BICYCLIST Magazine #145

Guiding and Inspiring bicycle riding for sport, Recreation and transportation since 1994

Issue 145 - Early Fall 2017

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fall into CycloCross Find a Weekend cx race in a local park near you

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choose your MTB shred sled Why s7, Proudfoot Proudfat race, Otso Warakin

ALSO behind the curtain

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last page

ask the coach

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Interbike 2017

a lawful order touring & bike rentals

‘the Tuesday’ The 1989 Iron War Race / Recreation / Festivals

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Contents

Inside this issue

COLUMNS 05 In Practice

Protected Bike Lanes Making the Streets Safer?

Carl Lawton

08 Hands on

MTB Shred Sleds at Outerbike Why s7, Proudfoot Proudfat Race, Otso Warakin Victor Prestinary

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04 Prologue 05 Analog/Digital 06 BPM 07 Ask the Coach 07 King's Cartoon 18 Gear Patrol 19 event calendar

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12 Legal Cycling

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A Lawful Order Staying on the right side of the law Richard L Duquette

13 Club Profile

California Triathlon: A Value Proposition the triathlon pursuit on a budget Thom Richmond

14 Club Ride

Fairwheel Bikes 'The Tuesday' The legendary Tucson ride John Woodson

Cover

Racers make their way around the cyclocross course at El Dorado Park during a previous season at SocalCross CXLA. Scheduled for November 18, this years' event is going to be epic. Cross is coming, can you feel it? Look for the in our event calendar on page 19 for more cyclcross races and fall into cross as a participant or a spectator.

15 Behind the curtain

The Annual Pilgrimage Last Year of Interbike in Las Vegas Bob Becker

16 The Route

Finish the Ride Across Santa Clarita Everyone Finishes this Ride Chris Reynolds & Kelley O'Toole

Photo by Chris Reynolds

18 The Climb

Husana Hill Rd. A Central Coast Classic Kelley O'Toole

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1989 Iron War Revisited A Kona Ironman to Remember Richard L. Duquette socalBICYCLIST.com

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Early Fall 2017

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s we move into the fall season, we bring you another issue brimming with information to help you make the most of your time riding bicycles, wherever you may be. The summer heat has ticked down a bit, kids are back in school, who's ready for a weekend getaway? A visit to a new place to explore?

Look no further than these pages for your inspiration.

The fall is a popular time for cyclocross, across the United States.

Here in our neck of the woods, we have a packed season of races with the SoCalCross Series (see cover). This year, SoCalCross has scheduled their 'Happy Hour' workshops before the season starts.

With cyclocross serving as the most beginner-friendly form of bike racing available, maybe this is the year to give it a try?

In the same spirit of new experiences, you may find triathlons are something you'd like to try. The founder of California Triathlon, Thom Richmond, reminds us in this issue that one of the biggest expenses of triathlons is the bike and we’ve already got that one covered. His organization provides a panalopy of benefits for the aspiring triathlete, and they have chapters across the US. Best part?

Membership is free. And if that doesn’t inspire you to buy a swim cap and running shoes, you must relive the excitement from the 1989 Kona Triathlon with a Last Page from Richard Duquette. It’s one of those classic nail biter finishes with really tough competition, one of the reasons it’s referred to as the “Iron War”. Also from Richard Duquette, a comprehensive guide for if and when you encounter a police officer while riding - we’ll thank Richard for this one for a long time.

The regular Bike Coach, Rick Schultz, knows a thing or two about traveling and touring so he compiled a list of considerations when you’re renting a bike on tour or vacation, with a focus on the fit. In fact, if you’re heading towards Tucson, Arizona anytime soon, you might want to take that vacation bike out for a fast one with club riders at Fairwheel Bikes for the weekly ‘Tuesday’ ride.

John Woodson reports back as he rolls through another club ride in the USA, a great chance to make lifelong friends and competitors.

Back to basics, Carl Lawton brings you the low-down on Protected Bike Lanes, the latest in bicycle infrastructure. Is it the gift bicyclists have been waiting for? It's complicated.

Victor Prestinary spent some time in Colorado and made a stop at this years Outerbike, an outdoor festival in Crested Butte, Colorado.

We have his report on the Why Cycles S7, the Otso Warakin and the Proudfoot Proudfat. I’m not sure what looks better, the bikes or the backdrop. Check them out on page 8 and you be the judge.

Speaking of Outerbike, two other unrelated and unaffiliated (but similarly named) bicycle shows, EuroBike and Interbike are providing insight into what we can expect to find in bike shops in 2018. Our BICYCLIST Provisions Matrix(BPM) on page 6 will give you the quick skinny on what everyones talking about this year. Bob Becker also provides a peak 'Behind the Curtain' with a run-down of brands expected to release exciting products.

We didn’t forget about our SoCal roadies and we’ve got two road rides for your consideration. The Huasna Hill climb is featured as the KOM/QOM for this year’s Central Coast Classique, Professional road cyclist Alexi Grewal (see Issue #136) once trained on. 'The Route' profiles Finish the Ride’s 62 mile route in Santa Clarita, an approachable ride for an energetic novice with the right amount of support - a very doable endeavor. Both the Central Coast Classique and Finish the Ride support great charities and also provide excellent events with safe riding amongst like-minded bicyclists.

See you on the route. Stay safe. Peace.

C hris R e ynold s

- Chris Reynolds, Editorial Director

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In Practice

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"In a perfect world it would not be necessary for such barriers because 'cagers' would be alert all the time instead of scrolling, texting and yakking on the phone while driving at a high rate of speed on city streets."

heir buys a UK high-end Road Cycling brand? Plus electric bike shares pop up across the globe, the Crossfit games welcomes cyclocross, Armstrong loses Colorado Classic podcast sponsorship, and the 2018 Giro d'Italia in Jerusalem.

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The team looks at BICYCLIST Provisions Matrix #6, a new e-bikeshare for the hilly terrain in Park City, Utah, a study done in New York about cyclist injuries, Alessandro Andreoli's motor-doping mishap, and pro racing news.

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The team wraps up coverage of Le Tour, and Tim basks in the glory of being right. Travis Risley completes his ride down the California coast, China completes the world's longest elevated bikeway, and road rage in Canada gets very ugly.

