Cycling West Spring Issue - April 2023

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Spring/April 2023 Issue;

Volume 31 Number 2; Issue 241

Contributors: Chuck Collins, Charles Pekow, Dave Iltis, Steven L. Sheffield, Peter Abraham, Monica Garrison, Sydney Garrison, Eric Yelsa, Dave Campbell, Shannon Boffeli, Barry Makarewicz, Sarah Kaufmann, Anthony Nocella, David Finch, Mathew Schmor, Tom Diegel, Benj Wadsworth, CiCi Jones

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Cover Art Title: Bike Future

Artist name: Monica GodfreyGarrison (@mogofree_art)

Medium: Digital Art

Description: Colorful, contrast-heavy image of a black woman cyclist looking off into the distance surrounded by wispy leaves in earth tones

Artist Statement: This image illustrates looking toward the diverse and equitable future of cycling. Where to find/buy art: www.mogofree.etsy.com

Website: monicagodfrey.com

Monica is the Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls Do Bike: blackgirlsdobike.org

BICYCLE COMMUNITY An Interview with Monica Garrison, Founder of Black Girls Do Bike

By Dave Iltis

Monica Garrison founded Black Girls Do Bike (BGDB) in 2013. It has since grown to include over 100 chapters on the United States and United Kingdom with over 180 Sheroes (leaders) and approximately 30000 members. She’s also an artist and we are featuring her bike art this month in Cycling West. We caught up with her recently.

Cycling West: Tell us about Black Girls Do Bike. What type of riding do they do? What types of activities around cycling do chapters have?

Monica Garrison: Black Girls Do Bike (BGDB) is a national organization with chapters across the United States that is dedicated to promoting cycling as a means of transportation, fitness, and empowerment for women of color. The types of riding that BGDB members do vary depending on their personal interests, goals, and local terrain. Some members ride for fitness, participating in road or mountain bike races or endurance rides. Others ride for transportation, commute to work or run errands by bike. There are also members who ride for leisure, exploring scenic routes or local trails with friends.

In addition to organized rides and cycling events, BGDB chapters have a wide variety of activities and resources for members. Many chapters offer group rides of varying distances and skill levels, as well as clinics on topics such as bike maintenance, nutrition, and safety. Members also have access to online resources and forums for discussing cycling-related topics and connecting with other riders.

CW: How did you get into bicy-

cling as a kid and later in life?

MG: During summer breaks from school, riding a bike was a beloved activity. I was always trying to keep up with my brother and his friends on their bikes. It gave me the real sense of freedom that I was seeking. Riding was very much a social activity.

Later in life, I relied on my bike as a way to commute to work. I was blessed with a trail that practically started at my front door and landed at my job downtown. I stopped riding for a time and picked up the bike

again in the spring of 2013.

CW: Tell us the story of how you founded Black Girls Do Bike. What was your motivation?

MG: My motivation to start BGDB was born out of a rough patch in my life where I found myself struggling with both physical and mental health issues. Riding my

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Black Girls Do Bike founder Monica Garrison. Photo by Sydney Garrison

COACHING

What Do You Need To Start With A Coach?

By Sarah Kaufmann

When I get started coaching a new athlete, one of the things we go through at the outset is the equipment they currently have and the pieces they should have to get the most out of their coaching. As we head into spring, many athletes begin with a new coach. What do you need to get the most out of that new relationship? Let’s break it down.

Basics

The basics; bike, shoes, helmet, a few comfy kits. A saddle you are familiar with and like. An indoor trainer if you will ride indoors for poor weather. A bike computer that will sync with Ant+ or Bluetooth. (Some athletes ride with a watch, but most have more success with a

handlebar mounted computer).

Watts

A power meter. Some coaches require this. Power meters allow you to get more out of your coaching, providing the ability to measure, record, and target watts. For juniors and less experienced riders, I see this as less important and there is real value in learning to listen to your body and training by Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) initially, so you learn to recognize the cues your body is giving you.

Bike Fit

A good bike fit by a professional fitter. If you are local to Salt Lake, I have a few bike fitters with different specialties that I recommend and trust depending on the rider and their goals. If you ride more than one bike consistently, match the fits across all

your bikes to your primary race bike.

Data

If you will hire a coach, create an account in TrainingPeaks. Most coaches use TrainingPeaks and software connected to TrainingPeaks, to plan, prescribe, and review training. The bigger log of data you have at the outset, the more of a leg-up your coach will have when you get started. So, create an account and start uploading your ride data there. STRAVA does not have the same functionality for a coach so having a large log of data in STRAVA, Garmin Connect, or others will not provide your future coach with the same wealth of knowledge as TrainingPeaks data provides when you do get started.

Coach Options

Talk to multiple coaches and talk to your friends who have coaches. The athlete/coach relationship is deeply personal and will require a great deal of trust and open communication to be most effective. Trust your gut when you go through the interview process. Is this person listening to me? Does this person understand my goals? Does this person understand my limitations? Review each coach’s plans carefully and get a clear idea from them about what is and is not included in each plan.

Mindset

Be coachable. What is this intangible term that gets thrown around? I would define coachable as a humble focus and curiosity. Accept feedback. Ask questions. Your coach should provide feedback in a way that is constructive and motivating so you can receive it with an open heart and mind that allows your cycling to grow. Focus is required to do the work. Your training plan should be hard enough to challenge you without overwhelming you. It will ask you to make sacrifices in the interest of your goals. But your goals should be driving you enough that those sacrifices feel worthwhile. It is your coach’s job to determine the level of difficulty to keep you engaged, making progress, and avoiding burnout. It is your job to determine the level of sacrifice necessary to maintain that focus.

That’s pretty much the list. There are lots of other fun gadgets and there are always new bikes and upgrades to your current bike(s) and equipment. But hiring a coach to make you the best athlete you can be will undoubtedly be the most fulfilling upgrade you can make.

Sarah Kaufmann is the owner of K Cycling Coaching. She is an elite level XC and CX racer for DNA Pro Cycling Team. She is based in Salt Lake City, UT and can be reached at sarah@kcyclingcoaching.com or 413.522.3180.

Post race break-down - Coach Sarah Kaufmann and Jacob Allen. Photo courtesy K Cycling Coaching

bike turned on the proverbial light bulb for me. It helped me to regain my health and rediscover the joy and freedom that comes with cycling. It was also a great way for me to spend more time with my kids.

As I started riding regularly again, I noticed that there were not many women who looked like me on the road. I realized that I wanted to find more like-minded lady riders and create a supportive community for women of color who love cycling. So, I took to the internet to see if there were any national organizations that encouraged women of color to ride, but I found nothing on a national scale.

That’s when I decided to start Black Girls Do Bike. I wanted to create a space for women of color to come together and share their love of cycling, and to help inspire more women to take up the sport. I never imagined that it would grow into the amazing community it is today, with more than 100 chapters across the country. But I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished, and I am more motivated than ever to continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in cycling.

CW: There are over 100 chapters of BGDB. What is the impact that BGDB has had on the Black community?

MG: I’d like to think that Black Girls Do Bike has had a significant impact on the Black community, inspiring more women of color to take up cycling and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport. By providing a supportive and empowering community, BGDB has helped to break down barriers and challenge stereotypes, making cycling more accessible and inclusive for women of color. Through their local chapters and national events, BGDB has also helped to increase awareness about the benefits of cycling, such as improved physical health, mental well-being, and sustainable transportation.

Overall, BGDB has been instrumental in promoting positive change in the Black community, empowering women to take control of their health and well-being, and inspiring a new generation of cyclists.

CW: What are the goals of BGDB and how does it work to provide a place for women of color?

MG: Our primary goals are to empower women of color to embrace cycling, promote diversity and inclusion in the sport, and create a supportive and empowering community of cyclists. We believe that cycling is more than just a hobby - it’s a way of life. We strive to provide a safe and welcoming space for women of color to come together. We hope to inspire more women to take up the sport and experience its many benefits. To achieve our goals, BGDB works to provide a range of resources and support to women of color who are interested in cycling. By creating a place for women of color to come together, share their experiences, and support each other, we hope to build a more inclusive and diverse cycling community and inspire positive change in the world.

CW: Tell us about your love for cycling and the impact BGDB has had on your life. What do you hope to share with the world?

MG: My love for cycling has

grown each year as I meet women who are benefitting from adding cycling to their lives. BGDB has been transformative in my life. I’ve met lifelong friends and been invited to tables with change makers. As a natural introvert, spearheading this movement has made me stretch in uncomfortable ways and taught me many lessons about myself. I’ve accomplished things I never thought I could. I’ve gained an outlet to express myself creatively and help others at the same time, which is very fulfilling.

I hope to inspire more women of color to take up cycling, break down barriers and stereotypes, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. Ultimately, I believe that by sharing our love of cycling and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport, we can inspire positive change and create a better future for all.

CW: We are featuring your digital art in this issue. Tell us more about your art, the subject matter, and your career in photography and art.

MG: As you can imagine diver-

sifying cycling and uplifting women of color are a big part of my life. A lot of my art explores these themes. I try to create images that reflect the equitable future I envision and at the same time, help make women feel good about who they are. I utilize, photography, videography and now even machine learning or AI technology to bring my ideas to life. I learned photography early in life and had some brilliant mentors. I’ve worked as a photographer for many years, honing my skills. I can shoot just about anything, but I especially enjoy shooting portraits and fashion, as I love finding creative ways to showcase the human face and form.

CW: If someone wants to form a chapter of BGDB or join a group, how do they go about doing that?

MG: If someone wants to form a chapter of Black Girls Do Bike, they can visit the BGDB website and follow the instructions for starting a new chapter. The process includes going through a review process with the BGDB national team to ensure that the chapter aligns with the organization’s mission and values. Once approved, the new chapter will have

access to a range of resources and support from BGDB, including training materials, networking opportunities, and exclusive discounts.

If someone wants to join an existing chapter, they can search for a local chapter on the BGDB website and follow the appropriate link to join. However, joining a BGDB chapter is a great way to connect with other women of color who share a passion for cycling, build your skills and confidence on the bike, and contribute to a positive and inclusive cycling community.

CW: Is there anything else that you would like to add?

MG: I’d just like to thank all of the members, allies, and supporters who have helped us work toward our mission. Celebrating our 10-year anniversary this year has made me reflect on not only how far we’ve come, but how far we still have to go.

To find out more about Black Girls Do Bike, visit: blackgirlsdobike.org

To learn more about Monica’s art and photography, visit: monicagodfrey.com and see the cover of this issue.

Black Girls Do Bike at the organization’s first national meetup in Atlanta. Quick picture before taking off the for a recovery ride from Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park. Photo by CiCi Jones Photography

BICYCLE POETRY 59’31” (The Answer)

By Steven L. Sheffield

On the foggy morning of September 15, 1996, I lined up for what would be the most satisfying race of my “career” … the 36th Annual Mt. Tamalpais Hill Climb, a 12.6-mile race gaining about 2031 feet of climbing. My goals for the race? To finish in under an hour, and to not be last in my category.

The race started at Stinson Beach and headed northwest on California Hwy 1 (the Shoreline Highway) alongside the Bolinas Lagoon for about 4.3 mostly flat miles to the right turn at Bolinas-Fairfax Road.

I’m not a climber. Never have been, not even when I only weighed 145 pounds or so. As such, I was pretty quickly dropped by my Cat 5 category racemates disappearing into the fog as the climb began. I just set a pace I could maintain and

kept pedaling. About halfway up the first leg of the climb I caught another rider, whom I believe was another rider in my category, so we rode together to pace each other the rest of the way. We caught and passed another couple of riders from other categories on the fairly steep 4.4 mile climb up to the ridge, gaining about 1500-feet of elevation in the process.

Turning onto West Ridgecrest Blvd. meant that our next task was conquering the Seven Sisters, a series of rises and descents along the ridge that get gradually steeper and longer as you head 3.8 miles southeast towards the finish at the Pantoll/Rock Springs Trailhead parking lot.

On our way up Seventh Sister, I “attacked” the climb as hard as I could muster and opened a gap to my companion. By the time I finished that hump and the descent, I

could no longer see the other rider due to the thick fog. I continued pushing as hard as I could and crossed the finish line in 59 minutes and 31 seconds, having raced 12.6 miles and gaining 2031 feet in the process. I was 21st of the 22 riders in my category, and 129th of the 151 combined starters. I was also the last rider to finish in under an hour.

I certainly was not the fastest rider by any measure; I finished 10 minutes and 50 seconds behind the winner of my category, but I achieved the racing goals I had set out for myself.

Having done so, I promptly “retired” from road racing.

Editor’s Note: 59’31” is a word and visual art piece and puzzle by Steven Sheffield. It was in our Early Spring 2023 issue, and online: cyclingutah.com/bicyclepoetry/5931/

WOMEN’S CYCLING CULTURE

An Interview with Cyclist Tiffany Schwartz

and other competitors or athletes on all different kinds of platforms. Because of all that the pressure all comes from within, which has been difficult to manage at times but most of the time I tell myself to believe in the coaching, the training and what is done is done it’s time to just put it all together.

AN: When training and racing with other women what are some key differences that you see as the best part of the women’s cycling culture?

By Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D.

Anthony Nocella: Could you tell me how you got into cycling and if any women supported you in the beginning?

Tiffany Schwartz: I got into cycling when I met my late boyfriend in 2013 and told him that I won an entry into a triathlon. He convinced me to do the duathlon because I don’t have a swimming background and a duathlon is a runbike-run, something I got use to doing when I was getting over an achilles injury. I would run on a treadmill, go to spin class and jump back on the treadmill. He laughed at me when I didn’t have a bike to compete with, or at least a decent one. He went with me to look at bikes and helped me pick one out. He passed away before the race, but during the race I was on my bike, cages and all, passing other women and they stared at me. The biggest memory I have was a lady looking at me and said, “if you get clips you would be flying even more.” I ended up averaging over 19 mph. During 2013 I competed in a couple of women only duathlons, but it wasn’t until 2014 when I started riding with a really strong group of ladies out of New Jersey. My first meeting with them was during a women’s only 100 miler. They convinced me to ride with them on Thursdays. Because of the Hilltop Women’s group I learned to ride in pacelines, climb quickly and learn how strong women riders can be.

AN: Tell me a bit about your racing history, such as your podiums

and other accomplishments, including the teams you have ridden and raced for.

TS: Here is a list, but there is also a link to the results that I may have not mentioned here.

I started racing in duathlons in 2013, I competed in local New Jersey duathlons (won all that I entered), USA Duathlon National Championships (2014, 2017), competed at ITU Duathlon World Championship (2015). All-American in Duathlon (2015). New Jersey Cyclocross State Champion (2015).

Utah Hill Climb State Championship 3rd place (2016). Utah Time Trial State Champion (2017). Crusher in the Tushar 3rd in age-group (2018).

Utah Super D State Champion (2018). Mountain Bike Nationals

XCO Women’s Cat 1 3rd place (2019). Mountain Bike Nationals

Short Track Women’s Cat 1 6th place (2019). Utah Cyclocross State Championship 3rd place (2019).

I crashed during a race during Midweek this summer and separated my shoulder so I spent my year running. Just ran a 3:03 marathon at California International Marathon, a 16 min Personal Best, so it was a decent year despite the crash.

I love being able to switch disciplines in the cycling world, though I love cyclocross and mountain biking the most.

Teams:

2013-2014 — Origin Performance (now called Ian O’Brien Coaching)

2015-2017 — Elite Endurance and American First P/B P-Town CX

2018 — 3B/P-Town/Euclid

Outdoors

2019 to current — Bingham

Cycling Peak Fasteners Elite Team https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/74851672/results

https://www.crossresults.com/ racer/123924

AN: As a competitive cyclist can you tell me how your personal life or family life is shaped to support your racing and training?

TS: My family has always loved watching and hearing about my races ever since I started competing in track back in the 7th grade. They never really care about the results as long as I am happy throughout training and do not overextend myself with work and school. In addition to family, the support system around me has always been strong and that includes friends, SO’s, coaches

TS: The laughter! Post-ride/race chats, laughter and hugs are always the best. We always seem to challenge one another or fire each other up before the race, but afterward being able to have a great chat with the ladies you have pushed around or ran into on the course is a big difference I have noticed. The women’s field always seem to come together. If someone is having a bad day, check in with them to make sure

they’re going to be okay and not just blow by and ignore them.

AN: In your opinion, how can the industry, race promoters, and bicycle shops be more inclusive to women and girls, besides hiring them as is much needed?

TS: Be more open to listening about what women have to say and do not expect that every woman that comes in knows just the basics or hasn’t been riding for very long. Having equal or more pay for women’s fields does make it more fair as well, I have been in a couple of running races that have a bigger pay field for women then for the males field. Having women-only tech sessions at shops to teach how to do simple mechanic services would be great.

AN: How can the general community support upcoming girls who want to be elite racing cyclists like

you, and what do you have to say to young girls?

TS: It’s really okay to take a break from racing and it is also okay to be in multiple sports! Being in multisports, it can prevent burnout and also bring joy coming back to the main sport. I have been running in competitions since the 7th grade, so when I found cycling it was a very nice switch. Now when I take time away from one sport I miss the other one, so when it’s time to embrace the training it fills me with joy. Therefore I say that community should embrace the acceptance of multisport.

Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D. is a full-time professor at Salt Lake Community College, author of numerous books, trail runner, triathlete, competitive cyclist, and in his free time works at Hangar 15 Bicycles Millcreek.

Tiffany Schwartz racing Mountain Bike Nationals. Photo courtesy Tiffany Schwarz

Bike Racer Launches Zero Emission E-Bike Powered Lawn Care Service

By Barry Makarewicz

Christoph Heinrich, a local and national level cyclist, is passionate about good health, our environment and cycling and has been able to combine these passions into a zeroemission lawn care service that uses only solar and renewable energy to care for residential and commercial lawns and yards in Salt Lake and southern Davis counties. His new company is called Blue Planet Lawn and relies entirely on electric equipment and transportation. No carbon emissions allowed! It was quite a sight when he came to cut my grass and pulled up on an E-bike pulling his trailer full of equipment.

Christoph is originally from Zug, Switzerland and moved to the US in 2011 to expand his software company and settle his family in Salt Lake City. Once here in Utah he developed his passion for bike racing of every style imaginable and has become a serious force in gravel, mountain, road and especially cyclocross racing. He won the US National Championship in Cyclocross in 2018 in Reno, Nevada. Christoph still routinely crushes the field in all kinds of cycling events and is a member of the KUHL Cycling Team.

Christoph’s idea for a zero-emission lawn care business formed in 2020 when he became aware of the shocking amounts of pollution created by gas powered lawn mowing equipment. “I started Blue Planet Lawn with the goal to significantly reduce air pollution in the Salt Lake

Valley. Traditional lawn care is a big contributor to the air pollution and being an entrepreneur, I decided that I can make the most impact by founding a company which is using right equipment to reduce air pollution,” said Christoph. For instance, lawn care maintenance causes 5% of air pollution in the US and even more in areas like the Salt Lake valley. Using a gas-powered trimmer or leaf blower for one hour is equivalent to driving a car 1,000 miles.

