective has hired a full-time volunteer coordinator, that visibility, due to the time of day (early evening), may have been a Support Your Krista Bowers, to help organize their biggest year yet. If you would like contributing element. No citations have been or will be issued to the motorist. After conduct- to volunteer on a number of different projects from bike repair to working Local Bike ing extensive interviews and receiving a clean toxicology report for the with kids call 801-FAT-BIKE or email [email protected]. Also, driver, Police determined the death to be an accident. The victim appar- the Collective will be hosting a Bicycle Film Festival on May 10th, 2008 ently had failed to cross at the designated crosswalk which police believe at the Depot. The Film Festival will be just one of many events that are Shop! could have prevented the accident. part of Bike Month in May. For more information, visit slcbikecollective. -Chris Near org. MARCH 2008 cycling utah.com 17 commuter of the Month Nick Rueff and Eric Summerhays Set High Standards for Black Diamond Equipment and Bike Commuting! By Lou Melini cally the only con. I can walk to when it gets that cold. I found that I Emigration Market; and my wife can ride to work quite comfortably OK, I will admit, I didn’t ride is a doctoral student at the U and, below 10° if I dress appropriately: every day this winter to work. I thanks to UTA, has been car free for warm socks and waterproof/wind- walked to work 3 times this winter 7+ years. I used to go on road trips proof shoe covers on my feet, fleece due to snowstorms. Fortunately I almost every weekend to climb. leg warmers for my legs, fleece like to walk and the 1½ hour walk That at first was very difficult but insulated windproof gloves are all I each way helps prepare for snow- it has reminded me I live in the usually need for my hands, full bala- shoeing, hiking and backpacking. Wasatch and there is really no need clava and ski goggles for my head. Twice on my walk to work I met up to leave. This set-up only leaves my nose with Nick Rueff riding his bike to uncovered. I haven’t had a day when work. Nick is an engineer at Black C.U.: Eric, what tips do you have it’s been too cold. If too much cov- Diamond (BD), a name well known for winter riding? ers my mouth and nose, I can have for the highest quality equipment in a bit of trouble breathing, plus the the climbing, skiing, and backpack- E.S.: Studded Novara tires! I run a condensation from my breath can ing world. He is responsible for Shimano dynamo hub and light set freeze and make it worse. I carry a ensuring that the products at BD so I don’t need batteries. (No, the backpack with all my stuff for the meet the high standards we have resistance is not significant) I would day, which keeps my back really come to expect. I watched him use highly recommend this for commut- warm (i.e. sweaty), so a light fleece- those engineering skills to smoothly ers. With regards to clothing, a light lined jacket is all I need. navigate his ride in snowy, nasty thermal layer and good rain and weather. Eric Summerhays is the snow shell. The balaclava is key. If C.U.: How do bicycling to work and Manufacturing Manager for Black you can breath through cloth it saves your position with Black Diamond Diamond. He has been car-free since your lungs from freezing. complement each other? May of 2007. Rueff and Summerhays are 2 of C.U.: Nick, what tires were you N.R.: To make the best climbing, upward of 25 bike commuters that using on that nasty day I saw you? mountaineering and skiing equip- may be seen during the summer What other equipment tips can you ment, you have to have a group of months at Black Diamond. pass on for winter riding? people who are dedicated users. Being located in Salt Lake allows us Cycling Utah: I have to say I was N.R. Riding in winter is fun-as long to be right in the middle of every- Raisin Retires from Racing impressed that first day I saw you. as I know what to expect. If my thing we make. Being able to ride to Why do you choose to commute hands and feet are warm, the rest me work and go out and test gear makes The day before Thanksgiving, and just a week before his wedding, by bike? How long have you been is usually okay. I check the tempera- working at Black Diamond more Saul Raisin received some bad news. His team, Crédit Agricole, decided doing this? ture each day before I leave. If the rewarding than you standard engi- that the risks of continuing his career would be too great. Shortly after temperature dips below 25°, I usu- neering job. learning about the decision Saul called me in tears. Not only had his Nick Rueff: I did a little bike com- ally use a balaclava, ski goggles and dream been ripped from his grasp, but his future was suddenly in doubt. muting in Kentucky, but when I some warmer layers. Fenders are C.U.: What products does Black Since that time I’ve been inspired as I’ve watched him piece things came to Utah in 2004 I found the also important to keep the junk on Diamond sell that can be useful in together again. His marriage to Aleeza went forward as planned. He’s mountain biking very good and the road off of you. I use a variety the cycling world? accepted numerous speaking engagements while continuing his training accessible which drew me into bik- of tires. I slipped a couple of times schedule with an eye on triathlons, and his Raisin Hope Foundation has ing. Shortly thereafter, I started to last year so I now use small cross N.R.: We have a full line of gloves been named the beneficiary of the Air Force Classic which is a UCI sanc- commute to work, which quickly tires (700 X 30C I think) for days from lightweight liners to down tioned race to be held on May 4 near Washington D.C. lead me to a deep interest in the that are a little snowy and a pair of mittens, all of which could work for When I recently asked Saul about his future in cycling he impressed social and environmental effects of 700 X 35C studded knobbies for the cycling. Headlamps that are super me yet again with his answer: “I’ve always said cycling is a part of my cycling. Additionally, as an engineer, really bad days. Because it’s always lightweight and unbelievably bright life. Cycling will always be a part, and nothing more. For me my life has I’ve always been captivated by the dark during my winter commute, work great for commuting. We have just begun with the most beautiful girl in the world. The best is yet to efficiency and aesthetic simplicity lights are important. Up front, I use packs and a single strap messenger come!” of bikes. I commute about 15 miles a Cateye HL-EL530 (bright and uses bag in a couple of sizes. For touring -Dave Shields each day. I have an Xtracycle for rechargeable AA’s) to see where I’m cyclists we have bombproof tents errands to the grocery store, Home going and a small blinkie so people that are ultra lightweight. One of For updates on Saul please visit www.SaulRaisin.com. For infor- Depot, etc. The only time I use my can see me and for some redundan- the employees did the Great Divide mation about his book, which has just been named The Best truck is to go out of town to climb. I cy. It is convenient and cheaper than Trail with beta-mid tents. He dis- Sports Biography of 2007 by USA Book News please visit www. commute for a myriad of reasons-it an integrated rechargeable lighting covered that the position where the TourdeLife.us. For an interview with Saul, see our Fall 2007 issue wakes me up, I get great exercise, system. I use a standard red blinkie poles normally go is equal to the online at cyclingutah.com. on most days it’s faster than driving, in the back. My bag and shoes have space between two bike wheels. He gas is expensive, and possibly most reflective strips on them too. I may would flip his bike upside down, importantly for me, I am doing my use a Black Diamond headlamp on drape the tent over it, stake it down part to reduce the amount of air pol- my helmet when it is really dark or and be set. Go to www.bdel.com or lution in the valley. nasty out. It’s light and bright! stop by our retail store.

