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ISSUE 150 - SUMMER 2018

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Contents

Inside this issue

COLUMNS

REGULARS

04 Legal Cycling

03 Prologue 05 King's Cartoon 05 Legal Cycling 07 Gear Patrol 12 event calendar

Recording Your Ride II Video evidence promotes accountability Richard Duquette

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05 in practice

Trail Riding Etiquette A Bike Path 'Rant' Carl Lawton

06 ask the coach Ditch the Wedges Focus on Pedal Width Rick Schultz

07 Gear Patrol Bike, Light, Action! Ravemen 1200 Light Chris Reynolds

08 Race Report SoCal Fixed Series Crit Racing in Walnut Chris Reynolds

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Alexis Mendoza (GLK) races in the Elite category against the backdrop of the Mt. San Antonio College campus in Walnut, California. Photo by Chris Reynolds

09 team profile Nytro Women's Team Fueled by Support Richard Duquette

10 Asphalt, Please Haute Route, 3 vs. 7? Comparing events John Woodson

16 Last Page

Wright Brothers Bikes Built to Order, made to Last Chris Reynolds

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ISSUE 150 - SUMMER 2018

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BICYCLIST Magazine publishes stories of experience that fall under our namesake, BICYCLIST: Broad Investigation of Challenging Yourself, Cycling Lifestyle and Inspiring Sustainable Transportation. The magazine serves as an inspirational guide celebrating the arts, skills, events, and culture of the cycling life. BICYCLIST is a social enterprise promoting bicycle riding for sport, activity, and transportation. We are based in Southern California, an area that accounts for more bike shops, and active cyclists than the rest of the United States – combined. Visit us online at BICYCLIST.xyz. BICYCLIST Magazine is available in print and digital editions. Complimenting the magazine is our cycling podcast, The BICYCLIST Experience. We also maintain the BICYCLIST Friendly Shop Locater, and the BICYCLIST Event Calendar, the largest online calendar of cycling events, races and festivals in the United States, all available online at BICYCLIST.xyz. We have published a print magazine since 1994, distributing to bike shops throughout the western US and made available free to the public. We launched our online platform in 2014, and our podcast in 2015 and now reach readers and listeners in more than 72 countries. Advertise with us to share your message, bicyclist.xyz/ads. Use the code "fineprint" to save an additional 20% off your placement. BICYCLIST Magazine is published 10 times per year. The print edition can be found at better bike shops, coffee shops and breweries throughout major metropolitan cities west of the Rockies. Print copy subscriptions are $20 per year for delivery to the destination of your choice in the United States. For more information, visit www.BICYCLIST.xyz/subscribe

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e’re very excited to reach our 150th issue milestone. Since 1994, this magazine has served to inform riders of all stripes about the events and races taking place here in our backyard, Southern California. Fast forward to today, and our editorial coverage has expanded while maintaining the same familiar and accessible tone that our readers have come to expect. The calendar of events contained in every issue provides the underlying structure for this publication, and is a dependable compendium of a wide range of cycling events and races that take place throughout the Western United States. One such event is the series of Haute Route events that have become a recurring part of the recreational cycling calendar throughout the United States, after the event format made its mark in Europe. John Woodson breaks down the choice that will face all potential Haute Route riders: Do I do the 3-day or 7-day event? He applies a scoring system that evaluates the event in a way that most active cyclists will appreciate. I’m confident it will help illuminate your choice, or at the least gets you considering it all together. Along with our 150th issue, we’re also excited to be partnering with the SoCal Fixed Series to sponsor their 3 event series taking place over this summer at the Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. We bring back a report in photo from the first event held May 24. Stop by and say hello at the BICYCLIST booth for the upcoming June 24 and July 29 events. Check out the photos on page 8. Richard Duquette brings a profile of the Nytro Women’s Team, a multisport group of inspiring female athletes that work to empower and inspire other women on and off the bike. With a focus on triathalons, the women are scheduled to compete at events throughout the Western US over the upcoming tri season. Read more on page 9. Our Ask the Bike Coach column looks to the dark arts of bike fit methodology and makes a case for the overuse of cleat wedges with a discussion of the problem that they only temporarily cure. It’s an issue that is common, and the treatment by many fitters is something our ATBC takes issue with. Read more on page 6. Carl Lawton raises the alarm for cyclists racing on bike paths, a frequent criticism of our community. Ride fast, don’t stop - but keep it in the vehicular bike lane. The dog walkers and beach cruisers thank you. Our Legal Cycling column sees the second part of a series that we started last issue. This issue looks at how video evidence captured by cyclists should come with an understanding of the law. With action cameras being more ubiquitous on the local club ride, it’s information that many may not be aware of and will benefit from knowing. Rounding out the issue is a first look at a new adventure bicycle developed by Wright Brothers USA, a collaboration with Co-Motion bikes to design a bicycle in the spirit of the Wright brothers, two Americans that are fundamental to the story of flight in our modern world. Not many know that the brothers entire research of flying was funded by the bicycle shop owned by the brothers, Wright Cycle. What would a bike look like if they were alive today and focused on sourcing American components for an ultimate adventure bike? The bike on the last page will give you an idea. And not only is it a sweet ride, but the proceeds of the sale are specifically directed to the Wright Brothers Family foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving the designated historic monument that was home to the brothers in their native Dayton, Ohio. Every issue delivered is an achievement for us, and we couldn’t do it without the help of our editors, contributors, sponsors, friends, family, SuperFans, and most importantly, the support of you, our readers. Thank you, all! See you on the route. Stay safe. Peace,

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Recording Your Ride II Video Evidence can promote accountability

