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Speaking of SpokeS

On the Seat of My Bike

By David Ward

Looking backwards over my 64 years of life, I see a bicycle weaving in and out of the events, experiences and emotions that have filled that life. It figured prominently in my early years and faded for awhile once I gained a driver’s license. But like a loyal dog, it waited patiently till my affection turned to it once again.

It was a shiny red and cream colored Schwinn Spitfire that first found me on its seat. A Christmas gift from Santa when I was five years old. It was on the seat of that Spitfire that I took my first road trip, a ten mile round trip to the old Indian schools on the Fort Hall reservation. Along with my buddy, Mark, we would pedal there after my Saturday morning work on the family dairy was done. They were old, abandoned schools that had also housed German POWs during WWII. We would roam the old buildings throwing rocks to break out the small shards of glass remaining in the windows and slide down the 3-story fire escape.

It was also on the seat of that bike that I would ride down the gravel hill next to our home, with playing cards clipped by clothesline pins to the chain stays to be beaten into a really raucous noise by the spokes of my wheels. I would come flying down the hill, playing cards humming loudly, then slam my foot backwards to engage the coaster brake and bring the rear wheel fish-tailing around till I came to a stop.

A few years later, I moved on to a larger Schwinn 3-speed. This became my ticket to explore a wider world and the wonders that were not to be found in our small farming com-munity in Tyhee, Idaho. It was also on the seat of this bike that I made my first extended road trip. I rode 15 miles from Tyhee to Blackfoot, where I stopped to visit an old girl-friend before pedaling another 10 miles to Thomas to spend the night with my older sister and her family.

I abandoned that bike for the sweet ride of a 1963 Chevrolet Impala convertible the summer after turning 16 and getting my driver’s license. It was not until four years

later, while serving in France as a missionary for my church, that sit-ting on the seat of my bike, a Peugeot roadster complete with a rear wheel generator to power head- and rear lights, again became my method of transportation. Off and on, for two years, I found myself riding that Peugeot to appointments, meetings, and tracting areas. The purchase of the Peugeot also brought with it a cycling cap with Eddie Merckx’s name emblazoned on it. I had no idea who he was.

Following my return home and subsequent enrollment at BYU, I purchased a bike from a friend that was way too big for me. Thankfully, someone stole it when I forgot to lock it up on campus while attending class. Later, I purchased a sleek, white Motobecane with thin red striping. That was my main ride for nearly the next 15 years, and it was on the seat of that bike that I first raced, riding the cycling leg of a team triathlon.

That was also the bike on which I experimented with changing out components and making improve-ments, and which was the object of my hands on training when I took a class on bike maintenance and repair from Ed Gunderson at Fishers Cyclery. My Motobecane went

through a lot with me as my love of cycling really began to blossom.

I still have that bike, though I have not ridden it for years. It hangs in my basement waiting for the day when I have the time to revitalize it and climb on its seat once again for old times’ sake. I am actually fortunate to have it, as it came pre-cariously close to an unfortunate end.

I had been allowed to take an old Raleigh bike that my wife’s siblings had owned but for years had been sitting in her parents’ garage. I fixed it up and began to ride it periodical-ly. Fortunately for the Motobecane, and unfortunately for the Raleigh, I was on the seat of the latter bike

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Cover Photo: Utah's Geoffrey Montague rides through his last lap at the USA Cycling Fat Bike

National Championships on February 14, 2014, held at Powder

Mountain. Montague finished in 11th place in the Pro division.

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Above: As a young missionary in France, David Ward used a Peugeot for his main method of transportation.Right: David Ward leading the pack at the International Center Criterium around 1988. Photo by Jim Jensen.

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fat Biking

Utah Riders Take Home 8 Titles in Inaugural Fat Bike National Championships

By Dave Iltis

February 14, 2015 - Ned Overend (Specialized) and Amanda Miller (Boulder Sports/YogaGlo) won the Pro Men and Pro Women categories at the Inaugural USA Cycling Fat Bike National Championships at Powder Mountain, Utah.

Held on a beautiful, sunny, but windy day, Fat Bike Nationals fea-tured a 6.1 mile rolling course with a few good climbs. More of a fitness course than a technical one, it chal-lenged the riders as most looked tired at the end of their races. The pro-fessional categories rode three laps, while the amateur groups did two.

A number of Utah riders were crowned National Champions in their respective age or division categories.

Anders Johnson had the fastest lap of the day and went on to win the Junior 15-18 Men’s title.

Jason Sager was all smiles after winning the Singlespeed division.

Zach Harvey of Morgan, Utah won the men’s 19-29 National Championship.

Chris Stuart of Park City, Utah won the Masters Men 30-39.

Andrew Kulmatiski of Logan, Utah won the Masters Men 40-49 race.

Rick Morris of Park City, Utah won the Masters 60-64 jersey.

Joel Quinn of South Jordan won the Masters Men 70+ title.

Debbie Mortensen of Eden, Utah won the Masters Women 30-39 National Championship.

Numerous other Utahns took home medals too.

See the full results on page 14.

Utah National Champions (Clockwise from top left)•Jason Sager in the lead in the singlespeed category. •Joel Quinn on his South Pole Fat Bike in the 70+ race. •Debbie Mortensen in the Women's 30-39 field. •Speedster Anders Johnson in the Junior 15-18 field.Photos by Dave Iltis. For photos of all racers, visit gallery.cyclinguah.com.

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Commuter Column

Aaron Na: Hearing Loss Doesn’t Deter This Dedicated Rider

By Lou Melini

Cycling Utah: Aaron, tell the readers a little about you.

Aaron Na: I’m a deaf man. I have lived in Utah off and on for years. My family is usually car-oriented, but when it comes to recreation, we ride the bicycles when the weather favors. I am the eldest brother of my family.

C.U.: Tell me about your bike commuting.

A.N.: I commute because it’s a cheapest option without having to pay the standard bills, such as insurance and maintenance, and fuel expense associated with owning the vehicle. I began bike commuting in 2005 in Arizona when I lived in that state, because I didn’t have the car. I ride for quick commuting, exercise, and frugal (spartan) lifestyle, not to mention the thrill it gives me to ride

the bicycle amidst the motor vehicles in traffic, with the right of way.

C.U.: Where do you bike to and from? What are the highlights of your commute and what are the more dif-ficult parts?

A.N.: There are various destina-tions. The highlight of my commut-ing is traveling by bus or train to Salt Lake City and use the bike to commute, which is more convenient and fun, especially with the green-striped bike lanes on Main Street and elsewhere that gives me a sense of the right of way as a bicyclist. Another is riding the bicycle down the hill on the road, which provides relaxation and relief, after pedaling on a long trip.

The difficult parts are riding uphill, which typically necessitate walking with the bicycle to spare strenuous pedaling that’s all strug-gling, and having to contend against

the traffic with obnoxious and atten-tion-defective drivers, especially at the corners of the intersection with-out deference to the right of way and block me from proceeding at the “walk” crosswalk sign. I’m sure this is a common peeve among the seasoned bicyclists and pedestrians.

C.U.: Your sister is also a bike commuter. Do you compete with her to see who commutes more? Do you trade tips about equipment or talk bikes very often?

A.N.: We usually don’t compete who commutes more; we never dis-cussed this idea. I have ridden in the worse weather, like rain, snow (icy roads), and strong wind. I once had a contusion to my hands after fall-ing due to the chain that broke off because the gears and chain were not adequately oiled. I learn the lessons; be sure to take care of your bicycle even if it’s well worn and beat-up,

because it could get damaged to cause the crash by collapsed chain. Wear the helmet.

My sister and I don’t trade tips on equipment, but we have talked about the bicycling briefly sometimes. We rode together to and from BYU LaVell Edwards Stadium to attend the Stadium of Fire, 3-mile one-way trip. There were the others who rode the bikes as well, but the good part is we rode the bikes besides the jammed car traffic on one street with extra challenge of avoiding collision and being alert of obstacles and sud-den change of direction.

C.U.: What type of bike do you commute on?

A.N.: I commute on the red-framed Fuji Odessa 2.0 bicycle with multiple shift gears. I bought this bike in Rochester, New York in autumn 2009. I bought the pair of black metal baskets. I put the pair together with the assistance of a clerk at Home Depot. I had received numerous compliments by strangers on the street upon seeing the pair of metal baskets, open while carrying or closed. This gives me the feeling of satisfaction that bike commuting is well worth the effort as an alternative to owning and operating the car for financial and personal belief reasons.

C.U.: Do you do anything special to accommodate for your hearing loss?

A.N: I was deaf from birth. I use hearing aids, but not frequently. Having a cochlear implant is too cost prohibitive. I use hand signals but not often. If the traffic is heavy, I utilize hand signals more frequently. However, not many drivers under-stand hand signals including right-turn and stop. I just need to be more aware of my surroundings with scan-ning including looking back before taking the turn.

C.U.: So basically you do not find yourself riding any differently than a cyclist without hearing impairment?

A.N.: To answer your question, there is no adaptation, except I have to contend with my lack of hearing by being cautious and alert of sur-roundings, which I’m sure the hear-ing counterparts does.

C.U.: Is there any network of deaf cyclists to your knowledge?

A.N.: I don’t believe there exist the deaf bicyclist network in this state. It’s probably prevalent in popu-lated states like California and New York. I have a cycling friend at the Utah Valley University.

(Editor’s Note: There is USdeafcycling.org. Also you might want to visit deafbikesigns.com.)

C.U.: You said that “the thrill it gives me to ride the bicycle amidst the motor vehicles in traffic, with the right of way.” Can you go into more detail about the “thrill”?

A.N.: The nature of a thrill is it gives me a degree of control while putting my body to purpose with moderate exercise against the weath-ers, favorable or adverse, that elevate fun.

My idea of thrill is being defi-ant towards the strenuous, competi-tive, obnoxious and overpopulated

“car culture” with my right of way including using the road responsibly and safely (including rear and front light at night for alert), to remind the motorists I exist as the commut-ing bicyclist, even if they call me a

“loser” for riding the bicycle on the edge of the right lane that force them to move a little to the left to allow space, even in tremendously busy traffic on the weekends with BYU home games, as is the right of way.

C.U.: Thanks Aaron. Your story is inspiring.

If you have a suggestion for a commuter profile, have a com-muter question, or other com-ments, please send it to lou@cy-clingutah.com.

Aaron Na and his recently retired commuter bike. Photo courtesy Aaron Na.

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Book review

Rusch to Glory Highlights the Willpower to Succeed in Cycling

By Bruce Ewert

Multiple endurance-event cham-pion Rebecca Rusch has written a great book about her successful for-ays into adventure racing and moun-tain bike racing. What is really nice is that she includes a lot of details about equipment, planning and preparation for races. For this reason alone this book a must-read for aspiring bike racers, as it will greatly increase their knowledge of all the details that go into a successful performance, not just the race itself.

Starting as a runner on the cross-country team at her high school in Downers Grove, Illinois, Rusch

earned an academic scholarship to the University of Illinois where she expected to continue a success-ful track and cross country career. Instead an overbearing coach led her to quit track. Her mother had fully supported the family after her father was shot down over North Vietnam when Rusch was very young, sup-porting her and her sister through multiple jobs. Rusch grew to love the discipline and self improvement she gained through participating in organized athletics.

Rusch drifted into multiple out-door adventure sports, including climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking, cycling and became adept at many of them. The craziest thing she ever did was paddle a river board down the length of the Grand Canyon with two other women, unsupported, in the dead of winter. Nobody else has ever done it, before or since.

While working at a climbing gym Rusch met several adventure racers who came to her to learn how to use ropes to rappel down cliffs. She became involved in rigging ropes and planning safety for the climbing portions of several adventure races.Eventually she was talked into enter-ing a race herself as the required female on a 4-person team at a 24 hour race. She needed to ride a mountain bike in a portion of the race, something she had never done before. So she tried it out, found out

she was a terrible bike handler but was otherwise very strong. Her team ended up winning the race, her first ever adventure race.

The prize for winning was a trip to the week-long Australian Eco-Challenge. This was a race her team would not finish after two of them were injured. But she had caught the adventure racing bug and decided it was time to get serious. This was in the late ‘90’s when adventure racing was booming, even being televised on major networks. She quit her job at Rockreation, moved into her Bronco, and traveled the west stay-ing with friends. For almost ten years she traveled and raced in 15 differ-ent countries, using her marketing degree to pursue and obtain sponsor-ship for a team she handpicked, a team of three women and one man.

The descriptions of doing expedi-tion length adventure races are bru-tal. Going without sleep, navigating unfamiliar terrain, while carrying all the gear and supplies you will need on your back is a tough, tough way to go. Through forests, jungles, over mountains, through all kinds of weather. Then she watched a fellow racer get killed by rockfall in a race in Washington, a life-altering event. Then she lost a main sponsor when the company was sold, and another sponsor, Red Bull, told her to find something else amazing to do as she had a year left on her contract.

At this time Rusch had settled in Ketchum, Idaho, a place she fell in love with. There are many mountain bikers and hundreds of miles of dirt road and trails in and around Ketchum. A fellow adventure racer suggested she make use of her strong endurance background and try 24-hour mountain bike races. She had also taken the six month long firefighters training course while she was still living in Los Angeles and ended up joining the Ketchum Fire Department, which she says is the perfect part-time job..

She entered a 100-mile group mountain ride to see how she would do, and she was fine with the dis-tance. And during the ride she met Greg Martin, an experienced endur-ance mountain bike racer. He became her boyfriend and tutor in endur-ance mountain bike racing, with a successful womens team entry into the 24 Hours of Moab in 2005. At Greg’s urging she decided to start racing solo, and had immediate suc-cess, taking first in the first solo race she entered. The next two races she entered were the US National Championship, which she won, and the World Championship, where she placed second. All within her first few months of solo racing, at 38 years old. She also lived in Moab for several years, had a Utah drivers license, and licensed her truck Betty Bronco here in Utah.

Now she had picked up Specialized as a sponsor and was learning from the likes of Dave Wiens and Ned Overend. And she entered what would become her favorite race--the Leadville Trail 100. She ended up winning it four years in a row. She also started the SRAM Gold Rusch Tour, all-women cycling camps, and Rebecca’s Private Idaho, a large group ride based in Ketchum. And she set a course record for the Kokopelli Trail. She is planning to ride the full length of the 800-mile Ho Chi Minh Trail in Viet Nam, the same place her fathers plane was shot down. The last few pages are a long list of palmares. At 45 years old, Busch is riding faster than she ever has, and has a bright future ahead of her.

I highly recommend “Rusch To Glory.” It is well written, and even more importantly, includes a lot of good information, especially if you are an inexperienced cyclist, that would otherwise take years to learn on your own. Rusch displays the absolute fortitude, the refusal to quit, and the willpower you need to be successful at competitive cycling.

Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled by Rebecca Rusch with Selene Yeager. Velopress, Boul-der, Colorado, 2014.

ISBN: 9781937715250

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Sugar: Sweet Surprise or Nutritional Nightmare?By Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD

One of the questions I’m fre-quently asked by athletes is whether or not sugar is “bad”. This question usually stems from concerns about the sugar content of their favorite sports foods and beverages. Do they have cause for concern? Is sugar really bad for you and should you avoid sports foods with sugar? This month’s nutrition column will tackle the current controversies surrounding sugar and the role of sugar containing sports foods in the athlete’s diet.

What is Sugar? Sugar, or as it is scientifically

known--sucrose—falls under the general classification of carbo-hydrates. Sucrose is considered a

“simple carbohydrate” because it is chemically and structurally “simple”. It is a disaccharide (di- meaning two) comprised of two monosacchara-ides-- glucose and fructose—bonded together. Sucrose is present naturally in many plant foods and almost all fruits and vegetables. Of all plants, sucrose is most highly concentrated in sugar beets and sugar cane. To get the sugar that you sprinkle on your cereal, put in your coffee or find in your favorite sports food, the sucrose is simply separated from the beet or cane plant primarily using heat which produces a thick, dark syrup and then “washing” the syrup to remove the molasses, leaving the sucrose crystals. The result of this process is 99.95% pure sucrose (i.e., sugar). The sucrose from sugar beets and sugar cane is not only identical

to one another, but each is the same as the sucrose present “naturally” in fruits and vegetables.

Au NaturalSo, then what about products

that claim to use “natural” sugar? What exactly is “natural” sugar? If we follow the strict definition, natu-ral would mean that it comes from nature. But, wait a minute. Sugar (i.e., sucrose) comes from sugar cane and beet plants; are they not from nature?

In fact, “natural” is a just a mar-keting term that manufacturers [over]use to sell products. It has no formal or legal (as recognized by the FDA), biological, or nutritional meaning.

But, getting back to sugar… often people will argue that, because the sucrose has been “extracted” from the sugar cane or beet plant it is no longer “natural”. They will cite sweeteners such as cane juice,

“raw’ sugar, brown sugar, fruit juice extracts, brown rice syrup, agave nectar, etc. as “natural.” However, those sweeteners also had to be

“extracted” from their source in order to be included in the food product.

The fact is that all sugar products in the marketplace (i.e., raw sugar, brown sugar, cane syrup) differ only in crystal size or molasses content. Molasses adds both color and flavor. The darker the brown sugar, the more molasses it has. Fruit juice concen-trates are made by first heating the fruit juices to remove water and then treating with enzymes and filtering to strip all the characteristic color and most of the flavorings from the juice. Juice concentrates that replace

sugar contain traces of sucrose, and variable amounts of fructose and glu-cose. Brown rice syrup, also known as rice syrup or rice malt, is derived by culturing cooked rice starch with enzymes to break down the starch, followed by straining off the liq-uid and reducing it by evaporative heating until the desired consistency is reached. What is left is maltose, which is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules. Agave nectar is extracted from the agave plant and is primarily comprised of fructose (with only small amounts of sucrose). It has been touted as being better than sucrose because it doesn’t cause blood glucose levels to rise as quickly, which for an athlete is exactly what you don’t want! In addition, large amounts of pure fruc-tose consumed chronically have been shown to cause fatty liver in some individuals.

Perhaps, a better, more accurate definition of “natural” sugar might be sugar that is consumed within or as part of the food (vs. extracted from a food and consumed in isola-tion or placed in another food). But, even then, the sugar is the same (i.e., it is still sucrose) the only differ-ence is that it is packaged in a food that provides other essential nutrients (vitamins, minerals) as well as fiber.

Is Sugar ‘bad’Sugar has been implicated in a

multitude of diseases including dia-betes, heart disease, obesity, cancer and hyperactivity. Recently sugar has even been likened to cocaine in terms of its addictive potential. Public con-cerns regarding the negative health

effects of sugar have persuaded the FDA to propose including added sug-ars to the mandatory list of nutrients found on the food label. Never mind that distinguishing between sugar inherent in a food and added sugar in a food product posses a near impos-sible measurement dilemma, since it is chemically, biologically and physi-ologically the same, the question is, is it really necessary?

In fact the only “disease” that sugar has been shown to directly cause is tooth decay. The others (obe-sity, diabetes, heart disease) are like-ly only related indirectly to excess sugar consumption (i.e., sugar tastes good and contains calories, so people eat more than they should leading to overweight and obesity and the over-weight and obesity increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer,). And, there is no evidence to suggest that sugar causes hyperactivity.

So, in fact, it is not sugar itself that is bad, but rather, consuming too much of it, particularly when it is iso-lated and added to processed foods vs. consumed in the natural package from whence it came, i.e., fruits and vegetables.

Remember that sugar (sucrose) is a carbohydrate and, as was indicated in several previous articles on the subject, carbohydrate is the primary fuel for muscle contraction (particu-larly during moderate-to-high inten-sity exercise). Being a simple sugar, sucrose is not only readily digested but the composition (glucose and fructose) optimizes absorption (remember, “multiple transportable carbohydrates”), thus, maximizing the amount of carbohydrate available

to the working muscle.

Bottom LineWhat’s important to keep in mind

is that all sweeteners added to foods, including sports bars and drinks have been “extracted” (via processing) from their food source. Thus, while they may differ slightingly in chemi-cal structure (i.e., glucose, fructose or some combination thereof), the calorie content is the same. So, if you prefer the flavor of these other types of “sugars” or sweeteners, then, by all means, consume them. But, if you are choosing them thinking that they provide some nutritional benefit over sucrose, then you should rethink your choice. They also tend to be more expensive, thus, including them in a food product (e.g., sports bar or sports drink) will drive up the price.

The key is not to consume sugar-rich processed foods (including sports bars and drinks) in excess. Use them when necessary (during training and competition and when pressed for time before or after training bouts); but avoid overuse. Whenever pos-sible, get your sugar from whole foods (i.e., fruits and vegetables) so that you can take advantage of the other essential nutrients that these foods provide.

Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD. Is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nu-trition at the University of Utah where she specializes in sport nutrition. She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medi-cine and a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics.

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Comments requested for emigration Canyon Study

February 25, 2015 – Salt Lake County is working on improving condi-tions in Emigration Canyon for cyclists, motorists, runners, and pedestri-ans. Recently, the county released the Emigration Canyon Motorists and Bicyclists Safety Assessment, a report on current conditions and recom-mendations for improving safety in the canyon. The report was the result of a months long process in 2014 that brought together bicyclists, canyon users, and canyon residents.

The study had seven major focus areas: engineering, infrastructure, ecology, parking, enforcement, sanitation, and communication. Many rec-ommendations are made in the report, and some may be implemented soon such as paving the parking lots near the mouth of the canyon and adding restrooms in several spots in the canyon.

As part of the process, the Emigration Canyon Transportation Study has started. Comments are being solicited on www.emigrationstudy.com. Please visit the site to learn more, and to add suggestions to the interactive map.

-Dave Iltis

More bike stations like this one at the Emigration Fire Station will be installed in Emigration Canyon. Photo by Dave Iltis

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meCHaniC’S Corner

Wipe Off the Cobwebs and Pump Up the Tires, It’s Time to Ride

By Tom Jow

The winter of 2014-15 may be remembered as the winter that never was. I, however, will remember it as the year I rode the Shoreline Trail in shorts and short sleeves in February. One thing that makes it easy to do that first ride of the season during

what should be winter is impec-cable preparation for cold storage (I washed mine). Whatever the reason your bike is not clean and ready for the sea-son, it’s a good idea to perform some key service so that all goes well the first few times out.

Wash your bike

Who wants to work on a dirty bike. Every bike service should begin with a thorough clean-ing. This means getting out the dish soap, buck-ets, degreaser and brushes. Fill a bucket with soapy water. Wash the frame, wheels, and fork. Scrub the tire side-walls and tread. Yes, tread. Degrease and brush the chain. Rinse. Don’t have a cleaning kit? Your favorite local bike shop will have everything you need for under fifty dollars.

InspectionAfter the bike is clean, inspect the

frame and fork for cracks or other damage. Remove the seat post and clean the inside the seat tube. On a suspension forks, check the fork and rear shock for scratches on the stanchion tubes (the smaller diam-eter ones). Grab a flashlight and look inside the disc brake calipers to see if the pads need to be replaced. Check rim brake pads for wear and they may also have bits of debris embedded that need to be cleaned out. Inspect the drive train for dam-age to the derailleurs or sticky and damaged chain links. Check the wheels for dents, trueness and bent

or broken spokes. Also, inspect the tires for deep cuts or missing knobs in the tread, or damage to casing of the sidewalls. For tubeless tire users with sealant installed, it’s important to check if the sealant needs to be

“refreshed”. Despite holding air, we want to have liquid sealant inside the tire. Finally, give the hubs, headset and bottom bracket a test spin to feel for loose, rough or dry bearings.

PreparationTest every bolt for tightness. Be

especially careful not to over tighten carbon parts. If in doubt, purchase a good torque wrench and follow the manufacturers recommendation. Inflate the tires and on a mountain bike, the suspension components to the proper air pressure (you do have these written down don’t you?). Lubricate the chain with your favor-ite lube.

Keep in mind that suspension forks and shocks should be serviced at least once per year. Tires, chains and cassettes wear out and the begin-ning of the season is a good time to replace them. Hopefully you did not find anything that requires major service. If you did, there is plenty of time to get it fixed before the best part of riding season. Now you’re good to go!

Got a bike question? Email Tom at 1tomjow@gmail.com.

Clockwise from top left:•Check the hub, bottom bracket and headset bearings carefully.•Clean the seat tube carefully with a rag and screwdriver.•Inspect the disc brake pads with a flashlight.•Remove the valve core to quickly refresh Stan's sealant.•Remove the dried out "Stan's Baby" from inside the tire.•Inspect rim brake pads for wear and embedded debris.

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mountain Biking

Big Rides

By Lukas Brinkerhoff

I take a quick look down at the Garmin attached to my handlebars. I know the mileage is correct because I’ve been here before and I’ve been watching those numbers slowly tick by for a couple of hours. The only thing out of the ordinary is that I feel like I should have already finished the ride. My barely 20 pound bike feels like I’m pedaling through mush and my entire neck and shoulders have decided to stop working leaving me gazing mere feet in front of my wheel. I’d probably bail if I could, but where I am there is no cell ser-vice and there are no quick ways out. I can turn around but it won’t be any faster than just continuing.

I continue stomping on the ped-als wishing there were some gears somewhere that I could use to make it easier, but alas my singlespeed’s derailleurs have ceased to function. I pedal until my legs say no and I fall off the bike to walk until my brain overrides the messages coming from my limbs and I remount to try this monstrosity of a climb once again. My riding partners have left me behind. My wife is rocking her newly acquired singlespeed like a champ and Kenny and Heather are already at the top aboard their tandem. I’m the slow guy trying to somehow figure out how to get to the top of this hill.

And this is just the midpoint of our ride.

As humans I believe we have an innate need to progress, to continue to learn or improve whatever it is that we are doing. At least that’s how I explain the midlife crisis or people getting “burned out” on things like cycling. When you do the same thing over and over again without making any progress towards an end goal, we become complacent, apathetic and find it hard to continue. This can

be anything from getting up in the morning to go to work or pedaling around your local mountain bike trail. If you are doing it just to do it, it is boring.

I believe that we cyclists need to be aware of this need and to feed it. We need rides that destroy us, big rides. These rides may leave us trembling at the very thought of beginning them with a bit of anxiety and possibly the need to excuse your-self to the restroom. These can be a shuttle run on some gnarly downhill trail or maybe your big ride is rip-ping yourself apart at the local crit or maybe pedaling the Continental Divide Trail fixed. It doesn’t matter what it is, it’s just big. Big rides don’t have to be long, they don’t have to be Red Bull Rampage level, they just need to challenge you in a way that brings you to the end of your wits, muscles cramped and a giant smile

on your face.Part of the anxiety of big rides

is the unknown. Everyone fears the unknown and pushing yourself to your limits means there is a chance that you are not going to make it. For some people, this may actually mean not making it out alive. If you’re idea of a challenge is riding your bike across the Iditarod course in the dead of winter, for example, not making it is pretty serious. For most of us, it means that we may have a broken limb or suffer the embarrassment of calling your mom to pick you up at mile 20 of the biggest ride of the year because, well, you blew up.

And that’s the point. If there isn’t a pretty good chance that you will want to not finish your big ride, it’s not big enough. When you roll up to that drop for your chango charge, there should be a level of anxiety that can only be conquered by surrender-

ing to the unknown and flailing your-self into space with hopes that you will land safely on the ground, that or surrendering back to where you are. It’s important to get to that point where it’s either success or failure and failure doesn’t necessarily look all that bad.

To be completely honest, I found myself at that point where continu-ing is what was needed but throwing in the towel seemed so much better. I knew the hill well, I’d climbed it before and it always hurt, but for whatever reason that day was differ-ent. The sweat was dripping off my head and my legs weren’t even burn-ing, they were just dead. Keep mov-ing was my mantra. Pedal, dismount, walk, pedal, dismount, walk, pedal, dismount, walk. Slowly and surely I began to make progress toward the others waiting at the top.

I was ready to quit. I didn’t care. Fortunately, this wasn’t a place that you could quit. I was on a road that is sandwiched by two wilderness areas meaning no other way in or out, and as I mentioned no cell service to call for that mom driven taxi. Strictly

out of necessity I made it to the top breathing hard I collapse onto my handlebars and rest for a few min-utes. And then we headed down the other side.

By the time I hit cell service and an easy pickup location, I have no desire to quit. We are finally on the fun part almost nothing but scenic singletrack all the way home. The reprieve provided by the descent is enough for me to refocus and remember that this is in reality fun. We finished out the loop and rolled up to the Mooseknuckler Cycling Alliance Social Lounge. There were ice-cold frothy beverages awaiting and the four of us collapsed onto the porch and enjoyed the warmth of the sun as it dropped behind the horizon.

Having just finished my first big ride of the year, all I can talk and think about is the next one. The ela-tion of pushing throw that point of suffering is addictive and I can’t wait to find it again.

Lukas Brinkerhoff blogs about mountain biking and life at mooseknuckleralliance.org.

Above: Kathleen Berglund, Kenny Jones and Heather Gilbert leaving me in the dust. Left: Kathleen Berglund coasting on what seems like an endless road toward Zion.Photos by Lukas Brinkerhoff

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Cycling Utah Calls for 10,000 Wheels Initiative for Affordable Transportation in Utah

By Dave Iltis

February 24, 2015 – Cycling Utah is proposing the 10,000 Wheels Initiative for Affordable Transportation for the Wasatch Front and Utah. Affordable transportation is crucial for Utah and in particu-lar, Wasatch Front residents in order to get to jobs, the grocery store, appointments, school, and cultural events, and to participate in life in our modern world.

The 10,000 Wheels Initiative for Affordable Transportation is a comprehensive transportation pro-gram that would be comprised of

Affordable Bicycle Transportation, Affordable UTA Transit Passes, Greenbike Memberships, Affordable Vehicle Repair, a Bikes and Transit for Clunkers Program, and Walkable Communities Assistance. 10,000 Wheels would be designed to benefit low and moderate income residents of the Wasatch Front and the rest of Utah. The component programs could also be made available to all residents.

Cycling Utah calls on Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, City Council Chair Luke Garrott and the Salt Lake City Council, the Wasatch Front Active Transportation Committee, Ogden Mayor Mike

Caldwell, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, and other local and state politicians to put in place a task force to study and possibly imple-ment this proposal.

10,000 Wheels Initiative Draft Proposal:

Vision: Affordable Transportation (bicycles, transit, walking, and affordable vehicle repair) will be readily available to residents in need on the Wasatch Front and in Utah.

1. Affordable Bicycle Transportation. This could include through subsidies or partnerships:

a. Inexpensive and potentially subsidized commuter bicycles for low wage earners through:

i. Local Bike Shops through a partner program.

ii. Bicycle Collective (http://bicy-clecollective. org ) (Salt Lake City Ogden, Provo)

b. Assistance with repairs for those low wage earners who already own bicycles through:

i. Local Bike Shops http://www. cyclingutah. com/bike-shop-directo-ry/

ii. Bicycle Collective (Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo)

iii. High School shop programsc. GreenBike Bike Share (http://

greenbikeslc. com ) memberships for low income workers through a refer-ral or reference program. GreenBike Bike Share is a valuable and afford-

able transportation option in the downtown area, but is not readily accessible to those without credit cards or bank accounts.

d. Create a Commuter Program - Assistance with other necessary equipment and training for bicycle commuting. And, a potential return of the SmartTrips Program (Salt Lake City).

i. Helmets, locks, reflectors, lightsii. Rack and panniers or appropri-

ate backpackiii. Safe cycling educationiv. Trip planning and commuting

maps v. Bike licensing and theft preven-

tion educationvi. Bike and Transit Use Educationvii. Basic Mechanical Training

such as flat repair, seat adjustment, and wheel removal.

2. Affordable Transit – UTA (http://rideuta. com ) Transit vouch-ers and passes for low and moderate wage earners.

a. Expansion of the ‘free fare’ zone to increase mobility in the Central City District

b. Return of the Hive Pass

3. Affordable Vehicle Repair - assistance for those in need in order to improve gas mileage and air quality. This is an existing program through Salt Lake County (http://slco. org/mayor/issues/improving-air-quality/ ).

4. Bikes and Transit for Clunkers Program as part of the Affordable Vehicle Repair Program. Trade your car for a commuter bike and a transit pass if a pledge is made to not purchase another car for 1 year or more. Since the aver-age yearly cost of owning a car is $8876 (http://www. rita. dot. gov/bts/sites/rita. dot. gov. bts/files/publica-tions/national_transportation_statis-tics/html/table_03_17. html ), this may improve finances for those that choose to participate.

5. Walkable Communities Assistance – route planning, hous-ing choices, transit choices, and appropriate equipment for walking as transportation.

Potential partner organizations and programs for 10000 Wheels include:

1. Salt Lake City www. slcgov. com

2. Salt Lake County www. slco. org

3. Ogden City www. ogdencity. com

4. Wasatch Front Regional Council Active Transportation Committee http://wfrc. org/new_

wfrc/index. php/committees/active-transportation-committee

5. Mountainland Association of Governments https://mountainland. org/site/

6. 5000 Doors Initiative (http://slc5000doors. com )

7. Housing agencies8. UTA (Utah Transit Authority)

www. rideuta. com 9. Greenbike Bike Share www.

greenbikeslc. com 10. Cycling Utah www. cyclingu-

tah. com 11. Salt Lake City and Ogden

Bicycle Collective www. bicyclecol-lective. org

12. Bike Utah – www. bikeutah. org

13. Salt Lake County Bicycle Ambassadors Program http://slco. org/public-works/activetransporta-tion/html/ambassador01. html

14. Local Utah Area Bike Shops http://www. cyclingutah. com/bike-shop-directory/

15. Department of Workforce Services http://jobs. utah. gov/

16. Clean Air Challenge http://cleartheairchallenge. org/

17. Sustainable Communities - http://slco. org/crd/communityDev/Sustainability. html

18. Department of Environmental Quality and Air Quality http://www. deq. utah. gov/

19. UCAIR - http://www. ucair. org/

20. Utah Transportation Coalition http://utahtransportation. org/

21. Various Goodwill Organizations such as:

a. Catholic Community Services http://www. ccsutah. org/

b. Crossroads Urban Center https://www. crossroadsurbancenter. org/

c. Deseret Industries http://deseretindustries. org/

d. Coalition of Religious Communities https://www. cross-roadsurbancenter. org/advocacy/corc

e. The Road Home http://www. theroadhome. org/

f. International Rescue Committee http://www. rescue. org/us-program/us-salt-lake-city-ut

22. Community Block Development Program: http://www. slcgov. com/hand/federal-grant-pro-grams

For more information, please contact:

Dave IltisCycling Utahdave@cyclingutah. com

Cycling Utah will be contacting local transportation officials, gov-ernment officials, and advocates to present this proposal. We will report on the progress.

Bruce Ewert commuting in downtown Salt Lake City. Photo by Dave Iltis

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freeride

Wasatch Bike Park Opens in South Salt Lake, Utah

By Fahzure Freeride

Year round sending has come to Utah with the opening of the Wasatch Indoor Bike Park (WIBP). Opened in September of 2014, WIBP is com-prised of three rooms for riding, with the pump track, skills room and jump room all having lines and features to challenge a wide variety of riders. Additionally, the facility has a party room, a rental fleet of Scott and Haro bicycles, and a lounge area.

Most riders start in the pump track room which has a number of inter-secting loop sections with rollers, berms and tables. The skills room is especially useful as a teaching tool because its ladders, rock gardens and log features graduate in size. As you might guess, while I find these rooms entertaining, the real fun is in the jump room.

Comprised of an airbag, inner and outer jump line and roll-in tower, WIBP has created an environment that is raising everyone’s skill. The inner jump line has 3 tables, a hip and a banked turn which are both rollable and big enough to throw some tricks. The larger jump line is comprised of two step-ups, two hips and a table all made out of wood. Soon the final step-up will get a Resiramp surface, creating a perfect opportunity to transition tricks to hard surfaces. For now, most of the

progression takes place in the airbag which has a near perfect roll in with your choice of sender and kicker launch ramps.

According to owner Spencer Randle, ever since the jump room has opened business has improved steadily. Sponsors Fox, Haro, Scott,

and Deity have helped to underwrite construction, so that the bike park comprises about 27,000 square feet. Randle was inspired by a trip to Ray’s Indoor Bike Park in Cleveland where he, “rode for 12 hours straight and did not get bored for a minute. While not open quite that extensively, WIBP features evening and weekend hours, with until-midnight hours and camps coming this summer.

A variety of day, punch card and season passes are available to accom-modate regulars, drop-ins and groups. Weekly, kids, BMX, MTB and women get discounts on days dedi-cated to those riders. Future plans include finishing construction of a halfpipe and building an XC type trail system. Later in the year look for bicycle repair and food service. So whether its too hot or cold, too wet or snowing, too diverse a group or too much fun, any reason is wor-thy for stopping by Wasatch Indoor Bike Park for a skills building spin.

The Wasatch Bike Park is lo-cated at 815 W. 2400 S. in South Salt Lake, Utah 84119. For more information, visit wasatchbikepark.com or call (801) 386-7665.

Top: Fahzure Freeride sending it at the new Wasatch Bike Park.Below: Pro mountain bike racer Erica Tingey hones her technical skills.Top right: Riders dropping in.Photos by Photo John. See more of his work at photo-john.net.

Top right: Riders dropping in.Below right: Spencer Randle opened the Wasatch Bike Park after a visit to Ray's Indoor Bike Park in Ohio. Photos by Photo John. See more of his work at photo-john.net.

