CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

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

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March 10-11, 2023 — USA Cycling Collegiate BMX National Championships, Bakersfield, CA, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org usacycling.org

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

Advocacy

Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy Group. They work on education and other bike related advocacy., Jenn Oxborrow, 385-831-1515, jenn@bikeutah.org bikeutah. org

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

Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee

— Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC committee works to improve cycling conditions in Salt Lake County and is an official committee. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are held in Suite N-2800 of the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT,, Helen Peters, 385-468-4860, HPeters@slco.org bicycle.slco.org

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

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

Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435649-6839, charlie@mountaintrails.org mountaintrails.org

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-8245339, bonnevilleshorelinetrail@gmail.com bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org

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

Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please join us every first Thursday of the month at 5 pm at 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a more bicycle-friendly community., Heather Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@ gmail.com, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail.com bikeprovo.org

Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-7593048, info@groraces.com dmbta.org

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

WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity.com

Idaho Bike Walk Alliance — Boise, ID, Idaho’s Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@idahowalkbike.org idahowalkbike.org

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Tucson, AZ, Arizona’s Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Eric Post, president@bikegaba.org bikegaba.org

Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists — Phoenix, AZ, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Bob Beane, 623-252-0931, cazbike@cazbike. org cazbike.org

Wyoming Pathways — Wilson, WY, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Tim Young, 307-413-8464, , wyopath.org

Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, 303-417-1544, info@bicyclecolorado.org bicyclecolorado.org

Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor Lonsdale, bznbybike@gmail.com, Doug Haberman, 406-449-2787, info@bikewalkmontana.org bikewalkmontana.org

Salt Lake Valley Trails Society — Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake Valley’s natural surface bicycle trails non-profit., Kevin Dwyer, kevin@ saltlakevalleytrailssociety.org saltlakevalleytrailssociety.org

Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) Jackson, WY, Promotes trails and pathways in the Wydaho area of Wyoming and Idaho., Dan Verbeten, 208-201-1622, dan@tvtap. org tvtap.org tetonbikefest.org

Bike Orem — Orem, UT, The Orem Bicycle Coalition exists to cultivate a more bicycle friendly community in Orem so that more residents will be able and excited to ride in our community. We do this by encouraging bicycle safety, accessibility, inclusivity, and infrastructure to the community and its residents. Come join us! Currently we are meeting on the second Wednesday of each month, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Mad Dog Cycles. The address is 350 North Orem Blvd, Orem, UT 84057, Randy Gibb, 801-222-9577, randy@maddogcycles.com bikeorem.weebly.com

Events, Swaps,Lectures

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

May 6-7, 2023 — Park City High School Mountain Bike Team Bike Swap, TENTATIVE, Park City, UT, Benefits Park City High School Mountain Bike Team and the Young Riders Youth Mountain Biking Program. Located at Utah Film Studios: 4001 Kearns Blvd. Park City, UT. Saturday, May 7 8am-5pm and Sunday May 8 11am-3pm. Buy or sell gear.Need a a bike? Need to get some of that old equipment out of your garage? This is the perfect opportunity, and proceeds raised at this event help to fund the Park City High School Mountain Bike Team and the Young Riders organization based out of Park City, UT. To sell your gear you can drop off your bike and fill out the information at Jan’s Mountain Outfitters (1600 Park Avenue, Park City) or White Pine Touring (1790 Bonanza Drive, Park City) during store hours from April 23- May 4, or at Utah Film Studios: 4001 Kearns Blvd. Park City, Utah on May 5, 3-7pm, May 6, 2-8 pm., Lucy Best, 760-815-6043, biglucy2000@yahoo.com youngriders.com

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

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

Gravel Races and Rides

February 5, 2023 — 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, 303-408-0747, josh@adventurefit.com, oldmanwinterrally.com

March 18, 2023 — True GRIT Epic Gravel Race, National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Series (NUE) 100 and Marathon SE, Santa Clara, UT, Epic gravel race 84 miles, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@ groraces.com truegritepic.com

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

April 15, 2023 — Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride - San Marcos, QUADRUPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, San Marcos, CA, Pain and suffering will commence at 7 a.m. featuring four waves predicated on riders’ USAC categories. The expo will remain open on Sunday throughout the duration of the event until the beers, jeers and awards are distributed for all the day’s heroic efforts., Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, mmx@ MonumentsofCycling.com belgianwaffleride.bike

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

April 28-30, 2023 — Montana Gravel Grinder Challenge and Hell Ride, Missoula, MT, Day 1: 9Mile Time Trial -- this route takes you on an out and back up NineMile road, 31 miles total, with a gentle elevation gain on the way out, totaling around 1,300’. Day 2: Southside Road -- A classic Montana ride, the Southside Road loop-- Flat Mullan Road takes you out to the rolling gravel of Southside Road along the river, and back to our start in Huson. 57 miles, 2,200’ of gain. Day 3: Rocky Mountain Roubaix Circuit -- Montana’s famed RMR is the final stage of this 3-day race. These loops total 45.5 miles, gaining around 2k’ of climbing., Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, montanacyclocross@gmail.com, montanacyclocross. com/events/, thecyclinghouse.com

May 6, 2023 — Volcano Fire Road 120k Gravel Grinder, , Veyo, UT, Fun and challenging ravel race! 75 miles with 6200’ climbing in the beautiful Pine Valley area north of St George. 56% dirt, 44% pavement. Solo or 2x relay. Famous Veyo Pie at the finish line!, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com gravelgrinder.com

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

May 14, 2023 — Co2uT - Desert Gravel, Fruita, CO, The Co2uT chemical equation can be broken down as follows: Co=Colorado, 2=to, uT=Utah. This kick-ass gravel race will take you from Colorado to Utah...and back.