Videos of an incident can perserve important evidence, but also exercise caution when it comes to recording. By Richard Duquette

recognize that filming an encounter can protect both the police and the public. By having video evidence, it becomes more difficult to falsely accuse an officer of misconduct. Most police officers understand this and do not mind being recorded. Although police agencies are not required by law to use body cams, many local departments have implemented them. For those that do, the legislature has prescribed that the agencies establish policies and procedures in keeping with best practices for downloading and storing the footage (Penal Code §832.18). However, you should be careful about how and where you do this. You may record a police officer engaged in public duties, so long as you do not interfere with them. In other words, there are two situations in which you may not film a police officer. You may not film a police officer who is not on duty and does not consent to the recording. This exposes you to the same kind of criminal and civil liability discussed above under the California Invasion of Privacy Act. You may not film a police officer in such a time, place, and manner that interferes with their duties. This is a violation of Penal Code §148. If you get too close to an officer performing an investigation, and they tell you to move away, you should listen. You also may not enter private property without permission in order to film police activity. If you’re told to move, this is a lawful order. This does not mean you have to stop recording, but you do have to give the officer's space and avoid trespassing. Failure to comply with a lawful order not only puts you at risk of arrest, but could jeopardize their investigation and put both you and the officer in danger. You are permitted to film an encounter with the police if you are pulled over. But keep in mind that any evidence obtained in this way can be used against you as much as it can be used against them in court. If you are going to film a police encounter, you should be calm and respectful, not belligerent and hostile. Recording your ride can preserve important evidence if you are injured in a crash or if you are stopped by a police officer.

he age of helmet and bicycle mounted cameras such as GoPros, Contours, and Fly 6s has opened up a world of possibilities that enhance recreation and entertainment. But this technology also has legal implications that bicyclists should keep in mind. Therefore, we continue in our last installment of 'Recording Your Ride' (see issue 149 for Part I). Recording your ride can preserve important evidence if you are injured in a crash or if you are stopped by a police officer. If you were doing nothing wrong, the video may vindicate you, or it may show that the person who hit you was at fault. On the other hand, you should also exercise caution when it comes to recording your interactions with other people in order to avoid running afoul of eavesdropping and privacy laws.

Cameras and Law Enforcement

One of the hottest topics in the law today is the public’s right to record police officers in the scope of their duties. Many states have attempted to ban this practice, but others, including California, have expressly made it legal. While there are First Amendment issues involved here, some states recognize a public right to film the activities of police officers in public while carrying out their official duties. California’s Penal Code §148 (the statute concerning resisting arrest and interfering a police officer) was recently amended to clarify that recording a police officer “while the officer is in a public place”, or the person recording is “in a place he or she has the right to be” is neither a violation of the statute, “nor does it constitute reasonable suspicion to detain the person or probable cause to arrest the person.” (Penal Code §148(g), see also Penal Code §69). The rationale for this is that because police officers are public servants, they do not have an expectation of privacy in doing their job. Rather, they are expected to be accountable to the public. It’s not just police reform activists who support transparency and accountability either. Many law enforcement advocates also recognize the importance of video evidence. Technology such as MVARS (dash cams) and body cams have proliferated in recent years. Many people

Social Media and Mobile Phone Evidence

Another issue relating to technology and privacy is the role of social media and cell phone evidence. It is critical to understand that you do not have an expectation of privacy on your social media posts. This is true regardless of your privacy settings. Anyone who is permitted to see your posts may legally copy and disseminate them. Even if you delete a post, it can resurface if someone screen captures it before removal. Obtaining information in this way is not a violation of the Invasion of Privacy Act and evidence gathered on social media can be used against you in court. Regardless of your privacy settings, your Facebook posts are considered public, and you have no legally protected expectation of privacy. This is why I always advise my clients to never discuss their cases or post sensitive or potentially damaging information on social media. Finally, cell phones are an important source of evidence also. Unlike with your social media activities, you do have a legitimate expectation of privacy on your cell phone. In 2014 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement applied to data stored on cell phones (Riley v. California, 134 S.Ct. 2473 (2014)). The reasoning was that in the age of smart phones, an immense amount of personal data is now stored on these devices, and that a person does not forfeit their expectation of privacy of their data merely by carrying it around with them. Unlike posting information on the internet, simply storing information on your personal device does not forfeit your reasonable expectation of privacy.

Going Further

Video evidence can be a great tool for getting to the truth and promoting accountability for all parties involved. It is important that it be used wisely, especially in a legal environment in which privacy protections are paramount. If you have a legal issue involving video evidence, whether of a police encounter or a bicycle-related injury, contact the Law Firm of Richard Duquette. With 34 years of legal experience, Mr. Duquette can help you navigate the sometimes complex legal issues. Let a knowledgeable and experienced attorney deal with the police, witnesses, and insurance adjusters. If you go about trying to prove your own case without understanding these issues, you can end up not only losing your case, but also getting into serious legal troubles. ▲

RICHARD L. DUQUETTE has been fighting for his clients since 1983. His family-owned law firm specializes in providing personal attention and quality representation to the people of San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties. Read his blog at 911law.com and listen to his podcast, Bicycling and the Law, covering legal cycling topics.

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Path Etiquette Common Sense for Safety Racing bikes? Not on my lawn bike path! Save your racing for the clubs. By Carl Lawton

SERVING OUR CYCLING COMMUNITY SINCE 1983 If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, the damages can be catastrophic. I know your rights as a bicyclist and will fight aggressively for just compensation. My combined legal and bicycling experience, allows me to provide unparalleled representation for your case.