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BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORYSouthern Utah

Brian Head/Cedar CityBrian Head Resort Mountain Bike Park329 S. Hwy 143P.O. Box 190008Brian Head, UT 84719(866) 930-1010 ext. 212brianhead.com

Cedar Cycle38 E. 200 S.Cedar City, UT 84720(435) 586-5210cedarcycle.com

EphraimPipe Dream Adventure Sports327 S. MainEphraim, UT 84627(435) 283-4644pipedreamadventuresports.com

HurricaneOver the Edge Sports76 E. 100 S.Hurricane, UT 84737(435) 635-5455otesports.com

MoabChile Pepper702 S. Main(next to Moab Brewery)Moab , UT 84532(435) 259-4688(888) 677-4688chilebikes.com

Moab Cyclery391 S Main St.Moab, UT 84532(435) 259-7423moabcyclery.com

Poison Spider Bicycles497 North MainMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-BIKE(800) 635-1792poisonspiderbicycles.com

Rim Cyclery94 W. 100 NorthMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-5333(888) 304-8219rimcyclery.com

PriceBicycleWerks82 N. 100 W.Price, UT 84501(435) 637-7676bicyclewerksutah.com

St. GeorgeBicycles Unlimited90 S. 100 E.St. George, UT 84770(435) 673-4492(888) 673-4492bicyclesunlimited.com

eSpokes476 E. Riverside Dr. #1BSaint George, Utah, 84790(435) 688-1830eSpokes.com

Rapid Cycling946 W. Sunset Blvd.St. George, UT 84770435-703-9880rapidcyclingbikes.com

Red Rock Bicycle Co.446 W. 100 S.(100 S. and Bluff)St. George, UT 84770(435) 674-3185redrockbicycle.com

SpringdaleZion Cycles868 Zion Park Blvd.P.O. Box 624Springdale, UT 84767(435) 772-0400zioncycles.com

Northern UtahLoganJoyride Bikes51 S. Main St.Logan, UT 84321(435) 753-7175joyridebikes.com

Sunrise Cyclery138 North 100 EastLogan, UT 84321(435) 753-3294sunrisecyclery.net

Wimmer’s Ultimate Bicycles745 N. Main St.Logan, UT 84321(435) 752-2326wimmersbikeshop.com

Park City/HeberCole Sport1615 Park AvenuePark City, UT 84060(435) 649-4806colesport.com

Jans Mountain Outfitters1600 Park AvenueP.O. Box 280Park City, UT 84060(435) 649-4949jans.com

Mountain Velo6300 North Sagewood Drive, Unit FPark City, UT 84098(435) 575-8356mountainvelo.com

Slim and Knobby’s Bike Shop468 N MainHeber, UT 84032(435) 654-2282slimandknobbys.com

Stein Eriksen SportAt The Stein Eriksen Lodge 7700 Stein Way(Mid-Mountain/Silver Lake)Deer Valley, UT 84060(435) 658-0680steineriksen.com

Silver Star Ski and Sport1825 Three Kings DrivePark City, UT 84060435-645-7827silverstarskiandsport.com

Storm Cycles1680 W. Ute Blvd. #D3Park City, UT 84098(435) 200-9120stormcycles.net

White Pine Touring1790 Bonanza DriveP.O. Box 280Park City, UT 84060(435) 649-8710whitepinetouring.com

VernalAltitude Cycle580 E. Main StreetVernal, UT 84078(435) 781-2595altitudecycle.com

Wasatch FrontWEBER COUNTyEden/Huntsville/Mountain GreenDiamond Peak Mountain Sports2429 N. Highway 158Eden, UT 84310(801) 745-0101diamondpeak.biz

Needles Peak Ski and Bike4883 W. Old Highway RoadMountain Green, UT 84050(801) 876-3863needlespeak.com

OgdenBingham Cyclery1895 S. Washington Blvd.Ogden, UT 84401(801) 399-4981binghamcyclery.com

Skyline Cycle834 Washington Blvd.Ogden, UT 84401(801) 394-7700skylinecyclery.com

The Bike Shoppe4390 Washington Blvd.Ogden, UT 84403(801) 476-1600thebikeshoppe.com

CityCycle2371 Kiesel AveOgden, UT 84401(801) 866-7382worldfamouscitycycle.com

Universal Cycles640 W 1100 South Suite 6Ogden, UT 84404(801) 622-3305universalcycles.com

DAViS COUNTyBiker’s Edge232 N. Main StreetKaysville, UT 84037(801) 544-5300bebikes.com

Bikewagon680 West 200 NorthNorth Salt Lake, UT 84054(801) 383-3470bikewagon.com

Bingham Cyclery2317 North Main StreetSunset, UT 84015(801) 825-8632binghamcyclery.com

Bountiful Bicycle2482 S. Hwy 89Bountiful, UT 84010(801) 295-6711bountifulbicycle.com

Bountiful Bicycle151 N. Main St.Kaysville, UT 84037(801) 444-2453bountifulbicycle.com

Loyal Cycle Co.15 E. State St.Farmington, UT 84025801-451-7560loyalcycleco.com

Masherz1187 S. Redwood RoadWoods Cross, UT 84087(801) 683-7556masherz.com

Top Gear145 S. Main StreetBountiful, UT 84010(801) 292-0453topgearbicycleshop.com

SALT LAKE COUNTyCentral ValleyCottonwood Cyclery2594 Bengal BlvdCottonwood Heights, UT 84121(801) 942-1015cottonwoodcyclery.com

Flynn Cyclery4640 S. Holladay Village Sq., Suite 101Holladay, UT 84117801-432-8447flynncyclery.com

infinite Cycles2315 E. Ft. Union BlvdCottonwood Heights, UT 84121(801) 523-8268infinitecycles.com

Millcreek Bicycles3969 Wasatch Blvd.(Olympus Hills Mall)Salt Lake City, UT 84124(801) 278-1500millcreekbicycles.com

Salt Lake CityBeehive Bicycles1510 South 1500 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84105(801) 839-5233beehivebicycles.com

Bicycle Center2200 S. 700 E.Salt Lake City, UT 84106(801) 484-5275bicyclecenter.com

Bingham Cyclery336 W. Broadway (300 S)Salt Lake City, UT 84101(801) 583-1940binghamcyclery.com

Blue Monkey Bicycles4902 South State StreetMurray, UT 84107(801) 608-5138BlueMonkeyBicycles.com

Contender Bicycles989 East 900 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84105(801) 364-0344contenderbicycles.com

Cyclesmith250 S. 1300 E.Salt Lake City, UT 84102(801) 582-9870cyclesmithslc.com

Crank SLC749 S. State StreetSalt Lake City, UT 84111385-528-1158crankslc.com

Fishers Cyclery2175 South 900 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84106(801) 466-3971fisherscyclery.com

Gear Rush Consignment1956 E. 2700 S.Salt Lake City, UT 84106385-202-7196gearrush.com

Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes3232 S. 400 E., #300Salt Lake City, UT 84115(801) 474-0081go-ride.com

Guthrie Bicycle803 East 2100 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84106(801) 484-0404guthriebike.com

Highlander Bike3333 Highland DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84106(801) 487-3508highlanderbikeshop.com

Hyland Cyclery3040 S. Highland DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84106(801) 467-0914hylandcyclery.com

Jerks Bike Shop (Missionary Depot)4967 S. State St.Murray, UT 84107(801) 261-0736jerksbikeshop.com

Performance Bicycle291 W. 2100 S.Salt Lake City, UT 84115(801) 478-0836performancebike.com/southsaltlake

REi (Recreational Equipment inc.)3285 E. 3300 S.Salt Lake City, UT 84109(801) 486-2100rei.com/saltlakecity

Salt Lake City Bicycle Company247 S. 500 E.Salt Lake City, UT 84111(801) 746-8366slcbike.com

Saturday Cycles605 N. 300 W.Salt Lake City, UT 84103(801) 935-4605saturdaycycles.com

SLC Bicycle Collective2312 S. West TempleSalt Lake City, UT 84115(801) 328-BIKEslcbikecollective.org

Sports Den1350 South Foothill Dr(Foothill Village)Salt Lake City, UT 84108(801) 582-5611SportsDen.com

The Bike Guy1555 So. 900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105(801) 831-8391bikeguyslc.com

Wasatch Touring702 East 100 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84102(801) 359-9361wasatchtouring.com

Wild Rose Sports702 3rd AvenueSalt Lake City, UT 84103(801) 533-8671wildrosesports.com

South and West ValleyBingham Cyclery1300 E. 10510 S.(106th S.)Sandy, UT 84094(801) 571-4480binghamcyclery.com

Canyon Bicycles762 E. 12300 SouthDraper, UT 84020(801) 576-8844canyonbicycles.us

Canyon Bicycles11445 S. Redwood RdS. Jordan, UT 84095(801) 790-9999canyonbicycles.us

eSpokesSoDa Row at Daybreak11250 Kestrel Rise Ste. 300South Jordan, UT, 84095(801) 666-7644eSpokes.com

infinite Cycles3818 W. 13400 S. #600Riverton, UT 84065(801) 523-8268infinitecycles.com

Lake Town Bicycles1520 W. 9000 S., Unit EWest Jordan, UT 84088(801) 432-2995laketownbicycles.com

REi (Recreational Equipment inc.)230 W. 10600 S., Suite 1700Sandy, UT 84070(801) 501-0850rei.com/sandy

Revolution Bicycles8801 S. 700 E.Sandy, UT 84070(801) 233-1400revolutionutah.com

Salt Cycles2073 E. 9400 S.Sandy, UT 84093(801) 943-8502saltcycles.com

Taylor’s Bike Shop3269 W. 5400 S.Taylorsville, UT 84118(801) 969-4995taylorsbikeshop.com

ThinAir Cycles1223 E. 12300 S.Draper UT 84020801-553-BIKEthinaircycles.com

UTAH COUNTyAmerican Fork/Lehi/Pleasant Grove/LindonBike Peddler24 East MainAmerican Fork, UT 84003(801)-756-5014bikepeddlerutah.com

Fezzari Bicycles850 W. 200 S.Lindon, UT 84042801-471-0440fezzari.com

infinite Cycles1678 East SR-92Highland/Lehi, UT 84043(801) 523-8268infinitecycles.com

Timpanogos Cyclery665 West State St. Pleasant Grove, UT 84062(801)-796-7500timpanogoscyclery.com

Trek Bicycle Store of American ForkMeadows Shopping Center356 N 750 W, #D-11American Fork, UT 84003(801) 763-1222trekAF.com

Utah Mountain Biking169 W. Main St.Lehi, UT 84043801-653-2689utahmountainbiking.com

PaysonWild Child Cycles36 W. Utah AvePayson, UT 84651(801) 465-8881wildchildcyclesutah.com

Provo/Orem/SpringvilleCanyon Bicycles187 West Center StreetProvo, UT 84601(801) 374-9890canyonbicycles.com

Mad Dog Cycles360 E. 800 S.Orem, UT 84097(801) 222-9577maddogcycles.com

Mad Dog Cycles936 E. 450 N.Provo, UT 84606(801) 356-7025 maddogcycles.com

Noble Sports1851 West 500 SouthSpringville, UT 84663(801) 491-0484noblesports.com

Racer’s Cycle Service159 W. 500 N.Provo, UT 84601(801) 375-5873racerscycle.net

SBR Cycles858 S. State St.Orem, UT 84097(801) 225-0076sbrutah.com

Taylor’s Bike Shop1520 N. 200 W.Provo, UT 84604(801) 377-8044taylorsbikeshop.com

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rap tax passes in washington County. – will Benefit Cycling

After years of hard work by local arts and recreation advocates 2014 was finally the year the Recreation, Arts and Parks Tax made it on the bal-lot in Washington County. The measure proposed a 1/10th of 1 percent tax to go to projects that support Recreation, Arts and Parks. An active group worked all year to get the message out that recreation and arts can benefit tourism and enhance the quality of life in Washington County.

Tensions were high on election night. No one was sure if this message was received by the conservative voters. But to everyone’s excitement, the measure passed by just 623 votes. The tax is estimated to raise $2.2 million for enhancements, which will be divided between the various communities in the county, and can be applied for by non-profits.

The City of St. George is not wasting any time getting new plan’s under-way for the new funds. They immediately partnered with Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance (SUBA) and Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association (DMBTA) to research the possibility of a new urban bike park.

In addition, the City has formed a 12-person Active Transportation Committee to make recommendations on biking enhancements needed throughout the city. Projects already underworks is the installation of new bike racks around the Central City area and additional bike lane striping.

With the BLM Travel Management Plan only months away from pas-sage, which proposal 100’s of miles of new trails and trail facilities, you can expect that many great enhancements around Washington County for cycling and mountain bike recreation.

-Cimarron Chacon

Salt lake County Bicycle advisory Committee news for march 2015

A mild winter has meant that the Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee has a big year ahead of it early on. County Mayor Ben McAdams has repeatedly discussed Active Transportation as a part of his long term plans for the county and the 2015 budget is proof that he means what he says. In his recent state of the county address he said that his efforts to reduce pollution are to establish more “walkable, bikeable neighbor-hoods and community centers”. 300 South’s protected bicycle lanes are already seeing more attention from riders and if it’s any indication of things to come, it will not be alone for long.

2014 saw some changes with the committee, including the retirement of long-time member and community volunteer Louis Melini. Lou served for both the County and City bicycle committee for more than 10 years and is on to official retirement, which means plenty of miles on his bike around the rest of the country and world. SLCBAC presented him with a plaque for his years of outstanding service and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

After several months of recruiting, the Bicycle Advisory Board is now filled out with a diverse and dedicated group of involved County volun-teers. We’re not finished however, as we are constantly supporting various projects that need not only our support but that of the cycling community as a whole. Our meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at the County Government Center which the public is always encouraged to attend and involve themselves in discussion and other opportunities. Head over to our website at www.slco.org/bicycle for more information and links to Salt Lake County planning and development. We know this will be a successful and important year and hope to get as many citizens involved as possible!

-Ian Scharine

want a quicker recovery? use kinesio tape

In chiropractic school I took every course I could on Kinesio Taping (elastic therapeutic tape), I have seen it help with many different injuries. But one of the lesser known uses of Kinesio tape is for recovery. One of the basic ideas behind Kinesio is adding blood to the area you are taping. Enhanced circulation helps deliver oxygen, nutrients and accelerates the removal of waste products. This can help prevent or relieve spasms or cramps in overused muscles. Also the tape can be left on for up to 5 days, meaning the therapeutic benefits are available 24 hours a day, significantly accelerating the healing process and recovery. I would suggest making Kinesio taping part of your recovery, especially after a hard day.

-Wayne Hansen, D.C.

14 cycling utah.com MARCH 2015

Frosty the Fat Bike Series, Race #1, Powder Mountain, Utah, January 1, 2015Abominable A1. Geoffrey Montague 0:46:11.62. Howlin Wolfe 0:46:59.83. Chris Stuart 0:47:37.14. Jason Sager 0:48:51.45. Weston Woodward 0:48:56.4Bigfoot B        1. Mike Payan 0:42:05.32. Jamie Harvey 0:42:20.03. Scott Bailey 0:43:27.14. Steven Weaver 0:43:40.65. Bryn Bingham 0:45:03.3Chilly C        1. Kenneth Gibbons 0:31:16.22. Dakota Scadden 0:35:43.13. Jessica Habel 0:36:42.94. Peter Martin 0:37:35.85. Bradley Miller 0:39:05.6

Frosty the Fat Bike Series, Race #2, Sundance Nordic Center, Utah, January 15, 2015Abominable A1. Charles Jenkins 1:01:15.22. Zach Harvey 1:03:24.33. Stewart Goodwin 1:03:27.84. Geoffrey Montague 1:03:36.15. Rick Wetherald 1:05:12.9Bigfoot B        1. Ryan Cook 0:55:47.92. Mason Gibb 0:59:26.13. Harrison Christensen 1:00:23.14. Scott Bailey 1:01:17.05. Dennis McCormick 1:02:20.4Chilly C        1. Kenneth Gibbons 0:43:06.82. Eric Johnson 0:44:31.13. Brayden Nielsen 0:44:44.64. Jason Vincent 0:49:01.35. Scott Wake 0:49:32.7

Fat Bike Frenzy Race #1, Corner Canyon, Draper, UT, January 17, 2015Male 1. Geoffrey Montague 0:30:502. Chris Stewart 0:30:583. James Driscoll 0:31:144. Rick Watherald 0:33:205. Gary Wekluk 0:35:036. Kevin Williams 0:36:447. Larson Williams 0:37:168. Mason Gibb 0:37:469. John Lauck 0:38:0010. Randy Gibb 0:38:0111. Scott Bailey 0:38:1412. Dick Newson 0:40:1913. Dayne Hassett 0:50:4614. Al Aguilara 0:55:5815. Ron DeHeer 1:09:3216. Clay DeHeer 1:09:33Female 1. Jennifer Bubel 0:50:59

Fat Bike Frenzy Race #2, Corner Canyon, Draper, UT, January 27, 2015Male A Class Fat Bike1. Chris Stewart 0:58:002. Gary Wekluk 1:04:103. Jason Hawkins 1:05:274. Jeff Howard 1:10:375. John Lauck 1:16:45Male B Class Fat Bike 1. Stephen Weaver 0:40:352. Dick Newson 0:41:353. Chris Austin 0:46:264. Al Aguilar 0:50:38Male A Class Mountain Bike 1. Ron DeHeer 1:37:062. Clay DeHeer 0:54:00

Frosty the Fat Bike Series, Race #3, Euclid Outdoors, Utah, January 31, 2015Abominable A1. Howlin Wolfe 0:25:50.72. Geoffrey Montague 0:26:32.83. Charles Jenkins 0:27:20.64. Zach Harvey 0:27:21.65. Chris Stuart 0:28:29.9Bigfoot B    1. Harrison Christensen 0:26:22.02. Kerry Smith 0:26:30.73. Scott Bailey 0:28:36.34. Mason Gibb 0:28:42.35. Dick Newson 0:29:50.1Chilly C    1. Jason Vincent 0:19:36.82. Evan Christensen 0:24:16.03. Thomas Flynn 0:26:55.3

Frosty the Fat Bike Series, Race #4, Powder Mountain, Utah, February 7, 2015Abominable A1. Charles Jenkins 1:30:37.32. Chris Stuart 1:33:42.43. Geoffrey Montague 1:36:38.34. Zach Harvey 1:37:07.25. Brent Pontius 1:39:28.0Bigfoot B 1. Andy Mckerrow 1:14:41.62. Eric Greenwood 1:18:10.13. Terry Stone 1:20:25.94. Scott Bailey 1:22:07.45. Kimball Fife 1:22:12.3Chilly C 1. Kenneth Gibbons 0:48:50.92. Al Aguilera 0:52:44.43. Peter Martin 0:53:28.74. Thomas Flynn 0:56:04.55. Evan Christensen 0:59:12.3

USA Cycling Fat Bike National Championships, Powder Mountain, UT, February 14, 2015Men Pro/Open 1. Edmund (Ned) Overend, CO, 1:09:40 Durango Wheel Club2. Brad Bingham, CO, 1:10:12 3. Travis Brown, CO, 1:11:02 4. Mitchell Hoke, CO, 1:12:22 Pro’s Closet5. Colby Pearce, CO, 1:13:12 GS Panache6. Will Ross, AK, 1:14:33 7. Trevor DeRuise, NV, 1:15:55 8. Rick Wetherald, UT, 1:16:51 Athletes on Track9. Charles Jenkins, UT, 1:17:05 10. Benjamin Bostrom, CA, 1:18:30 11. Geoffrey Montague, UT, 1:20:17 12. Kurt Wolfgang, CA, 1:23:11 13. Jeffrey Minotto, CO, 1:24:38 Steamboat Velo14. Andrew Kulmatiski, UT, 1:28:49 15. Nat Ross, CO, 1:30:34 IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association)16. David Glover, UT, 1:32:05 Friends of Off-Road Cycling (FORC)17. David Harrison, ID, 1:33:10 Wild Rockies Inc18. Mitch Nordahl, MN, 1:44:40 North Dakota State UniversitySinglespeed 1. Jason Sager, UT, 48:46:00 GEAUX Race2. Jason Hendrickson, UT, 52:13:00 Ski Utah|Plan 73. Austin Turner, UT, 52:36:00 LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle4. Andrew McKerrow, UT, 55:48:00 5. Trace Williams, UT, 59:11:00 6. David Nice, CO, 1:23:15 Men Junior 15-18 1. Anders Johnson, UT, 45:43:00 Whole Athlete/ Specialized Cycling Team2. Carter Bailey, UT, 50:42:00 3. Alec Miller, ID, 54:22:00 Broken Spoke Cycling4. Lander Turner, CO, 58:51:00 5. Mason Gibb, UT, 1:00:15 6. Jared Pflueger, UT, 1:03:20 Men Senior 19-29 1. Zach Harvey, UT, 48:51:00 2. Mitch Nordahl, MN, 53:22:00 North Dakota

State University3. Benjamin Castaneda, CO, 58:08:00 4. Taylor Tongate, CA, 1:00:00 5. Luke Novak, MN, 1:01:45 North Dakota State University6. Leo DaSilva, UT, 1:04:12 7. Brian Kaeter, MN, 1:05:23 North Dakota State UniversityMen Master 30-39 1. Christopher Stuart, UT, 48:12:00 2. Troy Heithecker, UT, 49:56:00 Roosters/Bikers Edge-UT3. Jason Hawkins, UT, 51:09:00 4. Bryce Olsen, UT, 51:13:00 5. Jon Harman, CO, 52:52:00 6. Rob Beard, ID, 58:30:00 Alto Velo Racing Club7. Kevin Joell, NV, 1:08:21 Reno WheelmenMen Master 40-49 1. Andrew Kulmatiski, UT, 48:24:00 2. Michael Gaertner, ID, 48:24:00 Coeur d ‘Alene Velo Racers (CDAVR)3. Steve Price, ID, 48:35:00 CT Velo4. Trent Donat, UT, 52:09:00 Canyon Bicycles - Shimano5. Bill McCann, ID, 53:39:00 Sturtevant’s Cycling6. Robert Bingham, CA, 53:40:00 RAPHA CYCLING CLUB7. Kevin Schwartz, PA, 54:01:00 8. Raymond Willard, NY, 54:01:00 Team SCARR9. Scott Guzman Newton, UT, 54:21:00 10. Nat Ross, CO, 55:33:00 IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association)11. Jason Sparks, UT, 57:45:00 12. Seth Bradley, UT, 58:38:00 K4 Racing13. Keith Payne, UT, 1:00:33 14. Patrick Morton, UT, 1:00:35 Workfront Canyon Bicycles15. Joe Sepulveda, UT, 1:00:56 K4 Racing16. Chris Rowley, UT, 1:02:55 17. Cullen Barker, UT, 1:05:04 18. Mark Guthart, IA, 1:14:15 Iowa City Cycling Club19. Daniel Libin, UT, 1:20:47 Men Master 50-59 1. Kevin Willson, CO, 49:54:00 2. Thomas Hayles, CO, 50:42:00 3. David Harrison, ID, 51:19:00 Wild Rockies Inc4. Mark Gouge, CO, 53:47:00 5. Mark Zimbelman, UT, 55:25:00 VOLO Cycling p/b RMSS6. Terry Stone, UT, 56:01:00 7. Mike Payan, UT, 56:17:00 Roosters/Bikers Edge-UT8. Joseph Brubaker, UT, 56:49:00 Ski Utah|Plan 79. John Lauck, UT, 57:11:00 Bountiful Bicycle Racing10. Jimmie Vaughan, TX, 57:11:00 Bicycle Heaven / PVA11. Darrell Davis, UT, 57:15:00 Velosport Racing12. Jim Gentes, CA, 1:02:34 13. Peter Buttschardt, UT, 1:05:50 14. Warren Schanback, UT, 1:16:44 15. Richard Schneider, UT, 1:22:12 16. Larry Platts, MT, 1:29:53 Men Master 60-64 1. Rick Morris, UT, 1:03:41 2. Thomas Vinson, CO, 1:04:01 3. Dick Newson, UT, 1:08:25 Men Master 65-69 1. Steve Johnson, CO, 55:32:00 2. Allan Marvin, CO, 1:00:39 Alpha Bicycle Co.- Vista Subaru3. Hank Mini, CA, 1:04:32 Team Roseville Cyclery4. Richard Bagienski, CO, 1:06:53 Durango Wheel ClubMen Master 70+ 1. Joel Quinn, UT, 1:06:53 2. Dean Ferrandini, CA, 1:07:41 3. Jurgen Leiser, CO, 1:25:41 Women Pro/Open 1. Amanda Miller, CO, 1:27:05 BoulderSports/YogaGlo2. Rebecca Rusch, ID, 1:28:37 Specialized3. Amanda Carey, ID, 1:32:52 Grand Targhee ResortWomen Singlespeed 1. Stefanie Kyser, NM, 57:33:00 Mellow Velo

Racing Team Santa FeWomen Junior 15-18 1. Makena Gove, ID, 1:12:22

Sturtevant’s Cycling2. Sophie Scothern, UT, 1:16:45 Roosters/Bikers Edge-UTWomen Senior 19-29 1. Porsha Stockton, TX, 55:27:00 Cadence Cyclery2. Emily Nordahl, ND, 1:09:43 North Dakota State University3. Heather Yelle, MN, 1:18:01 North Dakota State UniversityWomen Master 30-39 1. Debbie Mortensen, UT, 55:56:00 2. Emma Maaranen, UT, 56:03:00 3. Katherine Teubner, UT, 1:01:10 4. Jennifer Bubel, UT, 1:04:31 Athletes on Track5. Heather Pugh, CA, 1:08:30 Women Master 40-49 1. Rebecca Rusch, ID, 54:59:00 2. Jennifer Gaertner, ID, 55:35:00 Coeur d ‘Alene Velo Racers (CDAVR)3. Suzan Falvey, PA, 1:06:33 4. Karen Holmes, UT, 1:09:53 5. Megan Bradley, UT, 1:20:11 K4 RacingWomen Master 50-59 1. Kim Bear, NM, 1:04:10 New Mexico Spokette Racing Team2. Beverly Enslow, IL, 1:05:27 Team Hammer Nutrition3. Beth Gouge, CO, 1:05:40 Team Kappius4. Kathleen Porter, IA, 1:19:42 Twisted Spokes Racing Team5. CT Carla Taylor, UT, 1:23:33 Master 60-64 1. Kristine Johnson, CO, 1:08:47 K4 RacingWomen Master 65+ 1. Martha Iverson, CO, 1:07:55 K4 Racing

Fat Bike Frenzy Race #3, Party Rock, Herriman, UT, February 17, 2015Male A Class Fat Bike1. Nick Fisher 1:03:482. Gary Wekluk 1:07:003. Jason Hawkins 1:08:044. Jeff Howard 1:15:15Male B Class Mountain Bike 1. Luke Ratto 0:53:562. Doug Warner 0:56:373. Ron DeHeer 0:58:47Male B Class Fat Bike 1. Chris Austin 1:07:402. Al Aguilar 1:13:353. Dayne Hassett 1:15:26Male Youth Mountain Bike 1. Clay DeHeer 0:37:19

Frosty the Fat Bike Series, Race #5, Soldier Hollow, Utah, February 18, 2015Abominable A1. Charles Jenkins 41:03.92. Howlin Wolfe 41:23.93. Geoffrey Montague 41:25.34. Chris Stuart 42:43.45. Trent Donat 45:27.1Bigfoot B 1. Mason Gibb 39:59.72. Scott Bailey 40:26.13. Kerry Smith 40:48.24. Dennis McCormick 40:59.95. Steven Weaver 42:05.0Chilly C 1. Kenneth Gibbons 30:24.02. Thomas Flynn 31:45.83. Peter Martin 34:06.84. Dave Dean 34:40.95. Mitchell Dewolf 35:16.1

Utah CycloCross Series Race #8, Barnes Park, Kaysville, UT, November 8, 2014Men A 1. Alex Grant, Gear Rush2. Jason Sager, Backcountry com3. Justin Doll, Squadra FlyingTigers4. Bryson Perry, DNA Cycling5. Josh Whitney, Evol RacingMen Single Speed 1. Ben Ollett, Revolution Peak Fasteners2. Racer Gibson, Racers Cycle Service3. Jason Hendrickson, FFKR Contender4. Trenton Higley, X-Men5. Pete Obrien, Cutthroat RacingMen 35 A 1. Tim Matthews, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Eric White, Unattached3. Kevin Nelson, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Scott Allen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano5. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR ContenderMen 45 Plus

1. John Mckone, Squadra FlyingTigers2. Bob Saffell, Revolution Peak Fasteners3. Paul LaStayo, Ski Utah Plan 74. Mark Fisher, Kuhl Rocky Mountain5. Brent Cannon, Cole SportMens 55 Plus 1. Joseph Brubaker, Ski Utah Plan 72. Gary Porter, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Rick Black, Ski Utah Plan 74. Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles Shimano

5. Jordan Swenson, Cole SportWomen A 1. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles Shimano2. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever3. Jen Hanks, Epic Brewing MTBracenewscom4. Erika Powers, Revolution Peak Fasteners5. Tiffany Pizzulo, Roosters Bikers EdgeWomen Single Speed 1. Devon Gorry, DNA Cycling2. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers EdgeWomen B 1. Laura Howat, Ski Utah Plan 72. Nina Wade, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Alexandra Fils, Squadra FlyingTigers4. Monique Simone, Revolution Peak Fasteners5. Carly Clifton,  Clydesdale 1. Jon Argyle, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Alex Whitney, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Wesley Rasmussen, Clammy Chamois4. Nate Carter, Timpanogos Cyclery5. Bryan Cooper, Utahmountainbiking.comMaster Women 1. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever2. Linda LaStayo, Ya Shes Hot3. Lara Fisher, Ya Shes Hot4. Marsha Sparks, UtahMountainBikingcomMen B 1. Andrew Dorais, FFKR Contender2. Preston Yardley, UVU3. Tyler Sevross, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America4. Dustin Lewis, UtahMountainBikingcom5. Michael Kedgy, Roosters Bikers Edge35 Plus B 1. Jared Prince, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Paul Solomon, Los Playboys Internacionales3. Kevin Willbanks, Ski Utah Plan 74. Stewart Gray, FFKR Contender5. Adam Koch, DNA CyclingMen C 1. Michael Sohm, Ski Utah Plan 72. Charles StJeor, Unattached3. Eric Ahern, Unattached4. Lance Packer, Unattached5. Samuel Dearden, UnattachedMen 35 Plus C 1. Jeff Juip, Los Playboys Internacionales2. Justin Belliveau, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Jeff Wootton, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Shane Dunleavy, Ski Utah Plan 75. Jeremy Ward, ColorMeRad RacingWomen C 1. Zara Guinard, Balanced Art Multisport BAM2. Anne Weaver, 3B Yoga3. Sara VanKlooster, Unattached4. Lisa FitzGerald, Unattached5. Amanda Sherrod, Balanced Art Multisport BAMJr. Women 1. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Skyler Perry, DNA Cycling3. Morgan Hales, Summit Bike Club4. Trini Olds, Davis High School5. Adalynn Rich, Roosters Bikers EdgeJr Men 11-14 1. Lance Heaton, Unattached2. Connor Buss, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Peter Stack, Kuhl Rocky Mountain4. Jack Shuckra, FFKR Contender Bicycles5. Luke Heinrich, FFKR ContenderJr Men 15-18 1. Aj Heaton, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America2. Jacob Lamping, Canyon Bicycles Shimano3. Larsen Williams, DNA Cycling

Utah Cyclocross Series Race #9, Mount Ogden Golf Park, Ogden, UT, November 15, 2014Men A 1. Alex Grant, Gear Rush2. Josh Whitney, Evol Racing3. Troy Heithecker, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Mark Flis, Squadra FlyingTigers5. Justin Doll, Squadra FlyingTigersMen 35 A 1. Justin Healy, Ski Utah Plan 72. Tim Matthews, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Scott Allen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano4. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR Contender5. Darren Goff, LivewellMen Single Speed 1. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution Peak Fasteners2. Andy McKerrow, Specialized3. AJ Turner, ENVE TRP Bohemian

4. Jess Dear, Cyclesmith RMCC5. Jason Hendrickson, FFKR ContenderMen 45 Plus 1. Thomas Cooke, Squadra FlyingTigers2. Brent Cannon, Cole Sport3. Jay Burke, White Pine Racing Powered By Jans com4. John Mckone, Squadra FlyingTigers5. Bob Saffell, Revolution Peak FastenersMen 55 Plus 1. Jeff Flick, Kuhl Rocky Mountain2. Darrell Davis, 3B Yoga3. Jordan Swenson, Cole Sport4. Rick Black, Ski Utah Plan 75. Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles ShimanoWomen A 1. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles Shimano2. Jen Hanks, Epic Brewing MTBracenewscom3. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever4. Erika Powers, Revolution Peak Fasteners5. Tiffany Pizzulo, Roosters Bikers EdgeWomen Single Speed 1. Devon Gorry, DNA Cycling2. Jenelle Kremer, Revolution Peak Fasteners3. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers EdgeWomen B 1. Nina Wade, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Laura Howat, Ski Utah Plan 73. Alexandra Flis, Squadra FlyingTigers4. Tanya Swenson, Cole SportMaster Women 1. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever2. Alisa Seeberger, Unattached3. Linda LaStayo, Ya Shes Hot4. Lara Fisher, Ya Shes HotMen B 1. Andrew Dorais, FFKR Contender2. Preston Yardley, UVU3. Brad Huber, Livewell4. Rylan Schadegg, Unattached5. Derek Edwards, Roosters Bikers Edge35 Plus B 1. Jared Prince, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Stewart Gray, FFKR Contender3. Kevin Willbanks, Ski Utah Plan 74. Jason Rich, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Brent VanKlooster, UnattachedClydesdale 1. Andrew Love, SLCX2. Alex Whitney, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Jon Argyle, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Dan Barlow, Revolution Peak Fasteners5. Nate Carter, Timpanogos CycleryMen C 1. Steve Goodman, Hyland Cyclery2. Eric Ahern, Unattached3. Lance Packer, Unattached4. Zach Crane, Revolution Peak Fasteners5. PC Ward, SaltAir Cross FeverMen 35 Plus C 1. Jared Allen, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Miguel Payan, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Justin Belliveau, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Dragan Filipovic, wwwroadbikercom5. Jeremy Ward, ColorMeRad RacingJr Men 15-18 1. Rylan Schadegg, Sportman Cycling2. Brad Huber, Livewell3. Aj Heaton, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America4. Larsen Williams, DNA CyclingJr Men 11-14 1. Luke Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Jack Shuckra, FFKR Contender Bicycles3. Lance Heaton, Unattached4. Van Higley, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America5. Evan Flick, Kuhl Rocky MountainWomen C 1. Jennifer Bubel, Athletes on Track Coaching2. Lisa FitzGerald, Unattached3. Amanda Sherrod, Balanced Art Multisport BAM4. Sara VanKlooster, Unattached5. Rachel Clayson, Revolution Peak FastenersJr Women 1. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Skyler Perry, DNA Cycling3. Trini Olds, Davis High School4. Taylor Perry, DNA Cycling5. Adalynn Rich, Roosters Bikers Edge

Utah Cyclocross Series Race #10, Weber County Fairgrounds, Ogden, UT, November 22, 2014Men A 1. Justin Lindine, Redline INBX2. Justin Doll, Squadra FlyingTigers3. Josh Whitney, Evol Racing4. Evan Clouse, Canyon Bicycles Shimano5. Mitchell Peterson, Canyon Bicycles ShimanoMen 35 A 1. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Eric White, Unattached3. Seth Bradley, DNA Cycling5. Matthew Nelson, SaltAir Cross FeverMen 45 Plus 1. Thomas Cooke, Squadra FlyingTigers2. Mark Fisher, Kuhl Rocky Mountain3. John Mckone, Squadra FlyingTigers

4. Rich Caramadre, Kuhl Rocky Mountain5. Tim Stack, Kuhl Rocky MountainMen 55 Plus 1. Jeff

Flick, Kuhl Rocky Mountain2. Joseph Brubaker, Ski Utah Plan 73. Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles Shimano4. Gary Porter, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Darrell Davis, 3B YogaMen Single Speed        1. Andy McKerrow, Specialized2. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution Peak Fasteners3. Racer Gibson, Racers Cycle Service4. AJ Turner, ENVE TRP Bohemian5. Jason Hendrickson, FFKR ContenderWomen A 1. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles Shimano2. Katie Clouse, Canyon Bicycles Shimano3. Jen Hanks, Epic Brewing MTBracenewscom4. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross FeverWomen Single Speed 1. Jenelle Kremer, Revolution Peak Fasteners35 Plus B 1. Paul Solomon, Los Playboys Internacionales2. Racer Gibson, Racers Cycle Service3. Jason Rich, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Jared Prince, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Ryan Clayton, Los Playboys InternacionalesMen B 1. Derek Edwards, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Rylan Schadegg, Unattached3. Samuel Allen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano4. Brad Huber, Livewell5. Jason Hawks, infinite CyclesClydesdale 1. Dan Barlow, Revolution Peak Fasteners2. Alex Whitney, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Jared Eborn, Squadra FlyingTigersWomen B 1. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Nina Wade, Roosters Bikers EdgeMaster Women 1. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever2. Lara Fisher, Ya Shes Hot3. Jenni Shafer, UnattachedMen C 1. Zach Crane, Revolution Peak Fasteners2. Leighton Reuss, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America3. Zach Longson, infinite Cycles4. Graham Greenlee, FFKR Contender5. Jared Cook, UnattachedMen 35 Plus C 1. Miguel Payan, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Justin Belliveau, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Jeremy Ward, ColorMeRad Racing4. Dragan Filipovic, wwwroadbikercom5. Jeff Wootton, Roosters Bikers EdgeWomen C 1. Lisa FitzGerald, Unattached2. Anne Weaver, 3B Yoga3. Amanda Sherrod, Balanced Art Multisport BAM4. Capnse Satterfield, infinite CyclesJr Women 1. Adalynn Rich, Roosters Bikers EdgeJr Men 11-14 1. Luke Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Peter Stack, Kuhl Rocky Mountain3. Lance Heaton, Unattached4. Jack Shuckra, FFKR Contender Bicycles5. Van Higley, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain AmericaJr Men 15-18 1. Rylan Schadegg, Sportman Cycling2. Larsen Williams, DNA Cycling

Cross Out Cancer, Art Dye Park, American Fork, UT, November 28, 2014Men A 1. Justin Doll, Squadra FlyingTigers2. Bryson Perry, DNA Cycling3. Josh Whitney, Evol Racing4. Thomas Bender, Kuhl Rocky Mountain5. Richard Knutson, SaltAir Cross FeverMen 35 A 1. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Scott Allen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano3. Eric White, Unattached4. Seth Bradley, DNA Cycling5. Adam Heckmann, Gear RushMen 45 Plus 1. Mark Fisher, Kuhl Rocky Mountain2. Rich Caramadre, Kuhl Rocky Mountain3. Bob Saffell, Revolution Peak Fasteners4. Greg Sironen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano5. Todd Taft, Ski Utah Plan 7Men 55 Plus 1. Jeff Flick, Kuhl Rocky Mountain2. Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles Shimano3. Gary Porter, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Ross Greenlee, FFKR Contender5. Mike Newberry, Racerheads SLCMen Single Speed 1. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution Peak Fasteners2. Jason Hendrickson, FFKR Contender3. Michael Kidby, Unattached4. Joe Sepulveda, DNA Cycling5. Pete Obrien, Cutthroat RacingWomen A 1. Katie Clouse, Canyon Bicycles Shimano2. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever3. Erika Powers, Revolution Peak Fasteners4. Breanne Nalder, DNA Cycling pb K4 racingWomen Single Speed 1. Jenelle Kremer, Revolution Peak FastenersMen B 1. Jason Hawks, infinite Cycles2. Preston Yardley, UVU

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3. Derek Edwards, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Nick Loyola, Unattached5. TJ Stone, Ski Utah Plan 735 Plus B 1. Micheal Rollins, FFKR Contender2. Racer Gibson, Racers Cycle Service3. Shane Horton, UtahMountainBikingcom4. Stephen Hales, Revolution Peak Fasteners5. Michael Kern, Los Playboys InternacionalesClydesdale 1. Alex Whitney, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Jon Argyle, Roosters Bikers EdgeWomen B 1. Laura Howat, Ski Utah Plan 72. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers EdgeMaster Women 1. Jenni Shafer, Unattached2. Lara Fisher, Ya Shes HotMen C 1. Samuel Dearden, Unattached2. Charles StJeor, Unattached3. Jared Cook, Unattached4. Graham Greenlee, FFKR Contender5. Tim Clark, Roosters Bikers EdgeMen 35 Plus C 1. Justin Belliveau, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Jared Allen, Roosters Bikers Edge3. James Howton, Team Dont Judge4. Scott Laroche, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America5. Kevin OKeefe, Rapid CyclingJr Men 11-14 1. Luke Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Peter Stack, Kuhl Rocky Mountain3. Van Higley, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America4. Jack Shuckra, FFKR Contender Bicycles5. Griffin Argyle, Roosters Bikers EdgeJr Women 1. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Skyler Perry, DNA Cycling3. Taylor Perry, DNA Cycling4. Adalynn Rich, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Eliza Rich, Roosters Bikers Edge

Utah Cyclocross Series Race #11, Barnes Park, Kaysville, UT, November 29, 2014Men A Men A 1. Troy Heithecker, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Thomas Bender, Kuhl Rocky Mountain3. Richard Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever4. Kevin Day, Endurance 3605. Ty Nelson, Gear RushMen 35 A 1. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Scott Allen, Canyon Bicycles Shimano3. Eric White, Unattached4. Matthew Nelson, SaltAir Cross Fever5. Troy Gorman, Team Tosh CyclingMen 45 Plus 1. John Mckone, Squadra FlyingTigers2. Trent Donat, Michelob Ultra Big Shark Racing3. Bob Saffell, Revolution Peak Fasteners4. Mark Fisher, Kuhl Rocky Mountain5. Rich Caramadre, Kuhl Rocky MountainMen 55 Plus 1. Gary Porter, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Rick Black, Ski Utah Plan 73. Jeff Clawson, Canyon Bicycles Shimano4. Bob Walker, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America5. Ross Greenlee, FFKR ContenderMen Single Speed 1. Andy McKerrow, Specialized2. Jason Hendrickson, FFKR Contender3. Jess Dear, Cyclesmith RMCC4. Trenton Higley, X-Men5. Clark Mower, FFKR ContenderWomen A 1. Katie Clouse, Canyon Bicycles Shimano3. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever4. Jen Hanks, Epic Brewing MTBracenewscom5. Erika Powers, Revolution Peak FastenersWomen Single Speed 1. Devon Gorry, DNA Cycling2. Lupine Cramer, Roosters Bikers EdgeMen B 1. Jason Hawks, infinite Cycles2. Tyler Sevross, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America3. Dax Kennington, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America4. Derek Edwards, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Dustin Lewis, UtahMountainBikingcom35 Plus B 1. Micheal Rollins, FFKR Contender2. Ryan Clayton, Los Playboys Internacionales3. Stewart Gray, FFKR Contender4. Nikos Sawyer, Los Playboys Internacionales5. Shane Horton, UtahMountainBikingcomClydesdale 1. Alex Whitney, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Jon Argyle, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Bryan Cooper, UtahMountainBikingcom4. Jared Eborn, Squadra FlyingTigers5. Tate Jensen, Beehive BicyclesWomen B 1. Nina Wade, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Laura Howat, Ski Utah Plan 7Master Women 1. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross FeverMen C 1. Charles StJeor, Unattached2. Graham Greenlee, FFKR Contender3. Zach Crane, Revolution Peak Fasteners4. Tim Clark, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Leighton Reuss, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America

Men 35 Plus C 1. Justin Belliveau, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Jared Allen, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Jeff Wootton, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Jon Lee, Unattached5. Miguel Payan, Roosters Bikers EdgeJr Men 11-14 1. Luke Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Jack Shuckra, FFKR Contender Bicycles3. Van Higley, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America4. Peter Stack, Kuhl Rocky Mountain5. Saye Venz, Roosters Bikers EdgeJr Men 15-18 1. Wyatt Peterson, Livewell2. Larsen Williams, DNA CyclingWomen C 1. Capnse Satterfield, infinite Cycles2. Lisa FitzGerald, Unattached3. Anne Weaver, 3B Yoga4. Heather Richerson, Beehive BicyclesJr Women 1. Ellise Shuman, Unattached2. Adalynn Rich, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Eliza Rich, Roosters Bikers Edge

Utah Cyclocross Series Race #12, Draper, UT, December 6, 2014Men A 1. Justin Doll, Squadra FlyingTigers2. Troy Heithecker, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Thomas Bender, Kuhl Rocky Mountain4. Kevin Day, Endurance 3605. Evan Clouse, Canyon Bicycles ShimanoMen 35 A 1. Corey Lawance, Kuhl Rocky Mountain2. Tim Matthews, Roosters Bikers Edge3. Christoph Heinrich, FFKR Contender4. Kevin Nelson, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Scott Allen, Canyon Bicycles ShimanoMen 45 Plus 1. Mark Fisher, Kuhl Rocky Mountain2. Bob Saffell, Revolution Peak Fasteners3. Rich Caramadre, Kuhl Rocky Mountain4. Jason Sparks, UtahMountainBikingcom5. Michael Raemisch, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain AmericaMen 55 Plus 1. Jordan Swenson, Cole Sport2. Mike Newberry, Racerheads SLC3. Gary Porter, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Jeff Flick, Kuhl Rocky Mountain5. Darrell Davis, 3B YogaMen Single Speed 1. Andy McKerrow, Specialized2. Ryan Ashbridge, Revolution Peak Fasteners3. Jason Hendrickson, FFKR Contender4. Jess Dear, Cyclesmith RMCC5. Joe Sepulveda, DNA CyclingWomen A 1. Katie Clouse, Canyon Bicycles Shimano2. Mindy McCutcheon, Canyon Bicycles Shimano3. Jen Hanks, Epic Brewing MTBracenewscom4. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever5. Erika Powers, Revolution Peak FastenersWomen Single Speed 1. Jenelle Kremer, Revolution Peak Fasteners2. Catherine Kim, DNA CyclingMen B 1. Adam Brown, SBG Factory Team2. Tyler Sevross, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain America3. Derek Edwards, Roosters Bikers Edge4. Dustin Lewis, UtahMountainBikingcom35 Plus 1. Paul Solomon, Los Playboys Internacionales2. Ryan Clayton, Los Playboys Internacionales3. Stewart Gray, FFKR Contender4. Justin Belliveau, Roosters Bikers Edge5. Drew Vonlintel, FFKR ContenderClydesdale 1. Alex Whitney, Roosters Bikers Edge2. Mark Hooyer, ROL Wheels3. Wesley Rasmussen, Clammy Chamois4. Bryan Cooper, UtahMountainBikingcom5. John Twitchell, UtahMountainBikingcomWomen B 1. Laura Howat, Ski Utah Plan 72. Monique Simone, Revolution Peak Fasteners3. Alexandra Flis, Squadra FlyingTigersMaster Women 1. Ali Knutson, SaltAir Cross Fever2. Jenni Shafer, UnattachedMen C 1. Zach Crane, Revolution Peak Fasteners2. Charles StJeor, Unattached3. Eric Ahern, Unattached4. Graham Greenlee, FFKR Contender5. John Degnan, UnattachedMen 35 Plus C 1. Dragan Filipovic, wwwroadbikercom2. Jeremy Ward, ColorMeRad Racing3. Jon Lee, Unattached4. James Howton, Team Dont Judge5. Jeff Juip, Los Playboys InternacionalesJr Men 11-14 1. Luke Heinrich, FFKR Contender2. Jack Shuckra, FFKR Contender Bicycles3. Lance Heaton, Unattached4. Peter Stack, Kuhl Rocky Mountain5. Evan Flick, Kuhl Rocky MountainJr Men 15-18 1. Brad Huber, Livewell2. Aj Heaton, Bountiful Bicycle pb Mountain AmericaWomen C 1. Amanda Sherrod, Balanced Art Multisport BAM

2. Sara VanKlooster, Unattached3. Capnse Satterfield, infinite Cycles4. Lisa FitzGerald, Unattached5. Meghan Buzzard, Team BuzzardJr Women 1. Trini Olds, Davis High School2. Taylor Perry, DNA Cycling3. Skyler Perry, DNA Cycling4. Morgan Hales, Summit Bike Club

Utah Cyclocross Race Series Overall StandingsMen A 1. Justin Doll 3852. Troy Heithecker 3213. Bryson Perry 3034. Alex Grant 2955. Thomas Bender 257Men 35 A 1. Tim Matthews 3952. Eric White 3353. Christoph Heinrich 3304. Scott Allen 3205. Seth Bradley 262Men 45 Plus 1. John Mckone 3752. Mark Fisher 3653. Bob Saffell 2914. Rich Caramadre 2675. Brent Cannon 263Men 55 Plus 1. Joseph Brubaker 3952. Gary Porter 3653. Jeff Flick 3154. Darrell Davis 2915. Jeff Clawson 290Men Single Speed 1. Andy McKerrow 3802. Ryan Ashbridge 3503. Jason Hendrickson 3154. Jess Dear 2805. Racer Gibson 263Women A 1. Mindy McCutcheon 4002. Katie Clouse 3803. Jen Hanks 3254. Ali Knutson 3205. Erika Powers 275Women Single Speed 1. Jenelle Kremer 3902. Devon Gorry 3503. Lupine Cramer 3454. Colleen Tvorik 1255. Catherine Kim 45Men B 1. Preston Yardley 3322. Jason Hawks 3233. Derek Edwards 3034. Dustin Lewis 2985. Tyler Sevross 253Men 35 Plus 1. Jared Prince 3542. Paul Solomon 3423. Ryan Clayton 3304. Racer Gibson 2895. Stewart Gray 288Clydesdale 1. Alex Whitney 3902. Jon Argyle 3753. Jared Eborn 2434. Tate Jensen 2305. Rey Gonzalez 204Women B 1. Laura Howat 4002. Nina Wade 3203. Alexandra Flis 2334. Monique Simone 2005. Tanya Swenson 195Master Women 1. Ali Knutson 4002. Lara Fisher 3453. Linda LaStayo 3404. Kristin Petersen 1455. Jenni Shafer 135Men C 1. Charles StJeor 3302. Eric Ahern 3133. Graham Greenlee 2934. Zach Crane 2805. Leighton Reuss 199Men 35 Plus C 1. Miguel Payan 3852. Jared Allen 3413. Justin Belliveau 3154. Jeff Wootton 3055. Dragan Filipovic 301Jr Men 11-14 1. Luke Heinrich 4002. Jack Shuckra 3603. Peter Stack 3354. Van Higley 2765. Lance Heaton 227Jr Men 15-18 1. Aj Heaton 2752. Larsen Williams 2103. Brad Huber 1454. Rylan Schadegg 1005. Wyatt Peterson 95Women C 1. Lisa FitzGerald 3502. Anne Weaver 3163. Amanda Sherrod 2854. Capnse Satterfield 1835. Zara Guinard 175Jr Women 1. Lupine Cramer 4002. Skyler Perry 3453. Taylor Perry 3204. Adalynn Rich 3005. Eliza Rich 241

when I had my first run-in with a car, a bizarre incident in which the Raleigh became trapped underneath the car which hit me, and was then stolen by the driver of that car. But that is a story for another day.