Designed by a long-time western-slope local, each route offers mind-blowing, gravel-loving terrain, quad-busting hills, breathtaking views, wildlife cameos, epic adventure and of course, fun., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, jen@teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, kim@teamevergreen.org, Morgan Murri, 303-475-6053, morgan@desertgravel.com desertgravel.com teamevergreen.org

May 14, 2023 — Dirty Edge Gravel 50K, Fruita, CO, Riding the Dirty Edge will make you realize why 18 Road is world class. With expansive views of the beautiful Bookcliffs you will ride through the endless gravel roads of the North Fruita Desert before attacking the back canyon section of the Edge Loop. This mix of smooth gravel, sporty fun, and gorgeous vistas will make The Dirty Edge a Fruita classic. Racers will feel supported with three aid stations, finisher medals and age group awards. Sunny and dry, springtime in Fruita is the perfect time to experience the desert on a bike. This race is part of the Adventure Fest at 18 Road and includes admission to all of the weekend events!, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@ geminiadventures.com, Kyla Claudell, 303249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com geminiadventures.com

May 20, 2023 — Santa Fe Century Gravel Rides, Santa Fe, NM, Gravel Ride/Distance options of Gravelón (55 mile), or the Gravelito (25 mile) on Rowe Mesa, Santa Fe Century , 505490-6387, ride@santafecentury.com santafecentury.com

May 20, 2023 — Stetina’s Paydirt, Carson City, NV, The old way of all-out racing is not the way at Stetina’s Carson City Paydirt. Instead, the Paydirt consists of two substantial timed segments to keep things competitive without separating yourself from dear friends in the dusty west of Nevada’s desert. In addition to on-bike racing, there are two bonus segments that consist of fun and games back at the post-race festival. Riding a mechanical bull and participating in a tire-toss competition could be all that separates you at the end of the day., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey. net truckeedirtfondo.com

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

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

June 3, 2023 — Weiser River Trail Ride, Council, ID, Gravel bike ride of either 48 or 28 miles on the Weiser River Trail, a rail conversion trail. Shuttles from Cambridge or Council. Snacks and Lunch., Ron Hundahl, 208-566-

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1025 , 208-253-4433, octobertrek@gmail. com kotaho.com/annual-bike-ride, weiserrivertrail.org

June 10, 2023 — Truckee Dirt Fondo, Truckee, CA, Three days of activities with a competitive off-road bicycle race featuring the incredible dirt and gravel roads in the Tahoe National Forest, best suited for a gravel/cross bike or a hardtail MTB. 3 course options: 65.1 mi (Long), 58.1 mi (Medium) and 26.2 (Rollout - non timed) + Family Fun Route (15 mi). Benefits the Truckeebased non-profit Adventure Risk Challenge., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, info@ bikemonkey.net truckeedirtfondo.com

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

June 17, 2023 — Dirty Dino Gravel Grinder

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

Tours and Festivals

January 20-22, 2023 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Various, AZ, UT, CO, CA, NV, 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!, Gene and Ilse Hamilton, 970-2611869, 435 260 7696, admin@betterride.net betterride.net

March 3-5, 2023 — Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, Sedona, AZ, Held in the heart of Sedona next to trails, bike park, and downtown. Main Expo/Festival area at the beautiful Posse Grounds Park; Bike Demos, Shuttled Rides, a Beer Garden, great Bands, and endless singletrack., Sedona MTB Festival , 928-282-1106, info@sedonamtbfestival.com sedonamtbfestival.com

March 24-26, 2023 — Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival, Hurricane, UT, Ride with us on world-class 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

March 24-26, 2023 — BetterRide Enduro 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 31-April 2, 2023 — BetterRide Women’s MTB Camp, Moab, UT, BetterRide’s WomenOnly Mountain Bike Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching covers the same core skills as the co-ed camps in a supportive, nonjudgemental 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

April 26-September 30, 2023 — MTB The Maze Mountain Bike Tour, Moab, UT, Deep in the heart of Canyonlands National Park. 4 trips to choose from, 4 days 3 nights. Small Groups of 7 or less. Outfitted by professional guides. Camp at the Maze Overlook and hike down into the Maze while viewing vertical uplifts and plunging gorges., Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, 801-266-2087, karen. holidayriver@gmail.com, Natalie Osborn, natalie.holidayriver@gmail.com bikeraft. com

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

May 5-7, 2023 — US Bank Fruita Fat Tire Festival Fruita, CO, 25th Anniversary festival kicking off the Mtn bike season in CO, world renowned trails, Bike Demo at 18 Road and Downtown Product Expo, and live music, George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, fruita@otesports.com fruitafattirefestival.com

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

Regional Weekly MTB Race Series

May 31-June 28, 2023 — 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, 303-5034616, jen@teamevergreen.org teamevergreen.org, sessionseries.org

Utah Mountain Bike Racing

February 25, 2023 — Red Rock 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, 435-2296251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com intermountaincup.com ridesouthernutah.com

March 11, 2023 — 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. Finish with live music, vendors and beer garden., Cimarron Chacon, 970-7593048, info@groraces.com truegritepic.com

March 25-27, 2023 — Moab Rocks, Moab, UT, Incorporates Moab’s best classic and new routes and combines them into a 3-day masterpiece of cross-country and timed descents in a fully supported format., Kevin McDonald, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies. com TransRockies.com

March 25, 2023 — Good Vibes in Santa Clara Intermountain Cup, Santa Clara, UT, Classic Southern Utah singletrack makes up this 6-mile course located in the popular Santa Clara River Reserve trail network. The just under 800 feet of elevation gain is broken up between a couple of techy climbs and punctuated by fast connectors. This is sure to be a ripper of a course that will have you wanting to enjoy the scenery with views into Snow Canyon and Red Mountain., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com intermountaincup. com ridesouthernutah.com

April 8, 2023 — 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Virgin, UT, 13 mile long course in the UT desert combines sweet single track, with some technical sections, and great climbs. Great introduction to endurance racing or a great trainer for bigger races. Categories from solo to 3 person, including single speed categories., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@ groraces.com groraces.com 6hoursinfroghollow.com

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

May 20, 2023 — Three Peaks Classic ICUP Intermountain Cup, Cedar City, UT, Endurance XC, 25-50 miles. 1700’ per lap.