ff-road bike paths are bike routes for scenic rides that are generally alongside creeks and rivers, such as the Balona Creek Bike Path in Los Angeles County. The BCBP runs over seven miles from National Blvd. all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It is a very scenic ride with a bird habitat in the wetlands surrounding it. As you can surmise, there is no vehicle traffic involved here, so there are no traffic lights or stop signs to worry about with just two lanes – one in each direction. Major surface streets and boulevards are crossed by underpasses which further removes the need for stopping. On the many occasions that I frequent this beautiful ride to the beach, I have encountered numerous violations by other bike riders who think an off-road bike path is their own personal race track. These riders are mounted on fancy concoctions of carbon fiber and aerospace alloys, which are raced by them to attain some kind of imaginary ‘elapsed time’ on their runs to the beach. I have witnessed guys on a kind of death-defying mission as they run two, three and four abreast at peloton racing speed, totally oblivious, if not very blind to the fact that there are slower folks riding their bikes for the scenic pleasure, and entirely not interested in competing against anybody. Like racing on the streets, racing on bike paths is also very dangerous as the bike paths are missing fencing and rails in stretches. This means that if a regular bike rider gets in the way of a ‘racer’ there is a possibility that the regular rider could be forced to swerve and lose control of his or her bike, and plunge into the steeply sloping concrete ravine down below the path. This would be a very serious situation for the hapless rider. Racing a bike is no different than racing a car, and racing on public roads or bike paths is illegal. In addition to regular bike riders there are pedestrians walking their dogs on the bike path, who can also be just as dangerous themselves. A retracting dog leash that allows a dog to run up to thirty feet in any direction instantly - which is as good as the dog being unleashed - can run right into your bike wheels and knock you off. If you must race your bike then do what thousands of other cyclists do, join a club. Many hold their meets on closed circuits that the races are held on. That means the use of a private track or a closed road event where no other vehicles are allowed to enter (See SCFS Race #1, page 8). This is much safer and you will actually face some real competition instead of blowing by a regular beach rider who is not in the least bit interested in your high speed exploits on a race bike. If there is nobody on the bike path then there is no danger to anybody else but yourself. So in that case you are free to go as fast as you want - speed limits be damned! Just keep in mind if you do fly off your bike at high speed, road rash and skin grafts may be the least of your problems. Of course, my advice is to slow down when passing beach cruisers, joggers, and pedestrians walking their dogs. This is no different from advice I would give to cagers driving their cars; if they would just slow down when passing bicyclists they would have enough time to stop before hitting anybody. Alas, some people just don't care for being safe and drive/ride bikes like the proverbial Speed Demon that can't be stopped. Riding at peloton speeds on a bike path requires riders to be conscious of their surroundings. If riding in a group, do not ride side by side taking up both lanes and not giving way to a slower rider/jogger/pedestrian. If you ride fast, then by all means ride in the street, taking the vehicle lane along with cagers in traffic. It will increase your heart rate for sure. It's 'common sense' to be courteous to those around you, and bike paths are no different. ▲

CARL LAWTON is an active cyclist who rides bikes and works for the Los Angeles

Department of Transportation. The overlap of these two pursuits provides a unique perspective to learn from. You can reach Carl Lawton at carl@BICYCLIST.xyz

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Ditch the wedges a short-term cure that leads to long-term problems

BIKE FIT ADJUSTMENTS WITH CLEAT WEDGES MADE WITHOUT FIRST ADDRESSING PEDAL STANCE WIDTH ISSUES CAN LEAD TO PROBLEMS DOWN THE ROAD. START WITH THE PEDALS, FINISH FIRST By Rick Schultz

n the last issue, we spoke in-depth about crankarm length and how crankarms that are too long can cause knee pain. In this article we will be concentrating on pedal stance width, why this is important, and how it's related to pain. We will focus more on the pedal stance width of road bikes and tri/TT bikes because they have similar bottom bracket shell widths and cranks, with Q-factors right around 146mm. Mountain Bikes on the other hand offer different crank widths (Q-factor) such as 158mm, 168mm, 175mm, 176mm, and even wider.

Pedal width vs. stance width vs. Q-Factor Let’s define several terms: pedal width vs. (pedal) stance width vs. Q-Factor. These terms are often used interchangeably but really have different meanings. Following is their applicable (cycling) definition: Pedal width - The distance from the center of the pedal to the outside of the closest crankarm. Standard road pedal width is 53mm. Stance width - (or pedal stance width) is the distance between the center of one pedal to the center of the other pedal. Q-factor - (or quack-factor which is a reference to the wide stance and waddling gait of a duck) is the distance between the outside of one crankarm to the outside of the other crankarm measured at the points of the threaded portion where the pedal axle attaches.

The Knee Bone Is Connected To the Ankle Bone... There are 3 points for each leg that ‘pivot’ while pedaling: Femoral head/GT - You can’t see or feel the femoral head leg, but the greater trochanter (GT) is the next best thing. The GT is the boney protrusion that you feel below the top of your hip, the iliac crest, and is positioned so that it accurately represents the top pivot point. Knee - Simply defined, the knee divides the femur and the tibia/fibula and is the joint that allows the leg to bend. To find this pivot point, locate the bottom of the patella and move laterally to the outside center of the knee. This will be very close to the pivot point. Ankle - The easiest pivot point to locate. Just look for the malleolus, or the protruding round bone commonly referred to as the ankle bone. While pedaling, you want all of these pivot points aligned so that you are pushing straight down. Any angling will not only rob power, but will place torque on your knees in a direction that is not natural (often resulting in knee damage or minimally, knee pain). Remember, cycling is an accumulation of micro-injuries and, if you want to continue cycling pain-free into your sixties, seventies, and even eighties, it is essential to take care of yourself now.

Bike Fitting Failures Americans have historically had trouble with pedal stance when riding on road bikes. The culprit in this is the bottom bracket shell on these types of bikes –they're too narrow for Americans. The Europeans, however, are generally thinner and more narrow, lighter, shorter, and smaller than us wider-hip American. When we lock our feet in a too narrow stance as we pedal, the knees have no other option than to oscillate (go out at the top of the pedal stroke and in at the bottom of the pedal stroke). On the other hand, bottom brackets and cranks on mountain bikes are designed and built with a larger Q-factor than road bikes, placing most MTB riders with the correct pedal stance. You will know if your pedal stance (usually determined more by Q-factor) is too wide. If so, your knees will start diving inward at the top of the pedal stroke and you might experience pain as well. 6