Despite that set back, I was hooked. I was using my Motobecane, and the Raleigh until its untimely demise, for transportation, exercise and enjoyment. My love affair with cycling was really blossoming, and I was frequenting Fishers to buy parts and fish for advice.

About this time, I also learned that bike racing existed in the Salt Lake valley. Wow! I thought bike racing was a purely European affair. It was also about this time I began to yearn for a racing bike. Fishers was a dealer for Trek, a fast-grow-ing, American bicycle manufacturer, and I started to enviously eye the marvelous machines my friends at Fishers had on display.

Ultimately, I purchased a Trek 760 with a full Campagnolo Victory gruppo. Yes, I even learned what

“gruppo” meant. I was quickly acquiring a large cycling vocabu-lary. I still remember my first ride on the seat of that bike. It was so light and responsive that it took me a little while to feel comfortable and in control. It was on the seat of my Trek 760 that I entered my first race, the July 4th Lagoon Criterium where I finished in the middle of the field, and knew I had a lot more in the tank. In fact, on the seat of my bike, I came back to win that race two years later.

Encouraged, I began to seek out races and quickly became engulfed in the racing world which dominat-ed my cycling for the next decade. I learned who Greg LeMond was. I learned the great legend Eddie Merckx had become, thereby mak-ing my old cycling cap a real trea-sure. I began to follow professional bike racing like most others fol-lowed football. Slowly but surely, cycling permeated my life and my family.

As time passed, professional life, family, church responsibili-ties and life in general invaded my cycling, and I was weaned from my heavy involvement with racing. But cycling, and my love of being on the seat of my bike, has endured.

And so it is that cycling has woven itself in, out and throughout the fabric of my life. It was on the seat of my bike that I began, as described earlier, to explore first my local world, and eventually much of the wider world. On the seat of my bike I have ridden the roads of many of these United States, including but not limited to Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, South Dakota, Illinois, Lousiana, and Maine. On the seat of a bike I have experienced France, Spain, Canada, Serbia, Bangladesh, Austria and Nepal.

On the seat of my bike I have had some of my most exhilarat-ing experiences. I have climbed and descended Alpe d’Huez, the Galibier and Mont Ventoux as well as many of the other famous cols from the Tour de France. I have braved and battled the traffic in Dhaka and Kathmandu. On the seat of my bike, I have survived drench-

ing downpours during the STP (Seattle to Portland), which ride I have done on a tandem with each of my five children and my wife.

On the seat of my bike, I have had some of my most profound experiences. I traveled the back-roads of Idaho and my memories while pondering my mother’s pass-ing and my father’s remarriage. I anguished over the loss of employ-ment and then found solace and comfort as I prayed. On the seat of my bike, I cried over a poor decision by a loved one which led to much pain and anguish. On the seat of that same bike, I have pondered how that loved one has pulled through that to move on to bless my life and the lives of others.

On the seat of my bike, I have maintained good health, both men-tal and emotional. Indeed, in times of grumpiness, irritability and stress, my wife has sent me out on the seat of my bike to seek emotional refreshment and mental adjustment.

I can no longer keep up with others while climbing a mountain pass. Hell, I can’t even keep up with others my own age and older. But it doesn’t matter. I go at my pace, and I reach the top not too long after, and glad I can still make it.

On the seat of my bike, I have learned that about life. I may not keep up, but I can go at my pace, and I can reach my destination. I am hopeful my road through life will continue for many years to come, and that my bike will be a part of my travels on that road. On the seat of my bike, I hope for many more unique, exhilarating and profound experiences.

Speaking of Spokes -Continued from page 2

Southern utah Cycling Showcases St. george area races

If you like riding and racing in the St. George area during spring and fall, finding event information and dates just got a lot easier. There is now a new one-stop-shop for you to plan this year’s event calendar. Southern Utah race and event direc-tors have joined forces to bring you www.SouthernUtahCycling.com and the Southern Utah Dirt Series. With 30 separate cycling events in road racing, crit racing, gran fon-dos, cross-country and endurance mountain bike racing, big moun-

tain enduro racing, short-track XC, mountain bike festivals, gravel grinders, and cyclocross planned for 2015 you are sure to find a the event that suits you at the time when you can travel. The calendar is packed! However, because race promot-ers are working together, there is almost no overlap, assuring you can find something new every weekend spring and fall and every month year-round. You should never have to compromise and miss a favorite.

The new Southern Utah Dirt Series is a mountain bike series that rewards you just for showing up. Unlike traditional point series, you do not need to get on the podium to get rewards. Instead the series

rewards you for racing at least 4 out of the 10 mountain bike races held throughout the year. In addition, if you have to miss the first race of the season, that’s ok too. Your race calendar starts when you start rac-ing. If you are one with a passion for trying it all, and decided to race all 10 events, then the next year is free. Other awards include cool swag to show off your great racing season, free meals, free races, hotel rooms and more.

Now you have no excuse. Travel often to Southern Utah this year to race.

-Cimarron Chacon

work on the Bonneville Shoreline Connector trail to resume in weber County

An upside of our unusual weath-er, work is to resume the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) North Connector trail in Weber County. Machines and crews began con-struction earlier and a little more than a mile has been cut on the south side of North Ogden Canyon. Trail construction will be on going through the next few months with completion scheduled for late spring 2015. Once this trail section is complete there will be 26 miles of

continuous BST from Pole Patch to Beus Canyon connecting 4 commu-nities (Pleasant View, North Ogden, Ogden, and South Ogden). This 26 miles of continuous trail will be the longest section of the BST in the state!

To help raise funding to support the completion of this project Weber Pathways is excited to feature award winning writer-photographer Pete McBride at this year’s 12th annual Author Dinner. This inspiring event will be held Friday, March 13th at Hub 801, 3525 Riverdale Road, in Ogden. Find more info and make reservations at www.pathwaystix.com

This trail project is the result

of a collaboration between Weber Pathways, the US Forest Service, and a grant awarded from RAMP. Almost the entire length of this 5 mile sections will be on Forest Service property. As with other sec-tions of the BST this section is pur-posely built for multi-use for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Volunteer work groups will begin to start the final phases of trail completion in late October, so if you are interested in being a part of this great project, please contact the Weber Pathways office at outreach@weberpathways.org or call at 801-393-2304.

-Rod Kramer

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BiCyCle touring

Bicycle Touring in Groups - An Interview with Katie Slack and Rusty Gardner

By Lou Melini

Over the past 7 years I have done several overnight bike tours with friends from the Wasatch Mountain Club (WMC). From those overnight-ers I learned that the WMC is the premier bicycle touring organization in Utah. Many of the members have traveled by bike near and far. Early in 2014, WMC members Cheryl Soshnik and Dave Rumbellow told me about a self-supported bike trip through Teton and Yellowstone National Parks planned for the last week of June 2014. Upon hearing about the ride, I decided to move my retirement sooner by one week to join the group. Event leaders Katie Slack and Rusty Gardner had room to accept me, my work agreed to the retirement change, so off I went for my third tour through Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

If you haven’t ridden through Yellowstone on a bike, you should put it on your bucket list. It is simply a beautiful park with a multitude of geological features rarely seen else-where in the world. Riding through Yellowstone takes some effort, as you will be above 7500 ft. We crossed the continental divide 4 times, with elevations up to 8300 ft. Due to the elevation you will need to be pre-pared for varying weather patterns including heat, cold, rain and snow at any time. Riding the roads of Yellowstone is not for all as the shoul-

ders range from adequate to non-existent. Cheryl Soshnik described the road after entering the south entrance of Yellowstone by saying;

“We survived the heavy RV traffic, with the poor shoulder section from the South Entrance of Yellowstone to Lewis Lake.” Cheryl’s honest candor is worth noting but overall the riding in Yellowstone is worth the effort for such beauty. North of Lewis Lake until our exit to West Yellowstone the roads do improve. Overall traffic was extremely friendly. There are some dirt trails one could ride to avoid the roads for a short time.

The Yellowstone NP website describes the park as a “Wonderland”. It is an apt description for this park that was established in 1872, the oldest national park in the world. Ulysses S. Grant was President at the time, signing into law the nearly 3,500 sq. miles of park that Congress established. Yellowstone is home to the majority of the world’s geysers. In addition there are numerous and varying geologic features that are simply stunning. In addition there is wildlife such as bison grazing off the side of the roads.

Reservations are difficult to make when traveling long distances by bike. In the National Parks it may prove valuable to make reser-vations, especially around holidays. Even with nearly 2200 campsites in 12 campgrounds, Yellowstone fills quickly in the summer. Camping in Yellowstone for bicycle travelers has

become much easier now that there are Hiker/Biker sites. I remember in 1975 spending an hour or more each day trying to find a friendly camper willing to share a campsite. However there is no guarantee that hiker/biker sites will be available. Grant’s Village has only 3 sites reserved for Hiker/Bikers. If you do not have a reservation, the Parks will do what they can to accommodate a traveling cyclist in my experience.

The Wasatch Mountain Club group started the tour in Jackson, Wyoming after dropping off the vehicles at the Storage Stables, ($5/day). We then rode along a bike path to Teton National Park, camping at Colter Bay. For seniors like myself, I was able to enter Teton NP free with my National Park Senior Pass, a lifetime pass that enables you to enter National Parks plus it grants you half price camping for a one-time $10 fee. Riding along the Teton mountain range was a highlight for some on the ride. Seeing the granite peaks of the Tetons made for a majestic view. After leaving Teton National Park we rode through Yellowstone for another 2 days, exiting in West Yellowstone. We then rode from West Yellowstone along the western side of the Tetons to Victor, Idaho. Most of the group returned to Jackson on day 6 after spending the night in Victor, Idaho utilizing the bike path over Teton Pass. The very experienced bike tourer, Rob Paull and I rode back to Salt Lake City to extend our

tour by 5 days. The total tour as organized was

270 miles. Fifteen cyclists did the ride self-supported. After leaving West Yellowstone we did have rain for half of the next 2 days, the only weather disturbance in other-wise perfect riding conditions. Katie Slack and Rusty Gardner organized the bike tour. They did a fantastic job of providing accommodations for such a large bike-touring group. The group was quite cohesive. Putting lit-tle pieces of Swiss chocolate on our sleeping bags would have been the only way for them to have improved on their planning and execution of the ride.

Below is an interview with Katie Slack and Rusty Gardner, the orga-nizers of the trip.

Cycling Utah: Putting on a self-supported bike tour for 15 is quite an undertaking. What sparked your desire to put on a tour?

Rusty: I guess you could call me a tour junkie. I love touring on my bike. It’s great to see the country at a slow, easy pace. I love riding into small

towns and meeting people and shar-ing what I’m doing. I always take any opportunity to introduce others to this lifestyle. Katie and I met in 2013 on a tour through part of western Canada. She was very active in the WMC and wanted to put on a tour and try to introduce more people to touring. She kind of drafted me into assisting her. We talked about several routes and I suggested the Jackson/Teton/Yellowstone route. It’s a route I had previously ridden and was very familiar with.

Katie: I simply wanted to share the joy of bicycle touring with others. But I would never have undertaken this venture without a seasoned part-ner. I knew Rusty would be ideal because he has so much experience and we work well together.

C.U.: Had the WMC ever put on a tour of this type before?

Rusty: Yes, I believe they have. There have been several self-support-ed trips in the past. Our goal is to try to increase both the opportunity and numbers for those who would like to

Katie Slack and Rusty Gardner are bicycle tour leaders that you should follow. Photos by Robin Perkins.

Top: The Wasatch Mountain Club with Jackson Lake and the Tetons in the background.Middle: Katie Slack on the bike trail to Jenny Lake with Teton’s in back-ground.Below: Kevin Earl on the left; Rusty standing; Carrie Clark is sitting to the right of Rusty - taking a break in a pullout in Yellowstone. Photos by Robin Perkins.

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tour on a bike.

Katie: The club has sponsored a number of self-supported tours in Utah and neighboring states. These tours are typically organized by a couple of key individuals and the trips are well attended. It’s important to broaden the base of organizers in order to keep interest at a high level and encourage others to organize trips.

C.U.: Both of you have done a bit of touring, Rusty more than Katie from my understanding. What are some of the self-supported tours that you have done?

Rusty: I’ve ridden the Trans-Am route twice (Williamsburg, VA - Florence, OR). Both Trans-Am trips were with an Adventure Cycling Association (ACA) group. I’ve ridden the Northern Tier route (Anacortes, WA - Portland, ME) as a solo self-supported ride. I’ve also toured through Wyoming, Idaho and western Montana on solo rides.

Katie: The only self-supported tour I’ve done previous to this trip was the 2013 Selkirk Loop through British Columbia when I met Rusty. There were 16 riders, including the ACA leader, on that trip.

C.U.: Did your previous tour-

ing experience help putting this trip together?

Rusty: Yes! Riding with ACA groups really helped give me some ideas on what would be needed to put on this trip. Helped us define how long the days should be, what we needed to do for camping, what kind of equipment people would need and what kind of training would help rid-ers prepare for the trip.

C.U.: If a reader of this column were to put on a large tour, would it be best for that person to participate in a tour with a lot of other people to gain experience?

Rusty: I would firmly say yes. Managing a ride with 15 others is a challenge. We did a lot of plan-ning, pre-trip scouting and talking to campgrounds to find suitable locations. Unless you’ve seen this type of trip done before, it would be much easier to not take little things and details into consideration. Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know until you’re really into it. Having ridden in a group tour before really helps you understand the needs and dynamics of a large group ride.

Katie: Rusty nails the point here. I can’t imagine planning a tour for 15—or even 5—if one has never par-ticipated in a tour.

C.U.: Did you have a checklist for putting together the Yellowstone tour? If someone reading this column were to do a similar event, what were the, let’s say, top 5 items of consider-ation for the list?

Rusty: I did not have a checklist. It all came out of my past experi-ence in riding both with groups and solo. Katie and I spent a lot of time discussing issues and trying to make sure everything was covered. The main issues we talked about were: (1) Making up of the group. We wanted to make sure those who went on the trip were prepared with both suitable equipment and had an opportunity to train for the ride. We posted the ride

with details saying that each rider needed a “touring bike” and not a standard road bike. This would make sure riders had the proper equip-ment to make the climbs on this ride. We had grades of 10+% that riders would need to be able to climb. We also posted several training rides to give riders the opportunity to carry their gear and do some on bike train-ing before the start of the trip. (2) We spent a lot of time finding suitable camping for the group. We had two nights in National Parks that really presented a challenge. It is diffi-cult to obtain reservations for large groups in the parks. We did some scouting trips and visited each of the campgrounds we were planning on using. We wanted to make sure that all the campgrounds had all the nec-essary amenities to support the group. (3) We did a lot of work in Ride With GPS to provide both cue sheets and maps for all the riders. We also had a pre-trip meeting where we went over each riding day using the cue sheets and maps so riders had a good idea of what to expect and any issues or highlights to look for.

Katie: Certainly individual par-ticipants should use a checklist for their gear, but a lot of the overall planning is common sense and “lay-ering.” Once we set the route, then we just layered on the logistics of food, water, shelter. As for the top 5 items for consideration, these issues will likely be different for every trip. In our case, we had to find storage for our vehicles. And, because we were riding a popular vacation route in early season conditions at high alti-tude, we had to choose a timeframe that would maximize our opportunity for decent weather but not overlap too heavily with motor traffic.

C.U.: You set the ride up as a

self-supported ride. Did you have any pressure from the WMC or the members to have a SAG vehicle?

Rusty: We purposefully set this ride up as a self-supported ride. We did have one request for a small group to join us with a SAG vehicle and we did turn this request down. We wanted this ride to be totally self-contained. Allowing SAG vehicles changes the complexion of the ride and could have set up two distinct groups within the ride.

Katie: The club sponsors a lot of car camping trips with bikes so yes, there were inquiries from individuals who wanted to bring campers. But adding a SAG vehicle completely changes the dynamics of the trip and we wanted to be self-supported.

C.U.: What were some of the most pleasant surprises on the trip?

Rusty: The most pleasant surprise for me was Day 4 when we left West Yellowstone. The weather took a nasty turn and we found ourselves riding in rain and wind. Despite the poor weather, everyone had a smile on their face and was having a great time. The other real pleasant surprise for me was the ride the last day over Teton Pass. The pass is posted at a 10% gradient but our GPS showed a short stretch at 12%. Most of the rid-ers were very concerned about get-ting both up and down the pass. I was happy to see everyone safely made it and most of the riders pedaled all the way to the top. Made me glad we did some pre-trip training for everyone.

Katie: I’ll echo what Rusty says and add that the most pleasant sur-

prise for me was the lack of a serious incident, which I think is unusual for a group of this size under these con-ditions. Everyone finished in good physical and mechanical condition. We did our best to establish expec-tations and everyone was prepared physically, mentally, and mechani-cally.

C.U.: Overall how would you say the trip turned out? What, if anything would you have done differently? Would you do this trip again?

Rusty: I thought the trip was a huge success. Every rider I talked to said they had a great time. We had great scenery, mostly good roads, and good weather for 4 of the 6 days. I would lead the same trip again. I’d just make sure we started working on reservations a bit earlier! Got to be a bit nerve racking for a bit when we thought we weren’t going to be able to secure enough campground spots. The only thing I would do differently is making sure our daily mileage stayed around 50-60 miles. We had planned our last day at 72 miles with a 10% gradient pass. We found it was a bit much and as a group we decided to shorten that day and add one day to the trip. A shorter last day worked out much better.

Katie: Only thing I’d change is to add more points of interest to our cue sheets. We noted food & water opportunities along the route, but didn’t have many “must see” stops noted. For example, there were a number of scenic waterfalls that we weren’t aware of. In the future I’d research points of interest so these could be noted on the cue sheet.

C.U.: I understand that the Yellowstone trip was a “warm-up” for a west coast trip? Tell me about the trip-length of time, miles, number of people, and time of the year.

Rusty: Five of us from the Yellowstone trip, Katie, her hus-band Carl (Kunz), myself, Dave (Rumbellow) and Kevin (Earl) are riding the Pacific Coast Route starting in mid-August. We’ll start in Vancouver, BC and ride north for a loop around the “Sunshine Coast”. We’ll take the ferry back to Anacortes, WA and then ride south down the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to San Diego. The trip is right at 2000 miles and we’re projecting 6 weeks to finish. We’re hoping with the late August start that the majority

of vacation traffic will be gone from the PCH. I’m really looking forward to riding the coast and seeing what many describe as the most beautiful tour in the United States.

Katie: The Pacific Coast is a total-ly different approach because we are more flexible on our stops and route. Plus, this is not a club tour. For a trip of this duration it’s important to maintain a small group. I can’t imag-ine planning a trip of 2000 miles for a group of 15.

C.U.: If someone wanted to get

into touring, what is the most impor-tant thing they need to look at or think about?

Rusty: I would say their bike. I’ve seen riders trying to tour with a standard road bike and a couple of panniers. It usually doesn’t work very well and they aren’t enjoying themselves. A tour bike is really a hybrid between a road and a moun-tain bike. Tour bikes need to be a heavier construction to support the additional weight. They also need to be geared like a mountain bike to allow a rider to spin up steep grades carrying everything a rider needs. These two things really dictate the needs of a tour rider. There are a number of stock tour bikes that you see all the time, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Trek 520, Novara Randonee, Co-Motion Americano are four of the most common examples. (Ed. Note: Rusty rides a Long Haul Trucker by Surly; surlybikes.com found at most bicycle shops). If you are looking for a tour bike, I suggest talking to an experienced tour rider and finding a good bike shop that has experience with tour bikes. I would suggest Saturday Cycles or REI. I also know of a great builder of semi-custom tour bikes, Dharma Wheels (Southern Utah).

Katie: It’s all about the bike, so one must be comfortable on the machine. And while I’m an advo-cate of patronizing your local bike shop, it’s important to note that very few specialize in these hybrid mod-els. In fact, one should expect to order a touring bike after being mea-sured or “fit” for the bike. (Editor’s note: Katie and I both ride custom built Waterford Adventure cycles, Waterfordbikes.com; Waterford also makes Gunnar touring bikes Gunnarbikes.com; sold exclusively by Millcreek Bicycles in Salt Lake City). Except for REI, retailers don’t

stock these bikes because they’re a niche product and people like to customize touring bikes to a much greater extent than they would with a road bike. There are many internet resources for researching bikes and gear so that’s always a good place to start. And, as Rusty notes, other tour riders are often the best resource.

Nuts and Bolts:Know Before You Go: Teton and

Yellowstone National Parks.Teton Camping: 800-628-9988

but the website states campgrounds are on a first-come, first served basis; no reservations except at the group sites at Colter Bay and Gros Ventre.

Reservat ions : www.YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com. You could also write to Yellowstone National Park Lodges, PO Box 165, Yellowstone National Park, Wy 82190. If you wish to call for advanced reservations the number is 307-344-7311 or 1-866-439-7375. For same day reservations call 307-344-7901-many of the sites are on a first-come; first served basis including the hiker/biker sites.

Fees: $12 for 7 days entry to either Park. (You should be able to use the same entry pass to enter both Parks given the proximity of the 2 parks.)

Vehicle Storage: Storage Stables Jackson Wy. 888-867-8673; www.storagestables.com

Bus Service: Salt Lake Express with service to Jackson and West Yellowstone: 800-356-9796 or 208-656-8824 (I have not used this ser-vice. When I called the customer ser-vice representative said there would be a $10 fee for bikes. You should tell customer service when you book your reservation that you are bring-ing a bike as they will then arrange to pull a trailer for bicycles.)

Yellowstone weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Yellowstone+National+Park+WY+WYNPYELL:13

Attractions easily seen by cyclists: Lewis Falls; Norris and West Thumb geyser basins; Old Faithful and Lodge; Upper, midway and lower geyser basins; Firehole Lake drive and the bike trail at Midway Geyser basin; Lower and upper falls and Gibbon falls; Mammoth Hot Springs.

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CyCloCroSS

A Trip to the Cyclocross World Championships

By Kristin Portolese-Petersen

A few ago I picked up a copy of Behind The Stare by Geoff Proctor. Being a sports fan, with little cyclo-cross knowledge outside of the Utah Cyclocross Series (UTCX), I was fascinated with the Euro-Cross scene depicted in this book. When I fin-ished the book I put a Belgian cross race on my bucket list. A few sum-mers later I had the pleasure of meet-ing Cori and Jonathan Page (Utah resident and professional cyclocross racer) at my favorite cycling event in

Utah: The Huntsman 140. I had heard that the Pages had move to Kamas so when I saw Cori I introduced myself. As a mother, I was curious as to how she and her kids were adjusting to Utah as I had done so 10 years before at the same age with young children. From that day on, a friendship grew between us. Now that I had gotten to know, Jonathan (“JP”), I became a fan and followed his races via the web. My first pro race I attended was Cross Vegas in 2013 and I was immediately hooked after seeing the athleticism and fitness that exists in Cross at the elite level.

Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Cyclocross World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic. I went to support JP and another Utah professional, Jamey Driscoll, who I have gotten to know over this past CX season. I travelled with Jamey’s girlfriend, Carly Clifton and fellow racer Annemarie White. Cori and I had spent numerous hours planning out all of the fun we would have together on this trip. I was excited to experience the races, and see some of Belgium as I grew up in a predominantly Belgian community in Mishawaka, Indiana.

The Monday before the race Cori and I had one of the saddest conver-sations I have ever had. She had lost her pregnancy. It was heartbreak-ing to hear her sadness and how her whole family was struggling. If you have ever met the Page kids, you know they are the most polite

and bright kids and not to mention incredibly adorable. It was sad to me to think that we would all not get to enjoy this precious little Page child. Now the race did not seem so impor-tant for me to attend. I was more concerned with all of them. By the

end of the week, they decided they would make the trip to Tabor.

After a thrilling private tour in Prague on Friday, the three of us girls drove down to Tabor to watch the first day of racing with the Women and Juniors race. We bought our

Jonathan Page and his family before the start of the race.

The Belgian tent hosted quite a party.

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tickets and I felt like I was a kid on Christmas morning. All of the fans, in their fan club gear, costumes, happy smiles, country flags waving…it was all what I had anticipated and more. We weren’t there more than 15 minutes when I saw JP taking a turn on the course in between races. I yelled to him and he pulled over and gave me a hug and thanked me for coming.

I learned a lot about JP and his prerace regimen during this week-end and I think it might surprise you. Cori arranged for us to stay at this great farmhouse just outside of Tabor. When we arrived Cori was decorating a birthday cake for her

youngest, Pearl, who turned 4 that day. Poor Cori looked so weak but she was determined to give Pearl a great birthday. We were joined by JP’s long time right-hand man, mechanic Franky Van Haesebrouke. It was clear to me that he is abso-lutely devoted to the Pages and truly a member of their family.

Back to JP’s pre-race regimen…JP ate the same meal that the rest of us were served by the German couple who ran the Farm House, ham, potatoes and salad with a glass of wine. He also indulged in a piece of birthday cake. Nothing was going to stop him from being a part of his

daughter’s day. After the party had died down, and Pearl had had her fill of cake and attention, we retired

to our adjoining apartments where I found JP hard at work on the trainer and Cori just a few feet away from him.

The morning of the race we all met for breakfast. JP, again, ate what was served to all of us. No special meals, no soigneur to give him mas-sages, it is just Team Page, with Cori, the kids and Franky. I was grateful to be along for this ride. [Editor’s Note: JP has won the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship four times and finished second in the World Championships in 2007.].

We drove down to the course and found Jamey Driscoll. Jamey seemed relaxed and excited to be there. He was ready! After an exciting Juniors Race I went up to the camper to check on Cori and kids. I found Cori resting and the kids playing around JP as he warmed up and worked on

the bike. Franky was very focused making sure the Fuji bikes were perfect for JP. Every now and then he took a break to serve me a shot of some sort of green beverage…not sure what was in it but it did make the experience more fun!

As the race got closer the kids started chanting “USA-ALL THE WAY” and “PAGE DESERVES TO BE ON STAGE”. I noticed as I sat on the couch that JP had etched in the window” I <3 You” to Cori. He is so mindful of her and how she is feel-ing. Franky does one last check on the brakes and notices the brakes are rubbing. “Not good” he says. “Very frustrating mentally with the rub” he goes to work and fixes it quickly. JP

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Franky Van Haesbrouke is Jonathan Page's loyal mechanic.

The start of the women's race.

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mountain Biking

Fork Job

By Katy Andrews

“Hi Kates, it’s Dad. I found a great deal on a RockShox. It’s not quite the right size, but I think I can make it work. Give me a call back when you get this message. OK, love ya hun. Bye.” Beep! ‘You have no more messages.’

***

For as long as I can remember, my dad has been the most imagina-tive and tenacious person I know. Problems are projects and obstacles are opportunities. My dad can get anything to work. Years ago he bought an orange 1971 Porsche 911 Carrera that ran perfectly, but the dashboard clock did not. This wasn’t your standard car clock with glowing digital numbers. This was a black analog clock face with white num-bers and hour/minute hands. I could just imagine my dad sitting in the cockpit for hours with a furrowed brow, the Porsche repair manual, and a screwdriver; trying to figure out the gentlest way to remove the bro-ken clock. Once that was out, I’m sure he spent another several hours determining how to rig the new clock into the dash. How much of the dash panel did he need to shave off? What should he use to fill in the gap at the top? How would he secure the new clock into the dash? All of these questions would have been moot

had he just bought the exact clock he needed from one of the many Porsche restoration cata-logs scattered about the house, but my dad had a better idea. Why buy an over-priced Porsche clock when he could get a perfectly good clock at Target with glow-in-the-dark numbers and everything? It was round, just like the original, but wasn’t quite the same diameter and wasn’t quite the same depth. I don’t know how long it took, but he got that clock mounted in there and it worked perfectly. Maybe he didn’t use the most conventional or straightforward process, but he loved every min-

ute of thinking through the problem, coming up with his own creative solution, and enjoying the validation of his inspired plan as the best one all along. My dad has always been a true Rube Goldberg.

My dad built and maintained all of the bicycles of my childhood. My first blue and white two-wheeler with the sparkly blue banana seat on which Dad taught me to ride; the red 10-speed road bike with shifters on the down tube that got me home just before dark on summer nights; the silver and blue bike that I had to share with my brother (now how was that a good idea?). My parents sent me away to college with a shiny black 10-speed that my dad put together from components that came off of the various bikes that had been in and out of the garage for the last 18 years and, according to Dad, were still perfectly good. My graduation present was a beautiful red and black mountain bike that my dad built from scratch. And this time all the components were new and intended just for this bike. When my family arrived at my apartment dur-ing graduation weekend I gave them hurried hugs and kisses and strained to look behind them for the bike. Dad rolled it through the front door and I grabbed the handlebars with one hand and put my other hand on the saddle. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” I pushed my way through my family gathered at the front door, rolled the bike back out, and took it for its maiden voyage.

I rode that bike all over for a year or so and the more I rode, the more I desired what everyone else seemed to have on their mountain bikes, but I did not: a suspension fork. But a highly technical component like that was expensive and I worked two minimum wage jobs in Jackson Hole. I shared my woes with the best bike whiz in the world: my dad. I don’t think I knew consciously, but deep

down I knew that Dad would solve this problem.

When not poring through Porsche restoration catalogs, my dad would pore through bicycle component cat-alogs. His keen sense for great deals was nothing short of amazing and this time was no exception. He called to tell me that he found a RockShox suspension fork on super clearance, but there was one tiny problem: the steer tube diameter of the fork was 1 1/8 inches and the head tube of my bike was 1 inches. When he told me this, my head hung towards my chest and I let out a little sigh into the mouthpiece of the phone.

“But I’ve been thinking about this and I’m pretty sure that I can cut off the steer tube of your current fork and then slide it over the smaller steer tube of the RockShox. I will just add a few rivet pins and the whole assembly should fit perfectly into the head tube of your bike.”

Well, of course! There is always a solution! This was too good of a deal to pass up and there was no way a 1 inch suspension fork would ever be this cheap. He cut the steer tube from my old fork and slid it over the RockShox steer tube, but the fit wasn’t tight enough, so he shimmed them together with a strip of alumi-num from a Coke can. He fixed the two steer tubes together with a few rivet pins and attempted to slide the whole assembly into the head tube of my bike. But the rivets were getting caught on the inside of the head tube, so he shaved down the rivet heads so that they were almost flush with the outer steer tube. Maybe this compro-mised the rivets and maybe it didn’t, but I’ll be damned if that steer tube didn’t slide right into the head tube.

I spent another few months riding that bike with my totally sweet sus-pension fork. When my dad came out for a visit, he meticulously inspected the fork assembly and when he fin-ished, he looked up at me with a twinkle in his eyes and a toothy smile and said, “Let’s go to Moab!”

So off we went to Mecca and road up and down the slickrock. After the ride I noticed that my fork seemed loose in the head tube. Dad tightened the head set, rode it around the trail-head parking lot, tweaked some other parts, rode it again, and begrudgingly said, “We should probably go to the bike shop.” The whole world seemed to screech to a halt when I heard that. I don’t think I had ever heard my dad say that. He looked slightly dejected and I wasn’t sure if that was what he really wanted. I wasn’t sure if that was what I really wanted. I mean, how could it be that my dad was not able to fix this bike? He could fix all my other bikes, but not this one?!

The bell tinkled as we opened the front door of the shop. I wheeled my bike through the cluster of new mountain bikes, clothing, and water bottles to the mechanic in the back.

He was intent on adjusting the derail-leur of a bike up on the stand, but as we approached he looked up, wiped his greasy hands on a rag, and greeted us with a smile. My dad proceeded to tell him the whole story of how he assembled the pieces of my RockShox so that it would fit on my bike. By the time my dad was finished explaining the situation, the mechanic stood there with his mouth part-way open just staring at my dad with unblinking eyes.

“So, I think one of the rivets might be loose. Is there any way you could put another rivet in there?” asked my dad.

“Sir, I wouldn’t touch that fork with a ten-foot pole.” The mechanic went on to explain that if he did any work on my dad’s crazy invention, it would be a liability for him and there was no way he would send someone out on a contraption as dangerous as the one we just brought in to him. Dangerous?! It never occurred to me that my Rube Goldberg Fork Job could be dangerous! I mean, I had been riding with it for months with-out any issues!

“But,” he held up a finger and turned to the shelf behind him. He lifted up a silver suspension fork and laid it on the counter between us, “I do have this used Manitou fork with a 1 inch steer tube that I’ll sell you for fifty bucks.”

I turned and looked at my dad to

see what he wanted to do. He shook his head, shrugged his shoulders, and glanced at the floor with a look of a defeat. I knew in my heart that what he really wanted was to fix it. With enough time and tools, he could concoct something amazing and ingenious. But what did I want to do? Would I be in defiance of my dad if I bought the fork from the shop? I hesitated for a few moments and then turned away from my dad and towards the mechanic.

***

Later that evening at the camp-ground I was chopping vegetables for dinner. Dad’s walk to the van to get us beers was taking forever, so I wiped my hands on the dishtowel and walked towards the van. As I walked behind it, there was Dad with his back turned towards me, drinking his beer, and gazing at my bike with its brand new fork. As I approached from behind he turned to me with a smile. “Oh, hi Kates!” He scurried over to the cooler and popped open a bottle for me to. He put his arm around my shoulder and gave me a big sideways hug as we clinked our bottlenecks.

Katy Andrews lives in Salt Lake City and has graduated from her first mountain bike, but still uses it as a commuter ride around town.

Katy and the bike - Moab, 1998.

Top: Katy's Dad gave her the bike in 1996 as a graduation present.Below: The bike continues on as a commuter. Unfortunately, no photos of the fork could be found. All photos courtesy Katy Andrews.

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touring

Quiet on the Kaibab Plateau - A Cycling TripBy Andy Writt

The idea for the trip started with a late April four day weekend and no plans, and I knew I wanted to see someplace new. I hadn’t been to the Grand Canyon so I decided to do some research into the North Rim, where I heard it was both beautiful and a bit less crowded than the South Rim. A quick search revealed that Highway 67, the road into the North Rim, would not be open until the middle of May, and my plans seemed to be scuttled before they really took shape. Then it hit me, there was a forty-four mile long two lane high-way with no traffic on it, I wondered if it was rideable.

Highway 67 heads south out of Jacob Lake towards the North Rim, thirty miles in is the official entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, and then it is another fourteen miles to the rim. That day I phoned the forest service in Northern Arizona and asked whether it was kosher to bike on the road even though it was closed. A pleasant ranger said she thought so, but that I should beware of plows clearing the road for its opening. Then I called the Jacob Lake Inn to inquire about the con-ditions of the road, the fellow that answered the phone told me he had just arrived for the season and wasn’t too hip to the conditions of the entire road. However he had jogged up it a mile or so and hadn’t run into any snow, as far as he knew the road was clear. That’s all I needed to hear, the decision was made and I would head down to do some exploring.

I really did not know what to expect, but after a seven hour drive from Salt Lake I arrived at the Jacob Lake Inn. Headed out of Fredonia, Arizona the road starts to climb out of the desert. For a bit the highway goes through Pinyon and Sagebrush and then you arrive on the Kaibab Plateau. This is where Jacob Lake Inn is situated, it is just a bend in the road with the Inn, a cafe and gas sta-tion connected and across the street a seasonal campground. All of this is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, it is gorgeous.

When I checked in the desk clerk was surprised to find out I was stay-ing for two nights. It seemed this place was more of just a one night stop-over at that time of year, rarely did anyone stay longer. I told her I was going to poke around on my bike for a couple of days and do some exploring, and while I explained this I focused in on a cartoonish painting

of a squirrel behind her. I told her it was a cool painting of a squirrel. Oh yeah, that is a Kaibab squirrel, she explained. I had had no idea a tufted eared, white bushy tailed squirrel was endemic to the Kaibab. Wonderful, now I had a mission, go out and find a Kaibab squirrel!

After check-in I headed up the closed highway, ducked the gate and found myself in utter solitude. An initial climb up a hill shortly landed me at a fire tower that was open for climbing. I imagine the view to be stupendous, but my fear of heights precluded me from climbing to the top. I biked on from there, up the highway, soon discovering a plethora of packed dirt side roads headed in all directions. My touring tires at 1.75” proved perfect for these tracks and I wound around these for a while as the day waned, careful not to get lost in their sometimes labyrinthian jumble through the ponderosas. From

my forays on these roads I would guess you could spend days explor-ing them, though I reckon it would be prudent to have a GPS to prevent getting lost.

That first afternoon was an excel-lent introduction to the area and I looked forward to more in the com-ing days. Come evening I had a nice dinner at the Inn’s cafe and finished it off with one of the home-made cookies they are famous for. During dinner a young couple from New Zealand came in bundled from head to toe, they were traveling the States on their touring motorcycles. They huddled over cups of tea to warm

up, and when I left I figured out why. While I dined a strong cold wind had started to blow from the north, it would portend the next days weather.

That next morning I awoke to a howling wind and a rather sub-stantial snowstorm. Quickly it was apparent that biking would be off the itinerary for the day, it would have been a perfect day for a fat bike, but alas I had only my touring bike. Luckily I had brought along hiking boots and waterproof gear. The wind subsided a bit and I had a peaceful hike through the ponderosas, the red of the trunks contrasting beautifully with the white of the snow. And just like the day before, all was quiet.

When I first started planning this trip I had thoughts of biking the full forty-four miles into the rim and setting up camp. These plans were soon whittled into a more realistic vision of day trips, probably for the best considering the snowstorm of day two. My third and final day on the Plateau broke sunny and mild, I lingered a bit over coffee allowing

the snow from the day before to melt. My plan for the last day on the

Kaibab was to bike out to a nice spot for lunch and then double back from there. It was still a bit chilly when I started out, the temperature in the low forties, but it warmed up a bit as the miles went by. After about fifteen sunny miles on the highway I arrived at a summit and feeling good I pushed on. Soon the road grew more shaded as it dropped down the other side and yesterdays snow was still covering the road, so rather than risking a fall and injury I decided to return to the sun of the summit and have my lunch. Fortified by my meal, I again explored many of the dirt tracks on my way back to Jacob Lake. At one point on a dirt road I found a nice overlook and could see the Grand Canyon in the distance. I’m sure as far as Grand Canyon views go it was not spectacular, but at least I got a peek at it. It turned out to be an amazing ride and I was beaming when I made my way back to the car, a bit sad that it was time to head north and back to the city.

Even though I did not get to do all the biking I had intended on the trip I was very happy with how everything worked out. I would not hesitate to repeat the trip, especially as I did not get to spy a Kaibab squirrel and really would like to. Always some-thing else to look forward to.

Above: Lunch at the Summit.Top right: Jacob Lake Inn. Accommodations and cafe in one.Right: Day One on the Dirt Roads.Far right: Jacob Lake, A Bend in the Road.Below right: A Closed Highway Makes a Fine Bike Path.Photos by Andrew Writt.

