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Idiotic-: A Hastily Planned Loop Around Boulder Mountain, Utah

Thirty-six hours later I’m mooning the locals, trying to pull up my bib shorts outside the elementary school in Loa, Utah. Borderline criminal, I stretch my shirt down and shimmy them up hastily while a light breeze teases the awkwardness. It’s 10AM Saturday morning and I’m looking at the concerned face of a woman I barely know. I smile with trepidation.

Her expression doesn’t change.

“Is that all the water you’re bringing?!” She asks.

I nervously laugh, “Uh yeah, haha.”

Her expression doesn’t change.

What have I gotten myself into?

Soon after my GPS mapping skills were deemed completely backwards and totally useless; she hands me a liter of water. My nerves relax and then return full-face as I try to The view for the next hour. Photo by Sean Quill finagle it onto my handle bar bag. It fits; kinda. I kick a leg over the hoods and spin the pedals; the front tire rubs immediately. She takes it back.

Good start dude.

We head south. On the road out of town a four-wheeler and a few dirt bikes pass us on the road out of town, then abruptly turn back where the pavement ends. We both question each other if we were headed towards trouble but the gravel at the start of Big Rocks Road is smooth and dry— the ditch—appropriately named.

Hmmm.

The immediate landscape is a harsh mix of dark basalt boulders pressed against the sea foam green of silver sagebrush as we begin to climb onto the western flank of Boulder Mountain. At our heels, the tilted sandstone and shale slowly disappear.

The road gets rough. Washboards Not in road shoes. Photo by Sean Quill knock Leisha’s rear wheel loose and bags in the garage—the smoke—the we stop. “Holy crap this is heavy,” I

By Sean Quill weather—goat heads—it’s Labor Day tell her, gripping the frame as she straightens the wheel. She laughs, weekend!?”

I get a text Thursday afternoon; it My thoughts wrestle for a half an “Yeah! I’m carrying all the water!”

The rolling hills give way to a reads “possibly idiotic:” But there’s hour as I tried to logically find an no question mark? Instead, a link. excuse with google searches; “weath- long steady climb into wide open I click and see a big loop through er is good—sh*t—smoke should fields. This is flavor country. A sinan area of southern Utah I have clear—that’s good—plenty of water— gle tree stands alone in the distance. never seen. My mind begins to make everyone will be in Zion.” Hmmm. “Too bad the only shade is so far excuses; “it’s been a long week— This could be like, fun?

Continued on page 4 not enough water—where are my I reply; “I like idiotic...”

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I give Leisha a look. She sees my defeat.

“Just zip it up in the front of your jersey,” she says.

Hmmm.

Looking like a pregnant goat we ride east into town. I get embarrassing smiles from passing travelers. The town does have a unique bootstrap charm that could equal the backdrop of a David Lynch film. We stop in front of the Anasazi State Park Museum and check the map. The campground is an RV park. Without hesitation or question we continue on until we spot a mountain bike tire track leading off the road. It was an errant trail but there’s flat ground, a flowing stream and set camp. I pull the sweat soaked paper bag from my jersey, and we stuff our faces with some salty delight. Leisha looks at the route for tomorrow.

“Sooo, it’s 13 miles and about 4,000 feet,” she says, squinting at the screen at twilight. “So a categorized Hill Climb to start out the holiday?

Nice!” I say with light sarcasm.

“I wonder if the Tour of Utah ever did this?” I rhetorically ask.

Southern Utah Bike Tour Continued from page 3 away,” she says. Fifteen minutes later sparse low clouds begin to evaluate our layers. On and off, zipped up, zipped down, until we reach the Dixie National Forest where they stay on. We stop for a second breakfast.

Desert verbena and sparse Indian paintbrush wildflowers increase the contrast until it abruptly ends.

Camouflaged men and women relax serious faces, smile and wave as they pass by slowly, as to minimize the spread of dust. We wave back. “Must be hunting season,” I say.

As we press on the landscape continues to change—from the grasslands of central Nebraska to the aspens of Steamboat Springs— topping out at just over 10,000ft.

Progress is slow. Methodical. Cows lay in a field gazing with lazy interest.

The lumpy, up/down descent toward Posey Lake begins. The surface is chunky and loose with intermittent washboards descending; climbs are short and steep. “I saw 12% on the last one,” I say. No reply.

We hear a convoy of ATVs approachChunky Monkey meets Rocky Road. Photo by Leisha ing in the distance and pull off. I continue to remind myself on the descents that there’s no cell service, I’m probably an hour and a half away by air from the nearest trauma unit, with a near full ICU. We stop, shake off the tingles and snack.

At Posey Lake Campground we look for open sites. There’s only one right by the bathroom. Leisha objects.

I don’t strikethrough.

Looking at the fee sign, returning the slip I ask: “Why don’t they charge an even number?”

“So they get a six-dollar tip,” she says.

Hmmm.

We hog the water station for ten minutes, watch campers set up tents– giggling knowing the day is almost done-use the bathroom; then ride a mile down the road.

Dang good view for the evening. Photo by Leisha We set camp on a flat spot off “Is it worth it? How far away?” the edge of a sharp curve. It’s got a Scenic Highway 12 is quiet. We magnificent view of the white cliffs slowly climb out of the arid range- asks a spry husband with the conacross the Escalante River Valley, but land, under a beating sun until sud- cerned look of his wife.

“Mmmm, it’s a ways (gesturing it also looks man-made—to make denly it’s there: The other millionit easier to winch out a vehicle that dollar highway with Grand-Staircase around the next riverbend) away but didn’t negotiate the turn. “Sure,” I National Monument rising to the it’s just a rock,” I say giving the tellsay, withholding my last thought. She south. We snack, smile, and take ing meh, shrugged shoulder gesture.

We change and Leisha filters then tells the story of a bear that pictures. Speed read the info signs and begin the beautiful descent. It’s water. There he is again at the traildestroyed her last tent. steep and not a place where you want head. “Did you make it?” Leisha asks.

Hmmm.

I sleep under the stars. She watch- to lose sight of the road. Riding fast “Mmmm no, we didn’t want to cross with extra weight will fade the brakes the river again and you said it’s just a es the sunrise.

Packed up but not loaded, I ride right as you lean in and see a cattle rock,” looking at me.

I notice his Heavy Pedal T-shirt. up to grab water and use the restroom, guard with an abrupt left turn and an Hmmm. drop a $5 in the tip slot and head back eternal Zoom meeting of a shoulder.

Highway 12 again: it’s gorgeous, What have I gotten myself into? down. Upon return, Leisha’s already A short climb and another down- it’s hot, it’s steep, it’s narrow and loaded and on the road. “You’ll catch hill. I point to a pullout. “YEEESSSS!” traffic is mostly going the other way. up,” she says.

I hear through the wind. We stop. Nearing the top at an overlook of Sunday morning, coming down.

The canopy opens around the Leisha points a thousand feet straight the slot canyons I hear the rustle curve just past the junction of Devils down to the trailhead we are headed of Lower Calf Creek Falls 1,500 Backbone. “Now it looks like Utah!” towards. I climb up the red stone and feet below. Leisha pulls up; we’re I shout with excitement upon contact. look over. She takes a photo. A vul- both tired from the climb and the 100°f heat of the afternoon. Several ture soars overhead.

“Sure does,” she says, smiling back.

At the Escalante Natural Bridge cars slowly drive past, occupants The eroded red and white sandstone cliffs give way to light grey trailhead there’s no parking, (peanut staring at us like we’re lizards or limestone and andesite faces scared butter surfers) so we lay our bikes aliens. I comment, laughing “I want by the periods of continuous cleaving. down on a new sandbar and change a T-shirt that says, ‘THANKS FOR Junipers cling to near vertical walls. shoes and clothes. Flash floods from STARING.’” Leisha catches her breath and “This is Arizona,” she says. “I was the previous week had reshaped the flood plain, wiping most of the trail replies, “You’re just bitter.” thinking California,” I retort.

Hmmm.

We skip the slot canyon and miss clear.

We reach the top of the Hogback Shoes and socks off, we wade the non-existent sign for the petrified national forest-—hitting tarmac— through the alkaline water of the of Highway 12. There are no guardsmiling about the boost in spirit and Escalante River. Then barefoot— rails and in parts —a sparse shoulspeed. The promise of hot food and pounding heels into dry sand and der—is the only thing keeping you coffee in Escalante is motivating. I milk thistle. Shoes on again. Shoes from sudden death. Even at our loadpoint to an open sign on the way up off again. Socks still in hand. Mud ed down pace it’s still something to the hill. She goes sweet; I choose in the toes. “I think I see something,” think about. Trip Advisor gives it one star. savory. It’s been a long 20 months she says.

Four false summits and gravity Hmmm. for her. hills later we look down upon the We watch the shadows move.

Riding south east out of Escalante,

Snack time hitching post. Photo by Sean Quill

Sean and Leisha at the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.

Photo by Sean and Leisha

oasis that is Boulder, Utah. “I can see a gas station from here!” I extoll.

My mouth begins to salivate. Outside the Mini Mart gathers travelers of all sorts. Ranchers, farmers, Jeep’s, motos, Subaru owners, and ourselves.

It’s not a party atmosphere. Everyone looks blown, sunburned and equally salty in the face; just grateful and smiling to see an open sign. Inside is the antithesis of a gas station.

The clerk gives us some directions, a story, a recommendation, then shrieks “You’re not going over the mountain, are you?”

“Not today,” Leisha says.

Outside, I try to wrestle the medium sized paper bag filled with salty

“What’s that?” she says.

Hmmm.

Labor Day breaks clear, slightly smokey, and with a headwind. Traffic on UT-12 is fairly light and courteous as we hit the city limit. We are on part of the American Discovery Trail, a network of continuous roads and trails that run from Washington D.C. to San Francisco with a split across the Midwest. Over a bluff we begin to see what’s ahead of us in the not-so-distant future. I lead in the wind for a bit, my pace is sporadic. I think Leisha is annoyed and rolls off the back. Maybe my bib shorts stink?

Layers come off. Food and water go in. Around the bend I see the distance

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Highway 12. Photo by Sean Quill

A little slice of heaven. Photo by Sean Quill

to the summit. log cabin looks as good as new. The “I won’t say how far it is,” I say. wood stove is 87 years old as George “I don’t know what’s more annoy- tells me and the place smells of hot ing,” she quips. apple pie. We fill out bottles. Diana “She hates me,” I tell myself. tells a story of the last Tour of Utah “I don’t get it!?” she yells when that came by. “All my pictures were we meet at the next pull off. “Why just a blur.” We laugh. They give us a do cars always seem to only pass me, map and show us an old one. randomly, in both directions, at the “Where are we in relation to us same time?” right now?” I ask.

“That’s chaos theory!” I yell back.

“Just off the map, about here.”

We both are winded.

The map is a 57-year-old relief.

A cowboy on horseback is at the George’s finger pointing to the edge summit in the fields, working his of the coffee table. dogs. We look down the road.

“About 18 miles to Torrey, 15 after “This isn’t the real summit, is it?” she asks.

Without question, she’s right.

Truck and trailer traffic begin to get heavy as the road points downhill again. Going back to the grind aren’t we all. I’m well inside of the fog line when an RV gets a bit too close for comfort and I wobble in its wash and get sucked out into the roadway.

Pins and needles. Fuming, I throw up my left hand, raised with question-— immediately angry—flipping the bird.

“That’s not helping either of us, or anyone else on a bike,” she says later.

Mmmm, hmmm.

We need water now. Bad. Second breakfast had five-star views but was salty leftovers and left both tanks empty. Leisha says there was another ranger station down the road, except this one was old. When we arrive, the back door is open and Smokey the Bear is waving on the mast.

George greets Leisha behind the screen door.

“Where can we get water?” Leisha asks.

“It’s inside. Just a moment please.”

He returns: his face obscured. His wife Diana’s is as well. As is ours.

They open the door.

The Wackermans have been a fixture at the Wildcat Guard Station for some time. Built by the Civil Conservation Corp in 1935, the white

of Americana,” Leisha calls is aptly named “Slackers,” and sits just off the road on the north side. The gravel lot is full. Inside, three-generations spill over tables and make small talk while a group of teenagers gawk at our attire. The corrugated aluminum walls reverberate the chatter and bustle of moms corralling playing children while the familiar whirl of a Cyclone whips up another custard.

Outside we find a table under a large tree, away from a possible inquisition.

The fries are salty. The shake needs a spoon to start. The conversation turns bleak as I begin to drip my now melted vanilla shake onto my already well salted shorts. As it’s been said: hesitation is devastation.

As we are about to leave an older gentleman walks up, looking at our Selfie with snacks. Photo by Sean Quill bikes and asks, “Where ya’ coming from?” I explain our route and add, “I think we’re just past 100 miles, but this is our third day.”

His eyes grow large, he grumbles something incomprehensible as he comically turns away in a cartoonish motion and shimmies back to his table— only to wish us well as we ride past.

Traffic is now thick at times but somewhat courteous. The turnoff to Teasdale is up ahead.

“You wanna go to Teeeasdale Leisha!?” I yell over the growling headwind.

“Noooo!” I hear.

Legs are near death. Happy thoughts drift between salty food, a hot shower, soft sheets: then crash headlong into a stack of emails, cartwheel over voicemails and finally come to rest on Monday morning’s Wildcat Guard Station. Photo by Sean Quill snooze button. It’s the point in time that on 24 to Bicknell.” he says.

Torrey wasn’t built until 1985. The when the mind rumbles over the hiss Hmmm. tarmac is maybe a few weeks old. of contemporary life—wind in the We thank them and sign the guest A long downhill takes us from face and white noise in the ears. book. ponderosa and white pine trees back We reach the turn off to Big Rocks The road climbs slightly and into the tall grass, silver sagebrush Road again. “Wanna do it again?” I over a left curve the forest opens and red stone cliffs along the banks ask. to the views of the western flank of the Freemont River.

“I’d totally get fired,” she says. of Capitol Reef National Park. The “You know what I’m thinking of?”

Hmmm.

Henry Mountains to the east loom I ask. over what was once called “Wayne “A milkshake!’ Leisha replies.

Trip Totals: 133mi/11,596ft Wonderland,” the name given by It was ice cream, but “It’s close 222km/3,479m local boosters before it was desig- enough,” she says. nated by F.D.R.in 1937. It didn’t We turn west on Highway 24 in Sean Quill is a semi-retired open to the public until 1950 and the Torrey and get a whiff of hamburg- ski industry professional and an final road extension from Boulder to ers and French fries. This “thin slice avid smile and wave cyclist.

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COACHING

Adjusting to Time Change for Winter Training

after 3-4 days you will begin waking

up earlier naturally without putting a damper on the rest of your day.

Your

Trainable

Circadian

Clock

is

Just like we use Melatonin when

we are trying to get to sleep on a

long flight, or trying to readjust to a new time zone, we can also use

Lifting in the winter results in faster spring riding. Photo by Heather Casey

By Pat Casey The cold, dark, shortened days

of winter are upon us. There’s no

arguing that everyone, particularly endurance athletes, benefits from

adjustments in their schedules and

routines to get the most out of the

hours in the day. Life doesn’t slow

down, and the feeling of not hav-

ing enough hours in the day can become overwhelming as our days

literally feel like they’re cut in half

when we turn our clocks back and

our days get even shorter. Adjusting to our new environment requires

to Salt Lake City after two weeks in

Spain where I was fortunate to have

a coaching gig with USA Triathlon

which brought me over there. I suppose I can also thank this experience for my newfound early morn-

ing schedule… After returning, my schedule has been something like

this: I wake up at 5 or 6 AM, train,

awareness of many variables, some

work, and go about my day, but I am

of until they impact us in a negative

by 8:30 or 9.

adjust your circadian clock and your

without a trip to/from Europe to

season yet!

to trick my body into adjusting to a

of which we are seemingly unaware

way. Here are a few tips to help you

training to have your best winter

exhausted by 8 PM and am in bed

You might be asking… “But Pat,

force a change, how am I supposed totally new sleep cycle?” Our bodies

Sleep Cycles, Supplementation

and brains are incredibly adaptable,

There are many cyclists and tri-

able just like any other neurochemi-

early mornings, and already squeeze

We are so used to them happening

those of you reading who are already

cal clock takes discipline. However,

and Adjusting to Time Change

and our circadian clock is train-

athletes out there who thrive on

cal change we are trying to make.

every drop of time out of the day. To

bodies prepare for sleep, we naturally

produce melatonin as we enter into

through supplementation, but our

routine. Recently, I returned home

naturally, so adjusting this biologi-

and training becomes familiar, and

we normalize being in a height-

this happens can be manipulated

other routines must also follow this

trend to an earlier bedtime. Within

an hour of your new ‘goal’ bedtime,

stop scrolling Instagram and reading

Twitter and put your phone down.

When you awaken, begin your day with exercise, instead of scrolling on

your phone! The adrenaline release

will help combat the fatigue mechanisms and help force the physiological adaptation to shift your adrenal

response or “sleep-wake cycle” to

an earlier hour in the day. You can even use an artificial light source to

down-regulate melatonin and help

to synchronize your new sleep-light

cycle. Caffeine also helps! All of

tial for growth in all areas of life,

and (not to sound like a broken

record but…) endurance athletes

need to be adding strength training to their training program.

Planning Matters and Coaching

ened state of physiological stress.

