BICYCLIST Magazine #142

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Issue 142 - Early Summer 2017

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Inside this issue

Features 06 Legal Cycling Combating Road Rage Prepare for the Inevitable

By Richard Duquette

08 Profiles Sea Otter Classic ‘17 Innovation and Electric Adventure

By Bob Becker

Issue 142 Early Summer 2017 Designed and printed in Southern California.

Read and distributed throughout the world.

14 Sage Barlow

The BWR ‘Secret Weapon’

16 Brompton Superlight Ride To Work, Race To Home

17 Dahon Qix D8 A Folding Bike For Hills

18 Poseidon Triton

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Race Ready for $600

09 Bpm Summer Sendout Bike\BICYCLIST vs. Race Day\Everyday

By Chris Reynolds

10 Electric Age Stromer ST1X The commute just got better

By Bob Becker

11 Garage mechanic Environmentally Friendly A System for clean bikes in no time

By Chris Reynolds

12 The Route Palm Thursday

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Flat, Fast, and Furious

By John Woodson

22 Last Page Spartacus Leads In SoCal Fabian Cancellara visits San Diego

By Kelley O’Toole

Regulars 02 Find the chainlink 03 Prologue 04 Ask The Coach 05 Analog/Digital 06 Kings Cartoons 20 event calendar

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Cover Fabian Cancellara and friends ride the coast in San Diego during a recent visit the recently retired professional racer made in the southland. The event was hosted by Trek Bike Superstore, the USA’s #1 seller of Trek bikes.

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here are lots to be seen if you explore the world by bike, taking a road you haven’t taken before or a trail that is a bit longer than your usual journey.

Another way to change your experience is by including a different type of cycling in your routine. Are you a commuter? Maybe now is the time to start training for a weekend race. Are you dedicated to dirt? Consider giving commuting a spin. Even just for a cup of coffee. You’ll be surprised what you’ll see in your neighborhood when you ride at the bicyclist pace instead of vehicular speeds.

To inspire your new ventures in cycling, we have a FIRSTLOOK at four bikes and an ELECTRIC AGE profile of a fifth. Amongst this group lies two superstars of the folding bike world, the Brompton Superlight and the Dahon Qix D8 folding bike. Both bikes have particular features that make them uniquely suited to their purpose. The Brompton is snappy and responsive for city commutes, and the Dahon has versatility with 8 speeds to accomplish commutes for all terrain.

For those longer commutes, look no further than the Stromer ST1 X, an electric bike from the Swiss bike manufacturer that has made waves with the quality and finish of their bikes. And for those racers that can’t be convinced, we give you something to covet - a special edition Sage ‘Barlow’ race bike built specifically for the Belgium Waffle Ride. For the racers on a budget, Victor rode and reviewed the Poseidon ‘Triton’, an option for commuting and crushing your weekend routes. The company continues to provide a fun and fresh approach to road cycling and is based locally in Southern California.

Also this issue, we meet legendary professional cyclist, Fabian Cancellara, as he visits the USA’s #1 Trek dealership right here in Southern California. The cover photo, taken by “Hannibal” Hector Castillo was from an afternoon ride with Fabian, organized by the Trek Bicycle Superstore in San Diego.

In Ask the Coach, Rick gives us insight into why many cyclists incur lower back pain and how you can upgrade your body, and your bike, to avoid this malady.

And you’ll also find a look at last month’s Sea Otter Classic - things are back on track for innovation in cycling.

Amongst all the special features we have for you, we’re also happy to welcome Richard Duquette and his column, “Legal Cycling” - a look at the legal issues you may face while on the road and how to approach them. We start the column with some legal considerations for vehicular road rage, something we have or will encounter at some point.

I hope this issue encourages long time racers and weekend warriors to consider commuting, it will change your cycling experience for the better.

See you on the route,

C hris R e ynold s - Chris Reynolds, Editorial Director

Chris Reynolds & Victor Prestinary unless otherwise noted.

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the core engaged. Slowly lower heels (and head and shoulders) back down to the mat.

Repeat 10 times. Note: for a more advanced workout, you can combine these leg lifts with additional exercises; but remember that for these exercises, you need to fully engage your core and force your lower back to press into the mat. Again, lifting your head and shoulders helps engage the core and reduce any possible injury to the lower back.

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Q. My lower back is sore during/after a ride. What can I do?

As to why you are suffering from lower back pain, I’ve identified four possible culprits that I commonly see. I’ve also included some stretches that are taken from an e-book that myself and Amy Schultz authored entitled “Stretching & Core Strengthening for the Cyclist.”

IMPROPER BIKE FIT

Being in the wrong position on the bike can not only cause lower back pain, but can also cause knee pain, damage to the knee, pain in the arms, neck, upper back, calves, and achilles. Pair this with equipment or parts that are the wrong size - stems that are too long, bars that are too wide, a saddle that causes high-pressure ridges - can all lead to pain and discomfort. Getting a good bike fit by a competent fitter is one of the best things that you can do as a cyclist.

Exercise 2, Leg lifts help to engage and tighten your core, helping to strengthen and improve your posture on and off the bike.

POOR POSITION ON THE BIKE

A “flexed back” instead of an “extended back” can cause stress on the lower back, as can a backward tilted pelvis. Rotating the pelvis forward and extending the spine will unload the lower back and load the glutes, which are the most powerful muscles in the body. Refer to the figure below for the correct posture versus the incorrect posture.

Improper Posture

Correct Posture

LACK OF FLEXIBILITY

What does it mean to be flexible in cycling? Basically, it is how much your hamstrings will stretch before pulling on the base of your pelvis, which in turn pulls on your lower back. Lack of hamstring flexibility is undoubtedly the #1 cause of lower back pain. A good daily stretching and core strengthening routine is recommended.

EXERCISE 1: Hamstrings extend the leg and flex the knee. Tight hamstrings be the cause of lower back pain. This stretch will stretch the hamstrings as well as the lower back.

While sitting, slightly bend your knees and try to maintain a flat back as you bend over and grab your toes. Slowly straighten out your knees. For a greater stretch, pull on your toes, which will cause you to bend further forward. The further you bend forward, the more you are stretching Exercise 1, Stretching your hamstrings and lower back help to improve flexibility. your hamstrings. Try and maintain a flat back. Hold for 30 seconds. Relax and do another set or two. If you can’t reach your toes, bend over as far as you can. Do this stretch every day. Eventually, you will be able to grab your toes and do the full stretch.