Gas powered lawn care machines; especially two-stroke engines are responsible for an outsized amount of air pollution, ground-level ozone, and smog. This contributes to and exacerbates existing health problems, discourages people from exercising, and keeps kids inside for recess. Noise pollution created by these machines is another big problem that is a normal and accepted part of daily life. Christoph concluded that there must be a better way to do this. “Our impact is mostly in criteria pollutants which cause the bad air in the Salt Lake Valley, such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter which in combination with sunlight create ground-level ozone. This is where we make the biggest difference. CO2-savings are not significant.

To illustrate how much we reduce air pollution, I like the following comparison:

1 hour of running a two-stroke powered tool, such as leaf blower or trimmer, emits the same amount of pollution like driving a car for about 1,000 miles!

So, for every crew we have working, we save at least 30,000-40,000

miles of driving. And that is right here, in our neighborhood!”

Noisy and polluting gas-powered lawn machines are ubiquitous in our urban environment and after seeing and hearing them as a daily reminder of their damaging effect on our air quality, Christoph launched Blue Planet Lawn, the first of its kind zero emission lawn care service, in the summer of 2022. Every aspect of this service is solar or rechargeable battery powered. When practical for jobs in the Salt Lake valley, he uses an E-bike to pull a small trailer with a built in 100-watt solar panel and lithium battery to carry the battery powered mower, trimmer, and blower.

Christoph is committed to renewable energy for environmental and health reasons and believes that in the near future gas powered lawn care machines will mostly be replaced by battery-powered equipment. The recently installed solar panels on his Salt Lake City home recharge the batteries for all Blue Planet Lawnthe lawn equipment. He added, “I am a fan of solar power, which makes a lot of sense especially here in sunny Utah. We have a 13kWh solar system on our house which generates enough energy to power the house and two electric cars.” His new electric car pulls a larger solar trailer for bigger and more distant jobs.

The business is doing well, and gives Christoph a workout, “On inclines over 10%, I need to pedal very hard to get the trailer up the hill. With only seven gears available, it is a good low-cadence power workout!” He typically rides 15-20 miles a day, seeing 4-6 clients. Over the week, it’s about 10-15 on the e-bike, and the rest with the electric vehicle and larger 350W solar trailer.

Customers can choose how they want the grass clippings dealt with. 80% of the lawn clipping are finely chopped and mulched into the lawn by the twin blade battery powered mower. This grass mulching adds to the organic material of the lawn and helps reduce the need for water by the grass. The rest are collected and sent to a green waste recycling facility. Leaf mulching or hand raking is another service provided by Blue Planet Lawn in the fall months. Pricing for these services is similar or slightly lower than other companies due to no fuel costs and less equipment maintenance.

The next time you go past a lawn care crew using noisy, high polluting machines, think of Christoph Heinrich and his quiet, zero emission lawn care service: Blue Planet Lawn. He is ready to expand in 2023, “We are planning to grow the company organically here in the Salt Lake Valley where many people share my concerns about air quality. This summer, we’re also evaluating a microfranchise model and are looking for youth interested in owning their own business. We’ll equip them with all the gear (including the e-bike) for them to be able to get started.”

A guy riding an E-bike could take care of your yard, pulling a solar powered trailer with zero emissions and very little noise.

Christoph would like to encourage people to make the switch to zero emissions lawn care. He is ready to expand Blue Planet Lawn in 2023. For more information and to request a quote, visit at blueplanetlawn.com

Details:

Brand and Model of Bike:

• Momentum PakYak E+ with a 250W Motor and 500Wh battery, Range 35 – 60 miles

Info on the trailer:

• Surly Bill Trailer, long bed with 300lbs capacity

• Design and how it was built:

Custom built aluminum box with solar panel and power station

• Carrying Capacity: 300 lbs. max

• Solar panel/charging capability: 100W Solar Panel and 540Wh power station and battery charger. Each tool has its own battery ranging from 220Wh to 560Wh.

Lawn Care tools:

Battery powered tools:

• EGO Power+ Mower 21Inch

• EGO String Trimmer Auto Feed

• EGO Leaf Blower Power+

650CFM

Hand tools:

• Rake,

• Hedge Shears

• small parts

Christian Heinrich on his way to a yard care job via ebike. Photo by Dave Iltis

Blue Planet Lawn Care runs on battery powered tools that are solar charged. Photo by Dave Iltis

Christoph Heinrich’s Blue Planet Lawncare is zero emissions. Photo by Barry Makarewicz

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Biking Adventures With Bears

motion in the Alberta plains.

My gear was minimal; tarp, small sleeping bag and a tin can stove to boil the “beaver” out of the water. Early start the next morning. Boil coffee water. Take a light pack up the rock wall into Elk Trail pass. Gaze over the Elk River.

Mama Bear stood tall. Proud. I awaited her decision. With gentle grace and composition, she turned and dropped out of view. Junior followed.

climbed? The myth is that grizzlies can’t climb, but they can. Especially the younger ones.

When he was right below my tree – I was at least 30 feet up in the branches – he caught wind of me. My guts clenched, yikes! Then the heard my helmet scratching the branches, and he bolted. West up the road, constantly seeking food.

By David Finch

“Hey-YOIP!” I yelped. For the hundredth time. On a trail with branches reaching in from both sides.

I was off my mountain bike, light ball cap drenched with sweat. Pushing my ride, loaded with overnight gear. Arms almost straight as I puffed my way up the steep trail.

“Hey-YOIP!” The “P” at the end exploding with sound.

Movement ahead. Brown fur rising. A hundred feet away, over a rise. One hairy head, then another. A sow grizzly and her nearly full-grown cub rose to full majesty. Sniffing the air. Snaking their heads.

Beside my bike, I lowered the bill of my cap to hide my eyes, so I didn’t stare at the startled sow.

And I reached for my bear spray.

The front country southwest of Calgary, Alberta in western Canada boasts great mountain biking. Road biking too. The highest paved pass in Canada – Kananaskis Pass tops out at 7273 feet – is closed from December 1 to June 15 each year. It affords narrow tired cyclists a high-country adventure option each spring.

But this stretch of the high country is also known as the Grizzly Daycare. More remote than the front country of Kananaskis Country that

5 million plus visitors invade each summer, the Highwood River valley is where bears go on break.

Grizzlies that bother campers or hikers or golfers get trapped in sections of metal culvert on flatbed trailers and relocated to the Highwood Valley. Far from the madding crowds – there are no campgrounds of the pass – the released grizzlies are safe. As are humans.

Most of them. One June my wife Jeannie and I and another couple encountered two grizzlies on our return from Highwood Pass. Out and back the distance is 47 miles and makes for a fun ride.

The first bruin was insatiably curious. Perhaps 500 yards away, we stopped and yelled at him – it seemed male. Blew our whistles. Waved our arms. Did anything we could to scare him. No way. He was busy grubbing. Digging up the soil for edibles. Or perhaps a ground squirrel? Each time I made noise to scare him off he looked up at us and then gamboled in our direction until he got distracted. Is it possible that young bears suffer from ADHD too?

We finally parked our bikes and hiked to the nearest tall trees, coniferous giants up which we could safety climb. The bear sniffed around our bikes, and then made a bee-line for the base of my tree. I had the only bear spray. Squirt him as he

Tips for Biking with Bears

As a camping and biking enthusiast, I have had my share of both black and grizzly bear encounters starting as a small child camping in the woods around Kenora Ontario and my adult years on the mountain bike trails of Alberta.

In the writing of my Masters’ Thesis, I was exposed to even more exciting and sometimes dangerous stories of cyclists and bears in the backcountry.

In general, the precautions for cyclists follow the recommendations given to hikers to avoid surprise encounters with bears. However, one needs to remember that on a bike you are often traveling faster. and at times quieter than those on foot.

Words of Advice

• On downhills yell out often, my go to is “Go Away Bear”

• On uphill’s remember to look up and scan the upcoming brush for movement

• Try not to gap your riding partner

• If you are off your bike during an encounter, it can offer good protection

• Travel in groups

• Make noise

• Do not look a bear in the eyes

• Back away slowly but do not turn your back on a bear

• Keep your dog on a leash

• Never approach a bear on purpose

-Mathew Schmor

Our brave-ish group returned to our bikes. Just 20 minutes later we ran into another grizzly. She (due to their actions we sexed the first one as a male and the second as his sister) was lazing in the sun. After a vote, we decided to ride past her quietly.

Off we pedaled. When we got to the bottom of the hill she woke up, jumped straight into the air – like in the cartoons! When she reconnected with the ground, she scampered the other way.

The Highwood Valley is cowboy country. Clint Eastwood made his movie Unforgiven in this watershed. For centuries, the First Nations people inhabited the foothills seasonally. They sometimes talk to bears. Cowboys prefer to let a rifle do the talking.

My cowboy friends encourage me to take a 45-calibre pistol on my meanders. I enjoy solo hiking and skiing and mountain biking. But I don’t want to injure a grizzly.

Others encourage me to not carry bear spray – it sharpens the senses. Okay … perhaps they just carry a sharp stick like Tony Hopkins in The Edge.

Others say it’s unsafe to travel alone.

So, I’m near the continental divide, a stone’s throw from two grizzlies. What to do?

Nothing. I let Mama Bear decide.

I’m a writer, always on deadline. The day before I had promised myself I would write until noon, then escape. Load up my beater steelframed stick-sifter trusty mountain bike with rear panniers and a handlebar bag and a backpack.

My destination was a beaver pond not far from the Continental Divide between mountains called McPhail and Muir. With the Lake of the Horns perched high on the Alberta side – named for the horned coral fossils strewn everywhere. Just above the Hill of the Flowers – a ridge near the access to the lake that erupts with every color.

A cliff and scramble guard the way up to the pass called The Elk Trail. Stoney First Nations people had pointed it out to transplanted Georgio Pocaterra who escaped his father’s wealth in Italy to become a cowboy in the shadow of the Rockies.

According to Georgio – a “prince” in his own mind – after a convention, the elk decamped for British Columbia because the cowboys and settlers were making too much com-

Stunned, I headed downhill. In shock. Sweating and scared. Walked a bit – looking over my shoulder all the time. Then I donned my helmet and mounted my rubber-tired steed.

The worst was yet to come – perhaps.

I’d read about bikers screaming down steep trails. Rounding a corner. Crashing into an enraged bear.

So, I took precautions. Rang my bike bell. Tooted nonstop on a Fox 40 whistle – if it’s loud enough for NHL refs pulling apart hockey play-

ers it’s good enough for me. Gradually calmed down. Mama Bear and her cub could have The Elk Trail. I lived to return another day. Ten miles back to the road. I loaded my steed into an old truck – a Ford F-150 with bull low gear on a stick on the floor. Drove to the cattle guard gate and locked the not-worthstealing bike to the plywood side rail. Evening sun setting, I humped my pack up The Bull Creek Hills. Side hill gouged steep terraces to the highest promontory. The small tarp under a shrubby tree for protection. A large recycled peanut butter jar stored my food. I tossed it high in the tallest conifer. A length of parachute chord attached to it so I could pull it down the next day.

“Hey-YOIP!”

If a grizzly wanted my grub, she was welcome to the challenge.

David Finch is a public historian who bikes for fun in Calgary and southern Alberta.

The Elk Trail Pass is to the left of the mountains, Lake of the Horns is between the two massifs, and Hill of the Flowers is illuminated by sun in the mid-distance. As you can see, the approach track crosses the river - easily waded except in the spring, and then about 10 miles of progressively steeper terrain. Not as the crow flies, but the distance a crow would need to fly if tethered to the back of the bike. Alberta, Canada.

Photo by David Finch

David Finch in Canadian Bear Country. Photo by David Finch

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING

The Machu Picchu Epic is a Bucket-List Peruvian Mountain Bike Race

Machu Picchu Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race Infomation

Visiting the famed Inca fortress city of Machu Picchu in southern Peru is a bucket-list dream for most adventurers but few imagine the experience as part of 5-day mountain bike stage race. The Machu Picchu Epic makes this dream a reality. Following five days of racing throughout Peru’s Sacred Valley region racers finish their Peru journey with a day-long tour of the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.

Race director Alexandra Whilar started the Machu Picchu Epic in 2021 with the goal of combining competition on breath-taking racecourses with a first-class tourist experience showcasing handpicked overnight locations allowing riders to experience Peru on a more raw and intimate basis.

tress of Saqsaywaman, site of one the most famous battles between the Inca and Francisco Pizarro’s conquistadors in 1536. The ancient city of Ollantaytambo, with its winding, cobblestone streets and babbling irrigation canals, Ollantaytambo has been continuously inhabited since the 13th Century.

Riders will then dip into the Amazon jungle at Abra Malaga before finishing at the back door of Machu Picchu in Santa Teresa where the Cocalmayo hot springs await to heal the bodies of the riders strong enough to reach the finish line.

Day six of the Machu Picchu Epic includes a guided tour of the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu, considered one of the new seven wonders of the world.

quick and electric with relatively short climbs and fast descents on rutted, rock-strewn singletrack that presented a thrilling challenge for even the most experienced riders.

By Shannon Boffeli

I always tell people the best part of doing a stage race is spending a week not thinking about anything except riding your bike. It’s a truly freeing experience but such singular focus can sometimes lead to that FOMO feeling that you traveled halfway around the world and missed out on all the cultural experiences on hand.

This is where the Machu Picchu Epic positively shines. Having competed in mountain stage races across the globe, I can say without a doubt that Machu Picchu Epic is oneof-a-kind. In a completely unique format for stage racing, riders are challenged with 3-4 hours of racing each day followed by lunch and a tour of the local historic sites including: the ruins of Pisac with its endless terraces, the Jenga-stacked Inca walls of Saqsaywaman, the fortress at Ollantaytambo, and finally the world-renowned Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Race director Alessandra Whilar and event organizer Daniel Roura go to great lengths to ensure that riders experience all the excitement of bike racing, and the endless cultural experiences Peru has to offer including a trip to one of the seven wonders of the modern world: Machu Picchu. Their love and excitement of their country is infectious.

Anyone taking on the Machu Picchu Epic needs to pack a healthy desire for adventure and their climbing legs as each stage packs in ample climbing, all done at elevation. The race starts in the metropolitan center of Cusco at a lung-bursting 11,152 feet above sea level and most stages go up from there. The Epic is the

ultimate challenge and an experience of a lifetime all wrapped into one.

And for a final bonus, after finishing the race riders are treated to a guided tour of the world-famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that truly cannot be duplicated.

Our Experience

My wife, Jen Hanks, and I took on the challenge of the Machu Picchu Epic together. Unlike many of the other stage races we have done this second-year event did not feature a duo category option, so we competed as individuals in Peru.

Stage 1 started with a two-part climb leading to the high-Andean lake of Quirqucha, well above tree line at almost 13,600 feet. For perspective, the Leadville 100 tops out at a mere 12,500 feet. The climbing was tough, and the local riders seemed unfazed by the elevation. Luckily, there was just enough singletrack descending to give us a chance to close some of the gaps.

After traversing along the lake, we attacked the days descent bombing down endless miles of trail and two-track while dodging alpaca, sheep, pigs, cows, dogs, and chickens while blasting through thatchedroofed villages that rarely see visitors let alone an army of Lycra-clad mountain bikers. We hit speeds well over 30 miles per hour on the steep mountain two-track before reaching the finish line in the Peru’s Sacred Valley.

Stage 2 featured the highest percentage of singletrack in the race.

Starting and finishing in the park of Saqsaywaman, an ancient Inca temple celebrating the god of lightning, the stage was appropriately

Day two was the shortest stage of the race at just under 18 miles, which, of course, meant we all rode that much faster. The singletrack was rugged and challenging. “Trail” in Peru means ancient paths that villagers use to travel on foot or move sheep and alpaca. Not the manicured, mountain bike specific trail most U.S. riders are accustomed to. I enjoyed these less developed trails and the challenge of navigating through the rocks and crisscrossing trails to find the fastest line.

Stage 3 begins the travel portion of the Machu Picchu Epic as riders take a shuttle out of Cusco to the shores of Laguna Puray. Riders make a quick loop around the lake before heading off on a cross country tour through rolling hills with stunning views of snowcapped peaks and screaming descents past the legendary sites of Moray and the 1,000-year-old salineras, before finishing in the picturesque village of Ollantaytambo. I would say stage 3 had the most exciting descents of the entire race; fast and open with wellestablished trails.

Stage 4 was the queen stage of the Machu Picchu Epic as riders tested themselves with 26 miles of climbing from the Sacred Valley to the top of Abra Malaga pass at over 14,300 feet. This was the ultimate test of physical and mental toughness riding higher and higher above the trees, past wind-whipped highplains, and into the clouds before reaching the finish and retreating into the warming hut perched atop the pass for hot chocolate and cake. Many tears were shed at the finish line after long hours of grinding straight uphill with only Andean condors and high-mountain alpacas to keep us company. Stage 4 was more a personal accomplishment than a race. Riding a bike above 14,000 feet is not something most people will ever have an opportunity to do.

Stage 5 began in the urban cen-

The brave riders of the Machu Picchu Epic will be challenged by 5 days of racing starting in the historic Inca capital of Cusco. Tucked high in the Andes mountains, Cusco boasts an elevation of 11,152 vertical feet, just over 1,000 feet higher than the oxygen-deprived city of Leadville, Colorado.

It’s from this dizzying height that riders will strike out for 169 miles of racing over five days with a total of 20,072 feet of climbing thrown in.

In its first year, top riders finished each stage in around 2-3 hours leaving most competitors ample time to experience the uniquely historic finish cities and worldrenowned Peruvian cuisine.

While following the Route of the Gods, riders will experience the wonders of Peru’s ancient culture starting with the first overnight in Pisac, center of the Sacred Valley, Pisac features majestic Incan ruins including some of its famed Incan interlocking stone walls.

Other overnights include the for-

ter of Quillabamba located at the oxygen-rich elevation of just 3,400 feet. The day started on fast gravel roads following the Urubamba river before climbing the jungle mountain slopes of the Urubamba valley. This 30-mile stage packed in steep climbs on mountain roads and another fast two-track descent to the finish.

After the finish, each rider took their turn making the final river crossing by elevated cable cart to the hot springs of Cocalmayo for the finish line festivities.

After a final overnight we hopped a train for a quick ride to nearby Aguas Calientes and enjoyed our final tour of the incomparable Inca city of Machu Picchu.

The Machu Picchu Epic was an unmatched adventure that pushed us to our limits while still experiencing all the magic the Peruvian Andes have to offer. With an affordable entry, which included full lodging and tours, the Machu Picchu Epic is an inviting challenge for any adventure hungry mountain bike enthusiast.

Visit the Machu Picchu Epic website (https://moxie.pe/mpe/xcm/) to learn more about the race and how

Part bike race and part curated tour of one of the most unique and historic locations on the planet the Machu Picchu Epic provides an endless abundance of experiences guaranteed to give racers a once-ina-lifetime experience.