Helps

have lost a huge amount of aerobic

trainer/strength and conditioning

experiencing a reduced tolerance to

ing time in the gym, it’s important

ceived exertion at a familiar pace or

spending performing aerobic work

“deconditioned”. In reality, we don’t

adaptations to lifting weights and

Athletes often perceive that they

hard aerobic efforts, a higher per-

tional hours in the day! If you are

ment to force a change in my daily

under during a long season of racing

earlier than we’re used to. When our

our sleep cycle. The timing at which

like me, it takes a significant adjust-

ing. The strain that our bodies are

fitness after returning from a break,

crushing the mornings, I applaud

you for taking advantage of addi-

bic Base Building phase of train-

Melatonin to adjust our body clocks to a new routine like getting to sleep

Winter training means adjusting your circadian clock. Photo by Peak State Fit

notorious for jumping from their

“off-season” right back into an aero-

power output, and generally feeling

If you choose to hire a personal

coach, or just want to explore spend-

to reduce the overall time you’re

and allow your body to absorb the

lose as many mitochondria as we

gaining strength. Every athlete has

able to ride as hard as we could in

gain strength, power, and to become

recovery phase of our annual train-

ing a more individualized approach

Instead of working yourself into

follow the masses and do what your

back to a structured set of intervals

son the best riders and triathletes in

some new stresses to improve areas

their focus on building strength and

might think. Even though we aren’t

August, a slight deconditioning and ing is a healthy part of the cycle.

a catabolic mess and going right each week, let your body absorb

that will correspond to your training

later! If you are a long-hour endur-

different needs. If your goal is to

a more resilient athlete, consider takto your winter training. It’s easy to

teammates are doing. There is a reathe world take a step back and shift tensegrity - it pays dividends, particularly when we progressively load

ance athlete, chances are you have

our bodies with various physiologi-

not to suggest in any way that you

a season.

form of aerobic conditioning in the

and water, meaning the body cannot

plenty of aerobic capacity. This is stop cycling or performing some

cal and physical stresses throughout Strength and endurance are oil

this will feel like strain initially, but

winter months. We need to maintain

are intensely tied to the signals that

dria in skeletal muscle and our aero-

start? Reach out to schedule a con-

introducing a new stimulus is essen-

get you on track this winter.

no change comes easily! Our brains

the functionality of our mitochon-

we send from our habits, so become

bic fitness. But we can all agree that

aware of your habits, take some

effectively adapt to both at the same

time with quality. Not sure where to

sultation and let Peak State Fit help

control by applying these tips, and

change your biological clock to get

a little more out of each day!

Training your Weaknesses

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COACHING

Indoor Trainer Advice for Cyclists

Eric Gardiner of the Visit Salt Lake Team stays fit in winter on the indoor trainer. Photo by Anne Gardiner

exercise bike from Stages or Wahoo

By John Higginis The first snowflakes of winter are hitting the valley floor as I write this – meaning more of you will likely be riding your bike on a trainer inside over the next few months. Or you might have upgraded to an indoor

to save your outdoor steed for, well,

outside!

There are some obvious differ-

ences between riding inside and

riding outside. One difference that

many people notice is that for some

inexplicable reason, they are less

Vernal’s McCoy Flats Trail System to Get Updated MTB Plan The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to update its Utah resource management plans. It will perform environmental assessments to update plans dating to 2008 for its Price, Moab, and Vernal field offices. The BLM is specifically looking at rewriting plans for the McCoy Flats Trail System near Vernal City. Federal law calls for promoting mountain biking in the area. BLM is considering setting boundaries for the trail area and balancing recreation with other uses (grazing, mineral extraction). It may also come up with specific trail management plans.

Details at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-10-28/ html/2021-23464.htm.

-Charles Pekow

Federal Bill Introduced to Develop 10 New 80 Mile Long Bike Trails Picture some long-distance bike trails on federal land. The Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act (S. 3264) pending before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee would require the Agriculture and Interior departments to try to develop at least 10 bike trails of 80 miles or more.

Four senators – two from each party – sponsored the bill, including John Barrasso (R-WY). What bodes in its favor is that chief congressional obstructionist Joe Manchin, who chairs the committee, immediately signed on.

The U.S. Forest Service, however, declined to endorse the bill. At a hearing, Deputy Chief Chris French stated “we do not believe legislation is necessary. Consistent with its multiple-use mission, the Forest Service considers mountain biking in the context of all possible types of trail uses on National Forest System trails, including hiking and horseback riding.”

The Bureau of Land Management suggested that the language clarify which agency is responsible for which trails and that it might help if part of the trails included non-federal land.

See the bill at https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senatebill/3264/committees?r=1&s=3.

-Charles Pekow

I-15 in Springville, Utah to Get Bike Safe Interchange Construction is slated to start next summer on a new interchange on I-15 in Springville, Utah. The project will include 10-foot-wide paths for bicyclists between Spanish Fork City Main Street and SR-51. The project should be completed by 2024.

Details at https://publicinput.com/i15springvillespanishfork#1 -Charles Pekow

comfortable. This can be perplexing No need for a cycling jersey. The if you feel great on your bike out- less the better up top, depending on side, but less so inside. Maybe your the privacy of your training envihands are going numb, or the saddle ronment and need for support and is speaking up loudly. What’s up modesty, or propensity to livestream with that? There are some interesting your workout. physics going on. You’ll also warm The disappointingly little energy up and get hot real fast. Hence the that does reach the pedals is used need for a cool room and a well- to turn the cranks, which move directed fan. the chain, which rotate the wheels, Let’s start with the heat. which - in the outside world (or on Although you think all those calories rollers), dissipate that energy into you are expending are going directly forward momentum. In the inside to the pedals, cyclists only have an world on the trainer, that energy is energy efficiency of 20-25%. Less not dissipated, but circles back to than a quarter of your effort is reach- bite you in the butt. Ouch! It’s not ing the pedals, and the rest of it is lost to the road through momenlost as heat. Without the evaporative tum and the movement and sway cooling effect of moving at speed of the bike underneath you. On a through air outside, you will quickly stationary trainer or exercise bike ramp up the humidity of your train- that is held and supported rigiding environment and your body will ly and upright there is no forward try to lose heat through increased momentum, nor much side-to-side and obvious sweating. To mitigate movement. Also, because the need this, do as much as you can to keep for balance is much reduced and the room cool; open a window; have you don’t need to steer, corner, or one or two fans going; have hydra- brake, your core is likely to be less tion at hand, and consume it; and engaged and active. This combinahave a hand towel to mop yourself tion of factors tends to concentrate off. Also dress lightly. Consider and magnify any mis-fit in the bike liner shorts instead of regular bibs - body relationship. Because of the or shorts, as they offer a more open way energy is dissipated while riding weave and better ventilation. You outside, minor issues can be masked are trying to reduce “swamp crotch”. by the more dynamic nature of rid-

Study: EBike Subsidies Encourage People to Buy Ebikes Subsidies encourage people to buy ebikes. At least, that’s what researchers found in New Zealand. It’s something Congress might want to consider as it ponders the Build Back Better Act, which includes tax breaks for buying them. It’s not clear if the provision will survive as the Senate will have to scale down the act if it ever passes.

Back in 2019, the New Zealand Transport Agency experimented with a variety of subsidies, mainly for public employees. The agency offered a variety of subsidies ranging from interest-free loans to salary advances, discounts, trials, and advice.

COVID slowed the program, but 112 public agencies took part. Even with discounts, many lower-paid employees couldn’t afford the bikes, so interest-free financing helped them more. Suppliers also didn’t prove terribly fond of giving discounts. However, many of those who bought bikes rode them to work.See the study at https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ research/reports/678 -Charles Pekow

New Guide on Bicycle Safe Intersection Design Released How do you determine the safest design to get bicycle riders through an intersection? The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has come up with a highly- technical guide on what factors to consider in any given case. A suggestion: the type of facility at the intersection should remain the same as the one that got the riders through the block. Nor should bike lanes end at corners. Specific bike signals, not just red/green and walk/don’t walk lights also help. Find the report at https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_ bike/tools_solve/docs/FHWA-SA-21-010_Traffic_Analysis_Intersection_ Considerations.pdf.

The FHWA also added to its list of proven safety countermeasures to reduce roadway fatalities and injuries, this autumn. Officially included on the list now: bicycle lanes, crosswalk visibility enhancements that help cyclists determine where to cross (lighting, pavement markings, signs), and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (yellow flashing lights). See the list at https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/.

-Charles Pekow

ing on roads and trails. It’s not that these issues don’t exist, but they are being dulled or absorbed. But inside on a trainer they can be highlighted and brought to the fore.

An increasing recognition of this issue has led to the creation of DIY and commercial “rocker plates” and other trainer accessories. These contraptions go under your trainer and provide for more “realistic cycling movements”. The bike will move back and forward and side to side in response to your efforts. It’s doing this all the time when you are riding outside, but because it is “normal” you don’t really notice it. What you notice is when this is not happening, which is most of the time inside.

There are also some trainers that allow this movement to take place, like the Kinetic Rock n Roll, which I use in my fit studio.

If feet, saddle pressure, back, shoulder, neck, or hand issues are bothering you when riding inside, but not when you are outside, you might want to consider having your bike fit revaluated and refined, and / or look into the rocker plate revolution. Indoor cycling, training, and racing may involve a bike-like object and turning the pedals, but it is a different sport with different physics at work. Understanding the differences can help you optimize your experience and crush your rivals on Zwift, enjoy the scenic rides on Rouvy, or knock out your TrainerRoad workouts with increased satisfaction.

Ride on!

John Higgins is a professional bike fitter and purveyor of unique and boutique bicycles and fit-related components and accessories in Salt Lake City.

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Interview with USA Olympian and USA National Champion Jill Kintner

can get into the biking industry. I think there should be programs to earn equipment, rather than just giving it away, so that it has value and is cared for.

Jill Kintner rides during filming of an episode of The Sound of Speed, in Bellingham, WA, USA on 25 August, 2020. Photo by Bryn Atkinson, Red Bull Content Pool

Anthony: As a twenty-five-time

By Elke Bengtson and Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D.

USA Champion, Bronze BMX Olympian, and Mountain Bike

World Champion, how did you get

Jill Kintner during filming of an episode of The Sound of Speed, in Bellingham, WA, USA on 25 August, 2020. Photo by Bryn Atkinson, Red Bull Content Pool

into cycling and were there many women role-models in the sport at that time?

Jill: Thank you! I got into biking like most kids, just ripping around the neighborhood on my bike, hanging out, going places, and trying to jump off curbs and little ditches. The movie Rad was an inspiration, and I had a little paper route on my bike when I was ten years old. We also had a BMX track a few miles away, so it was pretty natural to follow my brother down there for a bit of fun.

There weren’t many females in the sport at that time; I actually didn’t even have girls to play with in my neighborhood, but I got along fine with the boys and just liked adventuring outside. I played many sports like soccer and tennis and had girlfriends at school and teammates for soccer, so it didn’t really matter. I liked having both team and individual sports to give me variety.

There were a few older ladies in biking to look up to, but mostly I was just trying to keep up and learn from anybody who was better than me, male or female. My dad used to point out certain attributes to watch and then I would try to copy, so I didn’t focus too much on being a girl, just on being a better rider. Then we got to travel as a family and there were a lot more girls to ride with and against on the national circuit.

Anthony: In your opinion, how can we get more focus on women in the cycling culture and racing?

Jill: I think the sport, as a whole, has become more accessible. We are seeing more and more ladies getting into it. With all the disci-

plines of cycling, there is something for everyone whether they want to compete, or ride for well-being, or just have fun in nature with friends.

Mountain biking has a great community of people, all pretty accepting and encouraging, so it’s coming, but its takes time to bridge the gender gap. Equality for prize money in competition has been a good start, but I think finding sponsorship to be a full time professional is still difficult and takes a lot of work. The level of riding will come up and be more competitive as this area fills in.

Elke: How can we breakdown the inequity and sexism within cycling toward women; from who gets hired at the bike shop to who gets sponsorships for racing?

Jill: I don’t know. Maybe just with women stepping into these roles so they are more commonly understood and accepted. I love seeing women as mechanics, engineers, and roles like that. For racers, it’s still tough to know what to ask for.

The boys get paid a lot more and it’s not very transparent. I don’t know how to change this other than to ask.

Anthony: Do you see a connection between social justice and cycling and if so, what is that connection?

Jill: It just seems like there have been more opportunities created recently because of the awareness brought to this topic. Diversity can help solve problems, and bring in new points of view, so having an eclectic mix of people enjoying the sport will hopefully open doors for future generations where anybody

Elke: How can we support more young girls into cycling to make the sport more inclusive, and prevent patronizing behavior such as malesplaining in bike shops, racing or the male-gaze, objectifying women on Instagram?

Jill: All tricky questions here!

I think the more you know about a subject the less patronizing it becomes. I have been in the sport a long-time and have taken the time to learn all the technical skills, knowledge, and equipment that is maybe a bit overwhelming to newbies.

For the younger girls, at least in Bellingham, Washington, where I live, we have ride groups and weekly skill building where they all ride together from six years old onward.

Mentorship and community are the best way to give kids confidence with their riding amongst peers. Just starting a ride group works wonders. Obviously, some will thrive and keep going with biking because they love it, but starting young or finding good support to learn from is a great start. For adults, the same group learning applies - the ladies’ all-ride clinics, dirt series, individual coaching are great investments, or just riding with other ladies helps break out of your comfort zone.

As far as social media, who knows. I think it’s up to individual people to decide how they want to portray themselves on Instagram. I personally try to be professional and share stuff that can - first, help others and/or second, is kind of interesting or insightful.

Elke Bengtson is a seasoned cyclist and trail runner, who dabbles for fun in triathlons and other adventure sports such as kayaking and climbing and is the Senior Marketing Manager at Sundance Catalog.

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.

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CYCLING AND THE LAW

Help! I’ve Been Doored!

By Ken Christensen and Russ Hymas Is “dooring” something you worry about often as a cyclist? For those unfamiliar with the term, think about the last time you rode along a crowded downtown street, or passed a long line of parked cars near a trailhead on Wasatch Boulevard. Did your blood pressure rise, fearing that a door might fling open just as you pass by? “Dooring” is the term used when a cyclist crashes into a suddenly opened car door along the shoulder of the road. No matter how safely you ride your bike, it is difficult, if not impossible, to predict the actions of other people, especially drivers and passengers in parked cars. Dooring collisions are most common in urban communities but can happen anywhere and anytime, especially since Utah does not prohibit parking a car in a bicycle lane.

An observation study in New York City counted 77 dooring infractions in only 3 days. Despite this dangerous behavior by drivers, insurance companies and their attorneys routinely try and argue that the cyclist bears fault for dooring collisions or that the cyclist must prove that the driver or passenger failed to act in a careful manner before opening the door. This is contrary to Utah law!

Utah (along with 39 other states) specifically assigns responsibility on the person opening the car door, rather than the cyclist passing their vehicle.

Utah Code Section 41-6a-1704 states that “a person may not open the door of a motor vehicle on a side available to moving traffic unless it can be done safely and without interfering with the movement of other traffic” (this would include cyclists).

The statute also makes it illegal to leave a door open for extended periods of time. This law provides a clear duty for people to look for traffic – whether bikes, cars, or pedestrians – before opening their doors. Without this law, the burden would be placed on the cyclist to show that they could not avoid the driver’s opened door in order to recover for injuries and bike damage.

A 2020 Florida survey found that 59% of drivers never check behind them before opening their doors.

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Most car doors are 5 feet in width and Utah has an abundance of trucks and SUV with even wider doors.

Typical bike lanes next to parked cars are narrower than 5 feet and insufficient for cyclist safety. So, what should a cyclist do when riding next to parked cars? Utah Code Section 41-6a-1105 says that if a cyclist is traveling slower than the flow of traffic, a cyclist must ride as close to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable. But the law also has a specific exception to this rule when avoiding unsafe conditions along the right side of the road such as parked cars or debris. When you’re riding along parked cars, it is legal to move further into the roadway, even ride in the travel lane, as long as you do so carefully.

“Taking the lane” can be a controversial topic among cyclists and motorists. Many drivers begrudgingly acknowledge a cyclist’s right to take the lane when the cyclist is moving with the speed of traffic. Those same drivers, however, cannot appreciate the danger of car doors opening and can become hostile and aggressive when a cyclist takes the lane in order to avoid hazards on the right side of the road. When necessary, give proper notice, take the lane, and then return to the right-hand edge of the roadway as quickly as possible. As cyclists, we can legally take the lane, but that doesn’t mean we can keep it.

If you’re involved in a dooring collision, turn on your cell phone camera and video as much as you can immediately afterwards. Many drivers accept fault and apologize immediately afterwards. Don’t let the driver or their insurance company blame you for the accident. Utah law is clear – drivers must check their blind spots and make sure they can open the door safely.

Ken Christensen and Russ Hymas are avid cyclists and Utah attorneys at UtahBicycleLawyers.com. Their legal practice is devoted to helping cyclists injured in collisions with motor vehicles. They are authors of the Utah Bicycle Accident Handbook and are nationally recognized legal experts on cycling laws and safety.

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More Latinos and fewer Blacks and other people of color are cycling these days than in 2013. At least that’s the conclusion of a study on changing demographics of bike riders in the United States by the League of American Bicyclists. The League recently released a report called Reconnecting to the New Majority, an update to a report done in 2013 on demographics of American cyclists.

The downside to diversifying the cycling community: “We have seen significant increases in bicyclist deaths due to drivers of motor vehicles between 2013 and 2019 — and as documented in 2013, the people who are experiencing traffic violence continue to be disproportionately people of color,” the report notes.

The League states that since its earlier report “while bicycling continues to have changing demographics, there are significant differences in the adoption of bicycling by a diversifying America. Notably, Black Americans experienced a decrease in their share of bicycling trips from 2009 to 2017 and other data that is available on bicycle use, such as data on bike commuting, shows a persistently low rate of bicycle use among Black Americans.”

A higher unemployment rate among Blacks may partially explain the situation. The league based its findings on nationwide surveys.

Find the report at https://www.bikeleague.org/content/reconnectingnew-majority.

-Charles Pekow

10 CYCLINGWEST.COM WINTER 2022

CYCLING BOOKS

Book Review: From A to B, A Cartoon Guide to Getting Around by Bike

By Dave Iltis Bike people rejoice! From A to B, A Cartoon Guide to Getting Around

by Bike, brings together the reasons for riding a bike under one cover.

The book features 125 bicycle cartoons and drawings by the British

cartoonist Dave Walker.

The cartoons illustrate many of the current themes of why riding a bike is good for the world, fun, and healthy, along with adventure, how-to’s, pitfalls, and safety issues.

Chapters include Cycling is Brilliant, Traffic, Getting Started, Safety, and Cycling: A Force for Good. The

book is oriented more toward utility and recreational cycling (is there really a difference?) and a less towards racing.

One cartoon makes light of the joys of buying a used bike with comedic illustrations of what the words in an ad translate to. For example, “Ideal Project” shows a

bike that is certainly a ‘project’ and much more.