C.U.: You’ve taken transportation C.U.: I noticed that you were wear- C.U.: Nick and Eric, thanks for par- by bike to the next level by being ing ski goggles through the snow. ticipating in this column. My wife car-free since last May. What led to I found that the loss of peripheral is wondering if I am going to ride that decision? vision was annoying. What are your every day next winter in order to not thoughts? be outdone! Eric Summerhays: A friend gave me an old ‘80’s Falcon road bike N.R.: I use the goggles below 25 I had mentioned last fall that I and I turned it into a fixed gear even though I lose some peripheral was going to “retire” my column. commuter. I commute to simplify vision. I use them to keep my face To everyone who made compli- my life, save a little coin, do my warmer. Also my eyes don’t water mentary comments regarding my part to help the environment and and freeze. Companies are doing commuter column, THANK YOU. that nice ride home does my mental a better job of making super low- I did need a break from dead- state just right. profile goggles. lines, but I decided to continue the column. I hope to continue to C.U.: Being car-free has some Pro C.U.: When the temperature drops promote the importance of more and Con issues in our society. How below 10° I have a problem with my cyclists using bikes in a utilitarian has getting rid of your car affected hands, so I now use mittens with a manner, which I believe is the you? fleece lining. My thumbs still get most important means of improv- a little chilly, but otherwise I am ing the cycling infrastructure E.S.: The Pros are a healthy life- fine. My face never gets cold with a and safety of all bicyclists. Make style, reduce my carbon footprint, fleece helmet liner and I rarely have your bike your first transportation save money (to then spend on my problems with my feet with neo- choice and ride it everywhere. bikes), a pleasant ride to and from prene shoe covers. Do you have any If you have a suggestion for work and all around good times. particular problems with fingers? a commuter profile, have a com- Being car-free forces me to really Toes? Face? and how do you solve muter question you wish me to think about every thing I do and that problem? address, or other comments, whether it is worth the effort. please send them to lou@ The cons are no more spur of the N.R.: For sure the extremities are cyclingutah.com. moment road trips which is basi- the parts that are going to suffer -Lou Melini 18 cycling utah.com MARCH 2008 BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY Salt Lake City Utah County SOUTHERN NORTHERN WASATCH Guthrie Bicycle American Fork/Lehi 803 East 2100 South Bike Barn UTAH UTAH FRONT Salt Lake City, UT 84106 201 E. State St. (801) 484-0404 Lehi, UT 84043 Brian Head Logan Davis County Bountiful guthriebike.com (801) 768-0660 Brian Head Resort Joyride Bikes Hyland Cyclery [email protected] Mountain Bike Park 65 S. Main St. Bountiful Bicycle Center 2482 S. Hwy 89 3040 S. Highland Drive Payson 329 S. 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Book Review HEALTH The Northern Tier is Hamstrung! By Erik Moen PT, CSCS general, men tend to have limited this standing stretch. Choppy hamstring flexibilty while women Another nice way of stretch- The hamstrings are important! tend to have good hamstring flex- ing the hamstrings is by assuming Review By Lou Melini The hamstrings are a muscle group ibility but with limited coordination. a prolonged, long-sitting position comprised of three muscle bellies Both men and women can have (Figure 2). Simply sit on the ground (biceps femoris, semimembranosis, relative weakness of hamstrings in with your legs outstretched in front Unless you are a member of the Adventure Cycling Association and semitendinosis). relationship to the quadriceps. of you. Keep your feet and knees (ACA), you may not understand how the title relates to cycling. The These muscles originate at the If you have goals of utilizing a pedal-width apart. Keep your feet Northern Tier is one of 21 routes mapped by the ACA to make the jour- ischial tuberosities (aka butt bones) true aero position or just want to pointed straight upright. Walk your- ney of a touring bicyclist a little easier. If you wish to travel overnight and travel downwards, below the look like a professional bike racer self up into upright sitting (flat back) by bicycle, you need to become familiar with the Adventure Cycling knee to their attachments on the you should plan to have good ham- until a light stretch is felt in ham- Association. The Northern Tier route takes you 4,295 miles from tibia (shin bone) and fibula. The string flexibility. Good hamstring strings. Most guys will not be able Anacortes, Washington to Bar Harbor, Maine. Lief Carlsen and his wife, hamstrings primary action is known flexibility for bicycling means to sit all the way up with a flat back. Mary, shortened the ride by 295 miles by starting in Chelan, Washington. to be a knee flexor or knee bender. having 70-90 degrees of hamstring Advancement of the stretch will Along the way they will tell you about the challenges of riding in some of The hamstrings also serve impor- flexibility (have a Physical Therapist have you grab behind your knees the more remote parts of the United States, dealing with weather, logistics tant roles in hip extension and help you). Poor hamstring flexibil- and pull forward while keeping the of finding lodging and most importantly, learning all over again about rotation-stabilization of the knee. ity will put you at risk for knee inju- back/pelvis flat. being with each other for every waking and non-waking minute except for Key functions of most muscles are ries as well as back pain. A great breaks to a bathroom. characterized by their ability to hamstring stretch In my opinion, writing a good book about bicycle touring that would move through a range of motion is performed from appeal to a large audience is difficult. Bicycle tours are personal, explor- (flexibility), torque production standing (Figure ing the inner self, which is difficult to translate to others. Miles From (strength), and coordination. The 1). Place your foot Nowhere, a round-the-world bicycle adventure by Barbara Savage (1983, hamstrings are often the forgotten on a chair with published by the Mountaineers) or The Road of Dreams, a 2-year bicy- entity for the cyclist. Let’s face it, your stance foot in cling and hiking adventure around the world by Bruce Junek (1991, most cyclists when given a choice a forward directed imagesoftheworld.com) would be categorized as “adventure travel” and in the weight room will “show case” position. Bend therefore have a wider appeal. Other bicycle touring books fall into a very their quadriceps development. Not forward by rotat- narrow category for a very specific audience. In addition, a touring book to imply that the quadriceps are not ing from the hip. can read like a diary. Unfortunately for The Northern Tier, it falls into the important. The quadriceps, along Keep your back latter