Two bicyclists came in recently, both having the same issue (knees going out at the top of the pedal stroke) and both were now complaining of newly developed knee pain. Both happened to have been fit by the same persom at the same bike shop, and both were fit wrong. There are several ways to correct this issue, but most create more long-term knee pain. In the case of these two bicyclists who came to me with knee pain, both were due to incorrect placement of wedges between the cleat and shoe. The idea behind cleat wedges consists of placing the thicker side of the wedge along the outside of the shoe, resulting in a canting of the knee inward at the top of the stroke. It can also be done with the thicker portion of the wedge reversed to cantilver the knee outward. A lthough the fitter got these bicyclists knees to track straight, he introduced tremendous knee pain for these bicyclists, forcing them to stop riding for a couple weeks. In both these scenarios, the fitter is artificially forcing the rider's knee into a position it doesn’t naturally want to be in. The only correct way to get the knees to track straight(er) is to widen the pedal stance, not cantilver the knee using wedges. This can be accomplished in several ways including: Pedal Washers (2-4mm total) Add up to 2 x 1mm pedal washers each pedal. Be cautious since adding more may not allow enough pedal thread engagement with the crank-arms. Pedal extenders (40-80mm total) Adding a pedal extender to each pedal provides a solution for unique circumstances that require considerable width additions. Speedplay Pedal Spindles (6mm-25mm total) If you have Speedplay pedals, you can swap longer pedal spindles in differing lenths (+3.175mm, +6.35mm, +12.7mm) to get the exact width specified by your fitter. Shimano Ultegra Wide Pedals (8mm total) If you prefer Shimano, you can opt for their +4mm Ultegra pedals that provide almost an additional centimeter of width if needed. After addressing pedal stance, the cyclist ends up with correct cleat placement and knees that track straighter. And without accumulated knee pain after steep climbs or long days in the saddle. Wedges are too often used to align displaced knees at the detriment of longterm pain-free cycling.

For the Pedal Manufacturers Statistics will vary for each geographical area, but, for South Orange County, (San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo), the pedals that I see during bike fits are typically 80% Shimano Dura-Ace/Ultegra, 15% Speedplay and 5% LOOK. Twenty miles south in Encinitas (North San Diego County), I am sure that Speedplay is the dominant pedal since Encinitas is the ‘Triathlon capital’ of SoCal and where Speedplay headquarters is located. Based on bike fitting metrics I've collected, I recommend that manufacturers modify their pedal axle widths to meet cyclists needs for such a critical dimension of bike fit. ▲ All products mentioned available at your local bike shop. Find one near you at BICYCLIST.x yz

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he adventure of traveling by road, path and trail is full of surprises. Some are good and some not so much. Ideally, you want the ‘beautiful vista’, or ‘amazing pastry’ surprises rather than the pinch-flat, or skipped-shift surprises. The ride is much more enjoyable when the unexpected are positive trail experiences, not mechanical or gear issues that seem to announce themselves at the most inopportune time. The “chain decided to break right as I was getting out of the pedals to sprint - Surprise!” or “The rim bent in half after dropping into a hard-packed rut - Surprise!” Luckily for our faces and posteriors, advances in quality and material design have eliminated many of the flabbergasting failures of futures’ past. Understandably, electrical components have taken a bit longer to provide the same expectation of service, and many products still provide frustration for the user. Lights definitely fall in this category, with the surprise being a dark ride and a dead light. To this source of frustration comes the salvo, the Ravemen 1200, a solid piece of gear that is dependable and intelligently designed. The only surprise is a pleasant one, with a street price of $90 at your LBS.

By the numbers The Ravemen 1200 cycling light is all business. The slender 213 gram package measures less than two inches wide with an overall length of less than four inches. Crammed inside are two lithium-ion cells, with a total power of 5200 mAh. The sharp end contains dual CREE XM-L2 LED’s that spit photons with a fury - 1200 lumens for just under 2 hours in our tests, right what the manufacture specs. And a simple real-time display on the top of the light provides an estimate of run-time that we found to be quite accurate. The entire light is waterproof up to 6ft, and the aluminum alloy case provides impact resistance while also functioning as a heatsink. Also using aluminum alloy for the handlebar mount would have been nice, but instead a plastic quick-release adopts the light to either 31.8 and 35mm handlebar widths. The piece seems to be quite durable though, and the release mechanism itself is stout.

One Light, Two Light. High Light, Low Light. Looking at the front of the light, the asymmetrical lens design provides a unique light pattern that won’t blind oncoming drivers or fellow pedestrians. If needed, the high-beam mode is only a switch away and provides a far reaching high-beam similar to an automobile. To BICYCLIST.xyz

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engage this mode, the Ravemen 1200 also includes a remote switch that can be mounted away from the light. At first this seemed unnecessary, but in practice was really useful. Being able to engage the high-beam mode without having to move your hands off the hoods is really convenient. The time when you want more light is typically a time when you also don’t want to be fumbling around looking for the switch to turn up the juice. Similar to the remote climber switch seen on electric shifting groupsets, once you try it, you’ll miss not having it. In addition to the high-beam functions, the light has a multitude of modes from a batteryconserving eco mode that pushes the run-time to 21 hours, as well as a strobing pulse that is useful during the day, early morning or dusk. It also has intelligence to prevent overheating the LED’s as well as a memory that turns the unit back on to the setting previously used. Like the high-lo switch, it seems at first a superfluous feature, but in practice it’s really handy to have the light turn back to the last used setting and speaks to the thoughtfulness that was designed into how it would be used.

In Use Lumens is the measure of luminous flux, or the amount of light emitted per second. The max mode of 1200 lumens is blindingly bright, more than nessesary for the road. The 600 lumen setting was luxuriously bright night-riding on paved roads and provided more than 3 hours of continuous lighting. Having the upper end buffer was reassuring and useful for passing through areas without street lights or adjacent cars lighting the way. Another useful addition Ravemen brings with the 1200 is the inclusion of a USB output port. This allows the light to be used to charge other devices, such as your smartphone. For recording long days in the saddle, the USB output can also be useful for powering GPS ride computers beyond the 7-8 hour mark where they usually run out of gas. If you do use this feature, be sure to save some battery to light your way in the dark. The Ravemen 1200 is a compelling piece of gear. The price is a good value for similar offerings and the performance seems to match the manufactures claims. The LED’s themselves have a 50,0 0 0 hour rating, though 30 0 -50 0 charge cycles are t y pical for Lithium ion batter y technologies. The on ly hesitation with the design is the plastic mount, but even with the rough handling that befalls product in the BICYCLIST test garage, we had no issues. The added feature of a USB out put por t make this usef ul beyond just lighting your way, as it ser ves as an aux i liar y bat ter y pack, helping prevent other sur pr ises a long your jour ney. ▲ ravemen.com, $90 7