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We dive into some follow-up with Contador, Dave Brailsford, and The Cowboy Cyclist. The Tour de France continues into the weekend with several surprises on the yellow and green jerseys. Also, what are pro racers doing with 3D printed bike parts?

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A solution for a problem that shouldn't exist

ABOVE Protected bike lanes are being implemented in select communities in California. The perfect world of cycling wouldn't need such infrastructure, but the fatalities between cars have only increased in the time of silent electric hot-rods, distracted drivers and connected devices.

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y now, we bicyclists (as well as motorists) have seen or are being daily introduced to the newfangled 'Protected Bike Lanes', seen locally in Los Angeles or further north in cities like Berkley. As the name description implies it is a surface street bike lane that has a form of physical barrier to protect bike riders from errant and inattentive vehicle drivers from veering into the bike lane.

The protected bike lane is an experimental method of reducing the many car/bike crashes on our roads. New high visibility green paint and bold white bike icons are painted along with lane markings. Some installations include brightly visible bollards planted along the bike lane so it is a very visible deterrent not to cross the barrier. These bollards/barriers are heavy duty plastic cylinder-type shape that are glued to the road; it's not as strong an option as concrete or steel, but still prevents cagers from taking a chance and damaging their own car by doing taking over the bike lane. It is because of a joint effort by state and city, CALTRANS/ LADOT, with collaboration from local City Council that make these barriers possible.

The new lanes are considered to be a great success everywhere they're installed - except for the motorists who are now reduced in speed because of the more densely traveled remaining lanes, but they will adjust. In a perfect world it would not be necessary for such barriers because cagers would be alert all the time instead of scrolling, texting and yakking on the phone while driving at a high rate of speed on city streets. The new car designs are much to blame for collisions because we now have 900HP hell-cat hot rods and electric cars that can rocket you to 60mph in 2 seconds - silently!

A very graphic description of the ineptitude of these high powered car drivers was reported just this past summer. The images in the report show a destroyed wreck of a half-million dollar Ferrari totaled in just one hour after driving off the lot, killing the driver in the process. It was obvious to the police investigation that speed in excess of 150mph was duly recorded by the on-board computer, attained incredibly on a 35mph surface street in a residential area. Just shows what a modern high powered car can do in the blink of an eye. This was a very high profile wreck and is not typical, but just the same it does happen. With these modern considerations, the 'Protected Bike Lane' is a welcome engineering solution to our safety net from errant cagers.

It costs a lot of money so its not going to be everywhere, but it is certainly a welcome safety net for us bike riders. â–˛

Carl Lawton is an active cyclist who rides bikes and works for the State of California

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

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Bicyclist Provisions Matrix #008 - The Fall Preview THE LATEST DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS DISPLAYED AT EUROBIKE AND INTERBIKE IN 2017.

FOR THE BIKE, AND FOR THE BICYCLIST. ON RACEDAY AND EVERYDAY, A COMPARATIVE GRAPHIC.

A DV ENTURE TIP Lis ten to t h e B I C YC L I S T E x p e r i e n c e weekly podcast to hear more about gear listed in this BPM. Visit socalBICYCLIST.com and search the BRAND NAME to find more photos and purchase information.

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Bike Rentals A Perfect Fit During Tour & Travel ANSWERED BY RICK SCHULTZ, USA CYCLING COACH USAC CERTIFIED

Q. What are some things to know when renting a bike while on vacation?

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enting a bike in another country may be an intimidating enough venture to prevent you from incorporating cycling on your vacation. Rest easy with these tips on how to be a winner when renting a bike in a place that's unfamiliar.

First Things First

If you have had a recent bike fit, make sure the fitter writes down the measurements of your bike, making sure to include: • • • • • • •

Size of frame Crank arm length Stem length Stack & reach to the handlebars as well as to the saddle, or Distance in cm from center of the handlebars to the tip of the saddle Distance in cm from center of bottom bracket to top of saddle (measure in line with the seat tube as a reference) AND, its OK to bring specific items with you such as your own saddle, GoPro and mounts, etc.

Give the mechanic your bike measurements either before you arrive or when you arrive. This will help them find the correct-sized frame as well as adjust it to your size before you arrive.

Dialing in your Rental Bike

When traveling with your bicycle, or, when renting a bike via bike shop or tour group, always at least give it a quick "once-over". Better still, run through these checks before you leave the rental area: 1. Place the bike on the ground (most mechanics will adjust everything on a work/repair stand) and open/close each skewer. This will not only center the wheels in their dropouts but also allow you to verify/adjust the skewers to a correct amount of pressure.

2. Squeeze and release brake levers. Check to see that brake shoes are not touching the rims when they shouldn't be.

3. Make sure that the brake calipers are centered so that when you squeeze the levers, the shoes touch the rims at the same time.

4. Check the condition of all cables. For safety, double check the brake cable/caliper attachment bolts.

5. Take a quick spin around the parking lot checking sizing, shifting and braking. Make any last-minute adjustments now.

What about Touring?

There are quite a few selections and the decision on which tour company can be overwhelming. Some companies specialize in more riding and less of the Tour, other companies specialize in a little riding and a lot of VIP and paddock access. Depending on what you want to get out of the trip, ask about the agenda and itinerary. The following companies come highly recommended; Custom Getaways, Sports Tours International, and Duvine Cycling Adventures. Read the descriptions carefully as each specializes in different type of cycling and is targeted to a specific crowd.

It's also always advantageous to bring along your own water bottles. Make sure you have a tool kit, fill up your water bottles and go explore! ▲

Coach Rick Schultz is an avid cyclist who trains, races and coaches in SoCal. He’s

a bike fitter and USA Cycling Level 2 coach. 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. Send questions to coach@socalbicyclist.com

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“Instead of a company car, we'll be providing you with a bicycle. It saves money, and you need the exercise" Jerry King is one of the most published cartoonists in America, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a graduate of Ohio State University. Go Buckeyes!

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Outerbike 2017

A Weekend of Riding OUTERBIKE IN CRESTED BUTTE UTILIZES THE MOUNTAINS FOR SMART AND SEAMLESS DEMO RIDING FROM ALL THE BEST OUTDOOR/ADVENTURE BRANDS - WE REPORTED ON THREE OF OUR FAVORITES FROM THIS YEAR'S OUTDOOR EXPO.