category. It reads like a diary and will appeal to people like me who with the gluteals, are the primary and pelvis straight/ want to learn more about what makes a bike tour successful. The book is motor for bicycling. Cyclists often flat. The stretch also written in what I will call a choppy style. In Willitson, North Dakota, neglect their hamstrings in fitness leg should assume Lief cannot obtain the size tube he desperately needs so he hopes to find development. Another way of unin- a slight bend of the one at the bike shop in Minot, N.D. When they arrive in Minot, there is no tentionally neglecting the hamstrings knee. The resultant stretch should be mention if he found a tube. Instead he talks about his disappointment of is to assume a low saddle height. felt in the middle not having a folding solar panel at the post office that he had ordered! Low saddle heights are gentle on the of the hamstrings. There are some redeeming parts of the book that would be helpful to hamstrings. I have found through basic clinical research that most Assume a stretch load that would be Figure 2: Seated hamstring novice and even experienced tourists. For example, 2 people on a tandem healthy and injured cyclists assume considered mild to moderate. No stretch for 51 days can produce some mental strains. Lief and Mary had their a lower than “standard” saddle bouncing. Hold your stretch posi- (Copyright VISUAL HEALTH issues when he says on day 25 “There is more cooperation and less head height. Low saddle heights do not tion for a combined stretch time INFORMATION (VHI)) butting between us than usual. She sure can be sweet when she isn’t put much stretch on the hamstrings. of two minutes (e.g. 3 stretches of pissed off and she hasn’t been pissed of in days. I want to take her hand Low saddle heights put the ham- 40seconds). Keep your stretches Any new exercise should be and skip down the sidewalk. I think these are the best of times”. You will strings on a disadvantaged length- symmetrical. Only stretch your legs started with caution and keen atten- unlikely find a book about unsuccessful bike tours, but the statement by tension relationship, thus limit a as far as the weakest/tightest link. tion to good form. Please visit a Lief identifies a seldom discussed, yet large part of any tour, compatibility fitness stimulus to the hamstrings in Physical Therapist if you have a his- issues. Perhaps that is why nearly all bike tourists I meet on the road are pedaling. Low saddle heights allow Figure 1: Standing hamstring tory of injury or are having difficulty solo or with one other person. The fact that they rode 4000 miles over 51 for over-emphasis of the quadriceps stretch understanding principles of flexibil- days indicates that they were able to overcome their differences. and neglect for the hamstrings. (Copyright VISUAL HEALTH ity. Physical Therapists are the best I have to think that Lief did a lot of compromising to make things Flexibility of the hamstring INFORMATION (VHI)) people to assess musculoskeletal work. On day 26 he writes, “We mailed the trailer and all the camping group is important. Limited ham- function/dysfunction. Improving gear home and will be staying in motels from now on. It has not escaped string flexibility disallows the cyclist your hamstring flexibility will help my attention that surrendering the trailer represents the culmination of from reaching forward to an appro- you assume appropriate positions on a difference of opinion between Mary and me that has been a source of priately placed handlebar (aero or the bicycle with greater comfort and friction throughout this ride-and Mary’s opinion has prevailed. She has standard drops). Therefore, if you economy. Improved hamstring flex- always argued for luxury over frugality…” He later writes, “We did 95 want to assume the David Zabriskie ibility will lessen your chances of miles and could have done more but this is where the motels are and look as he charges a Pro Tour pro- low back pain and knee injuries. A we’re utterly dependent on them now.” logue, you better work on your ham- regular morning ritual of hamstring The Carlsen’s took on quite an adventure for their first bicycle tour string flexibility. Hamstring flexibil- stretching would be a great start to longer than 4 days. They touched on the many aspects of bicycle touring, ity (and secondarily gluteals) allows improved bicycling function. My dealing with weather, finding food that is up to one’s standards, finding an athlete to forward-bend through next article will discuss methods of lodging, taking time to be a “tourist on vacation”, and the daily grind of the hips. Limited ability to forward improving hamstring strength and riding a bike, such as Mary’s perpetual state of saddle soreness. I was bend to a given handlebar position coordination. somewhat astounded when Lief writes that they carried only one spare will result in a “cheat-reach”. A tube, which they managed to lose while crossing eastern Montana, a loca- “cheat-reach” is an irregular forward Erik Moen PT, CSCS owns tion not known for bike shops. flexion of the back or long reach Corpore Sano LLC. He is a Did I learn anything from this book? Well, maybe is the best answer through the shoulders to allow reach to the handlebars. The “cheat- physical therapist who spe- I can give. I learned that I would not be doing a long tour with the cializes in bicycling biome- Carlsens. I have a great touring partner in my wife Julie. I was reminded reach” scenario will result in neck, of the communication requirements for the uncertainties that occur nearly back, or shoulder discomfort. chanics and bicycle-related daily on a bike tour. On the other hand, the Carlsens may not want to injury treatment. www.bikept. Flexibility tour with us given our “style” of touring. The Northern Tier didn’t cost If you are the average guy, you Out-stretching your arms to com. much from Adventure Cycling Association and it is portable enough to have poor hamstring flexibility. In mimic an aero position may advance read anywhere. I am “Old-School” so books are still my number one source of reading. However one may find similar information from Crazyguyonabike.com or from the touring blogs found on the ACA web- IMBA’s 2008 World Summit to be to where trails are given equal weight with streets and utilities in new development," said Mountain Trails site. There are currently 65 journals for the Northern Tier on the ACA held in Park City in June Foundation founder and IMBA Board Member Tom website and 100 citations when I typed in “The Northern Tier” on the Mountain biking enthusiasts from around the globe Clyde. "Practically all of the trail system is on private search engine for CrazyGuyonabike.com. will gather in Park City, Utah, June 18-21 for the 2008 land, and now there is almost a competition among the I can’t highly recommend this book except to that audience of bike IMBA World Summit. IMBA Summits bring mountain development community to see who can build the best tourists, who like me, want to know more about