Other cartoons highlight the fun and trials of cycling with kids including bringing along a giant dinosaur in the basket, the types of friends you might ride with, and the joys of wandering around the bike shop. Others are on Romance on a Bike, Hills, Punctures, Shopping, Cars, and Rules of the Road – which points out the differences in consequence of cars breaking the law versus bicyclists breaking the law.

As a companion to this review, we are showcasing two cartoons; one on Car vs. Bike showing the reasons to ride instead of drive, and one on bikes for everyone.

I have been active in the bicycle world for 35 years and got a kick out of how Walker highlights many of the idiosyncrasies of cyclists, bikes, and the interactions that bikes have with cars and roads. More than that, the book shows in succinct cartoon form the counterarguments to many of the tropes used by the powersthat-be (such as people on the internet) that constrain cycling.

For example, he counters the argument that helmets are the only thing that will make cycling safer by drawing on studies on safety that

show the best solutions include separating bikes from car traffic, close passing laws, and the health benefits of active transportation. Note that he doesn’t push not wearing a helmet, in case you the reader were about to react.

The cartoons are often funny, sometimes brimming with dry humor, especially to those who have ridden a lot and understand the things that sometimes make it difficult to ride a bike from A to B. At Cycling West, our mission is to make the world a better place through bicycling. Dave Walker’s book summarizes many of the things that we believe about riding a bike.

Buy this book or give it to your friends and family so that they can see why bikes are the best. It would also make a delightful book to give to your favorite or least favorite politician to move them towards more support of cycling.

Title: From A to B: A Cartoon Guide to Getting Around by Bike Author: Dave Walker Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport Format: Hardback ISBN-13: 9781472976130 See davewalker.com for more from the author.

Car vs. Bike. Cartoon by Dave Walker reprinted by permission from From A to B: A Cartoon Guide to Getting Around by Bike

Contributors to Cycling West Wanted: Writers, Reporters, and Photographers Please email dave@cyclingutah.com for details.

There’s a Bike for Everyone. Cartoon by Dave Walker reprinted by permission from From A to B: A Cartoon Guide to Getting Around by Bike

WINTER 2022 CYCLINGWEST.COM 11

ROAD EVENTS

2021 El Tour de Tucson – New Course, Desert Scenes, and Charity

in under 4 hours. Marlies Mejias Garcia won the women ‘s 102 miler in 3:59:22 and Jose Gerardo Ulloa Arevalo topped the men’s field in 3:57:44; both riders averaging over 25 mph over the ride. Full results are posted on eltourdetucson.org.

One of the feel-good stories of the event was 11 year old Ariana, the youngest cyclist to finish the 102 mile ride, which she completed with her father in 8:56. “My parents Lisa leading up a group of riders in El Tour de Tucson 2021. Photo by Dave stood by me through my journey,” Iltis Ariana said on the El Tour de Tucson website. “They taught me to focus

By Dave Iltis dotting the landscape. The weather on the target. They said if I put my that day was perfect – sunny skies heart and mind to it, I could achieve We had the opportunity to ride and a high of about 80, with just my dreams. Thank you, El Tour de the fabulous El Tour this year for a little wind. Along the route, the the first time. The ride was held mountains were visible in the west, Tucson, for giving me the opportufor the 38th time on November 20, and provided relief to the rolling Ariana and her father at the finish of the 102 mile course in El Tour de nity to achieve my dream. This is Tucson 2021. Photo by Dave Iltis 2021. This year’s ride had 6715 terrain. for every girl and every woman out cyclists, making it one of the largest The route traveled into Southern Cookies. The only electrolyte drink Bike Patrol were ubiquitous, and I there: ‘You Can Do It. Never Give rides in the U.S. The courses this Pima County for the first time in the we had was a scoop of Gatorade only had to wait a few minutes for Up.’” year changed from previous years, ride’s history. We were impressed The ride raises money for charfrom one of the support cyclists; this help. I had a spare tube, pump, and but since we hadn’t ridden those, by mostly car free courses, with few too would have been good to have at patch kit, but they provided me with ity. Over the lifetime of the ride, we didn’t have a comparison. This interactions with traffic, and well the event has raised over $101 milyear’s event featured the flagship marshalled intersections. Rest stops the various stops. It wasn’t too hot, a second tube after the second flat lion for charities such as Banner 102 mile loop, a 57 mile loop featur- dotted the course, and one was never so this wasn’t a huge issue. The fes- and had a floor pump to make it easChildren’s Hospital, KXCL radio, tival the night before and also after ier to refill deflated tires.

This helped ing many of the roads of the longer too far from water or snacks. The Women Warriors, and a host more. loop, and a 28 mile point to point rest stops did have a few logistical the ride was great, with awards to us to finish just inside the cutoff time At press time, totals for the 2021 ride finishers, bike company booths, and for finishing medals.

The course was ride. There were also 10, 5, and 1 bumps with one temporarily running mile kids rides. out of water. Additionally, it would good food, including a booth with well marked, and cue cards and info were not yet available.

All in all, it was a great event, and was plentiful.

Lisa and I rode the 57 mile loop, have been nice to have a few more fresh ceviche! one that should be on your to do list.

The ride had great support The ride also has a timed race elewith an additional 5 miles from choices for food other than bananThe 2023 date hasn’t been our friend’s house to the start and as and oranges, which were pres- throughout. I had the misfortune ment, with top cyclists competing for back. The course was pretty with ent at most of the stops. The final of having 2 flats on course, the podium honors. My racing days are announced yet. Registration will Sonoran desert scenery throughout stop however was a highlight with most I’ve had on a ride in years. long past, so we just rode the event. open in the spring at eltourdetucson. and Cholla, Saguaro, and Ocotillo fresh baked brownies and Girl Scout Fortunately, the El Tour de Tucson The fastest riders finished the race org

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CYCLING COMMUNITY

Interview: Tamika Butler on Bicycles and Racial Justice something that builds community, brings community, has public health benefits and has really transformed lives. So power to me is intrinsically linked to bikes and both are part of this larger transportation picture and access picture.

Tamika Butler at Platform in Culver City, CA. Photo by Heather Young

By Peter Abraham I’ve just wrapped up an 18-month journey telling the story of the Saint Augustine’s University cycling team.

This is the first HBCU (Historically Black College and University) with a cycling program, and I helped set up their sponsorship from Canyon Bikes then supervised the storytelling process in episodes of video, photography, writing and public relations. It’s been an incredibly rewarding, and educational, experience for me. We released Episode 5 of the Chasing History series (online at canyon.com/en-us/blog-content/ st-augustine-hbcu-5-pioneers. html) last week. As part of the shoot, I conducted many on camera interviews. I may roll the cameras for over an hour but then only use 30 seconds of that scene. Unfortunately, so much great material ends up “on the cutting room floor.” The following are a couple interviews in written form in order to share the smart

ideas of my guests.

The first one of these is Tamika Butler. She was incredibly thoughtful and articulate about bicycles, transportation and racial justice.

Tamika is a Stanford-educated attorney, the former Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and now a graduate student at UCLA getting her Ph.D. in urban planning.

Peter Abraham: What’s important about bikes?

Tamika Butler: When I took my first job at the Bicycle Coalition, what I really thought was, you know, I remember riding a bike as a kid and feeling free, and this is going to be a fun job. And it was a fun job. Most fun job I’ve ever had. But I think people have to care about bikes because bikes are one of the most dynamic tools of fighting social injustice and equities. Bikes are this great thing that brings so many people together. Yes, it’s something you can do on your own solitary, but it’s

P.A.: Where do bicycles and race overlap?

T.B.: I think for many years in our country, urban planning has been used as a tool of of racial injustice, a tool of white supremacy. And we see that there are many low income communities of color, black communities that have been geographically isolated and segregated from the city core. So whether or not that’s access to jobs or access to quality education are quality health care.

Oftentimes, we have seen highways raze neighborhoods and keep people apart. And sometimes that is often mixed with other social inequities where you don’t have, you know, maybe a lot of money. There’s poverty. There are these public health disparities. And when you need to access those things and maybe you can’t afford a car, maybe there are racist systems that don’t let you get home. You can get a bike and you can get to that job. You can get to that school. Bikes have been tools to get us to that midnight shift, to get us to that corner store, to pick up the diapers our babies need. Bikes have given us access and freedom, not just as kids, but as adults.

P.A.: Why is important for everyone, and all races, to be represented on bikes?

T.B.: When we need a way to get to the places we need to be and the people we need to be, it’s really important for everybody to show up on bikes. And whether or not you’re talking about, you know, recreational riders in spandex or the the kids cruising down the street to to hit up the candy store. Or whether or not you’re talking about professionally — transit agencies and graduate programs. Whether or not you’re talking about bicycle advocacy groups.

When I first thought about going to the LA County Bike Coalition, I thought, “I’m a civil rights racial justice lawyer. This is going to ruin

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Tamika Butler in downtown Los Angeles outside of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition offices. Photo by Serena Grace

my street cred. This is a white thing, right?” Bike lanes are the first sign of gentrification, and I think the reality is that it’s not that black and brown and indigenous folks. It’s not that we’re not biking. We are biking. A lot of us are invisible bikers.

People don’t realize it, but what we are biking. And the reality is that just like any aspect of society, it is richer, it is fuller and it is better when we can all enjoy the equal benefits of privileges of that activity. And you know, as a black person, I’m always rooting for everybody black. I think we bring a lot of swag to things. I think we make things dope. And I think that, you know, when you get black folks involved, the possibilities are endless.

P.A.: How did you hear about the Saint Augustine’s University HBCU cycling team?

T.B.: As somebody that is really involved in the bike world and especially now in a research capacity, I pride myself in and keeping abreast to what’s going on with bikes. And the first time I heard about the team was actually through Bicycling magazine. You know, seeing this feature and then hearing a little bit about about the film crew coming together.

And I just started watching these videos on YouTube with my three year old son. I want my son to see Black folks biking. I want him to

see that joy. I don’t want little Black kids to think that they have to go play basketball. And if he wants to be an accountant, I want him to be an accountant. But I want him to always hold on to that feeling of happiness that he sees I get when I’m on a bike. And also that he’s seeing these young people at this, this university experience. I want him to know about HBCUs and all that they do for our Black identity.

P.A.: Why is it important for an HBCU to start a cycling team?

T.B.: I want to break down this idea that there are there are things only white people do, because I don’t think bicycling is something only white people do. I think the ripple effect that this is going to have and frankly is already having is huge.

On weekends, my three year old son says, “Mom, I want to go out on my bike like the big kids.” He calls these HBCU students the big kids, right?

And I think beyond that, I’m hoping other university campuses are starting teams: North Carolina State, Duke, North Carolina. I’m hoping those programs start to look different. I’m hoping that even at the high school level. When I was a lawyer, one of the jobs I had was working on Title Nine for high school girls

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CYCLING COMMUNITY

Interview: Peter Flax on Bicycle Culture

Peter Flax on his transit bike by the ocean bike path in Manhattan Beach, California. Photo by Lucas Flax

By Peter Abraham Like my recent interview with Tamika Butler, the following text is an edited transcription of my oncamera discussion with Peter Flax.

He’s an LA-based journalist and the former editor-in-chief of Bicycling Magazine. I interviewed him for the fifth and final episode of my video series on HBCU cycling (online at canyon.com/en-us/blog-content/ st-augustine-hbcu-5-pioneers.html).

Peter provided context and background around the importance of getting all people on bikes. Peter was able to look at racial justice issues through the lens of his deep and nuanced understanding of the various facets of bike culture. I learned a lot from him during this discussion.

Peter Abraham: What’s your own connection to bikes?

Peter Flax: I’m a journalist based in Los Angeles who’s been in and writing about bike culture for about 25 years. I started as a child riding around suburban New York where I grew up, and I’ve done bike touring. I’ve done bike racing. I’ve been editor-in-chief of the largest bike magazine in the world. My bike life now is mostly transit riding.

That’s how I get to and from work and how I go to the store. Over the scope of all that time, I’ve gotten to get to know a lot of the different subcultures within bike culture. For me, bikes just connect to almost everything important in life. Bikes connect to my relationships, to my community, to big issues in popular culture. So they’re way more important than just a way to get around or a toy or a fitness instrument.

P.A.: How are bikes are so valuable for creating connections?

P.F.: Bikes are important connectors for a couple of reasons. One is just the act of sitting on a bike and pedaling just has this way of opening people up in this almost spiritual sort of way where they’re more open to the world. People who ride a lot already feel like a little bit like an outsider, like you have this niche passion. And so you feel like connected to everybody else who is part of that world. A lot of times I feel connected to people who ostensibly might not seem to have a lot in common to me, but I feel like they’re my brothers and sisters because they ride bikes. It’s hard to even count all the ways that it matters, that all kinds of people get on bikes, get access to riding.

P.A.: Why is it important for everyone to have the opportunity to ride a bike? P.F.: As someone who just is so deeply in love with bike culture, I just want everyone to be a part of it. I want the tent to be open to everyone. The more people that ride, there’s just all these repercussive benefits to the people who’ve been there already and the new people as well. I want bike culture to reflect what’s important in the broader culture. Having it be a world where people don’t feel excluded is important, especially because for so long bike riding felt like the province of affluent white people, especially men. The more that other kinds of people feel comfortable being a part of the culture, the richer the experience is for everybody.

P.A.: How did you first hear about the Saint Augustine’s University cycling team?P.F: I learned a little bit about the Saint Augustine’s team just through social media and this idea that the kids are connected to a historically black university. They were going to get into cyclocross, which is one of the nichier areas of bike racing, and that just warms my heart. The idea that that this group of people who would normally not be a part of that subculture were suddenly getting the chance to join. That team getting a platform and people paying attention to it is one piece of a larger puzzle where people who are fans of bike racing are just seeing all these instances where where people who weren’t part of the culture just a few years ago are being welcomed into it.

P.A.: What does it mean for Black folks to get on bikes?

P.F.: There have been Black people racing bikes for a pretty long time in the US, but they’ve always been like lonely outsiders. Now you get this feeling like tides have shifted. I’m excited about that kind of inclusivity coming to bike racing. I think that Justin Williams and the Legion of Los Angeles team, that when you show up to a race and the people there reflect your community, reflect the city you live in, it’s a

totally different feeling. I have been to so many bike races where it was all just middle aged white guys or guys in their twenties. And it doesn’t have that same kind of feeling of like hope and excitement of like being a part of something that reflects the world you live in.

within bike culture, where you could just show up and really just have a sense that like the the multitudes of different kinds of people in our culture are also on bikes. Being part of this rich tapestry of people is makes me feel even more special about loving bikes.

P.A.: What will be the ripple effect of these 12 kids at an HBCU deciding to race bikes?

P.F.: When a team that is made up of of Black racers goes out into the world, their impact is so repercussive in a lot of communities. Young people are not going to even think about about getting on a bike or trying bike racing if they don’t see people out there already that look like them, that have a connection to their world experience. It’s the exponential effects of these pioneers, like they impact like hundreds or thousands of people because someone will be on social media and see something and be like, “This is actually like a world that’s open to me.”

The impact, I think, is enormous.

P.A.: Can bikes change the world?

P.F.: I know that bikes can change the world because I’ve met so many people and been in so many communities where I’ve seen it firsthand.

They can make people’s lives better in a physical way and an emotional way. The ripple effects of how getting people on bikes changes things is profound. There are people who who can literally feel like bikes have saved their lives or just totally changed the arc of their lives. And it has for many.

P.A.: What can bikes teach us?

P.F.: When I think about issues like like race and sexism and community and urbanism and transportation and class, bikes connect to all of those issues. It’s been like an accelerant in the last couple years, where people that didn’t think about that connection now see it. When the racial justice movement exploded people saw these ways that bikes were connected to that issue. They see the struggles of of Black people and indigenous people and women and trans athletes. Bikes become a lens to understand those issues in a personal way that they didn’t see or digest before.

P.A.: Where is all this going, if you look a few years into the future?

P.F.: It’s really exciting to think about where all of this is leading.

Recently for work, I had a Zoom call related to a hip hop project, and I was on the call with 15 people. I was the only white guy on the call. That experience where I got to feel what it was like to be different than everybody else was really exciting. And I see that kind of change happening

P.A.: Is there power in riding bikes?

P.F.: 100% that bikes are like an avenue to power. During the Black Lives Matter protests you saw that that certain communities were using them as a way to activate and be a part of their communities. It became a form of protest. Bikes became a symbol of what they were fighting for, which is why people got so upset when they saw bicycles also in the hands of the police, being instruments of excessive policing that they don’t like. Both sides touched the nerves within bike culture because I think people understand that bikes are symbols of power, of symbols of the good life symbols of people connecting to each other and the place they they live.

P.A.: You mention bike culture a lot. Why is that important?

P.F.: More people are attuned to bike culture now than a year and a half ago. The more people that ride, the better and stronger bike culture is. Having more women, having more black people, having people of all kinds who feel connected to it will just have all these repercussive benefits. It’ll make the bike industry

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ROAD RACING

Spratt, Pannecoucke take top honors in 39th annual LoToJa Classic

Winner: Nathan Spratt (Team Ascent) solos to the finish line at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to win the Men Pro 123’s in the 39th annual LoToJa Classic on Sept. 11. The Cat. 2 cyclist from Millcreek, Utah, set a time of 8:31:18 in the 203-mile road race. Photo by SnakeRiverPhoto.com

By David Bern But first licensed woman to finish is novice Cat. 5 Melissa Aitken.

And she comes close to breaking the women’s course record New cycling talent emerged from morning rain and afternoon wind to take the top podium step in the Men’s and Women’s Pro 123 races during the 39th annual LoToJa Classic on Sept. 11, 2021.

Cat. 2 cyclist Nathan Spratt (Team Ascent Cycling p/b RB Health), 26, of Millcreek, Utah, showed grit in the 203-mile/327 kilometer oneday road race from Logan, Utah, to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort by winning the Men Pro 123’s with a time of 8:31:18.

He soloed across the line at Teton Village after powering away from three breakaway companions in the final kilometers.

“I’m so, so excited to have won,” Spratt said. “I’ve done a lot of podiums, but not a lot of wins.”

