VOLUME 16 NUMBER 4 FREE JUNE 2008 cycling utah 2008 UTAH,IDAHO, & REGIONAL EVENT CALENDAR INSIDE! •Utah, Idaho, and Regional Calendar of Events - p. 4 •Complete Triathlon Calendar - p. 8 •Speaking of Spokes - p. 2 •MS Bike Tour Growth - p. 3 •Lower Back Care - p.10 DIRT •Bicycle Song Lyrics - p. 11 •State Criterium - p. 12 PAVEMENT • Focus on Fixies - p. 15 •Flying Dog Trail - p. 16 ADVOCACY • Commuter Column - p. 17 •Shop Directory - p. 18 RACING •Tubeless Tires - p. 19 •Seasons Review - p. 19 TOURING •Results - p. 20 • Bike Touring in Wayne County - p. 22 • Cycling Advocate Runs for Governor - p. 24 MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN WEST CYCLING JOURNAL 2 cycling utah.com JUNE 2008 SPEAKING OF SPOKES Some Personal Guidelines for Riding in Urban Areas By David Ward deeply, and whose opinions I indeed Publisher value. They are intelligent people with a different set of experiences P.O. Box 57980 I had my red-neck relatives visit- and background to draw upon as Murray, UT 84157-0980 ing from Oregon a few weeks ago, we view and compare our ideas and www.cyclingutah.com during which an interesting con- attitudes. You can reach us by phone: versation occurred. I had returned This conversation was brought (801) 268-2652 from a bike ride in the morning, as back to mind as I observed a Our Fax number: a result of which the conversation recent email exchange on the (801) 263-1010 turned to cycling. Someone made a MBAC (Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee) email list. Without comment about bicyclists in Oregon Dave Iltis, Editor & being obnoxious. My nephew getting into that debate, it was Advertising then related an incident about driv- nevertheless interesting to observe ing around a bend on a main road the attitudes of the various post- [email protected] and suddenly coming upon four ers. They ranged from the attitude cyclists fanned out across the lane. of those who see motorists as the David R. Ward, Publisher Someone else said that both cyclists enemy, referring to cars as “cages” [email protected] and pedestrians go along that road and drivers as “cagers”, to the paci- regularly and related that someone fiers, promoting peaceful coexis- Contributors: Ben Simonson, was killed there. My brother-in-law tence, courtesy, and world love. A high bike at the UTA Bike Bonanza. Photo: Dave Iltis Michael Gonzales, Lou Melini, explained how there is no shoulder The combination of the forego- Joaquim Hailer, Andy Singer, on the road and cyclists and pedes- ing has made me reflect again on no shoulder. My office is on 700 ride on 700 East. Erik Moen, Greg Overton, trians should not even be there. being a cyclist in an urban setting East and about 4500 South, and Third, and in contradiction to Gregg Bromka, Tom Jow, Lukas I responded that the lesson for where, while cycling is becoming my window looks out on the six the previous paragraph, take up Brinkerhoff, Brandi Gorden, motorists is that there are going to more accepted, it is still a some- lanes of busy traffic on 700 East, the whole lane when you have no Ryan Barrett, Charles Pekow, be pedestrians and cyclists on that times hostile environment. I have three in each direction, no shoulder. shoulder. I prefer making vehicles Griffin Wilder, Kevin Winzeler, stretch of road and so they need to been cycling regularly on the Salt Occasionally, I will see a cyclist rid- wait till I can reasonably move over TIna and Scott Andersen, Karen slow down. We then bantered back Lake Valley roads for over 25 years, ing on 700 East, bucking the traffic, or they have sufficient room to go Appleby-Krieg, James Kirk and forth about cyclists, pedestrians and while I do not deem myself an and in my mind, putting limb and around, than trying to hug a few expert, I do have certain ideas and and motorists, the rural, gas-pow- life at risk. Just two blocks over inches of pavement on the right Distribution: Dave, Karma, guidelines I have developed. ered red-necks versus the urban new is 500 East, a two lane road, wide while getting buzzed and abused by and Marinda Ward, Doug First, never tangle with a “cage”. age alternative transportation liberal. enough to accommodate