the “science” of touring biking advocates, land managers, ski resort profession- trails. This is because an active trails community got and how to avoid mistakes that can lead to a bad experience. I am glad I als, trailbuilders, tourism officials and the bike industry behind the cause." read it but it may get passed onto someone else with a shared interest. together for collaboration, planning and celebration. The 2008 IMBA Summit will be open to the public, "We could not be more excited about the location and will feature advocacy seminars, trailbuilding work- The Norther Tier: One Couple’s Bicycle Ride Across America of our 2008 gathering," says IMBA executive director shops, networking, great food, parties, celebrity guest By Lief Carlsen, 2007, paperback, available at LuLu.com. Mike Van Abel. "Park City is a model trails community speakers and some big surprises. Topics will include and IMBA's host club, the Mountain Trails Foundation, the economic power of trails, sustainable trailbuilding, is also a model of shared-use leadership, with non- liability and risk management, urban trail networks, motorized groups coming together to create amazing building club capacity and much more. Cyclingutah.com for trails,event trails and maybe more important, a tight-knit trails IMBA's most recent Summit attracted more than community." 400 delegates from 17 nations for three days of semi- links, photos, back issues, links, and "Park City was losing its trails to rapid develop- nars and discussions in Whistler, BC. A compendium more! ment. In the course of a couple of years, we went from of online resources can be found at IMBA's website trails being an after-thought in the planning process (imba.com). 20 cycling utah.com MARCH 2008

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Theresa Carr Wmn B 35+ B 1. Aaron Jordin 5. Jase Hoover 6. Matt Bradley 9. Babs Isak 1. Keegan Swenson 2. Conor Matthews 8. Kimberly Beisner 1. Christy Clay 1. Mike Pratt 2. Step o han Warsocki 7. Eric Thompson Juniors 15-18 2. Eric Stratton 3. Tanner Cottle 9. Meaghan Cunningham 2. Sage Fuller 2. Rich Caramadre 3. Daren Cottle Utah Cyclocross Series 8. Tom Noaker 1. Tanner Cottle 3. Conor Matthews Singlespeed 10. Shanna Matheson 3. Laurel Hunter 3. Mark Pasternak 4. Dave Wood 9. David Cole Singlespeed Singlespeed 1. Bryce Young Juniors 15-18 4. Rachel Cieslewicz 4. Nick Ekdahl 5. Mike Kracht Race #3, RMR, West 10. Bob Walker 1. Steve Wasmund 1. Steve Wasmund 2. Steve Wasmund 1. Keegan Swenson 5. Nancy Alcabes 5. Roger Gillespie 6. Gary Fuller Valley, Utah, October 13, Juniors 14 under 2. Bryce Young 2. Bryce Young 3. Jess Dear 2. Cameron Lasky 6. Courtney Henley 6. Mark Miller 7. Jay Burke 1. Collin Curtis 3. Jason Lloyd 3. Eric Flynn 4. Racer Gibson 3. Conor Matthews 7. 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Clark Mower Series Race #10, Fort C 4. Gary Fuller A 7. Lew Rollins 8. Dave Leikam 9. Doug Smith 2. Mike Pratt 8. Jason Lloyd Buenaventura, Ogden, 1. Phillip Pattison 5. Linde Smith 1. Ali Goulet 8. Matt Bradley 9. Mark Miller 10. Lew Rollins 3. Rich Caramadre 9. Robert Sorenson 2. Mike Walkenhorst 6. Daren Cottle 2. Bart Gillespie 9. David Cole Utah, December 8, 2007 10. David Cole Juniors 14 under 4. David Cole 10. Mike Walkenhorst 3. Charles Heaton 7. Bob Saffell 3. Jon Gallagher 10. Doug Smith A Juniors 14 under 1. Jacob Layer 5. John Milner 35+ B 4. Rodney Kopish 8. Chuck Collins 4. Art O’Connor Juniors 14 under 1. Bart Gillespie 1. Paden Hoover 2. Brad Thurgood 6. Trent Duncan 1. Joel Zenger 5. Stephen Brown 9. Darrell Davis 5. Aaron Stites 1. Collin Curtis 2. Ali Goulet 2. Quincy Bacus 3. Chelsey Layer 7. Joel Zenger 2. Rich Caramadre 6. Tom Bacus 10. Dave Wood 6. Reed Wycoff 2. Brad Thurgood 3. Eric Rasmussen 3. Brad Thurgood 4. Tyler Jones 8. Doug Smith 3. Shawn Lupcho 7. Eric Gardiner B 7. Dave Harward 3. Paden Hoover 4. Jon Gallagher 4. Tyler Jones 5. Joshua Cole 9. Roger Gillespie 4. Roger Gillespie 8. Brett Johnson 1. Sean Hoover 8. Eric Rasmussen 4. Grayson Pitcher 5. Reed Wycoff 5. Nathan Greeneisen 6. Alli Rossberg 10. Darren Marshall 5. John Scofield 9. Gage Jacobsen 2. Connor O’Leary 9. Bryan Gillespie 5. Tyler Jones 6. Mitchell Peterson 6. Jase Hoover 7. Nate Hansen Juniors 14 under 6. Scott Allen 10. Marty Connors 3. Kevin Wilde 10. Chris Peterson 6. Alli Rossberg 7. Dave Harward 7. Will Carnell 8. Uri Eddington 1. Collin Curtis 7. Mark Miller Wmn A 4. Jason Potter 35+ A 7. Joshua Cole 8. Kevin Wilde 8. Max Fisher 2. Paden Hoover 8. Andre Gonzalez 1. Erin Collins 5. Aaron Phillips 1. Step o han Warsocki 8. Will Carnel 9. Art O’Connor 9. Joshua Cole 3. Bryson Duncan 9. Dave Leikam 2. Dayna Deuter 6. Devon Alvarez 2. Matt Ohran Utah Cyclocross Series 10. Chad Harris 4. Brad Thurgood 10. Lew Rollins 3. Julie Holmes 7. Chris Sherwin 3. Sam Moore 35+ A Utah Cyclocross Series Race #7, Utah State 5. Ezra Scofield Juniors 14 under 4. Lara Kendall 8. Jeremy Clay 4. Daren Cottle Utah Cyclocross Series 1. Dave Wood Race #5, Wheeler Farm, Championship, Wheeler 6. Jordan Anderson 1. Collin Curtis 5. Lyna Saffell 9. Kelly Glenn 5. Bob Saffell 2. Gary Fuller Race #6, Heber, Utah, 7. Grayson Pitcher 2. Paden Hoover 6. Carolyn Yeaton 10. Marc Divall 6. Darrell Davis Salt Lake City, Utah , Farm, Salt Lake City, 3. Mike Kracht November 3, 2007 8. Tanner Allen 3. Bryson Duncan Wmn B C 7. Linde Smith 4. Sam Moore October 21, 2007 A Utah, November 10, 9. Sam Allen 4. #413 1. Meara McClenahan 1. Charles Heaton 8. John Iltis A 5. Linde Smith 1. Bart Gillespie 2007 10. Jase Hoover 5. Brad Thurgood 2. Jennie Wade 2. Mike Walkenhorst 9. Gary Fuller 1. Bart Gillespie 6. Racer Gibson 2. Ali Goulet A 6. Sam Allen 3. Theresa Carr 3. Phillip Pattison 10. Jay Burke 2. Mitchell Peterson 7. Bob Saffell 3. Reed Wycoff 1. Bart Gillespie 7. 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And the final time, the Col de 3. Brad Thurgood 17. Bo Pitkin; White Pine Touring Mi Doule team member Levi Leipheimer won his come to the sign that advises you Portet d’Aspet, he was injured from that the average pitch for the next 4. Chelsey Layer 18. Clark Mower; Contender Bicycles second consecutive Amgen Tour of California title in a fall. 5. Jesse Smith 19. Jason Potter; Bridgetown Velo convincing fashion. The California stage race was 15 kilometers is 9.1 %. Ouch! But 6. Joshua Cole 20. Charles Heaton; Canyon Bicycles We found a food store at the what can you do? You just keep Overall C held from February 17 – 24. Unlike the 2007 edition top, purchased some refreshment, 1. Troy Nye; Bikeman.com 435 where he led from start to finish, Leipheimer did not pushing the pedals over. Utah Cyclocross 2007 Series Overall 2. Eric Gardiner; Joy Ride Bikes/Utah State 431 and hung around inside while we Elliot stopped a couple of times, Team Point Competition 3. Mike Walkenhorst; Timpanogos Cyclery 413 show his cards until stage 3. With a superb perfor- ate and tried to warm up. It was a so I ended up waiting for him at Le 1. Contender Bicycles 2673 4. Phillip Pattison; Inertia 377 mance in the toughest mountain stage Leipheimer cold, shivering descent back down Chalet Reynard, a restaurant just 2. Canyon Bicycles Draper 2380 5. Brett Johnson; Cole Sport 366 finished second to Rabobank’s Robert Gesink. He to the dam, and then a long, fast and 3. Mona Vie/Cannondale 2309 6. David Koltz 343 above tree line and 6 kilometers 4. Revolution 2274 7. Stephen Brown; Cutthroat Racing 329 then further set himself apart in the stage 5 time trial. fun descent through the forested, from the top. The ride up had been 5. Porcupine/Specialized 1998 8. Pat Terry; Timpanogos Cyclery 317 By winning the stage and beating an amazing col- fall-colored canyon before complet- chilly, and only the hard effort had 6. Timpanogos Cyclery 1994 9. 