Riding in her first LoToJa, Cat. 2 cyclist Aileen Pannecoucke (Team Zone 5), 24, of Pocatello, Idaho, won the Women Pro 123’s with a time of 9:45:36 after riding nearly the entire day in a breakaway with teammate Melissa Aitken (Team Zone 5), 32, of Salt Lake City, and Cat. 2 Jenny Leiser (Team Coda Coaching), 42, of

Winner: Melissa Aitken (Team Zone 5) appears relieved after being the first licensed woman to cross the finish line in the 39th annual LoToJa Classic at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Sept. 11. The Cat. 5 cyclist had only one bicycle race experience before riding LoToJa. She finished with a time of 9:44:15 in the 203-mile road race. Photo by SnakeRiverPhoto.com

Charlotte, North Carolina.

“I am very happy to have won!”

Pannecoucke said. “… I was so nervous. I had never ridden over 103 miles before.”

Although she took top honors in the women’s toughest licensed category, Pannecoucke generously shared kudos with Cat. 5 newcomer and teammate Aitken, who was a revelation in the combined license category women’s race.

Due, in part, to a near mishap, and Pannecoucke’s tactical experience, Aitken opened a gap with less than five miles to go and soloed to the line with a time of 9:44:15. Not only was she the first and fastest woman finisher, but Aitken was also less than 10 minutes off from setting Winner: Cat. 2 Aileen Pannecoucke (right) crosses the line over Cat. 2 Jenny Leiser (Team Coda Coaching) to win the Women Pro 123’s in the a new women’s course record.

Astonishingly, LoToJa was only LoToJa Classic at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Sept. 11. The Cat. 2 cyclist finished with a time of 9:45:36 in the 203-mile road race. Photo by her second — ever — bike race.

“I was so nervous and didn’t think SnakeRiverPhoto.com I would place at all,” Aitken said.

“I looked at the [weather] radar at after, Spratt went to the front.

“But I’m determined and good at not the start one last time,” Spratt said.

“I enjoy the climbs,” he said. “I’m quitting.”

The smell of rain was in the air “It looked like it was going to miss not a pure climber, but I like to make when Spratt and 31 other Men Pro us. But we got pretty wet.” it hurt.”

For the first time since 2005, hard 123’s pedaled away in the dark from Spratt was followed to the sumthe start line at Sunrise Cyclery at rain fell throughout the morning dur- mit by his brother, along with Cat. 5:34 a.m. He and Cat. 3 Marc Spratt ing LoToJa. But that didn’t deter 2 teammate Thomas Moncur (Team — his twin brother, teammate, and two-time winner Clinton Mortley Ascent), 25, Farmington, Utah; training partner — had watched the (2011, 2013) from taking a flyer Cat. 1 and 2019 LoToJa winner weather forecast closely the night shortly after the start. The peloton before. It had rained hard with heavy caught him during the 22-mile climb wind gusts in Logan during registra- to Strawberry Canyon’s 7,424-foothigh summit (57mi/92km). Soon tion packet pickup on Sept. 10.

Roger Arnell (Team Johnson Elite Orthodontics), 36, Farmington, Utah; Cat. 3 Anders Johnson (Team Rouleur Devo p/b DNA), 23, Huntsville, Utah; Cat. 2 Gilberto Melendez (Team Stone House), 33, Eloy, Arizona; and Cat. 3 Danny Van Wagoner (Team Johnson Elite Orthodontics), 29, Farmington, Utah.

The seven-man break descended into Bear Lake Valley and stayed together through the first feedzone at Montpelier (76mi/122km) and over 6,923-foot-high Geneva Summit (84mi/135km).

But on the four-mile climb to 7,630-foot-high Salt River Pass (106mi/171km), which features a 9-percent pitch during the last mile, the break was reduced to Spratt, Melendez, Johnson, and Arnell. Johnson took the King of the Mountain prize.

Spratt said the four-man break worked well together through Star Valley to Alpine Junction (156mi/251km) and to and after Hoback Junction (178mi/286km).

He said everyone agreed not to attack on the bike path to Wilson (196mi/315km) because of recreational cyclists also using the route.

But Spratt brought an end to the accord after the foursome turned onto Village Road for the final seven miles (11km) to the finish.

“Just after we got on Village Road, I did a hard attack and Roger [Arnell] bridged up to me,” Spratt said.

Johnson and Melendez did too.

Spratt said the four men then began to easy pedal until one would commit. Arnell made the first big move.

But Spratt didn’t panic.

“I played the waiting game,” he said. “I waited for Anders [Johnson] to bridge and I followed his wheel.”

Cameron Hoffman, after winning LoToJa for a fifth time last year, said that Nathan Spratt was his biggest rival and concern on the road during the 2020 race. “He is really, really strong,” Hoffman said.

That strength Hoffman highly regards went on display after Spratt and Johnson made contact with Arnell.

“I went as hard as I could for 15 seconds,” Spratt said. “I left it all out

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Strawberry descent: Nathan Spratt (Team Ascent) leads a 7-man break as it descends into Bear Lake Valley from the summit of Strawberry Canyon in the 39th annual LoToJa Classic on Sept. 11. Spratt went on to win the Pro Men 123’s in the 203-mile road race. Photo by SnakeRiverPhoto.com

Almost there: With the Grand Teton looming in the background, racers cross the Wilson Bridge bike path in the 39th annual LoToJa Classic on Sept. 11. While crossing the bridge, cyclists have only eight miles left to the finish line in the 203-mile road race from Logan, Utah, to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Photo by SnakeRiverPhoto.com

off the front. Pannecoucke followed, it was likely that she and Leiser and the two flyers soon put a gap on would have eventually caught Aitken the bunch. About 20 minutes later, in Star Valley.

Aitken and Leiser bridged up and the Together, the three women four women hammered in the rain descended Salt River Pass, rolled through Cache Valley. through Star Valley and Alpine The break stayed together up Junction, and rode alongside the and over Strawberry Summit. But scenic Snake River during the last Smallman dropped off the back and 46-mile leg to Teton Village. They called it a day during the push to worked together, but with about 10 Montpelier. Pannecoucke, Aitken miles go to, Pannecoucke noticed and Leiser rode over Geneva that she and Aitken were doing lonSummit and stayed together to the ger pulls. Leiser looked tired. base of Salt River Pass.

On South Park Loop Road and There, Pannecoucke and Leiser the bike path bridge at Wilson, it watched the lighter and smaller appeared the trio would ride together Aitken ride away to the summit, to the line and settle matters with a where she won QOM honors. sprint. But that possible outcome “I have a lot to learn about racing,” suddenly changed after they had Long climb: Anders Johnson (right) looks determined to win KOM honors Aitken said. “… But I’m super com- crossed the bridge. in the Pro Men 123’s on Salt River Pass during the 39th annual LoToJa petitive and good at climbing. … On According to Pannecoucke, Classic on Sept. 11. The Cat. 2 Team Roleur Devo rider was the fastest man to the top and also took third place in the 203-mile road race. Also Salt River I knew I would do it well.” Aitken was slightly ahead when the pictured are Nathan Spratt, Roger Arnell and Gilberto Melendez. Photo by Which she did. The former runner three neared the right turn transiSnakeRiverPhoto.com and triathlete — who recently turned tion from the bike path onto Village on the table — a 10-minute effort. A lots of riders with concussions. I to cycling, trained for LoToJa on a Road. A recreational cyclist, going mile to go I saw that I had a decent didn’t get hurt, but it broke my stationary bike indoors during the in the same direction as them on the gap, but I kept the power on to the Ridley Noah that I got from Lotto- pandemic with outdoor rides only bike path, appeared to veer to the left on weekends, and did her first bike just as Aitken was about to turn right Soudal. I cried.” barriers.”

Yet despite having raced in race last June — set the fifth-ever onto Village Road.

He joyfully crossed the line alone, “I thought they were going to crash followed 26 seconds later by Arnell Belgium against elite women fastest Salt River QOM at 16:14. at 8:31:44, Johnson in 3rd at 8:31:59 cyclists, on narrow roads at high After reaching the top, Aitken made and I hit my brakes,” Pannecoucke and Melendez in 4th at 8:32:07. speeds, Pannecoucke said LoToJa’s a quick bathroom stop at the neutral said. The mishap didn’t occur, but by Marc Spratt took 5th at 8:41:35, Van distance and nearly 10,000 vertical feed zone. Pannecoucke and Leiser the time she got going again, Aitken Wagoner 6th at 8:50:06, Moncur feet of climbing made her “nervous.” reached the summit after Aitken had a gap.

Although Pannecoucke still felt 7th at 8:50:07, J. Trevor Robinson What also unnerved her was her stepped out of a port-a-loo.

“I had told Melissa [Aitken] good and was eager to sprint for the 8th at 8:54:44, Matthew Bailey 9th team’s race-day strategy: to attack at 9:04:28, and Sean Burke 10th at from the start and break the current before the climb to keep going if she win, she chose to hold back. The women’s record of 9:35:00 that was wanted to keep going,” Pannecoucke reason: A teammate was up the road 90:04:32. said. “But she waited for us.” and the finish line was only a few “I was ecstatic,” Spratt said about set in 2013.

Pannecoucke indicated that miles away.

The attack went as planned when his victory. “My parents were there And another: Regardless of catas crew. I was stoked for them and the combined field of 44 licensed Aitken was smart to wait at the women left Sunrise Cyclery at 6:46 summit instead of going alone in egory and age, all licensed women for my brother.”

Spratt, a native of Indiana who a.m. Cat. 2 Ingrid Smallman (Team Star Valley and wasting energy long cyclists at LoToJa start together moved to Utah in 2017 after gradu- Zone 5), 36, of Alpine, Utah, shot before the finish. Pannecoucke said because of lower field numbers. ating from the University of Purdue, said that he comes from an endurance sports background. He switched from triathlons to road cycling fulltime during his junior year in college.

He said he plans to defend his LoToJa title next year, along with entering several gravel races, including Unbound Gravel and Crusher in the Tushar.

Pannecoucke also comes from an endurance sports background — one most serious cyclists would admire.

Born and raised in Belgium, she immigrated to the U.S. in 2015 after earning a swimming scholarship to the University of Idaho. Although a competitive swimmer, bicycle racing is deeply etched in her DNA. “My dad is a cyclist, my grandmother was a cyclist, my great aunt was good on the track. … and some other family members were pros,” Pannecoucke said. “Although I was a swimmer, I started bicycle racing in Belgium when I was 16. …

My first race was very tough, very intense. There was a big crash and

They are also allowed to ride together, but respective category wins are maintained despite mixed-category finishes.

“The gap was big enough it was up to Jen [Leiser] to pull [and close the gap],” Pannecoucke said. “I didn’t want to reel in Melissa [Aitken] and then have Jen [Leiser] sprint for the win over us. Jen was tired, but I had no idea how good of a sprinter she is. I didn’t want Melissa and me to get beat at the end. It was the right decision.”

As a result, the gap grew to over a minute. Unaware of the team tactics being deployed behind her, Aitken seized the moment. She went as hard as she could.

“I’m a runner. I want to beat everyone,” Aitken said, jokingly.

“But I wanted to be the first woman in.”

She said that she felt miserable at Alpine Junction and her back was cramping. But with a few miles to go, she felt energized. When she crossed the line, she felt both “shock and pride.”

“I had never gone over 100 miles before,” Aitken said. “LoToJa was on my bucket list … I just wanted to ride with my team [in the race] until I couldn’t anymore.”

Aitken said the win has made her realize that “if I keep working at this, I could be really good. The door unlocked and look what I can do!”

Pannecoucke said it was intense with how it all played out on Village Road to the finish.

“Jen and I got to sprint at the end, and that was fun,” she said. “…

I’m happy with how I rode the race.

Everyone worked together all day. …

We all three deserved it. It was an adventure for the three of us.”

Leiser took second with a time of 9:45:37, and Cat. 3 Lauren Riedle (Team Alp Cycles), 29, of Denver, Colorado, took third at 10:01:39.

Except for Smallman, there were no other Women Pro 123’s that left the start line in Logan. Pannecoucke said she plans to defend her LoToJa title next year.

To underscore the feat of Aitken’s finishing time of 9:44:15, the next fastest women in her category (Cat. 5) had finish times over 11 hours.

The Men’s and Women’s Pro 123 races at LoToJa always get the biggest headlines, but in all there were 1,500 USA Cycling licensed and unlicensed riders at this year’s start

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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

Contender Bicycles

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

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

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

Pedego Electric Bikes

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

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

Utah Mountain Biking

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

Payson

Nebo Peaks Cycles

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

Provo/Orem/Springville

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

Wasatch Touring

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

South and West Valley

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

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

Bingham Cyclery

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

Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes

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

Hangar 15 Bicycles

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

Hangar 15 Bicycles

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

Mad Dog Cycles

Racer’s Cycle Service

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

Taylor’s Bike Shop 1520 N. 200 W. Provo, UT 84604 (801) 377-8044 taylorsbikeshop.com

ARIZONA

Cave Creek

Flat Tire Bike Shop

6032 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-488-5261 flattirebikes.com

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COLORADO

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

Sedona Absolute Bikes

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

Thunder Mountain Bikes 1695 W. Hwy 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 928-282-1106 thundermountainbikes.com

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

Over the Edge Sports

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

Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop

1693 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA 93463 805-688-6263 www.djsbikeshop.com

115 13th Ave South Nampa, ID 83651 208-466-7655 www.rollinghcycles.com

Teton Bike

Victor/Driggs

490 W. Broadway Jackson, Wyoming 83001 307-690-4715 tetonbike.com

Teton Village Sports

WYOMING

Wilson Backcountry Sports

Jackson Area

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

3285 W Village Drive Teton Village, WY 83025 tetonvillagesports.com

1230 Ida Lane Wilson, WY 83014 307-733-5228 wilsonbackcountry.com

IDAHO

520 W Broadway Ave # 3 Jackson, Wyoming 83001 307-733-5335 hobacksports.com

Hoff’s Bike Smith 265 W. Broadway Jackson, WY 83001 307-203-0444 hoffsbikesmith.cm

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

Boise

Bob’s Bicycles

Hoback Sports

Rolling H Cycles

1160 Alpine Ln, Jackson, WY 83001 307-200-6144 thehubbikes.com

202 E Aspen Ave Fruita, CO 81521 970-858-7220 otesports.com

Fitzgeralds Bicycles

CALIFORNIA

The Hub

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

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

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

Idaho Falls Bill’s Bike and Run

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

930 Pier View Dr Idaho Falls, ID 208-522-3341 billsbikeandrun.com

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

Dave’s Bike Shop

Sturtevants

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

Intergalatic Bicycle Service

263 N. Woodruff Idaho Falls, ID 83401 208-360-9542 intergalacticbicycleservice.tumblr.com

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

Pocatello

NEVADA

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

Bill’s Bike and Run 113 S 2nd W Rexburg, ID 208-932-2719 billsbikeandrun.com

Twin Falls Epic Elevation Sports

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

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

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WESTERN STATES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Calendar Notes Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coranavirus crisis, we have updated as many events as we can.

If you are an event promoter, please email any updates to calendar@cyclingutah.com.

If you are a participant, and your event has been postponed or rescheduled, please consider deferring your entry to the new date, or donating your entry to the event promoter so that their event will be back in the future. Event promoters must invest thousands of dollars before the day of the event, and many are hurting as

Utah 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 6:009:00; Race Saturday, May through September, Kevin , 801-698-1490, kevin@klikphoto.net, lrbmx. com, radcanyonbmx.com/Rad_Canyon_ Legacy_Outdoor_Schedule_2014.pdf

Advocacy Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy Group. They work on education and other bike related advocacy., Crys Lee, 385-831-1515, crys@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, 801-393-2304, 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, 435-632-8215, lukas@mooseknuckleralliance.org, mooseknuckleralliance.org Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435-649-6839, charlie@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-824-5339, bonnevilleshorelinetrail@gmail.com, bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, run by volunteers. The mission of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) Coalition is to assist city, county, state and federal agencies and other public and private partners in completing a multi-use trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor and the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, 801-694-8925, parleystrail@gmail. com, parleystrail.org Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please join us every first Thursday of the month at 5 pm at 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a more

a result of the global pandemic.

Your support is needed.

Event promoters must invest thousands of dollars before the day of the event, and many are hurting as a result of the global pandemic.

Cycling West will endeavor to keep the calendar as current as possible. Please also check our online calendar here: cyclingutah.com/event-calendars/ Happy Cycling!

Dave Iltis Editor and Publisher bicycle-friendly community., Heather Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@gmail.com, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail. com, bikeprovo.org Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, dmbta.org Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutahbicycle@ gmail.com, southernutahbicyclealliance.org WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801-6298757, 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, 307-4138464, , wyopath.org Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, 303417-1544, info@bicyclecolorado.org, bicyclecolorado.org Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor Lonsdale, bznbybike@gmail.com, Doug Haberman, 406449-2787, 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 Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, heatpolocompany@gmail.com, facebook.com/ groups/189631497724953/, beehivebikepolo. wordpress.com Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27.

Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 pm.

Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, 435-6494806, scottdudevoir@colesport.com, colesport. com, mountaintrails.org Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride for families. This will be a monthly ride, the 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, lee.chung@gmail.com, facebook.com/groups/109360246125277 Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 behind Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Christian Clemens, 385528-1158, 801-440-0546, christian@crankslc.com,

August 2-3, 2022 — Big Gear Show, Park City, UT, Bike and Outdoor gear show for retailers only, Lance Camisasca, lance@thebiggearshow. com, September 22, 2022 — World Car Free Day, Everywhere, UT, Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, None , noemail@cyclingutah. com, worldcarfree.net

Mountain Bike Tours and Festivals January 28-30, 2022 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Scottsdale, AZ, 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!, Gene and Ilse Hamilton, 970261-1869, 435 260 7696, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net February 11-13, 2022 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Tucson, AZ, 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!, Gene and Ilse Hamilton, 970261-1869, 435 260 7696, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net March 11-13, 2022 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Sedona, AZ, 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 March 18-April 24, 2022 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Multiple camps, see the website for dates, 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 March 25-27, 2022 — Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival, Hurricane, UT, Ride with us on worldclass singletrack at the foothills of Zion National Park. Join us for 3 days of bike festival shenanigans, awesome demo bike & gear, Expo with great food and shopping, bike shuttles, skills clinics, Zion Brewery beer garden, dinner, prizes and more!, DJ Morisette, 435-635-5455, humtbfestival@gmail.com, hurricanemtbfestival.com, otesports.com April 16-October 15, 2022 — MTB the White Rim Trail, Moab, UT, The quintessential Moab multi day bike ride, in Canyonlands National Park. 13 trips to choose from, 3 & 4 days. Small Groups.