By Victor Prestinary

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uterbike is a consumer trade show(not to be confused in any way with Interbike) run by Western Spirit Cycling Adventures (see issue #139 for coverage of one of their tours) that is hosted twice a year in the mountain bike haven of Moab, Utah.

This year Outerbike expanded to a summer event in the Crested Butte region of the West Elk Mountains area of Colorado.

Due to its high altitude, Mount Crested Butte offered an excellent weather alternative to the hellish summer conditions in Moab (which only hosts the event in spring and fall). Attendance was strong and that wasn't surprising for the pervasive cycling culture of Gunnison County, the county where Crested Butte resides.

A wide range of attendees brought their own bikes to enjoy the ski lifts of Evolution Bike Park near the expo, and many others took advantage of the wide range of bike demos from manufacturers like Yeti, Ellsworth, Why Cycles, Proudfoot, Specialized, Giant, Haibike, Otso, Jamis, Rocky Mountain, Orbea, Scott, and Norco.

Riders who opted to demo the bikes onsite received a "demo card" which they could trade with a manufacturer to demo any bike of their choosing. A test ride could consist of riding out to a local trail, taking a dirt road up into the mountains, or utilizing the Mount Crested Butte ski lift to take one of the many downhill routes through the mountain. Once done, the rider simply returned the bike in exchange for their demo card back and moved on to the next manufacturer's tent. Not only did this make for a fun-tastic weekend of riding, it presented a smart opportunity to shop for bikes with an epic test ride. I was impressed with this event which was basically free to walk around in, with lots of incentives for a paid entry.

WHY CYCLES S7 Ski Lift Optional

Probably the most responsive bike I've ever ridden is the Why Cycles Supple Seven (S7) hardtail. It features a uniquely sculpted titanium frame which turns the lateral stiffness up to eleven.

The secret is the rectangularly tapered downtube and seat tube connection to the bottom bracket, allowing each to fit on the cylindrical surface without overlapping. With a matching custom titanium handlebar, DVO Diamond fork, and Reynolds Carbon wheelset, the S7 steers and dodges at a mere thought.

The S7 is built for all adventures, including downhill, which it excels at due its maneuverability. I've never felt more in control while descending through turns and rocky obstacles.

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An Outerbike attendant putting his demo bike through all the best tests for excellent mountain riding at Evolution Bike Park.

The outdoor festival was packed with enthusiasts and manufacturers. The easy weather and cool breeze made Crested Butte an ideal location for a mountain bike expo.

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up for mountain bikes to take riders over 900 feet up into the mountain, dropping them at a network of trailheads. But, with the Eagle XX1 drivetrain, elliptical chainring, and light-weight build, I just had to take this bike for a climb. By the afternoon, I had already tried a few bikes and was coming off a week abroad, but the S7 hauled me and my backpack up 2 miles of 8% grade in the Colorado sun. I don't have much experience with downhill, but the ride down was top notch!

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S7 Specs

Photos by Victor Prestinary

FRAME: Why S7 FORK: Rockshox Pike 130mm RCT3, Boost Spacing (Upgrade to DVO Diamond for $100) BOTTOM BRACKET: Sram Threaded 73mm BSA Standard HANDLEBAR TAPE: RaceFace Next 35x760mm TIRES: Maxxis Rekon+ 27.5×2.8 BRAKES: Sram Guide Ultimate REAR DERAILLEUR: Sram Eagle XX1 1×12 speed Gold SHIFT LEVERS: Sram Eagle XX1 1×12 speed Gold CASSETTE: Sram Eagle XX1 Gold SADDLE: Ergon SMA3 Standard Black SEAT POST: Rockshox Reverb 31.6 125mm or 150mm (depending on frame size) HANDLEBARS: Why Cycles Ti Custom Flat STEM: TRUVATIV Holzfeller HEADSET: CaneCreek 40-series IS42/IS52 WHEELS: Reynolds 27.5 Plus Carbon MSRP: starting at $5,000 for complete build

Riders on the way up on the ski lifts at the Evolution Bike Park. For the downhill riders, the lifts were in operation all weekend and running for the masses of eager riders waiting for demo rides.

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The riding trails were twisty and technical, which provided quite a workout. The mountain allowed for a variety of riding trails that allowed riders of all abilities to get their demo on.

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OTSO 'WARAKIN'

The Warakin gravel bike, inspired by the Wolf of Native American Lore, is Speedy and Tough - a true shred-sled.

In the fall of 2016, Minnesota-based Wolf Tooth Components launched their bike brand, Otso, a Finnish word that means “spirit of the bear”. Otso’s current lineup features the Voytek hardtail, so named after a Syrian brown bear in WW2, and the Warakin adventure bike, taking the persona of the Shunka Warakin, a wolf-like creature from Native American lore. I was able to try out the Warakin on the dirt roads out of Crested Butte. The model I demo'd featured a Fox AX gravel suspension fork with lockouts tied into the mechanism of the Shimano 105 shifter. The stainless steel bike was set up with no front derailleur, which freed up the left shifter to control the fork lockout, allowing the rider to lock the fork suspension from the handlebars (seriously!). It took a few minutes to get used to the idea, but I can see how this could come in handy on long excursions that switch from climbing to descending, and pavement to dirt roads. Coupled with Schwalbe Thunder Burt MTB tires, the Warakin is a specimen both speedy and tough. The frame also features three sets of braze-ons in the seat and down tubes, rear rack mounts, and fender mount on the Otso carbon fork option.

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Warakin Specs FRAME: Warakin custom butted austenitic stainless steel frame FORK: Fox AX gravel suspension fork, 40mm travel HANDLEBAR TAPE: Cork bar tape TIRES: Schwalbe 2.10" Thunder Burt BRAKES: Shimano BR685 hydraulic disc brakes FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105 11 speed REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105 11 speed SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano 105 - 11 speed, front shifter connected to fork lockout CASSETTE: Shimano 105 11-32t SADDLE: WTB Volt Comp 142 SEAT POST: FSA Gossamer 27.2mm HANDLEBARS/STEM: Lithic Corundum HEADSET: FSA with Wolf Tooth headset spacer and stem cap WHEELSET: Race Face Æffect 27.5 MSRP: starting at $3,849 otsocycles.com

PROUDFOOT PROUDFAT This Steel Full-Suspension Mountain Bike Sails smooth all across the Crested Butte Trails of Colorado. How will it do on a trail near you?