Racers can compete as individuals or as a team in completing the 169-mile journey through the Peruvian Andes. Accommodation packages available through the race include lodging, transportation, and breakfast/lunch each day. Riders are encouraged to visit one of the many local restaurants for dinner each night to further their experience of local Peruvian culture and cuisine. Packages are available with or without the unofficial sixth stage tour of Machu Picchu but it’s highly recommended as a pinnacle to the Machu Picchu Epic experience.

The Machu Picchu Epic runs from September 14-18, 2023, with a guided tour of Machu Picchu to follow.

-Shannon Boffeli

you can become a Machu Picchu Epic participant.

Race Notes:

Proceeds from the race help support the Todos X el Morro (TXM) mountain bike advocacy group. TXM builds and maintains a vast mountain bike trail network in the historic battle site national park of el Morro Solar, just south of Lima. TXM’s fifteen full time staff members and 600 volunteers have cleaned tons of trash from the park while building and maintaining the trail networks and providing security to create a safe and inviting riding experience. You can learn more about their incredible organization at todosxelmorro.pe

Peru is quietly becoming known as a foodie destination. With a yearround growing season, Peruvian restaurants have access to amazing fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed outstanding dining options each night. A welcome treat after hard days in the saddle.

Shannon Boffeli is the managing editor for mtbracenews. com

Shannon Boffeli weaves his way through the rocky singletrack on stage 2.

Photo by Michael Estanga, Machu Picchu Epic

Jen Hanks descends into the Sacred Valley on stage 3. Photo by Michael Estanga, Machu Picchu Epic

Jen Hanks making new friends before stage 3 of the Machu Picchu Epic. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Five Bicycle Industry Trends

tal clear, inspirational mission? Not that I’m aware of. There may have been a time when Rapha had some of that energy, or Specialized. But those days are long gone. It’s time for brands to step up and build tribes around strong shared values.

4. The next two years will be very challenging, unless you’re in the eBike business:

CYCLING TRIVIA Spring Classics Trivia

By Dave Campbell

By Peter Abraham

Recently I attended the Bicycle Leadership Conference in Dana Point, California. Run by non-profit People for Bikes, the event brings together not only bike business people but non-profits, vendor businesses and international brands. As someone who is relatively new to the bike business, this is just my third BLC, but some have been coming to this event for many years. It’s a very well run and super informative conference. Here’s what I learned:

1. Bikes need more diversity, at every level:

Giant Bicycles Chairwoman Bonnie Tu gave a moving presentation and implored all of us in the room to embrace an inclusive culture. When she started riding a bike (in her 50s) she felt that most brands were ignoring the female customer. So she started the Liv brand, which is run by women for women. I was immediately inspired when she explained that she “ran her first triathlon at 68 years old and rode her first gravel race at 73.” The most important thing Bonnie said was that “you can’t be in and out of diversity just when it suits you. You’re either in all the time or not. There is no in between.” This was good for some brands in the room to hear. I’ve observed that in this time of declining demand for bikes, some businesses are pulling back on their DEI initiatives. They perceive inclusivity to be a “nice to have” but not a “must have.” That’s disappointing, because not only is inclusivity a human rights issue, but these brands are foregoing the opportunity to tap into huge new customer segments among people of color, women and LGBTQIA+ riders.

Inclusivity means many things in bikes: it applies to customers and people who ride bikes, of course, but also to employees and leaders in the bike space. You can see in this photo looking out over the BLC attendees that bike brand leadership is overwhelmingly made up of middle aged white males (of which I am one). It’s time for newer, more diverse leaders

to enter the space.

2. Innovation is lacking, and most bikes are identical: Matt Heitmann (of Signa Sports United) and Dustin Robertson (of DRMG) presented a slide that said “customers are drowning in a sea of sameness.” This is something I’ve observed for a few years now; bikes are commodities. Most recreational bikes consist of frames made by the same group of factories in China, and then they have either SRAM or Shimano components. No matter the brand, the bikes are essentially identical. The two most innovative bike brands of the last 10 years are software businesses: Zwift and Strava. But I don’t see this energy in bicycle and component manufacturers. The technical innovation has been linear and steady, like going from 11 speeds to 12. Where are the young entrepreneurs? Where are the bike technology accelerators and incubators? As I walked around the Marriott in Dana Point having lunch, dinner and drinks with many bike business executives, I was struck by their age. There are lots of men in their 50s and 60s running brands that were once innovative and creative, but not anymore.

3. There are few inspiring brands in the bicycle space:

On the final evening of the conference, we had an outdoor dinner down on the beach. It was cool out, so we all wore jackets. Or should I say, we all wore Patagonia puffy down jackets. More than half of the men (including me!) wore them. It was on one hand kind of ridiculous. Like a bike bro cliché. On the other hand, I wondered why there are zero bike brands with this kind of resonance and tribal affiliation. This crowd identifies with Patagonia more than any bicycle brand, because Patagonia leans into its mission (sustainability) more than any businesses in the bicycle space. I do credit BLC speaker Davis Smith, founder of outdoor apparel brand Cotopaxi, for giving a moving and inspirational talk on this very subject. We all gave him a standing ovation. However, is there even one bike brand with a fan base built on a crys-

After two straight years of bike buying frenzy, the party is officially over. 2022 sales were off 10% in retail locations. While this data does not include DTC brands like Canyon, it is clear that the pain is being felt not only by manufacturers and independent bike dealers. Digital platforms Zwift and Strava have both undergone significant staff cuts in the last 12 months. Everyone in the bike business feels that the next 12–24 months are going to be very challenging. Unless you’re in the eBike business. Growth in that category looks to be almost unlimited, at least for the next few years. There’s also an upside that I did not see discussed: When you factor in the bike boom, eBikes and the growth in gravel cycling, there are probably more people on bikes in the US (and maybe the world) than at any other time in history. So categories like parts, accessories, service, apparel and events should be in fine shape.

5. Live events are back:

I say this partly because it was great to be at a fully attended conference seeing old and new friends in real life. Humans are hardwired to enjoy real human contact. That was fantastic. But I also took St Augustine’s University HBCU grad Finote Weldemariam, who was working at BLC, to a local criterium here in LA after the conference ended. The fields at the race were full, there were many high school kids racing and the community energy was in high gear. Criteriums are coming back, and I met multiple participants who’d just gotten into bikes over the pandemic. The bike boom of the last 3 years is now filtering through to competitive cycling, which is great to see.

Peter started racing bikes in high school and has continued to ride his entire life. He also runs the Abraham Studio (ABRHM.com), which works with purpose-driven brands in sports, technology and healthcare to find their voices and tell their stories. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

April means Spring Classics in European Professional Cycling! Classics season actually began in March with Milan-San Remo in Italy and GentWevelgem in Belgium but April is really the heart of Classics season! The Tour of Flanders in Belgium and Paris-Roubaix in France kick things off on the first two weekends. Both are considered monuments of the sport, and both feature cobblestones, Flanders occurring on short, steep climbs and Roubaix’s being much rougher but long and flat. After Roubaix, the races get hillier with Holland’s only classic The Amstel Gold Race, followed by the two Belgian Ardennes classics, Fleche Wallonne and Liege-BastogneLiege. As we eagerly anticipate these spring races of legend, let’s test your knowledge!

Q1. Paris-Roubaix, the Queen of the Classics, with its long stretches of brutal cobblestones is probably the most familiar of the spring classics to Americans. It was the first Classic televised (1984) in the United States. An American, however, has yet to win this Monument. What is the best ever finish here by a US rider and when did it occur?

Q2. Slovenian Tadej Pogacar, a two-time winner of the Tour de France, has a very realistic chance of winning this spring’s Tour of Flanders, one of the cobbled classics along with Paris-Roubaix. When is the last time that a Tour de France winner triumphed in a cobbled classic? What about specifically in Flanders?

Q3. Earlier this spring, Dutchman Mathieu van Der Poel convincingly won the Milan-San Remo in Italy to emulate his grandfather Raymond Poulidor, who triumphed there back in 1961. Mathieu’s father, Adri, was also a Classics winner and Mathieu had already emulated his victory in the Tour of Flanders (1986) by winning there in both 2022 and 2020. He had earlier matched his father (1990) in the 2019 Amstel Gold. However, there remains a spring classic that Mathieu’s father won that he has not … can you name it? When did Adri win it?

Q4. What is the first Spring Classic to ever be won by an American? When did this occur?

Q5. Milan-San Remo kicked off Classics season last month in Italy. Only TWO Americans have ever stood on the podium there. Who are they and when did they achieve their results?

(See the answers on page 23)

Dave Campbell was born and raised in Lander, Wyoming and now resides in Bend, Oregon. A retired High School Science and Health teacher, Dave won four Wyoming state cycling championships before moving to Oregon to attend the U of O in Eugene. While there, Dave was a collegiate All American and went on to win six Oregon State Cycling Championships as well as a Masters National Road Title on the Tandem. He started writing Trivia in 1992 for Oregon Cycling News and continued the column with the Northwest Bicycle Paper. Dave also writes cycling history at “Clips_and_Straps” on Instagram and announces at cycling events throughout Oregon

How many people of color do you see at the Bicycle Leadership Conference? Photo by Peter Abraham

BIKEPACKING

Bikepacking the Arizona Trail

By Tom Diegel

With the exploding popularity of backcountry bikepacking there are zillions of routes to choose from these days. However, there are only a few in the West that stretch for many-hundreds of miles, and most of those are on gravel roads. There are, however, two that sport a majority of miles on challenging singletrack: the Colorado Trail and the Arizona Trail. The Colorado Trail is high and therefore has a fairly narrow weather window of summertime; but the Arizona trail conveniently hugs the shoulder seasons that make it convenient for the coveted shoulder season adventurers, and only the Arizona Trail has its own Trail Angels!

The AZT - as it’s known - stretches over 800 miles from the Mexico border to the Utah border and has become an early/late season staple for through-hikers as an alternative to the much-longer Appalachian and Pacific Crest trails and the higher elevation John Muir and Colorado trails. Unlike the first three that don’t allow bikes on any sections, the AZT not only allows bikes on the non-Wilderness sections but it’s also quite rideable, albeit over lots of rugged desert singletrack and which distinguishes it from the Great Divide, which is mostly gravel roads.

Our early November trip was initiated by our great adventurer/photographer friend Benj Wadsworth, and he knew that an invite to my wife Ashley and I wouldn’t be turned down, especially when he and Ashley’s old pal Dave Cook was keen to join. A solid foursome meant that we could be pretty efficient at gettin’ er done.

That said, “gettin’ er done” for us meant only the southern “half” (slightly less). A November start meant that the high plateaus of northern Arizona would be too cold already with some early snow, and we were keen for both a fairly leisurely trip and the opportunity to ride through desert that was quite different from the southern Utah desert we were accustomed to. So our trip was to begin at the southern border and go north to the Picketpost Trailhead near Superior, AZ, about an hour east of Phoenix in the Superstition Mountains. Our planned route roughly followed the unofficial route of the unofficial 300-mile AZT Race

While the 300-mile AZT Race is done as fast as 60 hours, we planned a fun week without the races’s excruciating saddle sores and fatigue-induced hallucinations, which meant that we were shooting for a challenging but very reasonable 40+ miles/day of mostly singletrack. Though we weren’t racing, we connected with the AZT Race director John Schilling, who is as enthusiastic about anyone doing adventure rides in his home state as he is about his racers. John provided us with a ton of excellent information, including a key note that Arizona had a prolific and much-appreciated monsoon season last summer that had the side-effect of encouraging the growth of “Cat’s Claw”.

Cat’s Claw (Dolichandra unguiscati for the botanically inclined) is a gnarly little bush that we - fortunately - don’t have in Utah, because it loves to grab and tear at skin and clothes. There was a challenging section of trail near the southern start that was rumored to be unusu-

ally rife with this pernicious bush, so we did the first 30-odd miles on adjacent gravel roads as a gear/bike/ people shakedown. This detour gave us the opportunity to hang out in the infamous desert zone of illegal immigration, and we saw plenty of both official and unofficial folks scanning the desert for signs of furtive movement of people negotiating very unforgiving terrain to get into the US.

A short day of riding got us to the unlikely Parker Lake (the arroyo going into the lake was bone dry, as was the arroyo exiting the lake), and another short day got us to the quaint little town of Patagonia. We became aware that “quaint” is a pretty new adjective for Patagonia. It seems that in the past it’s been more “dusty” and “bleak”. Recently, there’s been an influx of tourism – turbocharged by a young couple who apparently made their fortune as bike touring guides and ambitiously turned an abandoned old west store into the Patagonia Lumber Company (patagonialumberco.com), a food, wine, coffee, beer, and entertainment hub

of the town. They even got the attention of a guy who had owned bike shops in Missoula and Helena but decided that Patagonia was his next stop, and he had opened his shop in a shack out back just six weeks prior. The day prior to our arrival was the Spirit World 100; a gravel race that is wildly popular and was a definite infusion of money and enthusiasm to the town.

Leaving Patagonia we finally hit the Arizona Trail proper a few miles outside of town. We were pleased to find that indeed the trail was not only rideable, but was great. It was fairly challenging and had a few short hike-a-bikes up steep climbs, but for the most part we rode on through. And while there were certainly some Cat’s Claw and other spiky vegetation (yucca, agave, cholla, prickly pear, and the goofylooking, anthropomorphic saguaro cactuses), we didn’t get too shredded as long as we weren’t staring at the menacing vegetation alongside the trail, and instead focused on where we wanted to be. Benj did provide a good example of what happens when your mind and/or vision wanders when he went slightly off trail and pretty much quilled himself in the ass! (no picture, fortunately!). There is a bit of periodic civilization on the route. In addition to Patagonia there is Kentucky Camp, an old mine that is now a backcountry museum with seasonal (winter; which is “the season” in

southern Arizona) volunteers. For about ten days each spring and fall Phoenix residents Jim and Marilyn set up “Magic Camp” at a spot they can drive to where they have tent sites for through-hikers and cyclists and serve up burgers at night and pancakes in the morning. Jim and Marilyn are great examples of the enthusiasm that Arizonans have about their AZT. They are examples of the well-known and well-loved “trail angels” who will come out from nearby towns to pick you up and bring you into town to re-provision and the businesses along the way provide goodies and bennies to trail users. It very much feels like a community of Arizona Trail lovers. While the hikers and bikers generally share much of the route, a significant point where the AZT bike and hiking trails diverge is Mount Lemmon. Lemmon is a 9000 foot peak outside of Tucson that is a cool respite for overheated Tucsonians in the summer and actually has a viable ski resort as well. There is an iconic MTB trail on it called - appropriately enough - Lemmon Drop, and though it’s not designated as such it’s very much a downhill trail. The northbound AZT route goes 18 miles up the Mt. Lemmon highway, which is not busy and is arguably one of the best and nicest paved climbs in the country that takes hours to climb as it is. Climbing for that length of time invariably leads to elevation gain, and in the shoulder

A typical start to the Arizona Trail is at Montezuma Pass, which is only a few miles north of the Mexico border. “Homegrown” is a great shuttle service. Bikepacking on the Arizona Trail. Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

The long gravel road descent from Mt Lemmon is pretty zippy, which is nice when you need to burn off altitude to get to warmer climes. Bikepacking on the Arizona Trail. Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

While much of the Arizoa Trail is singletrack, there’s a good amount of pretty zippy gravel roads with sublime views as well. Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

seasons it’s important to understand that the pleasant warmth of the nearsea level southern Arizona gives way to frigid temps on Lemmon. When we got to the idyllic little village of Summerhaven, we headed straight for the pizza, coffee/tea, and huge cookie place there to warm up. After, we dropped 4000’ down the

rough north-side doubletrack called the “Control Road” (which was the original road up Lemmon) to avoid camping in the frigid temps up high (we had met some through hikers who had “camped’’ in pretty much a pig-pile in the tiny and always-open post office some days prior).

A nice aspect of not racing a bikepacking route is that you can do fun diversions. We found a beautiful slickrock canyon that offered beautiful waterfalls and swimmable pools to clean off the accumulated trail dirt, and later we sort of veered off the route and into a working ranch deep in a desert valley, and when we saw the ranch manager he not only told us to ignore the many ominous no trespassing signs (“those aren’t for cyclists!”) but also offered us use of his tap and a nearby campsite. Again, AZT trail angels are great!

We rode many, many miles of amazing singletrack. Most of it is pretty slow and challenging trail, and much of it is remote; we kept wondering about the countless hours of work that was put in to link together literally hundreds of miles of trail in barren, desiccated, and hardscrabble terrain miles from any trailhead, and it’s nearly all at rideable grades despite pretty severe terrain. And about the time that you feel like wow, there’s no water and no place to resupply, you pop out into little towns like Oracle, which has a lovely little cafe with a nice little

store and scrumptious baked goods.

On the way to Superior and the end of the AZT 300 we also hooked into part of the Queen’s Ransom route, another John Schilling special that is a 227 mile route in the same ‘hood. The Queen’s Ransom has a bit more double track and gravel road, but can be combined with the AZT as an additional route that adds more riding closer to Phoenix, thus adding more adventure to your trip without adding much more shuttle distance. We actually used it as a nice conduit out to the sprawling Phoenix valley to get an Uber back to Tucson to retrieve our car.

Our tour ended less than halfway “up” the Arizona Trail, but it’s clear to us that if the northern bit of the AZT is anything like the southern, we’ll head back again soon to continue heading north to — and through? — the Grand Canyon (true AZT-ers carry their bikes across the Canyon! Not sure if we’ll do that…). It’s an incredible ride through an

unusual desert landscape, with the added bonus of being looked after by actual angels!

If you go:

• Homegrown Shuttles runs people and bikes from Tucson to anywhere on the AZT. (homegrownmtb.com)

• Bikes - the AZT is not Cutthroat friendly! It’s a real mountain bike ride. Full suspension or at least big squishy tires with real treads, reinforced sidewalls (for the sharp rocks) and tubeless goo (for the thorns) and likely standard mtb handlebars are all pretty important.

• Go light! It’s challenging riding and there’s not much water in the Sonoran Desert so you might be carrying more than you normally would, so use all your lightweight gear tricks.

Trip Details:

Start - Montezuma Pass, Arizona

End - Picketpost Trailhead, Superior Arizona 310 miles 7 days

Tom Diegel geeking out by celebrating the start of the AZT while Dave wonders what he’s doing. Bikepacking on the Arizona Trail. Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

Even in southern Arizona the sun can be pretty welcome in the shoulder seasons while bikepacking on the Arizona Trail. Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

Not racing enables camp enjoyment! Ashley, Tom, and Dave bikepacking on the Arizona Trail. Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

We had no idea that Patagonia was in the northern hemisphere and so close! Bikepacking on the Arizona Trail. Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

There isn’t too much hike-a-bike on the southern Arizona Trail, which is why Dave Cook is still grinning.

Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

Ashley Patterson bikepacking on the Arizona Trail. There’s sweet singletrack in there somewhere!

Photo by Benj Wadsworth, benjwadsworth.com

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

The Psychology of Aging and Cycling

By Eric Yelsa, Ph.D.