Outfitted by professional guides. Don’t let the name fool you, Holiday River Expeditions knows biking., Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, 801-2662087, karen.holidayriver@gmail.com, Natalie Osborn, natalie.holidayriver@gmail.com, bikeraft.com April 28-October 9, 2022 — MTB San Rafael Swell Tour, San Rafael Swell, UT, Holiday river expeditions has two tours available:the first is from AprilMay and the second is in Sept/October. Each includes biking, yoga & stargazing and partners with Salt Lake City’s Clark Planetarium. Bike, enjoy the most under the radar recreation area in Utah. “The Swell” offers world class mountain biking and dark skies for nighttime stargazing.

Joined by a Yoga facilitator to stretch out all the kinks after a day in the saddle., Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, 801-266-2087, karen.holidayriver@ gmail.com, Natalie Osborn, natalie.holidayriver@gmail.com, bikeraft.com April 29-May 1, 2022 — MECCA MTB Festival, Green River, UT, 36th 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 April 29-2, 2022 — BetterRide Women’s MTB Camp, Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s Women-Only Mountain Bike Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching covers the same core skills as the co-ed camps in a supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere. 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 17-20, 2022 — 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 9 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 May 20-22, 2022 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Fruita, CO, Multiple camps, see the website for dates, 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 June 4, 2022 — Weiser River Trail Ride, Council, ID, A one day gravel mountain bike ride of either 28

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Snack stops., Ron Hundahl, 208-566-1025 , 208253-4433, octobertrek@gmail.com, kotaho. com/annual-bike-ride, weiserrivertrail.org July 3-September 11, 2022 — 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 rate. 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 August 6, 2022 — Dirty Bear Gravel , Big Bear Lake, CA, 50 mile gravel ride, part of the Tour de Big Bear, Chris Barnes, 951-970-6720, 909-8780707, bigbearcycling@gmail.com, bigbearcycling.com/tour-de-big-bear-cycling-west/, bigbearcycling.com August 19-21, 2022 — Outerbike Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears on world class trails.

Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films, at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Mark Sevenoff, 800-8452453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit. com, outerbike.com September 30-October 2, 2022 — Outerbike Moab, Moab, UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears on world class trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films, 7000 N. Hwy 191 at Moab Brands Trailhead, Mark Sevenoff, 800845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit. com, outerbike.com October 1-2, 2022 — October Trek, Weiser, ID, 2 day mountain bike gravel ride, 86 mile rails-totrails conversion trail from New Meadows to Weiser, Idaho. Supported ride with meals and camping., Ron Hundahl, 208-566-1025 , 208253-4433, octobertrek@gmail.com, Pat Trainor, 208-253-4433, 208-571-7447, blheron@ctcweb. net, weiserrivertrail.org/octobertrek.html, kotaho.com/octobertrekinformation/

Utah Weekly MTB Race Series April 27-August 3, 2022 — Weekly Race Series, 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, 435-200-3239 (Wasatch), 801-223-4849 (Sundance), races@ weeklyraceseries.com, weeklyraceseries.com

Regional Weekly MTB Race Series May 13-June 6, 2022 — Sessions 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, 303-503-4616, jen@teamevergreen.org, teamevergreen.org

Utah Mountain Bike and Gravel Racing February 26, 2022 — Red Rock Desert Rampage ICUP, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, The XC opener on the traditional Desert Rampage course, with approximately 6 mile lap at Green Valley., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup. com, ridesouthernutah.com March 11-13, 2022 — True GRIT Epic Bike Race, National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Series (NUE) 100 and Marathon SE, Santa Clara, UT, Epic ultra-endurance mountain bike race with 100 and 50 mile options over tough and technical terrain. Course is a 50 mile loop. Staggered starts at 7am, 9am and 11am - cut off time is 6pm, choose from open category with cash purse. Finish with live music, vendors and beer garden. Gravel race and stage race options, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces. com, truegritepic.com March 26, 2022 — Good Vibes in Santa Clara, Intermountain Cup, Santa Clara, UT, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah.com

April 2, 2022 — 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 30, 2022 — The Cactus Hugger ICUP, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, XC race #2 in the series. Fast & fun new course at Desert Canyons Trail Complex, using combination of existing Secret Sauce and Pushing Tin trails, as well as dirt roads, and new connecting trails., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah.com May 14, 2022 — 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 21, 2022 — 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., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah.com June 11, 2022 — Wasatch 50, Intermountain Cup, Heber, UT, The Wasatch 50 (formerly Wasatch Back) course is a truly epic route through some of Utah’s beautiful high country. This 21 mile loop (+/-) features roughly 1,700 feet of climbing per lap and tackles almost the entirety of the Coyote Loop trail starting and finishing at the UVU-Wasatch campus., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com June 18, 2022 — Fast Times at Richfield ICUP, Intermountain Cup, Richfield, UT, Check back for complete details. , Margaret Gibson, 435229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com July 9, 2022 — The Crusher in the Tushar, Beaver, UT, 70 grueling miles exploring Southern Utah’s Tushar Mountains on a mix of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. Features 10,000+ of climbing traversing Utah’s highest and most scenic roads. Join us for the original mixed-surface gravel and road classic!, Treva Worrel, crusher@ltevents.zendesk. com, tusharcrusher.com July 16, 2022 — The Rage at Snowbird ICUP, Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, XC race.

Snowbird has done a great job with some new trails and creating trails for real MTB racing with a great mix of fast flowy single track, service roads, and a few short technical sections to keep you on your toes. 5-25 miles, 570’ elevation gain per lap. Beginning just above the Tram Plaza at Snowbird Center on the dirt road, this 5.1 mile course offers up approximately 570ft of climbing per lap. , Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com August 6, 2022 — Powder Mountain ICUP, Intermountain Cup, Powder Mountain, UT, 360° panoramic views all along the course, and promises fast and exciting riding with a starting elevation of 8,200 feet and a maximum elevation of approximately 8,900 feet. 7-mile lap of the network with approximately 1,400 feet of climbing starting from the Timberline Lodge., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com August 20, 2022 — Cedar City Fire Road 100 Gravel Grinder, Cedar City, UT, 100K or 60K options - with over 80% dirt! Chip timed. Prizes for top finishers., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, gravelgrinder.com August 20, 2022 — Brian Head Endurance, Intermountain Cup, Brian Head, UT, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com August 27, 2022 — Wasatch All-Road Bicycle Race, Ventum Racing, Heber , UT, Features the toughest climb in gravel and postcard views in Utah’s hidden gem, Heber Valley. The event will offer three challenging distances, local food, entertainment, and a $10,000 prize purse split evenly between the male and female open categories., Jeff Louder, jeff@thewasatchallroad.com, thewasatchallroad.com October 7, 2022 — Stupid Pony, Eagle Mountain, UT, Prepare to ride bikes and have a punished butt for 200 miles from Eagle Mountain to Wendover on the historic Pony Express Trail., Robert Kennedy, 319-551-6174, stupidponyride@ gmail.com, saltylizard100.com October 8, 2022 — Salty Lizard 100, Wendover, UT, Blasting around the West Desert for fun and profit, this race is only an hour and a half west of Salt Lake City. The Salty Lizard 100 showcases the best of Wendover’s amazing gravel roads with views of towering peaks and the Bonneville Salt Flats. Circling the Silver Island Range, the 106-mile route gives riders of all abilities the chance to check off an early-season century or experience a well-supported day out in the desert with friends. , Robert Kennedy, 319-551-6174, stupidponyride@gmail.com, saltylizard100.com November 5-6, 2022 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, The longest one day race: this event is held annually over the Fall Back time change, giving an extra bonus hour. The atmosphere is all about friends and fun. There is always a huge costume contest, vendors, midnight pie, and late stories around a fire. Choose from Solo, Duo, 4 person, 5 person or a team of 10, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, 25hoursinfroghollow.com

WINTER 2022 CYCLINGWEST.COM 19 Regional Mountain Bike and Gravel Racing ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond January 2, 2022 — 6 Hours in the Papago powered

by SRAM, Tempe, AZ, 6 hours in the Papago will test you like never before. Get ready for a highly entertaining course to kick off your racing season. Ride solo, with a friend or on a team to tackle this looped course in Tempe’s infamous Papago Park to rack up as many laps as possible., Jeff Frost, 928-380-0633, canisbleu@gmail. com, 12hoursinthepapago.com January 7-9, 2022 — JayP’s Backyard Fat Bike Pursuit 200km or 200 mile, JayP’s Backyard Series, Island Park/West Yellowstone, ID, 2 Distances- 60 km or 200 k. These endurance events take on an expedition feel and you will need to have outdoor winter camping skills., Jay Petervary, 307-413-2248, jaypetervary@gmail. com, fatpursuit.com January 14-16, 2022 — DVO Nevada State Gravity Championships, DH, Enduro, and DS, 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 0n-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, downhillmike.com January 28-30, 2022 — Borealis Fat Bike World Championship, New Richmond, WI, 6th annual Borealis Fat Bike World Championships presented by Upslope Brewing Company. Join us for 3 days of races, demos, great beer, and excellent times! Winter townie crit too on Sunday!, Kat Cooke, 970-349-6438, events@cbchamber. com, Dave Ochs, 970-349-7324, info@cbmba. org, crestedbuttemountainbike.com/borealisfat-bike-world-championships/ February 4-6, 2022 — Singlespeed Arizona, Cave Creek, AZ, facebook.com/SingleSpeedArizona/ February 6, 2022 — Old Man Winter Bike Rally, Lyons, CO, An epic winter adventure featuring 50 K or 100 K of rolling gravel roads, classic Boulder County climbs, fast tarmac, and the infamous Rowena Trail, Josh Kravetz, 303-4080747, josh@adventurefit.com, oldmanwinterrally. com February 6, 2022 — Luchetti Gravel Race, Albequerque, NM, Hawke Morgan, 505-2596885, hawke@bcdracing.com, bcdracing.com February 11-13, 2022 — DVO Mob n Mojave DH, DS, and 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 0n-site camping with bathroom/ shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike. com, downhillmike.com February 18-20, 2022 — 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, Tuscon, AZ, Riding sinuous single track in the Sonoran Desert, the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Presented by Tucson Medical Center is one of the largest 24 hour events in the world. Come join the event the mountain bike community has been raving about for years!, Dave Castro, 520623-1584, info@epicrides.com, epicrides.com February 19, 2022 — Stanley Winterfest 40 Fat Bike Fondo, Stanley, ID, Stanley’s Annual Winterfest Fatbike Fondo! This challenging 40km race winds through exciting and varied terrain located within the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Come for the race, stay for the music, food and fun Winterfest activities., CJ Sherlock, 208-412-8343, 208-774-8343, Information@stanleycc.org, Jason Bosley, 614-

260-4468, info@stanleywinterfest.com, stanleycc. org, stanleywinterfest.com February 19, 2022 — Frisco Freeze Fat Bike Race, Frisco, CO, This fun course showcases amazing views of Buffalo Mountain and the Ten Mile Range. Held on the Frisco Nordic Ski Trails, Linsey Joyce, 970-668-9133, linseyj@townoffrisco.com, townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/ frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/ February 27, 2022 — Endless Sky Gravel Race, Tome, NM, Hawke Morgan, 505-259-6885, hawke@bcdracing.com, bcdracing.com March 5, 2022 — Galactic Gravel Grinder, Cedar Hill, NM, 4 distances. 10 Mile, 35 Mile, 55 mile and 90 miles. Taking place on Gas Field Roads in San Juan County New Mexico, Neil Hannum, 970-759-2126, aztecadventures01@gmail.com, William Farmer, 505-402-3959, gfarmer360@ gmail.com, 2wheelventures.wixsite.com/website March 11-13, 2022 — The Drift Fat Bike Race and Ride, Pinedale, WY, 13 or 28 miles, and 100 mile run, bike, or ski, Upper Green River Valley, held on a groomed trail in the Wind River Range in the area of the Continental Divide Trail, 100 mile race starts on March 11th at 9 AM. The 13 mile starts March 13th at 9 AM and the 28 mile March 13th at 8 AM., Keri Hull, 907-306-9806, keri.koger@ gmail.com, thedrift100.com March 11-13, 2022 — Cactus Cup, Fountain Hills, AZ, Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage race, its history dates back to 1991. This is 3 days of racing to crack open the season featuring a Short Track, XC and Enduro event. To chase the Cactus Cup and capture the overall title, all 3 days of the stage race must be completed.

STXC, Enduro, XC40, kids race. Held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Sage , sage@thecactuscup.com, thecactuscup.com March 16-April 14, 2022 — San Juan College Shootout Series, Farmington, NM, 4 Spring Races, 2 Short Track and 2 Enduro style events. Taking place on weekdays at 6 Graves Bike Park in Farmington, NM, Neil Hannum, 970-759-2126, aztecadventures01@gmail.com, William Farmer, 505-402-3959, gfarmer360@gmail.com, 2wheelventures.wixsite.com/website March 19-20, 2022 — Echo Red 2 Red XC MTB Race, Pendleton, OR, 12, 24, 32 miles, sponsored by Echo Bike & Board, Stephanie Myers, 541-289-2444, 541-376-8500, echored2redxc@ hotmail.com, Brian Cimmiyotti, 541-371-3303, 509-374-8424, scottscycleandsports@gmail.com, echored2red.com March 19, 2022 — Roost the Ridges Enduro, Farmington, NM, 3 Timed Stages. 7 Sisters, Wild Bill & Lake View Trails in the Farmington Glade Recreation Area, Neil Hannum, 970-759-2126, aztecadventures01@gmail.com, William Farmer, 505-402-3959, gfarmer360@gmail.com, 2wheelventures.wixsite.com/website March 26-29, 2022 — Bosque MTB Stage Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las Lunes, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Hawke Morgan, 505-259-6885, hawke@bcdracing.com, bcdracing.com, nmors.org April 2, 2022 — Tommy Knocker 10, Silver City, NM, 10 hour race, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com April 2, 2022 — 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 15-17, 2022 — DVO Reaper Madness DH ~ DS ~ Enduro, DVO Winter Gravity Series at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV, Open practice on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Trails hand built by the late Brent Thompson, gnarly on the top half and fast open ridge tops for the 2nd half.

Free on-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, downhillmike.com April 16, 2022 — 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 23, 2022 — 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, quadbusting hills, breathtaking views, wildlife cameos, epic adventure and of course, fun., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, jen@teamevergreen. org, Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, director@ bicyclerace.com, Morgan Murri, 303-475-6053, morgan@desertgravel.com, desertgravel.com, teamevergreen.org April 30, 2022 — 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 May 6-7, 2022 — US Bank 18 Hours of Fruita, Fruita, CO, 17th Annual event at Highline Lake State Park, an oasis in the desert with the famous midnight start. Limited to 100 teams and 30 solos., Mike Heaston, 970-858-7220, emgmh@ emgcolorado.com, George Gatseos, 970-8587220, fruita@otesports.com, 18hrsoffruita.com May 8, 2022 — Tome Gravel Race, Tome, NM, Hawke Morgan, 505-259-6885, hawke@bcdracing.com, bcdracing.com May 13-15, 2022 — Grand Junction Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Grand Junction, CO, Participants will climb their way out of downtown Grand Junction onto the Uncompahgre Plateau (the world’s largest mesa), while connecting some of the area’s favorite technically challenging singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment in the world famous Lunch Loops trail system and beyond., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@ epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides. com, epicrides.com May 14, 2022 — The Pony Xpress Gravel 160, Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, Trinidad, CO, 160 km and 80 km options. Held on gravel roads northwest of Trinidad, CO. Working head and tail light and helmet are required.