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Jonathan Fields; www.probicycleparts.com 228 toward the mother of all Tour climbs, oppose us in the final kilometers. 14. DNA Cycling 726 16. Jorge Rojas; Karma 360 228 Leiphimer's second overall win in as many years. Mont Ventoux. 15. Porcupine Cycling 705 16. Kerry Thurgood; Timpanogos Cyclery 228 While waiting, another cyclist came 16. Canyon Bicycles 588 19. Scott Rice; Timpanogos Cyclery 216 How Utah’s Riders fared down and I asked him what the con- 17. Joy Ride Bikes/Utah State 583 20. Craig Curtis; Cents Payroll 215 ditions were like. He explained that David Zabriskie (Slipstream/Chipotle) was at the Mont Ventoux 18. Inertia 564 Wmn A he had not been able to climb the last 19. CycleSmith 456 1. Kris Walker; kreigcycling.com 284 front of the race through out the week. He picked up Mont Ventoux. Situated between the Alps and the Pyrenees, the name two kilometers because of the wind, 20. White Pine Touring 385 2. Dayna Deuter; Ridley Factory Team 264 a bit of a stomach bug that was circulating around the 3. Julie Holmes; Squadra/Velocita 240 conjures up images of straining blowing snow and worsening road Utah Cyclocross 2007 Series Overall 4. Tiffany Pezzulo; Squadra/Velocita 193 peloton and was slightly off his game. In the race of muscles and heaving lungs as racers conditions. 5. Jennie Wade 184 truth he finished 6th against arguably the best time Individual Point Competition 6. Marit Fischer; Contender Bicycles 174 struggle up its long, steep road. It When Elliot arrived, I passed this Overall A 7. Lyna Saffell; Revolution 157 trial field ever assembled on American soil. Finishing is brings to mind Ventoux’s claim in report on to him. He cheerfully said 1. Bart Gillespie; MonaVie/Cannondale 353 8. Kathy Sherwin; Velo Bella 145 the week out strongly, Zabriskie garnered an impres- 2. Ali Goulet; Ridley Factory Team 324 the 1967 Tour on Tom Simpson as he that he was satisfied with the climb 8. Meara McClenahan; Contender Bicycles 145 sive 6th place overall, while helping his team mates we had already done. I wavered, 3. Reed Wycoff; Contender Bicycles 295 10. Jenelle Kremer; Revolution 133 willed himself on, dying within two 4. Jon Gallagher; Cole Sport 277 11. Rachel Cieslewicz; Mona Vie/Cannondale 105 David Millar and Christian Vandevelde to the second kilometers of its summit. It instills a wanting to gain the summit, but 5. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/Specialized 272 12. Erin Collins 67 and third steps on the podium. sense of foreboding as you contem- fearing the potentially dangerous 6. Dave Harward; Porcupine/Specialized 267 13. Erika Powers; Revolution 65 conditions. Finally, we decided to 7. Mitchell Peterson; Mona Vie/Cannondale 216 14. Lara Kendall; White Pine Touring 59 Jeff Louder (BMC) finished a strong 24th overall, plate your own assault on its slopes. 8. Bryan Gillespie 207 15. Jodie Anderson; Revolution 48 helping his team to the special most aggressive team It was a long drive from Bourg just sit down and eat omelettes and 9. Art O’Connor; Mona Vie/Cannondale 197 16. Heather Holmes; Kenda 42 award for the week long tour, as well as keeping d’Oisans to Bédoin, the small town crepes and then head back down the 10. Kris Arnott; VMG 173 17. Carolyn Yeaton 30 mountain. 11. Kevin Wilde; Porcupine/Specialized 172 team mate Scott Nydam in the King of the Mountains at the base of Mt. Ventoux. We 17. Susannah Pratt 30 The decision to eat omelettes and 12. Aaron Stites; Racers Cycle Service 163 19. Annie Deprey; Squadra/Velocita 26 Jersey. Thanks in large part to Jeff’s support BMC arrived shortly before midnight only 13. Bryson Perry; Canyon Bicycles Draper 158 19. KC Holley; Racers Cycle Service 26 to find there were no vacancies at crepes was a good one, as they were 14. Jared Inouye; Bikers Edge 133 team leader Alexandre Moos finished 10th overall. 20. Jamie Bennion 21 the only hotel not closed for the some of the best I have ever eaten. I 15. Chad Harris; Racers Cycle Service 130 Wmn B Burke Swindelhurst (Bissell) rode aggressively 16. Alex Grant; Pearl Izumi 121 night. This required that we drive on even had to pass on Elliot’s comment 1. Christy Clay; Contender Bicycles 271 for his team through out the first half of the race. 17. Jim Fearick; Contender Bicycles 112 2. Lisa Fitzgerald 257 to Carpentras where, at 12:30 a.m., to the chef that the trip to France 18. Brandon Firth 109 3. Theresa Carr; Revolution 219 Unfortunately he suffered from hypothermia during was worth it just for this meal. But 19. Jason Sager; Mona Vie/Cannondale 72 we found an open hotel with a very 4. Jennie Wade; Ridley Factory Team 218 stage 4’s frigid slog into San Luis Obispo and was welcoming room. This made for a I wish we had at least tried for the 20. Ryan Barett; Sienna Dvlpmt/Goble Knee 70 5. Shanna Matheson; Porcupine Cycling 207 Overall 35+ A 6. Rachel Cieslewicz; Mona Vie/Cannondale 176 forced to abandon. late start the next morning, delayed top, and gone as far as possible. I 1. Dave Wood; Canyon Bicycles 290 7. Babs Isak 136 even further when, upon approach- am very obsessive about summits, 2. Step o han Warsocki; Porcupine/Specialized 284 8. Laurel Hunter 133 and I regret not having given it my 3. Sam Moore; Porcupine Cycling 276 -Tyler Servoss ing Bédoin, I discovered I had left 9. Meaghan Cunningham 130 best shot. 4. Gary Fuller; Revolution 271 10. Nancy Alcabes 128 my wedding ring in the room and we 5. Mike Kracht; Revolution 258 11. Heather Gilbert; Cutthroat Racing 127 had to return for it. Nevertheless, after this most 6. Daren Cottle; Porcupine/Specialized 244 12. Marit Fischer; Contender Bicycles 117 When we finally parked the excellent meal, we crawled back 7. Linde Smith; Ridley Factory Team 237 13. Tamara Artz; Cutthroat Racing 97 5 Jim Jackson 1:25:33 inside our damp jackets and gloves 8. Bob Saffell; Revolution 216 14. Brandi Gorden; VMG 92 6 Kerry Smith 1:26:21 car, we were still tired. It was cold 9. Racer Gibson; Racers Cycle Service 187 and enjoyed a thrilling downhill dash 15. Meara McClenahan; Contender Bicycles 77 Mountain 7 Patrick McKnight 1:27:35 and windy outside, and threatening 10. Aaron Jordin; Porcupine/Specialized 169 16. Sonia Holt 64 Bike 8 Brandon Balkman; Mad Dog Cycles 1:28:24 additional foul weather. I looked at to