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2019 Congress Considers Several Bills that Affect Mountain Biking on Public Lands By Charles Pekow Senate Bill 47 Would Establish McCoy Flats Trail System, Improve Kids Access to Biking in National Parks, and More Plenty of unfinished business from the last Congress has come up again early in the new one and even being fast tracked. But western Republicans are trying to block at least some efforts to expand biking opportunities on federal land. Most notably, the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47), one of the first bills introduced in the Senate in January, contains a polyglot of goodies for specific public lands around the country. The bill was placed directly on the Senate Legislative Calendar, bypassing committee review. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) had approved most of the components late last year but the full Senate, obsessed with the government shutdown in December, never got around to voting on it. The Senate was considering it the first week of February. The bill’s 10 sponsors include Steve Daines (R-MT), Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Mitt Romney (R-UT). The legislation includes a number of measures blocked last year. The legislation, for instance, includes the Every Kid Outdoors Act, which passed the House and ENR last year. The bill would give all American fourth-graders (plus 10-year-olds being homeschooled) free access to federal lands where admission is charged – along with up to three adults accompanying them,

specifically including those riding bicycles. So if a a fourth-grader bikes into a national park or recreation area that charges an entrance fee, both parents and an uncle can bike in free with him. The fourth-grader would have to obtain a pass, however, which will start on Sept. 1 of the fourth-grade enrollment and be good through the next summer. The provision would apply in national parks, fish and wildlife preserves, national monuments, national forests, etc. The legislation encourages, but does not require, federal officials to pump state outdoor agencies to participate. The agencies would report to Congress annually on the number of students taking advantage. The bill would also officially establish a San Rafael Swell Western Heritage & Historic Mining Recreation Area in Utah on land currently administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The legislation calls for a study of recreational opportunities, specifically including bicycle trails, in the area, noting that any new or expanded trails would have to be “consistent with the purposes of the recreation area.” ENR reported a bill specifically calling for this last December; but the Senate, obsessed with the government shutdown, never voted on it. And the bill would establish the McCoy Flats Trail System on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property in Uintah County, UT, an area where 35-40 miles of mountain bike trail already exists, stemming from the McCoy Flat Road Trailhead. BLM would officially develop a management plan for the trailhead,

working with the county and nearby Indian tribes. The legislation would forbid motorized bikes on the trails. It even allows BLM to obtain other nearby land to extend the system. The bill would also permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which expired last year despite widespread popularity. The fund can be used for recreational projects such as building mountain bike paths and trailheads. The federal government gets about half and states and territories about half. Funds come from fees paid by oil and gas drillers – it doesn’t cost taxpayers a dime but Congress let it expire anyway. An attempt to reauthorize the fund failed last December because Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) blocked it because he wanted Utah lands exempted because he thinks the federal government already controls too much Utah real estate. [Editor’s Note: S. 47 passed the Senate with a vote of 92-8 on February 12, 2019. Utah’s Mike Lee was among the no votes. It passed the House on February 26, 2019.] See the text at https://tinyurl.com/ y7lybmnc. Senate Bill Would Reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund If Congress doesn’t pass the above bill, reauthorizing the fund on its own might. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced S. 302, which would permanently reauthorize the fund (https://tinyurl.com/y8sy72jx). The bill currently sits before ENR. It picked up 13 bipartisan cosponsors. Among mountain west senators,

they include Michael Bennet (D-CO), Resources Committee, picked up 71 Steve Daines (R-MT), Gardner and cosponsors, none from Utah. Most biking in the area is done on Jon Tester (D-MT). Utah’s Mike Lee’s Bill Would roads, says Dustin Randall, owner of Roam Industry, which provides bike Hurt Expansion of Biking Lee is taking other measures to trips in the area. And he’s not optimisblock expansion of biking and other tic about getting much new trail. “If recreational opportunities in Utah. the monument is made, the chances Stung by President’ Barack Obama’s of something new being created are extension of national monuments in probably like zero. It is really hard” the state, Lee introduced the Protect to get through the process of working Utah’s Rural Economy Act (S. 90), with USFS, he says. In the short run, which would prohibit expanding or “they can’t do anything because the starting national monuments in Utah monument status keeps going back without permission of both Congress and forth. Even with their cooperaand the Utah legislature. Utah’s tion, it will take years to get approval junior senator, Romney sponsored it and National Environmental Policy with him. The bill sits before ENR. Act studies done.” (https://tinyurl.com/ycx8n5kt). House Bill Would Hamper House Bill Would Restore Bears National Monuments in Arizona While he wants to expand Bears Ears National Monument But over in the House, legislation Ears in Utah, Gallego may have that would do the opposite has been to play defense in his home state. introduced. Rep. Ruben Gallego Two Republican Arizona representa(D-AZ) introduced H.R. 871, which tives, Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar would expand Bears Ears National introduced H.R. 79, which would Monument in southeastern Utah to require congressional approval for a 1.9 million acres. President Barack new national monument in Arizona. Obama established the monument Wyoming already gets such an but President Donald Trump rescind- exemption. The bill was referred to Natural Resources. ed its size by 85 percent in 2017. While the Antiquities Act gives Colorado Recreation Bill the president the power to create national monuments, it’s not clear if (CORE) Introduced to Senate Back in the Senate, Bennet introa president can rescind a designation. Three lawsuits are currently chal- duced The Colorado Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act, (S. 241), lenging Trump’s move. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) which would designate recreational, and BLM jointly manage Bears conservation and wilderness manEars. Most mountain biking is done agement areas in Colorado, includon roads. Expansion could lead to ing nearly 80,000 acres for recreincreased signage or creation of trails Continued on page 16 eventually. The bill, referred to the Natural

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Pick up a copy of Cycling Utah or Cycling West at your favorite bike shop in 8 Western states! Cover Photo: Over the Edge Hurricane shop grom, Ren Dutton, drops in on a steep bit of Gooseberry Mesa slickrock during the 2017 Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival. Photo by John Shafer/Photo-John.net

Besides great people, scenery and trails, the Hurricane MTB Festival is also a fantastic way to demo new mountain bikes. Most of the big brands are there and festival registration gets you free demos. If you’re in the market for a new bike, consider it a research trip. Photo by John Shafer/PhotoJohn.net

By Dave Iltis The Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival is coming up on March 29-31, 2019 in Hurricane, Utah. The festival has grown and is in its 9th year. We caught up with DJ Morisette and Brittany Phelps of Over the Edge Sports, festival organizers, and asked them about the event. Cycling West: Can you give us an overview of the Festival? Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival: The Hurricane MTB Festival is a weekend long celebration of riding singletrack, being in one of Mother Nature’s most exceptional places and meeting fellow bike enthusiasts at trailheads, at coffee, over a beer, etc. The festival features over 50 vendors to help us create an awesome venue. There will be top of the line demo bikes and shuttles to JEM and Quail Creek Trailheads running all day.

Each day, there are Group Rides with

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CW: What are the rides like? Are there rides for all levels? Guided rides? HMTBF: Awe inspiring! From

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Stephanie Tomlin: Still Bike Commuting and Still Making Biking Better for Commuters to get out biking and walking in the first place. There are also segments of roadway without sidewalks and generally there are not too many bike lanes to speak of. However, West Valley does have some wonderful low volume neighborhood streets that are great to ride and walk through, and the city is bordered on the east side by the Jordan River Trail. There are some great things going for the city, it’s just a matter of making some key connections and implementing some important facilities that prioritize those on foot and bike.

Stephanie Tomlin is a transportation planner with Fehr & Peers and also sits on the board of Bike Utah. Photo by Phil Sarnoff

By Lou Melini

one-acre urban homestead Sam and I bought out in West Valley. We have two dogs, turkeys, chickens, lambs, fruit trees and a 2,500 square foot garden. It keeps us plenty busy, but in the best way possible!

Cycling West: Stephanie, It has been 3 years since you were last featured in Cycling Utah. At that time you were with Aggie Blue Bikes on C.W.: You now live in West the campus of Utah State. What have Valley City. In my mind, there is a you been up to since that time? disconnection when associating West Valley City and bicycle commuting. Stephanie Tomlin: I wrapped Tell me that I am wrong that West up my time as program director of Valley is bad for bike commuting. Aggie Blue Bikes and defended my master thesis on active transportaS.T.: Haha, it’s actually funny tion planning in Cache Valley in that you bring this up because it May, 2016 and took the opportunity is something I am very involved to travel for three and a half months in right now. The firm I work for, throughout eastern Europe with Sam Fehr & Peers, was actually hired (Warrick, center manager for the by West Valley City to create a bike SLC Bike Collective). We returned in and pedestrian implementation plan, early September and I started work- of which I am the project manager ing at Fehr & Peers Transportation for! So I am becoming intimately Consultants as a transportation plan- familiar with the biking and walking ner shortly after, where I am still condition both from the standpoint working today. At work I specialize of a resident and from the standin active transportation planning and point of a transportation professional. design, which means I get to help There are definitely some improvecreate bike lanes, multi-use paths ments West Valley can make towards other facilities to make biking and becoming friendlier for those on foot walking easier and safer throughout and on bike. I would say one of the the state and the west. It’s an ideal most difficult things to work around gig for me - it’s what I wanted to do is the large state roads that crisscross West Valley. Crossing Bangerter and when I got into planning. Other than work, I spend my Redwood or 3500 South on foot or free time on any bike I can, skiing, bike, for example, is very difficult canoeing, camping, throwing pottery, and dangerous. And with those major and tending to the Warrlin Ranch - a barriers people are a lot less likely

right? Well, it’s complicated... Above curb facilities can require the city to purchase right-of-way from private land owners, making the facility very costly to construct. So, it’s not to say that space acquisition for cycling facilities is impossible - it’s not at all - it is just a barrier that requires design consideration, and in situations where it is tight, public support can really help usher a cycling facility project along. C.W: How do you manage to get through WVC to your work?

S.T.: My bike commute to work C.W.: From the perspective of someone in the transportation indus- in Sugarhouse consists of riding try, in your experience what is the through the neighborhoods of West most difficult constraint to overcome Valley to the Green Line TRAX station, taking TRAX to Central Point, when building cycling facilities? then riding up the S-Line trail the S.T.: I find that space acquisi- rest of the way to Sugarhouse Park. tion is often the most difficult bar- I really can’t complain. The integrarier to overcome when trying to tion with light rail in recent years has plan for and build cycling facilities. really stepped up my bike commutOften cities are in a situation where ing game :) they are looking to retrofit cycling C.W.: What are some of the differfacilities on an existing roadway which means they need to carve ences and similarities you have noted out some space from somewhere in your commute in the Salt Lake to fit that proposed facility. This County valley vs. Cache County? can be challenging because it may S.T.: Bike commuting in Salt require cities or jurisdictions to considered repurposing vehicular travel Lake involves a lot of separated lanes to cycling facilities - which I multi-use pathways and separated know sounds completely reasonable facilities, whereas Cache Valley comto most of the people reading this muting was often on low-volume article. However, sometimes that is neighborhood roadways that didn’t a tall order for decision makers, who necessarily need separated cycling sometimes don’t see the benefits of facilities. It’s interesting to compare utilizing space in the roadway for the two locations because I never cycling facilities. So then maybe felt unsafe riding in Cache Valley the next logical thought it to put the because of the low volume roadcycling facility above the curb. It ways, even though there sometimes makes the facility more comfortable weren’t bike lanes there to ride on. for the cyclists anyways, while not Here in Salt Lake the ever-growing requiring a repurpose of vehicular network of comfortable and often travel lanes. Sounds like a win-win, separated cycling facilities on busier roadways obviously has it’s pros as well. I like riding in both of them for different reasons. I LOVE the ability to integrate bikes and light rail here in Salt Lake. My bike and the train are a part of my every-day commute here and it is makes transit exponentially more appealing and functional for me.

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C.W.: Since the time of the previous column, I have read reports of “no growth” and in some cases declines in commuting by bicycle. A recent article in USA Today stated that in 2014, 904,000 people described themselves as bicycle commuters. The article went on to say that that in 2017 only 836,500 people that count themselves as bike commuters with a 3.2% drop from 2016 to 2017. Some cities such as San Francisco and Seattle have reported decreases in bike commuting upwards of 20%. (I don’t know the sources of the numbers in the article or the methodology of the counts, both of which could be completely wrong). Do you think the article is accurate? Are you aware of different numbers? S.T.: I have heard of and seen similar reports to the ones you state here. It’s somewhat disheartening considering the investment many cities and states have made in active transportation infrastructure, but I’d imagine it’s a result of a relatively strong economy and low gas prices right now. Things may change and shift back the other direction. I also see this from the perspective of the strides Utah has made and I think at the state level there is still a big emphasis towards promoting and supporting active transportation infrastructure. For example, UDOT is coming to the table to accommodate bike infrastructure in their roadways much more than they have in the past. And the governor has recently established the 1,000 miles of new trails in Utah, campaign, which will help support growth and development of cycling infrastructure throughout the state. I am optimistic that bike commuting will still be a viable option for Utah residents into the future. (Cycling West editorial note: I have since been informed that the USA Today article is incorrect.

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COACHING

Cycling Goals: This Year, I am going to... By Bill Roland As 2019 gets under way, a good percentage of the thousands of riders in Utah and throughout the Western states, take the time to set goals they would love to achieve this year. Age doesn’t matter. Whether you are 15, 25, 35, or 75, it’s always exciting and fundamentally sound for each of us to create reasonable goals that are reachable. Let’s take a look at some successful methods that will enhance the enjoyment of riding and will also help us achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. Years ago I read in a cycling publication that while setting goals we should do so by establishing training parameters in one of two categories: time or miles. Do not keep switching back and forth, such as riding 100 miles one week and concentrating on riding six hours the next. Most riders have some sort of equipment on their bike that registers the distance of each ride. Whether it’s a sophisticated Garmin or a simplified CatEye, by the end of the ride we know exactly how far we have pedaled. For example, let’s say someone wants to ride 2,000 miles for the season. This rider can get out one evening during the week and both days over the weekend. If weather permits this person to ride from

April thru October, he or she has about 30 weeks. That works out to an average of approximately 66 miles a week. That could easily work out to two 25-mile rides on the weekend and one 16-mile ride in the evening. Once you set your goal of how many miles you would like to ride this year, it’s just a matter of utilizing a little math to figure out how many days a week you will ride and how many miles per session. Some enthusiastic riders have bicycle trainers at home. This convenience allows them to ride throughout the winter season. Others attend gym sessions where they get miles adding up by participating in spinning classes. Even if you don’t have an odometer attached to a bike at a spinning class, you pretty much know that in an hour you poured about 16 miles of sweat on the gym floor. This doesn’t have to be an exact science configuration, but if you train by measuring distance, you will be very close to the distance you calculated. On the other hand, some prefer to set their goals depending upon time on the bike. A rider can basically get the same training by using the clock instead of the odometer. For example, the distance rider discussed above plans to average 66 miles a week. If he/she averaged approximately 16 mph on their rides, that comes to a little over four hours

a week on the bike. If a rider is preparing for a century ride, most like to be training for a minimum of eight weeks. In reality, it makes more sense to initiate training at least 12 weeks before the event. While training for a hundred mile ride, most coaches advise the riders to gradually increase their miles per week or hours on the bike as the deadline approaches. A rider may start out doing 60 or 80 miles a week and by the eighth or tenth week, he or she may be up to 125 miles or more. Many advise riders to go fairly hard up until about two weeks before the event. Cut the training miles or time down just a bit so that your body is physically ready but you are not completely fatigued. And of course, most riders are paying close attention to their diets as the event approaches. How many times have you heard friends say, “Load up on your carbs and hydration three-four days before the big ride?” Of course there are other variables to consider. The first that comes to mind is the number of vertical feet the rider has pedaled. For those that have access to the long and steep canyons in the Wasatch Mountain range, many of the instruments available at bike shops will calculate those figures for you. Personally, I have a friend I had not seen since last spring

and inquired, “How was your summer?” His reply was, “Good, I rode 3,300 miles and did 285,000 vertical feet.” I didn’t need to ask if he was in shape for ski season. Last year, Bicycling Magazine’s senior writer Selene Yeager, wrote a book entitled “CLIMB!” which I found to be extremely helpful (See a review in the July 2018 issue on our website). Known for years as the “Fit Chick” she shares not only her own hard-earned expertise but also wisdom and advice from exercise physiologists, cycling coaches, nutrition experts and top amateur and professional climbers. Speaking of goals: setting a reachable target of how many vertical feet you would like to ride this season, will nearly guarantee that you will attain a degree of fitness that ranks way up there! Which brings us to another subject that will enhance the potential of reaching our goals--cross-training. Whether it’s hiking in the mountains, running, playing tennis, racquetball, pickle ball, swimming, or spending time in the gym lifting weights, all of us can improve our speed and durability on the bike by staying active in other sports. A very popular wintertime sport that is great for keeping the lower body in good shape is skiing. Whether you travel down the slopes on skis or a snowboard, your legs will get a good workout and be ready for riding the

bike when spring weather arrives. Another factor to consider is whether you prefer to ride with others or alone. Many feel it is safer to be part of a peloton because the motorized traffic will see the multi-colored outfits the riders wear and drive more carefully. After an accident, some motorists claim they did not see the rider because it was dusk and the rider did not have his flashing light turned on or was not wearing a colorful riding outfit. The primary goal that all of us behold is to have a safe ride. There are many bicycle riding clubs not only in the Salt Lake City area but throughout the western states. Nearly all of these clubs have a variety of groups according to riding levels based on speed and distance. Most group clubs start the season with less intensive rides while each participant is improving their own condition. By the end of the season, everyone is in much better shape and has established quite a few good memories. And that just might be the pinnacle of all the accomplishments we have reached over the course of a season. The friends we have made and the challenges we have encountered, will no doubt make all of those miles and hills worth it, in the long run.

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HEALTH

Stay on Course with Your Nutrition with a Kitchen Makeover By Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN, PLAN7 Endurance Coaching Dietitian We may be past resolution setting time of year. What happened to those goals you set for yourself? Are they still on a sticky note next to your computer or do you remain on track? Your intentions were undoubtedly good, the problem with resolutions is they are generally outcome based. Most lists will look something like: 1. Lose weight 2. Get organized 3. Drink less 4. Train more So where is the plan of action? In order to ensure you accomplish a

goal, try making them with the intent of being measurable, attainable, and positive. Setting behavioral resolutions or goals puts you on track for success. For example, “on Saturday I will organize a grocery list to buy only nutritious food this week” or “I will train 15 hours this week.” Here are a few ideas to help you make specific plans to accomplishing your goals, whatever they may be. If a food is in your possession or located in your residence, either you, someone you love, or someone you marginally tolerate will eventually eat it. -John Berardi Do a kitchen makeover! Get rid of all the non-nutritious stuff and/ or food triggers and replace them with healthy foods and snacks.If a

the rest. Thus, take the restocking process seriously. It’s just as important as the removal process. How to Restock Here’s how to quickly restock some nutritious foods. Start by picking your 3 favorite: • Vegetables • Fruits • Lean proteins • Nuts/seeds • Whole grains (oats, quinoa, wild rice, brown rice, sprouted grains, etc.)

Table 1: Sample shopping list: Pick 3 of your favorite from each category. Option 1 and Option 2 are sample lists.

food and/or drink isn’t conducive to your goals, why would you keep it?A kitchen makeover will help you stay in control and on track. You don’t want to be deciding between ice cream and spinach while standing in front of the fridge 15 minutes to dinner time. What’s “Unhealthy Food”? If you think it’s junk, it is. Obvious Junk Foods • Chips • Chocolates or candy • Soda/pop/sweetened drinks • Alcohol, especially flavored/ sweetened mixed drinks • Instant foods like cake mixes and mashed potatoes • Margarine and other processed fats • Most frozen dinners • Most take-out or restaurant leftovers • Bowls of candy or other snacks sitting around • Flavored nuts (e.g. beer nuts) Trick Foods These are foods that seem healthy

but aren’t. They’ve gone from something good (whole, unprocessed food) to something that a machine spit out, something that’s full of sugar and chemicals, and/or something that’s had all its original nutrients stripped out. • Sweetened yogurt, frozen yogurt, and even dairy alternative products • Breads and bagels, unless they’re made exclusively with whole grains • Other baked goods (coconut oil even adds up as a hydrogenated fat) • Breakfast cereals • Crackers, even the whole grain ones • Fruit, cereal, and/or granola bars • Regular peanut butter • Fruit juice A good rule here is to check the labels. Look for forms of sugar such as high fructose corn syrup as well as hydrogenated oil, fractioned oil, and preservatives. My kitchen’s empty! Now what? It’s time to restock your kitchen with healthy replacements for the garbage you just unloaded. All you have to do is make the available food good stuff, and nature takes care of

Write them down. The fewer ingredients the better! Check out how simple this restocking process can be based on the sample shopping lists (See Table 1). Seems reasonable, right?! Yes! The rest of the family (kids, spouse, etc.) can eat these foods too. Why would you feedyour family something you wouldn’t eat yourself? Take pride in what you bring to the table, to the pantry, to your bodies. You’ll sleep better, train better, and over time your physique will change too! If you are looking to up your nutrition game and really add the “missing” piece to your training plan, contact me and I’ll help you makeover your nutrition life! Breanne Nalder, MS, RDN has a Master’s degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Sports Dietetics at the University of Utah. She is a Registered Dietitian, the nutrition coach at PLAN7 Endurance Coaching, and races on the road and gravel on the professional level. For personal nutrition coaching, you can reach Breanne at 801-550-0434 or breanne@plan7coaching.com.

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SKILLS

Spring Emergence: Time to Hone Your Cycling Skills After the Long Winter!

Spring riding means it’s time to brush up on your road skills. Photo by Dave Iltis

By John Higgins The gamification of cycling is creating a whole new genre of cyclist who do most of their riding indoors, and love it! The days of the pain cave and suffer-fest may be over, with Zwift providing the convenience of virtual reality scenery, courses, and competition all in the safety of your spare room, basement or garage. It’s not dissimilar to the rise of indoor rock-climbing gyms 20+ years ago. What was viewed initially as a backup option for bad weather days, a long drive to the crag, or a place to practice a few bold moves in preparation for “real climbing”

instead spawned a whole new generation of “rock” climbers with excellent physical prowess but a dearth of skill for assessing and protecting their progress up natural lines on an actual cliff – unless those skills were also practiced and honed in the great outdoors. So too with indoor cycling. Smart trainers, power meters, and nuanced training programs are helping cyclists work on developing their metabolic energy systems and power output – tuning up their motor for excellent performances. But if those performances are going to take place outside, a whole other skill set needs attention, and it’s called bike handling! “Yeah, but I know how to ride

a bike”, you say. There’s a difference between being able to pedal a bike, and being able to ride a bike. Bike handling skills are what keep you upright and alive when riding outside, be it on you own or in a group, in competition or not. And they need attention and practice. Outside there are 4 primary hazard categories that you won’t encounter while sweating through your indoor cycling training program: corners, motorists, road surface hazards and other cyclists. Let’s start with cornering. I distinctly remember my first ride on Zwift primarily for the fact that when I tried to lean the bike into corners on the course, it wouldn’t lean because it was stuck upright in a stationery trainer. The brain adapts, and the more you ride indoors looking at VR courses, the less your brain informs your body about the actual physics of steering a bike around a corner. It will need reminding and it better happen before you blow off the outside of a bend and into the rocks or down an embankment. Maybe you can use the thought of an emergency room bill as an incentive to practice cornering. The #1 reason many people prefer to train indoors is for concerns about the #1 hazard riding outside, which is distracted drivers and the potential for being hit by one. Route selection and time of day go a long way toward minimizing this, but so too does paying keen attention to the sounds of approaching vehicles; looking at drivers to see

where they are looking; and noting other “motor language”. Awareness and anticipation are critical skills for riding defensively. Riding in traffic requires sharp senses for survival, and although practice doesn’t guarantee safety, it contributes. Motorists aren’t the only hazard. The road surface offers many including loose gravel, pot holes, broken edges, badly patched pavement, drainage grates, sticky or slippery new pavement, wet pavement, ice, disappearing shoulders, shredded truck tires, broken glass, dead animals, live animals, rockfall off an embankment, and DOT traffic hazard signs - which for some inexplicable reason are invariably set up in a bike lane. All of these things are manageable with bike handling skills. Look ahead, expect hazards, and be able to brake, steer nimbly around then, or unweight the front wheel or bunny hop over something. Some you will see coming and can easily avoid, and some will catch you by surprise and need an intuitive and immediate response if you are to maintain control. Riding outside exposes you to these hazards and helps you develop coping strategies. The last hazard to skill up for is your fellow cyclist (or masses of them). For a truly terrifying experience, enter a charity ride or gran fondo that attracts a whole bunch of novice riders, start at the back and then try and ride up through the group. Riding in a group (of even 2 people) requires another whole layer of skill that you might think you are getting on a Zwift social ride inside, but you are probably not. Group riding requires a mix of anticipation, being predictable with your own actions, gear selection and shifting, smooth accelerations, brake feathering, pace lining and communicating via voice and hand signals. It’s enough to make someone want to stay at home on their indoor trainer! But there are great reasons to get outside and ride. Most events, competitive or not, are still held outside. You can go places, see things, and encounter the unexpected. You

might experience the wonder of sunrise or sunset (remember your lights, people!) and in recent times while outside riding I’ve enjoyed seeing gaggles of migrating geese, a badger, a black rabbit, a flock of whopping cranes and a train loaded with wind farm turbine blades. Sightings like these make rides memorable, as do positive encounters with other cyclists. Triathletes – don’t think you are exempt from any of this! Even if you only ever do one closed course nondrafting event a year, getting time outdoors on your bike builds confidence on the bike. Confidence on the bike will reduce both your stress level and your calorie consumption. Speaking of which – you need practice keeping hydrated and fueled, which requires grabbing bottles and snacks while you are on the move, without having the stationery trainer hold your bike upright for you. You will ride faster and have more fun outside if you make a habit of working it into your training routine, and not just saving it for race day. The continued development of smart trainers and online training platforms may well see further divergence of cycling into those who keep their riding indoors, and those who don’t. But if you are riding indoors primarily as preparation for an outdoor riding season or even just one event, it’s time to start moving some of your training time to the great outdoors. Spring emerges. Keep your head up and enjoy new green leaves and blossoms while honing your bike handling skills. But while you are indoors, get a few actual “how to” bike handling tips from any number of videos on YouTube. Might as well make extra good use of that time inside! John Higgins is a professional bike fitter and purveyor of unique and boutique bicycles and fit-related components and accessories in Salt Lake City. More info on bikefitr.com

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ADVOCACY

1000 Miles Campaign Aims to Build 1000 Miles of New Trails and Pathways by 2027 in Utah

Bike Path Typology (From Salt Lake County’s Bikeway Design Guide, https://slco.org/uploadedFiles/depot/fRD/ planning_transportation/SLCoBikewayDesign.pdf)

By Chris Wiltsie In 2017 Governor Herbert initiated the 1,000 Miles Campaign with a goal to build 1,000 new miles of family-friendly bike lanes, paths, and trails by 2027. This effort will set Utah on course to be the premier bicycling destination for all riding disciplines and skill levels. Bike Utah is the nonprofit partner designated to carry out the implementation of the 1,000 Miles Campaign. We provide strategic planning, technical assistance, and connections to financial resources, so communities can begin or continue developing bicycling in their area. We are particularly interested in working with communities on paved projects, e.g. multi-use paths and physically protected lanes. We can also assist with mountain bike trails! Bicycling provides a multitude of benefits for invested communities ranging from increased quality of life to roadway decongestion. We can help you understand how best to leverage these benefits through diverse types of infrastructure that meet the precise needs of your community. Since the creation of the 1,000 Miles Campaign, Bike Utah has assisted seven counties and eighteen communities throughout the state to implement plans and encourage progress. Also, we have tracked 61 miles of relevant infrastructure and trails built since 2017. Blake Olorenshaw, Daggett County Economic Develop Committee Chairman, said of a current 1,000 Miles effort in his county,

“I remember hearing about plans and rumors to get a bike path/walking path since the early 2000’s. Once we were put in contact with the 1,000 Miles Program, the rumors are becoming a reality. We are in the process to get a bike path in our wonderful community. This is game changing! This will make the amazing place next to Flaming Gorge even more accessible.” We need your help to track more miles! We know that many more family-friendly miles have been built in Utah since the 1,000 Miles Campaign was initiated. We are looking for maps with descriptions including your name, project name, location, distance, a short description of the type of infrastructure, and any available photos. When the information is verified, it will be recorded here: BikeUtah. org/1000miles . Here are basic standards for what constitutes a family friendly bike path, lane, or trail to be supported and tracked by the 1,000 Miles Campaign. Paved Infrastructure 0 – 25 mph Neighborhood Bikeway; No Separation but requires signage/markings designating space as bicycle friendly with appropriate road treatments to reinforce speed limit 26 - 44 mph Physically Protected Lane; curbs, bollards, etc. may be used as physical protection for cyclists

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45+ mph Multi-Use; Path separated by at least a median or grade separation Images sourced from Salt Lake County Regional Planning & Transportation; Bikeway Design Mountain Bike Trails A range of difficulties are allowed so long as signage is posted indicating the level of difficulty. These may range from Easiest to Extremely Difficult (white circle to double black diamond). See: https://www.imbacanada. com/resources/maps/trail-difficultyratings Ready to get your community involved? Know of infrastructure that belongs on the map? Please send any questions, requests, and submissions to Chris@bikeutah.org.

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ROAD RACING

2019 Colorado Classic Becomes Women’s-Only Pro Cycling Race “The Colorado Classic has been

(PRT), which showcases the premier

back to Colorado, and we are proud

U.S., including criteriums, road races,

instrumental in bringing pro racing to support their bold move in becom-

ing a women’s-only bike race,” said

Colorado Governor-Elect Jared Polis.

and inclusion – while showcasing

International Cycling Union (UCI)

and wellness lifestyle.”

To focus on and expand the wom-

en’s race, the Colorado Classic will

forego the men’s UCI race in 2019. Organized now solely around female

competition, the 2019 Colorado

Classic will unveil more challenging routes, longer race distances, and

With free live video streaming

race truly shows the dedication and

women’s stand-alone stage race

Colorado Classic will put women’s

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)

(DENVER, CO—DECEMBER

travel and expenses.

today of a women’s-only UCI stage

athletes. Both USA Cycling and the

are proud to support this outstanding event that focuses on women who

are exceptional cyclists. I applaud

RPM for their commitment to build-

ing a world class event for women,” said Bob Stapleton, Chairman of

USA Cycling and UCI Management Committee Member. “Because

the

Colorado

better start times for women than

Classic’s commitment to pro women

as an ideal run-up to the UCI Road

national field of approximately 20

month later and the 2020 Olympics.

pete,” said Sean Petty, Race Director

ever before, positioning the event

mer Olympics. “The announcement

“The Colorado Classic showcases

both the beauty of Colorado and the

remarkable talent of these compelling

Colorado’s diverse outdoor health

along with stipends to support team

stage races and omniums.

“The Colorado Classic reflects what our state is known for – innovation

Jennifer Valente (Twenty20 p/b Sho-Air) raises her arm in victory after winning the bunch sprint to take Women’s Stage Four, a 4 lap circuit race around downtown Denver. 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com

domestic road calendar events in the

World Championships following a

“With women’s cycling, we saw

the greatest opportunity to fulfill our

mission to create a world-class race

cycling, we expect a stellar inter-

teams and world-class racers to com-

for the Colorado Classic.

Since its 2017 inaugural year,

the Colorado Classic has advanced

in Colorado that is socially impact-

women’s racing in several ways. The

has to women in sport. I was fortu-

RPM Events Group. “By creating

USA cycling race to go without

al stage. The live stream and on-

women’s-only event back in 2002 at

age ones, we can shine a bright light

celebrate male and female cycling

Road Tour, organizers of the race

to fans around the world through

first-hand the tremendous amount of

ing while affecting meaningful social

bar for pro women’s cycling around

as though Facebook Live and the

cycling by creating and providing

More than a race, the Colorado

11, 2018)— The 2019 Colorado Classic

will become the only

in the Western Hemisphere on the

calendar and USA Cycling’s Pro

announced today, while raising the

coverage each day of the race, the

cycling and Colorado on a glob-

demand replays will be syndicated

cycling and partner websites as well

the world.

race’s Tour Tracker mobile app.

nizers of the Colorado Classic, will

Colorado Classic two years ago,

port to female athletes at the 2019

women,” said Kristin Armstrong,

four times the 2018 women’s purse

in U.S. history, having won gold

RPM Events Group LLC, orga-

offer unprecedented financial supevent, including a prize purse nearly

and more than the men’s 2018 purse,

“From the inaugural race of the

commitment the Colorado Classic

nate enough to have my start in a

the HP Women’s Challenge; I know

impact this will have on women’s opportunity for spectators and riders

ful,” said Ken Gart, Chairman of

one great race instead of two aver-

legends, including Connie Carpenter

change.”

the race to four stages and designed

fine female professional cycling, and

lic address announcers for calling

ages to break the mold, and fight for

female influencers and heroes span-

will be a four-stage road race August

ultimately, empower women of all

the most decorated female cyclist

the best female teams and cyclists in

the world for four days of racing over challenging Colorado terrain.

the routes similar to the men’s

race. The Colorado Classic also has

the organization has stood behind

medals in each of the last three sum-

Phinney. Last year, the race expanded

Classic will act as a movement to

inspire women, challenge and rede-

22-25, 2019 that will bring some of

podium hostesses, opting instead to

on Colorado and pro women’s rac-

across the world.”

The third annual Colorado Classic

Colorado Classic was the first major

their goals.

USA Cycling is including the

women’s race in its Pro Road Tour

assembled an all-female team of pubthe race, and will feature several

ning across women’s athletics.

“I am really excited to hear that

the Colorado Classic women’s race

is growing into a 4-day, UCI event,” said Katie Hall, pro cyclist and overall winner of the 2018 Colorado

Classic women’s race. “Colorado is such a beautiful state and such a

hotbed for American cycling that it seems like the perfect place to host a

challenging UCI stage race that will

feature the women.”

To learn more about the Colorado Classic, visit coloradoclassic.com

Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 11

GRAVEL GRINDERS

CYCLING AND THE LAW

Wild Horse Dirt Fondo Set for April 27 in Utah’s Cedar Mountains

E-Scooters and Cyclists

Riders crest Hastings Pass in the Cedar Mountain Wilderness during The Wild Horse on May 5, 2018. The Stansbury Mountains are in the background. Photo by Peter Vordenberg

riders who are camping on the course.

By Chris Magerl The Wild Horse is on for

Saturday, April 27, 2019! This will

be the fifth year of this demand-

ing dirt fondo around the Cedar

Mountain Wilderness of

Tooele

County. Route options include the

full route of 76 miles or a Little

Wild Horse option of 31 miles.

There is no pavement on the

route. Wild and remote will greet

you, with 100-mile views over the

Great Basin and into Nevada. Each

year riders have encountered wild horses during the event.

The Wild Horse benefits the Utah League High School MTB Scholarship Fund. This fund makes it possible for all kids to be a part of the booming Utah high school MTB scene. Ride really fast? For the first man and first woman to break the current course record, TrueNorth Wealth will donate $350 each to the Scholarship Fund. Prize draw table items from Kuhl, Mavic, Stan’s NoTubes, Black Diamond and others, includ-

The start line is in Delle, about

ing gift certificates to many local

on I-80. With a start time of 9 A.M.