LACK OF CORE STRENGTH AND/OR POOR POSTURE

A strong and engaged core helps support your entire body, especially the lower back, and a strong core while cycling helps produce power on the bike. A weak and non-engaged core forces the body to slump into a poor posture that can lead to a sore back. Doing a daily core workout such as the plank position, along with back stretching (like the one shown below) will help to strengthen your core.

EXERCISE 2: For this core exercise, lie flat on your back and engage/tighten your core. You can place your hands to your sides, which will help with your balance.

Keeping your feet together, lift the heels 6 inches (15.25 cm) off the mat and hold for 10 seconds. Option to raise your head and shoulders off the mat, which helps to keep 4

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Under loaded glutes and hamstrings = loss power Low back and shoulder fatigue = hyper-extended neck Increased weight bearing in hands Poor core stabilization = loss power

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Loaded glutes and hamstrings = increased power Low back and shoulder relief = neutral neck Decreased weight bearing in hands Proper core stabilization = increased power

Here are a couple minor, less common, culprits for a sore lower back: a. Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) – Having a LLD can cause you to sit off to one side of the saddle. This twists and torques the lower back since the rest of the body is trying to sit on the bike and pedal in a straightforward position. b. Worn out equipment – Chamois pads can get old and bunch up, saddle padding can bunch up causing the base of the saddle to become uneven, or insoles can be worn out to the point of becoming uneven as well. Worn out shoes, worn out cleats, even worn out handlebar tape can cause one hand to grip higher than the other. c. Back alignment issues – This includes Lordosis, Kyphosis or Scoliosis which can also lead to excess stress on the lower back.

For specific stretching and core strengthening for the cyclist, please refer to the e-book which you can find for purchase at roadbikerider.com.▲

Coach Rick Schultz is an avid cyclist who trains, races and coaches in Southern California. He’s a bike fitter and USA Cycling Level 2 coach. As a USAC Certified Power Based Trainer, Rick also teaches the local Beginner Racer Program for USA Cycling. He’s the author of Bike Fit 101: Your Toolset for a Great Bike Fit and Stretching & Core Strengthening for the Cyclist and Triathlete. Check his website bikefitnesscoaching.com. Rick is now working with Jax Bicycles as their premier bike fitter using the new state of the art Trek Fit System. Come on by and give it a try.

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Meeting Spartacus, Tour of California Recon Part 1, Empty Roads On Highway 1 And Giro D’Italia, In Preview

78 Katie Bolling Speaks For World Bicycle Relief And The Upcoming CycloFemme Mother’s Day Rides

77.5 Distracted Driving Confessional, The New Silent Predator Of The Tour of California And A Moment For Michele Scarponi

77 Distracted Driving, The ‘Gilbert Tear’ And Just Released $1000 (and $100) Cycling Shoes

76 Big Sur Detached, Eroica California Briefly and Paris-Roubaix Redux. And The ‘Say Stafe’ Epic

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for cyclists with the Hwy 1 closure, discuss the possibility of a new descending competition at the 100th Giro d’Italia, and we meet Fabian Cancellara at the Trek Superstore in SoCal!

77.5: We had the opportunity to talk with WBR Business Development Director Katie Bolling for an in depth discussion about the partnership of World Bicycle Relief and CycloFemme for the 6th annual Mother’s Day Ride.

77: On this episode, we follow up on our distracted driving challenge, discuss electric support motorcycles at the Amgen Tour of California, and the unfortunate passing of team Astana member Michele Scarponi.

76: The episode starts with a

follow-up of Non Dot Adventure’s mountain bike clinic with Tim Wilson. Our topics involve the Distracted Driver Study, Mavic’s $1,000 cycling shoe, the Speedplay Zero Aero pedals, and Stoptix’s Bicycle Brake Light.

75: This episode is a mix of local, national and international news. The main discussion is Paris-Roubaix, followed by our thoughts on the situation in Big Sur, highlighted by recent media articles.

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Legal cycling BWR Recovery Combating Road Rage

BY RICHARD DUQUETTE, 911LAW.COM

Ride hard, Recover Right

BY CHRIS REYNOLDS

“It takes a least a week to feel normal again if you ride the BWR hard. The winners will finish around 7 hours of under but others will take 15 hours or more. It’s taxing on the body and requires a lot of extra pampering in the ensuing days after the big event.

Light spinning and massage are always good after the event, as are hot tub sessions and plenty of hydration.” - Michael Marckx, founder of the Belgian Waffle Ride

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fter some years of riding, accomplishing several Double Centuries, making a few mistakes, and consulting a lot of information, I’ve learned a few basic rules that you can follow to optimize your recovery. The Cervelo Belgian Waffle Ride may be known as a beacon of suffering, but the organizers always provide plenty of options for optimal recovery during the post-ride festival at The Lost Abbey Brewery.

Likewise, you may not be riding in the BWR or an event of its kind, but you can apply the same principles and rules after a similarly difficult ride to your at-home recovery routine.

Eat to Win, Win to Eat

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It is easy to put a lot of work into cases against drivers with road rage and get very little in return. But there are things you can do.

s a bicyclist, your first reaction after being victimized by a “road rager” is probably to demand their arrest. In many cases this may actually be an appropriate course of action. But, what do you do after that?

There are two ways you can proceed with your case: civil court or criminal court-many bicyclists prefer to pursue only criminal charges.

But it isn’t always best to limit yourself, as you cannot recover non-economic damages (like pain and suffering) in criminal court. Further, any restitution orders issued by a Judge aren’t covered by insurance (California Insurance Code §533.5). Plus, if you work to show that the driver’s road rage was an “intentional act”, his insurance may exclude coverage of the event, as intentional acts are not covered by insurance (California Insurance Code §533).

The bottom line? It is easy to put a lot of work into cases against drivers with road rage and get very little in return. But there are things you can do: Argue the driver’s acts of road rage were reckless and malicious, and report the driver to the DMV for license revocation.

Reporting the driver with road rage to the DMV for license revocation will often result in a “re-examination” of the motorist’s driving privilege (California Vehicle Code §§12818 and 13800). Your legitimate report of road rage could make the road safer for you and other bicyclists like you! For more information on this strategy please refer to my article “DMV Justice” at www.911law.com.

Arguing that the driver’s acts of road rage were reckless and malicious will keep your civil case alive and also help you to establish punitive damages (See California Civil Code §3294). Although the punitive damages themselves are not covered by insurance policies, the underlying cause of the action is. Your civil claim will be enhanced, not damaged, by this strategy.