Bédoin and our car. Once there, 11. Jay Burke; Revolution 144 17. Courtney Henley 56 9 Christopher Cockrell 1:31:27 we visited a small bike shop, stopped 12. Chuck Collins; ICE/Kreig 126 Racing 10 Michael Boyer 1:35:49 Elliot and said, “I am having a hard 18. Amy Andrews; Cutthroat Racing 55 in at a pastry shop, and set out for 13. Jeff Clawson; Canyon Bicycles 119 19. Juel Iverson; Ivory Homes 54 11 Vince Jones; Bikeman.com 1:51:27 time getting excited about this.” He 14. John Iltis; Cole Sport 113 20. Tasha Keys; Racers Cycle Service 43 12 Hunt Willoughby 1:53:19 agreed, and suggested we drive part Quillan, the small town which would Frozen Hog 2008, Alpine, Utah, February 15. Darrell Davis; Contender Bicycles 109 Juniors 15 - 18 13 Roger Mann 1:59:00 2, 2008 way up the mountain to check out be the start for our next day’s chal- 16. Matt Ohran; Mona Vie/Cannondale 92 1. Tanner Cottle; Porcupine/Specialized 219 14 Clay Perry; TestFest 2:03:58 12&Under lenge and launch into the Pyrenees, 16. John McKone; CCB/Volkswagen 92 2. Keegan Swenson; Young Riders 165 M50+ the conditions. As we were already 1 Bergaust Lars 9:40 18. Isaac Wilson; Mona Vie/Cannondale 76 3. Conor Matthews; Young Riders 118 1 Daryl Devey 1:18:01 running late, and as I feared further the Port de Pailhères. 2 Caleb Gerber 9:48 18. Craig Kidd; ICE/Kreig 76 4. AJ Bates 84 2 Larry Wimmer 1:25:11 [Look for the second part of ON 3 Zackary Allred 16:17 delay would only further dampen 20. Jim Fearick; Contender Bicycles 70 5. John Burton; Joy Ride Bikes/Utah State 66 3 Tim Fisher; Mad Dog Cycles 1:25:45 4 Owen McCarrel 16:31 my spirits, I decided we should just HOLY GROUND in next month’s Overall 35+ B 6. Chase Frantz; Cole Sport 61 4 Dick Newson; Cutthroat Racing 1:28:15 M13-17 cycling utah 1. Rich Caramadre 376 7. Kellie Williams 59 5 Dean Huber; Flower Children/Wildrose 2:02:32 start riding. If the weather turned us issue of .] 1 Bryson Higgins 1:50:51 2. Mike Pratt; Canyon Bicycles 369 8. Cameron Lasky 32 6 Gene Poncelet 2:09:08 back, so be it. 2 Kyle Jackson 1:51:26 3. Roger Gillespie; Mona Vie/Cannondale 352 9. Eric Stratton 30 7 Russell Durtschi 2:42:46 3 Elias Gerber 2:33:03 Once we got out of the car and 4. Mark Pasternak; Contender Bicycles 322 10. Peter Lowell 29 Singlespeed M18-29 5. Dave Leikam; Bikeman.com 289 11. Bobby Cannon; Canyon Bicycles 27 1 Kurt Wolfgang 1:01:35 1 Joe Gardner; Chosen Frozen 1:04:52 6. Mark Miller; Canyon Bicycles 282 12. Andrew Severence; Cents Payroll 10 2 Jason Lloyd; Team Sally 1:09:22 2 Mike Walkenhorst 1:06:02 7. Doug Smith; Contender Bicycles 275 13. Ryan Hanseen 5 3 Riley Frazier; Racer’s Cycle Service 1:16:09 3 Mark Chillson; Contender 1:15:30 8. Matt Bradley; DNA Cycling 271 Juniors 14 under 4 Brandon Cory 1:56:51 4 Seth Hejny 1:16:22 9. Lew Rollins; Canyon Bicycles 258 1. Paden Hoover; Canyon Bicycles 293 W18-29 5 Trevor Anderson 1:21:37 10. David Cole; Ridley Factory Team 225 2. Brad Thurgood; Timpanogos Cyclery 276 1 Emily Hawkes 1:37:11 6 David Cook 2:03:34 11. Von Meow; 53x11 211 3. Chelsey Layer; Cutthroat Racing 230 2 Eryn Kinder 1:44:16 7 Gary Argyle 2:04:44 12. Joel Zenger; Racers Cycle Service 209 4. Collin Curtis; Cents Payroll 213 W30+ 8 Benjamin Parker; Omniture 2:16:46 13. Lew Melini; Canyon Bicycles 139 5. Joshua Cole 165 1 Brigitte Felt; Joyride Bikes 1:45:11 M30-39 14. Scott Kern; Cutthroat Racing 189 6. Tyler Jones; Bountiful Bicycle 140 2 Lisa Fitzgerald 1:51:00 1 Aaron Luck 1:08:07 15. Shawn Lupcho; Mona Vie/Cannondale 175 7. Jacob Layer 130 3 Tonya Hutchison 1:51:53 2 Jason Gardner; Chosen Frozen 1:08:13 16. Nick Ekdahl; Revolution 167 8. Jase Hoover; Canyon Bicycles 120 4 Shanna Matheson; Utah Premier Cycling Ski 3 Josh Felt; Joyride Bikes 1:15:17 17. Ryan Merkley; Racers Cycle Service 159 9. Bryson Duncan; Barbacoa 119 Utah 2:40:00 4 Randy Willes 1:23:38 18. Shawn Haran; Canyon Bicycles 158 10. Nathan Greeneisen 118 5 Jolene Nosack 2:41:09 5 Lucas Bee 1:30:40 19. Mike Marcci; Revolution 155 11. Will Carnell 117 XM18-29 6 Mike Oblad; Elsworth/Blackbottoms/HylandCyclery 20. Scott Toly; Cole Sport 137 12. Ashley Heath 113 1 Nate Stowers; Bikers Edge/Destination Homes 1:31:06 Overall B 13. Quincy Bacus 98 1:06:14 7 Mark Pasternak; Contender Bicycle 1:31:53 1. Connor O’Leary; Mona Vie/Cannondale 14. Sam Allen; Canyon Bicycles Draper 97 2 Reed Wycoff; Contender Sambucca 1:12:04 8 Shane Horton; UtahMountainBiking.com 1:31:55 2. Sean Hoover; Canyon Bicycles 380 15. Tanner Allen; Canyon Bicycles Draper 85 3 Gus Hemingway; E Michigan Univ. 1:13:15 9 Greg Johnson; Mad Dog Cycles 1:31:57 3. Kelly Glenn; Contender Bicycles 16. Alli Rossberg; Thin Air 80 4 David Welsh 1:17:05 10 Denmark Jensen 1:32:26 4. Chris Sherwin; Revolution 17. Jesse Smith; Cutthroat Racing 72 5 Adam Kinder 1:46:18 11 Frank Gold 1:34:36 5. Devon Alvarez; Cole Sport 333 18. Ezra Scofield 69 XM30-39 12 Ryan Allred 1:34:40 6. Marc Divall; Contender Bicycles 295 19. Grayson Pitcher; Joy Ride Bikes/Utah State 67 1 Scott Wetzel; Chosen Frozen 1:03:10 13 Shae Mayner 1:36:37 20. Kayla Curtis; Cents Payroll 44 2 Steve Wasmund; Cutthroat Racing 1:13:12 14 Joshua McCarrel 1:37:07 Singlespeed 3 Racer Gibson; Racer’s Cycle Service 1:15:35 15 Jason White 1:38:17 1. Steve Wasmund; Cutthroat Racing 330 XM40+ 16 Thomas Blair 1:38:33 2. Bryce Young; Binghams 308 1 Kenny Jones; Racer’s Cycle Service 1:12:32 17 Ryan Woodward 1:39:24 3. Racer Gibson; Racers Cycle Service 279 2 Mike Holder; Meat Hucker 1:14:24 18 Brett Peterson; IMFT Diffusion Derelicts 1:40:23 4. Jason Lloyd; Team Sally 269 3 Brad Keyes; Racer’s Cycle Service 1:15:31 Cyclingutah. 19 Jeffrey Frederick; UtahMountainBiking.com 5. Jess Dear; RMCC 242 4 Sam Moore; Canyon Bicycles 1:19:21 1:49:32 6. Robert Hamlin; Recycled and New Bicycles 219 5 Bryant Christensen 1:20:00 20 Jarad Long 1:51:28 com for 7. Steven P Lewis; Cole Sport 209 6 Brent Christensen 1:24:48 21 Trevor Bee; IMFT Diffusion Derelicts 1:54:02 8. Robert Sorenson; VMG 196 7 Bruce Nielsen 1:31:29 22 Daniel Bedoya 1:56:58 trails,event 9. Alex Rock; Contender Bicycles 190 8 Alan Jarrett 1:42:54 23 Jared Ferguson 2:04:02 10. Ryan Ashbridge; Revolution 167 9 Robert Dimino 1:49:01 24 Scott Whiting 2:04:42 11. Clark Mower; Contender Bicycles 165 10 David Krummenacher 2:11:36 links, photos, 25 Brian Harris 2:07:47 12. Jim Rowan; Bountiful Bicycle 139 11 Greg Gerber 2:11:52 26 Steve Spackman 2:09:25 13. Daniel Nelson; Racers Cycle Service 138 Xwomen 27 Gabriel Sermon 2:11:41 back issues, 14. Daniel Roper; Cutthroat Racing 125 1 Heather Gilbert; Cutthroat Racing 1:54:59 28 Derek Ransom 2:21:23 15. Patrick McKnight 124 2 Kellie Williams; Racer’s Cycle Service 3:08:00 29 John Painter 2:27:28 links, and 16. Matthew Peterson 97 M40-49 17. Eric Miesch; Team Nastro 83 1 Rich Caramadre 1:03:08 18. Eric Flynn; CycleSmith 68 more! 2 Drew Lewis 1:09:07 19. Rich Dressen; FFKR 66 3 Kirk Phillips 1:17:18 20. Jason Hendrickson; FFKR 66 4 Eldon Nelson; Team Fatty 1:21:33 22 cycling utah.com MARCH 2008 road touring Why do the Leaves Change Color? A Bicycle Tour of Wisconsin By Lou Melini