For complete event details,

45 minutes west of Salt Lake City

bike shops.

for the long route and 10 A.M. for

including information on bike

spend the night at home and easily

registration, go to RideWildHorse.

the Little Wild Horse, riders can

make the start. Or join the repeat

selection, route, aid stations and com

By Ken Christensen and Russ Hymas As cyclists and car drivers we are very familiar with the term “share the road.” But until recently, we didn’t think this included e-scooters. If you’ve walked or driven around Salt Lake City, Reno, Oakland, or Boise lately, you’ve probably seen people zipping around town on twowheeled battery powered razor-like scooters that are part of an e-scooter sharing program growing in popularity. The e-scooter program is pretty simple: you download an app from companies like “Lime and Bird” that lets you find and unlock a nearby e-scooter for a small fee, often just $1. The scooters travel E-Scooters and bikes are interacting more on the road. What happens about 15-20mph and anyone with when there’s a collision? Photo by Dave Iltis the app and a credit card can use them. You can then ride around, and the accident. Careless drivers will an extra layer of protection that the app charges you per mile. These always be personally liable, but you kicks in when you reach the limit companies have already calculated hope they have some type of insur- of the underlying homeowner’s or automobile policy. more than 20 million scooter rides. ance policy to cover your damages. For example, let’s assume you You cannot make an injury The scooters are dockless. So once your trip is finished, you can park are hit by a careless scooter driver claim under your personal homeyour scooter anywhere local ordi- while riding your bike. How will owner’s or renter’s insurance policy. nance permits (you cannot block you get your injuries, bike, and other However, you can make a property damages paid? Automobile insur- damage claim for your bike if the public paths). ance generally omits liability cover- careless driver doesn’t have any This program may lead to problems for pedestrians and cyclists. age for motor vehicles with less than insurance available. Some cyclists Most city ordinances prohibit driv- four wheels. So, it’s unlikely that do not realize that they can make a ing e-scooters on sidewalks, but the the scooter driver’s car insurance claim under their own policy when app doesn’t tell anyone about this company will pay your claim. If their bike is damaged outside of before they unlock their scooter and the driver has personal motorcycle the home. But this is one of those start traveling. At almost any time or ATV insurance then there should situations where you should contact of the day, people can be seen rid- be coverage, but very few people your insurance adjustor and find out ing e-scooters on sidewalks, around have these types of policies. So, a what coverage is available. You may town, and in bike lanes. One of the homeowner’s or renter’s insurance have to pay your deductible, but at biggest problems is that people are claim may be your only chance of least you will be able to replace your damaged bike and get back outside often riding these scooters in the finding insurance. Most homeowner’s and renter’s doing what you love! bike lanes against traffic. There have been numerous policies provide some liability covKen Christensen and Russ reports of accidents on motor- erage if you cause an accident even ized scooter rentals nationwide. In when you are away from home. But Hymas are avid cyclists and September of 2018 alone, three a cyclist will have to open a claim to Utah attorneys at UtahBicyclepeople died while riding scooters in see exactly what the driver’s home- Lawyers.com. Their legal pracDallas, Cleveland, and Washington owner’s or renter’s insurance policy tice is devoted to helping cycovers. Unfortunately, coverage clists injured in collisions with D.C. Some people have filed lawsuits may be limited or denied because it motor vehicles. They are auagainst the scooter rental companies. was a rental scooter. Always check thors of the Utah Bicycle AcciBut these are expensive and difficult to see if there is an umbrella policy dent Handbook and are nationcases to win. The more likely case in addition to the homeowner’s pol- ally recognized legal experts on is against the person who caused icy. Personal umbrella policies offer cycling laws and safety.

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MECHANIC’S CORNER

Shifting Business – Rear Derailleur Discussion

just a bit. Do this until it will shift onto the cog but not into the spokes. Test ride the bike around the neighborhood, gently avoiding abrupt shifts. Shift thoughtfully through the gears one at a time. Look for any hesitation. You may have to readjust some of your settings, starting with cable tension, to get the shifting spot on. A little trial and error here can go a long way to building the necessary experience to making these adjustments quick and efficient, and in the field. Up Next: I’ll discuss a rear derailleurs “B” tension and why it’s so mysterious.

An example of unique rear derailleur cable fastening. Photo by Eric Ramirez

Once you find the limit screws, determine which is ‘H’ and ‘L’. Photo by Eric Ramirez

chain onto the largest cog, then the

“low” limit needs to be withdrawn

This is the ‘low’ gear and corresponds to the ‘L’ limit screw. Photo by Eric Ramirez

Rear derailleur in 3rd or 4th gear shows cage hanging parallel to wheel. Photo by Eric Ramirez

By Eric Ramirez In previous installments of the Mechanic’s Column, we’ve talked about wheel bearings, bottom brackets, and drivetrain. The bike has to be solid from the inside out. If the hub bearings aren’t within tolerances the cassette will flutter at a shift. If the bottom bracket is loose, then the crankset (including your chainrings) will deflect while trying to shift the forward gears at your feet. I also discussed drivetrain wear and how that can affect performance in both shifting and pedaling under load. We’ve already fixed the shifting resistance by replacing cables. But for some reason the rear derailleur shift isn’t happening smooth or it seems that the derailleur is simply missing the correct spot. Front and rear derailleurs facilitate the shifting by simply pushing the chain into the next gear. We talked about ramps and pins and how these carry the chain the rest of the way onto the corresponding gear, whether cassette cog or chainring. Derailleurs are also extremely exposed to the elements: water, dirt, children, crashing, etc. They are built with this in mind and are very durable. The more you spend the better they are in every way: durability, shift quality, return spring strength, weight, and aesthetic. Derailleurs all share a common set of control features: Limit screws, both high and low, cable set screw, a barrel adjuster on the rear (typically). Different brand derailleurs also have different pull ratios from others. SRAM and Shimano and Campagnolo all have different cable pull ratios and are largely incompatible with each others shifters. A few things to consider with the rear derailleur: 1. Alignment of derailleur and derailleur hanger 2. High and Low limits 3. Cable tension

chain should pass smoothly onto the small cog without making a whole lot of noise and with no help. If it sounds like it wants to shift into the next gear or into the space between This is the ‘high’ gear and correthe cassette and frame, then readsponds to the ‘H’ limit screw. Photo just. Once the derailleur is smoothly by Eric Ramirez feeding the chain onto that cog your The following information is pre- “High” limit is set. sented assuming the bike will be in a work stand. Attach the Cable: Alignment: Derailleurs have an alignment requirement and this must be set before high and low limits are set, before the cable is fastened or even installed. A rear derailleur must hang on a parallel plane to the rear wheel and the cogs it services. I first take a look at the derailleur hanger, the part of the frame that the derailleur connects to. When installing a derailleur or checking for shifting issues this alignment is the first thing I inspect. No adjustment will matter if this alignment is off. Don’t assume because it is a new bike that this is properly set. I’ve seen poorly aligned derailleurs hangers on new and crashed bikes alike. Often times I find that a rear wheel is installed cock-eyed in the bike and this will have the same effect as a bent derailleur. So, make sure the wheel is in straight. If the derailleur is hanging at an angle rather than vertically it would be a good idea to take it to shop and have the techs align it for you. They do it all day and can usually get it turned around quickly.

Make sure the barrel adjusters are in all the way so that it takes up no cable slack, both on shifter and rear derailleur. Make sure the shifter is fully released so that the cable is coming out of the shifter at the high gear setting. Now remount the cable to the fastening bolt. This can be tricky. Several derailleurs have a proprietary mounting route for the cable to follow. Look at yours and make sure it falls into manufacturers specifications. Pedal and shift (slowly) through the range; the chain should readily shift to the next gear and make little to no noise outside of the chain rolling onto the cogs. Watch and listen to the chain as it goes from gear to gear. You may need to adjust the cable with the barrel adjusters. As the cable is tightened with the barrel, the derailleur is forced to align accordingly. I like to start with a quarter turn at a time. Shift to the climbing gear, whatever the “Low” cog is. These days it could be a 50 tooth cog but it will physically be the largest gear on the cassette. The chain should feed from the derailleur onto this cog easily. At this point give the derailleur a little push and see if it resists the motion and remains on the low gear.

“High” Limit Screw Setting: Next, with the rear derailleur installed, I like to disconnect the cable from the fastening bolt and see “Low” Limit Screw Setting: how the high limit is set. The top pulOops, the chain is now in your ley of the derailleur should feed the spokes! This is a big oops, and the chain directly onto the smallest cog, “Low” limit screw needs to be adjustor the cog furthest out from the cen- ed so that this never happens. Screw ter of the wheel. The corresponding the limit screw in just a bit until screw to set this is usually marked it stops throwing the chain off the with an “H”. Rotating clockwise will low gear and feeds the chain nicely set the “H” limit toward the center of onto the largest cog. Repeat shifting through the range while pedaling the the cassette. Give it a gentle pedal and the bike. If the derailleur won’t send the

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RACE RESULTS Cyclocross Utah Cyclocross Series Race 10, Centerville, Utah, December 1, 2018 NAME TEAM MEN C 1 BRANDON CAMPBELL 2 BRIAN RESSA Epic Cycling Team 3 DEREK COOPER Utah Mnt Bike 4 JACOB SANTINI Contender Bicycle 5 JAMIE KENT MEN 35+ C 1 MIKE RUSSELL Zone Five Racing 2 ALEX WHITNEY Ski City Cycling 3 JOHN THOMAS 4 RIDER #597 5 RIDER #539 WOMEN B 1 AUBREY LARSEN 2 ARIANNA HARRIS 3 LISA MEERTS WOMEN C 1 MARIA OBLAD Millbrook Racing 2 COURTNEY FOLEY Go Dog Go SLC JUNIOR MEN (11-14) 1 CORBIN SPARROW Intermountain Livewell MEN 55+ 1 JOE BRUBAKER KUHL 2 RIDER #424 3 TODD TAFT KUHL 4 JOSEPH ALBANO US Military Endurance Sports 5 VLADIMIR PATRA MEN 45+ 1 SCOTT ALLEN Hangar 15 2 RIDER #890 3 RYAN CLAYTON NOFUCX 4 PAUL SOLOMON NOFUCX 5 DREW VONLINTEL SaltAir Cross Fever MEN B 1 PRESTON EDWARDS Zone Five Racing 2 ANDREW ROBINSON Extra Mile Racing 3 CHAD CHENOWETH Plan 7 4 SAMUEL DEARDEN Zone Five Racing 5 AARON LARSEN MEN 35+ B 1 MICHAEL NUNEZ Go Ride 2 JAKE GARRETT Twelve Five Eighteen 3 BRYON MCBEE 4 MIKE MAY Killin Time 5 RIDER #947 CLYDESDALE 1 MIKE OBLAD Millbrook Racing 2 ALEX WHITNEY Ski City Cycling 3 BRYAN COOPER Utah Mountain Bike 4 TODD ERICKSON 27 Bike Co / DNA Cycing MEN A 1 MARK FLIS Asend Nutrition 2 KEVIN DAY Rollout App / Endurance360 3 CORTLAN BROWN Hanger 15 4 DEREK EDWARDS Intermountain Livewell 5 SAM SWEETSER Cole Sport MEN 35+ A 1 WESTON WOODWARD 2 MATTHEW JONES 3 SETH BRADLEY DNA Cycling WOMEN A 1 ERIKA POWERS Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 2 MEGHAN SHERIDAN Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 3 SARAH KAUFMANN DNA Cycling 4 KATHERINE SHIELDS Ken’s Bike Shop SINGLESPEED 1 BOB SAFFELL Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 2 BRAD KEYES CarboRocket 3 BRYAN HULL Salt Cycle - Kestrel Wellness 4 JEFF EGGLESTON Saturday Cycles 5 PETE O’BRIEN SaltFire Brewing Utah Cyclocross Series Race 11, Kaysville, Utah, December 8, 2018 NAME, TEAM MEN C 1 RIDER #346 2 DEREK COOPER Utah Mountain Bike 3 BRIAN RESSA Epic Cycling Team 4 RIDER #347 5 JAMIE KENT MEN 35+ C 1 BRUCE RITTER UtahBMX.com 2 SCOTT NIELSON Club Chub 3 RIDER #571 4 ALEX WHITNEY Ski City Cycling 5 MIKE OBLAD WOMEN B 1 AUBREY LARSEN 2 JODY YARBROUGH Tosh Hyperthreads 3 LISA MEERTS 4 LISA FITZGERALD KUHL 5 CAPRISE SATTERFIELD BS Cycling WOMEN C 1 MARIA OBLAD Millbrook Racing 2 COURTNEY FOLEY Go Dog Go SLC JUNIOR MEN (11-14) 1 CORBIN SPARROW Intermountain Livewell 2 JAMERSON KENT MEN 55+ 1 TODD TAFT KUHL 2 LOUIS MELINI 3 VLADIMIR PATRA 4 DUSTY EARLY MEN 45+ 1 CHRISTOPH HEINRICH KUHL 2 SCOTT ALLEN Hangar 15 3 RYAN CLAYTON NOFUCX 4 DAVID WOOD KUHL 5 PAUL LASTAYO KUHL MEN B 1 ANDREW ROBINSON Extra Mile Racing 2 PRESTON EDWARDS Zone Five Racing 3 CHAD CHENOWETH Plan 7 4 PETER STACK KUHL 5 NICK FRITZ Salt Cycle - Kestrel Wellness MEN 35+ B 1 JAKE GARRETT Twelve Five Eighteen 2 MICHAEL NUNEZ Go Ride 3 MIKE MAY Killin Time 4 MIKE KERN LOS PLAYBOYS INTERNACIONALES 5 ANDREW LOVE Zone Five Racing CLYDESDALE 1 MIKE OBLAD Millbrook Racing 2 ALEX WHITNEY Ski City Cycling

3 BRYAN COOPER Utah Mountain Bike MEN A 1 MARK FLIS Asend Nutrition 2 KEVIN DAY Rollout App / Endurance360 3 JEFF BENDER KUHL 4 DEREK EDWARDS Intermountain Livewell 5 CORTLAN BROWN Hanger 15 MEN 35+ A 1 WESTON WOODWARD 2 RUSS JACKSON 3 MATTHEW JONES WOMEN A 1 SARAH KAUFMANN DNA Cycling 2 ERIKA POWERS Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 3 TRISTA WINDER Plan 7 SINGLESPEED 1 RICH CARAMADRE KUHL 2 BOB SAFFELL Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 3 BRAD KEYES CarboRocket 4 BRYAN HULL Salt Cycle - Kestrel Wellness 5 JEFF EGGLESTON Saturday Cycles Utah Cyclocross Series 2019 Overall Season Points MEN A Rank, Rider, Season Points 1 Jeff Bender 380 2 Kevin Day 355 3 Mark Flis 320 4 Derek Edwards 244 5 Steve Carwile 224 WOMEN A 1 Erika Powers 425 2 Trista Winder 360 3 Meghan Sheridan 325 4 Tiffany Schwartz 210 5 Sarah Kaufmann 165 MEN 35+ A 1 Weston Woodward 435 2 Matthew Jones 343 3 Eric White 260 4 Seth Bradley 235 5 Russ Jackson 170 MEN 45+ 1 Scott Allen 390 2 Mick Harris 360 3 Ryan Clayton 291 4 Paul Solomon 285 5 Jason Olsen 220 SINGLESPEED 1 Bryan Hull 348 2 Michael Raemisch 335 3 Jeff Eggleston 335 4 Pete O’Brien 301 5 Rich Caramadre 195 MEN B 1 Andrew Robinson 400 2 Chad Chenoweth 370 3 Preston Edwards 365 4 Samuel Dearden 293 5 Peter Stack 251 WOMEN B 1 Jody Yarbrough 390 2 Aubrey Larsen 360 3 Arianna Harris 325 4 Lisa Meerts 325 5 Lisa Fitzgerald 305 MEN 35+ B 1 Michael Nunez 370 2 Jake Garrett 325 3 Mike May 318 4 Andrew Love 270 5 Jeremy Ward 267 MEN C 1 Brandon Campbell 351 2 Brian Ressa 348 3 Derek Cooper 330 4 Aaron Larsen 230 5 Quinton Wood 179 WOMEN C 1 Maria Oblad 415 2 Courtney Foley 400 3 Stefanie Wilson 180 4 Kelly Thomas 163 5 Jo Gorucci 65 MEN 35+ C 1 Matt Widhalm 363 2 Alex Whitney 312 3 Scott Nielson 310 4 Mark Alston 283 5 Michael Centry 256 MEN 55+ 1 Jeff Flick 320 2 Todd Taft 315 3 Vladimir Patra 309 4 Joe Brubaker 250 5 Dusty Early 249 CLYDESDALE 1 Mike Oblad 450 2 Alex Whitney 405 3 Bryan Cooper 370 4 Todd Erickson 70 5 Al Takemori 40 JUNIOR MEN (11-14) 1 Corbin Sparrow 370 2 Jamerson Kent 200 3 Patrick Meirowitz 141 4 Merrick Motyka 125 5 Karson Thompson 111 JUNIOR WOMEN (11-14) 1 Mackenzie Meirowitz 150 2 Tyler Sparrow 50 3 Hazel Walker 45 4 Tanith Miske 45 5 Kaisa Krull 0 JUNIOR MEN (15-18) 1 Adam Woodward 100 2 Zeke Johnson 90 3 Andrew Gray 80 4 Thomas Zenger 50 5 Mats Lindgren 50 JUNIOR WOMEN (15-18) 1 Layla Walker 100 2 Addie Jonas 50

Road Racing Utah Cycling Association 2019 Overall Season Individual Points Rank, Name, Team, Points Total MEN 1/2/3

1, Smallman, Robert, Hangar 15 Bicycles, 265 2, Rich, Keaton, Cicada Racing Inc. P/B Mark Miller Subaru, 196 3, Olsen, Bryce, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle, 188 4, Brown, Cortlan, Hangar 15 Bicycles, 181 5, Storie, Gavin, Team Endurance 360, 142 MEN 3/4 1, Moore, Viggo, SBR Cycles Racing, 237 2, Robinson, Andrew, Extra Mile Racing, 189 3, Rogers, Stephen, Zone 5 Racing, 140 4, Edwards, Preston, Zone 5 Racing, 126 5, Shuckra, Jack, FFKR Architects racing, 111 MEN 4/5 1, Tomkinson, Troy, Zone 5 Racing, 213 2, Todt, Benjamin, n/a, 180 3, Petersen, Zach, Pavestone Capital, 161 4, Kline, Tommy, Zone 5 Racing, 158 5, Marringa, Will, Mi Duole, 142 MEN JUNIOR 1, Wilson, Michael, SBR Cycles Racing, 50 2, Rider, Unknown, America First Cycling Team, 50 3, Peterson, Jacob, n/a, 50 4, Hudspeth, Braden, n/a, 50 5, Higley, Ezra, n/a, 50 MEN MASTERS 35+ B 1, Furman, Nate, Zone 5 Racing, 290 2, Preston, Bart, Zone 5 Racing, 160 3, Russell, Michael, Zone 5 Racing, 154 4, Campbell, Richard, Zone 5 Racing, 112 5, Huebner, Troy, Zone 5 Racing, 95 MEN MASTERS 45+ 1, Morris, Kenneth, Ski City Cycling, 219 2, Brown, Kyle, Plan7 DS, 170 3, Gonzalez, Andre, Ski City Cycling, 161 4, Wilson, Justin, LiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle, 90 5, Rogers, Stephen, Zone 5 Racing, 88 MEN MASTERS 55+ 1, Lock, Andrew, Plan7 DS, 220 2, Hughes, Paul, n/a, 171 3, Schaefer, Mark, Mad Dog Racing, 150 4, Black, Rick, Plan7 DS, 148 5, Madsen, Curtis, America First Cycling Team, 134 WOMEN 1/2/3 1, Stevenson, Lindsey, Zone 5 Racing, 350 2, Hinton, Eleise, Zone 5 Racing, 260 3, Hansen, Ingrid, Zone 5 Racing, 160 4, Frye, Alison, Ski City Cycling, 130 5, Smith, Claudia, n/a, 130 WOMEN 3/4/5 1, Bastow, Spring, Extra Mile Racing, 230 2, Hansen, Jessica, Zone 5 Racing, 200 3, Linde, Jamie, n/a, 120 4, Tuddenham, Shannon, Plan7 DS, 108 5, Birch, Emily, Zone 5 Racing, 100 WOMEN JUNIOR 1, Meirowitz, Mackenzie, Extra Mile Racing, 100 2, Speicher, Morgan, Extra Mile Racing, 100 3, Park, Afton, n/a, 90 4, Smith, Michelle, n/a, 5, Aldred, Abigail, n/a, WOMEN MASTERS 35+ 1, Neider, Colleen, Plan7 DS, 200 2, Apking, Liz, Zone 5 Racing, 140 3, Lindberg, Elaina, Extra Mile Racing, 90 4, Quaintance, Brooke, Extra Mile Racing, 84 5, Tuddenham, Shannon, Plan7 DS, 70 WOMEN MASTERS 50+ 1, Douglass, Margaret, Team Endurance 360, 240 2, Hunsaker, Kelly, Plan7 DS, 160 3, Wilde, Cathleen, Team Endurance 360, 100 4, Emerson, Mary, Plan7 DS, 80 5, Zenoni, Lorri, Project HERO Utah, 80 MEN MASTERS 70+ 1, Louder, Ken, FFKR Architects racing, 200 2, Peterson, Larry, Team Endurance 360, 120 3, Swallow, Stan, Team Endurance 360, 80 Utah Cycling Association 2019 Overall Season Team Points Rank, Team, Points Total 1, Zone 5 Racing, 1715 2, Extra Mile Racing, 1312 3, Plan7 DS, 1287 4, Team Endurance 360, 1159 5, Ski City Cycling, 695 6, Hangar 15 Bicycles, 653 7, FFKR Architects racing, 598 8, Bountiful Mazda, 509 9, SBR Cycles Racing, 466 10, America First Cycling Team, 455

Mountain Bike Racing Intermountain Cup 2018 Overall Season Points Place, Name, Total Points MEN BEGINNER 1 JACOB TAYLOR 1010 2 IAN SKELTON 894 3 EDDIE COLEMAN 718 4 PORTER HOLLBERG 666 5 JAKE MCCOMBS 608 MEN MASTERS 55+ 1 GREGG BROMKA 1010 2 JAMIE THOMAS 960 3 DENNY TYNAN 928 4 JERRY OSGUTHORPE 808 5 JOHN FOWLER 710 MEN PRO/EXPERT 1 JOHN OSGUTHORPE 990 2 SAMUEL SWEETSER 954 3 GEOFFREY MONTAGUE 924 4 GABE NOORDA 894 5 JUSTIN DESILETS 704 MEN SPORT 341 BRYAN MASON 1112 2 FEDERICO SELIS 750 3 MADDUX LEONARD 664 4 MATT NIELSEN 578 5 GUNNAR TRAVIS 470 MEN SPORT 35-44 1 EDDIE LOVETT 1240 2 STEVE WARNER 1010 3 BRIAN THOMAS 934 4 NATE SMITH 834 5 BRITT HAWKE 770 MEN SPORT 45+ 1 RANDALL AUTRY 1200 2 MARC BARLAGE 1040 3 STEVE MAYFIELD 820 4 JEFFREY KOPISH 774

5 JOHN MCBRIDE 618 WOMEN BEGINNER 1 CHRISTINE ALLRED 960 2 ELLIE CREECH 570 3 KENNEDY ZIMMERMAN 498 4 AMY ZIRNEKLIS 370 5 KATE NIELSEN 364 WOMEN MASTERS 55+ 1 JANET DEMARS 200 WOMEN PRO/EXPERT 1 SPRING BASTOW 1240 2 ERIKA POWERS 1200 3 BRAYDEN BARLAGE 926 4 LAUREN ZIMMER 670 5 MEGHAN SHERIDAN 540 WOMEN SPORT 1 ANGELA JOHNSON 908 2 MELISSA WRIGHT 786 3 ANDREA CEBRIO 550 4 HEATHER HORTON 462 Sweaty Yeti Fat Bike Race, North Fork Park, Utah, February 2, 2019 Place, Name, Time Amateur Yeti Female 1 Sarah EBY 1:29:27 2 Jo DARTON 1:29:27 3 Laura PATTEN 1:29:28 4 Paula TINGEY 1:30:43 5 Marie STEED 1:31:12 Amateur Yeti Male 1 Matt Ohran 1:04:54 2 David WOOD 1:05:04 3 Alan WHEELWRIGHT 1:07:38 4 Nathan GINES 1:09:39 5 Jeff MARTINEZ 1:12:00 Beginner Yeti Female 1 Cody RASPBERRY 0:53:19 2 Julie HANSEN 1:08:03 3 Vanessa MCENTEE 1:08:10 4 Micaela WEIL 1:08:49 5 Amanda GENTRY 1:09:38 Beginner Yeti Male 1 Broc HESLOP 0:46:48 2 Clair MITCHELL 0:50:53 3 Raymond MILLER 0:51:28 4 Colton GINES 0:53:21 5 Aaron WILLFORD 0:54:53 High School Yeti Female 1 Rachel SPARKS 1:29:33 2 Madeline KELLER 1:08:42 3 Allie DALEBOUT 1:20:48 4 Oakly DALEBOUT 1:32:31 High School Yeti Male 1 Jameson MOTTO 1:06:49 2 Gage HESLOP 1:10:54 3 Seth CLAWSON 1:11:11 4 Nick CALIN 1:15:08 5 Braxden HANSEN 1:17:36 Youth Yeti Female 1 Sara SPARKS 1:08:03 Youth Yeti Male 1 Jackson JACOBS 0:54:57 2 Grady RITTER 1:08:02 3 Winston MEJEUR 1:13:32 4 Austin FRANDSEN 0:45:35 Pro Yeti Male 1 Brennon PETERSON 1:42:53 2 Justin LINDINE 1:49:46 3 Niels WHEELWRIGHT 1:51:24 4 Jack YOUNGBLOOD 1:52:59 5 Aaron CAMPBELL 1:54:44 5 ADA FENDLER 456

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Sorensen Suspended for 2 Years After Testing Positive at Lotoja Sorensen Loses All Results back to 2011; Podiums in Lotoja Updated USADA announced today that Ira Sorensen, of Herriman, Utah, an athlete in the sport of cycling, has accepted a two-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation. In addition to its Olympic and Paralympic anti-doping programs, USADA works with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) in sport to execute anti-doping initiatives like the RaceClean Program that are funded by the NGB. Sorensen, 43, was subject to testing due to his membership in USA Cycling, which maintains the RaceClean Program that works to fight doping in the sport of cycling. The goal of the RaceClean Program is to increase testing and education to provide greater doping deterrence and is maintained through member funding, donations, and local association partnerships. Sorensen tested positive for androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS), specifically the use of testosterone and/or testosterone metabolites, from an in-competition urine sample collected on September 8, 2018 at the LoToJa Classic. His urine sample was analyzed using a specialized test that differentiates between AAS naturally produced by the body and prohibited anabolic agents of external origin. Anabolic agents have powerful performance-enhancing capabilities and have been demonstrated to give athletes an unfair advantage over fellow competitors. AAS are non-Specified Substances in the class of Anabolic Agents and are prohibited at all times under the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing, the United States Olympic Committee National Anti-Doping Policies, and the International Cycling Union Anti-Doping Rules, all of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code and the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List. Although the athlete’s medical records showed that his use of tes-

tosterone was pursuant to a prescription he was taking in a therapeutic dose under the care of a physician, he lacked a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). Under the USADA TUE Policy, an athlete has the responsibility to demonstrate in advance of using a prohibited substance that the medical need to treat an acute or chronic condition satisfies all four strict criteria within the WADA International Standard for TUEs (ISTUE). It is also important to understand that a prescription in and of itself is not adequate evidence to authorize the use of a prohibited substance in sport. Sorensen’s two-year period of ineligibility began on September 8, 2018, the date his positive sample was collected. In addition, Sorensen has been disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to March 19, 2011, the date he began competing in USA Cycling-sanctioned events while using prohibited substances, including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes. The default suspension for testosterone is 4 years. Sorensen won Lotoja, a 200+ mile road race held each year in September, in 2015 and 2016 in the Pro/1/2 men’s category, and in 2018 in the Masters 35+ A category. As a result, the podiums for those three races are now: Lotoja 2015 Open Pro/1/2/3 1.Chris Carr 2.Will Hanson 3.Greg Krause Lotoja 2016 Open Pro/1/2/3 1. Clinton Mortley 2.Roger Arnell 3. Will Hanson Lotoja 2018 Masters 35+A 1.Michael Olsen 2.Mark Larsen 3.Cam Candelaria The USA Cycling website, usacycling.org, is in the process of being updated to reflect the results changes in all races that Sorensen participated in since his supension date; Sorensen’s results will be listed as DQ - disqualified.

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BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY Southern Utah

Brian Head/Cedar City

Brian Head Resort Mountain Bike Park

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Cedar Cycle

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Hurricane

Over the Edge Sports

76 E. 100 S. Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-5455 overtheedge.bike

Moab

Chile Pepper

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Bike Fiend

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Moab Cyclery

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

Poison Spider Bicycles

Joy Ride Bicycles

The Bike Shoppe

131 E 1600 N North Logan, UT 84341 (435) 753-7175 joyridebikes.com

Sunrise Cyclery

Two Hoosiers Cyclery

138 North 100 East Logan, UT 84321 (435) 753-3294 sunrisecyclery.net

2374 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84401 385-238-4973 twohoosierscyclery.com

Wimmer’s Ultimate Bicycles

DAVIS COUNTY

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Park City/Heber

Cole Sport

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Contender Bicycles

1352 White Pine Canyon Road Park City, UT 84060 435-214-7287 contenderbicycles.com

Jans Mountain Outfitters 1600 Park Avenue P.O. Box 280 Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-4949 jans.com

Price

BicycleWerks

82 N. 100 W. Price, UT 84501 (435) 637-2453 facebook.com/bicyclewerks

St. George

Bicycles Unlimited

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IBB Cyclery & Multisport

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Rapid Cycling

705 N. Bluff Street St. George, UT 84770 435-703-9880 rapidcyclingbikes.com

Rapid Cycling

446 S. Mall Drive, #3 St. George, UT 84790 435-703-9880 rapidcyclingbikes.com

Red Rock Bicycle Co.

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

Springdale Zion Cycles

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Northern Utah

Logan

Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods

1075 N Main Street, Suite 120 Logan, UT 84341 435-752-5151 als.com

2317 North Main Street Sunset, UT 84015 (801) 825-8632 binghamcyclery.com

Bountiful Bicycle

2482 S. Hwy 89 Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 295-6711 bountifulbicycle.com

Bountiful Bicycle

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

Loyal Cycle Co.

Hyland Cyclery

Salt Cycles

Jerks Bike Shop

UTAH COUNTY

3040 S. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 467-0914 hylandcyclery.com

4967 S. State St. Murray, UT 84107 (801) 261-0736 jerksbikeshop.com

Level 9 Sports

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Pedego Electric Bikes

1095 S. State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-341-2202 pedegoslc.com

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

Masherz

Salt Lake City Bicycle Company

Park City Bike Demos

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Stein Eriksen Sport

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Silver Star Ski and Sport

1825 Three Kings Drive Park City, UT 84060 435-645-7827 silverstarskiandsport.com

Storm Cycles

1764 Uinta Way, Suite C1 Park City, UT 84098 (435) 200-9120 stormcycles.net

White Pine Touring

SALT LAKE COUNTY Central Valley

Cottonwood Cyclery

2594 Bengal Blvd Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (801) 942-1015 cottonwoodcyclery.com

Flynn Cyclery

4640 S. Holladay Village Sq., Suite 101 Holladay, UT 84117 801-432-8447 flynncyclery.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

3969 Wasatch Blvd. (Olympus Hills Mall) Salt Lake City, UT 84124 (801) 278-1500 hangar15bicycles.com

Summit Cyclery

4644 S. Holladay Blvd Holladay, UT 84117 801-676-9136 summitcyclery.com

Salt Lake City Bicycle Center

1790 Bonanza Drive P.O. Box 280 Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-8710 whitepinetouring.com

2200 S. 700 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 484-5275 bicyclecenter.com

Vernal

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Altitude Cycle 580 E. Main Street Vernal, UT 84078 (435) 781-2595 altitudecycle.com

Wasatch Front

WEBER COUNTY

Eden/Huntsville/Mountain Green

Diamond Peak Mountain Sports

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Ogden

Bingham Cyclery

1895 S. Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 399-4981 binghamcyclery.com

2nd Track Sports

Salt Lake Ebikes

1035 S. 700 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 997-0002 saltlakeebikes.com

Cranky's Bike Shop

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

Fishers Cyclery

2175 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 466-3971 fisherscyclery.com

Gear Rush Consignment

53 W Truman Ave. South Salt Lake, UT 84115 385-202-7196 gearrush.com

Skyline Cycle

Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes

2066 S 2100 E Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 474-0081 go-ride.com

Bike Peddler

24 East Main American Fork, UT 84003 (801)-756-5014 bikepeddlerutah.com

Bicycle Motion Mobile Bike Shop

77 N. 200 E. Alpine, UT 84004 385-444-6666 bicyclemotion@gmail.com

Eddy’s Bicycle Barn

9449 N. Canyon Road Cedar Hills, UT 84062 801-503-7872 eddysbicyclebarn.com

Fezzari Bicycles 850 W. 200 S. Lindon, UT 84042 801-471-0440 fezzari.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

1678 East SR-92 Highland/Lehi, UT 84043 (801) 901-6370 infinitecycles.com

SLC Bicycle Collective

Trek Bicycle Store of American Fork

2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801) 328-BIKE slcbikecollective.org

2nd Track Sports

2927 E 3300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84109 801-466-9880, ext. 1 2ndtracks.com

Sports Den

1350 South Foothill Dr (Foothill Village) Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 582-5611 SportsDen.com

The Bike Lady

Bingham Cyclery

989 East 900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 364-0344 contenderbicycles.com

Alpine/American Fork/Cedar Hills/ Lehi/Pleasant Grove/Lindon

Timpanogos Cyclery

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

702 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 359-9361 wasatchtouring.com

Contender Bicycles

2073 E. 9400 S. Sandy, UT 84093 (801) 943-8502 saltcycles.com

Saturday Cycles

BikeFitr

1273 Canyon Road Ogden, UT 84404 801-466-9880, ext. 2 2ndtracks.com

834 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 (801) 394-7700 skylinecyclery.com

247 S. 500 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 746-8366 slcbike.com

1555 So. 900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 638-0956 bikeguyslc.com

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

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

230 W. 10600 S. Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 501-0850 rei.com/sandy

2226 N. 640 W. West Bountiful, UT 84087 (801) 683-7556 masherz.com

Slim and Knobby’s Bike Shop

265 N. Main St. Monticello, UT 84535 (435) 590-2741 roamutah.com

Bingham Cyclery

Highlander Bike

Lake Town Bicycles

1520 W. 9000 S., Unit E West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 432-2995 laketownbicycles.net

3333 S. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 487-3508 highlanderbikeshop.com

Mountain Velo

1612 W. Ute Blvd, Suite 115 Park City, UT 84098 (435) 575-8356 mountainvelo.com

Rim Cyclery

Monticello

232 N. Main Street Kaysville, UT 84037 (801) 544-5300 bebikes.com

803 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 484-0404 guthriebike.com

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

1500 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT 84060 435-659-3991 parkcitybikedemos.com

Roam Industry

Biker’s Edge

Guthrie Bicycle

15 E. State St. Farmington, UT 84025 801-451-7560 loyalcycleco.com

497 North Main Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-BIKE (800) 635-1792 poisonspiderbicycles.com

94 W. 100 North Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-5333 rimcyclery.com

4390 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 (801) 476-1600 thebikeshoppe.com

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

Meadows Shopping Center 356 N 750 W, #D-11 American Fork, UT 84003 (801) 763-1222 trekAF.com

Utah Mountain Biking

169 W. Main St. Lehi, UT 84043 801-653-2689 utahmountainbiking.com

Payson

Nebo Peaks Cycles

36 W. Utah Ave Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-8881 facebook.com/NeboPeaksCyclesUtah

Provo/Orem/Springville

Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods

Wasatch Touring

643 East University Parkway Orem, UT 84097 435-752-5151 als.com

South and West Valley

1756 S State Street Orem, UT 84097 385-375-2133 hangar15bicycles.com

10510 S. 1300 East (106th S.) Sandy, UT 84094 (801) 571-4480 binghamcyclery.com

187 West Center Street Provo, UT 84601 (801) 374-9890 hangar15bicycles.com

Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes

Level 9 Sports

Bingham Cyclery

12288 S. 900 E. Draper, UT 84020 (801) 474-0082 go-ride.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

644 State St. Orem, UT 84057 801-466-9880, ext. 3 levelninesports.com

Mad Dog Cycles

762 E. 12300 South Draper, UT 84020 (801) 576-8844 hangar15bicycles.com

350 N. Orem Blvd Orem, UT 84057 (801) 222-9577 maddogcycles.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

Noble Cycling

11445 S. Redwood Rd S. Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 790-9999 hangar15bicycles.com

877 N. 700 E. Spanish Fork, UT 84660 (801) 798-6624 noblesports.com

Infinite Cycles

Racer’s Cycle Service

3818 W. 13400 S. #600 Riverton, UT 84065 (801) 523-8268 infinitecycles.com

Mobile Bike Shop Provo, UT (801) 375-5873 racerscycle.net

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Over the Edge Sports

Custom Cycles

Cycle Therapy

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Taylor’s Bike Shop

WYOMING

1520 N. 200 W. Provo, UT 84604 (801) 377-8044 taylorsbikeshop.com

ARIZONA

Flagstaff

Absolute Bikes

Jackson Area

Fitzgeralds Bicycles 500 S. Hwy 89 Jackson, WY fitzgeraldsbicyles.com 307-201-5453

Hoback Sports

202 East Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-779-5969 absolutebikes.net

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Sedona

Hoff’s Bike Smith

Absolute Bikes 6101 Highway 179 Suite D Village of Oak Creek Sedona, AZ 86351 928-284-1242 absolutebikes.net

Over the Edge Sports 1695 W. Hwy 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 928-282-1106 otesedona.com

CALIFORNIA Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop 457 Sacramento St. Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-2187 tourofnevadacity.com

Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop 1693 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA 93463 805-688-6263 www.djsbikeshop.com

COLORADO Fruita Colorado Backcountry Biker 150 S Park Square Fruita, CO 81521 970-858-3917 backcountrybiker.com

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Victor/Driggs Fitzgeralds Bicycles

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Bob’s Bicycles

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Boise Bicycle Project

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Dave’s Bike Shop 367 W Broadway St Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208-529-6886 facebook.com/DavesBikeShopIdahoFalls

Idaho Mountain Trading

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Element Outfitters 222 S 5th AVE Pocatello, ID 208-232-8722 elementoutfitters.com

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Twin Falls Epic Elevation Sports 2064 Kimberly Rd. Twin Falls, ID 83301 208-733-7433 epicelevationsports.com

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NEVADA Boulder City All Mountain Cyclery 1601 Nevada Highway Boulder City, NV 89005 702-250-6596 allmountaincyclery.com

Las Vegas Giant Las Vegas 9345 S. Cimarron Las Vegas, NV 89178 702-844-2453 giantlasvegas.com

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16 CYCLINGUTAH.COM Early Spring 2019

ADVOCACY

How Safe Are Roundabouts for Cyclists? By Charles Pekow Crash reports from the United States don’t show that roundabouts have

been particularly hazardous for bicyclists. Advantages include the fact that

motorists tend to slow down in circles and cyclists don’t turn as sharply.