Maps will be adequate for 70 km but GPS is preferred for 160 km option. 6th Annual, ride through the picturesque Spanish Peaks. This event will also include an electric bicycle class with a start time 30 minutes after the event begins., Phil Schweizer, 877-743-3566, 719-4840477, phil_koobisaddles@msn.com, coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/pony-xpress/ the-race May 14, 2022 — Wild Horse Gravel, Outside Events Cycling Series, De Beque, CO, Back for 2021, Wild Horse Gravel showcases the unique high desertscape of the Western Slope. Hosted on the luxury High Lonesome Ranch, riders will be treated to a country cook-out, campfire, cabins, camping – or glamping – and the best local music. In addition to being hidden well, The High Lonesome Ranch and its surrounding area isn’t open to riding year-round, so participants benefit from exclusive access to this secret stash of wild-west gravel. You’ll only be disappointed if you were hoping for a bunch of auto traffic on the route., Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline.com May 14, 2022 — 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, 303249-1112, reid_delman@geminiadventures.com, Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com, geminiadventures.com May 21, 2022 — Gowdy Grinder, Cheyenne, WY, Cross country mountain bike race that takes place on the trails of Curt Gowdy State Park in southeastern Wyoming. The beginner races are on a course with a handful of short technical sections, but mostly smooth riding. The more advanced categories will find plenty of challenging riding typical of Curt Gowdy., Jodee Pring, 307-631-2980, WyoXMTB@gmail.com, wyohsmtbikeracing.com/fundraising-via-ourlocal-race-the-gowdy-grinder May 21, 2022 — Paydirt, Carson City, NV, VIP Pioneer’s Camp will be held from September 8th-10th with the main race/celebration occurring on September 11th. The perfect blend of competition and camaraderie; Paydirt is equal parts race and celebration. With Bike Monkey’s Road Rally format; racing takes place on designated segments. It’s the perfect mix of full-gas racing while allowing you time to socialize, regroup, and enjoy the bounty of our aid stations. , Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@ bikemonkey.net, stetinaspaydirt.com June 3-5, 2022 — Lost and Found Gravel Grinder, Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Portola, CA, 101, 61, 39 mile gravel rides, Live acoustic music, excellent food and beverages, Greg Williams, willie@ sierratrails.org, Sierra Trails , info@sierratrails.org, lostandfoundbikeride.com June 4, 2022 — Elephant Rock Sunrise to Sunset, Outside Events Cycling Series, Castle Rock, CO, 12 hour endurance race on a moderately technical off-road course. Register as an individual or form a team that loves to shred for a memorable day of racing, camaraderie and laughs., Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline.com June 4, 2022 — 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 11, 2022 — 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, 775289-6042, 775-296-2162, krobeg@mwpower.net, Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, kyle.horvath@elynevada.net, elynevada.net/fears-tears-and-beers/ June 11, 2022 — Truckee Dirt Fondo, Truckee, CA, Three days of activities with a competitive offroad 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 June 18, 2022 — 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 22-26, 2022 — Junior Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, For the sixth year, the biggest kids’ bike party on the planet will be held in Crested Butte, the birthplace of mountain biking. A mountain bike festival will be held to celebrate getting more kids on bikes; and we would love to have you join us for both non-competitive fes-

tive events as well as competitive racing, Amy Nolan, 970-596-4085, director@juniorbikeweek. com, juniorbikeweek.com July 10, 2022 — Torreon-Tajique Twice Gravel Race, Tajique, NM, Hawke Morgan, 505-2596885, hawke@bcdracing.com, bcdracing.com July 23, 2022 — Butte 100 Races, Butte, MT, Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options, and a Sorini 25 mile option. 14th Annual, Stephanie Sorini, 406-490-7632, stephaniesorini@butte100.com, butte100.com July 23, 2022 — Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset, Outside Events Cycling Series, Winter Park, CO, Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset will be held in conjunction with Crooked Gravel. The 12-hour relay format and the section of trails used in Sunrise to Sunset are just above town, making access and relaxation between laps super easy. The option to race in teams, from two person to five person squads, gives teammates not on course a chance to enjoy the festive and mountainous atmosphere., Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline.com July 23, 2022 — Crooked Gravel, Outside Events Cycling Series, Winter Park, CO, This ride is held in conjunction with Sunrise Sunset Winter Park. The 65- and 93-mile routes get right down to business, taking riders from downtown Winter Park onto remote gravel roads and up into the mountains.

With high altitude, panoramic views and crisp mountain air, you’ll be fired up before the ride even starts! , Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline.com August 6, 2022 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, 12th Annual! Registration opens February 21, 2022.

The 100 K category will be capped at 250 racers and the 50 K category at 300 racers. There will not be a 100-mile race this year The racecourse is on an IMBA Epic trail at Grand Targhee. The 100 k is a NUE marathon series race, Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@ grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee.com/pierreshole-50-100-mountain-bike-race/ August 6, 2022 — Maah Daah Hey 100, Medora, ND, The Maah Daah Hey 100 race course takes you across one of the most majestic single-track adventures in the world, with miles of uninterrupted trail through the heart of the rugged Badlands. Make no mistake, this event will push competitive riders to their limits while giving every participant an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives., experienceland.org August 13-14, 2022 — Oak Flats MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Albequerque, NM, Well marked course with a separate kids course and equal pay. Family oriented, spectator friendly, with unique hand made trophies, a positive atmosphere and more. Fast, flowy course with a little bit of everything for everybody. Event Saturday: Cat 3, Cat 2 & Short track for Pro and Cat 1; Sunday:Juniors, Kids, Pro & Cat 1, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Par , 505-730-2615, parmenides.orpinel@gmail.com, nmors.org, oakflatsmtb.com August 14, 2022 — SBT GRVL Gravel Grinder, Steamboat Springs, CO, 6:30 am on Yampa Street, Steamboat Springs, CO. Four distances: 37/64/104/142 miles with 2000/4000/6000/9000 feet of climbing, respectively. Mixed surface with the majority on hard packed gravel roads, Amy Charity, 970-215-4045, info@sbtgrvl.com, sbtgrvl.com August 21, 2022 — The Last Best Ride Gravel, Whitefish, MT, 48 and 78 miles, Jessica Cerra, ridewhitefish@gmail.com, thelastbestridemt. com August 22, 2022 — Big Sky Spectaculaire Gravel Race, Bozeman, MT, An 895 mile single-stage, self-supported competitive adventure bike ride around Southwest and Central Montana. 373 miles of gravel in 15 segments. Time bonuses available, Big Sky Spectaculaire , bssheadquarters@gmail.com, bigskyspectaculaire.com August 27, 2022 — Big Sky Biggie, Big Sky, MT, Starting in Big Sky’s Town Center (Meadow Village) and climbing into the scenic views from Lone Peak and Buck Ridge, riders will ride some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment, Natalie Osborne, 907-223-0858, natalie@ bigskybiggie.com, bigskybiggie.com August 27, 2022 — La Tierra Torture Mountain Bike Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Santa Fe, NM, fast and flowy course, Jan Bear, 505-6704665, janbea@gmail.com, nmors.org, core-crew. com August 28, 2022 — Battle of the Gravel, Good Dirt Ride, Savery, WY, The Battle of the Gravel will host 3 self-supported distances - a 21, 68 and 91 miles (we will have water/drink mix/snacks along the way & with the motos). The event will start and finish at the Boyer YL Ranch with a BBQ dinner to celebrate the finish. The ride is semi supported with three stops. Lodging and

camping available at the Boyer YL Ranch and in the town of Baggs (20 miles). All proceeds go to support our work with Africa cyclists at teamafricarising.org, Kimberly Coats, 307-3837778, 530-744-8773, teamrwandacycling@gmail. com, battleofthegravel.com September 3, 2022 — Fistful of Dirt Gravel Grinder, Cody, WY, A gravel bike race of grand proportions. With the Good (22 Miles), The Bad (65 Miles), or The Ugly (105 Miles), there will be a distance fit for everyone. Free gourmet burgers and beer on Friday for participants during packet pick-up. The race is Saturday followed by a dang good after-party featuring food trucks and live music., Janie Curtis, 307-213-0756, howdy@fistfulofdirt.com, fistfulofdirt.com September 10, 2022 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family!

Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, kyle.horvath@elynevada. net, elynevada.net September 24, 2022 — Coyote Classic Round 1 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, bootlegcanyonracing. com October 2, 2022 — Beti Bike Bash, Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, Women’s only mountain bike race and festival including: Little Bellas Girls Camp and VIDA MTB Series Clinic. All ages and abilities welcome., Jennifer Barbour, 303-5034616, jen@teamevergreen.org, Natalie Rabourn, 303-503-4616, natalie@teamevergreen.org, betibikebash.com October 22, 2022 — Coyote Classic Round 2 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, bootlegcanyonracing. com November 5-6, 2022 — Race the Face, Boulder City, NV, This race will combine all three stages down the face of Bootleg. For those wanting to participate in open practice before, unlimited shuttle rides will be offered to the top. Ride resembles three full-length downhill runs with each participant required to pedal to all stages., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike. com, downhillmike.com November 19, 2022 — 6 and 12 Hours of Fury, Fountain Hills, AZ, The 6 and 12 Hours of Fury aims to test experienced mountain bikers while welcoming new riders to dip their tires in the dirt. The challenge remains the same, do the most laps possible within 6 or 12 hours, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913, jeremy@4peaksracing. com, 4peaksracing.com December 10, 2022 — Coyote Classic Round 3 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, XC, E-Bike, and Gravity Fest, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike. com, bootlegcanyonracing.com

Utah Weekly Road Race Series Utah Criterium Series — Locations TBD, Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, Saturdays at 11 am in March - Tuesdays at 6pm, April - through September, A and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, Locations TBD, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, race2wheels.com Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the International Center, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, 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 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 Racing March 12, 2022 — Watts Fest, UCA Series, Tooele, UT, Held at the Utah Motorsports Park, circuit

20 CYCLINGWEST.COM WINTER 2022 race, Troy Huebner, 801-427-0852, troyworkone@ comcast.net,

Troy Huebner, 801-427-0852, troyworkone@comcast.net,

April 16, 2022 — East Canyon Echo Road Race and Fun Ride, UCA Series, Henefer, UT, 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, sports-am.com

August 26-29, 2022 — Hoodoo 500, Planet Ultra Grand Slam Endurance Series, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop race through Southern Utah.

Non-stop or stage race, solo and relay team divisions. 300 mile option as well., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, Hoodoo500.com

April 23, 2022 — Emigration Canyon Hill Climb, Utah State Hill Climb Series, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Starting in Late April with the climb that is probably ridden most in the state, Emigration Canyon will be the kick of event. With new roads and a bike lane to the top this will test each riders early season fitness. This climb will be held in time trial format with a rider starting every 30 seconds. , Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@ comcast.net, racedaywebsites.com

September 17, 2022 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Park where we will have awards, food, music and fun, James Zwick, 801-870-4578, sports@sports-am. com, sports-am.com

April 23, 2022 — Sandy Criterium, Sandy, UT, Sean Hoover, , April 30, 2022 — Nowhereville Road Race, Sandy, UT, Sean Hoover, , May 7, 2022 — 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 7, 2022 — 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 21, 2022 — Bear Lake Classic Road Race, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat loop (or 102 double lap) with some rolling hills on east shore, followed by a flat and fast finish – a beautiful race around Bear Lake., Jared Eborn, 801599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com, racebearlake.com May 22, 2022 — Midvale Criterium, UCA Series, Midvale, UT, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, racedayeventmanagement. com May 28, 2022 — Sugarhouse Criterium, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Bring the entire family and enjoy some of Utah’s best crit racing in one of Salt Lake’s Sugarhouse Park. State Championship, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing. com June 4, 2022 — Porcupine Hill Climb, Tentative date, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, 19th Annual, Start: Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at the Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Citizen’s and licensed rider categories. State Championship Hill Climb for licensed cateogories. 14.7 miles, 3800’ of climbing! , James Zwick, 801-870-4578, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am. com June 4, 2022 — West Mountain Road Race, UCA Series, Spanish Fork, UT, Starts at Lincoln Beach, Troy Huebner, 801-427-0852, troyworkone@comcast.net, June 16-18, 2022 — Utah Summer Games, Utah Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, Hill Climb (4 miles with average grade of 7%, Time Trial (10 miles out and back course), Criterium (.95 mile closed course, counter clockwise) , Road Race (20, 40 and 60 mile course) with overall Omnium., Pace Clarke, 435-865-8423, paceclarke@suu.edu, Quinn Pratt, 435-572-0007, usgcycling@gmail.com, utahsummergames.org June 25, 2022 — Need for Speed Time Trial, UCA Series, Corinne, UT, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, racedayeventmanagement.com July 2, 2022 — Utah Hill Climb - Snowbird, UCA Series, Snowbird, UT, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, racedayeventmanagement.com July 9, 2022 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, Celebrating our 11th year and 3rd year as the only qualifying event in the Western US for both the UCI Gran Fondo World Championship and 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 (UCI winners receive a jersey and medal), finisher medals, and unique jerseys at a cost. 20% of UCI racers in 16 different age categories qualify for UCI World Championships and top 5 in each category qualify for National Championships., Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail. com, cachegranfondo.com July 16-17, 2022 — Salt Lake Criteriums, USA Cycling Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Professional and amateur categories, expo and more!

Benefits the Utah Food Bank, Dirk Cowley, 801699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, Eric Gardiner, 801-660-9173, saltlakecrit@gmail.com, saltlakecriterium.com July 23, 2022 — Old Snowbasin Road Hill Climb, Utah State Hill Climb Series, UCA Series, Snowbasin, UT, Late July will see the second race with a road that contains a long climb with a short but fast decent in the middle known as Old Snowbasin Road. During this event, we see riders who can handle their bikes on two short, hard packed sections. This climb will commence by mass starts broken into different start segments., Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@ comcast.net, racedaywebsites.com July 30, 2022 — Mirror Lake Highway Road Race, UCA Series, Kamas, UT, 150 miles across some amazing country roads and up Mirror Lake Hwy thru beautiful pine and aspen forest, across the highest paved pass in Utah at 10,700 feet, and back on country roads in wide open country. It is a road race, a gran fondo (for those who only want to ride) and can be done as 2 or 3 person relay. Fully supported. Start and finish in Kamas.,

September 10, 2022 — LOTOJA Classic Road Race, Logan, UT, 40th Annual, 1 day, 3 states, 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY, Brent Chambers, 801-546-0090, info@lotoja. com, lotoja.com

September 17, 2022 — Suncrest Hill Climb, Utah State Hill Climb Series, Draper, UT, The final climb of this series will feature the Back Side of Suncrest, this climb is fast but steep as riders will test their sustainable power output at the end of the season. This climb will be held in time trial format with a rider starting every 30 seconds. , Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. net, racedaywebsites.com

Regional Weekly Road Race Series Regional Road Racing ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond April 2, 2022 — Fish Rock, Mendocino, CA, A gravelly road race. A road made of dirt goes up one side of a mountain and down the other. Big pavement ride to get there, and then go over it. There are no bail-outs, but we support your journey, and celebrate at the finish. , Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey.net, bikemonkey.net April 2, 2022 — Cobb Lake 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 2022 CSU Cycling Spring Race Weekend, Tayne Andrade, 208-389-8651, csuramscycling@gmail. com, coloradocycling.org April 3, 2022 — The Oval Criterium, Fort Collins, CO, Criterium, Part of the 2021 CSU Cycling Spring Weekend, New course this year, located south of CSU’s campus. Races start at 8 am with collegiate races, and continue throughout the day with open categories, Tayne Andrade, 208-389-8651, csuramscycling@gmail.com, coloradocycling.org May 6-8, 2022 — 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/current-event/tour-de-bloom/ May 13-15, 2022 — 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, 801699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, Bob and Kris Walker, bobandkrisw@yahoo.com, Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@yahoo. com, idahocycling.com June 3-5, 2022 — Tour of Walla Walla Stage Race, Walla Walla, WA, Pacific NW premier 3 day Stage Race celebrating it’s 24th year. 2nd race of the Washington Stage Race Series - 2 RRs, Crit, Time Trial, Michael Austin, 509-386-1149, 509-5254949, mike@allegrocyclery.com, Kathyrn Austin, 509-964-8951, kathyrn@allegrocyclery.com, tourofwallawalla.com June 4, 2022 — 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, 208-9838550, chiggins@syringahospital.org, syringahospital.org/hill-of-it-challenge.html June 17-19, 2022 — Baker City Cycling Classic, Tentative, 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, Brian Cimmiyotti, 541-3713303, 509-374-8424, scottscycleandsports@gmail. com, bakercitycycling.org July 9, 2022 — ASWD Boise Twilight Criterium, USA Cycling Crit Series, Boise, ID, 35th Annual, Pro Road Tour, races for all categories, and race under the lights for the pros., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, boisetwilightcriterium.com July 23, 2022 — 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, 303-249-6168, director@ bicyclerace.com, bicyclerace.com, teamevergreen.org October 1-2, 2022 — Nevada Senior Games Cycling Races, Las Vegas, NV, Cycling competition for age groups: 50-94. 5 and 10k time trials, 20 and 40k road races, I-15 & US-93, 10 miles north of Las Vegas, Joe Dailey, 775-461-9252, NVSGCycling@outlook.com, nevada.fusesport. com

Utah Road Touring and Gran Fondos April 9, 2022 — 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., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, ridesouthernutah.com April 16, 2022 — 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, 801-833-2782, rba@saltlakerandos.org, saltlakerandos.org April 23, 2022 — Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, VIRTUAL, 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, 720608-1783, stevebingham@highaltitudeevents. com, Jennifer Nelson, 801-455-9623, marketing@ saltlakecitymarathon.com, saltlakecitymarathon.com May 7, 2022 — Wasatch Front Brevet, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, North Salt Lake City, UT, 125 or 190 mile self-supported brevet starting in North Salt Lake. Ride over Big Mountain and North Ogden Divide, then to Antelope Island and complete the loop, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, rba@saltlakerandos.org, saltlakerandos.org May 21, 2022 — Backroads of the Great Basin 400K, Salt Lake Randonneurs, Saratoga Springs, UT, Self-supported brevet starting in Saratoga Springs, touring thru Eureka and Nephi. 190 or 250 mile options, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, rba@saltlakerandos.org, saltlakerandos.org May 21, 2022 — Tim Wangsgaard Memorial Ride for Education, Kaysville, UT, A comfortable metric century ride through scenic countryside through Weber and Davis County. Enjoy a mixture of plains and hills throughout Northern Utah. Fully supported, lunch provided with all paid registration. Proceeds go to support Utah public education students via a scholarship fund., Jeremiah Sniffin, 801-269-9320, 385-3472717, jsniffin@useaut.org, useautah.org June 4, 2022 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, UT, Women only century ride, 27, 36, 50, 70 and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at the Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. will be available early January. This event sells out quickly., Penny Perkins, penperk@centurylink.net, Curt Griffin, lrrh@bbtc.net, bccutah.org/lrrh June 4, 2022 — 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., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-2296251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com June 10-11, 2022 — Raspberry Ramble Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, UT, Selfsupported brevet 188, 250 or 375-mile in Cache Valley and southern Idaho, 5AM start in Logan, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.

com, Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, rba@saltlakerandos.org, saltlakerandos.org June 11, 2022 — Huntsman SportsFest - Run. Ride.

Play. Support Cancer Research, Salt Lake City, UT, An epic ride supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Distances: 25, 50, 75, 100 & 140-miles. 100% of all funds support the mission of HCI., Jen Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, jmurano@huntsmanfoundation.org, huntsmansportsfestival.com August 20, 2022 — Sevier Valley Rooster Ride, Richfield, UT, Sevier County is presenting a 33, 55, or 100 mile bike ride thru scenic Central Utah.

Event will be chipped, with fully stocked rest stops, great swag and lunch. Medal and Tee Shirt and custom DNA socks will be provided.

33 mile option has a 800 ft gain, 1,163 ft gain for the 55 mile option, and 4,061 ft for the 100 mile option. Also a 5 mile family ride, Chad McWilliams, 435-893-0457, 844-469-8724, cmcwilliams@sevier.utah.gov, roosterride.net August 27, 2022 — Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit the pavement for a 100, 80, 50, 25, or 16-mile road ride event in support of the National Ability Center’s mission. All three fully-supported routes of this event follow paved roads in and around the beautiful Park City mountainside. This exciting event promises to serve up a challenge for a wide range of cycling levels and abilities. And don’t forget – all Summit Challenge riders who have a disability can register and ride for free!