7.8 miles and 500 feet of elevation per lap on dirt roads and the fun singletrack that laces its way through Juniper and Pinion trees., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com intermountaincup.com ridesouthernutah.com

June 10, 2023 — Wasatch 50, TENTATIVE for location - TBD, Intermountain Cup Endurance Series, Pending - TBD, UT, Description Pending Location - TBD, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle. com intermountaincup.com

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

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

January 7-8, 2023 — McDowell Meltdown McDowell, AZ, Challenging XC race with pump tracks for everyone to enjoy., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@mbaa.net mbaa.net

January 20-22, 2023 — 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 bootlegcanyonracing.com

January 21-22, 2023 — Estrella Hedgehog Hustle, Goodyear, AZ, Cross Country Race at Estrella Mountain Regional Park with a scenic venue for both spectators and racers. Remember sealant and tubes!, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@mbaa.net, mbaa.net

January 21, 2023 — Colorado Cup, Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , info@cloudcitywheelers.com cloudcitywheelers.com

January 28, 2023 — 6 Hours in the Papago Tempe, AZ, Papago 6 will test your early season, or winter, fitness. Get ready for a technically challenging course, plus the canal section is back for 2023. Ride solo, with a friend or on a QUAD 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 6hoursinthepapago.com

January 29, 2023 — McDowell Circuit Race Fort McDowell, AZ, Race starts at 8:00 a.m., Carlos O’Briens Racing , bdelaney259@ gmail.com, azcycling.org/event/avondale-2/

February 4-5, 2023 — White Tank Whirlwind Waddell, AZ, White Tank Regional Park is a fun course, mixed with a smidge of technical riding., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@ mbaa.net mbaa.net

February 4, 2023 — Tennessee Pass Night Jam Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , info@ cloudcitywheelers.com cloudcitywheelers. com

February 4, 2023 — DVO Blue Diamond XC MTB Race, Boulder City, NV, Cross Country race,, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@ downhillmike.com bootlegcanyonracing. com

February 11, 2023 — Rock Cobbler, Bakersfield, CA, The World Famous Bianchi Rock Cobbler is a stupidly hard, mostly dirt ride, bordering on a race. There are two routes offered: the Rock Cobbler which is between 80-90 miles and the Pebbler which is between 40-50 miles., Sam Ames, sam@sambarn.com rockcobbler.com

February 17-19, 2023 — 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, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com epicrides.com

February 17-19, 2023 — 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 bootlegcanyonracing.com

March 4, 2023 — Mineral Belt Mayhem Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , info@ cloudcitywheelers.com, cloudcitywheelers. com

March 10-12, 2023 — 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 18, 2023 — Havasu Havoc, Lake Havasu, AZ, XC race with awesome views, a fun trail and good local beer., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@mbaa.net mbaa.net

March 18, 2023 — Fatty Patty, Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , info@cloudcitywheelers.com cloudcitywheelers.com

March 18, 2023 — Roost the Ridges Enduro Farmington, NM, Shred some of Farmington’s 3 finest ridgelines in timed top to bottom fashion. These three stages will be fast, smooth, and follow 3 different ridgelines to the bottom. All competitors will pick up their number and park at Lions Wilderness Park. Then you will follow a marked course 8 miles (not timed) to the first stage of the race. This is where the racing begins. 2 stages will have the same finish line while all of them have different starting points. Please see the map and trail fork link provided to get a better idea of the courses., Neil Hannum, 970-759-2126, aztecadventures01@gmail. com, William Farmer, 505-402-3959, gfarmer360@gmail.com 2wheelventures.wixsite. com/website

March 25, 2023 — 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 25, 2023 — 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 1, 2023 — Tommy Knocker 10, Silver City, NM, 10 hour race, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com ziarides.com

April 8, 2023 — Prescott Punisher, Prescott, AZ, Prescott is a great place for mountain biking. The Whiskey 50 will be 2 weeks later so consider racing and staying for a pre-ride the following day., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, info@mbaa.net mbaa.net

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

April 14-16, 2023 — DVO Reaper Madness DH ~ DS ~ Enduro, DVO Winter Gravity Series at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV, Open practice on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Trails hand built by the late Brent Thompson, gnarly on the top half and fast open ridge tops for the 2nd half. Free on-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, bootlegcanyonracing.com

April 14-16, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Dry Hill #1), Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Port Angeles, WA, Downhill race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup.com nwcup.com

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

April 28-30, 2023 — Whiskey Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Prescott, AZ, Starting on Prescott’s historical (and lively) Whiskey Row and climbing into the beautifully distracting views of Prescott National Forest, riders will connect some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides.com epicrides. com

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

May 12-14, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Dry Hill #2), Northwest Cup Downhill Series,

Port Angeles, WA, Downhill race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup.com nwcup.com

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

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

May 13, 2023 — Sarlacc Attack 50K, Fruita, CO, Ride the Edge! This is not just the name of the trail but a description of the Sarlacc Attack 50K course which combines The Edge and Sarlacc trails to make up an epic adventure.