cyclists. If vehicles within a few inches on the Kartcher, David Montgomery They will always win. I did that In truth, these relatives are wonder- I am heading north or south, I will left. I prefer honking, verbal and (To add your business to our once, very unintentionally, and sur- ful people, and I could not write this take either that or 1100 East to the visual abuse to that. free distribution list, give us vived it amazingly well. But I will if I did not know of their goodness north. There is still traffic, but it is Fourth, obey all traffic rules a call) and good humor. I love them, and I never forget that, while I had the not going 55 mph, vehicles are not (most of the time). I know I will be love being with them. right-of-way, the car had the mass, weaving in and out of traffic, and criticized for the caveat, but I have Administrative Assistant: But it was an interesting experi- and I took all the consequences. I do not have to brave taking up a no issue with blowing a stop sign or Lindsay Ross ence to be at opposite sides of this Second, find the best routes, and whole lane to try to protect myself. stoplight if there is no traffic. That debate with people for whom I care avoid busy streets and streets with In my mind, it is just plain stupid to being said, traffic laws are neces- cycling utah sary for the efficient and safe flow is published of traffic. Your greatest safety is in eight times a year beginning obeying them. And you will score in March and continuing more points and engender much monthly through October. good will with motorists in doing so. Fifth, always, always be courte- Annual Subscription rate: ous. As cyclists, we want drivers $15 to like us. Without that, we will (Send in a check to never gain their respect or courtesy. our P.O. Box) I am not suggesting we not assert Postage paid in Murray, UT our rights. But in the end, even civil disobedience is grounded in a Editorial and photographic con- respect for those whose attitudes are tributions are welcome. Send sought to be changed. But in truth, via email to dave@cyclingutah. most drivers drive respectfully and com. Or, send via mail and please courteously. Like cyclists, there is include a stamped, self-addressed that minority who create problems envelope to return unused mate- for the rest of us. Often, when I rial. Submission of articles and 16319=CB=C@<3E3ABA>317/:7H321=<13>BAB=@37<=523< have the right-of-way, I will never- accompanying artwork to cycling theless wave a car through because utah is the author’s warranty it makes sense to do so. that the material is in no way an All of the foregoing are, I infringement upon the rights of believe, just common sense. But I others and that the material may am often amazed at some people’s be published without additional lack of this precious attribute. So, approval. Permission is required occasionally, it is good to review to reprint any of the contents of these principles, examine one’s own this publication. attitudes and habits and adjust them accordingly. I love riding my bike, and I have Cycling Utah is printed on 40% never feared riding in urban areas. post-consumer recycled paper But I have learned that by following with soy-based ink. this set of guidelines, I increase both my safety, my confidence and my Cycling Utah is free, limit one enjoyment in riding my bike. copy per person. © 2008 cycling utah Pick up a copy of cycling utah at your =URS\<Se:]QObW]\ Ac\aSb favorite bike shop! &'#EOaVW\Ub]\0ZdR !%<];OW\ &!''"'& & #&$! >`]d] AOZb:OYS Jamis � Felt � Intense 4W\O\QW\UOdOWZOPZS &%ESab1S\bS` #A4]]bVWZZ0ZdR !%"'&' #&!'" We don’t just fix your bike, Financing available. eWbV@1EWZZSg We make it perform! Cover Photo: Fun at the Cycle Salt Lake Century on May 17, AO\Rg %$>`W\QSb]\/dS 284 S. Main St 2008. Over 1500 riders partici- D7A7BE30A7B34=@23B/7:A !3#A$bVA B`S\b]\<8&$"& Springville, UT 84663 pated. 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Like Kitty, Matt had wasn’t good enough—they opted to Around the time Kitty’s cousin was a connection to MS: His wife Emily create a 150-mile haul that was the also diagnosed with MS, her team works for an MS clinic at Western longest ride in the state.