Jon and Erin Acuff, previous SoCal residents of Corona Del Mar, moved to Golden Colorado to pursue the ultimate dream job: making custom bikes. As an aerospace veteran, Jon brought his expertise to designing and building steel hardtail, full-suspension, and gravel bike frames. The full range was available to demo at this year's Outerbike in Crested Butte, Colorado, and I seized the opportunity to ride the Proudfoot full-steel full-suspension MTB, complete with a pair of 26 x 4.00 Schwalbe Jumbo Jims on Dirt Components carbon Thumper wheels.

I took the ski lift up into the Mount Crested Butte trails, and rode through some forest trails and into some downhill sections through the mountain. The fat tires and steel full suspension frame absorbed ever ything, making for a ride-feel of extreme smoothness. The path to a steel rear suspension wasn't as smooth as you might assume. The Proudfat frame features a number of considerations to accommodate the rear triangle. The down tube and seat tube connect to the bottom bracket, but a second cylinder sits right above the bottom bracket in line with the seat tube that acts as a pivot point for the rear suspension.

The chainstays then curve up and around to that pivot point, creating the huge tire clearance. The rear triangle closed at the top to the RockShox Monarch that bolted to the down tube. The bike had excellent power transfer, strong braking ability, and coasted easily through turns. Rocks? Who cares? Ruts? What are those? The Proudfoot Proudfat turns every trail into a smooth, flowing luxury ride. ▲

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ABOVE The purple steel frame of the Proudfoot Proudfat full-suspension mountain bike blends nicely with the red tones of the mountains in Crested Butte, Colorado. This was the Outerbike attendants' playground for the weekend. BELOW The Otso Warakin out on the unpaved Gothic Road on the way to the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado.

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Proudfat Specs

Proudfat 'Race' Modified FRAME: Proudfat all-steel full-suspension FORK: RockShox Bluto 120mm TIRES: Schwalbe Jumbo Jim 4.0” BRAKES: XT Hydraulic Disc SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano XT CASSETTE: Shimano XT 11-42t SADDLE: WTB Rocket Team SEAT POST: Fox Dropper 125mm HANDLEBARS: Deity Dirty30 STEM: Race Face Turbine CRANK: Race Face Turbine HEADSET: Cane Creek 40 Series WHEELS: Dirt Components Thumper Carbon Tubeless HUBS: Industry Nine REAR SHOCK: RockShox Monarch MSRP: $6,945 for race build proudfootcycles.com SoCal and Beyond

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At the trail head of the mountain, riders face a very thorough and complete riding trail map, before they make their way

Riders get a head count of the group before heading up the mountain. A wonderland of trails create limitless riding

The majority of the bikes at Outerbike are for the outdoor adventurer and one would be hard pressed to find any skinny

into the mountain.

opportunities, an amusement park for mountain bikes.

tires at this event. Skip the gravel bike, 2" tires please.

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Legal Cycling

A Lawful Order

Staying on the right side of the law A CONCISE GUIDE FOR CYCLISTS ENCOUNTERING LAW ENFORCEMENT

By Richard Duquette, 911law.com When an officer asks you to talk, you don’t have to talk to them. However, if an officer commands you to stop, this is no longer a consensual encounter, and you are required to stop. One way to tell the difference between a consensual encounter and a detention is to politely ask the officer if you are being detained or if you are free to go. This does not mean that you have to answer his questions or consent to a search. If you are being detained, you are still permitted to exercise your 5th Amendment right to remain silent. You are also free to deny permission to search your person under the 4th Amendment. However, this does not mean you can physically obstruct a search. If a police officer wants to search you, they are going to search you with or without your consent. You may verbally object and state that you do not consent, but the issue of whether it was a legal search is best handled in court.

You should never verbally grant consent, though, as this will bar any claim that the search was unlawful in court.

If you are being detained, an officer will often ask for identification. Give it to them. If you do not have your driver’s license with you, give them your correct name. Providing a false identification to a peace officer is a misdemeanor under Penal Code § 148.9. The police can often determine on the scene whether you have done so. In a typical detention situation, your identification will be run through the computer to check for outstanding warrants.

Requests vs. Commands

ABOVE Encountering a police officer can be an intimidating experience, but with some legal understanding and a dose of common sense, it doesn’t have to be.

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s users of the road, bicyclists are not immune to police encounters. This article outlines the best practices for handling these situations. In my law practice, I have dealt with bicyclists and other defendants who have been charged with resisting arrest, obstructing a police officer, or other violations of Penal Code § 148. This provision states that anyone who “willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any…peace officer…in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty” is guilty of a misdemeanor.

There are a variety of ways to run afoul of this statute, some more serious than others.

However, as a general principle, let’s be clear that it’s almost always a good idea to listen to a police officer and do what you are told—even if the officer is in the wrong. At that point, you’re better off arguing your case in court, not on the scene. In court, you have a chance to make your point and be heard. In a confrontation between you and a police officer on the street, you’re almost always going to lose.

So when an officer tells you to stop, tells you to show him your ID, or tells you to ride in one part of the road as opposed to another, it’s always in your interest to do what he says! If he is in the wrong, and if you get a citation, you may have to deal with that. But if he’s not wrong, and you ignore him, the encounter could turn from a minor inconvenience to a night or a weekend in jail very quickly.

Consensual Encounters vs. Detentions

One critical distinction when it comes to resisting police officers is knowing whether you are in a consensual encounter or a detention situation. You are free to walk away from a consensual encounter, but not from a detention. The practical significance of this is that if you give up incriminating information or you give consent to a search during a consensual encounter, you lose your right to challenge the search or confession under United States v. Mendenhall, 446 U.S. 544 (1980) and Florida v. Bostick, 501 US 429 (1991).