The 100 ride goes through the prestigious Wolf Creek Ranch property which is usually closed off to road bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your choice and end up back at the National Ability Center for food, drinks and music., Chelsea Rybak, 435-649-3991, 435-200-0990, events@ discovernac.org, Whitney Thompson, 435-6493991, whitneyt@discovernac.org, summitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org August 27, 2022 — Gran Fondo Salt Lake, Tooele, UT, 100 miles, the metric century (62 miles), or 30 miles. Held at the Utah Motorsports Campus, through the west desert South of Grantsville, climbing Johnson pass, and back. Minimal traffic on this picturesque desert ride. 6 feed stations on route. Food at the Utah MotorSports Campus after the event. New in 2022: camping onsite, 5k time trial Friday evening, and triathlon Friday evening. , Dan Aamodt, info@skolevents.com, GranFondoSaltLake.com September 11-17, 2022 — Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles per day.

Opportunities to work part/ride part., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, planetultra.com September 17, 2022 — 5 Canyons Bike Challenge, Sandy, UT, Wheels of Justice, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. The ride will ascend each of Salt Lake City’s five riding canyons, for a total of 116.3 miles and 14,272 feet­- one of the most challenging one-day bike rides in Utah!

Raises money to prevent childhood trauma and abuse., Greg Hoole, 801-272-7556, gregh@ teamwheelsofjustice.org, 5Canyons.org September 24, 2022 — Belgian Waffle Ride - Cedar City, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, Cedar City, UT, The “Hell of the South”. 78% Gravel (106 miles), 22% Paved (30 miles). In the heart of Southern Utah allowing riders to see a wild variety of unique countryside. Course goes through the “Parowan Gap” and past petroglyphs left by the areas past native inhabitants, along with prehistoric dinosaur footprints., Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, mmx@MonumentsofCycling.com, belgianwaffleride.bike October 15, 2022 — Fall Tour de St. George, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, St. George, UT, Tour around southern Utah and see some of the most scenic views as you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock State Park as well as all the beautiful colors throughout this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This event is one of our best Gran Fondos in southern Utah., Joey Dye, 435674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com

Regional Road Touring and Gran Fondos ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond January 13-16, 2022 — Aspen Fat Bike Race, Aspen, CO, This year the race will be entirely virtual. This event is held at the Aspen Golf Course - Aspen Nordic Center on groomed trails, it is for FAT bikes only with 3.8 minimum width tires. Each lap is approximately 1.8 miles in length., Sandra Doebler, 970-429-2093, sandra.doebler@aspen. gov, Toni Case, 970-429-2098, toni.case@cityofaspen.com, aspenspecialevents.com/fat-bike/ February 12, 2022 — Tour de Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA, One of the largest cycling charity events of its kind in America. Every year, we entertain 6,000 to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. Since 1998, and with the help of 2,000 volunteers, the Tour de Palm Springs has distributed nearly $4,000,000.00 to over 150 local nonprofit organizations., Debra Griffith, 760-674-4700, info@tourdepalmsprings. com, February 19, 2022 — Camino Real Double Century & Power Run, , Irvine, CA, The Camino route is shaped like a dog bone, with loops on each end of an out-and-back course. , Deborah

WINTER 2022 CYCLINGWEST.COM 21 Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, planetultra.com March 19, 2022 — Solvang Double Century and Double Metric Century, Solvang, CA, 200 miles or 200 kilometers in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. A perfect first time double century., Deborah Bowling, 818-8892453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra. com March 19, 2022 — Mesquite Madness, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, Mesquite, NV, The first ride of the season. Get your riding legs back and join us for a tough but fun 80, 50+, or 30 mile bike ride. This year we are adding a different game with prizes at every rest stop. Make it to the top of Utah Hill for the big prizes., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com, March 20-October 21, 2022 — Moab and The Back of Beyond, Grand Junction , CO, Multiple dates. The Moab and The Back of Beyond Tour is located in Lizard Head Cycling Guides’ backyard. We know and love this area! Ride with Lizard Head Cycling to enjoy local’s knowledge of the best rides, lodges and dining in red rock canyon country.6-Day Tour, 6-nights of lodging! (including two at the spectacular Gateway Canyons Resort), 6-days of meals included (aside from 2 dinners & 2-breakfasts), guide service, shuttle to and from the Moab region, entrance fees, daily lunch en route, energy food, liquid refreshments and mechanical support. Option to MTB., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, lauren@lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com March 21-26, 2022 — Solvang Spring Tour, Solvang, CA, Early season warm weather training in Sunny Southern California. 50-100 miles per day in Southern California’s most popular cycling region., Deborah Bowling, 818-8892453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra. com March 25-27, 2022 — El Tour de Zona, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Tombstone, AZ, Enjoy three-days of destination loop bicycle rides on paved roadways mixed with post-ride festivals featuring live music, great food and a local craft beer/wine gardens. Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sierra Vista will serve up to three nights as your basecamp with day loop rides to great destinations like the free-spirited, picturesque town of Bisbee and the wild west of Tombstone, The Town Too Tough to Die!, El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, info@eltourdetucson.org, eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-zona/ April 2, 2022 — El Tour de Mesa, Whiteriver, AZ, El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, info@eltourdetucson.org, eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-demesa/ April 9, 2022 — 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 23, 2022 — 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 30-May 1, 2022 — Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride - San Marcos, TRIPEL 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 30, 2022 — 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 nontechnical descent with smooth pavement and a descent shoulder., Deborah Bowling, 818889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com May 7, 2022 — 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., Santa Rosa Cycling Club , ridedirector@srcc.com, srcc.com May 11-October 21, 2022 — Redrock Canyons Utah Bike Tours, Grand Junction, CO, Multiple dates. The Redrock Canyons is Lizard Head Cycling’s original tour and became our most popular itinerary after it was featured in the New York Times in 2010. It is a supported lodgeto-lodge road cycling tour that follows a seldom seen route through the Redrock Canyon Country of western Colorado and eastern Utah. It is a superb tour for intermediate/+ riders offering unmatched scenery and fantastic lodging., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ lizardheadcyclingguides.com, Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, lauren@lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com May 15, 2022 — 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 22, 2022 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, 36th Annual. Beautiful scenery, outstanding food stops and very reasonable registration fees. Century, Half-

Century, and 25 mile tours are offered as well as two timed events: Gran Fondo (100 mile timed ride), Medio Fondo (50 mile timed ride).

Enjoy massages, great food and local craft beers following the rides., Michael McCalla, 505-600-1840, ride@santafecentury.com, santafecentury.com May 28, 2022 — 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, 818-8892453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra. com June 4, 2022 — 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 5, 2022 — Elephant Rock, Outside Events Cycling Series, Castle Rock, CO, This year we have three road courses (44, 60 and 100 miles), one gravel/road route (32 miles) and one great family ride (8 miles). , Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline.com June 11, 2022 — Belgian Waffle Ride Hendersonville, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, Hendersonville, NC, , Michael Marckx, 760815-0927, mmx@MonumentsofCycling.com, belgianwaffleride.bike June 18, 2022 — 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 18, 2022 — 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!, Karl and Laurie Marlowe, 775772-9561, 775-843-7732, info@rubyroubaix.com, rubyroubaix.com June 18, 2022 — 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, Jane Huang, chafe150@outlook. com, chafe150.org August 6, 2022 — Tour de Big Bear, Big Bear Lake, CA, 10th Anniversary Edition, Southern California’s favorite ride! Features legendary aid stations, beautiful mountain scenery and spectacular summer weather. With 25, 50, 70, 106 and 109 mile courses, there’s a route for every cycling enthusiast!, Chris Barnes, 951970-6720, 909-878-0707, bigbearcycling@gmail. com, bigbearcycling.com/tour-de-big-bearcycling-west/, bigbearcycling.com August 6, 2022 — Copper Triangle Alpine Cycling Classic, Outside Events Cycling Series, Copper Mountain, CO, The 79-mile loop crests three Colorado mountain passes – Fremont Pass (Elev. 11,318’), Tennessee Pass (Elev. 10,424’) and Vail Pass (Elev. 10,662’) – for a total elevation gain of 6,500 feet., Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline. com August 13, 2022 — Stonewall Century Bicycle Ride, La Veta, CO, 19th Annual. This out-andback ride offers cyclists stunning beauty and small-town vibe. Colorado’s scenic Highway of Legends (State Hwy 12) between La Veta and Segundo is the backdrop for 25-, 50- and 102-mile routes, featuring up to 8000-feet of climbing., Kent Hay, info@spcycling.org, spcycling.org August 20, 2022 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, CO, The legendary Triple Bypass is 110 miles with 10,000’ of climbing and travels over 3 beautiful mountain passes from Evergreen to Vail, CO. 64 and 110 mile options, Sunday Gran Fondo and the infamous Double Triple Bypass, 240 miles!, Jennifer Barbour, 303-5034616, jen@teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, kimnordquist@msn.com, triplebypass.org August 21-26, 2022 — Yellowstone National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, Multiple dates.

Experience the world’s first national park!

7-Day tour includes 6 nights lodging/meals, guide service, entrance fees, daily lunch en route, and more!, John Humphries, 970-7285891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com August 27, 2022 — Venus de Miles, Lyons, CO, Venus de Miles is for all skill levels and features courses to accommodate any active woman – whether this is your first athletic event or your hundredth. Rolling 32-mile course, a 64-mile metric century, and a 100-mile century course.

All courses go through beautiful Boulder County. Fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars., Greenhouse Scholars , 303-459-5473, venus@ greenhousescholars.org, venusdemiles.com August 28, 2022 — Golden Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo National Series, Golden , CO, Starting in historic Golden, CO, this event features long Rocky Mountain climbs and descents, elevations between 5,600 - 11,000 feet above sea level, and a great downtown park atmosphere for the finish line party., Reuben Cline, 765-247-2453, info@granfondochampionship. com, granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-golden/ September 10, 2022 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family!

Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, kyle.horvath@elynevada.net, elynevada.net September 10, 2022 — Tour of the Moon, Outside Events Cycling Series, Grand Junction, CO, Made famous in the 1980’s Coors Classic and

later in the cycling movie American Flyers. Its legacy continues as one of the premier road cycling events in the western United States., Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline.com September 17, 2022 — Tour de Vineyards, Outside Events Cycling Series, Palisade, CO, Choose between a leisurely 23-mile route that follows the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway and the more challenging 58-mile route that adds on a loop up and over the Reeder Mesa Climb with a timed segment to challenge your legs and lungs., Tracy Powers, eventsupport@outsideinc.com, events.outsideonline.com September 18, 2022 — GFNY Santa Fe, Gran Fondo New York, Santa Fe, NM, The roads of GFNY Santa Fe will take riders through the spectacular and diverse terrain of the southwest. Both routes start in downtown Santa Fe. 81 and 55 mile courses, Michael McCalla, mikelikehikebike@hotmail.com, gfnysantafe. com October 16, 2022 — Belgian Waffle Ride - Kansas, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, Lawrence, KS, The Hell of the Mid-West, which will take place near Halloween. Punctuated by dozens of off-road sectors over a route throughout the northeast region of Kansas, this gives the event its unique complexion combined with an extended length from 111 miles last year to 130 miles this year., Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, mmx@ MonumentsofCycling.com, belgianwaffleride. bike October 22, 2022 — Durango-Farmington Bike Tour, Durango, CO, The ride Starts in Durango, CO at Cundiff Park, where the BMX Track is.

You travel south through the Animas Valley until reaching New Mexico. You will then travel the Gas Roads through beautiful Kiffen Canyon on your way to the Road Apple Race Trails before finishing at San Juan College in Farmington, NM, Neil Hannum, 970-7592126, aztecadventures01@gmail.com, William Farmer, 505-402-3959, gfarmer360@gmail.com, 2wheelventures.wixsite.com/website November 5, 2022 — Gran Fondo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas to Lovell Canyon (via Red Rock Scenic Drive) and back, 100 miles - 8000 of climbing. A Gran Fondo is a long distance, timed cycling event that welcomes competitive, amateur and recreational cyclists of all abilities. Fully supported. Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, GranFondoTripleCrown.com, planetultra.com November 12, 2022 — Ride the Point, Point Loma, California, The Point Loma Rotary Club is hosting the 8th Annual Jim Krause Memorial Charity Cycling Ride the Point for pancreatic cancer research. The ride starts and ends at Liberty Station. Ride the Point has three distances to accommodate different levels of cycling experience. The 6 mile Family Fun Ride is a relatively flat course on bike paths along beautiful San Diego Bay and is perfect for cruisers, beginning riders, challenged athletes, and families. The 25 and Metric Century are road rides with exclusive routes and challenging climbs around scenic San Diego. , Richard Stakelum, 619-794-9051, director@ridethepoint. org, ridethepoint.org November 19, 2022 — Death Valley Century, , Death Valley, CA, 50 and 100 mile options.

Entry includes chip timing; fully stocked checkpoints along the route with water and a great selection of food and snacks; roving SAG support; tech tee and finish line award. Start at The Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra. com, planetultra.com

Multisport Races February 12, 2022 — Road Rage Duathlon, St. George, UT, Start at Lava Ridge Intermediate School. Sprint will be 1.5 mile run, 10 mile bike, 1.5 mile run. Olympic will be 3 miles run, 20 mile bike, 3 mile run. If you haven’t tried this race yet, you are missing out, for sure! Join us for the 6th annual event!, Aaron Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron.metler@sgcity.org, sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/races March 19, 2022 — Icebreaker Sprint Triathlon, Tri Utah, American Fork, UT, As the official beginning of the TRI season, the race starts with a 300 meter pool swim at the AF Rec Center and is followed by a 12 mile bike through beautiful American Fork, and finishes with a 5K run. Race shirts and finisher medals. The IceBreaker Kids’ Triathlon is a 100 meter pool swim, 5K bike and 1 mile run. They will also get race shirts and finisher medals., triutah.com April 9, 2022 — 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 30, 2022 — 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 7, 2022 — Ironman St. George World Championship, St. George, UT, 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. Start: Sand Hollow reservoir. Bike through Snow Canyon State Park, Finish Downtown St. George, Ironman , 303444-4316, stgeorge70.3@ironman.com, Kevin Lewis, 435-986-6615, Kevin@visitstgeorge.com, ironmanstgeorge.com May 21, 2022 — 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,

2021 Federal Transportation Bill Has Twice the Support for Cycling Twice as much federal support for bicycling will be coming, but communities and advocates have to learn how to use it. Congress just passed a mammoth surface transportation reauthorization bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, that the U.S. Department of Transportation is trying to implement. Spending for most programs will increase a small amount each year for the next five years.

Among many other potential benefits, the bill includes more than $2.5 billion a year for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, which funds innovative projects that can include infrastructure to encourage bicycling as a way to cut pollution. It also includes about $600 million a year for the Tribal Transportation Program, which can fund bike projects on Native American lands. In addition, more than $400 million can go to the Federal Lands Transportation Program that can build and improve bike trails in national parks, forests, monuments, wildlife preserves, etc.

The bill also requires an update to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to protect bicyclists. It also funds a research program to find ways to protect “vulnerable road users,” including bicyclists. Projects can examine everything from traffic calming devices to bike lanes, tools to evaluate efforts to protect bicyclists, and ways to help states collect cyclist/ pedestrian injury and fatality data.

While the bill doesn’t earmark funds for Safe Routes to School, it opens the program up for high schools, requires each state to employ a full-time coordinator and allows infrastructure grants to improve bicycle routes within two miles of a school.

The bill also funds a $200 million/year Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program to pay for “Vision Zero” community projects to develop comprehensive local strategies to make streets safer for everyone, specifically including bike riders. The bill also calls for a report on ways states have successfully improved bike safety within two years.

-Charles Pekow

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line. There were 31 start groups, which included licensed race categories (724 participants), race relay teams (111 teams; 351 participants), cyclosportive ride categories (512 participants), and ride relay teams (154 teams; 506 participants).

LoToJa start groups left Sunrise Cyclery in 4-minute intervals to better disperse riders as part of LoToJa’s Covid-19 Adaptations.

Also as part of those adaptations, non-competitive cyclosportive “ride” relay teams and full-distance cyclists finished at Jackson Hole High School instead of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. For them, the day’s total distance was 197.4 miles (full distance) and 199.7 (relay teams). Race relay teams pedaled 208.8 miles to finish at the finish line in Teton Village.

Except for hard rain in the morning, the weather turned favorable by afternoon with mild fall temperatures and clear skies. However, cyclists were buffeted by crosswinds and headwinds at times.

LoToJa is billed as the longest one-day USA Cycling-sanctioned bicycle race in the U.S., with three mountain passes, and nearly 10,000 vertical feet of climbing.

The 203-mile/327-kilometer parcours passes through northern Utah, southeastern Idaho, and western

Wyoming.

The race was first held in 1983 with only seven cyclists. Now, 2,000 take part by riding the fulldistance or a portion of the route as a relay teammate.

Despite additional planning and costs caused by the ongoing pandemic, LoToJa race director Brent Chambers said he was delighted with the success of this year’s race.

Next year’s LoToJa will be held on September 10, and it will be the race’s 40th anniversary. LoToJa’s 2022 website will be launched next March with online registration opening in early April.

“Being the 40th annual, next year’s race will be a celebration,” Chambers said. “I am extremely grateful to everyone that contributes to the success of LoToJa year after year. The event would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, vendors, and the communities we pass through.

“LoToJa could not be pulled off without its dedicated team of 650-plus volunteers,” he added.

“LoToJa would not exist without the hundreds of cyclists that choose to sign-up, train for, and ride or race their bikes from Logan to Jackson every September. I am inspired, grateful, and humbled by this ongoing support.

For complete finish line results for 2021’s race, go to lotoja.com

22 CYCLINGWEST.COM WINTER 2022

HEALTH

Nutrition: Decrease Inflammation and Enhance Immunity supplement form, though eating real foods that naturally help your gut flora is recommended too. Popular foods include yogurt (dairy or plant based) with active and live cultures, kefir products, sauerkraut, kimchi (fermented vegetables), miso and tempeh (fermented soybeans) and Kombucha drinks.