Still, since they are becoming increasingly popular across the USA and

have long been common in many cities, it’s worth paying attention to the

specific issues bicyclists encounter when riding through them, says a report

from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program.

The more lanes in a circle, the more confusing and more risky for

cyclists. The report, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, says that

motorists are less likely to cut off cyclists in one-lane circles. The program

recommends designs with multi-turn lanes for getting on or off a roundabout from a major arterial but only one turn lane when getting in or out of

Bike Education Program Coming to Navajo Schools Pupils at six Navajo elementary schools in Arizona this spring will take part in an experimental program to teach them bicycling skills. And if it works, it can be continued and expanded to other Indian schools. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is sponsoring the Outdoor Experimental Program – Cycling & Biking Program at the schools in the towns of Chinle, Pinion and Tsaile in northeast Arizona. It will use curricula produced by Project Venture, an Albuquerque NM-based organization dedicated to help “indigenous youth embracing their potential through outdoor adventure and service” (projectventure.org). IHS sees the program as helping improve children’s health. The plan calls for serving more than 200 fourth- and fifth-grade students in afterschool, in-school, day-long and overnight programs. IHS is seeking a contractor to teach riding, safety, bike maintenance and repair along with other skill and character developments and outdoor education. If it goes well, the program may be extended for years and expanded to other schools, depending on funding, Contract Specialist Tovarai Tenorio says. -Charles Pekow

a minor road at the same location.

The report does not recommend bike lanes “on the circulatory roadway.”

If a bike lane exists on a road, it should be ended before reaching the circle so that cyclists and autos will merge into the same lane when entering. The circle should also include ramps so cyclists have the option of using the

sidewalk if they don’t feel comfortable riding in the roundabout – but this shouldn’t be necessary at single-lane roundabouts.

Developers have been installing roundabouts more frequently lately in

suburban residential districts and these tend to be friendly for bicyclists.

Ones in cities tend to be more complicated as they get not only a greater

volume, but greater mix of traffic (buses, more trucks).

And drivers may need education about roundabouts. “While states have

made tremendous progress with implementing instructions for roundabouts

into their driver’s manuals, many states do not provide sufficient information for teaching a driver about using turn signals and making decisions

with pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles. The Kansas Driver’s

Manual, however, does provide detailed steps of navigating a roundabout and considering all users and vehicle types,” says the guide.

And it cites Bend, OR for a program that teaches children how to bike

and walk through roundabouts. It says the “city’s intent was to establish

the knowledge at an early age with the hope that children would already

understand this type of intersection when they reached the driving age and

would also be able to share the valuable knowledge with their parents.” Find the report at https://bit.ly/2UG3Fne .

Reference: Rodegerdts, Lee August. Roundabouts: An informational

guide. Vol. 672. Transportation Research Board, 2010.

2019 Congressional Bills and Mountain Biking Continued from page 2 ation such as mountain biking. Like the resources bill described above, CORE combines several bills that failed to pass in the last Congress. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) introduced it in the House as H.R. 823, referred to Natural Resources. Neither version picked up any immediate cosponsors. The bill would create a 16,996acre recreational management area in the Tenmile Range for mountain biking and other recreation. The area, in White River National Forest, already contains well-used mountain bike trails. But giving it the special designation “may make it easier to get more money from the Forest Service” for recreational enhance-

Senate Bill Would Improve Road Safety in Indian Reservations Finally, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) got another measure through committee that Congress failed to pass last year. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approved S 207, a bill to improve roadway safety on Indian reservations. The bill aims to make it easier to get permits for tribal road safety projects such as signs and signals at bicycle crossings, crossing islands and hybrid beacons. Projects can only allow rumble strips if they do not impede bicyclists. The bill would give the U.S. Dept. of the Interior a 45-day deadline to review projects, with a 30-day extension possible. -Charles Pekow

ments, explains John Whitney,

the deal to protect mountain biking

Bennet’s Western Slope Regional

in the area in conjunction with the

Director. It would also protect the area from oil and gas drilling and commercial logging. CORE would also set up a Williams Fork Wildlife Conservation Area in the same forest, where biking would be allowed only on designated trails and roads. Two bisecting roads on the north shore of Green Mountain Reservoir are used for biking. The bill says they could stay open but no new roads or trails could be build. The bill would also set up a 21,663-acre Sheep Mountain Special Management Area within Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison and San Juan National forests. Biking would only be allowed in

San Miguel Bike Alliance while at the same time preserving as much wilderness as possible. In a letter to Bennet on the predecessor legislation containing this provision last year, Max Cooper, president of the San Miguel Bike Alliance, wrote “some bikers have some concerns about additional wilderness designation. San Miguel Bike Alliance supports this bill as a balanced piece of legislation that will protect our ecosystem in the long term. A reason for our support is the amount of work and compromise that has gone into this legislation with the mountain biking community.” Most of the added

the Ophir Valley Area and Liberty

wilderness lies in areas too steep for

Bell Corridor. Bennet worked out

biking anyway, he continues.

Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 17

ROAD RACING

Amgen Tour of California Route Announced

Snow remains at the top of Heavenly Valley Ski Resort high above the riders on the final climb of Women’s Stage Two, South Lake Tahoe, 2018 Amgen Tour of California cycling race. Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto. com

elevation gain and 25 King of the

Mountain (KOM) climbs, the most

in race history, and a fan-favorite Mt.

Baldy summit finish. More than half of the seven stages feature 120+-mile courses.

With seven new courses between

them, the Amgen Tour of California

Women’s Race empowered with

SRAM will run concurrently May

16-18, using many of the same routes

as the men’s course. Also the lon-

gest women’s race in event history,

and executive vice president of AEG

Sports. “We look forward to shining a spotlight on the beauty of California and the dedication of these athletes for fans, in person and via the worldwide broadcast, in what will be one of the most exciting sporting events in the country this year.” Covering part of the 2019 Amgen Tour of California course on the steep hills of Mt. Baldy near Los Angeles, the annual L’Etape California by

the 177.8-mile, three-stage road race

Le Tour de France public ride will

more than 20,800 feet, including

spring to take cycling enthusiasts on

course will see the athletes climb

return to Southern California this

eight QOMs.

a mountain adventure. Riders of all

The Amgen Tour of California is

designed to cover varied terrain, with

opportunities for sprinters, climbers

and general classification riders to

shine throughout the week.

“The Amgen Tour of California is

the pinnacle of cycling in America.

The 2019 race course is incredibly demanding – there’s more climbing

and more long road days than ever

levels can experience the essence of the Tour de France one month before the watching the professionals attack the Alps. Participants can expect spectacular views, peaceful twisting roads, and an abundance of climbing in this year’s edition. Presented by Visit California,

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 31, 2019) –

owner and presenter of America’s

will contest mountain roads, high-

before. With the best of the best in

a visual overview of the men’s

will be the longest and most chal-

Throughout seven stages over

to Pasadena. The 773-mile course

test it, we are in for another memo-

with information on L’Etape is

The 2019 Amgen Tour of California

lenging in its 14-year history, with

details announced today by AEG,

only UCI WorldTour race.

seven days (May 12-18, 2019), the

world’s elite professional cyclists

ways and coastlines from Sacramento through 13 Host Cities will ante up

14 Sprints, more than 68,000 feet of

cycling coming to California to con-

rable race,” said Kristin Klein, president of the Amgen Tour of California

and women’s courses, along viewable at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

18 CYCLINGUTAH.COM Early Spring 2019

ROAD RIDING

5 Great Northern Utah Century Rides

Camp Floyd, on the Army and the Old West bike ride. Photo by David Collins

Scene from the Antelope Island Deux ride. Photo by David Collins.

By David Collins Ride a 100 Miles or More in One Day - Entry Points Within 60 Miles of Salt Lake City Northern Utah is blessed with iconic geography, famous resorts and gentrified mountain towns. Although these rides include stunning scenery, they often feature hidden gems and forgotten highways and byways – a cyclist’s dream – filled with unforgettable imagery, points of historical interest and quirky pit-stops. Extended shoulder seasons are usually the best time of year to ride most of these routes but depending on your skills and equipment, you might be able to ride nearly year round. Be weather aware, riding conditions can swiftly change. Excursions and explorations are part of the fun of unsupported bicycle touring at your own pace. Mileage estimates are approximate and may vary depending on your tracking system and whims of the ride. Be sure to tell someone your plans and allow them to track your location using a smartphone or other device. Solo or unsupported distance

cycling often presents potentially dangerous situations related to terrain, weather, equipment, traffic, navigation and mental awareness. Even experienced cyclists must plan carefully and use wise judgment to successfully mitigate inherent risks of the sport or terminate a ride before it turns injurious or deadly. If you are new to the sport, or have never ridden a bicycle 100 miles in a single day, learn the ropes with a seasoned buddy or local riding club before giving one of these routes a go. Make sure to check maps, plan your route, and check local road conditions before you go. As with any ride, be aware of your surroundings and of roadway traffic. Time to fill water bottles, stuff gear bags, click in and start pedaling northern Utah’s top century rides.

• Mt. Baldy Loop

Route: Nephi, Manti, Gunnison, Nephi (one way loop). Hwys 132 to 89 and back on 28. 100 miles Terrain: Mountain pass, long sloping valleys, loop around San Pitch Mountains, arid rolling plains.

What to See: The first few miles climb a lovely alpine canyon up to a high plateau, then the ride steadily moves through the gates of small town America including Fountain Green (home of Lamb Day), Moroni (Norbest Turkey HQ), Ephraim (junior college town), Manti, Sterling, Gunnison, Fayette and Levan; sheep and turkey farms; mountains—Mt. Nebo (highest mountain of the Wasatch), Mt. Baldy, San Pitch; Manti La Sal Forest; sandstone and red earth formations, cliffs and plateaus; rolling arid plains; Yuba State Park (features small lake on remote desert shelf). Selfies and Photo Ops: Mt. Nebo backdrop (two or three miles from the opening climb, turn around and look back at the rising sunlight on the mountain); giant sandstone Welcome to Fountain Green sign as you enter town; Mormon Manti temple; a huge Gothic and Colonial Revival building built before the turn of the century—it sits on a big hill in the middle

of town; various viewpoints from Manti through Sterling to Gunnison (14 miles of stunning geology, water and farmlands); stark beauty of the arid terrain somewhere on the desolate stretch between Gunnison and Lehi, lavender farm (see Still Have Legs section below).

The Golden Spike location! A scene from the Golden Spike Empire bike ride. Photo by David Collins

Wildlife: Porcupines, jackrabbits, frogs, coons, deer and elk, snakes and lizards, birds of prey and waterfowl.

Route: Weber State University, Ogden, North Ogden, Brigham City, Corrine, Golden Spike National Historic Site Visitor Center (and back). Harrison Blvd. to Hwy 89, west on HWY 13 in Brigham City, left onto W 7200 N, follow signs to monument. 120 miles

Best Post-Ride Eats: Lisa’s Country Kitchen in Nephi. Sit at the bar under the giant picture of wintering moose and eat a hot open-face roast beef sandwich, with all the fixins. Be sure to order a side of sautéed mushrooms too. Still Have Legs, Lungs and Sunlight? Turn east at Moroni and catch the Relic House Museum in Mount Pleasant—site of the final treaty (signed on September 7, 1872) that ended the Black Hawk War between Ute Indians and early Mormon settlers (adds about 10 miles to your total). Or—begin or finish 10 miles north in Mona. As you roll southward, you’ll ride past a lavender farm. With a backdrop of Mt. Nebo and foreground of lush lavender, you’ll think you’re in France, especially if the lavender is in bloom. Note: Entry into The Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway awaits cyclists on this route too. It’s a strong climb that begins shortly after the entry into the canyon in Nephi. Look for the scenic byway turn off sign and don’t miss Devil’s Kitchen if you go that way instead. Be careful though, the climb is followed by a dangerous and technical descent into Payson.

• Over the Basin

Route: Heber City to Roosevelt (one way). Hwys 40 and 191. 101 miles

Ouray Indian Reservations and the Uintah Mountains (home of the highest mountain in Utah) rising in the distance and rimming much of the ride across the Uintah Basin of foothills, canyons, patches of desert, oil fields, and irrigated farmlands. Selfies and Photo Ops: Roadside creek in the canyon leading up to Daniel’s Summit; scenic overlook on the northeast shore of Strawberry Reservoir; bridge at Starvation; laser cut town sign on the eastern boundary of Duchesne; various deserted homesteads and out buildings (think ghost town); Split Mountain and ancient Native American petroglyphs and pictographs in Dinosaur National Monument (see Still Have Legs section below). Wildlife: Elk, deer, birds of prey, buzzards, fox, coyotes, prairie dogs, trophy fish, mountain goats and black bear (in Dinosaur National Monument—see Still Have Legs section below). Best Post Ride Eats: Frontier Grill. Hot plate food in an informal setting (friendly to cyclists). Get the homemade scones with your beef or chicken dinner. Runner up: Marion’s. They serve hard ice cream shakes and malts in steel cups at the counterlike your grandpa used to drink at his local drug store. Still Have Legs, Lungs and Sunlight? Ride an extra 50 miles to Dinosaur National Monument east of Vernal (north of Jensen). The sevenmile ride in the park is worth the effort and nominal $7.00 entry fee. Stunning views of dramatic cliffs, the Green River and easily accessible ancient Native American petroglyphs and pictographs await. If 50 miles is too much, stay overnight CLASSIFIED AD:

Terrain: High mountain pass (8,000+ ft.), winding canyons, rolling flats, long steady grade climbs and descents. What to See: Daniel’s pass winding up an alpine river past huge stands of quaking aspen trees; Strawberry Reservoir (home to world-class fishing); Starvation State Park—a breathtaking blue lake in a stark and spartan setting (think Mediterranean blue in the middle of a desert wilderness); Duchesne (regional township), Uintah and

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at the Frontier Hotel in Roosevelt (free breakfast at the Frontier Grill included) and visit the park the next day. It’s a keeper.

• Golden Spike Empire

Terrain: Urban/suburban start followed by rural plains, bird refuge and a small mountain pass. What to See: The premier attraction on this ride is the spot where they drove the Golden Spike—in fact; the whole region is named The Golden Spike Empire. In 1869, the last railroad spike was hammered into place here, connecting the country from coast-to-coast. Stop by The Big Fill—the name of an earth-moving project to fill a nearby ravine (not far from the visitor center and marked by informative roadside signage). It’s a great way to learn more about the days leading up to the final connection of eastern and western rails. Be sure to look around as you ride by Willard Bay and through the wildlife bird refuge, the number of bird species that join your spin might surprise you. Early on you’ll ride in the shadow of the massive Wasatch Mountains (including Ben Lomond Peak); turning westward, you’ll pass through the Promontory Mountains preceded by salt marshes, puddles, ponds and arid fields all jumbled together — wet and dry dance together to form a unique stretch of memorable scenery. Selfies and Photo Ops: About nine miles west of Corrine, where the road eastward disappears on the

Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 19 Still Have Legs, Lungs and Sunlight? Ride north to Roy and walk around the Hill Air Force Base Aerospace Museum-about. Admission is free and an authentic SR-71 Blackbird is one of the historic aircrafts on display (the classified super-sonic spy plane from the cold war era. After all these years it still looks like something out of a futuristic science fiction novel). Note: Be sure to check local news about the insect/bug hatch. If you ride during a live hatch, you should bring netting for your head, otherwise your bike ride might quickly turn into a buggy ride. A scene from the Mt. Baldy bike ride in the Nephi area. Photo by David Collins

horizon into mountains and foothills; Public Shooting Grounds sign in the refuge; Salt Creek Waterfowl Area sign; all the stuff in and around the Golden Spike National Historic Site Visitor Center (you might even see a working steam locomotive); working antique sign at Maddox Restaurant in Brigham City (a rotating 50’s era gem); Northrop Grumman’s Rocket Garden (see Still Have Legs below). Wildlife: Waterfowl, migratory and nesting birds, birds of prey, deer and elk, jackrabbits, squirrels and chipmunks, snakes and coyotes.

Best Post-Ride Eats: University Broiler and Grill in Ogden. Get the double lamb kabob with all the trimmings (or a rack of babyback ribs). Be sure to get a hummus and pita plate on the side too. It’s Mediterranean food served in a casual atmosphere. Hard to beat the quality of ingredients and friendly staff. Still Have Legs, Lungs and Sunlight? Take a little detour north at Lampo Junction and check out the Rocket Garden at Northrop Grumman’s base—the rocket display is free to the public and includes a space shuttle booster and patriot missile (10 miles total there and back). Notes: The visitor center is cyclist friendly and has a great place to refill water bottles. Limited snacks and treats are also available. This ride is about 200 kilometers, so when you’re done, you’re a bonafide Randonneur.

• Antelope Island Deux

Route: Route: Jensen Nature Park in Syracuse, Antelope Island to Fielding Garr Ranch, visitor’s center loop and back (X2). Due to lighting and weather conditions, it’s usually like two different rides more than the same ride twice. 100 miles Terrain: A few miles of suburb followed by flats with a mildly undulating spin on the island punctuated by a slight riser.

What to see: From the midpoint of the causeway across the Great Salt lake, look back and see peaks of the northern Wasatch lined up for your viewing pleasure. From that vantage point, it’s hard to believe more than two million people live on the east shore. The only evidence of people is a periodic passing car or

• Army and the Old West

two (maybe a few more on weekends, Route: Lehi, Cedar Fort, Fairfield, but the island is a largely forgotten or Stockton, Tooele (and back). HWYS unknown spectacle, even though it 145 to 73 to 36. is one of the crown jewels of Utah’s 102 miles state parks). The historic Fielding Terrain: Two smaller mountain Garr Ranch is at the turn around passes, flat and undulated valleys, point on the island—self-guided mountains and foothills surround tours through the old pioneer ranch most of the ride. are short and informative. Animals, animals, animals—keep your eyes What to See: Camp Floyd in up and constantly scanning, the Fairfield; at one time a third of the chance of seeing many of the ani- United States Army was stationed mals mentioned below is high. Birds, at Camp Floyd to put down the birds, birds—most of the ride passes “Mormon threat” in Utah territory. through the interior of an impor- Diplomats successfully deescalated tant Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve, tensions and eventually most of the temporary home to dozens of long- troops were reassigned to duties range migratory birds and quite a few related to the Civil War. The camp permanent nesting species too. The is gone, but be sure to check out route also includes a close-up look at the small state-operated museum Camera Flat, a scenic spot featured (they sell cool Camp Floyd patches in the epic Hollywood silent movie for young scouts, but you can talk Covered Wagon. A stampeding herd them into selling one to you too). of bison was filmed nearby for the Across the street from the Camp famously hyped movie released in Floyd Museum is Stagecoach Inn, 1922 (look for the landmark sign). which served as a stagecoach stop Grasslands, rock outcroppings and and a Pony Express station. Period shoreline vistas dominate the ride, items and décor are on display and and the 6,596’ Frary Peak can’t be missed about halfway through the island portion of the ride on the west side. Selfies and Photo Ops: Beginning at the seven-mile causeway bridge, throughout the island portion of the ride, memorable backdrops and scenic landscapes appear. The ride is a photographer’s dream and evolves throughout the day as the light changes. In addition to world-class natural settings, stop by an important memorial along the way; it’s on the north side of the road, just as the causeway meets the island. In 1992, five Army Rangers from the 75th Ranger Regiment and seven airmen from the 1st Special Operations Air Wing died when their MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in bad weather about 100 yards off the shoreline during training exercises. Wildlife: Bison (the oldest continuous herd in America), pronghorn, coyotes, foxes, snakes, lizards, jackrabbits, deer, water fowl, brine shrimp, birds of prey, bobcats and badgers. Best Post-Ride Eats: The Bird in Syracuse. Best chicken tenders around and the mashed potatoes and gravy puts pep back in your step. This trendy little joint serves up tasty chicken in the Maddox family tradition. Simple menu, but the fare will comfort your soul indeed.

visitors can take a brief self-guided walking tour through the historic two-story inn. You’ll ride past miles of U.S. Army Depot property with intimidating STAY OUT signs posted along the way and you’ll get an up-close view of the Oquirrh Mountains from the east side and then the west (through Rush Valley), including two 10,000 ft+ mountains: Flattop and Lowe Peak. The historical train depot complex in Tooele is worth peeking in on, it sheds light on the area’s train/transport and mining heritage. Selfies and Photo Ops: Kitschy Cedar Valley Airport sign topped with a folkish model airplane; a few of the army depot STAY OUT signs are striking enough to make an interesting backdrop; long roads into infinity (throughout Rush Valley); Oquirrh Mountains foothills and peaks; various Pony Express trailheads and stations in the area; Camp Floyd and the Stagecoach Inn (see What to See above). Wildlife: Birds of prey, deer, squirrels and chipmunks, snakes, coyotes. Best Post-Ride Eats: Mo Bettahs Hawaiian Restaurant in Lehi at Thanksgiving Point. Their slogan: Pono Every Time. Get the big Pulehu Steak Plate with rice and macaroni. You’ll be singin’ praises of humble Polynesian food and your pedaling legs will be filled with tasty post-ride recovery proteins and carbs. Bonus: Mid-Ride Treat: Bonneville Brewers in Tooele; brewers of Antelope Amber Ale (and others). This microbrewery and restaurant has local charm and killer specialized burgers served on brioche buns. If you’re still riding, lay off the beer but try the Mac and Cheese

Lonely roads out on the Over the Basin bike ride. Photo by David Collins

Burger or the Bonneville Horseshoe.

Still Have Legs, Lungs and Sunlight? At Tooele, take highway 112 to Grantsville (about 20 miles there and back) and visit the Donner Reed Museum. Learn details about the challenges the Donner Reed Party met on the trail across the Great Salt Lake Desert in 1846. Along the way, they abandoned gear and animals in their desperate attempt to survive the crossing and their journey westward. Related artifacts are on display. Note: Since you’ll be riding on both sides of the same mountains, you’ll probably run into some wind along the way (seems like the windward and leeward sides of those mountains often flip flop), so be prepared for taunting headwinds and welcome friendlies that like to switch places throughout the day. David Collins is a cycling enthusiast and amateur randonneur. Follow him on Instagram @rockypumpkin

20 CYCLINGUTAH.COM Early Spring 2019

THE METAL COWBOY

Tour of the Gila

The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is where Joe met Dale before embarking on the Tour of the Gila. Photo by Joe Kurmaskie

By Joe Kurmaskie

Metal

Cowboy

I’m just another traveller On another winding road I’m trying to walk some kind of line I’m trying to pull some kind of load. -Marc Cohn All explorers are convinced that there is something wonderful still to be found on this earth. I discovered that when the canyon is deep enough, the forest canopy complete and the desert soundless and still, I can stop time, a moment here and a breathe there, and live happily, if briefly, inside it. But the hearts, and the living we did together, equal treasures, and surprising since I rode for the empty spaces on the map to put distance between me and the doings of man. ************************ My daily walk up to the Gila Cliff Dwellings was a half mile of heaven. New Mexico mornings at elevation are crisp and bright, with a sky colored a shade of blue I’ve never seen before or since. The steady climb moved through a lush canyon of cottonwoods, quaking aspen and a spring fed creek that ran clean and strong year round. I’d only been a wilderness ranger at the historic monument for a few weeks, but the morning hike was already an addiction. Having arrived at the start of the shoulder season meant I could sit absolutely still on a log or rock just off the path and was more likely to encounter a red fox, mule deer or jack rabbit coming out of the brush or from under a rock for a drink, as I was to see a tourist trudging up the path. Seeing as I was deep into my anti-social period, this arrangement suited me. Rolling up to the monument on a loaded bicycle after two months and several thousand miles of touring was, emotionally, a hard landing. I’d lived lifetimes between Idaho and the Southern New Mexico wilderness and wasn’t ready to relinquish the road, yet. But the visitor center parking lot was, literally, the end of the road.

I propped the bike against the low wall and stayed balanced in the saddle for a good half hour, admiring what would be my home for the next 6-8 months. The vista went on forever. Eventually, the head ranger came out from a climate controlled office, circled around my loaded touring bike. I saw him take note of the Ed Abbey inspired sign plate on the back rack which read, “Resist Much, Obey Little! Ride Free or Drive!” He gave the whole operation a little grunt and asked me right off if I was ethically opposed to operating motor vehicles. “I didn’t think there would be much call for driving in the wilderness. In fact, isn’t all mechanized equipment banned in the wilderness?” He said. “You’ll be asked to do supply runs into town two hours down the mountain and transport equipment on forest service and BLM land. And it gets pretty damn cold on foot or bike for your daily treks to the cliff dwelling parking lot.” We’d become friends, but for the moment he was the man and I was pure punk band chaos on two wheels. “I know how to drive stick, got a Class C certification and will do what’s asked unless it’s complete bullshit... but watch me manage the pedal or walk to the dwellings for the duration of the season.” He gave me a nod. “No doubt.” He patted the bike like he approved. “You want to see your quarters or you planning on pitching a tent through winter too?” My quarters had a wood stove, a family of mice and a small porch to enjoy the million dollar view. I considered changing my name to Jeremiah Johnson and never leaving. ******************** I’d seen him the day before, struggling up the path with half an hour left before closing. He had to lean on the monument marker for a good five minutes, then he lingered in the caves until the last minute. Sickly, but not old enough to be, all of 45, maybe younger. He didn’t engage me except for a slight nod. My job as interpretive ranger was to provide cultural, scientific and historical information to the public, but my interpretation of this was only if they asked, otherwise

I sunned myself like a horned lizard, read from a stack of books I had squirreled away in one of the kivas or wrote in my journal, ignoring the tourists unless they did something really stupid. I always had an ear out for when someone was f-ing around on the ladders because someone had gone ass of teakettle into the canyon the previous season. Except for the ill fitting forest service uniform. No one would have picked me as the ranger from a line up. I also got a sense when someone was going off trail to get sacred and ceremonial in one of the pit houses, but I never hovered handing out fun facts like summer staff at Disney World. If you asked, I went into it with you, and did it with smiles and enough enthusiasm that you’d be fooled into thinking everything was right as rain with me. Truth? I was one, maybe two long hikes from heading into the hills for good. And sports fans, that grid-free f-er was never heard from again. Sure, people report sightings a few times a year, trading fur for a pair for hiking boots along a trail, rescuing a Wall Street banker on a midlife visionquest snow shoe adventure stumbling around where he shouldn’t have been, halfway up the side of Mt Baldy. This back woods savior always vanishing into the landscape before the authorities arrived; Jeremiah Batman Johnson. They say he built a cabin back of beyond or maybe he has little shelters tucked away throughout the backcountry. The Gila Wilderness being 10,000 square miles of open territory, basically the lower fourth of New Mexico, I would become the stuff of legend, This is what crowded my thoughts that autumn as the leaves began to turn and the sky went yet another shade of blue, if that was even possible. I needed no one, nada... not the winsome California girl I’d met in Bryce Canyon, who’d come to stay with me in the Gila for a time, only to wisp yourself away one morning, and especially not the sickly gent from last night, who was now sleeping it off inside the cliff dwelling. A perfect walk ruined by this yahoo goldilocksing himself in the main living area. The likely scenario that he’d hiked back up sometime after closing to commune with the spirits of the Mogollon people. There would be the requisite dream catcher hoop hung up somewhere, bird feathers placed in a circle, some burning of sage in a smudge pot. I stood there for a few moments wondering why I cared. Edward Abbey was fond of pointing out that it’s not the beer cans but the highway itself that constitutes the larger petrochemical blithe on the natural landscape. Using that same logic it was the parking lot, visitor center and reenforced switchbacks helping the public find this 1800 year old archaeological wonder that did the real damage, not some guy with his eagle feathers. Sure enough I found a bag of turquoise stones, a Kokopelli charm and an assortment of other woo woo props. Only the pitiful bastard hadn’t even uncrated them. Just balled him-

self up in the center of the raked area and went to bed. “Hey!” Nothing. “Hey,” a little louder. “You can’t be here!” He wasn’t dead. I could hear a muffled, unhealthy snore; broken and ragged. Maybe he’d taken something. There were no empties scattered about to indicate a drinking session. A strategically placed hiking boot against his shoulder. I pushed a few times, not too rough in my estimation, but what was wrong with me that I couldn’t be bothered to reach down with my hand? Maybe all the solitude was turning my heart. He startled, and that’s when I saw boot heels. an urn cuddled to his chest. I patted the bench beside the ladScience maintains there are two responses in a confrontation, flight der indicating that I wanted him to or fight, but science has overlooked take a seat. I brought my day pack a third; the throwing in of the towel from my shoulders, unscrewed a response. My bandit camper didn’t thermos top, poured him a cup of attempt to scramble away or form hot cocoa, sipped from the thermos his hands into fists. He simply sat myself and waited him out. It was a up, tried to get his bearings, took one decent wait. “Joe.” I said, extending my therlook at the unpacked bag of trinkets, brought the urn to his lap and began mos as a defacto handshake. “Dale.” He tapped his cup to mine. to weep. “And Charles was your... Brother?” I stood there in my ill fitting forA tremendous amount of air left est service uniform, letting the man fall apart without acknowledgment his body with that sigh. “Chip was my world.” or comfort for an unclaimed amount He made eye contact. I waited for of time, shifting my weight from one hip to the other, like I’m wait- more. He was ready to let loose, but ing for the line at the DMV to move. at the last moment he couldn’t bring Finally, of its own accord really, my himself to speak, looking down and hand reached out until it came to rest away instead. A couple of porcupines unable to find a way between their lightly on his shoulder. “Okay... Okay... Okay.” I spoke in quills. The way we sat in silence sipping a calming, rhythmic pattern. I’m not sure if helped, but as I went it pulled cups of hot cocoa we could have a memory of my Mom bedside, rub- been old friends instead of awkward bing my back when I was sick. She’d strangers. Then Dale got to his feet, still a perform this one word mantra. The act shook something loose inside bit unsteady, but upright. “Thanks.” He handed me the me, I bent lower and rubbed in slow, gentle circles between his shoulder empty cup and started down the half mile trail to the parking lot. blades. And I let him go. Just closed my “Okay... Okay... Okay.” He rocked and held the urn close eyes and turned back to the mornand let me comfort him. We went on ing sun. When I opened them, there was like that until he ran out of steam. When he tried to get up he was his starter bag of woo woo crap rather wobbly, so I accepted the urn, beside the bench. “He won’t miss and with the other hand took him at that shit,” I thought, but sat and gave the elbow. Without enthusiasm, he it a quick rummage to be sure. The wallet and car keys, though... picked up the bag of trinkets. We walked over to the second set of lad- I dropped them into the bag, started ders where the rising sun was baking to get up, changed my mind and off the morning cold. I assumed that brought the wallet out. Dale’s culinary institute instructor would be it. I’d helped get his feet under him, maybe I’d find him a certification had expired, but he was walking stick for navigating a few of still a member in good standing with the steeper turns down to the parking several repertory theatre groups in lot, then crawl back to my own feder- Dallas, Texas. A business card listed Charles “Chip” Hill as the executive ally funded cave. chef at The Picadoro. I found a photo A clean getaway. Then he had to go and talk to me. showing a robust Dale under a sign “That’s Charles.” nodding at the that read stage door entrance, holdurn. “His ashes anyway. The real ing a rose in one hand and Chip, grin Charles is gone.” I thought he was the size of the lone star state in the going to take to his knees and break other. Across the back of the photo, into tears again, but he only exhaled “Chippendales” penned in perfect a shaky sigh and took the urn back cursive. I pulled out another card. A from me. There was something ten- membership to something called the der and earnest in the way he pulled Dallas Buyer’s Club. I flipped it over, then over again, but nothing revealed the container from me. its purpose. “And I’m not far behind him.” “It’s for experimental meds...” Man tells me he’s not long for Dale caught me red handed. My the grave and I don’t even know his name?! That rocked me back on my face burned, but he waved off my

Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 21 Jan Ullrich. I made a decision. “Get the bike down while I lock the gate.” Dale looked stunned. “What’s going on?” Instead of pulling the bike off the vehicle he followed me toward the gate on the bridge. It dawned on me that he’d probably needed help getting it off the rack. “What you don’t know about me yet is that I’ve misspent the better part of passed five years touring various parts of the globe... by bicycle.” We’d made it back to the tandem. I worked the rack straps like a seasoned sailor casting off from a dock. In seconds the bike was ready to roll and I’d taken the captain’s saddle up front. With an exaggerated ushering of my hand I indicated that Dale should take Chip’s old sightseer spot. “The Cliff Dwellings are closed today on account of biking weather!” Dale put his hands on his head. It reminded me of a contestant considering the showcase on the Price Is Right. “You’d do this for me?” In addition to being my anti-social period, I was also hitting the epoch of my blunt period. Under the misconception, prompted I suspect by a semester of nihilist writer’s including Neitzsche, that it was more truthJoe Kurmaskie in 1990 during his stint as a seasonal ranger for the National ful, noble even to give everything I Forest Service at the Gila Cliff Dwellings in New Mexico. Photo by Dale, thought to everyone straight up with Courtesy Joe Kurmaskie no window dressing, It would take apologies, picking up the picture “Chip stoked, I pedaled up front.” my Maya Angelou period, still three from the bench beside me as he sat. He touched the bike’s handlebars. years away, to clarify truth from a “We were together for eight years.” Hanging on the back of the vehicle graceless heart and outright rudeness. He seemed stronger now that he was at eye level it felt like a museum “I’ll do this WITH you, but the talking. piece we were examining on the sly ride, well, that’s always for me.” I I squint smiled into the sun. “But before security could wrestle us to was a real piece of work. I managed Chippendales?!” I rolled my eyes the ground. to temper it just a little with, “You a little. Brothers of the road. know, it’s always a good day to ride!” When he laughed I could see the “Chip being shorter by all of an He reached out to shake my hand. man in the photo again. inch laid claim to the backseat, but A monument to grace under pressure. “The best part? Neither of us we both knew it was him being the Clearly, he’d read Maya Angelou could dance for shit.” professional sightseer.” Dale’s voice already. And with that a pair porcupines slipped a little but he recovered with, “Let me get helmets, waterbottles, relaxed their quills. “Our plan was to rent the RV, hit the and I have a picnic pannier already I flicked the buyer’s club card road, park the rig at lovely locations packed. I never actually believed I’d against my hand a few times. and cycle around.” use it.” He was little more than a bag “Gray market. Might even be Then he went and died on you. of bones and a smile. working. Will be on ‘em three weeks We were both thinking it. Dale poked his head out the side this Wednesday. Still weak as hell, Dale nodded. window of the RV. but if you’d seen me a month ago.” “I promised him I’d make the “You don’t know how much I He nodded. “It was too late for Chip.” trip if I were able. Spread his ashes appreciate this.” On the walk down to the lot, I somewhere peaceful and lovely. But His enthusiasm was contagious. learned they’d met at culinary school. every time I try, I feel spent and use- Try as I might to keep myself walled Dale was his teacher. Chip surpassed less and... I end up sleeping next to a off from the world and man, I was in him in a matter of months. “I’d never bag of trinkets in a cave.” serious danger of enjoying another had a student who was such a natural. We both smiled. person’s company. That a gravely ill No one had. He was born to it.” “But I can’t let go until I feel it.” man had more zest - for life, others And he’d gotten to play out the He kicked some parking lot grav- and what lay ahead - than a healthy thread. Working up to executive chef. el. “Me, the guy who doesn’t believe 25-year-old, was lost on me in that Driven, eye on the prize, a real artist in signs, waiting for a f-ing sign!” moment. I couldn’t see beyond the to hear Dale tell it. I looked at the urn he had tucked fact that these gents had spent real “Then he simply cut back on work like a football, protected in the crook money on a quality tandem and kept so we could have a life. I did the of his arm. it in pristine condition. Also, that I same. Took up theatre again. He was “What’s worse, I haven’t put one was bison strong after 3000 miles of in the audience many nights.” He damn mile on the tandem since he fully loaded bike touring, and could held up the photo I didn’t realize died. You saw me! I barely made it pull Dale over any pass without he’d been carrying down the trail up the trail. Can you picture me huff- much trouble. with him. ing the tandem up and down these I counted breaking solitude, like We’d arrived at Chip’s “See passes?!” others count breaking Sabbath, a America” RV rental. I saw the tanIt should be noted that the 88 mile small price to pay to joyride the full dem bicycle racked to the back of loop from Silver City to the dwell- loop. I’d only managed half of it by that behemoth vehicle. My hands ings and down through the Mimbres bike so far. The other portion done went to it, reflexes more than any- Valley is used for an annual race in a Forest Service truck, which was thing. It’d been nearly a month since that Tour de France contenders used sacrilegious in my book, and could the last mile of my bicycle tour from as a tune up. With 5800ft of eleva- only be blotted out properly by pedIdaho to New Mexico and the ride tion gain and loss, The Tour of The aling back over those miles. had all but left me; its tempo, the Gila draws name riders from all of Something of my mountain man singular feel of days in the saddle, the nation and beyond. It’s where, of stone must have been cracking the next hilltop, the constant rise and a few years later, as a reporter for because I hollered through the winfall of your chest and the landscape a the local press, I would interview, dow, “And don’t forget to bring promise that you would outpace any among other up and coming riders, Chip.” failures, any frailties... for a while. Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis and

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picking those outfits and living life’s full pageantry together brought a warm smile across Dale’s face. I thought of the winsome young woman from California and our brief, deep time together in that very wilderness. My stomach felt strange and empty/full all at once. “Well, I commend you for not putting your names across the backs of the jerseys.” Dale shook his head. “Believe me, there were discussions. But in the end we thought it more elegant to have the outfits be the clue and have fun seeing which people got it when we introduced ourselves.” Damn, and most mornings I felt ahead of the game if I had on a clean shirt. Straddling the bike I turned to Dale. “The good news; that was the biggest climb of the ride, but certainly not the last.” Dale nodded. He looked like hammered shit, but a cheerful pile of it so there was that. “You still up for this?” I asked. “Does it matter?” Dale paused a beat. “Isn’t it always a good day to ride?!” Well played. And we were off.

The work began not more than 200 yards out of the parking lot. A long screaming hill down to the dwellings on which so many tourists burned up layers of brake pads was, in bike racing terms, a second category climb. We’d have been awarded the white jersey and five bonus points for topping it first that morning. As it was I felt like LeMond in the 1985 comeback stage, legs burning, digging deep on an unfamiliar bike and working the gears down, down, down, trying to find a cadence that wouldn’t blow out my knees or kill my stoker, literally. He sounded like a two pack smoker less than a mile into the ascent. The devious part of that first climb was its lack of switchbacks. As if the road crew got word from management that no more black top would be authorized so they just found the shortest, steepest route from the pass to the dwellings, laid down pavement and called it a day. “Maybe... we... should have...driven... up to... the pass.” That Dale was trying to speak, pedal and fight AIDS at the same time endeared me to him so much. What I had on board was the origi****************** nal Live Strong poster child, but he needed to learn the first rule of Bike We found tiny wild strawberClub; don’t TALK about Bike Club, ries just after pine flats, kept pace or anything else during a brutal cat- with some pasture horses running egory two climb. the fenceline near the Lake Roberts I answered his doubts by pick- Store, stopped at the Continental ing up the pace and issuing a primal Divide marker for no particular reayelp that echoed up and down the son besides tradition and pedaled canyon. Then, because I could taste through a field of sunflowers to the summit, I broke the first rule of locate the roadside waterfall near Bike Club. Mimbres. After that first climb it “Nonsense... ‘member what I told was flat or downhill for much of the you... it’s always... a good day... to morning. ride!” At one point I looked back and We leaned the bike against a waist Dale had his eyes closed and his high rock wall and took in the view head poking out around the side of while I took stock of our conditions. the slipstream like a dog holding it’s Dale wasn’t dead. Check. I able to head into the breeze. speak in full sentences again. Check. “Pretty nice!” I hollered. But my wardrobe was a catastrophe. Dale shook his head. “Now I Head to toe in standard issued green know why he liked it back here. All and brown forest service uniform those dream catchers and pieces of including clip off metal name tag. turquoise placed in kivas... and all Terrible fabrics for a bike ride, long I needed to do was get in the stoker pants with a high chafe factor, cotton seat to be with him again.” long sleeve shirt with a tall collar. All I let them be together without that was missing was the oversized comment, pumped my legs until they Canadian Mountie style hat. If we felt like a forest fire and thought stood at this vista point too long I’d about a girl. be forced to answer tourist’s quesWe spread out a picnic lunch in a tions. grove of phallic shaped rock formaI contemplated turning the bike tions. The play of the sun and shadaround and screaming down the hill ows throughout the day changed the for a wardrobe change back at my color of the rock from ember to rust cabin, but the climb had been too and every shade of pink in between. much work. Dale was dressed approIt was clear that Dale was finding priate enough in black bike shorts a second wind when he said, “You and a white jersey. A few sizes too know what these rocks look like?!” big on him now but a vast improve“Yes. Mushrooms.” I said with a ment over my Jellystone Park ensemstraight face. ble. He did give off the hint of a penWe had a good laugh. After a guin or a maître d’ at a fine restaurant stretch of comfortable silence, some but I was the real freakshow. good food, Dale said. “Hey, I think I have Chip’s bike “This is what I’m gonna miss the clothes in the other pannier.” Dale most.” He pointed at the two of us. tossed this gem out nonchalant while “How people can feel like old friends enjoying the view. in one day. It this thing you can’t Of course they mirrored Dale’s name or hold, you can only feel.” outfit; black jersey and white shorts. He was right of course, but it was I changed in the vista point restroom. a big stone I’d let the miles and misThe fit wasn’t bad. Standing next to takes encase me inside. Dale something dawned on me... “Yes,” Dale confirmed, no guile or Tour of the Gila irony in his voice. “We were keepContinued on page 31 ing with the Chippendale theme.” The memories of whatever went into

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649-6839, charlie@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.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 mission 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, parleystrail.org Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please join us every first Thursday of the month at 5 pm at 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a more bicycle-friendly community., 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@groraces.com, dmbta.org Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutahbicycle@gmail.com, southernutahbicyclealliance.org WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity.com, Idaho Bike Walk Alliance — Boise, ID, Idaho’s Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@idahowalkbike.org, idahowalkbike.org Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Tucson, AZ, Arizona’s Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Eric Post, president@ bikegaba.org, bikegaba.org Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists — Phoenix, AZ, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Bob Beane, 623-252-0931, cazbike@cazbike. org, cazbike.org Wyoming Pathways — Wilson, WY, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Tim Young, 307-413-8464, , wyopath.org Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, 303-417-1544, info@bicyclecolorado.org, bicyclecolorado.org Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor Lonsdale, 406-449-2787, bznbybike@gmail. com, bikewalkmontana.org Salt Lake Valley Trails Society — Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake Valley’s natural surface bicycle trails non-profit., Kevin Dwyer, kevin@ saltlakevalleytrailssociety.org, saltlakevalleytrailssociety.org Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) — Jackson, WY, Promotes trails and pathways in the Wydaho area of Wyoming and Idaho., Dan Verbeten, 208-201-1622, dan@tvtap.org, tvtap.org, tetonbikefest.org

Bike Orem — Orem, UT, The Orem Bicycle Coalition exists to cultivate a more bicycle friendly community in Orem so that more residents will be able and excited to ride in our community. We do this by encouraging bicycle safety, accessibility, inclusivity, and infrastructure to the community and its residents. Come join us! Currently we are meeting on the second Wednesday of each month, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Mad Dog Cycles. The address is 350 North Orem Blvd, Orem, UT 84057, Randy Gibb, 801-2229577, randy@maddogcycles.com, bikeorem. weebly.com

Events, Swaps,Lectures Salt 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, 801688-7268, heatpolocompany@gmail.com, facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/, beehivebikepolo.wordpress.com 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, scottdudevoir@colesport.com, colesport.com, mountaintrails.org Moab Bike Party — Moab, UT, 4th Wednesday of every month. 6:30 or 7:30 pm., Jeff Gutierrez, , facebook.com/moabbikeparty Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride for families. This will be a monthly ride, the 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, lee.chung@gmail.com, facebook.com/ groups/109360246125277 Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 behind Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Christian Clemens, 385-528-1158, 801-4400546, christian@crankslc.com, March 5, 2019 — Utah Bike Summit, Lehi, UT, Keynote Speaker: Veronica O. Davis, The Utah Bike Summit is the statewide bicycle conference. The summit brings together everyday riders, bicycle and trail advocates, representatives from Utah’s bicycle industry, planners, engineers, representatives from Utah’s tourism industry and health fields, and local and state government officials in order to make Utah more bicycle friendly. Regardless of your interest in bicycling (transportation, recreation, road, mountain, commuter), the Utah Bike Summit is for you and all are encouraged to attend., Phil Sarnoff, 385-831-1515, psarnoff@bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org/utahbikesummit/ April 27, 2019 — Trail Prom, Utah Bike Month, St. George, UT, Celebrating bikes, our trails, our community. A free, easy, no-drop community bike ride followed by a formal dance party at Snake Hollow Bike Park, 1144 N 2400 W, 4 PM. Wear your best formal attire!, Judith Rognli, 435-574-9304, judith@bicyclecollective.org, bicyclecollective.org/st-georgeevents/, facebook.com/STGBC/ May 4-5, 2019 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, Park City, UT, 9-5 Sat., 9-3 Sun. $20 fee if bike sells. Proceeds go to Mountain Trails Foundation. Drop bikes off at Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. on 5/18. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/20., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, scottdudevoir@colesport.com, mountaintrails.org, colesport.com May 4, 2019 — Cycle de Mayo, tentative date, Utah Bike Month, Riverdale , UT, Promotes bicycling versus driving for light shopping and dining. The purpose is to make more people aware of how pathways available to citizens throughout the Weber County area can sometimes provide more convenient access to those businesses. Noon to 4 pm, Riverdale Town Square, bike valet, swag bags, prizes, and more!, Mark Benigni, 801-393-2304, wp@weberpathways.org, Micheal Staten, 801-589-2686, mstaten@ ensignutah.com, riverdalecity.com/departments/recreation/Flyers/Cycle%20De%20 Mayo%20Event%202018.pdf, facebook.com/ Riverdale-City-Utah-181710475200673/ May 8, 2019 — 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, walkbiketoschool.org May 11-12, 2019 — 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 11th 8am-5pm and Sunday May 12th 11am-3pm. Buy or sell gear.Need a a bike? Need to get some of that old equipment out of your garage? This is the perfect opportunity, and proceeds raised at this event help to fund the Young Riders organization based out of Park City, UT. To sell your gear you can drop off your bike and fill out the information at Jan’s Mountain Outfitters (1600 Park Avenue, Park City) or White Pine Touring (1790 Bonanza Drive, Park City) during store hours from April 27th to May 8th., Julie Minahan, 435-640-8642, julie.minahan@ gmail.com, youngriders.com May 12-18, 2019 — Boise Bike Week, Bike Month, Boise, ID, A celebration of cycling in all of its forms, Boise Bike Week take place in the middle of National Bike Month and recognizes National Bike to Work Day on Friday May 18th. There is something for everyone: Bike to Work day, week, happy hours, bike to vote, bike in movie, bike fair, bike rodeo, Mountain bike clinics, gravel rides, movies, women’s rides, Bike to Work Breakfast, Market rides and commuter seminars. It all culminates with a big block party on Saturday May 20 in downtown

open space that Herriman City has recently acquired. 8am – 12p Blackridge Reservoir Trailhead, Jo Darton, jdarton@gmail.com, facebook.com/groups/804827286204846/

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September 22, 2019 — World Car Free Day, UT, Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, worldcarfree.net

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March 1-October 31, 2019 — White Rim (MTB), Moab, UT, The White Rim Trail through Canyonlands has become a favorite annual pilgrimage for countless numbers of mountain bikers. Our 4-day bike trip follows the canyons carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. A multi-colored array of spires, arches, buttes, and mesas comprise the classic high desert scenery of Canyonlands National Park., Kevin Ford, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-5962953, info@escapeadventures.com, escapeadventures.com

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Boise. Come ride with us! facebook.com/ BoiseBikeWeek, Lisa Brady, 208-761-8507, tvca@biketreasurevalley.org, boisebikeweek. org, biketreasurevalley.org May 13-17, 2019 — Utah Bike Week and National Bike to Work Week, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Week-long festival with bike races, Bike to Work Day, and more., Dave Iltis, 801-328-2066, dave@cyclingutah. com, cyclingutah.com/event-calendars/ bicycling-events-swaps-and-festivals/ May 15, 2019 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, Join the Provo chapter of the Worldwide Ride of Silence to ride to honor people who were killed or injured while biking this last year and last several years. We will begin at Dixon Middle School and go for a short, slow, silent ride with brief stops at the ghost bike memorials for Doug Crow and Mark Robinson, and return to Dixon Middle School where we will have light refreshments. Meet at 6:30. Dixon Middle School, 750 W 200 N. 7 pm., Lucy Ordaz, 801-787-4384, lucyo@provo. edu, rideofsilence.org, facebook.com/even ts/850656535006205/851159871622538/ May 15, 2019 — Ride of Silence, Bike Month, Las Vegas, NV, 15th Annual Las Vegas Ride of Silence, Wednesday May 16th. Meet at the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, 600 South Grand Central Parkway, parking lot. Registration from 6:15 to 6:50 PM. Ride begins at 7:00 PM sharp. This is a 9 mile street ride in traffic that will go through downtown Las Vegas, then wind through the Central Medical Area and historic neighborhoods. All riders must have lights front and rear as per Nevada statutes. You must also wear a bike helmet while riding. This ride is open to all ages but is not really meant for younger children because of traffic conditions. All riders under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the ride. The ride is silent to honor fallen cyclists., Jim Litttle, 702-360-4751, LVRODEOMAN1@aol.com, rideofsilence.org May 17, 2019 — 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, bikeleague.org May 19-24, 2019 — Flagstaff Bike to Work and School Week, Bike Month, Flagstaff, AZ, Bike to work, record your commute, win prizes!, Anthony Quintile, 928-526-7704, info@ flagstaffbiking.org, Kyle Hornbeck, kyle.hornbeck@gmail.com, flagstaffbiking.org June 1, 2019 — National Trails Day, Park City, UT, Location & Project TBA, Charlie Sturgis, 435649-6839, charlie@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org June 1, 2019 — National Trails Day, Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer on Trail Projects., Kristen Kenley, (801) 501-0850, kkenley@rei.com, rei. com/saltlakecity June 1, 2019 — National Trails Day, Weber County, UT, Weber Pathways Trail Day. Come out an build trails! Check website for details., Rod Kramer, 801-393-2304, outreach@weberpathways.org, weberpathways.org June 1-2, 2019 — Primal Colorado Bike Expo, Denver, CO, 4th Annual, The Primal Colorado Bike Expo has a new home at the Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. The expo will bring together all things cycling; pairing industry professionals, recreational riders, biking enthusiasts and utilitarian’s with the latest products, consumer trends, screaming deals, organized rides, clubs & teams, advocacy groups, and cycling destinations. The two-day festival and consumer show will also include BMX flatland and aerial stunts, a kid zone, bike rodeo, learn to ride clinics, demos, antique bicycle display, a fashion show, incredible programming, live music, beer garden, food trucks and more! This of course, in addition to ERock’s five curated rides on Sunday with amazing support, fully-stocked aid stations and fun at every turn., Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@clippedinevents.com, coloradobikeexpo.com June 1, 2019 — National Trails Day, Herriman, UT, Please come and help with the finish work on 3.4 miles of multi-use primitive trail in the Herriman Hills. This is the first of many trails that Herriman will be cutting in the 1800 acres of

Mountain Bike Tours and Festivals

March 1-3, 2019 — Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, Sedona, AZ, Held in the heart of Sedona next to trails, bike park, and downtown. Main Expo/Festival area at the beautiful Posse Grounds Park; Bike Demos, Shuttled Rides, a Beer Garden, great Bands, and endless singletrack., Sedona MTB Festival , 928-282-1106, info@sedonamtbfestival.com, sedonamtbfestival.com March 2, 2019 — VIDA MTB Clinic Series: Sedona, VIDA MTB Series, Sedona, AZ, Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Clinic during Sedona MTB Festival, Rachel Gottfried, 949677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com March 8-10, 2019 — Poison Spider Bicycles Spring Thaw, Moab, UT, Fun long weekend with Demo bikes, women’s ride, shuttles, and guided group rides on great Moab Brand Trails. Food and parties, Preregister early for free t-shirt! Plus women’s only ride/clinic., Billy , 435-259-7882, 800-635-1792, info@moabthaw. com, moabthaw.com March 29-31, 2019 — Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival, Hurricane, UT, Ride with us on some of the most stunning trails in the world with Zion National Park as your backdrop. Fun festivities, awesome demo bikes/accessories, bike shuttles, skills clinic, beer garden, dinner, prizes & more!, DJ Morisette, 435-635-5455, hu@otesports.com, Brittany Phelps, 435-6355455, baphelps1@hotmail.com, hurricanemtbfestival.com, otesports.com March 30-31, 2019 — Fatty Fools Day Fat Bike Festival, Polaris, MT, Fat Bike Festival, Lift access Fat Bike, Gromed Mega Berm Fat Bike Course, Maverick Mountain, camping, hot springs, beer, MEGA-MAV-LANCHE insane race down the mountain, Max Lohmeyer, 208-357-9109, 208-756-7613, max@ridesalmon.com, Isaac Flemmer, 406-834-3454, flemmer.isaac@gmail.com, ridesalmon.com, skimaverick.com April 6, 2019 — WomenMTB Dig Day, Women MTB Wasatch Club, Draper, UT, Join WomenMTB, SLVTS & Herriman Hills Trails Committee for a dig day - trail clean up from 9-1., Danita Ritter, 801-403-7241, info@ womenmtb.org, womenmtb.com April 13-14, 2019 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Moab, UT, Women’s Mountain Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, focusing on skill development and trail riding, for cross country and downhill riders. Skill instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts and switchback turns to technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and more., Cynthia Chung, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@dirtseries.com, Emily Neuman, 604-4846238, info@dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@ dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com April 19-21, 2019 — Tinker Classic, Beatty, NV, MTB Race and Festival, 100k MTB Race and 60k Gravel Gran Fondo Rides +, Guided rides, demo bikes and industry vendors. Enjoy 60 + miles of Single track and many more miles or gravel roads and pavement. The weekend events will include a 3 day Bike Expo with demo’s, festival rides on 60 + miles of single track, the 60 K Gravel Gran Fondo though Death Valley National Park and Rhyolite Ghost town, and the Main Event ! The 100K Tinker Classic Mountain Bike Race. Award Ceremony with fireworks at Spicer Ranch , Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, tinkerclassic.com, GROpromotions. com April 27, 2019 — VIDA MTB Series: Grand Junction, VIDA MTB Series, Grand Junction, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com May 3-5, 2019 — US Bank Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Fruita, CO, 24th Annual festival kicking off the Mtn bike season in CO, world renowned trails, expo, Bike Demo @ 18 Rd and Downtown Product Expo, and live music, Mike Heaston, 970-858-7220, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, fruita@otesports.com, fruitafattirefestival.com May 4, 2019 — WomenMTB Kick-Off Party and Group Rides, Women MTB Wasatch Club, Draper, UT, Come see what WomenMTB is all about! We will have all ability group rides and Bingham Cyclery will have demo’s available. Start time will be 9:00am, Corner Canyon, Danita Ritter, 801-403-7241, info@ womenmtb.org, womenmtb.com May 9, 2019 — WomenMTB Mother’s Day Trail Clean Up, Women MTB Wasatch Club, Draper, UT, Join WomenMTB & SLVTS for a

Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 23 dig day / trail clean up from 6-8:30pm. Bring your family and bikes. We will ride after cleaning up the bike park., Danita Ritter, 801-403-7241, info@womenmtb.org, womenmtb.com May 11, 2019 — VIDA MTB Series: Valmont Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Boulder, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@ vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com May 16-19, 2019 — Tour de Bloom, Loma, CO, Benefits Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association. 4 day fully supported tour of the Kokopelli Trail from Loma, CO to Moab, UT., Tisha McCombs, 970-244-8877, coordinator@copmoba.org, Whit Smith, 303-475-2255, whitsmith1@mac.com, copmoba.org May 17-19, 2019 — MECCA Spring MTB Festival, Huntington, UT, Registration begins Friday at 1pm followed by a “warm up ride” at 3pm. Evening meal is provided as is a prize drawing. Saturday begins with a provided breakfast 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 25-26, 2019 — NUMB Fest, Vernal, UT, Two fun days of demo bikes (minimal waiting), group rides and camaraderie. There will be organized trail rides each day based on ability level with awesome prizes and giveaways provided by the event sponsors. All events are in & around the Uintah Basin, starting at McCoy Flats Saturday the 25th. There is no charge or entry fee., Troy Lupcho, (435) 781-2595, troyboy@altitudecycle.com, Bike Numb, contact@bikenumb.org, bikenumb. org, altitudecycle.com June 1, 2019 — VIDA MTB Series: Beti Bike Bash, VIDA MTB Series, Lakewood , CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb. com June 1, 2019 — Weiser River Trail Ride, Council, ID, A one day ride of either 28 or 48 miles on the Weiser River Trail. Shuttles from Cambridge or Council. Snack stops., Craig Kjar, 208-571-7447, 208-253-4433, octobertrek@gmail.com, kotaho.com/annual-bikeride, weiserrivertrail.org June 1, 2019 — MUT Trails Fest, Montrose, CO, Montrose-Uncompahgre Trails association, Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association. Trail festival, trail building, rides, fun, beer, Tisha McCombs, 970-244-8877, coordinator@copmoba.org, copmoba.org/ trailfest June 8, 2019 — Rat Race, Ridgway, CO, Benefits Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association. 26 miles of singletrack, Tisha McCombs, 970-244-8877, coordinator@copmoba.org, copmoba.org/ratrace June 15, 2019 — 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. Through the small town of Barclay where lunch is served at the one room schoolhouse. The course then swings around back to the main park road and down into Campground B where we end the ride with a BBQ. The course is subject to change based on weather conditions. 35 and 45 mile options., Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@ lcturbonet.com, beaverdamgravelgrinder. com June 15-16, 2019 — Knobby Tire Bike Tour of Idaho City, Boise, ID, Some asphalt, mostly dirt roads and some single track. 8am on Saturday leave Boise for Idaho City.90 miles over 2 days - 5,000 feet of climbing each day. 21st Annual, Harley Parson, 208-8612182, 208-789-2327, admin@cycleidaho.com, knobbytirebiketour.com, cycleidaho.com June 16-September 12, 2019 — Crested Butte Singletrack MTB Tour, Crested Butte, CO, Tours available June, July, August and September. Immensely beautiful, challenging and remote terrain in the Elk Mountains and Crested Butte region of south-central Colorado., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com June 21-23, 2019 — Black Hills Mountain Festival, Rapid City, SD, Celebration of outdoor recreation in the Black Hills of South Dakota including mountain bike rides, races and clinics, Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-4841724, specialevents@rcgov.org, Black Hills MTB Festival , blackhillsmountainfest@gmail. com, bhfattirefestival.com, rcparksandrec. org June 21-23, 2019 — Outerbike, Sun Valley, ID, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gear on world class trails. Participants get demos, shuttles, lunch & free beer - plus a great Saturday night party! Held at the base of Bald Mountain at the River Run base area., Mark Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit.com, outerbike.com June 23-August 23, 2019 — Colorado Trail MTB Tour, Monroe, CO, Eight different 6-day tour

dates from June to August. 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 campsites 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, lizardheadcyclingguides.com June 24-30, 2019 — Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, The World’s Oldest Mountain Bike Festival celebrates 39 years with an Amateur Film Festival, Chainless World Championships, Fat Tire 40, Junior Wildflower Classic, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, Pinnacle Race Series at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, guided rides, clinics, and great memories!, Kat Cooke, 970-349-6438, events@cbchamber.com, cbbikeweek.com June 29, 2019 — Orem Cyclefest, Orem, UT, Come Celebrate All Things Bicycle! Orem Cyclefest is the first community event dedicated to mountain, road, and every other kind of cycling in Utah Valley. We will have a schedule of mini lectures from land managers, trail groups, cycling clubs and organizations, and experts on specific aspects of cycling. All proceeds will go to the Orem Youth Cycling Association. Promoted by Bike Orem, Jason Christiansen, 801-8856884, jason@utahmtb.org, facebook.com/ events/2236211013334316/ July 7-August 16, 2019 — Glacier National Park Bike Tour, Whitefish, MT, 7/7-12; 7/14-19; 7/21-7/26; 7/28-8/2; 8/4-9; 8/11-16. Options for cyclists of all abilities. Ride the Going to the Sun Road! Big climbs and bonus mileage options available., John Humphries, 970-7285891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com July 13, 2019 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, UT, A non-competitive, women only mountain bike race. All ages and levels welcome. Come join us for a day of fun on Powder Mountain!, Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, info@ wildfloweroutdoor.com, wildfloweroutdoor. com August 10-11, 2019 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Park City, UT, Women’s Mountain Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, focusing on skill development and trail riding, for cross country and downhill riders. Skill instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts and switchback turns to technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and more., Cynthia Chung, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@dirtseries.com, Emily Neuman, 604-4846238, info@dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@ dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com August 16-18, 2019 — Outerbike Summer in Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 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, at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Mark Sevenoff, 800-8452453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit. com, outerbike.com August 17-18, 2019 — VIDA MTB Series: Snowmass Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Snowmass Village, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com August 24, 2019 — York 38 Special, York, MT, Mountain bike rides of either 38 or 76 miles of breathtaking scenery through the Big Belt Mountains, gaining 3,000 vertical feet from lowest point, 6 aid stations. Starts at York Fire Station 7:00 – 9:00 am; Spirit of 76 starts at 6:30 am, Rita Naylor, 406-475-3085, rbnmontana@gmail.com, york38special.org August 30-September 2, 2019 — Wydaho Rendezvous Teton Mountain Bike Festival, Teton Valley, WY/ID, 10th annual hosted at Grand Targhee Resort. Come enjoy endless miles of epic singletrack, lift-served downhill, dirt jump and freeride. Wydaho Rendezvous Bike Festival supports Teton Valley Trails and Pathways tvtap.org. Includes 2019 demos, group rides, skills clinics, shenanigans, kids activities, music and libations., TVTAP , 208201-1622, info@tetonbikefest.org, Devin Dwyer, 208-201-1622, devin@tetonbikefest. org, tetonbikefest.org, grandtarghee.com September 7-8, 2019 — VIDA MTB Series: Purgatory, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Purgatory, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@ vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com September 13-15, 2019 — Northstar Freeride Festival, Truckee, CA, Held at Northstar Resort. Join us for the Northstar Free-Ride Festival September 13-15, 2019 as The Village comes alive with over 90 bike, accessory and apparel vendors. Talk to the experts, demo the bikes, test the accessories, try on apparel and get insider tips. There will also be races, clinics, kid’s activities, live music, pub crawls, wine walks and retail discounts all weekend long! , Jack Morrissey, 949-226-5729, jack.morrissey@Emeraldexpo.com, interbike. com/events/northstar-free-ride-festival/ September 21-22, 2019 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Angel Fire, NM, Co-ed Mountain Bike Camp for beginner

to advanced levels, focusing on skill development and trail riding, for cross country and downhill riders. Skill instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts and switchback turns to technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and more., Cynthia Chung, 604-4846238 (Canada), register@dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com September 28, 2019 — VIDA MTB Series: Golden Giddyup, VIDA MTB Series , Golden, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com September 28-29, 2019 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Sedona, AZ, Women’s Mountain Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, focusing on skill development and trail riding, for cross country and downhill riders. Skill instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts and switchback turns to technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and more., Cynthia Chung, 604-4846238 (Canada), register@dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@dirtseries.com, dirtseries.com October 4-6, 2019 — 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, 7000 N. Hwy 191 at Moab Brands Trailhead, Mark Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit.com, outerbike.com October 5-6, 2019 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Fruita, CO, Women’s Mountain Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, focusing on skill development and trail riding, for cross country and downhill riders. Skill instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts and switchback turns to technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and more., Cynthia Chung, 604-484-6238 (Canada), register@ dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@dirtseries. com, dirtseries.com October 5-6, 2019 — October Trek, Weiser, ID, 2 day mountain bike gravel ride, 86 mile railsto-trails conversion trail from New Meadows to Weiser, Idaho. Supported ride with meals and camping., Craig Kjar, 208-571-7447, 208253-4433, octobertrek@gmail.com, weiserrivertrail.org/octobertrek.html, kotaho.com/ octobertrekinformation/ October 19, 2019 — VIDA MTB Series: Valmont Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Boulder, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@ vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com October 24-27, 2019 — Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, 14th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike films, townie tour with poker run, dirt jump comp and costume party! The festival is a fundraiser for local trails and the bike park!, Tracy Bentley, 435-259-4688, info@chilebikes. com, moabhodown.com, chilebikes.com November 8-10, 2019 — Roam Bike Fest, Sedona, AZ, Roam Bike Fest is a three day gathering (aka party) of female riders, influencers, and play makers all here for one purpose: to have a ridiculously fun weekend exploring, learning, and shredding trail in a world-class riding destination. No pandering, no skills clinics, just plain unsucky fun., Ash Bocast, 530-521-8913, hello@thisisroam.com, roambikefest.com, thisisroam.com

Utah Weekly MTB Race Series April 30-August 27, 2019 — Mid-Week Mountain Bike Race Series, Wasatch Front, Wasatch Back, Salt Lake Valley, UT, Tuesday nights, starting April 30! 2019’s season features 8 XC races, 4 Mini Enduro races, and 1 Women’s Mini Enduro. Fun, competitive mountain bike racing for all ages and abilities. Each XC race features a free kids’ race!, Phil Sarnoff, 385-831-1515, psarnoff@bikeutah.org, Jackie Baker, 385-831-1515, inf0@midweekmtb.com, midweekmtb.com

Regional Weekly MTB Race Series May 1-29, 2019 — Idaho Velopark Short Track, Boise, ID, 3 race series, 5-1, 5-15, 5-29, Kevin Spiegel, idahobikeracing@gmail.com, idahobikeracing.org June 5-26, 2019 — Missoula Wednesday Night Race League, Western Montana Trail Series, Missoula, MT, Various courses. Wednesdays