You’ll ride on the edge of cliffs and your limits. World class singletrack, uphill grinds, and flowy descents are abundant on the Edge Loop. The Sarlacc trail section is some of the most fun singletrack on the course and riders will be there on the season’s opening week. This race is part of the Adventure Fest at 18 Road, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@geminiadventures.com, Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com geminiadventures.com

May 13, 2023 — Chain Smoker Las Vegas

Tentative date, Blue Diamond, NV, 15, 30, 45 mile options, Quick n Dirty MTB , info@ quickndirtymtb.com quickndirtymtb.com

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

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

June 21-25, 2023 — Junior Bike Week, Crested Butte, CO, Since 2016, we’ve had one goal - to host the BIGGEST KIDS’ BIKE PARTY ON THE PLANET right here in Crested Butte, Colorado, the birthplace of mountain biking. Junior Bike Week is the only multi-day mountain bike festival that exclusively celebrates getting more kids on bikes; and we would love to have you join us for both non-competitive festive events as well as competitive racing., Amy Nolan, 970-596-4085, director@ juniorbikeweek.com, juniorbikeweek.com

June 23-25, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Tamarack) , Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Tamarack, ID, Downhill race. Held at Tamarack Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, PRO GRT too, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@ nwcup.com nwcup.com

June 23-25, 2023 — NW Cup Downhill Series (Mt. Hood), Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Mt. Hood, OR, Downhill race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, scott@nwcup.com nwcup.com

Fat Biking

January 6-8, 2023 — 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 10-February 20, 2023 — Bike Utah

Mid Week Fat Bike Series, Soldier Hollow, UT, January 10, January 24, February 7, and February 20. Racing starts each night at 6:30pm with Beginner, Intermediate, Expert/ Pro, Single Speed, and Adaptive categories., Jenn Oxborrow, 385-831-1515, jenn@bikeutah.org, Trilby Cox, 385-831-1515, trilby@midweekmtb.com bikeutah.org/midweek

January 27-29, 2023 — Borealis Fat Bike World Championships , New Richmond, WI, 8th annual Borealis Fat Bike World Championships. Join us for 3 days of races, demos, great beer, and excellent times!, Fat Bike Worlds , info@fatbikeworlds.org fatbikeworlds.org

February 18, 2023 — 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, 208412-8343, 208-774-8343, Information@stanleycc.org, Jason Bosley, 614-260-4468, info@ stanleywinterfest.com stanleycc.org stanleywinterfest.com

February 18, 2023 — Frisco Freeze Fat Bike Race, Frisco, CO, Join us for the 7th Annual Frisco Freeze Fat Bike Race at the Frisco Nordic Center. This is your one chance this winter to ride your fat bike on the Frisco Nordic trails for this 14k course., Linsey Joyce, 970-668-9133, linseyj@townoffrisco.com townoffrisco.com/event/nordic -centerevents/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/

March 5, 2023 — Rat Bike Face... (a Fatbike Race!), Glenwood Springs, CO, Calling all fat tire fanatics! Sunlight Mountain Resort is bringing back fat bike racing to Glenwood Springs for the 2021/22 season! We are working with our local fat bikers on the course right now! The course will incorporate everything you love about fat biking. Groomed trails, gorgeous aspen groves, heart pounding uphill’s, white knuckle descents and fun... tons of fun! Stay tuned for course maps and such.We strongly encourage costumes and we will have a prize for the best one! We will also be holding a raffle at the end of the race so all participants have a chance to walk away with something sweet! Oh ya and for all you fast men and women out there we will be giving away lift tickets and custom schwag to all of the top finishers., Steven Novy, 970-309-2023, snovy@greenlinearchitects.com, runsignup.com/Race/CO/ GlenwoodSprings/RatBikeFace

March 10-12, 2023 — The Drift Fat Bike Race and Ride, Pinedale, WY, Run, fat bike or ski 13, 28, or 100 miles. Held on a groomed trail in the Wind River Range in the area of the Continental Divide Trail, 100 Mile race starts March 10th. 13 and 28 mile on March 12th., Keri Hull, 907-306-9806, keri.koger@gmail. com thedrift100.com

March 11, 2023 — 28 Below Fat Bike Race and Ride, Spearfish, South Dakota, 50 k race, ride, tour, Perry Jewett, 605-641-4963, ridgeriders@blackhills.com 28below.com

Utah Weekly Road Race Series

Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the International Center, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com utahcritseries.com

DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W.,

A flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Call for information regarding C flite. Wednesdays April - August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com utahcritseries.com

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

Logan Race Club Thursday Night Time Trial Series — Logan, UT, Thursdays. TT series consisting of 18 races on five difference courses, with weekly and end-of-series prizes. Check the website for the location of the weekly course., Stephen Clyde, 435-750-8785, swc@ mdsc.com, Ben Kofeod, benhkof@hotmail. com, Travis Dunn, travis.dunn@usu.edu loganraceclub.org

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

Utah Road Racing

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

May 6, 2023 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but you will get a time, awards, and placing., Scott Newton, 800-635-1792, 970275-1633, info@granfondomoab.com granfondomoab.com

May 6, 2023 — Goshen Circuit Race, UCA Series, Goshen, UT, 5.7 mile loop with a couple of punchy rollers and about 375 feet of up and down each lap on paved farm roads in southern Utah County., Troy Huebner, 801-427-0852, troyworkone@comcast.net

May 13, 2023 — Bear Lake Classic Road Race UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat loop (or 102 double lap) with some rolling hills on east shore, followed by a flat and fast finish – a beautiful race around Bear Lake., John Hernandez, john71her@gmail.com extramileracing.com, racebearlake.com

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

June 9-10, 2023 — Kokopelli Moab to St. George Relay, Moab, UT, Moab to St. George Relay, Road race with 4 rider teams and three legs per rider, covering 528 miles. Multiple start times at Swanny Park in Moab finishing at Unity Park in Ivins., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, info@enduranceutah.com kokopellirelay.com

June 23, 2023 — Antelope Island Classic, UCA Series, Antelope Island, UT, Starts at the West end of the causeway, then across the causeway towards the ranch and end on the island. 32 to 60 mile options., James Ferguson, 801-389-5706, ferguson8118@ comcast.net,

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

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

January 8-February 5, 2023 — Early Birds in Fremont, Livermore, CA, Sundays, January 8,15,22,29 and February 5, 2023 (clinics/ mentoring / training races), Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo.com

January 22, 2023 — Race Against Time, San Manuel, AZ, Race will begin at 8:00 a.m., azcycling.org/event/race-against-time-2/

February 4-5, 2023 — La Vuelta a Santa Catalina, San Manuel, AZ, azcycling.org

February 11-12, 2023 — USA Cycling eSports National Championships, Wahoo, RGT, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org usacycling.org