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Utah BMXRAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor

and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 W, 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, Race Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race at 7, May through September (practices starting in April with additional practices on Tuesdays through May), Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, radcanyonbmx@radcanyonbmx.com, radcanyonbmx.com

Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx racing at the Legacy Events center 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, kevin@klikphoto.net, lrbmx.com, radcanyon-bmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_Outdoor_Schedule_2014.pdf

June 12-14, 2015 — USA BMX Great Salt Lake Nationals, South Jordan, UT, Location: 5200 W, 9800 South. Weekly practices on Tuesdays from May 1 through the end of September. Weekly racing on Thursdays from May 1 through the end of September., Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, radcanyonbmx@radcanyonbmx.com, radcanyonbmx.com, facebook.com/radcanyonbmx

March 21, 2015 — USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships, Rock Hill, SC,

Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, usacycling.org

April 25-26, 2015 — USA Cycling Collegiate BMX National Championships, Powder Springs, GA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, usacycling.org

Utah AdvocacyBike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy

Group., Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org

Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation Division Conference room., Becka Roolf, 801-535-6630, bikeslc@slcgov.com, bikeslc.com

Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Bicycle Facilities Planning Meetings are third Wednesday each month from 4-6 p.m., with the exception of the month when the Quarterly County Advisory Committee is meeting on the third Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (see website for meeting details). Meetings are held in Suite N-3001 of the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT. 801-468-3351, Megan Hillyard, 801-468-3351, MHillyard@slco.org, bicycle.slco.org

Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber County’s trails group. We are committed to the idea that a non-motorized network of public pathways significantly contribute to our community’s economic vitality and quality of life., Mark Bedel, 801-393-2304, wp@weberpathways.org, Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, rod@weberpathways.org, weber-pathways.org

Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We accept all types and styles of riders, most important we want people to ride their bikes and enjoy doing it. Most of us love riding our bikes in all types of weather and in multiple disciplines. The Alliance is located in Southern Utah and has group rides to help people get out, meet new friends, and most importantly, have fun riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, lukas@mooseknuckleral-liance.org, mooseknuckleralliance.org

Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435-649-6839, charlie@mountaintrails.org, moun-taintrails.org

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824-5339, bonnevilleshorelinetrail@gmail.com, bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org

Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, run by volunteers. The mis-sion of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) Coalition is to assist city, county, state and federal agencies and other public and private partners in completing a multi-use trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor and the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, 801-694-8925, parleystrail@gmail.com, par-leystrail.org

Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Come join us every first Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm at 48 N. 300 W. We promote bike safety, culture, and better relations between bikes and cars., Zac Whitmore, 801-356-1378, zwhitmore@gmail.com, Heather Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@gmail.com, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail.com, bikeprovo.org

Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@gropromotions.com, dmbta.org

Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutah-bicycle@gmail.com, southernutahbicycleal-liance.org

WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity.com, ida-homtb.org

Events, Swaps,LecturesSalt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last

Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/

Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, heatpolocompany@gmail.com, facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/

Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport.com, coles-port.com, mountaintrails.org

April 1-May 31, 2015 — Bike It or Hike It, Tentative for 2015, Henderson, NV, From fam-ily friendly to challenging, Henderson offers over 184 miles of trails to explore by bike or by foot. Take a “selfie” in front of any of the trail signage including trailheads, kiosks and interpretive signs. Send your photo to

BikeHenderson@cityofhenderson.com for a chance to win prizes. , Charlene Ham, 877-775-5252, bikehenderson@cityofhenderson.com, bikehenderson.org

April 10, 2015 — Utah Bike Summit, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, The seventh annual Utah Bike Summit brings together bicycle users, bicycle and trail advocates, representatives from our bike industries, cycling event pro-moters, city planners, representatives from Utah’s tourism industry, local and state gov-ernment officials with one common goal, to promote biking in Utah. Find out what has been accomplished, network with others who are moving efforts along, and find out what you can do to keep us rolling towards #1.Provo Library at Academy Square, Phil Sarnoff, 801-440-3729, psarnoff@bikeutah.org, utahbikesummit.com, bikeutah.org

April 11, 2015 — Crazy Spokes, Henderson, NV, Crazy Spokes is an outdoor cycling adven-ture, fit for the novice rider to the adventur-ous thrill seeker. It features a 30 mile orga-nized bike ride and bike parade., Charlene Ham, 877-775-5252, bikehenderson@cityof-henderson.com, bikehenderson.org

April 17-18, 2015 — Adventure + Gear Expo, Sandy, UT, Adventure + Gear (A+G) is the largest public expo for Outdoor Action Sports in the state of Utah. Over 100,000 sq/ft of outdoor gear, adventure resources and other things that really matter. Most exhibit-ing retailers and manufacturers are head-quartered or provide jobs in Utah. Attendees can also learn about ways of assisting the incredible non-profits that fight to preserve the wilderness that we love and keep our trails maintained., Scott Kerr, 801-718-5565, skerr.su@gmail.com, adventuregearexpo.com

April 24-25, 2015 — MOG Sales & COPMOBA Bike/Gear Swap, MOG Fest, Grand Junction, CO, 11th annual outdoor gear sale and bike/gear swap in downtown Grand Junction, CO. Over 50 brands & vendors. Closeout deals on outdoor gear and apparel. Beer tent. Live music. Kids activities., Jen Taylor, 970-250-9682, Jen.Taylor@mountainkhakis.com, mogoutdoorfest.com, copmoba.org

May 2, 2015 — GOTS Bike and Outdoor Toy Swap, Salt Lake City, UT, Held at Wild Rose, 702 3rd Ave, Check in on Friday, Swap on Saturday., Tim Metos, (801) 533-8671, tim@wildrosesports.com, wildrosesports.com

May 4-8, 2015 — Gear Up for Bike to Work Week, Yes, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Davey Davis, 801-328-2453, davey@bicy-clecollective.org, bicyclecollective.org

May 6, 2015 — National Bike to School Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on your way to school., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com,

May 9-10, 2015 — Young Riders Bike Swap, Park City, UT, Benefits Young Riders Youth Mountain Biking Program. Located at The Yard, 1255 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT. Saturday May 9th 8am-5pm and Sunday May 10th 11am-3pm. Buy or sell gear., Julie Minahan, 435-640-8642, julie.minahan@gmail.com, youngriders.com

May 15, 2015 — UTA Bike Bonanza, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Free to public Bike Bonanza, 4pm-8pm at the Gallivan Center SLC. Entertainment, prizes, booths, and more. Bring family, bring friends!, Jan Maynard, 801-287-2065, JMaynard@rideuta.com, Cheryl Anderson, 801-287-2062, canderson@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com

May 15, 2015 — National Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on your way to work., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com,

May 15, 2015 — Ogden Mayor’s Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, 8:00 a.m. at A1 parking lot near the Social Science bldg at WSU, Free pancake breakfast at City Hall, 2549 Washington Blvd. We will be riding from WSU to the river parkway and following thet river parkway to the frontrunner station before finishing at City Municipal building for a media event and breakfast. Passport event, Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity.com, utarideshare.com, ogdenc-ity.com

May 16-17, 2015 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, Park City, UT, 9-5 Sat., 9-3 Sun. $10 fee if bike sells. Proceeds go to Mountain Trails Foundation. Drop bikes off at Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. on 5/15. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/17., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport.com, mountaintrails.org, colesport.com

May 20, 2015 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Cyclists will take to the roads, escorted in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways, 7 pm, Gallivan Center. Bike ride at 10 to 12 mph, mostly flat or minimum grade, about 11 miles., Tegan Feudale, 717-503-4275, trfeu-dale@gmail.com, rideofsilence.org

May 20, 2015 — Salt Lake City Bicycle Co. Ladies Night, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 pm at Salt Lake City Bicycle Co., 247 S. 500 E. Mini Classes on bicycle maintenance, bicycle fitting and women’s bicycle equipment. Food and prizes., Brent Hulme, 801-746-8366, brent@slcbike.com, slcbike.com

May 20, 2015 — Ride of Silence, tentative, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, 7 pm, Cyclists will take to the roads, escorted in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. (New Location) Dixon Middle School in Provo (750 W 200 N) on at 7 pm., Blu Robinson, 801-319-7218, 801-426-8800, bluryan@gmail.com, Lucy Ordaz, 801-787-4384, lucyo@provo.edu, rideofsilence.org

May 23, 2015 — SLUG Cat, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Alleycat race. Registration from 4-5. Event from 5-7 pm., Angela Brown, 801-487-9221, angela@slugmag.com, Carl Acheson, 801-487-9221, carl@slugmag.com, slugmag.com

May 29, 2015 — Bike To Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Park City, UT, Heinrich Deters, 435-649-8710, 435-659-1188 , hdeters@parkcity.org, Dawn Bowling, 435-649-6839, dawn@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org, basin-recreation.com

May 30, 2015 — Pedal Palooza, Herriman, UT, An event for the whole family, kids bike parade, kids bike races, bike safety rodeo, helmet safety inspection, helmet decorating station, adult/kid mountain bike event. 10 am (pre-event helmet checks at 9), Butterfield Park, Kami Greenhagen,

801-913-3251, kgreenhagen@gmail.com, pp.infinitecycles.com

May 30, 2015 — Bike Prom, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Bike Prom, the Bicycle Collective’s annual fancy shindig. Pierpont Place, 163 W. Pierpont Ave. Wear your prom outfits. Pre-prom ride: Liberty Park (Northeast corner) 6:00pm, Syhalla Bales, 801-815-5508, syhalla@gmail.com, Jace Burbidge, 801-328-2453, jace.burbidge@gmail.com, David Davis, 801-328-2453, info@bicyclecollective.org, bicyclecollective.org, bikeprom.com

May 30, 2015 — Get Into the River, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Come learn about the animals and habitats supported by the river and how communities and individuals are enjoying it each and every day. There will be educational and recreational dem-onstrations during the festivities. Bring your bikes, your strollers, and your walking shoes and experience the Jordan River Parkway!, Laura Hanson, 801-536-4158, lahanson@utah.gov, Jen Parsons-Soran, 801-502-6794, get-intotheriver@gmail.com, getintotheriver.org

June 20-21, 2015 — Ananconda Bike Festival, Anaconda, MT, Pedal the Pintlers, 25 mile, 50 mile, or the most challenging Century ride: 100 mile rides through arguably the most beautiful landscapes of Southwest Montana, Chad Lanes, 406-563-7988, 406-563-2034, chadlanes@msn.com, Anaconda Bike Fest , 406-563-7988, letsride@anacondabikefest.org, anacondabikefest.org

July 18, 2015 — Goathead Weevil Release, Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteers are needed to join the Jordan River Commission as we release puncturevine weevils along the Jordan River Parkway. These insects play an important role in managing goatheads on the trail., Laura Hanson, 801-536-4158, lahanson@utah.gov, Jen Parsons-Soran, 801-502-6794, getintotheriver@gmail.com, jordanrivercom-mission.org

August 15, 2015 — Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling Revival of Sustainable Folly! Various Western Locations., Paul Gruber, 888-622-4044, nbb@newbelgium.com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat

September 22, 2015 — World Car Free Day, UT, Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, world-carfree.net

November 14, 2015 — Henderson Stroll ‘n Roll, Henderson , NV, Our spin on the Ciclovia phenomenon that is sweeping the globe. Founded in Bogota, Columbia, it’s where roads are closed to motorized traffic, allow-ing the community to come together and enjoy the streets on bicycles, skates, skate-boards or simply on foot. The car-free street fair is packed with activities for all ages. Along the route, enjoy children’s activities, interactive demonstrations, free fitness class-es and games., Charlene Ham, 877-775-5252, bikehenderson@cityofhenderson.com, Annette Mullins, 877-775-5252, bikehender-son@cityofhenderson.com, bikehenderson.org

Mountain BikeTours and Festivals

March 6-8, 2015 — Poison Spider Bicycles Spring Thaw, Moab, UT, Fun long week-end with Demo bikes, women’s ride,shuttles, frame giveaway, and guided group rides on Bar M and the Mag 7 Trail. Food and parties, Preregister for free t-shirt!, Billy , 435-259-7882, 800-635-1792, shop@poisonspiderbicycles.com, poisonspiderbicycles.com, moabthaw.com

March 7-8, 2015 — VIDA MTB Series: Sedona MTB Festival, VIDA MTB Series, Sedona, AZ, Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com

March 13-15, 2015 — Outerbike Spring, Moab, UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gear on world class trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films., Don Wiseman, 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@west-ernspirit.com, outerbike.com

March 15-19, 2015 — The Maze, Moab, UT, 5-day, 120-mile guided tour (maximum of 7 guests) of the Maze, the most remote section of Canyonlands National Park. Tour includes 4-nights camping, transportation, food and flight out at end of tour back to Moab. Also available March 22-26, April 5-9, April 12-16, April 19-23, May 10-14, May 17-21, May 24-28, Sept. 13-17, Sept. 21-25, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, Oct. 4-8, Oct. 18-22, Oct. 26-30, Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven-tures.com, Tim Schall, 800-596-2953, 800-559-1978, , escapeadventures.com

March 16-19, 2015 — White Rim (MTB), Moab, UT, 4-day, 94-101 mile guided tour follows the edge of canyons carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Tour includes 3-nights camping, transportation and food. Also available Event Dates 2013: March 23-26, March 30-April 2, April 6-9, 9-12, 13-16, 16-19, 20-23, 23-26, 30-May 3, May 4-7, 7-10, 11-14, 14-17, 18-21, 21-24, 25-28, 28-31, Sept. 10-13, 14-17, 17-20, 21-24, 24-27, Oct. 1-4, 8-11, 12-15, 15-18, 19-22, 22-25., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven-tures.com, escapeadventures.com

March 20-22, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Hurricane, UT, BetterRide’s team of profes-sional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

March 21-22, 2015 — Red Rock Fat Tire Festival, Blue Diamond, NV, Friday night pasta dinner. Saturday race 50k/100k mtb race, single track that runs through joshua trees, beaver-tail cacti, and banana yucca. The race is supported by 4 aid stands. 25k/50k non com-petitive ride options also. Sunday tour of Red Rock Cottonwood Valley-all riders of all abili-ties are encouraged to ride the tour, which goes on Landmine Loop, a fun beginner trail with smooth gravel single-track, fun climbs and descents for different fitness and ability levels. Additional options for Advanced rid-ers., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadventures.com, Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@esca-peadventures.com, rrfattirefestival.com

March 27-29, 2015 — Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival, Hurricane, UT, Ride with us on some of the most stunning trails in the world with

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Zion National Park as your backdrop. Fun festivities, awesome demo bikes,beer gar-den, dutch oven dinner, prizes & more!, DJ Morisette, 435-635-5455, hu@otesports.com, otesports.com, hurricanmtbfestival.com

March 27-29, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Sedona, AZ, BetterRide’s team of profession-al coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con-trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@betterride.net, bet-terride.net

April 3-5, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team of professional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con-trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@betterride.net, bet-terride.net

April 23-26, 2015 — US Bank Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Fruita, CO, 2oth Annual festival which is the kickoff to Mtn bike season in CO, World renowned trails, expo,Clunker Crit, Prizes, and live music, Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, fruitafattirefestival.com

April 24-26, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp - Women’s , Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s team of professional coaches isdedicated to teach-ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

May 8-10, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro-fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

May 9, 2015 — Desert RATS MTB Classic, Fruita, CO, 100K Endurance Mountain Bike Race and 50K ride. On the western slope of Colorado, the famous Kokopelli Trail winds its way through sagebrush, ledgy slickrock, winding double track, sandy washes, fast jeep trails and crosses the state line toward Moab, Utah. This trail is the site of the Desert R.A.T.S. Classic., Kyle Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com, geminiadven-tures.com/cycling-events/drclassic, gemin-iadventures.com

May 9, 2015 — Gooseberry Mesa Mountain Bike Poker Ride, Springdale, UT, A fundraising activity sponsored by the Rotary Club of Zion Canyon. The Club is raising money to fund the installation of water filling station project. The ride is a “poker ride” where participants accumulate playing cards along the ride. At the end of the ride, the person with the best poker hand will win a cash prize. The ride is about 9 miles long and should take about 1.5-2 hours to complete., Daisy Hobbs, 435-772-7771, 435-669-5758, dhobbs@xanterra.com, springdaletown.com/rotary-club/mtn-bike-poker-ride/

May 15-17, 2015 — MECCA Spring MTB Festival, Green River, UT, Registration begins Friday at 1pm followed by a “warm up ride” at 3pm. Evening meal is provided as is a prize draw-ing. Saturday begins with a provided break-fast and then all-day, guided rides, ranging from beginner to advanced. Finish up on Sunday morning with a provided breakfast and a guided (or on-your-own) scenic ride. Family-friendly (meal tickets only available)., Kim Player, 435-653-2440, meccabikeclub@etv.net, biketheswell.org

May 15-17, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Durango, CO, BetterRide’s team of profes-sional coaches is dedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

May 15-17, 2015 — Eagle Outside Festival, Eagle, CO, Massive free bike and product demo. Firebird 40 MTB Race, Clinics, the Mother of a Half 1/2 Marathon, 10K trail run, 5K road event, 1K kids race., Mike McCormack, mikemac@eagleoutsidefesti-val.com, eagleoutsidefestival.com

May 16-17, 2015 — VIDA MTB Series: Valmont Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series, Boulder, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com

May 16 — Amazing Earthfest, Fredonia, AZ, 8th Annual - Joy Jordan Woodhill Trail Ride (BLM): 10-25 mile non-technical loops on hard-packed natural surface with expansive views of the Kaibab Plateau and Grand Staircase. Fredonia Welcome Center, US 89-A, Fredonia, AZ, 8 am Arizona time., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, jiw@gwi.net, amaz-ingearthfest.com

May 22-24, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Crested Butte, CO, BetterRide’s team of professional coaches isdedicated to teach-ing riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-

ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

May 31-September 25, 2015 — Bryce and Zion National Parks (MTB), St. George, UT, 6-day, 140-mile guided Mtn Biking Tour thru Brian Head, Red Canyon, Navajo Lake Trail, Virgin River Rim and Hiking the Zion Narrows. Tour includes 5-night camping and 1 inn or 5-night all inns, transportation and food. Also available throughout the summer. May 31-June 5 (inns), June 14-19 (camp), June 28-July 3 (camp), July 12-17 (camp), August 2-7 (camp), August 16-21 (camp), September 6-11 (camp), September 20-25 (inns)., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadventures.com, esca-peadventures.com

June 5-7, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Park City, UT, BetterRide’s team of professional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con-trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@betterride.net, bet-terride.net

June 5-7, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp - Womens’s , Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of professional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, pat-rick@betterride.net, betterride.net

June 6, 2015 — National Trails Day, Weber County, UT, Partnership with USFS, focused on eradicating invasive weeds. Weber Pathways Trail Day. Come out an build trails! Check website for details., Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, outreach@weberpathways.org, weberpathways.org

June 11-18, 2015 — Granite Ridge Girls and Stone Temple Mountain Bike Camp, Cheyenne, WY, Curt Gowdy State Park. 2 1/2 day girls camp June 11-13, 4 12 day coed camp June 14-18, grades 7-12, ages 13-18. Riding skills and education sessions. , Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, enduro.rv@gmail.com, laramieenduro.org

June 12-14, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro-fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

June 13, 2015 — VIDA MTB Series: Beti Bike Bash, VIDA MTB Series, Lakewood, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinics, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com

June 19-21, 2015 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, Rapid City, SD, Promoting Mountain Biking in the Black Hills of South Dakota through bikes, brews and BBQ. Socials with a feature film, races, poker run and more. , Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, kristy.lintz@rcgov.org, bhfattirefestival.com, rcparksandrec.org

June 19-21, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Flagstaff, AZ, BetterRide’s team of profession-al coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con-trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@betterride.net, bet-terride.net

June 19-21, 2015 — Grand Canyon Fat Tire Festival, Kaibab Lodge, AZ, 2nd Annual. 100 & 58 mile GC Alpine 100 MTB race, 50 mile 5 Fingers Rainbow Rim Non-Competitive MTB ride, Festival with food, family events, and live music. 12 & 25 mile East Rim and Saddle Mountain MTB tour with Escape Adventures. Saturday’s race is unlike any mountain bike race you’ve ever done, as you swoop through aspen and ponderosa pine on double track to the breathtaking North Rim of the Grand Canyon, ride in and out of forests on incredible rim skirting single-track. Sunday’s tour is fun for the whole fam-ily overlooking Saddle Mountain Wilderness and East Rim of the Grand Canyon., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@esca-peadventures.com, Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@escapead-ventures.com, gcfattirefestival.com

June 20-21, 2015 — VIDA MTB Series: Keystone Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series, Keystone , CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com

June 20, 2015 — Beaver Dam 49er Gravel Grinder, Beaver Dam State Park, NV, Ride the Rim and see the park from a different perspective. Pedal down an old chaining road that runs along the Park’s rim and winds you through pinyon and juniper trees. The course then swings around back to the main park road and down into Campground B where barbequed hamburgers await to be devoured., Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com, bea-verdamgravelgrinder.com

June 25-28, 2015 — Ride Sun Valley Mountain Bike Festival, Sun Valley, ID, 4 days of Sun Valley’s best singletrack and mountain bike fun for riders of all ages and abilities. The festival features free guided rides, clinics, races, a bike expo, beer garden, enter-tainment and more. June 26 Sheeptown Drag RacesJune 26-28 Enduro Cup “Sun Valley Super Enduro”June 26- Downtown Prologue TT, criterium/team relay and open-ing night partyJune 27- Sun Valley Super Enduro Day OneJune 28- Sun Valley Super Enduro Day Two and awards partyJune 28 Idaho Pumptrack State Championships, Greg Randolph, 800-634-3347, greg@visit-sunvalley.com, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@mtsports.com, ridesunvalley.com, visitsunvalley.com

June 25-28, 2015 — Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, World’s Oldest Mountain Bike Festival, Chainless World Championships, Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race, Bridges of the Butte townie tour on June 28 – 29. KEEN Rippin Chix camps for women, and guided mountain bike rides and free shuttles to premiere trails also are highlights., Crested Butte Chamber , 970-703-3366, 970-349-6438, cbinfo@chamber.com, Shaun Matusewicz, 970-703-3366, Shaun@ironorchidevents.com, cbbikeweek.com

June 29-October 9, 2015 — Canyonlands, Arches & Moab Multi-Sport Adventure (MTB), Moab, UT, 6-days, 5 nights Hiking, Rafting, Mountain Biking, Intro to Rock Climbing & Canyoneering in the amazing National Parks. Camping and Inns options: March 29-April 3 (camp), March 22-27 (inns), April 26-May 1 (inns), May 3-8 (camp), May 10-15 (camp), September 6-11 (camp), September 20-25 (camp), October 4-9 (inns)., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapead-ventures.com, escapeadventures.com

July 3-5, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Crested Butte, CO, BetterRide’s team of professional coaches is dedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con-trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@betterride.net, bet-terride.net

July 5-September 4, 2015 — Grand Staircase Escalante Singletrack (MTB), Panguitch, UT, 6-days, The Grand Staircase Lower Canyons provide exploring, camping, and backcoun-trymountain biking. Secluded Trails, private vistas, high mountain lakes & an abundance of wildlife. Cabins: July 5-10, August 2-7, August 30-September 4., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven-tures.com, escapeadventures.com

July 5-August 7, 2015 — Colorado Trail MTB Tour, Monroe, CO, July 5-10, 13-18, 19-24, Aug 2-7. You’ll explore unspoiled landscapes, rush through cool mountain air, drink in 360 degree mountain views and pedal past carpeted fields of wildflowers (which can be handle-bar high). High altitude camp-sites offer a canopy of bright stars and deep sleep at night. Your experienced guide takes care of all the route finding, planning and logistics., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizard-headcyclingguides.com

July 5-August 7, 2015 — Crested Butte Singletrack MTB Tour, Crested Butte, CO, July 5-10, Aug 2-7. Lizard Head Cycling Guides’ Crested Butte Singletrack MTB Tour covers the immensely beautiful, challenging and remote terrain in the Elk Mountains of south-central Colorado. This 6-day tour covers the singletrack CB’s locals love best. This tour does not fool around; it delivers prime singletrack, stellar campsites and the best swimming holes the Elk Mountains can serve up. , John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcy-clingguides.com

July 10-12, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Winter Park, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro-fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

July 18-19, 2015 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Winter Park, CO, Learn new skills, increase confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never before. World class women’s only instructional weekend camp for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@dirtseries.com, Emily Neuman, 604-484-6238, info@dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com

July 24-26, 2015 — Bryce Canyon Fat Tire Festival, Ruby’s Inn, UT, MTB race, family tour, Sunday ride options. 36k and 66k race options. Family Tour is great for all ages, 9 mile ride consisting of 6 miles of paved bike path and 3 miles of dirt road. Sunday Tour is fun for the whole family and includes a pancake breakfast, a gourmet lunch, and spectacular views. You can choose from a family and kid friendly 9 mile ride, a moderate 14 mile ride or an intermediate/advanced 17 mile ride., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven-tures.com, Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@escapeadventures.com, bcfattirefestival.com

July 25-26, 2015 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Park City, UT, Learn new skills, increase confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never before. World class women’s only instructional weekend camp for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@dirtseries.com, Emily Neuman, 604-484-6238, info@dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com

July 26-August 14, 2015 — Glacier National Park Bike Tour, Whitefish, MT, July 26-31, August 2-7, 9-14. Our Glacier National Park Bike Tour has suitable options for cyclists of all abilities. Ride as much as or as little as desired. There are BIG climbs and bonus mileage options available each day. Both parks provide not to be missed hiking options to waterfalls, verdant meadows filled with wildflowers and mountain summits. We’ll take a few of these treks to add variety to the week’s activities., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

July 30, 2015 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, UT, Utah’s first and only Mountain Bike Challenge for women. Group Clinic or Race Option (beginner, sport, expert, or relay cat-egories). Age-group cash prizes. Finish line celebration., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail.com, wildflowertrailfest.com

July 31-August 1, 2015 — White Rim in One Night, Moab, UT, Ride the entire White Rim Trail in a single night during a full moon. Fully supported. Everything included for only $30. , Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking@gmail.com, Jake Weber, 801-592-1348, sierrabra-voone@gmail.com, epicbiking.com

August 1-2, 2015 — Knobby Tire Bike Tour of Idaho City, Idaho City, ID, We will ride round trip from Boise to beautiful downtown Idaho City - a total of 88 miles., idahowalkbike.org

August 7-9, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Park City, UT, BetterRide’s team of professional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con-trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@betterride.net, bet-terride.net

August 8-16, 2015 — BlomFest, Salmon, ID, Come join the most unorganized mountain bike gathering in Idaho. Blomfest is 9 days of high alpine, primative trail riding all over Lemhi County. Ride at your own risk!, Max Lohmeyer, 208 756 7613, blom@ridesalmon.com, Marc Landblom, 435 260 0991, mar-clandblom@gmail.com, ridesalmon.com

August 14-16, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Evergreen, CO, BetterRide’s team of pro-fessional coaches isdedicated to teaching

riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

August 15-16, 2015 — VIDA MTB Series: Crested Butte Mountain Resort, VIDA MTB Series, Crested Butte, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com

August 21-23, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Flagstaff, AZ, BetterRide’s team of profession-al coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in balance, in con-trol & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@betterride.net, bet-terride.net

August 28-30, 2015 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Durango, CO, BetterRide’s team of profes-sional coaches is dedicated to teaching riders of all levels the skills to ride in bal-ance, in control & have more fun on their bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, info@BetterRide.net, Patrick Gilbery, patrick@bet-terride.net, betterride.net

August 29-30, 2015 — VIDA MTB Series: Spirit Mountain, VIDA MTB Series, Duluth, MN, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Sarah

hugs Cori, the kids and then a big hug to Franky and he is off to the start line. Franky grabs the pit bikes and with a

smile turns to us and says “See you at the podium” and off he goes to the pits.

Cori, the kids and I set up with a bench along the far end of the course. I can’t explain the excitement. There are tents all over the course and the Belgians are easy to spot. They are singing loudly, dancing and of course pounding some beers. When my “Page” hat is noticed, immediately I am told that JP won the Silver Medal at worlds in 2007 and I am usually often offered a shot of “something”. JP has a very large fan base in Belgium.

The announcing is fantastic. Everyone is cheering and anticipating the start of the race. I hear that the riders are off and just a short bit later I hear that Jamey Driscoll is running with his bike. I just feel so badly for him. After such a great season he got caught in a pile up at the start of the race. Shortly after we see the first wave of riders come through. As we first spy JP, he spies us and gives a big smile to Cori. He is happy to see her and that she is doing well. Not too much later I see Jamey flying by us. I would have never guessed he had several cracks in his humerus as fast as he was going. He looked strong and I know he would have had a great race had back luck not have struck him. JP had a bit of bad luck himself with a flat about half way through the race. At that point I believe he was in 14th. He still managed to finish in the top 25. That is pretty remarkable considering the emotionally exhausting week with no time on the bike until Friday he had experienced.

After the race, we wait for JP and he is there just minutes after the race with a smile on his face and relieved that it is over and he can now just focus on his family.

I feel very fortunate to have had this experience and have the honor to have shared it with such a cycling legend as JP and the rest of his team. I am already dreaming about going next year….who is with me?

Editor’s Note: Jonathan Page finished 23rd in the 2015 World Cyclocross Championships while Jamey Driscoll finished in 50th place. Jonathan Page's main sponsors are Fuji, XcelLed, Lazer, Spy, Shimano, Sommerville, and Clifbar. Jamey Driscoll rides for Raleigh-Clement.

You can follow Kristin at @bikerchickut on Twitter.

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Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com

September 4-7, 2015 — TVTAP WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, Teton Valley, ID, 6th Annual Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival at Grand Targhee Resort. Races: Super D with 4,300ft decent, XC race, and shenanigans., Tim Adams, 208-201-1622, tim@TVTAP.org, TVTAP , 208-201-1622, BikeFest@TVTAP.org, Amanda Carey, 307-413-1998, amanda@tetonbikefest.org, Corey McGrath, corey@tetonbikefest.org, tetonbikefest.org, tvtap.org

September 25-27, 2015 — MECCA Fall MTB Festival, Wedge Overlook (Near Castle Dale), UT, Registration begins Friday at 1pm followed by a “warm up ride” at 3pm. Evening meal is provided as is a prize draw-ing. Saturday begins with a provided break-fast and then all-day, guided rides, ranging from beginner to advanced. End the day with a provided BBQ dinner. Finish up on Sunday morning with a provided breakfast and a guided (or on-your-own) scenic ride. Family-friendly (meal tickets only available)., Kim Player, 435-653-2440, meccabikeclub@etv.net, biketheswell.org

September 26-27, 2015 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Durango, CO, Learn new skills, increase confidence on the bike, or simply enjoy the sport like never before. World class women’s only instructional week-end camp for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders., Lu Furber, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@dirtseries.com, Emily Neuman, 604-484-6238, info@dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com

October 1-4, 2015 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears on world class trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films., Don Wiseman, 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@west-ernspirit.com, outerbike.com

October 22-25, 2015 — Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, 10th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike film festival, townie tour, dirt jump comp and costume party! The festival is a fundraiser for local trails and the bike park!, Tracy Reed, 435-259-4688, info@chilebikes.com, moabhodown.com, chilebikes.com

December 5, 2015 — Global Fat Bike Day Utah, Ogden, UT, 10 am, location TBD. We are planning to have a tailgate style BBQ / Party. This is a gathering of Fat Bike enthusiasts to celebrate Fat Fun and Friends with a ride and party. , Mark Peterson, 801-782-3663, markpetersoncad@gmail.com,

Utah Weekly MTB

Race SeriesMt. Ogden Midweek XC Race Series —

Snowbasin Resort, UT, June - August, Check for dates, Registration- 5pm-6:30pm at Grizzly Center, Race Start: 6:30., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelerator@gmail.com, mtogdenraceseries.com, bebikes.com

April 14-August 21, 2015 — Mid-Week Mountain Bike Race Series, Mid-Week MTB Race Series, Park City, Draper, and Solitude, UT, Races are on Tuesday evenings. Registration begins at 5:00, kids race at 6:00 and main event at 6:30. April to August.Corner Canyon Apr. 28, Corner Canyon May 5, Heber (Coyote Trail) May 12, Round Valley May 19, Night race Herriman (Party Rock) May 29, Round Valley June 2, Round Valley June 9, Deer Valley (Snow Park) June 23, Solitude July 7, Solitude July 21, Deer Valley (Silver Lake) July 28, Snowbird Aug. 4, Solitude Aug. 11, Night race Corner Canyon Aug. 21, Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, brooke@midweekm-tb.com, midweekmtb.com, facebook.com/midweekmtb

May 6-August 5, 2015 — Sundance/Soldier Hollow Weekly Race Series, WWRS, Sundance, Soldier Hollow, UT, Wednesday nights, May - Aug. Venue alternates between Soldier Hollow and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports 45mins, Beginners 30mins. 2015 Dates: Soldier Hollow: May 6, 20th; June 3, 17; July 1, 15, 29; Sundance: May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; Aug 5, Tyson , 435-200-3239, 801-223-4849, races@euclidoutdoors.com, John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sun-dance-utah.com , weeklyraceseries.com

Utah Mountain

Bike RacingMarch 7, 2015 — Red Rock Desert Rampage,

Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, The XC Series opener on the traditional Desert Rampage course, with approximately 6 mile lap at Green Valley., Kayleen Ames, 435-757-4310, amespromoting@comcast.net, Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, redrock-bicycle.com, intermountaincup.com

March 14, 2015 — True GRIT Epic Bike Race, National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Series ( NUE), St. George, UT, Epic ultra-endurance mountain bike race with 100and 50 mile options over tough and technical terrain. Course is a 50 mile loop. Staggered starts at 7am, 9am and 11am - cut off time is 6pm, choose from open category with cash purse, other categories TBA. Also offered is a Challenge course of 23 miles., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@gropromotions.com, GROpromotions.com

April 4, 2015 — The Cactus Hugger, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, XC race #2 in the series, approximately 6.5 mile lap utilizing a compeletely different course than the Desert Rampage., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountain-cup.com, spingeeks.com

April 11, 2015 — Thaw Massacre at Bar M, Intermountain Cup, Moab, UT, EXC race #1 This is the series opener for our Epic (endur-ance) XC race series. 40 miles in length with a short course option for some riders as well. On the Bar M trails in Moab., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, inter-mountaincup.com, spingeeks.com

April 18, 2015 — 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, 13 mile long course in the UT desert combines sweet single track, with some technical sec-tions, and great climbs. Great introduction to endurance racing or a great trainer for bigger races. Categories from solo to 3 person, including single speed catego-ries. , Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@gropromotions.com, GROpromotions.com, 6hoursinfroghollow.com

May 2, 2015 — Lambert Park, Tentative, Intermountain Cup, Alpine, UT, XC race #3, short course style XC racing-fun, fast course., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com, spingeeks.com

May 8-10, 2015 — Nordic Valley Stage Race, US Pro XCT, Eden, UT, Utah’s Pro XCT for Elites and Amateurs at Nordic Valley Resort in Eden, UT. Featuring a Short Track, Time Trial, Cross Country, and Eliminator., Michael John Turner, 801-664-6351, mjeturner@summitbike-club.org, Karl Redel, karl@webecycling.com, MJ Turner, 801-664-6351, mj@webecycling.com, webecycling.com, utahproxct.com

May 9, 2015 — Scott Enduro Cup at Moab, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Moab, UT, The first stop of the 2015 Scott Enduro Cup presented by Vittoria will take place on the world famous red rock trails of Moab Ut. This is a great place to kick off your racing sea-son. , Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@mtsports.com, Courtney Leonard, 801-349-4616, cleonard@mtsports.com, endurocup-mtb.com

May 16, 2015 — Wild Horse Dirt Fondo, Delle, UT, 76 miles, 5,000 vertical, zero miles of pavement, county-maintained 2WD dirt and gravel roads around and across the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area. Little Wild Horse option of 31 miles, 1,800 vertical. Covers many of the same segments as The Wild Horse. Separate start at 10 A.M. Start/Finish in Delle, Utah. The start line is less than one hour west of SLC on I-80. The Wild Horse is a supported Dirt Fondo. This is not a race, but there will be a mass start., Chris Magerl, 801-595-8293, daymag@hotmail.com, RideWildHorse.com

May 16, 2015 — Three Peaks, Intermountain Cup, Cedar City, UT, XC race #4 A new course back at Three Peaks. A fun 6 mile loop. Make this your camping trip too as it will be a blast out there., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountain-cup.com, spingeeks.com

May 23-25, 2015 — Sundance Showdown DH and Super-D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Sundance Resort, UT, USAC sanctioned Super-D Saturday and Downhill Monday, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org

May 23-25, 2015 — Stan Crane Memorial Draper Dueler, Intermountain Cup, Draper Trail Days, Draper, UT, A fun, short track XC race at the Draper Equestrian Center fol-lowed by a single stage Enduro/Super D down Rush or Maple Hollow (still tentative). For the EXC #2 Deuler, this race will take you all over Corner Canyon in approximately a 25 mile, lap to lap race. There will also be a short course option for those looking for something a little smaller., Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

May 23, 2015 — Vike on a Bike, Ephraim , UT, A mountain bike race for all experience levels, on a course designed by Durke Gordon and Jason Stevens. The event begins at noon on Saturday in front of the Snow College Noyes Building. Families are encouraged to decorate their Viking bikes for the parade at 10am and cruise past the festival for a fun ride. Four course options: Family, Beginner, Novice and Sport., Colton Frederick, 435-283-4644, coltonjh@hotmail.com, scandina-vianfestival.org/bike.html

May 29, 2015 — Iron Will MTB Race, tentative for 2015, Bluffdale, UT, First ever MTB race on Camp Williams private land. Come race through Afghan Village, shooting ranges, Area 51, UXO Area, POW Camp and IED Lane. 50k and 25k options., Mike Law, 801-910-2503, mlaw@evoloevents.com, ironwill-race.com

May 30, 2015 — 12 Hours of Zion, Zion National Park, UT, Welcome to Zion National Park! Come race on Zion Ponderosa Ranch, on the east side of Zion National Park, for an all-new 12 hour cross country mountain bike race. Bring family and friends to enjoy the scenery and cheer racers on. , Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jor-dan@rapidcyclingracing.com, rapidcyclin-gracing.com

June 6, 2015 — Deer Valley Pedal Fest, Intermountain Cup, Deer Valley, UT, XC #5, this will be a fun course comprised of great alpine single track., Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

June 13, 2015 — Wasatch Back 50, Tentative, Intermountain Cup, Heber, UT, EXC #3. This 50 mile course will run counter-clockwise. There will be a short course option as well., Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermoun-taincup.com

June 20, 2015 — Dixie 200, Parowan, UT, Self-supported, 200 miles of trail and remote ter-rain between Bryce Canyon and Brian Head in southern UT. Virgin River Rim, Thunder Mountain, Grandview and several other trails. Start: 7am, intersection of 2nd Left Hand Canyon and Hwy 143., Dave Harris, hairball.dh@gmail.com, 2-epic.com/events/dixie200.html

June 27, 2015 — Sundance Spin, Intermountain Cup, Sundance Resort, UT, Utah State Championships., The Sundance venue is back again this year with some of the best single track Utah has to offer., Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

June 27, 2015 — Fire Road Cedar City, Cedar City, UT, 25k, 60k, 100k distances, starts at Main StreetPark at 8am, 7000 ft. total eleva-tion gained for 100km; 4000ft total for 60km. Equal prize $ for overall men & women in the 100km. 25-qualifying slots for the Leadville 100 up for grabs for 100km event., Paul Huddle, 760-635-1795, 760-936-7459, hud-dle@multisports.com, Cameron Christensen, 435-586-2770, 801-884-2332, cameronc@cedarcity.org, fireroadcycling.com

June 27-28, 2015 — Canyonball Downhill and Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Park City, UT, Held at The Canyons Resort, Super D on Saturday, Downhill on Sunday., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org

July 4, 2015 — The Rage at Snowbird, Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, Snowbird has done a great job with some new trails and creating trails for real MTB racing with a great mix of fast flowy single track, service roads, and a few short technical sections to keep you on your toes., Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

July 11, 2015 — The Crusher in the Tushar, American Ultra Cross Series, Beaver, UT, 70 miles of mixed-surface bike racing exploring Southern Utah’s Tushar Mt. range on dirt and asphalt. Features 10,500+ of climbing travers-ing Utah’s highest and most scenic roads. You choose the bike, the Tushars choose the winner., Burke Swindlehurst, roadirt@msn.com, tusharcrusher.com

July 18, 2015 — Scott Enduro Cup at Canyons Resort, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Park City, UT, Last year’s race at Canyons Resort featured a stacked pro field and enthusiastic crowd. Racers at Canyons Resort can expect a course covering 17+ miles of trails within Canyons’ network covering approximately 3,400 vertical feet ascending and descend-ing. Premier racing for pros, amateurs, and juniors including challenging courses, pro-fessional timing, and a lively festival with lunch for competitors., Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@mtsports.com, Courtney Leonard, 801-349-4616, cleonard@mtsports.com, endurocupmtb.com

July 24-26, 2015 — Bryce Canyon Fat Tire Festival, Ruby’s Inn, UT, MTB race, family tour, Sunday ride options. 36k and 66k race options. Family Tour is great for all ages, 9 mile ride consisting of 6 miles of paved bike path and 3 miles of dirt road. Sunday Tour is fun for the whole family and includes a pancake breakfast, a gourmet lunch, and spectacular views. You can choose from a family and kid friendly 9 mile ride, a moderate 14 mile ride or an intermediate/

advanced 17 mile ride., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadven-tures.com, Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@escapeadventures.com, bcfattirefestival.com

July 25, 2015 — Brianhead, Intermountain Cup, Brianhead, UT, EXC #4- Finals. The Icup is back in Brianhead after a long hiatus. The race will consist of classic high mountain single track and dirt roads. With the high altitude, amazing scenery and awesome trails, this will be one great day of racing., Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermoun-taincup.com

July 30, 2015 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, UT, Utah’s First and only Mountain Bike Challenge for women. Held at Snowbasin Ski Resort. 3 timed courses. Awards for age group winners. , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail.com, wildflowertrailfest.com

August 1, 2015 — The Chris Allaire Solitude Cup, Intermountain Cup, Solitude Resort, UT, The second to last stop in the XC series, this race is a long time favorite for many and this year will be no different. Look for some fun exciting racing to happen here on some of the best trails Northern Utah has to offer. Also a great place to tune up before the High School racing starts., Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

August 14-16, 2015 — Flyin’ Brian Downhill and Dark Hollow Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Brian Head, UT, Practice opens on Friday, August 14 at noon. The downhill is on Saturday, August 15. Dark Hollow Super D is on Sunday, August 16. , Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org

August 15, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling Junior League Race Clinic and Prologue, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