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Utah Mountain Bike and Gravel Racing March 9, 2019 — True GRIT Epic Bike Race, National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Series (NUE) 100 and Marathon SE, Santa Clara, 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. Finish with live music, vendors and beer garden., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, truegritepic.com March 30, 2019 — Red Rock Desert Rampage, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, The XC opener on the traditional Desert Rampage course, with approximately 6 mile lap at Green Valley., Margaret Gibson, 435-2296251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah.com March 30-April 1, 2019 — 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, Kevin McDonald, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies. com, TransRockies.com April 6, 2019 — 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Virgin, UT, 13 mile long course in the UT desert combines sweet single track, with some technical sections, and great climbs. Great introduction to endurance racing or a great trainer for bigger races. Categories from solo to 3 person, including single speed categories. , Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, groraces.com, 6hoursinfroghollow.com April 27, 2019 — 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, 435229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah.com April 27, 2019 — 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. In case of rain, check for a rescheduled date., Chris Magerl, 801-5958293, daymag@hotmail.com, RideWildHorse. com May 3-5, 2019 — Soldier Hollow Pro XCT, Mountain Bike Technical Development Series, UCI Juniors race, Pro XCT series, Midway, UT, On USA Cycling’s Pro Cross Country Tour, takes place at Solider Hollow, a venue of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Featuring category races for all ages and abilities, UCI sanctioning for elites and 17-18 juniors, multiple disciplines, and side events such as a banquet and pancake breakfast, Utah State MTB XC Championship, gravel fondo, short track, XC, biathlon, stage race, MJ Turner, 801-664-6351, mj@summitbikeclub.org, sohobikefest.com, summitbikeclub.org/events/soldier-hollowbike-festival/ May 4, 2019 — Pony Express Gravel Grinder Series, Delta, UT, Minimally-supported 62 or 125-mile (100/200km) gravel ride along the Pony Express Trail. 99% on gravel roads. This is a timed brevet co-sponsored by the national

organization, Randonnneurs USA, held NW of Delta, Utah, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org May 18, 2019 — Three Peaks Classic ICup, Intermountain Cup, Cedar City, UT, Mountain Bike Race XC race #3 in the series, approximately 7.5 mile lap utilizing a compeletely different course than the Desert Rampage or Cactus Hugger., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle. com, ridesouthernutah.com, intermountaincup.com May 25, 2019 — Wasatch 360 6 Hour Race, Utah Offroad Series, Utah Cup, Heber, UT, 6 hr MTB race with Solo, Duo, Trio, and Juniors’ categories. Starts in Heber City, off Coyote Lane, using trails above the UVU Wasatch Campus. Proceeds support Summit Bike Club nonprofit and junior cyclists., MJ Turner, 801664-6351, mj@summitbikeclub.org, summitbikeclub.org June 1-2, 2019 — Sundance Showdown Downhill 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, goride.com, utahdh.org June 8, 2019 — Wasatch 50, Intermountain Cup, Heber, UT, Endurance XC, 25-50 miles. 1700’ per lap., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com June 8, 2019 — Volcano Fire Road 120k Gravel Grinder, , Veyo, UT, Fun and challenging ravel race! 75 miles with 6200’ climbing in the beautiful Pine Valley area north of St George. 56% dirt, 44% pavement. Solo or 2x relay. Famous Veyo Pie at the finish line!, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, gravelgrinder.com June 15, 2019 — Powder Mountain ICup, Intermountain Cup, Powder Mountain, UT, XC race, Distance: 6.3-30 miles, Elevation Gain: 500-1,800’/lap (depending on category), Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com July 6, 2019 — The Rage at Snowbird, Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, XC race. 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. 5-25 miles, 570’ elevation gain per lap, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle. com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com July 13, 2019 — The Crusher in the Tushar, Beaver, UT, 70 grueling miles exploring Southern Utah’s Tushar Mountains on a mix of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. Features 10,000+ of climbing traversing Utah’s highest and most scenic roads. Join us for the original mixed-surface gravel and road classic!, Burke Swindlehurst, roadirt@msn.com, tusharcrusher.com July 13, 2019 — Dirty Devil Gravel Grinder Gran Fondo Relay, Ferron, UT, This 9 stage, 206 mile cycling event takes you through the San Rafael Swell and it’s beautiful high desert plateaus and into the Manti La-Sal mountains along the Skyline Drive ridgeline. Pavement, gravel and dirt roads with potentially a snow drift or two. Can be ridden solo or with a team up to 4 riders - a team of 3 riders is ideal. Truly a one of a kind cycling event. Start: Millsite State Park, Mark Jesperson, 435-637-2453, mark@castlecountrycycling.com, Ed Malmgren, 435-637-2453, ed@castlecountrycycling.com, castlecountrycycling.com, carbonrec.com July 20, 2019 — El Doce at Pow Mow, Powder Mountain - Eden, UT, 12/6 Hour Mountain Bike Race at Powder Mountain, Utah. Solo, Duo and 3-4 Person Teams. 12 Mile lap, 1200’ vertical per lap, 12 hours. Limited to 400 riders., Jenny Scothern, 801-399-1773, jenny@ goalfoundation.com, Clairesse Miljour, 801399-1773, claire@goalfoundation.com, eldoceut.com August 10, 2019 — North Fork Punisher ICup, Intermountain Cup, Liberty, UT, XC race, Distance: 7-28 miles, Elevation Gain: 1,300’/ lap, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff,

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August 17, 2019 — Cedar City Fire Road 100 Gravel Grinder, Cedar City, UT, 100K or 60K options - with over 80% dirt! Chip timed. Prizes for top finishers., Deborah Bowling, 818889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, gravelgrinder.com

March 9, 2019 — Tommy Knocker 10, Silver City, NM, 10 hour race, Seth Bush, 505554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com, ziarides. com/event-register/tommyknocker10

August 17, 2019 — Dirty Arts Gravel Grinder Fondo, Helper, UT, The Fondo is a 62 mile ride on pavement, gravel and dirt roads. The route takes you through central Carbon County exploring some high desert vistas and the foothills of the Manti La-Sal mountains. 5,000’ of climbing and 5,000’ of descending consisting of 2 main long climbs with plenty of short climbs. Enjoy the Helper Arts & Film Festival afterwards for food, drink and fun, if you have the strength. Start: Historic Conoco Station, Mark Jesperson, 435-6372453, mark@castlecountrycycling.com, Ed Malmgren, 435-637-2453, ed@castlecountrycycling.com, castlecountrycycling.com, carbonrec.com August 17, 2019 — Eagle Point Mini Enduro, Beaver, UT, 3 stage enduro mtb race total of about 7 miles with 692’ ascent and 1037’ decent. Course opens at 8:00 am for pre ride and first racer on course at 10:00 am., Lane Tucker, 435-438-3619, 435-438-3700, info@SkiEaglePoint.com, eaglepointresort. com/blog/archive/201807/eagle-point-minienduro-2018 August 17-October 19, 2019 — Utah High School Cycling League, Utah High School Cycling League Race Series, Various Locations, UT, Utah High School Cycling League is an interscholastic mountain bike race series that offers racers from 7th grade to 12th grade. We offer 4 races for each of our three Regions and one State Champs event. Utah league races are the culmination of months of fun and practice on school-based mountain bike teams all over the state. Grades 7-12 participate in individual categories and include both individual and team scoring. Join or start a team in your area. The Utah League has 3000+ students on 90+ teams across the state participating. , Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-885-6884, lori@utahmtb. org, Brooke Howard, 385-227-5741, brooke@ utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org August 31, 2019 — 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 is never on the same trail twice. Over 90% of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, snowchicken.jb@gmail.com, thepcpp.com September 15, 2019 — Tour des 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, 435649-6839, ginger@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org September 28, 2019 — Antelope Island 50K MTB Race, Antelope Island, UT, 5th edition of Antelope 50k Mountain Bike Race will be held at White Rock Bay Trailhead, Antelope Island State Park. There will be 3 race distances: 50k, 25k, and 15k. This is an MTB race on double and single track with varying elevation and some technical stretches on the 50k and 25k distances. Start time 9:00 AM, Packet pickup 7:30 AM., Wynn Hall, 801-941-4255, wynnhall@gmail.com, Matt Hall, 801-648-4659, matt@enduraevents.com, enduraevents.com October 14-15, 2019 — 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, 800562-1268, 435-674-0550, hwsg@seniorgames. net, seniorgames.net November 2-3, 2019 — 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 fallback time change. 13 mile long course in the UT desert combines sweet single track, with some technical sections, and great climbs. 11th Annual, Cimarron Chacon, 970-7593048, info@groraces.com, 25hoursinfroghollow.com

Regional Mountain Bike and Gravel Racing ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond March 2, 2019 — Echo Red 2 Red XC MTB Race, Pendleton, OR, 12, 24, 32 miles, sponsored by Echo Bike & Board, Stephanie Myers, 541289-2444, 541-376-8500, echored2redxc@ hotmail.com, echored2red.com March 8-10, 2019 — Cactus Cup, Fountain Hills, AZ, Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage race, its history dates back to 1991. This is 3 days of racing to crack open the season featuring a Short Track, XC and Enduro event. To chase the Cactus Cup and capture the overall title, all 3 days of the stage race must be completed. STXC, Enduro, XC40, kids race. Held at McDowell Mountain

March 9, 2019 — The Drift Fat Bike, Pinedale, WY, 13 or 28 miles, run, bike, or ski, Upper Green River Valley, held on a groomed trail in the Wind RiverRange, Keri Hull, 907306-9806, keri.koger@gmail.com, thedrift100. com March 15-17, 2019 — DVO Reaper Madness DH ~ DS ~ Enduro, DVO Winter Gravity Series at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV, Open practice on Friday, Saturday, and 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 brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, downhillmike.com March 23, 2019 — White Tank Whirlwind, Waddell, AZ, White Tank Regional Park is a fun course, mixed with a smidge of technical riding. , MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@mbaa. net, mbaa.net March 31, 2019 — Las Lunes MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las Lunes, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, nmors.org April 6-7, 2019 — The Javelina Chase Gravel Grinder, Duncan, AZ, Ghost Mine Rumble 40, 60, & 100 mile mountain bike race in remote mining country. Butterfield Overland Gravel Grinder 25 mile gravel grinder near the old Butterfield Stage route., Daniel Carver, 575-649-9142, daniel.carver@hotmail.com, javelinachase.com April 13, 2019 — Prescott Punisher, Prescott, AZ, Prescott is a great place for mountain biking. The Whiskey 50 will be 2 weeks later so consider racing and staying for a pre-ride the following day., MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@mbaa.net, mbaa.net April 13, 2019 — 12 Hours in the Wild West, Ruidoso, NM, 6 hour and 12 hour race, held at Grindstone Lake Trail system, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com April 19-21, 2019 — Tinker Classic, NUE ( National Ultra endurance Series ), Beatty, NV, MTB Race and Festival, 100k MTB Race and 60k Gravel Gran Fondo Rides +, Guided rides, demo bikes and industry vendors. Enjoy 60 + miles of Single track and many more miles or gravel roads and pavement. The weekend events will include a 3 day Bike Expo with demo’s, festival rides on 60 + miles of single track, the 60 K Gravel Gran Fondo though Death Valley National Park and Rhyolite Ghost town, and the Main Event ! The 100K Tinker Classic Mountain Bike Race. Award Ceremony with fireworks at Spicer Ranch, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, tinkerclassic.com April 26-28, 2019 — Whiskey Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Prescott, AZ, Starting on Prescott’s historical (and lively) Whiskey Row and climbing into the beautifully distracting views of Prescott National Forest, riders will connect some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides.com, epicrides. com April 26-27, 2019 — Smith Mountain Rally, Delta, CO, 1st Annual Smith Mountain Rally consisting of a short evening race on Friday night, a tour ride of both the roads surrounding the Smith Mountain future mountain bike trails and a shuttle provided for those braving the Sidewinder Trail from Delta to Montrose. 2019 version is to give you a taste of what we may bring to the area for a future gravel grinder race / mountain bike race in 2020!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, madness@madracingcolorado.com, madracingcolorado.com April 27, 2019 — La Tierra Torture Mountain Bike Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Santa Fe, NM, fast and flowy course, Jan Bear, 505-6704665, janbea@gmail.com, nmors.org, corecrew.com April 28, 2019 — Hailey – Gannett – Hailey Gravel Grinder, Hailey, ID, Gravel!, Joel Brazil, joelbrazil@hotmail.com, facebook.com/ groups/344440058999915/ May 3-4, 2019 — US Bank 18 Hours of Fruita, Fruita, CO, 15th Annual event at Highline Lake State Park, an oasis in the desert with the famous midnight start. Limited to 100 teams and 30 solos., Mike Heaston, 970-8587220, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, fruita@otesports.com, 18hrsoffruita.com May 4, 2019 — Avimor Coyote Classic, Knobby Tire Series, Avimor, ID, 14th annual - This is real mountain bike racing; not for the weak. High speed rolling double and single track with a ton of climbing. Tight, technical sagebrush single track, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail. com, knobbytireseries.com, brokenspokecycling.com May 4, 2019 — Chino Grinder , Chino Valley, AZ, Endurance Cycling Event- 106 mile gravel grinder from Chino to Williams and back with 9700 feet of climbing with 53 and 42

mile options., AZ Gravel Rides , 480-442-7694, AzGravelRides@gmail.com, azgravelrides. com, chinogrinder.azgravelrides.com May 4, 2019 — Ridgeline Rampage, RME, Castle Rock, CO, 16-mile loop runs clockwise this year with ~1,700 of elevation gain per lap. Distances for all levels, free junior and kids races. Distances: Endurance-48 miles, XC-32 miles, Appetizer-16 miles, Jr 15-18 16 miles, Jr 13-14 10 miles, Jr 11-12 5 miles., Thane Wright, 970-401-1422, tanoricardo@ yahoo.com, rockymountainendurance.com May 4, 2019 — The Encierro Velo Gravel Grinder, Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, Monument, CO, Gravel grinder with 100 km and 50 km options Start/finish location is moved to Spring Valley Cemetery and adding Class 1 Ebike for 50K with later start time (no age or gender classes).Working head and tail light and helmet are required. Maps will be adequate for 50 km but GPS is preferred for 100 km option., Phil Schweizer, 877-743-3566, phil@koobi.com, coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/encierrovelo/the-race May 4, 2019 — Alien Run MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Aztec, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, nmors. org May 4-5, 2019 — Salida Mountain Funduro, Rocky Mountain Enduro Series, Salida, CO, Enduro race for all!, Keith Darner, 719-2211251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions. com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com May 5, 2019 — Fountain-Roubaix Gravel Grinder, Tour of Colorado Series, Fountain, CO, The second gravel grinder in the Series, the Palmer Divide is an epic challenge through El Paso and Douglas Counties with nearly 6000 ft of climbing and 98 miles of dirt roads - a true gravel grinder! 41, 64, 101 mile options, Andy Bohlmann, 719-428-5807, 719-651-1677, info@tourofcolorado.com, tourofcolorado.com May 11, 2019 — Desert Rats Classic, Fruita, CO, 100K or 50k on the world famous Kokopelli Trail. 5 well stocked aid stations and medical support. Relay race too. Sub 10 hour finishers receive Enduro awards and sub 6 hours receive Gonzo awards, plus age group awards. 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, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@geminiadventures.com, Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com, geminiadventures.com May 11, 2019 — Flagstaff Frenzy, Flagstaff, AZ, The 2019 MBAA finals, Anthony Quintile, 928779-5969, flagstaff@absolutebikes.net, MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@mbaa.net, Denise Barron, 928-530-0868, , mbaa.net, absolutebikes.net May 11, 2019 — Quartz Crusher, Grants, NM, 11, 15, and 28 mile loops, follows historic logging and mining roads of Cibola National Forest. While our race course is primarily two track with a little bit of single-track peppered in, it will eventually transfer over to the Quartz Hill trail network., Chris Baca, sirhcacab@gmail. com, cibolatrails.org May 17-19, 2019 — Grand Junction Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Grand Junction, CO, Participants will climb their way out of downtown Grand Junction onto the Uncompahgre Plateau (the world’s largest mesa), while connecting some of the area’s favorite technically challenging singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment in the world famous Lunch Loops trail system and beyond., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides.com, epicrides.com May 18-19, 2019 — 12 and 24 Hours of Disco, Disco/Flathead 12-24 hour series, Salmon, ID, 11ish mile laps, single-track with 1700’ish of climbing per lap, at the foot of the mighty Beaverhead Mountains. Race Solo, or teams of 2 or 4. 12 hours starts and ends on May 18 and 24 hour ends on May 19., Max Lohmeyer, 208-357-9109, 208-756-7613, max@ridesalmon.com, ridesalmon.com May 18, 2019 — Battle the Bear, RME, Lakewood, CO, Distances for all abilities and ages, including the 3-person Relay Team discipline, fast 11.5 mile loop that encircles Bear Creek Lake Park favors a taste for speed, with five short punchy climbs and rolling big ring single-track, sponsor expo village with product sampling, Kidz Zone with jumpy house, and free Warriors Kidz race, Thane Wright, 970-401-1422, tanoricardo@yahoo. com, rockymountainendurance.com May 18, 2019 — The Pony Xpress Gravel 160, Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, Trinidad, CO, 160 km and 80 km options. Held on gravel roads northwest of Trinidad, CO. Working head and tail light and helmet are required. Maps will be adequate for 70 km but GPS is preferred for 160 km option. 6th Annual, ride through the picturesque Spanish Peaks. This event will also include an electric bicycle class with a start time 30 minutes after the event begins., Phil Schweizer, 877743-3566, phil@koobi.com, coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/pony-xpress/ the-race May 18, 2019 — Rattlesnake Rally Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Casper, WY, 120, 60 37, 16 mile options, Explore the lesser known side of Central Wyoming on the historic Oregon Trail. Experience the wild and unforgiving west that has been nearly untouched since the first settlers passed through this area over 160 years ago., Adam Leiferman, 307-462-6038,

leiferman.adam@gmail.com, wyominggravel.com, rattlesnakerally.weebly.com May 18, 2019 — Gem Grit Grinder, Emmett, ID, Gravel Grinder, Gem Grit Grinder is an all-gravel bicycle race on county gravel roads. The race is open to everyone. Benefits the Emmett Valley Friendship Coalition and Food Bank, 21.4 and 44 mile options, Kelsey Spiegel, Kelsey.R.Richards@gmail.com, Nadine Carter, sqirleynut@gmail.com, Boise Velo Women , BoiseVeloWomen@gmail.com, boisevelowomen.com, facebook.com/boisevelowomen May 19, 2019 — Buffalo Creek Enduro, tentative, Revolution Enduro Series, Buffalo Creek, CO, A great early season tune-up to see your fitness and speed check. Race day will feature five stages totaling 24.5 miles of racing and pedal transfers. Black Jack is not one of the stages!, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com May 19, 2019 — High Altitude Classic MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Cloudcroft, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail. com, nmors.org May 24-26, 2019 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 47th Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton. Both are on Saturday 25th and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday 26th we have a Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Grinder,Cruiser Crit, BMX event and vendors., Gaige Sippy, 970-259-4621, director@ironhorsebicycleclassic.com, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com May 25-26, 2019 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Santa Fe, NM, A twoday backcountry race entailing upwards of 6’000 feet of long rocky descents., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro. com, bigmountainenduro.com May 26, 2019 — Helena Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Helena, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com, montanabicycleguild.org May 29, 2019 — Mullet Cycling Classic, Missoula, MT, 2 rider relay race, mullets encouraged, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@gmail.com, mtbmissoula.org June 1-2, 2019 — Grand Enduro, Grand Junction, CO, 3rd Annual, Race the top 3 trails of the Lunch Loops (Ribbon, Gunny, and Free Lunch) with amazing views in the background. This is the only race on the Ribbon... come see what it’s like to ride up to 50mph on a big slab of rock! 22-35 minutes of racing over 6.2 miles of trail. 2.5-4 hours of total ride time covering ~22 miles., John Klish, 970-744-4450, madness@madracingcolorado.com, madracingcolorado.com June 1, 2019 — EROCK Sunrise to Sunset, Castle Rock, CO, 4th Annual 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. For teams and solos., Scott Olmsted, 303-282-9015, info@elephantrockride.com, Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@ clippedinevents.com, erockrace.com June 1, 2019 — Lost and Found Gravel Grinder, Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Lake Davis, CA, 100, 60, 30 mile gravel rides, Live acoustic music, excellent food and beverages, Greg Williams, willie@sierratrails.org, lostandfoundbikeride.com June 1, 2019 — The Dead Swede Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Sheridan, WY, 40 or 100 miles, Adam Leiferman, 307462-6038, leiferman.adam@gmail.com, Sheridan Bicycle Company , 307-763-4481, , wyominggravel.com, thedeadswede.com June 1, 2019 — The Angry Horse Gravel Grinder, Idaho Falls, ID, Come crush some gravel and Ride the Angry Horse. This fully supported ride offers three different routes. The Filly Run is a rolling 10 miles of all gravel fun, the Colt Run is 45 miles and 4200 vertical feet of climbing. Finally the Stud Run is 120 miles of epic suffering, rolling all the way down and around Blackfoot Reservoir and on through the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, before turning up Horse Creek. Register at USACycling.com ALL of the proceeds will go to saving Wild Mustangs. Come out and ride the untamed., Brooke Jeffs, 208-528-0664, ridetheangryhorse@yahoo.com, cbibikes. com, ridetheangryhorse.com June 1, 2019 — Salida720, Salida, CO, 12 hour race. Several beer sponsors with 3 free beer coupons with entry. Options for 4, 3, and 2 group racers as well as solo racers., Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com June 2, 2019 — Yeti Beti Bike Bash p/b Stan’s No Tubes, Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, Women’s only mountain bike race and festival including: Little Bellas Girls Camp and VIDA MTB Series Clinic. All ages and abilities welcome., Amy Thomas, 720-878-7363, betibikebash@gmail.com, Sarah Rowley, 503-805-0043, sarah@mountaingrownmarketing.com, betibikebash.com June 6-9, 2019 — Missoula XC PRO XCT at Marshall Mountain, US Pro XCT, Western Montana Trail Series, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Missoula, MT, Steep, technical climbs and descents will alternate between single track, double track, and infrequent dirt road sections. 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. Pro XCT plus UCI Juniors 17-18. Homesteader 6 hour on Saturday, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@gmail.com, wmtrail.org, usacycling.org June 8, 2019 — Fears, Tears and Beers Enduro, Ely, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed sections 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, 775296-2162, krobeg@mwpower.net, elynevada.net/events/fearstearsbeers.html June 8, 2019 — Knobby 9 to 5, Knobby Tire Series, McCall, ID, High speed rolling doubletrack. Tight, technical sagebrush single-track, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs. Single speeders’ dream., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com June 8, 2019 — Gowdy Grinder, Cheyenne, WY, Cross country mountain bike race that

takes place on the trails of Curt Gowdy State Park in southeastern Wyoming. The beginner 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 typical of Curt Gowdy., Jodee Pring, 307-631-2980, WyoXMTB@gmail.com, wyohsmtbikeracing. com/fundraising-via-our-local-race-thegowdy-grinder June 8-9, 2019 — 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest, N24, Albuquerque, NM, 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest provides everything that you want from a 24 Hour Race. We have an amazing course with epic singletrack winding through meadows, pines and aspens. Seriously, the Zuni Mountains outside of Gallup, NM are a great place to ride. We have an awesome venue in the ponderosa pines with plenty of space to hang out with friends and family and hang your hammock. And, Zia Rides creates a great party atmosphere with vendors, movies, food, kids activities, and fun for everyone., Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com June 8, 2019 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Meg Rhoades, 775-289-3720, Meg.rhoades@ elynevada.com, elynevada.net June 8-10, 2019 — Rocky Mountain Race Series Pajarito, Los Alamos, NM, XC, DH, STXC, Slalom, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@ chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com June 8, 2019 — Homesteader 6 Hour, Missoula, MT, solo, duo, quad, Ben Horan, 312-5025997, bfhoran@gmail.com, mtbmissoula.org June 8, 2019 — Peninsula Jam, RME, Frisco, CO, 7 mile rolling singletrack course on the Peninsula overlooking Lake Dillon, at the Frisco Adventure Park. , Thane Wright, 970401-1422, tanoricardo@yahoo.com, rockymountainendurance.com June 9, 2019 — Granby Ranch Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Granby Ranch, CO, This event is a one day race a short drive from the Denver area. This bike park is small but mighty, offering fun technical trails. Race day will offer a mix back country and lift access racing., David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com June 9, 2019 — Powderhorn Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Powderhorn, CO, one day, lift service race, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com June 9, 2019 — Wellington Cross Border Gravel Grinder, Tour of Colorado Series, Wellington, CO, The second gravel grinder in the Series, the Wellington Cross-Border is an epic challenge through Northern Colorado and Wyoming with nearly 4400 ft of climbing and miles of dirt roads - a true gravel grinder!, Andy Bohlmann, 719-428-5807, 719-651-1677, info@tourofcolorado.com, tourofcolorado. com June 14-16, 2019 — NW Cup Downhill Series - PRO GRT at Tamarack, Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Donnelly , ID, Downhill race. Held at Tamarack Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, PRO GRT too, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@ nwcup.com, nwcup.com June 14-16, 2019 — Carson City Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Carson City, NV, At the Carson City Off-Road, riders of all skill levels will enjoy big climbs, long singletrack descents and expansive views of Lake Tahoe, the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, and the historic Washoe Valley while being immersed in 3-days of mountain bike culture accented by free live music., Dave Castro, 520-6231584, info@epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides.com, epicrides.com June 15, 2019 — Sun Valley XC Race, Sun Valley, ID, Details TBA, MJ Turner, 801-6646351, mj@summitbikeclub.org, summitbikeclub.org June 21-23, 2019 — Black Hills Mountain Festival MTB Races, Rapid City, SD, 12 hour night race starting at 8:00 pm Saturday and ends at 8 am Sunday. The course consists of an approximate 8 mile loop with 1800 feet of elevation gain and consisting mostly single track trail. Plus, youth XC race., Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, specialevents@ rcgov.org, Black Hills MTB Festival , blackhillsmountainfest@gmail.com, bhfattirefestival. com, rcparksandrec.org June 22, 2019 — Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race, Tahoe City, CA, Race in the cross country race, 4 hour or 8 hour race as a solo or on a team of 2, 3 or 4 (teams of 3 and 4 apply to the 8hr race only). The course is approximately 12.6 miles. Fast lap times are around 50 minutes. Cross country race is two laps. , Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com June 24-30, 2019 — Crested Butte Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, The World’s Oldest Mountain Bike Festival celebrates 39 years with an Amateur Film Festival, Chainless World Championships, Fat Tire 40, Junior Wildflower Classic, Bridges of the Butte townie tour, Pinnacle Race Series at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, guided rides, clinics, and great memories!, Kat Cooke, 970-349-6438, events@cbchamber.com, cbbikeweek.com June 29, 2019 — Coal Country Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Gillette, WY, 25, 55, and 136 mile options with start times at 6 a.m. for 136 miles, 7 a.m. for 55 miles, and 8 a.m. for 25 mile option. For intermediate to experienced cyclists but doable for most. Cash purse. Festival with live music, street dancing, games, and a bike raffle. , Adam Leiferman, 307-462-6038, leiferman.adam@ gmail.com, David Bauer, 307-660-1570, dbauerl36@gmail.com, wyominggravel.com, energyaddicts.net June 29, 2019 — Bogus Basin Marathon and Cross Country, Knobby Tire Series, Bogus Basin, ID, Cross country and marathon mtb race, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com July 7, 2019 — 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, lungburning climbs and rocky, steep terrain. Solo

Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 25 or Tandem 50m. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@ lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com

experience a wide range of trails in Telluride, from 1,000 feet of hard hitting downhill in the Mountain Village Bike Park, to arduous climbs and technical turns on the historic mining paths., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com

July 13, 2019 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Northstar, CA, Ride 50K or 100K of rocky summits, breathtaking pine forests and beautiful Lake Tahoe views. 100K riders can qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, youphoriacontact@ gmail.com, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, tahoetrailmtb.com, youphoriaproductions.com

July 28-30, 2019 — Rocky Mountain Race Series Powderhorn, Mesa, CO, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions. com

July 13, 2019 — Enduro Pescado Whitefish Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Whitefish, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. com

July 28, 2019 — Oak Flats MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Albequerque, NM, fast and flowy course, Jan Bear, 505-6704665, janbea@gmail.com, Par , 505-730-2615, parmenides.orpinel@gmail.com, nmors.org, oakflatsmtb.com

July 13, 2019 — Breckenridge 100, RME, Breckenridge, CO, Colorado’s premier off-road endurance race, the 13th annual BRECK 100, climbs 13,719 feet over 100 miles. Not quite ready for the Ultra 100? Challenge your abilities and ride the B-68 Marathon, the B-32 XC, or enter a two or three-person relay team, Colorado State Marathon Championship, Thane Wright, 970401-1422, tanoricardo@yahoo.com, rockymountainendurance.com

August 1-4, 2019 — Downieville Classic, Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Downieville, CA, All mountain, cross country, and downhill races, Live music, premium beer, food vendors and anall-weekend mainstreet industry expo top off the event, mountain bike festival, Greg Williams, willie@sierratrails.org, downievilleclassic.com

July 13, 2019 — Philipsburg 46, Western Montana Trail Series, Philipsburg, MT, Cross country race., Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@gmail.com, mtbmissoula.org July 13, 2019 — Brundage Mountain Cross Country, Knobby Tire Series, McCall, ID, Cross country and endurance mtb race on Sunday, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com July 13, 2019 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Winter Park, CO, 3-4 stages enduro, Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com July 14, 2019 — Victor Gravel Grinder, Tour of Colorado Series, Victor, CO, The Victor Gold Rush is an epic gravel challenge in the heart of the Rockies with nearly 9000 ft of climbing and incredible views. Start and finish in downtown Victor! 93.3 miles, Andy Bohlmann, 719-428-5807, 719-651-1677, info@tourofcolorado.com, tourofcolorado. com July 19-21, 2019 — Rocky Mountain Race Series, Angel Fire, NM, XC, DH, STXC, Slalom, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com July 20-21, 2019 — Steamboat Springs Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Steamboat Springs, CO, Saturday racing will start with a shuttle ride to access new never raced trails for 3-4 Stages in the back country. Sunday August 19, will be three Stages with lift and pedal transfers at the Steamboat Bike Park and Forest Service trail system, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com July 23-28, 2019 — USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, Winter Park, CO, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org, usacycling.org July 26-28, 2019 — Leadville Stage Race, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, 100M (100 miles over three days), Team Option. Experience the legendary Leadville Trail 100 course over three days. Push the pace to see what you’re made of, or use the stages to prepare or qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 in August. This is one amazing party, with daily stage prizes, raffles, unmatched swag, food, beer and live music. , Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@lifetimefitness. com, leadvilleraceseries.com July 27, 2019 — Laramie Range Epic, Laramie, WY, The Laramie Range Epic (Formerly the Laramie Enduro) will have two course options, 30/60ish miles. 80% singletrack from smooth and flowy to steep and technical. Choose the One & Done to do one lap, or, the Laramie Range Epic to do two laps. Aid stations with fresh food, water and performance nutrition. Legendary after-party with live music, awards, cash pay-outs, raffle, free refreshments and warm, fresh food! Limited on-course camping and room specials, Dewey Gallegos, 307-742-5533, racedirector@laramieenduro.org, laramieenduro. org July 27, 2019 — Butte 100 Races, Butte, MT, Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options, and a Sorini 25 mile option. 13th Annual, Stephanie Sorini, 406-490-7632, stephaniesorini@ butte100.com, butte100.com July 27, 2019 — 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., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com July 27, 2019 — Lone Peak’s Revenge Big Sky Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. com, montanabicycleguild.org July 27, 2019 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Telluride, CO, 3-4 stages enduro, stages will be broken up across the box canyon, mixing bike park and backcountry terrain. Competitors will

August 2-4, 2019 — NW Cup Downhill Series, Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Kellogg, ID, Downhill race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/ JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-7974288, scott@nwcup.com, nwcup.com August 3, 2019 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, 11th Annual! Staging begins at the Grand Targhee Resort, ample lodging and amenities available. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, each lap features approx. 4,000 ft climbing on single and double-track trails. The race course is on an IMBA Epic trails at Grand Targhee. Total elevation for the 100 mile race is approx. 13,000 ft. 100 mile (3 laps), 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. The 100 mile race is part of the NUE Series and the 100 k is a new NUE marathon series race., Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee. com/pierres-hole-50-100-mountain-bikerace/ August 3-4, 2019 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC sanctioned downhill races in two days. , Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@utahdh.org, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com, go-ride.com, utahdh.org August 3, 2019 — Joe Cosley Pancake Ride Gravel Grinder, Whitefish, MT, The Uff da 184 rolls out to about 184 miles with 18k of climbing and descending. The route is a loop, with an aid station at about mile 40, 100, 150, and a convenience store at mile 60. The route rolls over mixed surfaces. 90% dirt and 10% chipseal/pavement. Roads are a combination of Forest Service, Montana Dept. of Resources, BLM and County. Dirt roads are improved and suitable for 2 wheel drive vehicles. Paved roads are, well paved. All roads are open to general vehicle traffic,, Brad Lamson, , pancakeride.com August 3, 2019 — Eagle Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Eagle, CO, Stop 4 at Eagle CO is the series Finale for the 2019 Revolution Enduro. This new venue for the series will be a big one day back country race venturing up into the high country with both technical and high speed courses! We’re excited to serve up new trails to the Colorado enduro racing scene. Look for course maps to be released in July., David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com August 3-4, 2019 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, 3-4 stages enduro, Big Sky Resort has more than 50 miles of hiking and biking trails, with more than 40 miles dedicated to mountain biking., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com August 4, 2019 — Race Montana Triathlon, Great Falls, MT, Electric City Water Park, Olympic and Sprint distances, youth short and long courses, Ron Ray, info@racemt. com, racemt.com/event/race-montanatriathlon, racemttri.com August 10, 2019 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Leadville Trail 100 is one of the most notorious and challenging bike races in the world. 100 mile outand-back. , Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com August 10, 2019 — Tamarack Twister, Knobby Tire Series, Donnelly, ID, Cross country and enduro race on Sunday at a beautiful venue. Cross County race, Fast and flowy, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com August 16-17, 2019 — Ruby Mountain Relay, Wells, NV, 184 mile relay gravel grinder., Robert Johnson, 775-340-5943, 801-718-0557, rubymountainrelay@gmail.com, rubymountainrelay.com August 17-18, 2019 — Big Mountain Enduro/ Enduro World Series Aspen Snowmass, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Aspen Snowmass, CO, Aspen Snowmass will host the BME Finals for 2018. The two-day event will blend high altitude riding adventures mixed with some of the biggest descents and best riding in the area. , Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@ bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com

August 17-18, 2019 — 12 and 24 Hours of Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to provide awareness and adaptive equipment to individuals living with paralysis and other life altering disabilities. Race features both bicycle and hand cycle courses. Held in Herron Park., Tia Celentano, 406-261-1769, info@24hoursofflathead. org, 24hoursofflathead.org, facebook. com/24HoursOfFlathead August 18, 2019 — SBT GRVL Gravel Grinder, Steamboat Springs, CO, 6:30 am on Yampa Street. Three distances: 37/100/141 miles with 2000/6000/9000 feet of climbing, respectively. Mixed surface with the majority on hard packed gravel roads, Amy Charity, 970-215-4045, info@sbtgrvl.com, August 23-25, 2019 — NW Cup Downhill Series, Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Whitefish, MT, Downhill race. Held at Whitefish Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup.com, nwcup.com August 24-25, 2019 — 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. It’s going to be a weekend long celebration of the Tetons. , Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtarghee.com, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com, grandtarghee.com August 24, 2019 — Big Sky Biggie, Big Sky, MT, 30 and 50 Mile races on Saturday, Short Track on Sunday, Starting in Big Sky’s Town Center (Meadow Village) and climbing into the scenic views from Lone Peak and Buck Ridge, riders will ride some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment, Natalie Osborne, 907-223-0858, natalie@wonderbuild.com, bigskybiggie.com August 24, 2019 — Lake City Alpine 50, Lake City, CO, This lung-busting race will take you by the iconic Lake San Cristobal before climbing through the alpine tundra to the two of the highest passes in Colorado: Cinnamon Pass (12,640 feet) and Engineer Pass (12,800) feet. The race will feature over 7,500 feet of climbing through some of the most incredible sections of the San Juan Mountains. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event. benefit the Town of Lake City and the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy., Michael Fleishman, mike@lakecityalpine50.com, lakecityalpine50.com August 29-September 1, 2019 — Rebecca’s Private Idaho Gravel Grinder and Festival, Ketchum, ID, Lifestyle, mountain bike and outdoor festival staged in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho over Labor Day Weekend. The cornerstone of the two-day event is a 100-mile Gravel Grinder (or 50-mile option) mountain bike race & ride in the scenic Pioneer Mountains of Central Idaho, with renown mountain bike champion and endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch. The weekend activities are centered around giving back to Rebecca’s favorite local, national and global cycling charities. Join the “Queen of Pain” on this beautiful route that ends in a great down-home party with food, festivities, music, and libations., Colleen Quindlen, 254-541-9661, colleen@ rebeccarusch.com, rebeccasprivateidaho. com September 1, 2019 — Royal 50 Mountain Bike Race, Canon City, CO, The Royal 50 takes place on a challenging singletrack

course overlooking the famed Royal Gorge. Multiple distances options, including 20 or 50 miles. Elevation gains of over 1,000 or 2,000 feet (depending on course), Ashlee Sack, 719-248-6376, coordinator@joinFAR. org, royal50.com, joinfar.org