An equally important and related distinction in dealing with the police is the difference between a request and an order. Oftentimes, police will sound as if they are issuing a command (due to the tone of their voice), but they will phrase it in terms of a question. They are trained to do this, because it often helps them get cooperation from people who are not legally required to cooperate. For instance, if an officer tells you to get off your bike or to take your helmet or sunglasses off, these could be requests, or they could be commands, depending on the situation and the reason for the stop. If you are unsure whether you are being commanded to do something or simply requested, it’s OK to politely ask whether that is an order or a request. The officer will tell you.

In general, the request vs. command distinction has a lot of overlap with the detention vs. consensual encounter distinction. If you’re being commanded to do something, you are not free to ignore it, and thus you are not free to leave. The key lesson here is to cooperate when you are actually ordered to do something, but not to waive your Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights by giving voluntary consent to an invasion of your privacy. Because it can sometimes be difficult to know the difference, pay attention to the specific language the officer is using and not just his tone of voice or demeanor. Also, remember, you’re allowed to ask whether you’re being detained or whether you’re free to go.

Why It’s Always Best to Cooperate

Whether the police officer is ultimately right or wrong, it’s always in your best interest to cooperate, and keep your cool. For one thing, if you don’t follow a lawful order, you can be arrested on that basis alone, even if you were in the right to begin with. If you think you have a right to ride in one portion of the road and the officer disagrees, you may be right on the merits, but you can still be arrested for refusing to comply. Potential consequences include possible jail, having your bike impounded, and having to incur attorney’s fees to clear your name and recover your property. And that’s assuming you don’t get convicted.

Almost as important is that relations between the bicycling community and the police are critical to the protection of bicyclists. When a bicyclist is injured by a negligent motorist, they depend on the responsiveness and assistance of the police to document the accident and to investigate objectively. Many motorists already don’t think very highly of bicyclists, which sometimes hurts them in jury trials. If bicyclists alienate the police, they risk damaging relations with some of their most important witnesses in personal injury cases.

Good relations with the police and the community are also important because this increases the chance of an injured cyclist being assisted by good Samaritans. ▲

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. Visit and read his blog at 911law.com

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Club Profile

A Transition to Triathlon

Don’t Let Cost Keep You Out Of The Action THIS NO-FEE CLUB PROVIDES RESOURCES TO MORE THAN 4,000 ATHLETES ACROSS THE USA

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y cycling-only friends often believe that a triathlon is too expensive to venture into, especially combined with what they are already spending on road races and criteriums. We would be hard pressed to disagree if they were only looking at USA Triathlon’s $126,000 average household income or Ironman’s published $247,000 number in October 2016 to the City of Santa Rosa.

Is there a path for cyclists in the world of triathlon? You bet. California Triathlon’s mission is to make the sport of triathlon more affordable, accessible and sustainable.

Here are the resources in place to help cyclists make the jump to triathlon:

Photos courtesy California Triathlon

TEAM/CLUB MEMBERSHIP. California Triathlon offers a premium, no fee service with over

ABOVE Some of the friendly faces in the California Triathlon organization, a no fee club that provides training, gear and support for their more than 4,000 members.

BELOW Strong California Triathlete competitors celebrating their Duathlon success.

3,000 members and 7 chapters in California that include San Diego, Orange County, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, San Francisco and Sacramento. While some chapters are more active than others there is always something to do.

The Bike The biggest upfront cost for triathlon is often the bike and a cyclist already has that

covered. You definitely don’t need to get a fancy triathlon or time trial bike. However, if you do need a new bike California Triathlon athletes get 25% off all Fuji & Kestrel bikes through our national sponsor Performance Bike.

Training California Triathlon’s SPRINT 90 Day Program provides a training plan, mentor and coaching at no cost. We like to help you avoid the mistakes we made.

FREE VOGO Races VOGO stands for Volunteer One, Get One. Some of our athletes haven’t

paid for a race entry in 5 years. They volunteer their time and then race for free later in the season.

Triathlon Gear Voler has been Cal Tri’s kit provider since our founding in 2010. Our athletes can get a full kit – tri top & tri shorts – starting at under $75, with jerseys at available $38 and Tri skinsuits at $79.

GRAND PRIX California Races The GRAND PRIX California is a competitive series of 25

races in the LA, San Francisco, San Diego and Orange County areas. There are sprint distance options starting at $50 with many other options less than $100. It isn’t the $20-$40 you pay for a crit but it shouldn’t be a budget buster either. Frequent racers are eligible for season ending loot.

Cal Tri Skills Camp – Oct 21, 2017: The last Cal Tri Skills Camp is October 21 at Santa Fe

Dam in Irwindale, California. It is one week before 2017 Trick or Tri which is one of the best races in SoCal. You get 8 hours of hands on triathlon skills training covering everything you will need to up your triathlon game. The cost is $25 and that includes a $25 credit to the Cal Tri kit store. I hope readers are noticing a theme here.

Epic Rides California Triathlon leads a series of SAG supported rides throughout California

including Mt. Baldy, Palomar Mountain, Angels & Demons –Anaheim to Solana Beach, Malibu Madness, Dawson’s Saddle & Mount Wilson and LA to Santa Barbara. They are between $5-$10 and typically include breakfast or lunch, professional photos and in 2017 we received additional SAG support from Velofix.

The sport of triathlon doesn’t need to be an expensive pursuit. The resources available with a membership to California Triathlon will get you on the right track with no cost. And our community of like-minded members will help you achieve the athletic experience of a lifetime - completing your first tri. And second. And third... See you on the course! ▲

THOM RICHMOND is the Founder of California Triathlon. California Triathlon is a

501c3 charity that provides a premium no-fee membership to over 4,000 athletes worldwide. Our mission is to make the sport of triathlon affordable, accessible & sustainable by providing the resources, coaching and support needed for athletes to accomplish their goals. Visit CaliforniaTriathlon.org for more information

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Club Ride

‘The Tuesday’ short, challenging, intense, rewarding FAIRWHEEL BIKES IN TUCSON, AZ LEADS THE CHARGE IN THIS LEGENDARY CLUB RIDE

By John Woodson

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Tough. Physically challenging beyond belief. A brutal land where the strong suffer and survive, while the weak suffer and don’t want to survive.

There’s no better place out West to figure out if you’re one of the strong or weak than at the iconic Fairwheel Bikes Tuesday Group Ride, or as the locals call it - The Tuesday.