August 22, 2015 — Brian Head Enduro, Brian Head, UT, The Brian Head Enduro is a multi-stage race where racers compete to score the fastest time down the mountain., Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jor-dan@rapidcyclingracing.com, rapidcyclin-gracing.com

August 22, 2015 — Brianhead Enduro, Brianhead, UT, The Brianhead Enduro is a multi-stage race and racers compete to score the fastest time down the mountain., Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcyclingracing.com, rapidcy-clingracing.com

August 22, 2015 — Corner Canyon Classic, Intermountain Cup, Draper, UT, The final race of the I-Cup racing season as well as the series award party/BBQ for both the EXC and XC series. The course will be ripping fast and fun trails with a party to match. Don’t miss this one!, Kelly Peterson, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

August 28, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling Junior League Race #1, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, Soldier Hollow, UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

August 29, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling League Race #1, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, Soldier Hollow, UT, A new and different race course than last year. In addition, we have added 1 new division and wave, so start times have changed to: Wave 1- Freshmen Boys - starting at 9:30AM. High school race is for 9th -12th graders. There will be a race on Friday, September 5th for the new junior development (7th & 8th grade) teams. Please visit our website for more information. , Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

September 5, 2015 — Park City Point 2 Point, Park City, UT, A true point 2 point race! Thanks to the plethora of trails in this area, the race will never be on the same trail twice. Over 90% of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, info@thepcpp.com, thepcpp.com

September 11, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling Junior League Race #1, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

September 12, 2015 — 12 Hours of Sundance, Sundance Resort, UT, With Solo, 2-Man, 4-Man and Coed options this event has something for everyone. Race goes from 7am - 7pm., Czar Johnson, 801-223-4121, 801.223.4849, czarj@sundance-utah.com, John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sundance-utah.com , sundancere-sort.com/explore/sum_biking_races.html

September 12, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling League Race #2, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, TBD, UT, Races are for 9th through 12th grades only. Categories for individual scoring are Freshman, Sophomore, JV, and Varsity for boys and girls separately. Team scoring for division I, II, and III teams. Race starts Saturday at 9:30am. Bring your family and cowbells for a great day of fun cheer-ing your local high school team at our spectator-friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

September 19, 2015 — Widowmaker Hill Climb, tentative, Snowbird, UT, Starts in Gad Valley, 10 AM, 3000ft vertical race to the top of the Tram for awards, food and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am.com

September 19, 2015 — Goldstrike Gravel Race, Gunlock, UT, A Gravel Grinder is coming to Southern Utah! Race any style of bike on 49 miles of dirt road, with over 6,000 feet of climbing., Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcyclingracing.com, rapidcyclingracing.com

September 19, 2015 — Boulder Basin Challenge Enduro, Midway, UT, David McCluskey, 435-714-0401, mac@yesendurancesports.com, yesendurancesports.com

September 20, 2015 — Tour de Suds, Park City, UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700ft elevation gain. , Ginger Ries, 435-649-6839, ginger@mountaintrails.org, moun-taintrails.org

September 26, 2015 — Snowbird Ultra Hill Climb, Snowbird, UT, 8 am start on 9400 S. near 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 miles, 3500. vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill Climb option. After the road climb, jump on your mountain bike and climb to the summit of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, 6500’ of climbing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, misty@snowbird.com, snowbird.com/events/bicy-cle-hill-climb/

September 26, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling League Race #3, Utah High School Cycling League, Moab, UT, Race for 9th through 12 graders only. First wave going off at 9:30 am, with 3 waves during the day. Spectator friendly 4-6 mile laps, total length depends on category. Both individual scor-ing and team scoring., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

September 27, 2015 — Red Bull Rampage, ten-tative 2015, Virgin, UT, Slopestyle jump con-test in Utah’s desert, Red Bull, 310-393-4647, noemail@cyclingutah.com, redbull.com/us/en/bike/events

October 9-10, 2015 — Fall Fury, Utah Offroad Series, St. George, UT, The Fall Fury includes short track, cross country and downhill riding through St. George’s Zen trail. Participants can choose which races within the Fall Fury they want to do. Want to do short track and cross country but skip downhill? No problem! You choose what you want to do!, Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, jordanbracken@gmail.com, Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcyclingracing.com, rapidcyclingracing.com

October 10-12, 2015 — Moab Rocks, Moab, UT, Incorporates Moab’s best classic and new routes and combines them into a 3-day masterpiece of cross-country and timed descents in a fully supported format. , Yuri Lortscher, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies.com, Kevin McDonald, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies.com, Kevin McDonald , 866-373-3376, kevin@transrockies.com, TransRockies.com

October 10, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling League Race #4, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, Eagle Mountain, UT, A new course is in the works for this race, utilizing the lower trails. First wave (Freshmen Boys) starts Saturday at 9:30 am. Bring your family and cowbells for a great day of fun, cheering your local high school team at our spectator-friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

October 16-17, 2015 — Huntsman World Senior Games Mountain Biking, St. George, UT, Must be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, hwsg@infowest.com, Merrill Barney, , seniorgames.net

October 24, 2015 — Moab Epic, AXS Series, Moab, UT, Moab Epic - A MTB Safari - a 50+ mile cross country mountain bike adventure. Riders will race over 50+ miles on Moab’s best single track and jeep roads, in a true Safari style adventure. , Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2015@gravityplay.com, gravity-play.com

October 24, 2015 — Utah High School Cycling League Race #5, Utah High School Cycling League, St. George, UT, Races are for 9th through 12th grades only. Categories for individual scoring are Freshman, Sophomore, JV, and Varsity for boys and girls separately. Team scoring for division I, II, and III teams. Race starts Saturday at 9:30am. Bring your family and cowbells for a great day of fun cheering your local high school team at our spectator-friendly 4-6 mile lap courses., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

November 7-8, 2015 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the bonusdouble midnight lap due to the fall-back time change. 13 mile long course in the UT desert combines sweet single track , with some technical sections, and great climbs., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@gropromotions.com, GROpromotions.com, 25hoursinfroghollow.com

Regional MountainBike Racing

February 28, 2015 — Snowy 45 Fat Bike Relay Race, McCall, ID, 45 miles of snow biking relay fun. Teams of 4 racers share one bike so it’s a great way to introduce friends to the sport. First team to complete 45 laps wins. $40 per racer entry includes BBQ catered by Jug Mountain Ranch and beer from Salmon River Brewery. This is a great spectating event for friends and family. Prizes awarded to winning teams as well as best costumes and pit area., Scott Reagan, 208-450-3372, 208-634-8530, info@snowy45.com, snowy45.com, jugmountain-ranch.com

March 7, 2015 — White Tank Whirlwind, Waddell, AZ, White Tank Regional Park is a fun course, mixed with a smidge of technical riding. , MBAA , info@mbaa.net, mbaa.net

March 12-15, 2015 — Reaper Madness DH ~ SD ~ DS, Bootleg Canyon Gravity Series, Boulder City, NV, The Reaper Madness will start off on Thursday March 12th with packet pick-up, shuttles and open practice. We will host an Open Chainless race at the end of the event. This race will also be the finals for

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the series for the DH, SD, DS. Open practice on Thursday and Friday, Saturday Super D & DS race and Downhill race on Sunday. Trails hand built by the late, Brent Thompson, gnarly on the top half and fast open ridge tops for the 2nd half. Free on-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brack-ets for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, downhillmike.com

March 21-22, 2015 — Red Rock Fat Tire Festival, Blue Diamond, NV, Friday night pasta din-ner. Saturday race 50k/100k mtb race, sin-gle track that runs through joshua trees, beavertail cacti, and banana yucca. The race is supported by 4 aid stands. 25k/50k non competitive ride options also. Sunday tour of Red Rock Cottonwood Valley-all riders of all abilities are encouraged to ride the tour, which goes on Landmine Loop, a fun beginner trail with smooth gravel single-track, fun climbs and descents for different fitness and ability levels. Additional options for Advanced riders., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadventures.com, Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@escapeadventures.com, rrfattirefestival.com

March 28, 2015 — Bootleg Canyon Banzai, Boulder City, NV, Held at Bootleg Canyon. Enduro Race on the killer mountain bike trail system in Boulder City, Nevada! , Pat Hackleman, 207-221-0203, pat@cascobay-sports.com, bootlegenduro.com

March 28, 2015 — MARC in the Park, Fountain Hills, AZ, Team Relay Cross Country Race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, MBAA , info@mbaa.net, mbaa.net

April 4, 2015 — Sage Brush Scramble, Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, Short Track Racing is fast and fun! It consists of a short approximately 1 mile loop with table tops, twisting turns, and banked turns. It is a great way to experi-ence a different aspect of mountain biking for both racers and spectators. Medals to top 3 finishers in each cat/class. No pro purse., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspokecycling.org, knobbytire-series.com

April 11, 2015 — Barking Spider Bash, Wild Rockies Regional Championship Series, Nampa, ID, XC Start 11:30am. Season opener for the region and largest Olympic format off-road XC bike race of the year in Idaho. Free kids race to follow adult XC race. Qualifying event for the US National Mountain Bike Championships. , Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com

April 11, 2015 — Foray at the Fort MTB Race, Fort Huachuca, AZ, XC at Fort Huachuca, MBAA , info@mbaa.net, mbaa.net

April 18-19, 2015 — Rumble at 18 Road, Fruita, CO, 4th year under MAD Racing, this race is a well known race among cyclists in the west. Short track mountain biking Saturday (20 minutes per race), Cross Country mountain biking Sunday (various distanc-es). This is an official American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) race for National Qualifier Top 10 riders in each class and cat-egory to compete in USA Cycling National Championships. , John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracingcolorado@gmail.com, madrac-ingcolorado.com

April 24-26, 2015 — Whiskey Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Prescott, AZ, Experience one of America’s best mountain bike destinations, starting on Whiskey Row in historic downtown Prescott. Boasting chal-lenging riding for all skill levels, one of the largest pro cash purses and offering a full 3-days of mountain bike culture accented by free live music., Karen Warsh, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, epicrides.com

May 1-2, 2015 — US Bank 18 Hours of Fruita, Fruita, CO, 11th Annual event at Highline Lake State Park, an oasis in the desert with the famous midnight start. Limited to 100 teams., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, 18hrsoffruita.com

May 2, 2015 — USA Cycling Marathon MTB National Championships, Columbia County, GA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, Greg Randolph, 800-634-3347, greg@visitsunvalley.com, usacycling.org

May 9, 2015 — Eagle Double Down Enduro, Wild Rockies Series, Eagle, ID, The courses will be divided between expert/sport and beginner, so that no one feels like they’re getting in over their head and everyone feels challenged. Collect series points at the Double Down to combine with Jug Mountain Ranch and Brundage Mountain Results toward the series overall title. The team competition combines the series points of a male and female rider from any category in a bid for the title, King and Queen of Enduro., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com, dirtbagpromotions.com/rides/idaho-enduro-series/event-details/, wildrockies-racing.com

May 9, 2015 — Desert Rats Classic, Fruita, CO, 100K on the world famous Kokopelli Trail. Five well stocked aid stations and medi-cal support. Sub 10 hour finishers receive

“Enduro” awards and sub 6 hours receive Gonzo awards, plus age group awards. , Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@geminiadventures.com, geminiadventures.com

May 10, 2015 — Unravel the Scratchgravel, Helena, MT, The course is approximately a 5.8 mile loop, comprised of 70% double-track and 30% single-track. , Joe Hamilton, j_hamilton@bresnan.net, Jason Steichen, jason.steichen@gmail.com, bigskybikes.com/bsc-UnraveltheScratchgravel.html, montanacycling.net

May 16, 2015 — Avimor Coyote Classic, Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, 12th annual - This is real mountain bike racing; not for the weak. High speed rolling double and single track with a ton of climbing. Tight, techni-cal sagebrush single track, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspokecycling.org, knob-bytireseries.com, brokenspokecycling.com

May 16, 2015 — 12 Hours of Disco, Salmon, ID, 8 mile laps, mostly singletrack, at the foot of the mighty Beaverhead Mountains. Race Solo, or teams of 2 and 4., Max

Lohmeyer, 208 756 7613, blom@ridesalmon.com, David Lingle, chukt_allstar@hotmail.com, ridesalmon.com

May 16-17, 2015 — Firebird 40, Eagle, CO, Short course 10 miler on Saturday, 40 miler on Sunday. Some of Eagle’s very best ter-rain!, Mike McCormack, mikemac@eag-leoutsidefestival.com, eagleoutsidefestival.com

May 16, 2015 — Gunny Enduro, Grand Junction, CO, 4 mile race down the Gunny Loop of the famous Lunch Loop Trail system. 800ft of descending and 200 feet of climb-ing, John Klish, 970-744-4450, madracing-colorado@gmail.com, madracingcolorado.com

May 16-17, 2015 — Flagstaff Frenzy, Flagstaff, AZ, Cross Country on Saturday and Super D on Sunday, MBAA , info@mbaa.net, mbaa.net

May 16, 2015 — Helena Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Helena, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycle-guild.org, montanaenduro.com

May 17, 2015 — Herron Hammer, MBRA Series, Kalispell, MT, Sheli Thomas, thomasshelit@gmail.com, montanacycling.net

May 23-24, 2015 — 24 Hour ‘Round the Clock Mountain Bike Race, Spokane, WA, MTB Race, also a Fat Bike Class, Gino Lisecki, 509-953-9831, gino@roundandround.com, Wendy , 509-953-9831, wendy@roundan-dround.com, roundandround.com

May 27, 2015 — Wood River Cup Race #1, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Park, short track cross country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@powerhouseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho.com

May 29-31, 2015 — Grand Junction Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Grand Junction, CO, Billed as one of the most challenging XC courses in America, the Grand Junction Off-Road offers a full 3-days of mountain bike culture accented by free live music in the gorgeous Grand Valley., Karen Warsh, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, epicrides.com

May 31, 2015 — Gowdy Grinder, Laramie, WY, Cross country mountain bike race that takes place on the trails of Curt Gowdy State Park in southeastern Wyoming. The begin-ner races are on a course with a handful of short technical sections, but mostly smooth riding. The more advanced categories will find plenty of the challenging riding typi-cal of Curt Gowdy., Evan O’Toole, info@laramiemtbseries.com, gowdygrinder.com

June 1-22, 2015 — Monday Night Lights Crit Series, MBRA Series, Billings, MT, Weekly Monday night Crit Series,

June 3, 2015 — Wood River Cup Race #2, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Park, short track cross country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@powerhouseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho.com

June 6, 2015 — Knobby 9 to 5, Knobby Tire Series, Avimor, ID, High speed rolling double-track. Tight, technical sagebrush single-track, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs. Single speeders’ dream., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries.com

June 6, 2015 — EROCK Sunrise to Sunset, Castle Rock, CO, This year the race will move to our new venue at the freshly cut trails of the Philip S Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado. The 6.5 mile course wanders through the hills and drainages surrounding the park and offers ample viewing from the staging area for team members and spectators., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, Elephant Rock , info@elephantrockride.com, erockrace.com

June 10, 2015 — Wood River Cup Race #3, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Park, short track cross country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@powerhouseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho.com

June 12-13, 2015 — City Creek Pedalfest, Pocatello, ID, Mountain Bike Race. Kids Race and Spaghetti Dinner Friday night. Saturday, Race Day! Beginner, Sport and Expert Classes (12, 17, 27 miles) Awards, Prizes, Raffle, music, food & fun., Lindi Smedley, 208-251-5915, lindijo@mac.com, pocatellopedalfest.com

June 12, 2015 — Lolo 12 Hour, MBRA Series, Lolo, MT, Jesse Doll, wjdoll@gmail.com, northernpeaksalliance.com/

June 13-14, 2015 — Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, Women’s only mountain bike race, MTB expo demo, VIDA MTB series clinic, and Little Bellas Girls Camp., Amy Thomas, 720-878-7363, betibikebash@gmail.com, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, betibikebash.com

June 13, 2015 — Fear, Tears & Beers Enduro, Ely, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed sec-tions mostly downhill, combined time wins. Men’s and women’s events for all classes. Fun run, beginner, sport, and expert classes., Kent Robertson, 775-289-6042, 775-296-2162, krobeg@mwpower.net, greatbasintrails.org

June 14, 2015 — Beti Bike Bash, VIDA MTB Series, Lakewood, CO, Women’s only moun-tain bike race and festival, Amy Thomas, 720-878-7363, betibikebash@gmail.com, Sarah Rawley, 503-805-0043, info@vidamtb.com, betibikebash.com

June 17, 2015 — Wood River Cup Race #4, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Park, Short Track Cross Country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@powerhouseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho.com

June 18-21, 2015 — Missoula XC at Marshall Mountain, US Pro XCT, Missoula, MT, Steep, technical climbs and descents will alternate between single track, double track, and infrequent dirt road sections. Frequent and sudden rhythm changes will challenge rac-ers, but several sequences of fast and fun sections will be included as well. The course features over 850ft of relief per lap; while it is not at extremely high altitude, multiple long, steep climbs per lap will test racers’ fitness limits., Ben Horan, bfhoran@gmail.com, mis-soulaxc.org, usacycling.org

June 19-21, 2015 — Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, Rapid City, SD, Promoting Mountain Biking in the Black Hills of South Dakota through bikes, brews and BBQ. Races: Hill Climb, Super D, XC and Youth XC., Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, kristy.lintz@rcgov.org, bhfat-tirefestival.com

June 19-21, 2015 — Jackson Hole Mountain Games, Jackson, WY, Three day fes-tival including mountain bike racing on Sunday, bouldering, mountain running, paragliding, and stand up paddle board-ing competitions. In addition music, food, drink, and outdoor industry representation., Rebecca Katz, 360-441-5620, Rebecca.katz@jhmountaingames.com, jhmountain-games.com

June 19-21, 2015 — Grand Canyon Fat Tire Festival, Kaibab Lodge, AZ, 2nd Annual. 100 & 58 mile GC Alpine 100 MTB race, 50 mile 5 Fingers Rainbow Rim Non-Competitive MTB ride, Festival with food, family events, and live music. 12 & 25 mile East Rim and Saddle Mountain MTB tour with Escape Adventures. Saturday’s race is unlike any mountain bike race you’ve ever done, as you swoop through aspen and ponderosa pine on double track to the breathtaking North Rim of the Grand Canyon, ride in and out of forests on incredible rim skirting single-track. Sunday’s tour is fun for the whole fam-ily overlooking Saddle Mountain Wilderness and East Rim of the Grand Canyon., Sally M., 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@esca-peadventures.com, Marcy Wilson, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, marcy@escapead-ventures.com, gcfattirefestival.com

June 20-21, 2015 — Jug Mountain Ranch XC and State Championship Enduro, Wild Rockies Regional Championship, McCall, ID, 2-3 hour XC course on Saturday for various catagories and on Sunday a 3 stage enduro

- on amazing trails with insane shuttle vehi-cles. XC route is on fast, flowing single track with wooden bridges. You’ll also find deep woods, tight single track, and wide-open fire road for safe passing. This is a quali-fier for USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. Hotel McCall is available right on the lake, plus plenty of camping nearby., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wil-drockiesemail@yahoo.com, wildrockiesrac-ing.com, jugmountainranch.com

June 21, 2015 — Discovery XC, MORS State Championship Series, Anaconda, MT, The course is a 7.3 mile loop comprised of 60% double-track and 40% single-track. Part of the Anaconda Bike Festival, Chad Lanes, 406-563-7988, 406-563-2034, chadlanes@msn.com, Anaconda Bike Fest , 406-563-7988, letsride@anacondabikefest.org, mon-tanacycling.net, anacondabikefest.org

June 21, 2015 — Missoula Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Missoula, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabi-cycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com

June 24, 2015 — Wood River Cup Finals, Wood River Cup, Hailey, ID, Hailey Community Bike Park, Short Track Cross Country., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@powerhouseidaho.com, powerhouseidaho.com

June 25-28, 2015 — Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, World’s Oldest Mountain Bike Festival, Chainless World Championships, Fat Tire 40 mountain bike race, Bridges of the Butte townie tour on June 28 – 29. KEEN Rippin Chix camps for women, and guided mountain bike rides and free shuttles to premiere trails also are highlights., Crested Butte Chamber , 970-703-3366, 970-349-6438, cbinfo@cham-ber.com, Shaun Matusewicz, 970-703-3366, Shaun@ironorchidevents.com, cbbikeweek.com

June 25-28, 2015 — Ride Sun Valley Mountain Bike Festival, Sun Valley, ID, 4 days of Sun Valley’s best singletrack and mountain bike fun for riders of all ages and abilities. The festival features free guided rides, clinics, races, a bike expo, beer garden, enter-tainment and more. June 26 Sheeptown Drag RacesJune 26-28 Enduro Cup “Sun Valley Super Enduro”June 26- Downtown Prologue TT, criterium/team relay and open-ing night partyJune 27- Sun Valley Super Enduro Day OneJune 28- Sun Valley Super Enduro Day Two and awards partyJune 28 Idaho Pumptrack State Championships, Greg Randolph, 800-634-3347, greg@visit-sunvalley.com, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@mtsports.com, Courtney Leonard, 801-349-4616, cleonard@mtsports.com, ridesunvalley.com, visitsunvalley.com

June 27, 2015 — Soldier Mountain, Knobby Tire Series, Fairfield, ID, Soldier Mountain Resort XC course, known for the big climbs and big descents. Racers will climb over 8000’ to see views that others dream about., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@bro-kenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries.com

June 27-28, 2015 — Scott Enduro Cup at Sun Valley, Scott Enduro Cup Series, Sun Valley, ID, Competitors will be challenged to different hair-on-fire race stages. Gravity-hungry athletes will take on one of the longest enduros in the U.S. Racers will us a combination of lifts and good old pedal power to reach the start of each course., Greg Randolph, 800-634-3347, greg@visitsunvalley.com, Ellen Gillespie, 208-726-2777, ellen@sunvalleyevents.com, Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, jkunzer@mtsports.com, Courtney Leonard, 801-349-4616,

cleonard@mtsports.com, ridesunvalley.com, endurocupmtb.com

June 27-28, 2015 — Big Mountain Enduro Aspen/Snowmass, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Snowmass, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift-accessed enduro racing., Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@bigmoun-tainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com

July 1-8, 2015 — Camp of Champions, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Ride with past champions and experience every inch of the LT 100 MTB course in Leadville. A question and answer session will offer insight into proper training, diet and race strategy. Camp riders will get tons of camp swag, great food and amazing, unforgetta-ble experience., Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, JColley@lifetimefitness.com, Kerrie Bruxvoort, 719-219-9357, kbruxvoort@lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com

July 11-12, 2015 — Keystone Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Keystone, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift-accessed enduro racing. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@bigmountainenduro.com, bigmoun-tainenduro.com

July 11, 2015 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, At 10,000-12,500 feet above sea level, this challenging 50 mile out-and-back course takes racers through the historic mining district on Leadville’s East side. This race is known for its long, lung-burning climbs and rocky, steep terrain. Solo or Tandem 50m. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, JColley@lifetime-fitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com

July 16, 2015 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games , Pocatello, ID, City Creek Trails; Staging at Centennial Park 6:00pm. Categories: Short, Medium, Long and Single Speed., Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, south-eastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seida-hoseniorgames.org

July 17, 2015 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games 10K Time Trial, Pocatello, ID, Staging Marsh Valley High School near Arimo 9:00am., Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org

July 17, 2015 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games 20K Road Race, Pocatello, ID, Staging Marsh Valley High School near Arimo 10:30am., Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org

July 18, 2015 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Northstar, CA, The Tahoe Trail 100 offers athletes a 2-loop, 50 kilometer course filled with beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Solo 50k or 100k. 2-person relay 100k. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, JColley@lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com

July 18, 2015 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games 5K Time Trial, Pocatello, ID, Staging Marsh Valley High School near Arimo 9:00am., Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org

July 18, 2015 — Bozeman Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Bozeman, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabi-cycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com

July 25, 2015 — Butte 100, Butte, MT, Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options, with pending approval of a 25 mile option. , Gina Evans, 406-498-9653, eatdirtpigpen@gmail.com, butte100.com

July 25-26, 2015 — Tamarack Resort SUPER Enduro, Wild Rockies Regional Championship, Tamarack, ID, Saturday is open race practive only in the morning and general riding in the afternoon. Sunday is a 3 stage Enduro for 8 hours (rotating stages until time expires). Lift served on both days! This is the only time the lift will spin this summer as far as we know. Hotel and other amenities on-site, plenty of camping nearby., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wil-drockiesemail@yahoo.com, wildrockiesrac-ing.com, tamarackidaho.com

July 31-August 2, 2015 — Big Mountain Enduro/Enduro World Series Crested Butte, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Crested Butte, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift-accessed enduro stage racing. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@big-mountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com

August 1, 2015 — Laramie Enduro, Laramie, WY, 111K (70+/- miles), No repeat course, 8,600ft elevation gain, 7am start at Happy Jack Recreation Area-Hidden Valley Picnic Area, Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, enduro.rv@gmail.com, laramieen-duro.org

August 1-2, 2015 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC sanctioned downhill races in two days. A one-run downhill on Saturday afternoon, and a two-run downhill on Sunday., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@utahdh.org, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockie-semail@yahoo.com, go-ride.com, utahdh.org

August 2, 2015 — Grand Targhee Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Grand Targhee, WY, There’s some seriously fun trails at Wyoming’s Grand Targhee Resort, so we’re going to race ‘em for the fourth stop on the series. It’s going to be a weekend long celebration of the Tetons. , Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grand-targhee.com, Montana Enduro Series , con-tact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycleguild.org, grand-targhee.com, montanaenduro.com

August 14-16, 2015 — 20th Brundage Mountain Bike Fest XC/Super D/DH, Wild Rockies Series, Brundage Resort, ID, The Brundage Mountain Bike Festival is a 3 day, fam-ily friendly cycling experience with some-thing for everyone. A good placing in the Chainless race Friday will take seconds off your time at Sunday’s Enduro. The XC race will challenge your fitness while riding buff single track through stunning scenery. Kid’s races, demos and live music will round out the weekend. On site camping is available., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockie-semail@yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com, idahoenduroseries.com

August 15, 2015 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, NUE Series, Alta, WY, 6th Annual Pierre’s Hole. Staging begins at the Grand Targhee Resort, ample lodging and amenities available. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, each lap features approx. 3,000ft climbing on single and dou-ble-track trails. Total elevation for the 100 mile race is approx. 9,000ft. 100mile (3 laps), 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. Only the 100 mile race is part of the NUE Series., Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com/the-resort/news-events/1863/2014PierresHole50100.php, ph100.org

August 15, 2015 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Leadville Trail 100 is one of the most notorious and chal-lenging bike races in the world. 100 mile out-and-back. , Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, JColley@lifetimefitness.com, leadvillerace-series.com

August 15, 2015 — Steamboat Stinger, Steamboat Springs, CO, Beginning at 8:00am at the Howelson Hill Ski Area right in the heart of Steamboat Springs. The course takes an extended 50 mile detour deep into the beautiful backcountry of Routt County and a total of 3,327ft eleva-tion gain before returning to the transition/finish area. Teams of two are also welcome to race the 1st and 2nd half of the course., Nate Bird, 866-464-6639, nate@honeystinger.com, Jon Winkelblech, 970-367-4394, jwin-kelblech@honeystinger.com, honeystinger.com/steamboatstinger.html

August 16, 2015 — Whitefish Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Whitefish, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabi-cycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com

August 29, 2015 — Whit Henry Memorial Galena Grinder, Knobby Tire Series, Galena Lodge, ID, XC/Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% single track, start/finish at 7,000 feet with total gain of 3200 in one loop, open category (for racers who choose not to purchase a license) held for the marathon, which is 22.5 mile loops., Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019, info@brokenspokecy-cling.org, knobbytireseries.com

August 29, 2015 — Barn Burner 104, Flagstaff, AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National Forest, Camping on private land. 26 and 52 mile options. Party afterwards with music, food, and beer, Casey Brown, 480-299-1203, Cbrown6@lifetimefitness.com, Ryan Sumers, 949-929-7476, rsumers@lifetimefitness.com, barnburnermtb.com, redrockco.com

September 4-7, 2015 — TVTAP WYDAHO Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival, Teton Valley, ID, 6th Annual TVTAP Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival at Grand Targhee Resort. Races: Super D with 4,300ft decent, XC Race, and shenanigans., Tim Adams, 208-201-1622, tim@TVTAP.org, TVTAP , 208-201-1622, BikeFest@TVTAP.org, tetonbikefest.org, tvtap.org

September 4-5, 2015 — Big Mountain Enduro Winter Park, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Winter Park, CO, Epic, backcountry and lift-accessed enduro racing. , Sarah Rawley, 720-407-6142, sarah@bigmountainenduro.com, Brandon Ontiveros, 303-551-4813, info@bigmountainenduro.com, bigmoun-tainenduro.com

September 5, 2015 — 24 Hours of Flathead, Kalispell, MT, Tia Celentano, info@24hoursofflathead.org, montana-cycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&year=2014

September 6, 2015 — Rebecca’s Private Idaho, Ketchum, ID, 50mi or 100mi gravel grinder put on by professional racer Rebecca Rusch in her hometown of Ketchum, Idaho. The route can be done as a challenging ride or a lung busting, thigh screaming race up into the mountains surrounding Ketchum and Sun Valley. It is a beautiful route and it all ends in a great down-home party with food, festivities, music, and libations, Colleen Quindlen, 254-541-9661, colleen@rebeccarusch.com, rebeccasprivateidaho.com

September 12, 2015 — Jurassic Classic, Lander, WY, Mountain bike race at Johnny Behind the Rocks. Start time - 9:00 am, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced/Pro categories. BBQ, t-shirt and swag bag for

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registered participants. , Tony Ferlisi, lander-cycling@gmail.com, landercycling.org

September 12, 2015 — Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@fireontherim.com, fireontherim.com

September 12, 2015 — Idaho High School Cycling League Race #1, ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org

September 12, 2015 — Bohart Bash, tentative, MBRA series, Bozeman, MT, Alex Lussier, lus-siera@hotmail.com, gallatinvalleybicycle-club.org/

September 19, 2015 — Stone Temple 8, Curt Gowdy State Park, WY, 8 hour, 15.1 mile loop, Curt Gowdy State Park, Aspen Grove Parking Area, Tentative start 9AM, IMBA Epic singletrack, additional High School Race., Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, enduro.rv@gmail.com, laramieen-duro.org

September 19, 2015 — Idaho High School Cycling League Race #2, Galena Lodge, ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org

September 20, 2015 — Red Lodge Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Red Lodge, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@mon-tanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com

October 3, 2015 — Tour of the White Mountains, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, The Tour is Arizona’s longest standing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The Tour is a grassroots event with laid back vibes among a gathering of bike-minded individuals., Karen Warsh, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, epicrides.com

October 3, 2015 — Idaho High School Cycling League Race #3, Magic Mountain, ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb.com, idahomtb.org

October 17, 2015 — Idaho High School Cycling League Race #4 (State Champs), Avimor or Targhee, ID, Dylan Gradhandt, 208-340-5200, dylan@idahomtb.com, ida-homtb.org

October 23-25, 2015 — USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships, Beach Mountain, NC, Chad Sperry, chad@gorge.net, usacycling.org

Utah WeeklyRoad Race Series

Cyclesmith Rocky Mountain Raceways Criterium Series — Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, 6555 W. 2100 S., Saturdays at noon in March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 7,14,21,28

- Tuesdays at 6pm April - through September 30, A and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com, utahbikeracing.com

Salt Air Time Trial Series — Salt Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the International Center; Starts 4-3-2015, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcrit-series.com

DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Call for information regarding C flite. April 8- September 2., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com, skiutahcycling.com

Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Salt Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 miles to top of Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. Every other Thursday April through August, April 10, 2015 start date, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com

January 10-March 7, 2015 — Desert City Criterium and Road Race Series, Desert City Crit Series, St. George, UT, Jan 10, 2015

-Canyon Softball Complex, Jan 24, 2015 -Ivins City Park, Feb 07, 2015 -Old St George Airport, Feb 21, 2015 -FortPierce, Mar 06, 2015 -DSU Baseball Field - Finals, Mar 07, 2015 -Road Race - Sand Hollow Loop, Mar 07, 2015 -Time Trial, Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, 435-703-9880, jordan@rapidcyclin-gracing.com, rapidcyclingracing.com

April 23-August 13, 2015 — Logan Race Club Thursday Night Time Trial Series, Logan, UT, Thursdays. TT series consisting of 18 races on five difference courses, with weekly and end-of-series prizes. Check the website for the location of the weekly course., Stephen Clyde, 435-750-8785, swc@mdsc.com, Ben Kofeod, benhkof@hotmail.com, loganrace-club.org

Utah Road RacingMarch 28-29, 2015 — Tour del Sol, UCA Series,

St. George, UT, Stage race, time trial, road race, criterium., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, spin-geeks.com

April 4, 2015 — The Big Crit, UCA Series, West Valley City, UT, Just north of the Salt Lake International Airport, held at Rocky Mountain Raceway. 5 mile circuit, includes 1.75 mile stretch of dirt road. Bring your 53x11. , Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcrit-series@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com

April 18, 2015 — East Canyon Echo Road Race, UCA Series, Henefer, UT, 10 AM start in Henefer to East Canyon Resort, turn around

go to Echo Canyon, back to Henefer and finish on Hogsback. 60 mile course, James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am.com

May 2, 2015 — Antelope Island Classic, UCA Series, Antelope Island, UT, Starts at the West end of the causeway, then across the causeway towards the ranch and end on the island. Mileage ranges from 32 to 60. $2,000 cash plus prizes. Junior state road race championships too., James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, ferguson8118@comcast.net, bmbbc.com

May 2, 2015 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but you will get a time, awards, and placing., Scott Newton, 435-654-8650, 800-635-1792, info@granfondomoab.com, gran-fondomoab.com

May 9, 2015 — Gravel Grinder Road Race , UCA Series, TBA, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikerac-ing.com

May 14-16, 2015 — Tour of the Future Stars, Tooele, UT, 4 stage, 3 day event. With the support of Canyon Bicycles, we put together a quality event that will provide an opportunity for Juniors to race and develop their skills., Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcow-ley@comcast.net, racedayeventmanage-ment.com

May 15, 2015 — Bear Lake Classic Individual Hill Climb, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 3.4 mile uphill climb from Garden City Office to the Rocky Point look out pull-off. Racers will start on 60-second intervals and will climb right hand side of road, single file. Racers will yield to traffic for return back to The Inn at the Lake (Start location)., Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, krohwerr2r@gmail.com, Kevin Rowher, 435-881-7444, krowher@engineeringexcitement.com, rac-e2raceevents.com

May 16, 2015 — Bear Lake Classic Road Race, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat loop with some rolling hills on east shore, followed by a flat and fast finish – a beauti-ful race around Bear Lake., Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, krohwerr2r@gmail.com, Kevin Rowher, 435-881-7444, krowher@engi-neeringexcitement.com, race2raceevents.com, bearlake.com

May 17, 2015 — Bear Lake Classic Team Time Trial, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat loop with some rolling hills on east shore, followed by a Flat and Fast finish. TTT 5-man teams, scoring on 3rd wheel. Each event is scored independently, and Sunday’s 5-man TTT is slated to be the Utah State TTT Championship., Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, krohwerr2r@gmail.com, Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail.com, Kevin Rowher, 435-881-7444, krowher@engi-neeringexcitement.com, race2raceevents.com, bearlake.com

May 23, 2015 — Sugarhouse Criterium, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Bring the entire family and enjoy some of Utah’s best crit racing in one of Salt Lake’s Sugarhouse Park. State Championships., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utah-bikeracing.com

May 29-30, 2015 — Bike for Kids Stage Race, UCA Series, Daybreak, UT, Criterium, Road Race and Time Trial. USAC license required- one-day licenses available. Proceeds from the race go to benefit Bikes for Kids Utah., Alex Kim, 801-503-9064, akwindmills@gmail.com, Eric Gardner, ericgardiner@gmail.com, bikesforkidsutah.com/bikes-for-kids-stage-race, utahcycling.org

June 6, 2015 — Porcupine Hill Climb for the Fight Against Cancer, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, 13th Annual, Start: Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at the Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon., Mike Meldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@gmail.com, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, porcupinecycling.com, racedayevent-management.com

June 12-13, 2015 — Rockwell Relay: Moab to St. George, Moab, UT, Road race with 4 rider teams and three legs per rider, covering 528 miles. Multiple start times at Swanny Park in Moab finishing in St. George., Cortney Stewart, 801-643-4673, cort@rockwellrelay.com, Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, tyler@sta-tionparkcrit.com, rockwellrelay.com

June 18-20, 2015 — Utah Summer Games, Utah Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, Road Race with overall Omnium., Casey McClellan, 435-865-8421, 435-559-2925, mcclellan@suu.edu, Steve Ahlgreen, 435-865-8421, 435-865-8423, ahlgreen@suu.edu, utahsummergames.org

June 20, 2015 — High Uintas 10,000 Road Race, UCA Series, Kamas/Evanston, UT/WY, 80 mile, point to point road race from Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY over Bald Mountain Pass. Gran Fondo for citzen riders and touring rid-ers., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com

June 20, 2015 — Three Kings Cycling Event, North Salt Lake, UT, Winding through North Salt Lake, the Three Kings offers some of the steepest climbs of the season. Cyclists can choose to tackle one, two, or all three kings., Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, mattjensennsl@gmail.com, threekings.nslcity.org

June 27, 2015 — Utah State Time Trial Championship, UCA Series, Grantsville, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com

July 4, 2015 — Bountiful Mazda’s Criterium, UCA Series, Bountiful, UT, Criterium and cir-cuit race, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcow-ley@comcast.net, racedayeventmanage-ment.com

July 9, 2015 — Station Park Criterium, Farmington, UT, Fast and technical Criterium. UCA Non-points race and USAC sanc-tioned., Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, tyler@stationparkcrit.com, Tyler Servoss, velo11@gmail.com, stationparkcrit.com

July 11, 2015 — Cache Valley Gran Fondo and Road Race, UCA Series, Logan, UT, Starting at the Intermountain Hospital in Logan, the route is scenic and fun, through Northern Utah, up and over Weston Canyon (Idaho) to Soda Springs, Idaho, then back down into Utah, over Riverside Utah, ending up with a closed finish in downtown Logan with a party and festivities awaiting. 100 miles for all Cat I, II, IIIs and Masters A; 50 mile course

for all others. , Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, krohwerr2r@gmail.com, Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail.com, Sterling Morris, 435-716-5309, Sterling.Morris@imail.org, race2raceevents.com

July 17-18, 2015 — Capitol Reef Classic , UCA Series, Torrey, UT, Two days, three stages. Friday circuit race and ITT, Saturday road race. Must complete the first stage to con-tinue on to the next. Distances determined by racer’s category., Tina Anderson, 435-425-3491, 435-691-1696, tricrazy@live.com, Scott Anderson, sr3club@live.com, capitol-reefclassic.bike

July 25, 2015 — Heber Valley Circuit Race, UCA Series, Heber, UT, Scenic but challeng-ing 8-mile circuits in Heber Valley, Utah, Mike Meldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@gmail.com, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, porcupinecycling.com

July 31-August 1, 2015 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams through the night, fun-draiser event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners.com, SaintstoSinners.com

August 1, 2015 — Utah Masters Road Race Championship, UCA Series, Odgen Valley, UT, Utah State Road Race Championships for Masters. Tentatively on the Masters Nationals Course., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, ferguson8118@comcast.net, utahbikeracing.com

August 3-9, 2015 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, UT, The Tour of Utah is one of only 3 UCI 2.HC sanctioned stage races in North America. More than 17 international and national pro teams will compete over 500+ miles in seven days. Free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-2500, info@tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com

August 3-4, 2015 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Women’s Edition, Tooele, UT, The Tour of Utah Women’s edition will be a 15 lap circuit race on a 2.2 mile course at Miller Motorsports Park. The pro women’s race will run from 12:30 pm - 2 pm in advance of the finish of Stage 3 of the Tour of Utah. , Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-2500, info@tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com

August 15, 2015 — Tour de Park City, UCA Series, Park City, UT, 157 Classic Road Race returns for 2015! 7,500 feet of climbing, 10,750 foot summit. Fully Supported. Start and finish in the same spot. , Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelerator@gmail.com, tourdeparkcity.com, teamexcelerator.com

August 15, 2015 — Wildflower Hill Climb, Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb during the 75 mile course option in this women-only cycling event. Age-group cash prizes. Gift for all who complete the climb. , Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail.com, wildflower-pedalfest.com

August 22, 2015 — Powder Mountain Hill Climb, UCA Series, Eden, UT, Utah State Hill Climb Championships. 6 miles and 3000 feet up Powder Mountain Road, start at Wolf Creek Balloon Festival Park, finish in Timberline parking lot., Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, tea-mexcelerator@gmail.com, teamexcelera-tor.com

August 28-31, 2015 — Hoodoo 500, Utah Triple Crown, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop race through Southern Utah. Non-stop or stage race, solo and relay team divisions. 300 mile option as well., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, Hoodoo500.com

September 9-13, 2015 — USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships, Ogden, UT, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacy-cling.org, usacycling.org

September 12, 2015 — LOTOJA Classic Road Race, Utah Triple Crown, Logan, UT, 33rd Annual, 1 day, 3 states, 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY., Brent Chambers, 801-546-0090, brent@loto-jaclassic.com, lotojaclassic.com, utahtri-plecrown.weebly.com

September 19, 2015 — Harvest Moon Criterium, UCA Series, Ogden, UT, 4 corner crit in Downtown Ogden around the Municipal Park between 25th & 26th Streets. State Criterium Championships. , Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelerator@gmail.com, teamexcelerator.com

September 19, 2015 — Utah Tour de Donut, American Fork, UT, 8th Annual event - Most fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile laps, eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts at 8:30 am., Rodney Martin, 801-427-6400, rotaryrod@live.com, Ronald Tolley, 480-285-6281, rtolley@clearvisionreserve.com, Utah Tour de Donut , info@utahtourdedonut.com, utahtourdedonut.org

September 25-26, 2015 — Salt to Saint Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, 420’ish mile relay race from Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 person relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, info@salttosaint.com, saltto-saint.com

September 26, 2015 — Snowbird Hill Climb, Snowbird, UT, 37th Annual, 9 am start on 9400 S. near 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 miles, 3500. vertical. Or choose the Ultra Hill Climb option. After the road climb, jump on your mountain bike and climb to the summit of Hidden Peak (14 miles total, 6500’ of climbing)., Misty , 801-933-2115, misty@snowbird.com, snowbird.com/events/bicycle-hill-climb