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., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@ epicrides.com, epicrides.com

September 1, 2019 — Signal Peak Challenge MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Silver City, NM, 12, 25, and 31 mile races, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Martyn Pearson, 575-654-3966, martynpearson56@gmail.com, signalpeakchallenge. com, nmors.org

October 5, 2019 — Road Apple Rally MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Farmington, NM, The Road Apple Rally began in 1981 as a competition between horses and bicycles. It has since become a bicycle only race and stands as the longest running annual mountain bike race in the United States. Bring the family for a day of fun and try the children’s riding obstacle course. This celebrated mountain bike race features five divisions: Beginner, Pro, Expert, Sport, Single Speed. The Beginner course is a 15 mile loop, all others ride the full 30 mile Road Apple Rally course. Both courses feature the whoops, where you spend more time in the air then on the ground! Course terrain also includes short climbs, flats, sandy arroyos and sharp corners. , Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Leslie Mueller, 505599-1184, lmueller@fmtn.org, fmtn.org/277/ Road-Apple-Rally, nmors.org

September 7, 2019 — Barn Burner 104, Leadville Race Series, 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, Jeff Frost, 928-380-0633, canisbleu@gmail.com, barnburnermtb.com, leadvilleraceseries. com September 14, 2019 — 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 14-15, 2019 — Two Moon 24, Glendo, WY, 24 hour race on the trails of Glendo State Park in eastern Wyoming. 9.5 mile loop; approximately 10 laps possible. Fun time all night with hot breakfast served Sunday morning!, Niesey Heckart, 307-7611741, niesey@laramieracing.com, twomoon24.com, laramieracing.com September 15, 2019 — Junior Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Crested Butte, CO, For ages 10-17, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com September 15, 2019 — High Desert Screamer MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Gallup, NM, Takes place on the High Desert Trail System, a series of loops on the pristine mesas overlooking Gallup. The course is primarily single-track, hard packed clay interspersed with slick rock, small climbs and technical sections., Jan Bear, 505-6704665, janbea@gmail.com, Andy Stravers, 505-862-2442, SquashBlossomClassic@gmail. com, nmors.org September 21-22, 2019 — Rendezvous Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Teton Village, WY, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. com, montanabicycleguild.org September 22, 2019 — Horny Toad Hustle MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las Cruces, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Dave Halliburton, 575312-5991, gotdirtnm@gmail.com, hornytoadhustle.com, nmors.org September 28, 2019 — Grinduro, Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Quincy, CA, 62 miles of pavement, gravel, and singletrack with a TON of climbing and twisty descents. Most of the ride is casual, there are four timed sections that are designed to cater to specific strengths. Grinduro racers and spectators are treated tothree days of camping, live music (including a late-night DJ), beer, awesome food, and campfires., Greg Williams, willie@sierratrails.org, grinduro.com October 4-6, 2019 — Monarch Crest Enduro, Rocky Mountain Enduro Series, Salida, CO, 5 stage epic backcountry enduro in the San Isabel and Gunnison National Forests., Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com October 5, 2019 — Tour of the White Mountains, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest

October 5-6, 2019 — Glorieta Cyclocross, Glorieta, NM, New Mexico-El Paso Regional XC Championship, Glorieta Camps, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, core-crew.com October 5, 2019 — 6 Hours of Disco, Anaconda, MT, Held at Discovery Ski Area, A lap format race lasting 6 hours plus one lap. It will start and end in front of Discovery Ski Lodge. Finishers with the most laps wins, Finishers with the same number of laps will then go by time (or first over the start finish line)., Brian Cyr, 406-563-5538 ext. 15, info@anacondatrailsociety.com, anacondatrailsociety.com, anacondatrailsociety.com/6-hours-of-disco/ October 18-20, 2019 — USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships, Durango, CO, Collegiate National Championships and Montana High School Championships, Chuck Hodge, 719-4344200, chodge@usacycling.org, Chad Sperry, chad@gorge.net, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@gmail.com, usacycling.org October 26, 2019 — Prescott 6er, Prescott, AZ, 6 hour and 12 hour mountain bike race on a 9 mile loop with solo, duo, junior, masters and singlespeed categories, Breanna Bissell, 480-734-0558, info@mangledmomentum. com, prescott6er.com October 26, 2019 — Mount Lemmon Gravel Grinder, Oracle, AZ, 3rd Annual, 40, 50, 60 mile options on the back gravel roads of Mt. Lemmon with elevation gains ranging from 3,000 to 8,000ft. Begins at 7 a.m. at the YMCA - Triangle Y Ranch just north of Tucson on the “backside” of the Santa Catalina Mountains., John McCarrell, 615-636-4828, john@mtlemmongravelgrinder.com, mtlemmongravelgrinder.com November 8-10, 2019 — Bootleg Canyon Gravity and Demo Fest, DVO Suspension, Alchemy Bikes, Trucker Co, Boulder City, NV, Please join us at our 6th annual Bootleg Canyon Gravity Fest. Expect more shuttles, more group rides, more demos, product demos, huck and bunny hop contests, daily happy hour and free camping!, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, downhillmike.com November 16, 2019 — 12 Hours of Fury, Fountain Hills, AZ, 12 Hours of Fury will test your body, mind and mountain biking skills. The race will begin and end at the Four Peaks Staging Area in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The 15 mile loop is smooth, fast and fun. The most loops in 12 hours wins it!, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913,

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Utah Weekly Road Race Series Utah Criterium Series — Locations TBD, Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, Saturdays at 11 am in March - Tuesdays at 6pm, April - through September, A and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, Locations TBD, Marek Shon, 801-2092479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries. com

May 11, 2019 — Marek’s Road Race, UCA Series, TBA, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, race2wheels.com May 17, 2019 — Bear Lake Classic Individual Hill Climb, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 5 mile uphill climb from Garden City Office to the Summit of Bear Lake. Racers will start on 60-second intervals and will climb right hand side of road, single file. Portion of the same route as 2015 Tour of Utah, Stage 1. , Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. com, extramileracing.com, racebearlake. com

Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the International Center, Marek Shon, 801-2092479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries. com

May 18, 2019 — Bear Lake Classic Road Race, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat loop (or 102 double lap) with some rolling hills on east shore, followed by a flat and fast finish – a beautiful race around Bear Lake., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com, racebearlake.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. Wednesdays April April - August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com

May 25, 2019 — 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 Championship, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing. com

Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Utah Crit 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, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com

June 7-8, 2019 — Farm Bureau Omnium, UCA Series, Daybreak, UT, Criterium, Road Race and Time Trial. USAC license required- oneday licenses available. Proceeds from the race go to benefit Bikes for Kids Utah. Circuit Race on Friday at Utah Motorsport park Saturday morning TT in SLC, Saturday night Crit at the UMP, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, race2wheels.com, bikesforkidsutah.com

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, Travis Dunn, travis.dunn@usu.edu, loganraceclub.org

Utah Road Racing March 9, 2019 — UTCS Crit, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, location TBD, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com March 23, 2019 — UTCS Crit, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, location TBD, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com March 30, 2019 — Utah Motorsports Campus Circuit Race, UCA Series, Tooele, UT, Burn rubber on the smooth and fast surface of the Utah Motorsports Campus., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com April 6, 2019 — Hell of the North, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, It’s back, Utah’s spring classic, 4 mile laps including 1 mile of dirt, loads of fun., Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ gmail.com, race2wheels.com April 13, 2019 — 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, 801-870-4578, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am.com April 19-20, 2019 — Utah Valley Stage Race, UCA Series, Goshen, UT, stage race, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. com, extramileracing.com May 4, 2019 — 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. 32 to 60 mile options. $2,000 cash plus prizes., James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, ferguson8118@comcast.net, bmbbc.com May 4, 2019 — 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, 800-635-1792, 970275-1633, info@granfondomoab.com, granfondomoab.com

June 7-8, 2019 — Moab to St. George Relay, 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 at Unity Park in Ivins., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, info@enduranceutah.com, visionrelay.com June 15, 2019 — Utah State Time Trial Championship, UCA Series, Location TBD, UT, Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454, dan@balancedartmultisport.com, balancedartmultisport. com/utah-state-time-trial-championship/ June 20-22, 2019 — Utah Summer Games, Utah Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, Hill Climb (4 miles with average grade of 7%, Time Trial (10 miles out and back course), Criterium (.95 mile closed course, counter clockwise) , Road Race (20, 40 and 60 mile course) with overall Omnium., Casey McClellan, 435-865-8421, 435-8658422, mcclellan@suu.edu, Steve Ahlgreen, 435-865-8421, 435-865-8423, ahlgreen@suu. edu, utahsummergames.org June 22, 2019 — Porcupine Hill Climb, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, 18th Annual, Start: Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at the Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Citizen’s and licensed rider categories. State Championship Hill Climb for licensed cateogories. 14.7 miles, 3800’ of climbing! , Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com, bikereg. com/porcupine June 28-29, 2019 — Sa-Lo Stage Race, Salem, UT, 3 days, 4 stages: crit, time trial, mountain stage (3 climbs!), road race, HQ and the starting location of each stage will be at the Salem Rec Center located at 100 North and 100 East, Ken Meads, 801-822-9459, ken@ kenmeads.com, sa-lo.com July 13, 2019 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, 8th annual, Beginning in 2019, the Cache Gran Fondo has been chosen as an UCI World Championship Qualifier, and riders of all abilities invited. 38, 50, 70 and 112-mile courses follow a fun, mostly-flat scenic route through Northern and Cache Valley, UT with a challenging hill in each. The finish is a festival on a closed-off city-block in downtown Logan including race prizes, (UCI winners jersey and medal), recreational rider prizes, finisher medals, and unique jerseys at cost. 25% of UCI racers in 16 age categories qualify for

UCI World Championships., Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail.com, July 20, 2019 — The Salt Lake Criterium, USA Crits Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Professional and amateur categories, expo and more! Benefits the Utah Food Bank, Eric Gardiner, 801-660-9173, ericgardiner@gmail.com, saltlakecriterium.com July 26-27, 2019 — 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, Chad Neusmeyer, 801-856-7018, chad@ saintstosinners.com, SaintstoSinners.com July 27, 2019 — Ophir Road Race, UCA Series, Ophir, UT, 19-68 Mile courses from Ophir Canyon to Dugway and looping back for a solid uphill finish., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing. com August 10, 2019 — Utah Tour de Donut, Highland, UT, 12th Annual event - Most fun you’ll have on a bike. Three 7-mile laps, eat donuts to reduce your time. Starts at 8:00 am., Glenn Smith, 801-477-5214, info@utahtourdedonut. org, utahtourdedonut.org August 10, 2019 — Snowbird Hill Climb, Snowbird, UT, Join us for the 41st Annual Snowbird Bicycle Hill Climb! Climb 10 miles and 3,500 feet! 8 am start on 9400 S. near 20th East, climb to Snowbird’s entry II. 10 miles, 3500. vertical. The grueling road bike race up the canyon brings competitors to the base of Snowbird. , Breanne Nalder, 801550-0434, breannenalder@gmail.com, snowbird.com/event/bicycle-hill-climb, bikereg. com/snowbird-bicycle-hill-climb August 12-18, 2019 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Various, UT, The Tour of Utah is a UCI 2.HC sanctioned stage race for the top men’s teams in the world. As America’s Toughest Stage Race, the race covers more than 500 miles across Utah, and 52,000 feet of climbing. It is broadcast worldwide on Tour Tracker and is free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-7000, info@tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com August 17, 2019 — Wildflower Hill Climb, Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb during the 65 mile course option in this women-only cycling event. , Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, info@wildfloweroutdoor.com, wildfloweroutdoor.com August 17, 2019 — The Ultimate Challenge Presented by University of Utah Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route before the pros start, with the same climbs and high altitude finish. This ride has earned the title of “America’s Toughest One Day Cycling Adventure” and for this year will feature timing on the final climb up Little Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-7000, info@tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com August 23-26, 2019 — Hoodoo 500, Planet Ultra Grand Slam Endurance Series, 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 August 31, 2019 — West Mountain Road Race, UCA Series, Benjamin, UT, 100 Miles of rolling terrain around West Mountain in Utah County, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com September 7, 2019 — LOTOJA Classic Road Race, Logan, UT, 37th Annual, 1 day, 3 states, 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY, Brent Chambers, 801-5460090, info@lotoja.com, lotoja.com October 8-11, 2019 — Huntsman World Senior Games Cycling, 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, 800562-1268, 435-674-0550, hwsg@seniorgames. net, seniorgames.net

October 12, 2019 — 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, 801-870-4578, sports@ sports-am.com, sports-am.com

Regional Weekly Road Race Series May 14-July 16, 2019 — 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 except June 4 and June 21, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, idahobikeracing@yahoo.com, Kevin Spiegel, idahobikeracing@gmail.com, idahobikeracing.org

Regional Road Racing ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond March 1-3, 2019 — Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tucson, AZ, 3-day USA Cycling stage race featuring a challenging 3.2 mile prologue, a 20.5 mile loop road race and 5.6 mile circuit circuit race. $10,000 purse includes equal payout for men and women, Caroline Leonard, 520-444-7607, tucsonbicycleclassic@gmail.com, March 9, 2019 — 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, azcycling.org March 23, 2019 — Louisville Criterium, Louisville, CO, Kick off the spring season at one of the fastest races in Colorado. Louisville offers fast flowing corners, a power incline, and wide open roads to really put the hammer down!, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, whitelinecycling.com March 30, 2019 — Speedwagon Classic, Polson, MT, Road and Gravel race, Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, 406-883-9264, seeleyspeedwagon@gmail.com, montanacycling.net April 6, 2019 — Spring Breakout Series #1, SWICA, Boise, ID, 16 mile loop, 1-4 loops depending on category, held in Kuna, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. com, springseries.com April 6-7, 2019 — The Javelina Chase Omnium, Duncan, AZ, USA Cycling AZ State Road Race Championships for Juniors and Masters and Races for Cat. 1-5; Collegiate Omnium Events-road race, time trials & criterium; Ghost Mine Rumbles (gravel grinder events)20, 40, and 60 Miles; Fun Rides - 20, 40, and 60 Miles, Daniel Carver, 575-649-9142, daniel. carver@hotmail.com, javelinachase.com

hebermtsports@yahoo.com, idahocycling. com April 27, 2019 — Spring Breakout Series #3, SWICA, Boise, ID, 16 mile loop, 1-4 loops depending on category, held in Kuna, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. com, springseries.com April 28, 2019 — Koppenburg Road Race, Superior, CO, The infamous Koppenberg Race, featuring the climb (17% grade), is the queen of the spring time cycling events in Colorado. This rustic setting sits next to, and incorporates parts of the Morgul Bismark Course. Boulder’s Spring Classic is set to make you suffer, and “the climb” is set to be the deciding factor once again. The Koppenberg is a 5.5 mile road race circuit, with 300ft of elevation gain per lap, and includes 2 miles on a packed dirt road. Those who do well here are marked men and women at the King of the spring time cycling events, the Superior Morgul, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits. com, whitelinecycling.com May 1-5, 2019 — Tour of the Gila, Silver City, NM, 5 stages, UCI men, UCI women, amateur categories, great spring racing!, Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, brennan5231@comcast.net, tourofthegila.com May 3-5, 2019 — Tour de Bloom Stage Race, Wenatchee, WA, A three-day cycling event organized by the Wenatchee Valley Velo Club. The event features a road race on Friday, an out and back 10 Mile TT, a twilight criterium in historic downtown Wenatchee on Saturday afternoon and evening, and a road race among the rolling wheat fields near Waterville in adjacent Douglas County on Sunday. The event is USA Cycling-certified. Tour de Bloom is held during Wenatchee’s famous Apple Blossom Festival., Ace Bollinger, 509-679-5003, acebollinger@nwi. net, wenatcheevalleyvelo.com/currentevent/tour-de-bloom/ May 10-12, 2019 — USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, Augusta, GA, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org, usacycling.org May 18, 2019 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, Benefits the Independence Pass Foundation. 24th 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, independencepass.org May 18-19, 2019 — Superior Morgul Omnium, Superior, CO, 8 mile time trial, team time trial, Superior Morgul road race, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, whitelinecycling.com May 19, 2019 — Bearmouth Road Race, Missoula, MT, Alex Gallego, 406-721-6525, alex@missoulabicycleworks.com, missoulabicycleworks.com

April 12-14, 2019 — 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, 509386-1149, 509-525-4949, mike@allegrocyclery. com, Kathyrn Austin, 509-964-8951, kathyrn@ allegrocyclery.com, tofww.org

May 24-26, 2019 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 47th Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton. Both are on Saturday 25th and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday 26th we have a Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Grinder,Cruiser Crit, BMX event and vendors., Gaige Sippy, 970-259-4621, director@ironhorsebicycleclassic.com, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

April 20, 2019 — Spring Breakout Series #2, SWICA, Boise, ID, 16 mile loop, 1-4 loops depending on category, held in Kuna, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. com, springseries.com

June 1, 2019 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Team Challenge, Boise, ID, 9th Annual - Team relay road race from Boise to Sun Valley, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com

April 27, 2019 — Tax Day Road Race, UCA Series, Marsh Valley, ID, Great circuit race, start and finish at Marsh Valley High School. This is the old Gate City Grind Course., Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. net, Bob and Kris Walker, bobandkrisw@ yahoo.com, Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506,

June 1, 2019 — 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’. Breathtaking views. All ages are welcome to come & join in the fun!, Cindy Higgins, 208-983-8550, chiggins@syrin-

Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 27 gahospital.org, syringahospital.org/hill-of-itchallenge.html June 1-2, 2019 — Flagstaff Omnium, Flagstaff, AZ, Climb to the Snowbowl Ski Area, 6.34 miles-1850 ft of Climbing - avg 5.6%, WilliamsPerkinsville Road Race, Kyle , 928-773-1862, singletrackbikes@yahoo.com, singletrackbikes.com/flagstaffomnium June 20-23, 2019 — USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships p/b Papa John’s, Hagerstown, MD, Elite, U23 and Junior Road National Championships., Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@usacycling. org, usacycling.org June 27-30, 2019 — USA Cycling Professional Road, ITT, and Criterium National Championships, Knoxville , TN, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@usacycling.org, usacycling.org July 4-7, 2019 — Northwest Tandem Rally, Boise, ID, We have two group rides planned and several social functions. 4 days of tandem rides!, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com July 6, 2019 — Twin Falls Criterium, SWICA, Twin Falls, ID, Rick Greenawald, 208-316-6176, greenawald@cableone.net, idahobikeracing.org July 12, 2019 — Chrono Kristin Armstrong Time Trial, Pro Road Tour, Boise, ID, UCI 1.2 men’s, women’s time trial, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com, chronokristinarmstrong. com July 13, 2019 — ASWB Twilight Criterium, USA Crits, Boise, ID, 33rd Annual, Pro Road Tour, races for all categories, and race under the lights for the pros., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, boisetwilightcriterium.com July 17-20, 2019 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games, Pocatello, ID, Scout Mountain Hill Climb, Criterium, 10k Time Trial and 20k Road Race, 5k Time Trial, 40k Road Race, Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org July 27, 2019 — Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, Wyoming State Hill Climb Championships. Day 1 - Targhee Hill Climb. Day 2 - Teton Pass Hill Climb. Compete in one or both. To be scored for the State Champs you must race both days. Winners based on combined times.Time trial starts at 10 am with 30 second intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports in Driggs, climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half a mile from the Grand Targhee Resort. The course covers 12 miles and 2,200 vertical feet. Awards, Raffle and results 1 pm at Peaked Sports. Net proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@silverstar.com, Forest Dramis, jacksonholecycling@gmail.com, peakedsports. com, jhcycling.org July 27, 2019 — Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb, Colorado Summit Cycling Series, Idaho Springs, CO, 53rd annual, This is an arduous 27 mile bicycle race and gran fondo that ends on the highest paved road in the United States to the summit of Mount Evans at 14,130’, 6000 feet elevation gain, Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, execdir@teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303249-6168, director@bicyclerace.com, bicyclerace.com, teamevergreen.org August 3-4, 2019 — Idaho Senior Games, Kuna, ID, 5k and 10K Time Trials both at 9 a.m. date cooresponds to order of listing, 20 K Aug 5 and 40 K Aug 4 Road Races at 10 a.m., qualifying year for 2019 National Senior Games. Held at S. Cole Road & Hubbard/10 Mile Creek Rd., Mike Thorton, 208-861-8000, idahoseniorgamesinfo@gmail.com, Frank Gilbert, 208-853-1964, frank@georgescycles. com, idahoseniorgames.org August 4, 2019 — Arizona State Time Trial 20K Championships, Picacho, AZ, Arizona State Individual Time trial, 20K. Course out & back, flat, first ride start 6:30 AM, rider go off in 30 seconds intervals. USA Cycling State awards., Joey Luliano, jiuliano88@gmail.com, tucsonmasters.org, azcycling.org August 8-11, 2019 — USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships, Colorado Springs, CO, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org, usacycling.org August 10, 2019 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, Lamoille, NV, 13th 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, Gayle Hughes, 775-753-7789, 775934-4532, nvelkovelo@gmail.com, elkovelo. com August 10, 2019 — Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Colorado Summit Cycling Series, Colorado Springs, CO, The start line is located at 9,390 ft./2,862 m and the finish line is 156 turns, 12.42 mi./20 km, later, with an average grade of 7%, and a gain in altitude of 4,725 ft./1.440 m, to conclude at 14,115 ft./4,302m. It will be held in conjunction with The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb gran fondo fun ride, The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@ thesportscorp.org, Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, jeff@thesportscorp.org, usacycling. org, PikesPeakCyclingHillClimb.org August 17, 2019 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Boise, ID, 42nd Annual, Mike Cooley, 208343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com September 1, 2019 — Kitt Peak Time Trial, Tucson, AZ, 11.6 mile hill climb time trial up Kitt Peak, 3400’ vertical., Donald Melhado, 520-325-7978, dmelhado@cox.net, azcycling. org, saguarovelo.org September 8-14, 2019 — World Human Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC), Battle Mountain, NV, 20th annual hosted by the IHPVA. Current record is 89.59 mph. Classes: Men’s, Women’s, Juniors in Open, Multitrack, tandem and Arm Power. International cyclists from around the world will gather on SR305, the fastest stretch of road in the world

to see who can break the World Record., Al or Alice Krause, 707-443-8261, 707-845-3683, a.krause@sbcglobal.net, ihpva.org, whpsc. org September 13-15, 2019 — Silver State 508, Reno, NV, 36th Annual, Founded by John Marino in 1983 and recognized as “The Toughest 48 hours in Sport,” This 508-mile bicycle race is revered the world over for its epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and its reputation as one of the toughest but most gratifying endurance challenges available, bar none. Solo supported, randonneur, two-person relay, and four-person relay divisions. The Silver State 508 is a Race Across AMerica (RAAM) Qualifier, which traverses Highway 50, the Loneliest Road in America., Robert Panzera, 917-543-2670, robert@ccsd. com, Jo Panzera, jo@ccsd.com, the508.com September 15, 2019 — Mt. Graham Hill Climb, Safford, AZ, 8 am, mass start, Nippy Feldhake III, 520-747-2544 , nippy-mr-smarty-pants@ juno.com, azcycling.org September 28, 2019 — Bear Lake Monster Cross, St. Charles, UT/ID, A Dirt Fondo along the back roads of the Bear Lake Valley. Starting and finishing at St. Charles, Idaho, the race tours the foothills and backcountry of the Bear Lake Valley with approximately 70 miles of dirt and gravel and just enough pavement to get you where you’re going. A cut off exists for those looking for closer to 60 miles. Cyclocross or Mountain Bikes are your best options. Race it, ride it, love it., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. com, racebearlake.com September 28, 2019 — Man vs Machine, Williams, AZ, The Grand Canyon Railway, in partnership with Grand Canyon Racing, will fire up its steam engine 4960 - a 310-ton behemoth built in 1923 - to take on hundreds of intrepid bicyclists on a 53-mile course that will climb 2,023 feet starting at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to iconic Williams, AZ, finishing on historic route 66., PJ Borman, 602296-8313, info@grandcanyonracing.com, grandcanyonracing.com

Utah Road Touring and Gran Fondos March 9-12, 2019 — Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Road cycling tour in iconic Moab, Utah. The four routes of the Festival highlight Moab’s different riding opportunities. Two days follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both up-stream and downstream. The other two days leave the valley and climb the beautiful canyon roads into red rock country visiting Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park. Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party on Saturday. All routes have SAG vehicle support, Aid Stations, and 5 Star Event Communication volunteers. A portion of your registration is given as a donation benefitting cancer research and survivorship programs. Cycling Teams and individual groups use the event to inspire their fundraising for large and small foundations making a difference in cancer treatments and survivorship beyond. Ask how your beneficiary can be included., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435260-2334, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com March 16, 2019 — Zion National Park Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Hurricane, UT, 62 or 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 is a timed ultra distance event. , Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@ eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org April 6, 2019 — Spring Tour de St. George , St. George, UT, Did you enjoy the Fall Tour? Come see the rest of southern Utah on your bike as we take you on the other half of our two-part tour of the southern Utah scenery. Fully supported Gran Fondo., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com, ridesouthernutah.com April 13, 2019 — Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, Ride the closed 26.2 mile marathon course through the most iconic sites of Salt Lake! All abilities welcome! Start at 6:00am, just north of the Legacy Bridge on the University of Utah Campus., Steve Bingham, 720-608-1783, stevebingham@ highaltitudeevents.com, Jennifer Nelson, 801-455-9623, marketing@saltlakecitymarathon.com, saltlakecitymarathon.com April 20, 2019 — Willard Bay & Beyond Brevet, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Centerville, UT, 62 or 125 miles. Self-supported ride from Centerville, through Hooper, Willard Bay and Brigham City with a turnaround at Corinne. A brevet is a timed ultra distance event. Sponsored by Bonneville Cycling Club and the Salt Lake Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, SaltLakeRandos.org May 4, 2019 — Tour de Brewtah, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, A tour of the city highlighting Salt Lake’s great bicycle infrastructure, engaged community, and craft beers., Becky Van Horsen, 801-484-4128, tourdebrewtah@gmail.com, tourdebrewtah. com May 4, 2019 — FrontRunner Metric Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, Point to point metric century (62.5 miles) 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. Registration opens Christmas Day!, Matt Storms, 801-448-6061, staff@forthewinracing.com, frontrunnercentury.com May 4, 2019 — 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, 800-635-1792, 970-

275-1633, info@granfondomoab.com, granfondomoab.com May 11, 2019 — Northern Utah Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Brigham City, UT, Self-supported one-way ride from either Provo or Centerville (depending on the wind that day), taking the Frontrunner to start or to the finish. A brevet is a timed ultra distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@ eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org May 18, 2019 — USEA Ride for Education, Kaysville, UT, A comfortable metric century ride through scenic countryside through Weber and Davis County. Enjoy a mixture of plains and hills throughout Northern Utah. Fully supported, lunch provided with all paid registration. Proceeds go to support Utah public education students via a scholarship fund., Jeremiah Sniffin, 801-269-9320, 385347-2717, jsniffin@useaut.org, useautah.org, usearideforeducation.weebly.com May 18, 2019 — Ride for the Angels, Copperton, UT, 10th 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!, Dennis Carrigan, 801-2015164, dennis@angelshands.org, angelshands. org May 25, 2019 — Wasatch Front Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, North Salt Lake City, UT, Self-supported ride up Emigration Canyon, along the Wasatch Front and out to Antelope Island. 100, 200 km (65 to 125 mile) options. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org June 1, 2019 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, UT, Women only century ride, 27, 36, 50, 70 and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at the Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. will be available early January. This event sells out quickly., Penny Perkins, penperk@centurylink.net, Curt Griffin, lrrh@bbtc.net, bccutah.org/lrrh June 1, 2019 — 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. Nothing like a small town with big fun! Enjoy open roads and very little traffic., Joey Dye, 435-6743185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com June 1, 2019 — Gran Fondo Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, UT, 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, 100 Miles, 63 Miles or 30 Miles. Join hundreds of cyclists and raise funds for charity., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, GranFondoSaltLake.com June 8-9, 2019 — Utah Bicycle Touring Society’s Overnight Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, 13th annual overnighter. This event is for new and experienced bicycle travelers. We will bicycle in a self-sufficient manner to Rock Cliff Recreation Area to camp overnight, and then return Sunday, Lou Melini, 801-4876318, lvmelini@comcast.net, Cheryl Soshnik, 435-649-9008, csoshnik@yahoo.com, June 8, 2019 — Double Loop Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Nephi, UT, Choose from 200 km (125 mile) or 400 km (250 mile) distances that travel into south through Koosharem, Junction and Richfield. A brevet is a timed ultra distance, self-supported event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org June 15, 2019 — Huntsman 140, Delta, UT, A road cycling, non-competitive ride that raises funds for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Participate in the 140-Mile Founder’s Ride from Delta, Utah (with a new relay option) or 30, 55, 75, and 140mile out-and-back from Salt Lake City, Utah, Jen Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, jmurano@ huntsmanfoundation.org, Porter Sproul, 801584-5882, psproul@huntsmanfoundation.org, huntsman140.com June 22-23, 2019 — Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, Join thousands of cyclists from around the region and celebrate 33 years of Bike MS: the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation raising funds for a world free of MS. The Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 45 to 150 miles over two days and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. Camping, meals, and entertainment based out of Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 S 500 W) in Logan., Melissa Matthews, 801424-0112, Melissa.Mathews@nmss.org, Geoff Linville, 801-424-0112, geoff.linville@nmss.org, bikemsutah.org June 22, 2019 — Castle Country Century, Scofield, UT, Enjoy scenic riding from Scofield reservoir up and over the Manti La-Sal mountains, down through Huntington Canyon and out into the high desert plateaus before finishing in Price, UT. Scenic, challenging and an overall good time. Over 5,300’ of climbing and 7,200’ of descending. Century and Metric Century available., Mark Jesperson, 435-637-2453, mark@castlecountrycycling. com, Ed Malmgren, 435-637-2453, ed@castlecountrycycling.com, castlecountrycycling. com, carbonrec.com June 28-29, 2019 — Raspberry Ramble Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, UT, Self-supported 188, 250 or 375-mile ride in Cache Valley and southern Idaho. This is a timed brevet co-sponsored by the national organization, Randonnneurs USA., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org July 12, 2019 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 26th Annual, 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, 801-451-3282, neka@co.davis.ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov, antelopebymoonlight.com July 13, 2019 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, 8th annual, Beginning in 2019, the Cache Gran Fondo has been chosen as an UCI World Championship Qualifier, and riders of all abilities invited. 38, 50, 70 and 112-mile courses follow a fun, mostly-flat scenic route through Northern and Cache Valley, UT with a chal-

lenging hill in each. The finish is a festival on a closed-off city-block in downtown Logan including race prizes, (UCI winners jersey and medal), recreational rider prizes, finisher medals, and unique jerseys at cost. 25% of UCI racers in 16 age categories qualify for UCI World Championships., Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail.com, , cachegranfondo.com July 20, 2019 — Desperado Duel, Panguitch, UT, Come and experience the flattest and best 100 mile course and 50 mile option, we have also added a grueling 150 mile option for those training for the big 209 in September. Enjoy the scenery and virtually no traffic. Desperado Duel is one of the best Gran Fondos in Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle. com, ridesouthernutah.com July 24, 2019 — South Sevier Ram Ride, Monroe, UT, 15 miles, 38 miles, and a metric Century. Start time is 7:00 a.m. Start & Finish location is Monroe Fire Station, Heather Newby, 435201-0138, Heather.N@jonesanddemille.com, facebook.com/ssramride July 26-27, 2019 — 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, Chad Neusmeyer, 801-856-7018, chad@ saintstosinners.com, SaintstoSinners.com August 3 — CF Cycle For Life, Coalville/Morgan, UT, Fully supported, beautiful ride with five route options - 20,40, 60, 80 and 100 miles. All funds raised go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation., Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, lhadley@cff.org, Patti Balli, 801532-2335, pballi@cff.org, fightcf.cff.org August 10, 2019 — Metro Salt Lake Brevet Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Self-supported ride up Emigration Canyon, along the Wasatch Front and out to Antelope Island. 100, 200 km (65 to 125 mile) options. A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org August 17, 2019 — The Ultimate Challenge Presented by University of Utah Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route before the pros start, with the same climbs and high altitude finish. This ride has earned the title of “America’s Toughest One Day Cycling Adventure” and for this year will feature timing on the final climb up Little Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-7000, info@tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com August 17, 2019 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Morgan, UT, A non-competitive, women only road bike race. All ages and levels welcome. The 65 mile course option has a timed hill climb with prizes., Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, info@wildfloweroutdoor.com, wildfloweroutdoor.com August 17, 2019 — To the Moon and Back Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Come and enjoy the High Uintas. There are four ride options: 150 miles, Century, 75, 50, and 25 mile. All 4 rides will cover the back roads of Duchesne County that has very minimal traffic. Free overnight camping is available. The ride will be based out of Tabiona, Utah. Elevations from 6,522 to 8,150. This ride is fully supported by providing lunch and dinner. All proceeds will go to the Rapha House & Operation Underground Railroad, non-profit organizations that help rescue children from trafficking and sexual exploitation., Karen Redden, 435-828-0467, roxyredden@gmail. com, tothemoonandback-events.com August 23-25, 2019 — Haute Route Utah, Cedar City, UT, Three-day social/competitive event (2 road stages, 1 hill-climb) featuring timedsegment racing, pro-level mechanical and nutritional support, post-stage massages, rider briefings and great food., Gretchen Brett, 719-287-8489, contact.northamerica@ hauteroute.org, Micah Rice, micah.rice@ ocgroup.com, hauteroute.org August 24, 2019 — Cache Valley Century Tour, Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. Proceeds benefit Common Ground, a Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds support their adaptive cycling program. Richmond to Preston, Idaho and back through scenic terrain. Great last century before LoToJa!, Bob Jardine, 435-713-0288, 435-757-2889, info@CacheValleyCentury.com, Sammie Macfarlane, 435-713-0288, Sammie@cgadventures.org, CJ Sherlock, 435-713-0288, 435757-2889, info@cachevalleycentury.com, CacheValleyCentury.com August 24, 2019 — Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit the pavement for a 100, 80, 50 or 16-mile road ride event in support of the National Ability Center’s mission. All three fully-supported 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! The 100 ride goes through the prestigious Wolf Creek Ranch property which is usually closed off to road bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your choice and end up back at the National Ability Center for food, drinks and music., Tommy