Although its cousin, The Saturday Shoot-Out gets all the attention, ask any local and they’ll say The Tuesday is more competitive and faster. What it lacks in length, it makes up in intensity. This ride has a little of everything: flats, rollers, and a short killer climb over the back side of Gates Pass. It’s open to anybody and everybody willing to show up at the crack of dawn for a balls-to-the-wall style ride. This usually includes Pro bike racers, Pro triathletes, and the local elite velominati. If you’re a type-A competitive rider who hates paying race fees, this ride is perfect. Just plan to go hard or go home.

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Mile 8-12 Get back up front before turning on Kinney Road, it’s a high speed 90 degree criterium style turn sure to string the pack out single file with gaps. Tip: Keep chasing if you’re off the back, there’s a stoplight a mile up the road that might help you latch back on.

They don’t take roll call or wait. Riders arrive like bees to honey. They come from all walks The next few miles are the easiest on the route, but the peloton of life - butcher, baker, beer-maker, professor, won’t go easy. Not a chance. After passing the Old Tucson Movie Studio turn doctor and Pro Tour sponsor, but all share one left onto McCain Loop. Enjoy a nice downhill before the Pros put you in the commonality, punctuality. hurt locker on a rolling climb up to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

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You’re almost at the end - of your rope by now.

Gates Pass will finish you off and leave you twisting in the wind. It’s a 2.7 mile climb with the last bit at 12%. Attacks start at the bottom and won’t stop till the top. As you suffer like a dog on the lower slopes don’t look up to the left, it will only demoralize you even more to see the steep road snaking up Gates Pass.

Mile 28-30 After much suffering, you’ll reach the summit, turn

left into the parking lot and rest as the pack re-groups - try not to fall over exhausted. The hard hard-core part of the ride is over. Time to enjoy a nice friendly downhill roll back to the start.

Mile 30-36 With any luck, you’ve got what it takes to suffer and

survive The Tuesday, one of the most intense group rides in the west. I barely did via decades of experience, and a lot of wheel sucking. It was the hardest ride I’ve done in a long time…and definitely bucket list worthy. ▲

You won’t get dropped from the get-go. There’s a 2.5-mile descent through the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert where you can 30-minute warm-up segment. It’s a 2 x 2 pace-line recover (or not) before Gates Pass. with time to socialize and ask “Where’s a good local brewpub?” Though the sun may just be rising, the question will be answered without judgment. Venture JOHN WOODSON lives and rides in New Mexico, a legendary character that is always on the lookout for legendary rides. Or up front and you’ll find the ride’s founder, Ralph even less than legendary. But always a good experience. Do you organize or participate in a ride that qualifies? Let him know Phillips of Fairwheel Bikes, leading the procession. jwoodson@socalbicyclist.com

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Behind the curtain

The Annual Pilgrimage The Last Year of Interbike in Las Vegas IT’S THAT TIME FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF OUR INTERBIKE PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW

By Bob Becker

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t’s difficult to comprehend that almost 12 months have elapsed since Interbike 2016, but the calendar doesn’t lie, so the editorial crew is planning our annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the largest bicycle expo in the United States. Last year we had a blast at the dirt demo reviewing the plethora of new products at the show; this year we expect the same level of excitement. These are some of the innovations that we’re expecting to be unveiled and you can expect to see in a bike shop near you in early 2018.

E-bikes and components

This segment of the industry exploded with new products and innovations last year and seems to be growing exponentially. The indoor test track is sold out with more than 30 companies providing bikes for test rides. Additionally, many more e-specific components, including chains, grouppos and tires are being produced. There is some cross-pollination with MTB since some riders are testing the more durable e-components on their MTB’s.

ABOVE Last year, Vintage Electric displayed their gorgeous collection of retro-vintage electric bikes and for 2017, we expect to see new geometries and tweaks to their classic design.

Nitto ABOVE This year promises to bring an explosion of electric bike distributors and new electric bike models - the indoor test rack sold out with more than 30 companies.

The Japanese manufacturer of stems, handlebars, seat posts and other products will most likely not have anything new this year.

No surprise, since they seldom add to their line, but it’s always nice to see what bicycle jewelry looks like and the Nitto line is pure bicycle bling.

Lupine

The German manufacturer of premium lighting systems, with prices to match, will display Betty, a 5000 lumen headlamp.

Take that you whimps.

Husqvarna

Nothing yet from the legendary bicycle and sewing machine manufacturer, but expect big things in the future as they have hired Susanne and Felix Puello, who recently “departed” from Haibike, to develop an e-bike line for them. Let’s hope the bikes aren’t 50 pound Bosch-powered “me too” models.

Superpedestrian

ABOVE State Bicycle Co. have been on a tear bringing new colorways and frame designs to their affordable lineup and we expect their showing at 2017 Interbike to be no different.

Now that their Copenhagen wheel, an all-in-one front e-wheel system, has finally been released, expect something new from these innovators who possess a sterling pedigree.

Pivot Cycles

The Tempe, AZ-based company, with its dw-link suspension, was voted best mountain bike at Interbike last year. Recently they increased the warranty on their carbon frames to 10 years.

Probably nothing new this year, but we’re sure they won’t rest on their accolades too long.

People for Bikes

Last year they reported that three states, CA, UT and NC had adopted the Class 1, 2 & 3 regulations for e-bikes. They have been working assiduously for the past year and it will be interesting to see how many more states have been added.

ABOVE Tern Bicycles will be on hand with this years latest innovations in the commuter space. Last year, they showed us their eLink electric bike, an elegant and efficient folder. We predict they won’t be the only electric folder on display in 2017.

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The show will be moving from Last Vegas to Reno, Nevada a welcomed change, especially for the outdoor portion of the show. In addition, we’re excited to hear that they will be bringing back consumer days and adding an outdoor demo-day for the public to ride the latest bikes before they’re released, all going down summer 2018 in Lake Tahoe. Stay tuned! ▲

ABOVE Garneau has already been making waves at Eurobike 2017, winning an award with their X-Comfort Zone shoe technology, a patent-pending design that will be used in five shoes to be released in 2018. We look forward to getting our feet in a pair and will report back.