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A Haute Route Choice An Analysis to help choose between the 3-day or 7-day race By John Woodson, Photos by OC Sport

ime and time again I am asked the question as to what Haute Route is best and how to compare a 3-day gran fondo against a 7-day gran fondo. One is a week-long point-topoint gran fondo modeled on the Tour de France, while the other is a weekend of gran fondo rides from a single locale. Last year I rode both the Haute Route Ventoux and the Mavic Haute Route Rockies. Up until a few years ago, Haute Route only offered 7-day events in the Alps, Pyrenees and Dolomites over classic Grand Tour cols. These epic week-long rides are what Haute Route is famous for. Recently they added 3-day events built around legendary European climbs like Ventoux, Alp d’Huez and Stelvio. Now Haute Route also offers 4 events in North America with three 3-day (San Francisco, Asheville, Utah) and one 7-day (Rockies) kicking off the start of summer. Both ride options have their advantages and disadvantages to account for ...

ABOVE Red Rock riding for Haute Route Utah. BELOW Riders line up for the strart of the Haute Route Rockies 2017 start. The early summer event is a bucket list event to be sure, but how does it compare to the Haute Route 3 day? We investigate!

Cost (30 points)

Haute Route events are premium products, with premium pricing. You won't find a Haute Route deal on Groupon (though the alliance with GFNS may help a little). While typical gran fondo entry fees run $100-150/day, Haute Route events are an eye-popping $300/day. Add in air travel (you + bike), lodging, transfers, food, etc. and the total cost easily approaches $2,500 for a 3-day and $5,000 for a 7-day. That's a pretty penny, so I give the advantage to a 7-day since it's the best value in for a penny, in for a pound. Although, a Haute Route within easy driving distance is enticing if you don't have wads of bucket rider bucks or don't enjoy watching your bike get a TSA cavity search. 3-day (14/20) | 7-day (17/20)

TRAINING (20 points)

Preparing for any Haute Route requires a lot of time in the saddle. The 7-day event requires a lot of monotonous time building endurance to survive a week of tough, long, mountain stages. Training for a 3-day is much easier since the average stage length is noticeably lower with only one long stage and little time for accumulated fatigue or physical difficulties to set in. Weekend warriors can prepare for a 3-day on 7-9 hours of training per week compared to 12-16 for a 7-day. Hands down, training for a 3-day is more enjoyable and attainable. 3-day (20/20) | 7-day (16/20)

LOGISTICS (20 points)

Let’s face it, at multi-stage events like Haute Route finishing each day is only half the battle. The other challenge is managing logistics to keep things simple and stress free so you can recover to suffer another day. This is where the 3-day really shines, by operating out of a single venue. Rent a room, ride, recover, relax and you’re all set to do it again. At 7-day events wandering around trying to find your hotel in a strange town after a long stage is a pain-in-the-arse, especially when all you want to do is collapse. The 3-day is also work and family friendly since you only need a few vacation days and the family can come along to do cool activities while you’re out on the bike impersonating an extra from The Walking Dead. 3-day (20/20) | 7-day (15/20)

The Suffer Like A Pro Experience Factor (40 points)

If you do a Haute Route you want it to be tough, or what’s the point. That's the reason why all Haute Route events include miles of climbing and wonderful support to help you perform your best. Support includes safety motorcycles, mechanics, corner marshals, aid stations, route notes, masseurs, customer service staff and an exciting start/finish village. As far as suffering like a Pro though, the 7-day event delivers an unparalleled experience. You get a real sense of the pain a Tour de France rider goes through, and the thrill of making it to Paris (or in my

case Colorado Springs) without admitting defeat in the back of a Broom Wagon. Convincing your aching legs to get over another monster climb on day 4, 5, 6 and 7 is a conversation every bucket rider needs, at least once in a lifetime. 3-day (30/40) | 7-day (40/40)

Analysis and considerations

Totals: 3-day (84/100) | 7-day (88/100) For riders with time, money and desire to see how far they can push their bodies on the full course 7-day Haute Route experience is a must-do bucket ride. Riders with real jobs, families, limited time to train, a mortgage and no need to suffer like a dog for days on end can taste the Ride Like A Pro Experience during the 3-day. If your Ride Like A Pro budget is more blue collar than blue blood consider GFNS events that offer a time trial in addition to a gran fondo. Of course, if you want a real taste of amateur stage racing you can pick up a USA Cycling license and head to the Tour of Gila. With 6 months until the race start, get training! It’s a great time for gran fondo riding in North America with many bucket list worthy events to consider. Whatever ends up on your bucket list, you can’t go wrong with time spent in the saddle. ▲ Find more races and events like these at www.bicyclist.events

JOHN WOODSON lives and rides in New Mexico, a legendary character that is always on the lookout for legendary rides. Or even less than legendary. But always a good experience. Do you organize or participate in a ride that qualifies? Let him know; jwoodson@bicyclist.xyz 10

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Team Profile

Nytro Women's Multi-Sport Racing Team

By Richard Duquette, Photos By Steve Chrapchynski

ABOVE The team members in front of the Duquette support van: (Left to Right) Christy Fritts, Carol Gasaway, Alexandra Dreu, Monica Stratton, Liz Granquist, Alexis Barnes, Julie Dunkle, Polly Gill and Leslie Myers (Not pictured: Trina Psenicnik). ABOVE RIGHT The team mates have some fun at their team photo shoot in Encinitas.