Youngblood, 435-649-3991, 435-200-0990, events@discovernac.org, Whitney Thompson, 435-649-3991, whitneyt@discovernac.org, summitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org August 24, 2019 — Sevier Valley Rooster Ride, Richfield, UT, Sevier County in conjunction with Sevier County Trail Days is presenting a 33, 55, or 100 mile bike ride thru scenic Central Utah. Event will be chipped, with fully stocked rest stops, great swag and lunch. Metal and Tee Shirt provided. 33 mile option has a 800 ft gain, 1,163 ft gain for the 55 mile option, and 4,061 ft for the 100 mile option., Chad McWilliams, 435-893-0457, 435-421-2743, cmcwilliams@sevier.utah.gov, traildaysutah.com/sv-rooster-ride/ September 8-14, 2019 — Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles per day. Opportunities to work part/ride part., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, planetultra.com September 14, 2019 — Wonder Woman Ride, Payson, UT, Join us for the 10th annual fully supported all women’s bike ride, choose between the 15, 30, 70 or 100 mile options. Remember that every woman is a wonder woman!, Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, wonderwomanride@gmail.com, Carolina Herrin, herrin.carolina@gmail.com, wonderwomanride.com September 14, 2019 — 9.90:Road.Pedal, Scofield, UT, Mark Jesperson, 435-6372453, mark@castlecountrycycling.com, Ed Malmgren, 435-637-2453, ed@castlecountrycycling.com, castlecountrycycling.com, carbonrec.com September 20-21, 2019 — Bike the Bear Century, Garden City, UT, 100 and 50 miles. Begins at Raspberry Square in Garden City, UT. Ride around the scenic Bear Lake loop on the Utah/Idaho border!, Nelson Palmer, 435760-6901, 801-479-5460 , nrpalmer@comcast. net, Tom Jensen, 801-475-7488, tom.jensen@ scouting.org, trappertrails.org/bike September 20-21, 2019 — Salt to Saint Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, 420 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@enduranceutah.com, salttosaint.com September 21-22, 2019 — Moab Century Tour, Moab, UT, The Moab Century Tour sends riders across Moab’s unique topography of mountain passes, canyons, and the mighty Colorado River. From gaining elevation into the La Sal Mountains (including “The Big Nasty!”), to carving down red rock canyons, and finishing along the Colorado River, this event has landscape worth training for! Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party. Join us in September when temperatures cool down, the fall foliage comes alive, and cyclists from across the country unite in red rock country to experience awe-inspiring landscapes. An annual fundraiser to benefit cancer survivorship programs, your registration includes a donation to Moab Healthcare Foundation. Groups use the event to inspire fundraising for large and small foundations. Ask how your beneficiary can participate., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com September 21, 2019 — Goldilocks Utah, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks is a women only bike ride, with a gorgeous route starting at Utah State Park and beautiful fall weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 mile route options, Goldilocks has a route that is ‘just right’ for everyone!, Randy Gibb, 801-222-9577, randy@goldilocksride.com, goldilocksride.com/gsl September 21, 2019 — Ride for the Kids, Syracuse, UT, 100% of monies raised go to the MAKE-A-WISH UTAH FOUNDATION. Ride to Antelope Island. Ride options: 25/50/100 miles, depending on skill level of the rider. Ride times available at www.rcwilley.com/ ride Ride begins at Syracuse RC Willey, 1693 W. 2700 S. Syracuse, UT. Breakfast, lunch and drinks will be provided. Tons of prizes given away in raffle., Devin Kingsbury, 801-663-3267, devin.kingsbury@rcwilley.com , Brent Jones, 801-774-2801, 801-645-0247, brent.jones@ rcwilley.com, rcwilley.com/ride September 21, 2019 — Wheels of Justice, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Sandy, UT, The ride will ascend each of Salt Lake City’s five riding canyons, for a total of 116.3 miles and 14,272 feet —one of the most challenging one-day bike rides in Utah!, Greg Hoole, 801272-7556, gregh@teamwheelsofjustice.org, wheelsofjusticeutah.org October 19, 2019 — SoJo Marathon Bike Tour, tentative date, SoJo Race Series, South Jordan, UT, SoJo isn’t just for runners! Our non-competitive Bike Tour offers a beautiful ride that begins in Daybreak and continues along the Oquirrh Mountains before winding through Herriman and South Jordan, Janell Payne, 801-253-5203, ext 1411, jpayne@sjc. utah.gov, SoJoMarathon.com October 26, 2019 — Fall Tour de St. George, St. George, UT, Tour 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, 75, or 100 mile ride. This event is one of our best Gran Fondos in southern Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com

28 CYCLINGUTAH.COM Early Spring 2019 Regional Road Touring and Gran Fondos ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond March 2, 2019 — Mesquite Madness, Mesquite, NV, The first ride of the season. Get your riding legs back and join us for a tough but fun 80, 50+, or 30 mile bike ride. This year we are adding a different game with prizes at every rest stop. Make it to the top of Utah Hill for the big prizes., Joey Dye, 435-6743185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com, March 11-April 26, 2019 — Desert Climbing Camp, Grand Junction, CO, March 11-15; March 25-29; April 8-12; April 22-26 The Desert Climbing Camp is designed in a training camp format to build base-miles for the cycling season to come. 4 nights of lodging, daily breakfast at hotel, 2 nights of dinners, aid stations, energy food, entrance fees, shuttles, water bottles and mechanical support., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com March 15-April 15, 2019 — Yellowstone Cycle Days, tentative dates, 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 park service website to see if the roads are open., Toni , 406-646-7701, 307-899-3367, westyellowstonecycletour@gmail.com, nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/spring-fall-bicycling.htm, cycleyellowstone.com March 23, 2019 — Solvang Double Century and Double Metric Century, Solvang, CA, 200 miles or 200 kilometers in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. A perfect first time double century., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, planetultra.com March 23, 2019 — The Loop at Moapa Valley, Overton, NV, The free annual family bike event allows visitors from Southern Nevada and Southern Utah to bring their bikes and take a leisurely ride through Moapa Valley along an 18 miles long marked looping trail. The mostly level trail will take visitors through green pastures used by cows and horses through low density residential neighborhoods past farms along the Muddy River through Overton’s “old style” downtown business area and up a sandy mesa with panoramic views going all the way to Valley of Fire The event will run continuously from 10 AM to 6 PM., Jean Gottschalk, jean@moapavalleyrevitalization.org, theloopatmoapavalley.com March 24-October 12, 2019 — Moab & The Back of Beyond, Grand Junction , CO, The Moab and the Back of Beyond Tour delves into the heart of redrock canyon country 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. 11 tours throughout the year., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides. com March 24, 2019 — SPNDX Stampede Gravel Grinder, Temecula, CA, Wine Country of Temecula gravel grinder, Unicorn , unicorn@ spndxstampede.com, spndxstampede.com March 25-30, 2019 — 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 April 6, 2019 — 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, GranFondoTripleCrown.com, planetultra. com

randy@mcghies.com, Tour de Summerlin , info@teamamc.net, tourdesummerlin.com April 13, 2019 — 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. 100 and 200 mile options, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, planetultra.com April 28, 2019 — Tour of the Rio Grande Bicycle Century, Albequerque, NM, The flattest tour in New Mexico taking riders from near the Albuquerque International Sunport south to Bernardo and back! Route distances are 39, 62, 78 and 100 miles. This ride is great for first time or beginning season riders. For experienced riders it’s an opportunity to crush existing personal best century times! The tour runs parallel with the Rio Grande exposing riders to the more relaxed side of New Mexican life and the beautiful landscape., Michael Wieclaw, 330-518-4708, metal@metalthebrand.com, touroftheriogrande.com May 4, 2019 — 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 following your ride., Jack Shepard, 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, info@projecthero.org, ride2recovery. com May 5-October 24, 2019 — Redrock Canyons Utah Bike Tour, Grand Junction, CO, Featured in NY Times. 10 tours available in May, September, and October. Ride to Monument Valley and the Dolores River Canyon. Strong-Intermediate to Advanced., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com May 11-12, 2019 — STOKR (Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River), Libby, MT, Libby, Troy, Yaak, 2 day ride, sells out every year Low-traffic ride that benefits Habitat for Humanity. Great support! Incredible food! Saturday ride 45 or 98 miles. Sunday’s ride is 38 miles., Greg and Susie Rice, stokrmama@gmail.com, libbymt. com/events/stokr.htm May 18, 2019 — Cycle for Independence, Boise, ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 10,25, and metric century (62.5 miles), individual and team rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, supported ride. After ride burgers with all the fixings combined with socializing, music, festivities and prizes, Ramona Walhof, 208-336-5333, cycleforindependence@gmail. com, Allan Schneider, 208-870-4831, aaschneider@hotmail.com, cycleforindependence.org May 18, 2019 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, The 24rd annual Ride for the Pass is a 10-mile race up scenic Independence Pass just east of Aspen, climbing from 8,500-10,700 feet, that benefits the Independence Pass Foundation. , Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, 970618-5086, fulcon@comcast.net, Karin Teague, 970-274-9690, 970-379-1222, director@independencepass.org, Dina Belmonte, 970-3791222, dinab@sopris.net, independencepass. org May 18, 2019 — Heartbreak Century and Double Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Frazier Park, CA, 100 or 200 mile ride on the roads less traveled in the Los Padres National Forest, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, planetultra.com May 19, 2019 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, 34th Annual. Beautiful scenery, outstanding food stops and very reasonable registration fees. Century, HalfCentury, 20 mile and dirt rides are offered as well as two timed events: Gran Fondo (100 mile timed ride), Medio Fondo (50 mile timed ride). Enjoy massages, great food and local craft beers following the rides., Mickey Fong, 505-600-1840, 505-946-7595, ride@santafecentury.com, santafecentury.com May 24-26, 2019 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 47th Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton. Both are on Saturday 25th and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday 26th we have a Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Grinder,Cruiser Crit, BMX event and vendors., Gaige Sippy, 970-259-4621, director@ironhorsebicycleclassic.com, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

April 6, 2019 — Boulder Roubaix Road Race, Boulder, CO, First held in 1990 and now every other year just north of cycling mecca Boulder, this is an amazing 19 mile loop with mixed terrain, Chris Grealish, 303-619-9419, chris@dbcevents.com, dbcevents.com

June 1, 2019 — Buena Vista Bicycle Festival, Buena Vista, CO, Scenic and easy to challenging routes 35, 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 supported with afternoon party and band. , Tim Lopez, 719-594-5655, 719-622-0439, info@ bvbf.org, Aaron Rosenthal, 719-594-5655, info@bvbf.org, Chris Quoyeser, 719-398-9257, chris@emakerssoc.com, bvbf.org

April 13, 2019 — Tour de Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV, 80, 40, 20 mile routes, circumnavigates Las Vegas., Randy Mcghie, 702-252-8077,

June 1, 2019 — Tour de Lava, Lava Hot Springs, ID, Come and see Lava on your bike! The ride begins and ends at the Lava Hot Springs

Senior Center, with on-site registration at 9 a.m. and the ride starting at 10 a.m., 16-mile option: Whiskey Mike’s and back, 34-mile option: Bancroft and back50-mile option: Bancroft and Chesterfield and back., Danielle Bagley, 208-339-2043, barriesevents@gmail.com, barriessports.com June 1, 2019 — Eastern Sierra Double Century, California Triple Crown and Planet Ultra Grand Slam Endurance Series, Bishop, CA, 200 mile ride including Mammoth and June Lakes, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com June 2, 2019 — America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 28th annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training program. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, (boat cruise - 35 mile fun ride TBD)., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com June 2, 2019 — Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival, Castle Rock, CO, The unofficial start to the Colorado cycling season. You will not want to miss the excitement and camaraderie of the 30th pilgrimage 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 postride picnic and cycling expo., Scott Olmsted, 303-282-9015, info@elephantrockride.com, Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@ clippedinevents.com, elephantrockride.com June 8, 2019 — Tour of Two Forests , Santa Clarita, CA, 200 mile ride, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com June 9-15, 2019 — Ride the Rockies, Breckenridge, CO, Ride the loop to explore Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by bicycle. The 2019 tour will be a brand new route showcasing the state’s unmatched scenery and breathtaking mountain views. Proceeds benefit Colorado nonprofits through The Denver Post Community Foundation., Deirdre Moynihan, 303-954-6704, dmoynihan@denverpost.com, ridetherockies.com June 10-July 4, 2019 — 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 camping and cycling adventure, with a few motel nights. , Tom Sheehan, 352-353-8712, tours@pedalerspubandgrille. com, pedalers.travel/alaska-bicycle-toursgreat-alaska-highway-bike-tour.htm June 15, 2019 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, 8th Annual, 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 15, 2019 — Century Experience Ride, Florissant, CO, Be our guest! Do you like to climb? Over 10,000 feet of elevation gain, all on paved roads. Choose 100, 75 and 50 mile routes. K & Q of the Mountain or non- competitive for jersey and $100.00, 4 age groups - 100, 75, or 50, 6 AM, Florissant, CO., Deborah Maresca, 719-689-3435, redhorse680552003@ yahoo.com, mountaintopcyclingclub.com June 15, 2019 — Tour de Teton, Driggs, ID, 50 and 100 mile course options in the beautiful Wydaho area! Finish at Gran Targhee., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. com, tourdeteton.com, extramileracing.com June 22, 2019 — 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., Courtney Imhoff, 406-549-5987, info@ratpod.org, ratpod.org, campdream.org June 22-28, 2019 — Mavic Haute Route Rockies, Haute Route, Boulder, CO, The seven timed and ranked stages will take riders on an allnew route at the 2018 Mavic Haute Route Rockies, covering approximately 500 miles through high altitude passes with abundant views of the beautiful panoramas that make Colorado the heartland of American cycling. Boulder will serve as the official start city of the seven-day event, which includes visits to Winter Park, Avon, Breckenridge and Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA, before taking riders up an epic climb over 14,000 feet to the summit of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain., The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@thesportscorp.org, Doug Martin, 719634-7333 Ext 1010, doug@thesportscorp. org, Gretchen Brett, 719-287-8489, contact. northamerica@hauteroute.org, Micah Rice, micah.rice@ocgroup.com, hauteroute.org/ events/overview/mavic-rockies-2018 June 23, 2019 — GFNY Santa Fe, Gran Fondo New York, Santa Fe, NM, The roads of GFNY Santa Fe will take riders through the spectacular and diverse terrain of the southwest. Both routes start in downtown Santa Fe. 81 and 55 mile courses, Michael McCalla, mikelikehikebike@hotmail.com, gfnysantafe.com

July 13-20, 2019 — Ride Idaho, Ketchum, Sun Valley, ID, 7-Day fully supported, noncompetitive roadbike tour with SAG support, mechanics, showers, beer garden, entertainment, 355 miles of spectacular scenery. Tent and Porter Service available. Route details soon., Earl Grief, 208-890-4434, egrief@cableone.net, rideidaho.org July 13, 2019 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, CO, The legendary Triple Bypass is 120 miles with 10,000’ of climbing and travels over 3 beautiful mountain passes from Evergreen to Avon, CO. 30, 75, 120 mile options, Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, execdir@teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, kim@ triplebypass.org, triplebypass.org July 14-19, 2019 — Tour de Wyoming, Thermopolis, WY, 23rd Annual. Bike tour circling Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin with daily distances from 55 to 70 miles, Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 , atravsky@wyoming.com, cyclewyoming.org, tourdewyoming.org July 20, 2019 — Pepsi Cola Taylor House Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit ride in the high-altitude cool pines of Northern Arizona. There are 32, 50, 63, and 100 mile route options., Anthony Quintile, 928-7795969, flagstaff@absolutebikes.net, Ashley Hammarstrom, 877-527-5291, Ashley.hammarstrom@nahealth.com, absolutebikes.net/ taylor July 20, 2019 — Tour de Steamboat, Steamboat Springs, CO, An annual bicycle event that brings together 1,200 cyclists for a one-day ride through beautiful Northwest Colorado. We host four different road ride routes—26, 46, 66 and 116 miles—something for riders of all ages and abilities and new this year, a 100 mile (TBD) gravel route. We are a non-competitive event, and participants are encouraged to ride at their own pace and enjoy the majestic scenery in our part of the world! We offer superb aid stations, support, and end of the ride barbecue and beer garden with local microbrews. All proceeds from the Tour de Steamboat go directly to our local beneficiary non-profits., Katie Lindquist, info@tourdesteamboat.com, Tourdesteamboat.com July 27, 2019 — Cascade 4-Summit Challenge, Cascade, ID, This beautiful ride is over 90 miles (or any lesser distance as chosen by the participant) through the West Central mountains of Idaho. Ride any of 1-4 summits! The ride begins at the American Legion Hall in downtown Cascade,proceeds north down Main Street, turns right/east onto Warm Lake Road and then turns left/north onto South Fork Road, which is CLOSED to vehicular traffic. The route then proceeds along the South Fork of the Salmon River until the turn around point at Reed Ranch and then returns along the same outbound route. Money raised by the 4 Summit Challenge will support various charitable and bicycle oriented community projects within the Cascade area. Ride support will be handled by George’s Cycles of Boise, and the delicious post ride beef brisket meal, beer garden and music will be hosted by the local Cascade community. , Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ georgescycles.com, Mary , 513-382-3938, info@4summitchallenge.com, 4summitchallenge.com, georgescycles.com August 3, 2019 — Copper Triangle Alpine Classic, Copper Mountain, CO, 12th 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 exemplifies cycling in the Colorado Rockies. The course is 78 miles, with an elevation gain of almost 6,000 feet over three mountain passes., Scott Olmsted, info@ coppertriangle.com, Scott Olmsted, scottyo@clippedinevents.com, Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@clippedinevents. com, coppertriangle.com August 3, 2019 — Tour de Big Bear, WIN Real Estate Group, Sariol Legal, Sports in Science, Big Bear Lake, CA, 10th Anniversary Edition, Southern California’s favorite ride! Features legendary aid stations, beautiful mountain scenery and spectacular summer weather. With 25, 50, 70, 106 and 109 mile courses, there’s a route for every cycling enthusiast!, Chris Barnes, 951-970-6720, 909-878-0707, bigbearcycling@gmail.com, tourdebigbear. com, bigbearcycling.com August 10, 2019 — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, This is an epic hill climb on Pikes Peak America’s Mountain, starting at 9,390 feet and finishing 12.42 miles later at 14,115 feet. There is a timed race and gran fondo, with waves starting at 6:15 am. 4725 feet of elevation gain., The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@thesportscorp.org, Jeff Mosher, 719634-7333 Ext 1005, jeff@thesportscorp.org, PikesPeakCyclingHillClimb.org August 17, 2019 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, 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 17, 2019 — Four Peaks Gran Fondo, Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4

peaks of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout Mountain, Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill climb portions are timed with timing chips. Downhill portions are not timed. Cumulative climb times will be combined to determine rank. Ride 1-4 peaks as you wish, Danielle Bagley, 208-339-2043, barriesevents@ gmail.com, David George, 208-317-2225, dgeorge@victoryofidaho.com, 4PGF.com August 17, 2019 — Venus de Miles, Longmont, CO, Venus de Miles is for all skill levels and features courses to accommodate any active woman – whether this is your first athletic event or your hundredth. Choose among a rolling 32-mile course, a 64-mile metric century, and a 100-mile century course. All courses go through beautiful Boulder County. Fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars., Greenhouse Scholars , 303-4595473, venus@greenhousescholars.org, venusdemiles.com/colorado/ August 18-24, 2019 — Yellowstone National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, Experience the world’s first national park! 7-Day tour includes 6 nights lodging/meals, guide service, entrance fees, daily lunch en route, and more!, John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com September 7, 2019 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Meg Rhoades, 775-289-3720, Meg. rhoades@elynevada.com, elynevada.net September 8, 2019 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, 17th Annual ride around Lake Tahoe’s 72 mile Shoreline. Fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4300 ft vertical gain. (Boat cruise and 35 mile fun ride TBD). Limited to 2000 participants, Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com September 13-14, 2019 — Grind de Galena, Pocatello, ID, 100 miles, 2 day group ride, Danielle Bagley, 208-339-2043, barriesevents@gmail.com, barriessports.com September 13-15, 2019 — Pedal the Plains, Kiowa, CO, PTP will take cyclists through the host communities of Holly, Lamar, Springfield. Celebrates the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Learn about farming and ranching, while experiencing the culture, history and landscape of Colorado’s high plains. The Tour incorporates interactive on-route experiences by staging rest stops on farms, posting educational points of interest and serving community meals composed of locally sourced food. Also includes the Great Mustang Gravel 100 – 80% on packed dirt or gravel roads, this route will be fun and challenging for the gravel expert or rookie! Proceeds from Pedal The Plains benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of the Colorado FFA Foundation and Colorado 4-H., Deirdre Moynihan, 303-9546704, dmoynihan@denverpost.com, ridetherockies.com September 21, 2019 — Tour de Vineyards, Palisade, CO, Come join this 25-mile ride through Colorado’s Wine County just prior to the Colorado Mountain Winefest., Scott Olmsted, scottyo@clippedinevents.com, Amanda Knutson, 515-681-6036, amanda@ clippedinevents.com, tourdevineyards.com September 21, 2019 — Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 16th Annual Mountains to the Desert Bike 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 and onwards to the beautiful desert landscape of Gateway. Mileage options: 70, 100 & 130. This ride benefits the Just For Kids Foundation, Lara Young, 970-708-1105, m2dbikeride@gmail. com, m2dbikeride.com September 22-28, 2019 — OATBRAN, Lake Tahoe, NV, 28th annual One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada! Following 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… limited to 50 participants., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com September 27-29, 2019 — Haute Route San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, In one of the most visited and beautiful cities in the world, the three timed and ranked stages including iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, a climb to East Peak in Marin County and an ascent to the landmark Mt. Diablo, where the summit view encompasses 80,000 square miles of California., Gretchen Brett, 719-2878489, contact.northamerica@hauteroute. org, Micah Rice, micah.rice@ocgroup.com, hauteroute.org September 28, 2019 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climbing, 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, planetultra.com

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Early Spring 2019 CYCLINGWEST.COM 29 September 28, 2019 — ICON Eyecare Tour of the Moon, Grand Junction, CO, 6th Anniversary Metric Century or Classic 41 mile loop over the beautiful canyons of the Colorado National Monument made famous by the Coors Classic and American Flyer movie., Scott Olmsted, 303-282-9015, info@ tourofthemoon.com, Amanda Knutson, 515681-6036, amanda@clippedinevents.com, tourofthemoon.com October 5, 2019 — Pink Ribbon Tour, Pocatello, ID, A road cycling event centered on building awareness for breast cancer while raising funds for local cancer patients and providing access to early detection mammograms. Distances of 50, 35, 20, and 8.5 miles, Bruce Wayne, 208-851-2329, traskb1@yahoo.com, pinkribbontour.org October 12, 2019 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike ride starting and ending at Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Cyclists visit the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and three other state parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options. There is a Dutch oven dinner at the end!, Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com, parktoparkpedal.com, lincolncountynevada.com/ exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/ October 19, 2019 — Solvang Autumn Double Century and Double Metric Century, Solvang, CA, 200 miles or 200 kilometers in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. A perfect first time double century. 100 mile option too., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com October 26, 2019 — Goldilocks Vegas, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, The only women exclusive ride event in Nevada. Cyclists can choose from a 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 mile ride all featuring downhill, flat, and rolling terrain in Red Rock Canyon. , Randy Gibb, 801-222-9577, randy@goldilocksride. com, goldilocksride.com/events/glv November 9, 2019 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Vegas, NV, 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. , Jack Shepard, 818888-7091 Ext. 106, info@projecthero.org, r2r. convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1361&pg=entry November 23, 2019 — Death Valley Century, , Death Valley, CA, 50 and 100 mile options. Entry includes chip timing; fully stocked checkpoints along the route with water and a great selection of food and snacks; roving SAG support; tech tee and finish line award. Start at The Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, planetultra.com

Multisport Races March 23, 2019 — South Davis Indoor Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, UT, Start at 7:00 am, Swin 15 min; Bike 25 min on spin bikes; Run 20 min on indoor track; Every participant receives a sports water bottle, top 1st-3rd male and female finishers receive a comped entry to any 2017 event through S. Davis Rec Center, Location: South Davis Recreation Center, 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecreation. com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@ southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisraces.com March 30, 2019 — 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 finishes 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 finisher medals., Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@racetri. com, racetri.com April 6, 2019 — SHAC Triathlon, St. George, UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, starting between 9 am and 2 pm. Indoor swim, outdoor route for run and bike legs. Cap of 300 each category., Aaron Metler, 435-6274054, aaron.metler@sgcity.org, sgcity.org/ sportsandrecreation/races April 7, 2019 — Ride, Stride and Glide Winter Triathlon, Galena Lodge, ID, Annual winter triathlon. Mountain bike on Jenny’s Way (9km), run on Gladiator (4.5km), ski on Rip and Tear (9km) and Psycho. Location: 15187 Idaho 75 - Ketchum, Galena Lodge, 208-7264010, info@galenalodge.com, galenalodge. com/events/ride-stride-and-glide-wintertriathlon-2/ April 13, 2019 — RAGE Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, Featuring an Olympic, Sprint, Relay, DU, Aquabike, 10k and 5k. Located less than ten miles to famous vacation 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 13, 2019 — 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. Held at the Orem Rec Center, 665 W Center St, info@t3triathlon.com, Shaun Christian, 801-769-3576, 801-678-4032, shaun@t3triathlon.com, Parker Goodwin, 801-769-3576, parker@t3triathlon.com, t3triathlon.com April 13, 2019 — Legacy Duathlon, North Salt Lake, UT, Run Bike Run on the Legacy Parkway trial system. Great flat course that starts in North Salt Lake Utah and a great way to kick off the 2016 Triathlon Season., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, legacyduathlon.com, onhillevents.com April 13, 2019 — 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 19-20, 2019 — 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., Caroline Faure, 208-282-4085, faurcaro@isu.edu, facebook.com/bengaltriathlon May 4, 2019 — 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., Ironman , 303-444-4316, stgeorge70.3@ironman.com, Kevin Lewis, 435-986-6615, Kevin@visitstgeorge.com, ironmanstgeorge.com May 11, 2019 — Woman of Steel Triathlon & 5K, American Fork, UT, Don’t miss this one-ofa-kind sprint pool triathlon at the American Fork Recreation Center in American Fork, Utah. We’ll be celebrating the strong women we love with a great race venue, post event food, boutique vendors, raffle prizes and great camaraderie! All women receive a safe and slick event, sweet event shirts and rad finisher medals!, Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah.com, triutah.com May 11, 2019 — South Davis Splash n Sprint Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, UT, Sprint starts at 7:45, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12.02 mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 racers, Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.4 mi; Run 1.5 mi, Be at the start before 8:45amLocation: South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-2986220, john@southdavisrecreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisraces.com May 18, 2019 — Sand Hollow Triathlon, BBSC Tri Series, Hurricane, UT, The first race of the Twin Tri series at Sand Hollow State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, Du, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k 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 25, 2019 — Range 2 River Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, The Range 2 River Relay is an active transportation team race to explore the Salt Lake Valley’s waterways from pristine headwaters to buried creeks and channelized cannel to meandering river. Competitors will bike, boat, and run from the Wasatch Mountains to the Jordan River, showcasing opportunities to connect communities and ecosystems between the two. Bike: 3.6 miles; starting at City Creek Canyon Trailhead ending at Fairpark.; Boat: 3.3 miles; starting at Fairpark ending at 1800 N Take-Out.; Run: 3.4 miles; starting at 1800 N Take-Out ending at Fairpark., Brian Tonetti, 585-703-8582, brian@ sevencanyonstrust.org, sevencanyonstrust. org/events/relay June 1, 2019 — Daybreak Triathlon, Salt Lake Triathlon Series, South Jordan, UT, The only open water Olympic distance race in the greater Salt Lake Valley. Get ready for the best spectator 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, 801-5582503, 801-432-0511, cody@ustrisports.com, ustrisports.com June 1, 2019 — Colorado Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Boulder Reservoir, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co June 8, 2019 — East Canyon Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Morgan City, UT, 8th Annual. This race boasts stunning scenery, a fast, technical bike course, and hometown hospitality like no other; with both Sprint and Olympic distance races to choose from. 2-transition point-to-point race, Begins at the beautiful East Canyon Reservoir. The Sprint bike is downhill and fast (please stay safe and in control at all times.) The Olympic bike course has two short but challenging hills followed by a fast descent into Morgan City. Both distances offer a cool, scenic run along the Weber River and local neighborhoods., Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah. com, triutah.com June 8-9, 2019 — Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival, XTERRA America Tour, Show Low, AZ, Off road triathlon, 800m open water lake in Fool Hollow Lake, 24km mountain bike leg, 8km trail run. Depending on water level, athletes will begin the race in the water or on the boat ramp. Plus long course, Olympic, Sprint, and Youth Triathlons, and Aquabike, Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet. com, TriSports Racing , 520-884-8745, info@trisportsracing.com, deuceswildtriathlon.com/ events/xterra-deuces-wild June 14, 2019 — 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 course, Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@ lunatictriathlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com June 15, 2019 — I Can Triathlon, Sandy, UT, Alta Canyon Sports Center, 9565 S. Highland Drive, sprint triathlon, 400m swim, 9 mile bike and 5K run., Alta Canyon Sports Center, 801-568-4600, parksandrec@sandy.utah. gov, sandy.utah.gov/departments/parksand-recreation/alta-canyon-sports-center/ special-events June 15, 2019 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA America Tour, Bellvue, CO, 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 challenging 4.8 mile (8k) run through the clouds on single-track trails! , Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co/#!__xterra-lory

June 15, 2019 — XTERRA Tahoe City, XTERRA America, Tahoe City, CA, Qualifying race for the XTERRA USA Championship. Triathlon and Duathlon and sprint triathlon., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com/event/xterra-laketahoe/, xterraplanet.com June 22, 2019 — The Toughman Utah Half Long Course Triathlon 70.3, RACE TRI, Herriman, UT, Long course tri - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. Part of the Toughman Series., Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@ racetri.com, racetri.com, toughmantri.com June 22, 2019 — Tribella Triathlon, Aurora, CO, Women’s only tri, sprint, super sprint, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Lance Panigutti, 303-4081195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits. co June 23, 2019 — Boulder Sunrise Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag and all for a good cause! Includes olympic, sprint, Relay, duathlon, Aquabike,10k, and 5k, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri. com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com June 29, 2019 — DinoTri, TriUtah Points Series, 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. One of the most beautiful triathlons in Utah!, Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah.com, Greg Murphy, 801-6565897, vernaldinotri@yahoo.com, dinotri.com June 30, 2019 — Ironman 70.3 Coeur D’Alene, Coeur D’Alene, ID, Begins with a 1.2 mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene.A 56-mile winding bike course follows with the run loop along the shores of the lake to finish. , 303-444-4316, cda70.3@ironman.com, ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/coeur-dalene.aspx#/axzz50enu9IP6 July 6, 2019 — Cache Valley Super Sprint Triathlon, Logan, UT, Held at the Logan Aquatic Center. This race is a great pool triathlon with a 500 meter serpentine swim, 12.4 Mile bike on the Mendon Road which is a flat straight paved road out along farm lands, 3.1 Mile Run on the Logan River Trail under a canopy of trees. For those racers who want to do it Olympic style they will do it twice in an F1 format., Joe Coles, 801335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, cvsst.com, onhillevents.com July 12-13, 2019 — 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 packet pickup available Friday night. Camping available. Reservations necessary to ensure campsite. Held on a closed course. Special prizes and awards will be issued to the athletes, Wade Allinson, 435-609-3126, allinson2@gmail.com, sanrafaelclassic.com July 13, 2019 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Coalville, UT, Warm July temperatures, a scenic ride in Utah’s unique Echo Canyon, and a run on the Historic Rail Trail makes for the perfect event for both seasoned athletes and beginners. 600 rider cap., Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah.com, triutah.com July 14, 2019 — Boulder Peak Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Boulder Reservoir, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co July 20-21, 2019 — Donner Lake Triathlon, Truckee, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Todd Jackson, 530546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com, donnerlaketri.com July 21, 2019 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin Tri Series, Boulder, CO, One of the fastest growing triathlons in Colorado. Challenge yourself at mile high elevation, Sprint, Olympic, and Half distances., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@ bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com

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., Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah. com, triutah.com August 11, 2019 — Steamboat Triathlon, Steamboat Springs, CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Lake Catamount, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co August 17, 2019 — 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, 801-432-0511, cody@ustrisports. com, Aly Brooks, alybrooks@gmail.com, gotriathamom.com August 17, 2019 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, XTERRA, Sprint, and Duathlon. 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. Both the 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, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com/event/ xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet.com August 17, 2019 — 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 August 18, 2019 — XTERRA Wild Ride Mountain Triathlon (American Tour Points), XTERRA America / Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Ponderosa State Park at Payette Lake, 3/4mile swim, a 18.5-mile mountain bike and a 6.2-mile trail run, mass start at 9 am in the Park and the finish line festivities begin at noon with the racer feed and music. Kids triathlon (tentative) to follow--2 different lengths, 13 and under., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com, xterraplanet.com August 18, 2019 — Outdoor Divas Triathlon, Longmont, CO, Union Reservoir, Sprint, women only triathlon, Lance Panigutti, 303408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co August 24, 2019 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Scenic course, sweet swag and all for a good cause! Includes olympic, sprint, duathlon, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri. com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com August 24, 2019 — Race on the Rock, Rock Springs, WY, The 6th Race on the Rock hosts Olympic,Sprint, and a possible long course Triathlon. Specialty and youth divisions at Flaming Gorge Reservoir., Traci Ciepiela, 307922-1840, tciepiela723@yahoo.com, raceontherock.weebly.com August 25-26, 2019 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, Tahoma, CA, Kids TRI, Sprint TRI, Half TRI, AquaBike, Olympic TRI, Duathlon. Held at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com September 2, 2019 — South Davis Labor Day Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, UT, Start at 8:00 am, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12.02 mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 racers,Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.5 mi; Run 1.5 miNovices start at: 8:45amLocation: South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@ southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisraces.com

July 27, 2019 — Burley Idaho Lions Spudman Triathlon, Burley, ID, The race starts at 7 am with the world’s fastest 1.5K swim (currentaided) then a 40K Bike and 10K run., Cade Richman, info@spudman.org, spudman.org

September 7, 2019 — Salem Spring Triathlon, RACE TRI, Salem, UT, Utah Triathlon State Championships, 800 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run triathlon course, spectator friendly park and race venue, Race shirts and finisher medals., Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, racetri.com

July 28, 2019 — Steamboat Lake Triathlon, Steamboat Lake, CO, Sprint Distance Triathlon, Aquabike, & Stand-Up PaddleBoard Options at Steamboat Lake, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits. com, withoutlimits.co

September 7, 2019 — Brine Man Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Syracuse, UT, 4th annual. This event not only boasts a spectator friendly swim, a bike course you’ve only dreamt of and a fast/ flat run, but this year it’s also the home of the first ever Olympic Course

August 9, 2019 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Helper, 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 course, Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@ lunatictriathlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com August 10, 2019 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Park City, UT, 21st annual, Enjoy

Utah State Triathlon Championship. Sprint, Olympic, and Long Courses, Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah.com, triutah.com September 7-8, 2019 — XTERRA Fruita Triathlon and Desert’s Edge Triathlon Festival, XTERRA America Tour, Fruita, CO, The Desert’s Edge Tri Festival brings you two days of racing, a weekend of camping with other triathletes and their fans, and a fun end to the Colorado Tri Season. Desert’s Edge weekend includes your choice of XTERRA Sprint (not eligible for points) or XTERRA Tri on Saturday, your choice of Sprint or Olympic distance road tri’s on Sunday!, John Klish, 970-7444450, madness@madracingcolorado.com, DesertsEdgeTri.com, madracingcolorado. com September 14, 2019 — XTERRA USA/Pan American Championship and XTERRA Utah Sprint Race, XTERRA America Tour, Ogden, UT, XTERRA Utah, two distance options: 750m / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail and 1.5k swim/ 30k mountain bike/ 10k trail run; XTERRA USA/ Pan America Championship: 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet.com, xterraplanet.com, xterrautah.com September 14, 2019 — Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, St. Charles, ID, This race is a great course. Bluest water in Utah and Idaho. This is often called the Caribbean of the rockies. In 2019 the course will go around the lake again for the Half and Full. This course is primarily flat with rolling hills. The East side of the lake road just had a resurfacing in 2018 so it should be the fastest for this race., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, bearlakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com September 14, 2019 — Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race, Truckee, CA, A multi-sport event in which teams and individuals participate and compete in kayaking or stand up paddling, mountain biking, trail running, and navigation. Designed such that participating teams will complete in an 8 hour maximum time format. Teams travel on land and lake to gather as many checkpoints as possible and finish within the 8 hour time limit., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com, greattrailrace.com September 15, 2019 — Harvest Moon Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Long course, at Boulder Reservoir, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co September 21, 2019 — Kokopelli Triathlon, BBSC Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, This familyfriendly event at Sand Hollow Reservoir has something for everyone! Featuring a Sprint, Olympic, Duathlon, Aquabike,10k and 5k distances., Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@ bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com September 22, 2019 — Oktoberfest Triathlon, Longmont, CO, Union Reservoir, Sprint, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits. com, withoutlimits.co October 5, 2019 — Las Vegas Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, The Las Vegas Triathlon is turning 21 this year, so we’re going to party! Featuring a Half, Olympic, Sprint, Duathlon, Aquabike, and 10k, 5k, Boulder Beach, Lake Mead , Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com October 12, 2019 — Huntsman World Senior Games Triathlon, St. George, UT, Triathlon. Must be 50 years or older. 450 Meter Outdoor Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. It’s the best little triathlon in the world., Kyle Case, 800-5621268, 435-674-0550, hwsg@seniorgames.net, seniorgames.net October 26, 2019 — Southern Utah Triathlon, Hurricane, UT, Sprint and Olympic. Held at Quail Creek Reservoir, Temps are ideal for triathlons with water temps in the high 60’s to low 70’s and air temps in the 70’s. This venue is truly beautiful with mesas and buttes all around. Enjoy the red rock landscape of Southern Utah. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, southernutahtriathlon. com, onhillevents.com October 26, 2019 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, Point-to-point race begins in Lake Mead National Recreation Area and ends in Boulder City, with Sprint, Olympic, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k; costumes welcome!, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com/pumpkinman

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After the rides are over, there’s all kinds of fun to be had back at festival venue. The log pull is a bracket-style competition where cyclists pull a 4x4 “log” in a head-to-head race. Photo by John Shafer/Photo-John.net

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the towering rocks of Zion National Park in the backdrop to the many colors in the landscape and variety of rides.