I recall being a junior USCF racer in the 1980’s and the variety of ages that would enter UCSF races. One individual, who stood out more from among the others was Barry Wolfe. Barry was an undeniable character who did not meet the typical Southern California cyclist description. He was bulky having spent much of his life as a weightlifter. He wore a “dew rag”, long before the years of Marco Pantani. But most notable was his age. In 1980-1981, the prime years in which I was racing juniors, Barry Wolf topped the age scales at an ancient 49 years of age. Although Barry had a reputation of burning out competitive cyclists with his daily workout routine, to those of us in the junior field, which on occasion he would join, he was seen as a fragile oddball with whom we should have sympathy, because he had somehow allowed himself to get old. Barry Wolf was 49 years old at that time. I am now 58 years old as I draft this article, a good 9 years older than Barry when we considered him the ancient relic. Who’s the oddball now?

Since the late 1970’s there has been a growing interest on the impact of exercise, cardiovascular exercise in particular, and the process of aging. For some early on in this interest, exercise was seen as a fountain of youth that if done “correctly” prevented the hands of mother nature and father time from robbing one of their youth. As time progressed the research on the impact of cardiovascular exercise has been clear, consistent exercise when completed in moderation offers exceptional health benefits; slows the acceleration of telomere shrinkage thereby slowing the aging process, assists to maintain endurance, healthy mood, and cognitive performance. But as all of us have most likely witnessed, exercise does not actually stop the aging process.

But what happens when an individual is no longer able to exercise? What psychological process does one experience in response to that loss, and how does one adjust effectively to a new life in which exercise is no longer an option? This article will attempt to address those, and other questions related not only to the relationship of aging and sport participation, but to propose a model of how one adjusts to world in which sport participation will likely decline.

What is it that motivates an

individual to participate in a sport? Sports frequently represents a challenge in which an individual seeks to complete a task while being placed in a compromised situation. Basketball requires one to place a ball in a small opening 10 feet out of reach. Hockey is the attempt to place a small disc in a net using only a stick while your opposition gets in your way. Water polo requires one to throw a ball into a net while treading water. Cycling requires one to go from point A to point B while balanced on two wheels. In the natural world are any of the above skills necessary in helping in the ability to navigate day to day life responsibilities? Probably not, yet our attraction to participating in those activities might suggest otherwise. When we explore what factors attract one towards sport performance, we can divide those factors into two categories: intrinsic variables and extrinsic variables.

Intrinsic variables relate to personality traits of the individual that initially attract one to a particular sport. Although there are many personality traits that may influence one’s decision to participate in sports, the personality factor that appears to be most identified as providing contribution is that of neuroticism. Neuroticism has classically been viewed as a tendency for one to experience a high degree of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and other negative feelings in response to conflict. Commonly, individuals rating higher on measures of neuroticism, have also been found to display a higher degree of cortical excitation, and it is theorized that physical exertion or the involvement in sport competition assists in the calming and cognitive organizing of that cortical excitation. Individuals with higher rates of neurotic drive may initially be attracted to perform in sports due to the subsequent calming effects that activity may have on both mood and cognition.

Extrinsic variables relate to those factors outside one’s personality that either support engagement in an activity or create conflict to reduce interest in that activity. Of those extrinsic variables, the one most commonly identified as having impact on behavior is that of social affiliation or an identified peer group. Having an identified peer group is commonly associated with increases in one’s sense of belongingness which is then also associated with common themes such as perceived safety, confidence, and competency. Why does social affiliation

have such an impact on behavior? It is believed that we have likely drawn to peer groups throughout evolution as they have represented protection from dangers such as natural predators and environmental conditions.

In summary of both intrinsic and extrinsic variables and their impact on athletic participation, and in regard to the above, whereas the intrinsic variable of neuroticism might be considered the initial prompt to engage in a sport, the extrinsic variable of social affiliation would be considered the factor that continues to provide positive reinforcement of participation in that sport over time. Or, stated differently, one participates in a sport because of the positive effects on mood, but continues to participate in that sport over time because it gives one a sense of social identity and perceived safety.

If neurotic drive and a desire for social identity have such a high degree of influence on sport participation, then how is aging affected by those factors? This is initially a difficult question to address as there have been very few comprehensive studies exploring adaptation to sport participation over the life span. What research has been available has in general been limited to exploring the impact of injury and recovery from injury in sport participation, as well as adjustment to forced retirement from sport participation.

In the research article The Experience of Loss in Athletes, from the Journal of Sports Medicine (1986) (1), the author S.J. Astle proposed that Elisabeth Kublar-Ross’s five stages of death and dying (2) represented a model of understanding an athlete might experience in response to forced retirement from sport participation due to an injury.

To those unfamiliar with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, she was a Swiss born individual who worked with individuals in the end stages of life.

In her work she noted familiar psychological patterns in those individuals effected in their final days of life. From her observations she noted that individuals passed through 5 distinct stages of grief which included denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

The first of these stages, denial, tended to be associated with the shock or disbelief one might display in response to being informed of their imminent death. Think “You must have the wrong person. I’m as healthy as a horse” or similar instances in which one might reject negative information provided them. For the athlete, this might be represented as the athlete who refuses to acknowledge the extent of an

injury and continues to play despite decreasing performance results.

Anger, the second stage of grief, may be illustrated by the athlete becoming angry at teammates, envy of competitors, while they themselves experience physical limitations in their sport, either from injury or age-related decline.

The bargaining stage, third of Kubler-Ross’s stages, is illustrated by the athlete who in spite of decreased performance and physical ability, begins to increase the length and intensity of workouts in the hopes that performance may be restored to premorbid levels.

The fourth stage, depression, generally marks the point at which the athlete realizes the reality of the situation: the inevitable departure from sport. This period is frequently marked by a loss of interest in the sport, as the athlete’s mood may reflect a general melancholy.

Acceptance, the fifth and final stage, marks the point at which the athlete is no longer affected adversely by conversations, reminders, or contact with the sport in which they were once engaged. This period is marked not by a happy acceptance of the loss, but rather by a void of emotion towards the sport; there is neither sadness nor joy, only resolve.

In further application of KublerRoss’s model, in 1982 and 1986, two researchers, Ogilvie and Howe, applied this model to athletic retirement, and concluded that the stages of death and dying appeared to be universal reactions among all athletes facing similar situations. Further, they asserted, that the more closely an athlete identified with their particular sport, the more traumatic and hence difficult, the retirement process would be. Within these complex circumstances an individual may develop frank psychopathology such as major depression and/ or generalized anxiety. As applied to process of declining athletic performance, the athlete may begin to display acting out towards club or team members or may avoid events in which public visibility is likely for events with less known notoriety. When applied to aging, KublerRoss’s model continues to appear appropriate for understanding the psychological process by which one adjusts to declines in sport performance and participation.

To add further support of KublerRoss’s model, in 1995 I completed a study addressing the process of retirement from competitive sport.

(3) To create a model of understanding, I also compared the process of retirement from sport competition to that of experiencing a death of a loved one using Elizabeth Kubler-

Ross’s stages of death and dying. Three groups were formulated; professional baseball players who were prevented from playing professional ball due to the national baseball strike (retired athletes), athletes from other sports still actively competing (competing athletes), and individuals who had experienced the death of a loved one (bereaved). As a further explored factor, motivational drive was also measured using neuroticism as a measured feature for both athletes and the bereaved. To clarify, neuroticism in competition terms, was associated with a highly competitive drive and did not indicate the common and negative associations that people often attributed to it. a

Individuals in both the athletic groups and bereavement group were provided multidimensional measures of grief and measures of personality including neuroticism. It was found that both bereaved individuals and retired athletes rated higher on neuroticism than actively competing athletes, while both bereaved individuals and retired athletes rated higher on measures of grief, while retired athletes with higher rates of neuroticism also rated higher on measures of grief in comparison to retired athletes with lower rates of neuroticism.

In other words, anybody who experienced a loss (retired athletes or bereaved) endorsed a higher rate of neuroticism compared to those who had not experienced a loss. If one experienced a loss, they would then display psychological signs of that loss in a manner unique from others who had not experienced a loss. In situations of loss, the more an athlete emotionally identified with a sport the greater the difficulty coping when they were no longer able to participate in that sport.

What does this all appear to suggest? Results from my 1995 dissertation were by-and-large in support of the use of Kubler-Ross’s model as a means of understanding retirement from sport.

Retiring athletes ranked higher on measures of grief than their actively competing peers, and those retired athletes with higher rates of neurotic traits when compared with their peers tended to also display greater difficulty when no longer able to participate in their sport. Taking these findings into consideration with theories regarding the impact of social affiliation, we can begin to understand a clearer picture that the process of aging is not in

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and of itself a prompt for distress, but merely represents an event that threatens participation in sport and becomes a potential trigger for emotional distress. As we age the possible risk of injury increases and potential for physical decline increases. Recovery from injury slows, muscles reduce in elasticity, ability to carry load decreases, and there is a reduction in the efficiency of fast twitch muscle fibers.

In cycling, for example, as strength decreases, a cyclist’s power decreases and thus their speed and climbing ability decrease. As fast twitch muscle fibers decrease, sprinting ability decreases, which for racers means that they will finish farther back in a sprint. Endurance too decreases with age so older cyclists cannot ride or race as far.

As we invest our identity with our chosen sport, we initially become part of a larger community, which from review of the literature, offers us a sense of safety from potential yet unspecific dangers. Once injured or experiencing declines in physical ability, that social belongingness becomes threatened triggering many of the responses we might see in an individual who is in the process of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

It is not the process of aging itself that prompts distress, but the implications of aging on our ability to function between autonomy and social affiliation that becomes a dominant concern. This kind of response would be expected in any situation in which an individual displays a high level of personal identity into a role and then is eventually faced with a potential removal from that role thereby threatening separation of the individual from the social benefits that role provides.

We see examples of this even within our local community. Local cycling is organized through clubs, teams, and events. Each of these allows us to see familiar faces, some of whom we see as competition, some who we see as support, and some we see as both. On the road we learn from our peers through watching, sharing stories, and listening to the words of more advanced riders. Off the road we may seek the advice of an expert or go to a club event about a specific aspect of cycling. We are busy linking our life to that of others and in the process we all benefit. But as we age access to those events, clubs, or teams becomes less reliable, and at time may fail all together. We stop seeing the familiar faces, we stop watching the wheels of our peers, we stop hearing the stories, and we may no longer able to hear the words of advanced riders on rides. We may not be able to attend a club event or may even avoid the event due to embarrassment. We become potentially alienated, and nobody wants that.

As applied to cycling, cycling is a sport that embraces both individual physical prowess and pack mentality; and that pack mentality

is in part the product our affiliation with our teams, clubs, and riding groups. We have to build our strength individually, but when on the road we can funnel that individual strength into social cooperation with other cyclists, thereby increasing speed and protecting us from environmental factors such as wind. But when have difficulty keeping up; when we go from being the last rider in the paceline, to off the back; then the wind becomes much harder. There is nobody to pace with. It’s like riding on your indoor trainer all year round; isolating. And age becomes one of the factors that nears us to events like the one above. We build a social network that understands the unique challenges our sport requires, whether as a road cyclist or mountain biker. Separation from those benefits, with age and its concomitant physical decline being a potential trigger of separation, becomes the predominant existential threat. Our body and psyche respond accordingly.

So, as you can see initial attraction to participation in sports such as cycling tends to include certain personality traits, and continued sport participation tends to include social benefits. But what does one do when they are no longer able to participate in their sport due to injury, illness, age, or other possible threats? Are we merely around for the ride, victims to mother nature and father time? Does the process of reduced time in the saddle have to become an existential threat to our sense of identity or safety? Absolutely not. There are many strategies for coping with these inevitable changes and these strategies will be presented with the second part of this series next month.

References:

1. Astle SJ. The experience of loss in athletes. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 1986 Sep;26(3):279-284. PMID: 3795923.

2. Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth (1969). On Death and Dying. Scribner.

3. Yelsa, Eric Allen. Grief as an emotional reaction of athletes retired from competitive sport. California School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles, 1995.

Eric Yelsa, Ph.D. is clinical health psychologist in both private practice and within the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. He served as an assistant professor through University of Utah Hospital Pain Management Center Department of Anesthesiology where he worked with a number of elite and professional athletes recovering from sport related trauma. He has been a competitive cyclist since 1981. He is a USAC level 3 certified coach and certified powertraining coach, has presented at the USA Cycling, and is an active member of the American Psychological Association Division 47 Exercise and Sport Psychology. He can be reached for consultation at Eric.Yelsa@ healthpsychassoc.com

Low Income People Ride More

It seems that a lot of people ride bikes because of the expense of auto fuel. Even when they own cars, low-income households take a third more bike trips than wealthier folks. At least that’s true in suburbs and exurbs – but not in cities. This is according to an North Carolina State University analysis of the three most recent National Household Travel Surveys, completed in 2001, 2009 and 2017 by the Federal Highway Administration.

“After controlling for a number of observed and unobserved factors, we find that individuals in low-income, car-owning households are associated with up to 14 percent more walking trips and 33 percent more cycling trips in a week compared to higherincome households, on average,” the researchers concluded.

In other words, this cohort of people are riding because they can’t afford to travel by automobile. Even if they own cars, the costs of using them restrict driving.

See “Active Travel among Carless and Car-Owning LowIncome Populations in the United States” at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/ S136192092300024X

-Charles Pekow

Economic Costs of Bicycle Crashes

Advocates have long argued that bicycling contributes to the economy. But it seems it’s also the case that when cycling goes wrong, it causes a big economic dent. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) undertook a study on the economic and social impact of traffic crashes during 2019. It calculated that cycling crashes caused approximately $5.6 billion in economic losses and about $32.2 billion in costs overall. The harm accounted for 1.7 percent of economic costs and 2.4 percent of all societal harm.

Totals include medical care, loss of work and household productivity, insurance administration, legal costs, and diminished quality-of-life. When bicycles and autos are involved, the damage includes costs of drivers swerving to miss a cyclist and getting hurt or causing property damage. “Bicyclist crashes resulted in 865 fatalities, 78,700 nonfatal injuries, and 8,400 (property damage only) damaged vehicles in 2019,” the paper says.

In many cases, the cyclists themselves were at fault, says The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019 (Revised), https:// crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813403 ). (The figures include all pedalcycles, including tricycles and unicycles, which counted for a very small share.)

The report states that between 1982 and 2016, when cyclists and pedestrians were involved in crashes between eight and 10 percent of them were found with alcohol in their system. In about six percent of all traffic fatalities, the cyclist or pedestrian had been drinking, and most of the time they were legally inebriated.

-Charles Pekow

Bicycle Injuries: Good News and Bad

The good news: despite increased use of bicycles, the injury rate has been declining in the United States. So says a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. Data are limited, however, says the study, “National Incidence and Trends of Bicycle Injury”. The report covered the decade between 2012 and 2021 and noted that bicycle use accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.

The bad news: the numbers remain high, with an estimate of 4,666,491 bicycle-related trips to emergency rooms over the period. Perhaps most alarming is that the rate has been increasing among the elderly, who suffered mainly head and upper body injuries.

Even so, males and younger people were most likely to get hurt. As one would expect, injuries “occurred most often during summer months (36 percent) and on weekend days (31.9 percent).”

Broken bones accounted for the largest share of injuries and the higher up in the anatomy, the more likely the trauma. Since so many head injuries occurred, the authors call for helmet use and “bicycle safety initiatives.”

See https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jor.25489

-Charles Pekow

BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY

Southern Utah

Springdale

Zion Cycles 868 Zion Park Blvd. P.O. Box 276 Springdale, UT 84767 (435) 772-0400 zioncycles.com

Northern Utah

Logan

Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods 1075 N Main Street, Suite 120 Logan, UT 84341 435-752-5151 als.com

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

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

The Sportsman 129 North Main Street Logan, UT 84321-4525 435-752-0211 thesportsmanltd.com

Wimmer’s Ultimate Bicycles 745 N. Main St. Logan, UT 84321 (435) 752-2326 wimmersbikeshop.com

Park City/Heber

Cole Sport 1615 Park Avenue Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-4806 colesport.com

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

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

East Bench Composites Utah Carbon Bike Repair 2374 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84401 385-240-5265 eastbenchcomposites.com

Level Nine Sports

1273 Canyon Road Ogden, UT 84404 801-621-2003 levelninesports.com

Skyline Cycle

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

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

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

DAVIS COUNTY

Biker’s Edge

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

Bingham Cyclery 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

Great Western E-Bikes

40 W 500 S Ste B Bountiful, UT 84010 801-494-9898 greatwesternebikes.com

Guthrie Bicycle

420 W. 500 S. Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 683-0166 guthriebike.com

poisonspiderbicycles.com

Rim Cyclery 94 W. 100 North Moab, UT 84532

(435) 259-5333

rimcyclery.com

Monticello

Roam Industry

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

Price Altitude Cycle

82 N. 100 W. Price, UT 84501

(435) 637-2453

altitudecycle.com

St. George

Bicycles Unlimited

90 S. 100 E. St. George, UT 84770

(435) 673-4492 (888) 673-4492 bicyclesunlimited.com

IBB Cyclery & Multisport 185 E Center St Ivins, UT 84738

435-319-0011 ibbcyclery.com

Rapid Cycling 705 N. Bluff Street St. George, UT 84770

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

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

Slim and Knobby’s Bike Shop 84 S Main Heber, UT 84032 (435) 654-2282 slimandknobbys.com

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

Silver Star Ski and Sport 1825 Three Kings Drive Park City, UT 84060 435-645-7827 silverstarskiandsport.com

Storm Cycles 1153 Center Drive, Suite G140 Park City, UT 84098 (435) 200-9120 stormcycles.net

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

Vernal Red Mountain Cycle 580 E. Main Street Vernal, UT 84078 (435) 781-2595 redmountaincycle.com

Wasatch Front WEBER COUNTY

Eden/Huntsville/Mountain Green Diamond Peak Mountain Sports 2429 N. Highway 158 Eden, UT 84310 (801) 745-0101 diamondpeak.biz

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

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

Cranky's Bike Shop 142 E. 800 S.. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 582-9870 crankysutah.com

evo Salt Lake 660 S 400 W Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 385-379-3172 campus.evo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Level Nine Sports 660 S 400 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801-973-7350 levelninesports.com

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

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

Loyal Cycle Co.