“Girls race, Women empower”

Christy Fritts – Nytro Team

he Nytro Women’s Racing Team is the gold standard in triathlon, consisting of accomplished professional women, triathletes, and respected ambassadors for their sponsors, and the sport. The team captain, Julie Dunkle, is a multi-Ironman World Championship finisher. She summed up her team ethos best by saying: “Collectively, it’s not about finding the women who race fast. It’s about finding women who have what I call the 'whole package'.” Each year, Julie receives over fifty applications for the Nytro Women’s Racing team, but in putting the team together they look for more than just podium finishers. They consider how the applicant can contribute to and represent the sport, as well as their sponsors. As Julie states, “We only represent brands that represent our moral values.” This is smart because sponsors value quality ambassadors (i.e. those willing to genuinely represent well). This includes consistently wearing the sponsor logoed kits while training and racing, regularly posting their activities in social media and leading by example. It’s important to have the right fit if you’re going to be serious about the reputation of your team and your sponsors. Julie also coaches twenty athletes, which lets her see the sport through their eyes. She values community and the feeling of finding a “tribe” in the sport. A testament to her strong bike skills, her email is appropriately titled “idropboys.” Leslie Myers, team Co-Captain, coordinates the team’s social media efforts and supports the team. Every established sponsored team knows how important it is to have a media specialist, and Leslie fills this role for Nytro. When not racing, Leslie works as a professionally trained chef, and owner of Food Sense Now. Julie and Leslie are best friends, but still compete hard against each other when they race head-to-head. The team is versatile, participating in races varying from triathlons to Xterra off-road events. One of the Nytro athletes that stands out is Christy Fritts, as her talented guidance helped bring back the famous grassroots “Wildflower” triathlon, also known as the Woodstock of Triathlon. Christy worked for Motiv Sports to effectively organize and promote the race. Alex Dreu and Leslie Myers have also helped blind athletes compete by running with them as guides during races. As for sponsors, Skip McDowell, Nytro Multisport shop owner, is a long-term sponsor of the women’s team. Skip and his crew competently support the team and community with their products and services. Nytro and its staff have assisted World Champions for years. They are located in Encinitas, CA. Betty Designs, owned by Kristin Mayer, provides the stylish team kits. Having worked with Ms. Mayer, I can attest that you can rely on her not only for stylish design and high-performance

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gear, but also prompt delivery of the team clothes in time for race season. Kristin is also an accomplished bicyclist in her own right, having recently completed the grueling Belgian Waffle Ride, a 133 mile on and off-road race with 13,000 feet of climbing. To learn more about this exciting group of athletes, listen to the 911 Law Podcast at 911law. com to hear Julie and Leslie’s engaging interview. Gain insight into this special team and what makes them successful. They also offer helpful tips for competing in your first triathlon and how they delicately balance their family and career lives with the demands of training. ▲

ROSTER Alexis Barnes – Comms. Director, UC Medical Alex Dreu – Consultant, Optical Industry Julie Dunkle- Triathlon Coach, D3 Multisport Christy Fritts – Organizer, Tri California Carol Gasaway - Executive, XBox (Microsoft) Polly Gill – School Teacher Liz Granquist - School Teacher Leslie Myers - Owner, Food Sense Now Monica Stratton - Golf Pro, Carlsbad Golf Center Trina Psenicnik - Acupuncturist, Rehab United

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Event Calendar June

2018 Ojai

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Half Moon Bay Cycle For Life CF Cycle For Life ROAD: 20,40,100 kms

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Ojai Valley Century Ojai Valley Rides ROAD: 120-180 miles

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Mojave Death Race Nipton Mojave Death Race ROAD: 2-day Race SCa Nipton Trading Post

21 Thurs Quick n Dirty Summer Series 2018 Quick n Dirty MTB: Course Lake Hodges

3 Saturday

Bike MS Los Angeles Pasadena National MS Society ROAD: 30,60,100 miles SCa Rose Bowl

23 Saturday

So Cal Enduro Series Race #6 Team Big Bear MTB: XC, Enduro, DH

Grand Tour Los Angeles Wheelmen ROAD: 124-400 miles

LA River Ride Los Angeles LACBC ROAD: 2-100 miles SCa The Autry Museum

24 Sunday

SoCal Fixed Series So Cal Fixed Series TRACK: Criterium

Specialized Monthly Donut Ride Costa Mesa Specialized Costa Mesa ROAD: 35 miles SCa Specialized Costa Mesa

23-29 Multi

Haute Route: Mavic Rockies The Climate Ride ROAD: 255 miles Boulder

America's Most Beautiful Ride Lake Tahoe Bike the West ROAD: 35,72,100 miles NCa Hard Rock Hotel

28 Thurs Quick n Dirty Summer Series 2018 Quick n Dirty MTB: Course Lake Hodges

3-9 Multi

AIDS LifeCycle Daly City AIDS/LifeCycle ROAD: Tour NCa Cow Palace

5 Tuesday

Over the Hump - 1st Half of Series RaceOC MTB: TBD

5-12 Multi

Dude Girl Presents Cycling in Tuscany Italy Dude Girl MIXED: 8-day Tour Tuscany, Italy

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Big Bear

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Over the Hump - 1st Half of Series RaceOC MTB: TBD

Silverado

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14 Thurs Quick n Dirty Summer Series 2018 Quick n Dirty MTB: Course Lake Hodges

Escondido

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The Carson City Off-Road Epic Rides MTB: 17-50 miles Carson City

Nevada

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The Ultimate Duel OBRA MTB: 23,62 miles

Oregon

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So Cal Enduro Series Race #7 Big Bear Team Big Bear MTB: XC, Enduro, DH SCa Big Bear Lake

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Hueneme

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Walnut

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Mt. San Antonio College ___________________________________________________________________

Colorado

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July 2018 1 Sunday

Specialized Montly Donut Ride Costa Mesa Specialized Costa Mesa ROAD: 35 miles SCa Specialized Costa Mesa

8 Sunday

XC MTB Series Rim Nordic MTB: 7,9 mile course Rim Nordic Ski Park

17 Tuesday

Over the Hump - 2nd Half of Series RaceOC MTB: TBD

21 Saturday

Green Valley Lake Aquathon RaceOC MTB: TBD

San Bernadino

22 Sunday

Manhattan Beach Grand Prix South Bay Wheelmen ROAD: Criterium

Manhattan Beach

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XC MTB Series Rim Nordic MTB: 7,9 mile course Rim Nordic Ski Park