So, pick a justice strategy carefully. The wrong argument could be ineffective and waste of time and resources, but the right one could maximize your civil damages and make the road a safer place. If you’re injured, hire an experienced trial attorney. ▲ Richard L. Duquette has been fighting for his clients since 1983. His familyowned law firm specializes in providing p er sonal a t tention and quali t y representation to the people of San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties.

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Food and hydration is an essential part of recovery, so eat up. Consume lots of calories, electrolytes, and water, and be sure to reward yourself with a cold one! Beer is great right after a ride because it works as a more effective pain killer than acetaminophen and the carbohydrates and sugars from beer will help to replenish glycogen in your muscles; if you are recovering from the Belgian Waffle Ride at The Lost Abbey, don’t miss out on their incredible craft beer.

You can also opt for a sugary drink like Coca Cola, or chocolate milk. Although delicious, neither of these will reinvigorate your body like you would with electrolytes and a sports drink, so make sure you get something with sodium and potassium. One of the only times I enjoy soda is during or after a brutal ride and Coca Cola can also be a great source of energy during your workout. The high sucrose content is broken down into both glucose and fructose and help to refill both muscle and liver glycogen, something a glucose-only option won’t do.

The Rub Down

A massage directly after a rigorous ride is the best time to get the most for your muscles, it’s not for nothing that professional riders have a ‘soigneur’ to report to every day during racing season.

Recovering in style after the 2016 Belgian Waffle Ride.

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In Phil Gaimon’s new book “ Ask a Pro”, he repeatedly emphasizes the importance of (at least) once a week massage. He writes, “ Massage is crucial during a stage race.

At home, I try to go once a week…Not sure if your therapist is good? Here’s how you can tell: if you enjoy it, it’s a bad sports massage. If you find yourself sweating and cringing in pain, that’s a keeper.” At the BWR expo you’ll find massage therapists on hand, but if you are looking for someone near you, Angie Masumastue in Fountain Valley is an excellent, and affordable, massage therapist for sports recovery.

Rest Days

Stay off the bike for at most 2 days. Assuming you have no join or muscle injury, a mellow spin is a great way to speed the over-all recovery process. After a strenuous performance and an intense couple of hours you might be inclined to take a break from your bike for a while. Most likely you made many gains while you were in the saddle, and you wouldn’t want to roll back those improvements by staying off the bike too long.

Return to light pedaling soon with a short ride to maintain your gains. If you haven’t implemented a muscle strengthening workout into your training then you should consider starting one. The stronger your muscles are, the quicker they can recover.

Following Days

A great way to recover can be through thermo therapy. Temperature therapy is a relatively painless way to improve recovery in a big way. A session in the sauna has proven to be great for relief from muscle soreness; a sitting session totaling 15 minutes or less has been shown to eliminate lactic acids and toxins in the body released during workout. Importantly, it also increases blood flow which in turn increases the rate at which oxygen is delivered to your body. Sauna use has also been known to lower the dementia risk by 66% and Alzheimer’s risk by 65%.

Granted, most of us do not have access to a sauna, in that case you can use cold exposure to improve muscle recovery and function. The easiest and most affordable way to accomplish this for no money is with either cold water immersion or an ice bath. To draw yourself an ice bath, use a 2 gallon buckets of ice, sit in it for 2 minutes, jump out for 10, and then back in for another 2. . If you don’t have access to an ice bath, a cold shower/bath on the lower extremities is a viable option, for about 2 minutes at 40°F. Cold exposure is well known to be a extremely effective method to lower inflammation considerably. ▲

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Sea Otter Classic 2017

From The Notebook, In No Particular Order...

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Innovation and Electric Adventure

BY BOB BECKER

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LOCKS - Kryptonite, Abus and Rocky Mounts had a plethora of new models; all with more security than has ever been available, although none able to defeat the dreaded angle grinder.

DROPPER POSTS - There were at least five new models of this product, seemingly a favorite of serious riders everywhere. We saw product from Crankbrothers, Fox, Race Face, X-Fusion and 9Point8, with the latter model weighing less than 340 grams, which should have the XC crowd salivating.

CANYON - The consumer direct bike seller showed the entire extent of their impressive product line.

However, if their models didn’t excite an individual, Airborne and YT, also direct to consumer, had very interesting competitive models.

FOCUS - The German brand, known for their cyclocross offerings in the US market, is attempting to penetrate the trail bike market.

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he Sea Otter Classic has been the most enduring harbinger of spring in southern California for the past 25 or so years. This year was a compendium of more than 400 exhibitors vying for the favors of an audience which has been somewhat blasé about their offerings recently - much like the tapering of motorcycle interest during the early 1980’s and automotive sales currently. There were many extremely innovative products, which I’ve outlined here, and should reverse the trend of the past few years. One discipline that appears robust is electric bikes and related products; about 30 exhibitors had new models, like Haro that

blasted forward with 10 new e-bikes.

Bosch, the most prevalent purveyor of motors for the electrified contingent, reigned supreme as mid-drives dominated the scene; similar versions of their motor were promulgated by Brose, Yamaha, TransX and Shimano, all promising that their system was superior.

One of the more interesting mid-drives was a coaxial motor produced by eProdigy, available on a variety of their bikes. Many manufacturers distinguished their e-bikes from the others with options for very large capacity or piggyback batteries promising ranges that were unavailable previously.

BONTRAGER - Going large with redesigned carbon wheels for all-mountain ($1200) and XC ($700).

These lower prices for a known entity should promise rapid acceptance.

GIANT - Provided a sneak peek of their new Anthem that they call the ultimate racing machine and signifies their return to 29-inch XC bikes after eschewing them for several years. This upper echelon hardtail may be on your dealer’s floor soon and weigh less than 20 pounds.

LAUF GRIT FORK - The Iceland-based company introduced their 890-gram, 30 mm travel, gravel bike fork, which has glass fiber leaf springs. An odd duck with no damping, but the owners of Lauf forks that I’ve surveyed love them.

MANITOU MASTADON - This behemoth with three different travel options provides the fat bike crowd with another option.

BOS SUSPENSION - The Deville 35 all-mountain fork with a monotube damper cartridge promising more linear rate throughout the travel weighs only 4.2 pounds.

At what point does the electric bike become a motorcycle? The ALTA Redshift MX explains...

The BOSCH Exhibit featured bikes from many different brands that all utilize a BOSCH drive.

CANE CREEK HELM - The first front suspension product from the North Carolina-based company is targeted toward the gravity crowd. The price ($1100) suggests that only an individual who can take advantage of all the tuneability need apply.