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The Route

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park Aqua Dulce, CA

PREVIEW FINISH THE RIDE

Across Santa Clarita

“IT’S NOT JUST AN EVENT, IT’S A MOVEMENT FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL ON THE STREETS OF CALIFORNIA.”

By Chris Reynolds & Kelley O’Toole

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The Climb

Gear Patrol

The Huasna Hill

BikeCitizens

A Classic Climb in the Central Coast Hold your phone AS PART OF THE CENTRAL COAST CLASSIQUE CENTURY AND METRIC CENTURY ROUTES WITH TIMED K(Q)OM

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his year's annual Central Coast Classique features a familiar climb, the Huasna Hill in Arroyo Grande. This segment has been attempted by almost 1500 cyclists and something of a climbing tradition for the annual event; most notably it's part of the road that Olympic Gold Medalist Alexi Grewal used to train on. The climb is featured in the full century and 64 mile route for the final leg that runs through the oak tree lined valley of Huasna Valley.

To prepare or not to prepare? That is the question. Some riders like to ride the climb beforehand and use the event as the arc in their training. Others just like to know the numbers, they don't need to ride the exact segment beforehand, they just need to find a climb equivalent. Whatever your preference is, we've got your back and the information to make the most of your experience. ▲

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ABOVE Tree-lined and car free, the route for the Central Coast Classique is a tour through some of the best roads in the California.

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he very flexible and rubber FINN phone mount keeps your phone surprisingly sturdy during bumpy terrain and long rides. Created by Austrian organization BikeCitizens, the mount is intended to secure smartphones so riders can easily navigate public roads using the BikeCitizens' app, but you can use it for any type of function on your phone or smart device. The mount is comprised of high quality silicon, making it sturdy but not stiff. The FINN was the answer to my phone in pocket set-up - music never sounds as good and navigation is unbelievably difficult without it. I’ve also used FaceTime to talk to family while riding and they get a kick out of the fact that they can watch me struggling up a hill. I assure you that eyes were on the road - it was a one-sided conversation.

The mount is what enables easy use of the Bike Citizen app, an online global community. Based on your location, the platform offers community pages to connect with cyclists, couriers, bike shops, and clubs in your area. For our European readers, or those planning a tour in the region, the community pages in Europe are quite robust as the company originates in Austria. For instance, the Bike Citizens page for Berlin has a lot of local bikingrelated information, even showing how much time app users spend on the bike per week and upcoming biking events in the area. The FINN is the key to allowing Bike Citizens customers to use the app seamlessly as they ride around town. Old tech saves the day.

Whether we love it or not, many of us need to have our smart phones in arms reach during our commute/ ride and the FINN is even secure enough that you can touch and type easily while on the bike. Though you won't want to show up on a club ride with your phone hanging off your bars, it's an excellent addition to touring, commuting or other adventures where access to your smart device will help improve your experience. ▲ SoCal and Beyond

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GUIDE TO THE CALENDAR

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September 2017 6-13 Multi

Lexington Grand Fündo Savvy Cycling Tours ROAD: Multi-day tour options Four Points by Sheraton

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Amtrak Century Orange County Wheelmen ROAD: 100 miles Irvine Transportation Center

Lexington, KY

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Irvine & Santiago Oaks XC Race Non Dot Adventures XC: 7.5 mile course Irvine Regional Park

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Tour de Tahoe Bike The West ROAD: 72 miles

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White Mountain Double Century California Triple Crown ROAD: 202 miles / 13,526' La Quinta Inn

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Sunstock Solar Festival cARTel: Collaborative Arts LA FESTIVAL Magic Box @ The Reef

Los Angeles

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Terra Mixto Art Night!

SoCalCross HAPPY HOUR TOUR Around the Cycle

Pasadena

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

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Motherlode Century Fall Classic Visit El Dorado ROAD: 95, 81, 66, 35 miles American River Resort

Ride The Rim Crater Lake Oregon ROAD: 33, 25 miles Steel Visitor Center

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Mammoth Gran Fondo Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation ROAD: 102, 70, 42 miles NCa Village Plaza ____________________________________________________

Ride The Rim Crater Lake Oregon ROAD: 33, 25 miles Steel Visitor Center

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City of Tehachapi City of Tehachapi ROAD: 104, 86, 60, 38, 18 miles

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Hemet D.C. California Triple Crown ROAD: 200 miles / 7,000' Motel 6

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Edible Pedal 100 Reno Sunrise Rotary ROAD: 94, 74, 54, 32, 10

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23 Saturday Mark J. Reynolds Memorial Benefit Ride think MTB club MTB: TBA Wahoos

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23-24 Multi Bike MS Waves to Wine National MS Society ROAD: 100, 82, 62, 50, 40, 20 miles Sonoma Mountain Village

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Finish the Ride Santa Clarita Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) ROAD: 10, 25, 62 miles SCa Heritage Park

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24-30 Multi OATBRAN Bike The West ROAD: 424 miles

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Knoxville Fall Classic Double California Triple Crown ROAD: 200 miles / 12,600' Pena Adobe Park

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SCPS Series Kick-Off SoCalCross PRESTIGE SERIES CX: TBA

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City of Santa Monica’s Open Street Festival City of Santa Monica OPEN STREETS SCa Ocean Avenue

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Tour de Pink – East Coast Trevose, PA YSC Tour de Pink ROAD: 200 miles Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast

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The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin Marin County Bicycle Coalition ROAD: 100, 70, 40 miles Stafford Lake Park

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Central Coast Classique Arroyo Grande Creative Mediation and SLO LEAF ROAD: 100, 64, 30 miles SCa Heritage Square Park

Levi’s Gran Fondo Santa Rosa Bike Monkey ROAD: 8 to 117 miles NCa Finley Community Park

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Westlake Village Century Westlake VIP Events ROAD: 100, 40 miles The Stonehaus

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Sacramento Century Challenge Rotary Club of Sacramento ROAD: 100, 63, 36, 16 miles Capitol Mall

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Grizzly Century North Fork North Fork Scenic Byway Association ROAD: 100, 62, 24 miles NCa North Fork School

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Velocity: Columbia’s Ride to End Cancer New York, NY Columbia University Medical Center ROAD: 63, 45, 25, 10 miles Columbia University Medical Center

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SLO Gran Fondo Race SLO ROAD: 100, 61, 25 miles Avila Beach Golf Resort