October 6-9, 2015 — Huntsman World Senior Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be 50 years or older. Four events: hill climb, time trial, criterium and road race. Skill divisions I, II, and III., Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, hwsg@infowest.com, seniorgames.net

October 10, 2015 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Park where we will have awards, food, music and fun. , James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am.com

Regional WeeklyRoad Race Series

Las Vegas Tuesday Night World’s — Henderson, NV, Tuesday Night Criterium series starting March 11B Race - 4:30 PM (25 min) - Beginners or those not comfortable with experienced racers, A Race - 5:00 PM (25 min) - Those who have raced and ready to hammer, Location: 1021 East Paradise Hills Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Mike Olsen, 702-927-4069, mike@vegasbikeracing.com, vegasbikeracing.com

April 16-July 9, 2015 — TNT Fast Group Training Ride, Cloverdale, ID, Weekly training ride, Thursdays, Jeff Gasser, 208-867-2488, jgas-ser@acecosemicon.com,

May 12-July 8, 2015 — Expo Idaho SWICA Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, Boise, ID, Local training crit series at Expo Idaho West lot (Glenwood Street south of Hawks Stadium). Tuesdays, May 12-July 8, 2015, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, idahobik-eracing@yahoo.com, idahobikeracing.org

July 14-August 11, 2015 — Half-Bogus Training Ride, Hammer Series, Boise, ID, Weekly Training Ride starts at 6:20pm., gcorsaevents.com/events, gcorsaevents.com

Regional Road RacingFebruary 28-March 1, 2015 — Valley of Fire

Stage Race, Overton, NV, 3 stages, 2 days: time trial in Moapa Valley, criterium in Overton, and a road race thru the scenic Valley of Fire State Park. , Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, race-dayeventmanagement.com

March 7, 2015 — Hammer at the Slammer Points Race #1, Hammer Series, Boise, ID, Start and finish on South Cole Road. South Cole to Kuna-Mora, Kuna-Mora to Cloverdale, Cloverdale to Hubbard, Hubbard to South Cole; 13.2 mile loop. There is no day-of registration, so be sure to regis-ter in advance. Register online at bikereg.com, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

March 14, 2015 — Hammer at the Slammer Points Race #2, Hammer Series, Boise, ID, Start and finish on South Cole Road. South Cole to Kuna-Mora, Kuna-Mora to Cloverdale, Cloverdale to Hubbard, Hubbard to South Cole; 13.2 mile loop. There is no day-of registration, so be sure to regis-ter in advance. Register online at bikereg.com, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

March 21, 2015 — Hammer at the Slammer Points Race #3, Hammer Series, Boise, ID, Start and finish on South Cole Road. South Cole to Kuna-Mora, Kuna-Mora to Cloverdale, Cloverdale to Hubbard, Hubbard to South Cole; 13.2 mile loop. There is no day-of registration, so be sure to regis-ter in advance. Register online at bikereg.com, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

March 21, 2015 — South Mountain Bicycle Classic - Circuit Race , Phoenix, AZ, Circuit Race, Eric Prosnier, 602-381-3581, eric@wmrc.org, Brian Lemke, brianlemke@wmrc.org, wmrc.org

March 22, 2015 — Tour of Ontario Ice Breaker Road Race #1, Ontario, OR, USAC rules and regulations will apply. Break the ice in our 6.7 mile “old school” circuit course. No school like the old school! Shave the legs, dawn the spandex, feel your lungs burn, and get ready for the 2015 race season!, Michael Chase, 208-891-8079, mkchase@cableone.net, Robert Hoene, 208-921-5203, rhhoene@gmail.com, tourofontario.com

March 29, 2015 — Billings Downtown Criterium, Billings, MT, This is the 6th annual Downtown Crit that benefits Spare Change for Real Change. It starts and finishes under Skypoint in downtown Billings., Montana Cycling, coulhill@yahoo.com, Joe Stout, 406-294-5060, joes@downtownbillings.com, down-townbillings.com/events/purple-5k/

March 29, 2015 — Tour of Ontario Ice Breaker Road Race #2, Ontario, OR, USAC rules and regulations will apply. Break the ice in our 6.7 mile “old school” circuit course. No school like the old school! Shave the legs, dawn the spandex, feel your lungs burn, and get ready for the 2015 race season!, Michael Chase, 208-891-8079, mkchase@cableone.net, Robert Hoene, 208-921-5203, rhhoene@gmail.com, tourofontario.com

April 4, 2015 — The Rocky Mountain Roubaix, Frenchtown, MT, 31-61 mile course, Tamara Bessette, 406-240-6451, tamarabessette@msn.com, Andy Schultz, andy-schultz@out-look.com, montanacycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&year=2014

April 11-12, 2015 — NWCCC Bobcat Classic, Bozeman, MT, A 33 mile loop through rural Montana landscape. Majestic views as rid-ers traverse rolling hills and narrow river canyons. All riders finish on a grueling 5km, 1,200 ft climb to the top of the Lewis and Clark Caverns., Drew Cardoza, 406-425-0609, drewcardoza@gmail.com, Jacob Wahry, 907-229-0524, jwahry@gmail.com, montanacycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&year=2014

April 11-12, 2015 — Mesquite Stage Race, Mesquite, NV, 3 stages, 2 days, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, race-dayeventmanagement.com

April 11, 2015 — Bobcat USAC Open Race, Bozeman, MT, A 33 mile loop through rural Montana landscape. Majestic views as rid-ers traverse rolling hills and narrow river canyons. All riders finish on a grueling 5km, 1,200 ft climb to the top of the Lewis and Clark Caverns., Drew Cardoza, 406-425-0609, drewcardoza@gmail.com, Jacob Wahry, 907-229-0524, jwahry@gmail.com, montanacycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&year=2014

April 12, 2015 — UM Criterium, Missoula, MT, This criterium is set in the heart of Missoula hosted by the University of Montana Cycling Team, non collegiate categories start at 1pm. , Kurt Erbach, 847-346-8838, kerbach2@gmail.com, Kara Doescher, kmdoescher@gmail.com, Cameron Best, 360-981-0936, cycling.um@gmail.com, montanacycling.net/schedule?discipline=all&year=2014

April 17-19, 2015 — Tour of Walla Walla Stage Race, Walla Walla, WA, Pacific NW premier 3 day Stage race. - 2 RRs, crit, TT. Eight fields, 5 for men and 3 for women- Men Pro-1-2, 3, 4, 5, Mstrs 40+ cats 1-4; Wom 1-2, 3, 4. Stage Race - 2 RRs, Crit, TT. Men Pro -1-2, 3, 4, 5, Mstrs 40+ Cats 1-4, Wom 1-2, 3, 4., Michael Austin, 509-386-1149, 509-525-4949, mike@allegrocyclery.com, tofww.org

April 18, 2015 — Hillside Road Race, Hillside, AZ, Out and back road race with big rollers and climbing. Distances of 25, 44, 64 miles., Eric Prosnier, 602-381-3581, eric@wmrc.org, wmrc.org

April 18-19, 2015 — USA Cycling Professional Criterium & Team Time Trial National Championships, Greenville , SC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, usacy-cling.org

April 19, 2015 — Jason Broome ITT, Spring Series, Boise, ID, Ten Mile Time Trial over rolling terrain. Start:Stage stop truck stop on I-84, 16 miles east of Boise., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

April 24-26, 2015 — Maverick Classic, Collegiate Road - RMCCC, Grand Junction, CO, Stage Race: Collegiate Road Regional Championships and Open class including stages in Grand Junction, Palisade, and Fruita, Colorado., Rick Taggart, rtaggart@coloradomesa.edu, Patric Rostel, 970-248-1503, prostel@coloradomesa.edu, Jennifer Stoll, 970-248-1469, jstoll@coloradomesa.edu, coloradomesa.edu/maverickclassic/, org.coloradomesa.edu/cycling

April 25, 2015 — Tax Day Road Race, UCA Series, Inkom, ID, Great circuit race, start and finish in Inkom with a 1.2 mile neutral roll out of town, followed by 4.5 mile rolling to the circuit (7.3 mi). Riders will do a speci-fied number of laps, followed by another half lap to finish at the top of the climb. Climb per lap is 750 ft., Bryan Gee, 208-406-8477, bryan_gee_otr@yahoo.com, David Hatchey, hatchey@fmed.isu.edu, idahocy-cling.com

April 26, 2015 — Chicken Dinner Road Race, Spring Series, Nampa, ID, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

May 2, 2015 — Chino Grinder , Chino Valley, AZ, 106 mile gravel grinder from Chino to Williams and back with 9700 feet of climbing, Epic , 480-442-7694, EpicGravelRides@gmail.com, epicgravelrides.com, chinogrinder.com

May 3, 2015 — Emmett-Roubaix Road Race, Spring Series, Emmett, ID, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

May 3, 2015 — Idaho State Road Race Championships, SWICA, Boise, ID, USA Cycling Categories, 37, 56, or 69 miles, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, Vernon Padaca, 208-571-1730, vpadaca@powereng.com, idahobikeracing.com, teamdobbiaco.com/?page_id=722

May 8-10, 2015 — USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, Asheville, NC, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, usacycling.org

May 16, 2015 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, Benefits the Independence Pass Foundation. 21st Annual from the Winter Gate, 4 miles east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost Town approximately 10 miles east up Highway 82 on Independence Pass, gains approximately 2200 feet of elevation, from 8,500ft to 10,700ft., Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, 970-618-5086, fulcon@comcast.net, inde-pendencepass.org

May 16-17, 2015 — Idaho Time Trial Festival, Boise, ID, John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obc-cwebdesign@yahoo.com, bobs-bicycles.com, idahobikeracing.org

May 22-25, 2015 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 44th Annual, Road Race and tour from Durango to Silverton, Road Circuit race and Time Trial, 25/50 mile tour, Kids Race and Mountain Bike Cross Country Race and Mountain Bike Criterium, Gaige Sippy, 970-259-4621, director@ironhorsebi-cycleclassic.com, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

May 23-25, 2015 — USA Cycling Professional Road and TT National Championships, Chattanooga, TN, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, usacycling.org

May 30, 2015 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Team Challenge, Boise to Sun Valley, ID, 8th Annual - Team relay road race from Boise to Sun Valley., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

May 31, 2015 — Cow County Bike Race, MBRA Series, Wolf Creek, MT, 50-76 mile road race over hilly terrain. Starts at the Wolf Creek Fishing Access site on the Missouri River., Mark Brooke, mbrooke@m-m.net, Robert Ray, 406-475-1562, 406-457-8645, rray@hot-mail.com, Byron DeFord, bdef123@yahoo.com, teamgreatdivide.wordpress.com

June 6-7, 2015 — Nampa Race Weekend, Great Western Cycling Series, Nampa, ID, Saturday: Located in Belle District at the heart of historical Nampa, this spectator orientated 1.1 km Criterium course has long straightaways with fast left- and right-hand turns. Sunday: Birds of Prey circuit race, 4.91 mile loop with 191 feet of climbing per lap., Vernon Padaca, 208-571-1730, vpadaca@

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June 13, 2015 — Dirt Bag Dash, Glenns Ferry, ID, Sign in 10am. Race start 11am, 95% dirt road course, post-race party., James Lang, 208-571-1853, 208-344-9182, jlang83702@yahoo.com, dirtbagdash.com

June 13-14, 2015 — Snake River Landing’s Cycle Fest, UCA Series, Idaho Falls, ID, Criterium and circuit race, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, race-dayeventmanagement.com

June 13, 2015 — Just for the Hill of It, White Bird, ID, Benefit for Syringa Hospital & Clinics Hospice, face the challenging switchbacks of the Old White Bird Grade. Experience 13 miles with a gentle climb starting at Hammer Creek at 1600’ and continuing to the summit at 3800’. All ages are wel-come to come & join in the fun!, Clarence Chapman, 208-921-1963, cchapman@syrin-gahospital.org, syringahospital.org

June 24-28, 2015 — USA Cycling Amateur & Para-cycling Road National Championships, North Lake Tahoe, CA, Elite, U23 and Junior Road National Championships., Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, usacy-cling.org

June 26-28, 2015 — Baker City Cycling Classic, Oregon Women’s Prestige Series, Baker City, OR, Three days and four stages in beau-tiful eastern Oregon, with great support and unparalleled scenery. Over 10,000 ft of climbing over the three days in one of the country’s most beautiful cycling regions. Pros and amateurs race the same courses and the women’s and men’s prize purs-es are matched by sponsor BELLA Main St. Market., Brian Vegter, 541-325-1689, dogbri@q.com, bakercitycycling.org

June 27, 2015 — Sick Hill Climb, Hansen, ID, This is a timed event, a 22 mile cycling hill climb, summit finish. The climb is a 3000 foot climb. The first 15 miles are gradual and the last 7 miles climbs 1800 feet. Starts at Rock Creek General Store. 3048 North 3800 East. This is a USA Cycling non-competitive event., Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, sak41@pmt.org, sick-riders.com

July 4, 2015 — 4th of July Hailey Criterium, Hailey, ID, Downtown Hailey Criterium, Exciting four corner course., Billy Olson, 208-788-9184, billy@powerhouseidaho.com, Janelle Conners, 208-578-5453, 208-720-7427, jconners@bcrd.org, bcrd.org, ridesunvalley.com

July 4, 2015 — Celebrate Freedom Crit/State Criterium Championship, MBRA series, Billings, MT, Coul Hill, coulhill@gmail.com, montanacycling.net

July 5, 2015 — Twin Falls Criterium, SWICA, Twin Falls, ID, Criterium, races starting at 2:00 pm, fields TBD, Tentatively sched-uled on a course approximately 0.8 miles, excellent pavement and wide roads., Rick Greenawald, 208-316-6176, greenawald@cableone.net, idahobikeracing.org, inter-mountaincycling.org

July 11, 2015 — Andersen Banducci Twilight Criterium, National Criterium Calendar, Boise, ID, 27th Annual, NCC race., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, boisetwilight-criterium.com, gcorsaevents.com

July 12, 2015 — Idaho State Criterium Championship, Hidden Springs, ID, Start/Finish at Hidden Springs Community-Village Green at 9 am., Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, kurtholzer@hotmail.com, lostrivercyling.org

July 14-19, 2015 — USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, Mammoth Mountain, CA, Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, mrice@usacycling.org, usacycling.org

July 15, 2015 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games Hill Climb, Pocatello, ID, Hill Climb Cherry Springs to Crystal Summit 6:30pm - 5 miles in a 6 % grade with a total of 1000 foot eleva-tion gain., Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org

July 16, 2015 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games Criterium, Pocatello, ID, Criterium Holt Arena Parking lot 6:00pm-ISU Campus. 1km, technical course with 7 turns. 35 min-utes., Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org

July 16-19, 2015 — Tour of Montana, MBRA Series, Missoula, MT, Races, festival, gran fondo, Tour of Montana , 406-381-7962, info@tourofmontana.org, tourofmontana.org

July 18, 2015 — Idaho State Time Trial Championships, Nampa, ID, Gary Casella, 208-340-7224, gcasella1@aol.com, Rudy Estrada, 208-713-3705, elitecycling@msn.com, idahobikeracing.org

July 18, 2015 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games 10K Time Trial, Pocatello, ID, Staging Marsh Valley High School near Arimo 10:00am., Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org

August 1, 2015 — Sick 55 Road Race, Albion, ID, This is a sanctioned mountain course road race. It starts and finishes in Albion, Idaho. There are two category climbs and two fast downhills. It is 53.7 miles chal-lenging race., Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514, sak41@pmt.org, sick-riders.com, intermoun-taincycling.org

August 8, 2015 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, Lamoille, NV, 10th annual. Road Race hill climb, 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb in Ruby Mountains. Race starts at 9am. Post event picnic and awards in Lamoille Grove, 11:30am., Annette White, 775-842-9125, 775-340-7420, annette.white42@gmail.com, elk-ovelo.com

August 8, 2015 — State Championship Road Race/Hogback Classic, MBRA Series, MT, Coul Hill, coulhill@gmail.com, montanacy-cling.net

August 8-9, 2015 — Billings Omnium Weekend/State Championship Omnium, MBRA Series, Billings, MT, Coul Hill, coulhill@gmail.com, montanacycling.net

August 15, 2015 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Boise, ID, 41st Annual, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

August 16-23, 2015 — USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Steamboat Springs, CO, Colorado’s 7-day UCI stage race from Steamboat Springs to Denver featur-ing world class professional bike racing in Colorado’s mountains, USA Pro Cycling Challenge , 888-223-3351, info@usaprocy-clingchallenge.com, usaprocyclingchal-lenge.com

August 22, 2015 — Hagerman Buhl Hagerman, Hagerman, ID, Great Tune up road race for Master Nationals. This is the renewal of an event that use to occur annually in the 90’s. The course will be approximately 45 miles in length, leaving Hagerman on Highway 30 in a southerly direction taking a left turn onto Vader Grade, up the Grade to West Point Road (S 1500 E) to E 3600 S to the grade north of Buhl, down across the Snake River, right on River Road along Kanaka Rapids, up the 1280 East climb and then up Melon Valley Road to just north west of Buhl, and then west and north on Highway 30 all the way back to Hagerman., Rudy Estrada, 208-713-3705, elitecycling@msn.com, Howard Roose, 208 484 8342, hkroose@gmail.com, intermountaincycling.org

August 30, 2015 — WERKS, Helena, MT, Byron DeFord, bdef123@yahoo.com,

September 12, 2015 — Race to the Angel, Wells, NV, Hill climb. 30th Annual. The race is open to riders on mountain and road bikes, runners, walkers and triathletes: individual or team (Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim, 5K run, 20K bike). The half marathon course begins at the Wells City pool and climbs approximately 2,784 feet to Angel Lake in the East Humboldt range of the Ruby Mountains. The half marathon course is entirely on pavement. , Wells Chamber, 775-752-3540, wellschamber@wellsnevada.com, Robert Johnson, 775-340-5943, rubymoun-tainrelay@gmail.com, racetotheangel.org, rubymountainrelay.com

September 14-19, 2015 — World Human Powered Speed Challenge, Battle Mountain, NV, Cyclists from around the world will gath-er on SR305, perhaps the fastest strectch of road in the world to see who is the fastest cyclist in the world. The 2013 record was 83.13 mph!, Al Krause, 707-443-8261, a.krause@sbcglobal.net, ihpva.org, whpsc.org

September 26, 2015 — Telluride 200 Gran Fondo, Telluride, CO, 12th annual Mountains to the Desert Ride. From the high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend past hillsides of quaking aspens along a route that passes through millions of years of geologic record, ultimately finding themselves at the base of striated sandstone cliffs reaching up to 1,000 feet overhead. Fundraising benefits the Just for Kids Foundation. , Cindy Fusting, 970.729.1372, m2dbikeride@gmail.com, Victoria Lovely, 773-590-6499, vblovely@yahoo.com, m2dbikeride.com, telluride200.com

Utah Road TouringFebruary 28, 2015 — Winter Escape Metric and

SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, St. George, UT, Free self-supported event with store stops enroute. Early Spring training ride. Start St George Convention Center off Dixie Drive /Bluff StreetRiverside to Telegraph, Circle Sand Hollow Lake to Hurricane and up the hill to Springdale and back. Shorter option of 50 miles., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

March 14-17, 2015 — Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Four days of road cycling through spectacular scenery of Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and the Colorado River. Fundraiser for cancer survivorship programs and cancer research., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com

March 21, 2015 — St George-Zion Loop, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Hurricane, UT, 125 miles. Self Supported loop ride from Hurricane up through Zion National Park and then a big loop around the south end of St. George. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event. , Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@eogear.com, saltla-kerandos.org

April 4, 2015 — Legacy Parkway SuperSeries , BCC SuperSeries, Centerville, UT, Free self-supported event. Start Foxboro Park NSL, flattest 100 ever 4 trips up and back on the Legacy Parkway bike path. Food at Farmington Station. Shorter leg options of 30 and 60 miles for one or two trips up and back., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, road-captain@bccutah.org, Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@mhtn.com, bccutah.org

April 11, 2015 — Spring Tour de St. George , St. George, UT, Beginners and pros alike will enjoy the all-new route while appreciating the well-stocked rest stations. Fully support-ed with sag vehicles, rest stops and lunch. Three route options for all skill levels; 30, 65 and 100 miles!, Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, spin-geeks.com

April 11, 2015 — Willard Bay 100, BCC SuperSeries, Centerville, UT, Free Self-supported. Plenty of store stops. No Entry Fee. Start Centerville JHS to Willard Bay Truck Stop. Shorter leg options of 30 and 75 miles cover Layton and Syracuse. Rain date if required the following week., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

April 11, 2015 — Willard Bay & Beyond Brevet, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Centerville, UT, 62 or 125 miles. Self-supported ride from the Wal-Mart in Centerville, through Hooper, Willard Bay and Brigham City with a turnaround at Corinne. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event. Sponsored by Bonneville Cycling Club and the Salt Lake Randonneurs (rahn doe ners), Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, rich-ard@eogear.com, SaltLakeRandos.org

April 18, 2015 — Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, 25 miles without stop-lights through the streets of Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon course, start: 6:00 a.m. start., Steve Bingham, 720-608-1783, stevebing-ham@highaltitudeevents.com, saltlakecity-marathon.com

April 25, 2015 — Front Runner Metric Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, Point to point metric century bicycle ride from Salt Lake City’s Intermodal Hub to Ogden. Return to Salt

Lake City via the UTA FrontRunner train service. Your bicycle will be transported via private truck to SLC., Matt Storms, 801-448-6061, matt@forthewinracing.com, frontrun-nercentury.com

April 25, 2015 — Zion Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Triple Crown, Springdale, UT, Perfect spring-time cycling event on the scenic roads around America’s most beautiful National Park. Fully supported, Chip timed, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetul-tra.com, granfondotriplecrown.com, plan-etultra.com

April 25, 2015 — Nebo Gallivant, Nephi, UT, 300K Brevet (190 miles). Self-supported loop ride from Nephi up through scenic Sanpete Country and then out west through Eureka, near shores of Utah Lake & back. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@eoge-ar.com, Salt Lake Randonneurs, Bonneville Cycling Club

May 2, 2015 — Biker’s Edge Cinco de Mayo Century, Kaysville, UT, Free, fully-supported by Biker’s Edge and America First Credit Union, 100 and 50-mile ride starting in Kaysville. Made for every level of rider with a gradual +/- 1,800ft. Community fun ride with great food. , Taylor Arnold, 801-544-5300, taylor@bebikes.com, bebikes.com

May 2, 2015 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but you will get a time, awards, and placing., Scott Newton, 435-654-8650, 800-635-1792, info@granfondomoab.com, gran-fondomoab.com

May 9, 2015 — Springville to Nephi 100, BCC SuperSeries, Springville, UT, Start Springville Cracker Barrel frontage road to Nephi and back thru orchards, flat to rolling. Self Supported with shorter 30 and 60 mile options. Store stops enroute. Free event., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

May 9, 2015 — Goldilocks Salt Lake, Goldilocks Bike Ride, South Jordan, UT, The Goldilocks Salt Lake 100, 60, and 30 mile bike routes start in the heart of Daybreak at SoDa Row and winds through the mostly down-hill urban landscape of South Jordan and Riverton before heading south on Redwood Road to Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. The way home includes a spin around Lehi before you climb up Redwood Road and Porter Rockwell for a fast down-hill finish to SoDa Row on Mountain View Corridor., Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride.com, goldilocksride.com/gsl

May 9, 2015 — 6-Valley Tour, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Saratoga Springs, UT, Self-supported loop ride. Starts in Saratoga Springs, out to the West Desert and around the Oquirrh Mountains. 188 mile also makes a loop around Utah Lake. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event. , Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, rich-ard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org

May 10, 2015 — Amazing Earthfest, tentative for 2015, Kanab, UT, 9th Annual - Grand Staircase EscalanteNational Monument Highly Scenic 35 miles out and back, 7:45 am, 420 East 300 South (US 89), Kanab, Utah, Pre-ride refreshments, Optional60 miles., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, jiw@gwi.net, amazingearthfest.com

May 16, 2015 — Gran Fondo Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, UT, The Gran Fondo Salt Lake is a timed bicycle tour of the Salt Lake Valley. Fully supported aid stations, professional on-course support, and a finish line meal await. Optional KOM/QOM challenge ride for the climbers out there. Utah’s first Classic & Custom Bike Show at the finish line. Benefits Bike Utah & Team Kid Courage., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, GranFondoSaltLake.com

May 22-23, 2015 — 6-Valley Tour Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Saratoga Springs, UT, Self-supported loop ride. Starts in Saratoga Springs, out to the West Desert and around the Oquirrh Mountains. 188 mile ride also makes a loop around Utah Lake. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, rich-ard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org

May 23, 2015 — Little Red Pre-Ride, BCC SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Meet Mendon Church for pre-riding the Little Red Route. Store stops for water and food. FREE, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435-563-1212, pecan314@xmission.com, bccutah.org

May 25, 2015 — Antelope Island 100, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Memorial Day - Meet at Westpoint Park SLC 1100 N 1800 W. Ride to Antelope Island Ranch and back, shorter options of 65 to Syracuse. Free event - BCC members free admission to Causeway., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

May 30, 2015 — RACER Century, Roy, UT, A comfortable ride through Weber and Davis County in the prime of Utah’s diverse sum-mer weather. Enjoy an exciting mixture of plains and hills throughout Northern Utah. Fully supported with lunch provided for the 103 and 73 mile routes. Finish Line bbq included with all paid registration., Tim Bell, 801-430-5968, royalriders.rhs@gmail.com, TheRacer.org

May 30, 2015 — Ride for the Angels, Copperton, UT, 6th Annual. Start: 8:30am; 8655 West 10390 South Copperton Park; Routes: 25, 50 miles and Metric Century 62.5 miles; $50.00 includes swag bag and ride shirt. With each registration you will be entered to win a new bike. Drawing to be held Saturday at 8:00 am, right before the start of the event. Rest stops and road support, Great cause! Post Ride Picnic too!, Steve McIntyre, 801-560-6954, stevemcintyre44@yahoo.com, angelshands.org

May 31-September 25, 2015 — Cycling Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, St. George, UT, 7-day, 400-mile guided road biking tour of the Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks, including Brian Head, Panguich Lake, Red Canyon and Kanab. Tour includes 6 nights camping with last night at Inn or 6 nights innstay, trans-portation and food. Camping/Inns: May 17-23 (camp), May 31-June 6 (inns), June 14-20 (camp), June 28-July 4 (camp), July 12-18 (camp), August 2-8 (camp), August 16-22 (camp), August 16-22 (inns), August 30-September 5 (inns), September 6-12 (camp), September 20-26 (inns), Sally M.,

800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@esca-peadventures.com, escapeadventures.com

June 4-6, 2015 — MOABA (Most Outstanding Annual Bicycle Adventure), Moab, UT, A 3 day Road Bike Ride with options for River Rides and Mountain Biking. Spend some time in Nature, Satisfy Your Inner Explorer, Finish Strong., Les Titus, 801-654-1144, 877-636-1994, lestitus@lagbrau.com, moabmoa-ba.com

June 6, 2015 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, UT, Women only century ride, 15, 35, 62, 80 and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at the Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. opens in February. This event sells out quickly., Penny Perkins, penperk@centurylink.net, Curt Griffin, lrrh@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

June 6, 2015 — Pony Express Century, Saratoga Springs, UT, Starting in Saratoga Springs and essentially following the Pony Express route to Faust, then heading north to Rush Valley and back. 100 miles, Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking@gmail.com, epicbiking.com

June 6, 2015 — Ride the Gap Century, Parowan, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast with a mileage option for every rider., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spin-geeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com

June 6, 2015 — Hero Ride, Heber, UT, Start/Finish: Artisan Cheese Factory 100, 60, 30 mile options available. Team Race Category for 100 mile route (or take it at your own pace with friends). Registration opens January 1, 2015. A fully supported charity ride which seeks to challenge partic-ipants while raising money and awareness for special needs children in Utah. , Mark Staffieri, 858-442-5070, herorideutah@gmail.com, herorideutah.com

June 8-10, 2015 — Red Rock Randonnee, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Kanab, UT, Self-supported ride beginning in Kanab, through Zion, Bryce, & Grand Canyon. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event. , Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, rich-ard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org

June 11-19, 2015 — Rocky Mountain Tour, Cross Country Challenge, Salt Lake City, UT, In 9 riding days, 596 miles, tackle Wasatch Mountains, Soldier Summit, pass Book Cliffs and more in this challenging ride., Bill Lannon, 888-797-7057, abbike@aol.com, abbike.com

June 13, 2015 — American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, Brigham City, UT, Tour de Cure is an incredible experience riding through the World’s Greatest Bird Refuge. Join 1500 riders, 250 volunteers and many spectators and sponsors for a finish line celebration at Heritage Arts Festival on Brigham City’s Main Street. If you have dia-betes you are a Red Rider. Route options of 9, 30, 55, 75 and 100 miles., Marshall Emsley, 801-363-3024 ext 7071, memsley@diabetes.org, diabetes.org/utahtour

June 13, 2015 — Provo A Go-Go, BCC SuperSeries, Draper, UT, Start Draper Park, ride past point of the mountain, thru Provo to Spanish Fork and back on a loop route. Free event, self supported with shorter 30 and 60 mile options. Store stops enroute., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

June 13-14, 2015 — Utah Bicycle Touring Society’s Overnight Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, 9th Annual. This event is for new and experienced bicycle travelers. It involves

traveling by bicycle in a self-suffienct man-ner to an overnight destination. We will camp overnight and then return the next day., Lou Melini, 80-487-6318, lvmelini@com-cast.net,

June 20, 2015 — Three Kings Cycling Event, North Salt Lake, UT, Can you conquer the Kings?! Held In North Salt Lake, the Three Kings challenge riders up three awesome climbs; over $1,000 in prize money!, Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, mattjensennsl@gmail.com, threekings.nslcity.org

June 20, 2015 — Huntsman 140, Delta , UT, A road cycling, non-competitive ride with 25, 50, 75, and 140 mile distances that raises funds for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute., Jen Murano, 801-584-5815, jmurano@huntsmanfoundation.org, hunts-man140.com

June 20, 2015 — High Uintas 10,000 Gran Fondo, Kamas/Evanston, UT/WY, 1 Day, 80 mile, point to point road race from Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY over Bald Mountain Pass. Gran Fondo for citzen riders and touring rid-ers., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com

June 27-28, 2015 — Bike MS: Harmon’s Best Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, For cyclists and all those seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. The Bike MS experience is the ride of your life with options to ride 45-175 miles. Friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. One of the most scenic routes in Utah! Camping, meals and entertainment based out of Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 South 500 West)., Becky Lyttle, 801-424-0112, becky.lyttle@nmss.org, Sam Smith, 801-424-0112, sam.smith@nmss.org, Amanda Savage, 801-523-4267, 801-424-0112, aman-da.savage@nmss.org, bikemsutah.org

July 3, 2015 — Tour de Riverton, Riverton, UT, 15th Annual, Part of Riverton Town Days. Fun family ride. 25 mile loop through Riverton and Herriman., Brad Rowberry, 801-523-8268, tdr@infinitecycles.com, tourderiverton.com, infinitecycles.com

July 3, 2015 — 22nd Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 10pm. Open to participants of all ages and starts at the Antelope Island’s White Rock Bay. The half way point is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch where refreshments are served. The entire route is 24 miles on an asphalt road. , Neka Roundy, 801-451-3286, tour@co.davis.ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov, antelopebymoonlight.com

July 5, 2015 — In Town Century - Freedom Ride, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Location TBA. End the holiday weekend with 100 miles. Stops for water and food. FREE, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu-tah.org, Tom Coffey, 801-737-3241, lech-2zurs@msn.com, bccutah.org

July 10-11, 2015 — Raspberry Ramble Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, UT, 300K, 400K & 600K Brevets (125 to 375 miles). Self-supported rural rides from Logan and climb up Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa route). The longer routes then go around Bear Lake before heading north to Soda Springs and back to Logan. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2275, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org

July 11, 2015 — Cache Gran Fondo, Logan, UT, 100 and 50 mile gran fondo style ride & tour. This UCA event features canyons, hills, long flats & beautiful Cache Valley vistas. Benefit for Logan Regional Hospital, run by Headspin Events. Grand Prize: FreeMotion

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July 11, 2015 — Good News Jail and Prison Ministry Fundraiser Bicycle Ride, Park City, UT, Start 9:30am at the Shepherd of the Mountains Church. Funds donated go to keep Chaplains in the Salt Lake County Jail. Awesome Park City Ride on paved park-way trails, around a farm, meadows, woods, over bridges, under a tunnel and circling a park. Everyone is invited, all skill levels are welcome. Lunch is provided with $35 entry donation., Mary Challier, 385-468-8409, 801-518-2840, mary.challier@goodnewsjail.org, goodnewsjail.org

July 12, 2015 — Upland Roller 100, BCC SuperSeries, Wanship, UT, Wanship Trailhead thru Coalville Echo over Hogsback to East Canyon, Morgan and back self-supported 30-50 mile options also. FREE, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

July 18, 2015 — Pedal Away Parkinson’s, Kaysville, UT, The 9th Annual 10 mile fam-ily fun ride begins at 8 am at Gailey Park in Kaysville. All proceeds benefit the Utah Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association., Meredith Smith, 801-451-6566, 801-336-6579, meredith@pedalawayparkin-sons.com, pedalawayparkinsons.com

July 18, 2015 — Desperado Dual, Utah Triple Crown, Panguitch, UT, 200 mile double cen-tury in Southern Utah, flattest and best 100 mile course and 50 mile option, Utah’s only fully supported, 200 mile, one-day cycling adventure. We also have 200 mile relay option., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spin-geeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com

July 18, 2015 — RAW (Ride Around the Wellsvilles), Logan, UT, The Logan Rotary Club’s Ride Around the Wellsvilles will begin at the Rotary Pavilion at Willow Park, with a choice of a 23, 66 or 96 mile ride., Ben Jarvis, 435-757-0376, LoganRotaryRAW@gmail.com, rotaryraw.com

July 18, 2015 — The GLMR Century, Spanish Fork, UT, Utah’s Premier Cycling Event to raise awareness for, honor those taken by, and help those afflicted with mental illness., Zach Ludlow, 801-808-2569, glmrinfo@gmail.com, Stan Sadowski, 801-830-6655, glmrin-fo@gmail.com, theglmr.com

July 23, 2015 — South Sevier Ram Ride, Monroe, UT, 25 miles - starts in Monroe at the west side of City Park, goes through Central, Annabella, Elsinore, Joseph and ends at the city park in Monroe. 15 miles - starts in Monroe at the west side of City Park, goes to Washburnville, through Austin to Brooklyn Road in Elsinore, follow Brooklyn Road turn on to Jones Road, and then end at the city park. 6 miles - starts at the west side of City Park, and is a casual ride around the country farms of Monroe. Perfect for the younger kids., Heather Newby, 435-201-0138, Heather.N@jonesanddemille.com,

July 31-August 1, 2015 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams through the night, fundraiser event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@SaintstoSinners.com, SaintstoSinners.com

August 1, 2015 — Hotter than Heck - Utah Valley Century, Lehi, UT, 31st year of a Gran Fondo style timed Century Tour around Utah Lake, 100, 60, and 30 mile options, start and ending at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi., Harvey Scott, 801-803-9708, harvey@utahendur-ance.com, utahendurance.com

August 1, 2015 — Promontory Point 120, BCC SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points Ogden to Brigham City, Corrine, Golden Spike, Tremonton and back 60-100, and 120 miles. Self-supported, with shorter loop options available. Free event., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435-563-1212, pecan314@xmission.com, bccutah.org

August 7-14, 2015 — LAGBRAU (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Utah), Blanding, UT, World’s most scenic bicycle ride - includes 3 national parks, 5 amazing state parks, 2 national monuments, and various national

forests. Blanding to Springdale., Les Titus, 801-654-1144, 877-636-1994, lestitus@lagbrau.com, lagbrau.com

August 8, 2015 — The Ultimate Challenge Presented by University of Utah Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT, Ride like the pros! Challenge yourself to ride the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage, finishing at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Three rides - 109 miles, 60 miles, 25 miles. , Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, tourofutah.com, rideuc.com

August 15, 2015 — Tour de Park City, Park City, UT, Fully supported Tour starting and finish-ing in Park City. 157 miles through Northern Utah’s beautiful mountain valleys. A rolling picnic!, Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamex-celerator@gmail.com, tourdeparkcity.com, teamexcelerator.com

August 15, 2015 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Mountain Green, UT, Fully-supported, wom-en-only cycling event. 4 course options (20, 35, 50, 75 miles). Finish line celebration, catered lunch, live band, raffle, massages, expo., Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, 801-391-2819, wildflowerpedalfest@gmail.com, wild-flowerpedalfest.com

August 15, 2015 — Infinity Bike Ride, Utah Triple Crown, Saratoga Springs, UT, 40, 66, 100, 200 mile options, Colleen Ominson, 801-487-7229, infinitybikeride@gmail.com, infinitybikeride.weebly.com, utahtriplecrown.weebly.com

August 15, 2015 — Ride for the Kids, Syracuse, UT, Partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation, ride out to Antelope Island. Ride options from 50-100 miles, depending on the skill level of the rider. Ride begins at the Syracuse RC Willey, 1693 W 2700 S at 8:00am. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, as well as tons of prizes for our raffle., Devin Kingsbury, 801-663-3267, syracusetag@gmail.com, Brent Jones, 801-774-2801, 801-645-0247, brent.jones@rcwilley.com,

August 16, 2015 — The Big Ride 150–Wasatch Back Route, BCC SuperSeries, Richmond, UT, Start Draper Park over Emigration, Parleys, Park City, Kamas, Provo Canyon, loop back to start. FREE, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435-562-1212, , bccutah.org

August 22, 2015 — Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit the pavement for a 102, 52, or 18-mile road ride event in support of the National Ability Center’s mission. All three fully-sup-ported routes of this event follow paved roads in and around the beautiful Park City mountainside. This exciting event promises to serve up a challenge for a wide range of cycling levels and abilities. And don’t forget – all Summit Challenge riders who have a disability can register and ride for free!, Julia Rametta, 435-649-3991, events@discovernac.org, Whitney Thompson, 435-649-3991, whitneyt@discovernac.org, sum-mitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org

August 22, 2015 — Interlaken 100, Pineview, UT, Interlaken 100 is a fully supported ride from Pineview to Bear Lake (via Monte Cristo). With over 5,600 vertical feet of elevation gain Interlaken 100 is not your typical century ride. Whether you are looking for a challeng-ing ride or preparing for something even bigger this is the ride for you., Jon Bingham, 801-613-7520, bike.interlaken@gmail.com, interlaken100.com

August 22, 2015 — Man of STIHL, North Salt Lake, UT, 62-mile (100km) fully supported metric century bike ride. Release the hero within you as you support the Davis Education Foundation. Enjoy beautiful autumn scen-ery as you ride on the East and West sides of Davis County from North Salt Lake to Clearfield and back., Marc Croft, 801-295-4141, marc@croftnow.com, Skye Whitlock, jsunskye@gmail.com, ManofSTIHL.org

August 22, 2015 — The Live Big Challenge, Orem, UT, 41, 20, and 1 mile options. A ride to honor Bryan Byrge who was killed in a bike crash earlier this year. Raffle, prizes, and more. Fundraiser for the Byrge family. Start-Finish at the Orem Cemetary Field, 1200 N. 800 E., Orem, UT., Dave Bauerle, 801-995-8777, dave.bauerle@gmail.com, thelivebig-challenge.com

August 23, 2015 — Twin Creeks 100, BCC SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Start Coalville to Lost Creek Dam, with rolling course back to Coalville, then climb Chalk Creek. Self-supported. 50 mile option first leg. Free event., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, road-captain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

August 29, 2015 — Cache Valley Century Tour, Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. Proceeds benefit Common Ground, a Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds supprt their adaptive cycling program. Richmond to Preston, Idaho and back through scenic terrain., Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, info@CacheValleyCentury.com, Chris Larsen, 435-755-5132, chris.cgadventures@gmail.com, CacheValleyCentury.com, facebook.com/pages/cache-valley-cen-tury

August 29, 2015 — Hooper Horizontal 100, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, West Point Park (SLC) to West Weber and Hooper, self-supported century, 30 and 65 mile options. Free flattest 100 on the schedule., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccu-tah.org, Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@mhtn.com, bccutah.org

August 29, 2015 — I Think I CANyons (ITIC), Salt Lake City, UT, Fourth Street Clinic ben-efit ride goes over four Wasatch Front can-yons: 112 miles, 12,000 vertical feet. Start/Finish: Olympus Hills Mall. Check-In: 5:15am. Staggered start: 6:00am., Kim Belliston, 385-234-5702, kimb@fourthstreetclinic.org, Spencer Chipping, 385-234-5702, 801-597-1111, spencerchipping@diamond-wireless.com, fourthstreetclinic.org/events

August 29, 2015 — The Ghost Ride, Tooele, UT, The Ghost Ride is a 100 or 62 mile cycling tour of Utah’s Tooele Valley. Honoring the cyclists who are no longer with us, we begin with a short ride of silence and then enjoy a ride of celebration as we visit small towns, scenic vistas and rolling hills in Utah’s west desert terrain., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, theghostride.com

August 29, 2015 — Flat 200 Miler, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake, UT, A flat 200 miler out to the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island, Willard Bay and back., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435-562-1212, , bccutah.org

September 6-12, 2015 — Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion,

Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles per day., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com

September 6-12, 2015 — Ride with Jan Ullrich, St. George, UT, This tour rides an audacious point-to-point route across Utah the show-cases the rugged backbone of the state. Visit Capitol Reef, Bryce and Zion National Parks. Climb up to 10,500 feet in elevation to view Cedar Breaks National Monument and for the finale descend nearly 10,000 feet to Zion National Park. This tour delivers Utah’s hidden waterfalls, slot canyons and secluded roads. , John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

September 19, 2015 — Moab Century Tour, Moab, UT, Road cycling in scenic Moab, Utah with 40, 60, and 100 mile route options. Ride benefits cancer survivorship programs.

, Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com

September 19, 2015 — Wonder Woman Century, Payson, UT, Join us in our fully sup-ported all women’s ride, choose between the 15, 30, 70 or 100 mile options. Remember that every woman is a wonderful woman!, Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, wonder-womanride@gmail.com, Carolina Herrin, herrin.carolina@gmail.com, wonderwoman-ride.com

September 19, 2015 — Million Miles at Miller, South Jordan, UT, Century, Metric Century, and 25-mile ride starting and finishing at the Megaplex Theatres at The District in South Jordan, UT., Carisa Miller, 801-563-4139, camiller@lhm.com, Anne Marie Gunther, 801-563-4140, amgunther@lhm.com, million-milesatmiller.com

September 19, 2015 — Aptalis Cystic Fibrosis Cycle For Life, Coalville/Morgan, UT, Fully supported, beautiful autumn ride with four route options - 20,40, 60 and 100 miles. Benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, lhadley@cff.org, Mary Fresques, 801-532-2335, mfresques@cff.org, cycle.cff.org

September 19, 2015 — Coldwell Banker Parkway Pedal, tentative, Salt Lake City, UT, A casual ride along the Legacy and Jordan River Parkway to benefit The Autism Council of Utah. Various starting locations along the route. Finish at the Cultural Center in WVC., Chris Jensen, 801-563-7670, 801-940-1447, chris.jensen@utahhomes.com, bikereg.com

September 25-26, 2015 — Bike the Bear Century, Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 miles. Begins at Parking Lot behind church in Garden City, UT. Support the Trapper Trails Council, BSA with a ride around the sce-nic Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border., Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, jeborn@bsamail.org, Nelson Palmer, nrpalmer@comcast.net, Marte Green, 801-479-5460, johnm.green@scouting.org, trappertrails.org

October 10, 2015 — Legacy Fall Flat 100 SuperSeries , BCC SuperSeries, Centerville, UT, Free self-supported event. Start Foxboro Park NSL, flattest 100 ever 4 trips up and back on the Legacy Parkway bike path. Food at Farmington Station. Shorter leg options of 25 and 30 miles for one or two trips up and back., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcap-tain@bccutah.org, Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@mhtn.com, bccutah.org

October 17, 2015 — SoJo Marathon Bike Tour, South Jordan, UT, Lead out hundreds of runners at the SoJo Marathon and ride from through the west side of the Salt Lake Valley to South Jordan. Medals/shirts and post-ride festivities for finishers! Start 7:15 a.m., W Thomas, wthomas@sjc.utah.gov, Matt Dodge, 801-253-5236, mdodge@sjc.utah.gov, SoJoMarathon.com

October 24, 2015 — Fall Tour de St. George, St. George, UT, Ride around southern Utah and see some of the most scenic views as you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock State Park as well as all the beautiful colors throughout this 35, 70, or 100 mile ride. , Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com

November 28, 2015 — Saturday Fatter-day Ride, Saratoga Springs, UT, 7th annual ride to benefit the Utah Food Bank. Burn off a bit of turkey and pie calories. Bring a donation

for the Food Bank as your entrance fee., Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking@gmail.com, epicbiking.com

Regional Road TouringMarch 2-April 3, 2015 — Desert Climbing Camp,

Grand Junction, CO, Lizard Head Cycling’s Desert Climbing Camp are designed in a training camp format to build base-miles for the cycling season to come. The daily ride schedule offers multiple ride options. Depending on the route, the daily rides can be guided or unguided. A support vehicle will offer 1 to 2 aid stations along the route. Cyclists should be self-sufficient on the bike by carrying food, clothing and basic tools. 4 nights of lodging, daily breakfast at hotel, 2 nights of dinners, energy food, entrance fees, shuttles, water bottles and mechani-cal support. Mar. 2-6, 16-20, 23-27, 30-Apr 3., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard-headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling-guides.com

March 14, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Phoenix, Honor Ride, Phoenix, AZ, The second annual Honor Ride Phoenix will start at UnitedHealthCare Offices (4425 E Cotton Center Blvd). All 3 newly designed routes will be fully supported with SAG and fun rest stops while proceeds from the ride support Ride 2 Recovery’s programs., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2re-covery.com, ride2recovery.com

March 16-April 17, 2015 — Yellowstone Cycle Days, tentative, Yellowstone National Park, MT, Ride free in Yellowstone National Park before the roads open to the public. This is a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the park. Opening day depends on whether the road is plowed. Check for conditions., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, tour@cycleyellowstone.com, cycleyellowstone.com, nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/springbike.htm

March 21, 2015 — Solvang Double Century, Solvang, CA, 200 miles in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. A perfect first time double century., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetul-tra.com, planetultra.com

March 21, 2015 — Mesquite Madness, Mesquite, NV, The first ride of the season. Get your riding legs back and join us for a100 or 75+ or 30 mile bike ride. This year we are adding a Poker Run!, Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com,

March 23-28, 2015 — Solvang Spring Tour, Solvang, CA, Early season warm weather training in Sunny Southern California. 50-100 miles per day in Southern California’s most popular cycling region, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com

March 28, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Florida Los Angeles & Bear Paw Classic, Honor Ride, Los Angeles, CA, Join Ride 2 Recovery to honor our nation’s healing heroes at the Honor Ride Los Angeles featur-ing the First Annual Bear Claw (7 Canyon Climb). Both rides will start in beautiful Westlake Village and feature great routes, SAG support, fully stocked rest stops and lunch following the ride., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2recov-ery.com, ride2recovery.com

March 29-May 29, 2015 — Moab & The Back of Beyond, Grand Junction , CO, March 29- Apr 3, 26-May 1, May 3-8, 17-22, 24-29. The Moab and the Back of Beyond Tour delves into the heart of redrock canyon coun-try of Southeastern Utah and Southwestern Colorado. Ride through the supernatural landscapes of Arches & Canyonlands National Parks, climb the scenic La Sal Mountain Loop and pedal beneath 800 ft redrock sandstone walls along the Colorado River., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardhead-cyclingguides.com

April 4, 2015 — Gran Fondo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas to Lovell Canyon (via Red Rock Scenic Drive) and back, 100 miles - 8000 of climbing. A Gran Fondo is a long distance, timed cycling event that welcomes competitive, amateur and recreational cyclists of all abilities. Fully supported. Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com,

Hurricane mountain Bike festival preview

The Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival will be held in Hurricane, Utah from March 27-29, 2015. The fifth annual festival is promoted by Over the Edge Sports in Hurricane.

The festival will feature three days of rides, get togethers, food, moun-tain biking, and a pixie bike barrel racing contest. Friday night will feature a Dutch Oven dinner. On Saturday night, there will be a live band. And, there will be a Sunday morning breakfast.

Rides will be held on some of the best trails in Utah – Gooseberry Mesa, Guacamole, Little Creek Mesa, and more. There are rides for all ability levels. Rides are set out on a ride board, and riders choose whichever group they would like to go with. Rides are not organized per se.

Demo bikes will be available from Ibis, Rocky Mountain, Ellsworth, KTM, BMC, Salsa, and Borealis. If you want to try a new bike, the festival is the place to do it.

The festival is priced right at only $40 for three days, three meals, demo bikes, and more. When asked why it is so reasonably priced, organizer Quintin Morisette of Over the Edge Sports said, “The festival is inexpen-sive because we want you to come here and ride, and because we know you will be back.”

For more information on the festival, visit hurricanemtbfestival.com contact Over the Edge Sports 435-635-5455.

-Dave Iltis

Quintin Morrisette dropping in at the Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival. Photo by Photo John. See more at photo-john.net

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April 11, 2015 — Mulholland Challenge, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Agoura Hills, CA, The toughest Southern California Century with over 13,000’ of climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains. Fully supported / Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com

April 12, 2015 — Rhonde Van Boise Fun Ride, Boise, ID, Come join the Boise Cycling Club for a fun ride through the Boise front. 65+ miles, 20+ climbs, 6,000+ feet of climbing.

, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com

April 18, 2015 — Tour de Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV, 50, 100 mile routes, circumnavigates Las Vegas., Randy Mcghie, 702-252-8077, randy@mcghies.com, tourdesummerlin.com

April 19, 2015 — Durango 100 Gran Fondo, Durango, CO, A loop ride from Durango, Colorado to Farmington, New Mexico and back. Riders can chose between 50, 84 and 100 mile rides, which are on a mix of small country roads and county highways with short, gradual hills in one of the most majes-tic areas of the Southwest., Keith Ashmore, 505-258-0592, keithashmore9@gmail.com, durango100.com

May 2, 2015 — Community Day Gran Fondo, Nampa, ID, Please join us for our 3rd annual Community Day Gran fondo! Participants in 32 mile, & Metric Century recieve goodie bags & post-ride meal., Melissa Gentry, 208-440-9456, mgentry@bgclubnampa.org, bgc-nampa.org

May 8, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Lake Tahoe, Honor Ride, Lake Tahoe, CA, Honor Ride Lake Tahoe will start and finish at the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with the route extending out and back to Emeral Bay. Ride through the Amgen Tour of California arch as you start this ride and join in the fun and festivities at the finish line., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2recovery.com, ride2recovery.com

May 9, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Sacramento, Honor Ride, Sacramento, CA, Ride parts of the Amgen Tour of California routes at Honor Ride Sacramento, starting from Capital Mall. Ride offers fully-supported routess and a festival-like atmosphere fol-lowing your ride., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2recovery.com, Honor Ride , 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, honorrideinfo@ride2recovery.com, ride2re-covery.com

May 16, 2015 — Cycle for Independence, Boise, ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 10,25, and 63 mile distances, individual and team rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, supported ride., Ramona Walhof, 208-336-5333, cycleforindependence@gmail.com, tvcblindidaho.org

May 16, 2015 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, Benefits the Independence Pass Foundation. 20th Annual from the Winter Gate, 4 miles east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost Town approximately 10 miles east up Highway 82 on Independence Pass, gains approximately 2200 feet of elevation, from 8,500ft to 10,700ft., Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, 970-618-5086, fulcon@comcast.net, inde-pendencepass.org, aspencyclingfestival.com

May 16, 2015 — Palisade Gran Fondo, Palisade, CO, 39, 68 miles. Starts at Peachbowl Park., Melissa , 970-464-7458, info.palisade.coc@gmail.com, palisadecoc.com/co/palisade-granfondo

May 17, 2015 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, 30th Annual. Escorted group, outstanding food stops staffed by experienced volunteers who return year after year. In addition to the Century, Half-Century, and 20 mile rides, we are offering 2 timed events: Gran Fondo (100 mile timed ride), Media Fondo (50 mile timed ride). Each fondo will have its own start time and a neutral start, police escort to the city lim-its., Willard Chilcott, 505-982-1282, willard@cybermesa.com, Michael McCalla, 406-381-2690, mikelikehikebike@hotmail.com, santaf-ecentury.com, granfondosantafe.wordpress.com

May 17, 2015 — Outside Bike & Brew Festival, Santa Fe, NM, There are mountain and road rides, clinics, a Bike Expo, beer-dinners, con-certs, movies and more. , Michael McCalla, 406-381-2690, mikelikehikebike@hotmail.com, outsidesantafe.com

May 25-30, 2015 — Redrock Canyons Tour, Grand Junction, CO, Featured in NY Times. Ride Redrock Country, see Monument Valley and the Dolores River Canyon. Average mileage 72 and two centuries. Total ascent 22,159ft descent 24,187ft. Strong-Intermediate to Advanced., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

May 31-September 4, 2015 — Yellowstone National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, May 31-June 5, 7-12, Aug 16-21, 23-28, 30-Sep 4. Tour includes 5 nights of lodging, 6 days of meals, guide service, entrance fees, daily lunch en route, energy food, liquid refresh-ments, shuttles, and mechanical support. , John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizard-headcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcycling-guides.com

June 6, 2015 — Buena Vista Bicycle Festival, Buena Vista, CO, Scenic and easy to chal-lenging routes 40, 50, 62 and 100 mile ride options in Beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the Feet of 14,000 Ft Mounts Princeton, Harvard and Yale. Exceptionally well sup-ported with afternoon party and band. , Tim Lopez, 719-594-5655, 719-622-0439, bikefest-info@bvbf.org, Aaron Rosenthal, 719-594-5655, bikefest-info@bvbf.org, bvbf.org

June 7, 2015 — America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 24th annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training pro-gram. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, boat cruise, and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethew-est.com, bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com

June 7, 2015 — Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival, Castle Rock, CO, The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival is the unof-ficial start to the Colorado cycling season. You will not want to miss the excitement and camaraderie of the 28th annual pilgrim-age to Castle Rock for the Rocky Mountain region’s premier cycling festival. Whether you are 6 or 60, prefer to ride on the road or dirt, there is a course for cyclists of all abilities. All of the rides start and finish at the Douglas County Fair Grounds. Stick around for the party at the Rock post-ride picnic and cycling expo., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, Elephant Rock , info@elephantrockride.com, elephantrockride.com, emgcolorado.com/wordpress/?page_id=10

June 13, 2015 — Bike for Kids Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls, ID, Kids Crit Series and 5K run., Kristy Mickelsen, 208-522-1205, 208-680-9397, kristy@bikeforkidsidaho.com, bikeforkidsi-daho.com

June 13, 2015 — Fremont Area Road Tour (FART), Lander, WY, 13 to 100 mile options, includes breakfast, bbq, t-shirt and bottle, in conjunction with Brew Fest, Nyssa , fart@landercycling.org, Tony Ferlisi, landercy-cling@gmail.com, landercycling.org

June 15-July 9, 2015 — Great Alaska Highway Ride, Dawson Creek, BC, AK, Ride the full length of the notorious Al-Can Highway from Dawson Creek BC to Delta Junction Alaska. A fully supported calming and cycling adventure, with a few motel nights. , Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, 325-353-8712, tours@pedalerspubandgrille.com, pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alas-ka/Great_Alaska_Highway_Ride.htm

June 20, 2015 — Tour of the Carson Valley - Barbecue & Ice Cream Social, Genoa, NV, Mormon Station Historic State Park, 8th Annual. Fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 11 mile Family Fun Ride, 20-mile Bike & Hike & 44 / 60 miles., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bik-ethewest.com, bikethewest.com, bikeand-skitahoe.com

June 20, 2015 — Bear Lake Monster Century Ride, Montpelier, UT/ID, Bear Lake Monster is a 100, 75, 50 or 25 mile fully supported ride from Montpelier, ID. A climb to Minnetonka Cave and prize awaits each 100-mile rider and a backyard barbeque welcomes every finisher. Utah’s best century ride ... is in Idaho!, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramil-eracing.com, BearLakeMonsterRide.com

June 20, 2015 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, Ladies-only ride featuring five scenic routes, from 10 to 100 miles. Roll-out begins at 6:00 am at Ross Park in Pocatello, ID. , DaNae Young, 208-221-9300, spinderella33@gmail.com, spinderellaride.com

June 20, 2015 — Lemhi Valley Century Ride, Salmon, ID, 100 miles or 100 kms through the picturesque Lemhi River Valley., Marla Hunteman, 208-303-0106, mhunteman@hot-mail.com, lemhivalleycenturyride.weebly.com/

June 20, 2015 — The Great Owyhee Ride Against Hunger, Ontario, OR, 50 mile, 62.5 miles, or 100 miles, experience all that Scenic Rural Oregon has to offer! Start:Historic Train Depot in Downtown Ontario, tour through the rustic country side, experience the maj-esty of the High Desert landscape, and make your way towards the stately Owyhee Dam before circling back towards town.

, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, kurtholzer@hot-mail.com, Kevin Goade, 208-739-1545, tar-macdog@gmail.com, greatowyheeride.com

June 20-21, 2015 — Ananconda Bike Festival, Anaconda, MT, Pedal the Pintlers, 25 mile, 50 mile, or the most challenging Century ride: 100 mile rides through arguably the most beautiful landscapes of Southwest Montana, Chad Lanes, 406-563-7988, 406-563-2034, chadlanes@msn.com, Anaconda Bike Fest , 406-563-7988, letsride@anacondabikefest.org, anacondabikefest.org

June 21, 2015 — Ronde Van Ketchum, Ketchum, ID, A fun ride/tour around almost every hill within Ketchum, North of Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Elkhorn. The full course is just under 124km, and includes 1450m of climbing. Preregistration is required. $20 cash only at durance or the Perch, by Friday at 6:00pm., Richard Feldman, 208-726-7693, rfeldman@durance.com, usacycling.org, durance.commap_ronde.html

June 27, 2015 — Bob LeBow Blue Cruise, Nampa, ID, Routes from 3-100 miles, ride benefits the Terry Reilly Zero Pay Fund, help-

ing support primary health care for our neediest patients., Matt Oakes, 208-467-4431, biketour@trhs.org, trhs.org/en-us/eventsme-dia/boblebowbiketour.aspx

June 27, 2015 — RATPOD (Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, RATPOD is a 130-mile one-day charity ride for Camp Make-A-Dream (a cost free cancer camp). The ride takes place in the beautiful Big Hole Valley of SW Montana., Jennifer Benton, 406-549-5987, info@ratpod.org, ratpod.org, campdream.org

June 27, 2015 — Holly Frontier Tour de Prairie, Cheyenne, WY, Course heads west out of Cheyenne along Happy Jack Road - WYO 210, past Curt Gowdy State Park and through Medicine Bow National Forest, to the Lincoln Memorial at the I-80 Rest Area. 3,000ft of elevation gain. Courses ranging from 10-100 miles, start at Lions Park, road course only., Scott Phillips, 307-637-6456, 307-637-6423, sphillips@cheyennecity.org, chey-ennecity.org

June 27-28, 2015 — Gran Fondo Kootenai, Libby, MT, A two-day, point-to-point, “stage” gran fondo featuring fully supported rides through the spectacular landscapes of Montana’s remote northwest corner. Located on National Forest Scenic Byways, routes take in the stately Cabinet Mountains, serene Lake Koocanusa, and the legendary Yaak Valley. Stellar climbs, thrilling descents, plenty of fantastic scenery and -- best of all

-- nonexistent traffic. Proceeds benefit chari-ties in Libby and Eureka, Montana., John Weyhrich, 406-241-2829, john_weyhrich@yahoo.com, gfkootenai.com

June 27, 2015 — Bingham County Idaho Relay for Life, Tentative for 2015, Kellogg, ID, 50 and 100 mile options. Limited Sag, rest/food station. Starting in Kellogg we will ride 50 or 25 miles west and return. , Sharon and Steve O’Brien, 208-317-8375, 208-681-3602, sharonelizabethobrien@hotmail.com, ezcenturyride.org

July 8, 2015 — Ruby Mountain Bike Tour, Spring Creek, NV, 80 mile bike tour from Deeth to Spring Creek and mini tour from Lamoille to Spring Creek. Relay or Solo cyclist. Leg one-Deeth to Angel Lake is all paved roads and ideal for road bikes. The remainder of the course is oil packed, gravel and paved, and may be better suited to mountain bikes. Cyclists are welcome to use all kinds of bikes by switching out at exchange locations., Wells Chamber, 775-752-3540, wellscham-ber@wellsnevada.com, Robert Johnson, 775-340-5943, rubymountainrelay@gmail.com, rubymountainrelay.com

July 11, 2015 — Goldilocks Boise, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Meridian, ID, Fully supported, non-competitive, women only bike ride. Beautiful route, yummy food, pretty t-shirt, good lookin’ Papa Bears. , Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride.com, goldilocks.events/gid/info

July 12-24, 2015 — B.E.A.R.S. - Bicycling the Extraordinary Alaskan Roads, Anchorage, AK, Explore a variety of Alaskan landscapes, from Denali to Prince William Sound. Fully supported trip with both camping and great food., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, 325-353-8712, tours@pedalerspubandgrille.com, pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/Bears.htm

July 12-17, 2015 — Tour de Wyoming, Sundance, WY, The route is a hilly one that loops through Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota. While covering 366 miles, the route passes by two national monuments and goes through two national parks, one national forest and one South Dakota state park. With all that, the route is being dubbed

“The Monumental Tour”. Overnight locations are: Newcastle, Custer, Rapid City, Spearfish, and Devil’s Tower., Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 , atravsky@wyoming.com, cyclewyo-ming.org, tourdewyoming.org

July 18, 2015 — Absolute Bikes Taylor House Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit ride in the high-altitude cool pines of Northern Arizona. There are 30, 45, 65, and 95 mile route options., Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flagstaff@absolutebikes.net, Ashley Hammarstrom, 877-527-5291, Ashley.hammarstrom@nahealth.com, absolute-bikes.net/taylor

July 25, 2015 — Jedemann Gran Fondo, Cheney, WA, A timed 100 mile, 66, or 30 mile cycling ride and cycling festival., Marla Emde, 509-953-9924, 509-939-0552, marla@emdesports.com, emdesports.com

July 25-August 1, 2015 — Oregon Bicycle Ride, Roseburg, OR, Participate in our week-long fully-supported tour exploring some back roads through the Coast Range to the Oregon Coast and back to the wild and scenic Rogue River., Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicycleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org

July 25, 2015 — Four-Summit Gran Fondo Challenge Event, Cascade, ID, Options include 75, 60, 50, 30 or 8.2 Mile Options. Course covers two mountain passes along Warm Lake Road. The ride starts at the American Legion Hall in downtown Cascade and proceeds down Main Street to Warm Lake Road.Money raised by the Cascade to Warm Lake Four Summit Challenge will support various charitable and community projects within the area of Cascade. Ride support will be handled by George’s Cycles of Boise, and post ride barbeque, beer garden and music will be hosted by the Community of Cascade., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, gcorsaevents.com, 4summitchallenge.com

July 26-September 6, 2015 — Klondike Gold, Fairbanks, AK, Cycle the route of the Klondike Gold Rush, in reverse from historic Dawson City, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska. Fully supported camping tour with a few nights in motels., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-998-0008, 325-353-8712, tours@pedaler-spubandgrille.com, pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/alaska/Klondike_Gold_Rush.htm

August 1, 2015 — Sawtooth Century Tour, Sun Valley, ID, Benefit for the Wood River Bicycle Coalition. Road bike tour from Ketchum to Alturas Lake and back. 50 or 100 mile tour options. Aid stations along the way., Brett Stevenson, 208-720-8336, wrbc.brett@gmail.com, woodriverbike.org

August 1, 2015 — Gran Fondo Taos-Mora-Angel Fire, Taos, NM, 7:00 am start. 105 , 84, or 46 miles. Five aid stations. Beautiful scenery. Ride for fun, ride for time; all riders welcome! Proceeds from this event will go to the Taos Sports Alliance, whose goal is to

bring more sporting events to Taos County for area youth. Start/finish for all three dis-tances is at the Taos Youth and Family Center, 407 Paseo del Canon East, Taos NM, 87571., Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443 , bikef-unsafe@gmail.com, taossportsalliance.com, tourofthegila.com

August 1, 2015 — Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle Alpine Classic, Copper Mountain, CO, 10th Annual. The Copper Triangle has long been considered one of Colorado’s classic alpine road rides. Graced with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three challenging climbs, the ride exempli-fies cycling in the Colorado Rockies. The course is 78 miles, with an elevation gain of almost 6,000 feet over three mountain passes. , Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, coppertriangle.com, emgcolorado.com/wordpress/?page_id=10

August 1, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Orange County, Honor Ride, Orange County, CA, Presented by A Road Bike 4U, Honor Ride OC offers two amazing routes with the longer heading out to the ocean with scenic views and great climbing! All routes will be fully supported with SAG and fun rest stops along the way., Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2recovery.com, Honor Ride , 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, honorrideinfo@ride2recovery.com, ride2re-covery.com

August 8, 2015 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, tentative, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-766-6485, mabe@theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.org/Century.htm

August 8, 2015 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, MT, Fully supported 83 mile bike ride which tours the breathtaking shoreline of Lake Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a Blues Festival Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Rescue., Dejon Raines, 406-291-3635, dejonraines@hotmail.com, letourdekoocanusa.com

August 8-15, 2015 — Idaho Bicycle Ride, Blackfoot, ID, Participate in our weeklong ful-ly-supported tour exploring the beauty of the Snake River, Swan Valley, Jackson, WY and Lava Hot Springs, ID on two wheels., Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicycleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org

August 15-22, 2015 — Ride Idaho, Couer d’Alene, ID, 7-day supported bicycle tour in Northern Idaho, Earl Grief, 208-830-9564, ridaho@rideidaho.org, rideidaho.org

August 15-16, 2015 — Bike MS Wyoming, Bike MS, Sundance, WY, Ride through the rolling hills surrounding grasslands and ponderosa forest at the foot of the Black Hills., Alexis Johnson, 303-698-5403, alexis.bradley@nmss.org, bikemswyoming.org

August 22, 2015 — Pedal For Patients, Fruitland, ID, The ride starts and ends at Saint Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza. 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and sag wagons will be provided along with plenty of food. 100, 68, 40, or 20 mile ride options. Avid racers and fam-ily friendly., Ken Hart, 541-881-7295, hartkr@trinity-health.org, pedalforpatients.com

August 22, 2015 — Pedal for Patients, Fruitland, ID, Choose the distance: 100, 68, 40, or 20 miles. The ride starts and ends at Saint Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza in Fruitland, Idaho 910 NW 16th St. Lunch, rest stops, and sag wagons will be provided along with plenty of food., Ken Hart, 541-881-7295, hart-kr@trinity-health.org, pedalforpatients.org

August 22, 2015 — Cruisin Magic Valley, Twin Falls, Idaho, A 12, 30, 50, or 100 mile bicycle ride for all levels. There is a family friendly 12 mile route that takes you out to Meander Point. The 30 mile route heads out west, north of Filer, through farm country. All of the routes are on rural paved roads in Southern Idaho. The ride is fully supported with a bbq and ice cream at the finish line. Goody bags & finisher medals for the 30, 50 & 100 mile routes. Finisher ribbon for the 12 mile route. Non-participants may purchase tickets to the finish line festivities., Denise Alexander, dalexander@filertel.com, mavtec.org/race/cruisin-magic-valley/

August 23, 2015 — MS Wine Ride, Kuna, ID, Ride 35-50 miles through the beautiful scen-ery of the Indian Creek Winery in Kuna, Idaho and raise money for multiple sclero-sis through the National MS Society Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter. Enjoy a catered lunch afterwards at the winery., Megan Nettleton, 208-336-0555, Megan.Nettleton@nmss.org, georgescycles.com, bikereg.org

August 29, 2015 — Tour of the Valley, Grand Junction, CO, The Tour is not a race; we encourage you to set your own pace and enjoy beautiful Western Colorado. Several route options available including the 100 mile route that takes riders over the Colorado National Monument. Start and fin-ish at Canyon View Medical Plaza. , Morgan Taylor, 800-621-0926, 970-256-6222, web-guest@gjhosp.org, yourcommunityhospital.com/Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm

September 6-25, 2015 — Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Trek, Santa Fe, NM, 20th Year. Camping Trip. Ride all or part of the Santa Fe Trail (approx. 1100 miles) on paved public roads only. All gear carried by truck. After the first four days, riders can leave the group at any place along the route., Willard Chilcott,

505-982-1282, willard@cybermesa.com, SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com

September 12, 2015 — Cascade Lake Gravel Grinder, Cascade, ID, This event is a long-dis-tance bike ride starting in Cascade, Idaho and continuing over U.S. Forest Service roads through the Boise and Payette National Forests. The route traverses through the beautiful mountain range just west of Lake Cascade. 35, 57, or 76 mile options. Sag wagon will pick up any riders still on the course at 5:00pm., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, 4sum-mitchallenge.com, gcorsaevents.com

September 12, 2015 — Tahoe Sierra Century, Squaw Valley, CA, 30-60-100 mile routes with 3000-7200 vertical gain. Great support and spectacular views from Squaw Valley Ski Resort, to Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and over Donner Summit., Nancy Lancaster, rid-edirector@tahoesierracentury.com, Sue Rae Irelan, ridedirector@tahoesierracentury.com, tahoesierracentury.com

September 12, 2015 — Idaho Poker Ride, Boise, ID, A Benefit Ride for: Simply Cats Adoption Center Canyon County Animal Shelter. Start at MWI Veterinary Supply 3041 W Pasadena Dr. in Boise, Robyn Farber-Knoelk, 208-871-0951, Rknoelk@mwivet.com, idahopoker-ride4pawsandclaws.org, pedalforpawsand-claws.org

September 13, 2015 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue , Lake Tahoe, NV, 13th Annual ride around Lake Tahoe’s Shoreline with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4300ft vertical gain. Boat cruise and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com

September 18-20, 2015 — Oregon Gravel Adventure, Philomath, OR, Participate in our 3-day fully supported tour exploring mini-mally traveled roads where the surface may differ from various shades of asphalt to hard-packed gravel in the Oregon Coast Range., Sanna Phinney, 541-382-2633, 541-410-1031, info@bicycleridesnw.org, bicycleridesnw.org

September 19, 2015 — El Tour de Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, 101, 62, or 25 miles. Fun rides of 10, 5, or 1/4 mile. Ride around the perimeter of the Las Vegas Valley., Steve Rivera, 520-745-2033, steve.rivera95@gmail.com, Barbara Franklin, 520-745-2033, info@perimeterbicycling.com, perimeterbicycling.com/las-vegas/

September 19, 2015 — West Yellowstone Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot pots, supported ride., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, director@rendezvousski-trails.com, Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, tour@cycleyellowstone.com, cycleyellowstone.com

September 19, 2015 — Tour de Vineyards, Palisade, CO, Come join Bacchus and the rest of his merry revelers by joining this 25-mile ride through Colorado’s Wine Country just prior to the Colorado Mountain Winefest., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, tourdevine-yards.com

September 20, 2015 — Edible Pedal 100, Carson, NV, 10 mile, 50 mile and Nevada 150K ride options, Start: Bowers Mansion Regional Park, Washoe Valley, NV. Challenging course, fully equipped ride stops, SAG, water bottle, maps, post ride BBQ, priceless views, cama-raderie and an unbeatable sense of accom-plishment., Kerry Crawford, 775-393-9158, ride@ediblepedal100.org, ediblepedal100.org

September 26, 2015 — Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 12th annu-al Mountains to the Desert Ride. From the high mountains of Telluride, cyclists descend past hillsides of quaking aspens along a route that passes through millions of years of geo-logic record, ultimately finding themselves at the base of striated sandstone cliffs reach-ing up to 1,000 feet overhead. Fundraising benefits the Just for Kids Foundation. , Cindy Fusting, 970.729.1372, m2dbikeride@gmail.com, Victoria Lovely, 773-590-6499, vblove-ly@yahoo.com, m2dbikeride.com, tellu-ride200.com

September 27-October 3, 2015 — OATBRAN, Lake Tahoe, NV, One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada! 24th Annual, follow-ing the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported motel style tour., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethew-est.com, bikethewest.com

October 3, 2015 — No Hill Hundred Century Bike Tour, Fallon, NV, 30 mile, a 60 mile, and a 100 mile tour, fully supported. Event shirts, gift bags, lunch (for metric and century riders), post event BBQ at noon for all rid-ers, 8:30 am, Churchill County Fairgrounds., Danny Gleich, 775-423-7733, dgleich@churchillcounty.org, churchillcounty.org/parksnrec/index.php?ctr=152, churchill-countycyclists.com

October 3, 2015 — Santa Fe Gourmet Classic, Santa Fe, NM, The Santa Fe Gourmet Classic is a fun, challenging 60 mile bike tour with delicious, creative Southwest style foods at 5 gourmet refueling stops. The noncom-petitive ride winds through Santa Fe and

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into the surrounding areas. Elevation gain is about 1,800 feet. Ride is limited to 150 riders., Kathleen Davis, 505-795-3286, 408-499-0775, lavimz@gmail.com, santafegourmetclassic.com

October 3, 2015 — ICON Tour of the Moon, Grand Junction, CO, The Tour of the Moon was made famous in the 1980s Coors Classic and later in the cycling movie American Flyers. Today it continues to be considered one of the premier recreational road rides in the western United States. The breath-taking high desert scenery and beautiful roads make this an epic day of cycling., Mike Heaston, 303-282-9015, 303-635-2815, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, Scott Olmsted, tourinfo@tourofthemoon.com, tourofthemoon.com, emgcolorado.com/wordpress/?page_id=10

October 3, 2015 — Gila Monster Gran Fondo, Silver City, NM, With four distances to choose from, everyone can find their chal-lenge. Gran Fondo 103 miles, Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 70 miles, Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Micro Fondo 50 miles, Hi-Spot, HWY 152 8:30am. Nano Fondo 32 miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 8:30am. , Jennifer Buntz , 505-306-1443 , bikefunsafe@gmail.com, taossportsalliance.com, tourofthegila.com

October 10, 2015 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climb-ing, three States - Nevada, Arizona, Utah, all in one spectacular day of cycling. Fully supported / Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, tristatesgranfondo.com

October 10, 2015 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100, Kershaw-Ryan State Park, NV, Road bike starting at Kershaw-Tyan and takes peddlers through the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and through three other state parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley and back to Kershaw-Ryan State Park. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options., Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@lctur-bonet.com, Jonathan Brunes, 775-726-3564, kershaw@lcturbonet.com, lincolncountyne-vada.com/exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/

October 17, 2015 — Goldilocks Vegas, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, This is the only women exclusive ride event in Nevada. Cyclists can choose from a 30, 60, or 100 mile ride all featuring downhill, flat, and rolling terrain. Hand-crafted necklaces are awarded to finishers, as well as a high-quality custom technical shirt, absolutely free race photos, exceptional ‘Papa an Mama’ bear course support, and delicious food. , Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldilocksride.com, goldilocksride.com/events/glv

October 17, 2015 — Las Vegas Century’s Pedal to the Medal, Las Vegas, NV, Benefits Special Olympics of Nevada, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition. The ride is fully supported and the route is designed to take you around the fabulous Las Vegas valley. Distance options: Century, Metric Century, and 25 mile., Renae Egan-Williams, 702-932-1560, renae@lvvbc.org, northlasve-gascentury.org

November 7, 2015 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Vegas, NV, Honor Ride Las Vegas starts and rides down Las Vegas Boulevard with a full escort down the strip! 2 routes will be available with the longer heading out towards Henderson. , Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, 818-888-7091, lindag@ride2recovery.com, Honor Ride

, 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, honorrideinfo@ride2recovery.com, ride2recovery.com

Multisport RacesFebruary 28, 2015 — Road Rage Duathlon, St.

George, UT, Join us for the 3rd annual Road Rage Duathlon. Run, bike, and run again in either the Sprint or Olympic distance., Aaron Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron.metler@sgcity.org, sgcity.org/departments/recreation/run-ning/shactri.php

February 28, 2015 — Nordic Valley Triathlon, Eden, UT, Run from the top of Nordic 3.1 miles. Bike 6.2 miles on paved road. XC Ski 3.1 miles on a groomed golf course. Fun USAT sanctioned winter triathlon., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, nordicvalleytri.com

February 28, 2015 — Winter Triathlon National Championships, Boise, ID, The event will consist of a 4km run on snow followed by a 15km bike on snow and finally an 8km skate/freestyle ski. This is a great way for our Nordic community to get together for a fun community event., Antonio , 208-297-7943, antonio@tritownboise.com, tritownboise.com/pages/winter-challenge

March 7, 2015 — Lucky 13 Triathlon, tentative, Honeyville, UT, Triathlon, Half Marathon, 5k Race Event, Prizes, T-shirts, Awards, Food and Other Events. 3.1 mile run, 13.1 mile bike, 300 meter swim., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, lucky13race.com, onhillevents.com

March 7, 2015 — Moab’s Dino-Duathlon, Moab, UT, 2k trail run, 15k mountain bike, 8k trail run. Super fun course featuring Classic Moab Singletrack including Slick Rock, Red Dirt, and scenic views. Registration includes t-shirt, finishers medal, awards, and food

and drink. , Danelle Ballengee, 970-389-4838, danelle22@msn.com, trainingrx.com

March 21, 2015 — Icebreaker Sprint Triathlon, RACE TRI, American Fork, UT, As the official beginning of the TRI season, the race starts with a 300 meter pool swim at the AF Rec Center and is followed by a 12 mile bike through beautiful American Fork, and fin-ishes with a 5K run. Race shirts and finisher medals. The IceBreaker Kids’ Triathlon is a 100 meter pool swim, 5K bike and 1 mile run. They will also get race shirts and fin-isher medals., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, Keena Schaerrer, 801-796-1130, keena@coach-keena.com, racetri.com

April 4, 2015 — Ride, Stride and Glide Winter Triathlon, Galena Lodge, ID, Ride on Jenny’s Way, run on Gladiator, ski on Rip and Tear and Psycho. Galena Lodge, 15187 Idaho 75 - Ketchum, Galena Lodge, 208-726-4010, info@galenalodge.com, galenalodge.com/events/ride-stride-and-glide-winter-triathlon-2/

April 11, 2015 — Adventure Xstream Moab 12 hr, AXS Series, Moab, UT, Solo racers and teams will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike through the Moab Canyon Country, 12 hours of multisport racing., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2015@gravityplay.com, gravi-typlay.com, axsracing.com

April 11, 2015 — SHAC Triathlon, St. George, UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, starting between 9 am and 2 pm. Indoor swim, out-door route for run and bike legs. Cap of 300 each category., Aaron Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron.metler@sgcity.org, sgcity.org/depart-ments/recreation/running/shactri.php

April 11, 2015 — Legacy Duathlon, North Salt Lake, UT, 6th Annual Legacy Duathlon takes place on the Legacy Parkway Trail System. Short, long/intermediate, and bike-only courses available., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, legacyduathlon.com, onhillevents.com

April 18, 2015 — RAGE Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, Travel through a hilly desert terrain with scenic, rolling landscapes during your bike and run. Located less than ten miles to famous vaca-tion destinations, including the Las Vegas Strip and Hoover Dam. This race sells out at 1,300 athletes and is a favorite in the southwest, as it attracts athletes from all over the globe!, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com/rage#!rage/csig

April 18, 2015 — Telos Timp Tri & 5K, T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, The Timp Triathlon is a Splash distance triathlon which includes a 5K Run, 12 Mile Bike, and 350 Meter Swim, in that order., Shaun Christian, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, shaun@t3triathlon.com, Nicholle , nicholle@t3triathlon.com, t3triath-lon.com

April 18, 2015 — Icebreaker Triathlon, Vernal, UT, Uintah Community Center at 9 am, 250 yard snake swim, 8 mile bike of moderate difficulty, and a 3 mile run. , Scott Wardle, 435-781-0982, scottw@uintahrecreation.org, uintahrecreation.org

April 18, 2015 — Rage Triathlon, Boulder City, NV, Welcome to the 13th year of the Rage Triathlon presented by Safelite AutoGlass, hosted at the largest reservoir in the United States, Lake Mead., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com/#!rage/csig

April 24-25, 2015 — Bengal Triathlon, Pocatello, ID, 700 yard Swim; 12 mile Bike; 3 mile Run. The swim will take place on Friday night at the Reed Gym Pool between 3pm and 8pm, bike and run will take place on Saturday morning. At Idaho State University Reed Gym, Bryan Gee, 208-406-8477, bryan_gee_otr@yahoo.com, Carolin Faure, 208-840-0473, faurcaro@isu.edu, facebook.com/groups/snakerivertriclub/

April 25, 2015 — Balanced Man Triathlon, Logan, UT, 500 yards swim, 9 mile bicycle course and a 5 K run. Promoted by USU’s SigEp Fraternity , 11h Annual, Spencer Bailey, spencerkbailey@gmail.com, bmtriathlon.org

April 25, 2015 — XTERRA Lake Las Vegas - Sport, XTERRA America Tour, Las Vegas, NV, XTERRA West Championship, 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run, XTERRA Sport, 750m swim / 15k mountain bike / 5k trail run, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterra-planet.com, xterraplanet.com

April 25, 2015 — Ghost Town Triathlon and 5K, TriUtah Points Series, Tooele, UT, Sprint distance consists of a 300 yard swim, 15 mile bike, and 3 mile run. New for 2015 Duathlon and 5K. This event is a 2015 TriUtah points event for the Utah State Triathlon Championship., Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, 385-228-3454, info@triutah.com, triutah.com

May 1-3, 2015 — HITS Triathlon Camp, Grand Junction, CO, For athletes interested in extra preparation or a preview of the courses in the HITS Triathlon Series, the HITS Weekend Tri-Camps with race director Mark H. Wilson is a great chance to fine-tune your train-ing and get you race ready! All levels of athletes are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of this great opportu-nity., Sarah Hanaburgh, 845-247-7275, info@hitsendurance.com, hitstriathlonseries.com/grand-junction-co/

May 2, 2015 — Ironman St. George 70.3 North American Pro Championship, St. George, UT, 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run. Start: Sand Hollow reservoir. Bike through Snow Canyon State Park, Finish Downtown St. George., Helen , (905) 415-8484, triclub@ironman.com, Kevin Lewis, 435-986-6615, Kevin@visitstgeorge.com, ironmanstgeorge.com

May 2, 2015 — River Rail Relay, West Jordan, UT, 4, 2, or 1 person 50 mile relay. Start: Roy. Course: Rio Grande, Legacy, and Jordan River Trail Systems. Finish: Gardner Village. Multi-leg run or bike., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, riverrailrelay.com, onhillevents.com

May 9, 2015 — South Davis Splash n Sprint Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, UT, Perfect for every level of athlete, at the South Davis Recreation Center, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12 mi; Run 3.35 mi; Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.4 mi; Run 1.5 mi, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecreation.com

May 16-17, 2015 — HITS Triathlon, Grand Junction, CO, Race site - Highline Lake State Park, Sarah Hanaburgh, 845-247-7275, info@hitsendurance.com, hitstriathlonseries.com/grand-junction-co/

May 19-August 29, 2015 — Tiger Sharks Junior Tri Team, tentative for 2015, Murray, UT, For youth with triathlon experience in another sport such as swimming, track or cycling. The team meets twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Schedule subject to change after initial meeting. Watch for dates and times., Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@agegroupsports.com, greatbasincoaching.com

May 23, 2015 — Woman of Steel Triathlon & 5K, American Fork, UT, Friday expo, motivational speakers and registration. Sat. 8 am start, American Fork Recreation Center, 454 North Center. 300 meter pool swim/12 mile bike/3 mile run. Awards are presented to overall finishers as well as the top 3 in each age group., Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, 385-228-3454, info@triutah.com, triutah.com

May 30, 2015 — Sand Hollow Triathlon, BBSC Red Rock Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, The first race of the Twin Tri series at Sand Hollow State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, and Kids’ distances. Bike along scenic sand dunes, and run around a gorgeous, reflective lake., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com

May 30, 2015 — Salem Spring Triathlon, RACE TRI , Salem, UT, This 800 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run triathlon course has seen thousands of athletes acheive their endurance goals. You won’t find a more spectator friendly park and race venue, allowing friends and family to watch you in action. Bring the bikes, wetsuits and lawn chairs and we’ll see you bright and early! Race shirts and finisher medals., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, racetri.com

May 30, 2015 — Adventure Xstream Buena Vista, AXS Series, Buena Vista, CO, Solo, 2 person and 4 Person Teams will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2015@gravityplay.com, gravi-typlay.com