“Where should we go on our next long bike tour?,” my wife asked. We decided on a bike tour around the state of Wisconsin. Primarily we went simply because Julie is originally from Manitowoc, Wisconsin which sits along Lake Michigan about 40 miles south of Green Bay. Wisconsin also has Julie and Lou in front of her dad's house in Manitowoc Wisconsin. thousands of miles of sparsely used county roads, which lead to the Estimates of how bad the mosqui- LaCrosse. The Elroy-Sparta sec- multitude of dairy farms through- toes were ranged from the “worst tion was created some 35 years out the state. The state is known in” four years to ten years depend- ago. I fondly reflected on this trail to have bicycle friendly drivers. ing on which resident we talked to. from my 1975 ride across the U.S. Typical of the farms in Wisconsin. Shot in the vicinity of Sparta, To navigate around the state, there Fortunately there were only two We left the bike trail in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Photo: Julie Melini are statewide and local maps that days of mosquitoes. Wisconsin. Traveling north from include perhaps a thousand miles of La Crosse, we used maps from the state trails suitable for bicycle travel The Route Adventure Cycling Association highlight, but from a rider’s point of the car would give you 6’ or space (wisconline.com/attractionsbiket- (ACA) to travel to Osceola, view, it should be on every bicycle or more. Many a car simply traveled rails.html). The state bicycle maps We did a clockwise route around Wisconsin, primarily staying on the touring agenda. We plan on return- at our speed until it was proper to can be obtained from the Bicycle the state from Manitowoc. We first Minnesota side of the Mississippi ing to Wisconsin in four or five pass! I even waved to few cars indi- Federation of Wisconsin (bgw.org) went south of and a little west of River. We continued using the ACA years for another tour. It was that cating it was safe to pass within the to help you travel throughout the Milwaukee to Waterford, Wisconsin maps, supplemented by the Bike good! no passing zone without any takers. state. The maps are color coded where we visited with Richard Federation of Wisconsin maps, to Riding on the county roads Riding in Wisconsin is certainly for traffic volume and road width. Schwinn at the Waterford Bicycle cross the northern woodlands of allowed for a lot of side-by-side rid- not boring. Yes, you have vast fields (Non-member price is $18 for the factory where our bicycles were Wisconsin to Escanaba, a city along ing due to the low traffic volumes of corn and the scent of Wisconsin set of 4 maps. Membership is $25, made. We were guided through the the shore of Lake Michigan in the with approximately 6 cars/hour, less cologne wafting from the dairy which reduces the cost to $10 plus Milwaukee suburbs by Julie’s aunt Upper Peninsula of the state of when the Packers were playing. The farms. But you also have vast for- $5 for shipping for members or until we picked up Richard’s direc- Michigan. glut of county roads is due to the ests in the north, flat lakeside views non-members.) Our final reason for tions to the factory. Richard also We had originally planned on need of every dairy farm to have in the east, rolling hills of trees choosing a Wisconsin tour was to gave us routing information to sup- traveling on to Mackinac Island. see the changing of the colors of the plement our travel west to Devil’s However a large portion of travel The Route: Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Muskego; Whitewater; northern forests. Lake State Park, a “very unique nat- would have been on the shoul- Ridgeway; Devil’s Lake; Elroy; Crescent City, MN; Lake We started our tour on ural feature of Wisconsin”, accord- der of Route 2, a heavily trav- City, MN; Stillwater, MN; Cumberland, WI; Sarona, WI; Clam September 8th and ended it three ing to Richard. From there we took eled road. Being “spoiled” by the Lake; Boulder Junction; Watersmeet, MI; Crystal Falls,MI; weeks later. We chose late sum- the free ferry across the Wisconsin sparse travel on the county roads in mer in hopes that it would be cold River, since there is no bridge to Wisconsin, we instead turned back Escanaba, MI; Crivitz, WI; Cranden, WI; Shawno, WI; enough to avoid mosquitoes, see Merrimac, Wisconsin. into Wisconsin, doing a loop in the Wrightstown, WI; Manitiowoc, WI. 1484 Miles, 71 miles/day. the changing of the leaves, but Shortly after leaving the ferry, northeast portion of the state before avoid very chilly October weather. we left the roads in Reedsburg to returning to Julie’s hometown. Our The leaves didn’t disappoint us. ride the Wisconsin bike trails, which travels took us 1500-miles around milk picked up at least every two and farmland in the middle of the The weather turned out to be quite are created from old rail lines. The the state. days and Wisconsin has a whole state, and very picturesque steep pleasant the last week of our trip, most famous bike trail, and perhaps lot of dairy farms. We rode for up hills along the Mississippi Bluffs. so going a week later would have the first rail-trail in the nation, is Cycling Highlights to half an hour without any cars. But, one needs to be prepared for been a better choice in order to the Elroy-Sparta trail, a section of The only down side of low traffic a multitude of 200-meter rollers in avoid our first two days swatting a 120-mile trail system that starts Wisconsin may not rate highly volume is a lack of services. In addi- the west-central part of the state and mosquitoes whenever we stopped. at Reedsburg and ends north of with many travelers as a destination tion to the lack of traffic, Wisconsin some 20+ degree leg-busting ascents has some of the most bike friendly along the bluffs. The views from our drivers in the country. Except for the lakeside campsites were wonderful. Menominee Indian Reservation and Wildlife is plentiful, especially if a few places in the eastern part of you like birds (i.e. wild turkeys and the state, drivers would (a) not pass eagles). The cornfields feed a lot you in a posted no passing zone, (b) of raccoons that on two occasions not pass you if there was an oncom- raided our bread and trail mix from ing car, and (c) if they did pass you, our panniers. (Note: bring raccoon- MARCH 2008 cycling utah.com 23

stopping off at a very nice café in Pulaski along the way. Apparently our order of Salmon Benedict for me, and the Italian eggs for Julie was a rare choice by the regular customers. That was the local’s loss as the meal was delicious, but given my biases about the food choices of Wisconsinites, not surprising. Our final night was at a campground in Wrightstown, which on weekends in the fall, “specializes” in catering to RV’s going to the Packer games. It is a nice campground that is unfor- tunately located between the noisy highway and a smells of an upwind dairy farm. On the 21st day we returned “home” to Manitowoc, rid- ing the last 20 miles along the bike trail paralleling Lake Michigan.