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

Masherz

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

REI 220 Station Pkwy Farmington, UT 84025 801-923-1707 rei.com/stores/farmington.html

Trek Bicycle Centerville 26 I-15 Frontage Rd Centerville, UT 84014 801-609-7877 trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/centerville/

SALT LAKE COUNTY

Central Valley

Cottonwood Cyclery

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

Flynn Cyclery

2282 E. Murray Holladay Rd 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

Salt Lake City

Bicycle Center

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

BikeFitr 1549 S 1100 E Suite D Salt Lake City, Ut 84105 801-930-0855 bikefitr.com

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

Hangar 15 Bicycles

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

Pedego South Jordan 651 W South Jordan PKWY South Jordan, UT 84095 801-206-9202 pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/south-jordan

Hangar 15 Bicycles

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

Lake Town Bicycles 1403 W. 9000 S. West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 432-2995 laketownbicycles.net

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) 230 W. 10600 S. Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 501-0850 rei.com/sandy Salt Cycles 2073 E. 9400 S. Sandy, UT 84093 (801) 943-8502 saltcycles.com

UTAH COUNTY

Northern Utah County

Bike Brothers 374 W Ruger Dr Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 801-687-8425 bikebrothersusa.com

Bike Peddler 3600 Ashton Blvd Suite A Lehi, Utah 84043 801-756-5014 bikepeddlerutah.com

Eddy’s Bicycle Barn 550 W State Rd #2 Lehi, UT 84043 801-503-7872 eddysbicyclebarn.com

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

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

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

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

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

Level Nine Sports 2927 E 3300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84109 801-466-9880 levelninesports.com

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

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

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

South and West Valley

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

Electrify Bike Co. 3961 W 9000 S, Suite H West Jordan, UT 84088 801-997-0550 www.electrifybike.com

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

Hangar 15 Bicycles 1678 East SR-92 Highland/Lehi, UT 84043 (801) 901-6370 infinitecycles.com

Pedego Electric Bikes 4161 N. Thanksgiving Way, #205 Lehi, UT 8411184043 801-405-7383 pedegoslc.com

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

Trek Bicycle Store of American Fork 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

Southern Utah County

Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods 643 East University Parkway Orem, UT 84097 435-752-5151 als.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles 1756 S State Street Orem, UT 84097 385-375-2133 hangar15bicycles.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles 877 N. 700 E. Spanish Fork, UT 84660 (801) 504-6655 hangar15bicycles.com

Level Nine Sports 644 State St. Orem, UT 84057 801-607-2493 levelninesports.com

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

Racer’s Cycle Service Mobile Bike Shop Provo, UT (801) 375-5873 racerscycle.net

ARIZONA

George’s Cycles 312 S. 3rd Street Boise, ID 83702

208-343-3782 georgescycles.com

George’s Cycles

515 West State Street Boise, ID 83702

208-853-1964 georgescycles.com

Idaho Mountain Touring 1310 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702

208-336-3854

www.idahomountaintouring.com

McU Sports 822 W Jefferson St Boise, ID 83702

208-342-7734 mcusports.com

Ridgeline Bike & Ski 10470 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83709

208-376-9240 ridgelinebikenski.com

Spokey Joe’s Bikes & Gear

2337 S. Apple St. Boise, ID 83706

208-202-2920 spokeyjoe.com

TriTown 1517 North 13th Street Boise, ID 83702

208-297-7943 www.tritownboise.com

Rolling H Cycles 115 13th Ave South Nampa, ID 83651

208-466-7655 www.rollinghcycles.com

CALIFORNIA

Victor/Driggs

Fitzgeralds Bicycles 20 Cedron Rd Victor, ID 83455

208-787-2453 fitzgeraldsbicycles.com

Habitat 18 N Main St, Driggs, ID 83422

208-354-7669 ridethetetons.com

Peaked Sports 70 E Little Ave, Driggs, ID 83422

208-354-2354 peakedsports.com

Idaho Falls

COLORADO

Biker 150 S Park Square Fruita, CO 81521

970-858-3917

backcountrybiker.com

Over the Edge Sports

202 E Aspen Ave Fruita, CO 81521

970-858-7220 otesports.com

IDAHO

Boise Bob’s Bicycles 6681 West Fairview Avenue Boise, ID. 83704

208-322-8042

www.bobs-bicycles.com

Boise Bicycle Project 1027 S Lusk St. Boise, ID 83796

208-429-6520

www.boisebicycleproject.org

Custom Cycles

2515. N. Lander St. Boise, ID 83703

208-559-6917 harloebikes@icloud.com facebook.com/Custom-Cycles-1071105139568418

Eastside Cycles

3123 South Brown Way Boise, ID 83706

208.344.3005 www.rideeastside.com

Bill’s Bike and Run 930 Pier View Dr Idaho Falls, ID 208-522-3341 billsbikeandrun.com

Dave’s Bike Shop 367 W Broadway St Idaho Falls, ID 83402

208-529-6886 facebook.com/DavesBikeShopIdahoFalls

Idaho Mountain Trading 474 Shoup Ave Idaho Falls, ID 83402

208-523-6679 idahomountaintrading.com

Pocatello

Barries Ski and Sport 624 Yellowstone Ave Pocatello, ID 208-232-8996 barriessports.com

Element Outfitters 222 S 5th AVE Pocatello, ID

208-232-8722 elementoutfitters.com

Element Outfitters 1570 N Yellowstone Ave Pocatello, ID 208-232-8722 elementoutfitters.com

Rexburg

Sled Shed 49 East Main St Rexburg, ID, 83440

208-356-7116 sledshedshop.com

Twin Falls

Epic Elevation Sports

2064 Kimberly Rd. Twin Falls, ID 83301

208-733-7433 epicelevationsports.com

Spoke and Wheel 148 Addison Ave Twin Falls, ID83301

(208) 734-6033 spokeandwheelbike.com

Cycle Therapy

1542 Fillmore St Twin Falls, ID 83301

208-733-1319 cycletherapy-rx.com/

Salmon

The Hub 206 Van Dreff Street Salmon, ID 83467 208-357-9109 ridesalmon.com

Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum

Durance

131 2nd Ave S Ketchum, ID 83340 208-726-7693 durance.com

Power House 502 N. Main St. Hailey, ID 83333 208-788-9184 powerhouseidaho.com

Sturtevants 340 N. Main Ketchum, ID 83340 208-726-4512 sturtevants-sv.com

Sun Summit South 418 South Main Street Hailey, ID 83333 208-788-6006 crankandcarve.com

The Elephant Perch 280 East Ave Ketchum, ID 83340

208-726-3497 elephantsperch.com

NEVADA

Boulder City

All Mountain Cyclery 1601 Nevada Highway Boulder City, NV 89005

702-250-6596 allmountaincyclery.com

ELY

Sportsworld 1500 E Aultman St Ely, NV 89301 775-289-8886 sportsworldnevada.com

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

Las Vegas Cyclery 10575 Discovery Dr Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702) 596-2953 lasvegascyclery.com

NEW MEXICO

Bosque Mobile Bicycle Repair Albuquerque, NM bosquemobilebicyclerepair.com

Fat Tire Cycles 421 Montaño

WYOMING

WESTERN STATES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Calendar Guidelines:

Listings are free on a space available basis and at our discretion.

Submit your event to: calendar@cyclingutah.com with date, name of event, website, phone number and contact person and other appropiate information.

Let us know about any corrections to existing listings!

BMX

RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200

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

Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx racing at the Legacy Events center 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice

Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May through September, Kevin , 801-6981490, kevin@klikphoto.net lrbmx.com radcanyonbmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_

Outdoor_Schedule_2014.pdf

May 7, 2023 — USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships, Tulsa, OK, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@usacycling.org, usacycling.org

Advocacy

Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy Group. They work on education and other bike related advocacy., Bike Utah , 385-8311515, info@bikeutah.org bikeutah.org

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

Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC committee works to improve cycling conditions in Salt Lake County and is an official committee.

Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are held in Suite N-2800 of the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT,, Helen Peters, 385-468-4860, HPeters@slco.org bicycle.slco.org

Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber County’s trails group. We are committed to the idea that a non-motorized network of public pathways significantly contribute to our community’s economic vitality and quality of life., Mark Benigni, 801-393-2304, wp@weberpathways.org, Rod Kramer, 801393-2304, rod@weberpathways.org weberpathways.org

Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We accept all types and styles of riders; most importantly we want people to ride their bikes and enjoy doing it. Most of us love riding our bikes in all types of weather and in multiple disciplines. The Alliance is located in Southern Utah and has group rides to help people get out, meet new friends, and most importantly, have fun riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, 435632-8215, lukas@mooseknuckleralliance.org mooseknuckleralliance.org

Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435649-6839, 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, 801-8245339, 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, 970-7593048, 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, bznbybike@gmail.com, Doug Haberman, 406-449-2787, info@bikewalkmontana.org, 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, 801-222-9577, randy@maddogcycles.com, bikeorem.weebly.com

Events, Swaps,Lectures

April 20-23, 2023 — Sea Otter Classic Monterey, CA, Road, Mountain, Gravel, and XC races offered., Sea Otter Classic , 1-800218-8411, info@seaotterclassic.com seaotterclassic.com

April 29-30, 2023 — Park City High School Mountain Bike Team Bike Swap, Park City, UT, Benefits Park City High School Mountain Bike Team and the Young Riders Youth Mountain Biking Program. Located at Utah Film Studios: 4001 Kearns Blvd. Park City, UT. Saturday, April 29 8am-5pm and Sunday April 30 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 Park City High School Mountain Bike Team and 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 Utah Film Studios: 4001 Kearns Blvd. Park City, Utah on April 24-28, 4-7pm, Lucy Best, 760-815-6043, parkcitybikeswap@gmail.com pchsmtb.com

May 13-14, 2023 — 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 5/12. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/14, Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, scottdudevoir@ colesport.com mountaintrails.org colesport.com

May 15-19, 2023 — National Bike to Work Week, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A week to climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on your way to work., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com bikeleague.org

May 18, 2023 — Bike to Work Day, Bike Month, East Bay, CA, It’s the Bay Area’s biggest day for bicycling, and this year Bike East Bay is bringing you safe, socially distanced fun. Pledge to ride to get all the details, find your nearest energizer station, and get ready for the big day!, Bike East Bay , events@bikeeastbay.org, Caitlin Gleason, 707.480.6897, caitlin@bikeeastbay. org bikeeastbay.org/events/bike-whereverday-2022

May 19, 2023 — 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 24, 2023 — Move Utah Summit, Salt Lake City, UT, The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and its partners are pleased to announce the fifth annual Move Utah Summit. As the only event of its kind in Utah, the Summit brings together hundreds of subject-matter experts, including planners, engineers, health practitioners, community advocates, business leaders, and policy makers. How we plan and build our communities has a direct effect on our health and well-being. The Summit provides an opportunity to discuss best practices for improving decision-making related to health, transportation, and land use., Heidi Goedhart, 801-783-8426, hgoedhart@utah. gov, Kaylee Hansen, (214) 636-7495, kaylee@xfactorutah.com move.utah.gov

May 27, 2023 — SLUG Cat Alleycat Bike Race! Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Starts at Saturday Cycles. This exciting alleycat event features a scavenger hunt bike race that takes you all over Salt Lake City. Bike with the coolest cats you know in town, make new friends and win awesome prizes from our local sponsors! 10th Annual! Registration is open between 4-5 pm and at 5 the race will begin. Cyclists will ride around the city to collect points for their manifest. At 7pm we will begin the award ceremony and cyclists can relax for a well-earned celebration., Angela Brown, 801-487-9221, angela@ slugmag.com, Nick Zunkowski, 801-487-9221, nick@slugmag.com slugmag.com/slugcat/

May 29, 2023 — Cottonwood Cyclery Bike Swap, Cotoonwood Heights, UT, Memorial Day from 9 am to 6 pm. Cottonwood Cyclery is located at 2594 Bengal Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, Alan Greenberg, 801-9421015, alan@cottonwoodcyclery.com cottonwoodcyclery.com

May 31, 2023 — Utah Bike Summit, West Jordan, UT, The Utah Bike Summit is the state bicycle conference! Summit attendees are directly involved in cycling, planning and development, tourism, outdoor recreation, local business and bike shops, corporate brands, and healthcare., Bike Utah , 385831-1515, info@bikeutah.org bikeutah.org/ summit

June 8-11, 2023 — Big Gear Show, Denver, UT, An exciting new model of experiential event that showcases up-and-coming gear for specialty retailers, transitioning to a welcoming platform for consumers to learn about brands and gear that get them outdoors. It will be held at the Colorado Convention Center concurrently with (e)revolution, Lance Camisasca, lance@thebiggearshow. com, Dave Petri, 336-429-6860 dave@lostpaddle.com thebiggearshow.com facebook.com/TheBigGearShow

Gravel Races and Rides

April 8, 2023 — Strade Vino Gravel Circuit Race Eagle, ID, 100% gravel, 2-6 laps of a 5.5 mile course, all categories, John Rogers, 208-2849671, obccwebdesign@yahoo.com, Saint Alphonus Cycling Team , owyheecycling@ gmail.com bikereg.com/strade-vino, facebook.com/SaintAlphonsusCyclingTeam/

April 15, 2023 — Wild Horse Dirt Fondo, Delle, UT, The Wild Horse is the West’s backyard gravel race! Distances of 77 or 35 miles and a separate category for ebikes. Witness the splendor of the ancient Lake Bonneville island ranges and loosen the joints on a beautiful and challenging course!, Robert Kennedy, 319-551-6174, stupidponyride@ gmail.com RideWildHorse.com

April 15, 2023 — Canyon Belgian Waffle

Ride - San Marcos, QUADRUPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, San Marcos, CA, Pain and suffering will commence at 7 a.m. featuring four waves predicated on riders’ USAC categories. The expo will remain open on Sunday throughout the duration of the event until the beers, jeers and awards are distributed for all the day’s heroic efforts., Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, mmx@ MonumentsofCycling.com, belgianwaffleride.bike

April 23, 2023 — Gorge Gravel Grinder, Dufur, OR, Chad Sperry, grinderinfo@breakawaypro.com oregongravelgrinder.com

April 28-30, 2023 — Montana Gravel Grinder Challenge and Hell Ride, Missoula, MT, Day

1: 9Mile Time Trial -- this route takes you on an out and back up NineMile road, 31 miles total, with a gentle elevation gain on the way out, totaling around 1,300’. Day

2: Southside Road -- A classic Montana ride, the Southside Road loop-- Flat Mullan Road takes you out to the rolling gravel of Southside Road along the river, and back to our start in Huson. 57 miles, 2,200’ of gain. Day 3: Rocky Mountain Roubaix Circuit -- Montana’s famed RMR is the final stage of this 3-day race. These loops total 45.5 miles, gaining around 2k’ of climbing., Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, montanacyclocross@gmail.com montanacyclocross. com/events/, thecyclinghouse.com

May 6, 2023 — 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

May 6, 2023 — Three-Quarter Minus Cykeltur Gravel Grinder, Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series, Sandpoint, ID, Syringa Cyclery , 208610-9990, syringacyclery@gmail.com syringacyclery.com

May 6, 2023 — Guffey Huffer Gravel Grinder 2023 TENTATIVE, Salida, CO, This ride will begin at Subculture Cyclery with a neutral rollout. A mile in, the gravel begins and lasts for the remainder of the ride. This event is fully unsupported and participants will need to be self-sufficient with water, food, warm clothes, and rain gear., Guffey Huffer Gravel Grinder , markpwalker@gmail.com coloradoes.wordpress.com

May 7, 2023 — Dirty Edge Gravel 50K, Fruita, CO, Riding the Dirty Edge will make you realize why 18 Road is world class. With expansive views of the beautiful Bookcliffs you will ride through the endless gravel roads of the North Fruita Desert before attacking the back canyon section of the Edge Loop. This mix of smooth gravel, sporty fun, and gorgeous vistas will make The Dirty Edge a Fruita classic. Racers will feel supported with three aid stations, finisher medals and age group awards. Sunny and dry, springtime in Fruita is the perfect time to experience the desert on a bike. This race is part of the Adventure Fest at 18 Road and includes admission to all of the weekend events!, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@ geminiadventures.com, Kyla Claudell, 303249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com, geminiadventures.com

May 12-14, 2023 — Cascade Gravel Grinder Bend, OR, Chad Sperry, grinderinfo@breakawaypro.com oregongravelgrinder.com

May 14, 2023 — Co2uT - Desert Gravel, Fruita, CO, The Co2uT chemical equation can be broken down as follows: Co=Colorado, 2=to, uT=Utah. This kick-ass gravel race will take you from Colorado to Utah...and back. Designed by a long-time western-slope local, each route offers mind-blowing, gravel-loving terrain, quad-busting hills, breathtaking views, wildlife cameos, epic adventure and of course, fun., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, jen@teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, kim@teamevergreen.org, Morgan Murri, 303-475-6053, morgan@desertgravel.com desertgravel.com teamevergreen.org

May 19-21, 2023 — Santa Fe Century Gravel Rides, Santa Fe, NM, Gravel Ride/Distance options of Gravelón (55 mile), or the Gravelito (25 mile) on Rowe Mesa, Santa Fe Century , 505-490-6387, ride@santafecentury.com santafecentury.com

May 20, 2023 — Wild Horse Gravel, Outside Events Cycling Series, De Beque, CO, Looking to ride some wild west gravel? Ride Wild Horse Gravel this May and choose your own adventure on Colorado’s Western Slope with both a 65- or 30-mile course. Afterward, kick back around the campfire and at the country cook-out for some local music at the High Lonesome Ranch., Scott Olmsted, 303-282-9015, support@theridecollective.com events.outsideonline.com

May 20, 2023 — Stetina’s Paydirt, Carson City, NV, The old way of all-out racing is not the way at Stetina’s Carson City Paydirt. Instead, the Paydirt consists of two substantial timed segments to keep things competitive without separating yourself from dear friends in the dusty west of Nevada’s desert. In addition to on-bike racing, there are two bonus segments that consist of fun and games back at the post-race festival. Riding

a mechanical bull and participating in a tire-toss competition could be all that separates you at the end of the day., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey. net truckeedirtfondo.com

May 20, 2023 — Dirty Roads 101, Steamboat Springs, CO, Dirty Roads 101 is a virtual gravel riding challenge paying homage to the public lands we ride on! Formerly Gravel Fest, we have now opened this event to the entire gravel community and have shifted the focus to doing a big one-day “classicstyle” ride. The challenge is to ride 101 miles or 101 kilometers using a dirt/gravel road theme on your route., JR , ride@gravelfest. com dirtyroads101.com

May 27-28, 2023 — Mad Gravel, Elbert, CO, Three distances to choose from including: the Sprint (43 miles), Marathon (78 miles), and Ultra (123 miles)., Dave Muscianisi, 303817-6523, events@rattlerracing.com rattlerracing.com/event/madgravel/

May 28, 2023 — Badlands Gravel Battle, Medora, ND, Come GRIND across 120 miles, and ROLL over 10,500 ft of elevation gain on the fast and rugged red scoria roads that crosshatch the BADLANDS of western North Dakota., Nick Ybarra, 701.570.9138 nick@ experienceland.org experienceland.org/ badlands-gravel-battle

June 3, 2023 — Lost and Found Gravel Grinder, Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Portola, CA, The perfect blend of pavement, dirt, and gravel roads over 35, 60, or 100 miles of epically beautiful gravel riding in the Lost Sierra. Followed by live music, expo, beer, and awesome food with lots of good people.