May 30, 2015 — Cottonwood Heights Tri the Heights Sprint Triathlon, Cottonwood Heights, UT, Swim 400 meters, bike 10.9 miles and run 5k along the foothills of the Wasatch Front. Fun but challenging for all abilities. Relay teams welcome, Heidi Summers, 801-943-3190, heidi@cottonwoodheights.com, cot-tonwoodheights.com

May 30, 2015 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA America Tour, Bellvue, CO, Features a 1/2 mile swim in the clear waters of Horsetooth Reservoir (Eltuk Bay), then a 2-Lap (beginner friendly) 12.2 mile single-track bike over rolling terrain, and across valley bridges at Lory State Park. Finish things off with a fun and challeng-ing 4.8 mile (8k) run through the clouds on single-track trails! , Lance Panigutti, lance@withoutlimits.co, withoutlimits.co/#!__xterra-lory

May 30, 2015 — Tri The Heights, Cottonwood Heights, UT, 400m swim, 10.9mile bike, 5K run. Awards will be given 1st-3rd in all male/female overall, age divisions, and weight divisions. , Heidi Summers, 801-943-3190, heidi@cottonwoodheights.com, cotton-woodheights.com

June 6, 2015 — Daybreak Triathlon, Salt Lake Triathlon Series, Salt Lake City, UT, The Daybreak Triathlon is the only open water Olympic distance race in the greater Salt Lake Valley. Get ready for the best spec-tator swim around with a point to point swim, a killer bike course near the Oquirrh Mountains and a run around the lake that is unparalleled. , Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, cody@ustrisports.com, ustrisports.com

June 13, 2015 — Ironman Boise 70.3, Boise, ID, 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, ironmanboise.com, gcorsaevents.com

June 13, 2015 — Rock Cliff Sprint Tri at Jordanelle, RACE TRi, Heber, UT, The race starts with a swim in the freshest mountain water you can’t even buy in a bottle. The Jordanelle reservoir is surround by beauti-ful mountains and is fed mostly by “The Greatest Snowmelt on Earth”. Jordanelle reservoir offers triathletes one of the premier racing locations in the nation. Race shirts and finisher medals., Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, racetri.com

June 13, 2015 — Aspen Gran Fondo, Aspen, CO, The USA Pro Challenge, in partnership with Aspen Silver Cycling will be hosting the second annual Aspen Gran Fondo, a 50 mile group ride. The route will have something for everyone with its steep climbs and rolling hills, flat sections and gorgeous scenery., Wes Graham, 970-429-2098, wes.graham@cityofaspen.com, Sandra Doebler, 970-429-2093, sandra.doebler@cityofaspen.com, aspenrecreation.com

June 13, 2015 — Rock Cliff Olympic Tri at Jordanelle, RACE TRi, Heber, UT, The race starts with a swim in the freshest mountain water you can’t even buy in a bottle. The Jordanelle reservoir is surround by beauti-ful mountains and is fed mostly by “The Greatest Snowmelt on Earth”. Jordanelle reservoir offers triathletes one of the premier racing locations in the nation. Aaron Shamy,

801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, racetri.com

June 14, 2015 — XTERRA Pagosa Springs, XTERRA America Tour, Pagosa Springs, CO, 750 m swim/14.6 mile bike/3 mile trail run. Set at the base of the San Juan mountains, with a wetsuit swim in the crystal clear mountain water of Lake Pagosa, from there you’ll traverse the best local trails for the bike and run legs through Martinez Canyon. Fast single track with a couple of technical sec-tions., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet.com, Mike Le Roux, 970-398-0612, mike@joingecko.org, joingecko.org/info.asp?uid=339

June 15-18, 2015 — Great Basin Tri Clinic, ten-tative for 2015, Murray, UT, Geared towards kids who have never participated in a triathlon or children who have done one or two, but without formal instruction. Learn basic triathlon skills for a safe and success-ful summer of racing., Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@agegroupsports.com, greatbasincoaching.com

June 20, 2015 — XTERRA Curt Gowdy Triathlon, XTERRA America, Curt Gowdy State Park, WY, 1200m swim, 1-Lap 14.1 mile mountain bike, and finishes with a 5.4 mile run, Lance Panigutti, lance@withoutlimits.co, without-limits.co

June 26, 2015 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin Tri Series, Boulder, CO, Challenge yourself at mile high elevation, Sprint, Olympic distances., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com

June 26, 2015 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Price, UT, Held under the Full Moon! Choose between a Kids Triathlon, 5k run, Run-Bike Duathlon, Mini-Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Unicycle Triathlon or an off road Singletrack Triathlon. , Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@lunatictri-athlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com

June 27, 2015 — DinoTri, Vernal, UT, Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon. Race starts with an open swim at Red Fleet state park. The bike starts with a crazy hill climb out of the park and heads into town for a run and finish at Utah State Extension., Mark Mason, 435-828-6436, mmason@macu.com, Emilee Johnson, 801-520-0921, vernaldinotri@yahoo.com, dinotri.com

June 27, 2015 — East Canyon Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Morgan City, UT, Swim in the beautiful East Canyon Reservoir, bike downhill to Morgan City and run along the beautiful Weber River. This is a fun, fast race and is part of the Utah State Triathlon Championship Points Series!, Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, 385-228-3454, info@triutah.com, triutah.com

June 28, 2015 — Boulder Sunrise Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag and all for a good cause! Includes olympic, sprint, duathlon, and 5k., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, yourcausesports.org

June 28, 2015 — Bozeman Tritons Triathlon, XTERRA America Tour, Bozeman, MT, Race Director, racedirector@bozemantritons.org, bozemantritons.org/tritonstri/

July 11, 2015 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Coalville, UT, Join us for one of Utah’s most popular triathlons! Fast Spring and Olympic Course in beautiful Coalville, UT & Echo Reservoir. Awards 5 deep in each age group, breakfast served., Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, 385-228-3454, info@triutah.com, triutah.com

July 11, 2015 — Cache Valley Super Sprint Triathlon, Logan, UT, Flat, straight, short dis-tance course in Logan City. 500 meter swim at Logan Aquatic Center, bike is out and back on farm roads. Run is out and back in a park. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhil-levents.com, cvsst.com, onhillevents.com

July 11, 2015 — Blanding Hillman Triathlon, Blanding, UT, Swim .50 mile, Bike 15 miles, Run 3.2 miles, (Kids’ triathlon July 20), Recapture Reservoir.Race starts at 7AM. There will also be a kids’ Hillman on July 10 at 6pm at the Health and Wellness Building. , Stephen Olsen, 801-243-3559, 208-258-3145, stephensolsen@gmail.com, hillmantriathlon.info

July 11, 2015 — West Yellowstone Mountain Bike Biathlon, West Yellowstone, MT, Match class division for experienced biathletes and a Sport class for novices that includes a safety clinic and loaner rifles. All racers must provide their own mountain bike and wear a helmet., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, director@rendezvousskitrails.com, rendez-vousskitrails.com/events, skiwestyellowstone.com/events

July 11, 2015 — Rigby Triathlon, Rigby Lake, ID, Sprint and Olympic Triathlon, and Duathlon, Michael Hayes, 208-521-2243, events@pb-performance.com, pb-performance.com

July 11, 2015 — XTERRA Boise, XTERRA America Tour, Boise, ID, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet.com, xterraplanet.com

July 18-19, 2015 — San Rafael Classic Triathlon, Huntington, UT, Huntington State Park, Olympic distance tri, Olympic team relay, Sprint Tri, Sprint team relay, spring swim/bike duathlon, sprint bike/run duathlon, youth tri. Friday night activities offer live music during the pasta dinner. Body marking and pack-et pickup available Friday night. Various campsites available. Reservations neces-sary to ensure campsite. Unique to this course- Is that the entire course is closed., Wade Allinson, allinson2@gmail.com, sanra-faelclassic.com/

July 18, 2015 — XTERRA Mountain Championship, XTERRA America Tour, Avon, CO, The last of four regionals in the XTERRA America Tour, featuring sprint and champi-onship distance off-road triathlon options., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterra-planet.com, xterraplanet.com, xterrabea-vercreek.com

July 25, 2015 — Burley Idaho Lions Spudman Triathlon, Burley, ID, The race starts at 7 am with the world’s fastest 1.5K swim (current aided) Then a 40K Bike and 10K run., Cade Richman, info@spudman.org, spudman.org

July 25, 2015 — Layton Triathlon, Layton, UT, Sprint, Mini Sprint, Relay Sprint, and Kids Triathlon options in the Layton Surf N Swim and Layton City Parks. Great event that repeats the entire course on the Sprint., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, laytontriathlon.com, onhillevents.com

July 25, 2015 — Adventure Xstream Summit County, AXS Series, Frisco, CO, Solo’s or teams of 2 will mountain bike, kayak, trail run, and orienteer in either a 3-6hr “sprint”, or 6-12hr “sport” course., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, 2015@gravityplay.com, gravi-typlay.com

July 25, 2015 — XTERRA Aspen Valley, XTERRA America, Kodiak Ski Lake, WY, 1200m swim, 2-Lap 12 mile mountain bike, and finishes with a 5K run., Lance Panigutti, lance@with-outlimits.co, withoutlimits.co

July 26, 2015 — XTERRA Bozeman, XTERRA America Tour, Bozeman, MT, Short course and long course, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet.com, Race Director, racedirector@bozemantritons.org, boz-emantritons.org/tritonstri/xterra-bozeman/, xterraplanet.com

July 31-August 1, 2015 — Doxa Threelay, Duchesne, UT, 12-person team relay triath-lon. It is a 2 day, 1 night, 285 mile, non-stop triathlon relay. Starts at Starvation Reservoir and travels to Price., Alan Sheffer, 801-669-7504, 801-836-9610, info@doxaraces.com, doxaraces.com

August 1, 2015 — Zoot Aspen Triathlon and Duathlon, Aspen, CO, 800-yard indoor pool swim, 17-Mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet in elevation) to the spectacular Maroon Bells, and a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountain range and the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. USAT sanctioned event., Wes Graham, 970-429-2098, wes.graham@cityofaspen.com, Sandra Doebler, 970-429-2093, sandra.doe-bler@cityofaspen.com, aspenrecreation.com

August 7-8, 2015 — Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathlon, Emmett, ID, Kid’s Tri on Friday. Olympic/Aquabike, Sprint on Saturday., Kristen Seitz, (208) 365-5748, gcrd@gem-countyrecreation.com, emmetttri.com

August 8, 2015 — Rush Triathlon, Rexburg, ID, Olympic and Sprint Distances. Come to our first family triathlon vacation! The Youth Tri will be held August 7, Friday eve-ning, and the Adult Rush Tri will be held on Saturday the 8th. An after party will be held Saturday after the Rush at Wakeside Lake. , Bob Yeatman, 208-359-3020, 208-716-1349, boby@rexburg.org, rushtriathlon.com, rexburg.org

August 8, 2015 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Park City, UT, Enjoy everything from the wildlife and boardwalks on the river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop of the towns of Francis and Woodland. , Dan Aamodt, 801-635-8966, 385-228-3454, info@triutah.com, triutah.com

August 8, 2015 — Escape from Black Ridge Sprint Triathlon, RACE TRI , Herriman, UT, The Escape from Blackridge is fast and fun! There are two transition areas, with T1 at the reservoir and T2 at nearby Butterfield Park. Athletes will swim 500 yards in the reservoir then ride a 14 mile clockwise loop down around Herriman City and into Butterfield Park to begin their 5K run loop along the footpaths and return to Butterfield Park for the finish. The race is capped at 400 ath-letes. , Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, racetri.com

August 8, 2015 — XTERRA Snow Mountain Ranch, XTERRA America Tour, Columbine, CO, A cold and grassy adventure swim of 1000m, followed by a classic 13.5 mile mountain bike, and finally a challenging 4 mile run that follows the first 4 miles of the bike course. The finish is at the beautiful Columbine Point. Bike and run courses will be on the single track, double track and no track trails of the southwest side of Snow Mountain Ranch. Party at the finish, Paul Karlsson, 303-960-8129, info@digdeepsports.com, digdeepsports.com

August 8, 2015 — Varsity Tri, Ogden, UT, Super Sprint Triathlon at Weber State University. Aimed at Varsity Boy Scouts to finish their triathlon pin, but open to anyone., Jon Hansen, 801-657-1845, info@varsitytri.com, varsitytri.com

August 8, 2015 — Escape from Black Ridge Olympic Triathlon, RACE TRI , Herriman, UT, Olympic distance course. There are 2 transi-tion areas, with T1 at the reservoir and T2 at nearby Butterfield Park. The race is capped at 400 athletes. , Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, race-tri.com

August 15, 2015 — Saratoga Springs Tri, Saratoga Springs, UT, USAT sactioned Sprint Tri, 600 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run, held at the Saratoga Springs Marina at Pelican Bay, 200 E Harbor Parkway., Jared Mason, 801-471-0464, splash@saratogas-pringstri.com, Jared Mason, 801-310-0609, splash@masonfam.net, saratogaspringstri.com

August 15, 2015 — Snowbird Adventure Race, Snowbird, UT, Graffiti Racing pres-ents a multi-sport endurance event featur-ing mountain biking, running/trekking, a Tyrolean traverse, and navigation. Snowbird AR will cover approximately 10-15 miles for the short course and 30 miles for the Sprint course., Scott Browning, 801-867-5039, graf-fitiracing@gmail.com, graffitiracing.com

August 15, 2015 — TriathaMom, Riverton, UT, Women only triathlon at the Riverton Country Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, and 5k run. Carnival style cheering section provided for families of participants., Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, cody@ustrisports.com, Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, info@goldi-locksride.com, gotriathamom.com

August 15, 2015 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, Course Distance: Full Course: 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter beach run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run. Bike Tunnel Creek, and then onto the Flume Trail, which overlooks Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Rim Trail. Short and Long course complete the 22 mile bike, approximately 4000 feet of climbing. The trail running course is relatively flat, fast and scenic, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, info@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com/event/xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet.com

August 15, 2015 — Polson Triathlon, Polson, MT, Olympic Distance Triathlon. 1.5 km, two-lap triangular swim in Flathead Lake. 40km bike, loop course through the valley southwest of Polson. 10km run single loop course through scenic Polson., Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, 406-883-9264, seeleyspeedwagon@gmail.com, polsontriathlon.com

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Cycling and SciaticaBy Tim Bochnowski

“A tapped sciatic nerveWhat good does this serve me?I need an ambulance quickI’m ruined rheumatically”-The Toy Dolls

Sciatica is a common painful disorder affecting the leg. The sci-atic nerve runs from the lower back through the buttock and into the lower leg. Sciatica causes pain, tin-gling or numbness along the nerve. Pain can stem from many differ-ent causes, including herniated disc, spine trauma or piriformis syndrome. The pain could also be triggered by the pedaling motion and/or aggra-vated by being hunched over and seated for long periods of time while cycling.

There is a whole host of stretch-ing, recovery, maintenance and pain relief options available to cyclists who are encountering sciatic issues. Medical professionals can show you how to correctly stretch and treat the symptoms. As always, when issues arise, seek medical advice from your personal physician or medical professional first. They can identify

what sort of injury you have, making sure you get appropriate treatment for your condition.

Riding a bike can put pressure on your spine, gluteal muscles, tailbone and sciatic nerve. The saddle can cause compression of the muscles and pinch the sciatic nerve. An ill-fitting saddle that does not support the sits bones can irritate the pirifor-mis and sciatic nerve. I’ve had good success with a channeled or cut-out flat top saddle for a variety of injury problems. Replace all worn saddles. Several saddle manufacturers offer great selection in shape and padding. A few of my favorite saddles come from Cobb, WTB, Terry, SMP and ISM. Find a fitter with a large demo saddle fleet and spend some time trying the various shapes and saddle angles.

Next, the forward lean associated with cycling may lead to tightness in the hip flexors, muscle imbal-ance and weak gluteal muscles. Your pelvic tilt may contribute to sciatic pain. Raising your handlebars and stem might help in unloading saddle pressure. Try sitting up more on the bike, stretching your back when convenient. The tilt of your bar and saddle can easily be adjusted by a bicycle fitter.

Could saddle height adjustment help sciatica? Maybe…A saddle set too high may rock a cyclist side to side while trying to reach the bottom of the pedal stroke. This rocking can aggravate the muscles and nerve. Similarly a low seat, high torque, heel down pedaling technique, as associated with seated hill climbing,

may also cause pressure and exces-sive hip and knee movement.

Most cases of sciatica resolve with time and respond to conserva-tive methods of treatment. Rest, cross training, hot and cold compress, phys-ical therapy and anti-inflammatory/pain medicines may all be ordered by your physician. Alternative therapies including acupuncture, massage and yoga may also offer relief. Exercises that strengthen the core muscles are often prescribed. These exercises can stabilize the spine and undue pres-sure on the sciatic nerve. Finally hip flexor and psoas stretches could be beneficial.

In the end, the importance of having a good bicycle position is recognized by cyclists. While con-sidering these aforementioned ideas utilized in bicycle fitting, keep in mind, nothing beats a good bike fit from a well-trained and experi-enced fitter. Comfort and efficiency breeds’ performance. Keep working at improving your position and ride more bike.

Tim Bochnowski is a bicycle fit-ter at Mountain Velo in Park City, UT. Fitting bicycles since 1985, Tim had clients win both 2014 USA U23 Road and Mountain Bike National Championships. He has been trained by BIKEFIT, Slowtwitch, Retul and several oth-er fitting techniques. To schedule a fit, Tim can be reached at 435-575-8356, mountainvelo@gmail.com or www.mountainvelo.com.

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Utah Bike Summit to Feature Mountain Bike Legend Gary FisherBy Phil Sarnoff

Summit Aims to Unite and Educate all Bicyclists in Order to Make Utah a Better Place to Ride

Provo, Utah - The seventh annual Utah Bike Summit will be held Friday, April 10, 2015 and will gather citizens, riders, bicycle advocates, government officials, tourism and health representatives, and Utah’s bike brands to discuss, plan, and promote efforts to make Utah the most bike-friendly state in the country. The Summit will take place at the Provo Library at Academy Square and is open to the public, regardless of where, how, and why you ride.

This year’s keynote speaker is Gary Fisher, Founding Father of the Mountain Bike. Gary is a dedicated bicycle advocate and responsible for laying the early foundations for mountain biking. He is credited with developing some of the great-est innovations, including drum brakes, triple chainrings, motorcy-cle-style brake levers and 29 inch wheels. Gary is a longtime bicycle advocate and works to inspire peo-ple to get out and ride.

In addition to the keynote

address, the Summit program will include presentations addressing topics relevant to people who ride bicycles for both transportation and recreation. The afternoon agenda is packed with breakout sessions looking at topics varying from mak-ing bicycling an equitable transpor-tation choice to e-bikes, promot-ing bicycle safety, and creating a bicycle friendly ecosystem. A post-summit reception closes out the day’s activities at The Underground Social Hall.

“Every year we strive to make the Utah Bike Summit an event that is even more interesting and relevant for all types of people who ride bicycles and those who want to capitalize on how bicycling can improve the air quality, livability, and personal health for all Utahns,” said Phil Sarnoff, executive director of Bike Utah. “We hope attend-ees will be inspired and return to their communities with information and new skills to work with their friends, co-workers, families, and government officials in support-ing efforts to get more people on bicycles.”

More information about the Utah Bike Summit and how to reg-ister can be found at www.bikeutah.org/2015summit .

Bicycle Collective news for march 2015 - new location in ogden

The Bicycle Collective is ecstat-ic to announce that they have hired their first full-time director for the Ogden Bicycle Collective. Clint Watson will take over from found-ing director Josh Jones, who helmed the organization through years of volunteer service since 2009.

Prior to his position in Ogden, Clint worked for the Boise Bicycle Project as program and volunteer coordinator where he developed charitable giving programs, trained hundreds of volunteers to be bike mechanics, and developed Boise’s first bicycle commuter education program, which has since been adopted and expanded by Boise City and Boise State University. He is a Utah native, born in Spring City, and spent years involved with the SLC Bicycle Collective as a board member and keylist volunteer. He considers his early involvement with the Bicycle Collective to be his birth into and his roots in the nonprofit bike scene.

Stepping into the directorial role of the Collective’s second largest branch seems like a natural next step for Clint, who inherits a location that has grown impressively and is primed to expand its programs even further. The Ogden Collective’s new building’s renovation is almost complete and this will lead to new partnerships and opportunities that will be solidified with a full-time director in the city. With its great

riding, thriving bicycling industry partners, solid volunteer base, and good organizations that provide for the disenfranchised, Ogden contin-ues to be a great fit for the Bicycle Collective. Clint will no doubt bring great things to the organization, the city, and people who ride bikes.

The funding for the initial costs of the full time position comes from the successful operations of the Salt Lake location’s 2014 season, which will be putting up the seed money to pay Clint’s salary until the Collective reopens in Ogden. The beautiful thing about the self-sustaining nature of the Bicycle Collective’s programs is that they can operate on any level once the doors are open, but because of Clint’s strengths, and the potential in Ogden, the Collective is investing in this now. With the communities generous support across the board, the Collective has grown immensely over the past few years, and this leads to exciting ventures like this.

If you’re interested in meeting Clint as he begins strategizing in his new role or helping with the Ogden location, feel free to reach out via Josh Jones or contact Executive Director David E. Davis for organi-zation-wide opportunities via info@bicyclecollective.org.

Salt Lake City: Spring/summer hours will begin on April 1, 2015. Bicycle Prom, the huge annual fun-draiser, is set for May 30, 2015, so make sure to save the date and buy your tickets online. Volunteers are always needed to keep the shop buzzing along and build capacity

for staff. For the more invested mechanic, there are free Monday night weekly Park Tool school classes, every Monday at 6:00. For the student with time and dedication, there is a new self-directed appren-ticeship that can build any inter-ested wrench from the basics up to proficient, with the potential to keep developing skills into master mechanic territory. Women’s Night is weekly on Wednesday Nights from 5:30-9 pm.

Donations: The Collective would be glad to put your bicycle from last season to work as a tax-deductible donation when you upgrade this year. The proceeds will be used to fund one of the many programs to put kids on bicycles, to teach classes and to pay for the mechanics that build bikes for goodwill organi-zations and which provide critical transportation to members of the community.

Provo Find them online at bicy-clecollective.org/locations-a-hours/provo

St. George: If you’re interested in helping get a St. George loca-tion of the Bicycle Collective off the ground, send an email to info@bicyclecollective.org

For all things Bicycle Collective, keep in touch via www.bicyclecol-lective.org, and consider signing up for the mailing list to stay in the loop and get more updates.

-Deb Henry

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BiCyCle touring

Eating Our Way to San Francisco, a Tandem Credit Card Tour Over the Sierras

By Patrick Walsh

“My legs are tired.”“My legs are shot.”“Welcome to bicycle touring.” Such went our banter as we rode

upward over the Sierras toward Carson Pass, the 8,574 ft apex of our first multi-day tandem tour. Riding over the mountains was both our most challenging and favorite day because of the snowy alpine and for-est views, downhill coasting (after

the pass), and spring flowers lining the road, not to mention a big sense of accomplishment. The relentless climb ended after the road traversed a half mile of intimidating blasted rock that you can see for a mile before you arrive. With the hard-est part (on paper) behind us as we stopped for obligatory photos, we figured it would be smooth sail-ing to San Francisco. Riding down was a blur, and I appreciated the disc brakes on our new Co-motion Primera for keeping our speed at a reasonable pace (mostly less than 50 mph). Turning off onto Omo Ranch Road was a nice reprieve allowing us to leave the highway feel for a nar-row back road with almost no cars.

We even made a few stops to smell the flowers.

Touring with my foodie wife Lynda was pretty different from my usual fully-loaded camp-ing expeditions. I had coaxed her to do the ride with a promise of haute cuisine where available, and we stayed in a variety of hotels and airbnb.com accommodations while sampling some pretty nice food. We have had great success booking house rentals, and it was perfect for our ride. Earlier in the trip, we enjoyed walk-ing to Adele’s, the nic-est restaurant in Carson City, where they served something like Cajun/Mediterranean fusion cuisine. The fun wait staff and beautiful eve-ning on the deck height-ened our experience, and we retreated to a single bedroom with private entrance where we dis-covered American Ninja on TV. An early start the next morning to avoid more wind resulted in settling for a long, quiet

afternoon in Woodfords in prepara-tion for tackling steep climbing to Carson Pass.

The big reward after our first 3 days riding was the Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge. We learned of it after consulting Adventure Cycling’s Western Express map for route, lodg-ing, and restaurant ideas. Our expec-tations were blown away by expan-sive vineyard views and wood-fired pizzas for dinner and dessert. Both had blackened spots on the thin crust, a choice of meat or vegetarian top-pings, and caramel apple for dessert. The pizzas were apparently usually reserved for Friday nights but we happened to arrive on a day when the owner and his friends were there. It

Top left: Patrick taking a break in front of Genoa Bar and Saloon, Nevada’s oldest.Top right: Enjoying a brief flat stretch half way up the Sierras with Carson Pass loom-ing in the background.Left: Lynda enjoying a tasty morsel while taking a break from the long ride downhill.

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would be a good idea to check with the staff before arrival to see if they might be available, or plan to eat before you arrive because we might have been willing to skip dinner to avoid riding back up their driveway from Somerset for a second time. A bottle of 2010 Sierra Gold Mountain Petit Syrah paired nicely with the food. The lodge itself is made of huge timbers and big windows with several comfortable seating areas inside and an expansive deck outside. We finished up our day watching from the hot tub as the valley suc-cumbed to long shadows and orange sunset.

The ride to Sacramento was less glorious with few highlights except well-deserved fine-dining at Ella. When I asked Lynda over dinner if she enjoyed anything on our fourth day, her deadpan reply was, “When we stopped.” Coasting seemed like a close second. It did feel like a pretty big slog despite an overall downhill profile due to climbing only about 1000 feet less than the previous day and with higher temperatures – into the 90s. In my view, the ride up to Placerville was steep but scenic, but once we got there, the roads became busy with at least a few less-friendly drivers. Bursts of sweet nectar from a pint of perfectly ripe roadside straw-berries and 20 minutes in the shade

brightened our spirits as it was heat-ing up near Folsom and the bike path entrance. The bike paths are great, but finishing up in Sacramento was the worst part of the trip, with more run-ins with drivers in a few miles than I have had in a year of regular bicycle travel. It seemed surprising until we read more about the city’s lack of bike-friendly culture. Bike lanes, bike paths, and fancy green-painted boxes do not seem to ease the tension. We had a car honking at us at a red light so that we would get out of a bike lane and allow them to make a right turn on red. After ignoring the first honks, the driver tried again adding hand motions as I looked back. Another nearly sideswiped us, and yet another tried to run us out of a traffic circle. But wow: Ella. I ate local stone fruit salad, pork chops, and passion fruit soufflé. Lynda had ultra-fresh oysters, a cheese plate, and mouth-watering fried chicken. Perfect cocktails, including an excel-lent Old Fashioned, and wine pair-ings highlighted the flavors, and we walked back to our nearby hotel. As for the Sacramento biking, I would recommend finding a different route except for Davis.

Davis was the polar opposite of Sacramento with bike shops seem-ingly on every corner and coffee shops in between. Friendly drivers

and bikers offered us directions and recommendations. We chatted with people at the grocery store, others waved on quiet back roads where tens of local cyclists were riding on a weekday morning. There is noth-ing for supplies between Davis and Fairfield, so it is recommended to stock up on water (and coffee). Our timing chain also seemed a little loose, and a bike mechanic told us somewhat sheepishly that he had never adjusted one and would rather not. I was appreciative of his honesty and had it done later at home. We refueled with good cheese steaks on the side of Interstate 80 in Fairfield and rode the rest of the way unevent-fully to Vallejo to catch a ferry to San Francisco.

Our original plan had been to ride to Emeryville, the start of Amtrak’s California Zephyr, and to take a train back to Reno. As our trip got closer, a good friend offered to pick us up because she wanted to spend a weekend walking and dining around San Francisco. We rolled into Vallejo pretty tired and with only a few min-utes before departure. I mistakenly thought Lynda’s foot was down and accidentally dropped the bike, and Lynda, near the doors to the ticket counter – fortunately a rare peril of tandeming. She was relatively unharmed but a little annoyed, and we were grateful for an hour and a half break from pedaling. I grabbed a bourbon and 2 waters, and we rehydrated while floating around Alcatraz. After getting off the ferry, we rode another 10 miles with a stiff headwind and some hills to Ocean Beach where we had used Airbnb again to book a nice house for the weekend. The last day was our longest at 90 miles, and we spent most of the weekend without leav-ing the neighborhood, which is fine because everything we needed was within a few blocks. We were only 2 blocks from Trouble, one of the coolest coffee shops in the country. We gorged on pizza, excellent take-out Thai, hearty breakfasts, and fresh baked goods for snacks. We walked along the beach, and I kept wonder-ing if Lynda would be up for another tour. We are currently talking about maybe a flatter tour with shorter days, but she enjoyed it. The couplers on the tandem should allow us to get to Belgium, France, or Corsica with great food and libations being the key motivator. As usual, I have more

ideas than time.

Nuts and boltsStart – We started in Reno, but

the Amtrak option would also work really well from Truckee.

Finish – The ferry to San Francisco was great. Emeryville is it for the Amtrak option.

Time of year – Any time but winter. Rain is rare in the Sierras. Summer can be hot, but early days could make it work.

Lodging — Hotels, bed and breakfasts, and camping options are plentiful along the way.

Route statistics – 275 miles, over 11,500 ft elevation gain, over 16,000

ft elevation lossFood – Reno, Carson, Placerville,

Sacramento, Davis, etc. all have res-taurants and grocery stores.

Water – Potable water is available regularly along the route, and you pass several streams as well.

Bike – Our Co-Motion Primera was great. Pavement all the way allows for smooth-rolling tires. I used parts of my bikepacking setup to carry our light load. These includ-ed Carousel Design Works frame pack and seat bag. If we keep this up, I am hoping to have a larger custom frame bag made that fits better.

Map – Adventure Cycling Western Express was handy for find-ing route and lodging suggestions.

Top: Phew, we made it and had a nice time talking to another touring group coming from the opposite direction.Above: Snowy peaks over Caples Lake.

Left: Lynda showing off a wood-fired dessert pizza at the Fitzpatrick Winery.Above: Bourbon-fueled rehydration on the ferry from Vellejo to San Francisco.

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Racing in Vietnam - A Growing Economy and a Growing Peloton

By Robert Logran

Two years ago I made a dras-tic change in my employment and moved myself and my family to Vietnam. Of course there were a lot of changes but one of the biggest ones for me was the loss of a cycling community. Here I had months of beautiful warm weather with only myself to ride with. Occasionally

I’d see one or two other guys out on the road, usually on an old steel bike with flat peddles, not the same pace I was accustomed to in Utah. When the summer months came around and I saw all the posts on Facebook from my friends in Utah about their bike races it made me anxious to get back in the peloton myself. It wasn’t until I had a chance encounter on an early morning ride off my usual route that I found other serious road cyclists.

Nine months after moving here I was finally able to join my first group ride shortly followed by a road race.

I wasn’t sure what type of compe-tition to expect in a third-world coun-try, even though Ho Chi Minh City is becoming much more advanced. The locals quickly showed me that they knew how to throw down and I was pleasantly surprised. Well, maybe not pleasantly since the locals made me the nail and they were the hammer. It was a breath of fresh air to be mixing it up in the peloton again with the familiar burn running through my legs and the sound of carbon wheels humming down the road.

As the Vietnamese economy grows, and more individuals finally have a little bit of disposable income the cycling community is quickly growing too. Despite many of the rid-ers green legs they can sure drive the pace and are very dedicated. Their rides are all early morning rides meeting at around 5am every day of the week. I’ve also learned that the stop at the coffee shop at the end of the ride is just as important as the ride itself. Cyclists will sit for an hour or more drinking shooting the breeze while sipping Vietnamese iced coffee and smoking cigarettes before they head home or to the office. I’ve been repeatedly outridden by riders that seem to have a cigarette in their hand at all times they’re not on their bike.

Cycling shops to support these local riders have been few and far between. Local cyclists were buying used equipment from Japan online, or some even grabbing a cheap flight to Malaysia to stock up on their gear. In the short time since I’ve been here I’ve already seen two new well-equipped bike shops open in my neighborhood alone. Several other new ones have been spotted throughout the city signaling the fast growth of cycling in Vietnam. Riding bikes in Vietnam has quickly gone from a basic necessity for cheap transportation to being much more of a status symbol. I thought I brought a pretty nice bike over here with me but within the peloton it’s definitely on the cheaper end. Most riders are sporting top-of-the-line bikes from all the major makers. Bikes equipped with DI2 and UI2 and all manner of deep dish carbon wheels are the must have status symbol here. Cars in Vietnam are taxed at 100-200% depending on the model so if you make a good income, chances are that a car is still out of the question but a sick new whip is doable.

The rapid growth and excitement around competitive riding has been exciting to watch and even more exciting to be a part of. I’ve com-pleted multiple road races now and completed my first mountain bike race held at a park about six months ago. Due to years of off road riding experience in the Wasatch Mountains and the amazing miracle of muscle memory (it certainly wasn’t my fit-ness level), I was able to take the holeshot at the race start to avoid the typical bottle neck as the race fun-neled onto the single track section of the course. This set me on course to deliver my first race victory in a very long time. I’d rather not say how long it’s been. That performance gave me

instant “street cred” to further break down barriers with local members of the cycling community. Folks here see plenty of foreigners come and go around here. Simply being a nice guy just doesn’t cut it. If you’re an outsid-er and you want into the cycling com-munity you’ve got to be fast. Riding with the locals I’ve learned just how sparse their cycling calendar is. Not only are there very few official road races but mountain bike events are almost nonexistent. The racing scene, especially the mountain biking scene needs a big push.

Central Vietnam has some amaz-ing mountains that are littered with numerous challenging trails- both single track and open mountain roads

- but the only people riding them are the local coffee farmers and local hill tribe people on their rickety old Honda Cub scooters. Exploring trails and communities in a foreign coun-try that have likely never seen a mountain bike is an experience and a half! I never pictured myself living in Vietnam, but I sure as heck never imagined riding remote trails in the central highlands. You might just want to just hop a plane and head for the highlands in search of your mountain bike dreams. As you can imagine some areas have very real danger of unexploded ordinances. There are however some large areas such as the area surrounding the city of DaLat which were neutral areas during the war and are free from such dangers. As DaLat is a relatively short distance from my new home in Ho Chi Minh City I’ve had to retreat there from time to time to cure my need for moun-tain air. After several trips to DaLat with some major exploration and many group ride conversations - fol-

lowed by the ritual coffee shop talk - myself and some Vietnamese riding buddies have created Vietnam’s first ever international open mountain bike race with full backing from the Vietnamese Cycling Federation. It’s taken a tremendous amount of work but has local riders chomping at the bit to mix it up on the dirt with for-eign riders.

In mid-March of 2015 we’ll be collaborating with provincial lead-ers, local cycling clubs, and interna-tional sponsors to run the first-ever official mountain biking stage race in Vietnam. Our goal is to really highlight the world-class mountain biking available in Vietnam. And, no BLM either, just fresh trails, and quiet forests!

You can keep up with our progress via our website or even grab a flight and join us yourself. It will undoubt-edly be a race that riders will never forget and hopefully will encourage more Vietnamese cyclists to hit the dirt on their local trails.

For more information on the Vietnam Victory Challenge, visit www.vietnamvictorychallenge.com

Top: The first locals to pre-ride the Vietnam Victory Challenge course. Some of the pioneers in the mountain bike scene in Vietnam.Bottom: The morning mist along the race course in the mountains of DaLat, Vietnam.

Top: A common view along the race course is trails lined by coffee planta-tions. This image shows local rider Cuong on his first bike MTB ride ever as he helps scout the course for day 2 of the Vietnam Victory Challenge, riding around Langbian Mountain.Bottom: Langbian Mountain surrounded by coffee fields. The race course for two days races around this mountain.

Top: The daily stop at the street side coffee shop after the early morn-ing ride.Bottom: Local TripPlanner team at a local circuit race in Ho Chi Minh City. I was invited to ride with their team for this race.

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ride of tHe montH

Nevada’s Mount Charleston Challenge is a Climber’s Delight!

By Wayne Cottrell

The Mount Charleston Challenge is a 60.4 mile ride that starts in the far northwestern corner of Las Vegas, Nevada, and heads westward and upward into the Spring Mountains. Mount Charleston towers over the Las Vegas Valley. Charleston Peak, which is the highest point of the mountain, reaches up to 11,918 feet, making it one of Nevada’s tallest. Mount Charleston, in fact, is one of the contiguous U.S.’ ten most prominent peaks, with a base-to-peak differential of 8,258 feet. The latter statistic suggests that anyone who starts from the bottom will not be saying “we’re here” for quite a long while of climbing! Mount Charleston is part of the Spring Mountains range that runs north-south to the west of Las Vegas. The peak is surrounding by the 43,000-acre Mount Charleston

Wilderness, which in turn is sur-rounded by the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, at elevations above 5,000 feet. And, the entire area is sur-rounded by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which encompasses lower-elevation desert areas. Regarding the latter, Mount Charleston is a true oasis, offering a respite for desert dwellers looking to escape the heat and bustle of Las Vegas. Gateways to the mountain are located no more than 20 miles beyond the fringes of Las Vegas. Toward the summit, temperatures that are 20 to 30 degrees lower than in the desert, with plentiful snow dur-ing the winter months, await the trav-eler. Over one million visitors enjoy Mount Charleston’s recreational opportunities annually. On one Las Vegas visit, when the temperature was soaring above 100 degrees in the

valley, I and a companion enjoyed a 5-mile hike near the summit in mid-70 degree weather.

For a cyclist, Mount Charleston represents one of the region’s top endeavors. A sub-80 minute ride time from bottom to top, during the annual Mount Charleston Hill Climb, is achieved only by well-trained, elite cyclists. The Mount Charleston Challenge, described here, extends the annual hill climb by turning the route into a loop, with an out-and-back segment, rather than a simple out-and-back only ride. The ride’s elevation differential is 5,969 feet, with a low elevation of 2,482 feet at the start-finish, and a high elevation of 8.451 feet along State Route 158 (Deer Creek Road) in the Mount Charleston Wilderness. Start the ride at Floyd Lamb Park, which is located at Tule Springs toward the far north-western corner of Las Vegas. The official park address is 9200 Tule

Springs Road (Las Vegas). Although this was once a State Park located outside of the city in a remote area, sprawl now places the park adjacent to residential areas, where there once was little but creosote and cactus. Floyd Lamb Park is home to several lakes, as well as the historic Tule Springs Ranch. Floyd Lamb was a Nevada state senator who famously accepted a bribe during an FBI sting operation. Despite the notoriety, and the serving of some jail time, Mr. Lamb did enough good for the park to retain his name. Parking inside the park was $6 as of this writing ($1 for bicycles, whether you park it or not). Given water’s scarcity in Las Vegas, be sure to take some time to explore the park’s lakes, as this a true oasis in the Mojave Desert.

Exit the park via Tule Springs Road, which turns into Brent Lane at Durango Drive. Continue through the local residential area, and then turn left onto Fort Apache Road. After just 0.15 miles on Fort Apache, turn right onto Skypointe Drive (U.S. 95 frontage road), and head northwest. After 1.2 miles, look for Kyle Canyon Road on the left – there was no street sign when I went through here. Turn left here, and then turn right onto U.S. 95. This, the Tonopah Highway, scoots through the Las Vegas Valley, across the Mojave Desert, climbing gradu-ally. This four-lane, 70-mph highway features a wide shoulder that has a rumble strip. Off to your far right is the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, the largest such refuge in the U.S. outside of Alaska. The range features an abundance of wildlife and endan-gered species. The highway passes under Paiute Road after a little over 3 miles; be cautious here. Corn Creek Road, a little over 9 miles along U.S. 95, provides access to the refuge. Finally, turn left, after 13.4 miles on U.S. 95, onto State Route 156 (Lee Canyon Road).

Lee Canyon Road climbs one of the eastern flanks of Mount Charleston, ascending steadily from 3,313 feet at U.S. 95 to 7,803 feet at the State Route 158 (Deer Creek Road) junction, over a distance of 14.2 miles. The average uphill grade is a steady 6%. The scenery transforms from Joshua trees and desert scrub to a near-alpine envi-ronment, with trees and forestation. Enter the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area at the 5,000-foot elevation mark, at mile 22.7. The trees, including low pines, begin to appear above 6,000 feet. A false crest provides some relief at Macks Canyon. Turn left at mile 30.9, onto State Route 158 (Deer Creek Road). The climbing continues as Deer Creek winds its way through the Mount Charleston Wilderness. As you ride above 8,000 feet, taller pine trees appear. The high point of the entire ride finally comes near the North Loop trailhead: 8,451 feet, nearly 6,000 feet higher than where the ride started.

After over 30 miles of climbing, the reward is the descent. Deer Creek Road initiates the plunge immedi-ately, losing 1,629 feet over the next 4.7 miles (6.6% grade). Stop – if you can (just kidding; rumble strips in the road are there to slow everyone down) – and turn left onto State Route 157 (Kyle Canyon Road). The Resort on Mount Charleston, on the right, is a popular venue during the winter snow season. Kyle Canyon Road descends rapidly, losing just over 4,000 feet in 17.4 miles. The scenery on the descent is transforma-tive, with the landscape becoming dry and craggy, with Joshua trees, desert scrub, and even a few hoodoos becoming dominant. After passing a few residences, stop at, and then carefully cross over U.S. 95. You have now completed the 53.8-mile Mount Charleston loop, and are on the return ride. Turn right onto Sky Pointe Drive, left onto Fort Apache Road, and then right onto Brent Lane. Follow Brent across Durango, and onto Tule Springs Road. Enter Floyd Lamb Park (at Tule Springs) to con-clude the ride.

For local cycling information, visit

Broken Spoke Bikes11700 W. Charleston Blvd. Las

Vegas, NV 89135702-823-1680, www.bro-

kenspokebikeslv.com

For more rides, see Road Bik-ing Utah (Falcon Guides), written by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. Road Biking Utah features de-scriptions of 40 road bike rides in Utah. The ride lengths range from 14 to 106 miles, and the book’s coverage is statewide: from Wen-dover to Vernal, and from Bear Lake to St. George to Bluff. Each ride description features informa-tion about the suggested start-finish location, length, mileposts, terrain, traffic conditions and, most importantly, sights. The text is rich in detail about each route, including history, folklore, flora, fauna and, of course, scenery.

Wayne Cottrell is a former Utah resident who conducted ex-tensive research while living here – and even after moving – to de-velop the content for the book.

Riders competiting in the Mt. Charleston Hill Climb held each fall. Photo courtesy Broken Spoke Bikes.

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