So, Why do the Leaves Change Julie riding on a typical county road some where between Clam Lake Lou on the Mountain/Bay trail, an 80+ mile trail from Wausau to Green Color? and Boulder Junction which are two towns in Northern Wisconsin. This Bay. We entered the trail at Shawano (leaving the Adventure Cycling part of the trip followed the Adventure Cycling Association North Lakes North Lakes Section 2 map) and exited the trail just east of Pulaski. Note We heard mostly that leaves map Section 1. Photo: Lou Melini the grass on this trail as it is not as well maintained or perhaps less change color due to cold or lack of used than the trails in the western part of the state. It was still very nice. moisture. According to Kirsten Held proof food container from www. Warmshower member (www.warm- Photo: Julie Melini of the Wisconsin Department of armoredoutdoorgear.com). showers.org) in Sarona, Wisconsin Natural Resources, “the brilliant and As I mentioned before, the spotted us and made her offer just as better suggestion was the motel hunter, however the town should be vibrant Wisconsin leaf color changes Wisconsin trail system is an exten- we were about to check into a motel across the street from Mr. Ranger’s characterized in the more derogatory need a series of fall days filled with sive network, supporting cycling, to escape the rain. Ron drove along place or the Casino motel. We chose manner which most people associate bright sunshine and cool, but frost walking, horses in a few areas side of us as we were entering Lake the family owned motel with granny with term “nimrod”. The next morn- free evenings. This causes lots of where the trail is wide enough, and City, Minnesota. He and his wife at the registration desk. ing we retraced our route back to the sugars to be produced and trapped snowmobiles in the winter. For an later took us on a sailboat ride. We had previously stayed at two bike friendly roads of Wisconsin, in the leaves, which ultimately annual fee of $15 (or $3/day), one My experience with Wisconsin Motel 8’s on our travels that were hoping that our afternoon return to leads to the intense red, orange and can use the state trail system. In regarding great places to eat is $55, minus my 10% AARP discount. the Michigan Upper Peninsula is purple coloration in the leaves of addition to the “400” trail, Elroy- somewhat jaded by my in-laws We also stayed at one motel for $40 more pleasant. certain tree species. Drought and Sparta trail, and the La Crosse River penchant for buffet-style restaurants due to the lack of a T.V. in Clam The short ride along some back temperatures do affect the intensity trail, we spent time on the Military such as Ponderosa steak houses. We Lake, the same town with the “best roads to Escanaba via the ACA maps and duration of the fall color season, Ridge Trail and the Mountain Bay did have a few great café break- restaurant in town” dining experi- was a nice ride, however getting but it is the decrease in daylight that trail. These five trails alone total fasts and brunches, but we mostly ence. Here in Watersmeet the price back to the more bike friendly roads determines the timing of the fall col- 250 miles, on which we did about cooked our own meals. Our only was $70 for a room without a phone, of Wisconsin was a better choice ors. Yellows are from the carotenoid 150 miles. The trails are an easy dinner dining experience was at the a door that had to be opened in a vs. traveling to Mackinac Island. In pigments in the leaves, and antho- ride, even with Julie’s 28C tires and “best restaurant” in Clam Lake, a “special” way given the age of the Crivitz, Wisconsin, we listened to cyanins produce the brilliant reds 20-25 # of touring stuff in her pan- small northern Wisconsin town. Our door and no AARP discount. We John talk about how he converted and purples and orange. Chlorophyll niers. The surfaces are primarily menu selection was mostly choices had laundry to do, so stopping early his campground into a respectable gives the leaves their green color, crushed limestone, but are paved of some combination of hamburger for the day wasn’t such a bad idea. place from the previous owner’s but with the decrease in sunshine, within the boundary of some towns. and fries (deluxe vs. regular). Most The Laundromat was conveniently “party” campground. We would less chlorophyll is produced so that Small economies surround the trails. people were more interested in the across the street from the motel. It agree, camping along a stream in the other colors can predominate.” We ate at cafes, camped at camp- bar portion of this “restaurant”. Like had washers, but no soap dispenser. his family friendly campground. So with that in mind, make your grounds, and obtained other small most of northern Wisconsin, many Every dryer was out of order. This is In Crandon Wisconsin, we had a plans to ride the friendly roads of services (bike shops) adjacent to the of the businesses in the smaller Watersmeet, Michigan, a town that panoramic view of the colorful trees Wisconsin. trails or a short ride off of the trail. towns were “For Sale”. Clam Lake proudly boasts the nickname of its across from our lakeside campsite. The Elroy-Sparta depot (the former was no exception, with half the busi- high school, The Nimrods. A nimrod After Shawno, we traveled on 25 For more photos, visit train depot) even has a shower for nesses (2 out of 4) being advertised is by dictionary definition, a great of the 80-mile Mountain-Bay trail, gallery.mac.com/melini trail users. Many of the cities have as “For Sale”. their own trail network for getting into town which we took advantage Leaving Wisconsin — Lessons of on many occasions, including Learned entering the suburbs of Milwaukee. The weather was generally excel- “Need to Know” Advice lent for riding with daytime tem- peratures in the 60-75 degree range. Services on the lightly traveled We had two days of rain and several county roads are sparse. We carried days of cloudy and cooler weather. a total of 6 water bottles, obtain- However one day we almost ing water at times from churches encountered the mother of all bad and motels. In some small towns, Midwestern weather. In addition “grocery stores” were no more than to our turnaround in Escanaba, a modified convenience store. We Michigan, we made an earlier generally over-bought at “real” spontaneous attempt to ride in the grocery stores and always had some Upper Peninsula (U.P.). We entered type of emergency meal, to which the U.P. on Route 45, being pushed Best Dam Bike a few additions would make a tasty along by our only tailwind on our feast. We were also prepared for trip. (We had several headwinds.) Ride 2008 both camping and motels, as there The road was busy with truck traffic was not always a choice of camp- and noisy, with its only redeeming ing in some locales. In 20 nights, characteristic being a fairly wide one hundred rides. one destination. we camped 12 times. Prices were shoulder. We already started not lik- around $20 at most commercial ing the U.P. and its lack of second- campgrounds. Make sure you ask ary roads. Upon entering the town of a world free of MS. for a “tent site”, otherwise you will Watersmeet, my wife became pan- be sent to the $25 site with electrical icky over the fact that we were not hoop-ups. We also stayed at many sure of our camping/motel options campgrounds located within the up the road. Stopping at a Forest county park system — also around Service visitor center we were told $20. All of the campgrounds had that not only did we not have any National Multiple Sclerosis showers except for one located camping options for about 80 miles, Society in the backyard of a Minnesota but that the next and only motel Utah State farmhouse and a Forest Service outside of town was 25 more miles. Best Dam Bike Ride Chapter campground in Michigan. We stayed Mr. Friendly Ranger also informed four nights in motels — twice us that we were to expect nasty rain June 28-29 | 150 miles, 2 days | register at bikeMS.org due to rain, once when we did not and possibly tornados in the direc- have a campground choice in the tion we were heading. My wife Location: Cache Valley, UT Stillwater, Minn. area, and once to went from panic to hysteria over the meet Julie’s dad. We stayed two tornado thing. I tried to reassure her Start: Cache Valley Fairgrounds; Logan, UT nights in the home of friends and that only trailer parks seem to get hit relatives of Julie. And, we were by tornados. Also I had never heard pleasantly offered two nights in the of a bicyclist being swept away by homes of complete strangers. Beth, a a tornado. My second, and naturally

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