More than a ride, L&F is a whole weekend of Lost Sierra fun dedicated to raising funds for the Lost Sierra Route., Greg Williams, willie@ sierratrails.org, Sierra Trails , info@sierratrails. org lostandfoundbikeride.com

June 3, 2023 — Mountains to Meadows Grinduro, Mt. Shasta, CA, The perfect blend of pavement, dirt, and gravel roads over 35, 60, or 100 miles of epically beautiful gravel riding in the Lost Sierra. Followed by live music, expo, beer, and awesome food with lots of good people. More than a ride, L&F is a whole weekend of Lost Sierra fun dedicated to raising funds for the Lost Sierra Route., Sierra Trails , info@sierratrails. org grinduro.com

June 3, 2023 — The Dead Swede Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Sheridan, WY, 40 or 100 miles, Sheridan Bicycle Company , 307-763-4481, info@ thedeadswede.com thedeadswede.com

June 3, 2023 — The Angry Horse Gravel Grinder Idaho Falls, ID, The course will be unmarked this year but a route file or cue sheet is mandatory. There will be primitive aid only with water and drop bag zones so prepare for a self-supported ride! Funds obtained will go toward local trail development within the Greater Teton/Eastern Idaho region., Ryan Edge, 208-932-1051, infoIF@fitzgeraldsbicycles.com ridetheangryhorse.com

June 3, 2023 — Weiser River Trail Ride, Council, ID, Gravel bike ride of either 48 or 28 miles on the Weiser River Trail, a rail conversion trail. Shuttles from Cambridge or Council. Snacks and Lunch., Ron Hundahl, 208-5661025 , 208-253-4433, octobertrek@gmail. com kotaho.com/annual-bike-ride, weiserrivertrail.org

June 10-10, 2023 — Belgian Waffle RideHendersonville , QUADRUPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, Hendersonville, NC, , Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, mmx@ MonumentsofCycling.com belgianwaffleride.bike

June 10, 2023 — Pine Island Gravel Odyssey, Spearfish, South Dakota, 45, 70, 110, 210 mile gravel ride/race, Perry Jewett, 605641-4963, ridgeriders@blackhills.com dakotafiveo.com

June 17, 2023 — 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, 775-728-8101, cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com beaverdamgravelgrinder.com

June 17, 2023 — The Pony Xpress Gravel 160 Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, Trinidad, CO, 160 km, 85 km options. Held on gravel roads northwest of Trinidad, CO. Working head and tail light and helmet are required. Maps will be adequate for 85 km but GPS is preferred for 160 km option. 10th 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, 719-484-0477, phil_koobisaddles@ msn.com coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/pony-xpress/the-race

June 17, 2023 — Dirty Dino Gravel Grinder Vernal, UT, Come get Jurass-kicked on 1 of the 3 amazing routes through the high Uinta Mountains and Dinosaurland. Choose from 32, 59 or 106 mile routes. It’s going to be RAWRsome!, Breanne Nalder-Harward, 801-550-0434, graveldino@gmail.com gravel-dino.com facebook.com/Dirty-DinoGravel-Grinder-103665632203894

June 17, 2023 — CHAFE 150 Gravel Grinder, Sandpoint, ID, Syringa Cyclery , 208-6109990, syringacyclery@gmail.com, Jane Huang, chafe150@outlook.com, chafe150. org

June 21-25, 2023 — Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, Sisters, OR, Chad Sperry, grinderinfo@breakawaypro.com oregongravelgrinder.com

June 23-25, 2023 — Big Horn Gravel, Gypsum, CO, BigHorn Gravel , info@bighorngravel. com bighorngravel.com

June 24, 2023 — Ruby Roubaix Gravel Gran Fondo, Lamoille, NV, Gravel Fondo! See the Ruby Mountains like you’ve never seen them before during this one-day bicycle ride or race beginning and ending in scenic Lamoille, Nevada. Choice of a 20, 36, 62 or full 117 mile loop on pavement, gravel and dirt roads. Ride it or race it!, Ruby Roubaix , 775-389-1862, info@rubyroubaix.com rubyroubaix.com

July 1, 2023 — Truckee Tahoe Gravel, Truckee, CA, Three days of activities with a competitive off-road bicycle race featuring the incredible dirt and gravel roads in the Tahoe National Forest, best suited for a gravel/cross bike or a hardtail MTB. 3 course options: 65.1 mi (Long), 58.1 mi (Medium) and 26.2 (Rollout - non timed) + Family Fun Route (15 mi). Benefits the Truckeebased non-profit Adventure Risk Challenge., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@ bikemonkey.net truckeedirtfondo.com

July 1, 2023 — Garden City Gravel: West 9 Mile, Missoula, MT, West Nine Mile takes you over some scenic Montana double track, just outside of Missoula around Huson, Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, montanacyclocross@gmail.com montanacyclocross. com/events/, thecyclinghouse.com

July 8, 2023 — Crusher in the Tushar, Life Time Grand Prix, 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!, Treva Worrel, crusher@ltevents.zendesk.com tusharcrusher.com

July 8, 2023 — Joe Cosley Pancake Ride Gravel Grinder, Whitefish, MT, Back to the Salish Mountain Range, sticking to the north end, featuring some hidden gems that are sure to turn your crank.The ride is limited to 50 individuals. Once the participant cap is reached, that’s it. There will be no wait list, or substitutions., Brad Lamson, joe@pancakeride.com pancakeride.com

July 8, 2023 — Ochoco Gravel Grinder Prineville, OR, Chad Sperry, grinderinfo@ breakawaypro.com oregongravelgrinder. com

Mountain Bike

Tours and Festivals

April 26-September 30, 2023 — MTB The Maze Mountain Bike Tour, Moab, UT, Deep in

the heart of Canyonlands National Park. 4 trips to choose from, 4 days 3 nights. Small Groups of 7 or less. Outfitted by professional guides. Camp at the Maze Overlook and hike down into the Maze while viewing vertical uplifts and plunging gorges., Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, 801-266-2087, karen. holidayriver@gmail.com, Natalie Osborn, natalie.holidayriver@gmail.com bikeraft. com

April 28-30, 2023 — MECCA MTB Festival, Green River, UT, 37th Annual, Held at the John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River, Utah. Registration begins Friday at 1:00 p.m. followed by a warm up ride, refreshments, games and a prize drawing. Saturday is full of all-day guided rides, ranging from beginner to advanced followed by a yummy dinner, games and more fun. Finish up on Sunday with a guided (or on your own) scenic ride. Family friendly., Terri Bennett, 435-749-0755, 435-749-2386, meccabike01@ gmail.com biketheswell.org

May 5-8, 2023 — Kokopelli Guided Tour, Loma, CO, Benefits Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association, the original creators of the Kokopelli Trail. 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, 303475-2255, whitsmith1@mac.com copmoba. org

May 11-14, 2023 — BetterRide MTB Trail Domination MTB Skills Course/Camp/Clinic Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net betterride.net

May 13-14, 2023 — US Bank Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Fruita, CO, 25th Anniversary festival kicking off the Mtn bike season in CO, world renowned trails, Bike Demo at 18 Road and Downtown Product Expo, and live music, George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, fruita@otesports.com fruitafattirefestival.com

June 3, 2023 — 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 15-19, 2023 — Granite Ridge Girls and Stone Temple Coed Mountain Bike Camps Cheyenne, WY, Curt Gowdy State Park.

2 1/2 day girls camp June 9-11, 4 1/2

day coed camp June 12-16, ages 12-18.

Riding skills and education sessions., Richard Vincent, 307-760-1917, 307-777-6478, enduro. rv@gmail.com laramieenduro.org

June 24-25, 2023 — Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival, Meyers, CA, Celebrating riding bicycles on dirt in beautiful Lake Tahoe, Tahoe MTB Festival , meyersmtb@gmail.com tahoemtbfestival.com

July 8, 2023 — Wildflower Trailfest, Powder Mountain, UT, A non-competitive, women only mountain bike ride. 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

July 9-September 1, 2023 — Glacier National Park Bike Tour, Whitefish, MT, Multiple dates.

Each year Glacier National Park and its Canadian sister, Waterton Lakes National Park, deliver among our highest guest satisfaction rates. The mountains are gorgeous, the riding is invigorating, and the scenery is second to none. This is your year for Glacier!6-day tour, 5-nights of lodging, meals include: 4 dinners, 5 lunches & 4 breakfast, all taxes & entrance fees, lunch en route daily, energy food, liquid refreshments, shuttles and mechanical support., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Utah Weekly MTB

Race Series

April 12-August 2, 2023 — Weekly Race Series WEATHER PERMITTING, WRS, Sundance,

Wasatch County, UT, Wednesday nights, April-August. Venue alternates between Wasatch County sites and Sundance, 5:30 pm Racer check-in and 6:30 pm prompt start time. Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports 50mins, Beginners 30-40mins., WRS Races, 435.565.4602(Wasatch), 801-223-4849 (Sundance), races@weeklyraceseries.com weeklyraceseries.com

May 16-August 1, 2023 — Mid-Week Mountain Bike Race Series, Wasatch Front, Wasatch Back, Salt Lake Valley, Utah Valley, UT, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Locations TBD. Fun, competitive mountain bike racing for all ages and abilities. XC races and Mini Enduro races, Bike Utah , 385-831-1515, info@bikeutah.org, Trilby Cox, 385-831-1515, trilby@midweekmtb.com midweekmtb.com

Regional Weekly MTB Race Series

May 23-August 19, 2023 — Gallatin Valley Summer Series, Bozeman, MT, Weekly series that includes road races, time trials, criteriums, mountain bike races and more. Most events on Tuesdays., Alex Lussier, lussiera@ hotmail.com, Phil Rotherman, phil@rothconst.com, Mollie McKiernan, mollie.mckiernan@gmail.com, Patrick Wessel, patrickwessel@yahoo.com gallatinvalleybicycleclub. org

May 31-June 28, 2023 — Session Series Weekly Enduro Series, Floyd Hill, CO, A weeknight series ending in a weekend finale, riders check their better judgment at the start for a timed downhill run on the infamous Sluice Trail at Floyd Hill. So close to Denver, but miles away in drops, jumps, and technical downhill features., Jennifer Barbour, 303-5034616, jen@teamevergreen.org teamevergreen.org sessionseries.org

May 31-August 30, 2023 — VRD Town Mountain Bike Race Series: Berry Creek Bash, Vail Town Series, Vail, CO, XC Races, Wednesday nights, Vail Recreation District

Sports , 970-479-2280, sports@vailrec.com vailrec.com/sports -activities/vail-race/ mountain-bike-racing/mtb-race-series

Utah Mountain Bike Racing

April 8, 2023 — 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 22, 2023 — The Cactus Hugger ICUP Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, The race will utilize much of the well renowned Jem Trail, which is a rider favorite in Utah for its fast, flowing nature, as well as sections of the Cryptobiotic and Hurricane Cliffs trails all linked together with some sections of BLM dirt road for an 8.5 mile lap of ripping terrain., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com intermountaincup. com ridesouthernutah.com

May 5-7, 2023 — Soho Bike Fest, USA Cycling Pro XCT, Heber, UT, Cross Country, time trial, and STXC races. Part of the Pro CrossCountry Tour. UCI sanctioned too. Come out and watch the top pros or race your race., Todd Hageman, sohobikefest@gmail.com, sohobikefest.com

May 20, 2023 — Three Peaks Classic ICUP Intermountain Cup, Cedar City, UT, Endurance XC, 25-50 miles. 1700’ per lap. 7.8 miles and 500 feet of elevation per lap on dirt roads and the fun singletrack that laces its way through Juniper and Pinion trees., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com intermountaincup.com ridesouthernutah.com

June 10, 2023 — Wasatch 50, TENTATIVE for location - TBD, Intermountain Cup Endurance Series, Pending - TBD, UT, Description

Pending Location - TBD, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle. com intermountaincup.com

June 24, 2023 — Fast Times at Richfield ICUP Intermountain Cup, Richfield, UT, Check back for complete details., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com intermountaincup.com

July 1, 2023 — Brian Shredder Downhill Go-Ride Gravity Series, Brian Head, UT, Downhill, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ utahdh.org utahdh.org

July 8, 2023 — Eden Epic, Eden, UT, On the trails above beautiful Ogden Valley, the Eden Epic is a truly “epic” mountain bike adventure. With a focus more on the adventure than the finishing times, this is an epic adventure that has a place for those looking to push themselves., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, info@enduranceutah.com edenepic.com

Regional Mountain Bike Racing ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, CA and Beyond

April 8, 2023 — 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., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@mbaa.net, mbaa.net

April 8, 2023 — East Side Epic, Leadville Winter Mtn Bike Series, Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , info@cloudcitywheelers.com

cloudcitywheelers.com

April 14-16, 2023 — 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 bootlegcanyonracing.com

April 14-16, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Dry Hill #1), Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Port Angeles, WA, 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, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup.com nwcup.com

April 15-16, 2023 — California Dirt MTB Series Race 1, California Dirt MTB Series, Nevada City, CA, Sat – XC/ST, Sun – Enduro (Parliament trail network), YBONC , yboncfdn@gmail.com, ybonc.org/events/dirtclassic

April 22, 2023 — 6 Hours in the Basin for Commonweal, New Mexico Off Road Series, Santa Fe, NM, The CORE Crew in conjunction with Commonweal Conservancy is excited to promote this 6-hour endurance race over a 9.3 mile course with varying terrain. Due to the fragile nature of the area the event will be limited to 100 entries., Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com core-crew.com

April 22, 2023 — Sea Otter Fuego XL, Leadville Race Series, Monterey, CA, 65 miles and 7,800 feet of elevation change, Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@lifetimefitness.com leadvilleraceseries.com/ lutsen-99er/, lutsen99er.com

April 28-30, 2023 — 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 29, 2023 — Coyote Classic, Knobby Tire Series, Avimor, ID, 15th 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 twistedturtleracing.com brokenspokecycling.com

April 30, 2023 — Salida 720, TENTATIVE, 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

May 3, 2023 — VRD Town Mountain Bike Race Series, Eagle, CO, Vail Recreation District Sports , 970-479-2280, sports@vailrec.com

May 5-6, 2023 — 18 Hours of Fruita, Fruita, CO, One of the most beloved endurance events in Colorado with the famous midnight start. With a fast and fun single-track course located 10 minutes northwest of Fruita, Colorado, within the “posh environs” of Highline Lake State Park with its green grass and warm showers. This is a great race to kick off your riding season., George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, fruita@otesports.com 18hrsoffruita.com

May 6, 2023 — Flagstaff Frenzy, Flagstaff, AZ, The 2021 MBAA finals, Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flagstaff@absolutebikes.net Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@mbaa.net Denise Barron, 928-530-0868, , mbaa.net absolutebikes.net

May 6, 2023 — Alien Run MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Aztec, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com Neil Hannum, 970-759-2126, aztecadventures01@gmail.com, William Farmer, 505402-3959, gfarmer360@gmail.com nmors.

org

May 6, 2023 — Sarlacc Attack 50K, Fruita, CO, Ride the Edge! This is not just the name of the trail but a description of the Sarlacc Attack 50K course which combines The Edge and Sarlacc trails to make up an epic adventure. You’ll ride on the edge of cliffs and your limits. World class singletrack, uphill grinds, and flowy descents are abundant on the Edge Loop. The Sarlacc trail section is some of the most fun singletrack on the course and riders will be there on the season’s opening week. This race is part of the Adventure Fest at 18 Road, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@geminiadventures.com, Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com, geminiadventures.com

May 6-7, 2023 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Mt. Nebo, AR, Robert Herber, robert@bigmountainenduro. com, bigmountainenduro.com

May 6-7, 2023 — California Dirt MTB Series Race 2, California Dirt MTB Series, Nevada

City, CA, Hoot Pioneer Dascombe Trails, YBONC , yboncfdn@gmail.com ybonc.org/ events/dirt-classic

May 7, 2023 — Scratchgravels XC Cup Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Helena, MT, The course is approximately a 5.8 mile loop, comprised of 70% double-track and 30% single-track. Demo bikes after the race., Joe Hamilton, j_hamilton@bresnan.net

Jason Steichen, jason.steichen@gmail.com

Sheli Thomas, thomasshelit@gmail.com, Jesus Salazar, 406-202-2868, competitivecycling@montanacyclinglab.org montanacyclinglab.org montanacycling.net

May 10, 2023 — VRD Edwards Classic, Vail Town Series, Edwards, CO, Miller Ranch Open Space, Vail Recreation District Sports , 970-479-2280, sports@vailrec.com vailrec. com/sports-activities/vail-race/mountainbike-racing/eagle-ranch-classic

May 12-14, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Dry Hill #2), Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Port Angeles, WA, 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, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup.com nwcup.com

May 13, 2023 — Arizona State MTB Championships, Prescott, AZ, Arizona State MTB Championships (USAC Sanctioned) at Emmanuel Pines, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@mbaa.net, mbaa.net

May 13, 2023 — Royal Gorge Six and Twelve Hour MTB Races, Cañon City, CO, Six and Twelve Hour MTB Races, Seth Bush, 505-5540059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com ziarides.com

May 13, 2023 — 12 Hours of Mesa Verde, Cortez, CO, Race course is 16.4 miles of Phil’s World singletrack and stages from the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 12 Hours of Mesa Verde , 970-394-1212, info@12hoursofmesaverde. com 12hoursofmesaverde.com

May 13, 2023 — Chain Smoker Las Vegas Tentative date, Blue Diamond, NV, 15, 30, 45 mile options, Quick n Dirty MTB , info@ quickndirtymtb.com quickndirtymtb.com

May 17, 2023 — VRD Town Mountain Bike Race Series: Minturn Mini, Minturn, CO, Kids only XC, Vail Recreation District Sports , 970-4792280, sports@vailrec.com

May 20, 2023 — Pocatello Pedal Fest, Pocatello, ID, Cross Country Races. Beginner, Sport, Expert & Open Classes (12, 17, 27 miles). Awards, prizes, raffle, music, food & fun., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ gmail.com pocatellopedalfest.com twistedturtleracing.com

May 21, 2023 — Spirit Bear Classic MTB Gran Fondo, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Kalispell, MT, XC race held at Herron Park, start 10 am, Sheli Thomas, thomasshelit@ gmail.com, Matt Butterfield, mbutterfield@ sportsmanskihaus.com montanacycling. net runsignup.com/Race/MT/Kalispell/ SpiritBearMountainBikeGranFondo

May 27-28, 2023 — Grand Enduro, Grand Junction, CO, 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, 970-7444450, 573-366-3681, madness@madracingcolorado.com grandenduro.com madracingcolorado.com

May 27-28, 2023 — The Original Growler , Gunnison, CO, The challenging singletrack is on some of the finest trails Colorado has to offer., Gunnison Trails , info@gunnisontrails. org originalgrowler.com gunnisontrails.org

May 27, 2023 — California Dirt MTB Series Race 3, California Dirt MTB Series, Susanville, CA, USA Cycling NCNCA Regional MTB XC Championship, YBONC , yboncfdn@gmail. com ybonc.org/events/dirt-classic

May 28, 2023 — Glorietta Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Glorietta, NM, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com