Running Springs

24 Tuesday

Over the Hump - 2nd Half of Series RaceOC MTB: TBD

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Sub Rosa - Unpaved Colorado Source Endurance MIXED Beaver Meadows

29 Sunday

SoCal Fixed Series So Cal Fixed Series TRACK: Criterium

29-8 Multi

Big Bear Cycling Festival Big Bear Cycling Association FESTIVAL Big Bear Lake

31 Tuesday

Over the Hump - 2nd Half of Series RaceOC MTB: TBD

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Walnut

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Mt. San Antonio College ___________________________________________________________________

San Bernadino

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August 4 Saturday

Tour de Big Bear Big Bear Cycling Association ROAD: 25-125 miles Big Bear Lake

5 Sunday

SPNDX Stampede Spandex Stampede ROAD: 44 miles Big Bear Village

Silverado

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Specialized Monthly Donut Ride Costa Mesa Specialized Costa Mesa ROAD: 35 miles SCa Specialized Costa Mesa

7 Tuesday

Over the Hump - 2nd Half of Series RaceOC MTB: TBD

11 Sunday

Hotter N Hell Climb Back on Track Productions ROAD: 12 mile course 2470 N Mountain Ave.

17-19 Multi

Outerbike Crested Butte Crested Butte Western Spirit Cycling FESTIVAL: MTB Crested Butte Mountain Resort

18 Saturday

Cool Breeze Century Channel Islands BC ROAD: 30, 60, 100, 125 mi

15 Saturday

Tehachapi Gran Fondo City of Tehachapi ROAD: 18-104 miles

17-23 Multi

Tour of San Diego San Diego Gran Fondo Cycling Tours ROAD: 40-60 mi/day SCa Downtown San Diego

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22 Saturday

Lighthouse Century Morro Bay SLO Bicycle Club ROAD: 58, 75, 100 miles NCa Capital Mall

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22-23 Multi

Bike MS: Waves to Wine California National MS Society ROAD: TBD SCa Central Coast

22-29 Multi

California Coast Classic Arthritis Foundation ROAD: 96 miles San Francisco

San Francisco

29 Saturday

Grizzly 100 Grizzly Ultra Endurance MTB: 75, or 100k

Big Bear Lake

MTB Gran Fondo Grizzly Ultra Endurance MTB: 20-100k

Big Bear Lake

Silverado

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Irvine Lake ___________________________________________________________________

Mt. Baldy

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Ventura

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Trudy Tuttle Education Center ___________________________________________________________________

21 Tuesday

Over the Hump - 2nd Half of Series RaceOC MTB: TBD

26 Sunday

XC MTB Series Rim Nordic MTB: 7,9 mile course Rim Nordic Ski Park

Silverado

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Running Springs

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1-2 Multi

L'Etape California Folsom Le Tour de France ROAD: 60,90 miles NCa Folsom

2 Sunday

Specialized Monthly Donut Ride Costa Mesa Specialized Costa Mesa ROAD: 35 miles SCa Specialized Costa Mesa

7 Saturday

2018 UCC - Fiesta Island TT San Diego Bicycle Club ROAD: Time Trial

8 Sunday

Best Buddies Challenge San Simeon Best Buddies International ROAD: 15,30,60,100 miles NCa Hearst Castle

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SCa

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44th Annual Amtrak Century OCW ROAD: 100 miles

Irvine

SCa

Irvine Transportation Center ____________________________________________________

Tour de Fuzz Sonoma County ROAD: 100 miles

Santa Rosa

NCa

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OC MTB Limestone XC Race OC MTB Races MTB: 12.3 mile course Limestone Canyon

Orange

12-19 Multi

Dude Girl Presents Cycling in Tuscany Italy Dude Girl MIXED: 96 miles Tuscany, Italy

14-16 Multi

The Silver State 508 Reno Silver State 508 ROAD: 508 miles Nv Hilton Garden Inn

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Event Calendar 29 Saturday

Share the Road Ride Soaring Spirits International ROAD: 18-104 miles

Simi Valley

NCa

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HUNKR HUNKR Race Series ROAD: 100 km Irvine Lake

Silverado

SCa

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The Jensie Gran Fondo Jensie Gran Fondo ROAD: 100, 70, 40 miles

29-30 Multi

Golden State Fall Series Southridge Racing MTB: TBD Southridge Park

Novato

NCa

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October 5-6 Multi

The Oz Trails Off-Road Epic Rides MTB: TBD

5-7 Multi

Outerbike Moab Western Spirit Cycling FESTIVAL: MTB

6 Saturday

Baja Bike Race Mass Works LLC ROAD: 73 miles

Fontana

SCa

2018 Arkansas

Bentonville ___________________________________________________________________

Moab

Moab Information Center ___________________________________________________________________

Valle de Guadalupe

SCa

Tecate ____________________________________________________

Riverside Citrus Classic Citrus Classic ROAD: 7-100 miles

Riverside

SCa

Riverside Plaza ____________________________________________________

Sacramento Century Challenge Sacramento Century ROAD: 15, 37, 62, 100 miles

7 Sunday

Sacramento Cycle for Life CF Cycle for Life ROAD: TBD

7-12 Multi

California Dream Ride California Bike Coalition ROAD: 5-day Tour Southridge Park

13 Saturday

Tour of White Mountains Epic Rides MTB: TBD

14 Sunday

Los Angeles Tour de Cure Americans Diabetes Association ROAD: 20,40,100 kms

Sacramento

NCa

Capital Mall ___________________________________________________________________

Loomis

NCa

Loomis Basin Brewery ___________________________________________________________________

Santa Barbara

SCa

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Arizona

Pinetop-Lakeside ___________________________________________________________________

Santa Fe Dam

Los Angeles

SCa

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UCC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fiesta Island Time Trials UC Cyclery/SDBC ROAD: Time Trial

19-20 Multi

Patriot Ride for our Heroes Indian Wells CVSPIN ROAD: 10, 35, 50, 100 miles SCa Southwest Church

20 Saturday

Solvang Autumn Double Planet Ultra ROAD: 200 miles

San Diego

20-21 Multi

Bike MS: Bay to Bay National MS Society ROAD: 50,70,100 miles Irvine Transportation Center