FOX AX - This new fork was launched for the gravel category and is derived from their ultra-light StepCast fork.

CANYON dedicated one side of their booth to MTB and the other to road and TT bikes.

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Adventure company ORTLIEB released their ‘Gravel Pack’ for bike-packing and exploration.

Last, but not least, was a surge in the number of bikes for kids. Apparently marketers think this is the year that youngsters will try to surpass their parents in the amount of bling on their bikes as models ranged as high as the $3499 Woom unit with XTR Di2 drivetrain and 20 inch wheels. The bike is reported to weigh 16 pounds.

That’s it for bike and component manufacturers.

There were many new clothing products and consumables which were tried on and tasted, follow along with BICYCLIST for future reports on these products separately. ▲ SoCal and Beyond

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BPM Bicyclist Provisions Matrix #005 - Summer Sendout

PROVISION YOUR LIFE ON AND OFF THE BIKE, WITH GEAR FOR BOTH RACE DAY AND EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

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Race Day

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GIRO $150

EveryDay

ASPECT, ‘Matte Glacier White’

SILCA $50 Seat Roll Premio

MAVIC $239

Infinity Seat $295

Smith $350

Cosmic Ultimate II, ‘White’

L2 Saddle, Leather ‘Black’

Podium TT, ‘Matte White’

KNOG $20

SheBeest $90/$120

Café du Cycliste $144/$244

100% $195

Pearl Izumi $140/$170

OI Bike Bell, Large ‘Silver’

Divine/Petunia Gingham Kit

Summer Kit, ‘Micheline’ / ‘Blandine’

Speedcraft SL Sport, ‘Red/Red Mirror’

ESCAPE P.R.O. Kit, ‘Eclipse Blue’

Addidas $99

Rapha $220

KITSBOW $100

Pro Team Flyweight, ‘Purple’

Ottolock $55 18” Cinch Lock, Kevlar/Steel

Tasco MTB $45

3matic, ‘White/Blue’

Double Digits, G/S KIT ‘Black Flag’

All Mountain Glove, ‘Black’

Walz $170

SOLO $80

DZR $130/$150

Muc-Off $25

Abbey Bike Tools $185

Wool Track Jacket, ‘Dark Ash’

Altitude Backpack, Parachute Nylon

Turin LTD, Boot with Cleat Mounts

Bike-Care Duo Kit, Cleaner & Protect

(HAG) Hanger Alignment Gauge

Michel Liebeaux $2,600

Phil Gaimon $18

Bag Balm $6

Chris Carmichael/Jim Rutberg $22

Topical Edge $20

Vintage Poster c. 1920 / Vepca

‘Ask A Pro’ / VeloPress

Travel tubes 0.25 ounce, 2-pack

‘The Time-Crunched Cyclist’ 3rd Ed.

Performance Lotion, 10-Sachets

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Electric Age Stromer ST1 X

WE MEET THE STROMER ST1 X, A SIBLING TO THE STORMER ST2 S, A BIKE WE PREVIOUSLY TESTED IN ISSUE 137.

by Bob Becker

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witzerland has always been associated with high quality exports whether tools, wristwatches, Hollywood ingenues or - since 2009 - the Stromer e-commuters. The last encounter we had with the Stromer was back in September at Interbike We discovered the $10,000 Stromer ST2 S to be the perfect commuter, riding luxuriously around Las Vegas at speeds as high as 30 mph. We begged and pleaded, but Stromer demanded that we return the bike. Recently we were delighted to be asked to evaluate their $5,000 ST1 X, the “baby brother” to the bike that we rode last year.

The ST1 X has the same frame as the ST2 S and both models move stealthily with the following component: internally routed cables, integrated battery packs that provide excellent weight distribution, near-silent gearless direct drive motors, torque sensors, gyroscopic accelerometers, three levels of pedal assist (PAS), blue tooth connectivity, regenerative braking, hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear lights, custom rolled aluminum fenders, Shimano drivetrains, mobile app that informs the owner and locks the motor if the bike is stolen, GPS theft recovery, thru axles, touch display on the top tube, puncture-resistant tires, and comes with a two year warranty. Whew!

The major differences between the “siblings” are slight, but signifiant. The ST2 S has a carbon fork compared to an aluminum fork on the ST1 X, a 983 watt-hour battery compared to 619 watt-hour (providing about 60 percent more “gas in the tank”), Shimano XTR Di2 shifting compared to SLX, 48 volt, 500 watt SYNO drive motor that is slightly more powerful than the 48 volt, 500 watt Cyro drive on the ST1 X, Continental Top Contact 26 X 2.0 tires compared to Schwalbe Big Ben 26 x 2.15 tires, Magura MT5 Next e brakes compared to Tektro Dorados and better lighting.

BICYCLIST tested the ST1 X on both short rides and long touring expeditions. The three levels of PAS, low, medium and “Captain Kirk, can we slow down a little” were very effective in moderating speed, and we were able to exceed 30 mph on this bike almost as easily as on the ST2 S. The cockpit was very comfortable and the brakes required only one finger to stop decisively. The SLX system shifted swiftly and accurately as expected.

Usually Mother Nature is not very forgiving with tires.

If they grip well, she exacts a measure of redemption in excessive frictional forces that must be overcome by the pilot. However, she must have been napping when the Big Bens were produced since they provided confident handling and sticky adhesion to concrete, macadam and dirt surfaces while rolling smoothly. Collectively, we were amazed by the superb ST1 X. This bike should be at the top of a very short list for anyone searching for a superior e-commuter.

The ST1 X is the epitome of a new class of bike that it created, the mid-price super e-commuter. ▲

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Regulars

Garage Mechanic

Environmentally Friendly

THE MUC-OFF CLEAN, LUBE, PROTECT SYSTEM

Bike Cleaner Concentrate, $20 The biodegradable concentrate uses 89% less packaging than equivalent bottles. Win!

CLEAN YOUR BIKE WITH LESS WATER, LESS MESS AND LESS TIME

By Chris Reynolds

T

hough by some measures California is considered "drought-free" we shouldn’t be frivolous with our water usage; and cleaning your bike is no different.

There’s no need to use lots of water for bike cleaning. Besides wasting water, it can do more harm than good. Even the humble garden hose sprays with enough force to push grit and grime past the seals of wheel-hubs and bottom-bracket bearings and should be avoided. If you have a sponsor providing a new bike every season, powerwash away, but for those looking for longevity, use a bucket and pour the water when it comes time to rinse.