May 29, 2023 — MGXC, Elbert, CO, Rattler Racing is excited to introduce MGXC, a mountain bike race in and around the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch in Elbert, Colorado. The course this year will be a 5 mile circuit with multiple laps., Dave Muscianisi, 303-817-6523, events@rattlerracing.com rattlerracing.com/event/madgravel/

June 3, 2023 — Sunrise to Sunset, Outside Events Cycling Series, Castle Rock, CO, Looking for a 12-hour endurance trail race that is equal parts challenging and fun? Elephant Rock’s Sunrise to Sunset is just that. Kickback with your friends and ride the flowy track of Philip S. Miller Park this summer. Register as an individual or form a team., Scott Olmsted, 303-282-9015, support@theridecollective.com events.outsideonline.com

June 3, 2023 — Wente 8-Hour MTB, Willits, CA, The funnest 8-hour mountain bike race you’ll ever do. 3 days of venue access including a private lake for swimming and boating. 8 Miles, 1,745’ of climbing and bermy-berms for days. NOTE: Wente is on a private boy scout reservation. It is closed to the public on all days of the year except during race weekend. No trespassing!, Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey. net racewente.com

June 4, 2023 — California Dirt MTB Series Race 4, California Dirt MTB Series, Grass Valley, CA, USA Cycling NCNCA Regional MTB XC Championship, YBONC , yboncfdn@gmail. com, ybonc.org/events/dirt-classic

June 7, 2023 — Mid Week Melee - Race 1, Morrison, CO, Three distances to choose from including: the Elite Mini Course (1.9 miles), Short Course (4.3 miles), and Long Course (4.8 miles)., Dave Muscianisi, 303-8176523, events@rattlerracing.com https://rattlerracing.com/event/mid-week-melee-1/

June 8-11, 2023 — Missoula XC, US Pro XCT, Missoula, MT, UCI racing short track, cross country racing along with full amateur age group racing. Thursday is the clinic. Friday is the short track racing. Saturday is UCI and Elite XC racing. Sunday is age group XC racing., Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, montanacyclocross@gmail.com, montanacyclocross. com/events/

June 10, 2023 — 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, 775-2896042, 775-296-2162, krobeg@mwpower.net Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, kyle.horvath@ elynevada.net, elynevada.net/fears-tearsand-beers/

June 10, 2023 — Salida Big Friggin Loop TENTATIVE, Colorado Endurance Series, Salida, CO, This self-supported endurance ride is mixed with gravel and singletrack. There will be the base loop and long loop to chose from with the long loop passing through the ghost town of Futurity with a brief hike-a-bike., Bailey Newbrey, , June 10-11, 2023 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Sunrise Park, AZ, Robert Herber, robert@bigmountainenduro. com, bigmountainenduro.com

June 17, 2023 — 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 12.8 miles. Fast lap times are around 50 minutes. Cross country race is two laps. The course is a mix of single track and fire-road. It is a fast and smooth course with few technical sections. The most laps wins. Approximately 1350 feet ascending and descending per lap., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com bigblueadventure.com

June 17-18, 2023 — Silver Mountain Enduro

- North American Enduro Cup, Montana Enduro Series, Idaho Enduro Series, North American Enduro Cup, Kellogg, ID, Held at Silver Mountain Ski Resort, EWS qualifier, world class trails, national caliber competition, New trails, race categories to include e-bikes* and more amateur age categories, cut-off times, full on finish line festivities and MORE!, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@ nwcup.com, North American Enduro Cup contact@naenduro.com naenduro.com

June 17, 2023 — The Bailey Hundo, Buffalo Creek, CO, 10th year for the race. The HUNDO is 100 miles with 10,000 vertical feet, the HUNDitO is 50 miles with 6,000 vertical feet, in the Buffalo Creek trail system –permitted by the USFS., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, jen@teamevergreen.org baileyhundo.org

June 17, 2023 — Terrible Two, Sebastopol, CA, The Terrible Two is our region’s version of an epic, and has been running since 1976. There are two challenging routes, neither for the faint of heart. The first, starting at 121 miles is considered a tough century, and a gateway ride to the more formidable Terrible Two 200 mile course. It is a slightly abbreviated version of the Terrible Two and excludes Napa County. It also starts two hours later. Both are equally supported throughout., Steve Saxe, ridedirector@srcc. com, srcctt.webflow.io, srcc.com

Guac-Amole Challenge

June 17, 2023 — Taos

Mountain Bike Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Taos, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Taos MTB , TaosMTB@ gmail.com nmors.org taosmtb.org/race

June 18, 2023 — Eagle Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Eagle, CO, This venue for the series will be a big one day backcountry race venturing up into the high country with both technical and high speed courses!, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com revolutionenduro.com

June 21, 2023 — Mid Week Melee - Race 2 Morrison, CO, Three distances to choose from including: the Elite Mini Course (1.3 miles), Short Course (4.3 miles), and Long Course (4.8 miles)., Dave Muscianisi, 303817-6523, events@rattlerracing.com, rattlerracing.com/event/mid-week-melee-2/

June 21-25, 2023 — Junior Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, Since 2016, we’ve had one goal - to host the BIGGEST KIDS’ BIKE PARTY ON THE PLANET right here in Crested Butte, Colorado, the birthplace of mountain biking.

Junior Bike Week is the only multi-day mountain bike festival that exclusively celebrates getting more kids on bikes; and we would love to have you join us for both non-competitive festive events as well as competitive racing., Amy Nolan, 970-596-4085, director@ juniorbikeweek.com juniorbikeweek.com

June 23-25, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series

(Tamarack) , Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Tamarack, 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 23-26, 2023 — Four Seasons of Horsetooth Challenge, Fort Collins, CO, This is a grassroots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the two solstices and equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park., Four Seasons of Horsetooth Challenge , , 4soh.org

June 23-25, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Mt. Hood), Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Mt. Hood, OR, 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, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup.com nwcup.com

June 24, 2023 — 9 to 5, Knobby Tire Series, McCall, ID, High speed rolling double-track. 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, twistedturtleracing. com

June 24, 2023 — Lutsen 99er, Leadville Race Series, Lutsen, MN, This race offers 99, 69, 49, 25, and kid distances combined with a weekend packed with fun, adventure and “killer” mountain biking for everyone., Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@ lifetimefitness.com leadvilleraceseries.com/ lutsen-99er/, lutsen99er.com

June 24, 2023 — Bear Bait 8, Casper Mountain , WY, 5th annual, 860 feet of elevation gain per lap with a total distance of 8 miles., Keith Wharton, 307-253-7511, fatfishracing@gmail. com bearbait8.itsyourrace.com/event. aspx?id=8803

June 24, 2023 — Primal Point-to-Point, XC Mountain Bike Race Series, Winter Park, CO, XC race. There is a category for everyone from junior riders to professional racerseven first time racers., Jen Miller, 970-7261570, jmiller@winterparkresort.com winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/competitioncenter/summer-programs/winter-park-classics-bike-race-series

June 25, 2023 — Send It at Jug Mountain Ranch Enduro, Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Enduro MTB race, Alex Phipps, 208-8414120, alex01phipps@gmail.com twistedturtleracing.com

June 29-July 2, 2023 — Leadville Training Camp, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Ride with past champions and experience every inch of the LT 100 MTB course in Leadville. A question and answer session will offer insight into proper training, diet and race strategy. Camp riders will get tons of camp swag, great food and amazing, unforgettable experience., Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@lt.life leadvilleraceseries.com

June 30-July 2, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Whitefish), 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

July 2, 2023 — G3 (Grand Gear Grind), Winter Park, CO, 3-day mountain bike stage race in Winter Park, Colorado, Dave Muscianisi, 303-817-6523, events@rattlerracing.com g3race.com

July 4, 2023 — Firecracker 50, Breckenridge, CO, 50 mile mtb race, Ride some of the best single track trails we have to offer., Jeff Westcott, 970-390-4760, westy@mavsports. com, Vince Hutton, 970-547-4321, 970-4531734, Vinceh@townofbreckenridge.com breckenridgerecreation.com/races -programs/races/firecracker-50, mavsports.com

July 5-9, 2023 — USA Cycling Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Championships , TBD, Bear Creek Resort, PA, Mountain bike national championships and high school cycling festival, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@usacycling.org, usacycling.org

July 8, 2023 — Telluride 100 Mountain Bike Race, Telluride, CO, 100/50/30 mile MTB race, Tobin , 970-417-1751, tobin@behling. com telluride100.com

July 8-9, 2023 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Durango, CO, BME Stop #4: The BME comes to Winter Park in 2021. Taking place on August 28th-29th, this ever-popular event will feature Purgatory Bike Park downhill terrain and high alpine singletrack which is made for hard core mountain bike enthusiasts., Robert Herber, robert@bigmountainenduro.com bigmountainenduro.com

July 8, 2023 — Colorado State MTB Championship, Bailey, CO, The course delivers everything you would expect from a XC mountain bike race. It’s a 5 mile world cup style course packed with solid climbing, twisty turns, short technical sections, and fun descents., Dave Muscianisi, 303-8176523, events@rattlerracing.com, rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/

July 9, 2023 — 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 or Tandem 50m. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@ lifetimefitness.com leadvilleraceseries.com

July 9, 2023 — Powderhorn Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Powderhorn, CO, one day, lift service race, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com revolutionenduro.com

July 12-August 9, 2023 — Highlands Ranch MTB Race Series, Highlands Ranch MTB Race Series, Highlands Ranch, CO, The Highland Point Circuit will be held on the 21st of July, Rocky Gulch Circuit will be held on the 28th of July, Badlands Circuit will be held on the 4th of August, and the Wildcat Circuit will be held on the 11th of August., Patrick Gojan, 303-471-7048, racedirector@hrcaonline.org

Utah Weekly Road Race Series

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, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com utahcritseries.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 - August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com utahcritseries.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

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 Race Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Fridays, June 10, July 22, Aug 12, Aug 26, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com race2wheels.com

Utah Road Racing

April 15, 2023 — East Canyon Echo Road Race and Fun Ride, UCA Series, Henefer, UT, State RR championship for 2022, 10 AM start for all courses beginning at Big Rock Campground with the 60 mile option going through Henefer and continuing through Echo Canyon. At it’s end, the route will turn back to to Henefer and finish at Big Rock Campground. The 40 mile option only rides to the mouth of Echo Canyon and turns back to the campground while the 14 mile option will go up the Hogs Back and turn around to finish at Big Rock Campground with all the other courses., James Zwick, 801-870-4578, sports@sports-am.com sportsam.com

April 23, 2023 — Tour de Flynnard, UCA Series, TBA, UT, Criterium, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net utahcyclingevents. com

April 29, 2023 — Goshen Circuit Race, UCA Series, Goshen, UT, 5.7 mile loop with a couple of punchy rollers and about 375 feet of up and down each lap on paved farm roads in southern Utah County., Troy Huebner, 801-427-0852, troyworkone@comcast.net

May 6, 2023 — 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 13, 2023 — 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., John Hernandez, john71her@gmail.com extramileracing.com racebearlake.com

May 20, 2023 — Hobble Creek Classic Springville, UT, Mass start chip-timed race, SAG, 57- and 24-mile options through fields and around West Mountain and Utah Lake’s southern shore. Perfect early season race, Marci Mahana, marci.mahana@wavetronix.com brooksee.raceentry.com/hobblecreek-classic/race-information

May 27, 2023 — Utah Hill Climb - Big Cottonwood, UCA Series, Cottonwood Heights, UT, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net utahcyclingevents. com

June 3, 2023 — West Mountain Road Race UCA Series, Spanish Fork, UT, Starts at Lincoln Beach, Troy Huebner, 801-427-0852, troyworkone@comcast.net

June 9-10, 2023 — Kokopelli Moab to St. George Relay, Moab, UT, Moab to St. George Relay, 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 kokopellirelay.com

June 23, 2023 — 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., James Ferguson, 801-389-5706, ferguson8118@ comcast.net

June 24, 2023 — Utah Hill Climb - Snowbird UCA Series, Snowbird, UT, Dirk Cowley, 801699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net utahcyclingevents.com

June 25, 2023 — Need for Speed Time Trial, UCA Series, Corinne, UT, State TT Championship, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net utahcyclingevents.com

July 8, 2023 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, Qualifying event in the Western US for the GFNS (USACycling Gran Fondo National Championship), and a true Gran Fondo where riders of all abilities are invited to participate. Chose from distances of 35, 53, 76 and 104-mile courses on Saturday through a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route in Cache Valley, UT. The finish is a festival for all riders, with race prizes, recreational rider prizes, Troy Oldham, 435764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail.com cachegranfondo.com

July 13, 2023 — Ogden Twilight Criterium p/b EMPYR, UCA Series, Ogden, UT, Location: Stockman Way and Exchange Rd, USCF, Collegiate, and High School Fat Tire categories, Clinton Mortley, 505-379-0216, clint@ thresholdsports.org

Regional Weekly Road Race Series

May 10-August 9, 2023 — ICE BAR Time Trial/ Hillclimb Series, ICE BAR Series, Pocatello, ID, Flat time trials: Start at Rainbow Road, 6.2m(10k). Scoring is best 2 of 4 times., May 4 at 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm, June 1, June 29 and July 27Hill Climbs: Park at Cherry Springs, Crystal start at Cherry Springs and Scout start at bottom of Scout Mtn Rd. Scoring is best

Crystal plus best Scout time. Approximately 5 mile climbs. mass start., May 18 -Crystal Summit (mass start), 6:30 pm.7:00 pm: June 15-Scout, July 13-Crystal Summit (Senior Games), August 10-Scout, Categories: End of season awards for men and women’s overall winners of these categories: A’s , B’s , Master’s 50+, Masters 60+, Triathlete, Recreational (Non TT bike, Eddie Merckx style), Single Speed, and Clydesdale (210 lbs+) and Athena (150 lbs+), Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, joycpete@isu.edu, Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@ yahoo.com idahocycling.com

May 16-July 18, 2023 — SWICA Fairground

Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, Boise, ID, Local training crit series at Expo Idaho West lot (Glenwood Street south of Hawks Stadium). Every Tuesday except June 7, John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obccwebdesign@yahoo.com, idahobikeracing.org

Regional Road Racing

ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, CA and Beyond

April 8, 2023 — Copperopolis Road Race

Copperopolis, CA, 41st Copperopolis Road Race, Milton, CA, the Paris-Roubaix of California. 21 mile loops (105 miles for 1/2/Pro riders) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, featuring quiet country and roads that can be best described as mostly patches and some pavement., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo.com

April 8, 2023 — BR Kino Crit, Tucson, AZ, azcycling.org

April 12-16, 2023 — Redlands Bicycle Classic

Redlands, CA, The longest continuous running invitational, professional stage race in American bike racing. Each year, the City of Redlands and surrounding communities open their homes, their hearts and their streets to world-class athletes. From humble beginnings on a Memorial Day weekend in 1985, the event, featuring 350 elite racers, has hosted future stars of the Olympics, Tour de France, and World Championships. The Redlands Bicycle Classic’s long heritage of attracting future stars has earned its position in history: “Where Legends Are Born!”, Eric Reiser, ericrei@msn.com redlandsclassic. com

April 15, 2023 — Kuna Spring Road Race Day 1 Spring Series, SWICA, Kuna, ID, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles.com idahobikeracing.org springseries.com

April 22-23, 2023 — Cobb Lake Oval Criterium & Road Race, Wellington, CO, One the longest running and most iconic road races in Colorado, on an 8-mile course. Races start at 8 am, and continue with collegiate and open categories throughout the day. Located north of Fort Collins, starts at the Anheuser-Busch plant. Road Race, Part of the 2023 CSU Cycling Spring Race Weekend. Preceded by the equally iconic Oval Criteirum, Tayne Andrade, 208-3898651, csuramscycling@gmail.com coloradocycling.org

April 22, 2023 — The Oval Criterium 2.0, Fort Collins, CO, One of the most iconic criteriums in CO, returning this year to the Oval!

A 9 corner crit starting and finishing on the Oval, the course has a slight rise into the finish followed by tight corners in between campus streets., Tayne Andrade, 208-3898651, csuramscycling@gmail.com coloradocycling.org

April 26-May 30, 2023 — 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

April 29, 2023 — NOCO Criterium, Loveland, CO, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@ withoutlimits.com whitelinecycling.com

April 30, 2023 — 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 5-7, 2023 — USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, Albuquerque, NM, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org usacycling.org

May 5-7, 2023 — Tour de Bloom Stage Race (Omnium), Wenatchee, WA, The event features a road race in Waterville on Friday, an out and back 10-mile TT, a twilight criterium in historic downtown Wenatchee on Saturday, and a road race in Plain Washington with an uphill finish on Sunday., Ace Bollinger, 509-679-5003, acebollinger@ nwi.net wenatcheevalleyvelo.com/currentevent/tour-de-bloom/

May 6, 2023 — Bearmouth Road Race & Gran Fondo, Missoula, MT, This classic race travels up a short and steep climb, past Limestone Ridge, out to Helmville, and back-- a little for every type of cyclists, whether you love the climbs, the flats, or just the majestic scenery of Montana. Whether you want to ride it as a race, a fondo, or use it as a training ride for Camp Mak-A-Dream’s RATPOD, this is a route that all cyclists are bound to enjoy., Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, montanacyclocross@gmail.com montanacyclocross. com/events/

May 7, 2023 — 3 Bears TT #1, Picacho, AZ, Time trial will begin at 8:00 a.m., Terry Jenner, 402983-6195, escapefrommexico@yahoo.com azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/

May 13, 2023 — Chicken Dinner Road Race Nampa, ID, George’s , 208-343-3782, fleone@georgescycles.com georgescycles. com

May 13, 2023 — Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Golden, CO, A four-mile individual time trial up the legendary Lookout Mountain in Golden, CO. Start at the pillars and finish at Buffalo Bill’s Grave., 810-588-3822, csmcycling@gmail.com , 303-378-3940, RideGolden.LOM.HC@gmail.com coloradocycling.org

May 19-21, 2023 — Superville Omnium

Superior, CO, 3-Day Omnium featuring TT, Crit, and RR., Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com whitelinecycling. com

May 19, 2023 — Superville - Time Trial, Superior, CO, Time Trial (part of the Superville Omnium), Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com whitelinecycling. com

May 20-21, 2023 — Tax Day Omnium, 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, hebermtsports@yahoo.com utahcyclingevents.com

May 20, 2023 — Superville - Louisville Crit Louisville, CO, Criterium (part of the Superville Omnium), Lance Panigutti, 303408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com whitelinecycling.com

May 21, 2023 — Superville - Superior Morgul Road Race, Superior, CO, Superior Morgul Road Race (part of the Superville Omnium), Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com whitelinecycling.com

May 26-28, 2023 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Durango, CO, 50th 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

June 3, 2023 — Bronco Motors Sawtooth 200: 180 & 100 mile Solo and Team Challenge Boise, ID, 17th annual team relay, group or solo ride from Boise to Sun Valley. Choose to ride the 180 mile mountainous route in a 2, 4, or 6 person team relay or go the entire distance in the new Sawtooth Uncut version dubbed “LOTOJA’s big brother”! 100 mile route includes 2 person relay and solo. Participants finish with BBQ and Sawtooth brew in beautiful Ketchum, Katie Hedrich, 951-733-5198, katie@omnigoevents.com sawtooth200.com