SCa

Fiesta Island Rd. ___________________________________________________________________

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Solvang

Tri

SCa

Santa Ynez Valley Marriot ___________________________________________________________________

Irvine

SCa

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Golden State Fall Series Southridge Racing Family MTB: 255 miles Southridge Park

Fontana

21 Sunday

Solvang's Finest Century Planet Ultra ROAD: 100 miles

27 Saturday

Oceanside Double Century Mtn. High Cycling ROAD: 200 miles

Oceanside

Filthy 50+ MTB Ride with Benefits Quick n Dirty MTB: 30,50 miles San Pasquel Staging Area

Escondido

SCa

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Solvang

SCa

Santa Ynez Valley Marriot ___________________________________________________________________

SCa

Oceanside Days Inn ____________________________________________________

SCa

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Victor Valley Bicycle Tour Victor Valley Bicycle Tour ROAD: 10,25,62 miles

Apple Valley

SCa

Apple Valley Civic Center ____________________________________________________

Spooktacular! Kern Wheelmen ROAD: 40-100 miles

Bakersfield

28 Sunday

Giro di San Diego Giro di San Diego ROAD: 26-113 miles

Escondido

SCa

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1-3 Multi

Sagan Fondo: ROAD California Bike Monkey ROAD: TBA SCa TBA

3 Saturday

Bike/Taste the Coast Spectrum Sports ROAD: TBD

3-4 Multi

Golden State Fall Series Southridge Racing MTB: TBD Southridge Park

10 Saturday

Tour de Foothills Spectrum Sports ROAD: 20-100 miles

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Oceanside

SCa

Oceanside Pier ___________________________________________________________________

Fontana

SCa

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Upland

SCa

210 E. A Street ____________________________________________________

Palm Desert Century Shadow Tour ROAD: 20-130 miles

Palm Desert

17-18 Multi

27th Annual Challenge Southridge Racing MTB: TBD Southridge Park

SCa

University Park ___________________________________________________________________

Fontana

SCa

Kit Carson Park ____________________________________________________

Ninja Trail Quest Kit Carson Park MTB: 27 miles

Escondido

27-28 Multi

Phil's Cookie Fondo Camarillo Agent of Change ROAD: 32-113 miles SCa Camarillo Airport

SCa

Kit Carson Park ___________________________________________________________________

November 2018

December 2018 8 Saturday

Dirty 30(ish) Quick n Dirty MTB: 30 miles 13920 CA-67

Lakeside

SCa

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9 Sunday CA Fat Bike Championships Rim Nordic Racing MTB: XC and DH Rim Nordic Ski Park

Running Springs

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Perserving the Wright Brothers' Legacy The built to order, 11-speed belt-drive adventure collab with Co-Motion bikes By Chris Reynolds

ith increasingly limited government funding available for the preservation of historical monuments, groups responsible for these efforts have frequently turned to the public for help. In the case of two historic American brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, the money raised is being put to restoring the original estate and workshop where bicycles were repaired by day, and the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first airplane was constructed by night. To that end, the Wright Brothers Family Foundation has gone around the United States and sourced a built-to-order adventure bicycle that is on offer as a way to preserve the legacy of the Wright brothers, under the Wright Brothers USA badge. The venture funds not only the preservation and restoration of the monuments, but also provides scholarship funding for students pursuing the studies of aeronautical engineering. With consideration towards respecting the spirit of the brothers, the foundation embraced the makers movement, partnering with Co-Motion, an American bicycle builder, to design the Van Cleve 1896 frame. Manufactured in the US out of Reynolds 725 double-butted Cro-Moly, the frame sports accouterments for front and rear racks, water bottles and fenders. The belt-drive is from Gates, a popular American maker of the durable, maintenance-free drive systems. Out back, the pedals turn a Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal geared rear hub. The build also features Thompson, Chris King, Selle, ESI and Velocity components, all American-made manufactures. Keeping speeds in check is a set of 160mm TRP Spyre mechanical disc brakes, a choice that suits all types of weather you may encounter on your adventures. Also being released is the St. Clair 1896 mod, a similarly styled adventure bike but with 650B wheel size. The St. Clair also differs in the selection of a Shimano Alfine 8 internal geared 8-speed rear hub and SRAM BB5 brakes.

"In a time when the commodification of bikes is the norm, bicycle sales that serve a purpose beyond the enriching of corporate shareholders is refreshing."

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Speaking with Kenneth Botts, the President of Wright Brothers USA, who formally worked for Raleigh bikes, the importance of respecting the legacy of the brothers was paramount to the development of the flat-bar city-bike. The focus of durability, dependability and inclusion of independent component makers falls in line with the story of the historic duo. And, you heard it hear first, this isn't a one-off project. The group has reclaimed a former GM Delphi automotive plant and has already begun developing the next project. The factory is a 2-minute bicycle ride from the historic Hawthorn Hill, a designated national historic landmark that was home to Orville until he died. In a time when the commodification of bicycles is the norm, bicycle sales that serve a purpose beyond the enriching of corporate shareholders is refreshing. Bikes can be ordered at www.thewrightbrothersstore.com and are priced at $4,750 for the Van Cleve 1896 and $3,950 for the St. Claire. Information on the foundation can be found at www.thewrightbrothersfamilyfdn.org â&#x2013;˛

ABOVE The Wright Brothers 'Van Cleve 1896' available, built-to-order, shipped from a reclaimed GM factory in Dayton, Ohio. BELOW TOP LEFT CW Co-Motion/FSA designed and manufactured the handebar, a swept design that frames Alfine 11-speed shifters. | The Reynolds 725 double-butted Cro-Moly frame is designed and manufactured in collaboration with American framebuilder Co-Motion. | The 11-speed Alfine internal rear hub mounts TRP Spyre 160mm disc brakes for all-condition stopping power. | "Built Wright" in Dayton, Ohio BELOW RIGHT Orville Wright (right) and Edwin H. Sines working in the Wright brothers bicycle shop (1897). More photos at bicyclist.xyz, search "WRIGHT"

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