Avila Beach

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Ride the Point Point Loma Rotary Club ROAD: 62, 25, 10 miles Liberty Station

Best of the Bay Double Century California Triple Crown ROAD: 203 miles / 14,500' United Methodist Church-Castro

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Filthy 50 Quick n Dirty MTB: course San Pasqual Staging Area

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SLO Cross Weekend SoCalCross PRESTIGE SERIES CX: TBA

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26 Sunday

SCPS: Turkey Trot Cross SoCalCross PRESTIGE SERIES CX: TBA

Rat Beach Bike Tour South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club ROAD: 62, 31, 15 miles Seaside Lagoon

5 Sunday

So Cal Enduro Series #9 - Finals So Cal Endurance MTB: course TBA Vail Lake Resort

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Castro Valley

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14-20 Multi Million Dollar Challenge Challenged Athletes Foundation ROAD: 620 miles San Francisco to San Diego

San Francisco

NCa

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Redondo Beach

SCa

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Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century California Triple Crown ROAD: 192 miles / 10,250' Homewood Suites

Clovis

NCa

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Tour D'Orange Kiwanis Club of Orange ROAD: 40,25,10 miles Hart Park

Orange

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OC Parks Whiting Poker Ride SHARE MTB Club XC: 6.5 miles Glenn Ranch Staging Pavilion

15 Sunday

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21 Saturday

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Malibu

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Bakersfield

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28 Saturday

Victor Valley Bicycle Tour Desert Valley Hospital ROAD: 100, 62, 25, 10 miles Civic Center Park

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The Dino Dash Renegade Race Series ROAD: 50k, 15k, 5k Tustin Marketplace

Tustin

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San Dimas

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Sycamore Canyon Open Space

Poway

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SCPS: Spooky Cross Weekend SoCalCross PRESTIGE SERIES CX: TBA

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Trabuco Canyon

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The 1989 Iron War A COMPETITION TO REMEMBER

By Richard L. Duquette, 911law.com

The Racers

The Germans had started to take an interest in the race, with pros like master swimmer Wolfgang Dietrich, (48:13 swim) and fast bicyclist Jurgen Zack participating. But Kona was still dominated by Dave Scott, from Davis, California. From 1980 to 1987 he won in Hawaii six times. He was known as “The Man” because of his dedicated training regimen and unrelenting race performances. Dave’s race season always peaked in Kona. Enter the challenger, Mark Allen from San Diego. Mark had finished second to Dave Scott five times. But 1989 would be different.

The Pivotal Change in strategy

First, Mark Allen trained on New Zealand’s South Island with triathlon legends Scott Molina and Erin Baker. Molina won Hawaii in 1988. Mark lived a simple life there.

Second, Mark adopted a new strategy. Like a sage matador in a bullfight, he let the race come to him. Mark shadowed Dave on the swim and on the bike.

During this time, aerobars and bladed spoked rims with sew up tires were used.

RAAM winners like Pete Penseyres and his friends had developed alternative position handlebars. Greg LeMond jumped on this advancement in aero positioning, using aerobars to beat Laurent Fignon by eight seconds in the July 1989 Tour de France.

Thus, the importance of aerodynamic handlebars was firmly established by October of 1989. At that time, the fastest bike split (of an overall winner) was three-time Olympian bicyclist John Howard, of Encinitas who won the 1981 Kona Ironman with a 5:03:29 bike split. (In 1980 John’s bike split was 4:28, but he finished third).

With improved aerodynamics and evolving training methods, Dave Scott and Mark Allen’s bike splits were only one second apart in 1989. Mark 4:37:52, and Dave’s at 4:37:53. (The current bike split record is held by Norman Stadler, at 4:18:23.) Both Mark and Dave used aerobars in 1989.

The Run

Mark’s nickname is “The Grip,” because once he takes hold of the lead, he never lets it go. Mark Allen and Dave Scott ran shoulder-to-shoulder and stride-for-stride for about 22 miles. It’s been said that no words were exchanged, just a stoic mental march to the finish running six-minute miles. At four miles to go, there is a slight hill before descending downhill past the “Pay and Save” store. That’s when Mark accelerated and pulled away. Dave was unable to answer or catch Mark as both flew down the hill across the finish line, under a minute apart! The image I never forget is Mark carrying the American flag on a stick striding down the finish chute, fist pumping in victory!

ABOVE A historic shot of Mark Allen and Dave Scott captured by the author's friend during the 1989 Iron Man, forever known as the 'Iron War'.

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he ultimate one-day test of endurance saw its greatest moment on October 14, 1989, now forever known as “The Iron War.” That was also the day that the rivalry between Mark Allen and Dave Scott reached its pinnacle of intensity.

Mark finished with a time of 8:09:14, with Dave just 58 seconds back at 8:10:13. The greatest Ironman triathlon race happened on the magical Big Island of Hawaii. It was a battle of heavyweights, similar to Ali v. Frazier at “The Thrilla in Manilla.”

The Kona Ironman world championship consists of a 2.4-mile swim in a calm bay in downtown Kona; a 112-mile bike race through the barren black lava fields, climbing up the lush mountain road with green grass to the small town of Hawi; then back down, through the lava fields to the Kona Surf Hotel outside of Kona.

Lastly, the athletes put on their running shoes for a 26.2 mile run out to the airport and back. If that’s not enough of a challenge, factor in the local heat, humidity, wind, and desolation.

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The Photo

So, you may wonder how I got the photos of Mark and Dave just before they ran up the hill. A friend, Sue (who I photographed the year before) snapped the pics while riding in a rental car driven by my free-spirited brother. Yes, my brother Dave acquired a 'Wide World of Sports' press placard, mounted it on the dashboard of the rental car, and proceeded to drive the entire race course, with Sue in tow as the official photographer.

That year, 1989, I finished two Ironman races, New Zealand in the spring and Hawaii in October. I dedicated them to my Grandfather who passed away in 1988 of throat cancer. A few other friends also did Kona that year, Julie Moss, Jon Black, Corky Ewing, and Jeff Timpson, all San Diegans.

Best wishes to all the triathletes out there and may all your dreams, athletic and otherwise, come true. ▲ SoCal and Beyond

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