June 4, 2023 — Excel Sports Sunshine Pass Hill Climb, Boulder, CO, 3000 feet in 9.8 miles including 3 miles of hard pack dirt., Barry Lee, 720-244-8228, 720-409-7048, blee1216@ icloud.com

June 4, 2023 — Regalado Road Race Oakdale, CA, Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo.com

June 13-17, 2023 — USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships, Roanoke, VA, Elite, U23 and Junior Road National Championships., Chuck Hodge, 719-4344200, chodge@usacycling.org, usacycling.

org

June 22-25, 2023 — USA Cycling Professional Road, ITT, and Criterium National Championships , Knoxville , TN, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@usacycling. org usacycling.org

June 23-25, 2023 — Baker City Cycling Classic Oregon Women’s Prestige Series, Baker City, OR, Three days and four stages in beautiful eastern Oregon, with great support and unparalleled scenery. Over 8,000 ft of climbing over the three days in one of the country’s most beautiful cycling regions. Pros and amateurs race the same courses and the women’s and men’s prize purses are matched by sponsor BELLA Main St. Market, Ace Bollinger, 509-679-5003, acebollinger@ nwi.net, Brian Cimmiyotti, 541-371-3303, 509374-8424, scottscycleandsports@gmail.com bakercitycyclingclassic.com

July 2, 2023 — Leesville Gap Road Race Williams, CA, 62 miles for everyone up and over storied Leesville Grade and Grapevine Gap in California’s Colusa County. mostly paved, some gravel stretches. Watermelon Feed at the finish. USAC licensed., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo.com

July 8, 2023 — Boise Twilight Criterium American Criterium Cup, Boise, ID, 36th Annual, Pro Road Tour, races for all categories, and race under the lights for the pros., Mike Cooley, 208-371-5175, mike. cooley1958@gmail.com boisetwilightcriterium.com

July 8, 2023 — Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb, Colorado Summit Cycling Series, Idaho Springs, CO, 55th annual, CO State Championship Hill Climb, 27 mile bicycle race and Gran Fondo, that ends on the highest paved road in the United States, Mount Evans, at 14,130’, 6000 feet elevation gain., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, jen@ teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-2496168, kim@teamevergreen.org bicyclerace. com teamevergreen.org

July 8, 2023 — Watsonville Criterium Watsonville, CA, Robert Leibold, 209-6041354, velopro1@gmail.com, velopromo. com

July 9, 2023 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Boise, ID, 51st Annual, 24km/15 miles of uphill, 1000 meters of elevation gain. Starts at 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd at 9am, Linda Lloyd, 208-514-3077, george@georgescycles.com georgescycles.com

Utah Road Touring and Gran Fondos

April 8, 2023 — Antelope Island Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, North Salt Lake City, UT, Self-supported rides. The 300k has considerable climbing up Little Mountain, Big Mountain, Trappers Loop & Ogden Divide before making a loop on Antelope Island. 200 or 300 km (125 or 190 mile) options available. A brevet is a timed ultra distance event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, rba@saltlakerandos.org SaltLakeRandos.org

April 15, 2023 — Spring Tour de St. George Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, 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., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com ridesouthernutah.com

April 22, 2023 — 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 22, 2023 — Willard Bay Brevet, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Centerville, UT, 62 or 125 mile brevet. Self-supported ride from Centerville to Corinne and back, flat route, 9AM start. Sponsored by Salt Lake Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, Ken Moss, 801-8332782, rba@saltlakerandos.org saltlakerandos.org

May 6, 2023 — FrontRunner Metric Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, 12th Annual 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! We sold out for the last few years, register early and don’t miss out. Only 640’ of total climbing, Matt Storms, 801-230-9270, staff@forthewinracing.com, frontrunnercentury.com

May 6, 2023 — 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

May 13, 2023 — Golden Spoke, Utah Bike Month, Wasatch Front, UT, Plan on riding with us to celebrate over 170 miles of safe and connected multi-use trails linking Ogden and Provo! This year, two rides, a 25-mile ride from Ogden Frontrunner station and a 75-mile ride from Riverside Park in Provo will conclude at Farmington Regional Park where we’ll have food trucks, participant giveaways, and vendor booths. This family friendly event is free., Heidi Goedhart, 801-783-8426, hgoedhart@utah.gov goldenspokeutah.org

May 20, 2023 — Ride for the Angels, Copperton, UT, 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, 801-201-5164, dennis@angelshands.org angelshands.org

June 3, 2023 — Little Red Riding Hood Lewiston, UT, Women’s-only ride. 17, 27, 55, 70 and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Registration for the 2023 ride is closed. This event sells out quickly. Registration for the 2024 ride opens in January, Jackie McGill, 801-2097570, bikegal.65@gmail.com bccutah.org/ lrrh lrrh.org

June 3, 2023 — Ride the Gap Century, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, 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., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com

June 10, 2023 — Huntsman SportsFest - Run. Ride. Play. Support Cancer Research, Salt Lake City, UT, An epic ride supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Distances: 15, 53, 75, 102, 135 & 140-miles. 100% of all funds support the mission of HCI., Jen Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, jmurano@ huntsmanfoundation.org huntsmansportsfestival.com

June 16-17, 2023 — Raspberry Ramble Series Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, UT, Self-supported brevet 188, 250 or 375mile in Cache Valley and southern Idaho, 5AM start in Logan, Richard Stum, 435462-2266, richard@eogear.com, Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, rba@saltlakerandos.org saltlakerandos.org

June 24-25, 2023 — Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, Join thousands of cyclists from around the region and celebrate 34 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, 801-424-0112, Melissa.Mathews@ nmss.org, Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, sara. alisuag@nmss.org, Renata Sahagian, 619693-8128, Renata.Sahagian@nmss.org bikemsutah.org

June 30, 2023 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 28th Annual Ride, 10:00 pm. Open to participants of all ages, Antelope Island Marina to Fielding Garr Ranch and back. Experience Antelope Island after-hours under the full moon., Antelope by Moonlight , 801-451-3237, anteloperide@daviscountyutah.gov daviscoun-

tyutah.gov/moonlight antelopebymoonlight.com

July 8, 2023 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA and Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, Qualifying event in the Western US for the GFNS (USACycling Gran Fondo National Championship), and a true Gran Fondo where riders of all abilities are invited to participate. Chose from distances of 35, 53, 76 and 104-mile courses on Saturday through a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route in Cache Valley, UT. The finish is a festival for all riders, with race prizes, recreational rider prizes, Troy Oldham, 435764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail.com cachegranfondo.com

Regional Road Touring and Gran Fondos ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, CA and Beyond

April 8, 2023 — Mulholland Challenge & Double Century, 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 22, 2023 — Tour de Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV, 20th annual 80, 40, 20 mile routes, which circumnavigates Las Vegas., Tour de Summerlin , info@teamamc.net tourdesummerlin.com

April 22, 2023 — Levi’s GranFondo, Windsor, CA, Whether you’re just getting into riding, or an elite athlete seeking the ultimate challenge, our ride was inspired by, and can be as hard as some of the biggest stages of the Tour de France., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey.net levisgranfondo.com

April 22, 2023 — Mt. Laguna Classic, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Pine Valley, CA, Starting in Pine Valley (East San Diego County), the route is three loops, each climbing Mt. Laguna from a different side, with increasing difficulty and more “interesting” terrain. All loops return down Sunrise Highway, a non-technical descent with smooth pavement and a descent shoulder., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com planetultra.com

April 22, 2023 — 44th Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour Gilroy, California, A selection of four routes have been chosen for the Tierra Bella this year. There is no longer a route called “100 K”, but instead we have 33, 55, 77, and 100 miles to choose from. Each route doubles the amount of climbing of the one before it: 843, 1,680, 3,383 and 6,803 feet. We have something for every rider., Lydia Ramos, 408386-7979, lyd101@gmail.com tierrabella.org

April 30-October 27, 2023 — Redrock Canyons

Utah Bike Tours, Grand Junction, CO, Multiple dates. The Redrock Canyons is our original and best bike tour with unmatched scenery and fantastic lodging. It is a superb tour for all abilities. 6-day tour, includes:

5-nights exceptional lodging, all meals, taxes, entrance fees, lunch on the route, energy food, liquid refreshments, shuttles, guide service and mechanical support. Optional scenic flight for additional charge., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, Lauren Lasky, 508561-7580, lauren@lizardheadcycling.com lizardheadcyclingguides.com

May 6-June 17, 2023 — Death Ride Training Ride Series, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Ride through wilderness areas with no traffic lights and just a few stop signs. Choose your favorite passes or pick one of six ride options., Gregg Westerbeck, 877845-2453, social@altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@altaalpina.org altaalpina.org/training

May 6, 2023 — Wine Country Century, Santa Rosa, CA, Sonoma County Wine Country will be discovered in three distances of 35 miles, 100k, and 100 miles with extravagantly stocked rest stops and welcoming volunteers. 48th Annual, Steve Saxe, ridedirector@ srcc.com srcc.com

May 7, 2023 — Grizzly Peak Century, Moraga, CA, Road 30, 50, 75, 100mi, Gravel 60miRide up, down, and around the East Bay hills with hundreds of your fellow cyclists on beautiful and challenging routes with ever changing scenery! Riders get logo socks, rest stops with tons of fresh fruit and home baked goods, clothing drop, basic mechanic service, SAG, AND our fabulous post-ride BBQ lunch including local beer! Proceeds support nonprofits that work to provide

broad and inclusive community access to the economic, environmental, and health benefits of cycling!, Bonnie Goldsmith, (510) 847-3948, CenturyReg@grizz.org, Daniel Stoops, stoopsd@gmail.com https://www. grizz.org/century/

May 19-21, 2023 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, Century (106 mile tour), the Gran Fondo (106 mile timed ride), the Half-Century (54 mile tour), Medio Fondo (54 mile timed ride) or a 20 mile route, A scenic course that highlights the landscape of northern New Mexico, starting and finishing in downtown Santa Fe. Riders will pass through the Ortiz Mountains and the Galisteo basin, Santa Fe Century , 505490-6387, ride@santafecentury.com santafecentury.com

May 20, 2023 — 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 21, 2023 — Strawberry Fields Forever Watsonville, CA, 30,60, and 100 mile touring loops of beautiful Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, CA. Sponsored by Cyclists for Cultural Exchange, and includes rest stops, support, full dinner (including strawberries and fresh cream!) at the finish., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com strawberryfields.org

May 27, 2023 — 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

June 3, 2023 — 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@ syringahospital.org syringahospital.org/hillof-it-challenge.html

June 3, 2023 — Tour de Lava, Lava Hot Springs, ID, Distance 16, 32 and 50 miles and 100K. All money raised including registration fee goes to Huntsman for cancer research for Prostate Cancer and promoting prostate cancer awareness 1-9 men will get prostate cancer. Simple blood test for PSA., Tami Parris, 208-681-2812, rideondads@gmail. com hope.huntsmancancer.org/rideon-

dads

June 3, 2023 — 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 4, 2023 — America’s Most Beautiful Bike

Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 100, 72 mile options around Lake Tahoe. Hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 888557-7177, supportservices@lls.org cure.lls. org/event/2023-america’s-most-beautifulbike-ride/e457711

June 10, 2023 — Tour of Two Forests , Santa Clarita, CA, 200 mile ride, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com planetultra.com

June 11-17, 2023 — Ride the Rockies, Fort Collins, CO, Explore Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by bicycle! The 2023 tour will be a brand new route showcasing the state’s unmatched scenery and breathtaking mountain views. Ft. Collins, Estes Park,

Allenspark, Grand Lake, WItner Park, Gilpin County, Ft. Collins, Ride The Rockies , info@ ridetherockies.com ridetherockies.com venturesendurance.com

June 11, 2023 — Ride to End Alzheimers, Fort Collins, CO, Come help fuel cutting edge research by fundraising and riding to help in the discovery of treatment and prevention methods for Alzheimer’s. Ride options are available for 20, 50, 70, and 100 mile distances., Sara Prevost, 833-239-7433, ride@ alz.org alz.org/ride

June 17, 2023 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, 10th 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 17, 2023 — CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo Sandpoint, ID, The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains through gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! In addition, CHAFE offers magnificent 100, 80, 40, and 25 mile routes for riders of any level, Syringa Cyclery , 208610-9990, syringacyclery@gmail.com, Jane Huang, chafe150@outlook.com chafe150. org

June 24, 2023 — RATPOD (Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, Now a virtual ride: RATPOD is now RATPOD Unlimited - Your RATPOD, Your way. You can ride any distance you choose, from anywhere you are located all in support of Camp MakA-Dream. An oncology camp dedicated to ensuring those affected by cancer can live with and beyond their diagnosis. With just a small donation you can be part of this now national event all to honor those affected by cancer. RATPOD is usually 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 24, 2023 — Cheyenne Superday Tour de Prairie, Cheyenne, WY, This long-distance, 100-mile, course route heads out and back from Cheyenne through the open, rolling prairie into the town of Chugwater for a uniquely Wyoming tour. Features 25-, 50-, 75and 100-mile rest stations/turn around points.

Breakfast and lunch are included., Aliea Ednie, 307-757-7166, aednie@cheyennecity.org CheyenneRec.org cheyennecommunityrecreationandevents.enmotive.com/ events/register/superday -2022-tour-deprairie

June 24, 2023 — Alta Alpina Challenge Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Metric and Century options and more or pick one or more of the famous Alta Alpina passes for a personalized ride (30 miles and up). Fundraiser for the Alta Alpina Cycling Club, Gregg Westerbeck, 877-8452453, social@altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@altaalpina.org altaalpina.org/ challenge

June 24-25, 2023 — Bike MS: Colorado, Bike MS, Westminster, CO, With breathtaking mountain views and crisp mountain air, take in the views of Longs Peak, Colorado’s most famous 14er, in an area known as one of Colorado’s most scenic outdoor paradises. This Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 32 to 103 miles over two days and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 10-12 miles. Lodging, meals, and entertainment based out of Colorado State University in Ft. Collins., Brittany Rondello, 425-647-6846, brittany.rondello@nmss.org

Erika Barnum, 303-698-6127, Erika.Barnum@ nmss.org bikemscolorado.org

June 24-25, 2023 — Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, Bike MS, Ventura, CA, Choose your start line and build your own adventure. Start in Ventura for an easy 30 miles along the river path or Santa Monica for breathtaking 62 miles along PCH or take the challenge and do 105 miles for a combo

of mountain and coastal riding. Everyone will come together for the finish line and party at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park to celebrate with food, drinks, music and fun! Overnight in Ventura then enjoy the beauty of Ventura County’s coastline and the hills and lakes of Ojai., JJ Hoffman, 323-839-6414, janette.hoffman@nmss.org bikemslosangeles.org

Multisport Races

April 15, 2023 — St. George 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, 435-627-4054, aaron.metler@sgcity. org sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/races

April 15, 2023 — 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 2021 Triathlon Season., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents. com legacyduathlon.com onhillevents. com

April 22, 2023 — Leadman Ski Bike Run Kellogg, ID, Competitors run about 200 ft to click into their gear for an approximate 1 mile ski/board to the mountain bike transition point. After the 7 to 11 mile bike ride the racers take off for a 4 to 5 mile run to the finish line at Gondola Village at Silver Mountain Resort., Kellogg Rotary Club, 208-783-1524, , Sliver Mountain , gusc@silvermt.com silvermt.com/upcoming-events/ details/leadman_

April 29, 2023 — 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

May 6, 2023 — Ironman St. George 70.3 North American Championship, St. George, UT, 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 13, 2023 — 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, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecreation. com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@ southdavisrecreation.com southdavisrecreation.com southdavisraces.com

May 18-21, 2023 — XTERRA Oak Mountain XTERRA America Tour, Pelham, AL, XTERRA will return for its 16th year at Oak Mountain State Park with a family-friendly festival, trail runs, mountain bike races and off-road triathlons for pros and amateurs alike., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet. com xterraplanet.com xterrautah.com

May 20, 2023 — 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/sandhollow

May 20, 2023 — Woman of Steel Triathlon & 5K, TriUtah, American Fork, UT, Utah’s first and most popular all-women’s triathlon located in American Fork, Utah. Join us as we celebrate the strong women we love with a great venue. New this year is the 5k and we’re feeding you breakfast!, Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454 , race@triutah.com, triutah.com

May 20, 2023 — Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay Morro Bay, CA, 70.3 mile course, boulder70.3@ironman.com, ironman.com

May 27, 2023 — 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., Perry Hacker, 801-613-2116, contact@ustrisports.com ustrisports.com

June 3, 2023 — Colorado Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Boulder Reservoir, Lance Panigutti, 303-4081195, lance@withoutlimits.com withoutlimits. co

June 10, 2023 — Ironman 70.3 Boulder, Boulder, CO, boulder70.3@ironman.com ironman. com

June 17, 2023 — 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, 303-4081195, lance@withoutlimits.com withoutlimits. co/#!__xterra-lory

June 24, 2023 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Park City, UT, 22nd annual, Enjoy everything from the wildlife and boardwalks on the river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop of the towns of Francis and Woodland., Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454 race@triutah.com triutah.com

June 24, 2023 — Lake Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon Tahoe City, CA, The bike course features single track and double track, fields of wildflowers, and breathtaking Sierra views. The races start and finish is at Commons Beach on the shore of Lake Tahoe., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com bigblueadventure.com, adventuresportsweektahoe.com/compete/tahoe-off-roadtriathlon/

Spring Classics Trivia Answers

(Questions on Page 11)

A1. This is a little bit of a tricky one! New Yorker George Hincapie of the US Postal Team came 2nd in 2005 but that result became void due to his doping admission. That leaves three 4th place results: a pair of 4th place finishes in both 1999 and 2001 by Big George as well as a 4th place finish by American pioneer Greg Lemond back in 1985 as the best American results.

A2. Frenchman Bernard Hinault had also won two Tours de France when he triumphed in the 1981 Paris-Roubaix, while wearing the Rainbow bands of World Champion, no less! As for Flanders, you would have to go back to 1975 and a certain Belgian named Eddy Merckx! In the modern era, Classics and Grand Tours have really become the domain of specialists and Poga ar is an exciting throw-back to the Merckx/Hinault era of strong all-around riders that performed on all terrains throughout the year. I, for one, hope he can join them!

A3. Liège-Bastogne-Liège, which Adri van der Poel won in 1988. Most experts think this race is too hilly for Mathieu, but given his talent and current form, I would not bet against him!

A4. The Flèche Wallonne in Belgium, won by Lance Armstrong in 1996. Many of Lance’s results were negated due his doping admissions but is one of the few that remains.

A5. Greg Lemond, 2nd in 1986 behind Irishman Sean Kelly and Fred Rodriguez, 2nd in 2002 behind Italian Mario Cipollini.

-Dave Campbell