On the mesas we have endless playgrounds of rock formations that draw you in from one natural feature after another. The JEM area is fast and flowy with jumps and hips should you wish to get air under your tires! A certified IMBA Epic, the Gooseberry Mesa trail system is a must-do, classic ride. In this photo, Park City resident, Todd Winzenried, drops in on a slickrock halfpipe on Gooseberry’s North Rim Trail, with the cliffs of Zion National Park in the background. Photo by John Shafer/Photo-John.net

The Quail Lake area is a punchy BMX style to flowy and slow chunky techy rock. Being home to the Red Bull Rampage we have downhill trails that will challenge any rider’s skill and get your heart racing! We do have something for everyone from the novice rider to the super advanced crazy rider! The Mesas even have areas where novices can get a feel for mesa riding and ease into more challenging rock formations as they get comfortable with the feel of the rocks. The JEM area is the best place for the novice to start, but it’s still fun for all riders and you can always go faster and get air! Quail Lake area One of the best parts of the Hurricane MTB Festival is messing around on has something for most. If you’re the endless slickrock features at Little Creek Mesa. Photo by John Shafer/ a novice it will definitely challenge Photo-John.net you. Prospector/Church Rocks area and that of exploring from the seat of is close to Quail Lake and is great dinner and went on some awesome a mountain bike. rides together. for novices. Grafton Mesa and For the second year we moved Flying Monkey are for the advanced CW: Is there anything else that the festival to the Hurricane riders that enjoy exposure and drops. Community Center on the grassy you would like to add? Wire Mesa is a good alternative to HMTBF: We have exciting new area. We did the first beer garden Grafton Mesa it is much mellower. ever in Hurricane! We had to fence offerings for 2019: We don’t do guided rides, but we •Club Ride is offering a lunch up in the entire area with stock fence have the next best thing. We have and t-posts. Then inside of that area at Guacamole Trailhead group rides with different skill lev•We are now offering a VIP we used 8 foot stock fence to enclose els. Local riders volunteer to let you the beer garden with one small open- Access Pass with daily shuttle join them on some of their favorite ing for the entrance. We rolled with options to Gooseberry rides. We have a ride board at the it and did a western style theme. We •There will be a surprise on-trail venue with all the different rides and had roping and barrel racing around photo-booth for epic festival photos! skill levels that are going out each cones on tiny bikes. We had a cap•Colorado Backcountry Bike day. You meet with the locals and tion at the small entrance to the beer Academy out of Crested Butte, CO carpool to the riding area. garden that read (Brand ‘em and is going to be offering Skills Clinics CW: How many people come Corral ‘em). •Floyds of Leadville is going to to the event? How has this changed Now we close the street off and be DJ’ing the expo and probably since the beginning? use the grassy areas as well and only throwing a few solid booth partaays HMTBF: We see anywhere have to barricade the venue area. between 1000-1500 people in town You can walk around freely inside Event Details: March 29-31 — for the festival. We have about the venue with your beer. We still Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival, 650-750 participants and we are brand you with a stamp if you want Hurricane, UT, Ride with us on approaching our limit. People can a beer and have kept the western some of the most stunning trails expect an event cap in the years to theme. in the world with Zion National come so that we can maintain the Park as your backdrop. Fun fesquality and experience of our parCW: Tell us about the film pre- tivities, awesome demo bikes/accesticipants and vendors. view? What’s the film titled and sories, bike shuttles, skills clinic, The first Hurricane Mountain what’s it about? beer garden, dinner, prizes & more!, Bike Festival was very intimate HMTBF: The film is called “We DJ Morisette, 435-635-5455, hu@ and held in the backyard of Over are all Over the Edge.” It is an out- otesports.com, Brittany Phelps, 435the Edge. We had about 50 people sider’s look in to the world of Over 635-5455, baphelps1@hotmail.com, attend, friends and some outta-town- the Edge bike stores and finds com- hurricanemtbfestival.com, otesports. ers. We socialized over Dutch oven mon ground in the act of creating com

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“Please, all these unstable bags of chemicals and salty water walking around doing damage at every turn. We’re like hurricanes with heads.” I thought that would shock him out of his good mood, but Dale just smiled and raised a victory fist from his place on the checkered picnic blanket. “That’s right young man! Rage against it! Means you haven’t quit yet.” I shook my head. “It means I’d better walk into the woods for good before I do too much damage of my own. I took a deep breath. “Trees don’t lie and cheat or bulldoze protected habitat. Trees definitely don’t hold you close one night and leave on the next morning’s wind.” Dale leaned forward. “Did you ask her to stay?” I had not. Dale leaned back. “You know, you talk like a writer.” “I am a writer!” I raged. Happy to change the subject. “I mean, not just inside my head. I sold a novel to the University Of Michigan but they kill fee’d it before production. I’m gonna make some noise in the world one of these days.” “Well, no offense to Thoreau, but going after the girl makes for a better story than sitting alone in the woods.” It’s a helluva thing, being taken to school by a ghost of a man in the shadow of the most famous Penis Rocks in New Mexico. ******************** We were maybe 20 miles out from closing the loop when I realized Dale was asleep at the wheel, or the bar in this case. He’d had some aftermarket blocks installed for Chip to rest his feet on along the down tube and now he’d been putting them to use at different times during our ride. But along a quiet gentle climb into the lodge pole pine forest I felt his weight go more slack. I turned to see about him and his chin was on his chest, hands still holding the grips. For a moment I wondered if this had turned into a scene from A Weekend At Bernies, but he snort/snored once, perhaps to reassure me, so I pedaled on. Passing Randy and Debbie’s property told me how much farther we had to go. It also gave me an idea. Debbie worked for the Forest Service while Randy worked for himself, growing pot in the house and basement. It was a point of pride to him that the federal government was inadvertently funding his pot start up. On the first night at my wilderness ranger job, Debbie invited me back to the property for dinner. They hid the plants until it was established that I was not a narc sent by the Feds in an elaborate, bike rider/ranger deep cover government informant. They determined this by

offering me some grass. As soon as I took a hit it was as though a game show winning buzzer went off, doors opened, powerful lights glowed and I was in the middle of an enchanted forest of pot. And here I thought all those blankets were covering cages where exotic birds were resting and those were just an excessive amount of track lighting they didn’t turn on. In the weeks that followed I was asked to tend to watering and flipping grow lights on and off when the couple went on camping trips. There was a natural hot spring on the property. Pot farmer never made it on my resume, for obvious reasons, but it was a good gig. “Dale, wake up. We’re gonna see if we can bed down here tonight.” I got off the tandem. “Stay here. I don’t want to spook them.” Dale could barely keep his feet under himself. “Do you know who lives here?” “Yes. That’s why I don’t want to spook them, or you won’t have to worry about dying of AIDS anymore.” Gallows humor. Dale seemed to enjoy it. Randy greeted me, shotgun in hand. I’m guessing Dale was fully awake by then. ***************** We spent a magical evening watching the full harvest moon work it way up between the pine trees. Debbie lent us sleeping bags, and after a good long soak and some herbal medicine, we bedded down around the campfire circle. “You know what’s hard for me to take. Dying of course, but we’re all going there... it’s the being forgotten part.” Dale wasn’t sighing or tearful. There was a calm as he spoke, a strength in his voice. “All my life people have been telling me to f-off and die, calling us freaks and sinners and monsters. We’ve run for our lives and sometimes it’s just been easier to hide who we were. But that part is a little death of its own. We took insults, Jesus, the insults and this one guy spat on us in San Antonio, just for laughing together on a bench along the Riverwalk. “Just spat on me and hollered, “There!” like he’d done the world a favor.” Dale went silent for a while. “But it was Chip who was the favor to this world. He love his family even when they turned their backs for a time. He would tell me how he actually enjoyed vacuuming because it let him see the textures changing in the carpet. He liked train rides and loved rum raisin ice cream. I mean, who loves rum raisin?! I tossed a few bits of kindling onto the fire. “What else?” Dale let the stories pour out of him then, until it was as if Chip

was sitting with us by the fire too, laughing and adding his versions, his essence. I learned that night that love is stronger than death. And to think their love was a jagged scar to some people. Something to turn away from and fight against. I made another decision. “Dale. I’m going to tell your story someday. I promise that you guys won’t be forgotten.” It was late and Dale was almost asleep at that point, but he came to it for a few moments. “I don’t doubt you will. But you can’t do it justice unless you keep you feet in this world. You’re just getting started. You’ve got some good years of people letting you down ahead of you... but sometimes... sometimes they won’t.”

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Though the numbers of bike commuters has flattened, the numbers

are much better than what USA

Today has printed. Lou Melini)

C.U.: What changes have you

made over the last several years

with regards to clothing, bike and

I think it comes down to making it work in whatever way you can and being flexible. Do I show up

to work a little sweaty? Yes. But

it’s manageable and I always prefer that over driving my car in...

C.W.: Overall has the environ-

ment for bike commuting improved

over the past several years? What

******************** We spread Chips ashes at Clinton P. Anderson’s overlook, in violation of who knows how many government statutes. I’d put my uniform back on by then, and saluted the sunrise with a crisp snap of my wrist, so let’s call it a wash. It was a roller coaster without brakes straight down to an imagined finish line. We nearly overcooked the only curve but we managed to kept that tandem rubberside up, whooping the whole way. “Look, this Dallas Buyer’s Club thing might buy me some time, but since I don’t have any family left in this world, I talked to Randy and Debbie last night. They’ve agreed to let me ship them my ashes.” “They’re good people.” I said. “And I’m talking to you right now. I hope you’ll already have moved on by then...” He modeled his bag of bones body for me, offering a resigned smile. “But same urn, same overlook as Chip’s... if it’s not too much trouble?” We hugged it out. I kept to those woods for the rest of the season. We set Dale into the wind on a cold morning in April, two of us in uniform and Randy in tie-dye. Then I went after the girl. And now... now I’ve told their story. Joe Kurmaskie is a journalist, syndicated columnist, and contributor to numerous magazines including Outside, Bicycling Magazine, Men’s Journal and Parenting. He’s a bike advocate, activist, found of Cadence Press, and a Random House author of seven books including Metal Cowboy, Mud, Sweat and Gears and A Guide To Falling Down In Public. Tour of the Gila was excerpted from A Guide To Falling Down In Public For more on the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, see https://www.nps.gov/gicl/ index.htm

Stephanie Tomlin on a bike tour. Photo by Samuel Warrick

tire choices? What tips do you have

for a trouble-free bike commute?

could be improved? S.T: As I mentioned in the

S.T.: Let’s see. I got a front bas-

above question yes, I do feel like

which is nice for small miscel-

has been improving over the past

kind of cumbersome on the train.

more recognized than it has been

ket for my commuter bike recently,

laneous items, although I find it

the condition for bike commuters

several years. It just seems to be

I also recently got Surly Knard

in the past. With that said, we still

love. They are knobby and 700X41

have so much data to help make the

tires for my commuting bike that I

which make them great for anything

on gravel or adventurous alleyway commuting. In terms of clothing choices, it’s interesting because I

feel like I have gotten less cycling-

gear specific in my commute

recently. I now work in an environment where I need to be a little

more presentable than I needed to

have a long ways to go. But we now case for safe cycling facilities that I

think it is just going to get easier to

justify the improvements.

C.W.: Thanks Steph. It has been

great to catch up. Keep up the good

work for cyclists and see you on the S-Line trail.

be at Aggie Blue Bikes, but I still

find that I often bike commute in

the clothes I am going to be work-

ing in. Maybe this isn’t the greatest

If you have a suggestion for a commuter profile, especially from Idaho, Montana, Nevada,

thing in the world, but it’s working

Wyoming, W. CO, and N. AZ,

an extra pair of clothes for work out

other comments, please send it

for me right now and takes packing

of the equation, which is a bonus!

have a commuter question, or to lou@cyclingutah.com

Stephanie Tomlin mountain bikes as well as commutes. Photo by Whitney Johnson

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BICYCLE TOURING

With an Angel on the Highway, We Complete Our TransAmerica Bike Ride

Lou and Julie Melini at the start of their transcontinental bike tour in Astoria, Oregon. Photo courtesy Lou Melini

By Lou Melini Riding across the U.S. has been on my to-do list ever since I completed my first transcontinental ride in 1975. On August 22nd of 2018, Julie and I completed our ride across the United States via Adventure Cycling Association’s, TransAmerica Bike Route. We rode 4,230 miles during our 70 days of riding plus we took one rest day. We had hoped to complete the ride on August 21st, our 36th anniversary, but as we say, it is what it is. Our rest day was in Missoula and entailed visiting with a college friend that I met during freshman orientation in 1969. Bob was excited to have us stay at his house. “I’ll have breakfast for you bright and early, 9 AM OK?” I broke the news to Bob gently that we normally left at sunrise to beat heat and traffic, so we compromised at 8:30. Bob, like hundreds of others along our travels were friendly, helpful, and generous, cheering us along even though they did not have a clue to what is like to do an overnight bike ride let alone a transcontinental ride. We had a great ride, though there were more than a few days of mountain climbs in the west, masochistic steep terrain in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, heat that forced us to stop for the day, and the uncertainty of the quality of where we camped or slept for the night. Julie kept telling me how angels helped get her over the mountains, helped us through the heat, and made our nights comfort-

able despite some disappointments. I sometimes had to agree that maybe she was right more than a few times. Then there was the final day of our ride. Going back to 1975, it seems that on every big trip there is one day that will stay in my mind forever. Like our Appalachian Trail thru-hike, the day waited until the end. Julie kept procrastinating about obtaining plane tickets until our final day, primarily because we didn’t really know what day was going to be the last day. We assumed it was the 22nd of August but we didn’t know for sure. One never knows what may happen. For example her rear derailleur cable broke on the 20th of August and I couldn’t thread a new cable in, presumably because the head of the old cable was jammed in her shifter. (There is a longer story to this) Fortunately the last 95 miles was relatively flat. By adjusting the setscrew on the rear derailleur, I turned her 27-gears into 3. Despite “only” 3 gears she was able to comfortably ride the rest of the way. During the final week of our ride, the plan was to complete the TransAmerica bike route in Yorktown where there was a bike shop. We would box up the bikes, have Bike Flights pick the bikes up, maybe stay the night to visit historic Yorktown and fly out on the 23rd. I had contacted the bike shop early in our final week and boxing the bike was all set, all we had to do was contract with Bike Flights, but again we procrastinated. We made good time on the 20th despite Julie’s broken cable so I

Lou and Julie Melini at the conclusion of their transcontinental bike tour in Yorktown, Virginia. Photo courtesy Lou Melini

called the called the shop to finalize our plans. The woman on the phone was somewhat distraught and said a “sudden incident” has occurred with the shop and they would not be open on the 22nd. She was very nice and said that she would leave 2 bike boxes outside and that there was a UPS store about a block or so away. At this time I was ready to end our ride in Williamsburg and make our arrangements at a different shop. Williamsburg is 13 miles shy of the official end in Yorktown but Julie wanted to do the entire ride with or without me, “trust the angels”. The day before our arrival I again called the shop in Yorktown asking to buy a pedal wrench to be put in the bike box. The guy I spoke also was a bit distraught. He said the registers were closed so I couldn’t buy anything but he would put his personal wrench in the bike box for me to use. On the 22nd of August we rode the final 33 miles into Yorktown, stopping at the memorial monument, the official end of the TransAmerica bike route. I went to the nearby visitor center to buy a book for the upcoming flight home while Julie searched for directions to the bike shop on her phone. Now she looked

distraught stating; “Siri is telling me the bike shop is 13 miles away”. I replied it must be another Siri mistake as we had many of them during our travels. Upon asking a local person, the shop indeed was 13 miles away. Apparently Yorktown is geographically a large town for the given population. We ate some of the food we had on our bikes, filled our water bottles and rode off to the bike shop that was closed hoping that the boxes would be outside and behind the bushes as promised. We mostly followed a back road but for a less than a mile we were on a rather busy road. A small car pulls up along side of us and the driver yelled, “Hey pull over, I need to talk to you”. My first reaction was to ignore the jackass that wanted to chew us out for being on the road. The driver then pulled into a Starbucks lot waving to us to pull into the parking lot, which I did. He approaches us with his hands over his head saying, “I’m Ron, from Ron’s House with Adventure Cycling”. I knew who he was as his home is used to house traveling cyclists. After my amazement wore off that someone like Ron would coincidentally be driving past us on

this one-mile stretch of road I was then able to state what our short term plans were. We told him about the closed bike shop and the bike boxes. He said he was also going to the shop. I searched all over as did Julie, no boxes. No, this can’t be happening, I said to myself! In the shop were some people so I jumped up and down outside the store to attract attention. The people in the shop were Trek employees doing inventory, as I then found out, Trek bought the shop. I explained the situation and in short time I had 2 bike boxes marked “boxes for bikers”, plus they gave me some tools to use to pack my bike, and in one box I found the pedal wrench. By this time Ron showed up and went to UPS to buy strapping tape to seal the boxes. His car is small so he put one boxed bike in the trunk as best he could and took it to the UPS store. He then took the second box along with Julie and I and our panniers to UPS. Our bikes were turned over to UPS albeit at a considerably higher cost then Bike Flights. Ron then asked, “What’s next”. Julie replied that either we get a flight or a place to stay to which Ron replied, “I’ll take you to the airport”. Julie quickly tried to get plane tickets but didn’t receive a confirmatory email. We went to the airport and explained our situation to the American Airlines agent. He said he had our information but no ticket, “no problem”. He helped Julie finalize the transaction saving us the $70 agent fee and we had a flight home. Still in our bike clothes we then went to the restroom to wash up a little, change into “normal” clothes and headed for a restaurant as we had a not eaten much that day. At midnight we arrived home. The next day I received a phone call from the bike shop, profusely apologizing for the mix up with the bike boxes. I had to think that Julie might be right again about the angels, so I made sure she texted Ron to thank him.

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BIKING BOOKS

Book Review: Old Man on a Bicycle: A Ride Across America and How to Realize a More Enjoyable Old Age By Louis Melini

Time for a scenic break along the Oregon Coast. Photo by Julie Melini

Oregon woodlands; Beautiful state to ride through. Photo by Julie Melini

Hoosier Pass Colorado. It’s downhill from here to the Kansas border. Photo by Julie Melini

Small town hospitality. We couldn’t officially set up tents until the county staff left at 5:30. Bathroom in the police station around the corner of the county building. Very small convenience store served as a “grocery store” in this town that saw better days. Photo by Julie Melini

Ben, my oldest son, gave me Old Man on a Bicycle for Christmas. “It fits you”, he said, reminding me that I rode across the U.S. in 2018 at the “young” age of 67. Don Petterson was 71 when he started his ride across the U.S. in 2002, finishing in 2003 after a broken clavicle (collarbone) in Price, Utah aborted his 2002 ride. He published the book 11 years later. Don wanted to do something out of the ordinary in his retirement, so he decided on a whim to ride across the United States on a bicycle, a bicycle that he did not yet have. The bike tour was actually his second choice. Fortunately for the bike-touring community he realized that, despite being a licensed pilot, his thoughts of flying a fixed wing ultralight plane across the U.S. would not work out. Mr. Petterson had “not ridden a bike in years” and “had never ridden for more than a few miles”. Within minutes of starting his trip he had to call his wife as he “slipped his chain” jamming it so that he could not make the repair. This occurred because he was trying to fix his bike computer while riding. If anything, this was an embarrassing start to a trip in front of family members, some of which questioned his judgment and sanity. After getting his bike and bike computer squared away he was off again realizing that he may be not up for the challenge. “I was shaky on steep turns”; “had not practiced emergency stops”; clumsy when releasing my feet from the clamps of the bicycle pedals as quickly and safety demanded”; “I could manage only the most basic repairs and knew nothing about making adjustments”; “I had never made an overnight bike ride and I hadn’t yet built up enough muscular endurance”. These quotes were some of his thoughts and anxieties on that first day. After reading that passage it reminded me of my 1975 trip across the U.S. but I was young and naïve. He ended up having a good first day, riding 58 miles. As a bicycle touring books go, this one is pretty good. It has a good mix of travelogue writing (i.e. diary), autobiographical information about the author, entertaining anecdotes, and some of what I will call “preaching”. Mr. Petterson inserts into the book numerous short tangential information such as the benefits of helmets, the not so beneficial effects of smoking, and some science related to the physiology of aging among numerous tidbits of information. Most of the information is welcome and nicely adds to the book. At the time of his ride across the U.S., Mr. Petterson was retired as a Foreign Service officer hav-

ing served as an Ambassador for the U.S. After his retirement he also served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. I think his age and occupation was a part of my interest in his book. The book was well written and I can relate to his age-related maladies. On the other hand he was, to be polite, a bit absent minded. He twice left his wallet on the rear rack of his bike, fortunately not losing it. He lost a pair of riding tights, a few tools, a previously helpful map, and his camera, though he rode back to the motel and found the camera in the trash. He knew about Adventure Cycling Association but decided on a do-it-yourself route that caused him to lose countless hours during the course of his ride after getting lost, backtracking, and finding himself on really bad roads. Twice he was told by bike shop employees in Colorado and California that he had ridden on the most dangerous road in the area. To his credit, Mr. Petterson did well on the roads he chose except for the incident in Price. In order to travel as lightly as possible, he was unprepared for cold weather and rain, so he stayed in his motel until the weather improved. He didn’t camp nor have a camp stove so he ate an interesting variety of meals some of which were good. Since he didn’t carry much in the way of food, he rode too long on

more than a few occasions to obtain food. He even needed to go to bike shops to properly pump his tires, as his pump was small on only useful to inflate a flat tire to get to a shop. Despite my concerns, he did do the trip and should be commended, as anyone should be for completing a ride across the U.S. He did the ride differently than I would, but that is okay. Given that he rode alone, much of his riding style choices were in part to socialize. Even the need to go to a bike shop to pump his tires was a social exercise to chat with the employees perhaps about the roads he should take to get to his next destination. When you retire you will understand the need to socialize. I enjoyed the book. I primarily enjoyed getting to know Don and read about his travels that included stretches of road in Utah, eastern Colorado and Kansa that I also have toured through. Because of how he wrote the book, the time lapse of 12 years between his ride and publication was not a deterrent on the quality of the book. Old Man on a Bicycle: A Ride Across America and How to Realize a More Enjoyable Old Age by Don Petterson; 2014: Outskirts Press Inc. Outskirtspress. com, https://outskirtspress. com/oldmanonabicycle, ISBN: 978-1478722915

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RIDE OF THE MONTH

Circuito de Montagna Montara - A 36.6 Mile Loop Highlights the San Francisco Area Coastal Scenery landslides. Many of the railroad’s stations still exist, though, in some places they are private residences. In the meantime, El Granada has transformed into a sleepy coastal residential community. The next community, Princetonby-the-Sea, boasts the Half Moon Bay Airport, which is immediately adjacent to CA 1. This small community also hosts Mavericks, a surfing competition at Pillar Point Harbor that attracts experts who can handle the 50-foot waves. Just south of Princeton-by-the-Sea, CA 1 enters Half Moon Bay, the lone incorporated community along this stretch of highway. The coastal microclimate makes the entire stretch of CA 1 communities and the adjacent foothills subject to a greater amount of moisture than to the north or east. Annual rainfall of 50 inches is

A rider descends Highway 1, toward Devil’s Slide, with the Pacific Ocean in the background. The cars are gone now, having been rerouted. Photo by Wayne Cottrell

By Wayne Cottrell The Circuito de Montagna Montara is 36.6-mile, giant counterclockwise loop around Montara Mountain in northwestern San Mateo County, near San Francisco, California. The ride is one of several featured routes in my Best Bike Rides San Francisco (part of the Falcon Guides series). Montara Mountain is the most prominent peak in the northern part of the Santa Cruz Mountains, which stretch from north to south along the peninsula south of San Francisco. The high point (peak) is at 1,898 feet above sea level. There are no paved roads over the summit, so the Circuito hugs the mountain as closely as possible on good through roads and highways. The preferred direction is counterclockwise, to keep the Pacific Ocean on your right. Elevations along the ride range from just 3 feet, at the starting point, to 858 feet at the crest of the San Andreas Fault uplift (please see below). The ride begins near the southern city limit of Pacifica, along

California’s State Highway 1 (CA 1; also known as the Cabrillo Highway). Pacifica stretches along the coastline for six miles and inland for some distance up valleys that reach downslope from the Santa Cruz Mountains. The city is rich in takeoff points for surfing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and even skateboarding. Many summer days (June through August) find the city enshrouded in fog, with it occasionally lasting for days. Yet, the number of sunny days, during the rest of the year, is greater than the national average. Begin the ride at the park-andride lot near the corner of CA 1 and Linda Mar Boulevard. Turn left and head south on CA 1. The highway immediately leaves the city and climbs into the forested hillside on the northwest slopes of Montara Mountain. The highway shoulder is narrow, but drivers are (or at least should be) used to seeing bicycles along this stretch. New to this stretch are the Tom Lantos Tunnels, through which the main CA 1 highway passes, leaving the old CA 1 to hikers, runners – and cyclists! After cresting, the old highway curves and begins a downhill along the rugged Pacific coastline. This is one of the more dramatic stretches of the highway, as it passes high above the crashing surf below, including Devil’s Slide. This stretch hovers above slopes that descend into the surf at gradients of 30% to 70%. Planning for the Lantos Tunnels, in fact, began way back in 1958. CA 1 was completed in 1937, but had been subject to cracking and landslides ever since – these actually closed the highway for up to months at a time, about every ten years. In truth, CA 1 has been gradually creeping toward the ocean since construction, with the movement accelerated after major rainstorms. The tunnels were finally opened to traffic in 2013,

making the drive much safer for motorists. As for cyclists – well, consider it part of the adventure that the road may slide into the ocean, taking you with it. Just south of the tunnel portal (i.e., the other end) is an unpaved parking area for Gray Whale Cove State Beach and McNee Ranch State Park. You may have noticed, on your right, some odd-looking militaristic construction. Six structures were built at Devil’s Slide during World War II to observe naval activity on the Pacific, as a means of protecting San Francisco. The observation structures were essentially steel-andconcrete pillboxes, a few of which still remain. As you leave this dramatic segment, CA 1 turns slightly inland and enters a series of unincorporated communities. These include, from north to south, Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, and Princetonby-the-Sea. Montara features Montara State Beach, which is a popular, mile-long beach. Potentially high surf during storm surges makes the beach unsafe for swimming, but very popular with expert surfers. To the south of Montara is Moss Beach, which features the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach Distillery, and Seal Cove Inn (which is right along CA 1). The latter is a high-profile destination property. El Granada’s concentric, circular street pattern was designed by famous city planner Daniel Burnham. The community was originally developed by Ocean Shore Railroad as a seaside resort for San Franciscans. Construction of the Ocean Shore Railroad between San Francisco and Santa Cruz started in 1905, with the northern portion extending as far south as Tunitas Creek, south of Half Moon Bay. The railroad used a coastal alignment, portions of which have long since been covered by

common, as is plenty of fog drip on overcast days. Prepare to make a left turn at the city’s busiest intersection, CA 92, by checking for traffic and moving toward the left-turn lanes. Turn left with the signal onto CA 92 and head east. After a brief passage along the edge of the city’s central business district, which is to your right, continue to head out of town. CA 92 carries in excess of 20,000 motor vehicles per day, even as the highway narrows to just two lanes, so expect to share the road. The shoulder is narrow along the nearly imperceptible incline east of Half Moon Bay, so be attentive. After passing a number of nurseries, CA 92 finally widens as it approaches the second significant climb of this route. You are greeted by a wider shoulder and a stiff climb to the crest of an uplift

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The Circuito Montagna Montara is a 36.6 milen road bike circuit just south of San Francisco. Image by Wayne Cottrell

that was caused by action along the San Andreas Fault. CA 92 crests at Skyline Boulevard (CA 35) and then descends swiftly, adjacent to a dense grove of California oak woodland. The descent takes you down the drier side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and once you are beyond the woodland the difference from the wetter, Half Moon Bay side is clear. The highway descends into the rift valley and crosses between the Lower (to the left) and Upper (to the right) Crystal Springs Reservoirs. Both reservoirs are artificial (the water is real) and are linked hydraulically. Water comes from local precipitation, the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in the Yosemite Valley, and nearby watersheds. At the signal on the climb following the crossing of the reservoirs, turn left. You are now on the northern portion of Skyline Boulevard (CA 35). Ride north, with the I-280 freeway on your right and Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir on your left. The road climbs through

here, cresting at Bunker Hill Drive, and then descends. Adjacent to the Crystal Springs Road intersection, turn left to enter the Sawyer Camp Trail. Sawyer Camp is a paved trail that runs parallel to the northern arm of the reservoir for a distance. The trail began as an access road to Leander Sawyer’s camp in the mid19th century, near the Jepson Laurel tree (600 years old, and the largest such tree in California). Later the trail was used by a stagecoach line from Millbrae to the north. Still later the trail became San Andreas Valley Road, along the main route between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. Fast forward about 100 years, and with improved highways better serving motor vehicle traffic, the trail has become a destination path for nonmotorized vehicle users. The trail is six miles long, stretching from Crystal Springs Road in the south to Hillcrest Boulevard in the north, on the western edge of Millbrae. Enjoy the Sawyer Camp Trail as

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it scoots along the rift valley adjacent to the Crystal Springs Golf Course. The Jepson Laurel is on the left, to the north of the northern end of Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir. The gradients are moderate, and there are bound to be plenty of path users. At the south end of San Andreas Lake, the path turns sharply to the right to cross San Andreas Dam. Similarly to the Crystal Springs Reservoirs, San Andreas Lake is a water source and is not open to the public. The lake rests directly on the San Andreas Fault. The path curves around the southern end of the lake and then climbs to a bench on the lake’s eastern side. Pay attention to the signs, as speed limits and the center-line rule are enforced along here. In fact, beyond the crest cyclists are cautioned to walk their bikes along the downhill to avoid conflicts with other path users. At the end of the path, to stay on pavement, turn right into the cul-de-sac (Hillcrest Boulevard), ride under I-280, and then turn left onto Skyline Boulevard. At the next major intersection, which is Larkspur Drive, turn left, ride under I-280 again, and then turn right at the end of the street onto the San Andreas Trail. This is another paved path that is more or less a continuation of Sawyer Camp Trail. The path parallels San Andreas Lake on the left and Skyline Boulevard on the right until it ends at San Bruno Avenue. As you ride along, look upward to your left to view Sweeney Ridge. On November 4, 1769, the Gaspar de Portola Expedition sighted San Francisco Bay from high atop the ridge, thereby “discovering” it. At trail’s end at San Bruno Avenue, cross over to the other side of Skyline and continue heading

north on Skyline. The road descends through here, and you will probably build up some good speed. The fun ends at Sneath Lane as Skyline levels and then starts to climb gradually as you enter the city of San Bruno. Turn left onto College Drive (move into the left-turn lane) and begin the climb up to Skyline College. Follow the road as its curves to the left, entering the campus. The road, in fact, ends at a cul-de-sac through which bicyclists can pass. Follow the path through to the other side, continuing to climb. Turn right at the stop sign onto Ysabel Drive and descend away from the college. Turn left onto Sharp Park Road at the signal, immediately opposite Milagra Ridge County Park. Sharp Park Road descends sharply, twisting and plummeting toward the ocean. Watch your speed in the turns. After crossing over CA 1, turn left to ride along the frontage road, which is Bradford Way. Follow this bumpy road as it curves into a residential neighborhood (you are now in Pacifica). Continue to the T-intersection at Mori Point Road and turn left next to the Loyal Order of Moose facility (no actual moose). Head up the short climb on Mori Point Road to CA 1 and turn right. Here you have two options: ride along the shoulder of the highway or take the parallel paved path. The paved path is actually more challenging than the highway, as it traverses hillier terrain. Both routes lead to the same place: southern Pacifica. Also, both routes involve two short climbs.

The second one is especially dramatic, as a spectacular view of Pacifica State Beach is revealed over the crest. Also known as Linda Mar Beach, this is a popular spot for beginning surfers. Beginners can perhaps become experts very quickly here, as there have been a number of reports of white sharks in the waters over the years. Continue to Linda Mar Boulevard and turn left to conclude the ride, at the park-and-ride lot. Starting & ending point coordinates: 37.595603oN 122.503103oW For more Utah rides, see Road Biking Utah (Falcon Guides), written by avid cyclist Wayne Cottrell. Road Biking Utah features descriptions of 40 road bike rides in Utah. The ride lengths range from 14 to 106 miles, and the book’s coverage is statewide: from Wendover to Vernal, and from Bear Lake to St. George to Bluff. Each ride description features information 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 extensive research while living here – and even after moving – to develop the content for the book.

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