Like when washing a car, this process can be a meditative experience. Take your time, make some room and enjoy being outside, though a bit of shade is recommended to prevent water spotting. On a Saturday afternoon, this can be a satisfying experience, especially with the tunes turned up and a cold adult beverage at the ready.

An hour on your rest day will give you quality bonding time with your bike. It gives you a chance to inspect your machine and make sure everything is in working order. We see our bikes from one perspective, but once a bike is hoisted up on a stand, you may notice issues that need attention. This close attention to detail provides an opportunity to inspect the frame and components for cracks, an unlikely but potentially dangerous issue if present.

Planning on working on your bike? Clean it first. It will make the task so much easier with a clean machine to wrench on. And if wrenching on your bike is above your pay grade, but below your sense of wonderment, your bike mechanic will be better able to diagnose an issue before it becomes a costly repair if you bring in a clean bike as apposed to a dirt-caked mess.

CLEAN, LUBE, PROTECT

We’ve been using a three-part system of sorts from Muc-Off and have found it does well to not only get a dirty bike clean, but to help keep a clean bike, clean. The process serves to clean, lube and protect your bike, and the biodegradable Muc-Off products are a breeze to use. And speaking to our California concerns, they require a lot less water than other cleaning products we’ve used previously.

What We Use • • • • • • • •

Cleaner (Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner Concentrate) Degreaser (Muc-Off Water Soluble BioDegreaser) Water-Displacement Spray (Muc-Off Bike Protect) Chain lube (Muc-Off Bio Dry Lube) Soft 2 ” paintbrush Stiff plastic dish brush and/or old toothbrush Old water bottle Dirty bike

Local Tip: you can use recycled water to wash your bike. Check your local water provided. Close to us, the Irvine Ranch Water District has free recycled water at their facility and, while you wouldn't want to drink it, it'll work great for bike washing.

Process

Fill your water bottle with water and pour contents onto bike. Use your 2” paintbrush to get the under areas.

Fill the bottle 1/4 way with Muc-Off Bike Cleaner Concentrate and top off the rest with water. Place water bottle in bike cage while you work, keeping the mess confined with easy access to the soapy mixture. There is no need for you to heavily soak down socalBICYCLIST.com

Water Soluble Degreaser, $15 For extra grimy drivetrains, the Muc-Off water-soluble degreaser works wonders.

Bike Protect, $15 After cleaning, use Bike Protect to displace water everywhere except brakes and rims.

Bio Dry/Wet Lube, $8.99

Something we picked up from the pro teams - plastic-bristled dish brushes and placing your

Last step, lube up your chain, wet Bio lube.

soap ‘bucket’ in the water bottle cage - works for them, works for us.

the bike, but you will want to place a tarp down where you will be working to keep the grease and lube from staining the below concrete.

Using the paintbrush or dish brush (or both), dip your brush into the water and paint the soap all over your bike. A small paintbrush will allow for cleaning in the hard to reach spots and the dish brush can help to get in between chain rings and cassette sprockets. You may find a toothbrush will help to loosen dirt in those hard to reach spaces, and you can dip the brush in the water bottle, rinsing as you go.

For the drivetrain, use the BioDegreaser, a water-soluble product that cuts through even the toughest water-proof chain lubes. Once you’ve sprayed all the drive components, let the product sit for up to 5 minute before using the dish brush to agitate any stubborn grime. Rinse out your water bottle and fill with clean water. Gently pour, rinsing away the grit and grime.

Now that you have a clean bike, you’ll want to lube and protect the surfaces from corrosion and UV degradation. Use a clean rag and spray Bike Protect on all surfaces except rims, brakes and wheels. The aerosolized product drives out moisture and prevents dirt adhesion, keeping your bike clean between washes.

The key while wiping down your bike with the Bike Protect spray is to use a clean rag, a dirty rag with grit and grime can scratch or nick the frame. This bike spray is water repellent so spray on areas where you’re worried about corrosion such as on the chain. Don’t use on tires, rims or brakes because its lubrication will reduce your ability to stop!

Once you’ve wiped down your bike with a protecting spray, wipe away any excess fluid and leave the bike to dry. If you’re going to be riding without any further maintenance, nows the time to lube the chain. Depending on conditions, choose either a wet or dry lube. The less lube on the chain the better, as excess lube only serves to attract dirt. ▲ The BICYCLIST Review Disclosure: We were provided free samples of Muc-Off products, but were in no other way compensated for our opinions or recommendations. @socalbicyclist

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The Route

Palm Thursdays Flat and Furious fun in the Desert Valley Distance: 20 miles Elevation Gain: 365' Documented by: John Woodsen

The Rat Pack is back- at least it is on Thursdays in Palm Springs with this 20 mile club ride hosted by Desert Bicycle Club.

IN THE 1950S AND

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'60S, PALM SPRINGS

0 Be on time. Don’t worry if only a few riders are at the Civic Center; it’s a Pied Piper rollout with riders jumping in till you cross I-10. Soon the pack will grow to 20+ riders.

WA S THE S WINGING GETAWAY

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S TA R S L I K E F R A N K S I N AT R A , S A M M Y DAV IS JR ., S HIRLE Y M A C L A I N E , E LV I S A N D M A N Y OT H E R S WHO

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Heading southeast on the I-10 frontage road is very fast with an 2 always-on tailwind. Prepare to ride single file, directly into the early morning rising sun - you can’t see a thing. Stay towards the pointy end of the peloton, otherwise you’ll end up in splitsville - off the back.

After a few miles, turn left on Avenue 38 into a stiff crosswind. Rather 3 than putting the pack in the gutter single file, the group will echelon curb to curb - all across the road – in a very thoughtful manner. Follow their lead, stay out of the wind and keep an eye up the road for cars, just in case.

PRO Tip: If you’re off the back just stay on the frontage road and rejoin the pack at Washington.

Next you’ll head back over I-10 towards Frank Sinatra (wouldn’t be a 4 proper Palm Springs ride without this road) and then up the Gerald Ford “climb.” If you feel groovy push the pace, take a chance to open a gap, make the light at Portola and stay away.

5 Once you take the left on Portola it’s a straight flat mile or two to the city limit sprint. If it’s groupo compacto get ready for a fast and furious finish, these cats can sprint.

If you have more time (you do since it’s only 7:45) continue with the group 5 miles up the lower slopes of the Palm to Pines climb on Highway 74. It’s a steady 2-3% grade and the desert views from the top are incredible. Or head to Bagel Bistro for coffee and bagels amongst fellow riders.