February 12, 2023 — Flapjack Flats TT, Picacho, AZ, Time trial will take place at Picacho (Bowlin) with an address of 16098 Camino Adelante, Picacho, AZ 85141 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Terry Jenner, 402-983-6195, escapefrommexico@yahoo.com azcycling. org/event/flapjacks-tt/

February 17-19, 2023 — Valley of the Sun Stage Race, Phoenix, AZ, 29th annual. Racing begins on Friday with a 20k time trial, Saturday brings a 40-90 mile road race and finishing on Sunday with a criterium at the state capitol., Eric Prosnier, 602-381-3581, eric@wmrc.org, Brian Lemke, 602-692-6790, brianlemke@wmrc.org vosstagerace.com

February 18, 2023 — Cantua Creek Road Race Coalinga, CA, This USAC licensed, out and back race will be held on a well paved, old section of Highway 33 in central California., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@ gmail.com velopromo.com

February 19, 2023 — Pine Flat Road Race Piedra, CA, Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo.com

February 25, 2023 — Snelling Road Race Snelling, CA, 35th Snelling Road Race: classic gentle road race in the Central Valley of California on country roads; this year on an altered course due to bridge reconstruction. Meets at Henderson County Park. Starts at 8:15 a.m. USAC, Robert Leibold, 209604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com, velopromo. com

February 26, 2023 — Original Merced Criterium Merced, CA, 34th annual Criterium on flat loop in downtown Merced. Multiple multilap races USAC Starts at 8 a.m. with a beginners clinic and mentored practice race., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@ gmail.com velopromo.com

March 3-5, 2023 — Tucson Bicycle Classic Tucson, AZ, 3-day USA Cycling stage race featuring a challenging 3.2 mile prologue, a 20.5 mile loop road race and 5.6 mile circuit circuit race. Time Trial Prologue - Friday, March 3th Road Race - Saturday morning, March 4th, Circuit Race - Sunday morning, March 5th., Marco Colbert, info@tucsonbicycleclassic.com tucsonbicycleclassic. com azcycling.org/event/tbc/

March 4, 2023 — Wards Ferry Road Race Sonora, CA, Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo.com

March 5, 2023 — Copper Valley Road Race Copperopolis, CA, Robert Leibold, 209-6041354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo. com

March 18, 2023 — Musselman Crit, Tucson, AZ, State Crit, azcycling.org

March 25, 2023 — SoMo Classic, Phoenix, AZ, azcycling.org

March 26, 2023 — Santa Cruz Classic Criterium Santa Cruz, CA, 53rd Santa Cruz Classic Criterium, on the traditional 0.9 mile loop on and off Beach Hill above the Boardwalk. 8 separate multi-lap races around the infamous hairpin turn., Robert Leibold, 209-6041354, velopro1@gmail.com, velopromo. com

April 1, 2023 — 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, 707-5601122, info@bikemonkey.net bikemonkey. net

April 8, 2023 — Copperopolis Road Race Copperopolis, CA, 41st Copperopolis Road Race, Milton, CA, the Paris-Roubaix of California. 21 mile loops (105 miles for 1/2/Pro riders) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, featuring quiet country and roads that can be best described as mostly patches and some pavement., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com velopromo.com

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

April 12-16, 2023 — Redlands Bicycle Classic Redlands, CA, The longest continuous running invitational, professional stage race in American bike racing. Each year, the City of Redlands and surrounding communities open their homes, their hearts and their streets to world-class athletes. From humble beginnings on a Memorial Day weekend in 1985, the event, featuring 350 elite racers, has hosted future stars of the Olympics, Tour de France, and World Championships. The Redlands Bicycle Classic’s long heritage of attracting future stars has earned its position in history: “Where Legends Are Born!”, Eric Reiser, ericrei@msn.com, , redlandsclassic. com

April 22, 2023 — The Oval Criterium 2.0, Fort Collins, CO, One of the most iconic criteriums in CO, returning this year to the Oval! A 9 corner crit starting and finishing on the Oval, the course has a slight rise into the finish followed by tight corners in between campus streets., Tayne Andrade, 208-3898651, csuramscycling@gmail.com coloradocycling.org

April 23, 2023 — 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

WINTER 2022-2023

plant. Road Race, Part of the 2023 CSU Cycling Spring Race Weekend. Preceded by the equally iconic Oval Criteirum, Tayne Andrade, 208-389-8651, csuramscycling@ gmail.com coloradocycling.org

April 26-May 30, 2023 — Tour of the Gila, Silver City, NM, 5 stages, UCI men, UCI women, amateur categories, great spring racing!, Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, brennan5231@ comcast.net tourofthegila.com

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

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

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

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

May 20-21, 2023 — Tax Day Omnium, UCA Series, Marsh Valley, ID, Great circuit race, start and finish at Marsh Valley High School. This is the old Gate City Grind Course., Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. net, Bob and Kris Walker, bobandkrisw@ yahoo.com, Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@yahoo.com, utahcyclingevents.com

June 2-4, 2023 — 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, 509-525-4949, mike@allegrocyclery.com, Kathyrn Austin, 509-964-8951, kathyrn@allegrocyclery.com, Ace Bollinger, 509-679-5003, acebollinger@nwi.net tourofwallawalla.com

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

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

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

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

Utah Road Touring and Gran Fondos

March 11-14, 2023 — Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Road cycling tour in iconic Moab, Utah. The four routes of the Festival highlight Moab’s different riding opportunities. Two days follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both up-stream and downstream. The other two days leave the valley and climb the beautiful canyon roads into red rock country visiting Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park. Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party on Saturday. All routes have SAG vehicle support, Aid Stations, and 5 Star Event Communication volunteers. A portion of your registration is given as a donation benefitting cancer research and survivorship programs. Cycling Teams and individual groups use the event to inspire their fundraising for large and small foundations making a difference in cancer treatments and survivorship beyond. Ask how your beneficiary can be included., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@skinnytireevents.com skinnytireevents.com

April 15, 2023 — Spring Tour de St. George

Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, St. George, UT, Did you enjoy the Fall Tour?