Eating the right foods can enhance immunity. Photo by Dave Iltis

By Breanne Nalder Harward, MS, RDN These winter months can really take a toll on our bodies. Even though it is “off-season” for cycling, many of us are spending lots of hours on the stationary trainer, crosstraining, attending parties or simply letting our discipline of the summer months go. Those are all natural and normal behaviors, but we have to be careful that we don’t let our nutrition be a limiter to our off-season health.

Fueling well for activity as well as eating clean on a regular basis can help us recover from training and continue to exercise hard throughout the winter months. We can also enhance our immune systems during the time when we are susceptible to illness. Here is a list of 10 nutrition tips to help you stay on top of your game and enhance your immune systems so that you can make the most of the off-season months.

1. Stay Hydrated! — This may sound redundant, but most of us are dehydrated, and it’s absolutely crucial to keep all our organs and cells functioning. Dehydration can decrease saliva rate and therefore decrease the salivary IgA, our 1st line of defense against pathogens.

So be sure to drink water AND electrolyte mix before, during, and after workouts. The rule of thumb is ~ 1 bottle/hour especially when riding the stationary trainer and accumulating all that sweat!

2. Eat Adequate Protein — Amino acids (the building blocks of protein) are essential to the rebuilding of muscles after intense workouts as we know. Protein is also necessary

to maintaining a strong immune system. Sources can be plant or animal, and it’s best to get a variety. So, choose lean meats, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains daily, and of course recovery smoothies after every workout.

3. Eat in Color — Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables, as each color contains various phytochemicals that decrease inflammation and aid in every aspect of health. See the next set of 10 for specific recommendations of colorful foods to incorporate into your daily diet.

4. Get those Omega-3s — These specific fats are the most bioavailable sources of EPA and DHA. We get them most from cold-water fish, so set a goal to consume 3-4 oz of salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, etc. at least 2x per week and on the days you don’t eat fish, an Omega3 supplement will suffice. Whether you eat fish or not, you can also get the essential fats from nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts), and plant oils (such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil).

5. Variety is the Spice of Life — Eating a variety of foods from proteins, carbohydrates, and fat sources is important to obtaining the multitude of vitamins and minerals essential to recovery, growth, and repair, and supporting a strong immune system.

6. Feed Your Guts — The majority of the immune system is in the gastrointestinal tract, so keeping a healthy gut requires probiotics and prebiotics. You can take these in a

7. Eat Breakfast! — We’ve learned since childhood that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In this case, the emphasis is on obtaining energy and nutrients to support the immune system. The last thing we want to do is try to get through our day without energy, as that causes our metabolism to slow, and if we come into contact with a virus or bacteria it is that much harder for our bodies to fight. It can be simple and quick, so make a smoothie, grab a bar, or anything that you can get some nutrition in before you get after your day.

8. Refuel/Recover — As I’ve discussed in many earlier articles, the optimal time window for recovery nutrition after a workout is within 30 minutes of finishing. The meal or shake should consist of 0.8-1.2g of carbohydrate per kg of body weight with ~20g of protein in order to most efficiently recover and be ready for the rest of the day, no matter what is thrown at you.

9. Food First — Athletes looking to get the edge over the competition often look to supplements to get extra nutrients. Real food can supply all our bodies need as long as we get variety and essentials as discussed so far. Supplements do however can provide vitamins/minerals/herbs that we may not get enough of from the food we eat, so they definitely have purpose. Work with a dietitian to figure out what supplements you may need (and those you don’t so you can save the money to spend on bike stuff!).

10. Sleep! — Sleep deprivation can suppress the immune system and increase risk of illness. Obtaining 8—10 hours of sleep is ideal in keeping your immune system strong, and of course when you rest you are recovering so your body has time to alleviate inflammation. One of my favorite lines is “work hard, recover harder!”

Let’s Get More Specific with Food Inflammation gets in the way of your immune cells, causing what could be considered a traffic jam in every single major intersection and byway, creating havoc so the body’s killer cells are too busy disposing of cellular waste to try and fight off invaders and can’t do everything all at once. If your immune system gets overwhelmed it starts to lose out on the important task of keeping you healthy, from inside threats such as inflammation and outside threats such as viruses. Keep all systems clear and your immune cells strong, armed, and able to fight both internal threats such as diseases and external invaders with these 10 foods that use naturally occurring defenses to enter your body and protect it from bugs and oxidative stress.

1. Leafy Greens — Eat leafy greens such as spinach, kale, arugula, and chard, for vitamins A, C, and E

and beta carotene to enhance your immune function and boost your defense against infectious diseases.

2. Red bell peppers — The vegetable with the highest levels vitamin C is the red bell pepper. Each pepper contains 152 mg of vitamin C, or three times as much as an orange (51 mg), as well as beta carotene and vitamin A, folic acid, and fiber. Eat just half a red bell pepper a day and you’ll get the recommended daily dose of 65 to 90 mg of vitamin C in a day.

3. Citrus fruits — While red peppers may be king when it comes to vitamin C (with 152 mg per red pepper) you can get plenty of C from oranges (51 mg), grapefruits (38 mg), kiwis (64 mg), papayas (234 mg), and lemons (31 mg) or limes (20 mg), so pile these into your salads and smoothies throughout the day to reach the recommended amount of 65 to 90 mg of vitamin C a day. This powerful anti-inflammatory agent in the body interferes with the “proinflammatory cytokines” which we know now after the coronavirus pandemic are drivers of inflammation, and can over-react in the face of invaders like viruses, causing more problems for the host than the bug itself. Moreover, vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the immune cells, as an enzymatic cofactor that is extremely important in maintaining tissue integrity and plays a crucial role in formation of skin, epithelial and endothelial barriers.

Citrus fruits are also full of other vitamins from A to metabolites that help your body fight infections, studies have found. Those beneficial compounds include flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, limonoids, carotenoids, phenolic acids, so eat the fruit (rather than just the juice) for the full array of benefits, including fiber.

4. Soluble fiber — As we hear so often, fiber is good for our gut health. Specifically, soluble fiber has been shown to boost immunity by helping shift your microbiome to lower inflammation and fight diseases from heart disease to diabetes and even cancer. The more fiber in your diet, the more your immune cells can sweep for other problems including attacking agents like viruses or other infections. Soluble fiber is in apples, oats, black beans, broccoli, pears, sweet potatoes, figs, avocados, nectarines, flax, and sunflower seeds.

Another reason to eat lots of fruits and vegetables!

5. Broccoli — This tree-like veggie contains sulforaphane, which helps it fight bugs in the garden and in the same way, bugs in your body! Sulforaphane is also found in other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts and it’s what gives these vegetables their distinctive odor when cooked. To get the most benefit, don’t overcook your broccoli since it essentially kills and deactivates the gas. Instead, lightly steam it and eat it nearly raw to get the highest sulforaphane effect on cells and help in fighting off the pro-inflammatory responses in the body. This, combined with other powerful antioxidants in broccoli, make it a powerful disease-fighting immune booster.

6. Blueberries, beets, pomegranate, and other purple fruit with phytochemicals — That beautiful blue hue that makes berries so enticing is due to a phytochemical called anthocyanins which also gives other purple fruit their coloration. These phytochemicals also have antiinflammatory, antioxidant, and vasoprotective effects and they help regulate our cells’ metabolic function.

Just 1/3 cup of blueberries a day is enough to see all the benefits.

7. Mushrooms — I have to insert the dorky joke here, these “fungi’s” may be the most overlooked food when it comes to immunity and boosting our natural anti-inflammatory response to disease and infections.

Mushrooms contain zinc, selenium, and B vitamins, all of which help support immunity.

8. Carrots — Beta carotene is one of the “server” antioxidants that helps your body convert it into vitamin A, which is a vital nutrient for cell growth and in supporting your vision, heart, lungs, and kidney function. A large carrot contains six milligrams of beta carotene in one large carrot -- enough to convert to 1,000 mcg of vitamin A so get your carrot and hummus snack game ON! 9. Garlic for allicin and to fight inflammation — There’s a reason that garlic has been widely used in cooking for centuries, since it lowers inflammation, raises immunity, and kills many of the bacterial invaders that could be lurking in food. All of the antibacterial activity of garlic is due to the fact that it contains allicin, a compound that gets released when garlic is chopped or chewed. Allicin helps reduce inflammation and have antioxidant benefits, so add it to your home cooking whenever you can, just remember your mouth wash!

10. Turmeric — Turmeric has been used for centuries as a way to fight off infection and inflammation, and in recent studies, the powerful spice (which contains curcumin) has been shown to equip the immune cells with the ammo they need. You can get a supplement form, or powdered turmeric (in the spice aisle), or the root itself to cook with or throw into your recovery smoothie post ride!

In summary, as is always the case with my nutrition rants, eat more fruits and vegetables! Plants naturally have all that you need to equip your immune cells with nutrients to fight off bacterial and viral invaders and keep inflammation low. By eating a diet high in plant-based foods and low in inflammatory foods like meat and processed foods, you can support a healthy immune system that will support you back.

Breanne Nalder Harward, MS, RDN, earned a BS in Biology and Sociology from Westminster College and went on to receive a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Sports Dietetics from the University of Utah. She is licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and is the nutrition coach at PLAN7 Endurance Coaching. You can find more info on her at plan7coaching.com or follow her on Instagram @breezysaycheezy.

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playing sports. And we know that if you can get girls and young folks of color involved at the high school level, it not only changes their ability to perform and compete at the collegiate level, it also changes their long term employment prospects. It changes the way they view themselves and their confidence. And you know, I think I think someone said earlier in the series, If you could get good at this, you would be successful at other things. Because cycling is hard.

P.A.: Where could this trend of HBCU cycling go in the long run?

T.B.: When you see folks who look like you, when you can see yourself reflected whether that’s on screen or on two wheels, you have a confidence that you can do something that for too long folks have told you can’t do or you don’t belong. I think there will be campuses across the country where there are teams of Black cyclists in spandex looking fly with their natural hair. I’m hoping that companies will have to make helmets that fit our hair. I’m hoping that they’re going to have to think about the dimensions of the folks who fit into the spandex and change the models on their website. I hope the effect will be dramatic, transformative, and huge.

P.A.: Can bikes change the world?

T.B.: I think bikes can change the world. I’m biased, because I’m choosing an academic research career, focusing on transportation, bikes and race. So I think that bikes can change the world. But I always tell people whether or not you’re thinking about an institution or a bike, people are involved, and people can change the world. Don’t just think of someone as a cyclist; that is a person. It’s a person who rides a bike. They may be a son. They may be a daughter or niece or nephew, a mother or a father. That is a person.

And what we’ve seen over the last year, what we’ve seen throughout history, when people stand up and say “The way things are is no longer OK, and we demand better.” When we can follow the lead of Black folks and Black women in particular, we can find a way towards liberation. Bikes are a tool to change the world. We have to believe in people’s capacity to want to do it and to do the hard work to actually do it.

P.A.: What is the role of the white community in welcoming more Blacks into bike culture?

T.B.: Since since my ancestors were enslaved and brought here, we’ve been trying to get free. And I truly believe that black people are always going to fight for liberation and lead the way. I don’t think we are dependent on white folks for that to happen, but I do think it will happen faster with them. I do think it will be more sustainable if we’re in this together. And I think that that’s what’s so special about this team.

P.A.: Why are bikes such a powerful tool to connect different cultures?

T.B.: There might be an old white business professor and there might be a first year student, and they think we don’t have much in common: “I’m just here so I can take this class and move on.” And then you see that professor on a bike and you’re like,

What are those small tires? And you just start a conversation. And I think that’s the beauty of bikes. So many conversations start on bikes. You see somebody roll by, what’s that?

You see somebody with this fancy thing and you’re like, Whoa, where are you going? What are you doing?

That’s the potential of bikes, whether or not you’re on a trail somewhere or whether or not you’re stopped at a traffic light. There is something about being on a bike where you see someone and you see a bit of yourself and you just say hello. It breaks down these barriers. All of a sudden, it’s not about what did your ancestors do to my ancestors?

It’s about what where are you now?

Where am I now? And how are we moving forward? That doesn’t mean at this HBCU that is so steeped in history that you’re forgetting about the paSaint It doesn’t mean we forget about all that Major Taylor had to go through just to be in the sport. It means we’re building upon that paSaint We’re saying, “We can do this together.” This isn’t about egos. This is about how can we move forward, and bikes have that power.

P.A.: Can this team inspire others to get on bikes?

T.B.: You’re watching the series, and it felt like you were on a journey with this team. You weren’t sure it was going to happen. You put this team together, you’re seeing them stand in a circle and talk about clipping in and what that means. And you’re like, I don’t know if this is going to make it. And then to see the dedication of these young folks when there’s a pandemic. They’re still doing their diaries. They’re still getting on the stationary bike.

They’re still trying to get better seeing that first race and the high expectations. And maybe it doesn’t end how they want, but they feel like they’re learning. They feel like they’re growing. Too often black folks are limited by other people’s expectations of us. Not by who we are, what we can do, but by what other people think we can do. What this season showed is don’t settle on what you’ve always thought or what you’ve always believed. We can do anything if we’re trusted, given the tools to succeed, if we’re just given an opportunity and a chance. These folks have run with it. It’s going to continue into the next year. And my hope is that not only does this team continue to grow. Do some people say, I’m going to this school because they have a cycling team?

I like the business school. I like the program. I’m going to join a historically black fraternity or sorority. But I’m also here because I want to cycle.

Because I see how these young folks stayed committed to the sport. I see how they got to be themselves.

There was a wide variety of young folks, different gender representation, different experiences, different countries they were from, and they all came together. I hope that continues. I hope the team grows. And I hope this is an example to other folks watching, people of color, Black folks. But certainly white folks don’t limit us by your expectations, realize that we’re just as capable. We’re just as ready. And next time you’re on a bike ride and you say, Oh, you know, I would invite this coworker, but they’re Black and I don’t know if they’re really into the cycling thing, just ask. Just try and see what can build, see the momentum that can be gained, and we’ll be talking about more of these teams in no time.

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stronger. It will make bike racing a stronger long term sport in the US. It will mean that everybody is safer when they ride on the road. It will mean that that communities will be friendlier to people. It’s like when I look at, say, a team of Black riders starting to race and then think about all the ways their story like permeates their worlds, it’s going to have like really strong long term benefits for everybody.

P.A.: Why is so much joy present in riding a bike?

P.F.: A lot of people can relate back to that feeling of being a child when you learn how to ride and Peter Flax on his transit bike by the then it’s like initially it is like this California. Photo by Lucas Flax sense of freedom, this sense of joy. what kind of tires or on our bike, Being an adult, a lot of those sort of we’re all like part of this unified joys from childhood get sucked out space that that people who love to of us. And yet when you get on a ride and feel like it’s an important bike, that feeling is still there. You part of their life are are connected. still feel this kind of euphoria of of What I notice now is more lay doing something that feels so good people might be interested in racing on a cellular level everywhere. Your than they had been before and and body feels good and your mind is bike racing fans are more interested relaxed and thinking and you’re in like transportation issues than out in your community and you’re they used to be. The gravel riding seeing and hearing things going on. trend has created the sense where You you when you finish your ride, people are like, “Oh, I want differyou feel mentally sharper than you ent kinds of bikes to do different would have otherwise. You feel this kinds of things.” There’s more conkinship with other people who are necting us than ever before. The riding or other people who are just question of how that’s going to out and about where you are. You evolve and change is happening feel a sense of place and a connec- right in front of us, right now. There tion. You feel rooted in a place in a is a dominant US team that’s upliftway that most of the time adults just ing Black racers and and treating don’t feel, and you certainly don’t women equitably. And there are feel that driving in a car or sitting small teams taking on cyclocross. at a desk. People who ride know You can go to almost any city now exactly like the kind of thing I’m and see there are emerging bike subtalking about. I’m an atheist, and cultures for people of color. It’s just I don’t believe in a lot of things, going to continue. It’s going to be but I feel something spiritual about more inclusive, more multicultural. about riding, where I can connect Trans folks are starting to really to something important and bigger speak up. There’s just all these different people that are important that than myself. have like maybe felt shut out of by P.A.: How is bike culture chang- culture that are going to become a ing? part of it. They’re going to enrich P.F.: I use the term bike culture it because then it’s not a subculture a lot. And for me, that’s like the run by middle aged white guys like broadest possible sense of like this me. I’m super excited to just listen thing that connects people who ride and learn and be a part of something where I think that, like the old con- that’s like complicated and bigger ventional wisdom was that there than me. were all these like bike tribes and that, like people who rode mountain P.A.: Why is it important for bikes were part of like mountain someone like Saint Augustine’s bike culture and and road racers University to be first in what they’re were part of this roadie culture, and doing? people who rode to work were part P.F.: What’s happening with of a commuting culture. My feeling Saint Augustine’s is important now is that everybody is starting to because somebody has to kick the realize that we’re all part of some- door down so everyone else can thing bigger. Instead of just thinking come through. Someone’s got to about what divides us by like what push it open and take that first step kind of clothes we’re wearing or and show other people that it’s

ocean bike path in Manhattan Beach,

possible. Sports history is full of examples of people who kick that door down in every sport for different communities, for women, for Black people, for people of different religions. In every case, you need those pioneers to show people that that particular activity is like open for inclusion.

P.A.: What’s significant about the place we’re conducting this interview?

P.F.: This interview is happening in Manhattan Beach, which is a community of L.A. and specifically, we’re at this park that’s known as Bruce’s Beach, which has been in national news this year. In the 1920s this was a resort for Black beachgoers. And ultimately, the the city and community of Manhattan Beach pushed the Bruce family out.

Now finally, the city and the county have have offered restitution to the Bruce family. The land down closest to the beach now belongs to the Bruce family, and now the county has to lease that land back from them. It’s important in the context of this conversation because it’s just like the tug of war of justice that’s happening in many places. You can feel the tide turning here. Just like that, a century of generational wealth was taken from the Bruce family. But now there’s progress happening there. While I may wish that inclusivity had come sooner, it’s happening in a really beautiful way right now.

Peter Abraham 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.

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