SNOWBIRDS FROM

DBC hosts other friendly open rides each week too, making Palm Springs an excellent winter cycling destination. Plus, the greater Coachella Valley offers some classic rides including the challenging Palm to Pines climb, Joshua Tree National Park and the torturous Tramway Climb – 3.5 miles at 9%. Visit them at cycleclub.com

ALL OVER THE GLOBE.

Cheers, and most of all - enjoy the ride, baby. ▲

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Enjoy the 15-minute warm up on smooth wide bike lanes through palm 1 lined neighborhoods with manicured lawns and blooming bougainvillea. Now’s a good time to chat with folks, soon you’ll cross I-10 and go full throttle.

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THE PITCH RECENTLY, I HAD THE PLEASURE OF RIDING WITH THE DESERT BIKE CLUB ON THEIR FLAT "FAST AND FURIOUS" THURSDAY RIDE (AKA THE RAT PACK). IT’S AN OPEN RIDE FOR BUMS LIKE ME, AGING HAMMERHEADS, RACERS AND COMPETITIVE COOL CATS. THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO START A DAY IN PALM SPRINGS. -JW

Ride Name: Flat, Fast and Furious LOCATION: Palm Desert, California WHEN: Thursday, 6:45AM sharp DISTANCE: 20 miles, ~60 minutes DIFFICULTY: Intermediate (20-30mph Average) START: Palm Desert Civic Center RIDERS: 15-30 Organizer: Desert Bicycle CluB (DBC), CycleClub.cOM

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Road cranks, 36c Tires and Thru-Axle Disc brakes AKA The BWR 'Secret Weapon'

W

e had a chance to speak with David Rosen, owner and chief designer of SAGE Cycles, a bicycle builder making titanium frames in the United States.

For 2017, SAGE has released the Barlow, a compelling adventure bike with thru-axle disc brakes, room for up to 40cc tires. This allows a tremendous flexibility in tire choices, allowing for everything from thin slicks for club rides, to knobby rubbers for single-track trail routes.

Even with thick, dirt-eating trail tires, the frame still has enough room to squeeze in a full size, 53 tooth chain-ring.

The interchangeability of tire and cranks also extends to component choice with internal routing options for electronic shifting standard on all frames. If you do elect for electronic shifting, the mechanical shifting stand-offs are removable, a nice touch.

Also standard are frame mounts for fenders and racks, useful for multi-day adventures.

Rosen built this special edition Barlow as the Belgium Waffle Ride 'secret weapon' and will be riding the 147 mile mixed-surface event this May 21, 2017 in style. We have our own Barlow being delivered and will report back with a full ride review. Stay tuned! ▲

FIRSTLOOK

SAGE

Barlow

BARLOW SPECS FRAME: Sage Titanium with Gravel geometry FORK: Enve GRD w/ Carbon Fiber Fender HEADSET: Chris King BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano Dura-Ace COCKPIT: ENVE Carbon Stem/Handlebars CRANKSET: Shimano Dura-Ace 50/36 WHEESET: Reynolds AERO 65 DB TIRES: Clement X’PLOR MSO Tubeless, 700 x 36c FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Dura-Ace REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Dura-Ace SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Dura-Ace CASSETTE: Dura-Ace, 11-30T, 11-speed BRAKES: Shimano Dura-Ace hydraulic disc SEAT POST: ENVE Carbon

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FIRSTLOOK

Brompton

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 Brompton

SUPERLIGHT

This Folding Whipper Snapper is built for speed

T

he Brompton Superlight steel and titanium folding bike sits expertly at the intersection of durability, weight, speed, and compactness. The bike is built with a high-quality steel top tube, seat tube, and steerer, connecting to titanium rear triangle and fork, weighing in at a mere 22 pounds with pedals. The rear triangle folds down into the center of the bike and connects back to the frame using a rubber cylinder that acts as a rear shock absorber. This leads to a very smooth design in which the stiff titanium transfers impact to the more responsive rubber and steel. Add in tough Schwalbe Kojak tires, and despite having small 16 inch wheels, the ride experience provides a very comfy commute.

We didn't get a single flat during testing, and the tires needed almost no additional air beyond the initial pump. The 2-speed drivetrain was more than enough to cover commuting through the city, and the small profile excels at navigating around trails and sidewalks.

I was able to get this bike above 20 mph while on the road with a heavy backpack and sneakers, and it's compact enough to fold up and fit in the trunk of a Prius C (notoriously small trunk). I wouldn't exactly want to exercise on the Brompton, but for a grab-and-go bike that can easily fit into any car, house, or office, you couldn't ask for more. With this bike, you're not buying a fragile instrument, you're investing in a reliable low-maintenance transportable bike that will last a lifetime. ($2179, brompton.com) ▲

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FIRSTLOOK

Dahon

a rugged and robust folding bike with gears for climbing

T

he Dahon 20" QIX D8 continues the long heritage of innovation that is core to the Dahon company. Within the small aluminum-framed package are well-considered features that are welcomed to the discerning cyclist. For longer commutes and mixed terrain, you can feel confident and secure riding this folding bike. With the 8 speed SRAM X5 gearing, controlled by a single grip-shifter, the bike allows for a versatility of terrain . And the included rack and fenders are built for any conditions or cargo requirements. Hills are no match for the folder with 20" aluminum alloy wheels matched to Schwalbe Road Cruiser tires, the ride is smooth and fast.

When your ride is over, the 26 pound Qix D8 is able to fold under itself, providing a compact package for storage or transport. In addition, the included rack has wheels on the back so it can be wheeled around while folded, a clever trick that adds to the everyday design of this machine. ($1000, dahon.com) ▲

20" QIX D8 Abus Yadd-I Helmet, $90

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Thunderbolt Sportswear Original Jeans, $200

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DZR LTD Shoes, $139

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FIRSTLOOK

Poseidon Bikes Triton

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 Triton

Rocky Mounts Hendrix Lock, $70

 Hendrix

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Triton Specs FRAME: Aluminum 6061 with Poseidon Smooth Weld Technology FORK: Poseidon Carbon Fiber fork with 1 1/8” Alloy Steerer BOTTOM BRACKET: English Threaded HANDLEBAR: Poseidon Alloy 31.8 CRANKSET: ProWheel Ounce 50/39 TIRES: Kenda Kriterium 700x25 FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Claris FD-2400 REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Claris RD-2400 SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Claris ST-2400 CASSETTE: Shimano Hyper Glide 11-32T CHAIN: Shimano HG600, 1/2 x 11/128’’ BRAKES: Poseidon Dual Symmetrical Calipers SADDLE: Poseidon Race SEAT POST: Poseidon Alloy 27.2

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WEIGHT: 22 pounds MSRP: $599 poseidonbike.com

Poseidon Bikes was founded by Willie Wei, running out their first production line from La Habra, California in the summer of 2014.