Come see the rest of southern Utah on your bike as we take you on the other half of our two-part tour of the southern Utah scenery. Fully supported Gran Fondo., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com ridesouthernutah.com

April 22, 2023 — Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, Ride the closed 26.2 mile marathon course through the most iconic sites of Salt Lake! All abilities welcome! Start at 6:00am, just north of the Legacy Bridge on the University of Utah Campus., Steve Bingham, 720-608-1783, stevebingham@highaltitudeevents.com

Jennifer Nelson, 801-455-9623, marketing@ saltlakecitymarathon.com saltlakecitymarathon.com

May 6, 2023 — FrontRunner Metric Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, 12th Annual Point to point metric century (62.5 miles) bicycle ride from Salt Lake City’s Intermodal Hub to Ogden. Return to Salt Lake City via the UTA FrontRunner train service. Your bicycle will be transported via private truck to SLC. Registration opens Christmas Day! We sold out for the last few years, register early and don’t miss out. Only 640’ of total climbing,

Matt Storms, 801-230-9270, staff@forthewinracing.com frontrunnercentury.com

May 6, 2023 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but you will get a time, awards, and placing., Scott Newton, 800-635-1792, 970275-1633, info@granfondomoab.com granfondomoab.com

June 3, 2023 — Ride the Gap Century, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, Parowan, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast with a mileage option for every rider. Nothing like a small town with big fun! Enjoy open roads and very little traffic., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com ridesouthernutah.com

June 10, 2023 — Huntsman SportsFest - Run.

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

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

February 11, 2023 — 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 tourdepalmsprings.com

February 18, 2023 — 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 Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com planetultra.com

March 4, 2023 — Solvang Century, Solvang, CA, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com planetultra.com

March 18, 2023 — Solvang Double Century and Double Metric Century, Solvang, CA, 200 miles or 200 kilometers in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. A perfect first time double century., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com planetultra.com

March 18, 2023 — Pedaling for St. Pats 50K

Bike Ride, Colorado Springs, CO, Choose between Challenging Course (31 miles) or Intermediate Course (21 Miles). Ride through world famous Garden of the Gods Park, on towards Blodgett Peak, through the Mount St Francis area, down the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail through Monument Valley Park, and then onto Midland Trail back to Trails End Tap Room for the after party!

Start and Finish at Trails End Tap Room, 2925 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80904. Total elevation change is 2,036 feet., Carol O’Donnell, 719-271-4610, carol@ odonnell2.com https://csstpats.com/event/ pedalin-st-pats-30k-and-50k/

March 19-October 27, 2023 — Moab and

The Back of Beyond, Grand Junction , CO, Multiple dates.“The Best of the West” The Moab & 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, 508-5617580, lauren@lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

March 20-25, 2023 — Solvang Spring Tour

Solvang, CA, Early season warm weather training in Sunny Southern California. 50-100 miles per day in Southern California’s most popular cycling region., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com planetultra.com

March 23-26, 2023 — El Tour de Zona, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Tombstone, AZ, Enjoy threedays 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 freespirited, 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 1-30, 2023 — Yellowstone Cycle Days

TENTATIVE DATES, Yellowstone National Park, MT, Ride free in Yellowstone National Park before the roads open to the public. This is a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the park. Opening day depends on whether the road is plowed. Check for park service website to see if the roads are open., Toni , 406-6467701, 307-899-3367, westyellowstonecycletour@gmail.com nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ spring-fall-bicycling.htm cycleyellowstone. com

April 8, 2023 — Mulholland Challenge & Double Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Agoura Hills, CA, The toughest Southern California Century with over 13,000’ of climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains. Fully supported / Chip Timed. 100 and 200 mile options, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com planetultra.com

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

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

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

April 30-October 27, 2023 — Redrock Canyons Utah Bike Tours, Grand Junction, CO, Multiple dates. The Redrock Canyons is our original and best bike tour with unmatched scenery and fantastic lodging. It is a superb tour for all abilities. 6-day tour, includes: 5-nights exceptional lodging, all meals, taxes, entrance fees, lunch on the route, energy food, liquid refreshments, shuttles, guide service and mechanical support. Optional scenic flight for additional charge., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, Lauren Lasky, 508561-7580, lauren@lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

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

May 27, 2023 — Heartbreak Century and Double Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Frazier Park, CA, 100 or 200 mile ride on the roads less traveled in the Los Padres National Forest, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com

June 3, 2023 — Just for the Hill of It, White Bird, ID, Benefit for Syringa Hospital & Clinics Hospice, face the challenging switchbacks of the Old White Bird Grade. Experience 13 miles with a gentle climb starting at Hammer Creek at 1600’ and continuing to the summit at 3800’. Breathtaking views. All ages are welcome to come & join in the fun, Cindy Higgins, 208-983-8550, chiggins@ syringahospital.org syringahospital.org/hillof-it-challenge.html

June 3, 2023 — 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 10-18, 2023 — Ride the Rockies, Final Location TBD, CO, Explore Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by bicycle! The 2023 tour will be a brand new route showcasing the state’s unmatched scenery and breathtaking mountain views., Ride The Rockies , info@ridetherockies.com, ridetherockies. com venturesendurance.com

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

June 24-25, 2023 — Bike MS: Colorado, Bike MS, Westminster, CO, With breathtaking mountain views and crisp mountain air, take in the views of Longs Peak, Colorado’s most famous 14er, in an area known as one of Colorado’s most scenic outdoor paradises. This Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 32 to 103 miles over two days and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 10-12 miles. Lodging, meals, and entertainment based out of Colorado State University in Ft. Collins., Brittany Rondello, 425-647-6846, brittany.rondello@nmss.org Erika Barnum, 303-698-6127, Erika.Barnum@ nmss.org bikemscolorado.org