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n the pursuit of bang versus buck, southern California-based Poseidon Bikes take the win with their Triton model, a race ready road bike for just six hundred dollars. The Triton was released at the end of 2016, and became available just the beginning of this year. Even by 2017, there aren't many road bikes that fall into this price range, and the ones that do fall short on quality. The Triton is the second installment in our "Frame First" series, where we look at bikes that have an excellent frame, capable of matching the quality of higher-grade components that can be upgraded from the original build. Poseidon offers a lifetime warranty on their frames for the original owner of the bike.

The Poseidon Triton flaunts a stiff aluminum frame and carbon fork, a look that will surely turn heads at a group ride, training session, or criterium race. The saddle, seatpost, stem, and handlebars are all good quality and manufactured by Poseidon Bikes at their factory. Shimano Claris 2x8 drivetrain shifts smoothly and precisely with light action and provides plenty of range for climbing. The ridefeel is stiff and responsive, with solid descending and good power transfer when climbing. The complete Triton bike weighs in at just 22 pounds.

Out of the box, the Triton is ready to go on just about any road ride, and for those putting in under a thousand miles a year on the bike, you could definitely keep it as-is. For riders who want to go bigger, you can look into upgrades for longer, faster rides. I'd recommend the wheels, either a wide-rimmed aluminum wheelset for adventuring or a stiff carbon wheelset for racing. Later, you can upgrade both dérailleurs and cassette for quicker shifting and more gear options.

For the newcomer who wants to start road riding or cycling more seriously, this bike is an appropriate choice; many bicyclists have casual riders coming to them for advice and this is a great bike to recommend to someone who wants to get into the sport. It also makes a great training, backup, or travel bike, in situations where you may not want to risk using your fancy road bike - also works great at vacation homes. Or show up for work in style with the Triton as a light and speedy commuter bike. ($600, poseidonbike.com) ▲ Be sure to read our extended review and view the photo gallery online at socalbicyclist.com.

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Event BICYCLIST Calendar

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Tour Of California Amgen UCI STAGE RACE Capitol Mall

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Trabuco Challenge Warrior’s Society MTB: 24 miles / 4000’ Parker Ranch

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Heartbreak Hundred Planet Ultra ROAD: 100 miles / 8500’ Holiday Inn Express

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Royal Family Kids Camp ROAD: 100, 55, 25 miles

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San Diego Century MiraCosta College San Diego County Bicycle Coalition ROAD: 105, 67, 33 miles SCa Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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Davis Double Century Davis Bike Club ROAD: 200 miles / 8000’

Veterans Memorial Center

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Kern County Junior Stage Race SAMBARN ROAD: TBD Kern County Race Way Park

14 Sunday

Cyclofemme Idyllwild with Mary Metcalf Oreád Designs Fun Ride and MTB SCa Idyllwild Community Playground

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CycloFemme – Global Women’s Cycling Day CycloFemme ROAD: TBA SCa Bernice Bennett Park

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Rios Criterium Race No.4 So-Cal FIXED Series ROAD: circuit TBD

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Tour of the Unknown Coast St Joseph Health ROAD: 100, 62, 50, 20, 10 miles

Humboldt County Fairgrounds

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Cervélo Belgian Waffle Ride Cervélo ROAD: 140 and 68 miles Lost Abbey

San Marcos

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SoCal Enduro Series #5 So Cal Enduro MTB: Enduro Vail Lake Resort

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Tour de Cure Seattle American Diabetes Association ROAD: 100, 70, 40, 25, 10 miles Chateau Ste Michelle

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MAGAZINE SUPPORTERS support our supporters COMPETITION events with posted participants and results ROAD events with 90% or more paved route MOUNTAIN events with 90% or more dirt trail CYCLOCROSS closed course road/mtb hybrid GRAVEL fire roads, grinders and adventure rides TRIATHLON running, swimming, and biking BICYCLISM arts, entertainment and BIKES!

Rancho Cucamonga Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail ROAD: 50, 25 miles SCa

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Costa Mesa Heartbreak Double Century Planet Ultra ROAD: 202 miles / 15500’ SCa

Holiday Inn Palmdale

Cyclofemme L.A. Bike Ride Presented by Metro ROAD: TBA Los Angeles State Historic Park

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Paso Robles Central Coast Double Century BMS Cycling ROAD: 211 miles / 14000’ SCa

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Over the Hump Week 4 Presented by Mazda MTB: XC course Irvine Lake

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1 Thursday

Quick N Dirty Summer Series #1 Quick N Dirty MTB: XC Lake Hodges Boat Ramp

3 Saturday

Eastern Sierra Double Century Planet Ultra ROAD: 200 miles / 10200’ La Quinta Inn

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SoCal Enduro Series #6 So Cal Enduro MTB: Enduro Snow Summit Resort

4 Sunday

Perfetto Criterium Race No.5 So-Cal FIXED Series ROAD: circuit TBD

Big Bear

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Women's Cycling Social Santa Clarita Santa Clarita Valley Bicycle Coalition ROAD: TBA SCa South Fork Trailhead

Los Angeles Finish the Ride, Run, Walk N Roll Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) ROAD: 50, 30, 20, 6 miles SCa

The Autry Museum, Griffith Park

4-10 Multi

AIDS/LifeCycle 2017 Los Angeles LGBT Center ROAD: 550 miles San Francisco to Los Angeles

16 Tuesday

Over the Hump Week 2 Presented by Mazda MTB: XC course Irvine Lake

Pasadena SGV Architecture Ride Bike San Gabriel Valley ROAD: 9 miles SCa

Memorial Park

6 Tuesday

Over the Hump Week 5 Presented by Mazda MTB: XC course Irvine Lake

23 Tuesday

Over the Hump Week 3 Presented by Mazda MTB: XC course Irvine Lake

8 Thursday

Quick N Dirty Summer Series #2 Quick N Dirty MTB: XC Lake Hodges Boat Ramp

26-29 Multi

Great Western Bicycle Rally CCSD Festival and Road routes Paso Robles Event Centre

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California Central Coast Ride San Francisco Climate Ride ROAD: San Francisco to San Luis Obispo NCa San Francisco’s Presidio

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Taste of Pasadena Ride Bike San Gabriel Valley ROAD: 4 miles Del Mar Gold Line Station