June 24-25, 2023 — Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, Bike MS, Ventura, CA, Choose your start line and build your own adventure. Start in Ventura for an easy 30 miles along the river path or Santa Monica for breathtaking 62 miles along PCH or take the challenge and do 105 miles for a combo of mountain and coastal riding. Everyone will come together for the finish line and party at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park to celebrate with food, drinks, music and fun! Overnight in Ventura then enjoy the beauty of Ventura County’s coastline and the hills and lakes of Ojai., JJ Hoffman, 323-839-6414, janette.hoffman@nmss.org bikemslosangeles.org

Multisport Races

March 25, 2023 — Icebreaker Sprint Triathlon & 5K, Tri Utah, American Fork, UT, Kick-off the Utah Triathlon season at the American Fork Rec Center. The IceBreaker is for athletes of all abilities! Post race breakfast and pictures with the TriUtah Yeti, Dan Aamodt, 385228-3454 , race@triutah.com triutah.com

April 15, 2023 — St. George Triathlon, St. George, UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, starting between 9 am and 2 pm. Indoor swim, outdoor route for run and bike legs. Cap of 300 each category., Aaron Metler, 435-627-4054, aaron.metler@sgcity. org sgcity.org/sportsandrecreation/races

April 15, 2023 — Legacy Duathlon , North Salt Lake, UT, Run Bike Run on the Legacy Parkway trial system. Great flat course that starts in North Salt Lake Utah and a great way to kick off the 2021 Triathlon Season., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents. com legacyduathlon.com onhillevents. com

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

Cargo Bikes Can Do More Than Most People Think

The potential of cargo bikes lies largely untapped. Electric Cargo Bikes in Urban Areas: A New Mobility Option for Private Transportation says “adoption of e-cargo bikes as a valid transportation mode is still very limited worldwide. Although cycling has been pushed as a sustainable mode of travel in cities by multiple organizations and governments, cargo cycling has not been part of the conversation.”

Electric cargo bikes can help riders carry a lot of weight, but a variety of factors are keeping use down, from cost to safety concerns to how far you can go on a charge and lack of appropriate infrastructure for riding and parking, says the study, published in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives.

The study looked at previous research which stated that the typical cargo ebike user is young, well-to-do and male. Other demographics didn’t seem interested. Studies differed, however, in reporting the percentage of users were likely to own a car. But users generally expressed concerns about the environment as a motive for riding.

Previous studies also differed in how far riders typically went and how much time they spent on the bikes. Frequency of trips depended on the use. Few of those who used cargo bikes on a sharing system use them more than once a month. Frequency ranged for those who owned their own, just like it would for those with conventional bikes, from monthly or less to nearly daily.

See: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/ S2590198222001658

-Charles Pekow

Fitzgerald’s Joyride

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These races are hard, but that is why we do them. If you don’t do hard things, you’ll never know what you can do. I love seeing new landscapes, even through tired eyes. I love the idea of being self-supported and the challenge of finding food and water. Though I might complain about it at the time, I love climbing hills and the sense of accomplishment at reaching the top. And who doesn’t love the free ride down the other side?

Completing an endurance event puts you in an exclusive group even if you don’t win. It’s tangible, real, and hurts, but it gets better, especially once you’ve completed a race. Most folks have more sense than to push themselves to extremes. And when people ask me why I do these races, the only answer I can come up with is not unlike the answer mountain climbers give when presented with the same question. We do it because it’s there. I can think of very few experiences in life that provide you with the challenges of an endurance race.

Will I do another race? Probably, I don’t know. I’ll have to see what comes along. I’m not getting any younger, so there is a finite window for challenging myself this way. I might also refocus on the bike touring that first got me into this crazy sport, taking a slower pace and spending more time smelling the roses. The one thing I know is that I will continue exploring by bicycle. It is the most rewarding thing I do.

Does Active Transporation Actually Make Cycling Safer?

UDOT Faulted

We don’t know as much as we should about how major transportation projects improve bicycling conditions. That’s because evaluations often don’t include “active transportation.” And that, in turn, is because federal rules don’t generally require it as part of evaluations of major projects which is illustrated in Measuring Investments in Active Transportation When Accomplished as Part of Other Projects: A Synthesis of Highway Practice, a report from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program.

“Because it is difficult to track active transportation investments that are not stand-alone projects, states may be underreporting their investments in active transportation,” the report warns. It has proven too much of a burden to separate the costs and benefits.

The report specifically faults the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), saying it “does not consistently track active transportation component project investments. There is some tracking done to meet reporting requirements relating to federal funding, but it only aims to demonstrate that minimum requirements are being met and likely does not reflect a full account of active transportation projects or components.”

The study also notes that UDOT faces “little external pressure from advocacy groups to report on active transportation. UDOT completes the League of American Bicyclists biannual survey about funding and implementation of bicycle facilities to the best of its ability, but local advocacy groups have not been requesting a quantification or documentation of active transportation investments.”

Heidi Goedhart, UDOT active transportation manager, said she had seen the report and acknowledged “we just haven’t institutionalized processes that record active transportation investment to the degree we should.” When the state buys asphalt for a road project, for instance, it’s hard to calculate exactly how much went for bike lanes, she noted. “We don’t have the capability or human bandwidth to calculate all that stuff.” UDOT’s $100 million active transportation budget for FY 24 may help, she said.

UDOT does collect data, such as visual images of transportation, and might be able to use it to see how many people are using active transportation on projects, she added. “The software we are using for program management is kind of antiquated, honestly. When we update that software, let’s make sure we are purchasing software (that can factor in active transportation) and we have staff that have the time to input these data so we know what we are spending.”

Chris Wiltsie, 1,000 miles program director for Bike Utah, said he hadn’t seen the report. But he said ”I don’t know that holding UDOT accountable for all these problems is necessarily productive because they’re just one piece of the total project.” Nor can Bike Utah do all the pushing. “There aren’t that many local bike advocacy groups in Utah though more people are getting in the act. It has grown a lot since I started this job (more than four years ago). We’re headed in the right direction.”