Pasadena

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Dina LaVigna Breath of Life Ventura Triathlon Renegade Race Series TRI: print/international/relay SCa Ventura Harbor

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Tour de Cure Spokane Spokane, WA American Diabetes Association ROAD: 100, 50, 25, 10 miles Wa Northern Quest Resort and Casino

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Terrible Two Double Century Sebastopol Santa Rosa Cycling Club ROAD: 200 miles / 16600’ NCa Analy High School

8 Saturday

Tour de Fat San Diego New Belgium Brewing Co. FESTIVAL, OPEN STREETS Waterfront Park

San Francisco The 2017 Guardsmen Tour The Guardsmen ROAD: 100K, 10K SCa

Log Cabin at Fort Scott Field

16 Sunday

CELSO CRITERIUM RACE NO.6 So-Cal FIXED Series ROAD: circuit TBD

SoCal Enduro Series #7 So Cal Enduro MTB: Enduro Snow Summit Resort

18 Tuesday

Over the Hump Week 7 Presented by Mazda MTB: XC course Irvine Lake

22 Thursday

Quick N Dirty Summer Series #4 Quick N Dirty MTB: XC Lake Hodges Boat Ramp

25 Tuesday

Over the Hump Week 8 Presented by Mazda MTB: XC course Irvine Lake

24 Friday

Alta Alpina Challenge Markleeville Alta Alpina Cycling Club ROAD: 198, 134, 110, 64, 37, 19, 15 miles NCa Turtle Rock Park

29 Saturday

Tour de Cure OR/WA American Diabetes Association ROAD: 104, 69, 49, 29, 5 miles AmberGlen Park

25 Saturday

Grand Tour Los Angeles Wheelmen ROAD: 400, 300, 200, 124 miles Malibu Canyon Road

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29 Saturday

Tour de Cure Oregon/Washington Hillsboro, OR American Diabetes Association ROAD: 104, 69, 49, 29, 5 miles Or AmberGlen Park

Tour of Two Forests Double Century Planet Ultra ROAD: 198 miles / 13220’ Hampton Inn

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Tour de Cure Los Angeles American Diabetes Association ROAD: 100, 66, 32, 7 miles Santa Fe Recreational Dam

Irwindale

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Race #2: Caspers Wildnerness Park Non Dot Adventures MTB: XC Course Caspers Wildnerness Park

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Anti-Cancer Challenge Ride Renegade Racing ROAD: 100, 60, 30, 10 miles Angel Stadium

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CicLAvia: Glendale Meets Atwater

CicLAvia ROAD: Open Streets

Brand Boulevard

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Tour de Cure Silicon Valley American Diabetes Association ROAD: 120K, 100K, 75K, 50K, 25K HP Campus Palo Alto

13 Tuesday

Over the Hump Week 6 Presented by Mazda MTB: XC course Irvine Lake

15 Thursday

Quick N Dirty Summer Series #3 Quick N Dirty MTB: XC Lake Hodges Boat Ramp

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Spartacus leads in SoCal FABIAN CANCELLARA, THE TREK-SPONSORED SUPERSTAR, MAKES A FIRST STOP OF HIS RETIREMENT TO THE BIKE SHOP THAT SOLD THE MOST TREK BIKES IN THE US - TREK BICYCLE SUPERSTORE IN SAN DIEGO , CALIFORNIA.

by Kelley O'Toole

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f not for the low hum of excitement emanating from the Trek Bicycle Superstore on Kearney Mesa Road, the shopping center on April 27th would have been as empty as any typical shopping plaza at 4:30 pm on a Thursday.

However, on this day riders and sports fans lined up in anticipation to be in the presence of the man also known as Spartacus, Fabian Cancellara. Some local cyclists would get a full day of Fabian in addition to this evening’s event, including a Spartacus-led coastal ride earlier in the day with local shop riders and contest winners. He kept the energy up following the bike ride spending nearly 4 hours answering questions and meeting fans who showed up to the shop that evening.

During the question and answer portion, Fabian revealed his down-to-earth personality and character with respect to racing. When asked about his nickname “Spartacus”, he admitted he was slightly astonished that the name carried over for as long as it did. As he told it, the nickname was given to him by an older racer in the early days of his career, who noticed his supportive nature and guidance to the young and less experienced riders. The man saw Fabian as a supportive leader and made the association between the gladiator Spartacus and his guidance in the uprising against Rome.

Regarding the young riders in the peloton Fabian said, “… it’s important to take care of the young ones. We have to

The group with Fabian Cancellara in front of the USA’s #1 Trek dealer 7 years in a row. Photo: “Hannibal” Hector Castillo

stick together.” For years to come, fans would associate the nickname for his prowess on the bike, like a gladiator gliding over the cobblestones to battle in Rome, but the name said more about his role in the peloton than fans would know.

Fabian received several questions regarding the Spring Classics and how he tackled the cobblestones, one of his most highlighted accomplishments. He said much of his success on the cobblestones was one part “good equipment and right air pressure” and the other part balance and comfort on the bike.

He emphasized that too low of a gear or too high of a cadence will have a significant effect while riding the cobblestones, he said, “you need to have the balance and then you can fly.” Of his favorite Spring Classic Fabian revealed, “Paris-Roubaix is challenging, but Flanders has the slopes.” Of course, no one there could forget his epic overtaking of Peter Sagan at the 2013 Tour of Flanders on the lower slopes of Kwaremont to distance the Slovak on the Paterberg climb.

The Trek Segafredo rider dedicated an hour and a half to

Fabian enjoying 'retirement' with fans and friends at a special ride hosted by the Trek Bicycle Superstore in San Diego, California this past month.

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answering questions that were submitted to the shop owner Mike Olsen, who hosted the event. Fabian made sure that everyone who wanted their gear signed and a photo taken with the superstar, had it; there are even some super fans riding around California with brand new bikes signed by Fabian (and blessed by Spartacus).

Fabian Cancellara’s time in San Diego was a comforting reassurance to fans that hoped that the velodrome in Gent wasn’t the last time they would see him on a bike. While he was speaking, it was clear that his passion for cycling hadn’t diminished; it was just being refocused to a different aspect of the sport. He plans to apply that same discipline to the business and marketing, and has enrolled in college with plans to earn a degree. He talks about watching racing from the sidelines now with excitement and anticipation, perhaps with plans to be a commentator, but he doesn’t want to limit himself. At least he knows one thing for sure; the cyclists in San Diego will always welcome him with open arms and coastal climbing. ▲

Photo: “Hannibal” Hector Castillo

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