Details: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/download/26726

-Charles Pekow

Separated Bike Lanes are Safer

Separated bike lanes do improve safety. At least that’s what New York City found after examining a decade of safety improvement projects, including more than 100 miles of bike lanes. The New York City Department of Transportation examined before and after crash data for two or three years.

With conventional bike lanes, the rate of injury increased 1.1 percent but it dropped 14.8 percent for protected lanes. But other safety improvements probably played a role, including signal timing, speed cameras, fewer traffic lanes and turn lanes.

Results do not include ebike and scooter users because of insufficient data.

See https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/safety-treatmentevaluation-2005-2018.pdf

-Charles Pekow

Salt Lake County’s MidValley Connector Gains Federal Approval

The Federal Transit Administration gave final approval to the seven-mile Midvalley Connector Bus Rapid Transit Project in Murray, Taylorsville and West Valley, Salt Lake County, Utah.

The project “would connect the Murray Central TRAX and FrontRunner Station to the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus in Taylorsville and to the West Valley Central TRAX Station,” according to the project’s website.

The project includes improving bicycle conditions along the project, including building a multi-use path along 4700 South to replace the existing bike/ped facility. It also promises improved bike connections to stations and between existing paths as well as other improvements such as median islands and push-button activation of traffic lights.

Details: http://midvalleyconnector.com/.

-Charles Pekow

Bikeshare Declined During the Pandemic, But Has Recovered

Shared micromobility ridership took a big hit in North America during the first year of the pandemic but rebounded in 2021, according to a report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials. In 2021, “people took 47 million trips on station- based bike share systems, 62.5 million trips on dockless e-scooters, and 2.5 million trips on dockless bikes in the U.S.—a sharp contrast with 2020, when people took only 65 million trips across all shared micromobility modes,” says Half a Billion Trips: On Shared

Bikeshare Improves Fitness

One more reason to promote bikeshare: it can improve physical fitness. A study done in Philadelphia and published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that those who joined a bikeshare did more “moderate and vigorous physical activity” after they did. But to maintain the benefits, people will have to ride a lot over a long period of time, says Changes in Physical Activity after Joining a Bikeshare Program: A Cohort of New Bikeshare Users https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/

Boulder Voters Raise Sales Tax to Build and Maintain Bike Infrastructure

Voters in Boulder County, CO voted in November to continue a .1 percent sales tax (that’s one cent per $10) to fund multimodal transportation projects, including bike facilities. The tax will help fund a 25-year Transportation Master Plan that includes adding bike lanes in downtown Lyons, updating the county bikeway map, improving bike safety, etc.

See https://bouldercounty.gov/ transportation/plans-and-projects/ transportation-master-plan/

-Charles Pekow

Face Masks Block More than COVID-19

Wearing a face mask while cycling might protect you from more than COVID and other contagious diseases. It can keep air pollutants out of your respiratory system, suggests a study from the University of Texas at Austin, but public health officials don’t often mention this.

The research looked at previous studies and concluded “Although the scope of the evidence reviewed was relatively limited, it consistently suggested that mask use may be an effective and inexpensive personal intervention against air pollution for pedestrians and bicyclists. Public health organizations should consider encouraging the continued use of face masks as a personal abatement strategy of air pollution exposure during the postpandemic stage.”

See: https://www.researchgate. net/publication/362513409_A_ scoping_review_of_the_benefits_ of_face_mask_use_on_pedestrian_and_bicyclist_exposure_to_ air_pollutants

-Charles Pekow

Micromobility Since 2010.

The pandemic caused a blip in growth of shared bike, ebike and scooter rides starting with a documented 321,000 rides in 2010, right after the concept was introduced. The 112 million rides in 2021 still fell below the peak of 136 million in 2019.

See https://nacto.org/wp-content/ uploads/2022/12/2020-2021_shared_micro_snapshot_ Dec7_2022.pdf

-Charles Pekow

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The study followed 1,031 new members over a year from various demographic and income backgrounds with a median age of 30. Some members already owned a bike and a few others bought one over the year. Benefits accrued to people in all groups if they rode regularly.

The study suggests that cities get more people to use bikeshare and to encourage those who have signed up to use it more. It’s good for their own health!

-Charles Pekow

Bike Infrastructure Increases Physical Activity

“Physical activity increases if safe infrastructure for cyclists is provided,” concludes a study published in the Journal of Transport and Health. It also stated that “(p)romoting active travel and public transport increases physical activity.”

Which Transport Policies Increase Physical Activity of the Whole of Society? A Systematic Review performed a meta-analysis of existing studies on the impact of transportation policies on physical activity. It found that policies work best at increasing bicycling when done in a comprehensive way, such as combining infrastructure improvements with education. Adding bike paths sure helped, but research was not able to say how much striping bike lanes did. Providing secure parking seemed to encourage riding but the evidence doesn’t quantify it. Adding bike racks seemed less encouraging.

Find the report here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/ S2214140522001608

-Charles Pekow

E-Bikes Need More Safety Precautions

E-bikes are going to require a lot more safety work. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) counted at least 53 fatalities on them between 2017 and 2021, mainly through collisions with motor vehicles and loss of user control. CPSC did its own investigating on 11 cases and found eight involved fire or inadequate brakes.

CPSC reported its findings in Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns: 2017–2021 (https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fspublic/Micromobility-Products-Related-Deaths-Injuries-and-HazardPatterns-2017-2021.pdf )

CPSC notes that its reporting of accidents isn’t complete but that the number appears to be rising as the vehicles increase in popularity.

Meanwhile, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration approved UL LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for a test Standard for Electrical Systems for eBikes (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ FR-2022-09-21/pdf/2022-20397.pdf).

Also, after at least 140 e-bike battery fires killing at least five people, New York City required landlords to post safety warnings about ebike fires, telling people not to charge if they find smoke, leakage, etc.

-Charles Pekow